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IRELAND.
JAMES I.
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lEEL AND,
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1615-1625.
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CONTENTS OE THIS VOLUME.
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PREFACE.
"With this Tolume, containing the papers of the years
1615-1625, is concluded the Calendar of State Papers
regarding Ireland of King James the First's reign. Its
publication has been delayed by the said accident that
befeU my valued friend and fellow labourer the Very
Iteverend Dr. Russell, joint editor with me for so many
years of these Calendars.^
At the end of the first of these 10 years (December
1615) we part company with Chichester, who had acted as
Lord Deputy from the commencement of the King's reign,
but being made Lord Treasurer of Ireland, and one of the
Council of "War, there are some important papers from his
pen. Three years afterwards, that is to say, in 1619, he
was followed by his l^learned and lively Attorney-General,
Sir John Davys, whose service commenced, as Sir John
himself says, "in the first year of His Majesty's reign,"
but we miss here those graphic descriptions of Ireland
which he poured forth during the earlier of those " sundry
" journeys and circuits through all the provinces of that
" kingdom," wherein he observed (he says), besides the
"good temperature of the air, the fruitfulness of the soil,
" and many other advantages, the minds and bodies of
1 He was thrown from his horse near the gate of the College of May-
nooth (of which he was President) on the 16th of May 1877. He
recovered partially^ and hopes were entertained that he might be able to
resume his labours, but to the inexpressible grief of his friends these
hopes were disappointed. He died 26th of February 1880.
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" its inhabitants endowed with extraordinary abilities of
" nature." These journeys were now over, and instead of
the life and adventure of a camp, such as he passed when
journeying with the Deputy and Council through many a
tour in Ulster, he was now reduced to the dull routine of
his office.
Indeed he is threatened with a reprimand from the King
for his indiscretion in misreporting his conversations with
His Majesty, as if His Majesty had privately imputed to
Lord Chichester and the Council Board the misgovern-
ment and mismanagement of the kingdom of Ireland ;
though His Majesty admitted that he did express to the
Attorney-General his surprise that the expenses were not
more retrenched.^
Chichester was succeeded by Sir Oliver St. John, who
was appointed Deputy on 18th July 1616,^ though he did
not enter upon his office till 26th of August 1616,* and
continued Deputy for six years, i.e., till 18th of April 1622,
when he was recalled, and was succeeded by Henry Cary,
Lord Falkland, who arrived in Ireland on the 10th of May
1622, and continued in office during the remaining three
years of King James's reign.
In the last year of Chichester's office occurred the great
northern plot for the capture of the forts in Ulster, for
the surprise and burning of Derry and Coleraine, and the
massacring of the new planters inhabiting those towns.
The object of the conspirators was to rescue Con
M'Gregy O'Neil,* Tyrone's son, a boy of 10 or 11 years
old, out of Charlemont fort, where he was under the care
of Sir Toby Caulfeild, and to obtain the deliverance of
the three Ulster knights. Sir Neale O'Donnell, Sir Donel
1 Art. 197, p. 107. ^ Art. 265, p. 129. 3 Art. 286, p. 134.
* He is thus called in Teague O'Lennan's examination, p. 43. Some-
times Con ne Kreigy, (p. 80). He was also called " Con Eo," p. 77.
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O'Cahan, and Sir Cormac M'Baron O'Neil, out of the
Tower of London.
The conspirators expected to obtain the person of Con
Gregy or M'Gregy through the aid of one Ned Drumane
(probably Drummond), a person confided in by Sir Toby
Caulfeild, whilst the deliverance of the Ulster knights
from the Tower of London was to be obtained by sparing
the Hves of Mr. Beresford, Mr. Eowley, and Sir Richard
Hansard from the general massacre in order to exchange
them for the three imprisoned knights in the Tower .^ In a
despatch of the 18th of April ] 615,^ Chichester announces
the discovery of the plot and the arrest of many of the
conspirators. By a list he gives of 38 of the conspirators/
it appears that two of Sir Neale O'Donnell's brothers were
engaged, that is to say, Donnel and Hugh Boy,* Bryan
Grossagh O'Neale, a base son of Sir Cormac, and Borie
Oge O'Cahan, the eldest son of Sir Donel.^ Besides the
Irish conspirators there were some of the old Scots of
Ireland, namely, Alexander M'Donnel, a nephew of Sir
Randal M'Donnel's (p. 52), and Lother, a base brother of
his (ib.). Alexander McDonnell's motive seems to have
been a quarrel with Sir Eandal for not giving him some
land he promised him,® and for this he was ready to help
an insurrection that would bring on a revolution or new
settlement of property. The M'Donnells of the Scottish
Islands were to be roused to join, and for this purpose
OoU, son of Gillaspick M'Donnell, by an act of piracy at
sea seized the vessel of Henry Robinson, a merchant of
Londonderry, and went a voyage of 10 weeks among the
Scottish Isles. The examination of Robert Williamson,-a
Art. 11, p. 42. 2 Art. 69, p. 38. ^ Art. 92, p. 52. * Ibid., p. 52.
fi Art. 92, p. 53.
« Examination of Patrick Ballagh O'Murry, Art. 76, p. 46: and of
Cahil O'Hara, Esq., Art. 106, p. 61.
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servant of Mr. Robinson's on board the ressel when
capturedj describiag his enforced voyage among the isles
is curious.^ The discovery of the plot affords some
strange incidents.
Coll Duff M'QuiUen, a constable, and his attendant,
arrest one Tieg O'Lennan at night in a house. Next
morning they are proceeding on their journey towards Sii'
Thomas Phillips, the prisoner being allowed to walk,
secured by a rope tied to one leg, held by the constable's
attendant, when the prisoner informs the constable that he
has something to tell him if he will only take the rope
into his own hand and send his attendant out of ear shot.
He then teUs the constable that he will disclose to Sir
Thomas Phillips a great secret, being the greatest service
for His Majesty that was done this 10 years. But on the
way they were met by the Provost-Martial and his men,
and were brought to Sir Thomas Phillips at Toome ; but
the Provost-Martial having some dislike to M'Quillen, the
constable, Teig O'Lennan, perceiving a chance for himself,
denies that he ever made any such declaration as the con-
stable alleged, and producing the pass or certificate of
character of Alexander M'Donnell gets the constable
turned into the criminal instead of himself, and placed in
the stocks, where he continued for two days and nights,^
and Teig O'Lennan was allowed to go at liberty. But the
Provost-Martial, suddenly remembering some iofprmation
that he had formerly received of a design of Bryan Oros-
sagh O'NeUe's and Alexander M'DonneU's to steal , away
Con O'Neile, Tyrone's son, out of Oharlemont, his suspicions
were aroused by Alexander M'DonneU's certificate, who
had just then been committed on suspicion, and he re-
1 Art. 103, p, 57.
2 Examination of Coll Duff M'Quillen, Art., 68, p. 36.
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arrested Teig O'Lennan, who discloses the plot.^ The ex-
aminations disclose occasionally some social traits. Many
of the conspirators carried swords as part, seemingly, of
their ordinary dress. Thus Rorie O'Cahan is mounted On
a horse with a sword by his side, accompanied by six men
on foot, one of them with a fowling piece.^ Two of these
men were " two Rymers of the sept of the Creeries." ^
And, further, we have " Couconnagh O'Kennan, a rhymer
or chronicler to Conn Rory Maguire, dwelling with
Maguire, and brother to Teig O'Lennan that went with
Tyrone, and died at Eome.* Bryan Crossagh O'Neile
and his wife sit on a bed of rushes in their house.^ Der-
mot Oge Dunne, to conciKate Bryan Crossagh O'Neile's
fayour, says, " if thou wUt give me a bueing to be thy
" friend, I will give thee a bueing to be my friend." And
Bryan gives him a sword to be his friend.^ This seems
to have been the Irish mode of making a binding engage-
ment. " Cards," too, or sword-grinders, had employment,
as appears at the close of Teigue O'Lennan's second ex-
amination.^
Bryan Crossagh gives a humorous account of his trial at
Dungannon : —
" I was at the assizes the other day (he says), and Justice
" Aungier was ready to revile me like a churl, if I did
" but look awry; and the other black judge ^would lean
" his head upon one shoulder to see if he could espy any
" occasion to hang me. I will not, by my good will, ever
" come among them any more, and if thou wilt take my
" counsel " (he was speaking to Dermot Oge Dunne, and
meant that he hoped he would join them in their plot) " I
" shaU have no occasion to think my sword ill-bestowed."^
1 Chichester's despatch, Art. 69, p. 38.
2 Art. 75, p. 45. » Ibid. * Art. 115, p. 63. 5 Art. 60, p. 31.
« Ibid., p. 30. 7 Art. 72, p. 44. s ^rt. 60, p. 31.
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Justice Aungier was no doubt in Ms scarlet robes, as is
customary with judges to this day, sitting in the Crown
or " life and death " court as the Irish used to call it. The
Uach judge was probably some serjeant or King's counsel
named in the Commission.
But that incident which wiU probably strike some as the
most strange and cruel is " The Voluntary Confession of
" Couconnaght O'Kennan upon the rack," taken before
Sir Thomas PhilKps, Francis Annesley, Ralph Burchensha,
and " George Sexten, who understands the Irish ; Davie
" O'MuUan, interpreter." ^ This application of torture to
the poor rhymer or chronicler of the Maguires was done
at the fort of Toome, in the county of Antrim probably,
of which Sir Thomas Phillips had command.
Now the only strangeness to men of those times is the
term " voluntary " to such a confession, for this practice
was almost universal in Europe in that age. And when
Bishop Rothe,^ in his Analecta, complained of the cruelty
and injustice of torturing those accused of this very trea-
son, Dr. Ryves, in his published reply, entitled "De E-egi-
" minis Anglicani in Hiberni^ Defensio," states that only
two were tortured, and that neither of these was put to
the question before other conspirators had confessed all
about themselves and the rest without torture, than which,
he adds, " there can be nothing milder or more equitable
" in judicial process ; for just as to begin with torture is
" rather the office of an executioner than a judge; so
" after proofs obtained all laws and all rules allow the
" application of aU kinds of torture to arrive at the head
" of the conspiracy." '
1 Art. 144, p. 78.
2 Analecta Sacra Nova et Mira de Eebus Catholicorum in HiberniS. pro
fide et religione Gestis, divisa in tres partes. 4to. Colonse, 1617.
3 Eegiminis Anglicani in HiberniS. defensio adversus Analecten, Libri
Tres : Autore The. Eyves, Juris Consulto, Regis Advocato, p. 55. Excuss.
pro Johanne Bartlett. A.D. 1624. 4to.
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This insane conspiracy (considering the forces of the
conspirators) was the result of the Ulster Plantation, the
great event of King James's reign and of Chichester's
deputyship. The next plantation undertaken was that of
the Murroughs, Eanshelas, and other territories in Wex-
ford, fully described in the papers contained in the pre-
ceding volume of this Calendar ; but so many were the
protests of the natives and difficulties of the settlement
that the completion of it was left to St. John.
The case of the native proprietors will be found stated
(Art. 248, p. 124). In 1618 they obtained the favour of
a new measurement of the escheated lands, when it was
found that the planters had got double the quantity in-
tended for them. They were, therefore, obliged to sur-
ren.der their patents, and take oat new ones with reduced
quantities, and thus so many acres were cast back again
to the natives, that there were by that means about four
score of them made freeholders more than formerly were :
for which unexpected good they seemed to be heartily
thankful, wrote Sir Henry Docwra.^ But this did not
Mr. Hill Burton, in his newly pubUshed history of the reign of Queen
Anne, has the following : " The Act (of Union) contained a short clause
" that might be calculated to raise a sensation of shame in the most
" patriotic of Scotsmen. It simply made it law ' that no person accused of
" ' any capital offence or other crime in Scotland shall suffer or be liable to
" ' any torture,' " vol. ii., p. 36, Blackwood and Sons, Edinburgh and
London, 1880. In Lord Mountjoy's " Instructions," to Sir George
Carew, as President of Munster, dated 7th March 1600 : « The President
" and Council, or any three of them, the President to be always one,
" upon vehement suspicion of any great offence in any party committed
" against the Queen's Majesty, may put the party suspected to tortures as
" they shall think convenient." Pacata Hibernia, or Ireland subdued, &c.,
pp. 12, 13. 4to. London, 1663. Of course the Deputy could not convey
any power but what he had himself.
In 1642 Colonel Reade was racked by the Lords Justices, being a
messenger from the Irish to the Queen.
1 Sir Henry Docwra, Art. 399, p. 187.
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content the whole; those who were left unprovided for
contrived to send agents to the King and Council in
England, and after their return their carriage was such
that they stirred up abnost 200 of the natives, and brought
them to Dublin, assuring them that if they did but show
themselves in numbers they should have land given them.
" Por this insolent and undutif ul behaviour," continue the
Deputy and Council, " it was thought meet they should
" be committed to prison, where they yet remain to terrify
" others from the like attempt. For it would be in vain
" to make any more plantations if for the clamour of a
" few obstinate natives who had no proportion, either
" through their own obstinacy or by mistake of the sur-
" veyors, so happy a plantation should be shaken." ^ St,
John sent the Privy Council a letter also of his own, by
which it appears that the Lords of the Counbil in England
took similar measures with some of the petitioners in
London, for he thanked them for restraining some of them
to send to Virginia, and prayed them if any more of them
should trouble the King or their Lordships to send them
after their countrymen.^
But there were two other plantations that belonged
exclusively to St. John, namely, those of Longford and
Ely O' Carroll, His scheme for these plantations will be
found in Arts. 508 and 509, pp. 230, 231.
The protest of the native proprietors of Longford
alleged a title of 300 years, the composition made with
Queen Elizabeth acknowledging their right, Lord Mount-
joy's promise and the King's, and that their Chief served
the Crown in Elanders, Prance, and Ireland, and that his
son and heir was the King's ward. By this act he would
1 St. John and Council to the Lords, Dec. 6th, 1620. Art. 710, pp.
303-304. 2 Art. 712, p. 306.
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lose the hearts of many to prefer a few servitors ; that he
would make them desperate, for being no tradesmen they
must live by plunder ; and they conclude by saying that
all the north was discontented by the Ulster plantation,
and that the eyes of all the nation were fixed upon this
business of Longford and the usage of the natives that
ever for the greatest part had been good subjects.^
Troublesome as these plantations were, St. John was
quite wilhng to go on with the labour.
In concluding the despatch of the Council concerning
the Wexford plantation he requests the Lords to believe
that as they had toiled and laboured through three plan-
tations they were then ready to go on with a fourth.^
But now, instead of one more, six more were under-
taken. On 20th January, 1620, St. John received the
King's commission to undertake the plantations of the
county Of Leitrim in Connaught,^ and the several terri-
tories following in Leinster, that is to say, Delviii
M'Ooughlan's country in the King's county, Eercal or
O'MoUoy's country in the same, Iregan or O'Doyne's
(or O'Dunne's) country in the Queen's county, O'Eox's
country, and part of Clancolman ia "Westmeath. The
chief inhabitants of all these territories were summoned
up to DubKn to sign formal submissions.
The natives of Leitrim, above 201 in. number, appeared
at the day,* and (accordiag to the Report of the Deputy
and Council) subscribed the instrument of submission,
seeming glad to relinquish the old insolent and overgrown
title of O'EiOurke, and to make their dependence wholly
and immediately upon the King. The others declined,
1 Art. 200, p. 108.
2 Ibid., p. 305. 3 Art. 724, p. 312.
* St. John to Lords of Council, Dec. Slat, 1620. Art. 717, p. 310.
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and were encouraged by others to stand out; but St.
John was determined to go through with the work.
But he was so soon afterwards recalled that he left it
to his successor Lord Ealkland to finish.
It is easy to imagine what troubles awaited Lord Ealk-
land by the following despatch written before his taking
up his office. It is dated 22nd June 1622, and is from
the Lords Justices and Council to the Lords of the
Council in England. They inform them that the Lords
and gentlemen of the countries to be planted had met in
Great Assembly at Dublin, and so harrassed them daily
with their . importunities that they entreated Mr. Hadsor,
" in regard of his knowledge of the language," to consider
their complaints ; but soon they are alarmed by heariag
that the natives were preparing to come by multitudes
out of all those parts. To prevent them the sheriffs were
to order them rather to send a few agents. Their com-
plaints were so well founded that the Lords Justices and
said Council entreated speedy directions what answer to
give them.^
The only published protest and defence on behalf of
the native Irish was the work already mentioned, namely,
Eothe's Analecta, Being himself a native of Kilkenny,
and therefore near neighbours of the Cavenaghs and
Kinshelas, whose territories formed the field for the Wex-
ford plantation, he felt deeply for their late, and urged
the cruelty of driving out the owners from their homes
with charges of children, no property but a few herds of
cows and garrans, no trade but tillage and pasturage, yet
men of lofty spirit and vigorous frames; and the danger,
being men who would rather hunger in their own land
1 Lords Justices and Council to the Lords of the Council, 22nd June
1622. Art. 882, p. 356.
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than feast in a foreign country, and would, perhaps (like
the Scythians), retreat fighting till they reached the graves
of their forefathers, and there make a stand and sink in
their own blood.^ Nor were these forecasts disappointed.
In three years before 29th of September 1619, 300
had been killed or hanged, or cut ofi by their own
countrymen paid for that purpose.^ And still St. John
(9th Noyember 1619), advertises the Privy Council of
" some desperate rogues " who inhabit the fast places in
the counties of Wexford and Oarlow that for three
months had disturbed the country.^
This was " Morris M'Edmond Cavenagh, a bastard of
" that ever-rebellious race of the Cavenaghs," who, with
a crew of wicked rogues gathered out of the bordering
parts, shortly after broke in upon the new plantation, sur-
prised Sir James Carroll's and Mr. Marwood's houses,
murdered their servants, burned their towns, for which
most of them, adds St. John and the Council, had been
since slain or executed.*
Similar bodies of desperate men were " out " in Tyrone
and Londonderry and in other counties, and others " upon
" their keeping, as we call it here," said Sir !Prancis An-
nesley, but that was a trifle to speak of in that kingdom
where such courses had been frequent.^
The following year Falkland discovers a conspiracy
spread through Southern Leinster, from Windgates in
Wioklow to Ross in Wexford, about by the walls of
Kilkenny to the "Townes End" of Carlow, among the
1 Analecta, &c., pp. 260, 261. ^ Art. 582, p. 262.
3 Alt. 591, p. 267.
* Deputy and Council to the Lords, 6tli December 1620. Art. 710, p. 304.
6 Sir Francis to Sir Edward Conway, March 27th, 1624. Art. 1174,
p. 474.
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four nations, " as they term them," he adds, of the Butlers,
the Byrnes, the Tooles, and Cavenaghs.^
These men were all rendered desperate by the Wexford
Plantation ; and though John Butler, one of those arrested,
being a brother of Sir Edward Butler's, had formerly
hunted down and cut off the head of Murrogh Baccagh
Cavenagh, and brought his accomplices to justice, he
doubted his loyalty, and told Conway that Sir Edward
Butler himseK was not free from suspicion, for they (the
Deputy and Council) supposed that Murrogh Baccagh
had not lost his head but for fear his tongue should tell
tales. ^
But these six plantations thus on hand were not enough,
and EaMand desired to signalize his deputyship with
some plantations of his own.
His project was to make a plantation in the county of
Wicklow, " not 20 miles from Dublin." He says, " the
" territories of Banelagh, Imale, Glancapp, Cosha, part of
" the Byrne's county, Shillelagh, and the DufiEry." * Of
course he found grievances to allege against the inhabi-
tants, but he received a very unexpected check. The Com-
mittee of the Privy Council, to whom were referred all
Irish matters (therefore called Commissioners for Irish
Causes), objected to Falkland's proposal, considering that
plantations had been much perverted by the private aims
of particular men, and were causes of much discontent and
exasperation to the people they concerned, and that as the
late plantations were yet in their infancy and far from
being well settled, they deemed it unseasonable to think
of any more for the present.*
1 Falkland to Secretary Conway, Art. 1388, p. 577. ' j^,y_
3 Falkland to the Privy Council, May 3rd, 1623. Art. 1019, p. 409,
* Commissioners of Irish Causes (to the Privy Council), July 1623.
Alt. 1058, p. 427.
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Next to the disturbances and crimes arising out of the
new plantations in Leinster, the most signal feature of
Falkland's administration of Ireland, was the fitful en-
forcing of the penal laws against the Catholics consequent
upon the French or Spanish matches for Prince Charles, for
which the King was so long negotiating. The religious
liberty of the Catholics was a main demand of the Court
of Madrid, and according as the King conceived himself
to be near or distant from the object of his desires, he
suspended or enforced the penal laws in Ireland. Thus
on the 21st of January 1623 there was posted a proclama-
tion of the Council renewing the orders for all titular
bishops, all priests and regulars to depart the kingdom
within 40 days.^
On 20th of June 1623 the order was renewed, and the
Statute of Elizabeth against any foreign ecclesiastical
foreign jurisdiction was to be strictly enforced, and the
oath of supremacy to be tendered to all officers in cities
and towns corporate, and sentence of excommunication to
be put in force against the aldermen and such as had
relapsed.
All recusants were to be fined, and the ablest and most
obstinate selected for penalties.^ But on 26th of March
1623 the Prince and Buckingham, disguising themselves
with false beards, secretly passed through France to Spain,
and arriving at Madrid, secreted themselves at the Earl of
Bristol's, the Ambassador's house, and carried on there the
preliminaries for their meeting with the Catholic King
and the Princess. Their public reception was so solemn
1 Art-. 980, p. 399.
2 Art. 1034, p. 416. Orders for His Majesty conceived by the Commis-
sioners concerning the state of the Church of Ireland. See Orders 32, 33,
34, and 37.
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that the people thought that the Prince must have come
to Madrid with the resolution of submitting to the Roman
Catholic Church. Even the Earl of Bristol thought the
same, and spoke to the Prince about it.^
At this time orders came to Ealkland to suspend the
enforcing of these penal laws ; the Irish, therefore, con-
ceived hopes of the loftiest kind.
Captain Arthur Eorbes found seven or eight priests
passing through a town of his, who said they were going,
as they did, to the Cavan, and had a warrant under His
Majesty's Great Seal, and subscribed by the Council's
hands, and especially with my Lord of Canterbury's ; and
next day they assembled at the Cavan to the number of
2,000 and 3,000 from divers parts, had their solemn masses
and public preaching, heretofore never heard of; and next
day had the like at Granard.
They also gave out they would come to his own
(Captain Arthur Eorbes's) parish church, and if they did
(unless he knew it to be His Majesty's allowance) he
should " make the antiphonie of their mass be sung with
sound of musket." ^
There is another account of the same meeting from
Sir Hugh Cuhne, who says that 12 friars appeared there
in their robes. At Kells fair (he continues) on Tuesday
preceding, one Henry DowdaU, who had, he supposed,
more wealth than wit, openly in the fair proclaimed that
their Most Gracious Prince was married the 17th of
August, and that the Eight Honourable the Duke of
1 Narrative of the Spanish Marriage Treaty by Brother Franciso de
Jesus. Edited and translated by Samuel Rawson Gardiner for the Camden
Society, 1869.
2 A certificate touching assemblies in Ireland from Captain Arthur
Forbes. Art. 1078, p. 433.
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Buckingham carried the cross before the Prince. To the
minister (Mr. Smith), who advised him to be more
cautious, he answered, " It is Harry Dowdall that reports
" it, and will make it good," ^
The E/oman Catholic Primate drew up a long and
learned paper for the Pope and Cardinals concerning the
liberties to be obtained.^ On the Prince's return meetings
were held at Dublin of the prime nobility and gentry of
the Pale, of which the Earl of Westmeath and Sir Wil-
liam Talbot were the authors, to congratulate him on his
return, and free themselves from some aspersions cast on
them ; and a general contribution agreed on to pay for
the journey of their agents. It is IPalkland gives this
account,^ and sends the instrument subscribed for a
contribution.*
But the King's orders to enforce the penal laws and to
banish the clergy were renewed on the 16th of January
1624, to Falkland's very great comfort, as it was the very
same course that was begun by him before his Highness' s
going into Spain.®
And it was high time indeed (he continued), so many
falling away, that even their judgment seats were not free
from the suspicion of having some of their " lumps "
soured by the leaven of that corruption. The judges
accordingly should (in his opinion) have the oath of
^ A certificate from Sir Hugh Culme touching one Dowdall. Art. 1077,
p. 432.
2 Art. 1123, p. 451.
3 Lord Deputy to Mr. Secretary Conway, Dec, ^14, 1623, Art. 1100,
p. 440.
* Instrument subscribed by the Irish Lords and others for the appoint-
ment of a general contribution towards a pretended agency into England.
Art. 1101, p. 441.
8 Lord Deputy to Secretary Conway, January 24, 1624. Art. 1137,
p. 458.
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supremacy tendered to them. Eriaries too were built, and
collections making for building churches and materials
produced.^ But no sooner had he issued the proclamation
and orders for enforcing the supremacy oath and other
penal measures than he hears reports of another counter-
mand, an irresolution which he declared would be most
prejudicial to the peace of the kingdom.^
In explanation of these varying orders he is informed
that in contemplation of the match with Spain His
Majesty had resolved to deal graciously with the Eoman
Catholics, and he is again ordered to suspend the penal
laws.^
On the breaking of the match the execution of the
penal laws was renewed, and the discontented Irish con-
ceived hopes of a war between England and Spain.*
B/eports come that the King of Spain has doubled the
Irish Eegiment in the Low Countries ; ^ that his fleet was
coming with Irish soldiers on board;" that he would
restore the fugitives to the lands of their ancestors ; that
young Tyrone was to head the army ; and that the King
of Spain was to employ all the Irish beyond the seas,
excepting those of Poland, who were to bar the King of
Denmark and Sweden from coming to the aid of the
English.^
In the present Volume will be found a series of im-
portant papers concerning the Plantation of Ulster. That
subject divides itself into two parts. Eirst, the general
1 Lord Deputy to Secretary Conway, January 24, 1264. Art. 1137
p. 458. '
2 Lord Deputy to Mr. Secretary Conway. January 25th, 1624. Art
1140, p. 460.
3 Privy Council to the Lord Deputy. Art. 1151, p. 464.
* Sir Francis Annesly to Conway, March 27th, 1624. Art. 1174 p. 473.
B Art. 1197, p. 486. « Art. 1221, p. 498.
7 Art. 1230, p. 504.
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plantation; secondly, the Londoners' plantation. The
latter comprised the whole county of Londonderry; hut
the City of London divided the county into 12 proportions
amongst the various city companies as being too much
for the city to manage, keeping the city of Londonderry
and the town of Coleraine for themselves.
Eor a general view of the Undertakers and their British
tenants, the muster taken by Captain G-eorge AUeyne in
1618 will be found interesting, as giving in tabular form
the names of the Undertakers, and the number of men,
muskets, calivers, pikes, halberts, and swords that were
mustered before him.^
But another main point was the getting rid of the
native Irish, and confining them to the lands of the
bishops and servitors, or the increasing of the revenue by
the fines payable for this default. These fines, being ten
shillings for every householder found upon them contrary
to proclamation, were farmed out by the King to Edward
Wray on 6th April 1619, at 1001. a year.^
But the natives were found so necessary (as Chichester
had foreseen from the very beginning) that the Under-
takers were constantly remonstrating and offering to
double the rent payable to the King if they might keep
them.* In 1621 the Committee of Council for Irish
Affairs suggest that Undertakers be permitted to keep
conformable Irish as tenants of one fourth of their lands,
but not as menials, unless such single servants as should >
be conformable during their service ; and of other Irish,
two for every plough, and such masons, hedgers, and
other day labourers as they might require.*
1 Art. 501, pp. 220-226.
a Art. 534, p. 244. 3 Art. 382, p. 357.
* Art. 734, p. 322. For the formal propositions of the Undertakers, see
Art., 883, p. 358.
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Por the number of Irisli natives dwelling or depasturing
on the proportions of the several Undertakers and their
tenants and farmers' land, some conception may be formed
by the return made by Commissioners on 28th February
1624 for the county of Fermanagh.^ These recurring pro-
clamations for the banishing of the natives and the in-
quiries for breaches of the King's orders, and the covenants
of the plantation kept the Undertakers in constant terror,
well expressed in their general petition presented by Lord
Balfour, Sir Erancis Annesley, and Sir Archibald Acheson
in July 1624.2 And early in the following reign they had
the relief demanded, thus doing away with one of the
main objects of the plantation. In addition to these com-
plaints against the Undertakers in general, the King and
Council had special defaults to allege against the Corpora-
tion of London for their neglect in not banishing the
natives, in not bringiag over an adequate number of British
inhabitants into Derry and Coleraine, of not properly
fortifying these towns, and as regarded the general planta-
tion of the country in neglecting to enforce upon the
several companies, their tenants, the making of the proper
numbers of freeholders and tenants, strong manor houses,
and retaining of the natives.
These Calendars detail the many commissions of inspec-
tion sent over during the 15 years since the first planta-
tion of Ulster.
Captain Nicholas Pynnar's is the best known,* but the
inquiry made by Sir Thomas Phillips and Richard Hadsor,
in 1622, into the plantation of the county of Londonderry
in especial is one of the most interesting, perhaps, ever
made. Por in it the state of every building, public and
1 Art. 1157, p. 465. 2 Art. 1252, p. 518.
^ Printed in Harris's Hibernica. Folio. Dublin, 1747.
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private, is portrayed in colours,' giving a picture of the
liveliest kind. There are views of Londonderry and Cole-
raine, with all the houses in the streets and other build-
ings, the ramparts, &c. And on the proportions of the
several London companies are drawn not only the several
manor houses, but those of the freeholders and farmers,
besides the cage- work houses in course of building, but
unfinished. The original is in Lambeth Library, but a
perfect fac-sioiile was made by Colonel Colby's orders when
Superintendent of the Ordnance Survey of Ireland, at the
suggestion of Captain Larcom, R.E., for the Ordnance Sur-
vey OflB.ce at the Phoenix Park in 1836, and is preserved
there. This survey is calendared in the present volume, and
some account of the drawings is attempted in order that
a notion may be formed of the value of this curious and
beautiful record.^ By some good fortune Major Larcom
secured at the same time a folio volume in manuscript,
being a cotemporaneous copy of Sir Thomas PhiUips's
" Collection of the whole proceeding of the Londoners in
" their plantation since their fijst undertaking." It sets
out in detail the neglects and defaults of the Londoners,
with the evidence.
In 1624 Sir Thomas PhUlips formally impeached the
City of London for their neglects in a petition to the King,
and on 6th of July 1624 Lords Grandison, Carew, and
Chichester were ordered to hear his charges.^ The result
was that, on 24th September 1624, the City of London
were ordered by the King in Council to speedily perform
such things as were comprised in 23 articles framed by
the Lords Grandison, Carew, and Chichester, and Sir
Thomas Phillips was appointed to oversee their perform-
1 Art. 916, pp. 364-378. ^ Art. 1246, pp. 514, 515.
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ance, and to be paid by the City of London a salary for it
of 200^. a year, if nothing to the contrary could justly be
alleged by the City.^
The City having neglected to appear or answer or per-
form these requirements, the Privy Council, on 2nd Sep-
tember 1624i, sequestered the rents and revenues of the
City of London in Ulster to compel the performance of
the 23 articles.^ The City obtained a suspension of this
sequestration, and from this time till the year 1628 there
were frequent renewals of the sequestration and suspen-
sions and other proceedings in England, all minutely de-
tailed by Sir Thomas PhilKps ; but on the 22nd of August
1628 he obtained a new commission of inquiry into the
conduct of the City of London directed into Ireland to
Lord Falkland, to the Primate and the Bishop of Derry, to
Sir John Vaughan, to Sir William Ryves and Edward
Bolton, Attorney and Solicitor General, and others,* and
undertook to speed the inquiry and prove the City's defaults
at his own charge, asking nothing else until he should
have finished the business, but an arrear of 460^. due to
him by the King, which the King on these conditions
ordered Falkland to pay.^ The Commissioners found by
their return that Sir Thomas Phillips's allegations were
true. With this return Sir Thomas's collections end,
except for his former impeachment of the City of London
by his petition to the King in 1629, founded upon the
contents of his book and forming the preface to it.
Next year (1630) the Attorney-General filed an infor-
mation in the Star Chamber at Westminster, grounded on
1 Art. 1277, pp. 527-530.
2 Sir Thomas Phillips Memoir, p. 75. 3 ibi^., p. jqS.
4
Privy Seal. Dated 22nd August 1628. Ibid., p. 104.
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this report, and on the 21st of Eebruary judgment was
given against the City, and a fine of 70,000Z. imposed, and
they were ordered to surrender their letters patent.^
Such of the orders in Sir Thomas Phillips's Memoir as
came within the period comprisedj in this Volume will be
found calendared here. The rest will appear in due course
among those of the reign of King Charles I.
There will be found also some interesting notices of
DubKn Castle and of the King's House of the Phoenix in
the park of Kilmainham.
In June 1618 was built a new Gratehouse to the Castle
of Dublin.^ On 3rd August 1620 St. John and the
Council informed the Lords in London that lately part of
the Castle and the roof of the Council Chamber, and several
lodgings over it, had fallen to the gi^ound,** and they
prayed for liberty to repair it. And for this purpose they
were in December following ordered 2001., though it would
require, according to their estimates, 300^. to execute
this and other repairs.* But in four years after, fresh ruin
was caused by the fall of one of the towers.
Falkland, who seems to have lived in the fear of
constant plots, writes, on the 2nd of May 1624, that on
May day in the morning, a day of great expectation of an
universal massacre, one of the greatest towers of the castle
fell down to the ground with the ordnance mounted upon
it. The fall, he added, had shaken a great part of the
wall, and that it would cost much to replace it.° The
money being delayed, he writes on 17th June 1624, that
much more was like to fall on their heads.® This was the
' Reports of this judgment are among the MSS. of Trin. Coll. Dub.
F. 3. 17, and St. Patrick's Library, commonly called " Marsh's," the latter
the fullest.
2 Art. 445, p. 202. 3 Art. 668, p. 294. * Art. 717, p. 311.
5 Art. 1205, p. 489. 6 Art. 1229, p. 503.
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northern tower towards Castle Street, and it was left to
the Earl of Cork, while he was one of the Lords Justices,
i.e., between 26th of October 1629 and 25th July 1630,
to repair, or rather rebuild it, at an expense of 1,200?. out
of his own purse.^
Until the end of the reign of King James I. the
Deputies had no summer residence, unless the old dissolved
Abbey of Kilmainham which was nearly in ruins, and
Chichester was most desirous of some country retreat, for
the contiaual residence in the Castle became hurtful. The
courts or yards were thronged, as was the building itself.
Though the law courts had been removed, because the
old courts in the Castle where the judges had sate since
the days of the First Conquest had been nearly ruined by
the great blast of gunpowder in 1597, when 144 barrels of
gunpowder intended for the Castle left along Wine Tavern
Street (leading past Christ Church' to Wood Quay) took
fire, and blew down near 50 houses, killed between 300
and 400 of the iahabitants, and damaged several churches
and the Castle ; ^ stiU the common jail was there ; there the
Council sate and the Court of Star (or Castle) Chamber,
and there was still kept the arms, munitions, and ordnance
store. They were thence removed to the Hospital built on
College G-reen, in 1603, by Sir George Carey (the site of
the present Bank of Ireland), but Sir George Carey, in
1606, requiring the Hospital, the courts had to be removed
thence. " To bring them back again, however, into the
" Castle (said Chichester) were to draw them over the
" store of munition, which was in danger to be blown up
1 Autobiography of the Earl of Cork in MS. at Lismore Castle. Ancient
and Present State of the County and City of Cork, by Charles Smith M.D.
Vol. II., p. 111. 2 vols. 8vo., Dublin, 1774.
2 History of the City of Dublin by, Walter Harris, p. 321. Annals of the
Four Masters, by J. O'Donovan, LL.D,, at A.D. 1597.
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" by using fire for burning prisoners in the hand." ^ He
was urgent also, March 29, 1609, for the removal of the
common jail out of the Castle, and if the State prison
should still have to be kept there, he suggested that a wall
should be built separating the prison from the Deputy's
lodgings.^ On 13th July, in the same year, he was
obliged, for the noisomeness of the place, to leave it.^ On
these occasions he betook himself either to Sir Dudley
Loftus's Castle at Eathfarnam, or to Howth Castle as the
guest of Lord Howth. All this time he was asking for only
1,000?. to repair Kilmainham. No Deputy had used it,
he said, since Sir William Eitzwilliam's time, unless as
a granary.* It was His Majesty's only house in that
kingdom (as he writes on 13th July 1609) fit for the
Deputy to reside at, and unless repaired was likely to be
blown down in the ensuing winter ; the ball was so weak
and the rest uncovered. It had been (he adds) a goodly
vast building, and would then require 3,000?., though half
the money would have done it since his time.®
Just at this season he was distressed to find that Mr.
Auditor Sutton had got a Privy Seal ordering him, the
Deputy, to pass away to him all the remnant of land left
to the house of Kilmainham on the north side of the
river.®
1 Calendar 1603-1606, Art. 713, p. 459. Culprits who prayed "the
" benefit of clergy " to escape hanging were thus branded to hinder them
from obtaining it a second time.
2 Calendar 1608-1610, Art. 315, p. 175.
3 Ibid,, Art. 427, p. 250.
* Calendar 1603-1606, Art. 331, p. 195. Ibid., Art. 621, p. 381. Ibid,,
Art. 798, p. 524.
6 Calendar 1608-1610, Art. 427, p. 250. There is a rude sketch of it
on the Down Survey made in 1654. It represents it in ruins, but there is
a lofty square tower shown.
6 Calendar 1608-1610, Art. 549, p. 332.
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It was His Majesty's chief and most convenient house,
and necessary to he maintained, he said, and he had
accordingly stayed Auditor Sutton's grant ; for the house
might he thought worth the keeping up for the Deputy
to lie in, considering the noisomeness of continual residing
in the Castle. Kilmainham would (he added) assuredly
go to ruin, and the Deputies would he straitened up when
tliese lands should he taken away without any place
either of pleasure or help towards housekeeping, except-
ing one meadow and small piece of ground, and His
Majesty might have to huy the land hack again.^
And this actually happened, for in spite of this protest
of Chichester's the grant of the 400 acres on the north
side of the Liffey was passed to Sir Richard Sutton, heing
that portion of the park where is now the WellLagton
Testimonial, the Magazine, and the Zoological Gardens.
Sutton sold it to Sir Edward Fisher,^ who took out a new
patent in 1611,^ and Chichester accordingly had to give
up all idea of repairing Kilmainham, and on 1st April
1610 suggested that the materials should be applied to
beautifying the Castle, and the money intended for the
repair of Kilmainham should be converted to the erecting
of a house at Drogheda as a retreat for the Deputy.*
By memorandum on the margin of the enrolment of
the grant to Sir Edward Eisher, it appears that Sir Ed-
ward on the 1st of September, in the 15th of King James
the 1st, surrendered his patent and these lands to the
King, for which he received 2,500Z., and the lands, with a
house thereon newly built by Sir Edward, where by His
1 Calendar, 1608-1610. Art. 549, p. 332.
2 Privy Seal, 22 March 1611. Calendar 1611-1614, Art. 44, p. 22.
» Jb.
4 Calendar 1608-1610, Art. 690, p. 428.
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Majesty's special directions, dated 9th of Jiily in the same
year, converted to the use of the Chief Governor for the
time being.^ In the following year among the Ooncor-
datums, 12th of February 1619, appears a payment to
George Richards for money disbursed by him for repairs
done upon His Majesty's house at Kilmainham called
" The Phoenix.^ And on 31st August in the same year the
Deputy and Council date their letters " from the Phcenix,
near Dublin."* On 31st December 1620 there was an
allowance of 300?. towards, among other things, the new
house at Kilmainham.*
At this time and long after the park of Kilmainham
consisted of two parts, divided by the Liffy. On the
north side of the Liffy lay 400 acres, over which there were
rights of common that rendered that part of little value
to the Deputies.^ And about 50 acres on the south side
of the river around the present Royal Hospital.® The lands
extended eastward beyond Swift's Hospital towards Dirty
Lane. Swift's Hospital is built on what in earlier time
was part of Kilmainham Park, but in after times was
called part of the Phoenix Park.^
1 Calendar 1608-1610, Art. 690, p. 428, and EoU 9° Jac. 1, Part 2.
2 See post, Art. 536, p. 246.
3 Ibid., Art. 569, p. 258.
* Ibid., Art. 717, P. 311.
s " The Abbey o£ Kilmainham is most ruinous, and yet the repairing
" thereof very chargeable to His Majesty. There is but 50 acres of land
" adjoining to it that yieldeth any profit to the Deputy, and 200 acres that
" lie upon the north side of the river in common that yields no profit at
" all, and for the house no Deputy hath used it since Sir William Fitz-
" William's time, but only as a garner to serve their grain." Calendar 1603-
1606, Art. 331, p. 195. Memorial [by Chichester].
6 Calendar 1603-1606, Art. 331, p. 195.
^ Dec. 8, 1717. Dr. Stevens has left an estate of 600/. a year to erect and
endow an hospital. The Duke of Ormonde, Lord Lieutenant, reports in
favour of Her Majesty giving a spot of ground in the Phoenix Park for that
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The King's house called the Phoenix stood on the site of
the present Magazine ^ and would seem to have given the
name to the Park.^ It stood on the verge of the western
boundary of old Kilmaiaham Park.
It was by the purchase of the manor of Chapelizod
from Sh' Maurice Eustace, in 1662, that the great addition
was made to the park, and a new summer residence
obtained for the Lord Lieutenant. And in the present
volume there are some interesting notices of Sir Maurice
Eustace.
During the trying times of 1641-1660, King's Sergeant
Eustace, was Ormonde's most trusted and faithful friend
and counsellor. When Ormonde was compassed round
with foes, his character, office, and even life endangered
by Irish and English Puritans, by the Scots, by the
English Parliament, by the Confederates, Serjeant Eustace
was Ormonde's counsellor, and, upon the restoration of the
Monarchy, he was through Ormonde's influence made
Lord Chancellor of Ireland. Erom a paper of the 23rd of
July 1623, it appears that be was at that date Master of
Arts and Eellow of Trinity College, Dublin, and was then
purpose. Calendar of Treasury Papers, 1708-1714, No. CLX., 19
23rd May 1713. Duke of Ormonde to Lords Justices. "The Queen has
" signed a letter under Privy Seal granting ground, part of the Phoenix
« Park for the site of Stevens' Hospital." S. P. Carton. 6, No. 1922, Eecord
Tower, Dublin Castle.
^ 8th October 1734. Duke of Dorset to Lords Justices. The ground
•where the old Phoenix House and stables now stand is iixed upon for erect-
ing of a powder magazine. Carton. 6, No. 1922, Ibid.
2 It was only after the restoration and the enlarging of the Park to
more than double its former size, by the purchase from Sir Maurice Eustace,
Lord Chancellor, of his manor of Chapelizod and other lands (see Howard's
History of the Exchequer, Vol. II., p. 261. 2 vols. 4to. Dublin, 1763)
that it began to be called the Phoenix Park. There is no evidence of its
derivation from " the Irish Fion-uiske, i.e., clear or fair water from the
«' Chalybeate Spring yet celebrated " (Dalton's History of the County of
Dublin, p. 533) as commonly current.
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a student at Lincoln's Inn. His father who had a pen-
sion of one shilling a day had just then died, and the
Privy Council made an order that as the pension should
not be continued, consistently with the present establish-
ment, to his son, there should be 20^. a year allowed
towards his maintenance at Lincoln's Inn for four or
five years till he should be ready for practice. This order
was made at the suggestion of the Commissioners for Irish
Causes, to whom Eustace's petition was referred by the
Lords of Council. The Commissioners, who praise highly
Maurice Eustace's conduct both in College and at Lincoln's
Inn, add, that it was usual for the King to allow exhibi-
tions to some of those from Ireland studying the law in
England.^
In this Volume, too, are to be found orders which show
that Ormonde's father, who perished by shipwreck, was
drowned at Skerries off Holyhead, and not at Skerries near
Dublin as has been sometimes supposed. For the Lady
Thurles having sent her servant Thomas Tonery to Holy-
head to look after the goods of her late husband, St.
John the Deputy recommends the care of Lady Thurles's
interests to the High Sheriff and Justices of Peace of
Anglesey;^ and Walter Earl of Ormonde, the Duke of
Ormonde's grandfather, mentions in his application to the
Lords of the Council that in the same shipwreck with
his son and heir, the Viscount Thurles, Lord Dunboyne's
son, had also perished.''
Prom a letter of Sir John Davys's one learns something
of the history of Dr. Thomas Eyves, author of the answer
1 Post, Art. 1054, p. 424.
2 Lord Deputy of Ireland to the High Sheriif and Justices of Peace of
Anglesey, Art. 605, p. 270.
3 Art. 606, p. 270.
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to Rothe's Aualecta, a work of great daring in those days,
wlien to criticise the acts of government was a service of
real danger. Eyves's work, " Defensio Eegiminis Anglicani
in Hibernia contra Analecten," is one of great merit, full
of curious intelligence and written in excellent Latin. It
appears from Sir John Davys's letter that Doctor E,yves, a
Civil Law practitioner here, had left his former practice in
England at the instance of Sir Thomas Lake, and having a
grant of the oflS.ce of Judge of the Prerogative in reversion
after the death of Dr. Dunn, found his enjoyment of the
office opposed by the Primate, who hoped to appoint his
own nomiaee.
Sir John Davys says that E.yves was his wife's near
kinsman, and that he was bred at Winchester and New
College, Oxford, and had studied law in the best univer-
sities in Prance, and had extraordinary ability of wit,
elocution, and all manner of learning, and that he had
made good proof of them in the late Parliament in
Ireland in the service of His Majesty. He had thus
proved himself worthy of Sir Thomas Lake's recommenda-
tion, and he accordingly entreated Sir Thomas not to allow
this his plant to be supplanted.^ Prom Dr. Ryves's letter
of the same date may be learned the succession of judges
of this court, Dr. Dunn ^having preceded Dr. Eyves, Dr.
Pord, Dr. Dunn, and Archbishop Loftus, Dr. Pord, but the
office was executed by Adam Loftus, Bachelor of Law
(then Sir Adam one of the Privy Council of Ireland).
Before him was Dr. Acworth, and before him one Garvie,
a Bachelor of Law.^
All lawyers as well as genealogists have daily proof of
the inconvenience suffered in Ireland by want of a proper
1 December 20, 1615. Sir J. Davy to Sir T. Lake, Art. 195, p. 105.
2 Dr. Eyves to Sir Thomas Lake, Art. 383, p. 173.
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registry of births, deaths, and marriages in early times,
such as is now available in Ireland as well as England.
Such an office was erected here 250 years ago, but lasted
probably only a short time.
In 1616, Chichester, late Deputy, and Sir John Denham,
Chief Justice both, joined in approving of the appointment
of Sir John Keare (or Carr), one of the gentlemen ushers
of the King's Privy Chamber, to keep such a public
register because of the great inconvenience felt for want
of such an office. And he was duly appoiated for 21 years,
with such fees as the referees should think flt.^ And six-
pence was appointed for each registration. But this was
complained of as a grievance, inasmuch as the registers
might be as well kept, it was alleged, by the parish
ministers for the fees then taken without other charge,
and the Deputy and Council being ordered to confer with
the bishops the office probably was suspended.^
Lord Keeper Bacon's well known address to Sir William
Jones on his being appointed Chief Justice of the King's
Bench in Ireland will be found here.
"Ireland (says the Lord Keeper) is the last ex filiis
" Europcs, of the daughters of Europe, which hath come
" in and been reclaimed from desolation, and a desert (in
" many parts) to population and plantation, and from
" savage and barbarous customs to humanity and civility."
" The work ' he continues,' was not yet conducted into per-
" f ection but was in fair advance ; and this he could say
" confidently that if God blessed that kingdom with peace
" and justice, no usurer was so sure ia the year's space to
" double his principal with interest upon interest, as that
" kingdom was within the same time to double the rest
1 Privy Seal, dated 1 November 1616, Art. 299, p. 140.
2 Privy Seal, May 18, 1620, Art. 632, p. 283.
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" and principal thereof. So as that kingdom wMch once
" within twenty years wise men were wont to doubt
" whether they should wish it to be in a pool was like
" to become almost a garden and a younger sister to Great
" Britain."
He concludes as his last advice that the new Chief
Justice should proceed resolutely and yet with due temper-
ance and equality in matters of religion, "lest Ireland
civilized be worse to us than Ireland savage.^"
1 Art. 366, p. 167.
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IRELAND.
1615.
Jau. 14.
Philad. P.,
vol. 2, p. 288.
Jan. 17.
Carte Papers,
vol. 62, No. 194.
Jan. 19.
Philad. P.,
vol. 2, p. 290.
Jan. 19.
Carte Papers,
vol. 62, No. 157.
JAMES I.
1615.
January.
1. The King to Lord Chichester.
Kecommends to his notice Sir Robert Gordon, of Lough-
inbar, an undertaker in Ulster, being well known to him as a
gentleman of quality, and able to do him (the King) service
in the plantation there. He is to yield him all lawful favour.
— Newmarket, 19 January, in the 12th year of the reign.
F. 1. Sign manual at head. Add. Endd.
2. The Lord Deputy to the Chief Remembrancer.
Warrant to prepare a fiant of the office of Amner (?) for 21
years to George Bredam, as was formerly granted to Isaac
Waterhouse, deceased. — Dublin Castle, 17 Jan. 1614.
P. 1 . Orig. Signed at head. Endd.
3. The King to Chichester.
Sir Dudley Norton, fearing that the grant of the reversion
of the office of Chancellor of the Exchequer, on the death or
surrender of that office by Sir Richard Cooke, already made on
him, may not carry the same benefits by reason of the words
of the grant as Sir Richard Cooke has enjoyed. Chichester
is to accept Sir Dudley Norton's surrender, and make him a
new grant with the same fees and benefits as Sir Richard
Cooke, now Chancellor, has. — Newmarket, 19 January, in the
12th of the reign.
P. 1. Sign manual at head. Add. Endd.
4. Certificate by Chief Justice Fr. Aungier.
" There was one Edmond Groome O'DonneU condemned
the last assises in the county of Donagall for the felonious
rescuing of one Hugh O'MuUerge from one John Fleming.
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1615.
Jan. 19.
Philad. P.,
vol. 2, p. 292.
Jan. 20.
FhUad. P.,
vol. 4, p. 391.
Jan. 23.
Carte Papers,
vol. 62, No. 157.
It appeared that Fleming did lay felony to the charge of
O'Mullergy, whereupon we thought fit to reprieve him."
With order by the Lord Deputy to insert the above-named
person in the pardon granted in forma pauperis.
' P.l. Signed at end. Endd.
5. The King to Chichester.
Has already granted Sir Dudley Norton the reversion of the
office of one of his Secretaries of State in Ireland, but now
sends him thither to the present execution of that office, to
be joined with Sir Kichard Cooke who, in respect of his
infirmity of body, is more willing than able to perform the
painful part which that office requireth. He grants him 2001.
a year out of the customs, and he is to be admitted to the
office of one of the Secretaries of State there, with the keep-
ing of the signet, and to have the accustomed fees. Imme-
diately upon his arrival he is to be admitted to be of the
Privy Council.— Newmarket, 19 January, in the 12th year of
the reign.
P. 1. Sign manual at head. Add. Endd.
6. Lords oe the Council to Chichester.
The time drawing near which was appointed for removal of
the natives from the lands of the Londoners' plantation in
Ulster, they (the Londoners) have again become suitors to this
Board that in the transplantation of them such natives as will
be conformable in religion, take the oath of supremacy and
fashion themselves to the custom and habit of the English
may be distinguished from the rest, and be permitted to con-
tinue still on the lands as tenants under such conditions as the
Londoners shall think fit to retain them. The Lords think it
^ were a favour well bestowed if by such a distinction of merit
any of them may be gained to conformity ; but they will
submit to Chichester's judgment.
The Lords urge all expedition in preparing the Bill for
Parliament for confirmation of their charter and liberties, as
they (the Londoners) allege that the want of it prevents them
from concluding with the several companies who bear the
charge of the plantation. — Whitehall, 20 January 1614.
Signed : T. SuflTolke, E. Worcester, Kalphe Winwood, Jul.
Csesar, Fulke Grevill.
P. 1. Signed. Add. Endd.
7. Certificate of Judges of Assize.
Certificate of reprieve to Edmond Grome MTfelomy O'Donell,
signed by Fr. Aungier, Geo. Lowther, Feb. 19, 1614. With a
note by Sir A. Chichester requiring the Attorney-General to
insert the name in the pardon granted to other reprieved
persons of the like nature in forma pauperis. — 23 January
P. 1. Orig. Endd.
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1615.
Jan. 23.
Philad. P.,
voL 2, p. 294.
8. The King to Chichesteb.
The Bishop of Kapho having lapsed his proper time of pre-
senting clerks to certain hvings in his diocese, wherehy the
right has fallen to the King, yet he (the King) being informed
that the Bishop has presented sufficient clerks to these lapsed
livings, and that if he were now to present these clerks must
be displaced, and much inconvenience happen, he (the Eling)
restores to him his right to present giving him power to
present in his (the King's) right at any time within this and
August next. — Newmarket, 23 January, in the 12th year of
the reign.
F. 1. Sign manual at head. Add. Endd.
Jan. 24.
PhUad, P.,
vol. 2, p. 296.
f. The King to Chichester.
Walter Earl of Ormond having petitioned for a renewal of
the charter of the liberties of the county of Tipperary granted
to his ancestors by Kiag Edward III., with a clear explanation
of the distinct rights and authorities thereof in more express
terms than the charter contains them ; and that the jus-
tice established there should be freed from some questions
and uncertainties to which it is now subject; but as he
(the King) does not fully know the extent of his desires,
and how prejudicial the granting of them might prove to the
subjects of Ireland and to the King's sovereign courts of
justice there, he (Chichester) is to call to his assistance such of
the Council and judges as he thinks fit, and to examine the
several points of the Earl's petition, and to report thereupon
and to return a true information of the present state of the
freedom of Tipperary, as it now stands, how justice is ad-
ministered there, and whether the public justice of the king-
dom receive any maim or interruption thereby. — Newmarket,
24 January, in the 12th year of the reign.
P. li
Sign manual at head. Add. Endd.
Jan. 2.5.
Carte Papers,
vol. 61, No. 298.
10. Sir a. Chichester to the King's Counsel.
"Warrant to prepare a fiant of a grant to Robert Master of
the office of comptroller and collector of the Customs of
Waterford and Rosse, upon surrender of the same by Nicholas
Lee. — Dublin Castle, 25 January 1614.
P. 1. Orig. Signed at head.
Jan. 24.
Philad. P.,
vol. 2, p. 298.
11, The King to Chichester,
To make to Edmond Midhop, gent., a lease in reversion for
60 years of lands, &c. belonging to the Bang, whether in
charge or out of charge, without fine, reserving the present
rent. — Newmarket, 24 January, in the 12th year of the
reign.
P. J. Sign ma/rmal at head. Add. Endd.
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1615.
Feb. 2. 12. Petition of Martha Ceompton to the Lord Deputy.
Carte Papers, Having " chavnced by casuall and vnpretended meanes to
vo . 62, 0. 1 0. ^^^jj ^^^ husband," was " found guilty of manslaughter, and, by
reason shee is a woman cannot have the benefitt of her clergie,"
and is " in dannger of her life for this casuall misfortune."
She received a reprieve upon a former petition and now prays
for her pardon, " which no friend or kinsman of her husband
doth seek to crosse, but will rather further the same, knowing
the casualtie of this miscarriadge." With order by the Lord
Deputy to the Judges of Assize to certify their knowledge
and opinioas of the case, whereupon further order may be
taken.
Pp. 2. Orig. Signed at end by the Lord Deputy.
Feb. 8. And certificate of Chief Justice Dom. Sarsfield
and order by the Lord Deputy to insert her name in a
pardon.
Feb. 2. 13. Petition of Owen O'Sullivan to the Lord Deputy.
^rTi ^^^4^3 Owen O'Swillywan, of Beerehaven, co. Cork, Esq., has for-
merly complained of hard proceedings against him for sending
Brian O'Kelly to gaol, and for refusing bail for the prisoner from
some persons who had plotted his escape. Upon certificate of
Sir Dom. Sarsfield order was made to take the indictment off
the file, which indictment could not be found ; but the record
being transmitted into the King's Bench, the petitioner has
been outlawed for the same. Prays to be relieved, and that
all process on the indictment and outlawry be stayed.
With order by the Lord Deputy to the Attorney- General
to admit the petitioner to prosecute a writ of errors for reversal
of the outlawry, and to the clerk of the Crown to issue no
further process on the indictment.
Pp. 2. Orig.
Feb. 4. 14. The King to the Lord Deputy, the Primate, and to the
Carte Papers, CHANCELLOR.
■roi. 30, No. 59. TT 1 •■ , , .
Has been moved by the Archbishop of Canterbury for the
better settling of the University and College near Dublin
according to the enclosed breviate of instructions. If they
should approve of the instructions they were to give orders
for the effectuating them, with such additions and limitations as
they might deem fit.— Newmarket, 4 February, in the 12th
year of the reign.
P. i. Add. Endd. by Sir Arthur Chichester : " From the
Kinges Matie for the setling of the Universitie and CoUedge
neere Dublyn.— Re : the 28th Aprill." Enclosure,
ToiTo nTS ^^- ^'^^ ^^'^ 1^*^^'^^ ^-^ *^ Universitie as well as of the CoUedge
' - ' ' ' neere Dublin.
His Majesty to be humbly entreated to direct his letters to
the Lord Deputy, Chancellor and Primate, requiring them to
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furnish him with a scheme, wherein certain bounds rnay he
set of an University which may contain within them such
places as have, or in probability may have, learned men in
them, within some certain small comjjass. That all these may
concur to the election of a Chancellor, a Vice-Ghancellor, to
the malcing of statutes, granting degrees, and doing other
solemn acts fi-t for an University and not those of the present
College alone.
A body corporate to be made of a Chancellor and Masters,
with power to make statutes. Also a capax^ity to receive lands
to the value of one hundred a year, if God shall move any
good men's hearts to bestow it ; to have a, common seal, and to
elect public officers and servants.
To have also a fit meeting-place for public assemblies, and
to give to the Chancellor or his Vice-Chancellor jurisdiction
_ over the members of the University", so that it infringe not the
jurisdiction of the city of Dublin or the Archbishop of Dublin.
A copy to betaken of the Acts of Parliament which founded
the two Universities of England in the days of Queen Elizabeth,
as also of the charter which defined the privileges of the Univer-
sity of Oxford, " luhich, as I think, is the charter of King
Henry V., both of which I shall take care shall be obtained at
Oxford."
2. The Lord Deputy, Chancellor, and Primate to be directed
to draiu a netu foundation for the College of or near Dublin,
standing in the University of Dublin, and this to mention
His Majesty as a founder, together with Queen Elizabeth, as
the College of Blessed Trinity, in the ■ University of Dublin,
founded by Queen Elizabeth and King James.
To make it a corporation, luith power to hold unchallenged
allsihch lands as it now hath; to have a comtnon seal, and such
pcnvers as luere contained in their former foundation. The
Lord Deputy, Chancellor, and Primate to have power to con-_
firm the statutes now in use, to add to or alter them, and
particularly to quash the clause forbidding any to stay in the
College longer than seven years after they become Masters of
A rts. The number of Felloius and Scholars to be named, and
the allowances for the Provost, Fellows, Scholars, readers,
officers, and servants, as luell for their diet as wages, liveries,
and other necessaries.
The present Provost and Fellows, and some of the present
scholars, to be named in the Corporation instead of the rest.
These two drafts before they be sealed to be sent over into
England to the Archbishop of Canterbury, that His Majesty
may be acquainted with all before it be fully perfected.
Signed : G. Cant.
P. 1. Not add. or endd.
Feb. 4. 16. The King to the Lord Deputy, the Peimate, and to
Phiiad. p., the Chancellor.
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1615.
Feb. 7. 17. Sir Oliver Lambert to Lord [Somerset].
S.P., Ireland, Arrived the 14th December, in the soimd that runs between
vol. 233, 1. j^^^ ^^g^ j^^y Coming to anchor, the inhabitants of Jura
assured him that Sir John Campbell, His Majesty's lieutenant,
for this service, after eight days' lodging in two smaU waste
islands adjoining to Ila, returned home, dispersed his men,
and that the castle of Dunnavegge was yielded up to one
Grymes, employed thither by the Lord Chancellor and Council
of Scotland, with instructions to work the liberty of the
pledges and to make one of those traitors Constable of the
Castle for His Majesty. ^. -r n r, r. ^^
Finding neither word nor letter left by Sir John Campbell
to direct him to whom only his instruction directed him,
thought it not amiss to write to those of the castle to know
from them the truth of these reports.
They answered that they held the house for His Majesty,
if he doubted thereof he should send a servant of his own to
read their warrant and take a copy of the same.
Sent Captain Parkins, as well to inform him of the offences
and defences about the castle, as to peruse what they had to
show for themselves.
He returned with a copy of instructions sent herewith,
supposed to be given by the Lord Chancellor to Grymes,
signed with the hands of Agnus Ogge M'Donnell and Coll
M'DonneU.
Found in them neither phrase nor matter hkely to fall from
the pen of the Lord Chancellor or from the consent of so grave
a councillor.
In the time of this parley, a letter came from Sir John
Campbell to entreat their stay and patience, that no sound
sleep should close his eyes tiU he saw me.
For the ease of the soldiers, landed them close by the shore
of Jura, where they suffered no less cold and wet than Captain
Button, with His Majesty's ship fast by, endured storms and
imminent danger — their anchors drawn home, their cables
worn, and no six hours without a storm, the pilots from Scot-
land promised this harbour to be far better, and the best round
about Ila.
As from time to time Sir John Campbell advertised his
speedy repair to them, withheld through continual tempests,
so with great patience His Majesty's ever willing commanders
and obedient soldiers lightly esteeming the boisterous winds
and snows, the worst of all weather ever heard of, attended
from the lith December till the 1st January, when Sir John
Campbell arrived amongst them.
After conference resolved to march the 9th January and
invest the castle of Dunnavegge till the hoy with the artillery
and three other ships with provisions, with God's favour and
good weather, might recover a harbour under the Isle of Taxa.
' Not forthcoming.
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The ISth January the hoy, with the rest, arrived safe in
the road aforesaid, upon assurance from the pilots that the
the Phoenix might securely ride in this road. Sent two of
the pUots to advise with Captain Button hereof, who took the
first advantage of a fair morning and came to them, without
whose careful presence and assistance of men and tackle he
despaired to land the cannon. No pilot undertook to know a
place to lay the hoy aground, from whence they might con-
veniently unship the cannons. By good hap found a comer
to bring in the hoy, somewhat subject to the shot of the castle.
Captain Button no sooner laid forth his anchors than he was
encountered with a long and mighty storm in two days and a
half — no way able to come on shore. At his coming, cried out
on the road the ground was foul, his main and best anchor
broken, his cables spoiled, no hope to stay in safety there ; so
they resolved to hazard His Majesty's ship no longer, and to
dismiss Captain Button. It pleased Almighty God the 23rd
January to give them fair weather and Captain Button leisure
to discover fast by a land-locked harbour called the Lordume,
to his heart's content and all our comforts.
The same day Capt. Button, with his own men, manned his
long boat and another ship-boat, directing them to tow the
hoy to the place appointed, whom the traitors neither spared
nor harmed with their shot, which they plentifully poured in
amongst them.
From the 23rd January to the 30th of the same laboured
to unship and draw the cannon, and on the soldiers' shoulders
to carry all their provisions of timber, delve boards, powder,
and bullets to their cold camp, half a mile almost from the
place they landed.
In drawing the cannon Capt. Crayford, a painful, a careful,
and a worthy captain, unfortunately received a shot that
brake the small of his leg all to shivers ; after five or six days
he was dismembered, which he endured manfully, and died
within two hours after ; at the same time with Capt. Crayford
a Highlander was shot in the body, who lived not long, and an
English soldier in the shoulder, in hope of recovery.
The last of January they finished their platform, and in-
trenched their soldiers in the next adjoining places to ofiend
the castle.
The 1st February they began to batter a tower in which
the rebels held a guard over the port that enters the outward
bawne.
Then opened with the cannons a good part of the wall of
the inward bawne, 30 feet high, raised for a blind to cover the
whole front of the castle ; this done the port of the castle lay
open to their musketeers that played not far off.
Their next and best hopes were, as soon as they could beat
down their fights above, and the spikes that most annoyed
them, to lodge under the walls of the outward bawne, sheltered
with such timber and provisions as we brought with them for
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that purpose, and to work with the pickaxe to the castle, the
rocky ground affording no earth to help them withal, rather
than to spend their magazine of powder (not exceeding a
hundred barrels), too small a proportion to bring to the ground
walls confidently warranted to be 30 feet thick. If the store
of Ireland had afforded more powder he should not have
wanted.
Beating the spikes and battlements about the castle that
most offended them with a few shots, he easily perceived the
wall feasible enough to be battered ; then went roundly to
work against the staircase and the wall that hung over the
well, and continued the battery in that place till it was dark
that night.
Eaiiy the 2nd Feb. phed the ordnance as the day before, in
such sort that the wall fell down a pace. The traitors, about
seven of the clock in the morning, sent forth a boy with a
letter in a stick desiring conference, the lieutenant himself
consented that Aggnus Oge M'Donnell in person should
come before them into the camp, which he did after long
delay and parley with those that met him, refusing till this
day to stir from under the guard of the castle, on their word
and safe conduct, protesting that he and the rest were subjects
and held the house for His Majesty and the Council of Scot-
land. And if they might see any warrant to deliver the house
to Sir John Campbell they would stay the same, with much
other idle stuff and imagination infused into them by Grymes.
Told Aggnus there was no plain way for him and the rest
to walk in, but by humble and simple submission to His
Majesty's mercy, or to deliver up Coll M'Donnell and so many
more as shall equal the number of those of his party ; he
desired remission, for this he alleged he was not able nor
willing to bring to pass.
Then questioned whether he were of power to deliver
the house or no ? He said, yes ! So they all might be re-
mitted and not otherwise. Rebuked his folly, and bade him
be packing. " Well, then," replied Aggnus, " If you both will
stand for me to His Majesty I will come away, and bring as
many with me as will submit themselves to His Majesty's
mercy."
At this time did not perceive the ordnance had wrought so
great effect as it afterward appeared, and finding no great
substance in Aggnus other than Coll M'Donnell thrust into
him, and willing to weaken the rest by drawing part from
them, intended to do our best to His Majesty for Aggnus.
He departed, promising a speedy return. In this parley
the cannons were silent two hours and a half When Aggnus
came to the castle wall he sent for whom out of the castle he
pleased to advise with. After a little counsel he returned the
gentleman sent to conduct him, with answer that he would
come no more on those conditions ; two that accompanied him
into the camp quitted him and submitted themselves to his
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Majesty's mercy. His wife .that stayed behind him was by the
lieutenant presently sent into the castle.
After this spared no powder, and in a small time the
places battered yielded such abundance of ruins and rubbidge
[rubbish] that the inward bawne, the wells, and as high as the
rock on which the bridge rest that they must pass in and out
the castle, was choked up.
Once more there came a letter from Aggnus to send gentle-
men to confer with him, the lieutenant sent for him (Sir
Oliver) when they agreed to leave his letter unanswered ; that
his delays were hateful, and he might come when he list on
his humble and simple submission and as many as would
follow him, but the battery should not cease. Mr. Archibald
Campbell, lest the boy should forget his message, wrote thus
much to Aggnus, and subscribed the same with his own hand.
At his (Sir Oliver's) return to the battery, we plainly viewed
men, women, and children running out of the castle and with
great difficulty recovered the outward bawn. Whereupon he
caused the pieces to be turned on the outward bawn to enlarge
a breach begun the day before, intending the same night
between seven and eight of the clock to lodge therein, and
force the bawne not possible to be defended with so few
hands.
Not long after, some hour before night, Aggnus Oge's wife,
Coil's wife, and some others left the castle ; after he showed
himself to the lieutenant, received word from the lieutenant
to hold the ordnance till Aggnus, his nurses and children
were come forth of the castle ; did so, and withal sent to the
lieutenant to continue his former care to watch their coming
forth by water with their boats.
As the night before Capt. Button in person, with his long
boat, to give the Highlanders example to do the like, rode to
and fro all night long before the face of the castle. He re-
turned word that he feared more the escape by land than by
sea, the land being his (Sir Oliver's) charge to guard. In the
interim of Agnus and his children's coming forth, Coll rigged
up a boat, it was growing dark, left the battery, willing
them, after a volley or two, to leave the pieces charged
ready to shoot at all times into the bawne and rest for that
night.
No sooner came to his lodging, as his meat was going to the
table, than Archibald Campbell from the lieutenant reported
that Aggnus assured him, Coll with the rest were ready to
submit themselves to his Majesty's mercy ; and Coll himself
demanded only this condition, to be earned to Edenburrough
to answer for himself before the Council. He craved his (Sir
Oliver's) opinion. Liked the notion well, wishing Mr. Archi-
bald to return this answer to Coll, that he should remain where
he was that night to avoid their own danger and confusion in
issuing forth in the dark ; they should be safe from the artillery
and other harm, reserving themselves in the inward bawne ;
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Feb. 8.
Carte Papers,
vol. 62,- No. 163.
Feb. 8.
Carte Papers,
vol. 62, No. 193.
Feb. 8.
S.P., Ireland,
vol. 233, 2.
that he would hold his first purpose as soon as he had supped to
lodge in the breach made in the outward bawn to prevent
their passage both by sea and land. Before he could return
to the lieutenant or send the message, Coll, with all his able
men, made a fair escape to the sea, neither daunted with the
shot that come from the Highlanders, lodged on a rock fast
before the arch out of which their boat was launched into the
sea. So they did as carelessly, having no other way to save
their lives, pass under a rock where our musketeers lay forti-
fied and shot freely at them.
Three boats well manned with Highlanders followed them.
They could see them give fire on both sides. The rebels
rowed themselves soon out of sight of them, and being clear of
them stood back again, and landed some five miles from the
castle in Ila.
Sunk their boat and marched away to Grist for their safety;
they are good men and able to do mischief before they shall
be suppressed. The lieutenant has sent to hunt them about
the Island.
If Aggnus had meant honestly, the escape of these traitors
had been prevented. Leaves the executions done and intended
to be done to Sir John Campbell's own relation. Has
written in a blunt soldier's style to His Majesty some few
observances during his abode in this place as he has expressed
the truth in the same phrase. Begs his Lordship's recom-
mendation to his Majesty. — Camp of Dunavegge, 7 Feb.
1614.
Pp. 10. Signed. Add. Endd.
18. Judges of Assize Certificate.
Certificate of the inquiry in the case of Martha Crompton
[see No. 12] signed by the. Judges, Dom. Sarsfield and Jo.
Elyot, in which they recommend her to mercy, with a note
by Sir A. Chichester to the Attorney-General, requiring him
to insert her name in any pardon that passeth. — 8 February
1614.
P. 1. Orig. Endd.
19. The Lord Deputy to the Attorney-General.
Warrant to insert Thomas Hawtrey, gent., in the first
pardon that passes. — Dublin, 8 February 1614.
P. 1. Signed at head. Orig. Endd.
20. The List of the Army and Pensioners payable out of
the Treasure coming out of England, at per diem.
Officers, General.— The Lord Deputy, Sir Th. Ridgeway,
Baronet, Treasurer-at-war ; Sir Ri. Wingfield, Knt., Marshal;
Sir Oliv. St. John*, Master of the Ordnance ; Sir John Kinge'
* Thoby Cawfeld written above this name.
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Knt., Mustermaster-general ; Sir Allen Apsley, Knt., Com-
missary in Mounster ; Th. Smith, Commissary in Connaught ;
Edw. Lenton, Provost-marshal ; Sir Josias Bodley, Knt., for
overseeing the fortifications ; Dr. Mettcalfe, Physician to the
State ; Edm. Cullon, Surgeon to the State ; Sir Th. Dutton,
Scoutmaster ; Capt. John Pikeman, Corporal- of the Field, by
letters patent during life.
Officers, Provincial. — The Lord Danvers, Lord President of
Mounster and Council ; Sir Ri. Aldworth, Knt., Provost-mar-
shal in Mounster; Earl of Clanrickard, Lord President of
Connaght and Council ; Capt. Charles Coote, Provost-marshal
in Coimaght ; Sir Hen. Docwra, Knt., Governor of Loughfoile ;
Capt. Edm. Ellis, Provost-marshal there ; Sir Hen. Folliott,
Knt., Governor of BaUeshannon ; Lord Chichester, Governor
of Carrigfergus, by letters patent, during life ; Sir Hen. Power,
Knt., Govei-nor of Leix, by letters patent during life granted
by his Majesty's letters ; Earl of Thomond, Commander of the
Forces in Thomonnde ; Sir Edw. Blaney, Knt., Seneshall of
Monaghan ; Ro. Bowen, Provost-marshal of Leiaster ; Moyses
Hill, Provost-marshal in Ulster during good behaviour ;
Sir Cha. Willmot, Knt., Governor of Kerry, by His Majesty's
letters.
Horsemen. — Lord Deputy, Earl of Clanrickard, Lord Danvers,
Capt. John Kiugsmell, Sir Oliv. Lambert, Sir Gerrott Moore,
Sir Ric. Wingfielde, Sir Hen. Folliott, Sir Ri. Aldworth, Capt.
Cha. Coote, Sir Edw. Harbert, Knt.
Footmen. — Lord Deputy, Earl of Clanrickard, Earl of Tho-
mond, Ld. Danvers, Ld. Crumwell, Mr. Treasurer, Mr. Marshal,
Sir Oliv. St. John, Sir Arth. Savage, Sir Hen. Power, Sir
Ric. Morison, Sir Fran. Ruisshe, Sir Foulke Conway, Sir
Hen. FoUiott, Sir Edw. Blaney, Sir Toby Cawfield, Sir Fran.
Roe, Sir Th. Roper, Sir Ric. Hansard, Sir Th. Rotherham, Sir
Tho. Phillips, Sir Fran. Cooke, Capt. John Vaghan, Capt. Pat.
Craford, Sir Wm. Stuart, Capt. Arth. Bassett, the town of
Carrigfergus.
Warders. — Leinster : Rog. Davies, Constable of Dublin
Castle ; Sir Adam Loftus, Knt., Const, of Maryborough ; Sir
Gerrott Moore, Knt., Const, of Phillipstown ; Sir Laur. Es-
mond, Knt., Const, of Doncannon ; Sir Wm. Usher, Knt., for a
porter for the Castle of Wickloe. Mounster: Sir George
Cary, Knt., Const, of Dungarvan ; Sir Th. Roper, Knt., Const,
of Castlemaigne ; Sir Fran. Barckley, Knt., Const, of Limerick
Castle ; Capt. Hen. Skipwith, Const, of Castleparke ; Sir
Fran. SHngsby, Knt., Const, of Halbowling. Connaught :
Earl of Clanrickard, Const, of Athlone Castle ; Jasper Harberte,
Const, of Borrishowle ; Capt. Maurice Griffith, Const, of
Dromruske ; Capt. John St. Barbe, Const, of BaUenefadd.
Ulster : Capt. Faithfal Fortescue, Const, of Carrigfergus ;
Capt. Anth. Smith, Const, of the Castle of the Moyry ; Fran.
Anneslie, Const, of Mountnories ; John Leigh, Const, of
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The Omey ; Sir Th. Phillips, Knt., Const, of Toome ; the Lord
Chichester, Ld, Deputy for Greencastle in Enishowen, for three
lives, by letters patent, in consideration of other things of
good value which he departed withal to the Londoners to-
wards the plantation at Derry and CoJrane ; Capt. John
Samford, Const, of Doe Castle ; Capt. Basill Brooke, Const, of
Donegall ; Capt. Wm. Cole, Const, of Eneskillin ; Capt. Hugh
Culme, Const, of Cloghoghter; Sir Foulke Conway, Knt.,
Const, of Enishlaughhn.
Pensioners of the list, viz. : — Edw. Southworth, Sir Eic.
Bingley, Knt., Geo. Kidgeway, Th. Hibbotts, Capt. Rog. Hope,
Wm. Long, Wm. Hamden, Capt. Marmaduke Nelson, Sir
Geo. Greame, Knt., Capt. Fran. Yarde, John Strowde, Th.
Parratt, Adrian Fitz Symon, Chr. Wackley, Edm. Leadbeater,
Walt. Whyte, Ja. Delahoyde, Tristram Eccleston, Gerrat
Birne, John Kelly, Mich. Pinnock, Mich. Newby, Morogh
M'Teig Oge, Hen. Burrowes, John Gilliott, Walt. Brady, Wm.
Putt, Ri. Mapowther, Chr. Graves, Dan. Burne, John ISIelson,
Wm. Hithrington, John Norton, Th. Marshall, Ro. Whitheade,
Ro. Dixon, John Birckett, Quintene Eutledge, Wm. Casie,
Edm. Bowen, Wm. Russell, John M'Sheary, Sim. Field.
Pensioners by letters patent of the old erection, viz. : —
Owen Aphugh, Dowlin M'Brian, Anth. Furres, Th. Fleming,
Manus M'Shehee, Capt. Marm. Nelson, Wm. Brereton,
Gilduffe Smith.
Pensioners newly elected, viz. — Donell Cavenagh, Laur.
Mascu (?), Ric. Owen, Rory M'Quylie, Humph. Norton, Hen.
O'Neale, Con. O'Neale, Lysagh O'Connor, the three ladies
Jane FitzGerald, Ellen FitzGerald, and EUice FitzGerald.
Pensioners by letters patent and the Lords' letters newly
increased, viz. — Ro. Cowell, John Dalway, Capt. Hen.
Moyle, Capt. Rog. Hope, Brian M'Donagh, Ro. Savage, Pat.
Fox.
Pensioners entered by an establishment begun 1 April 1606.
— St. John Jepson, Sir Ri. Piercy, Sir Ra. Constable, Knt., Sir
Ric. Trevor, Knt.
Pensioners entered by an establishment begun 1 Oct. 1 608
— Donough Kelly, Dan. O'Carroll.
Pensions allowed servitors of Irish birth, viz. — Tirlaugh
M'Art O'Neale, Brian Modder O'Neale, Sir Molrowny O'Car-
roll, Owen M'Huigh, Edm. Groome O'Hanlon, Hen. O'Neale,
Turlagh O'Gormley, Barth. Owen, Tady O'Ferall, John Reylie,
Ric. Garter, Barnaby Greene.
Pensions allowed to Captains and Lieutenants of discharged
companies and to constables of forts discharged. — Sir Oliv.
Lambert, Knt. ; Capt. Wm. Nuce, his lieutenant ; Hen. Fisher,
late Constable of Laughlinbridge ; Geo. Trevillian, late Const,
of Dongannon ; Capt. Edw. Doddington, late Const, of Don-
gevan ; Archie Moore, late Const, of Ballinecargie.
Almosemen. — Edm. Boy, Ri. Marsett, John FitzGerald
Denis Brady, John Brenon, Hen. Haw, John Daniell, Wm,
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Feb. 9.
S.V., Ireland,
vol. 233, 3.
Feb. 11.
S.P., Ireland.
vol. 233, 4.
Trevor, Edm. Kelly, Turlagh O'Galchor, Tady Ferrall, Edm.
Ferrall, Th. Koofe.
Maimed soldiers. — Brian O'Dollan, Th. O'Mulchane, Wm.
Birte, Ph. Brady, Laughlin O'Harraghan, Wm. O'Connor,
Denis Kellie, Wm. Lorkan, Th. Purcell, Hen. Till, Wm.
Pippes, Ei. Taafe, Walt. Nugent, Denis Purcell, Edm. Bowen,
Laughlin Caiman, John M'Can, Brian Gill.
Entertainments allowed for keeping of boats. — Wm. Cole,
Capt. at Balleshanon, Hugh Clotworthy, Capt. at Lough
Chichester, Ja. Williamson, Overseer at Athlone.
Officers of Musters. — Geo. Calvert, Clem. Edmondes, over-
seers ; Ralph Birchensha, Comptroller ; John Maynard and
Geo. Gary, Commissaries.
Extraordinaries, viz. — Freights and transportations, car-
riage of letters, gifts and rewards, sea-service works, and
buildings, diets and charges of keeping of prisoners, diets of
justices of assize, and commissioners' riding and travelling
charges, prests upon accounts, and all other payments by
concordatums of the Lord Deputy and Council, not to be
exceeded without urgent occasions, and the same certified to
the Privy Council in England, 4,000Z. English, making in
harps, the sum of 5,333Z. 6s. 8d.
Total of the charge contained in this list as aforesaid doth
amount by the year, viz., to 59,875Z. Os. ll^d.: ordinary,
54,541J. ]4s. Syi.; exti-aordinary, 5,333^. 6s. 8d., making
English, 44,906?. 5s. 8|d
Pp. 14. Endd.
21. Christopher [Hampton], Archbishop of Armagh, to
WiNWOOD.
Understands, by Sir Oliver St. John, how much he is be-
- holden to him (Winwood), and thought it a duty to signify
his thankfulness.
Hopes for the continuance of his favour, which will give
him the more comfort and encouragement. — Dublin, 9 Feb-
ruary 1614-[15].
P. 1. Signed. Add. Endd.
22. Lord Deputy Chichester to Winwood.
This bearer, Mr. Blundell, came recommended from His
Majesty and should have returned with the dispatch of their
success in the last session of Parliament, as was directed, had
not the Earl of Thomonde undertaken the carriage of it ; he
made all the haste that could be required to arrive with the
bills of subsidy before the dissolving of the House, but could
not command the winds. He is an honest and able gentleman,
and should lave found him (the Deputy) ready to give him all
befitting employment, but his zeal and hopes of advancement
near the well-head, have carried him thither ; the next sitting
in Parliament is the 18th of April, which draws on fast. Is
assured his presence and the presence of all the honest members
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of that House wiU be necessary, but know not how to harrow
him back and forth without allowance given for his travelling
expenses;
Had laid for the apprehending of Meagh before the receipt
of his (Winwood's) letters, having had advertisement from
Padua of his intentions to be here this spring, then his (Win-
wood's) letters speak of autumn. A brother of his, named
Peter, is to come in his company, by whom he (Chichester)
hopes to light upon him the sooner ; such caterpillars usually
resort hither about this season of the year to abuse the people
with false tales, and to pick their purses by pardons and
indulgences, and they are hard to be gotten, and being gotten,
they prove a charge to His Majesty who maintains them in
prison, for to hang them by a jury is impossible.
Sir Humphrey Maye writes that he (Winwood) told him
that the Lord Deputy denied the sending for Mr. BlundeU
to be here at the Parliament, relying upon what had been
received from Mr. BlundeU by letter after his coming hither.
It is true that after he had delivered the letters, he (Chichester)
demanded the cause of his coming over at that time, thinking
indeed that some private cause of his had occasioned it, rather
than his attendance in Parliament that session ended ; he
answered me that he (Chichester) sent for him, " Yea," quoth
I, " as I did for other the members of that House ; but whether
I named you particularly I remember not, but if you came ia
my mind whilst I was writing, it is like enough I did so."
This is the substance of what passed, for he (Chichester) aimed
no more at Blundell's being here than that of others, neither
does he keep a register of what passeth from him in that
kind.
Their men and cannon employed for the taking in of the
Castle of Denevegge in Ilai in Scotland, under the command
of Sir Oliver Lambeart, have performed that service, and are
now returned. Have nothing else of moment to impart from
hence, but that he has published a proclamation for free
exportation of all native commodities (linen, yarn, and wool,
and woollen yarn excepted), as directed by His Majesty's late
letters, and that they are in extreme want of money. — Dublin,
II February 1614-15.
Pp. 2. Signed. Add. Endd.
Feb. 11. 23. Lord Chancellor of Ireland to Winwood.
^vri'ass^^"''' Seeing it has pleased Almighty God, for virtues approved
' ■ in the highest and most religious judgment upon earth, to
advance him to that eminent place of honour and trust which
he enjoys, he must give allowance to honest servitors who, by
the like means, have attained to some preferments, both to
desire his acquaintance, and to crave his favour upon their
just occasions. Hence, after 40 years service in matters of
government, both of this church and common weal, he pre-
sumes to solicit his good opinion, and to request that any
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1615.
Feb. 12.
S.P., Ireland,
vol. 233, 6.
Feb. 13.
Dublin.
Carte Papers,
vol. 62, No. 185.
Feb. 17.
Carte Papers,
vol. 62, No. 178.
Feb. 19.
Carte Papers,
vol. 62, No. 157.
Feb. 21.
Carte Papers,
vol. 62, No. 155.
information which happily may be sent from hence (which these
people amongst whom he lives are very apt to prefer) may
not work an impression of dislike against him, before he shall
be admitted to answer the same, as he has ever hitherto, to
his exceeding comfort, been permitted by that honourable
table ; and he wiU faithfully persevere in the course he holds
in the service of God and His Majesty, during the continuance
of his days, and the short time he has to live. So, &c. — St.
Sepulchers, Dublin, 11 February 1614-15.
P. 1. Signed. Add. Endd.
24. SlE JOSIAS BODLEY to WlNWOOD.
If amidst the many important aifairs which besiege him
continually, a poor Irishman's tale may be heard, would
humbly crave that, amongst the many have cast their de-
pendence on him, it would please him also to accept him
(Sir Josias) at his own hands as his true and faithful ser-
vant. Cannot commend him whom he recommends for any
abilities worthy his embracing, that of his sincere affection
only excepted, which he shall ever be ready and desirous to
show whatsoever may concern his honour and service. Has
imparted another suit to his good friend Mr. Blundel to solicit
for him, wherein he beseeches his (Winwood's) helping hand,
and will account himself as happy in compassing these his two
suits, as whosoever in this begging age hath best attained his
wished ends. — Dublin, 12 February 1614-15.
P. 1. Signed. Add. Endd.
25. The LoBD Deputy to the Attorney-General.
Warrant to insert the name of Roger Passie, late pirate, in
the next pardon.
P. 1. Signed at head. Endd.
26. The Lord Deputy to the Attorney-Generai.
Warrant to draw forth a fiant of the office of Master of His
Mamies Ordonnance, vnto S'^' Tobye Caufield, Kt., then held by
S=^ Oliver St. John, with this note : " This is to passe uppon,
& surrender to be made by S'^ Oliver St. John, Kt,, of the said
office."— 17 February 1614.
P. 1. Orig. Add. Endd.
27. Chichester to Attorney-General.
Certificate of the reprieve of Edmond Groome M'Felomy
O'Donnell. — 19 February 1614. With note by Sir A. Chichester
requiring the Attorney-General to insert the above name in
the pardon granted to other reprieved prisoners of the like
nature in forma pav^eris. — Dated 23 January 1614.
' P. 1: Orig. Endd.
28. The Lord Deputy to Sir John Davys.
Warrant to make a fiant of^ leave of absence to Randoll
Clayton for six months from the 1st of March.— 21 February
1614.
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1615.
Feb. 25.
Philad. P.,
,TOl. 4, No. 176.
With the following note by Sir A. Chichester. [The Vice-
President of Munster hath certified that he hath gotten a
sufiicient man to execute the office or place in his absence.]
P. 1. Orig. Add. Endd.
29. Lords of the Council to Chichester.
Are advertised that he has resolved on making an order
suspending the payment of tithes in kind, which must princi-
pally regard the tithe of milk, contrary to the orders of the
plantation, directing all tithes in kind to be paid to the clergy,
on the ground of the inconveniences of such payment to the
undertakers. Considering the prejudice of this course to the
clergy they direct that, with the advice of the Lord Chan-
cellor and Lord Primate, he shall consider of a connivency by
the ministers, so as to avoid any settled or prejudiced order for
the future ; and that in the meantime such tithe of milk be
paid as to their three Lordships may seem meet.
Or if he shall find it necessary to give some positive order,
then to limit the nonpayment to some time certain (as three
years and no more), by which time the plantation will be
settled, and no just cause will be able to be alleged against
such order. — Whitehall, 25 February 1614.
Signed : G. Cant., T. Suffolke, Lenox, E. Worcester, Fenton,
Ealphe Winwood, E. Wotton, Jul. Ctesar, Thos. Lake.
P. |. Add. Endd.
[Feb. 25.]
S.P., Ireland,
vol. 223, 6a.
[Feb. 25.]
S.P., Ireland,
Yol. 223, 7.
30. Mr. Secretary Winwood to Sir Josias Bodley.
Francys Blundell has delivered his letters and reported his
suit. If it had been within the compass of his own power
would have at once complied, but being in the power of
another, as this bearer can let him understand, can but
promise to take his best commodity to move it for him with
much earnestness, and if it has not success, begs him not to
doubt his willingness to do him any good offices that he can,
but to be assured that, as well in respect of their former
friendship a.s his own worth and honest endeavours to do
His Majesty service, he will ever be most willing, and pre-
pared to give him his best assistance in anything, that may
sort with his desires, and so I am.
P. 1. Endd. To Sir Josias Bodley.
31. Mk. Secretary Winwood to the Lord Chancellor
OF Ireland.
His desire to hold good coiTespondence with all such
worthy ministers as His Majesty employs in places of trust,
made his Lordship's letters of the 11th of February very
welcome. His request is so reasonable that he assures him
that no unjust complaints or informations from thence shall
have power to sway him from the good opinion which he
holds of his Lordship's worth and ability to do His Majesty
service. Will always be ready upon ,all occasions to solicit
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1615.
Feb. 28.
S.f., Ireland,
vol. 223, 8.
March 3.
S.P., Ireland,
vol. 233, 9.
the rest of the Lords so far in his behalf that he shall not
want that indifferent measure of justice which hath been
afforded him from that table in former times.
P. 1. Endd. To the Lord Chancellor of Ireland.
32, LoED Deputy to Someeset.
Desires to revive an humble suit he had theretofore made
in behalf of bearer, his nephew, John Chichester, to be placed
iri the service of the Prince. He has importuned him to pray
his Lordship to afford him his assistance, for which he will
bind him over to serve and honour him, and make himself
(Chichester) more and more bound unto him. Is so tied to
the young gentleman by nature and affection, that he pre-
sumes further in importuning his Lordship herein than he
would do for any other creature living. — Dublin, 28 February
1614-15.
P. 1. Add. Endd.
33. SiE 0. St. John to Winwood.
Is very doubtful that he (Winwood) will take it amiss, that
he has passed away his place of the Ordnance here without
acquainting him, having so great reason to depend upon his
favour and advice in all things ; but it fell out that it was
effected, and the King's letter suddenly brought over, and
sooner than he expected, else he might have had time to
acquaint Winwood and other of his friends. Desired it a good
while since, and was upon a certain determination with the
gentleman he dealt with, for he found the account annexed to
that office cumbersome and dangerous, and already by the ill
carriage of some of his servants had endured the loss of
almost 500Z., and saved his poor estate, still subject to the like
hazard, whereas now he has given his mind much content-
ment, and brought himself to be less obnoxious to some here
that are willing enough to do him shrewd turns whensoever
they can espy occasion.
Since he wrote has remained in Connaught, where he finds
all things peaceable, but the quality of his employment and
associates, for that which concerns the civil part becomes
almost unprofitable by reason of the evocation of all causes
out of the province to the courts at Dublin, contrary to the
rules of government heretofore practised, and by an extra-
ordinary commission which the Lord Deputy, beyond the
example of former times hath given to the justices of assize,
whereby they deal in all those causes that are assigned to the
President and Council of the province, either by their com-
mission or instructions ; and so they (the President and
Council) are left without opinion or power to control these
people, that were wont only to resort to them for justice to
government. For that which concerns religion it is left to
the Bishop, and they (unless it be the Bishop of Elphine, who
hath drawn divers preachers into his diocese, and begins
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1615.
March 14.
Philad. p.,
vol. 2, p. .S04.
March 14.
Philad. p.,
vol. 2, p. 306.
to have congregations) go on in the wonted path, and little
hope there is of amendment, unless by the commission, which
they have long expected.
Has herewith sent a description of Connaught not exact,
because he wanted time, but such as it is he may be pleased
to peruse it, to acquaint himself with some of the particularities
of that place.
Has also sent him to peruse the alliances of the chief men
in the province, how besides the cement of popery that joins
them all, they have not omitted other links of combination
that whatsoever shall fall out to concern one may pertain to
aU, this people being more curious of alliances than any in
the world.— Dublin, 3 March 1614.
P. 1. Signed. Add. Endd.
34. The King to Chichester.
Directs him to hear before himself and the Council the
complaint of David Watson, minister of the gospel in Ireland,
against Marmaduke Whitchurch, for withholding from him
the glebe hand of the parsonage of Kilclere, and the tithes
thereof, which he has recovered by decree of the Court
Christian, and to restore him (if true) the quiet possession of
the tithes, and to cause the said Marmaduke to make restitu-
tion of so much of the proiits of the said parsonage of Kil-
clere as he unjustly detains ; and if they find that the lands
are part of the ancient glebe lands of Kilclere parsonage, to
adjudge them to the said David Watson, and give him quiet
possession of them. — Newmarket, 14 March, in the 12th year
of the reign.
P. 1. Sign onanual at head. Add. JSndd.
35. The King to Chichester.
Thomas Butler, a supposed brother to Viscount Butler, de-
ceased, having contemptuou.sly disobeyed your order, issued
pursuant to the du'ections of our Council here, to give posses-
sion to the Lady Elizabeth Butler, now wife of Richard Lord
Dingwall, of the Castle of Cloughgrenan and the lordship of
the Dloughy, and all other lands of which he had unduly dis-
possessed the said Lady Elizabeth ; he (Chichester) is without
delay to re-establish her and Lord Dingwall in the quiet
possession thereof, and to make the said Thomas -pay the same
mesne rates thereof since the Viscount's death.
And the present Earl of Ormonde being bound in his bond
to discharge the debts of the late Earl, and Lord Dingwall
and his said wife being engaged for most of the same debts,
and likely to be troubled for the discharge thereof, he (Chi-
chester) is to call upon the present Earl to stand to his
engagement and discharge the same.
And he is to see that the said Lord Dingwall and his wife
and their tenants be maintained in quiet possession tiU
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1615.
March 14.
Carte Papers,
vol. 30, No. 139.
March 15.
Carte Papers,
No. 158.
' evicted by due course of law.— Newmarket, 14 March, in the
12th year of the reign.
Pp- 2. Sign manual at head. Add. Endd.
36. The King to the Eaul of Ormonde.
Elizabeth, daughter and heir of Thomas late Earl of
Ormond, having been married to Lord Dingwall, all questions
likely to arise between her and his correspondent are to be
submitted to arbitrators, who shall be chosen by the parties,
and who shall meet in London to decide the controversies.
Orders them to come there after the next session of Parlia-
ment.— 15 March 1614.
P. 1. Copy. Endd. : " A copie of his Majesties letter to
the Earle of Ormond of the 14th of March, the 12th year of
his Majesties rayne of England, &c."
37. The King to [Capt. Thomas Butler].
Similar in terms to Art. 36.
Pp. 2. Copy. Endd.
March 17. 38.
Dooquet Book,
March 17.
The King to Chichester.
Docquet of the foregoing letter.
March 17.
Philad. P.
vol. 2, p. 308.
39. The King to Chichester.
Having released the Lord Danvers from the government of
Munster, which he has held since the death of Sir Henry
Brouncker, late President, he has appointed the Earl of
Thomond to succeed him in that charge with like powers
and emoluments. — Newmarket, 17 March, in the 12th year
of the reign.
P. 1. Sign manual at head. Add. Endd.
March 18. 40,
S.P. Ireland,
vol. 233, 10.
Lord Deputy to Winwood.
Received his letters of 25th of February, mentioning Tyrone's
intentions to remove from Rome, and that Crone and Connor
are dispatched hither by him. Knows Shane Crone, he shall
not be long here before he find him out if he go into his native
country ; but knows none of the Connors that depend on him.
Has laid espials upon all the ports, but such forerunners
of mischief are too well favoured for them to light on them at
all times.
In a letter of his (Winwood's) of the 18th January, he sent an
advertisement, made to Sir Dudley Carleton by one Nathaniel
Brent, of the purpose of one James Meagh, a priest, to come
hither. Received those the 15th of February. Had notice of
that man's practice of coming hither in November last by letters
from Padua, and that a brother of his named Peyrs or Peter
was to come in his company. Laid the ports for them, being
sure to light upon Peter, albeit he might miss the priest, and it
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is so fallen out, for about the beginning of this month he came
to Corke, and was examined by Sir Dominick Sarsfeilde accord-
ing to his (Chichester's) directions ; but confesses no more of his
brother, but that he was at Burdeauxe with him, and went
from thence to Paris, as will appear by the examination which
is herewith sent. Believes that with him came the priest who
is a dangerous fellow, and was employed by the recusants
from hence about the beginning of the Parliament in May 1612
as he is credibly informed.
They are full of men of this priests' condition, practisers of
sedition and insurrections, of which there is not a greater
worker than Owen M'Mahonne the titulary Archbishop of
Dublin, son to Ever M'Cooly, who is still in the kingdom and
often in this city of Dublin ; albeit he (Lord Chichester) cannot
get him nor any draught upon him though he has oifered
largely for it.
Foresees by the gathering of these clouds together that a
storm is threatened, and surely they have some desperate
practice in debate among them ; the hearts of the natives are
for the most part against them (the State). They are a hand-
ful of men, in entertainment here so ill paid that every one is
discontented and out of heart, and themselves so discredited
by borrowing and not repaying according to promise that they
cannot take up a thousand pounds in twenty days if the
safety of the kingdom lay upon it, and what service he can
perform without men and money if occasion require it is easily
conceived.
Does his best to discover their plots and to frustrate them
but without more help will be soon wearied in a tempest when
commands, law, and proclamations are of no use without the
sword to make them obeyed.
Has not observed so many cruel murders, robberies, and out-
rages to have been committed in many years preceding, as
within these six months, which assures him they are hopeful
of invasion from foreign parts, of the return of the fugitives,
or of some home insurrection. Writes this in discharge of his
duty.— Dublin Castle, 18 March 1614-(15).
Pp. 2. Signed. Add. Endd. Encloses,
^'^'d'o^Z^' ^^- ^^^ Examination of Piers Myaghe taken the 2nd of
vol. 233. 10 1. JfaTC^1614-(15;.
h T'h ^"'r'"" rt"'"^f ^^ ^^^^^ ^^* ^^ ^^^ ^^^™ "^'^ °f ^^ Jcingdom this 14 years.
Cork, and became fugl f '^''^^ ^^'^^^ 2/««^'s past he served William Meade in Naples,
tive the second or third from whom he parted because his said master was not then
year of the King. able to_ buy him clothes ; but since then he heard that he grew
rich, his means being increased and better paid than formerly.
He afterwards served a gentleman of Padua, and for two
years he waited on my Lord Nevill in his chamber, and lately
he attended on my Lord Cromwell till now (being desirous to
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1615.
This brother of his
is James Meagh, the
priest, who (as is re-
ported) is by the Pope
made Bishop of Cork.
I have caused him
to be re-examined, and
to be committed for a
time, albeit my letters
from Padua say he is
an honest man.
I have given order
for these men's com-
mitment likewise until
they confess more.
S.P., Ireland,
vol. 233,1011.
return to his country) a pilgrwi met him in Padua, and told
him that he might meet his brother at Pugia, wayfaring from
Rome, whither he accordingly travelled, and finding him there
did accompany hivi down to Burdeux, and from thence his said
brother went-up to Paris, where this exami7iant saith his pur-
pose is to study, and this examinant came over in this passage.
He saith that he means to play the merchant, and seek to be
some help to his elder brethren. He saith that he could not
conceive that his said brother had any title or dignity from
Rome, nor intended to come for Ireland, for ought he could
guess by him.
David M'tell and George Morroghe, merchants, they being
examined and sworn, say that they brought over no passengers
out of Burdeux nor any other part, &c. other than the above
Piers Myagh, who being their townsman they could not well
deny him that courtesy. They say that they saiv James Myagh,
the priest, in Burdeux, and left him at their coming down to
the Poll-hed. They never heard from him nor any other that
he had the title of Bishop of Cork, for they were not desirous to
have any traffic with him. They saw no other priest nor friar
of their country there. They say that they neither brought
any books nor letters over with them to any man whatsoever,
nor 'message by woQ^d of mouth, for they knetv the danger
thereof.
For news, they say that Monsieur Scrrelly, the Chancellor
of Paris, his son, went through Burdeux, toiuards Spain, in
ambassade, to present the King of Spain's daughter from his
m.aster, the King of France, with a carcaiiett, valued at three
hundred thousand ducats, as a new year's gift. They say that
within a fortnight after they saw another ambassador out of
Spain come to Burdeux, and so going on to the French Court,
■with three fair white Naple's horses of a very great price, as a
present to the French King. They say that the said r)iarriage
is concluded by general voice.
They say that the Duke Vandoma, coming out of Brittany
to Paris upon the King's letter, was there really entertained
by the King and the Queen Regent, and durimg his abode
there, by direction sent clown from the King, the great castle of
Blenett and three other great forts in Brittany {where Vandoma
was governor) were quite razed down to the ground, of ivhich
work they say there are many and several reports in France,
(kc. — Ex''. Bom. Sarsfelde.
Pp. 2. Endd. : " The examination of Piers Myagh, and of
two merchants of Cork, 1614."
42. James Myagh to his brother Garrett Myagh.
Came hither upon the 7th of June from Loreto, and has
done his business here to his own content and will depart, God
willing, for home with all speed if he go not unto Napoles to
pass away this heat until mid August, which he will know
to-m^rrotu of certain by Mr. Mead's letter from Napoles.
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lEELAND — JAMES I.
1615.
March 21.
S.P., Ireland,
vol. 233, 11.
March 22.
Philad. P.,
vol. 4, p. 394,
His brother Pirris (Pierse) has made, great suit to be received
in the order of the Gapuoines, and wrote unto his colonel for
a testimonial of his birth, but hears he is not received. If he
be not, luill, by God's grace, bring him unto Ireland: He is %n
Luca or Bologna. From Bologna he wrote his last letter,
where he studies. He writes a fair hand. Has, God be thanked,
effected by the favour of his good friends many business to his
own credit and his brother's profit as much as he deserved, and
leaves friends to effect one thing that is in his mimd, which
he hopes to obtain in time, and has another ccs good almost as
that. Prays to be commended to Edm. Coppinger and Cat
Brughis, Eleanor, and her daughters Christian, Cat, and Anne.
Cat and Hanna Cop)pinger, and Willicum Sersfeld, Thomas
Sersfeld, John Coppinger, and John Welshe, his aunt Margaret
Myaghe, Walter Coppinge, John Burgas, Donnel M'Art, Brien
M'Owen, whose business I leave here, andtuill be effected by my
letter out of Ireland to poor John Tober, unto whom now he
toill be able to do some content. To Claden (?) and his Mr., to
Arthior SJdddy, Honest James Gould, and, above all, to Father
William Farris. Is ready to depart, and ivill be with them in
September or October, from Rome the 1st of Jtdy 1614.
Signed : Your loving brother. Commend me tmto Mr. Thomas
F. Ceroid ; commend me unto the felhers all, and to Robert
Tyrry and his tuife Eleanor and my uncles, arul to Anne
Sarsfeld, and to James Tyrry and Stephen.
P. 1. Add. : " To his loving brother, Mr. Garrett Myagh,
merchant at Cork." Endd.
43. Lord Deputy to Winwood.
Is advertised that James Meagh, the priest, is landed ; he
came, no doubt, in the same ship with his brother. He
reports that Tyrone, with other fugitives, are preparing to
come with forces into this kingdom to regain their lost patri-
monies, and to gain to those of the Church of Rome the free
exercise of their religion. This news is pleasing and welcome
unto a people so discontented and unconstant. What effects
it wiU produce they may better foresee than prevent. Will
do his best to get him, and some others as bad as himself,
apprehended, but they are so watchful and have so many
friends that they will hardly light upon them. Doubts not
but His Majesty has good espial upon these fugitives, and will
either prevent their coming or enable the Government to
encounter them upon their landing. Without such care much
will be left to hazard.— Dublin, 21 March 1614-15.
P. 1. Signed. Add. Endd.
44. Chichestee to the Lords of the Council.
In answer to their letters of 20th of last month, concern-
ing an order he had shortly before made in favour of the
British undertakers and other inhabitants of the escheated
lands in Ulster, relieving them from the payment of certain
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tithes in kind, which some represented to their Lordships as
done out of his want of affection towards the Church, he may
truly say of himself that he has wished to have this poor
church planted with ministers of the Gospel, and that he has
always^cherished their profession, and done more for them than
for any other sort of men besides.
Confesses that when he first heard some of the Ulster
prelates maintain it here that by the project of plantation the
tithe-milk, among some other like innovations, was due and
payable to the ministers there, he truly held it a position more
zealous and sharp than moderate and cautious, and he wiU
here trouble their Lordships with these few of his many
reasons.
First, he knew that this manner of tithing was not general
in all the King's dominions no more than it was ever heard of
or at least exacted in this realm until now ; besides, if their
Lordships had a prospect of the country, they would easily see
that it was never possible to be otherwise than it is at this
day in parishes of great extent without any towns or certain
habitations of people generally (more than some of the new
planters have lately made for themselves), and those also so
broken in sunder with rivers, bogs, woods, and mountains as
are not easily passable.
Again, the ministers are non-residents for the most part as
having few churches in repair nor houses to dwell in, nor do
they endeavour to build them any ; yet, nevertheless, intend-
ing their own profit most among the Irish (who first com-
plained of this new tithing, and were animated by some of
the undertakers, no doubt), they farmed their tithe-milk to
certain kerne, bailiff's errant, and such like extortionate
people, who took the same rudely, to the extreme displeasure
of the poor people whose daily food and blood it is, and with
like envy to the ministers of the Gospel and their profession.
When he first heard of this manner of tithing, before the
people were persuaded to it and conformable, he doubted if it
could be fitly called the planting of religion and advancement
of the Chiu'ch as many do ; and sure he is that, whilst some
of them strove to get those things into their hands incon-
siderately, they foresaw not the peril in which they engaged
themselves and others ; for one minister was pitifully mur-
thered, with 44 wounds about him, for that cause, and another
lay person was slain in defence of a minister, his master.
Again, of later times, he has been advertised of sundry
other outrages committed by priests and their abettors against
the ministers in some other places also (so far has hatred
increased against them), insomuch that there are six or seven
score people so engaged already in these villainies that they
hold no place safe for them, but the woods and mountains
where they now stand upon their keeping in several parties.
On the other hand, seminary priests and Jesuits, waiting for
doubtful changes and chances of time, are still ready to work
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1615.
March 23.
GraDt Book.
March 25.
Fhilad. P.,
Tol. 2, p. 31C.
upon the ill-affected multitude, incensing them to entrap and
oppress the ministers, how thej^ can, so that it is no longer
safe for them, especially in Ulster, to stray much abroad with-
out guards and convoys, if they have to travel.
Soon after the first noise of these things there came to him
Captain Turlogh, the son of Sir Art O'Neil, and Con M'Tur-
loo-h O'Neil, two principal gentlemen of their sept, one of the
county of Tyrone and the other of Armagh, expressly em-
ployed by the country to complain of grievances, and on their
own behalf also, to show how one of them had been com-
mitted to prison, and many other men, by one Dawson and
others, the Lord Primate's officers (but without his Lordship's
knowledge) for light causes, to wring money out of them.
Appeals to their Lordships whether it was not high time for
him to interfere and make provision for the favour of this
cause, and for the safety of the whole ministry.
He encloses a copy of his order ^ to show that it is but
temporary, and that however they shall be able hereafter to
enjoy the benefit of this tithing, the church and clergy of
Ulster is at this day far otherwise provided for than this
kingdom has ever known before.
Prays their Lordships to believe that his act proceeded of a
good intention. — Castle of Dublin, 22 March 1614.
Pp. 21. Copy.
45. Commission to Lord Chichestee.
Commission to Arthur Lord Chichester, Lord Deputy of
Ireland, to file certain bills agreed upon in Parliament, held in
Ireland. Grant Book, p. 127.
46. The King to Chichester.
Has changed his resolution concerning the dissolving of
Parliament of next session. It shall depend upon the good
or ill success of the bill of subsidy now transmitted. If by
his good endeavours he (Chichester) shall procure the passing
thereof, then the Parliament is to be prorogued to some day
certain in the next winter quarter between Michaelmas and
Easter, as Chichester shall appoint.
But if he should perceive that the subsidy biU is not
likely to pass he is then to dissolve Parliament without
any further prorogation or adjournment. And whereas, on
the first summons of the Parliament, he (the King) had called
by writ the Earl of Abercorn, Lord Audley, Lord Ochiltree,
and Lord Burley to attend the Parliament, which they have
neglected to do, Chichester is to inform them that the King
dispenses with their services there if he (Chichester) should
find any of them disposed to attend. — Westminster, 26 March
1615.
P. 1. Sign manual at head. Add. Endd.
' Not forthcoming.
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J 615.
March 25.
Philad. p.,
vol. 2, p. 312.
March 25.
Philad. P.,
vol. 2, p. 314.
47. The King to Chichester.
As Chichester has been unable to settle, pursuant to the
commission given to him, the disputes for precedency which
have arisen between the Viscounts Gormanston, Barry, and
Roche, and betwixt the Barons of Slane, Courcy, Lixnaw, and
others, through the late discontinuance of Parliament there,
he is, with the aid of the Council, to qualify their disputes
and settle the differences temporarily, so as that the business
of Parliament be not interrupted, placing them as they find
them placed on the Parliament roll in Sir John Perrott's
government, or other rolls of the best credit there, without
prejudice to their rights, and to let them know that the lords
who shall not be satisfied with the present order shall be heard
over there next Trinity or Michaelmas term, or other fit time
as Chichester shall appoint, before the King's Commissioners'
Marshal. — Westminster, 25 March, in the 12th year of the
reign.
P. U.
Sign manual at head. Add. Endd.
March 25.
Carte Papers,
vol.30,Nos. 64, fiS.
48. The King to Chichester.
Having for divers years past allowed the pay of a company
of 100 soldiers, with a captain and officers, to be converted to
the building of a wall about the town of Knockfergus, and
after the finishing of that work directed that the pay of 50 of
the said soldiers should be converted to raising of a company,
to be under the command of Sir Arthur Savage, and the pay
of the other 50 laid out in repairing the Castle Knockfergus,
it is now his royal pleasure that the pay of the said last 50
be employed in raising another company of foot, to be under
the command of Sir Charles Wilmot. — Westminster, 25 March,
in the 12th year of the reign.
P. 1. Sign manual at head. Add. Endd.
49. The King to Chichester.
Acknowledges the care and industry of Sir Josias Bod ley
and his men in the accurate and orderly survey they have
lately made of the Ulster plantation by his (the King's),
command, and having " examined, viewed, and reviewed with
our own eye every part thereof " he is discontented at the
slow progress of that plantation ; some few only of the servi-
tors and natives having as yet performed the conditions of
the plantation ; the rest (for the greater part) having either
done nothing at all, or so little, or by reason of the slightness
thereof to so little purpose, that the work seems rather to be
forgotten by them, and to perish under their hand than to be
advanced, some having begun to build and not planted, others
begun to plant and not build, and all of them in general
retaining the Irish style, the avoiding of which was with him
(the King) the fundamental reason of that plantation. Has
made a collection of the names of the defaulters, which he
shall retain as a memorial, and they shall be sure to feel the
eflfects of his displeasure as there shall be occasion.
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IRELAND — JAMES I.
1615.
March 25.
PMlad. p.,
vol. 2, p. 310.
March 26.
Philad. P.,
vol. 4, p. 397.
If he had been as overgreedy of his profit as some of them,
he might have converted these large territories of escheated
lands to the increase of his revenue ; but he chose, rather for
the safety of that country and for the civilizing of that people,
to part with them at extreme under value, and to make a plan-
tation of them. Consequently he may, without breach of
justice, make bold with their rights who have neglected a
service of so much importance to him, and reserve the lands
of those who have neglected to perform the articles of planta-
tion, and bestow them upon worthier men. And, though the
time is long since expired for completing their contract, yet
in his grace, and that they may be the more inexcusable if
they fail in their duties thereafter, he assigns them a further
time, to the last day of August come twelvemonths, 1616, which
shall be final and peremptory to them, and when he is deter-
mined to seize into his hands the lands of any men whatsoever,
without respect of persons, whether he be a British under-
taker, servitor, or native, that shall be found defective in
performing the articles of plantation. After that limit of
time Sir Josias Bodley shall take a particular survey of the
plantation as it then stands, and he (Chichester) .shall seize
into the King's hand the proportions of those by him certified
as defaulters.
And that no man may pretend ignorance of what is ex-
pected of him. Sir Josias Bodley is to take a review of his'
last survey, and shall signify to the Londoners, and every
undertaker, servitor, and native, their several defects and
omissions, that they may be all reformed or performed against
the next survey which he (the King) has appointed to be
taken of the plantation there. — Westminster, 25 March, the
13th year of the reign.
Pp. 2. Sign manual at head. Add. Endd.
At foot in large sprawling hand is the following : —
" My Lord in this service I expect that zeal and upright-
ness that you will spare no flesh, English or Scottish ;
for no private man's worth is able to counterbalance the
perpetual safety of a kingdom, which this plantation
being well accomplished will procure."
50. The King to Chichester.
Copy of the foregoing letter.
Endd. by Chichester : " This postscript was written in the
original with His Majesty's own hand, which I have left with
the Lords Justices to be executed according to his princely
directions."
51. LOEDS OF THE COUNCIL to ChICHESTEE.
Will perceive that the King has thought fit to make stay
altogether of the Act for the increase of trade and commerce,
and to reduce the Act concerning the natives to another form
than as it came from thence, although it be drawn upon the
frame of the other bill, and therefore cannot be otherwise
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1615.
taken than as warranted by Poyning's Act. Upon consulta-
tion with those of His Ma-iesty's servants here, who have been
best acquainted with the government there in respect of the
places they formerly held in that kingdom, held it unneces-
sary to have any new authority given for the erection of new
ports and havens in Ireland, as well in respect of the number
on all the coasts, and particularly in the north, and fitly
enough situated and dispersed, so that the addition of the new
would prejudice the old, as also, for the increased charge of
officers, the revenue would be eaten out. If at any time it
should be thought fit to erect a new port, there is no question
but it may be done by His Majesty's prerogative without Act
of Parliament. For another main point of that biU, which is
the restraint of fishing by strangers upon the coasts of that
kingdom, there are reasons of State that induce them to
resolve that at this time it be forborne, especially as it is a
thing His Majesty may do by his prerogative without Act of
Parliament. So that these two being the principal and most
important parts' of that bill His Majesty has been pleased to
make stay of the same.
For the second Act the chief reason of the alteration was
that the repeal of statutes was general without reciting the
statutes in particular, which in all cases of weight is no better
than walking in the dark'; so much more in this case, as they
were informed that the printed book of Statutes of Ireland,
which they have in that kingdom, is no perfect register of all
the Acts there, but that there be many public Acts in
the records there not printed in the book. His Majesty
therefore directed that the Acts in the printed book should
be considered, particularly such as import any disablement
of the natives there. And if His Majesty, finding that
the disabilities there were of two kinds, one concerning
matters of commerce, conversation, marriage, fostering, and
other kinds of like private actions of social life, and
the other concerning the bearing of office, and that, but in
a few particulars, and those for the most part on grounds of
weight, he conceived that the former of these should in due
time be repealed, being in efiect merely hostile and no ways
agreeable with that obedience and loyalty wherein he holdeth
the whole body of- his subjects there ; but for the latter he
reserves them for reasons of State unto a more fulness of time.
Nevertheless, if he (Chichester) should find upon the records
there any other acts of the former nature, and wiU transmit
some Act for their repeal, His Majesty will graciously consider
thereof.— Whitehall, 26 March 1626.
Signed : G. Cant,, T. EUesmere, Cane, T. SuffiDlke, Lenox,
Notingham, K. Somerset, Pembroke, Fenton, W. Knollys,
Kaphe Winwood, Fulk Grevyll, Jul. Csesar, Thos, Parry,
Thos. Lake.
Pp. 2. Add. Endd. : " Of the 26 of March 1615, from
the Lords of the Council of the bills of Parlyament returned
by Mr. SoUicitor."— Re. the 21st of Aprill.
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IRELAND — JAMES I.
1615.
March 26.
Docquet Book,
March 26.
March 28.
Carte Papers,
vol, 62, No. 190.
March 28.
Philad P.,
vol. 4, p. 399.
52. The King to Chichester.
Letter to the Lord Deputy that the pay of 50 soldiers
lately employed to repair Knockfergus should be employed
in raising a company of 50 foot, the commander thereof to be
Sir Chaiies Wilmot.
Docquet.
53. The Lord Deputy to the King's Counsel.
Warrant to prepare a fiant of a grant of the office of Master
Gunner, void by the death of William Williams, to Thomas
Cave.— Dublin, March 28, 1615.
P. 1. Signed at head. Orig. Endd.
54. Lords of the Council to Chichester.
His Majesty's extraordinary grace in mitigating the strict-
ness of the first scheme for the plantation in Wexford deserved
a more obedient conformity to the new settlement than the
inhabitants of the Murroughs, and the other territories to be
planted, as some of them have as it seems yet shown. But as
it is now plain that they are carried with an obstinate pride
and determination to oppose all orders that cross their own
wilful appetites, and as it is not their clamour or perverseness
that can divert His Majesty's resolution to have the last pro-
ject precisely put in execution, grounded as it is both in justice
and honour, so necessary for His Majesty's service and so
favourable to them. And as it appears that Walter Sjmnot
has been the principal author of this disobedience, whose im-
pudence has been such as falsely to deny his submission here
on behalf of himself and the rest to whatever His Majesty or
this board should set down touching the plantation in question.
And moreover has, with like shameless falsehood of set purpose,
mis-reported his (Chichester's) speeches to his countrymen
with an ill purpose, as by the sequel has appeared. He is to call
the said Synnot before him and to commit him to prison until
he see and acknowledge his fault. And for the rest, as Sir
John King and Sir John Blennerhasset, the late commissioners
there, have reported that divers of them are well inclined to
submit to His Majesty's pleasure, their names are to be
noticed, and favourable consideration had of them in distribut-
ing the lands. And as His Majesty's gracious attempt to
content the inhabitants has rather bred in many of them an
increased animosity than any conformity, he (Chichester) to
send for the most factious and refractory, and to restrain them
likewise of their liberty, as he shall do to Synnot for so
audaciously presuming, contrary to their own warrant and
authority given to their solicitor there, now to disclaim and
refuse to perform that which, by their (the Lords) order, and
His Majesty's command, so enjoined ; with regard to the clause
in their last instructions, that in casQ the natives should refuse
to surrender His Majesty would adhere to his first project, and
every man should stand on the strength of his own patent,
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29
1615.
April 1.
York House,
Carte Papers,
Tol. 62, No. 320.
April 1.
Grant Book,
April 1.
April 3.
Grant Book,
April 3.
April 3.
Grant Book,
April 3.
April 3.
Grant Book,
April 3.
April 3.
MSS. Trin. Coll.,
Dub., F. 3, 15.
and the rest of the lands for which there were no patent
should be divided and passed by patent to those of British
birth, and all sides left to the law, but in the meantime the
possession to continue in the natives ; they explain that by
the possession (which Chichester understood to be meant only
of those lands of which no patents were yet passed, and not
that the patentees who had already gained possession should
deliver the same up again to the natives as the other side do
interpret) they meant that the natives who were in possession
should be continued, and those who had lost it should be
restored till evicted by due course of law. — Whitehall, 28
March 1615.
Signed : G. Cant., T. Ellesmere, Cane, S. Suffolke, Lenox,
Raphe Winwood, Fulk Grey, Tho. Parry, Jul. Csesar, Tho.
Lake.
Pp. 21. Add. Endd.
55. Lord (Chancelloe) Ellesmere to Sir John Davis.
Has received his letters, sends best wishes for his good speed
in his parliament service.
P. 1. Orig. Add.
56. Commission to Receive Accounts.
Commission to the Lord Chancellor and others to receive
the accounts of Sir Thomas Ridgway, Bart., concerning the
treasurership of wars in Ireland.
Ch^ant Book, p. 158.
57. Commission to Levy Debts to the Crown.
Commission to ask Lord Chichester and others to gather in
all debts as were due in Ireland to Henry VIII., Edward VI.,
Queen Mary, and Queen Elizabeth, and to James I., with power
of instalment.
Grant Booh, p. 157.
58. Commission for Sale of Lands.
Commission to the Lord Deputy of Ireland and others to
sell entailed and concealed lands there, with certain exceptions.
Grant Book, p. 158.
59. Commission to lease Lands.
Commission to the Lord Deputy of Ireland and others to
lease lands there for 21 years or under, to take surrenders, and
to compound for wards and marriages.
Grant Book, p. 159.
60. Examination of Dermot Oge M'Donne taken before the
Lord of Meath, Sir Toby Caufeild, Captain Dodding-
ton, and Francis Annesly, the 3rd of April 1615.
About a fortnight after the summer assizes held at Dun-
gannon, A.D. 1614, deponent, with one Dermot M'Redmond
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Moyle in his company, came to the house of Art Oge M'Don-
nel O'Neil, chanceably a time when they were at mass.
They found the door shut and two men keeping the door,
called Hugh Moynagh M'Gilpatrick and Hugh Moynagh
M'Art, who knows this deponent and his companion, and let
them into the house, where they found the Friar O'MuUarky
saying mass, who was lately come thither out of Tyrconnell.
The hearers were Brian Crossagh O'Neile, Arte Oge O'Neile^
M'Donell, and his two brothers, Owen M'Phelomys, Sheely ny ■
Hosye, wife to the said Arte, " Ould " Donel O'Neile, father
to the said Arte, and the priest M'Murpheu.
Examinate only stayed within to say his prayers, and came
out of the house within a little while, and Cormac M'Redmond
Moyle followed him soon after.
At this deponent's going out of the house, the priest M'Mur-
pheu called him saying, " Dermot, you make very much haste
out of the house ? " Deponent answered him that he had
some business without, and that he would stay no longer in
the company.
" It is no matter," said the priest, " whether ever we see any
of thy master's men or not," meaning the King's, as this
deponent expounded it. " Then," said Brian Crossagh (which
this deponent overheard) " we shall answer for this another
day."
Then this examinate went his way with Cormac M'Redmond
Moyle towards the house of Brian Crossagh, and on the way
met Owen M'Ferdoragh Ony Maguire, who, after some short
communication, they telling him what they were doing at
Art Oge's house, went along in their company towards the
house of Brian Crossagh ; but before they got to his house Brian
himself overtook them, and said to this examinate that " they
did ill to flee from their God's service."
Examinate answered, " they did not flee from God's service,
but from the trouble of the world, which he had la.tely tasted of"
And said further to Brian, " if thou wilt give me a bueing ^
to be thy friend, I will give thee a bueing to be my friend."
Then Brian answered, " he would take no bueing of him,"
but presently gave him his sword, bidding him say, if he were
asked how he came by it, that he got it at play ; whereupon
this deponent, taldng the sword, said he would refuse nothing
that came to him in God's name.
And so taking his leave, he, with Cormac M'Redmond
Moyle and Owen M'Ferdoragh Boy, went to the house of one
Brian Maguire, which was not far off, where they had not
stayed long, but Brian O'Neile sent for them to come back
again, and on their way this examinate said to his companion,
" I am afraid Brian will take the sword from me, and there-
fore I will hide it," and so left it in a farmer's house called
1 Bieng, Bying, — a gift to conciliate favour, or to induce an engagement. See
"Vocabulary of Irish terms in State Papers of Henry VIII., vol. 3, p. S88, and
the passages in the text there referred to.
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Gillenelfe M'Rogan, who can witness it, telling him he won it
of Brian Crossagh at play.
At his return to Brian's house he found Brian and his wife
on a bed of rushes, and Brian called to him and bade him sit
down, which this examinate did, leaning his back to a speere
or division of wattles made in the house, which, looking
through, he might espy the Friar O'Mullarky on the other
side of the said wall ; and when Brian perceived that he had
espied the friar, he said in jest to him, " Take heed, there is
something will hurt thee," to which he answered he would
" not willingly be hurt." Then the friar spake likewise in
jest saying, " If I were a bull-beggar I would eat thee ;" and
then turning his speech into earnest said, " If I .did not think
thou . would be of my counsel I would cut off thy head."
Then Brian rose from his bed and said, " Tarry until I have
talked with him ; " and so went out of doors, taking this
examinate with him, and said unto him, " Dermot, thou hast
been a servitor for the King, and hast brought many men
to gTeat trouble and some to their deaths. Let me see what
thou has got by it ? If thou shouldest serve for five years
more and cut off many more, thou shouldest have nothing,
but in the end be hanged for thy labour. I was at the
assizes the other day, and Justice Aungier was ready to
revile me like a churl, if I did but look awry, and the other
black judge would lean his head upon one shoulder to see
if he could espy any occasion to hang me. I will not, by
my good will, ever come among them any more, and if thou
wilt take my counsel I shall have no occasion to think my
sword ill bestowed."
Upon those speeches Art Oge O'Neile came out, and with
him Owen M'Ferdorah Boy and Cormac M'Redmond Moyle,
and then Brian said to this examinate and the rest that they
had been servitors formerly, but now if they would take his
counsel, he would bring them to better service ; and if they
would take his, he would take theirs.
And further said, " You are all gentlemen : I know if you
gave me your word you will not break with [me] ; and if you
will be my counsel, we will get many more of our party, and
for your better assurance Edward O'Mullarky shall make the
order for yoiir reward-."
Then said this examinate, " Let me know first what you
mean to do, and then, it may be, we would be of your
counsel." Then said Owen M'Ferdoragh Boy, " I love my own
Lord well" (meaning Conn Ro. Maguire), "yet I love thee
far better ; and I have cause to love thee because thou mar-
riedst my lord's daughter. Therefore if thou canst work
with these gentlemen, meaning this examinate and Cormac
M'Redmond Moyle, thou mayest be sure of me."
Then said Art Oge O'Neile, " If I durst trust thee, I
would quickly tell thee what we would have thee do. But
I am afraid you would betray us," and with that he went
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into the house where the Friar Edward O'Miillarky was ; and
the said Art, plucking out a little red box, wished all the men
that were at the place from whence that box came were there
betwixt that and the church well armed, which stood about
half a mile off, called Tullyakteyne, and with that pulled out
a large paper out of the box, saying, that if they knew what
was written in that paper they would not be afraid to take
their party in the business they went about ; " for," said he,
" there is not a gentleman in this country, but his hand is set
" to this paper to take our parts."
Then they drank aqua vitoi out of a little bottle which the
friar had, of extraordinary aqtui vitas. Having drank, this
examinate with Owen M'Ferdoragh Boy and Cormac M'Red-
mond Moyle, asked what business was that they so earnestly
demanded help in, and what aids or warrant they had to bring
their matter to pass. Then said Brian Crossagh, " Is not Sir
Toby's foster a good warrant ? " This examinate replying
asked, " What fosterer has Sir Toby ?" They answered it was
" Conn Ro. M'O'Neil."
And Arte said further that how long soever Sir Toby had
that fosterer he had much need of him.
Then this examinate asked, " Why how do you think you
can get Sir Toby's fosterer that he is so careful of."
Then Brian Crossagh answered he was sure to have him
whensoever he listed ; and that he had a friend in Sir Toby's
house that was most of his counsel, which had promised to
deliver the boy unto us. Cormac asked who was that was
so near Sir Toby so much your friend, Art Oge said it was
Ned Drumane [Drummond ?]. Then said Owen M'Ferdoragh
Boy, it is true that if you have Ned Drumane to your friend
you may [be] sure to have him, for Sir Toby trusts him as
much as he doth any man about him. And Art Oge said
that within a few days he would go to Charlemont to see
how forward Sir Toby was to go to Dublin, meaning not to
take away Conn until Sir Toby were gone to Parliament, and
that Ned Drumane should bring him unto them, and they
would keep him prisoner with them two days, and then send
him back to Sir Toby as if he were in no fault. And further
said, " If our fortunes be to speed well, you shall have good
commands under us; -if not, we can all go to Spain with the
boy and be welcome." Saying further, " Do not you see that
William Steward, who married my sister, if he take our parts,
he being of the best blood of the Scots, you may be sure that
the best of the Scots will be with us, and we make no question
of William Steward but he will join with us whensoever we
shall call for him either in Ireland, or to get us a ship to
convey us away."
Then this examinate making a doubt that William Steward
was not of their side, Brian Crossagh took a book and swore
by it that William Steward had promised him. Art O'Neile
took the book and swore the like, and so did Owen O'Neile,
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brother to the said. Art, and that William Steward's hand was
to the writing, further telling and assuring them that within
one month they should hear of wars in Scotland, and that
Alexander M' James M'Surly Boy had set his hand to the
writing, and that those of Scotland should have begun the
wars first.
Brian Crossagh said further that if it had not been for three
of his friends that counselled him he had not been at the last
assizes at Dungannon. Then this examinate and his com-
panions asked him how long it would be before they would
put their plot into execution, and Brian answered that they
would no longer stay than they received an answer of the
letter which the Friar O'MuUarky was then writing to Alex-
ander M'Surley Boy, which letter being written they all four
signed it before their faces, viz. : — the Friar O'Mullarky, Brian
Crossagh O'Neile, Art Oge O'Neile, and Owen O'Neil, brother
to the said Art, and then Brian Crossagh put the letter in his
pocket. By thii it was supper time, and Brian Crossagh
swore that he would eat no meat until the friar had made
them friends with Art Oge, for there had been unkindness
between them and Art Oge upon some matter they had dis-
covered to the Bishop of Meath of that Art Oge's intention to
take him prisoner.
Then Edmond O'Mullarky ordered that Brian Crossagh and
Art Oge should give this examinate and Owen M'Fardoragh
Boy 51. a-piece, and that they should both go to Sir Toby
Caulfeild to deny the information they had given to the Lord
Bishop of Meath. Owen M'Fardora Boy said he durst not go
without a protection, so that Art Oge sent one Hugh Moynagh
M'Art to the said Sir Toby for the said warrant and protec-
tion, promising they should discover some good service for
His Majesty. As soon as Hugh Moynagh was returned with
the protection and warrant, they both went to Dungannon
where they found Sir Toby, and Owen Boy did then and there
make his denial in writing before Sir Toby touching the taking
of the Bishop of Meath.
But this examinate being, as he says, moved in conscience,
stole out of town and performed not the like as he had pro-
mised, for which Art Oge grew very much displeased, and
devised to murder him or do him some other mischief as here-
after shall be shown.
About a fortnight afterwards examinate was by the devices
of Brian Crossagh O'Neile decoyed to the house of one Shane
O'Dowey and Owen O'Dowey under false pretences, and
having gone about a stone's cast within a wood near the
house, being led by one Phelomy M'Gillrowney, one Patrick
Oge O'Murpheu that was lying in wait for him fell upon him,
and then this aforesaid Phellomy that enticed him into the
wood took him by the leg and pulled him down to the ground,
and instantly Art Oge came in with Mahown M'Gillegroom,
Hugh Moynagh M'Art, Owen M'Ferdoragh Boy, and Owen
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O'Neile, brother to Art, all falling upon him. First they
searched him and took away from him his ticket of his
pardon, the warrant he had gotten from Sir Toby, and a war-
rant that the judge had given him for his safe coming to the
assizes at Dungannon. Having taken those things from him
Art Oge drew his shyne to have kilt him, but Patrick Oge
M'Murpheu stayed him, wishing him not to draw his blood,
but rather sew him up in his mantle and leave him there.
So they tied him with withies and stames, and then fell to
council whether they should kill him or not. And he thinketh
they had killed him, but that his gossip Owen M'Fardoragh
Boy dissuaded them, wishing them rather to send him to
the jail and lay treason to his charge. At which course Art
Oge was at the last contented, making full account Sir Toby
would have hanged him as soon as he had brought him to
him. And so this examinate was sent to the jail and there
remains.
Signed : George Midens, Thoby Caulfield, Fran. Annesley.
Pp. 5. Copy.
April 4. 61. Lord Lennox to Sie John Davys, Kt.
™l'^6^2^No'^242 ^^^ written to the Lord Deputy concerning the alnage
of Ireland, and sent him a certificate for Sir Henry Yelver-
ton, Kt., and others, together with an ancient record from
the Tower, proving that the subside and alnage of cloth is no
new thing in Ireland, and requests his advice and assistance.
—Whitehall, April 4, 1615.
P. 1. Orig. Add. Endd.
April 6. 62, Walter Earl of Ormond and Ossoey to the King.
vol! 233,^12; ^^^ entertained His Majesty's recommendation for his re-
concilement with Lord Dingewall, as touching the doubts
growing upon the assurance made by his uncle to the Lord
Walshe, Sir John Everard, and others, to the behoof of his
cousin the Lady Dingewall, and although Lord Dingwall has
not done justice to his endeavours for effecting his inter-
marriage with her (in performance of His Highness's pleasure)
and although a good part of the land contained in the former
assurance is subject to his just claim, yet he will notwith-
standing yield that the diiferences of that estate shall be com-
posed by arbitration of lawyers, or of indifferent friends
who have judgment to determine of questions of this difficulty ;
but hopes the King will bind him to this, if Lord Dingwall
shall stir new doubts and not rest satisfied. Professes his
submission and loyalty.
Touching the settlement of his liberties, the judges are not
yet returned from their circuit, so that the Lord Deputy might
advise and resolve upon those particulars wherein His Highness
required to be informed.— Caricke, 6 April 1615.
P. 1. Signed. Add. Endd.
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1615.
April 6.
S.P., Ireland,
YOl. 233, 12.
April 12.
PMlad. P.,
vol. 2, p. 318.
April 12.
Acta Regia,
P.E.O.,
Hibernica.
63. SiE R. Cooke to Sir R. Winwood.
He counts his endeavours to form a plan for the reductions
of His Majesty's charge has been hindered by the report of
Tyrone's return. Refers to the intended reform of abuses in
the Exchequer. Hears that Sir Dudley Norton is about
coming out to Ireland.— Dublin, 6 April 1615.
P- 1. Signed. Add. Endd.
64. The King to Chichester.
Sir Richard Moryson long employed in the government of
Munster, first as one of the Commissioners after the death of
Sir Henrj- Brunckard, and afterwards as Vice-President under
Lord Danvers, which he is now to leave by reason of Lord
Danvers' retirement, and the Earl of Thomond's appointment
in his stead, whereby he is without any manner of employment ;
he is to be restored to the government of Wexford for his pre-
sent maintenance to hold during pleasure. He is also to have
a pension of 10s. per day during pleasure, as from Ladyday
last, and for the avoiding of any increase of charge the amount
he is to be made by defalcation of so many pays out of wards
as (Chichester) may deem suitable for that end, as being of the
least use there, the fort of Castlemayne only excepted. —
Westminster, 12 August, in the 13th year of the reign.
Pp. 2. Sign manual at head. Add. Endd.
65. The King to Lord Chichester.
Finds no remedy for the barbarous manners of the mere
Irish, which keeps out the knowledge of literature and of
manual trades, to the lamentable impoverishment and, indeed,
destruction of that people, so ready and feasible as, by first, by
settling a firm estate in perpetuity to such of the present
inhabitants as have the best disposition to civility, who have
heretofore held them but temporarily, and subject to the
extortions and tyranny of their usurped chieftains ; and,
secondly, by intermixing amongst them some of the British to
serve for examples and teach them order, and settling them
in places where by reason of the King's title he may place
them without wronging any of his subjects there.
His own experience of Ulster, and the report of others of
the civility induced in other parts by ancient plantations,
proves how behoofful is this great work. And being given to
understand of some titles he has, as well general as special, to
all or part of the territories called the county of Longford, the
county of Leitrim, and other Irish countries in Munster,
Leinster, and Connaught, the unsettled state of which he (the
King) never hears of without grief He (Lord Chichester) is
therefore by himself or his chosen Commissioners to inquire
into the King's title, the present state, number, and condition
of the inhabitants, the chiefries claimed by the chief pretended
lords, and how these chiefries may best be reduced and settled ;
and to report his opinion in a business so much importing the
c 2
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[April 13.]
L-hilad. P.,
vol. 4, p. 402.
April 13.
Philad. P.,
vol. 4, p. 401.
April 15.
Stearne MSS.,
Trin. Coll., Babliu,
H.3., 15.
welfare and safety of that kingdom, and the future ease ofhis
(the King's) coffers, often heretofore burdened with repressing,
the uncivil humours of that people.— Westminster, 12 April,
in the 13th year of the reign.
Pj3. 3|-. Sigii manual at head. Add. Endd.
66. Petition of Sir Ralph Sidly.
Prays a direction to the. Lord Deputy and Council for their
assistance in levying the rents due to him out of his lands in
the county of Longford, in the receipt of which he was inter-
rupted by the claims of Sir James Crichton, Sir James Temple,
Sir James Hamilton, and others to certain pensions out of those
lands, now set aside, the rather as the petitioner has already
paid up large arrears of rents to His Majesty for such lands
as he held in Ireland, although he had been a suitor for a
release on the grounds of the lands being waste.
Endd. : " This petition ys to be sent to my Lord Deputy
with a lettr., &c. — Raphe Winwood."
67. Lords of the Council to Chichester.
As he is already acquainted with the ancient suit of Sir
Raphe Sidly, they forbear from the details, but refer to him
his enclosed petition for some settled course for the quiet pos-
session and recovery of such rents and arrears as in right and
equity belong to hira, which they request him to favour, the
rather as he has now made payment of such debts and arrears
as were lately due to His Majesty for some lands he held in
that kingdom. — Whitehall, 13 April 1615.
Signed: C. Cant., T. Suffolke, W. Knollys, E. Wotton,
Raphe Winwood, Fulke Greagh, Jul. Ctesar, Tho. Lake.
P. I Add. Endd.
68. Examination of Coll Duff M'Quillen, taken the
15th day of April 1615 before Sir Thomas Phillips.
Says that on Tuesday the 4th of this instant month, he
with others being employed by Sir Thos. Phillips, with Mur-
tagh M'Tammany in his company, to apprehend certain male-
factors, came to the house of one James M'Edmond Tarrlaugh,
of [ ],^ where, hearing that one Teig O'Lennan was at
a place called Dramocke, with a woman and a boy that was a
fool in his company, went thither in the night, and said
Murtagh entered the house and attached the said Teig
O'Lennan.
Says that this fool had a good handsome coat of Irish
frieze on his back, which the said Alexander M'Donnel had
given him ; but what after became of the said fool this exami-
nate knows not ; but having the said Teig in his custody, tied
him with a rope to his leg, and caused the foresaid Murtagh
M'Tamany to hold it ; and when they had gone a small dis-
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tance from the town the said Teig desired this deponent to
take the rope in his hand, and not suffer the said Murtagh to
come within the hearing of them ; for that he had a matter of
great importance to deliver for the King's service, which this
examinate granted unto. And taking the rope the said Teig
said that he was willing to go to Sir Thomas Phillips, to whom
he would reveal the greatest service for His Majesty that was
done in Ireland this 10 years ; and that he would desire no
more but to be sent in a handlock coupled to this examinate
to the Lord Deputy, and that if he did not there prove all his
sayings to be true he would be content to be hanged without
any manner of favour to be shown him. After which speeches
they had not gone far, but they met with Provost Marshal's
men on the way (as they were going towards Sir Thos. Phillips),
which bearing malice to this examinate took him and the said
Teig and brought them before the Marshal, where this exami-
nate says he was fast bound and very hardly used by the
Marshal, and that within a very small time after the Provost
Marshal had apprehended this examinate a soldier under Sir
Thos. Phillips, whose name is Murtagh Mullan, being employed
with this examinate about the King's service, appeared, and
by chance absent when the said Teig was apprehended by this
examinate, and, when they were both taken by the Marshal's
men, hearing thereof hasted to Sir Thomas and acquainted
him with all the proceedings aforesaid.
Upon which advertisement the said Sir Thomas sent to the
Marshal to bring the said Teig O'Lennan and this examinate
before him, which the Marshal performed. And being brought
to Toome, where Sir Thomas was, the said Marshal, Ensign
Thursby, and the rest in their company opposed themselves
wholly against this deponent, and had procured by some in-
formation against this examinate to take away his life, and in
all things gave credit and countenance to the said Teig, which
he, the said Teig, well perceiving, denied that ever he promised
to do any such service to His Majesty, and stood very stoutly
in that denial before the said Sir Thomas and the rest that
were present. He had .-Alexander M'Donnel's pass. In regard
thereof they gave credit to his words.
Upon which their favours towards the said Teig, the said
Sir Thomas returned the said Teig to the Marshal to be dis-
posed of, and committed this examinate to the stocks, where
he continued two days and two nights ; and until Sir Thomas
received some advertisement from the Marshal of the re-
apprehension of the said Teig (whom he had set at liberty).
And the said Sir Thomas finding no matter of substance to
take away this examinate's life set him at liberty. But what-
soever after happened of the said Teig this deponent knows
not, but that he saw him soon after that as prisoner with the
said Sir Thos. Phillips at Toome aforesaid.
Signed : Thos. Phillips.
Pp. 3. Copy.
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vol. 233, 14.
1615.
April 18. 69. LoKD Deputy to the Pkivy Council.
S-P- Mand, rpj^g lawlessness of the people has made it necessary for a
time to employ certain provost marshals itinerant into sundry
counties, especially Ulster, with a few light forces, with com-
missions to execute martial law upon seditious persons and
others, but with restraints, as it lay not in their own power to
put any man to death without the consent and allowance of
some justices of the peace, that should first take the common
fame of the country and special examinations, also to condemn
the party of a long continued and desperate ill demeanour.
By these means there is a pack of dangerous conspirators
discovered, as may appear by the examinations herewith sent.
This motive of this discovery was this, the examinate was
casually met by the provost marshal for Londonderry,
who having notice of him to be a suspected person and
ill) inclined, apprehended him, and soon after carried
him to Sir Thomas Phillipps, Kt., to be examined and to
answer his accusers. He was there acqiiitted of aU notorious
crimes and finally dismissed out of the provost marshals hands.
But whereas upon advertisement formerly given that Alexander
M'Donell, the captain of this conspiracy, and Brian Crossagh
O'Neile, another conspirator, had a purpose to steal away Con
O'Neile Tyrone's son, out of the fort of Charlemont for some
further bad design, as there was just cause to think, the Lord
deputy sent out warrants to apprehend them both, and it so
fell out that Alexander was apprehended about that time.
When the examinate within named was brought before Sir
Th. Phillips and acquitted as before said, and the news of it
came to the provost marshal within an hour after he had let
the examinate go, whereupon the provost marshal remember-
ing himself that the examinate had the said Alexander's pass
about him when he first took him, sent again in post after him
and brought him back to be examined the second time; he told
him of Alexander's late apprehension and imprisonment for
matters of treason, and that undoubtedly he for his dependence
and nearness unto him must needs be party or privy to all his
counsels, and therefore persuaded him to reveal what he knew
in that behalf, or else threatened to imprison or hang him
without delay, whereupon he made these voluntary confessions.
Their Lordships may be assured of this that these young men
and inexperienced (for so is the chief and many others of
them) could never entertain the thought of these desperate
attempts, but either they contemn the paucity and poor estate
of the soldiers and the weakness of the undertakers at^ this
present time (as well they may), or else they are assuredly con-
firmed or abused with news from beyond the seas that makes
them thus bold. The said Alexander and many of the rest are
apprehended, and some are to be brought hither to His
Majesty's castle. Will report the further proceedings.
The thing they affect most is to spoil the forts and garri-
son places, and especially the Derry, Coleraine, ;and Carrig-
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fergus. Coleraine is so wide and so slenderly inhabited that
without some fitter and more assured defence, it will be lost
at one time or other, to His Majesty's great offence and hazard
of all the country thereabouts. At the Lord Deputy's being
in England, he told the governor of the London plantation
and the rest of the committees of this, and advised them to
build a keep in a convenient place of the town to defend it
from thence against a sudden surprise. They promised to
give order for it, but it is not yet done nor pei-haps since
thought upon, though it imports them no less than the town
and all their other charges is worth. Prays that the company
of 60 foot may stand still imtil the works of Carrigfergus be
finished. There is great scarcity of money.
The Parliament is assembled this day, but there are no bills
yet come from England to hold them busied with, which is
an exceeding great displeasure to them ; for which cause and
for the unseasonableness of this time which yields slender
sustenance both for men and horses here, he would assuredly
have prorogued it once more, were it not for the bills of sub-
sidies which can abide no longer as they are now drawn.
Tyrone's son. Having learnt that they had a purpose to steal away Con
the son of Tirone from Charlemont as aforesaid, I caused him
to be brought up to this town where he is at school. He has
now attained the age of 14< or 15 years, and the eyes of the
country are much fixed upon him, as his Lordship may believe,
and so he is not safe here if His Majesty and he hold him in
any estimation. Prays him, therefore, to consider what to
have done with him whom the people are apt to make an idol
of if they had occasion and means convenient. — Dublin Castle,
18 April 1615. (83.1)
Pf. 4. Signed. Endd. Copy of a letter, &c. Encloses.
Feb. & March. 70. The Examination of Dermot Oge Bun taken by Edmond
S.P., Ireland, Blomer, High Sheriff of the county of Tyrone, at
TO . 233, 14 1. several times in Fehrucory and March, in the year
1614-[15].
Says that about a fortnight of All Saints' Day, he and
Oiuyne M'Fardorogh Boy M'Ouier were in a town of Bryan
Roe M'Ouyers, unto whom there came a boy of Bryan Crossagh
O'Neale, ccdled James O'Donell, and told examinate that
Bryan Crossagh sent for him by the same token that he gave
him a sivm^d, whereupon the examinate and Owen Boy tuent
to a place where Gormock M'Redmond, Moyle Maguyre, and
Phellime Buff M'Guille Roe tuas ; and conferring together
aivhile, the examinate and Owen M'Fardarogh Boy ivent before
them, to Bryan Crossagh! s house, being in Fermanccgh, and
there coming in they . . . .^ Bryan and his ivife lying
upon a bed a little after night, and Edmund O'Mullarky
upon another bed in the next room, when Bryan saiu them, he
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7vse up and luent forth with the examinant to a hedge hard
by the house, and then Bryan willed this examinant to call
forth Owyne M'Fardorogh Boye, and being together, Bryan
asked the exaTninant whether he was doing service to the
Englishmen ivpon the Irish, who answered, he did. Then
Bryan asked what he had got by it ; he said he had got his
pardon' ; whereupon Bryan answered that it were better for
him to do that which should do good both to his soul and body,
and it ivould be more profitable to him than all that he should
get by all the English ; after which words Bryan caused a
%vench to call forth Arte Oge O'Neale and .Owyne, his brother,
tvhich the examirmnt did not see before they came to Bryan
tvithout ; then, after, when they were altogether, Gormock
M' Redmond, Moyle Maguyre, and Phellime Buffe M'Guille
Roe came towards them, asking what earnest business they had
that they might not come to them. Bryan Grossagh said they
were welcome, for he was looking for them. Gormcuik said,
Bryan, you are a gentleman, and I will tell you a business
in which, if you will join with us, God ctnd the country will
thank you, and if you will follow my counsel you shall have
your share as well as I. Then said Gorm,ack, what was that
he would have him do. Then Bryan answered that he had a
service in hand good both for soul and conscience. Whither
will you go ? said Goo-mack, who answered, Not out of the
country. Then said Gormack to Arte Oge O'Neale, Are you
there ? I and Dermott and Owyne M'Fardorogh will hang
you. I shall not be glad of that, said Arte, but I had rather
tve should join in this service and to be all friends. If you
will follow my counsel, said Bryan, Edmond O'Mullarky is
within, to whom we will go, and I will warrant you that you
shall have your oiun saying, whereupon they all gave him
their words. Bryan told them that Arte Oge and all the
Glandonells would join with them, and so being in the house,
they did drink uskebagh after such time as they had given their
words. Further, Bryan did tell them that he was promised
that Goivne O'Neale should be brought to him by one that was
very near to Sir Tobye. The examinant asked how he durst
trust any of Sir Tobye s followers ? Thou art a fool, said he.
Then Arte Oge said, I will warrant you that he that did pro-
mise him will bring him ; then said the examinant, it must
be an Irishman, whereupon he asked what he was that he did
trust to it. Bryan said that it was one that Sir Toby will
never mistrust ; well, said he, being you have begun it, let not
the service fall. Then said Bryan, fear nothing, for it is
Edmund Drumane that hath promised to bring Gon unto ms,
and will go himself with us. The examinate asked how he
would get him, who answered that when it was his turn to
guard he would, after such time as the lieutenant was asleep,
bring him forth to himself and he would receive him and so
■ ride aivay with him, cond Edmund Drumane should return
because nobody should mistrust him ; and then upon their
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going forth he should come to him,. The examinate asked
whether he thought he would be true, luhereon Arte Oge did
answer that he need not fear that, for he had passed his
promise to Bryan. 1 warrant you when we have Con Sir
Toby luill never be seen in Tyrone again ; whereupon Arte
Oge did tahe out of a painted box a writing, and showed it
them, being a long piece of paper, wherein, as he said, there
was the hands of many gentlemen put to it of all such as
would assist them ; then Gormock, seeing the box, said, that
box is the box that Arte Oge M'Barons son sent you out of
Spain ; then said Edmond Mullarky, I would to God here
were as many as are from whence the box cavie. I xmuld
there %uere, said Bryan Grossagh, and with that leapt up.
Now, said Edmund O'Mullarky, gentlemen, are you ready
upon my counsel ? Bryan, do you remember when 0' Dough-
erty did send you a letter luhen you were in the Brayde ; that
letter did 1 write myself, and had 0' Dougherty followed my
counsel he had been a live man. Now, gentlemen, seeing you
have undertook this service, go forivard, and you shall not
want for gold and silver to sup>p>ly your wants ; tvhereupon
they all concluded to undertake this service, which shoidd have
been awhile after Sir Toby had been at Dublin. Further,
Arte Oge O'Neale said that James M'Sorly Boy's son hath
promised to give therti help, and that there uus a token betwixt
them, and at what time soever the token was sent, that then
they should rise up in arms in these parts, for they ivill begin
first ; and here is one William Stewart that did marry Bryan
Grossagh' s sister, that is of the best blood, and is a lusty young
man, and he will join with us now ; for not executing their
intended service %uas because they heard not from James
M'Sorly Boy's son, whose hand was to the writing that Arte
did show them as he said ; and further, the examinate said
that Arte Oge did lurite a letter in his presence, and the other
that tuere luith him, and after he had written the letter the
examinant and the rest did see Edmund O'Mullarkye put his
hand to the letter, and Bryan Grossagh made a mark, and
then Arte Oge did put his hand, and the letter had three seeds,
and was delivered by Arte to Bryan Grossagh, who promised
to send it tuith all speed, but tuhither the examinaie kneiu not
then, but heard afterward it was to James M'Sorley Boy's
son. They tuere in counsel three days about this business.
Further, he saith that one Arnogh Kennay, follower to Bryan,
did tell him after they had concluded that he kneiu there was
a writing in a painted box to that effect.
Arte Oge O'Neale did send to the sub-sheriff^ to oneet him in
Fentonagh, where he xvould be ivorth to him ten pounds if so
be he %vould tell him. [A line at end nearly obscured by wear
of a fold.]
Pp. 3. Endd. : " A copy of the examination taken by
Mr. Blomer, High Sheriff of the county of Tirone, of Dermot
O'Dunne, touching the takiag away of Con, Tyrone's son.
The first examination, 1614-[15]."
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S.P., Ireland, 71. The Examination of Teage O'Lennan taken by Thomas
■vo],233, i4ii. Foster, gent., Provost Marshal of the county of Lon-
donderrie, the 9th of April 1615.
Confesses that Alexander M'Donell, Lother M'Donell, Rorie
Oge O'Cahan, Gorie M'Manus O'Gahan, Shane M'Manus
O'Cahan, Sorley M' James Oge O'Donnell, Shane Oge M' Shane,
M'Bryen O'Neale, Male Oge M'Neale, M'Hugh O'Neale, Hugh
Mergagh M'Neale, M'Hugh O'Neale, his brother, Hugh Oge
M'Quinn, M' Brian O'Neale, Donell M'Gon O'Donell, Hugh
Boy M'Gon O'Donell, his brother, did agree in certain places
to go into rebellion as followeth : —
First, Alexander M'Donell, Lother M'Donell, Sorlay
M' James Oge M'Donell, of the Boote, ivith Rorie Oge O'Gahan,
of O'Gahane's country, and Gorie M'Manus O'Cahan, and
Shane M'Manus O'Gahan, of the barony of Coleraine, meeting
at the house of one Gill, three miles from Golraine, agreed
that Alexander M'Donell should {as chief), with Lother and
Sorley, mahe themselves as strong as they could ruith men and
arms from the Roote, Glandeboyes, and the Scottish islands,
whereupon Alexander M'Donell went to O'Haries, and sent
for the above-named Neal Oge M'Neale M'Hugh, and his
brother, out of the Glandeboyes, who eame to him to O'Haries
town, and swore they tvould be at his command with all the
forces they could make.
2. Rorie Oge O'Cahan, after this agreement at Gill's house,
%vas to make his best strength from Glane Fyne, by his own
means, and the force of Donell M'Gonn O'Donell and Hugh
Boy, his brother, of %vhom he told them he was assured, for
that he brought letters to them, from Sir Neale Garvie out of
England.
3. Rorie arul Shane, the sons of Manus M'Quivally, swore
at the house of Gill aforesaid, to assist them with all the poiver
they could make in the county of Londonderry or elsewhere.
This plot of treason they have been about ever since the
coming of Rorie O'Gahan out of England, that is about
two years, but not concluded upon till about Midsummer last
at the house of the said Gill as aforesaid, and that then at the
agreement, drew three conditions in writing, putting their
hands to them. Also this examinate confesses he saw the
articles in writing with all their hands above named at
them as, namely, these : That first they should go upon Gol-
raine, and that Rorie Oge (luith some others he would pro-
cure) would be drinking there all the day, and that he by a
friend could command the guard to betray the town, as by
letting them in, and that then, being in, would burn the town
and only take Mr. Berisforde and Mr. Rowley prisoners, and
to bum and kill all the rest, and to take the spoil of the town,
and so if they were able, to put all the Derry to death by fire
and sword, and to spoil the town, and to go from thence to
Lifforde, where they meant to do the like, except Sir Richard
Hcmsard, and so to have gone forwards to Masserine, Garrick-
fergus, and MovMjoy, and elsewhere, for they thought out of
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Sir Richard, Mr. Berisforde, and Mr. Rowley, to have Sir
Neale Garvie, O'Cahan, Sir Cor7)iucke M' Baron, and Sir
Neale Garvie' s son, set at liberty, who noiv are in prison in
England. This they encouraged themselves to do, for that they
said they would not do as O'Doughertie did, but resolved they
were able to hold out themselves until Lother M'Donell (who
meant to go to Scotland for the assistance of Collo M'Gillas-
picke and M'Gloud and Joyes's son, with whom Alexander
M'Donell and Sorley M' James O'Bonnell, being sent over to
Raghlines to keep them from, thence by Sir Randall M'Bonnell
and a great unknown to Sir Randall, that they shoidd be ready
upon any occasion when they sent for them, and that the said
Lother should go from them to Spcoin to procure what
strength he could from thence, for they assured themselves they
would be here tuithin a month after May, whether he ivent
or no.
Further said that a servant of Rorie O'Donell's brought
letters out of Spain to Sir Necde Garvie's brethren, which
letters came to Lother M'Donell, and the said Lother sent for
this examinant to read them, the one (being written in Irish),
tuherein was ivritten that the said brethren of Sir Necde
Garvie shoidd be alwcvys ready to join ivith the said Alexander
and his associates, and for the other letter, they told him it
was tvritten in English, so that he knoiueth not the contents
thereof. Also he afHrmeth Ja,mes Oge M' James M' Henry,
luithin the liberties of Colraine, is a chief actor in all these
businesses, and many others of the meaner sort who have
undertaken to folloiu them whensoever they shall ccdl for
them.
72. Additions upon a Second Examination of the above-
named Teage O'Lennan taken by Sir Thomas Phillips,
m., the 12th of April 1615.
Confirms his former depositions to be true, and further says
that they intended to take aivay Conn M'GrigieO' Neale, Tyrone's
son, and Henry M'GormackeM'Barron,and to keep'them in their
greatest fastness, they had till they %vere further strengthened ;
that Hugh M' Shane 0' Neale did undertctke to burn Mountjoy,
and that he did read a letter ivhich Bryen Crossagh ivrote to
Alexander M'Donel, ctssuring him thereby that he and his
three brothers-in-law, Maguyre's sons, would be all in readi-
ness ivith all forces they were cMe to mcdce to join tvith thein ;
and further saith that Neale M'Hughe's sons ivrote a letter to
Alexander M'Donell on Tuesday the 28th of March, and sent
it to him by a fool, to ivhich fool Alexander, upon receipt of
the letter, gave his coat off his back, and sent letters by that
fool to Bryan Crossagh O'Neale on Monday, the 3rd of this
month, and to M'Shane, that they should be ready ivith all
their friends and forces to put this treason in execution
about the 10th of May next, when all the gentlemen of account
would be at the Parliament, but he assured them that Sir
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Richard Hansard and the two mayors would be at home, and
not go up to the Parliament, and as for Sir Thomas Phillips
he ivould he at Dublin long before they should enter imto the
business so they assured themselves, so that they might without
danger go through with their intended purpose. And further
says that one Patrick Ballagh O'Murrey, a cleric that be-
longeth to Alexander M'Donell, doth ever write the letters that
pass froin Alexander M'Donell to those other gentlemen, and
that he and Laughlin O'Levertie, a priest, Bryan O'Levertie,
(that halteth), and CormacJc Roe M'Esheale are Alexander
M'DonelVs counsellors in this practise. And further, being
demanded %vhat arms or tveapons they have provided for this
business, says that Lother bought six swords about three
tveeks past, and hath some 20 men well appointed luith swords,
and some with pieces that used to be about his house, and that
Lother hath a card in Cormucke M,Quillyne's town that
dresseth the weapons for them, and that Alexander M'Donell
is no less provided than Lother for this attempt, and for the
most part of their weapons they hide them in bogs and waters,
but ujhere he Icnoweth not ; and for the other gentlemen, what
weapons or furnitures they have he saith he Jcnoweth not, and
this is all he can say as he saith touching this business.
Signed : Thomas Phillips.
He says that the papers with the names of the conspirators
and subscribers was in a box, and the box luas in a trunk, at
the house of Brian O'Leverty, near the Ban side, who is foster
father to Alexander M'Donnell.
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April 18. 73. Examination of William Anderson, one of the soldiers
under the command of Sir Thos. Phillips taken before
the said Sir Thomas, the 18th of April 1615.
Was one of the sentinels to look to James Oge M'Henry and
Kory O'Cahan. The said James Oge sought by all the de-
vices that he could practise to procure his liberty in tempting
this examinate to let him go.
Signed : Thomas Phillips.
April 18. 74. Examination of John Beare, another of the soldiers
under the command of Sir Thos. Phillips, examined at
the same time.
Was another of the sentinels appointed as WiUiam Ander-
son to look to the said James Oge and Rory O'Cahan.
Confirms Anderson's evidence.
Signed : Thomas Phillips.
P. ^. Copy.
April 20. 75. Examination of Donnell O'Mollan taken before Sir
Stearne MSS., Thomas Phillips, the 20th of April 1615.
F. 3.,"i5. " The last day of January last, being an holyday, this exami-
nate having that day brought his wife home according to the
use of the country, Rory Oge O'Cahan come to the house of
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this deponent's father with six men in his company on foot,
he being mounted on a laorse with a sword by his side, and
one of those six carried a fowling-piece (his name is Rory
O'Doherty, one of the O'Dohertys of Ennishowen) and had a
powder bag with powder and a bag of bullets ; the other five
were Tirlagh O'Mullan M'James, Patrick O'MuUan M'Manus,
Shane O'Mullan M'Connogher M'Shane, and two Rymers of
the [sept of the Creeries, their names he knows not. They
being come into the house Rory O'Doherty standing in the
house with his piece, hindered the people that they could not
conveniently pass by them. This examinate wished him
either to go forth of the house, or else put the piece from him,
which he said he would not do, nor yet depart until his master
went forth, meaning Rory O'Cahan, to which this deponent
replied that he and his master had good leave to depart.
Then the said Rory O'Cahan said that he would not go forth
of the house until he had drunk his fill, whether this exami-
nate would or not (if it were to be found in the house), and
that this deponent made more account of the worst boy that
came with Sir Thos. Phillip's soldiers than of him, and gave
them better attendance ; to which this examinate replied,
saying, that the people belonging to Sir Thomas were sent for,
and that he came before he was sent for, and therefore had
leave to go when he pleased. Whereupon the said Rory
O'Cahan said that one day before it were long he would be
able to do this examinate as much good or iU in Limavaddy
as Sir Thos. Phillips was then, and that he would find a day
to be even with this deponent for that night, and many other
things which he said he would remember. Whereupon this
examinate mistrusting that some mischief might be done,
desired those men that belonged to Sir Thomas Phillips to
help him to put the said Rory O'Cahan and his people forth
of the house, which they performed, and being forth, the door
was shut after them. Whereupon Rory O'Cahan drew his
sword and ran at the door, thinking to come in again. Then
this deponent gave his father's sword and his own rapier to
Sir Thomas's men for their defence, and so kept him out of
the house all that night. The next morning the said Rory
O'Cahan came again to the house and desired this deponent
to be friends with him and to forget what passed between
them the night before, but this examinate would not, but
openly told him before the whole company that he would not
be friends with him until he had acquainted Sir Thos. Phillips
with his speeches.
Says that there were present that heard Rory O'Cahan
utter all those speeches, Charles Fisher, Rice Jones, Richard
Howdat, Tirlagh O'Quig, Manus Oge O'Donnoghie, Gilduff
Mullan M'GiUiglas, Brian M'Shane Buy, with a great number
more.
Signed : Thos. Phillips.
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April 20. 76. Examination of Patrick Ballagh O'Murry taken the
Stearne MSS., 21st of April 1615 before Sir Thos. Phillips, Tristram
^''^F^trfs!^""' Berisford, and John Kowley.
That Alexander M'Donnel went to Londonderry in company of
Sir Randal M'Donnel about March last was twelvemonth to Sir
George Hamilton, where the said Alexander left Sir Randal
and went thence into Tyrconnel to Donnel M'Connor M'Don-
nel, the said Alexander having in his company thither Rory
M'Manus O'Cahan, Brian O'Leverty, and divers others, where
the said Alexander and the rest of his company stayed, after
Sir Randal's return, 18 days.
That he has often found Alexander M'Donnel discontented
that his uncle had his land and not himself, and that he lived
in hope one day to be owner thereof, and so did say many
times to this examinate.
That Alexander sent to Sir Randal by Hugh M'Neile and
John Oge Stewart, about Hallowtide last, to have a larger pro-
portion of land given him, and that if Sir Randal refused, he
would sell that he had to Mr. Rowley or Mr. Berisford, and
go seek his fortune otherwise.
Denies any knowledge of a letter brought by the fool from
Neale Oge and his brother Hugh Mergah, but agrees with
Teig O'Lennan for the time of the fool's coming to Alexander
(M'Donnel) in March last, and that Alexander gave the fool a
coat at that time, and that Alexander gave his pass about a
year since to Teig O'Lennan, which this examinate saw in
writing, to travel up and down as his servant where he
thought fit.
Denies that he was employed to write for Alexander
M'Donnel, but one Cormac O'Sheale was ever employed about
those businesses.
Lastly demanded how long the said Teig O'Lennan was at
Alexander M'Donnel's house, says that the said Teig was at
Gorry M'Hennery's house some eight days, and came from
thence to Alexander's, where he continued as a stranger not
above four days.
Signed : Thomas Phillips.
Pp. 2. Copy.
April 20. 77. HuMFPHREY May to Sir John Davys.
?''62 ^rize -"-^ S^ad to hear his innoceney is justified against the infor-
^°' ' ■ ' mation by Sir Richard Cooke. Has shown the King Sir
John's letter, with which he was fully satisfied in the
particiilar matter, and made an acknowledgment of Sir John's
long service, " Rest satisfied that the success hath made you
beholding to Sir Richard Cooke for the ill will he bare vou "
P. 1. Hoi. Add.
April 21. 78. The King to Chichester.
fT^si'i Directs that a pension of one hundred pounds, English, be
"^ ■ ' P' ■ granted to the Lady Maguire, second wife of Couconnagh
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April 21.
Philad P.,
vol. 2, p. 322.
April 21.
Philad P.,
vol. 2, p. 320.
April 22.
Philad P.,
vol. 2, p. 320.
Maguire, in lieu of her dower, out of one third of all the lands
her said husband died seized of in Fermanagh, in order that
the undertakers may not be troubled with suits at law. The
pension to be paid out of the rents of Ulster, provided that
she execute a release of her said dower. — Westminster, 21
April, in the 13th year of the reign.
P. 1. Sign manual at head. Add. Endd.
79. The King to Chichester.
Having had Sir Oliver Lambert's report of his successful
proceedings in Ila, and having since had speech with
Archibald Campbell, whom he (the King) had employed with
instructions to him (Chichester), he now directs him to return
his royal thanks as well to Sir Oliver Lambert as to Sir Oliver
St. John, who was careful in all that was committed to his
charge.
Understanding that Donald Gorme M'Connell, last son of
James M'Connel, is lately gone to Ireland in the company of
Lord Burley, he is presently to apprehend the said Donald to
be sent in safe custody to Scotland to answer what shall be
laid to his charge. He is also to direct Sir Randal M'Donnel
not to proceed to the Isle of Ila upon any occasion until the
1st of July next, and if there be any duties there remaining
unanswered to him, he may sue by due course of law in the
courts at Edinburgh. — Westminster, 21 April, in the 13th year
of the reign.
P. 1. Sign manual at head. Add. Endd.
80. The King to Chichester.
Authorizes him to make a grant of an annuity of SOI. a year,
English, payable out of the rents of Ulster to the Lady
O'Reilly, sometime wife to Sir John O'ReiHy, long a traitor in
England, in lieu of a jointure made her by her said husband
of three poles of free lands in the barony of Loughtee, in the
county of Cavan, now passed in the plantation of Ulster to
undertakers by letters patent in England among other lands,
to hold for her life, provided she gives an effectual release. —
Westminster, 21 April, in the 13th year of the reign.
P. 1 1. Sign manual at head. Add. Endd.
81. The King to Chichester.
Has made choice of the Archbishop to distribute the lands
reserved in the escheated counties for schools and glebes, in
respect both of his fidelity and ecclesiastical jurisdiction, and
as being best able to inform himself of the fittest places to have
grammar schools established, and what proportions of land are
fit, according to the ability of the several churches there, to be
assigned for glebes respectively.
The lands are accordingly to be conveyed by royal grant to
the said Archbishop, to be by him distributed and allotted to
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April 23.
Philad r.,
vol. i, p. 4U5.
the several schools and churches.-
the 13th year of the reign.
P. 1. Examined Copy. Add.
-Westminster, 22 April, in
Endd.
April 24.
Whitehall,
Carte Papers,
Tol. 62, No. 242.
April 24. 84.
April 26.
Stearne MSS.,
Trin. Col., Dublin,
r. 3., 15.
82. Lords of the Council to Chichester.
Hear that notwithstanding His Majesty's proclamations the
timber of Ireland is daily cut and wasted, not only by the
King's subjects, who for their own private gain convert it into
pipestaves for export, but that divers strangers make provision
there of the best and chiefest timber for shipbuilding ; he is by
way of edict or otherwise strictly to prohibit the export of
timber either for pipestaves or shipbuilding, whether by His
Majesty's subjects or others. — Whitehall, 23 April 1615.
Signed : G. Cantuar., T. Ellesmere, Cane, T. Suffolke, Lenox,
Pembroke, E. Wotton, Raphe Winwood, Thos. Lake.
P. 1. Add. Endd.
83. LoRB Lenox to Sir John Davis.
Has sent the Lord Deputy a certificate from Sir H. Yel-
verton and Mr. John Walter, with a copy of an ancient record,
from which it appears that the subsidy and alnage of cloth is
no new thing in Ireland. Prays that the business may be
settled, especially now in the time of the Parliament in Ire-
land ; with a note, dated May 5, begging to be informed " what
successe this business is likely to receive."
P. 1. Orig. Add.
Examination of Anthony Mahue, taken before Sir
Thos. PhiUips, the 24th of April 1615.
Says,— That this present day Honora ny Gilligan, wife to
James M'Brian, came to this examinate's house in Newtown
Lymavaddy,and there desired to have some conference in secret
with him; whereupon he called a maidservant of his who well
speaks and understands the Irish, and willed her to tell him
what the said Honora said. Then the said Honora (being
this examinate's gossip) desired him to speak to Sir Thomas
PhiUips on the behalf of her husband, and that he would give
him a beef for his pains, and to Sir Thomas 20 beeves to be
favourable to him, and that her husband was enticed by them
(meaning the rest of the conspirators), as by the sequel ap-
pears, to enter into this action, and that she many times gave
him counsel to the contrary ; but they threatened him that if
he would not consent thereto and keep their counsel they
would kill him.
Signed : Thos. Phillips.
85. Examinations.
The several examinations of James M'Gie and Anstace
Corven, taken before Sir Thos. Phillips the day and year
above written. "^
Confirm the statement of Anthony Mahue.
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1615.
April 26.
Stearne MSS.,
Trin. Coll., Dublin,
F. 3., 15.
April 28.
Acta Regia,
P.R.O.,
Hibernica.
April 28.
S.P., Ireland,
vol.233, 15.
86. Examination of Absie Lowe, gent., taken before Sir
Thomas Phillips the 26th of April 1615.
That Teig O'Lennan kept the company of Alexander
M'Donnel, and that the said Teig had a house in the said
Alexander M'Donnel's town whose name is Mewe ny Gowgard.
Signed : Thomas Phillips.
87. Christophee Archbishop of Armagh to the King.
Notifies to him that the prelates and clergy of his province,
as well as the other prelates and clergy of the respective other
provincse in synod or convocation, assembled by virtue of the
King's writ at St. Patrick's Cathedral, Dublin, on the 24th
of May 1613, and from thence continued from day to day till
the 25th of this instant month of April 1615, have voluntarily
granted one subsidy to his Majesty. To which public instru-
ment the said archbishop, at the request of the prelates and
clergy, has affixed his seal, and, at his request, is further
attested by the mark and signature of Doctor Thomas Rives,
Doctor of Laws, a notary public- — Dated 28 April 1615.
88. Lord Deputy to the King.
Have re-continued the Parliament here on the 18th of this
instant according to the prorogation. Upon their first meet-
ing called the Lords and Commons together, and acquainted
them with His Majesty's gracious acceptance of their dutiful
conformity and discreet carriage in the former session, accord-
ing to the contents of His Majesty's letter to him, which was
very pleasing and comfortable to them all. Likewise imparted
to them the plots and combination of treason in Ulster, and
how necessary it was to return home the commanders and
officers of that province (now members of the House) to attend
the prosecution and further discovery of the traitors and trea-
sons there, and therefore prayed them to read the biUs of
subsidy and to pass them, that he might prorogue the Parlia-
ment to a further day as (until that were done) he could not,
because the days prescribed by the bill for issuing of the
writs and for the taxes would expire if it should not pass at
this assembly, and to send it thither with limitation of further
days, he thought would be displeasing to His Majesty. The
Lords caused those bills to be read the next day in their House,
and on the 24th of this month they gave general allowance
thereof with great cheerfulness and general applause, and
when this was made known to the House of Commons, they
fell to the reading thereof likewise, and by the major part of
voices they gave order upon the second reading to have it
engrossed, insomuch as there is no doubt of the passing of
that bUl. This ready loyalty is very gratifying, at this time
especially when such rumours and reports are current of the
speedy return of Tyrone and other fugitives, and of so many
giddy young men prepared to entertain and adhere to them
as occasion shall be presented. WiU make further relation
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of the oecurrents and passages of His Majesty's service here. —
Dublin Castle, 28 April 1615.
Pp. 2. Signed. Add. Endd.
vol. 233, 16.
April 26. 89. Francis Blundell to Sm R. Winwood.
^■•^■'Jf^^^f' Arrived here the 20th present, and found the Houses of
Parliament assembled two days before. The next day the
bill for the subsidy vras first read in the Lower House, and
yesterday, which was the 25th, a motion was allowed of that
it might be read the second time. The House permitted him
to speak first, though some others stood awhile in competition
with him for it. Was seconded by many others, and order
was given that it should be engrossed.
The Irish party were as ready as the English herein, and he
urges the commendation of this work may be given to them
only to whom they are justly due, and that it may not be
thought that it is done by any of His Majesty's ministers here
(which is a thing of which the House is jealous), but by the
voluntary motion of the people themselves, whom no power
in this kingdom can sway to anything, which they do not
well like of ; [but if their hearts are answerable to their words
His Majesty may rest more assured of their faith than any
King of England ever could.
It has been lately propounded in the House, and he thinks
not without some secret incitation of the Lord Deputy's, that
his Lordship might be moved to prorogue the Parliament
after the passing of the Acts now in question until Michael-
mas term, in which vacation His Majesty may be requested
from the House to license some new Acts (as they pretend)
for the good of the country which have not as yet been
thought upon. Doubts not but his Lordship wlU be easily
drawn to grant it, if it be within his power, but thinks his
commission is only to hold a Parliament during November
sessions, and that consequently it must be dissolved at this.
Suggests that favour should be shown by the Government
to the people, as well in requital of their conformity in this
Parliament as to encourage them hereafter to do well, lest
they should think that the subsidy and some other Acts for
His Majesty's advantage being passed, there is little regard
had of what they desire, and yet the great charge that this
poor country is at, by giving allowance to such as give their
attendance here should be also taken into consideration, that
they may not be too much impoverished by the continuing of
this Parliament over long.
But howsoever it shall please Iffi Majesty or their Lord-
ships there to direct, either for the dissolving or further pro-
roguing of this Parliament ; purposes (with their aUowance)
to return to England immediately upon the determining of
this session, the Act of subsidy being first granted, which was
the chiefest cause of his two journeys hither.
Their Lordships have been made acquainted by late letters
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from the Lord Deputy of a new rebellion intended in Ulster.
Can give but doubtful advertisements because the examina-
tions and other reports concerning that matter are so closely
carried by the Lord Deputy, and others of the Marshal men,
as if they desired that things should be suspected to be more
dangerous than he supposes they are. As much as he knows
for truth is this : There was a stragghng fellow lately taken
by the Provost Marshal of Coleraine, who being to be hanged
as an idle person, offered (as the manner of this people is) to
save his own life by confessing such things as might much
concern His Majesty's service, and having redeemed his neck
by that promise, presently upon examination, accused divers
active young men of the ancient septs of the Irish in that
province of having combined together to take by surprisal the
towns of Coleraine, the Derry, and other places of moment
there, and then to proceed to a rebellion. Thereupon some of
the parties accused were apprehended, which was done in so
ill a fashion, that others of the country, hearing that their
neighbours were snatched up in that kind, betook themselves
presently with some of their followers to the woods, and there
they yet remain upon their keeping, as they call it here.
Does not hear, however, of any outrageous act that they have
since committed, which is a sign that they were not guilty
men, but that they fled to the woods only to secure themselves,
being fearful to be apprehended and imprisoned, as they saw
their friends and neighbours were. — Dubliu, 26 April 1615.
II. This former letter being written two days since, the
winds continued so cross, that he could not rend it away, and
now makes this addition. The bill of subsidy was this
morning read the third time in the House, with so clear a
passage there that nothing was ever granted in Parliament
with a more full consent ; ^all parties honestly contending who
should most lively express his zeal to His Majesty by forward-
ness in granting that bill. It was then presented to the Upper
House, and he thinks to-morrow will receive perfection there.
Many of the Irish have assured him in private, and some of
them have intimated as much in their speeches in the House,
that if it had not been for the late losses they have sustained
by the death of their cattle, which is the wealth of this
country, they would have made an humble offer to His Ma-
jesty of another subsidy, and that they will be ready to grant
it whensoever His Majesty shall be pleased hereafter to
demand it of them. Thought it his duty to acquaint them
with this, being sure that His Majesty will receive the report
of these things with much contentment. — Dublin, 28 April
1615.
Pp. 6. Signed. Add. Endd.
April 28. 90 Sir Olivee St. John to Sir R. "Winwood.
Td''233^n^' Reports the prosperous course of the subsidy. Refers to
^ ■ ' ■ the conspiracy and rebellion intended in Ulster already men-
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1615.
April 28.
S.P., Ireland,
vol. 223, 18.
[April.]
S.P., Ireland,
vol.233, 19.
tioned in other letters. The province of Connaught, however,
remains quiet. The Earl of Clanricard is expected. — Dublin,
28 April 1616.
P. 1. Signed. Add. Endd.
91. Sir Egbert Jacob to Sir R Winwood.
AiTived here the 20th, and delivered the Acts to the Lord
Deputy, and since that time divers of those bills have been
read in both Houses. The Parliament goes on quietly and
orderly, and the bill of subsidy passed this day in the Lower
House. Not one man spake against it in the conclusion,
though at the beginning some of the natives opposed it. The
Lords are as willing as the Commons, and had passed it first,
but that they were informed that it was more proper to have
it first pass the Lower House. They will go near to pass most
of these bills by the end of the next week, and then (it is
given out) they purpose to prorogue the Parliament until
Allhallowtide. Sees no cause why they should put it off any
longer, it is a great burthen to the country, and it were well
it were ended. If these bills that are now transmitted into
England be the cause of proroguing it, they should do better
to adjourn it until the next term, and then to dissolve it.
Referring to the conspiracy, he says the conspirators were
a company of young fellows, whereof four are taken, and
some keep in the woods, but do no hurt, and would be glad to
come in if they might have their pardons ; so that it is a
matter of no great importance, howsoever some men magnify
it.— Dublin, 28 April 1615.
P. 1. Sigiwd. Add. Endd.
92. Names of the Conspirators.
The names of the conspirators in the plot to surprise
Londonderry, Coleraine, and Carrickfergus (alluded to in the
Lord Deputy's letter of the 18th April, and probably trans-
mitted in some subsequent letter not now to be formd) : —
Alex. M'Donnell, eldest son of James M'Donnell, grandchild
to Surly Boye, nephew to Sir Randall M'Donnell.
Lother M'Donnell, base brother to Sir RandaU.
Rowry Oge O'Cahan, the eldest son of Sir Donnell O'Cahan,
prisoner in the Tower.
Gorry M'Manus O'Cahan and Shane M'Manus O'Cahan, the
sons of Manus M. Evally O'Cahan.
Surley M' James Oge O'Donell, brother to the above-named
Alexander.
Shane Oge M'Shane, M'Brien O'Neile, a base son of Shane
M'Brian O'Neale's, Neale Oge M'Neale, M'Hugh O'Neale,
Hugh Mergagh M'Neale, M'Hugh O'Neale, the sons of Neale
M'Hugh M'Phelomie O'Neale, whose father was killed in the
late Queen's service. I have been at charge with the educa-
tion and breeding of these three youths these 15 years, two of
them are of the religion, and come to our churches daily.
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Hugh Oge M'Quinn M'Brian O'Neale, a nephew of Shane
M'Brian O'Neales.
Donell M'Con O'Donell, Hugh Boy M'Con O'Donell, the two
brethren of Sir Neale O'Donell, prisoner in the Tower.
Donell M'Owine, M'Donell O'Neale, of the Brade, a desperate
kearne.
Gillipatrick M'Gorrie, M'Gillipat M'Henry, James M'Morris
M'Hemy, Mee M'Donnell Gorme, Donnough M'Bryan Modder
O'Cahan, Brian O'Mollan, Golliduffe O'Mollan, and his two
sons ; these six are like to the'former.
Bryan Crossagh O'Neale, the base son of Sir Cormock
M'Baron O'Neale, prisoner in the Tower.
Hugh M'Shane O'Neale, a desperate fellow, dwelling on the
Londoners' lands, and well able to raise store of men.
James Oge M' James M'Henry.
Patrick Ballogh O'Murrey, a dark.
Langhline a Levertie, a priest.
Brian a Levertie, that halteth.
Cormock Koe M'Esheale.
Donell Oge M'Donell Boy.
Brian M'Henry and his two brothers.
Brian O'Levertie, of the Roote.
Arte Oge O'Neale M'Donell M'Shane, nemalaght.
Owen O'Neale, his brother.
Hugh O'Mergee.
Patrick Balagh O'Mergee.
Manus O'Mergee. Ordinary men apt for such dangerous
attempts.
Pp. 3. Endd. : " A list of the conspirators' names."
May 3. 93. Lords of the Council to Chichester.
Philad. p., Return him thanks for his care and vigilance exhibited by
^°' '^' ■ his letter of the 13th of April last, with the happy discovery
of a dangerous practice tending to rebellion and the appre-
hension of those traitors and the further discovery of their
treasons.
Upon receiving his letters they called before them the
governor and some of the committees for the London planta-
tion, and apprised them of his opinion of the danger and
weakness both of Deny and Coleraine, and how necessary
was the building of a keep in Coleraine ; they promised to
give immediate order for the strengthening of both those
places, but prayed time to consider the building of such a fort
because of its chargeableness.
His Majesty having seen his letter immediately called to
mind the orders formerly given him for sending over the sons
of divers noblemen and gentlemen of that kingdom at his
(Chichester's) late being in England, and the slow performance
thereof, it being conceived to be a point so necessary for the
future safety and quiet of that kingdom. His Majesty, there-
fore, expects that he will forthwith take care for the sending
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May 7.
Philad. p.,
vol. 2, p. 328.
May 10.
Stearne MSS.,
Trm. Coll., Dublin.
F. 3., 15.
over of these young gentlemen mentioned in the list or note
■which he has already received. Touching his wish for a
direction concerning Tyrone's son, he is to take order for his
being immediately sent over under safe convoy, where, upon
his arrival, such further measures shall be taken as to His
Majesty shall seem fit. Will give order to the Lord Treasurer
for payment of the money he requires. — Whitehall, 3 May
1615.
Signed : G. Cant., T. Ellesmere, Cane, T. Suffblke, E. Wor-
cester, W. KnoUys, Raphe Winwood, Fulk Grevyl, Edd. Coke,
Jul. Csesar.
Pp. li Add. Endd.
94. The King to Chichester.
Directs him to return his thanks to the Parliament for
passing the bills of subsidy lately transmitted from England,
which were at once passed by both Houses with so much
speed and so universal and cheerful a consent that there
seemed to arise an affectionate emulation amongst them which
should express most love and forwardness to him. They are
to be assured that he is better pleased with the free manner
of this present than if they had given him ten times the sum
he shall receive by it. He now clearly perceives that the
difficult beginnings of the Parhament were occasioned only
by ignorance and mistakes arising from the long disuse of
Parliaments there, and therefore he has cancelled the memory
of them, and is so well pleased with this dutiful conformity of
theirs that he (Chichester) is to assure them that he holds his
subjects of that kingdom in equal favour with those of his
other kingdoms. — Westminster, 7 May, in the 13th year of
the reign.
P. 1. Sign manual at head. Add. Endd.
95. Examination of Knogher M'Gilpatrick O'Mullan, of
the age of 60 years or thereabouts, taken before Sir
Thos. PhiUips the 10th day of May 1615.
Says that being in company with Manus M'Manus, M'Gil-
rowe O'Mullan, James M'Knogher O'MuUan, Gilleduff O'Mullan,
M'GiUeglass, Brian M'Shane Boy O'Mullan, James M'Shane Boy
O'Mullan, and Art M'Tomlen O'Mullan, on Tuesday the 9th of
this instant month, towards the evening, going from the town
of Lymavady towards Ballyginn expecting there to meet Sir
Thomas Phillips (who was then holden abroad), there fell a
controversy and discord between Art M'Tomlen O'Mullan and
Brian M'Shane O'Mullan, and so far they proceeded therein
that the (they) grew to blows, and then the said Art uttered
these speeches to the said Bryan, saying, " Thou art a church-
warden and yet dost not attend thy office according thy
instructions. Thou had 16 masses said in thy house by
Gillecome M'Teig, Abbot, to whom thou gavest a white cow
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for his service, and then relievedst the said Gillecome and
harbourdest him in thy house as well as abroad. Neile
M'Hugh M'Mortagh O'Neile was not at my house as he was
at thiae to plot the biirning of Derry and Coleraine, and to
betray the castle of Lymevady and to kill Sir Thomas Phil-
lips, and thou and thy brother James M'Shane Boy were the
means that Rory O'Cahan did send into the Clandeboys for
Neal M'Hugh M'Murtagh to come to speak with the said
Rory who came to Lymevady with some show' of matter that
he had to Sir Thos. Phillips about^ayear past ; but at his going
thither he lay at thy house a night, and when he returned
thence he lay at thy brother James M'Shan Boy's house, but
before that Neale came he was instructed to make (as the
said Art said) some other errand into the country than to
make known that he came to speak with the said Eory
O'Cahan." And further said to the said Brian, " Thou and thy
brother are as deeply in this practice lately discovered as Rory
O'Cahan is." Of all which his speeches the said Art charged
this deponent and the rest that were in his company above-
named to remember his speeches, and to reveal them, which if
they did not perform they should be held as guilty in the
matter as Brian M'Shane and his brother were.
Says that Eory Oge O'Cahan forsook his ireehold, and for
the most part continued at the house of Shane Boy, which is
in a remote place, and that the Mergees [or Macgees] that now
are in prison in the Derry did resort to him thither.
And lastly says that in Lent last Edmond Groom M'Tomlen
O'Mullan, being a constable, did say before deponent and
Donagh O'Cahan that he hoped to get Mr. Babington shortly
a perch length or two from his own house to cut off his head,
and shortly to be at the sharing of those goods which he, the
said Babington, had so unconscionably gotten of him and
others. And that upon these speeches this examinate advised
Mr. Babington to leave his dwelling-house and to go live under
Sir Thos. Phillips for his better safety.
May 10. 96. ^The several Examinations of Art M'Tomlin, O'Mul-
StearneMSS., LAN, JaMES M'ShANE BoY O'MuLLAN, and BllYAN
"^^r^ S'lS.''^''"' M'HxjGH Boy O'Mullan, taken as aforesaid, the day
and year aforesaid.
Admit there was a falling out betwixt Art M'Tomlin
O'Mullan and Brian M'Shane Boy, and that he uttered all
those speeches which are alleged to be by him spoken, except
that they deny that ever he spake anything concerning the
plotting and burning of the Derry and to the places before
spoken of in the examination of Knogher M'Gilpatrick.
Pp. 2. Copy.
' Some of the examinatione in this group run on into the following month.
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1615.
May 10.
Stearne MSS.,
Trin. Coll., Dublin,
F. 3., 15.
May 10.
Stearne MSS.,
Trin. Coll., Dablin,
F. 3., l!).
May 10.
Stearne MSS.,
Trin. Coll., Dublin,
F. 3., 15.
97. Examination of Rice Jones, of the age of 22 years, taken
as aforesaid, the day and year aforesaid.
Being at the house of Manus M'Gibew O'MuUan, when
Daniel M'Manus O'MuUan brought home his wife, there was
a falling out betwixt Rory O'Cahan and the said Daniel
O'MuUan about a boy then belonging to the said Rory,
whereupon many speeches passed between them. And the
said Rory O'Cahan said to the said Daniel in the English
tongue thus : "Well, thou makest much of Sir Thomas
Phillip's churls, and makest little of me and of my men ; and
albeit that Sir Thomas holdeth a castle of mine from me,
which of right is my inheritance, I hope to have it again
before long in despite of aU men."
And further cannot depose.
P. i. Copy.
98. Examination of Charles Fisher taken 10th day of
May, anno 1615, before Sir Thomas Phillips.
That he was at M'Gillerew O'MuUan's house when Jones was
there, when there was a great faUing out between Rory
O'Cahan and the son of Manus M'GiUerew, whose name is
Daniel, and so far they proceeded therein that deponent was
constrained to rise and to assist the people of the house to put
forth those that were within of Rory O'Cahan's people, and
being near the door he heard Rory Daniel M'Manus call this
examinate by name, and desired him to bear witness that
Rory O'Cahan had said that notwithstanding the said Daniel
made much of Sir Thomas PhUlip's churls, and made little of
him and his men, that the said Sir Thomas held his castle
from him, which was his own inheritance, yet he hoped to
have it again in despite of all men ; which words the said
Daniel delivered with a loud voice in the hearing and presence
of the said Rory, yet he, the said Rory, never gave answer
thereunto, but held himself sUent.
And further cannot depose.
P. 1. Copy.
99. The several Examinations of James M'Knogher and
Manus M'Gillerowe O'Mullan taken before Sir
Thomas PhUlips the 10th of May 1615.
Camiot depose to the speeches uttered by Edmund Groom
O'MuUan.
May 10. 100.
Stearne MSS.,
Trin. Coll., Dublin,
F, 3., 15.
Examination of Gilleduff M'Gilleglass O'Mullan
taken as aforesaid, the day and year aforesaid.
That all the former depositions, to the coming of Neil
M'Hugh M'Murtagh into the country, being sent for by Rory
O'Cahan, as the speeches with the forenamed Art M'Tomlin
O'Mullan at their falling out imported are true, and further
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cannot depose, in that he took but little regard to their
speeches.
P. 1. Copy.
May 11. 101. The several Examinations of John Crompe and John
same MSf ^
Col., Dul
F. 3., 15.
StearueMSS., Bell |taken before Sir Thomas Phillips, 11th of May
Trin. Col., Dublin. 1615 - ^ •'
The week before James M'Brian O'Mullan was apprehended
the said James lay lurking at Lymavady four or five days
together, and had in his company one Fardorough M'Corbe
(who has been on his keeping ever since) and some three or
four others in his company.
P. 1. Copy.
May 13. 102. Commission to give Royal Assent to Bills.
Grant Book. Commission to the Lord Deputy of Ireland to declare the
King's assent to certain BiUs agreed upon in a Parliament in
Ireland. Grant Book, p. 159.
May 13. 103. Examination of Robert Williamson taken before Sir
Stearne MSS., Thomas Phillips, 13th day of May 1615.
r. 3.,'i5. ' Being servant to Henry Robinson of Londonderry, was
taken in a boat of his said master's by Collo M'Gillaspick,^ with
whom he by force has continued the space of 10 weeks now
last past, and that this last night he made an escape from him
from the Raughlins.
In the time he was with CoUo he was a labourer, and
wrought in the boat, and he with Collo was one day ashore
at Laxsa, which is within a mile of the castle in Eyley [Islay],
and CoUo's men were one night in the Island of Eyley to
confer with their friends there.
During examinate's being with Collo M'Gillaspick he was
in many islands with the said Collo, as namely CoUernessy
[Colonsay], which is within eight miles from Eyley, but went
not ashore there. From thence to Mulley [Isle of Mull], some
40 miles from Collomessy, and there remained four days, but
went not on shore ; from thence to Canna ^ some 20 miles
from Mulley, where they were about eight days ; there they
went ashore and feasted and drank with their friends, and
chiefly with M'Callon O'Cahan's wife (her husband being in
Scotland) ; from there they sailed to Ewest [Uist], which is
40 miles from Canna, and there Coll went ashore and lay on
land with two of his men in his company one night. The
boat stayed there eight days ; from thence they sailed to the
Isle Art [Hirta], which is from Eross ^100 miles, whereof
Maylon (?) is commander. There they landed and took
great store of barley, and some 30 sheep for their provi-
sion. This island is in length two miles or thereabouts, and
1 i.e., CoU M'Donnell sou of Gillaspick M'Donnell.
2 StiU so called.
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there were but 10 men and 10 women inhabiting therein.
There they remained a month. From Art they sailed to
another island called Burribaugh (?), which is six miles
from Ai-t, of some half a mile in compass. There is no
dwelling therein, but only is a solky [spot] ; there Coll had a
purpose to keep himself, for it is of such strength as not to be
gained but by famine. And from thence they returned back
the same way they went thither, and touched at every place
as formerly they had done on their voyage outward ; and they
came to the Raughlins and landed there, taking the prin-
cipal men of the island, and having them bound all night,
and loosed them in the daytime, and they broke all the boats
they found at the island to prevent their going to the main
to give intelligence of his being there.
Coll M'GiUaspie, with two of his men in his company, went
from the Raughlins in a fisher boat of his, and landed at Port
Britas^ called Bonavargie [Bun-na-Margie],^ the 10th of this
month being Wednesday, and sent the boat back to the
Raughlins, and they took a fisherman's boat of some five or
six tons which was laden with oats for Scotland.
Coll M'Gillaspie after he was put on shore at Bonavargie,
which was about 10 o'clock in the forenoon, they [went] as
far as Lough Chichester [Lough Neagh], and returned not
until Friday the 7th of this month, but with whom or in
what places about the Lough they were, knows not.
When Coll and his company returned they made a fire on
a hill in sight of the boat which lay at Raughlins, being a
token between them, that on sight thereof he should bring the
boat for him, which was accordingly done, and in their way
towards the Raughlins they took a boat which was bound for
Loughfoyle with salt, which they gave chase to, and in the
chase, with a shot of a caliver, they killed one of the Scots'
mariners, and then took the boat, being about the burthen of
12 tons.
There was in her besides salt, five hogsheads of wine, eight
hogshead of beare (beer), and three score Scots gallons of
aqua vitce, and some money to pay the fishermen for their
labour besides other necessaries for fishing.
The boat came to the shore and fetched them about 10
o'clock in the forenoon.
There came from the shore with Coll M'Gillaspie, one Sorley
M'James M'Donnell and six men in his company, the names
of two of them he heard called, the one Alexander M'Donnell,
the other Rory Oge O'Cahan, but for the other four he never
heard them called by their names.
He did oftimes hear Coll M'Gillaspie say he would disperse
his company and live himself in the Island of Eyley and
' British port, the little landing place at the head of Ballycastle Bay,
Antrim.
2 Now Ballycastle.
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Kenilier (1)\ in secret manner among his friends, and would
have a small boat that should carry him away upon all
occasions if he should by any means be discovered, and that
this was his full resolution when he went into the county of
Antrim from Raughlins as aforesaid ; but it should seem that
he was otherwise advised when he was among his friends
about Lough Chichester aforesaid, for that at his return with
Surly M' James M'Donnel he vowed to pillage and rifle all
those that he could overcome without sparing of any, and he
heard those in the company of Coll say that Sorly M' James
was the first that entered aboard the Glascoe boat, and that the
Scotchmen that lost that boat did confirm the same to be true.
After Coll M'Gillaspie did return with Sorley M' James
M'Donnel to the Raughlins he heard Coll say that he would
make himself as strong as he might with all speed, and would
attempt the regainiag of the castle in Eyley, and having
effected the same, he would put the Seotts that should be
there found to death without sparing of any living creature
of them.
At the time examinate came from Coll M'Gillaspie as afore-
said with the small boat of five or six ton formerly taken, he
had in his company some 30 men and boys, mariners, and
had among them 14 calivers, 24 swords, 17 targets, and every
one a long skiene, and every one of them that had calivers,
had some 20 shot of powder and not any more.
On Saturday the 6th of May, Coll M'Gillaspie went ashore
at the Isle of CoUumkelle [lona], and there did drink aqua
vitcB with Laughlin M'Gleane [Maclean], M'Gleane's brother,
and stayed there about two hours, and there bought some five
or six pounds of powder, and as much lead, but of whom he
knows not, because he was not suffered to go ashore. This
island was called CoUown (?), and is about a quarter of a mile
from the Isle of MuU.
Lastly he came not in the boat with CoU M'Gillaspie when
he landed in the county of Antrim, but he came in the boat
to fetch him aboard, which was near the place where the
quarry of freestone is, and it was about 10 o'clock in the
forenoon, and in that place he was likewise put ashore.
Signed : Thos. Phillips.
Pp. 5. Copy.
May 17. 104. Lords of the Council to Chichester.
^^^^- ^■' The fishermen of England having complained to His Ma-
^ ■ '^" ' jesty that having time out of mind been accustomed to fish
upon the coasts of Ireland without any tax or imposition,
they have last year been interrupted by one Davies under a
lease made by your Lordships of certain fines imposed by a
statute of 5th Edward IV. on all strangers' fishing on that coast,
by which he claimed and exacted 13s. 4>d. of every vessel of
six tons burden, and 2s. of every boat under that size ; but
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that, having repaired for relief to him (Chichester), he has
suspended the levy.
As they cannot conceive that the meaning of the Act was
to apply to any of His Majesty's subjects, and as he considers
fishing to be a necessary of seamen, they request him to give
order that the tax be no more levied, and that the bonds
taken of the fishermen last year be cancelled ; and notwith-
standing that Davies should stand upon his right and title
under his said lease, he is still to suppress the same, and refer
him for further trial to England. — Whitehall, 17 May 1615.
Signed : G. Cantuar., T. Ellesmere, Cane, T. Suffolke,
Exeter, W. KnoUys, E. Wotton, Eaphe Winwood, Fulk
Grevyll, Edd. Coke, Jul. Csesar.
P. 1. Add. Endd.
May 20. 105. The King to Chichester.
Phiiad. p., jg surprised that he has not put in execution the commands
^° ■ ' ^' ■ he gave by his former letters, requiring him to put Lord
Dingwall and the lady his wife into possession of Clough-
grennan from which they were " expulsed " by Thomas Butler,
a supposed son of the late Viscount Butler. He is to receive
his former letters and the several points in them, and put them
in execution ; " for besides that we hold the cause to be just and
lawful, we profess to favour the welfare of this lady both be-
cause she is of the religion, the professors whereof in that king-
dom conscience and policy do require us to cherish, and that
solely by our mediation the marriage she has made has been
contracted, which we wish may be both fortunate to her and
prosperous to her posterity." — Westminster, 20 May, in the
13th year of the reign.
Pp. 1^. 8ign manual at head. Add. Endd.
May 20. 106. The Examination of Cahil O'Hara, Esq., taken before
Stearne MSS., Sir Thomas Phillips.
"f. 3.,'i5." ^°' ^^y^ ^^^^ Alexander M'Donnel was at his house a short
time after Christmas last (the day certain he remembers not,
but says it was the first day of the snow), and stayed there three
naughts, having in his company Gilpatrick Ballagh O'Rory,
Brian O'Leverty, Dermot O'Gillowne, Edward O'Murry,
M'Patrick Ballagh, and from thence went to Ever M'QuiUin's
house, where they continued one night, and from thence went
home to his own house.
That Teige O'Lennan was, as it were, one of Alexander
M'Donnel's household people, and that wheresoever he the
said Alexander went the said Teig went with him, and that
he was as inward with him as might be for the time he was
with him.
That upon the death of Eeece M'Donnel Sir Randal pro-
mised to give Alexander four townlands to augment his pro-
portion, to eifect which he caused this examinate to go with
him to Cross Carnaghie, where they met with the said Sir
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Kandal, and there the said Alexander demanded the lands.
Sir Randal told him (oft) he would give it him the HaUowtide
following, or the value thereof in rent, whereat the said Alex-
ander seemed to be discontented ; whereupon this examinate
went to the said Sir Eandal and told him that it was for this
deponent's sake that he would not give him the land accord-
ing to his promise presently. Whereupon the said Sir Randal
answered and protested to this examinate that he would give
it accordingly for this deponent's father's sake.
Being demanded whether he knew of the landing of Collo
M'GUlaspick in the Glyns shortly after his escape from the
Isle of Kyley, says that he came into the haven called Porte
Rolack, being waste land where Sir Randal M'Donnel's stood
(stud ?) is. There he was two or three days, but in what
company or in what place he was succoured or relieved knows
not.
Being demanded whether he knew the said Daniel Oge
M'Donnel Boy did resort to Hugh M'Neil's, he says he did,
but the same was in the time of his being in protection (as is
alleged).
Signed : Thomas Phillips.
Pp. 2. Copy.
May 20. 107. The King to the Eael of Ormond.
^^1 '233'^2?' Thanks him for his letter of April 6th. Requires him to
' " come to court at the end of the session of Parliament, with
all papers concerning the differences between him and Lord
Dingwell. — Greenwich, 20 May 1615.
P. 1. Orig. Signed at head. Sealed. Add. JEndd,
May 20. 108. The King to the Lord Deputy.
v^ '2^33^'2(f ' Directs that Lord and Lady Dingwall be put into possession
' ' of Cloughgrenan, their marriage having taken place by the
King's own mediation.
Pp. 8. Endd. : " 20 May 1615. His Majesty's letter to the
Lord Deputy touching the Lord Dingwell and his lady,
Greenwich."
May 21. 109. The King to the Earl of Ormond.
^y^j'233^2^' In answer to his Lordship's letter of 6 April, commands him
to repair to London with aU his papers relative to the cause
between him and Lord and Lady Dingwall.
P. 1. Endd.: " May 21, 1615. His Majesty's letter to
the Earl of Ormond in the behaE of the Lord DingweU and
his lady. From Greenwich."
May 23. 110. The Lord Deputy to the King's Counsel.
vo^ 6*2 No ^204 Warrant to prepare a fiant of a grant to Sir Richard
Morrison of the government of the county of Wexford, Shilela,
and the borders of the said county and of the King's towns,
ports, and garrisons therein. — Dublin Castle, 23 May 1615.
P. 1. Signed at head. Orig. Endd.
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May 24. 111. The Lord Deputy to Sir Jo. Davys.
Tol^e'l 'no'^203 Warrant to prepare a fiant of a grant of the offices of clerk
of the Crown in Meath, Westmeath, and Longford, upon sur-
render of the same by William Bradley and Nicholas Bisford
to the said Wilham Bradley and to John Weldon. — Dublin
Castle, 24 May 1615.
P. 1. Signed at head.
May 27. 112. The several Examinations of Teig O'Lennan, Donagh
stearneMSS., Cavenagh, and Thos. Williams, taken before Sir
Tnn. CoU,Dublm, rj^g^ CaULFEILD, SiR J. BlENNERHASSET, Mr. JUSTICE
Lowther, and Mr. Justice Sparke.
Say that yesternight, after that Brian Crossagh returned
from before us, as he went by the door where this examinate
was inkeeping, he spoke, in Irish, to this examinate, willing
him that he should not say that he read the letter himself to
Alexander, but that he heard that another did read it ; and in
requital thereof, if he were freed, he and his would make him
requital.
And if he died for this offence he would leave behind him
that would be revenged on him.
P. i. Copy.
May 28. 113. Examination of Shane Boy M'Gillduffe Oge O'Mul-
Steame MSS., LON, taken at LjTiievaddie the 28th of May 1615.
'^"■f.°3.''i5^''"°' Says that Rory Oge O'Cahan was purposed this present
month of May to go among the chief gentlemen of the north
of the Irish birth, as namely, to Brian Crosse and all the rest,
to get help of them of horses and arms in regard that he
would be provided, for that he hoped to have the Castle of
Lymwaddy before it were long by force ; and that the said
Rory did hate Sir Thomas PhiUips for taking of his father.
And that Rory Oge O'Cahan bought a long piece of Ensign
Lawrence, and sought to have bought a sword of one Shane
M'Davy, and that Alexander Carrough M'Donnel gave Rory
O'Cahan a target when they were drinking at Enishlockan
as a help or beginning towards his gathering of arms.
And that he saw Alexander M'Donnel and Rory O'Cahan
three several times together at Enishlockan within this year
and a few months; and when they would use conference
together they would separate themselves from other company
and not suifer any to come to them to hear what they said.
His cause of knowledge is for that he attended the said
Rory Oge O'Cahan as his servant.
Says that he heard James M'Brian O'MuUon say at the
time he was to be examined at Londonderry these words,
viz. : " They in Carrickfergus and we (meaning himself and
the rest of his feUow-prisoners) must be all in one tale." His
cause of knowledge was because he was ghackled to the said
James.
Signed : Thomas Phillips.
P. 1. Gajpy.
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May 29. 114. Examination of Edmond M'Gil>ateiok Ballagh
SteMne MSS., O'MuEEAY, taken the day and year aforesaid,
r. 3.j'i5. ' Says that he never told Teig O'Lennon that Neil Oge
M'NeUe, M'Hugh O'Neile, or his brother, Hugh Mergagh, were
joined with Alexander M'Donnel in any plot, or that ever they
met at O'Harries to his knowledge, or that they wrote to
Alexander at any time to his knowledge, and further cannot
depose.
Signed : Thos. Phillips.
P. i Copy.
May 29. 115. Examination of Lodder M'Donnel the 29th of May.
TrfaXrfl. Dublin ^^ ^^^^ ^® ®^"^ Couconnagh O'Kernan, a rhymer or
F. 3.,' 15. ' chronicler to Conn Rory Maguire, ■ at BaUymoney, between
HoUantide andjChristmas last, and that he told this examinate
that he dwelt with Maguire, and that he thinks he was brother
to Teig Oge O'Kennan that went with Tyrone and died at
Roome.
He denies that ever Couconnagh brought him any letters or
had anything to do with him, but he demanded a help of this
deponent.
He denies that Teig O'Lennan did read any letter which
came to him from any man (except it were from this exami-
nate's tenants), but confesses that the said Teig was a month
at his house. For answer to any such letter he says he made
none, in that he received not any.
Denies he ever subscribed to any paper with Alexander
M'Donnel, and therefore neither knew the contents nor where
it was left.
Or that ever he received any message from Brian Crossagh
O'Neale, Hugh M'Shane O'Neale, or any other, of the taking
away of Conn Tyrone's son from Sir Tobie Caulfeild, or of
any insurrection or other attempt.
Pp. 1|. Copy.
May 31. 116. The Confession of Brian Crossagh O'Neil, the last of
SteameMSS., May 1615, which he confessed unto Teig O'Lennan
Tnn. Coll., Dublin, . •' , .
F. 3., 15. ™ ^J hearing.
First, he should have the said Teig to deny the accusation
which he did accuse him of; and that he should say that there
was a great envy between both their fathers, and that it is of
mere malice that he did accuse him, and that he should be
glad to have any just cause to accuse him with.
Secondly, he said that he had very good friends in Dundalk,
and that he had letters there in his keeping which he received
from beyond seas from Tyrone ; and further said that if he
were at liberty he would go straightways beyond seas, and
that he would bring the said Teig O'Lennan with him.
Thirdly, he desired the said Teig that when Dermod
Oge O'Dunne and he should be brought to be examined, he
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should tell the said Deiinod, in his ear, that he should accuse
John Cornwall and Francis ^, saying that they were to
deliver Conn O'Neil to Brian Crossagh O'Neile, and that upon
his accusation he the said Brian should be acquitted by reason
that neither the Lord Deputy nor Sir Toby Caulfield will
believe that either of them were consenting to such a matter.
Signed : Sam. Davys.
P. 1. Copy.
117. Lords of the Council to Chichester.
Enclose the petition of John Butler, of Cork, complaining
that having bought 800?. worth of wool for export, and paid
one half of the purchase-money, he now finds the export pro-
hibited. And that having offered to put in security there not
to export to any place but England, which they conceive to be
consistent with His Majesty's intention, and the orders formerly
given, they pray that on his giving such security he may be
allowed to export it. — Whitehall, 31 May 1615.
Signed: G. Cant., T. EUesmere, Cane, T. Sufiblke, E.
Worcester, Pembroke, Fenton, W. Knollys, E. Wotton, Eaphe
Winwood.
P. -J-. Add: Endd. Enclosing,
118. Petition of John Butler, of Cork, to the Lords of the
Council.
[^This petition is in the terms of the foregoing letters.]
119. The Lord Deputy to the Attorney-General.
Warrant to prepare a fiant of a grant of the offices of clerk
of the Crown in cos. Wicklow, Louth, and town of Drogheda,
to William Bradley and Robert Dixon, as the same were
formerly granted to Nicholas Bisford. — Dublin Castle, May — ,
1615.
P. 1. Signed at head. Endd.
May. 120. The Lord Deputy to His Majesty's Counsel.
^''cartfpape^!'' Warrant to prepare a fiant of a grant of the office of
vol. 62, p. 196. Surveyor and Comptroller of the Ordnance in Ireland to
George Chambers, with the fee of 181. 5s.
P. 1. Signed at head. Endd.
May 31.
Philad. P.,
vol. 4, p. 413.
May.
Carte Papers,
vol. 62, No. 176.
June 8.
Philad. p.,
vol. 2, p. 332.
121. The King to Chichester.
Directs him to afford his best assistance to Capt. Raphe
Manuffield, an ancient servant, who has given testimony of
his zeal to the King's service, and as an undertaker in Ulster
has shown much forwardness beyond most of the other under-
takers, and has performed all the conditions of the plantation
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By some error in the survey or other mischance part of his
proportion is kept from him. — Westminster, June 8, in the
thirteenth year of the reign.
P. I". Sign manual at head. Add. Endd.
June 10. 122. SiK Robert Jacob to Sir R. Winwood.
^^1 '2^q3^T^' Although this gentleman, Mr. Blundell, can inform him
more particularly of the passages of the Parliament than he
(Sir Robert), having been of the House of Commons, which,
consisting of two several factions, must needs produce extra-
ordinary effects, while Sir Robert attended in the House of
the Lords, where most of the Bills passed without any dispu-
tation, still he cannot be altogether silent, though, peradven-
ture, he may relate but the same things. After the end of
this term, is to ride a circuit into the province of Ulster, where
besides their commission as justices of assize, they are made
commissioners for the taxing of all the bishoprics and other
spiritual livings in that province. That service will advance
the King's revenue to a good value, and for his part will
raise it as high as he can ; in regard the King is to have but
the twentieth part thereof by the year, and His Majesty within
these five years gave them almost all those lands freely out
of his own inheritance. At his return will certify him (Win-
wood) of the true state of that country. — Dublin, 10 June
1615.
P. 1. Signed. Add. Endd.
June 10. 123. Sir R. Cooke and Sir J. Kinge to Sir R. Winwood.
S.P., Ireland, Have delivered some collections and briefs to Mr. Blundell
^° ' ' ' for the reduction of the King's charge. Gives an account of
the disorder of the Exchequer. Report that if Henry Bour-
cher be a suitor for debts due to his father, the late Sir Geo.
Bourcher, Sir John Bourcher has already received them. —
Dublin, 10 June 1615.
Pp. 3. Signed. Add. Endd.
June 12. 124. Lords of the Council to Chichester.
Philad. p., Have received his letter of the 29th of May from himself
vo . 4, p. 416. alone, and the other of 2nd June signed by him and the
Council. The first gives account of the Bills passed in the
last session, and others that are not passed and are to await
the next session; also an account of divers proceedings in
Parliament.
His Majesty accepts the loyal emulation (mentioned in his
letters) between the Upper and Lower Houses in the ready
granting of the subsidy, and their grave and moderate pro-
ceedings in the rest of that service, and is glad to find that
the meanest burgess among them does now perceive that the
Parliament which was at first so much opposed, tended only
to the public weal of that kingdom and the good of every
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man ; particular which was His Majesty's end in calling them
together.
The House of Commons having made suit for license for
some persons whom they have chosen to come over to solicit
some propositions which they desire to be considered of, His
Majesty grants their desire, but requests that the Speaker
may be sent over in advance to apprize him of such things as
may be necessary for his information before hearing their
suit.
The King begins his progress about the 20th of next month,
so that they should be there in convenient time to have then-
demands heard ; otherwise they must awffit his return, which
will not be until September. His Majesty requests that there
be no procrastination in sending over the noblemen's sons
commanded to come over, to be brought up in England for a
time, and is pleased to hear that he (Chichester) has fixed a
day for the performance of that direction.
They are glad to hear of the good education of the Lord
Lixnow's son, and others of quality are receiving in the
College of Dublin, which they pray may be continued accord-
ing to instructions formerly given him both as to religion and
manners. As also that Tyrone's son may be (as he Chichester
has already proposed) sent over to be disposed of as may be
thought fit.
Concerning the controversy for precedency between the
different viscounts and barons and the appeal they have
made to him (Chichester) to have it determined in England,
he is to send them over for that purpose ; but they should
come furnished with such records and proofs as they can pro-
cure to support their claims, and one of the heralds of that
country should attend the hearing of that cause and inform
the King of all things requisite, that upon their coming it
may be despatched with as much expedition as may be. —
Whitehall, 12 June 1615.
Signed : G. Cant., T. Ellesmere, Cane, T. Suffblke, Pem-
broke, E. Worcester, Fenton, E. Zouch, W. Knollys, E. Wotton,
Eaphe Winwood, Fulke Grevylle, Jul. Csesar, Tho. Parry, Tho.
Lake.
Pp. 2. Add. Endd.
June 12. 125. Che. Hampton, Archbishop of Armagh, to Sib E. Win-
S.P., Ireland, WOOD.
vol. 233, 24.
Received his letter by the bearer, and since that time has
understood how nobly all the lords there were pleased to join
in a letter for the comfort of their poor ministers in Ulster in
the matter of their tithes, which will redound also to the
King's profit yearly, for the more they have the more they
will be able to repay to His Majesty out of their benefices.
Thanks Winwood in both respects, as well for his particular
favour to himself as for the encouragement of his poor brethren
of the clergy. — Dublin, 12 June 1615.
P. 1. Signed. Add. Endd.
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June 13. 126. Sir J. Denham (Chief Justice of King's Bench) to Sir
S.P., Ireland, J>, WiNWOOD.
vol. 233, 25.
By reason of his indisposition of health during the last
session of Parliament, has been unable to give information of
such passages as happened in the Higher House ; leaves the
same to the report of the hearer.
Is assured that the matters therein arising have been ■well
tempered and allayed, and if it be His Majesty's pleasure to
put an end to " that great affair," it may prevent all occa-
sions of disagreement which may happen through the continu-
ance thereof.
Touching the civil government, confesses that by reason of
the privileges of Parliament, the extent whereof can hardly
be limited, the courts of justice have small resort unto them,
yet they have been the principal means of continuing the
happy peace they now possess.
The granting of large liberties in the kingdom occasions
greater dependency upon the subject than is fit, for to give
land is of less consequence than to gTant the services of sub-
jects, whereby they become followers, and then reject all
obedience to law and magistracy.
The state of His Majesty's revenue is not yet reduced to
such certainty as is requisite, but requires the whole employ-
ment of persons to that service.
The regal visitation of the Archbishops of Dublin, Armagh,
and Tuam, is appointed to the province of Leinster, Munster,
and a part of Connaught, after Trinity term, for the reforma-
tion of churches and church government. It is hoped the
success thereof will conduce greatly to the honour of God and
the good of the kingdom.
Commissioners are assigned for the advancement of His
Majesty's revenue, and the bishoprick and church livings within
the province of Ulster are to be taxed.
If the bishops and undertakers in Ulster be called upon to
make freeholders according to the article of the plantation,
the King and commonwealth will be well served thereby,
otherwise His Majesty and the subjects which are of the
religion shall not fiiad indifference in their courses of trial. —
DubUn, 13 June 1615.
Pp. 2. Hoi. Sealed. Add. Endd.
June 13. 127. [Sir Edw. Conway] to Sir Kic. Cooke.
^^■'g^g^'g^^^g'^' Keports the intended mission of Sir Dudley Norton to
Ireland to Sir Eichard Cooke.
P. 1. Endd.
June 13. 128. Sir R. Cooke to Sir R. Winwood.
voi!'233*^2°A -^^^ hitherto heartily endeavoured to have the King well
served here, and this his people well used; but observing
since his last return hither that the Exchequer is grown worse
than he left it and the Council table nothing at all amended,
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is with all his heart glad that Sir Dudley Norton's coming is
resolved on, that he may be tied to less attendance where he
takes so little comfort or contentment. If he deserve the
great increase of charge that he puts His Majesty unto by his
increase of entertainment, confesses it is more than he can
hope ; but howsoever what need he be grieved thereat, having
thereiiy neither loss nor prejudice ? Before this course was
thus resolved on, remembers what he promised in discharge
of his duty to him (Sir Ealph), whereof he takes himself now
to be discharged ; yet, lest he might conceive that he intended
no better payment, had given to his nephew such notes as he
has collected, assisted by a friend faithfully affected to His
Majesty's service and of good judgment and great experience,
having spent many years in this kingdom. Thinks this a
very fit time to give an end to this Parliament, and finds
divers councellors here of that opinion, though pretences will
not be wanting for the continuance thereof, and, if that
course be resolved on, it is high time then to remove the
Deputy.
Things here are exceedingly out of order, and cannot in his
time be amended, nor hardly in the time of any Deputy, for
every Deputy seeks by all means to'bear up the profit and
credit of the place with very much disadvantage to the King,
to prevent which the best way were to make a justice or two,
in whose time things might be better settled, the wards and
grants of the King's lands committed to certain commissioners,
and the revenue and casualties better looked to, and not given
away by concordatum as now they are. If some better course
be not taken, and that speedily, all things here will grow to a
greater confusion than hath been seen by any man now living
here. Cannot, with any patience, think how much His Ma-
jesty is abused here, and yet it is dangerous to descend to any
particular, as his nephew can explain. — Dublin, 13 June
1615.
Pp. 2. Signed. Add. Endd,
June 13.
S.P., Ireland,
vol. 233, 27.
129. Copy of No. 143.
June 14:
S.P., Ireland,
vol. 233, 28.
130. Archbishop of Dublin and Lord Chancellor to Sir
R. WiNWOOD.
Received by this gentleman his (Sir R.'s) reply to his letter,
which brought him great comfort. Returns his very humble
thanks for it. Has likewise seen his letter written by His
Majesty's direction to the Lord Deputy, directing him to send
them, the archbishop and others, abroad to visit the several
dioceses of this kingdom. They are resolved with God's good
favour to begin their journey on the 3rd of this next month,
and in the said business to bestow two months' travel, hoping
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upon their return to yield His Majesty an honest account of
their service. — St. Sepulchre's, 14 June 1615.
P. 1. Signed. Add. Endd.
June 14. 131. Commissions for oedeeing Composition Money.
Commission to the Lord Deputy of Ireland for ordering
composition money and cessing soldiers, carriages, &c. in Ire-
land.— Grant Book, p. 159.
June 15. 132. Grant of Collectoe of Compositions.
Grant to Walter Archer of the office of collector of the
compositions in Ireland for life. — Grant Book, p. 154.
June 15. 133. Lord Deputy to Sir R. Winwood.
vol. '233 T9.' ^^ former letters to him and the lords has given an account
of the Parliament passages and other particulars in answer of
letters received, and of the state and condition of the king-
dom and His Majesty's affairs here. In these he returns
answer to the material points contained in several of his
(Winwood's) letters.
His letters of the 18th of January refer to an advertisement
come unto him (Winwood) from Padua that one James Meagh, a
priest, born in Cork, was to return into this kingdom, who (as
was thought) had some news to spread among this people tend-
ing to sedition and coming from Rome, the fountain of such
doctrine. It was probable and it is most true this spring has
brought hither many priests, Jesuits, and friars, all discoursers
of wars and innovation, to which most of this people are so
apt to give credit, and it is so welcome news unto them that
they presently fall a plotting of mischief and making of parties
beforehand, in hope to gain credit with Tyrone and other
fugitives when they shall land, which they constantly expect
this summer ; but that belief will break some of their necks,
he doubts not, for he has some store of them in the prisons at
this time.
That Meagh was landed about the beginning of March upon
the cliffs betwixt Youghall and Cork, so that he could by no
means light upon him ; for now every house is his sanctuary,
such is the affection of this people to menof his profession.
Got his brother Peter, and two other merchants, who were
imprisoned and kept apart, and strictly examined several
times. Caused the ship in which they came to be arrested,
and the master and some of the company to be imprisoned,
but all he learned from them was that James Meagh parted
from them at Burdeaux, with an intention to go to Paris, but
it is certain he came over about one time with them, and is now
in Munster titulary Vicar-General of Cork. By his (Win-
wood's) letters of the 25 th of February, was acquainted with
an advertisement from Rome of Tyrone's intentions to pass
through France, and of his sending of two of his principal con-
federates into this kingdom before him. Crone and Conor ; the
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first of these was a follower of O'Dougherty's, born in Enis-
howen, and went over with Tyrone in expectation of a
bishopric. He wrote over to him (Lord Chichester) from
Rome, praying him to admit of his return and to be tenant to
him of the lands whereon he was born, to which letter he
never made him answer. Has laid so good watch upon his
landing in this kingdom that he cannot come without his
speedy notice thereof. A merchant brought an Irish letter out
of Scotland directed to this Shane Crone's wife, which was
seized on at the Derrie. Sends it herewith translated into
English, and have given order for the stay of the Scottish
merchant that had the letter from him in Burdeaux (for so
far he travelled from Rome, but durst not adventure over).
If he reveal any matter worthy his (Winwood's) knowledge
when he shall arrive, will acquaint him therewith. The other
party Conor was a priest and Tyrone's Irish confessor. He
grew sick at Rome, and came into this kingdom for his health.
He landed about Tredagh before he (Lord Chichester) received
Winwood's letters, and died about Armagh in his travels
towards Coleraine, where he was born.
The commissioners for the regal visitation will enter into
that business immediately after this term. They intend this
summer to visit the three provinces of Leinster, Munster, and
Connaught, and will melde (sic) with Ulster at some other
time. If they shall reform the other three and prepare them to
receive a preaching and reading ministry this summer they
shaU do a great work and worthy of reward. They travel on
the King's charge, which has made him to add none to those
His Majesty hath named to be of the quorum but the Lord
President and Privy Council, who Will meet them and sit
with them in the several counties where they dwell without
charge to His Majesty. Hopes they wiU make His Majesty a
good return of their employments in this kind about Michael-
mas next. He has well observed the negligence of the Court
of Exchequer here in most causes appertaining to His Ma-
jesty's profit, of which he (Lord Chichester) has often told
them, and now upon receipt of his letters in the behalf of
Mr. Blundell, in the cause betwixt him and Nicholas Neleroyle,
he called for the barons and acquainted them with the notice
he (Winwood) took thereof This has wrought more with
them than his former admonitions, and albeit they seem to
be aggrieved with the advertisement made to him, yet such
quickenings are available for the furtherance of His Majesty's
service, especially when they come from a personage so near
his Highness.
Mr. Blundell's occasions have detained him here beyond the
time he limited to himself when he came, so that it has not
been possible to return by him the Parliament passages with-
out detaining them longer than was fitting.
_ Is assured Shane Crone's wife can do no harm on the other
side of the sea. Here she may be an espial for him at all
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times. If it be His Majesty's pleasure will send her and the
wives and children of other fugitives unto their husbands and
fathers on that side to make them the more burthensome and
chargeable to those masters who receive and support them, in
which he prays for His Majesty's directions. — Dublin, [ ] of
June 1615.
Pp. 3. Signed. Endd. : 15 June 1615. From the Lord
Deputy. Enclosing,
S.P., Ireland, 134. Shean Cron M'Davij to Us wife.
vol. 232, 29. „. , . ,.',., •' ^,
Ji%noLa give credit to this bearer, Thomas Sanntey, m any
thing that he luill let you understand concerning your coming
hither if you obtained m/y Lord Deputy's leave to come with
speed ; and if you cann/not bring with you my daughter, if
you have anything there leave it with her. I do rather ivish
you to bring her and the rest of our children at once with
yourself. If you have not gotten license to come, this bearer,
if it so please you, will conduct you unknown to any where I
am, and if you refuse to come, let the blame lie upon your-
selves before God and the world, because I can do no more
than to use my best endeavours to draw you to me. He that
reads this letter unto you must be discreet and trusty, although
none can hurt you for this my writing, ccdmitting I were an
offender, as I am not. I beseech you let not your goods {if
you have any) nor our children stay your coming. If you
please to come with this bearer privately you may easily go
before him to Rym na Kearnna cayle,^ or about the Leirg or
the Loghe. Bring %uith yoio, besides your children, a woman
and a boy if you tvish this^course, as likely you will not.
Bestow some part of my goods upon Captain Waghan or some
other gentleman that m,ay deal with my Lord Deputy for pro-
curing you license ; and if you have nothing to give, as I am
a Christian I will seiid what you promise by the merchants
that will bring you hither to be delivered to the party with
tuhom you agreed, so that the sum do not exceed Wl. This
honourable Scot tvill let you know tvhere now I remain, yet he
cannot relate unto you how far upon sea and land I travelled
for the space of these five months in putting my life to hazard
to come towards you, 20th of Feb. 1615. Your son Neill is at
Rome in good health, attending his book. To Fynola ny
Dochariy at Buncranncha or where else sJie is.
Pp. 2. Signed. Endd. : " Of the 25th of February 1614.
An Irish letter of Shane Crone M'David's Englished."
June 15. 135. Sm Josias Bodley to the Lord High Treasurer of
S.P., Ireland, ENGLAND.
Apologises for pressing an humble suit upon him. Has
served above three continued prenticeships in the wars, and
for his last refuge has betaken himself to the practise of
' In margin. — Carronooyle.
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fortification, wherein it has pleased his Majesty to make use
of his skill in this country with the entertainment of 20s.
Irish by the day, besides which, from other employments at
other times, not imknown (as he supposes) to his Lordship,
somewhat accrues to him out of His Majesty's gracious bounty,
these only being the means of his maintenance. Now it often
happens then, when to his great charge he has made painful
journeys in His Majesty's service, for which some allowance
by concordatum is granted him from the State here, there
are such delays of payment as to throw him into extreme
want. It being now about a twelvemonth p.ast since he
received any penny of His Majesty's treasure, beseeches his
Lordship, in commiseration of his poor estate, to grant his
v.rarrant, either to the undertakers of the Customs or masters
of the imposts in this country, to pay me for the time past
and from henceforward such moneys as he shall make appear
to be due to him from His Majesty. — Dublin, 15 June 1615.
P. 1. Signed. Add. Endd.
June 15. 136. Sir Josias Bodley to Winwood.
vT^^a^'™/' ^^^ bearer, Mr. Blundell, will certify his entertainment. He
' ' has received His Majesty's thanks for his services. He desires
to be assured of his pay. — Dublin, 15 June 1615.
P. 1. Signed. Add. Endd.
June 16. 137. Examination of Donagh Cavanagh, of the age of
StearneMSS., 18 years, taken upon oath the 16th of June 1615.
"°F.°3.,'i5" "' That after Brian Grossagh O'Neile returned from my Lord
Deputy from examination, he heard him call to Teig O'Lennan
(being then in the Castle) through the door of the prison
where Teig and he were kept, and said in this manner, " Why
did you do me hurt, and yourself no good ?" Whereupon the
deponent asked the said Teig whether he did charge Brian.
He said he did ; and then Brian spoke again and said : " Teig,
you might have said that you heard that my hand was to the
paper, and that you did not see it ; and so you. should have
done well and cleared me."
Teig answered that if he did deny what he confessed to the
Lord Deputy he should be held for a false man, and should be
hanged, or at least kept in prison all the days of his life for
his debt. " No," said Brian, " if you do any good you shall
not be kept here for debt, for I have Maguire's letter to
receive money here, and you shall have 20Z. of it to discharge
. your debts before you shall lie so long." And 'this was the
purport of the first confession between Brian and Teig O'Len-
nan, the first day.
This deponent says that the second conference he had was
to this effect, vi;^., that Couconnagh O'Kenna, who was now
brought to the Castle, was like to disclose all things against
Brian, which he perceived by the favour he found by playing
in a good character, and his liberty beyond him. " If he do,"
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says Brian, " I have enough to lay against him that will hang
a better man than he,"
" What is it ?" says Teig. So the said Brian told him that
he should claim mares, and sold them, and other such matters,
which the deponent remembers not.
All this concerning the accused examinate delivered openly
at council table.
' Signed : Arthur Chichester, Domk. Sarsfield, Gerrott
Lowther, Jo. Denham.
Pp. 2. Copy.
June 21. 138. Examination of Cormac M'Eedmond Moyle Maguiee,
Stearne MSS., taken before Sir Toby Caulfeild, at Charlemont, the
Says that in Lent last, when the Commissioners were at
Enniskillen he was coming from the house of Lord Burley to
EnniskiUen aforesaid, and that he lay at the house of one
Edmond Oge M'Brian, a foster brother to Maguire, who, after
this examinate's coming to his house, did busy him with per-
suasions that he should be ruled by the gentry of the county,
and not go to Enniskillen to make party against any of them ;
but he replied that his own and his followers' examinations
were taken before Lord Burley, and therefore he might not
do so.
{Five folios, making 10 pages, are wanting here in this
manuscript volwme.)
June 21. 139. The Voluntary Confession of Gorrie M'Manus
stearne MSS., O'CaHAN.
F. 3.,''i5. ' Says that about May last was' twelvemonth, Rory O'Cahan,
Alexander M'Donnel, James Oge M'Henry, Lodder M'Donnel,
Sorley M'Donnel, Rice M'Donnel, Gorey Gilpatrick M'Gorey
M'Henry, James M'Brien O'Mullane, Shane M'Gilledufi Oge
O'MuUane, Art M' James O'Mullan, and this deponent, were
all together at one Gill's house, and after they had drunk
beer they went out to the top of the hill, when Rory O'Cahan
Alexander, Lodder, James Oge M'Henry, James M'Brien, and
himself closed together, and then Alexander and Rory brake
out in this manner, and declared unto the rest their discontent
and how their lands were disposed of to others, and them-
selves left to trust to small portions, and to mend their estate.
They then determined to surprise Derry, Coleraine, Liftbrd,
Culmore, and Limavaddy, and would burn the towns and kill
and spoil the inhabitants, and Rory O'Cahan said that he
would take off Sir Thomas Phillips' head, and affirmed they
would gather all the men they could together, and would go
into rebellion, and would kill and spoil all such as would not
assist them, and take those parts. And this being done, they
called all the fore-named company that were in Gill's house,
and acquainted them with the plot, who consented thereto
willingly, and took every one an oath of secrecy in the same
place by Rory O'Cahan, who took a book out of his pocket
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for that purpose. The plot should have been put in execution
about August next, and in the meantime they intended to
furnish and prepare men and arms towards that time. They
then plotted that when they went to bum and surprise Cole-
raine they would send for CoUo M'GiUenaspick into Scotland,
who was sure to Alexander and his kinsmen, to assist them in
this action.
Alexander undertook to furnish himself and the force he
would make with arms and munitions and the Koote ; and the
rest did likewise undertake to furnish themselves according to
their ability, and doubted not to get good store of arms and
munition out of the towns they proposed to spoil. He says that
before the company aforesaid broke they caused articles of
agreement of this plot, which was done by Shane M'Gulleduff
Oge O'MuUan, unto which they did all subscribe, and when
it was done the articles were delivered into the custody of
Alexander M'Donnel.
He says that all that time before their departure they con-
sulted and agreed upon a letter to be written under some of
the principal conspirators' hands to be sent to Brian Crossagh
O'Neile, Arte Oge O'Neile M'Donell, M'Shane ne Mallaght,
Owyne M'Donnel M'Shane's brother, Hugh M'Shane, M'Owyne
and his sons, and Phehm Oge M'Toole,|importing that they had
plotted the burning and spoiling of the said towns, and their
whole purpose, and wished them to give them their assistance
on their side, and to surprise and spoil Mountjoy and Charle-
mont and Dungannon, and to take away Con O'Neile,
Tyrone's son, out of Charlemont, which letter was written by
the said Shane M'Gilleduff O'Mullan, who was their secretary,
and it was sent to the said parties by a dwarf called Dalton
Duffe, who returned to the said Alexander and Rory again
with a letter written in English by Arte Oge O'Neile in
answer, which contained that they would not fail to join with
them in the plot, and take away the said Con O'Neile, and
surprise the said towns.
He says that the prisoners and himself did all agree to deny
this plot, and to be all upon one tale, being in the gaol of
Derry before he was sent up hither.
Says that Rory Oge O'Cahan was determined this summer
to go about Utster to beg helps of the gentlemen of sort, and
to take such as they could give him whatsoever.
Taken before us : Arthur Chichester, Henry Sarsfield
Davie Mulhall, William Methwold; George Sexton, inter-
preter.
Pp. 3. Copy.
June 22. 140. A Commission to the Lord Chancellor and others for
AstaEegia, a GENERAL VISITATION throughout the KINGDOM of
„^-^-9- Ireland.
Hibernioa.
Thomas Archbishop of Dublin, Chancellor of Ireland,
Christopher Archbishop of Armagh, Primate, William Arch-
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bishop of Tuam, Donote Earl of Thomond, President of
Munster, and George Bishop of Meath and Clogher, Henry
Lord Brian, Baron of Ibrackan, and Sir Thomas Ridgeway,
Baronet, Vice-Treasurer at War, Sir John Denham, Chief
Justice of the chief place. Sir Arthur Savage, Sir Oliver
Lambert, Sir Henry Power, Sir Francis Ruske, Sir Francis
Barkley, Sir Robert Digby, Sir Richard Morison, Sir Richard
Boyle, Sir Richard Cooke, Sir John Jepson, Sir Adam Loffcus,
Sir John King, Sir Thomas Colclough, Sir Dudley Loftus,
Sir Parr Lane, Sir Richard Ayleward, Sir Thomas Rotheram,
Sir Edmund Fettieplace, Sir Thomas Ashe, Sir Lawrence
Esmonde, Sir Robert Nugent, Sir Robert Pigott, Sir Thomas
Browne, Sir Oliver Shortall, Sir Robert Dillon, Sir Edward
Harris, Chief Justice of Connaught, and Alexander Barrington
and David Sirment, Esquires, are appointed commissioners,
with power (the said Archbishops of Dublin and Armagh and
Tuam, and the Bishop of Meath, or any two or more of them,
being always present) to make a visitation of aU dioceses,
deaneries, archdeaconries, prebendaries, parsonages, vicarages,
churches, chapels, and all other spiritual livings and dignities
whatsoever, and of aU the archbishops, bishops, deans, &c., and
all other ecclesiastical persons whatsoever in Ireland, and for
them, or any other of them, to inquire by the oaths of good
and lawful men, and all other ways, how the cathedral churches
and other churches, dignities, and spiritual livings in every
diocese are supplied with meet incumbents. And what num-
ber of able preachers are in every diocese ; and of the ability
and sufficiency of all the clergy. And whether any arch-
bishoprics, bishoprics, deaneries, or any other spiritual livings
or dignities, are conferred upon any lay persons, or popish
priests, or are held by them imder colour of sequestration, or
otherwise, and by whom, and how long held by them, and the
yearly value. And whether any archbishop, bishop, &c., or any
other person, holds any spiritual living in his own hands by
colour of sequestration, and how many any of them hold or
enjoy, and by what title or colour ; and of the yearly value of
every living. And the state of repairs of all churches, and
whether furnished with tables, seats, pulpits, books, and other
ornaments. And the state of repairs of the see houses, and the
houses of the parsons, and other spiritual persons. And of all
other things in the instructions to the commission annexed.
With power to call before them, or any three or more of them
as aforesaid, every such spiritual person detected of any
notorious offence, determinable in any ecclesiastical or spiritual
court, and to punish and coiTect by the censures of the Church,
and to deprive or remove them from their livings and dignities,
and to sequester all ecclesiastical livings, churches, and rectories,
as well impropriate as not impropriate, as all persons who, as
of right, ought to build and repair any churches, chancels, or
chapels, until they be built or repaired. And after the com-
mission executed to return a true and particular certificate of
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their proceedings. — Dated at Dublin, 22nd of June in the 18th
year of the reign.
" Per breve de Private Sigillo."
Pp. 7. Copy.
June 2 3. 141. The Lords of the Council to Chichestee.
^ Phdad. p. Have received his letter of 24th May by Captain Thomas
Butler, concerning the controversy between him and Lord
Dingwall and Lady Elizabeth his wife, for the possession of
the castle and town of Cloughgrennan, and the lordship of
Dloaghen, which were in possession of Viscount Butler at. the
time of his death. They have also considered the petitions as
well of Lord Dingwall as of Captain Butler, and heard the
learned counsel of both sides. They regret that the case was
not heard in Ireland, where the circumstances could be better
known than they can here, but since it has come before them
they require him to put Lord Dingwall and the lady his wife
into possession, which they thought from his (Chichester's)
letter had been done already, but Lord Dingwall showed a
copy of the return of the sheriff of the county dated 26th May,
two days after the date of his letter, pretending that he could
not execute it because of resistance. They now again require
him (Chichester) to give order for settling Lord Dingwall in
possession, and they concur with Chichester in opinion that
a trial by due course of law be had without delay to ascertain
the right. And the Earl of Ormonde is to be required to
produce and deliver in all deeds and evidences in any way
may concern the land. — Whitehall, 23rd of June 1615.
Signed: G. Cant., T. Ellesmere, Cane, Lenox, E. Worcester,
Pembroke, Zouche, W. Knollys, Eaphe Winwood, Thomas
Lake.
P. 1. Signed. Add. Endd.
June 24. 142. The Lord Deputy to His Majesty's Counsel.
Carte°Papers^,' Warrant to prepare a fiant of a grant of the office of
-vol. 62, p. 205. supervisor of the customs of the port of Dublin and Drogheda,
to John Stoughton, on surrender of the same by Thomas
Muschampe and Anthony Stoughton, John Stoughton, and
George Grymsditch, formerly holders of it, and in as large
manner as Christopher Heskett held it.
P. 1. Signed at head. Endd.
June 24. 143. The Voluntary Confession of Brian Crossagh
Stearne MSS., O'Neale, taken 24th June 1615.
Trin. Col., Dublin, ,, , -,, , ■, ,, , , . ,
p. 3., 15. About May twelvemonth at his house of Carragh in
Tarraght received a letter from Alexander M'DonneU, brought
by Daltin Duff, informing him of the conspiracy, and naming
to him Rory Oge O'Cahan, Lodder M'Donnell, Surley
M'Donnell, with some others, who prayed his aid. This letter
was read to him by Mulmeaty Duff. He answered by word
of mouth that O'Dogherty had lately failed, and until he
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could perceive a better prospect of success he should not take
part with them, Mulmurry DufF is a Carrough, and lives in
the Rout as he thinks.
About August last another letter was brought him from
Alexander M'Donnell by Couconnaght O'Kennan, with a list
of the conspirators. They were to meet Rory Oge O'Cahan,
Lodder M'Donnell, Surley M'Donnell, James M'Henry, Gil-
patrick M'Henry, Gorrie M'Manus O'Cahan, Donel and Hugh
Boy O'Quin, Hugh Mac Shane, Phehm Oge O'Neal, Arte Oge
O'Neale, and his brother Owni Mae Art Oge M'Phelim
M'Tirlogh, and Cormae Mac Shane Boy and his brother Cullo,
who is since then hanged.
He answered by cautioning them of the danger, without
they had made strength, but said he would join if they had
assistance from Scotland.
About Candlemas last received another letter at his house
by the hand of Owyne O'Donell alias Dugoe Senaghara, from
Alexander M'Donnell, in the name of the conspirators, urging
him to come to Magher Rath ; he assured him they would
have aid out of Scotland. The messenger had another letter to
Arte O'Neale as he told him. But Bryan (O'Neale) being in
Charlemont upon his (the messenger's) return from Ai'te, he
went away to Alexander M'Donnell without any answer from
him for that time.
" This letter contained a direction unto him and the rest
of such as would partake with him, to take Mountjoy and
Charlemont, and to take Con Ro, Tyrone's son, out of Charle-
mont."
2. A little after Michaelmas last, Arte Oge O'Neale and he
met near KUternan, when he (Brian Crossach) acquainted
him with the plot, and asked him whether he knew anything
of it. He said he did, and had promised to join the con-
spirators. He (Brian Crossach) likewise spoke Hugh M'Shane,
who said that though he was loth to meddle with any of the
O'Cahans, he yet had promised to join.
Last harvest Dermot Oge O'Duyre came to him with a
letter from Philip Oge O'Reilly and Brian M'Phillip, urging
him to join, when Dermot told him they gave him a gearkin
(jerkin) and two shillings and sixpence in money. Says
Hugh M'Bryan read this letter. He sent answer by word of
mouth to those gentlemen that he was ready. Says that Callo
M'Arte Oge M'Arte Moyle and his brother did kill an English-
man at Lisshandra in Fermanagh two years of the last spring,
and that Dermot Oge O'Duyre can testify this.
" Taken before me, Arthur Chichester."
Asked if he had ever revealed what Alexander had imparted
to him. Said he told Hugh M'Shane, Arte Oge O'Neale, and as
he thinks Shane O'Donnelly ; but Shane O'Donnelly was
drunk, and so was Shane (Hugh M'Shane ?) likewise, and
therefore knows not whether he remembei's it or not.
P^. 3. Copy.
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June 26. 144. The Voluntary Confession of Cowconnaght O'Ken-
Steame MSS., nan upon the rack, taken before us the 26th of June
Triii^Coii.,DuWin, jQ^^^ ^y ^■j.^^yg Qf ^1^3 Lqj^.^ Deputy's Commission.
Says that about Lammas last, Alexander M'Donnell with
Lodder, being at his own house in the Noyghan, they caused
this examinant to write a letter to Brian Crossagh O'Neale,
and another to Brian Ro. Maguire and Cowconnaght's brother,
Connor Ro. Maguire's sons, in effect that they should prepare
themselves to take Charlemont and Lisnaskeagh 'the Lord
Burley's town, and that they on the other side would take
Coleraine, and so enter into a war on both sides, both which
letters they signed, and himself carried them to Brian Cros-
sagh, and delivered them unto him at his own house in the
Tarraghter, when he read both the said letters unto him, and
two days after Brian went to Fermanagh to Maguire's sons,
and returned a week after into his own house (where this
examinant stayed his coming), and brought letters from
Maguire's sons directed to Alexander and Lodder M'Donnell,
importing that they did agree together to proceed in that
plot. To which letters Brian Crossagh also subscribed, and
shewed them to this examinant and said " he would send
them by a messenger of his own." This examinant going
from thence into Fermanagh, he says that Brian Crossach told
him that Rory O'Cahan, Arte Oge O'Neale, and Gorry O'Cahan
were consenting to this plot, and that Rory O'Cahan's reason
to go into this action was principally because he would take
Lemavaddy.
He says that when he was at Lodder M'Donnell's bedside
about Candlemas last at his house, he discovered unto him
the whole plot.
Being asked why Lodder did so, he said out of the truth
and confidence he reposed in him, having likewise sworn him
to secrecy. He says that before Alexander discovered the
plot to him, or employed him to write the letters, he took his
oath upon a book to keep secret the whole of the aforesaid
plot, which he promised to do, and determined to perform the
same to his death.
Says that Alexander M'Donnell told him at his house at
Lammas last, that he and the rest of those gentlemen were
plotting of the business two years, and so much Brian Crossach
told him at his house, and they both told him that Art O'Neale,
Maguire's sons, and Gorry O'Cahan were near consenting to
the plot.
Says that Laughlin O'Laverty the priest was in the house
when he wrote the letters, but was not acquainted with them
to his knowledge, and he heard Alexander say that the cause
of his discontent was because Sir Randal would give him no
greater proportion of land, and that therefore he intended to
gain the county by force.
Says that he heard Brian Crossagh say that his cause of
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discontent was because his father's son had no greater propor-
tion of land given him.
Says that he had no conference with any about this plot,
because Alexander Lodder and Brian Crossach injoined him
not to speak thereof to any but themselves.
Says that some days since Ai'te Oge O'Neale being in the
chamber over the place where this examinant lay in prison,
called to him by his name, and bade him to stand strong in
the truth (?), for within three days they should be qiiit of the
law, or some other course would be taken with them.
Signed: Thomas Phillips, Francis Annesley, Kalph Bur-
chensha, George Sexten, who understand the Irish ; Davie
O'MuUan, interpreter.
Pp. 3. Copy.
June 26. 145. Lords of the Council to Chichester.
io\ 2d 420 ^^ further consideration His Majesty revokes the licence
he has given to a committee from the House of Commons to
come over with certain propositions which they desired might
be considered of there ; nevertheless they are to deliver these
propositions to him (Chichester), who is to transmit them
thither, to be considered of before the next session of Parliament.
And if Mr. Speaker have any occasion of his own to draw
him thither, it is not meant to hinder him from following the
same.
Lord Lixnaw has arrived there and attends the coming of
such other barons as are in competition with him for prece-
dency. Chichester is therefore to hasten the coming over of
the others according to their (the Lords') directions contained
in their letters of the 12th of this instant month. — Whitehall,
26 June 1615.
Signed : G. Cant., T. Ellesmere, Cane, T. Suffolke, E. Wor-
cester, E. Somerset, Pembroke, ',E. Zouche, H. Knollys, E.
Wotton, Kaphe Winwood, Jul. Csesar, Tho. Lake.
P. 1. Add. Endd.
vol. 2, p. 420.
June 26. 146. Chichester to Sir John Davys.
^arte^Paper|^ ^^.-niaxA to prepare a fiant of a grant of a free pardon, with
the exceptions of John Osborne, to Abraham Lucas, Donogh
M'Geroghty, Margery Harrison, Bryan Oge O'Cahan, Jane
Andrewes, Kichard Eose, Fitzwalter Butler, Gilbert Butler,
and 32 others. — Chichester House.
Pp. 2. Signed at head. Endd. ■
June 27. 147. Confession of Cormack M'Eedmond Moyle Maguiee,
taken before Sir Toby Caulfield, at Charlemont, the
27th June 1615.
Says that in harvest last, he being bailiff receiver to Cap-
tain Atkinson, the High Sheriff of the county of Fermanagh,
having in his company Dermot Oge O'Donne and Lowen
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M'Fardorough Boy Maguire, being up and down the country
about the execution of his office in that part, -which borders
on the county of Tyrone, Brian Crossagh sent unto them by
one Amay M'Kennan to come unto him, and so they went
with the said messenger to the house of one Dermot O'Hagan,
where they found Arte Oge's wife, and Evelyn ny NeU, his
sister, and Brian Crossagh's wife, daughter- to Maguire, and
the friar O'MuUarkey ; and here they stayed all that day,
and at the evening Brian Crossagh O'Neil, Art Oge O'Neil,
and his brother Brian O'Neile, with one Phelim M'Daniel,
servant to Brian Crossagh, came to that house to this exami-
nate and the rest. Within a little while after they were met,
the friar began to speak to this examinate, saying that he
had forgiveness to bestow on him, which should carry his soul
to heaven.
And that evening they spent the time in eating and
drinking, and in making friendship between this examinate
and Art Oge about an offence which Arte Oge conceived against
him for abusing him about the taking of the Bishop of Meath.
In the morning Brian Crossagh and Arte Oge O'Neile called
this examinate and Dermot Oge O'Neile to them, and Brian
Crossagh said to them that they had good service to do for
God, the Pope, and O'Neile, which they should better perform
if they might have their assistance. And then this examinate
and Dermot Oge O'Dunn asked what the service was ? And
Brian Crossagh said that it was to take away Conn ne Kreigy
O'Neile, son to the Earl of Tyrone, from Charlemont, of whose
delivery unto them they rested assured. For that they had
a friend very near Sir Toby, in trust, that had promised to
do it ; declared further, that when they had the boy they
intended to go upon their keeping, and do what mischief
they could upon the country by burning, spoiling, and
killing. This examinate and Dermot Oge asked what war-
rants they were to do such a matter. Then Brian answered
that a great many of the best of the country would join
with them, naming Alexander M' James M'Sowerly Boy,
Lowther M'Sowerly, James Oge M' James M'Sowerly, Rory
O'Cahan, Manus M'Quillvally O'Cahan, Gorry O'Cahan, son
to the said 'James M'Manus, Hugh Boy M'Quin O'Donell and
Donnel M'Quin O'Donnell, both brothers to Sir Neal O'Don-
nel, Neil Bamaugh M'Synedoe (M'Swynynedoe), and Mul-
murry M'Swiny, Donoughmore M'Swiny, son to the knight,
Donogh M'Swiny Banagh, chief of his name, Caffry M'Donnel
M'Hugh Duff, with many others whose names he does not
remember, but that those would be able to answer for the
whole country to join with them.
Also' he says that Brian Crossagh named William Stewart,
that married Sir Cormac's daughter, and that he was ac-
quainted with the plot. And then Arte Oge called to them
one Cormac O'Quin, a servant to William Stewart who was
newly come to Brian Crossagh with some messao-e from
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William Stewart to the hearing of his speech concerning his
master, who were silent until they had all spoken, and then
he did conclude this conference saying that William Stewart
his master, would take part with Brian Crossagh in any thing-
he would have him to do.
Also he says that about the middle of this conference the
friar Mullarky came out unto them and said to this examinate,
" I charge the, be upon Brian Crossagh and Art Oge's couneel,
and though thou should die in this service thy soul shall be
sure to go to heaven ; and as many men as shall be killed in
this service all their souls shall go to heaven. And further
says, that all those that were killed in O'Doherty's war were
in heaven." And Art Oge said that O'Doherty was a good
gentleman and died a good death, and wished he (O'Doherty)
had had as good help in the enterprise lie took in hand as
they were like to have in this of theirs. This examinate,
with Dermot Oge O'Dunn, asked them when they would put
this in execution ? They said that as soon as Sir Toby and
the rest of the commanders were gone to the Parliament they
would take Conn away, and then declare themselves.
Also, he says, that some one amongst them put in a doubt
that a great number of Scotts would come out of Scotland as
soon as they should enter into action. And then Art Oge said
by way of answer that that was not to be feared, for a few of
the Clandannels that were out in Scotland did give that
kingdom trouble enough.
They did also, in their communication agree to spare the
Scots, hoping to draw many of them to their party by the
means of William Stewart.
And further he remembers that Brian Crossagh and Art
Oge said that they were in hope to get such good prisoners as
should redeem Sir Cormac M'Baron, Sir Neale O'Donnell, and
Sir Donel O'Cahan out of the Tower.
And Owen O'Neile, brother to Art Oge, replied that
if they did not meet such good prisoners as were likely to
redeem them out, of the Tower, they would spare no man's life.
Also says that when Brian Crossagh was apprehended at
Dungannon lately, he sent him a message by one Edmond
Maguire and Daniel Maguire that he should in no cause come
to Dungannon, nor to any other place, to make party against
him. And afterwards Maguire himself spoke to him to the
same effect. And after that again sent him in company with
his son into Tyrconnel to have him out of the way.
Signed : Toby Caulfield.
Interpreters, John Cornewall, Thos. Walle.
Pp. 8. Copy.
June 28. 148. The Voluntary Confession of Patrick Ballagh
Stearne MSS., O'MuRREY, taken 28th June 161.5.
^F^tt'is"^""' That the next day after Alexander M'Donnel was taken at
Dunluce, this examinate, purposing to go over the Ban to his
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own house, ■went to Brian O'Leverty's town, where he found
him and Dermot M'Henry, his son-in-law, drinking of a pint
of aqua vitce at Edward Grigett's, an Englishman's house;
and when Brian saw this examinate he asked of him the cause
why Alexander was taken, who told him that he heard John
M'Naughten tell that the reason was for that he was charged
to have combined with Brian Crossagh O'Neile, Art Oge
O'Neile, and Maguire's sons to take Sir Toby Caulfeild prisoner,
and to take away Tyrone's son into Spain ; whereupon Brian
O'Leverty said he heard of such a matter two years ago, and
told his son-in-law that he and Owen O'Leverty were with
Alexander in Fermanagh, and if they knew of any hurt or ill
action they would all smart for it ; but his son-in-law held'
his peace, and made him no answer to that speech.
And more than this the examinate knows not of the plot
of treason wherewith Alexander M'Donnel and the rest are
charged withal.
Signed: Geo. Sexten.
Interpreter, Patricius Ballagh O'Murrey.
P. 1. Copy.
June 30. 149. Loeds of the Council to Chichester.
vol. 4^ p. 422. Enclose him the petition of the Countess of Kildare, praying
for a commission to find an office for the young Earl, her son,
of such lands as were granted by His Majesty in fee-farm -to
the late Earl, deceased, lying in the county of Sligo, of which
Daniel O'Connor Sligo seeks to disinherit the young Earl.
They request him to show the Countess all favour, and to give
order for such a commission, unless he sees reason to the con-
trary.— Whitehall, the last of June 1615.
Signed: K. Somerset, Paulet, E. Zouche, "W. KnoUys,
E. Wotton, Eaphe Winwood.
P. 1. Add. Endd. Encloses,
Ibid., p. 423. 150. Petition of Elizabeth Countess 'of Kildare, late wife of
Gerald Earl of Kildare, deceased, in behalf of her son
Gerald, now Earl of Kildare, an infant under the
«9'e of four years, and His Majesty's ward.
That His noiu Majesty by letters patent under the Great
Seal of Ireland, among other things, granted to the late
deceased Earl certain parcels of land in the county of Sligo,
in fee-farm, viz., four quarters of land called Ballynehany,
parcel of the late dissolved monastery Aghrish, alias Ml-
mullen, and four other quarters of land, parcel of Culca, or
other the late gavelkind inheritance of Fardaragh M'Donogh,
and his sept, and escheated to His Majesty upon the attainder
of the said Fardaragh and his whole sept, who were all slain
in the late open rebellion, or otherwise died without lawful
issue. Notwithstanding His Majesty's said grant the peti-
tioner could not obtain an office after the death of the said
Earl to,fmd the yoimg Earl's title to the said eight quarters of
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land, under the pretence that an office after the death of Daniel
O'Connor, Sligo had already found that the said Daniel had
died seized of them, and that Callough, alias Charles O'Connor,
was, in fact, His Majesty's ward, tuas thereby found his son
and heir, to the desinheritance of the young Earl, being not
much above four years of age, and His Majesty's ward, the
said Daniel O'Connor being an intruder on His Majesty's
right. Prays, therefore, a commission for findiny His
Majesty's title as well to those lands as all other lands held
by the late Earl of His Majesty.
P. 1. Add. Endd.
June 30. 151. Privy Council of Scotland to the Lord Deputy.
vof 23r^3u' Informs him that the traitor Sir James M'Conel and some
' ' of the rebels of the Isles have surprized the castle of Dunaveig.
Request that Captain Burton may be employed agaiast them.
— Edinburgh, the last of June 1615.
Signed : Dunfermeline, CancelL, Binning, Jo. Prestoun,
Pickburne, Alex. Hay, J. S. Drummond, S. Murray.
P. 1. Add. Endd.: From the Lord Chancellor and Council
of Scotland, of Sir James M'Connell's taking of the Castle of
Donnavege, and of the recourse of rebels thither from Ireland,
&c. — Received the 7th of July.
[June.] 152. List of the Noblemen's Sons to be brought into England
S.P., Ireland, for their education.^
'°^- ^^^' ^^- To be brought into England.
The Lord Barrie's grandchild, 13 years old.
The Lord Viscount Gormanston's eldest son of 10 years old.
The Lord Coursie's two sons.
The Lord of Delvin's son and heir, 13 years old.
The Lord of Trimblestone's son and heir, 18 years old.
The Lord of Dunboyne's grandchild, 13 years old.
The Lord of Cahyr's nephew, which is son unto his brother
Thomas Butler.
The Lord Power himself, 15 years old.
The Lord of Brimingham's grandchild, 14 years old, to be
brought up at the free school in Dublin.
P. 1.
July 1. 153. Lord Deputy and Council to the Privy Council.
voi'"233^'32'a Upon passing of the Act of attainder of Tyrone and others
in the first session of this Parliament, the House of Commons
petitioned them (in regard there was no saving in the Act) to
provide for the safety of the estate of one John Bathe in a
parcel of land within five miles of this city called BalgrifEn,
which the said Bathe's father long since purchased of the said
late Earl of Tyrone, to which they consented for the more
' In July in that year, Lord Power and the heir of Lord Mountgarret, were
ordered to be sent to England for their education. — Cone. Reg. p. 109.
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speedy and easy passage of the Act, and in His Majesty's
name promised that he should have the said Balgriffyn passed
unto him from His Majesty. Send here inclosed the minute of
a letter perused by the Lord Chief Justice and Master of the
Rolls here, that the same may be written and signed, and sent
hither for warrant to pass the said land unto him according
to their promise. — Dublin Castle, 1 July 1615.
Arth. Chichester, Tho. Dublin, Cane, Th. Ridgeway, Jo.
Denham, Willm. Methwold.
P. 1. Add. Endd.
July 6.
Philad. P.,
vol. 4, p. 426.
154. Lords of the Council to Chichester.
In answer to his letter of 15th June last, — 1st, as to Conn
O'Neil, Tyi'one's son. His Majesty has disposed of him, and
sent him to Eton College.
Concerning the export of wool, the prohibition was intended
to apply to foreign parts and not to export to England, whither
it may be sent till the manufacture of cloth be better settled
in Ireland.
They have seen the several answers of the Countess of Or-
monde, the Lords of Delvin and Trimleston for sending over their
children or pupils to be educated in England. The reasons of
Delvin and Trimleston are modest, and His Majesty wiU con-
sider of them further, but for the Lord Barry's grandchild the
answer that is made gives no satisfaction, for since the
Countess of Ormonde put it over to the mother a letter should
have been written to the mother also, and her reason demanded
whether the child should be disposed of here, according to His
Majesty's directions.
Sir Dominic Sarsfleld to be sent over in all speed with his
patent, by which he claims the Chief Justice's place of the
Common Pleas.— Whitehall, 6 July 1615.
Signed : T. Ellesmere, Cane, T. Suffblke, Gilb. Shrewsbury,
E. Wotton, Raphe Winwood, Fulke GrevyU.
P. 1. Add. Endd.
July 12. 155. Lord Deputy to Sir R. Winwood.
vd 'a^ss'Ts ' ^^^ ®*^^* orders to the captain of the " Moon " to repair to
Ireland to be ready to go with the other ship to the coast of
Scotland. Is now about to go to Ely O'Carroll, Longford, and
Leitrim. Entreats supplies of money. — From the Nous,
12 July 1615.
Pp. 2. Signed. Add. Endd.
July 21. 156. The King to Chichester.
Philad P„ Grants to be made by letters patent to every freeholder in
Connaught and Clare of their lands, as was intended at the
making of the composition in Queen Elizabeth's reign con-
firming their estates to them and their heirs, reserving the
amount of composition royal then assessed ujion every
vol. 2, p. 334.
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quarter, subject to the ancient rent, to be held by knight's
service in capite as of the king's castle of Athlone. Pardons to
be made of all fines for alienations without licence, &c., pro-
vided they pay severally one fourth of such fines. — Westmin-
ster, 21 July, in the 13th year of the reign.
Pp. 2. Sign manual at head. Add. Endd. Enrol.
July 28. 157. The King to Chichestee.
vol''^2 ^p 336 ^^ ^° accept a surrender ifrom the Earl of Abercorn and
from any of the undertakers in the barony of Strabane of all
their lands in the barony, to be regranted with all conceal-
ments, together with all such liberties as have been granted
by any letters patent to you our Deputy of your lands of Inish-
owen and Belfast, reserving the former rents, provided that
nothing be done herein contrary to the articles of plantation.
And as many of the inhabitants of Scotland daily repair into
Ireland and purchase lands he is to grant them letters of
denization. — Salisbury, 28 July, in the 13th year of the
reign.
Pp. 1|. Sign manual at head. Add. Endd.
Aug. 7. 158. Sir Thomas Kidgeway to Sir R. Winwood.
vol 'z^^I'T/' ■^''^ ®°^^ ^^ *^® ■^'^^ °^ subsidy was printed, and the com-
missions for assessment and levying thereof in every several
county engrossed and sealed, the Lord Deputy and he agreed
upon certain letters and instructions to be sent unto the prin-
cipal commissioners of every county.
This being a new matter, and never granted by Parliament,
much less put in execution in Ireland, these instructions,
commissions, and seven or eight books of subsidy for every
county, were accordingly sent into all parts of the country,
and the work is now in operation everywhere, as it ought.
The commissioners began in the city of Dublin and in the
foreign county of Dublin. Also before his (Ridgeway's) coming
away, and he had given the charge they fell to assessing first
of the commissioners themselves, and next of those who we
set down for rators and assessors, in the rating of all whom,
even to the number of 400 or 500, he avers not one was set
down against his free and full consent, yet every one of them
far above the rates of assessment in England. The Lord
Deputy also, before his departure from Dublin, with two or
three whom the statute authoriseth, set down the rates upon
all the nobility of the land and all the Council of State there.
The earls (besides some countesses dowagers who have pre-
sent estates out of their lands) being rated at 533?. 6s. 8d.
Irish in land, or thereabouts, a piece, the viscounts and
barons about 200?. in land, one with the other, and each privy
councillor there at 100 marks Irish in land, one or two at
100?., and himself (Ridgeway) at 200 marks in land, so that
the first beginning has been made of the taxing of the first
payment of the subsidy generally, and the best means used to
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improve it for His Majesty's advantage. The half miracle
•was in the manner of granting it at last, when, after hammer-
ing on it at committees and in the House also, it was put to
the question without one public noe or private murmur. The
House being compounded of three several nations, besides a
fourth, consisting of old English Irelandised (who are not
numbered amongst the mere Irish or new English) and of
two several blessed religions (whatsoever more), besides the
ignorance of almost all (they being at first more afraid than
hurt) concerning the name, nature, and sum of a subsidy. As
for the matter or sum itself leviable, no man can as yet total
it but at random, the kingdom being most poor and penurious ;
some forespeak it about the sum of 10,000?., some 20,000?,.
some rove at more. Is confident it will amount in the whole
two payments to 30,000?. sterling at least in money and cows,
and yet at one tenth part less than it would in respect of the
last winter's loss of cattle, wherein the country's only chief
riches consisteth, one fifth part by common computation
having perished by the snow and frost. His reason is briefly
this amongst other : There are 33 several counties, which one
with another should and may at least yield a 1,000?. in sub-
sidy, and wherein some of the last and poorest may be defec-
tive. The nobUity and Council, the judges and feed-men of
aU sorts, the cities and principal towns, as also the clergy, will
(no doubt) fill up the same rateably, and the assessment of the
noblemen and Council of the State only amounted to 6,000?.
Irish in land, which in payment to His Majesty will come to
1,200?. harps, making English money 900?. — Carlyle House in
Lambeth Marsh, 7 August 1615.
Pp. 2. Signed. Add. Endd.
Aug. 8. 159. The King to Chichester.
vol''2^^ '338 "^^ ^® *° make a grant by letters patent to Nicholas Barham
° ■ ' ' ' of one moiety of all such first fruits of ecclesiastical livings as
he shall discover to have been withheld and concealed by any
archbishop, bishop, dean, parson, or other ecclesiastical person
promoted since the beginning of the King's reign. And to
agree and compound with them for their moiety of the arrears.
— Cranbourne, 8 August, in the 13th year of the reign.
Pp. 1|. 8ign manual at head. Add. Endd. Enrol.
Aug. 8. 160. The King to Chichester.
^^^^' 340 I'o make letters patent of a pension of 100?. per annum to
^° ■ ' ^' ' the King's well-beloved subject Henry Leey, in consideration
of the many faithful services theretofore performed by his
father in that kingdom, to be payable out of the cheques of
the army there, — Cranbourne, 8 August, in the 13th year of
the reign.
P. \. Sign manual at head. Add. Endd. EnroL
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Aug. 8. 161. The King to Chichestee.
^^^^^- ^•' Sir Roger Jones, son and heir to the Lord Chancellor of
^° ' ' ^" ' Ireland, having purchased from Donnel Spaniagh a pension of
10s. Enghsh per diem, created on 22nd August 1603, and the
King having promised the said Sir Roger the first pension
that fell vacant, he (Chichester) is to accept Donnel Spaniagh's
surrender, and to grant a pension of like amount to the said
Sir Roger Jones, to hold for his life. — Cranhourn, 8 August,
in the 13th year of the reign.
Pp. If. Sign manual at head. Add. Endd. Enrol.
Aug. 19. 162. The King to Sir Oliver St. John and the Chan-
Carte Paprrs, CELLOR OP IRELAND.
'^' ' Warrant to pass and confirm by letters patent under the
Great Seal of Ireland to Sir Ffowlke Conway, all castles,
manors, lands, tenements, &c. in Down and Antrim now held
by his tenants and assigns ; with power of free warren, and to
impark. No mention is to be made of the surrender, if any
be, nor of this letter, lest any mis-recital might make our
grant defective. — Holdenby. [" Exd. p. Jacob Newman."]
P. 1. Copy. Add. Endd.
Aug. 21. 163. Sir R. Winwood to the Lord Deputy.
S.P., Ireland, Order had been taken for sending over a supply of money
^° ■ ' ■ for the public service before the court left London to com-
mence the progress. It is strange that the money has not yet
arrived. Recommends the bearer, Mr. John Carpenter, to his
Lordship's favour. — Beaulieu, 21 August 1615.
Pp. 2. Endd.
Aug. 22. 164. The King to Chichester.
Phiiad. p., The long continuance of the Parliament causes interruption
^° ■ ' ^' ' to the ordinary course of justice there, and being burdensome
as weU to the persons elected as to those of the meaner sort
who have been charged with great sums of money for the
payment of the daily wages due to the knights and bm-gesses
for their attendance, he (the King) has changed his purpose
of holding another session in October next, and is resolved to
dissolve the Parhament, and this he (Chichester) is to do as
soon as convenient. — Bewly, 22 August, in the 13th year of
the reign.
P. 4- Sign manual at head. Add. Endd.
Aug. 165, The King to the Lord Deputy.
S.P., Ireland, ^g q^q wages of the knights and burgesses of the Parlia-
ment there have been exceedmg burthensome to the subjects
of that kingdom. His Majesty is resolved that there shall be
no more sessions held, and directs a proclamation to be pub-
lished to that efiect, that it is his pleasure that the Parliament
should be now dissolved. Desires his Lordship to let the
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peo]5le of that kingdom know that their dutiful obedience to
him, wherein he has been more happy than his predecessors,
their late conformity in Parliament according to his command-
ments, and their free gift of a subsidy, are things so accept-
able to him that he will ever hold them in the same degree
of favour as he does the rest of his subjects here, and they
shall by good experience find how seriously he will intend the
welfare of them and that kingdom.
P. 1. Endd. : " August 1615. To the Lord Deputy for
the dissolving of the Parliament from the King."
[Aug.] 166. Office of Vice-Treasueee and Tkeasueer-at-Wae.
S-lj-.^lreiaud, Eeasons for continuance of the office of Vice-Treasurer and
' ' Treasurer-at-War in one man's hands.
1. Common Justice. — The Treasurer enjoys both those offices
jointly by letters patent under the Great Seal of England.
2. Use, Custom, and Precedent— They have by ancient
custom continued so, as in Sir Henry Sidney's time. Sir Wm.
Fitzwilliam's, Sir Edw. Fitton, Sir Hen. Wallop, Sir Geo. Gary,
and the present Treasurer for nine years space, in which nine
years, he confidently avers, that there was never more done in
Ireland for the King's honour and profit and stability of the
kingdom, with so little money out of England, than in the
same time.
3. Matter of Necessity, at leastxvise conveniency for His
Majesty's service. — One in times of sudden and dangerous
attempts (usual in that kingdom) can with both powers (using
them where most need is) for the present do more good and better
service than two having either authorities and means diminished
as upon the departure of the fugitive earls, the breaking out
of prison of the Lord of Delvin, the actual rebellion of
O'Doghertie and all his adherents, many summers sudden
journeys of survey and other commissions with the Lord
Deputy and the army, the sending of soldiers into Sweden,
the last winter's expedition to the Isles of Scotland, and
extraordinary charges concerning the Parliament, for all which
and the like services the now Treasurer hath (partly by means
of his power over the revenue, when as the occasions could
not attend. the commission of treasure out of England) bor-
rowed 150,000?. at least in his time, to the no small advantage
of His Majesty's service.
4. Case of Charge to His Majesty.— It would in short time,
howsoever any present competitor may at first (till he be
invested in it) seem contented with the single fee belonging
to the same single part of the office, bring a new increase of
charge upon His Majesty to have two several officers to supply
those offices.
5, ;6. Means of Profit to His Majesty. — By having both
offices he can defalk from those of the army such rents and
composition, &c. as they owe out of their entertainments.
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which is no small furtherance to His Majesty's service, much
of the King's revenues being in marshalmen's hands.
7. Im/proveinent of the Revenue in those nine years. — The
revenue in these nine years is increased to double the sum it
was in the average of nine j^ears before (besides the subsidy
wherein he was no mean and ordinary worker), and in lieu
of some part of which revenue, himself and ofEcers took in
divers bills and bare assumpsits, many of which lie yet upon
his hands.
8. Honourable commisseration and keeping off of unde-
served disgrace. — By that place, and not as Treasurer-at-war,
he is of the Council there, and of several commissions, as Star
Chamber, &c., whereof to deprive him he hopes it is no man's
meaning.
Or if these considerations were not, he humbly prayeth
their Lordships to consider the —
Disgrace and imputation for a Treasurer (so employed hither
as now he was with divers Bills of Parliament and other
matters of importance for the service of His Majesty and that
kingdom) to be now returned as a maimed soldier, with one
of his two arms or one of his two legs, the maim whereof
how sensibly every magistrate or servant of His Majesty in
England would be in the like case as well as in Ireland.
9. The late and new settled Order's concerning the Revenue.
— It pleased His Majesty about a year since to send instruc-
tions and orders to the Lord Deputy for the ordering of the
receipts. If those orders be not punctually perforraed then
they may separate the offices and make the time of probation
as short or as long as they please.
Pp. 4. Endd. : " Concerning Mr. Treasurer of Ireland."
Sept. 7. 167. George White (or Thomas Doyne) to Me. John
S.P., Ireland, BURKE.
' ■ Mr. Kelly wrote from' in Rome to him with the post of Paris.
Now I have to write more at large, for he was as near to
Mr. Patrik and Mrs. Joan [Tyron and his wife] for the space
of two months daily as any that was in the palace. It was
his fortune that she was sick at his coming into the town and
Doctor Bamardin, their doctor, could do her no good, but as
soon as she heard of his coming into the palace, she sent for
him, told him of her disease. Owing to what he did unto her she
begun to be better and better ; when George [Tyrone] saw that,
he was very familiar with him, and had him to lodge in his
palace. He goethoftentotheCardma^s [Spanish ambassador's]
house ; he is well beloved from the cap. Pope] + in and from all
those that are under him, and specially he that thinks to be cap.
+ [Pope] after the death of this man. Last Easter he sent
Redmond [Tyrone] a present, and desired him to be of good
courage, and that God keepeth him for to have some comfort in
his country hereafter, though a man would think that he is
an old man, by sight ; yet he is lusty and strong, and well able
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to travel : for a month ago, at evening, his friar and his gentle-
men were aU with him. They were talking of Gallis [England]
and of Savoy [Ireland] ; he drew out his sword and said " the
Emperor [his Majesty] thinks that I am not strong. I would he
that hates me most in Pampalona [England] were with me
to see whether I am strong or no. He would we were with
40 thousand pounds of money in Frankfort [Ireland] to see
what we should do. If I he not in Milan [Ireland] within
these two years, I will never desire no more to look for it."
This is the discourse Peter [Tyrone] and his companions
had.
Posts every Thursday with letters from Naples [Spain],
from Secilia [Flanders] every Friday. Many pensioners goes
to Savoy [Ireland], but for no goodness, for if the Cardmal
[King of Spain] can do anything there, they will take his
part before any other. There comes from Ligomus letters
from a lord of Pampalona [England] which is a general of the
galleys there unto Mr. Peter [Tyrone]. Mr. Weston is dead
the chief est we had ; he wrote unto his cousin into Secily [son
in Flanders] in the behalf of me for to have me to serve in his
company. — Your servant, George White.
Mrs. Joan [Tyrone's wife], she is young and fair, and
the lord primer of Savoy [Ireland], and his five or six
Flemings, Sir Robert Lombart, his uncle, had one part of the
palace of (?) Savoy this seven years, but now, because that he
and Peter [Tyrone] could not agree, he is removed into another
palace, but some say that this Robert is the causer of
that. Knows not but he departed out of the city a great
while ago. Her foster-sister is gone for Milan [Ireland] ; her
husband came out of Savoy [Ireland] against her and brought
all the news and secrets that he could unto Patrick [Tjrrone]
and brought with him such secrets as Redmond [Tyrone] could
afibrd him withal ; his name his Nicholas HoUawood, dwell-
ing three miles Viceroy of Franchfort [of Dublin] his city.
There is another politic fellow called Jhean Crone M'Divved
(Mac Devitt) ; he went to the city of Burdens (Bordeaux) and
parted from thence unto Naples [Spain] and wrote unto Patrick
[Tyrone] all the news he had from Savoy [Ireland]. The arch-
bishop in Naples [Spain], and the friars in Secily [Flanders]
receives letters every three months from Frankfort [Ireland].
There is but few done in the court of Savoy [Ireland] let it
be ever so secret, but it will be heard, or else seek it out by
them, for the Jesuits and the friars of Frankfort [Ireland] have
such good friends about the court which brings them news,
and the doings of the said court wherewith all your (?) enormity.
Assures him as he is a true servant unto honor, that if he do
not take some other course, for all his policy and wisdom he
will be deceived. Mr. George sent for his cousin into Milan
[Tyrone sent for his son in, Ireland]. Those that promised,
and that would perform it if they could do it, shall be very well
considered for their pains, but there came news unto them that
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he was brought into Calais [England] some two months past,
the which news grieved them. At Venice, the I7th of Sep-
tember 1615 past, 16 ounces of blood he took out of if r.
Patrick's [Tyrone] legs drawn by boxinge glasses, the which
for the space 13 days he would have him (Doyne) come unto
him, unto his bedstead, afore he will get out of his bed, to
confer and talk with him, and to see how he did. — Your
humble servant, Thomas Doyne.
Pp. 2. Add : " To my very loving friend Mr. John Burke
at Whitehall in London this be deld. London." Endd. :
" From Th. Doyne."
Sept. 24. 168. Lords of the Council to Chichester.
vrf''4^* 428 Referring to their letter of April last prohibiting the export
' ' ' ' of timber, they now (by His Majesty's directions) intimate
that he (Chichester) shall allow the merchants trading to the
East Indies to transport into England the provision of timber
they have made in Ireland to be employed for making ship-
ping and casks to be used on their voyages to the East Indies.
— Greenwich, 24 September 1615.
Signed : G. Cant., T. Ellesmere, Cane, T. Suffolke, Lenox,
Pembroke, R. Somerset, E. Worcester, Fenton, E. Zouche, W.
KnoUys, Raphe Winwood.
P. |-. Add. Endd.
Sept. 30. 169. The King to Chichester.
Grant Book. License to the London Society and Governors of the new
plantation in Ulster, and]others of the Society of Londonderry,
to procure or sell their land.
Grant Booh, p. 177.
[Sept.] 170. The King to the Lord Deputy.
^\'^t^z^' Great distress has been occasioned by the burning of
' " Limerick. Directs a new charter to be passed to the city,
with extension of liberties and privileges.
Pp. 2. Endd.
Oct. 3. 171. [Sir R. Winwood] to the Lord Deputy.
^ '^ '233'T^ Writes in behalf of the bearer. Captain Preston, brother of
' ' Viscount Gormanston, at the suit of Mr. Trumbull, His Ma-
jesty's agent with the Archduke.
P. 1. Endd.
Oct. 7. 172. [Sir R. Winwood] to the Lord Deputy.
S-P-.^Ireknd. ' By letters out of Italy, one Nicholas HoUiwood, of the
' ' HoIUwoods, by Dublin, has been with Tyrone at Rome, and
made large reports to him of the affairs of Ireland and of the
secretest things that are handled there by his Lordship and
the rest ; whereof they that are beyond boast that they have
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often notice by such as are in near place about the Lord
Deputy. How true this is he (the Deputy) will be best able
to judge. Doubts not that he will be careful to look into a
business of so great consequence as this. Heard this HoUi-
wood married Tyrone's wife's foster-sister, and is returned
into 'that kingdom with her. Knows his Lordship will be
mindful to inquire after him. He will probably gather from
him many of Tyrone's secretest intents, for with such stuff he
hath freighted him thither. Will be glad to hear from him
concerning this business or anything else that he shall think
fit to impart for His Majesty's service.
P. 1. Endd. : " 7 Oct. 1615. To the Lord Deputy."
Oct. 17. 173. The King to the Lord Deputy.
oi 'sTNo^e^'s ^^ accordance with Lord Audley's petition, patents are to
be made out to Lord Audley and Lady Elizabeth his wife, and
also to Sir Mervin Tuchet, Sir Ferdinando Tuchet, Sir John
Davys, and Edward Blount, all parcels of land lying within the
limits of their several grants formerly made. — Westminster,
17 October 1615.
Pp. 3. Orig. Signed at head. Add. Endd.
Oct. 17. 174. The King to Chichester.
^^^^l'^^^ 346 '^^^ King, calling to mind that upon the first publishing of
his intention to plant the escheated lands in Ulster with
British undertakers, and that when no man seemed willing to
engage himself in that plantation upon the conditions pro-
pounded. Lord Audley, accepting willingly those conditions,
ofi'ered to undertake the planting of 100,000 acres, and to
bind land to a competent value in England for his due per-
formance of the articles of plantation ; and he (the King)
approving of his forwardness to advance so good a work,
promised him extraordinary respect in the distribution of the
escheated lands. And therefore, when it was afterwards
thought fit that no undertakers should have more than 3,000
acres or have above one proportion for himself, and when for
the distribution of the proportions of the several precincts,
certain Lords of the Council were appointed to order every
precinct and to nominate fit persons to undertake the same,
Lord Audley had special favour done him to be joined with the
said Lords in that particular, so that the ordering of the pre-
cinct of the Omey in the county of Tyrone was allotted to
him, which precinct, being divided into five proportions only,
he assigned the same in this manner : one only to himself,
and the other four to Sir Mervyn Tuchet and Sir Ferdinando
Tuchet, his sons, and to Sir John Davys and Sir Edward
Blount, his sons-in-law, to every of them one proportion, with
a purpose that they all should join in their endeavours and
purses together in planting of that precinct. But that precinct
of the Omey falling out to be the most barren and rough land
in all that country, so that it was almost impossible to draw
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British undertakers thither, Lord Audley, in order that the
plantation of his precinct should not fail, himself in person
took the main charge of planting that barren precinct, as well
for the rest as himself And having been continually resident
thereupon for divers years past, and by letting those lands at
very low rates without fine, has (as the King is informed)
drawn thither so many English and Scottish tenants as exceed
the numbers required by the articles of plantation, and has,
besides a great stock of English cattle brought thither,
bestowed in buildings upon the same 2,000Z. at least, and
intends to bestow as much more in the like structures.
The King for these respects, and as Lord Audley is a noble-
man who has spent much time and lost much blood in the
wars there, directs that all concealed lands discovered within
his precinct shall be granted to him and the other undertakers
in the precinct at rents proportionable to the rents of the
lands originally granted, those to be passed to the Lord
Audley to be passed to him and the Lady Elizabeth his wife,
Avho is joint patentee with him in the original grant, and the
said Ferdinando Tuchet, Sir John Davys, and Edward Blount
for such estates and rents, covenants and conditions as in their
former grants. — Westminster, 17 October, in the 13th year of
the reign.
Pp. 2^. Copy.
Oct. 17. 175. The King to Chichestek.
'H^fT ?r5ifn^ -^^® received his advertisement announcing that the Com-
mons by their Speaker had besought him that the Parliament
might sit for another session to pass certain Bills transmitted
under the Great Seal, instead of being dissolved. But he (the
King) having viewed the Bills, does not conceive them to be
such as necessarily require the continuance of the Parliament,
as the most important matters therein contained may be as
well provided for in a course of prerogative either by Act of
Council or by Proclamation ; and, if necessary, they can be
afterwards confirmed in a future Parliament. He (Chichester)
accordingly may proceed in this manner touching these
particular points : —
1°. Concerning the moderating of the fees presented to him
(Chichester) by the House of Commons in the last
session of Parliament, of which, when reduced, he is
to make tables to be hung up in all the King's
courts.
2°. Pending the. trial of the quo warranto against the
claims of the Trinity guild of merchants to prohibit
merchant strangers from selling in gross or by retail
within the city of Dublin or its suburbs, he is on
the ground of such a custom being unlawful and
unreasonable, in the meantime and until judgment,
to issue a Proclamation enabling the said strangers
freely to sell.
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3°. He is to issue another Proclamation continuing the dis-
pensation already granted to all his subjects of Ireland
to export all prohibited commodities except wool,
which is not to be exported beyond the King's
dominions ; yet, if there be such a quantity of wool
there as cannot well be draped in that kingdom, it
may be transported into England.
4°. If he should find on perusal of the Bill against the
takers of excessive mortuaries complained of by the
House of Commons, that such are exacted he and the
Council are by Act of State to reduce and moderate
them, as he (the King) is informed he has reduced
some other kinds qf church dues exacted in Ulster to
the good contentment of the people of that province.
5°. The statute against tanning of leather which the Com-
mons wished to be repealed, because the licensing of
places for tanning was given only to Sir Henry
Sydney for life and determined by his death, he (the
King) authorises him and every other Deputy for the
time being to appoint fit places and persons for
tanning of leather, with a clause of Non-obstante the
said statute.
Lastly. By a several Proclamation he shall declare his (the
King's) pleasure that the old and obsolete statutes of
Kilkenny, and some other laws of later times pro-
hibiting commerce between the English and Irish,
shall not from henceforth be put in use by any of the
judges or ministry until the next Parliament, when
they may be utterly repealed.
The eff'ect of these Acts and Ordinances of State added to
the statutes passed in these last two sessions, including the
Act for the attainder of Tyrone and his accomplices, which
tend to the perpetual peace of that kingdom, and the Act for
a general pardon, which, being larger than any pardon that
ever was granted in Ireland, has brought great comfort and
security to aU, wiU bring such benefit to the commonwealth
that the people shall have cause to acknowledge that as this
the King's first Parliament has been the most solemn, formal,
and general assembly of the estates of that realm that ever
was seen there, so has it "proved the most profitable and
beneficial for the common subject that was ever held in that
kingdom. — Westminster, 17 October, in the 13th year of the
reign.
Pp. 7. Copy.
Oct. 29. 176. Sir Oliver St. John to Sir K. Winwood.
W '233^^40' Eeturns thanks for his remembrance concerning the office
of the Tower. Desires the respite of two days to look about
him.— 29 October 1G15.
P. 1. Signed. Add. Endd.
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Oct. 31. 177. LoED Deputy to Sir R. Winwood.
®;^;'233^''°f' Received his letters sent by Mr. Carpenter on the 16th of
the last month, in which were inclosed His Majesty's letters
declaring his pleasure for dissolving the ParLiament here. This
has long since been done ; but not without a general regret
and distaste to this people. His purpose was to have acknow-
ledged the receipt of the letter by the same party whose
return he looked for long since; but finding him disinclined
to return by the way of Munster, will not delay further.
Was much comforted by the assurance promised of some
treasure for the supply of their pinching wants and necessities.
Thinks the subsidy will hardly be brought into the receipt
in coin unless it come from thence to pay His Majesty's
servitors, and by them to be paid over to the parties to whom
they are long indebted, who will soon disperse it over the
whole kingdom.
Requests an answer to some points of his former letters
as well as those now written^ Prays them to think of this
poor kingdom, and how unable His Majesty's servants and
officers here are to support the honour of the State and to
perform the good works which are needful for reformation of
what is yet amiss, without countenance, comfort, and rehef
from thence according to the custom of former times. — Dublin,
last of October 1615.
P. 1. Signed. Add. : " To the Right Honorable my very
worthy friend Sir Ralfe Wynwood, Knt., principal secretary
to His Majesty." Endd.
Nov, 11. 178. The Lord Deputy to the King's Counsel.
vo^*62* No^Tss Warrant to prepare a fiant of the office of clerk of the Lower
House of Parhament, to Edmond Midhopp, as was formerly
granted to WiUiam Bradley. — Chichester House, 11 November
1615.
P. 1. Signed at head. Orig. EndA.
Nov. 20. 179. The Lord Deputy to any of the King's Counsel.
vo?%*2 jT^'^m Warrant to prepare a fiant of a grant of the office of Marshal
of the Court of Castlechamber, vacant by the surrender of
Samuel Mullenay, to Richard Pemberton. — Dublin, 20 Novem-
ber 1615.
P. 1. Signed a,t head. Orig. Endd.
vol. 233, 42.
Nov. 22. 180. The Lord Deputy to Sir R. Winwood.
^■"^■'oq'q'^o^' Sir John Davys came on the I7th with letters, one of the
vol. 233. 42. ^^ 1 /> ^ 1 . . TvT- 1 TT n 1 1
7th of October, mentioning one JNich. Hollywood, who came
lately hither from Rome, the other of the 30th of that month,
directing him to send over Sir John Everard, Rob. Roth, and
Walt. Lawless, to attend further directions there. Sir John
Everard was then in town. Imparted to him what he had
received, and sent a commandment to the other two. They
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will hasten over, albeit unwillingly, for that they know not by
whom their charges shall be borne.
Holliwood is a young man, and was at Rome about the time
the traitor Tyrone came thither ; resorting to his house he fell
in love with a young wench that waited on his lady, and mar-
ried her unknown to them ; and returning into this kingdom
he (Chichester) sent for him, and restrained him until he got
good bonds for his loyalty and appearance. His father dwells
within two miles of this town, and is a gentleman of an
ancient house, and of a reasonable estate here. This is his
eldest son.
In December last he brought letters from Sir Humphry.May,
which were his (Chichester's) warrant for admitting him to bring
his wife into this kingdom, as he has done ; and of his petition
preferred to His Majesty he sends the copies. He went hence
towards Rome about Easter last, and returned in September.
He landed at Gal way, and came soon after to him (Chichester),
when he questioned him in many particulars concerning
Tyrone and the fugitives on that side, but could learn no other
but that Tyrone was in health, and lived in plenty ; and yet
wished himself again in Ireland, of which he and the rest
despair, unless there be a breach of the peace betwixt the King,
our master, and the King of Spain ; and of this he (Chichester)
is ascertained by men of more observation and judgment than
he.
Tyrone intended, whilst he was at Rome, to have lodged for
a time in a town within the dominion of the Duke of Florence,
but having sent his stuff before him it was returned by reason
the Duke denied him residence there. He names the town to
be Muntipulsany (Monte Pulciano). He says he never spake
with Jesuit or fugitive priest whilst he was there of anything
concerning the state of this kingdom, nor was he questioned
therein by any man but by Sir Anthony Standon, who moved
some such questions unto him ; but he could say nothing but
of the passages in the Parliament as it was discovered of here,
which was better known to them on that side than unto him ;
and he says he feared to speak with Sir Anthony less he would
bring him into trouble, being held a dangerous man on that
side.
Sent for him again since the receipt of his (Winwood's)
letters, and could get nothing more from him than he formerly
delivered,-^ and thinks he knows no more of the state of
matters here other than is vulgarly spoken of, for he is a
young man and truly disposed.
Knows he (Winwood) heard that one Sir James M'Connel
was in rebellion in Kentyre, and the out isles of Scotland, after
his breaking out of the castle of Edenborough ; and being pro-
secuted by the Earl of Argyle he scattered his broken forces,
1 Note in rnaryin. — Tyrone gave him 200 crowns to bear his and his ■wife's
charges.
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whereof some fled by such boats as they could get on that side
into this kingdom, and it is said that Sir James himself was
one of them. Has made diligent search and inquiry after him
in all places to which he was most likely to resort, but can
hear no more of him as yet, but that he with his base son and
another man were withdrawn from the rest, and went disguised
in hope to get passage in some port town of this kingdom for
Spain or France. Has given it in charge to all the ofiicers to
look that he escape not.
There were amongst those rebels in Scotland a brother of
Alexander M'Donneirs, nephew to Sir Randall M'Donnell, who
was accused for one of the principals in the late Ulster con-
spiracy, who carried with him 24 or 25 of the idle loose men
of Sir Randall's country, who are lately returned back, and
threatening to burn and spoil his tenants and the new planta-
tors in those parts. He endeavoured to get them protected for
a time, and hears he has obtained this from some of the ofiicers
there, but as soon as the nights grow shorter he intends to
revoke their protection, and to make them a terror to others to
run the like courses. Sir Randall might easily apprehend or
kill them if he be thereto disposed when they are out of pro-
tection. Has wiitten to him to that efiect, and two lines from
His Majesty will quicken him therein.
They have no money to set any service forward, the subsidy
cannot be paid in coin unless it come from thence, and this is
the miserable estate they are in, which God amend. — Dublin,
22 November 1615.
Pp. 3. Signed. Endd.
Nov. 24. 181. Walter Earl of Ormond to Sir Ralph Winwood.
^ T'^^as'Ts*' Notifies his attendance at Newmarket in the matter of Lord
' ' Dingwell. — Newmarket, 24 November 1615.
P. 1. Signed. Add. Endd.
Nov. 25. 182. Sir James Perrott to Sir R. Winwood.
^^ ''S^s'T-f ' Hearing there is some consultation as well to lessen His
Majesty's charges as to increase his revenue in Ireland, ofiers
some suggestions which may further His Majesty's intended
service in that behalf
First, will not meddle with the abatement of the army
and forces. But believes there are many churches and livings
in that kingdom, some as impropriations belonging to His
Majesty, others as parsonages, vicarages, and the like, held •
either by laymen that have no right at all imto them, but
have gotten the custodiam of them and hold them by strong-
hand, or else possessed by sundry priests and others of the
Romish religion". If a commission were granted to some
worthy and religious gentlemen, to be joined with the bishops
in the several provinces and dioceses of that realm, to inquire
the state of those livings, promotions, and dignities, by what
right they are holden, of what value they are, and by what
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manner of men possessed, doubts not but there is much
of His Majesty's right and revenue detained, which may be
either better employed for His Majesty's benefit, or else for
the maintenance of ministers and the advancing of true reli-
gion, and not for the support of priests and recusants there,
or of their children beyond the seas in seminaries, as they are
for the most part now-a-days used.
There are other courses whereby he supposes His Majesty's
revenue^and service may be farthered in that State, but not
knowing how far the commissioners have proceeded therein,
he wiU not now presume to anticipate their advice, but at his
return will acquaint you with what he conceives herein. —
London, 25 November 1615.
P. 1. Signed. Add. Endd.
Nov. 28. 183. The King to Chichester.
Toi. 2*p. 348. Considering the many years wherein he has sustained the
painful place of his (the King's) Deputy with so much wisdom,
and being unwilHng to wear out his good subjects in his
service, especially when that country is reduced to so good a
form (in which he acknowledges his services), he now gives
him leave to retire himself from that charge, and to repose
himself either in his government in the north, or if more
agreeable to him to repair hither to kiss his hands. He is to
dehver the sword to the Archbishop of Dublin being Lord
Chancellor, and to Sir John Denham, Chief Justice of the
King's Bench, to be Lords Justices. — Newmarket, 29 Novem-
ber 1615.
Pp. 2. Sign manual at head. Add. Endd, Enrol,
Nov. 28. 184. The King to Chichester.
Tol!^2^p. 348. Forasmuch as there are some persons so ill-affected to this
gentleman. Sir Dominic Sarsfield, Chief Justice of the Common
Pleas, because he has held a contrary course to them for the
good of the King's service there, as in their discourses to
fasten some speeches upon him concerning his repair unto
this kingdom (of England), which might (if he the King
should not wipe them away by his testimony) turn to his
disgrace, by this present the King signifies that the said Sir
Dominic was not called over for any objection or exception
that had been conveyed either against his person or his parts,
but only to question him about the form of his patent being
granted in reversion, which a place of judicature would not
admit, and so in itself was void in law. And because he has
showed himself since his coming over worthy of his former
character, and is highly capable of the office he holds, as also
because of his conformity in religion, aU which were the first
grounds of his promotion, he (Chichester) is to accept a sur-
render of his present patent to be cancelled, and make him a
new patent of the place of Chief Justice of the Common
Pleas.
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And because his (the King's) princely care of the natives of
that kingdom for their advancement is no less than of his
other subjects, he (Chichester) is to let them know that if
they shew themselves equally sufficient in their profession,
and conformable in religion, they will find him (the King) as
graciously inclined to promote them. — Westminster, 28 No-
vember, in the 13th year of the reign.
Pp. 2^. Sign manual at head. Add. Endd. Enrol.
Nov. 29. 185. The King to the Lord Deputy.
voi.'asa Ts.' Directs that Garrat FitzRichard Geraldine and Thomas
FitzGerald, his son, be admitted to a summary hearing of
their title to the lands of M'Thomas in Munster, before some
of the judges. — Newmarket.
P. 1. Endd.
Nov. 186. The King to the Lord Deputy.
T,Q\\lf^i^' Authorises him to pass a grant under the Great Seal of
Ireland to John Bath of the manor or town of Balgriflin, in
the county of Dublin, — Newmarket, November 1615.
At the end is a note, " May it please your Lordship we have
examined this with the patent, and do find it to agree there-
with verbatim."
Signed : Jo. Denham, Fr. Aungier.
Pp. 2. Endd.
Nov. 27. 187. The King to the Lord Deputy.
vol '233 ^48* Commends him highly for the zeal and success in the
discharge of his office of Deputy, and his wisdom and long
experience in that government. But taking into account the
many years that he has held that painful place, and being
unwilling to wear out his good subjects in his service,
especially when the things are reduced into so good a form,
wherein he acknowledges his (Lord Chichester's) endeavours.
His Majesty is pleased to disburthen him of that charge, and
to give him leave to retire from that public duty, and to follow
his own private affairs, and to repose after his travel, either
in his government in the north or otherwise, as it shall seem
good to himself or, if this shall be more agreeable to his
desires, to repair hither to kiss His Majesty's hand. In any
event will expect him to continue his care and watchfulness
for the good of that kingdom. He may rest assured that he
leaves that place with the King's very good grace and
acceptation of his services, that if occasion ofier he wiU not be
unmindful of his former pains. Has made choice of the Lord
Archbishop of Dublin, the Chancellor, and Sir John Denham,
Knt., the Chief Justice of the King's Bench in that kingdom, as
justices to supply his room. And requires him to deliver up
the swoi'd with such ceremonies as are accustomed. — Given at
Newmarket, 27 November 1615.
P. 1.
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Nov. 29. 188. The King to the Lord Chancellor and Sir John
S.P., Ireland, DeNHAM.
' ■ Appointing them Lord Justices on the revocation of the
Lord Deputy Chichester, with allowance each of 1,0001
English per annum, with all such port coin and beeves,
towards the keeping of their tables, as are now paid in kind,
to be equally divided betwixt them. — Newmarket, 29 Nov-
ember 1615.
P. 1. Endd.
Dec. 1. 189. Chichester to any of the King's Counsel.
*^rfi^2^^^w^'> Warrant to prepare a fiant of a grant to William Marwood,
' ' "' Esq., of a weekly market on Saturday in Moneseede, co.
Wexford, or any other place within the manor of Marwood ;
and also of a fair in the said town on St. Luke's day, with
court of pie powder to the said fair and all accustomed rights
and duties. — Dublin, 1 December 1615.
P. 1. Signed at head. Endd.
Dec. 8. 190. The King to [ ].
*^%'n ^^"^1%^ Since disputes have arisen between the Earl of Ormond and
' ' ' Lady Dingwell, and as Lady Dingwell acknowledges the King
as her father under God, the King's correspondent is required
to call unto him Sir James FuUerton and the King's counsel,
and by their advice to inform himself so as to be able to
advise the King what course is to be taken. The lady hath
no further jointure with her husband than the King's favour,
as for that only respect she married him. — Newmarket, 8
December 1615.
P. 1. Copy. Endd.
Dec. 9. 191. Lords of the Council to Chichester.
T^t^^'Ji'^ ^'^ ^^ *° make stay of the grant in fee-farm now in
'^' " progress for conveying to the townsmen of Athlone of all the
lands belonging to the castle there, except the meadow, and to
observe the same stay as regards all other grants in fee, until
further order. — Whitehall, 9 December 1615.
Signed: G. Cant., T. Ellesmere, Cane, T. Suffolke, Lenox,
Pembroke, Exeter, Fenton, Thomas Winton, W. KnoUys, E.
Wotton, Raphe Winwood, Fulk Grevyll.
P. ^. Add. Endd.
Dec. 14. 192. Lords of the Council to Chichester.
J'T'^^'i^o ^i^ James Hamilton's presence is desired. And he (Chi-
'^' " Chester) is to forbear any further treaty with him concerning
a sale to His Majesty of his customs in the North. —
WhitehaU, 14 December 1615.
Signed : G. Cant., T. Suffolke, Lenox, E. Worcester, Pem-
broke, Fenton, W. KnoUys, Raphe Winwood, Fulk Grevyll,
Tho. Lake, Jul. Caesar.
P. \. Add. Endd.
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[Dec. 19.] 193. [Sir Ralph Winwood] to the Loeds Justices.
vol.' 233 To.' By the letters which they, Archbishop of Dublin and Sir
John Denham, will receive from His Majesty, they will under-
stand the trust and confidence His Majesty reposes not only
in their practice and experience of those countries, but also in
their integrity, duty, and loyal affection to the honour and
advancement of his service. Is assured they will not fail by
their industrious endeavours in the performance of that charge
to justify this good opinion.
The defects of the instructions which accompanied the
letters they will be pleased out of their care and discretion to
supply, with their better judgments and knowledge of those
countries ; for these are sent rather for form and fashion sake,
than to direct or instruct their judgments, who having lived
so long in those parts best can determine what for the good
of His Majesty's service ought to be either continued or re-
formed and amended. Will only say that he wishes them
both jointly and severally all happiness and prosperous success
in the execution of that great charge which they are to under-
take. They will aim first at the establishment of religion,
next, at the security and welfare of that kingdom, in both
which they may reckon on his ready assistance. What other
alterations shall hereafter be made for the government of the
State they shall hereafter understand.
Pp. 2. Endd.
[Dec. 19.] 194. Instructions from the King to the Lords Justices.'
^Zi'llTbi' '^^^y "^^^^ understand by his letters directed to the Lord
Chichester, that for the good opinion he has of their wisdom
and experience in the affairs of that kingdom of Ireland he
has made choice of them to have the government thereof as
his justices, committed to their care, which charge that they
may be the better enabled to undergo he gives them joint
power and authority to keep the peace, the laws and customs
of the said kingdom, to govern aU his people there, to chastise
and correct offenders, and to encourage according to their dis-
cretions such as shall endeavour to do well.
And although it is less necessary for them than it would be
for other deputies sent from hence, to whom the kingdom is
not so well known, yet he thinks it not amiss, according to
former customs, to prescribe to them such things as he holds
necessary for them to observe in their government for his
service there.
First, therefore, they shall deliver their letters of appoint-
ment to the now Lord Deputy and Council in the place where
then they shall be, and they shall take order for the sword
of that realm as the instrument of his supreme authority to
be delivered unto them, and they shall bind themselves by
oath to observe such things as properly belong to that oflice,
after which ceremonies duly performed, they shall take their
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places above all others as his justices and chief governors
there.
And forasmuch as the principal foundation of all good
success in aU our actions rests upon the true service of God,
they must above all things else endeavour to reduce that
people from their errors in religion, for which end they are to
continue the repairing and building of churches throughout
that kingdom, and not only to supply the spiritual livings as
they shall become void with apt and able persons, being men
of good report and credit, and such as may reside upon their
livings if the same are competent, but to persuade all others
who have the advowsons of any such livings to do the like,
eschewing aU manner of corruption in the bestowing of the
same. He requires them to have special care that the provisions
appointed for the livings of the clergy in the instructions for
the plantation of the signories in Munster, and those tithes
and {lands in the north parts granted or assigned for the
ministry be employed accordingly ; and that the lands and
provisions given for the maiatenance of free schools, and the
other means provided by the laws, that for provision of the
said schools be truly employed for the maintenance of school-
masters which shall attend those schools ; and that they shall
endeavour to win the people to send their children to be edu-
cated in the college near Dublin, for whose good the same was
chiefly erected.
They shaU often seriously advise with the Council there
about the state of the affairs of that kingdom, and not spend
the time of their assemblies in idle and petty businesses, such
as are unfit to be brought to that board, but are to be referred
to such of the ordinary courts of justice as the same shall
properly belong to, or to the judges in their circuits.
They and the Council there are from time to time to report
what may be amiss and fit to be amended and prevented by
further directions ; in all such things His Majesty will gladly
hearken to their advices and opinions.
And whereas orders, letters, and instructions formerly sent
from hence have not been in all cases duly imparted by the
Deputies to the members of the Council, he directs that these
and all other instructions, letters, or advices which they shall
receive from the King or the Lords of his Council here needful
to be imparted shall with all diligence be imparted unto them,
or some of the principal of them, and that once every quarter
all letters and directions from hence concerning our service
needful to be read shall be read at the Council table by one
of the King's secretaries in the presence of you, the Lords
Justices, or other governors, and the Council there, except they
shall be otherwise directed by his said letters.
They cannot be ignorant what an infinite mass of trea-
sure that kingdom has consumed in the time of war, and
how chargeable it is yet in this time of peace ; they will
therefore do an acceptable service in advertising His Majesty
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from time to time how unnecessary charges may be diminished
and the King's revenue there increased, and in the meantime
they shall with all carefulness observe these directions follow-
ing with such others as are or shall be sent unto you : —
That no fee-farm or lease of any lands not in charge be
granted under the Great Seal nor any custodiam under the
seal of the Exchequer before an office be found, a record
entered, an indifferent valuation made of the lands, and the
same put in charge with the auditor, and that every man to
whom such grant is to be made shall, before his patent or
grant do pass any of the seals, put in good sureties to answer
the rents and perform such conditions and covenants as are
reserved. That they and the commissioners for that purpose
do not demise any of the King's lands by lease without a
reasonable fine answered for the same, and such increase of
rents as they shall think fit upon consideration of the [nature
of the lands to be demised. The like course to be observed
in all grants upon surrenders and defective titles, with special
care to preserve the tenures.
That in the survey of escheated or concealed lands a better
valuation for the King be made than heretofore hath been
set down, and that the surveyors certify no value or particular
without view of the land or inquisition first taken.
His Majesty is advertised that the judges in their circuits,
by what warrant he knows not, convert the petty fines under
40s. to their own private uses.
Now forasmuch as he thinks that the allowance made to
them for their said journeys are sufficient, his pleasure is, that
the said fines shall be duly extreated into our Exchequer, and
levied as carefully as any other revenue of that Crown ; and
to that end he absolutely forbids the giving away of any of
the said fines or other casualties by concordatums, as namely,
the remitting of first fruits to bishops and churchmen, the
fines in the Star Chamber, the fines for liveries, wardships,
intrusions, alienations or pardons of them, recognizances, nor
any greenwax books, that it may appear how much his
casualties amount unto.
And because the said casualties, if they be carefully looked
into, will add much to the revenue there, his pleasure is, that
at the end of every term in the year there be true and perfect
extreats of all the said casualties and profits of every court of
what kind soever severally made and engrossed in parchment,
and brought by one of the judges or principal officers of the
same court to the Lords Justices or other governor and the
Council at the table, where a note of them being taken by the
clerks of the Council, they are from that table to be delivered to
the officers of the Exchequer, to be called for with expedition.
The like course he would have likewise taken by the
judges of assize and gaol delivery, and by all other officers
and commissioners, who are every half year, viz., in the terms
of Michaelmas and Easter, to present their extreats to the
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Lords Justices and the Council in parchment to be disposed of
as aforesaid. Directs them to call twice every year at the
least upon the officers to whom the said extreats shall be
delivered, and to take notice what care they have taken for
the calling of them in to our use ; and where they find any
remissness or wilful connivance in any of them, immediately
to remove him from his place and bestow it upon another.
The money brought in of these casualties is to be paid to the
general receiver, who is to be charged therewith upon his
account.
They may remember that His Majesty formerly gave direc-
tions that neither the Treasurer nor his deputy should receive
any of the King's moneys of what kind soever but in the .
presence of our Chamberlain, or some other officer appointed
for that service. This order he requires them to put in due
execution, that the charge against the Treasurer may the
better appear to the commissioners of his accounts, unless he
shall give you further directions herein ; and that the Trea-
surer may the better understand what he has to do in his
place, and what is due to the King from his subjects there,
they shall command the auditor (with the advice of such
others as best know the state of the revenue) to deliver a
rental unto him of all such rents as ought to be paid to the
King in that kingdom.
Upon the determining of the late war it was requisite that
many men who had done good service, and others for other
respects of State, should have pensions bestowed upon them
during their lives, which His Majesty had no purpose should
be continued after their deaths, as he finds they are to his
excessive charge. His pleasure, therefore, is for redress of that
inconvenience hereafter, that as any pensioner of what quality
soever shall die, his pension shall die with him, and not be
bestowed upon any other.
In considering the excessive charge of that kingdom, he
finds nothing more worthy reformation than the extraordinary
allowances that are made by concordatums ; in granting
whereof the Deputy and Council have taken too great a
liberty ; and, therefore, to reduce that expense hereafter to a
narrower scope, he directs that no concordatums be granted
but upon very good consideration of the service done or to be
performed, and then that the said concordatums be signed at
the Council table when the Council are present, that every
man may deliver his opinion of it ; in granting whereof they
shall limit themselves to the sum of 1,000 pounds English per
annum over and above the allowances of the judges in their
circuits, and their robes, which we are pleasedshall be hence-
forward paid out of the revenues there by concordatum and
not out of the wars, which, as the times noAv are, he thinks it
a very good proportion for all expenses of that kind, and will
not have them exceed it without his special warrant; and to
the end that they may confine themselves within that compass,
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they shall do well, quarterly, or more often as they see cause,
to command the clerk of the Council to deliver them a brief
of what sums they have formerly bestowed, and for what
purpose.
The multiplicity of pardons has multiplied ofienders. No
pardons, therefore, for any offenders hereafter shall be granted
but such as shall first be propounded at the Council table by
one of the King's secretaries, that both the qualities of the
persons, their crimes and merits may be freely debated there ;
and when any such pardons are granted in full Council, then
that reasonable fines be reserved upon them for the King's
use, and not given away by concordatums as heretofore.
Does not mean that they should so strictly tie themselves
to the observation of thesejinstructions, that they should not
likewise be guided by any others formerly sent thither, but as
the occasion of the service shall require, so he would have
them to apply themselves to all others that are not repugnant
to these, whereon he thinks that none can be of greater con-
sequence than such as the late Deputy, the Lord Chichester,
has received, whereunto he wishes them to have recourse.
And now having directed them what he would have them
do, he will, for conclusion, acquaint them with what he would
not have them do, and wherein he altogether restrains their
power, and that in these three things :. The first is, that they
shall not meddle in granting any wardships of bodies or lands,
any intrusions, pardons of intrusions, or such like, but leave
the same to such as he shall specially appoint and instruct for
that service.
The other, that they do not give the order of knighthood
to any of what merit, degree, or condition soever, unless His
Majesty shall enlarge their power in that kind, which he the
rather restrains in them because former Deputies have taken
to themselves such liberty as to confer that honour upon needy
and unworthy persons, and thereby have done the King's
authority and that calling too much wrong.
And lastly, that they do not grant any judicial place nor
any principal office in any of the courts of justice there, nor
admit any to be of the King's learned Council without his
special direction first had and obtained.
Pp. 8. Endd. : " Instructions for the Lords Justices."
Dec. 20. 195. Sir John Davys to Sm Thomas Lake.
S.P., Ireland, jg entreated by Mr. Doctor Rives, who is his wife's near
vol 233 54
' ' kinsman, and who well deserves the love of his friends, to
write somewhat to him touching a business which concerns
his whole estate in this kingdom, and a little concerns both Sir
Thomas Lake and him (Davys).
He states that ho (Lake) has procured His Majesty's letter for
a grant to be made to him in reversion of the office of Judge
of the Faculties and of the Prerogative Court in^this kingdom,
and he (Davys) upon that letter drew the letters patent
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whereby that office was granted in reversion unto him. He
expected the fall of this reversion divers years, and while he
stood in expectation of that poor fortune here, he lost the
opportunity of a better preferment in England. Speaks this of
his own knowledge.
Now this office being fallen unto him by the death of one
Doctor Doyn, an Irish doctor of the law, against whom no
exception was taken that he (Davys) ever heard of while he
held that office, some of the great prelates here do protest
against Doctor Rives, as able a man, even by their own
confession, as any doctor that held the place here before him,
and whose patent has the same form and words mutaiis
mutandis, as are contained in the former letters patent
granted to his predecessors in that place ; alledging that they
do not conceive that it was or is His Majesty's pleasure that
Doctor Rives should have power over the whole clergy of this
kingdom in granting or examining of all faculties and dis-
pensations, &c.
Now the truth is, that the power of granting faculties and
dispensations having been for the most part usurped by the
Pope, was restored and settled in the Crown by the statute of
21 Henry VIII. in England, and by that Act the power of
granting faculties in the King's name is given to the Arch-
bishop of Canterbury in England. But the same Act being
sent over to be enacted in this kingdom anno 28 Henry VIII.,
the wisdom of the King and Council in England, who trans-
mitted the Act hither, and the wisdom of the Parliament
which did enact the same here, did not then think it meet to
give that authority to any archbishop or bishop of this realm,
but left the same to be executed by such special commis-
sioners as should from time to time be appointed by the King.
The copy of that branch of the Act he sends here inclosed.
Accordingly this authority has been executed from time to
time by His Majesty's special commissioners, all learned in the
canon law, yet few of them so well qualified as this gentleman,
who was bred in Winchester, New College in Oxford, and has
studied the law in the best universities in France, and has
extraordinary ability of vsdt, elocution, and all manner of
learning, whereof he made good demonstration in the last
Parliament here, when he did His Majesty very good service.
So as he has approved himself every way worthy of that
recommendation which he (Sir Thomas) gave him when he
obtained this place for him : prays him therefore not to
suffer his own plant (which is like to prosper so well) to be
supplanted so long as he behaves himself well and worthily in
his place. Leaves it to his consultation whether in reason of
state, and for the manifestation of His Majesty's distinct
prerogative in this case, it be not more meet that His Majesty (?)
refer this power to be committed from time to time to some
special person of meaner rank than an archbishop, whose
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successors will still expect the like same commission to be
granted unto them.
Knows it belongs to his (Lake's) place as a duty or tribute
(as my Lord of Salisbury was wont to say) to receive adver-
tisements from His Majesty's servants abroad; therefore from
henceforth he (Davys) will not omit that duty as occurrents
shall arise here worthy of his knowledge, and fit too for him
(Davys) in his place to advertise. At this time the only
business is their proceeding against Waterford for the resump-
tion of their liberties, which is now almost come to a
period, for they have obtained a rule in the Chancery here for
a seizure to be awarded if they make not a voluntary sur-
render under the seal of their corporation before the first of
January next. — Dublin, 20 December 1615.
Pp. 3. Signed. Add. : To the Right Honourable Sir Thomas
Lake, Knt., His Majesty's principal secretary at the court, give
these. Endd.
Dec. 24. 196. Lords of the Council to Chichester.
^y-^^^' ^'' Recommend Sir Dominic Sarsfield to his favour, now on his
' ' " ' return to Ireland as Lord Chief Justice of the Common Pleas.
He has shown himself worthy of those recommendations they
(the Lords) had received from them (Chichester and the
Council). — Whitehall, 24 December 1615.
Signed : G. Cant., T. Ellesmere, Cane, T. Suffolke, Lenox,
E. Worcester, W. Knollys, Raphe Winwood, Jul. Csesar,
Tho. Lake.
P. \. Add. Endd.
[? Dec] 197. Lords of the Council to the Lord Deputy and Council.
v^''2^3'3'T^' Having imparted to His Majesty their letters of the 22nd ot
November last, wherein they declared their grievance for the
relation which Sir John Davys, His Majesty's attorney, has
made (as they write) both in private to the Lord Deputy and in
public to the body of the Council, and that, as he pretends,
from His Majesty's mouth, whereby they hold your honours
and reputations grievously wounded for those heavy imputa-
tions which are laid upon them for their misgovernment in
the administration of the affairs of that kingdom ; His
Majesty has commanded them (the Lords) to return them this
answer : that Sir John Davys has failed both in duty and
discretion, whereof wlien time shall be convenient he is to
render an account for making his report, with whom at no
time he has had any such language which might tend to the
disreputation of any person of quality, neither gave him
direction to deliver any such message, holding now charge in
that realm, or to the disgrace of the present Government.
Only in general His Majesty was pleased thus far to pen
himself, that after so loving a peace so securely established,
some unnecessary expences might seasonably be retrenched.
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and the revenue of that Crown be both better husbanded and
more largely increased.
To the other parts of their letter wherein they so highly
justify the carriage and proceeding both of the martial dis-
cipline and civil policy in that kingdom, this is all that they
have for the present to say : that when His Majesty shall be
pleased to take into his consideration the constitution of that
State, if what they now write they shall then make good. His
Majesty shall have cause to commend their painful and faith-
ful endeavours, which they may be assured he will bountifully
reward to their honour and contentment.
^They cannot conceive them (the Lords) to be ignorant how
things stand there, whereof in convenient time they shall
understand His Majesty's pleasure.
P]). 2. Endd. : Minute, Lord Deputy and Council.
[Dec] 198. Lords of the Council to the Lord Deputy and CouNCil.
^•'!"'Ji'f ""i*' Fair draft of the above, to which is added a note in the
King s own hand.
" Because I know not what particular errors the Council hath
found in the present government of Ireland, I can the less
judge of the deserts of those that govern there, but I must
plainly say that either this last clause in the letter may be
forborne, or else it were good to lay their faults particularly
to their charge and punish them for it, for to discourage men
and not accuse or punish them may hinder my service and
yet breed no good example. The like I say of not trusting the
Treasurer, but a muster-master, with the money that is now to
be sent over."
Pp. 2. Endd.
[Dec] 199. Copy of the last paper,
^^i'llt'^tt' {There is no date to the above. Lord Chichester wrote on the
'■ ■ 22'n.(i of Nov. 1615, on the return of Sir John Davys to
Ireland, hut the Council's letter of that date has not been
found.]
[ 1615.] 200. Settlement of Longford.
vd.'2^33!T9.' Motives to prove that it is more for His Majesty's honour,
profit, and service to confer the lands in the county of Long-
ford upon the natives than to dispose thereof by way of
plantation.
First, for his honour : —
1. It will be grievous that a title of 300 years ago should
be now discovered to take away any man's lands.
2. The composition made in the 13th year of Her late
Majesty's reign with the said natives, that, in con-
' In a different hand and cancelled by drawing the pen over the words.
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sideration of 400 marks to be yearly paid to her and
her successors, the said county should be passed by
letters patent to them and their heirs by this planta-
tion, will be violated. The like covenants were made
with all the rest of the subjects of the said realm and
performed to them,. and to seclude only Longford were
most injurious.
And for better proof of this assertion His Majesty in
July last sent his letters to the Lord Deputy to pass
to all his subjects of Connaught and Thomond all their
lands by letters patent according to the like indentures
of composition, signifying by his said letters that he
was bound by law and in honour to perform with them
and by the like reason with Longford.
3. The Earl of Devonshire's word, being then Lord Deputy,
given to the natives for their lives and lands will be
by the disposal of a plantation not performed. Now,
the meanest under-governor's word in the kingdom,
heretofore has been inviolably kept, and if this be now
broken it must be a precedent to make others distrust-
ful and a touch of dishonour.
4. They claim the benefit of the King's letters admit-
ting that he was bound to convey it unto them, drawn
by Sir Tho. Lake, Sir Rob. Gardiner, and Sir Roj.
Wilbraham, by direction of the Lords, after full
debate.
5. James O'Ferrall, one of the chiefest men in the country
and that hath great possessions there, served the Crown
in Flanders, France, and Ireland, died ; his son is very
young and His Majesty's ward, and in his protection,
and derives his estate by letters patent of His
Majesty, who in honour cannot dispose of his land
during his minority.
Secondly, to confer the land upon the natives is most for
His Majesty's profit : —
1. His Majesty is to get by the plantation not lOOZ. per
annum, which also must be taxed upon the natives, as
new aggravation.
2. Lands (as the Lord Chichester projects) must be taken
from the natives to buy the rent beeves of Granard,
being 120 beeves per annum, to be given nominally to
the assigns of Sir Francis Shane ; ;but this land is,
in truth, intended for Sir James Hamilton, who ought
not to have it, and His Majesty will lose the inherit-
ance of the manor of Granard and the said rent by this
plantation.
It will be objected that Sir Francis had His Majesty's
letter to have the fee-farm ; but it never took effect,
and if it did pass. Sir Francis's heir ought to have it
to whom it is not intended, neither do they sue for.
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it or know thereof, but Sir James Hamilton must
have all.
3. Land (according to the project) must be taken from the
natives and given to Malby to buy 2001. rent per annum.
But it shall be proved that about the sixth year of the
King's reign this rent was sold to His Majesty and
surrendered in his Chancery in England, for which His
Highness gave valuable consideration, yet never re-
ceived the rent, and, if those that sold it had no estate,
they abused His Majesty and ought to restore the
recompence.
4. The Lord of Delvin surrendered the letters patent
granted him by His Majesty of lands in the said county,
and His Majesty gave him Crown land rent in lieu
of them which he enjoys ; and these were granted to
him in order to restore the lands contained in the
former patent to the natives, and now to demand them
again is most strange. Abbey lands he has there by
letters patent, which he ought to enjoy.
5. 500 acres of ground shall be discovered to lie in His
Majesty's grant lately accrued, that shall not offend
any of the natives, which may be granted to satisfy the
project of his service.
6. Lord Chichester's project to take great possessions from
the natives to buy up this rent is fully satisfied by the
observations aforesaid, for as there was no rent there
is no land needed to buy it ; and also his project to
have land for service is supplied. Thus His Majesty's
word and letters, and all things else, are performed to
the natives to their full settlement and content, and
His Majesty's revenues will be increased '3001. per
annum (which was the old intended rents) by reserving
so much upon the new patents to the natives.
Thirdly, that it is most for His Majesty's service to confer
the lands upon the natives : —
1. By giving the lands to undertakers His Majesty prefers
but few servitors, and loseth the love and hearts of many
of his poor subjects.
2. By taking their lands from those that served him truly
all the last rebellion, and not performing covenant and
promise with them, will make them desperate.
3. If their lands be taken from them (they being no trades-
men or having other means to live) they will commit
all manner of villanies.
4. It is thought that aU the natives of the north are dis-
contented for the last plantation amongst them, and
much to be feared that upon the least occasion and
advantage they will do mischief It were not con-
venient, therefore, that they of the west should be also
discontented, and the eyes of all that nation are fixed
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Ill
1615.
1615.
Carte Papers,
vol. G2, p. no.
upon this business of Longford and of the usage of the
natives, that ever for the greatest part have been good
subjects.
Pp. 3. Ei%dd.
201, Chichester to the Attorney-General.
Warrant to prepare a fiant of the office of Controller of
the Ordnance to George Chambers, with an annual fee of
18^. 5s. — ^Chichester House, (no day of month) 1615.
P. 1. Orig. Signed at head. Endd-
1615.
[Dec] 202.
Dublin.
Carte Papers,
vol. 62, p. 172.
[1615.]
Carte Papers,
vol. 62, p. 181,
n.d.
Chichester to any of His Majesty's Counsel.
Warrant to prepare a fiant of a gTant under the Great Seal
to William Marwood, of one weekly market in Moneseead,
and of one fair to be kept yearly in the same townj on pay-
ment of 13s. 4<d. to the King on St. Luke's feast.
P. 1. Signed at head. Endd.
203. Robert Bysse to Sir John Davys, Knight.
Letter concerning the tenure of the manor of Nobbir, co.
Meath, with the following note : — [I find none of my Lord
Prymat's lands to be in chardg in my office. — Ja. Ware.] No
date.
P. 1. Add. Endd.
[1615.]
S.P., Ireland,
vol. 233, 56.
[1615.]
S.P., Ireland,
vol. 233, 57.
204. The King to the Lords Justices.
Directs them to re-grant to the late Deputy Chichester the
fee of 4s. 2d. per diem, and 9s. for nine horse for life, by new
letters patent.
P^. 2. Endd.
205. Sir Richard Trevor to the King.
Sends a memorandum of certain points, in favour of which
he desires His Majesty's letters to the Lord Deputy.
P. 1. Signed. Endd.
[1615.] 206. Monopoly of Salt.
S.P., Ireland, DyiTicke Hubbeart's proposition to have the grant of a
monopoly of salt in Ireland for 21 years.
[Qy. enclosed in one of Lord Deputy Chichester's letters.]
Pp. 2. Endd.
vol. 233, 58.
[1615.]
S.P., Ireland,
vol. 233, 59a.
207. William FitzGarrett to the King.
Praying to be restored to his inheritance Kilderry, in co.
Limerick, of which he had been unjustly deprived by the
attainder of John Cahissy, who only held it on lease.
P. 1.
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bably.]
S.P., Ireland,
vol. 233, 59b.
208. Mayor and Citizens of Dublin to the Privy Council.
Petition praying to be discharged from the customs of
poundage, and on other small wares, the proviso to that effect
having been accidentally omitted in the late Act of Parliament.
Pray also for renewal of former charters.
P. 1. Endd.
[1615 ?]
S.P., Ireland,
Tol. 233, 60.
[1615 ?]
S.P., Ireland,
vol. 233, 61.
[1615 ?]
S. P., Ireland,
vol. 233, 62.
209. Suit of Sir Robert and Lady Digby with the Earl
OF KiLDARE.
State of the case between Sir Robert Digby and Lady
Lettice Digby against the Earl of Kildare for Portlester
Woodstock, and Athy.
P20. 3.
210. Digby v. Earl of Kildare.
State of the case of Sir Robert Digby and Lady Lettice
Digby against the Earl of Kildare for Geshell, in the King's
county, with exceptions to the evidence of the witnesses for
the defendant.
Pp. 3.
211. Lady Gerald's Cause.
A brief of the Lady Gerald's cause for Mr. Walter, the
Prince's attorney ; before the first reference from the King.
[1615 ?]
S.P., Ireland,
vol. 233, 63.
212. Digby v. Earl of Kildare.
Particulars of the case depending between Sir Robert Digby
and the Lady Lettice, his wife, plaintiffs, against Gerald Earl
of Kildare, defendant. With the matter which Sir Robert
Digby will offer upon this second reference from the King.
P. 1.
[1615 ?] 213. Serjeant Harrison's Opinion on Lord Kildare's
S.P., Ireland, TiTLE to GeSHELL
vol. 233, 64. CI • , mi TT . ,
feerjeant Ihomas Harness opnnon in favour of the Earl of
Kildare's claim to Geshell.
Pp. 2. Endd.
[1615 ?] 214,
S.P., Ireland,
vol. 233, 65.
[1615 ?]
S.P., Ireland,
vol. 233, 66.
Serjeant Harrison's Opinion on the Earl's Title to
Portlester.
Serjeant Thomas Harries's opinion in favour of the Earl of
Kildare's title to Portlester.
P. 1. Endd.
215. The Earl of Kildare's Title to Geshill.
The last matters propounded for Geshill, besides what hath
been formerly urged for the Earl of Kildare.
Pp>. 4.
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vol. 233, 67.
1615.
[1615 ?] 216. Abstract of Deeds produced in the Suit between
^•F^JJl®^?"'^' KiLDAEE and Digby.
Abstract of such deeds, offices, and other writings as are
produced to prove the validity of the feoffinent of 8° Eliz., in
the cause between Kildare and Digby.
Pp. o. Endd.
[1615 ?] 217. Suit of the Earl of Kildare against Lady Mabel
S-P-.^lreiand, and others.
Proofs of the collusion in the case wherein the Earl of
Kildare is plaintiff against the Lady Mabel Countess of
Kildare, Sir Robert Digby, the lady his wife, John Bradley,
priest, and Peter Benet.
P. 1. Endd.
[1615 ?] 218. Note of the Lands of the Earldom of Kildare.
v^ '233 ^68 ' "^ ^'^^® °^ ^^^ *^® lands of the earldom of Kildare as they
be limited by the feoffment of 8° Eliz., and what parcels did
remain to the heir over and above portions and jointures.
1. Parcels of the Lady Mabell's jointure. — The manor and
lordship of Maynowth, during her viduety paying towards the
debts and children's portions 120Z. per annum; the manor
and lordship of Kilkay, the manor of Dullardston, the manor
of Graine, during her viduity ; the manor and lordship of
Portlester, the manor of Rathhanyon, the manor of Kildare,
the manor of Kildalkie.
Lands and tenements assigned by the said feoffment for
children's portions : — •
2. Lands assigned for portions. — The manor of Moylagh,
BaUechogh, and Killmore, with all the lands in Westmeath ;
the manor of Geashell, the manor of Woodstock and Athie,
the manor of Castle Dermote.
Lands and tenements assigned by the said feoffment to
Henry, then the said Earl's second son : —
3. Lands for his second son. — The manor and lordship of
Crom, the manor and lordship of Adare, the manor of Corbin,
with all the Earl's lands in the counties of Cork and Limerick.
Lands and tenements over and above the foresaid join-
tures and portions of the said Earl's ancient inheritance,
which was to descend to the said Earl's eldest son and
heii', viz. : —
4. The manor and lordship of Ardglasse, the manor and
lordship of Strangford, the manor of Roskeagh and Dungowly,
manor of Rathbeygan, manor of Sligo, with aU the lands in
Connaght ; lordship of Clonmahoune in the Breine, manor of
Cotterlagh, manor of Tymock and Moyrett and Fernekellie,
manor and lordship of Ley, manor of Dipps, manor of Sowe,
town of Downehame, village of Killcoral and Redenagh, with
divers other lands in the county Wexford ; castle and village
of Cloughwoyan, the great Anaghs and little Anaghs, Bahn-
ward and Ballibearine, in county Wicklow ; manor of Isker-
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cashlane Banchar, with several chiefries upon Adoine and
M'Goghlane, and others in the King and Queen's County;
Priorton Cnockbleane, a castle, and certain lands in Atherdie,
with other parcels in the county Louth ; certain houses in
Drogheda and Dublin; Toppsland, with a mill in Skaine;
the Newton of Moyagh ; Glashelie and Fassaghenearlie ; Mil-
letston ; Clan Hodgeston and Balraines ; castle and town of
Eglish ; castle and town of Dowrish ; castle and town of
Dowchill ; the Droine and Balle M'Killie, with other lands in
the King's County and Foxe's county ; lands in county Long-
ford ; Drishoke and Derlangane ; Knockodder ; eight villages
in the Fassagh of Balle M'Glassane.
Lands granted by Queen Mary to the said Earl and his
said lady and to the heirs males of their bodies : —
5. The abbey, precinct, and monastery, with the town and
temporal lands of Downe ; abbey of Saule with all the lands
belonging ; manor Dondrome with divers other lands in county
Downe, now in the possession of the Lord Cromwell, and are
worth per annum 700?. ; manor of Eathwier ; abbey of Bal-
leboggane ; manor of Dounsincke ; the two Belgrees Ballint
carnan with many other parcels belonging to the abbey of
Lessmullen ; all which reverted to the Crown for lack of heir
males of the said Earl, and are in the hands now of several
persons.
Pp. 3. Endd.
16 . 219. Sir Robert Digby against the Earl of Kildare.
v^ '233^6°9*' '^^^ -^^^^ matters propounded for Portlester, Woodstock, and
Athy, touching the estate during the Lady Katharine's life,
consisting of eight articles.
P. 1. Endd.
16 ; 220. Answers to the above Articles.
v^i'llt^^o' Answers to the above articles concerning Portlester, Wood-
stock, and Athy.^
P. 1.
' It is difficult to assign dates to these papers relating to the ease between the
house of Kildare and Sir Rob. Digby. They are after the death of Gerald the
14th Earl, and during the minority of his son Gerald the loth Earl, and before
the King's letter of 18th July l(il6 alluded to in Digby's petition, 22nd October
1616. They are collected, for convenience, at the close of the volume for 1615,
and with the same object is appended the foUcwing pedigree for the purposes of
this suit ; probably drawn by Mr. Lemon, late of the State Paper Office.
Gerald, 9th Earl.
I
vol. 233, 70.
Thos., 10th Earl. Gerald, 11th Earl=Mabel. Edw. ri'tzfferald= Mabel, 1602.
-, l_ I
i I I I
Catharme = GeraldLord Offaly, Henry, 12th Earl, William, 13th Earl, Gerald, 14th Earl,
daughter of
Sir Erancis
linoUys.
ob. V.P. ob. S. P. ob. S. P. ob. Feb. 1612.
ob. 1603.
Gerald, 15th Earl,
Lady Lettice=Sir Tho. Digby. ob. 1620.
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1616.
1616.
Jan. 1. 221. [Sir Ralph Winwood] to the Loeds Justices.
^voi 2^34^°'^' Letters from the Lords, together with the treasure now sent,
with directions for its distribution.
Directs that Sir Oliver St. John and Sir Ric. Morrison may-
be paid their full entertainments, not-withstanding their absence
in England.
P. 1. Draft. £'%c?rf.; "1 Jan. 1615-[16]. To the Justices
of Ireland for the behalf of, &c."
Jan. 9. 222. [Sir R. Winwood] to the Lords Justices.
^Toi' 234'^2'^' These enclosed petitions, directed to His Majesty, were deli-
' ' vered by the bearer, Robert Lombard, whom they concern.
Being a native of that country, and having been long in Italy,
he is the better enabled to do His Majesty service in that
kingdom, to which he now returns. Recommends him to
favour, upon testimony of His Majesty's ministers in foreign
parts, for matters in the petitions as business belonging to
their Lordships, and to afford him countenance in all other
just occasions.
P. 1. Draft, ^^ic^f^.: "Robert Lombard, 9 Jan. 161 5-[l 6].
To the Lords Justices."
Jan. 12. 223. Chichester to Lord Ellesmere.
^Carte Papers, Letter mentioning a previous letter expressing regret at
their Lordships' ill opinion of the Government. 'Thanks him
for past favours, and desires to be judged by his actions rather
than .by vague reports and malicious detractors. Requests Sir
John Davys, the bearer, to present his humble service, who tells
him he stands weU in his Lordship's opinion. WiU deliver up
the sword of office to his successors with gladness, and hopes
in peace. — Dublin, 12 Jan. 1615-16.
Pp. 22. Hoi. Add. Endd.
Jan. 16. 224. Chichester to Sir John Davys.
Carte ^apei|, Warrant to prepare a iiant for making the town and harbour
' ' ' ' of Donaghdie the only port and haven within the barony
of the Ardes. Capt. Edw. Treavor and Tho. Rand, commis-
sioners.
Pp. 3. Signed at head. MtUilated. Endd.
Jan. 19. 225. [Sir R. Winwood] to Sir Tho. Ridgeway.
^■roi' 234*3*^' Directs that Sir Josias Bodley may be paid all his arrears
either out of the subsidy or revenue of Ireland.
P. 1. Draft. Endd.: " 19 Jan. 1615-[16]. To Sir Tho.
Ridgeway in the behalf of Sir Josias Bodley."
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Jan. 27. 226. Chichester to the Attorney-General.
CartfTprer Warrant to prepare a fiant of a grant of pardon to 16 per-
vol. 62, p. 238. sons, Under-named, only excepting treason, coyning of money,
and wilfull murder.
P. 1. Signed at head. Endd.
Feb. 6. 227. Lords Justices Thomas Archbishop of Dublin, and
Chancellor of Ireland, and Sir John Denham, Chief
Justice of the King's Bench, to Sir R. Winwood.
Have received His Majesty's and their Lordships' directions
to the Lord Deputy and the Treasurer-at-war, with the sum
of 1,000Z. for growing charges to be distributed by their par-
ticular order, with a further signification of His Highness' s
pleasure for their advancement to the government of this
kingdom. The letters bear date 29th of November, but did
not arrive till the last of January. In performance of these
directions the Lord Deputy has appointed to deliver to them
His Majesty's sword on Sunday next the 11th instant, a
matter whereof they never dreamed, contenting themselves
with the places they hold, and acknowledging the unworthi-
ness of so high and so eminent an honour ; but yet upon their
Icnees most humbly submitting whatsoever abilities of body or
mind rest in them to perform the best services they can in
any employment committed to their trust, which they faith-
fully promise according to the duties of honest servants truly
to discharge. Think it right to advertise him of this delay,
lest any blame might fall upon them that His Highness's
directions have not sooner been put in execution, foreseeing
great hindrance to the soldiers and wards (who by the estab-
lishment are to be discharged) from the 1st of January last, by
• reason they were continued in pay until they might receive
notice of their discharge. But for the establishment of His Ma-
jesty's forces now sent over and newly delivered to them, they
pawn both their duties and credits to His Majesty, that with-
out respect to any living creature they will precisely observe
the directions they have received, thanking him for his advice
and his promise of that correspondence in His Highness's ser-
vices, which from time to time they shall need and must
depend upon.— Dublin, 6 February 1615-[16].
Pp. 2. Signed Add.: "To the Right Honorable Sir
Ralph Wynwood, Knt., His Majesty's principal secretary at
the court." Endd.
Feb. 10. 228. Sir Dudley Norton to Sir R. Winwood.
^'■ToT. ^234^5'' '^^^^^ letters herewith sent, the one to himself (Sir R.), the
other to his Grace of Canterbury, are committed to his con-
veyance. It was the 30th of the last 'ere Mr. Treasurer
arrived here with .the 10,000Z. assigned for the comfort of
many that long had languished in attendance for it. The
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1616.
next day Mr. Birchanshawe also landed and brought His
Majesty's order for the alteration of the government, and such
instructions as, if obeyed and well observed, will ease the
coffers of England by advancing the revenue here beyond
expectation, as will well appear 'ere a year go about, for he
linows the Lords Justices will do their parts, and His Majesty
has other servants here that will not neglect their's.
To-morrow the Lord Deputy surrenders the sword. After-
wards he (Sir R.) shall be advertised according to the occasion.
These are only for a cover to the enclosed, and to satisfy him
that the secret assemblies of my Lord Montgarrett's brothers
whereof he formerly wrote, and of the other suspicious per-
sons, tended to no other end than the surprise of the Lady of
Ormonde for marriage to one of these brothers. — Dublin,
10 February 1615-[16].
P. 1. Signed. Add. Endd.
Feb. 10. 229. . Letters Patent appointing Lords Justices.
HiberniM^ Out of regard for Lord Chichester's meritorious services as
P.R.O., ' Lord Deputy of Ireland during eleven years, and in order that
Ireland. he may attend to his own affairs, he removes him for the
present, and appoints the Archbishop of Dublin, Lord Chancellor
of L-eland, and Sir John Denham, Chief Justice of the King's
Bench, to be Lords Justices. — Dublin, 10 February, in the
13th year of the reign.
Pp. 4. Copy.
vol. 234, 6.
Feb. 14 230. Lords Justices to the King.
^Tof 23^™*^' -^^^ Majesty was pleased by letters of the 29th of November
to signify his pleasure for their advancement to the government
of this kingdom (a thing far exceeding both their abilities
and their desires) ; but in regard this greatest honour is laid
upon them, they are the more deeply obliged to use all endea-
vours which become loyal subjects and dutiful servants. For
the present they presume to present unto His sacred Majesty
these three petitions : —
1. First, that if it shall fall out that any of these waver-
ing and inconstant people, out of their uncertain dispositions,
shall commit any public breaches, which perhaps will require
a speedy redress before His Majesty's pleasure can be signified.
His Highness will be pleased to direct them a course to be
observed upon such like accidents.
2. Secondly, that if any complaints shall be made against
them to His Highness (as these people are still too apt to com-
plain) many times without just cause, he will be pleased to
suspend giving of credit to any such complaints before the
receipt of their answer to the same.
3. And lastly, as one of them is a mere stranger to all the
Lords of His Highness's Privy Council, and matters of great
moment may happily occur to be advertised to His Highness,
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that he will be pleased to send his gracious direction to what
particular person they shall address these advertisements, to
be imparted to him and their Lordships. — Dublin Castle,
14 February 1615-[16].
Pp. 2. Signed. Add. : " To the King's most excellent
Majesty." Endd.
Feb. 17. 231. Walter Earl of Ormond to the King.
^ of 244''8'^' "^^^ continually attended the Lord Chancellor, who has not
been yet ready for him. Eequests Sir John Everard and
Mr. Roth may be examined. — St. Martin's Lane, 17 February
1615-[6].
P. 1. Signed. Add. Endd.
March 1. 232. [Sir R. Winwood] to the Lords Justices.
S^^-l^eiand, Presented their letters of the 14.th of Feb., to His Majesty
' ' ' ' at this town of Newmarket, where now he is. To the three
petitions are returned these answers : To the first, His Majesty
made choice of them out of the confidence he had of their
sufficiencies, so he does not limit their power in government
to so narrow a compass, but that if any sudden rupture of the
peace should be made, they may by their own authority seek
to appease the same by such means as may seem best. To the
second, His Majesty cannot but be as just to them as to all
other ministers, having an ear as well for the accused as them
that shall accuse, and if complaints be made against them, he
will be so far from censuring before their answer, that he will
rather oflTend in tutiorem partem, being always graciously
inclined to make a mild interpretation of all such reports
against any of those men he employs much more of what he
shall hear of them, who under him hold so prime a place. To
the last. His Majesty directs them to address all the dispatches
which they design for the Lords, either to Sir Tho. Lake or to
himself, and those immediately intended for His Majesty, to
himself (Winwood), because it is likely that he will more
usually attend his person than his colleague.
Returns thanks for what they sent him. Commends His
Majesty's choice of two who will seriously intend the good
of that kingdom.
Pp. 2. Endd.
March 3. 233. Lord Clanrickard's Request for the Governorship
S.P., Ireland, of GaLWAY.
Earl of Clanrickarde's request to have the marshal govern-
ment of town and county of Galway as amply as the President
himself holds it.
To be by proviso in the governor's patent exempted from
his personal command there.
vol 234, 10.
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To be chief in commission with the justices of assize.
To proceed Avith the civil justice as occasion may arise
between party and party in the meantime, with the assistance
of the Chief Justice and the Council of the province at such
time as it shall be thought fit by him and the governor that
shall be, and no otherwise.
To have power to nominate one or two in his absence to
execute his authority in the said town and county, and to
hold all these but during pleasure.
Further to have 10s. per diem out of the entertainment of
the Governor of Connaught for his own life and his son's, and
to hold the company of 50 foot so long as any such company
shall stand in Ireland, excepting the Lord Deputy's or gover-
nors' of provinces.
His Majesty's pleasure is that Mr. Secretary Winwood and
Mr. Secretary Lake should consider of these propositions
of the Earl of Clanrickard, and certify their opinions of
them. — Newmarket, 3 March 1615.
Humfrey May.
P. 1. Endd.
II. Certificate of Winwood and Lake addressed to His
Majesty touching the Earl of Clanrickard, recommending it to
be granted.
P. 1. Signed.
March 19. 234. The King to the Lords Justices.
^T mT'h'*' Directs them to accept surrender of the government of
Thomond from the Earl of Thomond, and to grant it to his
son Henry Baron of Ibracan, the Earl continuing President of
Munster.
P. 1. Endd. : 19 Mar. 1616. To make the Lord Bryan
Governor of Thomond.
March 19. 235. The King to the Archbishop of Dublin and Sir
ActaEegia JoHN Denham, Lords Justices.
p.R.O.,' ' Empowers them to accept the surrender of the governorship
Ireland. of Thomond from Donogh Earl of Thomond, heretofore granted
.to him for his life, which he desires to assign over to his son,
Henry Lord Baron of Ibrackan, in order to apply himself to
execute the duties of the ofiice of Lord President of Munster.
And as the Lord Ibrackan possesses a good place in his (the
King's) opinion, as well for his honesty and ability, as for his
soundness in religion, they (the Lords Justices), upon the Earl
of Thomond's surrender, are to grant the said Lord Ibrackan
the said government of Thomond for life, with all the benefits
as enjoyed by the said Earl of Thomond. — Whitehall, 19
March, in the 13th year of the reign.
Pp. 2, Copy.
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March 21. 236. Papers delivered to Chichester when leaving the
' Carte Papers, Government.
roi.30,No. 61. Docket of letters and copies of letters and other instruc-
tions concerning the King's service, delivered over to the
justices of the late Lord Deputy at his going for England, the
21st day of March 1615.
Offices and fees to be continued. — June 1606.
General instructions for the government of Ireland. — 25 June
1606.
Concerning the difference between Lord Bourke and his
nephew.— 26 July 1609.
King's letter about the dissolving the school lands in Ulster.
—30 Jan. 1613.
Warrant to impress money for victualling forts. — 20 Sept.
1614.
The King's letter concerning the difference between Lord
DingwaU and Capt. Tho. Butler, &c.— 14 March 1614.
The King's letter for settling the university and college
near Dubhn. — 4 Feb. 1614.
The King's letter in behalf of the Earl of Ormond concern-
ing the liberties of Tipperary. — 24 Jan. 1614.
The King's letter concerning the plantation in Ulster. —
25 March 1615.
The King's letter for the settlement of the school lands in
Ulster.— 21 April 1615.
The Earl of Ormond's demands concerning the liberties of
Tipperary. — 7 June 1615.
The judge's certificate in that behalf — 2 July 1615.
The like certificate by the King's sergeant and attorney. — ■
July 1615.
The King's letter concerning Lord Dudley. — 17 Oct. 1615.
March 25. 237. Lords Justices to Mr. Secretary Sir E. Winwood.
S.P., Ireland, Have received his of the 1st inst. with His Highness's
' ' gracious answers to petitions. Have sent several packets of
letters to that table and put him in remembrance of sending
over such commissions as here are needful for His Majesty's
several services, for which with their other directions for their
government upon all occasions, and their promise and under-
taking to answer their occasions, they are thankful. — Dublin
Castle, 25 March 1616.
P. 1. 8igned. Add. : To the Rt. Honble. Sir Ralph Win-
wood, Knt., His Majesty's principal secretary. Endd.
May 28. 238. The King to the Abchbishop op Dublin and Sir
Acta Eegia JoHN Denham, Lords Justices.
P.K.O., ' '^he city of London having disbul-sed large sums of money
Ireland. upon the plantation in Ireland, have made choice of Alderman
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Peter Proby, and of Mathias Springham, " a chief commoner,"
to take a survey of their said plantation and the works belong-
ing to it, and that they may be the better able to perform
their trust, he (the King) requires the Lords Justices to issue
forth a commission under the Great Seal to the said Peter
Proby and Mathias Springham, authorizing them to call before
them, and examine upon oath, all their ministers and agents
employed about the plantation or the works, and about the
disbursing of the monies employed in the plantation, and into
all errors and deceits. And for the avoiding of all future
questions they are to issue forth to them another commission
and to such other persons as they (the Lords Justices) shall
think fit to join with the said Peter Proby and Mathias
Springham, to inquire into and set forth the certain bounds of
the several lands granted by him (the King) to his city of
London. — Greenwich, 28 May, in the 14th year of the reign.
Pp. 2. Copy. Certificate of its being enrolled on 7th June
1616, at the request of Clement Mop of London.
April 9. 239. Archbishop of Canteebury and Mr. Secretary [Win-
S.P., Ireland, WOod] to the LORDS JUSTICES,
Their letters of the 13th and last of March, together with
the several pieces concerning the Moores and others, the Iiish
septs banished out of the Queen's county, are come safely
to hand, and although their return thither again in that
manner as they did might, if longer siiffered, have been very
prejudicial to the inhabitants of those parts, if not have bred
a general rebellion in that kingdom, yet their Lordships' pro-
vident care of the quiet thereof has so timely prevented it,
that they cannot but commend so good a service so wisely
carried out. Have forborne to acquaint either His Majesty or
the rest of the Lords with it, not that they are willing to
silence anything which may strengthen the good opinion
which is conceived of them here, but because they think that
the course taken in that business cannot for the present be
bettered by any directions from hence, and because they are
unwilling to bring the Earl of Thomond to any public censure
for this error committed by him, which (they hope) he has or
will with all diligence reform. These inclosed to his Lordship
are only to second what they (the Lords Justices) had formerly
advised him -to do, the copy whereof they will receive here-
with ; and although they hold his honour very precious
because he is a peer of that realm and a man of eminent place,
yet if he shall not perform what is required of him, but prefer
his own profit before the public good of that kingdom, they
must for His Majesty's service set aside all respects to him,
and let him know that they can wish him well no longer than
he shall continue a good patriot of his country, and a faithful
servant of His Majesty in the place he holds. Begs to be
promptly informed of the success of this business, and they
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promise to give on all occasions, public or private, their best
assistance and advice.
Pp. 3. Endd. : 9 April 1616. To the Lords Justices from
the Lord of Canterbury and Mr. Secretary.
April 9. 240. Me. Secretary [Winwood] to the Lords Justices.
^ T 'a^'Cl'T'-'^' Need not add anything to the letter of his Grace of Canter-
' ■ bury and himself concerning the Mores and other Irish septs.
They need not hesitate to lay any burden upon him which
may tend either to the advancement of His Majesty's service
or the good of that kingdom.
The Lord Chichester is arrived, and within this day or two
is to go to His Majesty at Newmarket, who will remain there
till about St. George's day.
Sir John Digby, late ambassador in Spain, is returned, and
has been made a privy councillor and vice-chamberlain of His
Majesty's household.
It is expected that the great personages in the Tower will be
arraigned about the beginning of the term.
P. J. Etidd.
April 25. 241. Lords Justices to the Privy Council.
T^i '2^34'T(f ' ^y their Lordships' letters of the 28th of January which
arrived on the 8th of March, they were directed to call in the
assistance of His Majesty's judges of this kingdom to consider
of the state of the county palatine of Tipperary and of the
title pretended to the same by the Earl of Ormond, and to
send to His Majesty an exact certificate of their opinions
whether the said county palatine be fallen to His Majesty's
disposition since the death of the late Earl. As the judges
were already gone to their several circuits, could not comply
before their return with these directions. But now upon their
serious consideration of that business they send them their
certificates enclosed for His Majesty's satisfaction, having for-
merly by letters signified their own opinions how inconvenient
and prejudicial a thing to His Majesty's service they regard
the continuance of that liberty to be for the reasons expressed
in that letter.
On Wednesday the 24th instant (being a day for causes
depending in His Majesty's Court of Castle Chamber)
called the Lord of Incequyn before themselves, and sundry
privy councillors of this State, and most of the judges, and
laid to his charge the breach and contempt of His Majesty's
three proclamations published against the receiving and re-
lieving of Jesuits, &c. by his entertainment of one Nicholas
Nugent, a Jesuit, in his house in September last, hearing of his
masses and wilful retaining of him for 20 days, and finding
that neither his former restraint nor continuance upon bonds
in all this time past, has wrought in him any repentance or
acknowledgment of his offence, censured his contempt, and
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imposed upon him a fine of 5001. Irish, and ordered him to be
committed to His Majesty's castle of Dublin.
Have likewise called hither the sheriff of the county of
Tipperary and the mayors of some cities and principal officers
of other corporate towns in Munster and Leinster, for taking
upon them the exercise of their offices and magistracy before
they took the oath of His Majesty's supremacy (a course of pro-
ceeding) as by them generally conceived to be most necessary
in these times for His Majesty's service, so warranted in the
opinion of all the judges of this kingdom in regard of the
public contempt of the statute of 2° Eliz., and of His Highness's
authority, for exercising their offices before the taking of that
oath. Against such persons they intend (with God's favour)
to proceed on Friday next to their fining and restraint, unless
they pubhcly submit themselves to receive the said oath.
Have also (by virtue of one branch of His Majesty's instruc-
tions given to the late Lord Deputy, and by him delivered
over to them) sent for some few of the electors of recusant
magistrates in some cities and corporate towns, in contempt
of His Majesty's admonitions sent to them to forbear the
choosing of unconformable officers or contemptible persons,
holding it very necessary that some examples be made of the
punishment of their contempts by some fines to be imposed
upon them (to be entirely reserved to His Majesty) in regard
neither advices nor admonitions can prevail amongst them.
Hoping this course (too long neglected), and now carried in
a moderate fashion, will work some good effect, according to
His Majesty's pleasure, which in our duties we are careful to
perform. — Dublin Castle, 25 April 1616.
P.S. — Upon the complaints of His Majesty's judges and
patents which have been too much neglected in the former
distribution of His Majesty's revenue, have conferred with Sir
John Kinge, and merely for the relief of their necessities
have presumed to order that he shall pay the judges their
fees and entertainments due for the two half years, ended at
Michaelmas and Easter last past, and their concordatums for
their circuits in this Lent now past, and the sum of 2,000Z. and
500Z.due by debentures to the Lord Chichester without touching
or meddling with any part of His Majesty's subsidy, either in
arrear or in expectance, until His Majesty's or their Lordships'
pleasure shall be expressly signified to them how and in what
manner the same subsidy money shall be distributed.
Pj:). 3. Signed. Add. Endd. Encloses,
April 25. 242. Regcdities and Palatinate of the Coimty of Tipperary.
y^'isi^'i^' Reference of the Lords Justices, and opinion of the Irish
judges on the claim of the Earl of Ormond to the county
palatine of Tipperary, deciding that he hcts no just claim to
it— 25 Ap)ril 1616.
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Signed : Tho. Dublin, Cane, Jo. Denham, Dom. Sarsfelde,
Willm. Methwold, Fr. Aungier, Christoplier Sebthorp, J. Blen-
nerhaysett, Ger. Lowther.
Pp. 2. Endd. : " Papers concerning the county palatine
of Tipperary in Ireland, 1616, as to the claims of the Lord
Ormond."
S.P., ii-eiand, 243. Eao'l of Ormoud's Royalties.
' ' Letters patent from Philip and Mary to Thomas Earl of
Ormond, granting to him certain royalties in Tipperary, and
the prize wines of all Ireland.— r-Westminster, 11 March
1557.
P. 1, large. Endd. [Attested copy.]
April 25. 244. Copy of the above reference and opinion.
S.P., Ireland, Pp, % Endd.
vol. 234, 17.
April 28.
S.P., Ireland,
vol. 234, 17a.
April 29.
S.P., Ireland,
vol. 234, 17b.
245. LoEDS Justices and Council of Ireland to the Lord
Warden Zouche.
In behalf of John Blackney, Patrick Baldy, and Robert
Fleminge, merchants of Droughada [Drogheda]. Request his
Lordship to restore to the owners so much of the cargo of the
Phoexinx [Phoenix], as may have fallen into the hands of his
officers. Being freighted to go for Midleborough in Zealand,
was at her return (being laden with wines, hops, alum, maddar,
archell, &c.) cast away upon the Goodwin Sands near the
Downs.— Dublin Castle, 28 April 1616.
Signed : Tho. Dublin, Cane, Jo. Denham, Dom. Sarsfeld,
Willm. Methwold, Fr. Aungier, Toby Caulfield, Rich. Morisin,
Arth. Savage.
P. 1. Add. : " To our very good Lord the Lord Zouche, one
of His Majesty's most honourable Privy Council of England,
and Lord Warden of the Cinque Ports. Endd.
246. Archbishop of Armagh to Lord Zouch.
To the same effect as foregoing. — Drogheda, 29 April 1616.
P. 1. Signed. Sealed. Add. Endd.
[April?] 247. Lords of the Council to the Lords Justices.
voh'a^sllTs!' Directs them to enquire of and certify the state of the
reckonings between the Treasurer Ridgeway and the captains.
[Minute.]
P. 1. Endd.
May? 248.
S.P., Ireland,
vol. 234, 18a.
Petition of Redmond M'Damore, and others, freeholders
of M'Damoee's County, Wexford, to the Privy
Council.
Petitioners, according to commission of defective titles, His
Highness's proclamation thereupon, and the Lords Justices of
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Assize publication thereof at the general assizes in that county,
holden to order of the late Lord Deputy and other commis-
sioners of the 8th February 1609, did in anno 1609 surrender
their lands to His Majesty, assuring themselves of re-grants
by letters patent. Sir Edw. Fisher, Knight, William Parsons,
surveyor, and others (having obtained letters patent as under-
takers of the petitioner's said lands) set on foot an ancient
pretended title derived from the Lord Viscount Beomont, not
before heard of within man's memory ; and thereupon, sud-
denly in term time, petitioners then being destitute of counsel,
procured a commission to certain commissioners, some of them
being undertakers, for finding of an office at the town of
Wexford, to entitle His Majesty to the premises by colour of
the said supposed title, for the effecting whereof there was
impanelled a jury of the gentlemen and freeholders of the
said county, some of them being near of kin and allied to
Sir Lawrence Esmond, Knight, being a principal undertaker
of other lands in the said county upon the same title, to in-
quire of the said pretended title. Yet after full evidence
given the said jury would not ftud for His Majesty. Where-
upon the said jurors in the winter vacation were adjourned to
the Exchequer at Dublin, and there urged to inquire further
of the said title ; and the said jury, insisting upon their first
verdict, were thereupon examined by the poU, and some of
them for their intractability were then presently committed
to the Marshalsea, and often censured in the Star Chamber,
without allowance of counsel ; and some others, whereof one
was an undertaker, and another who was employed in the
said commission, were joined with the other yielding jurors,
who found the said long-slept title for His Majesty to the said
lands. And whereas heretofore, upon petition and complaint
made to their Lordships of the said proceedings, they directed
that if the patentees and the natives did not conform them-
selves to their directions, that then all , parties should be left
to be tried by the due course of the common law, and that
the possession in the meantime should be left in the natives
until eviction.
Yet notwithstanding that, the said Sir Edw. Fisher, Wm.
Parsons, and others, in Michaelmas term last, preferred an
Enghsh bni in the Exchequer against the petitioners, setting
forth no other title but that the King's Majesty that now is
was, lawfully seized in the right of his Crown of all the towns
and villages in the bill mentioned, without showing of what
estate the King was seized, and granted the same by letters
patent dated the 17th February, in the ninth year of his
reign, to the said Sir Edw. Fisher and his heirs, yielding 8^.
(Irish) per annum, where the petitioners paid yearly 101.
(English) for the same, suggested that by reason the peti-
tioners held the same by force, he could not make his entry
into the said lands to enable him to have an action at the
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common law, unto which they made answer that they held
their lands by descent for many hundred years together, and
that they were ready to answer the plaintiff at common law ;
and in the said term a Latin information was exhibited in the
same Court of Exchequer against petitioners for the same
cause ; and before they answered the said information the said
Sir Edw. Fisher obtained an injunction to dispossess the peti-
tioners of their said lands which they and their ancestors
held by descent time out of mind, which was executed accord-
ingly in March last, in most rigorous manner, by soldiers with
force and arms, to the great amazement and utter ruin of the
petitioners, their wives and families, being many thousand
souls, if their Lordships do not yield them speedy relief
therein.
Petitioners beseech their Lordships to tender their poor
estates, being utterly ruinated and impoverished by the courses
aforesaid ; and as they held their said lands by course of
descent, and not by tanistry (as was informed), they entreat
that His Majesty be pleased to direct his letters to the Lords
Justices of the said realm of Ireland, requiring them thereby
to gTant by letters patent to the said petitioners and their
heirs, their said several lands surrendered as aforesaid accord-
ing to said commission, proclamation, and order, in that behalf,
under such rents, tenures, and services as to His Majesty shall
be thought fit ; and also that order may be taken for the
enlargement of such of the petitioners as remain in prison
upon attachment by reason of suits concerning their said
lands. And they shall, &c.
P. 1. Endd.
S.P., Ireland, 249. StATE of the CoUNTY of LONGFOED.^
Relation of the state of the county of Longford, being a
petition from the freeholders to the King to have re-grants of
their lands which they had surrendered on faith of the repre-
sentations of the late Lord Deputy.
P. 1. Endd.
[June 6.] 250. John Blackney's Petition.
voT^af fgc.' Petition of John Blackney, of Drogheda, merchant, to Lord
' ' Zouch, for restitution of the goods cast away on the Goodwin
Sands.
P. 1. Endd.
June 6. 251. John Blackney's Declaeation.
fof 23^80.' Declaration of JohnBlackney, of Tredah, merchant, in refer-
ence to the above, with the marks used upon the merchan-
' The date of this paper seems very uncertain. It is repeated verbatim in
vol. 236, under date May 1622.
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dize, likewise decree in handwriting of Lord Zouch, " Where-
upon I have decreed a warrant for delivery of so much of the
goods aforesaid as do remain within the liberty of the Cinque
Ports ; the duties due unto all the savors and officers first paid."
Signed : E. Zouch.
Pp. 2.
[June.] 252. Return of Fines.
V 1 234^^18^' -^ brief extract of the fines, &c. in the last Lent circuits
before the justices of assize, together with the fines, &c. of
the four courts, Star Chamber, respites of homage, &c.,
within the said time of half a year, which by their several
titles, being for every city and county reduced into one total
sum, are by the Lords Justices' order appointed to be levied
and taken up by special collectors : —
Charles Coote, collector : counties Mayo, 891. 6s. 8d. ; Gallo-
way, 446J. 19s. 4d; Leotrim, 318^. 7s. 3d.; Sligoe, 131L 14s.;
Roscoman, 142Z. 15s. Id. ; county town of GaUway, 46s. 8d.
Edward Treavour, collector: county Down, 5ill. 6s. 8d.
George Chambers, collector : county Tirone, 5251. 16s. 8d.
Thomas Parkines, collector : county Donnagall, 310?. 10s. Od.
George Carye, collector: county Londonderry, 991. 10s. 8d.
Hugh Clotworthie, collector : county Antrim, 45 2Z. 15s. 4(i.
Rowland Delahoid, collector : county Clare, S8l. 4s. 5cZ.
Arche Moore, collector : county Cavan, 262?. 6s. Od.
"William Cole, collector : county Fermannagh, 94<l. 18s. 4<d.
Marmaduke Whitchurch, collector: county Ardmaghe,
1851. 10s. 8d.
Sir Richard Aldworth, Knight, collector : counties Waterford,
103?. 6s. 8d. ; Tipperary, 299?. lis. 6c?. ; county liberty Tip-
perary, 635?. 18s. 4c?. ; counties Limerick, 92?. 15s. Ocf. ; Cork,
234?. 10s. 6d. ; county city Cork, 45s. ; county Kerry,
14?. 13s. id.
Sir Edward Blaney, Knight, collector : county Monoghan,
231?.
Tristram Egleston, collector : county Lowthe, 113?. 8s. 4c?. ;
county town of Drogheda, 54?. 16s. 8c?.
William Lyons, collector : counties Longford, 4?. 16s. 8c?. ;
Westmeath, 117?. 15s. Oc?.
Robert Leister, collector : county King's, 36?. 10s. Od.
Alexander Barrington, collector : county Queen's, 977?. 6s. 8d.
Sir Henry Bealinge, Knight, collector : counties Wickloe,
248?. 3s. 4c?. ; Kildare, 283?. lis. 8c?.
Ciprian Horsefall, collector : county Kilkenny, 138?. 4s. 4<d.
A. FitzSymons, collector : county Catherlaghe, 41?. 13s. 4c?.
Roger Manwaringe, collector : county Wexfourd, 89?. 15s. 10c?.
Richard Parkines, collector: county Meath, 245?. 16s. 8d.
Edward Leuton, collector : county Dublin, 268?. 9s. 4c?. ;
county city Dublin, 96?, 13s. 4c?.
£ s. d.
Sum total! - - 8,168 13 9 (Irish).
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Fines of the Star Chamber, whereof a good part is paid into
the receipt, 807^. 4s. Od.
£ s. d.
Making in all - - 8,975 17 9 (Irish).
Fines of wardships, leases, alienations, intrusions, livery,
&c. are not mentioned here, for there is no commission for
them.
First fruits, fines of pardons, &c. are not mentioned besides,
and these will raise a good sum.
Pp. 3. Endd.
[June ?] 253. Petition of Connor Boy O'Naughton to the King.
^■^■'gg'j'^'jg^' Humbly prays that His Majesty would recommend his
cause against Nugent and Chr. Jones, for certain lands of his
inheritance, to the examination of the Lords Justices.
P. 1.
July 2.
Grant Book.
July 2.
Acta Eegia
Hibemica,
P.R.O.,
Ireland.
July 11.
July 13.
Grant Book.
July 14.
July 14.
[July 14.]
254. Sir Oliver St. John appointed Deputy.
Commission to Sir Oliver St. John to be Lord Deputy of
Ireland.
Grant Book, p. 169.
255. Patent for Sir Oliver St. John to be Deputy.
Grant of the ofSce in common form at Westminster under
writ of privy seal, 2 July, in the 14th year of the reign.
256. Lord Chichester's Commission as Lord Treasurer.
Commission to Arthur Lord Chichester as Lord Treasurer
of Ireland.
Sign manual. Vol. VI., No. 26.
[July 11.] 257.
258
Entry of the above.
Warrant Book, p. 1, No. 213.
Lord Chichester appointed Lord Treasurer.
Grant to Arthur Lord Chichester of the office of Lord
Treasurer of Ireland during pleasure.
Grant Book, p. 197.
259. Grant to Sir James Hamilton.
Grant to Sir James Hamilton, Knt., of 1,300Z. out of the rent
of the customs of Ireland, in consideration of the surrender of
the customs in the ports of Loughcoyne and bay of Knock-
fergus, Theobalds.
Sign manual. Vol. VI., No. 35.
260. Sir H. Docwra's Commission as Treasurer-at-War.
Commission to Sir Henry Docwra as Treasurer-at-War in
Ireland during pleasure. — Theobalds.
Sign manual. Vol. VI., No. 40.
261. Entry of the above.
Warrant Book, L, No, 213.
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July 16.
Grant Book.
262.
July 16. 263.
The King to the Lords Justices.
Grant to Sir Henry Docwra of the ofSce of Treasurer of
War in Ireland, during pleasure.
Grant Book, p. 209.
Sir a. Savage's Grant of Sub-Treasurership of
War.
Grant to Sir Arthur Savage of the office of Sub-Treasurer
and General Receiver in Ireland during pleasure. Fee
66Z. 13s. 4d. Irish. — Westminster.
Sign manual. Vol. VI., ]}fo. 44.
[July 16.] 264. Entry of the above.
Warrant Book, I., I^o. 215.
July 18.
Acta Regia
Hibernica,
P.E.O.,
Ireland.
July 18.
Acta Regia
Hibernica,
P.R.O.,
Ireland.
July 18.
Acta Begia
Hibernica,
P.R.O.,
Ireland.
265. The King to the Lords Justices the Archbishop of
Dublin and Sir John Denham, Chief Justice.
Directs them to deliver up the sword to Sir Oliver St.
John, Lord Deputy. — Theobalds, 15 July, in the 14th year of
the reign.
266. The King to Sir Oliver St. John, Deputy.
John Rider, Bishop of Killaloe, having exposed to him (the
King) the decayed state of his diocese, and the King having
referred it to the Archbishops of Canterbury and Armagh
to consider of a remedy, he (the King) directs accordingly
that a commission to the same commissioners with the like
powers as in the following entry concerning the Bishop and
bishopric of Down and Connor. — Theobalds, 18 July, in the
14th year of the reign.
Pp. 6. Copy. Entry of enrolment.
267. The King to St. John, Lord Deputy.
Robert Echlin, Bishop of Down, having exposed to him the
decayed state of his diocese, and he (the King) having referred
it to the Archbishops of Canterbury and Armagh to consider of
a remedy, directs him accordingly with the aid of the Chancel-
lor, Primate, and Bishop of Meath, to examine into the state of
the lands and profits of the diocese of Down, and to restore the
bishop of said diocese to all lands detained from the said
. bishopric, or fraudulently granted away, to be done in a sum-
mary way, with power to call persons before them and examine
into their titles, and if found to be the right of the bishop, to
restore him presently. And where lands are held under letters
patent granted upon fraudulent surrenders in which the
bishop's lands have been surrendered, mixed with the sur-
renderer's, the bishop to have liberty to traverse any office
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thereof provided it concerns not any plantation where the Crown
is concerned. And divers persons having gained in the past
rebellion most of the lands of the bishopric, the commissioners
are to inform themselves by the speediest course possible into the
bishop's wrongs ; the bishop to have liberty to compound with
the wrongdoers for an increase of rent, and to have power to
grant those in possession leases for 60 years, on surrender of
their present holdings, and if they refuse, then to lease the
lands to others for like term of years, on an increase of rent.
The commissioners are also to inquii'e into alleged impro-
priations, and if they cannot be proved to be true impro-
priations, that they be restored as presentations to the church ;
and if any be uncomformable to such reasonable conditions as
the commissioners shall propound in the bishop's behalf, their
names are to be certified to the Archbishop of Canterbury, that
some further course be taken with them. — Theobalds, 18 July,
in the 14th year of the reign.
Pp. 6. Copy.
July 18. 268. The King to Sir Oliver St. John, Deputy.
ffiberntl!^ At the humble suit of the prelates and clergy of Ulster,
P.K.O., ' commands that the inquisition taken before juries of the value
Ireland. of the bishopries and benefices of Ulster be not certified into
the Exchequer, the values being so much higher than the King
has limited the bishops to let their lands in and by their
several patents, that if the prelates and clergy in that pro-
vince were to pay subsidies, first fruits, and twentieths after
that high rate they would be utterly overthrown.
One or more supersedeases are therefore to issue, and the
King dispenses with the strictness of the statute made for
the increase of his revenues and to limit the taxation of the
bishoprics of Ulster at the rates ensuing : archbishopric of
Armagh to be rated at 400Z. per annum ; bishopric of Clogher
at 350L ; bishopric of Derry at 250^. ; bishopric of Kaphoe at
200?. ; bishopric of Kilmore and Ardagh at lOOL ; bishopric of
Down and Connor at 50?. ; bishopric of Dromore at 50?. A
commission to issue to him (St. John the Deputy), the Arch-
bishop of Armagh, Bishop of Meath, Lord Chichester, and Sir
Francis Aungier, Master of the KoUs, that these values be
found by the jury, and recorded in the Exchequer. And for
the taxation of the deaneries, archdeaconries, prebends, par-
sonages, and vicarages, and other inferior ecclesiastical
benefices and promotions in Ulster, and likewise of the
deanery of Christ Church in Dublin, and of the prebend of
GeshiU in the county of Kildare, the said commissioners to
have power to set like moderate and proportionable taxation
upon them, to be found by the jury, and returned to the
Exchequer, to be there recorded.— Theobalds, 13 July, in the
14th year of the reign.
Pp. 5. Copy.
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[July 18.] 269. Commission of Waeds, Idiots, and Lunatics.
Commission to Chief Justice Denham, the Master of the
Rolls, Chancellor of the Exchequer, and Muster-Master General
for surveying wards, idiots, and lunatics, licenses, pardons of
alienations, &c., in Ireland.
Sign manual. Vol. VI., No. 51.
July 18. 270. Instructions annexed to the above commission concerning
wards and tenures in Ireland.
Sign manual. Vol. VI., No. 52.
July 20 & 271. Commission of Wards, Idiots, and Lunatics.
J^s^- ^- Commission to Sir John Denham, &c. for disposing of
°° ■ wards, idiots, and lunatics in Ireland.
Qrant Booh, f. 200.
July 22. 272. Export of Wool.
^'^'' P K^O^'^"'^' Opinion of the Attorney -General on the certificate of Lord
Chichester, the Lord Deputy of Ireland, Alderman Cockajoie,
and George Lowe concerning the exportation of wools.
Signed : Fra. Bacon.
Exam,ined with the original: George Calvert and Chr.
Troughton.
Pp. 2. Copy. Endd. ; Mr. Attorney's Certificatt.
July 22. 273. Export of Wool:
voT as^'Ts^' Opinion of Mr. Attorney-General Bacon relative to restraint
' ' of exportation of wools, woollen yarn, &c. from Ireland into
foreign parts ; privileges of the staple towns in England, and
of the staple towns in Ireland. New charter to be granted.
Pp. 2. Signed. Endd. : Mr. Attorney's Certificate touching
the wools of Ireland.
July 25. 274. Me. Secretary [Winwood] to the Lord Deputy St.
S.P., Ireland, JOHN.
' " Announcing the appointment of Lord Chichester as Lord
High Treasurer of Ireland, with order to deliver him a white
stafl^, as the mark of honour of that office.
P. 1. Endd.
July 29. 275. Marching Money for Ireland.
Add. p., Ireland. Warrant for payment of coat and conduct money for 300
soldiers to be sent to Ireland.
Sign manual. Vol. VI, No. 81.
July 29. 276. Treasurer's Warrant.
Warrant to the Treasurer, &c. of the Exchequer, to issue
money for the coats and conduct of 800 men appointed to be
levied and sent bj'- Bristol and Chester into Ireland.
Sign manual. Vol. VI., No. 81.
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[July.]
S.P., Ireland,
vol. 234, 19b.
277. Petition of Egbert Bell to the King.
Complaint of being robbed by the pirates Easton, Peeters,
and Miagh, who had been surprised at Crookhaven by Lam-
bert Fleurick, a Dutchman, and carried into Holland. Prays
for a letter to the Legier Ambassador to procure restitution of
his goods.
P. 1. Endd.
Aug. 1. 278.
S.P., Ireland,
vol. 234, 20.
John O'Conlon's Examination.
Examination of John O'Conlon taken before me, Sir Fulke
Conway, Knt., Lieutenant Governor of Carrickfergus, this first
of August 1616. Details the piracies and murders committed
by Sorley M'Donnell off the coast of Ireland and the Scottish
Isles. .
Pp. 3. Endd.
Aug. 4.
S.P., Ireland,
vol. 234,21.
279. William Power's Examination.
Examination of William Power as to the capture of a bark
belonging to Sir Thomas Phillips by Sorley M'Donnell ; list
of the goods taken ; other piracies.
Pp. 4. Endd.
Aug. 6. 280. Sir Oliver St. John to Winwood.
S.P., Ireland,
vol. 234, 22.
Since his return has spoken with some of the farmers of the
customs in Ireland, and has conferred with Sir Francis Bacon
touching His Majesty's purpose that the rent of those customs
should be paid into the Exchequer there, for the more ready ~
discharge of so much of His Majesty's extraordinary charge in
that kingdom, which otherwise must lie upon the Exchequer
in England. Sir Francis Bacon is of opinion that a new
grant should be made to the farmers in such manner as is
here set down in the enclosed note, and desires that if His
Majesty's pleasure is so, he will make a warrant to that
effect. — London, 6 August 1616.
P. 1. Signed. Add. : " To the Eight Hon. Sir Ealphe Win-
wood, Knt., principal secretary to His Majesty and of His
Majesty's most honourable Privy Council, &c." Endd.
Aug. 7.
Grant Book.
Aug. 7.
281. Levy of King's Debts.
Commission to Sir Oliver
Ireland.
Grant Book, p. 169.
St. John for levying debts in
282. Commission to Sir Oliver St. John.
Commission to Sir Oliver St. John to make leases and
accept surrender of lands in Ireland.
Grant Book, p. 168.
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Aug. 14. 283. Lords Justices to Winwood.
vol 234 23 ' Since their last advertisements have received two several
intelligencies, concurring in a manner together, concerning the
pirate and rebel Sowrley M'Donnell. The first is upon an
examination taken before them of one John Power, born in this
country, who was pilot to Sir Thomas Phillips' ship, to conduct
it from Dublin into the river of Loghfoyle, and upon the
surprise of that ship at Olderfleete was taken prisoner, and
used by Sorley as a pilot about all the islands of Kintyre and
other the out islands of Scotland, and afterwards to the Low
Countries as far as Donkerk.
The other declaration was taken from one that was im-
prisoned and sent to them from Sir Foulk Conwaye. As both
agree that Sowrley and his consorts were imprisoned in
Donkerk, they pray him to use means that he and the rest of
the pirates of his consort may be brought into Ireland, to
receive the punishment they have deserved, for vindication of
the King's honour and for public example. Also as the ship
and pinnace sent for the prosecution of Sorley and his
consorts happened to fall into the hands of the Hollanders,
they likewise pray him to urge the restitution of the said ship
and pinnace, otherwise they fear His Majesty will be charged
to answer for the loss of them to his great charge. Pray him
to acquaint His Majesty with the treachery of the islanders of
Kinteere. — Dublin Castle, 14 August 1616.
P. 1. Signed. Add. Endd.
Aug. 19. 284. The King to Sm Oliver St. John, Lord Deputy, and
Carte Papers, the CHANCELLOR OF IRELAND.
' " ' In compliance with the suit of Sir Fowke Conway, Kt., and
in order to strengthen his estate, all castles, manors, lands,
&c. are to be passed and confirmed to him by letters patent
under the Great Seal. — Holdenby, 19 August 1616.
P. 1. Copy. Add. Endd.
Aug. 24. 285. Henry Skipwith to Sir Dudley Carleton.
^'^'^Pr' o"^^'^"'^' Thankes him for his kindness to Edward Carleton, his cousin,
and is glad to find his Lordship (Carleton) desires his service
in England. He would not have omitted the opportunity
which fell out at the re-delivery of the cautionary towns if
he had not found (by his cousin Mr. Knightbey's purchase)
that the companies were at too high a rate, especially himself"
being disabled in the sale of his fort in Ireland by the altera-
tion of the wards there. Hopes soon to be able to attend
his Lordship. In the meantime cannot choose but to give
(Carleton) notice of his knowledge in a cause now going on
in Ireland on behalf of one Boothley, prosecuted by one Grimes,
wherein course may be taken for his (Carleton's) profit. Boothley
about three years since, pretending a loss sustained by one
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Peters, a pirate, petitioned the Lords for a pardon for him, upon
condition of his own satisfaction. Their Lordships gave way,
and Grimes was dispatched into Ireland. At which time
Peters was slain, in one of whose ships one Miagh came in, who
was surprised by Lambert, as he (Carleton) already knows.
Grimes, willing to make use of the pardon intended for Peters,
contracted with Miagh in like manner, and satisfied him with
a protection from the Lord Deputy, whereby he got fuU satis-
faction as he (Skipwith) has heard, only wanting some
gratuity promised to himself, which was the occasion of
Lambert's finding him aboard at the surprisal. Since which
time, they, hoping that the pirate's death had fully hid their
satisfaction received, have made new suit for recovering their
loss from Lambert.
Does not think it reasonable that they should so carry it.
There are two of the pirates yet living to whom all this is
known, who intend to be suitors against Grimes, but he (Skip-
with) will stay them until he hears from him (Carleton).
Their request was recommended by Chichester, and they
depend upon his (Skipwith's) advice by his Lordship's
direction. — Chertsey, 24 August 1616.
Pp. 2. Signed. Sealed. Endd. Add : " To Sir Dudley
Carleton, Knight, Lord Ambassador for His Majesty in the
United Provinces."
Aug. 26. 286. Reception of Sm Oliver St. John, Deputy.
ffiberaiS Memorandum that on Monday 26th of August 1616, Sir
P.R.O., ' Oliver St. John arrived at Skerries, and on the Friday foUow-
Ireiand. ing, the 30th of August, after a learned sermon made by Dr.
Usher in the cathedral of St. Patrick's by Dublin, the Lords
Justices came from their seats with the King's sword carried
before them to the communion table in the choir of the said
church, after whom followed the said Sir Oliver St. John, the
Lord Chichester, Lord High Treasurer ; the Bishop of Meath,
Lord Brabazon, Lord Moor, with divers others of the Privy
Council.
Sir Oliver St. John having delivered them the letters patent
of his appointment, they handed them to Francis Edgeworth,
Esq., Clerk of the Crown of Chancery (the Master of the
RoUs being absent), to be publicly read.
And Sir Oliver St. John having taken the oath of supremacy
and of the office of Deputy, administered to him, on his knees,
by the Archbishop of Dublin, Lord Chancellor, Sir Oliver
dehvered to the Lords Justices the King's letter, under his
privy signet, and the same being opened and read by Sir
Dudley Norton, Secretary of State, it directed them to de-
liver His Majesty's sword to Sir Oliver St. John ; and there-
upon they both taking the sword in their hands delivered the
same to the Lord Deputy. Whereupon the Lord Deputy was
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instantly by the Lord Chichester presented with a letter under
His Majesty's privy signet, addressed to the Lord Deputy,
which being publicly read by Sir Dudley Norton, imported
that the King had bestowed the office of Lord High Treasurer
of this kingdom on the Lord Chichester, whereupon the Lord
Deputy, according to the directions contained ia the said letter,
taking in his hand a white staff, after a few words spoken to
the Lord Chichester, kissed the staff and delivered it to him,
who received it with all humility upon his knees. Afterwards
the Lord Deputy having given the honour of knighthood to
Captain Thomas Button, captain of the King's ship, his Lord-
ship delivered the sword to Lord Brabazon to be by him
carried that day.
And so they departed from St. Patrick's Church to the castle
of Dublin, with such solemnities of state as have been used,
the two late Justices for that day, taking place next to the
Lord Deputy before any other lords.
Pf. 3. Copy.
Aug. 28. 287. Sir Oliver St. John to Winwood.
^■■^"'Jj?'*",?' Received his letters at Beaumareis the 14th of August.
The commissions came to his hands within two hours after he
wrote. The Lord Treasurer should be acquainted with his
motion to His Majesty for the payment of the rent of the
customs of Ireland into the Exchequer here. Thinks it very
expedient that what he did was for the speedy dispatch of the
business, it being indeed honourable and profitable for His
Majesty's service that the revenue generally of this kingdom
should be paid here, that they might not seem more burthen-
some to the Exchequer in England than they reaUy are.
Beseeches him, therefore, to make use of his power for the
effecting of so necessary a business ; for himself, he has no
other end in it but the direct service of His Majesty. Thanks
him for transmitting unto him such advertisements as come to
his hands, for by such favour he wdl be the better enabled to
go on in that weighty charge laid upon him. Has perused
the particulars, and for M'Mahon and Kelly they have been
these three years in the kingdom. O'Hanlon is in England,
the rest he wiU hearken after. The retiring of Sowrley and the
late pirates upon the north of this kingdom into the Arch-
duke's dominions was an affair known to him (Winwood) before
his coming from thence ; a port called Tirconaght (Eyre Con-
naught) there is near ; and east is a large country near Galway,
where there are two or three ports very capable. Will warn
the Lord Clanricarde in whose government it lies. AiTived
with much contrary wind 12 miles from this town the 26th of
this month ; came hither yesterday. The Lords Justices tell
him that within two days more they will deliver His Majesty's
sword to him, when he will write again. Beseeches him to
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be favourable to the affairs of the poor State, and to himself,
who will be ever thankful. — Dublin, 28 August 1616.
Pp. 2. Signed. Add. Endd.
Aug. 81. 288. The Lord Deputy St. John to Sir John Davys.
^ Dublin, Warrant to prepare a fiant of a grant of the state and dig-
voi. 62, p. 208. nity of a baron to Sir Richard Boyle of Youghall.
Pp. 2. Orig. Signed at head. Endd.
Aug. 289. Lord Deputy St. John to [Win.wood].
^'^'2^24*^4'' "^^ ^^^ coming to Chester, finding the companies generally
full of unsufficient men and divers run away before the musters,
he refused those whom he thought unfit, and caused the con-
ductors to supply sundry of them with better, till the wind .
being fair and the danger great of losing of a great part of
them, together with the commissioners, he called over the rolls
again and caused the serviceable men to be embarked, at which
embarking one of the companies, being of Caernarvon, fell in
mutiny, and refused to go aboard, and offered to assault him,
whereby he was driven to remain with them, and could not
return to Chester to join with the commissioners in certificate
of those that were run away, or were otherwise insufficient,
but required to have one of the sheriffs of Chester to stay
during the embarking, who with himself made a note of all
the insufficient men and runaways, and prayed the Mayor of
Chester with the commissioners to certify the same unto the
lords, which he hoped they had long since performed.
P. 1. Signed. Endd : " Sir Oliver St. John's report of the
companies transported from Chester."
Sept. 14. 290. The King to St. John, Lord Deputy.
ntberaifa^ The Earl of Argyle having chased Sorly M'James and
P.R.O., ' divers other traitors who rose in rebellion in Scotland about
Ireland. 10 months since, into the northern part of Ireland, where
they were discovered by Sir Fulk Conway, privy councillor,
and others of the justices of peace residing in those parts, who
forced them to enter into recognizances for their good behaviour,
now forfeited by their disloyalty. Considering that it was by
the valour of the Earl of Argyle that they were chased out
of Scotland, he bestows upon him the benefit of the said
forfeited recognizances in recompence for his services.
Windsor, 9 September, in the 14th year of the reign.
Pp. 2. Copy. Entry of enrolment.
Sept. 20. 291. Sir Oliver St. John, Lord Deputy, to Captain Edward
ActaRegia TrEVOR, MASTER MARMADUKE WhITECHURCH LIEU-
^ p^Ro"^' TENANT West, and Thomas Raude.
Ireland. Sir Hugh Montgomery being desirous to change the keeping
of the weekly market, and a yearly fair for three days, now
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held in Gray Abbey, to the abbey of Cumber, they (the com-
missioners above named) are to ascertain if any prejudice
might ensue from the said change. And His Majesty being
informed that it would be of use both to his service and for
the general good of the whole country, and of the plantation
there, to have some one place appointed for a ferry or passage
from the Ardes to the Rynnes of Galloway or Portpatrick in.
Scotland, and to have certain landing places established where
notice may be taken and books kept by officers of the persons
and goods passing and repassing ; and that the town of
Donaghadee is a fit place ; they are to view the harbour and
town of Donaghadee, and to see if it be the only fittest place
in those parts for the purpose ; and if so," what number of
passenger boats should be kept, and their proper size. And
to certify their opinion. — Castle of Dublin, 29 September
1616.
Pp. 2. Copy. Entitled : " A commission to enquire for a
fitt place to establish a ferrye between the north of Ireland
and Scotland."
292. The Retuen upon the said Commission.
1st. They (the commissioners) find that there would be no
prejudice in the change, but on the contrary that His Majesty's
service and the county would be profited, for the Grey Abbey
being seated between the market towns of Newtown, Port-
ferry, and Bangor, and the county being but a narrow sleeve,
scarce sufficient to replenish one market, and that Comber is
situated upon a straight between the woodland county and
the plains, which being well planted and induced with immu-
nities would strengthen those parts.
And for the other pai't of their commission, they have viewed
Bangor and Donaghadee and other creeks along the coast in
the Ardes, and though they cannot commend any one of them
for the safety of boats, yet they hold Donaghadee to be the
only fittest place for that purpose between the river of
Strangford and the river of Carrickfergus, both for the safety
of boats, the good and easy outgoing, the ability and building
of the town for entertainment of passengers, and what is
more, that Sir Hugh Montgomery will erect a pier for defence
of the harbour, as he intends. They think 16 good boats
between 8 and 10 tons sufficient, and name the tolls that
should be taken for goods and passengers, and suggest regula-
tions.— Dated at Donaghadee, 22 October 1616.
Signed: Edward Trevor, Mar. Whitchurch, Thos. Raude,
Richard West.
Pp. 6. Copy.
Sept. 22. 293. The King to the Loed Deputy.
^•^•' ^^f^^^' Directs his Lordship to pass a new patent to Thomas Lord
' ■ Cromwell of all lands which he holds in possession or rever-
sion.
P. 1. Endd.
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Sept. 24. 294. Commission for completing the Plantation of Ulster.
fifbemifl* Empowers Sir Oliver St. John, Lord Deputy, Thomas
P.E.O., ' Archbishop of Dublin, Chancellor, Christopher Archbishop of
Ireland. Armagh, Arthur Lord Chichester of Belfast, George Bishop of
Meath and Clogher, Andrew Bishop of Eapho, Sir 'Arthur
Savage, Sir Richard Wingfield, Sir Henry Docwra, Sir John
Denham, Sir Francis Aungier, Sir Toby Caulfeild, Sir Edward
Blaney, Sir Fulk Conway, Sir John King, and Sir Dudley
Norton, according to the tenor of the King's letters duly
enrolled in the Chancery of Ireland, dated at Theobalds the
15th of July, in the 14th year of the reign, or any six or more
of them, the Deputy to be always one, to give warrants to the
Attorney-General to draw several books as fiants of grants of
the several proportions and parcels of the late escheated lands
in Ulster to such British undertakers as are named in the
several tables of assignation, the true copies whereof were
transmitted over unto Sir Arthur Chichester, now Lord
Chichester of Belfast, the King's late Deputy, under the
hands of the Privy Council of England now enrolled among
the Rolls of Chancery of Ireland, the said fiants to be war-
rants for the Chancellor to pass the said grant under the Great
Seal of this realm, and that such grants shall be as available
as if passed by his (the King's) warrant, signed with his own
hand or sign manual.
And in like manner to pass patents unto such of the ser-
vitors of such proportions as they (the commissioners) shall
think fit within the precincts assigned for servitors and
natives. And in like manner to natives such proportions as
they shall think fit within the precincts assigned for servitors
and natives. And to settle differences and limit boundaries
in the precincts of the British undertakers, servitors, and
natives and of the bishop's lands. And to appoint in every
proportion of land lying near the highway places for seats for
the undertakers to build upon for the safety and succour of
the passengers and for the security of the country. To assign
to every proportion of every undertaker so much wood as may
be conveniently assigned, respect being had to other adjacent
proportions. To make bounds of parishes. To alter sites of
churches. To assign new places for incumbents with glebes
of 60 acres for every 1,000 acres within the parishes, and to
give each glebe a certain name, and by the patents to forbid
alienation thereof longer than the incumbency of the several
incumbents. To allot proportions for towns. To hear and
determine disputes about any of the escheated lands. To
ascertain what cathedral sites, and sites of residences of
bishops and other ecclesiastical dignitaries or persons, have
been unguardedly passed in patents under pretence of monas-
tery lands, and to consider of some course for restoring them
to the Church, with consideration to be given to the present
holders. To nominate, join, or sever lands which are not
known to belong to any determinate division or district, and
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to assign them to such county, parish, &c. as they shall think
fit. And to do whatever else they shall deem fit towards the
perfecting and finishing of the plantation.
Witness the said Deputy-General of Ireland at Dublin, 24
September, in the 14th year of the reign.
Pp. 10. Copy.
[Sept.] 295. Impost on Wine imported in Scotch Ships.
Yd '234^ Tt^' Note showing what impost was paid for wines brought into
Ireland in Scottish bottoms for one year ending Mich. 1616
more than is paid for the like quantity imported in English or
Irish bottoms. — Signed by Wm. Massam and John Pitt.
Oct. 22. 296. Humphry May to the Lord Deputy.
^^'2^3?^^' -^y command of the King sends the enclosed petition of Sir
Robert Digby with his pleasure therein. His Majesty re-
members well that when upon the solicitation of both parties
he took into his own hands the final determination of the
great controversy betwixt the house of Kildare and Sir Robert
Digby, he sent direction to the Lord Deputy there that stay
should be made of all proceedings therein till he should declare
his definitive sentence, and for his letter of the 1 8th of July
last mentioned in the petition commanding that a third part
of the possessions of the earldom should be assured to the
Lady Elizabeth, Countess of Kildare, contrary to the scope of
his former directions. His Majesty says that he doth not well
remember it, and that his meaning was not thereby to alter
any whit his former directions. He is, therefore, to make no
assignation of lands to the said Countess by virtue of his
said letters of the 18th of July till the King shall signify his
further pleasure therein. — 22 October 1616. Humphry May,
copia ex. p. Hen. Holcroft.
P. 1. Endd. Encloses,
S.P., Ireland, 297. Petition of Sir Roht. Digby to the King remonstrating
vol. 234, 28 I. against his letter of 18th July ordering a third part of the
lands' in question to be passed and assured to the Lady Kildare.
P. 1. Endd.
Oct. 25. 298. Lord Deputy St. John to Sir R. Winwood.
^ '^''Jjf'^,^' Has not often written because nothing occurred since his
vol 23 4 29
' ' last to the Lords worthy the advertisement. Wrote in his
last of a pirate that lay between Holyhead and Dublin.- He
took a Chester bark with some merchants' goods of Dublin
coming from the fair of Chester, and with her returned directly
to the bay of Carrigfergus from whence he came, and was
there treating for a protection, tiU the King's pinnace chased
him from thence, and for aught he hears out of those parts,
he left his poor prize behind him and most of the goods.
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Finds by the examinations of some of his company that pirates
have many relievers in the remote havens. Has sent for
some of tliem and will proceed severely against them. Within
the land things stand well without appearance of trouble or
danger. A few outlaws there are in the north who, he hopes,
will be scattered without any great labour. The towns are
most out of order by reason of the multitude of recusants
which makes them continue their wonted shifts ; in election
of their magistrates, some have reformed, and hopes to
make the rest more obedient than heretofore. The King's
revenue increases well, yet the poor army wants money. Urges
that money may be speedily sent. This bearer, Captain
Stocke, has well discharged himself in the conduction of the
svipplies and delivered his number, good men and well armed.
• — Dublin, 25 October 1616.
P. 1. Signed. Add. Endd.
Nov. 1,
Acta Regia
Ilibernica,
P.R.O.,
Ireland.
299. The King to Sir Oliver St. John.
Lord Chichester, late Deputy, and Sir John Denham, Chief
Justice, to whom he referred the consideration of the petition
of Sir John Keare, one of the gentlemen ushers of the King's
privy chamber, praying to be appointed to the office of public
register of births, deaths, and marriages and burials, on the ground
of the gTcat public inconvenience for the want of such an office,
and they having returned their opinions according to the copies
of them inclosed for his (St. John's) better information, the
King now authorises him by letters patent to grant the said
George Keare the office of public register of the entries and
enrolments of all births, baptisms, marriages, and iburials in
Ireland, with such fees as were thought reasonable by the said
referees. To hold for 21 years, paying a rent of 10^. yearly to
the King. — Westminster, 1 November, in the 14th year of the
Pjj. 3. Co2^y. Entitled .
Enrol: 10 January 1616.
' Lris dne Regis g. Keare Milit.'
Nov. 17.
Acta Regia
Hibernica,
P.R.O.,
Ireland.
300. The King to Sir Oliver St. John.
Directs on the application of John Gibson, Dean of Down,
that a commission shall be issued to find the several rectories
and vicarages, with their glebe lands and appurtenances, which
anciently belonged to the deanery of Down, or which have
been lately granted by the King in augmentation of the main-
tenance of the said dean, and after the return of the said
commission to give warrant for the settlement of the posses-
sion of the now dean of whatsoever shall found rightly to
belong to the said ^deanery. — Westminster, 17 November, in
the 14th year of the' reign.
Pp. 3. Enrol. : 8 May 1617.
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Nov. 27. 301. The Lord Deputy to any of H.M. Counsel.
vor62^p^2i2 Warrant to prepare a fiant to Daniel O'Dowde to keep a
fair yearly at Eoslie, co. Sligo, on October 18 for two days,
reserving a rent of 6s. 8d.
P. 1. Orig. Signed at head. Endd.
Nov. 29. 302. The Lord Deputy to any of H.M. Counsel.
vor62^''.''2ii Warrant to prepare a fiant of a grant to Walter Earl of
Ormond of two fairs yearly, and two markets weekly, the
fairs at Aghrim and Thurles on July 22 and August 10 re-
spectively, to continue for two days. The market at Aghrim
to be on Tuesday, and at Thurles on Saturday.
P. 1. Orig. Signed at head. Endd.
Nov. 30. 303. Composition of Sligo and Mayo.
'lli^eSlca' Commission to Donnel Earl of Thomond, President of
P.R.O., ' Munster, Sir Charles Wilraot, President of Connaught, William
Ireland. Archbishop of Tuam, Sir John King, Sir Thomas Rotheram,
Jeffrie Osbaldeston, Esq., Chief Justice of Connaught, Sir
Charles Coote, Provost-Martial of the same, Maurice Griffith,
Esq., Dannon (Damian ?) Peck, King's Attorney of the same,
Malby Brabazon, Deputy Escheator of the same, John St.
Barbe, Esq., WiUiam Maye, Esq., Roger Jones, Esq., Robert
Cressy, Esq., John Tristeene, Esq., Clerk of the Council of the
same, Thomas Lestrange, Esq., William Harrison, Esq., Chris-
topher Delahoid, gent., Gerrald Dillon, gent., Walter Lester,
gent., to inquire what lands are chargeable in the counties
of Sligo and Mayo with composition. Witness the Deputy-
General of Ireland. — Dublin, last day of November, in the
14th year of the reign.
Then follows the return of the commissioners finding that
40s. composition should be paid out of every quarter of land
by all tenants in capite except Sir John King, Sir William
Taaffe, Sir Theobald Bourke, Sir Christopher Dillon, Sir
Thomas Bourke, and others the persons following, who should
pay at the rates following per quarter : Sir John King, Bryan
M'Donogh of Coolwony, Esq., Henry Linch of Galway, Esq.,
Richard Blake of the same, merchant, who should pay 5s. ; , and
the said Sir William Taaffe, Sir Theobald Bourke, Sir Thomas
Bourke, and David O'Dowda of Kilglas, Esq., Thomas Nolan
of Ballinrobe, Esq., Oliverus Bourke, Fitz-Edmund of Eopagh,
Esq., Walter Bourke of Turlagh, gent., John Bourke, Fitz-
William of Cloghan's, gent., Christopher Garvy of Lehinch,
Esq., Andrew Crean of Annagh, Ferrall O'Gara of Moggara,
gent., John Moore of Bries, Esq., and Christopher Delahoid of
Darhan, gent., should pay 20s., 10s., and 5s.
Signed : Cha. Coote, Peter Delahoid.
Pp. 8. The return is headed " The execution of this com -
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mission appeareth in certain inquisitions, certain deeds of
surrender, and a certain schedule hereunto annexed, and soe
we humbly certifie your most Excellent Majestie."
Signed : Peter Delahoid, Kobt. Cressy, Roger Jones, Willm.
Maye, Gir. Dillon, Jos. Brooke.
[Dec. 28.] 304. The King to the Loed Deputy.
'^^ 'isfTo' ^^^ Majesty, although entitled by the common law and by
' ' several statutes in force in Ireland to have aid of his tenants
as weU for the making of the prince, his eldest son, a knight,
as for marrying the princess, his daughter, has deferred
the lev3dng thereof until they were settled in their estates.
But now, they being in quiet and having received many
bounties from him in confirming their estates, by several com-
missions as well of defective titles and surrenders as bargains
and sales, he thinks it fit to levy the said several aids for
making Prince Charles a knight (which were not formerly
levied in the time of his dear deceased son Prince Henry), and
for the marrying of the Princess Elizabeth ; and has appointed
William Dyneley for the execution of it. Directs them to
issue forth several commissions to inquire and assess the said
aids, and with all convenient speed to perform all acts that
are expedient and necessary for the purpose.
Fp. 2. Endd.
Dec. 31. 305. Lord Deputy St. John to Sir E. Winwood.
vof 23r^30A •^^ directed by his letters of the 2nd instant, has written
' ' to the Earl of Ormond to repair forthwith to His Majesty.
Gratefully acknowledges the favourable judgment passed on
his conduct, and the command given to Mr. BlundeU some-
times to solace his accession in this remote part of the world
with the knowledge of the great affairs of foreign princes and
States.
His Majesty's general affairs here prosper in aU things,
saving in that strong combination of recusancy wherein the
well or ill doing of this State' does much depend. His Ma-
jesty's laws in force in this kingdom, if extended to them
with convenient moderation, wiU work alteration in many of
the most obstinate. Has often been worthily begun hereto-
fore, but the people must not find them abandoning the
ground they get, for they wiU soon invade upon them. It be-
hoves them to be doing somewhat, and to be doing always,
and that legally, moderately, and constantly ; otherwise they
wiU but spin and unspin, and never produce any worthv or
profitable effect. Particularly the actions of the towns ; they
grow daily in disobedience, refusing in divers of them to elect
any chief magistrate, because they that should supply the
places are all recusants ; the consequence whereof, if there be
not severe correction, wiU prove very hurtful. Has expected
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directions from the Lords concerning Waterford, that late
contained divers monsters, without mayor, or recorder, or any
form of government. The speedy proceeding against that
corporation by seizure of their liberties, will make the rest of
the corporations to be better advised. That course to be
taken with them is just, and, for ought he can imagine, will
be safe. They only attend the resolution of the Lords.
Urges for an answer touching that business of Waterford
and concerning the escheated lands in Wexford, for they are
at a stay how to proceed further therein. Has received His
Majesty's direction for the sealing of Sir Thomas Ridgwaye's
patent for his creation, and to send it to him, which he has
caused to be done, and now he is a lord. — Dublin, ultimo
December 1616.
Pp. 2. Add. Signed. Endd.
[ 1616, 306. Captain John Bouechier's Seignoey.
probably.] Certificate of the Lord President of Munster and others of
^^ 'a^^l'Ti*^' *^® yearly value of the seignory held by Captain John
' ■ Bourchier in Mimster, that the rent does not exceed 1501.
sterling, whereof is reserved to His Majesty 1091. sterling. —
Thomond, Geo. Sexten, Torg. Brien, Dom. Roche.
P. 1. Endd.
Add. P., Ireland, 307. EXPORT of WoOL.
T* TJ, O
Certificate of the Commissioners relative to the restraint on
the exportation of wool, woollen yarn, lamb skins, &c. of
Ireland into foreign parts.
Signed : Arthur Chichester, Oliver St. John, Lionell Crau-
field, WiUm. Coka3Tie, George Lowe.
Examined with the original : Chr, Troughton.
Pp. 2. Copy. Endd.
1616 ? 308. Payment for Ordnance.
Warrant Book. Warrant to the Treasurer and Under Treasurer of the Ex-
chequer for payment to Sir Richard Morrison, Lieutenant-
Governor of the Ordnance, the sum of 960L 19s. Qd., for pro-
viding powder, match, and other munition of war for better
furnishing the store at Dublin.
Warrant Booh, I.
[About 1616.] 309. Petition of the Coepoeation of Wateefoed by their
S.P., Ireland, Agent, SALOMON StEANGE.
'° ■ ' ' Prays that, in a petition now these 10 months pending for
reformation of the excess rates imposed upon the commodities
of Ireland, which a certificate from the Lord Deputy shows to
be enormous, and which was referred to the Lord Treasurer's
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consideration, some present order may be taken for reviewing
and amendment of the book of rates by different commissioners
to be appointed in Ireland for that purpose, where the said
commodities are best known.
P. 1. Add. : " To the Right Honble. Sir Raph Wynwood,
Knt., principal secretary to the King's Ma^^i®."
[1616.] 310. The King to the [Lord Deputy St. John].
S.P., Ireland, Directs that the bearer, Sir John Davys, Attorney-General
vo . 234, 3. ^^ Ireland, to have countenance and encouragement in rectify-
ing certain disorders there.
Pp.2.
[1616.] 311. License for the Sole making of Pipe Staves, &c.
S.P., Ireland, Proposition for grant of a license for the sole making and
^° ' ' ' exportation of clapboards, pipe staves, and hogshead staves in
Ireland, with the advantages that would result from it.
P. 1.
[1616.] 312. Lord Power's Leave to go to Ireland.
S.P., Ireland, Archbishop of Canterbury's opinion that the Lord Powre
' ■ might have leave to go into Ireland, to return again between
this and AUhallowtide, the rather because none other of the
noblemen's sons are yet sent out of Ireland, notwithstanding
His Majesty's express commandment.
P. 1. Endd.
[1616.] 313. Proclamation for publishing the Book "God and
S.P., Ireland, THE KiNG."
A proclamation by the King for the universal publishing
and teaching within the realm of Ireland of a certain book
compiled by authority entitled " God and the King."
As the oath of allegiance devised by our Parliament and
defended by the royal pen, has been impugned. His Majesty
has thought good that there should be compiled a brief and
perspicuous book or treatise intitled " God and the King,"
and he demands that the said book shall be universally
received, dispersed, and taught within the realm of Ireland,
and requires and commands all parents and masters of families
and every teacher or teachers, as well men as women, private
or public, teaching, either in the English or Latin tongues,
within the realm of Ireland, to take special care that all their
youth and scholars generally and respectively may forthwith
receive and be taught the said book either in English or Latin.
And he further requires the Lord Deputy of Ireland for the
time being, and all other authorities, in their several jurisdic-
tions, to take order that the said books be read, taught, and
vol. 234, 36.
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exercised of aE youth whatsoever under the age of 21 years.
Further requires the patentees and their deputies to provide
and have in readiness in Dublin such sufficient number of the
said books in English and Latin as may serve to furnish the
said realm from time to time ; and that they do not presume
to take above the rate of 6cl. the book. — Ex. per H. Yel-
verton.
Followed by a petition, signed H. Yelverton, for the publi-
cation of this proclamation in the kingdom of Ireland, " where
there is great need of teaching and training up of youth in
their duty and allegiance to His Majesty."
1 sheet, vellum. Endd. : " A Proclamation, &c."
[1616 ?] 314. Sir Molrony O'Cabroll to [ ].
T^ '2^34'^?^' Requests a speedy reference into Ireland, and favourable
letters. Offers to become his tenant, whatever recovery he
[the writer] may have against the Earl of Ormond.
P. L
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1617.
Jan. 3. 315. The Lord Deputy to H. M. Counsel.
DuWin, Warrant to prepare a fiant of a grant to Edward Bishop of
Toi. 62, p. 299. Elphin and his successors of a weekly market to be held on
Monday in Elphin, and two fairs yearly on St. George and
St. Andrew, upon suit of the said bishop for the same, reserving
a rent of
P. 1. Orig. Signed at head. Endd.
Jan. 5. 316. The Lord Deputy to the Attorney-General.
Carte'l'a^ers Warrant to insert a clause in a fiant for the creation of a
Tol. 62, p. 292. manor of the lands of Christopher Delahoyde, in co. Sligo, to
be called the manor of Tullaghuaglogge, in the barony of
Leyney, with a court leet and court baron, and of all his lands
in CO. Roscommon, into a manor to be called the manor of
Tulske, in the barony of Roscommon, together with a court
leet and court baron, a weekly market on Saturday, and a
yearly fair on the feast of the Assumption of the Virgin Mary,
for two days, reserving to His Majesty the yearly rent of
P. 1. Orig. Signed at head. Add. Endd.
Tol. 62, p. 293.
Jan. 11. 317. Petition of Charles O'Connor.
vor62^n^f93 Petition to the Lord Deputy from Charles O'Connor to
insert in the general fiant a clause for the saving of all chief
rents as are due unto him from the freeholders and inhabitants
in the barony of Roscommon ; with an order from the Lord
Deputy to the Attorney-General, requiring him to insert the
said clause.
P. 1. Orig. Signed at head. Add. Endd,
vol. 234, I.
Jan. 11. 318. Lord Deputy St. John to Sir R, Winwood.
^"^i" aqi^^*^' Yesterday word was brought to him of the killing
of Revelyn M'Conor O'Neale, the ringleader of the wood
kerne that infested the plantation in the counties of Tyrone
and Londonderry. His confederates were well worn away
before by a continual persecution which has consumed of them
in all the parts of Ulster this winter above 40, either slain or
executed by marshal law, so that he hopes those parts will be
in more quiet. This Revelyn was slain by certain of the Irishry
employed by Sir Francis Cooke. Mentions this to the end that
his industry and care of His Majesty's service may be had in
remembrance for his good, being a young gentleman that is
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like to do His Majesty greater service hereafter. — Dublin,
11 January 1617.
P. 1. Signed. Add : " To the Right Hon. Sir Raphe Wyn-
wood, Knt., principal secretary to His Majesty." Endd.
Jan. 15. 319. The Lord Deputy to Sir John Davis.
Dublin Castle, Warrant to prepare a fiant offthe office of Register or
vol. 62, p. 303. Clarke of the Facultyes in Ireland to Robert Kenedy, as held
by Nicholas Carmicke.
P. 1. Orig. Signed at head. Endd.
Jan. 23. 320. The Lord Deputy to the Attorney-General.
Dublin, Warrant to prepare a fiant containing a grant to Lady
vol. 62, p. 298. Mary Shane of the castle, towne, and lands of Bushopps-
towne, in the co. of Westmeath, for the term of 14 years, by
reason of a fugam fecit found and returned against Bryan
M'Goghegen, gent., the late possessor, the said 14 years being
the residue of the lease granted to him, and also to insert a
pardon of all profits, &c. of the said premises, leaving a blank
for a fine and rent to the King, and a yearly rent to the Bishop
of Meath.
P. 1. Orig. Signed at head. Add. Endd.
Jan. 27. 321. The Lord Deputy to His Majesty's Counsel.
Dublin Castle, Warrant to prepare a fiant of letters patents to create
vol? 62, p!^3oi'. Montjoye Blount Lord Montjoye Baron of Montjoye, in co.
Tyrone, with a place, a voice in Parliament here, and all other
privileges incident to the degree of a baron of this realm, and
to his lawful heires males, according to His Majesty's letters
of 2nd January 1617.
Pp. 2. Orig. Signed at head. Endd.
Feb. 4. 322. Project for Clothing and Drapery in Ireland.
^"^ '234^2'"^' ^^'^ T^h.0. Wilson's project for setting up of clothing and
' ' new drapery in the kingdom of Ireland. Details when and
how it began, how far it proceeded, whereupon it stopped, and
what is to be done for the renewing and establishing thereof.
— 4 February 1617.
Begs that this discourse may be returned, having no other
copy, and what good is to be done upon the project. " If you
please you shall be a partner, and it will be a pleasing thing
to His Majesty, if you wiU make any mention of this business
when you have occasion to speak with him."
Pp. 7. Signed. Endd. : A discourse, &c. for the Lords.
Feb. 10. 323. The Lord Deputy to the Attorney-General.
C te'^r'"' Warrant to prepare a fiant containing a grant to Theobald
vol. 62, p. 289. Burgh of the title of Lord Burgh Baron of Brittas, co.
Limerick, in consideration of his conformity to the established
rehgion and his faithfuU services during the troubles.
Pp. 2. Orig. Signed at head. Add. Endd.
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Feb. 10.
Dublin,
Carte Papers,
vol. 62, p. 287.
324. The Lord Deputy to the Attorney-General.
Warrant to draw up a fiant of a grant to Edward Hatton
of a market every Saturday, and two fairs on Whit Tuesday
and St. Matthew's day, to be kept iii the manor of Clonkarne,
CO. Farmannaghe.
P. 1. Orig. Signed at head. Endd.
Feb. 12.
Dublin,
Carte Papers,
vol. 62, p. 288.
325. The Lord Deputy to the Attorney-General.
Warrant to draw up a fiant of a grant to Thomas Hibbotts
of the office of Chancellor of the Court of Exchequer in
Ireland, upon the surrender of the same by Henry Holcrofte.
Pp. 2. Orig. Signed at head. Endd.
Feb. 16.
Carte Papers,
vol. 62, pp. 248-51
326
Feb. 19 & 25.
Carte Papers,
vol. 62, pp. 24,5, 6.
Letter from the Lord President and Council of
MuNSTER to Sir Oliver St. John.
Concerning [a sitting and gaol delivery together with a
quarter sessions held at Cork Jan. 10-22, find great abuse in
the sheriifs' bayliffs in serving of the capias against recus-
ants, especially John Brenagh, whom they ordered to be nayled
on the pillory and imprisoned ; they also find abuse in the
ministers in making their presentments of recusants, especially
one Owens from the town of Kinsale, whose case they have
referred to the bishop of jhis diocese. They have required the
bishops to give a schedule of all the ministers and parishes
within their dioceses, of all the leading recusants, as well
English as Irish, and suggest that in the cities and corporate
towns the clerk of the Crown for the county be commanded
to keep the capias and returns until the capias pluries be
returned, and then to transmit them to the King's Bench.
They have enquired into the want of sheriffs in Cork, and
reject those afterwards selected for office, and order the mayor
to empanell a jury to enquire into the navigation of the river
of Cork. They also enquire into the state of Waterford, and
find no mayor, and only one sheriff, and explain the reason,
and enclose the byelaws of the city. They issue a proclama-
tion for the suppressing of superstitious customs, and a com-
mission to divers justices of the peace for the suppression of
ale-houses, &c, along the western coast of the province where
pirates might obtain provisions, and prohibit any one from
relieving them. They return a commission received for the
tryall of pirates, and suggest an alteration in it, with instruc-
tions to the bearer to give their further opinion.
Pp. 7. Signed at end. Endd.
327. Scandal against the Archbishop of Canterbury.
The examination of John Welshe before the Bishop of
Kilmore, in which he reports that Richard Dillon, of Proud-
stowne, in the parish of Trim, did say that the Archbishop
of Canterbury was committed in England for two articles of
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treason in the hearing of Oliver Welsh and himself; also a
report of the re-examination of John Welsh on the 25th
February before the Lord Deputy and others, and the deposi-
tion upon oath of Oliver Welsh, 25th February.
Pp. 3. Signed at end. Endd.
Feb. 20. 328. Thomas Bishop of Kilmore to the Archbishop of
Kilmore, DUBLIN.
Carte Papers,
Tol. 62, p. 244. Letter saying he has sent lo him John Welshe, who hath
made a strange report concerning the Archbishop of Canter-
bury. Mentions his care to stay the further spreading of it.
Also that Alexander Welsh, brother of the above, has under-
taken to present him, having given bonds to the amount of
four score pounds to do so, and asks for his immediate return.
P. 1. Signed at end. Endd.
Feb. 20. 329. The King's Warrant for a Grant to Sir Pat.
Westminster, MAULE.
Carte Papers,
_Tol. 62, p. 237. On request made in behalf of the freeholders of the Byrnes'
country, co. Wicklow, the surrenders of their lands have been
accepted and grants made in fee-farm (notwithstanding the
royal title to many parcels of the land). As the inhabitants
" pleasinge themselves with their barbarous customs of tanestry
and gavelkind," and their petty cavells, impede the reducing
of that country to that civility which other parts of that
kingdom have embraced, " Wee have thought good to quicken
them to passe their lands by demanding our right to their
intrusions, concealed wardships, fines for alienations without
licence, meane proffitts, releefs, somms of money for respite of
homage." Sir Patrick Maule having offered " to discover
divers things of that nature in Byrne's country, and in Clan-
cap in the O'Toole's country," and to make the title of them
good to us, " three parts of fowre all the benefit that shall be
made thereof" is bestowed on him.
Orders a grant of this to be made out to Sir P. Maule.
and warrant to be given to the Lord Chancellor to issue com-
missions to enquire of the premisses in the said territories, and
to command the barons of the Exchequer to enquire thereof
at the Exchequer bar. His Majesty's counsel and all other
officers and ministers are to assist Sir P. Maule ; and before
any letters patents be passed of any lands in the said terri-
tories, the composition shall be first made by the possessors
for their intrusions, &c., after which the discharges may be
given to the inhabitants.
Pf. 2. Copy. Endd.
&
Feb. 24. 330. The Lord Deputy to Sir John Davys.
Dublin, Warrant to draw up a fiant of a pardon unto Art O'KiefTe,
vol. 62, p. 286. of Dyshert, co. Cork, and five others under-named.
P. 1, Orig. Signed at head. Endd.
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Feb. 27. 331. The Lord Deputy to Sir John Davys.
Dublin, Warrant to draw up a fiant of a^grant unto Ensign Thos.
vol. 62, pf 285. Webb of a pension of 4s. Irish per diem, being the pension of
Capt. Kich. Owen, deceased.
P. 1. Orig. Signed at head. Endd.
Feb. 27. 332. Report on the Wool Trade in Ireland.
^^i^234°3' Report of Sir James Ley and Mr. Hadsor touching the
' ' wools of Ireland, and the erection and government of staple
towns. — 27 February 1617.
According to their reference of the 18th of this instant
February, have considered of the certificate of the Lord Chi-
chester, the now Lord Deputy, and others upon a reference
made to them the 27th of January last.
And first touching the appointment of cities and towns of
the staple in England and Ireland, they are of opinion that
such of them as are not warranted by the ancient statutes
may be enabled by letters patent. Conceive it Ukewise fit
that the charters for government of the staple in Ireland, be
the same as they were in England in. anno 11 of King Henry
VII. with such cautions and provisions as are added by His
Majesty's Attorney-General.
Also think it fit that such ancient and new staple towns as
are appointed in Ireland shall by mediation of the Lord Deputy
and Council be induced to relinquish all such customs and for-
feitures as are given to them by the statute of 11 Eliz. cap. 10,
and the statute of 13 Eliz. cap. 4.
We think it also convenient that the like provisions and
instructions be had for the exportation of flocks as is of
wools.
And as touching transporting of wools out of Ireland into
England in great quantities, leave the consideration both of
the cause itself, and of the sequel and event thereof, unto their
Lordships' wisdom.
P. 1. Signed. Endd.
March 1. 333. The Lord Deputy to the Attorney-General.
Dublin, Warrant to insert a clause in a generaU fiant for the crea-
vol. 62, p. 231. tion of the lands of Henry Bourk, of Cloghne Killebeg, into
one entire manor, to be called the manor of Cloghne Killebeg,
in the barony of Bellamoe, with a court baron there, and a
weekly market every Monday, and one fair yearly on the
22nd of July, if not Saturday or Simday, and then to begin on
the Monday following for two days after, reserving for the
same the sum of xxs. Irish.
P. 1. Signed at head. Endd.
March 1. 334. Petition of Sir Richd. Masterson to the Lord
Carte Papers, DEPUTY.
'^° ' ^^' ^' ' Prays that order may be given to Mr. Attorney to leave
certain parcels of land out of his surrender, notwithstanding
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they are inserted among the lands given him in exchange on
the plantations. The said parcells are Farren Cavanagh,
Ballisgullon, of the demesnes of Femes, and Ballikeig and
Ballenekillebey of the demesnes of Baronscourt.
With order by the Lord Deputy for the exception of the
lands mentioned, being ancient Crown lands.
March 2. 335. Petition of Sie Rich. Masteeson to the Loed De-
Carte Papers, PUTY.
' ' ' Prays him to order Mr. Attorney to leave out of the sm--
render of the lands gotten upon the plantation the Clones in
the Murroughes, co. Wexford.
With order by the Lord Deputy in accordance with the
prayer of the petitioner.
P. 1. Orig.
March 3. 336. The Lord Deputy to Sir John Davys.
Dublin Castle, Warrant to prepare a fiant of a grant of the King's pardon
vol. 62, p. 217*. to 28 persons ; treason, coining, and murder to be excepted.
Art. Moyle, M'Art Oge, M'Mahone, &c.
P. 1. Orig. Signed at head. Endd.
March 4. 337. The Lord Deputy to Sir John Davys.
Dublin, Warrant to draw up a fiant of a grant to Roger Davys and
vol. 62, pf 284. Robert Branthwaite of the office of Constable of Dublin Castle
with the yearly fee of 26L 13s. 4d Irish, upon the surrender
of the same by Roger Davys.
P. 1. Orig. Signed at head. Endd.
March 6. 338. The Loed Deputy (Sir 0. St. John) to the Attorney-
Carte Papers, GENERAL.
' Warrant to prepare a fiant of a grant of the office of
Treasurer's Remembrancer and Second Remembrancer of the
Exchequer to Thomas Carewe, upon surrender of the same by
Robert and William Bysse ; with such fees and profit as have
been received by J ohn Danett, John Quatermus, John Symcote,
John Dongan, and others.
P. 1. Signed at head. Endd.
March 6. 339. The Lord Deputy to H.M. Attorney-General.
Carte Papers, Warrant to prepare a fiant of a grant to Thomas Rand of
' " ' the office of Comptroller of H.M. Customs in the port of
Drogheda, with the yearly fee of 201., on surrender of the same
by John Challoner.
P. 1. Signed at head. Endd.
vol. 62, p. 241.
March 8. 340. The Lord Deputy to the Attorney-General.
Tor6^2^D^24i Warrant to prepare a fiant of a grant of the office of
Almoner of Ireland imto the Lord Primate of Armagh, toge-
ther with a grant of all deodands and of all goods of flfeUonea
de se, with I2d. in the pound of all fines imposed, and also
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the fines of recusants, to be distributed as the statute ex-
presses, with a grant to the said Ahnoner of a fee of 1001. per
annum.
Pp. 2. Signed at head and end. Endd.
March 10. 341. The Lord Deputy to Sir John Davys.
Carte Papers, Warrant to prepare a fiant of a grant in reversion to Eobt.
' ^' ■ Gall of the offices of Clerk of the Crown and Peace in the
counties lying in the English pale and province of Leinster,
except the co. of Wexford.
Pp. 2. Signed at head. Endd.
March 13. 342. Sa. Smith and Geo. Eichards to the Lord Deputy
Carte Papers, St. JoHK.
' ■ ' ' Tho. Gould having agreed with the undersigned, agents for
James Lord Haye and Sir Henry Yelverton, Knt., for a wine
license in Cork and an aqua vitse license in [Cargydrahie,
and all other towns and villages in] the barony of Muskree
[except Killcrea], for the lives of his son and daughter ; and
Henry Wright and John Finch having made similar agree-
ments, the agents pray his Lordship to have the licenses
passed under the Great Seal, with a certain proviso in case of
the nonpayment of the yearly fines and rents.
Pp. 2. Orig. Endd.
March 13. 343. Grant to John Meldeum.
^"t^T-N^^AR Grant to John Meldrum of three proportions of land called
■ ' ■ " Aghalagha, Dristernan, and Dirryanny, in the county of
Fermanagh. The two first were granted to James Trayll and
Thomas Monypenny, the third was intended for George Smel-
house.
Sign manual.
March 14. 344. Lord Deputy St. John to Sir John Davys.
Carte Papers, Warrant to prepare a fiant of a grant of licenses for selling
' ^' ' and retailing wines and making and selling aqua vitse to Tho.
Gould, of Cork, Henry Wright, of Carriglasse, co. Cork, and
John Finch, of Dublin.
P. 1. Signed at head.
March 14. 345. Lord Deputy St. John to the Attorney-General.
Carte Papers, Warrant to create into a manor all the lands of Walter
' ^' ' FitzStevons, gent., of Corran, in co. Mayo, to be called the
manor of Corran, it being formerly a manor, but afterwards
discontinued.
P. 1. Orig. Signed at head. Add: Endd.
March 17. 346. Pension to Lady Margaret O'Neale.
^Grant Book^, Q^a^t for life of a pension of 1001. per annum to the Lady
' ■ Margaret O'Neale, wife to Sir Con Mac O'Neale (Qy. Corinac
O'Neale. See 1621-2, March 3).
Sign manual.
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March 18.
Carte Papers,
vol. 62, p. 221.
March 26.
Carte Papers,
vol. 62, p. 243.
347. The LoED Deputy to Sik John Davys.
Warrant to prepare a fiant of a grant of the office of Pro-
vost-marshal of the several counties of Ulster to Sir Moses
Hill, Knt.
P. 1. Signed at head. . Endd.
348. Teacks^ in the County of Down.
The opinion of the justices of the peace and gentlemen of
the county of Down for the use, prosecution, and levy-
ing of tracks.
Approve of the Act of State for this purpose, and as the
county now stands, being so subject to stealths.
1. The manner of undertaking the tracks :
They subscribe to the 'ould Act,^ viz., that the track shall
be undertaken within 24 hours after the goods have been
stolen, and not continue the prosecution above four or five days,
and that the track shall remain upon a place where the track
was left 12 hours, that the inhabitants of that place may have
time to put the track forward.
And they think that if the track be brought to any place
late in 'the evening, that the trackers shall remain upon the
track six hours the next day after it be daylight, notwithstand-
ing they have required the inhabitants to put off the track
^ over night, and that also, if any known trackers be upon the
track, the same tracker upon the reasonable hire of the several
towns, shall follow the track unto the end.
2. For the manner of levying of the track. They are of
opinion that if the same should be laid upon the barony and
the parishes, some. Of them being spacious, there would light
a burthen upon some whose service had not been required to
put off the track, nor could within those hours be informed
of any such track, and withal would be the means to slack the
quick and [ready preservation [prosecution] of tracks- for the
burden being generally laid, those upon whose lands the tracks
were left, bearing but equal share, would be the more careless
to put the same from their lands, who haply might be the
thieves, and enrich themselves upon the baronies, if that the
barony should bear the track in general, these thieves may
make a practice, and therefore they hold it very reasonable,
that the track should be answered and satisfied the full and
true value of the goods lost out of that townland where the
track should be left, as is before set down.
But in regard that a late proclamation and instructionu
came from the Lord Deputy for composing scattered houses
into town reeds, and to be so planted, if convenience will
afford, that two or three towns may build together upon the
1 " Where the track faileth, there the goods stolen to be satisfied."
6th of Edward VI. Table of the Red Council Book. 24th Hen. VIII to 6th
Edward VI. MSS. Trin. Coll., Dub., F. 3., 17.
2 Within 12 hours or before 12 o'clock in the forenoon, to the next day after
the goods stolen, if they be taken in the night.
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meares and meeting of their several town reeds, which being
established, they think it fit, that if a track be brought to any
part of those lands belonging to that town reed, that the
whole town reed should bear their share alike, which wiU be
a cause of society betwixt them to help one another, and wiU
induce them to be the more wiLling to draw themselves to-
gether into town reeds.
Lastly, they hold likewise that where a track shall be
foiled by the cattle of any town negligently that then the
whole ^town be charged with that track, but if foiled wilfuUy
by the means of any particular man, that the party so foiling
the track shall answer the track if he be of ability, if not,
the town to answer the track, 'and the party to be well punished.
Endd.: "Tracks."
March 27. 349. Papers relating to Florence M'Carthy.
vM''93l''s'f^' Abstract of thiags found in the office of His Majesty's papers
for business of state, concerning the actions and proceedings of
Florence M'Carte.
First,!it appears by the 16th book of the business of Ireland,
anno 1594, fol. 99, under Sir William Fitzwilliam's hand,
being Lord Deputy of Ireland, Sir Tho. Norreys, upon the con-
fession of one David Buttevant, that the said Florence M'Carte
had near correspondency with Sir William Stanley, and one
Jaques who sent over hither Patrick Cullin to kill the Queen
and was executed for the same, and was the only servant of
the said Florence ; it also appears thereby that the said Florence
and Jaques were sworn brothers.
By a letter vrritten from Sir Nich. Browne the 4th Decem-
ber 1594, it is thus written: " I know him to be suspicious
and subtle, a great briber to his power, friended by some
great men of Ireland, who have procured him favourable
countenance with some of great calling in England, an impor-
tunate suitor, and indeed the only dangerous man in Munster,
having been brought up with and in league with James Fitz-
morrice, Dr. Saunders, Sir Wm. Stanley, and Jaques."
By a letter of Sir Geffery Fenton's, anno 1595, he sets him
out to be the fittest head of a faction when time should serve
for it, and that being always Spanish, he sold all his patri-
mony to purchase the old head of Kinsale so greatly desired
of the Spaniards for a landing place, and in divers other letters
from SirGefiery Fentonin 1596 there are very earnest advices
given to lay hold of him, and to keep him in safeguard for
being so dangerous a man and so wholly Spanish.
There are divers letters directed unto him, whereof the
originals (as it seems) remain with my Lord Carew, for the '
copies are here found under my Lord Carew's hand, directed
to Florence M'Carte from the Earl of Tyrone and O'Donel and
divers other rebels, the tenure whereof are these as follows :
" Our commendations unto you M'Cartie Moore I send unto
you according to our trust of you that you will do a stout
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and hopeful thing against the pajan bears, and thereupon our
army is to go into Munster, and with the will of God we
consent unto you not to believe any word from us for ever
before we wi-ite again to you, that you shall see trouble
enough upon Englishmen in England itself, so as there shall
be easiness of suffering their wars at May next, in respect of
that it is now, and since this course of Munster under God
was left to yourself, let no weakness or imbecility be left in
you, and the time of help is near you and all the rest. — From
Dongannon, 6 February 1601, O'Neil."
lUmo Sennor, Dios nro S"^ es muy buen testigo como despues
que liege a Irlanda y touve noticia de la persona valor y
prendes de y sa he deseado en extremo vetine con v. sa. y
comunicar y trata Ian principal ■ y importance persona no
ha sido permitido por el peligro del camino y assi aora parte
a Espanna con mucho senetimiento de no haber dado una
justa e estaspler espero consuma brevidad dar la buelta.
It appears by a letter written from his agent M'Donagh,
addressed to the King of Spain by his direction, that he made
proffer of his service to the said King. The letter is dated in
January 1609.
Signed : Tho. Shelton.
Testified by my Lord Carew.
It appears by other papers that are collections of his actions
and intentions that he was combined with Desmond in his
rebellion, and had prepared forces to have served with that
party in that action. That immediately before the Spanish
pretended invasion he departed into Ireland, married the
daughter of the Earl of Clincart, and by that means got
from that Earl and from Sir Owen M'Carte some places of
the greatest strength in Munster, and most bending upon
Spain.
That there passed couriers betwixt him and Jaques that
notable traitor, and that Patrick Cullin, who should have
kiUed Queen Ehzabeth, went betwixt them.
That he pretends to come lineally from the Kings of
Munster, who were expelled upon the conquest of Ireland,
and to be both M'Carte More and M'Carte Reo, and so to
have command upon aU the lordships that lie one upon
another above three score miles together westward next
toward Spain.
{In margin). This that follows is since His Majesty's
coming to this Crown.
It appears by a long relation made by one Teag Hurley,
a servant to Florence M'Carte, that when he would have
gone into Ireland, he intreated him to stay, and promised he
would employ him into Spain in the third year of His
Majesty's reign.
That at the same time, he, being in the Marshalsea, a
seminary priest coming out of Spain had continual recourse
to him in the habit of a poor Frenchman, and had secret con-
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ference with him from morning to night a long time together,
and sent the said priest unto Spain for money, and another
of his servants to Brussels. The said Teag heard him design
how he -would escape (upon the receipt of the money which
he hoped for) out at a window in an upper chamber in the
Marshalsea.
That upon his sending to Brussels there came over to him
one Francisco, brother to the traitor Jaques, to help Florence
to money, and upon some other treacherous intentions which
were known only to Florence and his men as Teag Hurley
saith, and which the said Francisco was so afraid to have
discovered, that meeting with Captain Newce, who knew him,
invited him to a banquet and poisoned him, for the which he
was committed to the Tower. That Jaques being prisoner in
the Tower, he did write letters in cyphers to Jaques, and
sent them by this Teagh, whereof he knew not the con-
tents.
That about a year and a half since he employed one man
into Spain, and another into the Low Countries.
This information, upon the oath and under the hand of
Teagh Hurley, was set down the 27th March 1617.
Pj>. 4. Endd. : "1594. An abstract of Florence McCar-
tye's treasons and intrusions from 1594 tni 1617."
A blank leaf intervenes between the above and the leaf con-
taining the endorsement, upon which is written : '' Anno che
re possa haver speranze per incaminare mei modesti desi-
derij."
March 28. 350. A - relation of divers Criminal Articles against
S.P., Ireland, FLORENCE M'Carty, alleged by Tieg Hurly, of the
Toi. 234, 4. county of Carbry (sometime the said Florence's ser-
vant), and confirmed by his oath on the 28th of March
1617.
The said Tiege affirms that about 27 years past he, being a
native of Carbry by the father's side and his mother of
Barrye's country, and entreated by the said Florence M'Carty
to his service, went with him as his foot boy into England,
and stayed with him no longer than one quarter of a year.
From thence went to travel into Spain and Germany, and so
from one kingdom to another for the space of 16 years, and
then arrived back in England, being in the service of one Sir
Tho. Beadle, whom he followed in France and in Italy for
two years, and coming into London he found Flor. M'Carty
in the Marshalsea, whom he often visited whensoever he came
into the city, being his old master. The said Florence, upon
his visiting of him, would be very inquisitive of the state,
strength, and wealth, of the Spaniards, and how he heard
them converse and talk of him or of his imprisonment, or, if
he could attain his liberty in being in Spain, whether the
King of Spain or the Spaniards would make much of him or
be glad of his enlargement.
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The said Teig, seeing his own time spent but in travel and
that to be no means for his future good, and likewise conceit-
ing that the old proverb might be verified in him, viz., a
young servingman, an old beggar, resolved to repair into his
own native country, with which intent, coming to take his
leave of his restrained master Florence, the said Florence
entreated his stay with a great deal of earnestness, telling
him that in his service he should not want means which he
himself daily expected, and that he would employ him into
Spain, being the third year of His Majesty's reign of England.
To which promise the said Tieg gave credit and stayed well
near a twelvemonth, expecting both means and employment
from him ; but in the meantime the said Florence did change
his resolution in employing the said Teige as aforesaid into
Spain,
About a quarter of a year before the said Teige's coming
into Florence's service, one Rickard O'Connell, a seminary
priest, by birth of Ivrahagh in Desmonde (his ancestors being
constables of Balliearbry, the principal seat of M'Carty More),
came out of Spain into France and from thence into England,
where he, disguised like a Frenchman, did lodge with
Florence's men, Cornelius, alias Cnoghor O'Rorke, and Der-
mond M'Finn O'Hangelin, in the house over against the Mar-
shalsea door, being the sign of the Crown, at one Mr. Good-
childe's, and every day for the space of a fortnight or three
weeks came in that habit of a poor Frenchman into the Mar-
sha] sea to Florence, where he would continue sometimes from
morning to night in private conference. His cause of know-
ledge of the said Rickards being so disguised and of his
frequenting the company of Florence was his own confession
in his often telling the said Teige that he would send him
after the aforesaid Ricard into Spain, and also the confession
of both of his men, and of the goodman of the house, who
knew him not to be priest, but took him for a Frenchman.
But the said Florence would often tell Teige that he expected
his quick return of Spain with money, and for his hastening
would send the said Teige after him, yet after altered his
mind and sent him not, but sent another of his men called
Dermod M'Fynn O'Hangelin into Spain, and sent his other
man Cornelius O'Rourke into Brussels, to confer with Lieu-
tenant Jaques, who was his great friend.
The said Dermod being in Spain for a quarter of a year,
returned into Ireland, missing his expected purpose of getting
money from O'Sulivan Beare, and the priest likewise who
went over for the same purpose failing thereof, the said Der-
mond came to Florence into England, by whose message from
the priest he was put in hope daily to be reheved with money,
the want whereof only detained him from flying into Spain.
To which purpose his plot for his escape was, that after the
money being received he should obtain (to effect his intent)
a more convenient chamber from the Under Marshal, Mr.
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Richardson, being the highest in the house, and looking east-
ward upon the garden, where he thought to make his escape
out of a window, his four men, Cornelius O'Rourke, Tho.
Hanloane, Dermond M'Fynn, and Tieg Hurly, being ready
without to receive him.
His other man Cornelius, that went to Jaques, after a
month's time spent in Brussels returned unto Dover, being
the harbour from whence he took shipping, and so came back
to Florence without interruption, and brought him as a pre-
sent from Jaques a sword, which, as the said Tieg says, was
disguised with a broken and rusty hilt, but was in fashion
between a sword and a rapier with a back, and of a good
length. This Cornelius had told and assured his master
Florence that Tho. Francesco (who was brother to the fore-
named Jaques) would be with him within a month after and
obtain money for him in London, which the said Tho. Fran-
cesco performed partly in coming privately to London, and
before the month's end. Every day Cornelius O'Eourke would
duly watch at the Spanish Ambassador's house, expecting news
from Francesco, who the second or third night after his coming
to town late in the evening, walking as private in the street
and in as disguised a manner as he could, it was his fortune
to meet with one Captain Newce, who formerly had been of
his acquaintance in the Low Countries, and being exceeding
fearful that he should be discovered had to shift to prevent
his discovery ; but bid him to a banquet in his chamber, to
whom the said Captain Newce went, and there received such
a poisoned entertainment that all his hair and his nails fell off,
and thereof complained to the Council ; whereupon Tho.
Francesco was apprehended and put into the Tower, where
remaining for the space of half a year and no matter proved
against him (none knowing his intent but Florence and his
men), upon the earnest suit of his wife to the Council for his
liberty he was enlarged, and, not daring to go into the Mar-
shalsea, he and his wife went over into the Low Countries.
The said Tiege moreover affirms that M'Gwyre, coming out
of Ireland in a disguised manner, came into London, Florence
being then in the Marshalsea, and having through the favour
of the keeper the liberty to go abroad with his keeper one
Eich. Lawson, and hearing by one of M'Gwyre's men that one
would speak with him, the said Florence going with him into
the King's Arms, a tavern, and this Tieg Hurley with him,
he found the aforesaid M'Gwyre in merchant's attire with
two men more in his company, and talking privately together
he craved Florence's advice how he might with security
safely get out of England, who gave him all the council he
could, which was to go to Dover and carry his horses with
him to avoid suspicion, which conference the aforesaid Tieg
overheard. And they after meeting twice or thrice, and
M'Gwyre staying in London two days went to Dover and
there left his horses, assuring that within one month they
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would return, praying their horses to be well looked to, as the
said Tiege afterwards did hear.
Who likewise affirms that the same year, about the spring
time, there came out of Spain one Owen M'Tiege Merigeh,
who having been a notorious rebel in Ireland, and despairing
of pardon fled over into Spain with O'Sulivan Beare, where,
being entertained into the King of Spain's service, he was
made his pensioner. This Owen M'Tiege came into London,
and two or three times visited the said Florence in the Marshal-
sea, and kept continually with his men, and after he had stayed
there for the space of a sevennight or thereabouts, having
placed a son of his (whom he had brought with him out ef
Spain) with Florence, by the means and procurement of
Cornelius O'Rourke he obtained out of the Custom-house a
pass, and went for the Low Countries, being accompanied by
the said Cornelius to Gravesend. The aforesaid Tiege's cause
of knowledge was that during the time of the said Owen's
abode at London, he kept him daily company, as the rest of
his fellows did, and as concerning the said Owen's son, whom
he left with Florence, about a quarter of a year after he died
of the plague at the fore-named Goodchilde's house.
The foresaid Tieg likewise afSrms that expecting means and
employment from Florence after the sending away of his men
aforesaid, and half a year after Jaques, his brother's enlarge-
ment, but then finding Florence's word to be no payment, and
his expected hopes failing him, he was fain to come back again
and prostrate his service in a poor habit and penniless to his
former kind master. Sir Tho. Beadle, whom he served for a
whole year afterwards, and when voluntaries were going to
serve in the Low Countries out of England after the year's
end, the said Tiege went into Flanders, but before his going
took leave of Florence, who was removed from the Marshalsea
to the Tower, to whom he could not have access because he
was close prisoner. But hearing by one of his men that the
said Tieg was going away, sent by his man Dermond M'Finn
a script about the breadth of two or three fingers to him,
to be delivered to Colonel Jaques in Brussels, written in cha-
racters ; the contents were unknown to the said Tiege, but
after the delivery of the letter to Jaques he examined the
bearer what countryman he was, and after he told it him, he
asked whether he would live there as a soldier. The said
Tieg answering his intent was to serve in the wars he told
him he would be a means to enter him into the King's list,-
and should be in pay, which he performed.
Then the said Tieg, serving for four years together in
Captain DriscoU's company, under the King's colours, forsook
the place and came back again to London, and found his old
master, Florence, in the Marshalsea, whom he visited and told
for any thing he could find he was not the better used in the
Low Countries for his sake, upon which the said Florence
grew strange towards him, and he finding his unkindness sup-
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posed it might proceed out of a suspicion of him ; then he
became servant to the Lord Courcy, who was then in London,
and in suit with Florence, who hearing thereof imagined he
should be discovered in his plots, the Lord Courcy, being his
adversary, and spake in the presence of divers, and namely of
one Donogh M'Donell M'Carthy, that he was sorry that he
had not better rewarded his old servant, Tieg Hurly, and said
he would give him the office of serjeantship or overseer of his
lands, Cariggenassy. Upon which report the said Donogh
coming where the Lord Courcy and the said Tieg, his man,
were, told the Lord Courcy, in his ear, that he ought not to
trust him, for Florence meant to do him good in conferring
that place upon him. The cause why Donogh bore him, the
said Tieg, malice was one Valentine Browne, son to Sir Nich.
Browne, then being in England, following his suit for abate-
ment of part of His Majesty's rent, the said Tiege used to
come to him ; and one day, being in his chambei-, the foresaid
Donogh, in great want, came to borrow some, money of him.
Tieg, knowing his intent, and the ill-affection he bore the said
Valentine and the Lord Barry in Ireland, to whom he did some
wrong, rounded Mr. Brown in the ear, and warned him not to
lend him any at all. The said Valentine having a boy Donogh
M'Fyimym Carthy, a near kinsman to the aforesaid Donogh
M'Donnell, who overheard the said Tieg's warning, revealed
the same to his cousin. In revenge whereof he thought to
put the Lord Courcy in suspicion with him ; but the Lord
Courcy, hearing of Florence's proffer, told the said Tieg he
should be preferred into a great office by Florence, to which
the said Tiege replied, My Lord, there is an old proverb in
the Spanish (Palabras y plumas el ventor los lionen), as much
as to say, as the wind bloweth away words and feathers,
knowing that Florence would perform no more to him in that
promise than formerly he had done in divers others. After-
wards hearing the said Tieg resolved absolutely to serve the
Lord Courcie or the said Valentine Browne spake to him him-
self, entreating him not to do it, and to stay with, him in
London, which Tieg denied, and so came over with the Lord
Courcie, after which service for a time, hearing that Valentino
Browne came over into Ireland, prostrated his service to the
said Valentine, where he served for the space of four years and
a half In which time having a scruple in his conscience of
the grounds of his religion, perceiving it rather founded on
policy than on the word of God, he was converted from papacy
to the true service of God, wherein continuing, and desiring to
match with one of the same belief, he married an English-
woman without the knowledge or advice of the said Valentine
Browne, whose purpose it was to have preferred him to a
better match, whereupon the said Valentine being sorry and
displeased that he had so cast himself away on one that
brought him not any means, and himseK likewise having none,
would give no countenance to the said Tieg, upon which dis-
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like he went away to Carbry, and there lived with his brethren
for two months, and upon his wife's friends entreaty, both by
word of mouth and letter, to come to them, he went into
England, and stayed about a fortnight in Wiltshire.
After which time the said Tieg going into London to see
Florence, hearing he was enlarged, the said Florence, estranging
himself, told him he had a quarrel to him for doing to him
many injuries, and especially for altering his religion, to which
the said Tieg answered. For any cause of injury, I have
assuredly done you none, but for my religion, I think, master,
if you were not so old in your error, you would be of my
religion too, as well as I. These and a great many other
speeches passing at that time, and this was in August last
past 1616.
But frequenting the said Florence's house and lying in one
bed with one of his men called Thomas O'Hanloane for the
space of three weeks, for some two or three days in that time
the said Tieg, as his former custom was, came to Florence's
chamber to visit him and still found him and his men absent,
which he wondered at, but conceived not the cause until one
day coming thither early he found one John O'Yoleghane,
Cnogher O'Voleghane, and Tieg M'Cormock, all three Desmond
men born, and one of them brother to the Franciscan friar
Tieg O'Voleghane, all being new comers out of Ireland. The
said Tieg Hurly bad them welcome and was inquisitive of
news out of Ireland, and asked them when they came into
London, to which they answered some two days since. That
very night coming into his lodging where the aforesaid Thomas
came late to his lodging about 1 1 o'clock at night, where Tieg
Hurly asked him where he had been so late, and he answered
with his master, and after other discourse he made relation to
him of some friends of his that were two or three days in
town and were bound for beyond sea. What friends of mine,
said Tieg, that have been poor so long and would not acquaint
me with their being in town ? What ! dare they not walk
the streets, or are they friars or men ashamed of any their
actions ? John Entlea one of them, quoth Thomas. Then,
quoth Tieg, what a devil should John here ? He is here, and
Tieg O'Voleghane, the Franciscan friar, with him, said Thomas.
Oh ! is it so ? I know, said Tieg, it was to keep them com-
pany Florence was missing this two or three days out of his
chamber. It is true, said Thomas, although I was not with
them ; they did all five that come over dine at the Boar's
Head within Ludgate, and Florence with them there, and
they think no man can better procure them a pass from the
four ministers of the Custom-house than yourself, in regard you
are acquainted there. I assure you there is nothing I can do
for them but I will do it, said Tieg ; but yet, believe me, it is
hard for me to undergo such danger, and how may I effect it ?
Nothing, said Thomas, but instead of Tieg O'Voleghane, let
your name serve for the friar, and it will prejudice you
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nothing. And then after many persuasions to that purpose,
the said Tieg, Thomas, and John Entlea went to the Custom-
house, where there was got one pass in the name of Tieg
Hurly and John Entlea. This Franciscan friar the said Tieg
saw in Ireland before this time, and knew him to have been
collecting of monies within the counties of Cork and Kerry
under pretence of mending an abbey within the county of
Kerry, called the abbey of Ireelagh, under colour of which
work the said Tieg saw him going up and down the country
and levying of monies, having some masons working of a few
stones only to colour his intent and blind the people with a
seeming zeal of mending a work so charitable, and thereupon
through the devotion of many well-minded men he obtained
a good purse of money, wherewith he took his journey into
England and from thence beyond seas.
After the receipt of the pass out of the Custom-house, they
went to the friar's lodgings in Thames Street as he takes it,
being the sign of the Sugar Loaf, where he saw the friar
with Donell and Cormock, Florence's two ' sons, the friar s
brother called John O'Voleghane, and Cnogher O'Voleghane,
his kinsman, with whom the said Tieg there broke his fast
and warned the friar to make as much haste as he could
away, and being so far engaged for him hastened him still.
And after that, the very self-same day, the said Tieg and John
Entlea went to Billingsgate to provide a tiltboat to go down
to Gravesend, and the said Tieg procured the boat, but the tide
serving not till nigh in the evening, went the friar, Tieg Hurly,
and John Entlea into the boat, till at last landing at Gravesend
they took a chamber. The next morning the said Tieg and
John Entlea went to inquire what ships were going for the
Low Countries, and hearing certainly that there were in the
harbour two barks ready to go, the one bound for Dunkirk
the other for Flushing, the said Tieg and John came back to
the friar and told him of those two ships that were imme-
diately departing and wished him pack away, the friar
answering, I will go in the ship to Dunkirk ; but Tieg told
him it was unlikely he should have allowance to go in that
ship, having in his pass but to arrive in Damme in Flanders,
and that it were convenient for him to go into Flushing. But
the friar's inclination being towards the Spanish shore still
resolved to go in the ship of Dunkirk, and with that resolu-
tion they went to the water's side. A boat then being ready
with passengers to go to the Dunkirk bark, the friar stept
into it ; the searcher standing on shore asked him whither he
was going or where his passport was, he answering. Here it is,
delivered him the same, which the searcher reading, — This
bark, quoth he, goeth to Dunkirk, and your pass is to
Damme in Flanders ; with that they cried. Come ashore, you
shall not go there, whereupon the searcher grew very angry,
and told that the State was much abused by such dealing,
and presently carried him to a justice of the peace, and was
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there examined what the reason was that he intended to go
contrary to the eiFect intended in his jDass, He made answer
that he was unacquainted either with Damme or Dunkirk,
but his business being to the Low Countries, he desired to
arrive there in any place, and that he was desirous not to lose
his passage. You shall not then go into Dunkirk, said the
justice of the peace, and with that cold comfort they parted
and came to their chamber, whereupon they consulted what
was best to be done, and then the friar more dismayedly than
he had any cause given, bewraying his guiltiness hy his
outward changing of colour, began to suspect the searcher
would follow and search what he had about him, which Tieg
perceiving, advised him, if he had anything that might en-
danger him, he should do well to hide it in the chamber, who
told him he had his book and two letters that were folded
like wrapt sheets of paper, without sealing or superscription,
which they put between the hanging and the wall, being
formerly sewed up in John Entlea's doublet, which being-
done, the said Tieg went upon the key, where he met with
the former justice of the peace, who demanded of him where
his company was, and he answered they were in their chamber
taking a pipe of tobacco, for getting no leave to go, it behoved
them not to walk on the key. One of the standers-by said
that there was another bark going for Flushing, whereupon the
said Tieg came back and told the friar thereof, advising him
to look boldly and to entreat the justice to let him have his
pass back again to London if he would not let him go ; upon
which admonition he went out and met the justice, whom he
entreated with a great deal of fear (his heart failing him to
look aright on the justice), whereupon he, looking on him,
said, I know not what to think of you, but I have nothing to
say to you, after which words he took boat and went to the
ship, and this about mid-August 1616.
About a sennight before the departure of the friar one John
Meogh, being son to Meogh the pirate, was employed into the
Low Countries to Captain Cnogher O'DriscoU, upon whose
coming to him the said captain went into Spain.
And ever since the said Florence doth run into the score,
having his three sons with him in England, not allowing
them breeding, learning, or education, ready upon the receipt
of means to be gone, having in his company as his servant
one Donogh-ne-buille, a man of his own country of Carbry, and
a very good linguist ; also one Donogh M'Tieg Duffe is gone
into Spain, about a year and a half since, from him, and is a
Carbry man, and also Cormock M'Calloghane, being a Des-
mond man, served him for a quarter of a year, and was by him
then employed into the Low Countries.
All these before-mentioned allegations the said Tieg hath
swore by the Holy Evangelist to be true, and in witness
thereof hath hereunto set his hand the day and year &-fit
above mentioned. — Teag Hurly.
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S.P., Ireland,
vol. 234, 4a.
1617.
A note of all Florence M'Cartie's men employed by
him : Aline O'Faloy, Tieg M'Connock Carty, Cormock M'Cal-
loghane, Desmond men ; Donogh-ne-buly, a Carbry man ;
Thomas O'Hanloane, of Meath ; John Meogh, of Kinsall.
Pp. 7. Encld. : Against Flor. M'Carty.
351. Payments to the Trea surer- at-War.
Note for certificate of monies issued to Sir Thomas Ridgway,
Treasurer-at-War in Ireland, from his first entrance, Michael-
mas 1606, till Easter 1616-7.
1606, Michaelmas, 12,160?. 1607, Easter, 14,520Z. ; Michael-
mas, 35,366?. 14s. \Qd. ; 100?. to be paid Jonas Rodley.
1608, Easter, 23,977?. Os. \d., and reparation of fortifications,
5,066?. 13s. 4c?., 29,043?. 13s. 5c?. Michaelmas, anno 5°,
32,399?. 18s. Sd. 1609, Easter, 29,231?. I7.s. 4cZ. Michaelmas,
26,293?. 4s. 1610, Easter, 28,266?. 6s. 8d!. ; Michaelmas,
27,293?. 4s. 1611, Easter, 22,293?. 4s.; Michaelmas,
34,656?. 9s. 7ic?. 1612, Easter, 26,015?. 4s.; Michaelmas,
14,700?. 12s. 1613, Easter, 11,507?. 12s; Michaelmas, over
2,000?. for victuals pro exercitu, 26,215?. 4s. 1614, Easter,
29,700?. ; Michaelmas, 7,600?. 1615, Easter, 4,800?. ; Michael-
mas, 19,955?. lis. Ic?. 1616, Easter, 5,856?. 8s. lid
P. 1. ETidd.
352. Privy Coukcil to the Lord Deputy of Ireland.
Give order for the examination of Florence M'Carty's com-
plaint concerning divers lands detained fi-om him. — Whitehall,
10 April 1617.
Signed : George Canterbury, William Wallingforde, Thomas
Sufiblke, Edward Worcester, Thomas Edmondes, George
Carewe, Jeames Hay, Ralphe Wynwood, Julius Csesar.
P. 1. Endd.
May 8. 353. Lord Keeper Bacon to Dr. George Downham,
Bishop of Derry.
Gives him notice, as is customary to persons of his rank, that
the attendance of himself and his wife will be required in the
Court of Chancery on the 12th inst., at the suit of Dame
Elizabeth Killigrew, widow. — Dorsett House, 8 May 1617.
P. 1. Signed. Add. : To the Right Reverend Father in
God, the Bishop of Dirrhaye in Ireland. Endd.
354. Incorporation of Youghal as a Staple Town.
Particulars of the charter of incorporation of Youghall by
which it was created a staple town.
P. 1. Endd. : Youghall a staple town in Ireland.
355, Mr. Richard Hadsor to Sir Thomas Lake.
Has learned from some gentlemen lately come to Ireland
that it would be acceptable to the recusants of that rea;lm that
His Majesty should receive of them the penalty imposed by
the positive laws there for not going to church, they being
April 10.
S.P , Ireland,
vol. 234, 5.
S.P., Ireland,
vol. 234, 6A.
May 17.
S.P., Ireland,
vol. 234, 6b.
May 19.
S.P., Ireland,
vol. 234, 7.
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freed of the money which they are driven to pay to inferior
officers, without warrant as they conceive, which being accepted
would increase His Majesty's revenue there to a great value
yearly, has moved the Lord and Lady Aubigny touching his
lands held by Lester's wife, and find them very willing to content
him, seeing there is a mistake in the office formerly taken
touching the same. Has offered to my lady to find His
Majesty's title thereunto with little charge if he (Sir Thomas)
so think fit. The Lord Dingwall, with whom he is of counsel,
procured His Majesty's warrant for a buck for him, without
mentioning any but the bearer thereof Begs him to get for
him a warrant from His Majesty for a buck or more in his
own name. Will think himself much bound thereby, and will
undergo with alacrity the service lately imposed by the Lord
Keeper upon him, without fee, in attending Mr. Attorney for
the dispatch of His Majesty's commission for leasing his lands,
and other legal services for Ireland, wherewith Mr. Attorney is
well pleased. — Middle Temple, London, 19 May 1617.
Pp. 2. Signed. Add. : To the Eight Hon. Sir Thomas
Lake, Knt., principal secretary, &c. JEndd.
May 27. 356. The Lord Deputy to Sir John Davys.
Chichester House, Warrant to insert in the letters patents of the general
vol. 62, p. 300. grant of the county Mayo, a clause for the creation of a manor
on the lands of Edward O'Malley of Cahirnamort, to be called
Carowmorecastle, with a court leet and a court baron, and all
accustomed privileges.
P. 1. Orig. Signed at head. Endd.
May 28. 357. The Lord Deputy to Sir John Davys.
LChiehester House, Warrant to prepare a fiant of a grant to Daniel M'Namara
vol. 62, p. 222. to keep two fairs yearly at Quynhy on St. Luke's day
(18 October), and St. Peter's day (1 August), to continue for
two days, with a yearly rent of 26s. ScZ. Irish.
P. 1. Signed at head. Endd.
May 29. 358. The Lord Deputy to the Attorney-General.
'^'carte Pa^rr''' Warrant to insert a clause in a fiant for the creation of a
vol. 62, p. 296. manor upon the lands of Callow M' Jordan alias M'Jordan in
CO. Mayo, the manor to be called Tuogmore.
P. 1. Orig. Signed at head. Add. Endd.
May 31. 359. The Lord Deputy to the Attorney-General.
Carte Paners Warrant to create a manor with a court baron upon the
vol. 62, p. 252*. lands of John Bourk of Castleleackan, to be called the manor
of Castleleackan.
P. 1. Signed at head and end. Endd.
May 31. 360. The Lord Deputy to the Attorney-General.
Carte'paperr*' Warrant to insert in a fiant a clause for the creation of a
vol. 62", p. 295. manor of all the lands of Tibbott Oge M'Gibbon Bourk, to be
called by the name of Knoppaghmore.
P. 1. Orig. Signed at end. Add. Endd.
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June 2. 361. The Lord Deputy to Sir John Davys.
Carte Papers, Warrant to prepare a fiant of a grant to Sir Charles Coote
' ' ' to keep two fairs yearly at Ffewertie, co. Roscommon, on
July 25 and November 11, to continue three days, with a
rent of 20s. Irish.
P. 1. Signed at head. Endd.
June 4. 362. The Lord Deputy to any of His Majesty's Counsel.
Carte ^"P^^^' Warrant to prepare a fiant of a grant to Lord Boyle of two
' ' fairs to be held yearly at the manor of Old Castleton in the
parish of Kynneagh, co. Cork, on May day and St. Bartholo-
mew, and a market on Tuesday weekly.
P. 1. Signed at head. Endd.
June 10. 363. The Lord Deputy to any of His Majesty's Counsel.
Carte ^''^P^^^' Warrant to prepare a fiant of a grant of the office of Master
' ' ' of the Ordnance and Munition with the pay of 6s. 8d. daily,
and the conduct of 18 horsemen, one lieutenant, and a guydon
to Sir Toby Caulfield, on the surrender by him of the letters
patent of the said office, dated 13 March 1616.
Pj5. 2. Signed at head.
June 12. 364. The Lord Deputy to any of His Majesty's Counsel.
Carte Papers, Warrant to prepare a fiant of a grant in reversion to Sir
Foulke Conway, of the office of Master of the Ordnance and
Munition in this kingdom on the death or other avoidance of
Sir Toby Caulfield.
P. 1. Signed at head. Endd.
June 14. 365. The Lord Deputy to His Majesty's Counsel.
^r^^^'^^^i Warrant to prepare a fiant of license to Lord Chichester of
Belfast, to repair to Great Britain as often as his occasions
shall require, according to the King's letters of 18 July
1616.
P. 1. Signed at head. Endd.
[About 366. Lord Keeper's Address to Sir William Jones on his
June 1 9.] being appointed Lord Chief Justice of Ireland.
^^1*234' Ta' '^^^ ^™8' ^^^ called him to serve him as his Chief Justice
of his King's Bench in Ireland.
This place has been fortunate to be well served in four suc-
cessions before him. He need do but take to him the constancy
and integrity of Sir Robert Gardner ; the gravity, temper, and
discretion of Sir James Lea ; the quickness, industry, and
dispatch of Sir Humphrey Winch ; the care and affection to
the commonwealth, and the prudent and politic administra-
tion of Sir John Denham ; and he will need no other lessons.
They were all Lincoln's Inn men as he is.
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But as he is to be there not only Chief Justice, but a
Councillor of Estate, he will put him in mind of the great
work now in hand.
Ireland is the last ex filiis Europce, of the daughters of
Europe, which hath come in and been reclaimed from deso-
lation and a desert (in many parts) to population and planta-
tion, and from savage and barbarous custom to humanity and
civility. This is the King's work in chief It is his Garland
of Heroicall virtue and felicity denied to his progenitors, and
referred to his times. The work is not yet conducted unto
perfection, but it is in fair advance, and this he will say con-
fidently, that if God bless that kingdom with peace and
justice, no usurer is so sure in the year's space to double his
principal with interest, and interest upon interest, as that
kingdom is within the same time to double the rest and
principal thereof, yea, and perhaps to treble it ; so as that
kingdom which once within the 20 years wise men were wont
to doubt whether they should wish it to be in a pool, is like
now to become almost a garden, and a younger sister to Great
Britain. And therefore he must sit down with himself, to be
not only a just governor and a good chief justice, as if it were
in England, but under the King and the Deputy he is to be
a master builder and a master painter and reducer of Ireland.
To which end he troubles him at this time but with three
directions.
The first is that he shall have special care of the three
plantations ; that of the north, which is in part acted, that of
Wexford, which is now in distribution, and that of Longford
and Letrim, which is now in survey, and let him take this
from him, that the bane of a plantation is when the undertakers
or planters make such haste to a little mechanical present
profit, and disturb the whole frame and nobleness of work for
times to come. He must therefore hold them to their cove-
nants, and the true ordinances of plantation.
The second is that he be careful of the King's revenue, and
by little and little constitute him a good demesne which
hitherto is little or none, and the King's case wUl be hard
if, when every man's land shall be improved in value, with
increase manifold, the King shall be tied to his dry rent.
His last direction (though first in weight) is, that he shaR
endeavour to proceed resolutely and constantly (and yet with
due temperance and equality) in matters of religion, "lest
Ireland civil be worse to us than Ireland savage."
After Sir William Johnes' speech he added, I had forgot
one thing, that he may take exceeding great comfort in having
to serve with such a Deputy, one that he thinks a man
ordained of God to do great good to that kingdom ; and he
thinks good to say to him that the true temper of a chief
justice towards a Deputy is neither servilely to second him nor
factiously to oppose him.
Pp. 2. Endd.
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July 16. 367. The Loed Deputy to any of His Majesty's Counsel.
^r'62^p''m Warrant to prepare a fiant of a grant of a pardon to Shane
M'Hughe O'Mullone and 11 others under-named.
P. 1. Signed at head. Endd.
July 27. 368. The Loed Deputy to Sie John Davys.
y(A% p*229 Warrant to prepare a fiant of a grant to be made to John
Merik, of the office of Feodary-General of the province of
Connaught and county of Clare, with a yearly stipend of 25s.,
on surrender of the same by Anthony Perse.
P. J . Signed at head. Endd.
Aug. 5. 369. The Loed Deputy to His Majesty's Counsel.
\a^%2 p'^^ao Warrant to prepare a fiant of a gxant to the Lord Arch-
bishop of Armagh of the office of His Majesty's Almoner in
Ireland, with all usual perquisites, fines, and profits, committing
to the care of the Almoner all fines and penalties due by
reason of recusa,ncy, according to the Statute 2nd Elizabeth,
and a grant to the Lord Archbishop for his pains and travail
in the execution of the said office of the fee of lOOZ. English
per annum.
Pp. 2. Signed at head.
Aug. 21. 370. Loed Deputy and Council to the Privy Council.
vol '23^1'Te' Tli^y state the case between Lord Dingwall and Captain
Butler as to the lands of Cloughgrenan and Dloughy. A
verdict is found for Captain Butler. Other lands are claimed
by him.— Dublin, 21 Aug. 1617.
Signed : 01. St. John, Tho. Dublin, Cane, H. Power, Tho-
mond, Cha. Wilmot, J. Kinge, Ed. Blayney, Fran. Euisshe.
Pp. 2. Add. Endd. : " Lord Deputy and Council of
Ireland concerning the controversy between the Lord Dingwell
and Captain Butler to the Lords."
Aug. 26. 371. Loed Deputy to Sir Thomas Lake.
^voi' 2'34^^'^' Yesterday received his letters with His Majesty's command-
ments, in two parts ; the first concerning the erecting of ports
and ferries between Ireland and Scotland, the other about iron
ordnance. For the first, Sir Hugh Mountgomery had a grant
ready for the seal for a sole port at Donaghadee, but upon
advice he staid it long since in the Hanipier, and wiU now
take it from thence according to His Majesty's command-
ments. Sir James Hamilton has His Majesty's warrant for
another port at Bangor, the proceeding whereof he will stay.
The second point, concerning the making of iron ordnance
in this kingdom, with liberty to transport. His Majesty has
referred to deliberations, and after consultation with some of
the Council about it, he will return answer to him (Sir Thomas
Lake).— Dublin, 26 August 1617.
P. 1. Signed, Add. Endd.
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[Aug.] 372. Report on the Case of the Lord Baron of Brittas.
vor*6i^°^^44' That he is not to have the lands to farm which are found
by office upon the que plura for the Lord Baron of Castle-
connell, &c. Details of feoffments from EUice and Honora
Bourke, daughters and co-heirs to David Bourke, to himself,
dated Feb. 24, 1608, and other lands. For Cassowerahine
Eathdronyn, Derrye and Cammos, Garranyky, Gortscrevan,
Garrygynly, Portcrosly, and the fishing of Clone Callene-
curragh, Lackaghshannon, Ruskyoragh, and Ellane Carrye.
Pp. 3. IJndd. : " Lord Bourk."
Oct. 11. 373. Lord Deputy to Win wood.
^foi ^2a4!l^' Yesterday Ja. Ca. was with him with his (Sir R. Winwood's)
letters. Have seen his papers, and spoken with him, and he
presently goes on with his business, and if he (the Lord
Deputy) hear any more of him before his return he will report
it. All that he can say of the man is, that he has known him
in this town heretofore, and that they esteem him an idle and
unconstant fellow, yet he may carry the business he has well,
for he (the Lord Deputy) will have an eye after him.
Yesterday the commissioners for the business of Waterford
sent him the verdict of the county, which they found even as
the King's counsel drew it, so that if the citizens do not find
the same, which he hopes they will do, their day being on
Tuesday next, yet that which the county has done will be
sufficient, according to the judges, to find a forfeiture of their
liberties. Of the citizens' surrender he hears no more yet, and
the reason of it he partly understands. Will expect them
awhile. — Dublin, 11 October 1617
P. 1. Signed. Add. Endd.
Oct. 23. 374. Lord Deputy to Sir Thomas Lake.
voT.'m!la' Received his letters of the 27th Sept., specially concerning
a course propounded to His Majesty for the reformation of the
excessive taking of usury, which is grown to so great a
mischief in this kingdom. He has thoroughly considered
thereof, with the advice and assistance of the Lord Chancellor
and Lord Chief Justice, as His Majesty directed, and they
have propounded their opinions, as is set down in this enclosed
note, which he returns, and wishes, if it stand with His
Majesty's royal pleasure, that some speedy course may be
taken for the restraining of such caterpillars as these usurers
are.— Dublin, 23 October 1617.
P. 1. Signed. Add. Endd.: " Del. 2.5 Oct. 1617, but
staid at Dublin by contrary winds till 1 Nov."
Oct. 25. 375. Proclamation against Harbouring Jesuits.
ToT 23r'u^' " ^°PPi® veritable et mot a mot fidelement extraicte du
dernier edict bailld par le Roy de la Grande Bretagne, et
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imprimd dans la ville de Dublin au Royaume d'Hibernie le
25 Octobre 1617.
Signed : Tho. Abp. Dublin, Cane. ; Arth. Savage, Receiver ;
Hen. Docrea, Treasurer ; Will. Jones, Chief 'Judge ; Wm. Meth-
wold. Councillor of State ; Dudley Norton, Sect, of State ;
Fran. Augier, Master of the Rolls ; Hen. Power, John King,
and Fran. Ansly, Councillors.
Pp. 5. French translation ; printed 1617.
Nov. 10. 376. The Lord Deputy to Sir John Davys.
Carte Papers, Warrant to prepare a fiant of a grant to James Bishop of
'^' ' the offices of Collector of His Majesty's revenues within the
province of Ulster (lately reduced to civility) and county of
Cavan, according to the King's letters of 25 Nov. 1616.
P. 1. Signed at head.
Nov. 20. 377. The Lord Deputy to any of His Majesty's Counsel.
Carte^ Papers, Warrant to prepare a iiant containing five licenses for
^° • -' P' ■ retailing wines and making and selling aqua vitas to Barnaby
and Mary Bryan, in the town of Cotteslaugh ; to Sir William
Cole and Susan his wife, in Enniskillen, and three miles
round ; to Anthony Atkinson in Philipstowne, and other places
in King's County, Eastmeath, andiWestmeath ; to Edward and
Eliz. Weiden, in Waterford and other places in that county,
and in Wexford ; to Richard and John Audley in Ferres,
Ballinapart, and two miles round, with the petition of Geo.
Richards and the other agents for the Lord Deputy's signa-
ture.
P. 1. Signed at head Endd.
Nov. 20. 378. The Lord Deputy to any of His Majesty's Counsel.
Carte ^^P^^^' Warrant to prepare a fiant containing six several licenses for
'^' ' the retailing wines and making and selling aqua Adtffi or
usquebaugh by Matthew and Edward Davies in Enniskillen ;
by Thomas and Jane Pepys, in Dinganlacoush, Tralie, Bally-
skillip, and Castlemaine, co. Kerry -Desmond ; by Connor and
Terence O'Sherridan in Balliconell, and other places in the
half-barony of Tullagha, co. Cavan ; by Jane and Frances
Hamilton, in all places in the half-barony of TuUaughoncho
(or Tullachoncho), co. Cavan ; by John and William Hamilton,
in Corynery, in the barony of Clanchic, co. Cavan ; by
Emanuell Ley and Richard Waltham, in Aughar, in the barony
of Clogher, co. Tyrone, and in the manor of Largry, commonly
called the three Ballybetaughs, according to the six covenants
now remaining in the ofiice of Composition for Licenses.
P. 1. Signed at head. Endd. : " With petition of the
agents whose names are inserted in the margin opposite
the several covenants, viz., Samuel Smith and Geo. Richards,
Tho. Vaughan and Tho. Peyton, Sam. Smith and Geo.
Richards, Geo. Richards only, Sam. Smith and Tho. Peyton,
Tho. Peyton and Daniel Dene."
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Nov. 26. 379. Re-grant upon Surrender under Commission.
Carte Papers, Order that the surrender of the patent formerly granted to
' ' ' Sir Hugh O'Connor Dun be accepted, and a new grant made
of his estates, with a yearly rent of 35L to the King.
Pp. 2. Signed at head. Endd.
Dec. 2. 380. The Lord Deputy to the Attorney-General.
Carte Papers, Warrant to draw up a fiant of a grant of the office of
' " ' Feodary of the province of Munster to John Southwell.
P. 1. Orig. Signed at head. Endd.
Dec. 6. 381. Commissioners of "Wards in Ireland to the Privy
S.P., Ireland, COUNCIL.
Since the establishment of this commission for disposing
and ordering His Majesty's wards and liveries, &c. in this
kingdom, all diligence has been used. This enclosed list will
show what has formerly been done in the execution of that
commission, and therein they beg them not to measure the
future profit that may be raised hereafter out of this court by
the exilitie of this last year's revenue, which could not be
great, considering the infancy of this estabUshment and the
diihculties which they have encountered to preserve the same
in its due strength. The course they take invites the subjects
more and more every day to be in love with the form of pro-
ceeding which in former ages was unusual and strange to
them, but the obstacles which they find to cross His Majesty's
intention and their own labours in this service are of several
kinds, whereof they offer some few particulars.
In a letter of His Majesty sent into this kingdom to pass
all the province of Connaught to the several proprietors
thereof in fee with a certain tenure of His Highness according
to the purpose of the last composition made with the inhabi-
tants of that province in the late Queen's time, there is con-
tained a free pardon and remission of all intrusions, aliena-
tions, mean profits and fines whatsoever heretofore accrued to
His Majesty in that province, so that though they can discern
that by the said letters patent His Majesty has settled the
estates and tenures hereafter of the unsteady and variable
multitude of that province, yet the absolute remittal of all
former titles of wardships, intrusions, meane profits and fines
accrued to His Highness in that province at any time hereto-
fore w&n a great hindrance to the purpose of their commission,
both in His Highness' profit and in that main matter of con-
formity in religion which those that ought to sue livery must
have tied themselves unto by the laws and statutes of this
kingdom before restitution of their possessions should be made
to them. There are also some other letters of that kind
brought over lately by some heirs of great territories, who,
under pretence of surrendering their lands and possessions to
His Majesty, and taking the same back again by letters patent
from His Highness, have got into the said letters a clause for
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a free remittal to them of all titles of intrusions, alienations,
mean profits, and suits of liveries due to His Highness upon
the descent of the said possessions to them from their ancestors,
which course has also much straitened that profit His Majesty
might raise by the said commission of the wards, takes away
the hopes of such heir's conformity, which His Highness is
known to aftect above all matter of revenue whatsoever ; and
lastly, proves to be a precedent which many in this kingdom
will importunately labour to solicit His Majesty for, in other
particulars of that nature.
And as they found divers heirs, now of full age, formerly in
ward to His Majesty, backward in the prosecution of their
liveries out of His Highness's hand on purpose to avoid the
taking of the oath of supremacy upon taking out their letters
patent according to the statutes of this kingdom, they have
made divers leases of their lands to good protestants, in
imitation of the course of England, until the said heirs shall
duly and legally sue out their said liveries according to law,
upon which leases His Majesty is to have a good yearly rent
by reservation and fines upon the passing thereof; and by this
manner of our proceedings they have gained some obstinate
heirs to conform themselves in religion, and raised a profit to
His Highness out of the rest that wilfully stand out against
their obedience to the laws in that case. The last interruption
they find to make this court of wards unprofitable to His
Majesty and not pleasing to the subjects, is from the several
escheators, who, by their letters patent, have also a grant of
the feodaries' places unto them with limitations of Quam diu
se bene gesserint ; the instructions of the commission not ad-
mitting the compatibility of those places in one person, nor
allowing the quantity of the interest to endure longer than His
Majesty's pleasure, in both which points they find those
officers headstrong and unwilling to divide those places, as
being their right by letters patent, as they pretend, without
which division of the offices into several hands they (the
commissioners) cannot discharge their duties according to their
instructions, nor make the court so advantageable to His
Majesty as they conceive it ; and because their patents were
under the Great Seal, and the patentees numerous, they could
not fairly talce any course with them without some further
strength and direction from their Lordships in that behalf. —
Dublin, D December 1617.
Signed: Will. Jones, Dom. Sarsfelde, Willm. Methwold,
Fr. Aungier, J. Kinge, Dud. Norton.
Pp. 3. Add. Endd.
Dec. 11. 382. The Lorb Deputy to the Attornet-Geneeal.
Dublin, Warrant to insert in a fiant a clause for the creation of a
voh 62 p.^29i'. manor of the lands of Charles O'Connor Roe, to be called the
manor of Bealanafadda, with a court leet and a court in the
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nature of a court baron, and a weekly market on Tuesday,
and yearly fair on St. Barnard's day to be kept at Beallana-
fadda, reserving to His Majesty the yearly rent of [ ].
P. 1. Orig. Signed at end. Add. Endd.
Dec. 20. 383. Dr. T. Ryves to Sir Thomas Lake.
^^ '234^''i'^' ^ ^^ holds his poor place of ofHce in this kingdom through
him (Sir T. Lake), he is forced in a difficulty which has
befallen him to ask his succour. Has had the bad hap to fall
of late into the displeasure of the Archbishop of Ardmagh
and the Bishop of Meath, men whom he never offended in
word or deed. Knows not what the matter is, but they com-
plain that their authority is encountered by the King's patent
granted to him, and he is every day charged with encroaching
upon their jurisdiction for exercising that authority. They
have of late preferred many grievous accusations against
him, by petition at the Council table here, and he hears that
they have secretly sent informations against him to the King
in England. Fearing what impression such informations
coming from two such men may make in the mind of His
Majesty, whom they all know to be so tenderly affected to
the Church, which they say he (Ryyes) seeks by all means to
vex and impoverish for his private gains, he has asked leave to
go and justify himself against their accusations. But the Lord
Deputy and Council, for reasons best known to themselves,
think it not fit to let him go as yet, and therefore he most
humbly begs him to beseech His Majesty in his behalf that
he would be pleased to reserve one ear for his defence, and
not to decree anything against him or to cast him out of his
service in part or in whole until his cause be heard.
Is embarrassed in making his defence, as their Lordships
have altered their ground of opposition against him, for
whereas formerly they took exception against the patent
as infringing their authority, they noAV allege that it is not
fit that the King should bestow it upon Dr. Ryves, being but
a doctor of the law, but upon some prelate under whom Dr.
Ryves, being a very worthy and sufficient man, may execute
the place and not under the King ; not considering that in
England, where these prerogatives are in the Lord Archbishop
of Canterbury as here they are in the King, this office is
executed by a doctor of the civil law, as here it has always
been ; for before him (Ryves) was Dr. Dunn, before him Dr.
Ford, before him was indeed Archbishop Loftus, but he exe-
cuted the place by Mr. Loftus, a Batchelor of the Law, (now
Sir Adam Loftus one of his Majesty's Privy Council here ;)
before him was Dr. Acworth, and before him one Garvie,
a Batchelor of the Law, and who before him he knows not,
neither can the place be discharged by a man of any other
profession.
But it is sufficiently come to light here what their drift and
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purpose is, namely, to strip him of his office, and to invest
the Lord Primate in it, who has received much already of the
bounty of the King (God send him joy thereof), but yet is
still desirous to have more, no doubt with a good intent and
of purpose to bestow it in good deeds when he is dead. As
for my Lord of Meath, he has two great and wealthy
bishoprics, which no man envies him ; but so well ordered
that his Lordship is not willing that any man should look
into them but his assured friends.
And whereas their Lordships have complained to the King
that all the archbishops and bishops of this kingdom are
subject unto him (Ryves) (for so much my Lord of Meath has
acknowledged at the Council table), yet he begs him, for
justice sake and the King's service, to signify to His Majesty
that this complaint hath sundry times been made at his
Council table here and ever received answer that there is no
such matter, as he, Sir Thomas, may learn from the papers sent
by the bearer. The Bishop of Meath cavils .at a petty dis-
crepancy between the King's letter and his (Ryves') patent.
But he (Ryves) is content to undergo any further trial. —
Dublin, 20 December 1617.
Pp. 3. Add. Signed. Endd. : " From D. Ryves concerning
the opposition made by some bishops there to his office of the
Facultys." Sealed.
Dec. 22. 384. The Lord Deputy to the Attorney-General.
Dublin, Warrant to prepare a fiant of a grant to William Bourne of
vor6^2 p^290. ^ pension of 12d. a day, being half of the pension granted to
Capt. Barnaby Riche and Owen ap Hughe, the former being
dead, and upon the death of the latter the other half to be
granted to him, commencing Nov. 10, 1617.
P. 1. Orig. Add. Endd.
to-
Dee. 23. 385. Sir Henry Docwra, Treasurer-at-War, to Sir Thomas
S.P., Ireland, LAKE.
^° ■ ' ■ Professes his desire to give him (Sir T. Lake) information
as to the state of affairs, &c. Knows he has and ever may
have far better advertisements if he please than any he is
able to give, yet in two things only he will make bold to
inform him.
The King's surveyor is now lately with a full and perfect
review of the measure of those lands in Wexford, whereunto
there have been formerly so great exceptions taken. Has not
seen his particular report, but the Lord Deputy has told him
there is little advantage gained by it.
And for the town of Waterford, they had once drawn an
absolute form of submission and surrender of their charters
to the King's mercy, but because it was not full to those
intents the King's Council thought good to require at their
hands, it was refused, and another more perfect sent to them
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to sign. Whereat they have made a stop and given occasion
to many to think assuredly they had nothing less in their
intentions than to make good their offer. Knows, however,
that the Lord Deputy has had speech with some of the best
of them since, and as they have promised fair, he is persuaded
they will yield to anything required from them. The day
prefixed is the last of this month, when the final issue will be
seen ; and if they fail, their dissimulation and falsehood has
been such as deserves no favour.
WiU not trouble him with the wants they are in for mone
that should have come out of England. They are yet in
hope of a supply. — Dublin, 23 December 1617.
P|j. 2. Add. Signed. Endd. Sealed.
Dec. 24i. 386. Petition of Sir Edwabd Fisher.
yTsI^'^I^-! Petition of Sir Edward Fisher, Knt., to the Lord Deputy
to prevent the passing of the village Monglasse, being his
property, to Edward Butler, he having become possessed of it
through being his tenant and refusing to pay rent, and now
intends to pass it as his own lands, with the following order
by the Attorney-General : — ■
The King's learned Council are required to take notice
hereof, and not to sufier the parceUs above mentioned to be
passed unto any person whatsoever until they shall give us
notice thereof, and shall receive our further direction in that
behalf.
Copy. Signed at head. Endd. Add.
[1617.] 387. Sir Thomas Ridgeway's Payments for Public Service.
^■■^•' g'j'™^' A brief collection of several sums of money paid by the
late Treasurer Ridgeway, with other demands not allowed in
his last account ending June 1616, to be considered and
recovered.^
Sir John Kingesmill, Sir Tirlagh M'Arte, O'Neale, Thady
O'FerraU, Sir Tho. Phillipps, Sir Barie Brookes.
Money overpaid by Sir John Bingley to Sir Josias Bodley.
Also charged upon him by Sir John Bingley, in respect of a
bond of the Lord of Howthes.
The heirs and executors of Sir Tho. Bourke, Knt.
Dirricke Garritson, skipper of a hoy employed to the Isle
of Ila in Scotland.
John Browne, master of a bark.
To Wm. Hughes, assignee to Theodore Tomlinson, His
Majesty's fleacher.
Nich. Bevans, keeper of the Council Chamber in Ireland.
John Franckton, printer.
Rog. Downton, clerk of the Pipe Ofiice in Ireland.
Sir Jasper Harbert, Knt., constable of Burrishowle.
Sir Geo. Beverley, Knt., pensioner.
' The several amounts are omitted, as being of no historical interest.
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Sir Rich. Bingley.
Mich. Hall, deputy -victualler at Waterford, under Sir Allen
Apsley, Knt., late commissary of victuals in Mounster, for
money paid to Jas. Sherlocke, of Gracedieu.
Geo. Chambers, chief chamberlain of the Exchequer in
Ireland.
The heirs or executors of Sir Tho. Chichester, Knt.
The heirs or executors of Sir John Bourchier, Knt.
The heirs or executors of Tho. Young, late collector of rents
and revenues in Mounster.
Sir Ja. Carroll, Knt., late Deputy Treasurer-at-War.
Wm. Browne, late deputy receiver of rents and revenues in
Ireland.
Ric. Linche, late paymaster in the camp.
Rob. Cartwright, lieutenant of the horse troop under the
command of Sir John Kingesmill.
Pet. Hone, late lieutenant to the Lord of Howth.
The heirs or executors of Captain Sam. Harrison.
Captain Anth. Huggins, Provost Marshal of Tyrone and
Fermannagh, and Edw. Bacon, employed in victualling the
forces for the Isle of Ha.
Damian Peck, attorney of the province of Connaught.
Charles Waterhouse.
Sum, 4,855Z. 6s. 8d. halfpenny farthing (English).
Other demands of the said Lord Ridgeway respectuated,
and to be recommended, and left by the Lords Commis-
sioners to be considered and certified by the said Lord
Deputy and State.
That thereupon the said Lord Ridgeway may be relieved
accordingly, viz. :- —
What the Lord Deputy and State shall think fit to be
allowed by His Majesty unto the said late Treasurer in respect
of his personal service and assistance by himself and his troop
of horse under his leading in the expedition against the
traitor Sir Cahir O'Daughertie and his adherents, and like
assistance by him and his said troop towards the taking in of
the said rebels' several castles to His Majesty's use, and re-
leasing of the Lord Bishop of Derry's wife, Captain Henry
Vaughan, Sir Basill Brookes' young son, and other English
prisoners and good subjects from their former captivity in
the said castles, when they were in the enemies' custody, for
which he demands upon the shutting up of his final account
by the sum of 1681. 18s., though he avers it cost him thrice as
much, besides the often adventure of his person, followers, and
retinue.
Money detained by Wm. Browne, late this petitioner's
deputy receiver of the revenues of Ireland, and paid to himself
for the fee of collectorship of the impost, 872Z. 10s. The said
Brown's offer to have the patent of the said office of collector-
ship and the fee of 701. per annum, to be surrendered to His
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Majesty's ,use for 210?. (according to the rate set down for sur-
renders of patents as it is alleged) in part payment.
Also demanded by the said late Treasurer for his entertain-
ment, 230?. 13s.
Sum, 1,082?. Os. I2d. (English).
Sum total, 5,937?. 7s. 8c?. halfpenny farthing (English).
Signed : Era. Gofton, Ri. Sutton. Copia vera.
Pp. 4.
[ 1617 ?] 388. Nealle King to [ ].
vol. 234 n.' Relation of the causes of his coming to London to petition
the King for recompense for services to the late Queen and
His present Majesty.
First, meeting with a packet of letters sent out of Spain to
the Cardinal [Archduke Albert], intercepted and sent them
by Richard Golborne to the last Lord Chancellor of Ireland, as
Mr. Rob. Leslor can testify, and also the said Richard, now
dwelling in Dublin, and a rich credible person.
Secondly, advertised the late Earl of Devonshire of the last
Spanish army's coming into Ireland, as appears by letters of
the said Earl directed to the now Lord Deputy.
Thirdly, advertised Colonel Dorp, in Ostend, of the strength
of the Cardinal's camp, whereby he did great and good service
against the Spaniards.
Fourthly, made known to the said Earl that the Earl of
Tyrconnell, and also Maguire, had conferred with the Spanish
Ambassador a purpose to leave England and revolt against
England, the said ambassador lying then in Westminster, the
time being the 16th April 1605.
Fifthly, gave notice to Sir Geo. Paulett, Knt., of divers bad
members that were plotting all the means they could to rebel,
and do gi-eat hurt in the country, the which fell out accordingly,
as Lady Paulet can testify. Was the first man that came out
of the country to Captain John Vaughaine the day that the
Derry was burned, and the Governor slain, and brought with
him sundry young gentlemen. Caused them to enter into the
King's service, which they performed loyally, although they
were first otherwise addicted, but by his procurement, as the
said captain wrote to the Lord Deputy and Council, afiirm-
ing it to be so the same day, being the 21st May 1608,
of which many of the Council and the said captain can
witness.
Sixthly, went from the camp to Dublin with letters and
news to the Lord Deputy how all stood with the enemy, his
journey being coming and going 200 miles from Elagh to
Dublin, and carried not only letters to all the officers in the
camp, but led and conducted many victuallers from Doun-
gannoyn [Dungannon] to the army, which brought with them
both bread, beer, aqua vitse, and wine, good store for the relief
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of the army. Sir Tho. Rochway [Ridgeway], Knt., and Solipher
St. Johnes, Knt. [Sir Oliver St. John], may and can affirm.
Seventhly, went very often, as well in night as in daytime,
from Lighford [Lifford] to Golrane and Anagh to the English
and Schottes [Scots] men, to succour them as well with com-
fortable news that the army was coming and at hand, as also
took great pains to carry arms and ammunition in, night time
to Manus O'Cahaine and the Scotsmen of Anagh, whereby,
indeed, they have done good service in killing and wounding
many of the enemies out of the old castle of Anagh.
To the no small comfort of those that were loyal subjects,
as the said Sir Tho. Ridgeway, Knt., Capt. Jo. Vaughane, and
the inhabitants of Anagh can yet testify, has also, with the
advice and counsel of the said Sir Thomas, laid such a good
plot that a great many of the enemies were both slain and
taken and so hanged, which, if the said knight wiU, he can
very well tell if he be demanded the question. Likewise, to
advance the glory of God and continue his former godly
course of life, took orders upon him by the advice of the
Lord Deputy, whereby he might do great good among his
countrymen in reading and teaching the Word of God in
Irish unto them, if he were maintained and succoured ; and
although he had many referments from the now Lord Deputy
to be well placed, yet the covetous kept away his right, and
so being constrained to petition the King's Majesty, Sir Hum-
frey May took no more pity on him, but only if the Lord
Bishop of Derry shall think fit to bestow some church living
upon him, which, being but a cold and succourless answer,
he was forced to go home comfortless but of God only, to
whom he commits the mitigation of all. Sir Humfrey May,
at his first coming to him, told him flatly that he would do
nothing for him, and blamed him for coming from the Lord De-
puty over out of Ireland ; but, at Sir Oliver St. John's entreaty,
he gave him a manner of reference, which is but to a comfort-
less end, as it may appear at large hereafter.
Moreover he procured two gentlemen of the county of
Colraine, now called Londonderry, in the first month of
Odoghartie's rebellion, to render not only twelve horses of the
King's troop with all their furnitures, but also animated them
to service to the King ; where indeed they did good service,
entering into Captain Manus O'Cahaine's company. Their
names are Richard Nakilley, MacDermott O'Chahaine, and
Brian Oge, idem, his brother, of which the said Captain John
Vaughan, Capt. Manus O'Cahaine, and Cornet Cartwrite can
well testify, the rather because the said cornet received the
horses and furniture from them and him about the 1st of
June 1608, and the foresaid officers know very well if God
and he had not been that they would go to help O'Doghartie.
Pp. 4. Signed.
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[ 1617 ?] 389. Neale Kinge's Information against Edmund Oge
^■^/'Ijf^^^' O'DONNELLY.
vol. 234, 17. -r i- • •
Information given by Nealle Kinge relative to the suspicious
practices of Edmund Oge O'Donnelly, who, after having
•served the Earl of Tyrone in Spain five years, returned three
years ago at Michaelmas, and repaired to Mr. Hen. Peirce,
secretary to the new Lord Deputy, who entertained him into
his service.
This informer saith that there is one Edmond Oge O'Donnelly,
an Irishman, whose father was a principal dealer for the Earl
of Tyrone, and himself did follow the last Earl of Tyrconnell,
and was a chief agent between Tyrone and Tyrconnell for
some time before their flying out of Ireland, and with them
went into Spain, and there remained servant to the Earl.
The said Oge O'Donnelly returned into Ireland, and, upon his
first arrival there, he repaired to Mr. Hen. Peirce, secretary to
the now Lord Deputy, who forthwith entertained him into
his service, and whom he still retains. About the latter end
of August last the said Oge 0' Donnelley came to London, pre-
tending to petition the King's Majesty for a portion of land
either in the county of Tyrone or Fermanagh, which land
the said Oge O'Donnelly told this informer he was possessed
of before his coming into England ; neither did he give any
other colourable reason for his coming or stay at London,
where he yet is, and told this informer if his master at the
Lord Deputy's coming over did not employ him back to Ire-
land, he would stay till May day before he returned. He
likewise says that the said Oge O'Donnellj' very often repairs
into the Tower to confer with the Irish knights that are
prisoners there, namely. Sir Cormack MacBaron, Sir Neale
O'DonneU, and Sir Donald Oecaan [O'Cahan] ; which he
thinks can be for no good intent to the Crown of England,
for that the said Oge O'Donnelly ever heretofore followed
those that were traitors to this Crown from his infancy, and
is still himself a papist. Saith that he observed some
things that were suspicious between [Mr. Pierce] and Oge
O'Donnelly : first, that this informer, having occasion some
times to go to Mr. Peirce within this two years past,
sundry times found them privately in Mr. Peirce's chamber
having papers in Spanish lying before them, which this in-
former understanding the Spanish tongue, did the better
know. The next cause of suspicion was that the informer,
having occfision very often to be at Dublin and sometimes
long together by reason of his suits to the Lord Deputy, per-
ceived that the said Oge O'Donnelly, at the first arrivals of
any from Spain, the Archduke's country, or Italy, always
repaired to them, and conversed with them, and was their
means in any their occasions to the said Mr. Peirce. Thirdly,
the said Oge O'DonneU, within the space of these three years
past, has been the only means to Mr. Peirce to procure license
from my Lord Deputy for very many kinsfolk (both men and
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women) to the late . . . } out of Ireland for their com-
ing into England, pretending here some suits to His Majesty ;
whereby they, having no such end, from hence have trans-
ported themselves to beyond the seas to effect their pretended
purposes, as, namely, for Graina neme Donnell, daughter to
Sir Neele O'Donnell, with her servants, Gormich O'MuUane,
who is now returned into Ireland, and Hugh Dorrough
O'Dougane, with others her followers, whose names he knows
not, who, going out of England into the Archduke's country,
were there at their arrival well entertained, which the informer
had credibly heard from divers who have been since with the
aforesaid lady's mother, which old lady is still remaining
there, and likewise for Rowry O'Doherty, brother to Sir
CaryO'Doherty, who is now with the Archduke and divers
others. He likewise saith that the said Oge O'Donnell pro-
cured means for Rose ny Galhore [Gallagher], daughter to
Towle Mack a de Ganny Ogallhore, principal follower to the
late Earl of Tirconnell, after her return out of Spain, whereto
she went with the aforesaid Earl and continued there beyond
the seas till within these three years last, and since liveth
in Tyrconnell, a papist and a great supporter of Jesuits
and priests, securely and plentifully. He likewise says, that
within or about half a year since, Degra O'Dugan, secretary
to the late Tirlogh Magwire, returned from Spain into Ireland,
where he now is. He knoweth not certainly whether the
said Oge O'Donnell had any carriage or hand in his return
or no. The informer says he being in London the last term,
saw divers times the said Oge O'Donnell going to the Tower ;
and that one time upon a Sunday, in the morning, the in-
former followed the said Oge O'Donnell, and one Garret
Sutton, an Irishman, servant to the Duke of Lenox (by whose
means and one Shane O'Caan [O'Cahan], servant to the afore-
said Lord Duke, the said Oge O'Donnell has his access to the
prisoners aforesaid) to the Tower, where they got access with-
out stop ; but he was letted to speak with them, notwith-
standing that Brian Gary, footman to the late prince, went
with him of purpose to help him to see the prisoners. This
informer says that one Henry Guin, an Irishman, born near
Dublin, has been a servant continual with a very many of the
greatest rebels and fugitives of Ireland, as first, with one
Hugh Ro O'Donnell that broke forth of Dublin Gastle, and
afterwards made great wars in Ireland against the Queen,
and in the end fled into Spain, and at his departure the said
Guin became servant to his brother, the last traitorous Earl
of Tyrconnell, and continued in his service till he went into
Spain, and then became servant to Sir Donnald Occaan
[O'Gahan], now prisoner in the Tower at London. Upon
whose first commitment in Dublin the said Guin went to serve
Sir Gary O'Doherty, the late rebel, which Sir Gary being
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at that time suspected to be entering into rebellious practices,
as being discovered by Sir George Paulet, late Governor
of the Derry, in an island near the Derry, with about 100 armed
men in his company, about Martinmas time before the said
O'Dogherty's open rebellion, which attempt being discovered,
the said Sir Gary and Filon Eenje [Felomy Reagh], his co-
adjutor, immediately went to Lifford to Sir Richard Hansard,
the Governor there, and procured his safe-conduct to Dublin,
where he obtained a pardon and sent Guin with letters
from Dublin to London ; which Guin at his return into Ireland
was stayed and committed to prison at West Chester, but was
soon released by some extraordinary means, as the informer
verily thinks ; for he has heard that the principal letters that
Guin brought back were conveyed away before his apprehen-
sion, and that at Guin's retiu-n into Ireland from his enlarge- -
ment. Sir Gary, his master, being in open rebellion, he
returned to Sir Randal Mac [Donnell]. . . } The said Guin
within these three years has been employed into England, and
now has been these . . } since Lammas last to no good intents,
as this informer thinks will be proved if he be thoroughly
sifted, he being a very dangerous papist and an only dealer
for the Jesuits in the north of Ireland. This is the true in-
formation of, witness his own hand, Neale Kinge.
Pp. 8. Signed.
[ 1617 1] 390. Answer of the Judges of the Cases propounded by the
S.P., Ireland, Lord Chief Baron of the Exchequer in Ireland.
' ^' ■ Question, whether lands late of the Earl of Desmond and
divers others attainted of treason by Act of Parliament, and
their lands vested and settled in the Crown in actual posses-
sion, by inquest of jurors ; and the lands found by inquisition
to be granted by patent in fee-farm to divers undertakers,
whereof many parcels are withholden from the patentees or
their assigns. What action or remedy by the law ought to
be allowed to such pretenders to try their titles, whether
only petition of right or whether such inquisitions are travers-
able ? The judges make answer that, inasmuch as the statute
of 2 Edw. 6., that allows traverse in like cases, is not (as they
understand) in force in Ireland, the patentee ought to hold
and continue the possession, and he that pretends title must
sue by petition and not otherwise, as if the lands were still in
the King's hands with a scire facias,''- thereupon against the
patentee.
Signed : John Doddridge, Henry Hobarte, Fr. Bacon.
Pp. 3. Endd. : " Cases wherein the Chief Baron of Ireland
did ask advice."
[1617.] 391. Petition of Florence M'Carty to the Privy Council.
^Toi.'234,*f' '^^^^ ^^'^^e *^^ ^^*^ ^^^1 °f Clancarty at his being in
England mortgaged to their Lordship's suppliant about 30 years
' Obliterated.
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past, before he maiTied his daughter, for 1901. a place and
certain lands called Twoh Irilagh and Dromhumfrey, after-
wards mortgaged to Mr. Harbert Pelham, by whose tenants it
was holden, and after petitioner was committed and sent
hither, the Earl of Tyrone caused these lands and place to be
delivered to one of that country called Donnell, that untruly
alleges himself to be the late Earl of Clancartie's bastard, who
thereupon brought to Tyrone out of that country as many
men as he could with whom he was at Kinsale when he was
overthrown, and being afterwards pardoned holds ever since
those lands that was not demanded nor sued for by any, by
reason of petitioner's restraint. And where also certain small
parcels of petitioner's lands which is worth but about SOI. a
year, called Anagh rilly Lahharde, Culenoe or Ballyahir
Eaglais, Ballytrasty, Turpin Fahagh, and Ceapagh, were, during
petitioner's restraint, possessed by certain farmers and tenants
of that country for mortgages made, as they allege, by
petitioner's ante-predecessor, the late Earl of Clancarty, which
land is still holden by them or by others of that country,
people unto whom they passed their mortgage.
Petitioner prays therefore that, as since his trouble he was
driven to satis ly Mr. Herbert Pelham, he himself being dis-
possessed of that land, and never paid nor satisfied of his
money that he disbursed for it, and being ready to pay what
mortgage shall appear to be due upon those other small
parcels, their Lordships would grant him letters to the Lord
President of Mounster that he and the Lord Chief Justice of
the Common Pleas that dwells there, and the Chief Justice of
Monster, or either of them, shall hear and examine this matter
and certify to their Lordships the state thereof, they may
thereafter take order to restore petitioner to his right.
P. 1. Endd.
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1618.
Jan. 1. 392. The Lord Deputy St. John to Sir Thomas Lake.
vol" 234 T^' Desires that he may have a speedy answer to his proposi-
tions to the Lords for settling the plantation of Wexford. He
has restored Robert Wells to his pension of 8s. a day, which
had by some means been struck off'. They have not yet seen the
end of the business of Waterford. The corporation must soon
either surrender their liberties or have judgment against
them. — Dublin, 1 January 1618.
Pp. 2. Signed. Add. Endd.
Jan. 22. 393. The LoED Deputy St. John to Sir Thomas Lake.
^^i'234'^2''' -^^^ been deceived by the corporation of Waterford, for after
' ' long expectation of a surrender of their liberties voluntarily
offered, when it came to the day prefixed, declined, so that a
judgment shall presently be for the seizure by law, for the
accoraplishing whereof desires the commission which Mr.
Attorney has.
The aid is now on foot, with a good beginning in some
counties. Wicklow, an Irish county, and the poorest in Ire-
land, gives 300Z. ; three other counties have paid together, and
the amount wiU be above 2,000?. . Of the rest hopes to have
the like or better.
A report runs among the people that the King had already
given away the aid. Knows not whence it may come, but
from the malicious inventions of priests. Has satisfied some,
and has written and will write to the principal gentlemen
abroad to satisfy the people that there is no such thing.
Has received his letters for dogs, &c. for the Spanish
Ambassador. Sir Edward Fisher has had favour in Wex-
ford ; he is cunning and false. — Dublin, 22 January 1617.
Pp. 2. Signed. Add. Endd.
Feb. 3. 394. The Lord Deputy St. John to Sir Thomas Lake.
^•^•' oQj'^q^' Defers proclamation for establishing an equality of the
customs of Scotland, England, and Ireland. Lord Hay and
others are expecting a defalcation in their rents in consequence.
Making of iron ordnance in Ireland.
The last letter puts him in mind of former letters received
out of Scotland, requiring him to give his opinion concerning
the making and transporting of iron ordnance. Understands
that there are some iron works in this kingdom where ord-
nance may be made if they be converted to nothing else ;
but the transporting of them into foreign countries is a con-
sideration of state wherein he dares not presume to opine.
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The men of Waterford have failed to make their surrender,
and now by judgment in the Chancery their liberties are
forfeited. Awaits His Majesty's and his Lordship's directions
for their farther proceeding. — Dublin, 3 February 1617.
P20. 2. Signed. Add. Endd.
Feb. 11. 395. The Loed Deputy St. John to the Attorney-Geneeal.
Dublin, Warrant to insert a clause in the general fiant for the
vot'^6^2, p.''234. county of Galway for the creation of the lands of Sir William
Bourke, Knt., in the barony of Longford, into an entire manor,
to be called the manor of Kilcowan, with a court baron and a
weekly market every Thursday, and one fair yearly on the
28th of August for two days ; with a rent to the King of
20 shillings Irish.
P. 1. Signed at head and end. Endd.
Feb. 17. 396. The Loed Deputy St. John to Sie T. Lake.
S-P-' ^^^'^°'^' Has written asking his advice as to a proclamation to be
published regarding equality of customs between England and
Scotland, and will be glad to have his answer. Has received
His Majesty's three letters, viz., that regarding Wexford, that
on the . devastations of church livings, and on the sowing of
hemp. The patents of escheated lands in Wexford has been
dispatched. Grants upon general surrenders in Connaught
ready to be passed. The bearer has a patent for Mountjoy
Blount to be Lord of Mountjoy in Ireland. Sir 0. Lambert
and Sir T. Bourke this day have been made barons. — Dublin,
17 February 1617.
Pf. 2. Signed. Add. Endd.
Feb. 22. 397. Sie Francis Annesley to Sie T. Lake.
^vri" 234^5^' Received his letters of the 20th Jan. the 15th of this
month, and is much encouraged with his favourable accept-
ance of his addresses, for it is the life of the endeavours of
His Majesty's servants here to have patronage and supporta-
tion. The farmers' officers of the customs have not yet
brought in their accounts. They shall have no allowance but
according to the letter of their grants.
Of the increase of exports over imports will shortly
send an abstract of the several commodities shipped from
every port this last year ; the general of quantity, being live
beeves, hides, tallow, corn, yarn, barreled beef and fish, and
from some of the Mounster ports great proportions of woollen
commodities, as caddowes, rugges, wool, mantles, Irish frize,
and the like.
Of deceits concerning the ingress of commodities little or
no mention is made in the book of entries of any gold or
silver, or of any kinds of silk. Will give directions to the
officers of the ports to incite them to better inspection.
Is glad His Majesty has not absolutely farmed the customs,
and that course which he writes of His Majesty's intention to
grant away the moiety of the profits accruing above the old
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rent will be the less disprofitable if no defalcations be allowed
out of the 6,0001. certain rent, but out of the increasing profit,
and if the moiety be only granted after such defalcation.
Since his opinion is asked touching the proposition of farm-
ing the 12c?. on the Sundaj-^ due by recusants for 10,000?.
by the year, will express himself clearly that he absolutely
dissents from that course upon any conditions whatever, and
though he could fortify his opinion with many strong reasons,
will only enforce this one, that he conceives it can never
accord with policy of state to commit so general a penalty to
the power of any particular persons, especially considering
that the bulk of this kingdom consists of recusants, insomuch
that he dares confidentially affirm that ,if that penalty were
exactly taken upon all who are liable to it by law, it would
amount to a far greater sum than 100,000?. by the year, and
he would never desire to see it in the power;of any subjects
to prosecute the extent of that statute for their own advan-
tage ; for then he fears that desire of gain would transport
them beyond moderation, and thereby hazard a general revolt,
which, or a general reformation, must instantly ensue if that
penalty were prosecuted to the uttermost. If the propositions
were in England, where the protestant party far exceeds the
recusants, would subscribe to it, as being without danger, but
as things stand here, there is no one affair in this kingdom
the well managing whereof requires more grand consideration
for the matter, and temperate execution in the manner of
levying that penalty.
Upon this occasion will assume liberty to intimate to him
that as he conceives it to be dangerous to let that penalty to
farm, so he is of opinion that it would be more pleasing to the
recusants that such moneys as are levied in this case should
be converted to His Majesty's own use or be disposed by his
princely appointment, or by public authority of this State,
rather than to be at the disposition of any particular person
whosoever, as now it is of the Bishop Almoner.^ Speaks not
this for any diminution of that most reverend personage who
is therewith entrusted by His Majesty, for he esteems him to
be a most pious sincere man, and his conscience witnesses with
him that he will religiously distribute what comes to his hands,
according to the great confidence reposed in him ; but as he
was inwardly against that particle of his grant since his first
notion of it, so he is still of belief that better effects in the
execution of that statute would have been derived from the
authority of the Deputy and Council here through all parts
of this kingdom, and the many persons to be necessarily used
in collection of those moneys would have been more fitly
chosen, and enjoined to render just accounts of their several
employments to a public state than can possibly occur by the
endeavours of any one person, how industrious and judicial
Thomas Jones, Primate and Lord Chancellor, King's Almoner.
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soever. As the matter is now handled, no man knows what
moneys come to the Bishop Almoner's hands but himself only.
He makes substitutes in all places, and they account to him,
and albeit he (Sir Francis) is confident of his Lordship's
integrity, yet he thinks it possible that some of his substitutes
may be unjust, and therefore thinks it necessary that some
course were pursued that all such as are authorised by his
Lordship to collect those moneys should give an acknowledg-
ment of the receipt thereof under their hands to every church-
warden or other particular officer in every parish from whom
they received the same, and that those notes may at every
public assizes be brought to the judges of assize, to the end
they may deliver the same to the Lord Deputy and Council,
whereby it may appear what is the total, and whether the
Bishop Almoner's substitutes truly account to him, whereas
otherwise it is in their own election to detain what they
please.
Gave Sir John King a remembrance to procure some direc-
tion from thence touching the point, as a thing very material
for public satisfaction, for when His Majesty may know cer-
tainly what money is levied in this kind he may examine or
direct the disposal of it as he please, and if the levy be so
great as is voiced, it will be a matter worthy His Majesty and
my Lord's consideration how to dispose most aptly thereof ;
and to that end he could wish that some commandment might
come from hence, requiring the Bishop Almoner to send over
half-yearly certificates to His Majesty or my Lords of his
receipts and disbursements, for all the Council here are absolute
strangers to the particularities thereof, as indeed they are
to many other businesses of great consequence, wherein he
thinks their advice and endeavours would give much advan-
tage to His Majesty's profit and service.
Will only add that the taking of 12d. on the Sunday upon
4,000 persons, in the year makes 10,000Z., and that number is
not great, being moderately selected through all parts of this
kingdom, by which he concludes against the farm with this
further demonstration, that if His Majesty will be pleased to
appoint the sum which he will have raised by that penalty,
the number of persons are to be proportioned accordingly, and
he should think that this State might manage that business
by His Majesty's commandment with more indiiferency and
general contentment than any particular person whosoever ;
for it is the condition of multitudes to oppose and repine at
particular men's actions, when they will condescend and submit
to the public directions of a Prince or State.
Knows well that he varies in opinion with some chief per-
sons here touching this business, which perhaps they desire
should continue in the course now in practice, and their know-
ledge of his freedom herein will bring dislike upon him ; but
he, who is reserved enough otherwise, has delivered his opinion
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faithfully to him, as he will ever do in whatsoever he shall
please to require it of him. — Dublin, 22 February 1617.
Pf. 4. Signed. Endd.
Feb. 26. 398. The Loed Deputy to His Majesty's Counsel.
Dublin Castle, Warrant to prepare a fiant of a grant to Henry Baron of
vol. 62, p. 27o'. Ibreckan of the government of Thomond, with the fee of 10s.
a day, his father, Donagh Earl of Thomond, being desirous to
assign the same to him.
Pp. 2. Orig. Signed at head. Endd.
Mar. 3. 399. Sir Henry Docwra to [ ].
^■^■' 23^6^' Thanks him for acceptance of his services by a letter in his
own hand.
The affairs of this kingdom worthy of being advertised he
takes to be are the business of Wexford, Waterford, and the
levying of the aid.
For that of Wexford it is now thought fully accomplished,
and the new measuring of those lands has now discovered
that half the country was before distributed under the name
of a quarter only, so that the proportions reduced to the true
intention of His Majesty, a fourth part is cast back again to
the natives, whereof there are by that means now about four
score made freeholders more than formerly were ; for which
unexpected good befallen them they seem to be heartily
thankful to the King, and such undertakers as had patents
full and completely passed unto them and surrendered them
in their obedience to the King have taken them out anew,
and hold themselves satisfied, as they seem, with that allow-
ance that is given them by a true and exact measure. The
rest of the patents not perfected but intended only and left
in the Hanaper, are utterly frustrated ; only the Bishop of
Waterford has got by the bargain 1,000 acres, and Sir Francis
Blundell 500, which His Majesty lately expressed his pleasure
they should have given them. The King's rent is raised on
the whole about 300?. a year, and the charge of the work
defrayed by the country.
For them of Waterford, their carriage has been strange.
Many a fair show of promise have they made of freely sur-
rendering their charters, and for that purpose have even given
power to certain attorneys to do it, but so very defectively
that His Majesty's counsel-at-law thought fit to propound it
unto them in a more full and perfect form, which they dis-
liked not of, but craved time to go home and propound it
anew in their town assembly, with certain promises to return
Ijy a day (which, as he remembers, was the last of the
holidays at the furthest). But they have neither come nor
sent, and frequent advertisements have been brought from
amongst them, which imply that they have no intention of
fulfilling their professions. The judgment is thereupon de-
nounced in the Chancery for seizing their liberties, and by
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virtue of that commission lately come from England, the
Lord Chief Justice is gone to put it in execution, and about
this time they make account the Lord President of that pro-
vince and he are met about it ; how they will take the matter
when they see themselves reduced to the state of private meh,
and their town, of whose antiquity and fidelity they were wont
to brag, to be a mere disfranchised village, shall he hopes to
hear very shortly.
For the aid, there are 10 shires already accounting the
cities of Dublin, Drogheda, and Kilkenny that have freely
yielded to charge themselves with a contribution, some of
2001., some of 2501., and some of 300?. apiece, which amounts
to in all about 2,500Z., and when the rest for the whole
kingdom shall come in, which they make no doubt will follow
these examples, it is estimated to come to a matter of 6,000?.
or 7,000?., which they desire may be gathered at two pay-
ments, one in May next and the other about Michaelmas
following.
The treating of this business makes the Lord Deputy
tender for imposing any charge on the country for relief of
the soldiers, whose wants notwithstanding are brought unto
him, to be grown to the highest extremity. Wishes they
may be considered of in England. It behoves him to speak
in that business, but what to say more therein than he has
already he cannot imagine, and could justly complain of the
jealousies and the slanders he incurs by it are great and
undeserved, but he knows well the state of the time. Must
attend with patience. Beseeches him not to withdraw his
hand from procuring them some redress at least with the
greatest conveniency and speed that may be. The plantation
of Longford is prepared for by the Lord Deputy. Thinks he
looks daily for some directions from the King. WiU say
nothing of it, but prays God His Majesty be not urged by
importimate suitors to give away more than all the escheated
lands will bear. — Dublin, 3 March 1617.
Pp. 3. Signed. Encld.
April 1. 400. The Lord Deputy to Sir John Davys or Sir Robert
Dubiiu, Jacob, Knt.
vol. 62, p 283. Warrant to draw up a fiant of a grant unto Edward Elliott
of the office of searcher, packer, and guadger in the ports of
Waterford, New Rosse, and the creeks belonging, with a
yearly fee of 61. 13s. 4(i. English, upon the surrender of the
same by Thos. Pulford.
P. 1. Orig. Signed at head. Endd.
April 21. 401. The Lord Deputy to Sir John Davys.
Dublin Castle, Warrant to prepare a fiant of a grant to Patrick Maule,
vor6^2, p^l'vo. one of the King's bedchamber, of three parts of four of the
benefit of all intrusions, concealed wardships, fines for aliena-
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tion -without license, meane profits, &c. according to His Ma-
jesty's letters of 28 February last, the fourth part to be
reserved to the King.
P. 1. Orig. Signed at head. Endd.
April 22. 402. Wool and Woolfells.
^vol' 234 ^7 ^' ■'^°*® ^^ *^® bonds taken by the customer of Drogheda for
wools and woolfells shipped at the said port.
P. 1. ETidd.
April 28. 403. The Lord Deputy to the Attorney-General.
Carte Pa°'r Warrant to forbear to insert certain lands and houses in the
vol. 62, p. 282. town and fields of Clayne, co. Kildare, to pass unto Mr. Wm.
Crowe, upon the Lord Roche's grant, until after considera-
tion of the claim of Anthony St. Leger, Esq., to the said
property.
P. 1. Orig. Signed at head. Endd.
vol. 234, 7a.
April. 404. Minute of Letter from [ ] to the Lord
SP-, Ireland, DEPUTY.
To assist Sir J. King and Mr. Burchenshaw in taking the
musters.
To require the Master and Fellows of Dublin College to keep
the weekly lecture in Christchurch either upon Fridays or Tues-
days, as he shall appoint, without the former allowance of 40?.per
annum, which they had for it, in regard His Majesty has dealt
very graciously and bountifully with them and the college,
otherwise the Lords to give allowance that the said Lord
Deputy appoint so many several collectors of the fines and
casualties as he and the vice-treasurer shall think fit, and to give
them in consideration of their pains 26;. sterling out of every
20s. that they shall coUect and bring in. And likewise for
such part of the said fines and casualties as the aforesaid
collectors shall not receive, but return nihils after twice writ-
ing for, to appoint new coUeetoi^, and to allow them 5s. in the
pound for their pains and service therein.
That his lordship be required to command the commissioners
of the wards to call for all such as be in ward, and take a
sure course with their guardians for their bringing up and
education in Dublin, and when they shall be fit for it, in the
college, and to compel their guardians and such as have the
profits of their livings, to allow the said wards competent
maintenance respectively.
And lastly, that his Lordship be required to observe His
Majesty's directions now sent, and all others formerly sent, or
hereafter to be sent, either from His Majesty or the Lords, by
way of instruction, and to acquaint the Council therewith from
time to time, and in all haste his secretaries to record them,
and read them twice a year at the Council board, for the better
informing of his Lordship and the Council there.
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That he please to take notice of the want of money to pay
the army, which the Lord Treasurer promiseth shall be sent
half-yearly henceforward, and that the arrears shall be paid as
soon as money comes into the Exchequer here.
His Lordship to be required to take care for the putting
in execution of his own instructions, concerning the spiritual
livings and lands appointed for the said schools in Ulster.
Pp. 3. Endd. : April 1618. A minute of a letter concerning
Sir John Kinge and others.
[April 1618 ?] 405. The King to the Lord Deputy.
S.P., Ireland, "Jq permit the Earl of Thomond to come into England.
vol. 234, 7b,
P. 1. Endd. : " E. of Thomond. Never seen or signed."
[April.] 406. The Lord Deputy to the Privy Council.
S"fi2 "^^^247 Could not write sooner in answer to his Lordship's letter
'^' ' concerning Waterford, because " many of vis, by reason of His
Majesty's journeys abroade we are dispearsed," and because the
directions formerly given concerning Kilkenny and Limerick
on like " undutifull proceedings in the election of their magis-
trates might give his Lordship some light of His Majesty's
intention " to reduce them to obedience. Therefore in the case
of Waterford they signify in the King's name that legal pro-
ceedings are to be taken, either by quo warranto or scire facias
as His Majesty's counsel shall advise. And when by the
course of the laws the liberties of this city, or of other towns,
shall be in His Majesty's hands, they shall then rest in the
nature of villages, without authority or power of government ;
a provisional form of rule being established until the King
sees fit to reincorporate them on reasonable terms.
Pp. 2. Endd.
April. 407. Petition of James Spenser and other Enghsh Inhabi-
S.P., Ireland, tanfs of a Plantation in Carbrie, county Cork, to the
yo\.2.u,io. Privy Council.
Whereas Sir John Skinner, Knt., deceased, Tho. Crook, and
John Winthropp, Tho. Notte, and Jas. Salmon, gent., and
many other Enghsh gentlemen, about ten years since purchased
several parcels of lanji lying in the barony of Carbrie in county
Cork, with resolution at their great charge to erect several Eng-
lish towns, plant several colonies of English people, and settle
God's true religion, and due subjection to His Majesty in those
parts ; divers Irish recusants have combined themselves to oppose
the said plantation, amongst whom one Walter Coppinger, of
Cloghan, gent., was and is the principal. In pursuit of which
design they have for these ten years last past sought by mani-
fold unlawful means to banish all the English people out of
those parts, and by their continual corrupt and violent courses
have undone many, and extremely dampnified others of the
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said English inhabitants. Whereof divers former complaints
having been made to their Lordships by several petitions of
multitudes of Englishmen, and seconded by reports in writing
from the Lord President and council of the province of
Munster, they were pleased to give orders at sundry times for
prevention of the said practices to the Lord Deputy and the
Lord President. Whereupon the said Coppinger and divers of
his confederates have been censured in the Star Chamber there,
for procuring multitudes of indictments of treasons, felonies,
riots, and other crimes to be found against the said English
inhabitants upon some feigned surmises and corrupt oaths,
with practices by popish juries, and for committing bloody
riots upon them to weary them from those parts. Notwith-
standing all which discoveries and punishments, the said
Coppinger, continuing his malicious and covetous desire to
supplant the said plantationers and get their possessions, has
by very many forgeries, champerties, maintainers, and other
like corrupt and unlawful courses, (for which he is yet uncen-
sured,) gotten several pretended titles to all their lands ; under
colour whereof he continues these unjust vexations to their
excessive damage, and many of their utter undoings, unless
their Lordships shall afford them relief in their accustomed
justice and wisdom. For redress whereof and for the full
discovery of the said popish conspiracy against the planting
of English protestants in those parts, and for the prevention
thereof, and for the discovery of many other practices of the
said Coppinger's, whereby he has unlawfully gotten into the
possession of many lands of very great value belonging of
right to His Majesty, to the Church, and to many of His
Highness's subjects in those parts, and for the restoring thereof
as of right they ought, and that the said English inhabitants,
upon full discovery of the premises, may have the benefit
of their Lordships' former orders for their, protection against
future oppression.
Pray them to grant a commission to some understanding
commissioners in those parts to examine such witnesses as
shall be nominated unto them upon the articles hereunto
annexed, and to return their depositions to them, and also to
require the Lord Deputy of Ireland or the Lord President of
Munster, without delay, to send the said Coppinger before their
Lordships to answer to the premises.
P. 1.
May 2. 408, The Lord Deputy to Sir John Davys.
Cartl^^pers,' Warrant to prepare a fiant of a grant to Richard Eyton of
vol. 62, p. 279. the office of Clerk of the Market in all Leinster, and the
counties of East and West Meath, -wifh the annual fee of 101.
English. Vacant by the forfeiture of the office by the absence,
without warrant, of Edw. Brookes.
P. 1. Orig. Signed at head. Endd.
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May 5.
Dublin Castle,
Carte Papers,
vol. 62, p. 274.
May 6,
Dublin,
Carte Papers,
vol. 62, p. 267.
May 6.
Dublin Castle,
Carte Papers,
vol. 62, p. 273.
May 6.
Dublin Castle,
Carte Papers,
vol. 62, p. 278.
May 6.
Dublin Castle,
Carte Papers,
vol. 62, p. 271.
May 7.
Dublin Castle,
Carte Papers,
vol. 62, p. 277.
May 8.
Dublin Castle,
Carte Papers,
vol. 62, p. 272.
409. The Lord Deputy to Sir John Davys.
Warrant to prepare a fiant of a license to Donnogh Earl
of Thomond to go to England, and remain there four months,
according to His Majesty's letters of January 12 last.
P. 1. Orig. Signed at head. Endd.
410. The Lord Deputy to the Attorney-General or Sir
Robert Jacob, Knt., His Majesty's Solicitor.
Warrant to draw forth a fiant of a grant of the office of
Printer- General for Ireland unto Felix Kingston, Mathew
Lownes, and Bartholomew Downes, citizens and stationers of
London, being recommended by the Company of Stationers,
for the term of 21 years after the expiration, surrender, forfei-
ture, or other avoidance whatsoever of the patent heretofore
granted to John Frankton, now printer here, with this proviso,
that the grant shall not be in anywise i-epugnant or contrary
to any grant heretofore made to Robt. Barker, His Majesty's
printer in England, or to Bonham Norton, or any others.
P. 1. Orig. Signed at head.
411. The Lord Deputy to Sir John Davys.
Warrant to prepare a fiant of a grant to Elizabeth widow
of Ralph Birchensha, of an annuity of \00l. English, accord-
ing to His Majesty's letters of April 3 last.
P. 1. Orig. Signed at head. Endd.
412. The Lord Deputy to Sir John Davys.
Warrant to prepare a fiant of a grant to Neile Karny of the
King's free pardon for killing Tobye Sheyagh.
P. 1. Orig. Signed at head. Endd.
413. The Lord Deputy to Sir John Davys.
Warrant to prepare a fiant of a grant to Adam Birchensha
of an annuity of 501. on the decease of his father Ralph,
according to His Majesty's letters of April 3 last.
P. 1. Orig. Signed at head. Endd.
414. The Lord Deputy to Sir John Davys.
WaiTant to prepare a fiant of a grant of the office of one
of His Majesty's Secretaries of Ireland, with all rights belonging
to it, as Sir Dudley Norton enjoyed it in the lifetime of Sir
Rd. Cooke, according to His Majesty's letters of Oct. 31, in
the 14th of his reign.
P. 1. Orig. Signed at head. Endd.
415. The Lord Deputy to Sir John Davys.
Warrant to prepare a fiant of a license to John Kennedy,
second Chamberlain of the Exchequer, to remain in England
for six months, with a grant of a pardon for his absence
hitherto.
P, 1. Orig. Signed at head. Endd.
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May 8.
Dublin Castle,
Carte Papers,
vol. 62, p. 276.
May 8.
Dublin Castle,
Carte Papers,
vol. 62, p. 269.
May 14.
S.P., Ireland,
vol. 234, 8.
May 15.
Dublin Castle,
Carte Papers,
vol. 62, p. 255.
May 15.
Dublin,
Carte Papers,
vol. 62, p. 264.
416. The LoED Deputy to Sir John Davys.
Warrant to prepare a fiant of a grant to Sir Francis Annesley
of all fees, profits, &e., as Sir Dudley Norton hath for the
execution of the office of Principal Secretary in Ireland, without
making mention therein of Sir Francis' surrender of the grant
made to him of the offices of Mustermaster-General and Clerk
of the Cheque, the said Sir Francis having hitherto dis-
charged the duties of one of the principal secretaries without
fee.
Pp. 2. Orig. Signed at head. Endd.
417. The Lord Deputy to Sir John Davis.
Warrant to prepare a fiant of a grant to Robert King of
the offices and place of Mustermaster-General and Clerk of
the Cheque of Ireland, according to His Majesty's letters of
April 14 last, on surrender of the same by Sir Francis Annesley.
P. 1. Orig. Signed at head. Endd.
418. Lord Deputy and Council to the Privy Council.
The bearer of these letters is the Earl of Thomond. Were
unwilling at this time to admit his departure considering the
importance of his residence within the province of Munster,
and especially at Waterford, where his presence and judicious
carriage has produced general obedience of those people to
the provincial government since their disfranchisement. The
Lord of Ibrackan and Sir Thomas Browne supply his govern-
ment during his absence. — Dublin Castle, 14 May.
Signed : 01. St. John, Tho. Dublin, Cane, J. Armaghe,
Arth. Chichester, Geo. Miden, &c. ; Garrett Moore, Cha.
Wilmot, Arthur Savage, Hen. Docwra, Dom. Sarsfelde, WiUiam
Methwold, Will. Jones, Ad. Loftus, Toby Caulfield, Fr. Aungier,
Hugh Montgomerie, J. Kinge, James Hamilton, Fra. Annesley.
Pp. 2. Add. Endd.
419. The Lord Deputy to Sir John Davys.
Warrant to prepare a fiant of a grant to Laurence Esmond
(without fine) of the wardship and custody of the body of
Edmond Lord Burgh of Castle Connell, of the benefit of his
marriage, and profit of his lands during his minority.
P. 1. Signed at head. Endd.
420. The Lord Deputy to the Attorney-General.
Warrant to draw up a fiant containing a grant to Sir
Barnard Greenevile, Kt., of a court leet and a court baron
to be holden at Fermoy, co. Cork, and another for the
segniorie of Kynalmeky in the same county, two fairs yearely
at Fermoy aforesaid on St. Barnabas day and St. Simon
and St. Jude, and a weekly market every Friday, and
also two fairs yearely at Nucestowne in the segniorie of
Kinalmeky, one on May-day and the other upon St. Francis'
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day, and a weekly market to be kept there every Thursday.
Keserving to the King for the said fairs and markets the
yearly rent of 31. Irish.
P. 1. Orig. Signed at head. Endd.
May 16. 421. Passport from the Lord Deputy for Christopher
S.P., Ireland, NeWGENT.
' ' The King's license to Christopher Newgent of Corbetston,
Esq., to make his repair to the Spa in Germany, and there to
remain by the space of six months next ensuing the date
hereof for the better recovery of his health. Given at His
Majesty's Castle of Dublin, 16 May 1618.
Add. : " To aU governors, mayors, sheriffs, justices of the
peace, and others His Majesty's officers, ministers, and sub-
jects to whom it may appertain, and to every of them."
Signed and covmtersign^d : He. Holcrofb.
P. 1. Endd.
May 18. 422. Lord Deputy and Council to the Privy Council.
^^{'234 T?' Have licensed the inhabitants of Waterford to send agents
' ■ over. As to the affairs of Waterford and their proceedings
therein, they^refer to the relation of the President of Munster,
who is in his repair to their Lordships. — Dublin Castle, 18
May 1618.
Signed: 01. St. John, Tho. Dublin, Cane, Geor. Miden,
Hen. Docwra, WiU. Jones, WiUm. Methwold, Hugh Mont-
gomerie, Laurence Esmonde, J. Kinge, James Hamiltone.
P. 1. Add. Endd.
May 18. 423. Lord Deputy and Council to the Privy Council.
^'^'m^To' ^^ John Kinge has arrived with letters and the two new
' ■ establishments. Money is to be sent for the relief of the
soldiers, some of whom had been starved to death. — Dublin
Castle, 18 May 1618.
Signed : 01. St. John, Tho. Dublin, Cane, Arth. Chichester,
Geo. Miden, Cha. Wilmot, Arthur Savage, WiU. Jones, WUl.
Methwold, Fr. Aungier, Toby Caulfield, H. Power, Fran.
Kingston, Laurence Esmonde, J. Kinge, Fra. Annesley.
Pp. 3. Add. Endd. Enclosing,
May 20. 424. Certificate of Monies received and Arrears due.
S.P., Ireland, Certificate of all monies received from 1 July 1616 to 31
^° ■ ' '■ March 1618, and also the amount of arrears due to the army
till that time.
Signed by Docwra.
Pp. 2. Endd.
S.P., Ireland, 425. LiST of CONCORDATUMS.
vol.234, on. ^ jjg^ ^£ concordatums as have to be paid out of the
treasure and revenue between 1 October 1617 and 31 March
1618. 12 October 1617, to Ric. Morgan, for charges of repair
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to England to show His Majesty some of the silver mines
discovered in this kingdom. 18 October 1617, to Mr. Harry
Holcrofte, one of the Lord Deputy's secretaries. 22 October
1617, to Capt. Hugh Clatworthy. 29 November 1617, 101.
English to Cormocke O'Hagan, for kiUing of one Eevelyn
M'Colloe M'Donnell O'Neile, a notable and proclaimed traitor,
and paid out of the treasure. 9 December 1617, to Matt.
Bentlie, pursviivant, for employment into remote parts, having
lost a horse therein price 5?. sterling. 7 December 1617, to
Sir Wm. Usher, Kt., clerk of His Majesty's Priv^' Council, for
his pains taken in keeping an exact book of all the sums of
the estreats, fines, &c. taken at general and quarter sessions
for three years according to His Majesty's special directions.
20 January 1617, Eleanor Walshe, widow of one Nich.
Bennett, late pursuivant. January 1617, to Capt. Hugh
Culme, for his entertainment as provost-marshal of counties
Cavan and Monaghan for 245 days ended 31 December 1617.
4 February 1617, to Garrett M'Lisaughe, for apprehending
one Teige Eeaghe O'Connor, a notable rebel ; eodem to Sir
Tho. Eotherhame, Knt., for viewing castles and forts of Mona-
ghan, Moyerie Mountjoie, and Charlemount M'hereinhe abided
20 days. 7 February 1617, to Rob. Pepper, owner of the
post bark, towards a late loss sustained at sea coming over
with packets and other expeditions, the master of his bark
'being cast away, &c. 12 February 1617, to Wm. Kinge, gent.,
for his travel, charges, and carriage into England, with Brian
O'E-orcke, His Majesty's ward, whose delivery there the
Lords of the Privy Council have certified, wishiag the said
WUliam Kinge to be recompensed for the trust. February
1617, to Dan. Mullyneuxe, Ulster King-of-arms, for attendance
and publication of His Majesty's style eight festival days.
10 March 1617, to Capt. Nich. Pynnar, for employment into
the province of Ulster and Connaught to view the forts, &c.
8 March 1617, to Sir J a. Ward, Elnt,, His Majesty's auditor,
for his extraordinary pains taken in trying and casting the
several subsidy rolls for both payments and for paper and
parchment about the accounts, being in number 260. Octo-
ber 1617, to John Steere, late chaplain to the Lord President
of Munster, for three [half years entertainment ; he was
usually paid in the province by the clerk of the fines there,
but the fines being all paid into the Exchequer, sued to be
paid out of revenue. 13 November 1617, to Th. Lloyd, chap-
lain to the Lord President and state of Munster. 12 Novem-
ber 1617, to Nich. Beavans, keeper of the Council Chamber.
1 December 1617, to Sir Rob. Jacob, Knt., His Majesty's
solicitor,"for his journey to Waterford. 20 December 1617, to
Greg. Holton, pursuivant for the Council Chamber ; eodem to
Sir Beverley Newcomen, Knt., in consideration of his surren-
dering of the letters patent of the office of keeper of Kilmain-
ham House. 25 March 1618, to Ann Barnuppe, widow, for
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the relief of herself and children, being the wife of an ancient
soldier who was executed as was alleged upon the false accu-
sation of some ill-affected to him. February 1617, to Edw.
Haries, chief justice of the province of Munster, as a reward
for the many extraordinary services by him performed at his
place these 10 years past.
Signed : 01. St. John, Tho. Dublin, Cane, Brabazon, Arthur
Savage, Will. Jones, Dom. Sarsfelde, Willm. Methwold, Fr.
Aungier, Toby Caulfield, H. Power, Fran. Kingslie, Laurence
Esmonde, J. Kinge, Fra. Annesley.
23 February 1617. A concordatum of 929?. lis. Enghsh,
granted to Humphry Farname, Esq., as so much formerly by
him disbursed for the new building of the gate house of the
Castle of Dublin and other reparations within the same, by
virtue of His Majesty's special directions contained in the
25th article of instructions to the Deputy.
Note in margin. — The account of this money was taken
upon oath by Sir John Kinge and Sir Fran. Annesley.
Signed as above.
Pp. 7. Endd.
May 18. 426. Lord Deputy and Council to the Privy Council.
\'o] 234 T2' Kecommend to their Lordships the bearer, Sir Adam Loftus.
' ■ —Dublin Castle, 18 May 1618.
Signed: 01. St. John, Tho. Dublin, Cane, J. Armaghe,
Arthur Chichester, Geor. Miden, Garrett Moore, Arthur
Savage, Cha. Wilmot, Thomond, Will. Jones, Dom. Sarsfelde,
Henry Docwra, Willm. Methwold, Fr. Aungier, Toby Field,
J. Kinge, Sir Adam Loftus.
P. 1. Add. Endd.
May 21. 427. Petition of Sir John Moor.
v^lfeaf p^Teo. Petition of Sir John Moor, of Croghan, to the Lord Deputy,
praying that a warrant may be granted for a license of aliena-
tion to enable him to convey certain lands to ffafees [feof-
fees] to the use of his son and his sons. With warrant by the
Lord Deputy to Sir John Davis to prepare a fiant in accord-
ance with the prayer of the petitioner.
P. 1. Orig. Signed at end. Endd.
May 23. 428. The Lord Deputy to the Attorney-General.
Carte"paperB, Warrant to draw up a fiant of pardon unto Sir Thomas
Tol. 62, p. 268. Phillips, George Carey, Esq., and John Meeke, Esq., leaving a
blank for the fines, and inserting therein a proviso that it
shall not extend to pardon any that are defendants in the
court of Castlechamber, nor to pardon any intrusions, fines,
alienations, arrerages, debts, or accompts, due or answerable
to His Majesty.
P. 1. Orig. Signed at head. Endd.
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May 25. 429. The Lord Deputy to the Attorney-General.
Carte"papers, Warrant to draw up a fiant containing a grant of a license
vol. 62, p. 266. from the King unto Richard FitzSymons, merchant, during
his life for the erection of one tanhouse and for tanning of
hides and leather at Gortneyhanemagh, the town where the
Castle of Lymevadie stands in the barony of Kennagh, co.
Londonderry ; and also a grant unto Michael Taffe, merchant,
during his life for the erection of a tanhouse and to tan hides
and leather at^ the Newtowne of Lymevadie, in the aforesaid
barony and co., in which grant is to be inserted a clause of
Non obstante of the statute prohibiting all persons to tan
hides except such as were licensed by Sir Henry Sidney, Knt.,
and also an inhibition to all others to set up or keep any tan-
houses within the said barony, other than such as have
licenses from the said Sir Hehry Sidney or Sir Arthur
Chichester.
P. 1. Orig. Signed at head. Endd.
May 25. 430. The Lord Deputy and Council to the Privy Council.
v^!'23f Ts' ^^^'^^ *^® wardship of Edmond Lord Burk, of Castle Con-
nell, and his marriage, to Sir L. Esmond. Comment upon
the perverse carriage of Theobald Burk, Baron of the Brittas,
in claiming the honour and lands of Castleconnell contrary to
His Majesty's intention, when he was graciousty pleased to
dignify him with a new title. They have not delivered him
the house of Castle Connell.— Dublin Castle, 25 May 1618.
Signed : 01. St. John, Geor. Miden, Thos. Dublin, Cane,
Brabazon, Cha. Wilmot, Hemy Docwra, Will. Jones, Willm.
Methwold, Toby Caulfield, H. Power, Era. Annesley, James
Hamilton.
Pp. 3. Add. Endd.
[May] 431. Return of the Commissioners at Waterford, by Sir
Carte Papers, John Blennerhasset.
vol 62 p 239
' ' ' Zabulon Beirge and William Phillips appeared before them
on April 25, and refused to make any return of any jury,
saying that it would be a breach of their liberties to do so.
They find that from July 1616, when the office of mayor was
void because Alex. CuflFe refused to take the oath of supre-
macy, until April 1, 1617, at which time Walter Cleer was
elected, there was no mayor sworn nor none that executed the
office. Since the death of Chief Justice Sir Nicholas Walshe
some years ago, there has been no recorder elected, nor
sherifis sworn since July 1616, when Patrick Meilor and
Patrick Whyte refused to take the oath of supremacy, until
Z. Beirge was elected on October 28, and Wm. Phillips in the
January following. Also that in April 23, 1616, a gaol
delivery was held by the then mayor and sheriffs, Richard
Wadding assisting them, since which time there has been no
gaol delivery until April 17, 1617, when Cleer, Beirge, and
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[June 28.]
S.P., Ireland,
vol. 234, 15a.
S.P., Ireland,
vol. 234, 15 b.
441. Thomas Power to the Lohds of Council.
Petition of Thomas Power, son of the late Lord Power, to
the Privy Council, for letters to the Treasurer-at-war or
Receiver of Ireland for payment of the arrears of his pension.
Order in Council thereon.
P. 1. Endd. : " You may inform the Lords that I have
perused the establishment, and find no such man as this upon
it."
442. Sir H. Docwra's Certificate.
Also Sir Henry Docwra's certificate that there is no such
man on the establishment.
Pp. 2.
June 29.
Dutlin Castle,
Carte Papers,
vol. 62, p. 257.
443. The Lord Deputy to Sir John Davys.
Warrant to prepare a fiant of a grant to Randall Povey of
the ofSce of one of the pursuivants of Ireland, with the salary
of 12d. a day vacant by the death of Thady Farrall, to be held
■with all such other profits as have been enjoyed by his prede-
cessor and by John Linch and Giles Stanley.
P. 1. Orig. Signed at head. Endd.
June 29.
Dublin Castle,
Carte Papers,
vol. 62, p. 253.
June 29.
S.P., Ireland,
vol. 234, 16.
444. The Lord Deputy to Sir John Davys.
Order to prepare two fiants of grants to Lodowik Duke of
Lenox, for the several terms of 56 years, to begin March 25
last past, of the office of aulnegeor and collector of the subsidy
and alnage, and of the farm of the same and moiety of the
forfeitures, fees, and profits thereto belonging of all vendible
cloths, kersies, frizes, rugs, mantles, fastians, stuffs, &c. in
Ireland, paying to the King a rent of 20?.
Pp. 2. Signed at head. Endd.
445. The Lord Deputy to the Privy Council.
Having received their directions by letters of the 10th of
June, caused Verdon, the priest, to be called into the Castle-
chamber, where, on his knees, he acknowledged his wicked
error, and the justice of his censure, and seemed to express
much sorrow for it. The next morning sent the sheriffs of
Dublin to him and made known His Majesty's and their
Lordships' merciful favour, who were pleased that the part of
his censure that concerned his ears should be remitted, but
that he must prepare himself to endure the execution of the
rest, and thence the sheriffs carried him to the pillory, it being
a market day, and set him thereon for the space of one hour,
and so brought him back to the Castle again, where he shall
remain.
By their letters of the last of March, brought by Sir John
King, their pleasure was, that he should inquire and certify
the state of the lands allotted by His Majesty in the planta-
tion of Ulster for the maintenance of free schools. Has
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directed commissions to inquire thereof; likewise for the stay
of the pension of 4>0l. per annum to the college near Dublin
for the maintenance of a weekly lecture in Christchurch, and
to require the college to undertake the continuance of that
lecture themselves hereafter. Caused the provost and fellows
to come before him at the Council table, and acquainted them
with His Majesty's pleasure. Those of the fellows that came
with the provost, being the best of their society, they found
to be young men and none of them able, as was said, to under-
take that lecture, unless it were one or two that were beneficed,
and had cures of souls within this city ; so that it appeared to
them that, albeit they should receive His Majesty's former
bounty, yet of themselves they were not able to continue the
lecture without employing some other. Then moved them, as
a part of thankfulness for His Majesty's extraordinary bounty
and liberal grants of great scopes of lands and a large pension,
that they should out of their own means entertain one or
more able preachers to discharge that service, whereunto they
pretended want of means to furnish such an extraordinary
charge without the lessening of their society, so that upon
their failing the lecture has since ceased, and will hence-
forward, unless they be quickened by an absolute command-
ment to undertake it, whereof he thought it meet to advertise
their Lordships.
Received other letters of the same date requiring parti-
cular defaults of the undertakers in the late plantation in
Ulster. The overseers appointed must spend a good part of
this summer in measuring the escheated lands in Longford,
&c., but what certificates he can get at in the meantime he
will transmit to their Lordships. All the British passed their
lands in England, and few of their grants are yet transmitted
to the Eolls here, and all their bonds expressing their con-
ditions for building and otherwise were taken in England and
Scotland and never sent hither, so that they have no ground
to judge of the breach of such conditions as they stand bound
to perform. And therefore order might be given for the
sending over of a transcript of their several letters patent
remaining in His Majesty's records in England and of such
bonds as remain in Scotland, otherwise it is not possible to
certify them of breaches of their covenants, neither can His
Majesty's officers of his Exchequer here set down the certainty
of their rents and reservations. His Majesty's surveyor-
general and escheator of Munster have attended the Lord
of Thomond and other special commissioners authorised to
inquire of such lands and rents, &c. as escheated by the for-
feiture of the city and liberties of Waterford. The office is
not yet made ready to be returned into the Chancery, but
understands that the revenues are very good and profitable,
and the better opinion is, that His Majesty has title to most
of the houses in the city.
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The new gatehouse of the castle of Dublin nearly finished.
Has caused three brass cannons with their furniture to be
put on a Dutch hoy, and has bargained with them for taking
one more out of the fort of Duncannon and one other at
Corke, and for the transporting of all five 'to the Tower of
London. Desires that the culverins and demi-culverins ordered
to be sent in their places may be transported hither with
speed.— Dublin, 29 June 1618.
P-p. 3. Signed. Endd.
June. 446. Petition of Thomas and Christopher Wilson.
^'F'ilr^is^' Petition of Sir Thomas Wilson, clerk of papers and records,
' ' and Christopher Wilson, his brother, praying His Majesty
would grant 2,000 acres of land in Ireland to Sir Thomas and
1,000 acres to his brother, which they would undertake to plant
and inhabit with English subjects, with the King's answer
thereto.
" His Majesty commanded me ta put him in mind of the
petitioner when distribution should be made of the land in-
tended to be planted, and then he would be pleased to have a
favourable regard unto him. — Humfrey May."
P. 1. Endd.
July 1. 447. The Lord Deputy to any of His Majesty's Counsel.
Carte Papers, Warrant to prepare an affidavit containing four several
'^' ' licenses for the retailing of wines and making and selling of
aqua vitse or usquebaugh by John Coman, of Athlone, in
Loghreagh, co. Galloway, and other towns in the said county,
except Athenry, the town of Galway, and the barony of Kil-
connel in the county of Galway, and in the towns of Birro-
sowle, and in other towns and places within the five baronies,
of Morisk, Birrosoule, Irris, Castlereagh, and Gallen, co. Mayo,
in Athlone, Sligo, Koscommon ; by the said John Coman in
Ballintober and all places in co. Eoscommon (except the town
of Roscommon, the baronies of Athlone and Boyle, the towns
of TuLske, Elphin, and Ardkearne) and in Ballynott ; and by
Tho. Wapoth and the said J. Coman within Athlone and a
mile and a half circle round it ; and by Tho. Nolan of Bal-
linsohe in Callowe and all places in the barony of Kilconnell,
with the petition of the agent, Geo. Richards.
Pp. 2. Orig. Signed at head.
July 1. 448. Surrender to the King of their Court Baeon of
Acta Eegia KiLMACEENAN, CoUNTY of DONEGAL, by the ProVOSt,
HibCTmca, Fellows, and Scholars of Trinity College, Dublin.
Ireland. The King, by letters patent of 9th of August, in the 8th
year of his reign, having granted to the Provost, Fellows, and
Scholars of Trinity College, near Dublin, the territory of
Tooaghie, in the county of Armagh, and Slutmutroney, in
Fermanagh, and also the dissolved abbey of Kilmacrenan, in
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the county of Donegal, and the lands thereto belonging, and
erected the same lands into the manor of Kilmacrenan, with
power to the said Provost, Fellows, and Scholars to hold a Court
Baron there before their seneschal and the free tenants of the
said manor, the said Provost, Fellows, and Scholars, now for
ever release to the King their Court Baron, in order that it
shall be for ever extinguished. — Sealed, and delivered by the
said Provost, Fellows, and Scholars, 1st of July 1618. Ac-
knowledged and taken before Thomas, Archbishop of Dublin,
Chancellor.
Pp. 4. Gofy.
July 2. 449. Letter of Attorney by the Provost, Fellows, and
l^i''- Scholars of Trinity College, Dublin, to Francis Edge-
worth.
Empowering him to acknowledge before the Chancellor or
Master of the KoUs, or any of the Masters of the Court of
Chancery their release above mentioned. — Dated and sealed
2ndof July 1618.
Pp. 3. Copy.
July 13. 450. The Lord Deputy to Sir John Davys.
^arte°P£rtrs' Warrant to prepare a fiant of a grant to Francis Edgeworth
vol. 62, p. 261. of an annuity of 20i. English, on surrender of the same by
Edward Carye.
P. 1. Orig. Signed at head. Endd.
July 15. [451. Commissioners of "Wards in Ireland to the Privy
S.P., Ireland, " COUNCIL.
' ' Send their Lordships a " view " of these our last year's
labours in the execution of this commission. Met with great
difficulties in the performance of that service by the escheator's
claims to both offices of escheator and feodary, but have
reduced them to conformity. Are sending the wards to school.
—Dublin, 15 July 1618.
Signed : Will. Jones, WiUm. Methwold, Fr. Aungier, J. Kinge,
Dud. Norton.
Pp. 2. Add. Endd. Sealed, Enclosing,
S.P., Ireland, 452. View of the Compositions inade by the Commissioners for
™'- ^^*' ^^'- Wards from Michaelmas 1617 to the 10th July 1618.
Term Michaelmas 1617 ; —
A lease of the lands of David Mellan to Sir Roger
O'Shaghnes {O'Shaughnessy), Knt., during the minority of
lands in co. Clare, (sic.) 20l. per annum.
A lease to Sir J. Bourk of the lands of Walter Oge M'Norris,
a ward, in- co. Mayo, 81. 8s. lOcZ.
For the arrerages of the same land, V7l. 15s. 6d
Sir Oliver Shortall, for his relief, 101.
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Seely Fleming, for her assignment of dower of lands of Th.
Reogh Brenagh, in co. Mayo, 5 s.
Sara Brenagh, for lands of Reogh Brenagh in comitatu
prcedicto, 5s.
The wardship of Teig O'Hara in co. Sligo, to Sir Charles
Coote, Knt, for 266Z. 13s. 4c?.
A lease of the land during the minority for the rent,
26Z. 13s. U.
Sum for tfte term, fines and arrears, 2951. 18s. lOd; rents,
551. 2s. 2d.
Signed : Will. Jones, Willm. Methwold, Fr. Aungier, Bud.
Norton, J. Kinge, Ri. Percivale, Clerk to Gommissiotiers of
Wards in Chancery.
Pp. 2. Endd.
S.P., Ireland, 453. Revenue from Wards.
' ' Statement of the average revenue arising on grants of
wards, fines on grants of wards, liveries, intrusions, and
alienations for seven years ending Michaelmas 1615.
Pp. 2. Endd.
July 20. 454. Lord Deputy and Council to the Privy Council.
^^ 'a^T^^*^' Kecommend the bearer, Sir E. Jacob, His Majesty's solicitor
' ' for twelve years. — Chichester House, near Dublin, 20 July
1618.
Signed : 01. St. John, Tho. Dublin, Cane, Will. Jones, Willm.
Methwold, Fr. Aungier, Toby Caulfield, J. Kinge, Fr. Annesley.
P. 1. Add. Endd.
July 28. 455. Lord Deputy to the Privy Council.
^T asT^'i 9*^' ^^^ yo^iig Lord Barry has now gone to attend his Lordship's
' ' commandment, and desires to present himself before them,
accompanied by (his) the Lord Deputy's letters, wherein wUl
make bold to recommend him to their favour. Prays them to
excuse his long stay, which has been caused by some accidents
unexpected, otherwise he was most willing to wait upon them
according to your directions. — Dublin, 28 July 1618.
P. 1. Signed. Add. Endd.
July 29. 456. The Lord Deputy to Sir John Davys.
Chichester House, Warrant to insert a clause in the general fiant for the pass-
v^. 62,^^2sL ing of lands in co. Galway, containing a grant to John Bourk
of Dunsandle of a weekty market to be kept every Monday at
Eskerroe, near. Killessoba, and a yearly fair on August 29,
reserving a rent of 20s.
P. 1. Signed at head. Endd.
July 31. 457. The Lord Deputy to Sir John Davys.
Chichester House, Warrant to insert in the general grant of the lands in the
voh 62, pf 2M. county of Galway a clause that Sir John Bourke shall have
all such privileges, courts, jurisdictions, and immunities in the
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parishes of Tuoghtobber alias Killconly, Liskenvagh, and
Kilkerrine, as he is to have in his other lands.
Note by the Lord Deputy: "Soe those landes be not in
Clanricarde, and within his Lordship's limits, that they be,
then an exception in his other graunte."
P. 1. Signed at head. Endd.
[July 1618 ?] 458. Earl of Thomond to Sm Clement Edmonds.
vol. 234^193! Sends the letters of the Lord Deputy and his nephew-
Patrick. Has drawn a letter himself
P. 1. Signed. Add. Endd. Sealed.
July. 459. Petition of the Citizens of Waterfoed to the Privy
S.P., Ireland, COUNCIL concerning the restoration of their Privileges.
The now most miserable and distressed citizens of Water-
ford, being very ancient and always loyal, having exhibited
petition to your honourable Lordships of the confusion and
contempt whereunto they are fallen, do most humbly beseech
your honours that you would be pleased out of your accus-
tomed clemency so far to commisserate their calamities and
infinite grief, as to vouchsafe to mediate for them to His Sacred
Majesty, the fountains of whose mercy and gracious favours
were never shut nor utterly denied to his very enemies, upon
their true and humble submission, they may be remitted to
His Majesty's grace and good favour, without which they
desire not to live, and to beheld worthy by his bounty of their
former state, privileges, and rights, which they would enjoy
only to be enabled to do him service. And they shall pray.
P. 1. Endd.
July. 460. Captain Butler's Petition.
vof 23'4^iTd' Petition of Captain Thomas Butler to the Privy Council.
' ' Complains of being dispossessed of the lands of Cloughgrenan
and Dloughie. Prays them to intercede with His Majesty to
favour him.
P. 1.
July. 461. Thomas Power's Petition.
^fisr^d^' Petition of Thomas Power, fourth son to John late Lord
' ' Power and Corraghmore, to the Privy Council to be restored
to his pension, which had been stopped in the abatements,
and unpaid for five years.
For services to the Crown, in which he lost an eye, maimed
of one of his legs, and received many wounds in his body, it
pleased the late Queen to grant him Wl. Irish yearly for life,
by letters patent.
P. 1.
July. 462. Petition of Florence M'Carthy to the Privy
S.P., Ireland, COUNCIL.
' ■ Has purchased the remainder of a lease from Mr. Herbert
Pelham of Carigenas and Rinroin, which Captain Skipwith
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detained. Prays for letters to the Lord Deputy to establish
him in possession.
P. 1.
July. 463. Petition of Sir Thomas Somerset, Knt., and the
S.P., Ireland, CouNTESs OF Ormond his Wife, to the Privy
vol. 234,i9G. Council.
For letters to the Lord Deputy and Court of Wards in
Ireland, for settling the wardship of the Lord Barry.
P. 1.
July. 464. Petition of Patrick O'Doran, of Owlort ne Banock,
S.P., Ireland, in the County of Wexford, to the Privy Council.
' ' Prays that he may be allowed his own land, deducting a
reasonable proportion for the plantation.
P. 1.
July. 465. Lady Lambert's Answer to Sir R. Sidley's Petition.
^'f a^r^ig^' Declares that neither Lady Sidley nor Sir Ralph had any
' ' just cause of complaint respecting the wardship of George
Malby.
P. 1. Endd.
vol. 234, 20.
Aug. 7. 466. Privy Council to the Lord Deputy.
?,!^''o5!i'9Tf' ^^^ Henry Docwra, his Majesty's Treasurer-at-war in that
kingdom, being now upon his return thither, we thought it
not fit to suffer a servitor of his place and quality to go hence
without some note of favour and recommendation to you as weU
for the satisfaction he has given here in those things whereof
they desire information as likewise his care and endeavour in
discharge of this his employment hither. Brings with him
20,000L in specie towards the payment of the army, and is
part of the monies due upon the former establishment ending
the last of March 1618, which being distributed as is requisite,
wiU, in a reasonable measure, answer the necessity and expecta-
tion of the soldiers to their good content. For the rest of
that arrear his Lordship is likewise to understand that care
be taken to satisfy and clear the same with as much expedi-
tion as may stand with His Majesty's other high occasions,
and they hope the time will not be long. Concerning such
payments to arise upon the new establishment beginning the
1st April last, they remember the promise made by the board
to Sir John King and Sir Raph Birchensha, for due and
orderly payment from time to time, as the same shall grow
due, and they again assure his Lordship that His Majesty's
pleasure and resolution is, to settle a constant and certain
course for the transmitting of 10,000L thither every half year,
which is all that is to come from hence towards the pay-
ment of the establishment, and which may with assurance
accordingly be expected. In the meantime, forasmuch as it
may fall out that some extraordinary occasions of state may
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require a present supply of treasure, and cannot well attend
those set times of payment which are to bring moneys from
hence, they have thought it meet and so hereby pray and
require him that if any such pressing or urgent occasions
shall happen tending to prejudice and disservice, if it be not
assisted Avith present supply, then that he, either by himself
or such as he may appoint, shall take up the sum of 4,000?.
or 5,000?. to furnish the occasions, as shall be to the best
advantage of His Majesty's service. And the same upon
advertisement shall be repaid here out of such moneys as
shall grow due upon the establishment by way of defalcation.
His Majesty no way meaning to undergo any extraordinary'
charge, but expecting rather an abatement and diminution as
the kingdom by this happy peace grows in commerce and
civility than any further addition or increase in that kind. —
7 August 1618.
Subscribed by : Duke of Leonox, Marquis Hamilton, Lord
Chamberlain, Lo. of Arundel, Lo. of Doncaster, Lo. Fenton,
Sir John Digby, Sir Thomas Edmondes, Mr. Secretary
Naunton.
Pp. 1. Endd.
Aug. 7. 467. The King to Sm Oliver St. John.
Carte^Papers' LitercB clawsce of a regrant of all castles, manors, lands, and
vol. 62, p. 235'. hereditaments to Patrick Lord Baron of Donsany, on his sur-
render of the same. No mention of these letters or of the
said surrender is to be made in the grant.
P. 1. Copy. Endd.
Aug. 11. 468. College of Dublin's Leases of their Lands in
S.P., Ireland, ULSTER.
' ' Upon a letter from the Lords dated " Whitehall, 2nd Nov.
1617," signifying His Majesty's pleasure, there was an Act
made by the Lord Deputy and Council binding the Provost
and Fellows of Trinity College, Dublin, not to renew, either
upon surrender nor any other way that may be devised, those
leases of the Ulster lands that are now in being till three
terms are fully expired, for divers reasons in the letter and
Act expressed. — Trinity College, near Dublin, 11 August
1618.
Signed : Eob. Usher, Vice-Provost ; John Pikeman, Rob.
Jones, Chr. Tayler, John Binnes, Ant. Wainwright, Mar.
Pagett, Mawr. Eustace, Josua Hoyle, Rich. Jenninges, Rob.
Maxwell, John Namoy O'Kellie, scholar ; John Brodelie,
scholar ; John Floyde, scholar.
P. 1. Endd. : " A copy of the Act passed by us to hinder
our further leasing of lands."
Aug. 11. 469. Lord Deputy to the Privy Council.
vd'a^f 22^' Perceives by their letters of the 26th of July their dis-
' ■ pleasure at his disposal of one of the Lord Lambert's pensions.
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claimed by Capt. Oliver St. John, by virtue of a letter of His
Majesty, dated the 10th of December 1616. Makes known
the reasons that drew him into it. Confesses that the letter
Capt. St. John brought to him was dated before the bringing
over of the establishment by Sir John King. He observed
that the two pensions of the Lord Lambert were marked to
cease upon death. Perused the first article in the perclose of
the establishment, wherein His Majesty's express pleasure was
signified that no payments noted to cease upon death should
be continued, but with this clause subverted (without express
warrant under His Majesty's hand). Hereupon was earnestly
solicited by a kinsman, whose necessities he knew to be great,
to give him the benefit of His Majesty's grant, which he urged
to be warrantable. His answer was that he was doubtful of
it, and that it was behoveful to him to procure a further
allowance from His Majesty before his grant could be made
effectual ; and although he told him he would pass his grant
to satisfy his importunity, yet he kept it from the seal and
it was not passed at all. For the writing to His Majesty
to confirm the grant, assures their Lordships he never did it,
only at Capt. St. John's request wrote letters in his behalf to
some nobles near His Majesty, who had formerly recom-
mended him in that particular when he brought His Majesty's
letters. At Capt. St. John's being at court, he sent a new
warrant from His Majesty of the I7th of July expressly for
the granting of the Lord Lambert's pension to him. Shortly
after received their letters of the 26 th commanding the stay
of that pension, so that now it is res integra, and nothing yet
done to His Majesty's prejudice, and if the desire he had to
advantage a poor kinsman, and to avoid the unkindness of a
whole family, whereof he is a part, have drawn him to proceed
otherwise in this matter than was agreeable to their inten-
tions, he beseeches them to pardon it, and to believe that it
was an error in judgment without any purpose willingly to
disobey their commandments, and for the poor gentleman he
prays their Lordships will have a favourable consideration
of his estate, who has long attended the benefit of His Majesty's
princely bounty, which His Majesty has been incKned to
extend to him, in consideration of services in war here.
For not sending my Lord Barry so soon as was expected
and they commanded, the place of his abode is far remote
from hence, but he always called upon him, and those about
him, by sundry letters and messengers to repair to their Lord-
ships. Wrote to my Lord Boyle and the Lord Saresfeld who
live near to hasten him away, and still received assurances
that he would be gone, till he was forced almost to use
threats ; he then came to him, who hopes by this time he has
rendered himself before them. The other noblemen written
for will send as soon as he can, and will hardly admit of
excuses of their friends, though he expects they will propound
as many difficulties as they can devise.
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Concerning Sir John Feme and Captain Pennington, whom
their Lordships understand to have been heretofore bound by
him to appear before them, does not remember that ever he
gave any such advertisement. It is true that upon their
earnest request he gave them leave to carry their ships out
of the harbour of Kinsale, so as they gave good caution to
carry them into some port in England; but before their going,
received His Majesty's commandment to make stay of their
ships and goods, which was done. Since, Pennington is gone
into England, and this day Sir John Feme also. Has sent
express order to attach them and to bind them in bonds with
sureties to appear before them.
Has received from their Lordships a black box sealed, con-
taining the bonds of the undertakers in Ulster. By having
them will be discerned who have failed in their conditions,
and if their Lordships continue their purpose of transcribing
their patents remaining in the Eolls in England, and of pro-
curing the bonds taken in Scotland to be sent hither, they
will be better enabled to give their Lordships an account of
the state of that plantation. — Dublin, 22 August 1618.
Pp. 3. Signed. Add. Endd.
August 20. 470. A Licence for Ellen Daniel to Beg.
HiberulcET '^^® ^^iig understanding by certificate under the hand of
P.R.O., ' the Mayor of Youghal, as also by the petition of Ellen Daniel,
Ireland. -vsrife of Eichard Daniel, late master of a barque in Youghal,
that the said Richard Daniel, a man of good reputation,
travelling at sea about four years since with other his company,
was not only in his voyage surprised by pirates, and of his
goods despoiled, but also sold to the Turks, where they remain
bond-slaves, without hope of redemption, without payment
of a ransom, grants to the said Ellen Daniel and her deputies
license for two years ensuing this date to gather the charitable
benevolence of all the King's loving subjects in Ireland for
the relief of herself and five small children, as also for the
redemption of her said distressed husband. — Witness, Sir
Oliver St. John, Deputy at Dublin, 20th of August in the
16th year of the reign.
Pp. 3. Copy. Endd. : " Virtute Litterarum Domini Regis
ab Anglia missas et a manu sua propria signatas."
Sept. 2. 471. The Countess of Kildake to the Privy- Council.
^"^'^f^a''?' Having received directions from the Lord Deputy for
' ■ sending her son, the young Earl of Kildare, thither into
England to be disposed for his education as by His Majesty
and their Lordships shall be thought meet, she signified to
his Lordship of the child's tenderness and indisposition of
body ; and how inconvenient and dangerous it would be for
one of his age (being but six years and a little more) to under-
go such travel and remove, until his health and " streighnthe "
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(strength) might better enable him, besides other dangers -whereof
she is continually in fear, though he be now hourly in her sight,
considering he is the only child of his father, and not as yet
of that discretion to avoid such mischievous practices as by
those that pretend succession of his estate might be wrought ;
with other motives which she persuaded herself would
have given his Lordship satisfaction. But in regard that
this direction came from their Lordships, his Honour still
pressed the same so earnestly that (although in other things
for her child's good, she has always found his Lordship's just
favour) yet had she some difficulty to obtain that his Lord-
ship would be pleased by his letters to advertise them of the
child's estate, and that in the mean, until their further plea-
sure were signified, the child might remain here. For her
own part, must hold it a great happiness that His Highness
and their Lordships do so carefully regard her child, and
howsoever her affection makes her loth to part with him, yet
as soon as they shall think his years and capacity fit, she will
be ready with all her heart to present him to His Majesty and
their Lordships. But most humbly beseeches them that for
some few years yet, whilst he has more need of a nurse than
of any learning or breeding, he may be left to her care, and
she hopes to yield a good account for him. WUl see him
instructed here insomuch as for that time he is capable of,
and if they shall so think fit, the right honourable the Lord
Primate of this kingdom during that time may have an over-
sight of him, whose good affection to the child is such, that
she dares presume his Lordship will not refuse to take in
hand that charge. Beseeches them to consider of this her
suit as proceeding from a necessary care of the child's safety,
and not from any other respects. — KUlkey, 2 September 1618.
P.I. Signed. Add.: "To the right honourable my very
good lords, the Lords of His Majesty's Privy Council in
England there."
Endd. : 2 September 1618 " Countess of Kildare excusing the
not sending over of her son the Earl of Kildare to the lords."
Sept. 3. 472, Loed Deputy to the Privy Council.
I'f'JsfT/' According to the letters of the 26th of July last, he
^° ' ' ■ required the Countess of Kildare to send over to them the
young Earl of Kildare, her son, to be disposed of there, for his
education, as His Majesty in his princely wisdom should think
fit. The reasons that her ladyship alleges to excuse her for
not performing presently His Majesty's pleasure, and their
directions in that point being chiefly grounded upon the ten-
derness of her son's years and the indisposition of his health,
she has set down in this enclosed, which, at her much entreaty,
he has made bold to present herewith, humbly recommending
the same to their honourable consideration, who are best able
in their great wisdom to judge thereof, and to weigh the
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excuses and the humble offers, which the Countess of Kildare
therein propounds. For himself, beseeches them to pardon
him if he has not been able to give them the satisfaction
herein, which he has endeavoured with his uttermost power
to do, having urged as much as he could the speedy execution
of their commandments. Has written to those other noble-
men to send over their sons according to their direction in
their said letters, but has not yet received answers from them
all ; which, when he has, he will advertise them thereof, with-
out delay, and will give them an account of all at once, which
he hopes will be very shortly. — -Dublin, 3 September 1618.
P. 1. Signed. Add. Endd.
Sept. 473. Lord Deputy St. John to the Eael of Thomond.
^T '234^^25'^' Hopes his Lordship, by this time, has given so good a des-
' ' patch to his business that they shall have the comfort of his
return shortly among them. Thinks it good to acquaint him
with a mom-nful complaint he received from his nephew,
Patrick Fitzmorris, of some strict usage he receives from his
father. The 150?. a year appointed for his wife's jointure is
not yet laid out for him, nor he well answered of the rent.
He desires to supply him with means to draw himself from
living with his wife's mother, being desirous to have his wife
from thence, so to furnish him to pay his debts according
to former promises, which makes his case miserable ; his
confidence is wholly in his Lordship, and he (the Deputy)
prays his Lordship seriously to consider of it, for want and
extremity may compel him to quit the profession he attends,
which would be a great loss to this kingdom. He is desirous
to go over to his Lordship to make his case known to the
King and the Lords. Advises him to stay till he shall receive
his (Lord Thomond's) opinion thereof; his case requires pre-
sent remedy, and it will be a noble part to relieve him as best
he may. — Dublin, September 1618.
P. 1. Signed. Add. : " The Earl of Thomond, Lord
President of Munster."
Sept. 13. 474. Patrick Fitzmoeris to his Uncle, the Earl of
S.P., Ireland, ThOMOND.
^° ■ ^^ ' ^^' Wrote to him some months since, and has longed for his
instructions how to remedy his ill fortunes, but wearied out
with the life he leads, and seeing evident tokens that they
who by ungodly courses have robbed him of his father, he
is forced to press for his speedy resolution and directions.
When he wrote before he likewise wrote to the Lord Deputy
how hard his usage was from his father, who answered that he
had written to him, and that, if necessary, he would acquaint
the King therewith. — Yoghall, 13 September 1618.
P. 1. Signed. Add.
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Sept. 21. 475. Lord Deputy and Council to the Peivy Council.
^T 237^2'?'^' '^^® archbishops and bishops of this kingdom having had
' ' experience of His Majesty's large bounty and most pious
inclination to the prosperity of this poor decayed church,
apprehend some reason (once more) to have recourse to his
princely grace and power for their better and more easy
enablement to recover the rights detained from them ; and
having received much comfort and benefit by the former soli-
citation and industry of the Lord Bishop of Meath and
Clogher, they have the rather made choice of him now to
repair thither to lay their desires at His Majesty's feet, and
from time to time to acquaint their Lordships with them,
whose affections to advance the cause of the Church, though
they know them to be so ardent that they need not become
suitors therein, yet being moved with the like zeal, they can-
not leave the same unrecommended to them, humbly and
earnestly beseeching them to take it into their religious care
and furtherance, so far as may best agree with their great
wisdom in an affair of such extraordinary consequence.
The Lord of Meath himself is so well known to them all
that they need say little of him, only, being a member of this
table, they cannot let him pass without yielding him this true
testimony, that he is a worthy and reverend prelate, and aVell
deserving of His Majesty. — Dublin Castle, 21 September
1618.
Signed : 01. St. John, Tho. Dublin, Cane, Armaghe, Henry
Docwra, Willm. Methwold, Fr. Aungier, Dud. Norton.
P. 1. Add. Endd.
Sept. 30. 476. Lord Deputy to the Privy Council.
^ol"'2^3fT8^' According to their commandment by letters of the 26th of
July, signifying His Majesty's pleasure to the Countess of
Kildare for the sending over of the young earl, her son, and
to the Viscounts of Gormanston and Dunluce, and the Lords
of Delvyn and Brittas, for the sending likewise of their eldest
sons to be disposed of, for their breeding and education as
His Majesty, in his princely wisdom, should think meet.
Concerning the Earl of Kildare, has already signified to them
the answer of the Countess, his mother, which he did at the
earnest request of her ladyship, by his letters of this 3rd of
this present September, send by her own servant. The Vis-
count of Gormanston repaired hither and complained to him
of the weakness of his estate, being left much in debt by his
father, which made him unable to give his son such mainten-
ance as was fit for one of his quality. He alleged likewise
the young years of his son, being yet but ten years of age,
and prayed that he might be excused for a time to the
end he might be better enabled in his estate to give him
maintenance, and in the meantime his son might be grown
stronger to undertake a journey so far from him. The
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Viscount of Dunluce wrote to him that his son was but eight
years old, and therefore, now the time of the year growing
unseasonable, to commit him to the sea, he humbly desired to be
excused for this winter, and offered that at the next spring his
son should be sent at His Majesty's commandment. The Lord
of Delvyn came to him and complained much of the weakness
of his estate, alleging that he was in debt 3,000Z., for which
he paid interest, and that his son was sickly and unfit to take
a journey by sea, but assures him that the next spring he
will not fail to send him over to be disposed of by His Ma-
jesty. To the Lord of Brittas he wrote long since of their
pleasure as he was directed, but as yet has received no
answer. Has written to him again and expects every day to
hear from him. The stay of his answer has made him thus
long defer his writing to their Lordships. — Dublin, 30 Sep-
tember 1618.
Pp. 2. Signed. Add. Endd.
[Sept. 1618.] 477. Richaed Milnee's Petition.
^^j^''g™'?g'^' Petition of Richard Milner, prisoner in the Marshalsea,
' ' charged with others for the arrest of the Earl of Thomond at
the suit of Mrs. Bradshaw and son for debt, who denies being
concerned in the same, and praying to be released.
P. 1.
Oct. 3. 478. The Award which His Majesty made between the
Caretv Papers, Eael OF Oemond and the Lady Dingwell by
vol. 613, p. 31. Indenture Tripartite of Award.^
Whereas controversies have arisen between Sir Walter
Butler, Earl of Ormonde and Ossory, of the one part, and
Sir Richard Preston, Lord Dingwell, and the Lady Elizabeth,
his wife, sole daughter and heir of Thomas late Earl of
Ormonde, touching the late Earl's lands in Ireland, the said
lady claiming them by title of inheritance (and Lord Ding-
well in her right) and the now Earl as heir male by entail.
Whereas also they are in controversy about the lands
settled by the deceased Earl on the marriage of Theobald
Butler, late Viscount Butler of Tulleophelim, and about
others now in the present Earl's possession by pretence of
conveyances from the late Earl ; also about certain debts of
the late Lord Tulleophelim which the now Earl stands en-
gaged to pay by articles of agreement made between the late
Earl, the now Earl, and the Lady Elizabeth in her widow-
hood, and concerning the title deeds of the several lands.
The controversy and the title being considered by the King's
learned counsel, who having waited on him and let him know
the difficulties, he referred it to three of his principal judges
to report their opinions to him after hearing both parties and
their learned counsel at as great length as if publicly heard at
1 Carew Calendar, 1603-1624, p. 375.
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the bar ; and they having by their report declared the main
question so disputable that some of them hold that Lady
Dingwell's right to five of the manors, contained within the
fines and recoveries levied in the late Earl's time, viz., the
manors of Carrick, Thurles, Kilkenny, Callan, and Grenaugh,
to be clear, while others of them doubted, yet all agreed that
the question was so perplexed that none of them could tell
what would be the event if it had been proposed to all the
judges.
The King, considering then that Queen Elizabeth in 1602
commanded the late Earl Thomas to settle 800?. a year upon
the Lady Elizabeth, commencing from his death, and that the
late Earl conveyed 400J. per annum, part thereof, in his life-
time, before the marriage of the Lady Elizabeth with the late
Viscount Tulleophelim, her first husband, whereof the Lord
Dingwell and the Lady Elizabeth have been quietly possessed
both before and since the late Earl's death, he (the King)
awards that the now Earl of Ormond do make up the estate
of the Lady Elizabeth to the value of 800?. per annum, and
do settle lands to her and the heirs male of her body to that
amount (and the Bang specifies the particular lands). And as
the now Earl, by articles dated 4th January 1613, had by his
bond in 6,000?. dated 1st January following, engaged himself
to pay the debts of the Viscount Tulleophelim, deceased, the
King awards that he shall pay them within three years next
ensuing. He also awards that the title deeds, which include
lands promiscuously belonging to both parties, be lodged for
security in the Chancery of Ireland. And because he has
given two years for the perfecting of the assurances, he
awards that both parties may enter into the lands respectively
decreed to them. And at the next Parliament to be held in
Ireland this award shall be confirmed by an enactment, the
cost to be borne by the parties equally. The award mean-
time to be entered as an Act of State before the Deputy and
Council. — Witness ourselves at Westminster, 3rd of October
1618.
Signed : Young & Pye. Exd. per H. Yelverton.
Pp. 26.
Oct. 12. 479. The King to Sir Oliver St. John.
Acta Regia Notwithstanding His Majesty's letters from Salisbury, dated
P.KO., ' the 5th of August last, for Sir William Alexander as an officer
Ireland. of trust to present applications to him (the King), and deliver
the King's directions to him (Sir Oliver St. John), con-
cerning the British undertakers of Ulster, he now finds since
the time of those, his letters, that he is not so much im-
portuned with their complaints, as to require a particular
man to be designed for that particular purpose ; and he leaves
that charge to Sir Francis BlundeU, of whose ability and
honesty he is fully assured. — Westminster, 9 October 1618,
Pp. 5. Copy. Enrolled : " 12th December 1618, at suit
of Thomas Stockdale, Gent."
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Oct. 13. 480. AwAED between Loeds Dingwell and Ormond.
Grant Book. Award between Lord Dingwell and his lady, and the Earl
of Ormond and Ossory, concerning lands in Ireland.
Oct. 13. 481. CxjCHORGEEEYE O'Duinningeanan's Repoet of the
Carew Papers, HiSTORY of the CANTREDS of the GlYNNES of AnTEIM
^°^- ^^^' P • from the Life of St. Columb.i
The glens were called Dalriada, one of the glens containing
the island of Rathlin. A controversy arising between the
inhabitants of the glens and the Scots of Dalriada in Scot-
land, the Scots affirming that they were descended of the
same king as the gentry of Dalriada in Ireland, and that the
King of Ireland ought not to contend with them, because
they were of the same house, while the men of Ireland
affirmed that the glens were their's, and that they must
deliver them the seignories and chiefries of their land. Saint
Columb was requested to decide, but he declined, as he had
prophesied when he was going eastward, that Columbanus
should pass judgment. Columban accordingly decreed that
the rents, duties, and rising out to service should belong to
the men of Ireland, and ordained that whenever any Scottish
regiment or gTeat troops of poets and antiquaries came out of
Scotland to Ireland, that Dalriada should give them meat, and
should send them back at their cost to Scotland if they found
no other means. This judgment was passed by Columban
betwixt Hugh King of Ireland and Heughan King of Scotland
before St. Columb and the men of Ireland at the assembly of
Drom Ceatt, in the year of Our Lord 563.
From Dann Linusi the 13th of October 1618.
Cuchorgceryhe O'Duinngeanan hath drawn this judgment
out of the of " Life St. Columb."
P. 1.
[On the same page is the pedigree of Randall Viscount of
Dunluce by Flaha O'Guinn.]
Oct. 15. 482. Petition of the Mayor, Sheriffs, and Coxmmonalty of
Carew Papers, CORK to the LORDS OF COUNCIL.^
King Henry III. granted them the city in fee-farm at a
rent of 80 marks yearly. King Edward IV., considering that
the city had 11 parish f churches and large suburbs at the
time of the grant, which were afterwards burnt and destroyed
by the rebels, did anno 2ndo pardon the said rent, which
since that time has never been paid, and in lieu thereof agreed
to accept 20 lbs. of wax, which ever since have been accepted
by the King's progenitors, whose charters have been, in the
sixth year of the King, confirmed and enlarged.
' Carew Calendar, 1603-1624, p. 374.
2 lb. p. 385.
vol. 616, p. 131.
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Upon some suggestion that the 80 marks was due, the
King by his letters in February last, required the Deputy to
see that 40 marks of the said rent should be put in charge
and the other 40 should be granted to Sir Dominic Sarsfield
Knt., Chief Justice of the Common Pleas, and his heirs.
As this rent was pardoned, and as the city is so decayed as
that it now consists only of two parishes, and that the now
King anno 6to, had resumed the custom of the city, they pray
that the rent may be discharged as well against the King as
Sir Dominic Sarsfield, and the 20 lbs. of wax received in
lieu.
27 Sept. 1618. — The Lords refer the claim to the Lord
Chief Justice of England, and others calling to their assist-
ance the Attorney and Solicitor General.
15 Oct. 1618. — They report that the rent is discharged and
the 20 lbs. of wax to be accepted in lieu thereof.
Signed : H. Montague, H. Hobart, H. Winche, Jo. Denham,
C. Edmonds.
P. 1. Copy. Endd.
Oct. 21. 483. Commission^ to the Archbishop of Canterbury, &g.
Grant Book. rp^ ^^^ ^^ account of Thomas Lord Ridgway, Treasurer-
at-war in Ireland.
Oct. 21. 484. Certificate from George Lord Carew, Baron of
Caiew Papers, Clopton Captain and Governor of the Isle of Guernsey,
vol. 607, p. 211. ^^^ ^g 1
In favour of the loyalty of Don Pedro de Henedia of
Cuacola, one of the Spanish garrison of Kinsale in 1602,
employed by the Spaniards then besieged by Carew's forces to
carry their terms of surrender, but suspected by the King of
Spain of being treacherous in that affair, and long confined on
that account by the King of Spain in prison at Ghent. — London,
21 October 1618.
Pp. 3. In Spanish. Copy. Endd.
Oct. 22. 485. The King to the Lord Deputy and Chancellor.
S.P., Ireland, Directs them to regrant to the Lord Barry, Lord Viscount
^" ■ ' ■ Buttevant, all his estates ; of Buttevant, Castlelyons, Barry
■ Court, Shandon, Tymolagge, Rathbarry, Inishonan, Drerry
Bawne, Iveliehann, Gorromliehan.
Pp. 4. Endd.
Oct. 28. 486. The Earl of Thomond, Lord President of Munster, to
Carew Calendar, the LORDS OF THE COUNCIL.^
^° ■ ' ^' ■ Desires to know what course should be taken to for furnish-
ing the churches in Munster with readers and interpreters of
English and Irish, for the instruction of the inhabitants of
1 Carew Calendar, 1603-1624, p. 375.
2 lb. p. 376.
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Munster, forced by civil and ecclesiastical censures to repair to
their churches, who are, for the most part, ignorant of the
English tongue.
What course to take with the cities and towns within the
province who are obstinately determined to elect recusant
officers, resting themselves on the letter of the law.
What to do with English recusants daily repairing to that
province.
Whether to repair the forts of Halbowline, Limerick, and
Castle Park, and by what means.
How to compel the planters of seignories to perform their
covenants to plant with English, and to furnish their propor-
tions of men and armour.
Whether the fines of recusants might not well be employed,
after repairing the churches, upon houses of correction and
some stocks to compel the natives, for the most part given to
idleness, the root of all disorders.
How to recover the means of hospitals and other almshouses
disinherited by the preceding head thereof
That court houses and jails be built, and some of those built
be repaired for the honour of that service and jails.
That the King's pleasure be known about the liberty of
Tipperary, which is the usual rendezvous of priests and Jesuits
and other ill-affected persons.
That order be made for recalling the children of the lords
and merchants and gentry from foreign schools and universities,
where they are instructed in the Romish religion, and for
sending those that are at home to their own universities.
-'to
Star Chamber on Wednesday 28th of October 1618.
The above is referred to the Archbishop of Canterbury, the
Earl of Arundel, the Lord Carew, and Mr. Secretary Nanton
upon their report.
Signed: Clement Edmonds.
Pp. 2. Copy. Endd.
[Oct.] 487. The Lords Commissioners Report concerning the
Carew Papers, Plantation of Longford and O'Carroll's Country.^
' They (the subscribed) to whom the business of Longford and
O'Carroll's Country was referred, with the advice and appro-
bation of the rest of the Privy Council, offer the propositions
following to be observed in the plantation there to bemade.
Then follow 30 articles, which comprise the suggestions of
Sir Oliver St. John,^ with these additions : —
(28.) None of them (undertakers) to have power to aliene
their lands to one another without license, for so all may in
time be drawn into the hands of some few of the undertakers,
and the plantation come to nothing.
(29.) None to be admitted to any lands, but such as wilj in
person dwell upon them, build, and plant.
1 Carew Calendar, 1603-1624, p. 378.
3 Post, p. 230.
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(30.) No man to be admitted as undertaker in this planta-
tion that has any lands in any other plantation.
Signed : G. Cant., G. Carew, P. Arundell, Robert Naunton.
Fp. 6. Copy.
Nov. 22. 488. The King's Letters for Sik Richard Calvely and
Acta Eegia NICHOLAS BaRHAM, EsQ.
p.R.O. ' The King, finding that some of his judges and officers here
Ireland. who had formerly served as judges in Ireland concur in
opinion with the principal judges of Ireland that the profits
of all benefices with cure, appertain to him during vacancy
by force of a Statute enacted there, commits it to his (St.
John's) care to order that the Council and the Presidents
of the provinces of Munster and Connaught, the Barons of
the Exchequer, and all other judges and officers, may yield
their best furtherance and assistance to Sir Richard Calvely,
Knt., and Nicholas Barham, Esq., for the speedy levying
of the said issues and profits according to the intent of the
King's letters patent granted to them, which he (the King)
will not have to be further questioned, being warranted
by so good and grave advice of the judges in his several
kingdoms, grounded upon the said Act of Parliament. — To Sir
Oliver St. John, Deputy, Westminster, 22nd November, in the
16th year of the reign.
Pp. 2. Copy.
Nov. 30. 489. County of Longford. A brief Certificate of the
Carew Calendar, number of Acres and their quality in the county of
vol. 613, p. 87. Longford, and territories of Ely and O'CarroU, as the
same are found by late measure made by Sir Thomas
Rotheram, W. Parsons, Surveyor-General, and Nicholas
Pynnar.i
Gives the quantities of arable and pasture land, profitable
and unprofitable wood and bog, unprofitable mountain, of land
formerly granted by patents, of land now held by patents ;
abbey lands held by patent ; glebe of new endowment, in the
several baronies of the county, viz., in Ardagh, Shrowle, Rat|i-
clyne, Moydowe, Longford.
In Ely O'CarroU (King's County) the like. A note is
added at the end of the certificate : " It is to be observed in
this certificate of the quantities above written . that only the
two kinds, viz., arable, pasture, and profitable wood are to pass
as valuable ; all the rest are of very little value.
Pp. 4. Copy.
[Nov. 1618.] 490. Petition of Patrick Fitzmorris to the Privy
S.P., Ireland, COUNCIL.
Complains against his father. Baron of Kerry andLixnau, who
refuses to execute an assurance of 150L per annum according
' Carew Calendar, 1603-1624, p. 881.
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1618.
to agreement. Prays that the final order by the Lord Deputy
and Council therein may be enforced.
P.l.
[Nov. 1618.] 491. Samuel Davis to the Privy Council.
v^oh 234f29*E. Petition of Samuel Davis to the Privy Council for letters to
the Lord Deputy to discharge the arrears of custom on fishing
vessels alleged to be due by Davis.
P.l.
Dec. 2. 492. Theobald Lord Burke of Beittas.
vol '234^3cf' Instrument of release tendered to Theobald Lord Burke of
Brittas renouncing his claim to the title and lands of Castle
Connel.
P.l.
Dec. 4. 493. The Lord Deputy to Sir John Davys.
Carte°Pa^ers^' Warrant to prepare a fiant of a grant to John M'Keogh,
vol. 02, p. 233. James M'Edmond Bourke, Honora ny Dermot O'Mulryan,
Henry Shakespeare, James M'Owen, Gerrott M'Walter,
Galti Cavenagh, Nicholas Turner, William Talbot, Ferdoragh
Savage.
P. 1. Signed at head. JEndd.
Dec. 6. 494. Lady Hester Lambert.
^i^'234^s(f '^' Order in Council that the Lady Hester Lambert should give
' " present satisfaction to John Pardett, gent., and Sarah, his wife,
for forbearance of a debt of 300?. owing to them by Henry
Malby, deceased, elder brother of George Malby, whose ward-
ship she holds. — Whitehall, Sunday, 6 December 1618.
Signed : Lo. Abp. of Canterbury, Lo. Mar. Hamilton, Lo
Digbie, Lo. Vi. Doncaster, Lo. Bininge, Lo. M. Fenton, Lo. Bp.
of Ely, Lo. Zouch, Lo. Carew, Mr. Treasurer, Mr. Comptroller,
Mr. Secretary Naunton, Mr. Chancellor of the Exchequer,
Pembroke, Geo. Carew.
P. L
Dec. 14. 495. Lord Deputy and Council to the Privy Council.
^ T'234'Tf ' Have called upon Lord Burke of Brittas to disclaim his
pretence to the barony of Castle Connell, which he has refused
and has promised to repair to England. — Dublin Castle,
14 December 1618.
Signed : 01. St. John, Tho. Dublin, Cane, Henry Docwra
Fr. Aungier, Toby Caulfield, Will. Jones, WiUm. Methwold
Dud. Norton, Fran. Kingslee, Fran. Conway, Ed. Blayney, Ad.
Loftus, Fr. Annesley.
Pp. 2. Add. Endd. Enclosed.
S.P., Ireland, 496, InstruTuent of release tendered to Lord Bourk of Brittas on
vol. 234, 31 1. ^f^ 3^g ^y j)ecember—2 December 1618.
P. 1. Parchment. Not executed. Endorsed to the above
effect, which is signed by the Lord Depihty.
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Dec. 16. 497. Lord Castleconnell's Lands.
vo^ 'as^f Ta^' Order of court requiring an injunction for the present
possession of lands, &c. for the Lord of Castle Connell. — 16
December 1618.
P. 1.
vol. 234, 32.
Dec. 23. 498. Lord Deputy to the Privy Council.
^^^'a^i'^rf ' -^^^ thought it his duty at this time to put them in mind of
' ' the great necessity of His Majesty's army here, that they may
be pleased to give order for their supply. Has not written
hitherto because Mr. Treasurer assured him that his agent
would receive the payment for one half year this last Michael-
mas term ; and as he cannot understand now that any moneys
are issued there according to Mr. Treasurer's hopes, he prays
them to think of the extremity this poor army endures for
want of their entertainments, many poor men being brought
to so hard terms for lack of their payments that in his pity of
them he cannot but importune for their relief They are now
unpaid for one whole year, saving such payments as have been
made by assignment out of His Majesty's revenues here.
Beseeches them to give order that they may have treasure
sent over to them so soon as it may possibly stand with the
convenience of His Majesty's affairs.
Has received copies of the undertaker's patents of Ulster'
passed in England, and the bonds of the Scottish undertakers
entered in Scotland, which enforces him to pray them to pro-
cure some speedy course of transmitting the same into this
kingdom, that His Majesty's service may receive no prejudice
by the want of them. — Dublin, 23 December 1618.
P. 1. Signed. Add. Endd.
Dec. 29. 499. Certificate by Simon Eichardson.
Add. p., Ireland, Of the moneys paid and rents assigned to Tirlagh oge
P.R.O. O'Laurie. Amongst other things Con O'Streit paid four hens,
value two shillings, &c., &c.
P. 1.
Dec. 29. 500. A Eental of Moyragh, Anno. 1618.
Add. p., Ireland. Brian O'Laurie in rent Zl., 3 days' work 2s. and one barrel
of barley 6s. 8d, &c., &c.
Pf. 2. Endd. : " A rental of Moyragh and Tirlough oge
O'Lauries reckonings for the year 1618."
British Museum, 501. A MuSTER BOOK of all the UNDERTAKERS, SeEVITORS,
Add. MS., and Natives of Ulster.^
' ■ A true certificate of the numbers of men and their arms,
which I find upon the several proportions of the undertakers in
the plantation of the six escheated counties in the province of
Ulster, mustered by me, George Alleyne. Anno Domini, 1618.
1 A volume in small folio, in Venetian hand, and elegant white vellum
hinding, gilt, containing 29 pages. It was probably Captain George AUeyue's
own property, as there are inserted at the end copies of the several warrants
concerning his appointment and powers as Muster-Master of Leinster and
Ulster.
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221
1618. The Muster Roll of the County of Armagh.
Note. — That all these with an asterisk in the margin appeared not, either with
men or arms, upon their summons.
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1
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Barony de Oneland: —
Sir Oliver St. John, Lord
Deputy.
*Sir Antony Cope -
Mr. Kraneis Sacheverell -
Mr. Rowlestone
*Mr. Stauhoe
Mr. Michael Obhins
Mr. Hyeron
Mr. Dillon -
Mr. Brownlow
Bakont de Fues: —
Mr. John Hamilton
Mr. Archhall Acheson
Mr. Henry Acheson
1,000
3,000
2,000
1,000
1,500
2,000
2,000
1,500
2,500
2,500
2,000
1,000
16
48
18
16
12
56
48
24
5
1
4
2
7
4
2
4
6
2
3
11
14
8
15
5
8
5
32
17
10
2
10
6
7
3
40
40
18
Total
22,000
238
25
48
92
2
124
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Baeony de Dongannan: —
The Lord Oucheltree
Sir Robert Hej'hurne
Captain Saunderson
Mr. Lindsey
Mr. Alexander Richardson
Mr. David Kinnideth
Mr. Andrew Steward
Barony de Omaghe: —
*The Earl of Castle Haven -
*The Countess of Castle
Haven.
*Sir John Davys -
Bakont de Cloughek: —
The Lord Ridgway
*Sir Gerrand Lother
Sir William Steward
*Sir William Cope -
Sir George Ridgway
Captain John Leigh
Mr. William Parsons
Mr. HughMichell-
Barony de Straeane: —
*The Earl of Albemarle
*Sir Claud Hamilton's heirs
Sir Robert Newcomen
Sir John Droomat -
*Sir George Hamilton
Mr. James Steward
3,000
1,500
1,000
1,000
1,000
1,000
1,000
6,000
3,000
2,000
2,000
1,000
2,000
1,500
1,000
2,000
1,500
1,500
4,500
2,750
2,750
1,000
1,500
1,000
31
23
23
21
19
17
16
48
24
22
27
21
43
21
21
5
1
8
5
3
1
2
6
1
3
1
2
3
6
3
4
3
5
1
5
10
3
10
3
2
7
2
21
10
10
10
8
5
6
7
15
9
1
5
20
10
3
1
2
3
1
1
5
17
8
16
20
9
7
14
28
22
16 .
5
3
37
20
Total
46,500
393
42
65
143
17
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The MiTSTER Roll of the County of Londondeeey. '
Acres.
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Mr. Eussell, chief tenant to
3,000
23
2
10
1
3
the Drapers.
Mr. John" Freeman, chief te-
3,000
49
4
2
3
—
13
nant to the Goldsmiths.
Mr. Richard Vernon, chief
3,000
17
4
4
1
—
6
tenant to the Mercers.
Mr. Baptist Jones, chief te-
3,000
42
1
15
8
2
18
nant to the Vintners.
The Lady Dorrington, chief
3,000
28
12
8
8
4
22
tenant to the Skinners.
Mrs. Roue, chief tenant to
3,000
42
—
T
6
—
15
the Grocers.
Mr. George Downing, chief
3,000
31
1
6
4
—
7
tenant to the Fishmongers.
Mr. George Canning, chief
3,000
56
3
4
2
4
10
tenant to the Ironmongers.
Sir Robert McLellon, chief te-
3,000
17
—
—
—
■ —
—
nant to the Clothworkers.
Sir Robert M'Lellon, chief
3,000
20
—
—
—
tenant to the Haberdashers.
Mr. Sawyer, chief tenant to
3,000
16
12
—
—
4
—
the Salters.
Mr. Valentine Hartopp, chief
3,000
49
—
19
22
8
32
tenant to the Merchant
Tailors.
The city of Londonderry
—
100
13
50
50
7
80
The town of Coleraine
—
100
30
30
50
• —
103
Total
36,000
610
82
145
155
29
312
The Muster Roll of the County of Cavan.
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Baront db Lotiohtie : —
Mr. Thomas Waldron
2,000
67
10
18
24
12
47
Sir Stephen Butler -
2,000
87
3
22
50
10
62
Mr. John Fishe
2,000
49
8
13
6
4
32
Captain Hugh Culme
1,500
16
4
7
5
—
8
Mr. Taylor
1,500
32
2
7
14
2
4
Sir George Mannering
2,000
14
3
4
6
3
7
Mr. Adwicke
1,500
12
4
3
4
—
6
BakONY DE TnLLEKNOUGHE: —
Sir James Cragge -
2,000
45
7
6
24
2
37
Mr. Hamilton
3,000
62
2
9
32
3
42
Mr. Arohball Acheson
1,000
24
1
3
14
—
22
Bakont de Clankte : —
Sir James Hamilton
3,000
61
3
1
22
—
48
Mr. John Hamilton-
1,000
24
3
7
12
—
24
Mr. William Hamilton
1,000
24
1
3
14
—
15
Mr. William Bayly
1,000
24
4
6
8
—
18
Total
24,500
539
55
118
235
36
387
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The Muster Koll of the County of Fermanagh.
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Barony de Maghereeo ye : —
*Sir John Home -
*Mr. John Dunbare
Sir William Cole -
*Mr. James Hamilton
*Mr. Malcolm Hamilton
*Mr. Flower
*Mr. Geo. Home -
Barony de Lurgh: —
Mr. John Archdale
*Mr. Huning
*Sir Gerrand Lowther
*Mr. Thos. Blenerhassett -
Mr. Francis Blenerhassett
*Mr. Flowerdewe -
Half Barony de Coole : —
Sir Stephen Butler
Barony de Clankellye: —
The Lord Burleigh
Mr. Flowerdewe -
Mr. Sidborough -
Mr. Hugh Wirrell
Mr. Calvert
*Mr. Hatton
Hale Barony de Knock-
ninny : —
The Lord Burleigh
*Sir Stephen Butler
* Captain Creaton -
2,000
1,000
1,000
1,000
1,500
1,500
1,000
1,000
1,000
2,000
1,500
1,500
1,000
4,000
1,000
1,000
1,000
1,000
1,000
1,000
2,000
1,000
1,000
24
24
12
24
5
6
13
6
13
57
6
7
3
2
2
6
8
5
4
3
3
18
10
8
6
15
2
4
22
17
3
5
4
Total
31,000
134
26
41
39
6
87
The Muster Roll of the County of Donegal.
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Barony de Kossoe: —
*Sir Rafe Bingley -
*Mr. William Wilson
*Mr. Eobert Davis
*Sir John Kinsmell
*Sir Thomas Coach
* Captain Mansfield
*Mr. Peter Benson
*Sir John Steward
*The Lady of Luce
*Mr. Alexander Steward -
*Mr. James Kinningham -
*The Lord of Dondoffe -
*Mr. James Kinningham -
4,000
2,750
2,000
2,250
1,500
1,000
1,500
4,000
1,000
1,000
3,000
1,000
2,000
—
—
—
1
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The Muster Koll of the County of Donegal — cont.
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Barony de Boylagii et
Banaghe : —
*Captain Thomas Dutton -
*The Lord Broughton
*Mr. William Steward
*Sir Patrick M'Kee
*Mr. Alexander Kinning-
ham.
*Mr. John Murrey -
*Mr. Patrick Vause
♦Alexander Dunharre
2,000
1,500
1,500
1,000
1,000
1,000
1,000
1,000
—
—
—
—
—
Total -
37,000
—
-
—
—
—
—
There be in the six escheated
197,000
—
counties
There appeared in all
—
1,964
230
417
664
90
1,141
There ought to have appeared ~|
according to the propor-
tion, or rate of 24 men to
every 1,000 acres within
4,728
~
~
these six escheated coun-
ties, viz. : —
Armagh - - -
528
—
—
—
—
—
' —
Tyrone - - -
1,116
—
—
—
—
—
—
Londonderry
864
—
—
—
—
—
—
Cavan - - -
588
—
—
—
—
—
—
Fermanagh
744
—
—
—
—
—
—
Donegal - - -
888
—
—
— ■
—
—
SUMMA PATET
True Certificate of the Servitor's Lands in the Six
Escheated Counties in the Province of Ulster, which
ought to have a competent store of arms in readiness,
as the former (foregoing) Undertakers ; all which said
Servitors appeared not either with men or arms.
Co. Fermanagh.
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Bakony de Cunawly:—
Captain Harrison -
Mr. John Davis
Bakony de Tibkinnidy : —
Mr. Henry Kolliott
Mr. William Cole -
Captain Paul Goore
Captain Roger Atkinson -
500
1,500
1,500
1,000
1,000
1,000
—
—
—
~~*
—
Total
6,500
—
—
—
—
—
—
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1618.
Co. Donegal.
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Saeony de Kilmecrenan : —
Mr. John Vaughan
Captain Dutton
Sir Richard Hansard
Captain Sanford -
Sir Thomas Chichester
Mr. John Wray
Sir George Marbury
Sir John Kingsmell
Mr. Arthur Terry i -
Mr. William Luine
Mr. Thomas Perkins
Mr. Nathaniel Kowley
1,000
1,000
1,000
1,000
300
1,000
1,000
1,000
1,000
400
172
900
—
—
—
—
—
—
Total
11,972
—
—
—
—
—
—
Co. Armagh.
Sir Oliver St. John, Lord
Deputy.
The Lord Moore -
Captain Antony Smith
Mr. Henry Boucher
Mr. Marmaduke Whitchurch
The Earl of Castlehaven -
1,500
1,000
1,000
2 000
120
2,500
—
—
—
—
—
Total
8,120
—
—
—
—
—
—
Co. Cavan.
Baeony de Castlehaven : —
Mr. Thomas Elliott
Mr. Thomas Ashe -
Captain Hugh Cuhne
Mr. Edmund DoudaU
Bakony de TuLLBKNOtr-
GHER :
Sir George Greames
Sir Richard Greames
Mr. Walter Talbutte
Baeony de Clanmaghon : —
The Lord Lambert
Captain Lyons
Mr. Russell
Mr. Archball Moore
Baeony de Tbllegabvy ; —
Captain Culme
Mr. Thomas Ashe
Mr. Archball Moore
Mr. John Ashe
Captain Ferrell
400
500
1,000
2,000
1,000
1,000
1,500
2,000
500
500
500
750
750
750
750
2,000
—
—
—
—
—
—
Total
15,850
—
—
—
—
—
—
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Co. Tyrone.
Acres.
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4
s
Bauont de Dungannon: —
The Lord Chichester
The Lord Ridgway
Sir Toby Caulfield -
Sir Richard Wingfield
Sir Francis Roe
Mr. William Parsons
1,380
2,000
1,240
2,120
1,000
890
—
—
—
—
—
—
Total
8,630
—
—
—
—
—
Entire total
51,720
—
—
—
—
—
There ought to be of arms in these counties after the rate of 24 for every 1,000
acres, 1,220.
The Rising out of M'Mahon's Country, now the county of
Monahan upon the new Division.^
-
Footmen.
Horse-
men.
Kerne.
Bryen M'Hugh Oge M'Mahon - - .
Rosse Bone M'Mahon - - - -
Patrick M'Arte Moyle M'Mahon - . -
Erer M'Cooly M'Mahon - - - -
Patrick Duflf M' Collye M'Mahon
Bryan Oge M'Mahon - - - -
Patrick M'Kenna ....
—
4
3
2
4
1
1
2
8
6
4
8
2
2
4
Total horsemen
„ kerne
—
17
34
A List of the Rising out within the
County of Antrim.
The Lord of Donluce . . . -
Henry O'Neale .... -
Rory Oge M'Quillin ....
Shale O'Harae - - . - -
Neale Oge M'Hughc ....
120
11
6
3
6
24
,5
2
1
2
— ■
Total footmen
„ horsemen
146
34
—
A List of the Rising out within the County of Down.
Rowland Savadge, of Portaferry
Sir James Hamilton
Sir Hugh Montgomery -
' The rising out of these three not escheated counties of Ulster is preceded by
the rising out of the several counties of Leinster " as ordered to assemble for the
generall hostings, and to meete on y" 24 of August 1676," in the several counties
at appointed places. But the detail is too great to insert.
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1618.
To the foregoing Muster Book of Captain George
Alleyne, tlie following Documents are annexed
by way of Appendix.
502. The King to St. John.
Having been informed of the great mischiefs that have
followed, especially in the time of the late rebellion, for want
of the proper numbers of horse and foot, with sufficient arms,
which ought to be maintained for the use of the Grown and
defence of the realm, as tvell by the undertakers in the several
plantations as by other persons and towns in the other parts
of that kingdom commonly known by the name of the outrising
of the country, has thought fit, according to his (St. John's)
advice, that yearly, at certain times, the undertakers in the
several plantations and the outrising of the country should
be mustered, viewed, and trained to the use of their arms by
muster-masters, who are to receive for their travail and ex-
pienses out of the several places and countries chargeable, after
the manner of England, such yearly entertainment as may
be suitable, he {the King) accordingly appoints Captain
George Alleyne and Captain Nicholas Pinner to be employed
as muster-masters, the one in the provinces of Leinster and
Ulster, the other in Munster and Connaught, with liberty to
Captain George Alleyne to take his choice. The deputy is
to grant them commissions by letters p)atent during good
behaviour to muster, view, and train, ctccording to instruc-
tions to be given them by the deputy, as well the undertakers
in the several plantations as the outrisings of the countries.
They are to certify to the deputy all defeats they may find there.
He (St. John) is to deal with the, inhabitants of the several
countries chargeable xuith the maintenance of the said forces
of horse and foot for a reasonable allowance for the muster-
nfiasters out of the several parishes and townships.
P. 1. Copy. No^date.
503. St. John, Lord Deputy, to the Justices of the Peace of the
County.
Warrant informing them of the King's appointment of
Captain George Alleyne to be made muster-master of Leinster
and Ulster, and of his repair to the county, and requiring
them to give present notice to all the undertakers and out
rising of their county, and to prefer a time and place for
them, to make their appearance, with their arms, to be mustered
and trained by their said muster-master. — Chichester House,
near Dublin, 10th of July 1618.
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504. St. John to Captain George Alleyne.
Warrant authorising and directing him to repair to ike
several counties within his commission as muster-master of
such places and times as shall be appointed by the respective
justices of the peace to muster, view, and train to the use of
their arms, as well the undertakers as the rising out of the
counties not under plantation rule, and to make report of
ivhat defects he may find. — Chichester House, near Dublin,
18th July 1618.
505. A note of the Defects found by Captain Oeorge Alleyne in
the office of his Muster-Mastership in Leinster and
Ulster.
That there are no fines exacted for non-appearance at
muster.
That he should be aided at muster by two justices of peace
of the county ; that men may be fined who appear with any
other man's men and arms than their own, "for let me muster
in one county (as it were) to-day, to-morrow the most of
those men and their arms do meet me in the next county to
muster again. Thus they defraud your Majesty."
That it m,ight be set down what arms and of what quality
every undertaker of 1,000 acres should have, for in the Book
of Plantation it is not expressed.
" That I may have power to take a general nnuster of all
English and Scottish that be upon the undertakers' lands
from the age of 18 to 50 years, so that I shall be able to
inform. Your Majesty of your strength to a man."
That the clergy may find men and arms, and to be rated
and set down by their bishops, and to pay him rateably as
the undertakers, as customably in England.
That he may make substitutes to aid him.
Thus it stands with the three cownties that are not escheated,
namely, with the counties of Down, Monahan, and Antrim,.
As for Down and Antrim, funds them to be better planted
with English and Scottish than some of the escheated counties
of Ulster.
506. The Defects of the Province of Leinster.
That the risings out in Leinster within the English pale
in the three counties of Ulster not escheated, namely, Down,
Monahan, and Antrim, are bound by their tenures to serve
His Majesty when his deputy in person takes the field for
one month, more or less, at their own cost ; but, through their
defects of men, horses, and arms, they never were able to
defend their own borders in time of rebellion, but often suffer
themselves to be despoiled to the very gates of Dublin.
They refuse to muster except when the Deputy takes the field.
They are decayed in their estate and their lands sold to
others, so that there is no knowing at whose hands to demand
the service.'
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Four or six justices of 2^sace in the three not escheated
counties of Ulster should he appointed Gommissioners of
Muster to applot the rising out rateably according to the
tenants' abilities.
All Leinster, and the counties of Londonderry and Down
in Ulster, refuse to pay him any means, an exctmple that has
so animated the counties of Tyrone, Armagh, Cavan, Fer-
Tnanagh, Donegall, Antrim, and Monahan, that they refuse
to give him that entertainment which they promised under
their hands, which is sixpence out of every townland in
Tyrone, and so rateably all the other counties.
That he may he confirmed in the above-mentioned enter-
tainment by an Act of State during his life.
And for prevention of abuses by under sheriffs and bailiffs,
&c., who in levying six pence for him extort twelve p)ence for
themselves, that every landlord pay for himself and all his
tenants and recover against them.
Prays that he may have a yearly entertainment out of the
fines to be imposed for defaults.
507. Articles concluded upon between Sir Toby Caulfield, Kt.,
Master of the Ordnance, ccnd one of the Privy Counsel
in Ireland, and the rest of His Majesty's justices of the
peace for the county of Tyrone of the one part, and
Captain George Alleine, recommended by His Majesty
as muster-master of the plantation and rising out in
Leinster and Ulster, of the other part.
That the said Captain George Alleine shall onuster and
train the British undertakers, and all other rising out in
the said county of Tyrone, three times yearly ; twice by a
sufficient deputy, and once in person.
The mustering and training to be performed about Easter,
Midsummer, and Michaelmas yearly, and xoithin three
months after the mustering and training of Armagh.
His entertainment to be payable at the days of imisterimg.
The places of Clustering are Tullagh Oge for the undertakers
in the precinct of Mountjoy, Ballidonnelly for the servitors
in the barony of Dungannon, Agher for the barony of
Clogher, Omagh for the barony of Onuigh, and Neivtoivn
for the undertakers in the barony of Strabccne, to begin at
Easter next.
And he shall bring with him one drum and two Serjeants
to assist in training.
The captains appointed over the said musters are Captain
Savmderson for the undeHakers in the precinct of Mountjoy,
Mr. Hamlet Moore for the servitors in the barony of Dun-
gannon, Fenton Parsons, Esq., for the barony of Clogher,
Mr. Bastard for the barony of Omagh, and Captain Calvine
for the barony of Strabone ; or their sufficient deputies.
He is to have his entertainment sixpence a balliboe through-
out the whole county of English money.
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This contract to he in force for one year, and longer from
time to time till dissolved hy the vote of the majority of the
justices of peace for the county assembled at quarter sessions.
Signed: Arthur Chichester, Armagh; Geo. Berriens; Richard
Wingfield ; Castlehaven ; Toby Caulfield, Thomas Ridgway,
William Caulfield, Fiuncis Ansley, John MeeJce, Robert
Newcomen, John Leigh, Alexander Saunderson, George Cham-
bers, Daniell Leigh, William Bastard, Fenton Parsons,
Emanuell Ley, John Williams, Edward Blomer, Hamlett
Moore, James Steward.
Pp. 1|. Copy. Endd. : " This is the forme of the agree-
ment betwixt Captayne Alleine and the rest of the Counties."
vol. 618, p. I
[ ] 508. St. John to the Lords of the Council, with project
Carew Papers, for the Plantation of Longford.^
Is of opinion that Longford should be settled this year, and
if possible, O'CarroU's country, the county of Leitrim, M'Cogh-
lan's country, and O'Mulloy's country to be left for the work
of next year.
The whole county consists of 50,000 acres, charged with a
rent of 2001. to the heirs of Sir Nicholas Malby, and with 120
beeves payable [to Sir Francis Shane at] the castle of Granard,
which must be compounded for by lands taken out of the
whole county, in order that the undertakers may not be liable
to distresses of other men. Land must also be taken to better
church livings, as in the Wexford plantation, and for the sup-
port of a corporate town and a free school. There will then
remain for division amongst the undertakers, say 12,000 acres,
being a fourth part of the whole. Of these 12,000 acres a
moiety should be disposed of to servitors who have had no
lands, not in great scopes, as in Ulster, and lately in Wexford,
but lots of 200, 300, 400 acres, none to exceed 1,000 acres.
Thus the planters and their buildings will be more numerous.
For the residue to be bestowed on British undertakers, their
portions should be in like manner smaller than in Ulster and
Wexford, " for now Irish land is more valuable," and Longford
is nearer the English Pale. In Ulster a sufficient number of
buildings have not been made, nor British brought over to in-
habit those great scopes, nor freeholders enough made, and such
as have been made are rendered poor and weak by too high
rents. This manner of planting by smaller portions " was the
ancient manner of planting Irish countries, as may appear by the
multitude of castles in the English Pale, and in the counties
of Tipperary, Limerick, Kilkenny, and all the countries where
the Old English do yet keep their footing," and that course
was held in the later plantation of Leix and Ophaly, where
many English undertakers had small freeholds given them.
Suggests that the undertakers be placed in the wildest parts,
as towards the counties of Leitrim, Cavan, and Roscommon,
' Carew Calendar, 1603-1624, p. 367, and supra, p. 217.
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and the natives nearest to the Pale, where their ancient
borders still remain ; and the rather for that the natives now
inhabiting that part are reasonably reclaimed by civil educa-
tion, and many of them have built good stone houses, where
they dwell.
Estates to be made in fee farm, the natives paying 2d.
sterling for every acre of 21 feet to the perch ; the undertakers,
1^. in respect of the charge of his building.
Every native and undertaker of 1,000 acres and upwards to
build a castle 30 feet long, 20 broad, and 25 high, of stone or
brick, with a bawn of 2Q0 feet in compass.
Those of 600, and so to 1,000, a strong house of stone or
brick, with a bawn of 200 feet compass ; those below 600
acres a good house.
" The natives of these two last proportions to be left to
themselves."
Grants to be made of six market towns.
No native to have a less portion than 100 acres, except a
few, &c. upon good consideration, and none under 60 acres.
Every native, to be now made a freeholder, to part with at
least a fourth of his former holding, besides a rateable contri-
bution of land towards the compounding of the two rents to
Sir Nicholas Malby's heirs and Sir Francis Shane.
Every undertaker and native to build in town reedes. The
natives to forfeit if they aliene to any of the Irish or grant
them longer leases than for 41 years " lest the old lords should
grow great again."
The natives unprovided with land to be set down as tenants
under principal natives or undertakers for threelives or 31 years.
Every native and undertaker to sow yearly a fixed quantity
of hemp.
A corporate town to be established with 100 acres for the
burgesses.
The natives not to take upon them, under pain of forfeiture,
the name of O'Farrell, " nor to maintain that name by giving
of rent, cutting or sendee," nor to divide their lands by gavel-
kind.
The whole charge of admeasuring the county and other
costs of plantation to be borne by the undertakers and natives
in equal contributions.
Pp. 6. Copy.
[ ] 509. St. John's Second Advice concerning the Plantations
Carew Papers, of Longford and Ely O'Carroll's Country.^
^°- 'P- ■ If ^jjg estates are to be granted in fee-farm according to
the course of other plantations, he requests them (the Lords)
to peruse his former project of last summer, and upon notice
of the exact quantities of land, subject to division now sent
over, that His Majesty would declare how much he would
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have to be divided amongst undertakers, servitors, and
natives.
1. But if all the lands are to be granted only in lease, then
there should be set out —
1. Enough land to satisfy the rent of 2001. due to Malby's
heirs, and the six score beeves due to the Castle of Granard.
2. Next it should be declared how much shall be leased to
natives and how much to British undertakers and servitors.
3. " Of the position to be appointed to natives, whether it
will not be fit to grant every principal native his dwelling-
house, and a reasonable demesne thereto in fee-farm, and the
residue in lease, without which all buildings now being an
omission will decay, and none will be added ; and the same
course to be held for British undertakers and servitors."
4. What quantities to lease to the several persons, and
therein consideration to be had of his former advices, for it
will be ill to lease much to any.
5. To appoint where the plantation of British shall be in
each county, whether towards the English pale or towards
the Irish, and whether it will not be fit to continue some of
the principal men in the castles which themselves have
built.
6. It is to be observed that on the certificate of the quantities
now sent over that only two quantities of land, viz., arable
and pasture, and profitable woods, are to pass as valuable
lands. All the rest are of little value, and to pass at smaller
rates.
In conclusion, asks for directions concerning the measuring
of the county of Leitrim, M'Coghlan's, and O'Mulloy's
Countries, and the rest of the escheated lands, and when it
shall begin.
Pp. 2. Copy.
vol. 619, p, 160.
[ ] 510. Knights made in Ireland since the King's coming to the
Carew Papers, CeOWN, annO 1602.^
Gives a list of 140 knights, by what Deputy knighted, and
generally the place where the honour was conferred, as, for
instance : —
" By Sir George Carey, Lord Deputy ; Sir Ealph Bingley
on St. James's Day.
" Sir Thomas Williams, Christchurch, before the sermon ;
Sir Edmond Fetteplace, Sir Tobie Caulfeild, Sir John Terrell,
Mayor of Dublin, Christchurch, after the sermon.
" Sir Thomas Coats, Sir Fernando Frecleton, Sir George
Grymes, Sir Mahoney 0' Carroll, Sir Thomas Ashe, Sir William
Usher, Sir Eichard Boyle, Castle of Dublin, same day.
" Sir Laurence Esmonde, after supper ; same day, Sir
1 Carew Calendar, 1603-1624, p. 383.
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Richard Wilbraham, 4 September, Christchurch, Sir W.
Windsor, 18 September, Christchurch."
Pp. 6. Copy.
[ ] 511. The Title of the Lord Power to the Lord Barrye's
Caiew Papers, hononrs and lands.^
[This controversy is like that between the Lady Dingwell
and the Earl of Ormonde. It is the claim of Lord Power to
the honours and lands of the Lord Barry of Buttevant, de-
rived through Cateline, only daughter and heir general of
of James Fitz John Barry Lord Viscount Buttevant, who
married Richard Lord Power, deceased, against Lord Viscount
Barry of Buttevant, as collateral heir in feetaU to James Fitz
John Barry, derived through James son of Richard Barry.]
P. 1. Copy.
Carew Papers, 512. The now Earl OF Ormonde's Title to the possessions
vol. 607, p. 179. q£ ^j^g jg^^g -gg^j,^ q£ Ormonde, and to the possessions of
Theobald, late Lord Viscount Tully.^
[This is a long and critical legal review by the Lady
Dingwell's counsel of the Earl's several titles to the various
lands claimed by her as heir general against the Earl claim-
ing as heir male in entail. The Earl's title to each group of
manors is first set forth, and then the Lady's ground of claim
overthrowing his pretensions is given. It was probably the
case submitted on her behalf to the King, and by him referred
to the three judges for their opinions, and by them pronounced
so perplexed and difficult that they could not say how the
result would be if tried at law.] See p. 213 supra, Art. 478.
Carew Papers, 513, An OPINION touching the taking possession of such lands
vol. 607, p. 209. ^^^ castles as were by His Majesty awarded to the
Lord DingweU, 1618.^
Although the King has dealt graciously with the Earl of
Ormonde in leaving him a larger extent of land and revenue
than to the Lady Dingwell, yet it is conceived he takes it to
heart, and it may be doubted that in delivering possession of
the lands and manors awarded to Lady Dingwell, the stub-
bornness of the Earl's followers (though the Earl himself be
faultless) may produce great mischief [The question is then
discussed whether it would be better to command the Earl
to see to the quiet delivery, or require his attendance in
England.] If he stays in Ireland it may prove prejudicial, yet
if he comes hither his wardens may pretend ignorance of his
will and make resistance.
The present state of Ireland makes it a question of import-
ance, for though all make a fair show of quiet, yet the hearts
of the people are now (as ever heretofore) alienated from the
1 Carew Calendar, 1603-1624, p. 391.
2 lb. p. 388.
3 lb. p. 386.
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Crown of England. The priests, and the Plantations have
stirred the natives, and left discontented humours in them.
" But that vi^hich is past and settled is of least danger.
The plantations of the counties of Longford and Leitrim, &c. in
expectation, is most to be doubted, it being a usual Irish policy
(when they have a purpose to give impediment to any good
design) to raise a combustion, hoping by winning time to
frustrate the intention.
" Some of the gentlemen of his name or the constables of
his castles may be disobedient, and through rashness may
slay some one, which in Ireland is treason, into which when
they are plunged they grow desperate, and treasons like unto
snowballs crescunt ewndo."
Pp. 3. Copy. Endorsed by Careiv.
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235
1619.
Jan. 8.
Grant Book.
1619.
514. Commission with Instructions to William Lord
Knowles and Others, for disposing of Wards in
Ireland, &c.
Jan. 8. 515. Commission to Sir William Jones to" dispose of Wards
Grant Book. jq Ireland.
Jan. 14. 516.
Grant Book,
License to William Ievinge to recover money upon
recognizances forfeited by Alehouse Keepers for 21
years.
Jan. 15.
S.P., Ireland,
vol. 235, 1.
517. Lords of the Council to the Commissioners foe
Irish Church Affairs.
At Whitehall on Friday in the afternoon the 15th of January
1618. Present : the Lord Archbishop of Canterbury, Lord
Chamberlain, Earl of Arundell, Lord Bishop of Ely, Elect of
Winton.
The Bishop of Meath, in the name of the prelates and clergy
of Ireland, having presented a petition to His Majesty repre-
senting the weak state of the church, and the small ability
and means it has by the ordinary course of justice, either for
recovering that patrimony which they have lost, or from
being spoiled of that whereof they are already possessed, and
imploring the King's aid ; .as also for " erecting of the estate
of the church in the [other] provinces of Ireland," as His
Majesty has done in the new plantation of Ulster. His
Majesty referred divers pai-ts of the petition to the Archbishop
of Canterbury, the Lord Chamberlain, the Earl of Arundel,
the Bishop of Winchester, and to Mr. Secretary Naunton, or
any four of them. Accordingly the above-mentioned lords
have met this day and taken the same into consultation.
They have thought fit to require the advice of Mr. Justice
Winch, Mr. Baron Denham, Mr. Solicitor-General, and Sir
James Ley, Kt., the King's attorney in the Court of Wards,
touching so much of the said petition as was referred to their
Lordships, and first to certify their opinions in writing to the
said lords, and afterwards to attend their Lordships themselves
for their better satisfaction.
Concord cum Reg, Geo. Calvert,
P. 1. Copy.
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S p., Ireland, 5\s. Answer of the Judges to the Lords.
' ' According to their Lordships directions they have met
several times and advised of the petition exhibited to His
Majesty by the Lord Bishop of Meath, and find that they dare
not advise the commission, there being no precedent in force in
England to tuarrant the same.
" They conceive that the commission granted upon the new
plantation of Ulster is no precedent for warranting the
commission now demanded."
" Touching the third point they think it fit that in all
grants from His Majesty po-ovision be made for saving the
right and titles of the church, according to His Majesty's
pleasure subscribed to the petition!'
Signed : H. Winche, Jo. Denham, Thomas Coventry e, James
Ley.
P. 1. Original Docv/ment. Endd.
S.P., Ireland, 519. SAME to SAME.
' ' Copy of the above documents.
Pp. 3. Endd.
Jan. 18. 520. Loed Deputy Oliver St. John to the Loeds of the
vol. 235, 4. Council.
Has received their letter of the I7th of December with the
King's pleasure how to proceed with the Viscount Thurles's
friends and followers, in case he should find the information
brought to him true, of Mis purpose to victual and fortify
those houses which were by His Majesty's award adjudged to
the Lady Dingwell, whereof he (St. John) gave a private
notice to Sir Francis Blundell upon the first bruit thereof
Had since written two letters, one to some of their Lordships
the other to the Archbishop of Canterbtiry, with a letter
enclosed in one of them from Sir John Everard, wherein he
(St. John) made known what advertisements he had received
from those parts concerning the carriage and actions of that
lord and others, because he understood that things were other-
wise than at first reported. Since which time, upon the
morrow after twelfth day, the Lord Viscount himself cam^
voluntarily hither to him, and desired he might purge himself
of those aspersions that had been unjustly laid upon him.
" I told him what I had heard and what I misliked in him,
that he had put men into the Castle of Kilkenny, that he had
dealt with the gentlemen that were farmers of Neynagh,
Eoscreagh, and other houses, to keep their possessions ; that he
rode accompanied with many gentlemen up and down the
country, and that sundry idle persons resorted to his house."
To all which he answered in very humble fashion, confessing
that to prevent any extraordinary course of gaining possession
for the Lord Dingwell, he put two men into the Castle of
Kilkenny to assist the housekeeper there, being an old man
and weak, because all the evidences of the house of Ormond
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remained in that castle, and that he was given to understand
(and he aiErmed the same to be true) that some of the Lord
Dingwell's servants had taken lodgings near the castle gate
in places where they were not accustomed to lodge before, and
that he dealt with the tenants of Neynagh and other houses
and took their assurances not to dehver the voluntary posses-
sion of those places until they were required to do it. For
his riding with company in the country, he assured him it was
not with any extraordinary number, or in other sort than he
has used in former times when he journeyed in the country,
and that, he (St. John) understands was very true. For the
repair of idle men unto his house, his answer was, that for his
own servants he would be always answerable ; for strangers
that resorted to his house, though he would very gladly, yet
the customs of the country considered, he knew not how he
could deny them meat and drink, but for any purpose in the
least sort he had to gainsay His Majesty's authority, or to arm
himself against the King, he prayed it might never be believed,
though it were to lose much more than the lands awarded to
the Lord Dingwell, but that he would be for his own part
always ready to obey whatever His Majesty should command.
He (St. John) sent him to the Lord Chancellor, where he made
the like protestation. He then called him to the council
table, where he did the same, and received sundry admonitions
to forbear all courses that might move the state to conceive
jealously of him. That he shoul^d not think of strengthening
his houses, or prevent the gaining of possessions, the purpose of
the state being to proceed according to the King's command-
ments. That he should forbear to ride with needless troops,
or to suffer the repair of idle people near him, considering the
times to be peaceable, and that it was fit the King's inferior
subjects should employ themselves in lawful trades, and not in
wandering about the country, unto all which he willingly
hearkened and promised conformity. Understanding the
countries were quiet they dismissed him home, rather than
detain him at Dublin. — Dublin, 18th Jan., 16] 8.
Pf. 3. Signed. Sealed. Add. Endd.
Jan. 23. 521. Lord Deputy and Council to Mr. Secretary.
^•^■' ^fr^^' They report upon the case between Phelim M'Feagh Byrne
' ' and his son and heir, and Sir Eichard Greame, Knt., for the
Ranelagh and other lands in the county of Wicklow. Com-
mission for inqtdry into the titles, pleadings, and depositions
sent. — Dublin Castle, 23 January 1618.
Signed only by the Lord Deputy, Lord Chief Justice, Lord
Chief Baron, and the Master of the Rolls.
Copia vera. — Will. Usher. Sent to Sir Francis Blundell,
Knt.
Pp. 3. Copy. Endd. Enclosing,^
' They are both copied in the same hand.
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Jan.
loi '235 'T'^' ^^^' ■^''^swer of Sir Richard Greame to the petition of Phelim
M'Feagh Byrne and Bryan, his son and heir, alluded to in
the above report, and probably transmitted with it.
Pp. 2. Copy. Endd.
vol. 235, 7.
[ .] 523. A Brief of the Report of the Lord Deputy' and
S.P-, Ireland, COUNCIL of IRELAND of the Matter in Controversy
between Phelim M'Feagh and Brian his son, and
Sir Richard Greame, Knt.
Queen Elizabeth by her letters in September 1598 to the
then Lords Justices and Council directed them to make to the
said Phelim and his heirs a sufficient grant under the Great
Seal of Ireland of such lands as he was possessed of, or
pretended to be his right.
The King in September 1603 gave instructions to the Lord
Deputy and Council for passing the country by letters patent
unto the said Phelim.
Sir Richard Greame, Knt., petitioned the then Lord Deputy
and Council, intimating that he would labour to entitle His
Majesty to the lands in question, and desired a lease for 21
years thereof at a rent of 51. per annum, which the then
Lord Deputy and Council answered, " We cannot dispose
thereof before an office be taken to entitle the King." There-
upon Sir Richard took a commission to inquire of the King's
title to these lands, and an office was taken the 4th July
1616, finding that King Henry II. was seized of the lands in
question in right of his crown of England, into which lands
divers of the ancestors of the said Phelim did successively
enter and died seized prout lex postulat, and that his father
being seized in fee was slain in rebellion, after whose death
the said Phelim entered into the said lands, and so continned
seized thereof.
The same office was filed the 14th of January following.
In December before, the said Phelim delivered to the
Deputy His Majesty's letter dated 4th November 1616,
requiring him (St. John) to accept a suixender from the said
Phelim and Brian his son of the lands of Ranalagh and of all
other lands whereof they were then seized, in the county of
Wickloe, and to regrant the same to them and their heirs.
Before and after this Sir Richard had pressed the Deputy for
a lease of those lands at the rent of 5L per annum ; and
further offered that if the Deputy would permit him to pass
some of those lands upon His Majesty's warrants or books
then lying in this kingdom, he would give the King \Ql. per
annum, besides U. payable after the death of Sir William
Harrington, and would endow incumbents of two parish
churches lying near the lands with 100 acres as glebe, and
would build a strong castle. To this the Deputy agreed, and
permitted him to pass the lands upon these reservations.
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The 1st Februaiy Sir Richard petitioned the Deputy to
allow a seizure of those lands, and a seizure was awarded out
of Chancery, and all those lands thereupon seized into the
King's hands.
The 24th February 1616, Sir Richard's patent was sealed
and bears the same date, whereupon the sheriff delivered
possession of those lands to Sir Richard.
Afterwards Phelim obtained a commission directed to Sir
Laurence Esmond, Knight, and others, to inquire of what
lands Phelim or Brian, or either of them, were seized of the
4th November 1616, whereupon inquiry was made at Wickloe
by the said commissioners the 18th December 1617, who
found that Phelim was the said 4th November seized of right
of inheritance of all those lands in question.
The Deputy received a letter, together with Phelim and
Bryan's petition, upon receipt whereof Sir Richard made
answer ; Phelim replied. Sir Richard rejoined, and upon view
of all the pleadings, finding that Sir Richard constantly
affirmed that the lands in question were not truly the inheri-
tance of Phelim, but belonged to divers freeholders slain in
actual rebellion, whereof no ofiice was yet found to entitle
His Majesty, which being in substance contrary to the ofiice
pursued by Phelim and to the ofiice pursued by Sir Richard,
they thought best to issue a commission to some of His
Majesty's judges and others to examine witnesses for clearing
that point, who have examined nine witnesses on the part of
Phelim and eight on the part of Sir Richard, which they send
with the said depositions.
P. 1. Go2oy. Endd.
Feb. 7. 524. SiR James Waee's Ceetificate touching Sm Thomas
S.P., Ireland, BUTTON'S PENSIONS.
vol 235 8
' ■ By patent dated at Westminster the 28th of March 1604, a
pension of 6s. per diem was granted to Sir Thomas Button,
Knt., out of the revenues of Ireland, and to begin after the
death of Robert Jennison, who then enjoyed the same, over
and above 6s. 8c?. sterling granted to Sir Thomas by the afore-
said letters patent payable out of the exchequer of England,
and to continue till he should enjoy the former pension of Qs.
the day. Finds that by a patent dated Westminster, 28th
April 1612, a pension of 6s. Sd. sterling per diem was granted
to the said Sir Thomas's wife, with a proviso that the former,
pension of 6s. B>d. should cease. Notwithstanding, upon some
scruple made in the time of Lord Chichester's government,
the coasideration of both patents being referred to the then
Lord Chief Justice of the King's Bench, the Master of the
Rolls, and His Majesty's serjeant, they returned the following
certificate : " That upon consideration of both the patents
they considered that the 6s. per diem granted to Captain
Button after the death of Captain Jennison was absolutely
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granted unto him, and not countermanded by the patent to
Captain Button's wife of 6s. 8d. per diem, &c.
Signed : John Denham, Fra. Aungier, John Beare.
Whereupon the Lord Deputy directed the King's warrant
unto Ware, dated 15th February 1615, to make forth deben-
tures to the said Sir Thomas of the 6s. sterling per diem from
the death of Captain Jemyson (sic), who died 20th January
1607. According to which warrant debentures have been
issued and payment made for it until Michaelmas 1618.
Exam. 7° Febr. 1618, per Ja. Ware, Auditorem GeneraU.
Pp. 2. Endd. : " The opinion of my Lord Chief Justice,
&c. for Sir Tho. Button."
Feb. 13. 525. Lord Deputy and Council to the Lords of the
S.P., Ireland, PrIVY COUNCIL.
' ■ Although they may truly affirm that God has blessed His
Majesty with a more universal peace and given him a more
powerful hand over this people than any of his predecessors,
yet of late they receive from all parts frequent reports and
complaints of stealths, robberies, and outrageous acts far
exceeding those committed during former years. Impute
them to an aptness in the looser sort to believe idle reports
spread by malicious persons, who give out that there is strong
and strange preparations in Spain to unknown purposes.
Though they despise these rumours they presume to make
them known unto their Lordships.
Beg money " for this poor army which is so long behind,"
and that they will hasten such proportions of munition and
carriages as have been written for, and to command such
captains as are in England, and not detained upon extraordi-
nary occasions, to return to their several commands here,
where some of them are much wanting, &c. — Dublin Castle,
18 February 1618.
Signed : 01. St. John, Tho. Dublin, Cane, Brabazon, Chs.
Wilmot, Arthur Savage, Henry Doewra, Will. Jones, Ad.
Loftus, Fr. Aungier, J. Kinge, Toby Caulfield, Dud. Norton.
Pp. 2. Add Endd.
Feb. 26. 526. Lord Deputy St. John to the Lords of the Privy
S.P., Ireland, COUNCIL.
vol. 235, 10. Understanding by their letters of the 30th November the
King's intention concerning the town of Waterford, he and the
Council will consider of it seriously. By some mischance the
original charter has not been brought to him, but upon its arrival
he and the Council will deliberate upon it, and wiU send then-
opinions with aU possible speed. In the meantime, he finds
by conference with the Earl of Thomond that the inhabitants
of that place are not able to yield any more men of worth, fit
to bear the charge of magistracy in such a corporation, and
therefore their Lordships' proposition of sending merchants
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out of England -will be of good moment for establishing a good
corporation in that place.
He (St. John) has already received the bonds entered in
England by some British undertakers of Ulster, and mentioned
in their Lordships' letters, with copies of such patents as were
granted to the said undertakers, but he has not received the
bonds entered by Scotish undertakers in Scotland, and prays
that they may be sent.
By another letter from their Lordships, dated 31st January,
he perceives they have been informed that there are divers
concealed lands in Munster, and they require him to bring those
lands into charge, but on advice with the Lord President and
Chief Justice of that province, and with the Surveyor-General,
has received no light from them of any such concealments.
Will carefully observe their directions concerning the Lord
Bourke of Brittas, and has sent a pursuivant to bring him to
Dublin, and when he arrives will send him a prisoner to
England to answer his insolent contempt against His Majesty,
their Lordships, and the State.
3egs to remind them that the inland forts in Ulster and
Connaught are in want of repair ; also the forts of Gal way
and Liffer must be seen to at once ; beseeches them to give
order for repairing them " that they may be ready and fit
against any danger of surprise."
Prays their Lordships to cause the Auditor Gofton to make
search for those bonds by which the captains of forts and
castles undertook to keep them provisioned, as it is likely
Lord Ridgeway left with him the bonds upon making up his
accounts. And if he has not got them, to command Lord
Ridgeway to bring them to their I^ordships, that they may be
sent hither to remain with the Treasurer-at-war, and that use
may be made of them in calling upon those whom they concern
to perform their conditions.
Has not had any direction from their Lordships concerning
the plantation of Longford, and those other countries whereof
surveys have been sent to them. The time of year is now fit
for measuring Ley trim and the rest of the escheated countries.
Requests their Lordships' pleasure on that behalf Is a suitor
to their Lordships on behalf of the poor surveyors " who took
great pains in measuring Longford, and now complain that
they cannot get the money due to them." They were to be
paid out of the revenues by the vice-treasurer, the same to be
returned to His Majesty by the undertakers and natives that
have the lands passed to them. Prays that they may be paid,
otherwise they will not be able to get any to finish the work
in Leytrim. — Dublin, 26 February 1618.
Pp. 4. Signed. Endd.
March 8. 527. Lord Deputy and Council to the Lords of the Council.
vor235 n ' Pursuant to their Lordships' letters of the 31st January
last they sent a special messenger to Lord Brittas. He ap-
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peared before them accordingly on the 8th of March, and after
their Lordships' pleasure was made known to him, was re-
strained to the house of Sir James Ware in Dublin, until wind
and weather served for his passage. They have sent him over
in the charge of Sir Beverly Newcomen. — Dublin Castle,
8 March 1618.
Signed : 01. St. John, Tho. Dublin, Cane, Henry Docwra,
Toby Caulfield, J. King, Dud. Morton, Wilmot.
P. 1. Add. Endd. Sealed.
March 9. 528. Lord Deputy and Council to the Lords of the
S.P., Ireland, COUNCIL.
They gave their Lordships " a taste of their observations of
the loose people in the kingdom" on the 13th of February.
They continually receive advertisement of the increase of their
outrageous acts from aU parts, and have intelligence that the
most practising priests " have transported themselves to the
parts beyond the seas " and many people who served abroad
and came to settle in Ireland have gone back again. Also
that the most suspected people of Ulster betake themselves to
their swords more than they used to do, "and do much
harken " after the Duke of Axgile ; and that the Eedshankes
of Scotland (by the ports under Sir Hugh Mountgomery and
Sir James Hamilton) more frequently convey themselves to-
and-fro than they were wont.
They cannot let these things pass unobserved. They under-
stand that " those " of Londonderry and Colrane have not set
up their gates, nor otherwise prepared themselves. The
Deput}' has written to them, and it may please their Lord-
ships and those who have interest in those plantations to do
the like'.— Dublin, 9 March 1608.
Signed : Tho. Dublin, Cane, 01. St. John, Chr. Wilmot, Hen.
Docwra, Toby CauMeld, J. Kinge, Dudley Norton.
Pp. 2. Add. Endd.
March 10. 529. Sir H. Docwra to the Marquis of Buckingham, Lord
S.P., Ireland, High Admiral of England.
' ' In order to make it appear that he serves the King honestly,
and to stop the mouths of those who are led to judge men
more by malice than by true knowledge, he has caused a
summary declaration of his payments to be drawn up. Re-
commends the bearer Mr. Parker. — Dublin, 10 March 1618.
P. 1. Hoi. Endd. Add. " To the right honorable the Lord
Marquis of Buckingham, Lord High Admiral of England."
S.P., Ireland, 530. INSTRUCTIONS for the COMMISSIONERS OF WARDS,
vol 235 15
' ' Directions for His Majesty's better service in the commis-
sion for his wards in Ireland, perused and considered of by Sir
H. Hobart, Knight and Baronet, Lord Chief Justice of the
Court of Common Pleas, Sir Henry Yelverton, Knight, His
Majesty's Attorney-General, and Sir James Ley, Knight, His
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Majesty's Attorney of the Wards according to an order made
by the Lords of His Majesty's Privy CouncU the 24th of Sep-
tember last past.
Signed : Henry Hobart, H. Yelverton, James Ley.
Pp. 6. Endd.
March 19. 531. Lord Deputy of Ireland to the Lords of the Council.
vo^.''235'T6^' -^^^ received their letter of the 28th October last, with a
petition enclosed to the mayor and commonalty of Cork con-
cerning a rent of 80 marks claimed to be due to the King from
the said city. That question was heretofore debated at the
council table at Dublin in the presence of the agent of the city
of Cork, and was conceived to be a due rent to His Majesty,
whereupon 40 marks was ordered to be put in charge of the
Exchequer, and the other 40 marks were granted by letters
patent to Sir Dominick Sarsfeild, Chief Justice of the Common
Pleas. Has, according to directions, acquainted Sir Dominick
with the opinion of the judges of England, to whom it appeared
that the said city was not to be charged with the 80 marks,
and wished him to consider and inform their Lordships what
further ground he had to prove the said charge to be due and
payable to His Majesty, which he has undertaken to do. —
Dublin, 19 March 1618.
P. 1. Signed. Sealed. Add. Endd.
March 28. 532. A Book of the Plantation of Ulster.
^T'els'^^^gs "^ brief view and survey made in several places in the
also, " ' counties within named between 1st December 1618 and 28th
Stearne MSS., March 1619 by me Nichollas Pynnar, &c. by virtue of a com-
Trin. Coll., Dublin, miggion under the Great Seal of Ireland, dated 28th November
* ' • 1618.
Herein are set forth the names of the British undertakers,
servitors, and principal natives, with their proportions, and
the undertakers of towns in the several counties of Armagh,
Tyrone, Donegall, Cavan, and Fermanagh. How they have
performed their buildings and plantations, and other matters
answerable to articles in the said commission annexed, together
with the works performed by the city of London and city and
county of Londonderry.^
vol. 235, 17.
April 3. 533. Lord Deputy and Council to the Lords.
t'^'osl^^"*^' '^^^ bearer, the Lord Bishop of Ossory, begs them to
signify to the Lords that since his instalment in that bishopric
' Carew Calendar, 1603-1624, p. 392. This interesting and detailed survey
was first printed from the Stearne MSS. in Trinity College, Dublin, in Harris's
Hibernica, p. 131, 8vo., Dublin, 1777. A specimen of it will be given in connexion
with Sir Thomas Phillips and Richard Hudson's survey of the Plantation of the
city and county of Londonderry and town of Coleraine on 10 August 1622, to be
found in this Calendar at that date.
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he has had a suit with some of the O'Carrols for a parcel of
land in O'Carrol's country called the manor of Sierekeran,
whereunto His Majesty is entitled by office.
Recommend him to their Lordships' favour. — Dublin
Castle, 3 April 1619.
Signed: 01. St. John, Chr. Wilmot, Dud. Norton, Will.
Jones, Hen. Docwra.
Pp. 2. ■ Sealed. Add. Endd.
April 6. 534. To the Lord Deputy, the Treasurer, Chancellor, Vice-Trea-
Acta Kegia surer, Chamberlains, and Barons of the Exchequer in
p.R O^^' Ireland, and to all others to whom it may appertain.
Ireland. By a late proclamation for the better settling of the British
plantation in Ulster, he (the King) commanded that all Irish
natives should by or before the times mentioned in the said
proclamation remove themselves from the lands of British
undertakers upon pain that every householder that should be
found inhabiting upon any of those lands contrary to the said
Proclamation should pay for his contempt a fine of 1 Os. ; and
being informed that if the fines be not duly levied his said
proclamation will take little effect, and so his intention in
settling the said plantation will be frustrated, as hitherto it
has been, notwithstanding his care thereof, he now grants to
his well-beloved servant, Edward Wray, Esq., one of the
grooms of his bedchamber, all fines and forfeitures for the
next seven years payable under any of the articles in the said
proclamation or any other proclamation or Act of State for
removing of the said Irish natives from dwelling upon any of
the lands of the British undertakers, the said Edward Wray
yielding a rent therefor of lOOZ. a year. — Westminster, 6 April
in the I7th year of the reign.
Pp. 10. Copy.
April 10. 535. Lord Deputy and Council to the Lords.
voT'235'T8'!' The Archbishop of Dublin died this morning at 5 of the
clock. They pray the Lords to acquaint His Majesty there-
with, and beg him to hasten to Ireland the person he resolves
upon to supply the archbishop's place as Chancellor, " which
is a place of great importance."
The Deputy took order that the King's Great Seal should
be brought to him, whereupon he immediately assembled the
Council, and it was concluded that it should be given into the
custody of the Lord Chief Justice, the Lord Chief Baron, and
the Master of the Rolls, and they or any two of them to affix
the seal as occasion requires. — Dublin Castle, 10 April 1619.
Signed : 01. St. John, Chr. Wilmot, Arthur Savage, Will.
Jones, Henry Docwra, Will. Methwold, Toby Caulfield, James
Hamiltone, Fr. Aungier, J. King, Dud. Norton.
P. 1. Add. Endd.
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April 16. 536. Lord Deputy and Council to the Lords.
^voi' 23^*19' Sending a list of the year's coneordatums, and promising to
avoid all superfluous charges to His Majesty.
Signed : 01. St. John, Hen. Docwra, Will. Jones, Don. Sars-
field, Wm. Methwold, Fr. Aungier, J. King, Dud. Norton.
P. 1. Add. Endd. Enclosing,
A list containing ct, brief entry of all concordations as Jiave
passed for one luJiole year since the last of March 1618 until
the first of April 1619.
April 4. 1618. James Eustace, Gent, for his entertainment as Provost
Marshal of co. WicJdow and Wexford from 6th Januai^
1615 to 31 March 1617.
May 6. „ Henry Holcroft, for money disbursed by him to messengers
for six months, from 1st October 1617 to Slst March 1618.
May 21. „ Earl of Thomond, Lord President of Munster, for allowance
of house rent for 1^ years ended 31st March 1618.
June 3. ;, John Franckton, for p7'inting 500 proclamations for the
banishing of semi/nary priests.
June 4. „ James Eustace, Provost Marshal of the counties of Wickloiv
and Wexford, from 1st April 1617 to September following.
July 6. „ Giles Stanley, in full satisfaction of all such services and
losses which he pretended to have clone and sustained in the
late wars to Her Majesty.
July 7. „ Henry Gosnold, second justice of the province of Munster,
for his long and painful service and for his chargeable
attendance about the service of Water ford for the space of six
months.
July 8. „ Robert Kinsman, in consideration of the customs of Balla-
shanan, which customs have been taken from him by His
Majesty's farmers, without giving him any composition for
the same, they being worth 45?. per annum.
Aug. 22. „ To Edward Gessell, the Foreign Opposer, and Richard
Williams, clerk of the estreats, for the loss of their fees for two
years.
Aug. 29. „ Edward Horton, the keeper of Newgate, for his charge in
keeping the prisoners during the time the gatehouse of the
Castle of Dublin was in building.
Oct. 4. „ Andrexu Galway and Stephen White, in consideration of
the use , of a house of theirs in Cork, used for keeping His
Majesty's store of munition.
Oct. 8. „ Sir Par Lane, for sundry services performed since he was
a Privy Councillor in Mounster, and for his trouble about the
reswnption of the liberty of tJie city of Waterford.
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Nov. 11. 1618. Robert Donchon, a preaching friar, who conformed and has
taken the oath of supremacy, and purposes henceforth to serve
in the church.
Nov. 11. „ Frauncis Gave, for special service known only to the Lord
Deputy, Lord Chancellor, and some few more of the Council.
Dec. 1. „ Gregory Hoalton, for his attendance as messenger of the
Council Chamber for one year, ending Michaelmas 1618.
Dec. 7. „ Captain Anthony Hugen, in consideration of money due
unto him as Provost Marshal of co. Fermanagh, wherein he
continued three years, ending March 1617.
Dec. 8. „ Nicholas Beabaws, (sic.) for monies disbursed by him for
provision of wood, coals, and candles, for the Council Chamber
for one year ending Michaelmas 1617.
Dec. 14. „ Captain John Perkins, in full consideration of entertain-
ments due to him for the execution of martial law in cos.
Armagh and Tyrone.
Dec. 21. „ Henry Holcroft, for monies disbursed, for bringi/ng packets,
payment of messengers, carrying letters, &c. between 1st April
1617 and SOth September 1617.
Jan. 1. 1619. Sir Henry Bealing, Kt, for services by him performed, and
bringing to execution upwards of fourscore rebels.
Jan. 10. „ Danniell Molineaux, Ulster, king-of-arms, for his atten-
dance and 2^ublicatio7i of His Majesty's style, eight several
days, viz. : the King's Condonation Day, Easter Day, Whitsun
Day, All Saints', the delivery of the Gunpowder Treason,
Christmas Da.y, and Twelfth Day.
Jan. 11. . „ Thomas Rande, sheriff of the county of Down, being
employed in bringing hither divers prisoners from co. Cavan,
Antrim and Downe, and for keeping them at his own charge
for a time.
Feb. 6. „ Sir William Usher, Clerk of the Council, for monies dis-
bursed, to buy a carpet and other necessaries for the Council
Chamber after the fire lately happened there.
Feb. 11. „ Captain Hugh Culme, Provost-Marshal of Cavan and
Monaghan, for his entertainment.
Feb. 12. , „ George Richards, for money disbursed by him for repairs
done upon the Castle of Dublin and the stables there. His
Majesty's house at Kilmaynham, called the Phoenix, and the
little house near Killmaynam Bridge.
Feb. 25. „ Derrick Harrison, for losses sustained by him in staying
here nine weeks with his hoy and msn, to carry to London
certai/ti ordnance belonging to the King, the coast being then
pestered with pirates, and for staying five weeks in England
before the ordnance was landed at his own charge.
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Feb. 25. 1619.' Edward Keating, Comptroller of the Pipe, and second
engrosser of the exchequer, in lieu of the 9d. payable to him hy
the table of fees for every casualty for which he writes process
to the collectors, which he cannot noiu receive as there are
special collectors in each county. -
March 15. „ Mathew Bently and Randcdl Povey, pursuivants for the
delivery of sundry war proclamations and letters sent to divers
parts of the kingdom.
March 16. „ William Nesbitt, for losing his bark, being employed to
carry Captain Crafford and 50 soldiers to the Isle of Ila in
Scotland.
Total, 1,519?. Is. 3d
Signed: 01. St. John, Brabazon, James Moore, Will. Jones,
WUlm. Jifethivold, Frs. Aungier, II. Power, Dud. Norton.
Pp. 12. Endd.
April 25. 537. Petition of the Mayor, Sheriffs, and Comonalty of the
S.P., Ireland, city of Cork.
' ' " Pray that the ancient fee-farm rent of 80 marks per annum
may be put out of charge, which had been recently gi'anted to
Sir Dominick Sarsfield, with reference of same to the Commis-
sioners, and their return that Sarsfield should sui-render that
grant.— Dated 10 June 1619.
The return is signed by : J. Mountagu, H. Winch, and John
Denham.
P. 1.
April 29. 538. Lord Deputy and Council to Privy Council.
^•^•' g^'^'gn'^' Since their Lordships' letters of the 20th of January the
provost, fellows, and scholars of Trinity College have appeared
before them, and have signed an instrument, and are perfectly
conformable to the Act of State concerning their college lands.
The instrument is now perfected, and is in the custody of the
Clerk of the Council, to be kept safely in the Council Chamber.
— DubHn, 29 April 1619.
Signed : 01. St. John, Garrett Moore, Henry Docura, Will.
Jones, Dan. Sarsffelde, Willm. Methwold, Fr. Aungier, H. Power,
Fran. Ruish, A. T. Loffcus, J. Kinge, Dud. Norton.
P. 1. Add. Endd.
May 7. 539. Lord Deputy to the Lords of the Privy Council.
"^I'iat^zi' y^&s not able to send an account of the re-survey of the
plantation of Ulster before, because the surveyor was em-
ployed all the summer in measuring Longford. Sends a book
in which the names of the several undertakers, servitors, and
natives in each county of that plantation are set down, the
buildings thej'' have made, the numbers of the freeholders,
leaseholders for life, ._ leaseholders for years, and cottagers in
each proportion of the British undertakers, what tillage they
have begun, how many families are settled upon their lands,
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how many have taken the oath of supremacy, and what Irish
remain among them, and, lastly, the number of bodies English
and Scotch armed for their defence, whereby their Lordships
raay perceive what progress the plantation has made hitherto.
Purposes to call to question some that remain in England,
and prays that the}' may be either sent or sufficient agents,
authorised to perform their covenants of building and planta-
tion, for some have done little or nothing at all. If their
Lordships would punish those who are faulty it would quicken
them all to finish that they are bound to do.
Has been moved by Captain Nicholas Pynnar to be a suitor
to their Lordships that he may be recompensed for his labour
and charge in this work in the winter time. — Dublin, 7 May
1619.
Pp. 2. Signed. Sealed. Add. Endd.
May 1 0. 540. Secretary Sir George Calvert to certain of the
S.P., Ireland, COXJNCIL OF ENGLAND,
vol. 235 21a.
Lately signified His Majesty's pleasure to them that the
conveyance which the Earl of Ormond is to make by the
King's award unto Lord Dingwell and Lady Elizabeth his
wife, being now ready to be sealed, should be tendered unto
him [Ormond] in their Lordships' presence, and that their
Lordships should send for Mr. Attorney and Sir Francis
Blundell to be there likewise, because their service has been
used about this award, that if the conveyance is not .agreeable
thereunto they may be able to rectify it or to justify it if it
be consonant and right, in which case the King thinks it fit
that their Lordships' charge the Earl in his name to perform
the same, and if he refuse to certify His Majesty. Any two
or three of their Lordships will be sufficient so long as Mr.
Attorney and Sir Francis Blundell be there. — Theobalds,
10 May 1619.
P. 1. Signed. Sealed. Add. Endd.: "To the right
honourable the Lord Archbishop of Canterbury, the Lord
Verulam, Lord Chancellor of England, Lord Carew, Master
of the Ordnance, and the Lord Chief Justice of the King's
Bench."
May 20. 541. The King's Letters for the Birnes.
^tbemlcfT -'^"^ *^® better settling of the reputed freeholders and
P.R.O., ' inhabitants of the Birnes country and Clancapp, in the county
Ireland. of Wicldow, in their estates in English tenure, the King directs
Sir Oliver St. John, Lord Deputy, to accept surrenders and
make regrants to the said freeholders and inhabitants of their
lands to Sir Laurence Esmond, or to such other his heirs and
assigns as the said freeholders and inhabitants shall appoint,
the said Sir Laurence having purchased from his (the King's)
servant Patrick Maule, one of his bedchamber, his grant
ordered by the King's letters of 20th February in the 15th
year of the King's reign, reserving such rents as were to be
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reserved to the King by warrant of his letters of 26th of June,
in the 9th year of his reign, and afterwards declared by an
Act or agreement of State thereupon made by the late Deputy
and Council, with other rents of the lands reserved in former
patents, the intent being that the said freeholders and inhabi-
tants re-stated in their lands in such manner as now they
stand. They are to be pardoned all mesne rates accrued by
reason of any intrusions, and any forfeitures accrued thereby. —
Greenwich, 20 May, in the 17th year of the reign.
Add. : To Sir Oliver St. John and the Chancellor.
Pp. 5. Copy. Enrol. : At suit of William Browne, gentle-
man, on 16 December 1619.
June 2. 542. The Loed Baron of Beittas's Claim to the Barony of
S.P., Ireland, CasTLECONNELL.
vol. 235 22.
Order of the Privy Council referring the case of the Lord
Baron of Brittas (who claims the title of Lord Baron of Castle
Connell, with the lands belonging thereto) to Sir Henry
Yelverton and Sir Thomas Coventry, Attorney and Solicitor
General, with Mr. Hadsor, one of the King's Council for
Ireland. — At Star Chamber, 2 June 1619.
Present : Lord Archbishop of Canterbury, Lord Chancellor,
Lord Privy Seal, Earl of Arundell, Lord Zouch, Lord Digbie,
Mr. Treasurer, Mr. Comptroller, Mr. Secretary Naunton, Mr.
Secretary Calvert, Master of the Rolls, Sir Edward Coke.
P. 1. Copy. Ex. p. : C. Edmondes. Endd.
vol. 235, 23.
June 10. 543. Loed Deputy to the Aechbishop of Canterbury.
Toi '2^s!'f'^23 ' ■'■^ entreated by Sir Arthur Magennis to move his Lordship
that his eldest son may have leave to come over to Ireland,
about a match with one of Lord Slane's sisters. Promises
when he comes to Ireland he shall remain at Dublin and
attend the state, and not go into his country without leave. —
Dublin, 10 June 1619.
P. 1. Hoi. Sealed. Add. Endd.
vol. 235, 24.
June 12. 544. Lord Deputy and Council to the Lords of the
S. p., Ireland, PriVY COUNCIL.
By the certificate they send every half year to inform their
Lordships of the expense of concordatums, they may have
observed that they have fallen short of the proportion assigned
for that purpose. Think they could have done the King
more service if their means to be liberal had been larger.
Pray that to the present allowance of 1,500Z. they may have
5001. added. The army is now behind fully a year and a
quarter. Pray their Lordships to have compassion upon the
soldiers, and to send speedy relief — Dublin Castle, 12 June
1619.
Signed : 01. St. John, A. T. Loftus, Cane, Arthur Chi-
chester, Hen. Docwra, Will. Jones, Dom. Sarsfielde, Willm.
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Methwold, Fr. Aungier, Toby Caulfield, Laurence Esmondej
Dud. Norton, J. Kinge.
Pp. 2. Add. Endd.
June 16. 545. Loed Deputy to the Lords of the Council.
^^i'm^'T^' -^^^ forborne hitherto to inform their Lordships of sundry-
disorderly persons gone into rebellion in divers parts of the
kingdom, and especially in Low Leinster and the farther
parts of the county of Tyrone, because he did not wish to
trouble their Lordsliips,and because their companies were small,
and no chief persons among them. He directed some of the
King's soldiers to go into the fastness where they haunted,
and took course to draw some of the malefactors themselves
to betray their fellows, and set the principal local gentlemen
inhabiting those countries to destroy them, by which means
there have been some 20 men slain or executed by martial
law, and the gaols are full for the justices of assize now ready
to go to their circuits. Has been careful to inquire wh}"- so
many idle fellows of no ability of their own, and having no
chief men to lead them on, should dare in this time of general
peace to provoke the State, and finds that it grew out of
an opinion generally conceived amongst those people last
spring, that they were preparing in Spain to invade this
kingdom, upon which conceit the priests of the country
wrought so strongly, that if there had been the least certainty
of any such intention there would have been plenty of
desperate people to join themselves with them.
Begs their Lordships to send a supply of money for the
army, which is in arrear 15 months, that munition may be
sent for furnishing the stores of the kingdom, and that some
money may be sent for the reparation of forts. Has received
the bonds for victualling His Majesty's garrisons, and finds
that warrant was issued by Lord Chichester for the issuing of
1,282L for victualling 31 garrisons. The bonds amount but to
844L for the victualling oJW.9 garrisons, so that 12 of them
remain without victuals, which will be supplied with 400?:
more. Begs their Lordships that that sum may be imprested
to the several commanders of the garrisons. — Dublin, 18 June
1619.
P'p. 2. Signed. Sealed. Add. Endd.
June 24. 546. Florence M'Carthy to the Lord Zouch, Warden of
S.P., Ireland, the Cinque Ports.
vol. 235, 2, A. j^ much bound to his Lordship for his dealing with Secre-
tary Naunton for him. Is moved to acquaint his Lordship
with the matter pretended against him : " About three years
past a Mr. Brown (who holds the best part of my lands), being
here, met a friar and a householder or farmer of that country,
and when he told them he was with me, they wished that
they also had seen me, which Mr. Brown's man told me, who
(suspecting that Mr. Brown employed that friar to make some
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matter against me) assured his man that if any friar or priest
came to me I would bring him in question." About a fort-
night after, Mr. Browne, getting an information made that he
(Florence) had had intercourse with the priest, thereby
persuaded Mr. Secretary Naunton (unto whom he, Florence,
and his cause was unknown) to commit him.
Mr. Browne had endeavoured, but failed, to move the Lord
Deputy and Council to take action against him, and though
he (Florence) had intelligence for two years of this charge
contriving against him, he took no care of it, judging he
should not be committed again upon an information of his
adversary that held his lands, after being by the Eang and
the Council upon the Lord Deputy of Ireland's certificate, and
upon bonds of the Earls of Thomond and Clanricard, the
Viscount of Down, Liffer, the Lord Delvin, Sir Daniell O'Brien,
Sir Patrick Barnewell, and divers others (enlarged from the
Tower), and, confined about this city, where he has lived in
great want, being abridged of 3?. a week for diet, and 20s. a
week for clothes that His Majesty allowed him, and by divers
of that country dispossessed of his lands in his long and close
restraint, whereof they took advantage. And being (for he
had no means) advised to sue for some of his lands, he peti-
tioned the Lords, who referred it to the Earl of Thomond, the
Lord Carew, and Baron Denham, who certified his right to
above 5001. lands a year, purchased by his fathex-, whereof he
could have no benefit, being a few days after committed
hither, where he has remained above seven months without
means to maintain him and his children, when by his carriage
and trial these five years past upon those sureties, he expected
more liberty after 13 years endurance, without being ever
called to answer or charged with anything.
Protests that he never saw or spoke to any priest or friar.
Is now restrained at the request of another, who is desirous
to have in this prison his life, that he has already worn in
prisons. It should seem that Mr. Secretary Naunton, of him-
self, was indifferently inclined to discharge him, for to a friend
who, at the entreaty of Sir Thomas Eoper, dealt with him,
he said that " if the Lord Chancellor that joined to commit
me would join with him, he would be contented to enlarge
me." Now to his petition he says that, for reasons to him
known, he may not in his duty discharge him, but will further
him the means that he had at His Majesty's charge ; and
because he sees no reason why His Majesty should be put
to unnecessary charges for him and his children, and he by
his restraint hindered of those means of his own, that is (as
aforesaid) certified for him, and himself without any cause kept
here to shorten his days, after the trial that has been had of
him these five years past, upon these sureties' bonds, which
the Clerk of the Council keeps.
Requests his Lordship to be a means that he may enjoy
that Uttle liberty that the King and Council granted him
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upon these sureties, and to deal efiectually with Sir Eobert
Naunton, for by the Lord Chancellor's answer to a petition of
his, he gathers that all stands in Sir Robert. — 24 June 1619.
P. 1. Signed. Add. Endd.
June 30. 547. Lord Deputy and Council to the Lords.
vd '23^5^T6^' '^^^ Lord President and Council of Munster sent a letter to
the Lord Deputy, expressing much exception against the
staple of wools in this kingdom. He acquainted the Council
therewith. They now enclose the letter, and accompany
it with their opinion " that howsoever fair the face of this
staple appeared at the first, the proceeding has discovered it
to be full of fraud and inconvenience, producing no part of
the good that it promised, but working contrary effects to the
hindrance and discouragement of numbers, that prospered in
a fair and rich trade now in danger to be overthrown." Beg
their Lordships to provide such remedy as is fit in a case of
such importance. — Dublin Castle, 30 June 1619.
Signed : 01. St. John, A. T. Loftus, Cane, Brabazon, Arthur
Chichester, Hen. Docwra, Will. Jones, Dom. Sarsffelde, Willm.
Methwold, Fr. Aungier, Toby Caulfield, J. King, Laurence
Esmonde, Dud. Norton.
P. 1. Add. Endd. Enclosing,
May 25. 548. Lord President and Council of Munster to the Lord
Carew Papers, Deputy, representing the many Evils arising from
vol. 619, p. 198.1 ^^^ ^^^ ^^^^^^ erected for Wool.
1 . The end aimed at was to bring people overfror)i England
to set up manufacture here ; hut, on the contrary, Walter
Whyte, factor of the staplers, has set up no manufacture, hut
engrosses the wool, and transports it to England and foreign
parts for his oiun gain, and thereby overthrows a great
number of English and natives here employed in making
frieze mantles, caddoives,^ and other woollen commodities.
Wool is so dear in the staple town, and that town so remote,
as they were {not) able to get a living out of them.
2. That he draws bills upon the King's customs, which are
thus lost to the Lrish merchants, and money straitened.
3. When there ivas free export to England the tenants and
farmers paid their rents by ivool.
4. The English xmdertahers, instead of stocking themselves
with English sheep, take noiv such distaste of the staplers
freedom (none of whom reside here as memhers of this
kingdom) and their own restraint, that they begin to let
their lands to the Irish to be tilled at the fourth sheaf, to the
loss of good husbandry.
And the King's custo'ms suffer by the loss of trade in wool
to England, for as luell the export duties are lost as the
' Carew Calendar, 1603-1C24, p. 425.
2 Eugs, coverlets.
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May 25.
Carew Paper,
vol. 235, 260.
customs of those goods brought out of England into Ireland
in exchange.
Now they shun the ports and eloign tfieir wools and shins
to private creeks and corners, and so run the hazard of loss
leather than he abridged of their liberty by Walter Whyte and
the staplers ; and so the King's customs are much diminished.
— Limerick, 25 May 1619.
Signed : Thomond, Jo. Cork, Cloyne and Ross, Richd. Boyle,
Ed. Harris, Fras. Slingsby, Rich. Aldtvorth, The. Standish,
Tho. Browne.
Pp. 3. Copy.
549. . Lord President and Council of Munster to the Lord
Deputy.
The original of the foregoing letter.
June 30. 550,
S.P., Ireland,
vol. 235, 27.
Sir Theobald Burke, Lord Baron Brittas, to Sir
Clement Edmondes.
Is inf oriiied by the bearer of Edmondes' favour towards him,
which he will requite when he is set free. Wishes to know
whether the request in his petition will be granted. If the
Lords of the Council delay, he must appeal to the King. —
Fleet, 30 June 1619.
P. 1. Signed : " Theobald Burke. Add. Endd.
July 2.
S.P., Ireland,
vol. 235, 28.
551. Frances Gofton: to Sir Ci-ement Edmondes.
Is entreated by Sir Frances Annesley to write concerning
the petition of Thomas Kennedie, chief chamberlain of the
Exchequer of Ireland, wherein he truly informs the Lords
that the sum of the liberties is more by 51. than the parti-
culars make, which grows by the omission of his name, which
makes the sum perfect. — 2 July 1619.
P.S. — By granting the petition there is nothing to be
added to the sum already allowed.
P. 1. Signed, Sealed. Add. Endd.
July 6.
Sign Manual,
vol. X., 11.
552. The King to the Lord Deputy.
Dispensation to James Heygate, ,M.A., to hold with the
Archdeaconry of Clogher the rectories of Derryvoylan and
Tedannaugh, with the chapels and churches annexed in
plurality. Also to Edward Hatton, M.A., to hold with the
Archdeaconry of Ardagh the Chancellorship of the Cathe-
dral of St. Maghartin of Clogher, the rectory of Gallowrie,
and the vicarages of Monoghan, alias Raveckmaleys, and
Castletowne Delvyn in plurality. These two only are left alive
of the 19 painful preachers licensed 14 years past to go over
with George Montgomerie, then Bishop of Derry, Clogher,
and Raphoe, for planting the churches in those northern
parts. — "Westminster, 6 July 1619.
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July 8. 553. Lord Deputy and Council to the Lords.
vol" 23r'29'^' '^^^ present wants of the army being so great, they have
determined to make use of a clause in their Lordships' letters
sent by Sir H. Docwra, the Treasurer-at-wars, for borrowing
4,000^. or 5,000?. to supply the occasion. They found the
merchants fearful of the breach of their credit if their moneys
be not repaid them in due time. They determined only to
borrow so much as would give some satisfaction to those who
suffered greatest wants, and understanding that the bearer,
George Davenishe, a merchant of Dublin, was to make over
6001. English to discharge his credit in London, persuaded
him to deliver that sum to Sir H. Docwra, which he has done,
upon promise of payment six days after sight hereof. Pray
their Lordships to give order that he may be paid. — Dublin
Castle, 3 July 1619.
Signed: 01. St. John, A. T. Loftus. Cane, Hen. Docwra,
Fr. Aungier, H. Power, J. Kinge, Dud. Norton.
P. 1. Add. Endd.
July 12. 554. Farm of the Customs of Ireland.
Sign Manual, Warrant for the payment of 6,000?. and upwards yearly,
rent reserved, on the farm of the customs in Ireland, and the
King's moiety of the surplus into the Exchequer at Dublin,
instead of that of London, to be used in payments for Ireland,
and to avoid the inconvenience of transport of money. —
Westminster, 12 July 1619.
July 16. 555. Grant to the Protost, Fellows, and Scholars of
ActaEegia TRINITY COLLEGE, DUBLIN.
PRO., ' After setting forth the various subdenominations of Tooaghie,
Ireland. in the county of Armagh, and of Slutmulroney, in the county
of Fermanagh, and of Kilmacrenan, in the county of Donegal,
which had been granted to the provost, fellows, and scholars
of Trinity College, Dublin, by lettei's patent of the 29th of
August, in the eighth year of the King's reign, all erected into
one manor called the manor of Kilmacrenan, with a court
baron to be held before the seneschal, and reciting then-
surrender of this court baron, and the King's letters of
27th June 1614, he (the King) now erects the lands into three
separate manors, the lands of Tooaghie, in the county of
Armagh, to be made the manor of Tooaghie ; those of Slut-
mulroney to be made the manor of Slutmulroney, those of
Kilmacrenan to be the manor of Kilmacrenan, each with a
court baron. Witness the Deputy.
Pp. 25. Copy.
July 16. 556. Lord Bourke of Brittas to the King.
S-P-) ^^f^^^' Prays for his liberty on giving security not to depart from
^^ ■ ' ■ England, that he may receive his rents from Ireland, and that
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July 16.
S.P., Ireland,
vol. 235, 31.
July 17.
Carew Papers,
vol. 619, p. 202.
he may have an impartial examination of the right between
him and his nephew.
P. 1. Signed. Add. Endd.
557. Lord Deputy and Council to the Lords.
In favour of the bearer Walter Archer, one of His Majesty's
CDuncil-at-law. — Dublin Castle, 16 July 1619.
Signed : 01. St. John, Hen. Docwra, Fr. Aungier, H. Power,
J. Kinge, Dud. Norton.
P. 1. Add. Endd.
558. The King to Sir Oliver St. John.^
Eecites the bond of Sir Walter Butler, Earl of Ormonde and
Ossory, of 14th May 1617 to Sir Richard Preston, Lord Ding-
wall, and Elizabeth his wife, heir of Thomas Earl of Ormonde
and Ossory, in 100,000?. concerning lands in dispute between
them. And he (the King) having made his award, which
the Earl refuses to accomplish, and Lord Dingwall and his
wife having assigned the bond and penalty to him (the
King) he directs that the lands shall be extended. And he
(St. John) is to call Viscoant Thurles before him, and make
known to him the contempt he has committed in receiving
and detaining the rents of the lands awarded to Lord Dingwall.
—Theobalds, 17 July 1619.
Pp. 3. Copy. Endd. \
July 20.
S.P., Ireland,
vol. 235, 32.
559.
July 21. 560
S.P., Ireland,
vol. 235, 33.
Report of Lord Carew and Mr. Attorney Yelverton
on Captain Thady Doyne's petition.
Recommend that letters be written to the Lord Deputy
and Council to review his case, and that the Lord Deputy
should make stay of passing Barnaby Dunne's patent till the
final ending of this cause.
Signed : G. Carew, H. Yelverton.
Pp. 2. Endd. : " A draft of the report of the Lord Carew
and Mr. Attorney for Captain Thady Doyue."
Lord Bourke of Brittas to the Lords of the Privy
Council.
The King having recommended his case to their Lordships,
desires that they will allow him to go abroad with his keeper
to attend to his case. — Fleete, 21 July 1619.
P. 1. Signed. Sealed. Add.
July 24.
S.P., Ireland,
vol. 235, 34.
561.
Lord
George Montgomery, Bishop of Meath, to the
ZouCHE, Lord Warden of the Cinque Ports.
Prays that the bearer, Balthazar Nugent (a man living within
the diocese of Meath), having occasion to go to France, his
Lordship will be pleased to grant him leave to pass over. —
London, 24 July 1619.
P. 1. Signed. Add. Endd.
Carew Calendar, 1603-1624, p. 426.
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July 29. 562. Directions to the Lord Lieutenant of Ireland relative to
Add. p., Ireland, the customs for exporting and importing goods at a lower
^■^•^- rate than it ought to be.— Westminster, 29 July 1619.
Pp. 2. Copy.
July 30. 563. The King's Letter for erecting a certain number of
Acta Kegia Baronets in Ireland, Sir Dominic Sarsfield to be the
""rko? first.
Ireland. We have a purpose to make a certain number of
baronets in Ireland, according to the course in England so
much approved of. And intending it as a reward for virtue
it shall be our care to advance such men only to that dignity
as have well deserved of our Crown either in war or peace, to
the end that a title of such honour descending to their pos-
terity may invite them to imitate the work of their ancestors
upon whom for their merits by our good grace and favour it
was worthily conferred.
Amongst the rest, and before all others in that kingdom, as
a singular mark of our favour towards him, we have made
choice of our trusty and right well-beloved Sir Dominic
Sarsfield, Knight, Chief Justice of our Court of Common
Pleas, and send you a Bill to be passed under the Great Seal
of that kingdom for making him a Knight Baronet, signed,
for his better grace and honour with our royal hand, which
we require you to see performed ; and to let him understand
that finding him so faithful and industrious a servant to us
and so useful to the commonwealth in the place he holds, we
have bestowed this honour upon him without any suit of his.
Given under our signet at Apthorpe the 13th of July in the
l7th year of the reign.
To Sir Oliver St. John, Deputy, and to our Chancellor there,
and to our Deputies and Chancellors from time to time for the
time being.
Pp>- 2. Oopy. Enrolled on 16th of December 1619 at suit
of Robert Dixon, Gentleman.
August 4. 564. Lord Deputy and Council to the Lords.
^'^{'olf^o^' The reason why their Lordships have not heard from them
' ' concerning the affairs of Waterford was the long delay of the
original charter, which was committed to the conveyance of
the Earl of Thomond, and has only just arrived, besides they
have observed little diligence of any in Waterford, insomuch
that one Patricke Sherlock (being sent there in order to
inform them how many conformable persons there were fit for
magistracy) has not only not returned but he has not even
sent an answer, albeit it is now five weeks since he departed.
They have not failed in the meantime to consult and con-
sider their charters, resolving upon such qualifications and
retrenchments as are fit for His Majesty's service.
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For His Majesty's purpose to transport merchants there out
of England, they are of opinion that the conference thereof
will be great, and that it will be a work of glory to His
Majesty. They wish for some 30 with their wives and
families, most of whom to bring a stock of 1,000?., and the
others 500?. at the least, but special care to be had in their
choice that they may be persons of good temper and condition,
not violent or turbulent, but such as may be fit to take
government upon them, and to exercise in their turns the
ofSces of magistracy, and to partake of such privileges as may
entertain them with a comfortable welcome in their first
beginning. And for their reception they will find houses
and convenient places at reasonable rates, and there is some
waste ground belonging to the town without the walls ; and
also within, there are the sites of two ruined abbeys near the
river which may serve to build upon. And if the demands
of those that have the interest prove exorbitant, they (the
Council) will interpose and reduce them to reason. — Dublin,
4 August 1619.
Signed : 01. St. John, Arthur Chichester, Brabazon, Garrett,
Moore, Ch. Wilmot, Hen. Docwra, Toby Caulfield, WiU. Jones,
J. Kinge, Dud. Norton.
Fp. 2. Add. Endd.
Aug. 20. 565. Lord Deputy and Council to the Lords.
^^'o^^qfi' Have received their Lordships' letters of the 11th February
' ' last in behalf of John Paulett and Sarah his wife, concerning
a debt of 300?. owing unto them by their brother, Henry
Malby, deceased. Before the receipt of their letters, they (the
Council) had taken that case into consideration, but in regard
of His Majesty's grant of the wardship of George Malby to the
late Lord Lambert and his assigns, who by virtue of that
grant receive all the profits of the ward's lands, they (the
Council) see no means how they can raise the debt of 300?.
out of the ward's estate, who has but a mean allowance for his
present maintenance. And how the patentee of the wardship
may be charged with that debt, contrary to the King's letters
patent, they leave to their Lordships, the Lord Lambert's
lady being in England, where she may be best dealt with. —
Dublin Castle, 20 August 1619.
Signed : 01. St. John, A. T. Loffcus, Cane, Hen. Docwra,
Willm. Methwold, Roger Jones, J. King, Dud. Norton.
P. 1. Add. Endd.
Aug. 26. 566. Report on the claims of the Lords Castleconnell and
S.P., Ireland, BrITTAS.
' ' Report of the King's learned counsel in references of the
Lords of June 2 and July 6, stating their opinion in the
case of the Lords of Castleconnell and Brittas, with a draft of
a release to be perfected by Brittas to Castleconnell. — Star
Chamber, 26 August 1619.
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Signed : Henry Yelverton, Thomas Coventry, and Eichard
Hadsor.
Pp. 2. Encld. " Certificate from the King's counsel con-
cerning the Baron of Brittas, 1619."
S.P., Ireland, 567^ Attested copy of the above report without the draft
vol. 235, 36b. release. Vera copia.— C. Edmondes.
P. 1.
Aug. 28. 568. Lord Deputy of Ireland to Sir George Calvert.
^\oi'23f^37' Letter in favour of Captain Butler, who has spent some time
in the service of the King of Poland, and who is now going
over again, taking with him nine young men of Irish birth. —
Dublin, 28 August 1619.
P. 1. Signed. Sealed. Add. Endd.
Aug. 31. 569. Lord Deputy and Council to the Lords.
^d' 235^*38' ^^ favour of the bearer. Sir John Blenerhasset, one of the
barons of His Majesty's Exchequer, who is now on his journey
to England. — From the Phcenix near Dublin, 31 August 1619.
Signed : 01. St. John, Hen. Docwra, Willm. Methwold, H.
Power, J. King.
P. 1. Add. Endd.
Sept. 16. 570. Letters Patent for erecting the Order of Baronets in
Acta Eegia Ireland.
Hibernica, ,. . „ . ,
P.R.O., Amongst his (the King s) continual cares 01 empire, not the
Ireland. least, nor of the least moment, is the care of the plantation of
the kingdom of Ireland, and in especial of Ulster, which he has
happily reduced by his auspices and arms, and now labours to
establish, that so great a province may be rendered more and
more flourishing, not only by the true practice of religion,
civility, and morality, but also by the influx of wealth, and all
that may bless and adorn a State, " a work, truly, which none
of our progenitors were able to perform though they frequently
attempted it at a great expense of treasure and blood." In
this work his royal care ought not only to watch over the
advancement of this plantation, that towns be built, fortresses
and houses erected, the lands tilled, but also that all these
accompaniments of civilization be secured from danger of
foreign war or intestine rebellion, by wards and garrisons.
And whereas upon former intimation certain of his faithful
subjects of England were most forward to advance this royal
undertaking, as well by their persons as their fortunes, the
King in regard of so holy and salutary a work, and recognition
of such generous affections of loyalty and duty, and being
persuaded that virtue and industry is in no way better pro-
moted than by honours and dignities conferred by the King,
has thought it fit to recompense new merits by new and
distinguished dignities, and by his power and authority has
created a certain dignity in England by the name and title of
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a baronet, and by his several letters patent has advanced
various of his subjects of England, who gave him aid towards
the defence of his kingdom, and especially towards the
security of the province of Ulster, to the rank of baronets.
Now the King in gratitude for the faithful service done as well
to himself as to his late dear sister Queen Elizabeth, by many
'of his subjects of Ireland, at the expense of their blood and
labour, and considering their alacrity and perseverance in
bringing his kingdom of Ireland to its happy state, and not
only in continuing it, but in every day increasing it ; and
deeming it just to reward such merits and services, and using
his royal care to bring his kingdom of Ireland to the same laws,
manners, religion, and honours as the kingdom of England,
and to the same flourishing condition, he has created and
erected the degree, style, and title of baronets in Ireland ; to
be reputed an hereditary title and dignity, intermediate be-
tween the degree of baron and knight, and has, moreover, raised,
and by these his letters, raises Sir Dominic Sarsfield, Chief
Justice of the Common Pleas in Ireland, to the rank of a baronet
of Ireland, to be held by him and the heirs male of his body
lawfully begotten for ever. And further grants that the said
Dominic Sarsfield, and the heirs male of his body, may enjoy
place and precedency by virtue of the dignity of baronet next
and immediately after the younger sons of viscounts and
barons of Ireland, and before all Knights of the Bath and
knights bachelors, and all knights bannerets already created
or hereafter to be created, those knights bannerets only
excepted created under the royal standard displayed in open
war in the field, the King being personally present, or the
King's beloved son Charles Prince of Wales, and for the term
of their lives only, and not otherwise. Except also all Knights
of the Garter, Privy Councillors of England and Ireland, sub-
treasurers of the Exchequer, Chief Justice of the King's Bench,
Master of the Rolls, Chancellor, Chief Justice of the Common
Pleas, Chief Baron of the Exchequer, and all judges and
justices of both Benches, and barons of the Exchequer in
Ireland, for the time being. And that the wife of the said
Dominic Sarsfield, and those of his heirs males, by virtue of
the dignity of their husbands, shall enjoy a place as well during
the life of their husbands as after their decease, during the
natural life of the said wives, next and immediately after the
younger daughters of viscounts and barons.
And the King further grants that the said Dominic Sarsfield
be called and known by the name of Dominic Sarsfield,
Baronet, and that the wife of the said Dominic Sarsfield may
use and enjoy the appellation in English of Lady, Madame, and
Dame. And that the said Dominic Sarsfield and his heirs
males and their descendants may bear in a canton, in their
coat of arms, or in an escutcheon, at their choice, the arms of
Ulster, viz., a hand gules in a field argent. And that the said
Dominic Sarsfield and his heirs males may have place in his
army, and that of his successors, in the troop near his royal
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standard for its defence, which is an intermediate place (pro-
portio media est) between barons and knights. And that the
said Dominic Sarsfield and his heirs males may have two
assistants of the body to assist the pall, and one, a principal
mourner, and four assistants at his funeral. And further
grants to him and his heirs males apparent of his body
begotten, and every of them, as soon as he has attained the age
of 21 years, although in the life of his father or grandfather,
upon notice thereof being given to the Deputy or Chamberlain,
or Vice-Chamberlain, of his court, or that of his heirs or
successors for the time being, or in their absence, to any
(cdicui) other officer or minister attending his (the King's) per-
son, or that of his successors, he will create him a knight. And
further by the said letters grants for himself and his successors,
to the said Dominic Sarsfield and his heirs males, that the
number of baronets in Ireland shall never henceforth at
any one time exceed the number of 100, and the said
baronets from time to time for the future shall have place
and precedency amongst themselves, every one according to
the seniority of their creation as baronets. And grants
further to the said Dominic Sarsfield and his heirs males, that
neither he (the King) nor his successors will create within the
kingdom of Ireland any other degree, rank, name, dignity,
place, or pre-eminence under the degree of barons of Parlia-
ment, which shall be reputed higher or equal to the degree or
rank of baronets. Nor that any one below the degree of
baron (except as already excepted), by colour of any rank or
dignity or office, custom or use, shall have any place or
precedency before baronets ; saving always to the King and his
heirs and successors full power and authority of restoring to
any one from time to time such place and precedency as shall
for the future be due to him, which by any chance shall
hereafter be changed. He further declares, for himself and his
heirs and successors, that when he has filled up the number of
100 baronets, and any of them die without heirs male of his
body, that neither he (the King) nor his successors will create
any one to be a baronet, but that the number of baronets
shall be thereby from time to time diminished.
Witness, &c., Thomas Coventry.
It may please Yom* most Excellent Majesty,
" This BiU conteyneth Your Majestie's erection of the
dignity of baronett within your reahne of Ireland, which for
precedency is guided by your commission and later instruc-
tions for the baronetts of England. And graunteth the said
dignity of a baronett in Ireland to Sir Dominic Sarsfield,
Knight, Chief Justice of the Common Pleas there, entayling
the same uppon him and the heires males of his body.
" Signified to be Your Majestie's pleasure by Sir Fraunces
BlundeU." — Thomas Coventry.
Pp. 14. Latin. Memorandum of its heimg enrolled IQth
September 1619, ai request of Robert Dixon, gentleman.
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Sept. 22.
Docquet Book.
Sept. 22.
Docquet Book.
Sept. 22.
Docquet Book.
[Sept. 27.]
S.P., Ireland,
■vol. 235, 39.
Sept. 28.
Docquet Book.
Sept. 28.
Docquet Book.
Sept. 28.
Docquet Book.
Sept. 28.
Docquet Book.
Sept. 28.
Docquet Book.
571. The King to St. John.
Robt. Cogan, who was admitted partner with the late
farmers of the Customs in Ireland, is to restore unto them
certain sums of money.
572. The King to St. John.
A free pardon to be made to Owen O'Maddyn and others,
if he find them not guilty of a felony committed by Connor
O'KeUy.
573. The King to St. John.
For relief of Arthur and Ever Magennes, from whom their
inheritances (as they pretend) are wrongiully withholden and
conferred upon the base son of a popish priest.
574. Wool Staple of Ireland.
Order from the Council of England (present, the Lord Arch-
bishop of Canterbury, Lord Chancellor, Lord Steward, Lord
Chamberlain, Earl of Arundell, Earl of Southampton, Earl of
Kellie, Lord Bishop of Winton, Mr. Treasurer, Mr. Comptroller,
Mr. Secretary Naunton, Mr. Secretary Calvert, Mr. Chancellor of
the Exchequer, Master of the RoUs, Sir Edward Coke,) referring
the business of the newly-erected staple of wool in Ireland to
the Lord Carew, Mr. Treasurer of His Majesty's household, Mr.
Secretary Calvert, Mr. Chancellor of the Excheqtier, and the
Master of the Rolls.
P. 1. Exd. by C. Edmondes. Endd.
575. The King to St. John.
Sir Charles Wilmot to be licensed to repair into England
for four months.
576. The King to St. John.
Approves of the behaviour of Sir Richard Bolton when the
award between the Earl of Ormond and Desmond was published
at the Council Table.
577. The King to St. John.
A pardon to be granted to Richard Dillon for killing Pierce
DiUon, his near kinsman.
578. The King to St. John.
To erect an office of auditor of the Court of Wards and
Liveries in Ireland, and to confer the same on Hixmfrey
Reynolds.
579. The King to the Commissioners of the Court of
Wards.
Letter to the Lord Chancellor and the rest of the Council
for the Court of Wards in Ireland for appointing Edward
Middhop and Thos. Stockdale to be attornies to that court.
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Sept. 28. 580. The King to St. John.
Docquet Book. Recommends John Carroll, Esq., who has voluntarily sur-
rendered all his lands, as a man fit to be cherished in the
plantation of the country of Ely O'CarroU.
Sept. 28. 581. The King to St. John.
Docqaet Book. j^ grant to be made to the Archbishop of Dublin to the pre-
bend of Castleknock, and as many other church dignities as
are or shall be valued at 1001. per annum, to be held in com-
mendam.
Sept. 29. 582. Lord Deputy of Ireland to the Privy Council.
^^ ^ss'To ' " ■'■ ™^^^ ^°^*^ upon the occasion of a letter from Mr. Seei-etary
' ' Calvert concerning Captain James Butler, who desired a letter
from me to favour his pass, together with some others of his
nation, to Poland, to give you account how I proceed upon
occasions with such idle people and wood kern as have infested
some parts of the kingdom since my government.
I cannot say that at any time we have been quite free from
some that have kept the woods and executed sundry mischiefs,
specially in the fastnesses between Tyrone and Londonderry,
near the plantations of those countries and in the woods of
Low Leinster, near the plantation of Wexford. I have omitted
no time, when I heard of them, to make protestation against
them, wherein besides the King's soldiers and commanders I
have employed the natives themselves to cut them off at the
charge of the country, with the least charge to the King's
purse and without increase of garrisons. I found good success,
as what by the hands of the natives, soldiers, and execution
of some of them by Provost-Marshal, with such as have been
sent to the gaols to receive their trials by law, within these
three years 300 have been killed ; yet it is true that when one
sort is cut off others arise in their places, for the countries are
so full of the younger sons of gentlemen who have no means
of living, and will not work, that when they are sought for to
be punished for disorders they commit in their idleness they
go to the woods to maintain themselves by the spoil of the
quiet subjects, for I have not heard of any man of quality or
that has anything of his own amongst them. If their numbers
are 10 or 12 they can hardly be hurt by any prosecution
which might be pursued if their numbers were larger, and
their haunts would be more certainly known and found out.
I therefore gave order to prosecute them as long as the weather
was fit, but when the nights grew longer and winter came on,
lest they should take the opportunity of increasing their
number, I have been contented to hearken to motions for
drawing them from their unlawful courses ; either to extend
the King's pardon to some of the principal and their com-
panions, or by permitting some of them to depart the kingdom.
In both cases they giving their ablest friends to be bound in
good sums, the first sort for their future loyalties, the other,
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not to return again or abide in any part of the kingdom
"without special leave of the State. No one of those suffered
to depart or pardoned has gone into rebellion again. By these
courses they have been kept from doing any outrageous mis-
chief; and I have endeavoured to suppress such growing evils
by the forces and means we have without giving alarms of
danger before I have grounds for it. At this time there are
12 or 14 gone out of the, borders of Wexford, Wicklow, and
Catherlagh, and as many more in the barony of Strabane, that
have been together longer, against whom I have given order
for a set persecution ; yet, considering the drawing near of
the long winter nights, I think I shall not do amiss to hearken
to their offers which they continually make, so as their sub-
mission be humble and the security fit to be accepted. And
out of these considerations, finding Captain Butler a civil
gentleman, and bringing good recommendation from the Prince
he served, I was contented -to let him carry over some of those
idle gentlemen with him, amongst whom Donogh M'Shane,
Fr. Patricke, John O'Felan, and Edward Morrys have been,
the former part of this year, upon their keeping in the county
of Tipperary, but I have not heard any greater hurt they have
done than to steal victuals to fill their bellies ; and, if I might
have an opinion, I think it would be an ease to the kingdom
if some foreign Prince were to draw 10,000 of them to a war
abroad. His Majesty's charge at this time much depends upon
the receipt of his revenues in this kingdom, and I understand
the arrears grow great, wherein Sir Arthur Savage, His
Majesty's Vice-Treasurer, is a principal, and in effect the only
useful officer. I pray you to hasten him over." — Dublin,
29 September 1619.
Pp. 4. Signed. Sealed. Add. Endd.
Sept. 80. 583. Commission for the Plantation of the County of
ActaRegia LONGFORD and Ely O'CarROLL.
^RR™T' '^1^® King's commission to Sir Oliver St. John, Deputy ; Sir
Ireland. Adam Loftus, Lord Chancellor ; Christopher, Lord Primate of
Armagh ; Arthur Lord Chichester of Belfast, High Treasurer ;
Richard Lord Viscount Powerscourt, Marshal of the Army;
George Bishop of Meath ; Andrew Bishop of Raphoe ; Sir
Ai-thur Savage, Vice-Treasurer ; Sir Henry Docwra, Treasurer-
at-Wars ; Sir William Jones, Chief Justice of the King's Bench ;
Sir Dominic Sarsfield, Chief Justice of the Common Pleas ;
Sir William Methwold, Chief Baron of the Exchequer ; the
Master of the Rolls and Master of the Ordnance for the time
to be ; Sir James Balfour, Sir James Hamilton, Hugh Mont-
gomery, Sir John King, Muster-Master General, Sir Dudley
Norton, and Sir Francis Annesley, Principal Secretaries of
Ireland ; Sir Thomas Hibbots, Chancellor of the Exchequer :
Whereas he finds himself entitled to the county of Long-ford
and territory of Ely O'CarroU, he is resolved, as well in regard
of his zeal to Almighty God, which, in the course of his govern-
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ment, has been his chiefest care, as well as his tender respect
to Ireland, where he desires that civility and goodness should
be known and embraced by those that are as yet ignorant
thereof, to confer a fourth part of the said lands upon such
British undertakers as shall be conformable to the religion
established in the churches of his other kingdoms. Yet has he
not for those pretences how fair soever any purpose to leave
his other subjects, the ancient inhabitants of those parts, desti-
tute of sufficient means to support them according to their
qualities and degrees, as will appear in his instructions for that
plantation. He appoints those named above as commissioners
for the plantation of Longford and Ely O'CarroU ; the first
five of them to be always of the quorum, with power to make
grants to the natives and British undertakers, according to
the tenor of his letters of the 8th of August last, and the
instructions therewith sent to the Deputy, signed with his
own hand of the same date, or as they or any seven or more
of them shaU think fit, and according to the several assigna-
tions to such undertakers as he (the King) has made choice of,
with power to hear and determine controversies ; and that no
trial be had by course of law or equity, to the prejudice of
the intended plantation, but only before them the commis-
sioners, or any seven of them as aforesaid. And they are to
give order to the escheators that no offices be returned of any
lands in the said county of Longford and Ely O'CarroU, which
might impeach the credit of any office abeady found thereof.
— Dublin, the last of September, in the I7th year of the
reign.
Pp. 8. Endd. : " Virtute Litterarum Domini Regis ab
Anglia missarum et sua manu propria signatarum."
Sept. 584. The Lords Beittas and Castleconnell.
^^r 235^^4?' Draft of a bond of recognizance of the Baron Bourke of
' ' Brittas to enter into a statute staple in Ireland to Lord Castle-
connell, not to claim the manor or castle of Castleconnell.
P. 1. Endd.
Sept. 585. Petition of Bryan O'Rourhe to the King.
^'^''•iv^^' '^^ ^^^ King's most Ecccellent Majesty, the humble petition of
^' ' Brian O'Rourke.
" 0 ! in light thy hart with a saJcred fier,
Glorius great King, grant hut my desier,
0 doe but grant that most gracious faver
Now in my inisery to prove my savor.
Libertie sweet Sir is that I crave,
0 grant but that, and then m,y life you have :
In the mean tim,e I am, bound to pray
For thee my sovrayne long to beare sway.
And from your enemis mxiy you always bee
Garded by heavens greatest polisie."
P.l.
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On the 8th of Oct.. 1619, the Privy Council wrote to the
Lord Chief Justice that Bryan O'Bourke being brought over
hither " tobe brought up in religion, and to have that education
as is meet for a gentleman of his fashion and nrveans" was in
the first instance sent to the university, and from thence
removed and advfiitted into the Middle Temple, where he con-
tinued until it happened on St. Patrick's day last, coming
from supper with some of Ms countrymen, " he fell into a brable
wherein some were hurt, and O'Rourke thereupon committed
to the gatehouse." He was then indicted and removed to the
King's Bench, and is there detained unless he can 'pay 300i.
for the charges and dam.ages " about a broken pate." Desiring
his Lordship to take order for his release.
It seems the above letter was ineffectual, for on the 28th
Nov. they wrote again to the Lord Chief Justice to release Brian
O'Rourke from the imprisonment he had so long endured,
as the parties had since procured a verdict against him for
280?., and praying and requiring his Lordship to give order
for stay of execution of that verdict, " and to mediate some
reasonable and indifferent composition between the parties. "
It is not improbable that the subjoined rude verses in-
terested the King in his favour, and caused the interference of
the Privy Council in his behalf.
He appears, however, to have been a very troublesome fellow,
for on the 24<th Jan. 1621, the Privy Council themselves com-
mitted him to the Marshalsea, for what offence is not stated.
Oct. 10. 586. Abuses in the Wool Staple.
^ T 'aqs^^a^' '^^^ committee of the Council to the Lords. Their report
' ' in answer to the order of reference from the Privy Council of
Sept. 27, concerning abuses in the newly-erected wool staple
of Ireland.
,8igned : G. Carew, F. Edmondes, Jul. Csesar, George Calvert,
tulke Grevill.
Pp. 4. Endd.
Oct. 16. 587< Creation of the Viscounty of Dungaevan.
Grant Book, g£j. Richard Boyle raised to the rank of Viscount Dun-
p. 287 .J
garvan m Ireland.
Oct. 21. 588. Lord Deputy and Council to the Lords.
^T '236^43^' [This letter is in substance a mere repetition of St. John's
' ' ' letter of September 29, 1619 to the Privy Council, supra,
Art. 583.]
Nov. 7. 589. Appointment to be One of His Majesty's Learned
Sign Manuals, COUNSEL at LARGE.
Grant to Walter Archer, Esq., of the place of one of His
Majesty's learned counsel at Large in Ireland during pleasure,
and to assist in finding ofSces, and soliciting His Majesty's
causes before the Commissioners for Wards, according to certain
instructions annexed. — Westminster, 6 November 1619.
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Nov. 8. 590. LoED Deputy and Council to the Lords.
^■?"' ^'^f^^^' Have been delayed in their proceedings for the intended
' ■ plantation of Longford and Ely O'CarroU, partly through
want of a sufficient number of the principal commissioners,
who were absent during the late time of vacation, and specially
because the chief men of those parts were finishing their
harvest, which in this country is seldom done until " Allhowl-
lontide." But upon summons they have presented themselves,
and the 28th of last month those of Longford submitted by
an instrument under their hands, and some few days after
they of Ely did the like.
The O'Ferralls (of Longford) objected not so much to the
deduction of a fourth part of their lands, as being the King's
fuU resolution, but because the remaining three parts were not
only subject to the whole composition for the 120 beeves
belonging to the manor of Granard, and 2001. a year claimed
by Malby, but that persons of quality pretending to lands in
that country might procure favour and exemption from bearing
with them.
In the end they yielded, and cheerfully, but not without
promise from the Council that they would become suitors for
them to the King and their Lordships that no other charge
might be laid . upon them, nor land taken from them, than is
directed in His Majesty's instructions. But several letters are
now come to the Lord Deputy for passing lands to some
specially favoured, not only freed from the deduction of a
fourth, but with direction that the undertakers shall be still
fully provided for and supplied out of the natives' three parts,
which will become the more grievous unto them. This has
hitherto been concealed from the people, and the truth is, that
as the letters precede the instructions in date. His Majesty is
yet at liberty to do as he pleases, and they beseech him to
mention their engagement to the natives to His Majesty, and
to vouchsafe them his pleasure therein. As for Ely O'Carroll,
the same is not liable to such charge as Longford is, being free
from any compositions or burden more than the deduction of a
fourth part, and the assignment of glebes, allowance for ad-
measurement, and the necessary expense for settlement 'of the
plantation ; in all which the undertakers are to contribute
with them.
Suggest the erection of a corporation there as well as in
. Longford, with the same privileges and assignments of 100
acres of land, the place to be at Ballenedorragh, which is a
narrow passage that opens out of that part of Leinster into
Ormond and Tipperary, parts of such evil haunts' as it has
been found necessary to lay a garrison at the said Ballene-
darrogh, which has been for these two years commanded by
Francis Acland, the lieutenant of Sir Henry Docwra, who is
an active man, and so fortunate in his employment that he
has abated the number of malefactors in those parts, having
cut ofi" some and forced many into the hands of justice. If
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this scheme for a corporation be approved, they would wish it
was countenanced by the residence of some commander with
a company, to be placed in a small strong castle there already,
which might be maintained without charge to His Majesty, if
300 acres of land be laid to it, and a lease granted (at the
undertaker's rate) to the commander of the forces for 21 years,
if he live so long. They will now proceed to compound for
the 120 beeves and the 200?. rentcharge. The one they shaU
soon do, but the other is encumbered with difficulty, by reason
of young Malby's nonage and his mother, the Lady Sidley's
absence in England, who has an estate for life in the said rent.
Find it difficult to ascertain the truth of the composition said
to be made by His Majesty, because it was in England, and
the several pensions given in lieu thereof are paid out of the
Exchequer there (as they hear) to Sir James Creighton, Sir
James Hamilton, and Sir James Simpill, who are now in
England.
In the meantime they have resolved to set apart a portion
of land equivalent to the redemption of this 200?. per annum,
which may hereafter be disposed of according to the occasion.
—Dublin Castle, 8 November 1619.
Signed: 01. St. John, A. T. Loftus, Cane, Powerscourte,
Hen. Docwra, Will. Jones, Dom. Sarsfelde, Willm. Methwold,
J. King, Dud. Norton, Fr. Annesley.
Pp. 4-.
Nov. 9. 591. Lord Deputy to the Loeds of the Privy Council.
SP-> ^f^^^' Thought it his duty to advertise their Lordships of some
' ■ desperate rogues who inhabit the fast places of the counties
of Wexford, Wicklow, and Catherlagh. They are 16 or 20 in
number, and have continued their disorders for the last three
months, and still increase in number, and have lately made an
attempt upon a house in the town of Eniskorthy. Has sent
soldiers against them, but they are so cunning that the soldiers
cannot find them without some of the country to act as guides.
If this continues he must send more soldiers, and cause them
to camp in the country, and make a " main prosecution against
them."
Has made trial of the disposition of the inhabitants of
Waterford, and finds that none of them of any quality will
conform themselves in religion, not even in show, for the
saving of their charter, " but will sit still and attend what-
ever course the King directs." If the King intends to have a
corporation there, new inhabitants must be sent thither to
supply the places of magistracy, and to govern the multitude,
and that the ancient inhabitants may continue their former
residence, and trade there, wherewith he (Deputy) thinks they
will be contented. — Dublin, 9 November 1619.
Pp. 2. Signed. Add. Endd.
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Nov. 22. 592. Lord Deputy of Ireland to the Chief Baron.
^1^23^5*47"^' '^° afiirm under his hand how the state of the chief rents
' ' of Kierrycurrechie, in county Corke, affirmed to be due to the
King by the attainder of the late Earl of Desmond, stand in
court. How many terms it depends there, and whether my
Lord Sarsfield laboured the putting thereof in charge or not,
or whether he or any for him did caU thereupon to the end
to have the moiety plussed (sic) to himself and his heirs, as
was informed. — Dublin, 22 November 1619. 01. St. John.
Nov. 25. 593. The Chief Baron's Return.
It appears by the enclosed certificate of the Cleric of the
Pipe that the rents above mentioned were not put in charge,
nor did my Lord Sarsjild ever move or propound for the
same. — William Methwold.
P. 1. Signed. Endd. : " Kierrycurrechie." Enclosing,
S.P., Ireland, 594. Certificate of Ro. Downton, Clerk of the Pipe.
' ' That no part of the rents of Kyerricurrechie, in county
Cork, has been put in charge in his office, except some small
parcells vn Ballineloskye, alias Burntovme and Gortmornane,
granted to Francis Blundell, Esq., 10° Mar. 10° Jac. for 21
years, at the rent of 12s. per annum, nor has there been any
order to his knowledge given for the same.
P. 1. Signed.
Nov. 25. 595. Ambassador's Outfit.
Sign Manuals, Warrant for payment of imprest and allowances to Sir
Walter Aston, Bart., Ambassador to the King of Spain, to
commence from the 11th November, at the rate of 61. per
diem, with extraordinaries.
vol. 235, 46.
Nov. 29. 596. Lord Deputy and Council to the Lords.
^'Jn'o^a.^^r^' Find that the enclosed petition of Walter Coppinger, in
behalf of some of the freeholders of the barony of Kiery-
churichie, co. Cork, complains that Sir Dominick Sarsfeild,
Chief Justice of the Court of Common Pleas, had procured the
rent of 6s. 8c?. out of every 15 ploughlands in the said barony
(which by the indentures of composition in 31° Eliz. was
included in a rent of 15s. for each ploughland) to be again put
in charge in the Exchequer here, the one moiety thereof
to be paid to His Majesty, and the other to Sir Dom.. Sars-
feild and his heirs by virtue of a letter obtained from His
Majesty. Explain that it was only an act of duty of the
King's officers. And that Sir Dominick Sarsfeild has been
wrongfully traduced by that complaint, which they think was
maliciously conceived against him. And they beseech them
to take into consideration the wrong done unto him, and to
send them their directions for punishment of the complainer.
—Dublin Castle, 29 November 1619.
Signed : 01. St. John, A. T. Lof tus. Cane, Thomond, Powers-
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Nov. 30.
S.P., Ireland,
Tol. 235, 48.
S.P., Iieland,
vol. 235, 48 I.
court, Wm. Jones, K Boyle, Hen. Docwra, Willm. Methwold,
Fr. Aungier, J. King, Dud. Norton, Fra. Annesley.
Pp. 2. Sealed. Add. Endd.
597. Lord Deputy and Council to the Loeds.
Being required to report upon the petition of the officers of
Customs against the reduction of their fees granted them by
patent, they approve of their services, and recommend their
cases to the Lords' favour. — DubHn Castle, 30 November
1619.
Signed : 01. St. John, A. T. Loftus, Cane, Powerscourte,
Balfoure, Th. Ridgeway, Hen. Docwra, WiU. Jones, Dom. Sars-
felde, Willm. Methwold, Fr. Aungier, Fr. Annesley, J. King,
Dud. Norton.
P. 1. Add. Enclosing,
598. Petition of the officers of His Majesty's Customs to have the
fees granted by their patents, and not to be subjected to the
late reduceinent. Giving a table of fees according to both,
viz., Dublin customer, 40Z. fee by patent ; 71. fee by reduce-
ment, &c., &c.
Pp. 2.
[Nov.] 599
S.P., Ireland,
vol. 235, 49.
Petition of Florence M'Carty to the Lords of the
Council.
Shows that after many years' restraint he petitioned the
King for his liberty, which was granted him upon the bonds
of the Earls of Thomond and Clanricard, and the Lord Delvin
and Down, and other knights and gentlemen to confine him
about this city, where he has ever since lived in great want.
Beseeches more Uberty in respect of his good conduct for the
last four or five years, and as he is ill with an ague, and has
nothing wherewith to support his children.
P. 1.
[Nov.] 600. Petition of William Bueeell to the King.
S.P., Ireland, Seeks redi'css against the violent conduct of Peregrine
Bannister, sheriff of Cork, and the vexatious indictments
against his iron and shipbuilding works, near the castle of
Downdaner.
P. 1.
vol. 235, 49 A.
[Nov.]
S.P., Ireland,
vol. 235, 49 B.
S.P., Ireland,
vol. 235, 50.
601. The King to the Lord Deputy.
To protect and assist William Burrell and his partners in
his ironworks and shipbuilding at Dundaner, and to take
special order for restraining Peregrine Bannister and others
from attempting anything against the said works.
Pp. 2. Endd.
602. Reward for Robbees slain in Leinstee.
Copy of concordatum of 1001. granted to Hugh M'Phelim
Birne, one of the sons of Phelim M'Feagh Birne, Esq., for the
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apprehension of Patrick Kelley, and for killing Cahir
M'William Cavanagh and Daniel Duff" M'Murtagh (who had
committed robberies in divers parts of Leinster), and other
notable malefactors.
Signed : 01. St. John, Adam Loftus, Cane, Thomond, Powers-
court, William Methwold, Toby Caulfield, Fra. Aungier.
P 1. Copy.
Dec. 21. 603. Petition of Theobald Loed Bourke, Lord Barok of
S.P., Ireland, BrITTAS, to the PeIVY COUNCIL.
Has now endured seven months' imprisonment : is willing to
release his claim to the title of honour of Castleconnell, and to
the castle and manor thereof, and all lands thereto belonging,
and also of any lands and hereditaments whereof Sir William
Bourke, Richard Bourke, and Thomas Bourke, late Lords of
Castleconnell, died lawfully seized of any estate of inherit-
ance.
Prays that he may not be enjoined to resign his right to any
other lands.
With a reference, dated 21st December 1619, to the effect that
upon the above petition being read to the Lords, they desired
the opinions of the Attorney and Solicitor-General, and Mr.
Hadsor.
Signed : C. Edmondes.
P. 1.
Dec. 23. 604. Answer of Yelverton, Coventry, and Hadsor to the Lords'
S.P., Ireland, above reference. Send draft of a release to be perfected by
' ■ Baron Castleconnell, Lord Bourke of Brittas, to enter into a
bond of 3,000^. to perform his covenants.
P. 1. Signed.
S.P., Ireland, 605. LOED DEPUTY OF IRELAND to the HiGH SHERIFF and
Yol. 235, 54. Justices of the Peace of Anglesea.
Upon the first report of the late wreck at Holyhead, in which
the eldest son of the Earl of Ormond, Viscount Thurles, was
cast away,^ he wrote that the goods that were in that ship
were to be searched for, and kept for those to whom they belong.
The bearer, Thomas Tonery, servant to Lady Thurles, is now
sent to look after the goods, &c. belonging to the said viscount.
Prays them to give him aid. — Dublin, 29 December 1619.
P. 1. Signed. Sealed. Endd. Add.: "To my very
worthy friends the high sheriff" and justices of the peace of
Anglesea, and to the Vice- Admiral in those parts, and to all
others v^hom it may concern."
vol. 235, 54 A.
Dec. 606. Petition of Walter Eael of Ormond and Osserie
S.P., Ireland, to the PrIVY COUNCIL.
Begs for their order to the high sheriff and justices of peace
of Anglesea, and to the Vice- Admiral of those parts, for a strict
' This was the father of James Duke of Ormonde.
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examination of all persons brought before them by Thomas
Tonery for the discovery of the goods lost in the shipwreck of
the Viscount Thurles' and Lord Dunboyne's son.
P. 1.
S.P., Ireland, 607. PETITION of Terence Brien (now at school at Eton) to
'°'--''''^- the Privy Council.
Prays for orders to the high sheriff and others of North
Wales to search for 601. and some other things intrusted for
petitioner's use to Mortagh Hogan, who was shipwrecked with
the Viscount Thurles.
P. 1.
S.P., Ireland, 608. QUERIES of SiR Edward Villiers relative to the
vol. 2.35, 57. Admiralty Jurisdiction in Ireland.
Copies to be procured, first, of the Lord High Admiral's
letters patent, whereby it may appear what pertains to him,
either in point of jurisdiction or of comodity, and what places
and offices are in his grant, and whether for his life only.
Amongst others. What offices are in his grant ? That he
may have a copy of his Lordship's grant to the Lord Deputy,
whereby his counsel may be instructed what interest he has,
what account he is to render, and what officers he has power
to appoint, and for how long ?
Pp. 2. Endd. : " Villiers' queries concerning the Admiralty."
1619 ? 609. Gunners' Account for Salutes fired.
^^'^'PBO^'^'"^' "^^^ gunners' account of the spending of 3J pounds of
powder on several occasions, as the 18th of August, when they
set my Lord Thurles ashore ; the 4th of October, when their
captain came aboard at Youghal, &c.
P. 1. Endd. : " Gonners Accompt."
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Jan. 8. 610. Geant in reversion of Vice-Treasubership.
Grant Book. Commission ia reversion to Sir Fras. Blundell, Bart., to be
Vice -Treasurer and General Eeceiver in Ireland, during
pleasure.
Jan. 12. 611. Lord Boyle to the Privy Council.
^■^•' Ireland, Acknowledges the receipt of their letters of the 25th of
' ■ October and the 27th of December, concerning the complaint
of William Burrell, touching some ironworks in which Mr.
Burrell unjustly pretends to have an interest. Prays that the
difference may be settled in Ireland. — Youghall, 12 January
1619-20.
Pp.S. Signed. Sealed. Add. -&«.(^c?. ; "12th Jan. 1619.
Lord Boyle to the Lords concerning the complaint of Mr.
Burrell against him, referred to the Earl of Arundell, Lo.
Carew, Mr. Treasurer, Mr. Chancellor of the Exchequer, and
Master of the Wards. — " Ironv/orks."
[1620 ?] 612. Petition of John Paulet and Sarah his Wife to the
S.P., Ireland, LORDS OF THE PrIVY CotJNOIL
' ■ Sir Oliver Lambert, having been ordered during the
time he held the wardship of their brother, George Malby,
to pay them SOL per annum, in consideration of a debt of
300L owing them by the elder brother Henry Malby deceased :
Lady Lambert, after Sir Oliver's death, was ordered by their
Lordships to continue the pajrment, which she did to Lady-day
last past, and then declined, alleging an agreement she had
made with their brother, George Malby, for his wardship, he
being then in Ireland, and the same to be paid by him, but he
has come over to England and refuses so to do.
Petitioners being destitute of all other means, desire that
Lady Lambert may be required to pay not only the 151. due
Lady-day last, but to continue the payment during the time
of their brother's minority.
P. 1.
vol. 235, 3.
Jan. 26. 613. Lady Lambert's reasons in Mr. Paulett's Business,
S.P., Ireland, upon which she did and does insist.
1. The King's grant [of the wardship of George Malby] to her
husband is absolute, upon which she principally insists, it
being against law, as she is informed, that a committee of a
wardship ought to pay debts.
2. The order in Ireland was made by consent, from which
Mr. Paulett ought not to recede.
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Her accounts are as follow : First, her disbursement since
the death of her late husband for and concerning Henry
Malbie and the wardship.
[There is nothing of interest in the account except, perhaps,
"To the ward, 130?. per annum." " Entertaim^ient of the
judges (at Roscommon), the last summer, 101." "To Lord
Lambert's funeral at, 330Z." " To two Dutchmen in Ireland,
671." " Total of all disbursements, 2,000?."]
P. 1. Endd.
Jan. 28. 614. Answer and exceptions of John Paulett to the Lady
S.P., Ireland, Lambert's account concerning the Wardship of George
Malby.
P2). 3. Endd.
vol. 235, 4.
Jan.31. 615. Mayor and Aldermen of Bristol to the Privy Council.
^voi' nl^^^' Have received their Lordships' letters, dated Whitehall,
29th December last, touching the King's purpose to grant a
charter of corporation de novo unto Waterford in Ireland,
with such privileges as shall be expedient and meet for his
services, and to make a mixture of English and Irish, and to
transport some' members hence who may be useful for perfect-
ing that body. Have made the contents of these letters
known to the several companies in this city, and have imparted
unto them the King's pleasui-e therein, and have also dealt and
treated with divers of them for disposing themselves and
their families to inhabit Waterford, and to be fellow citizens
of that new corporation, and to partake of the privileges there
as the letters import. But cannot find any one in this city
who is willing to remove from hence to Waterford and to
inhabit there, which they leave to their Lordships considera-
tion.— Bristoll, this last of January 1619.
Signed: Thomas Parker, Mayor, John Whitston, Mathew
Haviland, John Butcher, Abel Kitchen, Robert Aldworth,
Aldermen.
P. 1. Signed. Sealed. Add. Endd.
S.P., Ireland, 616. WoOL STAPLE ABUSES.
The answer of the Company of Staplers in Ireland to the
charge contained in the report made by the Lords Committees
upon the complaint of the inhabitants of the province of
Munster.
1 . That a staple is not a thing newly erected. It api>ears by
the statute 27 Ed. III. there were created four staple towns in
Ireland, viz., Dublin, Waterford, Corke, and Drogheda, with all
orders and directions for shipping of wool as are in England,
which was mentioned by the now Lord Chancellor, His
Majesty's Attorney-General, when this business was in treaty,
who in his certificate desires a uniform course may be held by
the old staple towns, and, those that are now newly added.
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2. To the suggestion that the consideration of the patent was
for setting up a manufacture in Ireland, and that there is no
increase of manufacture, and that such wool as grows there
comes not to the markets, as well by reason of the remoteness
of Youghall, the only staple town as yet settled, as also because
of the small prices given by the staplers.
The staplers answer that the consideration of the patent
was to hinder exports of wools to foreign parts, and that they
did not undertake to manufacture, but it was allowed as a
consequence, that if wools were not exported they would be
draped, and since the staplers began the trade, the French and
Dutch merchants, instead of exporting wools, now carry away
coarse cloths and pieces. To show the increase of the making of
cloth they appeal to the customers' books, assert that some of
them have embarked large capitals in the manufacture, and
have made some quantities of cloth, with which they have fur-,
nished the Lord Deputy himself and others, and if the works
had not been interrupted by complaints and oppositions, the
inhabitants of those parts might have had benefit by it.
3. To the objection that the commodity of the wool grounds
is decayed by reason that the markets are not frequented as
before, they answer that by the staplers' customers wool is
not only brought into the market, but is also bought at their
own houses, and thus the poor are eased of that charge. So
that neither the remonstrances of Youghal can be of any impe-
diment, when other towns have the same privileges, nor can
they want just prices, when there are so many traders and
buyers of wool besides the staplers.
4. As to the charge that Walter Unit, the factor of staplers
of England, has engrossed much wool, and shipped the greater
part to foreign parts, Unit and the other staplers pray to
have that matter examined, for it is felony by law, and, if it is
not punished, will overthrow the staple of Ireland.
Pp. 5.
Jan. 20. 617. Petition of Brian O'Eourke, prisoner in the King's
S.P., Ireland, Bench, to the Lords of the Privy Council.
' ■ Prays that he may write to the Earl of Clanrickard to fur-
nish him with such sums of money as may purchase his freedom,
which sums he wiU faithfully repay on attaining his majority.
—Jan. 1619.
P.l.
S.P., Ireland, Q\Q, PETITION of BrYAN O'EoURKE, FrANCIS CoUGHTON, and
vol, 235, 6 E. ChristopherPhillipson to the Lords op the Privy
Council.
Pray to be heard in defence of the accusations bought against
them by Aquila Weekes, keeper of the gatehouse of Westmin-
ster, of divers misdemeanors committed by them against him
and his servants.
P, 1. No date.
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S.P., Ireland, QiQ^ PETITION of Betan O'Roueke, prisoner in the Tower
vol. 235, 6c. q£ London, to the Lords of the Privy Council.
Not having received a penny for the last four years, he had
been forced to go naked, had he not used the credit of some
poor friends for his clothes. Prays for letters to be written to
the Lord Treasurer, for present payment of the four years
arrerages of his allowance. " It being a pitiful thing that a man
whose estate is detained should thus starve in prison."
P. 1. No date.
S.P., Ireland, Q20. REPORT Concerning Phelim MTeagh Byrne, and Bryan
vo . 235, 6d. j^jg g^j^^ against Sir Richard Greame.
Report of the Commissioners for Irish causes on the Privy
Council's letter of the 9th of February on the controversy
between Phelim M'Feagh Byrne, and Bryan his son, on the one
part, and Sir Richard Greame on the other. They have com-
manded Sir Richard Greame, or some one sufficiently instructed
in his cause, to repair into England by the first day of Easter
term to attend their Lordships for hearing and determining
this cause, and he is to bring with him all such letters patent
as conduce to the title in question, and all other writings and
evidences concerning the same.
Signed : James Ley, J. Denham, Will Jones.
P. 1. No date. Endd.: "Report concerning Sir Richard
Greame and Phelim M'Feagh Birne."
Feb. 26. 621. The King to St. John.
Hiifemica' Having found by experience that plantations in that
P.R.O., ' kingdom are the only ordinary means to reduce the people
Ireland. to civility and religion, he (the King) is the more desirous to
see them proceeded in with due diligence and care; and
having signified his pleasure concerning Longford and Ely
O'Carroll, he forthwith expects an account from him of Leitrim
and the other escheated lands. And he directs him to send
over the survey of those countries by the hands of WiUiam
Parsons, the Surveyor-General, being well experienced in the
whole course thereof, and of whose judgment the King has
already had good proof He (St. John) is to proceed, and
he shall receive no prejudice by his absence. — Westminster,
26 February, in the 17th year of the reign.
Pp. 2.
Memorandum of its being enrolled on the 5th of June 1620,
at the request of Robert Kennedy.
Feb. 26. 622. The King to St. John.
Iiibemkj ^^ *be petition of the Bishop of Meath in behalf of the
P.R.O., ' prelacy and clergy of Ireland, and after consultations with the
Ireland. Archbishop of Canterbury and others of the Privy Council,
by their advice gives the following directions : —
1st. In the plantation of Longford and Ely O'Carroll and
all future plantations the same courses shall be taken
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as were taken in Ulster for restoring to the church
all lands out of which church dignitaries in former
times received rents, refections, or other duties, and
that a competent glebe be provided for every incum-
bent near his residence, and a competent portion of
land for the maintenance of a free school in every
■ county. And particularly that the Bishop of Kilmore and
Ardagh be restored to all lands already found by office
01: to be found hereafter, out of which in former times
the bishops of those sees have had their rent, refections,
or other services, and that a commission of inquiry be
issued for this end in the county of Cavan. No propor-
tions to be laid out for natives or undertakers before the
bishoprics, churches, and schools be first provided for.
In all future grants an express reservation to be made
that the grants shall be void so far as they prejudice
the church, and no further.
In the rest of the country outside the plantations
the church being in most places ruined, "so as the
prelates and clergy in those places live rather in the
ruins than true being of a church," he (St. John) is
to take care that they have the full benefit of the
King's letters, and that the bishops be continued in
the possession of what they now hold or shall here-
after recover by the said letters, without trial at
common law ; but if of necessity there be a jury, then
no recusant to be admitted on the jury, nor any pro-
fessor of the established religion claiming the inheri-
tance of the church.
As the bishojjric of Killaloe is much impaired, he (St. John)
is to make a grant to the now Bishop of Killaloe and
his successors of 21 quarters of land in the county of
Clare known as Termon I'Grady, alias Tomgrany.
And the prelates in former times, as he (the King) is
informed, having made not only long leases in posses-
sion, but longer leases or fee-farms in reversion, he is to
call before himself and the council, all possessors of such
unconscionable reversions as the bishops shall point
out, and require them to surrender them, and if they
refuse, to inform them that the King will take a course
for the relief of his prelates and clergy.
As the farmei's of impropriations very unwillingly yield
a competent maintenance to the lawful minister, he
(St. John) is to call upon the King's learned counsel
and judges to find some means to compel them.
"And because we understand that the simple natives of
that our kingdom (who by long experience we hear
are found to be far more tractable amongst the rude
Irish than amongst the unconformable English) are kept
in darkness, and apt and ready thereby to be misled
into error, superstition, and disobedience by the Popish
priests, who abuse their simplicity and ignorance, which
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proceedeth from want of ministers who could speak
their own language, whom they may understand."
And because the college of Dublin was first founded
by Queen Elizabeth, and has been since plentifully
endowed by him principally for breeding up the
natives of Ireland in civility, learning, and religion,
and he thinks that by this time good numbers of the
natives should have been trained up and been em-
ployed as teachers of the ignorant among the Irish if the
governors of that house had not neglected their trust,
and employed the revenues otherwise, he requires the
visitors of that university to take care of that point,
and directs that ■'' some competent number of towardly
young men already fitted with the knowledge of the
Irish tongue be placed in the university, and main-
tained there for two or three years till they have
learned the grounds of religion, and be able to
catechise the simple natives, and deliver unto them
so much as themselves have learned." These men to
be thought of before others when any small livings
fall vacant among the " meere Irish," or to be main-
tained by other ministers to be interpreters to them,
their maintenance at College to be provided for partly
by ministers possessed of many livings among the Irish,
partly by help out of the fines of recusants. This he
thinks will be a principal means to retain the poor
ignorant people, " if our former proclamations, especially
the last for banishing Popish priests and Jesuits, be
strictly put in execution."
Finally, as excommimication is the highest penal measure
of ecclesiastical magistrates, yet is little respected
unless further strengthened, he (St. John) is with the
assistance of the Chancellor or Primate, and some
other prelates, to consider of an ecclesiastical ■commis-
sion to be extended throughout that whole kingdom
(but to be executed at Dublin by some persons of
special trust), with power to punish by fine and im-
prisonment, with such instructions and limitations
" for the repressing those superstitions and enormities
and yet stand with the peace and good government
of that kingdom." — Westminster, 26 February, in the
17th year of the reign.
Pp. 13.
Memorandum of its being enrolled on 5 th day of May at
the request of Thomas Bishop of Kilmore and Ardagh.
March 8. 623. Lord Deputy and Council of Ieeland to the Peivy
S.P., Ireland, COUNCIL,
vol. 235, 7.
Ihe King by his letters of the 7th of May last declared his
intention to let the casual revenues of this kingdom to farm
at a certain rent according to the manner of England, if it
might stand with his service. And they were required to certify
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to him what sums have been answered into the Exchequer here
for post fines, fines for oSences imposed at assizes, gaol
deliveries, quarter and other private sessions before any
justices or commissioners, or for recognizances taken in His
Majesty's name, or for his use, and forfeited since the first
year of his reign. They find, that by reason of the broken
[troubled] times at the beginning of his reign, until eight or
nine years since, little or no profit came to him by any
manner of casualty, and through the negligence or ignorance
of officers in those times, as few records are extant of any
casualties that were then paid, but the last seven years they
send inclosed a certificate -^ under the Foreign Apposer's hand,
ehowing that the casualties, besides the fines and recognizances
remitted and reduced by the Lord Deputy and Council in
those seven years amounted to 7,939i. 16s. Id, whereof in the
four first years but 1,254Z. 15s. 6d, and in the three last years
6,620?. 6s. 2d., so that the three last years have almost doubled
the former four years. They have taken courses to secure a
further increase.
There is one part of the casualties. Adz., the fines of jurors,
&c., which was heretofore leased by one Nicholas Weston, an
alderman of this city, for 100?. rent per annum : but the
inconvenience and loss through this grant being made known
to His Majesty, he gave order to the late Lords Justices to com-
pound for the grant, in order that those fines might be improved
to his advantage, but he (Weston) declined all composition.
Nevertheless, the fines have ever since His Majesty's directions
been levied to His Majesty's use, and it will appear to them
by the title of "non apparence" in the enclosed certificate,
which is part of Weston's grant, that the fines are advanced to
a good yearly value. As they are daily importuned to yield
composition to the grantee for his grant taken from him, they
pray to receive direction therein. Next touching the post
fines. Lastly, touching the forfeited recognizances, which
appear to have yielded but a small yearly profit. Such is the
general poverty of the ordinary sort of this people, upon whom
such forfeitures for the most part happen, that they are in
commiseration led to reduce them to very small rates, and yet
they will try to advance the benefit of them, yet with such
moderation as not to oppress the subject. But if they were
let to farm, it were to let the King's mercy to farm. So they
conclude that if the farmer should gain by his farming by any
of the premises, it must be so much to His Majesty's loss, and
if he should lose thereby, the King would be continually
troubled with petitions for deductions, &c.
For these reasons they are against letting the casualties of
this kingdom to farm, until by process of time they may be
reduced to better certainty, as by long continuance of peace
they are in England. Conclude by suggesting that the
officers of the Exchequer of England should send over prece-
' Not forthcoming.
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dents and instructions to quicken the intelligence and industry
of the Irish officers. — Dublin Castle, 8 March 1619.
Signed : 01. St. John, A. T. Loftus, Cane, J. King, Fra.
Annesley.
Pp. 3. Add. Endd.
March 23. 624. Wabrant for Sir Thomas Dutton.
^Toi' 235''^8'^' Attested copy of His Majesty's warrant to Sir Henry
Docwra, Treasurer-at-War, for the payment of Sir Thomas
Dutton out of the surplus revenue of Ireland. — Westminster,
23 March 1619. Ex. per Ocdle.
P. 1. Endd.
March 1620 ? 625. Petition of aU the Officers of the Customs in
S.P., Ireland, IRELAND to the LORDS OF THE COUNCIL.
Showing that whereas they hold their places under the
Great Seal of Ireland, and not under the Chequer Seal as in
England, than which they know no more certain grant, the
greatest of their several stipends not exceeding 201., and now
reduced to far less rates, so they cannot obtain their debentures
from the auditors according to their patents, which makes
them so poor that they are held in contempt by the merchants,
and are by want compelled to take mean courses to live.
Referring to their misfortunes with their agent the Customer
of Dublin, who was sent over with letters to their Lordships,
and unfortunately perished at sea, pray to be restored to
their stipends, as they have not been guilty of any fault.
P. 1.
Aprils. 626. Bond to secure Performance.
Co°^*y papers, Bond of Richard Baron Delvin, Sir Christopher Plunket,
and William Dungan, Esq., Recorder of Dublin, promising
payment of 1,000^. to John Burne, Esq., in six months after
the King shall give a final order for the abohshing the
grievances complained of. — 4 April 1620.
P. 1. Copy. Endd.: "Grievances complained on to the
King."
April 4. 627. Letters Patent with grant of a Lottery to Henry
Acta Eegia SOUTHEY.
p.R.O.,' - Forasmuch as the keeping of a lottery in Ireland may
Ireland. greatly tend to the increase of civility (by the nourishment of
a friendly concourse and amity), as also the honest delight of
the King's Irish subjects. And as Henry Southey, Esq., his (the
King's) serjeant-at-arms of Ireland, has offered to give 500Z.
for keeping the said lottery, to be applied towards the
repairing of the cathedral of Christ Church, to which the
Deputy and Council of Ireland usually resort to hear divine
services, which is (as the King is informed) grown very
ruinous, he (the King) in consideration of the 500Z. so to be
employed (pursuant to his letters of 16th October, in the 17th
year of his reign) grants the said Henry Southey liberty to
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Acta Regia
Ilibernica,
P.R.O.,
Ireland.
erect one or more lotteries in Dublin, or any other town cor-
l^orate, to endure for three years. For prevention of frauds
and abuses, the mayors or other chief officers of any place
where the lottery is held are empowered to minister an oath
to that end to every person employed by the said Henry
Southey in dealing with the said lottery. All other persons
are forbidden to erect a lottery except the said Henry Southey.
— Dublin, 4 April, in the 1 8th year of the reign.
Pp. 7.
628. Commission for Settling the Plantation in the County
of Longford.
To Sir Francis Aungier, Master of the Rolls, Sir Christo-
pher Sibthorpe, one of the justices of the chief place, Sir
Christopher Nugent, Henry Crofton, Esq., high sheriff of the
county of Longford, Maurice Fitzgerald Dillon, of Caveston,
Edmund Nugent, Edward Doudall, Andrew Nugent, Thomas
Nugent, of Coolamber, George Griffith, and Henry Piers,
Esquires, made commissioners for the more quiet settlement
of Longford, and to see such former possessors as could not
be made freeholders in the plantation provided for, and placed
as tenants under the undertakers and principal natives who
have proportions of land in the plantation. And to hear and
decide all controversies concerning boundaries, and all else
according to the instructions annexed, and such others as they
may receive from the commissioners authorised for the
disposing of the said county of Longford.
Instructions to be observed by the commissioners appointed
for settling the plantation in the county of Longford, as
foUows : —
1. They are to survey the list of those having under 100
acres after the deduction of one fourth, who by His
Majesty's instructions were not to be made free-
holders.
2. To see to placing them as tenants under the principal
natives (former patentees excepted) or undertakers,
taking care that a demesne of 300 acres be left to the
principal native or undertaker lying near his house.
3. The estates to be made to the lessees for three lives, or
41 years or under, as the commissioners shall see cause.
■4. The quantities of land to be in respect of their late
holdings and present ability to manure and stock the
lands, none to be respected but such as have been of
honest behaviour, and householders.
5. Rent to be at the discretion of the commissioners.
6. Boundariers to be decided by the commissioners, but the
old meares not to be questioned, and each man's pro-
portion to stand according to the number of acres now
assigned to him, "and according as the same was
lately measured together as the meares thereof were
showed to the measurers, and by them trodden with
the chain according to His Majesty's directions."
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7. The commissioners to settle any differences that may-
arise about glebes when the measurers come down to
lay them out, but to take care that they be laid most
conveniently to the several churches.
8. The commissioners are also to appoint the places where
the several undertakers shall build, which are to be
either near " the straites," or as shall be best for the
security of the country.
9. When the measurers shall come down to set Out and
measure the particular portions of towns and villages
assigned to any undertakers or natives foi- filling up
the number of acres, if any difference arise the com-
missioners are to order the same according to the
intent of the several patents, and as most convenient
to each, and this as well for arable land, profits of
rivers, as for bog and wood.
P^. 7.
May 13. 629. Loed Deputy and Council of Ireland to the Peivy
S.P., Ireland, COUNCIL.
In favour of the bearer, Mr. Secretary Norton, who is now
going to England after five years of continual service. Have
commanded him to make known their want of money and to
solicit a supply. — Dublin Castle, 13 May 1620.
Signed : 01. St. John, A. T. Loftus, Cane, Ri. Powerscourt,
Edward Brabazon, Ch. Wilmot, Arthur Savage, Hen. Docwra,
]!)om. Sarsfelde, Fr. Aungier, Toby Caulfield, Blenerhaysett,
Roger Jones, Ed. Blayney, J. King, Era. Annesley, Ad. Loftus.
P. 1. Sealed. Add. Endd.
vol. 235, 10.
May 15. 630. Loed Deputy and Council of Ireland to the Privy
S.P., Ireland, COUNCIL.
'^° ■ ' ■ In favour of the bearer, Christopher Wacklie (who lost
his eyes by the shot of a Scottish arrow), and obtained a
pension of 2s. Sd. per. diem from Her late Majesty, which he
received for a long time, but which has been reduced to 2s. 8c?.
Irish. Pray for relief for him. — Dublin Castle, 15 May 1620.
Signed: 01. St. John, A. T. Loftus, Cane, Armaghe, Ri.
Powerscourte, Arthur Savage, Hon. Docwra, Dom. Sarsfelde,
Blenerhaysett, H. Power, Fran. Kinslee, Ed. Blaney, Laurence
Esmonde.
P. 1. Add. Endd.
May 16. 631. Lord Deputy and Council of Ireland to the Privy
S.l^, Ireland, COUNCIL.
' ' Upon the receipt of their letters concerning the cause between
the Lord Bourke of Castle Connell and his uncle the Lord
of Brittas, they sent for the Lord of Castle Connell's father-
in-law, Sir Thomas Browne. The particular exceptions he
■ takes against their scheme for accommodating the difference
between the two lords (at the i-equest of the Lord of Brittas'
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agent) they caused Sir Thomas Browne to express, in writing,
and send them here enclosed.^ And because it so nearly touches
the young nobleman, he and his friends have thought fit that
he repair over in person, as well upon this occasion (as having
never been in England) that he may present himself to His
Majesty and your Lordships. We have great hope of him,
being of Protestant religion, and bred in the college here. —
Dublin Castle, 16 May 1620.
Signed: 01. St. John, Armaghe, Arthur Savage, Hen.
Docwra, Dom. Sarsfelde, Blenerhaysett, Toby Caulfield, Fran.
Kinslee, Edw. Blayney, Koger Jones, Dud. Norton, Eras.
Annesley, Laurence Esmonde.
P. 1. Add. Endd.
May 18. 632. The King to St. John.
Acta Eegia rp]^g matters complained of by his subjects of Ireland were
P.E.O?, ' presented to him by the Lord of Delvin, Sir Christopher
Irelaad. Plunkett, and M'Dongan, Eecorder of :Dublin, with much
modesty, humility, and discretion, and he (the King) declares
that he wiU not hereafter impose any new thing upon his
subjects there that shall be any way grievous to them. The
grievances were five, viz., the grant of the alehouses, regis-
tering of marriages, christenings, and burials, licensing of
making and selling of aqua vitce, fines for ploughing with
horses by the tail, and the registering of horses to be shipped
from thence.
1. As to alehouses, that which made the grant of licensing
them distasteful to the people was the person employed
as register, and the money to be paid for every licence.
As to the person employed, nothing has lessened his
good opinion of him, yet at the I'equest of a kingdom,
and to do his subjects a pleasure, he has removed
him, and taking the office into his own hands ^will
convert the profits [to his own use. As to the price
of the licences, he will reduce it from ten shillings
yearly to three shillings and sixpence. For this
sum he will not only free them from all compo-
sitions to be made with Sir Thomas Roper's interest
in the former grant, but will discharge them from all
other payments for licences. He (St. John) and the
Council. with the advice of the agents sent to him
(the King) are to consider of the number of alehouses
to be licensed, the places where they should be kept,
and the persons fittest to be licensed, and by whom,
whether by the judges on their circuits or the justices
of the peace at their quarter sessions. The reduction
of the sum for licences to three shillings and sixpence
is to be suspended for three months after the date of
- the present letter.
' Not forthcoming.
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2. The registering of marriages, christenings, and burials
according to the manner of the King's other kingdoms
is so useful both to him and his subjects that no man
can say anything against the practice of it in Ireland.
But the question before him was whether these
registers might not be as well kept by the parish
ministers for the fees now taken without other charge,
as by the public register at Dublin, who is paid six-
pence for every registration, being the grievance com-
plained of Of this matter he desires to be resolved
by him (the Deputy) and Council after conference
with the bishops being members of the Council, or
some others of the bishops.
3. Has referred the lawfulness of the grant for licensing of
aqua vitce to his judges of England.
4. The fine of ten shillings for the barbarous custom used
in the northern parts for ploughing with horses by the
tails, was intended to put an end to it within a few
years : but now he finds that the agents employed
,under his (the King's) patentee have contracted with
the ofienders, and reduced the fine to be taken of
every plough to two shillings and sixpence, " and so
by lessening the punishment opened the way for that
rude and hateful custom to spread itself." If the case
is so, he (the King) will upon notice call in the said
grant, and take some sharper course for reducing the
offenders to better form.
5. The registering of horses exported was to increase the
Customs, and to prevent stealths. He sees no reason
to recall the patent, and hereby confirms it. — West-
minster, 18 May, in the 18th year of the reign.
Pp. 10.
Memorandum of its being carolled on the 9th June 1620
at the request of Thomas Stockdale.
May 20. 633. Lord Deputy and Council of Ireland to the Privy
S.P., Ireland, COUNCIL.
' ' Upon receipt of their letters of the 18th of March last, and
the proposition there enclosed, presented to His Majesty by
Sir Thomas Dutton, concerning the granting in fee-farm the
inland forts of this kingdom to the several commanders now
holding them, they debated the matter, and now enclose a
relation how and by whom the several forts mentioned in
their letters are now enjoyed with their opinions subscribed •
with this addition to their opinions, that if it be thought fit to
grant the fee-farm of those forts and lands to any persons
there can be found none more worthy of them than the
servitors who have the present and largest interest in them by
grant from His Majesty. For the conditions, are of opinion
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that they should be such as may be best for His Majesty's'
service, and the reasonable demands of those who shall pass
them, having respect to the conditions and covenants formally
provided in the like grants of forts in Ulster heretofore granted
by His Majesty, an abstract whereof they send herewith under
the hands of His Majesty's learned counsel. — Dublin Castle,
20 May 1620.
Signed : 01. St. John, A. T. Loftus, Cane, Garret Moore,
Ch. Wilmot, Arthur Savage, Hen. Docwra, Blenerhaysett,
Toby Caulfield, Fr. Aungier, Dud. Norton, Fra. Annesley.
P. 1. Add. Endd. Enclosing,
S.P., Ireland, 634. A Belation of the Condition of the several Castles and
vol. 235, 131. Forts tinder mentioned.
Mountnorris, co. Ardmagh. — The interest in this fort is i/n
Sir F. Annesley, by inheritance. The ward is discharged, and
a pension of 6s. 8c^. harps, per diem, granted to him by letters .
patent during life, as a discharged constable of that fort.
Moyrie, co. Ardmagh. — This castle and certain lands belong
to Capt. Anthony Smith, by lease for 21 years, for the yearly
rent of 20s. Irish ; arul he is bound to keep the castle in repair.
The entertainment alloiued this fort by the establishment is
4s. harps for a constable, 7d. harps for a porter, and 8d. harps
for eight warders per diem.
Charlemount, co. Ardmagh. — Sir Toby Caulfield holds this
fort and certain lands by lease for 21 years, at the yearly rent
of 20s. harps ; he is not tied to reparation because he had not
a castle built, neither is there any yet; his company lodge
there.
Enishlaghlin, co. Down. — This fort is Sir Foullce Conway's
inheritance. The ward is discharged, and he has 5s. id. harps
per diem as a discharged constable of that fort.
Cloughowter, in co. Cavan. — Capt. Hugh Culme holds this
castle and the island, and certain lands, being 250 acres, by
lease for 21 years, at the yearly rent of 20s. harps for the first
13 years, and, 40s. harps afterwards ; by his lease he is tied
to reparation.
The ward is discharged, and he has an entertainment of
3s. harps per diem as a discharged constable.
This fort was made choice of for keeping priests, and 200i.
sterling allowed for reparation and fitting the lodging there,
which money is disbursed and the place ready to be employed.
Toome, co. Antrim. — This fort and lands are the inherit-
ance of Sir Claude Hamilton, who has entertcdnment of 8s.
hai'iys per dion as constable, and 8cl. harps le pece for six
warders by letters patents during his life. We think it a fit
place to continue a luard.
Monaghan, co. Monaghan. — This castle and one ballebetagh
of land is granted to Sir Edward Blaney by lease for 21 years,
at the yearly rent of 20s. harps. By his lease he is tied to
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keep tike castle in repair. His company lodge there, and we
think it a Jit place to continue a fort. The most jmrt of the
freeholders of Monaghan hold their lands in soccage of this
castle, %vhose tenures may he presetted if the castle he granted
away in fee-farm.
Inniskillen, co. Farmannagh. — The castle and island of
Inniskillen, with the appurtenances (except a third part of
the island situate on the north side), containing 40 acres of
land, more or less, togetlier tuith two other small islands
adjoining thereto, is granted to Sir William Cole, by lease for
21 years, at the yearly rent of 5s. harps. He is to keep the
castle in repair. He has for enteHainment 3s. harp>s per
diem as constable, and 8d. harps le pece for four wctrders.
We think it fit to continue a luard there.
Mountjoy, co. Tyrone. — This castle and lands, and the
office of constable, are passed in fee-farm to the Lord' Mountjoy ,
in Ireland; at the yecvrly rent of 20s. Irish. Sir Francis
Roe's company of foot is lodged there, and ive think it a jit
place to continue a gcurrison.
Omagh, co. Tyrone. — This fort is the inheritance of John
Leigh and Daniel Leigh, brothers. The entertaininent of the
constable is is. harps, and 8d. harps per diem for six tvarders,
granted them by letters patent during their lives. We think
it a fit place to continue a xvard.
Liffer, co. Donegal. — This fort and 100 acres of land is
. granted to Gapt. Roger Hope, by lease for 21 years, at the
yearly rent of 40s. Irish. He is tied to reparation.
This is not an inland fort, but lies upon the river of Logh-
foile, 1 0 miles from Londonderry. Capt. Garnold's company
is placed there, and it is a jit place for a, garrison to continue.
Donegal, co. Donegal. — This castle atul 100 acres is granted
to Sir Basil Brook, by lease for 21 years, at the yearly rent of
20s. Irish. He is tied to keep the castle in repair. This fort
stands upon the sea ; the ward is discharged, and he has an .
entertainment of 5s, 4c?. harps per diem as a discharged con-
stable of that place.
Ballynefadd, co. Sligoe. — This castle is built upton the Arch-
bishop of Tuam's lands in Curlewes, co. Sligoe. Capt. St.
Barbe is constable at 3s. harps, and 8d. harps for 10 luardens
per diem. It is a very jit place to continue a ivccrd.
Gctrraghdrumrusk} — This castle and lands is granted to
Sir Maurice Orifflth for %\ years, at the yearly rent of 40s.
Irish, and he is tied to keep the castle in repair.
He is alloived by the establishment 3s. harps for a constable,
and 8d. harps le pece per diem for nine luarders. It is a
fit place to continue a ward.
' Carrick on Shannon.
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The reversion of this castle and lands with the above enter-
taininent, is granted to Gapt. George St. George during his
life, by letters patent.
Signed : 01. St. John, A. T. Loftus, Cane, Garrett Moore,
Ch. Wilmot, Arthur Savage, Hen. Docwra, Bom. Sarsfelde,
Blenerhaysett, Fr. Aungier, Toby Cauljield, Dud. Norton
Fra. Annesley.
Pp. 8. Endd. : " State of forts in Ireland."
May 80. 635. Creation of the Barony of Maynard in County of
Grant Book. WlOKLOW.
Sir William Maynard, Bart., to be raised to the rank of
Baron Maynard of Wicklow.
Grant Book, p. 381.
[M?y.] 636. Petition of Lord Bourke of Castle Connel to the
s.p., iraaad, Lords of the Privy Council.
Prays for a further hearing of the case between him and
Baron Brittas, on the ground that some other causes were not
fully opened before the Lords' referees, whose certificate therein
was much to his prejudice.
• P. 1. Endd. ; " Mr. Solicitor Sir James Ley."
June 2. 637. Ironworks.
Docquet Book. Lg^^.^^. ^^ ^^^ j^ord Deputy for stay of all proceedings in a
matter concerning ironworks in Ireland, and in any other
cause whatever concerning Wm. Burrell, which will be deter-
mined by the Council in England.
vol. 235, 14.
June 6. 638. Lord Deputy and Council of Ireland to the Privy
S.P., Ireland, COUNCIL.
The bearer. Sir Thomas Kotheram, has now sought leave to
present himself to His Majesty and your Lordships as a suitor
for some portion of the lands now intended to be planted.
Recommend him to their Lordships as having deserved well
in the wars, and especially at Kinsale, and having given good
judgment in his distribution of civil justice as a commissioner
and councillor of the province of Connaught. — Dublin Castle,
6 June 1620.
Signed: 01. St. John, A. T. Loftus, Cane, Hen. Docwra,
Blenerhayset, Fr.. Aungier, J. King, Fra, Annesley.
P. 1. Add. Endd.
vol. 235, 15.
June 7. 639. Lord Deputy and Council of Ireland to the Privy
S.P., Ireland, COUNCIL.
In favour of the bearer. Sir William Parsons, His Majesty's
Surveyor-General of Ireland, who by reason of his long service
will be able to give a good account, as well of the passages of all
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former plantations, as of those countries now about to be
planted.
Signed : 01. St. John, A. T. Loftus, Cane, Hen. Docwra, Fr.
Aungier, Blenerhayset, J. Kinge, Fra. Annesley.
P. 1. Add. Endd.
June 7. 640. The King to St. John.
DocquetBook. Ee^uires him carefully to observe and put in execution
certain points by way of articles for the better ordering of the
plantation in Ulster.
June 9. 641, The King to St. John.
Docquet Book. jjg -^ ^^ ^^^^ ^^^^ ^^ ^^ IqUqx^ [for grants, surrenders, or
confirmations of lands whatsoever, until His Majesty's rents
and tenures be sufficiently known.
June 9. 642. The King to St. John.
Docquet Book. j^^ t^^y^bH of Sir Patrick Murray, that he may enjoy the full
benefit of former letters patent, and to examine the grievances
which he pretends.
June 9. 643. The King to St. John.
Docquet Book. ^^ ^^^^^^ ^f ^ petition of Manus O'Keefe, and to report
to His Majesty on the same.
June 9, 644. The King to St. John.
Docquet Book. rpo grant to Walsingham Cooke, son and heir of Sir Richard
Cooke, Secretary, deceased, 100 marks a year in fee-farm.
June 9. 645. The King to St. John.
Docquet Book. ,^0 pass letters patent to Eobert Digbie, Esq., of the honour
and dignity of Lord Digbie of Geshell in that kingdom. ]
June 9. 646. License to pass Gilt and Silver Plate.
Docquet Book. Warrant to the Customer of Chester to suffer the Lord of
Delvin to transport into Ireland 200^. worth of gilt and silver
plate for his own use.
June 12. 647. The King to the Loed Chancellor of Ireland.
Docquet Book, rp^ induce Sir Jo. Everard and Sir Robt. Roth, feoffees of
the lands of the late Earl of Ormond, either by will or other-
wise, to perform the King's award concerning the settlement
of the lands betwixt the Earl of Ormond and the Countess of
Desmond.
June 12. 648. The King to St. John.
Docquet Book. j^ behalf of Donagh Maguire, to procure him some compe-
tent allowance from his father. Sir Conor Maguire.
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June 16. 649. The King to St. John.
ocquet Book. rp^ exhibit a quo warranto to ascertain by what warrant
the Earl of Ormond doth claim and use certain royal liberties
within the county of Tipperary.
June 18. 650. St. John to Captain Hugh Byene.
Vo^ ''>3^5^7(f ' Having received intelligence of the great spoils and robberies
committed by Morrys M'Edmond Cavanagh and his consorts
and other rebels in those parts, requires him to take for his
assistance 20 footmen and four horsemen to pursue him and
all other rebels in those parts, giving him authority to parley
with and protect any rebels for three days, in which time
he is to advertise him (St. John) of his doings and to receive
directions therein ; commanding all His Majesty's officers,
ministers, and subjects to see him furnished in all places with
competent meat and drink and other necessaries, and to assist
him as occasion shall reijuire. — Dublin Castle, 18 June 1610,
P. 1. Copy. Add. : " To our loving friend Hugh Byrne,
Esq."
June 21. 651. Lord Deputy and Council to the Lords of the
S.P., Ireland, PrIVY COUNCIL.
' ' This bearer. Sir Richard Greame, Knight, is now by their
Lordships special directions to attend them for the hearing of
the cause betwixt him and PheUm M'Feaghe. Concerning the
controversy betwixt them, they can say no more but that they
have sent]to Sir Francis Blundell all the pleadings and examina-
tions of witnesses in that cause, together with their certificate of
what appeared unto them in that business. Give this gen-
teman testimony that during all the time of the last rebellion
and many years before, he has shown himself -to be an active
and worthy servitor, and has in his own person performed
many acceptable services to the Crown. Pray their Lordships
to yield him their favour for his comfort, with this addition,
that since the plantation in the county of Wexford is now by
all possible means to be maintained and upheld, they may not
conceal from them that the plantation of the territory of Cossha,
now in controversy, and the strengthening of it by the castle
now well-nigh finished upon it ; and that the presence of such
a good servitor, will tend as much to the preservation and good
of that plantation as anything they know, otherwise that
plantation must upon that side always be open to many
inconveniences and dangers. — Dublin, 20 June 1620.
Signed : 01. St. John, A. T. Loftus, Cane, Ei. Powerscourt,
Arthur Savage, Hen. Docwra, Dom. Sarsfelde, Fr. Aungier,
Eoger Jones, Blenerhaysett, Ad. Loftus.
P. 1. Add. Endd.
[June 1620.] 652. Petition of Sir Richard Greame to the Lords op the
S.P., Ireland, PrIVY COUNCIL.
vol. 235, 17A. Showing that he has been sent for at the suit of Phelim
M'Feagh Byrne in Ireland, and Brian his son. Praying their
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Justices of Ireland.
P. 1.
June 22. 654. Petition of Walter Unit to Sir William Methwold,
^•^•'J''«laii'i, Lord Chief Baron of His Majesty's Exchequer, and the
vol. ^35* 18. I n ii T*
rest 01 the Jsarons.
Shows that Edmond Hunt, the King's Customer for the port
and harbour of Cork, and the members thereto belonging
has of late committed divers abuses and misdemeanors,
against His Majesty, and gTievous exactions against his sub-
jects and merchants trading thither, contrary to law and
equity. Prays them to give order that a commission may
issue out of the Court of Exchequer to inquire into these
abuses. — Examined, pro Will. Marwood.
24 AprU 1619, with an order to direct a commission unto
Sir Par. Lane, Sir Eras. Shngsby, Henry Pyne, Esq., Edmond
Terry, and David Terry, of Cork, Aldermen, and Daniel
Gookin, gent., to examine into the misdemeanors of the said
Hunt, &c. &c.
Pp. 7. Copy.
[June.] 655. Privy Council to the Lord Deputy.
v^ '2^35' Tg^' ^y ^^® complaint of Patrick Morris, son and heir to the
Lord of Kerry, and by divers letters from hence, it appears
that the said Lord's father had engaged himself formerly unto
his said son to aUow him fit maintenance for his education, as
also to assure a competent jointure to his wife at his marriage,
in all which he utterly fails, to the great disgrace and discon-
tent of his said son, being a toward gentleman, and of very
good hope hereafter, which they the more dislike in the said
Lord, because not long since certain favours were bestowed
upon him by His Majesty upon a special suggestion that he
was at extraordinary charges with the education and mainte-
nance of his said son. He is therefore to send for the Lord of
Kerry and to expostulate with him, and in case he shall not
comply, then to take good assurance of him to put in his
appearance here before His Majesty, prepared to answer for
himself, &c.
P. 1.
[July.] 656. Information of Walter Archer.
vol '235^^0' Upon the 3rd day of July, being in the Fleete very late
' ' in the evening, and the Earl of Ormond having had private
conference with him, among sundry other matters which he
then delivered uttered these words, or words which did im-
port as much, viz., " The Earl of Desmond prevailed against
me through the King's favour, and I know that the King
cannot live long, but must die one day, and I hope to see a
King who will favour me and my cause as much as the Earl
of Desmond is now favoured by the King, and will help me
to that estate which I lost by His Majesty's award, and I will
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wait for that time until I perform the King's award, or
perfect any estate accordingly." Which words importing
some dangerous construction, he (Archer) thought fit, accord-
ing to his bounden duty, to make known under his hand. —
Walter Archer.
P. 1. Kol.
[July.] 657. Walter Archee to the Lords of the Privy Council.
^^^I'-ggs'^af' " ^ l^rief remembrance of the several times when I, Walter
' ' Archer, had conference with the Earl of Ormond, since my
last coming into England, set down according to their Lord-
ships' direction in that behalf."
First visited the Earl about Michaelmas 1619, at his
chamber in the Fleet, at which time he took him aside to the
leads, where they conferred together a full hour or more ; one
of his servants called Harry Comerford standing by almost
the whole time ; he (Archer) having laid open sundry motives
to persuade his Lordship to perform His Majesty's award.
Eemembers that he then told him that His Majesty had sent
orders to the Attorney-General to call his Lordship in ques-
tion in the Star Chamber for taxing His Majesty with injus-
tice in making the award betwixt his Lordship and the Earl
of Desmond and his Countess, thereby hoping to withdraw
him from his obstinacy. After his servant Comerford was
departed, his Lordship said, amongst other things, that he was
sure that the King's award would sta.nd in force so long as
the King lived, but that he was in good hope upon the
coming of another King that his Lordship or his heir should
avoid that award. He (Archer) answered that his Lordship
ought not to harbour such a thought. The conference being
ended they came down to the chamber of Sir Francis Ingle-
field, and he, moved by his (Archer's) discourse concerning the
validity of the award, alleged that it could not bind the right
of any lands longer than his Lordship or His Majesty lived,
and said that his Lordship were better to endure imprison-
ment than to perform that award, which might overthrow
his house and posterity, or words to that efiect.
After this, in Michaelmas term 1619, he went to the Fleet
to speak to Sir John Bingley, and his Lordship standing in
the bowling alley, called him in and caused him to sit down
by him, and discoursing of the King's award, seemed resolved
to stand by the advice of his learned counsel, that the award
was void, and that he had not broken the conditions of the
bond for the performance thereof, and he (Archer) urging that
the award would still be made good, his Lordship said, that
he doubted not but that it should stand during the King's
life, and Sir Francis drawing near and encouraging his Lord-
ship with his former persuasion, he (Archer) took leave and
departed.
After this repaired to the Fleet upon a note left in his
chamber to that end, and found his Lordship in bed. He
made him sit beside his bed, and then propounded some
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agreement concerning the performance of the award which
his Lordship desired him to make known to his kinswoman
the Countess of Desmond.
After this accompanied the Earl of Desmond and his Countess
to the Fleet, when they last of all tendered a deed to the Earl
of Ormond to be perfected according to the award.
After this upon the second of July 1620, his Lordship's
servant, called Fynim Roe, came to his chamber late at night,
as he was going to bed, and desired him to come and speak to
his Lordship. Next day repaired to the Fleet late in the
evening, and his Lordship meeting him by the bowling alley
and leaning on the outside of the rails, desired him to deliver
a message from him to the Countess of Desmond to give her
satisfaction concerning some words reported of him, which he
promised to do if his Lordship would wish it, but not other-
■wise ; and thereupon he put him in mind how that the extent
was issued for His Majesty upon the bond for the performance
of the award, though his learned counsel would persuade him
that it was void. And besought his Lordship to be no more
led into errors by such opinions, and told him he was to
blame to stand out the hazard of so great a danger as to incur
the loss of 100,000?., which by this extent was charged upon
his whole estate, and besought him that he would persist no
longer in obstinacy, whereat he seemed to be a little moved and
said, " Well, well, you must think I have as good counsel as you
to advise me, but the Earl of Desmond has prevailed against
me through the King's favour, and I know that the King
cannot live long, but must die one day, and I hope to see a
King that will favour me and my cause as much as the Earl
of Desmond is now favoured by the King, and will help me
to that esta.te which I lost by His Majesty's award, and I will
wait for that time before I perform the King's award or
perfect any estate accordingly." And with that he (Archer)
took leave, and presently wrote down the words of this last
conference, and the next day advertised His Majesty thereof
under his hand.
Signed : Walter Archer.
Pp. 3. Endd.
July 12. 658. Sir Edward Gorges created Baron of Dundalk.
■vol^xi^NTea Patent of creation of Sir Edward Gorges, Kt., and baronet,
" "' " ' as Baron Gorges of Dundalke in Ireland. — Westminster, 12
July 1620.
July 18. 659. The King to St. John.
"mbendcr Understands through his (St. John's) information to the Lords
P.R.O.,' of the Council that none of the eight towns nominated by the
Ireland. King to be staple towns for the export of wools and woolfells
there growing, have taken out their charters, pretending the
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expense of coming thither. To take away that excuse he now
authorises him (St. John) to make out patents to the several
cities and towns of Dublin and Drogheda, Cork and Limerick,
Galway and Knockfergus, and Londonderry, in the same form
as the patent to Youghal, and if one of them be perverse to
select others. — Westminster, 18 July, in the 18th year of the
reign.
Pp. 3. Enrolled the 2Qth of January 1621, at the request
of Thomas Stookdale.
July 18.
Acta Regia
Hiternica,
P.E.O.,
Ireland.
July 19.
Sign Manual,
vol. xii.. No. 8.
660. The King to St. John.
Sir Thomas Button, one of the gentlemen of the privy
chamber, having suggested to him that by granting the inland
castles or forts of Ireland in Ulster and Connaught to the
present possessors, he (the King) would save the cost of repairs
without prejudice to his service, he approves of the suggestion,
and authorises him (St. John) to make grants in fee of the
Moyry Castle and Charlemont in the county of Armagh, of
Cloghoater in Cavan, Toome in Antrim, Monaghan in the county
of Monaghan, Inishkillen in Fermanagh, and Carrickdrumrusk^
in Leitrim, and all other inland forts in either Ulster or
Connaught not formerly granted in fee-farm or fee-tail, and
of aU the lands theretofore laid to them, to the several persons
having interest in them by demise or otherwise. And
because these grants are conferred at the instance of Sir
Thomas Button, if the several possessors, within one year after
his (St. John) receipt of this letter, shall not agree with Sir
Thomas Button, he (the said Sir Thomas) duly tendering
them the benefit of this letter, then after the expiration of
the year, he (the King) authorises him (St. John) to grant the
castles or forts not compounded for to Sir Thomas Button in
fee. And he (St. John) and the Council having certified that
the forts of Bonegal and Lifford are not inland forts, but that
the one stands upon the sea and the other upon the river of
Loughfoyle, he is to further examine their situations, and if
found to be inland forts, he is to pursue the same course as
with the others. — Westminster, 29 October, in the 18th year
of the reign.
Pp. 6. Endd.
" Orders and instructions for granting and disposing of the
inland forts and castles of Ulster and Connausrht."
661. Ordnance for Culmore Castle near Londonderry.
Warrant for license to the citizens of London to transport
ten pieces ot iron ordnance, and other munition, for the defence
of Culmore Castle. — Westminster, 19 July.
' Carrick on Shannon.
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July 20. 662. Note from Sir Francis Blundell to the Lords.
^tIi.'235^22' M'Eedmond or M'Edmond, of Templeshannon, co, Wexford,
came to him to his house upon Sunday morning last, and
asked him to give him some money to drink. Answered he
would ; he then said he would drink it and go into Ireland,
and then he would first burn his own house, and then he
would help to burn his (Blundell's).
There are many of the people of that country now here,
called hither as he hears by one Patrick Doran to exclaim to
His Majesty and their Lordships against the plantation of
Wexford. Desires they may be heard and dismissed, and
Doran punished and sent away.
This poor man M'Edmond is his tenant, given much to
drink, and idle brained, and thinks he was not well when he
used those words unto him.
P. 1. Signed.
July 22. 663. Export of Wool from Ireland.
^^ '23^5^2^^' Commissioners for Irish causes report to the Privy Council
' ' concerning the business of the transportation of wools out of
Ireland, in answer to a reference from the Council.
Signed : Humfrey May, James Ley, Fra. Blundell.
P. 1. Endd.
July 24. 664. Reasons moviag the Lords of the Privy Council
S.P., Ireland, against granting the Forts of Ireland in perpetuity.
' ■ That it will be no saving to the King, for that the saving
must be either in repairs or in discontinuing the wards. For
the first, those that have them in lease are always tied in
covenants for reparation ; and for the latter, it is advised that
the wards be continued.
2. The proportions of land that lie to the forts is not certi-
fied, which may be of very good value, and so the King
knows not what he grants.
3. The Lord Deputy and Council, notwithstanding they
were expressly required by the Lords, avoid to give opinion
touching the main point, whether fit to be granted or no, but
only speak of the condition.
4. The King has often shown his dislike of granting rever-
sions, and this is much more, to grant these forts in perpetuity.
Pp. 2. Endd.
[July.] 665. Extract from the Instructions of Sir Thomas Button,
S.P., Ireland, Captain of the Phcenix, serving as Admiral on the
vol. 235, 25. ^jQj^g^ Qf Ireland, 30 July 1620.
Advertisement has been received from the Lord Deputy of
Ireland, that one Burke, an Irishman, and notorious pirate,
having taken a ship laden with a great quantity of wine, and
manned himself with divers malefactors of that county, ranges
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up and down those coasts, and especially about Beerehaven
and other places of the west of Ireland, where he takes, robs,
and spoils all he can meet, both passengers and merchants.
Sir Thomas Button is to make present repair unto the
" Phcenix," near the port of Bristol, manned with 60 men, &c.,
and sail to the coast of Ireland, to protect the lives of mer-
chants and others the King's subjects.
He is not to suffer his ship to lie in the same place, but
to ply sometimes on the coast of Ireland, sometimes in the
Severn, sometimes between England and Ireland.
All pirates he apprehends he is to keep or to send to some
gaol to await their trial.
Has special order to protect the merchants who return from
the fair of Bristol, either in the Severn or on the coast of
Ireland.
He is to keep safe the ships and goods he takes, and to
spike down their hatches if the lading is of any value.
Pp. 2. Endd. : " Sir Tho. Button for the Phcenix."
July 30. 666. Creation of Sir William Hervey, Knight and
Sign Manuals, Baronet, as Baron Hervy of Ross, in the County
vol. xii. No. 24 . Qf "Wexford.
This patent entails the barony upon WiUiam Hervy, his son
and issue male, and for want of such upon the issue male of
Sir William. Sir William has entered into recognizances to
purchase lands in Ireland.
Aug. 8. 667. Same as Art. 666.
Grant Book, Minute of the foregoing grant.
Aug. 13. 668. Lord Deputy and Council of Ireland to the Privy
S.P., Ireland, COUNCIL.
Apprise them that of late part of this castle, and the roof
of the Council Chamber and several lodgings over it, have
fallen to the ground. The accident fortunately happened at
such a time as no bodily hurt wa,s done thereby. Upon former
notice of the ruin and decay of the said castle His Majesty
required the Deputy to take order for its repair, the money to
be disbursed by the Receiver of the King's Revenues, but by
the last establishment no concordatums are to be paid out of
the revenues, since which time they ceased those works.
Pray that imder the King's former directions they may make
the necessary repairs, and that the money may be paid by the
Receiver of the Revenues, upon warrant from the Deputy and
six of the Council. — Dublin Castle, 13 August 1620.
Signed : 01. St. John, Hen. Docwra, H. Power, Fr. Annesley,
Roger Jones, J. King.
Pp. 2. Sealed. Add. Endd.
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Aug. 17.
Docquet Book.
Aug. 22.
Docquet Book.
Aug. 23.
Docquet Book.
Aug. 23.
Docquet Book.
Aug. 23.
Docquet Book.
Aug. 23.
Docquet Book.
Aug. 25.
S.P., Ireland,
vol. 235, 26.
669.
Emanuel Giffoed made Master op the Rolls in
reversion.
Aug. 30.
S.P., Ireland,
vol. 235, 27.
Grant of the office of Master of the EoUs in Ireland to
Emanuel Giffard, Esq., during pleasure, after Sir Francis
Aungier, who now holds the same.
670, The King to St. John.
A grant to he made to Henry Moryson, son and heir of
Sir Richard Moryson, of an annuity of 20s. per diem during
life, from the death of his father.
671. The King to Sir Arthur Savage, Vice-Treasurer of
Ireland.
To dehver to Sir Robert Hay, of His Majesty's bedchamber,
the sum of 3,000?. English out of the fines of the escheated
lands of Longford and Ely O'CarrolI.
672. The King to St. John.
For Sir Richard Boyle, Dean of .Waterford, to be Bishop of
Cork, Cloyne, and Roscarbery, with all rents, &c.
673. The King to St. John.
To direct a commission to inquire whether the King have
title to certain lands now holden by Sir MulMurry M'Swiny
in Ulster, and if so to grant them to Thos. Kjiox, the Lord
Bishop of the Isles within Scotland.
674. The King to St. John.
To accept from Andrew Knox, Bishop of Raphoe, a sur-
render of all lands formerly granted to the said bishop and
his successors, and to re-grant the same.
675. Lord Deputy and Council to the Lords of the
Council.
Recommend the bearer. Sir John M'Coghlan, Knight, in
regard of his fidelity during the time of the late rebellion, &c. —
Dublin Castle, 25 August 1620.
Signed : 01. St. John, Hen. Docwra, H. Power, J. King,
Ad. Loftus.
P. 1. Sealed. Add. Endd.
676. St. John to Lord Zouche.
Received his Lordship's letters [by his old servant Ferdi-
nando Plunkett, and will be ready to express by his care of him
how much he values recommendation. At the time of his
coming to him, St. John ^ was here, and was glad to hear of his
(Lordship's) health. He has told how much he is bound to
him for favours received, and desired him to return his thanks.
He has given him comfort by his visit, and prays he may have
a safe journey back. — Dublin, 30 August 1620.
P. 1. Hoi. Sealed. Add. Endd.
I A kinBman of the Deputy's.
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Sept. 9.
Docquet Book.
riept. 9.
Docquet Book.
Sept. 9.
Docquet Book.
Sept. 14.
Docquet Book.
Sept. 14.
Docquet Book.
Sept. 21.
Docquet Book.
Sept. 21.
Docquet Book.
Sept. 21.
Docquet Book.
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Docquet Book.
Sept. 21.
Docquet Book.
677. The King to St. John.
For Sir Francis Blundell to be made a baronet of Ireland.
678. The King to St. John.
To administer to Sir William Parsons, Surveyor- General of
Ireland, the oath of a Privy Councillor of that realm.
679. The King to Sir Arthur Savage.
To make payment to Sir WiU. Alexander of the sum of
2,000?. sterling for his serving.
680. The King to the Lord Deputy.
To take a surrender from Lord Dillon, Baron of Kilkenny,
and his son Robt. Dillon, of divers manors, lands, &c. possessed
by them, and to make new grants of the same to them.
681. The King to Sir Arthur Savage.
To pay to Captain David Boswell, in reward for services
performed against the rebels in the islands of Scotland, the
sum of 1,000?. sterling.
682. The King to St. John.
To admit Sir John Vaughan to be one of the Privy Council.
683. The King to St. John.
The office of Faculties in Ireland granted to the Primate of
Armagh and his successors, with a grant also of the office of
Prerogative for proving wills and granting administrations.
684. The King to St. John.
To make a grant in due form to Sir Wm. Fenton and
Laurence Parsons, Esq., of the wardship, &c. of Richard Boyle,
son and heir apparent of Lord Boyle.
685. The King to St. John.
To confirm to Roger Langford, son of Captain Roger Lang-
ford, of Muckmaire, co. Antrim, the late dissolved priory of
Muckmaire, to be held by such tenure as is mentioned in the
letters patent granted to Sir James Hamilton. Also to confirm
to Captain Hercules Langford the towns or villages of
BaUygartgassy, Ballycromeriffe, BaUyviolane, and Ballyshan-
nagell.
686. The King to St. John.
For a grant to be made to Sir Patrick Barnewall in fee-farm
of the preceptory of Kilmainhambeg, and the presentations to
the vicarages thereunto belonging.
687. The King to St. John.
To accept of a lease from Jacob Newman of a place in the
port of Dublin, which is found to be convenient for erecting a
crane and making a wharf, and in lieu thereof to grant him
for the term of 90 years the sum of 501. sterling per annum.
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Sept. 21. 688. Certificate of William Temple, Master in Chancery.
vol. 235^ 28*^' That pursuant to the direction from the Lord Deputy and
Council, bearing date the 20th Sept. 1620, to take a recogni-
zance of the Lord Baron of Kerry and Lixnawe in th* sum of
2,000?. English for his appearance before the Lords of the
Council in England, 31st October next, that he, one of the
Masters of Chancery in Ireland, has taken recognizance of the
said Lord Baron of Kerry for his appearance as required. —
College near Dublin, 21 September 1620.
P. 1. Signed. Endd.
Sept. 22. 689. Lord Deputy and Council of Ireland to the Privy
S.P., Ireland, COUNCIL,
vol. 23.5 29.
Thank them for money received for the army, and for 2,000?.
to the Lord Admiral, and 500?. to the Bishop of Meath to be
paid out of this allotment. Before the arrival of this money
they had taken up 2,000?. of one Mr. Parckhurst, a merchant
of London, to be repaid in London. Mr. Treasurer now sends
back that amount of money to discharge the engagement of
this table.
Ask for a new supply, the money now sent not fully paying
the army to the last of March 1619. To the last of this month
there will be full three half years due.
1 Sir Henry Docwra, Treasurer-at-Wars, will shortly send
over a servant of his with the true state of his account. —
Dublin Castle, 22 September 1620.
Signed : 01. St. John, La. Dublin, Hen. Docwra, W. Shurley,
Blennerhassett, Fra. Anesley, H. Power, Ad. Loftus.
Pp. 2. Add. Endd.
Oct. 5. 690. Examination of Miles Bourke, son of Sir Tibbot
S.P., Ireland, BouRKE, of Kinturke, CO. Mayo, in Ireland, before
"'" • ^•^' ^°- Sir Eandall Crew and Sir Francis BlundeU, Knts.,
Lords of the Council.
He says that he knew a Scottish ship laden with wines, of
which one Robert [ ], a Scotsman, was owner, but knows not
his name to be Lookup, which came into the bayiof Burrishowle
in the West of Ireland in Lent last. Says that he and his
wife were invited on board to make merry, and that there
went with him Moyler Fitz Davy, Ulick M'Davy, Ulick Fitz
Riccard, Walter Boy Low, Neene Riccard, Lara Jonin, men
and women of his own household, and all his own servants,
and no other of the country people, but he met on the ship the
subshrift's (sub-sheriff's) wife of the county, and divers others
with her. He says his father was not on board the said ship,
but that he met the said Robert [ ] in an island near
the ship, whither he came in a boat to buy commodities, if that
had been a merchant ship. Being asked what speeches passed
between his father and the said Robert [ - ] at that
time concerning the murdering of a brother of the said Robert
about 16 years past in that place, he says, he heard not any-
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thing thereof, until his return to his own house, where one of
the company, whose name he remembers not, told him that
Kobert did ask his father whether his brother was slain there
or no, and that his father answered that he knew not whether
he was his brother or no, but that a Scotch ship was taken
there about that time.
Says that Robert and his company came often to his house,
and he staid there many times to dinner and supper. Says
that David Bourke, his cousin german, was aboard the same
ship in his company, and that the said David, with one Owen
O'Flaherty, Eory M'Cormack, Tibbot Duff, Alexander Oge,
and Moyler Oge, did surprise the ship and murder the mariners,
and that there were in their company two others, Richard
M'Gilleduff and Murtagh Roe, one of this examinant's ser-
vants, who fled from the ship when they saw the murder
committed. And being asked how he came to know of the
said murder, he says that Murtagh Roe came into his chamber
in his own house (he being then not well), and looking fear-
fully upon him, he asked him the cause of his strange looks,
and thereupon Murtagh told him what was done at the ship,
whereupon he apprehended the said Murtagh and sent him to
the Judge of Assize, being then in the county, and he was
afterwards committed to gaol ; then he (examinant) sought to
have taken Richard M'Gilleduffe, but he fled back into the
ship and escaped. He says that the same day that Robert
and his company were with him at his house, the ship was
surprised by David Bourke and his company, and that Owen
O'Flaherty and Tibbot Duff, being two of the company that
surprised the ship, were at his house with the said Robert
[ ] all the night, and went away in the morning
about the time of Robert [ ] going, but whether they
went with him or not to his ship he knows not.
He says further that David Bourke was not then at his
house, nor had he been there for several days before, neither
had he any message at that time from him. Denies that he
was out of his house that morning, and that he stood where
he might see the ship and the company, and afterwards
returned to his house. Declares that his coming into England
was about a lease from the Earl of Ormond, and not for fear
of being questioned about the murder.
Signed : M. Bourke, Ralphe Crew, Fra. Blundell.
Pp. 3. Endd.
Oct. 6. 691. The King to St. John.
Docquet Book. rp^ gjyg igave of absence for Sir Charles Wilmot to continue
in England for six months.
Oct. 6. 692. The King to St. John.
Docquet Book. Jq^, g, grant to Arthur Kavanagh and Robert Hanna of
lands to the yearly value of 50Z. English,
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Oct. 6.
Docquet Book.
Oct. 6.
Docquet Book.
Oct. 6.
Docquet Book.
Oct. 6.
Docquet Book.
Oct. 6.
Docquet Book.
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vol. 235,31.
693. The King to St. John.
To take surrender from Sir Jas. Blunt of 1001. Irish by the
year, and from Kic. Tirrell, Esq. of 200?. English, and to make
a grant to Sir Jas. Blunt of one annuity of 200?. sterling.
694. The King to St. John.
To grant to Sir William Parsons the manor of Tassagard,
CO. Dublin, and of so many other lands as shall amount to the
value of 100?. yearly.
695. The King to St. John.
To forbid Sir Eoger Jones to sit any more at the Council
table until he shall submit himself for his disrespectful carriage
towards the Lord Deputy.
696. The King to St. John.
For a grant to Theobald Lord Bourke of Brittas of so many
castles, lands, &c. as shall amount to the yearly value of 30?.
697. The King to St. John.
For a grant to Bernard Adams, Bishop of Limerick, and his
successors, in fee-farm, of so many lordships, &c. as shall
amount to the yearly value of 100?. English.
Oct. 27.
S.P., Ireland,
vol. 235, 3lA.
698
700
Oct. 29. 't 701
Chancery EoU,
19, Tames I., part 1. ■
The King to St. John.
That in disposing of the territory of Delvin M'Coghlan, co.
Kildare (sic), he take care for the settling Sir John M'Coghlan's
estate to his contentment.
Petition of Walter Archer to the Lords of the
Council.
To cause certain records in the Tower relative to the Court
of Wards in Ireland to be exemplified under the Great Seal,
and transmitted to Ireland, and for a letter in his favour to
the Lord Deputy.
P. 1.
Lords of the Council to St. John.
Kecommend to his favour the bearer, Walter Archer.
Signed : Lord Cant., Lord Chancellor, Steward, Pembroke,
Arundel, Winton, Edmonds, Calvert, Ceesar, Cranfield.
P. 1. Co2Jy. Endd.
The King to St. John, Viscount Grandison.
Is pleased at the advance of his Customs within these few
years. Has heard of the impediment to farther progress
partly by reason that divers English statutes are not in force
in Ireland, and partly because the book of rates was made
here and was more properly framed for this kingdom than for
that, and some things therein are exceedingly under valued, as
hops and sheepskins. Other things are altogether omitted^ of
which Thomas Cave will deliver him (St. John) a schedule
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The Council there are to give him (the King) their advice
therein. And as he is informed that the places where ships
ride at anchor in the harbour of Dublin, at first coming in, is
so far from his Custom House that goods may be conveyed
from the ships without the knowledge of the Customs officers,
which might be prevented if a house were built for an officer
to dwell in at a place called the Ring's End, he (St. John) is to
compound with the owner of a spot fit for the site, and there-
upon give order for the erecting of such a house, and to give
a lease thereof for Kfe to Thomas Cave, as the proposition was
first made by him, and he has been diligent iu improving the
Customs, and he has made use in getting intelligence of what
things should be put in the book of rates. — Westminster, 29
October, in the 18th year of the reign.
vol. 235, 32.
Oct. 29. 702. The King to the Lord Deputy and Chancellor of
S.P., Ireland, IRELAND.
Warrant to grant inland forts in Ulster and Connaught in
free and common soccage to the persons now in possession of
them, at the suit of Sir Thomas Dutton, gentleman of the
privy chamber. — Westminster, 29 October 1620.
P. 3. Copy.
vol. 235, 32l.
[Oct.] 703. Instructions to the Lord Deputy in the granting the
S.P., Ireland, Inland Forts in Ulster and Connaught.
1. The captains and others now interested, to have the same
in fee-farm, to pay the present rents, and to hold in free and
common soccage.
2. They shall enter into recognizances with good security to
build castles within three years, each to consist of 40 ft. long,
20 ft. broad, and 30 ft. high, within a bawne of 200 ft. about,
of brick or stone and lime, where there are no castles already
built, or to add bawnes where there are none but castles, except
Cloughouter, where there is not ground for it.
3. They are not to alien any of them nor the lands annexed,
to men not conformable to the established religion of England,
nor any part of the lands at all from the houses, to any. If
any of their heirs shall not be conformable, the Lord Deputy
to put the custody of the castle into the hands of some person
until their conformity, yielding the profits of the land to whom
it belongs.
4. They are not to alien without license from the King or
his Deputy, and five of the Privy Council of Ireland, nor at all
to the Irish, nor to demise any part of the lands to the Irish
for above 21 years.
5. In times of wars or rebellion the King to put such
ganisons into any of them as thought fit by the Deputy.
6. If any of them shall fall to an infant or widow, the
Deputy to have power to commit the custody thereof to some
able kinsman of his to his use, until the child be fit to take
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care of it himself, or the widow to be married to some fit man
to take the charge upon him.
Pp. 2.
[Oct.] 704. Duplicate Copy of the above with additional article
S.P., Ireland, relating to MONAGHAN, viz. :
' ■ The castle of Monaghan is to be passed in fee-farm at the
present rent, with condition only not to alien it to Irish, nor
demise the lands to them above 21 years. But the patentee
before his patent is passed is to build another castle with 100
acres in fee simple annexed in some fit place ; the castle and
lands to be subject to the covenants and conditions above set
down for the rest of the forts ; and a proviso only that the
castle of Monaghan shall not be sold or leased to Irish.
Pp. 2.
Oct. 705. Petition of James Raymond, prisoner in the Gatehouse,
S.P., Ireland, to the PeIVY COUNCIL.
' ^' Prays that his case may be referred to Sir Francis Blundell or
Sir Clement Edmonds.
P.l.
Nov. 9. 706. Petition of Redmond Baeby of Lisgeiffen to the
S.P., Ireland, LORDS OF THE COUNCIL.
' ' Prays that the sheriffs in each county may be commanded
not to issue general summonses for attendance at the sheriflf's
turns or courts, and that the conduct of the Marshal's followers
may be inquired into.
Pp. 2. Endd. : " Order from the Lords referring this peti-
tion to Sir H. Winche, Sir John Denham, Sir James Ley, Sir
John Davys, and Will. Jones."
Nov. 14. 707. Report of the above to the Lords.
^0^235*^' ^^^ receive no other proofs of the complaints in the petition
' ' but the information of the agent in this business, and the
information of some others in that country who affirm the
same. Yet their experience of the demeanor of those officers
in that country causes them to think it necessary to afford the
poor people relief
Suggest limitations to the summonses to sheriff's " Turns."
Touching the Provost Marshal's followers, they say they
observed in'their several services in Ireland many complaints
made of their oppressions and divers indicted for those offences.
Think these oppressions should be prohibited by a public
proclamation in the country.
Signed: H. Winche, Jo. Denham, James Ley, J. Davys,
Will. Jones.
P. 1, Endd.
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Nov. 23. 708. Ironworks. Sir Richard Moryson ^ to [ ].
Toi!' 235 ^34.' Being commanded by the Lord Treasurer to attend to the
Lord Deputy's directions in his (Moryson's) proceedings con-
cerning the ironworks, excuses his delay in providing three
ploughlands for the work as directed by the Lord Deputy,
however loth he is to seem negligent, being the first service
the Lord Treasurer has used him in ; but he desires (being a
business out of his element) to have all parts of his proposi-
tions concerning the land he has already engaged first con-
sidered, of which he has yet heard nothing from the Lord
Deputy. Sends by the bearer the copy of his agreement for
three forges, which are cheap, if the place be fit. Will only
add to his former opinion in this matter, that if it be under-
taken orderly and by honest agents, it promises good hope
" both of great gain and planting this idle country with
industrious people, which is the only way both to enrich
it and secure the people to His Majesty's obedience in
time." Returns the bearer, Mr. Tookfeild, to the Lord Deputy
again, and from thence into England for the preparation
of many things necessary before these works begin. Many
particulars he has left to the relation of the bearer, unfit to
write.
The Lords of Scotland having forwarded certain examina-
tions to His Majesty concerning the relief and commerce with
pirates in the west of this province [of Munster], he (Moryson)
says it is impossible to help it as long as contrary commissions
are issued daily ; for when he intends to prosecute these pirates,
others at the same time have authority to parley and protect
them. Nor is the captain that commands His Majesty's ships
upon the coast addressed unto him and the Council of Munster
now. And yet an account is demanded at their hands of
abuses committed by those officers. Has lately surprised one
Gabriell, a captain of that crew, whom he has sent to the Lord
Deputy, to be sent into England. There is a commission (as
they call themselves) now come over (as they give out) to take
in all the pirates, one of them called M'Ratcliffs. If not care-
fully proceeded in, the very report may much prejudice the
King's service and honour.
Thanks him for his exertions about the reversion he was
a suitor for unto his Lord [Treasurer], and promises that after
it shall be effected the 5001. shall be ready for his disposal. —
Muggelli [Mogeely], 23 November 1620.
Pp. 3. Hoi Endd. : " Mr. Tookfield, Sir R. Moryson.
Dec. 1. 709. Creation of the Barony of Lifford.
Grant Book. ^^^ Fitzwilliam raised to the rank of Baron Lifford in
Ireland.
' At this time President of Munster.
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Dec. 6. 710. Lord Deputy and Council to the Lords.
vol. '237 Ts^' '^^® territories of the Morroghes and Kinselaghes, in the
county of Wexford, were recovered by His Majesty by ver-
dict and judgment in the Exchequer, and the natives found
intruders. This title was discovered and prosecuted by divers
English gentlemen at their own charge, and in this respect
His Majesty had more freedom to dispose those lands than in
any svicceeding plantation.
And thereupon His Majesty resolved to plant those terri-
tories with British undertakers, to whom was to be allotted a
fourth part of the whole, and the three fourths remaining
disposed to such of the natives as were found to be most
inclinable to civility, all which is done as follows :
First. The great chiefries in rent and other services belong-
ing to the castle of Fearnes possessed by Sir Richard Master-
son, and another by "Walter Synnot in the Murroghs, and by
Art M'Dermot in the Kinselaghes have been compounded
for, and a compensation of lands to be given them out of the
three parts remaining out of the whole teri'itories, that the
plantation should be freed of their oppressions and the planters
and natives pay their rents and hold their lands immediately
of the Crown.
To the bishopric of Waterford 500 acres is granted, and
lands allotted to the incumbents of each parish church within
the plantation, and lands laid to the new erected corporation
of Newborough in the said territory.
To Connor Brady, the Queen's footman, 600 acres is granted,
and 200 acres to Sir F. Blundell above his former proportion,
and the like to Sir Laurence Esmond and Sir Edward Fisher,
whereby the full three fourths could not be given to those
natives, all this being done as well by warrant of His Majesty's
letter of the 6th August 1614, as according to the true intent
of many former warrants.
The remainder of the land was exactly distributed to the
natives, making choice of the chief of every sept and others
found by the general office to have been proprietors, free-
holders of less than 80 or 100 acres not being included in 'the
distribution as not good for themselves ; , and as the necessity
of the service required, the better and most understanding of
the natives being granted larger proportions than in just
accounts were due unto them, that by their example the
inferior soii might be drawn to embrace the plantation, which
most of them in former times had resisted.
In this waj'there were appointedl50freeholdersof the natives,
who are well contented, and this number was rather too many ;
for a jury of the best of those territories could not find many
above threescore fit to be made freeholders.
If for the clamour of a few obstinate natives who have had
no proportion either through their own obstinacy or by mis-
take of the surveyors, so happy a plantation should be shaken,
it will be in vain to make any more plantations, for some tumul-
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tuous spirits will still object against whatsoever shall be done,
though never so justifiable, especially seeing that on the com-
plaints of these natives His Majesty caused the lands to be
remeasured, and many undertakers to yield up their patents,
and a new distribution to be made, which the inhabitants
could not except against, and many of the undertakers much
abridged thereby for the benefit of the natives.
It is manifest that those complainants that were in England
went over of their own heads without authority from the
other inhabitants, and were set on work by Popish priests
and other ill-disposed neighbours out of a desire to raise
sedition and rebellion, as well appeared by this, " that even
in the time of the going over of those complainants, Morris
M'Edmond Cavernaghe, a bastard of that ever rebellious race of
the Cavenaghes, with a crew of wicked rogues gathered out
of the bordering parts, entered into the plantation, surprised
Sir James Carrol and Mr. Marwood's houses, murdered their
servants, burned their towns, and committed many outrages
in those paints, in all likelihood upon a conspiracy among
themselves to disturb the settlement of those countries. For
which outrage most of the malefactors have been since slain,
or executed by law."
What cause these complainants had to trouble His Majesty
with their false and impudent complaints may appear by the
certificate sent herewith,^ they being heard and their case
truly set down, and Patrick Doran's pretences (who was
committed here) likewise fully examined.
Yet their carriage after their return was such as they
stirred up almost 200 of the natives, men of like condition to
themselves, as well such as never had land as the old pre-
tenders not thought fit to be made freeholders, and brought
them to Dublin ; men that had as small reason of complaint
as themselves, and such as these three years past have never
opened their mouth or pretended the least grievance, assuring
them that if they did but show themselves in numbers they
should have land given them, for which insolent and undutiful
behaviour, it was thought meet they should be committed to
prison, where they yet remain to terrify others from the like
attempt.
It is shown by that certificate that no one of them were by
the general office found possessed of competent land to be
made a freeholder, the rule being that none should be free-
holders under 60 acres, and few under 100 acres. And for
their own particular there was not one of them that was not
a voluntary rebel in the last rebellion, and such as followed
and relieved Daniell Spaniagh and the Cavenaghs in all their
mischiefs, which was the use that the evil-disposed Cave-
naghes from time to time made of these territories till the
plantation was settled and castles built.
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And whereas they assume to themselves that their prede-
cessors were the first that brought the English conquest into
Ireland, that is a false presumption ; for when they were at
their best they were the poorest and basest septs of aU
Leinster, and never esteemed by the principal lords among
them. But it is most true that the bastard race of the Cave-'
naghes (whose followers they and their followers ever were)
were the chief of the Irishry that made rebellion against the
English and made themselves kings of Leinster, and fought
with Ric. II. in person with his army in those countries, and
have ever continued the worst and most dangerous rebels to
the Crown, and have in all ages been the greatest shedders
of Enghsh blood and overthrowers of the old plantation, of
any the Irishry in the kingdom.
On the other side, when it shall be considered how those
countries since the division have continued these three years
in peace and quiet, no discontent appearing, no complaints of
wrong or partiality ever made, the undertakers and many
of the natives having erected upon their allotments many
strong and good buildings, wherein they have already dis-
bursed 8,000^. or 9,000?., have advanced to His Majesty a
good rent of 500?. per annum, and have drawn many
families of English and civil men as well out of England
as out of the Pale here, who dwell enclosed, and manure
these lands in such sort that it is now the best settled
part (for so much land) in all Ireland, and envied and mis-
liked by none but such idle and poor people as those com-
plainants ; then the King will easily judge of the un worthiness
of their complaints, and inflict severe punishment upon them
or any the like that shall go about with unjust clamours to
disturb his best and noblest works, tending so much to the
reducement and happiness of this poor kingdom.
In conclusion they beseech their Lordships to believe that
as they have toiled and laboured through three plantations,
and are now ready to go on with a fourth, their proceed-
ings have been and shall be so faithful and sincere that the
most malicious shall never be able justly to tax them with
partiality or corruption, although such important works
cannot be finished without some omissions and mistakes. —
Dublin Castle, 6 December 1620.
Signed : 01. St. John, A. T. Loftus, Cane, Hen. Docwra,
W. Shurley, Blenerhaysett, Era. Annesley, Fr. Aungier, Wm.
Parsons, Fran. Ruishe, Ed. Blaney, Tho. Roper, Law. Es-
monde.
Pp. 4. Add. Endd. Enclosing,
[December.] 711. The Wexford Plantation.
vol 235''^35^ '^^^ ^^('^^(^i^<^ lands in the county of Wexford luere mea-
sured by the line by the King's special dissections, by tvhich
each freeholder's number of acres was Jcnoiun, his portion in
each village being formerly found by a general inquiry, the
course used in all other plantations.
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It was thus the division was made, and by the general
rules of the plantations none were to hold under 100 acres
excejot some few, and none under 60 acres.
The quantities of the persons under named appear as
follows :
Green M'Cahir Cavanagh, in p>art of one village, 28 acres ;
in part of another 5 acres, out of which, deducting the fourth
p)art for undertakers, and his portions of the lands taken for
composition of the chief rents, and for glebes, burgage Icmds,
and other special grants, his share remained but 23 acres.
Yet the Lord Deputy, as he had onccny children, assigned
him a village of 54< acres, but he refusing to take out his
patent, it was afterwards granted to another native, that the
King might be answered.
Gerald Redmond. — J!^o land found for him in the in-
quisition.
Donald M'Inir. — In parts of ttuo villages, 120 acres. For
deductions as aforesaid, there remains to him 85 acres.
This man's three brothers have land assigned them in the
division ; it is not usual to give land to so many of one sept.
He came not at the division, being obstinate, and so the lands
were granted to others.
Gallough M'Murrough. — In jive different pillages, 60 acres;
deductions as aforesaid, there remain 40 acres.
Owen Duff M'Davy. — In tivo villages, 56 a/ires ; deductions
as aforesaid, there remain 35 acres.
James M'Bran. — In two villages, 35 acres, deductions as
aforesaid, there remain 23 acres.
MuHagh O'Dorane. — In two villages, 49 cmres ; deductions
as aforesaid, there remain 32 ao^es.
Patrick O'Dorane. — In two villages, 84 acres ; deductions
as aforesaid, there remain 53 acres.
Signed : 01. St. John, A. T. Loftus, Cane., Blenerhaysett,
Fr. Aungier, G. Shurley, Fr. Aungier, W. Parsons.
Pp. 3.
Dec. 8. 712. St. John to the Lords.
Toli'ssf ^36.' ^^^ ^^^ before him at the Council table the men of the
escheated countries of Wexford, who have lately vexed their
Lordships with clamours against the distribution of the land
there. Heard them patiently and examined their pretences,
and has sent a general despatch from the Board to their Lord-
ships with an account of the proceedings in the plantation.
Their Lordships will perceive how false their complaints have
been, and the good reason they have to inflict punishment on
them by committing them to prison in order to terrify others.
Acknowledges with thanks their Lordships' proceedings in
restraining some of them to send to Virginia. Prays their
Lordships if any more of them trouble the King or their
Lordships to send them after their countrymen.— Dublin,
8 December 1620.
P. 1. Signed. Sealed. Add. Endd.
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1620.
Dec. 12. 713. Creation of the Earldom of Antrim.
^^^302? ris'. ^"' Ralph Macdonnell, Viscount Dunluce, raised to the rank
of Earl of Antrim in the province of Ulster in Ireland.
Dec. 22. 714. Letters Patent creating Sir Toby Caulfeild Lord
Acta Eegia Caulfeild, Baron of Charlemont.
Hibernica,
P.R.O., There are few things that conduce more to success in public
Ireland. Hfe^ or that more distinguish a public character, than sagacity
in council, steadiness of mind, and a spirit full of resources
and schooled in the discipline of war. Such (as he is in-
formed by men of the most approved fidelity, judgment, and
magnanimity) is the King's well-beloved and faithful Sir Toby
Caulfeild, Baronet, now Governor of the counties of Tyrone and
Armagh, Master of the Ordnance, and one of the Privy Council
of Ireland, sprung from an ancient and worthy stock, and
actively employed from his youth up in military service.
He signalised the opening of his military career by serving
under that most distinguished leader, Martin Frobisher, in
those distant and dangerous expeditions towards the Azores
Isles, and there gave very many proofs of courage and com-
manding genius most acceptable to this great captain in the
many perils of their long voyage, and in their attack of the
Spanish fleet remarkable for the number and size of the ships
and for its armament of guns and men.
After the successful close of this expedition, being resolved
still to pursue the career of arms, he was next engaged in a
bloody action under General Lord Thomas Howard, now Earl
of Suffolk, against a numerous force of well armed and powerful
ships of the Irish oflf the coast of Spain, with similar success.
Not long afterwards, under Sir Thomas Burrowes, a most
distinguished naval commander, he became conspicuous among
his daring comrades as a brave and dashing officer, and on
nearly the same coast, against a body of Spaniards confident of
victory, and ran like hazards as in the former expedition,
this expedition being followed by a similar glorious result.
Having thus distinguished himself at sea, he next resolved
to signalise his courage by land, and proceeded to France
under the orders of Sir Thomas Williams, and thence went into
the Low Countries, under that celebrated soldier Sir Francis
Vere ; and in the civil wars in those countries he distinguished
himself in many an action by singular courage of mind and
body, in long sieges, and at the taking of many a town, and
more especially at the assault of Dreux, in France, where he
entered, undauntedly, through the breach with the storming
party, and was there severely wounded in the head. Distin-
guished by these public services he fell under the notice of the
King's late dear sister Queen Elizabeth and her faithful council-
lors, and, obtaining her favour, was made captain of a regiment of
infantry in the expedition under the late Robert Earl of Essex
against Cadiz, and at the taking of that strongly fortified and
opulent city proved himself worthy of the rank of commander.
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Eaised thus step by step to fame, and brought, as it were,
upon the stage of the world, he was thenceforth constantly
and industriously employed in the weightiest affairs of war
and peace. For, in command of a regiment of soldiers, he
passed over from England into Ireland, at that time exposed
to the most atrocious insults of rebels and desperados, especially
of Hugh Earl of Tyrone, and nearly ruined by their incursions
and ravages.
There he obtained the highest praises of two Viceroys,
Thomas Eaii of Essex, and Charles Lord Mountjoy, afterwards
Earl of Devonshire (a most active yet prudent general), for his
discipline in camp and conduct in action. At one time, stationed
on the borders of Ulster, the post of greatest danger, the whole
country round being up in arms, he not only bravely bore
their attacks, but repelled and dispersed them, saUying out
sometimes at the head of a thousand men, oftener with a
smaller number. At other times making successful marches
into the enemies' territories, bringing away many preys and
spoils, and large numbers of prisoners.
Again, he was at the siege of Kinsale, a well fortified sea
port in Munster, then in the possession of a body of some
thousands of Spaniards, while all Ulster, a great part of
Munster, and part of Gonnaught fell off, and the late Earl of
Tyrone, with nearly the whole force of the Irish rebels, marched
thither with an immense army fully confident of destroying
the said Viceroy, Lord Mountjoy, and his besieging forces, and
subjugating Ireland. Here, if ever, fortune provided a theatre
or arena for the combatants to fight in, and to display their
qualities ; on one side true loyalty, unfailing constancy, and
indefatigable labour, and the virtues of men devoted to their
Prince ; ori the other, the unappeasable hate, the craft, the
fierce obstinacy, and the other passions of irritable and
irritated enemies and rebels, miscalled virtues by obstinate,
perfidious, and barbarous men.
Upon this stage or field, in these battles and perils, Sir Toby
Caulfeild was present, and in command as Captain and Lieu-
tenant-Colonel of a large regiment of soldiers ; and showed
the courage and endurance of a common man and the skill
and caution of a commander.
Upon this defeat the traitor, Hugh Earl of Tyrone,
gathering, up his routed forces, retreated to his fastnesses
in Ulster. Sir Toby Caulfeild, by the selection of Lord
Mountjoy, being appointed to the command of Charlemont
fort and its large garrison, then lately erected by that
Viceroy for the purpose of confining the enemy within his
own bounds, and hindering him from ravaging the county
of Armagh ; Sir Toby, by sometimes leading out his forces in
a body, at other times saUying out with small bands, so dis-
persed the traitor's forces, so anticipated and defeated their
crafty designs, so troubled them in their fastnesses, prevented
their depredations, repressed their insults, destroyed their
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towns, made preys of their cattle, and cut down their woods,
that he struck them with terror and obtained great renown.
At length Hugh Earl of Tyrone and his supporters, reduced
by the wonted skill and courage of the Viceroy, laid down
their arms and humbly craved pardon from their most merciful
sovereign.
The troubles of war being thus allayed rather than finished,
the kingdom and people of Ireland, by the favour of the
Almighty came almost immediately afterwards under the King's
rule and government ; and the remaining forces of the rebels,
neither few nor weak, surrendered, induced partly by terror or
respect of hisf(the King's) great name, partly by his auspices and
arms ; and the whole of Ireland, which had been famous, or
rather infamous, during so many years for continual slaughters,
attacks of towns, burning of houses, famine, fury, barbarity,
and poverty, became peaceful through his rule, and (what is
more surprising) seemed in an instant to rise and flourish in
agriculture, fisheries, and mines ; to be filled with markets,
traders, and merchandise, with imports of foreign commodities,
and exports of native products.
Determined in his munificence to encourage his worthy
Sir Toby, as he may truly call him, known as he is to him,
and recommended by merits such as these, he has already
made him Governor of Charlemont Fort, has admitted him
to his Privy Council of Ireland, has appointed him Governor
of his counties of Armagh and Tyrone, also Master of his
Ordnance, and has found him by his management of the
affairs already committed to his charge worthy of greater.
He has found how much he has strengthened and im-
proved a great part of Ulster by his just and firm discharge of
the duties of a justice of the peace, by advancing and enlarging
the plantation formed by his (the King's) direction, to be the
model, the salvation, the very life of that province, by propa-
gating true religion, by uprooting the barbarous manners and
customs of a rude and savage race ; for he has brought many
(and amongst them some of the higher ranks) to civility, and
they have so continued. In recognition of these services he
has thought fit to ennoble Sir Toby Caulfeild and his pos-
terity by raising him to higher rank and title ; and amongst
his posterity, particularly his nephew. Sir William Caulfeild,
Baronet, his brother's son, " a man of distinguished talent and
character, a strenuous imitator of his uncle's military and
other virtues." Accordingly he has raised him to the peerage
of Ireland, by creating him Sir Toby, Lord Caulfeild, Baron of
Charlemont, to hold to him and the heirs male of his body,
remainder to his nephew Sir William Caulfeild and his issue
male. — Dated at Dublin, 22 December 1620.
Pp. 5. Latin.
Dec. 23. 715. St. John to the Lords.
Tol.''235 37' Received their letters of the 11th of April last, command-
ing him, upon conference with Sir John King and Sir Raphe
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Birchensha, who attended them at the settling of the last
establishment of the 1st April 1618, to certify them upon
what reasons Daniel O'CarroU, an ancient soldier of this
kingdom, was omitted for a pension of 18d. Irish per diem,
given him 14 years since for his service against the rebels, and
the hurts he received in the same.
Refers them to Sir John King, now in England, Sir Eaphe
Birchensha being ignorant, as appears by his certificate.
Knows the gentleman was esteemed a good servitor in the time
of war, and is now extremely poor. — Dublin, 23 December
1620.
Pp. 2. Signed. Add. Endd. Enclosing,
Dec. 11. 716. Certificate from Mr. R. Birchensha to the Lord Deputy.
vol 23r'37i'.' Shoius that D. O'Caro-oll was a pensioner until the
establishment of 1618, hut that he does not know the reason he
%octs left out of that. — \1^ December 1620.
P. 1. Signed..
Dec. 31. 717. St. John to the Lords of the Council.
^^^," Jg^'^^gg ' H^s rBcelvcd His Majesty's warrant and instructions for
the distributing and settling the plantation of Leytrim, and
some other territories in Leinster, a work consisting of sundry-
parts as well concerning the Church as the undertakers and
natives, and requiring time ; but it shall be hastened. Their
first step was to send for all the freeholders of Leytrim, and
to require them to submit their interests into the King's
hands.
They appeared at the day, above 201 in number, and being
required, readily and freely set their hands to an instrument of
submission and a renunciation of all their rights into His
Majesty's hands. Hopes they shall give them contentment.
Has sent for the freeholders of Fereall and the other es-
cheated countries, and is persuaded they will submit.
If only the undertakers come and inhabit their lands, they
will hope for success in this and the former plantations ; but
in the last plantation of Longford and Ely, after more than a
year spent, more than one of the undertakers have neither
passed their patents nor come to their lands. Of this he has
made a particular certificate. Begs them to consider how
much it imports the King's service and good of the kingdom
that the undertakers should take to their lands, and not content
themselves with the rents and benefits of them, but withal
should build and inhabit as His Majesty has directed ; that the
people may depend upon them and learn civility ; otherwise
they will long after the Irish again, and endeavour to fly their
protection and defence.
Reminds them of some of the forts, the inland forts being
all granted away but Donegall and LifFer.
In Leinster, Maryborough, and Phillipstown ; and in Munster,
Halebowling, Castleparke, and Castlemaine, though the wards
are reduced to a few men, yet the buildings need repair.
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The fort of Gallway in Conaght also is decayed, and needs
repair. Prays for a supply of treasure for the army, now
unpaid for one year and three-quarters.
Thanks them for the allowance of 2001. for rebuilding the
Council Chamber, (although the expense will amount to almost
300Z.), and for other necessary repairs and new buildings in
the castle, and the new house at Kilmainham. Begs for their
warrant for disbursing such sums as may be necessary.
Pp. 3. Sealed. Add. Endd. Signed.
Dec. ? 718. Collection by Christopher Byss, Second Remem-
S.P., Ireland, brancer, showing what leases and property belong to
vol. 235, 38. gjj, Qarrett Moore.
1. Sir G. Moore has 168 years upon the site and house of
the late abbey of Mellyfont, beginning 8th of February 1608.
2. He has 97 years upon the lordship of Mellyfont, begin-
ning 8th February 1608.
3. He has 82 years upon the cells of Colpe and Duleek,
beginning from 14th December 1609.
4. He has 84 years upon the monastery of Gallyne, begin-
ning 31st January 1608.
5. He has 72 years upon lands in King's County called
Castellbarnagh, &c., beginning 19th January 1608.
6. He has 82 years upon the Hospital of St. John of
Athirdie (Ardee), and the possessions thereof,;^ begiiming
Michaelmas 1609.
7. He has 101 years in reversion upon the rectories of
Julianston, Molingar, and other parcels, to begin the 14th of
December 1620. — Christofer Byss, Secundar. Rememorat.
P. 1. Endd. : " Sir Garrett Moore."
719. Committee foe Ireland to [Lords of the Council].
^^ '2^35'T^' Certificate from the Commissioners for Ireland about uniting
' ' the counties of Wicklow and Catherlough.
Hearing of a motion made for uniting Wicklow and Cather-
lough into one county, they observe that dividing some great
counties has heretofore been found to have begotten a free
passage to His Majesty's justice, and has civilized the county
by enabling the native freeholders to do His Majesty service
upon juries and inquests ; and they instance the county of
Dublin, formerly severed from that of Wicklow. They there-
fore beg them to send letters to the Lord Deputy and Council
not to suffer the uniting of this or any others until the matter
is farther debated, and to advise them to consider rather
whether the dividing of great ones, such as Cork and Meath,
will not produce better effects than the uniting of those which
are less.
Signed : Humfrey May, W. Jones, James Ley, Na. Riche,
Nich. Fortescue, Fra. Gofton, Hen. Holcroft.
P. 1. Endd. Not addressed.
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1621. 720.
Jan. 3. Creation of the Barony of Grandison of Limerick.
Grant Book, g^j. Q^j^g^, g^ j^^^ ^^^^^^ ^^ ^-^^ j,^^^ ^^ Viscount Grandi-
son of Limerick.
p. 305.
Jan. 4. 721. Creation of the Barony of Wilmott of Athlone.
^T'o^r'"' Sir Chas. Wilmott raised to the rank of Viscount Wilmott
of Athlone.
p. 307.
[Jan. 10.] 722. [James Tobin] to [the Lord Carewe].
^voi' Se^/' Does not sign for fear of miscarriage. If he sends he will
come over and let him know the prince in this kingdom, who
promised to give 6,000?. to buy arms ; also the most part of
the provision which was given to the King of Spain and their
friends in Kome, with many other matters of great importance.
Some which are suitors of the ancient Irish seeking to get
their pardons of His Majesty or his Deputy in Ireland are
unfit, for certain reasons, to have them granted. One Kife, a
very and proper man, born in Moskrey [Muskerry] sent over
[ ],^ who speaks good French, Spanish, and Italian,
who is daily expected in this kingdom.
Pp. 2.
Jan. 18. 723. The Lord Chancellor and the Master of the Eolls
S.P., Ireland, to the PrIVY COUNCIL.
' ' Recommend that a commission be awarded to the President
of Munster to examine and try the cause between Edmund
Hunt, Customer of Cork, and W. Unit. — The Rolls, 18 January
1620.
Pp. 2. Signed. Endd.
Jan. 20. 724. Letters Patent for making Grants to the Natives
ActaEegia and UNDERTAKERS in the PLANTATIONS in LeITRIM,
^^''^' King's and Queen's Counties, and Westmeath.
Ireland. Authorises St. John to make grants in his (the King's)
name to such of the several persons, as well natives and
pretended possessors as undertakers in the intended planta-
tion of the county of Leitrim and territories of Fercall,
Delvin M'Coughlan, and Kilcoursie, in the King's County,
Iregan, in the Queen's County, and part of Clancolman, in
Westmeath, according to the effect of his (the King's) letter of
12th of October last, and his instructions sent therewith, dated
at Theobalds, the 2nd of October last, as he shall think fit,
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and especially to the several British undertakers named and
assigned by him (the King) under his royal signature, under
such conditions as appointed ,by the instruction. Authorises
him to settle differences.— Dated at Dublin, 20 January, in
the 18th year of the reign,
Ff. 6.
Jan. 28. 725. James Tobin to the Loed Caeewe.
^ol'izt^i^' -^^^ intimacy with Derby M'Kalighan. Suit of the Irish to
' ■ the King of Spain to create an Earl of Desmond. His letter
sent by John Gibb of Leith in Scotland. Desires that he may
have His Majesty's pardon sent to Rouen by.the 10th of March,
and 50i. to pay such debts as he owes in France. His suit
for the King's letters to the Lord Deputy for the creation of
one lord and three knights in Ireland. — Rochelle, 28 January
1620.
Pf. 3. Add. Endd.
Jan. 28. 726. The King to the Loeds of the Council.
Add. p., Ireland. Concerning the recall of the Deputy of Ireland. It was
never His Majesty's custom to disgrace any ancient minister
unheard. — Newmarket, 28 January 1621.
P. 1. Copy. Endd.
[Jan.] 727. Petition of James Eeymond.
^•^•' g'^p^g^' Petition of James Reymond to the Privy Council that his
' ' case may be referred to the consideration of Sir G. Calvert or
Sir Clement Edmondes.
Feb. 6. 728. Loed Deputy and Council to the Peivy Council.
^^ 2?6^^2°^' ^°°'^ ^® ^^® Majesty's instructions for the plantation and
' ' settlement of the county of Leytrim and the other territories
in Leinster, arrived here, directing that a general submission
should be first required, 'they sent first for the natives of
Leytrim, being an entire county, who came hither to them
before Christmas, and generally and freely submitted them-
selves, readily subscribing to the instrument of submission
and seeming glad to relinquish the old insolent and overgrown
title of O'Roirke, and to make their dependency immediately
and wholly upon the King.
They then sent for the inhabitants of the other territories
in Leinster, that is to say, Sir John M'Coghlan and the inha-
bitants of Delvin M'Coghlan, Cahir O'MoUoy alias O'MoUoy,
and the inhabitants of Fercall alias O'Molloye's country,
Teige O'Doyne alias Odoyne, and the inhabitants of Iregan
alias O'Doyne's country, BrasiU Fox alias O'Fox and the
inhabitants of Foxe's country, and the inhabitants of O'Me-
laghlin's country, which for the most part came hither the
day after Twelfth day, and some of them after.
They spent many days in delusive dallying, and asking to
see His Majesty's instructions, they showed them so much as
required their submission ; but declined to show them the rest
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until they had submitted. In conclusion, the chieftains and
the multitude in general refused to submit as yet, except only
Brasill Fox, an inferior chieftain, and some inhabitants in
every other of the said territories.
Then entering into some question with them, they seem
grieved at the measurement as too exact and not equal, yet it
was done by their own assistance, they showing the meares
to skilled and sworn measurers. " Indeed the exact measure by
the line reduces to an even and certain proportion the exces-
sive scopes, which they formerly termed acres, but we aUow
the acre to be 21 feet to the perch, which is above an acre and
a half of English measure, and the truth is, that the number
of acres do grow most in bog and unprofitable land, which
the instructions do warrant to pass at small or no rent."
Some of them offered to submit for the fourth part only,
but would not yield to glebes, or that land for the school, fort,
and corporate town should be taken out of their three-fourths,
which deductions they in a petition call their only grievance.
But under these pretences their main labour is underhand
to oppose the coming of British among them.
The opposition of these natives seems less strange on account
of the difference between these and the other plantations now
settled, by reason of the chief lords, who are the idols of the
people.
Wexford had no chieftains at all, and Longford had none
then in being. The pretending chieftain of Ely O'Carroll,
was in England at the time of the submission, and the pre-
tender of Leytrim was likewise in England. But those
territories have chieftains now holding the reputation of chief
lords, who stand out and take the matter upon them, partly
in vain glory for dependency, and partly led by the priests
and some others of civiller education, who make use of their
ig-norance. And the inferiors will not submit themselves
without them, though the better sort of them desire it, and
declare this to be the best course as well for the country as
the King. So inclined is this people to be carried by their
Irish lords, and to stick together under the conduct of a head ;
partly by the power of ill custom, but chiefly for ill ends of
strengthening themselves.
Hence may be seen the wisdom of those of latter times who
laboured to dissolve the Irish captainships and commands of
chief lords. Where those lords are, there is no submission, and
where they are not, the people freely submitted, and by all
men's acknowledgment the natives of those countries which
submitted and are planted grow better for the plantations.
Yet it is now seen that inferiors who lately stood in flat
opposition to the chieftains for their exactions at the Council
table and in other courts, now concur with them against the
general cause. For they see that these plantations tend to
bring in law and order, to banish Irish customs, to disappoint
foreign expectations, to assure the better sort to the Crown
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by valuable estates, which they will not now willingly
risk, to furnish the kingdom with officers and ministers for
legal executions, and therefore they begin to renew the late
decayed power of their lords, and thereby to maintain the
Irish usage and keep out English. But if they (the Lords)
will only consider how plantation has gained most part of
Munster and all Ulster to such order and obedience as
never was yielded to the Crown of England these 200 years,
they will concur with them that it is the only way to reduce
this people without blood or chargeable war.
The Irish territories of Leinster are at this day the most
dangerous and worst disposed of Ireland ; part of them they
have now in hand, and the rest doubting the like do strongly
encourage these to stand out. But it is fit to go through with
the work, for should these men make any benefit of their
undutifulness, those of Leitrim have reason to grow dis-
heartened, and will think themselves much mistaken.
Accordingly they intend to proceed to lay out the land for
the fort, the school, and corporate town, and to settle the
undertakers, observing that such resolution used by the late
Lord Deputy in Ulstei', when some in the beginning of that
great plantation stood ofi", prevailed much for the effecting of
the whole work in a worse time than now.
Request that they may be strengthened by the King's
second commands to proceed, and by leaving a power, if the
natives still stand out, to grant a full third part of their
country to British, besides the glebe, fort, school, and corporate
town.
They will then be brought into order. Sir John M'Coghlan,
the most eminent amongst them, willingly yielded to the
plantation in England, and sundry of the inhabitants of these
territories were jurors at the finding of the oQice, showed the
meares to the measurers, and till now never expressed any
disassent. It may be the news of the foreign affairs has
somewhat emboldened them to stand off, or they expect by
some clamour to give a stop in England.
The lands now to be planted will yield His Majesty a yearly
rent of at least l,500l in perpetuity, whereas His Majesty
could no otherwise make profit of ^nor well
shun danger by them besides the reducing a numerous people
to Enghsh laws and tenures. Lastly, the King has disbursed
above 1,000Z. by way of loan,' to pay the measurers and other
necessary charges, which is to be reimbursed upon the division
of the lands to the patentees.
Craves pardon if they have dwelt long upon this important
business — Dublin, 6 February 1620.
Signed : 01. Grandisone, Ad. Loftus, Cane, Ri. Powerscourt,
Dom. Sarsfelde, Hen. Docwra, Blenerhaysett, Fr. Aungier, Fr.
Annesley, Wm. Parsons, Ge. Shurley.
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Pp. 6. Add. Endd.: "A letter from the Lord Deputy
and Council of Ireland, concerning the plantation of Leioster
and Letreim."
Feb. 8. 729. The New Impost of Tobacco.
onway apers. Lease to Lawrence Lisle of the new imposition of 18d per
lb. on tobacco, and 2s. on every gross of tobacco pipes imported
into Ireland. — Dublin, 8 February, in the 19th year of our
reign.
Pp. 7. Copy.
Feb. 21. 730. St. John to the Lords of the Council.
^toI'. ml^s^' Received their letters in September, concerning a murder
committed in the haven of Biirreshowle, Mayo, upon one
Robert Lucopp and others, and the carrying away of his ship
to sea. Excuses his delay as necessary by reason of the
remoteness of the place and the sending for sundry persons to
be examined ; neither can they yet come further than to sus-
picion. Have put Miles Bourke, son to Sir Tibbott Bourke, in
restraint there. Sends an abstract of the examinations against
him. Also sent for Sir Tibbott Bourke, and Murgh-ne'-Moyer-
O'Flagherty, his brother, the principal gentlemen in those
parts, and have kept them here a long time in restraint to be
examined ; and as nothing yet appears against them he
purposes to let them return home upon bonds to appear again
when called for. For David Bourke, the principal actor in
the murder, and the rest of his confederates, after the com-
mitting of sundry piracies and spoils, David himself and some
of the actors (as he hears) perished miserably at sea ; some of
the rest, and such others as since consorted with them in their
piracies, were taken by the King's ships upon the coast of
Munster, and 25 of them have been executed by justice, only
Owen O'Flaghertie, one of the first actors, remains yet in this
castle of Dublin, and after farther examinations have been
taken he shaU be proceeded with as the rest. Prays to be
excused not certifying sooner. — Dublin, 21 February 1620.
Pp. 2. Signed. Add. Endd. Encloses,
S.P., Ireland, 731. Murder of Robert Lucopp.
^° ' ' ' Presv/mptions collected out of examination of witnesses
to enforce the suspicion that Miles Bourke was accessory cmd
privy to the killing of Robert Lucopp and the taking of his
ship.
Pp. 4. Signed : " Grandison."
Feb. 27. 732. James Tobin to the Lord Carew.
S.P., Ireland, jja,s written two several letters to him, the first by one
vol. 236, . John Gib, of Lithe (Leith), sent from Bourdyous (Bourdeaux),
the second by one James Well, a rich merchant's son of Edin-
burgh, that he delivered to him in Rochelle, with a book
printed in Burdyous, the author Derby M'Carthy, together
with a treatise dedicated to O'Soulyvan, now in Spain, the
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book discovering the number of priests made in the college in
Burdious, with a proclamation translated out of English into
French, each of them being printed for no good end. Has
■written in the same letter of a bull obtained by the same
Derby for the erecting of a college in Burdyous, and because
it could not go forward without the King to confirm it, the
said Derby be come since to the King. The King's answer
was, if there were nothing in the bull prejudicial to his crown
he would be content it might go forward so as ^ has
the bull given to him, who promised to do his best. If it go
forward it will do the crown much harm. Wrote also of a
plot they have in hand for the creating of an Earf of Des-
monde ; many matters they pretend which, God forbid, might
take effect. Wrote also to his honour (Carewe) of a petition
delivered to the King of Spain ; also of a Prince in this
kingdom who promised to let them have five thousand crowns
in arms whensoever they were to go into Ireland ; also of some
in Ireland that make provision of arms for a rebellion. Many
there are keeping cattle in Ireland bearing names of others,
which are in hope ere it be long to show themselves hereafter
in their other names. Begs to know by this post whether he
thinks he may obtain His Majesty's pardon. Protests he never
deserved blame. Such was the malice of men as they charged
the late Lord Viscount Butler that he intended matters against
His Majesty and crown, and that he (Tobin) was privy to it.
Knows his honour (Viscount Butler) was as true to the Crown
as any man bom in Ireland, and for his part " my very good
Lord God confound me if the Emperor, the Pope, and the King
of Spain had an army in Ireland, if I would not serve His
Majesty against them all." He will discover aU he has
alleged. If his honour (Carewe) will only send him one 501.
to pay such debts as he owes in this kingdom, and that His
Highness would be pleased to grant him his gracious grant
for the knighting of six knights in His Majesty's kingdom of
Ireland, or the knighting of three and the creating of one
lord baron to maintain him, and to pay such debts as he
owes, being, he protests to him, more than seven score pounds.
Wrote in his letter sent by James Well, that he thought meet
he would not suffer any pardons to pass either in England or
in Ireland to any of the ancient Irishry. Will omit to trouble
him with more at this time, knowing no way to do His
Majesty better service than to discover these matters, being-
assured that if these designs be prevented His Majesty's
kingdom of Ireland will be a peaceable kingdom against
foreign and domestical foes. — 27 February 1621.
" I will attend here your answer by this post at one Madam
Farcone a la pou [roi ?] pepin, nigh the keay."
Pp. 3. Add. : " To the right honourable and his very good
lord the Lord Carew, Governor of the Island of Garsey, Ma.ster
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of the Ordnance of England, and one of His Majesty's most
honourable Privy Council, these in his house at the Savoy in
London." Endd. : " I received this letter the first day of
March 1620, it was delivered unto me by one named David
Acques, a Frenchman dwelling in Fanchurch Street, at the
upper end of Marke Lane, in the house of one Richard Greene,
a tailor." Signed.
S.V., Ireland, 733. Boolc ahove referred to.
Catalogue de quelques clercs ecclesiastiques Hibernois qui
ont este receus, nourris, et eslevez aux lettres en la reguliere
congregation, establie par Monseigneur V Illustrissi/me et
Reverendissime Cardinal de Sourdis, Archeveque de Bordeaux,
Primal d'Aquitaine, &c., en la ville et citd de Bordeaux, depim
seize ans le nomhre desquels s'est tellement aoreu, qu'Hs se
sont departis, lea ^uns cb Tholouse, Cahors, Aux, et Agen,
exilez de leur pays pour la foy Catholique, Apostolique, et
Romaine : — ^
Pere Eugenius Cartmus, du diocese de Cluanen, abbe de
Fermoy, qui A este superieur du College Hibernois dix
a douze ans d St. Jacques de Gallice.
Pere Patrice Gommerforde, du diocese de Vatterfordien,
Augustin Reforme.
Frere Thomas Butler, fils du Baron du Bumebunid
(Bunboyne), du diocese de Cassellen.
P. Bernard Ogovanus, prestre theologien, Brenen.^
P. Jacques Quine, prestre casuiste, Meden.
P. Guillaume Donate, prestre casuiste, Meden.
P. Maurice Oduley, docteur en theologie, Ossorien.
P. Pierre Strang, Jesuite, Vatterfordien.
P. Jean Copingere, theologien, Vatterfordien.
P. Jean Muntz, prestre casuiste, Vatterfordien.
P. Pierre Nellius, prestre casuiste, Vatterfordien.
P. Patrice Vodlog, prestre casuiste, Vatterfordien.
P. Gaapar Vodlog, recollect, Vatterfordien.
P. Nicholas Strang, recollect, Vatterfordien.
P. Jacques Vallois, Capucin, Vatterfordien.
Monsieur Laurence Strang, docteur en medicine, Vatfer-
ford.
P. Oeofroy Ketting, docteur en theologie, Vatterford.
P. Bernard Lonergan, theologien, prestre, et abbe, Vatter-
ford.
P. Edmond Hore, prestre theologien, Vatterford.
P. Jean Mernim, prestre casuiste, Vatterford.
P. Thomas Pover, prestre theologien, Vatterford.
P. Jacques Madan, recollect, Vatterford.
P. Ouillaume Oriurdan, abb6, Vatterford.
Frere Guillaume Duly, Vatterford.
1 Imprime h, Bordeaux, par Pierre de la Court, Eue St. Jammes, 1619.
2 Sic.'
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Frere Richard Benet, Vatterford.
Frere Patrice Layles, Vatterford.
Frere Jean Strang. Vatterford.
F. Jacques Butler, Vatterford,
F. Guillaume Pover, Vatterford.
P. Jean Archer, Jacobin reforme, Kilkinen.
P. Jean Fox, Jacobin reforme, Limiricen.
P. Thomas Ly, Jacobin reforme, Ardferten.
P. Guillaume Harraidt, Jacobin reforme, Limiricen.
P. Jean Laualin, Augustin reforme, Corcagen.
P. Tadee Desmond, Augustin reforme, Corcagen.
P. Maurice Oconnel, au dit ordre, Ardferten.
P. Permitius Hylan, au dit ordre, Vexfordien.
P. Pierre Boideler, docteur en theologie, CasseUen.
P. Jacqiies Kearney, prestre, CasseUen.
P. Edmond Vin, prestre theologien, CasseUen.
P. Dennis Otierna, prestre CasseUen.
F. Edouard Bouteler, Cassellen.
P. David Bourq, prestre theologian, Cassellen.
P. Joseph Everard, religeux, Cassellen.
P. Jean Otierna, Cassellen.
F. Jean Bouteler, Cassellen.
F. Thomas Hoiphirnan, Cassellen.
P. Robert Vcds, Vatterfordien.
F. Gerard Vals, Vatterfordien.
P. Pierre Bray, recollect, Vatterfordien.
F. Marc Poured, Vatterfordien.
Monsieur Maurice de la Roche, docteur en medicine,
Vatterfordien.
P. Jacques Forest, docteur en tlieologie, Vatterford.
F. Richard Forest, Vatterford.
P. Constantin Daniel, prestre theologien, Cassellen.
P. Richard Oconnel, pirestre theologien, Ardferten.
P. Maurice Hourly, docteur en theologie, Limiricen.
F. Thomas Kearney, Limiricen.
P. Dermitius Callanan, docteur en theologie, Ross en.
P. Tadee Hourly, theologien et abbe, Rossen.
P. Jacques Otuahy, recollect, Rossen.
P. Malachi Chart, prestige theologien, Rossen.
P. Daniel Gartens, prestre theologien, Rossen.
P. Patrick Ohanraty, docteur en theologie, Dunen. et
Vicaire General du Saint Siege de deux Eveschez en
Hirlande.
P. Thomas Duin, prestre casuiste, Meden.
P. Jacques Dilan, pn-estre casuiste, Meden.
P. Patrice Duff, prestre et prieur de Houlmpatrique,
Meden.
P. Denys Ogibinni, prestre casuiste, Meden.
P. GuillauTne Shergold, prestre casuiste, Meden.
P. Patrice Oduhaighe, prestre casuiste, Ultonien.
P. Denys Omvelan, prestre casuiste, Ultonien.
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P. Eugenius Gavel, prestre, Ultonien.
P. Arturus O'Gallachuir, prestre de lagrande Observance,
Ultonien.
P. Bernard Ocahasy, prestre, Ultonien.
F. Pierre Queanus, de I'ordre des Feuillam, Ultonien.
P. Andrew Rothus, prestre theologien, Tuamen.
P. Michael Rothus, prestre theologien, Kildarien.
P. Gualterus Geralderip, prestre theologien et abbe',
Kildare.
P. Jacques Vitus, prestre casuiste, Kildarien.
P. Jacques Valteri, prestre theologien, Ardferten.
P. Robert Barry, docteur en theologie. et abbe, Cluanen.
P. Phillippe Barry, prestre theologien, Cluanen.
P. Richard Barry, prestre casuiste, Gorcagen.
P. Gerard Ghelgot, prestre casuiste, Gluanen.
P. Thomas Virlinge, prestre casuiste, Gluanen.
P. Maurice Herbert, prestre theologien, Limiricen.
F. Guillav/me Fild, Limiricen.
P. Phillippe Meartz, prestre theologien, Limiricen.
P. Charles O'Mulrian, prestre theologien, Limiricen.
P. Eugenius O'Griffy, prestre casuiste, tuamen.
P. Jean Joyce, prestre, casuiste, Ossorien.
P. Jean Nicolai, prestre theologien, Ossorien.
F. Maurice Quevenac, Vexfordien.
P. Cornelius Omv/risan, prestre theologien, Ultonien.
P. Patrice Handing, prestre casuiste, Dublinen.
P. Henry Plunket, prestre casuiste, Meden.
P. Richard Gerrott, prestre casuiste, Kildarien.
P. Charles O'Colla, prestre et prieur, Meden.
P. Philippe Kearney, prestre Gluanen.
P. Qelatius O'Kemaghta, prestre casuiste, Ardferten.
P. Thomas de la Roche, prestre casuiste, Gorcagen.
P. David de la Roche, prestre theologien, Gorcagen.
P. Estienne de la Roche, prestre theologien et abb^, Gor-
cagen.
P. Oliver Martel, prestre theologien, Gorcagen.
P. Florence Cartmns, docteur en theologie, Cluanen, et
pi'otonotaire apostolique.
P. Roger Skyddy, prestre, Gorcagen.
P. Patrice Ranby, prestre, Gorcagen.
P. DermAtius Glavine, prestre, Cluanen.
P. Tadee O'Ruirdan, prestre, Gorcagen.
P. Eugenius Gallachan, prestre casuiste, Gluanen.
P. Daniel O'Mahuny, prestre theologien, Rossen.
P. Eugenius Cartoeus, prestre theologien, Gorcagen.
P. Gerard Dilon, theologien, Ardferten.
F. Thomas Lacy, Limiricen.
P. Thovnas God, prestre, Meden.
F. Tadee Sulivan, Limiricen.
P. Robert Oerrot, recollect, KilJeenien.
P. Robert Geoghagan, recollect, Meden,
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P. Chrystophle Nugent, recollect, Meden.
F. Jean Martel, Corcagen.
F. Patrice Johns, Rossen.
F. Gheallachan Gartceus, Oluan.
F. Richard David, ArdfeHen.
F. Bernard O'Connor, Ardferten.
F. Thomas Eustace, Kildarien.
F. Chrystophle Meaghe, Corcagen.
F. Tadee Hegan, Gluanem.
P. Daniel Macteige, prestre, Ardferten.
F. Maurice Macteige, Ardferten.
F. Malachie Ohally, Limiricen.
F. Gerard Bedlo, Meden.
P. Dudee, prestre, Dublinen.
F. Nicolas Virling, Cluanen.
F. Guillaume Macthomcts, Cluanen.
P. Ed')nond Valsh Cannebit, Kilken.
F. Cornelius O'Dryscol, Rossen.
F. Thomas O'Dryscol, Rossen.
F. Daniel Ohualachan, Ardfert.
F. Thad^e Desmond, Corcagen.
F. Malachie Lein, Corcagen.
F. Daniel Desmond, Corcagen.
F. Jean O'Gollan, Rossen.
F. Florence Mahuny, Rossen.
F. Denys Fitz OuiUaume, Cluanen.
F. Denys Lea, Cluanen.
F. Dcmiel Carty, Rossen.
F. Charles Carty, Ardferten.
F. Patrice Hirlihy, Cluanen.
F. Thomas Joys, Killcenien.
F. Claude Nersui, Laghlin.
F. Tadee Cornelii, Cluanen.
F. Richard Corbally, Corcagen.
F. Alanus Lein, Ardferten.
F. Jean Gonuay, Vexfordien.
P. Thomas Gough, recollect, Dublinien.
F. George Galway, Corcagen.
F. Patrice Galway, Corcagen.
F. Tadee Donouan, Rossen.
F. Laurens Flemin, Ultonien.
F. Philip O'Suillivan, Ardferten.
F. Gerard Geraldin, Ardferten.
F. Niel O'glacan, Ultonien.
F. Charles O'Doherty, Ultonien.
F. Jean O'Duly, Ardfert.
P. Jacques Hihy, prestre, Rossen.
F. Patrice O'Shiel, Ultonien.
F. Rainald Hurly, Limiricen.
F. Dermice Moroghu, Cluanen.
F. Thomas O'Colla, Meden.
F. Tadee O'Hiniphan, Rossen,
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F. Maniotius Heneus, Ultonien.
F. Charles Gonrin, Tuwmen.
F. Jean Greaddy, Corcagen.
F. Charles Queuanagh, Vexfordien.
F. Jacques Patrice, Killaoen.
F. Benys Hostyn, Corcagen.
F. Tadee O'Challachccn, Corcagen.
F. Robert Barry, Cluanen.
F. Manutius O'Trenir, Ultonien.
F. Jean de la Roche, prestre, Corcagen.
P. Eduard Ryse, prestre casuiste, Ardferten.
F. Edmond de la Roche, Rossen.
F. Cornelius Suilliiuxn, Corcagen.
F. Dermituis Faluey, Ardferten.
F. Benys Berniitii, Corcagen.
F. Bernard Tadee, Ultonien.
F. Philip Kinte, Corcagen.
F. Jean Cronin, Cluanen.
P. Fergallus Hegan, Conacten.
F. Artus Levy, Corcagen.
F. Patrici O'Bonnille, Ultonien.
F. Eugeni Greedley, Limiricem.
F. Thomas Purcel, Cluanen.
F. Nicolas Harrys, Bublinen.
P. Amhrosius Carvil, Rossen.
F. Bormerus, Vexfordien.
F. Thomas Caruil, Rossen.
F. Maurice O'Connour, prestre, Corcagen.
F. Sylvester Plunhet, Meden.
F. Luke Sarsfeld, Buhlinien.
F. Cornelius Leyne, Cluanen.
F. Edward Barry, Cluanen.
F. Bermitius Cartceus, Cluanen.
F. Guillaume Comin, Cassellen.
F. Tadee Cornelii, Corcagen.
F. Gerard Boulen, Ardfert.
F. Jean Butler, Cassellen.
F. Thomas Eustace, Kildarien.
F. Charles Cartceus, Ardferten.
Feb. 23. 734. Certificate of the Committee for Ireland, touching
S.P., Ireland, the UNDERTAKERS of ULSTER'S LANDS, addressed tO
vol. 236, 4A. the King.
To the first part of the petition referred to them, think that
there should be no provisoes nor conditions of forfeiture
inserted in the undertakers' new patents.
Touching the second, are against any alteration of the
former articles of plantation, but would permit such of the
Irish as will be conformable in religion, and take the oath of
allegiance, to inhabit and have estates from the undertakers of
one-fourth part of each of their proportions.
Thirdly, they hold it unfit that any undertaker or British
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tenant do retain in their houses as menial servants, any of
the mere Irish, but only for every plough to till the land, two,
and that they may hire masons, hedgers, ditchers, and other
labourers about their necessary works, and may retain such
single Irish servants as shall be conformable in religion during
such their conformity.
Touching the time for removing the natives, they would
allow them for their removal until May-day 1622.
In order that there may be some difference between the
undertakers who have performed their conditions and those
who have not, suggest that only they shall have these favours
who have built and planted their full number of British, the
others not until such time as they shall finish their buildings
and plant their full numbers of British tenants. — 9 November
1620.
Signed : H. Winche, Jo. Denham, James Ley, Will. Jones,
Ja. FuUerton, J. Kinge.
[With Lord Keeper Mandeville's directions to Mr. Attorney
that a book be drawn according to that report, dated 23 Feb.
1620[1].]
P. 1. Endd. : " The certificate touching the undertakers of
Ulster's lands."
March 1. 735. Ceeation of the Viscounty of Valentia.
*^'^^"'o?n°°'^' Sir Henry Power raised to the rank of Viscount Valentia,
p. 002. -Ty-
co. Kerry.
March 12.
Sign Manuals,
vol. xii,, No. 42.
March 23.
Sign Manuals,
vol. xii.. No. 56.
March 26.
Docquet Book.
[March.]
S.P., Ireland,
•vol. 236, 5.
[March.]
S.P., Ireland,
vol. 236, 5a.
736. The King to St. John, Viscount Geandison.
To give order to the officers of the Ordnance and of the
ports to suffer Jeronimo Lando, the Venetian Ambassador, to
get up and transport certain ordnance cast away in the Sa.
Justina, near Waterford. — Westminster, 12 March 1620-].
737. Accounts of Treasuree-at- War.
Warrant for balancing the account of Thomas Ridgewaye,
late Treasurer-at-Wars and General Receiver of the Revenues
of Ireland. — Westminster, 23 March 1620-1.
738. The King to St. John (Viscount Grandison).
Letter to the Lord Deputy to confer on John Cunningham,
of Newton, county Donegal, the dignity of knighthood.
739. Petition of James Raymond, prisoner in the Gatehouse,
to the Privy Council.
Craves pardon for his threats of setting fire to Sir Francis
Blundell's houses in the Wexford plantation, and prays to be
set at liberty.
P. 1.
740. A similar petition of the above Raymond.
P. 1.
X 2
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April 27. 741. The King to St. John.
Acta Eegia jjg -g ^^ iggue forth a commission to examine witnesses on
p.R.o', ' the part of the Eai-l of Antrim, in the suit before him (the
Ireland. ' King) concerning the island of Raughlin, as the Earl, on
being directed to repair hither in person or to send some one
sufficiently instructed on his behalf, has stated that he cannot
examine such witnesses as are necessary unless he have a
commission issued for that purpose. — Westminster, 27th of
April, in the 19th year of the reign.
Pp. 1|. Enrolled at tJie request of Henry Quin, gentleman,
2nd July 1621.
May 1. 742. Petition of Brian O'Rourke to the Privy Council.
S.P., Ireland,
vol. 236, 6.
Prays to be released from the Gatehouse.
P. 1.
May 18.
S.P., Ireland,
vol. 236, 6a.
743.
Order in Council on Petition of Lancelot Bulkeley,
Archbishop of Dublin.
For a grant of the Prerogative Office for proving wiUs and
granting letters of administration in the province of Dublin.
—Greenwich, 18 May 1621.
P. 1.
May 17.
Acta Regia
Hibemica,
P.R.O.,
Ireland.
May 22.
Acta Eegia
Hibemica,
P.R.O.,
Ireland.
744. The King to St. John, Viscount Grandison.
Is well pleased with the submission of the natives of
Leitrim and the other territories in Leinster, which he is now
by his direction to plant, but is offended with the chieftains
and inhabitants of the other territories (Brasil Fox and some
few others excepted) for their obstinacy in resisting his pur-
pose for the settling of those parts.
He (St. John) is to make them sensible of their errors on
that point, and to let them know that they are utterly
unworthy of those favours he (the King) intended them in
the securing of their estates. He is accordingly to proceed
speedily with the plantation according to his instructions,
already received ; and though he had, previous to their resist-
ance, intended to take only one-fourth of their lands for
British planters, he will now take one-third for their dis-
obedience ; but he (St. John) may extend his mercy to such as
shall hereafter submit to his (the King's) will, by giving them
the benefit of his former instructions without any greater
diminution than one-fourth part. — Westminster, 17 May, in
the 19th year of the reign.
Pp.4.
745. The King to St. John, Viscount Grandison.
Pardons the Earl of Antrim for receiving Romish priests into
his house in consideration of his full confession of the fact ;
also with the hope that when he shall repair to his presence,
he (the King) shall prevail more with him by his gracious
admonitions than by such punishments as might be justly
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inflicted on him by the laws. — Greenwich, 22 May, in the
19th year of the reign.
Pp. 2.
May 25. 746. Lord Deputy and Council to the Privy Council.
voi' 2^%%^ '^^® ^i^'® °^ ^^^ plantations consists in the well settling of
undertakers upon their lands and holding them to such build-
ings, residence, and tenanting as they are bound to perform
by their grants. To this all the undertakers must be equally
tied, otherwise those that perform weU, will be lost through
the negligence and sloth of their neighbours, a neglect which
has also occasioned much murmur and slander amongst the
former natives, whose supposed freeholds have been distributed
amongst \indertakers and others ; hence has proceeded a want
of necessary persons to supply the place of justices of the
peace, constables, jurors, and others, to serve His Majesty for
the better civilizing and governing of those barbarous countries,
which would be well supplied if the undertakers be compelled
to live there and to perform their covenants. In the mean-
time the Irish in each of their countries increase, and will
overgrow the British if the absence of such as are bound to
sit down upon their land be permitted, and the streng-th of
the plantation weakened in the beginning, the mischief
whereof has appeared in sundry ancient plantations in this
kingdom, where many English were settled, and might well
have kept their footing had they not, by their absence, given
opportunity and power to the Irish to root them out again,
and with much facility to regain their countries and posses-
sions there (which they do hold at this day). The two former
plantations in Ulster and Wexford have been in some good
sort forwarded, there being already built 130 strong castles
and houses, besides many good bawns, and good store of
British planted upon the lands, but the succeeding plantations
following so near, and the principal underakers of largest
scopes being (most commonly) absent, their undertaking has
not been so strictly exacted as the importance of such a work
required. The next following plantation of Longford and
Ely almost a year since lies still as it was at the beginning,
few of the undertakers have passed their patents, and none of
them have sitten down or begun any plantation, and but very
few have appeared here in person at all, and if they be not
sooner and better quickened, the countries will not be settled
as expected. The ordinary remedy of legal prosecution of the
forfeitures of their estates, bonds, and covenants has been
found troublesome and uncertain, and too general to produce
any speedy reformation.
They therefore propound that such undertakers and natives
as shall not by a certain day pass the grants of their lands,
shall lose the benefit of them, and the lands be bestowed upon
such as wiU undertake them efiectually. And for those that
have passed patents of their lands in those former plantations,
and such as are to pass patents in this plantation now
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in hand in Leytrim, Fercall, &c., or in any other succeed-
ing, they suggest that commissions be sent from time to
time to survey and report upon the condition of the plantation
and performance of the covenants, in the manner by them
(the Deputy and Council) therein detailed. By these means
those plantations will be so kept oh foot as to give a fair way
to the full accomplishment of such noble works, and in the end
settle the principal Irish countries in loyalty and obedience,
and be a strength and glory to the whole kingdom ; without
it they will be exposed to the continual hazard of being
utterly lost, and those goodly territories return to their former
confusion and barbarousness. Hereby those that do well will
be encouraged and esteemed. Hitherto the defects of a few
brought disgrace upon the whole, and the non-performance
of the negligent caused many undertakers to relinquish their
lands and sell them to meaner men than themselves, and thus
the benefit and expectation of the plantation has been much
disappointed, to the disadvantage of His Majesty's main design,
for it is no mean conquest to gain the building of so many
castles and strong houses in waste and barbarous countries,
where His Majesty's armies in times past had not a stone house
nor so much as an hedge for their shelter or refuge.
The Deputy and Council should also have power to impose
fines for defaults and negligences, of such as shall not attend
the service from time to time as they ought, or to seize the
profits of their lands till conditions be performed.
The commissioners likewise to keep book and entries of the
names of every undertaker, native and British tenant, and of
such alienations and alterations as have or shall be made, and
of the admission of every undertaker and tenant, and to make
entries of such as shall take the oath of supremacy, and to have
power by their commissions to take the same oath.
The consideration of all which, &c. — Dublin, 25 May
1621.
Signed : 01. Grandison, Ad. Loftus, Cane, Arthur Chichester,
Hen. Valentia, Brabazon, Ge. Shurley, Dom. Sarsfelde, Blen-
haysett, Fr. Aungier, Fra. Annesley, Tho. Eoper, Fran. Conway,
Ad. Loftus.
Pp. 6. Add. Endd. : " From the Lord Deputy and Council
touching the negligence of undertakers in the plantations and
the means to redress it."
May. 747. Creation of the Baeony of Docwra.
Grant Book. gjj. jjenry Docwra raised to the rank of Baron Docwra in
Ireland.
June 6. 748. St. John (Lord Grandison) to the Privy Council.
S.P., Ireland, Received their letters of the 18th of April, of a French ship
vol. 2.36, 7. ^^^ arrested but wrecked in the Bay of Galway. It appears
that a ship of Newhaven (one Andrew the captain) had made
a voyage towards the Indies by a commission of the Admiral
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of France ; in his return home, came weather beaten with loss
of masts and sails into the Bay of Galway, and for want of
knowledge of the place and sufficient pilots was thrown upon
the rocks and splitted. The captain and company were
received into the town, and the goods and merchandize (as
much as could be saved) brought and laid up in safety, where
they still remain without diminution, the captain having a
key with himself of the cellar where they are laid. The
mayor, finding the company to be composed of several nations,
and likely to be a man-of-war, and that the merchants of that
town had of late endured sundry depredations at sea by French
men-of-war, advertised him of it, and had a commission to him
and others to examine the company, and found by [ ^]
that the commission of the Admiral of France, authorising
[ ^] to make war upon the Spaniards beyond the line,
which they understood to be the equinoctial line, they had
taken prizes about Cape Verd, and the isles about Cape Verd
and Sierra Leon, and in the Bay of Mexico, being north of the
line, and that some of the merchants of Galway deposed
besides, that the lieutenant of this ship had not long since been
in a French man-of-war, and robbed a ship freighted by them
to the value of 800^. Upon this, he (St. John) gave order for
the dismissing all but the captain and lieutenant and one or
two of the principal men of the ship, and to preserve the goods
in safety till further notice might be taken thereof. Sends
copies of examinations, that as well the Ambassador of
France as the Ambassador of Spain (whom this affair may
concern) may receive satisfaction of what has been done. In
behalf of the town is a suitor, that having gTatis lodged and
relieved most of the company, they may out of the goods
be satisfied of such money as they disbursed for removing the
ship out of the channel. — Dublin, 6 June 1621.
Pp. 2. Signed. Add. Endd. Encloses,
S.F., Ireland, 749, Examination of Edyen Framon, of Diporte, France, and
Details the voyage of the ship and the prizes captured. — 30
January 1620 [1].
Signed : Andrew Linch, Mayor, Da. Peck, Valentine Blake,
Pp.5.
S.P., Ireland, 759. The Mayor and others of Galway to the Lord Deputy.
In relation to the foregoing. — Gahvay, 2^ May 1Q2\.
Signed : Andveiv Linch, Mayor, Da. Peck, Rich: Blake.
Pp. 3.
^'f'aqfi*'?"''' '^■'■' ^^ci,'^'>'i'n'ation of Morirlagh O'Connor, of Gallwaie, sailor,
' ' and of Peires de Salla Novaesq, Senior de Rocabin, lieutenant
under Captain Andrews. In relation to the same matter. —
21 Feh. 1620.
Pp. 3.
1 Illegible.
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S.P., Ireland, 752. Examination of William Austen, of Southampton, Eng-
To . 236, IV. land, pilot, in relation to the same matter. — 4 April 1621.
P. 1.
June 9. 753. The Office of Peerogativb Jueisdiction to the Arch-
Acta Eegia BISHOP OF DXJBLIN.
P.R.O., ' Commission under Privy Signet in common form giving the
Ireland' Archbishop of Dublin and his successors authority to grant
probate of wills and letters of administration within the pro-
vince of Dublin of any persons dying with goods and chattels
in different dioceses within his province. — Westminster, 9 June,
in the 19th year of the reign.
Pp. 5.
In the margin of the roll is the following entry : The afore-
said letters patent and the enrolment thereof are vacated,
because the Reverend Launcelot, Archbishop of Dublin, on the
2nd of April 1622, came before the King in Chancery, and of
his own free will surrendered the said letters patent and all
his interest in them, and therefore the enrolment of the same
are cancelled and destroyed.
Signed : A. T. Loftus.
June 12. 754. Loed Deputy and Council to the Peivy Council.
^^r 236^^8^' Touching lands to be granted in fee -farm to Sir [Richard
" ■ ' ■ Aldworth.— DubHn Castle, 12 June, 1621.
Signed : 01. Grandison, La. Dublin, Arthur Chichester, Hen.
Valentia, Brabazon, Arthur Savage, Ge. Shurley, Dom. Sars-
felde, Blenerhayset, Fr. Conwey, Fr. Aungier, W. Parsons,
J. Kinge, Ad. Loftus.
Pp. 2. Add. Endd.
[June 12.] 755. Report to the King by the Commissioners.
v^''2^36''9^' ^y ^^® instructions dated at Greenwich, the 28th of May
last, they were to inform themselves and give their opinions
to him of these three things.
First, of the general grievances of Ireland, either through
patents from the Crown [monopolies, &c.] or otherwise.
Secondly, of the state of the ecclesiastical and civil govern-
ment of that kingdom which His Majesty was informed out of
France.
And, lastly, how his charge might be abated, and his revenue
improved, in order to the relief of his subjects there.
Grants from the Crown.
1. Alehouses. Of the grant to Thomas Roper for the sole
registering of such alehouses as should be licensed.
2. Recognizances. The grant of forfeited recognizances upon
alehouses.
3. Sale of wine and aqua vitce.
4. Registering of christenings, &c.
5. Registering of horses.
6. Pipestaves.
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7. Linen yarn.
8. Short plows.
9. Recusants' Fines. The twelve pence upon every recusant
for not coming to divine service is granted to his
almoner of that kingdom, the Piimate, who manages it
in his own particular with such moderation, that if no
more was collected than comes to his hands, nor worse
course taken with your people than what he directs or
knows of, they had no just cause to complain, but being-
prosecuted as they are by the sheriffs' officers and such
others as are employed in that business, the burthen is
made very grievous to them.
The manner of their proceeding against them is this. All
presentments are to be made either by the ministers or church-
wardens in their several parishes. Churchwardens in most
places there are none, or such as are recusants themselves,
and being parties to the cause, the service is not well performed
by them, so the charge lies upon the minister alone. The
ministers present few or none of the better, but the worse sort,
and of these great numbers are presented. These men for the
most part are not able at the beginning of their prosecution
to pay their fees, much less the penalty, and for that cause
are either forced to absent themselves altogether from their
appearance, or to redeem themselves with some small bribes
out of the hands of the sheriffs' baUiffs, if they are taken by
them, and so shift up and down imtil they are outlawed.
Upon the outlawry, either the bodies of the poor wretches are
taken to prison, their goods sold, and they and theirs miserably
perish, or else they fly into the woods and there lurk, apt for
any mischiefs. They (the Commissioners) suggest, therefore,
for the ease and comfort of the multitude and poor, that he
should direct that the better sort of men in every county shall
henceforth be proceeded against for the penalty, for they
being reformed the poor will be led by their examples without
further courses against them. By the better sort they under-
stand the gentlemen of quality, freeholders, and men of settled
estates, and to the better performance of this service the execu-
tion of it must not be left wholly to the ministers, who either
for fear or favour do not perform it as they should, but they
must be guided by the bishops of the several dioceses in it,
the judges and justices of peace, being Protestants, at the
assizes and quarter sessions, or the justices alone in the absence
of the bishops and judges, by whose appointment the ministers
must be commanded to present such of the better sort as they
shall name unto them, and none other until there shall be
further cause. Out of the fines, the conformable poor in every
parish should be provided for above all other respects, that
others seeing them regarded may for the like reason endeavour
to reform themselves.
Civil Government.
1. Directions to be imparted to the Council.
2. Private business not to be heard at the Council table.
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3. Pardons and protections.
4. People to be sent into foreign parts.
5. Children not to be brought up beyond the seaS:
6. Recusant justices and lawyers.
7. Undertakers to be sent over.
8. Sheriffs.
The Church.
1. Bishops and ministers.
2. Churchmen that have served in Ireland and the Irish to
be advanced.
3. Glebes.
4. Vicarages.
5. Church livings not to be aliened.
6. Non-residence.
7. Old tithes exacted.
8. Bishops and clergy, cathedral churches.
9. Parish chiirches.
Abating of Charge and Increasing of Revenue.
1. Reducement made by the Lords.
2. How the charge may be abated.
3. Revenue.
4. Undertakers to be countenanced.
5. Waste lands in Mounster to be surveyed.
6. First fruits to be better valued.
7. In what things the revenue may be increased.
8. Fines, &c. not to be remitted.
9. Better surveys of land to be made.
10. Felons' goods.
11. Sheriffs not to sell escheated goods.
12. Prohibited commodities.
13. Irish cattle.
14. Mint.
15. Aimy.
16 June 1621,
Signed : Wilmot, Tho. Cromwell, To. Caulfield, Hen. Docwra,
Fra. Blundell, Rich. Morysou, Jo. Jephson, Hugh Montgomerie,
Roger Jones, James Hamilton, Dud. Norton.
Pp. 10. Endd. : " The grievances of the realm of Ireland."
June 16. 756.
Add. P., Ireland.
Civil Government.
An incomplete copy of the foregoing paper.
Pp. 6. Copy.
June 16. 757. Civil Government.
S.P., Ireland, Abstract of the foregoing memorandum of the items of the
above report, noting the course which would be pursued in
regard to each.
Pp. 3. Eridd, : " Report concerning the affairs of Ireland."
vol.236, 11.
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[June 16.] 758.
S.P., Ireland,
vol. 236, 12.
Civil Government.
Similar Memorandum.
Pp. 4.
June 19.
S.P., Ireland,
vol. 236, 13.
759. LoED Deputy and Council to the Privy Council.
Kecommend the bearer, Sir Richard Greame's son, whom
his father sends to follow the cause in controversy with Phelim
M'Feaghe Birne.— Dublin Castle, 19 June 1621.
Signed : 01. Grandison, A. Loftus, Cane, Arthur Chichester,
Dom. Sarsfelde, Fr. Aungier, Blenerhayset, Wm. Parsons, Fran.
Conwey, Ad. Loftus.
P. 1. Add. Endd.
June 24. 760. St. John (Lord Grandison) to Sir Thomas Roe.
S.I"., Ireland, Defends himself from the ungrateful slanders of one Jefson
at court. Will resign when the King requires it. — Dublin,
24 June 1621.
Pp. 2. Signed. Add. Endd.
vol. 236, 13a.
June 24. 761,
Sir J. Phillips' Me-
moirs, OrdnanceSurvey
Office, Phoenix Park,
Dublin, p. 24.'
Thomas Raven, Surveyor for the Londoners, to Sir
Thomas Phillips.
Could not furnish the plot he desires of the county of
Londonderry with the several town lands and buildings, forti-
fications, and other things of note expressed ; as also the
places fit for fortresses to be built, unless he (Sir Thomas
Phillips) were himself present to select them; as also for passes
to be cut through the woods in the barony of Loughinsholin.
Besides Sir Thomas Phillips knows that he has been employed
by the City of London as their surveyor of lands, fortifications,
and buildings ; and that a plain description of the plantation,
such as he desires presented to His Majesty, would prejudice
the Londoners ; and he would rather be commanded to do this
work than be seen to take it in hand upon his own account.
Cannot precisely inform him how many acres the Londoners
have under the name of 20,000 acres, but he has measured
five of the twelve proportions, one being of the largest, the
other least. If he now had one of middle size the whole
three would amount (in his opinion) to 19,044 acres, profitable,
besides wood, bog, and mountain, which will be half as much
again. Agrees with Sir Thomas that the Skinners' proportion
with the mountain of Sleoghgallen, Slewcherry, and the rest,
together with the bishops' lands, deans' lands, glebe and Irish
' A volume in folio of 190 pages, in rough calf binding, a cotemporaneous copy
of Sir Thomas Phillips' account (made probably for Sir Thomas's own use),
addressed to " My Sacred Sovereign King Charles," of the abuses of the Lon-
doners in their " plantation " of Londonderry during 19 years under his super-
intendence for the Crown, showing that their charter was broken, and might be
seized into the King's hand, as soon afterwards it was. It speaks of" the present
year, 1629," p. 131. It was probably purchased for the Ordnance Survey Office
by Captain (now General) Larcom, R.E., when preparing the " Memoir of the
County of Londonderry," under the direction of Colonel Colby, R.E., published
A.D. 1835.
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1621,
The proportions
being 22,622 Irish
acres, manurable land,
the whole twelve will
make up more than
100,000 acres.'
freeholders' lands, would be altogether sufficient for the natives.
For all these together contain full as much as the residue of
the whole territory, as may appear by the Skinners' proportion
only, which contains 22,622, and should (so he thinks) induce
the- citizens to an ample performance of their plantation.
" But, Sir, as you were the man that first brought them into
that business, so I perceive you intend faithfully to yield His
Majesty the best account you may of that service, in which I
have promised my best assistance." — Ardmagh, 24 June 1621.
Signed : Thomas Raven.
P. 1.
July 3.
Acta Eegia
Hibernica,
P.R.O.,
Ireland.
762. H. Mandeville and T. Arundell to St. John.
The Bang commanded them to call in the patent lately pro-
cured for the Archbishop of Dublin, touching the Prerogative,
of that province, until his further direction to them. Under-
standing that the patent has already been sent into Ireland
he is to inform the Archbishop of His Majesty's pleasure that
it be sent to them at the first opportunity.— Whitehall, 3 July
1622.
Signed : H. MandeviUe, T. ArundeU.
Memorandum of the enrolment of this letter at the request
of Edmun Beaghan, gentleman, on 4th of September 1621.
July 14. 763.
Grant Book.
Audit of Teeasurers-at- War's Account.
Commission to Viscount Mandeville, Lord Treasurer, to
examine the accounts of the Lord Docwra, Treasurer-of-War
in Ireland.
July 29. 764,
Grant Book.
Creation of the Barony of Longford.
Sir Fras. Aungier raised to the rank of Baron Aungier de
Longford, Ireland.
July 30. 765. Lord Deputy and Council to the Privy Council.
S.P., Ireland,
vol. 236, 13e.
State of the case between the Merchant Adventurers and
Edward Davenant, relative to the pilchard fishery in Ireland.
—Dublin, 30 July 1621.
Signed : 01. Grandison, La. Dublin, Hen. Valentia, Bra-
bazon, J. Kinge, Ad. Loftus, [W.] Usher.
Pf. 4. Add. Endd.
July 30. 766. Lord Deputy to the Privy Council.
,S.P., Ireland, gas sent to the Archbishop of Dublin to return his patent
vol. 236, 14. ^^ ^j^^ Prerogative within his province. — Dubhn, 30 July
1621.
P. 1. Signed. Add. Endd.
' Marginal note by Sir Thomas Phillips.
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1621.
, July 31.
S.P., Ireland,
vol. 236, 14a.
July.
S.P., Ireland,
vol. 236, 15.
767. LoED Cromwell to Sir E. Conway.
Prays that he may have 50 men, and that Sir John Kings-
mill may not have more. — London, 31 July 1621.
768. Lord Deputy to the Privy Council.
Recapitulating the case of the French ship St. Andrew,
wrecked off Galway. Represents that FitzThomas and other
Galway merchants had been imprisoned at Newhaven in
Normandy, under false representations of the officers of the
French ships.
Pp. 3. Signed. Add. Endd.
July.
S.P., Ireland,
vol. 236, 16.
S.P., Ireland,
vol. 236, 17.
769. Certificate of the Archbishop of Canterbury and
Lords Carew and Caufield.
Recommend the inforcement of the Deputy and Council's
order in the controversy between the Baron of Kerry and
Lixnaw and Pat FitzMorris' son, with additional stipulations.
P. 1. Signed. Endd.
Aug. 8. 770. Lord Deputy and Council to the Privy Council,
At Sir John M'Coghlans being in England, and on show of
submission touching the plantation of M'Coghlan's country.
His Majesty directed that he should hold a place called
Bannogher, now in his possession, seated upon the river
Shannon, since which they have sent for the said Sir John, as
directed, to make his submission. Upon the first summons he
did not appear, upon the second from this board he came up, and
was required to make his submission, but after some leisure
taken to advise, at last absolutely refused.' By this example
the rest of those countries do the more stand out, so that they
shall have to proceed in the plantation without submission of
the natives.
Having considered where they might most commodiously
seat the fort to be erected in those territories, are of opinion
that Bannogher is the most fit and convenient place, as well
because it stands upon the river Shannon where it is fordable,
and upon a chief highway leading into Connaght, as also
because it is a place which may be easily fortified, having been
an ancient plantation of English, and stands most conveniently
to strengthen as well the countries now to be planted as others
not yet well civilized ; and inasmuch as Sir John M'Coghlan has
now by his obstinacy made himself altogether incapable of His
Majesty's grace intended towards him in that particular, they
have resolved to take Bannogher as the place for the fort.
Sir John may well spare it, being but the ruins of an old
English fort, where he has no dwelling at all. Pray their
approbation. — Dublin, 8 August.
Signed : 01. Grandison, Hen. Valentia, Armagh, Brabazon,
Garrett Moore, Ad. Loftus, J. Kinge.
Pp. 2. Add. . Endd. : " Aug. 1621. From the Lord
Deputy and Council touching Sir John Coghlan's refusal to
submit to the plantation of Coghlan's country in Leinster."
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1621.
Aug. 8. 771. Lord Deputy and Council to the Privy Council,
^ T m^'Ts^ Touching the claim of the Viscount Gormanston and Mr.
' ' John Eoehford to part of the county of Leitrim now to be
planted. Claim as heirs-general to one Nangle, to whom a
great part of that county was granted not long after the con-
quest. Find on conference with the learned counsel that in
the taking of the great office of that county, good use was
made of that title to suppress the claims of the natives, and
that their right cannot be maintained against His Majesty
because they have been expulsed by the Irish 200 years, and
the land recovered from them again at the charge of the Crown.
Upon treaty with them, have thought upon a course to give
them some contentment by other means. There is a propor-
tion of 1,600 acres assigned to be passed to the reputed Lady
O'Rourke during her life, the reversion whereof is to remain in
the Crown, which lands, they think, may be passed to the
Viscount of Gormanston and Mr. Rochford, in reversion after
the decease of the said reputed Lady, and to spare them some
land out of the third part to be taken from the natives in the
other territories. — Dublin, 8 August 1621.
Signed: 01. Grandison, Armagh, Hen. Valentia, Garrett
Moore, Brabazon, Blenerhaysett, Ad. Loftus, J. Kinge.
Pp. 2. Add. Endd.
Aug. 10. 772. The King to St. John.
ffiberSca'* Such of his (the King's) Council of Ireland as were lately
P.R.O., ' in England, and Sir Francis Blundell, having delivered their
Ireland. opinions according to their instructions on such grants as they
thought prejudicial to his people, and of the present state of
the ecclesiastical and civil government, and on the improve-
ment of the revenue, the King referred their report to the
Lords of the Council, who will send him both the propositions
themselves and their (the Lords) several directions thereon.
Has been thereby informed that he (St. John) has been so
happy^in debating of these businesses, and in other ways, that
(for ought appearing to him) his reputation has received no
blemish. It is a glory to have such a servant, and he will
always find him a master willing to countenance and reward
his labours. — Rufford, 10 August 1621.
Pp. 2. Enrolled at the reqioest of Thomas Stockdale,
gentleman, on the 6th of September' 1621.
Aug. 773. The Privy Council to the Lord Deputy.
Toflsr'iSA Whereas the King of Poland being at this time invaded
by the Turks, has by his Ambassador besought His Majesty's
favour to levy some voluntary forces for the guard of his
person, his defence against so m,ighty an enemy, who does not
only endeavour to spoil and overrun his dominions, hut goeth
about so much as in him lies to extirpate and root out all
that profess the Christian religion, His Royal Majesty having
taken into his princely consideration how much it concerneth
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His Majesty being ^Qf Q^iy ^^g gg^^,^ King in pcvrticulav hut the whole state of
a Prince whose amity Christendom in general, to resist such an enemy^ has been
he respects so much. pleased to give commission to the Ambassador of the said King
of Poland to levy such voluntary soldiers within his kingdom
of Great Britain and Ireland as shall be willing to transport
themselves thither for the said service [to be eriiployed in so
noble and worthy an actio7i]} These are, therefore, to pray
and require him to permit and suffer those that shall be
appointed by [the assignee o/]^ the said Ambassador to levy and
take up all such voluntaries within that kingdom as they
shall think fit, and to afford them your best direction, favour,
and furtherance therein ; and forasmuch as it is very requisite
that special care be taken of the soldiers after they have
received their imprest money, he (St. John) is also to take
such order that they may be kept together, and not suffered
to run away or depart from their colours (as it happens often-
times in such cases) after they have received their imprest
money, and to give free liberty for their passage in such
barques or vessels as they shall provide at any port that shall
be fitted for their transportation. — Whitehall, August 1621.
P. 1. Endd. : " Aug. 1Q21. To the Lord Deputy touching
voluntaries for Poland."
Sept. 4. 774. Creation of the Eaeldom of Meath.
Grant Book. j^-jj^_ TSTugent, Baron of Delvin, raised to the rank of Earl of
Westmeath.
Sept. 8. 775. The King to St. John (Viscount Grandison).
Docquet Book. y^j. Captain Paul Gore to be made a baronet of Ireland.
Sept. 13. 776. The King to St. John.
Docquet Book. rj.^ ^^ careful that no indirect suit be held against Lord
Brabazon by the citizens of Dublin touching privileges
formerly granted to the inhabitants within the precinct of
Thomas Court.
Sept. 13. 777. The King to St. John.
Docquet Book. rpo acccpt a surrender from Sir Edmond Tuite, of Tuits-
town, and Nicholas Darcie, of Plattin, of all castles, manors,
&c. possessed by them, and to make them other grants thereof,
without fine.
Sept. 13. 778. The King to St. John.
Docquet Book. rj^ consult with the President and Council of Connaught
for the righting of William O'Shaughnessy in the recovery of
certain lands detained from him by Sir Roger O'Shaughnessy
under pretence of bastardy.
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1621.
Oct. 1. 779. Lord Deputy and Council to the Privy Council.
^T 237^^9^' '^^^ staple towns have past their charters at great charge.
' ' They have sent a quantity of wool to Chester, where the sale
was prohibited by public proclamation. The undertakers
seek redress, — Dublin Castle, 1 October 1621.
Signed: 01. Grandison, Wilmot, Brabazon, To. Caulfield,
Fr. Aungier, Ge. Shurley, Blenerhaysett, Cha. Coote, Tho.
Roper.
Pp. 2. Add. Endd.
Oct. 2. 780. Sir Charles Coote's Covenant to build a Walled
ActaKegia ToWN in the CoUNTY of LeITRIM.
■^P.RO.!' Deed dated 2nd October 1621 between Sir Oliver St. John,
Ireland. Viscount Grandison, Lord Deputy-General, and Sir Charles
Coote, Baronet, whereby Sir Charles, in consideration of
3,000L, undertakes the walling of a corporate town with
two ports or gateways within the plantation of the county
of Leitrim as the Lord Deputy should best advise, for
the strength of the county and the comfort of the inhabitants
there residing and to be planted, which waU is to be in
compass on the outside 160 perches, 18 feet to the perch, the
foundation to be in breadth 6^ feet, height 14 feet, and the
top of the wall 6 feet, with a parapet or battlement of 6 feet,
for the building of which Sir Charles is to have ISl. sterling
for every perch, which amounts to 2,880?., and for the two
ports or gates 120?., which makes the 3,000?., which sum is
to be paid out of the first money received from the under-
takers of the plantations of the county of Leitrim and the
several territories of Fercal, M'Coghlan's country, and Kill-
coursey in the King's County, Iregan in the Queen's County,
and O'Melaghlan's county in Westmeath, as it appears by a
King's letter dated at Theobalds, 2nd October 1620, that the
undertakers should pay a fine of 100?. for every 1,000 acres
within the space of five years.
Signed, seeded, and delivered in the presence of George
Richards, Robert Jermyn, Edward Bevans. — Dublin, 6 October
1621.
Then follows the recognizance of Sir Charles Coote, of
Castle Coote, in the county of Roscommon, in 5,000?,., con-
ditioned for the performance of the foregoing indenture.
" Taken before me, Francis Lord Aungier, Baron of Longford,
Master of the Rolls of Chancery, the day and year aforesaid."
Pp. 5.
Oct. 5. 781. Lord Deputy and Council to the Privy Council.
S.P., Ireland, They have proved His Majesty's title to the territory of
^^^' ' Upper Ossory, possessed by the Baron of Upper OsSory, and
the M'Gilpatricks, who have willingly surrendered to the
King's pleasure. Terms proposed. — Dublin, 5 October 1621.
Signed: 01. Grandison, Wilmot, Brabazon, To. Caulfield,
Fr. Aungier, Ge. Shurley, Cha. Coote, Jo. Kinge.
Pp. 2. Add. Endd.
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1621.
Oct. 5.
S.P., Ireland,
vol. 236, 21.
Oct. 6.
Docquet Book.
Oct. 10.
S.P., Ireland,
vol. 236, 23a.
Oct. 12.
Acta Eegia
Hibernioa,
P.R.O.,
Ireland.
Oct. 13.
S.P., Ireland,
vol. 236, 24.
782. Copy of the preceding.
Pp. 3. Add. Endd.
783. The King to the Lord Deputy.
Eecommends Alexander Boyde, being the discoverer and
prosecutor of Anderson the Jesuit. The Lord Deputy and
Council to set down such a sum of money as they shall think
he has merited, and to require the Earl of Antrim and Sir
James Hamilton, who harboured the Jesuit, to content him
(Boyd) accordingly.
784. Privy Council to the Lord Deputy.
He is to take care that Sir Thomas Somerset may not suffer
during his stay in England by illegal intrusion upon part
of those lands which were his wife's jointure by her late
husband the Earl of Ormond.— Whitehall, 10 October 1621.
Signed : Lo. Keeper, Lo„ Treasurer, Lo. President, Lo. Pr.
Seal, E. Marshal, Bishop of Winchester, Lo. Carewe, Mr. Sect.
Calvert, Master of the Eolls, Sir Rich. Weston.
P. 1.
785. The King to Falkland.
Refers to his letters of 29th October last (1620), directing the
building a house at the Ring's End for an honest officer to
dwell in, and as a recompense for the pains of Thomas Cave
in coming over to suggest improvements in the Customs. But
as he (the King) did not specify out of what monies the cost
was to be defrayed, he now directs that it should be paid out
of the moiety of the Customs coming to him (the King) over
and above tlae rent of 6,000Z. reserved to him. — Westminster,
12 October, in the 19 th year of the reign.
Pp. 2. Enrolled at the request of Mathias Derenzy, gen-
tleman, the 3rd! of December 1621.
786. Lord Deputy and Council to the Privy Council.
Have received several reports of the unquiet affections of
the people and of continual dangerous practices and intelli-
gencies passing between the priests and Jesuits here and
some in foreign parts tending to trouble.
This brings into consideration the weak and wretched
estate of this army, which is now two years unpaid, and is
reduced to extreme misery. The soldier of this army is so
p'oor, so starved, so ragged, that if there should be occasion
to draw them from their garrisons they should find many of
them not to have so much as a pair of shoes to put upon their
feet, and besides so engaged and indebted in their garrisons
to poor people for victuals and necessaries that have kept
them alive, that it will be impossible to put them to any
service. Beseech speedy order for the payment of this poor
army "to repair their tottered carcases, lean cheeks, and
broken hearts."
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Another thing is the ■weakness of the forces here, and
especially of the most important in the western parts. Beg
money also to repair the forts of Kinsale, Halebowlinge, and
that of Gallway, and to supply them with munition. — JDuhlin,
13 October 1621.
Signed : 01. Grandison, Wilmot, Hen. Valentia, Brabazon,
To. Caulfield, Fr. Aungier, Ge. Shurley, Blenerhayset, Wm.
Parsons, Tho. Koper, J. Kinge.
Pp. 2. Add. Endd. : " Letter from the Deputy and
Council touching the present necessities of Ireland."
Oct. 15. 787. . Warrants for Post Horses.
Pass for Sir Dudley Norton for post horses, &c. for Ire-
land.
Signed : Lo. Treasurer, L. President, L. Carew, L. Brooke,
Mr. Sec. Calvert, Master of the EoUs, Sir Rich. Weston.
Same day, a pass for Frederic Gunther, Secretary to the
King of Denmark.
Oct. 16.
Docquet Book.
Oct. 16.
Docquet Book.
^ Oct. 16.
Docquet Book.
Oct. 20.
Docquet Book.
Oct. 20.
S.P., Ireland,
vol. 236, 25.
Oct. 31.
Docquet.
Oct. 31.
Docquet.
788. The King to the Lord Deputy.
Grants to George Blundell, son of Sir Francis Blimdell,
a pension of 6s. sterling per diem in reversion after
Captain Roger Hope.
789. The King to the Same.
Grants the office of usher
Matthew Maynwaring.
of the Court of Wards to
790. The King to the Same.
Appoints the charges for a house to be built at Ring's
End near Dublin, for the better advancement of the Customs.
791. The King to the Same.
He (St. John) is to consider of such propositions as shall be
requisite for the erection of a Court of Wards in Ireland, and
for a competent fee for the master.
792. The King to the Lord Deputy.
Duplicate of Art. 791.
Pp. 2. Endd.
793. The King to the Lord Deputy.
To make an end between the Bishop and Dean of Clogher
about the parsonages of Erigle and Donagh, by investing the
Dean in the parsonage of Erigle, and suffering the Bishop to
retain Donagh.
794. The King to the Same.
Grants to the Lord Maxwell, Earl of Nithsdale, and
his heirs, the Castle of Dromahaire, and of 5,000 acres of
land lying altogether.
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1621.
Oct. 31.
Docquet.
795. The King to the Same.
License for Sir Geo. Sexten and Matthew Ford, clerks of the
Crown in Ulster, to purchase the lands of Walsingham
Cooke, Esq.
Oct. 31. 796. The King to the Same.
-^"^l"^'' Confirms to Sir Hugh Clotworthy and his heirs the Grange
in CO. Antrim.
Oct. 31. 797. The King to the Same.
Docquet. rp^ ^^-^ before him the adversaries of Wm. Terbish, a poor
minister, and to take order with them.
Oct.
S.P., Ireland,
vol. 236, 25a.
Oct.
S.P., Ireland,
vol.236, 25e.
Oct.
S.P., Ireland,
vol. 236, 25c.
Nov. 3.
S.P., Ireland,
vol. 236, 26.
S.P., Ireland,
vol. 236, 26l^
[Nov. -3.]
S.P., Ireland,
vol. 236, 26b.
798. Privy Council to the Lord Deputy and Council.
Are surprised at the refusal of Sir John M'Coghlan to con-
form himself. Approve the resolution to take possession of
his place of Banagher. They are to show favour to him if
he conforms. — "Whitehall, — October 1621.
Signed': Lord Archbishop of Canterbury, Lord President,
Earl of Arundel, Secretary Calvert, Master of the Rolls, Sir
Rich. Weston.
P. 1. Endd.
799. Privy Council to the Lord Deputy and Council.
Claim of great part of Leitrim by Viscount Gormanston
and John Rochfort, as heirs general to one Nangle. Such
claims to be resisted.
Draft.
800. Another minute of the above.
801. Lord Deputy and Council to the Privy Council.
Estimate from Captain Nicholas Pynnar of what is needful
for repair of the fort near Galway. Are informed of meetings
of priests and of all the Popish fathers of Connaght and
others ; that one present at their councils stated that in the
Irish language they spoke of taking that fort. A great meet-
ing of priests at Cashel. Want of money for repair of Galway
and two other forts in Munster. — Dublin, 3 November 1621.
Signed : 01. Grandison, Ri. Powerscourt, Wilmot, Hen.
Valentia, To. Caulfield.
Pp. 2. Add. Endd.
802. Captain Pinnar's estimate for repairing the fort of
Galway, and building 10 houses for the soldiers, and another
house for certain officers.
Pp. 2. Signed. Endd.
803. Fort of Castle Park.
Captain Pinnar's estimate for the repair of the fortificationa
of Castle Park. Signed.
Pp.4!.
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Nov. 6.
S.P., Ireland,
vol. 236, 27.
804. FoECES for Ireland.
Memorandum of English counties with the numher of men
to be levied in each, in readiness for Ireland if required, " of
the ablest men, not being of the trained bands."
P. 2.
Nov. 14. 805.
S.P., Ireland,
vol. 236, 28.
Munitions for Ireland.
Lord Carew's estimate of munition necessary to be sent to
Ireland, with his opinion that it should be deposited in Dublin,
Carrickfergus, or Londonderry, as the only secure places in
Ireland The example hereof was seen at Cork upon the death
of Queen Elizabeth, where the magazine of munitions was
seized upon by the townsmen and converted against her
forces.
P. 1. Signed. Endd.
[Nov.]
S.P., Ireland,
vol. 236, 29.
806. Petition of Walter Earl of Ormond and Ossoey
to the Privy Council.
His hardships. Prejudicial terms of His Majesty's award.
Eefusal of Lord and Lady Desmond to acquiesce in the
agreement of 2nd April last. Complains of the plantation
directed upon the cantred of Ormond. Suits against him for
his prize wines.
P. I. Endd.
Dec. 5. 807.
S.P., Ireland,
vol. 236, 30.
Repairs of Forts and Castles.
Captain Pynnar's survey of repairs necessary for the castle
of Limerick, the forts of Galway, Dimcannon, Halebowling,
Castlepark, and Banaghor, and petition of Malby Brabazon
for repair of Ballinasloe Castle, with order thereon.
Signed : 01. Grandison, C. Wilmot, To. Caulfeild, Dudley
Norton, Fran. Ruysh.
Pp. 7. Endd.
Dec. 8. 808,
S.P., Ireland,
vol. 236, 31.
[1621 ?]
S.P., Ireland,
vol, 236, 32.
Lord Deputy and Council to the Privy Council.
Certify the justice of the proceedings in the Exchequer
against Edmund Hunt, late Customer of the port of Cork. —
Dublin Castle, 8 December 1621.
Signed : 01. Grandison, A. Loftus, Cane, Ri. Powerscourt,
To. Caulfield, Fr. Aungier, Hen. Valentia, Blenerhaysett, Ge.
Shurley, Dud. Norton, Fran. Ruyshe, Tho. Roper, Ad. Loftus.
Pp. 2. Add. Endd.
809. Petition of Francis Lord Aungier (Master of the
Rolls in Ireland).
Prays the Privy Council for license to export 10 tons of
lead into Ireland for his buildings in Longford.
P. 1.
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810. State of Ireland.
Memorial for Sir Lucas Dillon as to the courts of justice
bishoprics, factions in the five provinces, woods, idle persons
revenues.
P. 1.
[1621.] 811. Sir Thomas Coventry and Sir Robert Heath, At-
Add. p., Ireland. torney and Solicitor General, to the Council.
Have considered the exceptions referred to them, but finding
virhat was done in Ireland was done by advice of the chief
justices, cannot deliver an opinion, as none have attended on
the other side.
Signed : Thomas Coventry, Ro. Heath.
P. 1. Endd.
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1622.
1622.
Jan. 28. 812. The King to the Privy Council.
^■■^•' ■^1'''°^' Presumes that they have some other grounds for their
opinion touching the recalling of his Deputy of Ireland than
they have acquainted him with. Conceives it were a direct
disgrace unto him to be discharged before the coming of
his successor, and not fit to put upon any minister of his (the
King) in so eminent a place unless found guilty of some foul
misbehaviour, in his government. As for the Commissioners,
sees no hindrance can arise to their employment, for that
before they can enter far into any business the Lord Falkland
will be arrived there, upon whose coming the other Deputy's
charge is presently to cease — Newmarket, 28 January 1621.
Signed, and this note added in the King's own hand : " It
was never wonte to be my facon to disgrace any absent
minister of mjme before he were hearde."
P. 1. Add. Endd. Sealed.
Feb. 1. 813. Privy Council to the King.
^•■^•' ^^f^^n' Had no intention to put a disgrace on the Deputy nor any
' . ' other end in that advice than his (the King's) service, which
they believed would be much advanced by the government of
justices now at the beginning of this commission, and would
rather tend to the honour and reputation of the Lord Deputy;
and besides its sorting with precedents of former times, not
only in the removal of the Lord Chichester, but of other well-
deserving Deputies. They conceived it was his directions,
when he declared his intention for his successor, to have the
present Deputy sent for presently. 1 February 16 21 [2].
Signed : Lord Keeper, Lord Treasurer, Lord President, Lord
Privy Seal, Earl Marshal, Lord Carewe, Mr. Treasurer, Secre-
tary Calvert, Mr. Chancellor of the Exchequer, Master of the
Kolls.
Feb. 3. 814. The King to the Privy Council.
^^I'ase'^'s^' ^^^^ conceives that the course recommended would be as a
' ' disgrace. As to the removal of some of his former Deputies
before the arrival of their successors, that was only when he
was not ready to supply their places, neither was there any
such commission as is now to be sent over ; but if he should
take the same course when the successor is already nominated
and the time of his departure appointed, and general notice
taken thereof, and a commission now going over, this could
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seem no other but a publication to the country of an inquisi-
tion upon his present Deputy, and a course to discourage any
minister of his from undertaking such a dangerous charge,
and is far from his meaning, who intends nothing else by that
commission but to take order for the planting of religion, the
settling of that government for the time to come, and the
improving of the revenues there. — Court at Newmarket,
3 February 1621[2].
P. 1. Signed. Add. Endd.
Feb. 4. 815. Letters Patent for Sir Henry Gary, Viscount
Acta Eegia FALKLAND, Comptroller of the Household.
PjR.O., ' To be his (the King's) Deputy of Ireland, in the usual form.
Ireland. Tested at Westminster the 4th of February, 19th year of the
reign. By writ of Privy Seal.
Pp. 9,
Feb, 4. 816. A List of the Army as it now stands.
S-P^ '^^^^^^^' Horse, 212. Lord Deputy, Earl of Thomond, Lord Wilmot,
' ■ Lord Chichester, Lord Powerscourt, Lord Moore, L. Folliott,
Sir John KingsmeU, Sir Cha. Coote, Sir Ri. Aldworth, Sir
Edw. Herbert.
Foot, 1,350. Lord Deputy, Lord Chichester, Earl of Tho-
mond, Earl of Clanricard, Lord Powerscourt, Lord Crumwell,
Lord President of Connaught, Sir Barnaby Bryan, Sir Arth.
Savage, Lord Dockwra, Lord Cawfielde, Lord of Valentia, Sir
Fr. Rush, Sir Ri. Morrison, Sir Fulke Conwey, Lord Blaney,
Lord Folliott, Sir Th. Roper, Captain Arth. Blundell, Sir Th.
Rotherham, Sir Wm. Windesor, Sir Fr. Cooke, Sir Arth.
Bassett, Sir John Vaughan, Captain Hope, Captain Tichborne,
Sir Wm. Steward.
Warders, 150. Constable of Dublin Castle, Sir Lawr.
Esmond at Doncannon, Captain D. Dale at Fort Chichester,
Captain Maurice Barkley at Limerick, Lord Wilmot at Athlone,
Captain St. Barbe at BaUinefreg, Sir Maurice Griffin at
Carrikdumrusk, SirjFaithful Fortescue at Knockfergus, Captain
Smith at the Moyry, Captain Leigh at Omagh, Sir Cha.
Hamilton at Toome, Sir Wm. Cole at Enniskillin.
Pp. 2. Endd.
vol. 236, 5.
Feb, 5. 817. Lord Deputy and Council to the Privy Council.
^TOrasB^^fl^' -^^^ Majesty having granted a good quantity of land to the
Lord of Dunsany and Patrick Hussey of Galtrim, beg the like
to be extended to Viscount Gormanston and John Rochfort,
and that they may have the reversion of the reputed Lady
O'Rourke's 1,600 acres,— Dubhn Castle, 5 February 1621[2].
Signed: 01. Grandison, Ad. Loftus, Cane, Wilmot, Hen.
Valentia, Brabazon, Dud. Norton, Garrett Moore, To. Caulfield,
Ad. Loftus, Cha. Coote, Wm. Parsons.
P. 1. Add. Endd.
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Feb. 18. 818. Lord Deputy and Council to the Peivy Council.
^Td'^^se'^'e'^' "^^^ ^^^^® °^ ^^^' Ralph Bingley's claims; desire that they
' ■ may be considered. — Dublin Castle, 18 February 1621[2].
Signed : 01. Grandison, Ad. Loftus, Cane, Wilmot, Hen.
' Valentia, To. Caulfield, Dud. Norton, Tho. Roper, Eog. Jones,
Ad. Loftus.
Pp. 5. Add. Endd.
[Feb. 1622.] 819. Petition of Sir Ralph Bingley to the Privy Covmcil.
^M ''oq'fi'fi"'^' Prays to he restored to the possession of certain lands in
' ' the C'argan, and two water-mills and other lands in Drmn-
saney and Altoghdecil, of all which the petitioner was possessed
long before and at the taking of the great office of Ulster, and
at the time of the fugacie of the two fugitive Earls of Tirone
and Tirconnell. These lands were never part of the possessions
of either of the said earls or their ancestors, nor were named
or included in the said great office, nevertheless, the petitioner
had been unjustly ousted 10 years since by Sir James Cun-
ningham. Prays also for grant of 2,000 or 1,500 acres in
Upper Ossory.
P.l.
Feb. 23. 820. The King to Falkland.
Acta Eegia Understands the Ai'chbishop of Dublin refuses to surrender a
P.K.O., ' patent for the Office of Prerogative within his province, though
Ireland. demanded in the King's name as a thing fraudulently procured.
He (Falkland) is once again to demand the surrender, and if
he refuse, he (the Archbishopj is to be suspended from the
execution of that patent and removed from the Council table
until he submit.
Upon his submission and surrender, a grant of the office is
to be made to Christopher, Lord Primate of Armagh and his
successors.
And the former patent having been obtained through the
fraudulent practice of Richard Jones, he is to call him before
the Council to receive such punishment as they may find fit.
— Westminster, 23 February, in the 19th year of the reign.
Pp. 4. Enrolled at tJie instance of Allen Coolee, gentleman,
on 6th April 1622.
Yol. 236, 6b.
Feb. 28. 821. Peivy Council to the Lop.d Deputy and Commis-
S.P., Ireland, SIONERS FOE IeELAND.
Recommend for their consideration the proposition of
Sir Ric. Aldworth for the transfer of some part of the county
of Cork to the county of Kerry. The fee-farm of Aghtrasmy
to be granted to him.^ — Ult. February 1621.
Signed : L. Keeper, L. President, M. Hamilton, L. Viscount
Falkland, L. Carew, Mr. Treasurer, Master of the Rolls.
P. 1. Endd.
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1622.
March 3.
Sign Manuals,
vol. xiii., No. 12.
March 5.
Sign Manuals,
vol. xiii., No. 14.
March 9.
Sign Manuals,
vol. xiii.. No. 20.
March 12.
Sign Manuals,
vol. xiii.. No. 27.
March 16.
Sign Manuals,
vol. xiii., No. 35.
March 16.
Sign Manuals,
vol. xiii., No. 39.
822. Pensions to the Imprisoned Ulster Knights.
Wari'ant for allowance of 200 marks each in money yearly
to Sir Cormack O'Neale and Sir Neale O'Donnell, Knights ;
and to Nachtain O'Donnell, Esq., prisoners in the Tower. —
Westminster.
823. Creation of the Viscounty of Valentia.
Grant to Sir Fran. Annesley, Bart. Principal Secretary for
Ireland, of the dignity of Viscount of Valentia, in reversion
after the death of Sir Hen. Power, the present Viscount,
without issue male. — Westminster.
824. Vice-Teeasurership and Receiver-General of the
Revenues of Ireland.
Granted to Sir Francis Blundell, Bart., during pleasure. —
Westminster.
825. Creation of the Viscounty of Dillon of Costillo.
Grant to Sir Tibbot Dillon of the dignity of Viscount
Dillon of Costillo Gallin, in Ireland. — Westminster.
826. Special Commissioners for Ireland.
Warrant to pay the Commissioners appointed for Ireland,
viz. : Sir William Jones, Sir Dudley Diggs, Sir James Perrott,
Sir Henry Bourchier, Sir Thomas Penruddocke, and Sir
Nathaniel Riche, Knight, Theodor Price, D.D., Thomas Crewe,
and Richard Hadsor, Esquires, lOOZ. a piece byway of advance,
and 11. 10s. per diem to each from 20 February last; and
100?. to Sir D. Diggs for the transportation of all the said
Commissioners. — Westminster.
827. Articles of the Special Commission in No. 833.
Commission to the Lord Deputy and others to inquire of
sundry articles thought fit by the Privy Council for reforma-
tion of such errors and defaults as shall be found in Ireland.
— Westminster.
March 17. 828.
S. p., Ireland,
vol. 236, 7.
March 20.
Acta Eegia
Hibernica,
P.K.O.,
Ireland.
Lord Deputy and Council to the Privy Council.
Have finished the distribution of lands in King's and Queen's
Counties. The Bishop of Meath claims lands there, which by
the confusion of former times were taken from his bishopric.
Desire he may have lands in compensation in Upper Ossory. —
Dublin, 17 March 1621.
Signed: 01. Grandison, Ad. Loffcus, Cane, To. Caulfield,
Ed. Blayney, Wm. Parsons, J. Kinge, Ad. Loffcus.
P. 2. Add. Endd.
829. The Manner of Lord Falkland's Arrival.
Memorandum that on Friday the 6th of September 1622,
Sir Henry Carey, Lord Viscount Falkland, late Comptroller of
His Majesty's Household, and now Lord Deputy of Ireland,
landed at Howth late in the evening, where for that night be
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■was entertained by the Lord of Howth, and on Saturday, in
the afternoon, Sir Adam Loffcus, Lord Viscount of Ely, Lord
Chancellor of Ireland, and Sir Kichard Wingfield, Lord Powers-
court, Marshal of Ireland, Lords Justices, being attended
with divers of the nobility and Privy Council, met the Lord
Falkland midway between Dublin and Howth, and so they
came together to the castle of Dublin; and upon Simday
morning, being the 8th of September, the Lords Justices and
Council being met together in the Council Chamber in the
Castle, and the Lord Chancellor leaving the rest of the Council,
being attended by Francis Edgeworth, Clerk of the Crown of
Chancery, with the roU of the Lord Deputy's oath, went into
the withdrawing room to acquaint the Lord Falkland with
the same. And returning into the Council Chamber the Lords
Justices proceeded thence with all the Council to Christ Church,
having the King's sword borne before them by Sir Charles
Coote, one of the Privy Council, where, being seated, and His
Majesty's sword laid before them, all the Council, with the gentle-
men pensioners and other attendants,'returned back to the Castle
for the Lord Falkland, and thence attended by Lord Viscount
Wilmot of Athlone, riding by his side, they came all together
to Christ Church. After a learned sermon by the Lord Bishop
of Meath, the Lords Justices came down from their seats, the
sword being borne before them, and Lord Falkland following
them to the communion table, and being there seated. Lord Falk-
land handed them the letters patent appointing him Deputy-
General to His Majesty of Ireland, and being publicly read by
the said Francis Edgworth (the Master of the Rolls being
absent), and after taking the oath of supremacy and that of
Lord Deputy on his knees, he delivered to the Lords Justices
His Majesty's letter under his privy seal for the delivery of
the sword, which done, he knighted Mr. Carey Lambert, second
son of the Lord Lambert, deceased, and then delivered the
sword to Lord Caulfeild, Baron of Charlemont, to be by him
carried for that day. And so they departed from Christ Church
to the Castle, in solemnity of estate, the Lords Justices takiag
place for that day next the Lord Deputy, before any other of
the Lords, according to ancient custom.
Pp.2.
March 20. 830. Commission to inquire into the State Ecclesiastical
ActaEegia and TeMPOEAL of IRELAND.
P3,0., ' To Sir Adam Loftus, Lord Chancellor, Christopher Arch-
Ireland. bishop of Armagh, Oliver Viscount Grandison of Limerick,
Charles Viscount Wilmot, President of Connaught, Toby Lord
Caulfeild, Master of the Ordnance, Sir William Jones, Justice
of the Common Pleas, Sir Dudley Norton, one of the Secretaries
of State, Lord Francis Blundell, Bart., Sir William Parsons,
Bart., Surveyor-General, Sir Dudley Digges, Sir John Jephson,
Sir Thomas Penruddock, Sir James Perrott, Sir Thomas Phelps,
Sir Nathaniel [^Eiche, Sir Henry Bourchier, Theodore Price,
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Thomas Crewe, and Richard Hadsor, to inquire how many
parishes and churches in Ireland, and which of them are presen-
tative and which appropriate. How those parishes are served
and churches supplied with ministers, and how the cures are
discharged. What means the ministers have, and from whom
received, whether in right of the church or of the charity of
others, and of whom ; and of what condition the incumbents
are for learning, life, and good conversation. Whether any
appropriations have been granted under condition that the
church should be supplied with fit and able ministers, and how
those conditions have been performed. What churches need
repair or to be new built ; what parishes should be united, and
all else tending to the hindrance or decay of religion.
They are to treat with owners of appropriations for settling
a competent maintenance for the incumbents. To inquire
what laws or ordinances there are against alienations or incum-
brances made by bishops or other ecclesiastical persons con-
trary to these laws. To find out what were lands given by him
(the King) or anj'' of his predecessors for maintenance of any
school, college, corporation, or other charitable use, and how
much of them have been converted since the first year of
Queen Elizabeth to any private person, or contrary to the
right use or institution for which they were appointed, and
how they may be restored.
To inquire into the causes of the decay of trade, whether
caused by monopolies, charters, leases, or otherwise, and to
consider of a remedy ; and what monopolies are now in force
to the grievance of the people there. To inquire into the
courts of justice, and whether any causes are vmduly drawn from
the courts to the Council table, and what is fit to be done.
To examine into the state of the army. To inquire into the
estates of undertakers, and how their engagements have been
performed in buildings undertaken; in demising to persons
not capable by tenor of the grants, and to propose remedies.
To inquire into the state of the revenue ; and also what great
and notable waste of woods and timber have been made, and
to consider how the timber may be preserved. To inquire
into grants of reversion of offices, and into the duties and
practice of the principal Secretaries of State's offices, as no
such use is made of the secretaries as is proper to their place.
— 20 March, in the 19th year of the reign.
Fp. 18.
March 20. 831. Govebnorship of Carrickfeegus.
Acta Regia Commission appointing Sir Foulke Conway, in the absence of
P.E.O., ' Lord Chichester, to be Governor of the town of Carrickfergus,
Ireland. and in the several countries of both the Clandeboys, the
Dufiren, Kilulta, Kilwarning, the Little Ardes, the Rout, and
the Glynns in Ulster and the borders, and to be Commander-
in-Chief of Lough Sidney called Lough Eaugh alias Lough
Neagh, and the disposing of all the boats and shipping thereon ;
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March 20.
S.P., Ireland,
vol. 236, 8.
March.
S.P., Ireland,
vol. 236, 8l.
March 22.
S.P., Ireland,
vol. 236, 8a.
March 28.
Sign Manuals,
vol. xiii., No. 53,
April 6.
Acta Regia
Hlbernica,
P.R.O.,
Ireland.
also of the new port of Mountjoy, and to be leader of the army
in the said town and territories in the absence of the Lord
Deputy, for the prosecution of rebels and traitors, with power
to suppress by fire and sword, and other clauses to the like
purpose. — 28th March, in the 20th year of the reign.
Pp. 8.
832. Lord Deputy and Council to the Privy Council.
In behalf of Sir Thomas Roper. Recommend his petition
for payment, and that he should be encouraged in his com-
mercial undertakings. — Dublin Castle, 20 March 1621.
Signed: 01. Grandison, Ad. Loftus, Cane, Balfour, To.
Caulfield, Ed. Blayney, Dud. Norton, W. Parsons, J. Kings,
Ad. Loftus.
P. 1. Add. Endd. Enclosing,
833. Petition of Sir Thomas Roper to the Lord Deputy and
Council for favourable letters in his behalf for payment of his
arrears.
P.l.
834. Certificate by Robert Barry, Protonotary and Vicar
Apostolic of Ross.
Testifies to the learning and fitness of the bearer, Cornelius
Thaddey, to receive priest's orders. Money allowed to him by
his father.— [Ross], 22 March 1622.
P. 1. Endd. : " Letters of attestation for CorneUus
Thaddey."
835. Creation of the Viscounty of Netterville.
Warrant for creation to Nicholas Netterville to be Viscount
Netterville of Dowth, in co. Meath, with entail to issue male.
836. Order of the Lord Deputy St. John and Council.
The King by his letters of 28th March 1621 having declared
that the undertakers of Ely 0' Carroll and the county of Long-
ford should be liable only to the conditions of the plantation
in the county of Leitrim, and some of the undertakers of
Ely O'CarroU and Longford having passed patents under the
former instructions; and His Majesty being willing to ease
them of the expense of new patents, he (St. John) and the
Council by this their Act of State, order, that they be not
charged or bound to perform any conditions in their former
patents (except the rents and reservations) other than those con-
ditions required of the planters in Leitrim. And to the intent
that His Majesty's ofiicers may take due notice thereof they
order this their Act of State to be enrolled in the Chancery
and Exchequer. — Given at His Majesty's Castle of Dublin,
6 April 1622.
Signed: Ad. Loftus, Cane, Hen. Valentia, To. Caulfield,
Ed. BlajTiey, Dud. Norton, W. Parsons, Ad. Loftus, J. King.
Pp. 4.
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April 8. 837. St. John, Viscount Grandison to the Peivy Council.
Toi! 23^6^9. ' Presumes in discharge of his duty and the place of com-
mand he holds over this small remnant of an army, to be a
suitor to them out of their nobleness and goodness "to cast
their eyes of pity upon a sort of wretched, naked, and almost
starved soldiers, crying out in all places where they remain."
Has been driven to relieve some of them out of his own purse
that have cried to him that they have had no bread to eat,
a,nd were ready to starve. To be behind unpaid, as most of
them are, these two years and a half is beyond the example of
all the ai-mies that he has heard of And these poor men,
notwithstanding all their wants, have modestly contained
themselves within their garrisons without disbanding or
mutiny, and have not committed the least spoil or devastation
upon His Majesty's subjects. Trusts that this will serve them
to procure a speedy remedy in this great necessity. " For my
part I pray you to receive the intercession I make for them
now in the perclose of my government as the last words of a
dying man that have long beheld this lamentable spectacle
with much compassion, and if I shall be made so unhappy to
leave this government with an arrear of half the time I have
continued in it, I know I shall be followed with a thousand
curses, and leave behind me an opinion that my unworthiness
or want of credit has been the cause of leaving the army in
worse estate than ever any of my predecessors before me have
done."— Dublin, 8 April 1622.
Pp. 2. Signed. Add. Endd. : " A letter from the Lord
Deputy of Ireland concerning the extreme wants of the
army."
April 9. 838. Lord Deputy and Council to the Privy Council.
v^!'2^36fio.' ^^ behalf of James Nugent and Adam Talbot, merchants
of Dublin, who had been wrecked at Bondebay in Cornwall,
and robbed by the inhabitants. — Dublin, 9 April 1622.
Signed: 01. Grandison, Ad. Loftus., Cane, Wilmot, Hen.
Valentia, Balfour, To. Caulfield, Ge. Shurley, Blenerhayset,
Dud. Norton, Tho. Roper, Ad. Loftus.
P. 1. Add. Endd.
April 10. 839. Letters Patent to Christopher Archbishop of
ActaRegia ARMAGH.
P.K.O., ' A grant to him of the office of Faculties. — Dated at Dublin,
Ireland. 10 April, in the 20th year of the reign.
Pp. 12.
April 15. 840. The King to St. John.
DocquetBook. rp^ ^^^^^^ qj.^^^ Plunket and Barnaby Scurlock's surren-
ders of their castles and manors, and to make them new
grants.
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Docquet Book.
841. The King to St. John.
Grants in fee simple to Walter Sinnot and his hens
the castles, towns, &c. of Eosgarland, Ballylanan, and seven
others in co. Wexford.
April 15.
Docquet Book.
April 18.
Acta Eegia
Hibernica,
P.R.O.,
Ireland.
April 18.
S.P., Ireland,
vol. 236, 11.
842. The King to St. John.
Grant to Robert Lord Digby, Baron of GeshUl, of the
office of constable of the castle or fort of PhiKps town in
King's county, in reversion after Lord Viscount More.
843. The King to St. John, Lord Grandison.
Directs him to deliver up the sword of state to Sir Adam
Loftus, Lord Chancellor, and the Lord Viscount Powerscourt,
and to repair forthwith to his presence in England. — West-
minster, 18 April, in the 20th year of the reign.
Pp. 2.
844. Appointment of Lords Justices.
King's warrant appointing Sir Adam Loftus, the Chancellor,
and Viscount Powerscourt, Lords Justices till the arrival of
Viscount Falkland as Lord Deputy. — Westminster, 18 April
1622.
P. 1. Endd.
April 18. 845. Docquet of the above.
April 18. 846. Recall of St. John.
S.P., Ireland, King's warrant revoking Grandison from the office of Lord
Deputy and appointing Lords Justices. — Westminster, 18 April
1622.
vol. 236, 12.
April 18. 847. Docquet of the above.
May 2.
Acta Regia
Hibernica,
P.E.O.,
Ireland.
May 2.
Acta Regia
Hibernica,
P.R.O.,
Ireland.
848. Commission to be Lords Justices.
Grant by letters patent to Sir Adam Loftus, Lord Chan-
cellor, and Richard Lord Viscount Powerscourt, marshal of
the army, to be Lords Justices and chief governors of Ireland. —
Dated at Dublin, 2 May, in the 20th year the reign.
Pp. 2.
849. The King to Francis Lord Aungier, Lord Longford.
Commission to Lord Aungier, Master of the Rolls, authorising
him to minister the oath of supremacy to the Lords Justices. —
Westminster, 2 May, in the 20th year of the reign
Pp. H.
May 4. 850.
Grant Book,
p. 351.
Creation of the Viscounty of Claneboy.
Sir James Hamilton raised to the rank of iscount Clane-
boy.
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May 6.
S.P., Ireland,
vol. 236, 13.
851. Lords Justices (Chancellor Loftus and Lord
Powerscourt) to the Privy Council.
Have received the sword [of state from Viscount Grandison
on his departure May 4th. Will observe the directions not to
pass any offices till the arrival of Lord Falkland.
P. 1. Signed. Add. Endd. Sealed.
May.
Acta Regia
Hibernica,
P.R.O.,
Ireland.
852. The King to the Lord Deputy.
Has already by his letters of 22nd of April, in the 16th year
of his reign, ordered estates in fee-farm of their houses and
gardens to be made to such of the inhabitants of that part of
the town of Athlone lying in the county of Westmeath, as
should be conformable to the religion established in the Church
of England, and the 42 acres of land lying in the county of
Westmeath adjoining to the town, as the President, Charles
Lord Wilmot should appoint.
And being now apprised that it is necessary for the
strengthening and beautifying of Athlone, that that part which
lies in the county of Roscommon should be as well and
strongly built as that part lying in Westmeath, which cannot
be done unless the inhabitants have estates of inheritance in
their lots, he (the Deputy) is to grant estates in fee-farm to
such persons as the President of Connaught shall think fit, of
the houses lying in Athlone in the county of Roscommon with
such backsides and gardens and places to build on as the
President shall think fit, and he (the Deputy) allow of And
also of the two quarters of land called " the Monks land " with
as much of the tolls of the bridge of Athlone and of the fairs
and markets there as not already granted.
And as the inhabitants are so poor that they are not able
of themselves to rebuild the walls as by his (the King's) former
letters is directed, and as by the composition made in the
24th of Queen Elizabeth for Comiaught, the gentlemen
and freeholders of the O'Kelly's county, otherwise called
Mannige, are to send yearly to the castle of Athlone 1,200
labourers to labour there, and because of the great distance,
and little occasion for their use, small benefit is made of them,
the President of Connaught is to compound for the labourers,
and to apply this composition money to the rebuilding of the
walls ; and if there is more land in or near Athlone than the
42 acres, it may be passed to the inhabitants for building, in
fee-farms, the rents reserved on these grants to be paid to
the President. — Westminster, 8 May, in the 20th year of the
reign.
May 10.
Acta Regia
Hibernica,
P.R.O.,
Ireland.
853. The King to the Lords Justices.
Directs them to deliver up the sword to Lord Falkland,
the Lord Deputy, in the presence of the Council. — Westminster,
10 May, in the 20th year of the reign.
P. 1.
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May 11.
Patent Rolls,
P.R.O.,
Ireland.
May 11.
Dooquet Book.
May 11.
Docquet Book.
May 11.
Docquet Book.
(May 11.
Dooquet Book.
May 11.
Docquet Book.
May 11.
Docquet Book.
May 11.
Docquet Book.
854. The King to Falkland.
Creates Charles O'Connor of Sligo, a baronet, with remain-
der to his heirs males, and at the same time directs the Lords
Justices to make grants of the title of baronet to any two such
persons of quality as Sir Francis Blundell, Vice-Treasurer and
Receiver- General, shall nominate. — Westminster, 11 May, in
the 20th year of the reign.
P. 1.
855. The King to the Loeds Justices.
To deliver to Charles Connor, the King's ward, at such time
as he shall make tender of his livery and probate of his
full age, possession of such lands &c. as he hath right unto.
856. The King to the Lords Justices.
To grant to Lord Moore, of Mellifont, near Dubhn, of
parcel of St. Mary's abbey, formerly granted to Henry King,
Esq., deceased.
857. The King to the Lords Justices.
To cause several estates to be granted in fee-farm to certain
persons of all the houses, backsides, and gardens of the town
of Athlone in the county of Roscommon, and a parcel of land
called Monks land, and to make a composition with the
gentlemen and freeholders of O'Kelly's country for discharging
them of sending 1,200 labourers yearly to the castle of Athlone
for the necessary labours to be done.
858. The King to the Lords Justices.
To take surrender from Viscount Gormanstown of his lands,
and to regrant the same to him and his heirs without fine.
859. The King to the Lords Justices.
Directing Lord Justice Powerscourt and Sir Francis Blundell,
Baronet, to be added to the number of Commissioners for the
business betwixt the Lord Balfour and Lord Blaney.
860. Licence to Import Silver and Gilt Plate.
Warrant to the ofiicers of Chester to suffer Sir Francis
Blundell to transport 1,500 ounces of silver and gilt plate for
his necessary use.
861. The King to Lord Louth.
Thanks him for his good services in pursuing a company of
ill-affected members of that kingdom.
May 12.
Acta Regia
Hibemica,
P.R.O.,
Ireland.
862. The King to Falkland.
The plantations of Ulster and other parts of Ireland, which
have been so happily begun, have not yet received such per-
fection but that many questions may arise as well concerning
the public service as private differences between man and man,
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directs therefore that'a commission shall issue to him (Falkland)
and such others of the Council whose names are underwritten,
of the same kind as was heretofore directed to his late Deputy
and others. — Westminster, 12 May, in the 20th year of the
reign.
The names of those to be Commissioners : — Sir Adam
Loftus, Chancellor ; Lord Primate of Armagh ; Lord Chichester,
High Treasurer ; Lord Viscount Powerscourt ; Lord Viscount
Grandison ; Lord Caulfeild, Master of the Ordnance ; Lord
Aungier, Master of the Rolls; Lord Docwra, Treasurer-at-
Wars ; Lord Blaney ; Sir Francis Blundell, Vice-Treasurer ;
Sir George Shurley, Chief Justice of the King's Bench ; Sir
Dudley Norton, one of the Principal Secretaries ; Sir Francis
Annesley, another of the Principal Secretaries ; Sir Foulke
Conway, and Sir John Kinge, Muster- Master General.
Pp.2.
May 13. 863. The King to the Earl of Thomond.
Docquet Book. Requests a present of so many hawks as he could spare.
Like letters to the Earl of Antrim and to the Lord Deputy. —
Westminster.
May 29. 864. The King to the Lords Justices.
Docquet Book. rj,^ ^-^.^j^^gg j^^ j^^^^ T^gj^^j,^ Bishop of Meath, to repair to
England, to collect the antiquities of the British Church before
the Christian faith was received by the English nation. —
Westminster.
May 29. 865. The King to the Lords Justices.
Docquet Book. Viscount Falkland to receive entertainment as Lord Deputy
from the day he received the sword, and to receive, themselves,
at the rate of 2,000?. per annum. — Westminster.
[May.] 866. State of the County of Longford.
^^ '"36^' u^' "^ relation of the true estate of the county of Longford,
showing how the inhabitants had freely suiTendered their
titles to the King on his word that he would re-grant them.
P. 1.
[May.] 867. Petition of Sir Rich. Fleetwood to the Privy
S.P., Ireland, COUNCIL.
Prays for a final order and decree in the suit between him
and David Condon for the title and possession of certain lands
in Ireland.
P. 1. Enclosing,
S.P., Ireland, 868. O]nnion of Mr. Attorney -General Coventry on the above
vol. 236, 151. ^^gg ^^^ favour of Fleetwood.
Pp. 2. Endd.
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ir.22.
June 2. 869. Cebtificate by SiE Francis Gofton.
vof ■'asfi^'i'sA' ^^ *^® S^^^^ *° ^°^^ Eustace, gent,, of the office of Con-
stable of the Naas, the common gaol of the county of Kildare,
with the fee of 9c?. per diem.
P. 1. Endd.
vol. 236, 15a.
[June.] 870. Order in Council in the case between Lord Lixnau
S.P., Ireland, AND Kerrt and his son Patrick FitzMoeris.
vol. 236, 16.
In accordance with the former certificate made by the Arch-
bishop of Canterbury and others in that case.
Pp. 4. Endd. (Draft with corrections.)
June 4. 871. Case of Lord Lixnau and his son Patrick FitzMoeris.
^'^'o^fT^' Fair copy of above draft with further corrections. — White-
' ■ hall, 4 June 1622. Present: the Prince his Highness, Lord
Archbishop of Canterbury, Lord Treasurer, Lord President,
Lord Privy Seal, Lord Chamberlain, Lord Viscount Falkland,
Lord Carew, Mr. Treasurer, Mr. Secretary Calvert, Master of
the Kolls, Lord Admiral, Lord Marq. Hamilton, E. Marshall.
Pp. 3. Endd.
June 7. 872. The King to Viscount Valentia.
Docquet Book. rp^ signify to His Majesty how an agreement may be made
between Lords Blaney and Balfour, touching some aspersion
of unchastity cast upon Lady Balfour.
June 7. 873. The King to Sir Fran. Blundell and Sir Fran.
Docquet Book. AnNESLEY.
To examine Lady Balfour of the causes that induced her to
accuse herself in a matter of unchastity, to her own and
her parents' dishonour.
vol. 236, 17.
June 10. 874. Privy Council to the Commissioners for Irish
S.P., Ireland, CAUSES.
Sending for their opinion a list of Irish grievances, and ia
another schedule the remedies that the Commissioners have
conceived fit for the reformation of the same. — 10 June 1622.
Signed: Lord Keeper, Lord President, Lord Privy Seal,
Lord Steward, E. Kellie, Mr. Treasurer, Mr. Secretary Calvert.
P. 1. Endd.
vol. 2S6, 18.
[June.] 875. Return of the Commissioners for Irish Causes to
S.P., Ireland, the above reference.
State their opinions on various points, as judicial regulations,
ecclesiastical courts, &c.
Approve the remedies proposed as fitted for the grievances,
with some few exceptions, viz. : —
1. That the judges shall not stay execution after judgment
of law obtained without practice or abuse upon supposition or
pretence of matter of equity.
2. That the justices of assizes shall not (as in England)
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restore any possession but by warrant of their ordinary com-
missions upon indictments or other legal proceedings.
^ 3. The presidential council not to hold pleas of replevin.
4. The Lord Presidents not to reprieve prisoners condemned
for cause of State before the justices of assize, but only the
Deputy.
5. Feodaiies to be continued as well as escheators.
No writs of error unless judgments were given on demurrer
or special verdict.
Hold it fit that the custom of tracks be abolished according
as the Commissioners do incline : and they concur with their
opinion that justices of assize should not ride in the counties
of their birth or habitation.
Where the Commissioners would restrain the ecclesiastical
courts from imposing pecuniary mulcts, they hold fit to
except out of that restraint suits for reparations of churches
and churchyards.
Signed : James Ley, H. Winche, Jo. Denham, John Davys,
Thomas Coventrye, W. Byrde, Henry Masters.
Pp. 2. Endd.
June 13. 876. Lords Justices to the Privy Council.
yoi'^z&'^ig' ^^^ Chas. Coote, receiver of the composition and rents in
Connaght, has refused to pay the money he has received to
the Vice-Treasurer, Sir T. Blundell, and has departed the realm
without taking leave. — Dublin, 13 June 1622.
Signed : T. Loftus, Cane, Ri. Powerscourt.
Pp. 2. Add. Endd.
[June.] 877. Memorandum of the disposal of monies collected for
S.P., Ireland, surrenders in CoNNAGHT to various officers.
vol. 236, 19a. . _, , t . -r . ,
To secretaries m England for Irish causes : Sir Chas. Coote ;
Lord Grandison, Lord Deputy ; Surveyor and his man Ken-
nedye ; Sir John Davies, the King's Attorney, and his man ;
Nich. White and his man ; Sir Fr. Blundell, and Sir Arth.
Bassett ; Sir Dudley Norton and his man ; Clerk of the
Hanaper, Master of the EoUs, and Jas. Newman ; Mi\ Delahyde,
Councellor ; Norton for writing ; Merick, Deputy Escheator ;
Sir Chr. Dillon and Sir Wm. Taffe; Stafford Wilmott and
Mr. Carye, being a fourth part reserved for His Majesty.
P. 1. Endd.
June 18. 878. The King to the Lords Justices.
ocque 00 . That no lands in Upper Ossary be passed in fee simple or
otherwise till His Majesty shall by his letters dispose of the
same.
June 18. 879. The King to the Lords Justices and Commissioners.
■vol.' 236 20.' '^'^ deliver all such books and papers of Viscount Grandi-
son's as they had seized to such person as he (Grandison) shall
appoint. — Westminster, 18 June.
Pp. 3.
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June 18. 880. Docquet of the preceding.
June [20], 881. Pbivy Council to the Commissioners in Ireland.
^ol'236'*2i'' Have considered the abstract of the general griefs of Ireland,
' ' and their propositions, which they send back amended with
the King's approbation subscribed. They may view the
plantations separately, but must report together. — Whitehall,
[20] June.
P. 1. Draft Endd.
vol, 236, 23.
June 22. 882. Lords Justices and Council to the Privy Council.
^oi'2^36'T3^' '^^® Lords and gentlemen here in great assembly have
complained to them of abuses in the plantations, but many of
the natives of Wexford, Longford, Ely O'Carroll, and Leitrim,
and the lesser territories, with daily importunities so pressed
them, that they thought best to entreat Mr. Hadsor, in regard
of his knowledge of their language, to peruse their complaints,
who accordingly took note of those which he conceived to be
just complaints within the limits prescribed, and by their
directions advised the petitioners to return to their countries,
with assurance that (if there were cause) His Majesty should
be informed, wherewith they all returned well satisfied, as he
assured them; since then they have exarained the cases of Shane
M'Bryan O'Farrell and of Sir John M'Coghlan. Shane M'Bryan
O'Farrell, as they conceive, had wrong to have no land at all,
seeing that after all deductions he was found to have 106
acres of profitable and 348 of unprofitable lands, and by the
instructions, all that had above 60 or 100 at the uttermost
were only to lose a fourth, or if they would not submit, a third
part. Sir John M'Coghlan also had wrong to lose lands in the
King's County which he had purchased truly of Sir John
King, and held by patent from His Majesty to omit other
particulars.
As they hoped that those were but singular cases, mere
slips in so great a work, they advised the Commissioners for
those plantations to find some satisfaction for these men out of
the lands yet unbestowed, and that the proportion might be
so good that the new patentees might be willing to take them
and leave the petitioners their own lands ; which they the
rather advised on finding that although, for Sir John
M'Coghlan's obstinacy and refusal to submit, order was sent
from England to take away a third part of his lands, yet they
(the Lords) had formerly written in his favour, and his com-
plaint is of much more than a third taken from him, besides
his patent lands ; and the Lord Justice Powerscourt, the Lord
President Wilmott, and other ancient servitors here, give
great testimony of the valour and fidelity of Sir John M'Coghlan
fighting for the crown against the rebels, in the places and lands
now taken from him. Ordered Mr. Hadsor to communicate
♦,hi» rest of his complaints (which were many) and Mr.
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Surveyor, Sir Wm. Parsons, to be examined whether in truth
the instructions of His Majestj- were broken, and they wronged
or no ; but Sir William Parsons' sickness (who is best acquainted
with that business) [delays the matter,' and now the Lady
M'Coghlan again importunes them, and they are advertised
that the natives prepare to come by multitudes out of all those
parts. To prevent them have directed the several sheriffs to
request them rather to send a few agents to deal for them
instead. In meantime entreat speedy directions what answer
to give to these petitioners, whose case in general is this :
They had lands found to be theirs in the great office, but when
the glebes and other public lands were deducted, they were
esteemed in the survey to be under 60 or 100 acres, and yet
sometimes they were passed to others for more. All those thus
dispossessed were to be made lessees for three lives or years at
reasonable rents, but by the instructions they can not be
lessees to the King, but to some undertakers or other natives,
and the Commissioners here (in their discretion) did not think
fit to let them be lessees of their own lands taken from them,
and the undertakers' rents and charges were so great that no
reasonable rent could be afforded by them ; so that the poor
men have in truth nothing, yet seem to be so reasonable that
divers of them offer to take satisfaction out of the mountain
wood, bog, and unprofitable lands given to others, and to give
rents to His Majesty for them (as Mr. Hadsor informs), but
this would make a new work of those plantations like that of
Wexford, undone after the patents were sealed, and new made
again.
Touching the plantation of Ulster, though it be well
settled (God be thanked), and free from the complaints of the
natives, yet it has not been so reaUy performed and planted
with British as was at first projected and conditioned by the
undertakers. These men were petitioners in England, offering
for mitigation of their strict covenants a doubling of their
rents, which Sir James Cragg, Sir John Fish, and others of
them, in the name of the rest, have again renewed, showing
here the hands and consent of all but 20,000 acres, who will,
they are confident, join with the rest when spoken with.
Having considered of their desire, they delivered them this
enclosed copy of such conditions as they hold fit for them to
be tied unto, in case of such a new contract or alteration of
their patents, knowing how suitable it will be to His Majesty's
gracious disposition to cherish this his own good work of the
northern plantation ; they advise that the undertakers should
be dealt with gently upon this (the Commissioners) proposition,
but if so, then they will expect to be eased of the penalty now
levied on them by Mr. Wraye's patent, which may be called in,
and some other reward given to that patentee. They request
them to take notice that 12,000 acres, appointed by His
Majesty at first for an hospital for maimed soldiers out of
these lands in Ulster, have not been so set out, but are granted
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away, by what warrant they know not. — Dublin Castle, 22
Jime 1622.
Signed : Wilmot, To. Caulfield, A. T. Loftus, Cane, WiU.
Jones, Dud. Norton, Fra. Annesley, Fra. Blundell, Dudley
Digges, Tho. Penruddock, Jo. Jephson, Na. Riche, Hen.
Bourgchier, Tho. Price, Tho. Crewe, Tho. PhiUip, Eich.
Hadsor.
Pp. 3. Add. Endd. Enclosing,
S.P., Ireland, 883. Propositions to the Undertakers for the Plcmtations in
' ^' Ulster in case of yielding their patents.
1. For the quantity. 2. The dwelling places. 3. The con-
dition of the tenants. 4. The estates of these tenants. 5. The
restrictions of the v/ndertaJcers. — 22 Jv/ne.
1. For the quantity. — That a full fourth of the whole be
set out for the mere Irish.
2. The dwelling places. — That they be placed together, where
it can be done conveniently, but if it cannot, then to place
them severally.
3. The condition of the 'tenants. — Those that shall be re-
ceived as tenants shall be conformable in religion and come
to the church, and that shall wear English apparel, use their
ploiuing after the English manner, with a caution to brvng
up their children in learning.
4. The estates of these tenants. — To have estates made to
them for 21 years or three lives, to build and inclose the
fourth or fifth part of their profitable lands and not bog or
mountain, or otherwise as much over and above a fourth or
fifth part, as by Commissioners to be appointed shall be
limited.
5. The restrictions of the undertakers upon grants to mere
Irish of any part beyond the fourth part. — That if their
grant be made for less term than 21 years then the under-
taker is to forfeit s?. nomine pente, for every family that
shall graze, manure, or inhabit their land; and for every
month they shall so continue upon the land, a seizure to be
toties quoties quousq. But if the alienation be made for a
longer time than 21 years, then so much land as shall be so
aliened to be forfeited to the King.
P. 1. Endd.: "A Copie of the Propostions for the Plan-
tacon of Ulster."
June 22. 884. The Ktng to the LoEDS Justices.
DocquetBook. rp^ g^ant an annuity of 501. to Geo. Aylmer out of the
recusants' fines, the first payment to begin from Lady-day
1618.
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June 25.
Dooquet Book.
June 25.
Docquet Book,
June 25.
Docquet Book.
885
886
The King to the Lort)S Justices.
To take surrender from John Burnet of such manors
lands as he is seized of, and to re-grant the same.
and
The King to the Same.
To grant to Sir Bryan M'Mahon and his heirs such lands as
he is seized of in the co. Monaghan, and to create the same
into one entire manor by the name of the manor of Eowskyne.
887. The King to the Same.
To take care that any grants of lands claimed or sued for by
John Stuart, or by any one for him, be not passed to any
other person than the said John Stuart.
June 27. 888.
S.P., Ireland,
vol. 236, 24.
Lords Justices and Council to the Peivy Council
Respecting the necessity of Sir Eichard Aldworth's having
his rent of 2001. per annum allowed unto him upon his
entertainment as Provost Marshal of Munster. Large planta-
tion of British by him. — Dublin Castle, 27 June 1622.
Signed: A. T. Loffcus, Cane, Armagh, Wilmot, To. Caul-
field, Will. Jones, Dud. Norton, Fra. Annesley, Fr. Blundell,
Th. Penroddok, James Perrott, Na. Riche, Hen. Bourghchier,
Tho. Crewe, Ri. Hadsor.
Pp. 2. Add. Endd.
June 27. 889.
S.P., Ireland,
vol. 236, 25.
Copy of the above.
Pp. 2.
June 28. 890. Walter Earl of Oemond and Ossory to the Privy
S.P., Ireland,
vol. 236, 26.
[June 28.]
S.P., Ireland,
vol. 236, 26a.
Council.
His daughters have grown impatient of their wants, and
intend to leave him. Desires some allowance for them, and
that he may attend the Board to prove his answer to par-
ticulars exhibited by Lord Desmond. — The Fleet, 28 June
1622.
P. 1. Add. Endd.
891. Earl of Ormond's Suit with the Earl of Desmond.
Earl of Ormond's answers to the suggestions of Desmond
relative to certain lands not extended.
Pp. 2. Endd.
[June 28.] 892. Copy of the preceding,
^-^-'^'.''^f ' Pf- 2. Endd.
vol. 236, 26e. ^
Jiine 28.
S.P., Ireland,
voL 236, 26c.
893. Privy Council to the Lord Deputy.
Refer to him the case of Edw. Davenant against the
merchant adventurers for pilchard fishing off the island of
Whiddy.— 28 June 1622.
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Signed: Lord Archbishop of Canterbury, Lord Keeper,
Lord President, Lord Privy Seal, Lord Viscount Wallingford,
Lord Bishop of Winton, Mr. Treasurer, Mr. Secretary Calvert,
Master of the Rolls, Sir John Sucklinge.
P. 1. Add. : " For Mr. Ohesterman in Chanell Row at Sir
Albertus Moreton." Endd.
vol. 236, 27.
June 30. 894. Privy Council to the Lords Justices and Council.
vi^'osfi^T?^' -^°^ John Eustace, an ancient servitor, to have his pension
of 'dd. per diem renewed, and all arrears paid. — Whitehall,
30 June 1622.
Signed: Lord Archbishop, Lord Keeper, Lord Treasurer,
Lord President, Lord Privy Seal, Lord Grandison, Lord Winton,
Lord Brooke, Mr. Secretary, Master of the Rolls, Sir John
Suckling, Sir Edw. Conway.
P. 1. Endd.
[June.] 895. Petition of Thomas Bellott, gent., to the Privy
S-J'-. Ireland, COUNCIL.
For letters to the Lord Deputy of Ireland for payment of
his pension and arrears.
P. 1.
vol. 236, 27a.
[June.] 896. Lords Justices to the Privy Council.
Toi;'236!'28!' "^^^ 2S*^ of *^i^ instant received theirs of the 27th of
May last, signifying His Majesty's pleasure that they should
permit Captain Neale, Captain Maguyre, Captain Donnell, and
Captain Delahoide to raise such numbers of men within this
kingdom as should be willing to go over with them for the
service of the King of Spain, and to give order for this free
transport from hence. They have granted several warrants to
the said captains, according to the form and direction trans-
mitted hither, and fearing that the employment of these men
(being descended of the most pernicious septs of this kingdom,
and two of them, viz., Capt. Neale and Capt. Magwyre, grand-
children to the late traitor Tyrone, and such as have been by
divers ill-affected persons of that race both expected and
often wished for) might breed some trouble in the thoughts
of the subjects and undertakers of those parts, they have
inserted in their several warrants the enclosed provisoes and
restrictions.
The number of men allowed to be raised not specified, nor
the time within which the levy shall be made. Desire
instructions upon these points.
Signed : A. T. Loftus, Cane, Ri. Powerscourt.
P. 1. Add, Endd. Seeded with motto o/ " Mort Loyal."
Enclose,
[June.] 897. Provisoes inserted in the several warrants granted to
^'^I'^ifTs' Captain Delahoyd and others for levying soldiers for the
TO , .i , Bi. King of Spain.
Pp. 2. Endd.
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[June.] 898. Petition of Patrick Fitzmorris to the Privy
S.P., Ireland, COUNCIL,
vol. 236, 28a.
To order his father to pay his arrears on a day to be fixed
for that purpose.
P. 1.
July 5. 899. Lords Justices and Council to the Privy Council.
vor.'23G, 29.' Recommend the enclosed petition. — Dublin, 5 July 1622.
Signed : A. T. Loftus, Canc, Ri. Powerscourt, Wilmot, Hen.
Valentia, Fr. Aungier, Ge. Shurley, Dom. Sarsfelde, Blener-
hayset, Ad. Loftus.
P. 1. Add. Endd. Enclosing,
S.P., Ireland, 900. Petition of the Provost, Fellows, and Scholars of Trinity
vol. 236, 29 1. College to the Lords Justices and Council, that the restraint
made of the payment of pensions so far as concerns the said
college may be released, and special directions given for pay-
ment.
P. 1. Endd.
July 5. 901. Commissioners in Ireland to the Marquis of Buck-
S.P., Ireland, INGHAM, Lord Admiral.
vol. 236, 30.
Testify of Sir Tho. Roper that he is an active and able
servitor in time of "war, and in this time of peace an indus-
trious instrument of good by planting many English in sundry
fishing places of the west of Ireland, and (as they are in-
formed) some hundreds of families at Crookhaven, where, at
his own charges, he has built a fort, now finished, with good
store of ordnance for the defence of that harbour. And they
have seen a goodly clothing work of his near Dublin, where in
carding, spinning, weaving, working, dressing, and dyeing
cloth, many poor people are daily set on work to the increase
of His Majesty's Customs and the wealth of this kingdom ; but
he professes himself utterly unable to go forward in it unless
he is paid his arrears of entertainment due to him (among
other captains) for three years past. At his earnest request
they entreat his (the Lord Admiral's) favour in his behalf —
Dublin, 5 July 1622.
Signed : Wm. Jones, Dudley Diges, Th. Penrodoke, Ja.
Pawlett, Na. Riche, Hen. Bourchier, Th. Price.
Note in the hand of [ ]. " This is a tru copi of
a letir ritten to the markus of Buckinggame."
P. 1. Endd. : " Copy of a letter to the Lord Admiral, &c."
July 6. 902. Deed Poll of Nomination of two Baronets by Sir
ActaRegia FRANCIS BlUNDELL.
P_R_0., ' His Majesty, by his letters under his privy seal, dated at
Ireland. Westminster the 11th of May, in the 20th year of his reign
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(1622), having given him power to nominate two persons of
quality to the Lords Justices or Deputy, or other chief go-
vernor, to be baronets, he now nominates to Lord Viscount
Loffcus and Lord Viscount Powerscourt, the now Lords Justices,
Valentine Blake, of the town of Galway, Esquire, to be one,
and the first to receive the title of baronet. Witness his
hand and seal the 6th of July, in the 20th year of the reign. \
Signed : Francis Blundell.
At foot is the acknowledgment of the Lords Justices of the
nomination.
Signed : Ad. Loftus, Ganc, Ei. Powerscourt.
Pp. 2.
July 9. 903. Petition of Edmond Bowen to the King.
^'F'^Jr^S^^' For payment of arrears of his pension, with reference of
vol. 236, 30a. , i ii, -D • /-I -1
the same to the Privy Council.
This petition is to be delivered to Sir Hen. Holcroft, Knt.
—29 June 1622.
Signed : Sydney Mountage.
Court at Windsor, 9 July 1622. Keferred to the Privy
Council.
Signed : He. Holcroft.
P. 1.
July 12. 904. The King to the Lokd Deputy.
^••^■' g'^f^''"^' Directs the hearing of the claims which the Archbishops of
' ■ Armagh and Dublin shall produce in the point of precedence,
and disapproves of their jostling one another at public meet-
ings.— Westminster, 12 July 1622.
" And that men there should see such flashes of vanity in
any of that calling, whom they ought not to look upon but
with reverence."
Pj3. 8.
July 15. 905. Commission for Leasing.
Sign Manuals, rp^ yigcount Falkland, Lord Deputy, and others, for leasing
vo . xm. o. . Crown lands in that kingdom.
July 16. 906. Commission for Levying Debts.
Sign Manuals, rp^ ^j^g s.&m.&, Lord Deputy, and others, for levying His
Majesty's debts in that realm.
July 24. 907. The King to the Lords Justices.
^'^'236^31^' ^^^ granting a patent to Sir William Irving of one-fifth of
' ■ the profits arising out of the licences of alehouses on surrender
of his patent of 2nd November 1620, for two-thirds of the
forfeited recognizances of alehouse keepers in Ireland.
Pp. 4.
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July 27. 908. Commission to Arthue Lord Chichester of Belfast.
Grant Book, pji^ examine the accounts of receivers in Ireland, and to
p. 352.
cause them to pay arrears.
July 27. 909.
Grant Book,
p. 362.
Commission to Henry Viscount Falkland,
Lord Chichester, of Belfast, and others.
For division of lands in Ireland.
Arthur
July 29. 910.
S.P., Ireland,
vol. 236, 32.
July 30.
S.P., Ireland,
vol. 236, 33.
911,
Lords Justices to the Privy Council.
Their letters of the 15th instant came to hand on the 25th
forbidding that Captains Neale and Magwyre levy any men
at all, either for service of the King of Spain or any other
purpose, notwithstanding their letters of 27th May, and that
neither of them depart this kingdom until His Majesty's
pleasure be further known.
Have also received their other letters of 28th June by Capt.
Fitzgerald, with liberty for him to raise men for the said
service. Have licensed him to levy 300, as he desires men to
be levied within the pale, or near to the borders thereof Do
not yet discern that they intend speedy despatch, but fear
rather hy their slow progress that they have a purpose to pass
over their winter here. — Dublin, 29 July 1622.
Signed : A. T. Loftus, Cane, Ei. Powerscourt.
P. 1. Add. Endd.
Two Companies for the Lord Deputy Falkland.
Certificate touching the raising of a band of horse, and a
company of foot, for Lord Falkland, out of the existing
establishment.
P. 1.
[July.]
S.P., Ireland,
vol. 236, 33a.
912. The King to the Lords Justices.
Sir Beverley Newcomen is to be discharged of the
62?. 7s. 8d remaining in super upon him, on account of the
ordnance he had received into His Majesty's pinnace " Moon"
in 1617.
Pp. 2. Endd.
[July.]
S.P., Ireland,
vol. 236, 33b.
913. Petition of Thomas Elliott to the King.
For a grant of such fines as may be imposed on Daniel
O'Keiffe, Caher Modera, John O'Shea, and others, at the suit
of Art O'Keiffe in the Star Chamber of Ireland.
P.l.
Aug. 9.
Acta Regia
Hibemica,
P.K.O.,
Ireland.
914. The King to Sir Francis Blundell, Vice-Treasurer
and Eeceiver- General of the Revenue.
He is to allow the Lord Viscount Falkland, the Deputy, for
any journeys he may have to make into remote parts, such
allowance as former Deputies have had, over and above
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his ordinary allowance ; and for the transport of himself
and his followers, such sums by concordatum under their
hands, as he and the Council there shall think fit to allow
him. — Westminster, 9 August, in the 20th year of the reign.
Pp. 1^. Enrolled at the request of Richard Veele, gentle-
man.
Aug. 10. 915. The King to Sir Francis Blundell, Vice-Treasurer
Docquet. of Ireland.
To pay to Viscount Falkland, Lord Deputy, for so many
days as he shall be employed in journeys into the remote parts
of that kingdom.
Aug. 10 to 916. StTRVEY of the Londoners' Plantation.
Oct. 10. A brief survey of the present state of the plantation of the
^^vo7 634**'^^' county of Londonderry, taken by Sir Thomas Phillips and
Richard Hadsor, Esq., by virtue of His Majesty's Commission
under the Great Seal, bearing date the 30th of July last, on
that behalf to us directed, beginning the 10th of August 1622,
and ending the 10th of October next following.^
' The Editors of the Calendar of the Carew Papers in the Appendix to the
Calendar 1603-1624, p. 459, have the following : —
" Vol. 634, described in the Lambeth Catalogue, p. 144, under the head
" Codex Chartaeeus in Folio " as " A survey of the estate of the plantation of
" the county of Londonderry, taken in 1624 (sic) by Sir Thomas Phillips, Knt., by
" virtue of His Majesty's Commission under the Great Seal of Ireland, being
" particular draughts of all the buildings, lands, &c. belonging thereunto,"
has not been forwarded with the other volumes from the Lambeth Library to the
Record Office."
Knding that there was a copy of this singular and invaluable work
at the Ordnance Survey Office, Phoenix Park, Dublin, we applied to
Major Wilson, R.E., Superintendent of the Survey there for the use of it
for the purposes of this Calendar, and he having forwarded our application
to General Cameron, R.E., Director of the Survey, he was good enough to permit
us to have the loan of it.
It appears from the following letters of Mr. J. Butler Williams (one connected
apparently with the Ordnance Survey) that he was employed by Captain Larcom,
K.E., to copy the draughts, and that they are perfect fac similes, as is also the
text. The following are the letters : —
Mt dear SiK, London, 8th October 1836.
I HEREWITH forward you the complete set of the Lambeth traces, arranged
in a blank volume in the same manner as they are placed in the Lambeth copy.
I was induced to adopt that form by the suggestion that you would wish to
preserve them in a state as nearly similar as possible to the originals. Lest, how-
ever, I may have been mistaken, 1 have been careful to attach them only slightly
in order to remove them without injury. I have chosen the cartridge paper of
the same shade as the paper on which the plans have been drawn, so as to make
the resemblance in the colouring as close as possible. But the difference in the
effect of the colours when laid on the smooth tracing paper, as compared with
their appearance on the rough surface'of the originals, has caused some degree of
dissimilarity, which I have been unable altogether to overcome. The blank
leaves from pages 99 to 104 are to be filled with further details concerm'ng the
plantation given in the character of the Skakespearean MSS. The Secretary
being on the point of again absenting himself from town for ten days, and there-
by preventing all access to the library, must defer sending you this additional
matter until my return from Paris, for which place I start on Monday next.
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A Table for finding out of the several places contained
in this book : —
•Folio.
1. A general plot of the 12 proportions.
2. A plot of a fortification in lieu of that in the
market-place of the city of Londonderry.
7. A plot of the city of Londonderry.
10. A plot of the fort of Culmore.
11. A plot of the Goldsmiths' lands.
16. A plot of the Goldsmiths' buildings.
19. A plot of the Grocers' lands.
22. A plot of the Grocers' buildings.
25. A plot of the Fishmongers' lands.
28. A plot of the Fishmongers' buildings.
31. A plot of Sir Thomas Phillips' lands.
34. A plot of Sir Thomas Phillips' buildings.
37. A plot of the Haberdashers' lands.
40. A plot of the Haberdashers' buildings.
43. A plot of the Clothworkers' lands.
46. A plot of the Clothworkers' buildings.
49. A plot of the town of Coleraine.
52. A plot of the Merchant Tailors' lands.
53. A plot of the Merchant Tailors' buildings.
58. A plot of the Ironmongers' lands.
61. A plot of the Ironmongers' buildings.
64. A plot of the Mercers' lands.
67. A plot of the Mercers' buildings.
70. A plot of the Vintners' lands.
75. A plot of the Vintners' buildings.
76. A plot of the Salters' lands.
79. A plot of the Salters' buildings.
82. A plot of the Drapers' lands.
85. A plot of the Drapers' buildings.
88. A plot of the Skinners' lands.
91. A plot of the Skinners' buildings.
94. A plot of the Harbour of Calebeg (Killibegs).
To ensure to you the possession of that information without loss of time, I have
made arrangements with a clerk, who has heen for some years employed in such
works at the British Museum, to copy it for me, should the Secretary return to
town hefore me. I shall, I suppose, be in Dublin before the end of the month.
[To Captain Larcom, B E.] Yours very truly,
J. BuTLEK Williams.
The Speaker's House,
My dear Sir, 8th November 1836.
1 SEND you by this day's post the manuscript copy, and I believe that the
errors you pointed out in it were those of the original. You will, however, be able
to ascertain whether it be so, as I send you a fac simile of the whole of the text.
As I have paged the blank leaves at the end of the book as they were in the
original, you will be able to place the traces accordingly, [He then gives an
account of his visit to the Erench Survey Office, and concludes]
[To Captain Larcom, R.E.] Believe me to be,
Yom's very truly,
J. Butler Williams.
He has further certified in the first page of the MS. " True copies. J.B.W.,
Bth October 1836."
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The lands belonging to the 12 companies are listed about
with a green colour in all the places, except in the first general
plot, which comprehends the whole 12 proportions.
T The bishop's lands lying within the City's lands,
-™l are listed about with a red colour, and marked
A with this red mark.
The new glebes laid out to the several incumbents
are marked with this red mark.
T The British freeholds are marked with this red
1 mark.
T The natives' freeholds are marked with this red
J. mark.
A General Plot of the Lands belonging to the City
of London, as they are divided and set out to the 12
companies as they do but and bound each upon other,
the particular plots whereof do follow more at large
described.
[Then follows the elevation of a square fiat-roofed building
of four stories, with stone arcades roxmd the ground floor (the
arches resting on Doric columns) raised upon a platform so
as to require five stone entrance steps. The lowest story would
seem intended for a town hall. Ttuo cannons project from
each face, as it were out of a ship's side, under the arcades
a little above the ground level. Two in like manner above on
the roof of the arcade project from, each face. The building
above the arcade is a narrow square of three stories, giving
it the look of a tower.]
The Commissioners' Note.
" This is a plan of a fortification desired to have been in
lieu of that is now made in the market-place of Londonderry,
which would have served for the same purpose they have it,
and other good purposes, and been a great strength to the
city."i
A Plot of the City of Londonderry, as it stand[s]
built and fortified.
Scale, 100 perches to the inch.
1 A woodcut of this building is given in the " Ordnance Survey of the county
of Londonderry," Lieutenant-Colonel Colby, R.E., Superintendent. 4to. Dublin,
Hodges and Smith. 1835.
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An alphabetical table for the finding out of the places
marked in the plot of the city of Londonderry : —
A. King James' bulwark.
B. Prince Charles' bulwarks.
C. The Lord Deputy's bulwark,
D. London bulwark.
E. The Lord Docwra's bulwark.
F. The Lord Chichester's bulwark.
G. The Governor of the plantation's bulwark.
H. The Mayor of Londonderry's bulwark.
I. The limekilns.
K. The ditches without the walls.
L. A place where a new quay were fit to be built.
M. The form of a citadel fitting to have been built in the
market-place.
N. Ranges left where houses may be built in time to
come.
O. The old castle wherein the King's store is kept.
[The fortification M., as desired (hut not built), is shown
standing in the market-square, in the centre of the city,
and four streets (Silver Street and Queen Street, Shambles
and Gracious Street) branching from the market square,
formed of continuous rows of houses of one story, slated.
The rest of the ground within the %valls is seen marked out in
skeleton for streets, with houses and backsides. The church,
the bishop's house, school-house, the old castle, and 12 other
small houses dispersed, being all that is shown as then existing
of Londonderry.]
The Commissioners' Note.
The number of inhabitants now inhabiting in the city of
Londonderry, soldiers and others, do make 109 families
dwelling in stone houses, slated.
Families of poor soldiers and poor labouring
men dwelling within the walls in cabins - 12
So the whole number dwelling within the walls
of the city are - - - - 121
The number of men present weU armed within
the city of Londonderry - - - 110
Presented by the mayor in a scroll of dwellers
near the town - - - - 63
His Majesty is requested to take into his gracious con-
sideration the rest of the defects of the city of Londonderry,
which he has made bold to relate as follows : —
The first should have begun with a church, which the city
wants, having not any other than a piece of an old monastery,
long before the burning of Derry by them repaired and yet
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maintained, but not of capacity for half the citizens, much
less for the whole parish.
The city is well fortified, but wants 300 houses more to be
built, and British sent over to guard the town, for as it is now
[it is] a mere bait for an enemy.
It is very necessary there were a magazine of victuals for
one year ; for that the inhabitants make no other provision
but from one market day to another.
There wants great ordnance for the bulwarks, and platforms
for them, and munition answerable.
Guard and sentinel houses for the soldiers.
A quay were necessary to be made, which will not only be
graceful to the city but yield great profit by cranage and
wharfage.
The bog adjoining to the town being cut [ ] will not
onlj' be a strength to the town, but commodious many ways
by setting up of mills, which the town wants.
That out of the 4,000 acres His Majesty bestowed upon
the city there be 40 freeholders made, the want whereof is a
great hindrance to His Majesty's service, the city keeping the
most part in their own hands.
The FoET OF CuLMOBE, three miles from Londonderry
[Represents the fort as of triangular form, two sides sur-
rounded hy the waters of Lough Foyle, and 12 guns mounted
on the ivalls, en barbette.]
The Commissioner's Note.
This fort is a place of importance and well fortified with
store of ordnance in it, but the city's allowance for guarding
thereof is so small that it is dangerous. So that it concerns
His Majesty that some speedy course were taken for the safe
keeping of it.
It is very needful there were a store of victuals for one year,
and more store of munitions.
The Buildings belonging to the Company of Gold-
smiths, two miles from Londonderry.
[The principal house is drawn as a targe three-stoned
mansion standing at the angle of a square battlemented
bawn or yard, with circular flanJcing toiuers at the three other
angles, one with co coniccd roof, the other two not roofed.
Underneath this house is writteH " Mr. Freeman." There are
draughts of six other houses of stone, slated, which by their win-
dows might seem of one story only, bid by their height and
gables over the windows must be formed of a ground floor
and upper story. Underneath each house is written,
" William Young," " Edivard Strange," " Mrs. Freeman,"
" John Reede," " Sander Spencer," " Robert Crofer."
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There are five other low circular buildings of stone or clay,
ajpparently thatched, with luindows, some xvith a chimney,
some without. iVb names underneath.]
The Buildings belonging to the Company of Grocers,
five miles from Londonderry.
[Draught of a large three-storied mansion, gabled in the style
of the period, with three brick chimnies, standing at one angle of
a large battlemented stone bawn, which has circular flanking
towers at each of the other three angles, with conical roofs,
showing by the rafters that they are not yet tiled or slated.^
Under this mansion is written " Mr. Andrewe!'
There is a small church ; underneath it, " The New Church."
A small inn, as appears by the hanging sign ; underneath it,
" Gabriel More," and five other houses. A large long one, a
floor above the ground floor, with three gabled windows, and
three brick chimnies ; under it " Captaine Downes." Three
other short ones of like build, but luith only one chi/inney ;
under written " Mrs. Clarke," " Jno. Robinson," " Mr. Maye."
A fourth of framework ; underneath is " William More;" and
one low circular building with chimney and small windows,
flat roof of plank. No name underneath.]
The Commissioners', Note.
Freeholders resident^upon their freehold in
this proportion - - - 6
British men present on this proportion - 34
AVTiereof armed - - - - 22
Natives in this proportion - - 75
This plantation already done, is to small purpose without
another plantation further into the country, and British sent
over, which would prevent many robberies and murders daily
committed by the Irish, to the great terror of the few poor
British already settled.
The Fishmongers' Buildings at Baxlefelle, ten
miles from Londonderry.
[The principal building is a large mansion house of the
style of the period, consisting of three stories, with triple gables,
and tiuo chimnies, standing i/n the centre of a large bawn.
encompassed by a wall with flanking towers at each angle, two
of them, circular, two four sided, all not yet roofed. Under
the house is written " Mr. George Downing and Mr. Higins."
There are besides the church, (a small low building without
tower or spire), eight stone houses slated; underneath are
written these names respectively, "Long and Jackson"
" Ralph Modeck" " William Davison," " Finelock," " Richard
' These principal houses would seem to be Manor Houses, see Sir Thomas
Phillips' address to His Majesty at the close of this survey. Also in his note
to the Ironmongers' Buildings, p. 373. And his note of the Salters' Build-
ings at Magherafelt, p. 376.
5. A A
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Stebing," " Arthur Briton," " Mark Briton," " Peter Gayt."
Three frameworh houses; underneath is "Eustace Jones"
" Thomas Smarte ; " the third has no name attached ; there are
four low circular buildings, vmder one is " Ralphe Philip,"
under the other three no names.]
The Commissioners' Note.
Without the town four thatched cabins and a water
miU.
Freeholders resident upon their freeholds
in this proportion - - - 0
British men present in this proportion,
and arms ready for as many more - 23
Natives on this proportion - - 245
This plantation stands on the very roadway between Deny
and Coleraine, but to small purpose without another such
like were made further into the country, and British sent over,
which would prevent many robberies and stealths daily com-
mitted by the Irish, to the great terror of the few poor British
already planted, many of them having lost all they had. The
six freeholders which they ought to have, being planted in
a convenient place together, will be a good strength to the
country.
Sm Thomas Phillips' Buildings at Limevaddt.
[On the bank of the river is shown the old castle of O'Gane,
with drawbridge cmd moat and circular tower, with guns i/n
double tier, beside it Sir Thomas Phillips', ston^ house of two
stories, slated, with orchard, pleasv/re garden, and dovecot.
N.B. — Beyond is " Sir Thomas Phillips' bildinge at New-
toun, a TThile from Lim/ma Vadde," a village cf 18 small
houses, at a cross-road, with a stone cross in the centre.]
The Haberdashers' Building at Ballecaslan.
[A tall, three-storied house, slated, with three chimmes,
standing in the middle of a large bawn or courtyard,
enclosed by walls, with four circular flanking towers, one at
each angle, all without roofs. Underneath the house is
written, " Sir Robert M'Leland."
In another draught on same sheet]
The Haberdashers' Building at Ardskillin, a mile
from the former.
^ [Twenty-seven small houses contiguous, thatched or
shirigled, low circular buildings being intermingled with the
orddnary four-sided houses. They stand at each side of a
road vn two ranks, facing each other.]
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The Commissioners' Note.
Freeholders resident upon their freeholds
this proportion - - - 5
British men present on this proportion - 123
Whereof armed - - - - 100
Natives on this proportion - - 125
This plantation, albeit it is the strongest and most ablest
of men to defend themselves, yet have they sustained great
losses by the wood kerne and thieves. So as it is very
requisite for their better safety, another plantation were made
further towards the mountains.
The Clothworkees' Building.
[Beside the river Ban (with the town of Goleraine drawn in
miniatwre on the opposite bank) is shown a tall, four-storied^
double house, slated, with prominent eaves, standing in the
centre of a circular bawn, the entrance being by a gate between
cirpular gate towers. There is no name to signify the
ocowpant.']
The Clothworkers, two and a half miles from the
former.
[Represents a scattered village and 21 small houses, thatched
or shingled, with circular houses intermingled with them, in
fewer number than in the former. One of the houses repre-
sents a water-mill.]
The Commissioners' Note.
Freeholders resident on their freeholds in
this proportion - - - 1
British men present in this proportion - 86
Whereof armed - - - - 78
Natives on this proportion - - 81
A Plot of the Town of Coleraine as it now stands,
built and fortified.
[The town is shown seated on the river Ban, enclosed within
a clay wall with bastions and flanking towers, large wet
ditch, and a bridge across the Ban having a drawbridge in
the centre for ships to pass, the bridge on the town side having
two circular gate towers with conical roofs, in a battlemented
wall along the river bank. The streets are composed of rows
of small houses, slated, with long gardens and backsides,
except one large house near the river gate and bridge, with
gardens and out offices.
Outside the walls at opposite sides are two square cattle
povmds apparently surrounded with post and rail, scale 100
yards to an imch.}
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The Commissioners' Note.
The number of families within the walls of
Coleraine inhabiting in houses and cabins
are - - - - 145
Whereof 18 are soldiers of the garrison
there.
The number of men present, well armed,
within the town of Coleraine - - 100
The captain informed us there were about
their necessary affairs in the country to
the number of - - - - 50
Likewise it was affirmed there were dwell-
ing near the town - - - 24
A Table for the better understanding of the places marked in
the plot of Coleraine with red letters.
The part of the town near to the river from A. to D. doth
lie dangerously open, and were fit to be fortified with a strong
stone wall with convenient flankers, as in the plot described.
The bridge C. is not yet built, notwithstanding it pleased
His Majesty so much to favour and further the building
thereof, that he gave unto the city of London 2,000 acres of
land in lieu of the building thereof, which lands are at this
day worth 2001. per annwm. The want of which bridge doth
much impoverish the town, and is a great hindrance of those
parts that lie beyond the water.
The wall or rampier E. being of earth is continually falling
down and out of repair, which were fitting to be faced with
stone, and would make it very strong and defensible.
The two gates or ports B. are slenderly built of timber, not
fitting a town of strength. Instead whereof it were very
convenient that two strong ports of stone, platformed and
battlemented, were erected.
There is room left for 200 houses, so as there wants that
number to make it a great town, if there were British sent
over to inhabit, for it is needful it should be better guai'ded.
There wants a magazine of victuals to be in there.
There wants great ordnance for the bulwarks, and a store
of munition answerable.
The bulwarks want platforms.
There is want of guard and sentinel houses for the
soldiers.
The Merchant Tailors' Building at Macosquin, two
miles from Coleraine.
[One large three-storied house, with double gables, and three
red brick chiminies, standing in the middle of a bawn, the
four enclosing walls being built, but vacancies left at the
angles as if places for flankers to be built. At the angles of
the house, high up), are seen flying turrets of defence. There
is no name under it. There is a small church and con-
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spicuous hell in a bell turret, and seven small houses dis-
persed, tivo of them marked " void ;" under the others, the
names respectively of William Ball, Thomas Gill, Thomas
Myne, and under an adjacent house " Built by Thomas Myn."
Also a water-mill.]
The Commissioners' Note.
Freeholders resident upon their freeholds
on this proportion - - - 2
British men present on this proportion - 36
Whereof armed - - - - 29
Natives on this proportion - - 124
It were fit another plantation were made upon this pro-
portion for the safety of the inhabitants thereof.
The Buildings of the Company of Ieonmongees.
[A large house of two stories, the lower of stone, the upper
of red brick, with two red brick chimnies, and four circular
flanking towers with conical slated roofs at the angles, and
weather vanes on each, standing in the centre of a large
bawn, the wall being of red brick. Underneath the house
" Mr. George Caminge."
There are six large two-storied framework houses ; under-
neath each is written respectively John Knyghton, Francis
Hatford, Thomas Knock, John Pavell, Thomas Wilkes, John
Robinson ; one small stone house, slated, Guy Chamberlane.
There are three other low circular houses thatched, with the
names underneath, William Chamberlane, Mr. Booth, John
Feland. There are three others without names.]
The Commissioners' Note.
Freeholders resident upon their freeholds
in this proportion - - - 1
British men present on this proportion - 65
Whereof armed - - - - 50
Natives on this proportion - - 131
The few British that inhabit this proportion live so scat
tered that upon occasion they are unable to succour one
another, and are daily robbed and spoiled and driven to leave
the country. This proportion being the entrance to Glancon-
keyne, the chiefest strength Tyrone had, and the place of his
last refuge, and the nursery of the rebellion in the north, it
were fit for the strengthening of those parts a plantation were
made further into the country. The fittest place (as we con-
ceive) is Maherimore, some eight miles from the Ban and this
place ; and the manor house in some convenient place.
It were fit the freeholds were laid together or divided into
two parts, each freehold having two ballibos, as the city re-
ceived the same from His Majesty, which would be a good
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strength to that part of the country, otherwise what is done
there abeady is to small purpose for the safety thereof
The Buildings of the Company of Mercebs.
[The principal house is a three-storied house of stone, slated,
with circular towers with conical roofs at each angle of the
house, with two red brick chimneys, standing at the side of a
hawn. The bawn is square, the walls of stone, with red brick
battlements. At three of the angles of the bawn circular
flankers with slated roofs of conical form ; vmder the house is
written, " Mr. Valentyne Hartop."
There are four two-storied houses of framework, with ap-
parently shingle roofs ; under three are the names, Mr. Madder,
minister, Bixons, Charles Williams ; the fourth has no name.
There are, besides, four other small houses thatched ; only one
is named, " Thomas Bromley." There are two low circular
dwellings without names. There is a river or large stream,
and near it a water-mill. The whole is represented as in a
forest.]
The Commissionees' Note.
Freeholders upon their freeholds in this pro-
portion - - - - - 3
British men present on this propoi-tion - 52
Natives on this proportion - - - 145
Upon this proportion there is a place called Greaneagham,
four miles from Dongladye, towards the mountains, whereon a
plantation is fit to be made for the safety of that part of the
country, where many murthers and robberies have been com-
mitted to the great terror of the poor inhabitants.
The Vintners' Buildings, Balleaghe (Bellaght).
[The principal house is a simgular square or diamond of
red brick ; two sides formed of lodgimgs attached to two rownd
towers of red brick, with convex dome-like roofs, covered with
scales of shingle or tiles.
There is a pretentious gate toujer, and at the furthest angle
of the square are seen steps for mounting to a sally port. On
the ground of the bawn is written, " 8r. Baptist Jones."
Fourteen framework houses of ons story, each with its field
or garden ground in the rear, and separated by the width of
a house from each other, form two rows along a street or road.
In the centre is a stone or wooden cross with the stocks beneath
it.
The following names are under the houses : William Deard,
Robert Stevenson, Thomas Jume, Thmnas Lewin, Ellis Okes,
Thomas Sparry, Eustace Bell, Robert Kinge, William Coxe,
Thmnas West, Thomas Hutchin, Hewry Prettie. Under one is
written Void ; under (mother, Not fmished, There are eight
circular dmellmgs, thatched, without name.]
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The Commissioners' Note.
Freeholders resident on their freeholds on the
proportion ----- 2
British men present on this proportion - 80
Whereof armed - - - - 66
Natives on this proportion - - - 184
This proportion lies in the midst of Glanconkejme, a very-
fast country, by reason of the woods, bogs, and bordering
mountains, so as it is fitted there should be a great care had
in the well planting thereof with British ; and that from these
several plantations there be choice made of the fittest and
most convenient places for highways to be laid out, and large
passes cut through the woods to answer each several plantation.
This being performed will make a county which was the
seat and nursery of rebellion, a pleasant, rich, and plentiful
country.
The Saltees' Buildings at Magheeafelt.
[There is shown an oblong square of walls about eight feet
high. One end of the square represents the front elevation of
a great house with many prelecting bays, and at the rear
two large salient squares for chambers connected .with the
main building. The foremost part of the square has written
on it, " The Bawne," the lower end, " The House." There is
also the following note : —
This manor house and bawn, begun by the Company of
Salters and builded to the first story, has so remained these
six years, the timber rotting and decaying, being now used for
a pound for cattle.
Ten framework houses of one story are shown, each with
its field or garden. Under six of them appear the names of
" Thomas Cooper," " Anthony Avery," " Silvester Fleetwood,"
" Elles Redferne," " Joyce Every" " John Redferne." Two are
represented " Void," and under each of two skeleton houses,
" A frame."]
The Saltees' Buildings at Salteestoun, six miles
from Magherafelt.
[Not far from the shore of Lough Neagh is seen a square
bawn with two circular flanking towers with conical roofs
shingled or tiled. Inside the bawn, one of its walls formimg
the back wall of a dwelling house, is written, " Mr. Finche."
Ten framework houses are shown with the following names
under each respectively, " Daniel Hall," " Thomas Jackson,"
'•' Richard Evans," and " Edward Jones."
" John Howgrave," " Widow Travers," " Rowland Wa/r-
bank," " Walter Walton," "Mr. Birket, minister," " Mathew
Hill," "Miles Shingleton;' " Thomas Pitts."
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Four other houses of a meaner class have the names beneath,
" Richard Avery," " Thomas Ihelor," ' Robert Scott." Over
loiv circular dwelling, " Edward Foster."]
The Commissioners' Note.
This proportion lies in the fastness of Killetra, where it is
very fit for the strengthening of those parts there were a
castle and a bawn erected between Magherafelt and Moneymore
as the two ^ the Drapers' pi oportiou, which with
Magherafelt being finished, and freeholders of the said manor ^
well planted in a convenient place, and large passes cut
through the woods for highways, will be a great security for
those parts, and increase of traffic from the inland countries to
the said Lough.
The Buildings belonging to the Company of Deapeks
at Moneymore.
[The manor house of two stories, slated, forms the end of a
square bawn with battlemented walls. At one angle is a
square flanker, in the centre of the front wall a gate tower.
There is then shown a village of 21 houses, seven of frame-
%vork, 14 o/ stone or clay, with plank roofs, and in the centre
of the village a tall pole or mast, with a, uiinid vane, and at
foot the stocks.
Under the framework houses respectively are the names,
" William Woodroff" " Mr. Harford, m,inister," " Widow
Russell," "Mr. Staples." Three are marJced " Void." Of the 14
others, three only are named, " Mr. Pinche," " Mr. Myles,"
" Birke ;" tivo are marked " Void," the rest UTvnamed.]
The Commissioners' Note.
This house and bawn being near finished lies in part
uncovered ; the floors and partitions not made ; the timber
thereof rotting, and the walls decaying with the weather,
having so remained these six years, and is now used for a
pound for cattle.
In a note : This house hath been repaired since the CommLs-
sioners surveyed it.
Freeholders resident on their freeholds in
this proportion - - - 1
British men present on this proportion - 16
Natives on this proportion - - 186
It were fit there were a good plantation made at the foot of
the mountain of Sleoghgallen, where Tyrone made his last
fight with the Queen's forces, which may be well seconded by
the garrison of Desert Martin, where Sir "William Windsor's
foot company lies.
' Undecipherable.
' Kntitlert " The Manor of Sal."
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The Skinners' Buildings at Crossalt, five miles from
Londonderry.
[The principal house stands in a square hawn at one
corner, part luithin and part without the line of the wall.
There are two circular flankers with shingled roofs. Within
is written on the ground " The House and Bawne at
Grossault."]
The Skinners' Buildings at Dungiven, ten miles from
the former.
[This is a most elaborate draught of a mansion house, on a
far larger scale than the rest. It is isometric.
The house forms one end of a yard fornrbcd by two lines of
offi^ces extending thence to the entrance gate. The whole is
slated. A castle is attached, and the interior is shown by a
longitudinal section.]
The Commissioners' Note.
Freeholders six ^ resident on their freeholds
in this proportion - - - 1
British men present on this proportion - 12
Natives on this proportion - - 348
It is necessary there were a strong plantation upon this
proportion in a fit place at the foot of the mountains enter-
ing into the woods of Glanconkeyne for the safety of those
parts, which will be to good purpose to answer the rest of the
plantations of Londonderry.
The Commissioners' Summary.
The whole number of British men ixdiabiting
and now found resident in the city of Lon-
donderry, the town of Coleraine, the fort
of Culm ore, and upon the whole 12 pro- '
portions planted by the Londoners, doth
contain ----- 979
Whereof armed - - - 749
A third part of the 979 British are not service-
able men.
Natives inhabiting upon the 12 proportions
of the city of London's lands - - 1,824
Natives upon the church lands and the Irish
freeholders and that of Sir Thomas Phillips,
will make at the least - - - 500
2,324
There are at least 300 idle persons over and above the
2,324.
' This probably is an error, and should be left out.
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There are many that are young men dwelling with their
parents, as likewise servants which are not within the nimiher
above-mentioned, so as there cannot be in the whole county
less than 4,000 men.
The manor houses and villages adjoining thereto are^situated
in the same manner as they are described in the book, being
the pleasantest [most] commodious places near the rivers, but
not so fit for the safety of the country.
So that it is very necessary the two baronies of Loughin-
sholin and Coleraine be forthwith strengthened by erecting
several forts and villages in the heart of the country near the
mountains, and that sufficient British be planted there to
secure that country, which Tyrone in regard of the great
fastness held for his last refuge, which the Londoners ought
willingly to yield unto in respect of the ample benefit
already received and daily accruing unto them in those
territories.
Thus has he made bold to present to His ] Majesty how
the many defects and omissions of the Londoners' plantation,
a place principally designed by His Majesty for the future
and continual settlement and strengthening of the whole
province of Ulster, which he has not manifested out of
malice to the Londoners as they unjustly charged him, but out
of his zeal to His Majesty's service, and the safety of that
commonwealth, as to His Majesty's most clear judgment
upon the discovery of the truth will plainly appear. In
which he submits his labours and travails pursued with much
hazard and charge of my own this 14 years, being ever
ready to second the same with the peril of his life in that or
any other His Majesty's service.
(Signed) Thomas Phillips.
1619.
March 28. 917., Captain Nicholas Pynnar's Survey of the Works
and Plantations performed by the City of London
in the City and County of Londonderry.^
Steame MSS., The City of Londonderry.
F. 1., 'i9. ' The City of Londonderry is now compassed about with a
Printed in Harris's very strong Wall, excellently made and neatly wrought, being
Folio^'Dub)Tn'i747 ^^^ of good lime and stone, the circuit whereof is 284: perches,
and § at 18 feet to the perch, besides the four gates which con-
tain 84 feet, and in every place of the wall it is 24i feet high,
and six feet thick The gates are all battlemented, but to
two of them there is no going up, so that they serve to no great
use, neither have they made any leaves for their gates, but
1 This portion of Pynnar's survey is given that it may be compared with Sir
Thomas Phillips' and Richard Hadsor's survey of the same plantation, only
three years before. The order has been changed and made to follovr liat of Sir
T. Phillips' and Ed. Hadsor's survey for the greater facility of comparison.
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inahe hvo drawbridges serve for two of them, and two port-
cullices for the other two. The huUwarhs are very large and
good, bemg in number nine, besides two half bullwarks, and
for four of them there may be four cannons, or other great
pieces, the rest are not all out so large but wanteth very little.
The rampart within the city -is 12 feet thick of earth; all
things are very well and substantially done, saving there
wanteth a house for the soldiers to watch in, and a centinell
house for the soldiers to stand in in the night to defend them
from, the weather, which is most extream in these parts. Since
the last survey there is built a school, which is 67 feet in length
and 25 feet in breadth, with two other small houses. Other
building there is not any within the city. The whole number
of houses within the city are 92, and in them there are 102
families, which are too few a number for the defence of such a
circuit, they being scarce able to man one of the bullwarks ;
neither is there room enough to set up 100 houses more, unless
they will make them as little as the first, and name each room
for a house.
Cuhnoore Fort.
This fort or blockhouse of Guhnoore is now in the hands of
Captain John Baker ; the walls are now finished and the
castle built, all which is strong and neatly wrought, with
platforms for their artillery ; and this is the only key and
strength of the river that goeth to the Berry.
Gould-Smiths' Hall.
3,210 acres.
John Freeman, Esq., hath this proportion, containing by
estimation 3,210 acres.
Upon this proportion there is a bawne of lime and stone
100 feet square, 16 feet high, with four flankers. Also there
is a large castle or stone house in building within the wall
which was two stories high, and the luorkmen earnestly at work
to finish it with all haste. There are also six houses of stone
and six of timber, very strong and well built, and seated in a
very good and convenient place for the King's service.
Finds plcmted and estated upon this land of British
tenants, —
Freeholders, 6, viz. : —
One having 180 acres.
Five having 60 acres le piece.
Lessees for years, 24, viz. : —
Two having 300 acres le piece.
Two having 120 acres le piece.
One having 100 acres.
Ten having 60 acres le piece.
One having 50 acres.
Four having 40 acres le piece.
Two having 30 acres le piece.
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One having 46 acres.
One having 20 acres.
Total 30 families, who ^vith their under-tenants are
able to make 90 men armed, and have taken the
oath of supremacy.
Grocers' Hall, alias Muffe.
3,210 acres.
Edmond Rowe had this proportion, hut he being dead there
is no body to ever [aver ?] for the buildings.
Upon this proportion there is a bawne in building, being
100 feet square, with four flankers ; the walls are now five feet
high. By this bawne there are built four good strong houses
of lime and stone, and tuell slated. There are four more that
are built in other places somewhat further off. There are
other houses of lime and stone that are upon the land dis-
persed, but they are built by the tenants themselves, and yet
they have no estates, a/nd likely, as they tell me, to be removed ;
some of them having spent upon their building 1001., and this
is through the slackness of the company that have not made
estates to the undertakers. All this land for the Tnost part is
inhabited with Irish.
Fishmongers' Hall, alias Ballykelle.
3,210 acres.
This proportion is in the hands of James Higgins, a mer-
chant of London, whose agent is here resident.
Upon this there is built a strong bawne of stone and li/me,
125 feet square, 12 feet high, with four flankers, and a good
house within it, bevng 50 feet square, all finished and
inhabited by the agent, and furnished with good store of
arms.
There are near to the castle 15 houses, whereof three are of
stone and lime, the rest are of timber, and are rough cast with
lime and slated. These stand i/n a convenient place for ser-
vice. There is also a church near built, which is 43 feet long,
26 wide, neatly made up, and a good preacher to teach the
people.
Finds planted and estated upon this land of British
tenants, —
Freeholders, 6, viz. : —
Five havimg 160 acres le piece.
One havmg 120 acres.
Lessees for years, 28, viz. : —
One having 240 acres.
Two having 280 acres le piece.
Four having 120 acres le piece.
■ Eight having 60 acres le piece.
One havimg 90 acres.
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Six having 20 acres le piece.
Three having 60 acres le piece.
Three having 30 acres le piece.
Total 34 families, luhich with their under-tenants
are able to make 40 men with arms.
Haberdashers' Hall, alias Ballycastle.
3,210 acres.
Sir Robert M'Lellan hath taken this of the company for
61 years ; and upon this the castle is strongly finished, being
very strong and well unsought, himself with his lady and
family dwelling in it. There is no bawn nor sign of any
nor any other hind of building, more than slight houses, after
the Irish manner, which are dispersed all over the land. The
church lyeth still as at the first, and nothing at all doing
into it. There were noTninated unto me six freeholders, which
were in Scotland, and these were set dotvn but for small quan-
tities, and 21 leaseholders, but not any one of these could show
him anything in luriting for their estates ; neither could the
landlord shoiv him any counterpains. It is true he saw the
land planted with British tenants to the number of 80 men,
and in the castle arms for them.
Clothwoi'kers' Hall.
3,210 acres.
The said Sir Robert hath taken this proportion of the com-
pany for 6 1 years, and upon this there is a castle of lime and
stone, 54 feet long, 34 feet wide, and 'i% feet in height; but
this is not as yet covered, neither no plantation with any
British tenants, but only one freeholder, which is the parson
of the parish ; for all this land is inhabited with Irish.
Colerane.
The town of Colerane is at the same state it was at the
last survey; there are but three houses added more to the
building, which are done by other men, only the city hath
allowed them 201. a piece towards their building.
That part of the town which is unbuilt is so extreame dirty
that no man is able to go in it, and especially that which
should be, and is accounted to be the market pla^e.
The walls and ramparts, built of sodds and filled with
earth, do begin to decay very much, and to moulder away, for
the ramparts are so narroiu that it is impossible they should
stand, and the bullwarks are so exceeding little that there can-
not be placed any piece of artillery, if occasion were. There
are two small ports which are made of timber and boards, and
they serve for houses for the soldiers to watch in.
This town is so poorly inhabited that there are not men
enough to man the sixth part of the wall.
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Merchant Tailors' Hall, alias Macoskm.
3,210 acres.
This is in the hands of Valentine Hartopp, Esq., who is
newly come to dwell there, having taken this proportion of the
company for 61 years. This cattle is finished, hei/ng 50 feet
long and 34 feet wide ; the castle is battlemented and built
very strong. There is no bawne begun as yet, but the gentle-
man is causing stone and lime to be laid in readiness that
they may go roundly away with it. Here near unto the
castle are built seven good houses of stone and lime, well slated
and inhabited with English, standing altogether in a well
chosen plaice. There is a fair large church well finished, being
86 feet long and 32 feet broad, the roof set up and ready to be
slated.
Finds planted and estated on this land ofBrittish tenants, —
Freeholders, six, viz. : —
6 having 60 acres le piece.
Lessees for years, 18, viz. : —
1 having 210 acres.
1 having 280 acres.
3 having 120 acres le piece.
5 having 60 acres le piece.
2 having 60 acres jointly.
6 having 36 acres le piece.
Cottagers, 5, viz. : —
Each of these have a house and a garden plott,
with three acres of land,
Totall, 29 fa/milies, able to make 40 men with good
arms, for here is great store.
Ironmongers' Hall,
3,210 acres.
George Cammynge^ agent for the company, is here resident,
but he hath no order to make any estates to any tenants that
are come hither to dwell, notwithstanding there are dimers that
have disbursed a great deal of money, and built good houses.
All that these men can get are articles of agreement for 31
years ; but they fear that this mny be altered by others that
may come after. Notwithstcmdi/ng, they pay for every town
land, which they accov/nt to be but 60 acres, 51. 10s. or 51. per
annum,. The uncertainty of this is a great hindrance of the
plantation. The castle, which was formerly begun, is thoroughly
finished, being a very good and strong castle ; and there is a
bawne of brick and lime, whereof there are but three sides
' This is the same name as Canning, and this the ancestor of the distinguished
family of Canning.
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done, without flankers, which maJceth the place of no strength.
There are also eight dwelling-houses of cageworic, some are
slated and some shingled ; hut they stand so far asunder that
they can have hut little succour one of another. Besides here
is an infinite number of Irish upon the land, which give such
great rents that the English cannot get any land.
Mercers' Hall, alias Mavanaway.
3,210 acres.
This is not set to any man as yet, hut is held by one Vernon,
agent for the company.
Upon this proportion the castle which was formerly begun,
is now thoroughly finished, being not inferior to any that is
built, for it is a good strong work, and well huilt, and a very
large hawne of 120 feet square, with four flankers, all of good
stone and lime. Not far from the bawne there are six houses
of cagework, some covered with shingles and some thatched,
and inhabitted by such poor men as they could find in the
cou/ntry, and these pay such dear rates for the land that they
are forced to take Irish tenants under them to pay the rent.
There are divers other houses of slight building, hut they are
far off, and dwell dispersedly in the wood, where they are
forced of meer necessity to relieve such wood kearn as go up
and down the country ; and as he is informed by divers in
the cowntry, there are 46 town lands of this proportion that
are set to the Irish of the sept of Glandonells, which are the
wickedest men in all the country.
Vintners' Hall.
3,210 acres.
This is in the hands of Baptist Jones, Esq., who hath built
a bawn of brick and lyme an 100 feet square, with two round
flankers and a good rampart, which is more than any of the
rest have done. There are also within the bawn two good
houses, one opposite to the other ; the one is 70 feet long and
25 feet wide ; the other is nothing inferior umto it. Near
unto the bawn he hath built 10 good English houses of cage-
work, that be very strong and covered with tiles, the street very
wide, and is to he commanded by the bawn. All these are
inhabited with English families, and himself with his wife
and family is resident therein. There are divers other good
houses hwilt v/pon the land, which are further off ; and these
use tillage plentifully after the English manner. He has
made his full nm/mber of freeholders and leaseholders ; but he
being gone vnto England and his tenants at the assizes, he saw
them not. There was good score of arms in his house, and
wpon the land 76 men, as he wcos informed.
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3,210 acres.
Hugh Sayer is upon this proportion, and upon this they
have huilt in two several places. At Marifelt there is a ha/wn
of 80 feet square, of lime and stone, with two flankers, and
the castle is now in building, being 60 feet long and 20 feet
tvide. This is now three stories high, and the roof ready to
be set up. The walls of the bawn are not as yet above 10 feet
high. Near unto the bawne there are seven houses of slight
cagework, whereof five are inhabited with poor men ; the other
two stand waste.
The other place, called Salters' Town, hath a bawne of stone
and lime 70 feet square, 12 feet high, with two flankers, and
a poor house within it of cagework, in which the farmer with
his vjife and family dwells. Here cdso are nine houses of
cagework, standing by the bawn, being inhabited with British
families, cdso a sawing mill for timber, but the glass houses
are gone to decay, and utterly undone ; there are not any
upon this land that have any estates.
Brapers' Hall, alias Moneymare.
3,210 acres.
This propoHion 'is not set to any man, but is held by the
agent, Mr. Russel. Upon this there is a strong bawn of stone
and lime an 100 feet square, 15 feet high, with two flankers
There is a castle within the bawne of the same wideness, being
battlemented,the which hath also twoflanJcers,and near finished.
Right before the castle there are built 12 houses, whereof six
are of lime and stone, very good, and six of timber, inhabited
\uith English families, and this, the best work that he has
seen for building ; a water m.ill and a malt house also. A
quarter of a mile from the town there is made a conduit head,
which brings water to all places in the bawn and town in
pipes ; but these tenants have not any estates, for the agent
can Tnake none, neither will they till such time as their land
can be improved to the utmost. Within this castle there is
good store of arms.
Skinners' Hall, alias Dungeven.
3,210 acres.
The Lady Bodington, late wife to Sir Edward Bodington,
deceased, is in possession of this, she having a grant of it from
the company for 61 years. Here is built a strong castle,
being two stories high and a half, with a large bawne of lyme
and stone, well fortified. In this the lady is now dwelling,
with 24 in her family.
There is also in another place of this land called Orossalt,
a strong castle of lime and stone, built by Sir Ediuard, being
80 feet long and 34 feet broad, with tiuo turrets to flank
it; also a bawn of lirnie and stone, an 100 feet square,
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14 feet, and four flankers ; so that on this proportion there
are two hawnes and two castles, with two villages, con-
taining 12 houses a piece. At each castle, also, there is a
church adjoining to the castle, and a good teacher to instruct
the people. There is plenty of arms in these cctstles.
Lfind planted and estated on this land of British tenants, —
Freeholders, seven, viz. : —
1 having 200 acres.
6 having 120 axires le piece.
Lessees for years, eight, viz. : —
1 having 300 acres.
4 having 160 cKres le piece.
3 having 100 acres le piece.
Cottagers, 12, viz. : —
Each of these have a house and garden plott, and
some of them three acres of land, and some two
acres.
In total 27 families resident on the Icmd, dnd
are able to make with their under tenants
80 Tuen.
A Brief of the general State of the Plantation for
persons planted in the several Counties contained in
this Book.
County of Gavan.
Freeholders - - -
Lessees for lives
Lessees for years
Cottagers - - -
- 68
- 20
- 168
- 130
Families ,
Bodies of men
- 386
- 711
County of Fermanagh.
Freeholders - - -
Lessees for lives
Lessees for years
Cottagers - - -
- 59
- 10
- 117
- 75
Families
Bodies of men
- 321
- 645
County of Bonagall.
Freeholders - - -
Lessees for lives
Lessees for years
Cottagers - - .
Families that have no estates
- 59
- 25
- 2]7
- 46
- 70
Families in all
Bodies of men
- 417
- 1,106
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Covmty of Tyrone.
Freeholders - - -
Lessees for lives
Lessees for years
Cottagers - - -
- 84
- 26
- 183
- 154
Fa/miUes
Bodies of inen
- 447-
- 2,469
Covmty of Ardmagh.
Freeholders - - -
Lessees for lives
Lessees for years
Cottagers -
- 39
- 18
- 190
- 43
■ Famiilies
Bodies of men
- 290
- 642
County of London-Derry.
Freeholders - - -
Jjessees for years
Cottagers - - -
- 25
- 78
- 16
Families
Bodies of men
- 119
- 642
The whole Content of the Six Counties.
Freeholders
Lessees for liwes
Lessees for years -
- 334
- 99
- 1,013
Families - 1,974
Bodies - 6,215 with arms.
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1619. Escheated Lands in Ulster.^
March 28. 921. Captain Nicholas Pynnar to the Lord Deputy and
Carew Papers, Cov/ncil.
^^ ■ " ' ' Has in the booh before written set down all the particulars
of the state of the plantation of the escheated lands in Ulster.
It appears by the particulars that in the British families
within mentioned there are 6,215 bodies of men, but believes
that upon occasion there may be found in those lands at least
> Carew Calendar, 1603-1634, p. 422.
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8,000 Tnen of British birth and descent, for defence thereof,
though the fourth part of the land is not fully inhabited.
Secondly, that there are now built within the counties of
Ardmagh, Tyrone, Donagall, Fermanagh, Gavan, and Lon-
donderry, 107 castles with bawnes, 42 bawnes without castles
or houses, 1,897 dwelling houses of stone and timher, after the
English manner in town reeds, besides very many such
houses in several parts which he saw not ; and yet there is
great want of buildings upon these lands, both for toiun reeds
and otherwise ; and he may say that the abode and continu-
ance of those inhabitants upon the lands is not yet made
certain. His reason is, that many of the English tenants do
not yet plough upon the lands, neither use husbandrie;
because, as he conceives they are fearful to stock themselves
with cattle or servants for those labours. Neither do the
Irish use tillage, for that they are also uncertain of their
stay, so that, by this means, the Irish ploughing nothing, do
use grazing, the English very little, and were it not for the
Scottish tenants, who plough in many places, those paris may
statue ; by reason whereof the British, who are forced to take
their lands at great rates, do lie at the greater rents, paid
unto them by the Irish tenants, who graze their land ; and if
the Irish be put away with their cattle, the British must either
forsake their dwellings or endure great distress on the sudden.
Yet the combination of the Irish is dangerous to them, by
robbing them and otherwise. Observes that the greatest
number of Irish dwell upon the lands granted to the city of
London, which happens, as he takes it, two ways : First, there
are five of the proportions assigned to the several companies,
which are not yet estated to any man, but are in the hat%ds of
the agents, who, finding the Irish more profitable, than the
British tenants, are unwilling to draw on the British, per-
suading the company that the lands arc mountainous and
unprofitable, not regarding the future security of the tvhole.
Secondly, the other seven of the proportions are leased to
several persons for 61 years, and the lessees affirm that they
are not bound to plant English, but may plant with what
people they please ; neither is the city of London bound to do
it by their patents, as they say ; and by these two actions the
British that now are there, who have many of them built
houses at their own charges, have no estates made unto them,
which is such discouragement as they are minded to depart
the land, and without better settlement %vill seek elsewhere,
wherein it is very fit the city have direction to take a present
course, that they (the tenants) may receive their assurances ;
and this being the inconvenience which in this survey he has
observed, further than what was set down formerly by Sir
Josias Bodley's last survey, he has thought good to make the
same known to their Lordships, submitting the further con-
sideration thereof to their deep judgment.
Nicholas Fyv/nar,
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1622.
Aug. 11. 922. The King to Falkland.
Acta Regia Having granted to the Archbishop of Armagh the sole power
P.R.O., ' for collecting the recusants' fines in Ireland, to be distributed
Ireland. by him to those uses for which they were appointed at his
discretion. And having been after informed by him that the
sums that have hitherto been so collected have fallen short of
what he (the King) expected, and the Archbishop having
offered to resign the gi-ant whenever required, he (the King)
authorises him, on his arrival in Ireland, to receive his sur-
render of the grant ; but still to pay so much yearly to the
Archbishop as the fines had yearly come to his hands, being,
according to his own acknowledgment, near 1,OOOZ. per annum,
to be disposed by him to such pious uses as he in his discretion
shall think fit without any account to be rendered thereof —
Farnham Castle, 11 August, in the 20th year of the reign.
Pp. 2. Enrolled at the request of Thomas Dawon, gent.
Aug. 14. 923. The King to the Lords Justices.
21^ james°l^' ^"^ *^® *^™® °^ 'LoxA Grandison's government, and upon the
Part I., No. 7. plantation of the county of Leitrim, there was established a
corporate town in a commodious place on the Shannon, called
TuUagh, and now incorporated by the name of Jamestown,
the building, walling, and fortifying of which was referred to
the care of Sir Charles Coote, a principal gentleman of that
province of approved industry and integrity, fit for the under-
taking of such a work, and of a good estate answerable for
the same. And for the good of this new town, at the petition
of the principal gentlemen and freeholders of the county of
Eoscommon, it was established by Act of State that the assizes
and quarter sessions for that county should be kept for one
and twenty years at a place within that county bordering upon
Jamestown, and now called Charlestown; and the care of
building a gaol and sessions house there was committed by
the Deputy and Council to the said Sir Charles Coote, who
has undertaken the work without charge to him (the King),
and conceived to be of great importance for the flourishing
and prosperity of the said new corporation of Jamestown, he
(the King) now directs the Lord Deputy do countenance and
assist Sir Charles Coote in building, walling, and fortifying
Jamestown and Charlestown, and to continue to him the fines
of the undertakers assigned to him for the purposes of the
work by Act of State, and to have all the necessary warrants
for taking timber, raising stone and slate and other materials,
and hiring workmen to carry on the work. — Westminster,
14 August, in the 20th year of the reign.
Aug. 14. 924. The King to the Lords Justices.
ocquet 00 . -pov the finishing of certain works already begun.
Aug. 15. 925. Privy Council to Sir Kalph Birchinshaw, Con-
^yli'lTtss. ^^^'^^^'^ ^^ *^® Musters in Ireland.
That no cheques should be remitted to any persons absent. —
15 August 1622.
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Aug. 19.
Docquet Book
Aug. 19.
Docquet Book.
Aug. 21.
Docquet Book.
Aug. 21.
Docquet Book.
Aug. 21.
Docquet Book.
Aug. 21.
Docquet Book.
Signed : Lord Archbishop of Canterbury, Lord Keeper, Lord
President, Lord Privy Seal, Lord Viscount Grandison, Lord
Carew, Mr. Secretary Calvert, Master of the Rolls, Sir John
Suckling, and .
926. The King to the Aechbishop of Aemagh.
To surrender to the Lord Deputy a grant formerly made to
the Archbishop for collecting the recusants' fines.
927. The King to Viscount Falkland.
To receive to His Majesty's use the above-mentioned sur-
render, allowing to the Archbishop nearly 1,000?. per annum
heretofore arising therefrom.
928. The King to Viscount Falkland.
To take out of the companies of horse and foot certain
numbers for his own support as Lord Deputy.
929. The King to Lord Faxkland.
To authorise the Provost Marshal of Munster to take up
such monies as have been by the judges of assize laid upon
some baronies there, as a recompense to one George Legg, who
was thrice robbed by kern and rebels.
930. The King to the Lords Justices.
To certify their opinions touching the five proportions of
land of Longford which Sir Robert Gourdon desires to have
passed to him.
931. The King to the Lords Justices.
To admit Sir Dudley Digges to be a Privy Councillor.
Aug. 21. 932.
Docquet Book.
The King to the Lords Justices.
To cause a certificate to be made of the number of acres
contained in the whole country of Upper Ossory.
Aug. 21. 933. The King to Viscount Falkland.
Docquet Book. rp^ examine all such wrongs as have been done to Sir John
Hume, of North Berwick, by encroaching on his lands in
Ulster.
Aug. 22.
Docquet Book.
Aug. 24.
Docquet Book.
934. The King to the Commissioners for the general affairs
of Ireland.
Recommends Sir Thos. Dutton to their favour, having certain
proportions of land in the plantations.
935. The King to Viscount Falkland.
To pay out of the rents of lands of the late Viscount Tullie
O'Phelim [Tulleophelim], deceased, to Rob. Kennedy, such sums
of money as shall amount to 2,665L 6s. 7d., as a debt due from
the said Viscount.
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Aug. 24. 936. The King to the Teeasuree-at-Wae.
Docquet Book. rj,^ pg^y ^^ gjj, rf j^^ Roper all such arrears as are due to him
as -well of his own pensions as of others, for better enabling
him in the work of clothing which he has undertaken.
Aug. 24. 937. The King to Viscount Falkland.
Docquet Book. rp^ accept the surrender of a grant to Sir Tho. Roper of
registering licenses for alehouses at 3s. 6d. a piece, and there-
upon to make a new grant of the same to him for seven years,
paying yearly the sum of 2,000Z. English for the same. Also
for a grant of 1,000Z. a year to him, &c.
Aug. 25. 93Ek The King to the Loeds Justices of Ireland and
Docquet Book. LOED DEPUTY.
To make a grant of two proportions of land in Leitrim to
Sir Robert Pye, Knt., and Tho. Fotherley, Esq.
Aug. 28. 939. The King to Viscount Falkland.
Docquet Book. rp^ goffer the Venetian Ambassador to transport out of
Ireland six pieces of iron ordnance.
Aug. 30. 940. The King to the Treasurers in Ireland.
Docquet Book. jq-Q^ ^q make any payment contrary to general instructions.
—Windsor Castle, 30 August 1622.
Pp. 2.
Sept. 6. 941. Commission for Sir William Parsons to be Mastee
AotaRegia of the COUET OF WaEDS, and SlE RlCHARD BOLTON
ffibermea, ^q I^q AtTOENEY, and WiLLIAM BAEKER, EsQ., to
Ireland. l^e SURVEYOR of the said Court.
For increase of the revenue, and preventing the sundry
great inconveniences if the King's wards should not have good
education in religion and learning, and their lands preserved
from waste of woods, decay of building, and other incum-
brances, he granted sundry commissions to sundry of the
Privy Council to be his commissioners for surveying and
ordering and disposing of wards, idiots, and lunatics, which
he only intended should be exercised until they had brought
matters into a better course, many of them being employed
not only in his ordinary courts of justice, but in other great
affairs, and therefore not to be detained over long in the exe-
cution of the commission. . And things by their diligence
being in a good train, and being resolved to reduce the same
to a settled course, as near as may be to the form of England,
and foreseeing that the court now to be established is likely to
be more convenient to his subjects, he now establishes the
Court of Wards and Liveries, with a seal, to be called the seal
of the court, and to have a principal judicial officer, called the
Master of the Court of Wards and Liveries, and to be named
by the King, and to have the keeping of the seal, another
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person learned in the laws to be called the King's Attorney of
the said court, and to be the second judicial officer, and one
other person to be Surveyor of Wards and Liveries, and to be
the third judicial officer of the court. And he appoints Sir
William Parsons to be the first master of the court, with the
keeping of the seal, and an annual stipend of 3001. English
money, payable out of the profits of the court, during his (the
King's) pleasure. He appoints Sir Kichard Bolton the first
King's attorney of the court, and second judicial officer, with
an annual stipend of 200 marks, payable out of the profits,
and he appoints William Barker, Esq., the first surveyor and
third judicial officer, with an annual stipend of 100 marks.
They are to have power to govern and dispose of the King's
wards, and of all idiots and lunatics, all their properties, and
of all liveries, ousterlemaines, &c., and of all periods and reliefs
due to the King, to take bonds and recognizances, to compound
for wardships and marriages, and the values and fines of them,
and by warrant to call any one before them to answer con-
cerning the matters in their charge, and to commit to prison.
— Westmiaster, 20 December, in the 20th year of the reign.
Pp. 11.
Sept. 6. 942. Articles and Instructions to the foregoing Commis-
Acta Regia gion annexed.
PR^O.! ' I'liey are to issue their warrants for inquisitions upon the
Ireland. death of any of the King's tenants, or of idiots or lunatics,
with rules for recording the same.
No grant of any wardship to be made to any recusant.
The wards to be brought up in learning in the college near
Dublin, the master, attorney, and surveyor to take order for
their maintenance. That the wards be not married to their
disparagement, nor to any recusant.
Attornies of the court to be appointed by the master, attor-
ney, and surveyor of the court.
Pp. 14.
Sept. II. 943. The King to Viscount Falkland.
For Edward Fitz Harris, of KiUinan, co. Limerick, to be
made a baronet. — Westminster, 11 September 1622.
Pp. 2.
Sept. 12. 944. Docquet of the above.
[Sept. 20.] 945. Muster of the City of Londonderry.
Mernm?^"™'' 4™0?d- ^ muster taken by Sir Thomas Philhps and Eichard Hadsor
nance" 'survey ' Office, Esq., His Majesty's Commissioners, of all the inhabitants, with
Phoenix Pnric, Dublin, their servants, residing in the county ^ (sic) of Londonderry,
with their several arms.
[The list of names is given,^ and then the following summary.]
' From the context this is plainly an error of the copying clerk.
2 This list is printed in the Ordnance Survey of the county of Londonderry,
p. 89.
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The whole number of masters and servants very well armed
are 100.
Signed : John Wrary, Capt.
23 corslets.
60 muskets.
27 halberts.
110
Sept. 20. 946.
Sir Thomas Phillips'
Memoir, p. 49, Ord-
nance Survey Office,
Phoenix Park, Dublin.
Muster of the Town of Coleraine.
The names of such as were mustered for the town of Cole-
raine the 20th September 1622, viz. : —
Then follows the list of names.
Summary : —
41 shott.
22 halberts.
25 armed men.
12 unarmed.
In all
100
Sept. 23.
Docquet Book.
Sept. 23.
Docquet Book.
Sept. 23.
S.P., Ireland,
vol. 236, 33c.
947. Creation of the Barony of Glean O'Mallun.
Grant to Sir Dermot O'Mallun, Knt., for life of the dignity
of Baron of Glean O'Mallun [Glan O'Malone], co. Clare, entail-
ing the said dignity on his two sons Albert and Francis, and
their heirs.
948. Letters of Denization.
For Albert and Francis O'Mallun, sons of Sir Dermot
O'Mallun, they being born out of His Majesty's dominions.
949. The Lord Kerry and Lixnaw to [
]•
The manifold difficulties he endured in that place forced him
thus to trouble him for a copy of what order was conceived, as
well touching his restraint as otherwise. Without this knew
not what was expected from him or what he was committed
for, which he left to his consideration. — From the Flete,
23 September 1622.-
P. 1. Signed. Endd. : " The Lord of Kerry to my
master."
Sept. 29. 950. Lord Chichester to the Lords of the Council.
vol 'ase'^si"' Bequests to have the above order altered, so far as relates
' ' ' to the five horsemen of his troop, which he brought into
England.— 29 September 1622.
P. 1. Signed. Endd.
Sept. 30. 951. The Kino to Viscount Falkland.
Docquet Book. j^^j. ^ grant to be made to Sir Ric. Aldworth in fee-farm of
a quarter of lands called the quarter of Aghtrasney in Clanaw-
lift'e, CO. Cork.
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Sept. 30. 952. The King to the Lord Deputy and Chancellor.
Dooquet Book. rp^ forbear hearing a suit in Chancery by Arthur Keating
and others against Sir Wm. St. Leger.
Sept. 30. 953. The King to the Same.
Docquet Book. p^j. ^ gj-ant to be made to Margaret Jule, alias Julius, and
her heirs (being sole sister of Alex. Jule, deceased) of certain
lands escheated to the King, she not being a free denizen of
that kingdom, and also to make letters of denization for her
and her children.
vol. 236, 35.
Oct. 1. 954. Lord Deputy and Council to the Privy Council.
toI 'asfi^'ss^' Advertisements amounting in substance to a general obser-
vation, shewed that such corrupt and ill-affected men as were
wont seldom to appear, now of late shewed themselves with
much boldness, and spoke more bravely than they should.
Particularly the priests everywhere swarmed and grew far
more insolent than before, infusing into the people hopes of
alteration and toleration of the religion so generally pro-
fessed there, insomuch as the cities and towns began already
to think how they might, by their elections, draw back the
magistracies into the hands of recusants, contrary to the
practice that had for divers years been used.
And it was observed that the Irish captains sent thither
that summer had been very slow in their levies, and lingered
the time till the then approach of wintei', when only Capt.
FitzGerrett had shipped away some 200 men and Capt. Dela-
hoyde had lately drawn 300 men to the parts thereabouts near
Dublin, pretending to do as Capt. FitzGerrett had done, but no
shipping was as yet in readiness, so as he laid these soldiers
upon the country, who become a burden to the people ; but
they would do their best to hasten them away with all speed,
as they did the former.
The other captains, and especially Maguire (the eldest son
of an arch-traitor, and a man of very malicious spirit himself)
loitered in Ulster, and not containing himself within the
limits prescribed by the late Lords Justices, suffered his men
(who, for the most part, were persons dangerous and formerly
branded) to range up and down the country in greater troops
than they should, whereby spoils and robberies were frequently
committed and the good subjects grieved and terrified. He
might long since have sent away greater numbers than he was
now to transport, but he had rather employed his time in
spying and prying, riding into the counties of Fermannagh,
Monahan, Donegall, and other countries, curiously observing
all parts and places, and acquainting himself with all the
principal and dangerous persons, and enticing away the children
from the age of 12 and upwards, to be conveyed for their edu-
cation into foreign parts. But he (the Deputy) had sent for
him and those other captains to be there within 10 days, and
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for the 300 men brought hither under pretence to be shipped
from thence, they (the Council) have called thither certain
troops of horse to attend their behaviour and to meet with
any mischief that might arise.
Are also advertised of the excessive numbers in the remote
parts (and especially where the late plantations have been
made) of idle, young, and active persons, who being unprovided
of means to live, were become discontented and eager after
alteration and rebellion, and the winter then approaching and
the nights growing long and dark, there might be outrages and
murders committed upon some of the inhabitants of the plan-
tations.
Lament the state of the army, who are now this Michaelmas
three years behind of their pay. Before his (the Deputy's)
arrival they were the better contented, hoping that he should
bring money with him, but that comfort failing them they
now were ready to disband, and some had in a manner refused
to muster as Sir John King told them, who was newly returned
f i-om the general view of all the companies, and spoke much
of the misery. — Dublin Castle, 1 October 1622.
Signed : H. Falkland, Ad. Loftus, Cane, C. Wilmot, Hen.
Valentia, To. Caullield, Hen. Docwi-a, Fr. Aungier, Fr. Blundell,
J. Blenerhassett, Dud. Norton, Fran. Ruishe, Tho. Roper, John
Vaughan, Cha. Coote, J. Kinge.
Pf. 3. Endd. : " Copy from the Lord Deputy and Council
of Ireland to the Lords concerning the state of the country.
The original sent to the King."
Oct. 4. 955. The King to the Archbishop op Armagh.
Docquet Book. Recommends Mr. James Steward, a young scholar, for some
ecclesiastical preferment in Ireland.
vol. 236, 36.
Oct. 5. 956. Lord Deputy Falkland to the Privy Council.
^■'^■' .^I?^?f ' Want of money for the army. The 1,500L ordained for the
vol. 'i36. 3fi. ,, , f .J '
whole years extraordmaries all spent but 1001. before his
amval. He prays for QOOl. more. — Dublin Castle, 5 October
1622.
Pp. 2. Signed. Add. Endd. Sealed.
Oct. 7. 957. Creation of Earldom of Desmond.
Docquet Book. George Fielding created Baron Fielding of Lecagh, Viscount
Callan, and Earl of Desmond, the earldom only to be enjoyed
on death of the present Earl Desmond without heirs male.
Oct. 12. 958. Privy Council to the Lord Deputy and Council.
^'^{'llf^^^' Have received theirs of the 1st inst. The magistracies of
"" ■ ' ' ■ the cities and towns must be kept from the recusants. The
captains that have exceeded their limitations to be inquired
of, particularly Capt. Maguire's abuse. The youths not to
pass to foreign parts for education. Means would be taken for
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relief of the army. Aid money to be collected. The Commis-
sioners to be called home to I'eport. — 12 October 1622.
Pp. 2. Endd.
Oct. 14. 959. Lord Deputy and Commissioneks to the Privy
S.P., Ireland, COUNCIL.
' ■ Represent the lamentable consequences of the order from
England for abolishing pensions, some parties being ladies who
held pensions in compensation for the lands which they had
surrendered for furtherance of the plantations.
Ladies such as the Countess of Tireconnel and others were
included, who have not their pensions 'from bounty, but in
compensation for lands in right of jointure. — Dublin Castle,
14 October 1622.
Signed : H. Falkland, Wihnot, To. Caulfield, Will. Jones,
Fr. Blundell, James Perrott, Dud. Norton, Th. Penruddok,
Na. Riche, Hen. Bourgchier, Theo. Price, Tho. Crewe.
Pp. 2. Add. Endd.
Oct. 24. 960. The King to the Lord Deputy and Council.
To grant a concordatum for 230L to Viscount Grandison
for defraying the charges of his transportation out of Ireland.
— Westminster, 24 October 1622.
Oct. 24. 961. Docquet of the above.
Oct. 24. 962. The King to the Treasuree-at-Wae, &c.
To make certain payments to Viscount Grandison for com-
panies of horse and foot, &c. — Westminster, 24 October 1622.
Oct. 24. 963. Docquet of the above.
Oct. 25. 964. The King to the Lord Deputy.
DooquetBook. Gives him power to renew and confirm to the town of
Navan all their former charters and liberties, and a grant of
customs and toUs of the market.
Oct. 30. 965. The King to the Lord Deputy and Council.
Docquet Book. ijo administer the oath of a Privy Councillor to Sir James
Erskine, he having transported himself into those parts to
make his residence there.
Nov. 16. 966. Lord Deputy and Council to the Privy Council.
^'"^ 'Mfi'T<f' "'■^ want of money. The Treasurer could not get in the
' " revenue. How to replenish the land again with money would be
worthy of weighty consideration, and should be the subject of
other letters thereafter. They were put to strange shifts to
provide a small sum to dispatch the Viscount of Valentia with
two companies of foot and a few horse into Leix, whither (by
degrees) had resorted an extraordinary number of the trans-
planted Moores contrary to former proclamations and Acts of
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Nov. 19.
S.P., Ireland,
vol. 236, 40.
Nov. 22.
Grant Book,
p. 350.
Nov 29.
S.P., Ireland,
vol. 236,41.
Dec. 9.
S. P., Ireland,
vol. 236,42.
Dec. 23.
Grant Book,
p. 350.
State, they being pretenders to the lands of those parts.
Hoped to take some good course to dispatch them out of
hand.— Dublin Castle, 16 November 1622.
Signed : H. Falkland, A. T. Loftus, Cane, Thomond, Wil-
mot, Hen. Valentia, J. Claneboye, To. Caulfield, Hen. Docwra,
Fr. Aungier, Fra. BlundeU, Laur. Esmonde, Fr. Annesley, Ge.
Shurley, Dom. Sarsfield, Cha. Coote, Tho. Eoper, Dud. Norton,
Eog. Jones, J. Kinge, Ad. Loftus, John Vaughan.
Pp. 3. Add. Endd.
967. Lord Deputy and Council to the Peivy Council.
Recommend Charles Jones and George Haswell to their
consideration for their pains and services in the late commis-
sion on the state of Ireland. — Dublin, 19 November 1622.
Signed: H. Falkland, A. T. Loftus, Cane, Wilmot, To.
Caulfield, Fra. Blundell, Dud. Norton, Fra. Annesley, Wm.
Parsons, Jo. Jephson.
P. 1. Add. Endd.
968. Creation of the Barony of Fielding and of Viscounty
OF Lacagh, and Reversion of the Earldom op Des-
mond.
George Fielding made Baron Fielding of Lacagh in Irelandj
and also Viscount Callan and Earl Desmond after the death
of Richard Preston, Earl of Desmond, without issue male.
969. Lord Deputy and Council to the Privy Council.
Recommend Sir Thomas Asshe's suit and claims for land
he had surrendered for accommodating the plantations. —
Dublin Castle, 29 November 1622.
Signed : H. Falkland, A. T. Loftus, Cane, La. Dublin,
Wilmot, J. Claneboy, To. Caulfield, Hen. Docwra, Fra. Blun-
dell, Dud. Norton, Tho. Roper, Roger Jones.
Pp. 2. Add Endd.
970. Lord Deputy Falkland to the Privy Council.
Many companies have threatened to abandon their forts
and garrisons. Had borrowed 2,000Z. of the Lord Brabazon
to quiet them. Desired he might be repaid. The Irish
captains levying men for Spain desired to stay till spring. —
Dublin Castle, 9 December 1622.'
Pp. 2. Signed. Add. Endd.
971. Commission for the Court of Wards and Liveries.
Erection of the Court of Wards and Liveries in Ireland.
[ 1622.] 972
S.P., Ireland,
vol. 236, 43.
The King to the Lord Deputy.
The undertakers of Ulster to have new patents, with divers
directions for framing of the same, restrictions on letting to
natives, &c. (Draught probably founded on the propositions.
—22 June 1622.)
Pp. 2.
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[ 1622.] 973. Petition of Patrick Fitzmorris to the Privy Council.
T^ '236^ 44^' ^^® much reduced by the unhappy suits with his father,
who evaded all orders. Prays for letters for enforcing their
order of 4th June 1622.
P. 1.
[ 1622.] 974. The King to the Lord Deputy.i
vorsrsfp.^To. Directs him to grant to Kichard (Preston) Viscount Ding-
wall, Earl of Desmond, without fine in fee-farm, such lord-
ships 'as were parcel of the lands of Gerot Fitzgerald, late
Earl of Desmond, his adherents or accomplices attainted ot
high treason, and come to the Crown by Act of Parliament,
the composition royal established in that kingdom to be
preserved, to be held of the castle of Dublin in free and
common soccage.
Pp. 3. Copy. Endd.
[ 1622.] 975. Petition of the Countess of Tirconell to the Privy
S.P., Ireland, COUNCIL.
That her pension may be [paid out of the Customs in Ire-
land, as formerly, together with arrearages.
[N.B. — It appears that this petition was referred to the
Lords Committees for Irish affairs, but the date of the refe-
rence is obliterated.]
P. L
[ 1622.] 976. Petition of Myles Burke, Esq., to the Privy Council
1 236^46' ^^^ orders to the keeper of the Gatehouse to bring him
' ' before the Council to answer such articles as may be objected
against him.
[ 1622.] 977. Petition of Walter Earl of Ormond and Ossory to
S.P., Ireland, the KiNG.
' ' Complains of a strict construction by the Master and
Attorney of the Wards put upon the royal letters in his favour
of May 5, and praying that all proceedings may be stayed
until the diiferences betwixt the petitioner and the Earl of
Desmond be settled.
P. 1.
> Carew Calendar, 1603-1624, p. 427.
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Jan. 14. 978. Lord Deputy Falkland to Privy Council.
^^r2sf T*^' ^^^ received their letters concerning Sir Ealph Birchensha's
' ' papers, -which before receipt Sir John King had taken posses-
sion of. Suggests that the place of Sir Ealph should not be
filled up, as useless, as the Muster-master did his duty.
It was intended in the last establishment that it should
cease upon his death, and thereupon he obtained a grant from
His Majesty of two several pensions of 1501. per annum to
his wife and son if they should survive him, which they were
then to enjoy.
Had now furnished Captain O'Neale with money to trans-
port his soldiers away, and he had taken his leave a week
since. Captain Donelly was gone long since, and Captain
Magwyre would soon follow them.
Had made diligent inquiry for Thomas Burton, of whom, if
he light on him in this kingdom, he would give a more par-
ticular account.
Feared that the army will oppress the country, if not sup-
plied with money.
Conceived it no small disgrace to him now at the first that
Lord Brabazon's day for his 2,000?. was past, and no order taken
there, or money in the Exchequer there to pay him, being bor-
rowed by warrant from their Lordships, and on so urgent an
occasion as the preventing the soldiers mutinously abandon-
ing their garrisons, some of them being then come up to
Dublin, and the payments being made forward towards their
growing entertainments, and not for clearing of arrears, where-
with he (Falkland) would not meddle.
Without supply of money cannot lay a foundation to erect
his building upon, " which must be done in time, for otherwise,
unless the Heaven's cataracts should be opened, and money
rained down from thence, the apprehensions of some could not
be accomplished." — Dublin Castle, 14 January 1622[3].
Pp. 3. Signed. Add. Endd.
Jan. 20. 979. Lord Deputy Falkland to Privy Council.
S.P., Ireland, In accordance with the directions of the 18th ult., had had
vol. 237, 2. Thomas Burton that day apprehended by some men of trust.
Had sent him forward by a barque of Chester, with instruc-
tions to deliver him into the custody of the Mayor of Chester
whom he had ordered to have him delivered safely from sherifl
to sheriff till he shall be brought before their Lordships in
London. — Dublin Castle, 20 January 1622-3.
P. 1. Signed. Sealed. Add. Endd.
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Jan. 21. 980. Proclamation of the Loed Deputy and Council.^
^reiT^*^^"^^' Recites the mischiefs produced by the extraordinary resort
' " ' hither of titular bishops, abbots, Jesuits, and friars, who set
up a foreign authority and claim ecclesiastical jurisdiction, and
that inferior secular priests exact fees for christening, marry-
ing, &c., and by preaching alienate the affections of the people
from the King. And that in spite of sundry proclamations from
time to time issued, ordering them to leave the kingdom,
they have flocked hither in greater numbers, and more boldly
and presumptuously shown and declared themselves in open
assemblies, and by such acts confirm the people in their dis-
obedience ; and the King having given special directions to
that effect, they (the Deputy and Council) now command them
to depart the kingdom within 40 days on pain of arrest and
imprisonment ; provided that if any of them shall within that
time submit themselves and conform and repair to church,
they shall be protected. — Dated at the Castle of Dublin.
Signed : Adam Loftus, Cane, Hen. Valentia, Fr. Aungier,
Fra. Blundell, Geo. Shurley, J. Blenerhayset, Dudley Norton,
Fra. Annesley, William Parsons, Roger Jones, J. King, Adam
Loftus.
Imprinted at Dublin by the Society of Stationers, A.D.
1623.
[ ] 981. Certain Notes for saving His Majesty's Charges,
Carew Papers, and increasing his Revenue, reinforcing his Army by
vol. 616, p. 133. 1 000 men, and saving in seven years 100,000?.^
There are 200 pensioners dwelling all about Dublin. They
are to have horses and arms, and to be mustered quarterly.
Every commander of a fort to dwell there, for many captains
dwell far from their commands. Every county to have a
number of trained soldiers. Charity lands and church lands
not to be granted in fee-farm, but leased for years. The
undertakers of Ulster to be in person there with their tenants,
for the plantation goes slowly forward. The King's ways to
be surveyed upon ancient men's oaths, and then registered and
recorded. All Irish lords to be commanded to grant leases to
their tenants ; tenants to build houses and dwell in settled
places. No pensions in reversion. No bridge or highway
charge to proceed out of the Exchequer. No monopoly, or
lands spiritual or temporal, to pass until it be made known
by a registrar general what is the true value.
' Pp. 3. Endd.
Jan. 26. 982. Lord Deputy Falkland to Privy Council.
^vol'237'^3"^' ^^ 'LovdL Chichester's government the rude and uncivil
custom, long continued in many places, of ploughing with
' Carew Calendar, 1603-1624, p. 432. 2 i^id., p. 434.
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horses by the tails, was prohibited under fine of 10s,, rather
than under pain of personal punishment. Afterwards a grant
of these fines was made by His Majesty to Sir William Vudale
[Uvedale] at a yearly rent of lOOl In a memorial presented
to the late Commissioners it was inserted as a grievance that
this benefit went to a private hand. The matter was debated
by the Commissioners, who, while agreeing in reprobating the
custom, were divided in opinion whether the personal or
pecuniary punishment should be inflicted on future offenders.
Requests their Lordships' decision, as the time of collection is
at hand. Suggests that if the fines be abolished, His Majesty's
revenue will lose 1001. yearly, and countenance will be given
to continue a most barbarous and rude custom, but leaves
it to their consideration. — Dublin Castle, 26 January 1622.
P. 1. Signed. Sealed. Add. Endd. : Feb. {sic) 1622,
" A Ire. from the Ld. Deputy to the Lords concerning plough-
ing with horses by the tayles."
Yol. 237, 4.
Jan. 29. 983. Petition of Richard Earl of Cork and Sir Wm
S.P., Ireland, PoWER to the PRESIDENT AND COUNCIL OF MUNSTER'
For a commission to examine witnesses for the ending of
divers controversies between them, and for the clearing and
settling the meeres between Broghill and Rathgogan, which
belong to the Earl of Cork, and Kilbolane, which belongs to
Sir Wm. Power.
1 sheet of brief 2Jost. Endd. : " 29 Jan. 1622. The copy of
the Earl of Cork and Sir Wm. Power's petition to the Lord
President and Council of Mounster to grant a commission
under the privy signet of the province for authorising com-
missioners to proceed between them as is within written, with
a copy of the articles of agreement between the said Earl and
Sir Wm. by their mutual consents touching the mearing the
lands within mentioned under their hands and seals."
TOl. 237, 5.
Feb. 14. 984. Walter Earl of Ormond and Ossory to the Marquis
S.P., Ireland, oF BUCKINGHAM.
His confidence of his honourable favour and mediation to
His Majesty on his behalf, concerning the differences betwixt
the Lord of Desmond and him, encouraged him to refer himself
wholly to His Majesty, as he knows. Prays him therefore to
move His Majesty to command his attendance to perform his
(Ormonde's) promise made to him (the Marquis). Sends this
gentleman to attend his pleasure therein, and in this expecta-
tion remains, &c. — The Fleet, 14 February 1622.
P. 1. Signed. Add. : " To the Rt. Hon. my very good
Lord the Marquess of Buckingham, Lord Admiral of England."
Endd. : " Letter from the Lord Ormond desiring leave to
attend the King."
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[Feb. 20.] 985. Petition of Brian O'Rotjrke to the Lords and
^^^j-'^^^'^°^' Others of the Privy Council.
That being by their honours committed into the hands of
Aquila Weekes, keeper of the Gatehouse, where he has re-
mained the space of two years, having no means allowed him
by the said keeper ; so it was that now of late the said keeper
gave command to his man to lay hands on the petitioner, and
put him into a dungeon, where they manacled his hands to
a post a whole night, and the morning following committed
him close prisoner, not showing any warrant from them (the
Lords), so that he still remained in daily fear of his life, being
in the hands of such a cruel keeper.
Prays therefore to be called before them to clear himself of
those imputations which the said Weekes laid before them
against him ; and further, that he might be removed to the
Fleet, with an allowance for his maintenance, and that then
the warden of the Fleet might report to them his carriage and
behaviour.
P.l.
Note on dors, in 'pencil : " On the 11th March 1621 Bryan
O'Rourke was transferred from the Fleet to the Gatehouse
(Council Reg.). He here petitions to be sent back to his old
quarters."
Feb. 27. 986. Lord President Mandeville to Sir Edward Conway.
Conway Papers, Concerning the business of Ireland drew thus near to an
end of it, as that they had settled the new list concerning
the revenue, with a great saving. All other parts they had
gone through, as the settling of the Church, the six planta-
tions, the courts of justice, the army and officers therein, the
observation of His Majesty's late directions, the recalling or
reforming of many patents, monopolies, licences, and offices in
reversion. All these they had considered of, so now thc}^ were
to be digested and put in several frames, which were given
to his care, and he had it in some forwardness. Had deter-
mined two things in the commission of trade, and the Lords
of the Council had approved of them, viz. : 1, making of
cloth hereafter ; 2, to have the ryals (reals) of Spain pro-
claimed current at 4s. Qd. each. Went no higher, because
their [English] money should rather exceed theirs in value. —
Whitehall, 27 February 1622.
P. 1. Sealed. Signed. Add. Endd.
Feb. 28. 987. Lord Deputy to the Privy Council.
^Toi' 237^*6'^' ■'■^ accomplishment of their commands had con vented the.
Lord Bishop of Ossorie hither, who was come, but so much
weakened by sickness as to be unable to attend their Lord-
ships in person at present. In the meantime he presented them
by petition with an apology in his own defence, and if they
should not be fully satisfied would (as soon as he could recover
strength) attend them there.
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Found no such letter from His Majesty as they mentioned of
the 8th of September, anno 19°, concerning St. Mary Abbey,
but believed the date mistaken, having one of the 5th of the
same month and year, wherein the Deputy for the time being
was required to accept of a surrender of a former grant to the
Lord Viscount Claneboy and Sir James Carroll of St. Mary
Abbey, and to pass a new grant in fee-farm in lieu thereof ;
by virtue of which he had already taken the surrender, and
signed a fyant for the fee-farm given, but would no further
proceed until further order.
Had stopped all new payments to the army out of the sur-
plusage of the revenue, excepting the 2,000i. borrowed of the
Lord Brabazon, the Lord Chichester and the Lord Grandison's
entertainments appointed to be paid, and 1,200Z. • more before
allotted to others of the captains at the same time, but by way
of imprest on their growing entertainments and of their
arrears.
Upon receipt of their letters directions were sent from him-
self and Council to the several counties throughout the kingdom,
to nominate four commissioners (one out of each province),
forthwith to attend their Lordships there, but have left the
free election of them wholly to their own choice. Had charged
the ofl&cers of the Customs in aU the ports to suffer no more
wool to be exported unless to England and Wales, and to such
ports there as were allowed of by former proclamations and
directions. — Dublin Castle, 28 February 1622.
Pp. 2. Signed. Add. Endd.
March 3. 988. The King to St. John, Viscount Grandison.
Conway Papers. Concerning the business 'between the Lady Desmond and
the Earl of Ormond.— Newmarket, 3 March 1622.
Pp. 2. No Signature. Endd.
March 3. 989. [The King] to the Lord Keeper.
Conway^Papers, Kefers to the hearing of the business between the Earl
of Desmond and his lady on the one part, and the Earl of
Ormond on the other part. — Newmarket, 3, 1622.
P. 1. Copy. No Signatwre. Endd.
March 3. 990. Lord Deputy Falkland to Sir Edward Conway.
ym"237'^'!'^' Although the bearer, Mr. Clifford, was so weU known as not
' " ' ' to require any recommendation, cannot but say that when he
(Sir Edward) shall salute him he will take by the hand a
right honest and intelligent gentleman. Had been late in this
discovery, both by reason of his (Clifford's) modesty, and his
own recent arrival in the country, but has had some oc-
casions of late to recognise his sufficiency. Earnestly recom-
mends him. — Dublin Castle, 3 March 1622.
P. 1. Signed. Sealed. Add. Endd.
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March 8.
S.P., Ireland,
vol. 237, 8.
991. Lord Deputy to the Privy Council.
Had received the letters for the yearly fine of 10s. on such
as plough with their horses by the tails, and others to stop all
grants of land, which he desired might be explained. Lord
Caulfield would relate the proceedings of Sir John M'Coghlan,
then imprisoned for having lately 'possessed himself of a castle
in his own country assigned to an undertaker. — DubHn
Castle, 8 March 1622.
P. 1. Signed. Add. Endd.
March 8. 992. The King to the Lord Deputy.
S.P., Ireland.
No number.
vol. 237.
For Malcolm Hamilton, Chancellor of Down, to be Arch-
bishop of Cashel and Bishop of Emly, and to have the
parsonage of Davenes, and chancellorship of Down in commen-
dam.— Westminster, 8 March 1622.
Pp. 3.
March 8. 993. The King to the Lord Deputy.
NonS^to^' ^°.^ Archibald Hamilton, younger brother of Sir Claude
vol. 237. Hamilton of Cloness, to be Bishop of Killala, and to have the
bishoprick of Ardconragh (Achonry) in commendam.
March 11.
Grant Book,
p. 242.
994. Viscounty of Dillon of Costillo Gallen created.
Sir Talbot Dillon made Viscount Dillon of Costillo Gallen
in Ireland.
March 11. 995.
Grant Book,
p. 308.
March 13. 996
S.P., Ireland,
vol. 237, 11.
March 14. 997,
S.P., Ireland,
vol. 237, 12.
The Viscounty of Valentia created.
Sir Francis Annesley, Bart.; made Viscount de Valentia in
Ireland, in reversion expectant on the death of Sir Henry
Power, Viscount Valentia, without issue male.
Certificate from Lord Chichester, Carew, and
Grandison, and F. Brook, to [the Privy Council].
Report on the two advices by Deputy Grandison concerning
the plantations of Longford and Ely O'Carroll. The platform
presented to His Majesty by the Archbishop of Canterbury,
Earl of Arundel, the Lord Carew, and Mr. Secretary Naunton,
for the distribution of these countries, and His Majesty's
instructions justifying Grandison's proceedings therein.
P. 1. Endd.
Lord Deputy to the Privy Council.
Before coming from thence, made a proposal for a grant of
a fishing on the borders of the county of Mayo, the inhabitants
whereof have been always more apt to rebellion than any in
that kingdom, insomuch that the very women have borne
arms there, whereof one Grany ne Maly was famous, and is
yet renowned by them, to be passed to 40 gentlemen for 21
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years. That would not hinder the proposition for a general
grant of the fishings throughout Ireland, and the subsidy men
would be augmented.— Dublin Castle, 14 March 1622[3].
P. 1. Signed. Add. Endd.
March 14. 998. Project for Fishing in Ibeland.
S.P., Ireland, With view to Overthrow the gain of the Hollanders by
vol. 237, . fishing, and to set 20,000 people on work who will feed on the
victuals of Ireland and prove a great preserving of victuals in
England, a patent for 30 years to 40 gentlemen is desired.
The Lord Falkland, Lord Carew, Lord Brooke, Mr. Treasurer,
and Sir Julius CjBsar are named after the end.
March 14. 999. Project of one going to settle a Fishing in the County
S.P., Ireland, oF Mayo lately granted by the King.
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' ■ Capt. Duffield's project for ship building, and providing
10,000 seamen, much approved for completion.
P. 1.
March 14. 1000. The King to Falkland.
^'^{'llf'^i^' Sends instructions for the settling of the revenues, so as to
defraytheannualchargefromthelst of April next. In the dis-
tribution of money due, two-thirds of the arrears due to the army
be provided for, and of them, those first that are most behind,
and the moiety of all the arrears of pensions to be provided
for in the second place, and amongst them those pensions which
have been granted in lieu of dowers and other valuable con-
siderations to be preferred before those that stand upon mere
bounty.
Pp. 2. Endd.
March 14. 1001. A copy of the above attested by the Lord Deputy.
S.P., Ireland, Pp. 3. Endd.
Tol. 237, 14.
March 17. 1002. SiR Francis Blundell made Vice-Treasurer.
■'^''t°*5.nQ°''' Gti"ant to Sir Francis BlundeU, Bart, of the office of Vice-
Treasurer and Eeceiver-General in Ireland, during pleasure.
p. 309.
•vol. 237, 15.
[March.] 1003. Viscount Mandeville to Sir Thomas Edmonds.
^.■^■'o^'^T^T'f' Sends him the note he desired. Enough to let the King
see they had not been idle in his absence of some other
things he had given him account before. Of these Irish causes
the King required to have the reports piece by piece, that all
might not trouble him at once. So has sent him that which
was read to-day at the board, and allowed. Begs him to give
order to Mr. Secretary Conway that it may be returned when
the King has seen it. Thus wishing him a happy journey,
rests his assured own friend.
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P. 1. Signed. Add. : " To the Et. Hon. Sir Tho. Edmonds,
Treasurer of His Majesty's house." Endd. : " March 1622,
Lord President to Mr. Secretary."
March 17. 1004. Lord President Mandeville to Sir Edw. Conwey.
voT' 2^2^7'T6^' Thought His Majesty's leisure would not permit him to read
those things he sent. Has received back both those pieces,
the rest he has performed, and all shall be ready when the
King commands. — Whitehall, 17 March 1623.
P. 1. Signed. Add. Endd. Sealed.
March 20. 1005. The King to Falkland.
^n^ernica^ He is to grace and countenance the persons of the lately-
P.R.O., ' erected master, attorney and surveyor, of the Court of Wards
Ireland. and Liveries, and to signify to all the judges to be assisting
those officers in all cases of doubt and debates depending
there. — Westminster, 20 March, in the 20th year of the reign.
Pp. 1^. Enrolled at the request of Richard Veele, gent, on
the 15th of April 1623.
March 21. 1006. Inquiry into the State of Ireland.
^'^p'*34i°'^' Commission to the Deputy of Ireland, &c. to inquire into
the religious and civil state of Ireland, &c.
March 22. 1007. Lord Treasurer Middlesex to Sir Edw. Conway.
^^oi'isf^i^.' ^.^^^^ ^™ ^'^^ ^®**^^ *° *^® Deputy of Ireland for His
Majesty's perusal. Excused himself if he seemed over earnest
in that great work of his out of the true sense he had how
much it concerned the King both in honour and profit, and for
the safety and public good of that kingdom, to have it well
settled.— Chelsea, 22 March 1622.
Begs him to return him his letter again with His Majesty's
pleasure in it, with what convenient despatch he can, because
the packet for Ireland is to be hastened over.
P. 1. Signed. Add. Endd. Enclosing,
March. 1008. Memorandum of Eeasons to move the King to grant lands
S.P., Ireland, jq Ireland in fee-farm.
Tol. 237, 17a. i . ^ »
Eight in number, chiefly founded on considerations of
revenue, probably by Lord Deputy Falkland.
Pp. 3. Endd. : " Ireland, fee farms."
April 1. 1009. An Establishment.
Tol.''237,l8.' Expresses the numbers of all the officers, general bands,
and companies of horse and foot, and warders in castles,
appointed to serve the realm of Ireland, with their entertain-
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ments and wages, by the day, month, and year. The same to
begin for and from the 1st day of April 1623, and to be paid
by the Treasurer-at-War.
Pp. 4, hroad. Endd.
[April 1.] 1010. List of Officers, General and Provincial Con-
S.P., Ireland, STABLES and WARDERS.
' ■ Officers, General. — The Lord Deputy, Lord Powerscourt,
Marshal; Lord Docwra, Treasurer-at-War; Lord Caulfield,
Master of Ordnance ; Sir John Kinge, Muster-Master ; Sir Tho.
Dutton, Scout Master ; James Weaver, Chirurgeon to the State ;
Capt. Pikeman, Corporal of the Field.
Provincial Officers. — Earl of Thomond, Lord President of
Mounster; Lord Wilmot, Lord President of Connaught; Sir
Ri. Aldworth, Provost-Marshal of Mounster ; Sir Cha. Coote,
Provost-Marshal of Connaught; Lord Docwra, Governor of
Lough Foile; Lord Chichester, Governor of Carrigfergus ;
Lord Valentia, Governor of Leixe ; Lord Ibracken, Commander
of the Forces in Thomond; Lord Blaney, Sheneshall of
Monanghan : Sir Ei. Morrison, Governor of Wexford and
Waterford; John Bowen, Provost-Marshal of Leinster; Sir
Moyses Hill, Provost-Marshal of Ulster.
Horse Troops. — Lord Falkland, Lord Deputy, Lord Chi-
chester, Lord Grandison, Lord Moore, L. Wilmot, Sir John
Kingsmell ; these six liable to cheque.
These horsemen following are by retinue, viz. : Lord Powers-
court, Sir Ei. Aldworth, Sir Cha. Coote, Sir Edw. Herbert,
Lord Chichester.
Footmen. — Lord Deputy, Lord Grandison, Lord Chichester,
Earl of Thomond, Earl of Clanrickaide, Lord Crumwell, Lord
Wilmot, Lord Docwra, Lord Valentia, Lord Powerscourt, Lord
Blaney, Lord Esmonde, Sir Barnaby Bryan, Sir Arth. Savage,
Lord Caulfield, Sir Ei. Morrison, Sir Fowlke Conway, Sir Th.
Eoper, Sir Arth. Blundell, Capt. Tutchbourne, Sir Th. Rother-
ham. Sir Fra. Cooke, Sir Wm. Stewarte, -Sir Arth. Bassett, Sir
John Vaughan, Sir Eoj. Hoape.
Constables and Warders. — Eoy. Davies, Constable of Dublin
Castle ; Sir Ad. Loftus, Constable of Maryborough ; Fra
Hisson, porter there ; Lord Moore, Constable of Phillipstown ;
Capt. Dale, Constable of Portchester ; Maurice Barckley, Con-
stable of Limerick Castle.; Sir Th. Eoper, Constable of Castle-
maine ; Edw. Carew, Constable of Dungarven ; Lord Wilmot,
Constable of Athlone ; Capt. St. Barbe, Constable of Ballyne-
fadd ; Sir Maurice Griffith, Constable of Drumruske ; Sir
Faithful Forteseue, Constable of Carrigfergus ; Capt. Smyth,
Constable of Moyry Castle ; John Leigh and Daniel Leigh,
Constables of the Omey ; Sir Claude Hamilton, Constable of
Toome ; Sir Wm. Coole, Constable of Enniskillin.
Pp. 3, Endd.
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[1623.] 1011. The King to the Lord Deputy.
Tol.'237, 19.' Arrears to be collected. - Sir T. Conway to have an assign-
after March. ment for the arrears of his entertainments out of a,rrears of
rents and casualties due to the King at Michaelmas
Pp.S.
April 3. 1012. The King to Falkland.
^T 237*^20'^' -^^^ Lord Docwra, the Treasurer-at-Wars, to be licensed to
come over, and to bring the ledger book and all accounts. —
Westminster, 3 April.
Pp. 2.
April 11. 1013. Confession of Carew Haete at his death.
^ f 2?7''^2i'^' Acknowledges his guilt in promising to marry Jane Varey
' ' after his wife's death, but denying that he had anything to do
with the poisoning of his wife. — Carrickfergus, 11 April 1623.
Pp. 2. Signed. Endd.
April 18. 1014. Lord Deputy Falkland to Sir Geo. Calvert.
^•^•'go-^'^rf' Had received a letter from the Lords concerning one Captain
' ' ' Andreas Niennart, a Frenchman, to restore him wrecked goods
at Galway, and leave to carry men for the Indies. Had been
informed that he was a companion and very conversant with a
most noted pirate that lurked in this kingdom, whom he had
tried to trace. Thinks that this captain was as guilty of piracy
as the other, and prays him to acquaint the Lords therewith
that he may know their further pleasure how far he shall
proceed. — Dublin Castle, 18 April 1623.
P. 1. Signed. Add. Endd.
April 22, 1015. Sir Frajstcis Annesley to Secretary Conway.
Conway Papers. Encloses him a packet of letters from his (Conway's) brother.
Congratulates him on his admission to the place of Chief Secre-
tary.—22 April 1622.
P. 1. Signed. Sealed. Add. Endd.
April 25. 1016. Lord Deputy and Council to the Privy Council.
voi''2^3'^7'T3'^' Their Lordships may have heard that certain of the O'Neales
four in number, surprised the person of one Sir Benj. Thome-
. borough, as he rode (more carelessly than he should) not far
fi'om Ardmagh, in the province of Ulster, and carried him
away to the woods ; from thence they caused him to write to
him, the Deputy, how it stood with him, and that in a few
days they would execute him if he did not consent to protect
them until they procured their pardon for some offences
objected against them, which, indeed, were not heinous, yet
such as made them doubtful of their safety, and therefore to
stand'upon their guard.
This letter, being laid before the Council, where the honour
of the State, the danger of the example, and the peril of the
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gentleman were all proposed. Of him they had compassion,
and presently provided for the apprehension of the parents
and other friends, giving out that they should all die if Thorne-
borough perished ; but His Majesty's honour so overswayed
all further respect of the particular of Thorneborough as he, the
Deputy, gave sufficient order for prosecution of those insolent
malefactors if they should omit to deliver the gentleman or
not submit absolutely (and without conditions for pardon or
protection, and that with halters about their necks) to the
mercy of His Majesty, and the effects were, that finding their
friends thus apprehended and that a resolution was taken for
their pursuit, they not only set Thorneborough free but have
put themselves upon the mercy of the King, and yesterday
made their public submission upon their knees, with halters
about their necks, being contented, besides, to go to the service
of foreign parts in the nature of a banishment for seven years,
unless well warranted by license to return in the meantime.
—Dublin Castle, 25 April 1623.
Signed : H. Falkland, Hen. Valentia, Brabazon, Fra. Blundell,
Hen. Docwra, Ge. Shurley, Blenerhaysett, Dud. Norton, Ad.
Loftus.
Pp. 2. Add. Endd.
April 26. 1017. Lobd Deputy to the Privy Council.
vol'ss"? 24.' ^&A I'eceived their further directions for restraint of grants
of land. Was of opinion that it was not intended to include
the plantations or grants of the inland forts to Sir Tho. Dutton
and Sir Ric. Aldworth's patent, dated 27th February, recom-
mended by the Commissioners. Had since given way only
to three grants for natives and undertakers in the county of
Leytrim, who had long paid their measurement money, had
put in security for performance of the conditions of plantation,
had warrants for their possession, and were called up by pro-
clamation to sue out their patent ; the other two had com-
pounded with Sir Tho. Dutton at his being in this kingdom,
and paid in their moneys and Sir Ric. Aldworth's, which was on
a surrender (their several names were there inclosed). Desired
directions concerning the patents of the plantation in Leytrim
yet unpast, for that in the new establishment the rents of
that were reckoned amongst the increases of the revenue as
from Easter last. Desired to know how justly their rents
could be demanded and yet deny them their patents.
By a letter of the Lord Treasurer learns he had been traduced
to their Lordships for passing divers lands without His
Majesty's privity on old warrants that his predecessors held
unmeet to be allowed. Had not passed one foot of land on
any old or new grant whatsoever, except the patents of planta-
tion in the note inclosed, and some few things to Sir Dan.
O'Bryan on Sir Dudley Norton's letter before the receipt of
their letter of restraint, out of which stayed divers particulars
considered meet to be reserved to the Crown, and some parcels
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about Athloane to the Lord Wilmot upon letter from His
Majesty in May last, for which he had warrant in September
following. Had stayed many grants to the discontentment of
divers.— Dublin Castle, 26 April 1623.
Signed.
Adds as a postscript that the submittees of Ossory were
come to Dublin to take forth their patents, which yet he dared
not give warrant for without further directions. But ndw
they were there, " and fearing least they should blanch (which
they are very apt to do)," would proceed to the distribution, and
so hold them in suspense until he be otherwise commanded.
Pp. 2. Signed. Add. Endd.
April 30. 1018. The King to the Earl of Thomond.
Desires him to deliver to the bearer such Irish hawks as he
can spare. — Westminster, 30 April 1G23.
vol. 237, 25.
May 3. 1019. Lord Deputy to the Privy Council.
^■^■'o^I?'''o°i'' Since his coming into that kingdom had endeavoured to be
informed of what parts of this land had by the care and
providence of former times been so settled as to have become
good and profitable both to the King and Commonwealth, and
on the other side what parts yet remained in their old Irish and
savage course of living, so as that they are offensive and dan-
gerous to all the better disposed neighbours about them, and
no way profitable. Amongst the rest, was most displeased to
find there in the heart of Leynster, not 20 miles from that
town, some petty Irish territories which for many years had
harboured the great disturbance of that province, especially
of the counties of Dublin, Kildare, Queen's County, Kilkenny,
Catherlaugh, Wexford, and by the sea coasts of Wicklow,
and still contained for the most part such kind of inhabitants
as robbed and spoiled all about them, relieved all outlaws,
rebels, and disobedient persons, and were generally barbarous
and uncivil. The names of these territories were Eanellagh,
Imale, Glancapp, Cosha, part of Birnes, Shilelagh, and Duffery'.
Part of this he had seen himself, and intended with as much
speed as he could to apply himself to the reformation. Some
of the principal inhabitants of those territories were the sons of
Feagh M'Hugh, whose predecessors and himself had been in
former times great disturbers of this land until he was slain by
Sir William Eussell, then the Queen's Deputy here. They ran
not the same course of open hostility that their predecessors
did, but the inhabitants formerly under their power and the
rest of the said territories still continued their ancient bar-
barous manner of living and were as he has described them.
Found it had been a practice there of late times since the
peace for such as pretended seignory and lordship in any
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Irish territories to surrender their own lands and such as
they had interest in, and thereupon to have re-grants of the
whole with power to create tenures to hold of themselves, to
enable which 'surrenders they had taken feigned feoffments
from the pretended freeholders, thereby purposing by a legal
invention to set up the same seignory in a new form, and to
defeat the King sometimes of the land and sometimes of the
tenure, and always of the dependency and sincere subjection
of the people, which was worst of all.
In this kind a patent was obtained to the use of divers
inhabitants and pretended freeholders depending upon the
Lord Roch by letters from thence, which had been lately
questioned in the Court of Wards for His Majesty's tenures
and was still in that court. In this kind the territory of
Ossory was at point to be lost had not the Lord Grandison,
then Deputy, stayed the same, which now with contentment
would afford His Majesty a' good increase of revenue besides.
In this kind, Phelim M'Feagh, eldest son to the above-
named Feagh M'Hugh, obtained a letter about six years since
for the whole territory of RaneUagh and much of Cosha,
which were the lands of very many pretended freeholders
though unworthy, which by some records do appear to be
held of the King in capite, and by others that they were but
inti-uders upon His Majesty's possession, the very land being
the King's. This letter was stayed by the Lord Grandison,
who well knew both the deceit to His Majesty and the
necessity of better disposing that country. Understood that
the said Phelim had sent thither to renew his suit. Begged
them to forbear all directions for granting of land in those
Irish territories within the counties of Wicklow or Wexford
upon any pretence of surrender until they be consulted with
on this side, for he hoped ere long to give His Majesty an
account both of better profit and obedience in those parts than
his predecessors for many hundred years had had.
In the government of the Lord Grandison some parcels of
Cosha were granted to Sir Riehai'd Greame, a worthy servitor,
who had since built a strong castle thereon, and pays the King
ISl. 6s. 8d. Irish per annum for the present, and 81. Irish
more after the death of Sir William Harrington. Besides
his endowing two churches lying near his residence and
planting there, is a good beginning of security in those ill-
disposed countries. — Dublin Castle, 3 May 1623.
, Pp. 3. Signed. Add. Endd.
May 16. 1020.' Lord Deputy to the Privy Council.
R.P., Ireland, Recommends the bearer. Sir Hugh Clatworthy, elected by
yol. 237, 2 . Ulster as one of the four agents for trade. — Dublin Castle,
16 May 1628.
P. 1. Signed. Add. Endd.
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May 16. 1021. Petition of Sir Thomas Waldram of Farnam in Ire-
S.P., Ireland, land to the King.
' ■ For the re-grant to him of his proportion at Farnam at 48
poles one pottle, with a market and the advowson of the
rectory of Armah, as his father Sir Richard Waldram having
obtained letters for such re-grant died before he could avail
himself of them. Prays reference of the same to the Commis-
sioners for the affairs of Ireland.
At the Court at Greenwich, 16 May 1623. The Commis-
sioners for the affairs of Ireland, to consider of this petition,
and upon examination to certify him of their opinion.
Signed : H. E. Holcrofte.
P. 1. Endd. : " Eecd. the 12th June."
May 20. 1022. Petition of Sir Tho. Button to the Privy Council.
^i^'^^^T*^' Complains of stoppage of the grants of the inland forts
' ■*■ and of the deficiency of 300 acres in the measurement of the
lands granted to him in Longford and Leitrim. With refer-
ence of the same to the Commissioners for Irish causes.
This petition referred to the Commissioners appointed for
the matters that concern Ireland, who are to consider the
same, and to report their opinions to this board with all con-
venient speed.— 20 May 1623.
T. Meanlys del. 29 May 1623.
P. 1.
May 22. 1023. Examination of Hugh Baker of Youghal, SaUor.
S.P., Ireland, Taken before Lawr. Perkin relative to John Nutt, the
^° ■ ' ^' pirate, who had taken a bark of Morgan Phillips, close to
Youghal, and done other acts. He [Nutt] had sent a man to
his wife, who lives at Apsham near Exeter, telling her to solicit
his pardon, for which he would give 2,000Z. — 22 May 1623.
Pp. 3. Signed. Endd. : " Examination of Hugh Baker
touching the pirate Nutt. To write to Sir John Eliott, Vice-
Admiral of Devon. To demand the preparation [protection ?]
of the entrance for the narrow seas."
June 3. 1024. Reformation of Abuses in the Ulster Plantation.
vh^y '^ m""^^ ■ Orders conceived by Sir Thomas Phillips, expressing what
Ordnance Sravey ^ ^is judgment was fit to be done for the present reformation
Office, Phenix and safety of that poor kingdom.^
Park, Dublin. Men to be set forth in every proportion well armed to
range continually for the space of two months through
their own proportion, to apprehend every idle person
and bring him before a justice of the peace, and if any
' It would seem from the context that the regulations were intended for the
Ulster plantation, though entitled as if for the whole kingdom.
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idle person or rebel fly from one proportion into another
they are to pursue them, and those of the next planta-
tion to follow them altogether till they are taken.
2. " That there be at the charge of the said plantation two
sufficient men set out armed to serve for a running
watch, viz., to be divided in two parts of the county
according to the convenience of the proportion, which
will be twelve in a company.^ These, using their
endeavours, will be to good purpose."
3. The inhabitants severally on every proportion to be
required not to relieve any idle person or others upon
their keeping, but to arrest them, and bring them
before the constable, and if they forcibly take any meat
or drink to follow them with hue and cry from planta-
tion to plantation.
4. That no principal takers of one or more balliboes or
townlands have any under-tenants, but such as he will
be answerable for, — that he book them, — and that all
not booked be deemed idle persons.
5. That they be drawn out of remote places and compelled
to live in town reeds, and that " creteing "^ be abolished,
being the nursery of aU idleness and rebellion.
6. All cattle to be branded.
7. No cows to be bought out of the market.
8. No cattle to be driven through the country without a
pass.
9. No tanner to buy any hides but in open market.
10. No butcher kill any beeves but in towns or villages where
some gentleman of quality dwells, who is to be ac-
quainted therewith.
11. No beverage maker to dwell but in towns or villages
under some British gentleman.
12. Stealths to be followed by hue and cry.
13. None to wear arms except such as are employed on
service.
14. No carder or smith to live in remote places, but in town
reeds.
15. Any Irishman removing from one place to another to
produce certificate that he has discharged all dues to
his landlord and minister, and that the goods are his
own.
16. No alehouses to be allowed in remote places.
17. " That Fastnes men be not so much credited as usually
they are without that they can produce sufficient
1 There would seem to be something wanting to complete the sense of this
provision.
2 living a wandering pastoral life after flocks and herds.
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witness besides themselves, or bring forth the goods.
For it is now grown into a common practice amongst
them, the elder sort especially, to make fastness upon
poor people, when (God knows) many of them are
ignorant of what they are accused and themselves
guilty of the fact. It is therefore fit that to such
fastness men as brings in the chief and goods therei
should be given a good reward, which would be a
means to bring to light many stealths which now are
smothered."
18. Provision against strangers without licences to pass over
the river Ban.
19. Undertakers of lands upon the Ban to see that no floats
of wood or faggoting be made for passage of rebels,
wood kerne, thieves, or idle persons over the river in
the night time.
20. No malsters to buy grain out of market.
" This is a true copy of the original delivered to the Lord
Deputy the 3rd day of June 1623. — Abra. Statham.
" The manner and form I took at my departure out of Ireland
for the booking of the Irish, and how that every chief of the
town with his tenants are to be bound for another's loyalty,
which course the Lord Deputy letted well, and sent down to
the justices of peace to have it observed, as may appear by
his Lordship's letter. But the Londoners' agents were against
it, till they heard from London, as may appear by George
Canning's letter."
Form of Suretyship referred to above.
Bryan Oge O'MvMallen, IQl.
A town called Art O'Bonnell, 101.
Ballene Cross, in Hugh O'Gwillin, 101.
the parish of Balle- William O'Gwillin, 101.
scvllen. Shane O'Gwillin, 101.
Neale O'Griban, 101.
Enclosing,
Sir Thomas 1025. George Canning to Sir Thomas Phillips.
Ordnanle^Su'^viy ^^ T^^^^^^ ^/ ^^'. (^^"^ Thomas's) former letter, rvent to
Office, Phenix Coleraine, to acquaint Mr. Beresford with the contents, who
Park, Dublin, advised him not to give the names of the, Irish on this propor-
^' °" tion until he obtained the sanction of the Londoners, their
landlords. Prays to be excused for not furnishing the names
of his tenants, for much of his land, as he told him, is grazed
this winter time by the tenants of the bishops' lands, and (for
aught he knows) will leave his land waste again at next May,
and of this present dwell on the church lands though they
graze his. But not to neglect any part of His Majesty's service
will take the names of those Irish that dwell upon his land,
and will cause them to repair to Sir Thomas McLeland and
put in bonds, who has told him he means to do the like with
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his tenants, hut that he (Sir Thomas) will not give up their,
houses imvriting to any one, hut keep thein himself till further
order. Will follow what course Sir T. McLeland and the rest
of the Londoners' farmers take, as he can safely do what he
(Sir Thomas) requires luithout offending those whom it most
concerns.
Your worship, to he com/manded,
(Signed) Oeorge Canning.
Aghiavee, the 19th of
April 1623.
Also,
July 28. 1026. Lord Deputy (Falkland) to the Bishop of Derry and
Sir Thomas other JusticBs of Peace in that cownty.
Ordnance Survey Holds the booMng of the natives inhabiting the county of
Office Phenix Londonderry to he a necessary work, and therefore wishes
Park, Dublin. ^^ ^^ ^g proceeded with, and that as well all natives resident
upon the church lands as all those inhabiting the twelve pro-
portions and all others he presently booked and bonds taken
from them, one for another, as has been already in part done but
not finished, every book to he subscribed by a principal man
who has the charge of each plantation, and to he returned by
Michaelmas next at latest. — Chichester House, 28 July 1623.
Your Lordship's very loving friend,
(Signed) H. Falkland.
" Prays him to com/municate the direction to the rest of the
gentlemen and freeholders, and that the propositions lately
resolved on amongst you, for the ordering and well govern-
ment of that county be duly observed and put in execution
according as there shall he occasion."
June 9. 1027. Petition of John Vesie, late Commissary of the Army
S.P., Ireland, in Ulster.
' ■ For compensation for the purchase money of that place, and
his two years' entertainment, and for his sureties to be released,
as he and his wife had been acquitted of suspicion of treason.
With reference (dated at Greenwich, 9 June 1623) of the same
to the Commissioners for Irish causes.
P. 1.
[June 9.] 1028. Commissioners for Irish Causes to the Privy
S.P., Ireland, COUNCIL.
Opinion on the petition of John Vesie, with their opinions
that letters should be sent to Ireland for inquiring into the
case, and that the money he had paid should be returned.
Signed : James Ley, Winch, Jo. Denham, Will. Jones, Na.
Riche, Fra. Gofton.
P. 1. Large sheet. Endd. : " The Certificate from the
Irish Commissioners touching Mr. Vesie."
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[June 9.] 1029. Commissioners for Review to the Lord Deputy and
S.P., Ireland, COUNCIL .OF IRELAND.
' ■ Mr. Vesie to be restored to his place as commissary, with
directions for the reimbursement to be made to him, or to have
the salary that is due paid, and to have the 100?. paid by him
for the office of Commissary of the Musters in TJlster repaid
him.
Pp. 2. " Endd.
June 10. 1030. Petition of Elizabeth Chisshull, Widow, to the
S.P., Ireland, KiNG.
' ' His Majesty refers the hearing of her grievances to the Lord
Deputy in Ireland, and that she may go to seek her right there,
and then return to England to follow her Chancery suit here.
With reference of the same to the Lord Chief Justice and the
rest of the Commissioners for Irish Affairs. — Greenwich, 10
June 1623.
Order to the effect above, and to make report to His
Majesty of their opinions touching the same.
Signed: Edw. Conwey.
P. 1. Endd.
[After June 1031. Certificate of the Commissioners recommending the prayer
10.] of the petition of Widow Ghishull to he granted.
S.P., Ireland, Signed : James Ley, Humfrey May, H. Winch, Jo. Denham,
vol. 237, 32. -^^11 j-^^gg^ p^^_ Gofion.
P. 1. Large sheet.
vol. 237, 33.
June 12, 1032. Lord Deputy to the Privy Council.
^'J''937^3<f ' According to their directions there were three of the four
which were to attend them there out of that kingdom concern-
ing wool and matter of trade then gone, and presently to go
over. This gentleman. Sir Christopher Plunckett, for Leyn-
ster, Sir Hugh Clatworthy, for Ulster, and Mr. John Tristeene,
for Connaught. There was an election made of one for
Mounster, but he was not approved of, and so they were to
elect another, who shall attend them immediately after his
election.
When the nobility and gentry of Leynster were assembled
to make their choice, there happened a difference between
those of the counties of Westmeath, Estmeath, and Longford,
and the rest of the counties of Leinster, those three counties
pretending that they were a province of themselves, and no
part of the other provinces, which he could riot allow, because
he was to send but four over, and it would be presumptuous
in him to create a province in His Majesty's dominions more
than His llajesty himself was pleased to acknowledge, and
that those counties had always been reputed as part of
Leynster. But had left it free for them to present their
petition to His Majesty, with this provisoe, that if His
Majesty should declare them to be part of Leymster, they were
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to contribute to the charge of that ageut. — Dublin Castle, 12
June 1623.
P. 1. Signed. Add. Endd.
June 14. 1033. Letter to the Lord Deputy of Ireland for the Bishop of
Docquet Book. Meath to be made Privy Councillor of that realm.
June 20. 1034. Orders for His Majesty conceived by the Commis-
S.P., Ireland, SIGNERS concerning the state of the Church of
^°'-2"'3*- Ireland.
1. Proprietors of appropriate churches to be compelled by
order of the Chancery to allow competent means for the
supply of the cure.
2. In order to invite others by example, the Lord Deputy
(who signified his consent to the Commissioners) to assign a
fit maintenance to the curates of the appropriate rectories, to
be enjoyed as the Lord Deputy's provision.
3. Upon the expiration of Crown leases of appropriate
churches, the same to be let to the ministers of the said churches
at the present rents, that they to be resident upon their livings
according to the statutes of England.
4. No patents of church endowments in Ulster having been
yet passed to the clergy, leiters patent are to be forthwith
past to the incumbents and their successors, with a clause
against alienating for longer than their own lives, and incum-
bencies of 60 acres of their glebe lands nearest to their
churches, and with a further restraint against letting any of
the rest of their glebe lands for longer than 21 years, at 12s.
sterling per Irish acre, to British tenants or such Irish as come
to church. The like to be done by the Londoners and college
in their plantations.
5. Like patents to be past to the several incumbents in the
later plantations.
6. The fees of the patents as well in Ulster as in the late
plantations to be moderated by the Deputy and Chancellor,
and all the glebe lands in one diocese to pass in one or
several patents at the election of the incumbents, and a report
thereof to be made to him and his Council by Easter next.
7. As it appears that of 16,200 acres assigned to the
churches in Ulster there were wanting 1,315, the same are to be
supplied, notwithstanding any former patents or states past to
others.
8. No incumbent of any benefice in the six escheated
counties of Ulster to hold any more than one benefice, except
he have received degree of Doctor or Bachelor of Divinity, or
be an especial learned man, and in such cases the benefices
to be within ten miles of one another, and none to take
above two benefices at the most.
9. Exchanges to be made between the bishops and the
incumbents, for 20 years at the least, of lands to be laid next
the church, upon some part whereof the parsonage houses yet
■wanting are to be erected.
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10. Incumbents pretending to churches made appropriate
not long before the dissolution of abbeys, upon any defect in
law, to have expedition and all lawful favour.
11. Incumbents pretending to vicarages found, by the
survey taken upon the dissolution of abbeys or otherwise, to
have been endowed upon the appropriating of the said
churches or afterwards, which since have been swallowed up
by the said appropriators, to be admitted to sue in forma
pauperis.
12. In all future patents of any appropriation, bonds to be
taken to pay the curate such a stipend as the Lord Deputy
and Council shall appoint.
13. In churches where there is both a parsonage and a
vicarage presentative, the patron may confer both upon one
able fit person.
14. At the next Parliament in Ireland the statute of 33
Henry VIII. to be enacted, which gave a power to the Deputy
and others to assign maintenance for small vicarages out of
appropriations which became fruitless for want of execution.
15. Pluralities to be sparingly allowed.
16. Unions to be suffered, but with this caution, that the
churches to be united be not distant above four miles one from
another.
17. The parishioners to be enjoined by ecclesiastical order
to repair the parish churches, for all the lands in any parish
are contributory by law to the repair, and the same course and
censure to be pursued against the appropriator or the lessee,
and against the parson or vicar respectively, for the repair of
the chancel, or where no chancel is, the upper part.
18. The bishops, deans, and chapters to repair their
cathedrals, and the Court of Chancery to sequester the profits
of their episcopal and chapter possessions for the performance
of such repairs, and the justices of assize at their return from
their circuits to apprise the Lord Deputy and Council of the
state of the said houses.
1 9. The lands of the vicars choral of the church of Ardmagh
to be recovered and sequestered, and the vicars choral to be
replaced in the said church, and recontinued according to their
endowments.
20. At the next Parliament the English statutes of 1 and 13
Elizabeth, and . 1 of the King's reign, against alienations of
ecclesiastical possessions, to be enacted.
21. The Act of State against such alienations be strictly
observed, and no other licence or liberty to be hereafter given
by the Lord Deputy and Council.
22. The English statute of 43 Elizabeth, against misemploy-
ment of charity lands, to be enacted at the next Parliament,
and in the meantime to be redressed by bill in Chancery by
the churchwardens or any others.
23. Charity possessions not to be hereafter past but by
especial direction from himself (the King).
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24. The strange customary tithings of St. Patrick's Kidges,
Mary gallons, or demands by the, clergy, and denied by the
laity, to be tried by a jury, or a composition to be made.
25. Mortuaries not to be demanded after the death of a
feme covert.
26. The English statute of 5 Elizabeth to be enacted at the
next Parliament, to meet with such as shift from county to
county and decline payment of tithes.
27;" The Irish statute of 33 Henry VIII. capt. 12. for
imprisoning such as refuse the ecclesiastical sentence, to be
observed, and aU sheriffs to be diligent in this service, and in
executing the writs de excom/mwnicato capiendo.
28. Bishops' courts to avoid high fees and delays, and no
man to be Chancellor or official unless he be a professor of the
civil law, or Doctor or Bachelor of Law, or that has been a
proctor for five years ; and a table of fees ecclesiastical be set
up, as in England.
29. The churchwardens not to make their presentments at
the ecclesiastical courts oftener than twice a year, and the
bishops to avoid over charging the country in their triennial
visitations.
30. AU dignitaries, parsons, &c. to diligently instruct the
people in religion.
31. The Lord Deputy and bishops to choose good school-
masters and ushers, such as wiU take the oath of supremacy,
teach true religion, and Popish schoolmasters and ushers to be
altogether suppressed.
32. " And we being highly offended with the increase and
insolency of the Jesuits and priests, and titulary Popish arch-
bishops, bishops, and such like that presume to use ecclesias-
tical jurisdiction within our kingdom of Ireland, we do
expressly charge and command that the statute of 2 Elizabeth
there in force, that inflicts heavy pimishment upon such as
exercise anything to extol or maintain the j)Ower or jurisdic-
tion, spiritual or ecclesiastical, of any foreign prince or prelate,
may be put in execution against such as use, exercise eccle-
siastical jurisdiction by foreign power, and that the proclama-
tion be renewed for the remove and exclusion of them out of
the kingdom."
33. The officers in cities and towns corporate to take the
oath of supremacy according to the statute. '
34. The sentence of excommunication to be more frequently
put in use, especially against the aldermen of cities and towns,
or such as were conformable and are since revolted.
35. The New Testament, and book of Common Prayer trans-
lated into Irish, to be hereafter frequently used in the parishes
of the Irishry, and that every man resident there do constantly
keep and continue one to read service in the Irish tongue.
36. The Master and Council of the Court of Wards to take
care that the committees of the King's wards bring them up
in the true religion.
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37. All the recusants to be proceeded against, and that at
the first sessions wherein they are convicted proclamation be
made, that if they conform not before the next sessions, then to
stand convicted. Of those that shall be convicted, the bishops
of the diocese, with two justices of the peace at the least,
shall choose out of the ablest and most obstinate persons upon
whom the penalty of the law may be laid, and their names to
be presented to the judges of that circuit, and then the judges
presenting the same to the Lord Deputy and Council ; they,
together with those judges, to appoint against whom process
shall go, and upon whom the penalty shall be levied, and
against the rest process to be stayed till further directions be
given.
38. Lastly, in the free schools to be erected and endowed in
the various late plantations, the bishop of the diocese to nomi-
nate and present two sufficient scholars, and the College of
Dublin other two of the college to the Lord Deputy, who is to
elect one out of the four to be schoolmaster in the vacant
place, and the Lord Deputy to grant him letters patent of the
place during his good behaviour, and every schoolmaster
taking any spiritual promotion to be discharged, and the
school to be void ipso facto, and another to be elected.
According to their Lordships' directions, they have perused
these orders, which His Majesty intends to establish for the
good of the Church in Ireland, and now return them.— Ser-
jeant's Inn, Fleet Street, 20 June 1623.
Subscribed by these Commissioners, viz. : The Lord Chief
Justice, Chancellor of the Duchy, Sir Wm. Jones, Sir Nat.
Rich, Sir Nich. Fortescue, Sir Fra. Gofton, Sir Hen. Holcroffte.
Pjj. 10. Endd. : " Orders and directions concerning the
state of the Church of Ireland and the free schools there,
1623."
June 20. 1035. Duplicate of the preceding.
S.P., Ireland, Pp, 12.
vol. 237, 35. ^
June 25. 1036. The King to Falkland.
Docquet Book. Letter to Lord Deputy of Ireland for Christopher Chevers
to be created a baronet there.
June 25. 1037. The King to Falkland.
Docquet Book. Letter to the Lord Deputy of Ireland to pass to Sir James
Crayg lands in fee simple, value 200 marks per annum, English
money, on surrender by him of lands to the same value, with
instructions to be observed in the passing thereof.
June. 1038. Petition of Lady Thueles.
Conway Papers. « rphe Lady Thurles having made complaint to us (Lord
Ai'chbishop, Lord Keeper, Lord Treasurer, Lord President,
Lord Privy Seal, Earl Marshal, Lord Wallingford, Lord Falk-
land, Lord Grandison, Bishop Winton, Lord Brooke, Mr. Trea-
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surer, Mr. Secretary, Master of the Kolls, Sir John Suckling,
Sir Edward Conway) that whereas she has a small jointure in
Ireland for the maintenance of herself and her children, part
of the same, viz., Garren Roe, has of late been extended, and
the like course intended to be taken with other parts of her
jointure ; and as it does not stand with justice to deprive such
a lady of means of subsistence, we require your Lordship to
give order that no extent be suffered to go against any part of
her jointure."
P. 1. Copy. No title. Endd.
[June.] 1039. Petition of the Lady Stuart O'Donell to the King.
TrrJsfTe' Prays him to renew his former directions of the 10th of
October last, that the arrears of her annuity may be paid.
Showeth that by his letters of 10th October last the Lord
Deputy required his Lordship to take order that Nicholas
Barnewall, Esq., petitioner's father-in-law (step-father) and
the Countess of Tyrconnell, her mother, shoidd make present
satisfaction to the petitioner of 5QI. annuity, and the arrears
thereof, conveyed by them unto her, as by a deed under then-
hands and seals, bearing date 7th July 1617, more at large
appeareth.
And whereas the said- annuity and the arrear thereof is as
yet unpaid (only 130Z. excepted), for which your petitioner has
given them her acquittances, &c.
P. 1.
[June.] 1040. Reference of the above to Lord , legging that he would
S.P., Ireland, move the King to grant a new direction to the Lord Deputy in
Toi. 237, 36A. favour of Lady Stuart O'Donnell.
P.l.
[June.] 1041. Petition of Lord Caulfield, Master of the Ordnance
S.P., Ireland, in Ireland, to the Privy Council.
Tol. 237, 36b. ^j^^^ j^.g entertainment may be paid him in English or
sterling money, and that he may have his arrear accruing the
difference of the moneys.
P.l.
[June.] 1042. Duplicate of the preceding.
S.P., Ireland, P. 1.
Tol. 2ZT, 36c.
July 5. 1043. Lord Deputy and Council to the Privy Council.
S.P., Ireland, gy ^j^g enclosed of the provost, fellows, and scholars of the
vo . 237, 3 . college near Dublin, it appears that through want of payment
of their pension out of the Exchequer here, they are like to
fall into some inconvenient extremity, out of their care to
support a society of worthy use to the Church of Ireland, and
such as is a monument of His Majesty's royal affection to
learning and religion, they have accompanied the same with
their recomraendatiou. — Dublin Castle, 5 July 1623.
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1623.
Signed : H. Falkland, A. T. Loftus, Cane, La. Dublin, Hen.
Docwra, Fr. Aungier, Blenerhaysett, Cha. Coote, Ad. Loftus.
P. 1. Add. Endd. Enclosing,
1044. Provost and fellows of the College near Dublin to the Lord
Deputy and Council, praying for a warra^it to Mr. Vice-
Treasurer to pay them before their place in the netv establish-
nnent, or else to recommend their suit into England.
P. 1. Endd.
July 6. 1045. Petition of Catharine Codd in right and behalf of
S.P., Ireland, her daughter, Gulies Sutton.
' ■ Complains of the Bishop of Femes, and desires her griev-
ances may be referred to the Archbishop of Canterbury, and
reference of the same to the Commissioners for Irish Causes.
—At the Court at Windsor, 6th July 1623.
P. 1.
[July.] 1046. Commissioners fo^" Irish Causes to the Privy Coioncil.
S.V., Ireland, RepoH on the petition of Catharine Codd. Propose to refer
vo . 23 , 3 A. ^^ ^^ ^^^ Lord Deputy to examine the Bishop of Ferns thereon.
Signed ; Hum. Clay, Will. Jones, Fra. Qofton, Hen.
Holcrofte, Nich. Fortescue.
P.l.
July 9. 1047. Andrew Meaugh's Accusation.
S-^-' ^'^^i'*"^ The examination of Thomas Wise, of Buttevant, taken the
vol. 237, 39. 9th July 1623.
Says that a little before Whitsuntide one Henry Dent, of
Mallo, shoemaker, was to take an apprentice, the son of one
John Marten, of Buttevant, and he desired this examinant to
go with ^him, where they found one Andrew Meagh as an
assistant to Marten in the making of the bargain. Meagh
urged that Dent should be bound that the boy should not go
to church during the time of apprenticeship. Examinant
said that Dent should prove himself a fool and a knave to
enter into any such bond ; upon which Meagh took him by
the hair, and said he would pull him to mass within a twelve-
month by the hair of the head. Examinant replied that it
were strange to be done so soon, seeing His Majesty had used
his best endeavour these 20 years to bring him to church, and
yet it was not done ; his answer was, " No matter for that,
you have a king, but we have a prince, and for him we will
spend our lives, but the Pope shall have our souls." Examinant
then said, " You show yourselves good subjects." Then
Meaugh wagered 20 shillings for one if he were nor forced to
go to mass within a year. Examinant said he would venture
that shilling, but the neighbours would not suffer the wager
to go forward.
II. The examination of Henry Dent, of Mallo, shoemaker,
taken 9th July 1623.
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Confirms Thomas Wise's deposition, with this addition, that
Meaugh said also that there should not be above three in
Mallo but should go to mass before that time twelvemonth.
Examinant desired to know who in Mallo should be free from
going to church, but Meaugh would not tell him.
Signed : John Jephson.
Copia vera, Wi. TJsher.
Pp. 2. Endd.
July 9. 1048. Commissioners for Ieish Causes to the Pbivy
S.P., Ireland, COUNCIL.
vol. 237,39a. ^, . . . T,. , ,
Ineir opmion on Fishers petition. Advise a letter to be
written into Ireland to adjust the diiferences between Fisher
and Captain Pykeman as to admeasurement. — Serjeant's Inn,
9 July 1623.
Proportion allotted, 400 acres in the plantation of Ely
O'Carroll, upon survey, was found to be but 200, yet stands
charged with fine, rent, &c. for the whole 400.
Signed : James Ley, Humphrey May, Jo. Denham, Will.
Jones, Na. Eiche, He. Holcroft.
P. 1. Large sheet.
[July.] 1049. Petition of Captain Fisher to the Privy Council.
vd 'asT^s'gB ' Prays he may only pay rent for that portion of land he
holds in Ely O'Carrol, according to the Commissioners' certi-
ficate.
P. 1.
July 11. 1050. Commissioners for Irish Affairs to the Privy
S.P., Ireland, COUNCIL.
' ' Eefer to their former report upon Sir Tho. Dutton's petition
concerning his place of Scout-master, for the due payment of
his entertainments. They now suggest that his entertainment
being 514^. lis. \\d., and as the ward of the fort of Dun-
cannon is lately cast, and these 331Z. 10s. lOd. harps per
annum, payable in the first list, reverts to a new disposing,
and as he is to receive out of the cheques 133J. harps, these
two sums being established to him, 50?. Irish only wiU remain,
and for this they suggest that they (the Lords) should recom-
mend him to the officers of the revenue on that side. Con-
cerning his short admeasurement of lands and alteration of
tenure, they refer him to His Majesty and their Lordships.
For his grant of the fort we see no cause, but he may pass it
if further reasons be not produced to the contrary. He has
promised to stand to their award about a contract to be made
between him and Captain St. George for the Fort of Carick-
drumrusk. — Serjeant's Inn, 11 July 1623.
Signed: James Ley, Humphrey May, Will. Jones, Na.
Riche, Nich. Fortescue, Fra. Gofton.
Pp. 2. Endd, : " A certificate on behalf of Sir Thomas
Button."
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1623.
July 22. 1051. Lord Deputy and Council to the Privy Council.
toT^st'Ti^' -^^ length the Lord Docwra, His Majesty's Treasurer, is
ready to pass over with his accounts. They explain and
excuse his seeming delay.
He can declare the state both of the kingdom and army,
the one being in many parts much distempered, and the other
in all parts very poor and weak. In Ulster and Leinster,
where the plantations are, the undertakers are disheartened,
they and others well affected to the State being continually
terrified and oppressed with burglaries, robberies, and outrages,
the thieves and rebels more boldly showing themselves, and in
greater numbers everywhere by much than they were wont.
Will meet with these mischiefs, but the general poverty and
extreme lack of money through the whole land has put all
honest men clean out of heart, and greatly encouraged the
ill-disposed, who (threatening the peace of the land) are
infinite in number, and swarm in all parts, and the absence of
the undertakers, who abide in England and elsewhere, and are
furnished with their rents from hence whilst their conditions
are ill performed, is a great weakening to the parts, and one
of the causes of the want of money, so also may it be truly
said of other great persons who living in England are supplied
with their revenues from hence ; other reasons there are also
too late to be spoken of, but aU put together are the causes that
no civil people in the world are in so great want of money for
the present as these are.
Upon this subject they refer all to the Lord Docwra, who is
full of experience and understanding, and can give them
ample satisfaction upon all questions. — Dublin Castle, 22 July
1623.
Signed : Falkland, La. Dublin, Hen. Valentia, Brabazon,
Era. Blundell, Ge. Shurley, Blenerhaysett, Dud, Norton, Tho.
Roper, Roger Jones, Ad. Loftus, J. Kinge.
Pp. 2. Add. Endd.
July 25. 1052. Petition of James Bath, Merchant, to His Majesty's
S.P., Ireland, PriVY COUNCIL.
vol. 237, 42a. ^ 1 ■ r. T 1 T , T-l
(Jn ms voyage irom Ireland to France with a cargo of
tanned hides and tallow, worth 50?., his bark was seized by
one Captain Nutt, to the utter undoing of your Lordship's
poor petitioner. Captain Nutt, in commiseration of his
distress, is willing to redeliver the goods to him.
Prays them to take order for the restoring of his goods.
P. 1. Orig. Not dated, but entered in the Council
Register on July 25, 1623.
July 25. 1053. Privy Council to the Lord Deputy.
vol'.' 237 ^43.' ^hey adopt and repeat in detail the suggestions of the
Commissioners for Irish Affairs concerning the mode and
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means of paying Sir Thomas Button his entertainments as
Scout-Master General, and leave him to His Majesty for his
demands concerning his lands. — 25 July 1623.
Signed : Lord Keeper, Lord Treasurer, Lord President,
Lord Viscount Grandison, Lord Chichester, Mr. Secretary
Calvert.
Copia vera, ex. p. Nich. Whyte.
Pp. 2. Endd.
Jxxlj 25 1054. Commissioners for Irish Causes to the Privy Council.
^ T '"^iT^ 4^*^' Recommend the petition of Maurice Eustace, native of
Ireland, having been trained in the College of Dublin, where
he attained the degree of M.A. and fellow of the said house,
and is now a student at Lincoln's Inn, where he gives good
testimony of his religion and proficiency in the law, as he did
formerly of his learning and sufficiency, being a very painful
student. He prays for the continuance of a fee of 12d. per
diem, which his late deceased father had to be employed
towards his maintenance at his studies here in regard that it
was principally granted for the above object.
His Majesty has usually allowed exhibitions to some one of
that nation who studied the laws here, and they propose that
as the continuance of the fee cannot stand with the late
establishment, they would allow him 201. per annum in Ireland
by way of concordatum. It will not increase His Majesty's
charge for four or five years till he be ready for practice.
Signed : James Ley, Humphrey May, Will. Jones, Nich.
Fortescue, Fra. Goffcon.
With order from the Privy Council to Mr. Dickenson. My
Lords desire you to draw up a letter for their Lordships' sig-
nature, according to this certificate, 25 July 1623, at your
commandment.
Pp. 2, Endd.
[July.] 1055. . The Opinions of the Commissioners of Ireland for the
S.P., Ireland, Increase of Manufacture there.
^ ■ ' ' Their wool should be manufactured there to set on v,^ork
the many idler sort, as also for the benefit of the kingdom in
general, where they have more wool than they can employ.
The ports are agreed The wool thus manufactured should be exported out of such
on. ports in Ireland into such ports of England and Wales as are
Bet down in a schedule annexed.
Fuller's earth may No restraint to be made of transporting fuller's earth and
not be transported. wood ashes out of England into Ireland.
This to be ordered in No interruption to be given by any incorporate city or town
Ireland. to any that shall set up manufacture, and that no clothier nor
maker of stuflis or linen shall sell any by retail (except on
market days or in fairs), but in gross to shopkeepers, who may
retail the same.
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This thought unfit. No apparel or laee of what sort soever to be worn there, but
only what is wrought and made there (linen only excepted), and
that no arras, tapestry, or other hangings be brought thither
but such as shall be wrought or made there, that the inhabi-
tants may be enforced to be more industrious in manufacture.
This clause of apparel is the rather to be furthered, because
there are statutes in Ireland purporting as much.
To the objection that this will be a hindrance to His
Majesty's Customs, it is answered that the profit that will
thence arise to Ireland will, in short, make the out-gate of the
commodity wrought there surmount far the silks brought
thither, besides the setting on work there of the superfluous
workmen of England.
Think it right to make known the exactions of the cus-
tomers of Chester and other ports, which, unless reformed,
will discourage the merchants of that kingdom to trade hither
who formerly were freed from paying Custom for haberdasher
ware, but are lately forced by the customers to pay for them ;
and whereas the merchants desire that their goods might be
viewed on shore, the officers break up the wares a shipboard,
and often when they are ready to hoist sail, and thus much of
their commodities not having time to be packed up again
receive wet, and are spoiled ; of this there are several instances,
which for brevity they (the Commissioners) omit.^
Also a thing never heard of before, they exact Custom for
such apparel as is carried over ready made for the private use
of gentlemen, ladies, and others, and for small provision for
their houses, as sturgeon, cheese, ling, and the like.
The cow hides of Ireland, because of the smallness of their
cattle, are in value not above the fifth part of those of Eng-
land, yet the Custom of both are equal, being, as they conceive,
contrary to the intention of those who made the book of
rates ; in all which they humbly desire a reformation.
The want of coin and bullion in Ireland proceeds, as they
conceive, first, from the leaving ofi" of tillage for corn, and the
population being much increased in these latter times the
inhabitants are in great want of it, whereas heretofore the
plenty of grain was such as by exporting the same, good store
of coin and bullion was brought in. It is worth consideration
that in Spain no man, upon pain of death, can bring from
thence coin for any other commodity than for corn, so they
(the Commissioners) are of opinion that all the inhabitants of
Ireland should be forced to till a certain proportion of land.
Besides, there are many unnecessary commodities brought
thither lay strangers, and paid for in coin, which is carried out
of the country, most of which being metal commodities, might
be supplied within that kingdom, many mines being now dis-
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This liked of, but to
be considered of in
Ireland.
Letters are lately-
gone concerning this
fishing in the harbours.
In this it is thought
fit that the merchant
be left to his own li-
berty.
This is ordered al-
ready by the Council
here.
1623.
covered and daily set on work, and as is hoped great store of
minerals, as brass, copper, tin, and such like, are by industry
to be there found.'^ And for the encouragement of those
that shall employ themselves in finding out mines, which
would be a great charge. His Majesty might deal favourably
with those on whose land they shall be found and set on
work.
Every plough should also be compelled to tiU and sow a
small proportion of hemp for cordage, the want of which
draws great sums of money out of the kingdom.
As the fishing in general of Ireland runs for the most part
into the hands of strangers, no foreigner should be permitted
to fish or save any upon those coasts.
There being a mint now set up in Dublin or presently in-
tended, the merchants of Ireland trading to foreign countries
should be enjoined for every 1001. worth of goods they shaU.
export, to deliver a certain quantity of bullion into the Mint
of Dublin, receiving its value.
The grant of licensing the sale of wine, aqua vitse, and ale,
proving beneficial only to some private persons, and ale-
houses since that grant being multiplied, being one occasion of
the dearth of corn there, the grants should be called in, the
rather because small benefit accrues thence to His Highness,
considering the pensions given for that cause to some of the
lessees.
These are the King's ports, into which the wools of Ireland
are to be brought : —
Ports in England. — Bristowe, Miniod, 'Ba,vn.esia.]Ae, Bedeford,
Padstowe, Plymouth, Dartmouth, Exceter, Portsmouth, South-
ampton, Dover, London, Ipswich, Yarmouth, Lyrm, Newcastell,
Westchester, Liverpool, Preston in Andersey, Milford, Car-
narvon, Garmarden, Beaumaris, Obardain (? Aberdeen),
Boltheley, Timbey (Tenby).
Ports in Ireland. — Londonderry, Colrain, Carrickfergus,
Carlingford, Dundalk, Droheda, Dublin, "Washeford, Water-
ford, Yeoghill, Corcke, Kinsale, Limbericke, Galway, Slyggoe,
Kelbegge.
Pp. 3. Endd.
[Those counties in italics are struck through in the
original.]
[July.] 1056. Duplicate of preceding, wanting some paragraphs and the
S.P., Ireland, marginal notes,
vol. 237, 43 A. pp_ 3. JSndd.
> This of mines is provided for already.
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1623.
[July.] 1057. Commissioners for Irish Causes to the Privy Council.
^^?-' J^f*°^' Have considered the Deputy's letter to the Council of the
■ ' ■ 26th of April last.
After the Commissioners' return out of Ireland, the Deputy
conceiving that the restraint against passing grants tiU further
order^ admitted of some exception, made several grants : To
Lord Caulfield the fort of Gharlemont, Capt. Smyth the fort
of Moyry, the third to Sir Ric. Aldworth upon a surrender,
and three other grants of some plantation land in Leitrim
to no great value.
The three first they approve of, the others they could have
wished had been forborne till they had certified them their
opinions in some poinj:ts upon the settling of that plantation.
Being past they hold it not fit to have them questioned, but
no more should be made till their opinions have been heard.
Of the settling of Ossory mentioned in postscript of the
Deputy's letter, they advise his proceeding to the distribution
of those lands according to the King's late instructions, but
to pass no patents till their Lordships have vievred the plots
with the rents and tenures reserved.
The Deputy should be careful in this distribution of the
fractioners (if there be any) that they have favourable leases,
to avoid the great grievances of the late plantations.
Signed : Humfrey May, Humfrey Winch, Will. Jones, Na.
Riche, Nich. Fortescue, He. Holcrofte.
Pp. 3. Endd.: "July 1623. The Irish Commissioners'
report upon the Lord Deputy's letter of the 26th of April."
[July.] 1058. Commissioners for Irish Causes to the Privy Council.
^'^{'23^^45' According to their direction had considered of the Lord
' ' Deputy's letter of the 3rd of May last, and find in it (as they
conceive) overtures to make further plantations in several
places in that kingdom.
Though plantations made upon just grounds were very neces-
sary for the securing of many disordered territories in that
country, yet considering that works of that nature had been
much perverted by the private aims of many particular
persons to get only large scopes of land into their hands for
their own profit without any care of settling them for the
strength and safety of the country, and withal remembering
that they are causes of much discontent and exasperation to
the people whom they concern, and that these late plantations
were yet in their infancy and far from being well settled, they
deem it unseasonable to think effectually of any more plan-
tations for the present, yet the Lord Deputy's care to advance
the King's profit by propositions he intended to make should
be acknowledged, and he might be let know that he wiU do
good service if he can settle any disordered Irish country by
breaking the dependencies of the people from their chief lords,
and disposing the lands in orderly manner upon the natives
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1623.
and possessors to their good content at profitable rents and
tenures.
Signed : Hum. May, Hum. Winche, "WiU. Jones, Na. Eiche,
Nich. Fortescue, He. Holcroffce.
Pp. 2. Endcl: "July 1623. The Irish Commissioners'
report upon the Lord Deputy's letter of the third of May."
Aug. 1. 1059.
S.P., Ireland,
TOl. 237, 46.
Sir Thomas
Phillips' Memoir,
Ordnance Survey
Office, Phcenix
Park, Dublin.
Lord Deputy to Sie G. Calvert.
Last year the Hollanders came to the herring fishery on
this coast, and are making preparations for taking that liberty
again this, without leave or licence, according to the encroach-
ment they have made of late years at Shetland in Scotland.
The principal fishing was in the very mouth of that harbour,
and being in the narrow seas one coast can be discerned from
the other. Saw no reason why they should be suffered to
make their market so near. Purposed exacting from them a
fitting acknowledgment to His Majesty if he had leave. —
Chichester House, 1 August 1623.
P. 1. Signed. Add. Endd.
Aug. 1. 1060. Falkland to Earl of Middlesex, Lord Treasurer.
Was advertised in January 1623 of divers wood kerne (as
they are here called) and others in rebellion in the county of
Londonderry and the borders of it, and in consequence of the
former good services of Sir Thomas Phillips sent him a com-
mission in January last to be superintendent out there for a
while, and lately sent for him hither to give an account of his
proceedings. Finds by his relation the very miserable case
of the county by the Londoners' default. "Was in good hopes
to have had a better report, because before his coming from
London he called the Governor and others of that plantation
to him and informed them of their neglect, which they pro-
mised to redress, amongst others, their slender guard of
their castles, since which time they have sent over some, but
to little or no purpose (except it were to furnish the Irish)
unless they had sent more British men to use them. For their
castles and houses of strength are so neglected as to be at the
mercy of the Irish, who may surprise them at their pleasure.
They have also made spoil of His Majesty's woods by exporting
them in barrel staves and pipe staves, contrary to their agree-
ment with the King, which allowed them only such timber
as should be spent upon their buildings. They have also
neglected to plant with British as they were tied to do, being
His Majesty's whole scope when so much good land was
destined to them. Many commissions have been sent into
those parts about these businesses, and for anything he can
learn little good is yet come of them. He therefore sends
over Sir Thomas Phillips to wait upon his Lordship with the
particular defects of the Londoners, which he has digested into
several heads. But suggests one commission more for a final
settling of the business.
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1623.
Sir Thomas Phillips suggests as a great source of revenue
that iron mills be set up, there being great store of His Ma-
jesty's woods to maintain them and commodious rivers to
export the iron. These works would greatly fortify the
country with English. And if the Londoners fail of speedily
completing their plantation, he (Falkland) woiild wish that
His Majesty would take the land which they have failed to
plant into his own power, and it will be forthwith planted
with English, for the Londoners strive so suddenly to raise
their rents highly that their tenants are grown very poor, and
many of them have left their lands, being in worse case now
than when they first came there. Leaves the further relation
to Sir Thomas Phillips, and suggests that Sir John Bingley
be sent for as well qualified to give good information, — Castle
of Dublin, 1 August 1623.
P23. 2. Co23y.
Aug. 6. 1061. The King to the Earl of Thomond.
r2S7 47 Favour to Sir Fred. Hamilton in his affairs concerning the
island of Valentia. — Salisbury, 6 August 1623.
P. 1.
Aug. 6. 1062. Copy of the above.
S.P., Ireland. p i
vol. 237, p. 47a.
Aug. 6. 1063. The King to the Lono Deputy.
^■F-'^I^^f'J'^' To favour Sir Fred. Hamilton in his grant of the island of
vol. 237, 47b. _^ _ , . &
Valentia.
P. 1. Encld.: "6 Aug. 1623, His Majesty's letters on the
behalf of Sir Fred. Hamilton. Procured by Sir Hen, Holcroft."
Aug. 26. 1064. The King to the Lord Deputy.
Tof 23T'48*' Acknowledges his favours towards the Earl of Desmond and
desires its continuance. — Beaulieu, 26 August 1623.
P. 1. Encld.
Aug. 28. 1065. The King to the Lord Deputy.
Docqwet Book. ^^j. y^^ j^q^j.^ ^^ ^^ employed about His Majesty's park,
which is to be enclosed, near Dublin, for the breeding of deer
and maintenance of game.
Sept. 5. 1066. Lord Deputy to the Privy Council.
fj'^l'fll^' Ruinous state of forts and castles. Estimate of 3,000?.
needed for their repair by Capt. Nic. Pynnar. If not repaired
better to be razed. — Chichester House, 2 September 1623.
P. 1. Signed. Add. Endd.
Sept. 10. 1067. G. Abbot, Archbishop of Canterbury, to Sir Edward
Add. Papers, CoNWAY.
Desiring him to report to the King the sum of the letters
he had received from the Lord Deputy of Ireland, describing
the outrage committed by fourscore Irish women, Papists,
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1623.
against a clergyman, while endeavouring to perform the funeral
service over Lady Killene, — Croydon, 10 September 1623.
P. 1. Signed. Sealed. Add. Endd.
[Sept. 1623.] 1068. Repair of Eorts.
S.P., Ireland, Note of money desired for reparation of forts and castles to
^° ■ ' '■ make them defensible against Irish rebels till a greater charge
is bestowed to make them hold out against foreign invasion.
Leinster.— Marlborough, Phillipston, Leighlin, Wexford
Castle.
Mounster. — Dongarvan Castle, in great decay, estimate
1,000J., which is omitted by reason of the greatness of the
charge.
Connaught.— Athlone Castle, for building and finishing the
tower and scouring the ditches. The sept of the Kellyes are
bound yearly to allow to that castle 300 men's labour. A
castle to be built in the middest of the Curlewes, one mile and
a half from the Abbey of Boyle. Also a fort and wooden
bridge at Drumrussie [Carrickdrumrusk ?], being a passage
into the county of Leitrim, and highway for all stealths from
county Eoscommon in O'Rorkes country, and from the Branny
into Roscommon, Burrishowle, to strengthen.
Ulster. — Liffer, charge valued at 5001. or 600?. by Sir Josias
Bodley, has been bestowed upon it, which makes it defensible
against Irish rebels ; 200J. was borrowed of money assigned
to Sir Josias for Munster works. Colrane, Carrickfergus Castle,
in great decay, and walls of the town to be repaired by inha-
bitants out of entertainment allowed them. Moyrie Castle,
Mountnoris to strengthen. Massarine, Castletone, Culmore,
600J. or 700?., but if the ward be removed to Greenecastle it
is needless to bestow any more than 1001. spent, borrowed of
money assigned for works in Munster ; Greencastle fitter for a
ward than Culmore, as may appear upon draught of establish-
ment now sent. Dongannon to make it defensible against the
Irish rebels. But if His Majesty shall be pleased to assign it
as a seat for the President, and to the building of it will aUow
the next Easter and Michaelmas rents of Tirone, he will, with
some help of the country, cause it to be built fit for the Pre-
sident, when His Majesty shall appoint one, which otherwise
will cost His Majesty much more to build it. Castlenedoe,
Donnegall, EniskiUin, Cloughouter, Dungevin, Enishlaughlin ;
total, 2,841?. 13s. 4c?. sterling, and for a castle on Longford
side of the Shannon 200?. Omy Fort, when finished at
800?. or 900?. was brought to the perfection it is now at by
Capt. Edmonde Leighe, now deceased, who bestowed on it of
his own proper goods 500?. sterling, whereof he has yet received
but 100?., paid out of the rents of Tyrone, which he has left
his wife to relieve her and satisfy divers debts that he owed
by reason of that building.
No part of these sums is of the project formerly made by
Sir Josias Bodley, for which there was money assigned.
Pp. 3.
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Sept. 12. 1069. The King to the Lord Deputy.
vd '237^ M^ ' ^^ behalf of Widow ChishuU, to have lawful favour and per-
mission to come to England.
P. 1. Endd.
Sept. 27. 1070. Warrant to the Attorney-General.
^ f 23r'50A' ^^ prepare a bill for granting to the Duke of Buckingham
the Customs imposts and other duties in Ireland, for the term
of seven years in addition to his former grant of the same. —
Hampton Court, 27 September 1623.
P. 1.
Oct. 1. 1071. [ ]to[ .]
Conway Papers. ggj^^jg herewith a note of the lands desired by the Earl of
Desmond. Desires to know the Lord Treasurer's pleasure
whether he think fit to accord to this note or no.
P. 1. Bndd. : " Oct. 1, 1623, Mr. Chancellor, sent by Josua,
the footman."
Oct. 3. 1072. Petition of Sir Fred. Hamilton to the King.
S.P., Ireland, rp^ surrender all his lands, and to have them re-granted in the
' ' name of one entire manor, to be called Manor Hamilton, with
reference of the same to the Commissioners for Irish Causes.
Theobalds, 3 October 1623. Eeferred by His Majesty to
the Commissioners for Irish Causes, that at their next meeting,
or sooner if may be, they certify how His Majesty may give
Sir Frederic satisfaction without prejudice to his service,
observing that he intends to do him, his servant, extraordinary
favour in this, but not to be a precedent ; and that if it can
be done it will be a great care to His Majesty.
Signed : He. Holcrofte.
Pf. 2. Endd.
Oct. 3. 1073. Petition of Thos. Fleming to the King.
^ '^ as"?^' sl*^' ' ^®*^ forth his right to the manor of Benjerston, and reference
'^° ' ■ of the same to the Commissioners for Irish Causes for their
report.— Theobalds, 3 October 1623.
Signed : He. Holcrofte.
P. 1. Endd.
[ 1623.] 1074. Commissioners for Irish Causes to the Privy Council.
^'^''^^^2' Have considered of the above petition of one TJios. Fleming'^-
' ' who com/plains that having a suit with one Evers at the com-
mon law in Ireland for the manor of Benjerston, and other
lands lawfully {as he pretends) descended to him, he has been
greatly oppressed and hindered in the prosecution of his right
through the indirect dealing of the late Lord Chancellor. They
suggest that the petition be transmitted to the Lord Deputy that
he {with the assistance of the Chief Justice of His Majesty's
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Bench, the Chief Baron, the Master of the Rolls, Justice Lowther,
and Justice Sibthorp, or any four of them) should examine
the trtdh, and certify them {the Privy Council) their opinions.
Signed: Humfrey May, James Ley, Jo. Benham, Will.
Jones, Na. Riche, F. Dickenson.
P. 1. Endd.
Oct. 13. 1075. The King to the Lord Deputy.
Docquet Book. rj,^ ^^^^ ^^^^ ^j ^^l letters patent that should be presented
to be passed of any the lands in the possession of Phelim
M'Feagh O'Byrne, Esq.
Oct. 20. 1076. Lord Deputy to Me. Secretary Calvert.
^ T '2s7' w*^' ■'^y view of the inclosed will see advertisement of a late
' " assembly of a great multitude of people with priests and friars
in the county of Cavan, not far distant from this city, and of
their intentions to meet there again, and from another has
received information that it is voiced in divers parts of this
kingdom that Tyrone 'will shortly be here, to the destruction
of the plantations and the restitution of all men to their lands
again which have been taken from them in those parts. Upon
my receipt of these letters sent to inquire who were the
principal ringleaders that most countenanced that meeting, and
will question him further for it, and lest such assemblies might
prove dangerous (many of this nation being much discontented
and apt to run desperate courses) has employed spies to give
notice of their meeting that he may prevent it if possible,
but is doubtful what course to hold in these cases as the times
now are. And yet, if not to be prevented by fair persuasions
will have them dissolved by strength.
P. 1. Signed. Endd. Encloses,
S.P., Ireland, 1077. A Gertificctte from Sir Hugh Culme, touching one Bow-
CtCtLt.
1. Made bold to acquaint Ms Lordship with the affairs
and the condition of these parts tvherein he lived. Some ten
days ago there was an assembly of twelve friars in their robes
at the shire town of the Cavan, and to attend them at least
2,000 2^^ople assembled together, to the terror of the poor
English that diuelt in those parts. Coidd not call it an un-
lawful assembly for they carried it with so high a hand ; nay,
it was reported that the friars said that they should not do this
but by alloiuance. At Kells Fair, on Tuesday last, one Henry
Boivclall, luho had, he sxijtposed, more tvealth than wit, openly
in the fair in a manner proclaimed that their most gracious
Prince %vas married Vlth August, and that the Right
Honourable the Lord Buke of Buckingham carried the cross,
before the Prince. The minister of Kells {one Mr. Smith)
came unto Air. Bowdcdl, and advised him to be sparing in
divulging such reports. Mr. Bowdall answered him, " It is
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Harry Dowdall that repairs it, and will make it good." Out
of the duty I owe your Lordship some favour 1 have received
from the m-ost honourable the Lord Duke it grieves me to hear
his Lordship (as I think) scandalised. I pray you to pardon
my boldness therein.
■ P. 1. Endd.
S.P., Ireland, 1078. 2. A Certificate touching Assemblies in Ireland from
' ' Gapt. Arthur Furbes.
Thought good to acquaint him, not long ago there passed
through a torvn of his some seven or eight priests and friars
accompanied with divers others, alleging that they were going
(as they did) to the Cavan, and had a warrant under His
Majesty's great seal, and subscribed with the Council's hands,
and especially with my Lord of Canterbury's. True it luas
that the next day they made good their assembly at the Cavan
to the number of 2,000 or 3,000 from divers corners and divers
countries of the kingdom, had their solemn masses and piublic
preaching, things heretofore never heard of ; the next day after,
at Granard, they had the like assembly of 2,000 a')id above.
And this he wrote, so much the more because he heard they
give out they would come likewise to his own piarish church,
which, if they did (unless he certainly knew that it be with
His Majesty's tolerance) if God would give him grace he
should make the antiphonie of their mass be sung xvith sound
of musket.
P. 1. Endd.
Tol. 237, 54.
Oct. 27. 1079. CoMMissioNEKS FOR Irish Causes to the Privy
S-P.. Ireland, COUNCIL.
Have considered, as directed, of two several petitions
preferred by Cahill M'Donnogh, a poor Irish native, both of
them touching certain lands and rents wrongfully, as he
alleges, withheld from hiin by Sir William Taafe and some of
his own kinsmen. As no proofs are offered they suggest the
petitions be transmitted to the Lord Deputy and the Judges
who are of the Council there, to endeavour to end the matters
or to certify their opinions. — Serjeant's Inn, 27 October 1623.
Signed : James Ley, Hum. Winche, Jo. Denham, Will. Jones,
F. Dickenson.
P. 1. Endd.
vol. 237, 55.'
Oct. 27. 1080. Commissioners for Irish Causes to the Privy
S-P-.__Ireland, COUNCIL.
Eecommend that the petition of Wm. M'Costelo and
Edmund his son, against Sir Theobald Dillon, be referred to
the Lord Deputy and Judges who are of the Council there,
to be examined. — Serjeant's Inn, 27 October 1623.
Signed : James Ley, Hum. Winche, Jo. Denham, Will. Jones,
J. Dickenson, Hen. Holcroft.
P. 1. Endd.
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Oct. 30. 1081. The King to the Lord Deputy.
vol '237'T6^' Thanks for his courtesy for passing to the Earl of Desmond
the wardship and marriage of the Viscount Thurles. Desmond
recommended to his favour. To assist in the speedy passing
to him in his grant of the concealments in Desmond, Tippe-
rary, and Kilkenny. — Hinchinbroke, 30 October 1623.
P. 1. Endd.
[Oct. 30.] 1082. Another copy of the above, with the words " for your selfe "
^T'oQ^^^??*^' ^^ ^^^ h&a^., probably a copy made for the Earl of Desmond.
vol. Zol ^ 5uA. 75 T
Oct. 30. 1083. Award of the Lord President and Others of
S.P., Ireland, MUNSTER.
Touching the meares and bounds of the towns and lands of
Broghill, Rathgogan, Kilbolane, Ballysallagh, &c., in difference
between Sir Wm. Power and the Earl of Cork.
P. 1. Large sheet.
Copia vera, Ex. Laur. Parsons.
On dorse : " Signed, sealed, and published in the presence
of us whose names do ensue, Theo. Roche, Niche. Arthur,
Geff. Gallwey, James Gary, John Burgate, Law. Clayton, "Will.
Haly."
Endd. : " 30 Oct. 1623. A copy of my Lord President's
order touching the meares and bounds of the towns and lands
of Broghill and Rathgogan, and the town and lands of Kilbo- •
lane and Ballysallagh, and concerning certain other lands
within mentioned in late difference between Sir Wm. Power
and me."
Oct. 31. 1084. Earl of Thomond, President of Munster, to the Lord
S.P., Ireland, DePTJTY.
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Nov. 8. 1087. The King to the Lord Deputy.
Tfl'.'2^3fT9^.' % letters of November 1622 required him to pass to the
natives and former inhabitants of the territory of the Upper
Osserie three-fourth parts of the escheated lands there, after
necessary deductions at the rents and conditions of the Leitrim
plantation, reserving the fourth part by way of custodiam.
Has now bestowed the said fourth part upon the Duke of
Buckingham, who has undertaken the plantation of it. He
is to lay out the same in such a convenient place ail together
as it may be fittest for such plantation as he (the King)
intends, and the lands are to be forthwith committed to the
care of the King's agents. The natives to have assignments
by the advice aforesaid, and to be put into possession accord-
ingly.—Theobalds, 8 November 1623.
His Majesty's pleasure signified by the Duke of Bucking-
ham. Holcroft.
Pp. 2. Endd.
Nov. 8. 1088. The King to Falkland.
"ffibe^tTifr' ^y ^^**®^' ^^ November 1622 he directed him to pass three-
I'.E.O., ' fourths of the escheated lauds in the territory of Upper
Ireland. Ossory to the natives under the conditions of the Leitrim
plantation, reserving the other fourth for himself (the King).
He now directs that he (Falkland) shall pass that fourth to
the Duke of Buckingham upon such rents and conditions as
he (Falkland) shaU. think reasonable, taking care to lay the
said fourth part in such a convenient place all together as may
be fittest for such a plantation as he (the King) intends. He
is to make several assignments of land to the natives, and to
transmit them thither that he (the King) may give warrant
for passing them. — Westminster, 8th of November, in the
20th year of the reign.
Pp. 3.
TOl. 237, 60.
Nov. 12. 1089. LoED Deputy and Council to the Peivy Council.
v^'a^sY^To^' -'■'^ reply to their letters of September 27 for John Veasy,
gent., late Commissary of the Musters in Ulster. Objections
to Alderton or Cormick's making up Veasy's loss. — Dublin
Castle, 12 November 1623.
Signed: Falkland, A. T. Loftus, Cane, Fr. Aungier, Ed.
Blayney, Cha. Coote, Tho. Roper, Roger Jones.
P. 1. Add. Endd.
vol. 237, 61.
Nov. 26. 1090. SiE Dudley Norton to the Archbishop of Canter -
S.P., Ireland, BURY.
When lately in county Wexford spent some time at Fearnes,
where there is one James or Jacob Whitehall beneficed, who
had been sometime questioned before his Grace. This caused
him to inquire of him and his carriage.* Heard that he was
infected with Jewish opinions, which he communicated to the
Lord Bishop of the diocese, who replied that he had heard as
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much. Told him that he marvelled he did not question him
for it. He answered that he only forbore till he might first
advertise you for further direction, as he heard that he had
been formerly imprisoned by you, and he knew not upon
what terms he obtained his liberty. He lives retired, studies
and wi'ites much, converses with few or none, and seldom or
never preaches, but his continual writing may well be sus-
pected, and (haply) not amiss if his papers were surprised and
viewed. — Dublin, 26 November 1623.
Pp. 2. Signed. Add. Endd.
Nov. 1091. Lord Deputy Falkland to the Privy Council.
Tri'.'237'''62.' Received the 24th of September at the hands of Sir Cha.
Coote in an unsealed letter an information against the Lord
President of Connaught, which at rising from Council was
communicated to a select number of the Board, and by their
advice a copy was sent to his Lordship that he might make
answer to it. Scarce knew how to carry himself betwixt his
respect for the Lord President and his duty to His Majesty,
whose interest was said to be wronged, and that by a privy
councillor, who proposing for His Majesty's service was not to
be disanimated or discountenanced. The President nobly
desiring a commission to inquire of the whole business on the
spot, but Sir Chas. Coote alleging his Lordship's potency was
such in that place that none would dare to give evidence
against him, he resolved it should be heard at the Board for
both their satisfactions in a fuU assembly of councillors. So
being in expectation of their appearances on both parts, it
pleased the Lord President to desire his papers of defence
might be read at the Board, and his counsel heard, but that
his presence might be spared because of his indisposition.
But he has thought best to susnend all nresent proceedings
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included in the patent of Presidentship, though the town and
lands were more than half past away in particular grants
before his coming to it ivithout any conditions for the King.
To stop that course of passing away the rest from the inha-
bitants, and to induce them to build better houses, he became a,
suitor to His Majesty to grant the fee-farm of the houses and
some land to be joined to it, with condition of building every
one his house after the English manner, and to inclose the
town with a substantial tvall, which His Majesty yielded to
and accepted for a good service, doubling his rents from 501.
to 1001. and civilising the place with good people.
The disposing of all was left to him, subject to Lord Deputy
St. John's approval, and all was done with as great caution
as the King's learned Council and the Lord Deputy's care
could devise.
Disputes Sir G. Goote's values and desires a commission of
inquiry, and will except to none so they be men of honour.
But to stop all cavilling and to prove that his intention
was not covetously to deceive the King as he (Sir Charles
Goote) would have it, hut to strengthen, build, and adorn
the town and to make it fit for His Majesty's service. Denies
that he received 4,100?. to his own use as utterly fcdse,
acknowledging no more than the 1,300?. and odd pounds
before spoken of, and to the other of 7001. a year or anything
near it or that can be ever made of it, passes his reach of
understanding to know hoiu it can be raised, but to express
his sincere intentions to His Majesty's service (if it be possible
to be done) will make this free offer.
Let him (Wilmot) return to first conditions, let the towns-
men be freed from their bargain {which they are ready to
abandon as burdensome), and let Sir Charles Coote be bound
to make the King's rents to 1001. a year, and he (Wilmot) %vill
willingly agree to this. And both he and the townsmen of
Athlone beseech the King that if this their free offer be not
accepted, it may not hereafter be in the power of every
malicious informer thus to deter their loyal and dutiful
intention to build their houses and the wcdl of the toton
according to their contract, which after their great expense do
now lie still, not daring to proceed, and if their offer be not
thought tvell of, that they be not misconstrued in their duty
if they seek to maintain His Majesty's grant to them by the
law.
Pp. 3. Signed. Endd. : " An account of Athlone in
answer to Sir Gh. Goote's information, tvith an offer of it to
His Majesty back again, to be sent into England together with
the accusation if it please your Lordship."
Nov. 1094. Proposition by Mb. Eaven.
^•.^■'gj^'gg^' Suggests the creation of an officer called the King's sworn
' ' measurer, for ascertaining the exact admeasurement of all
lands in Ireland belonging to the Crown, and praying to have
that appointment in reward for his long services.
Pp. 2. Endd. : " Mr. Raven's request, Ireland."
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[Nov.] 1095. Commissioners foe Irish Causes to the Privy Council.
^■^■j ^237^ 63' Suggest in respect of Sir Th. Waldram's petition, that as by
' ' the King's letters, 1st December, I7th of his reign, that at the
prayer of his father Richard Waldram, deceased, a new patent
on surrender of a former defective one was directed to be made
to him of 42 poles of land which he formerly enjoyed as an
undertaker in co. Cavan, together with some other poles, and a
pole of land [his discovery], and the said Richard Waldram
having died before he could enjoy the same, and his son Sir
Thomas Waldram now reviving the claim, in regard of a
former order that all concealments be granted to those under-
takers within the precinct of whose lands they were so found,
that a custodiam be made him of those concealments and two
other poles of land which lie within the precincts of his said
proportions at the rent of his other lands. — Serjeant's Inn,
4 December 1623.
Signed : James Ley, WiU. Jones, Jo. Denham, Nich.
Fortescue, Fra. Gofton, J. Dickenson. Examined per Rob.
Branth.
Pf. 2.
vol. 237, 64.
Dec. 8. 1096. Lord Deputy and Council to the Privy Council,
^toi' 2fr7^4' Suggest that the Lord Viscount Valentia's arreair of His
Majesty's rents of 79?. 3s. 4id. be discharged, the same having
been defalked out of his pay, but has been charged against
him again by mistake.
By their letter of 12th October 1622 were directed to restore
to Mr. John Eustace a pension or fee of 9d. ster. per diem, which
had been discontinued for some years, and the payment of the
arrears which were satisfied all but 20Z. ster., before His
Majesty's late directions for all payments arrived, after which
he could not get payment of his small remain, all pensions
being paid after the army, and then with abatement of a
moiety> The said John Eustace being deceased, his son
Maurice Eustace repaired hither with effectual letters of re-
commendation from them, and he has been very instant for
payment of the 20/!. due to his father, vehemently begging
that their warrant was absolute and granted when there was
a restraint of all other pensions. Recommend payment of
B>1. in a somewhat similar case to one Ann Davis, widow,
who purchased the pension of one Walt. Byrne, an ancient
soldier having a pension of ^d. per diem. — Dublin Castle, 8
December 1623.
Signed : Falkland, A. T. Loftus, Cane, Balfour, Tho. Ormonde,
Fr. Aungier, Ge. Shurley, Cha. Coote, Erskyne, Tho. Roper,
John Vaughan.
Pp. 2. Add. Endd.
Dec 11. 1097. The King to the Lord Deputy,
vof 23^7*65"^' '^° license Sir Fran. Annesley, one of the Principal Secre-
' ■ taries there, to come to England to follow his private business,
--11 December 1623.
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[Dec. 12.] 1098. Instructions foe the Settlement of the Church of
S.P., Ireland, IRELAND.
Instructions for the settlement and future government of
the Church of Ireland, founded on the articles submitted by
the Commissioners for Irish Causes, June 20.-^
[Dec. 12.] 1099. Names of the Commissioners in the Six Escheated
S.P., Ireland, COUNTIES in ULSTER in IRELAND.^
Cavan. — Lord Blany, Sir Adam Loftus, Sir Rog. Jones, of
His Majesty's Privy Council ; Sir Geo. Sexten, Escheator ; Sir
Hugh Culme, Knights, Humf Farnam, Esq.
Fermanagh. — Sir Adam Loftus and Sir Roger Jones, Knights,
Privy Councillors ; Sir Pole Gore, Bart,, Sir Geo. Sexten, Knight,
Escheator; Sir Hugh Culme, Knt., Capt. Roger Atkinson,
Humf. Farnham.
Donagall. — Sir John Vaughan, Knt., and of the Privy
Council ; Sir Pole Gore, Bart., Sir Geo. Marbury, Knt., Sir
Basil Brooke, Sir Hen. Tichborne, Knt., Capt. John Baker,
George Carye, Esq.
Londonderry. — Sir Fulke Conway, Knt., and of Privy
Council, Sir Th. Phillips, Knt,, Sir Arth. Bassett, Knt., Sir
Moses Hill, Knt., Sir Hugh Clattworthy, Knt., Sir Hen, Tich-
borne, Knt.
Tyrone. — Lord Caulfield, Master of the Ordnance ; Sir Fra.
Annesley, Knt. and Bart., Secy, to His Majesty,; Sir Foulke
Conwaye, Knt., and of Privy Council ; Sir Dan. Leigh, Knt.
and Bart. ; Sir Th. Phihips, Knt,, Sir Arth. Bassett, Sir Wm.
Caulfield, Knt.
Armagh. — Lord Caulfield, Master of the Ordnance ; Sir Fr.
Annesley, ut supra ; Sir Edw. Trevor, Knt., and of Privy
Council ; Sir Faithful Fortescue, Knt., Ro. Cowell and Marma-
duke Whitechurch, Esqres.
Of these any five, four, or three of them may perform that
service if it shall please your Lordships.
To make inquiry upon oath of jurors and by other ways
what number of natives, and of what qualities and conditions
are in each several county, and in each particular precinct
and on every particular proportion of 1,000, 1,500, and 2,000
acres of land, and of greater proportions of 3,000 where they
be to be found, and to inquire what number of acres each
native holds from any British undertaker, what rents are
reserved and payable to the undertaker in money, cows,
muttons, hogs, cours, and other vendible commodities, what
works, services, and duties he is tied unto, and for what term
of years he holds the said lands, and to certify this under
their hands and seals to the Privy Council in England with all
speed, and at furthest by the 10th March next. " And this
' The' Commissioners' suggestions, dated 20th June 1623, which are here adopted
and apostilled, will be found, supra, p, 416.
" A paper by Sir Thomas Phillips ?
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(as I conceive) is the sum of as much as in this affair is by
your Lordships committed unto me."
Recommends that those Commissioners make inquiry of the
defects of the British undertakers in each of those six counties
as well in their works and buildings as in bringing of able
and sufficient British subjects, which was the principal motive
, inducing the King to part with those lands upon so small
rents and easy conditions. For albeit the last Commissioners
sent into that kingdom surveyed those works and made
inquiry of the defects, yet he doubts not but there is matter
enough left for these new Commissioners to inquire of and
certify, a principal part whereof will be the condition of the
freeholders, leasers, and copyholders, what number of acres
they have from the principal undertaker, and whether by
reason of the over great rents reserved and demanded a great
part of the land do not lie waste, and the British tenants that
did take lands be not returned from thence, and others that
went to take lands there be not discouraged to become
tenants under the said undertakers, by reason they cannot
profit by holding land upon so hard rents and conditions as
are demanded of them.
Pp. '6. Endd.
Dec. 14. 1100. Lord Deputy to Mr. Secretary Conway.
^•^'■' ^'^f^^^' Apologises for not hitherto addressing him. As he (Conway)
' " is a soldier as well as a statesman, he will understand that it
becomes a governor to be somewhat suspicious. This will
excuse his details of rumours and events here.
The return of His Highness was very unexpected of many
here. At first it amazed them much and has since set their
spirits at work. There have been in this town some assem-
blies by some of the prime nobility of the Pale and some other
gentlemen of good quality, of which the Earl of Westmeath
and Sir William Talbot were the authors.
They pretended at the first that their ends were only to
congratulate His Highness's late return, and to clear them-
selves to him of some aspersions cast upon them in Spain as .
persons that had endeavoured to hinder the matches pro-
ceeding.
To this end they thought it requisite that certain agents
of quality should be sent over and defrayed by a voluntary
and general contribution, which being agreed upon it was by
many subscribed, a true copy of which he sends with this.
If the collection be made accordingly the sum will be a
very great one, far superior to the occasion of defraying an
agency of two noblemen and two gentlemen, and by much too
large and not safe as he conceives to be suffered to come into
the hands of a discontented and a desperate party in doubtful
times. When His Majesty is under an extreme necessity of
an empty Exchequer to the supply of which they find them
here at no time very forward to contribute, but rather much
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the contrary. What the use is they will make of it he leaves
to his wisdom to determine, not daring himself to venture to
divine, he being very apt to doubt the worst of the purposes
of those whose good affections he is not the best satisfied.
Divers letters are written to several noblemen and others who
are committed to the care of the priests to be delivered by
their recommendations, a copy of which he encloses.
Divers enmities are likewise suddenly composed, wherein
the Earl of Westmeath has been in some a party, and of some
an author. The work of reconcilement is a good and blessed
work where the end is good and right'; of these my doubts are
greater than my hopes.
The levies of the monies he understands are begun. If
they go on without scruple, he will then appear to stop them,
if he finds he cannot so lodge the mass of them that he can
become master of them when the collection is full. In the
beginning they gave me a touch of their pretences by the
Earl of Westmeath whom he advised not to proceed. Is told
that there is since an oath of secrecy taken, and the manage-
ment of the business committed altogether to the priests, that
the multitude may be the better contented to remain ignorant,
which maintains devotions as they teach.
When His Highness was in Spain there was one Meaugh of
Munster accused by two witnesses of certain words spoken by
him. On their oaths they accuse him, but he as stiffly denies
them. This person is in prison here in the castle, and he
encloses their examinations.
Desires to know whether he shall permit them to send any
agents over who purpose to present and press many grievances,
of which some principals have received answer already, and
as his informations run they have had in consideration the
proposing of a new form of government, not by Deputy or by
Justices before whom the ensigns of royalty should be carried,
but by Commissioners, whereof some of themselves being part
His Majesty's charge should be much abated, and they much
contented. But this he reports only as he receives it, not as
canonical.
" Your honour's very afiectionate friend,"
H. Falkland.
Dublin Castle, 14 December 1623.
Pp. 4. Add. : " For your honor." Endd. : " Dec. 14,
1623, Lord Deputy of Ireland to Mr. Sect. Conway. An
assembly of the lords of the Pale. Resolution among them
to send over agents into England. A contribution agreed on
amongst them. One Meaugh, a prisoner for words. Some
propositions amongst those lords for a change of the govern-
ment." Enclosing,
S.P., Ireland, UQl. Instrument suhscrihed hy the Irish Lords and others for
vol. 237, 661. ^^^g appointment of a General Contribution towards a
■pretended agency into England.
It is thought m,eet by the earls, viscounts, lords, knights,
esquires, and gentlemen, whose names are subscribed, tJiat
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special agents of worth and quality shall he sent into England
to petition to His Highness concerning divers things tending
to His Majesty's service and the good of the commonwealth,
according to the instructions to he given them, and that to
defray their charges a voluntary contribution to he collected
in manner following, viz. : —
Upon every earl, sterling, \0l. ; lord viscount, 71. 10s. ; lord
haron, 6L 13s. 4cZ. ; knight baronet, 61,; knight, 51.; esquire,
21. ; landed gentleman, 20s. ; freeholder, 10s., besides what
addition every m,an will please to give.
And for collection hereof a gentleman of the best sort in
every barony 'to he chosen with such assistance as he shall
desire for that purpose, and the levy to he mxtde with all
expedition convenient.
Westmeath, Gornfianston, Trimelstone, Bunsany, Killene,
Neutervill, Castle Connel.
Signed : James Fleming, Wm. Taaffe, Nich. Barnewell,
Wm. Talhott, Pet. Barnewell, Nich. White, Pat. Barnewell,
Pet. Delahyde, N. Meade, Wm,. Gyll, La Delahyde, Jo. Talhott,
Th. Brittas, Pat. Ousacke, Wm. Moore, Ric. Wadding, Lu.
White, R. Everard, Wm. Sutton, Gaspar Gallway, Ed. Aylmer,
Ph. Hoare, Nich. Dormer, Jo. Bath, Ro. Dillon, Edw. Dowdall,
Jo. Dillon, Ed. Twite, Pat. Shurlocke, Ri. Gernon.
This is a true copy. — H. Falkland.
P. 1. Endd.
S.P., Ireland, 1102. Letter to a Nobleman, informing him of the resolution to
vol. 237, 66ii. send agents into England and to raise a Contribution.
Right honourable.
The necessities of this kingdom requiring (as your Honour
may easily discern) a speedy sending of agents into England,
and the opportunity being at this present such for that pur-
pose as it is not likely to be again overtaken, we in our care .
of the common good did confer together thereof here at Dublin
with such other of the nobles and principal gentlemen of all
parts of the realm as were here present, wherein we had great
miss of your Lordship's presence, tvhose advices and helping
hands are very necessary for so great a ^vork. But seeing you
had other occasions to withhold you, we thought it very meet to
acquaint you with that resolution, %vhich was agreed upon by
all those that did meet here upon this occasion, which was thg,t
certain noblemen and others should with all convenient speed
be sent into England, not only to congratulate our most noble
Prince's return, hut also to give satisfaction in some great
aspersions and imputations laid upon all this nation by
means of soone bad offices suggested by evil-affected persons,
and to withal to ease us of those burthens which are like to
continue if we shall not by petition and suit find grace a,t
His Majesty's hands. And for that it is fit that all should
help to bear the burden of the charge of that negotiation which
we hope will tend to the benefit of all, we send you inclosed
a note how all those that did meet here upon this occasion
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443
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Dec. 14. U03
S.P., Ireland,
vol. 237, 67.
Thus far the letter.
Notes upon it.
have condescended to charge themselves towards this em/ploy-
ment. And for the particular points of the agency we refer
to the hearer's relation, desiring you to put your helping
hands to this good work, and to further such levies to he made
of moneys respectively for the agents in that part where you
reside; as we here have laid down ourselves, and that with all
convenient speed, wherein we doubt not the hearer and others
of his sort will give good assistance, and so heing very desirous
of your presence here, whereby we might have comfort of your
counsel and advice upon all like occasions, we commit you to
God and rest.
P. 1. Endd. : "The copy of the letter."
Extracts from the Lorb Deputy's Letter of 14th
December, with Observations thereon.
By a despatch of the 14th December from the Lord Deputy
he wisely remonstrated how necessary it is in government not
to neglect the least motions which tend towards the disordering
of the State. He promises his watchfulness, care, and resolu-
tion to stop the inconveniences that they come not to mischiefs.
Provided that he may have timely directions.
He prays that secrecy may be used principally at the first.
He raises the suspicion, first that the unexpected return of the
Prince wrought amazement in many.
Who fell into consultations, the Earl of Westmeath and Sir
Wm. Talbott, being principal parties.
The pretence, to congratulate the Prince's return and to
discharge themselves of some aspersions concerning their
averseness or interruption given to the match.
From the conventions came letters to be written to the
nobility, gentry, and fi-eeholders for a taxation towards this
commission of an exorbitant value to the cause proposed.
A reconciliation of divers quarrels and contentions for the
uniting of minds to some other design as may be presumed.
For proof of this his Lordship has sent a copy of the letter
and a copy of the list of hands signed. Of this some intima-
tion was made by the Lord of Westmeath to the Lord Deputy,
who dissuaded the course, and since oath has been taken
amongst them for secrecy, and it is wholly conveyed by the
priests.
Great sums levied argues great ends ; willingness of contri-
bution shows general unity of affections.
Treasons discovered hurt none but the plotters ; metily care,
secret carriage, and speedy execution prevents the evil and
may root out the mischief by the roots.
If it can be safely carried to let the levies go on, those
moneys may be seized and turned to the perpetual assurance
of the state of Ireland.
There breaks out a little rumour of these intentions to
change the government of Ireland from Deputies to Commis-
sioners.
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Takes it the consultations and the levies without His
Majesty's commission are treason.
There is also a relation of a particular accusation of treason-
able words spoken by a private man in prison, for which the
Lord Deputy desires direction.
It is to be doubted the Papists there have intelligence with
their party here. The more care must be taken for the secret
handling of this to prevent the evil and to make the best use
of it.
Pp. 3. Endd. : " Concerning , the afiairs and safety of
Ireland, and what persons are to be secured."
Dec. 14. 1104. Another copy of the above extracts.
yor23r Ma! ^P- ^- ^^'^- ■ '' Abstract of a letter from the Lord Deputy
' " of Ireland, and notes upon it."
Dec. 15. 1105. The King to the Lord Deputy.
Docquet Book. rp^ ^j^^ license to Sir Fran. Annesley, one of the Principal
Secretaries there, to repair into England.
Dec. 15. 1106. The Ejng to the Lord Deputy.
Docquet Book. ijq afford Viscount Grandison the best assistance for recovery
of his debts in Ireland.
Dec. 24. 1107. The King to the Lord Deputy.
^■^■' l^^l^^t' Has been moved by Sir Th. Dutton to give some order for
' ■ satisfying his pensions and entertainments, with arrears, being
now to go a principal officer in the employment under Count
Mansfield. Now directs that he be satisfied the yearly assign-
ment out of the cheques of 1001. sterling, according to the
last establishment. Lord Esmond and our CouncU here, by
their letters of the 25th July 1623, required that the yearly
pay saved upon the casting of the ward of Duncannon upon
Lord Esmond's preferment to a foot company, should go in
payment of Sir Thomas upon the second list. — Westminster,
24 December 1623.
Pp. 2. Ex. p. Gall.
Dee. 24. 1108. Duplicate of the foregoing.
S.P., Ireland, p^ 2
vol. 237, 69. ^'
(1623.) 1109. Sir Thomas Dutton's Grants.
S.P., Ireland, Statement of heads relative to Sir Tho. Dutton's various
'" ' ^^ ' ■ patents and grants, and his objections to a clause in the above
letter.
Pp. 2. Endd. : " Memorial of Sir Th. Dutton's business."
Dec. 27. 1110. Lord Deputy and Council to the Privy Council.
S.P., Ireland, The Deputy acknowledges their letters to him of the l7th
vol. 237, 71. October last. As for the courts of justice, now that some
pressing businesses are overcome, he will purposely assemble
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the Council and express their opinions to them, so that those
points for the present require no further answer, only it remains
that they receive satisfaction touching the removal of the
assizes from Roscoman and Charlestowne, in the province of
Connaught. The circumstances are as follows : His Majesty
by his letters of 2.3rd April 1622 gave order that the assizes
for the county of Leytrim, should be held at Jamestowne, and
those for Roscoman at Charlestown, and by other letters of the
14th August following His Majesty renewed a particular direc-
tion in favour of Charlestown, as they may perceive by the
copies of both the letters herewith sent. Contrary desires
appeared here about Charlestowne, and he (the Deputy) was
pressed on both sides. He thereupon sent for the Council and
commanded the judges to attend ; when they came His
Majesty's later letter, which concerned Charlestowne only, and
the part of the printed book which left the choice of the
sitting places to the judges, was read ; the dates of the letter
and the book wei'e compared, and the election absolutely
referred to the judges, without imposing upon them the least
constraint. But it is true that the judges upon their return
reporting very well of the place, and Sir Chas. Coote pressing
by petition the accomplishment of His Majesty's direction
concerning Charlestown, then (and not before) it was yielded
to that there should be a publication of His Majesty's pleasure
in writing, that both the judges and the country might take
notice thereof, as may appear to you by the copy of the peti-
tion and publication which we send here inclosed. So as it
seems the report made to them has not been well grounded,
and therefore they hope to stand justified in their opinions,
and that such informations shall have the less credit hereafter.
This is the course that has been held in this particular of
Charlestowne, which they shall not presume to alter without
their further directions. — Dublin Castle, 27 December 1623.
Signed: H. Falkland, A. T. Loftus, Cane, Brabazon, Fr.
Aungier, Fra. Blundell, Blenerhayset, Dud. Norton, Fra.
Annesley, Wm. Parsons, Rog. Jones.
Pp. 2. Add. : " To the right honourable the Lords and
others of His Majesty's most honourable Privy Council of
England." Endd. Enclosing,
April 23. 1111. The King to the Lord Deputy.
vol "237 71 1 Directing the assizes and quarter sessions for Leitrim to he
tried at Jamestown, and those at Roscommon to be held at
Charlestown. — Westminster, 23 April 1622.
P. 1. Copy. Endd.
Aug. 14. 1112. The King to the Lords Justices and Others.
vol 237^7*111 Approving of the orders for Jamestown and Charlestown,
and recommending Sir CJmrles Coote, ruith luarrants for
timber, slate, and stone, and workmen. — Westiniinster, 14
August 1622.
Pp. 3. Copy. Endd.
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Oct. 21. 1113. Petition of Sir Charles Goote and the Inhabitants of
vtf 23?^7Tm Jamestowne to the Lord Deputy and Council.
His Majesty having expressed his pleasure that the assizes,
quarter sessions, and public meetings for the county of Ros-
common should be held at Gharlestown, and the assizes, &c.
for the county of Leitrim to be held at Jamestown, the same
to continue for 21 years, in both counties, for furthering the
new^ plantation at Jamestown, and for encouraging the in-
habitants who _ are invited to build and reside within the
walls of the said town. He prays their Lordships to conceive
an order or Act of State directed to the justices of Ireland
who ride the several circuits, to the high sheriffs, custos rotu-
lorimi, justices of the peace, and all other officers and ministers
whom it concerns, requiring them that the aforesaid assizes,
&c. be held at Gharlestown and Jamestown for 21 years.
Oct. 21. 1114. _ Order from the Lord Deputy and Council of Ireland to the
judges, custos rotulorum, sheriffs, &c. to hold the sessions,
assizes, &c. at Gharlestown and Jatmestown.
Signed : — Falkland, Fr. Aungier, Fra. Blundell, Blener-
hayset, J. King. Concordat cum originati, Leonard Morton.
Pp. 2. Copy. Endd. : " The copy of Sir Charles Coote's
petition and the Deputy and Council's declaration thereupon.
—21 October 1623."
Dec. 14. 1115. To Me. Eobekt Cusack, of Stafferdston.
Add. p., Ireland. Whereas an assessment has been agreed upon by the
lords, knights, and gentlemen throughout the kingdom.
Desires him to labour the speedy getting in of the several
sums agreed on, viz., every earl, lOX ; viscount, 71. 10s. ; lord
baron^ Ql. 13s. id.; knight baronet, 61.; knight, 51.; es-
quire, il. ; every landed man exceeding 200 acres, 21. ; free-
holder, 10s. Upon every rich coupler and farmer, what they
will give voluntarily.
P. 1. Copy.
Dec. 20. 1116. Sir Nathaniel Eich to Sir Will. Beecher.
Add. p., Ireland. Concerning a letter of instructions to Commissioners for
Affairs in Ireland. — Warwick House, 20 December 1623.
S.P., Ireland,
vol. 237, 72, 73,
74.1
S.P., Ireland, 1117. PETITION of SiR JAMES BlUNT to PrINCE ChARLES AND
vol. 237, 77. rpgj, Lords of the Privy Council.
Praying for a compensation of his pension of 200?. sterling
which had been suspended, and for which he had surrendered
a pension of 60Z. per annum.
S.P., Ireland, HIS. PROJECT FOR FISHING IN IRELAND.
vol.' 237, 78. Already printed. See Art. 1002, p. 404.
Wanting.
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S.P., Ireland 1119, LiPE ANNUITIES AND PENSIONS IN IRELAND.
The Earl of Thomond, the Keeper of the Records at Bremi-
cham [Bermingham] Tower, Edward Smith and Cowley Philips,
Elinor Bourke, Eusebius Andrews,Williani Bourne, ThomasWebb,
Walter M'Edmonds, Alexander M'Donell, Hugh Boy M'Donell,
Sir Adam Loftus, Thomas Fesant, Hugh O'Meley, Sir John,
Everard, Francis Edgeworth, Sir Francis Annesley, Anne Ewar,
Daniel Molineux, John Ache, Nicholas Fitzgerald, Morgan
Mathen, Callough O'More, Sir Richard Morison, Patrick
O'Hanlon, John Wynter, Sir William Cole, Sir Roger Atkin-
son, Sir Edward Fisher, Captain St. John, Sir James Ware,
Francis Loftus, the Lady O'Dogherty, the Countess of Des-
mond, Martyn George, Henry Jones, James Lee, Cooly Philips,
the Lord Courcy, Sir Thomas Philips, Richard Fitzgerald, Sir
Thomas Gouche,' Robert Bowen, the Deputy of the Muster-
master, William Meares, Edward Trevor, Sir Oghy O'Hanlon,
Michael Pinnock, William Cullum, Sir Connor Roe M'Gwyer,
William Parsons, George St. George, Nichas. Bevan, Denys
Dale, Walter Byrne, Sir Thomas Ashe, the Lady Mary O'Rely,
Sir Thomas Button, Sir Roger Jones, the Earl of Clanricard,
Nicholas White, Lady Jane Fitzgerald, the Lady Margaret
M'Gwyer, the Countess of Tyrconeil, Dermon M'Dowlan, Sir
Francis Blundell, Captain Clotworthie, Sir William Cole.
Annuities and pensions payable according to the establish-
ment, commencing from Easter 1618, viz. : —
Pensioners of the late list, which are left in the power of
the Lord Deputy to confer upon servitors : — Owen ap Hugh,
Anthony Furres, Manus M'Shehie, Thomas Fleminge, Marma-
duke Nelson, Henry Smithy, Gilduf Smyth, Laurence Mais-
terly, Rory M'Swyllie, Con O'Neale, Lyse O'Connor, Humfry
Norton, John Wogan, the three sisters of the late Earl of
Desmond, Sir Richard Percy, Sir John Jephson, Robert Savage,
Donough Kelly, Margaret Corbet. Servitors of Irish birth,
viz. : Tirlaugh M'Art O'Neale, Owen M'Hugh O'Neale, Ed-
mond Grome O'Hanlon, Tirlagh Cormetey, Bartholomew Owen,
Barnaby Grene, Edmond Bowen, William RusseU, Symon
Field, John M'Shery, Captain William Roe, Thomas Lidding-
ton, his lieutenant ; Henry Fisher, late Constable of Laughlin
Bridge ; Sir H. Lee, Capt. Basil Brooke, Sir Fulk Conway,
late Constable of Enishlaughen ; Capt. John Sampford, late
Constable of Doe Castle ; Sir Francis Slingsby, late Constable
of Halebowling, his lieutenant and governor; Capt. Henry
Skipwith, late Constable of Castle Park, and his gunner;
William Hampden, Thomas Bellot, Thomas Perrott, James de
la Hide, Edmond Leadbeater, Daniel Byrne, Robert Wells,
Thomas Marshall, Andrew Harper, Sir Edward Herbert.
Eighteen maimed soldiers. Thirteen almsmen.
Increase of yearly pensions out of His Majesty's revenue
since the last establishment : —
Lord Viscount Grandison, Sir Thomas Roper, for his sur-
render of the alehouse grant ; Sir James Blunt, for surrender
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Sir Thomas
Phillips' Memoir,
Ordnance Survey
Office, Phcenix
Park, DubUn.
IG23.
of Captain Tyrrel's pension ; Walter Archer to be informer
of the Court of Wards ; Humfrey Eeynolds, auditor of the
Court of Wards, desired by that court, and approved by the
Lords ; the Lord Courcy's son, as an augmentation of his
father's pension.
Pp. 4. Endd. : " The pensions of Ireland, 9,367^. 3s. M "
Exd.
1120. Petition of the Inhabitants of the Barony of Lough-
iNSHOLiN to the Commissioners for the Repoemation
of Abuses in Ireland.
That they are compelled to travel twice a year to the city
of Londonderry to the assizes, and four times a year to quarter
sessions, the greatest part of them having to travel above 40
miles thither, through such miserable mountainy woods and
boggy ways as in winter are hardly passable, over great dan-
gerous rivers, and though they may escape with life, the cost
is so intolerable that many have to spend all they have in
these journeys, and many times when hindered by the waters
are fined for non-appearance, the poorest being obliged to
spend 30s. or 40s. when they have nothing but their daily
labour to live by, and many not worth 101., and all in general
being but lessees for 20 years, and many of rack-rents for
short terms, to the utter undoing of the whole plantation in
those parts, unless their Honours take into consideration their
miserable estate. They pray that the assizes and sessions be
kept at a place nearer the middle of the county, and that
none but freeholders be compelled to serve.
That there are sheriffs' courts in every barony once in every
three weeks, and manor courts in every proportion every three
weeks, besides bishops' courts, and sometimes on the same
day, and while attending at one place the poor people are
sometimes fined for not being at another.
That many of the undertakers themselves have their lands
on such hard terms that many fail of making their rents from
the natives, and much less are able to build and let reasonable
bargains to British ; all which they pray may be reformed.
Signed: William Windsor, Bap. Jones, Tho. Staples, Ed.
Pike, John Mortimer, *Robt. Stevenson, *Henry Pretty,
Thomas Lewen, *Robert King, *William Cocke, *Eichard R.
Webb, *Thomas Spurry, *Richard Avery, Richard Avoy,
Edward Young.
[Those with * are marksmen.]
P.l.
[1623.] 1121. The Walling of Jamestown in county Leitrim. .
Carte Papers, The county of Leitrim being escheated, His Majesty gave
■vol. 62, p. 47. instructions for a distribution thereof by way of plantation. _
The county being heretofore the most barbarous county in
Ireland, the King ordered a town to be built for the better
securing of the British undertakers, and directed that the
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fines payable by the undertakers, amounting to about 8,000^.,
should be employed in building a wall and gates to compass
the town:
The place chosen was by the Shannon, and in honour of
the King was called Jamestown, and a charter of incorpora-
tion is already granted for drawing thither and encouraging
inhabitants to reside there.
It is seated in the very heart of the Irishry of Connaught
and of special importance, there being no walled town in
Connaught, Galway only excepted.
The waUing of the town will supply the great defect in the
plantation of Ulster, where there are no towns walled but
Derry and Coleraine.
Sir Charles Coote, Knt. and Bart., and a privy councillor,
a man of very able parts, and well fitted to serve His Majesty
and well estated in that province, is by Act of State autho-
rised to receive the fines, and stands heavily bound for the
perfecting of the work within a certain time.
Sir Charles Coote has received a good part of the money
and has provided many materials for the building, and hath
put the work in a good forwardness.
No man can deny the benefit and use of walling the town,
and if it should now be interrupted His Majesty's service will
be prejudiced, those wild parts left destitute of so needful a
strength, and a great blemish laid on him that lately governed
that kingdom, who with great care had settled that place
according to His Majesty's instructions.
Pp. 2^. Not signed or addressed.
[1623.] 1122. Petition of the Corporation of Londonderry to the
™ ?,"?; ^^°™^^ . Commissioners for Irish Causes.
xrhiUips Memoir,
Ordnance Survey Though the city has been built and fortified by the city of
^"t' T^^T^^ London these last three years, there is no church but a piece
' ■ of an old monastery repaired by the citizens long before the
burning of the city, but not enough to contain half the inha-
bitants. And 700 acres of land destined by His Majesty to
maintain a free school is by undue means detained, though
the like gifts elsewhere are freely enjoyed. With the profits
of these lands and the 20 marks (121. 6s. 8d.) allowed by the
Governor and Assistants of London yearly during their plea-
sure towards the maintenance of a school, there would be a
fit provision for a schoolmaster and some help for an usher,
and the school house, (with a court of lime and stone built by
a good benefactor, Mathew Springham), would so be made to
be a free school, according to His Majesty's intention; in
default whereof, the poor inhabitants not being able to give
their children education at school, they grow up in an idle
vagrant manner, which has been the bane of this kingdom.
They, therefore, pray the Commissioners that His Majesty's
endowment be made good, and that the city of London will
confirm the pension of 20 marks per annum in perpetuity.
5. F F
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Of 4,000 acres given hy the charter to the city of London,
to be held in free burgage and laid to the city of Londonderry,
■with 1,500 acres of bog and mountain thrown in as waste, it
is only these 1,500 acres of waste, not worth above 601., that
are assigned for the maintenance of the mayor and officers,
too little for the purpose, and of the residue six acres allotted
to every single house containing two rooms and a garret, and
let with so much housing at a dear rent for term of 31 years,
but no " free burgesses " [burgages ?] nor so much land of
inheritance as will serve to lay up their charter.
Thus the ancient inhabitants gave up their houses at small
compositions after the burning of Derry to give way to the
London plantation, under promise that they should have
houses in the new city at cheap rents, but they are charged
very heavy rents, which they must either give or abandon the
place. That the society procured a large charter of incorpo-
ration incorporating the petitioners without their knowledge,
and yet provided no support for the corporation, and they
have only 1,500 acres as aforesaid as their free gift (which is
not yet conveyed by the said society), for want of which
support the petitioners, being but 113 families and those for
the most part very poor, are unable, especially by reason
of their heavy rents, to subsist under the burthen of incor-
poration.
Thus they were compelled to defend their charter of incor-
poration against a Quo ivarranto at their own cost, amounting
to 40L, without aid from the society.
That by their charter they were to ,be allowed free export,
yet are they forced to pay for licences for the export of yarn
from the deputies of John West, and are forbidden by late
proclamation to export wool, woolfells, and mort [mart ?] skins.
They must also buy licences for sale of aqua vitse.
That they have often petitioned the Governor and Committee
of Assistants to send over artisans to work up the country
commodities ; that they would set up a bank to aid trades-
men ; that they would lay 4,000 acres in burgage to the city,
and give them the 1,500 acres of bog and barren mountain as
waste (according to the King's intention) ; that they would
farm their Customs and fishings to them instead of to strangers,
who will not serve their markets but carry all away ; their
lands in the county they will not let to the corporation or to
any particular inhabitant. Traffic there is little, and trades-
men and artificers few, the city of London having sent hither
but two since the beginning of their plantation.
They (the corporation of Derry) have been subordinate to
them these 10 years, having no power to make a mayor or
sheriff's or byelaws unless with their approbation, " which time
of approbation in them and subordination in us is now almost
expired."
They foresee the imminent impossibility of their longer
subsistence unless immediate care be taken of them and means
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given for their support, most of the principal aldermen and
chief inhabitants having already withdrawn themselves to
their estates and holdings in the country, leaving the burthen
of the government of that poor place to such of the inhabi-
tants as have no other livelihood than their shops and such
poor trades a.s they have and must of force stay by it, who
can no longer endure it.
Pray His Majesty to mediate for them to the Governor
and Committee for an abatement of their rents for the
lands they ought to enjoy, to farm them their Customs, or
give them means of support, and in default of their doing
so, they will pay him to accept a surrender of their charter of
incorporation.
Pp.3.
[1623.] 1123. Aechbishop of Armagh to [ ] for presentation to
S.P., Ireland, the PoPE and CARDINALS, concerning the marriage
vol. 237, 75. which was xa. treaty between Spain and England.
1. Expresses the hopes conceived by the Catholics of Ire-
land at the treaty of marriage between Charles Prince of
Wales, and the daughter of the Catholic King of Spain, ex-
pecting as a result of such marriage a relief of their grievances
so long suffered for their religion.
2. Was himself of opinion that the best method of prevail-
ing with the King and others, whether of the Council, or of
the chief men of the Kingdom, in order to have a better
feeling towards the Catholic religion, and to be induced to
concede greater freedom in the exercise of it, would be by
contracting such a marriage with the daughter of some
Catholic Prince. For no Catholic Prince would ever consent
that his daughter should contract marriage Avith the son and
heir of the Kingdom, (being with the King, his father of a
different and contrary religion), unless his wife and future
Queen should have both for herself and household or court
free exercise of the Catholic Eehgion, and likewise should
bring with her into England, and retain with her there, a
certain number of eminent professors of Catholic religion, who
being in her service might securely dwell in her own house-
hold, and in those of the Prince, her husband, and the King
her father-in-law, and in the whole kingdom. And thus the
King, his councellors, and great men of the kingdom who
could not then safely converse with such Catholic professors,
might freely treat and confer with these doctors of the
Catholic consort concerning matters of religion.
3. For his part he desired that before all others such a
marriage might be contracted with the daughter of the
Catholic King of Spain, since through the prudent piety of
his Catholic Majesty and that of his councillors, and their
zeal in the cause of religion, other great benefits besides that
condition as to the free use and exercise of the Catholic
religion to be granted to the daughter of the same Catholic
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King 'would be obtained for all the Catholics of the three
kingdoms.
4. Though it were to be wished that on such marriage the
King might abrogate at once all laws enacted for the suppres-
sion of the Catholic religion in England and its adherents and
professors, and grant liberty of conscience in religion to his
subjects throughout all the British Isles, yet these laws being
made by Parliament could not be abrogated save by authority
of Parliament, and it would be premature that Parliament
should be convoked professedly to repeal them at the begin-
ing of the treaty or the proposed marriage, because of the
great dislike to the Catholic religion professed by the great
majority of the lower house of Parliament, for in derogation
of the authority of the Roman See Apostolic, according to a
law enacted in the 5th year of Queen Elizabeth, before they
entered the hall of Parliament, they took the oath of the royal
supremacy. Nor would it be safe for the King, by his royal
prerogative, to grant freedom of religion on account of the
overwhelming multitude of those Calvinists called Puritans,
who if they were imtated by a concession thus wrested might
conspire for the destruction of these royal personages, viz., the
King, Prince, or his Consort, or some of them.
5. For those reasons it would seem to be enough, that for
the present a cessation or suspension should be granted from
the execution of all penal laws enacted against the CathoHc
religion, and from all penalties thereafter to be imposed,
either by the King's prerogative or by the censure of any
Protestant prelates on Catholics for their Religion. For this
suspension of penal laws and penalties was such a.s the King
might grant without Parliament, and it would not so much
irritate the sectaries as they then saw, and silently allowed
the King to extend this favour to many, which was desired
might be extended to all his Catholic subjects. In short, if
Parliament should be summoned for any cause during the
treaty of marriage it would not show itself, there was good
reason to believe, so refractory against the grant of such sus-
pension by the King as it would against the proposal grant-
ing present liberty of religion. In return for the favour of
the suspension for the penal laws against religion, thus ex-
tended to them, the Catholics would be ready to pay a larger
sum of money to the King's use than he now received from
their fines, penalties, and forfeitures.
6. If that suspension be agreed to or any other conditions in
the treaty of the proposed marriage the performance should be
secured by royal letters patent, sealed with the great seal of
the kingdom, and signed as well by the King and the Prince,
his son, as by the lords of the privy council of England, con-
firming all the conditions and stipulation of the marriage.
In the next place, other kings and neighbouring Christian
princes, both Catholic and Protestants, and especially the
King of Denmark, who was wont to be well affected to the
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Spanish Crown, and was uncle of the British Prince, should
engage themselves for the perfect fulfiment of such conditions.
7. As better evidence of the agreement for suspension, such
suspension should commence as soon as the marriage was
agreed upon, and not be deferred till the solemnization of the
marriage.
8. But if the King and Council should be unwilling to grant
this general suspension of the penal laws, and while granting
the exercise of the Cathohc religion to the consort of the
Prince and to the members of her household should retain
his Catholic subjects in their present subjection in the matter
of religion, he (the petitioner) proposes for consideration how
dishonourable it would be judged by all the world, that in
those kingdoms where the Catholic daughter of the most
Catholic King of Spain sate as Consort and Queen, her Catho-
lic subjects should be fined and punished in their goods and
persons, and even in life itself, as had been the case hitherto,
for the sake of their religion. In such case, too, the marriage
would not bring relief, but rather injury ; for whereas at
present the Catholics of the British Isles were wont to prefer
their complaints 'of the grievances suffered in their native
country to the Catholic King of Spain, from whom among all
Catholic kings and princes they chiefly received assistance,
when once this marriage should be contracted, under whatever
conditions it happened to be contracted, the Catholics would
be less at liberty to complain to the King, from the place
where bis daughter should be reigning, as it would not be so
weU taken and received.
9. Adds a collection and digest of the penal laws against
Catholics to be exhibited to the most holy Father and Lord
the High Pontiff, as believing that if they became more par-
ticularly known there they would have no small influence in
more surely directing both that treaty of marriage which was
then in question, and any other that might happen to be made
with the King and Kingdom of Britain, in which religion was
in any way concerned. Pp. 6. In Latin.
Endd. Memorial presented to the pope and the cardinals
by the Bishop of Armagh in the name of the clergy of Ire-
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Jan. 1. 1124. Sm Edwin Sandys to the Peivy Council.
^TOl' l^s^'t' Acknowledges the receipt of their letters of the 29th De-
cember, giving him notice of His Majesty's pleasure to employ
him on the commission in Ireland, and stating that he has
been very ill for the last five weeks, and rather expected to
die than to recover. — Northbom, 1 January 1623-4.
P. 1. Hoi. Sealed. Add. Endd.
Jan. 5. 1125. Sir Edwin Sandys to the Peivy Council.
vol' 238 ^2 ' Acknowledges the King's kindness in his behalf for him not
to be pressed above that which his health will permit. If he
came up to London he would destroy all chance of his
recovery. If the commission is sedentary, he trusts, taking
his voyage in. the full spring, to be able to do his duty, but if
it is itinerant, he will be unable to go. The last time he
performed a journey on horseback was 11 years ago, since
which time he has only been able to travel by coach, and by
easy stages. — Northborn, 6 January 1623-4.
Pp. 2. Signed. Sealed. Add. Endd.
Jan. 8. 1126. Certificate of the Commissioners foe Ieish Causes
S.P. Ireland, to the LORDS OF THE PrIVY COUNCIL.
Recommend that the accusations against the Lord President
of Connaught may be referred to the examination of the
Commissioners for Ireland.
Are of opinion that if these accusations are not found true,
that then some severe punishment be inflicted upon his
accusers, and in the meantime that the Lord President may be
repaired in honour concerning such personal disrespects, as
upon proof shall appear he has received from Sir Charles
Coote in that government. —Sergeant's Inn, 8 January
1623.
Signed: James Ley, Humfrey Hay, Will. Jones, H. Hol-
croft. Era. Gofton, J, Dickenson, Nic. Fortescue.
Pp. 2. Endd.
Jan. 9. 1127. The King to the Lord Deputy.
Captain John Butler having complained to him that his
wife, being the sole daughter of Edmond Cantwell, and so law-
ful heir to the castle of Muckarke [co. Tipperary] and divers
other lands in that kingdom. He and his wife were absent
at the death of her grandfather, who survived her father and
died seized of the said castle and lands. A third brother of
Edmond Cantwell taking advantage of their absence did
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unjustly enter into possession of that castle, &c., and still
holds the same. For recovery whereof Captain Butler has
prayed their assistance. Eequired them to give such remedy
as may stand with law, " whereof we require you to have
a special care, the rather because Capt. Butler has brought
earnest letters of recommendation from the King of Poland
for expediting his cause and returning him back into Poland
within six months." — Given under the Privy Signet at West-
minster, 9 January 1623.
P. 1. Copy. Endd.
Jan. 9. 1128. Lord Deputy Falkland to the Privy Council.
^voi.' 238.^5^' Pursuant to their letter of the I7th of October last,
presents to them (under the several officers' hands) an abstract
of such grants for lands as remain unpassed upon several
letters obtained from His Majesty.
Hopes they will set the seals at liberty which have slept
for so long time, and thus the profit, which should have
accrued to His Majesty, has been lost, besides the want of the
1,000L admeasurement money, which was cast up amongst the
arrears by the Commissioners, and should have been paid to
the army, who can ill spare it. And by that restraint the
natives are animated to believe that it is but a forerunner of
a resolution to dissolve the late plantations, and many scruples
arising about payment of their rents which would determine
if their patents were passed. — Dublin Castle, 9 January 1623.
P. 1. Signed. Sealed. Add. Endd.
vol. 238, 5.
Jan. 9. 1129. Lord Deputy to Mr. Secretary Conway.
Toi! 238^6 ' ^^^ already informed him of certain assemblies of the
Popish nobility and gentry here about this town, and sent the
copy of their subscriptions. Has little to add but that as he
hears the collections according to the then resolutions are
offered to be made, but yet are not so freely paid by the
inferior sort as was expected. And it may be that the collec-
tions will find such a rub there of themselves, as he shall not
need to appear to stop their proceedings in that point, until
he may understand His Majesty's pleasure. In the meantime
will be very watchful of their ways.
This year out of the confidence of the match they ventured
to choose many magistrates in their cities and corporate towns,
for sovereigns and mayors, which were recusants, so that His
Majesty's sword of authority is in all those quarters become
recusant, and stays at home, which took from their pro-
fession a great countenance, and as their confidence has made
them presume, so has his doubtfulness made him to wink and
forbear to question them for it.
No warrant has come to him from His Majesty for allowance
of any such elections, neither has he granted any, but by a
silent not taking any notice of them, which may be done in
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good time and to His Majesty's benefit, if the match should
fail to be concluded. For then it would be important for His
Majesty to secure himself of their fidelity by the oath the law
requires to be taken of them, which they would certainly
refuse, and so become liable to the Star Chamber, where good
fines might be imposed upon the refusal, which could well be
borne, they being of the best and ablest men in every corpora-
tion, and without question such who were the worst affected
to His Majesty's state.
In the counties where the election of sheriffs depended upon
him, he has made choice of the best sort of the Protestant
knights and gentlemen in every county, unless in one or two
near that town, where to prevent their exceptions he made
choice out of them, and more boldly there, for that his residency
was so near them that he could still take notice of all their
motions, and be ready himself to play the sheriff either to
prevent or suppress all disorders that should appear, or be
likely to arise, but he dare not trust any of them in the
remoter counties, considering the great assemblies which their
conceit of a general toleration had made them presume to
appear in. This made him to deem it unsafe to put that
power into their hands before the resolution of the marriage
was made certain, for whilst that appears doubtful he holds
it not unreasonable to account their state and the times
unassured. — Dublin Castle, 9 January 1623.
Pp. 3. Signed. Endd.
Jan. 14. 1130. Special Commissioners for Ireland.
Docquet Book. Warrant for the payment of allowances to Sir Edward
Coke, Sir W. Jones, Sir Edwin Sandys, Sir John Lloyd, and
Francis Phillips, Commissioners appointed to repair unto
Ireland.
Jan. 14. 1131. The King to the Lord Deputy.'
Doequet Book. rj.^ administer the oath of a Privy Councillor to Sir Edw.
Cuke and Sir Edwin Sandys.
vol. 238, 7.
Jan. 19. 1132. Commissioners for Irish Causes to the Privy
S.P., Ireland, COUNCIL.
Desire that the Earl of Ormond may be allowed to appear
before them with his keeper for one day, at the debati&g on
his petition. — Sergeant's Inn, 19 January 1623.
Signed : James Ley, Will. Jones, H. Holcroft, Fra. Gofton.
P. 1. Endd.
vol. 238, 8.
Jan. 23. 1133. Certificate of the Commissioners for Irish Causes
S.P., Ireland, to the PrIVY COUNCIL.
Recommend that Walter Alexander may be allowed till
Christmas 1625 for the completion of his buildings in the
county of Longford. — Serjeant's Inn, 23 January 1623.
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Signed ; James Ley, Will. Jones, Fra. Gofton, Nich. Fortes-
cue, H. Holeroft.
Pp. 2. Endd.
Jan. 23. 1134. Lord Deputy and Council to the Peivy Council.
^voi' Ss^g"^' ^^ *^® ^^^^ °^ *^® College near Dublin, they are induced
again to recommend the petition of the Provost, fellows, and
scholars of the same to them for their relief. Find the
college has hitherto been of good use and service to the
Church, and that it becomes the honour of the State not to
suffer the same through want of means to fall into terms of
extremity. — Dublin Castle, 23 January 1623.
Signed : Falkland, A. T. Loftus, Cane, Hen. Valentia,
Brabazon, Fra. Blundell, Cha. Coote, Eoger Jones, Ad. Loftus,
J. Kinge.
P. 1. Add. Endd. Enclosing,
S.P., Ireland, 1135. Petition of the Provost of the College of Dublin to the
vol. 238, 9 1. Lord Deputy and Council of Ireland.
That though upon direction of the Lords of the Coxmcil the
petitioners have received payment of their annuity due at
Easter last out of the revenue, yet now they are informed by
reason of the strictness of the late establishment that the said
annuity, which should be paid them half-yearly, cannot be
paid them till the army be satisfied. Beseech them to obtain
an order from the Lords of the Privy Council for a settled
course to be taken for the payment of the annuity, ivhich can-
not be done without luarrant from His Majesty or their
Lordships with a " Non obstante " of the former instructions
for 2'>ctyments sent hither.
P. 1. Endd.
Jan. 23. 1136. The Lords of the Council to Falkland.
ActaKegia gy ]^jg \Q\^f^Q■y• of 12th June last presented by this gentleman
P.E.O. ' ^i^ Christopher Plunket, they understood that the nobility
Ireland. and gentry of West Meath, East Meath, and Longford, sepa-
rated themselves from the rest of the nobility and gentry of
Leinster, and declined to go in with them in electing an
agent to represent Leinster, to be sent to London concei-ning
wool and matters of trade, claiming to be a province and a body
apart. They (the Lords) now signify that His Majesty desires
that the number and extent of the provinces shall remain as
they are, seeing that those three counties aforesaid have been
beyond the memory of man reputed part of Leinster, and
must so continue, and must bear their proportion of the charges
to be borne b}' that province. And to prevent further disputes
they send the names of the counties composing Leinster, on a
schedule annexed, to be entered in the Council Book and the
Rolls for a perpetual direction. Although Munster sent
no agent, yet as the matter of wool and trade concerns
the general good of the kingdom, Munster must bear a pro-
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portion of the charges of the agents, the rather as that pro-
vince is one of chiefest ability, and will receive as large a
measure of benefit as any. — ^Whitehall, 23 January 1624.
Signed : Jo. Lincoln, C. S. Middlesex," Maundevill, E. Worces-
ter, Pembridge, Oliver Grandison, Geo. Carew, Axth. Chichester,
T. Edmonds, S. Calvert, Richard Weston, Jul. Caesar.
Pp. 3. Enrolled at suit of Sir Wm. Usher, 2 October
1624.
Jan. 24. 1137 Lord Deputy to Secretary Conway.
Tof '238*^^0"^' ^^^ received his answer to his first letter on the 16th of
' ' this month, and with it a great deal of comfort. The direc-
tions which came with it shall be punctually observed in
every particular.
By the same passage they (the Council) received from the
Privy Council two several books of rules to be put in execu-
tion, whereof one was concerning the regimen of the Church,
and in that direction to banish by proclamation the titulary
bishops and vicars general with other priests, and to prosecute
the statute of 2 Eliz. against all recusants in general, wherein
the course prescribed is the very same that was begun by him
(Falkland) before His Highness' going into Spain, and upon his
departure stopped until now, that by the alteration of that
circumstance the time is more seasonable.
Confesses that it is now high time indeed, they being
grown to that exalted and confident insolence, as was no
longer with safety to be permitted. For, besides the hazard
they ran of their overtopping them, which their boldness made
them afraid of, they lost daily to them, divers being won
away from them, either through the dismay they conceived
by their growth," or by the hopes they had of advantages to
be derived from their being likely the prevailing party, of
which no smaU hints were daily and publicly divulged, inso-
much as their judgment seats were not free from the suspicion
of having the corruption of that leaven to have soured some
lumps which he thinks it his duty no longer to forbear inti-
mating to His Majesty by his (Conway's) means.
Suggests therefore that when they shall, according to
the directions received, cause the oaths of supremacy and
allegiance to be ministered to the mayors and other officers
of corporation, it were not amiss to have the same oath
offered to all the judges, which those who are right will never
refuse, and they who are not will be discovered.
Besides the titulary bishops and the rest, whom he has spoken
of before, there are divers friaries erected, where sundry friars
of several orders reside, by whom divers collections have been
made for building churches for them, and materials provided,
during the time of their confidence ; these now must be re-
moved, if this reformation is to be general and perfect, else
whilst the sowers of such ill seeds are permitted, they cannot
but expect the weeds of half loyal hearts prepared for sedition
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and rebellion to increase and multiply there amongst them, all
which he remits to his wise consideration to make use of, and
to direct him how to proceed, there being one of those convents
of friars here under the nose of the State in the city of Dublin,
of whom he will take no notice until he hear from him. —
Dublin Castle, 24 January, 1623-4.
Pf. 2. Signed. Endd.
Jan. 25. 1138. Lord Deputy and Council to the Peivy Council.
vd.'23fTf.' Acknowledge receipt of their letters of 12th December.
Have renewed the proclamation that they formerly published
for banishment of priests, Jesuits, and such like, and proclaimed
His Majesty's pleasure for the residence of the natives upon
the lands where they yet abide in the six escheated counties
in Ulster, until some further course be taken therein, and
given order likewise for issuing forth a commission to inquire
their numbers and names, and of divers other circumstances
concerning them. As for the other points which refer to the
Church and revenue, they shall not fail carefully to discharge
their duties. — Dublin Castle, 25 January 1623.
Signed : Falkland, A. T. Loftus, Cane, Brabazon, Fra.
BlundeU, G. Shurley, Blenerhaysett, Fr. Aungier, Dud. Norton,
Fra. Annesley, Tho. Eoper, Eoger Jones, J. Kinge.
P. 1. Add. Endd.
Jan. 21. 1139. Proclamation for the Banishment of Jesuits, &c.
^ f Ms^^n'^' That great mischiefs have accrued through titulary Popish
archbishops, bishops, vicars general, abbots, priors, deans,
Jesuits, friars, seminary priests, and others who seek to set up
a foreign power, by pretence of which the bishops have usurped
an ecclesiastical jurisdiction in derogation of His Majesty's
Imperial Crown. And the inferior secular priests have like-
wise exercised all spiritual and sacerdotal functions, as christen-
ing, marrying, and such like, and by colour thereof have
taken sundry spiritual duties to the impoverishing of this
poor kingdom, and they all seeking to draw His Majesty's
subjects from the true religion here established, and to alienate
their affections from the King. For their banishment sundry
proclamations have been issued, but have been disobeyed, and
His Majesty is informed that they have of late flocked hither
in greater numbers than at any time theretofore. And that
those who before time secretly lurked in sundry parts of this
kingdom, have lately more boldly showed themselves in the
exercise of their functions in open assemblies (in contempt of
His Majesty and the former proclamations). Of which increase
and insolence of the said Popish bishops, &c. His Majesty
having taken special notice, has commanded them to put aU
laws in execution that inflict punishment upon such as do
anything to extol the power ecclesiastical of any foreign
Prince or Prelate within this kingdom, and to revive the
proclamation to banish all Popish bishops, &c. out of the same,
as the principal supporters of this usurped authority.
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They accordingly command that they shall all of them,
whether regular or secular, depart out of Ireland forthwith,
or within 40 days next ensuing at the farthest after the date
hereof, not to return. And all persons are charged not to
receive, relieve, or converse with those who after the said 40
days shall abide in this kingdom, or come to the same, con-
trary to the proclamation. And all provincial governors,
sheriffs, justices of peace, mayors, sovereigns, portreeves, con-
stables, and all other His Majesty's officers and loyal subjects
are to use their best diligence to apprehend all such Popish
titulary archbishops, &c., and all and every of their receivers,
relievers, and followers, to commit to some safe and strict
prison, to the end such farther order may be taken for their
punishment.
Provided always, that if any of the said titulary archbishops,
&c. shall before the said 40 days, or within 10 days next after
his or their repair or return into this kingdom, submit them-
selves before the Lord Deputy. — Dublin Castle, 21 January
1623.
Signed: Adam Loftus, Cane, Hen. Valentia, Fra. Aungier,
Fra. Blundell, Geo. Shurley, J. Blenerhaysett, Dudley Norton,
Fra. Annesley, Willm. Parsons, Roger Jones, J. King, Adam
Loftus.
Pp. 3. Copy. Endd.
Jan. 25. 1140.. Lord Deputy to Mr. Secretary Conway.
S.P., Ireland, Have issued the proclamations for banishing all titulary
vol. 238, 12. ^.^^^p^_
The Papists give out confidently that their agent has
obtained a countermand by a letter dated 31st December last,
which some of the Privy Council here give credit to, and
desire direction how to proceed.
No pretence can dismay him [Deputy] from obeying com-
mandments received. If the King's resolution in this business
should be wavering, and his ministers bound to fulfil them in
all their changes, it would be most unsafe, and the peace of
his kingdom unassured. They accuse his [Deputy's] advertise-
ments to have been the cause of this strict and sudden edict,
and tell him the very words of his own letters, " which,
indeed, they miss not much."
Cannot be betrayed by any of his own, as he writes them
all with his own hand, and does not trust a secretary. They
profess to have their information from the Spanish Ambas-
sador, and he from His Majesty.
If he provokes their malice by doing his duty he does not
care, having learnt that he owes a sacrifice to his King. Will
look very circumspectly on any other action of theirs which
may seek revenge on his person. Is jealous of their under-
hand working against him to remove him out of the King's
good opinion. Hears they try to make the King believe that
his informations are not true. The copies of their own acts
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under their own hands were the " pieces " he formerly sent,
but lest they should say they were all counterfeit, he has sent
an original warrant from the lords of the Pale for the col-
lecting of the moneys, which cannot be less than 50,000^. if
they are raised. This term there should be more meeting in
Dublin, but he believes that the proclamation will make them
more wary than formerly. Expects many of the collectors
in Dublin, and purposes to question them.
Desires that no notice may be taken of this original, but
only shown to His Majesty, and that it may be returned again
to him with all possible speed, that his instrument from whom
he got it should be preserved, for if it were known he would
certainly lose his life. — Dublin Castle, 25 January 1623.
Pp. 3. Hoi. Add. Endd.
Jan. 25. 1141. Lord Deputy to the Privy Council.
v(^ 'a^as^T^f' ^^^ pressed the King's debtors, some of them being of the
nobility and Privy Councillors, for speedy payment, being
designed for payment of the army ; but they claim to have
the moneys due to them, either for annuities or pensions by
letters patent or for personal entertainment, to be set off against
these debts. — Dublin Castle, 25 January 1623.
P. 1. Signed. Sealed. Add. Endd.
vol. 238, 13.
Tol. 238, 14.
Jan. 25. 1142. Lord Deputy to the Privy Council.
^•^^••g^'lY^^' Eeceived their Lordships' letters of the 12th, 19th, and 31st
of December on the 12th of this month.
The first prohibiting the passing of patents under the
Great Seal, either for the creation of noblemen or bishops,
which is a thing never attempted to be done here without
the King's command, therefore the prevention of it must be
in England. Hopes that if the patents shall pass in England,
they shall be tied nevertheless to enroll them in Ireland, and
to pay their fees as if they passed under the Great Seal of
Ireland.
The second touching a complaint made by one Thomas
Fleminge against Alexander Evers, which is now in exami-
nation, shall with all possible expedition be prosecuted, and a
certificate sent to their Lordships.
The third concerning Whithall the minister, he has already
got him apprehended, and has sent him to the Lord Arch-
bishop of Armagh to be proceeded with according to their
directions. Will send an account when he receives the Arch-
bishop's information how he finds Whithall inclined. — Dublin
Castle, 25 January 1623-4.
P. 1. Signed. Add. Endd.
Jan. 27. 1143. Memorandum of Commissioners.
^fli'^^stis' ^"' ^o"l^'® Conwaye, Sir Tho. Phillipps, Sir Arthur Bassett,
' ■ Sir Moses Hill, Sir Hugh Clotworthie, Sir Henry Tichbourne,
commissions to any two or more of them to- inquire as well
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by a jury of 12 of the county of Londonderry, the number
and names of the Irish that now are, or the 12th September
last, or at any time since, were inhabiting, residing, manuring,
creaghting, or depasturing upon the several proportions of the
British undertakers, their agents, tenants, farmers, within co.
Londonderry ; and what rents or other duties or services they
pay, and what quantities of land each of them now holds, and
for what term.
With return of their proceedings to the Lord Deputy and
Council before the 14th day of March 1623, commanding all
mayors, sheriffs, portreeves, sovereigns, bailiffs, constables,
and all other officers whom it shall appertain to be aiding and
assisting, &c.
P. 1. Endd.
Jan. 1144. Commissioners for Irish Causes to the Privy Council.
^f 238^^17'^' Find that Mrs. Mary Fowler makes two several complaints,
' ' the one against Sir Arthur Maguire, and the other against
John Worsley, both of them for disturbing her in the, posses-
sion of certain lands which were purchased to her use in
Ireland, but chiefly against Worsley, who, as she pretends,
prosecutes her agents and tenants in divers courts of justice
within that kingdom to their great charge and vexation under
the privilege of forma, pauperis. Suggest that the case be
referred to the Commissioners to be sent for Ireland.
Signed : James Ley, Will. Jones, Nic. Fortescue, Fra.
Gofton, H. Holcroft.
P. 1. Add.
S.P., Ireland, 1145, DUPLICATE OF ART. 1144.
' ■ State of the case between Mrs. Mary Fowler on the one
part, and Sir Arthur Maguire and John Worsley on the other
part, for certain townlands.
P. 1.
S.P., Ireland, 1146. COMMISSIONERS FOR IRISH CAUSES to the PrIVY COUNCIL.
TO . 238, 8. Have considered the petition of the Earl of Ormond referred
to them by the King, and having heard him and his counsel,
and perused the papers produced by him concerning a suit in
the Chancery of Ireland between him and Thomas Butler
(base brother to the Viscount of Tulleophelim) and others,
find that the principal difference is about matters of account
and certain debts due by the said Viscount to one Keneday,
a merchant of Dublin, but there is likewise intimated by
Thomas Butler, the plaintifi', some question touching his title
to the manor of Tulleophelim, Kellestowne, and other lands
by virtue of a lease which was made unto him by the said
Viscount.
As the Earl of Ormond by his petition makes some doubt
that if the title of this land should be tried in the Chan-
ceiy the said Butler would find greater favour there than his
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Lordship would in regard of his alliance, which makes him
earnest that it may be tried at the common law, they
suggest that the titles to those lands (either by the entail,
lease, or otherwise) be wholly referred to trial at the common
law.
And that the suit for accounts may proceed in the Chan-
cery there, as they have begun.
But that the two Chief Justices, the Chief Baron, and the
Master of the Eolls, or any three of them, may be always
present at the hearing of the cause, and the decree to be
given by voices of the majority. They are also to have
special regard that all things be done according to the true
intent of His Majesty's award.
Signed : James Ley, Humfry Hay, Humfrey Wynch, Jo.
Denham, Will. Jones, Na. Riche, Nich. Fortescue, Fra. Gofton,
J. Dickenson.
Pp. 2. Endd.
Feb. 5. 1147. The King to the Loed Deputy.
^^ 'a^s'Tq^' ^^ issue a commission for examination of the suit of Pierce
Butler, who claims to be the son of Pierce Butler, heir male
of the Earl of Ormond.
Also note of letters for the Earl of Desmond to be one of
the Privy Council and of the Council of Munster. — New-
market, 5 February 1623.
P. 1. Copy. Endd.
Feb. 14. 1148. Loed Deputy and Council to the Loeds.
^'T'V^s'^n^' Recommending the suit of Sir Richard Aldworth. — Dublin
' Castle, 14 February 1623-4.
Signed : Falkland, A. T. Loftus, Cane, Hen. Valentia, Fr.
Aungier, Fr. Blundell, G. Shurley, Blenerhaysett, Dudly
Norton, Fra. Annesley, Wm. Parsons, Tho. Roper, J. Kinge,
A. Loftus.
P. 1. Add. Endd. Enclosing,
S.P., Ireland, 1149. Petition of Sir Richard Aldworth to the Privy Council.
' ' Has endeavoured to make a plantation at a high rent,
which was to be allowed him as Provost-Marshal, hut tvhich on
change of officers had been refused. His services and exer-
tions. Prays to have the benefit of his contract. Attested by
the Lord Deputy and Council, viz., Falkland, A. T. Loftus,
Cane, Hen. Valentia, Fr. Aungier, Fr. Blundell, G. Shurley,
Dud. Norton, Fra. Annesley, W. Parsons, Ad. Loftus.
Pp. 2. Endd.
Feb. 15. 1150. The King to the Lord Deputy.
vd '23^8^ T/' '^^^ ^^^^ ^^ Ormond to have a commission to be Governor
of the counties of Kilkenny and Carlow. — Whitehall, 1.5
February 1623-4.
P. 1. Endd.
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Feb. 17. 1151. Privy Council to the Loud Deputy.
^•T '238^' 22''' ^^ explanation of the varying orders they (the Deputy and
Council) have received, they give this explanation : —
His Majesty, in contemplation of a match with Spain,
having resolved to deal graciously with the Roman Catholics
(as they have had information by letters from this board),
they have to signify His Majesty's pleasure that they sus-
pend the execution of the third article, concerning the
government of the Church, framed by the Commissioners for
Ireland and sent to them by letters from this board of the
12th of December last until further order. But insolencies or
tumultuous and inordinate assemblies, or innovation by erecting
of religious houses, holding of public or private conveations
which may be dangerous to the State or conduce to novelty
and alteration, those they must depress and reform by the
assistance of the Council.
Signed the I7th of February 1623 by the Lord Keeper, Lo.
Treasurer, Lo. M. Hamilton, Earl Marshal, Lo. Chamberlain,
Earl of Carlisle, L. V. Grandison, Lo. Carew, Lo. Chichester,
Mr. Comptroller, Mr. George Calvert, Mr. Sec. Conway, Mr.
Chancellor, Master of the Rolls.
Pp. 2. Copy. Endd.
S.P., Ireland, 1152. Duplicate copy of the above,
vol. 238,22a. p I Endd.
Feb. 20. 1153. Loed Deputy to the Privy Council.
S.P., Ireland, jjg^g gg^^ ^jjg copies of the compositions for Leinster, Munster,
vol. 238, 23. ^^^ ^^^ g^^ shires to be delivered to the Commissioners.
Composition for the Deputy's house, &c., and comparison with
the present reduced rate of his entertainment, which he begs
may be somewhat increased. — Dublin Castle, 20 February
162.3-4.
Pp. 2. Signed. Endd.
Feb. 21. 1154. Lord Deputy to Sir Edw. Conway.
S.P., Ireland, j^ favour of the bearer, Capt. Andrew Harper, captain of
vol. 238, 24. ^^^ Postbark, for payment of his entertainment. — Dublin
Castle, 21 February 1623-4.
P. 1. Signed. Sealed. Add. Endd.
Feb. 21. 1155. Memorandum by Mr. Robert Brauthwait.
S.P., Ireland, Certifies the receipt of three certificates touching grants
vol. 238, 25. unpassed, sent for the use of the Irish Commissioners from
Mr. John Welde.
P. 1. Endd.
S.P., Ireland, 1156. COMMISSIONERS FOE IrISH CAUSES TO THE KiNG.
vol. 238, 25a. Request of the Commissioners for Ireland for an increase of
allowance.
P. 1. Endd.
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Feb. 28. 1157. County Feemanagh.
^T'oii'238 ' 25b ^^ inquisition taken at Enesliillen the last day of February
] 623, by virtue of His Majesty's commission, dated at Dublin
the 27th January [1624], being hereunto annexed, before Sir
Paul Goare, Bart,, Sir George Sexton, and Sir Hughe Culme,
and Eoger Atkinson, Esq., and by a jury of the aforesaid
county whose names are after written, viz. : —
Paul Seaman, of Fegglas, gent., James Arnet, of Gartne-
derragh, gent., Thomas Newers, of Tonnagh, John Richardson,
of Fardrum, Clinton Maude, of Clonconrie, Thomas Presty, of
Lisneshellagh, William Pennant, of Derryanny, Christopher
Coates, of Clanyore, John M'Gilpatrick Maguire, of Killessell,
Phelim O'Casside, of Drommey, Edward Rogers, of Latrum,
Edmond M'Teig M'Caffry, of Knockenawle, Charles Brookes,
of Ennismoore, Hugh Boy Maguire, of Boa Island, William
Cox, of Aghagreny, Alexander Creaton, of Aghalaghan, Phelim
Roe M'Caffry, of Coa, Morris Humphrie, of Dromboorie,
yeoman, who find that the underrmentioned Irish natives have
been inhabiting, residing, manuring, creaghting, or depasturing
upon the several proportions of the British undertakers and
their tenants' and farmers' land, upon the 12th day of Decem-
ber last past and since until the taking of this inquisition as
followeth, viz. : —
Half Barony of Coole, and small proportion of Derryanagh,
the proportion of Chas. Waterhouse.
Then follow the names of 34 Irish tenants with the tates
and half -tates of land occupied by them.
The concluding names are as follows : —
" Owen M'Caffrie, servant to Mr. Waterhouse, whose tate,
Merris ; (has one cow grazed to look to his master's cattle),
Cale Maguire, one-third tate, MuUaghlasse ; (paying rent to
William Pennant aforesaid), Hugh Maguire, being Mr. R.
Montgomerie's servant, whose tate, Ruske ; (has grazing for his
cows until May next), Donnogh O'Cormock, also Mr. Mont-
gomerie's servant, whose tate, Keddie ; (has grazing for his cows
and goats to look after his master's grounds and cattle)."
Half Barony of Coole, and large proportions of Latrim
and Killispinan, containing 3,000 acres, the proportion
of Sir Stephen Butler, Kt.
Then follow the names of 106 Irish tenants.
The concluding names are thus given : —
" Dan M'Ginnett and Owen M'Aurse, whose tate ^,
Brian Maguire, Art Duff Maguire, Patrick O'Gene, and Patrick
M'CoUey,' whose tate, Dromrearty ; (paying rent to Richard
Fry, Sir Stephen's man), Patrick O'Tumulty and Brian
M'Manus, half tate, Clankey ; (paying rent to Symon Wesnam
an English tenant)."
' Blank in MS.
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Half Earony of Knocknyny, within the great proportion
of Bally M'Gillichony, containing 2,000 acres, the pro-
portion of James Lord Balfoure, Baron of Clanawly.
The names of 74 Irish tenants follow. The conclusion is as
follows : —
" Shane Kany O'Droma, Gilletema O'Motaufey, Gilpatrick
Mudder M'Vanaghtie, tate Clonfeau; Shane O'Cormey and
another Irishman unknown, tate Carne ; Thomas M'James
M'DojTie Maguire and Tirlogh Maguire, tate Cnockanassau ;
Shane O'Drome and divers others unknown, tate MoUalogh ;
Brian Dorrogh Maguire and Gilpatrick Grana Maguire, tates
Clontaughell and Tyremanene [Tyraynie] ; Redmon Oge Ma-
guire, Ternon M'Hugh, Tirlagh "Reagh Maguire, Tirlagh Roe
O'Lynnan, and Edmond M'Kernan, tate Aghionley [Aghana-
hony] ; Redmon M'Cave and Maghlin Oge M'Corrie, tate Gor-
tary ; Cormock O'Rely, Caele Boy'O'Rely, and Tirlagh O'Rely,
and Teige O'Mulpatrick, tate Aghadisart ; Edmun Galdagh
M'Kernan with other Irish under him, tate Magnock ;
Knogher M'Corbie, tate Lemorie."
Half Barony of Knocknynny, and small proportion of
Aghalaga [Ahaglane], containing 1,000 acres, in posses-
sion of David Greaton [Creighton], heir to Captain
Thomas Creaton, deceased.
There are then given the names of 37 Irish tenants, and the
following is the conclusion : — '
"Teig M'Murchie, who received the sacrament and has
taken the oath of supremacy, tate Grate (paying rent to
Abraham Creighton) ; Thomas M'Cormock M'Corrie, quarter
tate Kinroshe (pajdng rent to Thomas Robinson, an English
tenant) ; Cale M'Donell G'Rely, Donogh Maguire, Bryar-
tagh M'Chorrie, and Farrall Boy O'Rely, tate Dromborrie
(paying rent to Thomas Shittleton) ; James M'Manus, PhilUp
M'Marten, tate Gortegorgan (paying rent to Abraham
Creighton) ; Knoghor M'Corrie, upon one parcel of a tate of
land (paying rent to Francis Robinson) ; Owen M'Ferrie
Maguire and Manus Maguire, quarter tate Dromlett (rent
unknown) ; Brian M'lUvine (sic), and divers others, two tates
Inneshkenragh, Eninsterk [Inisherk], Giglam, and Derricree
(rent unknown)."
Within the half Barony Knocknynny and small propor-
tion Dresteman, possession of Sir Stephen Butler.
Then follow the names of 15 Irish tenants. The conclusion
is thus : —
" Phillip O'Mulpatrick and Brian O'Mulpatrick, tate Drom-
doney and Draychoe ; Phillip M'GraneU, tate Doone ; Ter-
mon Oge M'Caffry, tate Corclare ; Patrick Oge M'Danne,
tate Dresteman ; Knogher Duff M'Gilpatrick, Edmun O'Mul-
patrick, Brian O'Mulpatrick, tate Drumully and Dernibrick ;
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Phelim M'Chorrie, one-third tate Dromlelan. Upon six great
tates and a half, in the possession of Lord Balfoure as con-
cealments, there are divers Irish natives, rents unknown."
Barony of Clankelly and small proportion of Armagh,
possession of Sir Hugh WyrraU, Kt., Lord Balfour, and
Lord Maynard.
Patrick Oge O'Hanlewen, tate Furnae (paying rent to Mr.
Thomas Maynard) ; Don Carragh Maguire, part of tate Kil-
turkley [Kilturke] (paying rent to Lady WyrraU) ; Pierse
M'GilcoskiU, Lady Wyrrall's servant, tate Kilturkley (neither
goods nor rent).
Barony of Clankelly and small proportion Mount Calvert,
possession of Mr. James Heigate, Archdeacon of
Clogher.
Twenty-two Irish tenants, aU named.
Barony of Clankelly and proportion of Clonkarne, posses-
sion of Edward Hatton, Archdeacon of Ardagh.
Five Irish tenants. Names given.
Barony of Clankelly and proportion Lisreagke (sic),
possession of James Peckham.
Fifteen Irish tenants. All named.
Barony of Clankelly and proportion Latgar, alias Mount-
sedborough, possession of John Sedborough.
Twenty-eight Irish tenants. All named.
Barony of Lurge and proportion Tullanagh, possession
of John Archdale.
Nine Irish tenants. AU named.
Barony of Lurge and proportion Duross, possession of
Henry Haminge, deceased.
Five Irish tenants. All named.
Barony of Lurge and two proportions of Eddernagh and
Tullenageane, possession of Thomas Blenerhasset.
Then follow the names of ninety-five Irish tenants, with
this concluding memorandum.
" Mem. — Most part of the Irish tenants upon these propor-
tions pay custom work, hogs, butter, and meal to the land-
lord, over and above the rent."
Barony of Lurge and proportion of Banaghmoore, posses-
sion of Francis Blenerhasset.
Fifty-eight Irish tenants with their names and the tates
they held.
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Barony of Lurge and proportion of Drominshin, possession
of Sir Gerrald Leather, Thomas Carlton, and Lady
Folliot. ^
Fifteen Irish tenants. All named.
Foresaid Barony and small proportion Rosguire, posses-
sion of Sir Gerrald Leather and Christopher Ervin
There are no Irish tenants on this proportion, but it is in-
habited by British and fed with Sir Gerrald's cattle.
Foresaid Barony and small proportion Macarry, belong-
ing to foresaid Sir Gerrald.
There are no Irish tenants.
Barony of Touraghi and proportion of Tallagh, possession
of Sir John Homes.
After giving the names of sixty-four Irish tenants, the con-
clusion is as follows : —
All the rest of the proportion is inhabited by British.
Barony of Touragh and proportion of Drewefarrsghie,
[Derrinefogher] possession of Malcolme, Archbishop of
Casshell.
Thirty-eight Irish tenants and their names.
Barony of Touragh and proportion of Dromer, possession
of Sir John Dunbar.
Tulagh O'Flanigan, servant to Sir John Dunbar, late
Droraere. (No more Irish tenants.)
Barony of Touragh and proportion of Dromreagh, posses-
sion of Secretary Veele, entirely inhabited by British
tenants.
Barony of Touragh and proportion of Dromcose, posses-
sion of George Homes, entirely inhabited by British
tenants.
Barony of Touragh and proportion of Dromiskeagh, pos-
session of Sir William Cole. All British tenants.
Barony of Magherrysteppanie and proportion of Corroghie
cdias Castle Balfoure, possession of Lord Balfoure.
The MS. is here almost illegible. Names of six are given.
It concludes " All the rest are British tenants."
" That the fore written inquisition is true, and with a
general consent delivered up to His Majesty's Commissioners
for that service, we have hereunto subscribed our general
hands."
Signed : Paule Semon, James Arnet, Thome Mures, John
Richardson, Edward Rogers (mark), Edmund M'Cafries (mark),
Alexander Creichton, Phelim M'Caifries (mark), Clinton
Maude, Thomas Presley, William Pennant, Ch. Coates,
G. Maguire, Phelim Cassidy, Charles Brooke, Hen. Maguire,
William Coxe, Moris Humphries (mark).
Pp. 27. Endd : " Copy of Fermanagh."
' Tuath-ratha, now Tooraah, a territory in Fermanagh comprised in the
barony of Magherabog. — T. O'Donovan, LL.D. Annals of the 4 Masters.
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vol. 238, 26.
1624.
March 1. 1158. Lord Deputy to the Privy Council.
^v^^'ias^Tr?' According to their letters of the 31st December last, has
caused James or Jacob Whitehall, the minister, to be appre-
hended, and sent him to be examined by my Lord Archbishop of
Armagh, conceiving him to be of the best ability to put him to
the touch. " By this enclosed letter from his Lordship unto
me, and Whitehall's answers to the propositions whereupon he
has been examined, and his own farther confession, you will
discern how obstinate he is to his own opinions, and I shall
now attend your commands what course to hold with him,
and in the meantime I keep him here in close restraint within
the castle, according to your directions." — Dublin Castle,
1 March 1623-4.
P. 1. Signed. Sealed. Add. Endd. Enclosing,
Feb. 27. 1159. ArcKbisKo'p of Armagh to the Lord Deputy.
y^lm\&i' These tvere to advertise his Lordship that touching James
or Jacob T^hitehcdl, whom he sent to him hy the pur-
suivant, together with his letters and the Lords of the Council
of England therein enclosed, he has dealt with the man in
his pestilent opinions according to the contents of either of
the said letters, and find him obdurate therein, tvhereupon he
has been committed to close prison, where he has withheld him
from infecting others, whereof he has thought good to certify
him.. The points whereof he has conferred with him in the
true religion ^uherein he has laboured to have settled him (but
in vain) onay appear to him by his propositions and his
answers thereto, which he sends here enclosed, together with
the said James Whitehall, luhovi finding no sign of amend-
ment, Jue leaves to be disposed of as to his wisdom shall be
thought fit." — Drogheda, 27 February 1623.
P. 1. Signed. Add. Endd.
Jan. 29. 1160. The personal answers of Whitehall to questions 'put by the
S.P., Ireland, Archbishop of Armagh.
vo . 23S, 26 II. Signed : Jacobus Whitehall. Witnessed by William Owen,
notary public.
Pp. 3.
Jan. 24. 1161. Whitehall's positions respecting the law of Moses.
Tol'.^238't6 m. Enclosed in the above.
P. 1. Signed.
Feb. 24. 1162. Examination of Whitehall hy the Archbishop of Armagh
^•^•' Ireland, and his exposition of his name Jacob. — Drogheda, 24 February
TOl. 238, 26 rv. 162.3—4
Pp. 3. Signed. Endd.
[March.] 1163. Archbishop of Armagh to the King.
\o\.'2Z6 Itl' Although not ignorant of the manifold affairs which
occupy him daily, and would oppress any other, nor is willing
to add further trouble to him with a withered pen, yet the
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repair of this true Israelite to his] sacred pleasure gives him
such fair opportunity, and worthy to be entertained for the
tender of his humble duty, that he ventures by a short but very
submiss and cordial acknowledgment of his long continued
princely favours to him, to express the remembrance of them
all, fearing no blame so much as the brand of unthankfulness,
and desiring no earthly happiness with greater zeal than to
please so wise a king, and to be esteemed.
P. 1. Hoi. Sealed. Add. Endd.
March 5. 1164. Slander against the Eael of Coek.
■^oi'^zt^^l'. Attested copy of the order entered in the Crown book for
Sir W. Power to appear before the Council to answer for his
words spoken against the Earl of Cork.
True copy. WilHam Wiseman. — Cork, near Leks Old
Castle, 5 March 1623.
P. 1. Endd.
vol. 62, p. 327.
March 5. 1165. Petition of Teisteam Beeesfoed to Sie F. Conway,
S.P., Ireland, fcc.
Remonstrates in the name of the Londoners against the
inquiry by Commissioners into the occupation of the under-
takers' lands with Irish tenants, and prays that they extend
not their inquiries into the London plantation, alleging that
the Londoners are purchasers, not planters. — Coleraine, 5 March
1623.
P. 1. Signed.
March 8. 1166. Sir John Davys to the Eael of Huntingdon.
?^&^^^l2i Right honourable, the Archbishop of Canterbury this morn-
ing brought into the House of the Lords a report of the
King's answer in writing made to the Committees of both
Houses, who presented their resolution and advice for the
absolute breach of the long-continued treaties, both touching
the match and the restitution of the Palatinate. The report
in writing was delivered to the clerk of the Parliament, that
every man that would might take a copy thereof, so as his
Lordship shall receive a perfect and entire copy of that
answer by the hands of Mr. Newton, who spends this after-
noon in procuring other notes from the clerk, according to
your Lordship's command.
This great matter of advice did so take up all the time in
both Houses as that there came up no biUs from the House of
Commons till within these three dayes, when five public bills
and one private bill was presented, the titles of which he will
receive by Mr. Newton. These bills have had one reading,
and three or four other bills originally preferred in this House
have been twice read, and are in the hands of committees ;
but these Acts (as he conceives) will have but a slow proceed-
ing until the main business be reduced to more certainty.
There are divers lords absent, and four which appeared doo
retire themselves, refusing to take the oath of allegiance,
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namely, the Lord Viscount Montague, the Lord Vaux, the
Lord Evers, the Lord Ropex', but my Lord Morley has taken
the oath very willingly, and so the Lord Winsor and Lord
Sturton have done, for they remaine in the House, and are
present at prayers every day.
There is a bill passing in the House of Commons that no
man shall take above eight in the 100 for loan of money.
They have the same committees for grievances and for
abuses in the courts of justice as they had in the last Parlia-
ment, but lit1,le despatcht, by reason of the great transcendent
business. Thinks his Lordship has no cause to repent that he
has not been present at this first meeting, which (he doubts)
will scarce prove a session before Easter. In the meane tyme
shall not omit to advertise him the ordinary passages. Thus,
&c.
Signed: Jo. Davys.
Charing Cross, Monday, 8th March 1623.
This Tuesday morning (for Mr. Newton is not yet dispatcht)
attended in the Upper House, but there hath been cdtwm
silentium touching the great business. They spent the time
im reading of one bill for the Earle of Oxford to confirme a
decree made for him and his tenants of many tenements in
Whitechapel, which in tyme will prove a great inheritance.
Lord Suffolke did publickly oppose the bill, but the affec-
tion of the House was strong for Lord Oxford. The Bill is
committed.
P. 1. Hoi. Add. " To the right honorable my very good
lord my lo. the Earle of Huntingdon at Dunington Park,
Leycestershyre." Not Endd.
March. 1167. Memorandum of the proportions of the 12 companies of
S.P. Ireland, London in the Ulster plantations, viz. : —
"vol. 238j 29.
The Town
Planted with
Rents in every
proportion
Planted with
English
Lands.
Irish Tenants.
per annum.
Tenants.
& *■. d.
1. Salters
53i
421
244 5 0
11
2. Vintners
491
29
193 10 4
201
3. Drapers
64
48
311 15 0
16"
4. Mercers
47
29
166 10 4
18
5. Goldsmiths -
42|
17
49 0 0
24f
6. Grocers
53
21
64 0 0
32
7. Fishmongers
65
24
58 0 0
31
8. Haberdashers
57*
17f
148 0 0
40
9. Clothworkers
48|
69 0 0
40
10. Merchant Taylors -
47
24
158 0 0
23
11. Ironmongers
47
301
124 0 0
16i
12. Skinners -
43
14
43 0 0
29
In toto
607|
305
1,629 0 8
311f
Found by inquisition, 28 February. — 6 March 1623-4.
P. 1.
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March. 1168. The Number of the Natives inhabiting the 12 several
S.P., Ireland, proportions in the county of Londonderry.
vol 238 29 A i. J. */ J
Salters' proportion, 147. Vintners, 104. Drapers, 189
Mercers, 103. Haberdashers, 21. Clothworkers, IL Mer-
chant Taylors, 80. Ironmongers, 88. Skinners, 13. Gold-
smiths, 17. Grocers, 42 (besides four town lands in Mr. Grif-
fin's hands planted with natives). Fishmongers, 48. Total,
863.
In divers of these propoi'tions the numbers of the natives
are not certainly set down, but in this manner, " and such a
townland is inhabited by such and such natives and others."
P. 1. Endd.
March 9. 1169. Mr. Secretary Conway to Sir Fra. Blundell.
ornvay apers. ^\{\% dispatch is in SO much haste as it passes by him that he
has not time to write to his brother. The enclosed is a
letter from his Lord to him on his brother's behalf Hopes it
is so effectual that he need not add anything of his. If by
the authority of this letter he does anything for his brother's
advantage, he shall seek it as a favour he has interest in. If he
(Blundell) has not time to write himself he prays him give
his brother knowledge of this letter, and some light what
he (Blundell) will do upon it, &c. -Whitehall, 9 March 1623.
P. 1. Co'py. Endd.
March 9. 1170. Lord Deputy to the Privy Council.
ToT'aar'ao'^' Eespecting the forts and ordnance. It is unfit to remove
the artillery from Cork. Money for repair of forts to be sent
from England. Allowance for extraordinaries by concordatum
too small to allow of the 20Z. to Eustace and 200i. to Lord
Caulfield.— Dublin Castle, 9 March 1623-4.
Pp. 2. Signed. Sealed. Add. Endd. Enclosing,
vol. 238, 30 I.
March 9. 1171. Arrears of Entertainments due Garrison of Duncannon
S.P., Ireland, Fort.
State of the entertainments due to the officers and wards of
the fort of Duncanon, and the directions given by their Lord-
ships concerning the same. — Dublin Castle.
Signed by the Lord Deputy.
P. 1.
vol. 238, 30a.
March 14. 1172. Earl of Ormond to Sir Edward Conway.
To^kss'^'.^OA' Understanding that by His Majesty's direction he is to
receive answer from him to his last petition, these are to entreat
his favour therein, and to let His Majesty know how he
languishes in expectation of his gracious consideration of hia
just desire, which being granted, he makes no doubt to come off
with His Majesty's favour and grace. And in hope of his
honourable endeavours in this affair.
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P.S. — His adversary's kindness to him is such, that he
could not farm his house and domains of Carycke, or any
other part of his land of him, as the same is settled to others.
God knows he deserved better at his hands. — From the Fleete,
14 March 1623.
P. 1. Signed. Sealed. Add.
March 22. 1173. The King to Falkland.
^Ib^eraifr Understands that by inquisition which found that Colonel
P.R.O., ' David Boyd, deceased, was no denizen, certain lands he had
Ireland. purchased of Sir Hugh Montgomery, now Lord Viscount
Montgomery, of the Ardes in Ulster, were come to the King
as lands purchased by an alien; and as he holds it a
matter of great conseqiience to provide for the well setthng
of the plantations, he now desires that he (the Deputy)
do not for the future make any grant of lands accruing to the
King by such means. And for the good service of the said
David Boyd and Robert Boyd his son, he (the Deputy) after
an inquisition, finding the lands and tenures, is to grant
them to the said Robert Boyd, his heirs and assigns, for ever
in consideration of his good and faithful services, the rents
and tenures to be preserved to the King. — Westminster,
22 March, in the 21st year of the reign.
Pp. 3. Enrolled, 1 July 1624, at request of William
Dunlop.
March 27. 1174. Sir Francis Annesley to Sir Edward Conway.
^v^Vass'^sf' ^^ receipt of his letter enclosing one to his brother, Sir
Foulke Conway, immediately sent it to him. Would have
written to say so, but at his (Sir Francis') late being in the
north he told him he had long since returned an answer by
way of Scotland, and since then he (Sir Francis) was in daily
expectation of his own repair to court, when he intended to
give him an account of his service in person, but being now
for a time diverted from that journey presents him with these
lines.
Explains the causes of the delay in the payment of his
brother (Sir Foulke Conway's) arrears, and suggests the form
of a King's letter to obtain payment.
The business is so fair that nobody can take just exception
thereat, Sir Foulke having hitherto received as hard measure
in his payment as any of his quality in Ireland, " and if the
times prove stirring here, as I foi-esee some likelihood of, there
are very few in this kingdom fitter to be encouraged for ability
to do His Majesty service than Sir Foulke."
The breach of the match with Spain, and the likelihood of
troubles to ensue thereupon, is the received belief of the
discontented multitude of the kingdom, who, no doubt, do
wish any change (though ifc prove never so much for the
worst) that they might be out of reach of peaceable and civil
government, which they brook not, and therefore it were no
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ill point of policy at this time especially to give some content
to the martial men, several chief commanders being much
discontented for want of payment of great arrears due to
them, wherein he fears there is not so good orders taken as
is iatended by His Majesty, and the soldiers in general are
disheartened with extreme necessity for want of their pay,
insomuch as indeed they cannot be called soldiers, but miserable
beggars, as they are' used.
There is a whispering here that the Irish regiment in the
Low Countries is discharged, and that they are coming over
into this kingdom with no good purpose, as is to be conceived
if it should be so. And albeit there be no such matter, yet
such reports spring from bad roots, and the wicked priests-
have already used to embroil this giddy people with false
rumours. Will not trouble him with any discourse of this
nature, because the Lord Chichester, who sits there with him,
knows and can declare the state and condition of this kingdom
and people as well as any man alive, and without doubt his
advice will be safer and more profitable than theirs who only
argue present saving and profit, not knowing how easily this
nation falls into a relapse.
There are now 30 or 40 rebels well armed in two several
parties in the counties of Tyrone and Londonderry, who have
taken divers prisoners, and have committed many thefts and
robberies upon the good subjects, and one company of them
did lately take a prisoner from a constable and seven or eight
others who were conducting him to the assizes at Tyrone to
be tried there, and in doing thereof they cruelly murdered the
constable and carried the delinquent into the woods with them.
I know well this is a trifle to speak of in this kingdom, where
such courses have been frequent, and where there are now
many others in several counties upon their keeping, as we call
it here ; yet because of a sudden they appear bolder than they
have done for a long time, infers that it is fit to look to them
betimes, and that the soldiers who must prosecute them may
have some better encouragement than they have had lately,
otherwise small parties of declared rebels will increase their
numbers, especially if the priests lend their arts to such
mischievous courses. — Dublin, 27 March 1624.
P. 4. Hoi.
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March 31. 1175. Lord Deputy of Ireland to Secretary Conway.
S.P., Ireland, jg encouraged to continue his addresses to him by his gracious
answers, and the assurances he received through him of His
Majesty's acceptance of his services.
Was still expecting to have made discovery of some great
practice in hand, but since he cannot yet settle it in a certainty
presents him with such sparkles as have broken forth, and
give him assurance that there is fire hid in the straw. Com-
plains of having his power so limited and restrained that
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nothing is left to his discretion, which is neither profitable for
His Majesty's service nor safe for his kingdom.
The projected collections, of which the Earl of Westmeath
was the first author, as already noticed, are now given over,
partly through the imwillingness of some to contribute, and
partly out of their own jealousies, that it might not be well
Tmderstood, and so but few sums are gathered, and all thought
of agency utterly quitted.
Some things, notwithstanding, concerning the author, are
come to my hand, whereof he sends him some copies to make
his judgment light. In all of these he is only passive, which
makes him (Falkland) watch to find something said or done
by himself that might give him just ground to question him
of whose inclination he is the most jealous of any man in this
kingdom. He is the man that ever since his coming into
Ireland he has used with the best respect, so that he himself
lately confessed him that he had been solicited to move him
in some things, because it was conceived he had an interest
in his favour and power to prevail with him in reasonable
requests.
His fault will, therefore, be the greater if he digress from
his duty, and he (Falkland) well justified, that have given him
no cause of discontent.
His nature is very busy and ambitious, and his ways very
popular, appearing upon all occasions wherein the country may
seem to be entitled to an interest, and eager in pressing of
grievances, often enforcing some to be such which, indeed, are
none at all, for which he has given him some open gentle
checks and some private admonitions of a friend, whereof he
finds the eflects in rather more wariness than more chastity.
He is the minion of the Jesuits and priests, who labour to .
rivet him in the opinion of the people of the Popish party,
who have all their eyes fixed vipon him, as for them the
principal person of consequence in this kingdom. And to
him have the discontented persons for plantations great rela-
tion. Mr. John FitzPatrick, brother to the Lord of Upper
Ossery, is the only " tinsubmittee " in that plantation now in
hand, together with his brothers, who depend on him. He
has married the Lady of Inchiquin and sister unto that party,
who stands out against all reason, as if animated to obstinacy
in despight of duty.
Has been credibly informed that he has told some gentle-
men of the province of Connaught, that a plantation was
certainly to come amongst them when there was neither any
appearance or voice of it here, which must have proceeded out
of one of these two ends, either to quicken them in their con-
tributions towards the then pretended agency, or by provoking
them to an indignation to have them the better prepared to
combine with him in any of his designs.
Is likewise told that not long since he offered to give
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money to be paid when lie was Deputy of Ireland, which, con-
sidering his constitution of mind, was not likely to be intended
to be derived from our master, and that construction was
made by those who heard it and reported it to me.
Upon an occasion of a late rumour that he was gone into
Spain, he came hither and presented himself and his son to
me, taking notice of that rumour with much sense of it,
affirming he would not leave the little estate he had here in
Ireland for the greatest the King of Spain could give him
in Spain ; and on some occasion cursed him bitterly that
would not fight against the King of Spain and the Pope too,
if they were here, but that was spoken unto the Deputy, who
could do no less but seem to believe him, yet omit not to be
watchful over him. Could wish that he and his son, or one
of them, were in England, and if the Earl of Antrim or his
son, or one of them, were there too, it were better. Their
children have intermarried.
The Lord of Lowthe is now in England, where it were not
amiss he were fairly stayed. He is of a combustions spirit,
apt to be misled, rash, and not wise. So would a combination
be prevented that might be dangerous. My Lord Chichester
can tell him what items he received concerning those three
lords two years since ; the same have been given him very
lately with assurance that there is something in handling
which will break out suddenly and violently. Divers other
ways civil wars are intimated and threatened.
Beseeches him therefore for money, munition, and men, to
be sent away with all expedition, and some fuller authority
to him to proceed as he may see occasion.
The forts are in decay, the army small, necessitous, in
contempt, and discontented, their arrears great, and their
growing pay hard to be collected, so great is the want of
money, and what little there is in the country is. either
gathered into a few hands, who fear to part with it in these
doubtful times. So that if there should be any occasion to
draw out of garrison to suppress any insurrection, fears they
should rather appear a mockery than a terror. Tyrone and
Tyrconnel are said to be gone into Spain to be sent hither
it is said with forces, and the Spanish navy is much spoken
of and with great expectations. But leaves the care of these
things to him who has His Majesty's Ambassadors to satisfy
him with their certain intelligence.
Rocester of Wexford, whose examinations he now sends,
is prisoner within this castle, but will confess no more than
appears in his examination without some constraint, which
he fears he shall be enforced to make him afraid of.
P.S. — Has written for such captains as are in England to
come over. It were important that the greatest commanders
now there were sent hither to their governments and charges,
that His Majesty's service may not suffer by their absence. —
Dublin Castle, 31 March 1624.
Pf. 4. Signed. Endd. Enclosing,
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March. 1176. The examinations of Benedick Gotnam, of Derevoney, in
S.P., Ireland, {he parish of Dromlayn, county Cavan, taken before
vol. 238, 32 1. ^^^ ^j ^^g justices of the peace for county Cavan the
27th January.
Says that one Humfrey Welsh came to his house, and_
stated that the Irish in Leitrim report that the Earl of West-
meath should he King of Ireland. Oliver Bryn, of the Quiffy,
in the same county, ccffirvis cdso that Humfrey Welsh spoke
those words to him.
Vera copia, Falkland.
P. 1. Endd. : " Taken Ust Jan. 1623. Rec. 3 Feb. 1623."
Feb. 27. 1177. Examination of Rose Bishopp, of Killgowle, widow, co.
S.P., Ireland, Wexforcl.
Says that a man unknown to her, but by a boy known to
be a priest, said to her, " It is thought the English will be cut
" off shortly, 'and that he would give her tuarning to save
" herself because she had given hiin some bread and drink."
Says she knew not the party, but he was about 40 years of
age, had on a suit of frieze, and spoke good English.
Signed : Roger Maynuiaringe.
P. 1. CoiJy.
Feb. 28. 1178. Deposition of Mary Phillips, widoiu of the late Willicmi
S.l'., Ireland, Phillips^ of KillgowU, CO. Wexford, aged 30 years.
' ' Says that coming from Killgoiule towards the town of
Wexford she overtook Barnaby Roceter, of Wexford, merchant.
He asked her what news there were. She said that directions
had come out of England that all the King's officers should
take the oath of sup^'emacy, and that there was a proclamation
for the banishment of all priests and for forfeiting the goods
of all their abettors and relievers. Barnaby replied. Have
you not heard of the going over of an Earl for us into Eng-
land. She said, JSfo. Then scud Barnaby, We are sending
one over to England to know if it be the King's pleasure that
our priests be so hardly used as to be banished, for {said he) if
it be the King's pleasure, then we hnoxu what tve have to do,
otherwise we tuill keep them in spite of the Lord Deputy.
But if the King should othenvise resolve, assure yourself it
would raise up as cruel a war in Ireland as wets here since
your grandfather's days, for I protest {said he) so great an
injury as the priests' banishment flesh and blood cannot
endure, and then let the English look to themselves, and get
yourself to some port town.
Taken by us, Sam. Molineux, Roger Maynwaring.
P. ^. Copy. Endd.
Feb. 29. 1179. The voluntary confession of Barnaby Rocester, of the,
S.P., Ireland, town of Wcxford, merchant.
vol. 238, 32 IV. n j^ 7 •
Confesses having a conference ivith Mary Phillips and says
he told Jier lie heard there ivas an Earl going into England to
know the King's plectsure touching the banishment of priests.
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He thinks the Earl was the Earl of Westmeath. He denies
that he questioned with Mary Philips that if the priests were
banished there would he a cruel war.
He is now in prison and will make no further confession
without some constraint, which the Lord Deputy may be
enforced to make him afraid of.
Taken by us, Sain. Molineux, Roger Maynwaringe,
P. 1. Copy. Endd.
March. 1180. Purport of the above examination, enclosed in Falkland's
S.P., Ireland, letter of the 21st March 1624.
yol.238,33. p^ ^^^^_
[March ?] 1181. Petition of Sib Thomas Dutton to the Commissioneks
S.P., Ireland, pOE IrISH AfFAIRS.
vol. 238, 33 A.
Prays for payment of arrears of salary, &c.
April 10. 1182. Lord Deputy of Ireland to Conway.
^^'ass'Ti^' Recommending the bearer. Captain Tobin, and for dispatch
' ' of his business. — Dublin Castle, 10 April 1624.
P. 1. Signed. Sealed. Add. Endd.
April 11. 1183. Lord Deputy of Ireland to Secretary Conway.
^^ '9^8^'^?^' Order is given to mend the highways for increase of com-
' ' merce between towns. To open all the passes 300 feet, the
better way for an army to march, and to give the fewer
strengths to the rebel. No person bearing Irish apparel is to
bear arms. No munition to be sold but to His Majesty's
stores, and all persons to be served from thence by warrant.
The Lord Deputy has given order for a general muster of the
army to be taken before him, but is doubtful to assemble
them in regard of the great arrears and the little power left
in him.
Like order for the county forces to be in readiness. By
this means the Lord Deputy will be able to certify His Ma-
jesty the forces the county is to furnish and what they are,
and if there be any design in hand against the State the
authors will apprehend by these diligences that they are dis-
covered. An expectation to have the army increased to 6,000
foot and 600 horse. If it be so, the Lord Deputy desires to
enjoy the privileges and authority of his place in appointing
officers, and recommend some old well deserving servitors to
be employed, by which means the pensions they now have
may be spared.
Phelim M'Birne fit to be stayed in England as a pledge and
tie upon his father, being a dangerous man in Ireland.
The Lord Montgarrett, next heir to the earldom of Ormond,
who married a daughter of Tyrone, was long out in the late
rebellion, and is now poor, is fit likewise to be called into
England during these doubtful times. — Dublin Castle, 11 April
1624.
P, 4. Signed. Add. Endd.
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April. 1184. Abstracts of the Lord Deputy's letters to Secretary Conway
S.P., Ireland, of the 31st March and 11th April 1624.
vol. 238, 36. p^ 3_ ^^^^_
[April 11.^] 1185. Sir John Bouechier's Scheme for Two Forts in the
North of Ireland.
Ireland, though in some good measure defended by fortifi-
cations and buildings upon the east, south, and west, yet in the .
north, which lies most open to foreign invasion, and where the
inhabitants are the most rebellious, there is a road for ships
half a mile broad at the entry, two miles broad within, running
three miles in length up into the land, into which the greatest
of the King's ships may enter at a low water, the places not
fortified at all, nor that part of the country.
If two forts were erected upon this entrance and furnished
with 100 good men, they would secure that place from inva-
sion, and keep the country's people in obedience.
There being a great want of small money in Ireland, if His
Majesty would allow the benefit to be raised by the coinage
of a convenient quantity of copper into pence and halfpence
for once only, and to be made current in Ireland only.
Two strong forts might be speedily built, fitted, and fur-
nished with munition and all other needful provisions, and a
fit maintenance assured for a captain, a lieutenant, and other
officers, with 100 soldiers for ever, without any pay or other
charge from His Majesty either for the present or the future.
P. 1. Endd. : " Sir John Bourchier's paper concerning for-
tifications to be made in the north of Ireland, and means to
perform it by allowing the making of copper pence and half-
pence."
April 11. 1186. Lord Deputy to the Privy Council.
Td.''238'T7^' Sends a survey of the ruins of Dubhn Castle and desires
directions for the repair of them. He desires the nomination
of officers and a voice in the new establishment. — Dublin
Castle, 11 April 1624.
P. 1. Signed. Add. Endd. Encloses,
April 5. 1187. Captain Pynnar's estimate of the charge for the repair
S.P., Ireland, of Dublin Gastle.
vol. 238, 37 1. ■'p^_2. Endorsed.
April 17. 1188. Mr. William Andeewe to Mr. Waterhouse.
^vd.' 2^38,^38.' Wishes his return and presence. Since his departure from them
several rumours are divulged concerning some danger at hand,
by some sudden insurrection of the Irish to surprise the English.
On Thursday last, the matmaker's boy was brought unto him
by his master, reported in the presence of Mr. Stephens, their
Provost-Marshal, and many others. The little boy being at
' A special note says, Abstract of Lord Deputy's letter of April 11, 1624.
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Cormack O'Skallen's house in Clamore, "was counselled to
provide to save his life by departing from his master under
these or the like words : " If thou meanest to save thy life,
look to thyself, and provide for thy safety, for before May-
day thou shalt see that the English are destroyed, for there
is help coming." These words (as the boy reported) were first
spoken to the boy by the woman, and in pity of the boy's life,
and afterwards repeated by the foresaid Cormack unto the
boy at the same time. Since that, one Eedmon M'Manus,
the last night coming to Belterbolt, delivered these speeches
to some of the townsmen, " It is good for you to look to your
town and set a strong watch, for there will be presently a
rising." These words were brought unto him last night by
William Smith, one of the constables, George Coingrave,
Henry Warren, and John Wilkinson, being altogether. His
advice was, (for having no authority he could not command,) to
double the number of the watch both in the town, and to
secure the ford near the castle. Prays him to buy half a ream
of paper and some gunpowder ; there is very little in the town,
and that which is the Irish send to buy it up.
The constable told him from Francis's wife, that Master
Talbot's man coming to buy powder, she refused to sell him
any, who was very inquisitive to buy how much powder she
had.
These things he thought good to advertise him of, that he
might make necessary provision to hasten his return to them.
If they stand in need of help of authority, there is not a
justice of the peace within 10 miles, now that my Lord of
Kilmore is gone to Dublin. — Dated 17 April 1624.
P. 1. Hoi. Sealed. AM. Endd.
S.l'., Ireland, 1189. LOED DEPUTY to SECRETARY CONWAY.
^" ■ ' ■ Suggests a means of increasing His Majesty's revenues.
Has already given my Lord Duke [of Buckingham] a taste of
it. It is this : —
To bring into this kingdom all His Majesty's born subjects
with all their wealth and strength who are pirates residing
at Argier [Algiers], or in any other of the Turkish ports or
dominions, and so dispose of them here as their wealth shall
be a tie upon their fidelity, and their ships a safeguard to his
dominions and an offence to his enemies, of whom it is
likely that many and very mighty ones are ready to rise
up.
For against them shall these men being recalled be daily
employed under a new rule and regiment of order, for being
birds of prey that have ever been trained up in rapine, and
excellent use will be made of their forces and abilities, both for
the safety of His Majesty's subjects exercising trade, and the
weakening of his enemies, who shall then be the only object
of their violence.
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And besides it shall be made particularly profitable for His
Majesty's coffers, and since force has not been able to restrain
them, why should not seasonable mercy be used to regain
and settle them, by an assurance of the safety of their persons
and the fruition of the fruits of their many adventures. Into
Ireland they had much rather come than into England, for
divers respects : —
First, for that His Majesty's subjects of this kingdom have
sustained less damage than those of England, by the preys
they have taken from them, and therefore they may in all
likelihood enjoy the benefit of their pardons here, with less
murmur and heartburning than they can hope to do there,
from whence the spoils taken have been greater, and many
more for number.
Next, the situation of the land is much more proper and
yare than that to exercise their faculties, being here much
more cheaply victualled, much more easily out and in, at and
from sea, which lies opener with less impediments of tides and
channels, and lands ends and capes to double, which require
varieties of wind to serve them together with the singular
and secure harbours for ships of all burthens to ride in in all
weathers.
And lastly, here are under my commands now residing who
dare not appear in England, the only instruments in the world
both for credit with them, and dexterity to treat and persuade
with them to come and submit themselves upon his (Falk-
land's) protection, provided they be assured that he be com-
missioned to grant their pardons, available in all the rest of
His Majesty's dominions. Neither shall it be any whit to my
Lord Admiral's loss, who shall be most carefully provided for
in all the acceptations which shall be made of any of their
submissions. Prays for a speedy answer, and if His Majesty
be pleased to allow it is persuaded he can draw in divers of
the Dutch pirates which are amongst them there, and so lessen
the common enemy, to the terror of that particular enemy. —
Dublin Castle, 18 April 1624.
Pp. 2. Signed. Add. Endd.
April 19. 1190. Lord Deputy to Conway.
'^ T ass"' 40*^' Since the writing of this enclosed, has had some farther
consideration of the proposition therein set down, which he
prays him to acquaint the Prince withal, and desire his assist-
ance in it. If it can be effected, besides the great advantage
it will bring to this kingdom by their calling home and
settlement here ; does not doubt but to make it worth
20,000?. to His Highness, 10,000Z. to my Lord Admiral, with
whom he desires him to confer about it, and half as much to be
divided between Conway and him. These are his imaginations,
which he presumes upon good reasons to make good, if the
business may be gone through withal. Has written both
to the Prince and to my Lord Duke to speak with him about
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it, which he prays him take the first opportunity. — Dublin
Castle, 19 April 1624.
P 1. Signed. Add. Endd. Enclosing,
April 19. 1191. A Proposition tnade hy the Lord Deputy of Ireland.
S.P., Ireland, " To bring into that kingdom by way of mercy, since they
vo . 238, 41. caomot be restrained by force, all His Majesty's born subjects,
luith all their wealth and strength, who are noiu pirates residing
at Argier, or at any the Turks' dominions, and so to dispose
of them, in Ireland as their wealth shall be a tie upon their
fidelities and enriching to that realm,, and people and their
ships to be a defence and safeguard, &c!' {Merely a summary
of the propositions in the two foregoing letters.)
Pp. 2. Endd.
April 19. 1192. Lord Deputy to Conway.
^v^i'238'T^' Since his last despatch of the 31 March, has with some
' ' difficulty apprehended Humfrey Welsh, and has him now
close prisoner in the castle of Dublin. He confesses to have
spoken those words certified in the copy of the examinations
of the two persons, Oliver Byrne and Benedict Cottman,
much to the wrong of that honorable personage, who was
then in town attending the State together with his son,
and on all occasions of discourse upon the present state of
things, expressed a very honest sense of the King of Spain's
evil carriage towards their master and the Prince, and vowed
his loyal prosecution of any Spanish forces that should make
descent into Ireland, or any other party who should dare here
to arise up and appear for him to the uttermost of his power.
Glad as he was to hear those protestations wiU yet keep close
watch over him and his proceedings. And he the less trusts
him, because on the Friday in Easter week last, there was a
great assembly within seven miles of his house, made by two
titulary bishops under the title of visiting a holy anchorite
residing thereabouts, which serves only for a fit colour
to occasion such assemblies under the title of devotion, though
the intentions be often treason. Great consultations were
held there, but yet he cannot hear what their conclusions
were. Is in doubt about discharging Welch, and it is his
purpose to keep him close prisoner and all under silence until
he receives his (Conway's) directions. — Dublin Castle, 19 April
1624.
Hoi. Pp. 2. Add. Endd.
April 24. 1193. Lord Deputy and Council to the Privy Coxtncil.
^^r 238^^3^' State that they had published the proclamation touching
' ' the undertakers and natives of the six escheated counties of
Ulster, according to their directions of December 12, 1623. —
Dubhn Castle, 21 April 1624.
Signed^: Falkland, A. T. Loftus, Cane, Fra. Blundell. Bra-
bazon, G. Shurley, Dom. Sarsfelde, Fr. Aungierj'Blenerhaysett,
Dud. Norton, Fra. Annesley, J. King, A. Loftus.
P. 1. Signed. Add. Endd. Enclosing,
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Feb. — . 1194. Return of the Commissioners for surveying Plantations.
vol.' 238 ^43 ' -^y '^'^^^'"'6 of H.M.'s Commission, concerning the county of
Armagh, elated at Dublin the 27 of January 1623, they make
this return of the names and number of the Irish that on the
12 Dec. last, or at any time since, were inhabiting upon the
several proportions of , the British undertakers, their agents,
tenants, c(,nd farmers, ivithin the county of Armagh, and ivhat
rents and other duties and services they or any of them pay,
and what quantities of land each of tlwm now holds. Taken
hy a jtory imipannelled before Sir F. Annesley, Sir Edward
Treavor, and Charles Points, Esq., the 23 Feb. 1623, at
the town of Ardmagh, the names of whom are as fol-
lows:— William Peterson, JohnElcocke, Robert Hope, Robert
Neale, Robert Roe, Oiles Carington, Patrick Oge McRory
O'Hanlon, Brian Oge O'Haggan, Hugh McBrian McGann,
Oliver Kennedy, 'Robert Hamilton, Ralph Grindall, Mul-
rnory McDonell, Robert Elliot, Shane Oge O'Hanlon, Wm.
Hobson, Richard McCoddane, which said jurors, being sworn
upon the holy Evangelists to malce true enquiry and present-
ment of the premises, have presented unto us as followeth,
viz. :
Mr. Claude Hamilton's proportion.
Three Irish. Their natnes and holdings given.
Sir James Creg's proportion.
Six Irish. Their names and holdings given.
Mr. William Lawder's pn^oportion.
Ten Irish. Their names and holdings given.
Sir James Douglass's proportion.
Patrick Groome M'Shery resides on this proportion with
Sir Archibald Acheson as his servant, and Thomas Kedan.
Mr. Rollston's proportion.
Eleven Irish. Their names and holdings given.
Mr. Secheverell's proportion.
Thirty-six Irish. Their names and holdings given.
Mr. Machett's proportion.
Their namies wnd holdings given.
Mr. Heron's proportion.
Twelve Irish. Their names and holdings given.
Mr. Stanhaw's proportions. Nineteen Irish.
Their names and holdings given,
Sir William Brunker's proportion.
Sixty-four Irish. Thei/r names and holdings given.
John Dillon's proportion,
Eight Irish. Their names and holdings given.
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Mr. Powell's proportion.
Forty-two Irish. Their names and holdings given. — ^
February 1623.
Signed : Francis Annesley, Edward Trevor, Charles
Poynes — Copia vera, Wm. Uscher.
Pp. 11. Copy. Endd.
April 24. 1195. .Lord Deputy and Council to the Privy Council.
^yl\'22,f^ii' ^^ discharge of their duties, renew by Mr. Secretary
Annesley, their often-repeated representations that this realm
is full of rumours, doubts, and fears, and fuller of unsettled and
ill-affected people, who desire nothing so much as alteration,
and that they (the Deputy and Council) are utterly unpro-
vided with means to prevent or withstand sudden dangers,
the forts being ruinous and the soldiers miserably poor, and
out of heart by reason there is no money here to repair the
one or relieve the other, the universal scarcity being such as
interrupts and prevents the gi-eat diligence and industry the
Vice-Treasurer uses in bringing in what is due to the King,
because it is indeed exhausted and not to be had in the land.
Urge them to send monies, and refer them to the report of Mr.
Secretary Annesley, who can satisfy them upon all occasions
that may arise. — Dublin Castle, 24 April 1624.
Signed: Falkland, A. T. Loftus, Cane, Ei. Powerscourt,
Brabazon, Fr. Aungier, Fra. Blundell, Geo. Shurley, Dom.
Sarsfelde, Dud. Norton, Tho. Roper, J. Kinge.
Pp. 2. Sealed. Add. Endd.
April 24. 1196. Lord Deputy to Conway.
%f{;^S]75.' His (Falkland's) last of the 19 of this month, which was
at sea, being put back again by contrary winds, he encloses an
abstract of some intelligence, since received, as an occasion
for him to put His Majesty in mind of some timely considera-
tion to be had of the safety of this kingdom, which is at
this time in that state of weakness and disorder as if it had
been plotted and prepared to be betrayed over as a prey to
any powerful enemy that had a will to attempt it, and the
skill to make use of intestine discontentments.
The forts are ruinous, the army unpaid, and the people
generally discontented through the fall of their great hope by
the alteration upon the breach of treaty with Spain. Com-
plains of such an abatement of the authority of the Deputy
since he came to the sword, though the envy and spite of the
Lord Treasurer that his commands are answered with neglect
and contempt, which were wont to be answered with fear and
obedience, and if he shall not now be therein repaired and
supported with better countenance and heard with better credit
there than in all his time he has been, ill consequences must
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needs ensue. Complains that many of his letters are to
this day unread ; all of them unanswered ; a dangerous negli-
gence if it should be continued in these stirring times.
From every quarter of the kingdom receives daily adver-.
tisements of fearful rumours and panic apprehensions of some
sudden commotion and general massacre of the English, who
are almost afraid to continue upon their habitations in the
country. In case of any insurrection finds he could only
march with 600 foot and 150 horse, after leaving the forts
slightly garrisoned. He wants money, but is not allowed to
borrow.
The beginning of this term, my Lord of Westmeath came
up to this town and brought his eldest son with him, at which
time information coming diversly that the voices of his being
King of Ireland (whereof he formerly gave Conway notice),
were grown more general and public in the country than
formerly. Thought it time to take notice of it to him, which
accordingly he did, when he expressed both so much sense of
the injury done him, and of his integrity and loyalty, and de-
sired leave to transport himself to England, and there prostrate
himself at H. M.'s feet, there to remain till he had jus-
tified himself in his innocency, and should have obtained
, leave to prosecute the author of that calumny, who, indeed,
he (Falkland) finds to be one singular baggage fellow, now
prisoner in the castle, of whom his former letters gave him
notice, and will be a competent person to make a public
example of, and give him (Lord Westmeath) full satisfaction.
With this passage made the Lord Chancellor, the Lord
Aungier, Mr. Vice-Treasurer, and Mr. Secretary Norton ac-
quainted in his (Lord Westmeath's) own presence, when he
repeated his protests against the calumny, and desire to
throw himself at H, M.'s feet, which they all understood to
be every way the safest course, and accordingly confirmed him
in his resolutions. Then he desired liberty to go into the
country for four days, both to provide himself with money for
his journey, and by his farewell taken of his wife, to leave
her, being new with child, with satisfaction. To this they
consented, detaining notwithstanding, for better security, his
eldest son as a pledge till his return. He has likewise coun-
selled the Earl of Antrim, whose daughter his eldest son has
married, to follow his example, and by a journey of his own
into England to make himself appear clear there of some ill
aspersions likewise cast upon him. Remits the rest tm he
writes next by the Lord of Westmeath himself, who within
five days, if the wind serve, is resolved to follow these. And
so, &c.— Dublin Castle, 24 April 1624.
Since Ireland was Ireland there never was such universal
tranquility as at this instant, there not being 10 rebels in the
whole kingdom, and they being dispersed and of no value.
Prays God it proves not like the morning, which is ever
darkest before daybreaking, for there were never more
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"whispers of terror than there are now of ensuing danger, yet
doubts not to contain all in quietness within the land until
some foreign power shall appear to give them courage to stir.
Pf. 3. Signed. Add. Endd. Enclosing,
April 21. 1197. An Extract out of an Advertisement received 21 April
^■^■'iff^,^' 1624 from a discreet and credible person, and a
nat%ve.
Since his coming from, Dvmonore was by a friend vnformed
of letters tending to danger to this kingdom from Spain. After
travelling to several places for credible satisfaction learned
where the party was who travelled with the letters, and
" missed him, by a mile a countrey way to his heavy discon-
tent and hard fortune." All this last year the Spaniard
has been taking up an extraordinary army, as well for the
sea as for land, pretending to be beforehand vnth the King of
England ; and sent direction to Naples and the Low Countries
for the like provision, and to the Indies, and also gathers in
all parts as many Irish as he can, and had the regiment of
Irish in the Low Countries enforced double to that which they
were at the beginning of March, and endeavours to add more
daily unto them.
They have no small hope of their (the writer's) unhappy
nation to work upon to serve their own ends. They are well
assured that the army of this kingdom is hut poor, and the
forts and holds weak and out of repair, and most of their
nation discontented, upon all which they strongly presume,
and have treacherous eyes to observe them all.
The proclamations against priests was presented to the King
of Spain, and sent to the Pope and Emperor, which gives them
great encowragement to expect the dishonesty of the Irish to
their King and country. Learns from his correspondent that
in all likelihood they will give them, a sudden canvasado how
well soever they (the honest part) shall hear it. His news is
not above 18 days from Madrid into Ireland, and he is not to
believe false letters sent of purpose to satisfy the State that no
such thing is intended by the Spaniard, for he has seen a
letter from the court of Spain protesting that the match is
firmly concluded, and this letter sent on purpose to blind the
State by report, and to persuade them, from, provision fit to
countermand those dangers. If the Irish nobles and gentry
might he conveniently made secure to the State, it would pre-
vent mMch mischief a/nd discountenance the enemies expecta-
tions. Will repair to Limerick about the latter end of the
term,, and will report what he observes. Has m,oved for his
being given charge of Buncannon [Dungannon ^, for all
their wndertakers should, know their strength. Young Tyrone
will be sent to visit them if any occasion happen. — 18 Aprilis
1624.
Pp. 2. Endd. : " An extract out of a letter of advertise-
ment received 21 April 1624."
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April 24.
S.P., Ireland,
vol. 238, 46.
1198. Abstracts of the Lord Deputy of Ireland's letters to Secre-
tary Conway of the 19th and 24th April 1624.
Pp. 3. Endd.
April 24. 1199.
S.P., Ireland,
vol. 238, 47.
April 28. 1200
Conway Papers.
April 29.
S.P., Ireland,
vol. 238, 48.
Lord Deputy to the Peivy Council.
Last year (shortly after his arrival in Ireland) he sent
special directions to the agent employed for the plantations in
Ulster by the City of London to mount some ordnance in
Londonderry, and received answer that he would acquaint the
Governor and Committee there with',- and upon their approba-
tion would accomplish it, which they have not sent him, as
he (Deputy) has been informed.
By their Lordships' letters of 21 December last, he under-
stood that they had taken order with the Governor and Com-
mittee for erecting platforms for the ordnance of that city,
to build guard houses and sentinel houses, and to supply the
defects in the storehouses for victuals and arms, if any there
were, wherewith he (Deputy) immediately acquainted their
agent and required him to put the directions in present
execution, which the agent now pretends he dare not do,
wanting power to dispose of the rents due unto the Londoner
there without their allowance.
His (Deputy's) observation of the slow pace of their mes-
senger and the apprehension he has of the importance of that
place as being one of the most important towns in the
kingdom, and the necessity of speedy proceedings is so urgent,
that he has given power to Sir John Vaughan, who is gar-
risoned there, to take to his assistance the recorder of that
city, and to estimate what those works will amount unto, and
to levy so much of their rents as shall finish them.
Will be glad to receive their Lordships' approbation of the
course he has taken, or if they deem his act to be an error he
wiU acknowledge and reform it. — Dublin Castle, 24 April
1624.
Pp. 2. Signed. Sealed. Add. Endd.
Sir Edw. Conway [to the Council].
Encloses, by His Majesty's command, some late addresses
of my Lord Deputy of Ireland, and requests their Lordships
to summon the Commissioners for Irish Affairs, and with
them to take these addresses into serious consideration, and
give their opinions and advice upon the things that are pro-
pounded or desired by the Deputy. — Dated Windsor, 28 April
1624.
Signed : Edward Conway. Not addressed.
1201. Privy Council to the Lord Zouche, Warden of the
Cinque Points.
His Majesty, considering the present serious state of the
kingdom of Ireland, observes how greatly the quiet of it, and
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the safety of his subjects may be endangered by those Irish,
■who being of turbulent spirits and ill-affected in religion or
otherwise, have been or are employed in the service of foreign
armies, requires him to take special order that whatever Irish
arrive in any part of the Cinque Ports from any part beyond
the seas, the magistrate of the place shall examine them from
whence they come, of what condition they are, where they
have spent their time, and whither they intend to go, and
withal minister unto them the oath of allegiance, and if they
refuse to take the same they shall then send them up hither
in safe custody to be further examined and proceeded with as
we shall find cause. — Whytehall, 29 April 1624.
Signed : W. Mandevill, G. Cant, H. Grandison, G. Carew,
T. Edmondes, Jo. Suckling, Geo. Calvert, Rich. Weston, F.
Dickenson.
P. 1. Sealed. Add. ^tocZcZ.; "Rec. 9th May 1624."
April 29. 1202. Lord Deputy to the Peivy Council.
S.P., Ireland, gy his letters of the 23, he presented to their Lordships'
^°' ' ' consideration the course to be resolved on for proceeding with
the works at Londonderry. Has this day received a letter from
Sir John Vaughan, whereof he encloses a branch, by which
they may see that there is no mention made in letters of the
loth of last February, lately received by the agent from the
Governor and Committee there of that particular, although
their letters dated December signify that they had taken
order with them for it. So that by their dilatoriness and the
obstinacy of their agent, and the difficulty of raising rents by
any command from him (Deputy), the works are not likely to
be proceeded with without special instructions from them,
wherein he begs their Lordships to hasten them, and that the
order may be sent to him, and he will have their Lordships'
directions fuUy carried out. — Dublin Castle, 29 April 1624.
P. 1. Signed. Add. Endd. Enclosing,
April 20. 1203. Extract from a letter of Sir John Vaughan' s to the Lord
S.P., ireianci. Deputy, stating his inability to levy the rents due for the
vol. 238, 49 I. Londoners on account of poverty. Copia vera. Exd., Nich.
Whyte.
P. 1. Endd.
April 30. 1204. Sm Francis Blundell to Conway.
S.P., Ireland, Recommends the bearer, the Earl of Westmeath, now on his
vol. 238, 50. ^^^^ ^^ England, to cast himself at His Majesty's feet and
clear himself of the false report spread about him.- — Dublin,
30 April 1024.
P. 1. Signed. Sealed. Add. Endd.
April 27 1205. Lord Deputy to Conway.
and May 2, By this passage the Earl of Westmeath comes over to
S.P., Ireland, present himself to His Majesty to implore his good opinion of
vol. 239, Rl.
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him and his loyal intentions, and, having set his innocence and
loyalty upright, to beseech him to let him have justice against
the man who spread the rumour of the Irishmen's purpose to
make him King of Ireland, which cannot be denied him with-
out the breach of every rule of the State, since the author now
in custody was the author of a false and dangerous rumour
touching a great peer of the kingdom capitally in a perilous
point. To this purpose the Deputy has, together with four
more of the Council (friends of Westmeath), subscribed a
letter to His Majesty. Hopes that His Majesty will admonish
Westmeath, and warn him to take heed how he set himself up
hereafter in the conceit of the multitude by his popular
appearing in their causes and interests, which has heretofore
too much aifected him, and to be contented with the private
exercise of his conscience, without drawing together any
number of priests, in which he has given good hopes of re-
formation, and then he may be worthy and fit to be cherished.
He has given good satisfaction to the Lord Deputy.
The Lord Deputy's zeal for His Majesty's service has
begotten much malice and envy against him, and daily some
one works to his prejudice in His Majesty's good opinion.
Sir Frances Aneslowe [Annesley] is now employed doing him
ill in England, and has made a collection of complaints to
make against him there. Charged him with as much before
he took leave of him (the Deputy), but he denied it, yet he
found that he had a budget full of contemptible " gatherums."
Desires that before credit be given to these reports, he (the
Deputy) may be heard. — Dublin Castle, 27 April 1624.
Since writing this letter he has had more conversation with
Westmeath, and has received full assurance of his loyal
intentions. And as for the report of money ofiered by him to
be paid when he should be Deputy of Ireland, it seems to have
been an invention which will not be proved, though it begot
no such rumour as the former, whereof all parts were full.
This letter should have gone with the Earl of Westmeath's
passage, but the Deputy would not send it by him or in his
company, and now it has stayed to be able to tell him that
on May in the morning, a day of great expectation of an
universal massacre, one of the greatest towers of the castle fell
down to the ground with the ordnance mounted upon it. The
fall has shaken a great part of the wall, and it will cost much
to replace, which had better be done at once, but money must
be sent to do it with. 2 May 1624.
Pfi. 3. Hoi. Add. Endd.
May 3. 1206. Secretaey Conway to the Lord President.
Conway Papers. Referring to his late letter regarding the Lord Deputy's
letters which had been sent for their consideration, he suggests
that it may be prudent to " conceal and keep to himself those
parts of the Lord Deputy's letters which lay any personal
charges upon particular parties," merely proposing to my Lords
a general question, and making the application of the decision
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to individuals upon the responsibility of others rather than of
the Lord Deputy, the more so inasmuch as he had already
" complained of the publishing of his private advertisements."
P.S. — The Lord Deputy's letters to be kept safe and restored.
List of papers sent.
Not signed or sealed. Endd. : " May 3, 1624, Lord
President, sent by Feake."
May 10. 1207. Abstract of the Lord Deputy's letter to Conway of the
S.P., Ireland, 27 April 1624.
yol.239,5lA. p /-^ ^^^^_
May 10. 1208. Letter from the Lords of the Council in England
S.P., Ireland, to the LOED DEPUTY OF IRELAND.
vol 239 52
' ' His letter of the 24 of April, -expressing the present state
and condition of Ireland, was no sooner received than com-
municated to the Board, where Sir Fra. Anesley [Annesley]
was Likewise fully heard, from whom they received more par-
ticular light in the affairs of that State. All his other letters
have been received, but the sitting of Parliament has not
allowed them time to call a council together to answer them
as often as they otherwise would have done. They assure
him that, besides the aforesaid reason, the principal cause of
their deferring to write to him of late was their expectation of
the conclusion of this session of Parliament, that they, having
already prepared the way of reinforcing the army, and repair-
ing the forts and castles there, and the granting of subsidies,
affording means and money to put the same in execution,
might then have answered all his letters at once, good pur-
pose and effect which they hope to do shortly. Whitehall,
10 May 1624.
Pp. 2. Copy'. Endd.
May 11. 1209. Lord Deputy Falkland to Conway.
S.P., Ireland, Letter in favour of the Lord Viscount of VaUentia (who
^° ■ ' ■ performed great services during the late wars, &c.) now going
over to England.— Dublin Castle, 11 May 1624.
P. 1. Copy. Signed. Sealed. Add. Endd.
May 13. 1210. Lord Deputy Falkland to Conway.
S.P., Ireland, jjg (Conway) has now the Lord of Westmeath with him ;
Yoi. 239, 5 . assures himself he (Conway) is satisfied with his loyalty,
and will use him to his content, and yet not return him over
suddenly. His being there keeps all those who had their eyes
fixed upon him at a gaze, and for this time half amazed their
imaginations, which might unhappily have wrought his hurt in
the way of their own ends without his privity had he stayed
still. His friends now give it forth that the Papists are
generally jealous of him for the affection which he bears the
State, and that great suspicions are conceived of him lest he
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will be drawn to change his resolution in religion, who lately
was the most presumed upon of any man in this land for being-
well grounded. These sudden mutations of voices he holds it
necessary to acquaint him with. Loves his (Lord Westmeath's)
person, and is careful of his weU doing, yet his duty to his
great master is the supreme one which sways him, and yet
presumes this is the way to preserve him, and will in the end
prove to have been the office of a friend. Has enclosed the
abstract of a letter from his (Conway's) brother, and thinks
the same of the matter as he does. Has returned him a letter
from him (Falkland) to the Earl of Antrim, requiring him to
send Alexander M'DonneU and the M'Quilly to him, but not
to be sent to the earl unless he first deny, or delay to send
the parties to him. Urges a supply of money, and beseeches
him to let him understand a resolution speedily concerning
his motion about the pirates. Timeing that business is the
life of it, a little longer delay wiU drive them to a new appli-
cation. They are impatient that they hear not from him. If
he is trusted and directed, doubts not but to conclude well
both for His Majesty's profit, honour, service, and safety, —
Dublin Castle, 13 May 1624.
Pp. 2. Hoi. Add. Endd. Enclosing,
May 6. 1211. -4 Branch of a Letter from Sir Foulke Gomvay to the
S.P., Ireland, Lord Depwty of Ireland.
vol. 239, 54 1. Q^^ Abrey Low, luho luas a horseman of the Lord Trea-
surer's troop, and luho noiu lives by the " Bandside " [Ban
Side], not far from the limits of the Roict, and has had the
land some seven or eight years, made a complaint to Conway
that Alexander M'DonneU, nejjhetu to the Earl of Antritn,
came into his land with more than 100 of his company, threw
down the hedges, and said he would not deliver the possession
of some part of his land to Ever M'Quillin, and being de-
munded by Abrey Low by luhat warrant, he answered that he
had neither order nor tuarrant but himself, ivho, he thought,
was fully sufficient for it, and if he luere disturbed in the
possession he gave him, he would come tvith ttuice as many
and put him in agcdn. Upon this complaviit Conway %vrote
to the Earl of Antrim and desired him to call for his nephew,
Alexander, to knoiu of him %uhy he brought so many men luith
him to disturb a man ivho had been so long in possession, he
having no title to the land himself, and ivhy he should draw
so many men together without tuarrant. If he did not
answer these questions he was to be sent to Conway. Has not
yet heard from the Earl of Antrim, and tvould not have
troubled the Lord Deputy if he had knoivn the truth of the
matter, but the under-sheriff told him that there luas a rumour
in the country that Alexander M'Donell meant to "put more
men together, ivhich .should have drawn themselves together in
- those parts." WisJies the Lord Deputy to speak with the
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under-sheriff to ascertain the truth of the rumov/r. — 6 May
1624.
P. 1. Co2oy. Endd.
May 18. 1212. Abstract of a Letter from Sir Charles Coote of
S.P., Ireland, the 18th May.
' ' One Connor M'lward, a Franciscan friar, is a native of
county Tirconnell, from whence he is gone to Gallwaye.
He lay one night in a friend's house of his (Sir Charles
Coote's), to whom, he revealed, as a great secret, that he and
five priests and friars were to go into Scotland to endeavour
to gain some of the nobility or chief gentlemen of that
kingdom to their religion and party, and to promise any such
as should come to them all countenance, favour, and support
from the King of Spain and the Pope. He farther said that
there were directions come into Ireland from beyond the seas
to cause them (the six priests) to take upon this attempt.
They are to take shipping somewhere near to Knockfergus
[Carrickfergus], where they may get passage the shortest cut
over seas. Foreign priests from all parts of Ireland do daily
flock into this province ; they are very busy with the people.
Has sent his (Falkland's) letter to Henry O'Rorke. It was
with him upon Sunday last. He has lately retired himself
out of the county of Leitrim, and has spent some time in the
county of Mayo with his father-in-law, David Bourke M'Tib-
batts, where he (Sir Charles) dares say he has had no good
council. There is a son of Brian Oge O'Rourke, a famous
traitor, that cut in pieces Sir Conyers Clifford, and was in the
last rebellion in this country ; his mother was Maguire's
daughter, his eldest brother is a leader of the Irish regiment.
Conceives this man to be a most dangerous imp, fit to be
secured, which he offers to his consideration.
P. 1. Copy. Endd.
May 20. 1213. Lord Deputy of Ireland to Conway.
S.P., Ireland, Until he receives answer to his many letters, especially in
vol. 239, 55. ^j^^ points concerning the pirates, will forbear to trouble him
with matters of that nature. Only he must needs tell him,
under seal of secrecy, that he did his master good and
seasonable service in sending over the Earl of Westmeath,
and him (the earl) the like good office, thereby preventing
him from either being ill, doing ill, or suffering ill, and
thus has preserved him still a meet subject for His Majesty
to work good upon for his service. For since his departure
all strange voices are silenced universally, and certainly
whatsoever unhappy purpose was before in design, by that
opportune transmission was absolutely quashed and pre-
vented. And, therefore, if he gives him (Conway) as good
argument to persuade him of his loyalty as he did him (Falk-
land) before his departure, then he will aflTord him his favour
with His Majesty, for he should be very sorry that any noble
personage worthy to be saved should run a hazard to be de-
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stroyed by his (Falkland's) diligent zeal to do his duty, which
would be too lamentable an effect of a good cause.
It should seem by this enclosed examination of an Irish
pilgrim lately returned from beyond the seas, that the Spaniards
have begun hostility at the sea against His Majesty's subjects,
which he commends to his consideration. — Dublin Castle,
20 May 1624
That his honour may see what uncertainty they can give
themselves of the continuance of this peace, has enclosed a
copy of an advertisement received from my Lord President of
Connaught, and the copy of a letter from Sir Wm. Cootey, in
King's County, both come to his hands since the writing of
the other side of this paper. Beseeches him that it may move
him to send a speedy supply of money, and authority to dis-
pose of it as they shall discern fittest for His Majesty's service.
22 May 1624.
Fp. 2. Hoi. Add. Endd. Enclosing,
May 19. 1214. President of Connaught to the Lord Deputy,
^'^''^q^^' That upon Wednesday last there was an assembly of bettueen
' ' three and four score fathers and other priests at Sir Hugh
O'Gonner's at Ballintubber, besides divers other gentlemen of
the country, ctnd had been there these three or four days, as he
is inform,ed, every one of the priests being armed with stuords,
daggers, and ptistols, each of them having besides two serving
men, and all armed like their masters. Some of these priests
are divers times at that town, as he hears. Surely, there
must needs be some bad intent in these great meetings.
Beseeches him to tctke it into consideration, for he much fears
if a speedy course be not taken they that cere English shall
have their throats cut of a sudden. There are divers shrewd
speeches spread abroad tuhich he forbears to write of. If it
please him to command him,, will attend him at his pleastore.
One Donell M'Swine is the heaxl of them, who comes out oj
Ulster, a very dangerous man, and vicar-general over them
all. He sent to Gcdiuay for a barrel of wine, and drconk it
out there amongst his company, and paid for cdl him,self.
Beseeches him to be secret herein until he speaks with him,
or wntil he hears from him again. Begs him to send by this
bearer some 20 pounds of powder and a proportion of lead
for the safeguard of his house and family, and he will cvnswer
for it according to the King's price, and assure him he will
not be slack in doing his duty in giving him true advertise-
m£nt of anything that may tend to His Majesty's service, his
honour's, or the good of the country.
" P. 8. — Since the tvriting hereof has heard that at this
assembly there was M'Davye O'Birne and O'Connor Dunn,
ivith their children. This advertiser requires his name to be
kept secret for a while."
P. 1. Copy. Endd.
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May 19. 1215. Sir William Cowley's Letter to the Lord Deputy.
vof 239^ 55 II Informs him that on Monday last there were assembled in
the great wood of Fercall, near the town ofPallace, nine armed
men furnished each of them with a pike, a sword, and two
darts, and one pistol only, home by James M'Feenin Coghlan,
who, together ivith Teig M' Brian O'Mogloy, were the chief ring-
leaders of that company. They laid themselves on the passage
through the great wood, where they robbed divers passengers
going to and coming from the fairs of Killian and Kilcor-
mick, amongst whom was a servant of his, one Nicholas
Sankey, and a servant of Sir Henry Warren's, named Hugh
M'James. They also robbed a Scottish pedlar, from whom
they took 101., as the knaves confess, and three pounds weight
of tobacco ; but the report goes of 4tQl. in money to have been
taJcen from the Scotchman. If he extend not his accustomed
care in dispersing this small spark now newly begun, it is
likely to spread farther, to the effecting m,uoh mischief. As
occasion shall be offered tvill acquaint him therewith. — Eden-
derry, 19 May 1624.
P. 1. Copy. Endd. i
May 14. 1216. The examination of Garrett Tirrell, of the" Pate" {sic)"
S.P., Ireland, IPass"] of Kilbride, CO. Westmeath, gent, taken by direc-
voi. 239, 65 III. ^^^^g y^,^^ ^^ _^^^,^ Deputy, the 14 May. 1624, by me, John
Veel.
Gives account, on 25 of April last, of sailing from
Rochelle in a ship of Brogheda, owner John Tarleton, and of
being overtaken and arrested by a Spanish ship of war. A
Scottish ship of 100 tons at least was also near them.
After the Spaniards had rifled the ship of eight muskets
and some other ccnnmodities, as certain apparel, and which
they vjanted, they went from them, being afraid of a London
ship, which was becalmed or els4 had rescued both these ships,
for she made five shots at the Spaniards, but could not come
within reach of them to do them any harm ; so this examinate
in the said Swan arrived off there on Thursday the IBth of
this instant May 1624.
Subscribed : Garrett Tirrell.
This is a true copy. Signed : Falkland.
Pp. 2. Copy. Endd.
May 22. 1217. Lord Deputy to the Loeds Commissioners for the
S.P., Ireland, ' AFFAIRS OF IRELAND.
vol. 239, 56. Understands that H.M. has appointed them Commissioners
for Irish Causes. Is glad the employment is conferred on
those who have such experience of this place and people, and
hopes that he shall now receive timely answers to his letters,
and that he shall have the like good correspondency with
them now they are joined, as he had with them in particular
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before. Encloses some advertisements he lately received from
the Lord President of Connaught, in answer to some inquiries
which he himself directed, and they will perceive by his
relation how weakly all that whole province is furnished if
any enemy shall happen to arrive there, as report says they
intend to do. To confirm it he (Falkland) lately held some
conference with Capt. Tirrell, in whom they know Tyrone had
great trust, who confesses to him that by Tyrone's contract
with the Spaniards, it was directly concluded that they should
have bent their course for the river Shanon, and to have made
their descent at or near Sligoe, and that it is most likely that
they will desire to land there again if at any time they shall
send any forces into this kingdom, having found their error by
what they did amiss the last time. Renews his application
&r men, munition, and money ; and until that money shall
arrive, prays directions be sent to him, with a non obstante to
the last establishment ; and instructions to call upon the trea-
surers for such monies as must presently be expended for
fortifications, which the poor sum allowed for extraordinaries
will by no means bear by the thousandth part, and it is better
that some of the army who can best spare it should forbear
until a supply come over, than that these works should remain
in the state they now stand in.
When the army shall be increased he presumes it will be
thought necessary again to increase the Concordatum monies to
4,000Z. pr. ann., for that is the money which, being employed
as it ought to be, doth the best service by way of prevention,
both of danger and expense of blood. In former times it was
thought reasonable to allow the President of Mounster to
dispose of l,000f. pr. ann., without I'endering reason or account
for it, in confidence and for secrecy ; and if the Deputy be not
so trusted when the time grows stirring, but that he must
render his reason for every penny he employs at Council
board, many services will be prevented and miscarry that are
of great importance, which some of them well know. Times
of peace will bear anything, but times of war are of another
disposition ; all which he leaves to his consideration. — Dublin
Castle, 22 May 1624.
P.S. — Has added the copy of another letter received from
Sir William Cooley in Fercall, in King's County, that they may
discern what is beginning, but he has given directions for their
prosecutions.
Pp. 2. Signed. Sealed. Add. Endd. Enclosing,
May 19. 1218. Copy of a Letter from the Lord President of Connaught
S.P., Ireland, ^f ^^g J 9^^ May 1624, 7'eceived 20th May, to the Lord
vol. 239, 56 1. r\ ^ a >
Deputy.
In his last wrote to him, in answer to his concerning the
" Dominick " friar, and the man loith the letters that came
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out of Spain. Then told him that he happened upon a fit
instruTnent for sitch a discovery, who is now with the friaT
himself. He is not of the O'Madyn's, as he (FalJdand) writes,
but his father hath lands very near the O'Maddyn's country,
and his name is JSneas Gallalan, and he himself is the man
that he was informed came out of Spain with the friar, for he
is the tcdl black man he (Falkland) described that brought
money with him, which he received as Viaticum (as he terms
it) from the King of 8p)ain, to defray his journey ; letters he
may have, but he has not shown them yet. After he had visited
his father and some friends, he made his present repair to
Gallway to meet with the chief father of that order, that came
over in company with him, one 'Doctor Lynch, a very learned
man, and of great estimation with them. He is brother to Sir
Harry Lynch, of whom, if he thinks fit, it were not amiss he
(Falkland) required some account of him. He landed, as
Falkland's letter mentions, in Mounster, and came into
Gonnaught over the Shanon at Portamyne [Portumna], but
Dr. Lynch went by the way of Li/merick to Galway. JSneas
Gallalan says that in Spain it is certainly reported that the
Lrish regiment in the Low Countries, to the number of 2,000
men, shall be sent for Lreland, with spare arms to arm others
that will adhere to them, but that they heard the narrow seas
%vere straightly kept, hut if it he p)ossihle they may pass they
are coppointed to land in Gonnaght near Galwaye. This
much came from his own mouth, as the man he (Goote) en-
trusts sends him word. Shall within these three days know
more of him ; in the meantime has here inclosed sent him
another advertisement newly come unto him, which he much
likes not, for they core assemblies unusual both in the numbers
and manner, but some few days before there ivas the like
in the county of Galhuay by the whole Popish clergy of the
Archbishopric of Tuam. They meet not only themselves, but
the principcd gentlemen of the country attend them and their
sons, tuho are merry lusty yoking men.
Consultations he is sure they have many, and what may
folloiv is good to he looked to. Though, for his part, in
Gonnaught he dare assure him of nothing hut of the Gastle of
Athlone, for, as the condition of his command is now, he has
not 100 mew in the province to serve all. Knows (for the
most part) the gentlemen all that do accompany these priests at
their meetings, hut when he considers how little he can do with
the forces he has, if they list not to be obedient, it makes him
sometimes doubtful what he should do unto them, whether he
should let them go on in security till an opportunity of more
advantage, or by some severe admonishment to seek to cut
them off early frotn their councils, which may m,ake them
jealous of his intents to them. There is another who is of
the sept of the O'Madynes, a soldier, who has very lately
come out of the Lmu Countries. He only hears that there is
much looking after him by the country, but of him he has not
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yet tho7'oughly learned ; some say he is likewise gone to Oalway.
His (Coote's) advice is that Falkland have an especial eye upon
that town, and upon the fort, for it is a point for foreign
invasion, and there is a continual concourse of more priests
there than in any town in all Ireland, whose assemhlies of this
kind are the certain forerunners of all rebellions in this
country. Thinks it not fit that this should be kept from him
(Falkland), whose eye ought to survey all, though this may be
but CO distraction of the priests among themselves what to do
in these times, that do concur so soundly against them in the
King's dominions. — Athlone, 19 May 1624.
Gopia vera,, Falkland.
Pp. 2. Copy. Endd.
May 19. 1219. Copy of the letter from the President [of Connaught con-
S.P., Ireland, ceming great assemblies of priests in that province. Attested
by Falkland,
P. 1. Copy. Rec. 20 May 1624.
vol. 239, 56 II.
May 19. 1220. Copy of Sir William Colleye's letter of 19 May 1624.
SaStn. ^^P^^^te of Art. 1215.
May 31. 1221
S.P., Ireland,
vol. 239, 57.
[ ] to Conway.
Sends an advertisement from Sir Charles Coote, which
imports that a Franciscan friar revealed to his host as a great
secret that himself and five priests and friars more were to go
speedily into Scotland to endeavour the gaining of the nobility
and chief gentry to their religion and party, and to promise
countenance, favour, and supportation from the King of Spain
and the Pope to those whom they shall win ; and for this
they have commission from beyond seas. The foreign priests
flock from all parts of the kingdom into the province of
ConnaiTght, and are very busy with the people.
Here is in this country a son of Brien Oge O'Rourk and
brother to him in the Tower. He cut in pieces Sir Coniers
Clifford. In the late rebellion he was a famous traitor is a most
dangerous imp and fit to be secured. His brother is a leader
in the Irish regiment.
The Lord Deputy has used all diligence in giving order for
stopping the friars' passage and apprehending them, and hath
by letters given notice of them to the Lord Chancellor of
Scotland and proposed the giving him farther advertisements
of them from England.
The Lord Deputy has wi'itten for O'Rourke to come to
him and purposes to advise him to come over into England to
sue for a pension ; if he refuse to do so he wiU send him over,
as he will do all other suspected dangerous persons, until he
be countermanded.
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Another advertisement now sent imports that the priests
in Munster have of late been very busy with some of the chief
gentlemen for a general contribution to be employed, as some
say, with agents into England to complain of the abuses of the
Government, others say it is to be sent over to the Earl of
Westmeath to support his charge and further the complaints
made to the King and Council. No monies yet heard of to be
collected, but in some parts the people neither will nor dare
refuse it.
The Lord Deputy conceives the mentioning of the Earl of
Westmeath is only to colour the collections, and without his
privity, which may best be discovered from himself. If he be
silent he is sincere (sic) ; if he stir in making motions he must be
looked to. So long as the Jesuits and priests are suffered
among the people to sway tlieir consciences, there can be no
loyalty in their hearts, nor assurance of peace in the kingdom.
If the reinforcements were there and settled it would be time
to put in execution the proclamation for banishing priests,
Jesuits, &c., which with a discreet moderation might be without
danger, so as there was a constant and undaunted resolution
held in England, the disposition of the Irish being to do best
under a hard hand, to interpret favour to proceed from fear,
and insult over it, and to be most awful of an absolute power
and a bold constant courage.
Florence McCarty, a man infinitely adored in Mounster, and
a person of consequence, now in England, under good security
and fit to be detained there. The Baron of Kerry and
Lixnawo fit to have his residence in England, and the Lord
Deputy, either by persuasion^or otherwise, will cause his repair
thither.
When the Irish intend any mischief, or fear to have a hard
hand carried over them, they are then most busy in forming
complaints against the Government. The Lord Deputy con-
ceives they will not spare him at this time.
Irishmen coming out of the Low Countries have been per-
mitted to visit Neal Garvie in the Tower. No good council
can be expected from him, and therefore the liberty fit to
be restrained.
Advertisements from foreign parts say : —
That there are 35 of the King of Spain's best ships ready to
put to sea, under colour of convoying the West India fleet, but
that fleet being already arrived in Spain, it is not unlike
those ships are intended for Ireland^ there being in them 3,000
land soldiers, and among them two Irish companies come from
Naples.
That as soon as the Parliament is ended the marriage will
be consummated and the Princess sent into England.
The archbishop is not yet come out of Spain, but report
says he will come shortly and divers of his footmen with him
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in his company. The priests upon these last reports from
Spain begin to take heart again.
Pp. 2. Copy. Endd. : " The original delivered to the Clerk
of the Council, Sir Wm. Beecher."
[May.] 1222. Loed Deputy to Conway.
Tol'23^9Ti' Would be glad to receive some resolution concerning the
propositions he last made about pirates.-' Begs to make one
more proposition, viz. : The kingdom yields good iron for
ordnance. Wishes the King to grant a license unto 11 gentle-
men of his nomination to make iron ordnance, to sell to
the King, his friends and allies, under such restrictions as
reasons of State shall advise the King to set upon the pa-
tentee. Besides the benefit to the customs, which will be
increased, the King to receive 500? and Conway to receive
500?. during the term of the grant.
His (Deputy's) own benefit depends upon the success of the
venture. The project will set many idle people at work,
plant and maintain many English families, and will add
many armed men to the musters to answer all alarums.—
No date.
P. 1. Hoi. Sealed. Add. Endd.
vol. 239, 58a.
[May] 1223. The Lords demands touching Londonderry, Cole-
S.P., Ireland, EAINE, and the CASTLE OF CULMORE.
Londonderry. — The eight bulwarks about the city of Lon-
donderry are to be furnished with platforms of oaken timber,
and with 20 pieces of ordnance as specified.
Four gunners to attend and use the artillery, and to have
ready at all times the quantity of corn, powder, and iron shot
and other materials enumerated.
2. The bog that compassed the fourth part of the city
should be made navigable for small boats by cutting a river
through it, which would be a great strength to the place, and
is very needful to be done.
3. The quay now made along the river of earth and faggots
being subject to continual decay by reason of the beating of
the sea, to be firmly made up of stone, for the ornament,
strength and commodity of the city.
4. Three hundred more houses to be added to the 200 now
built, and those more spacious and commodious ; every house
one with another yielding a man furnished with good arms,
ready to go to the defence of the walls and guard of the
city.
5. The city of London to pass to the citizens and their
heirs the 4,000 acres of land, and the houses within the city
which were given to the Londoners, to the use of the citizens
in rateable proportions at easy rents to be held of that cor-
poration in free burgage.
' See Art. 1189, p. 480.
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6. The 700 acres intended for the maintenance of a school
in that city if it be possible to be found out and employed
to the use it was first allotted for, and that the 20 marks
yearly stipend exhibited by the Londoners for the mainten-
ance of a schoolmaster now resident there may be confirmed
to him and his successors for ever. And that there be a fair
and convenient church erected in that city for the assembling
of the bishop, clergy, citizens, and parishioners to hear divine
service.
7. Culmoore. — The three bulwarks in the fort of CuUmoore
must be furnished with nine pieces of ordnance and two
guimers to attend them, the necessary ammunition, and 18
warders always established for the guard of the fort, besides
the two gunners, the said gunners and warders to be well
paid from time to time.
8. Coleraine. — The ramparts and bulwarks at Coleraine'
which are now of earth and subject to decay, must be faced
with stone, and parapets of stone likewise erected and fur-
nished with ordnance, and one gunner for the furnishing of
those bulwarks, and with a reasonable proportion of powder
and bullets. A stone wall to be erected round an unenclosed
piece of ground towards the river there for the sure keeping
of the town.
As many good and convenient houses to be erected in that
town as with those already built will make the whole number
200. To be furnished with British inhabitants with good
arms, so that there may be at all times 200 men in readiness
for the guard and defence of the town.
9. And the houses in that town and the 3,000 acres allotted
to the use of the townsmen to be passed to them and their
heirs for ever by several and rateable proportions at reasonable
and easy rents to be held of the corporation in free burgage.
Pp. 3. Endd. " 1624 [Alay]."
June 2. 1224. Answer of the Common Council of the City of
S.P., Ireland, LoNDON to the foregoing Propositions of the Lords
vol. 239, 59. Qj, rjg-g Privy Council concerning the alleged defects
in their Ulster Plantation.
1. Notwithstanding that they have fully performed their
agreement of building and walling the city of Londonderiy,
will make the bulwarks, sentinel houses, guard houses, and
stairs for His Majesty's service ; and as for ordnance, carriages,
powder, shot, gunners, and other furniture thereto appertain-
ing ; they conceived that they were not tied to any such
matter by any agreement or contract, and desire that His
Majesty will furnish the same.
2. To cut a navigable river through the bog is supposed to
be a work of exceeding great charge and of small use.
3. That they had already been at great charge with the
quay, which they were informed was sufficient, and they had
lately let it to a new tenant, who was bound to keep it in
good repair, and they would see it so kept that it should be
serviceable.
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4. That they had built the number of houses they were en-
joined by the articles, and they would erect more so far as they
might have any encouragement to do so, considering the poverty
of the place and people, the many houses that then stood void,
and the want of means for those families to live which were
already there.
5. Deny that they were bound to pass the 4,000 acres and
houses to the citizens of Londonderry in perpetuity ; but they
had already allotted 1,500 acres thereof for the use of the
mayor and officers of that city, and to every house a reason-
able proportion thereof which houses and land they have let
by lease to the citizens at reasonable rates for a great number
of years ; and they reserved the residue of the said 4,000 acres
to allot to such houses as should be thereafter erected, which
they would in due time dispose of according to His Majesty's
grant.
6. For the 700 acres of land intended for the free school,
they know not in whose possession the same was, but desired
it might be examined and found out, whereby they might be
freed from the 20 marks per annum thej^ had of their own
benevolence allowed, and still allow to that use, which being
a free gift they prayed might be at their own pleasure ; and
for building a new church in that city, they would take it
into consideration when the city had more inhabitants. In
the meantime they had given order for the enlarging of the
chiirch there, which would be sufficient for present use.
7. Culmore. — They conceived that Culmore was sufficiently
furnished with ordnance, ammunition, and warders.
8. Coleraine. — The walls of Coleraine were built by the
advice and direction of Sir Josias Bodley, His Majesty's sur-
veyor of fortifications, and although not faced with stone and
parapets, yet were sufficiently defended by a wet ditch with
stops, and a quick growing on the outside of the wall, and if
there were any defect in it, it should be amended ; but if
further pieces of ordnance, they were suitors to His Majesty, as
before they were for the city of Londonderry ; and for the
part of the town towards the river not enclosed, they would
have it surveyed and considered of.
9. To that article they answered as they had touching those
points in Londonderry, save only that the number of acres
allotted to the mayor and officers of that town was but 500
acres. And where it was required that other new plantations
should be made upon the country proportions, they had already
built more houses than they had tenants for, unless the natives
were suffered to reside thereon or be utterly expelled, as well
from off the church and servitors' lands adjoining thereto as
from theirs. And touching the removing of natives and re-
sidence of freeholders, they had made known His Majesty's
pleasure and their Lordships' charge in those things to the
several companies, and that they (the companies) should see it
speedily performed.
Prayed their Lordships' favourable construction of their
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proceedings in this plantation, which they never desired, but
took in hand in obedience to His Majesty's pleasure, nnd to
their loss and damage, having by many thousands exceeded
the sum at first propounded in the contract, the chief com-
panies of London being by this chargeable work impoverished,
with little hope of retribution in any reasonable proportion,
the people there being poor, and the rents badly paid and their
fishings disturbed and intruded on. They further prayed
their Lordships' assistance for removing the impediments to
the plantation by sundry monopolies and patents of privileges,
viz., for selling wine, aqua vitse, sealing of leather, transporta-
tion of hides, raw yarn, &c., which patents are continued to
the grievance of the inhabitants of that plantation.
P^p. 2. Endd. : " 1624."
June 24. 1225. Certificate from the Irish Commissioners concerning
S.P., Ireland, the LORD ViSCOUNT DiLLON.
Had considered of the petition of Theobald Lord Viscount
i^iHon, preferred by Sir Lucas Dillon, his son, and William
M'Costello, untruly suggesting, as the petitioner alleged, that
he had detained from them 300 quarters of land in Connaught,
their inheritance, and had thereupon procured their Lordships'
directions to the Deputy of Ireland and some of the Council
to examine the complaint, and to end the same by mediation,
or otherwise to certify the state thereof. Acknowledged that
their Lordships' directions proceeded from advice they (the
Irish Commissioners) offered at the time when they had only
heard what M'Costello the son could alledge ; but having
conferred at large with Sir Lucas Dillon, were of opinion that
the Deputy and Council should be directed to proceed no
further therein, but to leave the suit to be decided by course
of law, according to the petitioner's request. — Serjeants' Inn,
Fleet Street, 24 June 1624.
Signed : James Ley, Jo. Denham, Will. Jones, H. Holcroft.
P|:>. 2. Signed. Endd.
Tol. 239, 67.
TOl. 209, 60.
June 7. 1226. Petition of the Planters, Undertakers, and Inhabit-
S.P., Ireland, ANTS in IRELAND of the SCOTTISH NATION.
There being only one clerk of the Council in Ireland, and
he an aged man, whereby suitors are driven to long attend-
ance, especially Scotchmen, whose petitions being written in
the Scotch hand are either not read or understood, which
wastes much money which should be employed on their plan-
tation. The Archbishop of Canterbury, the late Duke of
Lenox and Pdchmond considering this, recommended one
Mr. Patrick Hannby for a clerk of the Council in Ireland, he
well knowing the customs of Scots and English, having been
servant to the late Earl of Dunbar, and since his death to the
said archbishop.
Pray that the King would be pleased to appoint a Scotch-
man clerk of the Council there, especially Mr. Patrick, who
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has already the King's promise for reward of his past
services. In order it might not be objected that it will
reduce the present clerk's patent in diminishing his fees, they
are contented (the King giving their clerk ordinary standing-
fee, which is very small) to allow him such further means out
of their own purses as will be requisite for his maintenance,
so that the present clerk's patent will not be prejudiced.
Signed: Malcathelen, Balfour, N. Hamilton, Montgomery,
W. Alexander, W. Carre, A. Gourdon, Andy Monypeny,
Ulocke, David Fairfull.
Order given at the Court at Greenwich, 7 June, 1624, by
the King to the Archbishop of Canterbury, the Loi'd Steward,
the Earl of Kelly, and Lord Carew to take the case into their
consideration, and to report their opinion thereon to his
Majesty.
Pp. 2. Copy.
June 11. 1227. Petition of John Fitz David Barry to the Privy
S.P., Ireland, COUNCIL.
Complains of being deprived of the office of receiver of the
rents of Lord Barrymore's lands ; prays for an order to be
restored to that office. Their Lordships refer this petition to the
consideration of the Commissioners established for Irish Causes,
to certify their opinions thereof — At Whitehall, the 11 of
June. Will. Beecher.
P. 1.
[June 7.] 1228. Instructions for one employed in Court.
^ f 239^'fio*'' Memorandum to move the King for the Scottish under-
' ' takers to take the advantage of their grants. Preparation
of Dublin Castle, and the Council Chamber. The continu-
ance of 500?. increase upon Concordatum denied. To take
notice of an advertisement touching Leitrim.
P. 1.
vol. 239, 61.
June 17. 1229. Lord Deputy of Ireland to Conway.
^vni ' llf'^fif' There is at this present a strong concurrency of voices that
the state and course of affairs in England are much altered
since the end of the Parliament, but until he shall receive it
assured from him or the Lords of the Council will give no
credit to flying reports. He (Conway) will conceive how
meet it is for them to be acquainted in some measure with
his resolution, to guide their actions.
Encloses an advertisement received from a loyal-hearted
Papist ; leaves him to judge of it.
Understands munition is to come from Chester. Wishes a
competent proportion of men and money were there too ; if
the latter come not in time, most of the fortifications will run
to utter ruin, especially this castle, whereof the principal
tower fell on Mayday last, and much more is like to fall on
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their heads. Has often written concerning this matter,
but can receive neither order nor answer. Bequests him to
confer with my Lord Chichester about them, to whom he had
formerly sent his estimates of the repairs of every place
requiring repairs.
Has written to Sir H. Holcrafte to know H.M.'s pleasure
concerniug his visiting the country this summer, in a
progress to view the forts and ports. Proposes a journey
through Connaught and Munster, to see Galway and Sligo,
two important places of that province. Wishes to know
H.M's and the Lords of the Council's pleasure in it, for he
would be glad to have warrant for all he does. The proposi-
tion of the pirates is not contemptible, but he will attend his
(Conway's) own time. — Dublin Castle, 17 June 1624.
P. 1. Signed. Sealed. Add. Endd. Enclosing,
June 17. 1230. Extract of a Letter to the Lord Deputy from a Loyal-
S.P., Ireland, hearted Papist.
Toi. 239, 61 1, _^ servant of his ruho has been these two years past in the
Low Countries, and served under the command of Tyrone has
now come home, and tells him that the match is broken, to
the great joy of the fugitives, in expectation of their sending
for Ireland by the Spaniard tuith the strong assistance of an
army. It is there given out for cause of the breach that the
King of Spain would not conclude the match, except that our
King did give a general liberty of conscience to all his
subjects, and divers churches, in divers countries of his
dominions, and recall the statutes which were m,ade against
recusants. Also that the King of Spain would have three
forts in England'^ upon the seacoast for assurance, and
restore the fugitives to the lands possessed by their ancestors.
As for the palatinate, that the King of Spain's last answer
to the King of England luas that he would not restore the
palatinate, and that if the King did set for the restoring of it,
that he (the King of Spain) would restore the fugitives to their
possessions. That there were reports of infinite preparations of
men, armour, artillery, and shipping and treasure privately
kept, and they (the Spaniards) make no question to effect their
ends upon England. That the King of Spain has done that
which King of Spain never did to raise men, and that the
Pope has given him a certainty out of the reven/aes of the
Church of Spain, the war against them (England) being
pretended for religion. That in the Low Countries they make
no 'question but that Tyrone, with the rest of the fugitives
assisted with a great army, will be sent for this kingdom, and
that all their shipping and other necessaries are ready to come
upon the sudden, and that they expect a general insurrection
in this unhappy kingdom (Ireland) for their assistance. He
reports that the Irish regi/ment has but 16 companies, and
that thevr strength is about 2,500, and that they were to enter-
tain all the Irish beyond the seas, excepting th ose of Poland.
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He says that all the Spaniards side are glad that the
statutes of recusancy are extended against the King's sub-
jects in all his kingdoms to procure the more discontent.
Also that the King of Poland has made peace with the Turk
for a long time, and that the Emperor is lopon the like
business if it he not done already, and so does the Spaniard
and the Pope ^vith the Turks and the Moors. That the
Spaniards have for confederates the Emperor, the Pope, the
King of Poland, and the Duke of Florence, the Polander to
har the King of Denmark and Siveden from coming to our
assistance.
Says that the King of Spain is jealous of the French King
for relieving of Count Mansfeilt, and especially after his being
in England, and thcct he should admit him to Paris, and
show him sorne countenance, which so gravelled the Spaniard
that the King of Spain told the French King that if he did
further juggle tvith hir)i and the Emperor, that himself would
in the Emperor's name and in his oiun person march to the
market-place of Paris.
This man tells him that they have a private report that the
King of Spain, luith the assistance of tJie rest, luould pretend
for England to speed {this correspondent hopes) as in '88.
His man reports that the King of Spain has 90,000 in his
army in the Lowe Countries. The Earl of Argyle is in great
esteem, there and has a regiment of 15 companies. He
{Falkland's correspondent) has discoursed with many con-
cerning a convenient landing-place for them, and finds that
the Shanon is thought to he the most convenient place. He
warns against trusting those that make a great shoiu of
affection to the King's service, lest they use the King's arms
ctnd men to the harm of his well-affected subjects.
Appeals to the Lord Deputy how a gentleman or a lord
of poor means, if they be assured of treble the means they have
here {in Ireland), whether they will affect the ivays, ivhence
that profit comes or not, besides the freedom, of conscience
which they {this State) afford not. But to conclude {says this
correspondent), while some people are in the King's domin-
ions there ivill he no security ; as for the rest they may be
ivimked at whilst they be honest. Says that Aiei [.?] Connell is
a colonel of horse and is of high esteem. If an army land
on this side Berehaven, it will be (if they may) in the river
of Waterfordi for about that river are many discontented,
at least luithin 40 miles out, on either side ; but without the
first they willingly come not that way, but to the north-east,
if they come at cdl as divers expect them.
All ill businesses are near there practised, ivhich carefully
ought to be watched, for there are their tondergoing brains
and of credit with foreign powers.
Pp. 3. Endd. : Rec. 17 June 1624.
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1624.
June 19. 1231. Commissioners for Ireland to the Privy Council.
^^' ^39^^62' Have considered the'petition of William Bourne, a poor old
soldier whose pension of 12d. per diem for service in the late
wars has been withheld from him for two years. Desire that
his pension may be restored to him to keep him from
starving. — Serjeants' Inn, Fleet Street, 19 June 1624.
Signed: James Ley, Humfrey May, Jo. Denham, Will,
Jones, Nich. Fortescue, Fra. Gofton, He. Holcroft.
P. 1. Signed. Endd.
June 19. 1232. Commissioners for Ireland to the Peivy Council.
^v^r^ss'Ts' Have considered the petition of Nicholas Fitz-Garrett, an
Irish soldier whose pension of \2d. per diem for service in
the late wai's has been stopped for more than two years.
Recommend that it may be restored him. — Serjeants' Inn,
Fleet Street, 19 June 1624.
P. 1. Signed, Endd.: " The Red Sergeant's Certificate
from the Commissioners."
June 19. 1233. Petition of Thomas Fiz Moris Gerald, of Gortne-
S.P., Ireland, toburd, in County Limerick, to the Privy Council.
' ' Against Philip Percival, feodary in the county of Limerick
and deputy registrar in the Court of Wards and Liveries,
complaining of his oppression and extortion with reference of
the same to the Commissioners for Irish Causes. — Whitehall,
19 June 1624.
P. I.
vol. 239, 65.
June 23. 1234. Grievances of the Landholders of the Pale.
S.P., Ireland, Opinions and certificate of the Commissioners for Irish
vaI 9.30. fi-^i. r^ 1 . n p . n tt- iiyr .
Causes on the articles of grievances presented to His Majesty
by the holders of land within the English Pale.
Article 1. — The late plantations adjoining the English Pale,
and the dispossessing thereby of many who, time out of mind,
did quietly enjoy their lands, does very much afiright the
inhabitants of the English Pale, the rather for that some of
His Majesty's counsel at law in that country have said that
they shall also be questioned for their lands, although they
have continued in that place since the Conquest, being the
lineal descent of the first English conquerors.
To avoid which fears and the danger that may follow, it
were good His Majesty's letters were directed to the Lord
Deputy and Council, that none should be questioned for any
land they have quietly held these 60 years past.
And that those who have His Highness' letters for passing
their lands may have the benefit of them, which are now not
permitted to take effect.
Answer 1. — To the first branch of the first article the Com-
missioners desire that the informer may set down the par-
ticular names of such persons as, being of English race and
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holding their lands by ancient title and tenure, have been dis-
possessed by any late plantation, they neither knowing nor
having heard of any such.
To the second branch they suggest that no inquisitions or
proceedings be had upon any ancient title of His Majesty to
dispossess those "who have enjoyed the lands quietly for 60 years
last past, until special direction be given therein from hence.
Lastly, they advise that letters or warrants for lands may
very well proceed, so that such conditions and cautions be
added as are prescribed in the instructions returned by the
Commissioners lately sent into Ireland, and so as the orders
and instructions of the several plantations be observed
therein.
Article 2. — The escheators and feodaries do not limit their
inquiries, but if they find nothing upon the death of one
ancestor they will go higher up to another, and so to another,
though they be dead 50 or 60 years before, and that there is
no record to prove the tenure, which seems hard in a kingdom
which always from the beginning until this happy time was
in garboil and convulsion, and many of the wiitings and
court rolls of manors upon those occasions miscarried, and it
is therefore fit they should be confined to a time and not go
beyond it, unless they have an especial record proving the
tenure.
Article 3. — Complains of the feodaries' fees (an officer not
known to the common law of Ireland).
Article 4. — Also of the sending of pursuivants, which proves
a heavy burden to the subjects, who must pay the pursuivants
by the mile, and the sheriff" being employed in this charge
would ease the subjects of this burthen.
Answer. — To the second, third, and fourth articles, which do
only concern the Court of Wards, the Commissioners' opinion
is that it were convenient that the Lords would enclose the
copies of these three articles in their letters to be directed to
the Master and Council of Wards in Ireland, requiring them
to certify their opinions and proceedings therein.
Article 5. — Complaint of the course in the castle chamber,
where if any one defendant be censured, no one of the rest
(though they be acquitted) shall have any costs, many being
often inserted in a biU, and those of the nearest in friendship
or alliance to the principal defendant, who at the time of the
riot were perhaps 20 miles off" from that place, and therefore
it were fit to meet with this malice by allowing costs to the
acquitted.
Answer. — The Commissioners hold it fit that the course of
the Star Chamber of England be observed there.
Article 6. — The province oE Connaught, after excessive
charge for passing of their lands, cannot now have their sur-
renders enrolled, and for want of the enrolment of the sur-
render they threaten to overthrow the whole ground and thus
defeat the inhabitants of the benefit of H.M.'s gracious intent
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1624.
for settlement of all estates of the province, notwithstanding
the several letters patent got out.
Answer. — The inconvenience is by the default of the parties
themselves in neglecting the enrolment of their own sur-
renders, and therefore it rests wholy with His Majesty to give
warrant for new letters patent, which if he vouchsafe, then
the same should be perused by His Majesty's learned counsel
here, and special care taken that H.M.'s tenures (according to
the indentures of the composition of Connaught, and his
tenures in capite mentioned of record) be reserved.
Signed : 01. Grandison, G. Oarew, Arthure Chichester, James
Ley, Will. Jones.
Pp. 3. Signed. Endd.
S.P., Ireland, 1235. Duplicate copy of the foregoing,
vol. 239, 66. pp 2. Endd.
June 24. 1236. Commissionees foe Irish Causes to the Peivy Council.
S-_l^-.^lrj*land, Duplicatecopy of Art. 1225.
Signed : James Ley, Jo. Denham, Will. Jones, H. Holcroft.
Pp. 2. Endd.
vol. 239, 67.
June 25. 1237. Petition of Loed Docwea.
S.P., Ireland, Substance of Lord Docwra's petition referred to Lords
' ■ Grandison, Carewe, and Chichester for payment of his accounts,
and soliciting a proportion of 5,000 acres in the next planta-
tion, with certificate of their Lordships' opinion.
Pp. 3. Copy.
June 25. 1238. Petition of Loed Docwea referred from the Council
S.P., Ireland, BOARD tO the LORD ViSCOUNT GeANDISON, the LOED
vol. 239 ,68. Carew, the LoRD CHICHESTER. — June 1624.
1. That as it appeared upon his accounts there had been
abated from the captains and officers a third part of their
entertainments due in arrear to the last of March 1623, and
from the pensions one half, desired that some provision might
be made for them.
2. That to avoid complaint of inequality of payments, he
may be enjoined to pay all alike, according to the proportion
of money he shall at any time receive.
3. That all payments concerning military causes may be
contained and set down in the establishment of wars as for-
merly.
4. That all commands and directions concerning his office
might be either immediately to himself or else from the Lord
Deputy.
5. That as he was encouraged by the Lords Commissioners,
who took his account, upon consideration of many losses they
saw he had sustained by his long attendance for money, and
continual disappointments of it, and for many other reasons,
to seek out some suit to move unto His Majesty to bestow
upon him, in which they promised their best assistance, he
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prayed he might be recommended for a proportion of 5,000
acres of land in the next plantation in Ireland, which, when
he might have means, time, and opportunity for, he was fully
resolved to build, settle, and make his habitation upon ; but if
it should so fall out there were no more plantations to be made,
then that he might have something to show under their Lord-
ships' hands that such a thing was intended to him, and fail-
ing it, he may be thought on to be recompensed some other
way as opportunity may serve.
A Certificate of their Loedships' Opinions, the 25th
June 1624.
1. The arrears must be paid according to the establishment
of the same date, out of the revenue, debts, or casualties of
that kingdom. Saw no likelihood of any other provision.
2. They left this to the discretion of the treasurer, no man
there complaining against him.
3. Thought this very reasonable, and left it to their Lord-
ships' consideration in the next establishment to be made for
Ireland.
4. The treasurer should make the payments and none else,
according to the nature of his ofEce.
5. Of this they judged him (Docwra) to be very worthy, if
their Lordships should approve it.
Signed : Lo. Grandison, Lo. Carew, Lo. Chichester.
Fp. 3. Go'py. Endd. : " 16th June 1624."
June 26. 1239. Certificate of the Irish Commissioners concerning
S.P., Ireland, JoHN FiTZ DAVID BaERY.
The Commissioners having been desired to report upon the
petition of John Fitz David Barry, of Rathbarry, co. Cork, gen-
tleman, which showed that the late Lord Barry Viscount
Buttivant, by a deed dated 18th September 1614, had granted
to petitioner the receivership of the lands mentioned in the
petition, with the perquisites thereof, to him and his heirs
male for ever, which he enjoyed in Lord Barry's time and
since until Easter last, when he was expelled by the Earl o
Cork (being guardian of the wardship of the now Lord Barry)
without any just cause. They (the Commissioners) thereupon
advise that the said chief justices and the Master of the Rolls
might examiae the complaint and compound the difference by
mediation if possible, or else put the same into some fit course
where it might receive a speedy and fair trial by law, with
least expense to the petitioner. — Serjeants' Inn, Fleete Streete,
26th June 1624.
Signed: James Ley, Jo. Denham, Will. Jones, Nic. For-
tescue.
Pp. 2. Endd.
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510 IRELAND— JAMES I.
1624
June 26. 1240. Certificate of the Irish Commissioners concerning
S.P., Ireland, GeRALD THOMAS FiTZ MORRIS GeRALD.
' ' Had considered the petition preferred of Thomas Fitz Morris
Gerald, of Gortonetobord^ co. Limerick, esquire, wherein he
made great complaint against Philip Percival, deputy regis-
trar in the Court of Wards, and feodary in the county of
Limerick, for unjust dealings in those places, and that con-
trary to law and equity he exacted from the petitioner's mother
in his absence 200Z. sterling for a supposed alienation, the
circumstances whereof appeared in the petition. Advise that
the petition should be transmitted to the Lord Deputy, requir-
ing him to take order that the Lord Chancellor, the two lords
justices, and the Master of the Wards should hear the com-
plaint, and calling all the parties before them, give such end
thereto as they should think fit. — Serjeants' Inn, Fleete Street,
26th June 1624.
Signed : James Ley, Jo. Denham, Will. Jones, Nic. Fortescue.
P. 1. Undd. : " 26th June 1624."
[June.] 1241. Petition of Henry Lord Docwra to the Privy
S.P., Ireland, COUNCIL.
' ' ■ Desires a testification of the recommendation of the Lords
referees on his former petition that he should have a propor-
tion of 5,000 acres allotted to him in the next plantation.
P. 1. Copy.
June 26, 1242. Commissioners for Irish Causes to the Privy
S.P., Ii-eland, COUNCIL.
Recommend that Thomas Fitz Morris Gerald's petition
against Percival may be transmitted to the Lord Deputy, to
be fully examined by the judges there. — Serjeants' Inn,
June 26, 1624.
Signed : James Ley, Jo. Denham, Will. Jones, Nich. For-
tescue.
P. 1. Endd.
■sol. 239, 70.
vol. 239, 71.
[June.] 1243. Propositions touching Ireland on the Report of the
S.P., Ireland, INVASION of IRELAND by the SPANIARDS.
That the Spaniard will speedily invade Ii'eland is not
unlikely, and that his invasion will be made principally by
the Irish lying in his dominions is as likely. Then it is most
probable they will make their descent where their title and
their kinsmen and ancient followers shall induce them, and
where there is already built places of strength for establishing
their footing, so as the north is the place most to be feared,
where the countries of Tyrone and Tyrconnell bordering upon
Londondeny is most affected by their chiefs, which places,
1 Sic.
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with the rest of the escheated counties and • the county of
Antrim, should be well pro%nded with armed and trained
soldiers to resist them.
That a competent number of arms should therefore be
forthwith sent over at the charge of the inhabitants of those
countries, and all the able and unsuspected persons should be
enrolled, mustered, and trained.
That a captain of prime quality should be constituted
superintendent of all those counties, who should have under
him a competent number of officers able to discipline and train
the enrolled soldiers, and to lead them in all times of occasion,
and the Lord Deputy and Marshal to command all such com-
panies of the listed forces as are now in pay and resident in
the said counties to join with him and the mustered forces of
the country, to answer all occasions which shall happen.
That to ease the King of charge every 1,000 aci'es of land
in those counties should pay annually 20s. to the superin-
tendent, to maintain him and his officers.
That a magazine of victuals should be yearly and seasonably
laid in into convenient places at the charge of the country for
the sustenance of the trained soldier upon occasion, which, if
there be no occasion, may be seasonably sold, and new pro-
vided in their room without any great loss unto the country.
P. 1. Endd.
July 6. 1244. Council of War foe Ireland to the Privy Council-
^■j^'^Jg^'f-"*^' Have considered the best means for the securing of Ireland,
and out of their observations of times past, the present state
of the country, the knowledge of the nature and condition of
the people, and foresight of what may arise from foreign in-
vasion or home sedition, suggest : —
That the titulary Popish priests, prelates, and Jesuits who
are in great numbers, and daily resorting thither from beyond
seas, picking the purses of His Majesty's subjects by indul-
gences, absolutions, and pardons from Rome, enforcing them to
pay their tithes and church duties to them, as well as they
do to the ministers established by His Majesty, seducing
and aliening the hearts of his subjects, be proceeded withal
according to the laws of that kingdom, and that the procla-
mation published the 21st Jan. 1623 for banishing them out
of that kingdom be forthwith revived, proclaimed, and put in
strict execution.
That a supply of 230 horse, to make the numbers now there
400, and 2,250 foot, to make the number 3,600, be levied and
transported with convenient expedition.
That two of the King's ships of the burden of the Adven-
ture or the Phoenix, and one pinnace, may be appointed to
attend upon the coast of Ireland.
That seconds be prepared upon the seacoasts of England
and Wales (bordering upon Ireland) to be ready for transport
upon any sudden occasion.
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That the castle of Dublin, the forts of Duncannon upon
the river of Waterford, the fort of Galway, Castleparke, the
castle of Lymericke, the fort of Hallboling, the wall of the
town of Carickfergus, and the castle there, be speedily repaired
and fortified.
That new citadels and forts be erected, one at Waterford,
another at Corke, and one on the west side of the town of
Galway, and a small sconce at the Four-mile Water, not far
distant from the castle of the Moyrie.
That the forts of LyflTer, Phillipstown, and Maryborough be
repaired, and the fort of Banagher made tenable.
That ten lasts of powder with lead and match proportion-
able, be sent over by sea, and put into the castle of Limerick
as the safest and aptest place for the issuing of it to Galway,
Cork, and other places in the west of Ireland. And that the
Lord Deputy be careful to have the said places better guarded
than ordinarily.
That 130 tons of elm timber and plank be likewise then
sent over for the new making and repairing of field carriages
for the ordnance in that kingdom, the one-half to be sent to
Dublin, the other to Limerick.
That such castles, forts, and garrisons where companies or
wards are lodged be provided with four months' victuals, ever
beforehand, according as has been customary, and in some of
them is still continued.
That (according to former propositions debated by the King
in 1614 and left to farther consideration) 20,000L at least be
left in deposit within the castle of Dublin, not to be issued
but upon some sudden attempts, either foreign or intestine,
which (without apparent hazard) cannot attend until supplies
come from London.
That the inland forts lately passed away by His Majesty to
private persons, erected some before and some in the time of
the late rebellion of Tyrone (not without great expense of
blood and money) be repaired and strengthened by the'present
possessions as well with castles (to the building of which
some of them are enjoined) as with ramparts, walls, and pali-
sades, and the like course to be taken for divers other castles
and forts, formerly passed away upon old grants, erected in
those times with like expense of blood and money. And that
the Lord Deputy be directed to send men for the securing
of those places (thotigh in private hands) as occasion shall
require.
That lords lieutenants and deputy lieutenants be ordained
for every county after the manner of England.
That all the King's tenants and freeholders, as well British
as natives, well affected upon the several plantations within
that kingdom, be enjoined to have such horse and foot in
readiness, as they are bound ; and in case they be found
defective upon mustering, to suffer fine or imprisonment.
The Lord Deputy to have power to raise new companies of
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horse and foot within that realm (as hath been accustomed in
former times) if required.
That the Lord Deputy may restrain the persons (as ever-
more it hath been the custom of that realm) of such men of
power and quality as he shall suspect, or to take pledges of
them as he shall think meet.
That all dissolute and suspected persons popishly affected
may be disarmed according to former proclamations.
That upon occasion of wars the Lord Deputy entertain some
of the most active and powerful men, their sons and kindred,
before they entertain themselves on the contrary part, for sure '
it is they will be on the one side or the other.
That as well captains and servitors in His Majesty's pay in
that kingdom as undertakers be commanded speedily to repair
thither.
Some understanding and discreet persons whom the Lord
Deputy can trust to be employed to procure him intelligence
from abroad, especially from Spain and the Archduke's
countries.
And whereas many of the natives of that kingdom popishly
affected have been bred in the parts beyond the seas, some in
seminaries and others in wars, and do usually return to that
kingdom ; that all such be called before some justices of the
peace or other principal officers of that realm, to put in bonds
with sureties of good ability for their loyalties and appearance
upon summons before the Lord Deputy or any other principal
officer of the province or county where they are or shall be
resident.
The army of Ireland as it is at this present consists of 6
companies of horse, of 25 in each company, besides officers, 150,
which, together with 20 assigned to the Marshal, makes 170, and
27 companies of foot, of 50 apiece, 1,350 ; total horse and foot,
1,520.
It is propounded that this army may be reinforced by new
levies of 2,250 foot, which with 1,360 would make 3,600 foot,
and 230 horse, which with the 170 would make 400 ; total of
horse and foot, 4,000.
The foot to be armed after the proportion of SO pikes, 10
muskets, and 60 calivers to every 100.
That the said foot companies be delivered and received into
the ports here, as into the ports of Ireland, by roll indentured
in such form as hath been accustomed^ appearing in the books
and records of the council table.
That these new companies, both horse and foot, be paid until
they come to be mustered in Ireland according to the ancient
custom, and after they are mustered there to receive such pay
per diem and in such manner as by His Majesty's establishment
shall be ordered and allowed.
That both the old list and the new levies may stand upon
one foot both for number and pay.
That as it is almost impossible for the new levies to victual
and clothe themselves at the present rate of pay, well knowing
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what hard shifts the old soldiers there have made to live and
sustain nature, recommend that their entertainments be made
English as heretofore has been accustomed, whereby they may
be strictly tied to keep themselves well clothed, horsed, and
armed, and to perform their duties in garrison and in the field
when they are required.
Counties where these levies may be made : —
To be conducted to the port of Chester and from thence to
land at Dublin. (Neighbouring counties named and numbers
assigned for each.)
To be conducted to Milford, from thence to land at Waterford.
(Counties named and numbers given.)
To be conducted to Bristol, from thence to land at
Waterford. (Counties named and numbers given.)
To be conducted to Barnstaple and to land at Waterford.
(Counties and numbers given.)
To be conducted to Workington and to land at Knockfergus.
(Counties and numbers given.)
Five conductors for transporting them to the several ports
in Ireland.
The places of landing, Knockfergus, Dublin, and Waterford,
if wind and weather hinder not, or else to the next convenient
port in Ireland.
Then follows " A collection of the charge of the levying of
the new companies of foot and horse."
" A collection of the charge . of the several repairs and
fortifications at Dublin, Duncannon, Gallway, Castlepark,
Limerick, Carickfergus, Halbolyn, Waterforde, Cork, Moyrie,
Lifier, Phillipstowne, Maryborough, Banagher ; total 30,087?. 1 2s.
—Whitehall, 6 July 1624.
Signed : 01. Grandison, G. Carew, Arthur Chichester, Eobert
Mansell, Jh. Ogle, Tho. Button.
Pp. 13.
July 6. 1245. Duplicate copy of the foregoing document.
S.P., Ireland, Pp.13. Endd.
vol. 239, 73.
July 6.
Sir Thomas
Phillips's Memoir,
Ordnance Survey
Office, Phenix
Park, Dublin,
pp. 63, 64.
1246. Petition of Sir Thomas Phillips to the King.
Has for the space of four years been employed by the Lords
Deputies of Ireland in the superintendence of the county of
Londonderry, where about 15 years since four of the City of
London's agents were sent with him to take a view of the
county for their satisfaction, and they taking a liking to the
profits thereto belonging at their return undertook the planta-
tion and contracted with His Majesty for the same. Ever
since which time his (Sir Thomas Phillips's) careful eye has
watched to see the undertaking be performed, and to that end
has made many painful journeys over hither into England to
inform him (His Majesty) of their defects and to work them
to perform their contract, but finding about 10 months since
that he had laboured in vain, and seeing the manifest turn
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likely to happen by their wilful omissions, he acquainted the
now Lord Deputy with the same, who presently employed him
hither to the late Lord Treasurer for redress, but he could
never in all that time gain a hearing, till of late, it being
referred to the Lords Grandison, Carew, and Chichester, commis-
missioners for those affairs, they have entered into an examina-
tion of such defects and abuses as the petitioner can charge
the landowners with in this their plantation, by which they
have brought the county into an almost desperate case.
They allege they have spent great sums of money in the
plantation, but petitioner in answer can prove that they
received a valuable consideration from Your Majesty for the
same, and have misspent their charge, so that their towns and
fortresses are rather baits to ill-affected persons than places of
security, besides the few British now planted there be at the
mercy of the Irish, being daily murthered, robbed, and spoiled
by them, to the terror of others who would otherwise be willing
to come and plant there. That His Majesty by his grant to
the Londoners has already lost betwen 50,000?. and 60,000?., as
petitioner will make manifest.
At the Court at Windsor, 6th of July 1624. The King
directs that Mr. Chancellor of the Exchequer shall join with
the other referees named in the petition, and that they shall
hear at large all the particulars to be produced by the petitioner
and see this the London Plantation and the defects thereof,
and such propositions for H.M.'s profit and the security of that
part of the kingdom, and in regard of his long attendance that
they shall meet together with all possible speed and certify
their opinion.
Signed: " H. Holcroft."
Pp. 2. Oopy.
July 6. 1247. Abstract of the propositions of the Council of "War.
S.P., Ireland,
vol. 239, 74.
[July.] 1248. Discourse upon the necessary Preparations for Iee-
S.P., Ireland, LAND.
' ' The troops designed for Ireland, being 2,250 foot and 230
horse, should be hasted over, and there should be five ships to
attend that coast, at least until the AHhaUowtide storm be
gone. All the country (as many as may be trusted and as
their abilities will permit) should be armed and disciplined as
they are appointed to be in England, for which purpose,
besides the governors of provinces, there would be appointed
deputy lieutenants and captains with their officers and muster
masters to see the musters duly executed. Especial care must
be taken for the raising, ordering, and keeping in readiness
such horse as the country can be charged with, for in all
events there is no such useful advantage as horses, both for
driving a country, suppressing inward tumults, or cutting off
such dangerous assemblies as peradventure would join with an
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enemy, making rounds and roads to discover . the shores, and
giving impediment to the marching of an enemy landed, or
succour that would join with him.
To the weakening of suspected enemies they should be dis-
armed, and the best called over to live in England, and pledges
taken from some of their parents and children.
Suggest that for the arming of those trained soldiers the
arms should be taken indiiferently from all Eoman Catholics,
with promise of restitution.
The horse of Ireland, as many as can be, to be armed with
dragons or harquebuziers, being fit for horse or foot as there
shall be occasion. The foot to be armed with muskets and
pikes.
In case of a landing of forces from Spain, as they would not
be able to make any progress of themselves for want of car-
riages, horses, victuals, and numbers, and considering that
where the circuit is so great and the harbours so many it is
impossible to hinder their landing, are of opinion that the best
will be to draw if it be but 4,000 men together, and that those
fortify the nearest to the enemy they may, to keep them from
marching freely into the country in small parties to recover
victuals, make intelligences, give courage to the rebels, and
stop the access of the natives to them. For until they can
so join with the natives that they may be masters of the
field, they dare not march into the country and leave their
landing-place. Thus by quartering between them and their
port you starve them, and it is not likely that they can bring
so many men as dare attempt the intrenchments if they be
made according to the art of a soldier, and the Irish being
disarmed can little harm the King's forces or help the enemy,
and a little time will bring succors from England, for which
the companies should be appointed, with their officers, and
armed and trained in readiness and order, for intelligence,
transport, and all things necessary iipon all authentical allarms.
Pp. 3. Endd.
July 27. 1249. Sir William Power's motives for a Company.
vof 23r'8rA' ^^ *^® standing army of 5,000 to be settled in Ireland,
700 being wanting, to supply which seven companies were to
be raised in England.
Sir William Power having for 40 years followed the wars,
and from gentleman of a company came by degrees to be lieu-
tenant-colonel, desired one of the said companies, or as the
seven captains were nominated, that he might have His Ma-
jesty's letters for the next company that fell void in that
kingdom.
Referees given by Sir William Power : —
Earls. — The Earls of Tottnes, Ormond, Clanrickard, Tho-
mond, Danby, and Westmeath.
Viscounts. — Lord Viscount Grandison, Lord Powerscourt,
Lord Willmott.
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Knights. — Sir Humphrey May, Sir Arthur Savage, Sir John
Jephson, Sir Francis Ansloe.
Motives to induce His Majesty for Sir William's employ-
ment : —
That he was lineally descended of the most ancient and
chief house of all the Powers in Ireland, and that that house
was never attainted or suspected for disloyalty to the Crown,
but always faithful servitors, as many records show.
That his abode was in an ancient castle in the heart of
Munster, of great importance for His Majesty's service inland,
built by King John, and environed with the greatest fastness
of that province.
Pp. 2. Endd. : " 27 July 1624."
[July.] 1250. A List of the Captains, &c.
yoI"239!'75a! Horsemen.— Lord Grandison, Lord Chichester, Earl of Tho-
mond. Lord Moore, Lord Wilmott, Sir John Kinsmell.
Footmen. — Lord Falkland, Lord Grandison, Lord Chichester,
Earl of Thomond, Earl of Clanricard, Lord Cromwell, Lord
Wilmott, Lord Powerscourt, Lord Docwra, Lord Caulfeild, Lord
Valentia, Lord Esmond, Sir Arthur Savage, Sir Barnaby
Bryan, Sir Richard Morrison, Sir Foulke Conway, Lord Blanie,
Sir Thomas Roper, Sir Arthur Blundell, Capt. Tichburne, Sir
Thomas Rotheram, Sir William Winsor, Sir Francis Cook,
Sir WiUiam Stewarte, Sir Arthur Bassett, Sir John Vaughan,
Sir Roger Hoape.
If the army in Ireland be made 4,000, as it is intended,
there must be raised 230 horse and 2,250 foot. If they be
disposed into a new company of 50 foot to a color, then
there will be 45 captains with their officers, all new men.
If to make the companies now in pay there hundreds, there
will remain 900 to be disposed by new captains.
If the horse be disposed to make the troops now there
fifties, there will remain but 50 for the Lord Deputy, who has
no horse but by defalcation out of the companies in pay there,
and 30 for the three Provost Marshals of Munster, Connaught,
and Ulster.
If into 25, there will be seven new captains besides a troop
for the Lord Deputy.
{In another hand.] I desire the Lord Moore and Sir John
Kingsmell might not have their troops reinforced, but that I
may have a troop of horse equal to theirs, and the rest to go
according to the course of reinforcement, being prime officers
in the kingdom.
Pp. 2. Endd. : " For the Prince his Highness."
July 15. 1251. The King to Falkland.
^f{'2sf^'lf' Copy of letter to the Lord Deputy for the clearing of the
Earl of Westmeath.
Understanding from him (Falkland) that there was no just
grounds for the accusations which had been preferred against
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the Earl of Westmeath,. and the Earl repairing hither to his
presence, in the confidence of his innocence, he (the -King) has
given him that gracious countenance here which assures him
he is well satisfied with his carriage and behaviour in that
kingdom. And for his better reparation in this foul asper-
sion laid upon him, he requires Falkland to take care that
such as have falsely accused him may be proceeded against
sincerely and receive public and condign punishment, for this
slander raised against a principal nobleman, according to the
quality of such an ofience, and he and the State are to give
him countenance and good respect in all just courses there.
Westminster, 28 June 1624.
P. 3. Gopy.
July. 1252. Petition of James Lord Balfoub, Baron of Clenaby,
S-P., Ireland, gni Feancis Annesly, Knight and Baronet, and
vol. 239, 76. gjjj^ Archebald Acheson, Knight, authorised iii the
behalf of the Undertakers of Ulster in Ireland, to
the King's Majesty.
Shows, that the plantation of Ulster being the renowned
work of his wisdom, proceeded with admiration to all judicious
and prudent men who knew the desolation and danger of that
country when the undertakers first entered thereunto so long as
the same was countenanced with his favor, during which time
there were more strong castles, bawns, and civil buildings
erected, and greater number of British inhabitants planted in
that depopulated and barbarous country than had been for-
merly in all precedent ages, as has appeared by several sur-
veys thereof, but of late years the undertakers and their
tenants have been so distracted and discouraged by the threat-
enings voiced, that H.M. would take the advantage of the
forfeiture of their estates pretended to be incurred by some
strict provisoes contained in their letters patent, that many of
them through fear sold away their proportions at base rates
and left the kingdom. Most of them neglected to proceed in
their buildings and planting as they intended, and divers of
their British tenants left the lands. And such is still the
continued rumour of his intentions to take advantage of the
said pretended forfeitures, as all British persons are disani-
mated to become tenants to the undertakers, by which means
that most famous begun plantation, which promised strength
and security of those parts to all posterities hath, doth, and
will more and more languish and decay unless he will be
pleased to take this great affair into his consideration and
crown his own royal work by removing the obstructions and
impediments which have and do interrupt the prosperous
progression thereof
The undertakers have heretofore, to their extraordinary
charge and expense, employed several agents to become
suitors to him for renewing of their grants, and after de-
liberate consideration of all material circumstances debated by
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the referees appointed by him, and before the Lords of the
Privy Council, he was pleased in Feb. 1620 to direct the
Attorney-General to prepare warrant for the re-granting of
the lands to the several undertakers by new letters patents,
with omission of the clauses of forfeiture, and with admission
of some other liberal clauses and immunities for an increase
of double rent from the said undertakers, and accordingly the
warrant was prepared, and that important business advanced
alraost to a period, but has since been perverted and dis-
tracted to his (the King's) great loss and the high prejudice
of his service, and the intolerable detr-iment and impeachment
of the undertakers and their tenants, and the plantation in
general hath in a woeful manner relapsed, by the departure of
many hundreds of British families from off the undertakers'
lands, and they who are yet with them are ready to leave
them, fearing the event of the menaces published concerning the
Irish inhabitants upon undertakers' lands, whereby they (the
Irish) conceive hope that they shall have the lands again and
assume the boldness to live upon the undertakers' lands even
against their wills, to the discouragement of the said under-
takers, who have with exceeding great care and pains, ex-
cessive charges, and no small dangers, applied their uttermost
endeavours heretofore to civilize a barbarous and unruly
country and people, and howsoever some may be found faulty
for some defects, yet for all together it may be justly said to
be the greatest and most glorious work for the time that has
been known in man's memory, and perhaps of history's (all
difficulties considered), and yet much more had been done if
the threatening of forfeiture had not made the British diffi-
dent and disheartened to settle upon those lands, and the
Irish less obedient to further them in their works, and inas-
much as the alteration threatened would shake the founda-
tions of this work, which will require a competent time to be
perfected, as all things of that nature have ever done.
They pray that as he first regulated the proceedings of this
great work of plantation, which so mightily prospered whilst
he took care of it, and since again fallen into defection, now
again that he will take it into his consideration, and give
warrant for the settling the uncertain estates and amazed
minds of the undertakers and multitude of British who have
exhausted their means in building and planting those lands,
and in drawing others to settle under them, and then in short
time they hope to bring the plantation to such perfection
that to all future ages it shall remain a perpetual monument
of his provident wisdom, power, and bounty.
At the court of Theobalds, 14 July 1624.
His Majesty has ordered that the Lords of his Privy Council
shall take this petition into their consideration, together with
the present estate of that plantation and all needful circum-
stances touching the same, and in regard the settling of the
said plantation, is a matter of great importance, it is his
pleasure that they should assemble about it and give it all
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favorable expedition, that upon their advice he may speedily
resolve upon some course to despatch the same.
Fix 3.
S.P., Ireland, 1253. PETITION of the Mayoe, Sheeiff, and Commonalty of
vol. 239, 76. ^]^g COEPORATION of CaERICKFEBGUS, in IeELAND, to
the King.
Shews that by letters patent the sheriff of the town should
account yearly before the mayor, and he to send the same to
the Exchequer, and to pay the officers there 26s. ^d. for
posting the said accounts.
The officers trouble them notwithstanding, and go about
to deprive them of their privilege and to compel the sheriff
to account personally in the Exchequer.
They desire a letter for enjoying all such privileges as His
Majesty bestowed upon them, and also that he would give
order for finishing the town wall, which remains unfinished.
—Court of Theobalds, 15 July 1624.
His Majesty refers this petition to the Lords Grandison,
Carew, and Chichester and the Chancellor of the Exchequer.
Pp. 12. Copy.
July 17. 1254. Loed Deputy Falkland to Seceetaey Conway.
^•-^•' Eq''^77' Desiring that he may have the nomination of officers in
vol. 2d9, 77. ^^^ ^^^ levies.— Dublin Castle, 17 July 1624.
P. 1. Signed. Sealed. Endd.
July 17. 1255. Petition of Peter Benson to the King.
^ f ' ^^^77*^' Prays for payment of his charges for building the walls and
' ' gates of Londonderry, long since completed. With reference
of the same to the Commissioners for Irish Causes.
Signed : Hen. Holcroft.
P. 1. Endd.
July 19. 1256. Loed Deputy Falkland to the Duke of Bucking-
S.P., Ireland, HAM.
' " In favor of the bearer, James Acheson, coming over to
attend His Majesty for the confirmation of his allowance, and
for direction to proceed in the erecting of a mint in Ireland. —
Dublin Castle, 19 July 1624.
P. 1. Signed. Sealed. Add. Endd.
[July.] 1257. Petition of James Acheson to the King;
^'^{'llt^it' Recites his labour and expense these eight years past in
attending the business for the erecting of a mint in Ireland,
and desiring that the same work may be performed, and
states that 4,000Z. of bullion may be brought into the mint
every year.
P. 1. Copy. Endd.
July 24. 1258. Sir Feancis Blundell to Conway.
^'^i' ^39^8o' ' Complains that the Lord Docwra seeks to get away some
'" ' ' perquisites of his place. Shows the good services he has done
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in reforming the Exchequer and augmenting the revenue, and
prays that the Duke of Buckingham may be interested in his
favor. — Athlone, 24 July 1624.
Pp. 3. Signed. Endd.
July 24. 1259. Petition of John Power, of Cloen More in Co. Cork,
S.P., Ireland, to the KiNG.
' ' Desires that he and his father Sir William Power may be
reinstated in the possession of their lands of Ballishonicken
and Rathphillip in co. Limerick, until they be ousted by course
of common law.
Reference of the same to the Commissioners for Irish
Causes. — Ashby, 24 July 1624.
Signed : E. Conway.
P. 1. Endd. : " John Power, Irishman."
July 28. 1260. Sir C. Edmondes to .
^^'a^'q^s'i'^' According to His Majesty's pleasure and direction at Oat-
' ' lands the 5 th of this present, under his hand, concerning
Florence M'Carthie, has taken bonds of the Earl of Thomond,
Earl of Clanrickard, Lord of Delvin, and Sir Patrick Barne-
wall in 5001. apiece, and of Sir Randulph M'Donell, Sir Donell
M'Brian, Dermot M'Donogh M'Carthy, David Condon in 250^
apiece, and of Florence M'Carthy in 2,0OOJ.
The condition is, — that whereas Florence M'Carthy of Des-
monde is released out of the Tower and confined to the city
of London, he shall not depai't out of England without His
Majesty's license, nor travel above one day's journey from
London without permission under the hands of six of His
Majesty's Privy Council.— 28 July 1624.
Signed: Edmondes.
P. 1. Copy. Endd.
[July.] 1261. Earl of Ormonde and Ossory to Conway.
S.P., Ireland, rp]^g "EsltI of Desmoud is not only contented with his (Or-
^°' ' ' monde's) estate, but also to take away his honor by setting-
up an impostor called Piers Lenan to be the lawful Earl of
Ormond. He (the Earl) petitioned His Majesty about a month
past, that the Lord of Desmond in June 1623, endeavouring
to set up the said impostor to be the lawful Earl of Ormond,
obtained His Majesty's direction to the Lord Chief Justice of
England to examine certain gentlemen of Lincoln's Inn, and
that the Lord of Desmond should be examined, who upon their
examination discovered Lenan to be the son of a poor man,
one Rorie Lenan, of tRe county Galway in Ireland, as by their
depositions in the custody of the said Lord Chief Justice
appear.
That notwithstanding this the Earl of Desmond has lately
procured a commission from His Majesty to the Lord Deputy
of Ireland and others, of whom the Lord Esmond is one, he
being not only his (Desmond's) tenant, but also his agent, who
has the managing of his affairs in that kingdom, to hear such
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process as Lord of Desmond should produce for the proving
the said Lenan to be the son of Mrs. Mary Molloy alias
Butler, contrary to the public declaration upon oath of the
said Mrs. Mary, disclaiming him to be her son, as appears by
a copy of the same annexed to his (the Earl's) said petition.
That as the Lord of Desmond is encouraged to pursue this
business, hoping to carry it, as he has other things of great
moment against him in this time of his restraint and want
of means to maintain his right, all his estate being in Lord
of Desmond's hands, and himself living upon the charity of
others.
His request to Conway is that he will move His Majesty to
know if it be his pleasure that this business shall proceed
against him in his absence, that the Lord Esmond may be
secluded from that employment, he being the only commis-
sioner sitting that speaks Irish, and most of the deponents
deposing in Irish, which may be otherwise entered than spoken
unknown to the other commissioners, and that His Majesty
wiU likewise direct the Lord Chief Justice to give him a copy
of the depositions taken before him, and that he (the Earl)
may have a commission to some persons of worth and quality
in Ireland to examiae such witnesses as shall be produced on
his behalf touching the birth and condition of the said Lenan,
and also to be pleased now at five years end to procure him
means of livelihood out of his own estate, a favor that law
affords to prisoners capitally accused, and lastly, that for a
final end of the business His Majesty would vouchsafe him a
gracious hearing, which good time he will most humbly expect
during the remain of his years.
P. 1. Add. Endd. Enclosing,
S.P., Ireland, 1262. Some few Reasons amongst many for proving Piers Lenan
vol. 239, 82a. ^q ^g ^^^ Imposter, and not the Son of Piers Backagh
Butler, begotten upon his luife, Mrs. Mary Butler alias
Molloy.
That the said Mary, being examined upon oath before the
Lord Deputy of Ireland and others, denies him to be her son,
and this notwithstanding the Lord of Desmond sent her a
message that if she would acknowledge him to be her son she
should be worth a 1,000^. a year by him, together with other
great favors promised to her and her now husband.
That it is not probable that the late Earl of Ormond should
understand before he married his only child to Theobald
Viscount Tulleophelvm, if Piers, elder brother to Theobald, had
had a son by the late Mary, the marriage betwixt the lady his
daughter and Theobald being solemnised about nine years
after the execution of Piers, within which time it is to he
presum,ed the said Earl of Ormond should hear of the said
Mary's having a son if any such had been.
That the said late Earl of Ormond having placed divers
espials of his followers in Piers' company, he being then in
rebellion, by whose means he might as well understand if
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Mary had a son by Piers as of the time he took his joiorney
This Ranelagh i.s from Ranelagh to the north, ivhereupon he tuas laid for by the
three of the said Earl's ®*'^'^ Sari's company, defeated, and himself brought to the
principal manors. law.
That the said Mary should be brought to bed of a boy in
Ranelagh as is pretended, she being left there by her husband
under the protection of Phelim and Redmond M'Feagh, and
they not hearing of it, is not likely.
That Sir Edmond Butler, brother to the said Earl, and
father to Piers and Theobald, tvould confer his estate upon
Theobald, being his younger son, the remainder to the now
Earl and others, in case the said Piers had had a son, is against
all likelihood of reason.
That the said Mary would conceal frcmi the said Sir Edmond,
her father-in-law (who lived many years after Piers), if she
had ct son by Piers is not to be presumed.
That the impostor married one Tierny, a poor mean woman
in Oalway in Ireland, and lived in state of a waterman in
the same country, \vhere he pretends to be so honorably born,
and in 20 years came not to challenge his pretended mother,
she also living there.
Besides, it is %vell known, as he hopes to directly prove, whose
true son the said Lenan is, namely, of one Bonogh Lenan,
some time of the county of Galway, and that by witnesses
%vithout all exception.
P. 1. Endd. : " Concerning my Lord of Ormond."
Aug. 17. 1263. Pirates.
^•^•' -^''''1^1"^' Extract of the instructions for Sir Thomas Button, captain
' ' of the Antilope, repairing over to the Irish coast for suppres-
sion of pirates and sea rovers.
Pp. 2. Copy. Endd.
Aug. 17. 1264. Defence of the Sea Coasts of Ireland.
^ f asq^'ss'^b Extract from instructions for Capt. Clir. Harris, captain of
' ' the Phcenix, for special service on the coast of Ireland.
Pp. 2. Copy. Endd.
Aug. 22. 1265. Defence of the Irish Coast.
^•■^•'if^'?"'^' Extract from instructions for Capt. Thomas Porter, captain
' ' of the Convertive, for special service on the coast of Ireland.
Pp. 2. Copy. Endd.
Aug. 31. 1266. Earl of OrMond to Conway.
^ f aqq^'sa^' Kepeats his charges against the Earl of Desmond, and his
' ' prayer for a new Commission to take evidence, from which
Esmonde may be excluded.
Has by his letters of the 7th of this month to the Lord
Keeper, from which he will not digress, signified his readiness
to execute the deed tendered unto him by my Lord of Desmond,
since during his more than five years' suffering in want and
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misery, he could not obtain His Majesty's personal hearing of
his reasons for not executing the same, wherewith he makes
no doubt the Lord Keeper has acquainted His Majesty.
Prays him also move His Majesty to give a speedy end to
. his troubles. — From the Fleete, the last of August 1624.
P. 1. Signed. Add. Endd. Sealed.
Sept. 7. 1267. The King to the Lord Deputy of Ireland.
^■^'o'l'^f'^.^o^' Recommends the Lord Digby, now goine: over to Ireland
vol. 239, 83. . , , . a J > o a
on private business.
P. 1. Copy. Endd.: "Sept. 7, 1624. His Majesty's
letter to the Lord Deputy of Ireland, concerning the Lord
Digbie , Sir James Blunt, Capt. Buttolti, Capt. Price,
Capt. Thinn, Sir Faithful Fortescue, Capt. Webb, Sir Arthur
Tirringham, Lord Clanricard's son."
Sept. 9. 1268. Secretary of State to the Privy Council.
^ T asg^'ss'^' Communicates the King's pleasure for carrying into effect
' ' the proposition of the Council of War regarding Ireland.
P. 1. Copy.
Sept. 9. 1269. Directions to be put in execution by the Lords of
s.p.,jKiaiid, THE Council concerning Ireland.
These are no more than the suggestions of the Council of
War adopted and put into 19 heads or articles.
vol. 239, 84.
Sept. 13. 1270. Sir James Let to Sir Edw. Conway.
vor"239''84A ^^^ received his letter of the 27th of July, with His
' ■ Majesty's reference to the Commissioners for Irish Causes,
which came to hand on the 13th September. Was in the
country, above 80 miles from London. Desired an adjourn-
ment, and that letters might be written to the Lord Chan-
cellor that the petitioner should be permitted to have copies
as well of the bill and answer as of the other proceedings in
Chancery concerning that cause. — Westbury in Wilts, 13th
Sept. 1624.
Pp. 1. Signed. Sealed. Add. Endd.
Sept. 24. 1271. Earl of Cork to Lord Deputy Falkland.
^^ 'ssf ^87*' Received his letter on the 20th by Sir Lawrence Parsons
' ■ with a copy of Secretary Conway's in favour of Sir William
Power. If the Secretary had heard his (the Earl's) proofs of
his (Power's) evasions,' made no doubt but that his opinion
would not have differed from the censure of the. Council. It
was evident that Sir William had appealed from the justice
of the Deputy and Council, and abused his (Falkland's)
favour by getting his enlargement out of the castle upon
bonds to appear at the assizes or return to his former
restraint, when he intended to perform neither; but in-
tended to get freed of both by letters from His Majesty, as he
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(Lord Cork) made known to his lordship at Bandonbridge.
He (the Earl of Cork) reminded him that, in obedience to his
Lordship's pleasure, he was ready and offered to accept of such
a qualified submission as himself (Sir William) procured and
conveyed to him (the Earl of Cork) by his (Falkland's)
letters. But after he had failed in making that acknowledg-
ment in court ordered by his Lordship and Council, he (the
Earl) acquainted the Lord Chief Justice with the letters, who,
sending privately for Sir William, made known his (the Earl's)
willingness to free him from further trouble by accepting the
qualified acknowledgment contained in those letters. But he
slighted his (the Earl's) acceptance and laughed at the motion.
And as he saw that he was disobedient to the censure of the
Table, he thought that his Lordship and the State were so
engaged in his contempt of their judgments, and his scorn so
multiplied upon him (the Earl) that it was time to hold him
strictly to the censure of the Table, as a means to teach him
obedience. As for his (Sir William Power's) supposed loss of
blood and limbs in the service of the Crown, that was as
much mistalcen as himself, for he (the Earl of Cork) would
make it evident that his loss of limbs was in an action of
, small merit. For the point of the possession of those three
small parcels of land so justly ordered, to the Earl, upon the
submission under his own (Sir William's) and his son's hand
and seal, he (the Earl) intended to hold them till recovered bj"-
course of law, having often oflfered him to descend to any
speedy and legal trial. Lastly, as his Lordship had promised
to write to Mr. Secretary the whole proceedings for his satis-
faction, and that Sir Lawrence told him (the Earl) he moved
his Lordship to accept a copy of their submissions, and of
the Lord President's and Commissioners' order betwixt Sir
William and the Earl, made bold to enclose copies of them,
and of the judge's certificate of Sir William's indecent car-
riage towards him publicly, &c. — Youghall, 24th Sept. 1624.
Pp. 2. Signed. Add, Endd.
Sept. 28. 1272. Sir John Power to W. Wyeld.
S.P. ireiaDd, Lamented that being unfortunately in contest with great,
^° ' ' ^' eminent; and wealthy men, peers and judges, of the many
honourable friends upon whom he and his father might have
presumed, none were then living but the Earl of Essex, whose
recommendation of his business to Sir Edward's protection
had emboldened him to seek relief by his honour here in
relying on his goodness for upholding him.
It rested with Sir Edward [Conway] to put things in such
forwardness that he might have a hearing towards the end of
the term, by moving His Majesty for a letter in that behalf.
Would have duly waited at Hampton Court had not mere
want disabled him ; his best comfort out of Ireland being
this, that his little patrimony for the most part lay waste,
forsaken by the dwellers and tenants for fear of his gi'eat
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neighbour, and the few remaining daily imprisoned and im-
poverished, so that of 200?. per annum and little means
allowed him by his father, had not then 601. yearly left.
Sent his petition and reference enclosed, which, compared
with the Lord Chief Justice's letter, would the better inform
him of the state of his cause, desiring him to appoint when
and where he might wait on Sir Edward's best leisure. — " My
lodging, the Golden Griffen in Holborne, near Graes In
Gate. 28th September 1624."
Pp. 2. Hoi. Sealed. Add. Endd.
Sept. 30. 1273. Lord Deputy Falkland to the Privy Council.
vol" 2i%m'. Returned to Dublin on Monday last, the 27th inst. Found
that the building up of the tower had proceeded very slowly
in his absence for want of money. It was a work of such
great importance that he importuned their Lordships for
means to finish it ; and if they assigned 1,000Z. to that end,
and put it in his hands, would undertake that it should be
finished for that sum, though the surveyor's certificates' ex-
ceed that amount by 300?. He had already informed their
Lordships of the ruins of other parts of the castle, which in-
creased daily, so that it was unsafe for him to continue in it,
except present order were taken for money to repair and
strengthen it.
When the late Commissioners were here a general com-
plaint was made by the county of the exorbitancy of the
fees exacted by the officers and clerks of the courts of justice,
which was in a way of being remedied by the last Parliament
there if it had not broken up so suddenly. They still com-
plained of the weight of that burthen, and had with a general
voice desired him to make suit that their Lordships would be
pleased to call to Sir Wm. Jones for the books, who with the
rest of the Commissioners made it perfect, and if they approved
of it, to transmit it to Ireland with their directions to enrol
and publish it. Had theretofore informed their Lordships how
prejudicial the general restraint for passing grants in that
kingdom had been to His Majesty's service, and especially in
matters of plantation. Hoped that they would ere then have
dissolved that inhibition. — Dublin Castle, 30th Sept, 1624.
Pp. 2. Hoi. Sealed. Add. Endd.
Sept. 22. 1274. The, King to the Loud Deputy and others.
S-P-, Ireland, -poT Walter Leckey, Esq., to have 20 acres of the 100 allotted
^° ■ ' ' for the new corporation in Longford, and also 200 acres of land
which by escheat, &c. shall be found for the King, or of the
next plantation. — Westminster, 22 Sept. 1624.
Pp. 2. Signed by the King. Endd. Add.
Sept. 22. 1275. The King to the Lord Deputy.
S.P., Ireland, ^g the burden of the revenue service is laid on Sir Francis
vol. 239, 86. Blundell, Bart., vice-treasurer, to see it duly collected, the
Deputy is required to encourage him as an industrious man
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and in order he may give better account of that service, the
King is pleased to appoint him to sit with the Chancellor and
judges from time to time at the nomination of all the sheriffs,
and to give his opinion amongst them, and to sign the schedules
of all such names as shall hereafter be presented to the Lord
Deputy, out of which the Deputy is to prick the sheriff, so that
those who have the charge of the King's revenue may better
understand the quality and condition of such men as are to be
employed in the collecting thereof, &c. — Westminster, 22 Sept.
1624.
Pp. 2. Copy.
1276. The King to the Lord Deputy.
For the Lord Cromwell to have his patent passed, notwith-
standing the late general restraint. — Hampton Cotirt, the 28th
September 1624.
This agrees with the entry in the Signet Book.
Examined per Galls.
P. 1. Copy. Endd. : " A copy of the Lord Cromwell's
letter bearing date 28 September 1624."
Sept. 24. 1277. Plantation of Londonderry: Order of the King's
Sept. 28.
S.P., Ireland,
vol. 239, 87e.
Sir T. Phillips's
Memoir, Ord-
nance Survey
Office, Phoenix
Park, Dublin,
p. 71.
Privy Council.
His Majesty having in presence of the Lords declared that
he approved of the following articles, certified by the Lords
Grandison, Carew, and Chichester, and Mr. Chancellor of the
Exchequer, to whom he had referred Sir Thomas Phillips's pro-
positions for the regulation 'of the plantation of the City of
London in Ulster as fit and necessary to be put in execution
by the Governor and Committees of that plantation, and
pursuant to the recommendation of one of the said articles
advising that a fit person should be appointed by him to
have the overseeing thereof, with a proper pension from the
Governor and Committees, His Majesty nominated Sir Thomas
Phillips with an allowance of 200Z. a year, it is this day
ordered that the Governor and Committees of the City of
London be accordingly required in H.M.'s name to see the
said articles executed, if nothing to the contrary can be
justly alleged, and that Sir Thomas Phillips be authorised
in the said employment mentioned in that article.
1. They are to erect a fit church for the inhabitants.
2. They are to provide platforms for their guns and car-
riage sheds, and all other necessaries for their ordnance, which
is to consist of 20 pieces, viz. : 6 culverins, 6 demi-culverins,
8 sakers, with 2 gunners, the defence of the city being
committed by H.M. to them.
3. To erect guard-houses and centinel-houses, and stairs to
the bulwarks.
4. To make a strong quay of lime and stone.
5. Houses not fit for a tenant and his family to convert to
shops, with working houses for artificers, are not to be
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accounted for part of the 200 houses such as were intended
by the articles drawn between the Lords (of the Council)
and the city to be built ; and must be enlarged.
And where two, three, or four of these houses are now let
to one man, they are forthwith to erect others instead to
make up the 200, and to furnish them with new tenants, and to
send men to inhabit there. And if they answer they cannot
get artificers and tradesmen to go thither, then His Majesty
is to be urged to issue warrants to press and transport
them.
6. These 200 houses being peopled, they must be enjoined
to build 300 more, to wit, 50 per year, till completed.
7. The houses to have fit curtilages and gardens, and to be
set at easy rates, that is to say, at 5 per cent, of what the
buildings cost the city.
8. The lands to be let to tenants able to till them and
stock them for the supply of the markets. Tradesmen and
artificers not to have land, as it will draw them off from
trade, which has been the ruin of many towns in Ireland.
9. The land shall be passed, some in freehold, some for
lives, and none for years certain, thereby debarring them from
transferring them to others and departing from their holdings
and from the kingdom. It were well that the rents were
made certain by the acre, according to the goodness thereof.
10. The Surveyor (General) of Ireland to be written to
concerning the 700 acres for the free school and the 20
marks per annum for the schoolmaster, to be conferred in
perpetuity.
11. The fort of Culmore to be properly armed and gar-
risoned.
12. The 12 companies having built 12 good and strong
houses, with walls and bawns for defence, on their respective
divisions of the county (as is informed), they are to be dealt
with for peopling them, and furnishing them with men and
arms and munitions ; a competent number to be continually
resident as well by day as by night. Suggestion that two
other castles should be built at the common charge, the one
at the foot of the mountain of Slew Gallon, where Tyrone
made his last retreat for his safety ; the other under the
mountain between Dungiven and Derry.
13. That every of the 12 companies do make two free-
, holders to every proportion of one ballybo at the least, and so
leaseholders for lives: the lands to freeholders at OcZ. per
acre, to the lessees at Is. per acre. If the companies have
passed away their lands, not leaving enough for such free-
holders and leaseholders, they are to get it back from their
tenants at proportionable abatements of rent. The remainder
of their lands they may set for lives to the natives, who are
conformable with them (the English) in religion, and will
take the oaths of allegiance and supremacy, learn the English
language, wear their fashion of apparel; and resort to their
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churches ; and for this favour they are to double their rents,
as other undertakers who have broken their conditions of
plantation are to do.
14. It would be well if His Majesty would allow the
erecting of two or three ironworks in the county, with
liberty to use the small timber trees in Glaneonkejoie and
Killetragh, fit only for cloven ware, now forbidden to be
transported under the word merchandise, the county afford-
ing ore and watercourses : if able men were to undertake
them it would be a means to people and civilize those waste
countries, without which or the buildings of town reeds he (Sir
Thomas Phillips) sees not how those parts will be reformed.
15. If neither His Majesty nor the city will build a bridge
over the Ban at Coleraine, perhaps it might be undertaken
by some others if fit tolls be established in perpetuity.
16. Ports (gates) for Coleraine should be built of lime
and stone, large enough for guards to occupy and defend
them. A citadel should be erected on the highest part of
the town.
17. The City of London to build there 200 houses in four
years, and to bring thither tradesmen and artificers as pre-
scribed for Derry.
18. The inhabitants of the county of Londonderry to be
enjoined to clear the lands bordering on the Ban on that side
of all trees and bushes within 200 yards of that river- within
three years ; and the lords and freeholders of the lands on the
Antrim side of that river to do the like.
19. They should suffer no passage over that river in boats,
or upon hurdles or rathes [rushes ?], in any case ; but those
who have to pass over must resort to known and allowed
ferries, whereof four or five should be established.
20. The Governor and Committees of Plantation to make
deeds of fee simple to the natives of the portions allotted to
them.
21. Londonderry to be victualled for four months for 400
men, Coleraine for 200, and Culmore for 20.
22. The City of London to build a bridge over the river
Roe, which rises so suddenly that if it were for the safety of
a kingdom neither horse nor foot can pass from Derry to
Coleraine ; and 300?. would build a bridge of stone, which
would not only save many a man's life, but be of importance
to His Majesty's service.
23. The plantation of the county of Londonderry by the
city of London, which His Majesty intended for a safety to
the other escheated counties, having been so mismanaged,
through the incompetency of their agents, or through parsi-
mony, it were well that a gentleman were appointed who
knows how to govern in war and peace, to whom the city
should pay 2001. or 300?. a year. The horse and foot which
the city is bound to have in readiness should be enrolled,
mustered, exercised, and trained twice a year, or till perfect
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for service on foot or horseback, which may be done by
him who shall be recommended to them for looking to their
affairs as aforesaid.
P. 4. Copy.
Endd. : " Report and return of Lord Viscount Grandison,
Lord Carew, Lord Chichester, and Mr. Chancellor to H.M.'s
order of reference of 6th of July [last] concerning Sir Thomas
Phillips : propositions about the plantation of the City of
London in Londonderry, set down after treating thereupon
with him and the Governor and Committees of that planta-
tion, in the following articles ; and pray that His Majesty
will by order a message quicken them to the performance to-
wards which they have found them well inclined, but they
plead inability."
Sept. 29. 1278. Duplicate copy of the above.
S.P., Ireland, Pp. 3. Endd. : " Sir Thomas Phillips' petition."
vol. 239, 8<.
Sept. 30. 1279. Lord Deputy to the Privy Council.
S.P., Ireland, Thought he had fully composed the long and scandalous
^" ■ ' ■ difference between the Lord of Kerry and his son referred to
him by their Lordships, as they departed from him good
friends, but they returned unto him last term, with their com-
plaints. The father offers to relinquish all to his son iorpOOl.
per annum, and some other conditions, which the son has
accepted, but when the father saw that his son was able to
satisfy the conditions, he refused to conclude ; whereupon he
resolved to pursue their Lordships' directions, and make them
observe them. He accordingly commanded Sir John Brereton,
His Majesty's serjeant-at-law, Sir Richard Boulton, attorney
of the Court of Wards, and Peter Delahoyde to draw up a form
in pursuance of their Lordships' orders, that he might compel
both father and son to fulfil them ; and having at the father's
request delivered him their draft to consider of, and expecting
his answer, he was informed he had left the town.
Understands he is gone to England, but whether to address
himself again to their Lordships or to complain of him he
knows not. Prays them to consider whether they think fit
that the King's deputy is to sit down with so great an affront
put upon him, and if they consider he (Lord Kerry) deserves
to be punished for it, that they will inflict it upon him there
or remand him to Ireland.
Is informed that since their Lordships' order he (Lord
Kerry) has disposed of some of the lands contained in the
deed, which were appointed for his son, and that he conceives
to be the reason of his unwillingness to abide his trial, because
it is impossible for him to fulfil the directions. — Dublin Castle,
30 Sept. 1624.
Pp. 2. Signed. Sealed. Add. Endd.
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Sept. .1 1280. Captain Tobin to Sir Edward Conway.
vol'23^9 ^"2 ' After spending so much time in the Crown's service in the
late wars in Ireland, being employed as one of the corporals of
the field, and after, serjeant-major of Lord Dunsany's regiment,
and captain of foot, as is well known to the Lord Carew and
Lord Chichester, has got no reward, but since His Majesty's
coming to the Crown he has done many good services, as His
Majesty knows through the Lord Carew and Lord Calvert.'
Has got no means to maintain himself, and if it were not for
the Lord Deputy, he would not be able to teU Conway this.
Seeks nothing out of His Majesty's purse, but desires to have
his suit for some project which will do the King much good, &c.
granted. — London, — September 1624.
Pp. 2. Hoi. Add. Endd.
Sept. 1281. Petition of Capt. James Tobin to His Majesty.
vol '239^ 92a' Prays a grant of concealed lands. Such lands as are found
in Kilkenny'are desired by Capt. James Tobin.
P. 1. Copy. Endd. : " Concealed lands in Ireland."
Sept. 1282. The Petition of Capt. James Tobin to the King.
vol '239^ 92b' ^^^ ^ grant of concealed lands to the amount of 501. per
annum.
P. 1.
Oct. 1. 1283. LoED Deputy of Ireland to Sir William Hull.
vol '23'9 93 ""-^ sorry to hear of his indisposition. Urges him to hasten
the ship away for Limerick for the reasons mentioned in his
letters sent from Carrig. Has referred Crosse's complaints to
Sir Lawrence Parsons. Wonders much at his new complaints ;
Sir Lawrence referred him for satisfaction to Holland, where
the sureties are bound to make good the wrongs done by
men-of-war, who go out with commission, as this captain did,
which is a course practised in England.
Has sent him an absolute protection for Capt. Campaine,
but if the State's ship should come into the harbour it lies
not in his (the Deputy's) power to protect him (Campaine)
from them, for he can only protect him from those over whom
he has authority, but he may allow him the best part of
the harbour for his defence, and if they should land Hull can
bring what force he has to his succour. If he finds him
willing to accept a pardon then he is to treat with him about
it, joining Sir Lawrence Parsons with his (Hull's).
If he stay in these parts he (Deputy) has already written
to the Lord Admiral about it, and expects his resolution
therein.
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As for the discovery and meeting with the Fleming, who
is to come to him (Campaine) from Waterford, he must refer
it to Hull's discretion. Touching the hides, if he (Hull) has
not put them already on hoard the flyboat, he is content that
he sell them there to such as give good security for payment
thereof, either here or in England. — Dublin Castle, 1 October
1624.
Oct. 22. 1284. Lord Deputy to the Loed Chancellor.
vo? 239^' 94'^' "^^^ received his letter of excuse to sign the fiant for
tanning in Carlo-w. From what seeds these scruples grow he
well knows, else would he have been as ready to have sealed
tha,t fiant upon his warrant as he did one of the same form
granted by Lord Grandison, and delivered into the Chancery
24 October, 18 James I. The authority that now requires it
of him is as much over him as it was then, and he is as much
under the command of the sword in his hands, as when it
was in his Lordship's, with whom he would not, and is sure
he ought not to have disputed. His warrant is his Lord-
ship's discharge, and if there be any error in that he (Falkland)
must answer it to his own master, who is his only controller.
Declares that he will take no more excuses but flat denials
for answer, and therefore requires him by the absolute autho-
rity which is in him, that either he seal both that fiunt for
Eenoulds and his followers concerning tanning in Carlogh, and
that to Sir Samuel Smith for the aqua vitce license, or answer
him directly that he will not. If he means to elevate the Chan-
cellor above that which he is or ought to be, he (Falkland)
may then do that after a too long suffering patience that shuns
precipitation which shall best become the Deputy which he is.
So rests his Lordship's friend, if he give him not cause to the
contrary, Falkland. — Dublin Castle, 22 October 1624.
P. 1. Hoi. Add. : " To the right honorable the Lord
Viscount Loftus of Elie, Lord Chancellor of Ireland, and one
of the Lords of His Majesty's Privy Council in this kingdom ;
these at Monasteryeven."
[Oct.] 1285. Lord Chancellor to the Lord Deputy.
^'^{'Jof^n^' Eeceived his letter of the 22nd of this instant something
' ' ' ' late this night, the perusal whereof moved some admiration
in him when he considered what alteration and difference there
is in the style of this from his former letter, — the first running
in a pleasing and fair current, this in a much more rugged
stream. The first he perceives did naturally spring from the
fountain of his own noble disposition, the other from the sug-
gestion of some malevolent informer, but howsoever it is his
duty, being in a subordinate place, to take both in equal part,
the one nor other working any inequality or alteration in his
former affection or intention. He has several times acquainted
him with the reasons that move him to stay the fiant for
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tanning at the seal, the same as now it is drawn being not
warranted by the law, nor by the statute, nor by the King's
letters, whereunto it has relation. Prayed him both by word
and writing that the judges might take view thereof, and
should consider likewise both the statute, letters, and reasons
that moved the stay. If in their resolutions it were legal there
should be no further delay, but if otherwise he presumes his
Lordship will not require the sealing thereof, but will rather
rest in their resolutions. His letter presses him with a prece-
dent of the former, done in his own time in the government
of the Lord Grandison. He (Loftus) remembers none such
that ever passed in his time, and assumes that if any did
some difference will appear in that particular from this case,
and sure he is that Lord Grandison nor any predecessor of
his did at any time send forth such commands to any Chan-
cellor as he has been pleased to show against him. He (Lord
Grandison) was sparing and wary of commanding doubtful or
unlawful things, but if he had his labour had been lost
therein.
Urges not these particulars either for evasion nor for excuse,
nor out of any contentious spirit, nor yet to give an affront to
his Lordship's power and place, things that are far from him.
This step is made merely in dispatch of his duty, howsoever
his Lordship is pleased to take his intention otherwise. His
Lordship is further pleased in the same letter to require him
by the absolute authority which is in him to seal these two
jiantH for tanning and aqvM, vitce, or absolutely to deny it,
intimating that if there be any error his (Falkland's) warrant
is his discharge, and that he (Falkland) must answer to the
King.
Great as is the Deputy's power, yet never did he perceive
it to be so great as that it might require obedience without
limitation. Further, if the sole command of the seal be in
his Lordship's power, vain and needless is the place of a
Chancellor, and profane and impious were his oath taken at
his entrance, if his conscience should be subject to the will
and command of any other person. Insists that he doubts
of the lawfulness of these orders from his Lordship, and desires
satisfaction from the judges as to his duty. If he shall not be
pleased to yield he must crave pardon, though neither _/ia7ii
be yet sealed, the law, as he conceives, opposing the one and
equity forbidding the other, as he has often related to his
Lordship.
Signed : AJ-
Pp. 2. Endd.
Oct. 23. 1286. Falkland to Conway.
^'^''llf^^^' Hastens to forward the enclosed, which came to his hands
' ' last night, not that he is affected by the discoveries they make,
' Adam Loftus, Cauc.
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but for that he would suffer no advertisements of this nature
to sleep in his hands. For first the letter out of Spain, which
is the ground of all, is of a late date, and the time set down
for the army pretended to be designed for this kingdom is
suggested to be the very depth of winter, before which time
most of their men will be wearied or worn out in the siege of
Breda, or otherwise be interrupted by the activity of those
forces employed under the command of Count Maunsfeyld.
But leaving all to his better intelligence, will only entreat him
to have a care to retain my Lord of Kerry and Florence
M'Art (Maccarthy), mentioned in my Lord of Cork's letters,
under such assurance as he shall think meet. Against the
former his (Falkland's) complaint will be a good colour to put
him up in durance at first. For the other Irishmen the Earl
seems to suspect his Lordship shall be authorised to proceed
with them for their apprehension as upon further examination
he shall find cause, for to his discretion \ he (Falkland) must
refer the discovery of the truth of this a ivertisement.
Upon an occasion of his miscarriage he has at this time in
restraint in this castle Morris Koach, the eldest son of Lord
Koach, a popular man among the Papists of Munster, and one
of whom some doubts were conceived of his aptness to be
misled into any tumultuous action.
One danger seems much to threaten them, which his provi-
dence might easily prevent by good order given to the ports
through which great companies of Irish soldiers are returned
into this kingdom, to whom we can say little considering they
return through England without exceptions, and commit no
offence here, from whence they went -by the King's leave. —
Dublin Castle, 22 Oct. 1624.
Pp. 2. Signed. Add. Endd. Enclosing,
Oct. 8. 1287. Sir Thomas Roper to the Lord Deputy of Ireland.
S.P., Ireland, j^ggf letters should miscarry, sends him the hearer, who can
^° ' ' '■ acquaint hion with whole state of a business of great import
to him,, having {as he avows) travelled hither purposely about
it, without any other occasion ; and as for the friar, that
wicked instrument who is employed in these m,ischievous in-
tentions, the bearer informed them that he is now at Beerhaven,
and hound for Spain. They have laid plans for the appre-
hension of him, and all his letters. The gentleman now sent
can relate their project, and will bring along with him the
man who has discovered the whole plot, with such letters as have
been written to him out of Spain ; and because he tells them
that the discoverer can and will name some of the greater sort
of the Irish in ^ this province that have, by the friar's media-
tion, promised to partake with them upon their arrival out of
Spain, and that it were fit to have those leading Irish speedily
apprehended ; they have thought best that this bearer should
take the Earl of Cork in his way, and impart the whole busi-
ness vmto him, as the gentleman is a tenant of the Earl's, and
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thinks the discovery will relate most to his Lordship. Thus
his {Lord CorJc's) advice will come to them together with theirs.
Such note in writing as this gent, brought them of the dis-
covery already made is sent to Falkland here enclosed, but he
(the bearer) keeps the original thereof, himself being not willing
, to have the writer thereof known. — Bantry, 8 Oct. 1624.
Signed : Tho. Roper, Law. Parsons, Will. Hull.
Pp. 2. Signed. Sealed. Add. Endd. : " Rec. 22 Oct.
1624."
Oct. 17. 1288. Earl of Cork to the Lord Deputy.
vol 239^^96 II Even now, as he alighted at his return from holding the
provincial sitting at Clonmell, Peregrewe Banister and Har-
bert Nicholas brought hirni the enclosed letters from Sir Thomas
Roper, and the Friar Florence M'Donnell Carthie's letter to
himself and the Spanish letters enclosed. This Florence the
Friar, is guardian of the Abbey of Tymolagg, and superior of
ctll the Franciscans in Munster, and suggests to mctke his dis-
covery to him to prevent the ruin of his country and kindred,
and Banaster, ivho is a follower and tenant of his {Lord
Cork), and also a nephew unto Sir William Stanley, ^uhom
this friar kneiu ivhen he was in his uncle's house in the Lo%v
Countries, and when Mr. Banaster was page to Marquis
Spinola, is the instrument chosen by the friar between him
and Lord Cork, the rather that Banaster's wife has tivo
sisters, who are now nuns in Flanders, known also to the
friar, who has discovered to him {upon oath of secrecy)
that Friar Strong arrived at Waterford in the beginning
of May last, being employed from beyond seas to prepare
the chieftain's hands, and consents to join %vith the Pope and
King of Spain's army that are to be shipped in the Low
Countries, and to arrive in Ireland about December next.
Strong, attired in the habit of a merchant, put himself into
his (Falkland's) train all his Progress (having forrtierly
travelled Leinster and Ulster). He was at Bandonbridge and
Tallagh to see his (Lord Cork's) English tenants, tuhen they
shoived themselves before him (Falkland) in arms, and all the
tuay observed the strength of the cities and towns, and returned
to Waterford in his (Falkland's) troo'p ; and because he (Lord
Cork) was holding the p/rovincial sitting ctt Clonmell when
Strong took his journey toiuards Beerhavento get a passage over
with his letters, which he might do before he (Lord Cork) coidd
know it so as to stay him, Mr. Banaster empiloyed Harbert
Nicholas to Sir Laurence Parsons, whom they kne%u he (Lord
Cork) trusted, and was then in those ivestern parte and
revealed it to him, who called Sir Tho. Roper and Sir W.
Hull to his counsel, and they three have laid a plot for Strong's
apprehension. He is so described to them as he can hardly
escape their hands. He is the onore hopeful of the issue because
Sir Laurence wrote to him that he would be at home that
night, and is not yet come. Friar Carthy seems the fearfullest
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mun in the world to he discovered, and Banaster is engaged to
him by oath that he {Lord Cork) shall return hi/m his own letters
to him, and the Friar Cornelius O'Driscoll's letters to him, in
Spanish, which he beseeches Falkland to return surely sealed up
in his by this his (Lord Cork's) footman. Is secretly advertised
that Florence M'Garthy is to steal out of England disguised,
and to he ready in the western parts of Munster to raise a
powerful combination ; and the friar secretly told Mr. Ba-
naster to he revealed to him (Lord Cork), that the Lord of
Kerry, with his brother-in-law, O'Suillevant More, and one
Owen Eloghie M'Swiney {who ha.s been long in Spain, and
speaks and ivrites the language), are of the conspiracy.
Under colour to he at a sessions of the peace to he holden at
Bandonbridge next Thursday, will so plot his business as he
will have a private conference unsuspected with the Friar
Carthy, and learn what Friar Strong revealed to him when
they took leave of one another as secrets.
For this Friar Carthy {ccs he is advertised from himself)
has received command lately to repair into Flanders, with
assurance to be confessor to the titulary Count of Beerhaven
and preacher to the expected army that is to arrive here, and
that with a large pension ; and in November he is required
to be there, and therefore he {the Earl of Cork) holds it not safe
to omit any opportunity, though he has ever observed Spanish
despatches of this nature are slow and full of uncertainness.
Harhert Nicholas kneiv nothing but what %vas imparted to
him by Mr. Banaster when he employed him to Sir Lawrence,
neither knows anything of these secrets now imparted to him
{the Earl) by Banaster, herein delivered to him {Falkland),
and therefore he has sent him back with Mr. Banaster to bring
the friar to him on Wednesday night secretly in a wood near
Bandonbridge. — From Yoghall, this VJth October 1624.
P.S. — Has stayed his letters till Sir Laurence's return,
hoping he would have brought him some news of Strong's
apprehension, hut he is come home ignorant thereof.
Pp. 3. Signed. Sealed. Add. Endd.: " Rec. 22 Oct-
1624." Enclosing,
vol. 239, 96 III.
Oct. 11. 1289. Florence M'Carthy to the Earl of Cork.
S.P., Ireland, ff^g imparted his mind to the bearer, Mr. Banaster, with
whom he was acquainted by means of his wtfe. Bares not
trust anybody herewith excepting only him, whose discretion
and secrecy he knows. He (Lord Cork) may give credit to
what he relates in his behalf. Had gone himself upon his
{Lord Cork's) word to confer %vith him,, were it not that he
fears he should be any way discovered. Ls ready to do his
Majesty and the State any service lying in him and becoming
his profession, for he prefers the comononwealth with the tran-
quillity of his country before the temerity of any private
malevolent disturbers, who may kindle afire caring not hoiu
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it may he quenched. He {Lord Cork) may signify his pleasure
by the bearer in luriting, and he will attend and 2:>roceed
accordingly. He may peruse the enclosed, and prays that
nobody living understand the least jot of it. — Ardkill
11 October 1624.
P. 1. Copy. Endd. Enclosing,
July 26. 1290. Friar Cornelius Briscoll to Florence M'Hermot Carthy,
S.P., Ireland, guardian of the Abbey of Tymolagg, and superior of
vol. 239, 96 IV. ^^ Franciscans in Munster.
Com,plains of the few letters that have been interchanged.
He cannot return to Ireland on account of Tyrone's expecta-
tion to come %vith a large army. — Madrid, 26 July 1624.
Spanish copy attested by Falkland. P. 1. Endd.
The scome translated in full.
July 26. 1291. Friar Cornelius O'Driscoll to Florence M'Hermot
S.P., Ireland, M'Carthy.
' ^' Wonders much that he has received no letters or news all
this year past, notwithstanding that many of his have gone
into these parts. Has ended his studies more than a year,
and all that detains him there from going into his country
are certain causes that the disinherited gentlemen of Ireland
pretend in this court and in that of Flanders that they may
go with some succors unto those p)arts, for they had rcdher die
with their arms in their proper Coventry than remain ever
dispossessed strangers. Notu they put great hope in that they
solicit. The Counts of Tyrconnell and Beerhaven are here
much respected by the King and his Council of State. The
Count of Tyrone is in like manner with the Infanta in
Flanders, tvith mctny principal gentlemen and p)ensioners of
the nation in his regiment, observing and expecting his time
and voyage. God only knows that luhich shall succeed of all.
They rejoice much that the marriage goes not on, although
the contrary were better for him (Florence M'Hermot) and
for the rest that desire nothing else but to live peaceably in
their country without oppression or persecution. The Mar-
quis Spinola has about 120,000 men, foot and horse, in camp
and, garrison. These go into the field tivo of their armies.
Tlie Lord above cctn dispose cdl to the best, whom he beseeches to
direct all to his honor and glory. — Madrid, 26 July 1624.
Pp. 2. Copy. Add. : " To my brother Fray Florencio
Carty, whom God keep many years. In Ireland."
Oct. 23. 1292. Abstracts of the Lord Deputy's letter of 23 Oct., and of the
S.P., Ireland, inclosures from Sir Thomas Eoper and others, and the Earl of
vol. 239, 98. Co^^^a
Pp. 4. Endd.
1 No. 97 in MS.
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S.P., Ireland, 1293. Oeiginal ABSTRACT, in Seceetaey Conwat's Hand, of
vol. 239, 98a. ^j^g ^j^^^ ^p ^^^j^,g Lj5^^j,g_
The Lord of Cork advertises the Lord Deputy that Florence,
a friar, guardian of the Abbey of Timolagg in Munster, makes
a discovery, as he suggests, to prevent the ruin of his country
and kindred. In this discovery the friar employ eth one
Banaster, a follower and tenant of the Earl of Cork, and a
nephew of Sir Will. Stanley's, has been page to the Marquis
Spinola, has two sisters, nuns, and the friar hath given to
Banaster an oath for secrecy only to relate it to the Earl of
Corke. The discovery is that one Friar Strong landed at
Waterford in May last to procure the chieftain's hands, and
consents to join with the army of the Pope and the King of
Spain, &c.-^
Pp. 2. Endd. In Conway's hand.
vol. 239, 99.
Oct. 23. 1294. Lord Deputy and Council to the Privy Council.
vfi''2M^99' ^^^^^ *^*^ receipt of their letters of the I7th Feb. last
have suspended the execution of the 23rd article of those
touching the government of the Church (received with their
letters of the 12th of December before), And in observance
of the 34th article (which commands that aU the officers of
cities and towns corporate should take the oath of supremacy
according to the statutes) after the receipt of their letters
of the 17th Feb., being doubtful whether they should pro-
ceed with the recusant officers upon the statute, they only
directed that the oath should be tendered to all the officers,
and that if any should refuse the same, that then the city or
town whereof he was officer should proceed to a new election,
and that the party so refusing should be bound to appear
again before them, upon whose appearance they took new
bonds of them to appear again upon 10 days' warning,
upon which bonds they still continue. And now they learn
from the Commissioners for the Government of Munster that
many of the cities and towns there have elected recusant
officers, in confidence that there will be no proceeding upon
the statute against them, which they (the Deputy and Council)
doubt would too much animate them. They therefore pray
directions from His Majesty or from them what course to hold
with those who shall refuse the oath. Their resolution will
be a good thing for the Deputy in pricking the sheriffs. And
having found by experience that some of the officers (who
refused to take the oath of supremacy) have notwithstanding-
yielded to take the oath of allegiance according to the statute
in England, not in force in this kingdom : they desire to know
whether they shall accept their taking the oath of allegiance
only, and so dispense with them for the oath of supremacy
or not.— Dublin Castle, 23rd of October 1624.
' Only a repetition of the Earl of Cork's letter.
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Signed : Falkland, Fa. Dublin, Balfour, Hen. Docwra, Fra.
Blundell, Geo. Shurley, Blenerhayset, Cha. Coote.
P. 1. Add. Endd. : " Rec. November 3."
Oct. 23. 1295. Deputy and Council to the Privy Council.
vor'asg^'ioo' "^^^ ^^^^ *^^ '^^^^y received their Lordships' two letters con-
cerning Sir James Blunt, and two other letters for payment of
the pensions of 12d. per diem, with the arrerages to two
poor old soldiers, William Bourne and Nicholas FitzGarrett.
The first letter for Sir James Blunt required the conferring
upon him during his life of an annuity of 200?. per annum,
bought lately of Sir William Harrington and payable to His
Majesty out of county of Wicklow, and directed besides
present payment of his arrerages until the last of March last.
The second letter repeated the contents of the former, with
this alteration, that Sir James Blunt having obtained His
Majesty's grant of the first company of horse or foot that
should fall in Ireland, he was willing to abate to His Majesty
IDOL per annum during the time he should enjoy this com-
pany, but they found difficulties.
First. They could not pass a grant to Sir James Blount
until Sir William had made a surrender of his 200?. a year to
His Majesty by matter of record.
Secondly. Sir James Blunt should surrender his former
pension of 200?. per annum before the second pension should
be conferred upon him.
Thirdly. Sir Frederick Hamilton, who had His Majesty's
latest letter for the first foot company that should fall, ex-
pected and earnestly pressed to have the Earl of Thomond's
foot band, lately vacant by that nobleman's decease.
Lastly. Sir James Blunt was to be paid his arrears, and
Bourne and FitzGarrett their arrears and pensions, after the
army was paid, and not before, according to the establish-
ment, and new orders for payment sent hither in April twelve-
month by His Majesty's letters, and until His Majesty's letters
should be countermanded, it was not held safe for him to do
anything that might be contrary to it. — Dublin Castle, 23rd
Oct. 1624.
Signed: Falkland, Balfour, Fra. Blundell, Hen. Docwra,
G. Shurley, Blenerhaysett, Chas. Coote.
Pjp. 2. Sealed. Add. Endd. : " Oct. 23rd, 1624."
Oct. 27. 1296. Petition of Sampson Theobald, Gent., to the Privy
S.P., Ireland, COUNCIL.
^'° ' ^ ' ■ That by virtue of His Majesty's Letters Patent, dated 5th
of February, 19 Jas. I., he had a grant of a proportion of lands
in the territory of Fercal in King's County, with covenants
for the erection of a good stone or brick house within three
years. That the petitioner was servant about the person of
the Lord Viscount Grandison when he came to England, and
was enforced to commit the care of the said building to persons
in whom he had confidence, but who deceived him. Since his
return he had had no opportunity of finishing the building,
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and would be unable to finish it, as the term expired in Feb-
ruary next. Desired two years longer to perform his covenant.
Desired also to have license to alienate his proportion or any
part thereof to any whomsoever, either British or Irish.
At Whitehall, 27th October 1624.
Referred to the Commissioners for Irish Affairs for their
consideration and report.
Signed : " J. Dickenson."
P. 1. Endd.
Oct. 28. 1297. Lord Deputy to the Lord Chancellor.
ToT^sg^uu'. Purposes to write no more on this subject, nor would he
have him suppose that he means to persuade him to do the
thing he has refused to do, but to let him know his error and
discern that he (Falkland) understands his own power, for
that better becomes the dignity of his place and office.
His (the Chancellor's) last letter confesses that he has
found the strains of his (Falkland's) own natural inclination
towards him, but the change of it proceeds from a just provo-
cation given by his great contempt and indignity offered him,
whereof he is thoroughly sensible, and takes that qualifica-
tion disdainfully at his hands, which seems to conceive he
would have no apprehension but for the instigation of others.
As for the motion he makes to have the judges' opinion heard,
whether the license for the tanners be according to law or
the King's letter before he affix the seal, he must tell him it
is a specious subterfuge to color a disobedience, but he will not
do himself and cause that wrong to tie a knot on a rush, and
now question that which has been hitherto taken for granted,
as the former practice manifestly proves, even by an act of his
own, whereof his pretended ignorance is but voluntary, for if
he would have called for iha,ifiant he named to him, and have
compared it with that which he (Falkland) signed for him to
seal, he would have found them to have been the same in all
things mutatis 'mutmidis.
Of a worse natui-e and more contemptuous is his refusal to
sign the other patent for aqua vitfe to the Lady Smith and her
son, for which, what he (Falkland) is enabled to do by the fulness
of his power, and might justifiably do for the grossness of the
contempt, he (the Chancellor) well knows, and if he does not
the uttermost for his refusal, he is more beholden to his tem-
perance than he himself is.
If he can, he will contain himself until he has made His
Majesty acquainted with the whole proceeding, for he will not
sit down with this affront without full amends and reparation,
if constrained for righting of his honor to put himself into a
way to become a rock for him (the Chancellor) to dash him-
self upon. If now he says, as in his last he did, " that never '
Deputy did send such cominatory commands unto a Chancellor,"
he must answer " that it is without example that ever Chan-
cellor did presume to assail a Deputy with such indignities,"
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His temper is generally too well-known for him (the Chan-
cellor) to impeach it, and in this their world of Ireland his
patience is noted with too much wonder of long suffering,
which now he will sustain no longer. For he is confident his
wrong is great, and his ground good, for which he will not
fail to seek his right as becomes him. So he leaves him to
consider better of his (the Chancellor's) absolute conclusion,
and rests resolved to be no man's friend that shall affect whyes
and occasions to make him (Falkland) his enemy. — Dublin
Castle, 28 Oct. 1624.
Hoi. Endd. Add. : " At Monasterreven."
Oct. 28. 1298. Council of War to Conway.
vol. 239 102.' Considering how necessary for the securing of Ireland is
the speedy repairing of the forts, they have granted warrants
for monies to that end, and likewise for the raising of 230
horse for the supply of the troops in that kingdom. They
attend the names of the captains of the foot to be sent thither,
and if they will send them a list of the names, they will forth-
with as monies come in go in hand likewise with that supply-
ment.— Whitehall, this 28 Oct. 1624.
Signed : 01. Grandison, G. Carew, Arthur Chichester,
Robert Mansfekl, Tho. Button.
P. 1. Add. : "To Sir Edward Conway, &c."
Oct. 28. 1299. Sir Thomas Dutton to Mr. Secretary Conway.
vol 239^103' -^^^ ^^® King's letters to Ireland to hasten the payment of
his entertainment, and also desiring a lieutenant's place for
the bearer, " his old soldier." — London, this 28 Oct. 1624.
P. ]. Hoi. Sealed. Add. Endd.
Oct. 30. 1300. Deputy and Council to the Privy Council.
vor239^'lo6' Upon the settlement of the plantation in Macoghlan's
country, a fort was ordered to be built at Banaghar for the
better support of that plantation and the security of the
neighbourhood, being upon a passage over the Shannon
between Connaught and Leinster, and the charge and over-
sight of the building was committed to Sir Arthur Blundell, Kt.,
whom they supplied with money for that purpose. But as he
was desirous to make an end of that work before the winter,
he had disbursed of his own money, 178^. 19s. Z\d., and had
finished the same, as was well known to them (the Council
Board). As the money allowed for Concordatums was spent,
desired that Sir Arthur Blundell, who had taken great pains
about the work, might be paid out of the money designed for
the fortifications of this kingdom. — Dublin Castle, 30th Oct.
1624.
Signed : Falkland, Balfoure, Hen. Docwra, Fr. Aungier,
Fra. Blundell, W. Parsons, Blenerhaysett, Roger Jones,
J. Kinge, Ad. Loftus.
P. 1. Add. Endd.
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Nov. 11. 1301. Certificate of the Lord Chief Justice, Sir Humf.
S.P., Ireland, MAY, SiR JOHN DeNHAM, and SiR Wm. JoNES, COn-
voi. 239, 1070. cerning Sir John Fitz Gerald.
Found that the petitioner, according to the papers he pro-
duced, and his grandfather were long since possessed of the
lands in the petition mentioned in the county of Cork, as also
that Jordan Condon's ancestor commenced suit for the said
lands in the provincial court of Munster against the peti-
tioner's grandfather, which suit was dismissed.
Farther, there had been a nonsuit on Condon's part in an
ejectione firmai, so that the possession had long remained in
the petitioner and his ancestors. He also produced a special
hvery of all his ancestors' lands, and alleged that in the office
those lands were found, though at present he could not pro-
duce the same. And if this was true they were of opinion
that Condon ought not to have any protection in the Court of
Wards, nor his suit there to be retained, but left to the
ordinary course of law in some other of His Majesty's courts
of justice. — Serjeants' Inne, Fleet Street, 11th Nov. 1624.
Signed : James Ley, Humfrey May, Jo. Denham, Will.
Jones. Examined per Robert Branthwait.
Pp. 2. Endd. : " 11th Nov 1624."
Nov. 4. 1302. The King to the Deputy.
^ f ■' J'^^^^'^y ' By letters bearing date Oct. 6th, 1620, gave warrant to
^ ■ ' ' the Deputy for grants of any lands not then in charge at
any rent in the auditor's offices there, to be passed to Sir Wm.
Parsons, Knight and Baronet, and his heirs in fee simple to the
amount of lOOZ. per annum. Of which he had yet passed not
more than Gil. sterling, so that there remained 361. and up-
wards unpassed by reason of the restraint on grants. As he
found cause to increase his favour towards him, authorised
the Deputy to pass the residue to him and his heirs, notwith-
standing the restraint or prohibition to the contrary. Further,
in respect of his services and extraordinary pains taken in
the plantation of Ulster, directed that he be paid the arrear
for two years and more of his pension of SOI. granted him for
life out of the improvements grown or to grow out of the said
Court of Wards. — Westminster, 4th Nov. 1624.
Pp. 2. Copy. Endd.
Nov. 6. 1303. The Price of some Arms, &c., the Arms of an Irish
S.P., Ireland, Horseman.
vol. 239, 107 AA. At Whitehall, the 6th Nov. 1624, in the fore noon. Pre-
sent : Lo. Vi. Grandison, Lo. Chichester, Lo. Carew, Sir Th.
Button.
This day agreement was made for the service of Ireland,
viz. :
With the armourers for 657 corslets, good and serviceable,
consisting of one back, brest gorget, and " combe " casque or
murion, all russet, at 18s. a piece.
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With the pikemakers for 657 long pikes of 16 feet long,
with a broad head, Spanish fashion, coloured yellow, with a
hoop of iron at the lower end, at 3s. 8d. each.
With the bandolier maker for 180 bandohers for muskets
to be made according to a pattern remaining in the Council
chest, at 4s. a piece. With him for 1,832 bandoliers for cali-
vers, to be made according to the same pattern, at 3s. 4cZ.
each.
With the cutlers for 2,169 swords with Irish hilts and
double scabbards without chapes,'^ at 6s. 2d. each.
With the girdlers for 2,169 girdles and hangers, to be made
according to the several patterns left in the Council chest, at
18d. each.
With the gunmakers for 180 muskets furnished with moulds,
worm, scourer, and rest, at 18s. 6d. each.
And for 1,332 calivers furnished with mould, worm, and
scourer, at 12s. each, according to the patterns both of the
muskets and calivers left at the Council chamber.
The Irish horseman shall be armed thus : —
1. A curiass, whereof the brest to be pistol proof.
2. A gorget.
3. A head-piece, or comb cap, with large cheeks and verge.
4. A long gauntlet to the elbow for the left hand.
5. Pouldrons.^
6. A sword with Irish hilt and a strong searcloth scabbard.
7. A long pistol of 18 inches with a snap or firelock, with a
case, mould, worm, and scourer.
8. A flask.
9. An Irish horseman's staff.
10. A morocco saddle of tanned leather, furnished with
straps and loops according to the fashion now in use.
Pp. 2. Endd. : " Nov. 6, 1624."
Oct. 29. 1304. Conway to Viscount Mandeville, President of the
S.P., Ireland, Privy Council.
' ' Sends a proposition made to the King by the Lord Deputy
concerning the city of Waterford, and desires a return of the
Council's opinion. — Royston, Oct. 29, 1624.
P. 1. Signed. Sealed. Add. Endd. Enclosing,
Nov. 12. 1305. Lord Deputy of Ireland's Proposition to the King con-
S.P., Ireland, ceming Lands in Waterford, So.
"Since 12 years ago upon some arguments of contumacy
and unconformity in the citizens of Waterford, he (the King)
seized into Ms oivn hands their lands, liberties, and fran-
chises, and in his tuisdom has detained them ever since.
" The rents of those lands are now paid into the Exchequer
here, and amount unto 2001. English per annum. They
have often heretofore been humble suitors for restitution, but
1 Sic.
vol. 239, 104.
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hy reason of their obstinacy not to conform, they were not
able to incline in those times his gracious favor in that point
unto them,.
" Wow for the obtaining of it they hv/mbly tender, by way
of fine or ransom, 1,000^ English. But because of their
continued obstinacy and inconformity he only mentions
their desire, but u,rges it not. And the rather because his
{the King's) late Commissioners here, perceiving the incon-
veniences of the large privileges granted to corporations and
erecting of cities into counties, advised him to take all fair
occasions to diminish all and extinguish some. And this
course being already adopted, he presumes not to advise
restitution. If not to be moved this way, then he tenders to
his election this other tvay.
" That if he shall think good to grant those lands away in
fee farm, he will either be the man or find the man (but
luould rather be the man, and so beseech as him he may be)
that shall take them with an increase of rent of 40i. English
per annum, and will pay my Lady Homes, by way of fine,
that 1,000^. he {the King) is pleased to acknowledge himself
indebted to her. Thus will he settle in his Grown for ever
that revenue of nearly 400Z. English per anmom, and will
be able {if ever disposed to favor that corporation by resti-
tution) to gratify them with the bounty of a fair revenue of
400Z. English per annum in rents towards their murrage
ctnd other necessary expenses tending to the good of their
town, for which purpose only they at the first were granted,
and which is more than was ever so empiloyed, the most of it
having been abusively disposed, some to p>rivate, some to
superstitious tises, Sc." — Received of Mr. Motes the 12 No-
vember 1624.
Pp. 2. Endd.
vol. 239, 105.
Nov. 2.9. 1306. Lord Deputy of Ireland to Conway.
^nf'ilr'in^' His letter of the 27th of July last only came to his
hands on the 19th of September, which was too late to
prevent some strains of correction of Sir William Poer's
(Power's) obstinacy, whom he seems to incline to favor, yet
time enough to render him an account of his part in it and
of his cause and carriage, which the latter end of his letter
seems to desire information of.
Was himself of Conway's opinion, and uttered it at the
Council table when his (Sir William's) cause was there argued
and he censured; but the whole bent of the board running
upon the contrary bias, he (Falkland) wanted confidence to
stick to his own single opinion, and refers to the enclosed
copy of his letter to the Earl of Cork to show his carriage
and intention towards Sir William Power. Will only add
that he was Sir William's cordial friend until he saw him
given over to the bent of a violent will that contended, as he
thought, rather for victory than justice.
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To preserve his (Conway's) good opinion he (Sir William)
has sent him copies of several acts and passages in their
whole proceedings, to be forwarded to Conway, so much
whereof as makes mention of his (Falkland's) knowledge he
can testify to be true.
Desires his approval, but will be guided by his orders if he
finds any error by him or the Earl of Cork, and what then
he will wish him to do more in favor of the father and the
son he will be ready to perform. — Dublin Castle, 29 Nov.
1624
P.S. — Presumes that Lord Cork has addressed his own
letters to him another way, as he pretended to him he would
do, and requests him when he has done with those particulars
to return them to him again.
Pp. 2. Signed. Add.: "For Mr. Secretary Conway."
Endosing,
July 10. 1307. Lord Deputy of Ireland to the Earl of Cork.
vol 239^ to5 1 Since ids departure has had some speech with Sir William
Poer (Power) about the treaty of pacifications begun ivith
him (Earl of Cork) by himself before he {Sir William) was
out of prison. Sir William assures him that he {the Earl)
was upon the point of conclusion luith hivi for all things but
the satisfaction to be given him at the assizes, which he (the
Earl) would by no means be persuaded to debate, and from
which he {Sir William) luith tnuch earnestness desired to be
delivered. Falkland then suggests to him to forego that part
of his censure, as in some cases it is thought more honorable
" recedere de jure " than to exact it. Sir William will be
contented to acknowledge in these very terms, that for sdme
words by him spoken at the last cissizes in that place, luhich
he {Lord Cork) took offensively from hivi, he had been
questioned before the Lord Deputy and Council and by them
ordered to confess his error, and crave pardon both of them
and him, which he had accordingly performed at the Council
table, and was now ready to perform to him (Lord Cork) if
he should require it of him, but prayed that he would rest
satisfied with the submission he had already given him at
the Board, and by remitting this late part to bind him ever
to be his {Lord Cork's) servant. This would sufficiently
Tnctnifest it to be in his power to make the act of forgiveness
more glorious than the performance could be. "Posse et
nolle, nobile," and this would extinguish rancor and settle
peace in firmness, which against his {the Earl's) many great
purchases would not appear a small one. — Dublin Castle,
10 July 1624.
Persuades not this unless all other matters be fairly com-
posed betwixt them, but leaves him then free to_ take or leave
as he shall think best.
P. 1. Copy. Endd.
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vol. 239, 107.
1624.
Nov. 1. 1308. Geoege Veeney to Conway.
S.P., Ireland, jg ^y. ^j^jg ^q ^g-gj, j^jj^ ^ proposition which is freshly come
unto his (Verney's) hands. Sir Gerald Lother, Kt., second
judge of the Common Pleas in Ireland, died some- 14 days
since. Samuel Mayart, Esq., counsellor-at-law there, wiU dis-
burse 300?. to him that shall procure him the said place modo
et formd, as the other held it. The profits of that place is
rated at but 100/!. |)er annum; he (Verney) therefore believes
the suit will be of no great difficulty to be gotten granted,
and that the same wiU give satisfaction to him who shall pro-
pound it. His (Verney's) address to his honor of this par-
ticular is out of the earnestness to do him (Conway) service
if he should think fit to adopt it. He (Verney) will look to
the security and efl'ecting really the condition.
It only requires His Majesty's letter to the Lord Deputy to
this efiect.
This Mr. Mayart, the counsellor who desires, this is a
gentleman not to be excepted against and is of general good
repute. — 1st November 1624.
P 1. Hoi, Sealed. Add. Endd.
vol. 239, 107e.
Nov. 10. 1309. Petition of the Pensionees of Ieeland to the Privy
S.P., Ireland, COUNCIL.
Preferred by Thomas Mounday for payment of the arrears
of their pensions. Their Lordships refer the consideration of
this matter to the Lord Chief Justice and the other Commis-
sioners for Irish Affairs. — Whitehall, 10 November 1624.
P. 1. Endd.
vol. 239, 107c.
Nov. 11. 1310. SiE John Fitgerald, Petitioner, against Jordan Con-
S.P., Ireland, DON.
Certificate by the Commissioners for Irish Affairs in favor
of the petition of Sir John FitzGerald relative to certain
lands in co. Cork claimed by him but now in the possession of
Jordan Condon. — Serjeants' Inne, Fleet Street, 11th November
1624.
Pp. 2. Signed. Endd.
vol. 239, 108.
Nov. 13. 1311. LoED Caeew to the Duke of Buckingham.
5.!,r''o5Q^'?n»' ^■a.A received that morning the enclosed letters from the
Earl of Corke, the one to himself (Carew), the other to the
Lord Deputy, both dated of the 17th October last, with copies
of two letters, one from Cornelius O'Driscoll, a friar, to Friar
Florence Cartie, and the other from the said Friar Florence to
the Earl of Corke. Eemarks upon the great delay in delivering
them. Holds it necessary to send them by his servant to him
that by him (Buckingham) His Majesty may be informed of
this intelligence, so much importing _^his kingdom of Ireland.
Entreats him (as the Earl of Corke desires at his hands) that
both the Earl's and the friar's intelligencer may be concealed.
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The Lord Deputy should be required to arrest some of the
suspected persons, and make sure of the others, either by-
pledges or otherwise, as hath been evermore in like occasions
customary in Ireland. The Lord of Kerry and Florence
M'Cartie, mentioned in the enclosed, are here in London ;
what affections they have borne to the State their actions in
the last rebellion has manifested. If they should slip into
Ireland they may prove dangerous. Wherefore, as the Lord
of Corke advises, it were not amiss that they were restrained.
Begs him to return him by the bearer (with what convenient
speed he may) the enclosed papers, of which he has no copies,
otherwise for want of memory he will be unable to answer
my Lord of Corke, who expects it from G. Carew. — Savoy,
this 13th November 1624.
Pp. 2. Hoi. Endd. Add. : " For His Majesty's most
special affairs. To the Duke of Buckingham his Grace.
Hast. Hast. Post haste. G. Carew."
Nov. 8. 1312. Conway to the Council of War.
Conway Papers. rpj^g King commands him to signify his pleasure that they
call before them all captains designed for service in Ireland,
and let them know that they, are to conduct their companies
at their own cost from the countries where they now are to
the place of rendezvous, and to signify to them who are not
content to do this, that there are others who will. Suggests
the way of meeting the difficulties which may arise in dlr-ect-
ing captains and officers to their several counties to receive
their men by indenture from the justices. (Manuscript imper-
fect.) Sir William Beeeher is coming thither for the despatch
of business. Letters for the levying of the troops have been
sent to Mr. Windebanke. If he haste them back Conway will
quickly get the King's hand to them, the King being most
urgent for the despatch of their troops to Ireland. -
Pp. If. Copy. Endd. : " 8 November 1624. To the
Council of Warre."
Nov. 24. 1313. Conway to the Lord Grandison, Col. Chichester,
Conway Papers. LoRD ChIEF JUSTICE, and SiR WiLLIAM JoNES.
Incloses an information subscribed by the Lord Deputy
which had been presented to the King. As this matter con-
cerns Sir Samuel Smith and so great a minister as the Lord
Chancellor of Ireland,- the King commands that they take
particular examinations in the cause and of Sir S. Smith's
complaint, and if it appear well grounded, that they shall
hear both parties, or at least require from the Lord Chancellor
answers to such questions as they may deem proper and accus-
tomed. The King will neither judge a cause without hearing
both parties, nor will suffer the authority of the Lord Deputy
to be lessened. He will expect an account of the proceedings
and their opinion.
Official copy. Dated Nov. 23, 1624. Endorsed as above.
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Nov. 26. 1314. LoED Deputy of Ireland to Conway.
^ r 2sr'fo9' Informs him of the death of his brother Sir Foulk Conway.
' ' and that he has conferred his foot company on his (Falkland's)
eldest son Lucius. — Dublin Castle, 26 November 1624.
Postscript. — Explains that by the last establishment, all the
perquisites of the Deputy being taken away, the late Lord
Treasurer (though he was his (Falkland's) enemy) and Lord
Chichester both assured him that His Majesty had restored
him to the right of his place in the disposal of companies, as
they should fall vacant for the future, one only excepted,
which Lord Esmond was to have, to save His Majesty the
charge of the warde of Doncannon Forte. It was this that
made him now presume to enter upon that of his (Conway's)
brothers.
P. 1. Signed. Sealed. Add. Endd.
[Nov.] 1315. The Duke of Buckingham to the Lord Doowra and
S.P., Ireland, Sir FrANCIS BlUNDELL.
They are to take such a course for Lord Cromwell in his
absence that his entertainment for his company may be duly
satisfied every half-year.
P. 1. Copy. Endd.
Dec. 1. 1316. Council of War to Conway.
^ T '2^9''^no' ^-They have taken all possible measures for forwarding the
' ■ supplies to Ireland, but can proceed no further until they
receive a list of the captains. — Whitehall, the 1st of December
1624.
Signed : 01. Grandison, G. Carew, Arthur Chichester, Jh.
Ogle, Thomas Button.
P. 1. Sealed. Add. Endd.: " Whitehall, this first of
December, at four o'clock in the afternoon."
Dec. 2. 1317. Council of War to Conway.
^ f 2^'i*''n ?' Desire directions to be sent to the Council to give warrants
' ' to take up carts to convey the provisions and stores to Ireland.
—Whitehall, 2 December 1624.
Signed : 01. Grandison, G. Carew, Arthur Chichester, Tho.
Button.
P. 1. Signed. Add. Endd. : " Whitehall, 2nd Dec, at
5 o'clock at night."
Dec. 3. 1318. Governorship of Fermanagh.
^'F'kl!?'^?^' Commission for James Lord Balfour to be Governor of
vol. 239, 112. „ ,
b ermanagh.
Pp. 4. Copiy. Endd.
Dec. 3. 1319. Lord Arthur Chichester to Conway.
^f 23^^113' Noble Mr. Secretary. Asks leave to put him in mind of
' ' his nephew, Sir Faithfull Fortescue, for command of one of the
nine companies then to go to Ireland. Lord Grandison and
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he wrote lately to the Lord Duke to give warrant for trans-
portation of the horse designed for reinforcing of the troops
in Ireland, without which they will not be permitted to pass,
there being a general prohibition and restraint given to
Bristol, Chester, Liverpool, and the rest of the ports upon that
coast.
Begs him to cause one of his servants to deliver the enclosed
to Sir Francis Annesley. — 3 December 1624.
P. 1. Hoi. Add. i/m^d; "Whitehall, at 2 of the clocke
in the afternoon."
Dec. 4. 1320. Lord Deputy Falkland to Conway.
^ T '23q^^n4' "^^^ received his letter of the 12th of Nov. concerning the
' " stay of Sir Rich. Morrison's patent for the presidency of
Munster. Upon a secret advertisement received from a friend
he (Deputy) had conceived a scruple, and had put a delay
upon it until he heard again from England. Now the stop is
absolute upon the warrant sent him. Requests Conway to
inform the Duke Captain Tobin has solicited him to be com-
mended to Conway. Desires him to consider his past services
to the State. — Dublin Castle, 4 December 1624.
P. 1. Hoi. Sealed. Add. Endd.
Dec. 6. 1321. Council of War to Conway.
S.P., Ireland, Request the list of the nine captains for warrants for the
yol. 239, 11.^. transportation of the horse and taking up of carts, and that
the horse, provisions, &c. may pass without payment of
custom. — Whitehall, this 6th December 1624.
Signed : 01. Grandison, G. Carew.
P. 1. Sealed. Add. Endd.
Dec. 8. 1322. Lord Blayney to Conway.
S.P., Ireland, Concerning the difference between him and the Lord Balfour
' ^' about his daughter's portion. — Dublin, 8 December 1624.
Pp. 2. Hoi. Sealed. Add. Endd.
Dec. 10. 1323. Lord Deputy of Ireland to Sir William Hull, one
S.P., Ireland, of the Council of Munster.
^° ' ' ' Protection for 30 days for Captain Clare Campaine, a
Dutch pirate, who desires to submit himself, his ship, and
goods to the King's mercy. — 10 December 1624.
Copia vera. Ex. p. Hed. Lanne.
P. 1. Endd.
Dec. 11. 1324. Lord Deputy to the Privy Council.
S.P., Ireland, ijij^g ancient families, natives, and citizens of Waterford
vol. 239, 116a. j^^^^ ^^^^ suitors to him to recommend them to their Lord-
ships to reintegrate that city, and to restore them their former
liberties and immunities granted and confirmed unto them
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and their ancestors by His Majesty and his progenitors. They
are a civil and good people, descended from the ancient
British colony from the first conquest, and have many testi-
monies of the large bounties of His Majesty's progenitors, and
of their great and true loyalty to the Crown of- England.
Excepting their recusancy they do the King good service
as well by always relieving the garrison there in time of
need, as in paying and giving aids, subsidies, and loans, and
to give the State advertisements, as they have best occasion
and means of all such things as they learn beyond the seaa.
Recommends them to Conway. — Dublin Castle, 11th of De-
cember 1624!.
P. 1. Signed. Sealed. Add. Endd.
vol. 239, 117.
Dec. 16. 1325. Loeds Commissioners foe Ireland to Conway.
^^ro^r'?'"?' That His Majesty write letters to the Lord Deputy and the
Treasurer of the Army for satisfying Sir Thomas Dutton the
yearly assignment out of the cheques of 100?. sterling, to-
gether with the arrears since the last establishment.
That for all other arrears Sir Thomas Dutton must have
patience until it be paid by the order now taken, or that His
Majesty shall give oi'der for the alteration of the est'abhsh-
ment.
Sir Thomas Dutton is a suitor that these arrears may he-
satisfied unto him out of the overplus of the revenue in
Ireland, according to His Majesty's former letters No. 16l9,
provided that he make an abatement of one-third part, as
others in the same condition are to do. — Whitehall, 16 De-
cember 1624.
Signed : 01. Grandison, G. Carew, Arthur Chichester, Rich.
Weston.
P. 1. Signed. Add. Endd.
Dec. 20. 1326. Fees of Clerk of the Tallies and Pells.
Minute granting the restoration of certain fees to Thomas
Stockdale, Esq., clerk of the Tallys and Pells in the kingdom
of Ireland.
Signed : " F. Ley." i
Pp. 2. Endd. : " Minute allowed by the Lord Treasurer
for Mr. Stockdale."
vol. 239, No. 118.
Dec. 20. 1327. Oath of Allegiance administered.
• J''^s9^'^wn°i'i ft Certificate of George Calvert that he administered the oath
of allegiance to Cornelius O'Sullevan on the 20 of December
1624, and that he willingly took it.
P. 1. Endd.
1 Note in pencil : "Ley, Treasurer, 20 Dec. 1624. Created Marlboro', 1 Feb.
1626,"
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Dec. 20. 1328. The Privy Council to Conway.
vol! 239^Ncri'i9 Praying him (at the instigation of the Council of War) to
move His Majesty to appoint the new captains for Ireland. —
Whitehall, the 20th of December 1624.
Signed : Jo. Lincoln, James Ley, R. MandeviUe, F. Worcester,
01. Grandison, Arthur Chichester, T. Edmonds.
P. 1. Sealed. Add. Endd.
vol. 239, No. 121.
Dec. 24. 1329. Waeeant to the Loed Docwea, Treasurer at Wars in
S.P., Ireland, Ireland,
ol. 239, No, 120.
lo pay to Su' Thomas Dutton the residue of his arrears out
of the remains of the revenue. — Westminster, 24 December
1624. Ex. p. GaUe.
P. 1. Copy. Endd. : " Sir Thomas Dutton, 162-3."
[1624] 1330. List of Irish Soldiees with their Services and Qualifica-
?■?:'. -"^t^^^^i. tions enumerated.^
Robert Blany, nephew to the Lord Blany, a proper active
young gent., one of the provost marshals, and very desirous of
employment.
Captain Edward Ellis, provost marshal of Lough Foyle, an
old soldier both in the Low Countries and Ireland. He has
4s. a day pension, for which he is content to accept employment.
Capt. John Perkins, singularly commended by the King of
Denmark for his valour. Captain John Pikeman, who took
Alanco de Campo at Kinsale, being then cornet to the Lord
Montjoy, somewhat in years. Meeres and Smith, corporals
of the field, brave men but somewhat in years. Sir Richard
Percy and Sir John Jepson — you know their worth. Sir
Thomas Phillips, pensioner of 2001. per annum, a brave soldier
all his, lifetime, but somewhat in years. Sir Henry Lee, a
pensioner of 200?. per annum. Capt. Oliver St. John, a
pensioner of 2001. a year ; he was the commander of two of
the King's ships to the northern fishing, and when he was
an ofiicer, fought very valiantly at a saUy at Kinsale ; he
is very strong of body and desirous of employment abroad ;
he was also at the battle of Newport. Henry Conway,
cornet to Lord Chichester, an active valiant gentleman. Capt.
Thomas Webb, Lord Grandison's lieutenant, a young gallant
gentleman desirous of employment abroad. Sir James Blunt,
ready for what he is commanded. Capt. Proud, belonging to
Ireland, and very desirous of employment. Capt. Heniy
Fisher, a very able man and desirous of employment.
Captain CoweU, a worthy soldier and very fit for employment.
Henry Welsh, lieutenant to the Earl of Clanricard ; he hath
long served, and able for employment. Lieutenant Bryan, a
' Apparently a list out of which to choose the nine captains. See
Dec. 1.
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brave man to command a troop of horse. Sir Basill Brook,
Sir Edward Trevor, Capt. Eichland [Echlin?], Capt. Hone,
Lieutenant Baker.
Pp. 2. Endd.
[1624] 1331. Petition of Sir Edward Fish, Bart., to the Privy
S.P., Ireland, COUNCIL,
vol 239 122
' ■ For letters to the Lord Deputy to hear the differences
between him and his sister relative to the lands of their late
father. Sir John Fish.
P. 1.
[1621 1332. Petition of Connawaie Manynge alias Manley, a
to 1624.] Merchant, to the Lord President of the Council,
S.P., Ireland, MANDEVILLE.
' " " For an order to the Lord Deputy to examine his cause
and put him in the possession of his father's lands in
Galway.
P. 1.
[1621 1333. The Petition of Conway Manning alias Manley.
to 1624.] Copy of Art. 1344..
S.P„ Ireland,
vol. 239, 124.
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1625.
Jan. 3. 1334. Lord Deputy Falkland to Conway.
^vo\ 240^°'^' Hearing lately of a match intended between a daughter of
' ' the Earl of Antrim and Sir Charles O'Connor Sligoe, he de-
sired Lord of Antrim by letter to defer the conclusion of it
until His Majesty's allowance were obtained, on which he
wrote him the answer written in the enclosed paper. The
young gentleman's father was a person of extraordinary con-
sequence here, and himself hitherto well trained up both in
that kingdom and this in religion, the consideration thereof
and his doubt how that match may change him, occasioned
his advice to my Lord of Antrim, wherewith he prays Conway
to acquaint His Majesty and to let him know his pleasure in
it. — Dublin Castle, 4th January 1624.
P. 1. Signed. Sealed with a black seal. Add. Endd.
Enclosing,
S.P., Ireland, 1335. A Postscript of a Letter from the Earl of Antrim, dated
vol. 240, 1 1. ^1^ 27^^ of December 1624, and received 4th January
following.
Acknowledges his letter commanding him to defer the treaty
of the match. Says he is well pleased to obey his directions
therein, and prays him to acquaint Sir Charles ivith so m,uch
of his ')nind lest he should think it to be a breach of his
tvord, or some excuse contrary to their forrtxer conference, and
thinks it to be no hindrance to His Majesty's service if it
be a match.
P. 1. Copy. Endd. : " Lord Depidy."
Jan. 10. 1336. Lord Chancellor Loftus to the Privy Council.
^voi' 240^2*^' -^^^ already made known to them the smallness of the fee
and entertainment of the Chancellor of this realm, and has
declared the detriments which these last establishments have
cast upon him, and as he yet remains without redress, must
repeat his hard conditions. It was his hard fortune to be
called from the practice of the civil and ecclesiastical laws,
and to be appointed judge of the Martial Court of this
kingdom, then found necessary, which, in regard of the great-
ness of the army, required daily attendance. The duties he
performed with diligence during the continuation of this war
to his damage and loss at home, his charge and peril abroad.
The fee received being only 6s. Sd. per diem did not amount
to half the expenses of that expedition, yet notwithstanding
his practice discontinued and lost, his private estate thereby
impaired, all pains, hazards, services past and ended, this poor
reward (though reserved as a fee by letters patents for life)
was and still remains suspended. He journeyed to England
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and complained to them who recommended him to His Ma-
jesty for some of the escheated lands then in distribution as a
compensation for the same. But this proved fruitless unto
him. So upon these letters patents 600?. sterling in arrear is
due, which he conceives may not in law or equity be with-
held. To this there has been added a heavier burden, for by
their letters, dated 21st June 1607, to the Deputy, he was
directed to grant him 10s. sterling per diem out of such pen-
sions as he should procure at his own charge to be surrendered.
He accordingly procured 9s. sterling to be surrendered of two
several pensioners yet living, and gave land of inheritance
near to this city of good value for the same, and the said 9s.
were passed under the great seal to him, being the only
recompense received for his 30 years' services in this kingdom.
This pension is now cast by the last establishment into such
a desperate place of payment as denies all future hopes of
receipts hereafter. His fines of original writs and other fees,
though justly due to the Lord Chancellor and his ministers
in both kingdoms, are not here received, so that by this means
all perquisites of value which his predecessors held, and enter-
tainments which he presumed to be the principal support
and stay of the charges incident to this place, are in a moment
subtracted and no more left for the Chancellor to live upon,
but only 300L per annum.
How small a sum to support the dignity of his place they
can well understand. Entreats that he may still enjoy the
benefit of these several letters patents, which he knows they
esteem the most inviolable assurance that can be devised to
pass from a King to his subject, together with the fines of the
original writs issuing out of the Chancery, all being his just
due to challenge. If not, that then some other supply pro-
portionable may be added in lieu thereof, to support the
charges attending the honor and eminence of the place. —
Dublin, 10th Januaiy 1624.
Pp. 2. Signed. Sealed. Add. Endd.
Jan. 10. 1337. Duplicate copy of the above.
S.P., Ireland, Pp, 2. Endd.
vol. 240, 3.
Jan. 10. 1338. A Note of the several Papees concerning Irish Affairs
S.P., Ireland, brought by Mr. Braintawait {sic).
The Lord Treasurer has the certificate concerning pensions
and the orders for settling the revenue.
He (Braintawait) has here left 13 pieces, viz., the cer-
tificate of the revenue, the certificate of the plantation,
the certificate of trade and commerce, the certificate of the
reversions, the certificate of the army, the certificate for
the better payment of the army, Sir Gabriell Pite's book
of the manor of Kinghington, the certificate of the woods,
the certificate of grievances, the certificate of the poottes
(sic), the certificate of the church patent, Clare {sic),
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the amendment in the propositions of the Commissioners in
Ireland. .
Estimate for increase. Answer of the undertakers. An-
swer of the Commissioners. Names of natives, &c.
These papers were delivered to the Lord Chichester the
10th of January 1624.
P. 1. Endd.
Jan. 10. 1339. List of Captains, Lieutenants, and Ensigns for Ibe-
S.P., Ireland, LAND.
Names of those whom several gentlemen of the bed-
chamber have signified to be recommended by His Majesty.
1. Sir James Blunt, an ancient soldier for whom the Com-
missioners for Ireland testify that he hath a letter for the
first company upon surrender of 100?. pension during the
time he shall have a company.
2. Mr. Anthonie Mansell, a pensioner extraordinary, jwas a
gentleman of the Queen's Privy Chamber, and offers to sur-
render a pension of 40?. per annum during his life.
3. Michael Williams, pretends to have a letter from the
King for the first company that shall fall in Ireland.
4. Captain Burton, ancient soldier, hath had suits given him
for reference of service, which have not succeeded ; he is a
man of good merit, and his case lamentable.
5. William Bay lie, brother to Mr. Leviston.
6. Robert Maxwell, for whom Mr. James Maxwell solicits.
7. James Ramsey, Lord Croxton.
8. Mr, Rawlins recommended by the King, and so brought
to him (Conway) by two or three of the bedchamber.
9. Sir Edward Bushell.
10. Capaitn Grise, Sir Thomas Button.
1. Earl of Clanricard's son.
2. Earl of Desmond.
3. Lord Cromwell.
4. Lord of Valentia.
5. Sir William Caulfield.
6. Charles Price, promised.
7. Sir Faithful! Fortescue, nephew to the Lord Chichester.
8. Captain Webb, kinsman to the Lord Grandison.
9. Sir Arthur Tirringham.
10. Sir Francis Ansley.
11. Mr. Musgrove.
12. Sir William Parsons.
13. Sir Guy Palmer.
14. Sir William St. Leger.
15. Capt. Thinne, Sir John Leake, Sir Tho. Stafford.
The Deputy of Ireland to hold the 25 horse he now has
and 25 more to be added to make up 50 ; 25 also of the new
levied horse to make a company for the Lord Cromwell, the
rest of the new levied horse to reinforce the old companies.
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vol. 240, 5a.
^ Charles Price, Captain Thinne, Captain Burton, Sir Arthur
Tirringham, Earl of Desmonde, Earl of Clanricarde's son. Sir
Kobert Yaxley, Captain Grise, Captain Bassett, Sir Thomas
Button.
Lieutenants. — Mr. Musgrove, Robert Maxwell, Lodowick
Steward, Richard Hippesly, Mr. Stapleton, Pitcarnes James
Pringles, kinsman, Mr. Williams, Mr. Grimes of the Moate.
Ancients. — George Falconer, James Steward, Robert Inns,
John Barber, Mr. Guise, Mr. Sidnham, Sir Edward Sidnham's
brother, William Gibbert, Mr. Haughton, Henrie Lewis.
Pp. 3.
Duplicate copy of the above.
Fp. 2. Endd.
Jan. 1341,
S.P., Ireland,
vol. 240, 6.
Suitors for Companies into Ireland.
Sir James Blunt. — The Commissioners for Irish Affairs
have testified that he was long since promised the first com-
pany to fall vacant in Ireland, as well for his extraordinary
merit as a former surrender of 100?. Irish per annum upon an
equal bargain, and another 100?. a year which he is content
to abate out of a pension of 200?. when he shall have a
company.
Sir Edward Bushell. — He pretends service in the wars of
Ireland, service to His Majesty in Scotland and Queen
Anne in England, without recompense, and upon his own
charge attended the Earl of Rutland, Ambassador to Den-
mark, and the Earl of BristoU by command into Spain.
Sir Peter Hayman. — Recommended by. Sir Robert Naun-
ton.
Mr. Bridges. — Mr. Musgrove, Mr. Crane.
Mr. Anthony Hansell, who is a gentleman pensioner ex-
traordinary, late a gent, of the Queen's Privy Chamber, and
offers to surrender a pension of 40?. per annum. — He pretends
to have served in the Low Countries, and is recommended by
the King under the hand of Sir Sidney Montague.
Capt. Skipwith. — He was Lieutenant-Colonel to my Lord
Carew, and is recommended by Sir George Goring.
James Lesley. — Mr. Robert Maxwell.
Michael Williams. — Pretends to have a letter from the
King for the first company that should fall in Ireland.
William Baly, brother to Mr. Le\iston. — Recommended by
the King.
Capt. Dixon, who has served His Majesty 18 years as
Serjeant-at-Arms. — He is recommended by the Lord of An-
dover and Sir Will. Howard.
William Lane, cousin germain to the Earl of Oxford.
James Ramsey, Lord Croston. — Specially recommended by
the King.
Captain ChamberJaine.
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Suitors for Lieutenants' Places.
Francis Woodhouse. — Recommended by the Earl of Leices-
ter and Lord Leppington.
Sir Thomas Russell, second son to Sir Thomas Russell. — He
. has served 9 years as a gentleman in a company in the Low
Countries under Captain Corbett.
George Falkener. — Recommended by Sir Henry Mildmay.
James Stuart. — Robert James, recommended by Lord
Gordon.
James Dawson. — Recommended by Mr. Crane and Mr. Pay.
John Barker, who pretends to have served against the
Mackgregors, Sir James Macdonell, in Holland, Bohemia, and
the Palatinate.
Suitors for Ensigns' Places.
Goodricke. — William Dishington, recommended by his
brother Sir Thomas Dishington. — Stephen Deane, who pre-
. tends to have served in the Low Countries, Bohemia, and the
Palatinate.
Suitors for Employment into Ireland.
Richard Harris, son to Mr. Harris, the gentleman usher,
having served as gentleman of a company in the Palatinate.
Lodovic Stuart, brother to Mr. Walter Stuart.
Pp. 3. Endd.
Jan. 14. 1342. Sir Edward Conway to the Council of War.
vT a^o^'sA^' Sends enclosed the list of the captains appointed to the
' ' companies, together with the lieutenants and ensigns, among
whom he specially recommends to his favor Mr. Stapleton
and Mr. Sherly, who came purposely out of the Low Countries
for this service, and Mr. Bowes, specially recommended by the
Prince.— Jan. 14, 1624-5.
P. 1. Endd. Transmits.
Jan. 3 4. 1343. Draft of the list of the 9 captains, lieutenants, and ensigns
S.P., Ireland, appointed for Ireland.
voL 240, 7. ^ ^ „ , ,
Pp. 3. Endd.
Jan.i 1344. Conway to the Privy Council.
^vol' 240^8'^' -^^^ Majesty having considered the proposals of the honor-
able Council of War for the securing of that realm of Ireland,
holds it requisite for reasons of State to forbear at this time
the execution of the first article in that report concerning
titulary popish prelates, priests, and Jesuits, but well approves
and allows of all the rest, and requires them to give imme-
diate directions for the levy, clothing, arming, conduct, and
transportation of the 2,250 foot and 230 horse, as also for
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the punctual execution of all other particulars contained in
that report.
Pp. 2.
S.P., Ireland, 1345, Abstract of part of the above.
vol. 240, 9. PI.
Jan. 20. 1346. Eael of Cork to the Peivy Council.
S.P., Ireland, According to their command by their letters of the 7th of
^° ■ ' ■ December last to him and the other Commissioners for the
Gtovernment of Munster, or any one of them, he has arrested
Jonas Shepheard (who iwent by the name of John Yong),
charged with others with feloniously taking away from
Edward Nicholson, Esq., an accountant to His Majesty, 1,000?.
or thereabouts, on the 23rd of last month at Bandonbridge,
and now sends him to them in a convenient bark under
charge of Mr. Nicholson, and have also enclosed an estimate
of the debts and goods found with the said Shepheard. —
Youghall, this 20th of January 1624.
P. 1. Signed. Add. Endd. Enclosing,
Jan. 21. 1347. An inventory of JonMs Shepheard's debts and goods — 21st
S.P., Ireland, January 1624^.
vol. 240, 10 I. p_ i_ ^^^^
vol. 240, 11.
Jan. 27. 1348. Lord Deputy to Conway.
S.P., Ireland, Informed him not long since that he understood the
„«1 0,1011 Tly-S . m T T 1 1*1.
suit proposed by Captain Tobyn to be the greatest this king-
dom could afford, if it might be obtained, and withal told
him that he had long before made my Lord Duke of Bucking-
ham acquainted with it, with several repetitions of the pro-
position to him, but had never heard word from him again
concerning it. Begs to hear from him speedily in it, and
what he will have done in Sir William Poer's (Power's) case,
if he be not satisfied by his relation and my Lord of Cork's,
which he long since transmitted to him. The time for Sir
William Poore (Power) to make his further satisfaction at
the assizes, which my Lord of Cork insists so much upon,
approaches fast. — Dublin Castle, this 27th January 1624-5.
P. 1. Hoi. Sealed. Add. Endd.
Jan. 1349. Lestrange's Slander against the Earl of West-
S.P., Ireland, MEATH.
' ' Order for postponing the trial of Thomas Lestrange, for
slander of the Earl of Westmeath until Michaelmas term
next.
P. 1.
Feb. 1. 1350. Lord Deputy to Sir William Hull.
S.^-> lyflatil, Has now received his letter touching Campane by Sir
^° ■ ' ' Laurence Parsons. Campane's former protection from him
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(Falkland) being expired, and his servant, Francis Galway,
making no other proposition unto him, but only to enlarge
his protection and give him leave to sell, and so to revictual
and begone to sea to look for more booty and return hither
next summer and then treat for his pardon. He thought it
neither honorable for His Majesty nor safe for him (Falk-
land) to grant upon those terms. Notice was therefore sent
to the King's ship at Waterford, under the command of Cap-
tain Harris, of Campain's, being here, and the date of the expi-
ration of his protection, yet now, upon further consideration,
he leaves to his (Sir W. Hull's) discretion the managing of
these pirate instructions. That if he will petition him
(Falkland), stating where his wealth lies, and that he will
make a voyage to sea to fetch it, and return hither again by
midsummer next or thereabouts and then give 10,000Z. for
His Majesty's pardon (as Astwood, his interpreter, signified
that he offered), and settle himself as a subject in His
Majesty's dominions; and in the meantime, as an earnest
for his pardon, will leave in his (Sir W. HuU's) hands the
value of 500?. in such commodities as Sir William will
choose ; and also take his oath not to carry away above 2001.
of gold or money or plate more than he brought hither at
this time, and that he shall commit no piracy upon any
His Majesty's subjects ; then he is to deliver him the enclosed
protection and give him leave to sail, and to suffer him to
victual and trim his ship. If he will not accept these con-
ditions, then he is to leave him at large to stand upon
himself, and all persons who track and trade with him whilst
he is neither protected or pardoned are to be answerable to
law for the same. After this was thus far written, Mr. Gay
delivered him a letter yesternight from Campane without date,
whereby he makes fair honest pretences of submitting himself,
and thereupon he has written to Waterford and Kinsale
(according to his desire) to stay any attempt of the King's
ships to be made upon him. And now he may deliver him the
enclosed protection, but he must still make petition to him. In
treating with him he is not to lessen the sum for his pardon
upon his (Sir W. HuU's) signifying to him by the bearer,
purposely sent, what terms he will come to for his pardon ; he
will enlarge his protection further. And in the meantime he
will represent into England his offer of submission, and labour
to gain his pardon, to be in readiness against a competent
time. — Dublin Castle, 1st February 1624.
Pp. 2. Copy. Endd. Enclosing,
Feb. 1. 1351. Protection for Pieate,
S.P., Ireland, Protection for one month for Captain Claes Campaine,
^° ' ■ Dutch man-of-war, his goods and company.
P. I. Copy. Endd.
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[Feb.] 1352. Dealing with Pirates.
^fdlo'^iT^' "^^^ names of those that bought goods of the pirate, Claes
' ' Campalne, at Lymcon [Lemcon], in' the west of Ireland,
involving the Lord Deputy and others. — No date.
Pp. 2. Endd.
Feb. ? 1353. Pieate's Cargo.
^ f 24r'i2B' Statement of all the goods laden on board a certain ship
' ' [Campane's] ; the quantities unloaded and the quantities
embezzled.
P. 1.
Feb. 4. 1354. Order of the Privy Council.
Present : The Lord Archbishop of Canterbury, Lord Presi-
dent, Lord Grandison, Lord Carew, Lord Chichester, Mr. Trea-
surer, Mr. Secretary Conway, Master of the Rolls.
They refer the Lord Chancellor of Ireland's letter concern-
ing impairing of his livelihood by the late establishment to
the commissioners appointed for the review of the late esta-
ment for Ireland for their report.
F. 1. Copy. Endd. Enclosing,
Jan. 10. 1355. Adam Lord Loftus, Chancellor to the Lords.
^'\'Im^v^' (^^opy'of the Lord Chancellor's letter to the Lords of the Privy
' ' Council, being a duplicate of No. 1348.
Pp. 3.
Feb. 1356. The new Levies for Ireland.
^'^r 240 '^i'4' Memoranda upon which letters are to be written touching
the new levies for Ireland.
To move the Lords to write to the mayors of Bristol, Barn-
staple, Haverfordwest, Chester, and Liverpool, to victual the
soldiers that are to go from thence, during their abode at
those several ports, at 7d. a piece per diem, and to provide
ships to transport them at 2s. 6d. per man for transportation,
and 2s. 2d. for victuals, until they arrive at the ports in Ire-
land.
To move them to write letters to the Earl of Worcester,
Lord Lieutenant of Glamorganshire, and to the Earl of North-
ampton, Lord Lieutenant of the county of Brecon and Eadnor,
that the men to be levied in those counties may be delivered
to the captains appointed to receive them, and that the Lord
Lieutenant of the county of Chester be directed to deliver to
the captains 50 of the men of that county to embark at
Liverpool.
To move their Lordships to consider whether it may not be
meet to write letters to stay the rendezvous of the soldiers for
some 20 days longer, in respect the subsidy monies come in so
slowly that perhaps there will not be monies soon enough to
pay the soldiers.
To move their Lordships to write to the Lord Deputy (ac-
vol. 240, 14.
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cording to the propositions for the securing of Ireland, approved
by His Majesty and their Lordships) that the old companies
of soldiers, both horse and foot, in Ireland, may be always
constantly paid next after the Lord Deputy himself and the
judges.
Pp. 2. Endd.
Feb. 8. 1357. Council of War for Ireland to Conway.
vol.' 240, 15.' Having given orders for the levying of 2,250 footmen out of
several shires to be transported into Ireland, and having made
provision of arms and apparel for them, and the rendezvous of
the soldiers and their captains being appointed to be on the
last day of this month, February, they now find that the
subsidy money is deficient, there being behind and unpaid
above 5,0001. of the first subsidy, and above 40,000?. of the
second, and thus no money to pay these soldiers on their
landing. They suggest, therefore, that the rendezvous be
deferred to the 20th of March, by which time the subsidy, it
is hoped, will be paid. — Whitehall, this 8th of February 1624.
Signed : 01. Grandison, G. Carew, Arthure Chichester.
P. 1. Signed. Sealed. Add. Endd.
Feb. 8. 1358. Commissioners for Irish Affairs to the Privy
S.P., Ireland, COUNCIL,
vol. 240, 16.
Recommend the petition of Sir James Ware, Auditor- General
in Ireland, and that he be paid his arrears and have an
increased allowance.
Signed: Jo. Denham, Humfrey Hay, Will. Jones, Will.
Beecher, Mich. Fortescue, Fra. Gofton.
Pp. 2. Endd.
Feb. 8. 1359. J. Usher, Clerk of the Council of Ireland, to Conway.
vol 240 Ty ' "^^^ served as clerk of the Council in Ireland 81 years, with
the good approbation of the State, and spent the best part of
his life in it, and now His Majesty has bestowed the reversion
of his office upon one Mr. Hanway, reserving to him (Mr.
Usher) and his son, who is joined in patent with him, all fees
and perquisites during our good behaviour, but Mr. Hanway
now labours to have the present exercise of the office, contrary
to His Majesty's letters patent to him (Mr. Usher). Be-
seeches him to afford him his favour in his just cause, being
now a stranger in England, though in former times well
known, and the oldest officer the King has in Ireland. Lord
Chichester has known him 20 years, and can best inform him
of him and his carriage.
P. 1. Hoi. Seeded. Add. Endd.
Feb. 11. 1360. Lord Deputy to Conway.
^■•^j' 240*° g' Sends him inclosed an abstract of two letters ^ lately re-
ceived by a merchant of that town from a friend of his now
' Wanting.
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at Seresse [Xeres ?] ; not that he intends them for news to him,
who has such good intelligence from all parts, but only for his
view of that which comes hither, and that he may see what
concurrence it has with that which is brought unto himself
(Conway). — Dublin Castle, 11 February 1624.
P. 1. Signed. Add. Endd.
vol. 240, 19.
Feb. 11. 1361. Council of England to Commissioners for Irish
S.P., Ireland, AFFAIRS.
Present : Lord Archbishop of Canterbury, Lord Keeper,
Lord President, Lord Grandison, Mr. Treasurer, Mr. Chancellor,
Master of the Rolls. — Whitehall, 11 February 1624.
A certificate on the behalf of Sir James Ware, Auditor-
General of Ireland, made by the Commissioners for Irish
Causes, was this day read at the board.
They find that the office of auditor of the foreign accounts
was granted unto Sir James Ware during his life by letters
patent dated 25 September 1605, by virtue of H.M.'s letters
of the 27th June in that year, he having in the late Queen's
time ISs. 4(^. sterKng per diem salary. In the eighth year of
this reign it was granted unto him and John his son, or the
survivor of them, with the fee of 10s. per diem to Sir James
during his life, and after, 6s. 8d. to John during his life by
virtue of His Majesty's letters of 17 June 1610.
They find the office to be necessary now, and hold him to
be an honest and careful officer, but how or why or by what
means he is omitted out of the late establishment they know
not, and therefore leave him to them for relief out of any the
new improvements, so as the same be no parcel of the
49,926?. 18s. lOd. which is appointed by the last establish-
ment for the army and officers.
Think his allowance as auditor, upon declaring of the Vice-
Treasurer's account, should be increased, as H.M.'s revenues
have been much increased by the new plantation in Leiaster
and other ways, and the auditor's labours consequently much,
increased, and the trust reposed in him of great importance.
The names of the Commissioners for the Affairs of Ireland
which signed the certificate : Mr. Chancellor of the Dutchy,
Sir John Denham, Sir William Jones, Sir William Becher, Sir
Rich. Fortescue, Sir Fra. Gofton.
Their Lordships having considered this certificate (and the
services of the auditor being not unknown to most of them),
they order Sir James Ware to attend the Lords Commis-
sioners for the review of the late Establishment, and to nominate
to them the fund for his payment of his growing entertain-
ment, provided it be no part of the money appointed for
payment of the army.
His arrears are to be paid without abatement out of any
arrerages of rents or casualties due before the last establish-
ment and yet unpaid. Sir Jas. Ware nominating the persons
that owe them, and they direct the Commissioners to consider
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of a further allowance for his increased labours through the
late plantations in Leinster, and for his charges and attendance
upon H.M.'s service.
Pp. 3. Endd.
March. 1362. The Eetuen which the Lords Commissioners made in
S.P., Ireland, behalf of SiR James Ware, Auditor-General of Ireland,
vol. 240, 20. -^324.
Touching his allowance as auditor, they think him worthy
of 5 OL per annum, besides what was formerly allowed to hie
predecessors.
For a competent allowance in ^England for his charges,
they think his demand reasonable, viz. : For his journey by
sea and land up to London with two men, lOJ. sterling. For
his stay in England from the 10th of June 1624 to the last of
February, being 232 days, at 6s. 8d. per diem, 69L 12s., and
for his return back lOZ. In all 89L 12s.
Signed: Grandison, Lord Carew, Mr. Chancellor of the
Exchequer.
P. 1. Copy.
Feb. 11. 1363. Report of the Commissioners for Irish Causes con-
S.P., Ireland, cerning Pensions in Ireland.
vol. 240 20a.
According to their (the Lords) command, have considered
the several petitions preferred by Mr. William Hampden,
Mr. Henry Fisher, Mr. Thomas Monday, Adrian Fitzsimmons,
Daniel] O'CarroU, William Bourne, and the widow of Capt.
,■ Laurence Masterson, who complain that the pensions due unto
them in Ireland have not been paid for divers years past,
and they state the several arrears.
They have also considered their long attendance there, their
great charge in following their suits, and especially the ex-
tremity of their wants, wherein they are like to perish without
some speedy relief They thereupon advise that their arrears
may be paid them out of the 1,000?. formerly imprested by His
Majesty to defray the charges of admeasurement in the late
plantations. And for Fitzsimmons, 0' Carroll, and Bourne,
who are the poorest and worst able to secure means to relieve
their wants, and to bear their charges home, recommend
that 30?. be imprested to them out of the Exchequer, viz., to
Fitzsimmons 15?., to O'CarroU 10?., and to Bourne 5?., to be
defalked out of their arrears when paid there. Defer their
opinions concerning the rest of the pensioners until next time
that more of their company may be present at the consulta-
tion. They have ventured to give a despatch to these poor
men because of their present necessity. — 11 of January 1624.
Signed: Humfrey May, Will. Jones, Nich. Fortescue,
Fra. Gofton.
Pp. 3. Endd.
Feb. 16. 1364. Privy Council to the Lord Deputy of Ireland.
^^r24o''2i^' Pursuant to the suggestions of the Coimcil of War approved
' ' by His Majesty, the Lord Deputy is to have order that every
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half year, after payment of himself and the judges, the soldiers
be next paid, before all others in list there. Whereupon they
(the Lords) have thought fit hereby to authorise and require
him (the Deputy), together with the Vice-Treasurer and
Treasurer-at-Wars for the time being, notwithstanding any
former order or directions to the contrary, that the captains,
officers, and soldiers of the companies of horse and foot as
they stand in the eld establishment shall (from such time as
the new men be added unto them) accordingly next after his
Lordship and the judges, be paid their entertainments before
all others.— Why thall, 16 February 1624.
Signed : Geo. Cant, Jo. Lincolne, Jas. Ley, 01. Grandison,
Geo. Carew, Arthur Chichester, H. Mandervill, Tho. Edmonds,
R. Naunton, Edw. Conway, Alb. Norton, Rich. Weston.
Pp. 2. Cojjy. Endd.
Feb. 19. 1365. Sm William St. Leger to Conway.
Tol 240^ 22 ' ^^ ^^ event of Lord Chichester's death, it will be again'in
his Grace's and Conway's power to restore him a troop of horse
with advantage, for he (Chichester) had a company of foot and
horse and a government. If he should think him worthy of
either of the latter, he (Conway) will much mend his fortune
(which is not plentiful) but not make him honor him more
than he does. But if there be more crying children as well as
his servant will take it as a favor to have his company of
foot changed into a company of horse, which will as well
satisfy a pretender as the other. Met with the news by the
way which would have carried him back again if he had not
preferred his Grace's service and commands before his own
private. — Augustine Fryers, 19th of February 1624.
P. 1. liol. Add. Endd.
Feb. 21. 1366. Commissioners for Irish Causes to the Privy Council.
vol '240*^23.' Report upon the petition of Mr. Henry Reignolds, presented
to the Lord Deputy and Council of Ireland, and transmitted
to their Lordships with veiy special recommendation. The
petition being to this eflect. That the petitioner, by His
Majesty's direction, some 20 years since disbursed 400L English,
in lieu whereof His Majesty about four years past granted
him a proportion of 600 acres in the county of Leitrim, which
the petitioner finds to come far short in value to the sum dis-
bursed, in regard the land lies in fractions, and is so barren
that there is no hope of any rent to be raised out of the same,
being seated amongst the worst sort of natives and far remote
from any British undertakers, market towns, or portable
rivers. The petitioner consequently desires that he may sur-
render his patent of those lands, and either have the 400Z.
paid him, or otherwise have a fitting proportion of lands in
tho next plantation. As the allegations appear to them (the
Commissioners) to be true, and in consideration of his faithful
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and honest services to the State for many years, and holding
him also to be a purchaser at a dearer rate than an undertaker,
they advise that he may have a good proportion of land
assigned to him in the next plantation, and part of his fine
being not yet paid, nor conditions of plantation performed for
planting the said 600 acres, no advantage should be taken
against him upon his recognizance, and he shoxild have time
given him to pay the arrears and finish his plantation until
Michaelmas 1G26, on entering into new recognizances. —
Serjeants' Inn, Fleet Street, 21st February 1624.
Signed : Humfrey May, Jo. Denham, Will. Jones, Nich.
Fortescue, He. Holcroft, Fra. Gofton, F. Dickenson.
Pp. 2. Endd.
Feb. 21. 1367. Commissioners for Irish Causes to the Privy Council.
v'(^''240^24^' '^^^ report upon the petition preferred by Mr. Sampson
Theobalds, who alleges that by reason of his attendance in
near place about the Viscount Grandison and the now Lord
Deputy, he was constrained to commit the trust of such build-
ings as he was bound to erect upon a proportion of land in
the King's County to certain persons there, who nevertheless
have deceived his expectation. They advise that he be given
time until Michaelmas twelvemonth for performing his said
building, on entering into a new recognizance to fulfil the
articles of the said plantation ; and concerning his suit to
have license to alienate the proportion, they hold it incon-
venient, and dare not advise them to give way thereto. — Ser-
jeants' Inne, Fleet Street, 21st February 1624.
Signed : Jo. Denham, Will. Jones, Nich. Fortescue, Fra.
Gofton, F. Dickenson, He. Holcroft. Ex. per Rob. Bran-
thwaite.
P. 1. Endd.
Feb. 27. 1368. Note by Robert Taylor, of Tallough, co. Waterford,
S.P., Ireland, Merchant.
' ' For four elephants' teeth weighing 109 lbs. for QI. sterling,
and seven roe hides at 7s. the piece, bought of Thomas Bardsey,
gent.
P. 1. Endd. : "Mr. Taylor's note."
Feb. 28. 1369. Ulster King of Arms : Fees of Honour.
^i^24?'24°'^' Order for the Irish nobility to pay fees of honor to the
' ' officers of arms in England, and not in Ireland, as claimed by
the Irish heralds.
This order is registered in the College of Arms, London, in
the Earl Marshal's book, marked I. 26, folio 9.
Signed : " Arundell and Surrey."
Pp. 2. Copy. Endd.
Feb. ? 1370. The Petition of John Quartes, Merchant Adventurer,
S.P., Ireland, to the KiNG.
' ' The petitioner, at the very earnest desire of the King's
ambassador. Sir Dudley Carlton, as likewise of his (the King's)
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colonels, the Earl of Oxford, the Earl of Essex, Sir Edward
Conway, Sir John Burlacy, in March and April last furnished
the said colonels with 8,400L sterling money for payment of
the King's troopers ixiaintained beyond the seas, at that time
when they were to go into the field towards the relief of Breda,
as well as in the field, when they could not otherwise have
been supplied. Of this sum of 8,400?. so long since disbursed
there is no more paid than 3,850?., and this was received in
June last, notwithstanding that the ambassador promised pay-
ment in a month or two after the advance. Being a young
man and a factor of very small means, and having furnished
this money upon his credit, petitioner can no longer maintain
it upon his credit, but must of necessity sink unless it please
him to give special order for the payment of it, which he
humbly craves, being for this occasion alone come over unto
England and left his affairs beyond the seas. John Quartes.
— No date.
P. 1.
March 6. 1371. Lord Deputy of Ireland to Conway.
%^{'24t'^25' Yesterday received a letter from Sir George Flower, Go-
vernor of Waterford, of which he sends him the enclosed
abstract. Knows not what to make of it, but as he hopes
they shall not be the first they (the Spaniards) will fall upon,
so is he resolved not to be the first that shall be afraid.
Urges speedier answers to their letters, and gives account of
the arrival of that morning of the post bark, which, after three
or four times putting to sea, was forced back to HoUyhead by
contrary winds, with four packets, the last of which, being of
the 26th of February, was broken open. A servant of his lying
then at Hollyhead tells him that he received it so from the
postboy, who brought it from Beaumoris, and that the boy
affirmed it came so to his hands. Suggests a searching inquiry.
—Dublin Castle, 6 February 1624.
P. 1. Signed. Add. Endd. Enclosing,
March. 1372. Abstract of a Letter from Sir George Flower, Governor of
S.P., Ireland, Waterford, dated 1st Mcorch 1624.
vol. 240, 25i. T7- jL 7 /. 7 . /. . 7
Yesterday some of their merchants arrived out of Lishone.
All the news they bring is that the great fleet lately ^prepared
in Spain, having put to sea from Gates [Cadiz] some five
weeks past for the Brasils, as was given out.
They say that all merchant strangers are called to a strict
account how they have disbursed all m,onies received for any
commodities sold by them in Spain for these 14 years past,
and in default are committed to close prison, and all their
goods seized for the King. There are some five merchants of
that town now prisoners there upon the same occasion, and
all their goods forfeited, and likewise of English, Scottish, and
French many. They report the Spanish coast is much mo-
lested by the Hollanders and Turkish men-of-war. One ship
freighted by some of the merchants of that town, being at sea
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in company of these merchants just arrived, was taken in
their view by three Turkish men-of-ivar, tvherein was lost
SfiOOl. in ready money, besides four of their young merchants
made slaves to the Turks, so that that poor place is altogether
beggared by them.
P. ]. Endd.
March 6. 1373. Lord Deputy of Ireland to Edward Nicholas, Secre-
S.P., Ireland, tary to the Duke of Buckingham.
vol. 240, 26. o n 1 •
Sends him enclosed for his Grace the examinations of cer-
tain Frenchmen, Kochellers and Brittons, with the copy of a
letter from Mr. Barham, his (Falkland's) deputy vice-admiral,
together with his answer thereto. Believes that the RoeheUers
upon better examination will be found to be pirates ; would
be glad, however, to be instructed how to deal with such cap-
tains of theirs as show their commissions, and this being a
leading case may serve as a precedent for the future. Has
sent the instructions he not long since received from his Grace
to his deputy vice-admiral, which would have been carried
without jealousy if they had come a year sooner. Commits
the speedy answer of these his letters to his care, who can
easily discern how expedition is available in such actions. —
Dublin Castle, 6 March 1624.
P. 1. Signed. Sealed. Add. : " To my very loving and
especial friend Edward Nicholas, secretary to the Duke of
Buckingham his Grace." Endd. : " The Lord Deputy certi-
fyeth the stay of two ships at Kinsale, the captain of the one
hath a copy of a commission from the Rochellers, the other
had none, but said that he was put into his ship, being a
prize taken by one that had a commission from the Rochellers.
Desires to know what he shall do with them, and for a precise
rule for the future."
vol. 240, 27.
March. 1374. The King to the Lord Deputy on the behalf of the
S.P., Ireland, SCOTTISH INHABITANTS of IRELAND.
Having lately received a petition in the name of all the
Scottish inhabitants of Ireland that for want of the deniza-
tion of themselves and those that have conveyed their estates
to them, they are advised that their estates are escheated, and
therefore desiring that the land in their holding may by com-
missioners there be found for the Bang in order to his re-
granting them to them. He (Falkland) is accordingly to give
warrant immediately for such commissions mider the Great
Seal there, to inquire concerning that point only, viz., what
title he (the King) has to the said lands for non-denization,
and that upon their return he take special order that the
same may remain unfiled, and that he pass not the lands so
found to any person whatsoever until further directions, which
he purposes immediately to give him for the perpetual securing
of his said subjects in their estates.
Pp. 2. Copy.
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March 7. 1375. The King to the Lord Deputy-.
S.P., Ireland, -pov Sir Edward Villiers, one of the gentlemen of the Privy
Toi. 240, 28. Chamber, to be made President of Munster.— Westminster,
7 March 1624.
Pp. 4. Copy.
March 7. 1376, John Bishop of Lincoln, Lord Keeper, to Conway.
^'^i' ■^''o'g"'^' Prays him to inform His Majesty that according to the
' ■ Earl of Ormond's petition, and a letter from the Master of
Requests, and two from Conway himself to the same effect,
Mr. Attorney and he presume to offer to His Majesty this'
inclosed letter ^ for extending his gTace and favor to the
said Earl of Ormond in regard of his late submission. The
effect of it is no more than this : to remove the present extent
from all the lands awarded by His Majesty to the Earl, and to
place the same by way of sequestration in the hands of the
Lord Chancellor and Under Treasurer of Ireland for the use
of the Earl, so long as he shall continue dutiful and conform-
able, but for the use of His Majesty in case the Earl shall
revolt from his last submission, allowing him, at all events
for his present maintenance, the sum of 1,000?. per annum.
This he conceives to be a fair mixture of His Majesty's justice
and mercy to the said Earl. — Westminster College, this 7th of
March 1624.
Signed: Jo. Lincoln, C.S.
P. 1. Add. Endd.
March 8. 1377.
S.P., Ireland,
TOl. 240, 30.
March 8. 1378,
S.P., Ireland,
vol. 240, 31.
The Bishops within the Escheated Counties of Ulster
to the King.
In the want of their head, the late primate of Armagh, of
worthy memory, presuming upon his gracious indulgence, they
are bold to implore his consideration of the inclosed petition ^
of their clergy, who being deprived of a great part of their
maintenance, have no other remedy left, but to prostrate them-
selves at his sacred feet for relief. The King of Kings lengthen
his blessed days amongst them to his (the King's) glory and
the prosperity of his kingdoms. — Dublin, 8th March 1624.
Signed : Tho. Kilmore, Ja. Clogherensis, Theo. Dromore,
George Derend, Aw. Rapotens.
P. 1. Sealed. Add. Endd.
Commissioners foe Irish Causes to the Privy Council.
Suggest that a petition preferred by Edward Scras and
Anne his wife, complaining of some hard measure offered them
by the Bishop of Cork, who (as they allege) has confirmed as
umpire an unjust award made by two arbitrators mutually
chosen for the ending of a controversy between them and him,
Davies, the registrar and commissary of the Bishop's Court,
concerning certain goods and lands claimed by the petitioners,
' Wanting.
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be referred to the President and Council of Munster. — Ser-
jeants' Inn, Fleet Street, 8th March 1624.
Signed : Will. Jones, He. Holcroft, Nich. Fortescue, Fra.
Gofton.
P. 1. Endd.
vol. 240, 32.
March. 1379. Peivy Council to the Lord Deputy.
^ni' 940^^9 ' "^^^ petition of Edward Scras and Anne his wife, being-
referred to the Commissioners for Irish Causes, they have
received a certificate, under the Commissioners' hands, that
the said Lord Bishop is desirous that the matter should be
again reheard, and that the petitioners allege they are now
able to produce better proofs. They therefore recommend to
him the petition, certificate, and other papers in this business,
and require him to rehear the cause. — Whitehall, — ^ March
1625.
P. 1. Endd. : " Edward Scras, his letter and certificate
from the Irish Commissioners, 1 625."
ol. 240, 33.
March 10. 1380. Lord Deputy of Ireland to the Privy Council.
^.^'Qi'n'aa''' Having had a sight of a letter lately arrived to Lord Docwra
from the Council of War there, directing him to deliver to Sir
Thomas Rotheram and Captain Pinner [Pynnar] 1,000?. for
the building of three new citadels at Waterford, Cork, and
Gal way, in each place one, and they to be the first works which
should be begun, and the preparations to be made presently,
and when his warrants of assistance were craved for taking
up of carriages and materials he was in doubts what to do :
1st, because he had received no information of it himself from
the Council of War, nor any directions from the Privy Council,
that might be his sufficient warrant to appear ; 2ndly, because
of the danger of disorder in the two towns of Cork and
Waterford if they should be alarmed at these preparations
for putting bridles in their mouths, having in former times
given sufficient testimony of their impatience to submit to it,
as may witness, the not-to-be-forgotten violence wherewith
Cork fell upon the new fort, then built to command them,
wheij upon notice of the Queen's death ihey fell furiously
upon it, and pulled it down to the ground, notwithstanding
that Tyrone was then overcome and the heart of the rebellion
broken.
Upon these considerations he conceived it the safest course
to publish it for his intention to begin the fortifications with
the repair of the fort of Halbowlinge, in the mouth of the
river of Cork, and with the enlarging the fort of Duncannon,
in the mouth of the river of Waterford (for he had already
made sufficient preparations out of the poor portion of Con-
cordatum monies), and under these two colours to lay in at
lEIankinMS.
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the several towns their several preparations, and upon the
arrival of the new companies with their supplies to place in
Waterford a garrison of 400 or 500 men, and in Cork 300 or
400 more, to repress any resistance of the proceedings of the
engineers, for they might resist without these forces to contain
them in their duties. The opinion of some of the Council
here, being the best experienced men-of-war in this kingdom,
agreeing with these views of his, he is resolved so to pro-
ceed, and thus humbly presents it to their view.
Complains that being deprived of all power to do any man
good by his own authority laere, or there by his recommenda-
tion, makes all men shun relation to him and dependency
upon him ; and thus he has been ever since the Earl of
Middlessex took upon him the supervision of the aifairs of
that kingdom, and that he (Falkland) received the sword not
without some prejudice to His Majesty's honor and service.
Appeals to them whether it is not fit that the number and
places of the new forts to be erected and the old to be re-
paired being resolved upon there, it should not be remitted to
them who are on the spot to choose which of them shall first
be begun with, which next, and which last. Lastly, presses
for more timely answers to their letters, for stirring times
cannot brook those neglects and delays which the cahns of
peace can endure. For the more speedy dispatch of letters
and more certain passages, it were requisite to have another
post bark employed, and they better paid than the present
one. It were not amiss that some order were taken for
establishing of posts to some parts of that kingdom. But
these being matters of char'ge he can do no more than pro-
pound them. — Dublin Castle, 10th March 1624.
Pp. 3. Signed. Add. Endd.
■vol. 240, .34.
March 12. 1381, Sir FRAi^cis Blundell to Conway.
toT 240^^4^' -^y ■^^^ (Conway's) servant and Blundell's old acquaintance,
Mr. Weld, has received Conway's letters of the 16th of Feb.
last. He is yesterday gone towards the Lady Conway's, and
by him has written to her to persuade her to embrace with
•love and thanks the noble offers he is pleased to tender her by
his hands ; and has advised him to the best of his under-
standing how to carry himself in his treaties with the lady
who has a spirit more great than well guided he fears. He
(Conway), howsoever, has taken a fair course to declare himself
a noble brother to all the world, and the blame must rest
where it is deserved.
His letter shall be a warrant to him to furnish Mr. Weld
with more money than he will call for, but hitherto he has so
little cause to make use of him in that kind, as he has left in
his (Bhindell's) hands 50Z. until he returns. — Dublin, the
12th March 1624.
P. 1. Hoi. Sealed. Add. Endd.
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March 12. 1382. Florence M'Carthy to Conway.
voT 24™^ 3°*^' "^^"^ endeavors of those who continue his restraint these
24 years, without his being ever called to answer or charged
for any matter, has been such as made him fearful of all men,
and moved him to intreat Mr. Andrew Windsor to learn
whether any deal against him with him (Conway), whose
answer encouraged him to l-rouble him. His father-in-law
and predecessor in the seignory and lands of Desmond, the
late Earl of Clancarthy, mortgaged certain lands to Sir
Valentine Brown, of whose son (when after the Earl's death
he refused to take his money and deliver it) he (Florence) com-
plained to Queen Elizabeth, who, on the advice of her Privy
Council, ordered him that land which shortly after he re-
covered from the rebels and enjoyed until Sir Valentine's son
got some of his friends to inform against him and to work
his commitment for a bond of 201. or SOL, passed many years
before for a gentleman of Ireland who was a suitor in Eng-
land ; upon this complaint he was committed and sent hither,
where the late Earl of Salisbury was wrought, to have him
kept close in the Tower, contrary to Queen Elizabeth's plea-
sure, who knew him well, whom he served long, and to His
Majesty, who, after his coming, granted him oftentimes his
liberty, and by whom he was in the end, after 14 years'
restraint, confined upon bonds of the Earls of Thomond,
Clanricard, Westmeath, and Antrim, and others. Being
deprived of his lands and disabled to prosecute his cause by
his confinement, he petitioned His Majesty for means or
liberty to recover means of his living, which being referred to
the Lords Wilmot, the Lord Docwra, and others of the
Council there, it was concluded that he should have his liberty,
and His Majesty's letters to have his lands, which he followed
until his (Florence's) son came hither and desired him to pass
his living and deliver his evidences to him. Upon refusal his
son protested before many that he would get him committed
to the Tower, because the Earl of Thomond, one of his sureties,
was dead, and that they would commit him until he found
another.
His committal wrought by his ill-willers has in 10 years
cost him for his charges so much that in that time he was
driven to sell or mortgage to Sir James Lancaster, Sir Thomas
Hewit, and Sir George Horsey, and others, about 400Z. land a
year. After about a year and four months' confinement upon
the like color, being ordered his liberty, he is notwithstand-
ing restrained, and is now, by order of the Lords, removed to
the Gatehouse until he finds further security in place of the
Earl of Thomond and Sir Patrick Barnewell, who are dead.
Is here kept in a little, narrow, close room, without sight of
the air, where his life, that is above 70 years of age, after his
long restraint, is much endangered. Notwithstanding that his
other sureties are still available, and that the heirs of those
■ dead are found, he is not suffered to go out under safe custody
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to speak to any that would be bound for Mm, but kept there
without any allowance of His Majesty or means of his own,
whereby himself and his two young sons and servants are like
to perish, except he (Conway) shall obtain leave for him to go
under safe custody to speak to his friends. Desires to know
whether he shall bring those sureties to his Honor (Conway),
or to whom else, to take their bonds, and he will procure the
Earl of Ormond to be bound instead of the Earl of Thomond
and others of sufficiency for Sir P. Barnewell.
P. 1. Hoi. Add. Endd.
March 14. 1383. Order of the Lords touching Sir James Ware, Auditor-
S.P., Ireland, General of Ireland.
^° ■ " ' ■ Recommend that a letter be sent to Ireland in his favour
for divers allowances and the arrears thereof, for which he has
petitioned. — At Sheriff Puckhurst's house in London, the
14th March 1624.
Pp. 2. Endd.
March 15. 1384. Fines for Ploughing by the Horses' Tails.
Docqiiet Book. Warrant to pay to Sir Wm. Uvedale, Treasurer of the
Chambers, 1,250?. for surrender of a former grant made to him
of fines and forfeitures on a penal statute in Ireland for
reforming the abuse of drawing their ploughs by the tails of
horses or other beasts.
Bocquet.
March 15. 1385. The King to Falkland, Lord Deputy of Ireland.
Docqiiet Book. jjg ^g duly to observe the instructions for the plantations
there, and to maintain inviolably the credit of that great
office ; also to confirm W. Gray, assignee to John O'Carroll,
the possession of four plough lands, not to suffer the same to
be questioned by any old titles or pretences.
Bocquet.
March 18. 1386. The King to the Lord Deputy of Ireland.
S.P., Ireland, jj^ consequence of the Earl of Ormonde's submission under
^^ ■ ' ■ his hand and seal to the King's award, in the suit between
■him and the Earl of Desmond and his wife, and upon his
honor to make real performance of the same on his part, he
has released him for the present from his imprisonment there,
and is resolved that the proceedings upon the extent for the
forfeiture of the Earl's bond of lOO.OOOL shall be mitigated
against him there. He accordingly orders that the rents of
all such lands, &e. as by the awards are to remain to the Earl
of Ormond shall not during his conformity be paid into the
Exchequer, but sequestered into the hands of the Lord Chan-
cellor and Vice-Treasurer of Ireland till the execution of such
conveyances and acts of law here as are to be performed here
by the said Earl ; and on the full accomplishment of the
King's awards he will give further order for the final dis-
charge of the said bond, In the meantime the Earl of
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Yol. 240, 38.
Ormond shall be allowed by the sequestrators towards his
maintenance here 1,000Z. a year, the first payment to be made
out of the first receipts tliat shall come in out of his lands,
leases, and hereditaments. The Deputy is, therefore, to take
the requisite steps to this effect, and further is to give
express charge and command in the King's name to the Earl
of Desmond and his lady that they make all convenient speed
to come over hither, that he (the King) may see all things
really performed on both sides, as well for settling the in-
heritance of this land in peace, as for such honorable recon-
ciliation between the parties as is fit. — Whitehall, 18th March
1624.
Pp. 2. Copy. Endd.
Duplicate copy of the above.
Pp. 2. Endd.
S.P., Ireland,
vol. 240, 38a.
March 20. 1389,
S.P., Ireland,
vol. 240, 38b.
March. 1390.
S.P., Ireland,
vol. 240, 39.
1388. The King to the Lord Deputy.
Confers upon the Viscount Valentia, as a raark of his
favour, the command of that troop of horse which Lord
Chichester had, and now fallen vacant by his death. — Theo-
balds, 18th March 1624.
P. 1. Copy. Endd.
Council of War for Ireland to Sir Edward Chi-
chester.
By their letter of the 5th of March apprised him that His
Majesty had disposed of his brother's companies, both of
horse and foot, to Sir Frederic Hamilton, and prayed him
that as his brother had received by warrant from them 500?.
for the raising, arming, and furnishing of 25 horsemen as an
addition to his troop of horse, either to deliver that sum to
Sir Frederic Hamilton or such arms and furniture as were
already purchased, together with what balance of money should
be remaining ; but His Majesty having since disposed of his
brother's troop of horse to the Lord Viscount of Valentia,
together with the additional 25 horse to be raised and added,
they request him (if he have not already delivered the arms
and monies to Sir Frederic Hamilton, to deliver them to the
Lord Viscount Valentia, &c.— Whitehall, 20th March 1624.
Signed: 01. Grandison, G. Carew, Robert Mansell, Jh.
Ogle, Tho. Button.
P. 1. Signed. Seeded. Add. Endd.
Commissioners for the Review of the Establish-
ment to the Privy Council of England.
Their report upon Lord Chancellor Loftus's petition.'
Signed : 01. Grandison, G. Carew, Rich. Weston.
Pp. 2. Endd.
' The suggestions of the Commibsioiicrs being all adopted and recommended to
the King b)' the Privy Council in their letter of 21st March 1625 next foUowinn-
are omitted liere,
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March 21. 1391. LoRBs of the Privy GotJNCiL to the King.
^'^'mo' ^4o' They referred the complaint of Lord Viscount Loftus, Chan-
' ■ cellor of Ireland, concerning the detriments he suffered by the
last establishment there, to Lord Grandison, the Lord Carew,
and the Chancellor of the Exchequer, to whom the King had
formerly referred the consideration of the last establishment ;
and upon their report they conceive it just that his fee of
6s. 8d. per diem granted to him for life by letters patent for
execution of the Judge Marshal's place should be again put
into charge, and be paid with all the arrears out of the in-
crease of the revenue by the improvement of the Court of
Wards there, provided that an abatement of the said arrear
to the 6th of April 1623 be defalked according to the King's
general direction in that behalf And that his pension of 9s.
per diem, which was so ranked in the establishment as there
was little hope of his receiving it, may be paid with the
arrears (making like abatement) out of the aforesaid increase
of the Court of Wards. And lastly, that he may enjoy
a moiety of the fines of original writs issuing out of the
Chancery there, by which means his interest shall be joined
with His Majesty's for the advancement of the profit thereof
— WhitehaU, the 21st March 1624.
Signed : G. Cant, Jo. Lincoln, James Ley, R. Mandeville
Arundell, 01. Grandison, G. Carew, T. Edmonds, Jo. Suckling,
Robert Naunton, Alb. Morton, Rich. Weston, Jul. Csesar.
Pp. 2. Add. Endd.
March 24. 1392. Letter to the Lord Deputy op Ireland.
Docquet. jjg -g ^^ confirm to David Boyde and his heirs all lands
in Ulster purchased by him from Sir Hugh Montgomery,
but which come to the Crown on account of his want of
denization.
Docquet.
s.r. Ireland, 1393, The King to the Lord Deputy of Ireland.
Vol. 240, 41.
Has been informed by the Privy Council, upon petition
to them of the Chancellor of Ireland, the Viscount Loftus,
that the profits of that place are very small, and that being
a layman he is unfurnished of such spiritual advancements
as many of his predecessors have had exercising that place.
Considering, therefore, his long and faithful service, and their
advice that it is fit for the dignity of that place and the
advancement of the King's profits his said Chancellor should
have a* moiety of the fines of original writs issuing out of the
Court of Chancery there, he authorises and requires Falkland
to cause a grant to be forthwith passed unto the Chancellor
of the moiety of the profits issuing to the King out of the
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fines of original writs, in such a manner as shall be devised
by the King's learned counsel of that kingdom.
P. 1. Copy.
March 21. 1394. The King to the Lord Deputy of Ireland.
Yoi. 24o5.' Duplicate copy of No. 1393.
March 21. 1395. Notes out of the Council Book concerning Payments
S P. Ireland, in IRELAND.
Vol. 240, 43. j^^^ ^^^ ^g^^^ ^g^g^ ^^j ^^
Order that dSll. 10s. lOd., fallen upon casting of the fort of
Dunganon, shall go to the payment of Sir Thomas DuttOn
upon the list among the presidents, governors, and officers of
the army.
October the l7th, 1628, fol. 60.
The Lord Wilmot and the other officers of that provincial
court to be paid their increase out of the custom revenue.
31 January 1623, fol. 114.'
Sir James Blunt to be paid his pension of 200?. per annum,
with the 200?. per annum bought of Sir William Harrington,
payable out of the county of Wicklow.
Confirmed by the King's letter.
6th April 1624, fol. 134.
A letter from the Lords that the perpetuity to the college
of Dublin shall be duly paid every half-year, notwithstanding
the last establishment and any other directions that have been
given for the observing thereof, if the same cannot be otherwise
performed.
A letter that Nicholas Fitz-Gerald shall be paid his pension,
with the arrears, notwithstanding any former directions or
instructions, with all convenient speed.
30th June 1624, fol. 175.
That William Bourne shall be paid his arrears and pension
with convenient speed notwithstanding any former directions.
16th February 1624, fol. 360.
That the captains, officers, and soldiers of horse and foot
shall from such time as the new levies be added to them be
paid next after the Lord Deputy and judges before all others
as they stand in the old estabhshment. This order is confirmed
by their Lordships' letters to the Lord Deputy the 18th of the
said month : fol. 161.
February ultimo 1624, fol. 378. .
The Earl of Clanricard to be duly paid his fee of 10s. per
diem notwithstanding any former order.
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March 24. 1396,
S.P., Ireland,
vol. 240, 44.
March. 1397.
S.P., Ireland,
vol. 240, 44 I.
March 14th, 1624, fol. 384.
Order for the continuance of Sir James Ware's fee of 10s.
per diem and the arrears to be paid without any abatement.
Also a grant of allowance of 501. per annum to himseK for
certifying of the accounts of the revenue to the Lord Treasurer
over and above that which hath been allowed to his clerks.
The pension of 10s. to be paid out of the new improvements
of escheated lands in the King and Queen's County.
March 21, 1624, fol. 387.
The fee of 6s. 8d. per diem restored to the Lord Chancellor
of Ireland as Judge Marshal to be paid out of the improvement
of the Court of Wards. And likewise his pension of 98.
per diem.
Pp. 2, Endd.
The Master and Comptroller of the Court of
Wards in Ireland to the Privy Council.
Have long expected the resolution of the judges there
in the law cases concerning wardships and " Primer seisins,"
carried from hence by the late commissioners.
Those resolutions of the judges were to have been sent
hither shortly, being now above a year since. They trust
that the loss of revenue arising thereby may not be imputed
to them, who for the want of them cannot increase his
Majesty's present profit. They have had one of those cases
fully argued by His Majesty's counsel here and by the
lawyers on the other side in presence of all the judges, viz. : —
Whether the heir of cestui que use in fee or feetail, being of
full age at the time of the death of his ancestor, be by the
statute of 4th Henry 7th compellable to sue livery. But the
judges declined to give their opinions, inasmuch as His Majesty
had declared that the opinion should come from his judges
and learned counsel in England.
They (the Master and Comptroller of the Court of Wards )
have in acquittal of themselves sent the bearer, the surveyor
of wards, to remind them of them, though he may not be well
spared here from His Majesty's service.— 24 March 1624.
Signed : W. Parsons, R. Bolton.
Pp. 2. Sealed. Add. Endd. Enclosing,
Upon search of some of the records we find these follow-
ing precedents. That the heir of cestui que ttse, being of full
age at the time of the death of his ancestors, did sue livery,
having no lands descended in demesn.
Anno 3 cfc 4 Phil. & Mary, Rott. 9, in the Chief Remem-
brancer's office, it ap2oears by office taken after the death of
Sir Christopher Plunhet, of Rathmore, in the county of
Meath, that he died seized of an use or trust of divers lands
in the said county held by knight's service in capite, and that
Oliver Plunkett ruas his son and heir and of full age, and
thereupon Oliver sued his livery in eodem anno.
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Anno 2 Eliz., Eott. 2, a like case after the death of
Richard Aylmer, of the Lyons, in tlie county of Kildare, who
was seized of an use in tail male of the manor of Gloncurry
in said county.
Anno 10 Eliz., Rott. 4ith, the like after the death of Piers
Talbott, of Fassaughroe, in the county of Dublin, ivho died
seized of a use in tail of the manor of Rathdowne, and that
John Talbott his son and heir was of full age. And in
Anno 13 Eliz. the said John Talbott sued his livery.
Then follow the cases of Sir Nicholas Bevorox, of Ball-
nagir, in the county of Wexford ; of Maurice Lord Viscount
Fermoy, in the county of Cork ; of Walter Tuite, of Moneley,
in Westmcath ; and of Philip Devorox, of the county of Wex-
ford ; all shoiuing a like course.
Pp. 2. Copy. Endd.
S.P., Ii-eland, 1398. LOED DEPUTY OF IbELAND to CONWAY.
vol. 240, 45.
Requests him to let His Majesty know that he is in the
pursuit of the discovery of a dangerous conspiracy, which
seems to have spread itself far in the Lower Leinster, as far
as from the Wyndegates in Wickloe to Rosse in Wexford,
about by the walls of Kilkenny, unto the " Townes end " of
Carlogh, amongst those four nations, as they term them, the
Butlers, the Birnes, the Cavanaghes, and the Tooles.
Of the Butlers accused, one is in the Castle of Dublin
named John Butler, brother to Sir Edward Butler, a gentle-
man that hath served well in this particular business by
cutting off the head of one Murrogh Baccagh Cavanagh
and apprehending others of his accomplices, who being brought
to justice, some have suffered death in obstinacy of resolution
to confess nothing, others have revealed, and are therefore
reserved to make their accusations good. The sister of this
Butler is wife unto Sir Edmond Blanchfeild, who is indicted
in the King's Bench for the murder of one Mr. Pursell.
There are others of the Butlers accused, who are not yet in
hand, but he hopes shortly to have them. And must tell
him that Sir Edward Butler himself is not free from sus-
picion notwithstanding his present diligence and endeavors,
for they (the Deputy and Council) suppose Murrogh Baccagh
had not lost his head but for fear his tongue should tell
tales. But of him (Sir Edward) they as yet take no notice
but good.
Of the Byrnes, two of Phelim M'Pheagh's sons are accused,
the eldest and the youngest, Bryan and Tyrlogh, the most
civilly bred of all his sons. He has them both in Dublin
Castle and pregnant proofs against them, though both stand
stifly to the denial of their accusations, but that is no argu-
ment of their innocence.
When the judges of assize for the Leinster circuit shall
have returned with their more particular information of what
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they find, and some other essays that he has in hand are
sorted to effect, he (Conway) shall hear again. In the mean-
time, beseeches him to represent to His Majesty how vain a
thing it is to suppose to content Phelym M'Pheagh and his
sons by indulgently suspending the taking of the lands in
his country into his (the King's) own hands, for which His
Majesty's title is fully and fairly found. The only sure and
safe way is thereupon to build a fort, to settle a garrison, and
establish a plantation, which may break the dependencies on
the great ones there, and be near them to discern and over-
awe them in their proceedings. For they imderstand his
delay to be but fear of the times, and these fears beget their
presumption and confidence. A resolute course would restrain
them. For this is without all peradventure true, whatsoever
His Majesty may do lawfuUy, if he wiU do it resolutely he
shall do it safely in this kingdom. And he may believe him,
they have no such danger in this kingdom as these two.
Too much apprehensions of danger expressed there, and too
great neglect of seasonable supplies of money and munition
to the little army here, and the discontinuance of the autho-
rity of the Deputy and Council from thence. Maintain the
men and send the money, and aU shall be done without any
peril.
Sir John Bathe's employment did no good, much hurt rather.
As he was commanded, he gave him countenance ; but he (Falk-
land) had written his opinion largely and freely to Conway
concerning those propositions of his (Bathe's) at that time,
but durst not send it, because he then discovered on a sudden
such a decided combination against him (Falkland) by those
who pretend to have their chief relation to Conway, amongst
whom Sir Francis Annesley is not the least violent nor the
least impertinent. — Dublin Castle, 25 March 1625.
Pf. 2. Signed. Sealed. Add. Endd.
March 25. 1399. An Obder of the Privy Council op England.
w'.'24o! 46^' '^^ P^y Sir Francis Blundell his pension of 8s. Irish per
diem, with the arrears, out of the improvements of the
greenwax money and other casual revenue.
Pf. 2. Gofy. Endd.
^■^,-l]f^'^^' 1400. The King to the Lord Deputy of Ireland.
vol. 240, 47.
For the encouragement of his well-beloved cousin the
Viscount Barry and Buttevant, one of the ancient nobility of
Ireland and the chief of a very honorable and well-deserving
English family planted there from the first conquest, he
creates him Earl of [Barrrymore ^] in his said kingdom of
Ireland, &c.
P. 1. Signed by the King. Examined by Holcroft, Endd.
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[No date.] 1401.
After 1619 ?
S.P. Ireland,
uol. 240, 48.
Commissioners for Irish Causes to Lords of the
Council.
Have heard Sir Thomas Fitzwilliams and his counsel con-
cerning the matters in his petition, but have not heard
Christopher Fitzwilliams and his other brothers ; but in their
absence have viewed the decree of the late Lord Chan-
cellor of Ireland, ultimo Januariw, 16*° Jac, wherein 5201.
and 201. costs are decreed for Christopher FitzwiUiams
against the said Sir Thomas, which decree and those for the
younger brothers of Sir Thomas of like nature they (the
Commissioners) consider to be something strict and worthy
of being reconsidered in these following points : —
1. Sir Thomas Fitzwilliams, the petitioner's grandfather,
settled his estates to the use of himself for life ; remainder to
the use of Richard Fitzwilliams, the petitioner's father, for
life ; remainder to the petitioner and the heirs male of his
body, &c. Richard, after the death of his father, being but
tenant for life, and the inheritance being in the petitioners,
contrived a new settlement to be made in the petitioner's
minority with a purpose to charge the estates, and made a
lease for 21 years to the use of his last will, and by his will
limited the said 520?. to Christopher, and other portions to
other brothers, to be paid out of the lands demised, and
charged the lands with an increase of jointure to his wife.
All which, he being but tenant for life, had no power by law
to do, and they (the Commissioners) therefore doubt if it may
be decreed in equity contrary to the first trust.
2. After mentioning two other technical points, they sug-
gest that the Lord Deputy, calling to him the Lord Chancellor,
the two Chief Justices, and the Master of the Rolls, should
hear the parties there present and their counsel on both sides,
and mediate an end if they can, or otherwise to certify their
Lordships some answer to the said particular points, that they
(the Lords) may take such further course as shall be fit.
Signed : James Ley, William Jones.
P. 1. Copy, Endd.
vol. 240, 1. 1402.
Undated Papers, Jas. I. — Bound up in Vol. 240.
Project for Fishing in Ireland
Ireland yields, or may be made to yield, all or the most of
the commodities required for setting up this fishery in little
time, except masts, sails, pitch, tar, and salt, which may be
supplied out of other countries better than is Holland,
that wants every one of these commodities. The distance
from Holland to Scotland, where the Hollanders first cast
their nets to fish, is 230 leagues, nor do they seek the shore
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at any time, be it fair weather or foul, until they have made
an end of their fishing, and then repair home to repack their
fish and return upon a new voyage again. If they (the pro-
jectors) erect houses on the shore in Ireland and employ
people upon those businesses, whilst the barks and men con-
tinue their fishing, they shall gain Ithe time in which the
Hollanders return home to repack ; and while the Hollanders
sail 230 leagues, and are forced to keep the sea in foul
weather (in which they cannot fish), they (the projectors) will
not need to sail four leagues out of the harbour in Ireland
before they apply themselves to fishing. If the weather wiU
not permit them to fish at sea, then may they harbour them-
selves, and in the same harbour or sound take many kinds of
fish, so that in fair weather or foul there shall be no day lost
from labour or profit.
It may be conceived that in four years, if this fishing be
followed, there will be 20,000 people set at work, which will
feed on the victuals of Ireland, and prove a great preserving
of victuals in England.
The northern seas afford the Hollanders but two sorts of
fish, cod and herring. Ireland yields as great plenty of both,
besides these several fishes following : pilchards, the best in
Europe, which are vented in the Straits ; hake and cod, much
esteemed in Biscay ; ray and conger, in Britain [Brittany] ;
salmon and buckhorn, desired in all countries ; cod and lyng,
with the train oil that comes of them, vented in England,
Thus it may be seen that there are seven sorts of fish for two,
and everyone of them esteemed in several countries, so that
there is no fear of cloying the market.
Whereas the trade of Burdeux taketh up a great quantity
of their monies for return of wines, he conceives that the fish
they shall vent thither, with some small help of other com-
modities, will return as much wine as England will spend, to
the saving their monies at home ; their hake, salmon, will
bring iron from Biscay, which will preserve their woods atjhome.
How to overthrow the greatest gain and commodity the
Hollanders have by their fishing.
Contrasts the five ports of Ireland and her position, with
other advantages, over Holland, and shews that by this project
they must overthrow the greatest gain the Hollanders have by
fishery.
This fishing borders upon the county of Mayo, the inhabi-
tants the most barbarous and dangerous people in all Ireland,
and in the time of Tyrone's war his chiefest nursery, and to
this day so much given to idleness that their only dependence
is upon the depredation and spoils of pirates, brought in
amongst them by reason of the convenience and goodness of
their harbours, for there is their common rendezvous, and to
this day there is no repairing thither of any nation to come
to fish, the last were Biscayners, which was very long since.
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If, therefore, His Majesty, for reformation and better sub-
jecting the people, as also for the utter banishing of the access
of pirates on those coasts, will grant a patent for 30 years to
some 40 gentlemen -willing to undergo the charge for that
jSshing, and to have a grant of the distance, which is from
Atkle [Achil] Head to the Staggs of Broadhaven, in length 8
leagues or thereabouts, they doubt not in short time by that
means to build fair towns, set 20,000 people at work, increase
great store of mariners and shipping, enlarge His Majesty's
customs to a great matter, and increase a great trade, to the
benefit of England and Ireland.
Signed : Lo. Falkland, Lo. Carew, Lo. Brooke, Mr. Trea-
surer, Sir J. Csesar.
P2X 2. Co^jy. Endcl. : " Project for fishing in Ireland."
S.P., Ireland, 1403. The NAMES of the Irish Gentlemen of Geat's Inn.
' " 1. Bradey, who lodges in a low chamber at the east end
of Mr. Wm. Ellis, his buildings in Gray's Inn, but not in
commons.
2. Barnwall, Jo., who lodges at the east end of Gray's Inn
Chapel, but not in commons.
3. Byse, who, when he is in town, lodges at one Jackson's,
a victualler in Holborne.
4. Hurley, who lodges at Mr. FuUwood's new buildings.
5. Ball, who lodges at one Stanley's, a joiner, hard by Staple
Inn.
6. Sedgrave, James 1 lodge at Jackson's aforesaid, but
7. Sedgrave, Richard J are not in commons.
8. Morris, Jo. 1 , ■ ,
9. FitzwilJiam, Nich. /^^^ ^°* ^^ *°^^-
P. 1. Endd. : " Grayes Inne, Irishmen."
S.P., Ireland, 1404, IeISHMEN at STAPLE InN.
' ■ There has not begn in commons in Staple Inn which are as
yet of that house any more Irishmen at any time within
these three years but these which are hereunder named.
1. Charles Egan, gent., went into Ireland (as far as he can
leam) about five weeks last past.
2. Christofer Verdon, gent., lies in this city, and is, as he
hears, at Ball's ordinary in Fleet Street most ordinarily.
3. Edward Tafe [Taaffe], of Cookstone (county of Louth) in
Ireland, gent. He cannot learn whether he be in England or
in Ireland.
4. Thomas Roache, gent. ; he lies in High Holborne, but has
not been in commons these six weeks.
Thomas Shore, principal.
To the Worshipful the Reader of Gray's Inn.
P. 1. Endd, : " Staple Inn, Irishmen."
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James I. 1405. SiE Anthony Aucher's Eeqtjest.
S.P., Ireland, iji^ ]^Q^yQ ^n exception to be inserted in any grant of con-
^° ■ ' ■ cealment, namely, of all lands escheated by the attainder of
the knight of the valley.
P. 1. Endd.
[James I.] 1406. Petition of James Macguiee to the Ejng.
^'^{'uo^^' Prays for restoration of the lands of TuUie and KiUiwillen,
^°' ' ' wrongfully withheld by Michel Willoughby from the late
Patrick Macguire.
P. 1. Endd.
[James 1.] 1407. A Note of such Lands as Capt. Dea died seized of,
S.P., Ireland, being 1,000 Acres:
^° ■ ^*°' ■ First. Port Chester, Cnocke na Viegh, Boly Bradagh, the
two Killbeggs, Gurtin, Boly na Cunna. All these lands fell
to the King for want of heirs ; his brother's children were his
heirs, two of them died beyond seas, aiid the other, named
Shean O'Dea, is in London to get his pardon. Clochoge is the
county of Kentherlagh [Catherlagh ?].
James I. 1408. Petition of Richard Robinson, of Coleraine, Merchant,
S.P., Ireland, to SiR DuDLET Carleton, Lord Ambassador for His
Tol..240,6. Majesty.
Respecting the capture of his ship by a States' man-of-
war.
P. 1.
[James I.] 1409. The Petition of Hugh Byrne to the King.
^^ '240^"^' Came over to England 11 years ago, and two years after his
' ' ' father and five brothers were committed to Dublin Castle by
the malicious suggestions of their adversaries, who brought
condemned persons as witnesses against them, and they were
not permitted to plead for themselves, neither were they
within 24 miles of the place where they were indicted and
found guilty by a jury picked out for that purpose, and the
petitioner was found guilty likewise.
Upon a petition being presented to His Majesty in behalf
of petitioner's father, Phelim M'Feagh, and the rest, commis-
sion was directed to the Lord Primate, the Lord Archbishop
of Dublin, the Lord Chief Justice of the King's Bench, and
Sir Arthur Savage, when, upon examination of the case, they
were set at liberty. The petitioner, being out of the country,
stands still indicted, notwithstanding the proceedings against
him and the rest were found false.
Desires he may have His Majesty's pardon.
P. 1.
James I. 1410. Petition of "William Lecshland to the Privy Council.
^v^i'.24o''8^ Bought in Ireland 100,000 pipe staves, with promise to
have them shipped for Spain, upon which he hired a ship at
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London to ship the same, but upon its arrival at Ireland was
forbidden by the Lords Justices.
Desires a warrant to the Lord Justices for permission to
ship the same.
^yoi'ilo^id' ^^^^' Petition of William Clowes and Michel Andeew,
' ■ His Majesty's Surgeons, to the King.
For several proportions of land in the next plantation to be
ide ii "
P. 1.
made in Connaught.
About 1412. A Manuscript entitled "The Irish Monarchy."
James I. Contains a chronology of the monarchs of Ireland from
v^."24o!2a^' Slanius, whose reign began A.M. 2481, to Eoderick the Third,
surnamed Concobar, A.D. 1162, and the coming of the Eng-
lish imder King Henry II. This chronicle was compiled
from the works of Dr. Keating and John Colgan, and contains
the relation of a variety of outrageous and remarkable acts
attributed to the several sovereigns.
Pp. 27.
[1625.] 1413. Petition to the King of Owin O'Sultvane, Esq., of
S.P., Ireland, Down Keyran, County of Kerrye in Ireland.
That the petitioner and his ancestors had been long seized
in fee simple of divers ploughlands, some fishings, &c. in the
county of Kerry, held of His Majesty by knight's service in
capite, as appeared by an office taken upon the death of
Owin O'Sulyvane, the petitioner's grandfather, who in the
late wars gave good testimony of his loyalty to the Crown of
England, not unknown to the Lord Viscount WiUmot, then a
commander in the province of Munster. Was desirous to settle
his estate and to create English tenures in his country by
erecting certain manors there for the better civilizing of those
parts, and likewise to increase His Majesty's revenues. He
desired His Majesty's directions to the Lord Deputy of Ire-
land to pass to the petitioner and his heirs upon surrender
all his said lands, &c., with power to create one or more
manors with court leets and court barons, fairs and markets,
&c. within the said manors, to be held of His Majesty by
such tenures, &c. as the premises were then holden, at an
increase of five pounds more than the former rent.
P. 1. No endorsement or date.
[1625.] 1414. Petition of Captain Edmund Butler to the Lords
S.P., Ireland, oF THE COUNCIL.
' ' The Archduchess having by patent appointed the petitioner
to be captain of a company, on account of his dutiful and
sufficient service performed to her, and their Lordships,
upon the like grant and for the like service, having granted to
others leave to take up their companies voluntaries, prayed
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that they would give him leave to raise up a company of
voluntaries in Ireland, as others formerly had done.
P. 1.
[1625.] 1415. Petition of Sir Edwaed Fish, Bart., to the Pkivy
S.P., Ireland, COUNCIL.
' ' That the petitioner's father Sir John Fish, Bart., lately
deceased, in the late plantation of Ulster, had^ acres
conferred upon him in the county Cavan, and upon his pro-
portion had performed all conditions of plantation in his
lifetime. Upon the petitioner's intermarriage with Dame
Elizabeth Heton, daughter of the late Bishop of Ely, his said
father passed an estate of his proportion in reversion to the
petitioner, who, lately going over to Ireland to enjoy the
benefit of his father's grant to him, was interrupted in the
possession of the said lands by his sister Mistress Mary Fish
upon pretence of an interest due unto her by the petitioner's
father's will. And she not only detained the possession
thereof from the petitioner, but the goods and cattle left
upon the said lands.
Prayed that the cause might be heard by the Lord Deputy
of Ireland.
P. 1. Endd. : " 1625."
[1625.] 1416. Petition of Conwaie Mannynge alias Manlet, of
S.P., Ireland, London Merchant, to the Loed Viscount Mande-
^°'- ^^^' ^^^- VILLE, Lord President of the Privy Council.
The petitioner, being a native of Ireland and desirous to
better his fortune, travelled into France, where he continued a
long time, but having acquired means, repaired to London
twelve years ago, where he had since continued trading as a
merchant.
Since his coming to that kingdom his estate had become so
impaired by his losses, that without their Lordships' favour
he should be unable to satisfy His Majesty and others his
creditors.
That certain persons in the absence of the petitioner had
wrongfully entered upon lands in the county of Galway de-
scended to petitioner from his father deceased. Prayed that
he might be ordered the repossession thereof by the Lord
Deputy.
P. 1.
[1625.] 1417. The Names of those who bought Goods of the Pieate
S.P., Ireland, Campane at Lymecon, in the West of Ieeland.
■vol. 240, 12a. Tvr X- tt 1 t
Martm Harman bought of this pirate to the value of 200?.
Justice Bradye was thought to be partner with him. The
pepper cost 6Jd per lb., the wax cost Qd. per lb.
Thomas Neale, of Bandonbridge, bought two bales of
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pepper containing 700 weight at 8d. the lb., and 100 Barbary
hides.
Josua Boyle, of Waterford, bought one chest of camphor,
600 weight at least, 14 rolls of tobacco, 1,000 weight of pepper,
212 lbs. of cloves, 3 elephants' teeth, 5 doz. red Muscovy hides.
A chest of Chenery roots, 150 weight, at 5s. per pound.
Sir William Hull knew who had them.
The two Whites of Cork, carriers there, could discover much,
for they carried for most men and bought much themselves.
Mr. Jeremy Eoston, near Kinsale, bought tobacco and
pepper.
Mr. Luxtone, near Bandonbridge, bought 300 weight of
pepper.
Mr. Newcomen, of the Bridge, bought 800 weight of pepper.
Sir Wm. Hull sent 40 horse loads of pepper to Kinsale.
Mr. Kichardson;of Plymouth, sent 500 weight of pepper
from Baltimore, which he bought of Campane ; witness, James
Stanley, searcher there.
Mr. Nicholas Atwood confessed that the Deputy had from
this pirate 6,000 weight of pepper and near 2,000 weight of wax.
Mr. Henry Turner, of Bandonbridge, bought much pepper
and tobacco.
Mr. Alexander, dwelling near Castlelions, bought tobacco
and other commodities to the value of 1001. sterling.
Sir Lawrence Parsons' men traded there, and John Forde
bought 24 bundles of red hides, wherein was divers parcels of
fine Hollands.
Mr. Nic. Atswood, of Cork, had 360 weight of pepper.
Mr. Symson had a bail containing 350 weight of pepper or
thereabouts.
Lieutenant Jaques, of Cork, stole from Campane 16 lbs. in
massy gold, was questioned for it, and upon examination
confessed. Admission thereof was made by men of power.
Met carriages of goods, the chief of which were for the
Deputy's man, Mr. Gaye.
Mr. Jenkin Conoway, near Kilmaire [Kenmare], had two
coverings for beds with canopies which came out of ship from
the Canary Islands. Mr. Bates, the Marshal of Munster, could
give a relation at large of that business. Bates lived at
Clanghanna-Keltye, 24 miles from Cork, and could discover
more abuses done to my Lord than any man.
Campane's prize had sunk in the harbour of Lymecon in
three or four fathoms.
Mr. Henry Hull bought 1,000 weight of pepper.
Will. Palmer, of Clanghannakelty, carrier, bought many
things of Campane, and carried many men's goods, &c.
Mr. Harman and Brady were joined partners in the bargain,
for testimony thereof Mr. Gregory Symson, at the Snail in
Cheapside, was at the composition making. — No date.
Pp. 2. Signed : " T. B." Endd. : " Captain Bardsey's note
of abuses in Ireland."
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[1625.] 1418. Lading of a Pirate's Ship.
^'T alr'ia*^' Besides hides and iron, 30 dozen earthen dishes, 20 black
' ' coloured woods, four great blocks of greenwood for making
chests, two pieces ligno maluois weighing 40 lbs., worth 20s.
an ounce, 30 dozen hangers and girdles, two pieces of golden
[gilt ?] leather, 14 pieces of silk, two pieces of velvet, three
pieces of Holland, 14 pair of silk stockings. Also tobacco and
arms, velvet and elephants' teeth,
P. 1. [1625] Signed : " Andrew Huith Mayor, Da. Peck,
Valentine Blake."
March 14. 1419. Order of the Lords for Sir James Ware, Auditor.
^■^■' g^^^ofi' The Commissioners for Irish Causes having upon reference
' ■ certified to the Council the necessity of the continuance of the
office of auditor of the imprest and foreign accounts, and Sir
James Ware's honest demeanour therein, and that they could
not find out the cause why he or his son in reversion after
him were omitted out of the last establishment, they (the
Lords) direct that he be paid his pension of 10s. per day and
his arrears, and appoint him a salary of 501. per annum,
to be paid by the Vice-Treasurer of Ireland. And Sir James
having been sent over to England on the King's service, they
desire that he be paid out of the Exchequer, for his going and
coming and stay in England 232 days, the sum of 821. 2s.
Pp. 2. Endd. : " The Lords order touching Sir James Ware,
Auditor of Ireland. 14 March 1624."
Feb. 22. 1420. Order of the Lords concerning Sir Francis Blundell's
S.P., Ireland, PENSION.
That Sir Francis Blundell should receive payment of his
pension, 8s. per diem and arrears, out of the improvements of
the greenwax money and other casual revenue. — Clerkenwell,
22nd Feb.
Signed : " James Ley and Rich. Weston."
Pp. 2. Sealed. Endd.
[1625.] 1421. Petition to the Lords of Thomas Acheson, Prisoner
S.P., Ireland, in the Gatehouse.
Son to James Acheson, H.M.'s servant for the Mint aifairs
in Ireland. Was committed to prison by Mr. Justice Hulbert
on Friday last, where he had continued ever since, to his great
charge and hindrance of his business, not knowing either his
accuser, and being conscious of his own innocence. Desired
their Lordships would give order that he might have speedy
hearing to clear himself
P. 1. No date or endorsement.
[1625.] 1422. Petition of Phelim O'Neill, Prisoner in the Marshal-
S.P., Ireland, sea.
Upon their Lordships just command had lain in prison ever
since the tenth day of November last. Was so remote from
his friends and country that he had nothing to relieve himself
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in his distress but what he had received from the Marshal of
the house out of 'mere commiseration of his necessity. Ac-
knowledged his offence done to their honours in his unadvised
words, for which he was heartily sorrowful, and asked pardon for
his contempt and compassion of his misery, and prayed their
order for his enlargement.
P. 1. No date or endorsement.
[1625.] 1423. The Petition of the Laby Lettice, Baroness of
S.P., Ireland, OfFALTE, to the KiNG.
Tol. 240, 13.
By His Majesty's award made between the Earl of Kildare
and the petitioner, she was allotted the manor of Geshell,
" which in times of rebellion was the only den and
receptacle of all the rebels in that part of the kingdom," in
order to her making a plantation there ; but the bordering
neighbours, the ancient Irish especially the better sort, who
desired not to have the English inhabit amongst them to
hinder her and her tenants from proceeding in that good work
daily perpetrated one horrid act or other within her said manor
of Geshell,to the great loss and discomfort of her honest tenants
there planted. The first English tenant planted there had been
robbed of all his goods, and he and one of his servants sore
wounded and left for dead, the cattle of others of her tenants
stolen, and in further show of their malice they killed one of
her breeding hawks sitting on her eggs. And in -June last
one Kedagh Dempsie, her servant or bailiff of the manor
of Geshell, in lawful manner having impounded the cattle of ^
one Gerald Bremingham for trespass on her land, the said
Bremingham, with divers of his tenants and followers, came and
brake open the pound and forcibly took the cattle away, and
on being mildly entreated by the bailifF to forbear, they violently
laid hold of him and killed him, which the coroners inquest
had upon their oaths found to be murder. Also in July last
one Terence Dempsie, one of her tenants, for discovering some
thieves that had stolen her's and her tenants' cattle, was found
murdered by his house with 11 wounds upon his body, so that
her servants and tenants were forced to stand upon their guard
as in the time of rebellion, being in continual hazard of their
lives and goods ; and the said Gerald Bremingham, being at
the time of the murder seized at a small quantity of land of
inheritance near adjoining to the petitioners manor of Geshell,
and much of it belonging of right to her which upon his late
conviction was forfeited to His Majesty, she prayed for a grant
to her and her heirs by letters patent under the great seal of
Ireland of all the lands of which the said Gerald was seized ; also
that he would write to the Lord Deputy and Council here to
require the justices of assize that those murderers and
other oflFenders who daily molested her and her servants and
tenants, being apprehended, might receive condign punish-
ment.
P. 1. No date or endorsement.
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S.P., Ireland, 1424. The PETITION of Edward Cleeke to the Lords of the
vol. 238, 15. Council.
Had lately sold his estate, intending to plant himself in Ireland
with his wife and family, where he had lately been, and had
hired some land for that purpose, and having brought his wife,
six children, and servants, together with his household stuff
and 110 sheep with him, near 100 miles from Westchester,
where they had been these two months waiting for passage,
he found that this could not be without warrant from their
Honours. He prayed therefore a warrant for transporting his
sheep, which were a great charge to him, and would be to the
utter undoing of him, his wife, and children, unless granted.
P. 1. No date or endorsement.
[1625.] ]425. Petition of Conochour Donough Mack O'Sullivan,
S.P., Ireland. a poor Irish Gentleman to the Council.
' ' Coming from Youghall in a ship bound for Barnstaple,
intending to pass from thence to Bristol to speak to a merchant
of Cork then at Bristol about matters of trade, he was by the
mayor and officers of Barnstaple, apprehended and committed
to prison upon suspicion of being a seminary priest, and after
four days was released and sent with a keeper to London to be
examined and dealt with by their Lordships. But as it would
appear that he was a loyal subject to His Majesty and con-
formable to the laws of the realm, and had been by this mistake
much damnified, and had endured a long and chargeable
journey to the impairing of his health and consuming of his
monies, having not one penny left to relieve himself, prayed
that being the King's prisoner they would order him some
money towards the loss he had sustained, and for a present and
speedy supply, until their pleasures should be known touching
his release.
P. 1. No date or endorsement.
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GENERAL INDEX.
Abercorn, Earl of, 24.
, , surrender and re-grant of barony
of Strabane to Min and the undertakers
there, 85.
Abbey Boyle, 430.
Absence, leave of, to Eandal Clayton, 15.
Abuses, commissioners for reformation of
448.
Ache, John, 447.
Acheson, Archibald, undertaker in the Feues,
CO. Armagh, 221.
, muster of his men and arms,
lb.
, , undertaker in Cavan, 222.
, , muster of men and arms, ib.
James, employed for about eight years
past about the erecting of a Mint in
Ireland, 520.
, , his petition, ib,
, Thos., 486.
, servant for the Mint in Ireland, ib.
Achil Head, 581.
Achonry, Bishop of, 403.
Acland, Prancis, 266.
Acques, David, 317.
Acquitance, 318.
Act of Subsidy, new thing in Ireland, 85.
, commissions, rating, and in.structions
under, ib.
, the half miracle in passing of, 86.
Admiral, Lord High, 271.
., , , Sir Edward Villiers queries as
to his privileges, 271.
, the Lord, 297.
, Deputy Vice, 567.
" Adventurer," the, a King's ship to guard the
coast of Ireland against the Spaniard,
511.
Adoine, 113.
Adwick, Mr., undertaker in Cavan, 222.
, muster of men and arms, ib.
Agen, 318.
Agents for trade, four to be elected, one for
each province, 402.
, Sir Hugh Clotworthy elected for
Ulster, 410.
, Sir Christ. Plunkett for Leinster,
Mr. JohnTristeene for Connaught, 415.
Aghagreny, 465.
Aghalagan, 465.
Aghalagha, 152.
Agher, 229. See Aughar.
Aghrim, 141.
Aghtrasmy, 344, 392.
Agrish alias KilmuUen, dissolved monastery
of, CO. SUgo, 82.
Aids to be levied for making Prince Charles
a knight, and marriage of Princess
Elizabeth, 142.
Wicklow gives 2001. towards, 103.
, with sums from other counties the aids
will reach over 2,000Z., ib.
, expected to reach 7,000Z., 18S.
Acworth, Dr., 173.
Albemarle, 'Earl of, undertaker in Strabane
Barony, 221.
, muster of men and arms of, ib.
Aldworth, Sir Eichard, 11, 127, 408.
, , to have Aghtrasney in Clanaw-
lifFe, 00. Cork, 392.
: , , 328,343,344, 359,429,463.
, Rich., 253.
, Robert, 273.
Ale house keepers, forfeited recognizances of,
235.
, at Waterford, proclamation against,
148.
, cost of licenses, 282.
, register of, ib.
, as to numbers, and who fittest to judge
of those necessary, ib.
, grant of sole registering of to T. Eoper
528.
, licensing of, 362.
, rules for, in Ulster, 412.
;., licensing of, 426.
Allegiance, oath of, book called " God and the
King " in defence of, to be taught, 144.
, , Catholic Lords who take it in
England, 471.
, taken by Cornelius O'Sullivan,
550.
Alexander, Mr., 585.
, Walter, 456.
, Wm., 503.
, Sir Wm., 296.
, Sir Francis Blundel to do the King's
business nf the Ulster Plantation in-
stead of, 214.
Alleyne, Capt. George, his muster-book of the
undertakers, servitors, and natives in
the Ulster plantations, 220-226; and
note, ib.
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Alloyne, Capt. George — cont.
, warrants annexed to his muster-
book, 227-230.
of his appointment jointly with
Capt. Nioh. Pynnar, 227.
Allen, Stephen, 199.
Algiers, Falkland's proposal to bring all the
English pirates haunting at Algiers to
Ireland, 480.
, , with all their wealth and
strength, ib.
, , to be employed against the
King's enemies, ib.
, , Ireland has suffered less from
them than England, 481.
, , will better therefore endure
them, ib.
, has some in Ireland that dare
not appear in England to employ as
agents to treat with them, ib.
, , proposes to bring thence, also
Dutch the pirates, ib.
Aliens, purchases from Scottish Undertakers
not to be treated as purchasers from
aliens, liable to forfeiture, 473.
Almoner, Primate appointed, 151, 166.
, the King's, objections to his having
the control of the fines due by recu-
sants, 115, 186.
Alnage of cloth, 34, 48.
, no new thing in Ireland, ib.
Alnager, Duke of Lennox, alnager, 200.
Altoghdecil, 344.
Ambassador's outfit, 268.
Anaghs, Great and Little, 113.
Anchorite, meeting near Earl of Westmeath's
of two titulary bishops to visit a holy
anchorite, 482.
Ancients, list of selected for the new levies,
556.
suitors for, 557.
Andersey, Preston in, 426.
Anderson, William, 44.
a Jesuit harboured by Earl of Antrim
and Sir J. Hamilton, 337.
, they are to pay the reward to the
discoverer, ib.
Andover, Lord, 550.
Andrew, Captain, 327.
Mr., 369.
, Michael, H.M, surgeon, 583.
Andrews, Eusebius, 447.
, Jane, 79.
, Wm., a letter to Mr. Waterhouse,
479.
, rumours and signs of rebellion,
ib'.
Annagh, 141.
Castle of, 178.
, the Scottish soldiers at, ib.
Anne, Queen, 556.
Annesley, Francis, 29, 79.
, Sir Francis, 230, 253, 284, 353, 655. 1
Annesley, Sir Francis — cont.
> , letters to Sir T. Lake, 184.
' ■ > concerning exports and imports,
ib.
> > concerning the farming of
fines ecclesiastical, 185, 186.
, , his objections to, ib.
> , his suggestions, ib.
) , made Principal Secretary of
State, 193, 439, 447, 483, 490.
> > gone to England with a budget
full of " gathemms " against Falkland,
489. '
••• not the least violent nor the
least impertinent of Falkland's ene-
mies pretending to be friends of Sir
Edward Conway's, 578.
Anglesea, high sheriff of, 270.
, , to secure the goods of Viscount
Thurles lost near Holyhead, 270.
, Vice-admiral of, to aid, ib.
"Antelope, The," 523.
Antrim co., history of the Glyns in Life of St.
Columba, 215.
, county of, 59, 87.
, fines in, 127.
, collector of, ib.
, list of the rising out of, 226.
, when due, 228.
, Toome Castle in, 284.
Antrim, 246.
Antrim, Earl of, 571.
, , allied to Earl of Westmeath,
476.
, , hence Falkland fears him, ib.
, wishes he were in England,
ib.
, , Sir Randal M'Donnell made
Earl of Antrim, 307.
, his title to Eaghlin to be in-
quired into, 324.
, pardoned for receiving Romish
priests, ib.
, to pay the reward to Boyd, who
discovered the Jesuit Anderson har-
boured by the Earl, 337.
, , King asks him for present of
hawks, 353.
, , Falkland urgeshim to get him to
England as well as the Earl of West-
meath to justify himself, 485.
, , Falkland orders him to send
up Alex. McDonnell and the McQuilly,
491.
, , Falkland requires him to stay
the match between his daughter and Sir
Charles O'Connor, Sligo, 553.
Azores, Isles, 307.
Ap Hugh Owen, 12, 174, 447.
Apsham, n£ar Exeter, 411.
Apsley, Sir Allen, 11, 76.
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Aqua Vitae licenses, in Cork, 152.
, in other places, 170.
, patent for, to Sir Samael Smith, in
Carlow, 532.
, to Lady Smith and her son, 540.
,283.
Archbishop of Dublin, Jones, made Lord
Justice, 98.
Archbishops and Bishops of Ireland, 212.
send oyer Bishop of Meath and Clog-
her, as their agent to H. M., ih.
Archdall, John, 467.
, , undertaker in Fermanagh,
223.
, muster of men and arms,
ib.
Archdukes' country, 179.
, dominions. Surly M'Doimel and fel-
low pirates retire to, 135.
Archduke, the, H. M.'s agent with, Trum-
bull, 91.
writes to Winwood in favour of
Capt Preston, ib.
, brother of Viscount Gormanston,
ih.
Archduchess, the, appoints Capt. Edmund
Butler captain of a company, 583.
, , , of volunteers to be raised
by him in Ireland, ib.
Archduke Albert, the, 177.
Archer, Father Jno., 319.
, Walter, collector of compositions,
69.
, , one of H.M.'s learned council,
255, 265, 289, 290, 291, 299.
, information against Earl of
Ormonde, 289, 291.
Archibald, Henry, 221.
, , undertaker in Fues, Armagh,
ib.
, , muster of his men and arms
ib.
, WiUiam, 447.
Ardagh, archdeaconry of, 253.
, archdeacon of, 467.
, barony, 218.
, bishopric of, taxation of, 130.
Ardes the, 137, 473.
, the Little, deputy governor of, 347.
Ardee, hospital of St. John at, 311.
Ardglass, manor of, 113.
Ardkearne, 202.
Ardskillin, 370.
, haberdashers' buildings at, ib.
Argyle, Duke of, 242.
, and the Redshanks of Scotland
longed for by the Irish, 242.
, Earl of, pursues Sir James M'Connel
96, 97.
, , scatters his forces, ib.
, , reduces Surly M'Donnel, and
other Northern Irish rebels, 136.
Argyle, Earl of — cont.
, , their forfeited recognizances
bestowed on him by the King, ih.
, , in the Low coontries at head of
15 companies, 505.
Armagh, 467.
, regal visitation of province of, 67,
68.
, Archbishop of, 13, 14, 16, 47, 66, 67,
68, 127, 138, 151, 173.
, , Christopher, 344, 346, 353,
568.
, , his 40 years' service,
14.
, Archbishopric of, taxation ot reduced
189.
, reduced amount of, ib.
, contest for precedence between Pri-
mate and Archbishop of Dublin, 362.
, , to surrender the fines of recu-
sants, and to receive 1,000^. per annum
instead, 388, 389.
,Archbishop of, Whitehall,the minister
sent under arrest to, 461.
, Primate sends this true Israelite to the
King, 468, 469.
, Primate's letter to His Majesty, ib.
Armagh, county of, fines in, 127.
, , collector of, ih., 284.
, , Mountnorris Castle in, 284.
, , Moiry Castle in, ib.
, , Charlemont Fort in, ib.
, provost martial of, 246.
, , muster roll of undertakers,
221.
, , of servitors, 225.
, , governor of. Sir Tobey Caul-
field, 307.
, , Sir Benj. Thomcroft seized
near, and carried to the woods, 407,
408.
, , vicars choral of, 417.
, , Commissioners of inquiry in,
439.
, , return of Commissioners for
surveying plantations, 483.
> , number and names of natives
on the several.undertakers' proportions,
ib.
Arms, college of in England, 565.
, for an Irish horseman, 542.
Army, distress of, 240, 249, 250.
Army list, 10.
, list of in, 1622,343.
, reducing of, 97.
, arrears and distress of, 220.
, money received for, 297.
, naked and almost starved, 349.
, unpaid for two years and a half,
ib.
, St. John pleads for them as the last
words of a dying man, ib.
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, 12,000 acres in Ulster plantation
appointed for maimed soldiers, made
away with, 357, 398.
money borrowed by Lord Brabazon
to pay, 396, 398.
) scheme for reinforcing without cost,
399, 423.
, discontinued and mutinous, 394.
for want of pay rather miserable
beggars than soldiers, 474.
Falkland's fears through weakness of
485,495.
if drawn into the field would be a
mockery rather than a terror, 476.
, passes to be opened for their march,
478.
list of captains, lieutenants, and en-
signs recommended for commissions
in new levies by gentlemen of King's
bedchamber, 555.
) list of those selected, 556.
list of suitors for companies, ib.
, for lieutenants commission, 557.
, for ensigns commissions, ib.
, for employment, ib.
, orders concerning the new levies
500.
, to mayors of Bristol, Barnstaple,
Haverfordwest, Chester, and Liverpool,
for victualling, ib.
, , and transports of the army to
be in future paid next after lord deputy,
561, 563, 564.
, to be reinforced against expected in-
vasion of Spaniards, 513.
, English counties where levies should
be made, and ports whence they should
embark, 514.
, numbers of troops and ships required
515.
230 horses to be raised, 541.
, Council of war ask for the names
of the captains to be sent to Ireland,
ib.
, the King to be urged to nominate the
new captains for Ireland, 551.
, lists of Irish officers, with their ser-
vices and qualifications, ib.
, fit to command in the new levies'
lb.
, 9 new companies of foot for, 548.
, horse for, ib.
, 500 men of the new levies to lie at
Watford, 570.
400 at Cork, ib.
, army to be paid next after Lord
Deputy and judges, 575.
Arnot, James, 465, 468.
Arras tapestry not to be imported, that the
Irish be thereby compelled to make it,
425.
Art, see Hirta, 57.
Arthur, Nichs,, 434.
Arundel, Earl of, 217.
Arundel and Surrey, Earl of, 565.
Arundel, T., 332.
Ashe, Sir Thos., 75, 232, 396, 447.
> Thos., servitor in Cavan, 225.
> .muster of men and arms, i6.
Assessment of subsidy, 85.
in Dublin city and county and else-
where, ib.
Assize, certificates of judges of, 2, 4.
towards a pardon, J6.
, diets of justices of, 13.
atDungannon, in 1614, 29.
, humorous account of, 31.
judges of, in Ulster, to tax the
bishoprics and livings, 65.
, in Leinster circuit, 377.
Aston, Sir Walter, 268.
: , , ambassador to Spain, 268.
Astwood, Mr., 559.
Atherdie, 114.
Athenry, 202.
Atherton, Richard, 199.
Athlone, 521.
, grant in fee-farm of lands near
castle to townsmen to be stayed, 1 00.
, Sir Charles Wilmott made Viscount
Willmott of Athlone, 312.
, King's letter for rebuilding of on the
Roscommon side, 351, 352.
estates in fee-farm in 42 acres on
West Meath side to be granted to con-
formable inhabitants, ib.
, same course to be taken with lauds on
Roscommon side, ib.
, President of Connaught to compound
with the gentlemen of O'Kelly's
country for the 1,200 labourers they
are bound to send thither, and apply
the composition money to that pur-
pose, ib.
, tolls of bridge of, ib.
castle of, ib.
, lands about, passed to Lord Wilmot,
409.
, Sir Chas. Coote's charge against
Lord Wilmot, President of Connaught,
436.
.that he destroyed a King's rent of
700/. a year out of, ib.
„, , Lord Wilmot's reply, ib.
, that he gave fee-farms with lands to
the inhabitants to build better houses,
437.
, St. Peter's Abbey, at, 436.
, constable of, ib.
, lands allotted to pay constable, 437.
Sir C. Wilmot, President, gives land
to inhabitants to build better houses
ib.
, is accused by Sir C. Coote of wasting
the King's lands, ib.
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Athlone — cont.
.~ town, 262.
, barony of, ib.
, 11, 13.
, governor of, castle of, 11.
, Earl of Clanrlcard, ib.
constable of, Earl of Clanrlcard, 11.
, freeholders of Connaught and Clare
to hold as of, 84, 85.
, constable of, castle of, 343, 406.
castle out of repair, 430.
, castle of, 496.
Athy, manor of, 112-114.
Atkinson, Capt., 79.
, Antony, 170.
, Capt, Eoger, servitor in Eermanagh,
224.
, , muster of men and arms, ib,
439.
, Sir Eoger, 447, 465.
Attainder, of Tyrone and others. Act of, 93.
, of Desmond and followers, Act of,
181.
, imdertakers of lands in Desmond, ib.
, remedies of claimants against, ib.
, opinions of English judges, ib.
of the Knight of the Valley, 582.
Attwood, Nicholas, 585.
Aubigny, Lord and Lady, 165.
Aucher, Sir Anthony, 582.
Auditor-General, 561.
, order of Lords of the Council in-
creasing Sir James Ware's salary as
Auditor-General, 562.
, full account of his appointment and
nature of his services, ib.
, he and his sou John joint auditors,
ib.
, the duties increased by the new
plantations, ib.
, increase of salary because of increased
revenue, ib.
journey moneys, 563.
Auditor of Imprests, 586.
, and foreign accounts, ib.
Audley, Richard, 170.
, John, ib.
the Lord, 24.
,his services as undertaker in
Ulster, 92.
, in recognition thereof the Pre-
cinct of Omey, in co. Tyrone, given to
him in five proportions, ib.
, , one for himself and Lady Eliza-
beth, his wife, two for his two sons,
and two for his two sons-in-law, ib.
, his works there, 93.
, ,his loss of blood in the wars,
ib.
, the lady Elizabeth, .
grant to her in Ulster, 92.
5.
Aughar, 170.
Aungier, Chief Justice, Francis, 2.
, Mr. Justice, 31.
, Brian Crossagh O'Neile's humorous
description of at his trial, ib.
, Francis, 124.
, Sir Francis, 138, 240, 247, 280,
295.
, , created Lord Longford, 332.
, Sir Francis, Lord Longford, 350,
353.
, , prays license to import 10 tons
of lead for his buildings at Longford,
340.
Austen, William, 328.
Aux, 318.
Avery, Richard, 448.
Award, H.M.'s, between Earl of Ormonde
and Lady Elizabeth Dingwell, 289-
291.
, Walter Archer's information of
the Earl of Ormonde's speeches to
him in reference to in the Fleet Prison,
ib.
, H.M.'s award between him and the
Earl of Kildare, 587.
Aylmer, Edwd., 442.
, George, 358.
, Sir Ed., 75.
, Eichardof the Lyons, 577.
B.
Babington, Mr., plot to kill, 55.
, , advised to seek Sir T. Phillips'
protection, ib.
Bacon, Edw., 176.
, Sir Francis, 131.
, , chancellor, 164, 181.
, ,his address to Sir William Jones
on being appointed Chief Justice of
Ireland, 166.
, , should have a care of the three
plantations of Ulster, Wexford, and
Longford and Leitrim, 167.
Backs and breast-pieces, 542.
Baker, Lieutenant, 551.
, Capt. John, 379,439.
Baldry, Patrick, 124.
Balfour, the Lord, 503.
Balfour, Jas. Lord, 466-468.
, , made governor of Fermanagh,
548, 549.
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, , difference between him and Lord
Blany, 352-354.
, , , Sir Fras. Blundell and
Lord Powerscourt added to the com-
mission to hear same, ib.
Ball, Irish gentleman at Gray's Inn, 581.
Ballashannon, 245.
, customs of, ib.
BaUecaslau,haherdashers' proportion in Ulster,
370.
Ballechogh, 113.
Ballekelly, 369, alias Fishmongers' Hall, 380.
, Fishmongers' Co. lands, 369.
, their chief tenant, ib.
Balls, M'Glassane, the fassagh of, 114.
, M'Killie, 114.
Ballenedarrogh, 266.
, narrow pass from Leinster into Or-
monde and Tipperary, 266.
Ballenefadd Castle,oonstable of, Capt. St. John,
Barbe, 11.
BaUintcaman, 114.
Balleshannon, 11, 13.
, governor of, Sir H. Foliott, 11.
Ballibearine, 113.
Balliboggane, dissolved abbey of, 114.
BaUicarbry, the principal seat of M'Carty
More, 157.
Ballidonnelly, 229.
Ballyginn, 54.
Ballygartgassy, 296.
BaUikeig, 151.
Ballinafadda, see Beal a nafadda.
Ballinapart, 170.
BaUinasloe Castle, Malby Brabazon's petition
for repair of, 340.
BaUinecargie Castle, late constable of, Archie
Moore, 12.
Ballineclosky, alias Burntehurch, 268.
Ballynefad Castle, 235.
, , constable of, 406.
Ballinefreg Castle, constable of, 343.
Ballyneholy, co. SUgo, 82.
BaUinekilleboy, 151.
Ballinrobe, 141.
Ballinsohe, 202.
Ballintobber, 202.
great meeting of priests and others at
Sir Hugh O'Connor's at, 493.
Balinward, 113.
BallisguUon, 151.
Ballishannon, governor of, 11.
Ballishoneckin, 521.
Ballyahir, 182.
Ballycastle, alias Haberdashers' Hall, 381.
Ballycromeriffe, 296.
BaUylanan, 350.
Bally M'GiUiehony, the great proportion of,
466.
BaUynott, 202.
BallysaUagh, 434.
BallyshanageU, 296.
BallyskiUip, 170.
Ballytrasty, 182.
Bally violane, 296.
Balraines, 114.
Baltimore, 434, 585.
Baly, Wm., 556.
Ban, the, 81.
Ban, river, 371.
, the King, or the City of London
should build bridges over, at Coleraine,
529.
, , or some private company, ib.
, ferries over, ib.
, banks of, to be cleared of bushes, &c.
ib.
, and passage of by boats, or hurdles
or rushes, hindered, ib.
, no stranger to pass without licence,
413.
, undertakers' dwelling on the Ban side
to hinder floats of faggots, &c., being
made for passage of kerne, &c., ib.
BanSide, The, 44,491.
Bannagher, 333, 339, 340.
, fittest site for a fort, ib.
, Sir John M'Coghlan refuses to sur-
render it, ib.
, Deputy and Council resolve to take it
without his assent, ib.
a fort of, 512.
, fort of erected in M'Caghlan's co.,
541.
, , as a support of the plantation,
ib.
, , payment for building of, ib.
Banaghmore, 467.
Banchar, 114.
Bandoleers, 543.
,., for muskets, ib.
,,., for caUvers, ib.
Bandon Bridge, 434, 535, 558, 584, 585.
Henry Turner of, 685.
Bangor, 137.
, Sir Jas. Hamilton's warrant for port
at, 168.
Bannister, Peregine, sheriff of co. Cork, 269.
, Peregrine, 535.
, page to Marquis of Spinola,
ib.
Bantry, 534.
Barbary hides, bought of the Dutch pirate at
Lymcon, co. Cork, 585.
Barber, Ensign John, 556.
Bardsey, Capt., his "Notes of Abuses in Ire-
land," 585.
, , gives names of those who dealt
with the Dutch pirate, at Lymcon, co.
Cork, ib.
, implicates Falkland, ib. ^
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Barckley, Maurice, 406.
Sir Francis, 11.
Barham, Mr., Deputy Vice-Admiral, 567.
, Henry, 86.
, Nicholas, 218, 434.
Barker, John, 557.
.., Eohert, 192.
, WilUam, 390.
Barkley, Capt. Maurice, 343.
Barnstaple, mayor of, 560.
Barnardin, Dr., Countess of Tyrone's physi-
cian, 89.
, his want of skill, ib.
Barnewall, John, Irish gentleman at Gray's
Inn, 581.
, Nicholas, of Turvey, 420.
, petition of Lady Stuart against,
and Countess of Tyrconnell, his wife,
ib.
Nicholas, 442.
, Peter, ib.
, Patk., i6.
, Sir Patrick, 57, 251, 521.
Barnstaple, 426, 514.
, Mayor of, 588.
Barnuppe, Anne, 195.
Barrington, Alexander, 127.
, ,75.
Baronies, the five of co. Mayo, 202.
Baronets, letters patent for creation of, 258.
, Sir Dominic Sarsfield, the first in
Ireland. 259.
, style of haronets' ladies, ib.
, coat of arms granted to Sir Dominic,
ib.
, funeral honours of, 260.
, privileges of eldest sons of, ib.
, limit to numher of, ib.
, Charles O'Connor, Sligo, made,
352.
, , Lord Falkland to make any two
named by Sir Francis Blundell, ib.
, Sir Edw. Fitz Harris, of Killinan, co.
Limerick, to be, 391.
, Chris. Cheevers to be, 419.
Barry s country, 156.
Barry Court, 216.
Barry, Father Edw., 322.
, Father Eobt., 320, 322.
, Father Eichd., ib.
Barry, the Lord, 160, 208.
Barrymore, the Lord, 503.
Barry, the young Lord, 204.
, , sent over, ib.
wardship of, petition for, by Sir Thos.
Somerset and Countess of Ormonde, his
wife, 205.
, Viscount Buttevant, 509.
J his grandchild to be sent to
England for education, 83, 84, 233.
Barry — emit.
, James Fitz John, 233.
, Cateline, ib.
Eichard, ib.
, James, son of Eichard, ib.
, ,25.
, , his precedency, ib.
, , made Earl of Barrymore, 578.
, John, FitzDavid receiver of Lord
Barrymore, 503.
, , report of Commissioners on his
petition, 509.
, , concerning receivership of Lord
Barrymore's estates in fee, ib.
, , expelled by Earl of Cork, ib.
, , Earl of Cork, guardian of the
present Lord, ib.
, Eedmond, petition of, 309.
, Eobt., 348.
Barton, Capt., 556.
Bassett, Capt. Arthm-, 11.
, Sir Arthur, 343, 355, 406, 439, 461,
617.
, Capt, 556.
Bastard, Mr. William, Assistant Muster Master
Barony of Omagh, 229, 230.
Bath, Jas., his ship on a voyage to Nantz seized
by pirates, under Capt. Nutt, 423.
, Sir John, 578.
, John, 442.
, buys Balgriflin, co. Dublin,
from Tyrone, 83, 84.
, , not saved for want of time in
Tyrone's Act of attainder, ib.
, to be now passed by the King
to Bathe, ib.
, , to be passed to him, 99.
Bawns, to be built by Longford undertakers,
231.
Baylie, Wm., 555.
, undertaker in Cavan, 222.
, muster of men and arms, ib.
Beadle, Sir Thomas, 156, 159.
Bealanafadd, manor of Sir Chas. O'Connor,
172.
Bealinge, Sir Henry, 127.
, Sir Eichd., 246.
, brings to execution four score rebels,
246.
Beare, John, 44, 240.
Beaumaris, 135, 426 566.
Beaumont, Lord Viscount, 125.
Bedlo (Bellew), Father Gerard, 321.
Beecher, Sir Wm., 446, 547.
, , clerk of the Council [of Mun-
ster], 499, 503.
Beirge, Zabulon, 197.
Belfast, liberties in, grant of to Chichester
85.
, Belgrees, the two, 114.
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Ba]griffin,'co.Du'blin,"sold by Tyrone to John
Bathe's, father, 83, 84.
, no time for a survey of in Tyrone's.
attainder, ib.
, now to he passed to John Bathe
by the King, ib., 99.
Bellamoe, Barony of, 150.
Bell, John, 57.
Bellaghy, vintners' lands in Ulster, 374.
, buildings at, ib.
Bellot, Thos., 360, 447.
Belturbet, threats of rebellion at, 480.
Benet, Peter, 113.
Benjerstoon, manor of, 43 1 .
Bennett, Nicholas, 195.
Bennet, Brother Kichard, 319.
Benson, Peter, undertaker in Donegal, 223.
, , muster of men and arms, ib.
Bently, Mathew, 195, 247.
Berehaven, O'Cork, 4.
, Brian O'Sullivan, Esq., J.P. of, ib.
, Spanish landing projected, 503.
, pirate at, 294.
,534.
Count of, 536.
much respected at Madrid,
537.
Beresford, Mr., 413.
his lands grazed by Irish, ib.
, , declines to give their names, ib.
, [Tristram], 42, 43, 46.
, to be seized by conspirators
against Derry, ib.
, but spared, ib.
, , to be exchanged against Sir Neal
Garve O'Donnel and others, 43.
, , , petition of, 470.
, , remonstrates on behalf of Lon-
doners against inquiry, ib.
Berkley, Sir Francis, 75.
Bermingham Tower Kecords, keeper of, 449.
Bevans, Edward, 336.
, Nicholas, 175, 195, 246, 447.
Beverly, Sir George, 175.
Bideford, 426.
Bieng, bueing, bying, 30.
, gift to conciliate favours, ib.
, Brian Cossack O'Neil, gives a sword
as a bueing, ib.
Billingsgate, 162.
Bingley, Sir John, 175, 176, 290, 429.
Sir Kalph, undertaker in Donegal,
223.
, , muster of men and arms, ii.
, ,344.
, , his petition, ib.
, SirBichard, 12.
Binnes, John, 207.
Birchensha, Ralph, 13.
, Sir Ralph, 398, 206, 309.
Birchenshaw, Mr., 117.
Birchensha, Adam, 192.
Bisford, Nicholas, 61.
Birkett, John, 12.
Birmingham, see Bremingham.
Birmingham Tower records, keeper of, 449.
Birne, Gerrat, 12.
Birte, Wm., 13.
Births, public register of, 283.
, if to be kept by Clergy, ib.
, G. Keare appointed, 140.
Biscay, Irish hake and sahnou will bring iron
from, 580.
Bishop, Eose, 477.
Bishops Courts, 418.
Bishoprics, commission for regal visitation of,,
74.
, taxation of Ulster bishoprics, 130.
of Ulster, 65.
, taxing of, ii.
Bishops of Ulster plantation, 568.
, complain of Chichester's order sus-
pending payment by undertakers of
tithe-milk, 22-24.
to be urged to make freeholders,
67.
Bishopstown, see Bushopstown.
Blackney, John, 124, 126.
Blake, Richard, 141.
, Valentine, 327.
, Richard, i6.
Blake, Valentine, 586.
, , named as a baronet by Sir ^r.
Blundell, 361, 362.
Blanchfield, Sir Edmond, his sister married to
John Batter, arrested for treason, 577.
, , indicted in King's Bench for
murder of Mr. Pursell, ib.
Blaney, Sir Edward, 11, 127, 138, 284, 343.
Blaney, the Lord, 406, 439, 517.
, differeiiee between him and
Lord Balfour, 352-354.
, , Lady Balfour to be examined
concerning the causes that induced her
to charge herself with unehastity, 354.
, , his difference with Lord Bal-
four about his daughter's portion, 549.
, Robert, nephew of Lord Blaney, 551.
, his quaUficatipns to a command
in new levies, ib.
Blennerhassett, Sir John, 28, 62, 258.
, J., 124.
, John, 197.
, Thos., 467.
, Erancis, t'Zi.
, Thos. and Erancis, undertakers in
Fermanagh, 223.
, , master of men and arms, ib.
Blower, Edw., 230.
, Edmund, 39.
, sheriff of Tyrone, ift. ,
, , his examination of Dermot Oge
Dunn, 39-41.
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Blount, Edward, his glands in Lord Audley's
proportion, 92.
, Sir Jas., 299, 446, 447.
, his services and claims, 556.
, , 524, 539, 551, 558.
, , qualified for a command in new
levies, ib., ib.
,575.
, Mountjoy, made Bar on of Mountjoy
CO. Tyrone, 149.
Bluudell, Mr., 13, 142.
, Capt. Arthur, 343.
, Sir Arthur, 517, 541, 540.
, Sir F., 248.
, Francis, 268,293.
, recommended to Chichester by
the King, 13.
, , prevented by weather from
arriving with bills for Parliament be-
fore its prorogation, ib.
, , his presence as M.P. necessary
at the sitting, 14.
, , it was for this| only that Chi-
chester required him, ib.
, , Sir Josias Bodley entrusts him
with_his desires to Winwood, 15.
, , his account to Winwood of the
passing of the subsidies by Parliament,
50.
, , 'how freely acceded to by the
Irish party, ib., 51.
, , the discovery of the Ulster plot,
51.
, , mistrusts the informer's evi-
dence, ih.
, , believes that many who have
fled to the woods have fled through
fear, ib,
, though guiltless, ib.
, Sir Francis, 272, 288, 297, 355, 318,
334.
George, 338.
, Sir Francis, 236, 323, 345, 363.
, SirArthur, 406.
Sir Fras., 447, 526, 578, .586.
, , gets 500 acres in the Wexford
plantation, 187,303.
, , license to import silver plate
for his own use, ib.
, , threats of burning his house in
Wexford plantation, 293.
, , , names Valentine Blake as a
baronet, 361, 362.
Boa Island, 465.
Boar's Head, the, in Ludgate, 161.
Boats, Hst of keepers of, 13.
Bodley, Sir Josias, 11, 15, 115, 175.
, , the King praises his survey,
25.
.,,, he is to inform every undertaker
of his defects, 26.
Bodley, Sir Josias — cont.
, , that they may be repaired
against August 1616, 26.
, , his history of his professional
life, 71, 72.
, , after his prenticeship in the
wars now practises fortification, ib.
...., , prays relief, ih.
, ,430.
, , repairs fort of Liffbrd, ih.
Bohemia, 557.
Bologna, 22.
Boltheley, 426.
Bolton, Sir Kichd., 261, 390, 530.
Boly Bradagh, 582.
Boly-na-CuUagh, 582.
Bonamargie, see Buu-na-Margie.
Book, The, called "God and the King,"
144
, teaching, &c., ih.
, , in defence of the impugned
oath of allegiance, ib.
Bordeaux, 20, 21, 69.
Borrishool, 202.
Borrishowle Castle, Constable of, Jasper
Harberte, 11.
Boswell, Capt. David, 296.
Boulen, Father David, 322.
Bowen, Edmund, 12, 13,447.
, Sir John, 406.
, Eobert, 11,447.
Bowes, Mr., 557.
Bourchier, Capt. John, 143.
, Sir George, ib.
Henry, 65.
, , servitor in Armagh, 225.
, , muster of men and arms, ih.
, Sir Henry, 345, 346.
, Sir John, 65.
, , heirs of, 176.
, , scheme for two forts in Ulster,
479.
Bourdeaux, 316.
, book on Ireland printed at, ib.
, College of Archbishop of, for Irish
clerks at, 518.
, , list of 200 Irish clerks at, 318-
321.
, wines of, 580.
, Irish fish wiU bring back wines from
Bordeaux, ib.
Bourke, David, EUice and Honora Bourke,
his daughters and coheirs, 169.
, David M'Tibbett, 492.
, David, 316.
, EUice, 169.
., .Elinor, 447.
. , Father David, 319.
, FitzEdmond, 141.
, Henry, 150.
, Honora, 169.
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Bcurke — cont.
, John, 165.
) ritzmlliam, 141.
, Sir John, 203.
, Miles, 316.
jOlivenis, 141.
Sir Theobald, 141.
> ) made Lord Brittas, 147.
, Sir Thomas, 141, 175, 184.
, BirTibbet, 316.
Lord Brittas, 169.
, the Lord, 120.
..Theobald, Lord Brittas, 270, 281,
286.
., letter to Sir Clement Edmonds,
253.
255.
to the King, 254.
. to the Lords of Council,
J ) report on the case, 257.
> l>ond of submission of Lord
Brittas, 264.
> Sir Theobd.,Lord Brittas, 249.1
' ) tis claim to the honour and
lands of Castle Connell refeiTed, 249.
> , submits to surrender his claim
to the title, castle, and lauds of Castle
Connell, 270.
, Sir Tibbet, 297.
Meiler FitzDavy, ib.
, Xnick M'Davy, ib.
, KtzEiccard, ib.
, Walter Boy Low, ib.
, Neene Eiccard, ib.
, Walter, 141.
, Sir William, 184.
, Tibbet Oge M'Gibbon, 165.
, Myles, 397.
, Miles, son of Sir Tibbet Bourke of
Kinturke, co. Mayo, 297.
, examination of, ib.
Bourne, Wm., 174, 447, 506, 539, 563, 575.
Boy, Alexander Mac James Mao Sorley, 33.
, Edmund, 12.
, James Mac Surly, 41.
Owen M'Ferdorah, 31.
, Surly, 52.
Boyd, Alexander, 537.
, Col. David, 473.
, Eobert, ib.
, David, confirmed in the lauds he lost
for want of denization, 574.
Boylagh, barons, undertakers in, and muster
of their men and arms, 224.
Boyle, barony, 202.
, Joshua, 586.
, Sir Eichard, 75, 232.
., , created Viscount Dtmgannon,
265.
,, Eeverend Sir Eichard, 295.
, Eichard, 296,
Boyle, the Lord, 296.
, , 166,208!
Brabazon, 240.
Lord, 134, 247.
'•••■••' carries the sword before Deputy
St. John, 135.
' •■ liis rights to the Liberties of
Ihomas Court, 335, 396, 398, 402.
> money borrowed of to pay
army, ib., ib.
Malby, 141.
' prays repair of BaUinasloe
Castle, 340.
Brade, The, one of the Ulster plotters, from,
53. 1 , ,
, a "desperate kerne," ib.
Brady, Connor, Queen's footman, 303.
> , grant in Wexford Plantation, tj.
' . an Irish gentleman at Cray's
Inn, 581.
, Dennis, 12.
, Mr. Justice, 584.'
Philip, 13.
, Walter, 12.
Bradley, William, 61.
, clerk of Commons House, 95.
John, 113,207.
Bradshaw, Mrs., 213.
Branthwaite, Eobert, 151.
Mr., list of papers brought to Ire-
land by, 554.
I ) delivered to Lord Chiches-
ter, 555.
Bray, Father Peter, 319.
Brazils, the, 566.
Bridges and highways not to be paid for out
of Exchequer, 399.
Breeonshire, Lord Lieutenant of, 566.
Breda, siege of, 534.
, relief of, 566.
Bredam, George, 1.
Bremingham, Gerald, of Geashill, hanged for
the murder of Lettice Lady Ofifaly's
servant, 587.
Brenagh, Eeagh, 204.
Brenon, John, 12.
Brent, Nathaniel, 19.
Brereton, Sergeant, Sir John., 530.
, William, 12.
Bries, 141.
Brimingham, the Lord, his grandchild, to the
free school at Dublin, 83.
Bristol, 426, 514, 549, 588.
, mayor of, 560.
, troops from, for Ireland, 131.
, mayor and aldermen of, to Lords of
Council, 273.
,..., cannot find any citizens willing to go
over and inhabit Waterford under the
King's proposed new charter, 273.
,294.
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Bristol — cont.
, protection at sea for merchants re-
turning to Ireland from fair of, 294.
Bristol, Earl of, embassy to Spain, 556.
Brittany, 21.
, Irish conger and ray to, 580.
Brittas, the Lord, see Sir Theohald Bonrk.
, the Lord, 169, 442.
, to send over his heir to Eng-
land for education, 212.
, , required to release his claim to
Castle ConneU, 219.
, instrument of release tendered
to, ib.
, , 241.
, .Pursuivant to arrest and bring
to England, 241, 242.
Brittas, Theobald Lord, disputes the honour
of lands of Castle Connell, 197.
British Museum, 365 n.
Broadhaven, the Staggs of, 581.
BroghiU, lands of, 434.
Brooke, Capt. Basil, 12,447.
, Sir Basil, 285, 439, 175.
, , his young son relieved from
captivity to Sir Cahir O'Doherty,
176.
, quaUfied for a command in new
levies, 552.
Brooke, Chas., 465, 468.
Brookes, Edw„ 191.
Broughton, the Lord, undertaker in Donegal,
224.
, , muster of men and arms, ib.
Brouncker, Sir Henry, 19, 35.
Brown, Mr., 250, 251.
, Sir Henry, 198.
, John, 175.
, Sir Nicholas, 154.
, , accuses Elorence McCarthy in
1594 of treason, 154.
, , and of being in league with Dr.
Saunders, Sir W. Stanley, and Jaques,
ib.
, SirThoe., 75, 193.
, Thos., 253.
, Sir Valentine, 160, 571.
, WilUam,176, 249.
Brownlow, Mr., muster of his men and arms
as undertaker in Oneland, co. Armagh,
221.
Brownson, Abraham, 199.
Brussels, 156.
Bryan, Lieutenant, qualified to command in
new levies, 551, 552.
, Barnaby and Mary, 170.
, Sir Barnaby, 343,517.
Bulkely, Lancelot, Archbishop of Dublin, 324.
328.
, grant to him and his successors,
of Probate of Wills, &c., ib.
,,„„,„, , surrender of same, ib. and 332.
Buckingham, Marquis of. Lord Admiral,
361.
, , letter of Commissioners for
Affairs of Ireland to, ib.
, , testify to the merits of Sir Thos.
Eoper, ib.
, , ^Sir Thomas' plantation of
English at Crookhaven, ib.
, clothing works at Dublin, ib.
, Duke of, 431, 548.
, , rumoured that the Prince was
married, and that the duke carried the
cross before him, 432.
, , to have the one fourth of the
lands In Upper Ossory reserved on the
regrant to the natives, 435.
, , he engages to make a planta-
tion, ib.
, , his profits as High Admiral will
be cared for in Falkland's scheme for
employing pirates, 480, 481.
, , would make it worth 20,00Z. to
the Prince [of Wales], lO.OOOZ. to the
duke, and 5,000/. to be divided between
Falkland and Conway, 481.
, , Edward Nicholas, secretary of,
567.
Bull, obtained for new Irish College at Bor-
deaux, 317.
Butler, Viscount, the late, 317.
Bun-na-Margie, 58.
, port Brittas at, ib.
Buncrana, Fynola-ny-Doherty, Shane Crones
wife, addressed at, 71.
Burchensha, Ealph, 79.
, Mr., 189.
, Elizabeth, 192.
, Kalph, ib.
Burgas, John, 22.
Burgate, Juo., 434.
Burlacy, Sir John, 566.
Burley, the Lord, 24, 47, 73.
Burleigh, Lord, undertaker in Fermanagh,
223.
, muster of men and arms, ib.
Burne, John, 279.
Burnett, John, 359.
Burntahursh, see Ballineclosky.
Burrell, Wm., 286, 272.
, , his petition to the King, 269.
, , against the attempts to injure
the ship-building works at Downdaner,
C. Cork, ib.
, at instance of Lord Boyle referred to
Lord Carew and others, 273.
Burrishool, constable of, 175.
,bay of, 279.
, murder by pirates at, 316.
Burrilaugh, Isle of, 58.
Burrowes, Henry, 12.
, Sir Thos., 307.
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) Ws attack against a body of
Spaniards, 307.
„ Sir Toby Caulfields gallantry tbere,
Burton, Capt., 83, 555.
Burton, Thos., 398.
Bushill, Sir Edwd., 555.
> his services and claims, 556.
Busboppstown, castle, &c., Meatb, lease of to
Lady Mary Shane, 147.
Butcher, John, 273.
Butler, Captain Edmund, prays licence to
raise a company of volunteers for the
Archduchess, 583.
, he to command them, ib.
, Sir Edward, 523.
, Piers, ib.
, Theobald, ib.
, Edward, 175.
, Eitzwalter, 79.
, Gilbert, 79.
, Captain James, 258.
, returning to service of king of Poland
with 9 young Irishmen, 258.
, commended by St. John, 263.
, outlaws of CO. of Tipperary to go
with him to service of king of Poland,
263.
, Brother, Js., 319,
, John, 577.
, Sir Edward, ib.
, John, merchant of Cork, 64.
, petition of, ib.
, for liberty to export wool abroad, ib.
, Father, Edward, 319.
, John, ib.,322.
Father Peter, 319.
, Pierce, claiming to be heir male to
Earl of Ormonde, 463.
, Piers Backagh, Piers Lennan shown
not to be son of, 522.
, Piers, elder brother of Lord Tulleo-
phelim, 522.
, execution of, ib.
, rebellion of, 523.
, leaves his wife to be brought to bed
at Ranelagh under care of Redmond
and Phelim M'Feagh]when he rebels, ib.
, Richard, 198.
, Sir Stephen in Fermanagh, 223.
, undertaker in Cavan, 222.
, master of men and arms, 16.
, names of Irish on his property as
undertaker in Fermanagh, 465, 466.
, Theobald, Lord TuUeophelim, settle-
ment made by the Earl of Ormonde on
his marriage with the Earl's daughter,
213.
, , as ordered by Queen Elizabeth,
214.
, , debts of, ib.
Butler, Theobald — cont.
> > debts of, to be paid by Lord Dine-
weU, 214. ^
, Father Thos., 318.
, Captain Thomas, 120.
Thomas, brother to Lord Cahir, 83.
[Captain] Thomas, supposed brother
of Viscount Butler, (of TuUeophhelim),
18.
■ , withholds Cloughgrenan and
the Dloughy from the Lady Dingwall
and her husband, ib.
, , Chichester to re-establish her, ib.
, ,60.
the Lord and Lady Dingwall, to
be restored to Cloughgrenan against
claims of, 60.
, , the base brother of Viscount
Butler deceased, ib.
> , contest with Lord and Lady
Dingwall, 76.
, , resists the decree of the Lords
of the Council, ib.
, a trial at law ordered, 76.
, , verdict for him in his suit with
Lord Dingwall, 168.
, , his suit with Edmond Cant-
well of Muckarky, his brother in law,
454.
, , to be expedited as returning to
the King of Poland, 455.
, , base brother of Viscount TuUeo-
phelim, 462.
, his suit for manor of Tully with Earl
of Ormonde, ib.
, , order of Commissioners in, ib.
, , refers it partly to common law
courts, part to chancery, ib.
, Viscount, 60, 76.
, ..,..., [of TuUeopholim] deceased, 18.
, his base brother, ib.
, , disputes possession of Clough-
grenan and the Dloughy with the
Lady Elizabeth Butler, Lady Dingwall,
ib.
, , TuUeophelim, 389.
, debt of to Robt. Kennedy, ib.
Butlers, the, conspiracy among, 677.
, , John, brother of Sir Edward
prisoner in the castle, ib.
, , Sir Edward suspected, ib.
, , John arrested though he cut off
the head of Murrogh Baccagh [Cave-
nagh], ib.
, , he did it lest Murrogh should
tell tales, ib.
Buttevant,421.
Buttevant, David, 154.
, Barry the Lord, regrant of his estates,
216.
Button, Sir Thos., 239.
, , knighted by St. John, 135.
,447.
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Button — cont.
, Captain, his good service at siege of
Dunavegga in Islay, 6.
, , commander of His Majesty's
sliip Phoenix, 293.
, , instructions to, ib.
, captainof the "Antelope" 523,
524.
Buy, Brian M'Shane, 45.
Byrne Daniel, 447.
, M'Davy, 493.
Hugh, MePhelim Eeagh, 269, 275.
, Capt. Hugh, 288.
, , petition, 582.
, , to be joined in the pardon of
his father, PheUm McFeagh Byrne, and
5 hrothers, ib.
, , all falsely accused and impri-
soned in Dublin Castle, ib.
, MePhelim, and McFeagh, 269, 331,
432, 237, 239.
, , report on the case of, "with Sir
Rd. Greame, for Rauelagh, ib.
, , Sir Rd. Greames answer to
petition of, and of Bryan, his son,
238.
, , report of the Deputy and Coun-
cil, ib.
, commission to enquire into state
of the title, 238.
, , to be detained in England as.
dangerous, 478.
, , Bryan and Turlogh sons of,
577.
, , in castle prison for plot, ib.
, , Turlogh the most civilly bred of
all PheUm's sons, ib.
, vaiu to hope to content Phe-
lim by giving him back his lands,
578.
, , let the King build a fort there,
ib.
, and establish a plantation, ib.
Byrne, Walter, 438, 447.
Byrnes, county, 149.
, , to be recovered for the King for
want of payment of fines for alienation,
wardships, &c., 119.
, , three-fourths of his discoveries
to be passed to Sir Patrick Maule,
ib.
, , surrender and regrant of, 248.
Byrnes, the, projected plantation of their
territory in Wicklow, 409.
, , the sons of Feagh Mc'Hugh,
and principal men, ib.
, Feagh McHugh slain in rebellion,
ib.
, his sons not rebels, but bar-
barous, ib.
, , conspiracy among, 577.
Byrnes, the — cont.
, , obtain a letter about 6 years
since for regrant upon surrender, 410.
, , to be stayed, ib.
Byss, Christopher, 311.
,hiscollectiouofleases, &c., made
to Sir Garret Moore, 410.
, Robert, 111, 151.
, William, ib.
, , Irish gentleman at Grays Inn,
581.
C.
Cadiz, 566.
, at taking of Cadiz, Sir Toby Caulfield
distinguished, 307.
Caddows or rugs, exported from Munster,
184.
, Irish rugs, 252.
Cagework houses, 383.'
Cahir, the Lord, his nephew, son to Thos.
Butler, to England, for education, 83.
Cahessy, John, 111.
Cahors, 318.
Calebeg (now Killibegs), map of harbour of,
365.'
Calivers, 513.
Callahan, Father Owen, 320.
Callan, Earl of Ormondes, manor of, 214.
, Viscount, 394.
Callanan, Father Dermot, 319.
Callenecurragh, 169.
Callemessey, see Colonsay.
Gallon, M'Jordan, 165.
Calmar, Laughlin, 13.
Calvely, Sir Rich., 218.
, Sir Geo., 235, 248.
, Mr., undertaker in Fermanagh, 223.
, muster of men and avms,ib.
, George, 13.
, his certificate of administering oaths
of allegiance to Cornelius O'SuUivan,
550.
Cameron, General, Director of Ordnance Sur-
vey, 364.
Cammos, 169.
Campaine, Capt. Claes, a pirate, protected by
Falkland, 531.
, , Falklands, letter to Sir Wm.
Hull, ib.
, , Falkland sends Sir Wm. Hull a
protection for 30 days for, 549.
, , a Dutch pirate, ib.
, Falkland asks of him 10,000/.
for his pardon, 558.
, , , on condition that he will
say where his wealth lies, and will
agree to bring it to Ireland and settle,
ib.
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, , names of those dealing with
him for goods while lying at Lymcon,
involving the Deputy Falkland, 560.
, , alist of his cargo, ib.
, , names of those who bought
goods of the pirate at Lymcon, 584.
Campbel, Archibald, 9, 47.
, Sir John, 6.
Camphor, 585.
Canary Isles, ship of, taken by Capt. Claes
Campaine, the Dutch pirate, 585.
, he sells his goods at Lymcon,
CO. Cork, ib.
Cauna Isle of, 57.
Cannynge, M'George, 373, 382.
, , his house on the ironmongers'
proportion, ib.
, , undertaker in Ulster, 222.
, muster of his men and arms, ib.
, , his letter to Sir Thomas Phil-
lips, 413.
, concerning the booking of the
Irish on the Londoners' land, ib.
Cannon, five sent by Dutch hoy to London,
202.
Canopies and bed covers, 585.
, sold by the Dutch pirates at Lymcon,
CO. Cork, ib.
Canterbury, Archbishop of, 116, 129, 144, 173,
216, 236, 248, 275, 333.
, , his scheme of an University as
well as College at Dublin, 4, 5.
, scandal against in Ireland,
418.
letter to Sir Edw. Conway,
429.
, , of an outrage committed by four
score Irishwomen on a clergyman per-
forming the funeral of Lady Killeen,
ib.
, , Sir Dudley Norton's letter to,
435.
, about Jacob Whitehall, a bene-
ficed clergyman of Fearnes diocese hold-
ing Jewish opinions, ib.
Cantwell, Edmnnd, his suit with Capt. Butler>
his brother-in-law, employed by King
ofPoland, 4.'54,455.
Cantyre, see Kintyre.
, , Sir J. M'Connel's rebellion in,
97,
Cape Verd, 327.
Captains, in the army, July 1624, list of, 517.
list of recommended to the King for
commissions on the new levies by
Gentlemen of the Bedchamber, 555.
, list of those selected, 556.
Captainships, Irish, wisdom of abolishing,
314.
Carbry, co. Cork, 156.
, plantation of English Protes-
tants there, 190, 191.
Carbry, co. Cork — cont.
> ipetition of James Spenser and
other planters there, 191.
, they are opposed by Walter
Coppingerand other Irish recusants, ib.
Carew, Edw., 406.
, the Lord, 503, 248, 251, 255.
- , holds treasonable letters sent
to Florence M'Carthy, 154.
, from Tyrone and O'Donnel in
1601, 154, 155.
Carew, G., Lord Clopton, certificate to Spain
of, the loyalty of Don Pedro de Hen-
nedia, 216.
, , Jas. Tobin's letters to about the
Irish in Spain, 312, 313, 316.
, Governor of Jersey, 317.
, his estimate of munitions for
Ireland, 340.
, Dublin, Carrickfergus, and
Derry, the only safe places of deposit
for, ib.
, , with Lords Grandison and
Chichester to hear Sir T. Phillips's
charges, against City of London in
Ulster, 514, 515.
, , letters to Duke of Buckingham,
546.
, , forwards Lord Cork's letter
and those of the two friars engaged in
the Spanish Irish plot, ib.
, urges arrest of Florence
M'Carthy, Lord Kerry, and others, 547.
Cargan, the, 344.
Carey, George, 439.
, Sir Geo., 232.
John, 196.
, Lucius, eldest son of Lord Falkland,
548.
, , Falkland confers on him the
foot company vacant by death of Sir
Foulke Conway, ib.
Cargy Drohie, 152.
Carington, Giles, 483.
Carleton, Sir Dudley, 19, 133, 565, 582.
, Edward, 133.
Carlingford, 426.
Carlow, see Catherlough.
Carlow CO., 262.
, outlaws in, 262, 263, 267.
, warrant for tanning in, 532.
, fines in, 127.
, , collector of, ib.
.suggested junction of Wicklow and
Carlow COS., 311.
,., , opposed by Committee for Af-
fairs of Ireland, ib.
, , they would suggest the
dividing of Cork and Meath, ib.
, benefits derived from dividing Wick-
low from Dublin, ib.
Carlton, Thos., 468.
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Carlyle House, at Lambeth Marsh, 86.
, , letter dated at, ib.
Carmarthen, 426.
Carmic, Nicholas, 147.
Carnarvon, 136, 426.
Carpenter, Mr., 95.
, John, 87.
CaiT, see Keare.
Carre, Wm., 503.
CaiTick, Earl of Ormonde's manor of, 214.
Carrigdrohed, see Cargydrohie.
Carraghdramrusk Castle, 285, 292.
constable of, castle of, 343, 406.
, fort and bridge should be buUt at, 430.
Carrigsaussy, 160.
Carrigfergus, 38,39, 42, 62, 137, 340, 426, 492.
, bay of, 139.
, castle of, 25.
, constable of, Capt. Faithful
Fortescue, 11, 343.
, castle at, needs repair, 430.
, , also town walls, ib.
, , governor of. Lord Chichester, 1 1 .
, governor of, 347, 406.
, constable of, ib.
, Sir F. Conway, lieutenant-governor
of, 132.
, town of, 11.
, , governor of, ib.
, petition of corporation of, 520.
,25,28.
, the pay of 100 men laid out on
building walls of, ib.
, customs of, port of, 128.
Carrick-on-Shannon, see Carraghdramrusk.
Carrick-on-Shannon, difference between Sir
Thos. Button and Captain St. George
about the Fort of Carrickdrumrusk,
422.
CarroU, Sir Jas., 176, 402.
.,,, , his house in the Wexford plan-
tation burned by Morrys M'Edmond
Cavenaghe, 304.
, John, 262.
Carrough, Mulmurry Duff, 76, 77.
Carty, Father Callahan, 321.
, Father Daniel, ib., 319.
, Father Florence, 320.
, Father Owen, ib., 318.
, , Abbot of Fermoy, ib.
, , late President of Irish College
at St. Jago in Spain, ib.
, Donagh M'Finnin, 160.
, Friar Florence M'Donnel, 535, 536,
537.
, betrays a Spanish and Irish
plot to Lord Cork, 535.
^ J ....... guardian of Timoleague Abbey
' and superior of Franciscans of Munster,
ib.
..„.,., Friar Florence M'Donnel, 546.
Cartwright, Roht., 176.
Carty, Father Charles, 321, 322.
, Dermod, 322.
Cart write, Cornet, 178.
Carveu, Anstance, 48.
Carril, Father Ambrose, 322.
, Father Thos., ib.
Cary Bryan, 180.
, servant of the late Prince, ib.
, Edward, 203.
, George, 13.
, Sir George, 88.
, George, 127.
.Henry Cary Viscount Falkland, ap-
pointed Lord Deputy, 343.
, , ceremony on his arrival, 345.
, Jas., 434.
Corynery. co. Cavan, 170.
Cashel, Malcolm Hamilton made Archbishop
of, 403, 468.
Casie, William, 12.
Casques, combes or murion, 542.
Cassowerahine, 169.
Castle of Dublin, see Dublin Castle.
Castles, conditions for building, 3oO.
, list of warders or constables of, 11.
Castle Balfour alias Corraghie, co. Fermanagh,
468.
Castle Carnagh, 311.
Castle chamber, court of, marshal to, 95.
, ,196.
, , grievance of costs in, 507.
, Verdon, priest, censured in, 20.
,........, , thence carried to the pillory, ib.
, inquii-y if causes be withdrawn from
courts of justice to Council table, 347.
Castleconnell, the Lord, 169.
, Edmund Bourke Lord, 193.
, Baron of, 249.
, the Lord, 442.
, , the honour and lands of, dis-
puted by Theobald Bourke, Lord
Brittas, 297.
, , the house of, ib.
, , Lord Brittas required to release
his claim to title, 219.
, , instrument of release tendered
to Lord Brittas, ib.
, , Lord Castleconnell's lands, 220.
, , report on the differencebetween
him and Lord Brittas, 257, 264.
, ,270.
, Sir Wm. Bourke, Richard Bourke,
and Thos. Bourke, late lords, ib.
, the young Lord Castleconnell, 281.
, , his father-in-law. Sir Thomas
Browne, ib. ,
, , his uncle. Lord Brittas, ib.
, Lord Castleconnell educated at Trinity
CoUege as a Protestant, 282, 286.
Castledermot, manor of, 113.
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Castlehaven, barony of, muster of servitors,
men and arms in, 225.
, the Lord, undertalter in Omagh ba-
rony, 221.
, , muster of men and arms, ib.
, servitor in Armagh, 225.
) ) muster of men and arms, ib.
, Countess of, undertalter in Omagh
barony, 221.
, , muster of men and arms, ib.
Castlelyons, 216, 585.
Castlemaine, 170.
, Fort of, 35, 310.
, constable of, Sir T. Eoper, 11, 406.
Castlenedoe, 430.
Castleparlt, fort, 310.
, castle of, constable of, Capt. H. Skip-
with, II.
, constable of, fort of, 44".
Castlereagh barony, co. Mayo, 202.
Castleton, Old, 166.
Castletowne, Delvin, rectory of, 253.
Casual Revenue, farm of, 277, 278.
Casualties, accounts of, how to be made, 103.
Catherlough, manor of, 113.
Cattle, the only -wealth of Irish, 86.
, , great loss of, t J.
,......, may affect amount of subsidy,
ib.
Cavan, 246.
, coimty of, barony of, Loughtie in, 47.
, the jointure lands of Lady
O'Reilly in, to be freed from her join-
ture, ib.
, , she to have 30/. a year,
pension instead, ib,
, Sir John O'Reilly, her
husband, long a traitor and prisoner in
England, ib.
, , fines in, 127.
, , , collector of, ib.
, muster roll of undertakers and
servitors in, 222.
, , , their men and arms, i5.,
225.
, inquiry for concealed church
lands in, 276.
, , Cloghouter, castle in, 284.
, , prison for priests, ib.
, names of Commissioners of in-
quiry for, 439.
, Sir John Smith's proportion in,
584.
Cave, Francis, 246.
Thomas, 28, 299.
Cavel, Father Owen, 320.
Cavenagh, Cahir M- William, 269.
, a Leinster outlaw, slain, 270.
, Green M'Cahir, 306.
Gerald Redmond, ib.
, Donald, M'Inir, ib.
, Cullogh M'Murrough, ib.
Cavanagh — cont.
, Owen, Duff M'Davy, 306.
, James M'Bran, ib.
Cavenagh (Quevenagh), Father Chas., 321.
jDonogh, 62.
, , examination of, ib., 72.
, Donnell, 12.
Morrys, M'Edmond, 288.
Murrough Baccach, his head cutoff
by John Butler, his fellow conspirator,
577.
, reasons, ib.
Cavenaghs, The, conspiracy among, 577.
, , Morris M'Edmond, 304.
; , his rebellion and burning of Sir
Js. Carroll's and Mr. Marwood's houses
in Wexford plantation, ib.
> pretend that they first brought
the English conquest into Ireland, 305.
, , but they are bastard Cavenaghs,
and the meanest of Septs, ib.
, , made themselves kings of Lein-
ster and fought King Richard, ib.
Caulfield, Sir Toby, 10, 11, 15, 40, 62, 64, 79,
80, 138, 166,240,242,257.
, Toby, 230.
, William, ib.
, Sir Toby, 15, 29.
, , made master of ordnance, 15.
,in Sir Oliver St. John's surren-
der, ib.
, ,29,32.
, plot to rescue Conn, son of Ty-
rone out of his custody, 29-34.
, , servitor in Tyrone, 226.
, , muster of arms and men,ii.,232,
, , lessee of Charlemont Fort, 214j
, 307.
, , his patent to be Lord Caulfield
of Charlemont, ib.
, , recital of his services, 307-309-
, , serves under Martin Frobisher
at sea, 307.
, , his bravery in the attack upon
the Spanish fleet near the Azores, ib.
, , and under Lord Thos. Howard
upon some Irish ships off the coast
of Spain, ib.
, , and under Sir Thos. Burrough,
ib.
, under Sir Thos. Williams in
France, ib.
, , under Sir Francis Vere in Low
Countries, ib.
, , enters the breach at the assault
and capture of the town of Dreux in
France, ib.
, , under Robert, Earl of Essex, at
the taking of Cadiz, ib.
, , and in Tyrone's war in Ireland,
ib.
, is approved of there by two
Viceroys, Essex and Mountjoy, 308.
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Caulfield, Sir Tohy—cont.
, , is made by Mountjoy, governor
of Charlemont Fort, 308.
, Sir Toby's services at siege of
Kinsale, ib.
, , and after it against Tyrone in
TJlster, ib.
, his justness and firmness as
justice of the peace for Ulster, advances
the plantation, 309.
,..., , made Lord Baron of Charle-
mont, ib.
, his nephew, William Caulfield,
next in remainder to the barony, ib.
, the Lord, 333,344,346, 353,403,406,
420, 427, 472, .517.
, Sir Toby, 439.
Sir William, ib., 309, 555.
, Sir Toby's nephew made next in re-
mainder to the barony of Char lemont,
ib.
Certificate, of judges (Denham and Aungier),
as to J. Bath's patent of BalgrifEn,
C. Dublin, 99.
, of the number of men and their arms
in the Ulster plantation as mustered by
Capt. George AUeyne, 220, 226 and
note ib.
, of Sir Jno. Ware touching Sir Thos.
Button's pensions, 239.
, of Kobt. Downton, Clerk of the Pipe,
268.
, of Commissioners for Irish affairs
concerning the undertakers of Ulster's
lands, 322.
, of Archbishop of Canterbury, and
Lords Carew and Caulfield in the case
of Lords Kerry and Lixnaw and his
son Patk. Pitzmorris, 333.
, of Sir Humphrey May, Chief Justice,
Sir John Denham, and Sir Wm. Jones
in the suit of Jordan Condons against
Sir Jno. Pitzgerald, 542.
, of the plantation, 554.
, of the revenue, ib.
, of trade and commerce, ib.
, of Sir Gabriell Pite's book of the
Manor of IQnghington, ib.
, of the army, ib.
, of the woods, ib.
, of grievances, ib.
, of the Church patents, ib.
Ceapagh, 182.
Chain, measurers in Longford tread the bounds
with the chain, 280.
Chaloner, John, 151.
Chamberlain, Capt. 556.
Chambers, George, Ul, 127, 176.
, , controller of ordnance, 111.
Chancellor, of Ireland, 16, 74, 75.
, Winwood will protect him against
unjust complaints, 75.
Chancellor — cont.
, Jones, 87.
, Thos. Archbishop of, one of Lords
Justices, 116.
, death of Archbishop of Dublin, Chan-
cellor of Ireland, 244.
, , Sir Adam Loftus, 346.
, Palkland's angry letter to, 532.
, for refusing to pass a patent for
tanning in Carlow, ib.
, and another for aqua vitse, ib.
, of University of Dublin, 5.
, of Scotland, 6.
, of Exchequer, 148.
, grant of office of to Sir Dudley
Norton, 1.
, the Lord of Scotland, 6.
Chancei-y, decree in Chris. Pitzwilliam v. Sir
Thos. Fitzwilliam of 31st Jan., 1 6 Js. I.,
to be reviewed, 579.
, W. Temple, master in, 296.
Charity Lands, 399.
Charlemont, 77, 78, 79.
fort of, 32, 37, 39, 195, 284, 292,
427.
, Conn, son of Tyrone, prisoner there,
ib.
> plot for his rescue, 29, 34.
, entrusted by Lord Mountjoy to Sir
Toby Caulfield in Tyrone's rebellion,
308.
..., again appointed Gcvernorof, by King
James, 309.
Charlestown and Jamestown, building by Sir
C. Coote, 338.
, King's letter concerning, ib.
, assizes and sessions to be held for 21
years at Charlestown, ib.
, jail and sessions house to be built,
ib.
, assizes for Roscommon to be held at,
445.
, for 21 years, 446.
Chevers, Christopher, 419.
, to be a baronet, ib.
Chenery roots, 585.
Chester, 181, 336, 352, 549.
troops from, for Ireland, 131, 136.
, mayor of, 136.
, sheriff of, ib.
, troops at, ib.
, runaways, ib.
, unserviceable men, ib.
bark of, taken by pirates, 139.
........... fair of, 139.
, mayor of, 398.
, hardships worked by the Customs
officers at, 425.
, ammunition from, 503.
, troops to embark at, 514.
, manor of, 560.
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Chesterman, Mr., 360.
Chichester, the Lord, 11, 13, 109, 110, 120,
143, 230, 250, 257, 343, 353, 399, 406,
474,476,517.
, , serviter in Tyrone, 226.
, , muster of men and arms, ib.
, , commission to, to examine ac-
counts, 363.
, , his troop, 392, 504.
, , appointed with Carew and
Grandison to consider Sir T. Phillips'
charges against the City of London,
515.
, asks Conway for one of the
nine companies for Ireland for Sir
Faithful Fortescue, 548.
, , has received advice from Padua
of the coming to Ireland of the two
Meaghs, 14, 19.
, , informs Winwood of the taking
of Donevegge Castle in Islay, by Sir
Owen Lambert, 14.
, , Lords of Council disapprove of
his design to free the Ulster planters
from tithe of milk, 16.
, , seeks through Winwood the
promotion of John Chichester his
nephew, 17.
, , has heard of Tyrones intentions
to remove from Rome, 19.
, Shane Crone and another,
Tyrone's messengers to Ireland, ib.
, , forwards the examination of
Piers Meagh, 20.
, , .Tames Meagh, a dangerous
priest, ib,
, employed by the recusants in
May 1612, ib.
J , Owen Mac Mahon, titular Arch-
bishop of Dublin, ib.
, , often in Dublin, but he cannot
catch him though he offers largely for
his capture, ib.
, , fears (18 March 1615), the
designs of the Irish, ib.
, more robberies and murders
within six months than in many years
before, ib.
, , hears that James Meagh, the
priest is landed, 42.
J , will seek to arrest him, ib.
, , difficulty of this, ib.
,,.,.,, his reports of Tyrones intention
to invade Ireland, ib.
answers the Ulster Bishops
complaints about suspending payment
of tithe milk in favour of Ulster Plant-
era, 22-24.
unpopularity of the impost,
ib'.
never exacted before in Ireland
ib'.'"
^ , impossibility of collecting it,
ib.
Chichester, the Lord — cont.
, ministeis being non-resident
they farm it to kerne and baiUffs
errant, 24.
, , ministers murdered in conse-
quence, ib.
, , six or seven score people en-
gaged in outrages through it, ib.
, the people of Armagh and
Tyrone employ agents to represent this
grievance, ib.
, , the Primates oficers imprison
men and extort money, ib.
, , explains that his (Chichester's)
order is only temporary, ib.
, , his speeches mis-reported by
Walter Synnot to the inhabitants of the
Murroughs in Wexford, 28.
, , is to inquire into the state of
Longford, and Leitrim, and the Irish
counties of Munster, Leinster and
Connaught, with a view to planting and
civilizing them, 35.
, , his discovery of the plot of
Brian Crossach and Art Oge O'Neil and
Alexander M'Donnell and others for
rescue of Conn, son of Tyrone, from
Charlemont fort, 38, 39.
, , and to seize Derry, Coleraine,
and Carrickfergus, ib.
, , has placed Conn at school in
Dublin, ib.
, , Dermot Oge Dun's examina-
tion, concerning the plot, 39.
, communicates the plot against
Derry, &c. to the Parliament, 49.
, , urges them to pass bills that he
may prorogue it, and tie officers having
commands in Ulster may return thither
on account of the plot, ib.
, , informs the King of the subsidy
granted by Parliament, ib.
, thanked for discovery of the
northern plot, 53.
, , the Lords have urged the Com-
mittee of the London plantation to
strengthen Derry and Coleraine, ib.
, ,(the noblemen and gentlemen's
sons mentioned in a list to be sent to
England, ib., 54, 66.
, , the King repeats his orders in
favour of Lord and Lady Dingwall, 60,
76.
, his surprise that Chichester has
not re-ppssessed them of Cloughgreu-
nan, ib.
, , seized by Thomas, base brother
of Viscount Butler deceased, ib,
, , the King will receive a deputa-
tion from the commons, 66.
, the CouncU. glad to hear that
Lord Lixnow's son is at Trinity Col-
lege, ib.
, , Conn Tyrone's son, to be sent
to England, ib.
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Chichester, the Lord — cont.
, ....... contest for precedency between
certain Viscounts and Barons to be
heard in England,
, , priests and friars flocking from
Rome, 69.
■.., spreading news of Tyrone's
coming, ib.
J , he has the prisons full of dis-
loyal Irish, ib.
, , James Meagh, titular Vicar-
general of Cork has landed, ib.
, , landed on the cliffs between
Cork and Youghal, ib.
, , escapes arrest, ib.
, , Shane Crone, Tyrone's confede-
rate, seeks leave to return to Ireland,
■> 69, 70.
, , and to become tenants of his
former lands in Innishowen under
Chichester, 70.
, , letters from, to his wife, seized
at Derry, 70, 71.
urges her to come to him,
71.
, jEynola ny Docherty,her name,
ib.
, , Chichester suggests to Wiuwood
that he have license to send her and
the wives and families of all the other
fugitives to their husbands, 7 1 .
, , to be charges on their resources,
ib.
, , Connor, Tyrone's confessor,
landed near Drogheda, 70.
, , and died near Armagh, ib.
, , on his way to Coleraine his
Ijirthplace, ib.
, , the commissioners of royal
visitations, 70, 74, 75.
, , about to begin their journey,
ib.
, , good results to be expected,
ib.
, , he is to demand the proposi-
tions of the Parliament, 79.
, , for the King will not receive
the deputation, ib.
, , is to favour the Countess of
Kildare in her contest with Daniel
O'Connor, Sligo, 82.
, , Earl of Abercorn and under-
takers of barony of Strabane to have
such liberties as Chichester has in Bel-
fast and Innishowen, 85.
, , has dissolved the Parliament
to the general regret in Ireland, 95.
, , lis pleasure at the promise of
money, ib.
, , his interview with and questions
of Nichs. Holywood concerning Ty-
rone's life at Home, 96.
, , Sir James McConnel's re-
bellion in Kentyre, 97.
Chichester, the Lord— co«<.
, , his flight to Ireland and escape,
97.
, , return from Scotland of prin-
cipals in late Ulster conspiracy, ib.
, , license for Chichester to sur-
render deputyship, 98, 99.
, , is to inform the Irish that they
shall be promoted as any others, if con-
formable in religion, 99.
, , grant to Lord Chichester of
4 shillings per day for life for 9 horse,
111.
, defends himself to Lord Blles-
mere against detractors, 115.
, , wiU gladly deliver up the sword,
ib.
, , has appointed 11 Eeb. 1616 to
deliver it, 116.
, , , letters patent appointing lords
justices in room of, 117.
, , papers delivered to when leaving
the government of Ireland, 120.
, , arrives in London, 122.
, , commission to be Lord Trea-
surer of Ireland, 128.
.., , named commissioner for re-
ducing taxation of Ulster bishoprics,
130.
, , Deputy St. John to deliver to
him a white staff' as Lord High Trea-
surer of Ireland, 131, 134.
, , ceremonial observed, 135.
, commissioner for completing
the plantation of Ulster, 138.
, , licence to come to England,
18 July 1616, 166.
, , dying, 555, 561, 564.
, , in the event of his death Sir
Wm. St. Leger asks for his troop of
horse, ib.
, , his death, 673.
, , his troop of horse to Lord
Valentia, ib.
Chichester House, despatch dated from
July 29, 1618, 204.
Ealkland's letter dated from, 414.
Chichester, Sir Edward, to deliver the arms
and monies received by Sir Edward's
brother. Lord Chichester, deceased, to
Lord Valentia, who has got his
brother's troop, 573.
Chichester, John, 17.
Chichester, Sir Thomas, heirs of 176.
..., , servitor in Donegal, 225.
..., , , muster 9 men and arms, ib.
Chichester Lough, 13.
Chief Baron, St. John's letter to, 268.
returns that Lord Sarsfield discovered
no concealed lands in oo. Cork, ib,
Chelgot, Father Gerard, 320.
Chirurgeon general to the State, 406.
Chishull, widow, 431.
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Christ Church, Dublin, lecture by Trinity
College at, 189, 201.
) , deanery of, taxation of to be
reduced, 130.
, , lottery to H. Southey, he pay-
ing 500?. towards repairs of Christ-
church, Dublin, 279.
I , regulations of the lotteries,
280.
, , Viscount Falkland at church
there, 346.
Chisshull, Elizabeth, 415.
, , petition of, ib.
Church of Ireland, letter of Lords of Council
to Commissioners of Church Aifalrs,
235.
, Bishop of Meath on behalf of, pre-
sents petition for Eng's aid to recover
their patrimony, 235.
, and to establish the church in other
provinces as in Ulster, ih.
, the judges, referees, say there is no
precedent to warrant the latter, 236.
, King's regulations for, on petition of
prelates and clergy, 275, 277.
, glebes and school lands in all future
plantations as in Ulster, 276.
Bishop of Ardagh and Kilmore to
have restitution of concealed church
lands, ib.
, Court of Ecclesiastical Commission
suggested, 277.
, orders for the regulation of, in Ireland,
416.
, maintenance for incumbents inappro-
priate rectories, ib.
, endowments in Ulster, ib.
, glebes in Ulster, ib.
, in the later plantations, ib.
, 16,200 acres to, in Ulster, ti.
, pluralities, 416, 417.
, for repair of churches, 41 7.
, at next Parliament, 33 Hen. VIII.
and 1 and 13 Eliz., and 1 Jas. I., En-
glish, to be enacted, 417.
, concerning alienating charities, ib.
, St. Patrick's Ridges, Mary gallons
&c., to be abolished, 418.
writ de excommunicato capiendo, ib.
, schools and school masters, 418,
419.
book of rules for regimen of, 458.
, all titular bishops, priests, &c., to be
banished, ib.
, statute of 2 Elizabeth to be enforced
generally, ib.
all which was suspended because of
the Spanish match, ib.
Churches in Ulster, ruinous, 23.
, ministers non-resident, ib.
, do not seek to rebuild the
churches, ib.
Churches in Ulster — cont.
, lords justices to see to repairing of,
102, 347.
, to appointing sound ministers, and
encouraging patrons to the like, ib.
, inquiry into state of repair of,
75.
, inquiry as to which presentation,
and which appropriate, 347.
, repair of, and churchyards, 355.
Church lands, 399.
Church leases, immoderate leases made by
former prelates to be surrendered,
276.
Cinque Ports, Lord Warden of, 1.24, 126.
, all Irish arriving at, to be watched,
487, 488.
, and whence they came and whither
they go to be ascertained, ib.
Cities and Towns Corporate, ofBcers of,
relapsed to Popery, to be excommuni-
cated, 418.
ClanawliflFe, 392.
Clanawley,- the Lord, 466.
Clancarthy, late Earl of, 571.
Earl of, McCarthy More marries his
daughter, 155.
, , in aid of his design to revolt)
ib.
, Earl of, 181.
, Donnel his bastard son, 182.
, , gets through Earl of Tyrone
lands of Plorence McCarthy, ib.
Clancolman, plantation of, in W. Meath, 312-
commission for grants to undertakers
and natives in, ib.
Clandeboys, 42.
, forces from to surprise Derry, Cole-
raine ib.
, Deputy Governor of, 347.
Clan Donnells, the, 40.
, the rebels in Scotland, 81.
sept of, 383.
, lands of Mercers' Co. let to, ib.
, the wickedest men in the countryj
ib.
Claue, CO. Kildare, 189.
Claneboy, Viscount, 350.
, the Lord, 402.
Clangapp, 149, 248.
, surrender and re-grant of, 248.
Claughanna Kilty, 585.
Clanhodgestown, 114.
Clankelly, barony of, co. of Fermanagh, ib.
> Irish tenants on the proportion of
Armagh, in possession on Sir Hugh
Worrall, Lord Balfour, and Lord May-
nard, 467.
on Mount Calvert, ib.
on Lisreagke, ib.
, on Clonkarne, ib.
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Clankie barony, undertakers in, 222'.
, their men and arms, ib.
Clanrickard, Earl, 11, 118, 135, 205, 251, 269,
274, 343, 406, 447, 517, 521, 524, 555,
556,571,575.
, , demands the governorship of
Galway town and comity, 118, 119.
Clanyore, 465.
Clare co., fines in, 127.
collector of, ib.
Clap boards, monopoly for making of, 144.
Clayton, Lawrence, 434.
Clayton, Kandoll, 15.
Cleer, Walter, 197.
Clergy, presentation of, by Bishop of Eapho,
3.
, relieved against consequences of lapse
of time for, ib.
Clerk of the Council, a second clerk prayed
for by the Scottish planters in Ireland,
502.
, to be a Scotchman, iJ.
Clerk of the Council of Ireland, J. Usher,
clerk of, 561.
, the oldest officer the King has in
Ireland, ib.
, has served 31 years, ib.
Clerk of the Crown, for cos. of Meath, W.
Meath and Longford, 62.
Clerk of the Pipe, certificate of, 268.
Clerks, Irish, studying at Archbishop of Bour-
deaux's College at Bourdeaux, 318.
list of, 200, 318, 322.
Clarke, Edward, 584.
Clerkenwell, 686.
Clifford, Mr., 402.
, Sir Conyers, 492.
Clinawley, barony, servitors in, with muster of
their men and arms, 224.
Cloghans, 141.
Clogher, Archdeacon of, 467.
, bishopric of, taxation of, 130.
, barony, undertakers in, 221.
, muster of men and arms, ib.
Bishop and Dean of, 338.
differences between, ib.
, archdeaconry of, 253.
J Chancellorship of Cathedral of, ib.
, Bishop of, Geo. Montgomery, 253.
, brings over 19 painful preachers 14
years since, ib.
barony, mustering place of, 229.
, James, Bishop of, 568.
Cloghage, 582.
Cloghne Killebeg, manor of, 150.
Cloghouter Castle, Constable of, Capt. Hugh
Culme, 12.
, a prison for priests, 284, 292, 430.
Cloncurrie, 465, 577.
Clonkarne, proportion of, 148, 467.
Clonakelly, see Clanghanna Keltye.
5.
Clonmahon, lordship of, 113.
(barony of, muster of servitors, men,
and arms in, 225.
Clonmel, 535.
Clone, the fishing of, 169.
Clones, 151, 403.
Clotworthy, Hugh, 13, 127, 195, 199.
, Sir Hugh, 338.
, , elected agent or deputy for
Ulster to treat of trade, 410, 415, 439.
, Capt., 447, 461.
Clothworkers' Ulster lands, map of, 365.
, , plan of their building, ib.
, , number of freeholders and able
men, 371.
, jPynnar's survey of, 381.
the Company of, English and Irish
tenants on lands of, 471, 472.
Clothworks, Sir T. Koper's, near Dublin, 361.
Clothworking, to be encouraged, 424.
Cloth manufacture, Sir T. Wilson's project for
setting, 147.
Cloughgrennan, Castle, 18, 60, 76, 205.
, the claims of Thomas, base brother of,
Viscount Butler, to, 60.
, with the Dloughy found by verdict
for Capt. T. Butler, 168.
, in his suit with Lord Dingwall, ib..
Cloughwoyan, 113.
Cloves, 585.
Clowes, William, H.M., surgeon, 583.
Coa, 465.
Coates, Chas., 468.
, Christ., 465.
, Sir Thos., 232.
Coach, Sir Thos., undertaker in Donegal, 223.
, muster of men and arms, ib.
Cockayne, Alderman, 131.
, William, 143.
Cod, Irish, and hake, much esteemed in Biscay,
580.
and ling in England, ib.
Codd, Catharine, 421.
Coel, [Coyle], Father Thos., 320.
Cogan, Robert, 261.
Coghlan, James, McFeenin, 494.
Coghlan's county, plantation of, 333.
Coin, want of in Ireland, 425.
tillage to be enforced to Introduce it
by sale of grain, ib.
also search for mines and minerals
should be encouraged, 425, 426.
Coke, Sir Edward, 456, 261.
Colby, Colonel, 331 .
Colclough, Sir Thos., 75.
Cole, William, 127.
, Capt. William, 12, 13.
, Sir William, 285, 343, 406, 468, 447.
, Susan his wife, 170.
, undertaker in Fermanagh, 223.
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Cole — coiit.
, muster of men and arms of, 223.
, Wm., servitor in Fermanagh, 224.
, muster of men and arms of, ib.
CoJeraine, 12, 78, 242, 426, 528.
, now called Londonderry, 178.
, barony of, 42.
, liberties of, 38, 39, 42, 43, 51, 53.
, plot to seize, 42.
, Provost martial of, 51.
, Connor, Tyrone's confessor, native,
of, 70.
to be burnt, 74.
, ill fortified, 39.
discovery of plot against, 51.
, to be strengthened, 53.
, keep to be built at, ib.
, plot to bum, 55.
, plan of town of, 3S5.
bridge, with drawbridge not yet built
371, 372.
, walls and circular gate towers, ib.
, numbers of armed men at, 372.
, walls and fortifications of, ib.
, Pynnars, survey of, 381.
, town of, muster of their men and arms,
222, 392.
, fort at, out of repair, 43.
the Lord demands touching, 499,500.
, the houses to be made up to, 200,
500.
, to be passed, with 3,000 acres
in free burgage to townsmen, ib.
, answer of the city, 501.
, the fortifications made by Sir Josias
Bodley are enough, ib.
, mayor of, ib.
, bridge over Ban at, most wanted, 529.
, if neither King nor city will build,
some private company should, ib.
, bridge over the Koe should be built
as the river hinders the passage between
Derry and Coleraine, ib.
College, Trinity, at Dublin, 4, 5.
scheme for University as well as
College at Dublin, 4.
, instructions for foimding a University
as well as College near Dublin, 4, 5.
, a new foundation, 5.
, to be named College of the Blessed
Trinity in the University of Dublin,
founded by Queen Elizabeth and King
James, ib.
, its members, and powers, ib.
Colgan John and Dr. Keatinge, chronicles of
the monarohs of Ireland, 583.
Colonsay, Isle of, 57.
Coloony, 141.
Coloured woods, 586.
, green wood (cedar?), for chests, ib.
, ligno malvois, worth 20*. per ounce,
ib.
Columbanus, decree of, made at Drome eatt
A.D. 563, 215.
Columkille, Isle of, see lona.
Colpe, Sir Garret Moores, lease of, 311.
Coman, Thomas, 202.
, , licence to, for sale of wines in
Athlone, Loaghreagh, &c., ib.
Combe or casque or morion, 542.
, cap, 543.
Comb cap [with cheeks or verge], 543.
Comber, see Cumber.
Comerford, Harry, 290.
, Father Patrick, 318.
Comyn, Father William, 322.
Comyn, see Coman.
Commission to take accounts of Sir T. Eidge-
way, 29.
for sale of concealed and entailed
lands, 29.
to lease lands for 21 years, and to
take surrenders and compound for
wardships, 29.
to levy Crown debts due to King
Henry VIII., Edward VI., Queen
Mary, Queen Elizabeth, and King
James I., 29.
to give royal assent to Bills in Parha-
ment, 57.
for regal visitation of dioceses, 67,
68, 70.
for regal visitation, 74.
, its terms, ib.
names of Commissioners, 74, 75.
for inquiry into Gerald Earl of Kil-
dare's title to lands in co. Sligo, 82,
83.
, for rating and collecting of subsidy,
85.
for discovery of concealed impropria-
tions, &c., 97.
„ , of state of ecclesiastical livings, ib,
, of wards and lunatics, 131.
for levying king's debts, 132.
to take surrenders and make leases
ib.
to inquire as to transfer of the fair and
market at Gray Abbey to Comber, 136,
137.
and for making Donaghadee a port
of passage to Port Patrick, ib.
, return upon the Commission, ib.
for completing the plantation of
Ulster, 138.
, patents to be passed to the several
British undertakers named in the lists
sent over to Deputy Chichester, ib.
and to servitors and natives, ib.
to appoint in every proportion places
for seats of undertakers and servitors,
ib.
to assign woods to them, ib.
to bound parishes, ib.
to assign glebes, ib.
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Commission — cont.
, and lands for towns, 138.
to inquire into concealed church lands
and to compound with possessors for
restoring them, ib.
for disposing of wards, 235.
to inquire into the state of the title
of Eanelegh in contest between Phelim
MTeagh Byrne, and Sir Richard
Greame, 239.
for plantation of Ely O'Carrol, 263.
for plantation of Longford, 280.
the instructions, ib.
to inquire into misdemeanours of
Edmond Hunt, customer of harbour
master of Cork, 289.
for making grants to undertakers and
natives in the plantations of Leitrim,
King's, Queen's, and Westmeath
counties, 312.
to inquire into state of Ulster, and
other plantations, 352, 353.
for division of lands, 363.
to SirT. Phillips and Richard Had-
sor, for survey of, Londoners' planta-
tion, 364.
for leasing Crown lands, 362.
for levying Crown debts, ib.
for examining accounts, 863.
of Sir H. Parsons, to be master of the
Court of Wards, Sir Richard Bolton to
be attorney, and A. Barker surveyor,
390.
„ to Falkland to inquire into religious
and civil state of Ireland, 405,
of inquiry into the state of the six
escheated counties, 439.
, names of the Commissioners for each
county respectively, ib.
, articles of inquiry, ib.
to inquire into names and number
of natives in six escheated counties,
459.
, names of Commissioners to inquire
by aid of a jury of 12 into those of co.
Londonderry, 461, 462.
, , in CO. Fermanagh, 465.
, their return, ib.
to inquire into the forfeitures of lauds
of Scottish inhabitants of Ireland for
want of denization, 567.
for advancement of King's revenue,
67.
, taxing the bishopries and church
livipgs in Ulster, ib.
for ordering composition and cessing
of soldiers, 68.
Commissioners of church affairs, letters of
Lords in Council to, 235.
orders conceived by, for regulating of
church and schools, 416.
for Ireland, Sir Edward Coke, Sir
Edwin Sandys and others added to,
456.
Commissioners — cont.
for Irish causes, on petition of Edward
Seras and his wife against Bishop of
Cork, 568.
, report of Henry Reignolds's case,
564.
, on Sampson Theobald, 565.
, advise review of Decree in Chancery
of 31 January, 16 16° Jas. I., in the
cause of Christopher Fitzwilliams
against Sir Thomas Fitzwilliams, 579.
, to inquire into the grievances of Ire-
land, 328.
, report of, ib.
, grievances, 354, 356.
, for reformation of abuses in Ireland,
448.
, petition of inhabitants of barony of
Loughinsholin, ib.
, for plantations, 356.
, special commissioners for Ireland,
345.
, articles of their inquiry,346.
, their payment, 345.
, for revise of establishment, 573.
, for surveying plantations, their return
for CO. of Armagh, 483.
Commons House, Edmond Midhopp to be clerk
of, 95.
, William Bradley, late do., ib.
Common Pleas, chief justiceship of, to Sir
Dominic Sarsfield, 98.
, , his patent and reversion of
cancelled, ib.
, , his appointment to, ib.
Companies, the twelve London, in Ulster,
survey of their several lands, by Sir T.
PhiUips, 364.
Composition of Leinster, Munster and the
five shires, 464.
of barony of Kierrycurrechie, co. Cork,
268.
royal, of Connaught and Clare, 84,
85.
patents to freeholders of Connaught
and Clare subject to, ib.
of Sligo and Mayo, 141.
of Connaught, 171.
, grants under, contain remission of
fines for intrusions, alienations, &c.,
ib.
prej udicial to revenue, ib.
of Connaught, 351.
, , gentlemen of O'Kelly's country bound
to send 1,200 labourers to eastle of
Athlone, ib.
of Connaught, 355.
, Sir C. Coote, collector, ib.
, his conduct complained of by
lords justices, ib.
, collector of, 68.
Concealed lands, valuation of, 103.
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Concordatums, what included in, 13.
, 4,000Z. sterling for all, 13.
, fund of, limited to 1,000/. per ann.,
104.
list of, between 1 Oct. 1617, and 31
March 1618, 194.
, list of, for 1618, 1619, 245.
, deputy and council pray enlargement
offundfor, 249.
money should be increased, 495.
, secret service money out of, ib.
Condon, David, 353.
Conger, Irish, and ray to Brittany, 580.
Conchobar, Roderic 3rd, monarch of Ireland,
583.
Connaught, Provost-martial in, 11.
bishops and clergy in, 17.
, , their neglects, 17, 18.
, commissary of victuals in, 11.
President and Council of, ib.
, President of. Earl of Clanricard,
11.
, Provost-martial of, Captain Chas.
Coote, 11.
, the King projects new plantations in,
35.
, project for plantation of, 35, 52.
, Chief Justice of, 75.
, regal visitation of dioceses of, 70,
75.
, houses in, inquiry into state of
repair of, 75.
Connaught and Clare, patents of their lands
to be passed to freeholders of, 84,
85.
, subject to composition royal, ib.
, composition of, and of Thomond,
109.
, President of, 118, 119.
Earl of Clanrickard prays for go-
vernorship of town and county of
Galway exempt from President's com-
mand, 119.
, President of, 141.
, Chief Justice of, ib.
, Provost-martial of, ib.
, King's attorney of, ib.
, escheator of, ib.
, clerk of Council of, ib.
, feodary general of, 168.
, grants of lands under the com-
position contain remittals of fines for
alienations, intrusions, &c., 171.
, prejudicial to revenue, ib.
attorney of, 176.
forts in, 241.
, Sir J. Kotheram, commissioner and
councilloriof, 286.
, inland forts in, 292.
, to be granted to the constables,
300.
, President of, 846.
Connaught and Clare — cont.
, Lord Wilmot, President of, 351.
composition of, temp. Q. Elizabeth,
351.
, monies for surrenders in, 355.
, disposal of, ib.
, composition monies of, 355.
, , Sir C. Coote, collector, ib.
, , , refuses to deliver to the
vice-treasurer, ib.
, , , departs the kingdom
without leave, ib.
President of, 406.
, Provost-marshal of, ib.
J agent elected to treat of trade for,
415.
, forts in, want repair in, 430.
, castle should be built in the Curlews,
ib.
, a fort and bridge at Carraghdrumrask,
ib.
,..,, Sir C. Coote's charge against Presi-
dent (Lord Wilmot), 436.
, , to be referred to the Commis-
sioners for Ireland, 454.
, Earl of Westmeath spreads report of
a plantation intended in, 475.
, Spanish landing intended in, 496.
, Falkland intends a journey through,
504.
, grievance that their surrender cannot
cannot be enrolled, 507.
, answered, 508.
, the next plantation in, 583.
Condon, David, 521.
, Jordan, 446.
, , suit against Sir Jno. Fitz-
gerald, 542.
, , , dismissed in President's
Court of Munster, ib.
, seeks protection of Court of Wards
and Liveries, ib.
Connell, Aiei, a colonel of horse, and in great
esteem in Spain, 505.
Conuemara, see Ereoonnaught.
Connor, Charles, King's ward, 352.
, , livery of his lands to be made
when he proves his age, ib.
, Connor [ ], a priest, Tyrone's
confessor, C9, 70.
, , fled with Tyrone to Borne in
hopes of a bishopric, ib.
, grew sick there and came to
Ireland, 70.
I , landed near Drogheda, ib.
, , and died at Armagh on his way
to Coleraine, his birthplace, ib.
Conran, Father Charles, 321.
Conspiracy among the Butlers, Tooles, Byrnes
and Cavenaghs, 577.
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Conspirators, Chichester's list of the Ulster
conspirators, 52, 53.
) with their kinship and characters,
ib.
Constable, Sir Ralph, 12.
Constables of castles, list of, 11.
« Convertire," The ship, 523.
Convocation of clergy at St. Patrick's, Dublin
49.
Conway, Sir Edward, 566, 473.
, Sir Poulke, ib., 12, 37, 138, 160, 284,
343, 406, 449, 447, 461, 517.
, ,Lt.-govemor of Carrickfergus,
13,U33, 136.
, to have letters patent to confirm
his title to his lands, 133.
, , takes recognizances for obedi-
ence from Surly, M'Donnel and others,
136.
, being forfeited are bestowed on
Earl of Argyle, ib., 347, 353.
, , appointed Deputy-governor of
Carrick-fergus, 347.
, and over adjacent districts, ib.
, , letter to Ealkland, 491.
, , against Alex. Mc'Donnell,
nephew of Earl of Antrim, ib,
, , his riotous proceedings, ib.
, , his death, 548.
his foot company bestowed on
Ealkland's eldest son Lucius, ib.
, , his right to confer these ap-
pointments, ib.
, Henry, his qualifications for a com-
mand in the new levies, 551.
, Jenkin,-of Kenmare, co. Kerry, 585.
, gets two bed coverings with
canopies from the Canary Isles, from
the Dutch pirate at Lymcon, co. Cork,
ib.
Father John, 321.
, Secretary Conway, letter to Sir Fred.
Blundell, 472.
, the Lady, 570.
, her brother [inlaw], Sir Ed-
ward Conway, ib.
Cooke, Allen, 344.
Sir Francis, 11, 146, 343, 406, 517.
Sir Eichard, 75, 192.
, Chancellor of Exchequer, his
surrender of ofBce, 1, 35, 46.
, his information against Sir
John Davys, 46, 67.
, , his account of disorder in the
Exchequer and Government, 67, 68.
.., , complains of the conduct of
Lords Deputies, ib.
, , recommends dissolution of
Parliament, ib.
, , and removal of Chichesteri
ib.
, Walsingham, ib., 287, 338.
, William, 448.
Cooke, William — cont.
, , half barony of, names of Irish
natives residing in, 465.
, , , on Sir Stephen Butler's
proportion, 465.
Coote, Captain Charles, 11.
, Sir Charles, 141, 166, 204, 343, 406,
494,495,496,497.
, , abstract of his reports of plots
in Connaught, 497, 127.
, , special collector of fines in
Connaught, ib.
, , covenants to build a walled
town in Leitrim, 336.
, , dimensions of the walls, ti.
, , , and prices to be paid, ib.
, , , to come out of the monies
received from the vmdertakers of Lei-
trem, ib., 355.
, , refuses to deliver the composi-
tion monies to Sir Frs. Blundell, the
treasurer, 355.
, departs the kingdom without
leave, ib.
, , engaged in building and fortify-
ing Jamestown and Charlestown, 388.
, , King's letter concerning, ib.
, assizes for 21 years at Charles-
town, ib.
, , his charge against Lord Wilmot
President of Connaught, 436.
, , that he destroyed a King's rent
of 700/. a year out of Athlone, ib.
, , Lord Wihnots reply, ib.
, , warrant to, for slates, timber,
stone. &c. for Jamestown and Charles-
town, 445.
, ,'to receive the fines of the under-
takers of Leitrim towards waUing
Jamestown, 449.
, , his accusation against the
President of Connaught to be referred
to the Commissioners for Ireland,
454.
, letter to Falkland, 492.
, , hears of a plot by priests to
gain some of the nobility, &c. of Scot-
land, ib.
, reports a great meeting, priests
and gentry at Sir Hugh O'Connors, of
Ballintubber, 493.
, , , priests all armed, ib.
, , , each, with two servants
armed, ib.
, , Donnel McSwyne, vicar-general,
at the head of them, ib.
, entertained them with a baiTel
of wine from Galway, iJ.;
, , further letter about plot, 495,
496.
, , ^neas Callalan, out of Spain,
his informant, ib.
,, , a Spanish force to land at Gal-
way, ib.
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Coote, Sir Charles — cont.
, , the Irish regiment of the Low
Countries, 2,000 in number, to be em-
ployed, 496.
Cope, Sir Antony, muster roll of his acres,
men, and arms as undertaker in
O'Neiland, co. Armagh, 221.
, Sir William, undertaker in Clogher
barony, 221.
, muster of his men and arms,
ib.
Copper mines, to be searched for, 426.
Coppinger, Anna, 22.
, John, n.
, Walter, ib.
, Edmund, 22.
, Father John, 318.
, Cat [Katharine], 22.
, Eleanor, ib.
.., Christian, ib.
, Walter, 190, 191, 268.
Corbally, Father Richard, 321.
Corbett, Captain, 557.
, Margaret, 447.
Corbin, manor of, 113.
Cork City, 120, 268, 426.
,69.
, titular vicar-general of, 69.
, James Meagh, ib.
, , his landing from Bome, ib.
wine licenses in, 152.
, moiety of fee farm of, granted to
Sir Dominick Sarsfield, 199.
cannon from, 202.
, petition of mayor, sheriff's, &c., 215.
, fee farm of city of, ib,
, half of wrongly given to Sir Dominic
Sarsfield, 216.
, in time of King Edward IV. had 11
parish churches, but now only two
parishes, ib., 243, 245.
, wrongly charged with a rent of 80
marks as due to the King, 243.
, whereof 40 granted to Sir Dominic
Sarsfield, ib.
, their petition against grant of city
fee farm to Sir Dominick Sarsfield,
247.
, sheriff of, 269.
, one of the ancient wool staples of
Ireland, 273.
, customer of harbour of, 289.
, named by His Majesty to be a staple
for export of wool, 291.
Carrickfergus, to be a staple for export of
wool, 291.
, customer of, 312.
, not safe as a deposit of munitions,
340.
, were seized there in Queen
Elizabeth's time, ib.
customer of, port of, 340.
Leks Old Castle at, 470.
Carrickfergus — cont.
, ordnance at, 472.
, new fort should be erected at, 512.
, carriers of, 585.
, jnerchant of, 588.
suggestion for dividing county of,
311.
, suggestion that part of Cork county
be added to Kerry, 344.
, fines in, 127.
, fines in city, ib.
, collector of, ib.
, President and Council of Monster's
report to St. John of jail delivery at,
148.
, recusants at, ib.
state of river, ib.
, bishop of, 253.
, James Meagh, the priest, never
assumed the title of, 21.
Cork, Cloyne and Ross, bishop of, 295.
, bishop of, 568.
, , complaint of, injustice of, ib.
, commissary and registrar of Bishop's
court of, ib.
, new citadel at, 569.
, former rebellion of citizens, ib.
, pulled down the new citadel at Queen
Elizabeth's death, ib.
,500 men of the new levies to lie at,
570.
Cork, Earl of, 509, 534, 535, 536, 537, 538,
546, 547.
, , difference between him and
Sir W. Power about bounds between
Bathgogan and Kilbolaue, 400.
, , Kilbolane, Sir W. Power's,
ib.
, , award of President and Coun-
cil of Munster between him and Sir W.
Power, 434.
, slander against, by Sir Wm.
Power, 470.
, , abstract of the Spanish-Irish
plot, 538.
, , complains of Conway's favour
to Sir W. Power, 524.
, by relieving him from apologi-
sing publicly at the Assizes, ib.
, , Sir Wm. Power's evasions,
ib.
, , insists upon Sir William's per-
forming the order of the Council ordet-
ing a public apology, ib.
, and his yielding him up 3 par-
cels of land as promised, ib.
, letter to Falkland about a
Spanish-Irish plot betrayed by Friar
Florence McDonnel Carthy, 535.
, , will have a secret interview at
Bandou with the friar, 536.
, , Falkland urges him not to in-
sist on the public apology of Sir Wil-
liam Power at the Assizes, 545.
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Cork, Earl of — cont. .
,......, but to be contented at his con-
fession of error already made before
Deputy and Council, 545.
> arrests Jonas Shepherd alias
John Jonas, for stealing 1,000/. of
His Majesty's money at Bandon-bridge,
558.
pursuant to order of the Lords
of the Council, ib.
Cornely Tirlogh, 447.
Cornelius Father Tady, 321, 322.
Cornwall, John, 64.
Cornwall, merchants of Dublin wrecked and
robbed in, 349.
Corporal of the Field, Capt. John Pikeman,
11.
Corporations, large privileges of to be re-
strained, 544.
Corran, manor of, oo. Mayo, 152.
Corraghie, proportion of, in co. Fermanaeh.
468. ^
Corslets, 542.
Cosha, castle at, 288.
> to be maintained for support of
Wexford plantation, ib.
, projected plantation of, 409.
, part of, granted to Sir Ed. Greame,
410.
, , benefit thereof to the King in
rent, ib.
...., , has built castle and endowed
two churches, ib.
Costello, see McCostello.
CostUlo-Gallen, Viscount Sir Tibbet Dillon,
made, 409.
Coteslaugh, 170.'
Cotnam, Benedic, 477.
Coughton, Francis, 274.
Council books, 575.
Council Board, all advices and instructions
from England to be communicated to
and not withheld by lords justices,
102.
, to be read to the Board once
per quarter by one of the secretaries,
16.
, report of casualties of, 27.
, how imperfectly answered, ib.
, small profit until lately, ib.
, amount of, ib.
, fines of jurors farmed to Nicholas
Weston, ib.
, to let to farm forfeited recognizances
would be to let the King's mercy to
farm, 278.
Council Chamber, keeper of, 175, 195.
, pursuivant,of, ib.
.., fire at, 246.
, swearing in of Lord Deputy Falkland,
346.
Council of State, rating of the members of to
the subsidy, 85.
Council of War, measures for securing Ire-
land, 511, 515, 524.
, further discourse upon the necessary
preparations, 54 IT
, Conway to, 547.
letters to Conway, 548, 549.
) pray order to press carts &c. to con-
vey stores to Ireland, ib.
> ask Conway for the list of the cap-
tains of the nine new companies, 549.
, letter to Conway, 561.
, levy of 2,250 foot ordered, ib.
> for 1st of February, but obliged to
postpone, the subsidy money coming
in so slowly, ib.
, order monies for new citadels at
Waterford, Cork, and Galway, 569.
, letter to Sir Edward Chichester, 573.
, , his deceased brother, Lord
Chichester's, troop of horse, ib.
, , , given to Lord Valentia, i5.
Court of Castle Chamber, Lord Inchiquin
fined and imprisoned by, for harbour-
ing a Jesuit, 122.
, mayors of corporate towns in Muns-
ter and Leinster summoned by, for not
taking supremacy oath before taking
office, ib.
, , electors of, also summoned, ib.
jurors in an inquisition in co. Wex-
ford concerning McDamore's county
fined and imprisoned by, 125.
, amount of fines in castle chamber for
half a year, 127, 128.
Couroy, the Lord, 25, 160, 447.
, , his precedency, ib.
, , his two sons to be sent to
England for- education, 83.
, , his son, 448.
Courts of Justice, inquiry into, 349.
, and if causes be withdrawn thence to
Council table, ib.
Court of Wards, auditor of, 261.
, attornies of, ilt.
Coventry, Sir Henry, 249, 270.
, Thomas, 236,257, 341,355.
Cowell, Captain, 551.
, Eobert, 12,439.
Cowhides, trade in 425.
, hardships of, endured at Ches-
ter, ib. jj
Cowley, Sir William, letter to Falkland, 494.
, an armed band in the great
wood of Fercal, ib.
Cox, William, 468.
Craford, Captain Patrick, 11.
, Captain, 247.
Cragg, Sir Jas., 356.
Craig, Sir James, 419.
, , undertaker in Cavan, 222.
,..., , muster of men and arms, ib.
, , number of natives on his under-
taker's proportion, co. Armagh, 483.
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Crane, for erecting a crane in port of Dublin,
296.
Crane, Mr., 557.
Crampton, Martha, 4.
Craufield, Lionel, 143.
Crawfoud, see Crafford.
Crayford, Captain, killed at siege of the castle
of Dunavegge, Scotland, 7.
Creaghting, to be forbidden in Ulster, 412.
Creaton, Alexander, 465.
, Captain, undertaker in Fermanagh,
223.
, , muster of men and arms, ib.
, Capt. Thos., 466.
, David, ib.
Creighton, Alex., 468.
Creerys, the sept of 45.
Creighton, see Creaton.
Creighton, Sir Jas., 266.
Crenn, Andrew, 141.
Cressy, Eobert, 141.
Crichton, Sir James, 36.
Crewe, Sir Randal, 297.
Thomas, 345, 346.
Croofer, Eobt., 368.
Crofton, Henry, 280.
Crom, manor of, 113.
Crompe, John, 57.
Cromwell, the Lord, 11, 20, 114, 343, 406,
517, 527, 548, 555.
Crone, Shane, Tyrone's messenger to Ireland,
19.
, ,!FynolanyDocharty,his wife, 70,
71.
, , Neil, their son, at Rome, ib. '
, , Crone and Connor, Tyrone's
chief confederates, 69, 70, 71.
, Connor fled with him to Rome
in hopes of a bishopric, ib.
, , Crone horn in Innishowen,
ib.
, , prays leave of Chichester to
return, ib.
, , to become his tenant of the
lands he was bom upon, ib.
,.., , was a follower of O'Doherty's,
ib.
, , Crone's letter to his wife, ib,
, urges her to come to him with
her children, 71.
Crone, John MpDavit, leaves Tyrone at Rome,
89.
goes to Bordeaux, ib.
Cronin, Father John, 322.
Crook, Thomas, 190.
Crookhaven, pirates at, 132.
, Sir T. Roper's plantation of English
at, 361.
, ,fort built by him at, ib.
Cross, Camaghie, 60.
Crossalt, 384.
Croxton, Lord, 555, 556.
Cuffe, Alexander, 197.
Cuirass, 543.
Culca, CO. Sligo, 82.
Culenoe, 182.
Cullen, surgeon Edmund, 11.
CuUen, Patrick, servant of Florence McCar-
thy, hanged for design to kill Queen
Elizabeth, 154.
Cullum, William, 447. '.
Culme, Capt. Hugh, undertaker eo. Cavan,
222, 225.
, , muster of men and arms, ib,
, , servitor, ib.
, 195,246.'
, , lessee of Cloghouter castle, 284.
, , about great meeting of priests,
&c., in eo. Cavan, 432, 439, 465.
Cuhnore, 528, 529.
to be surprised, 74.
needs repair, 430.
,284,292.
, ordnance for, 292.
, plan of fort at, 365, 368.
, Pynnar's fort at, 379.
, the Lords' demands touching, 499,
500.
Cumber Abbey, 137.
Cunningham, Sir James, 344.
, John, 323.
, , knighted, ib.
Cunningham, see Kirningham.
Curlewes, fort to be built in, 430.
Cusack, Patk., 442.
Custodiams, rules to be observed in granting
of, 103.
Customs and poundage, 112, 183, 402.
Customs, comptroller of, of Waterford and .
Ross, 3.
of Dublin and Drogheda, supervisor of,
76.
, sale of Customs in the north to Sir
J. Hamilton, 100.
, payment of rent of, into Exchequer
advised, 132, 135.
, Sir Francis Bacon's opinion, ib.
on fishing vessels, 219.
of BaUashannon, 245, 256, 261.
, farm of, 254.
, one half of the rent to be paid into
the Exchequer at Dublin, ib.
, officers of, 269.
grievance of, ib.
, a house to be erected at Ringsend for
better securing of, 299, 300.
officers of in Ireland held by patent,
279.
, not under chequer seal as in England,
ib.
house at Ringsend built for T. Cave,
officer of, 337.
>., hardships worked by customs' officers
at Chester, 425.
grant of, to Duke of Buckingham,
431.
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D.
Dale, Capt. Dennis, 343, 447.
, ,406.
Daltin, Duff, 76.
, , a dwarf messenger of the Ulster
conspirators, 74.
Dalriada, history of, in life of St. Columba,
215.
, in Scotland, ib.
,, Scots of, descended from those of An-
trim, ib.
, Columban's award between, ib.
Dalway, John, 12.
Damme, in Flanders, 162.
Danet, John, 151.
Daniel, Ellen, 209.
, Richard, i5.
, Father Constantine, 319.
, John, 12.
Dann Linusi, Cuchorghceryhe O'Duinnge-
nan's report of decree of Columbanus
made at Drom Ceatt, A.D. 563, dated
from, A.D. 1618, 215.
Danvers, the Lord, 11, 35.
, , Earl of Thomond made Presi-
dent of Munster in room of, 19.
Darcy, Nicholas, 335.
Darran, 141.
Dartmouth, 426.
Davenant, Edward, 332, 359.
Dayenish, George, merchant of Dublin,
254.
.., , deputy and Council borrow
from, ib.
, , muster of his men and arms,i6.
David, Father Bichard, 321.
Davies, commissary and registrar of Bishop's
county of Cork, 568.
Mathew, 170.
, Edward, ib.
, Eichard, 406.
, Koger, 11.
Davis, Anne, 438.
, John, servitor in Fermanagh. 224.
, muster of men and arms, ib.
, Robert, undertakers in Donegal,
223.
, , muster of men and arms, ib.
Samuel, petition of, 219.
Davys, Sir John, 115, 144, 355.
, Sir John, 46, 62.
, Sir R. Cooke's information to
the King against him, ib.
, J , has turned to his benefit,
' 'ib.
Davys, Sir John — cont.
, , Lord Lennox's letter to, 48,
, , concerning alnage in Ireland,
ib.
, ,92, 95.
, , his lands in Lord Audeley's
proportion, 92.
, , of the Omey, in Tyrone, ib.
, 17 Nov. 1615, returns to Ire-
land, 95.
, , letter to Sir Thos. Lake,
105.
, , solicits the place of Judge of
the Faculties for his wife's near kins-
man. Doctor Rives, ib.
, ,107,111.
, the King will reprove him for
making false reports of supposed im-
putations of the King and Lords against
Deputy and Council, 107.
, , the King only said that expenses
might have been retrenched, ib.
, undertakers in Omagh barony,
221.
muster of men and arms, ib.
, , letter to Earl of Huntingdon,
470.
, Roger, 151.
, Samuel, his evidence of conversations
between Brian Crossagh O'Neile and
Teig O'Lennan prisoners, overheard by
him^ 64.
Dawson, James, 559.
, Thos., 388.
Deane, Stephen, 557.
Deaths, register of, G. Keare (Carr) ap-
pointed, 140.
, public registry of, 283.
if needed, ii."
Defective tithes, commission of, 124.
Deer, park to be enclosed for His Majesty
near Dublin for breeding of deer and
game, 429.
Delahoyde, Christ., 141, H6.
, James, 12, 447.
, Peter, 141,442, 530.
, Lawrence, ih.
, Rowland, 127.
, Captain, 393.
, , to raise volunteers for Spain
360.
Delvin, Richard Lord, 257, 269, 279, 282,
287, 521.
, , his son and heir to England for
education, 83, 84.
, , his breaking] of prison, 88,
110.
, , lands in Longford, 110.
, to send over his young heir for
education in England, 212.
, , his excuses, 213.
, , pedigree of, 215.
Delvin, MaoCoughlan, 299.
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I^elvin Macrfughlan, 312, 313.
, plantation in, 312.
, commission for grants to undertakers
and natives in, w.
, Sir Jno. McCoughlan and natives
appear at Publin, 313.
Dempsie, Kedagb, 587.
.Terence, ib.
Dene, Daniel, 170.
Donchon, Robert, 246.
., , conforming friar, 246.
Denham, Chief Justice Sir John, 75, 124,
131, 138, 166, 542.
, , his reports to Winwood con-
cerning the Parliament, 67.
, , complains of privilege of, ib.
, , it reduces the resort to the
King's courts for justice, ib.
, , made one of the Lords Justices,
98, 99, 100, 101.
, , Chief Justice ofKing's Bench,
one of the Lords Justices, 116.
, Mr. Baron, 235, 236, 240, 251.
Denmark, King of, should guarantee the con-
ditions of toleration expected by the-
Irish Catholics through the Spanish
marriage, 452.
, Captain John Perkins recommended
by King of, for his valour, 551.
, Earl of Rutland's embassy to, 550.
Denization, letters of, to be made to the many
Scots repairing to Ireland, 85.
of Albert and Tancis O'Mallan, 392.
of Margaret Jule and her issue, 393.
, forfeitures of lands of Scots for want
of, 567.
, David Boyd confirmed in lands he
lost for want of denization, 574.
Dennes, Father Dermod, 322.
Deputation concerning trade, four deputies to
be.elected|in[each province to attend the
Lords of the Council upon, 402.
of four, elected by each province, to
treat of trade, 410.
, Sir Hugh Clotworthy elected for
Ulster, ib.
Deputy, the Lord, should have power to raise
new companies of horse and foot, 513.
, , to imprison suspected men of
power, ib.
, , to engage some and their sons
lest they go to the other side, ib.
Derevone, 477.
Derry, see Londonderry.
Derlangane, 114^
Derrinefogher, see Drewefarraghie.
Derry,12, 177, 181, 216.
, Neal King's services to Sir G. Paulet,
governor, at the burning of Derry,
177.
, Bishop of, 253, 414, 568.
, , Falkland to, ib.
, bishopric, taxation of, 130.
Derry — cont.
, Downham, Dr. 6., Bishop of, 164.
, wife of Bishop of, relieved from cap-
tivity to Sir Cahrr O'Doherty, 176.
Derryanny, 152.
Derryvoylan, rectory of, 253. \
Desmond Earl of, act of attainder of, 181.
, , opmion ol the English judges as
to remedies by claimants of lands
against undertakers, ib.
, , 155.
, Richard, Earl of, a reversionary title
expectant on death of the present Earl
to George Lord Fielding, 394.
, late Earl of, attainder of, 268.
, suit by Irish to King of Spain to make
an Earl of, 313, 317.
, Gerrot, late Earl of, Richard Preston,
Lord Dingwell, to have all the lands
of the late attainted Earl, 397.
the countess of, 447.
, the three sisters of the late Earl of,
447.
Richard, Earl and Countess, see
Dingwell, Lord and Lady.
, Richard, Earl of, 555, 556.
, ,289,290,291.
(Sir Rd. Preston), Earl of, 261.
, Lady Elizabeth Butler, Countess of,
291.
, Richard, Earl of Desmond, to be of
the Privy Council of Munster, 463.
, , wardship and marriage of young
Lord Thvirles granted to, 434.
, , charged by Ormonde with sub-
orning Piers Lennan to assume to be
Earlof Ormonde, 521.
, , wife of, ib., 572.
, Father Tady, 319, 321.
, territory of, 571.
Desert Martin, 376.
, on Drapers' lands, ib.
, Sir W. Windsor's garrison, ib.
Devenish, see Davenish.
Deverox, William, 577.
(Sir Nicholas, of Ballnagin, co. Wex-
ford, 577.
Devon, Vice-admiral of, 411.
Devonshire, Earl of," Lord Deputy, 109, 308.
,......, Nealle King, an English spy,
details his services to Queen Elizabeth
and King James in the Earl's time
177.
Digby, Sir John, 122.
, a late ambassador in Spain,
122.
, the Lady Katherine, 114.
, Lady Lettice, petition to the King,
587.
, Robert Lord, 350,524.
, Sir Robert, 75, 114,139, 287.
, , and Lady Lettice, 112, 113.
Digges, Sir Dudley, 345, 346.
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Dilan, Father James, 319.
Dillon, Mr., muster of his men and arms as
undertaker in Oneland, co. Armagh,
221.
, Sir Christopher, 141, 355.
, the Lord, 296.
, Robert, ib.
, Gerald, 141.
, rather Gerard, 320.
, Sir Lucas, 341.
, Maurice Ktzgerald, 280.
, Richard, 261, 148.
.Pierce, 261.
, Eobert, 442.
.., Sir Eobert, 75.
, Sir Theobald, 403, 433.
, Sir John, natiyes on his proportion,
CO. Armagh, 483.
, Theobald Viscount, 502.
Sir Lucas, ih.
Dinganlacoush, 170.
DingweU, the Lord, 165.
, ,120.
DingweU, the Lady, 233, 236, 248.
, the Lord, 18.
, , married to the Lady Blizabefh
Butler, ib.
, the Lord and Lady, 19, 34, 60, 61.
, , married to Lady Elizabeth,
daughter and heir of Thomas, Earl of
Ormonde, deceased, 19.
, the present Earl to submit all
diflferenoes -with, to arbitration, ib.
, , Ormonde submits, 34.
, his letter to the King, ib.
, , the King bids him bring all
papers to Court after Parliament, 61.
,34.1
, , Earl of Ormonde's letter to the
King, agreeing to arbitration of his
differences with, ib., 76.
, , Capt. Thoa. Butler resists decree
of Lords of the Council, 76.
,.., , Thomas Butler, supposed
brother of Viscount Butler, deceased,
ib.
, , disputes Lady Dingwall's
possession of Cloghgrennan, ib.
, , Chichester to put tbem in
possession, ib.
, , a trial at law ordered, ib.
, , Ormonde attends at Newmarket
in the matter of, 97.
,......, the King as a father to Lady
Dingwall, 100.
, , Sir J. EuUertonand the King's
Counsel to aid in considering her case,
ib.
, , her only jointure the King's
favour, ib.
, in the suit between the Lord
DingweU and Capt. Butler, a verdict
for Butler, 168.
DingweU — cont.
, the Lady, His Majesty's award
between her and her husband, and the
Earl of Ormoud, 213.
, the Lord, 236, 248.
, concerning the King's taking
possession of the lands of the late Earl
of Ormonde, according to the award,
233.
, the award to be tendered to
Ormonde for his acceptance, 248.
, Earl of Ormonde's bond to him
for 100,000?. to stand to the King's
award, assigned to the Eng, and put
in suit, 255.
, Richard, Viscount, Earl of Desmond,
400.
) , to have all the lands of Gerret,
late Earl of Desmond, attainted, 397.
Dioceses, royal visitation of, 68, 70, 74.
, commission for, 68, 74.
Dipps, manor of, 113.
Discovery of concealed first fruits, 86.
of concealments of ecclesiastical
profits, &c., 97.
, Sir Jas. Perrott's proposals, ib.
Dishington, Wm., 557.
, Sir Thos., ii.
Dixon, Robert, 12, 257, 260.
, Capt., services and claims for a com-
pany in new Lewes,
Dloughy, the, 76, 205.
, the lordship of the Dloughy, 18.
, the estate of Viscotmt Butler, de-
ceased, ib.
, , claimed by Thomas, his sup-
posed brother, ib.
, , found by verdict for Capt.
Thomas Butler, 168.
Dea, Captain, note of what lands he died
seized, 582.
Docwra, Sir Henry, 11, 128, 138, 198, 200,
254, 258, 266, 279, 297, 353, 406,
423.
, , letter to Sir T. Lake, 174,
on the Wexford plantation.
187.
, , on the Waterford Charter sur-
render, ib.
, on the collection of the aid,
188.
, ,240,242,247.
, , letter to Marquis of Bucks,
242.
, , sent over from London with
2O,O0OZ. for the army, 206.
, ,326,343.
, , created Baron Docwra, 326.
Doddington, Captain, 29.
, , the Lady, 384.
, , Sir Edward, ib.
Dodderidge, John, 181.
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Doe Castle, Constable of, Captain John Sand-
ford, 12.
Constable of, 447.
Dogs, Irish, for the Spanish Ambassadors,
183.
Dominican friar, 495.
Oneas CaUalan from, Spain, 496.
, repeats intentions of Spain to send
forces to Ireland, ih.
Donagh, parsonage of, 338.
Donaghadee, 137.
, warrant for making aharbour at, 115.
, warrant to Sir Hugh Montgomery for
a sole port of passage to Scotland,
168.
, Sir John Hamilton's for another at
Bangor, ib.
Doherty, Fynola ny, wife of Shane Crone, 70,
71.
, Crone's letter to her, ih.'
, , urges her to come to him with
her children, ib.
, she should give something to
Captain Vaughan, that he may deal
with the Lord Deputy for her license to
come, ib.
if not, she can flee to Eyn-na-
Carroncoyle to embark, ib.
Dongan, John, 151.
Donat, Father Wm., 318.
Dondoff, the Laird of, undertaker in Donegal,
222.
, , muster of men and arms, ib.
Dondrom, 114.
Donegal Castle, Constable of. Captain Basil
Brooke, 12, 205.
, fort at, 430.
query if to be considered, an inland
fort, 291.
, county of, fines of half a year in, 127.
, muster roll of undertakers, 223.
, of servitors, 225.
, Commissioners of Inquiry in, 439.
Donglady, 374.
Donnel, Grainyny, daughter of Sir Neal
O'Donnel, 180.
Donnelly, Captain, 390, 398.
Donovan, Father Tad^e, 321.
Doody, Father [ ], 321.
Dooly, Brother Wm., 318.
Doran, Patrick, 304.
Dormer, Father, 322.
Nich., 442.
Dorp, Colonel, 177.
Dorrington, the Lady, undertaker in co. Lon-
donderry, 222.
, , muster of her men and their
arms, ib.
Dover, 158, 426.
Douglas, Sir Jas., natives on his proportion
CO. Armagh, 483.
Dowchill, Castle of, 114.
Dowdal, Edmd., servitor in Cavan, 225.
..., muster of men and arms, ib.
, Edward, 280.
, Edward, 442.
Harry, spreads rumour at Kells fair
that the Prince was married, and that
the Duke of Buckingham carried the
cross before him, 432.
Down Echlin, Robert, Bishop of, 129.
, diocese of, iJ.
, decayed state of, ib.
, lands of, lost through rebellion, 130.
• •' liberty for Bishop to compound with
possessors of, ib.
, taxation of, bishopric of, 130.
, county of, 87.
, amount of half a year's fines in, 127.
levying tracks in, 153.
risings out of, when due, 228.
, Ennishlseghhn castle in, 284.
, list of the rising out of, 226.
, Dean of, furnishes in augmentation
of his maintenance, 146.
....„..., Viscount, 251, 269.
, dissolved abbey and lands of, 114.
Downdaner Castle, co. Cork, iron and ship-
building works at, 269.
Downeham, town of, 113.
Downes, Bartholomew, 192.
, Captain, 369.
Downham, Dr. George. Bishop of Derry,
164.
Downing, George, undertaker in Londonderry,
222.
, muster of his men and arms, ib.
, his house on Fishmongers' lands,
369.
Downsinke, manor of, 104.
Downton, John, 175.
, Eobert, 268.
Dowth, 348.
Doyne, Thomas, his letter under feigned name
of George White, 89, 90.
, his account of the inner life of
Tyrone and his Countess at Rome, ib.
) , obtained through the phy-
sician, ib.
, Tyrone looks old, ib.
> , hut draws his sword and
boasts his strength, ib.
hopes within two years to be in Ire-
land, 89.
> .his communications with Ire-
land, ib.
Dourish, 114.
Doyne, Captain Thady, report on his petition,
255.
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Doyn, Doctor, Judge of Court of Prerogative,
106.
, , reversion to Dr. Rives, ih.
) , Eives succeeds on his death,
ib.
, Dr. Doyn, an Irislunan, ib.
Dr. Rives objected to by Prelates,
ib.
Dragons, how to be armed, 516.
Dramock, 36.
Drapers', Ulster lands of, map of, 365.
, , of buildings of,ib., 376.
, , buildings on, ib.
, , Pynner's, survey of, 384.
, , English and Irish tenants on
lands of, 471, 472.
Dresternan, 466.
Dreufarraghie, proportion of co. Fermanagh,
468.
Dreux, in France, Sir Poley Caulfield enters
the breach at taking of, 307.
Drishoge, 114.
Dristernan, 152.
Drogheda, 114, 124, 126, 426.
, Connor, fugitive priest, lands at, 70.
, supervisor of, Customs of, 76.
, Controller of Customs at, 151.
, contribution of to the aid, 188.
wool and woolfells shipped at, 189.
, one of the ancient wool staples of Ire-
land, 273.
, named as a staple town by H.M. for
export of wool, 291.
Droine, the, 114.
Dromboorie, 465.
Drom Ceatt, assembly of, 215.
, award of Columban at, between the
Scots of Dalriada in Scotland, and the
Irish of Dalriada in Antrim, 215.
Dromcose, proportion of co. Fermanagh,
468.
Dromer, proportion of co. Fermanagh, 468.
Dromhumfry, 182.
Drominshen, proportion of, 468.
Dromiskeagh, proportion of, co. Fermanagh,
468.
Dromlaga, 477.
Drommey, 465.
Dromon, Bishop of, 568.
bishopric, taxation of, 130.
Dromreigh, proportion of, co. Fermanagh,
468.
Droomat, Sir John, undertaker in Strabane
barony, 221.
Drumane, Ned, or Edmund, 32, 40.
, , a fosterer of Sir Tobey Caul-
feild's, 40.
is relied upon by the conspira-
tors to help them in their plot to rescue
Conn O'Neil, son of Tyrone, out of
Charlemont fort, ib.
Drummond, see Droomat.
Drummond, Edmund, see Drumane.
Drumrusk Castle, constable of. Captain
Maurice Griffith, 11.
Drumsany, 344.
Dublin, Archbishop of, 138, 149, 344, ;240,
242.
, titular Archbishop of, 20.
, , Owen Mc Mahon, son of Ever
Mc Cooly Mc Mahon, ib.
, is often in Dublin, ib.
, , but Chichester cannot catch
him, ib.
, province of, Archbishop of, regal
visitation of, 67, 74.
, death of Archbishop of, 244.
, Jones, Archbishop of, made Lord
Justice with Sir J. Denham, 98, 99,
101.
, , on Chichesters retirement, ib.
, their allowance, 100.
, precedence claim of Archbishop of,
over Primate, 362.
, St. Patrick's cathedral at, 134.
Dublin, Castle, 135, 232, 233, 582.
, constable of, Roger Davies, 11, 151,
343, 406.
, Deputy St. John's procession to, from
St. Patrick's Cathedral, 135.
, Hugh Ro O'Donnell's escape from,
181.
, repair of gate house of, 196.
, poor warders of, 198, 202.
, new gate house at, 202.
gate house of, prisoners in, 245.
, repairs of, and of stables, 246.
, ruinous state of, 294.
, fall of roof of Council Chamber, &c.,
ib.
, Council Chamber of, repaired, 311.
, rebuilding of tower, 526.
, ruinous state of the castle, 179, ib.
, Capt. Pynnar's estimate of repairs of,
ib.
, rumours of rebellion, 480.
, on a May morning, expected to be a
day of universal massacre, one of the
greatest towers of the castle fell, 489,
503.
, to be repaired, 512.
, 30,000/. to be always in deposit at,
ib.
, Lord Inchiquin imprisoned in for
harbouring a Jesuit, 122, 123.
, Verdon, priest, imprisoned at, 200.
, John Butler, imprisoned in, for sus-
picion of treason, 577.
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.Bryan and Turlogh Byrne also, for
same plot, 577.
DubUn, 114, 241, 249.
, county of, fines in, 21.
, , collector of, ib.
, , , in city, ib.
, scheme by Archbishop of Canterbury
for university as well as college at
Dublin, 4, 5.
, supervisor of customs, 76.
, port of, 296.
, , place for a crane in, ib.
, customer of, port of, 269.
, for erecting a house at Ring's End for
T. Cave, customs officer, 300.
, harbour of, ib.
, mayor and citizens of, petition of
to be discharged of custom of small
wares, 112.
, , and for renewal of their charter,
ib.
, merchants of, their monopoly by
Trinity Guild, 93.
, to be abolished, i6,
, by proclamation instead of
statute, ib.
, merchants of, wrecked in Cornwall
and robbed by inhabitants, 349.
, "W. Dungau, recorder of, 279 282.
, the free school at, 83.
, one of the 4 ancient wool staples of
Ireland, 273.
, to be a staple town for export of
wool, 292.
, with Derry and Carriokfergus, the
only safe depositary of munitions, 340.
, contribution of to the Aid, 188.
, city and county of, rating of inhabi-
tants for subsidy, 85.
, St. Mary's Abbey at, 352, 402.
, St. Patrick's Cathedral at, 49.
, priviliges of citizens of, in precinct of
Thomas Court, 335.
, letter dated from " the Phoenix," near
Dublin, 258.
.., park to be enclosed near, for His
Majesty for breeding of deer and
game, 426, 429.
Duff, Donogh M'Tieg, 163.
, Mulmurry, a carrough, 70, 77.
, Father Patrick, 319.
Duffield, Capt., project for fishery and ship-
building in Mayo, 404.
Duflrin, Deputy Governor of, 347.
Duffry, projected plantation of, 409.
Duleek, Sir Garret Moore's lease of, 311.
Dullardstovra, manor of, 113.
Dun, Father Thos., 319.
, Doctor, 173.
Dunavegge, Castle of, in Islay, 6.
, seige and capture of, by Sir Oliver
Lambert, 6-10, 14.
, surprised by Sir Jas. M'Connel, 83.
, Council of Scotland pray Chichester's
aid, ib.
Dunbar, Alexr., undertaker in Donegal, 224.
, muster of men and arms, ib.
, Earl of, 502.
, Sir Jno., 468.
, John, undertaker in Fermanagh
223.
, muster of men and arms, ib.
Dunboyne, the Lord, 318.
, his grand child to England for
education, 83.
, , his son shipwrecked and lost
near Holyhead, with Viscount Thurles,
Lord Ormonde's eldest son, 270, 271.
Duncannon fort, 202, 444, 472, 486, 512,
548.
, Constable of. Sir Laurence Esmode,
11.
, ,543.
, fort of, to be enlarged, 569.
Dundalk, 426.
, Lord Baron of. Sir Edward Gorges
created, 291.
, Brian Crossaeh O'Niel, keeps letters
from Tyrone at, 64.
Dungau, William, 279.
Dungannon, 29, 33, 34, 486, 575.
, barony of, 221.
, , Lord Ochiltree, imdertaker in,
muster of his men and arms, ib.
, muster of servitors, men, and
arms in, 226.
, , place for, 229.
, castle of, late constable of, Geo.
Trevillian, 12.
, summer assizes at, in 1614, 29.
, , Briaji O'Neil's humourous ac-
count of, 31.
, , Justice Aungier's conduct at,
ib.
, to be surprised and burnt, 74.
, Brian Crossaeh O'Niel, in arrest at,
81.
, Tyrone and O'Donnell's letter to
M'Carthy More from, 1601, 154, 155.
, Neal King's services in bringing vic-
tuallers from, to the army atO'Doherty's
revolt, 177.
, fort of, needs repair, 430.
, suggested as a seat for the President
of Ulster, 430.
Dungarvan Castle, 430.
..., constable of. Sir George, 11.
constable of, castle of, 406.
, Viscount of, creation of, Sir Richard
Boyle, 263.
DuDgiven, alias Skinners' Hall, 384.
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Dungiven Castle, late constable of, Capt.
Edward Doddington, 12.
,430.
, fort should be built at foot of moun-
tain, between Dungiven and Derry,
528.
Dungowley, manor of, 113.
133,162.
, the pirate. Surly M'Donnel, im-
prisoned at, 133.
Dunluce, Viscount, and others, to send over
their young heirs for education, 212.
, , his excuses, 213.
Dunluce, the Lord, list of the rising out of,
226.
, Sir Randal M'Donnel, 199.
Dunluce, Alex. M'Donnell arrested at, 81.
Dunmore, 486.
Dunn, see Doyue.
Dermot Oge, see M'Donne.
Dunnington Park, 471.
Dunsandle, 204.
Dunsany, Patrick Lord, 207, 343, 442.
, , his regiment, 531.
Dunsink, see Downsinke.
Duross, 467.
Dutch merchants and French buy cloth
instead of wool, since export of wool
prevented, 274.
Dutton, Sir Thomas, 11, 279, 283, 300, 389,
478, 575, 541, 550, 551, 555, 556.
, Capt. Thos., undertaker in Donegal,
224.
, muster of men and arms, ib.,
225.
, Sir Thomas, 292.
, , suggests the granting of in-
land forts in Ulster and Connaught to
the constable in fee-farm, 292.
, , the constables to reward him,
ib.
, , his entertainment as Scout-
master-General, 422.
, his difference with Captain St.
George about Carickdrumrusk, ib.,
424.
, his grant of lands in Longford
and Leitrim, 411.
, , his grant of inland forts, ib.
Dwarf, a, employed by the Ulster conspira-
tors, 74.
Dyneley, WUliam, 142.
E.
Earls, the fugitive. Sir T. Eidgeway's re-
marks on his services against, 88.
Earl Marshal, 568.
, book of, ib.
East India merchants, export of timber by
91.
East Meath, 170.
Eastou, 132.
Echlin, Captain, 552.
, Eobert, Bishop of Down, 129.
Eccleston, Tristram, 12.
Eddernagh, proportion of, 467.
Edgeworth, Francis, 134, 203, 346, 447.
Edinburgh, 47.
, King's Courts at, 26.
, , Sir Eandal M'Donnel to try
any suits about Islay at, ib.
, , , forbidden to go to Islay,
ib., 316.
, castle of. Sir J.M'Connell breaks out
of, 96, 97.
Escheated lands, valuers of, 103.
Edmondes, Clement, 13.
, Sir Clement, letter of Earl Thomond
to, 205.
Sir Thomas, 404.
Egan, Charles, Irish gentleman at Staple Inn,
581.
Eglish, 182.
EUa-ne-Carry, 169.
Elizabeth, the Princess, 142.
, Queen, Trinity College, Dublin, to be
now named after her and King James,
4,5.
, a new foundation of an univer-
sity, as well as College, ib.
Elcock, John, 483.
Elephant's teeth, 565, 588, 586.
EUesmere, the Lord, 115.
Chichester defends himself to against
detractors, 115.
Ellis, Captain Edmund, 11.
, Captain Edward, his services and
qualifications for a command in new
levies, 551.
, served in Low Countries and
Ireland, ib.
, William, an Irish gentleman at Gray's
Inn, 581.
Elliott, Edward, 188.
, Sir John, 411.
, Thomas, servitor in Cavan, 228.
, , muster of men and arms, ib.
, Eobert, 483.
Elphin, 202.
, Bishop of, 17, 146.
, town of, for fair and market at, 146.
Ely O'Carroll's country, 218.
, number of acres in, ib.
, St. John's project for planting, 230,
231,262,266.
, plantation of, ib.
, John Carroll to be considered in, ib.
.commission for plantation of, and of
Longford, 263, 275, 314.
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, Sir W. Parsons to attend the King
with the survey of, 275.
neglects of undertakers of, 325,
forfeitures of their grants suggested,
lb.
, or planters in to be bound only to the
conditions of the Leitrira plantation,
348.
, report upon St. John's two schemes
of plantation of, 403.
grievances of natives in, 356.
Emperor, the, 486.
English Pale, the, 152.
, , when bound to rise out, 228.
Enghsh of Ireland, old English of Ireland,
Irelandized, who, 86.
, the old, their manner of planting,
230.
in Kilkenny, Tipperary, &c., ib.
, the unconformable English more in-
tractable than the simple natives, 276.
.., Enniscorthy, 267.
, the band of outlaws on the borders of
Wioklow, Wexford, and Oatherlagh
have attacked a house in, 267.
Enniskillen, see Inniskillen.
Enniskilleh, 73.
, castle of, Constable Capt. William
Cole, 12, 170.
, constable of, 343, 406.
Enishloekan, 62.
Ennishlaghlin Castle, 284.
, constable of. Sir Fulke Conway, 12.
, a fort of to be repaired, 430.
, late constable of, 447.
Ennishowen, 12, 45.
, the O'Doherties of, 45.
Ennismore, 465.
Ensigns, list of captains, lieutenants, and en-
signs, recommended to the King for
commissions in the new levies for Ire-
land by trentlemen of the Bedchamber ;
a list of those selected, 556.
Entlen, John, 161, 162.
Ere Connaught, 135.
Erigle, parsonage of, 338.
Eross, Isle of, 57.
Erris barony, see Irris.
Error, writ of, to reverse outlawry, 4.
Erskine, Sir Jas., 395.
Ervine, Chris., 468.
Escheated counties, bishops of, to King, 668.
Esoheator of Connaught, 141.
Escheators, inconvenience of escheators and
feodaries being the same persons, 177.
frauds and oppressions of, and of
feodaries, 507.
Eskerroe, 204.
Esmonde, Sir Laurence, 11, 75, 125, 126, 193,
232, 239, 248.
grant to In Wexford plantation, 303.
Esmonde — cont.
, the Lord, 406, 444, 517, 621.
, , appointed a Commissioner in
the suit of Piers Lennan claiming to
be Earl of Ormonde, ib.
, Ormonde objects, as Esmond is
tenant and agent of Earl of Desmond,
who promotes the claim, ib.
, gets a foot company instead of
salary as governor of Duncannon fort,
548.
Essex, Robert Earl of, 307, 525, 566.
, takes Cadiz, ib.
, , Sir Toby Caulfeild's bravery, ib.
, and in Ireland against Hugh,
Earl of Tyrone, 308.
Eton School, petition of Terence Brian at, 271.
, , for sheriff of North Wales to
search for goods of his lost in the
shipwreck of Viscount Thurles, near
Holyhead, 277.
Eustace James, 245.
, John, 438, 354, 360.
, Father Thos., 321.
, Maurice, 207,472.
, , to have the arrears of pension
due to his father John Eustace, 348.
, bred at Ti-inity College, 424.
, now at Lincoln's Inn, ib.
, , his proficiency and promise of
worth, ib.
, 20?. a year suggested as an ex-
hibition, ib.
, Eather Thos., 328.
Eyeagh, Baron of, bounds of, 199.
Everard, Father Joseph, 319.
, Sir John, 34, 118, 236, 447.
, to be sent to England, 95.
, Richd., 442.
Evers, Alexander, 461.
Ewar, Ann, 447.
Ewest, see Uist Isle, 57.
Eyton, Richard, 191.
Evers, the Lord, 471.
Examination of Dermot Oge O'Dunne by Sir
Toby Caulfeild, Francis Annesley, and
Captain Doddington, 29, 34.
, concerning the plot to rescue Con
O'Neil, son of Tyrone, out of Charle-
mount fort, ib.
of Coll Duff M'Quillen, 36, 37.
by Sir T. Phillips, i6.
concerning the conspiracy of Art Oge
and Brian Crossach O'Neil, and others,
ib.
of Dermot Oge O'Dunne by Edmund
Bloomer, sheriff of Tyrone, 39-41.
ofTeigO'Lennan,9th April 1615, 42.
by Thomas Foster, Provost-mar-
tial of CO. Londonderry, ib.
, , , names his fellow con-
spirators for the surprise of Derry,
Coleraine, Lifford, Moun^oy, Carrick-
fergns, ib.
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Examinations — cont.
'w'len the principal English should be
at Parliament, 43.
of Donuel O'MuUan, 45.
) is assaulted by Rory O'Doherty and 5
others in his father's, as one of Sir
Thos. Phillip's men, ib.
of Patrick Ballagh O'Mitrry, 46.
concerning Alexander M'Donuel's
share in the plot against Derry, &c.,
ib.
of Anthony Mahuc, concerning the
same, 48.
of Jas. M'Gie, about same, 48.
of Austace Corren, about same, &c.,
48.
of Anne Low, about same, 49.
of Knogher M'Gilpatrick O'MuUan,
54.
of Eice Jones, 56.
of Charles Fisher, ib.
•• of John Crompe, 57.
of John Bell, ib.
of Robert Williamson, ib.
of Cahil O'Hara, Esq., 60.
about Ulster plot, ib.
of TeigO'Lennan and others, prisoners
in Dublin Castle, concerning Brian
Crossaoh O'Neil, their fellow prisoner's
speech, 62.
of Edmond M'Gilpatrick Ballagh
O'Murray, 63.
of Lodder M'Donnel, ib.
of Gorrie M'Manus, O'Cahan, 73.
of Cormac M'Redmond Moyle Ma-
guire, ib,
of Shane Boy M'Gilduffe, Oge, 62.
of Donagh Cavenagh, 72.
of Brian Crossach O'Neil, 76.
of Cowconnaght O'Kennan on the
rack, 78.
of Cormac M'Redmond Moyle Ma-
guire, 79.
of Patrick Ballagh O'Murry, 81.
of John O'Connor, concerning piracy
and murder done by Sorley M'Donnel,
132.
of W. Power, concerning same, ib.
of Miles, son of Sir Tibhet Bourke,
297.
of T. Wise, of Buttevant, 421.
, , proves treasonable
speeches of Andrew Meaugh, ib.
of Henry Dent, to the same words,
ib,
of Benedick Cotnam, 477.
of Rose, Bishop of ditto, ib.
of May Phillips, ditto, ib.
of Bamaby Rocester, ib.
concerning approaching rebellion, ib.
, and against Earl of Westmeath,
ib.
5.
Exchequer, disorder in, 65, 67, 70.
, 2nd Chamberlain of, John Kennedy,
192. ■^
, Chamberlain of, 104, 176.
, office of Chancellor of, 1, 148.
> , Treasurers' Remembrancer of,
151.
J , second Remembrancer, ib., 199.
, chief Chamberlain of, 253.
, , at Dublin, 254.
, English bill in, 125.
, Latin information in, 126.
Egleston, Tristram, 127.
Excommunication against relapsed officers of
corporation, 418.
Exeter, 426.
Exports Irish, live beeves, hides, corn, tallow,
yarn, barrelled beef, fish, 184.
woollen commodities from Munster,
ib.
1 caddows, rugs, mantles, frize, ib.
F.
Faculties and Court of Prerogative, Sir J."
Davys solicits for Dr. Ryves to be
judge of, 105.
clerk of, 147.
, Primate and Bishop of Meath oppose
Dr. Ryves's appointment, and claim it
for a prelate, 173.
, Dr. Ryves's defence of his appoint-
ment, ib.
Fairfnll, David, 503.
Falconer, Ensign George, 556.
Falkland, the Lord, begs that no grant be
made to Phelim M'Feagh 410.
, , Feagh M'Hugh (Birnes) sons
not rebels but only barbarous, ib.
, , Falkland is against regrants
(upon surrender) to Irish Chiefs, ib.
, , his designs of further planta-
tions disapproved of, 427.
, , his complaints of the Londoners
in Derry, 428.
, , Sir T. Phillips's charges against
them, ib.
, , he appoints him snperinten-
dant, ib.
, sends him over to lay their
neglects before the President of the
Council, ib.
, , if continued, suggests the con-
fiscating of the unplanted lands, 429.
, , suggests that Sir Jno. Singly
be also sent for and consulted, ib.
, , letters about great meeting of
priests in co. Cavan, 432.
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Falkland, the Lord — cont.
, atout meeting of nobility and
gentry of the Pale at Dublin to send
agents to the Prince, 440.
, , letters patent appointing him
Deputy, 343.
, the ceremony on his arrival,
345.
, , Lords Justices ordered to de-
liver sword to, 3.51.
, , to have a salary of 2,O00Z. a
year, 353.
, , a band of horse and foot for,
863, 389.
, , order for allowances for journeys
into remote parts, 363.
J .., , proposes a grant of a fishing
company on coast of Mayo to 40
gentlemen for 21 years, 403.
, , defends himself from passing
patents of the Kings lands on old war-
rants, 408.
, , proposes to reform Eanelagh
Imale, Glancapp, Cosha, the Byrnes
lands. Shillelagh and Duffry, 409.
, as disturbers of the peace, har-
bourers of outlaws, and barbarous and
uncivil, lb.
, , the sons of Feagh M'Hugh the
principal men, ib.
, , Phelim, Feagh M'Hugh's
eldest son, obtains about six years
ago a letter for Ranelagh stayed by
St. John, ib.
, , gentry of the pale promote a
subscription of money, 441.
, , Falkland's suspicions, ib,
, rumours that they desire to get
rid of government by a Lord Deputy
or Justices, and to have a new form of
government by Commissioners from
among themselves, ib.
, , instrument subscribed by the
nobles and gentry of the Pale, ib,
, rates of assessment of contribu-
tions on Earls, Viscounts, &e., 442.
, , -win let it go on and then seize
the fund, ib.
, , letter of a nobleman explaining
the purpose, ib.\
, , out of confidence in the Spanish
match, corporations of cities, elect
recusant mayors, &e., 455.
, so that H.M. sword in all those
quarters is become recusant, ib.
, , he winks at this while the
match is pending ; but will put the
oath to them if the match fails, and so
be able to levy fines in Star Chamber,
455, 456.
, in confidence of the Spanish
match, friaries erected and collections
made for building churches, 458.
, , one convent of friars is erected
under the nose of the State in Dublin,
459.
Falkland, the Lord — cont.
, , asks orders to proceed against,
459.
, , they are to be suppressed, 464.
, , the Spanish match having failed,
the Statutes ofQueeu Elizabeth against
recusants shall now be enforced gene-
rally, 458, 489.
, , and titular bishops and clergy
shall be banished, ib.
, , the supremacy oath shall be put
not only to mayors, &c., but to judges,
some being suspected, ib.
, , his letters said to be the cause,
of the present strict edicts, 460.
, , and the very words of his let-
ters are given, ib.
, , yet he cannot be betrayed by
anj- of his oivn ; for he writes all with
his own hand, ib.
, , Spanish Ambassador is said to
betray H.M's words, ib.
, his fears of rebellion on the
breaiing off of the Spanish match,
475, 477.
, , the Earl of Westmeath busy
and ambitious, 475.
, is the minion of the priests and
Jesuits, ib.
, , as the principal person of con-
sequence in Ireland, ib.
, John Fitzpatrick, brother of
Lord of Upper Ossory, and the only
unsubmittee in that plantation depends
on him, ib.
, , has spread a report of a planta-
tion intended in Connaught, ib,
, ., on it being rumoured that he
had gone to Spain, he denies the ipten-
tion passionately to him, 476.
, , cursed those that would not
fight against King of Spain, and Pope
Leo, ib,
, , Earl of Antrim is allied toLord
Westmeath, ib.
, , therefore wishes he were sent
for to England, ib.
, repeats that the Earls of Tyrone
and Tyrconnell-were gone into Spain,t6.
, , and that they were to invade
Ireland with Spanish forces, ib.
, , sends examinations against
Earl of Westmeath, 477.
, , that he should be King of Ire-
land, ib,
, , that he was going to the King
for the priests threatened by procla-
tion with punishment, ib.
, , that a bloody rebellion was at
hand, ib.
, his schemes against it, for open-
ing passes for army, and mustering the
forces, and increasing them, staying
Phelim Byrne in England, and calling
over Lord Mountgarret, next heir to
Earldom of Ormonde as dangerous
men, 478.
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Falkland, the Lord- con(.
) Falkland's scheme for bringing
to Ireland all the English and Dutch
pirates harbouring at Algiers, 480,
481.
> ) to be employed against the
Kings enemies, ib.
> , Ireland has suffered less from
them than England, and would better
endure them, ib.
, , would make it worth 20,000?. to
the Prince [of Wales] and 10,OOOZ. to
the Duke of Bucks, Lord High Admi-
ral, 481.
) , and 5,O00Z. to be divided between
Conway and him (Falkland), ib.
, , his fears of rebellion through
break of Spanish match, 484.
, chagrined at the lowering of
the Deputy's position through spite of
Lord Treasurer, ib.
, since Ireland was Ireland there
never ,was such universal tranquility,
ib.
, prays it prove not like the
morning ever darkest before daybreak,
ib.
, , for their never were more whis-
pers of danger, 486.
, , sends "advertisement of a noble
person and a relative," ib.
■ , , Sir Fras. Annesley gone to
England with a budget full of " gather-
urns " against Falkland, 4 89.
, , one May morning, expected to
be a day of universal massacre, one of
the greatest towers of Dublin Castle
fell, ib.
, the Irish do best under a hard
hand, 498.
, , intends a journey through Con-
naught and Munster to see Galway and
Sligo, and the forts and posts, 504.
, , desires he may have the ap-
pointment of officers to the new levies,
5-M.
, , Earl of Cork communicates a
Spanish Irish plot betrayed by a Fran-
ciscan, 533, 537.
, , abstract of Falkland's letter,
538.
, , his indignation at the contempt
of Lord Chancellor Loftus in declining
to seal a Patent according to Falkland's
warrant reciting a letter under the
King's Privy Seal, 532, 540.
, if Loftus says "that never
Deputy sent such comminatory com-
mands to a Chancellor," he (Falkland)
answers that never did Chancellor pre-
sume to assail a Deputy with such indig-
nities, 54U.
, Falkland's proposal to confis-
cate the estate of the Corporation of
Waterford and take it for himself,
543.
Falkland, the Lord— coni.
> , urges Lord Cork not to insist
on public apology by Sir William
Power of the Assizes, 545.
, " posse et nolle, nobile," ib.
> , complains of Chancellor Loftus
to the King, 547.
, the case referred to St. John
(Lord Grandison), Colonel Chichester
and Sir Wm. Jones, ib.
, , confers on Lucius Carey, his
eldest son, the foot company vacant by
death of SirFoulk Conway, 548.
, ....... proposes to Captain Ciaes Cam-
paine, the Dutch pirate, to get his par-
don for 10,000/., on condition that he
discloses where his wealth lies and will
undertake to bring it to Ireland and
settle in Her Majesty's dominions,
558, 559.
, , is involved in the charge of
buying goods of Captain Campaine
lying at Lymcon (co. Cork), 560.
, , complains of his powers as
Deputy being diminished ever since
Earl of Middlesex became President
of the Council, 570.
, complains of delay in answer-
ing his (Falkland's) letters, ib.
, announces a plot in Lower
Leinster extending from Wyndgates in
Wicklow to Koss in Wexford, about by
the walls of KUkenny to the town's
end of Carlow, 577.
, the Butlers, the Byrnes, the
Tooles, the Cavenaghs, engaged in the
treason, ib.
, , John Butler, brother of Sir
Edward Butler, arrested, though he
cut off his fellow conspirators' head,
Murrogh Baccagh Cavenagh, ib.
, , did it lest it should tell tales,
ib.
...,...., , Bryan andTyrlogh Byrne, sons
of Phelim, arrested, ib.
, it is vain for the King to think
of contenting Phelim by restoring him
his lands, 578.
, better build a fort, with a garri-
son, and establish a plantation, ib.
, the two great dangers of Ire-
land are too much apprehension of
danger expressed in England, and too
great neglect of seasonable supplies of
money, ib.
, whatever the King may do law-
fully, if he do it resolutely he will do
it safely, ib,
, , maintain the men and send the
money and all will be done without
peril, ib.
, , charged with purchasing 2,000
lbs. of pepper and 2,000 lbs. of wax
out of Captain Claes Campaine's ship,
the Dutch pirate, lying at Lymcon
harbour, co. Cork, 585.
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Falkland, the Lord — cont.
, , his man is met with loaded
carriages, 585.
Falkener, George, 557.
Falvey, Father Dermod, 322.
Farm, if forfeited recognizances were let to
farm, it would be to let the King's mercy
to farm, 278.
Fardsum, 465.
Favname, Humphry, 196, 439.
Farnam, proportion of Sir T. Waldron, 411.
Farrel, Thady, 200.
Farris, Father William, 22.
Farren, Cavenagh, 151.
Fassagh-en-Earlie, 114.
Fassaghore, 579.
Fastnes men, in Ulster, 412.
Fees of Courts of Justice, exorbitancy of
526.
, book for reform of, by Sir W. Jones,
ib.
lost by dissolution of late Parlia-
ment, ib.
, proclamation to moderate, 93.
, statute not needed, ib.
, of Clerk of the Pells and Tallies,
550.
, Thos. Stockdale, clerk of, ib.
, to Ulster King of Arms, 565.
, to be paid to College of, ib.
Fee farms, rules to be observed in granting
of, 103.
, , considerations for granting of by
Lord Falkland, 405.
Feilding, George, Lord Feilding made Earl
of Desmond, 394.
, expectant 'on the death of the
present earl without issue, ib.
Fenchurch Street, 318.
Fenton, Sb Jeffery, his accusations against
Florence McCarthy, A.D. 1595, 154.
Feodary, of Munster, J. Southwell, 171.
Fercal, 336, 494, 539.
, plantation of, 316.
, the great wood of, 494.
, (plantation of), commission to make
grants in to undertakers and natives,
312.
, alias O'MuUoy's county, 313.
, inhabitants appear at Dublin, ib.
frequent inspections of the planta-
tion about to be made there suggested,
326.
Fermanagh, 46, 47.
, Lady Maguire, second wife of Cow-
counagh, 46.
, ordered a pension of 100/. a
year in lieu of dower out of her hus-
band's lands in, 47.
, , in order to free the undertakers
from suits, ib.
, High Sheriff of. Captain Atkinson,
79.
, fines in, 127.
Fermanagh, fines in — cont.
, collector of, 127.
, provost marshal of, 176.
, muster roll of undertakers, 223.
, , , of servitors, 224.
, provost marshal of, 246.
, names of Commissioners of inquiry in,
439.
, inquisition before Commissioners to
inquire into the number of natives on
the undertaker's proportion in, 465.
, , names of the jurors, ib.
, of the Commissioners, ib.
, Lord Balfour made governor of
548.
Fermoy, 193.
, Lord Viscount, 577.
Feme, Su: John, 209.
Feruekelly, manor of, 113.
Ferns, bishop of, 421, 435.
, , Jacob Whitehall, a beneficed
clergyman of his diocese, supposed to
hold Jewish opinions, ib.
Ferrall, Captain, servitor in Cavan, 225.
, , muster of men and arms, ib.
, Edmund, 13.
, Thady, 13.
Ferres, 170.
Fesant, Thos., 447.
Fettiplace, Sir Edmund, 75.
Fewertie, 166.
Fews, the, co. Armagh, muster of the
undertakers in, their men and arms,
221.
Feyglaas, 465.
Field, Simon, 12, 447.
, Father William, 320.
Finch, John, 152.
, Mr., his house at Salterstown, 375.
Fines under 40s. usurped by the Judges of
Assize, 103.
, none to be given away by Concorda-
tum, ib.
and casualties, 189.
, ecclesiastical, objections to the pro-
posal of farming the fines of 12rf. a
Sunday due by recusants, for 10,000/.
a year, 185.
if generally enforced the fines
would be 100,000/., ib.
, , enforcing them would cause
rebellion, ib.
, , objections against their being
payable to the bishop almoner, 185,
186.
10,000/. levied off 4,000 recu-
sants, 186.
, the Deputy and Council could
raise what sum the King wishes, ib.
, , if not well employed on jails,
217.
, , of recusants, 277.
, , application of, ib.
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Fines, ecclesiastical — cont.
, , of others at Assizes, 278.
, , of jurors, ib.
, for ploughing by the tail, 283.
, , the farmers of the fine com-
pounded with the offenders to continue
the practice, ib.
Knes, in Star Chamber of Ireland, 363.
in Court of Castle Chamber, on Lord
Inchiquin for harbouring a Jesuit, 122.
, on mayors of towns in Munster and
Leinster for not taking supremacy oath,
123.
on Election of such, ib.
, their fines to be wholly reserved to
His Majesty, ib.
(jurors of an inquisition in Wexford
fined by, 125.
, list, or returns for half a year inFour
Courts, Star Chamber, &c., 127
,..,, names of special collectors of, ib.
, of recusants, primate to surrender and
to receive 1,000/. per annum instead,
388.
First fruits concealed, discovery of, 86.
Fish, Sir John, 3.57, 504.
, John, undertaker in Cavan, 222.
, muster of men and arms, ib,
' Fisher, Sir Edward, 125, 175, 183.
, , grants in Wexford plantation,
303.
, , petition, 584.
„ , , claims his father Sir John
Fish's proportion in Cavan, ib.
, as devisee of his father, ib.
, ,his sister Mary Fish keeps him
out, ib.
Fisher, Charles, 45.
.Henry, 12,447, 563.
„ , Captain, difference between him and
Captain Pikeman as to measurements
in Ely O' Carroll, 422.
, , to be settled, ib.
, , his petition, ib.
Fishermen Strangers, statute of 5 Edw. 4th
(Irish) put in force against English
fishermen, fishing off coast of Ireland,
59.
, , not intended to apply to them,
ib.
, fines exacted from them, ib.
, , to be no longer exacted, 60.
Fishery, customs on fishing vessels, 219.
no foreigners to fish, to encourage
Irish, 426.
Fisheries, of herrings in Ireland by Holland-
ers, 428.
Fishing, 27.
, by strangers on the coast of Ireland,
bill in restraint, ib.
, not to be proceeded with iu Parlia-
ment at present, ib.
, may be done at any time by King's
prerogative, ib.
Fishing— con(.
, project for in Mayo, 403.
, Falkland proposes to encourage, fish-
ing company of the gentlemen on
coast of Mayo, ib.
will overthrow the Dutch gains, 404.
, and set 20,000 at work, ib.
, Capt. Dufiield's, See., ib,
,579, 580.
to rival the Dutch, 579.
, superior advantages of the projectors,
579, 580.
, instead of having, like the Dutch, to
repair to Holland with their fish from
Scotland to cure and pack them, the
projectors will build fish houses on
the shore, 580.
, in four years may set 20,000 people
at work, ib.
, what few kinds of fish the northern
seas afford the Dutch, 580.
, the many kinds those of Ireland
supply, ib.
superiority of the five harbours of
Ireland over Holland, ib.
a patent asked for 40 gentlemen for
30 years, 581.
, to fish from Achil Island, to the
Staggs of Broadhaven, ib.
Fishmongers' Ulster lands, plan of, 365.
, , their buildings, ib.
, their buildings at Ballekelly, 369.
, George Downing in their chief house,
ib.
, no freeholders, 373.
want of English inhabitants enables
the Irish to rob, &c., ib.
Pynnar's survey of, 380.
, English and Irish tenants on lands
of, 471,472.
Fitton, Sir Edward, 88.
Fitzgarret, William, 111.
, Nichs., the Bed Sergeant, 506, 539.
Fitzgerald ; see also Fitzgarret.
Fitzgerret, Captain, 393.
Fitzgerald, Capt., asks warrant to raise meu
for Spain out of English Pale, 363.
the Lady Ellen, 12.
, the Lady EUice, ib.
, the Lady Jane, ib., 447.
, John, 12.
, Sir John, certificate of Chief Justice
Sir Humphrey May, Sir J. Denham
and Sir Wm. Jones concerning, 542.
, suit for lands between him and
Jordan Condon, ib.
, Condon was dismissed at the Pro-
vincial Court of Munster, ib.
, should not have protection now of
the Comt of Wards and Liveries, ib,
, certificate of Commissioners for Irish
causes, 546.
, Garret FitzEichard Geraldine, 99.
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Fitzgerald — cont.
, Nicholas, 447, 575.
, Richard, 447.
, Thomas, 22.
, , son of Garret FitzRichard
Geraldine, 99.
, their claim to Mac Thomas' land in
Munster, ib.
PitzHarris, Sir Edwd., of Killinan, co. Lime-
rick to be a baronet, 391.
Fitzpatrick, John, brother of the Lord of
Upper Ossory, 475.
, , is the only unsuhmittee in that
plantation, ib.
FitzStevens, Walter, 153.
Fitzmorris, Patrick, 397.
, ,354,361.
, complains of his uncle. Earl of
Thomond, 211.
, ,his letter to, ib.
, petition of, 218.
Fitzsimon, Adrian, 12, 563.
FitzSymons, A., 127.
Fitz William, Father Dennis, 321.
, Christopher, 579.
, Sir Thomas, ib.
, Richard, z'5.
, , limitations of marriage settle-
ment, ib.
, , decree in Chancery in Christo-
pher Fitzwilliam's against Sir Thomas,
31 January 16° James I., to be re-
viewed, ib.
, Nicholas, Irish gentleman at Gray's
Inn, 581.
, Sir William, 88.
, , created Lord LifFord, 302.
, , Lord Deputy, in the Council
books of his time, 154.
, , entries concerning Florence
McCarty, in Vol. XVI. of the year
1594, ib.
Five shires, composition of, 464.
Flanders, 90, 109, 169.
, Irish friars in, 90.
, , get letters ftom Ireland, ib.
, nuns in, 535.
, Irish in, 537.
Flask of Irish horseman, 543.
Fleet Prison, 289, 290.
, letter of Lord Lixna and Kerry from,
392.
Fleetwood, Sir Richard, 353.
Fleming, James, 442.
, John, 1.
, Robert, 124.
Seely, 204.
, Thomas, 12, 447, 461.
, petition of, 431.
, , concerning manor of Benjers-
ton, ib.
, Father Thomas, 321.
Fleurick, Robert, Dutch pirate, 132.
Florence, Duke of, 505.
..., , duchy of, Monte Pulpiano in, 96.
, Tyrone forbidden there, i6.
Flower, Mr., undertaker in Fermanagh, 223.
., , muster of men and arms, ib.
, Sir George, 566.
Flowerdue, Mr., undertaker in Fermanagh,
223.
, muster of men and arms, ib.
Floyde, John, 207.
Flushing, 162.
Folliott, Sir Henry, 11.
, the Lady, 468.
, Henry, servitor in Fermanagh, 224.
, , muster of men and arms, ib.
, the Lord, 343.
Foot, list of captains of, 11.
captains of, in 1624, list of, 517.
Forbes, Captain Arthur, his certificate of a
meeting of priests, &c. in co. Cavan,
433.
, , next day at Granard, ib.
, ■ , 2,000 of the people assembled,
ib.
Forces for Ireland, 340.
Ford, Mathew, 339.
, Dr., 173.
Foreign Apposer, his return of amount of
fines returned into Exchequer, 278.
Forest, Father James, 319.
, Richard, ib.
Forfeitures, the threatened forfeitures of
undertakers lands in Ulster for breach
of covenant in harbouring Irish has
checked progress, 518, 519.
Forges, 3 forges for iron, engaged by Sir
Richard Moryson, as agent for the
Lord Treasurer, 302.
Form^ pauperis in, Mrs. Mary Fowler prays
to proceeds against Sir Arthur Maguire
and John Worsley, 462.
Fort Chichester, 343.
Forts, 250, 472, 541.
, bonds for maintaining of, to be put
in force, 241.
, inland, state of, 283.
, leases fee farms of, ib.
, list of particulars of, Mountnorris,
284, 292, 300.
, , Moyry, 292.
, , Charlemouijt, ifi.
, , Ennishlaghlin, ib.
, , Cloghouter, ib,
,• ,Toome, ib.
, , Monaghan, ib., 300.
, , Inniskillen, 285, 292.
, Mountjoy, i&.
, , Omagh, ib.
, , LifTord, i2i.
, , Donegal, ib.
, , Ballynefadd, t'A.
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Forts, list of particulars oi—cont.
, , Carragtdrumrusk, 292.
, , to be granted in fee farm to the
several constables, 292.
, reasons of the Lords of Council
against granting the forts in Ulster
and Connaught in fee farm, 293.
inland, all granted away but Donegal
and Lifford, 310.
, repairs needed at Maryborough, &c.,
ib.
„ land reserved for, in new plantations
in Leinster, 314.
, captains of, to be resident at, 399.
, warrants for granting to those in pos-
session, 300.
, instructions to be observed in grant-
ing, ib.
.grantees to build castle 30 feet long,
30 high, and 20 broad, ib.
, not to alieneto unconformable persons
nor to Irish, ib.
, for Monaghan Castle, 30 1 .
, grant of inland to Sir T. Dutton,
408,411.
, ruinous state of, 429.
, money required for repair of, 430.
, Sir J. Bourchier's scheme for two
forts in Ulster, 479.
difference between Sir T. Button and
Captain St. George about fort of Car-
rickdrumrusk, 422.
, to be repaired against the Spaniards,
512.
, the inland, lately granted to private
persons to be by them repaired and
strengthened, ib.
Fortescue, Sir Faithful, 11, 343, 439, 524,
555.
Fortifications, Sir Josias Bodley, overseer of,
11, 70, 72.
Foster, Thomas, 42.
Fotherly, Thomas, planter in Leitrim, 390.
Four Mile water, new fort should be erected
at, 510.
Fowler, Mrs. Mary, 462.
Fox, Brasil, 313, 314.
, Father John, 319.
, Patrick, 12.
Foxs' country, 114.
, Brazil Fox's obstinacy, 324.
France, King of, 505.
, sends a jewel worth 300,000
ducats to King of Spain's daughter,
21.
, King of Spain sends 3 white
Naples horses to King of France, ib.
France, Admiral of, 327.
, ambassador of, ib.
,109.
Sir Francis Vere's actions in, 307.
, , Sir Toby Caulfield's under him,
ib.
Franciscans of Munster, 535, 536, 537.
, Friar Florence M'Donnell, superior
of, 535.
, , guardian of Tymoleag Abbey,
534, 536, 537.
Franciscian friar, Connor M'lward, 492.
, , a plotter with priests, ib.
, , reveals to his host a great plot,
497.
Franckton, John, 175, 192.
, , printer general, 245.
, , prints 500 proclamations for
banishing seminary priests, ib.
Frecleton, Sir Ferdinando, 232.
Freeman, Mrs, 368.
, Mr., ib.
, John, 379.
, John, undertaker inco. Londonderry
222.
, , his men and arms, ib.
Frizes, Irish, and kersies, mantles, fustians,
&c., 200.
Frobisher, Martin, 307.
Fullers Earth, to be admissible from Ireland
into England, 426.
Fullerton, Sir James, 104.
Fulwood, new buildings at Gray's Inn, 581.
Funeral honours of baronets, 260.
expenses of Oliver Lord Lambert,
273.
of Lady Killeen, 429.
, four score Irishwomen, Papists, insult
the clergymen at, ib,
Furres, Anthony, 12, 447.
G.
Galtrim, 343.
Gall, Robt., 152.
Gallaher, Eose ny, 180.
, , daughter of, Towle Mac de
Ganny Ogallhore, ib.
, , went with the Earls to Spain,
ib.
, , back in Ireland, ib.
, , her father, Tyrconnel's chief
follower, ib.
Gallen barony, co. Mayo, 202.
Gallin, 311.
Galloway, the Eynnes of, 137.
Gallowree, rectory of, 253.
Galway co., 584.
, amount of fines in for half a year, 127.
, Ch. Coote, collector of, ib.
, , in town of, ib.
, Ereconaght in, 135,
, town of, 202.
, ,241.
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Galway, eo. — cotit.
, Nichs. Holy wood from Rome, lands
at, 96.
, governorship of, town and county of,
118.
, Earl of Clanrickard's demand o{, ib.
119.
, to be a staple for export of wool, 291.
, fort of, 338, 339.
, , decayed, 311.
, privateer wrecked in bay of, 326.
, , sailing under French letters of
marque, 327.
, , merchants of Galway seek to be
reimbursed damages done by flench
men-of-war out of her cargo, iJ.
, , some had been imprisoned at
Newhaven in Normandy, 333.
, Valentine Blake of, 362.
, , nominated as a baronet by Sir
Fras. Blundell, ib.
, wreck at, 407.
,426,492.
, wine from, 493.
, Spanish force to land at, 496.
, fort of, 497.
, concourse of more priests at, than in
any town in Ireland, 497.
,504,512.
, new fort should be erected at, against
the Spaniards, 512.
, new citadel at, 569.
Galway, Andrew, 545.
, Frances, 559.
, Gaspar, 442.
,339.
, Lord President of, 343.
, Geoffry, 434.
, Father Geo., 321.
, Father Patrick, ib .
Gardiner, Sir Robert, 109.
, , Chief Justice of Ireland, 166.
Garnold, Capt., 285.
Garranyky, 169.
Garrenroe, 420.
Garritson, Dirricke, 175.
Garvy Christopher, 141.
Garrygingly, 169.
Garter, Richd., 12.
Gartandarragh, 465.
Garvie [ ] L.L.B., 173.
Gatehouse prison, 571.
, at Westminster, 274.
, J. Raymond's petition from, 323.
, Thos. Acheson, prisoner in, his
petition, 586.
officer of the mint in Ireland, fi.
, cruelty of Aquila Weekes, jailor of,,
323.
Bryan O'Rourke's petition from,
324.
Gauntlets, long, to the elbow, for left haud,
543.
Gavelkind and tanistry, in co. Wicklow,
149.
, not to be used in Longford plantation,
231.
Gay, Mr., 559.
Geashill, manor of, 587.
, , Kiug's award of, ib.
, Lady Lettice Digby's intended plan-
tation there hindered, ib.
, , by the bordering natives, ib.
, sentence of Gerald Breminghan,
ib.
, , her servant, Terence Dempsy,
murdered, ib.
, , Gerald Bremingham hanged, tJ;
, , prays a grant of his lands in
Geeshill, ib.
Geoghegan, Father Robt., 320.
George, Martin, 447.
Gerald, Thos. FitzMorris, 506.
... , ....... petition, ib.
, , certificate of Commissioners of
Irish causes upon, 510.
, Father Richd., 320.
Geraldrip, Father Walter, 320.
Geraldine, Father Gerard, 321.
Garret FitzRichard, he and his sons
claim to M'Thomas' Munster lands,
99.
Germany, 156.
Gei-non, Richd., 442.
Gerot, Father Robt., 320.
Geshill, manor of, 112, 287.
Geshil, taxation of, prebend of, to be reduced,
130.
Gessell, Edward, 245.
Gibson, John, Dean of Down, augmentation of
maintenance of, 140.
Gifford, Emanuel, to be Master of Rolls in
Ireland, 295.
Gilbert, Ensign Wm., 556. ;
Gill, Brian, 13.
Gilliott, John, 12.
Gillegau, Honora ny, 48.
Girdlers, 543.
Girdles and hangers, ib.
Glancapp, projected plantation of, 409.
Glanconkeyue, wood of, for Iron works, 529.
,373,375,377.
, Tyrone's last refuge, ib.
, the nursery of rebellion, ib.
Glan Fyne, 42.
• Rorie Oge O'Cahau to bring forces
of, against Derry, &c., ib.
Glasgow, 58, 59.
, boat from, ib.
Glashealie, 114.
Glavin, Father Dermot, 320.
Glebe and school lands of Ulster, 47.
provided in all the new plantations, 314.
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Glebe lands — cont,
, of Ulster incumbents, 138.
Commissioners to assign, ib.
Glyns the, 61. ^
, Deputy Governor of, 347.
" God and the King," the book so called to be
published and taught, 144.
, in defence of the impugned oath of
Allegiance, ib.
Golborne, Richard, 177.
Gold, massy gold, brought to Lymcon by Capt.
Claes Campaine, the Dutch pirate,
58.5.
, 10 lbs. of stolen, ib.
, men of power connive at the robbery
of, ib.
Goldsmiths Ulster lands, plan of their pro-
portion in Ulster, 365, 368.
of their buildings in, ib.
Pynnar's survey of, 379.
, English and Irish tenants on lands of,
471,472.
Goodchild, Mr., 157.
Goodi-icke, 557.
Goodwin Sands, 124, 126.
Gofton, Sir Francis, 241, 354.
, , his letter to Sir Clement
Edwards, 253.
Gookin Daniel, 289.
Gourden, A., 503.
, Lord, 557.
i..., Sir Robert, 389.
Gordon, Sir Robert of Loughinvar, the King^s
letter in his favour as a planter in
Ulster, 1.
Gore, Sir Paul, 439, 465.
, Captain Paul, 335.
, , servitor in Fertnanagh, 224.
, , muster of men and arms, ib.
Gorges, Sir Edmond, created Baron of Dundalk,
291.
Gorgets, 542, 543.
Goring, Sir George, 556.
Gormanston, Viscount, Capt. T. Preston,
brother of, 91.
, ,Mr. Trumbull, toWinwood, for,
ib.
.....,..., , Trumbull, His Majesty's agent
with the Archduke, ib.
, , and other nobles to send over
their sons for education to England, 212.
, ,343, 352,442.
, his precedency, 25.
, , should send his eldest son to
England for education, 83.
, , bis excuses, ib.
, his pretentions to the part of
Leitrim about to be planted, ib.
, , his claim to be resisted, 339.
Gorme Mee M'Donnel, 53.
Gorromliehau, 216.
Gortneyhanemagh, 197.
Gortmornane, 268.
Gortnetobrid, 506, 510.
Gortserevan, 169.
Gosnold, Henry, 245.
Gough, Father Thos., 521.
Gould, James, 22.
, Thomas, 152.
Goucbe, Sir Thos., 447.
Governor of Carrickfergus, 11.
of Balleshannon, i'i.
of Leix, ib.
of Kerry, ib.
Grace Dieu, 176.
Grady, Father John, 322.
Granard, manor of, 109.
, castle of, 230.
Granard, Capt. Arthur Forbes, report of
meeting of priests at co. Cavan and
at Granard, 433.
Grandison, Viscount, 447, 517, 539.
, Sir Oliver St. John, created Viscount
Grandison of Limerick, 312.
Grany, manor of, 113.
Graves, Christopher, 12.
Gravesend, 159, 162.
Gray Abbey, 137.
Gray, Wm., 572.
Gray's Inn, list of Irish gentlemen at, 58.
Greame, Sir Richard, 237-239.
, , report on the suit between him
and Phelim M'Feagh Byrne, for Rane-
lagh, ib,
, , his answer to Pbelim's petition
and that of Bryan his son, 238.
, , report of deputy and council, ii.
Greames, Sir Geo., 12.
, , servitor to Cavan, 225.
, , muster of men and arms, ib.
, Sir Rupert, 275, 331.
, servitor in Cavan, 225.
, muster of men and arms, ib.
Greaneagham, 374.
, fit place for fort to protect the Mer-
cers' company, ib.
, many murders and robberies by the
Irish, ib.
Great Seal, measures taken for keeping of, on
death of Thomas Archbishop of Dublin,
ChanceUor, 244.
Greencastle fort, in Enishowen, constable of.
Lord Chichester, 12.
Greedly (Greely), Father Owen, 322.
Grenaugh, Ormond's manor of, 21 4.
Grene, Barnaby, 447.
Greencastle, 430.
Greene, Barnaby, 12.
Grenville, see Greenville.
Greenville, Sir Bernard, 193.
Greenwax money, 578.
Green wood for making chests (cedar?), 586.
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Grievances, report of Commissioners on the
grievances of Ireland, 328, 333.
, Commissioners for, their return, 334,
356.
Grifath, George, 289.
, Eice, 199.
, Sir Maurice, 285, 343,406.
Grimes, Mr., of the Moat, 656.
Grise, Capt., 555, 556.
Grocers, Ulster lands, plan of, 365, 369.
, , of their buildings, ib.
, , numher of freeholders, &c., ib.
, , Pynnars's survey of, 380.
, the company of English and Irish
tenants on lands of, 471, 472.
Grymes, Sir Geo., 232.
Grymsditch, George, 76.
Guin, Henry, 180.
, , servant to two Earls of Tyrcon-
nell, ib.
, , now servant to Sir Donnel
O'Cahan, prisoner in the Tower, ib.
, , was servant to Sir Cahir O'Do-
herty, 180.
Guise, Ensign, 556.
Gunners, salutes, account of powder spent when
they set Lord Thurles ashore, 271.
Gurtin, 582.
Gyll, Wm., 442.
H.
Haberdashers' Hall, alias Ballycastle, 381.
lands in Ulster, plan of, 365-370.
, , of their buildings, ib.
, , Sir Kobt. M'Leland, the chief
tenant, 370.
, , number of freeholders, &c., 371.
, , strongest plantation, [and it
suffers by wood kernes, &c., ib.
, , Pynnar's survey of, 381.
, , English and Irish tenants on
lands of, 471,473.
Hadsor, Kichard, 150, 249, 258, 270, 345,
346.
, , letter to Sir T. Lake, 164.
, , as able to speak Irish, is desired
by the Lords Justices to communicate
with the natives of the Leinster plan-
tation assembled in Dublin to com-
plain, ib.
Hake, Irish, and cod, much esteemed in
Biscay, 580.
Halbowline Castle, constable of. Sir Erancis
Slingsby, 11.
Halebowling Castle, constable of, 310, 447.
Hall, Henry, 12.
, Michael, 176.
Haly, William, 434.
Hamilton, Archibald, made Bishop of Kilalla
and Bishop of Achonry, 403.
, Charles, 343.
, Sir Claude, undertaker in Strabane
barony, 221, 284,
, Sir Claude, of Clones, 403, 406.
, Sir James, 296.
, return of nnmber of natives on
proportion as undertaker, co. Armagh,
483.
, Sir Frederick, 429, 539, 673.
, , his petition, 431.
, , to have his lands made
into Manor Hamilton, ib.
, Sir George, undertaker in Strabane
barony, 221.
J , muster of his men and arms, ift.
, Sir James, 36, 100, 109, 128, 199,
267, 360.
, , sale of customs in North to,
100.
, , to be stayed, ib.
, , warrant for port at Bangor,
168. ,
, , undertaker in Cavan, 222.
, , muster of men and arms, z6.
, Mr. James, undertaker in Eennanagh,
222.
5 , muster of men and arms, ib.
Sir Js., 226, 242.
, , list of the rising out of, 226.
, Anderson, a Jesuit discovered
harbouring with, 337.)
, John, 170.
, William, ib.
John, muster of his men and arms as
undertaker in the Eews, co. Armagh,
221.
, undertaker in Cavan, 222.
, 1 muster ofimen and arms, ib.
.Malcolm, undertaker in Fermanagh.
223.
, , muster of men and arms, ib.
, ,made Archbishop of Cashel
and Emly, 403.
, , also parson of Davenas and
Chancellor of Down, ib.
jEobt., 483.
, 'Mx., undertaker in Cavan, 222.
, , muster of men and arms, ib.
William, 12.
Wm., 199.
Hamlin, Father Henry, 320.
Hampden, William, 447, 563.
Hampton, Primate, 49, 74.
Hansard, Sir Eichard, 11, 42, 44, 181.
, , Governor of Lifford, ib.
> to be spared in the intended
surprise and massacre, ib.
• ••- ) , to be exchanged against Sir
Neale Garvie O'Donnel, 43.
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Hansard, Sir Richard — cont.
, , servitor in Donegal, 225.
, , muster of men and arms, ib.
Hansell, Mr. Anthony, his services and claims
for a company in new levies, 556.
Harbert, Sir Edward, and see Herbert, 11.
Jasper, 175.
Harbovirs oi Ireland, new ones not needed, 27.
, if needed may be erected by King's
prerogative, ib.
Harman, Martin, 584.
Haming, Henry, 467.
Harper, Andrew, 447.
, captain of the Post bark, 464.
Harquebusers, 516.
Harrington, Sir Wm., 238, 410, 539, 575.
Harris, captain, commanding the King's ship
at Waterford, 559.
Haverfordwest, mayor of, 560.
Harris, Capt.Chrs., made captain of " Phoenix,"
523.
, Edward, 253.
, Sir Edward, 196.
, , chief justice of Munster, ib.
, Father Niohs., 322.
..., , Eichard, 557.
Harrison, Mr., servitor in Fermanagh, 224.
, muster of men and arms, ib.
, Derrick, 246.
, Margery, 79.
Samuel, 176.
, Mr. Serjeant, 112.
,Wm., 141.
Harrold, Father Wm., 319.
Harte, Carew, 407.
Hartop, Valentine, 382.
, , undertaker in co. Londonderry,
222.
, , muster of his men and arms,
ib.
Haswell, George, 396.
Hatton, Mr., undertaker in Fermanagh, 223.
, , muster of men and arms, ib.
, Edward, 469.
, Eev. Edward, 253.
Haughton, Ensign, 556.
Haviland, Maihew, 273.
Hawes, Anthony, 199.
Hawks, the King asks Earls of Thomond and
Antrim for present of, 353.
, to King from Earl of Thomond, 409.
Hawtrey, Thomas, gent., pardoned, 10.
Hay, Lord James, 152.
Sir Robert, 295.
Hayman, Sir Peter, his services and claims
for commission of captain in new
levies, 556.
Heath, Richard, 341.
Heffernan, see Hoiphernan.
Hegan, Father Farrel, 322.
Heigate, James, 467.
Henry, 2nd, 238.
Henry, late Prince of Wales, 180.
Hepburn, see Heyburne.
Heney, Father Manutius, 322.
Herald, Irish, 565.
, , fees of, honours claimed by, to
be paid in England, ib.
Herbert, Sir Edw., and see Harbert, 343, 447.
, Father, Maurice, 320.
Herlihy, Father Patk., 321.
Hem, Mr., natives on his proportion, co.
Armagh, 483.
Herring fishery, Hollanders preparing for in
Irish seas, 428.
Heton, Elizabeth, a daughter of Bishop of
Ely, 584.
, , married to Sir John Fish, under-
taker in Cavan, ib.
Hewit, SirThos., 571.
Hervey, Sir Wm., 294.
Heskett, Christ., 76.
Hetherington, see Hitterington.
Heyburne, Sir Robert, and see Hepburne,
undertaker in barony of Dungannon.
, , muster of men and arms, 221.
Heygate, Rev. James, 253.
Hibbots, Thomas, 12, 148.
Hicks, Father Jas., 321.
Hides, Barbary, 585.
, red Muscovy, ib.
Higins, Mr., 369.
, James, 380.
High Holbome, 581.
Highlanders at siege of Dunavegga, 9-10.
, three boats manned by, 10.
, Coll M'Donnell, escapes from,
in spite of the Highlanders, ib.
Highways, ordered to be mended for increase
of commerce, 473.
Hill, Moyses, 11.
Hill, Sir Moses, 406, 439, 461.
, , made provost-martial of Ulster
15.
Hippesly, Richard, 558.
Hisson, Francis, 400.
Hitherington, William, 12.
Hirta, Isle of, 57.
Hoare, Philip, 442.
Hobarte, Henry, 181.
Hobart, Sir Henry, 242, 243.
Hobson, Wm., 483.
Hogshead staves, 144.
Hoiphirnan, Father Thos., 319.
Holcroft, Harry, 148.
, , secretary to Deputy St. John,
195.
, , 139,243,246.
Hollanders, pinnace sent in pursuit of M'Sorley
M'Donnell captured by, 133.
, preparing to fish for herrings on
Irish coasts, 428.
, to be prevented, ib.
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, their fishery at Shetland, 428.
, project of fishery to be established in
Mayo to overthrow their gains, 403,
404.
, , Capt. DuiEeld's defence, j'i.
, project of a fishery on coast of Mayo,
to outvie the Hollanders, 579.
, their practices in fishinjr, 580.
...,, northern seas afford the Hollanders
only two kinds of fish, ib.
, those of Ireland yield many kinds, ib.
superiority of the five ports of Ire-
land over those of Holland.
Holland, 557.
Hollands, five, 585.
Holyhead, 139, 270.
, Viscount Thurles, eldest son of Earl
of Ormonde, lost at sea near Holyhead,
270.
St. John's, letter to sheriff and justices
of Anglesea to search, ib.
, post barks delayed at, 566.
, additional boat, 570.
Holywood, Nicholas, husband of Countess of
Tyrone's foster sister, 90, 91.
, , comes to Home to fetch his wife
to Ireland, ib., 91.
, Winwood's notice of his return
home, 91, 92, 95, 96.
.., , he may discover Tyrone's
secrets, ib.
, Chichester's account of his fall-
ing in love with a wench, a waiting
maid of Countess of Tyrone's, 96.
, , his father, and their abode near
Dublin, ib.
, , his journey to Rome and back,
ib.
his account of Tyrone's health,
and hopes, ib.
, , his innocency, ib.
, , Tyrone gives him 200 crowns
for his journey to Ireland, n. ib.
Home, Sir John, 468.
, George, ib.
, , undertaker in Fermanagh, 223.
, , muster of men and arms, ib.
Homes, the Lady, promised by the King,
1,000/., 544.
Home, Mr. George, undertaker in Termanagh,
223.
muster of men and arms, ib.
Hone, Capt., 552.
Peter, 176.
Hope, Robert, 483.
., Capt. Roger, 12, 285, 338.
Sir Roger, 406, 517.
Hore, Father Edmond, 318.
Horseman, arms of an Irish horsemen, 542.
, cuirass, gorget, comb-cap, with cheeks
and verge, gauntlet 1o elbow, for left
hand, 543.
Horsemen — cont.
, sword -with Irish hilt, and searcloth,
scabbard, long pistol, flask, Irish horse-
man's staff, morocco leather saddle,
543.
, captains of, 1624, list of, 517.
Horse, list of captains of, 11.
Horses, registry of, 283.
Horsefall, Ciprian, 127.
Horsey, Sir George, 571.
Horton, Edw., 245.
Hospital for soldiers, 12,000 acres in planta-
tion of Ulster for, 357.
, made away with, 358.
Hostyn, Father Denis, 322.
Hosye, Sheely ny, 30.
Hotton, George, 195.
Hoalton, Gregory, 246.
Howard, Sir Wm., 556.
, Lord Thomas, Earl of Suffolk, 307.
, , his gallant attack upon some
Irish ships off the coast of Spain, ib.
, , , Sir Toby Caulfeild's
courage there, ib.
Howdat, Richard, 45.
Howth, the Lord, 175, 176.
Hoyle, Joshua, 207.
Hubbeart, Dyrreck, 111.
Hugen, Capt. Anthony, 246.
Huggins, Capt. Anthony, 176.
Hughes, William, 175.
Huith, Andren, 586,
, , mayor [of Galway?], ib.
Hulbert, Mr. Justice, 586.
Hull, Sir Wm., 585, 535.
Henry, ib.
, Falkland's letter to about
pirates, 531.
, , sends protection for Capt.
Campaine, ib.
, , but he cannot protect him
against the Dutch, but may allow him
the best part of the harbour, ib.
, , protection for Campaine for 30
days, 549.
, , propositions he is to offer to
Captain Claes Campaine, a Dutch
pirate, 559.
, , as directed by Falkland, i J.
Hume, Sir John, 389.
Humphrio, Morris, 465, 468.
Huning, Mr., undertaker in Fermanagh, 223.
, , muster of men and arms, ib.
Hunt, Edmond, 289, 312, 340.
Huntingdon, Earl of, Sir J. Davy's letter to,
470,471.
Hurley, Irish gentleman at Gray's Inn, 581.
, F'ather Maurice, 319.
, Father Tady, i6.
, Father Renold, 321.
Teigue, foot-boy to Florence M'Carthy,
155, 156.
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> > his accusation against, 155,
156.
> ) travels with him into Spain
and Germany, 156.
■■••••■••> ) J for 16 years, ib.
Hassey, Patk., 353.
Hutton, Edward, 148.
Hyeron, Mr., muster of his men and arms as
xradertabers in O'Neland, co. Armagh,
221.
Hyland, Father Dermod, 319.
Ibrackan, Henry, Lord baron of, 75, 119, 187,
193,198,216, 406.
Ilawne, 216.
Hay, isle of, 6, 10, 14, 47, 57.
, , Castle of Donavegge in, taken
by Sir Oliver Lambert, 6, 10, 14.
, , , receives the King's thanks
for, 47.
.. , the Ulster conspirators propose
to recover the castle in, 59.
Imale, co. Wieklow, projected (plantation of,
409.
Impropriations, concealment of, 97.
, in diocese of Down and Connor, 30.
, lay owners of, to be compelled to
maintain a minister, 276.
, orders concerning, 416.
Inchiquin, Lord, imprisoned and fined for
harbouring Nicholas Nugent, a Jesuit,
122, 123.
..., the Lady, 475.
Incumbents in Ulster, Commissioners to assign
glebes to, 138.
, salaries for, in appropriate rectories,
416.
, , expired Crown leases in, ib.
Information of Father Archer against Earl of
Ormonde, 289.
Inglefield, Sir Francis, 290.
Inishonan, 216.
Inishowen, liberties in, grant of, to Chichester,
85.
Inns, Ensign Eobt., 556.
Instructions, Archbishop of Canterbury's, for
settling a university as well as college
near Dublin, 4.
to collectors and assessors of subsidy,
85, 86.
to Commissioners of wards and luna-
tics, 181.
to Lord-Deputy, 189.
for the (/ommissioners of wards, 842.
annexed to commission for plantation
of Longford, 280.
Instructions— con*.
to Lord-Deputy for granting inland
forts in Counaught and Ulster, 300.
to Lords Justices, 101.
for receiving the sword, 101.
for appointing ministers to churches,
ib.
repairing of churches, ib.
concerning school and church provi-
sions in plantations of Munster and
Ulster, ib.
encouraging people to send their sons
to Trinity College, ib.
conduct of, business in the Council,
ib.
.. rules for diminishing charges and in-
creasing of revenue, 103.
. . for letting of lands, ib.
.. for surveying and valuing escheated
and concealed lands, ib.
.., petty fines on circuits usurped by the
Justices of Assize, ib.
,., rules for registering and accounting
for casualties, ib., 104.
.. for same for the King's moneys, 104.
.. concerning expired pensions, ib.
.., concordatums, ib.
'•) , fund limited to 1,000/. per an-
num, ib.
for pardons, 105.
• ••• nor to grant wardships, ib.
on pardons of intrusions, ib.
I nor, unless by special direction, to
grant knighthood, ib.
, nor judicial ofiioes, ib.
, nor admit any to be of the King's
learned council, ib.
Inniskilleu Castle, 285, 292.
Interpreter, David O'MuUan, 79.
, , for prisoner examined on the
rack, ib.
Intrusions, three-fourths of, and of concealed
wardships, &c. to Patrick Neale, 188.
fines for, remitted in Connaught,
171.
Irelagh, abbey of, 161.
.., , the Tuogh of, 182.
lona, Isle of, 59.
■ '. , Coll M'Gillaspic (an Ulster
plotter) lands there, ib.
Ipswich, '426.
Iregan, Queen's co., 312, 313, 336.
, plantation of, 312.
, commission to make grants to under-
takers and natives of, ib.
, alias O'Doyne's country, 313.
, inhabitants of, appear at Dublin, ib.
Ireland, ports and harbours in, 27.
, , new ones projected by Parlia-
ment, ib.
, , enough already, ib.
, , no statute needed, ib.
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, , erection of, is within the King's
prerogative, 27.
, composed of three nations and two
religions, 86.
, besides a fourth nation, " Old English
Irelandized," ib.
, cattle the only wealth of, ib.
each of the 33 counties should yield
1,000/. subsidy, ib.
, rating to subsidy of principal cities
and towns, ib.
, of nobility of, ib.
, of Council of State, ib.
, of judges and salaried men, ib.
, Jesuits and Priars of, get all the news
of the court in Ireland, from their
friends there, 90.
, , send it to Rome to Tyrone, ib.,
96.
, peace of, through late legislation, 94.
, and statute of general pardon, ib.
, piracies off coasts of, 132.
, its sudden flourishing on the reduc-
tion of TjTone's rebellion, 309.
forces for, 340.
, , munitions for, ib.
, special commissioners for, 345.
, , articles of their inquiry, 346.
, Hugh, King of, A.D. 563, 215.
, measures of Council of War for de-
fence of, 511.
,the last of the daughters of Europe,
167.
, the last civilized, ib.
, the King's chief work, ib.
, wise men have wished it a sea pool,
ib.
will now become ahnost a garden, a
younger sister of Great Britain, ib.
, danger lest Ireland civilized be worse
than Ireland savage, ib.
Irish, the, removal of, from Londoners' plan-
tation, 2.
, Londoners pray to keep the conform-
able, ib.
, those that will take supremacy oath,
ib.
are eager for Tyrone's coming, 69.
priests and friars are spreading the
news, ib.
, Chichester has the prisons full for this
cause, ib,
, three nations and two religions in,
besides a fourth nation of Old English
Irelandized, 86.
, not counted among mere Irish or New
English, ib.
cattle their only wealth, ib.
statutes of Kilkenny against, to be
suspended by proclamation, 93.
, , to be repealed next Parliament,
ib.
Irish — cont.
to be promoted if conformable in reli-
gion, as others, 99.
dogs (Irish) for the Spanish ambassa-
dor, 183.
, the natives of Longford to be planted
near the Pale, 231.
, those there inhabiting have built
stone houses, ib.
, and are reasonably reclaimed, ib.
,20,35.
, Chichester (18 March 1615) fears
they are hatching rebellion, 20.
more robberies and cruel murders in
last 6 months than in many years
before, ib.
the reports of Tyrone's intending to
invade Ireland pleasing to, 22.
, Irish of Ulster grieved at paying •
tithe milk, 22-24.
, bill in Parliament for repeal of Acts
against the native Irish, 27.
, those creating social disabilities to
be repealed, ib.
, not as regard offices, ib.
, no means of civilizing like planta-
tions, 35.
, , King's projects for in Longford,
Leitrim, and other Irish counties in
Munster, Leinster, and Connaught, ib.
return of the banished septs of the
Moores and others to the Queen's
CO., 121.
, some agree to go with Captain James
Butler to service with King of Poland,
ib.
, , their names, ib.
, well if 10,000 would go, ib.
, more tractable than the unconformable
English, 276.
, some towardly young men, natives,
to be educated in Trinity College to
become ministers among their fellow
countrymen, 277.
, warrant of St. John to Captain Hugh
Byrne to pursue Morrys M'Edmond
Cavanagh and his band, 288.
, their burning of Sir J. Carroll's and
Mr. Marwood's houses in the Wexford
plantation, 304.
, all since hanged or slain, ib.
Irish, the ancient, in Spain, suing
for King James's pardon, 312.
, the priests and plantations have
stirred the hearts of, 234.
the projected plantations of Leitrim
and Longford stir them most, ib.
, more outrages now that there is
peace than in tune of war, 242.
the most suspected of Ulster are be-
taking themselves to their swords, ib.
, the undertakers fined for keeping
Irish, 244.
, sundry Irish gone into rebellion in
Low Leinster and Tyrone, 250.
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Irish — cont.
9 young men of Irish birth going
with Capt. Butler to service of King
of Poland, 258.
, outlaws in Tyrone and co. London-
derry, 262.
, in Leinster near the plantation of
of Wexford, ib.
, 300 killed hy soldiers or natives, or
hanged in the last 3 years, ib.
, at approach of winter, St. John deals
with them for submission, ib.
, for pardon and exile, ib.
, 12 or 14 now out on borders of
Wicklow, Wexford, or Carlow, 263.
, their chief lords are the idols of,
314.
.., robberies and murders by, in Lon-
doners' plantation, 869, 370.
, the Mercers' lands set to the Clan-
donuell, the wickedest men in all the
country, 383.
, in Ulster greatest number of, on the
Londoners' proportions, 387.
, if put away with their cattle, the
English would starve, ib.
, numbers of young and active persons,
deprived of means in the late planta-
tions discontented and dangerous,
394.
, suggested that Irish lord's grant
leases to their tenants, 399.
, of Mayo apt to rebellion, 403.
, Grany ne Maly, a woman of Mayo, a
famous rebel, ib,
, rebels in Tyrone and Londonderry,
and their outrages, 474.
, others in other counties on their
keeping, ib.
, no person in Irish apparel to bear
arms, 478.
in Spain and Low Countries, 486.
, arriving from abroad at Cinque ports
to be examined, ib.
, to be tendered oath of allegiance, 487.
, best under a hard hand, 498.
, all the Irish beyond seas to enter the
Irish regiment in the Low Coimtries
to invade Ireland, except the Irish in
Poland, as the Polander was to bar the
King of Sweden and Denmark from
coming to the aid of England, 504,
505.
, those bred abroad should give se-
curity against expected invasion of
Spaniards, 513, 515.
, all Koman Catholics to be disarmed,
515.
companies of volunteers for the
Archduchess, 583.
Irish gentlemen at Gray's Inn, 581.
, at Staple Inn, ib.
Irish horseman, arms of, 542.
swords with Irish hilts, 543.
" Irish Monarchy," the chronology of, 583.
pilgrim from Spain, 493.
, regiment in Low Countries, 474.
, fears of, ib.
, eldest brother of Henry O'Rourke,
leader of, 492.
, all the Irish beyond seas to be enter-
tained except the Irish of Poland,
504.
two companies of Irish soldiers from
Naples, 498.
, returning from abroad, 534.
, English ports should be watched, ib.
Iron, from Biscay for Irish fish, to save the
woods of Ireland, 580.
Iron mills, suggested in Ulster, 429.
, woods to smelt, and rivers to trans-
port it, ib.
, would fortify the country with En-
glish, ib.
Iron works and shipbuilding works at Down-
daner, co. Cork, 269.
, interruptions to, ib.
, referred to Lord Carew and others,
272, 286.
, suggested for the ore in the Lon-
doners' plantation, 529.
, fuel out of the woods of Glancon-
keyne and KUleitragh, and rivers to
transport it, ib.
, the artificers would strengthen and
civilize the country, ib.
, the Lord Treasurer's inMunster, 302.
,3 plough lands engaged by Sir Kd.
Moryson for, ib.
Iron ordnance, Falkland suggests making
of in Ireland, 499.
, the King to receive 500Z. during the
grant, and Conway 500/., ib.
, the other benefits, ib.
Ironmongers', Ulster lands of, map of, 365,
373.
, , of buildings of, ib., ib.
, , George Cannynge's house at,
373.
, , freeholders, and British, ib.
, entrance to Glenconkeyne, ib.
, , Tyrone's last refuge, ib.
, , the nursery of rebellion, ib.
, , the few British in this propor-
tion helpless, ib.
, , Pynnar, survey of, 382.
Ironmongers, the Company of, English and
Irish tenants on lands of, 471, 472.
Irris barony, 202.
Irvine, Christr., 468.
Irvinge, Wm., 235.
, Sir Wm., licenser of alehouses, 362.
Isker, Cashlane, 113.
Islay, Isle of, 175, 247.
Italy, 179.
, news from, 115.
Iveagh, see Sir Bveagh.
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Jacob, Sir Robert, 52, 65, 195, 204.
, , letter to Winwood, 52.
, , reports the granting of the sub-
sidies, 52.
, , unanimity of the Parliament, ib.
, , though some Irish at first
opposed, ib.
, , does not deem the Ulster plot
of much importance, ib.
, , letter to Winwood, 65.
, is to ride circuit as justice of
assize in Ulster, ib.
, , to tax the bishoprics and
other spiritual livings there, ib.
, , Tvill tax them high, ib.
James, Robert, 557.
Jamestown, building by Sir C. Coote, 388.
also Charlestown, ib.
, , , the latter a support to
Jamestown, ib.
, King's letter about it, ib.
assizes, &c., to be held at Charles-
town for 21 years, ib.
, assizes for Leitrim to be held at, 445.
, , for 21 years at, 445.
, new plantation at to be encouraged,
446.
, walling of, 448, 449.
, incorporation of, ib.
, only walled town in Connaught ex-
cept Galway, ib.
, , will strengthen the plantation
in Leitrim, ib.
Jammison, see Jennison.
Jaques, Colonel, 154, 156, 159.
, , the traitor, ib.
, , Trancesco, his brother, 158.
, , poisons Capt. Newce, 158.
, Lieut, of Cork, 585.
, steals 16 lbs. of massy gold
from Capt. Campaine, the pirate, ib.
, , sheltered by men of power, ib.
Jennings, Richard, 207.
Jennison, Captain Robert, or Jemmison, 239,
240.
Jephson, Jno., 12, 75, 346, 447.
, , qualified for command in new
levies, 551.
Jermyn, Robert, 336.
Jersey, Isle of, 317.
Jesuits, Nicholas Nugent, Jesuit, 122, 123.
, harboured by Lord Inchiquin, ib.
, Inchiquin fined and imprisoned, ib,
, 169, 180,
Jesuits — cont.
, proclamation against harbourers of,
169.
, French translation of, ib.
, harbourers of, 180.
, Anderson, a Jesuit, discovered har-
bouring with Earl of Antrim, 337.
, , a proclamation issued for
banishment of, 459.
Jobson, Humphry, 434.
Joeliehan, 216.
Jone.5, Baptist, 448.
, jundertakerof Londonderry, 222,
, , muster of his men and arms, ib.
, Sir Baptist, his house on Vintners'
proportion at Bellaghy, 374, 383.
, Charles, 396.
, Henry, 447.
, Father Patk., 321.
, Rice, 45.
, examination of, 56.
, Richard, 344.
, Robert, 207.
, Roger, 141.
, Sir Roger, 299,439,447.
,87.
, , pension to, ib.
, Sir Wm., 240, 247, 345, 346, 456,
542.
, his book of reformed fees of
justice, 626.
, , commissioner of wards, 235.
, address of Sir Francis Bacon to,
on being appointed Chief Justice of
Ireland, 166.
, , , to take care "lest Ireland
" civilised be worse to England than
" Ireland savage," 167.
Joyce's Son, 43.
Joyce, Father John, 320.
Thos., 321.
Judges of Assize convert petty fines under
40 shillings to their own use, 103.
Ireland, their certificate concerning
Earl of Ormond's regalities and liber-
ties of Tipperary, 122, 123.
ordered payment of part of their
arrears, 123.
of Assize, their entertainment at Ros-
common, 273.
not to ride circuit in the counties of
their birth or habitation, 355.
, fine baronies for their robberies, 389.
for Leinster circuit, 577.
, English, their answer to a case put
by the Chief Baron of Ireland, 181.
Julianstown, 311.
Jule, Margaret, 393.
Jura and Islay, the sound between, 6.
Jurors, fines of, 270.
, on an inquisition fined and impri-
soned by Court of Castle Chamber,
125.
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Jury, packing, 582.
Justices, Lords, Jones, Archbishop of Dublin,
and Sir J. Denham, Chief Justice, on
retirement of Chichester, 98, 99, 100,
King's instructions to, 101.
K.
Karny, Neil, 192.
Keare (Carr), George, appointed Register of
Births, Deaths, and Marriages, 140.
Kearney, Father James, 319.
, Father Thos., ij.
Keatinge, Arthur, 393.
Edward, 247.
, Father Geoffry, 318.
, Dr. (Geoffrey), and John Colgan,
583.
, , their chronicles of Irish
kings, ib.
Kells, fair of, 432.
, minister of, ib.
...., rumours spread there that the Prince
was married, and that the Duke of
Bucks carried the Cross before him, ib.
Kelly, 135.
, Earl of, 503.
, John, 12.
, Dennis, 13.
jDonogh, 12, 449.
, Edmund, 13.
, Patrick, 270.
, , a Leinster outlaw, 270.
, Mr., Tyrone's physician, 89.
Kellys, the sept of, 930.
Kennay, Arnogh, 41.
Kennedy, see Kinnideth.
, John, 192.
, Oliver, 483.
, Thos., Chancellor of Exchequer, 253.
Kentyre, see Cantyre.
Kerne, see Wood Kerne.
Kerry, county of, 583.
, , fines in, 127, 583.
, , , collector of, ib.
, Governor of. Sir Chas. Wilmot, 11.
Kerry-Desmond, county, 170.
, suggested that part of Cork co. be
added to Kerry, 344.
Kerry and Lixna, the Lord Baron of, 297.
....,...,, , the petition of Pk. Fitzsimons
his son, against, 218.
, ,289.
, , differences between him and
his son Pat. Morris, ib.
5.
Kerry and Lixna, the Lord Baron ot—cont.
) , dangerous, and should reside in
England, 498.
) , Falkland will compel him, 534,
535.
, , accused of plotting in Munster,
535.
, should be detained in London,
547.
, difiSculty of reconciling the
quarrel of father and sou, 530.
, Lord Kerry's insulting conduct to
Falkland, ib.
, , in refusing to comply with
the order, Serjeant Brereton, Attorney-
General Bolton, and.Peter Delahoyde,
the referees, ib.
Kierry Currechie, co. Cork, chief rents in,
268.
Kilbolane, 400, 434.
Kilbride, pass of, 494.
Kilclerc, parsonage of, 18.
Kilconnel, barony of, 202.
Kilcormie, fair of, 494.
Kilcoursie, King's co., 336.
, plantation of, 312.
, commission for grants to undertakers
and natives of, ib.
Kilorea, in Muskery, 152.
Kildalky, manor of, 113.
Kildare, county of, fines in, 137.
, , collector of, 2 J.
, manor of, 112, 113.
house of, 139.
, earldom of, lands assigned for por-
tions for younger children, 113.
, , lands for the second son, ib.
, , list of lands of, limited by the
feoffinent 8° Elizabeth, and what re-
mained to the heir, 113.
, , , by Queen Mary, 114.
, pedigree of, ib.
, , H.M.'s award between him and
Lettice, Lady Offaly, 587.
, , , concerning manor of
Geashell, ib.
, Gerald, Earl of, 112, 113.
, , , lands in the settlement
made 8° Elizabeth, 113.
, , , lands granted by Queen
Mary, 114.
, young earl of, 209, 212.
, Elizabeth, Countess of, 139.
, Countess of, her petition, 82.
, , against Daniel O' Connor, Sligo,
ib.
, Gerald, young earl of, his mother's
petition in behalf of, 82.
, Countess of, letter to Lords of Coun-
cil, 209, 212.
, , excuses delay in sending oyer
tVie 3'oung earl for his education, ib.
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, , is only six years old and deli-
cate, 209, 212.
, , only child, ib.
, Mabel, Countess of, 113.
, , lauds in her jointure, ib.
Kilderry, co. Limerick, 111.
Kilglass, 141.
Kilkea, manor of, 113.
, castle of. Countess of Kildare's letter
dated from, 210.
Kilkenny, statutes of, to be suspended by pro-
clamation, 93.
, , to be repealed next Parliament,
ib.
, Earl of Ormond's, manor of, 214.
, county of, fines in, 127.
, , , collector of, ib.
, castle of, 236.
, suspicions against Lord Thurles of his
intent to defend his castles of Kilkenny,
Eoscrea, and Thnrles from the King's
award, ib.
, contribution of to the Aid, 188.
Killala, Archibald Hamilton made bishop of,
403.
Killaloe, bishop of, 129.
, diocese of, 129.
, , inquiry into decayed state of,
ib.
, bishopric of, 2 1 'quarters in Termon
I'Grady, alias Tomgrany, to be re-
stored to, 276.
Killoonly, 205.
Killcorall, village of, 113.
Killeen, the Lord, 442.
, the Lady, four score Irishwomen,
Papists insult the clergyman perform-
ing the funeral of Lady Killeen, 429.
Killetragh, woods of, for iron works, 529.
Killbegs, the Two, 582.
Killesola, 204.
KiUesseU, 465.
Killestown, 462.
Killebegs, see Calebeg.
Killgowle, 477.
Killian, fair of, 494.
KiUibegs, 426.
Killiewillin, 582.
Killigrew, Dame Elizabeth, 164.
Killinan, co. Limerick, 391.
Killkerrine, 205.
Killmore, co. Kildare, 113.
Kilmaine, Jenkin Conway, of, co. Kerry, 585.
Kilmainham, housekeeper of, 195.
, H.M.'s house at, 246.
called the Phoenix, ib.
, the little house at, ib.
, the new buildings at, 311.
Kilmainhambeg, preceptory of, 296.
yicarage of, ib.
Kilmacrenan, co. of Donegal, manor court of,
surrender by Trinity College, 202.
, dissolved abbey of, granted, ib.
, manor of, 254.
, barony, muster of servitors in, their
their men and arms, 225.
Kilmore, bishop of, 148, 149, 480, 568.
Kilmore and Ardagh, bishopric of, taxation
of, 130.
, bishop of, to have restitution of all
concealed Church lands, 276, 277.
, , commission of inquiry ordered,
ib.
Kilmullen, co. Sligo, dissolved monastery of
alias Agrish, 82.
Kilspillase, 465.
Kilternan, 77.
Kilulta and Kilwaruing, deputy governor of,
347.
Kinalmeky, 193.
, seignory of, ib.
King, Sir John, 10, 28, 75, 123, 138, 141, 180,
189, 193, 194, 200, 206, 207, 240, 242,
258, 369, 353, 398, 406.
, Robert, made Mustermaster- General,
193.
, Henry, 352.
, Kobt., 448.
, William, 195.
King's county, 114.
, fines in, 127.
, collector, of, ib.
, quantities and qualities of land in Ely
O'CarroU, 218.
Kingston Felix, 192.
King's and Queen's counties, distribution of
lands in, 345.
Kinghington, manor of, 584.
, Sir Gabriel Pete's book of, ib.
Keeper, the Lord, Bishop of Lincoln's letter to
Conway, 568.
, , for favour to Earl of Ormonde,
ib.
, ....... to suspend the sequestration
of his rents during his dutiful obe-
dience, ib.
King, Nealle, an English spy, 177.
, his informations, ib., 179.
, , advertised Earl of Devonshire
of the Spanish descent, ib.
, , of Earl of Tyrconnell's and
Maguire's visit to the Spanish ambas-
sador in London preparatory to their
flight, ib.
) (details his services during Sir
Cahir O'Doherty's revolt, ib.
.., risks a journey from Elagh to
Dubhn with news of the revolt, ib,
, becomes a Protestant, 178.
) seeks Church preferment, ib.
, is refused by Sir Humphrey
May, ib.
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Kingsmell, Captain John, 11.
J Sir John, 175, 176, 343, 406, 517.
, , undertaker in Donegal, 223.
> , muster of men and anas.ib.,
225.
Kinnagh, barony of, 19?.
Kinnideth, David, undertaker in Dungannon
barony, 221.
> muster of his men and arms,;6.
Kinninghan, Alexander, undertaker in Done-
gal, 224.
J muster of men and arms, ib.
, James, undertaker in Donegal, 223,
, , muster of men and arms, ib.
Kenmare, see Kilmaine.
Kinsale, 426.
, siege of,209, 216.
, battle of, 286.
, presentment of recusants at, 148.
, battle of, 182.
, Sir Toby Caulfield's services at siege
of, 308.
, fort of, 838.
, at battle of, Capt. Jno. Hkeman takes
prisoner Alan^o de Campi, 551.
, , was cornet to Lord Mountjoy,
lb.
, Capt. Oliver St. John's actions at, ib.
,,two ships, supposed pirates at, 567.
, Jeremy Boston of, 585.
, old Head of, 154.
, bought by Florence M'Carthy
to aid a Spanish descent at, A.D. 1595,
ib.
Kinsman, Eobt., 245.
Kinte (Kent), Father Philip, 322.
Kintyre, 133.
, treachery of islanders of, ib.
Knight of the Valley, attainder of, 582.
Knighthoods not to be granted unless by
special license, 105.
Knights, list of those made since the King's
accession and 1618, 232.
Knightby, Mr., 133.
Knockenawle, 465.
Knockfergus, see Carrickfergus.
Knock na Veigh, 582.
Knocknynny, half barony of, Irish tenants on
lord Balfour's proportion, 466.
, on Capt. Creaton's proportion
of Aghalaga, ib.
, ,ou Sir Stephen Butler's small
proportion of Dresternan, ib.
Knockodder, 114.
Knollys, see Knowles.
Knowles, Lord Wm., commissioner of wards,
235.
Knox, Kev. Thomas, 295.
, Bishop of the Scottish isles, ib.
Kyley, thelsleof, 61.
Kynneagh, parish of, 166.
L.
Lace to be worn in Ireland must be home
made, 425.
Lackaghshannon, 169.
Lacy, Father Thos., 320.
Lahard, Anagh Eilly, 182.
Lahinch, see Lehinch,
Lake, Sir Thomas, 118.
, to Sir J. Davys, 105.
Lambert Gary, knighted by Lord Falkland,
346.
Lambert, the Lord, 199, 207, 208, 257.
, , a servitor to Cavan, 225.
, muster of men and arms, ib.
, the Lady, her answer to Sir Robt.
Sidley's petition, 206.
the Lady Hester, guardian of George
Maltby, 219.
, the Lady, her suit with Mr. Paulett
and his wife, and her grounds of, ib.,
272, 273.
, Sir Oliver, 6, 11, 12, 14, 47, 75, 184,
272.
, his funeral expenses, 273.
Lambeth, Carlyle House, Lambeth marsh,
86.
, , letter dated at, ib.
, library, survey of Londoners planta-
tion in, 364.
Lancaster, Sir James, 571.
Lando, Jeronimo, 323.
Lane, Sir Parr, 75, 245, 289.
, , letter to Falkland, 434.
, William, services and claims to a
company in new levies, 556.
, , cousin German to Earl of Ox-
ford, ib.
Langford, Captain Eoger, 296.
, Roger, ib.
, Capt. Hercules, ib.
Lapse of presentation to living, Bishop of
Rapho's, 3.
, , relieved against consequence of,
ib.
Larcom, Captain Thos., E.E., 331.
, of Ordnance Survey, Phtenix
Park, 364 n.
Largry, manor of, 170.
, , called "the three Ballybetangh,"
ib.
Latrum, 465.
LavaUin, Father Jno., 319.
Langhlin Bridge Castle, constable of, Henry
Fisher, 12.
Lauder, Wm., natives on his proportion, co.
Armagh, 483.
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Lawless, Brother Ptk., 319.
, Walter, to be sent to England, 95.
Lawrence, Ensign, 62.
Lawson, Richard, 158.
Lea, Father Denys, 321.
, Nicholas, 3.
Leadbeater, Edmund, 12, 447.
Leases from the King, how to be granted,
103.
Leather, gilt, 586.
tanning o f, monopoly of, in Sir Henry
Sydney, 93.
, , being dead, other deputies may
grant licence, ih.
Lee, Sir Henry, 447.
, , qualified for a command in the
new levies, 551.
, James, 447.
Sir Robert, 127.
Leey, Henry, pension to, 86.
Lehiuch, 141.
Leicester, Earl of, 557.
Leigh, Daniel, 406.
, John, ib.
, Sir Daniel, 439.
Captain Edward, 430.
, John, 11,285.
.., , Capt. John, undertaker in Clogher
barony, 221.
, , muster of his men and arms,
ih., 230.
, Daniel, ib.
Leighlin Bridge, see Laughlin Bridge.
,fort of, 430.
, late constable of, 447.
Leinster, composition for, 464.
,262,266,
, Provost Martial of, 11, 408.
,..., legal visitation of dioceses of, 70.
, plantation of Irish countries of, pro-
jected, 3.5.
, tenants in, the English Pale bound to
serve the deputy when he takes the
field with risings out of, 228.
, rebels in, 250.
, , mode of destruction of, ib.
, rewards for robbers slain in, 269,
270.
, 100?. to Hugh McPhelim Byrne,
ib.
, for P. Kelly caught, and Cahir
M'William Cavanagh slain, ib.
, plantations in, 313.
, Irish territories in, the most dangerous
in Ireland, 815.
should be gone through with, ib.
, or others will resist, ib.
, report on the grievances of natives in,
356.
, instructions to St. John to proceed
with the plantations of, 324.
Leinster — cont.
instead of one-fourth will now take
one-third of the lands of the obstinate,
324.
, the natives prepare to come up to
Dublin in multitudes, 357.
, , their complaints, ib.
, Mr. Hadsor as speaking Irish
commissioned to meet them, 356, 3S7.
, project for plantation of Ranelagh,
Imale Glancapp, &c., in co. Wicklow,
409.
, the territory of the Byrnes, ib.
, the principal men sons of Feagh
M'Hugh, ib.
, in the heart of Leinster, ib.
, agent elected to treat of trade for,
415.
, Meath, W. Meath, and Longford con-
tend that they do not belong to Lein-
ster, ib.
, but are a province apart, ib.
'.., robberies in late plantations in, 423.
, forts out of repair in, 430.
circuit, judges of assize for, 577.
, Lower, conspiracy in, amongst the
Butlers, Byrnes, Tooles, and Cavanaghs
in, 577.
Leinster and Munster, mayors of corporate
towns in, summoned before Court of
Castle Chamber for taking office without
first taking oath of supremacy, 123.
Leith, 313, 316.
Leitrim, 503.
55.
...., new plantation in, projected, ib.
, Chichester going to, 84.
amount of fines for half a year in,
127.
, Sir Chas. Coote, collector, ib.
, , plantation of, 167, 241.
and Longford, 247, 275.
, project for plantation of, 230.
, measuring of, 232.
, , , stirs the hearts of the Irish,
234.
Sir W. Parsons to attend the King
■with the surveys of Longford, Leitrim,
and Ely O'CarroU, 275.
in Longford and Ely O'CarroU, and in
all future plantations, glebe lands and
school lands to be provided as in Ulster,
275.
, plantation of, 310, 313.
, 200 of the native freeholders appear
in Dublin, ib.
, , and sign a surrender, ib., 313.
, commission to St. John to make grants
to undertakers and natives in, 312.
, instructions to St. John to proceed
with plantation of, 324.
, frequent inspections of the plantation
about to be made there, suggested,
326.
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Leitrim — cont,
Lord Gormanstou's pretensions to the
lands to be planted, 334.
, Sir C. Coote undertates to build a
walled town to protect the plantation
in, 336.
, , his covenants, ib.
, , to be paid out of the monies
received from undertakers of Leitrim,
Fercal, M'Coghlan's country, &c., ib.
, planters in Longford and Ely O'Carroll
to be bound only to the Leitrim con-
ditions, 348.
, grievances of natives in the plantation
of, 356.
, the reversion of the lands in Leitrim
expectant on Lady O'Koarke's death
to be granted to Lord Gormanton and
J. Rochfort to satisfy their demands
as heirs of Nangle, the grantee on tbe
first conquest of Ireland, 334.
, this claim to be resisted, 339.
plantation, Sir Eobt. Pye and Thos.
Fotherly, proportions in passed by
Falkland, 390.
patents to natives who had paid
their measurement money, 408.
, Sir Bd. Aldworth, a plantation of,
427.
, Caraghkdrumrusk, a pass for robbers
into, 430.
..., fort and bridge should be built there,
ib.
, assizes for, to be held at Jamestown,
445.
, , for 21 years, 446.
, plantation of, 448, 449.
, Jamestown built as a strengthening
of, ib.
Leix, governor of, 406.
, return of the transplanted Moores to,
395.
, , Lord Valentia sent against
them, ib.
Lemon, Sir Thomas, 265.
, , his note on Bryan O'Rourke's
rhyming petition to the King, ib.
Lemcon, see Lymoon.
Leunan, Piers, an impostor claiming to be
Earl of Ormonde, 521.
, , suborned by Richard, Earl of
Desmond, ib.
, reasons against Piers Lennan's
claim, 522, 523.
, lived atGalway as a waterman,
ib.
, married one Tierney, ib.
Lennox, Duke of, 180, 200.
Lenton, Edward, 11, 127.
Leppington, Lord. 557.
Lesley, Jas., 556.
LessmuUen, 114.
Lester, Walter, 141.
Lestrange, Thos., 141.
, his trial for slander of the Earl
of Westmeath postponed, 558.
Leirg, on the Lough, 7 1 .
Letters : —
Annesley, Sir Francis, to Sir T. Lake,
184.
, to Sec. Conway, 473.
Archer, Walter, to Lords of Council,
289, 290.
Arundel, T., and Mandeville to St.
John, 332.
Archbishop of Canterbury to Sir
Edw. Conway, 429.
Bodley, Sir Josias, to Winwood, 15.
, , Lord High Treasuier,
to, 72.
Blundell to Winwood, 50, 72.
to Conway, 530.
Bourk, Theobald, LordBrittas,to Sir
Clement Edmonds, 253.
, , to the King, 254.
, , to the Lords of Coun-
cU, 255.
Boyle, Richard, Lord, to Lords of
Council, 272.
Canterbury, Archbishop of, and Win-
wood, to Lords Justices, 421.
Calvert, Sir Geo., to certain of the
Lords of Council, 248.
Carew to Duke of Buckingham, 546.
Chichester to Winwood, 13, 69, 84,
95.
to Somerset, 17.
to Lord EUesmere, 115.
to Lords of Council, 22,
392.
to the King, 49.
to Conway, 548.
Commissioners for Irish causes to
Marquis of Buckingham, 361.
to Lords of Council, 424,
427, 431, 433, 438, 579.
Committee for Ireland to Lords of
Council, 311.
Conway to President of Council, 543.
, Sir Edw., to Sir R. Cooke,
67.
, , to Sir Fras. Blundell,
472.
, ,to Council of War,557.
Cooke, Sir Ed., to Winwood, 36, 65,
67.
Coote, Sir Chas., to Falkland, 492,
493.
Cork, Earl of, to Falkland, 524.
, , to Lords of Council,
558.
Council of War to Conway, 541,
561.
to Sir Edw. Chichester, S73.
Cowley, Sir Wm., to Falkland, 494.
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Cromwell, Lord, to Sir Edw. Conway,
333.
Davys, Sir John, to Earl of Hunting-
don, 474.
, ,to Sir Thos. Laie, 105.
Denham, Ch.] J. Sir John, to Win-
wood, 67.
Deputy and Commissioners of grie-
vances to Lords of Council, 394.
Deputy and Council to Lords of
Council, 83, 168, 193, 194, 198,
204, 212, 219, 240-245, 247, 249,
252, 254,-258, 266-269.
, to secretary, 237.
, to Lords of Council, 277,
281, 283, 286, 288, 294, 295, 297,
303, 313, 325, 328, 331-334, 336,
340, 343-345, 358, 348, 349, 393,
395, 396, 407, 420, 423, 438, 444,
457, 459, 482, 538, 539, 541.
Docwra, Sir Henry, to Sir T. Lake,
174.
, to Marquess of Buck-
ingham, 242.
Dutton Sir Thos. to Conway, 541.
Ellesmere, Chancellor, to Sir J.
Davys, 29.
Falkland to Lords of Council, 398,
399, 401-403, 408, 409, 415, 429,
431, 436, 455, 469, 472, 480-482,
487, 488, 526, 530, 549, 569.
to Sir G. Calvert, 407, 428.
to Bishop of Derry and
Justices of Peace of Derry co.,414.
to Earl of Middlesex, 428.
to Secretary Conway, 440,
455, 457, 461, 474, 478, 484, 490,
492, 499, 503, 533, 544, .548, 549,
553, 558, 561, 566, 570, 577.
to Commissioners for Irish
causes, 494.
to the Lord Chancellor, 532,
540.
to Sir Wm. Hull, 531, 549,
558.
to Edward Nicholas, 567.
Gofton, Fras., to Sir Clement Ed-
mondes, 253.
Hudson, Bichd., to Sir T. Lake,
164.
Jacob, Sir Robert, to Winwood, 52,
64.
The King to Chichester, Primate and
Chancellor, 4.
to Ormonde, 61.
King, Sir John, to Winwood, 65.
Kildare, Countess, to Lords of Coun-
cil, 209.
Lane, Sii' Parr, to Falkland, 454.
Lambert, Sir Oliver, to Somerset, 6.
Lennox, Lord, to Sir J. Davys, 34.
Ley, Sir Jas., to Conway, 524.
Lincoln, Bishop of, to Conway, 568.
Letters — cont.
Lords of Council to Chichester, 2,
16, 26, 38, 48, 53, 59, 64, 65, 76,
79, 82, 84, 91, 100, 107.
to St. John, 206, 289,334,
337.
to Falkland, 423, 457, 464,
490, 563.
to Commissioners lof Church
Affairs, 235.
to Commissioners for Irish
causes, 354.
to Commissioners of Irish
grievances, 356.
to Deputy and Council, 107,
108, 339, 844, 394.
Lords Justices to Winwood, 116, 120,
133.
to the King, 117.
to Privy Council, 122, 355,
356, 361, 362.
to Lords of Council, 359,
361.
to Lord Zouch, 124, 487.
M'Carthy, Florence, to Conway, 571.
to Lord Zouch, 250.
Mandeville, Lord President of Coun-
cil, to Conway, 401, 405.
, , to Sir T. Edmonds,
404.
May, Sir Humphry, to Sir J. Davys,
46.
to St. John, 139.
Munster, President and Council of, to
St. John, 148.
Norton, Sir Dudley, to Winwood,
116.
, , to Archbishop of Can-
terbury, 435.
Ormond, Earl of, to the King, 34,
118.
, , to Winwood, 97.
, , to Lords of Council,
359.
, to Marquis of Bucks,
400.
, , to ^Sec. Conway, 472,
521, 523.
Perrott, Sir Jas., to Winwood, 97.
President of Munster to Falkland,
434.
Primate Hampton, to Winwood, 13,
14, 66, 68.
, to the King, 49.
Pynnar, Capt. Nicholas, to Deputy
and Council, 386.
Kaven, Thomas to Sir Thos. Phillips,
331.
Bidgeway, Sir Thomas, to Winwood,
85.
Boper, Sir Thos., to Falkland, 634.
Eyves, Sir Thos., to Sir T.Lake, 173.
Sandys, Sir Edwin, to the Lords,
454.
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Letters — cont.
St. John to Archbishop of Canter-
bury, 249.
; to Sir G. Calvert, 258.
toChief Baron, 268.
to Lord Gouche, 295.
' to Sir Thos. Eoe, 331.
to Lords of Council, 190,
200, 204, 207, 210, 212, 220, 230,
236, 240, 243, 247, 250, 306, 309,
310, 316, 326, 332, 349.
toSirT.LaJce, 168, 169, 183,
184.
to Earl of Thomond, 211.
Sir Oliver, to Winwood, 17,
51, 93, 132, 135, 136, 139, 142, 146,
169.
St. Leger, Sir Wm., to Conway, 564.
Scotland, Privy CouncLl of, to Chi-
chester, 83.
Skipwith, Henry, to Sir Dudley
Carleton, 133.
Thomond, Earl of, to Sir Clement
Edmonds, 205.
, , to Lords of Council,
216.
Tobin, Jas., to Carew, 312, 313,
316.
Usher, J., clerk of the Council, to
Conway, 561.
Verney, George, to Conway, 546.
White, George (Thos. Boyne), to
John Burke, 89.
Winwood, to Sir Josias Bodley, 16.
to Primate Hampton, 16.
to Chichester, 87, 91.
to Lords Justices, 101, 115,
118.
to Sir T. Eidgeway, 115.
Sir Dudley Norton to, 116.
to Deputy St. John, 131.
Lords Justices to, 116, 120,
122.
Levy, Father Arthur, 322.
Lewen, Thomas, 448.
Lewis, Ensign Henry, 556.
Ley, manor of, 113.
, Emmanuel, 230.
, Father Thos., 319.
, Sir James, 235, 236, 242, 243, 355.
, , 150, 166.
..., his report upon wool trade,
and for the erecting of staple towns in
Ireland, ib.
Leyne, Father Alan, 321.
, Father Cornelius, 322.
Licence to beg, for Ellen Daniel, 209.
Liddington, Thos., 447.
Lieutenants, list of, recommended to the King
for commissions for new levies for Ire-
land, by gentlemen of the bedchamber,
555.
, list of those selected, 556.
Lifford, 178, 181.
,42,74.
, to be surprised, 42.
• , and all massacred except Sir
R. Hansard, ib.
,241.
castle of, 285.
the Lord, 251.
, , Wm. FitzwiUiam created, 382.
, castle of, 285.
, query if to be deemed an inland
fort, 292.
, fort at, out of repair, 430.
, fort of, 512.
Ligno maluois, worth 20s. per ounce, 580.
Limavaddy, 45, 48, 54, 62.
, castle of, plot to betray, 55.
, , to be surprised and burnt, 74.
, Sir J. Phillips's buildings at, 370.
, , occupies old castle of O'Cane
at, ib.
Limerick, 426, 486, 531.
, burning of, 91.
new charter to, ib.
, castle of, constable of, Sir Francis
Barckley, 11, 343,406.
, , to be repaired, 512.
, letter of President and Council of
Munster, dated at, 253.
, named by His Majesty to be one of
the eight staples for export of wool,
291.
, Dominican friar from Spain, lands at,
496.
, county of, fines in, 127.
, collector of, ib.
, , feodary of, 506.
Linch, John, 200.
, , Rich., 176.
Lincoln's Inn, 166.
, certain gentlemen examined in the
case of Piers Lennan assuming to be
Earl of Ormonde, 521.
and Lennan proved an impostor, ib.
, , who he is, ib.
Lindsey, Mr., undertaker in Dungannon
barony, 221.
, , muster of his men and arms, ib.
Ling, Irish, and cod, to England, 580.
Lisle, Lawrence, 316.
List of the army and pensioners, 1615, 10-13.
of wardens of castles, 11.
in Leinster, ib.
in Munster, ib.
in Connaught, ib.
in Ulster, ib.
of captains of horse, 11.
of captains of foot, 1 1.
List of officers general, 10, 11.
of officers provincial, 11.
of pensioners, 12.
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of alms men, 12.
of maimed solrliers, 13.
of keepers of boats, ib.
of officers of musters, ib.
of Ulster conspirators and their kin-
ship and characters, by Chichester,
52.
of noblemen's sons to be sent to Eng-
land to be educated, 83.
of fines in Lent circuits, and those in
Four Courts, &c., for half a year, 127.
of British undertakers, servitors, and
natives, in Ulster plantation, enrolled
in Chancery, 138.
of men employed by Florence
McCarthy, 164.
of concordatums passed between
1 October and 31 March 1618, 194.
of compositions made by Commis-
sioners of Wards, 203.
of Provost, Fellows, &c., scholars of
Trinity College, attached to letter,
207.
of the undertakers, with number of
acres, men, and arms, in several of the
counties of the Ulster plantation, 220-
226.
of the rising out of McMahon's
county, ib.
of Antrim co., ib.
of CO. Down, ib.
of knights made in Ireland between
1603 and 1618, 232.
of concordatums for the year 1618,
1619, 245.
of inland forts, the lessees, and the
conditions of them, 284, 285.
of natives provided for in the Wexford
plantation, 606.
of leases, &c., made to Sir Garrett
Moore, 311.
of Irish clerks educating at the Arch-
bishop of Bordeaux's College at Bor-
deaux, 318, 320.
of the army as it stands in 1622,
343.
of names of special Commissioners of
Inquiry into state of Ireland, 345,
346.
of Commissioners to inquire into the
plantation of Ulster and other planta-
tions, 352, 353.
of officers (general and provincial),
constables of castles, and warders,
1623,406.
of the Commissioners in the six es-
cheated counties, 439.
of subscribers among the nobility and
gentry of the Pale to an instrument to
promote a levy of moneys to send
agents to the Prince on his return from
Spain, 442.
of pensions and pensioners in 1623,
447.
List — cont.
of Commissioners added to the Special
Commission for Ireland, 456.
of Commissioners to inquire into
names and number of natives on un-
dertakers' proportions in co. London-
derry, 461.
of the jurors on inquest concerning
natives on undertakers' proportions in
CO. Armagh, 483.
of the Council of War for defence of
Ireland against Spanish invasion,
514.
of the captains of horse and foot, and
the number of companies proposed to
be added to the army in 1624, 517.
of those going security for Florence
M'Carthy on his enlargement from the
Tower, 521.
of Irish soldiers, fit for appointments
to command, of the new levies, with
their services and qualifications, 551.
of papers brought over by Mr. Brauth-
wait, and delivered to Lord Chichester,
554, 555.
of captains, lieutenants, and ensigns
recommended to the King for com-
mission in the new levies for Ire-
land by several gentlemen of the bed-
chamber, 555.
of those selected thereout, 556.
of suitors for companies in new levies,
556.
for lieutenants' places, 557.
for ensigns' places, ib.
of Irish gentlemen at Gray's Inn,
581.
of Irish gentlemen at Staple Inn,
ib.
of those who bought goods of the
Dutch pirate, Capt. Claes Campaine,at
Lymncon, in co. Cork, 584.
Lisbon, 566.
Lisgriffin, 301.
Lisshandra, in Fermanagh, 77.
, murder of an Englishman at, ib.
Liskeueagh, 205.
Lisnaskeagh, Lord Burley's town, 78.
, to be surprised by the Ulster con-
spirators, ib.
LismuUin, see LessmuUun.
Lisneshallagh, 465.
Lisreagh, proportion of, 467.
Liveries, conformity before livery remitted in
Connaught, 171.
Liverpool, 429, 549.
, mayor of, 560.
Livings, ecclesiastical inquiry, if conferred on
laymen, 75.
J , if hold by bishops under colour
of sequestration, ib.
Lixna and Kerry, the Lord, 25, 354.
, his precedency, ib.
, , arrived in London, 79.
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Lixna and Kerry, the Lord — cout,
, awaits the cominj; of his rivals
for precedency, 79.
, , letter from the Fleet prison,
392.
Lloyd, Thomas, 195.
, Sir John, 456.
Loftus, Archbishop, 173.
, Sir Adam, 11, 75, 173, 196, 240,
346, 353, 406, 439, 447.
, Lord Chancellor, the difference be-
tween him and Lord Deputy Falk-
land, 532.
, Falkland's threatening letter,
ib.
, , Loftus's reply, ib.
, Falkland's rejoinder, 540.
, , Falkland complains of him to
the King, 547.
, , the case referred to Lord
Grandison, Col, Chichester, and Sir
Wm. Jones, ib.
, got no lands in the plantations,
554.
, , his fines on original writs
taken away, ib.
, , 600?. arrears is due to him, ib.
, , recites his 30 years' services,
553, 554.
, , the diminution of his fees to
300/. a year, 554.
, , left the practice of the Ecclesi-
astical Courts to become Provost Mar-
tial, 553.
, , served as such during the war,
ib
,. his suit for repair of his fortune
referred, 560.
, , letter of Lords of the Council,
5 74.
, , advise the King to grant his
petition for repairing his profits, ib.
, , arrears as judge martial to be
paid, ib.
, , granted also one half of the
fines for original writs, ib.
, Sir Dudley, 75.
Francis, 447.
Lombard, Robert, 115.
, titular Primate of Ireland, 90.
, , Tyrone quarrels with, ib.
Londoners' plantation, 2, 12, 26, 39.
the Londoners seek license to keep
conformable Irish, 2.
Chichester parts to them with things
of good value at Derry and Colrane,
12.
, Sir Josias Bodly to point out to them
amongst others their defaults, 26.
to be repaired against August, 1616,
ib.
, on failure, the King declares he will
seize the defaulters' lands, ib.
Londoners — cont.
designs of the O'Cahan, &c. against,
39.
neglect of the Londoners to fortify
Coleraine invites attack, ib.
, they promised Chichester when in
England to do this, ib.
, dangerous consequences of its loss,
ib.
, are rebuked by the Lords of the
Council, 53.
, promise to build a keep at Coleraine,
ib.
, and to strengthen Derry, ib.
liberty to Society of Derry to sell
lands, 91.
, Peter Proby and Mathias Springham
employed by the City to inquire into
the state of the plantation, 120.
the better to enable them the King's
commission to issue to them, 121.
, others to be joined to them to state
the bounds of the lands set out to the
City by the King, ib.
, the gates Londonderry and Coleraine
not erected, 242.
, licence to transport ordnance for
Cuhuore, 292.
, Sir T. Phillips seeks information
from T. Raven, surveyor for the Lon-
doners in Ulster to prejudice them,
331.
asks him for plans of the county of
Londonderry, with the buildings, forti-
fications, &c., ib.
, Raven cannot inform him how many
acres the Londoners hold under the
name of 20,000 acres, ib.
, Sir T. Phillips calculates that they
hold in all 1 00,000 acres, 332.
, survey of, by Sir T. Phillips and Rd.
Hadsor, 364.
, table of contents of, 365.
, maps and drawings of the lands and
buildings of, ib.
, plan of City of Londonderry, 366.
, Sir T. Phillips and Richard
Hadsor's survey of, 364.
, maps of the several proportions, 366.
, plan of LondondeiTy, ib.
, , names of the bastions, 367.
, , number of inhabitants, ib.
, , defects of, 368.
, Culmore fort, ib.
, Goldsmiths' buildings, &c., ib.
, Grocers' buildings, 369.
, Fishmongers' buildings, ib.
, Sir T. Phillips' buildiugs, ib.
, Haberdashers' buildings, 370.
, Clothworkers' buildings, 371.
, Coleraine, plan and description of,
ib.
, Merchant Tailors' buildings, 372.
, Ironmongers' buildings, 373,
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, Mercers' buildings, 374,
Vintners' buildings, ib.
, Salters' buildings, 375.
, Drapers' buildings, 376.
, Skinners' buildings, 377.
, summary, ib.
, , Capt. Pynnar's survey of, 378.
, of Culmore, 379.
, Goldsmiths' proportion, ib.
, Grocers' proportion, 380.
, Fishmongers' proportion, ib.
, Haberdashers' proportion, 381.
, Clothworkers' proportion, ib.
, Coleraine, ib.
, Merchant Tailors' proportion, 382.
, Ironmongers' proportion, ib.
, Mercers' proportion, 383.
, Vintners' proportion, ib.
, Salters' proportion, 384.
, Drapers' proportion, ib.
, Skinners' proportion, ib,
, summary, 385, 387.
, Irish most numerous in Londoners'
lands, 387.
, Scottish tenants plough most, ib.
, Sir T. Phillips' scheme for reforma-
tion of, 411, 413.
, , opposed by Londoners, ib.
, George Canning's letter to Sir T.
Phillips, 413.
,, the Londoners' tenants refuse to give
the names of the Irish grazing their
lands to be booked, ib.
, Falkland's adoption of Phillips's
scheme, 414.
, , his letter to the Bishop of
Derry and justice of that county, ib.
, lays the rebellion of wood
kerne to their default, 428.
, Sir T. Phillips appointed superinten-
dent of, by Falkland, 428.
their castles unguarded, ib.
, have wasted his Majesty's woods,
ib.
have not planted British, ib.
, Sir T. Phillips sent over to England
by Falkland to complain of them, ib.
, Tristram Beresford protests on their
behalf against inquiry, 470.
, alleges that Londoners are purchasers
not planters, ib.
, synoptical table of the 12 London
companies, with the number of town-
lands, of English and Irish tenants in
each, and rents, 471.
, parties of armed rebels in, 474.
, , they rescue a prisoner and
murder the constable, ib.
, , others in other counties "on
their keeping," ib.
, proclamation touching undertakers
and natives in Ulster, 482.
Londoners — cont.
Falkland orders Sir J. Vaughan and
the Recorder of Derry to estimate cost
of mounting ordnance at, and to levy
the amount, 487.
, , because of the city of London's
delays, ib., 488.
, the Lords demands touching London-
derry, Coleraine, and Culmore, 499.
, , bulwarks to be completed, ib.
, the bog adjacent to be made
navigable, ib.
, , the quay to be of stone instead
of faggots, &c., ib.
, 300 more houses to be built, ib.
, the 4,000 acres to be passed at easy
rents to the citizen in free burgage, ib.
) 700 acres of school lands to be set
out to support a school, 500.
, and a church built, ib.
, answer of the Common Council, ib.
decline the cutting a river through
the bog as too costly, ib.
, have built according to covenant, ib.
, are not bound to give 4,000 acres to
citizens in perpetuity, 501.
) bave given 1,500 acres to mayor and
corporation, ib.
, know not the school lauds, ib.
, will build a church when the inhabi-
tants are more numerous, ib.
, njanor courts in each of the propor-
tions every three weeks, 448.
, hardship of these, and bishops' courts
and sheriffs' courts, ib.
, undertakers so high-rented themselves
that they are forced to demand high
rents of their tenants, ib.
, the city had given notice to the several
companies about removing of natives,
501.
they never desired the plantation,
but undertook it at the King's desire,
and to their great loss, 502.
, Sir T.Phillips petitions to be heard
against the city, 514.
charges them with neglects, and thus
bringing the plantation into desperate
straits, ib., 515.
, denies that they took it at the King's
urgency, ib.
, instead of losing by it the King has
lost to them 60,000/., ib.
, Lord Carew, Chichester, and Grandi-
son, to hear the charges, ib.
Sir T. Phillip's, 23.
, , regulations adopted, 52?.
) and Sir Thomas nominated overseer
at 200/. a-year, ib.
a church to be erected, fortifications
repaired, guard houses built, quay of
lime and stone, ib.
..■, small houses unfit for shops not to be
counted among the 200 engaged for,
ib.
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Londoners, houses — cont.
> , two and three not to he let to
one man, hut others to he erected and
inhahited, and if the city cannot get
men the King -will press and transport
men, 528.
, 300 more to he huilt, ib.
, houses to have ciu-tlilage and gardens,
and at easy rates, ib,
lands to farmers to till, not to shop-
keepers, ib.
, the lands to he passed part in free-
hold, part for lives, part for years, ib.
, 700 acres for free school to be looked
for, ib.
, Cuhnore to be properly garrisoned,
ib.
, the 12 manor houses of the 12 Lon-
don companies to he Inhahited and
garrisoned, ib.
, two other castles to he built at the
common charge, one at foot of Slew
Gallon, where Tyrone made his last
retreat, the other under the mountain
hetween Dungiven and Derry, ib.
, two freeholders to he on each of the
12 proportions, with other tenants, some
for lives, some for years, the rest to
conformable Irish ; and for this favour
they are to double their rents, ib.
, rents to the King, as other under-
takers who have broken their condi-
tions of plantation are to do, 528, 529.
, two or three ironworks proposed, with
firing out of the woods of Glancon-
keyne and KiUetragh, 529.
if neither the city nor the King will
build a bridge over the Ban at Cole-
raine, others might do it on tolls being
allowed, ib.
, Coleraine to have defensible gates,
and a citadel, ib.
and the city should build 200 houses
and send inhabitants, ib.
, the Ban side to he cleared of covert,
ib.
, no passage of the Ban in boats or
hurdles, or rushes to be suffered, ib.
, natives to have their lots passed in
fee by deed, ib.
, a bridge to he built over the river
Roe by the city of London for the
passing from Derry to Coleraine, ib.
, the forces of the plantation to be
trained and mustered twice a year.
, an overseer of the plantation to be
appointed at 200^. a year, because of
the incompetency of the agents ap-
pointed by the city, ib.
, governor and committee of the planta-
tion plead inability to perform Sir T.
Phillips' requirement, 530.
London, 426.
, city of, employ four agents to inspect
the lands offered by the King for their
plantation, 514.
London, city of— com*.
, , they are conducted over the
county by Sir Thos. Phillips, 514.
, , hut presume to say that they
were led into the scheme by the King
and surprised, ib.
, , Lords Carew, Grandison, and
Chichester to hear the charge, ib.
London companies, the 12 of Derry and their
manor houses, 528.
, how to be furnished with men and
arms, ib.
, what freeholders and leaseholders, and
their rates of rents, ib.
, what proportion to be allowed to con-
formable natives, ib.
, for this favour the city is to pay
the King double rent, as other under-
takers, ib.
Londonderry, city of, 38, 39, 42, 51, 426.
, , plot to seize, 42.
, , general massacre of English
there projected, 42, 46.
, , Berisford and Eowley to
be spared, ib.
, , to be strengthened, 53.
, plot to burn, 55.
, 62.
, , examination of prisoner at,
162.
, , to be surprised and burnt, 74.
, ,222,242.
, , muster of their men and arms,
222.
, , to be a staple for export of
wool, 291.
Londonderry, plan of fortifications at, 365,
369.
plan of city, ib.
names of the bulwarks, 367.
citadel, ib.
, number of inhabitants, ib.
, of able men, ib.
, church neglected to be built, ib.
, other defects, 368.
, quay wanting, ib.
, , and guard houses, ib.
, want of freeholders, ib.
, only 40 out of 4,000 acres bestowed
by His Majesty, ib.
, Capt. Pynnar's survey of, 378.
, muster of the city of, by Sir T. Phil-
lips and Ed. Hadsor, 391.
hardship on inhabitants of barony of
Loughinsholin, the assizes being held
at, 448.
, , pray for their removal to some
more central place, ib.
, petition of corporation of to Commis-
sioners of Irish Causes, 449.
, , they complain of the injustice of
the city of London, ib,
, 700 acres for free school detained, ib.
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school house built by Mathew Spring-
ham, 449.
, , but no salary provided, ib.
, instead of 4,000 acres have only 1,500,
450.
, 6 acres only to each house at heavy
rents, and no free burgages, ib.
, only 113 families within the corpora-
tion, ib.
, no free export of yarn, ib.
, city of London should set up a bank,
ib.
, should send over artisans, ib.
, should not farm their fishing to
strangers, ib.
, pray the King to mediate for reduc-
tion of their rents, 451.
names of three Commissioners to
inquire into names and numbers of
natives on undertaker's proportions in
CO. Derry, 461.
, the Lords' demands touching, 499.
, payment for building walls of, 520.
new church to be erected at, 527.
, a strong quay of lime and stone,
ib.
,200 houses, and 300 more at the rate
of 50 per year, ib.
, , how to be peopled, and rented,
ib.
, how the lands for farming are to be
let, ib.
, 700 acres for school, ib.
, bridge wanted over river Roe, between
Derry and Coleraine, ib.
, county of, 262.
, , the two M'Quivallys to raise
men for the Ulster plot in, 42.
, , provost-martial of, ib.
, fines in, 127.
, , tan houses in, 197.
, , muster roll of servitors, 222.
, , muster roll of the undertakers
and servitors of, ib.
, their men and arms, ib.
, Commissioners of Inquiry in,
439.
, pray for assizes to be kept at some
more central point than Londonderry
city, ib.
Long, William, 12.
Longford, plantation of, 167, 188, 266.
, project for plantation, 35.
, relation of state of, 126.
, Sir Ralph Sidley's lands in, 36.
, interrupted by Sir James Crichton,
Sir James Temple, and Sir Jas. Hamil-
ton, ih.
, Lords of the Council to Chichester in
his favour, ib.
, Chichester goes to, 84.
Longford — cont.
, arguments by natives against planta-
tion of, 108, 1 10.
, the King's supposed title is 300 years
old, ib.
, it violates the composition made 13°
Elizabeth, 109.
also the Earl of Devonshire's promise,
being Lord Deputy, ib.
also the King's admission, ib.
, the late James O'Ferrall, one of the
chiefs served the Crown in Flanders,
France, and Ireland, ib.
, , his son and heir, the King's
ward, and his land cannot be disposed
of during his minority, ib.
, the plantation will alienate their
hearts as those of Ulster, 110.
.,, , they of Longford have hitherto been
good subjects, ib.
, measuring lands in, 201.
, plantation of, 217.
, report of, ib.
, number of acres in baronies of Ar-
dagh, Shrowle, Rathclyn, Moydowe,
and Longford, 218.
, St. John's first project for, 230.
, one fourth to British undertakers, ib.
, of which one moiety to servitors,
who have had no lands elsewhere, ib.
allotments should be less than in
Ulster and Wexford, ib.
of 200, 300, and 400 acres, ib.
, this the mode among the old Eng-
lish, ib.
, and in Leix and Ophaly plantations,
ib.
, the servitors should be placed in the
wildest parts, ib.
, natives nearest to the Pale, ib.
, those already inhabiting there have
built stone houses, 231.
, and are reasonably civilized, ib.
, conditions to be imposed on the
native planters, ib.
market towns to be built, ib.
, no native to take the name of O'Fer-
rall, ib.
, Deputy St. John's second project,
ib.
, the project stirs the hearts of the
Irish, 234.
, the measurers of unpaid, 241.
, commission for plantation of Long-
ford and Ely O'Carrol, 263.
, natives of, sign submission, 266.
, the O'Fenalls object, ib.
grounds of their objection, ib.
, but yield, ib.
, undertakers promised part of the pro-
portions promised them, ib.
, grief of the natives, ib.
, a town suggested in Ely O'CarroU as
erected in Longford, ib.
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Longford — cont.
the place of it, Balleuedorragh, being a
narrow pass from Leinster to Ormonde
and Tipperary, 266.
, a garrison already there under com-
mand of Francis Acland, ib.
, , ivho has out off many outlaws,
ib.
, Sir Wm. Parsons ordered to attend
the King with the surveys of Longford,
Leitrim, and Ely O'CarroU, 275.
commission for settling the planta-
tion of, 280.
, instructions annexed to, ib.
some undertakers have not come
over, or huilt and inhabited, 310.
, importance of their residing, ib.
,, no chiefs in at time of plantation to
hinder it, 314.
, neglect of undertakers of, 325.
, forfeiture of their grants suggested,
ib.
, frequent inspections for the future on
these and all other plantations, 326.
, the Lord Baron of. Sir Eras. Auugier,
created Lord Longford, 332.
...., Lord Aungier, licence for importing
ten tons of lead for his buildings at,
340.
, undertakers in, to be only bound to
the copditions of the Leitrim planters,
348.
, native inhabitants of, rely on the
King's promise of a regrant of their
surrendered estates, 353.
, complaints of natives in, and Report
upon their grievances, 356.
five proportions in, claimed by Sir
Kd. Gordon, 389.
report upon St. John's two schemes
for plantation of, 403.
, claims to be with Eastmeath and
Westmeath a province apart, 415.
, castle to be built at, on Shannon side,
430.
, Walter Alexander to have further
time for completion of his buildings,
456.
, W. Lecky to have 20 acres of the 100
allotted for the new corporation of,
526.
, and 200 more of escheated
land if discovered, ib.
, to be always part of Leinster, 457.
notwithstanding their claim to he
with Meath and Westmeath, a separate
province, ib.
, the counties composing Leinster to be
entered in Council Book and enrolled
in Chancery, ib,
, clerk of Crown of, 62.
, fines in, 127.
, collector of, ib.
Longford — cont.
, high sheriff of, 280.
, commission for plantation of, ib.
Lorcan, Wra., 13.
Lord Lieutenants of counties to be appointed,
as in England, 512.
Lords Justices on Chichester's retirement, 98.
, letters patent appointing, ^in room
of Chichester, 117.
, Sir Adam Loftus and Lord Powers-
court made, 350.
, their letters patent, ib.
Lordume, harbour of, in Scotland, 7.
, Captain Button's arrival at harbour
of, 7.
Loretto, 21.
Lother, Sir Gerald, second justice of Common
Pleas, 546.
, , his death, ib.
, , Samuel Mayart offers 300/. for
the place, ib.
, salary 100/. per annum, ib.
Lottery, grant of, 279.
, , in consideration of 500/. to be
given towards repair of Christ Church,
Dublin, ib.
Lough Poyle, 133, 285.
governor of, 11, 406.
, provost marshal of, ib.
, governor of. Sir H. Docwra, 11.
, provost marshal of. Captain Edmund
Elhs, 11.
, ,551.
Loughinsholin, petition of inhabitants of
barony of, 448.
, barony of, as to passes to be cut in
the woods of, 331.
Lough Neagh, 58, 59.
, see Lough Chichester.
Lough Sidney, alias Lough Eaugh, 349.
, deputy commander-in-chief of the
boats of, ib.
Loughtee, barony of, co. Cavan, 47.
, , Lady O'Reilly's jointure lands
in, to be freed of jointure, ib.
, , , she to have 30/. a year
pension in lieu thereof, ib,
, muster of undertakers in, 222.
, , their men and arms, ib.
Louth, Lord, 352.
, , should be stayed in England,
476.
, , his combustions spirit, ib.
Low, Abrey, 491,
, George, 131, 143.
Low Countries, the, 133, 551, 557.
, the Irish regiment in, said to he dis-
charged, and to be coming to Ireland,
474.
, Irish regiment in, doubled, 486.
, , to be employed to invade Ire-
land, 496,
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Low Countries— coni.
, preparations against England in, 505.
, Spanish army for Ireland from, 635.
, Irish exiles in, 537.
, their desire for Spain to invade
Ireland, ib.
l/ownes, Math., 192.
Lowth, CO., fines in, 127.
collector of, i6.
Lowther, see Lother.
Lowther, Mr. Justice, 62.
, George, justice of assize, 2.
, Gerald, 124.
, Sir Gerald, 467.
., undertaker in Clogher barony,
221.
., muster of his men and army.
ih.
, , undertaker in Fermanagh, 223.
, , muster of men and arms, ib.
Lucas, Abraham, 79.
Luce, the Lady of, undertaker in Donegal,
223.
, , muster of men and arms, ib.
Lucca, 22.
Lueopp, Robert, 316.
Luine, Wm., servitor in Donegal, 225.
, , muster of men and arms, ib.
Lurge, barony of, Irish tenants on under-
takers' lands in, 467.
, onTuUanagh, J. Archdale's, ib.
, , on Duross, H. Haminge's, ib.
, , on Eddernagh and TuUenageane,
T. Blennerhasset's, ib.
, , on Banaghmoore, !Francis_Blen-
erhasset's, ib.
, , on Drominshin, Sir Gerard
Leather's, Thos. Carlton's, and Lady
rolliot's, 468.
, , on Eosguire, Sir Gerald Loa-
ther's and Christ. Ervin's, ib.
, , on Macary, Sir Gerrald Loa-
ther's, ib.
Lurgh barony, undertakers in, 223.
, , their men and arms, ib,
Lutgar, proportion of, 467.
Luxton, Mr., 585.
Lymavaddy, castle of, 197.
Lymcon, Dutch pirate at, 560.
, names of those who bought goods of
Capt. Campaine at, 584.
Lynch, see Linch.
Dr., 496.
, , a very learned man, ib.
, , brother to Sir Harry Lynch,
ib.
, , chief father of the Dominican
order, ib.
, lands from Spain at Limerick,
ib.'
goes to Galway, ib.
Lynch — cont.
, Andrew, 327.
, Henry, 141.
Lynn, 426.
Lyons, Capt., servitor in Cavan, 229.
, , muster of men and arms, ii.
Lyons, Richard Aylmer of, 577.
.William, 127.
M.
Mac Art, Donald, 22.
, Hugh Magreagh, 30.
MaoBaron, Art Oge, 41.
McBrieu, Sir Donell, 521.
Doolin, 12.
Maoarry, proportion of, 468.
M'Callaghan, Cormac, 163.
M'Cann, Hngh M'Brian, 483.
M'Can, John, 13.
McCarthy, Darby, 316.
, , obtains lease for new Irish
college at Bordeaux, 317.
, Dermot McDonogh, 521.
, Donogh McDonnel, 160.
, Donogh ne Buille, 168.
, Donel and Cormac, sons of Florence,
162.
, Florence, 534.
, , papers relating to, 154, 164.
, , in 1594 his treason against the
Queen's life, 154, 155.
> in league with Dr. ;Saunders,
Sir W. Stanley, and Jaques, ib.
, , in 1595 purchases the old Head
of Kinsale for a descent of the Spaniards,
ib.
, in 1601 is addressed by Tyrone
and O'Donnel, ib.
, always Spanish, ib.
) , proffers service in 1609 to King
of Spain, 155.
> Ws marriage to Earl of Clan-
carty's daughter, ib.
> > in aid of his design to join
Desmond's relation, ib.
.., claims to come from the Kings of
Munster, ib.
• ■> accusation in A.D. 1612 by
Teag Hurley, his servant, ib.
••> , meditated an escape from the
Marshalsea, 157, 158.
"J J Jaques sends him a sword, 158.
•■' > removed from Marshalsea to
the Tower, 159.
••; > has three sons with him, and
keeps them without education, 163.
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McCarthy, Florence— coni.
) list of his men emploved by
him, 164. ■' '
) Lords of Council order inquiry
as to his lands, ib.
, petition of, 181.
J J , for land of his given by
the Earl of Tyrone to Donnel, the late
Earl of Clancarty's bastard ib.
) , petition for Carigenas and
Rinroan detained by Capt. Skipwith,
205, 250.
, , recommitted to the Tower after
five years' confinement to London, on
Mr. Browne's false information, 250,
252.
, , Mr. Brown has his lands, ib.
, denies that he ever spoke to a
friar as alleged by Browne, 251.
, his petition, 269.
, , for more liberty than he
enjoys, ib.
, , adored in Munster, 498.
.., , must be detained still in Eng-
land, ib.
, , names of his securities on get-
. ting the liberty of residing in London
instead of the Tower, 521.
, , should be carefully watched in
London lest he escape to Munster,
547.
, , letter to Conway, 571.
, , is confined in the Gatehouse
without sight of the air, ib.
, at 70 years of age, ib.
, Friar Florence M'Donnel, 535, 536,
537.
, , guardian of Tymolagg Abbey,
535.
, , his letter to Earl of Cork, 536.
, , Friar Cornelius O'Driscol's
letter to Friar Florence, 537, 546.
M'Carthy, More, 155.
, Ballicarbry, principal seat of, 157.
, Sir Owen, 155.
, Riogh, 155.
M'Cleod, see M'Cloud.
M'Cloud, 43.
M'Coghlan, 114.
M'Coughlan's country, project for plantation
of, 230.
, measurers of, 232.
, fort of Banagher erected in,
541.
, Sir John, 313, 314, 315.
, , was compliant in England, 315.
, , now resists, ib.
, , , perhaps through news of
foreign aftairs, ib.
, his fidelity during late rebellion ,
295, 299, 333.
, , refuses to surrender Banagher
on the Shannon, ib.
M'Coughlan, Sir John — cont.
, , the ill example to the other
natives, 295, 299, 333.
) , Banagher fittest place for a
fort, ib.
, , Deputy and Council have re-
solved to seize it, ib.
, , it is the site of an old English
fort where Sir John has no residence,
ib.
, , he may well spare it, ib.
, Lords of the Council approve of
this resolve, 339.
country, 333.
, plantation of, 333, 336.
, Sir John, 356.
, found aggrieved, ib.
, , Lord Wilmot, Lord Powers-
court, and others testify to his valour
and fidelity, ib.
, , imprisoned for seizing a castle
of his, lately granted to an under-
taker, 403.
M'Coughlan, the Lady, 357.
M'Connell, Donald Gorme, to be arrested and
sent to Scotland for trial, 47.
, , son of James M'Connel, ib.
, , accompaniesi Lord Burley to
Ireland, ib.
M'Connel, Sir James, surprises Dunavegga
Castle, 83.
, , after escaping from Edinburgh
Castle, 96, 97.
, , in rebellion in Cantyre and out
isles of Scotland, 96, 97.
, , prosecuted by Earl of Argyle,
ib.
, , flees to Ireland, ib.
, , escapes Chichester's spies, z'i.
M'CosteUo, Edmund, 433.
, William, ib.
, alleges that Lord Dillon and his
son detain 500 quarters of his lands in
Connaught, 502.
, , Falkland intends a journey
through, 504.
M'Damore, Redmond, 124.
, , petition of, and of freeholders
of M'Damore's country in Wexford,
124.
M'Donagh, Brian, 12, 141.
M'Donnell, Alexander, 73,
M'Henry, James Oge, ib.
M'Lodder, ib.
M'Sorley, ib.
M'Rice, ib.
M'Gorey, Gilpatriek M'Gory M'Henry, ib.
M'Davys Shane, 62.
M'Donnell, Alexander, 36, 37, 38, 42, 58, 60,
447.
,42,44,46.
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, , one of the chiefs of the conspi-
racy to surprise Derry, Coleraine, &c.,
42.
, , LaugMiu O'Levertie, priest, his
counsellor, 44.
, , his brother and 24 or 25 prin-
cipals of the late Ulster conspiracy,
from Sir Kandal's country, are returned
to Ulster, 97.
, from Scotland, ib.
, , their threats against Sir Ean-
daVs tenants and the Ulster Plantation,
ib.
,.„..., Sir Randal has got them taken
into protection, ib.
, but Chichester will revoke it,
and make an example of them, ib.
, , causes of his joining in the plot
against Derry, 46, 49.
, , eldest son of James, grandchild
of Surly Boy, nephew of Sir Randal,
52.
, , Brian Crossach O'Neil's ac-
count of Alexander's part in the con-
spiracy, 76, 77, 80.
, , evidence of Cowconuaght
O'Kennan against, 78.
, , upon the rack, ib.
, , arrested at Dunluce, 81.
, nephew of Earl of Antrim, 491.
, Sir Fulk Conway's letter to
Falkland about, ib.
, , comes with a body of 100 men
to the Ban side and resists the posses-
sion of Ever M'QuiUin, ib.
, Alexander Carrough, 62.
, Angus Oge, 6.
, Coll., 6.
, , they maintain the Castle of
Dmiavegge against Sir Oliver Lambert,
7, 8, 9.
, endeavour to treat for surrender,
8,9.
, , their wives retire, 9.
, , the nurses and children allowed
to withdraw, 9.
, Angus and CoU effect their
escape, 10.
, , Coll, see CoUo M'Gillaspie.
M'Donnell, Coll M'Gillaspie, 61.
,Dermot Oge, 29.
, , his examination concerning the
treason of Bryan Crossagh O'Neil and
others, 29-34.
, Daniel Oge, 61.
, Donnel M'Connor, 46.
, Hugh Boy, 447.
Jas. M'Henry, 77, 80.
, Sir James, 557.
Lother, 42, 44.
, , conspirator to surprise Derry,
&c., ib.
M'Donnell, Lother — eont.
, , base brother of Sir Randal, 52.
, , examination of, 63.
, Brian Crossach O'Neil's evi-
dence against, 76, 77.
, Brian Crossaeh's evidence
against, 76, 77, 80.
, , Cowconnaght O'Kennan's evi-
dence against, 78.
, , , on the rack, ib.
, M'Gilpatrick M'Henry, 77.
,Mulmurry, 483.
, Sir Randal, 43, 46, 52, 78, 181, 521.
, if he has any suits at Islay is to
try them at Edinburgh, 47.
, his nephew, brother of Alex.
M'Donnell, 97.
, , returns to Ulster from Scotland,
with a band of Ulster conspirators, ib.
, threaten Sir Randal and the
Ulster plantation, ib.
, , , Sir Raiidal gets them pro-
tected, ib.
, , , Chichester will make an
example of them, ib.
, , the King forbids him to go to
the Isle of Hay, 47.
, , , until 1 July next, ib.
., , , angers Alexander M'Donnell,
60, 61.
, made Viscount Dunluce, 199.
, ,Earlof Antrim, 307.
, Reece, 60, 61.
, Surly, Brian Crossach O'Neil's evi-
dence against, 76, 77, 80.
he and his company's recog-
nizances being forfeited, are bestowed
on Earl of Argyle, 136.
retires with his fellow pirates to
the Archduke's dominions, 135.
, ) being driven to submission by
Earl of Argyle, Sir Fulk Conway takes
their recognizances, 136.
Sorley M'James, 58, 59.
, , piracies of, 132, 133.
M'Donagh, Cahill, 433.
M'Donogh, Fardaragh, sept of, 82.
, , gavelkind lands of, 82.
, , he attainted, ib.
, , all his sept slain or dead with-
out heirs, ib.
, Dermot Oge, 39.
29.
, , his examination concerning the
plot of Brian Crossach O'Neil and
others, to rescue Conn O'Neil, son of
Tyrone, out of Sir Toby Caulfeild's
custody, 29-34.
, , examination of, 29.
I his examination at various times
by Edmond Bloomer, sheriff of Tyrone
county, 39-41.
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M'Donogh, Fardaragh — cont.
) , concerning the plot to rescue
Conn, son of Earl of Tyrone, out of
Charlemout fort, 39-41.
M'Dowlan, Dermon, 447.
M'Edmond, see M'Kedmond.
M'Edmond, Walter, 447.
M'Esheale (O'Sheale), Cormac Eoe, 44, 40, 53.
M'Gie, James, 48.
M'Gennis, see Magennis.
M'Geoghegan, Bryan, 147.
M'Geraghty, Donogh, 79.
M'GUlaspic, CoUo, 57, 58, 59.
M'Gillegroom, Mahown, 33.
M'GiUeglas, Gilduff Mullan, 45.
M'Gilpatricks, the, 336.
M'Gilpatrick, Hugh Maynagh, 30.
M'Gillrowney, Phelomy, 33.
M'Henry, Brien, 53.
Gorry, 46.
, James Oge M' James, 43, 44, 53,
, James M'Morris, 53.
M'Hugh, Neale Oge, list of the rising oui of,
228.
, Owen, 12.
M'lward, Connor, 492. ■
M'Kee, Patrick, undertaker in Donegal,
224.
, , muster of men and arms, ib.
M'Kennan, Arnay, 8Q.
M'Kregors, the, 557.
M'Lean, Laughlin, 59.
M'Leland, Sir Thos., 413, 414.
M'Lennon, Sir Kobt., undertaker in co. Lon-
donderry, 222.
, , muster of his men and arms,
ib.
, , chief tenant of Haberdashers'
company in Derry, 370, 381.
M'liisagh, Garrett, 195.
M'Mahon, 135.
, Art Moyle, 151.
M'Mahon, Sir Bryan, 359.
, Ever M'Cooley, father of Owen
M'Mahon, titular Archbishop of Dub-
lin, 20.
, Owen, titular Archbishop of Dublin,
ib.
, , often in Dublin," j6.
, r., Chichester cannot catch him,
ib.
MTItlurpheu, Patrick Oge, 34.
, priest, 30.
M'Murtagh, Daniel Duff, 270.
M'Namara, Daniel, 165.
M'O'Neil, Conn Eo., 32.
M'Neile, Hugh, 46, 61.
, Hugh Mergagh, 42.
, , conspires to seize Derry, &c.,
ib.
M'Norris, Walter Oge, 203.
5.
M'Owen, Brien, 22.
M'Phelomys, Owen, 30.
M'Quillen, Coll Duff, 36, 37.
, Cormac, 44.
,Ever, 60.
, Rory Oge, a list of the rising out of,
226.
M'Quilly, Kory, 12.
, the, 491.
Ever, ib.
M'Quin, Hugh Oge, 42.
I , conspires to seize Derry, &c.,
ib.
M'Quivally, Eorie, 42.
, Shane, ib.
Manus, ib.
, , conspirators against Derry,
ib.
M'Eedmond, his threats to burn down Sir
Eras. Blundell's house, 293.
M'Eogan, Gellenelfe, 31.
M'Shane, Donogh, 263.
M'Shane, Shane Oge, 42.
, , conspires to seize Derry, &o.,
ib.
M'Sheary, John, 12.
M'Sheehee, Manus, 12.
M'Sheehy, Manus, 447.
M'Shery, John, 447.
M'Swyne, Donell, vicar- general, 493.
, , head of a great meeting of
priests and others at Sir Hugh O'Con-
nor's of BalUntubber, ib.
M'Swyny, Donogh Banaugh, 80.
, Donoughmore, son to the knight,
80.
, Mulmurry, 80, 295.
, Owen Eloghie, 536.
, , me doe, 80.
M'Swyllie, Eory, 447.
M'Tammany, Murtagh, 36.
M'Teige, Father Dan, 321.
Gillecome, an abbot, 54.
, , for saying mass gets a white
cow, ib.
Murrogh Oge, 12.
M'Tell, 21.
M'Thomas, 99.
, his lands in Munster, ib.
claimed by Garret Geraldiue
and another, ib.
, ordered a summary hearing, ib.
, Father Wm., 321.
Machett, Mr., natives on his proportion, co.
Armagh, 483.
Macosquiu, alias Merchant Tailors' Hall, 372,
382.
, merchant tailors, Ulster, lands at, ib.
Madden, Father J., 318.
Madrid, two letters from, 537.
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Magennis, Sir Arthur, 249.
„ , , -wishes to come to Ireland about
a match with one of Lord Slane's
sisters, 249.
., Arthur, 261.
, Ever, ib.
Maghereboy barony, undertakers, 223.
, their men and arms, ih.
Magherafelt, Salters buildings at, 375.
fort should be erected near, 376.
Maghera, Stephanie, barony of Fermanagh,
Irish tenants on undertaiers' lands in,
468.
, , on Corroghie, alias Castle
Balfour, Lord Balfour's, ib.
Magher, Eath, meeting of Ulster conspirators
at, 77.
Maguire, Sir Arthur, 462.
, Brian Eo.. Couconnagh's evidence
against, on the rack, 78.
, Captain, -warranted to raise volunteers
in Ireland for Spain, 360.
, , is grandson of Tyrone, ib.
, , warrant revoked, 363.
• ........, , 030^ o9o.
, , son of an arch traitor, ib.
, , , rides in Fermanagh, Monaghan,
and Donegal, ib.
, , collecting volunteers for Spain,
ib.
, , entices young children of 12
years and upwards to go abroad for
education, ib.
, , to be hindered, 394.
ConEo., 31.
, Sir Connor Eoe, 447.
, Cormac M'Eedmond Moyle, 39.
, , his examination, 73, 79.
, Cowconnagh, 46.
, , pension to his second wife in
lieu of dower, ib.
...,....., Daniel, 81.
,Edmond, 81.
, James, a petition, 582.
, Lowen M'Fardorough Boy, 80.
, the Lady Margaret, 447.
, the Lady, 46.
, , second wife of Cowconnagh
Maguire, ib.
, , pension of lOOZ. a year to
in lieu of dower, ib.
, Owen M'Fardarogh Boy, 39.
, Owen M'Ferdorogh Ony, 30.
, Patrick, 582.
, a spy details his visit with Tyr-
connell to Spanish ambassador at
Westminster, preparatory to their
flight, 177.
Maherimore, 373.
, in Ii-onmongers' proportion, ib.
, fittest place for a fort, ib.
Mahony, Father Florence, 321.
Mahue, Antony, 48.
, , examined concerning the plot
against Derry, ib.
Maisterly, Laurence, 447.
Malby, 110.
, George, 206, 219, 257, 266.
, Henry, ib., ib., ib.
, Sir Nicholas, charge for his heirs on
Longford co., 230, 231, 232.
Malcathelen, 503.
Mandeville, H., 332.
Viscount, 401, 404.
Manly Conway, alias Mannynge petitions
for repossession of his deceased father's
lands in co. Galway, 552, 584.
Mainwaring, Robert, 127.
, Eoger, 478.
Sir George, undertaker in Cavan,
222.
, , muster of men and arms, ib.
Mannynge, see Manly.
Manor, Hamilton, 43 1 .
Manor houses of the several London com-
panies in the Londoners' plantation,
369 n.
placed in pleasantest places but
not the safest, 378.
of the 12 London companies in
Derry plantation, 628.
, how to be manned and armedi
ib.
Manors, court rolls of many, lost in the
troubles, 50".
Mansell, Anthony, 555.
Mansfeldt, the Count, 505, 534.
Mansfield, Capt., undertaker in Donegal, 223.
, , muster of men and arms, ib.
Mantles, Irish, export of, from Munster, 184.
, , and kersies, rugs, fustians, &c.,
200, 252.
Manuffield, Capt. Raphe, undertaken in Ulster,
undertaken in Ulster, 64.
Mapowther, Richard, 12.
Marbury, Sir George, 439.
, George, servitor in Donegal, 225.
, muster of men and arms, ib.
Marching money, 131.
Market to-wns, six to be built in the Longford
plantation, 231.
Marriage, ancient statutes against marriages
of Irish with English, to be repealed,
27.
, , so other social disabilities, ib.
, but not disabilities to hold
offices, ib.
, registrar of, G.Keare (Carr) appointed,
140.
, public register of, 283.
, ,, if needed, ib.
, of wards, commission to compound
for, 29.
Marshal, Sir Richard Wingfield, 10.
Marsett, Richd., 12.
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Marshal, Thos., 12, 447.
Marshal of tho Army, Lord Powerscourt,
406.
Marshalsea (London), 586.
, Florence M'Carthy designs to escape
from, 156, 158.
Maguire in disguise visits Florence
M'Carthy in the, ib.
Martel, Father Oliver, 320.
, Father John, 321.
Martial Courts, Lord Chancellor Loftus, late
judge of, 573, 576.
Marwood, Wm., fair and market at Monesead,
111.
, Mr., his house in Wexford plantation
burned by Morrys M'Edmond Cave-
nagh and his gang, 304.
Maryborough, fort of, 310, 430, 512.
, constable of castle of, 11.
, , Sir Adam Loftus, ib.
, constable of castle of, 406.
Mary gallons, 418.
Mary, the Queen, lands granted by her to the
Earl of Kildare and his lady, 114. '
Massam, William, 139.
Massarine Castle, 430.
Masou, Laurence, 12.
Masserine, 42.
Masterson, Capt. Laurence, -widow of, 563.
, Sir Richard, 150.
Mathen, Morgan, 447.
Maude, Clinton, 465, 468.
Maude, Sir Patrick, 149.
, Patrick, 188, 248.
Mavanaway, alias Mercers' Hall, 383.
Maxwell, the Lord, 338.
, Eobert, 207, 555, 556.
May, Mr., 369.
, Sir Humphrey, 14, 96, 139, 542.
, ,46.
, , his letter to Sir J. Davys, ib.
, , tells Davys that Sir R. Cooke's
tales against him to the King have
turned to his benefit, ib.
Mayart, Samuel, offers 300Z. to succeed as
justice of Common Pleas on death of
Sir Gerald Lother, 546.
Maynard, John, 13.
Sir Wm., to be Lord Maynard of co.
Wicklow, 286.
•••• , ,467.
Maynooth, manor of, 113.
Maynwaring, Math., 338.
Mayo, composition of, 141.
, fines for half a year in, 127.
, Chas. Coote, collector of, ib.
, inhabitants habitually rebellious, 403.
, Grany ne Maly famous, ib.
, project of fishing in, 403, 404.
, , object of, 404.
Mayo — coiit.
project for a fishery on coast of, 579,
580.
) , to outvie the Dutch, 579.
, the Mayo people the most barbarous
and dangerous of Ireland, 580.
in Tyrone's wars found Mayo his
chief nursery, ib.
, live by trading with pirates, ib.
Maze, Wm., 141.
Meade, N., 442.
, William, late recorder of Cork, 20.-
, dwelt at Naples, ib.
, , fled from Ireland in second year
of King James I., ib.
Meaugh, Andrew, his treasonable speeches,
421.
Meagh, Father Christ., 321.
, Garret, brother of James, the priest,
21.
, , merchant at Cork, 22.
, James, advices from Padua concern-
ing his coming to Ireland, 14.
, , a dangerous priest employed by
the recusants in May 1612, 20.
, the priest leaves Rome for Paris
to study, 21.
, , his brother meets him at Pugia,
ib.
, , never assumed the title of
Bishop of Cork as far as M'tell and
Moroghe heard, ib.
, , his letter to his brother Garret,
ib.
, , is titular vicar-general of Cork,
69.
Wiuwood's advices from Padua
concerning, 69.
, , landed on cliffs between You-
ghal and Cork, ib.
, , escapes arrest, ib.
, , his brother arrested and ex-
amined, ib.
, John, son to the pirate, 163.
, Peter, 69.
, , is coming to Ireland with his
brother, 14, 19, 20.
, his examination at Cork touch-
ing the coming of his brother, the
priest, 20.
, James, the priest, dangerous, ib.
, , employed by the recusants
about the beginning of the Parliament
in May 1612, ib.
, Piers (brother of James, the priest),
his examination 2nd March 1615, 20.
, served Wm. Meade, late recorder
of Cork, at Naples, ib.
, Meade, a fugitive from Ireland in
second year of King James I., ib.
, , meets his brother the priest at
Pugia, travelling from Rome, 21.
.., , left his brother at Bordeaux,
ib.
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Meaghj Meade — cont.
, , would be a Capuchin, 22.
, , but is refused, ib.
, Margaret, 22.
, Thomas, 23.
, pirate, 132, 134.
Meares, Wm., 447.
Mearty, Father Philip, 320.
Measurers, Mr. Eaven prays he may be made
King's sworn measurer, 437.
tread the bounds in Longford planta-
tion with the chain, 280.
, Wexford plantation measured by the
line, 305.
reduce their Irish great scopes to
acres of 21 feet to the perch, 314.
, those of Leinster plantations must be
paid, 315.
Measurement money, 455.
, of the late plantations, 563.
Meath, county of, clerk of Crown of, 62.
fines in, 127.
, collector of, ib.
, with Westmeath and Longford claim
to he a province apart, 415.
, with Westmeath and Longford de-
clared by His Majesty to be part of
Leinster, and not a province apart,
457.
, the counties composing Leinster to
be entered in Council Book and en-
rolled in Chancery, ib.
, Bishop of, 29, 33, 75, 134, 138,' 173,
275, 297, 345.
,33.
, conspiracy of Art Oge O'Neil
to capture him, ib.
, , plot to take, 80.
, , agent to the King for the pre-
. lates of Ireland, 212.
,....., as agent for the Irish church
prays the King's aid to recover their
patrimony, 235.
, , letter of to Lord Zouche, 255.
, bishop of made a Privy Councillor,
416.
Meeke, John, 196, 230, 277.
Medhop (see Midhop).
Meere, Irish, 277.
Meers [ ], corporal of the field, 551.
Meetings of priests and friars in co. Cavau,
432.
Meiler, Patk., 199.
Meldrum, John, 152.
Mellifont, Sir Garret Moore's lease of, 311.
Mercers' Ulster lands, map of, 365.
, of buildings of, ib.
, buildings, 374.
, Mr. Valentine Hartop's house at, ib.
, freeholders and British at, ib.
many murders and robberies by Irish
at, ib.
, place for a fort suggested, ib.
Mercers' Hall, alias Mavanaway, 383.
, Pynnar's survey of, 383,
, their lands leased to the Clandonnells,
the wickedest of men, 383.
, English and Irish tenants on lands
of, 471.
Merchant Tailors' Ulster lands, map of, 365.
, of buildings of, ib.
at Macosquin, 372.
, their buildings, ib.
, freeholders and British, 373.
Pynnar's survey of, 382.
, English and Irish tenants on lands
of, 471, 472.
Merchant Strangers at Dublin, 93.
, hindered by Trinity Guild, ib.
, the guild to be abolished by procla-
mation, ib.
Meregeh, Owen M'Tiege, 159.
Merges, The, 55.
in prison at Derry, ib.
Merisk barony, 202.
Mernin, Father John, 318.
Methwold, Willm., 124, 247, 258, 239.
Mettcalf, Dr., 11.
Mewe ny Gowgard, Alexander M'Donnel's
town of, 49.
Mexico, bay of, 327.
Miagh, see Meagh.
Michel, Hugh, undertaker in Clogher barony,
221.
, , muster of his men and arms,
ib.
Middle Temple, 265.
Midhop, Edmond, 3.
, , to be clerk of the House of
Commons, 95.
Midleburgh, in Zealand, 124.
Middlesex, Earl of, complained of, by Falk-
land, as restricting the deputy's powers,
570.
Mildmay, Sir Henry, 557.
Milford Haven, 514.
Milford, 426.
Milk, tithe of (see tithe-milk), Chichester
suspends payment of, in Ulster, 16,
22-24.
, Primate Hampton thanks Winwood
for the letter of the Council in favour
of the poor ministers in Ulster, 66.
Milletstown, 114.
Milner, Richard, 213.
Minehead, see Miniod.
Mines, silver mines, discovery of, in Ireland,
195.
, to be searched for and encouraged
to promote production of coin, 425,
426.
Mint, now set up in Ireland, 426.
, merchants trading abroad to be
forced to buy bullion to be delivered
in Ireland, ib.
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Mint — cont.
, petition of Jas. Acheson emBloyecl
about, for 8 years past, 586.
, Thos. Acheson's petition, ib.
,......, servant for His Majesty's mint
affairs in Ireland, ib.
Miniod, 426.
Minute of letter to Lord Deputy, 189.
Mogeely, 302.
Molyneux, Daniel, 246, 447.
, Samuel, 478.
, see MuUineux.
MoUoy, Mrs. Mary, alias Butler, disclaims
being mother of Piers Lennan, claim-
ing to be Earl of Ormonde, 522.
, Piers Lennan shewn not to be son of
Piers Backagh, 522, 523.
, was wife of Piers Backagh, ib.
Monaghan, seneschal of, 11.
...... .., fines in, 127.
, collector of, ib.
, fort of, 195,284,301.
, vicarage of, 253.
, alias Raveckraaleys, ib.
, seneschal of, 11, 406.
, rising out of M'Mahone's ooountry,
226.
, rising out of, when due, 228.
Monarchy, the Irish, 583.
Monday, Thos., 546, 563.
Moneley, 577.
Moneseed, 111.
.., grant of weekly market and fair at,
108.
, , to W. Marwood, ib.
Munster plantation, schools in, 102.
Money, desperate want of, 20.
, discontented through, ib.
credit of government so bad they
could not borrow 1,000/. if the safety
of the kingdom depended on it, ib.
want of, to pay servitors, 9.
, Chichester pleased at promise of, ib.
, no coin will come from the subsidy
payments, ib.
, to pay soldiers, &c., 198.
, if treasure come not there will be
nothing but traffic in cows and garrons,
ib.
Moneymore, alias Draper Hall.
, Drapers' buildings at, 376, 384.
, freeholders and British at, ib.
, natives, ib.
, near Sleoghgallen, where Tyrone
made his last stand, ib.
Moneypenny, Thos., 152.
.And., 503.
Monk's Land, Athlone, 351.
Monopolies, inquiry into, 347.
, to be valued and registered before
granted, 399.
Montagu, Sir Sydney, 550.
, the Viscount, 471.
Montgomery, Sir Hugh, 199, 242, 473, 556,
574.
, list of the rising out of, 220.
, the Viscount, 473, 503.
Monte Pulciano, in iTlorence, 96.
• , Duke of, forbids Tyrone to reside at,
ib.
Monyglasse, 175.
" Moon, The," to be sent to Scotland, 84.
His Majesty's pinnace called the
Moon, 363.
Moore, Archibald, 127.
, , servitor in Cavan, 225.
, , muster of men and arms, ib.
Moore, Sir Garret, H, 247.
> , Christopher Byss' collection of
leases, &c., held by, 311.
the Lord, 134, 343, 350, 352, 517.
, , servitor in Armagh, 225.
, muster of men and arms, ib.
, Hamlet, 229.
, , assistant muster-master, ib.,
230.
, Jas., 247.
, John, 141.
, Sir John, petition of, 196.
, Wm., 442.
Moores, the banished sept of, 121.
, their return with other septs to the
Queen's county, ib., 122.
, return of the transplanted Moores to
Leix, 393.
Moors, the, peace of Spaniards with, 505.
Morley, the Lord, 471.
Moreton, Sir Alberton, 360.
Morgan, Richard, 194.
Morroghe, George, 21.
Moryson, Henry, 295.
, Sir Richard, ib.
, 75, 115, 143, 303, 343, 406,
447, 517, 549.
, 35.
, , Commissioner for government
of Munster, ib.
, , Vice-president of Munster, 3.'i.
, to be governor of Wexford, ib.
, , patent for his government of
CO. of Wexford and the adjacent bor-
ders of Wicklow CO., 61.
Morrison, see Moryson.
Morohu, Father Dermad, 321.
Morris, John, Irish gentleman at Gray's Inn,
581.
, Patrick, 289.
, difference between him and his
father the Lord Kerry, ib.
Morritt, see Moyrott.
Morroys, Edward, 263.
Mortimer, John, 448.
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Mortuaries, excessive, proclamation to be made
against, 93.
, , no statute needed, ib.
,418.
Mount Calvert, proportion of, 467.
Mountgarret, the Lord, 117.
, secret assemblies of him and
his brothers, ib.
, , sought to carry off Lady Or-
monde for maniage to one of them,
ib.
, , next heir to Earldom of Or-
monde, 478.
, , to be sent into England as
dangerous, ib.
, married a daughter of Earl of
Tyrone, ib.
Mountjoy, Eort of, 42, 43.
, , to be bmnt by Hugh M'Shane
O'Neil, ib.
, 195,285.
, precinct, place of mustering for
undertakers of, 229.
, new port of, 348.
, Lord, 184,285.
, Blount, created, 147.
, Charles Lord, Sir Toby Caulfield's
services in Ireland under, 308.
Mountuorris Castle, 284, 430.
, Constable of, Francis Annesley, 11.
Mount Sedborough, proportion of, 467.
Moyagh, new town of, 114.
Moydow barony, 218.
Moggara, 141.
Moglagh, manor of, 113.
Moyle, Callo Mac Art, accused of murder by
Brian Crossaoh, 77.
, Dermot M'Redmond, 29, 30, 31.
, Capt. Henry, 12.
Moysott, manor of, 113.
Moyragh, extent of, 220.
Moyrisk, see Merisk.
Moiry Castle, 195, 284, 292, 427, 430.
new fort should be erected at Four
Mile Water, near, 512.
, constable of, 406.
, , Capt. Anthony Smith, 11.
, constable of, 343.
Muckamaire, dissolved priory of, 296.
Muckarky, Edmund Cantwell, of, 454.
Muffe, alias Grocers' Hall, 380.
Mull, Isle of, 57, 59.
Mullan, Murtagh, 37.
MuUarky, Friar, his declaration about those
killed in O'Doherty's war, 81.
, , that they were in Heaven, ib.
MuUenay, Samuel, 95.
MuUineux, Daniel, 195.
, Ulster King of Arms, ib.
MuUingar, 311.]
Munster, President of, 19, 75, 119, 205.
,35.
Munster — cont.
, Vice-President of, 35.
, Lord President of, 406.
, Provost marshal of, ib.
President of. Lord Danvers, 11.
, ,182.
, Chief Justice of, ib.
, Sir H. Brunckard, deceased, late
President of, 35.
, Sir Ed. Moryson, long employed in,
ib.
, he was Vice-President after Lord
Danvers, ib.
, export of caddows or rugs, mantles,
and Irish frieze from, 184.
, President of, 141, 143.
, Capt. J. Bourchier's seignory in,
143.
, Lord President Wilmot, 583.
, Sir Edward Villiers to be President
of, 568.
, President and Council of, ib.
, Eichard, Earl of Desmond, to be of
the Council of Munster, 463.
, patent of Sir Ed. Morrison as Presi-
dent of, stayed, 549.
,..., allowance of secret service money to
President of, 495.
, priests busy in collecting moneys,
498.
, , Falkland's suspicions of, ib.
President and Council of, to St. John,
148.
, their report of a general gaol
delivery at Cork, ib.
, , of state of Waterford, ib.
, of recusants at Kinsale, iJ.
, , proclamation against relieving pirates
in, ib,
, ,191-
, Star Chamber of, ib.
chaplain to President of, 195.
, President and Council of, 400.
, petition of Earl of Cork and Sir
Wm. Power to, ib.
, , for settlement of boundaries, ib.
, , object to the newly-created
wool staples, 252, 253.
, , instead of bringing over mer-
chants from England the trade is en-
grossed by Walter Whyte, factor of the
wool staplers, 253.-
the native manufacture is over-
thrown, ib.
, the wool staplers absentees, z&.
..: , , the English planters grieved,
ib.
, they begin to let their lands to
Irish in tillage, ib.
, , clandestine export follows,
253.
, President of, to trythe cause between
Edmund Hunt, cnstomer of Cork, and
W. Unit, 312.
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Munstei — cont.
, civilised and peaceful through the
new plantations, 315.
, award of President and Council of
Munster between Sir W. Power and
Earl of Cork, 434.
, suit in Provincial Court of, 542.
, Lords warrant to President and
Council of, 558.
Chief Justice of, 196.
, Vice-Presidents of, 198.
, Hy. Gosnold, second justice of, 245.
, Sir W. Beecher, clerk of the Council,
499.
, Sir Ed. Aldworth, provost marshal of,
359.
, Feodary of, 171.
, Commissioner of victuals in, 176.
, Escheator-general of, 201.
, Commissioner of victuals in, 11.
, President and Council of, ib.
Provost-marshal in, ib.
commander offerees in, ib.
, the Marshal of, 585.
, collector of rents in, 176.
composition of, 464.
, forts out of repair in, 430.
, the King projects new plantations in
the Irish countries of, 35.
,35.
, Irish countries of, to be planted, ib.
King's project for, ib.
, M'Thomas's lands in, 99.
, , claimed by Garret and Thos.
Fitzgerald, ib.
,241.
, concealed lands in, alleged but not
discovered, 241.
, regal visitation of dioceses of, 70, 74,
75.
..,.,..,., agent elected by, to treat of trade,
415.
, answer of the wool staplers to the
abuses alleged by the inhabitants of
Munster, 273.
Munster and Leinster, mayors of corporate
towns in, summoned before Conrt of
Castle Chamber, 123.
, as for contempt of Statute of 2nd
Elizabeth in taking office without first
swearing oath of supremacy, ib.
, some electors of such also summoned,
ib.
Earl of Thomond to Lords of Council
as to enforcing religion, 216, 217.
, as to supply of ministers, 216.
, as to attendance at churches, ib.
, elections of recusants by towns, for
magistrates, 219.
, as to English recusants retiring to,
ib.
, as to planters and undertakers in, ib.
, fines of recusants, ib.
Munster and Leinster — cont.
, Lord Treasurers' ironworks in, 302.
Sir Ed. Moryson, President of, his
agent, ib.
, purchases three plough lands for three
forges for, ib.
pirates in West Munster, ib.
, Gabriell, a captain of, captured by
Sir Ed. Moryson, ib.
, rumours of a commission to take all
into protection, i6.'
, election of recusant ofiicers by towns
in, 538.
, Franciscans of, 535.
, , superior of, ib.
, M'Carthy, Florence, 536.
, , expected to escape to Munstei',
ib.
, fines on baronies in, to recompense G.
Legg thrice robbed by kerne and
rebels, 389.
, Florence M'Carthy the most dan-
gerous man in, 154.
, always "Spanish," ib.
, statute for Desmond's attainder in,
181.
Muntz, Father John, 318.
Murders and robberies, the many, in six
mouths before 15 March 1615, 20.
....,...., makes Chichester fear rebellion, ib.
Murders of ministers in Ulster, 23.
, cause of, ib.
Murder by pirates at Borrishool in Mayo,
316.
, of an Englishman at Lisshanden, 77.
Mures, Thos., 468.
MuiTay, John, undertaker in Donegal, 224.
, Sir Patrick, 287.
Murroughs, the lands of, 151.
, the plantation of, in Wexford, 28.
, the inhabitants obstinately oppose,
ib.
, led by Walter Synnot, ib.
, impudently denies the submission he
made for himself and others, ib.
, misreported Chichester's speeches, ib.
, Chichester to imprison him till he
submits, ib.
, Sir John King and Sir John Blenner-
hasset report that the rest are willing
to submit, ib.
, the obstinate to be imprisoned, ib.
Murroughs and Kinshelas, territory of, in
Wexford, 303.
, , vested in the King, and the in-
habitants found intruders, ib.
, , report of Deputy and Council
on the planting of, ib.
Muschamp, Thos., 76.
Muscovy hides, 585.
Musgrove, Mr., 555, 586.
Muskerry barony, 152.
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Muskets, price of, 543.
, moulds, worms, and scourers for,
543.
Musters, list of officers of, 13.
Muster-master general, surrender of, by Sir
Sir Francis Annesley, and appoint-
ment of Robt. King, 193.
,406.
Muster-master of the army and men of under-
takers, &c. in Leinster and Ulster,
Munster and Connaught, Captain G.
AUeyne, 220.
, his muster roll of the under-
takers and servitors of the Ulster
plantation, with number of acres, men,
and arms, 220, 226.
, defects in his powers, 228.
Muster roll of undertakers, servitors, and
natives of Ulster, 220.
of CO. Armagh, 221.
of CO. Tyrone, ib.
of CO. Londonderry, 222.
of CO. Cavan, ib.
of Permanagh, 223.
of Donegal, ib.
of servitors in Fermanagh, Cavan,
Donegal, Tyrone, 224, 226.
, number of men to be maintained
by each undertaker not specified, 228.
, nor to the clergy also, ib.
Muster-master Alleyne is refused in the
several counties the pay they undertook
to give him, 229.
, articles for Tyrone, between him
and Sir Toby Caulfeild and the justices
of peace there, ib.
N.
Naass, 354.
Namay, John, 207.
Nangle, Leitrim, granted to, not long after first
conquest of Ireland, 333.
, Lord Gormanston and J. Eochford
claim the lands to be planted as his
heirs, 334.
claim of heirs of to be resisted, 339.
Naples, 486.
, King of Spain sends three white
Naple's horses to King of France, 21.
Naunton, Sir Robert, 556,
, Mr. Secretary, 287, 235, 250, 251,
252.
Navan, charter of, 395.
customs and tolls of, ib,
Neinnart, Andreas, 407.
, , a French pirate, ib.
Neale, Captain, warranted to raise volunteers
for Spain, 360.
, , is grandson of Tyrone, ib.
, , warrant annulled, 363.
.Robt., 483.
, Thos., 584.
.., Evelyn ny, sister of Art Oge O'Neil,
80.
, Father Peter, 318.
Nelson, John, 12.
, Capt. Marmaduke, 12.
....,447. _
Nenagh, 236.
Nersui (Nerny), Father Claude, 321.
Nesbit, William, 247.
Netterville, Nicholas, 348.
— , created Viscount Netterville, ih.
, the Lord, 442.
Nevill, the Lord, 20.
Newly Michael, 12.
Newcastle, 426.
New College, Oxford, 106.
Newcomeu, Mr., 585.
, Sir Beverly, 242.
, , 195.
, commander of H.M.S. pinnace
the " Moon," 363.
..., Sir Robert, undertaker in Strabane
barony, 221, 230.
, , muster of his men and. arms,
ib.
Newgate, 245.
, prisoners at, whUe gatehouse of Dublin
Castle was in building, 245.
Newhaven, 327.
Newman, Jacob, 296.
, ,355.
Newers, Thos., 465.
Newmarket, 118, 122.
, Earl of Ormond's letter to Win wood,
from, 97.
, , notifies his attendance therein
the matter of Lord and Lady Dingwcll,
ib.
New Ross, Edw. Elliott, searcher, &c. of,
188.
New Testament and book of Common Prayer
to be translated into Irish, 418.
Newtown (in Ardes), 137.
Newton, Donegal, 323.
Newtown, [Stewart,] 229.
Newtoun, see also Moyagh.
Nicholas, Edward, secretary to Duke of
Buckingham, 567.
, Harbert, 535.
, Father Jno., 320.
Nicholson, Edw., 558.
Nieuport, Capt. Oliver St. John served at,
55 J.
Nithsdalfi, Lord Maxwell, Earl o^ 338.
Nobbir, manor of, 111.
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Nobility, rating of to the subsidy, 85.
, rates of earls, and countesses dowagers,
533/. 6s. Sd., ib.
, of Viscounts, 200Z., ib.
, privy councillors, 200 marks, ti.
Noblemen's and gentlemen's sous, to be sent
over to England, 53, 83.
, complaints of slow carriage of, ib.
, Chichester again urged, 66.
, list of, 83.
Nolan, Thos., 141, 190, 262.
Norreys, Sir Thos., 154.
Northampton, Lord, 560.
North Berwick, Sir John Hume of, planter in
Ulster, 389.
North Wales, sheriff of, to search ^or goods
lost in the shipwreck of Viscount
Thurles and others, near Holyhead,
270, 271.
Norton Bonham, 192.
Norton, Sir Dudley, 134, 138, 192, 193, 240,
242, 247, 281, 346, 353, 355.
, , made Chancellor of Exchequer,
1, 2, 35, 67.
, Assistant Secretary of State to
Sir Eichard Cooke, 2.
, a warrant for post horses for to
Ireland, 338.
, 408.
, , letter to Archbishop of Canter-
bury about a clergyman of Eearnes
diocese holding Jewish opinions, 435.
, Humphry, 12, 447.
, John, 12.
Noyghan, The, Lodder M'Donnel's house at,
78.
■ Nuice, Capt. Francis, poisoned by Francisco,
brother of Jaques, 156, 158.
Nuce, Capt. "Wm., 12.
Nucestown, 193.
Nugent Andrew, 280.
, Batthazar, 255.
Christopher, passport of to Spa in
Germany, 194.
, Sir Christopher, 280.
, Father Chris., 321.
, Edmund, 280.
, Jas., 349.
, Nicholas, a Jesuit, harboured by Lord
Inchiquin, 122, 123.
, , Lord Inchiquin found and im-
prisoned for it, ih.
Nugent, Richard, to be Earl of Westmeath,
335.
, SirEobt., 75.
Nuns in Flaunders, 535.
Nutt, John, 411.
, he captures Jas. Bath's ship,
423.
, offers to restore it, ib.
0.
Oath of allegiance, 144.
, impugned, ib.
, book called " God and the King," in
defence of, to be taught, ib.
, Catholic lords who take, in England,
471.
Obardain, 426.
Obbins, M'Michael, muster of his men and
arms as undertaker in Oueland co.
Armagh, 221.
O'Brien, Sir Daniel, 251, 408.
, Turlogh, 143.
O'Byrne, M'Davy, 493.
O'Cahan's country, 42.
O'Cahan, Brian Oge, 79, 178.
, , brother of Mac Dermot O'Ca-
han, ib.
, Sir Donnel, prisoner in England, 43.
, , hopes of northern conspirators
to obtain his release, ib.
, , would spare the lives of
Mr. Beresford and others at Derry to
exchange them for him, ib.
, , to be obtained out the Tower of
London, 81, 179.
, , prisoner in the Tower, ib.
, Donnough M'Brien Modder, 53.
, Gorry, son of Mauus M'Evilly
O'Cahan, 52.
, Gorrie M'Manus, 77.
, ,42.
, , conspires to seize Derry, &c.,
ib.
, , examination of 73.
,; , , discloses the treasonable
speeches of the conspirators at the
meeting at Gill's house, ib.
, , their anger at the loss of their
ib.
, , for this would burn Derry,
Coleraine, &c., ib.
, , Eory O'Cahan would have Sir
T. Phillips' head, ib.
, , their hopes of aid from Scot-
land, 74.
, , the agreement which they all
subscribed entrusted to Alexr. M'Don-
nel, 74.
, , send a letter to Brian Crossach
Neal, and others to Charlemont to
receive Conn, Tyrone's son, ib.
, ,80.
, , Cowoonnagh O'Kennan's evi-
dence against, on the rack, 78, 79.
......... MacDermot, 178.
, Manus, holds Anagh Castle for the
English, 178.
, , , in Doherty's revolt, ib.
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O'Cahan — cent,
, Manus M'Quillvally, 80.
, , father of Shane and Gorry
O'Cahan, 52.
, Shane M'Manus, son of Manus
M'Evilly O'Cahan, 52.
, Shane, 180.
, Shane M'Manus, 42.
, , conspires to seize Derry, ib.
Eory M'Manus, 46.
, Rory Oge, 46, 58, 73, 74, 76, 77.
, 42,44,45.
, , conspires to seize, Derry, &c.,
ib.
, ,52.
, , eldest son of SirDonnel, 52.
, , Sir Donnel prisoner in the
Tower of London, ib.
, , 55, 56.
, , forsakes his freehold, 55.
, , dwelt with Shane Bay, ib.
, , hopes to take hack his castle
possessed by Sir T. Phillips, 56.
, his treasonable speeches, ib.
, , hated Sir T. Phillips, 62.
, , for taking his father, ib.
, , hopes to recover Lymwaddy
Castle from Sir Thomas, ib.
, , buys a long gun of Ensign
Lawrence, ib.
, , examination of his servant, 73,
74, 76, 77.
, , Brian Crossach, evidence
against, 77, 80.
, , Cowconnagh O'Kennan's evi-
dence against, 78.
on the racli, ib.
O'Callaghan, Father Tady, 322.
O' Carrol, Bli, Chichester about to go to,
84.
O'CarrolI's country, alias Ely O'CarroU, 217,
243, 314.
, plantation of 217.
, report of, ib.
, number of acres in, 2 1 6.
, St. John's project for plantation of,
230.
, , second do., 231.
O'CarroU, Dan, 12, 310, 363.
, John, 572.
, Sir Mahony, 232.
, Sir Mulrooney, 12, 145.
O'Casey, Father Bernd., 320.
Ochiltree, the Lord, 24.
O'CoUa, Father Char., 320.
Father Thos., 320.
O'Conlon, John, examination of, concerning
the piracies, &c. of Sorly M'Donnel,
132.
O'CoUen (O'Cullen), Father John, 321.
O'Connell, Father Maurice, 319.
, Father Richard, ib.
, Rickard, 157.
, born at Ivrahagh, eo. Kerry,
157.
seminarist, iJ.
....,...., , his ancestors, constables of
BaUiearbry, the seat of M'Carthy
More, ib.
, , employed by Florence into
Spain, ib.
O Connor, Father Bemd,, 321.
, Daniel, SUgo contests title of the
young Earl of Kildare to lands of
BaUynehany, 82.
, Dun, 493.
, Sir Hugh Dun, 170.
, great meeting of priests and
others a,t his house at BaUintubber,
493.
, Ly3agh,447.
, ,12.
, Father Maurice, 322.
, Callough, alias Charles, 83.
, , King's ward, ib.
, Charles Eo., to have a manor at
Ballinafadda, 172.
Sir Chas. Sligo, match between him
and Earl of Antrim's daughter, 553.
, , stayed for the King's
approval, ib.
, , his father's groat consequence,
ib.
, , the young man bred in Eng-
land in religion, ib.
, Teige Keagh, a notable rebel, reward
for arrest of, 195.
, William, 13.
O'Dea, see Dea.
, Shane, 582.
O'Doherty, Father Chas., 321.
O'Dohertys, T"he, 45.
, of Ennishowen, 45.
war, those killed in, in Heaven, 81.
, O'Doherty died a good death, ib.
, more in the Ulster plot than O'Do-
herty had, ib.
41,43, 76, 77.
, Fynola ny Doherty, wife of Shane
Crone, 70, 71.
, Shane Crone, a follower of, 70.
his rebellion, 88.
, Sir T. Ridgeway's remarks about,
ib.
, Sir Cahir, Sir T. Ridgeway's expedi-
tion against, 176.
, , his claim upon his
account of 168/. 18s. for, ib.
, Neal King, an Englishman, details his
services in O'Doherty's revolt, 177,
178.
, Rory, 45.
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O'Doherty, Hoiy—cont.
, brother to Sir Cahir, 180.
) in the Archduke's country, ib.
, the Lady, 447.
O'Dollan, Brian, 13.
O'Donnel, Collo M'GiUaspick, 43.
, DonnelMacCon, brother of Sir Neale,
53.
, Sir Neale, prisoner in the Tower, 53.
Donnel M'Quin, brother of Sir
Neil O'Donnel, 80.
, Donnel M'Con, 42.
, conspires to seize Derry, &c,,
ib.
, Bdmond Groome, 1.
, M'Felomy, 15.
, Hugh Boy M'Con, 42.
, , conspires to seize Derry, &c.,
ib.
, brother of Sir Neale, 53.
, , brother to Sir Neil O'Donnell,
80.
, HughEoe, 180.
, , his breaking out of Dublin
Castle, ib.
, James, 39.
, letter of (with Tyrone) to Florence
M'Carthy, A.D; 1601, 154, 155.
, Sir Neale, 42, 43, 53, 345.
,Nachtan, ib.
, Sir Neale Garvie, 43.
, his brethren, ib.
, receiTe letters out of Spain, ib.
, , conspire against Derry, &c., ib.
.,., , , to be obtained out of the
Tower of London, 81.
, , Graina nyDonnell, his daughter,
180.
, , Sir Neal's mother resides in the
Archduke's county, ib.
, , prisoner in the Tower, 179.
, with O'Cahan, Sir Cormac
M'Baron, and Sir Neale Garvie's son in
prison in England, 43.
, , to be exchanged against Mr.
Rowley and Mr. Beresford, and Sir
Ed. Hansard, ib.
, , their lives to be spared in the
massacre projected at Derry, Coleraine,
and Lifford, for this purpose, ib.
, , Irishmen from the Low Coun-
tries have been allowed to visit him in
the Tower, 498.
, , this dangerous, ib.
, Owyne, alias Dugoe Senaghara, 77.
, Father Patrick, 322.
, Borie, 43.
Surly M' James Oge, 42.
, , conspires to seize Derry, &c.,
ib.
O'Donelly, Edmund Oge, 179.
, , servant to Tyrone and Tyr-
connell, ib.
O'Donelly, Edmund Oge— cont.
••••> .engaged by Mr. Peirce, secre-
tary to Deputy St. John, 179.
> , Neal King suspects their deal-
ings, ib.
O'Donnelly often confers with
the Irish knights in the Tower, ib.
O'Donoghie, Manus Oge, 45.
O'Donne, Dermot Oge, 79.
O'Donovon, John, LL.D., 468 n.
O'Dooly, Father Js., 321.
, Father Maurice, 318.
O'Doran, Murtagh, 306.
, Patrick, ib.
, , petition for his own lands in the
Wexford plantation, 206.
O'Dougane, Hugh Durrough, 180.
, Degra, ib.
, secretary to Tirlagh Maguire, ib.
O'Dowda, David, 141.
O'Dowey, Owen, 33.
, Shane, ib.
O'Driscol, Capt. Cnogher, 163.
, Father Corn., 321.
, Father Thos., rt.
, Friar Cornelius, 536, 537, 546.
O'Dunne, Dermot Oge, 63, 64.
O'Duinningeenan, Cucorgeerye, his report of
the Glyns of Antrim, from the life of
St. Columba, 215.
O'Duhaighe(O'Duffy), Father Pk., 319.
O'Dwyer, Dermot Oge, Brian Crossach's evi-
dence concerning, 77.
, , was messenger to him from
Phil. Oge O'Reilly, ib.
, urging him to the plot, 77.
, O'Dwyer can testify to the murder of
an Englishman, ib.
, , at Lisshandra, in Fermanagh,
ib.
O'Ferralls, the, 266.
O'Ferrall, James, 109.
, , a chief of Longford, deceased,
109.
, , served the Crown in Flanders,
France, and Ireland, ib.
, , his heir His Majesty's ward,
ib.
, , his lands cannot be taken away
for plantation during minority, ib.
,Thady, 12, 175.
, Shane M'Bryan, 356.
, , is found aggrieved, ti.
, no native to take the name of O'Fer-
rall in Longford plantation, 231.
Office, the great, of plantation, 572.
, , Falkland to maintain inviolate
the credit of, ib.
O'Flaherty, Morogh ne Moyre, 316.
, Owen, ib.
, ,298.
, Eory M'Cormac, ib.
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, Tibbet Duff, 298.
(Alexander Oge, ib.
, Moyler Oge, ib.
O'Fox, Brasil, 313.
, , plantation of his country, ib.
O'Fox Country, plantation of, 313.
O'Gallaher, Tool Ma a de Ganny, 180.
, Father Arthur, 320.
, Kose ny Gallaher, his daughter, 180.
O'Gavan, Father Barnard, 318.
O'Galohor, Turlagh, 13.
O'Gara, Ferral, 14.
O'Gibney, Father Denis, 319.
O'Glacan, Father Niel, 321.
O'Gormley, Turlagh, 12. •
O Griffy, Father Owen, 320.
O'Haly, Father Patrick, 321.
O'Haggan, Brian Oge, 483.
O'Hagau, Cormocke, 10/. for killing Revelyn
M'CoUoe O'Neile, 195.
, Dei-mot, 80.
O'liangalin, Dermod M'Finn, 157.
O'Hanlon, 135.
, Edmund Groome, 12, 447.
, Sir Oghy, 447.
, Patk., 447.
, Patrick OgeM'Eory, 483.
, Shane Oge, ib.
, Thomas, 161.
Ohanraty, Father Pk., 319.
O'Hara, Cahil, his examination about the
Ulster plot, 60.
, Shale, list of the rising out of, 226.
Teige, 204.
O'Haries town, 42.
O'Harraghan, Laughlin, 13.
O'Hart, Father Malaohi, 319.
O'Hiuiphin, Father Tady, 321.
O'Hologhane, see O'Voleghane.
O'Holahan, Father Daniel, 321.
O'Keeffe, Arthur, 363.
O'Keeffe, Manus, 287.
O'Kellie, John Namoy, 207.
O'Kelly, Bryan, 4.
O'Kemaghta, Father Gelatins, 320.
O'Kenna, Gowconnagh, 72.
, , rhymer or chronicler to Conn
Rory Maguire, 63.
, , brother of Teig O'Kennan that
■went with Tyrone and died at Eome,
ih.
, Brian Crossach O'Neil's evi-
dence against, 77.
, racked, 78.
, , voluntary confession of, on the
rack, ib.
, , taken before Sir T. Phillips,
Francis Annesley, and others, ib.
, , and an interpreter, ib.
O'Kenna, Cowconnagh — cont.
, , implicates Brian Crossach,
Brian Eo and Cowconnagh Maguire,
Alexander and Lodder M'Donnell, and
many others, 78.
, Teig, goes with Tyrone to Eome, and
dies there, 63.
O'Kieman, Father John, 319.
Olderfleete, bark captured by pirates in, 133.
, , belonging to Sir T. Phillips, on
its voyage from Dublin to Lough
Foyle, ib.
O'Lennan, Teig, 49.
,' 42,43,46.
, , examination of, on 9 April
1615, 42.
, , taken by Thos. Foster, provost
marshal of co. Derry, ib.
, names his fellow conspirators,
ib.
, explains the plot for the sur-
prise of Derry, Coleraine, &c., and
massacre of the English there, ib.
, , all but Beresford, Eowley, aud
Sir Ed. Hansard, ib.
, , , they to be spared, ib.
, , , in order to be exchanged
for Sir Neale Garve O'Donnel and his
son, and Sir Cormac M'Baron O'Neil,
and Sir Donel O'Cahan, prisoners in
England, ib.
, , charged by Dermot Oge O'Dunn
with treason, 39.
, , farther examination of, 12
April 1615, 43.
, , ,by Sir Thos. Phillips, ih.
, , Conn M'Grigie O'Neil, son of
Tyrone, to be rescued, ib.
, , their plot to be executed on
12 May 1615, i6.
, ....... when the chief English should
be at Parliament at Dublin, ib.
, , 60, 63.
, , the close companion of Alex-
ander M'Donnell, 60.
, his speech with Brian Crossach
O'Niel in prison at Dublin Castle, 63^
64.
, , as deposed to by the jailer, ih.
, , Brian Crossach O'Neil's decla^
rations to, in the prison of Dublin
Castle, 72.
O'Laverty, Brian, 82.
; , 53, 60.
, , that halteth, 53.
, , of the Eoote, ib.
,,.., Laughlin, 53.
,44.
, , a priest, Alexander N'D onnel's
counsellor, ih.
, Brian, 44, 66.
, , brother of Laughlin, ih.
, foster-father of Alex. M'Donnel,
ib.
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O'Laverty, Brian — cont.
, , Cowconnagh O'Kennau's evi-
dence against, on the raek, 78.
, Owen, 82.
O'Maddyns, the, 496.
Omagh barony, undertakers in, 221.
, muster of men and arras, Ji.
, , place for, 229.
castle of, 285.
, constable of, 343.
, , John Leigh, 11, 406.
, the precinct of, divided in five
proportions between Lord and Lady
Audley, 92, 93.
, Sir Marvin and Ferdinando Tuchet,
ib.
, Sir John Davys and Edwd. Blount,
his sons and sons-in-law, ib.
, , barrenness of, ib.
Lord Audley's services in planting,
ib.
, fort of, to be repaired, 430.
O'Mahony, Father Daniel, 320.
O'Mallum, Sir Derraot, 392.
, made Lord Baron of Glen
O'Mallun, co. Clare, ib.
, Albert, ib.
, Francis, ib.
O'Melaghlin's country, plantation of, 313,
336.
O'Mely, Hugh, 447.
O'Mergee, Hugh, 53.
, Patrick Ballagh, ti.
, Manus, ib.
O'Mollen, Donnel, 44.
, Tirlagh M' James, 45.
, GillldufF, 53.
O'MoUoy, Cahir, 313.
, , plantation of his country, ib.
, Teig M'Bryan, 494.
O'More, Callough, 447.
O'Moores, see Moores.
Morrisy, Father Cornelius, 310.
O'Mutchan, Thos., 13.
O'MoUan, Brian, 53.
O'MuUan, Cormle, 180.
, James M'Brian, his speech to his
fellow prisoner at Londonderry, 62.
,73.
, Art M'James, ib.
, Shane M'Gilleduflf Oge, ib.
, Davie, interpreter, 79.
, , , for prisoper on the rack,
ib.
, M'Connogher M'Shane, 45.
, Knogher M'Gilpatrick, examination
of, 54.
James M'Knogher, ib.
, Bryan M'Shane Boy, ib.
, James M'Shane Boy, ib.
ArtM'Tomlen, ib:
O'Mullan — cont.
, Patrick M'Manus, 45.
, Shane, 45.
, Manus, M'Manus M'Gilrowe, 54.
, Shane Boy M'GillidufF Oge, servant
of llorie Oge O'Cahan, 62.
, , his examination, ib.
, , his master hated Sir T. Phillips,
ib.
, , , for taking his father, ib.
, , stirs up the gentlemen of the
North, ib.
, , buys arms, ib,
, , Alex. CarroughM'Donnel gives
him a target, ib.
James M'Brian O'MulIan's speech at
Derry about his fellow prisoners at
Carrickfergus, ib.
O'MuUarky, (see O'MuUerge), 1.
Edmund, 39.
, Friar Edward, 30, 31, 32, 33.
, , his part in the plot of Brian
Crossach O'Neil and others to rescue
Conn, son of Tyrone, out of Sir Toby
Caulfeild's custody, 29-34.
, , promises to absolve Eedmond
Moyle Maguire, SO.
, if killed in the Ulster plot,
Redmond and all others should go to
Heaven, 81.
, , all killed in O'Doherty's war,
in Heaven, ib.
O'MuUerge, 1.
O'MuUoy's country, project for plantation of,
230.
, measuring of, 232.
, alias Fercal, 313.
, inhabitants of, appear at Dublin, ib.
plantation of, ib.
O'Mulrian, Father Chas., 320.
OTiItirphew, Patrick Oge, 33.
O'Murry, Edmond M'Gilpatrick Ballagh, ex-
amination of, 63.
, Patrick Ballagh, 44, 53, 60.
, Edward, 60.
, , examination of, 81.
, against Alex. MacDonnell, ib.
, his examination, ib.
, , testifies against Alex. Mac
Donnell, ib.
, causes of his joining in the plot
against Derry, ib.
Omvelan, Father Denis, 319.
O'Neales, the, four of, carry Sir B. Thorne-
borough to the woods not far from Ar-
magh, 407.
, , to force him to obtain a pardon
for a former offence, ib.
.reprisals threatened by Deputy and
Council, 408.
, , they submit and appear with
halters round their necks, ib.
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Captain, 398.
, "ould"Donel, 30.
, Art Oge M'Donnel, 30, 34.
, Art Oge, 40, 41.
, Art Oge O'Neale M'Donnel M'Shane,
53.
, Art Oge, Brian Crossach's evidence
against, 77.
, Art Oge M'Phelim M'Turlagh, ib.
, Arte Oge, wife of, 80.
, Brian, brother to Art Oge, 80.
, Brian Crossaoh, 30, 38, 40, 43, 53.
, , as described by Chichester, 53.
, , base son of Sir Cormack M'Baron,
prisoner in the Tower, of Loudon, ib.
O'Neale, Con, 447.
O'Neil, Conn [M'Grigie]. son of Tyrone, 32,
38, 39, 40, 64.
, , prisoner with Sir Toby CauU
feild at Charlemont, ib.
, conspiracy to deliver him, 29-
34.
, and to take him to Spain, 32.
, , son of Earl of Tyrone, 43.
, to be rescued from Charlemont,
ib.
, Brian Crossach to take him out
of Charlemont, 80, 82.
, to be sent to England, 54.
, , sent to Eton College, 84.
, Con Eg, son of Tyrone, 77.
, Con M'Turlough, 24.
, Brian Crossach, 62.
, , being prisoner in Dublin Castle,
addresses his fellow prisoners as he
passes their cell door, 62.
, , instructs them as to their evi-
dence, ib.
, his threats in case of being
condemned, ib.
his speeches with Teig O'Len-
nan, his fellow prisoner at Dublin, 63,
64.
, , , deposed to by Saml.
Davys, ib.
, , Donagh Cavenagh declares to
the Council the admissions made by
Brian Crossach to his fellow prisoners
in Dublin Castle, Teig O'Lennan and
him, 72.
, , examination of, 76.
, Cowconnagh O'Kenuan's evi-
dence against, on the rack, 78, 79.
Cormac Maguire's evidence
against, 80.
, , declares to Redmond Maguire
the names of his fellow conspirators,
ib.
, , his wife daughter of Maguire,
80.
, Brian Modder, 12.
, Sir Cormac, 345.
O'Neil— core*.
, Sir Cormac M'Baron, 43.
, , prisoner in England, ib.
, hopes of the northern conspira-
tors to obtain his reprieve, ib.
, , Wm. Stewart married to
daughter of, 80.
, , to be obtained out of the Tower
of London, 81.
, , pension to Lady Margaret, his
wife, 152.
, , prisoner in the Tower, 179.
, Cormac MacShane Boy, 77.
, CuUo, hanged, 77.-
Donnel MacOweu MacDonnel, of the
Brade, 53.
, , of the Ulster plot, ib.
, a desperate kearne, ib.
, Henry, 12.
, ....... list of the rising out of, 226.
, Henry M'Cormae M'Baron, 43.
, to be rescued by northern con-
spirators, ib.
, Hugh M'Brian, Brian Crossach's evi-
dence against, 77.
, Hugh M'Shane, ib.
, Brian Crossach's evidence
against, ib.
53.
, , as described by Chichester, ib.
, Hugh Oge MacQuiu MacBrien, ib.
, Hugh Mergagh, 46.
, Hugh Mergagh MacNcil MacHugh,
52.
MacBrien, ib.
,42.
, , conspires to seize Derry, &c.,
ib.
, Neal Oge, 46.
M'Hugh, 42.
, Lady Margaret, 152.
, , wife of Sir Cohnac O'Neale, ib.
, , pension to, 26.
, Neile M'Hugh M'Mortagh, ib.
, Neil M'Hugh M'Philomie, was killed
in the King's service, 52.
, , his three sons bred up by Chi-
chester for 15 years, ib.
, , two of them of the religion, ib.
, , all three in the Ulster plot, i6.
, Owen, 33, 40, 53.
, Owen M'Hugh, 449.
Phelim, prisoner in Marshalsea, his
petition, 586.
, Phehm Oge, 77.
, Eevelyn M'Connor, 146.
, Eevelyn M'CoUogh, 195.
, Shane Oge M'Shane M'Brien, base
son of Shane M'Brien, 52.
Turlogh M'Art, 12,447.
, Captain Turlogh, son of Sir Art
O'Neil, 24.
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O'JS'eil, Captain Tmlogh — cont.
, employed by people of Tyrone
to complain of the grievance of tithe
milk, 24.
Con M'Turlogh employed by those of
Armagh, ib.
O'Neland barony, muster roll of undertakers
and servitors in, 221.
, with acres, men, and arms, ib.
O'Phelan, Friar John, 263.
O'Quig, Tirlogh, 45.
O'Quin, Donel and Hugh Boy, 77.
Orders for regulation of the Church in Ire-
land, 416.
O'Donnell, the Lady Stuart, petition against
Nicholas Barnewall of Turoy, her step-
father, and the Countess of Tyrconnell,
his wife, 420.
Ordnance, Master of, 406, 420, 472.
, Sir Oliver St. John, 10.
, , Sir John Kinge, 11.
, , Sir O. St. John explains why
he sold his office of, to Sir Toby Caul-
feild, 17.
, Controller of, George Chambers, 111.
, Comptroller and surveyor of, 64.
, Lieut.-Governor of, 143.
, Sir Toby CauKeild, made Master of,
166.
, Sir Fulke Conway in reversion, ib.
for Culmore, 292.
making of iron ordnance in Ireland,
183.
, Venetian sunk in the " Jastina," near
Waterford, 323.
.Venetian ambassador to have liberty
to fish up and transport, ib.
, licence to Venetian Ambassador to
transport iron ordnance, 390.
, want of, on walls of Derry, 487.
, , through neglect of the city of
London, ib.
, JFalkland's summary mode of enforc-
ing the supply of, at Derry, ib., 488.
.Falkland suggests the forming of a
company to make iron ordnance in
Ireland, 499.
for Londonderry, 500.
for Coleraine, 501.
, elm timber for platforms to Dublin
and Limerick, 512.
O'Keilly, Sir John, died, 47.
J long in prison in England as a
traitor, ib.
,his wife to have 30/. a year pen-
sion in lieu of the jointure lands in
Cavan, ib.
, the Lady, 47.
, Philip Oge, Brian Crossach's evidence
against, the Lady Mary, 77.
Original writs. Lord Chancellor Loftus re-
stored to one moiety of fines for,
574.
O'Eiordan, Father Tady, 320.
, Father William, 318.
O'Eourkes, the, 430.
O'Eourke, Bryan, petition to Cnuncil, 401.
, to be sent back to Fleet Prison
because of cruelty of keeper of Gate-
house, ib.
Ormond, country of, 266.
, cantred of, 340.
, plantation of, ib.
,late Earl of, 523.
, Thomas Earl of, 255.
■ ■ • . , , the Lady Elizabeth, his daughter,
Lady Dingwall, ib.
, ,213.
, ordered by Queen Elizabeth to
make settlement on his daughter
Elizabeth, 214.
, , on marriage with Lord
TuUeophelem, ib.
, Walter Earl of , 141, 142, 145.
, , applies for restoration of his
Palatinate courts in Tipperary, 3.
Earl of, 18.
i- , to discharge the debts of the
late Earl in order to free Lord and
Lady Dingwall, ib.
, the King orders him to abide
the award of arbitrators appointed by
him (the Earl) and Lord and Lady
Dingwall, 19.
, , Elizabeth, daughter and heir of
Thomas, late Earl, ib.
, , , now married to Lord
Dingwall, ib.
, , letter to the King, 34.
, , agrees to submit his differences
with Lord and Lady Dingwall to arbi-
trators, ib,
, , King's letter of thanks to, 61.
, , orders him to come to Court
after Parliament, with all papers con-
cerning his differences with Lord and
Lady Dingwall, ib.
, , to produce his title deeds, 76.
, , attends at Newmarket in the
matter of Lord and Lady Dingwall,
97.
, , Sir Jas. FuUerton and the judges
to consider their differences, 100.
, 118, 120, 122, 123.
, , letters to the King, 118.
, , his liberties of Tipperary, 120.
, , certificate of the judges con-
cerning his claim to the regalities and
palatinate of Tipperary, 123.
, , Philip and Mary's grant of, to,
124.
, , award of His Majesty between
hira and Lady Dingwall, 213.
, .,...., title to possessions of late Earl,
233.
, , and those of Viscount TuUeo-
phelim, ib.
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, , concerning the King taking
possession of tlie lands awarded to
Lord Dingwall, 233.
, ,248.
,..., evidences of lease of, 236.
, , kept at Kilkenny Castle,
ib.
, Walter, Earl of, the drowning and
shipwreck of his eldest son, "Viscount
Thurles, 270.
, near Holyhead, i!>.
, Ormonde prays the Lords of
Council for order to Sheriff and Vice-
Admiral of Anglesea to secure the
goods lost in the shipwreck of his eldest
son, Lord Thurles, and Lord Dun-
hoyne's son, ib.
, quo warranto against, for pala-
tinate of Tipperary, 288.
, , the King's award to be ten-
dered to Ormonde for his acceptance,
248.
, his bond for 100,000/. to be put
in suit for not standing to the award,
255.
, , , Sir Ed. Bolton's conduct
about, 261.
, petition to King, 397.
, , letter to Marquis of Bucking-
ham, 400.
,.,., , information of Walter Archer
against, 289-291.
, protests against the King's
award, 340.
, , Lord and Lady Desmond refuse
to abide by their agreement, ib.
, complains of plantation of Or-
mond, ib.
, , letter to Lords of Council,
359.
, , desires an allowance for his
daughters, ib.
, , they have grown impatient of
their wants, ib.
, , his answers to the suggestions
of Earl of Desmond, ib.
, , to appear before Commissioners
of Irish Causes for one day, accom-
panied by his keeper, at the debating of
his petition, 456.
, , order of Commissioners of
Irish Causes in his suit with Thos.
Butler, base brother of Viscount Tul-
leophelim, 462.
, , title to manor of Tulleophelim
referred to common law, ib. '
, accounts to Chancery, ib.
, , commission to examine wit-
nesses for Pierce Butler, claiming to be
heir male of the Earl of Ormonde,
463.
, Earl of Ormonde made governor
of the counties of Kilkenny and Car-
low, 463.
Ormonde, Walter, Earl of — emit.
, he grieves that his adversary
(Earl of Desmond) could not farm his
house of Carrick or lands of him, 473.
, , he (Ormonde) deserved better
of him, ib.
, Lord Mountgarret, next heir to
earldom of Ormonde, to be sent to
England as dangerous, 478.
, ,516.
, letter to Secretary Conway,
521.
, , , against the imposter Piers
Lennan, pretending to the earldom,
520.
, , Mrs. Mary MoUoy alias Butler
disclaims being his mother, 522.
, , Ormonde's rents are in Des-
mond's hands these five years, ib.
, is in restraint, and has no
means to defend suit, ib.
reasons showing Piers Lennan
not to be the son of Piers Backagh
Butler, ib., 522, 523.
, , letter to Conway, 523.
, , for a new commission to hear
Lennan's claim, excluding Lord Es-
mond as partial, ib.
, Desmond promised Mrs.MoUoy
to make it worth 1,000Z. a year to her
if she would say Lennan was her son,
ib.
, Lord Keeper, Bishop of Lincoln,
proposes to reinove the extent from
the awarded lands daring his dutiful
obedience, 568.
, , in any case to allow him 1,000/.
per annum, ib.
, ,572.
, released from imprisonment, ib.
, , the rents of the award lands to
be paid out of the Exchequer into those
of the Lord Chancellor and Vice-
Treasurer as sequestrators to secure his
performance of the award, 572.
to be allowed thereout 1,000/. a
year, ib.
, Countess of, her answer about sending
Lord Barry's grandchild to England
for education, 84.
, , her petition, with Sir T. Somer-
set, her husband, for wardship of Lord
Barry, 206.
, wife of Sir Thos. Somerset,
337.
, the Lady f Elizabeth's) claim to pos-
sessions of the late Earl, 233.
, Lord Mountgarret and his
brothers sought to carry her off for
marriage to one of them, 117.
O'Rourke, Brian, the King's ward, 195.
, , sent to England, ib.
, his petition in rhyme to the
King, 264.
, , Sir Thos. LemQu's note, 265.
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O'Eourke — cont.
, Cnogher, 157.
, Henry, 492, 497.
, Brian Oge, ib., ib.
) Henry, brother of him in the Tower,
497.
, the Lady, the reversion of lands in
Leitrim expectant on her life, to be
granted to Viscount Gormanston to
satisfy his claims, 334, 343.
; , he claims as heir of Nangle
grantee in the first conquest of Ireland,
334, 343.
, natives of Leitrim glad to get rid of,
and come under the King, 313.
Osbaldeston, Jeffery, 141.
Osborne, John, 79.
O'Shagnessy, Sir Koger, 203, 335.
William, ib.
O'Shea, John, 363.
O'Sheal ; also see M'Esheal.
O'Sheal, Coimae, 46.
, Father Pk., 321.
O'Sheridan, Connor, 179.
Terence, ib.
Ossory, Bishop of, 243.
, , suit with the O'CarroUs for
manor of Sierekeran, 243.
Bishop of, 401.
, the submittees of, 409.
, , having come up to Dublin,
Falkland passes them their patents,
ib.
, regrants to, upon surrender,
stayed by St. John, 410.
Ostend, 187.
O'Snllivan, 316.
, Here, 157, 159.
, Owen, of Berehaven, co. Cork, justice
of the peace, 4.
■ Conoghar, Donough Mack, a poor
Irish gentleman, 588.
, , his petition, ib.
, , arrested for a seminary priest,
■ ib.
, Cornelius, takes oath of allegiance,
550.
, Owen M'Tiege Merigeh, 159.
, More, 536.
, , brother-in-law of Lord Kerry
and I<ixnaa, ib.
accused of a plot, ib.
, Owen, petition, 583.
, , to have his lands converted to
English tenure, with manors and
manor courts, ib.
, Father Philip, 321.
O'Toohy, Father Jas., 319.
O'Toole's Country, 149.
O'Trenor, Father Manutius, 322.
Outlaws, Morrys M'Edmond Cavenagh and
his party, 288.
5.
O'Voleghane, John, 161.
, Cnogher, ib.
, Tieg M'Cormac, ib.
Owen, Earth., 12, 447.
, Richard, 12.
, Captain Richard, 150.
Oxford, 106.
, University of, privileges of, to be
ascertained for benefit of the new
university intended at Dublin, 5.
, Earl of, 471, 556, 566.
P.
Padua, advices from, concerning Meagh, 14,
19, 20.
, advices fi:om, concerning James
Meagh, 69.
Padstow, 426.
Paget, Mar., 207.
Palatinate, the, 470, 557.
King of Spain refuses to restore
504.
of Tipperary, judges' certificate con-
cerning Earl of Ormond's regalities and
palatinate of, 122, 123.
Pale, the English, 152.
, , when risings out due, 228.
, , multitude of castles in, 230.
, , Capt. Fitzgerald seeks warrant
to raise men for Spain out of, 363.
, , licensed for 300, ib.
Pale, nobility and gentry of, meet in Dublin
and promote a subscription on pre-
tence of sending over agents, 440,
441.
to congratulate the Prince on his safe
return from Spain, ib.
, moneys for agents to Prince will not
be less than 50,000/., 461.
, the subscriptions for money for agents
to the Prince, 455, 461.
sending of agents to the Prince
abandoned by, 475.
, grievance of landholders of, 506.
, the late plantations adj oining affright
them, ib.
, fears that their titles may be ques-
tioned, ib.
, the answers, 506, 507.
Pallace, town of, in Fercal, 494.
Palmer, Sir Guy, 555.
, Wm. 585.
Papers, clerk of. Sir Thos. Wilson, 202.
Parckhurst, Mr., 297.
Pardon, late Act for general, 94.
of Martha Crompton for accidental
killing of her husband, 4, 10.
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Paris, city of, 2 , 21, 69, 550.
chancellor of 21.
Parishes, bounds of in Ulster plantation,
138.
, commissioners to assign bounds of
, inquiry as to how served, 347.
, as to means 61 ministers, ib.-
, as to life and manners of, ib.
as to union of parishes, ib.
Pardons, 79.
, too easily granted, 105.
, restrictions upon, ib.
, of intrusions, not to be granted by
Council board, ib.
Park to be enclosed near Dublin for His
Majesty for the breeding of deer and
game, 429.
, W. Moore to be employed about, ib,
Parker, Mr. 242.
, Thomas, 273.
Parkins, Captain, 6.
, Eichard, 127.
,Thos., i5.
Parliament, 24, 27, 39, 43, 49, 50.
, commission to Chichester to assent to
Bills passed in, 24.
, the King's displeasure at the Lords
Abercorn, Audley, Ochiltree, and Lord
Barley not attending, 24.
, though summoned, ib.
, Bills in for repeal of Acts against the
native Irish, 27.
, for erecting new ports and havens,
ib.
, not needed as within the King's pre-
rogative, ib.
, Poyning's Act, ib.
, printed book o£ statutes imperfect,
ib.
, plot of O'Neils, O'Cahans and
O'Donnels for surprise of Derry,
Coleraine, Lifford, &e. on 1st May
1615, 43.
, when chief English should be at
Dublin at ParUament, ib.'
, Chichester communicates to Parlia-
ment the Ulster plot,, 49.
urges haste in business that he may
prorogue it, and thus officers of Ulster,
members, may return thither, ib.
, pass bills of subsidy, ib.
, Blundell's account of, 50.
Irish party grants the subsidies as
readily as the English, ib.
., , as to time of dissolving, ib.
^, should not be continued too long,
because of the charge to the Irish for
salaries to members, SO.
„ , Blundell tells Winwood of the full
consent of Parliament to the subsidies,
51.
Parliament — cont.
, some of the Irish told him they
would have given another subsidy only
for their late losses of cattle, 5 1 .
, Sir Robert Jacob's account of to
Winwood, 52.
Chichester would prorogue it becaase
of their stay in town being charge'able
to members, 39.
, dearness of horse meat and maij's
meat, ib.
should be prorogued as chargeable to
the country, 52.
, thanked for subsidies, 54.
, the King attributes their first errors
to mistakes, ib.
, , through long disuse of Parlia-
ments, ib.
Sir Eobert Jacob refers Winwood for
passages in, to Eras. BlundeU, 65.
, Lords of Council to Chichester con-
cerning, ib.
, the King's good acceptance of their
proceedings, ib.
, at suit of Commons, will receive a
deputation from, 66.
Chief Justice Sir J. Denham reports
to Winwood concerning, 67.
, complains of privilege of Parliament
as preventing the resort to the King's
Courts for relief, ib.
, Sir Kd. Cooke's advice to dissolve,
68.
, and to remove Chichester, ib.
, the King declines to receive deputa-
tion from, 79.
, they are to give their propositions to
Chichester, ib.
, passing of the Act of Subsidy, a new
thing in Ireland, 85.
the half miracle of, 86.
, the house composed of three nations,
ib.
, besides a fourth, consisting of old
English Irelandized, ib.
, to be dissolved as soon as maybe,
87.
instead of meeting again in October
1615, ib.
, the wages of members burdensome.
ib.
, refuses the petition of the Commons
that the Parliament be continued,
93.
, the purposes they suggest to be
effected by statutes are within his
prerogative, and shall be effected by
proclamation, ib.
, the most solemn, formal, and general
assembly ever seen in Ireland, 94.
and the most profitable, ib.
, dissolved with general regret and
distaste in Ireland, 95.
Parratt, Thos., 12.
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Parsonages, &c., concealment of, 97.
possesBiou of, by laymen or Popish
priests, ib.
Parsons, Fenton, assistant master master,
229, 230.
.., Lawrence, 296.
, Sir Lawrence, 524, 531, 585.
, William, 125, 218, 427, 434.
) midertaker in Clogher barony,
> muster of his men and arms,t'6.
, servitor in Tyrone, 226.
) Sir WilUam, 199, 275, 286, 299, 346,
357, 390, 555.
5 , lands for, 542.
J his fears about the plantation
of Ulster, ib.
Passie, Roger, pirate, 15.
Patents of the Ulster plantation passed in
England, 201.
, transcripts should be sent over, ib.
, and of their bonds, ib.
, for bishops and noblemen never
passed in Ireland unless by King's
command, 461.
if done in England the patents should
be enrolled here, ib.
Patrick, Pather Jas., 323.
Paulet, Sir George, 177, 181.
, , Neal Ring informed him of
O'Doherty's intention to revolt, 177.
, the Lady, 177.
, John, 219, 257, 272, 273.
, , Sarah his wife, ib.
Pay, Mr., 557.
Payments, notes out of the Council books
concerning, 575.
Peck, Damian, 141, 176, 327, 586.
Peckham, Jas., 467.
Peirce, Henry, 179.
, , secretary to Deputy St. John,
ib.
, , Edmund Oge O'Donuelly, re-
tained as his servant, ib.
, , NeaU King's suspicions of
O'Donnelly and Peirce, ib.
Piercy, Sir Richard, 12.
Pelham, Herbert, 182, 2o5.
Pemberton, Richard, 95.
Pennant, Wm., 46"5, 468.
Pennington, Capt., 209.
Penruddock, Sir Thos, 345, 346.
Pensions, report of commissioners for Irish
arrears of, causes upon, 563.
Pensioners, 200 dwelling near Dublin to be
armed and mustered, 399.
, list of, 10.
, their petition, 546.
Pepper, Robert, 195.
, bought of the Dutch pirate Capt.
Claes Campane, at Lymcon, co. Cork,
684, 585.
Pepper— coii^.
, 2,000 lbs. weight bought by the Lord
Deputy Falkland, 585.
Pepys, Thomas, 170.
, Paul, ib.
Percival, Philip, feodary of co. Limerick,
506.
Percy, Sir Richard, 447.
, qualifiedfor a command in new
levies, 551.
Perkins, Capt. John, 246.
, John, qualified for command in new
levies, 551.
, , served King of Denmark, ib.
., Lawrence, 411.
, Thos., servitor in Donegal, 225.
, , muster of men and arms, ib.
Perrott, Sir James, 345, 346.
, , suggestions for increase of
revenue in Ireland, 97.
, Thos., 447.
Perse, Anthony, 168.
Peters, pirate, 132.
, , slain, 134.
Peterson, Wm., 483.
Petition of Martha Crompton, 4.
of Owen O'Sullivan of Berehaven, co.
Cork, justice of the peace, 4.
, 36.
Sir Ralph Sidley, ib.
of Countess of Kildare, 82.
W.Fitzgerald to the King, to be re
stored to Kilderry, co. Limerick, 116.
, mayor and citizens of Dublin to Privy
Council, 112.
of freeholders of M'Damore's country
in Wexford, 124.
of Connor Boy O'Naughton, 128.
of Robert Bell, about pirates, 132.
of corporation of Waterford, 143.
of Charles O'Connor, 146.
of Sir Richard Masterson, 150.
of Sir Edward Fisher, 175.
of James Spenser and other planters
of Carbrie, co. Cork, 190.
of Thomas Power, 200.
of Sir Thomas Wilson, and Christo-
pher, his brother, 202.
, for 2,000 acres in Ulster, ib.
of corporation of Waterford for resto-
ration of their privileges, 205.
of Capt. Thos. Butler, 205.
, dispossessed of Cloughgrenan
and the Dloughy, ih.
of Thos. Power, fourth son of John,
late Lord Power of Curraghmore, ib.
of Florence M'Carthy for lands de
tained by Captain Skipwith, 205.
of Sir Thos. Somerset, and the
Countess of Ormonde, his wife, 205.
for the wardship of Lord Barry, ib.
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Petition — cont.
of Patrick O'Doran for his own lands
in the Wexford plantation, 206.
of Sir Eobt, Sidley, Lady Lambert's
answer to, 206.
of Eichard Milner, 213.
of mayor, sheriffs, and commons of
Cork, 215.
, , fee-farm of city of, ib.
, , , half of, unjustly granted
to Sir Dominic Sarsfield, 216.
of Samuel Davis, 219.
of Patrick Fitzmorris, 218.
of mayor and sheriffs of Cork, 247.
against grant of city fee-farm to Sir
Dominic Sarsfield, ib.
of Walter Coppinger, 268.
on behalf of the inhabitants of the
barony of Kierychurichie, co. Cork, ib.
of officers of customs, 269, 279.
of Florence M'Carthy, 269.
of William Burrell, 269.
of Theobald Bourke, Lord Brittas,
270.
, submits to surrender his claim
to the honour, castle, lands, &c. of
Castleconnell, ib.
in rhyme of Bryan O'Eourke to the
King, 264, 274, 275.
of Bryan O'Eourke, Francis Coughlan,
and Christopher Philipson, 276.
of Terence Brien for the sheriff, &c.
of North Wales to search for goods of
his lost when Lord Thurles was ship-
wrecked near Holyhead, 271.
of John Paulett and Sarah, his wife,
272.
of Lord Bourke, of Castleconnell,
286.
of Sir Eichard Greame, 288.
of Walter Unit, 289.
of Walter Archer, 299.
of James Eaymond, 300,313, 323.
of Eedmond Barry, 300.
of Bryan O'Eourke, 324.
of Walter Earl of Ormonde, that the
sheriff of Anglesea secure the goods of
his son Lord Thurles, shipwrecked near
Holyhead, 270, 271.
,340.
of Lord Aungier, 340.
of Sir Ealph Bingley, 344.
of Sir Ed. Fleetwood, 353.
." of Thos. Bellott,360.
of Patrick Fitzmorris, 397.
', of Trinity College, 361, 421.
of Bdmond Bowen, 362.
of Thos. Elliott, 363.
of Mylcs Bourke, 597.
of Walter Earl of Ormond, 397.
of Earl of Cork and Sir Wm. Power,
400.
Petition — cont,
of Bryan O'Eourke, 401.
of Sir T. Waldron, 411.
of Thos. Dutton, 411.
of John "Vesie, 414.
of Elizabeth Chisshull, 415.
ofLady Thurles, 419.
of Lady Stuart O'Donnell, 420.
of Lord Caulfeild, 420.
of Catharine Codd, 421.
of Captain Fisher, 422.
of Jas. Bath, 423.
of Fred. Hamilton, 431.
of Thos. Fleming, 431.
of Sir Chas. Coote and inhabitants of
Jamestown, 446.
of Sir Jas. Blunt, 446.
of inhabitants of barony of Loughins-
holin, 448.
of Trinity CoUege, 457.
of Sir Ed. Aldworth, 463.
of Tristram Beresford, 470.
of Scottish undertakers in Ireland,
502.
of John FitzDavid Barry, 503.
of Thos. Fitzmorris Gerald, 506.
of Lord Docwra, 508.
of Sir Thos. Philips, 514.
of Lord Balfour, Sir Francis Annesley,
and Sir Archibald Acheson, in behalf
of the Ulster undertakers, 518.
of corporation of Carrickfergus, 520.
of Peter Benson, 520.
of John Power, sou of Sir Wm. Power,
521.
of Captain James Tobin for concealed
lands, 531.
......... of Sampson Theobald, 539.
of Sir Edward Fish, 552, 584.
of Conway Manning, alias Manly,
552, 584.
of John Quartes, 565.
of James Maguire, 582.
of Hugh Byrne, 682.
of William Lechland, 582.
of William Clowes and Michael An-
drew, His Majesty's surgeons, 583.
of Owen O'Sullivan, S83.
of Captain Edmund Butler, 583.
of Thos. Acheson, servant of theMin
in Ireland, 586.
of Phelim O'Neil, 586.
of Lettice Baroness of Ophaly, 587.
of Edward Gierke, 588.
of Conochoar Donough MacO'Sullivan,
588.
Peyton, Thomas, 170.
Phenix, see Phoenix.
Philips, Cowley, 447.
, Cooley, ib.
, Francis, 456.
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Philips — coiit.
Mary, 477.
, Morgan, 411.
, Sir Tliomas, 11, 12, 36, 37,38,43,
44, 45, 46, 48, 49, 54, 55, 56, 60, 175,
190, 346, 447.
, , plot to betray his castle of
Limavaddy, 55.
, and to kill him, ib.
, , Eory O'Cahan hopes to recover
his castle from, 56.
, , Korie Oge O'Cahan's cause for
hatred of, 62.
.~ , , ,ou the taking of his father,
ib.
, , a bark of his captured by
Sorley Boy M'Donnel, 132, 133.
, , , on its voyage from Dublin
to Lough Foyle, 133.
, at Olderfleet, ib.
,......, Thos. Raven, surveyor for the
Londoners in Ulster, his letter to; 331.
, ,rmemoir of the abuses of the
Londoners in their plantation in Ulster,
ib. n.
364, 369.
, , plan of his proportion in Lon-
donderry, 365.
, , of his buildings, ib. and 370.
, , plan of the old castle of O'Cahan,
370.
, , residence of Sir Thomas, ib.
, muster of city of Londonderry
by, 391.
, , of town of Coleraine, 392.
his scheme for reformation of
abuses of the Ulster plantation, 411.
, , , the Londoners' agents
oppose till advised by George Canning,
413.
, , Canning's letter to Sir T.
Phillips, ib.
.., , Falkland's letter to Bishop of
Derry and the justices of peace of that
county, 414.
imputes the rebellion of wood
kerne, in the Londoners' plantation, to
the Londoners' default, 428.
, is appointed by Falkland to
superintend that plantation, ib.
, , sent over to London to com-
plain, ib.
, , suggests iron mills, 429.
, , suggests a commission of in-
quiry into the state of each of the six
escheated counties, 439, and n. ib.
J , , names of the commis-
sioners, ib.
, , articles of inquiry, ib.
, ....*.., is named one of the commis-
sioners for Londonderry, ib., 46.
, ,his petition to be heard upon his
accusation against the city of London,
674.
Philips, Sir Thomas — cont.
) fifteen years ago led the city
agents through the county, 574.
, since then has watched their
proceedings and tried to gain a hearing
at His Majesty's court in vain, ib.
, , till the affair was referred
to Grandison, Carew, and Chichester,i6.
, , win prove their neglects, 515.
7 , , and disprove their allega-
tions and defences, ib.
, , his 23 regulations for the Lon-
doners' plantation adopted by the King
and Committee, 527.
, , Sir Thomas appointed overseer,
at 200/. a year, ib.
, , because by the incom-
petency of the agents of the city the
plantation is so mismanaged as to be a
danger to the other escheated counties,
529.
, , the governor and committee of
the plantation plead inability to per-
form Sir T. Phillips's requirements,
530.
, qualified for a command in the
new levies, a brave soldier all his life,
but somewhat in years, 551.
, William, 197.
Philipson, Christopher, 274.
Philipstown, 170.
, constable of castle of, 11,170,350,
406, 430, 512:
, fort of, 316.
Phcenix, His Majesty's house at Kilmainham
called the Phenix, 246.
, near Dublin, letter of Deputy Council
from, 258.
, King's House at Kilmainham, 311.
Park of, 429.
, Ordnance Survey Office in, 364.
fac simile of Sir T. Phillips's
survey of Londoners' plantation pre-
served at, ib.
« Phoenix," The, H.M.'s ship, 293.
(instructions to Sir Thos. Button,
commander, ib.
, the ship, 7, 124.
, King's ship, to watch the coast, 511,
523.
Physician to State, Dr. Metcalf, 11.
Piers, Henry, 280.
Pigot, Sir Eobt., 75.
Pikes, 513, 516, 543.
, Spanish fashion, 543.
Pike, Edwd., 448.
Pikeman, Capt. John, 11, 207, 422.
, , qualifications for a command in
new levies, 551.
, cornet of Lord Mountjoy at
Kinsale, ib.
, , took Alan90 de Campo pri-
soner there, ib.
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Pilchard fisheiy, 332.
Pilchards, fishery of, near Whiiddy Isle, 359.
, plenty of, on the coast of Ireland,
580.
the best in Europe, ib.
., sold in the Straits, ib.
Pillory, a recusant at Cork, nailed to, 148.
, Verdon, priest, pilloried by judgment
of Castle Chamber, 200.
Piunock, Michael, 12, 447.
Pipe Office, clerk of the, 175.
Pipe staves, monopoly for making, 144.
Piracies of Sorley M'Donnel, 132, 133.
Pirates, 209, 423, 499, 523.
, Dutch, at CrookhaTen, 132.
, Sorley M'Donnel, ib.
, Peeters, pirate, slain, 134.
, secret contracts with, to obtain their
pardons by owners on getting back
goods captured, 134.
, Surley M'Donnel and his fellows re-
tire to the Archduke's dominions,
135.
, between Holyhead and Dublin, 139.
, relievers of, 140.
, proclamation against relieving in
Munster, 148.
John Meogh, son to Meogh the
pirate, 163.
, Burke, an Irish, 293.
of West Munster, 302.
, complaints of, by the Lords of Council
of Scotland, ib.
difficulties of Sir Ed. Moryson, Lord
jPresident of Munster, ib.
, he captures Gabriell, a pirate,
ib.
, a rumour current that a Commission
has come to Ireland to take them all
into protection, ib.
., French pirates wrecked at Gal way,
407.
, John Nutt, commits piracy near
Youghal, 411.
, offers 2,000?. for his pardon, ib.
, Falkland would bring to Ireland the
English and Dutch pirates of Algiers,
and employ them against the King's
enemies, 480, 481.
Ireland has suffered less from them
than England, and could therefore
better endure them, ib.
, Falkland would make it worth
20,000?. to the Prince [of Wales],
10,000?. to the Duke of Bucks, and
5,000?. more, divisible between Conway
and himself, 481.
, , abstract of his proposition,
482.
, Falkland's scheme, 499.
•. , Falkland sends Sir Wm. Hull a pro-
tection for Capt. Campaine, 531.
^ , cannot protect him in harbour
against any Dutch ship, ib.
Pirates, Falkland, &c. — cont.
, , but may give him the best part
of the harbour, 531.
, , offers a pardon to Capt. Claes
Campaine for 10,000?., 558, 559.
, , on condition that he dis-
closes where his wealth lies, and
brings it to Ireland, ib.
, people of Mayo live' by trading with,
580.
...., names of those that bought goods
of Capt, Claes Campaine, the Dutch
pirate, 560.
, at Lymecon, ib.
, involving Falkland and others, ib.,
585.
, pepper, camphor, barley, hides, lead,
tobacco, fine hollands, gold, ib.
, lading of another pirate's ship, 586.
, sUk, velvet, silk stockings,
gilt leather, coloured wools, girdles,
hangers, ib^
Pete, Sir Gabriel, his -book of the manor of
Kinghington, 554.
Pitcames, Jas., 556.
Pistol, long, with snap or firelock, 543.
Pitt, John, 139.
Plantations, the best mode of civilising the
Irish, 35.
in Wexford, 28.
of the Murroughs and other lands
there, ib.
, new plantations projected in Long-
ford, Leitrim, and the Irish countries
in Munster, Leinster, and Connaught,
35.
, the King projects new, in Leinster,
Munster, Connaught, ib.
of Longford, 108.
, arguments of natives against, ib.
, the three recommended by Sir Fras.
Bacon to the care of Sir Wm. Jones,
on being made Chief Justice of Ire-
land, 167.
of English in Carbrie, co. Cork,
190.
opposed by Walter Coppinger and
other Irish recusants, ib.
, who are censured in the Star
Chamber of Munster, 191.
, Coppinger in possession of Church
lands, ib.
, , they pray a Commission of
discovery against him, ib.
of Longford, 217.
of O'CarroU's country, ib.
have stirred the hearts of the Irish,
233.
, in the King's opinion the best means
of reducing the Irish to civility, 275.
.letters patent for maMng grants to
undertakers and natives, on the plan-
tations of Leitrim, King's, Queen's,
and Westmeath counties, 312.
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Plantations, letters patent, &c emt.
' natives of appear at Dublin,
313. '
of Delvin M'Coghlan, ib.
of I"ercal, alias MoUoye's county, ib.
°f Iregan, alias O'Doyne's county,
20.
, of Foxe's country, ib.
of O'Melaghliu's country, ib.
» measured by the line, 314.
^ .natives submit to yield up one
fourth part, ib.
> ) but decline to give up
lands for towns, ;glebes, and schools,
lb., 315.
••:■■•' *te chiefs (idols of the
Irish) the great impediment, 314.
> , where none are it is easy
work, ib.
• > J instances Wexford and
Longford, ib.
, St. John and Council have laboured
through three plantations and are ready
. to go on with a fourth, 305.
of Leitrim and parts of Leinster, 310.
, also Ely O'CarroU and Leitrim
plantations, 314.
,......, hated by the Irish, as they
bring in law and order, ib.
J J J and banish Irish customs,
ib.
, great value of, 315.
furnish officers to execute the law,
ib.
, if they resist in Leinster they
should lose one-third instead of one-
fourth, ib.
, progress of those in Ulster and
■ Wexford, 325.
, of Longford and Ely O'Carroll.
ib.
, suggestions for better management
of those to be made in Leitrim Fercal,
&c., 326.
,' Commissioners of Inquiry into may
view them separately, but they must
report together, 356.
in Leinster, report upon the griev-
ances of natives in, 356.
, , the natives preparing to come
up to Dublin in multitudes, 357.
, Sir T. Roper and English at Crook-
haven, 361.
, numbers of idle, young, active per-
sons in the late plantations, unprovided
of means, discontented, and dangerous,
394.
, the six plantations, 401.
, the projected plantation of the
Byrne's territory, in oo. Wicklow, 409.
, and Banelagh, Glancapp, !
Imale, &c., ib.
, planters in Ulster ajid Leinster dis-
couraged by robberies and outrages,
423.
Plantations — cont.
■■•• , Falkland's design of, farther planta-
tions disapproved of, 427.
> because of the discontents
created, ib.
, the Duke of Buckingham engages to
make one in Upper Ossary, 435.
, delay in completing gives hopes to
natives of their being dissolved, 455.
, liberty for further stay of natives in
six escheated counties, 459.
, Sir Kd. Aldworth's, 463.
••• , return of, the Commissioners for
surveying plantations for the co. of
Armagh, 483.
, , certificate of, 554.
, Falkland to maintain inviolate the
credit of the great office, 572.
of Phelim Byrne's lands in co. Wick-
low, 578.
, , suggested by Falkland, ib.
, intended by Lettice Digby Lady
Offalye, at Geshell, 587.
Planters, Edwa,rd Clerke sells all in England
to plant in Ireland, 588.
, , hires land and brings his family
and 110 sheep towards Ireland, ib.
, , is stopped 100 miles from West
Chester for want of a warrant of the
Council, ib.
, the next in Conuanght, 583.
, Sir John Fish's proportion in co,
Cavan, 584.
, petition of Scottish, in Ireland, 502.
in Ulster, Sir Robert Gordon, of
Loughinvar, 1.
Plattin, 335.
Plate, gilt and silver, 287.
, license to import for personal use, ib.
Plot, the Ulster, examination of Defmot Oge
M'Donne, 29.
, , of Coll Duff M'Quillen, 36.
, , Chichester's letter to Lords of
the Council, upon it, 38.
, , Dermot Oge O'Dun's second
examination, 39.
examination of Teag O'Lennan,
42.
, second examination of Teag
O'Lennan, 43.
, , examination of Daniel O'MoUan,
44.
, examination of Peter Ballagh
O'Murray, 46.
, , , his evidence against Alex.
M'Donnel, ib.
, , causes of Alex. M'Donnel's
joining in the plot, ib.
,......, 50, 51.
, , Blundell informs Winwood of
the Deputy's carriage, 51.
, , , describes the discovery of
it, ib.
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Plot, the Ulster — cont.
, , Blundell suspects the informer's
evidence, 51.
, , thinks that many guilt-
less Irish hare fled to the woods to
avoid arrest, ib.
, , Sir Bohert Jacob's account of
to Winwood, 52.
, , does not deem it of im-
portance, ib.
, , list of names of the conspira-
tors transmitted by Chichester, 52.
, hatching since Rorie Oge
O'Cahan came back from England
two years since, 53.
, , design of it to release Sir Neale
Garve O'Donnel, Sir Donnel O'Cahan,
and Sir Cormao O'NeU out of the
Tower, ib.
, , , by an exchange of Mr.
, Beresford and Mr. Eowley, whom the
plotters were to make prisoners of, ib.
, , Coll M'Gillaspie's 10 weeks'
voyage among the Scottish islands in
aid of, 57-59.
, , number of his company,
59.
, , , his capture of a Scottish
merchant boat, 58.
, , , , her loading, ib.
, , Eorie Oge O'Cahan's hatred
against Sir T. Phillips, 62.
' ...., , , for taking his father, ib.
, , , his hopes to recover Lyma-
vaddy Castle from him, ib.
....'.,..., , Gorrie M'Manus O'Cahan's full
confession of all the details of the
plot, 73, 74.
, Con, son of Tyrone, to be
rescued out of Charlemont fort, 74.
, , examination of Brian Crossach
O'Neil, 76.
, , of Cowconnagh O'Kennan, on
the rack, 78, 79.
' , , return of a nephew of Sir
Eandal M'Donnell's with some of the
chief conspirators from Scotland to
Ireland, 97.
,..'...., , their threats, ib.
, , Chichester's intention to
make an example of them, ib.
Ploughing by the tail, the farmers of the fines
compound for the practice with the
offenders, 283.
fines for, found by Commissioners of
Grievances, to go to private uses, 399,
400, 403.
, Falkland asks, are they to be
abolished, 400.
,., , the loss of rent to revenue would
be 100?. a year, ib.
Sir W. Uvedale's patent for fines for,
surrendered, 572.
Plunket, Sir Christopher, 282, 415.
, of Bathmore, 576.
Plunket — cont.
, Ferdinando, 295.
, Father Henry, 320.
, Oliver, 349, 596.
, Father Sylvester, 322.
Plymouth, 426, 585.
Poland, Irish in, 504, 505.
, to bar Sweden and Denmark from
aiding England against Spain, ib.
, King of, 262.
, , Irish in his service, ib.
, , desires to raise men in Ireland
against the invasion of the Turks,
334.
, ....... ..:..., liberty granted, ti.
Pells and tallies, fees of, 550.
, T. Stockdale, clerk of, ib.
PoUhed, the, 21.
Pope, the, 492, 504, 505.
, Tyrone beloved by, 89.
, and his intended successor, ib.
, who fosters Tyrone's hopes of return,
ib. 1
, paper of the Catholic Primate of
Ireland as to the liberties to be ex-
pected from the Spanish marriage,
451.
, Pope's bull obtained for new Irish
college at Bordeaux, 317.
Ports and havens in Ireland, 27.
, new ones not advisable, ib.
, enough already, ib.
, would add to the charge by new
officers, ib.
may be done without Act of Parlia-
ment, ib.
Portaferry, 137.
Port Chester, 582.
, constable of castle of, 406.
Portcrosly, 169.
Porter, Capt. Thos., appointed captain of the
" Converter," 523.
Portlester, manor of, 112, 113, 114.
Portpatrick, 137.
Portsmouth, 426.
Portumna, 496.
Post bark, 195, 464.
, delays of, at Holyhead, 566.
, additional post bark, 570.
Post horses, warrant for to Ireland, 338.
Pouldrons, 543.
Povey, Bandall, 200,247.
Powell, Mr., natives on his proportion, oo.
Armagh, 484.
Powers, the, an ancient loyal family of
Munster, 516.
J Sir Wm. Power lineally descended
fi'om, 517.
Power, Thos., fourth son of the late Lord
Power of Curraghmore, 205.
) his petition for arrears of pen-
sion, ib.
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Power, Sir Thomas — cont.
, , lost an eye, maimed of a leg,
and many more wounds, 205.
the Lord, to be sent to England for
education, 83.
, , his claim to Lord Barry's
honours and lauds, 233.
John, late Lord Power of Curragh-
more, 205.
, petition of Thomas, his fourth
son, ib.
, Sir Henry, 11, 75, 247, 258.
, , made Viscount Valentia, 323.
, John, ."521.
, , SirWm., ib.
Sir John, letter to W. Wyeld, 525.
, , , seeks W. Wyeld's protection and
support for himself and Sir William,
his father, against Earl of Cork, ib.
, Father Madan, 318.
, Brother Wm., 319.
, Sir William, difference about boun-
daries with Earl of Cork, 400.
, , award of President and Council
of Munster between him and Earl of
Cork, 434.
, ....... Earl of Thomond, President,
complains of Sir W.'s intractability,
ib.
, , his slander against Earl of Cork,
470.
, , to appear before Council and
answer, ib.
, , motives to grant him one of the
seven companies to be raised in Eng-
land for Ireland, 516.
, for 40 years a soldier, ib.
J from lieutenant became a colonel,
ib.
J , is descended lineally of the
chief house of the Powers, 517.
, , a house always loyal, ib.
, , his abode is in an ancient
castle in Munster built by King John,
ib.
._ , , censured by the Council for
his insults to Earl of Cork, 524, 525.
, , obtains enlargement from Dublin
Castle, ib.
, promising to apologise to Lord
Cork at the assizes or return to prison,
ib.
, instead, goes to Sir E. Conway
and obtains a release, ib.
, the Earl of Cork ridicules his
loss of blood and limbs.
, .supported by Falkland till he
became too violent against Earl of Cork,
544.
, , Conway favours him, ib.
, Falkland's letter to Earl of Cork
about, 545.
, urges the Earl not to insist on
a public apology at the assizes, ib.
Power, Sir William — cont.
, , he had confessed his error
before Deputy and Council, 545.
, , Falkland to Conway about,
558.
Thos., son of the late Lord Power,
200.
Powerscourt, the Lord, 343, 350, 353, 406,
517.
Poyning's Act, 97.
Poyntz, Chas., 483.
Prayer book of, common, and New Testament
to be translated into Irish, 418.
Preachers, inquiry if able in every diocese,
75.
, 19, who 14 years since accompanied
George Montgomery, then Bishop of
Clogher, 253.
, , two only alive in, 1619, ib.
Precedency, diSerences concerning of, V^is-
counts Gormauston, Barry, and Roche,
25, 66.
, and Barons of Slane, Courcy, Lixnou,
and other barons, ib.
, to be ranged for the present as in Sir
John Perrot's parliament, without pre-
judice to their rights, ib.
, which will be heard before the King's
Commissioners Marshal at Westminster,
ib.
Prelates and clergy of Ulster, 49.
Prerogative, jurisdiction of Probate of Wills
granted to Archbishop of Dublin and
his successors, 328.
, surrender of, by Lancelot Bulkeley
Archbishop o£ Dublin, ib.
, jndge of, court of, Dr. Hives, a near
kinsman of Sir J. Davys's wife to be,
105.
, , , succeeds Dr. Doyn, an
Irish doctor, 106.
, , , , objected to by pre-
lates, ib.
, , , Sir J. Davys shews that
by the Stat. 21 H. VIII., (English) the
granting of faculties to the King, they
were to be granted in the name of the
King by the Archbishop of Canterbury,
ib.
, , , in the corresponding Irish
Stat. (28 H. VIII.) they are to be
granted by special Commissioners, ib.
, , , Sir J. Davys sets forth Dr.
Eives great qualifications, 105.
, , ,173.
, , , Dr. Eives appointed, ib.
, , , Primate and Bishop
of Meath protest against, ib.
, , Dr. Bives' defence, ib.
Presentments of recusants at Kinsale, 148.
President and Council of Munster, 1 1 .
of Ulster, Dungannon fort should be
repaired for, if appointed, 430.
Prestly, Thos., 465, 468.
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Preston, Captain, brother of Viscount Gor-
manston, 91.
, , Winwood to Chicliester for,
ib.
, Sir Sichard Lord Dingwell, 213,
, , H. M.'s award between him
and Lady Dingwell, his wife, and the
Earl of Ormonde, ib.
Preston in Andersey, 426. ■
Pretty, Henry, 443.
Price, Capt.. 523.
, Chas., 555, 556.
, Rev. Dr. Theodore, 345, 846.
Priests and Jesuits in Ulster, 23.
incite peasantry to entrap the Pro-
testant clergy, 24.
, , dangerous for them to travel
unguarded, ib.
, , late causes of this conduct, ib.
, mass by, at Art Oge M'Donn'el O'Neil's
house, 29, 30.
, numbers arriving, 69.
, , spreading news of Tyrone's
near approach, ib.
, , to the Irish it is welcome news, i6.
, their friends at court give them all
court news, 90.
, they send it to Eome to Tyrone,
ib.
, inquiry as to livings, &c., possessed
hy,'97.
Verdon, a priest, imprisoned, 200.
, , and carried thence to the pillory,
ib.
, the Liberty of Tipperary the rendevous,
ib.
, the priests and plantations have stirred
the hearts of the Irish, 234.
...^ , the most practising transporting them-
selves from abroad to Ireland, 242.
, abuse the simplicity of the native
Irish, 276.
, the late proclamations against, 277.
, Cloghouter Castle, a prison for, 284.
, list of, at the college of Bourdeaux,
317.
, meeting of priests at Connaught, and
threats to take the fort of Galway,
339.
great meeting of, at Cashel, ib.
, grow insolent, 393.
, proclamation that they all depart the
Idngdom in 40 days, 399.
,they christen, marry, &c., and take
fees, ib.
, 2d Elizabeth against the extolling of
the Pope's jurisdiction to be enforced,
418.
, great meeting of, in co. Cavan, 432.
, proclamation issued for banishment of,
459, 460.
, Earl of Westmeath's "mission of,"
475.
Priests and Jesuits— eojii.
— , depositions that it was reported he
was going over to the King to know if
it was H. M.'s wish that their priests
&c., should be so hardly used, 477.
,498.
, proclamation for banishment presented
to King of Spain, 436.
, and sent to Pope and Emperor by
Irish, ib.
, , they have hopes hence, ib.
,497.
, foreign priests flocking to Ireland,492 .
, great meeting of priests and others at
Sir Hugh O'Connor's of BaUintabber,
493.
, Sir C. Coote reports a ftirther great
meeting of all the Popish clergy of
Tuam, 496.
, , the principal gentlemen and
their sons attend them, ib.
, in Munster promote a subscription,
497.
, Falkland's suspicions, ib.
.......... in view of Spanish invasion to be all
banished according to proclamation
published 21 January 1623, 511.
, banishment of suspended, 557.
, Connor O'Sullivan, "a poor Irish
gentleman " arrested at Barnstaple for
a seminary priest, 588.
Primate, the King to, 4.
Hampton, 74.
, Roman Catholic Primate's paper for
the Pope and Cardinals concerning the
freedom of religion expected through
the Spanish marriage, 451.
Prince of Wales, Charles, 259.
, , rumour spread that h.e was
married,_432.
, , and that the Duke of Buck-
ingham carried the cross before him, ib.
, , his return unexpected, 440.
, , agent? (Earl of Westmeath, and
Sir Wm. Talbot) proposed to be sent
over to congratulate him, ib.
, , a levy of money for this pretence,
ib.
, , suspected for other ends by
!E'alkland, ib.
Pringle, Mr., 556.
Printer, the King's, 175.
general, grant of the ofice |in reversion
after John Erankton, 192.
Priorton, 114.
Probate of Wills, prerogative court of, granted
to Lancelot Bulkeley Archbishop of
Dublin, 324.
of Wills, &c., granted to Archbishop
of Dublin and his successors, 328.
, surrender of, by Lancelot Archbishop
of Dublin, ib, and 332, 334.
, grant of, to Christopher Arcbbi shop
of Armagh, 349.
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Privy Seals, the King to Lord Chichester, for
Sir Robert Gordon of Loughinvar,
planter in Ulster, 1.
, , for Sir Dudley Norton to be
Chancellor of the Exchequer, ib.
, , for same to be assistant secre-
tary of State to Sir Richard Cooke, 2.
, , for Bishop of Rapho to present
clerks, notwithstanding his lapse of
time, ib.
, , to report on Walter Earl of
Ormonde's petition for a restoration of
his Palatinate Courts in the county of
Tipperary, ib.
...., ....... for a beneficial lease of lands to
Edmond Midhop, ib.
.......... Chichester and Council to hear the
suit of David Watson, parson of Kildare,
against Sir Marmaduke Whitchurch,
ib.
., for Chichester to re-establish the Lady
Elizabeth Butler (Lady Dingwall) in
Cloghgrennau against the pretentions
of Thomas Butler, the deceased Vis-
count Butler's supposed brother, ib.
, for Earl of Xhomond to be President
of Munster, 19.
, to Chichester for dissolving or pro-
roguing Parliament, 24.
, for suspending the differences con-
cerning the precedency of certain Irish
viscounts and barons named, 25.
, converting the pay of 100 soldiers,
hitherto applied to building the wall of
Carrickfergus to paying two companies
of 50 men each, for Sir Arthur Savage
and Sir Charles Wilmot, ib.
, to Chichester, complaining of the
neglect oif the Ulster undertakers, ib.,
26.
, for Sir Richard Moryson ■ to be
governor of Wexford, 34.
.., to Chichester about plantations to be
made in Longford, and Leitrim, and
elsewhere in Munster, Leinster, and
Connaught, 35.
, a pension of lOOl. a year to be
given to Lady Maguire, second wife of
Cowconnagh Maguire, in lieu of dower
out of her husband's lands, 46.
, to return His Majesty's thanks to Sir
Oliver Lambert and Sir Oliver St.
John for the taking of Dunavegge
Castle, 47.
, pension of 30/., Lady O'Reilly, in
lieu of jointure lands, in Barony of
Lloughtee, CO. Cavan,47.
, the glebe and school lands in Ulster
to be conveyed to the Primate for
distribution, 47.
, thanks to Parliament for subsidies
granted, 54.
, repeating his orders to Chichester in
favouring Lady Dingwall, 60.
, for Captain Ralph ManufBeld under-
taker in Ulster, 64.
Privy Seals— core*.
, patents tobepassedtothe Connaught
freeholders of their lands subject to
composition royal, 84.
, for surrender and regrant to Earl of
Abercorn, and the undertakers of
Barony of Strabane, 85.
, moiety of discovery of concealed first
fruits to Henry Barham, 86.
, pension to Henry Leey, 86.
, to Sir Foulke Conway lands in Down
and Antrim, 87.
, to Chichester to dissolve Parliament as
soon as convenient, 87.
, East Lidia merchants to have timber
iu Ireland for casks &c., 91.
, in favour of Lord Audley because of
his services in planting by himself, his
wife, sons, and sons-in-law, the precinct
of the Omey in Tyrone, 92.
, refusing the Commons' petition to con-
tinue the Parliament, as the purpose of
the Bills to be passed may be effected
by prerogative without statute, 93.
, license for Chichester to resign his
office of Lord Deputy, 98, 99.
, for Sir Dominic Sarsfield to be chief
justice of Common Pleas, 98.
, Garrat Eitz-Richard and his son to
have a summary hearing of their claim
to McThomas's lands, 99.
, to pass Balgrifiin to J. Bathe, 83, 84,
99.
, Lords Justices in room of Chichester,
and their allowance, 99, 100.
, Chichester to stay sale of customs in
the North, to Sir J. Hamilton, 100.
, instructions to Lords Justices, 101.
, for regrant of4s. 2rf. a day to Lord
Chichester, and nine shillings for nine
horses, for life. 111.
, to Lords Justices for grant of govern-
ment of Thomond to Earl of Thomond
jointly with Lord Ibraoken, his son,
119.
, to same, to issue a commission to
Peter Proby and Matthias Springham,
agents of the City of London, with
powers to inquire into the plantation on
behalf the city, 120.
, to deliver up the sword to Sic
Oliver St. John, Lord Deputy, 129.
to Deputy Sir Oliver St. John, to
issue a commission to Chancellor Pri-
mate and Bishop of Meath to inquire
into the decayed state of the diocese of
Killaloe, 129.
,, to same commissioners to inquire into
alienations of see lands, &c., of diocese
of Down, ib.
, to issue supersedeases of the taxation
of the bishoprics of Ulster as too high,
and to limit them to the sums named in
the letter, 130.
,.., to issue patents to confirm Sir Eulke
Conway's title to his lands, 133.
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Privy Seals — cont.
, to pass a new patent of confirmation
to Thomas Lord Cromwell of his lands,
137.
to appoint George Keare (Carr),
register of births, deaths, and marriages,
140.
„., to inquire into parishes granted in
augmentation of maintenance of Dean
of Pown, 140.
, for a farm at Rosslie, co. Sligo, to
Daniel O'Dowde, 141.
, for Walter Earl of Ormonde to have
fairs and markets at Aghrim and
Thurles, 141.
, to levy an aid for making Prince
Charles a knight, and for marrying the
Princess Elizabeth, 142.
, countenance to be given to Sir John
Davys, 144,
, for surrender and regrant for Sir
Hugh O'Connor Dun, 171.
, caveat in favour of Sir Ed, Fisher,
against passing Monglass to Edward
Butler, 175.
, for surrender and regrant to Patrick
Lord Dunsany, 207 .
, for Sir Francis Blundel to be H.M.'s
secretary concerning the Ulster plan-
tation, vice Sir W. Alexander, 214.
for Sir Richard Calverley and Nichs.
Barham to collect the profits of all
benefices with cure, during vacancy,
218.
, for Captain Geo, Alleyne and Capt.
Nchs. Pynner to be muster master of
the men and arms, of the undertakers
and others in the four provinces, 227.
___; , for Edward Wray to have the fines,
&c., payable by Ulster planters for not
putting away the Irish, 244.
^ the King's letters for the Byrnes, that
there shall be a surrender and regrant,
248.
license for holding pluralities to James
Heygate and Edward Hatton, 253.
to put in suit the bond of the Earl of
Ormonde for 100,000/. for not standing
to the King's award in the suit be-
tween the Earl and Lord and Lady
Dingwell, 255.
,for erecting of baronets in Ireland,
Sir Dominic Sarsfield to be the first,
256.
for Arthur and Ever Magennes to be
restored to their lands, 261.
, leave of absence for Sir Chas. Wil-
mot, 261.
J approving of Sir Ed. Bolton's con-
duct at the publishing of the King's
award at the Council table in the
case of the Earls of Ormonde and Des-
mond, 261.
pardon for Richard Dillon for killing
Pierce Dillon, his near kinsman, ib.
for Humfrey Reynolds to be auditor
of Court of Wards, ib.
Privy Seals — co7it.
, for Edward Midhop and Thos. Stock-
dale to be attomies of Court of Wards,
261.
, for John Carrol to be considered in
plantation of Ely O'Canoll for his
compliance, 262.
, ordering the shipbuilding and iron
works of W. Burrell and Co. at
Dundaner Castle, co. Cork, to be
protected, 269.
, for Sir Francis Blundell to be Vice
Treasurer on death or other avoidance
of present offices, 272.
, to send over Sir Wm. Parsons, sur-
veyor-general, with the svu:veys of
Longford, Leitrim, and Ely O'CarroU,
275.
,,.., regulations for the Church in answer
to the petition of the prelacy and
clergy, 275.
, the King's answer to the grievances
of Ireland presented by Lord Delvin,
Sir Christopher Plunkett, and Mr.
Dongan, Recorder of Dublin, 282.
, for Sir Wm. Maynard to be Baron
Maynard, in co. Wicklow, 286.
, to put in execution articles for the
better ordering of the plantation of
Ulster, 287.
, to stay all grants till His Majesty's
rents, &c. are better ascertained, ii.
, for Sir Patrick Murray's better
assurance, ib.
, feefarm pension to Walsingham
Cooke, son and heir of Sir Richard
Cooke, secretary, deceased, ib.
, for Robert Digby to be Lord Digby
of Geshell, ib.
..., for Lord Delvin to import for his
own use 200/. in value in silver plate,
ib.
, for the Chancellor to induce the feo-
fees of the late Earl of Ormonde to
perform the King's award in the dif-
ference between the Earl of Ormonde
and Countess of Desmond, ib.
, to obtain some competent assurance
from Sir Connor Maguire for Donagh
Maguire, his son, ib.
, for a quo warranto against the Earl of
Ormone to know by what right he
claims royal liberties in the co. of
Tipperary, 288.
, for Sir Edmund Gorges to be Lord
Baron of Dundalk, 291.
, for granting charters similar to
Youghal to eight towns to be ^staples
for export of wool, ib.
, for making feefarm grants to the
several constables of inland forts in
Ulster and Connaught, and that they
each shall pay a fee to Sir Thos. Dut-
ton who has suggested the grant, ib.
, ,for citizens of London to transport
cannon to Culmore fort, 292.
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Privy Seals — cont.
, for Sir Wm. Hervey to be Lord
Hervey of Ross, co. Wexford, 294.
for Emanuel GiflFord to be Master of
the Rolls in Ireland, 295.
> for an annuity of 20 shillings per day
to Henry Moryson, son of Sir Rd.
Moryson, ib.
, to deliyer to Sir Robt. Hay 3,000^.
out of the fines of Longford and Ely
O'CarroU, ib.
, for Sir Rd. Boyle, Dean of Water-
ford, to be Bishop of Cork, Cloyne,
and Ross, ib.
, for commission of inquiry into the
King's title to lands held by Sir Mul-
murry M'Swiny in Ulster, ib.
, for surrender and regrant to Thos.
Knox, Bishop of Rapho, ib.
, for Sir Francis Blundell to be a
baronet, 296.
, for Sir W. Parsons to be a privy
councillor, ib.
for surrender and regrant for Lord
Dillon and his son, ib.
, to pay Sir W. Alexander 2,000^, ib.
, to pay Capt. David Boswell for ser-
vices against the rebels in the Scottish
Isles, l.OOOZ., ib.
, for Sir Jno. Vaughan to be privy
councillor, ib.
, for granting office of faculties and
proving of wills to Archbishop of
Armagh, ib.
for the wardship of Richard Boyle,
son and heir apparent of Lord Boyle,
ib.
, for granting the dissolved Priory of
Muckamaire, co. Antrim, to Roger
Langford, and to Capt. Hercules Lang-
ford certain other lands, ib.
, for granting the Preeeptory of Kil-
mainhambeg to Sir Patrick Barnewell,
ib.
, to accept of a surrender of a lease
from Jacob Newman of a place in the
port of Dublin fit for a crane, ib.
, leave of absence for Sir Nat. Wilmot,
238.
, , for grant of lands to Arthur Kava-
nagh and Robert Hanna, 298.
, for annuitj- of 200/. to Sir James
Blount, 299.
for grant of Tassagard, co. Dublin, to
SirW. Parsons, 299.
,, ,for Sir Roger Jones, not sitting at
Council board until apologises to Lord
Deputy, 299.
, for grant of lands to Lord Brittas,
299.
, of lands in fee farm of lOOl. a year
value to Bernard Adams, Bishop of
Limerick, 299.
, for favour to Sir John M'Coughlanin
settling Delvin territory, 299.
Privy Seals — cont.
, for erecting a custom house at Rings-
end, 299.
, for granting inland forts to those now
in possession, 300.
W. Pitzwilliam to be Lond LifFord,
302.
, for Sir Randal M'Donnell, Viscount
Dunluoe, to be Earl of Antrim, 307.
, Sir Oliver St. John created Viscount
Grandison, of co. Limerick, 312.
, Sir Chas. Wilmot made Viscount
Wilmot, of Athlone, 312.
, concerning recal of Deputy St. John,
Viscount Grandison, 313.
, for creation of Viscounty of Valentia,
323.
, ;for the Venetian Ambassador to
transport iron ordnance sunk in the
Justin a near Waterford, 323.
, to make John Cunningham, of New-
town, Donegal, a knight, 323.
for examining witnesses as to Earl of
Antrim's title to Raughlin Isle, 324."
, instructions to St. John to proceed
with the plantations of Leitrim and
Leinster, 324.
, for pardon to Earl of Antrim for
receiving Romish priests, 324.
, for Sir Henry Docwra to be Baron
Docwra, 396.
, for grant of Prerogative jurisdiction
for Probate of Wills to Archbishop of
Dublin and his successors, 328.
, for Sir Francis Aungier to be Lord
Baron of Longford, 332.
, for Richard Nugent, Baron of Delvin,
to be Earl of Westmeath, 335.
, for Capt. Paul Gore to be a baronet,
335.
, rights of Lord Brabazon in the liberties
of Thomas Court to be protected
against citizens of Dublin, 335.
for surrender andregrant to Sir Edm.
Tuite, of Tuitstown, and Nich. Darcie,
of Plattin, 335.
, concerning suite between Wm.
O'Shaughnessy, 355.
, for a reward to Alex. Boyd, discoverer
of Anderson the Jesuit, to be paid by
the Earl of Antrim and Sir Jas. Ha-
milton, who harboured him, 337.
, to Falkland for payment of costs of
building a house at Ringsend for Thos.
Cave, Customs' officer, 337.
- , allotting parsonage of Erigle to Dean
of Clogher, and that of Donagh to the
Bishop, 338.
, grant of Dromahaire and 5,000 acres
to Earl of Nithsdale, 338.
, for a peremptory demand to be made
of the Archbishop of Dublin for a sur-
render of the Prerogative Office within
the diocese of Dublin, 344.
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Privy Seals — cont.
, for Sir Francis Annesly to be Viscount
Valentia on death of Sir Henry Power,
present viscount, vrithout issue male,
345.
, Sir Francis Blundell to be Vice-
Treasurer, 345.
Sir Tibbot Dillon to be Viscount
Dillon of Costello Gallin, 345,
, Nicholas NetterviUe to be Viscount
Netterville, 348.
for surrender and regrant to Oliver
Plimket and Barnaby Scurlock, 349.
, grant of lands to Walter Sinnot in
Wexford, 350.
, Lord Digby to be constable of Phi-
lipstown, 350.
, Sir Jas. Hamilton made Viscount
Claneboy, 350.
for the rebuilding of Athlone on
Koscommon side, 351.
, Charles O'Connor, Sligo, made a
baronet, 352.
, parcel of St. Mary's Abbey, Dublin,
lately granted to Henry King, deceased,
to Lord Moore, 352.
, to accept surrender of tord Gorman-
ton's lauds and regrant without fine,
ib.
, license to import silver plate, 352.
commissioners of inquiry into State
plantation of Ulster and other planta-
tions, 352, 353.
requests a present of hawks of the
Earl of Thomond and Barl of Antrim,
355.
, to license Dr. Jas. Usher, Bishop of
Meath, to coUect the antiquities of the
British church, 353.
, Falkland to have as Deputy 2,000/. a
year, 352.
.,, concerning the charge of unchastity
made against Lady Balfour, 354.
, caveat against passing lands in fee
in Upper Ossory, 355.
, to deliver all the papers of Lord
Grandison which had been seized to
such as Lord Grandison shall appoint,
355.
annuity to Geo. Aylmer, 358.
, to take surrender, and regrant of
John Burnet, 359.
, same of Sir Bryan M'Mahon, to be
made into manor of Eowskyne, 359.
, caveat for lands of John Stuart not
to be passed to any others, 359.
, to hear the claims of precedence be-
tween Primate andArohbishop of Dub-
lin, 362.
, for granting profits of licensing ale-
houses to Sir W. Irving, 362.
, for discharge of claim against Sir
Beverley Newcomen in respect of ord-
nance for H.M. pinnace the " Moon,"
363.
Privy Seals — cont.'
for allowance of journey moneys to
Lord Deputy Falkland, 363.
, the Primate to surrender the fines of
recusants, and to be paid IfiOOt. per
annum instead, 388.
, to countenance Sir Chas. Coote in
his work of building and fortifying
Jamestown and Charlestown, 388.
, to authorise Provost Marstal of
Muuster to levy fines imposed on some
baronies to recompense George Legg,
thrice robbed by kerne and rebels,
389.
concerning lands in Longford claimed
by Sir Robt. Gordon, 389.
....,...., Sir Dudley Digges to be of the Privy
Council, 389.
, to certify number of acres in Upper
Ossory, 389.
, to inquire into the grievances done
to Sir John Hume and his lands in
Ulster, 389.
, in favour of Sir Thomas Button, in
the plantations, 389.
, for payment of Sir Thos. ROper's.
pension, 390.
, for surrender and regrant to Sir T.
Roper of registry of licenses of ale-
houses, 390.
, lands in Leitrim plantation to Sir
Robt. Pye and Thos. Potherly, 390.
, for Venetian Ainbassador to trans-
port iron ordnance, 390.
, for Sir Bdwd. FitzHarris to be made
a baronet, 391.
, Sir Dermot O'Mallan to be Baron of
Glen O'Mallan, 392.
, Sir Richard Aldworth to have Agh-
trasney, in ClanawlifFe, co. Cork, 392.
, denization of Margaret Jule and her
children, 393.
, recommends Mr. "Jas. Steward, a
young scholar, to Primate for prefer-
ment, 394.
, George Feilding, LordFeilding, made
Earl of Desmond, 394.
, 230/. to Viscount Grandison for his
transport out of Ireland, 395.
, Sir J. Erskine to be of the Privy
Council, 395.
, undertakers of Ulster to have new
patents, 396.
, Richard Lord Dingwell to have all
the lands of the late Earl of Desmond,
attainted, 397.
, Malcolm Hamilton to be Archbishop
of Cashel, 403.
Archibald Hamilton made Bishop of
Killaloe and Achonry, 403.
, Sir Talbot Dillon made Viscount
Dillon of Costello GaUen, 403.
, instructions to Falkland about re-
venue, 404.
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Privy Seals — cont.
, Sir F. Blundell made Vice-Treasurer,
404.
, ^Falkland is to grace and countenance
the Court of Wards, 405.
, Earl of Thoraond to send the King
some Irish hawks, 409.
, Bishop of Meath to be of the Privy
Council, 416.
, Christopher Cheevers to be made a
baronet, 419.
, lands of 200 marks a year to Sir Jn.
Craig, ib.
, favour to be shown to Sir Fredk.
Hamilton in his grant of the island of
Valentia, 429.
, Wm. Moore to be park keeper of the
park of His Majesty to be enclosed
near Dublin, 429.
, caveat against passing any of Phelim
M'Feagh O'Byrne's lauds, 432.
, wardship and marriage of Lord
Thurles granted to Earl of Desmond,
434.
, Captain Butler's suit with Cantwell
of Maekarky, 454.
, Sir Edw. Coke and Sir Edwin Sandys,
to be privy councillors, 456.
, the Duke of Buckingham to have the
one-fourth, of the escheated lands in
Upper Ossory reserved from the natives
on their submission, 435.
..; , leave of absence for Sir Eras; An-
nesley, 444.
, for payment of arrears of Sir T.
Dutton going to serve abroad under
Count Mansfeldt, 444.
, commission to examine witnesses in
suit of Pierce Butler, claiming to be
heir male of the Earl of Ormonde,
463.
i jEarl of Desmond to be of the Council
of Munster, 463.
, Earl of Ormond to be governor] of
the counties of Kilkenny and Carlow,
463.
, against considering lands purchased
of Scottish undertakers as purchased of
aliens and liable to forfeiture, 473.
, for the Earl of Westmeath, cleared in
the King's opinion, and to be coun-
tenanced, and his accuser to be prose-
cuted, 517.
, for W. Lecky to have lands in Long-
ford, 526.
, Sir Francis Blundell, Vice-Treasurer,
to sit with Deputy and Judges when
pricking for sheriflFs, that fit men be
chosen for the collection of revenue,
526.
.; Lord Cromwell to have his grant
passed, 527.
, for lands for Sir William Parsons,
542.
, Lord Balfour to be governor of Fer-
managh, 548.
Privy Seals — cont.
, commissions to inquire into the King's
title to lands of Scottish undertakers
forfeited for non-denization, 567.
, for Sir Edward Villiers to be Presi-
dent of Munster, 568.
, Falkland to observe the instructions
for the plantation, and to maintain in-
violate the credit of that great office,
572.
, the Earl of Ormonde's rents of the
award lands to be put out of the Ex-
chequer into the hands of the Chancel-
lor, and Vice-Treasurer to pay thereof
to the Earl IfiOOl. a year during his
obedience 572.
, Lord Valentia to have the troop of
horse vacant by death of Lord Chi-
chester, 573.
, confirming to David Boyd the lands
pm'chased of Sir Hugh Montgomery,
and forfeited for want of denization,
574.
, Lord Chancellor and others to have
one moiety of the fiues for original
writs, ib.
, Viscount Barry of Buttevant created
Earl of Barrymore, 578.
Proby, Alderman Peter, 121.
Proclamation for preservation of timber, 48.
against export of wood, 64.
, meant only to prohibit export to
England, ih.
, petition of Jno. Butler to send
some abroad, ib.
against export of timber, 91.
, matters that may be done by, as
within the King's prerogative, instead
of by Statute, 93.
, fees to be moderated, ib:
Trinity guild, or monopoly of Dublin
merchants, to be abolished, ib.
, export of wool prohibited, 94.
excessive mortuaries prohibited, ib.
, Statutes of Kilkenny to be suspended
by, ib.
for publishing and teaching universally
the book called " God and the King,"
144.
against harbouring Jesuits, 169.
, French translation of, ib.
for banishing priests, &c., 245.
for all priests, &c. to depart the king-
dom within 40 days, 399.
touching undertakers and natives in
Ulster, published April 1624, 482.
, issued for banishing titular bishops
and clergy, 459, 460.
Project for fishery on the coast of Mayo, 578,
580.
Proportions, the twelve, of the London com-
panies in Ulster, 365.
Protection for a Dutch pirate, Capt. Claes
Campaine, 559.
Provost of Trinity College, Dublin, 5.
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Provinces of Ireland, the number and extent
to remain as they are, 457.
, the attempt to claim Longford,
Meath, and Westmeath as a separate
province, ib.
, counties composing Leinster to be
entered in Council Book and enrolled
in Chancery, ib.
Provost-marshals, 262.
, itinerant employed by Chichester in
Ulster, 38.
,by this means discovered the
plot, ib.
,11.
, in Munster, 11.
, in Connaught, ib.
, in Leinster, ib.
, of Cavan and Monaghan, 195, 246.
, of Tyrone's Fermanagh, 176.
.., of Lough Foyle, 551.
of Wicklow and Wexford, 245.
, of Armagh, Tyrone, Fermanagh, 246.
, Sir Moses Hill appointed for Ulster,
153.
, their oppressions, 301.
Proud, Capt, qualified for a command in new
levies, 551.
Proudstown, co. Meath, 148.
Pynnar, Capt. Nicholas, 195, 243, 289, 429,
569.
, , report on Longford, Ely, and
O'CarroU's country, 218.
, , warrant of his appointment as
muster-master of Leinster and Ulster,
Munster and Connaught, of the men
and arms of the undertakers, and others,
227.
, estimate of repairs of fort of
Galway, 339.
, , of Limerick, Galway,
Duncannon, &c., 340.
, 378.
, his survey, 378, 387.
, , , summary of, 385.
, estimate for repair of Dublin
Castle, 479.
Pye, Sir Robert, proportion to, in plantation
of Leitrim, 390.
Puckhurst, Mr., sheriff, 572.
Pugia, 21.
Pultord, Thomas, 188.
Pulpits, inquiry if churches furnished with,
75.
Purcell, Dennis, 13.
Father Mark, 519.
, Father Thos., 322.
,Thos., 13.
Pursuivants, sending of, a grievance, 507.
Putt, William, 12.
Q.
Quartermas, John, 151.
Quartes, John, 565, 566.
Queen Elizabeth, Trinity College, Dublin, to
be called after her and King James,
415.
, ....... ....... an university projected
there, ib.
orders late Earl of Ormonde to make
a settlement on his daughter, 214.
Queen's county, return of the O'Moores and ■
other banished septs to, 121.
, fines for half a year in, 127.
, coUecter of, ii.
Queen's and King's County, distribution of
lands in, 345.
Quevenac (Cavenagh'), Father Maurice, 320.
Quiri, Father Jas., 318.
, Father Peter, 320.
Quin, see Quynhy.
Quynhy, manor of, for Danl. M'Namara, 165.
Quo warranto, brought against corporation of
Deny, 450.
, defended by them at their own cost.
ib.
, instead of the city of London, ib.
R.
Rack, the, voluntary confession of Cowcon-
naght O'Kennan, upon, 78,
Eadnorshire, Lord Lieutenant of, 560.
Eedenagh, village of, 113.
Kaghlins, 43, 46, 57, 58, 59, 215, 324.
Ramsay, Jas., 555.
, , claims to a company in new
levies, 556.
Ranby, Father Patrick, 320.
Rand, Thomas, 115,136,199.
Ranelagh, 237, 238.
.projected plantation of, 109.
Ranelagh, 523.
;.., Mary, wife of Piers Backagh Butler,
left at, in care of Phelim and Redmond
M'Feagh when pregnant, 523.
to be brought to bed there, ib.
, , when Piers went into rebellioit,
ib.
Eapho, Bishop of, 3, 138, 568.
, bishopric of, taxation of, 130.
, G. Montgomery, Bishop of, 253,
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Bapho — com.
Thos. Knox, Bishop of, 295.
Bates, book of, 143.
Bathangen, see Bathanyon.
Rathanyon, manor of, 113.
Bathbarry, 216, 509.
Bathbeggan, manor of, 113.
Bathclyne barony, 218.
Bathdronga, 169.
Bathgogan, 400, 439.
Bathdown, manor of, 577.
Bathlin Isle, see Baghlins.
Eathmore, 576.
Rathphillip, 521.
Bathwier, manor of, 1 14.
Baren, Mr., 437.
, Thomas, 331.
, , surveyor appointed by the Lon-
doners for Ulster, ib.
, , his answer to Sir T. Phillips
requiring information prejudicial to the
city of London, ib.
Raveckmaleys, 253.
Bawlins, Mr., 555.
Baymond, James, petition of, 301.
Becognizance of Lord Kery and Lixnau, 297.
Beagh, Phelimy, 181.
Eecords in Bermingham Tower, 447 .
, keeper of, ib.
Bectory houses, inquiry into state of repairs
of, 75.
Eecusants, election of magistrates in towns by,
140, 142.
John Brennagh pilloried at Cork for
abuse as bailiff in services of warrants
against, 148.
presentments of, at Kinsale, ib.
, ask to pay their fines direct to the
King, 164.
, objections to farming the fines of
12 pence a Sunday due by, at 10,OOOZ.
per annum, ib.
, , if 'generally enforced the sum
would exceed 100,000/. per annum, ib.
, , the farmers could then cause a
rebellion, ib.
, better to pay the fines directly
to H. M., ib.
, , rather than to the bishop
almoner, ib.
, , the Deputy and Council should
be the authority to enforce them, ib.
, the fines of 4,000 recusants
gives 10,000/. a year, 186.
, , if His Majesty would fix the
amount he wishes raised, the Deputy
and Council would raise it with indif-
ferency, ib.
, Waterford, Kilkenny, and Limerick
to be disfranchised and reduced to vil-
lages for electing recusant magistrates,
190.
, demands of president of, concerning
40603.
Becusants — cont.
recusants of Munster, 216, 217.
> ) of English recusants retiring to,
ib.
, enforcing attendance of, at church,
ib.
, of towns electing recusant magistrates,
ib.
, employment of fines of, ib.
, recall of children of nobility, mer-
chants, &c., from foreign schools, ib.
, fines to supply in part the mainte-
nance of some towardly young natives
to be bred up at Trinity College for
ministers among their countrymen,
277.
, in Waterford none of any quality will
conform, 367.
, , hence if the King -vvill have a
corporation there he must send new in-
habitants, ib.
, none but recusants at Waterford of fit
ability for magistrates, 257.
, English merchants to be brought over,
ib.
, fines on, for not attending Sunday
service, 329.
, report of Commissioners for inquiring
into grievances of the hardships of
recusants, ib.
, the poorer sort selected by ministers,
ib.
, , forced to fly to woods, ib.
, , or are outlawed, imprisoned,
and die of poverty, ib.
, , the commissioners suggest that
the richer sort be selected for fines,
ib.
, the bishops, judges, justices of peace,
&c., should select, not the ministers
alone, ib.
, Primate to surrender fines of, and to
receive ],000/. per annum instead,
388.
, King's wards not to be married to,
391.
, cities seek to drawback the magis-
tracies to, 393.
, recusant mayors, &e. chosen in cor-
porate towns, through trust in the
Spanish match, 455.
, , Falkland winks at this while
the match is pending, but if it fails will
fine them in Star Chamber, 455, 456.
, appoints Protestant sheriffs, except a
fewrecusaiits in counties near Dublin,
456.
, receives book of rules for regimen of
church, 458.
, , with orders for enforcing Stat.
2nd Elizabeth against recusants, ib.
, suspended on account of the
Spanish match, ib.
, but by the alteration is now to
he enforced, ib.
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Recusants — cont.
, many Protestants lost to the
English through fears that the recu-
sants would prevail, 458.
, will now tender the supremacy oath to
mayors and to all the judges, ib.
, supremacy oath tendered to officers
elected in cities, &c., 538.
, estate of Waterford city sequestered
for 12 years for contumacy and recu-
sanc)', 543, 544.
, Falkland would confiscate it and rent
it of the King for ever, ib.
of Waterford, do good service except
as to their recusancy, 549, 550.
, orders for presenting and fining of,
419.
, the ablest to be selected for fines, ib.
Recusancy of' Waterford, its only oflFence,
550.
Redshanks of Scotland, 242.
Reed, John, 368.
Regal visitation of dioceses, 68.
, commissioners for, ib.
Regalities and palatinate of the co. of Tip-
perary, 123.
, judges certificate of their opinion of
Earl of Ormonde's claim to, ib.
Register of births, deaths, and marriages,
140.
Registry of marriages, baptism, and burials,
283.
, , public register of, ib.
, King to be advised if needed,
ib.
, , whether the parish ministers
not enough, ib.
Registrar-General of monopolies and valua-
tion of lands, 399.
Reignolds,Henry, granted 600 acres in iLeitrim,
564.
, , prays for a good proportion in
the next plantation, ib.
, , his Leitrim lot poor and dis-
persed, ib.
, , and amongst the worst
sort of natives, ib.
, , , far from English under-
takers, ib.
Regulars, see Friars.
Religion, the, professors of, in Ireland, 60.
, , to be encouraged, ib.
, , the Lady Elizabeth Butler, of
the religion, ib.
, , now Lady Dingwall, ib.
, , , therefore to be restored
to Cloughgrennan and encouraged, ib.
Rents and revenues of Ireland, receiver of,
176.
Report of Lord Carew and H.M.'s attorney on
Capt. Thady Dunne's petition, 255.
of deputy and council on the Wex-
ford plantation, 303,
Rescue of prisoner, 1.
Revenue, scheme for increasing, 399.
Reversions of judicial offices illegal, 98.
, Sir Dominic Sarsfield's, Chief Justice
of Common Pleas, ib.
Rewards for robbers slain in Leinster, 269.
Reynolds, see Reignolds.
, Humfrey, 261, 448.
Reylie, John, 12.
Rhyme, petition of Bryan O'Eourke to the
King in rhyme, 264.
Rhymers, two, of the sept of the Creery's,
45.
join in the Ulster plot, ib.
form part of Eorie Oge O'Cahan's
followers, ib.
, Cowconnagh O'Kennan, rhymer or
chronicler to Conn Rory Maguire, 63.
, Maguire, dwelt with him, ib.
Rice, Father Edwd., 322.
Riche, Captain Barnaby, his pension, 174.
, , his death, ib.
Richards, George, 152, 170, 202, 336.
Riche, Sir Nathl., 345, 346, 446.
Richardson, Simon, 220.
, John, 465, 468.
Rider, John, Bishop of Killaloe, 129.
Ridgeway, George, 12.
, Sir George, undertaker in Clogher
barony, 221.
, , muster of his men and arms,
ib.
, Sir Thomas, Bart., 75, 124, 143.
, , commission to take his ac-
counts, 29.
, , treasurer at war, 10.
, his nine reasons for the con-
tinuing him in the office of Treasurer-
at-war, 88.
, is of the Privy Coupcil and
Star Chamber solely as Treasurer-at-
war, 89.
178.
, , list of his payments for the
public service, 175.
, , his claim on closing his
accounts for his service against Sir
Cahir O'Doherty, 176.
, the Lord, 241.
, , undertaker in Clogher barony,
221.
..,......, muster of his men and arms,
ib.
servitor in Tyrone, 226.
Ridgeway, Sir Thomas, sends seven or eight
books of subsidy to every county, 85.
, , his account of the mode of
rating and collection, ib.
, , , never before granted in
Ireland, ib.
, the half miracle in manner
of passing of, 86.
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Riclgeway, Sir Thomas— con*.
> , probable amount of, in
two payments, 30,000/., 86.
> ) , loss of cattle, the only
wealth of Ireland, may affect amount
of, ih,
Eingsend, house to be built at for customs'
officer, 300, 337.
Rising out. The, of M'Mahou's country,
226.
,, when due in the English Pale,
228.
Robberies and outrages worse than ever,
though less rebellion, 240, 242.
Robinson, Henry, 57.
J , his account of his being forcibly
taken a voyage to the Scottish isles,
ib.
, Richard, 582.
Rocestor, Bamaby, 476, 477.
Roche, Dominic, 143.
the Lord, 189.
, , grant of Clane, co. Kildare, to,
ih.
, , ., regrant to upon surrender,
questioned in Court of Wards, 410.
, 534.
, Maurice, ih.
the Viscount, 25.
, , his precedency, ib.
, Father Maurice, 319.
, rather Thos., 320.
, Father David, ib.
, Father Stephen, ib.
, Father John, 322.
, Theobald, 434.
Thomas, Irish gentleman at Staple
Inn, 581.
Rochelle, 316,494.
Rochellers, ship commissioned by, 567.
Rochfort, John, 334, 343.
Roderick the 3rd, Monarch of Ireland, 583.
, sumamed Conchobar, ib.
Roe, Sir Francis, 11, 285.
, , servitor in Tyrone, 226.
, muster of men and arms, ih.
, Phelime Duff M'Guille, 39.
.Robert, 483.
, Fynin, 291.
, Capt. William, 447.
Rogers, Edwd., 465, 468.
Rolack, the port of, 61.
, , Sir Randal M'Donnel's stud of
horses at, ih.
Rollestone, Mr., natives on his proportion,
CO. Armagh, 483.
Rolls, Emanuel Gifford to be Master of Rolls
in Ireland, 295.
, , after death of Sir F. Aungier, ib.
Rome, 19, 21, 22, 96.
, Tyrone intends to move from, 19.
Rome — cont.
' news of Tyrone's coming, spread
from, 69.
Roote, The, 77, 491.
,42.
) (forces from to surprise Derry,
Coleraine, &c., ib.
! , deputy governor of, 349.
Roofe, Thomas, 13.
Ropagh, 141.
Roper, Sir Thomas, 11, 251, 282, 328, 534,
449, 535.
, 343.
, petition of, 348.
, , his plantation of English at
Crookhaven, 361.
, cloth works at Dublin, ib.
, , 390,406.
, .grant of licensing alehouses to
be surrendered and new grant made,
ib.
,517.
, , letters to Falkland from Ban-
try about emissary from Spain, 534.
Roscommon co., 202, 351, 352.
, county of, amount of fines in for half
a year, 127.
, , Chs. Coote, collector of, ii.
, barony and county of, 146.
, , assizes to be held at Charles-
town, 445.
, J for 21 years, 446.
Roscrea, 236, 237. >
Eosguire, proportion of, 468.
Roskeagh, manor of, 113.
Rossoe barony, undertakers in, 223.
muster of men and arms, ih.
Eoss, CO. Wexford, 294, 577.
Eosse, collector of customs of, 3.
, diocese of, in co. Cork, Roht. Barry,
protonotary of, 348.
,his certificate of competency of Corns.
Thaddey for priests orders, ib.
Rossgarland, 350.
Rothe, Father Andrew, 320.
, Father Michl., 25.
, Robert, to be sent to England, 95.
, Mr., 118.
Rotherham, Thomas, 195, 569.
Sir Thomas, 11, 75, 141, 218, 286,
343,406, 517.
Rouen, 313.
Rowe, Edmund, 380.
,.., Mrs., undertaker in co. London-
derry, 222.
, , muster of her men and arms,
ih.
Rowley, Mr., 42, 43.
, , to be spared from the massacre
projected at Derry, ib.
, to be exchanged for Sir Neal
Garve O'Donnel and others, 43.
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Nath., servitor in Donegal, 225.
, muster of men arms, ib,
Kowskyne, manor of, co. Monaghan, 359.
Rumom-s of rebellion, 479, 480.
Ruishe, Sir Francis, 11, 75, 343.
Rush, see Ruishe.
Ruskgoragh, 169.
Russell, Mr., 384.
, , agent of Drapers' Company,
ib.
, Christopher, 199.
, Sir Thos., 557.
, Wm., 12,447.
, Sir Wm., Feagh, M'Hugh (ByrneJ,
slain fighting against, 409.
Mr., undertaker in Londonderry co.,
222.
, , servitor in Cavan, 225.
, his men and arms, ib.
Rutland, Earl of, ambassador to Denmark,
556.
Rutledge, Quinteue, 12.
Ryves, Dr. Thomas, 49.
to be judge of Court of Prero-
gative, 105.
, , a near kinsman of Sir J. Davy's
wife, ib.
, , succeeds upon the death of Dr.
Doyn, ib.
, Dr. Doyn, an Irish doctor, ib.
, , prelates object to Dr. Ryves,
ib.
, , Sir J. Davys sets forth Dr.
Ryves' qualifications, ib.
, , was educated at Winchester, and
New College, Oxford, ib.
, studied in the best universities
in France, ib.
, , proved his ability in the late
parliament here, ib.
, letter to Sir T. Lake, 173.
defending himself against dis-
pleasure of Primate and Bishop of
Meath, ib.
, , they seek to have his office
conferred on some prelate, ib.
, enumerates the lawyers how
held it, ib.
, Dr. Dunn, Dr. Ford, Mr.
Loftus, Dr. Acworth, ib.
Rym na Kearnna cayle, 71.
Ryche Barnaby, see Riche.
s.
Saoheverell, Mr. Francis, muster roll of his
lands, men, and arms as undertaker in
O'Neland, co. Armagh, 221.
> Mr., natives on his proportion, co.
Armagh, 483.
Saddle of Irish horsemen, 543.
Saint Jago, Irish college at, in Spain, 318.
Salisbury, Earl of, 571.
Salmon, James, 190.
Salmon, with other fish to Biscay for iron
and so to save Irish woods, 580.
Salt, monopoly of, 111.
Salters Company, Ulster lands, map of, 565.
I , of buildings of, ib.
Salterstown, Salters' company's buildings at,
375, 384.
; their buildings at Magherafelt
and at Salterstown, 375.
, Mr. Finche's house at, ib.
> > the proportion is in the fast-
nesses of Killetra, 376.
> , forts should be erected at Ma-
gherafelt and Moneymore, ib.
, Pynnar's survey of, 384.
) .English and Irish tenants on
their lands, 471, 472.
Sampford, Capt. John, 447.
Sandford, Capt. John, 12.
Capt., servitor in Donegal, 225.
) •••■.., muster of men and arms, ib.
Sanderson, Capt., undertaker in Dungannou
barony, 221. ■
> > muster of his men and arms, ib.
) ) assistant muster master, 229.
Sandys, Sir Edwin, 456.
) letter to lords of Council, 454.
> , thanks for being appointed to
the commission in Ireland, ib.
) his present sickness, ib.
Santey, Thomas, 71.
Seras, Edward, 568, 569.
, Anne, ib.
Sarsfield, Chief Justice Dominie, 4.
, Sir Dominic, 20, 84, 124, 199.
, the Lord, 208.
> Sir Dominic, his patent for reversion
of Chief Justiceship of Common Pleas
cancelled, 98.
' but for his merits a new patent
made on possession, ib.
recommended by Privy Coimeil
to Chichester for Chief Justice of
Common Pleas, 107.
';••;••' "defended against the complaint
ot the mhabitants of barony of Kyerri-
currechie, co. Cork, 268.
> ) style of a baronet's wife, 260.
) ) faneral honours pf, ib.
•) privileges of eldest son, ib.
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Sarsfield, Sir Dominic — cont.
, , certificate, that he made no dis-
covery of concealed lands in oo. Cork,
268.
, ,243,247.
; , directed to prove that the 40
marks for rent to the King from city
of Cork granted him is due, 243.
, , the first made a baronet in Ire-
land, 256, 259.
> , coat of arms granted, 259.
(Father Lulce, 322.
Robert, 22.
, Thomas, ib.
, William, ib.
Savage, Sir Arthur, 11, 25, 75, 138, 240, 263,
343, 406, 517.
,Robt., 12,447.
, Eowland, list of the rising out of,
226.
Savoy, the, 318.
Sayers, Hugh, chief tenant of Salters' com-
pany, 384.
Sawyer, Mr., imdertaker in co. Londonderry,
322.
, , muster of his men and arms, ib.
Sawle, dissolved abbey of, 114.
, grant to Earl of Kildare, 114.
Schools in Ulster, inquiry into ordered, 200.
for recalling children from foreign,
217.
School and glebe lands in Ulster, 47, 120.
...., lands for, provided in all the new
plantations in Leinster, 314.
, inquiry into lands of, 347.
, and how much misappropriated since
1 Elizabeth, ih.
, in plantations, 418, 419.
, masters and ushers to take > oath of
supremacy, ib.
, Papist schools suppressed, ib.
, in the free schools to be erected in
the late plantations, the masters to be
chosen from among the scholars of
Trinity College, 419.
, lands at Londonderry intended for,
500.
, but not discoverable, 501.
Scabbard, double, without chapes, 543.
, of sear cloth, ib.
Scots of Ulster, to be spared by the Ulster
conspirators, 81.
Scots in Ireland, inquiries into forfeitures of
lands of, tor want of denization, 567.
Scottish handwriting, Scottish undertakers pray
for Mr. Hannby to be a second clerk
of the Council of Ireland as under-
standing Scottish handwriting, 502.
, many inhabitants of Scotland repair-
ing to Ireland to purchase lands, 85.
, to be made denizens, ib.
Scottish Isles, the Ulster conspirators seek
aid from, 42.
Scottish Isles — cont.
iCoUo Gillespie MacDonnell's voyage
thither, 57.
visits Taxa, Colonsay, Mull, Conna,
Uist, Hirta, Eross, ib. and 58.
..., examination of Kobert Williamson,
forced to accompany him, 57.
, Sir James McConnel with rebels
from, surprises Dunavegga castle, 83.
, forces from the Scottish Isles to sur-
prise Derry, Coleraine, &e., 42.
, expedition to, 88.
, Sir T. Eidgway's remarks, ib.
, piracies off, by Sorley M'Donnell,
132, 133.
ships, impost of wines for one year
brought in Scotch ships, 139.
, robbed by a Spanish ship-of-war,
494.
, undertakers, petition for a Scot to
be appointed a second clerk of the
Council, 502.
Scotland, 32, 33,80, 81, 492.
, the T'ister conspirators promise them-
selves iiid from, 32, 33, 77.
....,...., Privy Council of, letter to Chichester,
83.
Sir Js. M'Connell with rebels of the
isles have surprised Dunavegga, ib.
, , request that Capt. Burton be
employed against them, ib.
, Heughan, King of, A.D. 215, 563.
Scottish mariners, 59.
, CoUo MacGillespie MacDonnell seizes
a boat manned by, 58.
, kills one of them, ib.
, her loading, ib.
Scottish merchant boat seized by Collo McGil-
lespie MacDonnell, one of the Ulster
conspirators, 58.
, her loading, ib.
Scoutmaster, Sir T. Dutton, 11.
Scoutmaster-General, 406.
Scurlock, Barnaby, 349.
Secret service money, 1,000?. a year out of to
President of Munster, 495.
, much ought to be allowed to deputy,
ib.
, , the utility of, ib.
Secretary of State, reversion of to Sir Dudley,
Norton, 347.
, inquiry. into the practices of the ofiice
of, ib.
Sedborough, see Sidborough.
Sedgrave, James, 581.
, Richard, Irish gentleman at Gray's
Inn, ib.
Seignories in Munster, defaults of planters of,
217.
Semon, Paul, 465, 468.
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Serjeant-at-Arms, Kobt. Dixon, for 18 years,
556.
Servitors, Irish, 31.
Sexton, George, 143.
Sir George, 339, 439.
Shaksperian manuscripts, 364 n.
Shancon, 216.
Shane, Sir Francis, 109, 110.
, , beeves payable to out of Long-
ford CO., 230, 232.
, the Lady Mary, 147.
Shannon, the river, 333, 495, 496.
, , fort built at Banagher to guard
passage of, 541.
Sheep, English, introduced into Munster dis-
couraged by newly-erected wool staplers,
252.
Shelton, Thos., 155.
Shergold, Father Wm., 319.
Sheriff's Courts, in each barony every three
■weeks, 448.
, hardship of, ib.
, Sir Fras. Bluudell, vice-treasurer, to
assist in pricking for sheriffs, 526.
, , that the revenue may be better
served, 527.
, if the oath of supremacy should be
tendered to those pricked for, 538.
of Fermanagh, 79.
Sherlock, James, 176.
, Patrick, 256, 442.
Shetland, Hollanders fishing at, 428.
Shilelagh to be included in Sir Ed. Moryson's
government of the co. of Wexford, 61.
, projected plantation of, 409.
Shipbuilding, project for in Mayo, 404.
Shingled houses, 383.
Sheyagh, Toby, 193.
Shortal, Sir Oliver, 75, 203.
Shore, Thos., 581.
Shrowle barony, 218.
Shurley, Sir George, 353.
Sherley, Mr., 557.
Sibthorpe, Christopher, 124.
Sidborough, Mr., undertaker in Fermanagh,
223.
, , muster of men and arms, ib.
Sidley, Sir Balph, 36.
Sir Eobert, Lady Lambert's answer
to his petition, 206.
Sidnham, Ensign, 556.
, Sir Edward, ii.
Sidney, Sir Henry, 197.
Sierkieran, manor of, 244.
Silk stockings, 586.
Simpil, Sir Jas., 267.
Sirment, David, 75.
Sinneth, Walter, 350.
Skaine, 114.
Skerries, Deputy St. John, lands at, 134.
Skeyne, attempt to kill by, 34.
Skiddy, Arthur, 22.
, Father Roger, 320.
Skinner, Sir John, 190.
Skinners' proportion in Londonderry, 331.
Company, Ulster lands of, 365.
, map of, ib.
, of buildings of, ib.
, Pynnar's survey of, 384.
at Crossalt, 377.
buildings at, ib.
, at Dungiven, z5.
, alias Skinners' Hall, 384.
, freeholders, British and native,
377.
, , English and Irish tenants on
lands of, 471, 472.
Skipwith, Captain Henry, 11, 447.
, Henry, letter to Sir Dudley Carleton,
133.
, Captain, his services and claims for a
company in new levies, 556.
Slane, the Lord, 249.
, , his precedency, 25.
Slanius, King of Ireland, 583.
Sligo, 202, 426, 495, 504.
, fee farms of young Earl of Kildare
in, 82.
, Daniel O'Connor Sligo contests
them with, ib.
manor of, 113.
, county of, amount of fines for half a
year in, 127.
, Chas. Coote, collector of, ib.
, composition of, 141.
Sleoghgallen Mountain, 332.
Slew Gallon, where Tyrone made his last
retreat, 528.
, castle should be built by the Lon-
doners, 528.
Slingsby, Francis, 253, 447.
Slutmulroney, territory in co. Armagh, 202.
,254.
, manor of, 254.
Smelhouze, George, 152.
Smith, Antony, 199, 406, 427.
, Capt. Antony, servitor in Armagh,
225.
, muster of men and arms, ib.
, Captain, 343.
, Edward, 447.
Gilduff, 12,447.
, Henry, ib.
, Lady, patent tor aqua vitae, 6iQ.
, Samuel, 152, 170.
, Sir Samuel, patent for aqua vitse,
532.
, , complains to the King of the
quarrel between Falkland and Chan-
cellor LoftuB, 547.
., , Thomas, 11.
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" Snail, the," in Cheapside, 585.
Soldiers, distresses of, 188.
12,000 acres- in Ulster, appointed for
hospital for maimed soldiers, made
away with, 357, 358.
, volunteers for Spain, 360.
Somerset, Earl of, 17.
Sir Thos., his rights to the jointure
lands of the Countess of Ormonde, his
wife, 337.
Soiirdis, Cardinal de, 318.
Southampton, 426.
, Eoht. Cusack, of Staffordshire, town
collector, 446.
Southwell, John, 171.
Southworth, Edward, 12.
Sowe, manor of, 113.
Spa, in Germany, 194.
, passport for Christopher Nugent to,
194.
,32,41,43, 82,90.
Spam, 154, 155, 179, 240, 250, 268.
, King of France sends a carcanet
worth 300,000 ducats to daughter of
King of Spain as a new year's gift, 21.
, project to rescue Conn, son of Tyrone,
from Sir Toby Caulfeild, and to take
him to Spain, ib.
, conspirators design to send Lother
M'Donnel to, for aid to surprise Derry,
&c., 43.
, Sir John Digby, late ambassador in,
122.
, Irish ships off coast of, 307.
, , Sir Toby Caulfeild's gallantry
in the attack of, under Lord Thos.
Howard, ib.
, Captains Delahoyde, Neale, Maguire,
and Donnel warranted to raise Irish
volunteers for service in Spain, 300.
, Captains Neale and Maguire are
grandsons of the traitor Tyrone, ib.
, , restrictions in the warrants, ib.
, , warrants annulled, 363.
, Capt. Fitzgerald seeks warrant to
raise men in the English pale, ib.
, , licensed for 300, ib.
, Captains Delahide and Fitzgerrett
delay to send away their men for, 393.
, Captain Maguire, eldest son of an
arch traitor, suffers his men to wander
about in dangerously large troops, ib.
J , rides in Monahan, Fermanagh,
and Donegal, ib.
, and entifing youths to go
abroad for education, ib.
J , to be hindered, 394.
, the King of, must expect freedom for
the religion of his daughter when
Queen of England, 451.
, and for her followers, ib.
penal laws must be at first suspended
by the King's prerogative, 452.
, repeal to come later, ib.
am — cont.
> Tyrone and Tyrconnell said to have
gone, into Spain, 476.
,in order to Ireland, ib.
, , with forces, ib.
, rumours of danger from, 456.
great army in, raising, ib.
, .orders for like, to Naples and
Low Countries, ib.
, the King gets all Irish he can collect,
ib.
, Irish regiment in Low Countries
doubled, ib.
orders for more soldiers sent to
Naples, Low Countries, and Indies,
ib.
, proclamation for banishing of priests
sent to Spain, Pope, and Emperor, ib.
King of, 492, 535.
, has began hostilities at sea, ib.
, , , as rumoured by an Irish
pilgrim from Spain, ib.
...., ship oE Drogheda arrested by a
Spanish ship of war, 494.
, Capt. Tyrrell, Tyrone's chief trust,
reports to Falkland the design of a
Spanish invasion by west coast, 495.
, CEneas Callahan comes out of, with a
Dominican friar, 496.
...., , reports that the Irish regiment
in the Low Countries, 2,000 in number,
is to be sent by Spain into Ireland,
ib.
, , to land near Galway, ib.
, .reports of Spanish fleet ready
for Ireland, 498.
, archbishop expected from, in Ireland,
498.
, , priests take heart, 499.
, Church of, 504.
, spies to be sent to, 513.
, Falkland's letter concerning intelli-
gence from Spain, 533.
, , Sir T. Roper's, to Falkland,
concerning same, 534.
, , Earl of Cork to Falkland about
same, 535.
, Earl of Bristol's embassy to, 556.
, debts of merchant strangers in Spain,
all called in, 566.
, , to supply funds for fleet, ib.
, ambassador of, 327.
, at Rome, 89.
, , , Tyrone frequents his
house, ib.
, said to betray His Majesty's
words about Falkland to the recusants,
460.
, Irish dogs for, 183.
Spanish letters, 535.
to Friar Cornelius O'Driscol,
536.
fleet, 307.
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attacked by Frobisher at Azores
Isles, 307.
, Sir Toby Caulfeild's
courage there, ib,
Spanish match, rumoured that the
Prince was married, and that the Duke
of Buckingham carried the cross before
him, 432.
....„ , unexpected return of the Prince,
440.
, nobility and gentry of pale
propose to send agents to congratulate
him on his safe return, ib.
, a large subscription promoted,
441.
, Falkland suspects other ends,
ib.
, instrument of subscription, ib.
, rates of assessment on, earls,
viscounts, &c., 442.
, subscribers' names, ib.
(letters of a nobleman with the
purposes intended, ib.
Catholic primate to Pope and
Cardinals concerning the Prince's ex-
pected marriage, 451.
suspension of penal laws to be
aimed at rather than repeal, 452.
..., , the Parliament being intractable,
ib.
this suspension to be made an
article of the marriage treaty, ib.
... ..."". , suspension should commence on
the agreement and before the actual
marriage, 453.
, hopes of, makes corporations
elect recusant mayors, 455.
, Falkland makes Protestant
sheriffs, 456.
, except a few recusants near
Dublin, ib.
, , why this exception, ib.
book of rules received from the
Lords of the Council for enforcing
Statute 2nd Elizabeth, and for banish-
ing by proclamation the titulary bishops,
vicars-general, and other priests, begun
beibre the Prince's journey to Spain,
but suspended on his departure, 458.
-,.., danger in Ireland from breach
of, 473, 474.
, in confidence of, friaries built
and collections for building of churches
made, 458.
Lords of the Council convey the
King's order for a further suspension
of penal laws because of the match, 464.
, , but innovations by raising
religious houses, &c. must be sup-
pressed, 464.
, debates in Parliament on the
match, 470.
, reported from abroad that as
soon as Parliament is ended the match
will be consummated, 498.
Spanish match — cont.
, Falkland's fears of rebellion
through failure of, 484, 486.
, joy of the exiles at its failure,
504.
, Spain will send them to Ireland
with an army, ib.
, report that it was broken off by
King of Spain, ib.
, ., because liberty of con-
science was refused by King James, ib.
, preparations by Spain and the
Pope, ib.
, invasion of England also in-
tended, 505.
, schemes of defence, 510, 511-
514.
the Irish in Flanders rejoice at
breach of, 537.
Spanish-Irish plot, 533, 537.
, abstract of, 538.
, Lord Carew's alarm at, 546,"
547.
coast (Spanish), molested by Turkish
and Dutch men-of-war, 566.
pikes of Spanish fashion, 542.
Spaniagh, Dounel, his pension surrendered,
87.
, , granted to Sir Eoger Jones, ib.
Spaniards, the, measures defensive against
any invasion by, 510.
, northern counties will probably
be the place, ib.
, , captain of prime quality should
be made superintendent of those
counties, 511.
, every 1,000 acres should pay
20s. to him, ib.
, governer of Waterford expects an in-
vasion of a Spanish fleet at Waterford,
566.
letter of intelligence, ib.
, attack by Sir Thos. Burrowes, 307.
, , Sir Toby Caulfeild's gallantry
there, ib.
, , his services at siege of
Kinsale, 308.
, how to be opposed if once landed,
516.
Sparke, Mr. Justice, 52.
Speaker's House, letter dated from, 365 n.
Spencer, Sander, 368.
Spencer, James, 190, 491.
, , his petition and that of other
planters in Carbrie, co. Cork, ib., ib.
Spinola, Marquis of, 535.
has 120,000 men in Flanders,
537.
Springham, Mathew, 121, 449.
Spnrry, Thos., 448.
Spy, Nealle King, an English spy, 177.
detail of his services to Queen
Elizabeth and King James, ib.
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St. Barbe, Capt., 343, 406.
, John, 141, 406.
St. George, George, 447.
St. John, Captain Oliver, 199,-208.
, his qualification for a command
in new levies, 551.
, commanded two King's ships to
the northern fishing, ib.
fought bravely at Kinsale, ih.
, , and at Newport, ib.
, Capt., 447.
, , 51, 87, 115, 208, 353.
, , surrenders mastership of ord-
nance, 15.
, , apologises to Winwood for not
sooner informing him of his surrender
of the office of ordnance to Sir Toby
Canlfeild, 17.
, , complains that the judges of
Dublin usurp the jurisdiction of the
President and Council of Connaught,t6.
,, , neglect of the bishof) and clergy
of Connaught, 17, 18.
,..'...,47.
, , receives H. M.'s thanks for his
services at Dunavegge, ib.
, , thanks Winwood for the office
of the Tower, 94.
, , commission to the Deputy, 128,
131.
, , Lords Justices to deliver him
the sword as Lord Deputy, 129.
, Winwood to, 131.
...-. , lands at Skerries, 134.
, ....;,, ceremonial on his recep-
tion, 134.
, , muster roll of his lands, men,
and arms, as undertaker in Oneland,
CO. Armagh, 221.
, , and as servitor, ib., 225.
, first project for plantation of
Longford ih 1618, 230.
, , , Leitrim, O'CarroU's, M'Cogh-
lan's, and Mulloy's countries to be
planted in 1619, ib.
, second project, 231.
J , how he dealt with the outlaws
of Tyrone and Londonderry, 262.
J , 300 killed by means of their
fellow natives, the soldiers, or hanging
in the three last years, ib.
J in winter deals with them for
submission, ib.
, those who have been pardoned
or have agreed to depart never have
rebelled again, 263.
, , outlaws in Low Leinster, near
the Wexford plantation, ib., and 304.
, some from Tipperary gone with
Capt. Jas. Butler to service of King of
Poland, ib.
, it would be an ease to Ireland,
if some foreign prince drew 100,000
away, ib.
St. John, Captain Oliver — cont.
.....,..., , he and the Council have toiled
and laboured through three plantations
and were then ready to go on with a
fourth, 306.
, hears the complaints of the
Wexford natives against the plantation,
and then imprisons them, 306.
, , thanks the Lords of Council
for keeping some in restraint to send
to Virginia, ib.
, , 200 native freeholders of Lei-
trim appear at Dublin and sign a sur-
render, 310.
, complains that some of the
Longford undertakers have not come
over, ib.
, created Viscount Grandison of
CO. Limerick, 312.
, , recalled, 313.
, , defends himself to Sir T. Eoe
against the slanders of one Jefson at
Court, 331.
, will resign when the King re-
quires it, ib.
, , the King glories in such a ser-
vant, and St. John will find him a
master willing to reward his labours,
334.
, , pleads for the army's pay as for
a wretched, naked, and almost starved
soldier, 349.
, , speaks as a dying man, at the
perolose of his government, ib.
, ordered to deliver the sword to
Sir Adam Loftus and Lord Powers-
court, 350.
, appointed with Chichester and
Carew to hear Sir T. Phillips' charges
agamst the city of London, 515.
St. Leger, Sir Wm., 393, 555.
, , letter to Conway, 564.
, in the event of Lord Chichester
hopes for his troop of horse, ib.
St. Mary's Abbey, Dublin, 352.
, surrender to be made of a grant
of to Lord Claneboy and Sir Jas.
Carroll, 402.
St. Patrick's Cathedral, 134.
Synod at St. Patrick's Cathedral at Dublin,
49.
St. Patrick's ridges, 418.
Saint Columba, Cuchorgeerye O'Duinningea-
nan's report of the history of the Glyns
of Antrim from the life of St. Columba,
215.
Staff, Irish horseman's, 543.
, saddle of, of morocco leather, ib.
Stafford, Sir Thos., 555.
Staggs, the, of Broadhaven, 581.
Standish, Thos., 253.
Standon, Sir Anthony, 90.
Stanhoe, Mr., muster of his men and arms as
undertaker in Oneland, co. Armagh,
221.
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Stanshavv, Mr., natives on his proportion, co,
Armagh, 483.
Stanley Giles, 200, 245.
, James, 58.5.
SirWm., 154, .535.
, , in Low Countries, ib.
Staple Inn, Irish gentlemen at, 581.
Staples, Thomas, 448.
Stapleton, Mr., 556, 557.
Staple towns, 336.
, Youghall made a, 164.
, for sale of wood, suggestion as to,
150.
Star Chamber Court, see Court of Castle
Chamber.
Star Chamber of Ireland, 249, 257.
, Sir T. Eidgeway, in commission of,
as Treasurer-at-war, 89.
,...,...., , deprecates disposal, ib.
, fines in, 363.
Star Chamber of England, rules of to be ob-
served in Castle Chamber, 507.
Statham, Abraham, 413.
Stationers, Company of, 192.
Statutes, 5 Edward IV., 59.
,llHen. VII., 150.
, 11 Elizabeth, c. 10., ib.
, 13 Elizabeth, c. 4., ib.
, 3 Elizabeth, 123.
, printed book of incomplete, 27.
, does not contain all in force, ib.
, against native Irish, ib.
, disabilities against in social life to be
repealed, ib.
, but not those against their bearing
office, ib.
, for attainder of Tyrone and his ac-
complices, 93.
Stealths, rules for following tracks of in co.
Down, 153.
Steere, John, 195.
Stephens, Mr., provost martial, Dublin, 479.
Stevenson, Kobert, 448.
Stewart, see Stuart.
Steward, Alexander, undertaker in Donegal,
223.
, , muster of men and arms, ib.
, Andrew, undertaker in Dungannon
Ijarony, 221.
, , muster of his men and arms,
ib.
, Ensign James, 556.
, Sir William, 344.
, Sir Francis, 517.
, Jas., 394.
Stewart, Sir James, 221.
, undertaker in Strabaue barony,
230.
, , muster of his men and arms,
ib.
, John Oge,46.
, Lodovick, 556.
Stewart — cont.
, William, 32, 41.
, , is relied on by the conspirators
for helping to rescue Con, son of Tyrone,
out of Charlemont Fort, 41.
, , married to Sir Cormac (Me
Baron), O'Neil's daughter, 80.
, , partaker in the plot, 80, 81.
.., Sir John, undertaker in Donegal,
223.
, , , muster of men and arms,
ib.
, undertaker in Clogher barony,
221.
, , , muster of his men and
arms, ib.
, William, undertaker in Donegal, 224.
, , , muster of his men and
arms, ib.
, Sir William, 406.
Stocke, Captain, 140.
Stocks, committed to, tor two days and nights,
37.
Swords, 20 men provided with by the Ulster
conspirators, 44.
, Eorie Oge O'Cahan rides with sword
by his side, 45.
Stockdale, Thos., 334.
, clerk of pells and tallies, 550.
Stoughton, Anthony, 76.
John, 76.
Stonxton, the Lord, 471.
Strabane barony, undertakers in, 221.
, , muster of their men and arms, i6.
, , , place for, 229.
, outlaws in, 263.
Earl of Abercorn and the undertakers
of, 515.
, , surrender and re-grant of to, ib.
Straits of the Mediterranean, 580.
, Irish pilchards vented there, ib.
Strange, Edward, 368.
, Solomon, 143.
Strangford manor of, 113.
river, 137.
Strang, Father Peter, 318.
, Father Nicholas, ib.
Mr. Laurence, ib.
, Brother John, 319.
Strong, Friar, 535.
habited as a merchant, travels
in Falkland's train, ib.
Strowde, John, 12.
Stuart, James, 557.
, , Ludovick, ii.
, Walter, ib.
, Sir William, 11.
Subsidy, 49, 50,61.
' granted by prelates and clerffy of
province of Armagh, 49.
> '''lis of passed by Parliament, ib.
' ; ■with the fullest consent, 6l
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Subsidy— co»<.
, some of the Irish tell Blundell they
would have given another subsidy but
for their late losses by cattle, 51.
, the King thanks Parliament for, 54.
, Act of. Sir T. Ridge-way's account to
Winwood of rating under, 85.
, , the rating of the commissioners
and assessors, ih.
, , of the nobility by the Lord
Deputy, ib.
, , the half miracle in passing of,
86.
, probable amount of, ib.
, will not be collected in coin, 95.
, unless it come from England,
ib.
Subsidy monej-, slow of coming in, 561.
, delays the march of the new levies,
ib.
" Sugar Loaf," the sign of, in Thomas Street,
162.
Sullivan, Father Tady, 320.
, Father Cornelius, 322.
Supremacy oath, Londoners pray to keep
natives who will take, 2.
, mayors of corporate towns inMunster
and Leinster summoned before Court
of Castle Chamber, 123.
, to be fined for taking office before
taking oath of supremacy, ib.
, wards, having attained to age, delay
suing their livery to avoid taking, 172.
, school masters, &c. to take, 418.
, officers of towns corporate, ib.
, tendered in cities, &c. to elected
officers, 538.
, bonds for appearance taken from
those reftising to take it, ib.
, , and new elections ordered, tJ.
, many towns in Munster elected recu-
sants, believing that no further pro-
ceedings will be taken, ib.
, would take oath of allegiance, ib.
, Deputy and Council ask directions,
ib.
Surgeon to the State, Dr. Edm. Cullon, 11 .
Surgeons, Wm. Clowes and Michael Andrew,
His Majesty's surgeons, 583.
Surgeon-General, see Chirurgeon-General.
Surrenders and re-grants, clause for remittal
of intrusions, &c. in re-grants, pre-
judice revenue, 171, 172.
of the Birnes country and Clancapp,
248.
Survey, Wexford lands measured by the line,
305.
Surveyor-General, 199.
, deputy, ib.
Sutton, Garret, an Irishman, servant to the
Duke of Lennox, 180.
Gulies, 421.
, William, 442.
Sweden, sending of (Irish) soldiers to, 38.
) , Sir T. Eidgeway's remarks, ib.
Swords, gifts of, between Irish, 30.
Sword of State, the, Chichester to deliver to
the Lords Justices, Archbishop of
Dublin, and the Chief Justice of King's
Bench, 99.
, ,115,116.
, Chichester fixes 11th Feb. 1616 to
deliver up, 116.
borne before the Lords .Justices to
Christ Church by Sir Chas. Coote,
346.
, on return to Castle by Lord Caulfeild,
ib.
Swords, with Irish hilts, 543.
, and double scabbards, ib.
of searcloth, ib.
Sidney, Sir Henry, 38, 93.
, , his life-long monopoly of tann-
ing, 93.
, , being dead, the Deputy's power
arises, ib.
Symcote, John, 151.
Sympson, Gregory, 585.
Synnot, Walter, 28.
T.
TaaSe, see Tafe.
, SirWm., 141, 335.
, William, 433, 442.
, Edward, of Cookstown, co. Louth,
581.
, an Irish gentleman at Staple Inn, ib.
Tady, Father Bemd., 322.
Talbot, Adam, 349.
, Piers John Fassaughroe, 577.
, Sir William, 440, 442.
, John, 442.
, William, servitor in Cavan, 225.
, , , muster of men and arms,
ib.
TaUagh, 535.
Tallough, CO., Waterford, 565.
Tanistry and gavelkind, 149.
Tanning of leather. Sir Henry's monopoly of,
93.
, , he being dead, other deputies
may grant licenses, ib.
, grant for, in Carlow, 532.
, Falkland angry that the Lord
Chancellor Loftus will not pass it, 532,
540.
Tarraghter, The, 76.
, Brian Crossach's house in the, 78.
Tarrlaugh, M'Edmond, 36.
Tassaggard, 299.
Taxa, Isle of, harbour at, 6.
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Taylor, Christr., 207.
, Mr., undertaker in Cavan, 222.
, , , muster of men and arms,
ib.
, Eobt, 565.
Tedannaugh, rectory of, 253.
Temple, Sir James, 36.
.William, 297.
Temple Shannon, 293.
Tenby, see Timbey.
Terbish, Wm., 339.
Termon-I-Grady, alias Tomgrany, 276.
Terrell, Sir John, 232.
Terry, Arthur, servitor in Donegal, 225.
, muster of men and arms,
ib.
, David, 289.
Edmond, ib.
Thaddey, Comls., 348.
Theobald, Sampson, petition, 539.
, , for time to finish his building
as undertaker in Fercal, ib.
, , and license to alien to any
person English or Irish, ib.
, , undertaker in King's County,
565.
, to have time to perform his
buildings, ib.
, , but not to alienate, ib.
Thinne, Capt., 524, 555, 556.
Thomas Court, Dublin, privileges of citizens
in, 335.
Thomlinson, Theodore, 175.
Thomond, Barlof, 11, 13, 75. ,
, Donagh, Earl of, 187, 190, 192, 193,
198, 205, 240, 245, 251, 253, 256, 269,
343, 353, 406, 434, 447, 517, 539, 571.
, 343,353.
, , made President of Munster, 19.
, his letter to Sir Clement Ed-
monds, 205.
, his nephew Patrick, ib., 211,
213.
, , St. John's letter to, 211.
, , , , concerning complaint of
him by his nephew Patk. Eitzmorris,
ib.
, , his letter to Lords of Council
asking instructions for enforcing reli-
gion in Munster, 216, 217.
, , King asks him for a present of
hawks, 353, 409.
, commander of forces in, 11, 406.
, province of, 119.
Earl of, 119, 121, 141, 143.
, governorship of, 141.
, government of, patent of for Lord
Ibreckhan, 187.
, composition of, and of Connaught,
109.
Thorneoroft, Sir Benj., 407.
, , seized near Armagh, and car-
ried to the woods, ib.
, , to force him to obtain a
pardon for some of the O'Neales, i6.
, reprisals on the fajnilies of the out-
laws threatened by the Deputy and
Council, 408.
, ;, they submit, restore Sir Ben-
jamin, and appear with halters round
their necks, ib.
Thurles, 141.
, Earl of Ormonde's manor of, 214.
Thurles, Viscount, fears of St. John that he
may fortify and maintain his castles
awarded by H.M. to Lord Dingwell,
236.
, , Sir Jno. Everard informs St.
John of Lord Thurles' proceedings, ib.
, , purges himself to St. John of
intent to resist the King's award, ib.
, , admits the putting oi two men
into the Castle of Kilkenny, ib.
, , , and directing his tenants
of Nenagh and other houses with
orders not to deliver them up until
ordered, 237.
, , excuses his riding through the
country with his followers, ib.
, called before the Deputy and
Council and forbidden to do such
things, ib.
, , his contempt committed by re-
ceiving the rents of the lands awarded
to Lord Dingwell, 255.
, saluted by cannon when set
ashore, [A.D. 16—], 271.
, Lord, wardship and marriage of
granted to Eichard Earl of Desmond,
434. ,
, Viscount Thurles lost at sea, near
Holyhead, 270.
, , the sheriff and justices of
, Anglesea to search for his goods, ib.
, Lady Thurles's petition, 419.
, against part of her join-
ture being extended, ib.
Tichborne, Capt., 343, 517. .
.......... Sir Henry, 439, 461.
Till, Henry, 13.
Tillage, lack of, 445.
, one cause of absence of coin, ib.
, should be enforced, ib.
Timber woods wasted, contrary to proclama-
tion, 48.
export of by East India merchants,
91.
Timbey, 426.
Timoleague, 216.
, Abbey of, 535, 537.
Timoge, see Tymock, ib.
Tin mines to be searched for, 426. '
Tirrell, Richard, 299.
, Garret, 494. '
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Tirkennedy barony, servitors in, with muster
of their men and arms, 224.
Tipperary, Palatinate courts of Earl of Or-
monde in, 3.
, ,33.
, charter of liberties of, 3.
) , Earl of Ormond prays renewal
of, ib.
jBarl of Ormond's liberties of 120, 122,
123, 124.
.the rendezvous of priests and Jesuits,
217.
, fines in, 127.
, collector of, ib.
, county of, 263, 266.
, outlaws in, allowed to go with Capt.
Js. Butler to service of King of Poland,
263.
.quo warranto against Walter Earl of
Ormonde for his claim to the Liberties
of Tipperary, 288.
Tithe milk, suspensioi of, in Ulster planta-
tion, 16. '^
demanded by Ulster bishops and
clergy, 22, 24.
never payable before in Ireland, ib.
, difficulties of collectors, ib.
, ministers murdered for, ib.
, Primate Hampton thanks Winwood
for the support of the Privy Council
concerning, 66.
Tobacco, 585, 586.
, lease 6f custom on, and on tobacco
pipes, 316.
Tobin, James, secret information from France
to Lord Carew, 312, 316,317.
, , about the Irish in Spain,
ib.
, , if Emperor, Pope, and King of
Spain, had an army in Ireland would
serve the King against them all, 317.
, , asks the privilege of making
six knights in Ireland, ib.
, , , by their fees to maintain
himself, ib.
, Captain, informer recommended by
Falkland, 478.
, , letter to Conway, 531.
, , was employed in the late wars
of Ireland, ib.
, , seijeant-major in Lord Dun-
sany's regiment, ib.
, , his petition for concealed lands,
ib.
, , to be recommended to Duke of
Buckingham for his past services, 549,
558.
Toleration, suspension of penal laws during
Spanish match, 455.
, insolence of recusants through, 456.
, the match being off, proclamation
issued for banishing all titular clergy
and for enforcing 2d Klizth., 458, 459,
460.
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Toleration — cont.
701
' expected through the Spanish match,
455,456.
Tomgrany, alias Termon, I'Grady 276.
Tonery, Thos., servant to Lady Thurles, 270.
Tonnagh, 465.
Tooaghee, territory, co. Antrim, 202.
,254.
, manor of, 254.
Tookfield, Mi-.,302.
Tooles, the, conspiracy among, 577.
Toome Castle, 37, 284, 292, 343.
constable of. Sir Thos. Phillips, 12.
constable of, castle of, 406.
Touragh, barony of, Irish tenants on under-
takers proportions in, co. Fermanaeh,
468. ^
> on Derrinefogher, Malcolme,
Archbishop of Casshell, ib.
.., on Tallagh, Sir John Homes,
.., on Dromer, Sir John Dunbars,
. , on Dromreagh, Secretary Veele's,
ib.
"ib.'
, Dromcose, George Home's,
'ib.
) , on Dromisleagh, Sir W.Coles, ii.
Toppsland, 114.
Torture, voluntary confession of Cowconnagh
O'Kennan, obtained by the rack, 78.
Touchet, see Tuchet.
Toulouse, 318.
Tourns, sheriffs tourns or courts, and their
aggressions, 301.
Tower of London, 251, 275, 521, 571.
, 179.
, the Irish knights there, ib.
, Sir Cormac McBaron, Sir Neil
O'Donnel, Sir Donel O'Cahan, ib.
records in, 299.
Ulster knights in, 345.
, yearly allowances for, ib.
,498.
, brother of Henry O'Eourke in, 497.
, Falkland suggests to Henry to go to
England to sue for a pension, ib.
, , wUl arrest him if he does not
go, ib.
Towns corporate, obstinacy of recusants in,
142.
, lands for, provided in all the new
plantations in Leinster, 314.
Town reedes, planters in Longford to build
in, 231.
Towns of the staple for wool suggested, ISO.
, ancient and new, ib.
Tracks, for levying tracks in co. of Down,
153.
., Act of State for, ti. ;
., statute 6 Edw. 6 for, n, ib. j
., custom of, to be abolished, 355.
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Trackers, see Tracks.
Trade, inquiry into decay of, 347.
, four deputies to be elected, one in
each province, to attend the Lords of
Council upon, 402.
, Sir Hugh Clotworthy elected deputy
for Ulster to treat of trade, 410.
, Sir Christ. Plunket for Leinster,
W. J. Tristeene for Connaught, 415.
, export of wool from Ireland to Eng-
land suggested, 424.
, Longford, Meath and Westmeath not
a province apart, 457.
, ..., but part of Leinster, ih.
, their declining to elect a de-
puty for trade overruled, ib.
Trained bands, every county to have, 399.
Tralee, 170.
Trayll, James, 152.
Treasonable speeches, of Priest M'Murpheu,
30.
, , one of the Ulster plotters, ih.
, of Brian Maguire, 31.
, of Art. O'Neil, ib. and 32.
, of Brian Crossach O'Neil, 32, 33,
40.
Treasurer and Vice-Treasurer-at-War, nine
reasons by Sir T. Ridgeway for con-
tinuing him in the oflSce, 83.
, list of payments to, 164.
, Lord Docwra, 406.
, Lord High of Ireland, Chichester
appointed, 128.
, deputy St. John to deliver him the
White Staff, 132.
, , account of its delivery, 135.
Trees, see Timber.
Trevor, Edward, 127, 136, 447.
, Captain Edward, 115.
, Sir Edward, 439, 483, 552.
, Sir Richard, 12, 111.
, William, 13.
Trevillian, George, 12.
Trimleston, the Lord, 442.
, , his son and heir to be sent to
England for education, 83, 84.
Trim, parish of, 148.
Trinity College, Dublin, 4, 5.
, (Scheme for new foundation of,
5.
, the King to be named joint
founder of with Queen Elizabeth, 5.
, , to be both college and uni-
versity, ib.
^ instructions by Archbishop of
Canterbury for founding a university
as well as college there, 4, 5.
, , to be new named, 5.
, to be called College of the
Blessed Trinity in the University of
Dublin, founded by Queen Elizabeth
find King James, ib.
, , Lord Lixnaw's son at, 66.
Trinity College, Dublin — cont.
, , Lords Justices to win people to
send their sons to, 102.
,120.
, , to keep lecture at Christehurch,
189, 201.
, guardians to send their wards
to be brought up at, ib.
, , their surrender of their Manor
Court of Kilmacrenan, co. Donegal,
202.
Francis Edgeworth, their at-
torney for surrender, 203.
, Act of State binding the Col-
lege to suspend renewals of leases of
their Ulster lands for a time, 207.
, names of vice-provost, fellows,
and scholars of, ib.
, , submit to Act of State concern-
ing their coDege lands, 247.
, , founded for breeding up the ,
natives in religion, 277.
, , should educate some towardly
young natives to be ministers among
their countrymen, ib.
,254.
, , Tooaghie, co. Armagh, and
Slutmulroney, co. Fermanagh, and
Kilmacrenan, co. Donegal, formed
into three several manors, 254.
., , petition that they be paid their
pension, 361.
, , wards to be brought up at, 391.
...., their pension, 420.
, their petition for, ib.
, , favour to, as of good use to the
church, 457.
, Deputy and Council urge pay-
ment of their annuity, ib.
, , petition of the college, ib.
....,575.
Trinity guild, monopoly of Dublin merchants
by, to be abolished by proclamation,
ib.
, Statute not needed, as it is within the
King's prerogative, ib.
Tristeene, John, 141.
Troughton, Christ., 131.
Trumbull, Mr., King's agent with Archduke,
91.
, , favours Capt. P. Preston, ib.
, , brother of Viscount Gormanston,
ib.
Tuam, Archbishop of, 141, 286, 496.
, ecelesiastioal province of, regal visita-
tion of, 67, 74.
, meeting of priests of diocese of, 496.
Tnchet, Sir Marvin, 92.
, Sir Eerdinando, ih.
, , their lands in Lord Audley's
proportion, ib.
, , of the Omey in Tyrone, ib.
Tuite, Edw., 442.
, Sir Edmond, 386.
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Tuite, Walter, 577.
Tuitestowu, 335.
TuUah, proportion of co. Fermanagh, 468.
Tullagha, half barony of, in oo. Cavan, 170.
, wine licenses in, ib.
Tullaughoncho, 170.
J wine licenses in half-harony of, ib.
Tullaghuaglogge, co. Sligo, 146.
, manor of, erected, ib.
TuUeophelim, the Viscount, see Theobald
Butler.
, Viscount, 389.
J Jebt of, to Eobt. Kennedy, ib.
,462.
, manor of, 26.
, the Lord, 522.
Tulleknougher barony, undertaker in, 222.
, , their men .and arms, ib.
, , servitors, 225.
Tullenegeane, proportion of, 469.
Tullie, 583.
Tulliegarvy barony, muster of servitors, men,
and arms in, 525.
Tulske, 202.
, manor of, co. EoBoommon, 146.
Tullyakteyue, 32.
, church at, ib.
Turk, the, 505,
Turks, King of Poland to have liberty to raise
men in Ireland against the invasion of
the Turks, 334, 335.
, three Turkish ships of war on coast
of Spain, 567.
Turlogh, 141.
Turner, James, 199.
Turpin, Fahagh, 182.
Tuoghmore, 165.
Tuoghtobber, parish of, 205.
Tyrconnell, 46.
..., country of, 492, 520.
, Earl of, 179, 180, 201, 476.
jNeal King, an English spy, saw
him and Maguire visit the Spanish
ambassador in London, preparatory to
their flight, 177.
, Countess of, hardship of stopping her
pension and those of other ladies, 395.
, , prays for payment, 397.
, .,...., petition of Lady Stuart O'Don-
nell against her mother and Nich. Bar-
newall, of Turvey, her husband, 420.
Tyrconnell, the Countess of, 447.
Tyrconnell, Count of, 537.
, , he and Count Berehaven at
Madrid, much respected by King and
Court, ib.
Tyrone and Londonderry, counties of, Eivelyn
M'Conor O'Neale, leader of the band
that troubled the plantation there, ar-
rested, 146.
Tyrone, county of, 32, 35, 38, 39,
, , fines for half a year in, 127.
Tyrone, county of— coni.
, , provost-martial of, 176.
, , muster roll of undertakers,
221.
.., , of servitors, 226.
• -, ■ , agreement of Sir Toby Caul-
feild and the justices of Tyrone with
Capt. G. Alleyne, for his pay as muster
master, 229.
• •, , , to muster twice a year,
ib.
.., , places of mustering, ib.
.., , , for undertakers, ib.
.., , , for servitors, ib.
.., , names of assistant captains,
ib.
,250.
.., , provost-martial of, 246.
.., , rebels in, 250, 262.
.., , mode of destruction of, ib.
.., , governor of. Sir Toby Caul-
feild, 307.
.., , Commissioners of Inquiry in,
439.
.., 80,510.
.., parties of rebels in, 474.
.., Earl of, 179, 182, 360, 569.
.., , his intention to remove from
Rome, 19.
, Shane Crone, and another, his
messengers to Ireland, ib.
.., , Conn, his son, prisoner with
Sir Toby Caulfeild, ib.
, conspiracy to deliver him, 29-
34.
.., , and to take him to Spain, 32.
, reports of Tyrone's return, 35,
43, 49, 64, 66.
.., , his son Conn Neale M'Grigie,
43.
.., , to be sent over to England,
54.
.., , reports of his intentions to in-
vade Ireland, 22.
.., the Irish would welcome him,
69.
. , , ....... priests and friars spreading news
of his coming, ib.
.., Chichester has prisons full of
Irish because of this, ib.
.., , his two principal confederates.
Crone and Connor to be sent to Ire-
land, 69, 70.
, Connor followed Tyrone to
Kome in hopes of a bishopric, 70.
.., , Crone prays Chichester to make
him tenant of part of Ennishowen,
whereon he was bom, ib.
.,, ;,, and to allow him to return,
ib.
.., , , his letter to his wife, 70,
71.
,., , Connor is confessor to Tyrone,
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, {\nsv>uoi- ;vt l'h;»'l*»K>«t,r*.
, ,, CvH<n «o Kwijjv. Ills stw, SO.
ISritftn Ox\v-!S!>v'hV vUvlaratious
h> Revhmmd Majt-Hifv* aK>«t. tA.
Vv'! Rw .V(t»iu>l(-v ivf.jis.
sol's lUlgritUn, uoar 0«Wi>v> w
-....> R>tj;vlrt\M, tv^ (>o (vissts.! b_v thif
Kins; tv> Johu ItuUo, :>s thevv was «o
timu to iosort a «>viiijj tl>r u in Aot i>t'
.\,tt;»uuU'c, JJ.'S. y4,
(.\>»u, his sv>j»> sowt tv> Kt<M\
, siatutv i,vf Attaimtor ot', S, 4.
« , aooomit t>f him aiul his ivuutoss
at Koiut', SS.
, , his ai>i>oa>';\inv, ti,
his hoiH^, Si>,
his witVs, iH>,
, honnaovls with Wiuiato l.om-
bat\\, itt.
..,., t\'«lU(\s,s of 'ISlVMo's loStOV
sisiov, iK
, hoi- hiislvuHU Niohobs
IUUwviUhI tVU-UtS hvT t\\»H luVHU' to
Iivlami, s>0, yi, i>a.
, Tvivuo Uojusi to j^t his sou
fivui ln>laiKl, t'A,
, , , i;rioviHl to hwvr that hu
was luv\ij;ht tc KiiglaiHl, i'V.
> how Nicholas llolvwivil OMUO
to fiill ill lovo. tfti.
,,,, his Ihmilv tu»d owulitiou,
Hk
, his ttooount to Chiohostor
of 'l\n>uo's lift' at Homo, t'A.
P«k# of Floivuoo Rvrhiils his
rv'sitlouoo iu his i\omini»«i, ift.
, lottoioflii I'Hoivuoo M'Carthj,
A.l). IfiOl, 1J4, IJJ.
Sir 'I'ohy CauUVnliV* nvtiuns
nj;-)>iust, iu lUstof. ."itif.
, , at sii-j^i of Kiiisalo, it>.
boiiij; dof«itoil ivtreats to VUstcr,
i7..
, 1a>vvI MoHutjoy soloots Sir'l'ohy
CnulfVilil to iHUUuittud at Cliiu'ltnoout
fort, »'6,
rmuoiH's of it'turu of KnrI of
'l')iMiu>, 43a.
said to ho )^uio with Tyi-oonuoU
i\ito S|>niii, iiv oitloi' to ooHU> to Irolattd
with Spauish, 47tl.
, Mouutj;anx>t umriiwl his
dmightor, ITS*.
, tihouldho soiit iuto li)n);;huid (IN
diuijttiiiuis, ill.
tlu> .voiuiff Kni'l will ho soiit fiiiui
Spain to lu'laud iu ouso of iuvanlou,
4S(i, fll'.'.
'rvvwuo, oooutv iVp— <v«f,
(ho lirish t>&i)«» WK*v* th«*
INlWHO will h«> svut hv t^i(\ Vfith iM»
avi«\ »\> lr\>la«d h> rvstwiv thMkl, 4»^.
,,,,.., shiiw wadjf a«d wWttiwx o\-
|>Wt<lH,i to aid tUVMSMkU, t*.
fort siMttM K> l«utt »l Kxit xkf
Slow 0<UK>it, whinw h# ittad« hist )«st
tvUrv>«tt. &a9.
,.. Co«ut>!\ss of, vu(«d h>- Or, Koll>- »t
Ko«\o, f y.
is vouiijt wmI fiiir, IH>,
.Cv>m\tolf,\v»»h«hv>lu6kUta la Klaudors.
> has « rr^jtimnwt of Irish, »A
, watvhiov; to iuvado )r«l«nd,«'A.
Tyiwuo »»d iVOimuol, flijfht of, S)*,
, Sir T, Kid^WMy »lH>n, ik
TyrWrtl Oa(>t„ 44S.
'l\rouo's ohiof trust, 4y!l,
> > li^lkismd holds ivuvfrw with
him, ih.
..,.,„ )V(H>vts dosijtu of a S|>anish in-
vasion, ih.
'INrrio^sham. .vtv 'nvrii\}>ham.
'l\irv, Koln-rt. 99.
,, Kloaoor, »A,
„ , Jauios, i'^.
, Stoi>hoii, ik
V.
I'ist, Isloof, 47.
IHstor, 11,. -iS.
,,, , I'lwost martial iu Moysys Hill, H,
churohw iu, ruinous, aa.
,,,..,,.., .,,..., miwistois not rtxsiUeut, itt,
, .,.,,., sooK uot to itihuihl, it>.
tWuv thoiv titho milk to konio «ud
huilitl^ orraut, I'A,
> ohuivh dm>« iu, uudorratiHl hy
Ohichi'stor, I'A.
Hwlfttw ami olcifty of, 4ii.
■ rtigal visitation of diooo»tv» {.it, TU,
C^ttut, liiilph MwmttioW, nudortakor
iu, G4.
, ttkxlng of Ivlthoprivii In, dS,
tlth«Hin,««.
I IMmato llamntou tlmuku tl\P I'rivy
ComuMl for thi>ir support of, t'A.
lkliilto))ii ami uudortakors to ho onllvd
npoi\ to n\ako ftH>»holdors iu, (IT,
, oolUvtorof tliioN kiCavan, lay,
iukud forts Iu, 947, 9S7. a«9,
j)W)v»>»t uiartiid of. Sir Mo«iit lliU
appointwd, 188.
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705
Ulslei"— <K'M<,
• • Sir 'IVb V Caulfolld's eovv ioes i u, ngainst
Mttri of 'I'yroiin, ,108.
■ ' > I his justioo «» 3u»tio« of ueiiw,
809.
•> '.> ho iiTOwotes iho plimtation of
tUstor, ill.
bring* raiuiy nativiw of the
hijtbw muks to oivilit)-, t'A.
» liwosftil throvigh plantation, ,116.
wasto of \nu>ils in, 498,
by Loudouws, ih.
forts itHiuirlujs n-ti!vii- in, 430.
Dnajituiuon to bo wipaiwd for
tbt) IHi'sidout (if Ulstov, ih.
...,,..,, aoiumissaiy of tnastov,*, 483.
....,...., OomuiiissioHors of imi«ii'y into stiito of
tbti d\ woheatwl oouutio^. 43!).
, ttvtloles of imiuiiy. il>,
I ....,., the Commissionoratomako their
return belbws VO MawU itia.H, »6.
, stay of natives permitted till fiirtlwi-
onlor, 4Sil.
oonuuissiou of imiuirj into tlu'ii-
mimbWB, &o. diivotod, »A,
., uaiu»s of ooiumissiouoi's for oo. of
Londuadwry, 461.
, to bo aidt'd by » jvu'y of IS,
4ti3.
,..., ivturn of oomuiissiwun-s for IVwna-
uagh. 4tia.
, tho la Loudon Qompauioii. 471.
, uumbor of townlaiuU, and of KitgUsli
and Iri»b tvuaubs on «>a«b, ib.
i'«uts cvf. ib.
partit>$ of wbelsi in Tyrvnn- and Lon-
doivderry, 474.
, rtMsoua a v>rUoni'i' and murder
the oonstaMe, ib.
SirJno. Uouivlunr's sohoine for two
torts in, 47U.
.......... (troolamatiou touohin^ undortt»k»r$
itnd uatiws in. 4>(a,
»,......., rttturn of ocaiunissiouors for {tlanta-
tionts of uuttibvr tuid nnuK>»i of nativvs;
on tho ,st>vi'r«l pri>jiortions. «a. Armagh,
40S.
»tatt> of desolation before the plauta"
tiou, 81S.
.„ , the improvements that followed at
ttvst, ib.
, the deeliue, through the uudertttkers
fctu- of ta'feitute. ib.
the late plsmtatiwx of. the most glo-
rious wo»-k, for the time, in man's
memory. 519.
.......... ....... but now iutefrvxpteil, ib.
the plot in, ¥«# I'lot.
,,,,..... eonspii'atoi's, list of niunes of scut ovtr
by Ohiohester. 59.
...,...,.. the inipriswied knights of. 345.
,..,, yoarly allowauoee, ib.
.......... provost martial of, 406,
oommissary of arm>- iu. 414.
406l>a.
Ulster, oouiniissary of ai'my in — emi.
agent eleoted to treat of trodo
by, 410,415,
chuTOh endowments in, 41(!,
agtvinst i,auralities in, 4lt"., 417.
robberies and outvajses in, 483.
wood kerne in, 438.
tlirough negleots of Londoners,
ill.
planters in. Sir Hobert Gordon of
liOUJiluUNIU-, I.
vmdertivkers in, the Lords and Coonoil
hoar that Chiohester nroposes to IVeo
thorn fVom tithe of mili, 18.
, Chichester's tmswer, 93.
, , denies that it wjis
ont of wimt of ivffootion to the cluwoli,
93.
surprised whon bo
first heard that the bishops of Ulster
clanued it for the churoh, ib.
not a general custom
throvigh the King's dominions, ib.
, never olaimod in Iivland
ttutil now, (6.
....,, ,, impossible to oollect, ib.
Iho ministei-s nou-iTsi-
dont. ib.
farm the tithe milk to b«uUtls
errant, ib.
, hatred of tho peojJe
henoo, ib.
oi\e minister murdewHl for it
witb 44 wounds, ib.
tmother minister's servjuit slain
iu detunco of bis n>aster, ib.
, ....... six or seven s^>ort' people
engaged in these outrages stand out
upon their keeping, id.
......„., ministers cannot ssifcly travel
now in Ulster without guttrd for this
cause, ib., 34.
, priests mul jesviits abet them,
ib.
, Citptiun Tmrlogh O'Neil and Con
O'JIeil emplo^-ed by the country to
complain of this grievimee, ib,
.the primate's officers extort by im-
prisoning men, ib.
his (.CWohesttsr's) order about tithe
milk temporary only, i6.
the King complains of the neglects of
the undertakers, 93.
gives them till August come
twelvemonth, (_1616) to repair their
defaults, 96.
.after which he will seiie their
lands, ib.
,,,, , ,. cujouis Chichester to spare no
tlesh, Kiigtisli or Scv>ttish, ib.
„„,. SirJosias Kwlley is to signify
to ei>oh planter his defects, »6.
, plot to surprise Oerry, Colemne,
&c., and raise r«beilion in, 99.
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Ulster — cout.
, continued neglect of the City of Lon-
don to fortify Coleraine, 38.
, , invites attack, ib.
, , though Chichester himself, told
them of it, when lately in England, ib.
, Sir Eandal McDonnell's nephew's
threats against the planters of, 96, 97.
, his return from Scotland with
25 chiefs of the Ulster conspiracy,
ib.
, plantation of, 102.
, provision for clergy in, to he carried
out, 102.
lands for schools in, to he so employed,
102, 120.
, King's letter concerning plantation of,
120.
, Peter Proby and Mathias Springham,
agents of City of London to inquire
into the state of their plantation, 120.
, .King's commission to them to
carry it out, ib.
, taxation of the bishoprics of Ulster
reduced by the King's order, 130.
, the reduced amounts, ib.
commissioners named to reduce taxa-
of deaneries and inferior benefices, ib.
, commission for completing plantation
of, 138.
, commissioners empowered to give
warrants for patents to the several
British undertakers, servitors, natives,
&c., according to lists enrolled in Ire-
land, ib.
, , to appoint places for seats of
undertakers, ib.
, , to assign glebes to incumbents, t'i.
, , to allot lands for towns, ib.
, , to arrange for recovering any
cathedral sites or those of bishops,
&c., unguardedly passed in undertaker's
patents, ib.
, , to mark out boundaries of
parishes, ib.
, the leader of the kerne that troubled
the plantation in Tyrone and London-
derry arrested, viz., Revelyn McConnor
O'Neile, 146.
, grant of lands in Fermanagh to John
Meldriim, 152.
, spiritual livings and schools in, 190.
, commissioners engaged in enquiring
into undertakers' defaults, 201.
, lands for free schools in, state of, 200.
patents of British undertakers passed
in England, 201.
, transcripts of, should be sent
over, !4.,209.
, , and of their bonds, ib.
, Sir ThoB. Wilson asks for 2,000 acres
in, 202,
, and Christr., his brother, 1,000 acres.
ib.
Ulster — cont.
, Sir Francis Blondel to be H.M.'s
secretary concerning the Ulster planta-
tion, vice Sir Wm. Alexander, 214.
transcripts of patents of undertakers
passed in England sent over, ib.
, muster master of, 320.
, muster roll of undertakers, servitors,
and natives, and their arms in the six
escheated cos., 220-226.
, muster roll of undertakers of Ar-
magh, 221.
, of Tyrone, ib.
of Londonderry, 222.
i, ofCavau, ii.
, of Fermanagh, 223.
, of Donegal, ib.
muster roll of servitors of Fermanagh ,
224.
, of Donegal, 225.
, of Cavan, ib.
, of Tyrone, 226.
, number of men and arms to be main-
tained bv each undertaker not speci-
fied, 228."
, clergy should find men and arms, ib.
Down and Antrim better planted than
some of the escheated counties, ib.
, place of mustering for undertakers of
T^one, 229.
, for servitors, ti.
, assistant muster masters, ib.
, proportions too large in, 230.
, deficient in buildings, ib.
, and in freeholders, ib.
, rents too high, ib.
, St. John has received the bonds of
the British undertakers, 241.
, , but not those of the Scottish.
ib.
forts in, out of repair, ib.
, the most suspected men of Ulster
betaking themselves to their swords,
242.
, fines due by undertakers for not
putting away Irish, granted to Edw.
Wray, 244.
, St. John sends over a new survey
showing present state of, 247.
with names of undertakers, &e., their
various tenants, buildings, tillage, men
and arms, and what Irish remain, ib.
, order of baronets created in reward
for those who by person or fortune
advanced the reduction and plantation
of Ulster, 258.
, plantation of, promoted and advanced
by Sir Toby Caulfeild's just conduct as
justice of the peace, 309.
, certificate of Commissioners of Irish
affairs to Lords of Council concerning
their proposals, 322, 323.
, undertakers in, offer to double their
rents if they may keep the natives, 357.
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Ulster — cont.
, in consequence of delay and threats
of forfeiture for keeping Irish inhabit-
ants, the Irish hope to recover their
lands, 519.
, hundreds of British families have
fled, ib.
, and Irish live on the under-
takers' lands against their will, ib.
, pray that their estates may he
settled, ib.
, Sir John Fish's proportion in Cavan;
584.
, forfeitures of lands of Scottish for uon-
denization, 567.
Undertakers in Longford plantation, 281.
, sites of their dwellings to be ap-
appointed, ib.
, of Ulster and Wexford, 325.
, how far they have performed their
covenants, ib.
, have built 130 strong castles besides
many bawns, ib.
, and planted many British, ib.
, commission for grants to, and to
natives in the plantation of Leitrim,
Fercall, Delvin M'Coughlan, ICiloour-
sie, and Clancolman, 312.
UnitjWalter, 273, 312.
Upper Ossory, 344, 349, 389.
, distribution of lands in, 427.
, the Duke of Buckingham engages to
make one on his grant, 435.
to have one-fourth reserved
from the re-grant to the natives, 431,
435.
, John Mtzpatriek, brother of the
Lord Upper Ossory, the only un-sub-
mittee in that plantation, 475.
, ..;..., is supported by Earl of West-
meath, ib.
, the Lord, 33G. ■
Usher, James, clerk of the Council, 561.
, , his letter to Conway, ib.
, , reversion of his office (in which
his son is joined) given to Mr. Han-
way, ib.
, , , who seeks to intermeddle,
ib.
, , is the oldest officer the King
has in Ireland, ib.
, Rev. Dr. James, his sermon at
Deputy St. John's visit to St. Patrick's,
134.
, Bishop of Meath to collect the anti-
quities of the British churches, 353.
,Dr. Robert, vice-provost of Trinity
College, 207.
Sir Wm., 11, 195, 237, 246.
Usury, proposition of Chancellor and Chief
Justice for repressing excessive usury,
169.
Uvedalc, Sir Wm., lessee of fines for plough-
ing by the tail, 399-400,
Uvedale, Sir Wm. — cont.
, , if fines to be abolished, as
found, a grievance, 400, 572.
, , gets 1,250/. for surrender of
fines for ploughing by the horses' tails,
ib.
V.
Valentia, the Lord, 343, 345, 438, 517, 555.
, Sir Henry Power made Viscount,
323.
, , Sir Francis Annesley to be,
after death of Sir H. Power, present
Viscount, without issue male, 345,
507.
, 406.
, , sent into Leix against the
transplanted Moore's returning thither,
395.
, , his great services in the late
wars, 490.
, , to have the troop of horse
vacant by death of Lord Chichester,
573.
Valentia Island, grant of to Sir Fred. Hamil-
ton, 428.
Vallois, Father Jas., 318.
Vals, Father Robt., 319.
, ..,..., Gerrard, ib,
Vance, Patrick, undertaker in Donegal, 224,
, , , muster of men and arms
ib.
Vandoma, Duke of, 21,
Varey Jane, 407.
Vaughan, Sir John, 296, 343, 439.
, Captain John, 11, 170,406, 5.17.
servitor in. Donegal, 228.
... , , muster of men and arms, ib.
Capt. Henry, 176, 177.
Veele, Richard, 364,
, Mr. Secretary, 468,
Velvet sold by pirate, 586,
Vendome, see Vandoma.
Venetian Ambassador, licence to get up and
transport ordnance sunk in the Jns-
tina, near Waterford, 323,
,390.
Verd, Cape of, 827,
Verdon, Christopher, Irish gentleman at
Staple Inn, 581.
Verdon, priest, imprisoned, 200.
Vere, Sir Francis, 307.
, Sir Toby Caulfeild's bravery
under him in Low Countries, ib.
, and atDreux in France, ib.
Vering, Father Thos., 320.
Father Nichs., 321^
Verney, George, letter to Conway, 546.
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Vernon, Eichd., 223.
..J undertaker of cO. Londonderry,
., muster of his men and arms,
546.
ih.
Verulam, the Lord, 246.
Vesey, John, 414, 435.
, 271.
Vice-Treasurer, Sir Francis BluudeU, 272.
Victuals, commissioners of in Munster, 170.
Villiers, Sir Edward, to be President of Mun-
ster, 568.
, ,271.
Vin, Father Edm., 319.
Vintners, Ulster lauds of, map of, 365.
, of buildings of, ih., 374.
, Sir Baptist Jones's house at, ih.
) Bellaghy, their proportion, ih.
, freeholders and British on, 375.
lies in the midst of Glanconkeyne,
ih.
, how to be made secure, ih.
, Pynner's survey of 383.
English and Irish tenants on lands
of, 471, 472.
Virginia, "Wexford natives sent to by Lords
of Council, 306.
Vodlag, Father Peter, 318.
, Father Gaspard, ih.
w.
Wacklie, Christopher, 12, 281.
Wadding, Eichd., 197, 442.
Waldron, Sir Thos., to have a grant of a dis-
covery made by him of lands, within
his proportion as undertaker in Cavan,
438.
, Thos, undertaker in Cavan, 222.
, muster of men and arms, ih.
, Sir Thos., 411.
, , petition for regrant of his pro-
portion at Farnam, ih.
, Sir Eichard, 411, 438.
Wall, see Vallois.
Wallop, Sir Henry, 88.
Walsh, Lieutenant Henry, Lieutenant to Earl
of Clanricard, 551.
, , qualified for a commander in
new levies, ih.
, Father Edmd., 321.
(Eleanor, 195.
, Humphrey, 477, 482.
, , should be punished for libel
against Earl of Wcstmeath, 488, 489.
, , who goes to demand justice
against his detractor, 489,
40603.
Walsh, Humphrey— coHi.
■•> Falkland further reports of
him, 490, 491.
> ,the good results of the Earl's
having gone to England, 492.
; •■•..., Falkland's suspicions of a col-
lection making for him by the priests
at Munster, 498.
> , King's letter clearing him, and
ordering his libeller to be prosecuted,
517.
.....the Lord [Chief Justice] , 34.
, Sir Nicholas, 197.
Walter, Father Js., 320.
Waltham, Richard, 170.
Wapoth, Thos., 202.
War, Council of, their measures fo securing
Ireland, 511, 524.
) , further discourses upon the
necessary preparations, 515, 524.
, , Conway to, 547.
, captains are to conduct the new levies
to Ireland at their own cost, ih.
, , agreement by, for arms of an
Irish horseman, the numbers and prices,
549. '
, letters to Conway, 548.
, , treasurer at, pavments to,
164.
Ward, Nicholas, 199.
Wards, Commission of, report of Commis-
sioners, 171.
, , in Connaught, grants under the
compositions, remit fines for intrusions,
&c., 171.
, prejudice to revenue, ih.
, livery obtained without previous con-
formity of heir, ih.
, , when heirs are backward in
suing livery. Commissioners lease their
lands to good Protestants, 172.
,. , inconvenience of escheators
and feodaries being the same persons,
ih.
, (guardians to send their wards
to Trinity College, 189.
, Commissioners of, report of, to Lords
of Council, 203.
, , compositions made by, ih.
, , revenue of, for 7 years, 204.
, , Sir T. Somerset and Countess
of Ormonde petition for wardship of
Lord Barry, 206.
, , auditor of covirt of, 261.
, , attornies of, ih.
and Liveries, court of, 405.
, , Sir Wm. Parsons to be master
Sir Ed. Bolton attorney, and Wm.
Barker, surveyor of the lately erected
court of, 390.
, , articles and instructions, 391.
, no grant of wardship to any
recusant, ih.
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Wards and Liveries, court of — cont.
King's wards to be brought up
at Trinity College, 391.
, , not to be married to any recu-
sant, ib.
, order for erection of court of,
396.
, , informer to, 448.
, auditor of, ib.
, master and council, 507.
, court of, 542.
, Sir W. Parsons to be paid the arrears
of his pension out of improvements of
court of, 542.
, , Conmiissioners of, 242.
, letter of master and controller
of, to Lords of Council, 576.
...... concerning Primer seisins, ib.
, , and suing liveries, ib.
, , , Walter Archer, to assist in
finding sequestrations at, 265.
, usher of, court of, 338.
Wardships, 29.
, commission to compound for, ib.
, not to be granted by Council Board,
105.
, petition of Sir T. Somerset, and
Countess of Ormonde, his wife, for
WMdship of Lord Barry, 205.
of George Malby, 273.
of Lord Thurles granted to Ed. Earl
of Desmond, 434.
, a King's ward, 352.
Warders of castles, list of, 11,
Ware, Sir James, 111, 195,239,242, 447, 561,
572, 576, 586.
, , order of the Lords of the Coun-
cU upon his case, 562.
, , increase his allowance, ib.
, , the length and nature of his
services set forth, ib.
, , his duties increased by the new
plantations, ib.
Warrants of Lord Deputy Chichester to Chief
Remembrancer, for George Bredam to
be amner, 1.
,forEobert Master to be collector of
Customs of Waterford and Kosse, 3.
, pardon for Martha Crompton, 4.
, for reversal of outlawry of Owen
O'SuUivan, of Berehaven, Esq., justice
of peace, 4.
, for pardon of Thomas Hawtrey, gent.,
10.
, for pardon of Roger Passie, late pirate,
15.
, for Sir Toby Caulfeild to be Master
of the Ordnance, 15.
, for pardon of Edmond Groome
O'Donnell, 15.
, leave of absence for Randal Clayton,
15.
Warrants — emit.
, for Thomas Cave to be master gun-
ner, 28.
, for Sir Rd. Moryson to be governor of
CO. of Wexford, 61.
, for patent of clerk of Crown in Meath,
West Meath, and Longford, for Wm.
Bradley and John Weldon, 62, 64.
, ....... of Surveyor of Ordnance to
George Chambers, 64.
, supervisor of customs of Dublin and
Drogheda to John Stoughton, 76.
, for pardons to 40 (named), 79.
, for Edmond Midhop to be clerk of the
House of Commons, 95.
, for Rd. Pemberton to be marshal of
Court of Castle Chamber, ib.
, W. Marwood to have aweeklymarket
in Moneseed, co. Wexford, 100.
, , to have a fair and market at
Moneseed, 111.
4 for making a harbour at Donaghdee,
115.
for creating Sir Richard Boyle, a
baron, 136.
, for a fair and market for the bishop
at Elphin, 146.
, f or creating the manor of Tulske, in
CO. Roscommon, for Christopher Dela-
hayde, ib.
, and the manor of TuUaghglogge in
CO. Sligo, ib.
, for appointing Robert Kennedy Clerk
of the Faculties, 147.
for lease of Bishopstown, cd. West
Meath, to Lady Mary Shane, ib.
for creation of Montjoye Blount to be
Lord Mountjoy, co. T^one, ib.
, for making Theobald Burke Lord
Brittas, ib.
, for a fair and market to Edward
Hatton at Clonkam, co. Fermanagh,
148.
, for T. Hibbotts to be Chancellor of
Exchequer, vice Holorofl, surrendered,
ib.
, for three-fourths of intrusions,
&c. discovered by him in the Byrne's
country, in co. of Wicklo w, to Patrick
Maule, 149.
, f or pardon of Art O'Keeffe, of Dys-
hert, CO. Cork, ib.
for pension to Ensign Thos. Webb,
150.
, for erecting manor of Clogh ne Kille-
beg, barony of BeUamoe, for Henry
Bourke, ib.
, for pardon to 28 persons, 151.
, for Roger Davis and Robert Branth-
waite to be constable of Dublin Castle,
ib.
, for Thos. Carew to be second re-
membrancer of Exchequer, ib.
, for Thos. Rand to be controller of
customs at Drogheda, ib.
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Warrants — cont.
,for Primate to be Almoner, 151.
, for Kobt. Gall to be clerk of the
Crown and Peace in the English Pale,
except Wexford, 152.
, for the manor of Corran, co. Mayo,
for Walter Fitz Stevens, ib.
, for Sir Moses Hill to be provost mar-
shal of Ulster, 153.
, to create the manor of Carroamore
Castle, CO. Mayo, for Edward O'MaUey,
of Cahimemart, 165.
, for a manor at Quynhy for Daniel
M'Namara, ib.
, for the manor of Knoppaghmore for
Tibbot Oge M'Gibbon Bourk, ib.
, for manor of Castlelackan for John
Bourk, ib.
, for manor of Tuoghmore, ib.
, for fair and market at Fewertie,
CO. Koscommon, for Sir Chas. Coote,
166.
, f or fairs at Old Castleleton, parish of
Kynueagh, co. Cork, for Lord Boyle,
ib.
, for Sir Toby CaulfeUd to be master
of the Ordnance, ib.
, for John Merick to Feodary-general
of Connaught, 168.
, for James Bishop to be collector of
revenue in Ulster, 1 69.
, for wine licenses for several, 169, 170.
, for John Southwell to be Eeodary of
Munster, 171.
, for manor of Beala na fadda for Chas.
O'Connor Roe, 172.
, for manor of Kilcowan, co. Galway,
for Sir Wm. Bourke, 184.
, for Edw. Elliott to be searcher, &c. of
Waterford and New Koss, 188.
, for three-fourths of all intrusions,
concealed wardships, &c., to Patrick
Maule, ib.
, exceptions from the grant to Lord
Eoche of parts of Clane, co. Kildare,
in favour of Anthony St. Leger, 189.
, for Eich. Eyton to be clerk of the
market in aU Leinster, 191.
for the ofiBce of printer-general, in
reversion after John Eranckton, 192.
, for annuity of 100/. per annum to
widow of Ralph Birchensba, ib.
.......... for pardon of Neil Kainy for killing
Toby Sheyagh, ib.
, for annuity to Adam Birchensha, ib.
J for license of absence for John
Kennedy, second Chamberlain of the
Exchequer, ib.
for Sir Francis Annesley to be a
principal Secretary of State, 193.
, for Robert King to be muster master-
general, ib.
, for wardship of Edmund Lord Castle-
Connell, to Laurence Esmond, ib.
Warrants — cont.
, for court baron, &e., to Sir Bernard
Greenville at Fermoy and Kinalmeaky,
193.
, for license for Sir John Moore, of
Croghan, to make a feofi&nent, 196.
, for pardon of fines to Sir Thos.
Phillips, Geo. Carey, and John Meeke,
ib.
, for license for tan houses to Ed. Eitz-
symons and Michl. Taffe, near Lyma-
vaddy, 197.
, for grant of a moiety of the fee farm
of Cork to Sir Dominic Sarsfield, 199.
, for Jas. Turner and Hy. Warren to
be treasurer's remembrancer and second
remembrancer of the Exchequer, ih.
, for a pension to Capt. Oliver St. John,
ib.
, for creating Sir Eandal M'Donnel,
Viscount Dunluce, ib.
, for Eandal Povey to be pursuivant,
200.
Dep. St. John, 41.
, for Lodowick Duke of Lenox, to be
alnager, 200.
, for licenses for sale of wines for
Thomas Coman (Comyn), in Athlone,
Loughreigh, &c., 202.
....,...., for annuity to Erancis Edgworth,
203.
, for market for John Bourk, of Dun-
sandle, of Bskerroe, 204.
, for Sir John Bourke for manor courts,
in his lands in co. Galway, ib.
, for Captain Hugh Byrne to pursue
Morrys M'Edmond Cavenagh and his
party, 288.
, Falkland's anger at Lord Chancellor
Loftus for refusing to pass a patent
under his warrant founded on a privy
seal, 532, 533, 540.
Warren, Henry, 199.
Sir Henry, 494.
Waterford, 174, 175, 183, 184, 187, 188,
190, 193, 256, 257, 267, 273, 323, 426,
505, 514, 543, 544, 549, 550, 566, 569.
, collector of customs of, 3.
, county of, 9.
, fines in, 127.
, collector of, ib.
, city of, 107.
, their liberties by decree in
Chancery to be seized, 107.
, , liberties of, to be seized for
recusancy, 143.
, , petition of corporation of, 143.
J , against excess of rates, aV)
, ....... recusant mayors at, 148.
, , alehouses at, ib.
, , proclamation for suppressing,
ib.
, verdict against, found by the
county, 169.
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, , coi'poration of, delay to sur-
render their liberties, 174, 175.
, victualler at, 176.
.Bishop of, 187.
, , gets 1,000 acres in the Wexford
plantation, 187.
, corporation of, decree in Chancery
against their charter, 187, 188.
, , what their feelings will beat
being disfranchised and ,their ancient
town made a village, ib., 190.
,Bdw. Elliott, searcher, packer, and
guager of, 188.
, journey of Sir Rob. Jacob, Solicitor-
General, 17, 195.
Governor of, 406.
, licensed to send over agents to the
Lords of the Council, 194.
mayor and sheriffs of, 197.
, recorder of, ib., 198.
, inquiry into lands, &c., escheated by
forfeiture of charter of, 201.
...,....,, return of Commissioners of inquiry
concerning defaults of corporation of,
197.
, mayors refuse oath of supremacy, ib.
, , consequent vacancies and no
jail dteliveries, ib.
, their petition for restoration of their
privileges, 205.
, most of the houses of, are escheated
to His Majesty, 201.
merchants should be sent from Eng-
land to be magistrates of, 240.
charter of, brought np by the Earl of
Thomond, 256.
, none but recusants of means to be
magistrates, 257.
, benefit of 30 English merchants with
their families, if transported thither,
257.
, , to be magistrates, ib.
, , as to their lodgings, ib.
, wastes belonging to the city, ib.
, two ruined abbeys near river, ib.
, none of the inhabitants will conform
267.
, mayor and aldermen of Bristol cannot
find any citizen ready to inhabit Water-
ford under the conditions proposed by
the King, 273.
.,., , one of the four ancient wool staple
towns of Ireland, 273.
, Bishop of, 500 acres granted him in
the Wexford plantation, 303.
, Williams, Sir Thomas, 307.
, , Sir Toby Caulfeild's gallantry
under his leading in France, ib.
Venetian ship with ordnance sunk at,
323.
harbour, intended for Spanish land-
ing, 505.
Waterford — cojit.
,514, .535.
new fort should be erected at, against
the Spaniards, 512.
, their lands being sequestered for,
12 years past for contumacy, Falkland
proposes to pass patent for them him-
self, 543, 544.
, rents worth 300/. a year, 543.
, corporation offer 1,000/. for restora-
tion, 544.
, King's desire to curb privileges of
corporations, ib.
, Ealkland recommends the citizens to
Conway for a restoration of their
charter, 549, 550.
, they are an ancient British colony,
and, excepting their recusancy, do the
King good service, 550.
, King's ship at, 559.
Sir George Flower, governor of, 566.
, fears of Spanish invasion at, ib.
, letter to Sir George Flower describing
the forces at sea, ib.
, ,the revenue also, ib.
, , his arrears to be paid, ib.
, new citadel at, 569.
, 500 men of the new levies to lie at,
570.
Waterhouse, Mr., 479.
, Charles, 176.
, Isaac, 1.
Watson, David, parson of Kildare, 18.
Watter, Mr. John, 48.
Wax, bought of the Dutch pirate, Capt. Claes
Campaine, at Lymcon, co. Cork, 584.
2000 lbs., bought by the Lord Deputy
Falkland, 585.
Weaver, James, 406.
Webls, Bichd. E,., 442.
, Thos., 447.
, Ensign Thomas, 150.
, Capt. Thos., his qualification for a
command in the new levies, 551, 555.
Weidon, Elizabeth and Edward, 170.
Weekes, Aquila, 274, 401.
Welch, John, 22.
Weld, Mr., 570.
, John, 464.
Weidon, John, 62.
Well, James, 316.
Welshe, John, 148, 149.
, Oliver, 149.
, Alexander, ib.
, Richard, 199.
Wells, Robert, 183, 447.
West, John, 450.
WilUam, 199.
Westchester, 420, 588.
Westmeath, 170.
, clerk of Crown of, 02.
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Athlone on Westmeath side, 351,
352.
, -with Eastmeath and Longford, claims
to be a province apart, 415.
.......... irith Meath and Longford, not a sepa-
rate province, 457.
, bat part of Leinster, ib.
Earl of, 440, 442.
„„ Bichai^ Nugent created, 335.
, , busy and ambitious, 475.
, Falkland's good treatment of
him, iK
is the minion of the Jesuits and
priests, ib.
, , is of first consequence in Ire-
land, ib.
, , Eitzpatricks of Upper Ossory
depend npon him, ib.
, John Eitzpatrlck, "the only
nnsubmittee " of that plantation, relies
on him, 475.
, the Earl, spreads report of a planta-
tion of Connaught, ib.
, passionately denies that he
intended to go to Spain, 475,476, 482,
4S5.
, , Falkland wishes the Earl were
in England, and his son, and the Earl
of Antrim, ib.
, , examination of BenedicColman,
of Eose Bishop, of Maxy Phillips, of
Barnaby Kocester, against, 477.
, , , deposes that the Irish of
Leitrim are reported to have said that
the Earl of Westmeath should be King
of Ireland, ib.
, , though Humphrey Walsh,
one of the informers, confesses his
falsehood, Falkland is not satisfied,
and will watch Lord Westmeath well,
482.
, , srreat meeting near the Earl's
house, with two titulary bishops pre-
tending to viat a holy anchorite, ib.
, , the Earl desires to go over and
throw himself at His Majesty's feet,
485, 487, 488.
, his eldest sou to be detained as
a pledge, 485.
trial of T. Lestrange for slan-
dering postponed till MicbaeUnas
(1625), 558.
Westminster College, letter dated from, 568.
Weston, Mr., 90.
.Nicholas, 278.
Wexford co., 245.
, fines in, 127.
, collector of, ib.
35.
., Sir Ed. Moysou made governor of,
ib.
Wexford, governor of 406.
, fort of, 430.
Wexford — cont.
plantation, 28.
...., of the Murroughs and other lands
there, ib.
obstinate opposition of the inhabi-
tants, ib.
, , led by Walter Synnot, ib.
, , he denies his and their sub-
mission made by him in England, ib.
, petition of freeholders of M'Damore's
county in, against, 124.
surrender lands in 1609 on reliance
of regrauts, 125.
long slept title alleged in the King,
ib.
, commission sped at Wexford, ib.
jnry refuse to find, ib.
, , are summoned to Exchequer
Court at Dublin, ib.
, , adhere to theu: first verdict,
ib.
, some of them fined by Star
Chamber and imprisoned, ib.
how the King's title is at length
found, ib.
, and their lands granted to Sir Ed-
ward Fisher, W. Parsons, and others,
ib.
, , who under an injunction of
Court of Exchequer with soldiers and
force of arms dispossess them, their
wives and children, 126.
lands of, be re-surveyed, 174, 187.
, a large quantity found, 187.
, four score more native freeholders
than provided for, ib.
, their thankfulness, ib.
, the patentees surrender their former
patents and accept new ones, ib.
some disappointed, ib.
, Bishop of Waterford gets 1,000
acres, ib.
, Sir Francis Blundell 500 acres, ib.
, petition of Patrick O'Dolan for his
own lands in Wexford plantation,
206.
, outlaws in and on its borders, 262,
263, 267, 269, 288.
Sir Ed. Greame to be maintaioed in
the Castle of Cosha for support of
plantation, 288,
, , threats to burn Sir Eras. Blundell's
house in, 293.
, many Wexford men in London ex-
claiming against the plantation, ib.,
304.
, report of Deputy and Council upon
the plantation of, 303.
, the finding of the King's title, ib,
, the inhabitants found to be Intruders,
ib.
, one fourth to undertakers, ib.
three-fourths to the most compliant
of the natives, ib.
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Wexford — cont.
, Sir Rd. Masterson of Fearnes, and Wal-
ter Synnot of the Murroghs, and Art.
M'Dermot of the Kinselaghes, 303.
, these three chief men compounded
with, ib.
, 500 acres in to Bishop of Waterford,
ib.
, corporation of Newborough erected,
ib.
other grantors, ib.
, 150 chief natives, ib.
, clamours of others, ib. .
, rebellion of Morris M'Edmond Ca-
venagh, 304.
, burns Sir Jn. Carroll's and Mr.
Marwood's houses, ib.
, , he and his companions all
since hanged or slain, ib.
, 200 natives come up to Dublin to
complain of losing their lands, ib.
not one of them but was a rebel in
the last rebellion, and followers or
relievers of Donel Spauiagh, ib.
, falsely boast of having brought the
English conquest into Ireland, 305.
, are a bastard race and the meanest
of septs, ib.
, for three years there has been peace
there, ib.
, many undertalcers and native* have
built on their lots, ib.
, , to the extent of 8,000/. or 9,000^.,
ib.
,many families from England there, ib.
,..., £(nd out of the Pale, ii.
, is now the best settled part of Ire-
land, ib.
, lands of, measured by the line by
H.M.'s special directions, 305.
, rules for allotments, 306.
, names and allotments of the native
proprietors, ib.
St. John after hearing the complaints
of many, sends them to prison, ib.
, thanks the Lords and Council for
imprisoning some in order to send
them to Virginia, ib.
, how far the undertakers of Wexford
and Ulster ha,ve performed their con-
ditions, 325.
, complaints of natives in, and report
on their grievances, 356.
WHddy, Isle, 359.
White, George; see Thomas Dogue.
, Father Js., 320.
.....'...., Lu., 442.
, Nichs., 355, 442, 447.
Stephen, 245.
Whitechapel, 471.
Whitchnrch, Sir Marmaduke, 18, 127, 136,
439.
, , servitor in Armagh, 225.
, .muster of men and arms, ib.
Whitehall, Jacob, a studious clergymen of
diocese of Fearnes, suspected of Jewish
opinions, 435.
, , imprisoned once by Archbishop
of Canterbury, ib.
, , his examination and confession,
469.
, his pestilent opinions, ib.
, committed to" close prison by
Primate, ib.
, , Primate's letter to the King
sent with "this true Israelite," 468,
469.
, Eev. Mr. Jacob, the minister, is ar-
rested, and sent to Archbishop of Ar-'
magh to be dealt with, 461.
Whitehead, Robert, 12.
WMtstonc, John, 373.
Whyte, Walter, 12, 252, 253.
Patrick, 192.
Wicklow, CO., 237, 238, 245, 248, 539, 575,
577.
., castle of. Sir W. Usher porter of, ib.
, fines in county of, 127.
, , collectors of, ib.
, though poor gives 300/. towards an
aid, 183.
, outlaws abound in Wicklow, Wex-
ford, and Carlow, 263, 267.
, suggested junction of Wicklow and
Carlow, 311.
, opposed by Coimnittee for Irish
affairs, ib.
, ' benefit derived from dividing Wick-
low from Dublin, ib.
, would rather suggest the dividing of
Cork and Meath, ib.
, plantation of Phelim Byrne's lands
in, suggested, 578.
Windgates, 577.
Wills,- probates of, granted to Lancelot
Bulkeley, Archbishop of Dublin, 324.
Williams, John, 230.
, Michael, for commission in new
levies, 555, 556.
, Richard, 245.
, Thos., examination of, 62.
, Sir Thos., 232.
, William, 28.
, J. Butler, 364m.
Williamson, James, 13.
, Robert, 57.
Willington, Sir Riohd., 233.
Wihnot, Sir Charles, 11, 15, 28, 141, 242,
261,298,355.
, , made Viscount Wilmot of Ath-
lone, 312.
,the Lord, 343, 406, 409, 517, 571,
575, 583.
, .... i ., his scheme for rebuilding Ath-
lone, 351, 352.
, Sir C. Coote's charges against,
436.
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715
Wilmot, Sir Charles — cont.
) , that being Lord Kesidcnt
of Cormaught he destroyed 'a rent of
7001. a year payable to the King, 436.
, , out of Athlone, i6.
Sir C. Coote's charge, ib.
, Lord Wilmot's reply, 436, 437.
, , Sir C. Coote's charges against
referred to Commissioners for Ireland,
454.
Willoughby, Michael, 582.
Wilson, Christopher, 202.
, asks 1,000 acres in Ulster, ib.
, Sic Thomas, 147.
., , clerk of the papers, 202.
, , asks for 2,000 acres in Ulster, ii.
, William, undertaker in Donegal, 223.
, ..,..., muster of men and anus, ib.
, Major, R.E.J superintendent of Ord-
nance Survey, Phoenix Park, 364.
Winch, Sir Humphrey, 166, 233, 236.
Winchester College, 106.
Windebanke, Mr., 547.
Windsor, Mr. Andrew, 571.
, Wm., 448.
, Sir Wm., 233, 343, 376, 517.
the Lord, 471.
Wine, ship with wine captured by one Burke,
an Irish pirate of Berehaven, 293, 294.
imposts of, brought in Scotch ships,
139.
licences, in Cork, 152.
, Enniskillen, 169, 170.
, Philipstoun, 170.
, Waterford, ib.
, Wexford, ib.
, Dinganicoush, z6.
Tralee, &c., ib.
forThos. Coman(Comyn?), in certain
towns, Galway and Roscommon, 202.
, licensing sales of, 426.
, , promotes consumption, and
scarcity of coin, ib.
, , , to be called in, ib.
, Wingfield, Sir Kd., Lord Powerscourt, 10, 138,
263.
, servitor in Tj'rone, 226.
, muster of men and arms, ib.
Winthrop, Thomas, 190.
Winwood, Secretary, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 19,
50, 101.
, Sir Kobt. Jacob's letter to, 52.
, , delivered the Acts to be passed
to the Lord Deputy, 52.
, , bills of subsidy passed, ib.
, , considers the Ulster plot of no
great importance, ib.
, Sir Kobert Jacob's letter
(June 10th 1613), to, 65.
, about the Parliament, «i.
, about taxing the Ulster
bishoprics and livings, ii.
Winwood, Secretary — cont.
, , letter to Chichester in favour
of Capt. Preston, brother of Viscount
Gormanston, 91.
, , concerning Nichs. Holywood,
just arrived in Ireland from visiting
Tyrone at Rome, ib.
- , , the Lords Justices announce
that Chichester wUl deliver up the
sword on Sunday next, 11th Feb. 1616,
116.
, , , profess their humility and
devotion, ib.
Wiseman, Wm., 470.
Wogan, John, 447.
Worcester, Earl of, 560.
Worrall, Hugh, undertaker in Fermanagh,
423.
, , muster of men and arms, ib.
Worsley, John, 462.
Woods, inquiry into waste of, 347.
, to be saved by bringing iron
(smelted ?) from Biscay, for fish, 580.
, foreign, coloured, 686.
, greenwood, for chests (cedar ?), ib.
, ligno malvois, worth 20s. per ounce,
ib.
Woodhouse, Francis, 557.
Wood kerne and thieves, Londonderry planters
vexed by, 371, 383.
, fines on baronies in Munster to re-
compense George Legg, thrice robbed
by kerne and rebels, 389.
, , agaiast floats of faggots on the
Ban for passage of, 413.
, in rebellion in Londoners plantation,
428.
Woodlock, see Vodlog.
Woodstock, manor of, 112.
Wool, free export of, proclaimed, 14.
, proclamation against export of, 64,
84.
, J. Butler prays license to send some
abroad, ib.
, but not to England, ib.
, licences to export, 93.
, opinion of Attorney-General concern-
ing export of, 131.
, certificate of Commissioners concern-
ing export of, 143.
, report of Sir James Ley and Richard
Hadsor upon the trade of, 150.
, , suggestions as to towns of, the staple
for, ib., 291.
, eight towns named by the King to be
staples for export of wool to have
charters tendered to them, 291.
, no more to be exported from Ireland
unless to England, 402.
, ports for import of, 426.
, deputies to treat of before His Ma-
jesty's Council, 457.
, , to proceed to England, ib.
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, , Munster should not delay to
elect as they -will have to bear part of
the charge, and will receive hest heneflt,
457, 458.
, staples of, the newly erected, 252.
, , prejudicial, ib.
the agent of the wool staplers en-
grosses the wool trade, ib.
, the native manufacture gone, ib.
, the English planters aggrieved, ib.
, , let their laud to Irish, ib.
, clandestine export encouraged, 253.
, , President and Council of
Munster objects to, 252.
, order of the Lords of Council, 201.
, four ancient staple towns, Dublin,
Waterford, Cork, and Drogheda, 273.
,336.
Woolstaple, abuses of, 265.
, answer of the wool staplers, 273.
Wraye, Mr., 357.
Wray, John, servitor in Donegal, 228.
, , muster of men and arms, ib.
Wright, Henry, 152.
Workington, 514.
Wynne, see Vin.
Wyrrall, Sir Hugh, 467.
X.
Zeres, two letters of intelligence from, 661.
Yarmouth, 426.
Yam, linen and wool, free export of, pro-
claimed, 14.
Yaxley, Sir Robert, 556.
Yelverton, Sir Henry, 34, 48, 152, 242, 243,
249, 258, 270.
Youghal, 274, 411, 426, 558, 588.
, Js. Meagh, the priest, lands between
Cork and Youghal, 69.
, made a town of the staple, 164.
, mayor of, 209, 211, 271.
, letter of P. Ktzmorris, dated from,
211.
, letter dated from, 536.
Young, Edward, 448.
, Thos., 176.
, William, 368.
z.
Zealand, 124.
, Midleborough in, ib.
Zouch, Lord, 124, 127, 250, 295.
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" would be graciously pleased to give such directions as His Majesty, in His
" wisdom, might think fit, for the publication of a complete edition of the
" ancient historians of this realm, and assured His Majesty that whatever
" expense might be necessary for this purpose would be made good."
The Master of the Rolls, being very desirous that effect should be given
to the resolution of the House of Commons, submitted to Her Majesty's
Treasury in 1857 a plan for the publication of the ancient chronicles and
memorials of the United Kingdom, and it was adopted accordingly. In
selecting these works, it was considered right, in the first instance, to
give preference to those of which the manuscripts were unique, or the
materials of which would help to fill up blanks in English history for
which no satisfactory and authentic information hitherto existed in any
accessible form. One great object the Master of the Rolls had in view was
to form a corpus historicum within reasonable limits, and which should be
as complete as possible. In a subject of so vast a range, it was important
that the historical student should be able to select such volumes as conformed
with his own peculiar tastes and studies, and not be put to the expense of
purchasing the whole collection ; an inconvenience inseparable from any
other plan than that which has been in this instance adopted.
Of the Chronicles and Memorials, the following volumes have been pub-
lished. They embrace the period from the earliest time of British history
down to the end of the reign of Henry VII.
1. The Chkonicle of England, by John Capgrave. Edited by the
Rev. F. C. HiNGESTON, M.A., of Exeter College, Oxford. 1858.
Oapgrave was prior of Lynn, in Norfolk, and provincial of the order of the
Friars Hermits of England shortly before the year 1464. His Chronicle extends
from the creation of the world to the year 1417. As a record of the language
spoken in Norfolk (being written in English), it is of considerable value.
2. Cheoniqon Monasterii de Abingdon. Vols. I. and II. Edited by
the Rev. Joseph Stevenson, M.A., of University College, Durham,
and Vicar of Leighton Buzzard. 1858.
This Chronicle traces the history of the great Benedictine monastery of
Abingdon in Berkshire, from its foundation by King Ina of Wessex, to the
reign of Richard I., shortly after which period the present narrative was drawn
■p by an inmate of the establishment. The author had access to the title-deeds
of the house ; and incorporates into his history various charters of the Saxon
kings, of great importance as illustrating not only the history of the locality
but that of the kingdom. The work is printed for the first time.
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3. Lives of Edwaed the Confessor. I. — La Estoire de Seint Aedward
le Rei. II Vita Beati Edvardi Regis et Confessoris. Ill Vita
^duuardi Regis qui apud Westmonasterium requiescit. Edited by
Henbx Riohaeds Luaed, M.A., Fellow and Assistant Tutor of Trinity
College, Cambridge. 1858.
The first is a poem in Norman French, containing 4,686 line% addressed to
Alianor, Queen of Henry III., and probably written in the year 1345, on the
occasion of the restoration of the church of Westminster. Nothing is known
of the author. The second is an anonymous poem, containing 536 lines, writteu
between the years 1440 and 1450, by command of Henry VI., to whom it
is dedicated. It does not throw any new light on the reign of Edward the
Confessor, but is valuable as a specimen of the Latin poetry of the time. The
third, also by an anonymous author, was apparently written for Queen Edith,
between the years 1066 and 1074, during the pressure of the suffering brought
on the Saxons by the Norman conquest. It notices many faqts not found in
other writers, and some which differ considerably from the usual accounts.
4. MoNTJMENTA Feanciscana ; scilicet, I, — ^^Thomas de Eccleston de Ad-
ventu Fratrum Minorum in Angliam. II. — Adae de Marisco Epistolse.
III. — Registrum Fratrum Minorum Londonise. Edited by J. S.
Beewee, M.A., Professor of English Literature, King's College,
London. 1858. * ■ "
This Tolume contains original materials for the history of the settlement of
the order of Saint Francis in England, the letters of Adam de Marisco, and
other papers connected with the foundation and diffusion of this great body. It
has been the aim of the editor to coUect whatever historical information could be
found in this country, towards illustrating a period of the national history for
which only scanty materials exist. None of these have been before printed.
5. Fasciculi Zizanioeum Magistri Johannis Wtclif cum Teitico.
Ascribed to Thomas Netter, of Walden, Provincial of the Carmelite
Order in England, and Confessor to King Henry the Fifth. Edited by
the Rev. W. W. Shielbt, M.A., Tutor and late Fellow of Wadham
College, Oxford. 1858.
This work derives its principal value from being the only contemporaneons
account of the rise of the Lollards. When written the disputes of the school-
men had been extended to the field of thfeology, and they appear both in the
writings of Wycliff and in those of his adversaries. Wycliff's little bundles
of tares are not less metaphysical than theological, and the conflict between
Nominalists and Realists rages side by side with the conflict between the different
interpreters of Scripture. The work gives a good idea of the controversies at
the end of the 14th and the beginning of the 15th centuries.
6. The Buik of the" Croniclis of Scotland ; or, A Metrical Version of
the History of Hector Boece ; by William Stewart. Vols. I., II.,
and III. Edited by W. B. Turnbull, Esq., of Lincoln's Inn, Barrister-
at-Law. 1858.
This is a metrical translation of a Latin Prose Chronicle, and was written in the
first half of the 16th century. The narrative begins with the earliest legends,
and ends with the death of James I. of Scotland, and the " evil ending of the
traitors that slew him." Strict accuracy of statement is not to be looked for in
, such a work as this ; but the stories of the colonization of Spain, Ireland, and
" Scotland are interesting if not true ; and the chronicle is valuable as a reflection
of the manners, sentiments, and- character of the age in which it was conlposed.
The peculiarities of the Scottish dialect are well illustrated in this metrical version,
and the student of language will find ample materials for comparison with the
English dialects of the same period, and with modem lowland Scotch.
7. JoHANNis Capgrave Libee de Illustribus Hbneicis. Edited by the
Rev. F. C. Hingeston, M.A., of Exeter College, Oxford. 1858.
This work is dedicated to Henry VI. of England, who appears to have been, in
the author's estiniEftion, the greatest of all the Henries. It is divided into three
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distinct parts, each having its own separate dedication. The first part relates only
to the history of the Empire, and extends from the election of Henry I., the
Fowler, to the end of the reign of the Emperor Henry VI. The second part is
devoted to English history, and extends from the accession of Henry I. in the year
1100, to the year 1446, which was the twenty-fourth year of the reign of King
Henry VI. The third part contains the lives of illustrious men who have borne
the name of Hem-y in various parts of the world.
Capgravewas bom in 1393, in the reign of Richard II., and lived during the
■ Wars of the Roses, for the history of which period his work is of some value.
8. HisTOEiA MoNASTEEii S. AuGUSTiNi Cantuaeiensis, by Thomas of
Elmham, formerly Monk and Treasurer of that Foundation. Edited
by Charles Haedwick, M.A., Fellow of St. Catharine's Hall, and
Christian Advocate in the University of Cambridge. 1858.
This history extends from the arrival of St. Augustine in Kent until 1191.
Prefixed is a chronology as far as 1418, which shows in outline what was to have
been the charactef of the work when completed. The only copy known is in the
possession of Trinity Hall, Cambridge. The author was connected with Norfolk,
and most probably with Elmham, whence he derived his name.
9. EuLOGiUM (HiSTOEiAEUM siVE Tempoeis) : Chronicon ab Orbe condito
usque ad Annum Domini 1366 j a Monacho quodam Malmesbiriensi
exaratum. Vols. I., 11., and III. Edited by F. S.Hatdon, Esq., B.A.
1858-1863.
This is a Latin Chronicle extending from the Creation to the latter part of the
reign of Edward III., and written by a monk of the Abbey of Malmesbury, in
' Wiltshire, about the year 1367. A continuation, carrying the history of England
down to the year 1413, was added in the former half of the fifteenth century by
an author whose name is not known. The original Chronicle is divided into
five books, and contaias a history of the world generally, but more especially
of England to the year 1366. The continuation extends the history down to
the coronation of Henry V. The Eulogiimi itself is chiefly valuable as contain-
ing a history, by a contemporary, of the period between 1356 and 1366. The
notices of events appear to have been written very soon after their occurrence.
Among other interesting matter, the Chronicle contains a diary of the Poitiers
campaign, evidently furnished by some person who accompanied the army of the
Black Prince. The continuation of the Chronicle is also the work of a contem-
porary, and gives a very interesting account of the reigns of Richard II. and
Henry IV. It is believed to be the earliest authority for the statement that the
latter monarch died in the Jerusalem Chamber at Westminster.
10. Memoeials of Henet the Seventh : Bernardi Andreas Tholosatis
Vita Regis Henrici Septimi ; necnon alia qusedam ad eundem Eegem
spectantia. Edited hy James Gaiednee, Esq. 1858.
The contents of this volume are— (1) a life of Henry VII., by his poet
laureate and historiographer, Bernard Andre, of Toulouse, with some composi-
tions in verse, of which he is supposed to have been the author; (2) the journals
of Roger Machado during certain embassies on which he was sent by Henry VII.
to Spain and Brittany, the first of which had reference to the marriage of the
King's son, Arthur, with Catharine of Arragon; (3) two curious reports by
envoys sent to Spain in the year 1505 touching the succession to the Crown
of Castile and a project of marriage between Henry VII. and the Queen of
Naples ■ and (4) an account of Philip of Castile's reception in England in 1506.
Other documents of interest in connexion with the period are given in an appendix.
11 Memorials of Henet the Fifth. I.— Vita Henrici Quinti, Roberto
■ Eedmanno auctore. n.— Versus Rhythmici in laudem Regis Henrici
Quinti. in.— Elmhami Liber Metricus de Henrico V. Edited by
Chables a. Cole, Esq. 1858.
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This volume contains three treatises which more or less illustrate the history of
the reign of Henry V., viz.: A Life by Robert Kedman ; a Metrical Chronicle by
Thomas Elmham, prior of Lenton, a contemporary author ; Versus Khythmici,
■written apparently by a monk of Westminster Abbey, who was also a contempo-
rary of Henry V. These works are printed for the first time.
12. MuNiMENTA GiLDHALLJE LoNDONiENsis ; Liber Albus, Liber Cus-
tumarum, et Liber Horn, in archivis G-ildhallje asservati. Vol. I.,
Liber Albus. Vol. II. (in Two Parts), Liber Custumarum. Vol. III.
Translation of the Anglo-Norman Passages in Liber Albus, Glossaries,
Appendices, and Index. Edited by Henry Thomas Eiley, Esq., M.A.,
Barrister-at-Law. 1859-1862.
The manuscript of the Liber Albus, compiled by John Carpenter, Common
Clerk of the City of London in the year 1419, a large folio volume, is pre-
served in the Record Room of the City of London. It gives an account of
the laws, regulations, and institutions of that City in the twelfth, thirteenth,
fourteenth, and early part of the fifteenth centuries.
The Liber Custumarum was compiled probably by various hands in the early
part of the fourteenth century during the reign of Edward II. The manuscript,
a folio volume, is also preserved in the Record Room of the City of London,
though some portion in its original state, borrowed from the City in the reign
of Queen Elizabeth and never returned, forms part of the Cottonian MS.
Claudius D. II. in the British Museum. It also gives an account of the laws,
regulations, and institutions of the City of London in the twelfth, thirteenth, and
early part of the fourteenth centuries.
13. Chkonica Johannis de Oxenedes. Edited by Sir Henky Ellis,
K.H. 1859.
A Ithough this Chronicle tells of the arrival of Hengist and Horsa in England
in the year 449, yet it substantially begins with the reign of King Alfred, and
comes down to the year 1292, where it ends abruptly. The history is particu-
larly valuable for notices of events in the eastern portions of the kingdom
which are not to be elsewhere obtained, and some curious facts are mentioned
relative to the floods in that part of England, which are confirmed in the Fries-
land Chronicle of Anthony Heinrich, pastor of the Island of Mohr.
14. A Collection of Political Poems and Songs relating to English
History, from the Accession of Edward III. to the Reign of
Henry VHI. Vols. I. and II. Edited by Thomas Wright, Esq.,
M.A. 1859-1861.
These Poems are perhaps the most interesting of all the historical writings of
the period, though they cannot be relied on for accuracy of statement. They
are various in character ; some are upon religious subjects, some may be called
satires, and some give no more than a court scandal ; but as a whole they pre-
sent a very fair picture of society, and of the relations of the different olasses
to one another. The period comprised is in itself interesting, and brings us,
through the decline of the feudal system, to the beginning of our modern
history. The songs in old English are of considerable value to the philologist.
15. The " Opus Teetium," " Opus Minus," &c., of Eogee Bacon. Edited
by J. S. Brewer, M.A., Professor of English Literature, King's
College, London. 1859.
This is the celebrated treatise — never before printed — so frequently referred
to by the great philosopher in his works. It contains the fullest details we
possess of the life and labours of Roger Bacon : also a fragment by the same
author, supposed to be unique, the " Compendium Studii Theologies."
16. BARTHOLOM.ffiI DE CoTTON, MoNACHI NORWICENSIS, HiSTORIA AN-
GLICAN A ; 449-1298: necnon ejusdem Liber de Archiepiscopis ,et
Episcopis Angliffi. Edited by Henry Richards Luaed, M,A., Fellow
a;nd Assistant Tutor of Trinity College, Cambridge. 1859.
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The author, a monk of Norwich, has here given us a Chronicle of England
from the arrival of the Saxons in 449 to the year 1298, in or about which year
it appears that he died. The latter portion of this history (the whole of the
reign of Edward I. more especially) is of great value, as the writer was con-
temporary with the events which he records. An Appendix contains several
illustrative documents connected with the previous narrative.
17. Bkut y Ttwtsogion ; or, The Chronicle of the Princes of Wales.
Edited hy the Rev. John Williams ab Ithel, M.A. 1860.
This work, also known as " The Chronicle of the Princes of Wales," has
been attributed to Caradoc of Llancarvan, who flourished about the middle of
the twelfth century. It is written in the ancient Welsh language, begins with
the abdication and death of Caedwala at Rome, in the year 681, and continues
the history down to the subjugation of Wales by Edward I., about the year 1282.
18. A Collection of Eotal and Historical Letters during the
Reign op Hbnkt IV. 1399-1404. Edited hy the Rev. F. C. Hin-
GESTON, M. A., of Exeter College, Oxford. 1860.
This volume, like all the others in the series containing a miscellaneous selec-
tion of letters, is valuable on account of the light it throws upon biographical
history, and the familiar view it presents of characters, manners, and events.
The period requires much elucidation ; to which it will materially contribute.
19. The Repressor of over much Blaming of the Clergy. By
Reginald Pecock, sometime Bishop of Chichester. Vols. I. and II.
Edited hy Churchill Babington, B.D., Fellow of St. John's College,
Cambridge. 1860.
The " Repressor " may be considered the earliest piece of good theological dis-
quisition of which our English prose literature can boast. The author was born
about the end of the fourteenth century, consecrated Bishop of St. Asaph in
the year 1444, and translated to the see of Chichester in 1450. While Bishop of
St. Asaph, he zealously defended his brother prelates from the attacks of those
who censured the bishops for their neglect of duty. He maintained that it was no
part Of a bishop's functions to appear in the pulpit, and that his time might be
more profitably spent, and his dignity better maintained, in the performance of
works of a higher character. Among those who thought differently were the
Lollards, and against their general doctrines the " Repressor " is directed. Pecock
took up a position midway between that of the Roman Church and that of the
modem Anglican Church ; but his work is interesting chiefly because it gives a
full account of the views of the Lollards and of the arguments by which they were
supported, and because it assists us to ascertain the state of feeling which ulti-
mately led to the Reformation. Apart from rehgious matters, the light thrown upon
contemporaneous history is very small, but the " Repressor " has great value
for the philologist, as it tells us what were the characteristics of the language in
use among the cultivated Englishmen of the fifteenth century. Pecock, though
an opponent of the Lollards, showed a certam spirit of toleration, for which he
received, towards the end of his life, the usual mediasval reward — persecution.
20. Annales CAMBEI.E. Edited hy the Rev. John Williams ab Ithel,
M.A. I860.
These annals, which are in Latin, commence in the year 447, and come down
to the year 1288. Theearlier portion appears to be taken from anirish Chronicle,
which was also used by Tigernach, and by the compiler of the Annals of Ulster.
During its first century it contains scarcely anything relating to Britain, the
earliest direct concurrence with English history is relative to the mission of
Augustine Its notices throughout, though brief, are valuable. The annals
were probably written at St. Davids, by Blegewryd, Archdeacon of Llandaff,
the most learned man in his day in all Cymru.
21 The Works of Gibaldus Cambbensis. Vols. I., II., III., and IV.
" Edited by J. S. Brewer, M.A., Professor of English Literature, King's
College London. Vols. V., VI., and VII. Edited by the Rev. James
F DiMOCK, M.A., Rector of Barnburgh, Yorkshire. 1861-1877.
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These yolumes contain the historical works of Gerald du Barry, who lived
in the reigns of Henry II., Richard I,, and John, and attempted to re-establish
the independence of Wales by restoring the see of St. Davids to its ancient
primacy. His works are of a very miscellaneous nature, both in prose and
verse, and are remarkable chiefly for the racy and original anecdotes which
they contain relating to contemporaries. He is the only Welsh writer of any
importance who has contributed so much to the mediaeval literature of this
countiy, or assumed, in consequence of his nationality, so free and independent
a tone. His frequent travels in Italy, in France, in Ireland, and in Wales, gave
tlim opportunities for observation which did not generally fall to the lot of mediaeval
writers in the twelfth and thirteenth centuries, and of these observations Giraldus
has made due use. Only extracts from these treatises have been printed before,
and almost all of them are taken from unique manuscripts.
The Topographia Hibemica (in Vol. V.) is the result of Giraldus' two visits to
Ireland. The first in the year 1183, the second in 1185-6, when he accompanied
Prince John into that country. Curious as this treatise is, Mr. Dimock is of
opinion that it ought- not to be accepted as sober truthful history, for Giraldus
himself states that truth was not his main object, and that he compiled the work
for the purpose of sounding the praises offHenry the Second. Elsewhere, how.!
ever, he declares that he had stated nothing in the Topographia of the truth of
which he was not well assured, either by his own eyesight or by the testimony,
with all diligence elicited, of the most trustworthy and authentic men in the
country ; that though he did not put just the same full faith La their reports as
in what he had himself seen, yet, as they only related what they had themselves
seen, he could not but believe such credible witnesses. A very interesting portion
of this treatise is devoted to the animals of Ireland. It shows that he was a very
accurate and acute observer, and his descriptions are given in a way that a
scientific naturalist of the present day could hardly improve upon. The Expug-
natio Hibernica was written about the year 1 188 and may be regarded rather
as a great epic than a sober relation of acts occurring in his own days. No
one can peruse it without coming to the conclusion that it is rather a poetical
fiction than a prosaic truthful history.
Vol. VI. contains the Itinerarium Kambriae et Descriptio Kambriao: and
Vol. VII., the lives of S. Remigius and S. Hugh.
22. Letteks and Papers illustrative of the Wars of the English
IN France during the Reign of Henry the Sixth, King of Eng-
land. "Vol. I., and Vol. II. (in Two Parts). Edited by the Eev. Joseph
Stetenson, M.A., of University College, Durham, and Viear of Leighton
Buzzard. 1861-1864.
The letters and papers contained in these volumes are derived chiefly from
originals or contemporary copies extant in the Bibliothfeque Imperiale, and the
Depot des Archives, in Paris. They illustrate the line of policy adopted by
John Duke of Bedford and his successors during their government of Normandy,
and such other provinces of France as had been acquired by Henry V. We
may here trace, step by step, the gradual declension of the English power, until
we are prepared to read of its final overthrow.
23. The Anglo-Saxon Chronicle, according to the several Original
Authorities. Vol. I., Original Texts. Vol. II., Translation. Edited
and translated by Benjamin Thorpe, ^sq., Member of the Royal
Academy of Sciences at Munich, and of the Society of Netherlandish
Literature at Leyden. 1861.
This Chronicle, extending from the earliest history of Britain to the year
1154, is justly the boast of England ; for no other nation can produce any history,
written in its own vernacular, at all approaching it, either in antiquity, truthful-
ness, or extent, the historical books of the Bible alone excepted. There are at
present six independent manuscripts of the Saxon Chronicle, ending in different
years, and written in different parts of the country. In this edition, the text
of each manuscript is printed in columns on the same page, so that the student
may see at a glance the various changes which occur in orthography, whether
arising from locality or age.
24. Letters and Papers illustrative of the Reigns of Richard III.
AND Henry VII. Vols. I. and II. Edited by James Gairdner, Esq.
1861-1863.
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The Papers are derived from MSS. in the Public Record Office, the British
Museum, and other repositories. The period to which they refer is nnusuallj
destitute of chronicles and other sources of historical information, so that the
light obtained from these documents is of special importance. The principal
contents of the volumes are some diplomatic Papers of Richard III. ; correspon-
dence between Henry VII. and Ferdinand and Isabella of Spain ; documents
relating to Edmund de la Pole, Earl of Suffolk ; and a portion of the corre-
spondence of James IV. of Scotland.
25, Lettebs of Bishop Geossetebte, illustrative of the Social Condition
of his' Time. Edited by Henet Eichaeds Ltjaed, M.A., Fellov^ and
Assistant Tutor of Trinity College, Cambridge. 1861.
The Letters of Robert Grosseteste (131 in number) are here collected from various
sources, and a large portion of them is printed for the first time. They range in
date from about 1210 to 1253, and relate to various matters connected not only
with the political history of England during the reign of Henry III., but with
its ecclesiastical condition. They refer especially to the diocese of Lincoln, of
which Grosseteste was bishop.
26, Desceiptive Catalogue oe MiNuscEiPTS eelating to the Histoet
OF GrREAT Bkitain AND Ieeland. Vol. I. (in Two Parts) ; Anterior
to the Norman Invasion. Vol. H.; 1066-1200. Vol. III. ; 1200-1327.
By Sir Thomas DirFFtrs Haedt, D.C.L., Deputy Keeper of the Public
Records. 1862-1871.
The object of this work is to publish notices of all known sources of British
history, both printed and unprinted, in one continued sequence. The materials,
when historical (as distinguished from biographical), are arranged under the
year in which the latest event is recorded m the chronicle or history, and not
under the period in which its author, real or supposed, flourished. Biographies
are enumerated under the year in which the person commemorated died, and no
under the year in which the life was written. This arrangement has two
advantages ; the materials for any given period may be seen at a glance ; and
if the reader knows the time when an author wrote, and the number of years
that had elapsed between the date of the events and the time the writer flourished,
' he will generally be enabled to form a fair estimate of the comparative value of
the narrative itself. A brief analysis of each work has been added when deserving
it in which the original portions are distinguished from those which are mere
compilations. When possible, the sources are indicated from which such com-
pilations have been derived. A biographical sketch of the author of each piece
has been added, and a brief notice has also been given of such British authors as
have written on historical subjects.
27 EOTAI, AND OTHEE HiSTOEICAL LeTTEES ILLUSTEATIVE OP THE ReIGN
OF Henry III. Vol. I., 1216-1235. Vol. II., 1236-1272. Selected
and edited by the Rev. W. W. Shhilbt, D.D., Regius Professor in
Ecclesiastical History, and Canon of Christ Church, Oxford. 1862-
1866.
The letters contained in these volumes are derived chiefly from the ancient
correspondence formerly in the Tower of London, and now in the Public Record
Office They illustrate the political history of England during the growth of
its liberties and throw considerable Ught upon the personal history of Simon de
Montfort The affairs of Prance form the subject of many of them, especially
in regard to the province of Gascony. The entire collection consists of nearly
700 documents, the greater portion of which is printed for the first time.
98 Cheonioa Monasteeii S. Albani.— 1. Thom^ Walsingham Historia
Anglicana ; Vol. I., 1272-1381 : Vol. II., 1381-1422. 2. Willelmi
Rishangee Cheonica et Annales, 1259-1307. 3. Johannis de
Trokelowe et Heneioi de Blanepoede Chronica et Annales,
1259-1296 ; 1307-1321 ; 1392-1406. 4. Gesta Abbatum Monasteeii
S Albani' a Thoma Walsingham, eegnante Ricardo Secundo,
ejusdem Eoclesi^ Pe^centorb, compilata ; Vol, I., 793-1290 :
Vol II., 1290-1349 : Vol. III., 1349-1411. 5. Johannis Amundesham,
MoNAcm Monasterii S. Albani, ut videtce, Annales ; Vols. I.
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and II. 6. Registra quorundam Abbatum Monastekii S. Albani,
QUI S^CULO XV™° FLORUEEE ; Vol. I., RBaiSTRUM ABBATIiE JOHANNIS
Whethamstede, Abbatis Monasterii Sancti Albani, itercm
suscEPTiE ; Roberto Blakenet, Capellano, quondam adsoriptum :
Vol. II., Registra Johannis Whethamstede, Willblmi Albon, et
WiLLELMi Walingfordb, Abbatum Monasterii Sancti Albani, cum
Appendice, continente quasdam Epistolas, a Johanne Whetham-
stede CoNsoRiPTAs. 7. Ypodigma Neusteije, a Thoma Walsingham,
quondam Monaoho Monasterii S. Albani, conscriptum. Edited
by Henry Thomas Riley, Esq., M.A., Cambridge and Oxford ; and
of the Inner Temple, Barrister-at-Law. 1863-1876.
In the first tyio volumes Is a History of England, from the death of
Henry III. to the death of Henry V., by Thomas Walsingham, Precentor
of St. Albans, from MS. VII. in the Arundel Collection in the College
of Arms, London, a manuscript of the fifteenth century, collated -with MS.
13 E. IX. in the King's Library in the British Museum, and MS. VII. in the
Parker Collection of Manuscripts at Corpus Christi College, Cambridge.
In the third volume is a Chronicle of English History, attributed to William
Rishanger, who lived in the reign of Edward I.,, irom the Cotton. MS.
Faustina B. IX. in the British Museum, collated with MS. 14 C. VII.
(fols. 219-231) in the King's Library, British Museum,'and the Cotton MS.
Claudius E. III., fols. 306-331: an account of transactions attending the
award of the kingdom of Scotland to John Balliol, 1291-1292, from MS.
Cotton. Claudius D. VI., also attributed to William Rishanger, but on
no sufficient ground: a short Chronicle of English History, 1292 to- 1300,
by an unknown hand, from MS. Cotton. Claudius D. VI. : a short Chronicle
Willelrai Rishanger Gesta Edwardi Pnmi, Regis Anglise, from MS. 14 C. I.
in the Royal Library, and MS. Cotton. Claudius D. VI., with Annales Regum
Anglife, probably by the same hand: and fragments of three Chronicles of
English History, 1285 to 1307.
In the fourth volume is a Chronicle of English History, 1259 to 1296,
from MS. Cotton. Claudius D. VI. : Annals of Edward II., 1307 to 1323, by
John de Trokelowe, a monk of St. Albans, and a continuation of Trokelowe's
Annals, 1323, 1324, by Henry de Blaneforde, both from MS. Cotton. Claudius
D. VI. : a full Chronicle of English History, 1392 to 1406, from MS. VIL in
the Library of Corpus Christi College, Cambridge ; and an account of the
Benefactors of St. AJbans, written in the early part of the fifteenth century,
from MS. VI. in the same Library.
'J?he fifth, sixth, and seventh volumes contain a history of the Abbots of
St. Albans, 793 to 1411, mainly compiled by Thomas Walsingham, from
MS. Cotton. Claudius E. IV., in the British Museum : with a Con-
tinuation, from the closing pages of Parker MS. VII., in the Library of
Corpus Christi College, Cambridge.
The eighth and ninth volumes, in continuation of the Annals, contain a
Chronicle, probably by John Amundesham, a monk of St. Albans.
The tenth and eleventh volumes relate especially to the acts and proceedings
of Abbots Whethamstede, Albon, and Wallingford, and may be considered as a
memorial of the chief historical and domestic events during those periods.
The twelfth volume contains a compendious History of England to the reign
of Henry V., and of Normandy in early times, also by Thomas Walsingham,
and dedicated to Henry V. The compiler has often substituted other authorities
in place of those consulted in the preparation of his larger work.
29. Chronicon Abbati.® Eveshamensis, Auctoribus Dominico Prioee
EvBSHAMIiE ET ThOMA DE MaRLEBEEGB AbBATE, A FUNDATIONE AD
Annum 1213, una cum Continuatione ad Annum 1418. Edited by
the Rev. W. D. Maceay, M.A., Bodleian Library, Oxford. 1863.
The Chronicle of Evesham illustrates the history of that important monastery
from its foundation by Egwin, about 690, to the year 1418. Its chief feature is
an autobiography, which makes us acquainted with the inner daily life of a
great abbey, such as but rarely has been recorded. Interspersed are many
notices of general, personal, and local history which will be read with much
interest. This work exists in a single MS., and is for the first time printed.
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30. RiCABDI DE ClEENCBSTEIA SPECULtTM HiSTOKIALE DE GeSTIS EeGUM
Anglic. Vol. I., 447-871. Vol. II., 872-1066. Hdited by John E. B.
Mayor, M.A., FeUow of St. John's College, Cambridge. 1863-1869.
The compiler, Richard of Cirencester, was a monk of Westminster, 1355-
1400. In 1391 he obtamed a licence to make a pilgrimage to Kome. Hia
history, In four hooks, extends from 447 to 1066. He announces his intention
of continuing it, but there is no CTidence that he completed any mora This
chronicle gives many charters in favour of Westminster Abbey, and a very full
account of the lives and miracles of the saints, especially of Edward the Con-
fessor, whose reign occupies the fourth book. A treatise on the Coronation, by
William of Sudbury, a monk of Westminster, fills book iii. c. 3. It was on this
author that C. J. Bertram fathered his forgery, De Situ Brittanice, in 1747.
31. Year Books of the Reign of Edward the First. Years 20-21,
21-22, 30-31, 32-33, and 33-35. Edited and translated by Alfred
John Horwood, Esq., of the Middle Temple, Barrister-at-Law. 1863-
1879.
The volumes known as the "Year Books" contain reports in Norman-French
of cases argued and decided in the Courts of Common Law. They may be con-
sidered to a great extent as the " lex non scripta " of England, and have been held
in the highest veneration by the ancieni sages of the law, and were received by
them as the repositories of the first recorded judgments and dicta of the great
legal luminaries of past ages. They are also worthy of the attention of the
general reader on account of the historical information and the notices of public
and private persons which they contain, as well as the light which they throw
on ancient manners and customs.
32. Narratives of the Expulsion of the English from Normandy,
1449-1450. — Robertus Blondelli de Reductione Normannise : Le Re-
couvrement de Normendie, par Berry, Herault du Roy : Conferences
between the Ambassadors of France and England. Edited, from MSS,
in the Imperial Library at Paris, by the Rev. Joseph Stevenson,
M.A., of University College, Durham. 1863.
This volume contains the narrative of an eye-witness who details with con-
siderable power and minuteness the circumstances which attended the final ex-
pulsion of the English from Normandy in the year 1450. The history commences
with the infringement of the truce by the capture of Fougeres, and ends with
the battle of Formigny and the embarkation of the Duke of Somerset. The
whole period embraced is less than two years.
33. HiSTORiA et Cartularium Monastbrii S. Petri GLOucESTRiiE. Vols.
I., II., and III. Edited by W. H. Hart, Esq., F.S.A., Membre corre-
spondant de la Societe des Antiquaires de Normandie. 1863-1867.
This work consists of two parts, the History and the Cartulary of the Monastery
of St. Peter, Gloucester. The history furnishes an account of the monastery
from its foundation, in the year 681, to the early part of the reign of Kiohard II.,
together with a calendar of donations and benefactions. It treats principally of
the affairs of the monastery, but occasionally matters of general history are
introduced. Its authorship has generally been assigned to Walter Froucester,
the twentieth abbot, but without any foundation.
34. Albxandri Neckam de Natttris Rerum libri duo ; with Neckam's
Poem, De Laudibus Divine Sapienti^. Edited by Thomas Wright,
Esq., M.A. 1863.
Neckam was a man who devoted himself to science, such as it was in the
twelfth century. In the " De Naturis Rerum " are to be found what may be
called the rudiments of many sciences mixed up with much error and ignorance.
Neckam was not thought infallible, even by his contemporaries, for Roger.Bacon
remarks of him, " this Alexander in many things wrote what was true and useful ;
" but he neither can nor ought by just title to be reckoned among authorities."
Neckam, however, had sufficient independence of thought to differ from some
of the schoolmen who in his time considered themselves the only judges of litera-
ture. He had his own views in morals, and in giving us a glimpse of them, as
well as of his other opinions, he throws much light upon the manners, customs,
and general tone of thought prevalent in the twelfth century. The poem entitled
« De Laudibus Divinae Sapientise " appears to be a metrical paraphrase or
abridgment of the " De Naturis Rerum." It is written in the elegiac metre ;
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and though there are many lines which violate classical rules, it is, as a whole,
above the ordinary standard of media;val Latin.
35. Leechdoms, Woetcunning, and Stakckaft of Eaklt England ; being
a Collection of Documents illustrating the History of Science in this
Country before the Norman Conquest. Vols. I., II., and III. Collected
and edited by the Rev. T. Oswald Cockayne, M.A., of St. John's
College, Cambridge. 1864-1866.
This work illustrates not only the history of science, but the history of super-
stition. In addition to the information bearing directly upon the medical skiH
and medical faith of the times, there are many passages which incidentally throw
light upon the general mode of life and ordinaiy diet. The volumes are interesiirg
not only in their scientific, but also in their social aspect. The manuscripts from
which they have been printed are valuable to the Anglo-Saxon scholar for tlie
illustrations they afford of Anglo-Saxon orthography.
96. Anwales Monastici. Vol. I. : — Annales de Margan, 1066-1232 ;
Anuales de Theokesberia, 1066-1263 ; Annales de Burton, 1004-1263.
Vol.11.: — Annales Monasterii de Wintonia, 519-1277; Annales Mo-
nasterii de Waverleia, 1-1291. Vol. III. : — Annales Prioratus de
Dunstaplia, 1-1297. Annales Monasterii de Bermundeseia, 1042-
1432. Vol. IV. : — Annales Monasterii de Oseneia, 1016-1347 ; Chroni-
con vulgo dictum Chronicon Thorax Wykes, 1066-1289 ; Annales
Prioratus de Wigomia, 1-1377. Vol. V. : — Index and Glossary. Edited
hy Henry Richards Luard, M.A., Fellow and Assistant Tutor of
Trinity College, and Registrary of the University, Cambridge. 1864-
1869.
The present collection of Monastic Annals embraces all the more important
chronicles compiled in religious houses in England during the thirteenth
century. These distinct works are ten in number. The extreme period
which they embrace ranges from the year 1 to 1432, although they refer mor£
especially to the reigns of John, Henry III., and Edward I. Some of these narra
fives have already appeared in print, but others are printed for the first time.
37. Magna Vita S. Hugonis Episcopi Lincolniensis. From Manuscripts
in the Bodleian Library, Oxford, and the Imperial Library, Vai-is. Edited
by the Rev. James F. Dimock, M.A., Rector of Baruburgh, Yorkshire.
1864.
This work contains a number of very curious and interesting incidents, and
being the work of a contemporary, is very valuable, not only as a truthful
biography of a celebrated ecclesiastic, but as the work of a man, who, from per-
sonal knowledge, gives notices of passing events, as well as of individuals who
were then taking active part in pubUc affairs. The author, in all probability,
was Adam Abbot of Evesham. He was domestic chaplain and private confessor
of Bishop Hugh, and in these capacities was admitted to the closest intimacy.
Bishop Hugh was Prior of Witham for ] 1 years before he became Bishop of
Lincoln. His consecration took place on the 2Ist September 1186,; he died on
the 16th of November 1200 ; and was canonized in 1220.
38. Chronicles and Memorials of the Reign of Richard the First.
Vol. I. : — Itineraridm Peregeinorum bt Gesta Regis Ricardi.
Vol. II. : — Epistol.® Cantuarienses ; the Letters of the Prior and
Convent of Christ Church, Canterbury; 1187 to 1199. Edited by
William Stubbs, M.A., Vicar of Navestock, Essex, and Lambeth
Librarian. 1864-1865.
The authorship of the Chronicle in Vol. I., hitherto ascribed to Geoffrey
Vinesauf, is now more correctly ascribed to Richard, Canon of the Holy Trinity
of London. The narrative extends from 1187 to 1199; but its chief interest
consists in the minute and authentic narrative which it furnishes of the exploits
of Richard I., from his departure from England in December 1189 to his death
in 1199. The author states in his prologue that he was an eye-witness of muck
that he records ; and various incidental circumstances which occur in the course
of the narrative confirm this assertion.
The letters in Vol. II., written between 1187 and 1199, are of value as
furnishing authentic materials for the history of the ecclesiastical condition of
England during the reign of Richard I. They had their origin in a dispute which
arose from the attempts of Baldwin and Hubert, archbishops of Canterbury, to
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found a college of secular canons, a project -which gave great umbrage to the
monks of Canterbury, -who saw m it a design to supplant them in their function
of metropolitan chapter. These letters are printed, for the first time, from a MS.
belonging to the archiepiscopal library at Lambeth.
39. Recueil des Ceoniques et anchiennes Istoeies db la Gkant Beb-
TAIGNE A PEESENT NOMME EnGLETEEEE, par JeHAN DE WauEIN. VoI. I,
Albina to 688. Vol. II., 1399-1422. Vol. III., 1422-1431. Edited by
William Haedy, Esq., F.S.A. 1864^-1879.
40. A Collection op the Cheonioles and ancient Histoeies of Geeat
Beitain, now called England, by John de Wavein. Albina to 688.
(Translation of the preceding Vol. I.) Edited and translated by
William Haedt, Esq., F.S.A. 1864.
This curious chronicle extends from the fabulous period of history down to the
return of Edward IV. to England in the year 1471 after the second deposition of
Henry VI. The manuscript from which the text of the work is taken is pre-
served iu the Imperial Library at Paris, and is believed to be the only complete
and nearly contemporary copy in existence. The work, as originally bound,
was comprised iu six volumes, since rebound in morocco in 12 volumes, folio
maximo, vellum, and is illustrated with exquisite miniatures, vignettes, and initial
letters. It was written towards the end of the fifteenth century, having been
expressly executed for Louis de Bruges, Seigneur de la Gruthuyse and Ear] of
Winchester, from whose cabinet it passed into the library of Louis XII. at Blois.
. 41.PolycheoniconRanulphiHigden, with Trevisa's Translation. Vols. I.
and II. Edited by CHaECHrLL Babington, B.D., Senior Fellow of
St. John's College, Cambridge. Vols. III., IV., V., VI., and VII.
Edited by the Rev. Joseph Rawson Lumby, D.D., Norrisian Professor
of Divinity, Vicar of St. Edward's, Fellow of St. Catharine's College,
and late Fellow of Magdalene College, Cambridge. 1865-1879.
.This is one of the many mediseval chronicles which assume the character of a
history of the world. It begins with the creation, and is brought down to the
author's own time, the reign of Edward III. Prefixed to the historical portion, is
a chapter devoted to geography, in which is given a description of every known
land. To say that the Polychronicon was written in the fourteenth century is to
say that it is not free from inaccuracies. It has, however, a value apart from its
intrinsic merits. It enables us to form a very fair estimate of the knowledge of
history and geography which well-informed readers of the fourteenth and fifteenth
centuries possessed, for it was then the standard work on general history.
The two English translations, which are printed with the original Latin, afford
interesting illustrations of the gradual change of our language, for one was made
In the fourteenth century, the other in the fifteenth. The differences between
Trevisa's version and that of the unknown writer are often considerable.
42. Le Liveee de Reis de Beittanie e Le Liveee de Reis de
Engleteee. Edited by John Glovee, M.A., Vicar of Brading, Isle of
Wight, formerly Librarian of Trinity College, Cambridge. 1865.
These two treatises, though they cannot rank as independent narratives, arc
nevertheless valuable as careful abstracts of previous historians, especially " Le
Livere de Keis de Engletere." Some various readings are given which are
interesting to the philologist as instances of semi-Saxonized French.
It is supposed that Peter of Ickham must have been the author, but no certain
conclusion on that point has been arrived at.
43. Chronica Monasteeii de Melsa, ab Anno 1150 usque ad Annum
1406. Vols. I., II., and III. Edited by Edwaed Augustus Bond, Esq.,
Assistant Keeper of the Manuscripts, and Egerton Librarian, British
Museum. 1866-1868.
The Abbey of Meaux was a Cistercian house, and the work of its abbot is both
curious and valuable. It is a faithful and often minute record of the establishment
of a religious community, of its progress in forming an ample revenue, of its
struggles to maintain its acquisitions, and of its relations to the governing
institutions of the countrj-. In addition to the private affairs of the monaster)-,
some light is thrown upon the public events of the time, which are however kept
distinct, and appear at the end of the history of each abbot's administration. 'The
text has been printed from what is said to be the autograph of the original
compiler, Thomas de Burton, the nineteenth abbot.
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44. MaTTHjEI PaeISIENSIS HiSTOBIA AnGLOKTJM/SIVE, UT VTILGO DICITUE,
HiSTOKiA Minor. Vols. I., II., and III. 1067-1253. Edited by Sir
Fbederic Madden, K.H., Keeper of the Department of Manuscripts,
British Museum. 1866-1869.
The exact date at which this work was written is, according to the chronicler,
1250. The history is of eonsiderahle value as an illustration oE the period during
which the author lived, and contains a good summary of the events which followed
the Conquest. This minor chronicle is, however, hased on another work (also
written by Matthew Paris) giving fuller details, which has been called the
" Historia Major." The chronicle here published, nevertheless, gives some
information not to be found in the greater history.
45. Liber Monasterii de Htda : a Chronicle and Chabtulaky of
Hyde Abbey, Winchestbr,455-1023./ Edited, from a Manuscript in the
Library of the Earl of Macclesfield, Ziy Edward Edwards, Esq. 1866.
The "Book of Hyde " is a compilation from much earlier sources which are
usually indicated with considerable care and precision. In mamy cases, however,
the Hyde chronicler appears to correct, to qualify, or to amplify — either from
tradition or ftom sources of information not now discoverable— the statements,
which, in substance, he adopts. He also mentions, and frequently quotes from
writers whose works are either entirely lost or at present known only by fragments.
There is to be found, in the "Book of Hyde," much information relating to the
reign of King Alftod which is not known to exist elsewhere. The volume
contains sOme curious specimens of Anglo-Saxon and Mediseval English.
46. Chronicon Scotorum : a Chronicle of Irish Affairs, from the
Earliest Times to 1135 ; with a Supplement, containing the Events
from 1141 to 1150. Edited, with a Translation, by William Maunsell
Hennbsst, Esq., M.E.I. A. 1866.
There is, in this volume, a legendary account of the peopling of Ireland and of
the adventures which befeE the various heroes who are said to have been con-
nected with Irish history. The details are, however, very meagre both for this
period and for the time when history becomes more authentic. The plan adopted
in the chronicle gives the appearance of an accuracy to which the earUer portions
of the work cannot have any claim. The succession of events is marked, year by
year, from A.M. 1599 to a.d. 1150. The principal events narrated in the later
portion of the work are, the invasions of foreigners, and the wars of the Irish
among themselves. The text has been printed from a MS. preserved in the
library of Trinity College, Dublin, written partly in Latin, partly in Irish.
47. The Chronicle of Pierre de Langtoft, in French Verse, from
the earliest Period to the Death of Edward I. Vols. I. and II.
Edited by Thomas Wright, Esq., M.A, " 1866-1868.
It is probable that Pierre de Langtoft was a canon of Bridlington, in Yorkshire,
and that he lived in the reign of Edward I., and during a portion of the reign of
Edward II. This chronicle is divided into three parts ; in the first is an
abridgment of Geoffrey of Monmouth's " Historia Britonum," in the second, a
history of the Anglo-Saxon and Norman kings, down to the death of Henry III.,
and in the third a history of the reign of Edward I. The principal object of the
work was apparently to show the justice of Edward's Scottish wars. The
language is singularly corrupt, andacurious specimenof the Erenchof Yorkshire.
48. The War of the Gaedhil with the Gaill, or, The Invasions of
Ireland by the Danes and other Norsemen. Edited, with a
Translation, by James Henthorn Todd, D.D., Senior Fellow of
Trinity College, and Regius Professor of Hebrew in the University,
Dublin. 1867.
The work in its present form, in the editor's opinion, is a comparatively modern
version of an undoubtedly ancient original. That it was compiled from contem-
porary materials has been proved by curious incidental evidence. It is stated in
the account given of the battle of Clontarf that tte full tide in Dublin Bay on the
day of the battle (23 April 1014) coincided with sunrise ; and that the returning
tide in the evening aided considerably in the defeat of the Danes. The fact has
been verified by astronomical calculations, and the inference is that the author of
the chronicle, if not himself an eye-witness, must have derived his infbrmation
from those who wi re eye-witnesses. The contents of the work are sufficiently
described in its title. Th» story is told after the manner of the Scandinavian
Sagas, with poems and fragments of poems introduced into the prose narrative.
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49. Gesta Regis Hbnrici Sbcundi Bbnbdicti Abbatis. The Chronicle
OF THE Keigns of Henet II. ANB RiCHAED I., 1169-1192, known
under the name of Benedict op Pbterborough. Vols. I. and II.
Edited by William Stubbs, M.A., Regius Professor of Modern His-
tory, Oxford, and Lambeth Librarian. 1867.
This chronicle of the reigns of Henry II. and Richard I., known commonly
under the name of Benedict of Peterborough, is one of the best existing speci-
mens of a class of historical compositions of the first importance to the student.
50. M0NIJIBNTA ACADEMICA, OR, DOCUMENTS ILLUSTRATIVE OF ACADEMICAL
Lii^a AND Studies at Oxford (in Two Parts). Edited by the Rev.
Henry Anstey, M.A., Vicar of St. Wendron, Cornwall, and lately
Vice-Principal of St. Mary Hall, Oxford. 1868.
This work will supply materials for a History of Academical Life and'Studies
in the University oi Ojdford during the 13th, 14th, and 15th centuries.
51. Chronica Magistri Rogeri db Houedbne. Vols. I., II., III., and IV.
Edited by Wtliaam Stubbs, M.A., Regius Professor of Modem History,
and Fellow of Oriel CoEege, Oxford. 1868-1871.
This work has long been justly celebrated, but not thoroughly understood unti
Mr. ^tubbs' edition. The earlier portion, extending from 732 to 1148, appears
to be a copy of a compilation made in Northumbria about 1161, to which
Hoveden added little. Prom 1148 to 1169 — a very valuable portion of this
work — the matter is derived from another source, to which Hoveden appears to
have supplied little, and not always judiciously. From 1170 to 1192 is the
portion which corresponds with the Chronicle known under the name of
Benedict of Peterborough (^see No. 49) ; but it is not a copy, being sometimes
an abridgment, at others a paraphrase ; occasionally the two works entirely
agree ; showing that both writers had access to the same materials, but dealt
with them differently. From 1192 to 1201 may be said to be wholly Hoveden's
work : it is extremely valuable, and an authority of the first importance.
52. WiLLELMi Malmbsbiriensis MonachI' de Gestis Pontificum Anglo-
rum LiBBi QuiNQUE. Edited, from William of Malmesbury's Auto-
graph MS., by N. E. S. A. Hamilton, Esq., of the Department of
Manuscripts, British Museum. 1870.
William of Malmesbury's " Gesta Pontificum " is the principal foundation of
English Ecclesiastical Biography, down to the year 1122. The manuscript
which has been followed in this Edition is supposed by Mr. Hamilton to be the
author's autograph, containing his latest additions and amendments.
53 Historic and Municipal Documents of Ireland, from the Archives
of the Citt of Dublin, &c. 1172-1320. Edited by John T. Gilbert,
Esq. F.S.A., Secretary of the Public Record Office of Ireland. 1870.
A collection of original documents, elucidating mainly the history and condition
of the municipal, middle, and trading classes under or in relation with the
rule of England in Ireland, — a subject hitherto in almost total obscmity.
Extending over the first hundred and fifty years of the Anglo-Norman
settlement, the series includes charters, municipal laws and regulations, roUs of
names of citizens and members of merchant-guilds, lists of commodities with
their rates, correspondence, illustrations of relations between ecclesiastics and
laitv • together with many documents exhibiting the state of Ireland during the
presence there of the Scots under Robert and Edward Bruce.
^4 The Annals op Loch Ci. A Chronicle op Irish Affairs, prom
1014 to 1590. Vols. I. and II. Edited, with a Translation, by
WiLLLiM Maunsell Hennesst, Esq., M.R.I.A. 1871.
The original of this chronicle has passed under various names. The title of
" Annals of Loch C^" was given to it by Professor O'Curry, on the ground that
it was transcribed for Brian Mac Dermot, an Irish chieftain, who resided on the
island in Loch Ce, in the county of Roscommon. It adds much to the materials
for the civil and ecclesiastical history of Ireland ; and contains many curious
references to English and foreign affairs, not noticed in any other chronicle.
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55. MONUMENTA JuRIDICA. ThE BlACK BOOK OF THE ADMIRALTY, "VVITn
Appendices. "Vols. I., II., III., and IV. Edited by Sik Teaveks
Twiss, Q.C., D.C.L. 1871-1876.
This took contains the ancient ordinances and laws relating to the navy,
and was probably compiled for the use of the Lord High Admiral of England.
Selden calls it the "jewel of the Admiralty Kecords." Prynne ascribes to the
Black Book the same authority in the Admiralty as the Black and Red Books
have in the Court of Exchequer, and most English writers on maritime law
recognize its importance.
56. Memorials op the Eeign op Henry VI. : — 'Official Coebespondence
OF Thomas Bektnton, Seceetary to Henry VI.,. and Bishop
OP Bath and Wells. Edited, from a MS. in the Archiepiseopal
Library at Lambeth, with an Appendix of Illustrative Documents, by the
Rev. George Williams, B.D., Vicar of Ringwood, late Fellow of King's
College, Cambridge. Vols. I. and H. 1872.
These curious volumes are of a miscellaneous character, and were probably
compiled under the immediate direction of Bekynton before he had attained
to the Episcopate. They contain many of the Bishop's own letters, and several
written by him in the King's name ; also letters to himself while Koyal Secre-
tary, and others addressed to the King. This work elucidates some points in
the history of the nation during the first half of the fifteenth century.
57. Matth^i Paeisiensis, Monachi Sancti Albani, Cheonica Majoea.
Vol. I. The Creation to A.D. 1066. Vol. II. A.D. 1067 to A.D. 1216.
Vol. III. A.D. 1216 to A.D. 1239. Vol. IV. A.D. 1240 to A.D. 1247.
Vol. V. A.D. 1248 to A.D. 1259. Edited, by Heney Richards Luaed,
D.D., Fellow of Trinity College, Registrary of the University, and
Vicar of Great St. Mary's, Cambridge. 1872-1880.
This work contains the " Chronica llajora " of Matthew Paris, one of the
most valuable and frequently consulted of the ancient English Chronicles. It
is published from its commencement, for the first time. The editions by Arch-
bishop Parker, and William Wats, severally begin at the Norman Conquest.
58. Memoeiale Fratris Walteri de Coventria. — The Historical
Collections op Waltee op Coventey. Vols. I. and II. Edited, from
the MS. in the Library of Corpus Christi College, Cambridge, by
William Stubbs, M.A., Regius Professo.r of Modern History, and Fellow
of Oriel College, Oxford. 1872-1873.
This work, now printed in full for the first time, has long been a desideratum
by Historical Scholars. The first portion, however, is not of much importance,
being only a compilation from earlier writers. The part relating to the first
quarter of the thirteenth century is the most valuable and interesting.
59. The Anglo-Latin Satirical Poets and Epigrammatists op the
Twelfth Century. Vols. I. and II. Collected and edited by
Thomas Weight, Esq., M.A., Corresponding Member of the National
Institute of France (Academie des Insciiptions et Belles-Lettres). 1872.
The Poems contained in these volumes have long been known and appreciated
as the best satires of the age in which their authors flourished, and were deservedly
popular during the 13th and Uth centuries.
60. Mateeials foe a History op the Reign of Hbnet VII., from
original Documents peeseeved in the Public Recoed Office,
Vols. I. and II. Edited by the Rev. William Campbell, M.A., one
of Her Majesty's Inspectors of Schools. 1873-1877.
These volumes are valilable as illustrating the acts and proceedings of Henry VII.
on ascending the throne, and shadow out the policy he afterwards adopted.
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61. Historical Papers and Letters from the Northern Registers.
Edited by James Raine, M.A., Canon of York, and Secretary of the
Surtees Society. 1873.
The documents in this TOlume illustrate, for the most part, the general history
of the north of England, particularly in its relation to Scotland.
62. Eegistrum Palatin.dm Dunelmense. The Register op Richard de
Kellawe, Lord Palatine and Bishop op Durham; 1311-1316.
Vols. I., II., III., and IV. Edited by Sir Thomas Dufpus Hardt,
D.C.L., Deputy Keeper of the Public Records. 1873-1878.
Bishop Kellawe's Register contains the proceedings of his prelacy, hoth lay
and ecclesiastical, and is the earliest Kegister of the Palatinate of Durham.
63. Memorials op Saint Dunstan Archbishop of Canterbury. Edited,
from various MSS., by William Stubbs, M.A., Regius Professor of
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