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PREFACE ... ... \ii
LETTERS AND PAPERS , 1
PREFACE.
SCOTLAND was now, more than ever, the great source of
anxiety and vexation to Henry VIII. It has been shown
in the last two Prefaces how the sanguine hopes he had
rtaiued after the battle of the Sohvay Moss had been
completely overthrown in the course of a single twelve
month. The pledges of Scotch prisoners had proved
slippery ; cajolery and gifts to a few noblemen could not
bind a nation. Unreasonable demands had only provoked
an infinity of double dealing. The Governor had revolted
to the Cardinal ; the infant Queen had been crowned ;
Henry himself had not duly confirmed the treaty; Scotch
merchant ships had been arrested on the coast of
England; purti/ans of the English King had continually
diminished; and finally, in December, the Scotch Parlia-
ment hud declured the treaty null for want of confirmation,
and renewed the old alliance with Trance. The situation
was really \vor.se than before the victory of the Solway,
for 1 'ranee hud by this time been declared England's
enemy.
Yet the Scots were not seeking for war, but only for
security, and desired to send a herald to procure a safe
conduct for new ambassadors to pa.->s into Mugland, and
another for the Patriarch Grimani to do so on his return
homewards.1 The Duke of Suffolk, however, staid the
herald and a man of the Patriarch's nj>on the Borders
till he should hear from the King;3 who, quite approving
of his act, bade him tell the herald that as he came, not from
the three Estates of Scotland, but from Arran and the
Cardinal, the King had appointed the Duke to hear his
1 Vol. XVIII., Part 11., Nos. 612-8. • Ib., No. 519.
A 894U. \Vt.-Jl71.*. 1117/01. M. •
viii PREFACE.
credence. And after hearing it, Suffolk was further to tell
him that if those who sent him would join with the other
Lords in the Parliament to perfect the treaty, lay hostages,
and then send up ambassadors, the King might perhaps deign
to hear them ; but no proposals for a new treaty would be
listened to, for if the old one was not considered valid,
there was no security for another.1 This answer must
have been intimated to Arran and the Cardinal before the
month of January was much more than a week old, for
Ross herald was sent home with it on the 5th ; 2 yet it
was simply ignored in letters which they -both wrote to
Henry VIII. on the 19th, Arran writing at the same time
a separate letter to Suffolk not to stop the messenger but
allow him to go up to the King, as the matters of his
charge concerned greatly the quietness of both realms.5
The purport of their letters to the King was that after
much trouble there was now perfect obedience to the
Queen and Governor, all the noblemen being at last
agreed to act as loyal subjects, and they desired a safe
conduct for the bishop of Orkney and other ambassadors
for the establishment of tranquillity and the common good
of both countries.
The unanimity was certainly remarkable, but it was
scarcely such as Henry could relish; for an agreement
had just been made "in the Rood Chapel of Greenside
beside Edinburgh" on the 13th between Commissioners
on the part of the Governor (three of whom were
members of the proposed embassy) and the earls of
Cassillis and Glencairn, and three others, Commissioners
for the earls of Angus and Lennox as well as for them-
selves.4 All the four earls agreed to be true to the
Queen and to aid the Governor in defence of the realm
and "Haly Kirk"; and the Governor promised for his
part, in the Queen's name, to discharge the summons
1 No- 2 0( fc» Vol. • No. 8. 'Nos.44,46,46.
4 No. 24.
PREFACE. ix
of treason against George Douglas on Angus and others
finding security for their future loyalty. In pursuance of
this agreement a decree was made at Edinburgh on the
following day that Angus should enter his brother George
or else deliver Tantallon to the Governor's keeping, that
the said George should deliver his son, James Douglas,
Master of Morton, that Cassillis should deliver his brother
Mr. Thomas Kennedy, and Glencairn his eldest son,
Alexander Cunningham (called the Master of Glencairn),
that Lennox should be bound to obedience under a
penalty of £10,000 or be answerable for all his past
insurrections, and that various others besides should find
pledges or give bonds ; the pledges to be entered on the
15th, the day after the date of the document.1
This was a considerable revolt from England ; but Sir
George Douglas was equal to explaining his conduct
calmly to the Duke of Suffolk, to whom he wrote the
whole state of matters on the 15th.a Admitting that he
and his friends were now bound to "refuse the opinion
of England and to take a plain part in defence of
Scotland," he said it was a matter of necessity for the
time. He had been in Stirling with Angus and Lennox,
and they had come to Leith on the 10th. Daily they
had offered battle in the fields within half-a-mile of
Edinburgh till the night of Monday the 14th, but were
not strong enough to assault the town. Robert Maxwell
had come with Angus to Stirling and spoken with his
father lord Maxwell in the Castle; after which they had
both gone over to the Governor and the Cardinal. None
of the Northern men except John Charteris would join
them in opposition ; several great men, discouraged, made
private agreements with the Governor, and the Douglases
had to do the like as their adversaries were ten to one.
The pledges required of Angus and his brother were
Tantallon Castle and Sir George's two sons ; • but Sir
1 No. 80. • No. 38.
x PREFACE.
George had entered himself instead or they would have
put his sous to death. It was clear therefore that for
the present he could not keep his engagements; but he
hoped, lie wrote, to make all his countrymen serve the
King if he could once get liberty.
The cool assurance of this added fuel to the King's
indignation. He marvelled at the "untrue dealing" of
Angus and Sir George, as well as of the others who
had experienced "inestimable benefits" at his hands;
and he was bent on taking signal vengeance. Suffolk
received orders at once to make two " notable raids,"
in the East and in the West, sparing none of the
Douglases' friends, but wasting with fire and sword the
lands of them and the Maxwells.1 The King also des-
patched Richmond herald to Scotland with authority to
demand his prisoners from the Scottish Parliament.2 But
these summary proceedings were not quite so easy as he
imagined. The Scottish Parliament had been porogued on
the 15 December3 to the 18 February; and though
Suffolk was quite ready to carry out the raids, he found
reason presently to forbear one of them. Angus had sent
to him his chaplain and secretary John Penven,4 or
Penman as he was sometimes named, and another servant
named Sandy Jerden (Alexander Jardine) with a letter of
credence. Penven explained to Suffolk, much as Sir
George Douglas had done, the circumstances which had
driven Angus and his brother to agree with the Governor,
especially as Maxwell and his son had failed them at
need; but he assured Suffolk they were as whole in
heart to the King as ever; and if the King would
send " a main army " in March before help could reach
Scotland from France or Denmark he would be master
1 No. 61. a No. 68.
1 Sef Vol. XVIII., Pt. n., No. 498 ; and in the Present Vol. No. 68.
4 An old diplomatist. See letters of his to Sir George Douglas written
from France in 1686. Vol. XI., No. 916 i. ii.
PREFACE. xj
of all Scotland South of Forth and have all the Douglases
and their friends with him. Penven also had a credence
to bear to the King himself; and Sir George and Angus
would leave Scotland and come to the King if he
thought they could do better service that way. Suffolk
replied that he had information quite contrary to what
they told him — that all the King's party in Scotland
would forsake him, and that Angus himself had told a
Scotchman sent to him that " he feared he should have
no more ado with England." They assured him, how-
ever, that Angus was as much devoted to the King as
ever. Suffolk felt that he could not detain a messenger
accredited to the King, and as the Douglases still pre-
ferred to be true at heart he must countermand an
order to burn Sir George's property at Coldingham.1
On the 1 January the King had determined to recall
Sadler, with some idea of despatching him with a message
to the next Scotch Parliament if a safe conduct could
be obtained.3 He conveyed to the King Suffolk's opinion
as to the best modes of prosecuting a war against
Scotland, if it should be decided on, in the coming
year. Suffolk suggested that an invasion early in the
year would be advisable, to destroy the corn then left
and prevent the sowing of grain ; which would compel
the Scots in the existing scarcity, before they could
obtain help from France and Denmark, either to do as
the King required them, or see their whole country
wasted South of the Forth. But for want of grass the
army could hardly enter before the 1 May ; and, till
then, it would be as well to leave the Alerse alone for
relief of the army when it came. An alternative plan
was to lay 2,000 more men in garrisons for three
months, so as to destroy everything within sixteen mile>
of the Borders and stop the sowing. The Borderers
would be thus driven inland beyond the Forth for food,
1 No. 58. * No. 2.
xjj PREFACE.
as even their fishing would be cut off, and they would
be quite unable to invade England. In either of these
cases an army of 20,000 men would be necessary; but
in the first case, only for a six weeks' invasion ; in the
second, during three months for defence.1 The King
approved of the invasion policy, but was anxious that it
should take effect if possible in March as he intended
to invade France later in the year, and desired to know
Suffolk's opinion whether sufficient victualling could be
procured so early. He thought enough provisions could
be obtained from Yorkshire, Lincolnshire and the Mid-
lands ; and that even 14,000 foot and 2,000 horse, in a
month or, perhaps, twenty days, could sack Edinburgh, at
least the town, and burn Teviotdale and the Merse on
their way home. He intended also to revoke Suffolk that
he might accompany him into France, and to send
Hertford to replace him on the Borders.3
Suffolk's reply, written on the 14 February, was that
an invasion in March would not be possible. Necessaries
for either army could not be procured within so short a
time; and if it could the carriage was impracticable for
reasons which he stated. Such at least was his opinion ;
but if the King and Council thought otherwise he would
do his best to press the matter forward.3 On the 5th
the Council wrote to him that the King would send his
decision in a day or two as to the main invasion, but was
anxious to keep the Scots harassed by Border raids, as
they desired peace only to have time to sow their corn
and get aid from France and Denmark. Neither the
Douglases nor others should be spared ; and if Sir George
and his friends remonstrated they should be told that the
King was informed that the Governor had given Coldingham
anil Cockburnspath to the Humes, and although Sir George
still kept possession it was necessary to overrun them that
the Governor and Cardinal might think him out of credit
JNo. 69, 'No. 71, 'No. 88.
PREFACE.
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with the King. On the West Borders the like sevi-rit\
was to be used. Wharton was to appoint Robert Maxwell.
as hostage for his father, " a very short day to come in "
according to his promise, and whether he came in or not,
a great raid was to be made on his father's lands the night
following. If he came it would be a punishment for his
and his father's untruth ; if he did not, that alone was
ample justification.1
On receipt of this two days later Suffolk wrote to the
King, anticipating apparently the decision that had not
yet been communicated to him as he saw the King's
"earnestness" for the invasion, and submitting a plan by
which it might really be done in March.3 Hut on the
9th the Council wrote again to him that the King,
weighing the difficulties of the case, had adopted his
alternative policy of increasing the Border garrisons by
2,000 men ; and that the King would semi 15,000 soldiers
and mariners into the Firth of Forth to burn the town
of Edinburgh if the castle would not yield, and also to
land in Fife and waste the country to St. Andrews, while
the garrisons, now 3,000 strong, should keep the Scottish
Borders occupied, a rumor being raised at the same time
that a " main army " was to enter Scotland by land.3 So
the great blow had to be deferred, and nothing more
serious was actually effected for some time than a night
raid by Wharton on the West coast4 in which Annandale
was completely burned and devastated, and twenty prisoners
carried off across the Border, though the invaders were
hotly pursued in returning.6 In the interval Suffolk sent
in his estimate of the expense of an expedition of 15,000
men by sea and of 4,000 horse and 14,000 foot by land,
giving his opinion at the same time that the land expedition
>No. 92. 'No. 96.
* No. 98. 4 On the 12 February, No. 110.
'Wharton considered that the expedition would have been more
successful but that " all men did not their duties," No. 122.
xiv PREFACE.
was preferable. For by sea they could only burn the town
of Edinburgh (the castle could not be taken) and destroy
places within easy reach on either side of the Firth; and
then the King would be no nearer his purpose and his
friends in Scotland in worse favor than ever. But if the
Earl of Hertford were sent in command of a good army
by land they might be in Scotland by the 14 April and
back again by the 15 May.1
The Earl of Hertford was sent Northwards as the
King's lieutenant, and was with Suffolk at Darlington on
the 4 March.3 Here they remained together for a few
days consulting on affairs of Scotland;3 but by the 12th
Hertford had reached Newcastle, where he had summoned
Wharton and Sir William Eure to meet him on Monday
the 17th.4 That night they duly arrived, and on Tuesday
morning Hertford presented them with the King's letters
patent creating them lord Wharton and lord Eure, with
other patents to them and Sir Ralph Eure of the offices
of Warden of the East, West and Middle Marches ; after
which he laid the King's plans before them in great
secrecy, and asked their advice how 4,000 horsemen could
pass through Scotland to Edinburgh to join an invading
force by sea. They at first considered that it might be
done if they were only sure that the force sent by sea
would have landed by the time they got there ; but return-
ing would be very dangerous, and with all good will for
the exploit they declared finally that it was not feasible.
The same answer was returned by the Captain of Norham
and experienced men on the East Marches. But lord Eure
and Sir Ralph his son agreed to make a raid as far as
Haddington, burning that and other towns on their way
homewards ; while Wharton by another raid should burn
Hawick, remaining two days and nights in Scotland and
1 No. 136. « No. 169. »Nos. 164, 169, 171-3, 180, 182.
«Nos. 182, 190, 191.
PREFACE. xv
likewise burning the villages on his n turn. These exploits,
dNtrarting the attention of the Scots, would make the
landing at Lcith more easy.1
Meanwhile, notwithstanding the King's fiery indignation
at the ••untrue dealing" of the Douglases, the mi-
of Penven fnmi Angus had indueed him to think over
matters. He had really no friends in Scotland whose
friendship was not paid for; and to discard some of
them who still professed loyalty, merely because they
were manifest double dealers, would nowise improve his
prospects. Without trusting them in the least degree —
or only trusting their sense of their own interests— JXT-
haps something might yet be made of them. Penvt-n
had made a good impression on the King before now,
and bad last year received a promise of a benefice iu
England.8 Now the King took him into his own service
and sent him back to his former master as a royal
chaplain and no longer that of a Scotch earl, with what
particular message we do not know, as indeed this journey
back is only a matter of inference. Certain it is, how-
ever, that Penven was at Darlington going Southwards
on the 25 January3 and that he was at Douglas on the
last day of February, from which place he was despatched
again Southwards that day by the Earls of Angus and
Glencairn, no doubt after full consideration of a message
from the King. The return message this time was of
urgent importance, and the two Earls particularly desired
an answer before the 9 March. Henry in reply said
their letter was obscure and the time too short for him
to comply, but if they would despatch Penven once more
to him with diligence, taking care that their enemies
1 No. 228.
1 Vol. XVIII., Pt. n., No. 849. This benefice apparently was in
Winchester diocese, given him by Bishop Gardiner by the King's desire.
1 n March another benefice, in Canterbury diocese, was given him by the
King himself. No. 278 (60).
• No. 68.
31715 b
xvi PREFACE.
did not catch them again at a disadvantage, and would
behave "like men of honor and courage/' he assured
them they should lack no reasonable assistance.1 On the
•~>th Angus replied from Dalkeith that he was very anxious
to assure Henry of his faithful mind, notwithstanding
all that he had heard to the contrary, and he sent up
l'< nveu again with a credence2 both from him and from
other lords. Passing by Darlington once more on his
way up, Penven informed Hertford that the purport of
his message was to hasten the invasion of Scotland, the
land army entering by Berwick, while a naval force pro-
ceeded to Ix'ith with victuals. The lords also wished ten
or twelve ships sent by the West sea to annoy Argyle,
and a garrison of 2,000 or 3,000 left on the Borders
to annoy the lairds of Johnstone3 and Buccleuch. The
King's friends would assist if the invasion took place
before the Scots obtained assistance from France.4
Now, the Scottish Parliament had met on the
18 February, only to bo prorogued to the 28 March;5
and Richmond herald still remained at Berwick awaiting
the King's pleasure as to his further procedure,6 till
Hertford at Darlington, learning that there was to be a
meeting of Scotch lords at Stirling on the 10th, instructed
him to repair thither at once and execute his charge to
them.7 He accordingly went and demanded from the
lords the delivery of the Scotch prisoners released upon
parole; but he came back with a "slender answer."8
Penven, meanwhile, accompanied by Lennox's secretary
Thomas Bishop, had delivered to the King the message
of Angus and his friends.9 Four Scotch earls, Lennox,
Angus, Cassillis and Glencairn, had sent them to declare
in what imminent danger they were placed, as Cardinal
1 Nos. 146, 158. * No. 165.
' Hertford calls him by mistake the laird of » St. Johnston's." Of
course, Johnstone of Annandale is meant.
1 No. 180. 8 No. 121. • No. 159. T No. 173.
' Nos. 22H-9. • Nos. 216, 220, 225-6,
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XVJl
and tin- carl of Arran were preparing forces
them; and they besought the King, it >eems, to
send an army for their relief.1 Such, at least, \\as
Henry's own interpretation of the message, and \\e have
no other. Henry intimated that it would be. \ery e\j>cn-
sive and not altogether seasonable to send an army on
their behalf; but he sent down Sir Robert Bowes to
Lord Whartou at Carlisle with a commission to them
both to make a treaty with commissioners sent from the
four earls under which he would do the thing required
if pledges were given that he could trust.
So there was still a King's party in Scotland — treacherous
double dealers, no doubt, they might be, but there was
still a King's party. How unstable it was, Henry must
have been well aware; but even past experience, perhaps,
did not lead him to expect that the snowball would begin
to melt immediately in his hands. Within three weeks,
however, he found it necessary to revise very materially
the instructions to AVharton and Bowes, owing to the fact
that Angus had so fully committed himself to Arran and
the Cardinal that negotiation with him was quite out of the
question. Yet not very long after he had drawn up new
instructions for negotiating with the other three noblemen,
I/-iiii(»\. Glencairn and Cassillis, he found that Cassillis
also had gone over to the Governor and the Cardinal ; and
discouraging as were these repented defections, he drew up
a third set of instructions to negotiate with Lennox and
Glencaini only, hoping for greater constancy in them.*
The " slipperiness " of Angus had become manifest at
the very beginning of April, though at first the Privy
Council thought it might be well hushed up.3 On MOT
31 March he seems to have paid a visit to Hamilton,
where Lord Maxwell presented him to the Governor, and
he returned next day to Douglas. On Thursday following
(3 April) he and Maxwell and some of the Douglases were
1 No. 248(2).
• No. 887 (1, 2).
No*. 285, 292.
xviii PREFACE.
arresti-d. evidently by their own consent, and Sir George
Douglas shortly afterwards. The Master of Morton,
Sir George's son, was quite equal to continuing his father's
explanations. Maxwell, he admitted, had been taken by
his own consent; but his father and Angus were suffering
for what they had done in the King's behalf. Since
Pen ven's coming home they had been regarded as public
enemies and they were to be shipped off to France in the
Lyon, or else have their heads struck off.1 Duplicity could
hardly go further. But the Master of Morton was in his
own house of Dalkeith which he said he was pretty sure
he could keep as well as Tantallon to the King's use; he
hoped for the King's help, however, if he was besieged,
the Governor being now engaged in besieging Glasgow,
which Lennox kept. The hint was not lost; and Hertford
replied to him sympathetically. He regretted that his
father and Angus were in trouble by the perfidy of
Maxwell, but was glad he was determined to avenge it.
He must be on his guard, however, against being entrapped
like the rest, and he need not doubt that the King would
aid him. If Angus and Sir George were sent to France
in the Lyon with the French Ambassador and Grimani,
the King's ships would intercept them.3 It was needful
to do everything to keep the King's remaining friends in
Scotland together.3
We need not trouble the reader with the Master of
Morton's answer and the further communication with him.
The great aim of Hertford was to get him to deliver
Tantallon Castle into the hands of the English, which he
and Alexander Jardine, the keeper, declared themselves
perfectly ready to do. But of course there was a very
considerable difference between promising and performing.4
The King knew that nothing was to be expected from the
Douglases, and the defection of Angus had, as his Privy
Council wrote to Hertford, compelled him to alter his
1 Nos. 294, 297, 299. ~ * No. 306^ • No. 810.
4Nos. 248(4), 820, 826, 882, -4,
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plans for the subjugation of Scotland. IMore Hertford
left for the North he had intended to have Leith fortified
and just afterwards he had planned with Lisle, the Lord
Admiral, how to fortify the Calton Hill also; which places
he had hoped to keep with the help of Angus while later
on lie proceeded to the invasion of France. But now he
was afraid they might be recovered by the enemy, to his
serious detriment when he should have a better op]xirtuiiity
to invade, as he intended to do next year. He therefore
instructed Hertford to forbear from fortifying those places,
and merely burn the town of Edinburgh, '"beat down"
the castle, sack Holy rood palace, sack, burn and destroy
Lcith and all the towns and villages round about, " putting
man, woman and child to tire and sword " wherever
resistance was made; then passing over to Fife, do a like
work of destruction there, not forgetting to turn upside-
down the Cardinal's town of St. Andrews, so that " the
upper stone might be the nether, and not one stick stand by
another," sparing no creature alive, and if there were any
chance of winning the castle to ra/e and destroy it piece-
meal. A month spent in these operations while the
Wardens committed like havock on the Marches and
especially, if |>ossible, destroyed Jcdburgh, would be most
"to his Majesty's honor," the army's surety and the saving
of excuse. !
These grim instructions issued on the 10 April were received
h\ Hertford at Newcastle on the 12th; and though he
felt bound to carry them out as far as practicable, he did
not think them ]>olitic. Leith he believed could \tc
fortilied, and being the chief port of Scotland, on which
Mdinbur^h depended for supplies, the keeping of it would
force the capital and all the country round to yield. This
would also encourage Lennox to come in, as he knew the
French could not trust him and "the title of Scotland"
would prevent his agreeing with the Governor ; so that he
1 No. 811. Sft the full text in Hamilton Papers, II., No. 807.
xx PREFACE.
would have to yield to the King the strong fortress of
Dumbarton, which together with Leith would give him the
command of the whole country South of Forth. Of the
order to beat down Edinbugh Castle Hertford probably had
his opinion, though he did not express it; but as to the
demolition of St. Andrews he ventured to point out the
difficulties, as it would involve a long march with ordnance
by land, while by sea it was not clear that a landing could
be effected.1
After a night's thinking over the order about Leith
he was no better satisfied. Last year when the King's
ships were in the Firth the Scots were afraid that they
carried timber to make a bulwark on Inchkeith of
which they would cover the walls with turf; and if this
had been done, as he learned from good authorities, it
would have been the undoing of Edinburgh, as no ships
could have come into Leith, or hindered the victualling
of it when it was in English hands.2 His remons-
trance, however, on being carefully considered by the
Council, was overruled and the fortification of Leith
forbidden.8 Meanwhile he awaited at Newcastle the arrival
of Lisle, the lord Admiral, with the fleet which was to
convey the army into Scotland. The lord Admiral had
taken leave of the King on the 20 March and sailed
for Harwich next day.4 A few days later he lay "in
the Wands " without Harwich,5 but was stayed for some
weeks afterwards, no doubt for lack of favourable wind,
and he only reached Shields on the 20 April. Hertford
then at once prepared to embark the troops, but they
were still detained till the 30th before they got a wind
to take them out of the Tyne.13
The Government of Scotland was taken unprepared.
On Saturday morning, 3 May, the people of Edinburgh
1 Xo. 319. •> No. 327. « Nos. 848, 887.
» No. 2»0. No. 21!). Nog. ::(•(!. 1:-J2. 151.
beheld a great fleet arriving in the Firth of Forth.1
That afternoon the ships lay before Inchkeith, and on
the morning of Sunday the 4th at 9 o'clock the ami}
landed without opposition at Granton.' Marching towards
Ix'ith they found 6,000 Scots horse and foot prepared
to dispute their passage, drawn up along a brook betwn n
Leith and Edinburgh with ordnance "laid in two straits.'
The (fovernor and Cardinal were present. But after
half an hour's lighting the Scots gave way and the
Governor and Cardinal fled. At another passage, just
before the town of Leith there was further resistance
with some pieces of artillery; but these were soon
silenced. The English occupied the town for two nights
unmolested, the soldiers and mariners taking booty to
the value of £10,000 (worth £100,000 in our day). In
the harbour, too. were two princely ships, the Salamander
and the Unicorn, which were seized to the King's use
and laden with cannon shot. But what a town it would
be to keep! Hertford again sorely regretted his instruc-
tions. It was equal to Antwerp or Dieppe as a port ;
and it could be made very strong. None of the
neighbouring heights could command .it with the artillery
of those days, and all the country would be glad to be
the King's subjects.8 After the occujiation of Ix^ith on
Sunday night, Hertford received a message by a herald
from the provost and burgesses of Edinburgh, who next
morning came offering, if protected against the power of
Scotland, to submit and have the treaties accomplished.
Hertford told them that he was sent to revenge the
untruth of the nation and he intended to have their
town and castle to use as he thought lit. putting all
unx's Hist, of the Reformation, 1. 119. Kiio\ *iys tlif.v cnim-
"without knowledge of any man in Scotland, we ineane of such U
should haif had the care of the milim-." Does this mean that there were
some Scotchmen who were in the secret ?
'Nos. 168, 104,588. »"-• IM
XX11
who would resist to fire and sword. The provost replied
that in that case they would defend themselves; but if
Hertford declared what terms he would accept, they
would deliberate about opening their gates to him.
Hertford said he would make no conditions, but, as the
ordnance was not yet landed and the army could not
march till next day (Tuesday), he gave them till 7
o'clock in the evening to make up their minds.1
That Monday the English ships came into Leith
harbour and unloaded . On Wednesday the 7th Hertford,
leaving lord Stourton in Leith with 1,500 men, advanced
towards Edinburgh. He was met by a herald and
trumpet from the provost and town council, who offered
to deliver the keys of the town if the lives and goods
of the inhabitants were spared and the town saved
from fire. Hertford said he took their former answer
as final— that unless he offered terms they would
resist, and asked if they would deliver the castle.
The herald replied that the castle was out of their
power, but they would deliver the town. Hertford then
sent him back with a message that if they would turn
man, woman and child into the fields and come out to
meet him he would do as he found cause. As Hertford
came nearer the Provost sent to desire his favor, saying
the town should be yielded without resistance. Hertford
said, as they were desirous of its security, they must deliver
him the keys. But while he was expecting the surrender the
inhabitants of one or two houses in the suburbs raised
fire and smoke and the town prepared to resist. On
this he sent forward Ixml Lisle and the vanguard, who,
entering by the suburbs, attacked the Canongate before
Sir Christopher Morice, master of the ordnance, had time
to dr,i# his artillery up the steep incline to batter the
iron gate. This, of course, was ill advised, and though
the Scotch gunners, who defended the gate, were beaten
•No. 472.
PR' xxiii
off then- was some contusion, in which I /ml William
Howard was wounded in the cheek by an arrow from
OIK- of his own side. But while tin- archers ami gunner*
shot at the battlements of the gate, so that defen<l< is
durst not show themselves, a cannon was brought hard
up to the gate itself and blew it open. The way was
then cleared and cannon were carried right up through
the to\\n. The hardy gunners even ventured, against
orders, to attack the Castle, which replied with damaging
effect, dismounting one of their pieces. The attack
\\;is foolhardy; the gunners were ordered to withdraw
after blowing up the disabled gun. Further attempts on
the Castle were hopeless; but it was determined utterly
to destroy the town. Fire was set to it in two or three
places, and the burning was continued next day and
two da\s following.1
On the 8th the Wardens of the East and Middle-
Marches with 4,000 horse arrived by land in aid of the
expedition. On the 9th Hertford again attacked Edinburgh,
which had chosen a new provost and repaired the principal
"port" of the town with stone and earth. The assault was
quickly delivered, the gate forced open with artillery, and
the town won anew. The work was very thoroughly done.
Even Holyrood Abbey was pretty well burned, though the
exploit was more dangerous than was expected owing to the
shot from the castle. A detachment, moreover, was sent
over to Fife which burnt Kinghorn and the neighbouring
villages.8 By the 15th Hertford and Lisle were able to
reix)i-t that they had devastated the whole country to within
six 111 ilrs «»f Stirling, and they would bum l/rilli next da\ .
The enemy, they said, would never recover from the
mischief done, nor be able to gather any power that year,
whatever aid came from France or Denmark; and so,
attn burning Leith, they proj>oscd to march homeward.3
On the route they of course continued the same practices.
1 Nos. Ib8, 588. • Nos. 188, 688, 584. ' No. 510.
xxiv PREFACE.
They burned Musselburgh, Preston, Seton, Haddington,
Dunbar, and as many other peels, houses and villages as
they could reach. One ineffectual effort was made to stop
them on the 17th at a narrow pass by lords Hume, Seton
and Bothwell, with the power of the Merse and Teviot-
dale. But the resolute advance of the English, as soon as
a mist which had separated the armies had dispersed,
almost immediately caused the enemy to withdraw, and
the invaders reached Berwick on the following night.1
Many further details of the campaign will be found in
the documents. But I must not pass over the fact that
the arrival of Hertford and Lisle and the attack on
Edinburgh led to the liberation of Angus and his brother,
and with them of lord Maxwell, who had allowed himself
to be taken prisoner by the Scottish government, and lord
Gray, another of the Solway prisoners put in confinement
in Scotland. Sir George Douglas himself came to
Hertford on Sunday, 11 May, telling him that but for
the arrival of the English he and his brother would
have lost their heads. They had been delivered in
the hope that they would show themselves good Scotsmen
in defence of their country like their ancestors ; but
Sir George said he would be at the King's commands, as
he trusted his brother also would be.2 In the course of
their interviews Hertford did not fail to remind him
of the Master of Morton's promise relative to the delivery
of Tantallou Castle to the King. But this occasioned no
difficulty. Tantallou, Sir George said, belonged to his
brother who, he believed, would not stick at it and he
would get his brother to visit Hertford in the camp.
Angus himself, however, had written in the meanwhile to
Hertford that all he had was at the King's command,
who, he hoped, would consider his house quite as ready
to do him service as any other man's.3 This answer
Hertford took at its true value, and he would willingly
' - - t -
'Nos. 581, 688. ,<>. 510. ; Nos. oil. -HO.
PR1 xxv
on his way to Berwick have made some attempt to attack
Tantallon by force, but that he was short of artillery and
powder, and even scarcity of provisions required the army
to pass on.1
I/)rd Maxwell seems not to have been quite* such a
clever double-dealer as Sir George Douglas. He, too, made
advances to Hertford as one who could justify his conduct
to Henry VIII. himself; but the result was that he was
cleverly captured by lord Lisle, and his rival Sir George
Douglas warned Hertford against him. "I am advertyst,"
wrote Sir George, " my lord Maxwell is efter yow, and
he is ane fyne fallow. Your lordship is wys anewcht."'
Maxwell, in fact, finding that he had put himself in
Hertford's power, still maintaining that his imprisonment
had been entirely due to his devotion to the King of
England, desired to be swoni Henry's vassal and offered
to deliver Lochmaben Castle on certain conditions.3 Hertford
projx)sed that he should go up to London and explain himself
fully to the King. At this he looked uncomfortable and
wished Hertford to write letters in his favor, as he feared
that he had been misreported. He said he much desired
to accompany the King into France. Perhaps, Hertford
sarcastically suggested, he would not object to be taken by
the Frenchmen and so work his liberty? No, he replied,
he would lay his sou as a hostage.4 Hertford took care
that he should go up securely conducted, and on his
arrival in London, as we shall see hereafter, he was
lodged in the Tower.6
Decisive as had been the success of the English in
Scotland, no one seems to have anticipated such a result,
and news of a far less favorable character seems act-
ually to have IKVII printed in London, " to the slander
1 No. 581. J No. iilfl. 'No. 575. 'Nos. 593, 015.
• Direct evidence of this will be found in Tart 11. of this Volume ; but
Nos. 1012, 1030 will show tho answer made to his son's efforts on his
behalf.
xxvl PREFACE.
of the King's captains and ministers." A proclamation
was consequently issued on the 18 May requiring all
persons having such pamphlets in their possession to
bring them within 24 hours to the lord Mayor and
Alderman to be burnt.1 Of course this did not prevent
the dissemination of the false news abroad; and long
before the truth was known in different countries it was
reported that the Scots had won a great victory. Even
at the Emperor's court at Spire this was generally
believed.* At Venice and throughout Italy the French
had published the complete overthrow of Henry's host
by the Scots on Good Friday with the death of the
earl of Angus, and the story was confirmed from Rome
"with incredible rejoicing." Of course, when the truth
was found to be so entirely of an opposite character,
the disappointment was serious, and it was at once
perceived that the King would now7 proceed to an
invasion of France.3
Meanwhile at Carlisle on the 17 May a treaty was
actually signed by Wharton and Bowes on the King's
behalf with commissioners of the two Earls, Lennox and
Glencairn, who were now the only friends in Scotland
on whom Henry could apparently rely.1 What came of
this we shall see by and by.
The King might have been well satisfied with the
vengeance he had taken on Scotland. But Hertford,
having returned into England as far as Newcastle,
suggested a warden raid to burn Jedburgh as soon as the
horses worn out in the late expedition should be sufficiently
rested.6 The King quite approved and sent orders on
'No. 524. JNos. 565, 556.
"No. 560. A no less extravagant rumor was divulged at Antwerp
shortly afterwards that the English had captured all the principal
persons in Scotland, including the young Queen herself and her mother
and Cardinal Be ton. No. 606.
4 No. 522. * No. 598.
I' HKPACK. \\vii
tlic subject to lord Mure and his son Sir Ralph, the
\\.nlcii of the Middle Marches |.<,rd Mm-,- \\rnt
Hertford thai th- exploit uould require at least 6,000
or 6,000 men ; for last time that Jedburgh was burnt
(in 1523) there were 7,000 or 8,000, and "the journey
of Edinburgh " had made many horses unserviceable.
Other hordes, too. had been lost and some men taken
prisoners by the Scots. Hut still he would do his best.1
Next day his sou. Sir Italph, wrote more hojwfully that
he believed it could be managed with the aid of 500
horsemen out of the bishopric of Durham.- Lord Wharton,
Warden of the West Marches, promised to come from
Carlisle to Chipchase to assist the project3; and on the
10 June the two Wardens did the business pretty
effectually. They started together on the night of Monday
tin- (.>th and next morning summoned the provost and
burgesses of Jedburgh to deliver the town ; who demanded
12 hours' respite to send to lord Hume. The assault
was then given and the town won without resistance.
The town and abbey were then set on fire, and the invaders,
having laden with spoil 500 horses, promised themselves
the further pleasure of burning a number of Scotch villages
on their return. And this they did to some extent; but
they found that Scotsmen were playing the like game
South of Tweed in Xorhamshire. They accordingly rode
fast and attacked the marauders, taking prisoners no less
than 212 horsemen and 17 footmen.4
Before taking a momentary leave of Scotch affairs,
one incident deserves to be noted, which is of marked
significance in relation to an event of later date. On
the 17 April, while Hertford was lying at Newcastle, a
Scotchman of the name of Wishart brought him a letter
from the laird of Brimstone desiring him to send on
the messenger to the King, as he had a special credence.
— , . ,
1 Nos. 596, 602. • No. 601. N
Nos. 684, 692, 762.
xxviii PREFACE.
This, as Hertford correctly gathered, was to the effect
that the laird of Grange (James Kirkaldy), late Treasurer
of Scotland, the master of llothes (Norman Lesley, eldest
son of the Earl) and John Charteris, were ready, with
the King's support, to apprehend or slay Cardinal Beton
on his way through Fife to St. Andrews, and if the
King would enable them to keep 1,000 or 1,500 men
in wages for a month or two, they would, while his
army was in Scotland, with the help of the Earl
Marshal of Scotland and some others, destroy the
Cardinal's abbey and town of Arbroath and all other
bishops' and abbots' houses on that side, and apprehend
the chief opponents of the amity between the two
kingdoms.1 This proposal required some consideration.
The Council were going to have written to Hertford
about it on the 24th, but merely instructed him on that
day that if the laird of Brunstone and three other lairds
whom they named would deliver hostages or join the
army, their lands and goods should be respected.2 Two
days later, however, they despatched Wishart back again
with the reply that if the lords and gentlemen named
by Brunstone would undertake the "feat" against the
Cardinal and were compelled to fly to England they
should be "relieved as shall appertain"; that the time
was too short to discuss the project of burning the
•' Kirkmen's " lands, but that if they would lay hostages
to Hertford to accomplish it, he would deliver them
£1,000 for the necessary expenses.3 A month later the
King sent back the messengers of these conspirators to
Hertford with instructions to send them by sea with
two Englishmen to the mouth of the Tay.4 The murder
of Cardinal Beton was only accomplished two years
later; but two of its leading instruments were* William,
laird of Grange, son of the laird just mentioned, and
that same Norman Lesley, master of Kothes, who offered
to undertake it this year.
1 No. 860. » No. 889T~ • No. 404. « No. 689,
PREPACK.
Scotland was now no longer able to give England
trouble in the war with 1 -'rimer. tor which all the
available resources of thr Kingdom were immediately
drawn upon. The jihm of joint invasions from opposite
sides had been arranged at the end of the preceding \< m
with the Viceroy of Sicily, whom the Emperor had sent
over for the purpose ' ; and as it was agreed that both
princes should invade in person by the 20 June, there
was just sufficient time to change the disposition of the
forces lately employed in the North. Hertford was recalled
from the Borders and Shrewsbury was appointed in his
place.2 To crown the King's success against Scotland,
the Emperor in April had at length yielded to repeated
and urgent solicitations on his part that he would declare
the Scots enemies; and they were so proclaimed at
Brussels on the 7 May. The demand, which was made
under the treaty, had been long evaded, first on the ground
that Henry himself had not declared war against them—
afterwards, that Henry should, in that case, make a
similar declaration against Christian III. of Denmark,
whom the Imperialists only recognised as Duke of Holsteiu.
Henry's demand was, in truth, very inconvenient to the
Emperor, as leading to an interruption of old commercial
relations between Scotland and Flanders. Hut the Emperor's
was scarcely less inconvenient to Henry ; and the Council
spoke of it to Wotton as apparently indicating a desire to
frustrate the treaty. Lay ton, at Brussels, in a private
letter to Paget, intimated that he had very little hope of
getting the Government there to declare open enmity
against the Scots. Hut as the .Emperor promised to do so
if the King would declare against Christian, a point was
gained in diplomacy; and as the English Council refiiM-.l
to discuss anything else till they had got fuller satisfaction
on that head, Chapuys himself suggested to the Emperor
1 Vol. XVIII., Pi. ii., Nos. 526-8; and this Vol., Nos. 6, 89, 51.
* Nos. 656, 657, 670, 671.
NXX PREFACE.
and the Queen of Hungary that the declaration against
the Scots would do little injury to Flanders, as they would
be unable to traffic during the war. He succeeded in
obtaining from the King a pledge to declare against
Ilolstein when formal proof had been shown that Holstein
was the Emperor's enemy, provided the Emperor on his
part would declare at once against the Scots, whose inter-
ference would manifestly be in aid of France against both.
The Queen of Hungary had no great difficulty in forward-
ing a certificate of Christian's defiance of herself and her
Government. But the Emperor presently received ambassa-
dors from Christian, with whom he ultimately made a
treaty at Spires on the 23 May ; and in the meantime he
thought it best, following Chapuys's advice, to acquiesce
in the King's demands.1
It is time now to speak of events, domestic and
other, from the beginning of the year, unconnected with
the Scotch war.
Sir Thomas Wriotheslcy, one of the King's two
principal secretaries, was on New Year's day created
baron Wriothesley.2 On the 14 January Parliament met
again, after prorogation, at Westminster, and in a session
which lasted till the end of March3 twenty-five Acts
were passed, of which but a very few are of great
historical significance. One was for the punishment of
treasons committed outside the King's dominions. A
second, relating to the alteration of the King's style,
was not passed without a conference between deputies of
the two Houses on the 5 Feb. Another was for the
settlement of the succession in view of the King's last
marriage. Another released the King from repayment of
his last loan. By another the statute of the Six Articles
was modified to prevent persons being arraigned for heresy
1 Nos. 4, 5, 65, 89, 105, 111, 129, 147, 148, 166, 168, 183, 206, 207,
216, 818, 881, 400, 461, 480, 482, 519.
1 Nos. 1, 80 (1). Nos. 25, 258.
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XXXl
« vvpt upon a presentment by (lie oaths of twelve mm
before the OommttQJOnen, and charges tor nf!« nces more
than a year old were excluded from prosecution. There
\\as 1'nrther an Act "for the examination of the Canon
Law "—a measure for which the Church had waited in
vain ever since "the Submission of the Clergy" in
1532, and which was not much nearer accomplishment
now than before.
As regards foreign affairs, the first matter worthy of
mention is the Pope's unsuccessful attempt to mediate
between Francis and the Emperor by the mission of
Cardinal Farnese, who had left Rome at the end of
November. He succeeded in making some impression on
Francis, but after seeing the Regent of the Netherlands
on the 12 January he passed on to the Kmperor. from
whom he received nothing but a rebuff.1
A diet had been summoned to meet at Spires on the
30 Nov. 1543 to provide for war against the Turks and
remedy grievances in Germany.3 But the Emperor re-
mained at Brussels till after Christmas, and on his
journey up the Rhine turned aside to Heidelberg to
visit the Elector Palatine, so that he did not arrive at
Spires till the 30 January, and the only prince who
had preceded him was Duke Henry of Brunswick.
Proceedings were formally opened on the 20 February,
when the Lutherans objected to Duke Henry's presence,
and very little progress had been made when Ferdinand
King of the Romans arrived on the 12 March.8 Mean-
while on the 24 February a French herald with coat of
arms on his back and letters in his hand reached the
town without guide or safe conduct, alighted at the
court and was making his way to the Bttpetttfl chamber
when he was stopped by the Viceroy's order and com-
mitted to the custody of Hainault herald. Examined
1 Nos. 20, 81, 61, 64, 118, 126. f Vol. XVIII.. Part n., Nos. 262, 457.
• Nos. 78, 125, 127, 130, 166-7, 195-6.
21715 C
xxxii PREFACE.
next day, it was found that his name was Fra^ois
Maillard, and that he had been despatched by King
Francis and L'Aubcspinc from Fontainebleau about two
months before and had come from Nancy by way of
Strassburg. He had two letters, one to the Emperor
and the other to the Estates at the Diet, but Granvelle
refused to receive them. His conduct was so irregular
and obtrusive that he was told he deserved to be
hanged; but he was simply sent back with a letter
agreed to by the Princes of the Diet showing why the
letters he brought could not be received. This was a
repulse to the Ambassadors waiting at Nancy whom
Francis was sending to the Diet, and they wrote a
letter of remonstrance, forwarding the address in writing
which they meant to have delivered.1
At this Diet the Emperor was extremely anxious to
conciliate the Protestants and succeeded in obtaining a
considerable grant for the war, the chief difficulty coming
from the Imperial cities, which possessed a large amount
of property in France. But a form of pacification in
religious matters which had been accepted by the Protestants
was refused by the Catholics, and the matter was deferred
by a joint decree of the Emperor and the King of the
Romans to another diet to meet on the 1 October.2 The
very attempt, however, to settle questions belonging to the
faith without reference to the Pope created deep dis-
satisfaction at the Vatican, as we shall see hereafter.
The alliance of Henry and the Emperor created in
foreign parts an interest in England which had not been
felt for some time. The Duke of Nagera, who during the
preceding year had served the Emperor in Italy, Germany
and Flanders, took leave of him at Brussels in December
in order to return to Spain, but desired to visit England
on his way. An interesting diary of his visit is preserved,
by which it seems that he crossed from Calais to Dover
1 Nos. 182, 187, 160, 166, 167. • Nos. 218, 802, 401, 479, 658, 679.
PREFACE.
on Saturday the 2 February, was a week later at
Rochester, and on Monda> the llth dined with Chapujs
in Undnn. The Kiim. hearing ,,f hjs arrixal. sent the
Marl <>f S,,,Tey to visit him, ap|M»intin<r next Sunday.
the 17th, for his reception, at which he summoned a large
company of noblemen and gentlemen to be present. The
King himself, however, did not appear in public but gave
him and two Spanish friends who had accompanied him a
private interview ; after which they visited the Queen and
the Princess Man and were entertained with much
festivity. "The Queen," says the diarist (who is one of
the Duke's suite), "has a lively and pleasing appearance
and is praised for a virtuous woman." !
Another illustrious Spaniard then visited England — the
I hike of Alburquerque, who arrived in London on the
24 March. He was for some time unable to see the
King, whose ulcerated leg had brought on feverish
symptoms ; and he was unable to leave so soon as he had
intended from a difficulty in obtaining ships for his passage.
The Duke of Nagera had likewise been troubled in that
matter, some vessels he had provided having been wrecked
on the Goodwins and on the Isle of Wight, so that he was
even then waiting for passage at Plymouth. The weather,
too, became boisterous when Alburquerque desired to
depart. But another cause prolonged his stay still further.
For while he was feasted at court and shown all the
magnificence of the royal palaces, the King despatched a
courier to the Emperor desiring leave to retain him in his
company in the invasion of France. He had made a most
favourable impression both on the King and on the Court
generally, and the Emperor readily yielded to Henry's
request. But it was sorely against his own will and only
for the Emperor's sake that he remained in England.*
^08.118,296.
•Nos. 268, 875, 892, 427, 461, 829. A further account of the visits of
these two Spanish Dukes will be found in the Spanish Chronicle of
Henry \ III. translated by Major Hume. This Chronicle is much more
trustworthy in these matters than it is in other things.
xxxiv PREFACE.
An official change must now be noted. On the 21 April
lord Audeley of Walden found himself through increasing
infirmities under the necessity of surrendering the custody
of the Great Seal, which he sent in a white leather bag
to the King at Westminster. The King kept it in his
own possession till next day, when he delivered it to
Lord Wriothesley to keep during the Lord Chancellor's
illness. On the 23rd Wriothesley as Lord Keeper used
it at his own house in Canon Row to seal some patents
and writs and then sealed it up again in the bag. On the
30th the Duke of Norfolk took his oath as Lord Keeper
in Westminster Hall, and he retained the Seal in his
possession till the 3 May, when, Audeley being dead,
he brought it to the palace and delivered it to the King.
A court was then summoned and the King, sitting on
his throne, re-delivered the Seal to Wriothesley and appointed
him Lord Chancellor.1 He continued to hold that office
till the end of the reign ; and never had Chancellor a
busier time. The enormous quantity of property that was
daily changing hands in the country is testified by the
numerous entries on the patent rolls, the contents of which
are now so much more voluminous than they were in the
early years of the reign. And doubtless there was found
a corresponding increase in the whole business of the
Chancery. But the prospective invasion of France naturally
gave a great additional stimulus to official activity — all the
more so, as it was clear the King's resources would be
severely taxed to endure the strain.
Under these circumstances we may perhaps too severely
criticise a proclamation issued on the 16 May for the
enhancement of the value of the coinage as an attempt
to defraud creditors for the advantage of the Crown.
It was intended, no doubt, for the Crown's advantage, but
not in that way. A debasement of the currency had already
taken place in 1542, when gold was coined of 23 carats
1 No. 469.
I'KEFACE.
tine and one carat alloy and silver of ten ounces fine and
1 and the process was carried further in th«-
later years of the reign. But the pretext, at least, for this
proclamation was a fair one. Kven in March 154L', when
debasement was clearly intended, the excuse was that the
standard in England differed from that of other count
and that the King had determined to have certain
approofs and trials made of gold and silver coins both of
his own and of other realms, "whereby the perfect
fineness and allays might the sooner come to his
Majesty's knowledge."3 No doubt real inconvenience had
arisen even then from the difference in purity of English
and foreign coinage; and Chapuys wrote at the time: "It
is said they are going to raise the value of coin, as has
been done in France."3 So also in this proclamation issued
two years later the step is justified on the ground that,
in spite of all the statutes against its exportation, coin
was daily carried out of the realm and the officers of
the ports were unable to prevent it. The only remedy,
therefore, was the enhancing of the value of gold and
silver within the realm itself. Gold hitherto valued at
45 shillings an ounce was now raised to 48 shillings,
and silver, in the same ratio, from 3 shillings and 9 pence
to 4 shillings an ounce. All gold and silver henceforth
brought to the Tower to be coined was to be paid for
at these higher rates, the gold being of 24 carats and
the silver of the finest. A new gold coinage was to be
issued in sovereigns of 20 shillings and half sovereigns
of ten shillings. The " royal " of gold when full weight
was to be valued at twelve shillings, the " angel " at
eight shillings and the half and quarter angel at four
and two shillings respectively. Of silver also there was to be
a new issue, viz: — a " testorne " to be current at the
1S<* Ruding's Annals of the Coinage I. 809 (ed. 1840). This debase-
ment was made by indenture 16 May, 84 Hen. VIII. >>«• Exch. Accounts
in B.O., Bundle 802, No. 22.
» &'« Buding, as above. • Vol. XVII., No. 197.
xxxvi PREFACE.
value of twelve pence, a groat "with a whole face " at
fonrpence and a half groat at twopence. But all debts
due before the beginning of the month were to be paid
at the old rate of seven shillings and sixpence an angel.1
The coinage being thus "enhanced," it was, perhaps, not
unnatural, according to the economic views then prevalent,
to issue another proclamation to regulate the prices of
meat and poultry; and very interesting is the tariff of
these things issued on the 21st.,2 as showing the scale
of prices with which the provision merchants were
expected to be content. Nor do we know that at home
there was much dissatisfaction. But the rate of exchange
with Flanders does not seem to have been well ascertained,
and when the army was sent abroad in June with victuals
from England, priced according to an official tariff, the
discontent and inconvenience were very serious. In fact
the prices of "the King's victuals" had to be lowered,
as the supply out of Flanders was cheaper.3
Preparations for the coming war were now actively
going on; and on the same day as the proclamation of
the new coinage another proclamation was issued for all
Frenchmen who had not taken out letters of denization
to leave the realm within twenty days; after which
time no one was to retain any such Frenchman in
wages.4 The result was that about eleven hundred and
eighty letters of denization were taken out and paid for,
as the special denization roll for this year of the reign
bears witness.6
A very religious decree was also issued that, considering
the miserable wars in Christendom (which the King, of
course, would fain have kept out of himself), there should
be "general processions" with an English litany "in all
cities, towns, churches and parishes." This was ordered
1 Nos. 618, 628. Comp. W. A. Shaw's History of Currency, pp. 120-1.
8 Nos. 654, 675, 688, 694, 704, 869. ' « No. 612.
* See Grants in July, No. 1085 (94).
PREFACE. \ \\vii
I') a royal letter to Craiuner dated the 11 Jimr, and
Cramnrr intimated it to his suffragans a week laU-r.
The royal letter states that litanies had been previously
< -njniiu -d. but the people had shown no great amount
of devotion and had come "slackly" to the pro*
\\hich were by and by abandoned. Now, however, a
form of prayers in English was ordered, which the
King's letter commanded to be used, not merely for a
month or two like the prayers previously enjoined, "and
after slenderly considered," but to be earnestly set forth.1
The order, of course, was obeyed for some time at least,
and the prayers are declared by -a contemjwrary to have
been "the godliest hearing that ever was in this realm."
On the 17 June lord Cobham was appointed Deputy
of Calais3 in the room of lord Maltravers, who by his
father's death had now become Earl of Arundel. As an
important landholder, not only in Sussex but in Shropshire
and Worcestershire, it was probably thought that Arundel
would be more usefully employed in getting ready his
levies in England for the war than by continuing at
Calais, and he certainly had left his government there
sometime before, perhaps, shortly after his father's death
in January.4 On St. George's day (23 April) he was
made a Knight of the Garter/ The Deputyship of Calais
was an expensive post and the King had found it necessary
to give Aruudel £200 above his official fees, which
apparently he thought might now be saved ; but on
Cobham 's remonstrance it was again renewed.*
The King had for some time been looking for tin-
assistance of foreign soldiers, especially Germans. !i\«n
in 1542 when he had made no demonstration of hostility
to France he had been trying to obtain a body of li
1 Nos. 782, 787. * Wriothesley's Chronicle i. 148. »No. 812 (59).
4 He died on the 28 January 1546. See G.E.C.'s Peerage.
•Nos. 275 (pp. 160-2), 884, 409, 684. Note the expression in No. 409
"the Deputy t>f Calais, or his deputy."
•Nos. 680, 691,812(59).
xxxviii PREFACE.
and foot willing to tight any enemy, under his pensioner,
Baron George von Heideck, who had come to England
with Duke Philip of Bavaria in 1539, and had written
to him frequently ever since about events in Germany.1
But the Baron, though he always expressed great devotion
to Henry's service, when spoken to on the subject this
year by Wotton at the Diet of Spires, simply repeated his
usual compliments, believed that the King was already
" better sped " and took his departure.2 Perhaps the loss
was not a great one, if he was at all like his brother,
who a year before had been discharged from the service
of Francis I. for taking wages for nearly double the men
he brought into the field.3 There was certainly no lack
of offers from other leaders, and on the 14 April King
Ferdinand wrote to Henry in favor of a Spaniard,
Antonio de Moria, who desired to enter his service.4
In the autumn of 1543 Wallop and Sir Thomas
Seymour believed that they had secured the services of
a captain of Cleves named Gymynyck, but, when it came
to the point, he was not satisfied with the terms. The
King, however, succeeded in engaging one Christopher von
Landenberg to serve him with 1,000 horse and 4,000 foot,
and instructed his ambassador Wotton to engage another
captain with 1,000 horse in place of Gymynyck's band.5
The Emperor was already bound by the treaty to
supply him with 2,000 horse and 2,000 foot, and
at the King's request had agreed that these forces
should be under the command of the Count of Buren,6
1 SM references in Vols. XV., XVI. and XVII.
»Nos. 168, 880, 892. • See Vol. XVIII., Pt. i., p. 19. 4 No. 836.
•Vol. XVIIL, Part n., Nos. 885, 479, 480, 488 ; and in this Volume,
Nos. 188, 195.
•Nos. 89, 111, 118, 127, 168, 188. Isselstein died in 1589, and the
references to the Count of Buren in the indexes of Vols. XV. to XVIII.
should not have given the Christian name as "Floris " but " Maximilian."
The one reference also in the index of Vol. XIV. to Part n. is to
Maximilian, formerly Sieur d'Isselstein.
PREFACE.
\\\i\
son of Hi nr\ VIll.s old friend IvM-lsu-iu. Tin- King
thru scut <>\vr Yaiighan and Chamberlain to visit Bun u
and inform him that lie meant to add to his m<-n 2,000
footmen. \\Iiom lie hoped to raise on the same terms as
those in his contract with Ixindcnhrrg. Bun-n agreed to
be bound like Landenbefg, except as concerned the
valuation of the florin, in which he thought Landenberg
had been deceived, as good soldiers could not be obtained
at such a rate and the Emperor paid by the florin of
25 stivers. It proved that Buren was right. Landenberg,
\\ho was ignorant of French, had made a bargain which
he could not keep, and the terms had to be readjusted to
the Emperor's scale of payment. With some little trouble
the matter was re-arranged, and Landt-nbcrg was engaged
to muster his men at Aix la Charlie before proceeding
to a general muster at A ire on the 20 June.1
There is no particular interest in the story of Buren 's
le\\ of 2,000 footmen for the King; but it may be
read in detail in these pa^rs." As to Landenberg's men,
however, there is somewhat more to tell.
Landenberg, who had been in England and received
his commission from the King himself, wrote to Henry
from Aix-la-Chapelle on the 3 June that he had kept
his promise and brought his companies thither as early
as the 24 May, though the King's commissaries,
delayed, it appears, by a flood, only arrived five days later.
He had brought not only the required number of horse
and foot but an additional company of horse besides,
which he trusted the King \\ould accept, as last summer,
\\hen lie undertook to furnish 600 horse for the Empcior.
he brought him 1,000 and they \\civ all accepted Me
was so very zealous that the King could not hut e\j
his satisfaction. The Council accordingly wrote to the
commissaries to inform him that he was appointed to
>K, 16, -2 1 :, (i. 281, 808, 812, 828, 846, 880.
* Nos. 287, 801, 849, 392, 899, 419, 1^0. 1 »8, 465, 654, 681, 617.
xl PREFACE.
wait upon his Majesty when he caine over, in the Middle
ward of his army with 1,000 of his best horsemen;
and as to the additional company of horse, 400 in
number, though the King was already well supplied with
horsemen he was willing to entertain the half of
them. As to the foot soldiers they were to be divided,
apparently between the van and the rear. At least this
was the first intention; but the clause relating to them
was struck out of the draft which remains our sole
source of information. But presently came news that
made the King alter his tone. Landenberg was going
l>eyond his bargain, and, on the plea that the King bade
him spare no money but bring picked men, was making
demands which the commissaries could not concede with-
out further instructions. On hearing this the King was
anxious to have no more to do with him, and the
Council wrote to the commissaries to that effect; but
Norfolk, alarmed lest Landenberg should transfer his
services to the French, stayed the letters, excusing himself
all the more for doing so, as he had learned that
Landenberg was disposed to " redubb his former sayings."
For taking this liberty Norfolk received a reprimand and
was ordered to forward the letter; but the bearer of the
message was entrusted with another letter, qualifying the
previous instructions and directing that if Landenberg
seemed sorry for his "outrageous language" towards the
King at Spires he and the 1,000 horsemen he had ready
would be accepted, provided that they would serve at such
wages as the commissaries were authorised to give; but
the footmen, if they had not already agreed to march
forward, were to be dismissed.1
It was not so easy, however, to negotiate with a
commander of armed companies. The King's commissaries,
Fane and Windebank, by the advice of Paget, then
1 Nos. 618, 628, 646, 658, 681-2, 695, 708.
returning from a special mission to tin- Kmperor,1
had despatched a post to England to know how
far tin v miijlit yield to Landenberg's demands, and
Landcnberg himself despatched four of his captains to the
Kini:, Philip count of Ebcrstein being the first, in his own
justification He and his company were not going to leave
A i \-la-('hap<-lle for the muster at Aire, fixed for the
20 June, until they received a full month's pay or had
letters for their conduct signed and sealed by the King.
( )n the 13th the commissaries ramie a contract with him
declaring that for the amelioration of certain articles the
letter of retainer had been sent to the King and was
hourly expected back, in order that the horsemen might
be paid for their coming to Aix, with a month's wages
besides, and sent four or five leagues into the country of
Liege where they might get victuals. Meanwhile no
efforts would be used to make them leave Aix-la-Chapelle,
but they would be paid by the commissaries from month
to month according to the original contract.2 On receipt
of the King's answer the commissaries declared to
Jjandenberg his Majesty's good opinion of him and his
pleasure that he should wait upon him in the battle, but
avoided telling him at first that his band was to be
divided, lest he should be displeased and the rest should
refuse to go further. The companies at once set forth
on the way towards Aire and made an excellent
appearance.3
The mission of Eberstein and his companions to England,
however, had not made matters more pleasant. Their
message showed that Laudenberg's band would not serve
unless they had at least 1,700 -dead pays" or double
pays — 400 for each ensign — which was more than the
Kmperor gave to any similar company. The King had
already increased the original allowance from 60 to 100
1 The nature of this special mission will be seen in No. 619.
• Nos. 689, 697. ' Nos. 718, 726.
PREFACE.
"dead pays" in every ensign, the highest rate that the
Emperor was in the habit of giving, and thought he had
given I^ndenberg full satisfaction. These new demands
only strengthened his determination to have nothing more
to do with him ; but, to show that the fault was not his,
he agreed to give them one whole month's wages at the
Emperor's rate and so dismiss them. This decision was
intimated to the envoys on the 18 June; and the King
was the more resolute as it was reported to him that
Landenberg had boasted that he had formerly displeased
both the Emperor and the King of the Romans, and that
he would care far less about displeasing the King of
England.1
The result was that Landenberg's men only proceeded
as far as the district of Liege, where they "ate up the
country " and distressed the poor inhabitants. Fears,
moreover, haunted the Emperor lest, being disappointed
of a liberal paymaster, he would convey his services to
the French. This he was somehow restrained from doing ;
indeed, his horsemen at last came to serve Henry willingly.3
But both at Brussels and at the Imperial Court there
remained intense annoyance, and the claims of the poor
country people of Liege for compensation for their wasted
property created a very unpleasant feeling towards their
English ally.
I
Landenberg, however, was only a special example of
the German mercenary captain. Wotton's efforts to retain
another such captain with 1,000 horsemen for Henry's
service hardly led to more satisfactory results. He spoke
on the subject to Granvelle, who, after conferring with the
Emperor, told him that his Majesty had appointed a
pensioner of his own, Hans von Sickingen, son of the
famous Franz von Sickingen who had often been as much
a terror to his employers as to his enemies. Wotton, how-
ever, objected to pay him 10,000 guldens for conduct money
1 Nos. 728, 729, 730, 741. a No. 955.
PREFACE. xjjii
without nfdiing to the King, for he stood out for a 8|*
assurance for the payment of his wages, which the
Ambassador, in spite of the- Emperor's urging him not to
lose time, felt he had no authority to give. Neither did t he
Kinij and his Council think it reasonable. Hut the Emj>en>i.
backed by the Viceroy, had put the matter so strongly
to Wotton, saying that he not only requested and exhorted
but also commanded him (smiling at the words) to go
through with the man, that Wotton at length signed
an agreement with him on the Emperor's terms. On
this Wotton received an intimation that if he had paid
the 10,000 guldens he had exceeded his commission,
but the King presumed the Emperor would cause it to
be repaid; for the King would rather lose the money
than accept the man's service. There was no such
difficulty, the Council wrote, in getting other captains,
and the King had already, on receipt of Wotton 's first
letter, made a bargain with one who would muster 450
horsemen about Maastricht. Ultimately, however, as the
Emperor had taken upon him to guarantee the payment,
the King was content to lose his money and the matter
dropped.1
It was, no doubt, very good policy for the Emperor
to offer and even press upon the King the services of
German free-lances whom he did not trust himself, and
who. if not retained on the one side, had no difficulty
in going over to the enemy. Men like Landenberg and
Sickingen were very inconvenient to keep and not easily ti«-<l
to a bargain; and when the King himself engaged otl
such as Lightmaker2 and Stephen and Claes (or Nicholas)
Taphoren,3 the result, in some cases at least, appears to have
been little more satisfactory. But it was the joint intrnM
of the allies to prevent such men joining the French; and
the matter clearly concerned the Emperor more than ll»nr\.
1 Noa. 811, 821, 822, 360, 364, 392, 400, 427, 478, 500, 601.
• Nos. 763, 773-4, 787, 823, 866, 896-7, 925, 941, 951-2, 1017.
• Nos. 995, 1007-9.
PREFACE.
For Henry intended to invade France only for purposes
of his own, and could not have been seriously injured
by desertions of this kind if he only succeeded in
obtaining such a hold upon France as to prevent her
assisting Scotland. Hence it was that the Emperor, even
from the first, had no great reliance upon his ally ;
and a feeling was evidently springing up in the minds
of himself and his sister the Regent that they must give
him no excuse for deserting them. As early as February
22nd, writing to his son Philip of his rejection of the
terms of peace proposed by Cardinal Farnese, the Emperor
tells him that he felt bound to carry out his engage-
ment with Henry for the invasion of France, because if he
did not it was to be feared that Henry and Francis would
presently join in alliance against him.1 This, indeed, may
be doubted, for the former alliance of Henry with Francis
against the Emperor in 1528 was so unpopular, and
moreover practically so inconvenient, that it did not last
long. But it was only by his present alliance with
England against France that Charles had any hope of
extracting satisfactory terms from an unquiet neighbour
whose cause had the sympathy of the Pope and might
possibly be embraced openly by a renewed Italian league.
Francis, on the other hand, was by this time anxious
for peace, at least with one or other of his enemies.
Ineffectual appeals had already been made on his behalf
to the Emperor by the Duke of Lorraine and the
Cardinal Farnese,3 and he now turned to England.
To make any direct proposal, indeed, was not his policy;
there would have been a loss of dignity in such a
proceeding, which able diplomatists commonly avoided.
But he commissioned the Sieur de St. Martin to enter
into communication with gentlemen at Calais and at
'No. 126.
1 See Vol. XVIII., Part n., Nos. 408, 405, 485 ; and in this Volume,
Nos. 20,J81, 54, 61, 64, 118, 126.
PREFACE.
(iuisnes, not as one authorised to convey a message,
but simply as a Frenchman interested in the welfare of
IIJN (oiintrv, as to the great desirability of pence l>et\\r< n
the two realms. While there, moreover, he received a letter
from the Sieur de Vervins who now commanded at Boulogne
as lieutenant for Du Bies, urging him to repeat to Mr. Hall of
Calais statements that he had made in his house — namely
that the King of France promised, in case of a treaty,
to pay Henry VIII. all the arrears of his pension, to
make the Scots abstain from war, otherwise he would
be their enemy, and even to engage to pay damages of
which the King of England himself should be judge for
the non-payment of the arrears. Mr. Hall at once went
to the King with a letter in which these terms were
expressly mentioned and was commissioned to bring St.
Martin himself to the King's presence. The King, having
the letter of the Sieur de Vervins in his hand, asked
St. Martin whether he had made such statements to
Mr. Hall as were therein mentioned, and when St. Martin
replied yes, said he saw no reason to trust a poor gentle-
man who had no credit with the French King. Did he
expect Francis I. to avow what he had done? "Yes,"
St. Martin assured him, on his life. The King then
said he was sorry the thing had not taken place sooner,
for Francis had constrained him to form a league with
the Emperor, without informing whom he could make no
appointment. But if Francis found any difficulty with
the Emperor and would refer it to him, he would not
show the Emperor undue favor, but would act, as he
had formerly done, the part of a mediator between
them.1 On hearing from St. Martin how he had been
answered, Francis despatched to Henry the Sieur de
Framozelles with a regular proposal,8 of which the issue
will be found in Part II. of the present volume.
1 No. 929. * No. 958.
xlvi I'RKFACE.
The King did his part in communicating to Chapuys
the offers made by Francis and assuring him that he
would not treat apart from the Emperor.1 But the fact
that such offers had been addressed to him by Francis
raised serious misgivings in the mind of Mary of Hungary,
discontented as she was already about Landenberg's men
being left in Liege, besides many other mutual complaints
between her government and the English. It was her
strong suspicion, seeing how unwilling the King and his
army were to march directly into France and the un-
likelihood of their keeping the field very long, especially
when winter drew near, that, if he could only carry
Boulogne and Montreuil, he would be glad simply to
secure his conquests and, if the Emperor did not accept
proposals which satisfied himself, at once dissolve the
alliance and make a separate peace.3 Much the same
were the opinions of the Emperor himself as he was
conducting the siege of St. Dizier. From what Chapuys
wrote he saw clearly that the King had no real wish
to make any great effort against France, and he believed
that he would excuse himself for non-fulfilment of treaties
by throwing the blame on him.3
The Emperor and his sister, no doubt, were right
enough in believing that Henry VIII. had no strong
desire to penetrate into the interior of France. He him-
self gave plausible reasons enough for not thinking of it
till he had won the two important towns he was besieging.4
But he had certainly no thought of making peace or
truce until at least Boulogne was in his hands; and
before the end of July an event occurred, which, when
it came to his knowledge, only strengthened his resolution
to persevere. A Scottish ship was captured by fishermen
of Rye off Scarborough, conveying very important
despatches which some Frenchmen in her threw overboard
tied up with a great coal in order to sink them. But
'No. 955. « No. 987. » No. 989. ' No. 955.
I'HKF.V
they were fished up, and were found to be letters from
the Governor and Cardinal and other noblemen in Scotland
to the French King conveyed by one Sieur de fiauldreul
whom the Queen Dowager and the French ambassador
la Brosse* had despatched to the French Court.1 Henry,
however, was by this time in France and the news did
not reach him till August. So what has to be said
about it must be. deferred till we have the papers in
Part II. of this Volume before us.
But it is time to speak of things of even higher
importance, which the story of the mercenaries and the
negotiations has compelled us to pass by. The treaty
which Wharton and Bowes arranged at Carlisle on the
17 May with commissioners of Lennox and Glencairn
promised at last to give the King some means of con-
trolling the government of Arran and Cardinal Beton.
The chief commissioner of Lennox was his brother
Robert, bishop elect of Caithness, and the leading pro-
visions were: — First that I^ennox and Glencairn should
cause " the Word of God " to be taught and preached
in Scotland — of course in derogation of the Cardinal's
authority ; second, that they would remain friends with
England and refuse any league to the contrary ; third,
that they would see that the young Queen of Scots was
not conveyed away ; fourth, that they would assist
the King to win Jedburgh and other places; and
fifth, that they would help to make the King Director
and Protector of Scotland during the young Queen's
minority. In return for which conditions the King also
pledged himself in five Articles to the Earls; — first, to
save their possessions harmless in the war ; second, to
make Lennox Governor of Scotland under him, with a
Council of the King's appointment and other conditions;
third, that he should have revenues to maintain that
estate, the King having custody of such strongholds as
Nos. 1000, 1010, 1019.
xlviii
PREFACE.
should be necessary for him as Director and Protector;
fourth, to maintain Lennox's title against Arran if the
young Queen should die without issue ; and fifth, to give
Glencairn a pension of 1,000 crowns if he and Lennox
gave hostages for fulfilment of the King's demands,
Glencairn 's pledge for his ransom being accepted for him,
and Lennox's brother, the elect of Caithness, for him.
These had been all along the terms on which Wharton
and Bowes were to negotiate. But to make matters
quite safe, now an additional article was put into the
treaty, that whereas Lennox had, by his secretary and
otherwise, made suit to marry the King's niece, the
lady Margaret Douglas, and now had renewed that suit,
the King promised, if Lennox performed his covenants,
and he and the lady Margaret on seeing each other were
agreed, both to allow the marriage and further to
consider Lennox's good services.1
Matters being so arranged, Wharton received orders if
Lennox should land from Scotland in the West Marches, to
entertain him gently and send him with an escort up to
Court.2 On the 2 June the King wrote to the two
Earls, Glencairn and Lennox, rejoicing at a report
(apparently not very well founded) that they had got the
upper hand of their adversaries, which would advance his
own affairs in Scotland.3 Lennox, meanwhile, had em-
barked at Dumbarton on the 28 May along with
Alexander Cunningham, Glencaim's son and heir,4 and
after a few days landed at Chester ; 5 so that he required
no attention from Wharton, but pursued his own course
up to London.6 He arrived at Court on the 13 June,7
and on the 26th an agreement was made between him
and commissioners of the King on the basis of the
negotiation with Wharton and Bowes, in which he
further agreed to surrender to the King Dumbarton
1 Nos. 622 (comp. No. 248 (2) and 887 (2) ), 528.
1 No. 602. • No. 614 (comp. No8. 693, 608). 4 No. 639.
No. 562. « No. 060. ' No. 730.
PREFACI xljx
Castle and the Island of Bute, and help to win Rothesay
Castle for him also ; while the King, on his part,
agreed to the marriage and endowed him with certain
lands in respect thereof, with compensation for Dumbarton
and Bute and for the loss he would sustain in France
by his submission to the King.1 The marriage actually
took place on the morning of the 29 June.* Of its
unhappy issue, born in the following year, there is no
occasion here to speak.3
As we have already said, the King's resources were
severely taxed to meet the expenses of the coming war.
As early as the 1 March he issued special commissions
for the sale of Crown lands, which were shortly followed
up by another for the sale not only of Crown lands
but of lead and prizes taken in war, leases, manumissions
of bondmen, wardships and marriages.4 In June following,
also, when about to cross the Channel, he signed new
and more definite commissons with the like object.6
On the 11 July he gave a commission for the mort-
gaging of lands to the citizens of London.6 And though
absolved by parliament from the repayment of his
lust loan he contrived, after crossing the sea, to extract
a new one from the Bishops, the lay lords and others
of his subjects.7 Yet with all this he was already obliged
to borrow money at 12 per cent.,8 and the financial
prospect must have been full of anxiety.
On the 11 July, being on the point of leaving
England for the war, he appointed his Queen, Katharine
'No. 779. ' No. 799.
' Lennox and his secretary Bishop had grants of denization on the
6 July. No. 1085 (62, 68).
4 No. 278 (4, 5, 67). * Nos. 812 (77, 87), 1082.
•No. 891. T Nos. 894, 1032.
8 No. 790. Soon afterwards, as we shall see in Part n.t he had to pay
a higher rate still.
1 PREFACE.
Parr, Regent in his absence,1 with a special Council
for her guidance, with whom he and his attendant
Council kept in continual communication. On the 14th,
according to Hall, he crossed the Channel and on the
15th the Council attending on him intimated his arrival
at Calais.3
But the story of the invasion of France must be
reserved for the Preface to Part II. of this Volume.
1 Nos. 889, 890. a No. 928.
PREFACE. ij
NOTE ON THE DEBASEMENT OF THE CURREN
See pp. zxxiv-xxxvi.
In connection with what has been said on this subject in the
foregoing preface it may be useful here to give abstracts of four
documents among the Accounts of the Mint, which, though all of the
time of Edward VI., have special reference to the period on which
we have now entered. It will be seen that the debasement of the
currency at the end of this reign had already begun, not in 1548 as
stated by Buding but a year earlier, under an indenture dated
Hi May, 1542. In July following the Mint had begun to coin gold
of 28 carats with one carat of alloy; but the minting of this
coinage ceased in December, 1542, and January, 1548, was resumed
in February and March, 1548, and again suspended in April till
after January, 1544. Later in the reign, there were further
debasements, the gold being reduced to 22 carats and then to 20,
at which it stood at the beginning of Edward VI. 'a reign, while the
silver was in like manner reduced from lOoz. tine and 2oz. alloy
(the debased standard of 1542) to 6oz. tine (or equal weights of
pure silver and alloy), and finally to 4oz. tine with 8oz. of alloy, at
which it was continued into Edward VI.'s reign.
I.
R. 0. Declaration of the account of Sir Martin Bowes and Thomas Skipwith
(executor of Ralph Rowlett, dec.) ; which Bowes and Hewlett, as masters
and workers of the King's moneys in the Tower, England and Calis,
covenanted with the late King Henry VIII., by indenture of 16 May,
84 Hen. VHI., to "make and strike into print" certain gold moneys of
the standard of 28 carats fine gold and one carat of allaye, and silver
moneys of the standard of lOoz. sterling silver and 2ox. of allayc, and to
answer the King of every lib. troy of gold of that standard 205.. over and
besides 4*. taken up by the warden of the Mints upon every lib. towards
wastes and charges in working, and of every lib. of silver of that standard
6.1. G</., over and besides 2s. 6rf. similarly taken up by the warden. Which
Bowes and Skipwith, before John earl of Warrewike, Great Master, Sir
\Vm. Herbert, knight of the Order and master of the Horse, and Sir Walter
Mildmaye, commissioners appointed by pat. 8 Feb., 4 Edw. VI., do make
tti is account, for the space of one year and nine months from 1 July,
84 Hen. VIII. to the 81 March, 85 Hen. VIII., as appears by presentments
testifying the monthly coinage, one subscribed by John Browne, then
warden of the Mint, another by Hugh Eglinby, comptroller, and the third
by Sir Martin Bowes.
CHARGE : — The accountants are charged with 84,048joz. of gilt plate
received of Sir Edm. Pekham, then cofferer of the Household, between
9 May and 24 Nov., 84 Hen. VIII., as appears by indenture dated 9 May,
84 Hen. VIII., which, valued at 4«. 2»/., according to the said indenture,
amounts to 7,092/. 10s. 8£rf. ; also with 88,697$oz. of white and parcel
gilt plate similarly received.'at 8s. 8<L the oz., 7,094*. 9*. 9J<*. ; also with
ready money received of Pekham " of the loan and benevolence money
at several times for the provision of bullion" between 4 July, 84 Hen.
VIII., and 20 March, 85 Hen. VIII., as appears by indenture dated 4 July,
84 Hen. VIII., 27,652*. 18*. 9^. ; and also with ready money received
between 27 May and 80 June, 86 Hen. VIII., as appears by certificate
subscribed by Gregory Bicherdson, one of the King's auditors of the presto,
10.000/.
lii
PREFACE.
And they are charged with the coinage of 5411b. 6oz. of gold, into the
aforesaid standard of 23 carats, viz. in July, 84 Hen. VIII. 1601b.,
Aug. 48lb. 6oz., Sep. 47lb., Oct. 291b., Nov. 40lb., Feb. 89lb., March,
133lb.{in Dec., Jan. and April, 34 Hen. VIII. and the eleven following
months none of the same standard gold was wrought within the said
Mint), the King's gain in which, at 20*. the Ib. over and besides the 4s.
taken up by the warden, is 541*. 10s. They are charged with the gain
upon the coinage of 22,053lb. of silver into the said standard of lOoz.,
by the " advouchement " of the said Browne and Eglinby, viz. in July,
84 Hen. VIII., 2,9751b., Aug. 4,0001b., Sept. 4,0001b., Oct. 2,4041b.,
Nov. 2,400lb., March, l,509lb., April, 2,050lb., Feb. a°35° l,900lb.,
March, l,915lb. (in Dec., Jan. and Feb., 84 Hen. VIII., and in May to
Jan., 85 Hen. VIII., none of the said standard moneys was wrought)
the King's gain upon which, at 5s. 6<l. the Ib. over and besides the 2s. Qd.
taken by the warden, amounts to 6,064*. 11s. Qd. They further answer
" in the price," 84,044£oz. of gilt plate and 88,697f oz. of parcel gilt
received of Sir Edm. Pekham, then cofferer, as appears by indenture
dated 9 May, 84 Hen. VIII., the gilt at 4*. 2d. the oz. and parcel gilt at
8*. 8</., " which said prices was paid to the said Sir Edmond for the same,
as in the same indenture is contained " ; for which plate they answer
to the King 4d. an oz. more than was therein covenanted, by reason of a
proclamation published after the receipt of the same and the indenture
mentioned in the title of this account, by both which the oz. of sterling
silver was advanced to 4s.; and this M. an oz. amounts to 1,212*. 7s. l^d.
Also they are charged with 266*. 18s. 4</. gained in buying l,777|oz. £dwt.
of fine gold " by him provided " after the said proclamation and indenture
had advanced the price to 48s., for which they gave but 45s. ; and likewise
with 1,860*. 6s. lid. nb. -iy. gained in buying 227,566|oz. of silver under
the price (4s.) assigned by the said proclamation and indenture, which
Sir Martin provided at 8s. 8^d.
Total 61,785*. 8s. 2±d.
DISCHARGE : — They are allowed for 121b. 4oz. of silver allaye put to the
said 5411b. 6oz. of gold, at ^oz. to every Ib., " towards the wastes,"
holding 9oz. fine silver in every pound weight, at 4s. Of</. the oz. of fine
silver, 221. 10s. lli<*.; and for 5,5181b. of copper allaye put to the
commixture of the said 22,0581b. of silver, at Gd. the Ib., 187*. 16s. Qd.
Also for money delivered to John Browne, warden of the Mint, towards
building and repair of houses and offices, by the King's warrant dated
Westin., 14 March, 83 Hen. VIII., as appears by indenture dated 1 May,
84 Hen. VIII., 400/. Also for money paid to Sir Edm. Pekham, cofferer,
viz. 15 July, 84 Hen. VIII., 8,680*. 18*. 3d., 31 July, 3,680*. 18s. 3d. and
4,421*. 5s. 4rf., 6 Sept., 8,680*. 18s. 3d., 16 Sept., 8,680*. 18s. 3d., 20 Sept.,
8,680*. 18s. 8</., 26 Sept., 1,226*. 19s. 5rf., 26 Jan., 2,458*. 18s. I0d.,
12 July, 85 Hen. VIII., 4,907*. 17s. 8d., 20 May, " eodem anno " 2,000*.,
81 Aug., 88 Hen. VIII., 27*. 18s. Irf., 14 Oct., 34 Hen. VIII., 6,000*.,
24 Nov. " eodem anno " 10,000*., 26 Jan. " dicto anno " 1,200*., 81 Aug.
88 Hen. VIIL, 199*. 15». O^rf., and 26 Nov., 38 Hen. VIII., 10,000*.; in
all, as appears by the several indentures, 60,842*. 5s. 7£rf.
Total 61,402*. 18s. Off.
And so they are indebted upon the determination of this account
882*. 15«. l^/., which sum is here exonerated and discharged because,
amongst others, it is charged upon this accountant in another declaration
of account made before the said commissioners 10 Jan., 4 Edw. VI.
Signed : J. Warwyk, W. Herbert, Wa. Mildmay, Will'in Dunche. Seals
broken.
Parchment roll of $ijc membrane* stitched together at the one end.
PREFACE. Ijjj
II.
R.O. [A summary of the coinage from 1 June, 1644, to 80 Sept., 1547] .
i. " Gold moneys of 23 carats fine " : —
" Memorandum, there is made into moneys in th'office of Sir Martin
Bowes, knight, by th'avouchment of Robert Hrocke, comptroller, William
Hvllingesley and John Yorke, ' samosters,' from the first day of June in
anno r. r. H. viij*1 xxxvi10 unto the last day of March e>*\em anno, as
appeareth by the monthly indentures of the same, 5,761 Ib. 6oz. ;
whereof" is to l>e answered to the King upon every Ib. "so made" 24«.,
vi/.. G.D18/. 1G.<., and "upon the remedy in the assay" of every Ib. 2*.
und •• in the sheare" of every Ib. 18</., viz. 1,0081. 5*. tk/., total [7,9227.
l.i. &/.] . Whereof is to be allowed for money paid to the coiners for
workmanship of every Ib. 8</., 192/. 12«/. ; also for 14oz. of standard gold
at 46*. the oz. allowed to the coiners " towards their waste " (in margin,
" after the rate of ob. wl. uppon every lOlb. w'.") 82/. 4s. ; and also 288oz.
of standard gold wasted in melting "after the rate of 5oz. of every
hundrethe pounde w'.," at 1G*. the oz., 6621, 8*. ; in all 8867. 18*., leaving
to the King 7,085/. 8*. 9d. Signed : Martyn Bowes, undertresorer,
Rob't Brock, W'm Byllyng [esley] .
ii. " Silver moneys of 9 ounces fine " : —
"Memorandum, there is made into moneys in th'office of Sir Martyn
Bowes, knight, by th'avouchement of Robert Brocke, comptroller,
William Byllingesley and John York, 'saymasters " from 1 June to 81
March, 86 Hen. VIII., as appears by the monthly indentures, 62,203lb.
Whereof: — Is to be answered to the King upon every Ib. 8*. H^rf.
5 mites, viz. 27,148/. 2*. Gil. and upon the remedy in the assay lj</.
and in the sheare 2&<J. in every Ib., in all 28,1791. 1(5*. 1O/. Whereof to
be allowed for coining at 9rf. the Ib., for 511b. Do/, of standard silver
allowed the coiners towards their waste, after the rate of loz. upon every
lOOlb., 77711). Goz. of standard silver wasted in the melting, viz. 15oz.
in every lOOlb., and 4641b. of standard silver wasted in " blaunchinge,"
viz. 9oz. upon every lOOlb. minu» in totn 21b. Goz., at 89*. 3d. y. |mite the
Ib., in all 4,872/. 18</. »/., 4 mites, leaving to the King 23,807/. 15s. 8\d.
Imite. bi;inrd b>j Unices, Brock and ByUyngcxlfy.
iii. " Gold moneys of 22 carats fine " : —
Mem., there is made into moneys in the office of Sir Martin Bowes by
the avouchment of Robt. Brocke, comptroller, Wm. Billingesley and
Thos. Stanley, 'saymasters, from 1 April, 8G Hen. VIII., to 81 March,
87 Hen. VIII., as appears by monthly indentures, 6,869lb. Goz., whereof
is to be answered to the King for 4,7491b. Goz. made in April, May, &c.t
to December, after the rate of 50s. upon every Ib., 11.878J. IBs., and for
2,120lb. made in January, February and March by virtue of a commission
to Sir Edm. Pekham, high treasurer, and other officers of the Mint, dated
1 (27 in UII.) Jan. 87 Hen. VIII. for the advancement of 12</. in >
oz., making the King's gain less in every Ib. 11*., after the rate of 89*. upon
every Ib. 4,lH4J. ; also is to be answered upon the remedy in the assay
2*. and upon the sheare ISd. for every Ib , 1,2021. 8*. 8rf. Whereof is to
be allowed for workmanship at 9d. the Ib., also for 11 Joz. of gold wasted
in making the 4,7491b. Goz., at 45*. 1CW. the oz., "after the rate of
ob. wl. upon every x. Ib. wV and 54<>z. Idwt. wasted in making the
2,1201b. at 46*. 9</. the oz., 89J. 12». $</., also for 287|oz. of gold wasted
in melting the 4,7491b. Goz., at 45«. 10//., and 106oz. wasted in melting
the 2,1201b., at 46a. 9<*., 792/. Os. lit/., and also for 2121b. loz. of white
and red "alley" mixed in the same gold holding 8oz. of fine silver and
4oz. of alley in every Ib. Troy, at 87«. 4<f. the Ib., 895J. 17*. 9d. And
so remains to the King 15,7241. 15*. 5</.
liv PREFACE.
iv. " Silver moneys of 6oz. tine": — Made between 1 April, 86 Hen. VIII.,
and 81 March, 87 Hen. VIII., 78,8981b., whereof is to be answered to
the King upon every Ib. 20s. and upon the remedy in the assay 3d.
and in the shear 4d. upon every Ib., 75,5881. 15s. Qd. Whereof is to
be allowed to the coiners for workmanship of 58,838lb. at lid. and
workmanship of 19,565lb. "and melting of the sezell coming of the
same" at 14d., 3,6081 12s. 9rf. ; also for 441b. 10£oz. of standard
silver wasted in making, viz. loz. upon every lOOlb., at 28s. the Ib.,
62J. 15s. lid. ; also for l,0891b. lOoz. of standard silver wasted in
melting, viz. 17oz. upon every lOOlb., at 28s. the Ib., 1,455Z. 15s. 4d. ;
also for l,804lb. of standard silver wasted in blanching, viz. 21£oz.
upon every lOOlb. plus in toto 4lb. 8oz., at 28s. the Ib., 1,825Z.
12s. And so remains 68,585J. 19s. Qd. Signed: Martyn Bowes: Eob't
Brock : W'm Byllyngesley : Thomas Stanley.
v. " Gold moneys of 20 carats fine " : — Made between 1 April,
87 Hen. VIII., and 81 March, 1 Edw. VI., 3,5861b., whereof is to
be answered for 2,754lb. made in April, May, June, July, Aug. and
Sept. at 4Z. 10*. of every Ib., and for 8321b. made in Oct., Nov.
and Dec., at 41. upon every Ib., by virtue of a commission
directed to Mr. High Treasurer, 20 March, 87 Hen. VIII., for the
advancement of 12d. in every oz. of fine gold, making the King's gain
less by 10s. in every Ib., and also upon the remedy in the assay at 2s.
and in the shear at 2s. 6d., total 16,527/. 17«. Whereof must be allowed : —
For workmanship at Qd. the Ib., 184Z. 9s. Qd., for 6£oz. of standard
gold allowed to the coiners towards their waste in making the 2,7541b.,
viz. $dwt. upon every lOlb., at 42s. 6r/. the oz., 14Z. 12s. 2£d., and
2oz. l^dwt. of standard gold wasted in making the 8821b., at 48s. 4rf. the
oz., 4J. 9s. lid. ; also for gold wasted in melting the said amounts, viz.
206£oz. at 42s. 6d. and 62 $oz. at 48s. 4d., being at the rate of 7£oz. of
every lOOlb., 5131. 13s. Hit/., and also for 600lb. of white and red 'alloy,
holding 9oz. fine silver and 8oz. of alloy in every Ib. Troy, at 42s. the Ib.,
1,260/. And so remains to the King 14,540Z. 11*. 5d.
vi. " Silver moneys of 4oz. fine " : — Made between 1 April,
87 Hen. VIII., and the 31 March, 1 Edw. VI., 50,1001b., whereof
is to be answered of every Ib. 29s. 4rf., and for remedy in the assay
3d. and in the shear 4rf. for every Ib. and for the gain of buying
silver " by reason of th'alley which was found in the same as
well in the account of the 36th and 37th years as in this present
year," 188J. 6s. Sd., in all 75,074Z. 11s. 8d. Whereof is to be allowed to
the coiners for workmanship, at lid. the Ib., 2,296/. 5s., for 7511b. 6oz.
of standard silver wasted in melting 50,100lb., viz. 18oz. upon every
lOOlb., l,1161b. 6oz. wasted in blanching, viz. 26|oz. upon every lOOlb.,
and 411b. 9oz. wasted in making, viz. loz. upon every lOOlb., all at
18s. 8d. the Ib., 1,1821. 8s. 8d. And so remains 70,995Z. 18s. Signed by
l',n,rt<st Brock, Byllyngesley and Stanley.
vii. "A proof made of the standard of 4oz. fine by Eobert Brocke,
William Byllingesley and Thomas Stanley in the month of December
annor. r. H. viijTl xxxviij0 and avouched by the hand of Sir Martin Bowes,
knight, and delivered unto him in his charge " (being a reckoning of the
items given in the above accounts in the case of the coining of 7511b.
of silver.) Remainder 1,066Z. 14s. 2frf. Signed as before.
viii. "Silver moneys of 4oz. fine":— Made between 1 April and
80 Sept., 1 Edw. VI., ll,6181b. 6oz., whereof is to be answered
of every Ib. 26s. 8d., being 2s. 8d. less than in the former
account by the appointment of Sir Edm. Pekham, high treasurer
of the Mints, by reason of a commission to him dated 16 March,
PREFACE. , iv
1 Edw. VI, and also upon the remedy in the assay &/. and shear M. of
every Ib. ; in all 15.H71/. 15*. 8//. Whereof : — to be allowed for workman-
ship of ll,4681b. Box. at 10</. the Ib. and of 1501b. made into small moneys
as pence and half pence, at 12«/. the Ib., 4Hf>/. 2«. ll./. ; also for 901b.
ll^oz. of standard silver wasted in molting, vix. JHox. upon every lOOlb.,
minit* in toto 10|ox., and for lH7lb. wasted in blanching, M/.. i;»'../. <,f
every lOOlb. minux in tt>t<> 1H<>/.., at 21*. 4</. the Ib. ; in all 7ft I/. 12*. 9</.
And so remains 15,090/. 2*. lid. Si<i>n-<i.
\\. •• Ciold moneys of 20 carats fine " : — Made between 1 April and
80 Sept., 1 Edw. VI., 8,5781b. Whereof is to be answered 20*. for every
Ib., which is less by 82. than the former account by reason of a commission
directed to Sir Edm. Pekham, 16 March, 1 Edw. VI., and upon the
remedy of the assay at 2s. 5</. and shear at 2*. Id. of every Ib., and for
lOOlb. of alloy found in the gold at 45*. :-W. the Ib., and " for graynes of
golde founde in the swept', 4oz. at 48*. 4d." ; in all 4,7021. 11*. H./.
Whereof to be allowed for workmanship at !)</. the Ib., for 5951b. of alloy
holding 8Joz. of fine silver in every Ib., at 45*. M. the Ib., and for
1784oz. wasted in melting, viz., 5oz. upon every lOOlb. at 48«. id. the oz.,
in all 1,915*. 8*. 3d. And so remains 2,787/. 8*. 5</. Signed.
Parchment roll of seven membranes written on tlx one side only.
III.
R.O. " The duplicanient of the declaration of the account" of Sir Martin
Bowes, appointed by pats. 8 June, 86 Hen. VIII. and 12 April 86 Hen.
VIII. to be one of the under-treasurers of the Mint, who, with the other
officers (named), covenanted with the late and present kings to make
moneys according to standards mentioned in the indentures of 28 May,
86 Hen. VIII. (28 carat for gold, 9oz. for silver), 27 March, 80 Hen.
VIII. (22ca., 6oz.), 1 April, 87 Hen. VIII. (20ca., 4oz.J, 5 April, 1 Edw.
VI. (20ca., 4oz.) ; and is now called to account, 12 Feb., 4 Edw. VI.,
before John earl of Warwicke, Admiral and Great Master, Sir William
Harbert, Master of the Horse, and Sir Walter Mildmay, commissioners
appointed - - (blank) Feb., 4 Edw. VI.
Being Bowes' account, in form as in §1., for the whole period covered
by §11. above.
The charge includes an additional sum of 6,872/. 11*. 8i</., advanced
upon better examination of the account by comparison with those of
Sir John Yorke, under treasurer of the Mint at Southwark, and Thomas
Knight, late one of the under treasurers of the Mint in the Tower. The
discharge specifies the fees of the officers of the Mint (the patent of
appointment being cited in the case of each chief officer, and the " first
establishment" and "second establishment" with regard to the rest)
from the high treasurer down to the porter and labourers ; the diets of
the officers when attending at the Tower ; the laying of leaden conduy t
pipes from Bednall Grene to the Tower for the service of the Mint ; the
gold and silver of the several standards made into three parts indented,
whereof one was delivered to the late King to keep ; the fine silver used
in making assays of gold; the waste in melting 400lb. of gold and
2,5001b. of silver begun to be made, the gold of 28 carats and the silver
of lOioz. fine, by order of the King and Council about June, 1 Edw. VI.,
21715 e
Ivi
PREFACE.
and stopped by reason of the King's urgent affairs (and a coinage of
20 carats and 4oz. authorised by commission of the 28 July, 1 Edw. VI.,
as contained in an indenture of 5 April, 1 Edw. VI., substituted) ; the
writing of standards and books ; " extraordinary payments " (viz., coins
of 28°carats gold and 9oz. silver delivered to the bp. of Winchester
and the earl of Southampton, then secretary, to be shown to the King,
the meat and drink of Jerham Bennold and Fraunces Benold, gravers,
sent to the Mint, to prove their skill, by the earl of Southampton, " then
lord keeper of the Privy Seal," for three months in 36 Hen. VIII., and
money paid to the said Jerham and Fraunces for graving, by warrant of
26 March, 86 Hen. VIII.) ; prests for buildings and repairs ; and liveries
of money to the high treasurer.
Finally, Bowes is shown to be indebted to the King, 13,762Z. 9s. 4t/.
l^mite, which he delivers to Sir Edm. Peckham and is " discharged and
quit." Signed and sealed by Warwick, Herbert and Mildmaye and also
signed by Peckham, Dunche, Brocke, Byllyngsle and Stanley.
Parchment roll of 18 large membranes, written on the one side only.
IV.
COINAGE FOB IRELAND.
Range of Account from 18 April to 14 June, 1544.
R.O. " The duplicament of the declaration " of the aocount of Sir Martin
Bowes, under treasurer of the Mint, of treasure received in prest for
provision of bullion to make a certain mass of harp groats for Ireland at
the standard of 8oz. fine silver and 4oz. allaye, by commission to him
and Stephen Vaughan, under treasurers of the said Mints in the Tower,
Robt. Broke, comptroller, John Yorke and Wm. Billingesley, assayers,
and Ric. Harryeyonge, provost of the moneyers within the said Mint,
18 May, 86 Hen. VIII., and of the gain to the King by the coining of
the same ; also of the cost of coinage, wastes in melting and blanching,
ready money coming thereof and delivered to Sir Edm. Peckhame, high
treasurer of the said Mints ; as contained in a presentment signed by
Bowes, Brocke and Billingesley and the said Bowes' indenture with the
moneyers. Made, 9 Jan., 4 Edw. VI., before John earl of Warwicke, lord
Great Master, Sir Wm. Herbert, knight of the Order and master of the
Horse, and Sir Walter Myldemaye, commissioners for taking the accounts
of the Mints, appointed by commission dated 8 Feb., 4 Edw. VI.
CHARGE : — He is charged with 6,0002. received by the earl of South-
ampton, then Lord Wriothesley, treasurer of the wars against France,
for provision of bullion, 18 April, 35 Hen. VIII. ; with the gain upon
2,780lb. of the said standard moneys in May, 86 Hen. VIII., converted
into harp groats, over and besides 4,549Z. 21d. 18 mites by him paid for
l,858lb. 4oz. of fine silver contained in the same at 4s. Id. 2 mites the
oz., or 49«. Id. 2 mites the lb., a clear gain of 15s. S^d. in every lb.,
2,122/. 12s. lid. ; and he further answers in the making of the said
2,780lb., " at the remedie of th'assaye," l$d. of every lb., and " at the
remedie of the shere," UJ. of every lb., in all 28J. 19s. 2d. Total
7,151*. 12». Id.
PREFACE. lvjj
DISCHABOR: — He is allowed for 8711'. of the said standard moneys
wasted in the first and second melting of the said 2,78011)., at ICoz. in
every lOOlb., which, at 82s. Hj</. G mites the lb., is GO/. 10*. 11</. ; and
for 881b. of the said standard moneys wasted in the "Uaunchm
16o/.. in every lb., " plus in toto one pound weight," at the same rate,
G2f. 8s. l\d. ; for allowance to moncycrs of 41b. 7ioz. of the said
standard moneys towards their waste, 11. 11*. \\<l. ; paid to themoi
for coinage at lOd. the lb., 1151. 16«. 8</. ; and harp groats delivered to
Peckhame, 14 June, 86 Hen. VIII., 6,700*. Total 6.94G/. 2s. 6|</.
Leaving him indebted 205/. 9s. G}«/. ; which sum is here exonerated
and discharged, being, amongst others, charged in another declaration
of account made before the said commissioners, 10 Jan. 4 Edw. VI.
signed: J. Warwyk : W. Herbert: Wa. Mildmay: Will'm Dun [che] .
Seals broken.
Large parchment written on one ride only.
LETTEKS AND PAPERS,
FOREIGN AND DOMESTIC.
HENRY VIII.
1644. '
1 Jan. 1. WRIOTHEBLEY.
Creation as Baron Wriothesley. Set GRANTS in JANUARY, No. 1.
Add. MS. 2. Account of the creation, on Tuesday, 1 Jan. 85 Henry VIII., at
B V14' 1IamPton Courfc' of Sir Thos- Wriothesley, baron of Wriothosley.
The pages' chamber being well strawed with rushes, after the King came
to his closet to hear high mass, the said baron came to the pages' chamber ;
and when mass was done he and other lords made ready and came to the
King in the presence chamber, " his Highness being under cloth of estate, with
his noble council, both spiritual and temporal." The said baron, in his
kirtle, was led between lords Russell and St. John, with lord Par of Horton
before him bearing his robe, and Garter bearing his letters patent. Garter
delivered the letters to the Lord Chamberlain of England who delivered
them to the King and he to Secretary Paget to read. At the reading of the
word invest hn us the baron put on his robe and then the patent was read oat
and delivered by the King to the baron, who gave great thanks and took
leave. IJe was then conducted to the great chamber before the Queen's
lodging " in the utter court on the right side, there appointed for their
dining place, preceded by the trumpets (blowing) and the officers of arms.
After the second course Garter proclaimed his style, "du noble chevalier
Thomas Seigneur Wryothesley et seigneur de Tichefelde et une de la Estroict
Councell du Roy notre souveraine sr."
P.I.
[1 Jan.]** 2. THE PRIVY COUNCIL to SUFFOLK.
, K- °- The King has seen his sundry letters to them, and approves his stay
' v> 85<* of the herald of Scotland! and the Patriarch's man and his opinion to return
them home without audience. He shall tell the herald that the King is
informed that he comes, not from the Three Estates assembled in full
Parliament, but from Arreyn and the Cardinal, to require safe-conduct for
ambassadors to commune of a new treaty ; and therefore has appointed
Suffolk to hear his credence. Having learnt his credence, Suffolk shall
answer that, if they who sent him join with the rest of the lords and others
of the Parliament to perfect the late treaty, and lav hostages, and, there-
upon, send ambassadors, the King may hear them; but, if Arreyn and the
Cardinal repute the treaty " invaliable" and go about to entreat any other,
they will not be heard, for if the former treaty is of no force Arreyn can
make none of any force. To the Patriarch's man Suffolk shall say that
the Patriarch knows in what terms the bishop of Rome and the King
stand and, therefore, the King marvels at his sending a servant into the
realm without safe-conduct, or requesting to pass through it ; seeing that
• See No. 8. f B°» herald. See Vol. XVUI. Pt. n. Mo. 013.
A. 2M9. Wt 21715. 400—17/11/1901. M. *
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2. THE PRIVY COUNCIL to SUFFOLK — cant.
when the King's servants or subjects come where the bishop of Rome has
to do they are " used most cruelly without respect of honor or charity."
Yet, for this time, the King is content that the said servant shall return
without hurt — wishing that his master and his master's master used more
charity and would rather endeavour to make peace than increase dissension
to the shedding of Christian blood. Suffolk shall then send the herald
and the Patriarch's man home together and let the King's friends in
Scotland know the herald's credence and answer.
The King minding, upon the occasion of this herald's coming, to send to
next Parliament in Scotland "you Mr. Sadleyr or some other," if safe-
conduct can be obtained ; as you have been forth a good season and would
be glad to see his Majesty you shall repair to him forthwith for that and
further instructions.
Draft, pp. 6. Endd. : " To my 1. of Suff. touching the Scottish herald
and the Patriarches man."
2 Jan. 3. WALTER DEVEREUX [LORD FERRERS] to JOHN SCUDAMORE.
Add. MS. « Cousin John Scudamore," I am informed that there is a com-
11,055, f. 117. miS8ion directed to you and others concerning matter between my chaplain,
the vicar of Bodenham, and James Leche for certain tithes. I desire you to
take the pains to sit upon it, that • the vicar may proceed in his affairs
according to custom and right, the rather through your "favourable
indifferency," and to speak to my friend W.armecombe to take the like
pains. Charteley manor, 2 Jan. 1548. Signed.
P. 1. Add.
8 Jan. 4. WOTTON to HENRY VIII.
B- 0- According to last instructions, sent shortly after the departure of
St. P., rx. 573. my ^or(j Q£ London and Mr. Bryan, would have required access to the
Emperor, but deferred (because the Emperor was sick) until Thursday,
20 Dec., when he applied to Granvelle, but could not get it until Sunday,
80 Dec. Declared Henry's request for 500 Spaniards to serve on the
Borders (letters thereof received, two days before, by Mr. Mewtes, from the
Council) and for the declaration of the Scots to be common enemies. The
Emperor said his Spaniards here were divided for the defence of Chasteau
en Cambresis and Luxembourg, and he could not spare so many. Wotton
said that to spare so few, among so many, could be no hindrance ; and that
Henry reckoned himself so sure of them that he had sent a gentleman to
conduct them to England. At this the Emperor paused, and said it would
be difficile, but he would think upon it ; and, declaring how feeble he was,
referred Wotton to Granvelle for answer in this and the other matters.
Describes interview on the 2nd inst. with Granvelle, who persisted, in
spite of Wotton's persuasions and argument that the siege of Luxemburg
was said to be now over, that the Emperor could not spare the 500
Spaniards now that he had licensed his other troops to go home ; but if
he had known the King's wish in time, he might have taken order so as to
spare them. As to the Scots, Granvelle said that my lord of London and
Brian had indeed spoken thereof and had answer that when the King pro-
claimed war against them the Emperor would do the like ; but there was no
war yet proclaimed and it was not reason that the Emperor should proclaim
it first. Wotton said it was notorious that Henry had war with the Scots,
for he had sent a puissant army into Scotland and they had invaded
England. "'Yea,' quod Granvelle, 'but that was before the treaty.'
' Mary,' quod I, ' there was never no peace made since, but yet daily, by
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land and by sea, invasions and courses made upon each other. And
though some, peradventure, that could be content to see a good way taken
betwixt us and the Scots, and would be glad to be the King my master's
friends, bo suffered to come into England, yet doth it not follow thereof
lint that they that be not of that mind be enemies and may not come into
England.' " Granvelle said these things did not appear to the Emperor,
but if the King would, by authentical writing, advertise the Emperor that
he had declared the Scots to be his enemies and forbidden them his
countries, the Emperor would do the same.
The Emperor yesterday left Brussels for Spires, by way of Luke or
Liege. Granvelle said that at Luke he would tell Wotton the way to be
taken thenceforth ; also that the French king was sending ambassadors to
the Diet, but they should not be received. Bruxelles, 8 Jan. 1548.
Pp. 8. Add. Sealed. Endd.
8 Jan. 5- CHABLEB V. to CHAPUYS.
R- 9- . The ambassador of England who was resident with the Queen his
Calendar s^s^Tt an^ now is come with him, last Sunday, spoke on three points, 1st,
vii. 8.] ' t° seQd his master 500 Spanish hacquebuttiers for whom commissioners
and conduct money were already sent; 2nd, to hold the Scots enemies and
forbid them commerce, and 3rd, touching the hundredth penny. To the
first, showed that the Spaniards were scattered about Luxemburg and
Cambresis where the common enemy was continually on the move and the
other men-of-war were dismissed, and also that to withdraw 500 hacque-
buttiers from the small number of the Spaniards would weaken them too
much. To the second he was answered, as Brian was, that if the King of
England declared himself at open war with the Scots, and began it and
interdicted commerce, the Emperor would act as agreed by the last treaty.
As to the third, charge had been left with the Queen to make a good con-
clusion. Although these answers, especially to the first two points, which
he most pressed, are reasonable, and Granvele has since repeated them, the
ambassador still seemed not satisfied, insisting that his master would think
it strange that he was denied the Spaniards of whom he had made sure and
for whom he had sent commissioners and money, and affirming that his
master was already at war with the Scots although Brian had been satisfied
with the answer and had said that his master was not out of hope of agree-
ment. Chapuys can satisfy the King as he shall see best upon these points.
The answer as regards the Spaniards is especially just, as their number is
small and many of them have this year been lost. Has despatched an
express into Spain for reinforcements, as Don Fernando knows. As to the
Scots, besides the text of the treaty, has a confederation cnmmvnifatirt with
them which he could not honorably break without the conditions aforesaid.
Left . Brussels yesterday and reckons to be in Liege on the eve of
Epiphany, where he will sojourn the day, and thence pass on by the way
that shall seem best and safest, having provided some number of horsemen
and footmen. This is all there is to write at present and Chapuys shall
communicate it to Don Fernando. Louvain, 3 Jan. 1543.
French. Modern transcript of the original minute at Vifnna, pp. 8.
4 Jan. 6. THE PRIVY COUNCIL to WOTTON.
R.O. The Viceroy of Sicily, who has been here to resolve upon this year's
it. p.. «. 576. jomj invasion of France, proposed also that the King should aid the
Emperor with two months' entertainment of 8,000 or 2,000 men to invade
by Dolphinie towards Lyons and that the King should contribute 10,000 cr.,
12,000 cr. or 15,000 cr. (and the Emperor as much) to keep the Swiss
from the French king for this year.
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6. THE PRIVY COUNCIL to WOTTON — con*.
As to the invasion the King appointed certain of his Council to conclude
with the Viceroy and the Ambassador, Chantonye being also present;
which was done, as appears by copy of the capitulation, sent herewith.0
As to the invasion upon Lyons side, it was answered that, although the
King's voyage into France would be very costly, and he had spent much
last year in wars, in the matters of Scotland and in maintaining his navy at
sea, and was not unlike to be this year at the charge of enforcing Scotland to
conformity, yet, he would give the Emperor a benevolence of 20,000 cr. if
the Emperor would send him, to serve against Scotland, 1,000 Spanish
harquebusiers (paying 600 of them for three months and leaving the rest
to Henry's charge) as a token to the world of their mutual affection. The
Viceroy had no commission to promise this condition, which awaits the
Emperor's decision. As to the Swiss, the King cannot condescend to the
contribution ; and thinks them " men of small service and little courage
when it cometh to the brunt," who will only be a burden to the enemy.
The Viceroy also moved the remission of the 2,000 horsemen and 2,000
footmen which the Emperor must furnish to the King in the common
invasion ; but was " shifted off" with the answer that this seemed rather a
device of the Ambassador, to show himself a good servant, for it was not
likely that the Emperor, having received sundry benefits of late, would
" grate any further upon " the King until he had shown some benevolence
in return. He agreed to move the Emperor that Mons. de Bure might
lead the said men, the King furnishing him with 2,000 footmen besides.
Wotton shall declare this to Mons. de Bure and enquire about the levying
of the said 2,000 men at the King's charges ; and shall also request the
Emperor or Granvelle for De Bure's leave to serve. For his instruction in
dealing with De Bure he shall receive herewith the transumpt of a covenant
made with Landburgh, an Almain colonel, for service with certain
footmen.f
Wotton must press for the proclamation of all Scots without the King's
safe-conduct to be common enemies, both because the treaty requires
this and delay might hinder this year's proceedings in France.
Also he must require the restraint of certain safe-conducts which are
said to have been granted to merchants of Antwerp to relieve the
French with herring and other victuals. The Emperor cannot have
been rightly informed when he granted their suit ; for, heretofore, when
Henry refused an abstinence during herring time the Emperor esteemed
that refusal as very necessary, and a dozen sail of each of their armies
upon the sea were appointed to restrain the Frenchmen from fishing.
The Viceroy on taking leave, in presence of the Ambassador, moved
certain of the Council for the release of Balthasar, the surgeon (who is
arrested upon accusation that he is against the King's supremacy), saying
that he was the Emperor's subject, born in Millan, and that if inquisition
were made of the opinions of English merchants in Flanders and Spain
towards the primacy of Rome they would be in great danger. And they
delivered a letter of credence from the Emperor to the King therein. It was
answered that, albeit Balthasar were a merchant sojourning here but for a
few months, the Emperor would allow that, whatsoever he thought in-
wardly, he should do nothing outwardly to disturb " that policy where he
abide th for the time "; and, considering that Balthasar has been, at his
own suit, naturalised and sworn to obey the laws of this realm, where he
has lived above 20 years, married an Englishwoman, etc., " being accused
as he is, and not brought in by inquisition to be a transgressor," he
• See Vol. XVIII. Pt. n. No. 526. f See Vol. XVIII. Pt. n. No. 480.
1.111.
4 Jan.
B.O.
85 HENRY VII F. 5
should, if convicted, be punished. And that we urn no inquisitions, M
they do in the Emperor's dominions, to search what strangers thin I
if we did, a great sort of tho merchant strangers here would be brought to
trouble.
l*raft, pp. 6. Endd. : » M. to Mr. Wootton, iiij«> of January 1548.
7. THE PRIVY COUNCIL to the VICBBOY of SICILY.
;ain Scots have lately taken many of the King's subjects on the
coast of Norfolk, ordering them to pay ransom at Cam f ere ; but the
governor of Camfere has arrested the said Scots as common enemies. Beg
him to signify to the Queen Regent the King's appreciation of the
governor's service in this ; and require that his subjects' goods may be
restored and that these and all other Scots arrested, not having the King's
safe-conduct, may be treated as common enemies ; which will be a benefit
both to the King and the Emperor, and an annoyance to their common
enemies.
Draft, French, j>. 1. Endd. : "The Counsail to the Visroy, iiii°
Januarii 1543."
5 Jan. 8. SUFFOLK, TUNSTALL and SADLER to the COUNCIL.
. *JJ ,MS< Have, according to the Council's letters of 1 Jan., despatched home
B M the Scottish herald° and the Patriarch's man with the answer prescribed.
Hamilton Enclose the letter from Arran to the King which the herald brought.
Other credence he says he had none, but to tell tho King that these
ambassadors should proceed more directly than the others did, who
" privately concluded certain things besides the general consent of their
Parliament." What these things were he could not tell. Conjecture that
he meant the laying of hostages, delivery of the young Queen at 10 years,
and renunciation of the league with France. Have informed the King's
friends in Scotland of the herald's message and the contents of the letter
he brought. Enclose letters which Suffolk received yesterday from Sir
George Douglas. His desire touching the assurance is satisfied until it
appear shortly how the game shall go. Sadler comes to the King with
diligence. Darneton, 5 Jan. 1543. Signed.
Pp. 2. Add. Sealed. Endd.
9. CHAPUYS to CHARLES V.
Nothing important has occurred since the Viceroy of Sicily left. This
King shows increasing care in preparing for the enterprise, and it is said
that he intends to make a still greater effort than he promised. Eight
days ago were arrested at Dover three ships with herring which Alex.
Antenory, Simon Pecory and others, with the Emperor's licence, are
sending to France. Having only heard of it this morning, does not yet
know how this King and his Council intend to act therein, but will
know to-morrow.
Sends his man for five months' pay and trusts that he will not be
detained there for six or seven months like the last. London, 6 Jan. 1
nfh. Modern transcript of the original at Vienna, p. 1.
Papers,
ii., No. 148.
6 Jan.
R.q.
[Spanish
Calendar,
MI. 4.]
10. EDMOND HARVEL to HENRY VIII.
Wrote on 4 Dec. Letters from Constantinople report the Turk's
6 Jan.
K 0.
St. P., ix. 581. arrival and sorrow for the death of his second son, for whom he and hia
Court mourned in black five days " contrary to the custom of the house of
»Bo bml i.
35 HENRY VIII.
1544.
7 Jan.
Hart. MS.
442. f. 195.
B. M.
Soc. of Antiq.
ProcL n. 129.
7 Jan.
B. 0.
[Spanish
Calendar,
vn. 5.]
7 Jan.
B.C.
[Spanish
Calendar,
vn.7.J
8 Jan.
B. o.
10. EDMOND HAKVEL to HENRY VIII. — cont.
Othoman." In Constantinople are 50 galleys, but no other war prepara-
tion ; and men think the Turk will not move this year. Barbarossa has
made a mosque in Tolon, and coins money. Guasto has withdrawn into
winter quarters, having destroyed Carignan because it could not be kept.
The French in Piedmont are reinforced with 5,000 Swiss and 300 French
horsemen ; and it is thought that they will engross their power in Italy,
either (with Barbarossa) to attempt Geane or to " reduce " the war out of
Picardy, and that the Bishop of Rome practices with the French king for
some state in Italy for his own house, as he has often done with the
Emperor. Cardinal Fernesi went to France lately for no light matters.
The French king has demanded absolution for his trespass in treating with
Henry in the past — ridiculous impudence, considering that he is an open
Turk and would gladly spend much to have Henry for his friend. Polin's
secretary, for killing of a man in France, is fled to Guasto and is likely to
reveal secrets concerning the Frenchmen and the Turks. Ferdinando's men
about Maran are reinforced. The Signory send horse and foot to Friuly
for suspicion of Ferdinando. Venice, 6 Jan. 1548.
Hoi., pp. 2. Add. Endd.
11. EXPORT OF VICTUALS.
Proclamation prohibiting the export of corn and victuals, inasmuch
as there "must be presently made furniture of beer, wheat, malt
oats, beans, butter and cheese " for such enterprises as shall be thought
requisite for defence of the King's subjects and annoyance of his ancient
enemies. Walden, 7 Jan. 35 Hen. VIII.
Modern copy, p. 1.
2. Another modern copy.
P. 1.
12. CHAPUYS to the QUEEN OF HUNGARY.
To the same effect as No. 9.
Fr. Modern note of the original at Vienna. Headed : 1544, Janvier 7.
13. CHAPUYS to GRANVELLE.
Commends the matter of his own payment, considering his pressing
necessity.
This King writes to his ambassador to answer the Emperor's letters
about the Milanese physician (medecin)* viz., that, being long resident here
and having taken out letters of naturalite and sworn to the statute here
passed,! he ought to be judged an Englishman; as if letters of naturalite
(which are only to grant privileges) could be taken as renouncing the true
naturalite and obligation to one's natural prince and to his Apostolic See.
The English basis of argument is of great and prejudicial consequence for
reasons which he has no leisure to write. London, 7 Jan. 1544.
French. Modern transcript from. Vienna, p. 1.
14. HENRY VIII. to CHARLKS V.
Has received his letter of 6 Dec., intimating a chapter general of his
Order of the Thoison d'Or to be held at Outreicht, 3 May next, &c. Will
• m this as appertains, and shortly send his determination ; but mean-
while sends this bearer back. Hamptoncourt, 8 Jan. 1548.
French. Broadsheet copy, p. 1. Endd.: The King's Majesty to the
Emperor, vij. (ric) Januarii 1548.
• Balthazar Guerci.
t The Act of Supremacy.
85 HENRY VIII. 7
1541.
8 Jan. 15. HENRY VIII. to ALBERT DUKB OF PRUSSIA.
u- °- That, both last year and now, the Duke has sent him falcons has
148 f 153 ) &'ven *"m Rreat pleasure, because he delights in falcons and is accustomed
sometimes by that kind of amusement to recreate his mind when wearied
with affairs. Where the Duke writes for favour to his subjects and ships
that come hither, they shall have it; but as to restoring the castle of
Brandenburg, the iniquity of the times (war raging with the Frenchman,
the Scot, the Turk) does not permit him to help his friends, for he seems
over burdened with his necessary expenses. Has agreed with the Emperor
that, in the beginning of next summer, each with the greatest army he can
make, they shall at the same time invade France, and the Duke can
estimate what an immense expense that will entail. As to the white oeprey
(nixux) of which the Duke writes, he delivered it to lady Anne of Cleves and
is surprised that she did not write of it. Thanks him for it. Hampton
Court, 8 Jan. 1543.
Lot. Modern transcript from Kimigsberg, pp. 2. Headed : Illustrissimo
Principi, Alberto Marchioni Brandenburgensi, in Prussia, Stetiniae,
Pomeraniaj, Cassubarum ac Sclavorum Duci, et amico nostro charissimo.
8 Jan. 16. LAYTON to HENRY VIII.
On 7 Jan. received the Council's letters dated Hampton Court,
St. P., «. 583. ^ j^j . an(^ Qext naomiug^ went; ^ ^e Regent, but she, being sick of a
flux, kept her chamber, and sent the President of the Council to him.
Spoke of the Scottish ships arrested at Camfere, and the President said it was
true and that the Englishmen's goods should be restored. Said they could
do no less than take the ships and the Scots' goods as lawful prize ; and that
Henry desired that they would not only so take these manifest enemies, but
also all others that should arrive in these Low Parts without his safe-
conduct. The President made no direct answer, but said Layton should
speak with the Queen. The President then said that a post coming from
the French Court, from Cardinal Fernesa with letters to the Nounce and
the ambassador of Ferrara, had been stayed in Arthois and sent with his
letters to the Queen this day, and the Queen would forthwith send then to
the Emperor ; also that the said Cardinal will shortly be here on his way
to the Emperor and coming, as his servants report, " to persuade peace."
The President also says that the Turks at Tolone spoil and beat down all
the churches thereabouts and remake them as temples and oratories, "and
therein doth their sacrifice " ; a sign that they mean to abide there. Will
write more when he has communed with the Queen, after the Viceroy's
arrival here. Brussels, 8 Jan., at night. Signed.
Pp. 2. Add. Endd : 1648.
9 Jan. 17. CHAPUYS to CHARLES V.
R. o. By last letters, of the 7th (tie) inst., reported the detention of
Calendar ^roe 8*"ps °* ^erring which had been driven into Dover, where two more,
vii *No *£] similarly laden, have since come ; the goods belonging to Alex. Antenory
and his fellows, and going, with Charles's safe-conduct, to Bordeaux.
Represented to the King's Council that such merchandise would not keep
and that it was better to get money or other merchandise for it from the
enemies than to let it perish. When told that the cost last year of pre-
venting the French from fishing was thrown away if herring was allowed to
be conveyed to them (? " qui leur lauroit porter les harancs " for " si on leur
laisseroit," Ac. ?), they were answered that there was a great differ-
ence ; for, permitting them to fish, their herrings would have
8 35 HENRY VIII.
1544.
17. CHAPUYS to CHARLES V. — cont.
cost them nothing, and their enemies (the allies) would not have
got money of it, as now, when they are compelled to pay through
the nose for them. Reminded them too, as to the quality of
the safe-conducts, that, whereas here were only merchants of the country
trading only with Flanders, Antwerp was full of merchants of all nations
for whom must be kept open some means of traffic. But all availed
nothing ; the Council were resolute to permit no merchandise to pass into
France or from thence into Flanders, as it was expressly contrary to the
treaty of amity. Of the herring they will take what is required for the
realm, at reasonable price, and the rest may return to Flanders ; pre-
supposing that it does not belong to Frenchmen, in which case both it and
the ships will be good prize. The King's Ambassador resident will inform
the Emperor more amply of this. London, 9 Jan. 1544.
Fr. Modern transcript of the original at Vienna, pp. 2.
9 Jan. 18. CHAPUYS to the QUEEN OF HUNGARY.
B. 0. Repeats the effect of his letter to the Emperor (No. 17).
Fr. Modern note of a MS. at Vienna. Headed: 1544, Janv. 9.
10 Jan. 19. NICHOLAS WENTWORTH to JOHN GATES.
B. O Intends next term (if Gates so advises, and he can get my lords of
Canterbury and Westminster to sit with my lord Chancellor) to require
them to determine his matter as the King has commanded. At Graf ton,
desired Mr. Deny's advice in a book which he then delivered, hearing
" that he is a sure friend to truth and a faithful setter forward thereof " ;
and, at Amptyll Cowrte, Deny said that Gates and he would peruse the book
and set it forth in articles, which, considering his attendance upon the King
and other business, is very much for him to do. Where Gates proposes to
cross out things in the book which are not meet to be set forward ; unless
the cavillations and sophistries used against him are made manifest the
truth will be hidden from the Lords, and, as to his complaint to the King
that the lord Bawdwaine bare the matter against him, he declared it so
openly in the Sterre Chamber that he expects Bawdwaine's enmity; " and
he or some of his favourers have already hit me so that I fear I shall never
clawe it off." Expects to win his principal matter, the disproof of Thos.
Clare's feoffrnent, " upon the declaring of the plaintiff's and Pomour's
own disproof of the said feoffment ; and th'onorable Lords must credit
me if they credit their decree," and must see that the plaintiff and Pomour
are guilty. They are now trying to persuade the Lords that the writer is
" wUlfull." Explains, at some length, that he expects to win his case if it
come before the lord Chancellor, of whom it is spoken " that the King's
Majesty is happy that he hath such a justicer " ; and means to lay aside the
"peakysshe" gentleness which has hitherto hindered him and, "with
an honest vehemency which mine adversaries do slanderously call wilful-
ness, inveigh against their falsehood, craft and bearing." Lylingstone,
10 Jan. 35 Hen. VIII. Signal.
Pp. 8. Add. : of the Privy Chamber. Endd.
10 Jan. 20. THE QUEEN OF HUNGARY to CHAPUYS.
Deferred writing whilst the Emperor was here, knowing that
^°J^^ Grantvelle kept him informed of occurrents ; but now that the Emperor
VII y j has left for Germany she will resume.
36 HENRY VIII. 9
1544.
He will have heard that Maitro Nicholas Woutton, who was ambassador
here, has been ordered to follow the Emperor, in lieu of the bp. of Lor,
At his first audience Wot ton wished certain Spanish arquebusiers sent to
England ; and the Emperor excused himself on the ground thai it would
entirely disfurmsh the Spaniards wintering hero, as the rest could not
serve without them. The ambassador seemed dissatisfied, lie afterwards
spoke of the centiesme upon merchandise which the English carry hence ; and
the Emperor remitted him to Grantvellc, to whom he has since made
similar lament. It was represented to him that be ought to be satisfied
that the English were exempted from the ccntierme for merchandise carried
into England — to grant more would lead to fraud, and the centi&m* was
only temporary, for war expenses, to resist the common enemy to the
advantage of the subjects of England, compared with whom the merchants
of England were of little importance. All that could be said, however,
failed to satisfy the ambassador, who persisted that the English generally
ought to be exempt, especially that the Act accorded to exempt the English
from the impost upon the merchandise which they carry into England
should be changed because it is only despatched by way of provision.0 He
was answered that he ought to be satisfied that nothing was demanded of
merchandise going into England, since the proclamation \ under which the
centifxme is levied did not speak of the English expressly, but was in general
terms; and, as to his saying that the English might hereafter be con-
strained to pay the centiesmt, the time to complain would be then, not now.
If the ambassador, who seems to proceed par grandt affection, writes of this
Chapuys will be able to make such representations as he thinks fit, to show
the King and Council the small importance of the affair to the English and
its great consequence to the Emperor, who thinks the ambassador's suit
unreasonable and meant rather to defraud him of the impost than for the
interest of the English merchants, who carry scarcely any goods hence
except to England.
As to his writing in his last that the English do not intend to observe
the safe-conducts of this country, especially of victuals, and demand resti-
tution of two French ships taken by those here in the isle of Gernuyse,
maintaining that the French may trade there as in neutral ground; cannot
reconcile their pretensions that they may grant neutrality for the said isle,
directly against the treaty, which binds the Emperor for its defence by name,
and that safe-conducts cannot be granted here to carry goods into France and
bring away others which are needed here. It is a small consideration that
the enemy ought to be hurt in every way, for we do not leave off doing our
worst against them because of the safe-conducts ; and the same reason
militates more strongly against the neutrality of Gernuyse, by which the
English trade with the enemy without restriction. That the poor mer-
chants may not be deceived, this point must be settled with the King's
Council; and if, finally, they will not allow the safe-conducts the English
ought, reciprocally, to have no trade with the French nor give any safe-
conducts as it is said they do ; and to stop all trade would do more hurt to
these countries than to the French, especially now when wines cannot be
had in Germany. Safe-conduct was granted to take herrings, a kind of
merchandise that cannot be long kept, into France and get wines from
thence, without which the armies to be made next season will be hindered.
As to the two French ships taken in Garnuyse their captors disguise the
capture otherwise than the captain of the isle reported to the King's
Council ; for they say that they fell in with the enemies at sea, one of them
having 21 good pieces of artillery, a trumpet and 60 men, and after a
cannonade the French ships fled into the port of Garnuyae, where ther
were taken ; but many of the men escaped into the island ; and forthwith
•Vol.XVUI. Pli.Na. T t lb. No. 357.
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20. THE QUEEN OF HUNGABY to CHAPUYS — cont.
the captain of Garnuyse fired upon the Flemish ships as if they had been
enemies, and because the English gunners did not shoot to his liking he let
the Frenchmen who had escaped shoot, so that the Flemings were con-
strained to escape with their prey. The French ships were laden for
Barberie, as appears by their charter parties, and not for Garnuyse, as the
merchandise itself shows, being principally linen. The neutrality of the
isle (it it were neutral) was not contravened ; but the captain of the isle
contravened neutrality by favouring the enemy against his master's allies.
Those who took the prize suspect that he did it to save the Frenchmen's
goods and get a pot of wine. The Frenchmen brought away with the ships
confess that it is a prize, which they would not do if they wished to avail
themselves of the neutrality of Garnuyse. That neutrality has never been
intimated (tinsinue for intimee ?) here, as required for its observance ; and
seafaring men report that it would be too prejudiciable, because at the said
isle merchants of England and France would deal together as if there were
no war, contrary to the treaty.
The dean of York, now the King's ambassador here, has required her to
detain certain Scottish ships at La Verre as having robbed some English
ship at sea. Granted this. He afterwards required her to declare that
the Scots, as the King's enemies, could no longer trade here. Made no
reply, pending the Emperor's answer to the ambassador with him, who has
made like instance. Meanwhile Chapuys will do well to advertise her if
there is open war between England and Scotland, which the Scots deny.
Also, if we declare against Scotland, reason would that the King shall
declare against the Duke of Holstein and forbid trade with his countries.
In this also desires his advice before giving an absolute answer.
Cardinal Ferneze, legate and nephew of our Holy Father, who left Rome
about the end of November, having come by way of France, arrived
yesterday on these frontiers and has sent servants who give out that he is
going to the Emperor to declare his charge as he has done to the King of
France, viz. to treat of peace. Does not know if he will pass by her. If
he does, will advertise Chapuys of his propoz ; and the King may be sure
that nothing will be treated without his intervention, as the Emperor
intends to observe the treaty inviolably.
Fr. Modern transcript of the original draft at Vienna, pp. 6.
Headed : 10 Jan. 1544.
12 Jan. 21. IRELAND.
B. 0. Exemplification of the licence, dated Walden, 12 Oct. 35 Hen. VIII.,
to Sir Ant. Sentleger, the King's deputy of Ireland, to repair to the King,
and appointment of Wm. Brabazon, vice-treasurer of Ireland, to be
Justice there during the Deputy's absence. Dublin, 12 Jan. 35 Hen. VIII.
Copy, p. 1.
12 Jan. 22. SUBSIDY OF WOOL.
R °« Note of three receipts of custom and subsidy of wool shipped at
London by John Baptista Morysyn and others and by Jas. Fuscaryne and
others, 80 May 85 Hen. VIII. ; and by John Baptista Morysyn, 12 Jan.
85 Hen. VIII.
Small paper, p. 1.
18 Jan. 23. JANE WENTWORTH to JOHN GATES.
These shall be " to desire you that in the mean time, while William
Keper depart^ fro Mariborne Place, I may have a room there and stabling
for my horse"; for, albeit one of his household died of the sickness, the x
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13 Jan.
B. o.
St. P., v.
355.
danger is now past. If he remove at Lady Day I will discharge his half
year's rent ; and, if he have respite till Michaelmas, I doubt not but
then, at furthest, by your procurement, to be sole tenant to good Mr.
Denny. I will send Mr. Denny a man for the King ; and if the King go to
Calese, as, they say, he intends, my son, your servant, shall attend upon
you, and I and my husband will provide for him. Lilingstone Lovell,
18 Jan. 35 Hen. VIII. Signed.
P. 1. Add. : of the Privy Chamber.
24. PARTIES IN SCOTLAND.
Agreement concluded in the Rood chapel of Grenesyde beside
Edinburgh, 13 Jan. 1543, between Robt. bp. of Orknay, Walter lord of
St. Johne, Sir John Campbell of Calder, Sir Walter Scot of Branxhame,
John Hammeltoun of Samelstoun, Mark Ker of Dolphintoun and
Alex. Hwme of Manderstoun, commissioners for the lord Governor of
Scotland and noblemen with him in Edinburgh, on the one part ; and
Gilbert earl of Cassillis, Win. earl of Glencarne, Hew Campbell of Lowdoun,
James Dowglas of Drumlanrig and Sir James Sandelandes of Calder, commis-
sioners for Archibald earl of Angus, Matthew earl of Levenax and for them-
selves and all other their complices, on the other part, appointed to
commune for taking away all occasion of division and rebellion and
making perfect unity for the " trew and manlie resistence of our auld
innemes of Ingland."
That Angus, Levenax, Cassillis and Glencarn, for themselves and
their complices, shall be true to the Queen, and shall assist the Governor
in defence of the realm and of Haly Kirk. In return, they
shall be received with favour by the Governor and his party, and
the Governor will, in the Queen's name, discharge "the pretended
summons of treason " against George Dowglas, Angus's brother, and
pardon all faults hitherto ; " and to seclude and tak awey all maner of
suspitioun and occasioun yerof at ye saidis erlis and yair complices and
part takkeris may have wl Ingland in hurt and prejudice of ye realme and
crown of Scotland," Angus and others shall find sufficient security to the
Governor, by the advice and ordinance of James earl of Murray, Archibald
earl of Ergile, Robt. bp. of Orknay, Walter lord of Sainct Johne, Sir John
Campbell of Calder and Hew Campbell of Lowdoun, who shall make this
, ordinance by to-morrow at 10 a.m. and shall also compose all disputes on
either side within two days, having power further to prorogue things in
which they are not then thoroughly " awysit." The Governor's commis-
sioners having a special power of my lord Cardinal, and the commissioners
of the Earls a special mandate to agree all quarrels before this date, ordain
that all shall be agreed by Murray, Argyle and the four above named ; who
shall convene in Edinburgh in Murray's lodging on Thursday next at
9 a.m. and decide therein within three days. This decree is to be inserted
"in ye bukis of Counsell and to have ye strenthe of ane decrete of ye lordes
of Counsell." Subscribed the year and day above written, before Hew
Kennedy of Gyrvane Manis, Andro Augnew sheriff of Galloway and Maiater
Peter Galbrath, " notar. publici, with others divers."
Copy, pp. 2.
14 Jan. 25. PARLIAMENT.
Parliament In the Parliament held, by prorogation, at Westminster, 14 Jnn.
J*°\, 85 Henry VIII., were passed the following "actes publike,"0 viz. concern-
85 Hen. VIII. •
R.O.
* The number of each original act a* preserved in the Parliament Office, U indicated bj
the letters "o. n."
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35 HENRY VIII.
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Statutes at
Large.
Parliament
Office MSB.
2 5 . PABLIA.MENT — cont .
1. [Cap. i., o. n. 1.] The King's succession.
2. [Cap. ii., o. n. 2.] Treasons committed outside the King's dominions.
8. [Cap. iv., o. n. 4.] Repair of decayed houses in Shrewsbury,
Chester, Ludlow, Haverford West, Pembroke, Tenby, Carmarthen, Mont-
gomery, Cardiff, Swansea, Cowbridge, New Radnor, Presteign, Brecknock,
Monmouth, Maldon in Essex, Abergavenny, Usk, Caerleon, Newport in
Monmouthshire, Lancaster, Preston, Liverpool and Wigan.
4. [Cap. vi., o. n. 6.] Jurors.
5. [Cap. vii., o. n. 7.] Salt fish and stock fish.
6. [Cap. viii., o. n. 8.] Coopers.
7. [Cap. xi., o. n. 11.] Payment of members of Parliament from
Wales and Monmouthshire.
8. [Cap. xiv., o. n. 14.]
of less yearly value than 40s.
9. [Cap. xvii., o. n. 17.]
Tenure of lands purchased from the Crown
Preservation of woods.
The above are all printed in the Statutes of the Realm together with
the following: —
II. Acts not entered on the Parliament Roll.
Cap. iii. [o. n. 8.] The King's style.
Cap. v. [o. n. 5.] Proceedings under the Six Articles.
Cap. ix. [o. n. 9.] Commission to Sir Edm. Walsingham, Sir
Arthur Darcy, Sir Ric. Gresham, Sir Wm. Roche, Sir Rol. Hill, Robt.
Hennage, Hen. Whitereason, Ric. Harryyoung, Ric. Gervays, Nic. Wilforde
and John Sturgeon to apportion St. Katharine's Marsh alias Wapping
Marsh, Midd., which was inned by Cornelius Wanderdelf, between the
representatives of Ric. Hill and of the Duke of Norfolk, the late lord
Wyndsore, the abbots of Waltham and Stratford, now deceased, and Sir
John Dauntesey, the partition authorised by Stat. 27 Hen. VIII., cap. 35,
not having been carried out.
Cap. x. [o. n. 10.] Water supply of London.
Cap. xii. [o. n. 12.] Remission of the loan.
Cap. xiii. [o. n. 18.] The town of Walsingham.
Cap. xv. [o. n. 15.] Paving of streets and lanes in Cambridge.
Cap. xvi. [o. n. 16.] Examination of the Canon Law.
Cap. xviii. [o. n. 18.] General pardon for offences committed before
14 Jan. 35 Hen. VIII., with a long list of exceptions, including the
exception of all persons imprisoned between 14 Jan. and 17 March for
heresy or high treason.
III. Acts not on the Parliament Roll and not printed in the Statutes
at large.
Cap. xix. [o. n. 19.] Exchange between the King and Thos. Bonham
and Frances his wife ; the King to have the Bonham's manor and ad-
vowson of the church of Peldon, Essex, and the Bonhams the manor of
Boyvylles alias Boyvyldes in Ardeley, Essex, and the moiety of the manor
and church of Much Stanwey. Preamble states that the King " this winter
last past hath had divers and many of his ships royal lying and remaining
in his haven and water called Colne in the said county of Essex " which
is more meet for them than any place heretofore found ; and therefore he
intends to have much of his navy remain there in future, and the manor of
Peldon, lying thereby, is convenient for him.
Cap. xx. [o. n. 20.] Confirmation of the Queen's jointure as granted
by letters patent.
Cap. xxi. [o. n. 21.] Confirmation of the terms of an indenture, of
24 Feb. 85 Hen. VIII., by which William Wollascott sold to the King his
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manor of Dalehall and lands in the parish of Lawford, Essex, and the King
sold to him the manor of Shalforde, Berks, which belonged to St. John's
of Jerusalem.and other lands specified in Berkshire.
Cap. xxii. [o. n. 22.] Confirmation of a bargain by which Thos. duke
of Norfolk, Henry earl of Surrey, his heir apparent, and Lady Frances,
wife of the said earl, have sold to the Crown the manor of Walton with
Trymley and the manor of Faltenham and the rectory of Walton and
Fillistowe, Suff., and all the Duke's lands in co. Suffolk which were parcel
of possessions of Fillistowe priory, in exchange for the manors of Gaywoode,
and Thorpe, Norf., which belonged to the bpric. of Norwich, and the
manor, castle and chace of Rysyng, Norf.
Cap. xxiii. [o. n. 28.] Partition of certain lands made at the suit of
Ant. Denny of the Privy Chamber, who was in communication for an
exchange with Robt. Dacres, the King's servant, dec., of all Dacres' lands
in Westmersey, Petehall and Fyngryngo, Essex ; and Dacres, also, by will,
devised that Ant. Denny should sell, for payment of his debts, marriage of
his daughters and the daughters of Thos. Denny, whose executor he was,
the manors of Lathbury, Bucks, and Kempstone, Beds, and all lands of the
inheritance of John Denny in these places, and the manor of Barford,
Ntht., and a house at Bednolde Grene, Midd., and all lands there holden of
the bp. of London by copy of court roll. The King shall now take the
manors of Westmersie, Petehall and Fryngryngo, and Denny shall have the
manor of Perkebury, Herts, which belonged to St. Albans and certain lands
in and about St. Albans, George Dacres, s. and h. of the said Robt., shall
have the manors of Mote in Chesthunt parish, Herts, Apperfeld, Kent, and
Tyncottes in Trompyngton, Camb., parcel of the inheritance of the said
John Denny, s. and h. of the said Thos. Denny, the manors of St. Gyles,
Herts, and Longe Ichyngton, Warw., rectory of Chesthunt, Herts, parcel
of the inheritance of the said Anthony Denny, etc., etc.
Cap. xxiv. [o. n. 24.] Confirmation of an award made by the King's
learned Council at the request of Wm. lord Dacre and Graystok, and
Leonard, George and Edward his sons, Robt. Roos, cousin and one of the
heirs of Sir James Strangwysshe, the younger, dec. (viz. s. and h. of Robt.
Roos and Mary his wife, one of the ds. of Sir Jas. Strangwysshe, the elder,
dec., father of the said Sir Jas. S., the younger) and Sir Wm. Malyvorie
and Dame Johanna his wife, another daughter of Sir Jas. S., the elder.
The parties made suit to the King to take the castle and manor of
Wharleton and manor of Brighton, Yorks., a yearly rent of "201. out of the
Exchequer at Westminster payable to the ancestors of Sir Jas. S., and the
reversion of Grenehawe manor, Yorks., in tenure of Dame Eliz.
Strangwysshe, late wife of the said Sir Jas. S., the younger, for life — all
which were parcel of the inheritance of the said Sir J. S. the younger —
and to make this award, which was done by a writing quadripartite, dated
16 June 85 Hen. VIII., between (1) the King, (2) lord Dacre and his
sons, (8) Robt. Roosse and (4) Sir Wm. Malyvorie and his wife ; awarding
as follows : — To the Dacres the manors of Westharesley, Estharesley,
Assolbye, North Hallerton, Elyngthorp, Stapleton and Stroton, Yorks. and
co. city of York, of Hey ton Strangwysshe, Lane., and of Barnoldby alia*
Barnaldby, Line., and the reversion of certain lands (specified) which
Dame Eliz. S., widow, holds for life, worth 80/. yearly ; the King giving
certain annuities out of Wharleton to persons named. To Malyvorie and
his wife the manor of Ekyngton, Derb., with advowson of the church.
And to Roos the manors of Upsall, Oversylton with Kypwyke, Burton
Constable, Honton, Garreston, Hunthanke, Clyffeton, Mountgrace, Hutton
Dale and Notton, Yorks. and co. city of York, the manor of Whatton
with the moiety of the forest of Chevyott, Nthld., the advowson of the
church of Herboroghe and Great Bowdon, Leic ; and the reversion of the
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Lansd. MS.
515, f. 59.
B. M.
Ib. 68.
Lamb, MS.
1,107, f. 76.
Burnet.
IV. 520.
Cranmer's
Works, 68.
14 Jan.
R. 0.
14 Jan.
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25. PARLIAMENT — cont.
manors of Aunderby with Wharleby, Morton Grange, Potto, Hunmanby,
and Halykell, Yorks., and of the manors of Hadston, Lowyke and Woller,
Nthld., assigned to the said Dame Eliz. S. for life. Any further difficulties
to be settled by Lord Chancellor Audeley and Sir Wm. Poulet, lord Seynt
John, lord Chamberlain of the Household and master of the Wards.
Cap. xxv. [o. n., of 84 and 35 H. VIII., 47.] Confirmation to
Edward earl of Hertford, of the prebend of Westbedwyn and Estebedwyn
in Salisbury cathedral and the parsonages of these places, and
all lands in Westebedwyn, Estbedwyn, Grete Bedwyn, Lytle Bedwyn,
Estgrafton, Westgrafton, Wexcombe, Martyn, Crofton, Wollfhall, Wylton,
Chysbury, Tymbryge, Pittall, Knoyle, Hardeyne, Fitzwaren and Noyes
Ferme, Wilts, parcel of the said prebends and parsonages, and also the
patronage of the parish church of Uffculme, Devon, and of the free chapel
in Alton, Wilts.
26. PARLIAMENT.
Act for remission of the loan, 85 Hen. VIII., Cap. 12.
Modern copy, pp. 6.
2. Another modern copy.
Pp. 6.
27. THE CANON LAW.
A collection of passages out of the Canon Law, made by Cranmer,
bearing especially on the pretensions of the Bishop of Rome.
28. DEPUTY AND COUNCIL OF IRELAND to HENRY VIII.
David Button, a gentleman of Kildare county, ever since Thomas
FitzGeralde's rebellion, has done more in " discryving and serchyng out "
of treasons and keeping men of war for defence of those parts than any
other of his degree. Although a younger brother, he is of honest
" behaviour" ; and for experience and wisdom has not his like in those parts.
Beg that he may be admitted to the King's general council here ; and, for
his entertainment, his suit is that the King would sell him the commandry
of St. John's called Tully, of which he has the lease under the survey, or
else that he may have a state of freehold in it to him and his heirs for
such service and rent as the King shall think meet. Dublin, 14 Jan.
85 Hen. VIII. Signed: Antony Sentleger: John Alen : James Ormd and
Oss. : S. J. of Gormanston : Gerald Aylmer, justice : George Dublin. :
Thomas Lutrell: Will'm Brabazon : Edwarde Miden. : James Bathe,
baron: Thomas Cusake, Mr. Rot'lorum: Thorn's Houth, justice: John
Travers: Edwarde Basnet, dean.
P. 1. Add. Endd.
29. THE SAME to THE SAME.
Although loth to trouble his Highness with private suits, can do no
less than signify that John Travers, whom the King has licensed to visit
him, has been here most honest and diligent ; and has also " taken upon
his charge the chief garrisons and rule of Leynster, and that in the
strongest, wildest and most barren places of the same, and furthest from
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the succour and aid of your Grace's subjects ; which plott, yet, he hath so
well governed and brought to such a frame as (if it shall stand with your
pleasure to proceed to the total reformation of that corner) we count it half
won already." Beg that, if appointed to continue to serve in this realm, he
may be established with some living for the relief of himself, his wife and
children. Dublin, 14 Jan. 35 Henry VIII. Siyn«l by 8t. Leger, Alen,
Ormond, Dublin, Meath, Gormanston, "P. of Trymleteaton," Lutrell,
1 lathe, Cusake, Houth and Basnet.
/'.I. Add.
14 Jan. 30. PABTIES IN SCOTLAND.
R. O. Decree, made at Edinburgh, 14 Jan. 1548, by James earl of Murra,
P., v. 3o7. Archibald earl of Ergile, Robt. bp. of Orknay, Walter lord of Sanct
Johns, Sir John Campell of Calder and Hew Campbell of Lowdoun,
"juges be submissioun " (in pursuance of the agreement made by com-
missioners named, at Greneeyde, 18 Jan. 1548, for finding security to the
lord Governor), that Angus shall enter his brother George or else deliver
his castle of Tamtalloun to the Governor's keeping, the said George shall
deliver his son James Dowglas master of Mortoun, Cassillis shall deliver
his brother Mr. Thomas Kennedy, Glencarne his eldest son Alex. Cunyng-
ame master of Glencarne, John Charteris of Enthilgurdy shall find a
sufficient pledge or enter himself ; Levenax shall be bound to obey the
Queen's authority on pain of 10,0002. or else remain accusable of his past
insurrections, and likewise Hew Campbell of Lowdoun, James Dowglas of
Drumlanerig, Wm. Murray of Tulibardin, George Buchquhannan of that
ilk, John Culquhone of Luce and James Sandelandes of Caldour, k f nychtis]
shall be bound in 5,000 marks ; Wm. Cokburn of Langtoun, and the lairds
of Weddirburne and Blacater shall find sufficient pledges or enter them-
selves. Pledges to be entered by to-morrow at 12 o'clock ; and the princi-
pals to come to Edinburgh to-day, by two p.m., to remain until their
pledges be entered. This decree to be inserted in the books of the Council.
Made before these witnesses -- (not given).
Copy, p. 1. Kndd.: Th'agreement at Edinburgh between the Scottish
lords.
14 Jan. 31. LAYTON to HENRY VIII.
R« O. On 12 Jan. Cardinal Fernesa came to Brussels, to the Regent in post,
St. P., a. 584 an(j departed the same day towards the Emperor. Next day the Regent sent
for Layton and told him how the Cardinal had declared the " commodity "
of peace and that his master, the Bishop of Rome, sent him to move the
French king to it ; who was at first stiff, but, after Fernesa had laid all the
blame of the war upon him, "he was thereunto very inclining." Finally
Fernesa delivered her a brief and, as she referred him wholly to the Emperor,
departed, " saying that he would come by her again." Her sister the
French Queen sent her "a sacar, with other hawks and tokens," and a
letter earnestly desiring her to move the Emperor to peace, and to certify
whether she thought the Emperor would incline thereto. The Regent says
that the French king practises all ways for peace, and that ransomed
prisoners coming from France say that the King, Dolphin, and all the sort
of them, desire it, and that the King " is in great fear."
Moved her for the Scots at Camfere, and she said that, unless they could
show better cause than they did, they should be taken for common enemies,
asking whether war was proclaimed betwixt the Scots and us. Layton
answered he was not sure. As to the preparation for war, she would gladly
know what her good brother of England would require and she would do
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31. LAYTON to HENRY VIII — cont.
what she could. She saw that she must furnish both the Emperor's army
and his, also victuals and carriage for his. The Viceroy is not yet come,
but has been at Andwarpe four or five days. Bruxelles, 14 Jan.
Hoi., pp. 8. Add. Endd. : 1543.
14 Jan. 32. CHARLES V. to CHAPUYS.
R- O. Wrote last, from Louvain, the language held to him and Granvelle
^ by the English Ambassador and the answers made, especially upon his
vii. 14.]' instance to have the Emperor declare against Scotland and forbid trade in
the Low Countries. The Queen of Hungary has since written how the
English Ambassador with her has anew made instance to her, saying that
he was certain that there was open war between his King and Scotland. If
so the Emperor must be guided by last treaty, and thinks that if he makes
the said declaration the King ought to declare against the duke of Holstein,
occupying the kingdom of Denmark, who is the Emperor's enemy and the
confederate of France, and has openly defied the Emperor and declared
war. Chapuys is to maintain this and advertise the answer.
Nothing has occurred since his last. Expects Don Fernande de Gonzaga
daily. Leaves this to-morrow and makes diligence towards Spires.
Colongne, 14 Jan. 1543.
P.S. — Chapuys may advertise the King that the king of France has
sent to Scotland and Ireland to traverse his affairs. Has heard also from
Italy that the King of France, like a good Catholic, asks absolution of the
Pope for having treated with that schismatic and heretic of England. As
he becomes so conscientious it is likely that within few years he will con-
fess, and do penance for, his alliance and practices with the Turk.
Fr. Modern transcript of the original draft at Vienna, pp. 2.
15 Jan. 33. SIB GEORGE DOUGLAS to SUFFOLK.
Received his letters at Leith, 11 Jan., dated at Darntoun "the
*er<*e" °* tflis month, with copies of Arran's writing to the King and the
answer, and a letter from lady Margaret Douglas to her father. Has been
in Striveling, " furthering forward from thence " Angus, Levenax,
Glencarn and Cassillis, and came to Leith on the 10th inst. at night.
Remained there from the Thursday to the night of Monday, 14 Jan.,
every day offering battle in the fields within half a mile of Edinburgh ;
but could not assault the town, because those within were better provided
with artillery and more in number. Master Maxwell came with Angus to
Striveling, and spake with his father in the castle, and then passed over
with all their folk to the Governor and Cardinal. None of the Northland
men, as the earl Marschell, lords Ogilvy, Glammys and lord Gray's friends,
joined them, except John Charters ; and divers of them, notwithstanding
their promise, came to the Governor. Part of the great men with them,
being discouraged, privately made appointment with the Governor; and
then, to save themselves, the writer's party had to do the like, for their
adversaries outnumbered them by 10 to 1. The appointment is " that we
all that was principals should refuse th'opinion of England and to take a
plain part in defence of Scotland, and that we should enter pledges for the
performing of the premises." The pledges required were, for Angus and
me, Temptallon castle and my two sons ; but I have entered myself instead,
for otherwise they would have put my sons to death and us out of the
realm ; and I trust shortly to get to liberty again. I beg you to be good to
my friends in the Mers, named in my book. I dare not keep assurance
Add. MS.
B M2 29'
Hamilton
Papers,
n., No. 149.
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with you now, but I trust to make them all serve the King if God send
mo liberty, (ilencarne has given his son and heir in pledge, Caasillia bin
brother, und Leveuax shall give his brother and a bond of 10,0001. Their
yours more surely than ever ; and our perils and charges have
been the more because fortune has not favour, d u- ; hit • ( nxl i* above all
and as He will it must be, but if it be His pleasure that I got liberty I shall
make the King's Majesty to have mo friends within this realm nor ever
he had." The King should haste his army forward as soon as time of
year will serve, and he will then find friends that dare not now show
themselves. Begs Suffolk not to write to him, for if the letters were taken
it would cost him his life. Will shortly write where letters may be surely
sent. Will live and die the King's servant. Repeats his petition for his
friends in the Mers, who will not invade England, although he dare not
command them while in prison. Begs to be commended to good Sir Ralph
Saidlyer. Edinburgh, 15 Jan. 1548. Signed.
. — In case the Governor or Cardinal make him write, gives a token
(outline of a. lieart) which will show when his letters are to be trusted.
/'/•• 8. Add. Kn.ld.
16 Jan. 34. BISHOPRIC OF WORCESTER.
See GRANTS in JANUARY, No. 19.
16 Jan. 35. WILLIAM BABTHORPB to MR. LENTALL, Auditor of the
attainted lands in Yorkshire.
B- ° Requests him to ask Sir Ric. Suthewell and Sir Thos. Moyle to
order the delivery of the evidences pertaining to the manor or grange of
Flotmanbye, late belonging to the attainted monastery of Bridlington,
which Babthorpe has purchased0 of the King. The evidences are in the
keeping of my lord President, at Watton. Suggests that the Surveyors
should appoint Thos. Wentworth and Marmaduke Falkes to make the
search. Asks him to send the counterpayne of the dimission of the farm
of Flotmanbye mode by the prior of Bridlyngton to Charles Butre, or else ft
copy of the enrolment. Newcastle upon Tyne, 16 Jan.
Hol.,p.l. Add.
16 Jan. 36. DEPUTY and COUNCIL OF IRELAND to HENRY VIII.
R- °- Heretofore petitioned him to write to the French king for redress
to bearer, Walter Pyparde, farmer of the late house of St. Mary beside
Dublin, who was robbed at sea by BretonS, in time of peace, of merchandise
to the amount of 1,2501. si. After six years in plea, he obtained sentence
against his adversaries, received 1001. in part payiueut and was
appointed to have the rest by a certain day, the rather at the contemplation
of Henry's " said letters " ; but his factor was meanwhile, " upon certain
untrue suggestions of heresy, laid in prison." On his deb* very the factor
was again in these last wars apprehended and remains in sharp prison.
The writers, having (as commanded) appointed to the earl of Desmond, for
his repair to Parliaments and Councils, part of the manse and demesnes of
St. Mary Abbey, whereby bearer at the expiring of his terra therein must
resort to another farm which he has on the borders of the Irishry (where
he will be at great charges for defence and for entertainment of the
mfyners" resorting thither), beg that he may have son; for
transporting grain or leather out of England and some further estate in
•See Vol. XVIII. Pt-Jn. No. 107(67)
21715
18
35 HENRY VIII.
1544.
16 Jan.
R. 0.
36. DEPUTY and COUNCIL OF IRELAND to HENRY VIII. — cont.
his said farm upon the Borders. Kilmaynau, 16 Jan. 35 Henry VIII.
Signal by St. Leger, Alen, Onnond, George abp. of Dublin, Edward bp. of
Meath, Aylmer, Brabazon, Lutrell, Bathe and Cusake.
Pp. 2. Add. Endd.
37. DEPUTY and COUNCIL OF IRELAND to HENRY VIII.
At the Deputy's coming hither, the King admitted Mr. Basenet,
dean of St. Patrikes by Dublin, to be one of the Council here, who has since
served diligently without fee or reward and does not intend "to be a
craver for his service " ; but, having two brethren here serving in the wars,
he begs the King to give them two parcels of land in the marches of Leynster,
amongst the Byrnes, valued at 57s. Qd. yearly by the survey, or else to let him
purchase the same or have it in fee. Dublin, 16 Jan. 86 Hen. VIII.
Signed by St. Leger, Alen, Ormond, the bps. of Dublin and Meath, J. of
Gormanston, P. of Trymleteston, Brabazon, Travers, Aylmer, Lutrell,
Bathe, Cusake and Houth.
P. 1. Add. Endd.
17 Jan. 38. CHAPUYS to GRANVELLE.
B. o.
[Spanish
Calendar,
vn. 10.]
The messenger being in a hurry, this is only to advertise receipt of
Granvelle's letters by Don Loys de Avilla, who arrived here yesterday late.
Conferred together and decided that he ought to visit the King, which he
has done this after dinner, and was very welcome both to the King, the
Queen and the Princess. Has only time to write that Don Loys's coming
has been to the increase of this King's affection to the Emperor and the
effect of the coming enterprise. Has received the Emperor's letters of the
3rd inst. concerning the three points proposed by this King's ambassador.
This King and his Council seem satisfied with the Emperor's excuses, at
least they show no resentment. Perhaps they hope that Don Fernando
will obtain their requests. Until they have other news, will not broach the
matter ; but told Don Loys what to say in case the King had mentioned it.
Regrets that he could be of no service to Don Loys. London, 17 Jan.
1544.
Fr. Modern transcript of the original at Vienna, p. I.
18 Jan. 39. CHAPUYS to the PRINCE OF SPAIN.
Add. MS. Wrote by Don Alonso Manriquez. The Emperor has since sent
3>5B3>M 297" Cither ^on Fernando de Gonzaga with power, in which the writer was also
[Spanish named, to treat and conclude for the enterprise of next summer ; and it has
Calendar, been concluded that the Emperor and King shall be in person, with their
vn. 12.] armies, in the realm of France by 20 June next, going, the Emperor by
Champaigne and the King by Picardy, towards Paris. Although the first
treaty of amity capitulated that they should enter only with 20,000 foot
and 5,000 horse, it is now capitulated that each army shall be of 35,000 foot
and 7,000 horse, 60 pieces of artillery, 4,000 gastadores and 100 boats
(barquetes) to make bridges. The King makes all haste to fulfil this, if not
hindered by affairs of Scotland which do not go very prosperously for him.
The earl of Lennox (Conde Linos), whom he expected to turn against
France and take his part, has changed purpose, because the French have at
last kept their promise to him and also made him great offers (grandes
partidot). To secure the Scottish frontier when he is out of the realm or in
35 HENRY VIII.
France, the King asks the Emperor for some Spanish arquebuaiers and in
recompense has agreed to contribute 20,000 ducats for the enterprise which
the Duke of Savoy and Marquis del Gasto might make, while the King of
France is occupied against their armies, advancing upon Lyons by way of
Dauphine and Savoy. Don Luis d* Avila, the bearer, will tell the rest.
Spanish, pp. 8. Modern copy from Simancat, headed : Copia descifrada de
la curta del Embaxador de Ynglaterra a su Alteza, de xviii de Enero de
1544.
18 Jan.
Spanish
Calendar,
vii. 13.
18 Jan.
Add. MS.
f. -231.
B. M.
Hamilton
Papers,
n.t No. 150.
R. 0.
40- CHAPUYS to Covos.
To the same effect. London, 18 Jan. 1544.
41. SUFFOLK and TUNSTALL to the COUNCIL.
Enclose a letter of Wharton's and a letter of Alex. Pringle's for-
warded by the captain of Norham. Pringle's letter "unciphereth all the
feigned King's friends, if it be true, as we fear it to be," for hitherto his
advertisements have been true. Angus and Sir George Douglas have not
sent for their month's wages, "which we think their consciences will
not suffer them to do " ; and we have no word from any of them since they
set forward. Suffolk has sent for the three deputy wardens with whom to
devise two great raids, in West and East, if weather serve. In these raids
neither the Douglas and his friends nor the Maxwell and his shall be for-
gotten. Enclose the declaration of Mr. Uvedale's account, showing what
remains. Suffolk has stayed the payment of the wages of Angus and
Douglas and Robert Maxwell, and the 1001. yet undelivered to the sheriff of
Ayr, until he is advertised of the demand of the same. Darnton, 18 Jan.
Signed.
Pp. 2. Add. Endd. : 1543.
2. Declaration made by estimation of John Uvedale, treasurer appointed
for payment of my lord Lieutenant and his retinue of 100 men, the earl of
Angwishe and George Douglas and all others the garrisons and watchmen
on the Borders.
Showing that, at his declaration sent to the lord Lieutenant on 15 Dec.
last, he had (including 107J. 8*. 8d. in refuse gold and 166/. 18*. 4</. in two
bills of prests to the earl of Rutelande and Sir Robt. Bowes) 1,0581. 19*.
8$rf.; and received, on 11 Jan., at Darnetone, from Thos. Gefferey, 8,0001.
Whereof :—
Paid to my lord Lieutenant and his retinue for two months to 12
Feb. next, 466J. 18s. 4d. ; to Angwishe and Douglas, with 11. 4.<. unpaid
last month, for one month to 14 Jan., 214J. 8*.; to the garrisons, l,078i.
9s. 4</., and 187 watchmen 127f. 17s. 4</., for one month ending 14 Jan. ;
to Petrus Franciscus, trumpeter, 41. 4s. for two months to 11 Feb.; in
prest to the garrisons and watchmen for 14 days to 28 Jan., 608/. 8*. 4d.\
to my lord Lieutenant for rewards to spies, etc., 16/. 6s.; and to sundry
persons for conveying the said 8,000*. from Darnetone to Newcastell,
8*. 18s. 2./.
Angus and Douglas have not yet sent for their wages for this present
month.
There remains this 18th Jan., 1,6452. 5s. lj</.
The monthly charges of my lord Lieutenant, Angwishe, Douglas, the
garrisons and watchmen consume 1,64s/. 19s. Id. Siynfd : Jo. Vuedale.
Large paper, p. 1 . Headed : " Newcastell upon Tyne, xv [iii] die Januani
anno xxxv° H. viijvl."
20 35 HENRY VIII.
1544.
18 Jan. 42. JAMES EARI.. OF ORMOND AND OSSORY to the COUNCIL.
R- 0. Lately surrendered the right he had by the King's letters patent in
St. P., in. 487. foe castle and manor of Dungarvon that the King should be iutitled
thereto by Act of Parliament, whereby his right and his wife's right as heir
general to the earl of Desmond should be barred. This he did freely ; yet
some, without respect thereto or to the charges and adventure which his
father and he sustained in its recovery, argue that his patent was
insufficient and intend to charge him with the receipts since the date
thereof, because of a proviso in the grant that they should first recover
the possession for the King. The King granted the said castle and manor
to his father and him, with 1001. yearly out of the revenues (which never
extended to that sum) when they were yet in possession of the earl of
Desmond, the King's rebel ; and at sundry times his father and he besieged
the castle, and had been eight days at the siege thereof when Sir Wm.
Skeffington, then Deputy, to get the praise himself, came to their
camp with a few soldiers and ordnance. Because his father and he had
not won it before Skeffington came, it is affirmed that the grant took no effect,
although the intruders delivered possession to the writer.0 The winning
and keeping, apart from the danger of his life, have cost him over 100Z. st.
His ancestors since the beginning of Edw. II. *s reign, as the King's chief
butlers, enjoyed certain prisewines, and at the resumption of grants by the
Crown, in Poninges's days, by another act, Thomas then earl of Ormonde
was restored to all that he lost by that resumption, which is forthcoming
exemplified under the King's seal. Some think that exemplification
insufficient without the original, which was stolen by a false fellow, Nangle.
As for a liberty which he and his ancestors have enjoyed in co. Tipperarie,
as the earls of Desmond do in Kyerry, doubtless the Council " woll thinke
inconvenient that fer fett titles, or argumentes by extremytie of lawe,
shulde be used against his Majesties faithfull subjectes to deprive theme
from that they have so long inherited without clayme or disturbance."
Dublin, 18 Jan. Signed.
Pp. 2. Add. Endd. : 1543.
19 Jan. 43. ANTHONY CAVE to [JOHN JOHNSON ?] .
R. 0. " J'hus. At [Tyjckfford, the xix in Januarii 1548": — Commenda-
tions to my cousin your bed fellow. I have received your letter and
perceive you have done nothing with Mr. Pulteney, who would not have
you come to him ; also what is done at Sybbertoffte, and that old Morton
will offer me his wools. Pray send word what price wools bear about
you, and what you and Harryes and other buyers pay. I perceive that
you think to take a farm of Mr. Bryknell's, and am sorry that you will
settle so far from this. Herewith I send a letter in your favour to
Mr. Bryknell. He and I are smally acquainted, but I know him and I
think he knows me.
By your servant, I received some diaper. I would be glad to have my
other Hasborowe cloth, and to hear that my salmon of the Mase were
bought. Now that you have written what herring you have appointed for
me, I know how to appoint myself. I understand that the finer piece of
Hasbroke cloth is at London, but not the coarser. My cousin Flecton shall
be with you before Candlemas to bring you hither. Siyned.
P.S. — Asks him to send word what Morton's wool and his son's is like,
and to let Crips' boy come hither shortly.
/'.I. Add. illegible.
• In 1535. See Vol. IX. No. 626.
UY VIII.
21
Hamilton
Papers,
ii., No. 152.
i i l> lleg. So.
n. 181.
1544.
19 Jan. 44. ARRAN to HENRY VI 11.
Add. MS. After many breaks in this realm since the decease of our Prince,
finally, the matter is so dressed that all the noblemen are brought to perfect
concord, and agreed to act like true subjects both for its defence and " to
kepe the samyn fra besines, gif honest and rcsonable wayis may be hard
We send bearer to desire safe-conduct for Robert bp. of Orknay,
Walter lord Sanct Johnnis, Schir Johnne Campbell of Cawder and
Adam Otterburne, or any two of them, whom we intend, by advice of the
whole noblesse, to direct " to your Grace for declaratioun of sic thingis aa
ryndis heichlie to the comoun weill of baith thir realmes." Trusts the
King will grant this, as the treaties thus to be made by the assent of all
will be kept here ; and "mekle besines" shall be removed. Edinburgh,
19 Jan. 1548. -SV///W.
P. 1. Add. Sealed. l-'.ndd.
2. Letter- book copy of .the above.
Copy, pp. 2.
19 Jan. 45. ARRAN to SUFFOLK.
Add. MS. Directs bearer to the King for things which "ryndis heichlie" (tends
f. 233. highly) to the quietness of both realms, and prays Suffolk not to suffer him
to be stopped. Edinburgh, 19 Jan. 1543. Signed.
Papers! *'- J- Atltt- Sealed- Endd'
ii., No. 151.
Epp. Reg. So.,
n. 183.
2. Letter-book copy of the above.
Copy, p. 1.
Royal MS.
18 B. vi. 1606.
B. Mi
Royal MS.
18 B. vi. 181.
B. M.
19 Jan. 46. CARDINAL BETOUN to HENRY VIII.
Add. MS.
82,653, f . 230
B. M.
Hamilton
Papers,
n . No. 153.
Being advertised, by the King's writings to the Governor and other-
wise, that the King thinks he has been contrarious to his pleiurare and the
peace between him and his pronece, thinks it his duty to declare his part in
this. Whatever has been said, he was as desirous as any subject of either
realm to entertain concord between Henry and his late King; and Ht-nry
knows what "entres" he has had since in handling the business of this
realm, and what division has been, and how, at his earliest opportunity, he
showed Sir Ralph Sadler at great length his part in all. There is now
perfect obedience to the Queen and Governor, with unity amongst nil the
nobles, so that the Governor writes presently for safe-conduct to certain
noble personages to resort to Henry to treat. Begs Henry to K
he is inclined to labour for his contentation, in so far as may stand with
his duty to his Sovereign lady, the Governor and the common weal of the
realm. Edinburgh, 19 Jan. Signed: Card*11 off Sanctandr.
P. 1. Add. Sailed. Endd. : 1548.
[19 ?] Jan. 47. THE QUEEN OF HUNGARY to CHAPUYS.
R. 0.
[Spanish
Calendar,
MI. :i:i.
By other letters has written about the safe-conducts of these parts
which the English are unwilling to observe. Has since learnt that some
ships laden with horrins;, having safe-conduct to go into France and fetch
wine, an- an-iMi-d in Knwland. This is unfortunate both for the mer-
( h;mts and for this country, which is in want of wine, and she hoped to
get a good quantity from France by means of the said herrings; which,
22 35 HENRY VIII.
1544.
47- THE QUEEN OF HUNGARY to CHAPUYS — cont.
although victuals, cannot be kept for the summer and are useless unless
disposed of in time. Also the herring fishers, if they cannot issue the
herrings, will refrain another time from the expense of preparation for the
fishery, which would damage the country in general. If wines cannot be
had in France she will be much hindered in furnishing the wines for the
army to be made next season. Sends him a letter of credence to the King,
upon which to get his consent that the safe-conducts of these parts may be
observed by his people ; and she will reciprocally order that his safe -con-
ducts may be observed. It is important for the Emperor's service that the
said safe-conducts be observed on account of the profit from them, which is
requisite to the present necessities of the war. If the King will nowise
consent that anyone may trade in France upon safe-conduct, Chapuys shall
require him at least to send back the ships without detention, so as not to
lose the merchandise ; which, considering the safe-conduct, he could not
maintain to be forfeited. In this he ought to make no difficulty, although
it will be a great loss to the poor merchants.
Fr. Modern transcript of the original minute at Vienna, pp. 2. Original
headed : " A 1'ambassadeur de 1'Empereur en Engleterre du ixe de Janvier0
1543."
20 Jan. 48. DEPUTY and COUNCIL OF IRELAND to HENRY VIII.
B. 0. According to the King's letters lately sent by John Parker, the
St. P.. in. 489. Deputy's secretary, have consulted upon their former device signified to his
Majesty concerning Christes Churche in Dublin, and perceive from the Abp.
and others that the yearly value does not pass 160Z. 6s. 8d., and that it is
the metropolitan church in the name of which much of the Abp.'s lands
are held. The mayor and brethren in the name of the commons of the
city, hearing somehow of the proposal to change the college into a parish
church, made instant suit that, as there are no other colleges of the King's
new erection in the whole realm, it might remain as it is, or their city
would be " totally defaced and disparaged." Are thus moved to change
their former purpose, trusting otherwise to " invent some things of good
value" to set forth their former device, which seems necessary. Dublin,
20 Jan. 35 Hen. VIII. Signed by St. Leger, Alen, George abp. of Dublin,
Aylmer, Brabazon, Luttrell, Bathe, Cusake and Basnet.
P. 1. Add. Endd.
20 Jan. 49. MARY QUEEN OF SCOTS to PAUL III.
Royal MS. With the advice of James earl of Arran, tutor of herself and realm,
' BBVM1606 keg8 ^at ^sa^e^a» Cistercian prioress of North Berwick, who is spent with
Epp iW So vears an<^ l°ng administration, may resign the priory to Margaret Home,
ii. 180. ' nun there, retaining the fruits, honors and re-entry. Makes this request
the more readily because of the probity of the said Margaret and the
distinguished deeds of her noble and powerful family in resisting the daily
attacks of their English neighbours. Edinburgh, 20 Jan. 1543.
Lot. Copy, p. 1.
20 Jan. 50. MARY QUEEN OF SCOTS to the CARDINAL OF CARPI.
Royal MS. Encloses the consent of Isabella, Cistercian prioress of North Berwick,
18 B- VI- 1606« and Margaret Home, nun of the same, by which the prioress has appointed
B. M. ^
Epp. Reg, , Sc., • This date is certainly erroneous. Perhaps the 19 Jan. was intended. The Spanish
1 ™. Calendar places the document 9 Eeb. as if the error was in the month ; but that date is
certainly too late.
:J5 III VIII.
1541
to resign her priory, retaining the fruits and the right of re-entry. This hoc
the consent of the said Margaret and the approval of James ear! of Arran •
and she desires the Cardinal to obtain the due completion of the aflkir*
Edinburgh, 20 Jan. 1643.
Lot. Copy, p. 1.
Jan. 51. THE PEIVY COUNCIL to SUFFOLK.
Add.
•9,6(8,
B. M.
Hamilton
Papers,
ii.. No. 154.
^' Have received his o£ tho 18th a°d 19th inst., with the letters he
247. received from Sir George Douglas. The King marvels at the disloyal and
untrue dealing of Angus and Sir George and the rest that have received
such inestimable benefits at his hand ; for the just revenge whereof he
means, with God's help, to make their punishment known to°all the world.
And, first, Suffolk shall, as he has devised, cause two notable raids to be
made out of hand, in East and West; sparing none of the Douglasses'
friends, but causing Coldingham, Cobberspith and all lands of the
Douglasses and Maxwells and their friends to be harried with fire and
sword, and all that cannot be brought away destroyed; "and so raid upon
raid," as time shall serve.
Draft in U'riot/itsley't hand, p. 1. Kndd. : Mynute to the duke of Suffolk,
xxj" Januarii 1543.
21 Jan. 52. CHAPUYS to the QUEEN OF HUNGARY.
R. 0.
[Spanish
Calendar,
vii. 15 ]
Has received her letters of the llth inst., in answer to which he can
say no more than she will see by the copy of his letters to the Emperor.
Has had no leisure hitherto to answer what she wrote before touching " le
personnaige, etc."; and, besides, has often written of his dexterity, quickness
of wit, good doctrine and aptitude for divers charges. Has experienced his
affection to serve and need not speak of particulars, seeing that so many
personages about her will recognise his conditions better in one day than
Chapuys would in ten years, especially Mons. de Praet, to whom he has
oftener spoken than to Chapuys. Cannot however omit to recommend him.
As to writing for delivery of munitions of war, has conformed to her
command ; but has not always been able to refuse those of the Council and
others who could do the Emperor service, telling them, however, that his
letters are of no use. London, 21 Jan. 1544.°
Fr. Modern transcript from Vienna, p. 1.
22 Jan. 53. THOMAS GOLD.
R. o.
Confessions of Eli/,. Mongumberey, servant to Thomas Gold, made
to him on the 17th, 18th and 22nd Jan. 85 Hen. VIII., touching her
stealing certain money and jewellery belonging to her master. Among
persons named are her uncle, John Egerton, implicating Hie. Flynt,
" the singing man of Seynt Bartilmews the Spittell," and Barnard Coll,
goldsmith. Siqnfd : Rychard Dey : Will'm Cordall.
I 'P. 2.
* This date does not agree very well with internal evidence, and the document
to be out of place. The contents, especially as regards the •• personage" here referred
to, agree much better with the year li>43 when Chapuys actually did writ* to the
Emperor on the 21 Jan. S.-, Y..1. \\I1I I't. i No. t-H. It will be observed, moreover.
Unit in Oct. 1542 (Vol. XVII. No. 917) Chnpuvs was desired by the Queen of Hungary
not to agree too readily to write for armour from the Low Countries. Set No. 66.
24 85 HENRY VIII.
1544.
22 Jan. 54. THE QUEBN OF HUNGARY to CHAPUYS.
R- 0. Heard from the viceroy of Sicily, who departed yesterday towards
ctu-ndar Spires, all that passed with the King of England, especially that King's
YH. 16 ]' instance to have the Scots declared enemies here and forbidden to trade.
Had already written of this to the Emperor, upon the suit made by the
English ambassador here, and the Emperor writes his resolution to Chapuys
in the letters** herewith. If there is open war between the two realms the
Emperor makes no difficulty about holding them enemies in pursuance of
the treaty, as he told Mr. Bryant ; and she will make none about publish-
ing it and interdicting commerce, as soon as she learns the opening of the
said war, provided that the King will declare the duke of Holstein enemy,
who has defied these countries. Where the King's Council requested the
Viceroy to require her permission that after the declaration such Scots as
should have the King's safe-conduct might trade here, she will very willingly
condescend thereto (although it is reasonable that before trading here they
should have safe-conduct from hence) provided that the King allows mer-
chants having her safe-conduct to sail the sea secure from his men-of-war and
to enter his ports ; and she will give reciprocal order here for all who have
his safe-conduct. To observe the proclamation against bringing hither mer-
chandise from France (a like edict being, as she understands, published in
England) she requires Chapuys to make an agreement with the English,
having regard to her letters of the 10th inst., by which, and by the above,
his of the 9th are sufficiently answered. The ambassador here resident
has as yet made no representation about the safe-conducts. When he does,
will answer as above.
The Legate, Cardinal Farnese, passed in post without stopping here.
He presented a brief exhorting her to aid the Emperor in finding peace
with the king of France ; and told her that he was despatched to exhort
the said princes to peace and had been with the king of France, whom he
found entirely inclined thereto, and from whom he brought overtures. He
hoped that the Emperor would be inclined to reason and required her aid
therein, without, however, declaring the said overtures. She answered
that, as a lady, she would very willingly aid towards peace, as she had
always done, and she regretted that the king of Franco had not better
considered affairs in the past and observed the treaties, without recom-
mencing the war as he did ; and Christendom would not be in such danger
and trouble as it now is. Thereupon the Cardinal took leave, to continue
his journey ; and she at once advertised the English ambassador. Chapuys
shall advertise the King of this on her behalf. Has no news yet whether
the Cardinal has arrived with the Emperor or what overtures he brings ;
which doubtless the King will know as soon as she.
Chapuys shall continue to solicit that the ships of herring arrested in
England may be released and enjoy their safe-conduct, or the merchants
will have inestimable loss*. It would be unreasonable that the English
should keep the herrings at their own price.
Fr., pp. 8. Modern transcript of the anginal minute at Vienna, headed :
" A 1'ambassadeur Chapuys de xxij6 de Janvier 1543."
23 Jan. 55. CHAPUYS to the QUEEN OF HUNGARY.
The letter described in Spanish Calendar, VII., No. 17, as of this
date is of the 27th Jan. See No. 65.
* No 32.
85 HKNK\ VIU. ._,.-,
1511.
24 Jan. 56. MARY QUBBN OP SCOTS to PAUL III.
Hy the advice of James earl of Arran, desires the appointment of his
VM ' brofcher' the abbot of Paisley, to the bpric. of Dunkel.l, now \oid by the
KI>I' li.x-.s, . tlt':lth °f bP- George ; r.-.vrving ;i pension out of the bj.nr. of 1,0001. Scots
ii. l«3. to ;npb» 1, brother of the earl of Argyle, and (since in this age
n ii-ion is to be supported not only with dignity but with substance and
riches) granting the retention of Paisley to the abbot. Where Robert
.chton, without her commendation, has impudently negotiated the
ignation of the said bishopric, she desires his Holiness to forbid this by
public edict at Rome, and also to annul anything which has been obtained.
Trusts he will protect her privileges ; especially as he knows the whole
mutter from her other letters and those of Marcus Grymanus, the Patriarch.
Datum Sterling! et Tutoris nostri manu signatum,0 24 Jan. 1548.
Lut. Copy, pp. 2.
24 Jan. 57. MARY QUEEN OF SCOTS to the CARDINAL OF CARPI.
Royal MS. To further the above suits for John abbot of Paisley to have the
18 B. vi. 1016. bishopric of Dunkeld, of which the pastor died this January, with the
E BRM 8 reservati°n f°r Alex. Campbel and retention of the abbey, and that Robert
Pn. 185. °" Grechtoun may be. as it were, hissed off the stage (tanquam e thtatro
<:r/>l<>,l(itiir). There is a recent precedent for this. A certain blind
theologian, f in favour (as things then were) with His Holiness, obtained
tiie monastery of Dryburgh without letters of commendation from the
Queen's father, who thereupon severely expostulated with His Holiness
until that vain provision was rescinded, and banished the theologian.
Reminds him of this that he may see that her privileges take no loss there,
where they are in his care, for here she will see that no such attempts
are made with impunity". He will remember that a dispensation is
necessary for the abbot to put off the monastic habit of the Cluniac
order and wear the episcopal. Credence for John Thorneton and James
Sahnond. Datum Sterling! et Tutoris nostri manu signatum,* 24 Jan.
15 Hi.
Lut. ( '"/'/> y>. 1.
'1~> Jan. 58. SUFFOLK and TUNSTALL to the COUNCIL.
Add. MS. Angus's chaplain and secretary, Mr. John Penven, and another
f. -2.V7. servant called Sandy Jerden have been with Suffolk, bringing the letter of
ilunilton credence sent herewith. For his credence the chaplain set forth the
Papers, progress of Angus and other Scottish lords to Sterlingc, Lythcoo and
ii.. No. 157. Lythe, where, after three days1 offering battle, appointment was taken (as
( Tibrd in the letters of Davy Irwen, Sir George Douglas and others
already sent up) ; reporting that Maxwell and his son failed them at need.
Angus and his brother were as whole in heart to the King as ever, and if
the King would send a main army in March before help could come from
nice or Denmark, he should obtain all on this side the Frithe and have
all the Douglasses' friends with him. The secretary said he had credence
for the King's own person; and that Sir George and Angus would forsake
Scotland and come to the King if he thought they could thereby do better
vice ; and the secretary rouned in Suffolk's ear that Sir George bade
* This date is in tho margin, apparently to be •ubttituU-J for Datum ix Edinburgo "
which is in the text.
f Dr. Robert Wauchop.
26 35 HENRY VIII.
1544.
58- SUFFOLK and TUNSTALL to the COUNCIL — emit.
him tell Suffolk to give him credence " by the token of a heart written in
the end of his letters." In reply Suffolk affirmed information here to the
contrary of their sayings, as that all the lords who reputed themselves the
King's friends would forsake England, and that Angus told a Scottishrnan
sent to him "that he feared he should have no more ado with England " ;
but they affirmed that Angus was as wholly the King's as ever. Fearing
that Jerden might be a spy upon the priest, Suffolk dismissed them to their
lodging; and afterwards sent his chaplain to say that, since the priest
carried a secret credence to the King, Suffolk would give him another to
show his Majesty. Whereupon the priest came to Suffolk, but affirmed all
he had said to be true, repeating what he had said of Maxwell and his son,
and adding that he would open to the King what trust was to be given to
every one of them. •
Think that some benefice should be given him out of hand, as promised.
As he affirmed the fastness of the Douglasses to the King in heart, and the
burning of Coldingham, being Sir George's, might alienate them, Suffolk has
countermanded it until the King's pleasure is known, but the raid against
the Maxwells shall be done with speed.
At the same time arrived Bosse, herald of Scotland, with letters from the
Governor and Cardinal to the King and one from the Governor to Suffolk
(enclosed). As the Council wrote on the 20th that, if any came to sue for
peace in the name of both parties, they should be sent up, Suffolk opened
the letters, to see whether they came from all, and found mentioned in the
Governor's letter that the lords on both sides were agreed and sent for safe-
conduct for the bp. of Orkeney, lord of St. John's, Sir John Cambell and Sir
Adam Ottirburne, or for three of them, to make perfect peace, the subscrip-
tion being "James Governour, your cousyn, with lefull service." The
Cardinal's letter contains his excuse, that he has been wrongly reported.
As the Governor's saying that all are agreed is proved by the laying of the
hostages of the King's friends, albeit Angus's secretary and servant affirm
that they are not agreed in heart and would nowise have these Ambassadors
accepted, but the King to enter with a main army — saying also that the
hostages and lord Somervell are at large again — Suffolk would not stop the
herald.
Perceives by theirs of 22 Jan. that they have despatched Richmond
herald to the Parliament of Scotland, to demand the prisoners. Reminds
them that the Parliament does not assemble until 18 Feb., and that the
Governor told Henry Raye that no answer could be given until then. Is
Richmond to go into Scotland before the Parliament ?
Jerden, at taking leave, said that Maxwell asked Angus's forgiveness,
saying that the reason he caused his son to fail them was to save his head
from being stricken off forthwith, and promising never to forsake him.
Darn ton, 25 Jan. Signed.
P.S. — Jerden demands the month's wages of Angus and his brother, and
is put off with gentle words. Suffolk would know how to answer him.
Pp. 6. Add. Knd,l. : 1543.
25 Jan. 59. SUFFOLK to the COUNCIL.
Add. MS. Perceives by their letters dated Westm., 22nd inst., that Mr. Sadler
B M has.declared Paft of Suffolk's opinion touching the wars, if any be made
Hamilton aoainst gcotland tnjs year Thought the invasion should be early in the
Papers, vear» so as to destroy the corn now left and let " the sowing of grain, bygge
n. 156. and haver" ; and, with the present scarcity in Scotland, no great number
could be raised for defence, nor would there be time for help to come from
vni.
27
1544.
France and Denmark, so that the Scots must either do as the King requires
or else the King to waste all betwixt this and the Frythe, and keep Edin-
burgh, and Stirling and Temptallon and other fortresses, and destroy the
rest. For want of grass, the army could hardly enter before the first of
May ; and, meanwhile, it were not amiss to let the Mershe alone for the
relief of the army when it comes. Six weeks would be sufficient time for
the army to be within Scotland. Grain for bread and drink must be sent
to the Borders for relief of the army in going and coming, and for the
Kind's subjects; for there will be such lack there that, before May, the
Borderers will " flee into the land for food." Will send an estimate of the
amount required, (lives a long estimate of wine and vinegar (for brew-
houses will not serve in Scotland) and carriages for an army of 20,000 men
for 6 weeks. Other necessaries are shown in the books that were sent.
Considering what charges the King will be at this year in other ways,
suggests alternative plans, viz.
To lay 2,000 more men in garrisons, from the beginning of next month
for three months, so as to destroy all that is left within 16 miles of the
Border and let the sowing of " haver and bygge." The Borderers must
then go^inland and waste there, so that, if their fishing is prevented, they
must run beyond the Frythe for food ; and the Scots could not bring an
army to invade England through such wasted country. For defence an
army of 20,000 men must be ready, and victual laid on the Borders.
Another way is, if the Scots desire truce for two or three months, to let
the truce rather be for a year or two ; for if they desire it for three months
it will only be to get sowing time past and learn what France and Den-
mark will do for them. Truce for a year or two would serve the King's
purpose well, for meanwhile the King and Emperor would bring the French
king out of power to help the Scots, who might thereupon agree to the
King's \\ishes. The King's army could revenge any breach of the truce
and the scarcity in Scotland would make it impossible to bring an array to
invade England. Darnetoune, 25 Jan. Si'ined.
/'/'• 7. ./'/'/. .Wiv/. Rndd. : 1548.
2. Estimate of the cost of each of the above ways, showing that the
first would coat 44,OOOJ. besides the charges by sea, but would save the
1,500/. a month spent in defence of the Borders and leave no need for an
army to resist invasion, thus saving 20.000/. The second would cost
9,0001. in three months ; but, for the next nine months, no garrison would
be needed, thus saving 13,5001., and if the Scots should invade an army of
20,000 men for defence would cost 20.000/. By the third the King would
be at no charge, unless the Scots should break truce, when an army for
defence must be levied as above.
Pp. 2.
25 Jan. 60. WHARTON to SUFFOLK.
Ib. f. 254.
Add. MS.
32,653. f. 248.
B. M.
Hamilton
Papers,
n., No. 155.
Coming from him to Carlisle this Friday night, received the enclosed
letter from Robert Maxwell. The credence of his man, Dowgles, was to
desire Wharton to write to Mr. Broun that Robert Maxwell would keep all
his promises to the King, that what " he now did was for the life of his
father," and that, with the 50 men in wages, he should the better serve the
King. Dowgles said the lords were agreed to send to the Kin- for peace,
in the same form (he supposed) as the first peace, and, if it was refused, all
would join together ; he heard Robert Maxwell say that " without army to
invade upon them we could never have our desires ;" all the earls had laid
pledges except Lenax. Asks what answer to send to Robert Maxwell's
letter.
28
35 HENRY VIII.
25 Jan.
R. o.
[Spanish
Calendar,
vn. 18.]
1544.
60- WHABTON to SUFFOLK — cont.
The same Friday, at 7 p.m., received Suffolk's letter enclosing copy of
an article in the Council's letter, showing that the King will revenge the
untruth of the Scots with fire and sword, and that Wharton shall make
raid upon raid against them. Will attend to it. Thanks for kindness
showed at Darnton. Carlisle, 25 Jan.
p.S. — On Sunday night Wille Koutlege and 13 others burnt corn stacks
of the abbot of Jedworth, at Jedworth and at the laird of Langlandes'
grange two miles thence. Signed.
Pp. 2. Add. (as despatched at 9 p.m.). Endd. : 1543.
61. CHARLES V. to CHAPUYS.
Since he wrote from Cologne, "et approchant ce lieu," Cardinal
Farnese arrived, as legate from the Pope, having sojourned some days in
France, as Chapuys will have heard. Farnese has had two or three
audiences and divers communications with the Emperor's ministers, which
are described in the enclosed copy of letters to the ambassador at Rome,
together with the answer given him, which is that if the king of France
wishes for peace he must first restore what he detains from others and pay
his debts. Chapuys may advertise the King of England of this that he
may know the Emperor's consideration of him, who has declared it to his
ambassador here. Don Fernande de Gonsaga has not yet arrived and
there is no news. Worms, 25 Jan. 1543.
Fr. Modern transcript of the original minute at Vienna, p. 1.
62. LORD WRIOTHESLEY.
Office copy of a grant to Wriothesley of the rectory of Beaulieu,
Hants, &c. Westm., 26 Jan. 35 Henry VIII. See GRANTS in JANUARY,
No. 42.
Large paper, pp. 7. Faded and wormeaten.
63. ANTHONY WHYT to JOHN JOHNSON.
London, 26 Jan. '43. — "Brother John," I have received your letter
of the 18th inst. and perceive you have sent part of the Cotsall wool to
London. I and the stranger had rather you had kept it there still, for it is
more charge to my mothfer] and to the stranger. If you have still as
much as the stranger shall have, viz. 4 serplers, keep it "and Prat shall
come doune and shut yt ryghtes ther, yff not a shall tayke yt here ; and
thys ys packyd in pockyttes and the wold have yt in serplers."
llt>l.,p. 1. Add. : merchant of the Staple.
26 Jan. 64. GRANVELLE to CHAPUYS.
26 Jan.
R. 0.
26 Jan.
R. 0.
R. 0
[Spanish
Calendar,
vn. ID.]
He will learn by the copy of the answer given in writing how
Cardinal Farnese has been despatched. The Emperor stopped two days at
Cologne in order that the Cardinal might not have occasion to make a
longer sojourn ; and Granvelle has amply advertised the English ambassador
here of the whole dealing with him. Briefly, he was very unwelcome, and
so received and treated, and his proposals flatly refused, as contained in the
said answer, which shows how negotiations were cut oft', with expressions of
dissatisfaction that the Pope had declared himself in this without the
knowledge or will of the Emperor. And he again passes through France
too suspiciously. The Emperor spoke severely to him of the bad office
done by the Holy Father in the affair of the Turk ; as also did Granvelle,
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by the Emperor's command, in such manner that from that quarter (de c*
cintstfl In) Granvelle has no need to send t<. Home to obtain ill will, any
more than into France, for the Cardinal told him openly that he was
held to have procured the i ml ana to* alone prevent
peace with France. But he owes to God one wonderful escape
from the French, and hopes that, with bis holy intention, God will
guard him still from their other malignities. To return to the Cardinal ;
he said several times, as if that was a shield to excuse the Pope ami him,
that if the said treaty hod not been mode the Pope would have declared
against France. He was answered sharply, and roundly told of the
simulation used too suspectly as to the Lutheran practice of the king of
France in Germany here, and that by his means the Imperial cities of
Lozanne and Genesve and a good part of the realm are Juntjlitnne*
(Zwinglian), and that the king of France has given his Order to the Duke
of Holstein, and of that declaration (<t la till, declaracitm) of the Sieur d*
Orleans of his wish to be Lutheran, and that our religion was observed
as well in England as in all the other provinces of Christendom " et ny
scauroit que reduire sa S'e, fors de 1'auctorite Papale questoit point
particulier." The Emperor told the said Cardinal that the king of France
and his men were boasting that the Holy Father would aid them with a
number of men in his pay, which the Emperor had been unwilling to believe
(because the Holy Father was not so liberal) ; but he would tell the Cardinal
that if His Holiness assisted the king of France against England with a
single man he (the Emperor) would take it as done against himself. This
was said with very great vehemence ; and both the coming and going of the
Cardinal and all incidents were as distant (entramjcs) as his reception in
France was favourable, where he was treated like a god on earth but not so
holily (Chapuys knows the customs of the Court of France). And although
the Cardinal, being confused with so many remonstrances, has given hope
that the Pope will declare against France, still, there is not too much hope
of it. Chapuys shall be advertised of what is learnt of the result (»ucr<>«) of
his journey and return to Rome. Will not further detain the courier, who
is going into Flanders. Spire, 26 Jan. 1543.
/•>. Modern transcript of the original minute (marked at to b* all in cipher)
at Vienna, pp. 8.
27 Jan. 65. CHAPUYS to the QUEEN OP HUNGARY.
R. 0- Two days ago received her letters of the 10th. Had already been
c i\ iiw advertised by the Emperor of the three points proposed by the English
Ln 17li ambassador mentioned therein. Cannot yet perceive that the English are
dissatisfied. Perhaps they wait to hear what Don Fernando de Gonsaga is
able to obtain, whom this King and his ministers prayed to intercede with
the Emperor touching the first two points, viz., the Spanish harquebusiers
and the declaration of the Scots as enemies. If Don Fernande's answer is
not to their taste they will doubtless complain to Chapuys, who will then
reply as she commands.
As to the Spaniards, Don Fernando pointed out another difficulty,
that it was not in the Emperor's power to make so small a number come
to a country so distant from their nation, instancing the Italians who came
last with the Emperor and are all returned on the plea that they were too
few, and yet they were three times more than this King asked for.
To certify her of the state of things with the Scots, there seems no
appearance of any amity with them, especially as Earl Douglast and his
brother, who during their exile from Scotland received so much honour and
benefit from the King, have allied themselves with the rest. True, this has
80 35 HENRY VIII.
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65- CHAPUYS to the QUEEN OF HUNGAKY — cont.
been by constraint, as they allege, and they have informed the King that
in time and place, i.e. at his coming with an army, they and their friends
would do him notable service. The English and Scots make daily courses
upon one another with as much hostility and cruelty as ever. Has not
heard of other proclamation of war between them ; indeed they are 'not
accustomed to make any, considering themselves to be always enemies unless
there be some truce between them. It were reasonable, as she writes, that,
trith the publication of the Scots as enemies there, those here should reciprocate
irith regard to the duke of Holstein.
As to the third point, the centiesme denier, thinks her representations
urgent, and especially that, besides fraud at Antwerp, the English would also
defraud the dues levied in Cadiz, which are greater and from which tJiey are not
("en" qu"ne" ') exempt. For their importunity, if they persevere, there
seems to be no remedy more apt and prompt than those of which he has already
written.
Touching the French ships taken near Garnisey the English avoid making
further instance, knowing it to be unreasonable, hoping, moreover, to have
the more occasion to contravene the safe-conduct granted by her and the Emperor.
Upon this last matter, has been three days with the Council, who have given him
to understand that the retention of the herring (for release of which she wrote to
the King) was only in virtue of a law empowering them to take victuals arriving
in their realm at such price as they think reasonable. On telling them that,
then, the other goods might pass into France under the Emperor's safe-conduct,
they answered that they did not wish for the moment to deny that the Emperor,
witliout infringing treaties, could give sare-conducts (which, however, at first
they did deny by virtue of the Qth article of the treaty and were shown that they
could not well avail themselves of it) adding, however, that it must be understood,
that if the ships, whatever safe-conduct they might have, came to land in this
realm they would be detained, ami the like might be done in the Emperor's
countries to their ships carrying merchandise into France. And they denied
entirely the neutrality and traffic of those of Garnise with the French.
On showing them that to deny the safe-conducts was not only unreasonable and
unjust but would give place to dissension and enmity between the subjects of both
sides, could get no other answer ; and has hitherto been unable to get from them
the final and resolute intention of their King. Meanwhile, thinks that she
would do well to represent the matter very amply to the ambassador in order
that he may write of it ; and among other things, that if they were to act as
regards past safe-conducts according to the Council's answer to Chapuys, those
of Cadi.1-, Spain, Mecine and other the Emperor's countries could detain all
English goods going to the Levant to furnish the country of the Turks, and
likewise those of Flanders could detain English ships going into Eastland as
either going to the duke of Ho/stein's country or to profit the said duke by the
"tantieme" paid at Copenhagen.
The King shows great care and diligence to make the coming enterprise
ffective, and said some days ago that the French miscalculate if they
think that because of their practises in Scotland he would give up his
journey over sea (il lairroit de passer par dela], for he will do it all the
sooner and with a greater power than he before intended.
Yesterday received her letters of the 12th inst. to obtain safe-conduct for
Jehan Paulo and Jehan Henry Helbert, brothers, merchants of Augsburg ;
and at once sent them to the Council together with the memorials sent by
the merchants' factor. The Council looked at each other smilingly, but
Chapuys's man could not get a word in answer; and to escape his
importunity they separated.
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1544.
- t/utt it irmil.l I,,- slitiiin-fni not t , jmrxue ^uifkh/ ihe mattfr of tkt tafe-
• r ,nt,'rin<i *. far in it, as veil for t!,, I'.my.ror * l,,mour 09 nut to
i/ii;- tli, l-'.niji 'it t» i-ncriiaclt fnrtln-r nf>on ths l-'.inin-mr * authority.
As to the Legate, this Kin- i* informed that on 1m arrival in France
they made as if the KIM^' of France would not listen to peace ; but he
ultimately was willing to do all that the Emperor should please, and the
Legate solicited from the Queen of France letters to the Kmperor and to
the Quern of Hungary in favour of peace. Whatever confidence this King
may have in the Emperor he will not be without suspicion (Jantasit) until
he hears that the Legate has left the Emperor's Court without effect, and
he would like still better, if it were feasible, that the Legate's access to the
Emperor should be prevented.
Those of this Council (and principally he° that last was ambassador in
France, and upon whoso assurance Count Bernardin de Sainct Boniface
came to this country) continually importune Chapuys to write for the
t release of the said Bernardin, who, they pretend, might now be of service
* to this King. London, 27 Jan. 1544.
7'Y. Mo,lfi-n transcript from Vienna, pp. 6. Parts of the original are tn
cipher.
27 Jan. 66. CHAPUYS to GRANVELLE.
K- O. Not having anything of great importance, and waiting for those
CaTd' here to 8pcftk °f the Emperor's answer to their ambassador upon the three
Til61*)*]' P°int8 contained in his (the Emperor's) letters of the 3rd inst., does not
weary his Majesty with letters which could contain no more than the copy
herewith of letters to the Queen of Hungary. Among several things which
he advised Don Loys d'Avilla to tell this King, to show the Emperor's
affection to him, was one which the King liked marvellously, viz., that the
Emperor desires nothing more than to see him in possession of what he
claims in France, for as the Emperor had no other aim than to make war
on the Turk he would not only have his flanks secure (let e*pault* auture)
but would expect such aid from the King as the importance and sanctity of
the enterprise required. The King declared that in that case he would do
the office of a good prince and perfect friend. London, 27 Jan. 1544.
i'r. Minlrni transcript of the original at Vienna, p. 1.
27 Jan. 67. OTWELL JOHNSON to his Brother JOHN JOHNSON.
R> °- At London, 27 Jan. 1643 : — Describes the packing of wool and his
attempts to get money, with some reference to Ant. White and Mr. Cave's
matters. " Herewith from Richard Whethell I send you th 'order of the
voyage that you require to have and his letter therewith, being somewhat
anciently dated." Your brother Robert comes to town to morrow and I will
then talk with Mr. Fawnte. Mr. Coope I hear not of. Thanks for hens
sent from Tykeford, &c. Mr. Doctor Augustyne has delivered me his
counsel by writing (herewith), and a box of ointment for my sister's disease.
The box is trussed with a pair of knives of 3 in a sheath and a bodkin, which
Mrs. Fay ray sends my sister for a token, and packed within the canvas of
a small " rondelet of sekke " containing 3 gallons and 3 pints, with 6 Ibs.
of thread bound thereunto. Sends also a " toneke " of capers and another
of olives for his sister, carriage not paid.
" I pray you let my sister remember some yles (? eels) for Ion ten store in
London."
//••/.. /'/.. 2. Mutilated. Add.: merchant of the staple at Calais, at
Polbroke. Kn<U. : Answered 1 Feb.
•Pag*.
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27 Jan. 68. SUFFOLK and TUNSTALL to the COUNCIL.
Add. MS. Enclose a letter of Pringle's showing that the-lords of Scotland are
32,653, f. 261. not so wejj agree(j to the Governor as is reported. As Bichrnond herald is
Hamilton now arrived, and Pringle's letter shows that only the Cardinal remains with
Papers. the Governor at Stirling, if Richmond go to the Governor he is like to have
n.. No. 158. the answer Henry Raye had, viz., " that he must tarry for answer to the
Parliament," and this tarrying might make men think that the King
" doth seek of the Scots." Suffolk, therefore, stays him here, seeing that
the Scottish Parliament is not until the 18th of next month. Darnton,
27 Jan. Signed.
p.S. — It is to be considered whether forthwith to show all extremity to
the Scots or tarry to see whereunto the new breaches whereof Pringle writes
will grow. Ask whether to practise " for getting in of Sir George Douglas
when he shall be at large." Meanwhile those who have always been the
King's enemies shall not be spared.
Pp. 2. Add. Sealed. Endd. : 1643.
27 Jan. 69. LAYTON to the COUNCIL.
R. 0. In pursuance of their letters, went to the Viceroy at his arrival, and
St. P., ix. 586. reminded him of their letter delivered to him after his departure from the
King. He said he would solicit the Queen therein. Next morning, he
said he bad spoken with the Queen, and that the Council had heard the
matter ; the arrest by the governor of Camfere should take effect and all
Scots without the King's safe-conduct should be taken for common enemies
so that all to whom she might give safe-conduct should enjoy like immunity,
as, for instance, if she gave a Frenchman safe-conduct to carry herring to
France and return with wine. Answered that if the Queen and her Council,
having regard to the late "intreatie," concluded anything and gave it to
him in writing he would obtain the King's pleasure thereon ; but to con-
clude any new article without first knowing his master's pleasure he had no
commission. Next night the Viceroy, who was to depart to the Emperor in
the morning, asked Layton to come to him in the morning for his letters
to the Council and the Queen's to the King. Went early, and the
Viceroy said "that the King of Denmark was up with an army and was
the Emperor's enemy" and must be taken as a common enemy by the King
as the Scots must be by the Emperor ; and, as to the Scottish ships at
Camfere, the Ambassador in England would report the Emperor's pleasure
and he (the Viceroy) would write to the Council and send the letter to
Layton's lodging. On the 6th day after his departure, Layton received
from him the enclosed packet for the Emperor's ambassador. Not satisfied
with the Viceroy's answers, invited the President and Chancellor Nigri to
dinner next day, and had long reasoning with them about the ships,
beginning in the Civil Laws and ending in the last " intreatie." Perceived
that but one ship was arrested, and asked why the others were not arrested
also since they stood by and saw their fellow take the Englishmen on the
coast of Northefooke, reasoning by the treaty, of which he had seen a copy
in Mr. Wotton's chamber at his coming hither. They promised answer in
a day or two. Two days after, sent to the Queen for access ; who said "she
was ready to ride to see her girfalcons fly at the heron," but would send for
him next day. Dined that "next day" with the Prince of Orange and all
the Council save the President, and, during dinner, she sent word that she
would "go see a flight at the heron," but would speak with him next
morning at 8 a.m. ; which she did, and said she had sent to arrest all the
Scottish ships and desired Layton to write to the Council to examine the
Englishmen who were taken about the demeanour of the Scots ships that
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were present. At his leaving, the President brought him forth, saying " I
did not forget your request the last day. I doubt not but the Queen hath
told you how we have sent to arrest all the Scottish ships." Thanki-d him.
l>ects that the Viceroy's letters will show what he has done. Bruxelles.
27 Jan.
//"/., pp. 4. Add. Kndd.: 1548.
28 Jan. 70. CHAPUYS to the COUNCIL.
The Emperor and the Queen have sent express to know if open war
'• is published between the King and the Scots ; in order that the Emperor
may, in accordance with the treaty, publish the Scots his enemies, provided
the King does the like as regards the duke of Holsten, who both sent the
Queen a declaration of war last year, and has invaded the Emperor's
countries. The Queen writes that she will, at the Council's motion to the
Viceroy of Sicily, license Scots who have the King's safe-conduct, although
that means altering tfce 6th article of the treaty.
She wonders much that the merchants of the Low Countries are hindered
from enjoying safe-conducts given by the Emperor and her, in spite of so
many remonstrances, although there is no clause in the treaty to the con-
trary. Since they were commonly used in former wars between the
Emperor and the French, the King should have stipulated in the treaty for
the abolition of that custom. The King grants safe-conducts to his subjects
which are observed here ; and, besides, she is informed that trade is carried
on with France by way of Garnise, as if neutral, although the Emperor is
bound for its defence. Has a renewed and earnest charge from the Queen
touching the affair of the herrings, as the ships went for provision of the
Emperor and her ; and especially because the Chancellor and Winchester
answered Chapuys that ships arriving here bound for France would, what-
ever safe-conduct they might have, be arrested, as theirs so bound might be
in the Low Countries. She thinks this is not the King's wish, for it would
give their subjects a thousand occasions to hate each other. Begs them to
answer plainly in writing whether merchandise being carried to the
countries of any enemy of the Emperor and King may be arrested.
Will tell the Admiral, this afternoon, the rest of what their Majesties
write. London, 28 Jan. 1544. Signed.
French, pp. 2. Add. Sealed. Endd. • 1543.
29 Jan. 71. HENRY VIII. to SUFFOLK.
A'i'l M>. Has seen his late letters to the Council, containing his wise
\f; 263> discourse for an invasion of Scotland with 20,000 men in the latter end of
May. Likes it well, save that Suffolk has omitted to say how many of the
20,000 should be horsemen. As the King intends to invade France this
year, the invasion of Scotland should be about March. In May there
will be little grass ; but in March all last year's provision will still remain.
Desires him to signify, in a letter apart, his opinion of an invasion in
March, and whether sufficient victual can be furnished. Yorkshire,
Leicestershire, Nottinghamshire and Lincolnshire are so well stored with
wheat, malt, beans, peas and other haver that enough might be spared for
the said army for six months ; and, if not, Suffolk is to see what may be
done for an army of 14,000 foot and 2,000 horse for a month or 20 days.
That number is more than both sides in Scotland had at their last
assembly ; and could sack Edinburgh town (if the castle will not yield) and
burn Tevydale and the Mershe in the way homeward, so that the Soots,
with never so much aid of France or Denmark, could not have passage to
annoy this realm, and many inhabiting this side the Frithe should be
21715 c
H. M.
Hamilton
I'upers,
ii.. No. 159.
84 85 HENRY VIII.
1544.
71. HENRY VIII. to SUFFOLK — cont.
enforced to abandon their own country. Has determined to revoke Suffolk
thence, to pass with him into France, and to send Hertford thither ; but, in
recompense of his past travail, would give him the honor of this enterprise, if
it seem feasible. If however Suffolk cannot both conduct this enterprise and
prepare himself to attend the King, Hertford shall be sent, so that Suffolk
may " instruct and nosill him " both for the enterprise and other things.
Desires the names of men in those parts who can help to conduct the said
army. Suffolk is to keep these letters secret, and notify what shires the
men shall be levied in.
Draft, pp. 13. Endd. : Mynute to the duke of Suffolk, xxix° January
1648.
29 Jan. 72. JOHN UVEDALE to SUFFOLK
R. 0. Began to-day to pay the garrisons for 14 days to 11 Feb. As he
will then have no store of money left, encloses a signed declaration showing
what remains, to the intent that Suffolk may in time send for more.
Newcastell upon Tyne, 29 Jan. Signed.
P. 1. Add. : at Darnetone. Endd.
R. O. 2. The declaration mentioned in the preceding, headed Newcastle,
29 Jan. 85 Hen. VIII., showing that at last declaration, sent 18 Jan., there
remained 1,6452. 5s. ]£</., whereof: —
Paid to garrisons and watchmen for 14 days ending 11 Feb., 6032. 3s. 4.d.
Leaving 1,0422. 21$d.
Memorandum that the monthly charges "(over and besides the wages
which was wont monthly to be paid unto th'earl of Augwyshe and George
Douglas)" consume 1,4892. 13s. 4d. Signed : Jo. Vuedale.
Large paper, p. 1.
29 Jan. 73. CHE. MONT to HENRY VIII.
The Diet (comitid) indicted at Spires two months ago proceeds
St, P., ix. 591. siowiv< None of the Princes are yet come, but they have sent com-
missioners ; and the Emperor has turned aside to Heydelberg where this is
now the sixth day of his stay with the Elector Palatine. Evils of this
delay now when the judgment of Chamber is infringed, the Turk in open
hostility, and the dissension in religion more serious. The ejection of the
duke of Brunswick and the dispute about the county of Cattensis, between
the Landgrave and the Prince of Orange, are likely to cause trouble. The
bishop of Paris, delegated by the French king to this Diet, awaits the
Emperor's safe-conduct at Nancy in Lorraine. The bp. of Trent, by the
Emperor's command, 5 weeks ago, despatched 6,000 footmen to Milan with
his brother. The French king, because of the confederation with the Turks
and war made on the Emperor, is ill heard by Germany. Ferdinand's
coming is delayed by the Diet of Bohemia, Slesia and Carinthia at Prague.
Ferdinand's forces are too weak to detain the enemy, much less to repel
him ; and unless the Emperor concedes something to the Protestants little
will be done in this Diet. Spires, 29 Jan. 1544.
llol., pp. 2. Add. Sealed. Endd. : 1543.
30 Jan. 74. SUFFOLK and TUNSTALL to the COUNCIL.
Enclose a letter from Wharton, with two from the Sheriff of Ayre
and a copy of his to the Sheriff, a supplication of Scottish prisoners at
Carlisle, and a letter of Uvedale's, with a declaration of his account.
35 HENHY VIII. :,-,
1544.
Sandy Pringle has been here,— whom I, Suffolk, sent for, as I wrote to
your worships, " because he might have served the King's purpose very
well in Fraunce if he could have spoken Frenche ; but he underetandeth
not the language," so that he cannot serve there. We send herewith his
sayings touching the present state of Scotland. Darnton, 80 Jan
/'. 1 Add. Kndd.: a" l-'l...
30 Jan. 75. CARDINAL BKT<
I; (> P.ull of Paul III., appointing David cardinal of St. Stephen in
Celiomonte, called of St. Andrews, legate ad bwplacitinit in the kingdom of
Mnry Queen of Scots. Rome, A.D. 1548 (*/c), 8 kal. Feb., pont. 10. Seal
lost. ( 'oHntersiifned : C. L. do Torres.
Lat. Large parchment. Kndd : Data in secrctaria Apostolica — L. de
Torres. Also endd. with the siyntfture N. Richardus.
81 Jan. 76. GRACE VELA VILE' s LANDS.
Harl. MS. Privy seal out of the Court of Wards and Liveries summoning the
361i 'if35'' P81"8011 addressed to appear at Westm., in the quindene of Easter, to answer
Win. Dowding, brother and heir to Grace Velavile, dec., or else to pay
Dowding the revenues taken of the lands which belonged to the said Grace
and sometime to Dame Agnes Velavile. Westm., 81 Jan. 85 Hen. VIII.
Modem copy, p. 1. Xo addre**.
31 Jan. 77. PATRICK LOCH.
Royal MS. Letters of Mary Queen of Scots in favour of Patrick Loch, who is
18 B. vi. 162. about to go with an armed ship, the Mary (iallande, against the enemy, the
E BReff 8c English King having (as all know) attacked them by land and sea ; that
l>l>n 187 ° Loch may not be taken for a pirate, and that her allies may aid him if he
brings any captured English ships into their ports or requires provisions.
Datum, et illustris Arranife comitis, Tutoris et Gubernatoris nostri, manu
obsignatum, Sterling!, pridie Calendar Februarii A.D. 1548.
Lat. Copy, p. 1.
81 Jan. 78. THE EARL OF TYRONE to HENRY VIII.
Hatfield MS. After commending to his Majesty his " son and heir apparent, the
rfM* ^p17') Daron °f Dungennen," the bearer of the present letter, humbly beseeches him
V M°ss t° move his Deputy in Ireland, on his return thither, to give him relief
Pt. i., 90.] against such Irishmen as heretofore owed him rent and other duties, of
which his ancestors were justly seized, and who do now withdraw the
same because they perceive that, being the King's servant and subject, he no
longer uses force against them to obtain satisfaction thereof, and who are
not yet so reclaimed that by due order of law he may recover the same.—
" From my house of Dongennene, the last of January."
/'. 1. Endd:: The Earl of Tyrone to the King's 'Majesty, 81 Jan. 1548.
79. IRELAND.
R- O. " Articles devised by the King's Majesty's Deputy and Council of
Ireland to be declared to his Highness and his most honorable Council."
1. The Deputy, being now licensed to visit the King, may declare that
the realm, after years of civil war and desolation, is now well quieted ; and,
albeit not come to such " firm perfection " as other countries which have
36 35 HENRY VIII.
1544.
79- IRELAND — cont.
always been under civil governance, it was never so quiet within any man's
remembrance, and is in unexpected "towardness to be reduced to one
monarchy."
2. If told that to effect this has been costly and to maintain it needs an
army, the Deputy may answer that if the King had not " prestely " (like a
noble prince) been at that charge this realm had been in peril of total
destruction. Honor constrained him to pacify the rebellion, first of the
Geraldines, and then of all the Irishmen, and then it remained either to
leave the realm in peril of like attemptates, or else to make a new conquest,
which would require such a number of inhabitants and of such " haviour "
as would be an unsustainable charge (and the event doubtful), or else by
policy to reform the land to one monarchy and obedience. Considering
that after the Geraldine rebellion was stayed the King had not the
obedience of a fifth part of the land, and even in that part is a parcel, in
Leinster by the coast between Dublin and Waterford, inhabited by the
Cavenaghs, O'Murchoes, Nolans, Birnes and Thooles, who thus divide the
King's strength and are " the gall, occasion and mischief of the rebellion of
this realm," and that if we had " prestely " proceeded to their reformation
all the Irishmen would have feared the like, and resisted it, we saw no
remedy but to put them out of doubt first.
8. Now, immediately upon the stay of these great Irishmen and English '
rebels, we have entered into the said portion of Leinster and garrisoned it so
that the inhabitants must do as the King shall prescribe.
4. There are but two courses, a conquest or a politic reformation. The
first (as the place lies next England, amid the King's subjects, and is but 40
English miles long by 20 broad) is feasible, " and that with a portable
charge," and were an experiment of the facility or difficulty of the like in
the residue, and also a terror to them "to consider the exterminion of theise
antient rebells." A politic reformation, viz., to content the principal of
them, would peradventure for a time keep the territory quiet; but, lest they
should revert to their old naughtiness and subvert the good order commenced
in other remote parts as well as hinder the government here, that way seems
not the best. Think that the King should plant in one corner there,
together, 100 of his army with other English subjects of this realm, and
divide the land into three parts, giving one to the Englishmen, the second
to the gentlemen now inhabiting there, and the third, with all the chief
garrisons, to remain in his own hands.
5. The retinue, when not busied elsewhere, should reside in the garrisons
there, which they cannot do unless the King be at some charge (in lieu
whereof certain of them may be discharged) for victualling them, and they
may be paid monthly. As we have often written, the delay of payment,
which is no saving to the King, is a great hindrance to his affairs, and but
for it Leinster had not been unreformed now.
6. This enterprise, unlike other "volant journeys," may not be left now
that it is begun, for if the holds now in his Highness' possession were aban-
doned the inhabitants would raze them, and unless that corner of Leinster
be groundly reformed his Majesty must be at the continual charge of a
garrison here ; whereas, this done, 'the King has in perfect obedience by the
sea coast next England 120 or 140 miles in length, which " were so large
an entry into Ireland that it would be hard for all the residue ever to close
again."
7. If it seem chargeable to continue a garrison in the fortresses of
Leinster, the King "may erect one or two honorable estates of English
blood" there, which would be vigilant to keep the country obedient.
85 III M;Y VIII.
37
1644,
8. Heretofore the King wrote to us to certify him of such as had served
him here, that he might give them some portion of his waste lands. 11.
cannot better reward them and inhabit parcel of this portion of Leinster
than to plant a number of them there.
ii. List of Privy Councillors in 85 Hen. VIII., vix. : St. Leger, Ormond,
Avlmer, Lutrell, Bath, Travcrs and Basnett.
Miultrn r»//i/, /,/». 5. <Vr/i/iW ly I'anl I >anjx a* from tht Council Book of
85 am. VI ll.
80.
GRANTS in JANUARY, 1544.°
^ 1. Thos. Wryothesley, one of the
King's primary secretaries. Creation as
baron Wryothesley, with succession in tail
male. Del. Hampton Court, 1 Jan.
35 Hen. VIII.— S.B.
2. Ric. Cox, elk., King's chaplain.
Presentation to the deanery of the cathe-
dral church of Oxford, void by the death
of John London. Westm., 21 Dec. 35
Hen. VHI. Del. Walden, 1 Jan.— P.3.
Pat. p. 14, m. 18. Rymer AT., 12.
3. Francis Picher, the King's servant.
Grant, in fee, of two messuages and four
gardens (tenants named) in the parish of
St. Ann, within the walls of the bite
Friars Preachers, London ; with the issues
from Mich. 32 Hen. VIU. Oking, 17
Dec. 35 Hen. VIII. Del. Walden, 2 Jan.
— P.S. Pat. p. 17, m. 37.
4. Hen. Brayne, merchant tailor, of
London. Grant, in fee, for 667Z. 7«. Co*.,
of the house and site of the late priory or
cell of St. James beside Bristol, — Tewket-
bury num. ; the rectories of Stapleton and
Maggersfelde, Glouc.,of St. James beside
Bristol, of St. Philip and St. James beside
Bristol, and of St. Philip and St. James
in Bristol, with advowsons of the vicar-
ages ; annual rents (specified ) out of the
rectories or churches of St. Peter, Holy
Trinity, St. John, SS. Philip and James,
and St. Andrew in Bristol, and St.
Michael beside Bristol ; and all posses-
sions of the said cell in Stapleton,
Maggersfelde, Ichyngton, Tokyngton,
Cadebroke, Saltemershe, and the hundred
of Barton, Glouc. , and the city and county
of Bristol and elsewhere ; except bells and
leaden roofs of the priory. Also the
lands in tenure of John and Win. ap
Hopkyn in Haddenocke in the lordship of
Monmoutb, co. Monm., and the fishery in
the river Wye, co. Monm.. from Martens
weir to Monmouth bridge in tenure of
Hugh Hunteley and llic. Morgan, —
Lanthonyc priory betide Gloucetter.
Westm., 20 Dec. 35 Henry VIII. Del.
Walden, 2 Jan.— P.S. Pat. p. 17, m. 37.
6. Wm. Gunson, an esquire for ftha
Body. Grant, in fee, of the great messn-
age or mansion called Abbottes Inne in
the parish of St. Mary at Hill hoddsi
Brllyngesgate. London, in tenure of Rog.
Chaloner and Dorothy his wife, — Wai-
tham Holy Cron man. Westm., 20 Dec.
85 Henry VIII. Del. Walden, 3 Jan.—
P.S. Pat. p. 17, m. 23.
6. Thos. ap Morgan, of Llannssa, co.
Flint, labourer. Purdon for breaking into
the house of John ap Howell ap Gruff, at
Wepro, Flintsh., and stealing St. id. in
money and a pair of silver hooks called
" tachehokes," worth 2*. Ad. Del.
Walden, 4 Jan., "anno subscr."- S.B.
(coiintrrtiynfd : Rich. Co. et Lich, Nich.
Hare, J. Pakyngton). Pat. 35 Hen. VIII..
p. 17, m. 30.
7. John Smyth, the King's servant.
To be a serjeant at arms, tiff Wm.
Bourne, dec., with 12d. a day. Oking,
11 Dec. 35 Hen. VIII. Del. Walden, 6
Jan.— P.S. Pat. v. 18, m. 17.
8. Hugh Stark. 'v. of Derley, Chesh.
Grant, in fee, for 1501., of the grange of
Knightes and the grange called Knyghtes,
(tutiim illam grangiam n»t(r,im •/<•
Kni^htes ft grangiam nottram rofatam
Knightes). in Whitegate parish, Chesh.,
in tenure of John Smythe, with the
moiety of a barn and lands named in
Whitegate parish, in Smythe'* tenure, —
I '.(/.• Royal. Westm., 20 Dec. 35 Hen. VIII.
/»./. Westm., 8 Jan.— P.S. Pat. p 17,
m. 27.
9. Will. Goodynge. To be auditor of
all lands in the King's bands by the at-
tainder of Thos. Crumwell, late earl of
Essex, and Sir Walter Hungerford, late
lord Hungerford of Heytredubury ; with
fees of 40Z. Hampton Court. 10 Jan.
Pat. 35 Henry I'll I . p. 17. * 36.
10. Kenny Bartian, Then. Mallet and
John Dosticot, of Normandy, Thos Coty
of Brittany, John Stoke of Cambray, and
• Throughout this volume in grants of monastic lands, the words " which belonged to
the late monastery of, "are generally omitted, and the name of the monastery is printed
in italics.
88
35 HENKY VIII.
1544.
80.
GRANTS in JANUARY, 1544 — cont.
Laur. Delecade and Hen. Fnnder, of
Flanders. Denization. Oking, 10 Dec.
35 Hen. VIII. Del. Westm., 11 Jan.—
P.S.
11. Sir Ric. Southwell, the King's
councillor. Grant, in fee, for 100 inks.,
of the lordship and manor of Wydforde,
Herts, a pension from the rector of Wyd-
forde, and the advowson of the rectory of
Wydforde, — Jiarmondexey mon.; with ap-
purtenances in Wydforde, Ware. Hadeham
and Honesden. Herts. Hampton Court,
26 Dec. 35 Hen. VIII. Del. Westm.,
13 Jan.— P.S. Pat. p. 17, m. 22. (Dated
13 May.)
12. Ric. Grenewaye, the King's servant.
Appointment as receiver of possessions of
the late Queen Jane, and which came to
the King by exchange between the King
and her; with 131. 6s. 8d. fee. Hampton
Court, 20 Dec. 35 Hen. VIII. Del.
Westm., 13 Jan.— P.S. Pat. p. 17. m. 25.
13. Brian Hoogge or Hogge. To be a
gunner in the Tower of London, with 8d.
a day, vice John Porter, dec. Hampton
Court, 27 Dec. 35 Hen VIII. Del.
Westm., 14 Jan.— P.S. Pat. p. 17, m. 22.
Vacated 21 Feb. 25 Eliz.
14. John Moyle of Beawmares, John
Johnson and Elisius ap Bice. Lease of
" unam welam et dim id. nature de
Treuloge," lying in Nantmaure, co.
Angles., in tenure of Edm. Gruffith ; a
piece of water called Aballowe, with the
fishery of the same within the commote
of Tallebolion, in tenure of Hen. ap
Eobt. Vaughan ; the weir pool or fishery
of Gunnowe called Gorett Mailgon within
the commote of Cruthyn, co. Caern., in
tenure of Eobt. Stodars of Comvey ; a
weir pool opposite lez Flodyates More-
beryanneth, within the commote of
Cruthyn; the fishery of Lymekylne
Bellum under the Marsh as far as Feri-
man Warth in Beawmares, co. Caern.,
late in tenure of Eol. Bulkeley ; and the
fishery upon the sea shore between the
weirpool, called le Lymekylne, and the
house of Friars Minors of Llanvays. For '
21 years at stated rents. Oking. 10 Dec.
35 Hen VIII. Del. 14 Jan.— P.S. Pat.
p. 17, m. 24.
15. Sir Wm. Herbert, the King's
servant, and Anne his wife. Grant, in
tail male, of the house and site of Wilton
mon., the lordships and manors of
Wilton, Alvedeston, Foughleston, Aven,
Overton, North ugford. Southugforde,
Wasshern, Chalke, Brodechalke, South-
newton, Brudmer, Chilmarke, Eydge,
Parva Wyssheford, Brudcombe, and
Staunton, the borough of Wilton, the
hundred of Chalke, the rectory of Bui-
bridge, the prebend of Southnewton, and
the rectory of Southnewton, Wilts ; tithes
in N ether hamp ton and Acremenlande,
Wilts, fisheries called Wylborne Water and
le Nadder, tithes in Udforde and in the
manor of St. James, and in Tytleshide ;
Stokeverden, Burdensball, and Chil-
hampton, Wilts ; annual pensions out of
the rectories or churches of Semleigh,
Magna Wyssheforde, Southnewton,
Foughleston, and the chapel of Bremmer-
ton and Nethampton, the advowsons of
the vicarages of Bulbridge and South-
newton, a messuage in tenure of John
Baye in Weston Brayfrys in Fresshwater
parish, Isle of Wight, rents and service
from John Erney in Dudlington and
Chevesbury, Dors., rent of 25 qr. of salt
from the lands and salthouses of Wm.
earl of Arundell in Phyllippstowe, Dors.,
the chapel of St. Nenne in Plenent,
Cornw., rent and service from land called
Cotleshande in Accote in Swynesbrydge,
Cornw., and from lands late of John
Whiting in Kentlesbury, Devon ; all
which premises belonged to Wilton mon.;
and all possessions of Wilton in the places
above named, and in Barwyke, Eblesborne,
Bourechalke, Knyghton, Stoke, Wyly next
Longeforde, Ubiton Martin, Babbestoke,
Ugforde St. James's, Fyphuyd, Wood-
manton, Upton, Brudmer, Trowe, Alston
(or Auston j, Garrerdyston, Northnewton,
Laverstoke, Ugforde Abbesse, Foffount,
Fyrstfelde, Abbeston, Ore, Langforde,
Swallowclif, Stefford, Sutton Maundevyle,
Fyghelden, Frustfelde, Wynterborne
Forde, Durneforde, Barwyke Knighton,
Hanginglangforde, Larkestoke, Wilts, and
in Ludlynche and Wythipoll, Soms.
Hampton Court, 3 Jan. 35 Hen. VIII.
Del. Westm., 14 Jan.— P.S. Pat. p. 17,
VI. 28.
16. 'Geo.Byskeham,clk. Presentation
to the parish church of Bedington, Win-
chester dioc., void by resignation of Eic.
Benese, King's chaplain. Westm., 14
Jan. Pat. 35 Hen. VIII., p. 18, m. 11.
[Enrolled, apparently, in the it-rang year,
see Vol. XVIII. Pt. i. No. 100(9).]
17. Wm. Johns ap Jevan. Lease of
the issues of heriotts, waifs, strays, wild
honey (? mell. silvestr.) and other casual-
ties within the office of " appruator " of
the lordship of Uske, Kaerlion and Trillek,
co. Monm., parcel of possessions of the
late earl of ^Iarch ; for 21 years ; at 53s.
4d. rent and 3s. 4o*. increase. Del.
Westm., 15 Jan. "anno subscr." — S.B.
(Sii/ned by Southwell and Moyle.) Pat.
p. 17, m. 23.
18. Eoger Williams. Lease of the
herbage of Uske Park in the lordship of
Uske, a parcel of demesne land within the
lordship of Tregruke called Slowarth, and
a mill in Tregruke lordship, lately rebuilt
85 HENRY VIII.
by Morgan Jones; for 21 years, at stated
rente. On surrender of a lease 5 May
15 H. a. Mil. to Morgan Jones. Del
Westm., 15 Jan. "anno subser." — SB.
(Signed by Southtcell ami Mvyle.i J'<it.
p. 17, m. 26.
10. Bishopric of Worcester. Mandate
to the abp. of Canterbury for the con-
tinuation and consecration of Nich.
He tli, late bp. of Rochester, as bp. of
Worcester; to which he is duly elected, as
shown by the letters of the dean and
chapter of Worcester sent herewith.
Hampton Court, 11 Jan. 3.5 Hen VIII.
Del. Westm., 16 Jan.— PS. Pat. p. 4.
m. 9. Idjmer, XV. 12.
29. John Leygh, the King's servant.
Grant, in fee (for the manors of Stoke-
well, Levehurste, Wyghtes, Effingham,
\v> -aland and Paddington, Burr., and of
Dytton, Syfflington, Brampton, Offham,
Snod beanie and Pepynstrawe, Kent, and
of Beanefeld ali<i$ Depers, Berks, and the
advowson of the ohantries of Stokewcll
and Lambeth alia* Lambethdeane, Surr..
and the advowson of Offham rectory,
Kent, and all lands sold by Leygh to the
Crown 13 July 35 Henry VIII. ; and for
326f. 2*. I'M/. | of the manors of Helton,
Skylgayteand My 1 ton under Slower, Dors ,
— Abbotyibury ; the manor of Stoke
Abbottes and Charterhey, Dors., — Shyr-
borne • Hawkechurchc manor. Dors., —
Cfrne ; Esse manor, Soms., — Taunton
priory ; Linge manor, Soms., — Athelnry ;
Northover manor, Soms., — hospital of St.
John of Hryggeicater ; Wyllyton manor,
Soms., — St. John'i of Jerutnlem and
Trmplecomb preceptory ; the manors of
Hannyngton and Sutton Scotney, Hants, —
Sowthicyke priory ; the rectory of Esse,
Soms., with the advowson of the vicarage,
— Tdiiiitnii priory ; closes called Ilether-
ley and Northwoode in Helton, lands in
Bell in Helton parish, the chief messuage
of Helton manor in tenure of Qilb.
Kenyll, with a cottage called Shylforde
and certain lands in Anstye and Helton
leased with the said chief messuage, the
chief messuage called Lollcbrooke and Bell
in Helton parish in tenure of Thos. Chap-
man and Alice his mother, and lands in
Uamsbury in the parish of Stoke Oalarde
alia» Ganarde, Dors., in tenure of Humph.
Watkyns, — Abbotty»bury; an annual pen-
sion out of the rectory of Stoke Abbottes,
Dors., — Sherborne ; the chief messuage
called le Courte in Linge parish, Soms.,
in tenure of John Curie.— Athclnry ; cer-
tain closes and lands (named and tenants
named) in Northover, Soms.,— Sf. John'i
hotpital in nryggeicnter ; a messuage, Ac.,
in Ivell parish, in tenure of Wm. Salmon
and Isabella his .wife and Wm. their son,
— ll'ytham priory, Som». And all appur-
tenances of the said manors in Helton,
Anstye, Palbrooke, liawlsbury. Aller,
Newton, Lollebrooke, Bell. Ramesbury,
Skylgayte, Mylton under Slower. Stoke
Abbottes. Charterhey and Hawkechorcbe,
Don., in Esse, Lingt, Saltamor*.
Huchens, Outwoode, WesUling. North*
Peverton, Tokerton. Westo Yewe, North*-
over, Kyngton. Charleton, Ch.Tlternvagge,
Donmere, Wyllyton and Colcombt, Sonu.,
and in Hannyngton and Sutton Scotney,
Hants.
Also woods (extent* given) called
Fernehill, Cuthinn Clooae, and Hetherley
Cloose in Helton parixh. — Abbotyibury ;
Connygath Copp and Walbarough Woode
in Lynge parish,— A thtlney ; Esse Woodde
in Esse parish,— Tawiton; Kyngeswooddo
Coppe in the parishes of St. Decanus
Broughton llauff, Clyve and Gombrey,
Soms. — St. John'i of JeruiaUm; Skelgayte
Woodde, Greate Woodde, and Knowlle-
hill Grove in Skelgayte parish,— A bbottyi-
bury ; Nedehame Coppies and Dodhohne
Coppyes and Anvers Coppyes, in the
parishes of Hanyngton and Kyngesclere —
Southwyke.
Also the advowsons of the rectories of
Abbot ystooke and Hawkcchurche and the
free chapel of Mylton, Dors., and of the
vicarage of Northover and rectory of
Skylgate. Soms. (iie>. Hampton Court.
24 Dec. 35 Hen. VIII. Dtl. Wcntra..
10 Jan.— P.8. Pat. p. 10. m. 33 (dated
7 Jan.).
21. John Mathewe. of Sowthwark,
Surr. Pardon ; he being indicted for
having. 19 Jan. 'Jo Hen. VIII., broken
into the church of St. Alphege of Est-
grenwiche, Kent, and stealing a cross of
silver gilt, worth '251., a pix of silver gilt
worth 4/., three chalices of silver parcel
gilt, worth 41., a " monster" of silver gilt
called '-a monster for the sacrament" worth
101., the property of the parishioners and
then in custody of Thos. Downs and Wm.
Bently, churchwardens. Dtl. Westm., 18
Jan. 35 Hen. VIII. S.B. > Kndoned irir*
note by Robert Dacrt*. " A pardon for
John Mathew, forasmuch a* be was
indicted of the felony as done *ith your
Majesty's most gracious general pardon
where indeed th'act was done before the
said pardon "; Pat. p. 17. M. 28.
22. Sir Thos. Darcy, a gentleman of
the Privy Chamber. Grant in fee of the
manor of Bretton Hall, Essex, with appur-
tenances in Danbury. Maldon. Sandon.
Woodham Ferrers and Fairstede, Eoex ;
which belonged to the six ohantries in
Danbury and Maldon known as Darcyes
chaunteryes, two of which chantries
in Danbury were in honour of the Blested
Virgin and one in honor of St. John
Baptist and the three in Maldon in hon-
our of Holy Trinity ; value of the premise*
68J. 17*. Westm.. 21 Dec. 85 Hen.
Vm. Dfl. Westm., 18 Jan.— P.8. Pat.
p. 17, m. 35.
23. Sir Arthur Darcy, the King's
servant. Grant, in fee. for 424J 17«. &*.,
of Nappaye mnnor, York*.. - St. Leonard' t
40
35 HENKY VIII.
1544,
80.
GRANTS in JANUAKY, 1544 — coitt.
hospital in York; with appurtenances in
Gisbourne in Craven,Gargrave, Kildewike,
Skipton, Arnecliff, Gigleswike and Lynton
Yorks.. and all possessions of St. Leonard's
in Nappaye and in the townships (? vill.
foriiic.) of Craven and in Hayhirste, Lane,
in tenure of Chr., Wm., Eic., Thos. and
John Wilkinson and Wm. Wilkynson,
jun. Also a tenement, &c., in tenure of
Kic. Banester, jun., of Cotes in Craven,
lying in Cotes in the parish of Gilkirke,
Yorks., — Selby ; also the reversion of St.
Leonards's hospital, held for life by Thos.
Magnus, elk., with certain tenements (11
tenants named) within its site, by pat. 28
July, 32 Hen. VIII. ; also the grange
called Hell Graunge, in tenure of John
Horseley, in Bugthorp parish, Yorks., — St.
Andrew * priory beside York, of the Order
of St. Gilbert. Westm., 20 Dec. 35 Hen.
VIII. Del. Westm., 18 Jan.— P.S. Pat.
p. 17, m. 30.
24. Wm. Thomas. Grant, in fee, for
21GJ., of the reversion and rents reserved
on the following, (1) a lease 20 Feb. 10
Hen. VIII., to Kobt. Sewey, of Beddon
manor, Berks., which Dame Joan Howth
lately held for life, for 21 years, at 111. 13s.
4d. rent and 5s. 8d. increase ; and (2) a
grant, 17 Sept. 12 Hen. VIII., to Wm.,
late earl of Southampton, by the name of
Sir Wm. Fitzwilliam, and Mabel his wife,
of the reversion and rent of the said
manor of Beddon in survivorship, with
remainder in tail male, which William
has now died without issue. Also grant
cf the said manor of Beddon, parcel of
possessions of the late countess of Somer-
set called le Coopersionerslandes. Westm.,
20 Dec. 35 Hen. VIII. Del. Westm., 18
Jan.— P.S. Fat. p. 17, m. 33.
25. Sir Wm. Stourton, lord Stourton.
Grant, in fee, for 1,2642. 2s. 6£d. of the
manor of Culmyngton alias Kylmyngton,
Sums.; the chief messuage and farm of Cul-
myngton, a barton and two closes in Cul-
myngton, pasture for 400 sheep on le Hethe
of Culmyngton, and other lands specified
in Culmyngton in tenure of Wm. Hartgill ;
a messuage called Bynys near Culmyngton
church, with lands named, in tenure of
Hen. More, and another messuage adjoin-
ing it lately rebuilt by John More ; and
the advowson of Culmyngton rectory,
—Shaftesbury. With all possessions of
Shaftesbury mon. in Culmyngton. Also
the rectory and advowson of the vicarage
of Wyncawulton. Soms., the chief man-
sion of Rawndhill and all lands in tenure
of John Dyer in Howndhill, Soms. ; and
the manors of Wyncawulton, Barowe, and
Rowndhill, Soms., — Taunton priory. Also
a messuage (tenants named) in Cathangar
in Stogursey parish and the manor of
Vexford, Boms.,— Barlyche priory ; and all
possessions of Barlyche in Vexford and
Cathangar. Also Monkesham manor, and
the chief messuage in Monkesham, Soms.,
with lands in Monkesham, Merston and
Frome in tenure of Thos. Palmer, a
meadow called Barbesmore alias Barkers-
more and a messuage called Clynke in
Feltham, Soms. (tenants named), and
woods called Monkesham Woodde,
Monkesham Thome, Sawter, Wenles,
Haslethill and Snailhurste (in all 800 ac.j
in Monkesham, Merston, Feltham and
Frome, — Wytham priory ; and all posses-
sions of Wytham priory in Monkesham,
Merston and Feltham. Also lands called
Shortclose (former and present tenants
named) in Deveryll Langbridge, Wilts.,
and lands called Adnams in tenure of
John Gybbys in Nonny, Soms , — Maydcn-
bradley ; and all possessions of Mayden-
bradley in Deveryll Langbridge. Hamp-
.ton Court, 12 Jan. 35 Hen. VIII. Del.
Westm., 18 [Jan.].— P.S. (Badly muti-
lated.) Pat. p. 18, m. 36.
26. Thos. Broke. Grant, in fee, for
384L 2s., of a house (bounded by the
tenement of the relict of Hen. Dakars on
the east, that of John Brownyng on the
west, the highway on the north and the
garden of the New Temple on the south)
in tenure of Thos. White ; the messuage
called the Quenes Heade and messuage
next it, on the east, inhabited by Giles
Atkynson (bounded on the east by the
tenement of Wm. Gerard, scrivener, on
the west by that of John Machyn, tailor
of vestments, on the north by the high-
way and on the south by the New Temple
garden) in tenure of Thos. Broke ; a mes-
suage, &c. (bounded by tenements of John
Brownyng on the east and John Armyn
on the west, the highway on the north
and the great garden of the Inner Temple
inn on the south) in tenure of John
Armyn and Eliz. his wife ; a messuage,
&c. (between the tenement of Wm.
Stafford on the east and the tenement
called the Bell in tenure of John Horneby
on the west, a garden in tenure of John
Everard on the north and the highway on
the south) in tenure of John Leycetor ;
a messuage or inn called Andrewes Crosse,
within the bars of the New Temple, and
four houses adjoining it in Chanceller-
lane (between the tenement called the
Cage in tenure of Bic. Duckeman on the
north side of the said inn and the
tenement of John Everard on the south,
the field called Fyckettes Felde on the
west and the highway on the east) in
tenure of Thos. Broke ; all which premises
are in the parish of St Dunstan in Flete-
strete, London, and belonged to St. John's
of Jerusalem. Also four tenements near
the wall of Temple Bar in the parish of
St. Clement of the Danes, between Tem-
ple Bar on the east and the tenement of
Laurence Browne on the west, Fyckettes
35 IIKXHY VIII.
•ii
i:. M.
Felde on the north and the highway on
the south; a garden adjoining these f.mr
tenements ; and another tenement towards
the west, parcel of the said (our tenements
next the inn called le Shipp in tenure of
Thos. Chesshyre, — St. John'i o/Jeru*alfin.
Also all those messuages, drc., in the
parish of St. Botolph, London, in Alder-
gate Street which belonged to Huriinrrll
priori/, ( ',iinl>., in tenure of Thos. Broke.
Also the reversion of a tenement held
in survivorship by John Gylmyn, Serjeant
of the Woodyard, and Susan his wife,
attendant upon the Queen, (between
the tenement of Wm. Kerby on the
west, and that of Robt. Drake on the
east), in tenure of John Wysendon.
the reversion of a tenement formerly
leased to Edw. Stubbes and afterwards to
John Knap, Wm. Kyrkby and Marg. his
wife in survivorship, and now held by the
said Marg. Kyrkby, and the reversion of
a tenement late in tenure of Wm. Kyrkby
which was granted, by pat. 23 Sept.
34 Hen. VIII., to John Nasshe, a page of
the Chamber, and Alice his wife, in
survivorship ; also a messuage, Ac., in
tenure of John Onley, and a piece of
ground 7 feet wide adjoining it in tenure
of Hen. Leigh ; all which lie in the parish
of St. Dunstan in Fletestrete and belonged
to the Friar* Carmelite*. Bissam, 30 Nov.
3.r> Hen. VIII. Del. Westm., 19 Jan.—
P.S. Put. p. 10, m. 16.
27. Sir Wm. Pagett, the King's coun-
cillor. Grant, in fee, of the lordship and
manor of Bromley alia* Bromley Abbots
alia* Abbotes Bromley and the manor of
Hurst alia* Bromley Hurst, Staff., a
messuage in tenure of Thos. Pynley in
Bromley, a park called le Grete Parke of
Abbottes Bromley, a park called Bent-
leghe Park in Bromley, and a water mill
in tenure of Ric. Bardell in Hurst, — Bur-
ton upon Trent ; also the lordship and
manor and the advowson of the rectory
of Edleston alia* Edilneston, Derb., —
Tutbunj prior;/, StajT. Del. Westm., 19
Jan. 35 Henry VIII.-S.B. Pat. p. 15,
m. 1.
28. John Herforde, yeoman of the
Crown, and John his son. Grant, in
survivorship, of the office of keeper of the
park of Jernewood and woods called
Jernewood Woodes, Salop, rice Sir Wm.
Compton, dec. ; with the herbage and
pannage of the park. Hampton Court,
10 Jan. 35 Hen. VIII. Del. Wotm..
20 Jan.— P.S. Pat. p. 10. m. 24.
29. John Jennyns, the King's servant.
Grant, in fee (in lieu of an annuity of '201.
to him and Eliz. his wife, in survivor-
ship, granted by pat. 1 Oct. 34 Hen. VIII.)
of the house, Ac., of the late Grey Friars
in Gloucester, with a pasture in Christ-
church parish and a garden in the parish
of St. Juliana there (tenants named and
boundaries given) which belonged to the
t>rry Friar » ; also Oxenbold manor. Salop.
— Wenloeke priory, and the lands lossod
with it to John Peer*. Westm., 16 Jan.
k-n. VIII. ltd. Wentin.. 21 Jan.—
•'••it. p. 18, m. 25 {dated 16 Jan.).
30. William Somer. Warrant de-
daring that, M the office found upon the
death of Alice Lynne shows that she died,
4 April 15 Hr-nry VIII.. seised of lands in
Hunt*, worth 5/. a year and that
Wm. Somer, her next cousin and heir, is
of full age. " you " may proceed with his
i general livery. Datrd 7 Nov. 84 Hen.
VIII. Signed by Lord St. John, Hynde
I and Sev$ter, of the Court of Ward*.
I Del. Westm., 21 Jan. 35 (tie) Henry VIII.
31. John Sewster. To be attorney of
the Court of Wards and Liveries; with
402. a year. On surrender of pat. 7 Feb.
32 Hen. VIII. granting him that office,
which has since been affected by an Act of
33 Hen. VIII. Westm., 20 Dec. 35 Hen.
VIII. Del. Westm. .22 Jan.- P.S. Pat.
p. 4, m. 8.
32. John Osbaldc&ton. Livery of lands
M s. and h. of Itic. Osbaldeston. Drl.
Westm. , 23 Jan. 35 Hen. VIII.-S.B.
(Signed by Win. lord St. John, J. Hynde
and John Setctter.) Pat. p. 13, m. 24.
33. John Longlond, bp. of Lincoln.
Pardon for the escape from the gaol or
castle of Banburye, Oxon., of Hie. Mone,
Hie. Johnson, Thos. Paslowe, John Law-
rence, Edm. Fochen, Hobt. Smyth, Tbos.
George, late of Shulleston. Ntht., labourer,
and Alan Abell, late of Banburye, chandler.
Westm.. 20 Jan. 3T> Hen. VIII. Del.
Westm., 23 Jan.— P.S. Pat. p. 18, m. 4.
34. Nic. Whyte, elk. Presentation to
the parish church of Pesemore, Sarum
dioc. Westm., 21 Jan. 35 Hen. Mil.
Del. Westm., 23 Jan. -P.S. Pat. p. 18,
m. 1C.
35. Gregory Raylton. Grant of the
next room of one of the four clerks of the
Signet that shall be void, viz. of John
Godsalve, Ric. Tavemcr, Thos. Knyght
and Wm. Honnyng, the present four clerks.
Westm., 17 Jan. 85 Hen. VIII. /><•/.
Westm., 28 Jan.— P.S. In F.nglith. Pat.
p. 18, m. 36.
36. Edward Redmayne, Ll.B. Grant
of the fifth canonry and prebend n
Stephen's chapel beside Westminster
palace, he having been presented (by
Thos. Deye, draper, and John Deye, pew-
terer, of London, by virtue of an advowaon
granted them by Wm. bp. of Norwich)
together with Hie. Nieolron and Rio.
Martyndale, upon the resignation of John
Crayford, dk. Westm., 21 Jan. 85 Hen.
VI 11. Del. Westm., S3 Jan.— P.8. Pat.
36 Hen. VllL, p. 18, m. 41.
42
35 HENRY VIII.
1544.
80.
GRANTS in JANUABY, 1544 — cont.
37. John Peryent, the King's servant.
To be an auditor of the Court of Wards
and Liveries, with 40 mks. a year. On
surrender of his patent, of 2 Aug. 32 Hen.
VIII., appointing him an auditor of the
lands of the King's wards ; the office of
the Liveries having been united to the
Court of Wards by Act of 33 Hen. VIII.
Hampton Court, 4 Jan. 35 Hen. VIII.
Del. Westm., 24 Jan.— P.S. Pat. p. 7,
m. 32.
(Marked as cancelled — Vacated on sur-
render, 10 Sept. 36 Hen. VIII., for other
Letters Patent granting the same office to
the said John Peryent, and Will. Tooke,
in survivorship.)
38. Wm. Ryther. Livery of lands as
kinsman and heir male of Sir Wm.
Kyther and Sibilla his wife and of Hen.
Kyther, dec., viz. of a moiety of the
manors of Harwoode and Kyrkeby-
orblowers, Yorks., which belonged to the
said Sir Wm. and Sibilla, except lands
called Brigefelde. Del. Westm., 24 Jan.
35 Hen. VIII.— S.B. (Signed by Wm.
lord St. John, J. Hynde and John Seivster.)
Pat. p. 13, m. 18.
39 Dd. Lloid ap Thomas. Lease of
the towns of (1) Pennaghan and (2)
Frithlloid in the commote of Evionith,
co. Caern , and (3) the town of Tresgoid
with the hamlet of Nant in the commote
Dyullayn, co. Caern., also (4) the town of
Llanner with the hamlets of Ypistell
Penwyn and Pentagh, and (5) the town of
Pullely, co. Caern. ; for 21 years ; at
rents of 1 1) 51. 10s., (2) 42. 2s., (3 1 61. 20d.,
(4) 35*. 7±d. and (5> 41. ; and 6*. 8d. of
old increase and 6*. 8d. new increase.
On surrender of pat., dated Caernarvon,
26 July 17 Hen. VIII., leasing the same to
Griffin Lewes, yeoman of the Guard,
whose interest the said Dd. now holds.
Westm., 17 Jan. 35 Hen. VIII. Del.
Westm., 24 Jan.— P.S. . Pat. p. 13, m. 19.
40. John Teye. Livery of lands as
s. and h. of Thos. Teye, dec. Del. Westm.
25 Jan. 35 Hen. VIII.— S.B. (Signed
ly Wm. lord St. John and Phylyp Paryt )
Pat. p. 7, m. 10.
41. Thos. Saintbarbe and James
Meserer. Licence to export 200 tons of
tin to the isles of Jersey and Garnesey.
Also licence to John Revenell and Har-
vey Balaven, Bretons, with eight persons
or under, to bring and deliver to the said
Thos. and James at the said isles, within
eleven months, 200 tons of canvas, creste-
clothe, poldavys and olrons, to be brought
to England, and receive in return the 200
tons of tin. Westm., 20 Jan. 35 Hen
VIII. Del. Westm., 25 Jan.-P.S. In
English. Pat. p. 18, m. 17.
42. Sir Thomas Wryothesley lord
Wryothebley, the King's Councillor. Grant i
(in reward) of the rectory of Bello Loco
alias Bello Loco Kegis alias Beauliewe,
Hants, with the'advowson of the vicarage;
the manors and granges of Upton and
Ippeley, Hants, and three closes called
Culverley, Ferney Croftes, and Faryndon
in Ippeley, in tenure of Roland Leyton
and Joan his wife, and Bobt. Lorde ; also
lands (specified and tenants named; in
Bremmer, Aven and Bleishforde, — Beau-
lieu. Also the manors of Denmede Molens,
Burrant Hrfrbart, Harbarlyn and Bury,
Hants, and lands formerley in tenure of
John Dene and afterwards of William
Foster in Denmede, Chydon and Glud-
den, Hants, — Southwyke ; with appurten-
ances in Denrrxede, Chyden, Gludden,
Hameldon, Burraunte Harbart, Harbar-
lyne, and Bury, Hants ; also tithes of
Bury manor late in tenure of Ralph
Sampforde. Also the mansion place and
messuage, &c., called Payneshill in the
parishes of Mottesfont and Lokerley in
tenure of Robt. Kyrkeby, — Christchurch
Twynham. Also the close called West-
setley in tenure of John Draper in Brok-
nes parish, Hants, — Netley. Also the site
and mansion of Mycheldever rectory,
Hants, a meadow and certain woods
(named) in Mycheldever parish, and the
tithe grange and tithes of the chapel of
Popeham, Hants, — Hyde. Also the house
called " the abbott of Saynt Maryes of
Yorke's place'' in St. Peter's parish, near
Powles Wharf, London, viz., between
Peter Lane on the west and the cemetery
of St. Mary Magdalen's church on the
east, the cemetery of &t. Peter's church
on the south and the tenement of Matth.
Colthirst on the north. Westm., 20 Jan.
35 Hen. VIII. Del. Westm., 26 Jan.
—P.S. Pat. p. 10, m. 21.
43. Ant. Totto, the King's servant.
Grant of the office of serjeant painter ;
with 101. a year, and profits as enjoyed by
John Browne, Andrew Wright or any
other holder of the office. Grafton, 18
Oct. 35 Henry VIII. Del. Westm., 26
Jan.— P.S. Pat. p. 10, m. 24.
44. Bic. Goodeyere and Wm. Gower.
Grant in fee, for 2711. 8s. ILJd., of the
manor of Temple Lawerne alias Temple
Lauherne, Wore., in tenure of the said
Ric. and Agnes his wife and their sons
John and Ric., — Ballsall preceptory,
Warw., and St. John's of Jerusalem ; with
a wood called Byrche Coppe in Lawerne,
and appurtenances in the parish of Sent
Jonys (blank), Wore. Also pasture
called Russelles End in the parish of
Upton on Severn, Wore., in tenure of
John Eton, and a messuage and lands
called Gelys, in Upton, in tenure of Wm.
Pynnock and Joan his wife and John their
son, — Ulinor Malvcrnc priury. Westm.,
16 Jan. 85 Hen. VIII. Del. Westm.,
26 Jan.— P.S. Pat. p. 10, m. 29.
85 HENUY VIII.
I.-.H.
45. Wm. Dowdyng. Warrant for the
issue of a general livery of lands a*
brother and heir of Grace Vila vile, who.
according to an office found upon her
death, died on Saturday before 8t Valen-
tine g Day if I !!,.,. MIL, seised of a
moiety of the manor of lYnm\ neth and
of lands specified in Bewnmrris* 1'entrHith
and Bodvillok, co. AUK^M-U nearly viilne
of each punvl K'^'H). 1 JUIH- :j.'i Hi-n.
V1I1. Ih-l. \\Ystm., '2i; Jun. 3o H, n. VIII.
— P.S. (Sigurd by Win. lord St. John, .1 .
Hynde and John Sewnter.) Pat. p. 13,
m. 18.
46. Percival Wharton, elk. Grant of
the free chapel or perpetual chantry within
the castle of Penryth in Penryth parish,
Cumb., vicf Win. Idle, elk., dec. Wcstm.,
21 Jan. 35 Hen. VIII. Del. Westm., 26
Jan.— P.S. Pat. p. 18, m. 16.
47. Sir Kic. Page, the King's servant.
Grant for life (in return for his surrender
of the office of chief steward of the lord-
ship of Beverley, receiver of the lordship,
keeper of the park, Ac., and recorder of
the town of Hulli of Flam ps ted manor,
Herts, parcel of Warwykes landes.
Westm., 22 Jan. 35 Hen. VIII. Del.
Westm., 26 Jan.— P.S. Pat. p. 18, m. J6.
48. John Cokk, of I3roxborne, Herts.
Grant, in fee, for 1,33»J. 12«. (M., of two
water mills, called Broxborno Mylles in
Broxborne, and " le lokk " upon the river
Lee in Broxborne parish, Herts, and
Nasyng pariah, Essex, through which lock
the water is carried from the river to the
mills ; also Broxborne manor, Herts and
Essex, and woods of 70 ac. called Brox-
borne Wood, Broderedyng and Longe-
hedge in Broxborne, Herts. — St. John'* of
Jerutaltm; Tewyng manor, Herts, and
woods of 35 ac. called Swannell Grove,
Punchehed Coppyes and Westley Wood
in Tewyng, and the advowson of Tewyng
rectory,— St. Hartholointtc's mon., nt-st
1\ fit Sniijthffld, London ; three closes,
40 ac., called lex, Hydes and lands called
I nges Landes in Iseldon, Midd., —
CbrwMMU mon.; a meadow cullfl
Hastynges Mcade. 16 ac., in Hakeney,
Midd., — St. John1* of Jeru*alein\ two
meadows called Sextens, one called
Gurdona and one called Flegmede in the
parish of St. Mary Magdalene beside
Barmondesey, SUIT. — Barmondeiry mon. ;
and three mesjuages. in tenure of Thos.
Sturge and Robt. 1'arkyns. and rent of '2*.
and sen-ice from John Cave, in Tedyng-
worthe, Leic.,— Catitbye prior;/, Silit. Also
Shere manor, SUIT., with appurtenances,
in Shere and Bruere, parcel of lands
granted to the late Queen Jane for life.
Westm., 16 Jan. 35 Hi-n. VIII. Del.
Westm., 27 Jan.— P.S. Pot. p. 10, m. 18.
49. Sir John Guldeforde. the King's
servant, and Aluered Bandolfx. Grant
in fee, for 583*. 18j. Id., of Huntyngfelde
manor, Kent, parcel of possessions of Sir
Simon de Barley, attainted, in tenure of
John Cole, chaplain, with appurtenance*
txeling, Stalleafelde and Throughley,
K- nt. Also a mewuage called le Lodge,
with landn called le West Park of Wrote-
h.ini. Kent., parcel of the land* of Wm.
lute abp. of Canterbury granted to the
King by Thos. now abp. of Canterbury,
in tenure of Thos. Darcy. Also toe
. manor of Wythyes, Sotni.,— GlaM tonbury ;
1 with appurtenances in Shapwike and
\Vythyen. Soma. Oking. 8 Dec. 35 Hen.
I VIII. Del. Westm.. 37 Jan.-P.8. Pat.
p. 10, m. 19
50. Wm. and Fras. Sheldon. Grant,
in fee, for 1,8041. *.«. 1 1.W.. <«f WannyiiK-
ton manor, Warw. ; with pensions of
13*. 4d. out of Warmyngton rectory and
6*. 8d. out of Willey rectory, Warw.,—
U i tit. i in priory, Som*. ; the manor of
Tadlyngton aliti* Talton. Wore. ; three
quartern of land called Beamons lying
in the fields of Brodmerston, Glouc.,
beyond the river be.-ide Quinton. and
4 ac. of land in the same fields towards
(Clinton, leased to Thos. liusshell, which
belonged to Evesham, as lately purchased
by the abbot, and all possessions of
Kvesham in Brodmerston : — Evetham.
A messuage in Dormyston, Wore., in
tenure of Robt. Hobyns and KHz. his
wife and one of her sons, and the chapel
and its cemetery of Dormyston. and the
mansion and barn in Dormyston called
le Personage, with a croft called Gorys
adjoining it, in tenure of Humph. Yarde-
ley, elk., — Studley priory, H'arir. ; a
moiety of the manor and lordship of
Quenehill, Wore., in tenure of Thos.
Wethers ton, — Tcwketbitry ; the manor of
Abryghton aliat Abburton, Wore. ; with
three parcels of land (named and tenants
named) there, and the advowson of
Abrighton rectory, and all lands in Upton
tsnodesby, and Collesden, Wore., which
belonged to Pershore, in tenure of Ralph
Sheldon : — Perthore. The manor, grange,
farm and tenement of By nion. Warw.. with
appurtenances in Bynton and Drayton.
leased to Ric. Aston, and a fishery in the
water of A ven at the bridge of Bynton,
with certain " lez neytels" and meadows
(described) leased to Ric. Milward,—
ltorde$ley ; a messuage. Ac. (tenants
named), called Pytehouse in Knightwyke,
Wore., — Minor Malvern priory ; a messu-
age, Ac., in Belley, Wore., in tenure of
Win. 1'iiync, which belonged to Ai
mon., 11 aw., and to Thos. Crumwell earl
of Essex, attainted ; lands in Alderleghe.
Chesh.. in tenure of Sir Edw. Fytton,—
Delacret num., Stn/. A wood of 1J ac.
called Qoenehill Grove in Ryppeley
parish. Glouc.. — Trvtburyt ; and a wood
of 4 ac. called Priors Grove in Beley,—
AlceMter. Also the advowson of Wannyng-
ton rectory, Warw. ; and all appurten-
ances of th« premises in Warmyngton,
35 HENRY VIII.
1544.
80-
GRANTS in JANUARY, 1544. — cont.
Ullesthorpe and Willey, Warw., in Tad-
lington alias Tradlington alias Talton,
Crombe, Advescott, Newbold and Dor-
lingscott, Wore., and in Quenehill and
Ripple, Glouc., and in Abryghton alias
Aburton, Upton Snoddisby and Collesden,
Wore., and in Bynton and Dray ton,
Warw. Westm., 16 Jan. 35 Hen. VIII.
Del. Westm., 27 Jan.— P.S. Pat. p. 10,
m. 30.
51. Sir Wm. Harbert, a gentleman of
the Privy Chamber. Power at any time
to retain 30 men in his livery and badge.
Westm., 20 Jan. 35 Hen. VIII. Del.
Westm., 27 Jan.— P.S. Pat. p. 14, m. 30.
52. Ant. White, leatherseller, and
Thos. Gossl[yng], merchant, of London.
Licence to bring into the realm 25 tuns of
Gascon wine and 8 packs of canvas and
lokeram which they have bought in the
parts of Garnesey. Westm., 22 Jan. 35
Hen. VIII. Del. Westm., 27 Jan.— P.S.
In English. Pat. p. 18. m. 16.
53. John Reconger, Rog. de Prate,
John Roysson, Peter del Peche, John
Sadler, Harry Emerson, John Bourstier
and Arnold de Salanova, merchant of
France. Licence " during these present
wars and one year after" to export tin,
lead, woollen cloth, and all other merchan-
dise ; and to import Thoulouse woad,
wool, card, canvas, writing paper, wines,
" proynes," Normandy glasses, sewing
thread and all other wares, and sell such
of them as the King does not wish to buy.
Westm., 26 Jan. 35 Hen. VIII. Del.
• Westm., 28 Jan.— P.S. In English.
French Roll 36 Hen. VIII., m. 2.
54. Yorks. Commission to John
Hynde, King's serjeant at law, Edm.
Molyneux, King's serjeant at law, Win.
Babthorp and Ant. Hamond to make inq.
p.m. on the lands and heir of Thos.
Blacheye. 29 Jan. Pat. 35 Hen. VIII,,
p. 4, TH. 12d.
55. Adam Wynthropp. Grant, in fee,
for 408J. 18*. 3d., of Groton manor, Suff.,
with appurtenances in Groton, Boxford,
and Edwardston, Suff., the advowson of
Groton rectory, and woods called Growton
Wood, 37 ac., and Howewood, 4 ac., in
Groton parish,— Bury ,S't. Edmund 'x.
Westm., 27 Jan. 35 Hen. VIII. Del.
Westm., 29 Jan.— P.S. Pat. p. 14, m. 31.
56. Humph. Coles. Custody of a
moiety of Exwike manor and lands in
Excester, Chatforde, Hollocombe, Holdes-
worthie and Newporte, Devon, and a
messuage in Yearcombe, Soms., which
belonged to llobt. Birt, dec., and are in
the King's hands by minority of John
Birt, kinsman and next heir of the said
Robt. ; with wardship and marriage of
the said heir. Westm., 21 Jan. 35 Hen.
VIII. Del. Westm., 29 Jan.— P.S. Pat.
36 Hen. VIII., p. 18, m. 41.
57. Ant. Harvy, the King's servant.
Lease of the house or chief mansion of
the manor of Columpun. Devon, with the
demesne lands or barton (parcels named),
which belonged to Henry marquis of
Exeter attained; for 21 years, at 151. rent.
Westm., 21 Jan. 35 Hen. VIII. Del.
Westm., 29 Jan.— P.S. Pat. 36 Hen.
VIII., p. 18, m. 41.
58. Fras. Palmes. Livery of lands as
s. and h. of Brian Palmes. Del. Westm.,
30 Jan. 35 Hen. VIII.— S.B. (Signed
by Wm. lord St. John, J. Hynde and John
Seicster.) Pat. p. 7, m. 4.
59. Francis Palmes. Livery of lands
as s. and h. of Brian Palmes, dec.
Westm., 30 Jan. Pat. 35 Hen. VIII., p.
7, m. 31. (Marked : " vacat quia aliter
antea.")
60. Ric. Audeley, an equerry of the
Stable. Lease of Newton rectory, Dors.,
in tenure of Chr. Lyat, with a tithe barn,
dovecot and lands called le Combz lying
about the manor of Newton, and 3 ac. of
meadow called Strete and Macell in New-
ton ; which belonged to Glastonbury
abbey ; for 21 years ; at 121. rent. Ampt-
hill, 18 Nov. 35 Hen. VIII. Del. Westm.
30 Jan.— P.S. Pat. p. 10, m. 20.
61. John Kingesmyll. Grant, in fee,
for 2432. 9s. 4d., of the manor and the
rectory of Woodecote, Hants., — St. John's
of Jerusalem ; with woods called Bitfanger
Copp (20 ac.), Frith Copp (26 ac.), Innerst
Copp (7 ac.), and Sudgarston Copp (20 ac.)
in Woodcote parish ; also the advowson of
the vicarage of Woodcote. Westm., 27
Jan. 35 Hen. VIII. Del. Westm., 30 Jan.
—P.S.
62. David Hobbes. Fiat for his appoint-
ment as searcher in the port of Bridge-
water. 30 Jan. 35 Hen. VIII.— S.B.
(Signed by Norfolk ; with certificate of
security given in the Exchequer signed by
Chr. More.)
63. John Purvey. Lease of a pasture
called Woodcrofte in tenure of Ric.
Hampden, parcel of Thorneburye manor,
Glouc., parcel of Buckyngham's Landes ;
for 21 years ; at 100s. rent and 20d.
increase. Del. 31 Jan. 35 Hen. VIII.—
S.B. (Signed by Daunce, Southwell and
Moyle.) Pat. p. 10, m. 28.
35 HENRY VIII.
II
ir.H.
64. Licences to alienate lands* (from
Patent Roll, 35 Hen. VII 1.) :—
Edw. Wanton and Oeo. Wanton (s. and
h. of Eli*, late wife of the said Edw.,
dec., d. and h. apparent while she lived of
Marg. Harvy, late wife of Sir George
Harvy, dec., one of the daughters and
heirs of John Stanfordc of Stached. n.
Beds., dec.) to Sir John Mordaunt lord
MorJaunt. Moiety of Stacheden manor.
Westzn., 3rd Jan. P. 7, m. 31.
Lord Chancellor Audeley to Win.
Fitehe, of Canfeld Parva. Jlectory and
patronage of the parish church of Lyn-
descll, Essex, with the advowson of the
vicarage, — Walden mon. ; also a pension
of 10*. and tithes in Lynzele alia*
Lyndesell, — St. Alban'* mon. (3rd.) P.
1L'. H,. 21.
Hie. Andrewes. of Hayles, Glouc., and
Nic. Temple to Arthur Porter. Site and
chief messuage of Pitchcombe manor,
Glouc., lands in tenure of Win. Gardyner,
and his family (named) in Pitchcombe,
and a wood of 47 ac. called Pitchcombe
Wood, — St. Peter'* mon., Gloucetttr ; and
lands ( specified and tenants named)
beside Hempstede church, in co. city of
Gloucester, and in Sudmede, — Lanthony
priori/. (4th.) P. 7, m. 31.
Sir Robt. Southwell and Margaret his
wife to Robt. Bristowe. Horley manor
and lands (extent given) in Horley, Sut-
ton and Cullisdon, Surr., with the rectory
and advowson of the church of Horley.
(4th. . P. 13, m. 17.
Hen. Cartwright, of Miche Bryckyll,
Bucks, to Wm. Faunt and Wm. Polle. for
Ambrose Cave. Rotheley manor, Leic.
(5th.) P. 12, m. 29.
Leonard Huchynson, elk., and Wm.
Nyxson to Sir Thos. lord Wryothesley.
All lands in Crowelton, Ntht.. which
belonged to Dyngley preceptory and to St.
John's of Jerusalem. (18th. i P. 4. m. 15.
Win. Thomas to Sir Arthur Darcy.
Reversion of Bcddon manor, Berks, and
the said manor, parcel of possessions of
the late countess of Somerset called le
Coopersionerslandes. [The preamble
quotes a lease of 26 Feb. 11 Hen. VIII. of
the manor to Robt. Sewoy, a life grant,
17 Sept. 12 Hen. VIII.. of it. in reversion,
to Sir Wm. Fitzwilliam, late earl of
Southampton, and Mabel his wife, and
a grant of it to the said Wm. Thomas.]
(20th.) P. 12, m. 19.
Henry earl of Cumberland and Alienor
his wife to Sir Ant. Browne, K.G. Manor
of Shalforde Clyfford, SUIT., with 60
messuages &c., in Shalford nli>i* Alford,
Wotton and Dunsfeld. i20th.» P. 12,
m. 22.
John Jennyns to Thos. Bromley, King's
Serjeant at law. Oxenbold manor, Salop,
and lands leased with it to John Peers In
Oxenbold,— Wtnloek priory. i23rd.)P.12,
m. 26.
Hugh Losse and Tho». Bowcher to
Robt. Perye and Joan his wife and the
heirs of the body of the said Robt, with
contingent remainder to Roland, bastard
son of the said Robt., and bin heir*.
Numerous messuages. Ac. (tenant* named),
in Charterhouse Lane, in St. Sepulchre's
parish, London,— Charter houte. (23rd)
P. 13. m. 12.
Robt. Perye to Hen. Foster and Ric.
Aleyn (to be regranted before Candlemas
next to the said Robt. and Joan his wife
and the heirs of the body of the said
Robt., with contingent remainder to
Roland, bastard son of the said Robt., and
his heirs). Two messuages in Charterhouse
Lane, London. (23rd.) P. 13, m. 12.
John Hynde. one of the King's serjeanU
at law, to John Shurpe. Black Friars in
Derby, with lands in St. Werburges parish
there, and a rent of 5*. from a tenement
in Oslaston, Herb., late in tenure of Sir
John Porte, dec., which belonged to the
said Friars. (24th.) P 4, m. 15.
Hen. Tyrrell to Benjamin Gunston and
his heirs, to be regranted to the said Hen.
for life with remainder to Thotnasina
Tyrrell his wife and his heirs male by her,
with contingent remainders to the heirs
male of the body of Sir Thos. Tyrrell,
father of the said Henry, and to the right
heirs of the said Henry. Moiety of the
manor of Sampford Magna. 200 ac. of
land, d-c. (24th.) P. 12. m. 29.
Wm. Eccleiiton to Robt. *fth«hH-
Advowson of Norton rectory, Sufi.
(25th.) P. 13, m. 13.
The same to John Rydgewaye. Messu-
age. Ac., in tenure of Barnard Smythe, in
Tottun parish at the east side of the town
of Tottun (boundaries given), — Marquit
of Exeter. (25th J P. 13 m. 13.
The mayor and burgesses of Gloucester
to Wm. Michell. Cottage in tenure of
Wm. Michell, opposite Barton Abbots,
and pasture called le Netherhide parcel of
the demesnes of the manor of Barton
Abbots, in St. Michael's parish, co. city of
Gloucester,— St. Peter'i mon. (26th.)
P. 13, m. 17.
The same to John San ford. MeMoage,
water-mill and a fulling-mill called
Corneham Mill, d-c., in tenure of John
Sun ford in Stonehous parish, Glouc , —
St. Peter'» won. r_>r,th. P. 13. m. 17.
Sir Thos. lord Sandys and lady Eliz.
his wife to Ric. Petye. Four messuages,
d-c.. in Ilmyngton and Foxoote. Warw.
(tenants named). (27th.) P. 12. m. 29.
\Vm. Cartwryght to Nic. Bacon, of
London. Rugge rectory. Herts.,— \r.
Albant mon. (29th ) P. 13, m, 13.
• These licences will hereafter be found placed together in a body at the end of the
Grants of each month. All are dated at Westminster. In the abstracts the day of the
month appears in parentheses before the reference to part and membrane of the Patent
Roll of the year.
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85 HENRY VIII.
1544.
IFeb.
R. o.
[Spanish
Calendar,
vn. 44.]
81. HENRY VIII. to CHARLES V.°
It has been shown you, both by the bp. of London and Seigneur
de Brian, lately our ambassadors, and by -our ambassador now resident
with you, how the Scots, by invading our countries and breaking their faith
and contravening their oaths, seals and promises, compelled us to take arms
against them as enemies ; and thereupon our said ambassadors sued that the
Scots might also in your realms be taken for common enemies, and were
answered that, upon our giving you authentic information that war was open
between us and the Scots, you would take them as enemies, conformably to
the treaties between us. Writes this to signify that he reputes the Scots
his enemies, for the reasons aforesaid, as will be declared more fully by his
ambassador, for whom he begs credence.
Fr. Modern transcript of a contemporary copy at Vienna, p. 1.
1 Feb. 82. WILLIAM LATIMER.
R- °- Bill of receipt by Edmund bp. of London, from Wm. Latymer,
master of the College of St. Lawrence Pulteney, of 11. 19s. 9d. for an
annual pension and 11. 8s. IQd. for the first payment of a subsidy, due to
the King at Christmas last, by authority of Parliament. 1 Feb.
85 Hen. VIII. Signed by Thos. Staunton, the Bishop's vice-collector, who
adds note of a further receipt of 25s. from four stipendiaries.
A small printed paper icith spaces left for names and amounts.
IFeb.
Add. MS.
32,653, f. 270.
B. M.
Hamilton
Papers,
n., No. 100.
83. SUFFOLK to HENRY VIII.
Has received his letters dated Westm., 29 Jan., for an invasion of
Scotland in March (points recapitulated). It is impossible to furnish
necessaries for either army within so short a time. Even if bread and
drink and grain might be purveyed, the carriages, which must be 500 at
least, each to carry a ton, are not in this country and " must be purveyed
where the great oxen and the great wains be." Grass and fodder is spent and
spoilt about Edinburgh by the Scottish armies lately there, and is also
spoilt on the Borders ; and the Scots are determined, if an army is sent
in before grass time, and no aid comes from France and Denmark, to rid
away what grain they can and burn the rest. Provender for 20 days,
giving each beast but a peck a day, would require 8,000 qr. and 800 carts to
carry it in. Has thus declared his mind ; but, if the King or the Council
think that it may be done, he will do his best to set it forward. Darnton,
1 Feb. Signed.
I 'p. 3. Add. Sealed. Endd. : 1548.
2 Feb.
R. O.
[Spanish
Calendar.
vii. 24.]
84. CHAPUYS to CHARLES V.
Four days ago received his letters of the 14th ult. ; and, thereupon,
made every effort to persuade the King's Council to declare the duke of
Holstein enemy, especially if they insisted upon the Emperor's so declaring
the Scots. After consulting the King several times, they answered that it
was scarcely less important to the Emperor to declare against the Scots
than it was to their master ; for to do so would withdraw the Scots from
the amity of France and be no small blow to the French, whereas if the
Scots (with the aid of the French) were to invade this realm the Emperor
would be bound to great expenses for the defence. As to the declaration
• The R. 0. transcript is from an undated copy, but the original letter also is at
Vimna dated Westm. 1 Feb. (Sp. Calendar, VII. No. 23).
85 HENRY VTTI. 17
1544.
against Holstein, they pray the Emperor to consider that the Duke cannot
invade or harm his countries, and that it would be very inconvenient to
this realm which has great trade in that quarter and from thence obtains
all necessaries for shipbuilding ; and, moreover, it might cause the I >
th French assi-Mixv) to pass, or send Alumina, into Scotland to invade
this realm ; also the English have much goods in Denmark which w.
bo all lost; and, lastly, just as the Emperor wished to be sufficiently
certified of the overture of the war between them and the Scots, BO they
ought to be sufficiently instructed of the causes whereby the King m ;
lawfully declare against Holstein. Could not persuade them otherwise,
they not doubting, as they said, but that the Emperor would forthwith
proclaim the Scots enemies, and requiring Chapuys to beg him to do so.
They informed him that the King hod, for the Emperor's sake, released the
Milanese physician imprisoned for maintaining the Pope's authority0, in
whose favour the Emperor wrote.
Three days ago arrived a king of arms of Scotland! to demand safe-
conduct for three or four ambassadors from the Estates of Scotland. The
Council said nothing about his charge, but one of Chapuys's men learnt
from him that Scotland desired only peace with this King and would not
contravene the treaty last mode, but meant that the marriage capitulated
between the Prince of Wales and Princess of Scotland should take place
when the parties attained suitable age. Those here give little credit to this
language, but provide for the frontiers of Scotland more diligently than
ever. There are daily forays but hitherto to the disadvantage of the Scots.
Understands that the same herald pressed for a passport and safe-conduct
for the patriarch of Aquilea, who wished to return this way.
After several disputes and altercations, the King has unwillingly consented
that safe-conducts granted by the Emperor and Queen of Hungary shall bo-
observed ; but those who bring merchandise out of France are not to sell
it here.
This King and those about him could scarcely contain themselves with
laughter (a paine se sont ilz p?n sonler tie rire) at the new conscience of the
king of France ; and this King hopes that, whosoever gives him absolution
for his wicked practices with the Turk, the Emperor and himself will give
the penance.
Must not forget to say that this King thinks to gratify the Emperor by
avowing the stlfe-conducts as above, which will be observed, provided that
those of Flanders lade no artillery, munition, arms or victuals for France ;
also that the Council made no mention of the two points proposed to the
Emperor by their ambassadors, viz., touching the Spanish arquebusiers and
the r,-nti,-Mii? (1,-nier. London, 2 Feb. lf>l 1.
/•>. M,i,l,-rn tnuwrii't »f tin- «ii<iimd<it Vienna, pp. 4. Original endd. :
"receues en Spiere, le xie dud. mois 1548."
2 Feb. 85. CHAPUYS to the QUEEN OF HUNGARY.
R. o. Has received her letters of the 22nd ult., chie6y concerning the
[Spanish solicitation of this King to declare the duke of Holstein enemy ; in which
Chapuys could effect only what she will see by the copy herewith of his
letters to the Emperor. The herrings mentioned in her letter were already
sold, and the Council added to former excuses that last year their people,
for several reasons, were not in Iceland for ling and other fish, and, being
unable to obtain provision elsewhere, had retained all the herrings
safe-conducts of their Majesties would be observed, but always with
• Balthasar Guerci. t ROM herald. Set No. 68.
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35 HENRY VIII.
1544.
85. CHAPUYS to the QUEEN OF HUNGAKY — cont.
condition that they do not intend that merchandise coming from France
should be brought from Flanders or elsewhere ; as she will see by the said
copy. The King took well her declaration to his ambassador of the propoa
of the Legate and her allowance (notwithstanding the declaration against
the Scots) of the King's safe-conducts, in which Chapuys thinks that those u-ho
ir/.s7i to use these safe-conducts should ask her confirmation of them. London,
2 Feb. 1544.
Fr. Modern transcript of the original at Vienna, pp. 2.
ii. Note appended to the preceding of another letter of the same date in
which Chapuys begs the Queen to use her benignity towards Count
Bernardin de Sainct Boniface, and thus gratify the King.
Fr.
2 Feb.
86. SUFFOLK to HENRY VIII.
Add. MS. Begs pardon for omitting, in his last, to answer some points in the
32,653, f. 272. King's letters. Thanks for offer of the leading of the enterprise upon
Hamilton Edinburgh in March, wherein he trusts to do service and yet have time to
Papers, wait upon the King into France. If this go forward, begs that Hertford,
n., No. 161. my lord Admiral (or else lord Parre) and Mr. Comptroller may be sent to
assist him. Mr. Bowes also might do good service. As to men in these
parts who can skill in conducting an army, has had no experience of any of
them ; but Norfolk, Brown, Hartford and Mr. Comptroller can tell which
are meetest. Darneton, 2 Feb. Siyned.
Pp. 3. Add. Sealed. Endd.
3 Feb. 87. CHAPUYS to the QUEEN OF HUNGARY.
The letter noticed in Spanish Calendar VII., No. 28, as of this date
is of the 2nd Feb. See No. 85 (§ii).
4 Feb.
Royal MS.
7 C. xvi, f . 52.
B. M.
88. JEWELLERY.
List of jewellery headed: 4 Feb. 35 Henry VIII., in portu London: —
" T. Xpro. Carcano all. per quand. bergain. et per licenc. D'ni Eegis
sibi concess.
" One martron skynne with the head and claws of gold, the head gar-
nished with iij emeralds, ij diamonds and iij rubies. A carcan of gold gar-
nished with iiij great table diamonds, iiij great rocke rubies, viij great
pearls and a pearl pendant." And a chain, a girdle, two crosses and two
rings, all of gold, similarly described.
P. I.
4 Feb.
89. THE PRIVY COUNCIL to WOTTON.
R. 0. The King has seen his letters from Colen, of his discourse with
St. P., ix. 592. Mons. de Bure (about serving the King with 2,000 Almains) and his com-
munication with Grandvela ; and requires him to obtain from Grandvela a
book of the ordinary "sould" which the Emperor pays, as a guide in
proceedings with De Buren and in obtaining horsemen out of Almain.
The Emperor's ambassador, by commission of the Lady Kegent, said
that the Scots should be declared enemies by the Emperor if the King
would so declare the duke of Hoist, king of Denmark, for enemy ; adding
that, to gratify the King, the Emperor would continue to take for friends
35 HENRY VIII.
49
1544,
4 Feb.
Add. MS.
28,593, f. 302.
I:. M.
[Spanish
Calendar,
MI. 31.]
such Scots as had the King's safe-conduct ; and pressing for the King's
pleasure touching the safe-conducts which the Emperor granted to
merchants to repair to France.
The reply was (1) that the King marvelled at this apparent wish to
frustrate the treaty; for, upon the first request about the Scots, the
Emperor remitted the matter to the Lady Regent, then, upon
request to Grand vela, an "authentic declaration" was required (sent
herewith), and now, upon the third request, conveyed by the Viceroy to
the Lady Regent, comes this addition of the duke of Hoist, showing plainly
" that the other answers were only dilatory." If the Duke was to be so
declared the Emperor should first satisfy the King and then observe such
order in "authentic signification " as the King now does. The Duke has
made no such invasion that, by the treaty, he should be declared enemy ;
and, if he had, it was not now expedient thus to cause him to send aid into
Scotland and encourage the Scots to invade this realm (when the Emperor
should be at like charge to aid the King against the Scots as the King was
at lost year to aid the Emperor against the French). The King's policy of
entertaining certain lords of Scotland against the practises of France and
making " fair weather " with the Duke benefits the Emperor ; and the Duke,
who is poor, has in his country great substance of our merchants' goods,
whereas the Emperor's merchants have no trade into Scotland. These
reasons satisfied the Ambassador, who promised to write for the Scots to be
declared enemies without delay, passing over the request about the Duke.
(2.) As to the Emperor's accepting such Scots as hod the King's safe-
conduct ; the King was glad to see such conformity, but it was not to be
accounted for gratification, considering that the King finds no fault that
the Emperor retains both Italians and Frenchmen, who should else be
common enemies; just as the King retains Scots who would otherwise
strengthen the French.
(8.) As to the safe-conducts ; the King is content, provided that the
Emperor will be content with such safe-conducts as he will grant, and that
no victuals, munition or artillery are carried into France, and provided that
wares brought out of France are not brought into this realm contrary to
the late proclamation, for this realm has been so hindered by trash brought
from thence during the amity that the King intends now to establish acts
to avoid that inconvenience hereafter.
By solicitation of the patriarch from Rome and the Cardinal, such lords
as pretended to be the King's friends in Scotland have joined the adverse
party and made a "solemn procession ; " but the King's friends still intimate
that they are his in heart and have only ceded to force. Now suit is made
in the name of all that the King should hear ambassadors, but the King will
give no hearkening unless they will profess to observe the treaty lately
concluded, and sent hither sealed by their commissioner; foroth.r.
were vain to give ear to them, "as men with whom, for want of faith,
nothing can be surely bargained and agreed."
Draft in < lartliner's hand, corrected hi/ I'lnii-t, pp. 10. Endd. : Minute to
Dr. Wotton and Dr. Layton, iiij° Feb. 1543.°
90. PRINCE PHILIP OF SPAIN to CHAPUYS.
Has received his letters of 9 and 29 Nov. and is sorry for his illness.
Prays God to give him the health which, by what he writes of that realm
and Scotland, he needs. Rejoices much that the King's affairs go so well ;
and would have him continue to write of the King and the Emperor,
• This letter itself was clearly addressed to Wotton, but a copy of it no doubt w.
to Layton, with a letter to himself, of which no separate draft seem* to hare been
preserved.
2171.- D
50
35 HENRY VIII.
1544.
90. PRINCE PHILIP OF SPAIN to CHAPUYS — cont.
because by the Eastern sea, owing to the Turkish .armada wintering in
France, it is difficult to get news. It is here Jearnt that Don Fernando de
Gonzago went to the King on the Emperor's behalf. Desires to know the
result. As the armadas of the Turk and of France are wintering
respectively in Tolon and Marseilles, the Spanish coasts make preparations
against an attack next spring.
The writer and the Princess celebrated their marriage at Salamanca on
15 Nov. and afterwards came to this town. Has been a little unwell for
some days, but feels better. Chapuys shall inform the King who, as a
friend and confederate, will doubtless be pleased. He shall also give the
Princess the writer's good news, who will be glad to learn hers.
Spanish, pp. 3. Modern copy from Simancas, headed : Copia de minuta de
carta del Principe al Embaxador de Ynglaterra, de Valladolid, a iiii de
Hebrero 1544.
Add. MS.
32.6o3, f. 244.
B. M.
Hamilton
Papers,
ii., No. 164.
Add. MS.
3-J i;.->:{, f '239.
B. M.
Hamilton
Papers.
ii., No. 1G3.
91. HENRY VIII. to CARDINAL BETOUN.
Has by bearer0 received his letter showing how he travails by words
to dispel the opinion which his deeds have raised, persuading that he means
the quietness of both realms when he has practised the contrary. Arran in
the name of the whole realm concluded and ratified articles of peace and
marriage, which were approved by the seven personages whom Betoun,
at his unlawful assembly at Lythcoo, sent to convene with seven of Arran's
party ; which fourteen personages also took order that, as Betoun feared to
come to Edinburgh, and Argile and Huntley had to repair home, a
Parliament should be held 20 days later, when Betoun would appear and
give his consent to the articles, and, if the matter might not be deferred so
long, Arran should, with such lords as were near at hand, proceed to the
ratification. Nevertheless, contrary to the fair words he then gave to the
King's ambassador and now writes to the King, he has travailed to subvert
all that was determined, without respect to the wealth of his Sovereign Lady
and the realm, or to the shedding of Christian blood which might follow, —
whereby he has offended God, slandered his profession and used little
loyalty to his native country. If he intends " to meddle in the affairs of
the world, and to leave aside the charge of the office of a minister of God's
word " which he professed when made bishop, he should regard better the
honor and weal of that realm than he has done. The answer touching safe-
conduct for his ambassadors is given, by the King's Council, to his herald to
be declared to him and all the lords of the Council there.
Draft in Pai/et's hand, ]>p. 6.
2. "A memorial " of the answer made by the Privy Council to Rose
herald of Scotland to be declared to "all the lords and nobles of Scotland."
The King has considered the suit now made by Arran (substituted for
"certain of the nobles ") in the name of the nobles for a safe-conduct for
ambassadors. Like suit was made of late and answered by Suffolk,
lieutenant in the North, that if those who made it would join with the rest
of the lords and the whole Parliament of Scotland to perfect the treaty
lately concluded by Arran, as Governor, and the Parliament, and lay in the
hostages, and would send ambassadors for that, he (Suffolk) thought the
Kin-,' might be induced to give ear to their suit; but, if Arran and the
Cardinal reputed the treaties invalid, and, for delay, went about to treat
any other, the King would grant no safe-conduct for such a purpose, for if
Ross herald. See No. 58,
35 HENRY VI IT. 51
1541
the former treaties were of no force none could be mode of force. That
answer has not been thoroughly considered in Scotland ; for the present
suit is not set forth plainly but in words of doubtful meaning. The King's
answer is therefore that, if they will write plainly whether they wish to
perfect the treaty already concluded or to enter a new treaty, suitable an
will be made; and meanwhile it is Aryan's part (for whose comn.
the time* of trouble in Scotland, delay of entry of the prisoners was granted),
now that there is unity and quiet, as he writes, to Otim the prisoners
to make their entry.
I haft corrected by Pafft, j>j). 5.
H>. •• 8. Fair copy of § 2, with slight variations and some further corrections.
/'/'• 2. l-'.n<U.: Copie of the memorial delyvered to Boos herald.
5 Feb. 92. THE PRIVY COUNCIL to SUFFOLK.
A<ld. MS. The King has seen his letters to them of the — (blank) inst. and will
( 274. m ft <]ay or fcwo sen(j his formal resolution touching the main invasion ;
Hamilton ^or wu'c^ everything is to be prepared, and the writers are devising for the
I'lipcrs. King's satisfaction. Considering that the Scots, by desiring peace, seek to
ii., No. !»;•_' win time for sowing their corn and getting aid from Franco and Denmark,
and that the King's garrisons and others on the Borders, by forbearing to
make raids, are leaving furniture for the men whom the Scots intend to send
to the Borders in garrison, the King has determined that great raids shall
be made forthwith, sparing neither Douglasses nor others. Wharton shall
appoint Robert Maxwell, as hostage for his father, "a very short day to
come in," according to his promise to him and the Master of the Horse
(who now writes to him for that purpose), and on the night of the day so
appointed a great raid shall be made on his father's lands. If he comes in,
this shall bo alleged to be done because of his and his father's untruth ;
and if he comes not, that alone is sufficient. As Sir George Douglas and
his friends might think it strange to have their lands devastated, they am
to be informed that in case the Humes shall have Coldingham and Cobber-
spit given them by the Governor, as the King is informed, it is expedient
to waste them ; and, albeit Sir George still keep Coldingham and the rest,
it is necessary to overrun them that the Governor and Cardinal may think
him out of credit with the King. Assuring him that, sen-ing according to"
his promise, and as he and his brother are bound by the King's goodness,
he shall be recompensed. These raids to be done with speed, and so raid
upon raid, as the Council wrote before.
Where Dunlanrik complains, in his letters to Wharton, of the small
regard had to his charges, he having had but 200 cr. ; Wharton shall show
him that the fault is theirs who distributed the money, for the King meant
that both he and the sheriff of Ayr should have presently 600 cr. and also
yearly pensions, and has now appointed to each of them 800 cr. (for which
shift is to be made, and Suffolk shall, with all haste, receive " a mass of
money" from hence) and 500 cr. pension, provided they will swear to
serve the King, " as the rest have done," or else make promise in writing.
They are also to be put in hope of larger benefit if they serve effectually.
The King requires to know what works are necessary at Wark and
Berwike, and the cost. The comptroller of works at Berwike and the
master mason at Wark can certify it.
l>raft in Paget's haml.w. 6. End.l. : Mynute to the duke of Suffolk,
v° Februarii 1548.
52
35 HENRY VIII.
1544.
5 Feb.
r,.o.
93. CHAPUYS to the COUNCIL.
Sends letters from the Viceroy of Sicily, answering theirs received
by him at Dover. The Viceroy also sends a cipher for use of the two camps
in the field, which (the business approaching) shall be delivered as the King
shall command. The King has declared that inhabitants of the Emperor's
countries navigating into France shall not be molested ; but, as mariners
in all places are sufficiently ill conditioned, and delay sometimes causes the
loss of a ship, desires that the King will provide for the case by letters
patent with clause that transumpts signed by notary shall be as valid as
the original. Supposes that, as the conditions dictated to him made no
mention of French ships, the Emperor's merchants will be able to lade in
French ships (provided these ships are not armed), as those who last
obtained the King's safe-conducts were. Understands that here and at Eye
some of the herrings still remain to be sold. Begs that they may be
restored to the merchants, upon obligation not to sell them except at the
taxed price, whose credit would be suspected if the King's deputies sold them.
Refers to bearer for the affair of his physician and of the wines taken at
Gravizende. London, 5 Feb. 1544. Signed.
French, pp. 2. Add. Endd. : 1543.
94. ELEANOR COUNTESS OF RUTLAND to her Father, SIR WILLIAM
PASTON.
Her brother Leeke will have explained her chief business. Prays him
to move Henry Digby to go forward in the probation of her lord's testament
and touching the finding of the offices, and to keep her informed how he
proceeds. Sends "humble duty" to her mother. Belvoir, 5 Feb. Signed.
P. 1. Add.
7 Feb. 95. SUFFOLK to HENRY VIII.
Add. MS. Wrote, in his last, his opinion that an invasion of Scotland could
32 6p3'J[; 278> n°t be made in March for lack of forage and of carriages for 20 days'
Hamilton victual. Understanding, however, by the Council's last letters, the King's
Papers. earnestness to have it done, has devised a plan for it which he sends in a
ii., No. 165. book herewith. The chief causes of his devising the book, " and also the
proportion of victuals to be brought by sea to meet the army at Edinburgh,"
are, first, the saving of carriages for the whole 20 days' victuals and
provender (for, by this way, 80 carts, for all that belongs to the ordnance
and artillery, will suffice) ; and, secondly, that, as ships must be sent to
waft the things sent to Berwick, they may, with a little more strength,
go into the Fryethe. Darnton, 7 Feb. Signed.
Pp. 2. Add. Sealed. Endd.
5 Feb.
Add. MS.
27,447, f. 76.
13. M.
7 Feb.
R. O.
[Spanish
Calendar,
vii. 32.]
R. 0.
[Spanish
Calendar,
MI. 22.]
96. CHARLES V. to CHAPUYS.
Encloses the resolution he has taken upon the charge of Don
Fernando de Gonsaga at his return. It will serve for Chapuys's instruc-
tion. Spire, 7 Feb. 1548.
l-'r. Modern transcript of the original minute at Vienna, p. 1.
2. [The resolution mentioned above.]
It seems best to conform fully to the treaty made by the said Viceroy
and our Ambassador with the King's deputies, seeing that any opposition
(••nntradiction) or remonstrance could only generate irritation in the
English ; and, besides, the said treaty is entirely conformable to the pre-
ceding and adds nothing except as to the time of the army of
the sea, which is not unreasonable, and also the Queen does not
oppose it, by what she writes. As to the instance which was
Hindi- for assistance in the enterprise of Italy, and for which the
86 HENRY VIII. i.J
1544.
King of England granted 20,000 or. if be might be given 1,000 Spanish
harquebusiers, 600 of them paid by the Emperor for three months, this
1,000 Spaniards should be absolutely excused, both for the need of them
(as has already been answered) and because they would be unwilling to go
in such small number to the frontier of Scotland, as they have themselves
answered Don Fernande in his passing by Luxemburg. Our Ambassador
to advertise the King of the great provision which the Emperor now makes
on the side of Italy against the forces sent thither by the King of France to
hinder the common enterprise here ; in spite of which his Majesty remains
resolved to entirely fulfil his part, and is certain that the King of England
will likewise do his ; and to press for at least the 20,000 cr. without the
said condition of the Spaniards, not, however, persisting too much if he sees
them disinclined. Also it seems requisite to advertise our said Ambassador
to tell the King that, although the Emperor intended to use the Sieur de
Buren in his own array, to please the King he is content to give him the
Sieur de Buren, with the charge of the 2,000 horse and 2,000 lanceknechts ;
and desires the King to provide money to furnish the other 2,000 Almains
with whom he wishes to charge the Sieur de Buren, and also to provide
money quickly for the raising of the other 4,000 footmen and 2,000 horse,
in order that they may be good men and well equipped. If the said King
has not yet sent his deputies to the Queen in Flanders let him do it, to see
to the other provisions. As to furnishing some money to gain the Swiss,
our said Ambassador shall still try to induce the King thereto although
there is little or no hope.
The said Ambassador shall ascertain as much as possible from the
King and ministers touching the army there; and shall be vigilant and
continually advertise the Emperor and Queen of all preparations, and
whether there will be any difficulty ; how the King stands with the Scots
and whether they could hinder the army's marching in time ; whether the
French practise (tiennent (jtielque practiqnc) to turn the English from it; and
whether the King still wishes to come in person and who will have the
principal charge in his army. Whereas the King's Commissioners made
great instance to Don Fernande and the Ambassador for our army by sea
and the Sieur de Beures, admiral, or whoever has charge of jt, to be under
the English admiral (which was excused, and yet the commissioners asked
Don Fernande to speak to the Emperor therein) ; besides the reputation,
it seems that our army would thus only serve the King of England "ou
pour aller au coustel d'Escosse, et si vouldroient par cy apres qu'on feit
tousjours de ce coustel le semblable." Our Ambassador should persist in the
said excuse, and answer that there will bo no lack of co-operation. As to
the declaration required by the King of England against the Scots, the
thing is reasonable provided that he does the reciprocal against the duke
of Holstein, the Emperor's open enemy, who has defied his Ix>w Countries.
The Queen has replied well touching the safe-conducts, and there is now no
more td be said until answer comes from our said Ambassador.
The English ambassador here should be told that the Emperor entirely
agrees with what has been done by the Viceroy and our Ambassador and
the point of Mons. de Buren, for which he has pressed ; remitting the rest
to our said Ambassador.
/•Y. Modern transcript of a copy in cipher at Vienna, pp. 4.
8 Feb. 97. JOHN BANISTHR.
R. O. Grant to John Banister of the reversion of Beningburghe Grange,
Yorks., etc. Weatm., 8 Feb. 85 Hen. VIII. »' GRANTS in FKBRCABT,
No. 18.
Later copy, on 16 large paper leaves, tcriUen only on the one tide and fattau*
with a strip of parchment at the top.
54
35 HENRY VIII.
1544.
9 Feb.
Add. MS.
32,653, f. 280.
B. M.
Hamilton
Papers,
n., No. 166.
9 Feb.
Add. MS.
98. THE PRIVY COUNCIL to SUFFOLK.
Suffolk knows by sundry letters from henc.e the King's desire to
invade Scotland about March. Considering the difficulty, by reason of the
multitude of carriages required, Suffolk's second device, to increase the
Border garrisons by 2,000 men, is taken. Suffolk shall see this done
forthwith ; and (blank) Bowes is this day despatched to him with
10,OOOZ. Secondly, the King will send 15,000 soldiers and mariners to
land in the Frithe about Lithe and burn Edinburgh, if the castle will not
yield, and waste the country of Fife to St. Andrews. At the same time the
8,000 in garrison shall keep the Scottish borderers occupied, and a bruit
shall be raised that a main army is to enter by land. As the men and
ships must mostly be levied within Suffolk's office, he is to certify where
and within what time they may be ready ; and send to Newcastle (which is
thought the meetest place for them to mount the sea), Hull and other
havens to stay all ships, and cause owners to put them ready for service at
a day's warning ; and send hither the names of the owners and all his
devices to further this enterprise, giving out that, being appointed (as he is)
to wait upon the King into France, he means to ship himself and his folk
there and meet the King at Calays.
Draft, ]>]>. 3. Endd. : Mynute to the duke of Suffolk, ix° Februarii 1543.
99. SUFFOLK and TUNSTALL to the COUNCIL.
Enclose a letter of Wharton's with a letter of Angus and Robert
B M Maxwell jointly, a letter of Robert Maxwell's apart, and a copy of a bill
Hamilton from the Elwoodes, showing that the Scots make assembly. The purpose is
Papers, uncertain ; but, as th"e Governor comes down in person, Suffolk has warned
n., No. 167. the wardens of the East and Middle Marches, when they know that the
Scots assemble, to fire beacons, proclaiming that all between 60 and 16
• shall be ready to go towards the Borders at the burning of the beacons.
Suffolk has also written to Wharton to make a raid in the West Borders,
and has made like proclamation here in the Bishopric, and intends to go
to Alnwik, having stayed the raid that should have been made, so that if
the Scots come on they may be fresh to defend the Borders. The raising
of the King's people shall be to good purpose, for they shall not return
without doing some notable exploit. Suffolk will not call any part of
Yorkshire nor go further than Alnwik unless he see cause ; and has
commanded Wharton to call for the entry of Robert Maxwell. Beg for
money with haste. Had to borrow from Mr. Shelley, of the victualling
money, to pay the garrisons for 14 days. Darntone, 9 Feb. Signed.
Pp. 2. Add. Eruld. : 1543.
9 Feb.
11 Feb.
Harl. MS.
142, f. 1%.
B.M
Soc.of Antiq ,
Prod, n. 130.
100. The QUEEN OF HUNGARY to CHAPUYS.
The letter placed under this date in the Spanish Calendar will bo
found under the 19 Jan. See No. 47 note.
101. FUEL IN LONDON.
Proclamation, made 11 Feb. 35 Hen. VIII., licensing all persons,
until 1 March next, to sell fuel in London though it be not of the assize
required by the late Statute : as transport by water of fuel which should
have been sold before the Act came into force, at Candlemas, was hindered
by the continual frosts and ice.
Modern copy, pp. 2.
2. Another modern copy.
/'. 1.
85 HENRY VIII. 55
1544.
11 Feb. 102. PETER \
R °- I ;iH of receipt, by Petrus Vannes, from Sir Thoa. Arundell, farmer
of his parsonage of M. of 2M/. for the half year's rent due at
Christmas last. 11 Feb. 85 Hen. Vlll. >////«/</.
P.I. l-'.n.U.: » Acquittance," <fcc.
11 Feb. 103. SUFFOLK to the COUNCIL.
Add. MS. Has received theirs of the 9th, showing that 2,000 more men are to
. f. 284. be laid on the Borders forthwith (wherein he will make shift until the King's
HB- M money come) and that 13,000 shall land in the Frythe, Ac. (recapitulated).
l*!pers,n Sl'"(ls lli* opinion in a schedule herewith. The " farthest man " may be
a., No. 168. at tbe port where ho shall ship within twelve days. Where they write to
know the number of ships, &c., has sent to all the places within his com-
mission and will send the certificate to them or the lord Admiral. Leaves
the estimate of ships and victual to them. Northumberland, the Bishopric,
and a great part of Yorkshire, to the seaward, lack grain ; and there is no
cask in these parts, except it be 100 tun at Berwick. In Northumberland
and all the Borders is scarcity of bread, drink and horsemeat, as shown in
the books herewith, so that if these 2,000 more are laid in garrison they
must have relief out of the south. Sends a certificate and letter showing
the state of Newcastle.
Captain Bourdoke tarries here still for a servant whom he sent to the
earl of Lenexe to learn what he should say to the King on the Earl's behalf.
He seems determined to serve the King truly ; " howbeit he is a Scot."
But, for the matter of which the Council wrote, viz., the obtaining knowledge
when the King shall be beyond sea, he seems most meet, for he has a
brother and other Scottish friends in France " and many that he did help
to livings when he was there," by whom he doubts not to have intelligence.
He is "a sober wise person and a man of good experience." As soon as
his servant comes he will go to the King. Darnton, 11 Feb. Signed.
P.S. — Explains that, in view of the King's sending an army by land into
Scotland, he defers laying the garrisons.
Pp. 4. Endil.
12 Feb. 104. ANTHONY WHYTT to JOHN JOHNSON.
R. O. London, 12 Feb. '48 : — By your letter I perceive you have sent up all
the wool. It is like to be shipped, for the stranger bought of other men
because 1 could not tell when he should have it ; and you know " they
never buy no wool that is packed in pocket, lightly, but all in serplars, and
they would have had it in the country rather than here, so that you might
have saved the carriage ; " and yet the stranger is aggrieved, and it will
hinder my mother another time in selling her wool to them. I sold one
Coucheman a ' serplar received from you, which weighed at our beam
101 cwt. and 14 lb., with the 2 cl. abated for tare and cloth. When packed
in horse packs in my mother's house, there was " a tode and more of the
refuse " ; and it was very ill " reuerd " wool for that country. " And where
my mother had thought to have bestowed more money in wool, I ween we
shall wish that we had bestowed less, for I fear we shall have little doings
or none this year, and here is such cessing as was never seen before, nor
never shall be again I trust, so that she will buy no more as yet till she see
the world somewhat more quieter."
Hoi., p. 1. AM.: at Polbrook. KnM. : Answered, IP Feb.
56 35 HENRY VIIL
1544.
12 Feb. 105. LAYTON to PAGET.
R- 0- Has received the Council's letters of 4 Feb., reporting the debate
betwixt the Emperor's ambassador and them touching the arrest of the
Scots. Will certify how it is taken here; "but I say unto you, my nigh
friend, that 1 am afraid that ye shall have slack expedition in declaring
openly the Scots to be their enemies. What they will do by th' Emperor's
commandment I know not, but, else, tu ridebis quod multa pollicebimtur et
nihil prestabnnt." Because you take up the herring by sea they have sent
20 or 30 cartloads into France, by St. Umbers, as Nicole the post says. "I
am glad of your wife's good fortune in my house, and of your young
champion. I can write no more for faintness."
Continues in a looser handwriting to describe how in following the
Regent from Brussels to Gaunt, in the breaking up of the frost, he caught
a severe chill and flux, and in one day swooned fifteen times ; but, chancing
upon "a very cunning physician, xxvj year student in Paris, ix year
practitioner in Italie, great companion with D. Clerke ep'o Batt,"° is now
almost cured. One of his men died and others are sick. " Such a base
country of waters, mire, dirty and devilish, I never came in since I was
born, specially now at the breaking up of the frost. If the great legion of
devils have any habitation in centra ten-re it is surely here ; and I daresay
Pluto his palace cannot stand far off from Gaunte. Even now I am informed
that my men will needs go seek Saint James, divers of them. Nicole the
post, your old servant, told me that ye said paper was dear here. I pray
you say not so for I shall make you weary of my letters." Commendations
to Lady Paget. When the Surveyor of Calais came to Bruxelles " for
licence of harness, &c., for my lord Wrisley and you, I never dronk till I
had sped it with the Queen's hand and seal." 12 Feb., at Gaunt "scribbled
with great pain."
The " poor knave " whom the Scots took on the Norfolk coast and brought
to Camfier, having gotten out of the Scotsmen's hands, never returned for
his 80J. and goods worth SOI. or 40^., which remain there in an officer's hands.
As the "poor knave " is so simple that he " believeth he shall be hanged if he
come there again," it were well to cause him to make a letter of attorney to
Mr. Gresham's factor to receive the goods. "Although the person be a
syly body yet he is the King's subject."
Hol.,pi>.3. Add. Endd.: 1543.
12 Feb. 106. The FRENCH in ITALY.
From Amthwerp, 12 Feb. 1543 : — Two days ago, letters from Milan,
of 29 Jan., reported that the French had recovered Mondyvy and taken
Yvrea, "and y1 they did follow toward Cermona ; and it is supposed
yl the Vynychians and the Byshoppe of Eome shall be together, insomuch
that in that or poor Ytalye shalbe some troubles." The Genovesses have
consented to receive an ambassador from the French king, keeping theirs
with him, and to receive 6 French galleys in their havens.
13 Feb. 107. HERRE ANDERESON to SUFFOLK.
This Wednesday, 13 Feb., at 2 a.m., received Suffolk's letters dated
Darnton 10 Feb., and has with all possible diligence made the schedule
(enclosed) t of the names and tonnage of all ships of this town. His own
ship " now in making," the Martyne of John Hylton, the Mary Grace of
* Clerk, bp. of Bath. f See No. 115.
85 HENRY VIIT. 57
1544.
Wm. Car and the Chrutapher of Thos. Bell are " in making and reparation,"
and cannot be ready to sail before Easter. No foreign ships are now here ;
and no ships save those recited in the schedule, viz., the Klizabftk of Jas.
Lawson, .!/<;/-/ Kathi-rnnf of the writer. Ann,- of Kdw. Penrethe, Jolm of
John Hylton, Marie of Geo. Davell, Mflmla* of Kobt. Bynkes, and Trinitif
of Bartram Orde. Here are sufficient masters and mariners for them.
Has stayed them; and upon further m-tructions will "procure them to be
put in readiness." All ships of this town now forth, saving two lately
sailed into Flanders, are expected home with the next four days of "southern
winds." At the request of his neighbours, begs to know •' in what rate
and sort the said ships here now being and stayed shalbe demeaned, other
by wav of prest, tonnage or otherways" ; and that Hilton's and DavelTs
ships, being now laden and ready " to pass on this coast," may make their
voyage, and they will be home again by the end of this month. The
1: 1 1 :ai>,-t h of Jas. Lawson " is over chargeable for Calice haven by reason of
her great burden," and also difficile to be made ready in the time limited
by Suffolk's letters. Newcastle upon Tyne, 18 Feb. Siynril.
/'/'. 2. Add. Endd.\ 1548.
13 Feb. 108. LAYTON to HENRY VIII.
st pR °- Layton being for two or three days past somewhat acrased, the
• Queen sent the President to show him the Emperor's answer to Cardinal
Fernesa at Spires (Henry's ambassador made privy to it there), and declare
that her sister the Queen of France, at the Cardinal's passing this way,
having sent her hawks, tokens and letters, as Layton wrote, she has now
sent the bringer of them (who tarried here ever since and was thought by
many to be a spy) back to the Queen to declare this answer of the
Emperor's to Fernesa, lest the latter would "now at his return thither"
misreport it. She expects the same messenger shortly to bring secret
notice from her sister of "what things they will intend," and will forthwith
certify Henry of it. Gaunte, 18 Feb.
//of., pp. 2. Add. Kndd. : 1548.
1 1 Feb. 109. PETER ROBYNSON, Mayor of York, to SUFFOLK.
There are two crayers of 86 ton apiece now at York and able to go
to sea. They sail with six men apiece and shall be at Suffolk's command-
ment. The owners are Mich. Bynkes and Fras. Trotter, of York, manners.
The Owse is often so low that they cannot pass from York to Hull. There
are belonging to this city " ten vessels called keylls which are of forty and
thirty ton, not able to go to the sea but only to convey merchandise from
I lull to York," which shall be always at his command. York, 14 Feb.
Sigmd,
'/'. 1. Add. Kndd.: 1548. " Sartyfycathes0 to be sente up to the
Cownsell."
14 Feb. 110. WHARTON to SUFFOLK.
A'M. MS Describes how, upon Tuesday the 12th inst. at 8 p.m., he assembled
'• all gentlemen and rulers of men in the castle and read to them his deter-
lt'on inination, taken that afternoon with the most experienced of them, for the
Papers. annoyance of Scotland. Then, at 10 p.m., all horsed at Carlisle and
ii., No. 160. passed to West Linton Lees, and thence to Blakebank in the Debateable
Laud, where Wharton appointed his son, John Leigh, John Mwsgrave and
the Grames with a strong foray to burn Anande, and followed himself with
2,000 foot. Anande which has been in summer n Warden's nud is now
• 6v«- Nos. 114 to 117.
68 35 HENRY VIII.
1544.
110. WHAKTON to SUFFOLK — con*.
more surely burnt than it has been. Beached it at. 7 a.m. ; and burnt also
Tordof, Dronoke, Blayt, Blaytwod, West Hilles, Staillis, Stokes, and other
houses with what little corn they had. Describes, how, about noon, laird
Johnson appeared, with 700 men, and so harassed Wharton's men that,
through their misorder, he could not halt them at Loughmaben Stone,
"standing in Scotland," or make proclamation to them till they had
passed the Esk and come to the Cross in Carlisle, where he commanded all
to lodge within three miles of Carlisle and all gentlemen and rulers to
come before him on the morrow at 9 a.m., for the affair commanded in
Suffolk's letters of the llth anempst the 8 days' victual. Brought all the
King's subjects home safe, with 20 prisoners, and insight and other goods.
Begs him to command no more warden raids till he hears more "of the
order hereof." Intends to send his son to Suffolk. Had in the field the
earl of Essex's standard with 120 Kendal men, a gethon of the earl of
Cumberland's with Westmoreland men, his own and his son Pennyngton's
standards, and sundry men of lord Dacres, the lord Marquis and Sir Henry
Knewette, and also 40 Ledysdalles who served honestly, — in all 3,000 men.
Might have done better service against the Scots that came if he could have
kept order; yet the thing done was never done without loss of men,
and they had none hurt, and many Scots were hurt with arrows and had
spears broken upon them. Carlisle, 14 Feb. Signed.
Pp. 8. Add. (as despatched at 9 a.m.) Endd : 1543.
14 Feb. HI- The QUEEN OF HUNGARY to CHAPUYS.
R. 0. Having received his letter of the 2nd inst. with the copy of that to
[Spanish the Emperor, she advertised the Emperor of her opinion of the King of
Calendar, England's excuses from declaring against the Duke of Holstein. Has
since received the packet herewith, and (as the Emperor now writes that he
is content to declare against the Scots if the King declares against the
Duke) sends also a copy of her reply to his Majesty thereupon ; so that
Chapuys may show the King and Council how important it is to make the
said declaration, reminding them of the assurance they gave when treating
the closer amity that they would hold the said Duke enemy as soon
as the treaty was concluded and sworn. It would come apropos, now when
the Duke is sending his deputies to the Emperor to treat, the sooner to
bring him to reason ; for if war continues with Holstein it is impossible to
dissemble without making the said declaration.
The writing which the Emperor sends Chapuys, upon the business of
the Viceroy, contains this, viz. that the King should send deputies to her to
view the provisions to be made here. However, it seems unnecessary to
make great instance for this as yet, but first to send in writing the
provisions of victuals, wagons, &c., which the King intends her to make for
his army, as she wrote in her last. Chapuys shall enquire also what
footmen the King intends the Comte de Buren to levy, High or Low
Germans, besides the 2,000 horse and 2,000 foot which he is to have at the
charge of this country. Would know this soon.
Has certain news of an assembly of footmen about Holstein, who now
number 10,000 men and increase daily. They intended during the frost to
make une reeate in the countries of Friesland and Groningen ; which was
accidentally prevented. In spring, as soon as they receive the money they
expect from France, they will put to sea — to throw themselves either upon
this country or Scotland, or else to go straight to France. Their whole
difficulty is to get ships and artillery, which they hope to get of the Duke
85 HfcNRY VIII.
1544.
of Holstein ; wherein they will misreckon if the Duke accords with the
Emperor. Any ships which the French might wish to send them could
easily be captured on their way eastward.
The Comte de Hoculx has continual news of the French assembly to
revictual Terroaine and Ardre as soon as they can keep the field, and be
may hinder them or perhaps get the said places, which are in great want
both of victuals and munitions.
Advertised him in her last of her notification to the ambassador resident
here of the passage of Cardinal de Frenez and of his words to her. The
ambassador has since thanked her on his master's behalf. Has now
caused the Cardinal's despatch to be declared to him, who, for overture of
peace, required that Milan should be left to the King of France together
with what he occupied in Piedmont and Savoy. To this the Emperor
would not consent, but maintained that the said King should leave Italy
altogether and pay what he owes, " qui fust adjouste point dudit roy
d'Engleterro comme avez entendu." Has, moreover, caused the
ambassador to be told that the Queen Trenchrtttienne, her sister, sent one of
her officers, a native of this country, with a present of hawks, desiring to
know what answer the Emperor made the Cardinal. Would not tell this
without informing the Emperor, whose reply she received yesterday, and
thereupon she despatched the officer with the answer as above. Told the
ambassador this, lest he should suspect the officer's long sojourn here.
As to the impost of the ct-ntiesme, of which she has written because of the
instant and eager suit which the dean of Canterbury made therein before
his departure ; unless mentioned by the English, it need not be spoken of.
The dean of York, since resident here, has mode no sign of it, and if
instance is made hereafter Chapuys will do well to advertise her how to
remedy it ; as he writes that he has heretofore sent his advice, but she does
not know whether he means that in his letters of 11 June last or some
other.
Chapuys has done well to make agreement about the safe -conducts. Sh«
will thereupon order that no hurt be done to such as show the King's safe-
conducts, observing the restrictions enforced hero since the war began ; for
no safe-conduct has been despatched to take victuals, artillery or munitions
of war into France, except only the herrings last arrested (and that was
allowed in order to get wines from France for the coming season). Finds
one difficulty, viz., that the English will not permit any enemies to enter
their havens, which might be inconvenient if ships coming hither with
merchandise should be driven into English havens. Desires him, if
possible, to obtain that ships so driven by stress of weather may not be
taken if they have safe-conduct and land nothing. Here when a French
ship comes with safe-conduct neither cargo nor crew may land until their
coming is announced to the principal officer.
Chapuys must also point out that the Scots who shall have the King's
safe-conduct, to whose coming hither she has consented, ought also to take
a safe-conduct from her in order to know how to proceed at their arrival
here and that she may see that, under colour of the said safe-conducts, they
make no enterprise after they shall be enemies ; also that it is no small
grant to admit enemies to whom the King shall give safe-conduct, and she
will deliver them hers for his sake.
As to the herrings arrested, since they are sold, it only remains that they
be paid for reasonably, that the merchants may have some gain, to be
assessed there. Has satisfied their instance for some provision here by
promising to write to Chapuys in their favour, and she begs him to obtain
payment for as much as the herrings cost here, together with expenses, and
let the merchants' profit be remitted to arbitration. As the said merchant -
60
35 HENRY VIII.
1544.
111. The QUEEN OF HUNGARY to CHAPUYS — cant.
fear that they will not be able to get their wines out of France without
taking herrings thither, Chapuys shall feel whether the King's Council
would consent to her giving them safe-conduct in recompense for the loss
which they sustain by this arrest.
/•V. Modern transcript of the original minute at Vienna, pp. 6. Original
/leaded : A. 1'ambassadeur Chapuis, du xiiij6 de Fevrier, dois Gandt, 1543.
14 Feb.
Add. MS.
28,59:$, f. 304.
B. M.
[Spanish
CaU-ndnr,
vii. 35.]
112. Covos to EBASO.
Since Martin Alonso de los Bios left, I have received your four letters,
viz. of 17 and 27 Dec. and two of 3 Jan. (one by Don Luis d' Avila and
the other by the Comendador Mayor de Aragon). Will not answer them
particularly, having already done so by Martin Alonso, whom this bearer
goes to overtake, as will be learnt by the Emperor's letter. Thanks him
for sending continual news of everything there, and recommends him to
show Secretary Idiaquez all letters from hence (including the writer's to
Juan Vasquez de Molina). Valladolid, 14 Feb. 1544.
Spanish, pp. 8. Modern copy from Semancax headed : Copia de otra de
carta del Comendador Mayor de Leon a Eraso, fecha en Valladolid a 14 de
Febrero, 1544.
17 Feb. 113. KING'S COLLEGE, CAMBRIDGE.
Cl. ft
36 Hen.
p. 2, No. 15.
y George bp. of Chichester, provost of King's College in
Cambridge, and the scholars of the same, of their priory or manor of
Allerton Malleverer, Yorks., to Thomas Malleverer of Alberton Malleverer,
17 Feb. 35 Hen. VIII.
17 Feb. 114. SHIPS OF SELBY.
R- °- Certificate that only two ships, of 34 tons and 18 tons, belong to
the town of Selby, and they are both in Norfolk " prest there for the King's
Majesty, as it is said." It is not known when any strange vessels will be
there. The names of the masters and mariners of Selby are subscribed.
Selby, 17 Feb.
Thos. Strynger of Selby, owner of the said two ships, Thomas
Thomlyngson and 14 other names each followed by the words " forth" or
"at home." Signed: John Beverley.
P. 1. Add. : To, etc., Charles duke of Suffolk.
R. O.
115. SHIPS OF NEWCASTLE.
"The names of all the ships belonging to the King's Majesty's
town of Newcastell upon Tyne." [Giving the names of the owners and
the " portage" in tons.]
In all, 40 ships are named, of which one belongs to " Mr. Maior," six to
Henry Andreson (one of them being " on the stocks, which cannot be
ready afore Easter "), three to Andrew Bewick, three to John Hylton, two
to Jas. Lawson, and two to Edw. Penrethe ; but no other owners have
more than one. Portage varies from 48 to 160 tons, and three of the ships
cannot be ready before Easter.
P.I. Endd,
35 HENRY VIII.
1544.
R.O.
R. 0.
116. SHIPS OF HULL.
" The names of the ships appertaining to the town of Hull and now
being at home," giving, in columns, the names of nine owners of ten ships
(named) of from 40 to 180 tons. There are sixteen masters now at home,
ready to serve the King, and 84 mariners.
ii. " These be the names of the ships pertaining to Hull not being at
home," naming seven owners of six ships (named) of from 60 to 110 tons.
iii. " The names of divers ships and crayers appertaining to Newcastell
and to the coasts of Northfolke and Southfolke now being at Hull," naming
twelve owners of eleven ships (named) of from 20 to 120 tons. Also "a
hulke of Lubyke of 300 tons with 24 men and 23 pieces of ordnance great
and small being well tackled." Masters and mariners of the above, besides
the Dutchmen, 98 men.
/'/'• 3. Kwlil. : The certificate of the ships of Hull.
2. List of ships with their tonnage beaded : "Hull."
The Trinite, 120 tons. The Trinite Taylmtr, 110. Thf Ant»ny, 80.
The Mat/ten-, 120. The John Hnnarenture, 140. The John liaplitt, 80.
'/'///• Ma<idal,-n, 100. Thf. Mary John, 120. Thf Mary h'athrrin, 55. The
Holland, 80. The Mar<iarett, 60. The Mary h'atherin, 90. The Mary
John, 50. The Barbara, 80. The William, 50. The Trinite f-'olbery. 50.
Thf .John Ki-ii'ielixt, 70. The Mary Rose, 40. The Mary \\'yllryde, 36.
'/•/«.• Pi-tre Hull, 30. The Mary Kdwanl, 50. The Petre, 30.
P. 1.
117. SHIPS OF BRIDLINGTON, FLAMBO ROUGH and RAWCLIFFB.
R- °- " A sertefycasyon from y* bayly of Brydlyngton," viz. a certificate
of the names of the ships (ten, of from 26 to 80 tons) with their owners
belonging to Bridlington. All are " furnished with master and mariners."
P. 1. Add.: " To y* myghty grace the ducke of Sothfolke delever this,
frome Brydlyngton."
B. O. 2. Certificate of the names of the ships of Flamburghe (four, of from 60
to 26 tons), with their owners and masters which " shalbe in readiness
against the time appointed" and also of the names of the 31 mariners of
the town and quay of Flamburghe, " which are able to serve the lunges
Grace."
P. 1. Add. : To the mighty prince, the duke of Suffolke.
B. 0. 3. Certificate of the names of the ships (eight, of from 20 to 60 tons),
with their owners, masters and mariners, belonging to Rawclyff, in the
bailiwick of Snaythe. All hut one are now in Norfolk or on the way home.
Signed by Peter liankf, bailiff.
'/'. 1. A<l<l. : To the right honorable lord duke of Soiffolk: at Darntoa.
18 Feb. 118. CHAPUYS to CHARLES V.
r. «'.
[Spanish
Calendar,
v.i. 3U.J
On the llth, having rcceivi-d tin Kmporor's U-ttors of the -.T.tb ult.
and papers mentioned therein, sent for audience to communicate them to
the King, who sent back word as he hod done the same naming when
asked to appoint an hour for the Duke of Najera, just arrivi-d, \i/., that he
had 'to go to Greenwich for divers aflairs and prayed Chapuys to have
patience until Sunday, yesterday.
"» ^terday, although the Kiuj,' had heard from his ambassador what had
passed touching Cardinal 1 charge, he showed great pleasure at
being so particularly advertised, and above all at two points in Granvelle 8
62 35 HENRY VIII.
- \
1544.
118. CHAPUTS to CHARLES V. — cont.
letters, one of which was that the Cardinal had been shown that [his]
Holiness ought not so much to resent the Emperor's treating with the
King as the King of France's alliance with the Lutherans, for God's ser-
vice and the Christian religion were as well observed in this realm
as in any province of Christendom, except as concerning Papal
authority (which was article particulier). The other point was that
the Cardinal was given to understand that if His Holiness aided
France with a single man, against the King, the Emperor would hold
it as done against himself. He evinced his satisfaction and obligation
by putting his hand to his bonnet for thanks ; and he also took well the
Queen of Hungary's advertisement to his ambassador of the cause of the
coming of the gentleman from the Queen of France. Chapuys thought
good to add that the Emperor, on hearing of the coming of the Duchess of
Bar, let her know that if she came to speak of peace she might as well
remain at home ; but she went only to kiss the Emperor's hand and visit
her sister the Princess of Denmark. This the King also took well.
Afterwards communicated to him the Emperor's resolution upon the
report of Don Fernande de Gonsaga, which, with the Emperor's letter of
the 7th inst., arrived yesterday just as Chapuys was going to the King.
Repeated the reasons heretofore given several times touching the Spanish
arquebusiers, and the King seemed satisfied. Probably he was influenced
by the thought that he had no great need of the said Spaniards
on the side of Scotland, where, Chapuys hears from men who
are not of the Council, affairs go prosperously for the King;
of which, however, the Council would tell Chapuys nothing lest it
might interrupt the Emperor's declaration against Scotland, which
the King and Council desire and press for. Notwithstanding the not
coming of s the said Spaniards, the King made no difficulty touching the
contribution for the enterprise on the side of Piedmont. It may be,
however, that he thinks that that will be out of the question ; for when the
French there are reinforced it will be hard enough to guard Milan and
some places of Piedmont, without making any other enterprise, especially
if the French have intelligence with the Pope and the Venetians as the King
is persuaded they have (and has spoken of it to Chapuys at length). As to
the contribution to gain the Swiss, Chapuys renewed his former remon-
strances and added to them ; but the King will not hear of it.
The King showed himself much gratified at the Emperor's grant of
his request to have the Count of Bueren in his army ; and he will shortly
send money as well for the 2,000 foot to be at his pay under Bueren as for
the levying of the 2,000 horse and 4,000 foot which Christofle Landembourg
has promised to bring. When asked, in accordance with the Queen of
Hungary's command, whether he would have the 2,000 foot to be Low or
High Almains he answered that he referred all to Bueren, who will know
which will serve best ; this with the same sign of gratification, the putting
of his hand to his bonnet with gracious thanks.
As to the declaration against the Duke of Holstein, the King at once
made difficulty, for the reasons which Chapuys has heretofore reported,
and especially because the Duke had done him the honor of wishing to put
the dispute into his hands and had assured him that neither for the King of
France nor for aught else would he leave his friendship. Pointed out that
these were French ruses and that, since there was no question of putting
him to expense for the defence against the Duke (which by the treaty might
be required, considering the defiance which the Duke had made and
assembling of men), and he was not required to make an offensive army
against the Duke, but only a publication which could be revoked at an v
85 HENRY VIII. 68
1.11-1.
time, he ought to mako no difficulty; and it would certainly cause the
Duke to appoint with the Emperor and condescend to reason, especially as
the Queen of Hungary wrote that the Duke had now sent deputies to the
.]•« n,r. who, upon that declaration, would not delay to make the same
against the Scots. In reply the King referred ('hnj>iiy> t<>
Council ; whom he found much colder upon the said declaration
against Holstein and much more vehement and ardent for the
Kmperor's declaration against Scotland, showing marvellous dissatisfaction
at the delay therein, especially as they heard from the Low Countries that
the said Scots were more favourably treated than heretofore. They thought
the proceeding in this affair strange ; for first the Emperor referred it to
the Queen, secondly, she answered that upon proof of war between them
and the Scots the Emperor would declare himself, and now the Emperor
added a new condition, viz., that the King shall declare against Holstein.
They thought that the King would, upon reflection, take the matter ill, and
that between so close friends such delay was unbecoming. Pointed out that
in all reason the King ought to declare first, the request for it having been
much earlier, and also the Duke had both assisted the Emperor's enemies
and declared war against the Low Countries before there was any rupture
between them and the Scots. Also pointed out that the Duke had long con-
spired and had boasted of making war upon the King and conquering this
realm, to which he laid claim ; and added the rest that the Queen wrote of it.
It was, however, impossible to shake their opinion that the Emperor ought
first to declare himself, and when the King was authentically advertised of
the Duke's declaration of war, assistance of enemies tind assembling of
footmen, he would act in accordance with the treaty, which he intended
entirely to observe ; and that neither the Emperor nor his subjects could
suffer hurt by the declaration against the Scots, which would incalculably
benefit the common enterprise, but the King's declaration against the Duke
could profit the Emperor little and would be incredibly prejudicial to
them. And they prayed Chapuys, who had worked so much for this closer
amity, to get the Emperor to regard the above. Offered that the Emperor
would make the declaration first, provided that they would assure him
(Chapuys) that within certain days after the King would do the reciprocal,
but they would j:ive no other assurance than, generally, to be bound by the
• treaty. One of the things they put most forward was the not being
authentically advertised of the causes binding them to the said declaration ; so
that it will be necessary to send the said declaration. Andcertes ! if it were
possible, some gratification of the King in this respect would come <i propo*
to maintain the warmth and affection which he shows for the Emperor's
service. There is danger lest these scruples should cool affaire, and,
together with the great gratification of the King, there would be little
prejudice in the Emperor's being first to make the said declaration ; for he
may always revoke it if those here do not make the reciprocal; and b
the Emperor will have the advantage of proving to them their cont r
tion of the treaty (aura jeu sur ntU (//• Unr ;»rwvr Icur contravention auitit
traicte) which may serve on occasions as the Emperor, by his divine wisdom,
can well coiiMdeY. As to the safe-conducts for the Scot- •• of
declaration, the King will advertise the Queen of those he gives in order to
obtain her confirmation and placet.
Spoke to the King to send his commissioners into Flanders about the
provision of victuals, pressing, according to the Queen's charge, the tir^t
sending of a bill of all that will be necessary ; and this the King said he
would do. There was no mention of the assittfnce ft continuation of the
ships.
The King keeps to his intention of going in person in the coming
enterprise, for which he has made and makes incredible provision of
64 85 HENRY VIII.
1544.
118. CHAPUYS to CHARLES V. — cont.
victuals, and does not cease to think of and practise things concerning
it, as he told Chapuys yesterday, well considering that the - time is
so near. His going will not be hindered by affairs of Scotland, which,
as Chapuys has already hinted, are hopeful ; and the earl of Harfort
told Chapuys yesterday that he leaves within two days for the
frontiers of Scotland as governor and captain general in place of Suffolk,
who is returning, and that he thought to order affairs there much sooner
than those on the side of France. Hears that the Duke of Norfolk has
obtained from the King to have the vanguard. As to French practices,
cannot perceive that there are any, but will keep an eye to them.
After Chapuys had been a long time with the King the Duke of Najera
came to do reverence, and was benignly received. He and Chapuys after-
wards visited the Queen and Princess, who asked very curiously for news of
the Emperor and charged Chapuys to make their humble recommendations
to his Majesty ; and although the Queen was a little indisposed she wished
to dance for the honour of the company. The Queen does the Princess all
the favour she can, and since the treaty the King has always had the Princess
in singular recommendation, insomuch that at this assembly of the Estates,
she has been declared able to succeed to the realm in default of the Prince.
The Estates have jointly accorded and granted remission of what was last
year lent privately to the King, which is an inestimable sum. London,
18 Feb. 1544.
Fr. Modern transcript of the original at Vienna, pp. 9. Original endorsed :
" receues en Spiere le xxvje dud. mois 1543.".
18 Feb. 119. CHAPUYS to the QUEEN OF HUNGAEY.°
Received her letters of the 7th inst. yesterday, as he was going to the
Calendar King, and, upon them and what the Emperor wrote, had the conversation
vii. 36, 38 '] which she will see by the copy of what he writes to the Emperor ; to
which he need only add that the King would very willingly have devised to
hinder the revictualling of Theroenne and Ardrez if there had been time,
but thinks that the French have already done it or at least will do so before
it can be prevented ; and long before the retirement of the men whom he
had over there he moved the practice to Mons. de Roeulx, who answered
that he could not give the asssistance requisite. As to the safe-conducts to
carry herrings into France, the King at first made difficulty but ultimately
showed himself more tractable, having heard that it was difficult to get
wine in France otherwise, and said that for a small quantity it was
another matter. Still, however, he would not resolve, but remitted it
to his Council together with the question of licence to carry wines and
wheat into Flanders in a number of French ships.
For not having despatched the patents for the observation of safe-
conducts granted by her the Council excused themselves upon the ground
of business, and waiting for her to grant the like for the observation of the
King's. Begs her, therefore, to command them to be made in ample form,
comprising leave to the English to carry goods in unarmed French ships
and not forgetting the clause that as much faith is to be given to notarial
copies as to the original. Touching the impost of the centiesme denier the
English make no sign. If they mention it, he will answer as she
commands. London, 18 Feb. 1544.
Fr. Modern transcript of the original at Vienna, pp. 2.
• The other letter noticed in the Spanish Calendar. VII. No. 37, under this date seems
to be that of 7 Jan. See No. 12.
85 HENRY Mil.
Sfl
1544.
is }•', I,
120. \VK.sTnruY-rpo\-TitYM COI.LKGK.
Surrender of the College and all its jnMMrioiii in cos. Glouc.,
Wore., Warw., and Herks, the cities of Bristol and Worcester or el*
in Kngland, Wales and the inarches thereof. 18 Feb. 85 Hen. VIII
>n,,l hy John Barlo, dean, Thos. Barlo and John Kerell, prebendar
John Lawrence, sub-dean, and two fellows [net Kighth Report of Dep.
per of I'ul.lic Records, App. II., 48].
// a lift I? brokfti.
Enrolled [Cl. Roll, p. 1, No. 9] without mem. of acknowledgment.
18 Feb.
Acts of the P.
of Sc, ii 411.
121. PARLIAMENT OF SCOTLAND.
II. M at Edinburgh, 18 Feb. 1548, by the Queen's commissioners,
viz. : Walter lord of St. John's, Sir John Campbell of Lundy. Mr. Jas.
Foulis, clerk register, Sir Adam Ottirburn, Mr. Thos. Ballenden, director of
Chancellerie and clerk of Justiciaries and Mr. Hen. Lauder, Queen's advocate.
Prorogued to 28 March.
MS.
Hamilton
Papers,
n., No. 170.
19 Feb. 122. WHARTON to SUFFOLK.
On the 19th inst. received a pack of letters from Sir John Penven,
Angus's P"e3fc» with the enclosed letter to himself. The messenger, a
Scottishman, said that great division was again towards in Scotland, and
Parliament adjourned to 8 May. Sent, written in a Scottish hand, the
order taken by the lords at Edinburgh at their lute contention, as received
from Bukcleughe. Thought it not the whole truth, and has therefore, by
espial, obtained what is written in the enclosed sheet of paper. Has sent
two several persons to Penven, with letters to Angus, and also a meet person
to convey knowledge of Coldingham to George Dowglcs, with whom men
talk at liberty although "they suffer him to look upon no writing but that
his keepers seeth." On the night of the 17th the Annstrangis burnt
Ladduppe in Tyvidaill, "of the laird of Howpasleis, called Scot."
Wrote of the disorder in the enterprise to Anande. If Suffolk would send
for him and John Leighe, Thos. Dacre, Edw. Aglionby, Thos. Sandfurthe,
Ant. Dukett, John Musgrave and his son Thos. Wharton he would hear
" that all men did not their duties " ; or else, if commanded, Wharton will
take and send examinations, for he intends to assemble certain gentlemen
and debate the matter. Carlisle, 19 Feb. Signed.
1'.^. — Learns that on the 18th and 19th the Scots were collecting boats
between Anande and Eyrkehobrce for an enterprise upon the West coast
here. Siffned.
Pp. 8. ' Add. Ktuld. : 1548.
20 Feb. 123. HENRY VIII. to GRANVELLE.
The letter noticed under this date in Spanish Calendar Vol. VII.,
No. 40, is of the year 1544-5.
20 Feb. 124. ANTHONY CAVE to JOHN JOHNSON.
R- O. Tickfford, 20 Feb. 1548 :— Wrool bargains. Will be at London on
Friday next and hopes to see Johnson there the 2nd week in Lent. •• My
wyff was infformed of soche as she wroot to my cosyn and by cawse she
bathe taken so moche peyn w* Nan Tanffeld yt grevyd her anny soche
report shuld be."
//../.. /-. 1. Mutilated. Add. : merchant of the Staple at Calais.
21716 •
66
35 HENRY VIII.
1544.
20 Feb. 125. DIET OF SPIRES.
Hatfield MS. On 80 Jan. the Emperor entered Spyre with 600 horsemen in
231. No. 71. harness, besides his nobles and accustomed train : finding there none of his
CeeUMSB princes of Almain but Henricke duke of Brunswycke. On 8 Feb. the
Pt. I. 32.] Lantgrave of Hessen came in with 200 horsemen "warlike appointed, with
spears and guns at their saddle bows," and on his left rode Alberte duke of
Brunzwycke. Next day the Lantgrave went to Court and saluted the
Emperor. The same day came in the duchess of Myllayne and of Barre,
wife to the duke of Barre, the duke of Lorraine's son, with her sister, wife
to duke Frederic Palsgrave, 14 ladies and gentlewomen and about 50
horses besides. The 1 )uchess of Barre departed six or seven days after.
On 9 Feb. came the bp. of Trier, elector, with 74 horsemen in harness,
and in his train John and Henrycke counts of Isenbergh, two counts of
.Seien and one of Lynien. " The same day came in John of Symberne
duke of Bayre and Palsgrave, with 42 horsemen in harness."
On 10 Feb. the bp. of Coloine, Elector, came in with 60 horsemen in
harness with the coadjutor Schawenburgh. The Bp. rode in a horse
litter with his physician, Dr. Jacob. The same day came in Duke
Frederic Palsgrave with 10 or 12 horse.
On 12 Feb. came in the cardinal and bp. of Ment/, Elector, with 120
good horsemen well harnessed.
On the 18th came John duke of Saxonie, Elector, with 262 horsemen.
His train and the circumstances of his arrival minutely described.
On the 20th "began th' Emperor and the Princes to sit in Council."
The scene at the Mass and the opening of the Diet described.
"At the writing hereof, 220 (sic) Feb., were yet iij of the Electors not
come, namely the king of Romaynes, the Marquesse of Brandenburgh and
Ludowyke Palsgrave, which, every one, have their commissaries here with
full authority till they come in person."
Pp. 4.
22 Feb. 126. CHARLES V. to his Son, PRINCE PHILIP.
Wrote by Juan Capata, who left here on the 14th inst., and sent
>f his answer to 'Card. Farnese, who proposed peace on behalf of His
Holiness and the Sacred College. Although he desired it (i.e. peace) more
than anything else, the points were unreasonable and gave no hope of its
continuing ; and therefore, considering the state of affairs in Italy and here,
he resolved that he and the King of England shall enter France in June
next (with armies described) to bring the King of France to terms. If the
Emperor were to fail to do what he has offered to the King of England,
besides the loss of reputation, it is to be believed that, with the least occa-
sion, the King of France would ally himself with him (the King of
England) and turn him against the Emperor, who might thus be con-
strained to sue for peace, and so cause the Pope and the other potentates
of Italy, who are watching for the issue, to declare themselves, and then
everything, even the Faith, would be in great peril.
Spanish, pp. 6. Modern copy from Simancax headed : Copia de una carta
descifrada del Emperador all Principe su hijo, fecha en Spira a 22 de
febrero de 1544. A full abstract in Spanish Calendar.
23 Feb. 127. WOTTON to HENRY VIII.
R. O. The Emperor came hither on HO Jan., when the only prince then
St. P., ix. 597. come was Duke Henry of Brunswick. On the 1st inst. came the Viceroy,
Add. MS.
[Spanish
Calendar,
vii. 41.]
35 HEN11Y VIII. 67
i :. 1 1 .
who hail I teen refused admission to some of the Count Palatine's towns;
and Don Francisco d'Este, to procure (as the ambassador of Ferrara
affirms) delivery of the Marquis of Saluces in his place or else return to
I'Yance within 20 days. Notes that the ambassador formerly said that this
perniutiitioii of prisoners was agreed upon ; also that Don Francisco tarries
h« re and has sent to France for his gear, "as he saith," which will not be
hea\ v, :i-< he was taken in his doublet and hosen ; and that, on Candlemas
Day, the Km|>eror and he talked together secretly. On the 8th came the
Landgrave with over 200 horsemen with harness under their coats, spears
in their hands and guns at their saddlebows — a warlike sight. The same
day came the Countess Palatine, Frederic's wife, and the duchess of Barre,
her sister, " as it is pretended, only to see the Kmperor." The three
Prelates Electors0 are come ; and the Duke of Saxon, who came on the
18th, with as great a band as the Landgrave. The Emperor sent Count
Palatine Frederick and Mons. de Boussu to meet him ; and he was also
met by the bishop of Coleyn and the Landgrave. He was on horseback
and lustier than Wotton expected a man of his " groing " to be. Frederic
the Palatine, Duke Hanze of Symern (one of the Palatines, whose daughter
the young Count of Egmont marries) and certain bishops are come.
On the llth, received, by Nicholas, letters from the- Council with letters
(and copy) for the Emperor ; and, Granvelle lx»ing sick, sent to Mons. de
Arras, his son, for audience with the Emperor. On the morrow the
Viceroy showed him (1) that the Emperor must that day receive the abp. of
Mentx in the morning, and in the afternoon the Duchess of Bar would take
her leave, but Adryan, of the Chamber, would let him know when he might
have audience ; (2) that he (the Viceroy) had declared the agreement taken
in England for the common invasion, which the Emperor liked well,
advising Henry to make haste in retaining strangers lest the best should be
taken up by others ; (8) that the Emperor had intended to use Mi,ns. do
Bare as one of the chief of his own army, but, to please Henry, is content
to let him lead the aid of horse and foot which he must send to Henry.
On the 14th, spoke with the Emperor and delivered Henry's letter. The
Emperor said he intended to fulfil the treaty, and required Henry to declare
the duke of Holste enemy, since it was as notorious that he was the
Emperor's enemy as that the Scots were Henry's. Replied that it was not
so notorious to Henry, but, if it was certainly declared, us the other was,
Henry would declare him enemy, but thought it not expedient, for reasons
given to the Ambassador in England (which Wotton repeated, as the
Emperor seemed not to have heard them). The Emperor answered that he
thought it would be to his prejudice if Henry did not " the reciprpque with
the duke of Holste," but Granvelle would make a further answer in it; and
he advised, as the Viceroy did, that Henry should retain men betimes.
On the 21st, was with Granvelle, who was still weak. He said he had
not spoken with the Emperor for a fortnight, but understood that (notwith-
standing his treaties with the Scots) the Emperor would, at Henry's
request, declare them enemies, if Henry would so declare the duke of
Hoist. To that Wotton repeated the answers made to the Ambassador ;
but Granvelle said that the Duke had declared war and gathered 20,000
men and, unless deterred by fear of Henry, would invade the Emperor's
countries ; and, just as Henry's subjects had goods in Denmark, so the
Emperor's had goods in Scotland, and the Low Countries would lose •• by
defending the Scots the intercourse." Wotton answered that he had
heard of the Duke's gathering of men, but not that he had done any act
against the Emperor whereby Henry " were bound to delare them
enemies " ; that the cases were not like, as the Duke, seeing Henry send so
•Cologne, Menu and Treve*.
68 85 HENRY VIII.
1544.
127. WOTTON to HENRY VIII.— ctmt.
puissant an army into France, would not expect -him to send another to
Denmark, especially as the Scots were his enemies also; so he would not be
deterred from attacking the Emperor by Henry's declaration. Moreover,
although some Scots came to Zealand with merchandise of little value, the
Emperor's subjects did not traffic much into Scotland. Finally Granvelle
said they had letters from the Lady Eegent, signifying that she had
written again to Chapuys reasons which, she expected, would persuade
Henry to declare the Duke enemy ; and the Emperor would give a
determinate answer when she reported (as he trusted,- within eight days)
how the Ambassador had sped.
Thinks the determination of this matter will depend on the Lady
Regent. Granvelle never forgets to say how glad he would be to serve
Henry. Would, if he durst, answer that it was the more marvel that he
"sped no better at his hands."
The first session of the Diet was on the 20th. Before it, the Emperor
attended Mass accompanied by the three prelates electors and other princes.
Saxony and the Landgrave came not thither ; but, after the session,
Saxony bore the sword before the Emperor. The opening oration declared
the Diet to be called to resist the Turk, and aid against the French king in
defence of Nice and that quarter, for matters of religion and for reformation
of the Imperial Chamber. A protestation was read by one of the Land-
grave's men that, although the Protestants suffered Duke Henry of Bruyns-
wyke to sit there as Duke, so as not to let other weighty matters, they did
not thereby consent that he ought to do so. Granvelle promises to let
Wotton know what the Diet concludes ; and says that the French king
cannot get lanceknechts out of Germany, as the Emperor has laid horse-
men on the borders to hew in pieces any that would go thither (however,
Wotton thinks, they may go safely through Switzerland), and that the
Princes of Germany will aid against the French king in defence of Savoy.
French spies are daily taken here, some of whom have been racked and
others drowned ; but Wotton has not heard what they confessed. They
will suffer no ambassador to come from the French king.
Granrelle said, as a ijreat secret, that the French have concluded that the
Xcots shall make a fair face to thehiny and promise to deliver the Queen Dowaycr
and her daughter to him, but the Duke of Guise has said that, "rather than she
should be no delivered indeed, he would cut her throat irith his own hands " ; and
that Cardinal Farnese u-as privy to this conclusion, and has moved the marriage of
the duke of Orleans and his sister.
Sir Edw. North refuses to pay Wotton's diets, saying the warrant serves
only for the time he was with the Lady Regent ; so that he has been six
weeks without diets, and his expenses greatly increased. Spire, 23 Feb.
1648.
Pp. 6, partly in cipher. Mutilated and stained. Kndd.
23 Feb. 128. WOTTON to PAGET.
R °» Hearing that Sir Edw. Northe refuses to pay his diets (saying that
the warrant is expired because he is removed from the Lady Regent), has
been forced to advertise the King of it. Explains that his expenses are
greatly increased by following the Emperor, and begs Paget to remind the
King; for he has been six weeks without diets and will soon be " without
any cross at all to bless myself withal." Could not pay the bearer Nicholas
for his journey home, and asks Paget to help him to his duty. Spyre,
23 Feb. 1543. * w
85 HENRY VIII. ftj
1544.
/'. >•'. — Sends herewith four copies in Dutch of the Emperor's waget and
orders, viz., for horsemen, for footmen, for what " they are bounden
to do" and for instruction of the muster taker. Had them from O ran-
velle. Could not get " the state of the coronet 1 and the state of the
provost," as Mons. <le Liore was not here, hut they can be had from "a
Spaniard in the Regent's Court named Sor Inigo de Pcralta, oontador
mayor de Su Mau ," who can give the orders both for colonels of foot;
and for the Marquis of Branden burgh and his horsemen. A sen- ant of
Wotton's lias made enquiries of these matters, as shown by a little letter in
Latin. Sends also a bill in Latin, turned by Mir. Mown to. out of the
Dutch, of the order '• taken by the Empire when they sent last their aid
into Hungary."
I I»L, pp. 8. AiUI. : Sir Wm. Paget, knight, Ac. /•.««/</. : 1543.
'28 Feb. 129. CHARLES V. to CHAPUYS.
II. 0. Was pressed by the English Ambassador, about twelve days ago, to
[Spanish declare himself enemy of the Scots ; and referred the matter to Granvelle,
\*Iel^r|' who, on account of illness, deferred communicating until to-day, when the
Ambassador repeated the same causes and excuses which have I-. t n made
to Chapuys, touching the Duke of Holstein, which (iranvellc told him are
at variance with the treaty, for the English are bound reciprocally to
declare against the Duke of Holstein, in such wise that it is impossible to
deny it. His (the Ambassador's) words seem to mean that affairs
of Scotland, without the Emperor's declaration, might prejudice the
common enterprise against France ; although he says that his master will
not fail to fulfil his part. Granvelle finally concluded that, as the aftair so
much concerned the Low Countries, where the Emperor is practising a
great aid, and the Queen has written amply to Chapuys of it, the best
thing would be to defer resolution until what bad passed in England was
known. Notifies this in order that Chapuys may write, if he has not already
done so, the final intention of the English, and whether he thinks that the
affair could hinder the army against France, which the Emperor would on
no account wish. Granvelle also confidentially advertised the Ambassador
of news from France that, by the answer given to Cardinal Farnesio, the
French were dumbfoundered and, in despair of peace, would try to put
distrust between the King of England and the Emperor, and to beguile the
English by pretending that they would find means to make the widowed
Queen of Scotland and her daughter pass into England, although they by no
nx'uns wished it, least of all the Sieur de Guyse, fattier of the said widow.0
Chapuys shall likewise inform the King and his Council of it in confidence,
and also (as the Emperor has heard) that the French were treating with the
said Cardinal for the marriage of Orleans with his sister, which has been
practised before ; and it is easy to think how this agrees with the other
practice of Scotland, in view of the Pope's indignation against the King of
England. In the course of the conversation Chapuys shall try to learn as
much as possible of the wish of the English. Spire, 23 Feb. 1648.
l-'r. Modern transcript of a copy in cypher, at Vienna, pp. 2.
23 Feb. 130. CHR. MONT to HENRY VIII.
B. O. The Emperor entered Spires, first of all the Princes, on 80 Jan..
and after him the Landgrave, three archbishops electors, and the Palatines
John and Frederic. The Saxon arrived on the IHth inst. On the 20th
• F.cur faisant entendre quilz trouvcruient moyens pour faire pawer en Anglcfcrre I*
royne vesve d'Escosse et SA tille, non obsUnt qu'ili nen euaent volunk. et maoMi
sieur de Guyse pere de la dicte vesve."
70 35 HENBY VIII.
1544.
130. CHB. MONT to HENRY VIII. — cont.
the Emperor, accompanied by all except the Landgrave and Saxon,
heard mass in the principal church and then proceeded to the town hall
(pratorium), where the Landgrave and Saxon with many counts and
common persons were assembled. A speech was read by the Emperor's
vice-chancellor touching upon (1) the need of defending the Empire
against the Turks ; (2) the alliance of Francis with the Turks whom he
had brought into the Christian world and received in a maritime port, and
the need of taking arms against him no less than them, especially before
he occupies the citadel of Nice ; (3) religious controversies and (4) the
judgment of the Chamber. Whereupon Ferdinand's chancellor rose and
asked aid against the Turk. Then the chancellor of the Elector of Saxony
came forward and, on behalf of Saxony, the Landgrave and all the rest of
the Augsburg Confession, protested that they did not repute Henry of
Brunswick a prince of the Empire, nor worthy to sit in that assembly, and
they besought the Emperor to hear their reasons for his ejection. To this
Brunswick replied that he had sat there as long as anyone and had been
driven from his inheritance for executing a sentence of the Chamber ; and
he prayed for restitution. The Landgrave, sitting next him, would have
answered, but the Emperor broke up the meeting.
Ferdinand's assembly (cotnitia) in Bohemia granted him 12,000 foot
against the Turk, and 50,000 guldens for his journey hither, and agreed to
keep the Queen and Royal children for half a year. Ferdinand will be here
in ten days.
On the 15th inst., the councillors of the Saxon and Landgrave informed
the Emperor that Chr. a Landenberg was levying horse and foot ; and, as
he was a notorious partisan of Henry duke of Brunswick, they wished to
know if this levy was with the Emperor's consent. The Emperor replied
that it was for the King of England, by whom Landenberg was subsidised ;
but the Protestants still mistrust Landenberg's familiarity with Brunswick.
It is constantly written from Milan that the Roman bishop favours the
French ; but his Nuncio denies it. There is another person acting here for
the Roman bishop, who is said to have mandate for the commencement of
a joint war against the Lutherans. The Emperor now sends 16 standards
of foot to Milan. Certain ensigns of Italians are wandering in the borders
of Lorraine. There is no news from the French ambassador at Nancy, but
Mont has found that he has sent secret messengers to some princes to
procure his safe-conduct. Two French youths and a German, sent by him
as spies, were intercepted, and a fourth (who, as they confessed, carried
letters to princes and others) escaped. More have lately been apprehended
who confess to the same errand. The vicechancellor of the bishop of Metz,
invited by Granvelle to dinner a second time, declined and secretly fled, and
so escaped the Captain of the Guard who went next day to attach him.
Sends a little book in French recently sent hither. Spires, 23 Feb.
1544.
Latin. Hol.,pp.9. Add. Sealed. Endd.:15<13.
23 Feb. 131. CARDINAL SADOLET to CARDINAL POLE.
roll Kpp., Congratulates him upon a bequest to him by the will of their friend
Mutth. Ghiberti, bp. of Verona. Complains of the wretched state of the
' PwniliaS?' Province of which the bpric. of Carpentras forms a part, which is due to the
in , ^48. misgovernrnent of the bp. of Bologna. Carpentras, 8 Cal. Martii, 1544.
Lat.
36 111 \IIV VIII. 71
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24 I'd.. 132. WOTTON to LAYTON.
This day, about noon, arrived a herald out of France, who, with coat
of arms on his bock and letters in his hand, without guide or safe- • »n-<.
!"do through the town to the Court, alighted and went almost to tin-
Emperor*! i-hamber; hut the Viceroy caused him to be had to one of the
I*'1"!- ''aids called Hainault, with whom he remains. The Viceroy
and Granvelle have told him he deserved to he hanged. Some say he was
seen here 5 or G days ago, others that he is no herald. Knows not his
errand, but conjectures that it is for safe-conduct for the bp. of Paris to
come to the Diet. Takes the opportunity of a courier to the Hegent to send
this, and begs him to notify it into England with speed. Spyre, 21 Keb
1548.
//"/., /». 1. Add. : "A Mons', Mons' 1'embassade' d'Angleterre vere
la Royne." h'.mU. : •' Mr. Wotton, xijth of March."
•j:> I'Yli. 133. The QUEEN'S JOINTURE.
See GRANTS IN FEBRUARY, Nos. 65 and 70; «/.•.« LIKK GRANTS
(Augmentation Books) at the end of this Part.
25 Feb. 134. LAYTON to HENRY VIII.
R. 0. This Shrove Monday, being at dinner with divers gentlemen of the
Court, a secretary of the Great Master, Mons. de Kewe, came to tell him that
" five sundry speedy messengers " hnd brought word that the French king
had sent 10,000 footmen to Normandy to be shipped to Scotland, but
whether at Depe, Hownflete or Harflete he could not tell. The Regent is
8 leagues beyond Andwarpe, "gone to christen the Prince of Horunge first
child, a daughter, and will return hither within iij days." The lieutenant of
Gaunt said, at table, that the Cardinal of Lawreyne was at Spires with the
Emperor ; whereupon another gentleman said he was among the princes of
Jermanie to move them to favour the French king. Divers of the Council
say that the Princes repair fast to the Emperor, and that the country round
Spires is full of tents and pavilions. " Th'Emperor hath agreed and made
friends the Langrave and the duke of Brundeswyke, which long time hath
been at mortal enmity ; and hath willed the duke of Holste to come unto
him in person. It is said also that the duke of Saxon comes unto him in
person ; and that it is like that all the most part of the Princes of Jer-
manie wilbe agreed and condescend to th'Emperor." These things cause
much rejoicing there, but Layton cannot vouch for their truth. Gaunte,
Shrove Monday, 24° Feb.
Hoi., /»/>. 2. Add. KntUl.
27 Feb. 135. The LORD ADMIRAL.
B- 0. Warrant to Sadler to pay the lord Admiral, who has prested certain
• men to go by sea in the King's service, the sums contained in a schedule
xed. Westm., 27 Feb. 85 Hen. VIII. Xi'ined (si<tnaturr* ill.:nU<).
annexed.
Subscribed with Lisle's receipt for the same, the same day. N»
P.I. I'.rv fa,l,,lan<l illiyible.
il. Millt of' the cost of conduct of 100 men to he brought to Sir Rix
Manxoll out of Wales to London, 120 miles at .W., and coats for them at
• But Shrove Monday was 25 Feb. in 1544
t It will be noticed that this bill forms the subject of the memorandum calendared in
Vol. XV11I. Ft.ii.. X,,. 543 which therefore it placed too early.
72 35 HENRY VIII.
1544.
135. The LORD ADMIRAL — cont.
4s., 45J. Like conduct and coats of 200, to be brought by Sir Nic. Poyntz,
out of Gloucestershire, 90 miles, 111. 10s.; of 40, by John Genyns of
the Privy Chamber, from Chichester, 60 miles, 13/. ; of 50, by -
(blank) Lutterell, from Somersetshire, 100 miles, 20Z. 8s. 4</. ; of 80, by
George Bluntt, from Shropshire, 110 miles, 84/. 6s. 80'.; of 40, by John
Carye of the Privy Chamber, from Essex, 80 miles, 101. 10s. ; of 30, by
Baldwin Willoughby, from Essex, 40 miles, SI. 10s. ; of 10 by Andrew
Flammoke, from Warwickshire, 72 miles, SI. 10s. ; of 20, by lord Clynton,
from Lincolnshire, 80 miles, 11. 6s. 8d. ; of 100 out of Kent, 26 miles, and
100 out of the West country, 10" » miles, by Lord Cobham, 66L 5s. ; of 300,
by the lord Admiral, from Staffordshire, 100 miles, 122J. 10s. Total,
408L 16s. 8d. Signed : John Lisle.
Pp. 3.
28 Feb. 136. SUFFOLK to HENRY VIII.
Add. MS Perceives, by Mr. Paget's letters of the 25th inst., that, on receipt
H2>Gfl; ' M 21'°' °* Suffolk's last letters, the King required that, if he had devised anything
Hamilton either for the furniture of the King's resolve (with the advice of the Council)
Tapers, to send an army by sea into Scotland or for setting forward a power by
ii., No. 171. land, he should declare it. Has thereupon devised a book of the charges
of 15,000 men by sea, and of 4,000 horse and 14,000 foot by land, with an
estimate of victual for that army by land. Thinks the invasion by land
far better to bring to pass the King's " noble and godly purpose,"
and to abate the Scots' proud hearts and cause his friends
(if he has any) to show themselves, than that by sea. With
the mistrust and scarcity in Scotland, the King's army will either
give them battle, or cause the nobles to lay pledges to observe the
King's purpose, or else win the town and castle of Edinburgh (as Suffolk
will show at his coming) ; and, in coming homeward, destroy such a piece
of Lodyan and the Borders that the Scots will be unable to annoy England.
The army by sea can only burn Edinburgh (for the castle will not yield) and
destroy such places on both sides of the Frythe as footmen can reach ; and
that done the King will be no nearer his purpose, and his friends (if he have
any) will be in worse case thereby, for it will be taken to prove that the
King intends only the destruction of the young Queen and the realm.
If this invasion by land shall stand the King should remember to appoint
Hertford some wise men of experience as his council ; for the Scots are
" strange men to meddle with and little to trust to," and he must take
hostages for the performance of their promises. The army might be in
Scotland by 14 April, if victual comes soon enough to Berwick and the
Frythe, according to Suffolk's book, and may tarry 28 days and be back in
England by 15 May. Since the King intends to spend money for revenge
on his enemies, this way seems best. Darnton, 28 Feb., 2 a.m. Siyncd.
Pp. 5. Add. End<l.: 1548.
28 Feb. 137. The FRENCH HERALD.
B. 0 Examination of FranQois Mailliard, 25 Feb. 1548 at Speir before
(blank) de Schauibourg, marshal, Charles Boisot, councillor, and Josse
Baue, secretary.
Fifty-three interrogatories and answers, showing that he is a native of
Blais, was despatched by the King and L'Aubespine from Fontainebleau
about two months ago, and came from Nancy by way of Strasburg, on
Tuesday last, arriving here yesterday morning. He carries only two letters,
85 HENRY VIII. 73
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to tho Emperor and to the Estates; but Mons. do Oranvelle will not receive
them. He conferred with no one by the way, although the Cardinal do
Belay, who was at Nancy, knew of his despatch. Of the two months since
his despatch, he was five weeks with the Sieur de Beaurigau at Saleure to
hear of the assembly of the Emperor and Princes. He had ntr mh conduct
and was told by the King himself to enter the Emperor's palace in his coat
of arms as he did. He did not know that the herald who carried the
I'.iupiTor's answer to the King's defiance was refused pmnp without safe-
conduct, for that was before he was a herald. He has been Guyenne king
of arms about half a year and gave his oath to the Grand Esquire ; but
before that he held no office. He was in Switzerland in service of Genera]
M. r 1, t until after the death of Maigret, 10 years ago ; and has been the
King's pensioner since the year '29, now at 400 lirm, employed in trans-
lating from German and carrying pensions to the Swiss. Insists that he is
not a secretary and has 180 livrn as herald in addition to his pension
(heralds receiving 180, 200 or 220 lirm). Thinks he was made
herald for this act, although this Diet has not been spoken of
more than two months, Before being herald he was called " le t ruche-
man " and employed in Swiss affairs ; but did not make the letters
to the Swiss (which were signed by Bayard, Laubespine or Bouchetel).
There was another German secretary called Jehan Jacques who was not
always in Court. He carried no message to Beaurigault. He knows that
the heralds of the Emperor and King of England were refused entry to
France, but they carried war whereas he comes for peace. Repeats that he
has not spoken of his charge to anyone since he left Nancy, except to
Mons. de St. Vincent's mon at dinner on Saturday last.
ii. Examination of 28th Feb.
Four other interrogatories and answers, showing that he came from
Basle to this town, where he entered the same day as the Duchess of Bar ;
but, being charged not to deliver his letters until the beginning of the Diet
and seeing no appearance of its being so soon, returned to Nancy after stay-
ing here only five days, during which he spoke with no one.
French, pp. 1. KmM. : " Th 'examination of the French herald and
his man that came to Spyre."
R O. 2. Examination of Loys Tavernicr, servant to Maillard, upon 19 inter-
rogatories, showing that his master has been herald for about half a year
and was never called secretary, but some called him Mons. de la Touchc
from a little house he has, near Blais, which is not a tfiyneurit. They
went from Fontaincblcau to Salleure in Switzerland, where the King's
ambassador is, about 7 weeks ago ; passing by Nancy, from which they
came on Tuesday last and arrived here yesterday morning.
'i, pp. 2.
•J'.i 1.1.. 138. MARY QUEEN OF SCOTS to PAUL 111.
Royal MS. Commends highly the bearer of these, Marcus Grymanus, |>atriarch
I-. M. u, j. Qf \(j,uieja> WDO Das acted legate here for five months. He has aroused
Kpp. Re« Sc tne l°ve °* a^ 8°°d mcn to the Holy See and given hope of aid from his
ii. : ' Holiness, especially when the imminent danger of this state is known, the
English king having prepared next summer to despoil it both of liberty and
religion. Has committed the declaration of affairs to him. Edinburgh,
ultimo Feb. 1548, under the hand of James earl of Arran.
' "/'.V. /'/'• 2. iMt.
Hoyai MS. 2. Arraii's commission to the Patriarch.
i« B. vi. 16M. Firet, he shall tell how the Scots stand, assailed with war by a most cruel
r ,.M s and powerful enemy, the English king, who, if successful, will not only
ii. So. C destroy their liberty, the dearest thing to mortals, but take from the Holy
74 85 HENRY VIII.
1544.
•
138- MARY QUEEN OF SCOTS to PAUL III. — cont.
See a realm that has obeyed it for ages. It is not in their power to wage
war with the King, for the Scots are exhausted with long war and lack all
things, especially money so that it must be openly confessed that unless
His Holiness and their allies help them they cannot save their liberty. His
Holiness cannot spend money more justly and gloriously, not even against
the Turks, than in defence of the liberty and religion of the Scots, whose
realm is part of the dominion of the Holy See.
Then he shall narrate the efforts of the Cardinal of St. Andrews against
the enemy, and the favour he has deserved of the Holy See. The
advantage of the office of legate is manifold, for the people exclaim that
amongst all these fires of war, the lightest causes are carried to Rome,
which is both a hardship and an intolerable expense, especially when the
realm is exhausted. It is therefore asked that His Holiness will appoint
the Cardinal of St. Andrews legate.
Lastly we send a man to Rome with the Patriarch to bring the reply of
his Holiness ; and we beg the Patriarch to see that he does not return
empty.
Lat. Copy, pp. 2. Headed : Mandata ab illustrissimo Arranie comite,
regni Scotie gubernatore, reverendissimo patriarche ad Sanctissimum data
et concredita.
Feb. 139. HENRY VIII. to MICHAEL STANHOPE."
}« Has revoked the Duke of Suffolk from the North and sent the earl
B M °^ Hertf°rd> Great Chamberlain of England, in his place. Stanhope is to
supply the earl with 200 footmen, of whom 50 shall be archers.
Feb. 35 Henry VIII. Signed Kith a stamp.
}'. 1. Add.
140. The EXPEDITION to SCOTLAND.
f*The Device for an invasion of Scotland printed in the Hamilton
Papers, Vol. II., No. 178, as of the year 1544 must be of a later date,
certainly not earlier than the autumn of 1545].
K- °- 2. " Nombres of men for the invasion of Scotland."
Yorkshire : horsemen, spears, 400, footmen 7,000.
The lUzhopric : horsemen, spears, 60, footmen 2,000.
Xortltumberland : horsemen 1,000, footmen - -(blank).
Cumberland : horsemen 1,000, footmen 300.
Westmoreland : horsemen 40, footmen 500.
" Lancattreshyre " : horsemen - - (blank), footmen 3,000.
Notts: footmen 400.
Cheshire : footmen 600.
Derbyshire : footmen BOO.
In Gardiner's hand, pp. 2. Emi<l.
%* This paper has been already described in Vol. XVIII. Part ii. No. 237,
under the date September 1543 to which it is assigned in the State Papers.
It bears, however, the same water mark as ;4, and would appear rather to
have been drawn up at this time.
The name is written Standope in the address.
35 HENRY VIII 75
1MI.
R- 0. 3. Estimates for an army by sea of " 15,000 men, mariners and soldiers,
to bo victualled for two months, and to carry as much of the same in
victuals with them as they can."
" Every ship will carry after the rate of two men for a ton with a month's
victual for the same," and so for one month there must be ships of 7,500
tons, viz. : five (altered from " ten ") of 200, ten of 100, ten of 80, fifty of 50,
fifty of 40, and ten of 20; in nil 135 ships. Half the said number to carry
victim! for another month and ten others to carry artillery and horses.
Total ships 212. Statement of the men, in all 1,500, required to keep each
of the above sets of ships, ending with the words " and so shall land"
18,600.
ii. Estimates of wheat and drink (at a potel a day each luani required
for 15,000 men for 56 days, with n list of other " kinds of victuals," viz.,
cheese, herrings, beef, butter, biscuit.
iii. Some jottings of numbers of tons, Ac., upon a page containing many
scribblings and repetitions of words such as " rempublicam," " le grauute
mastrede Fraunce," " Stefanus Winton," &c.
iv. Estimate of victuals and wages of 15,000 men for two months, at the
rate of 5*. a man for wages and 8*. for victual, with their costs at 1*. each,
" besides conduct money and dead shares."
v. Jottings of wages for " vj month, 180 days."
vi. Estimate of carts required to carry drink (at l),000 potels a day) for
ten days, " the other proportion for other ten days to be sent by water " ;
and of carts for bread and oats and the number of oxen required for them.
vii. Later draft of the commencement of i i above, in which the entry
" five ships of cc." is cancelled and the next line altered to " twenty ships
of c."
Mainly in (rar diner's hainl, /*;>. 8. Eiidd. : An estimate for an armey by
see.
K« O 4. " An estimate of the charges of 15,000 soldiers and mariners for two
months," viz. : —
Conduct money of 12,000 soldiers outward and homeward with captain
and petty captains 4.000J. ; coats 2.000J. Wages of 8,000 mariners for two
months 1,500/.; tonnage 1 ,100J. ; dead shares by estimation 800/. ; victuals
of 8,000 mariners for two months 1.900/. Wages of 12,000 men for
44 days 4,800*. ; victualling of them i,800/. For horses 266/. ia«. \<i.
For garrison of horsemen two months 6,000/.
ii. "A memorial of such things as must [be] depeched with expedition
for preparation, etc.
" First, letters to be written to my lord of Suffolk containing the King's
Majesty's resolution, with advice to keep the matter secret and increase of
the garrison to one thousand more, or two.
" Item, to be written to know the number of the ships in Newcastel, Hul
and other ports on the Borders, of what portage they be of and who be the
owners."
In Gardiner s hand, pp. 2. Written on alternate pages, the *ecnnd paye con-
t'thiin'jxcribblin'isofiror<lssurha*llrempub\ic&m,'' "Deus," ami the name
" John Mason."
R- O. 5. Estimate of the provision which a ship of 100 tons carrying 200 men
must take for two months of 28 days, viz., biscuit 12,200 Ibs. or 11'2 1
d:iy for every 100 men ; beer 56 tuns, or 1 pipe a day for every 1
flesh 3 tuns, each containing 800 pieces, to serve four days in every week ; 1
and cheese 8 tons "which I divide not because I know not the quantity "
wood 4 tons.
76 35 HENRY VIII.
1544.
140. The EXPEDITION to SCOTLAND — cont.
The biscuit weighs but 5 tons and 1 pipe and occupies the stowage of 12
tons; so that the ship must stow 83 tons, leaving only 17 tons for ballast,
whereas if she shall keep the sea she must have 4(J tons of ballast and must
therefore leave out the sixth part of the said victual and men.
"And so after this rate in every ship of every burden, and specially in
ships made between the Tamys and Barwyk."
At present are about 12 hulks in the Tames, meetly well ordnanced,
that draw little water, and 4 without ordnance, meet to carry men and
victuals. Also about 6 Bremers with guns of iron and 10 Portyngall barks
without ordnance (good sailers to windward) which may do good service with
one piece of brass, " because they occupy no foremast."
Pp. 2.
K- °- 6. [Tonnage of the shipping at each of the following places, viz.]
Newcastle 2,700 tons, Southsheles 82, Whitby 160, Skarbrough 370,
Flamborowe 140, Brydlyngton 1GO, Hul 1,700, Sykehouses 80, Ratclyf
164, Thorney 30, Selbye 33, Yorke 33, Lynne 500, Welles 140, Burneham
190, Wystom 450, Blakney - - (blank), Cley 450, Shyringham 100,
Yermouth 1.970, Leystof 1,250, Alborowe 480, Walberswyke 615,
Southwode 600, Ipswich and Orwell Haven 610. Total for the Northern
ports 5,600 tons ; for the rest 7,800 tons.
Whereof for 15,000 men with one month's victuals, 7,500 tons ; for
victuals, of necessity, 3,750 ; for horses and artillery, 500 ; " and so resteth
in Suffolk 1,150 which will carry 2,300."
ii. Statement showing how the above tonnage is made up (no names of
ships) for the East Anglian ports from Lynne to Ipswich (though the sum
of the different sizes of vessels does not always agree with the totals given
above), viz. : — Lynne, one of 100, one of 80, three of 60, four of 50, three
of 30 ; Welles, one of 70, one 40, one 30 ; Burnham, of 70, 50, 40, 30, one
each ; Blakney, 50, 88, 30, one each ; Wystom, one of 90, one 80, four of
50, two of 40 ; Cley, one of 120, one 100, one 80, three 40, two 30 ;
Shyringham, one 70, one 30 ; Yermouth, one 140, six 100, four 80, six 60,
four 50, four 40, seven 30 ; Leystof, three of 120, one 100, three 80, five 60,
three 50 ; Alborowe, one of 100, two 80, one 50, two 40, three 30 ; Dunwich,
seven of 60, two 50, four 40, three 30 ; Walberswyke, two of 80, four 60,
three 50, one 35, one 30 ; Southworde, one of 100, two 80, three 60, two 50,
two 30; Ipswich, one of 160, one 120, one 80, four 40, three 30.
Similar statement (naming the ships) for the above Northern ports, viz.,
York, The Michael Bijnkcs 33 ; Selby, The Mary Strynner 33 ; Thorney, The
Barbara 30 ; Racclyf, The Trinite 36, Mary 34, Laurence 30, Marnaret 30,
Trynite 40; Sykehouses, The Trynite 30; Hul (the same list as in No. 116
(2) with the additional name The Mary James 80) ; Brydlyngton, The
Jhesus 70, Oxicald 60, James 30; Flamborowe, The Barbara 30, Mary 40,
Erasmus 40, Clement 30; Skarborowght, The John Baptist 60, Margaret 40,
Mary Kateryn : 0, Clirwtofer 30, llartylmeice 40, L'uthbert 30, Gabryel 40,
lilyth 30, Trinite 30, Thomas 30, Trinite 40 ; Whitby, The Elisabeth 40,
Mary James 80, Mychall 40, Mary Jermayn 50 ; Newcastel, The Rlizabeth
160, Trinite 130, Antony 100, Jame» of Newcastel 100, James 100, John 100,
Mary Grace 90, Jnhn Kranyelixt 100, Jhesus 100, (feoryc 100, Martyne 66,
George 60, Kateryn 60, John 60, Trinite 40, Man/ Fortune 40, Anne 40,
.lame* 40, Peter 80, Nicolas 40, Pynke 30 ; Southsheles with Tynnemouth,
'I'll,' John 82 (sir) ; Barwyke, The Mary Kateryn 50.
In Gardiner'* hand, pp. 4.
85 HENRY VIII.
77
l.Vil.
141.
fi I:\NTN IN FRHRCARY. l.Vli.
1. Ant. Hamond. Custody of the
moiety of a chief messuage in Ow thorn o
< illini Westhorn alia* Fothetgarth, a close
in Westhorn called Fouthclose and two
bovates of land in Owthorne. York*., and
lands in Barton, Line., which belonged to
John Fothut, dec., and are in the King's
hands by the minority of Grace and
Elinore Fothat daughters and co-heirs of
the said John ; with wardship and mar-
riage of the said Elinore. Westm., '26
Jan. 35 Henry VIII. Del. Westm., 1 Feb.
— P.8. Pat. p. 4, m. 9.
2. Wm. Tooke. Annuity of 201. out
of the manors of Battell Herons, Higham
and Wikham, and lands in Bradwell,
Tollcabunt Major, Goldhanger, Althorne
and Danberye, Kssex, which belonged to
Ant. Higham, dec., and are in the King's
hands by the minority of Robt. Higham,
a. and h. of the said Anthony ; with
wardship and marriage of the said heir.
Westm. . 27 Jon. 3-5 Hen. VIII. M.
Westm., 1 Feb.- P.S. Pat. p. 4, in. y.
3. Nic. Morrey, elk., King's chaplain.
Presentation to the parish church of
llolston, Staff., Co. et Lich. dioc., void by
death. Westm., 27 Jan. 35 Hen. VIII.
/><•/. Westm., 1 Feb.— P.S. Put. i>. 14.
m. 30.
4. Emericus Tuckfelde, oik., King's
chaplain. Presentation to the parish
church of Trente, Bath and Wells dioc.
'•ice Hen. Stevyns iilitit Tracye, elk, dec.
\V,-,tm.t 28 Jan. 35 Hen. VIII. Del.
Westm., 2 Feb.— P.S.
5. John Synger, King's chaplain. Grant
of the pension which the bp. of Coventry
and I.ichfield " is bound to give, by reason
of his novel creation," to a clerk of the
King's nomination. Hampton Court. H
Jan. 35 Hen. VIII. Del. Westm., 3 Feb.
—P.S. In Enalith. Pat. p. 18, m. 36.
6. Peter Cupper, the King's servant.
Passport to go beyond sea on the King's
service. Westm., 31 Jan. 35 Hen. VIII
Del. Westm., 3 Feb.— P.S. (Signed by the
King.) In Hnglith.
7. Rob. Bon ham and Dorothy his wife,
d. and h. of Geo. Bassett, dec. Livery of
lands of the said George. Westm.. 5 Feb.
Pat. 35 Hen. nil., /». 13. m. 14. Cancelled
l>fcaute returned into Chancery 20 Oct. 37
Hen. rill, to be made out in another form.
8. Sir Robt. Dormer, the King's ser-
vant, and Jane his wife. Grant, in fee to
the said Robert, for 346*. 15*. 10</., of the
manor and the rectory, and the advowson
of the vicarage, of Wynge, Bucks,- .ST.
Albans. Westm., 1 Feb. 36 Hen. VIII.
Del. Westm., 6 Feb.- P.S. Pat. p. 1,
m. 18.
0. Ric. Oowge. yeoman. To be
weigher of wools within the port of lioston,
during pleasure, rice Jas. Merry*. O,
11 Dec. 85 Hen. VIII. M. West:
Feb. -P.S.
10. Edw. Trevar. a page of the
Chamber. To be keeper of Black Park
within the lordship of Chirke, marches of
Wales, and have the herbage, pnnafi
and agistment of it, with the usual fees ;
in reversion after I'rian Brereton.agroom
of the Privy Chamber, who, by pat* nt of
31 Hen. VIII., succeeded Matth.
Hanmer in the said office. Woodstock, «
Oct. 35 Hen. VIII. Del. Westm , 7
Feb.— P.S. Pat. p. 10, m. 23.
11. Dd. ap. Thomas ap Ll'en, Thou,
ap Dd ap. Griff, Mered. ap Thomas, and
John Hollande. Lease of six tenement-.
40 ac. of pasture. HO ac. of arable land. 10
ac. of moor. 3 HP. of underwood and 1 ac. of
meadow, parcel of escheated lands in the
town of Keygydock in the commote of
Ksculus within the lordship of Denbigh,
co. Denb. ; for 21 years ; at :»0x. rent and
40*. Hd. new approved. Del. Westm.. H
Feb. 35 Hen VIII.- S.B. < Signed b,j
Daunee, Southwell and M<n/le.> I'at p.
:«, m. 1.
12. Wm. Wyllyngton and Wm. Shel
don. Grant, in fee to the said Sheldon,
for 875/. l«w. fw/., of Pacwode manor,
Warw., and five messuages. <&c. (described
and tenants named i, in 1'iu-kwode. one of
them called Fetters in tenure of Chr.
Shakespere and Wm. and John his sons.
- Cm-entry priory ; the rectory and advow-
son of the vicarage of Tyshoe, Warw., —
Stone priury, StajT. Also the advowson of
Fackwode rectory, — Coventry; and all
lands leased with Tyshoe rectory to Wm
Wyllyngton. Also a wood of 3 ac. called
Pacwode Comen, — Cm-entry. Westm..
9 Feb. Sfi Hen. VIII. Del. Westm.. 8
Feb-P.S Pat. p. 10, m 25.
13. John Banyster, the King's ser-
vant. Grant, in fee (for two closes in
tenure of Rio. Hudson in the parish of
St. Paneras, Midd., and for 180/. UK s,/. i.
of the reversion of Benyngburghe grange,
Yorks , held for life by Thos. Magnus, late
master of St. Leonard's hospital in York,
by pat. 28 July 32 Hen. VIII. Also
grant of the said grange in Newton
parish, Yorks., with certain lands and
woods (names and extents given) in
Benyngburghe. Newton and Galtresse
forest, Yorks., — St. I^mard't. Hampton
Court, 11 Jan. 35 Hen. VIII. Del.
Westm., 8 Feb.- P.S. Pat. p. 18, M. 14.
14. Robt. Apphughe. Annuity of 61.
ont of a chief messuage in Fenryn and
lands in Fenryn, Iroos, Gtotheyayth and
RxMMWennr, co. Caern., which belonged
78
35 HENRY VIII.
1544.
141.
GRANTS IN FEBRUARY, 1544 — font.
to Reginald ap Jevan and are in the
King's hands by minority of Hugh ap
Kaynold, son and heir of the said Reginald ;
with wardship and marriage of the said,
heir. Westm., 1 Feb. 35 Hen. VIII.
Del. Westm., 8 Feb.— P.S. Pat. p. 18,
m. 36.
15. Sir Edm. Tame. Fiat for the
farm of the subsidy and ulnage of cloths for
sale in co. Glouc. and the towns of Glou-
cester and Bristol, with the moiety of
forfeitures of the same ; for 21 years ; at
651. Os. 8d. rent. Westm., 8 Feb. 35
Hen. VIII.- S.B. (Signed by Norfolk; with
certificate of security given in the Exchequer,
signed by Chr. More.)
16. Ric. Gifford. Grant, for 100 mks.
of the remainder of a lease made by
Wm. Cryssechurche, prior, and the con-
vent of Mottesfont, 12 June 25 Hen. VIII.,
to Hen. Huttoft, late one of the collectors
of customs, &c., Southampton, of Svin-
bourne Regis rectory, Hants, for 40 years at
20 mks. rent ; which lease, upon pretext of a
commission out of the Exchequer. 28 June
34 Hen. VIII., to Thos. Shyrley, John
Mylle and John White (because Huttoft
and John Bettes, the other collector, were
dead) to account for the customs, &c., from
Mich. 33 Hen. VIII., was seized into the
King's hands. Del. Westm., 8 Feb. 35
Hen. V11I.— S.B. (Signed by the Duke of
Norfolk.)
17. John Angeor, of Lollewourthe,
Camb. Fiat for his custody of lands in
Comberton, Camb., viz., of 3 ac. which
John Hende alienated to Ric. Cardington
without licence, a messuage and 2 ac.
which the vicar of Comberton appropriated
to his church from John Hende without
licence, and a croft of 3 ac. in the toft
called Hendesse and 12 ac. of land which
escheated to the Crown on the death of
Joan wife of Gilb. Lanchamber; and 2 ac.
of land in Barton, Camb., which belonged
to John Denteford and were appropriated
to the house of St. Michael, Cambridge,
without licence, and so taken into the
hands of King Henry VI. by Wm. Hasilden,
sheriff of Cambridgeshire, upon a writ
which remains in the bundle of writs for
Mich, term 23 Hen. VI. For 21 years; at
9*. 11J. rent and 4d. increase. Westm.,
9 Feb. 35 Hen. VIIL— S.B. (Signetl by
Norfolk.) Pat. p. 18, HI. 30.
18. Wm. Snell, of Blakalwood, Cumb.
Pardon for the death of Ric. Brisco, of
Blakal houses, yeoman, whom he killed, on
31 Aug. last, with a " le yerneforke shaf te"
in defending himself at a place called
Bogethiliait. Westm., 10 Feb. Pat. 35
Hen. VIII., p. 3,wi. 1.
19. Nic. Sympson, of the Privy
Chamber, and Thos. Dutton. Grant of
the ofHce of escheator of co. Flynte and
collector of rents of Englefeld, Flintsh. ;
in survivorship, as fully as Ranulph Brere-
ton, of Chester, held these offices ; on sur-
render of pat. 5 July 28 Hen. VIII. grant-
ing the same to the said Nic. Sympson
alone. Westm., 3 May 35 Hen. VIII.
Del. (no place named) 10 Feb. "anno
subscripto."— P.S. Pat. p. 10, m. 24.
20. Jas. Cotton, late of Royston,
Camb.. poulter. Pardon for the death of
Nic. Harvy, gentleman, who died at the
Angel inn in Bysshoppesgate Strete,
London, on 5 Oct. 34 Hen. VIII., from the
effect of a dagger wound received at Roy-
ston, on 27 Sept., from the said Cotton
under circumstances described. Westm.,
11 Feb. Pat. 35 Hen. VIIL, p. 18, m. 12.
21. John Barlo, elk., King's chaplain.
Grant of the canonry and first prebend in
Bristol cathedral vice John Go ugh, elk.,
dec. ; with the mansion and buildings
attached. Westm., 10 Feb. 35 Hen. VIII.
Del. Westm., 11 Feb.— P.S. Pat. p. 18,
m. 14.
22. Charles Brandon. To be steward
of the lordship and constable of the castle
of Shiref Hoton, Yorks., vice Sir Thos.
Curwen, dec. ; with herbage and pannage
of the park of Shiref Hoton. Also bailiff
of the manor and keeper of the park and
its paling there, with profits as enjoyed by
Wm. Reskymer, Laur. Ecclisfelde or Thos.
Curwen. The preamble cites grants to
Curwen of the stewardship, &c., 12 Oct.
23 Hen. VIIL, vice Sir Robt. Constable ;
and of the bailiwick, <Vc., 4 May 30 Hen.
VIIL, dec Wm. Reskymer, groom of the
Chamber. Westm., 2] Jan. 35 Hen. VIIL
Del. Westm., 11 Feb.
23. Thos. Asteley and Mary his wife.
Livery of lands of the said Mary, one of
the three daughters and co-heirs of lady
Anne late wife of Sir Gilbert Talbot,
dec., who survived the said Anne and
kept her lands as tenant by the law of
England; viz., of a third part of the
manor of Cokfelde alias Cokfelde Hall
and of lands in Est Tuddyngham, North
Tuddyngham and Glamford, and a third
part of the manor of Vawces and lands
of Estruston, and a third part of the
manor of Hornynghall and Cleres and
lands in Castur, and a third part of the
manors of Bewchamps and Thuxston and
lands in Carleton. Bunwell, Besthorpe,
and Wyndam, and a third part of the
moiety of the manor of Peverell and
lands in Magna Melton, and a third
part of the moiety of the advowson of
the church of Magna Melton. Del.
Westm., 12 Feb. 35 Hen. VIIL— S.B.
(Signed by Wm. lord St. John, John
Sen-ester and Phylyp 1'arys.i Pat. p. 4,
TO. '.).
35 HENRY VIII.
i.-.n.
94. Wm. Bayley. Livery of lands UK
s. and h. of ThoH. Bayley. />••/ Wtvtm.,
12 Feb. 35 Hen. VIII.— S.U. (Sinned by
M'm. lord St. .l»hn -I. ////»•/• anil John
Sf tetter, i I'at.p. 4, m. 10.
35. Andrew Nowell. Orant, in fee,
for 1,2871. 4«. 1<U.. of the manor, chief
messuage and site of the late preceptory
of Dalby super le Wolde.— St. John'* of
Jerntalrm; with the site and certain
closes named, and the rectory of Dalby in
U-nure of Edw. Warner, and certain mes-
suages, Ac. i described and tenants named),
in Ualby super le Wolde, Leic., und all
possessions of the said preceptory and
rectory ; except leaden roofs of the preoep-
tory. Also Purybarre manor, Staff.,
parcel of Warwikeslandes, and lands in
1'urybarre formerly of Thos. Wyat,
who died without heirs. Westm., 6 Feb.
35 Hen. VIII. Del. Westm., 12 Feb.—
P.8. Pat. p. 4, m. 13.
26. Sir Ralph Sadler, muster of the
Great Wardrobe. To be high treasurer
of the wars against Scotland, and to puy
(1) to the bp. of Winchester, lord St. John
and Sir Robt. Bowes, who are appointed to
the provision of victuals for the army, the
money they require, and all other money
appointed by warrant of the King or his
lieutenants ; and 1 2 1 to the earl of Hertford,
appointed lieutenant in the North parts,
the money he requires for ordnance,
munition, carriage and necessaries ;
(3) to pay bills subscribed by the uarl
of Hertford and Viscount Lysle, high
admiral, for costs of ships and men on
the sea; and (4) to pay John Uvedall,
under treasurer for the said wars, for the
army already in garrison on the Borders
or that hereafter shall be there, Ac.
Taking allowance of 2«>«. S</. a day for his
diets, 8<f. a day each for 30 men under
him, 2*. a day each for four clerks and
12d. a day for a messenger, from 17 Feb.
next. Westm.. 12 Feb. 35 Hon. VIII.
Del. Westm., 12 Feb.— P.S. In Knalith.
Pat. p. 9, »w. 27.
27. Peter Maynwaring, elk., King's
chaplain. Grant of the canonry and pre-
bend in Chester cathedral void by the
death of Thos. Newton. Westm , 11 Feb.
35 Hen. VIII. Del. Westm., 12 Feb.—
P.S. Pat. p. 10, m. 24.
28. Kath. Stoner, widow, and Thos.
Huson. Custody of the King's garden
within his manor of Woodstoke, with the
usual fees out of the issues of the manors
of Woodstoke, Hamburgh, Wotton and
Stonefelde. Oxon. On surrender of pat.
22 Aug. 22 Hen. VIII. granting the office
to Ric. Hampden. Westm., 3 Feb. 36
Hen. VIII. Del. Westm., 12 Feb.— P.S.
Pat. p. 18, m. 11.
29. George bp. of Chichester, pro-
vost of the Royal ( 'ollege of St. Mary and
St. Nicholas, Cambridge, and the scholars
of the same. Licence to alienate the
priory or manor of Allerton Mawleverw,
York*., to Thos. Mawleverer ; and licence
to the said Thomas to receive it Wentm .
10 Feb. 34 Hen. VIII. M. Westm.. 12
Feb.— P.S. Pat. p. 1H, m. 12.
30. John Wylde. Grant, in fee. for
2071. 12*., of the* reversion of a tenement
called le Crowne and three other tene-
ments adjoining it in the parish of St.
Dionysius in Fanchurche Street. London,
which belonged to St. Augustine * mon..
Canterbury, and were, by pat. '2«; Feb. 30
Hen. VIII., granted to Ralph Bolney. the
King's servant, for life. Also grant of the
said tenements and M) ac. of the lands of
Fordwyche lordship, Kent, late in tenure
of Steph. Mayre and George Webbc and
now of Ciriao I'etytt, lying within a marsh
in the parish of Westbere, Kent, between
lands of St. Augustine's leased to Thos.
YVoodroof on the east and the lands of
Ant. Maycott on the west, and lands of the
late mon. of Christchurch, Canterbury, of
Jus. Blukisland, of Wye College, and of
John Hewett on the north, and the wall
of the river there called le Convent Wall
on the south.— St. .Inntutinr'i. Also the
fresh and salt marsh called Frierne alia*
Oldemershe and u tenement built therein,
in Elmeley parish, Kent, lute in tenure of
Sir Wm. Croiner, Aeo.,—HalyirtU I'rixry,
Mitld. Westm., 5 Feb. :»."> Hen. VIII.
Del. Westm., 12 Fe»>. I'.S Pat. p. 1H.
m. 12.
31. Wm. Clerc.. Serjeant at arms. To
be keeper of the i-ustle and bailiff of the
lordship of More Knde.and keeper of woods
culled Plumpton Park and Ferrys Woodes
there, Ntht. ; with the herbage of the park
adjoining the said castle. Westm., 12 Feb.
35 Hen. VIII. /»</. Westm., 12 Feb. -
P.S. In Knylitli Pat. p. 1«, m. 12.
32. John Lampleughe. jun. Custody
of a sixth part of the manor of Ixjwek. a
fourth part of the manor of Caldmerton
and a third part of the manor of Ingham.
Nthld., and of nil lands in Cardewe
Shadingayt, Cardawe Stones. Biglandes,
Ulton and (iamelsby. Cumb., which
belonged to John Den ton. dec., and are in
the King's hands by minority of Hen.
Denton. s. and h. of the said John ; with
wardship and marriage of the said heir.
Westm., 7 Feb 35 Hen. Mil. Dtl.
Westm., 12 Feb.— 1' 8. Pol. p. 1H. m. 13.
33. Thos. Carlisle and Thos. Hagger-
ston, gentlemen, for their services under
Sir Wm. Eure, deputy warden of the East
Marches for-anempst Scotland. Grant, in
survivorship, of an annuity of 2t)i. lately
appointed to Sir Roger Grey, now deceased
to be paid from 6 Jan. 34 Hen. VIII., the
day of the death of the said Sir Roger.
Addressed to Sir Wm. Malyorye. treasurer
of Berwick and paymaster of the pensioners
in the North. Westm., 1 1 Feb. 35 Hen.
VIII. Del. Westm.. 12 Feb.— P.8. ftt.
p. 18, m. 16.
80
35 HENRY VIII.
1544.
141.
GRANTS IN FEBRUARY, 1544 — cont.
34. Humph. Owen. Lease of 4 ao. of
pasture in Shepehouse manor, within the
lordship of Denbigh, co. Denb., formerly
in tenure of Peter Lloid, and now of the
said Humph., 5 ac. of pasture. 2^ ac. of
arable land, and 10 ac. of land in the
park of Lewenny. in the commote of
Issalet in Denbigh lordship, in tenure of
the said Humph. ; for 21 years ; at 21s. 2d.
rent, and 15s. of new approved. Del.
Westm., 13 Feb. 35 Hen VIII.— S.B.
(Signed by Daunce. Southwell and Moyle.)
Pat. p. 3, TO. 2.
35. Cumb. Commission to John
Thwaites, Robt. Lampleugh, John Senior
and Win. Porter to make inq. p. m. on
the lands and heir of Wm. Kirkeby. 13
Feb. Pat. 35 Hen. VIII., p.4,m. I2d.
36. Peter Vannes, the King's Latin
secretary. Presentation to a canonry and
prebend in Salisbury cathedral and the
rectory of Shipton under Wichewood,
annexed to it, void by the death of John
London, elk. Westm., 11 Feb. 35 Henry
VIII. Del. Westm., 14 Feb.— P.S. Pot.
p. 1, HI. 29.
37. Dcron. Commission to Sir Ph-
Champernon. Ric. Troblefild, and John
Ridgewaye to enquire whether John
Shortacomb be an idiot. Westm., 14
Feb. Pat. 35 Hen. VIII., p. 4, m. 12d.
38. Ralph Rowcliffe. Livery of lands
as s. and h. of Guy Rowcliffe, dec. Del.
Westm., 13 Feb. 35 Hen. VIII.- S.B.
(Signed by Win. lord St. John, J. Hynde
and John Seicster.) Pat. p. 7, m. 34.
39. Sir Wm. Malyverey and lady Joan
his wife. Livery of lands of the said Joan,
as kinswoman and heir of Sir Jas. Strang-
•ways, junior, dec., being one of the
daughters of Sir James Strangways, dec. ,
grandfather of the said Sir Jas. Strang-
ways, jun. ; viz : of the lordship or manor of
Ekynton, Derb., with the advowson of the
church there. Del. Westm., 11 Feb. 35
Hen. VIII.— S.B. (Signed by flm. lord
St. John, J. Hynde and John Sewster.)
Pat. p. 13. IM. 18.
40. Edw. Warner, the King's servant.
Grant, in tail male, of the manors of
Polstedhall and Erpingham, with ad vow-
sons belonging to them, and three acres of
land in the field called Westhowe in
Bumeham, Norf.,worth in all 43J. a year ;
in reversion after Jane lady Calthorpe.
who holds them for life.
The preamble states that, by pat. 22
Feb. 21 Edw. IV., Polstedhall manor
in Burneham, Norf., and the land
in Westhowe, were granted to Thos.
Fenis and Anne his wife, in survivor-
ship, and that, 10 Nov. 3 Hen. VIII., the
said Anne being dead, the King granted
them (in reversion) and also the manor of
Erpingham to Jane lady Calthorppe and
the heirs male of the body of her and Sir
Philip Calthorppe ; and so after the death
of Thos. Fenis the said Philip and Jane
entered into possession of the premises,
and the said Philip afterwards died with-
out leaving issue by the said Jane.
Hampton Court, 8 Jan. 35 Hen. VIII.
Del. Westm., 14 Feb.— P.S. Pat. p. 14,
m. 12.
41. Peter Vannes, the King's Latin
secretary. Grant of the canonry and
prebend, with mansion, in the King's
college in the University of Oxford void
by the resignation of Walter Bukkeler.
Westm., 11 Feb. 35 Henry VIII. Del.
Westm., 14 Feb.— P.S. Pat. p. 16, «. 3.
42. Joan Holdernes, widow, and
Roger Holdernes, her son. Lease of the
mill of Taplowe, Bucks, and the barge
there, and the islands pertaining to the
said mill, viz., Teyntereyt, Assheyte,
Gladmanneseyte and Nomans Eyte, lately
assigned by Parliament to the honor and
castle of Windsor ; for 21 years ; at SI. 10s.
rent and 50s. increase. Westm., 11 Feb.
35 Hen. VIII. Del. Westm., 14 Feb.—
P.S. Pat. p. 18, m. 13.
43. Edw. Blakford. Lease of a water
mill called Halford Mill within the lord-
ship of Snytterfelde, Warw., with "le
yarde " and a close called Litle Close at
Myllefurdend, and the several fishery of
the water of Store from the -mill to Hal-
forde bridge, and from that bridge, with
half water, to the upper end of Aylesyare,
parcel of '• Warwickes landes " ; for 21
years ; at 40s. 4rf. rent and 8d. increase.
Del. Westm., 15 Feb. 35 Hen. VIII.—
S.B. (Signed by Daunce, Southtcell and
Moyle.) Pat. p. 10, TO. 22.
44. Hen. Dygby and Ric. Catlyn.
Pardon for having acquired, without
licence, the manor of Melton Roos, Line.,
from Thos. earl of Rutland and Eleanor
his wife. Westm., 15 Feb. Pat. 35
Hen. VIII. .p. 12, m. 24.
45. Hen. Vuydall. Livery of lands as
s. and h. of Sir Wm. Vuydall, dec. Del.
Westm., 15 Feb. 35 Henry VIII.— S.B.
(Signed by Wm. lord St. John, J. Hynde
and John Sewster.) Pat. p. 13. m. 22.
46. Lady Blanche Herbart of Troye,
widow. Annuity of 61. 8s. 10|rf. out of
Thormerton manor and lands in Clopton,
Burghton and Stowe, and Norlache,
Glouc., which belonged to Nic. Ashefield,
dec., and are in the King's hands by
minority of Robt. Ashefield, s. and h. of
the said Nic. ; with wardship and marriage
of the said heir. Westm., 2 Feb. 35
Hen. VIII. Del. Westm., 16 Feb.— P.S.
Pat. p. 10, m. 24.
M HENRY VIII.
81
47. Thoa. Barrowe and Mary Bare*
his wife. Livery of lands of the said Mary,
one of the four daughters and heirs of
Hen. Buers, dec., s. and h. of Hobt. Buers,
dec. ; including title to lands which Anne
Buers. widow of the said lien., and Robt.
Bucke and Joan his wife hold for life.
Del. Westm., 10 Feb. 35 Hen. VIII.- S.B.
(Signed hy Wm. lord St. John, J. Hynde
and John Seiriter.) Pat, p. 13, m. 23.
48. John Knottysforde. serjcant at
arms, and Joan his wife (in right of the
said Joan), Susan Knighteleye and Anne
Knighteleye, kinswomen and co-heirs of
Sir Edm. Knightley, dec. Livery of lands
of the said Sir Edmund. Del. Westm., 18
Feb. 35 Hen. VIII.- S.B. (Sinned by Wm.
lord St. John, J. Hynde and John Seiritfr.)
Pat. p. 4, m. 11.
49. Wm. Bice. Lease of a tenement
or chief messuage called Sondyhaven and
house called "a warehouse," with lands
attached, in Istmelles, co. Pemb., in tenure
of Otewellinus Broune, parcel of posses-
sions of lady Katharine countess Brigge-
water, attainted; for 21 years; at 100*.
rent, and 10<. increase. Del. Westm., 18
Feb. "anno subscripto." — S.B. < Signed by \
Daunce, Southwell and Moyle.) Pat. p.
10, m. 23.
I
60. Edm. Wright. Grant, in fee, for
1841. 13x. 2</., of the site, Ac., of the late
?'iory of Orandemonte alias Gromonte,
orks., and all possessions of the priory
in Egton parish, viz., a water mill at
Egton Brigges and lands (names and
extent* given, including pasture in the
forest called Egton Woode and moor \
called Kempston Bigge and Burscoo).
which were in the prior's own hands ;
except leaden roofs ; also four tenements,
a fulling mill and a cottage in Egton
(tenants named) ; and six small woods
(names and extents given) in Egton
parish ; all which premises belonged to
the said priory. Westm., 15 Feb. 35
Hen. VIII. Del. Westm., 18 Feb.— P.S.
Pat. p. 12, m. 1.
61. Sir Cuth. Ratclyff, the King's
sen-ant. To be keeper, governor and
captain of the castle of Berwick upon
Tweed, Nthld. , and have the appointment
of 40 soldiers and 10 gunners in the said
castle ; with 100 mks. a year for himself,
10 marks a year each soldier, and 6d. a
day for each gunner. Del. Westm., 18
Feb. 35 Hen. VIII.— S.B. Pat. p. 17,
i«. 1.
62. Thos. Stanter, escheator of COB.
Hants, and Wilts. See Vol. XV1IL,
Partii., No. 449(76).
63. Wro. Brownesoppe, the King's
servant. Fiat for his appointment as
collector of custom and subsidy of ton-
nage and poundage in the port of
21715
London, in reversion after Nic. Waryng.
Westm., 19 Feb. 35 Hen. VIU.— 8J.
(Sinned by Norfolk; tcitk certificate of
tfcurity given in the Kxcheqtifr tigned
by Chr. More.)
64. John Flete, of London, merchant.
Licence to import out of the parts of
Braband, within the next four month*,
32 bales of Parrys threde, 10 packs of
lokerams and Normandy canvas and 60
puncheons of prune* ; the late proclama-
tion against bringing in of French ware*
notwithstanding. Westm., 17 Feb. 85
Hen. VIII. Del Westm.. 19 Feb.— P.S.
French roll 36 Hen. 1'IIL, m. 5. In
Enylith.
66. Chr. Hagat. Lease of the barn.
stall, shop and burnhaye belonging to
Estbrent rectory, Boms., with the tithes of
the rectory, which belonged to Glaston-
bury mon. ; for 21 years; at 181. rent.
Westm., 16 Feb. 35 Hen. VIII. Del.
Westm., 20 Feb. -P.S. Pat. p. 10, m. 23.
66. Francis Poole, the Kind's sen-ant.
Grant, in fee, for 4Wl. Ox. 10,1., of the
site, ic., of the late abbey of Dale, Derb.,
and numerous closes and meadows (names
and extents given > in Dale parish ; a
grange called Okebroke. and lands named <
in Elvaston parish, Dcrb. ; a coal mine
in the field of Stanley in Spendon parish,
Derb. ; certain fields, Ac. < named and
tenants named) in the parishes of Dale
and Ilkeston. and a wood of 60 ac. called
Hyghewood and other smaller woods in
Dale parish.— Dale abbey. Also the site.
Ac., of the late priory of Wykeame. Yorks.,
and its lands (names and extents given)
in Wykham parish, including a grange
called Wykeame Grange leased to Edw.
Dakyns, which were in occupation of the
prioress; also certain lands, iVc. (specified
and tenants named), in Wikham and
Hoton parishes, — H'ykeame priory. Also
lands in Marton next Hoton Bn*shell in
the parishes of Wykham and Hoton
Busshell, in tenure of Wm. Bovell.—
St. Mary't. York ; and a house and close
in Dale parish, Derb., in tenure of John
Pendylton.— Dale. Also rents and lands
in Boston in the parish of Wykame.
Yorks.,— SI. John'i of JerutaUm. Also
Bondale Common Wood and other woods
(named) in Wykeham parish,— Wykekam.
Westm., 15 Feb. 85 Hen. Vin. Del.
Westm., 20 Feb.— P.S. Pat. p. 10, m. 16,
Westm., 11 Feb.)
67. The parishioners of Bomsey, HanU.
Grant (at the supplication of Robt Cooke.
John Salt, John Ham and John Knight.
wardens of the parish church of Romsey.
and the inhabitants of the town and
parishioners of the pariah, and for IOOJ.)
to the churchwardens and inhabitants of
the town and parish to be a body corporate ;
and grant to them, M such, of the church
82
35 HENRY VIII.
1544.
141.
GRANTS IN FEBRUARY, 1544 — cont.
of the late abbey of Eoinsey and a parcel
of ground adjoining, in increase of the
cemetery, and a processional way (des-
cribed) round the church. Westm., 18 Feb.
35 Hen VIII. Del. Westm , 20 Feb.—
P.S. Pat. p. 12, m. 6.
58. Chr. Metcalf. Lease of all mines
called "lede mynes and cole mynes"
within the lordships and manors of Rich-
mond and Middelham, Yorks., parcel of
the lands assigned for the pay of officers
and soldiers of Berwick (except the lead
mines and coal mines in the Newe Forest
there and in Arclegarthdale, in tenure of
Wm. Conyers, and pasturing of cattle,
sheep and horses on all ground not needed
for mining) ; for 21 years ; at 41. rent.
On surrender by him of a 21 years' lease,
6 July 24 Hen.yilL, to Sir Jas. Metcalf at
a rent of one ninth part of the produce of
the mines. Del. Westm., 20 Feb. 35 Hen.
VIII.— S.B. (Signed by Daunce, Southwell
and Moyle.) In English. Pat. p. 14, .
HI. 32.
59. Andrew Nowell. Annuity of 10Z.
out of a fourth part of the manor of
Swaldale, Yorks., which fourth part
belonged to Ric. Flower, dec., and is in
the King's hands by minority of John
Flower, s. and h. of the said Ric. ; with
wardship and marriage of the said heir.
Westm., 16 Feb. 35 Hen. VIII. Del.
Westm. . 22 Feb.— P.S. Pat. p. 4, m. 15.
60. Thos. Gale. Grant, in fee, for
931. 20d., of Kingeswer manor, Devon,
which belonged to Torre mon. Westm.,
16 Feb. 35 Hen. VIII. Del. Westm., 22
Feb.— P.S. Pat. p. 16, m. 29.
61. Roland Bulkeley. Annuity of 3i.
Is. 4|rf. out of the manor of Issall and
lands in Penmayn Kemcastell or elsewhere
in cos. Caern.,Denb. and Flint, which
belonged to John ap Griffith ap Res, dec.,
and are in the King's hands by minority
of Owen ap John ap Griff ap Res. s. and h.
of the said John ; with wardship and
marriage of the said heir. Westm., 1
Feb. 35 Hen. VIII. Del. Westm., 23 Feb.
—P.S. Pat. p. 10, m. 2.
62. Sir Ric. Williams alias Crumwell,
a gentleman of the Privy Chamber.
Annuity of 202. out of the castle or manor
of Kymbalton, Hunts, which belonged to
Charles Wingfield, dec., and is in the
King's hands by minority of Thos. Wing-
field, s. and h. of the said Charles ; with
wardship and marriage of the said heir.
Westm., 16 Feb. 35 Hen. VIII. Del.
Westm., 23 Feb. -P.S. Pat. 36 Hen. VIII.,
p. 18, m. 41.
63. Hugh Woodwarde, elk. Presenta-
tion to the parish church of Labourn,
Rochester dioc., void by the attainder of
Larke, elk. Addressed to the abp. of
Canterbury. Westm., 22 Feb. 35 Hen.
VIII. Del. Westm., 24 Feb.— P.S. Pat
p. 14, m. 30.
64. Barnard Rasters, the King's ser-
vant. Licence to export 400 tuns of beer.
Westm., 23 Feb. 35 Hen. VIII. Del.
Westm., 25 Feb.— P.S. In English, Pat.
p. 10, 7». 1.
65. The Queen consort Katharine.
Grant for life, in recompense of jointure
and dower, in accordance with the Act of
32 Hen. VIII., of the castle, lordship and
manor of Hadleigh, alias Hadley, Essex,
and a shelf a called "Hadleigh Roe et le
dragginge de muskelles" in Aylesbury
Hope alias Tylbury Hope, Essex, the
lordship and manor of Monden alias
Monden Hall, and the lordships and
manors of Clavering, Asshen, Bradwell
next the Sea, and Berdefeld, and the half
hundred of Claveringe and the lordship
and manor and the borough of Berdefeld,
the parks of Berdefeld and Hadleigh,
Essex ; the honor of Clare, in cos. Suff.,
Essex, Camb., Norf. and Hunts, and the
offices of feodary and bailiwick of that
honor in cos. Suff., Essex, Norf., Camb.
and Hunts ; the borough and town of Clare ;
the lordships and manors of Clare, Erbury,
Hunden, Sudbury and Wodhall and the
borough of Sudbury, the parks of Honden,
Suff., the manors and lordships of Magna
Walsinghan and Parva Walsingham,
Norf., the water mill in Little Walsing-
ham, Norf., and the fee farms of the
towns of Magna Walsingham, Parva Wal-
singham, Gremeston, Thurforde, Fulmesr
ton, Whittinge.Flowringe, Magna Snow-
ringe. and Barmey, Norf. ; the manor and
lordship of Byrcheham, Norf., the castle
of Fodringhey and the lordships and
manors of Fodringhey, Nassington and
Yarwell. Ntht., the parks of Fodringhey,
Ntht. ; the lordships and manors of
Bromesgrove, Norton alias Kyngesnorton,
Odyngley, Clyfton, and Fekenham, and
forest and park of Fekenham, Wore. ; the
lordships and manors of Muche Marcle,
Ma warden, and Kingeslane, Heref. ; the
borough and the manor and lordships
of Lechelade and the manors and lord-
ships of Bardysleighe, Brymisfelde, Bys-
leighe, Myserder, Wynston, Chorleton
and Doughton, Glouc. ; six messuages
beside Tedbury, Glouc., and the parks of
Brymesfelde, Bardysleighe, Myserder and
the bailiwick of Bysleighe hundred,
Glouc. ; the castle and borough and town
of Marlebrige alias Marleboroughe, Wilts,
and the lordships and manors of Marle-
brige alias Marleboroughe, and the manor
of Barton juxta Marleboroughe, and farm
of Barton, Wilts, the castle and borough
of Vyse and lordship and manor of Vise
alias le Vise, Wilts, and the farm of
85 HEXKY VIII.
Manton, WilU ; the lordships and manor*
of Rowde. Meraton Mesey, Crekelade, and
(he lordship and manor of Olde Wotton
nliat Wotton Bassett. and the lordships
and manors of Tokenham, Wynterburne
Basset, Compton Basset, Somerforde
Ceyne*, and Cossham, and the boroughs
of Olde Wotton and Heyworthe, and
hundreds of Heyworthe, Crekelade stable
and Silkeley, Wilts, and the forests and
chaces of Savernake, Melkesham, Pewes-
ham, Blakemore.Chepneham and Bradon,
and parks of Vastarne, Cosham, Devyes
and Chilton Folyatt, Wilts, the lordships
and manors of Chilton Folyatt and Myl-
denhall, Wilts, the inn called le Bore in
Chernamstrete beside Hungerford, Wilts
and Berks ; the barony, the lordship and
manor, and the town of Oillingham, and
the manors and lordships of Pynperne,
Qussuchebown, Tarraunt Gunvild, Knoll,
Hteple and Kreche, Dors., the manor of
Wyke, and the manor and island of Porte-
lande ; the lordships and manors of
Hclwell and Marsshewood aliat Marsshe-
wood Vale, and the lordships and manors
of Wareham, Cranebourne, Cranborn
Holwell, Cranebourne Aderholt, Wykes-
worthe, and the boroughs of Warenham
and Cranbourn and hundreds of Pyn-
pourne and Cranbourne. and forests and
chaces of Oillingham and Cranbourne,
and parks of Oillingham, Marshewoode.
Crykelade and Blakden, Dors., and
the office of feodary of Cranborn
and Marshewood, Dors. ; the lord-
ships and manors of Swallowfelde. Shew-
felde, Wokefelde and Btradefelde Morty-
mer, the parks of Stradefeld Morty-
iner and Swallowfeld, Berks., and the
mansion and castle called Baynerdes-
castell in the city of London ; the lord-
ships and manors of Dertyngton. Samp-
forde Curteney, Kenn, Stokenham, and
Yelhampton and borough of Nasshemahoo
and Kenn, and parks and chaces of
Dertington and Stokenham and the
warren of Kenn, Devon, the hundred
of Colridge, Devon; the lordships and
manors of Brymmer Curteney, Olde Lym-
myngton and Newe Lymmyngton, Hants,
the lordship and manor of Yarlington and
the forest of Roche, Soms. ; and the
lordship and manor of Rowtngion, Warw.
and Leic. All which premises were
assigned to Katharine late Queen of
England for life.*
Also grant of the lordships and manors
of Sodberye and Barton Regis besides
Bristol and the borough of Sodberye and
hundred of Barton, and parks of Barton
and Sudberye, and the lordship and
manor of Sbrawley, Wore. .which belonged
to the late earl of Warwick; also the
lordship and manor of Thorpe ac
Achurche, Ntht., parcel of possessions of
Henry late Duke of Richmond ; the lord-
ships and manors of DeverellangbriM
Estmonketon and Domerham and the
rectories of Deverellangbrige, Estmonke-
ton, Domerham and Merton. WUu, and
the lordships and manors of Marne
hull, Sturmester Newton and Bucklande
and rectory of Kturmyster Newton, Dors.,
which belonged to Olastonbory mon. ; the
lordships and manors of Chipneham.
Shildon, and Lowliadon and the manor of
Upton Skydmors and hundred of Chipene-
ham and fairs of Chipneham. WilU..
which belonged to Walter lord Hunger-
ford, attained; the castle of Uske and
lordships and manors of Uske, Kerlyon.
Trylleighe, Trntarne. Troie. Llangome.
Llantrussani. Nova Orange, Edlogan,
Llebenethe, Lleswerye, Woundy and Tre-
gruke, co. Monm., the boroughs of
Trylleke, Uske and Karleion and the
bedelary (bedell) of Uske. Trelleicke
and Caerlion, which belonged to the late
earl of March ; the lordship and manor
of Weston juxta Baldok, Heref. (tin.
which belonged to (l>lank) ; the
advowson of the college of Stoke beside
Clare, Sufi., the advowson of the college
of Fodringhey, Ntht., and of the hospital
of St. Katharine next the Tower of
London and of the rectories of Monden ,
Essex, and Wynterburne Ktepleton, Dors.
Westm., 22 Feb. 35 Hen. VIII. Del.
Westm., 25 Feb.— P.8. (Slightly injured.)
Pat. p. 17, m. 9.
66. Laur. Wharton. To hare the
keeping of the King's manor within the
town of Kyngeston upon Hull, with the
gardens ; with M. a day out of the
revenues of Beverley manor. Westm..
17 Feb. 85 Hen. VIII. Del. Westm.. 26
Feb.— P.8. In En<ilith. Pat. p. 10, m.
2.
67. Mich. Stanhop, the King'* ser-
vant. To be keeper of le South 1'arke of
Brystwyke in Holdernes, Yorks., and " le
pynder" of Brystwyke manor, in the
King's hands by the attainder of Sir John
Nevell ; with 2d. a day as keeper and Id.
a day as pynder, and the herbage and
pannage of the said park. Oking, 10 Dee.
35 Hen. VIII. Del. Westm., 26 Feb.—
P.8. Pat. p. 10. m. 6.
68. Mich. Stanhope, the King's ser-
vant. To be steward of the lordships or
manors of Holdernes and Cottyngham.
and the town of Ryse, Yorks., in the
King's hands by attainder of Sir Robt.
Constable, bailiff and coroner of the
liberty of the said lordship of Holdernes,
and master 01 the hunt of deer in the two
parks, north and south, of Burstwycke in
Holdernes with pasture for 4 geldings and
2 mares in the said North Park ; with
stated IMS in each office. Westm.. 14
Feb. 85 Hen. VIII. Del. Westm., 96
Feb.— PJ. Pat. p. 14, m. 10.
•See Vol. XVI., No. 603 (25).
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35 HENRY VIII.
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141.
GRANTS IN FEBRUARY, 1544 — cont.
69. Edw. Vaughan, the King's ser-
vant, and John Darnall, one of the clerks
of the Exchequer. To be ingrossers of
the great roll of the Exchequer or clerks
of the pipe of the Exchequer, in reversion
after John Hyde, who now holds the office
by pat. 27 Nov. 11 Hen. VIII., granting
it to him and Wm. Purde, now deceased.
Westm., 24 Feb. 35 Hen. VIII. Del.
Westm., 26 Feb.— P.S. Pat. p. 13, m. 1.
70. Wm. Pynnocke and Ric. Webbe.
Lease of Draycote manor, Wilts., in tenure
of Thos. Webbe, parcel of the lands
called Coopercioners landes ; and two
water mills under one roof called Burley
mills within the lordship of Hanley,
Wore., as Sir John Savage held them,
parcel of lands called Warwickes landes ;
for 21 years ; at 71. 6s. 3d. rent for the
manor, and 10s. rent for the mills.
Westm., 21 Feb. 35 Hen. VIII. Del.
Westm., 26 Feb.— P.S. Pat. p. 14, m. 11.
71. Sir John Gresham and Sir John
Williams. Grant, for 647Z. 4s. 2d., of the
following, viz. : —
To Gresham, in fee. — The manor of
Henden alias Hethenden, Kent, the park
of Henden and 300 ac. of land called
Henden Parke in the parishes of Sund-
rysse, Chedyngston and Brasted alias Bar-
sted, Kent, and lands called Farbye Lands
in Brasted parish, all which were late
parcel of possessions of Wm. Staff orde
and Mary his wife, daughter and heir of
Thos. late earl of Wiltshire, and all lands
of the said Wm. and Mary, and of the
said manor in these places ; which pre-
mises were lately purchased by the King.
To Gresham and Williams, in fee to the
said Williams. — Lands called Euckemore
in Beneham Uf ton (or Uston ? ) parish,
Berks, lands called Tylemylles in Sulhamp-
sted Abbotte parish, Berks., a wood called
Crondall alias Crondall Grove in Beneham
Ufton parish, — Kedynfl mon. Westm.,
19 Feb. 35 Hen. VIII. Del. Westm.,
27 Feb.— P.S. Pat. p. 14, m. 9.
72. John Rogers, the King's servant.
To be clerk of the Ordnance in England,
with 8d. a day from Mich, last, vice Wm.
Huxley, dec. Westm., 11 Feb. 35 Hen.
VIII. Del. Westm., 28 Feb.— P.S. Pat.
p. 10, m. 2.
73. Sir John Arundel of Llanhern,
Cornw. Lease of lands within the circuit
of Lanteglose and Heylesbury parks,
Cornw., lately disparked ; for 21 years;
at M. 3s. 4d. and 4Z. 10*. respectively.
Westm., 12 Feb. 35 Hen. VIII. Del.
Westm., 28 Feb.— P.S. Pat. p. 14, m. 11.
74. Thos. Temmes, of Shorwell in the
Isle of Wight, and Eliz. his wife. Grant,
in fee to the said Thos., for 3171. 2s. &d.t
of Shorwell manor, now in tenure of the
said Thos., ' and woods called Larden
Copp (5 ac.) and Slocam Copp (7 ac.) in
Shorwell parish, — Lacocke mon. Westm.,
20 Feb. 35 Hen. VIII. Del. Westm., 28
Feb.— P.S. Pat. p. 14, m. 13.
75. Sir Wm. Parre lord Parre of
Horton. Grant, in tail male, of the
reversion and rents reserved on Crown
leases (1) to John Cheney, 20 July 30 Hen.
VIII., of the house, &c., of Harwolde
priory, Beds, with certain closes (named),
for 21 years, at 10Z. 10s. 2d. rent, and (2)
to the same John Cheney of Pytcheley-
thorne, Bucks, 28 April 29 Hen. VIII., of
the rectory of Harrolde, Beds, which
belonged to Harrolde priory, for 21 years,
at 101. rent. Also grant of the house, <fcc.,
of the said late priory and closes and
rectory and the advowson of the vicarage
of Harrolde, and the lands of six tenants
(named) in Harwolde, — Hanvolde ; the
lordships and manors of Ketteryng,
Pycheley, Cottyngham and Desbrughe
alias Desborough, Ntht., and the advow-
sona of the rectories of Ketteryng and
Cottyngham, — Peterborough ; the lordship
and manor of Addyngton Magna, Ntht.,
with advowson of the rectory, — Crowlande ;
the lordship and manor of Twywell, Ntht.
— Thorney, Camb. ; the lordship and
manor of Woldehurst, Hunts, — Ramsey;
the site and chief messuage of Ketteryng
manor and farm of Ketteryng, lands
called Hallefelde Sell in Ketteryng, a
warren of coneys in Kettering, a water
mill and a windmill (tenants named) in
Kettering, rent of 2s. 4<J. from the ward of
Rockyngham castle super feodum Dengyen'
in Pycheley alias Pyghtesley, Ntht., rent
of 61. IBs. 4d. called le fee farm of the
manor of Pycheley, and a windmill and a
water mill and a horse-mill in tenure
of Robt. Chapman in Cottyngham, —
Peterborough ; also two water mills
called Wyllywott Mylles, with lands called
Rygges, lez Holens and lez Ozyardes.in
tenure of Thos. Elyott in Wodforde,
Ntht., and a pension of 10s. out of
Addyngton Magna rectory, — Crowlande ;
lands in Twywell (tenants named) a
pension of 20s. out of Twywell rectory,
and a pension of 6s. 8d. in Addyngton,
Ntht., — Thorney; lands (tenants named)
in Woldehurste, Hunts, — Ramsey ; and all
appurtenances of the premises in the above
places and in Islippe, Rawnes, Luffewyke,
and Thrapston, Ntht. Westm., 23 Feb.
35 Hen. VIII. Del. Westm., 28 Feb.—
P.S. Pat. p. 14, m. 15.
76. Katharine the Queen consort.
Grant for life of goods and chattels of
tenants being felons or fugitives in the
lands granted to her by letters patent
under the Great Seal 25 Feb. 35 Hen.
VIII., under the seal of the Duchy of
Lancaster 23 Feb. 35 Hen. VIII. and under
M IIKNIIV Mil.
H
1544.
the seal of the Court of Augmentations
24 Feb. 35 Hen. VIII.; with various
other liberties. Westm., 27 Feb. 85
Hen. VIII. Del. Westm., 28 Feb.— P 8.
dlightlij injured) Pat. p. 17, m. 6.
77. Licences to alienate lands • :—
Wm. Sheldon and Fras. Sheldon to
Thos. Smythe. Lands in Annescote,
Wore. . in tenure of Thos. Syche and others
named, parcel of Talton manor, — Hvetham.
(1st.) P. 12. » i. 23.
Win. Sheldon to Hen. Syche. Lands in
Newbold. Wore., parcel of Talton manor,
—Kvetham. (1st.) P. 12. m. 23.
Jas. Leveson, merchant of the Staple,
to Thos. Rugeway. Lands ( tenants
named) in Claverley, Salon, including the
grange of Bewebrigge, and lands in Bow-
bridge and Broughton, — llaughemonde.
(4th.) P. 13, m. 12.
The mayor and burgesses of Gloucester
to Arthur Porter. Pasture called Hacket-
tysfild (18 ac.) in Hempstid pariah, co.
city of Gloucester, — Lanthonie ; and a
grove called Snede Grove (4 ac.) in Harte-
bury, co. city of Gloucester, parcel of
Upleden manor, co. city of Gloucester.
—St. Peter't num. (4th.) P. 13, m. 17.
John Jennyns, of Haifenacre, Suss.,
to Thos. Payne, of Gloucester, merchant.
Grey Friars in Gloucester and certain
closes and gardens (described and tenants
named) which belonged to it. (4th.) P.
13, m. 17.
Sir Thos. lord Wriothesley to Hugh
Losse and Agnes his wife. Messuage
called "the abbot of Seynt Maries of
Yorkes place " in St. Peter's parish near
Powles Wharff, London (position des-
cribed). (6th.) P. 4, m. 15.
Sir Wm. lord Stourton to John Swetyng,
sen., of Stokegomer, and John Swetyng,
jun., in fee to the latter. Vexford manor
in Stokegomer parish, Soms., — Barlyche.
And all possessions of Barlyche in Vex-
ford. (6th.) P. 4. m. 16.
Hie. Andrewes, of Hayles, Glouc., to
Walter Talbot and Eliz. his wife. Lands
in Elmebrige parish, Wore., called
Cassyes Farm in tenure of John Burne-
ford, which belonged to the late earl of
Warwick. (6th.) P. 12, m. 28.
Geo. Butler, of Sharnebrok, Beds., to
Wm. Dudley. Pasture called Chycsand
Close. parcel of Chycsand Wolld.in Mowles-
worthe parish, Hunts, lately leased to
Thos. Holbeche and now in tenure of
Wm. Dudley (8th.) P. 12. m. 29
Sir Wm.lord Stourton to John Hodgys.
Manors of Shypton Moygne and Shipton
Dowffeld and the advowson of the church
of Shipton Moygne. (9th.) P. 12. m. 31
College of St Mary and St. Nicholas,
Cambridge to Thos. Mawleverer. (10th.)
See above (Grant 29) .
Fulk Buttre to Hugh Ta\ .
(tenants named) in Middelton, Warier
wurthe and Overthropc, Ntht.,— Sktue
frfery, Surr. ; which lands came to the
said Fulk and Hugh by grant of Sir John
Williams and Ant. Strynger. (IGtb.i
P. 12, m. 16.
Hugh Taylour of Midelton Cheduyt.
Ntht., to Fulk Buttre. Lands in tenure
of 11 person* (named) in Midelton,
Warkewurthe and Overthrope. Ntht.,
including a tenement called the Churohe
House, and a rent of 5«. called " the
Frankelowe rent," — Shttu priory, Surr. •
which lands came to the said Hugh and
Fulk by grant of Sir John Williams and
Ant. Strynger. (16th.) P 12, m. 16.
Wm. Burnell, of London, to John
Goldynge. Bublowe manor. K --»•*. with
appurtenances in Klyns Bumps ted, Steplo
Bumpstcd, and Hempstedde. Kasex. — St.
John'iofJenuaUm (16th.) /'. 12, m. 24.
Thos. Braky n, of the town of Cambridge,
to Nic. Iloose. of London, haberdasher.
Ketelles Medowe and lands abutting on
Chesterton marsh, parcel of Chesterton
manor. Camb., and other lands there
(named, and tenants named), — Itarnticdl.
(19th.) P. 12, m. 25.
Sir Ralph Sad ley r. the King's councillor,
to Kath Addyngton, of London, widow,
and Thos. Addyngton, s. and b. of Thos.
Addyngton. dec. Lands in tenure of John
Pyke in Barkyntfe and Parva Ilforde.
Esse*. (20th.) P. 12. m. 13.
Mary Danett, widow, to George Medc-
ley. Her purparty in the manor of
of Stocky ngfford. with appurtenances in
Stocky ngfford, Lutmanscnd and Boldes-
overend, Warw. This to the use of Sir
Edw. Wotton. nephew of the said Mary ;
under the condition that if the said Mary
pay to the said Edw. 133J. 6*. M. before
the feast of All Saints A.D. 1544. she may
resume possession of the said purparty.
(20th.) P. 12, TO. 23.
Sir George Broke lord Cobham and
Edw. Warner, the King's sen-ant, to lady
Anne Calthorp, widow. Priory of Friar*
Carmelites of Burncbam, Ncrf., with
lands (described and tenants named) in
Burneham. (21st.) P. 4. m. 16.
Sir Edm. Tame to Maurice Denys and
Hugh Westwood. Manor of Swyndon.
Wilts. (22nd. } P. 3. m. 2.
Fras. Pole and Kath. his wife to Itic.
Huchensen and Ellen his wife, and the
heirs of the said Bic. Wykcham manor,
with three messuages. Ac., in Marton,
! Wykeham, Boston and ilutton. York*.
(22nd.) P. 12, m. 24.
The same to John Porte, Dale manor,
Derb.. with 20 messuage*, Ac., in Dale.
Spounden, Ilkeston. Elvaston and Saudi-
, acre, Derb., and the advowson of the
I church of Dale. (22nd.) P. 12, M -'»
• All are dated at Westminster. In this abstract the day of the month appears in
parenthesis before the reference to the Part and membrane of the Patent Boll of
85 Hen. VIII.
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35 HENEY VIII.
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141.
GRANTS IN FEBRUARY, 1544 — cont.
Thos. Colepeper to Kobt. Brome, of
Canterbury. Priory of Augustinian Friars
in Canterbury. (24th.) P. 4,m. 31.
Thos. Wyatt, son and heir of Sir Thos.
Wyatt, late of Alyngton, Kent, dec., to
Sir Nic. Poyntz, Ric. Pates and George
Multon. to the use of Eliz. Dorrell. one of
the daughters of Sir Edw. Dorrell, late of
Litlecote, Wilts, dec., for her life, and after
her decease to the use of Francis Dorrell
alias Wyatt, her son, for term of his life.
Lands called Belhyll alias Belhaigh, Bere-
crofte, Ac. (named); in Tytenhull alias
Tytenhill, Soms., and all his other lands
in Tytenhull in tenure of Wm. Peter.
(25th.) P. 18, TO. 9.
The same to Fras. Dorrell alias Wyatt,
son of Eliz. Dorrell, one of the daughters
of Sir Edw. Dorrell, late of Lytlecote, Wilts,
dec., and the heirs male of his body; with
remainder, in default of such heirs, to the
said Eliz. for life, with remainder to the
said Thos. Wyat in fee. Site, &c.. of
Tarraunt priory. Dors., with certain fields
named (extent given) in Graff ord Tarraunt
and Keynyston, Dors., called lez demesnes
of the said mon.,and all other lands in
tenure of Ric. Machym, assignee of Sir
John lord Russell, keeper of the Privy Seal.
(25th.) P. 18, ;K. 10.
Hugh Losse to Robt. Cosyn. Two
chambers above the stable of " the Abbot
of Seynt Maries of Yorkes place " in the
parish of St. Peter near Powles Wharfe,
London, and a moiety of the said stable
adjoining the churchyard of St. Peter's
church (dimensions given). (26th.) P. 4,
m. 16.
Hugh Losse and Thos. Bocher to Robt.
Cosyn. Messuage, &c., in the ward of
Baynardes Castell, London, in tenure of
Thos. Gyttons, — Charterhouse. (26th.)
P. 4, m. 16.
Sir Robt. Southwell and Marg. his wife,
to Edw.Shurley of Iffelde. Iffelde rectory,
Suss. (26th.) P. 4, ?n. 30.
Sir Edw. North to Thos. Wren. Heugh-
ton manor in the Isle of Ely, Camb.,with
10 messuages, &c., in Heughton, Had-
denham, Wylburton.Sutton, Wycham and
Wyntworth. in the Isle of Ely. (26th.)
P. 12, in. 23.
Win. Sharyngton to John Bonham.
Boxe rectory, Wilts, lands called Raylandes
in Waddeswike. Wilts, a tithe barn in
Ridlawe in Boxe parish, and tithes in Rid-
lawe (former and present tenants named)
with the advowson of the vicarage of Boxe,
— priory of Farlegh Monachorum. (28th.)
P. 12, m. 20.
R. 0.
Add. MS.
3-_>,655, f. 2.
B. M.
Hamilton
Papers. 11.,
No. 251.
142. THE PRIVY COUNCIL to LAYTON.
By a special article of the treaty, the King should have, for the
main invasion against France, provision of things in the Low Countries
at prices reasonable. As the Eegent, and the Viceroy of Cicile, at his
being here, said that, on receiving a "billet" of particulars, they would
take order "for the furniture of everything as much as they might," the
King sends the bearers (blank) and (blank)® with a billet of such
things as he requires ; which you are to present to the Regent and Council,
and procure speedy answer when the things shall be ready. The bearers
are sent to make privy enquiries " whether the said carriages and other
things in the billet may be provided in those parts or no ; to th'intent you
may, upon their report, reply there to the Eegent in case you shall be
answered that they can not furnish of the same."
Draft corrected by Patjet, pp. 3. Endd. : Mynute to Mr. Layton.
143. PARTIES IN SCOTLAND.
A paper of news beginning : — " Thes be the nowys that is in the
Curt off Scotland," viz. : —
To Angus are bound Lenos, Huntle, Castels, Glencarn, Crawfforth,
Rothas, Somerwel, Flemen, Haskyn, the sheriff of Hayr, lord Ceton and
many others. Angus and Bodwel are meeting, to agree, and the Governor
will either join them and leave the Cardinal's ways or they will depose him
and sue him at Edinburgh for the goods and lands he has spent. The
Browne and Broke. See Luy ton's letter of the 3 April.
35 HENRY Mil.
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i.-.ll.
Governor took and hanged three " vagers " coming to Lenos, who there-
upon sought Glasco and took throe Harailtons (and two others forsook the
Governor) and was about to hang all three when the lords said " This one
Hamylton is better than the three that the Governor hangit of yours." So
he hanged him and saved the other two. Lenos has taken the abbey of
Glasco and the abbey of Paslot which the Governor's brother had. The
Governor has taken Bodwell castle. Penman and Angus's priest are gone
to the King for the marriage of Lady Margaret to Lenos.
P. 1. A'wW. : Advertisements out of Scotland.
1 March. 144. SALE OF CROWN PROPERTY.
Commission to St. John, Wriothesley, Riche and Sir Ric. Southwell.
Set GRANTS IN MARCH, Nos. 4 and 5.
1 March. 145. SUFFOLK and TUNSTALL to the COUNCIL.
Add. MS.
32.654, f. 1.
B.M.
Hamilton
Papers, n.,
No. 175.
Enclose letters of Sir Wm. Eure and Robt. Colinwoode, showing
the exploit which the latter has done in Scotland, also a declaration of
Mr. Uvedale's account. After last letters were despatched Sandy Pringle
showed Suffolk that French ships lately came to Lethe with two English
prizes (crayers laden the one with grain aud the other with figs, raisins,
«fec.) saying that the French king made the greatest preparation of ships
ever seen in France, every coast village bearing the charges of half a ship,
besides great preparations by land. Darn ton, 1 March. Signed.
P. 1. Add. Sealed. Endd. : 1548.
- °- 2. " Newcastell upon Tyne, primo die Marcii anno xxxv10 II. viijrt " : —
Brief declaration by John I'vedale, treasurer appointed for payment of
my lord Lieutenant and his retinue of 100 men and all the garrisons and
watchmen now on the Borders.
Showing that he had at his declaration made 29 .Tun., 1.012/. 21}</., and
received on 18 Feb. by Edw. Shelley, at Barwik 800/., and also, on 28
Feb., of Ric. Bowes of Aske, at Newcastell upon Tyne, 10,0001. Whereof:—
Paid to my lord Lieutenant and his retinue for the month ending 12
March, 2881. 6s. 8</. ; to the garrisons and watchmen for the month ending
11 March, 1,206/. 6*. 8il. ; at two several times, for "spiell money," 29/.
16*. ; to sundry men lately sent to the Borders, for coats, conduct money
and wages to 11 March, 2991. 14</. ; for charges of two servants sent to
fetch the said 3002. from Mr. Shelley to help to the pay of the garrisons,
80.t. lOrf.
Remainder 9, 5722. :>M.
Cannot declare the monthly charges " because of the new entry of a
great number of more soldiers appointed unto the Borders by my said lord
Lieutenant," which be not yet arrived "ner yet passid benorthe this towne
of Newcastell."
Lanje paper, p. 1.
1 March. 146. SUFFOLK and TUNSTALL to the COUNCIL.
Add. MS.
32,654, f. 3.
B.M.
Hamilton
Papers, n.,
No. 176.
Enclose a letter of Wharton's with a letter of Angus and Glencarne,
which they have perused and sealed. Darnton, 1 March. Signal.
/'.I. A-l.l. Staled. Endd. : 1648.
ss
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2 March.
R. o.
[Spanish
Calendar,
vn., 43.]
147. CHAPUYS to CHAELES V.
Having, since he last wrote, caused this Council to be solicited (as
commanded by the Queen of Hungary) about the safe-conducts to carry
herrings into France and bring back wine and wheat in French ships, and,
likewise, for answer as to the ship of Mons. de Beurez, for which the
Emperor wrote to this King, the Council prayed him to come to them. Did
so on Sunday, 24th ult., when they would speak about nothing but the
Emperor's declaration against Scotland, repeating their former remonstrances
and several times putting forward that, since the King had notably begun by
accomplishing the Emperor's request for assistance against the French, the
Emperor, without other delay, might well grant the first request of the King,
especially when he had granted it in case he heard authentically of hostility
between the King and the Scots ; so close an amity did not require (seeing
the gain which might proceed from it) longer delay, or other promise as to
to the King's declaration against the Duke of Holstein beyond the
general wish to observe the treaty. Answered pertinently enough,
reminding them of the request he made for them to declare against
the Duke of Cleves at the time of the surprise of Hammesfort
and the second invasion of Brabant, to which they would not
listen, much less send away the Duke's agent here. They could only reply
that the said request was not made a bon escient and in order, and that,
since the declaration against Holstein was io be insisted upon and the
Emperor required to be authentically certified of their hostility, reason
would that they should likewise be so certified, and meanwhile the other
ought not to be deferred ; and they would not be satisfied with Chapuys's
telling them that the thing was notorious and needed no certificate.
Finally they prayed him, both generally and afterwards particularly, to get
the said declaration, from which they affirmed (as he wrote in his last),
no loss could ensue to the Emperor or the Low Countries such as they (the
English) would receive by the declaration against Holstein. To deprive
them of this argument it will be well for the Council of the Low Countries
to notify the damage which they would receive from the declaration against
Scotland. It is true that the Council all showed themselves earnest in this
affair ; however, none of them went so far as to say that affairs could be spoilt
by it, although giving him to^understand that it might cause many things
to cool. It is one good thing'that neither King nor Councillors blame the
Emperor but attribute all to the Councillors about the Queen, suspecting
some scheme of Mons. de Beurez whom they hold to have always favoured
the Scots. This will not profit De Beurez in the affair of his said ship, for
which he sent hither (three weeks or a month ago) two gentlemen who
have not yet obtained audience of the Councillors or of the Admiral,
although there was no great need of it, inasmuch as Chapuys has made
sufficient remonstrances both by word and writing. However, hitherto,
there has been no resolution in it or in the abovesaid affairs, partly pending
the Emperor's determination upon the declaration against Scotland, and
also because all these lords are so busy preparing for war as to have no
leisure to assemble in Council.
The King would not license the ambassadors of Scotland, of whom
Chapuys wrote last, to come to him except with conditions and assurances
which it was unlikely that they would grant ; and jointly with that
refusal the King's men on the Borders entered Scotland and did great
hurt. Thither the King daily sends men, and especially arquebusiers, so
that there is appearance that from that side he will not be hindered from
following the enterprise which is in question, for which he daily makes
very great preparations. Hears no otherwise than that he continues in the
wish to go in person ; and hitherto Chapuys perceives no French practises,
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and thinks that they would come too late, when the King has already gone
to such great expense and there is little appearance that the French could
or would recompense them as well as pay the arrears of the pensions,
without which the King would never listen. '
While writing, received the Emperor's letters of the 23rd ult. to which
he can make no further answer than is in the above and in his last letters,
save that he will not fail (upon opportunity) to lay before the King or
Council what Granvelle has declared to the English ambassador touching
the news of France, and to keep good watch for the practises mentioned,
which might be obviated the more easily if the Emperor could gratify the
King as to the declaration.
The King has arrested all ships at present in all the harbours of this
realm and (as the Admiral sent word three days ago) is about to assemble
and put in order more than 150 sail. Knows not yet whether this is to
send towards Scotland, Or to make some enterprise on the side of France
in pursuance of the project formed last year, of which Chapuys sent the
Emperor the copy.
Was about closing this when the King sent two of his Council0 to say that
he heard from a good quarter that the Venetians had agreed to deliver the
town of Bergam to the Turk, a thing most dangerous and important, and it
would be a master stroke if the men whom the Emperor is sending into Italy
could pro-occupy the place; — charging Chapuys to write this in haste.
Moreover, the said Councillors, by the King's command, again put forward
the affair of the declaration against Scotland, exaggerating as usual the
advantage of it to the common enterprise, and declaring the inconveniences
which would ensue from the King's declaration against Holstein, not only to
his subjects but also to the Emperor and himself, who could hardly rig out
their army by sea without recourse to Dantzig for all necessary tackle, which
cannot now be had here or in the Emperor's countries. It would seem to
the King (under the Emperor's correction) that some truce should be taken
with the Duke fora time, so that meanwhile the Emperor's countries and
the English might get the necessary things from Dant/ig and withdraw the
goods which their common subjects have in that quarter; and if the Emperor
thinks it well that he should entertain the Duke with practises and so prevent
his enterprising anything he will gladly see to it (il y rntrmira rolimtifrt.)
Since the Duke was at present in practise for peace with the Emperor, it was
neither fitting nor honorable that he should declare himself until the issue
of the practise was seen ; and, if the Emperor was totally resolved that he
should make the declaration, to please his Majesty (although not so bound
by the treaty) he would make no difficulty therein, knowing the Emperor
to be so discreet and considerate as not to wish his (the King's) subjects,
who have so much property in the land of the Easterlings, to suffer such
notable damage ; wherefore, he would pray the Emperor to prefix some
reasonable term in which his subjects might withdraw their goods, after
which will be neither default nor delay of the said declaration. Earnestly,
however, praying the Emperor to gratify him with the declaration against
the Scots, a thing no less important than pressing (hastivf) ; for Chapuys
was to know, in confidence, that the King was about so to reduce Scotland
that henceforth she would do neither favour to the French nor fatchfrit to
him and his country ; to which end (besides the men already on the Bor-
ders and whom he sends [thither] daily), he had resolved to send a very
great army by sea to Scotland, with more than 20,000 men, and would use
diligence to prevent a great number of Italians and other men of war, who
. • Wriothesley and Paget. See No. 168. It is curious that the Council's letter, in
which this interview ia reported to have taken place " y«st«rday," is dated the 6th;
while this letter of Chapuys' is dated the 2nd The Emperor, indeed, acknowledges ill
receipt as a letter of the 4th (No. 211). More than one correspondent seems to have
blundered.
90
35 HENRY VIII.
1544.
147. CHAPUYS to CHARLES V. — cont.
are (as he is advertised) come down into Normandy to pass to Scotland.
And the King has good hope of success, having there divers partial to him,
and there being bad intelligence and dissension between the others, especi-
ally between the Governor, the earl of Lynus and the Earl Bodwell, who
are all procuring divorces from their own wives in order to espouse the
Queen Dowager of Scotland ; and Bodwell has been more diligent than the
others, by abandoning his wife, daughter, of Milord Machuel, one of the
principal [men] of the country.
Because the French are preparing a very great army by sea, the King
would desire the Emperor to put on the sea, and as soon as possible,
3,000 men, as capitulated in case of the increase of the enemy's army.
And, above all, he would desire the said declaration against Scotland, which,
if the Emperor would or could condescend thereto, would altogether gain
the King's heart and oblige him to do a far greater- thing for the Emperor ;
besides which (as already said) it would undoubtedly shut his ears to all
practises. Believes that if the Emperor had heard the modest and gracious
speech recited by the said Councillors he could scarcely have refused,
especially as the King promised precisely to make the declaration against
Holstein when the term shall be prefixed, which hitherto has been
only promised in general terms.
Begs the Emperor to regard this and not impute to rashness what he
writes out of duty and affection. London, 2 March 1544.
Ft: Modern transcript of the original at Vienna, pp. 8. Original
endd: receues a Spire, le xie dud. mois 1543.
2 March. 148. CHAPUYS to the QUEEN OF HUNGARY.
She will see by the annexed copy all that has happened since his last.
Begs her to send him soon the authentic certificate of the hostility between
the Emperor and the Duke of Holstein, in conformity with what he last
wrote of it ; also to advertise him what prejudice the Low Countries would
receive by the Emperor's declaring the Scots enemies. It would be good,
as he wrote in his last, to say a word to the English ambassador touching
the matter of the safe-conducts ; for the King seems to think that she
makes no great case of them and that they are a device of the secretaries to
get a pot of wine from the merchants. Did not forget to solicit the sending
of the bill of provisions to be made there ; and understands that it is sent
to the ambassador resident with her.
Since he wrote the above, two of the King's Council0 have come to him
with the commission which she will see by the annexed copy ; upon which
he will make no remark, but only beg her to intercede for the Emperor's
declaration against Scotland, which would be a better work than he can
express, especially as the King has decided, after some time, to do the
reciprocal as regards the Duke of Holstein, and there is no appearance that
Flanders would be incommoded thereby, since, during their war with the
King, the Scots will not traffic with Flanders, nor the Emperor's subjects
with them. It is to be considered that although the King purposes to
observe the treaty, yet, if the affairs of Scotland did not proceed to his
liking, he might take occasion of excuse for the coming enterprise or give
ear to some practises. The declaration seems a small matter, considering
that he might demand assistance against the Scots, who occasionally make
raids and invasions and threaten to do worse. London, 2 March 1544.
Fr. Modem transcript of the original at Vienna, pp. 2.
. * Sec p. 81) note.
R. 0.
[Spanish
Calendar,
vn., 45.]
35 HI.MIV VIII.
91
2 March.
R.O.
l.r>44.
2 March: 149. OTWELL JOHNSON to his Brother, JOHN JOHNSON.
2 March 1543 : — Has received his letters. " The money that you
write to be taken up by exchange for the payments of the Cola Mart waa
happily deferred ; for if so much haste had been needful in taking of it, as
it seemed by your often and earnest writing, you should have paid dearly
for it ; for th'exchange at sight is now not under 26*0, and, at double
usance, Mr. Smyth hath paid for Mr. Cave's account 27*6 ; but now that
some more respite is enlarged I trust to speed your purpose better cheap."
Mr. Haynes is yet unpaid, by reason of Cornells Franz's slackness, as
appears by Hen. Southwyke's letter ; but I have contented him for the
present with 201. in gold. The shipping is appointed to begin the morrow
after Midlent Sunday, but Mr. Ant. Cave and Mr. Smyth think it will not be
then, for lack of ships and mariners " which are put daily so much unto
the King's business." Complains of difficulty of sending him letters.
Can get no "barras" canvas. Will send seeds "for my sister's new
gardens " by the next. Sends this to Thos. Flecton at Tykeford, to be
forwarded. I have a long matter to write " concerning my going over with
my master (which I can in nowise avoid), but time will not serve, and in
very much haste, going to a good sermon, I commit you to God, after my
loving commendations in general to my sister your wife and other my
acquaintance in the country."
Hoi., p. 1. Mutilated. Add.: at Polbroke. Kndd.: "Answered the
vjth in Marche & entered into journal."
150. LAYTON to PAOET.
The enclosed letter Mr. Wotton sent me from Spires. This day,
communing with the Regent, I demanded if she had heard of such a herald
of France entering the Emperor's Palace. She said she had ; but she did
not know as yet the contents of the letter he brought. And yet she had a
post from the Emperor that morning. She said that she " heard say and
supposed " that, about 20 March, the French king would send 10,000
footmen and 5,000 horsemen to victual Arde and Ttirwcn, and that she
thought the King's garrison at Gynes and theirs now to l>e sent down with
the Great Master, Mons. de Rewe, would be too few to resist them.
Because the said fortresses have not victuals for a month, the French king
will come strong. These things being only her " supposal," has not
written them to the King or Council. Gaunte, ij° Marcii.
Ho/., p. 1. Add. Endd.
2 March. 151. EDMOND HARVEL to HENRY VIII.
„ R-°- Wrote on the 6th ult. Letters from Constantinople of 11 Jan.
60s" ' reP01^ no preparation for war by the Turk, save of 12 or 15 galleys.
Barbarossa has lost many men by the " pestilential air" in Provence, and is
dissatisfied with the French king, although he has received three large
presents besides his stipend, which is 80,000 cr. the month. The Bishop of
Rome and this Signory are suspected to help the French king secretly,
fearing his ruin by Henry and the Emperor. The Venetians live in great
jealousy, and the Bishop trusts in his money but is odious to all men,
especially his own subjects. Of the Frenchmen in Piedmont there is little
speaking. The Marquis* continually assembles men. The Emperor has
sent much money to Italy for Milan and Naples and for the duke of
Florence, who lies at Pisa for suspicion of Barbarossa. Learns by letters
from Prage that Ferdinando has obtained of the Bohems 4,000 horsemen
• Of Ouasto.
92
35 HENRY VIII.
1544.
151. EDMOND HAKVEL to HENRY VIII. — cont.
and also money and footmen against the Turk. This Almain Diet gives
incredible suspicion to the Italian States. Prays that this expedition
against France, which (as Harvel learns from the lord Privy Seal) is to be
of unexampled greatness, may prosper. All think that the Frenchmen
cannot sustain against Henry and the Emperor in defence "of the
Christian state." Venice, 2 March 1544.
Hol.,pp.2. Add. Endd.: 1548.
152. ALBERT DUKE OF PRUSSIA to the QUEEN OF SCOTLAND.
In favour of his subjects of Konigsberg John Ungerman, Martin
Winthmoller, Gregory Petsche, and others, who complain that last summer
their ship "a magnifico ac generoso domino Petro Habrim comiti ab
Odwiell,0 classis praefecto, vi occupatam et ereptam esse." Since the
writer's former letters patent in their favour took no effect they have de-
sired his assistance to recover their own by force, but he prefers to write
again to her. Dat. Regiomonte.
iMt. Modern transcript from Konigsberg, pp. 2.
Headed: "An die Koniginne unde Gubernanten in Schotlandt, den ij.
Marcii (1544)."
3 March. 153. HENRY VIII. to ANGUS and GLENCAIRN.
2 March.
B. o.
(R. T.
149.)
Add. MS.
32,fi54, f. 5.
B. M.
Hamilton
Papers,
ii.. No. 177.
Haynes'
St. Papers, 8.
Hatfield MS.
231, No. 5.
[Cal. of Cecil
MSS., Pt. i.,
101.]
3 March.
Hatfield MS.
231, No. 6.
Haynes'
St. Papers. 8.
[Cal. of Cecil
MSB., Pt. i.,
101.]
Received this Monday, 3 March, theirs dated at Douglasse, the last
of February, requiring an answer before the 9th inst. Their letter is so
obscure, not declaring wherein they desire answer, and the time so short
that he cannot satisfy them ; but when Mr. Penven, his chaplain, arrives
with full instructions from them, answer shall be made. If, a fortnight
past, they had signified their minds, the King might have sent them
advice. Requires them to despatch Penven with diligence, and mean-
while to foresee that their enemies catch them not at such advantage
as at their last encounter. If they behave like men of honor and courage,
as he expects, they shall want no reasonable aid. They have suffered much
inconvenience by asking advice too late and being slack when things were
to be done, and the King's affairs have been thereby hindered, but the past
may be easily redubbed. Westm., 3 March 85 Henry VIII, at night.
( 'opy, pp. 2. Endd. : Copy of the Kynges letters to th'erles of Anguish
and Glencarne.
2. Another copy, from which the letter is printed in Haynes' State Papers.
Pp. 2.
154. PAGET to HERTFORD.
Encloses the King's answer to the letter from Angus and Glencarne.
Had no leisure to make more copies of it than that herewith, of which he
begs Hertford to return "a double" by next post. Westm., 8 March, at
midnight, 1548.
P.S. — Other letters will be despatched to-morrow.
Hoi., p. 1.
3 March. 155. LAYTON to HENRY VIII.
On the 3rd inst., Mons. de Rewse informed him that the 10,000
Frenchmen embarked in Normandy for Scotland mutinied upon the sea,
B. 0.
St. P., ix..
606.
* That is, Patrick Hepburn, earl Bothwell
35 HENRY VIII.
1544
and have returned and landed again in Normandy in great discord. The
Regent said, three or four days since, that Turnay and Arde were very bare
of victuals and the French king had promised to victual them before
20 March by 10,000 footmen and 6,000 horsemen. This she only spoke
"by her supposale." Now she is more certain, and desires it to be
certified to Henry, and that the Great Master shall be at St. Umbers on
the llth with 1,400 horsemen. The Great Master also affirmed it this day;
and both she and he suppose that, if Henry's garrison be ordered to join
theirs at need, they can impeach the Frenchmen's enterprise, and so compel
Arde and Turnay0 to yield. The Regent calls daily for her billet, for which
she says that she wrote to your Grace a month since. Gaunte, 8rd " of
this present, at night."
Hoi., pp. 2. Add. Endd. : iij° Martii, 1548.
8 March. 156. EDMOND HARVEL to HENRY VIII.
R. O. Wrote yesterday. The Signory sent, this morning, for him, and
said their nation in England were grieved by taxes and exactions,
requesting him to write to Henry in their favour. Answered that Henry,
intending an expedition against France of 50,000 men besides naval power,
" was constrained to put this inusitate burden upon his own subjects " as
well as upon strangers ; " in all other seasons no prince's subjects in
Christendom were less agravate than those of your Majesty." Venice,
8 March 1544.
Hoi., p. 1. Add. Endd.: 1548.
4 March.
R. 0.
Rymer,
xv.. 14.
157. BRISTOL, HOSPITAL OF ST. JOHN.
Surrender of the house or hospital, and all its possessions in Bristol,
in cos. Glouc. and Soms., and elsewhere in England, Wales and the
marches thereof, 4 March 85 Hen. VIII. Signed by Ric. Bromefdd, master,
and two others. Seal injured.
ii. Certificate by Thos. Powell, elk., and John Smyths, merchant of
Bristol, commissioners, that they have received the above the same day.
Dated 1 March 85 Henry VIII.
[Set Eighth Report of Dep. Keeper of Pub. Records. App. II., 11.]
Enroled (7. Roll 35 Hen. VIII., p. 1., no*. 11 and 12.
4 March. 158. SUFFOLK to HENRY VIII.
Add. MS.
32,654, £. 7.
B. M.
Hamilton
Papers,
n., No. 178.
Received his letters of 26 Feb. by my lord of Hertford, lieutenant
in these North parts, to repair to the King, and also to instruct Hertford
in affairs here. Heard Hertford's credence. When he has deliberately
conferred with Hertford ho will repair towards the King with celerity.
Darn ton, 4 March. Siifned.
1\ 1. Add. Endd.': 1548.
4 March. 159. SUFFOLK, HERTFORD and TUNSTALL to the COUNCIL.
Add. MS.
I, f. 9.
r.M.
Hamilton
Papers.
n., No. 179.
Hertford, upon his arrival, has had, and will have, information of
the state of affairs. Rychmonde the herald tarries at Berwick for the Km
pleasure. On the 10th inst. a great assembly shall be at i
• Meaning Therouanne. Sft No. 184.
94 85 HENRY VIII.
1544.
159. SUFFOLK, HERTFORD and TUNSTALL to the COUNCIL — cont.
the Cardinal, Argile, Murraye and others, " albeit, . peradventure, some of
the King's friends will not be there." Shall Rychmonde go to them, to
demand the prisoners and declare his instructions, and thence to the
King's friends, for entry of the residue ? For the Parliament of Scotland
is deferred to 3 May. There is great scarcity of grain at Newcastle, where
the army, appointed to be there on 81 March, must ask some time to be
mustered and shipped. Sir Cuthbert Ratcliff wrote to Suffolk lately that
the garrisons could not get one quarter of grain in all Newcastle, which is
like to feel a famine unless relief comes. Beg them, therefore, to enlarge
the restraint of ships of Newcastle and of grain bought by Newcastle
merchants in Norfolk and Suffolk and elsewhere, providing that it is surely
wafted thither by men of war, that it may not fall into the laps of enemies
or be carried elsewhere. Hertford will, at Newcastle, call to him the
wardens of the Marches, who cannot at present come so far as this town.
Suffolk departs towards Court to-morrow ; and Hertford will repair to
Newcastle at the arrival of his carriage, which he has " over-ridden by
post." Darnton, 4 March. Sif/ned.
P.S. — Enclose a letter from Sir Kalph Eure.
Pp. 2. Add. Sealed. Endd. : 1543.
4 March. 160. WOTTON to HENRY VIII.
R. O. On the 24th ult. a herald out of France came hither, and, going
St. P., ix. C07. straight to Court, went almost to the door of the Emperor's Chamber,
carrying a letter in his hand. He was stopped and threatened by the
Viceroy, and delivered to the custody of other heralds. Granvelle after-
wards told him he deserved to be hanged. Secretary Joys, going that
afternoon to examine him, found him too drunken to speak, although the
other heralds said he had drunk but little. Next morning he was examined.
That afternoon Granvelle informed Wotton of the herald's coming, and
that both he and the Viceroy had told him he deserved to die ; when he
answered that his master sent him and he did not know he was doing
amiss. Granvelle said the Emperor would not meddle with the letters,
that Wotton should see the copy of his examination (which should also be
sent to the Ambassador, to show to Henry) and that the Emperor meant to
use clemency and to send him back with a writing approved by the
Princes in the Diet, showing why the letters were not received. Wotton
replied that Henry's herald and the Emperor's "had not of late so
used themselves to the French king," and would have fared otherwise if
they had so done ; but, if the Emperor would use clemency, it were not
amiss to keep him awhile and examine him. Granvelle said they would not
keep him, nor examine him except concerning his commission. Could not
get sight of the examination until the 1st inst., when Secretary Joys read
it to him. Repeats from memory some points in it, touching the herald
(Fra^ois Maillard) himself and the time and cause of his coming.
Encloses a copy of the answer delivered to him. Joys said that when he
took out that answer and began to read it the "poor fellow" thought it
was a sentence of death, and was afterwards so rejoiced at being dismissed
that he seemed willing to stay and serve the Emperor.
King Ferdinand and other princes of the Emperor's part are looked for
this week. Meanwhile the Diet temporises. In spite of the diligence used
for taking spies, " many of these princes have letters in their sleeves (as
Granvele saith) from the French king." To that Wotton said that the
French king should never lack attorneys here as long as there were nuncios.
35 HENRY VIII. 95
1544.
" ' You say even true,' quod Granvele, ' and so have I told him meetly well.' M
Granvele thought the French king would do little here, and said that " at a
diet holden after the last Diet of Regenspurgh, he had th[e Landgrave]
bounden unto him by his hand and his seal (which he hath ye[t to show),]
never to aid the French king nor the [duke of Cleve against the Emperor],
and that the Landgrave, while the Emperor was in Gelderland, wrote unto]
the said Granvele, saying, ' You may well perceive that I keep promise [with]
you, and so will I do.' " And Granvelle concluded that, if he could obtain
so much in the Emperor's absence, the Emperor could now obtain much
more. Sends copy of an advertisement out of Switzerland which Granvele
showed him.
Certain lanceknechts have come out of France complaining that they
were not paid ; and some of them have been taken and threatened with
death for having done against the determination of the diet of Reigenspurgh,
but the Emperor has let them all go. The French king has required the
Genueses (seeing they are neuter) to suffer him to have an ambassador
among them and certain galleys in their ports, and to lend him 100,000
ducats, as they have done to the Emperor ; but they refuse, and prepare
for defence. Granvele says " that the Cardinal Farnese is one of the god-
fathers to the Dolphin's son ; and that Mons. Dorleans showcth by his coun-
tenance how little cause he hath to rejoice at that matter." Spyre,
4 March, 1548. Signed.
Pp. 8. Slightly mutilated. Add. Endd.
B- O- 2. Copy of the preceding, from which mutilated passages can be
supplied. Not signed.
Pp.9.
R.O. 8. Copy of " the answer delivered to the herald at his departure."
.P., ix., 609. Francis Maillard, your coming has been insolent and deserving of
chastisement, for it does not appear that you are an officer of arms, and you
yourself confess that you were created for this occasion, and that you have
come and gone to divers places in too suspicious manner since you left the
King of France, and have long delayed execution of your charge. You
should not have dared to enter this Germany, to which your master has
procured so much hann, still less have ventured into the Emperor's lodging,
without a safe conduct. Your master has always forbidden Imperial officers
to enter his realm, and in a marked way when the Emperor sent him an
answer to the defiance made by him at Paris, when the officer was very ill-
treated. He also refused to receive officers of the Emperor and King of
England last summer. You had no right to put on your coat of arms
without asking leave, as even the French officer did who came to defy the
Emperor in Spain, after your master had been delivered from prison on his
faith. Besides, Imperial officers of arms have been beheaded in France
when doing their duty, and no punishment inflicted for it. Your master
has respected no privileges, even of prelates and noble women, and you
have finally forfeited all privileges of your office by perjury in denying that
you were some days past in this town, dissembling to the Emperor and the
estates of Germany now assembled here. Nevertheless his Majesty with
his accustomed clemency permits you to return with the guard which shall
be given you. As to the letters which you say are from your master, the
Emperor will not receive them.
French, pp. 2.
B. O. 4. Another copy of 58.
French, pp. 2.
96
35 HENRY VIII.
1544.
4 March.
B. 0.
161. WOTTON to PAOET.
On the 3rd inst., was with Granvelle to know if the Emperor had
letters from the Lady Regent concerning the declaration of the Scots as
common enemies ; but none had come. ° Reflected, afterwards, that, by the
treaty, neither Prince can make a peace or truce with a declared common
enemy without the other's consent, so that if the King might bring the
Scots to an advantageous peace, the Emperor, not wishing the King to be
too strong on that side, might dissent ; whereas, if they were not declared
common enemies, the King might use any advantage he got without making
the Emperor privy to it, as the Emperor did with the duke of Cleves. If
this seems not worthy to be considered or has been debated already, begs
Paget to keep it to himself ; or else to speak of it as he thinks best. Spyre,
4 March 1543. Signed.
P. 1. Add.: To, &c., Sir William Pagett, knight, one of the King's
Majesty's two principal secretaries. Endd.
5 March. 162. THE PRIVY COUNCIL to HERTFORD.
Hatfield MS.
231, No. 49.
Haynes'
St. Papers, 9.
[Cal of Cecil
MSS.. Pt. i.,
102.]
The King having lately instructed lord Wharton to give to
Dunlanerick, in reward for certain services, 800 cr., the latter thought
himself scant well-recompensed, and, as if looking for more, sent an
acquittance for 1001. The King mislikes some words in Dunlanerick's
letters, but thinks he may be loth to give the Cardinal's party mistrust, and
yet willing, for gain and profit, to serve the King. The 300 cr. shall be
made up to IOOL, and he is to be asked, when he says in his letter " that he
would be redye to further his Majesties affairs with all lawful service,"
what he means by " lawful service." Also, when he says that "he must
of his honour, if the Cardinal and the rest of that sort come against the
King's host, do as they do," whether he means to do against the King's
army, or with it ; and, if he intend to serve his Majesty, with what kind of
service ?
Upon the occasion of scarcity of fish in those parts the Duke of Suffolk
lately made suit that his Majesty would license his subjects there to eat white
meats. His Majesty is pleased to grant the same, as he did last year, by
proclamation, " to extend to all his subjects from year to year until he
should declare by proclamation the contrary."
To the assembly of lords at Stirling, on the 10th inst., Hertford shall
send Rychemond herald, with Henry Raye ; there to execute his charge for
calling in of the King's prisoners. The wardens shall also order all men
within their wardenries to call in their prisoners and keep them safely
until the exploit Hertford knows of shall be finished. Westm., 5 March
1543. Signed by Canterbury, Russell, Essex, Lisle, Westminster, St. John,
Wriothesley, Gage, Browne, Paget, Petre and Baker.
Pp. 3. Add. Endd. : Rec. vij° Marcii, at j after none.
5 March. 163. LEONARD GRENEWOOD to HERTFORD.
Hatfield MS. With reference to the six score tons of timber which he was appointed
231, No. 32. by his Lordship to provide in Yorkshire in " planckes, quarters, and gyestes,"
MSSPti and the rest to be for building> timber of 14 inches and under, with 1,000
J03.] ' spars, to be delivered at Hull, as appears by a schedule which the writer
carried from the Court to Mr. Stanhope at Hull, begs to be instructed as to
the length of the said planks, &c., and whether the spars are to be oaken or
• The passage following is printed in St. P., ix. p. 602, in a footnote.
35 HENRY VIM.
'.'7
1544.
fir. Has found lying ready squared within 8 miles of York sufficient for the
King's purpose therein, and has set sawyers to work on it. York, 5 March.
I l»l., p. 1. flyleaf with address lost. Headed in a later hand: Totherle
of Hertforde.
5 March. 164. SUFFOLK, HERTFORD and TUNSTALL to the COUNCIL.
Send herewith a letter of Whar ton's, a letter of Donelangrig, and
the saying of Robt. Lyster, Brunston's servant. Darnton, 5 March. Signed.
P. 1. Adil. Endil. : 1548.
Add. MS.
82,654, Ml.
It. M.
Hamilton
Papers,
n., No. 180.
5 March. 165. ANGUS to HENRY VIII.
R. o.
St. P., v.,809.
Would be very glad to know that Henry is persuaded of his " faithful
mind," which shall endure while he lives, although " the contrary hath
been vehemently shewed to your Highness." Credence for bearer,0 Henry's
chaplain. Dalkethe, 5 (" the fyft ") March. Signed.
P. 1. Add.: To the King's most royal majesty. Kndd. erroneously:
primo Martii 1543.
5 March. 166. CHARLES V. to CHAPUYS.
R.O.
[Spanish
Calendar,
MI. 46.]
Was pleased to learn, by his letters of the 18th ult., the satisfaction
of the King of England with the Emperor's answer to Cardinal Farnesio,
and especially with the two points in Granvcllo's letters. Is glad that the
King accepted Chapuys's excuse as to the sending of the Spanish arque-
busiers and yet made no difficulty about the contribution to the enterprise
on the side of Piedmont. It will be well, upon opportunity, always to
remind him of that point. Will advertise him if other news of Italy
comes, and hopes that the provision set there, although costly, is such
that the King of France will find his designs frustrated. Was also pleased
that the King was so satisfied with the Count of Burcn. Chapuys's diligence
for the sending of the commissioners into Flanders was well ; and he must
continue it, both for the exigence of the enterprise and to see what the
English wish, and, notably, whether the King continues in his purpose of
going in person.
Touching the declaration against the Scots, Chapuys's remonstrance for the
reciprocal declaration against Hoi stein iras good, as also his reasons in
faruur of according the declaration a^fdinst Scotlaml even though that against
I l-d stein should be deferred. But there is also to be considered the long con-
federacy of the Low Countries with the Scots, ami that that confederacy teas
rati/ifil, at the revolution of a hundred years, about thirteen years ayo, and the
Emperor's countries receive profit and advantage by it. And it would seem too
raw, and neither becoming equity nor honour, to declare war against the Scots
without at least first making some instance to them; besides, it would give the
more occasion to the Pope to join with the king of France and the Scots and not
be ashamed to trouble Italy in order to cross the common design against France.
If the King hopes to treat with the Scots he ought so much the less to seek thi*
i'lt-1-la ration : and these considerations are as great and more weighty
(vives et militantes) than the King's touching the fiuJte of Holstein.
l'..rp<-:liency and tumour seem to require that under the circumstance* the Emperor
should send a personage express, either a king of arms or some other, to Scotland
t<> request the Scots to appoint with thf King, or otherwise the Kmpemr will
df dare them enemies in pursuance of his confederacy with the King; — provided
* John Penman.
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85 HENRY VIII.
Harl. MS.
4994, f. 266.
B.M.
1544. 166. CHARLES V. to CHAPUYS — cont.
tfiat the Kintj also send to the Duke of Holstein for the like. If the Kintj expresses
a wish to meddle with the appointment, ^Chapiiys may answer that the Duke's
deputies are already on their way hither, and that the said envoy to him is only to
incline him the more and to hinder his men of war from any enterprise atjaimt
ike Emperor's countries. Chapuys may put this forward either as on tlie
Emperor's part or as of himself, as shall seem best ; and if tJiere is such dis-
satisfaction there as might hinder or divert the enterprise, he shall advertise the
Emperor of it with all speed, toyeilwr with his advice.
Chapuys does well to entertain the Queen ; to whom, if occasion offers, he
shall make the Emperor's cordial recommendations ; and also to the
Princess.
You will see by the annexed copies the confession of the herald sent
hither by the King of France and (de qu. et ?) what we have caused to
be delivered to him in writing, of which copy has been given to the
Ambassador of England here resident ;t and to him have been read (tentesqn.
hues ?) the said confessions, of which he has required a copy to be sent to
you to show to the said King. Spire, 5 March 1548.
Fr. Modern transcript of the orit/inalminute at Vienna, pp. 4.
5 March. 167. AMBASSADORS OF FRANCIS I. to the DIET OF SPIRES.
Wish the Diet had not been so governed by the opinions of some of
them that the Ambassadors cannot perform the commands of him who is
in name and fact the Most Christian King, but are forcibly prevented in
a way never before known even among barbarians. Deplore the evils that
may result throughout Christendom to their children's children. Are
perplexed what to do, when the ways are beset by enemies and they
themselves are shut up within these walls, and the peaceful herald who
took letters in their King's name, both to the Emperor and to the Diet,
was forbidden access, and after incredible menaces sent back trembling and
almost lifeless with an atrocious answer. Not to neglect, however, any
means of fulfilling their mission, send in writing the speech which they
would have delivered to the Diet. Nancy 3° non. Martii 1544.
Lat. Modern copy, pp. 8.
Begins : Utinam, amplissimi ordines.
2. Written address (Oratio Scripta) of Francis I.'s ambassadors to the
Diet of Spires, urging that Francis does not seek to injure Germany, setting
forth the friendly way in which he had treated the Emperor in past years,
and ending with a strong remonstrance on the treatment of his herald.
Lat. Modern copy, pp. 10.
Bet/ins : Perincommode nobis accidit, serenissimi &c., quod cum a
Francorum Rege missi essemus de rebus &c.
6 March. 168. THE PRIVY COUNCIL to WOTTON.
R- 0. The King received his letters by bearer, and approves his proceed -
St. P., n. 612. jngg wjth the Emperor and Granvelle touching the Scots. Albeit the delay
upon pretence of their request for the semblable to be done against the King
of Denmark is unreasonable, unfriendly and not justified by the treaty ; if
that King be indeed the Emperor's enemy, he [supposes that the same
Harl. MS.
4994, f. 28.
B.M.
• That is to say. to be a mediator («t icelle tieur roy parle de toy vouloir mesler de lap-
linctement).
t See No. 160 (3, 4).
forwarded to Chapuya.
poinctement).
t See No. 160 (3, 4). The second copy (4) appears to be that which the Emperor
35 HENRY VIII. 99
1544.
should be " in the same predicament towards his Majesty that he requireth
th'Emperor to take the Scots "J« will so take him if the Emperor,
knowing his reasons for the contrary, insist upon it, provided that the
Emperor " now and forthwith out of hand " declare the Soots enemies.
For Wotton's instruction in this, inform him that, yesterday, lord
Wriothesley and Sir Wm. Pagett repaired to the Emperor's ^mtimaflnr
and declared :—
1. That the King had notice that the Venetians, persuaded by the
Bishop of Rome and French king, had agreed to deliver Bergamo to the
Turk, to the danger of Milan, Italy and all Christendom, and the King
desired the Ambassador to notify this to the Emperor with all diligence,
and suggest as a remedy the surprising of Bergamo by the men whom the
Emperor now sends out of Almayn by Trent.
2. That the King required the Ambassador to write eftsoons to the
Emperor to declare the Scots enemies ; that, as to the king of Denmark,
he understood (by the said Ambassador and otherways) that the Emperor
was entering into some treaty with him, that he, moreover, prayed the
Emperor to consider that the Turk, French king, Bishop of Kome,
Venetians, Genowayes, and Scots were knit together, openly or secretly,
and therefore it seemed expedient for them two to have as few as possible
of the rest of the states of Christendom against them, and for the Emperor
to make terms with Denmark, if only for a time, in making which the
King would travail, whom the king of Denmark had offered to take as
arbiter. Most things for the equipage of ships pass through Denmark ; so
that, if both the King and Emperor were at enmity with Denmark, they
could not furnish themselves to the sea ; and therefore, the King thinks a
truce should be taken until they can provide themselves with these
necessaries. If, notwithstanding these considerations, the Emperor will
press the King to declare the King of Denmark enemy, he will do it, upon
the Emperor's letters for the same, and desires that, as he and his subjects
have merchandise thereabouts necessary for sen-ice on the sea, the Emperor
will give him some convenient time to withdraw it.
8. Understanding that " certain Italians at the sou Id of the Bishop of
Rome " and other men of war, to the number of 10,000, are come to
Normandy to furnish a strong army to the sea ; the King desires the
Emperor to send forth his army by sea furnished [with 8,000 men] ° as the
case requires, as the King does, with diligence [so that it may "mount the
seas" by the 20th inst.].°
The Ambassador liked all these points, especially that touching Denmark,
and promised to write favourably of them to the Emperor.
By the treaty there should be no traffic with Frenchmen, much less
conveying to them of victual ; yet, the King, at the lady Regent's request,
for the sake of the Low Countries, agreed to confirm such safe-conducts as
the Emperor should grant to merchants to convey goods to France, except
victual and munitions of war. Now lately, understanding that the
Emperor's subjects of Flanders had herring which they could not otter
except to France, the King has agreed that the Emperor shall license the
conveyance thither of 800 last, only to gratify the Emperor and Lady
Regent.
Send four books of the "Institution of a Christian," lately, by the King's
command, translated into Latin, since matters of religion are likely to be
debated at this assembly, and the Emperor should know " how conformable
to Christ's doctrine and the institution of His Holy Church " is the teaching
which the King has ordained for his people. Wotton is to present one or
two of them to Granvelle, showing (as of himself) a wish that the Emperor
would take one of them.
• Cancelled. f 8** No. 147, j». 89 w*«7~
100
85 HENRY VIII.
1544. 168. THE PRIVY COUNCIL to WOTTON — cont.
The King minds to have 1,000 horsemen besides those under Mons. de
Bures and Chr. van Landenburghe, and will shortly send Mr. Vaughan and
Thos. Chamberlayn thither to pay the prest and conduct money of them
and Landenburgh's band. Meanwhile Wotton shall learn whether Baron
Hadeck, the King's pensioner, will serve with 1,000 horsemen at
Landenbergh's price, and if so shall cause him to make ready ; but, if the
Baron cannot or will not serve, or if Wotton cannot meet with him, he
shall request the Emperor to appoint some good captain to serve the King
with 1,000 horsemen upon the conditions covenanted with Landenbergh
(who, the King thinks, will serve well), the copy of which is sent here-
with. If neither the Baron nor any other shall serve at such wages as
Landenbergh does, you shall " bargain with Hadek as good cheap as you
can."
Draft, corrected by Paget, pp. 9. Endd. : Mynute from the Counsail to
Mr. Wootton, vj° Martiil54S.
6 March. 169. HERTFORD and TUNSTALL to HENRY VIII.
Add. MS.
32,654, f. 13.
B. M.
Hamilton
Papers,
n., No. 181.
Enclose letters to Suffolk from Sir Wm. and Sir Ralph Eure. The
Davison mentioned in Sir Wm.'s letter is a Scottishman who, within
England, " did rail against your Majesty's succession ; wherefore he hath
suffered accordingly." Darnton, 6 March. Signed.
P. 1. Add. Endd.: 1548.
6 March. 170. SIR RALPH EURE to SUFFOLK.
Hatfield MS.
231, No. 43.
[Cal. of Cecil
MSS. Pt. i.,
104.]
Where the Armstrongs and Nyxsons of Ledersdale, being assured
with England by your Grace's command, lately came into Tyndale and
took away cattle from one Percy Robson, I send Robson with his com-
plaint to you because they are under assurance with Sir Thos. Wharton.
Yesterday Edm. Nyxson, and certain of Hector Armstrong's servants, came
into Tyndale and slew " as proper a man as is within all Tyndale, callide
Bartye Yowng, upon no cause but only the sayde Bartye Yowng's
friends was my guides when I burnt Magerton." Forbears to revenge these
displeasures, as the men are assured, until he has informed Suffolk, but
will do them or some of their friends like displeasure unless he hears from
Suffolk to the contrary. Begs to know if Suffolk will have any great raid
made this light (which should be done by Tuesday night at furthest), for,
if not, he will, before that, do some exploit in Scotland with his own garri-
son and Tyndale and Ridsdale. Chipchace, 6 March. Signed.
Pp. 2. Flyleaf with address lost. Headed in a later hand : To the duke
of Southfolke.
7 March. 171. HERTFORD, TUNSTALL and SADLER to HENRY VIII.
Add. MS.
32,654, f. 15.
B. M.
Hamilton
Papers,
n., No. 182.
B. 0.
Last night at midnight arrived the enclosed letters from Wharton
addressed to Suffolk and Hertford, with letters and credence from lord
Maxwell to Wharton. As Maxwell requires a meeting with Wharton and
offers to enter as the King's prisoner, Hertford has written to Wharton to
appoint a meeting, and there move him to make his entry, alleging that
his doing so before being called will be the more acceptable. Do not
believe that he will so enter. Darnton, 7 March. Signed.
P. 1. Add. Endd.: 1548.
2- Original draft of the above.
In Sadler's hand, pp. 2.
35 HENRY Mil.
101
172. HERTFORD to WHABTON.
1544.
7 March.
Hatfield MS. Hag received his letter dated Carlisle, 5th inst., and also the account
' 8* of his conference with lord Maxwell's chaplain. As Maxwell seems
St. I'apenf.'iO. desirous to meet Wharton, it were well to grant his request and hear his
[Gal. of Ceoii intelligence ; and, where Maxwell offers to be at the King's command, tell
MSB. Pt. i., him that Hertford, who is arrived as lieutenant, says the King intends
1050 shortly to summon all his prisoners to come in, and if Maxwell will enter
before being called it may be more thankfully taken than if he came on
commandment. Requires him, after doing as above, to be at Newcastle on
Wednesday night next, bringing with him Sir John Loder. 7 March.
Draft, pp. 2. Kndd. : To Sir Thomas Wharton, despatched vijc Marcii.
7 March. 173. HERTFORD TO [RICHMOND HERALD].
Understanding that on the 10th inst. shall be assembly of certain
lords of Scotland at Styrling, charges him, accompanied by Henry Raye of
Berwik, to repair into Scotland and execute the King's charge for the
calling in of his Highness's prisoners, "according to such instructions as
you have, signed with his Majesty's hand." Darnton, 7 March. Signed.
P. 1. Flyleaf with address lost.
Add. MS.
10. 110
f. 203fc.
15 M.
7 March. 174. HENRY SUTHWIKE to JOHN JOHNSON.
B. 0. Calles, 7 March 1543 :— Receipts of money from Wadyng and Skell.
Thinks that in leaving fells and buying wools Johnson has "(as the world
now goeth)" taken the better way. Will now agree with Walter Leveson
for wools ; and make arrangements (described) with Johnson's brother
Otwell in London against this Cold Mart ; in which he will entrust
Johnson's business and Mr. Cave's to Ric. Whethill, for he is not going
himself. Trusts that the 25/.at. due by Cornelis Franson Goit is paid ere
this.
Hoi., p. 1. Add. : merchant of the Staple at Calles : at London or else-
where. Kndd. : Answered 14 March.
March. 175. HENRY SUTHWIKE to [JOHN JOHNSON].
B, 0. Fragment of a letter too mutilated to be intelligible but showing
the writer's signature and a portion of the date, viz. " Marche a° 1548 "
and the endorsement " 1548. Answered the xiiij*" day of March."
Fraijment. A riijht half page.
8 March. 176. SIR WILLIAM GASCOIONE, Senior.
B. O. Bond of Sir Wm. Gascoyn, the elder, to pay Sir John Gostwyke
24J. 18*. 4d. due to the King by the debt of Robt. Oxrnfeld, of NVakefyld,
Yorks., merchant. 8 March, A.D. 1548. Signed and *ealtd.
P. 1.
8 March. 177. THB PRIVY COUNCIL to HERTFORD.
HatfieldMS. We have "for the necessity of the thing," despatched to your
231 No 60. Lordship a warrant for the present payment of 612J. 9«. 4rf.
MSS0rt t John Hales shall send unto Master Sadlair, we pray you to cause a warrant
107.]
102
35 HENRY VIII.
1544.
177- THE PKIVY COUNCIL to HERTFORD — cont.
to be made in due form therefor, and to send our warrant, cancelled, back
again." Westm., 8 March. Signed by Kussell, Westminster, Wriothesley,
Browne and Wingfield.
P. 1. Flyleaf with address lost. Headed in a later hand : To therle of
Hertforde.
8 March. 178. SUFFOLK to HEBTFOKD.
Hatfield MS.
231, No. 47.
[Cal. of Cecil
MSS. Pt. i.,
106.]
Appointed Thos. Sysson at Whetherbye to serve as post in place of
Rob. Harpyne, post, of Alberford, who was found negligent of his duties.
Begs favour for Sysson to serve now in summer, seeing that he has borne
the charges in winter, in case Harpyne, who is now in London, go about to
supplant him. Will at his coming up speak with Sir Brian Tuke for this.
Darn ton, 8 March. Signed.
P.S. — Sends also herewith a certificate of draught horses from the
sheriff of Nottinghamshire and Derbyshire.
P. 1. Flyleaf with address lost. Headed in a later hand: To therle of
Hertforde.
Hatfield MS.
231, No. 11.
[Cal. of Cecil
MSS. Pt. i.,
98.1
179. SUFFOLK to HERTFORD.
Has seen the letters to him from the Council, °and as regards the
making up of the 10CM. to Dounrarycke, that is done already, " for it was
thought not to stick with him for 25J.," for if the other were well spent so
would this be. Signed.
P.I. Flyleaf icith address lost. Headed in a later hand : To therle of
Hertforde.
8 March. 180. HERTFORD, TUNSTALL and SADLER to HENRY VIII.
Add. MS.
32,654, f. 17.
B. M.
Hamilton
Papers,
n., No. 183.
St. P., v. 360.
To-day arrived Sir John Penvan, the King's chaplain, with letters
and credence for the King from Angus and the other lords. He says that
the Governor is at Hamylton, the Queen at Stirling and the Cardinal at
St. Andrews-; and thinks the convention appointed for the 10th will not
hold. They take no care for the defence of the realm, but, as Lenoux
says, the Queen and Cardinal seek to steal away into France and they are
about a divorce between the Governor and his wife. Penvan says his
coming is to accelerate the King's army into Scotland, the land army to
enter by Berwick and a convenient army by sea to repair to Legh with
victuals. Also they would that 10 or 12 ships should be sent by the West
to annoy Argile, and agarrison of 2,000 or 8,000 left on the Borders to annoy
the lairds of Sanct Johnstons and Bucklughe. The King's friends in
Scotland will assist ; but, unless the King's power comes before the aid
comes out of France, they will be in danger. Penvan says they desire the
King to call in such of his prisoners as are not assured to him, as Maxwell
(whom Penvan " can in no wise commend "), Flemyng and the Master of
Erskyn. Signify these sayings of Penvan's that they may be compared
with what he shall declare.
With Penvan arrived Lenoux's secretary, repairing to Court to see the
lady Margaret, with whom (Penvan says) Lenoux is far in love, and only
refrains from coming himself because he would first convey his brother
•See No. 162
85 HENRY VIII.
LOfl
1544.
K. o.
out of France, whom he intends secretly to call home, and for whom ho
desires safe-conduct to Calais and through England. Darnton, 8 March.
/'/'. 2. Add. Sealed. /•;«'///.: 1548.
2. Original draft of the above, from which it is printed in the State
Papers.
/// Xadlt-r's hand, pp. 8. Kndd. : Depeched viij° Marcii at iij afternoon.
8 March. 181. WHARTON to HERTFORD.
Add. MS.
32,654, f. 21.
B. M.
Hamilton
Papers,
n., No. 184(1).
This 8th inst., received Hertford's of the 7th, and has written to
Maxwell for a meeting accordingly. Is commanded to be at Newcastle on
Wednesday night and bring Sir John Louther, but, until the return of his
servant, is uncertain what time Maxwell will appoint for the meeting ; and
the Scots have assembled a power and intend with " pikordes " and small
boats to do displeasure about St. Bees, and by Innd if they dare. Beg*
therefore to be pardoned his coming until after next week. Maxwell will,
if they meet, desire assurance and, on Wharton's saying that he will refer
to Hertford, will desire assurance in the meanwhile, for so his chaplain
desired. Asks what to say thereto. Reports news of espials called Johnston
and Willie Yrwyn, viz. : — The Governor has taken Angus's castle of Bothe-
well, 5 miles from Glascoo. On Wednesday last men were appointed to
besiege Glascoo castle, in which Lenoxe is, unless Lenoxe would " enter
himself" and deliver it to the Governor. On Thursday last Maxwell
received letters from the Governor and forthwith went from Dumfries to
Angus, and is treating between the Governor and Angus for agreement.
Angus has, for fear, removed from Dowglas to Temptalen. Lenax's things
are confiscated in France and his brother committed to ward.
Describes how, on the night of 5 March, the Fosters burnt Maxwell's
house of Newlandes, 2 miles from Langhollm tower. Carlisle, 8 March.
p.5. — Desired Yrelande, the priest, to write to John Thomson, deputy
customer, after his arrival with Maxwell, his master. Encloses his letter.
Has received Hertford's letters enclosing copy of a letter from the Council
for a practise with Donelanerick, to which he will attend. Cannot both do
this and wait upon Hertford at Newcastle on Wednesday night; and
therefore tarries for the present. Signed.
1'p 8. Add. (as despatched at noon). Kndd. : 1548.
9 March. 182. HERTFORD to PAOET.
Add. MS.
32,654, f. 19.
B. M.
Hamilton
Papers,
n., No. 184.
Hatfield MS.
231,No.ll6(2).
Encloses letters from Wharton and Sir Wm. Eure addressed to
Suffolk and him. Had appointed Wharton and the other wardens to be
with him on Wednesday next ; but, upon the causes expressed in Wharton's
letter, has now deferred it to Monday the 17th inst. Has written to
Wharton, if Maxwell ask for a new assurance, to reply that, as the old
assurance is broken, he dare not grant a new without knowing Hertford's
mind. Begs to know the King's pleasure therein. Man-els that he bean
nothing from Paget of the things he wrote from Newark. Prays him to
remember them by next post, and to beg the King to send Sir Chr. Morres
and Boyfelde with speed; also, seeing the scarcity at Newcastle, to send
relief against the arrival of the army there. Darnton, 9 March. Signed.
P.I. Add. Sealed. Endd. : 1648.
2. Draft of the preceding in Sadler's hand.
Pp. 2. See Calendar of Cecil MSS., Pt. I, 187.
104
35 HENRY VIII.
1544.
9 March.
R. 0.
[Spanish
Calendar,
vn. 47.]
183. THE QUEEN OF HUNGARY to CHAPUYS.
For answer to his letters of the 18th ulf. and 2nd inst. sends a
letter patent under the Emperor's seal for the observance of safe-conducts
which the King of England shall grant for trading in France. Chapuys
shall declare it to the Council and receive from them like letters for the
safe-conducts she issues here under the Emperor's seal; and, if the Council
wish any alteration, he shall tell them that on their sending the King's
letters she will despatch the like, provided that the effect agreed to by the
King is observed. The Ambassador of England resident here has not
spoken of the said observance of safe-conducts, and therefore she has not
mentioned it to him ; but, at the first opportunity, she will communicate
the copy of the said letters to him, in order that he may write for the
advancement of the affair.
In satisfaction of two of Chapuys's questions, sends certificate signed and
sealed of the defiance which the Duke of Holstein made to her and
her government ; which is greater evidence than that for the war of
Scotland given by the English, whose affirmation is believed. If they
ask to see the defiance in writing, Chapuys shall make the excuse that she
has not sent it (as indeed she could not, because it is not now here). Would
not have them see it, not wishing to discuss with them the causes of it and
of the war, any more than to be troubled with the occasion of the war
against Scotland. As to the second point, the prejudice to her countries of
the declaration against Scotland is too notorious to be asked. For, firstly,
these countries have never been at war with Scotland and have a treaty
with that realm which should not be lightly infringed ; secondly, if at war
with Scotland and Holstein, these countries are entirely debarred from the
navigation of the east and from fishing, especially the fishing of herrings
which they take towards the North under the coasts of Scotland : — a pre-
judice much greater than all that the English allege to excuse their declara-
tion against Holstein. Advertises him in confidence (knowing that he
can keep a secret) that the prejudice is so great that, even though the
declaration against Scotland is made, she does not see how it can be
observed unless the King also declares against Holstein, and the English
are debarred from the navigation of the East like those here. Otherwise it
would be impossible to content the people. Chapuys must take heed lest
after the declaration they fall into another exasperation, which would not
suit the present affairs.
Chapuys writes to the Emperor that the King makes continual pre-
paration for the enterprise against France and persists [in his intention] to
be there in person, as she has likewise heard from the Ambassador here ;
nevertheless, she does not perceive that he does what he ought to levy
strangers or that he sends money to Landenberger for the 2,000 horse and
4,000 foot. Also the Count of Buren has as yet heard nothing of the
charge which the King will give him. Marvels at this, and also that he
defers sending the bill of the provisions which he desires to be made here ;
and, moreover, the ambassador here has said nothing to her, and apparently
has no charge.
Where the King desires the Emperor, in pursuance of the treaty, to put
8,000 men on the sea, she has not yet heard that the French make so great
an army by sea, and perhaps this request was rather only to hasten the
declaration against Scotland. Chapuys shall take heed to excuse it if he
can, having regard to the great expenses she sustains and her furnishing
of 2,000 horse and 2,000 foot for the King's army besides the 2,000 men
by sea ; for she has such work to satisfy both the frontier garrisons and
the requirements for the Emperor's army, that it will be impossible for her
85 HENRY VIII.
15-11.
to furnish all if in everything the extreme is wanted. Chapuys shall not
enlarge too much upon this until he has the Emperor's answer. Gand,
9 March 1548.
/'. s'. — The patents for the observance of safe-conducts and ratification of
the war against Holstein will be sent to-morrow, so as not to detain this
bearer.
Fr. AIinlern transcript of the original minute at Vienna, pp. 8.
9 March. 184. LAYTON to PAOET.
R- O. This day, received this packet of letters addressed to the King from
Dr. Wotton, brought by the Queen's post. Finding the bearer ready to
depart for England, willed him to deliver it with diligence. Begs Paget to
give him thanks, " for he has nothing else for his labour." In last letter
to the King, wrote (for haste) Tornay for Torwen. Lately, at Hansterdam
in Holland, a lewd Grey Friar in a sermon railed against the King. To-
morrow Lay ton will speak with the Queen to have him punished. Gante,
9 Ma re 11 1548. Signed.
P. 1. Add. Kndd.
10 March. 185. THE QUEEN OF HUNGARY to CHAPUYS.
R. O.
[Spanish
Calendar,
\n. 48.]
R. O.
In pursuance of her letters of yesterday sends him the patents for
the observance of the safe-conducts and certification of the war of Holstein,
together with an extract of what she has written to the Emperor upon the
language held by the English ambassador here about the disposition of the
King's affairs in Scotland. Since her letters of yesterday, the merchants
who laded the herrings arrested in England have shown her that, in Eng-
land, they were paid only about 2,000/. at. for their herrings which cost them
in purchase, custom and freight more than 5,4G(K. <jr. l'l.t which amounts
to more than 8, GOO/, st., without reckoning what they have paid for war
dues and extraordinary expenses and lost by the perishing of a ship upon
the occasion of the arrest, which amounts to more than G.580/. *t. ; so that
their total loss would be 4, ISO/, st. and they are in danger of being ruined.
Chapuys shall use all means to assist them. Thinks that, as she has
written in other letters, the English cannot pay less than what the herrings
cost here, together with the ordinary customs, the release of the ships and
some honest profit to the merchants. The said merchants have shown her
a copy of the safe-conducts granted by the King, permitting the bringing of
merchandise from France in French ships, as Chapuys will see. Advertises
him of this in order that, if difficulty is made, he may persist in it.
Fr. Modern transcript of the original minute at Vienna, pp. 2. (hriyinal
headed : A I'ambassadeur Chapuys en Engleterre du x° de Mars 1548, dois
Gandt.
2. Consent given by Charles V. that such as have the King of England's
licences may carry merchandise into and out of France; provided that
they do not carry into France any victuals or other munition of war, nor
treat anything to the Emperor's prejudice, nor discharge goods from
France in any of the Emperor's ports, nor come into the Emperor's havens
with ships of the enemies, unless driven by stress of weather. Ghent,
10 March 1548, imp. 24, reg. 28. Countersigned: Despleghem. Seal muck
injured.
French. Parchment, much mutilated and Jadtd.
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11 March.
B. o.
186. DR. NICHOLAS WOTTON.
The King's warrant to Sir Edward North, treasurer of Augmenta-
tions, to pay diets of 40.<?. to Dr. Wotton, dean of Canterbury (which by
letters of 1 July 85 Hen. VIII. were appointed to be paid to him as
ambassador in Flanders with the lady Regent from 24 June), now that he
is appointed attendant upon the Emperor, from 15 Jan. last, and also
deliver him his diets beforehand for six months from this 10th (sic) day of
March, with due allowance for passage, portage and post money. Westm.,
11 March 35 Hen. VIII.
Copy, pp. 2. Subscribed as the true copy of the warrant " which warrant
remaineth to be seen as well for the payment of this sum as for other sum
to be paid as in the years following shall appear."
11 March. 187. For the EXPEDITION against SCOTLAND.
R. 0. Warrant by Winchester and St. John, to Sadler, to pay bearer, George
Everat, whom the Council have appointed controller of the pursers of the
ships in this journey towards the North parts, 501. to provide necessaries
for 3,000 men. Westm., 11 March 35 Henry VIII. Signed.
Subscribed with Everat's receipt the same day, from John Hales. Signed.
P. 1. Add. : treasurer of the King's Majesty's wars in the North parts.
B. 0. 2. Like warrant of the same date to pay 3101. to Thos. Savage and John
Love, who are appointed to provide "beffes," and have already delivered 229
oxen.
Subscribed as received on 12 March.
P. 1. Add.
11 March. 188. PAGET to [HERTFORD].
Has received his sundry letters and procured answers as follows : —
ln opening letters he shall do as Suffolk did. 2. Paget is to devise
Hatfield MS.
231, No. 3.
St. Papers8, 11. and send him a cipher with diligence. 3. After some debate, the King
[Cal. of Cecil grants his licence for 1,000 tun. His servant Mr. Berwicke will have the
MSS. Pt. i., bill drawn, and Paget will get it signed. 4. The King said the letter to
the bp. of Sarum was not needed, as Hertford had said he and the bp. were
agreed, and the thing could not conveniently be granted, being in the middle
of the diocese ; but, upon Paget's answer, the King was content to write.
The King told him what to write ; but he will also draw another letter of
his own device and show the King both. 5. Touching the trumpets the
Lord Chamberlain will take order ; but the King will reserve Newman for
himself because he is "a merry fellow."
Thinks he will shortly hear of the 1,000 kerne and should send hither
for some demihakes for them, and remind Mr. Sadleyr to send money to
Goodman of Chester for their entertainment after landing, which money
may be taken of that in Mr. Uvedale's hands. The King thinks that those
who make raids in Scotland should leave written upon the church door or
other place of the towns they spoil such words as " You may thank your
Cardinal of this ; for if he had not been, you might have been in quiet and
rest, for the contrary whereof he hath travailed as much as can be, to bring
you to sorrow and trouble." Hertford will hear shortly from the lord
Admiral. Things be fast preparing.
We have agreed to declare the King of Denmark enemy, if the
Emperor will needs have it and will forbear until we may with-
draw our merchants' goods. Our billet is despatched into Flanders
85 HENRY VIII.
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by Browne and Brooke of Calais. Stephen Vaughan and Thos. Cham-
berlain depart to-morrow towards Mons. de Bures for the presting at the
King's charge of 2,000 footmen more than he brings at the Emperor's
charge. We have written to Dr. Wootton to levy 1,000 horsemen, with the
Emperor's advice, instead of Gyranick's band, who has written to you that
he cannot serve as Landeburg serves. The King has your letters (i.*., from
Gymnick) with all the rest of the answer to you. We have word that
10,000 shall be shipped in Normandy for Scotland, but we believe it not,
although I think they will send some.
I pray God send you good speed in your journey. Westm., 11 March, at
night, 1548.
Hoi., pp. 4. Flyleaf with addreu lott.
[HJ'March 189. [HERTFORD to the BISHOP OF LLANDAFF.]
The duke of Suffolk, lately lieutenant here, of late wrote to Mr.
Stanhop and to the sheriffs of York, Nottingham and Derby shires to certify
what able cart-horses were within these shires. Stanhop has already
certified for Hullshire and Holderness and the sheriff for Nottingham and
Derby shires. As you have better knowledge in those parts than I* and
the sheriff of Yorkshire has not yet sent his certificate, I require you to send
for it and, joining it with the others herewith, to appoint one or two persons
immediately to view the horses and choose out 1 10 of the best for draught
and carriage of ordnance, to be at Newcastle upon Tyne by the 26th "of
this instant March " for the King's important affairs, appointing one tall
fellow to every five horses to keep them. You shall foresee that the prices
paid for them are reasonable and send hither for the money.
Draft corrected by Sadler, pj>. 2.
11 March. 190. SIR RALPH EURE to HERTFORD.
Hatticld MS.
231, No.
116(1).
[Cal. of Cecil
MSS. Pt. i.,
136.]
Hatfield MS.
231, No. 30.
Haynea'
St. Papers, 12.
[Cal. of Cecil
MSS. Ft. i.,
108.]
Will, according to Hertford's letter, repair to Newcastle on Monday
next. John Charltone, the outlaw, lately made suit to him, through a
Scottishman, to speak with Suffolk. When last at Darntone, showed this
to Suffolk, who commanded Eure to speak with Charlton. Has now done
so, at a place in Tynedale, and encloses his sayings. Also sends herewith
his own opinion concerning the burning of Jed worth, which is the strength
of all Tyvidale, and that once destroyed, a small force can command the
borders of Scotland. The Provost of Jedworth has been with the
Governor and the Cardinal, to solicit aid from them ; to which they
replied " that they trustyde not long to be at a quyatnes with Englonde,
or ells they shuld have ayde." Chipchace, 11 March. Signed.
P. 1 Flyleaf with a*ldre*s lost. Headed in a later hand : To therle of
llertforde.
12 March. 191. [HERTFORD to SIR RALPH EURE.]
Hatfield MS.
231, No. 40.
Haynes'
St. Papers, 13.
[Cal. of Cecil
MSS. Pt. i.,
110.]
Has received his dated Chipchase, llth inst., with the schedules
enclosed. As to the conference with John Charlton, will tell him his mind
at their meeting. As to the burning of Jedworth by certain Scotsmen ;
the whole town, or the better part, shall be burnt, the 20 mks. for it would
be well employed, but not if only a house here and there is burnt,
appointed the persons Eure names to do the exploits at Jedworth and
Kelsawe, and Euro himself to be here on Monday next, when they will
further consult upon those matters. Newcastle, 12 March.
Draft corrected by Sadler, p. 1. %
•For date sec the Bishop's answer on the 13th, No. IW.
108 35 HENRY VIII.
1544.
18 March. 192. THE PRIVY COUNCIL to HERTFORD.
Hatfield MS. The King has received his letters and heard the credence brought by
'• 1,07- Sir John Penven and Linoux's secretary, which was to the same effect as
St Papers3 15 ^e wro^e- Where he asks the King's pleasure touching lord Maxwell's
[Cal. of Cecii assurance ; if Maxwell enter, as Hertford has summoned him to do, he is
MSS. Pt. i., to be given assurance, but if not, Hertford shall " cause to be done what
may be doon for the annoyaunce of him to the uttermost." Westm., 13
March. Signed by Russell, Cheyne, Gage, Paget and Petre.
P. 1. Flyleaf with address lost. Headed in a later hand : To therle of
Hertforde.
13 March. 193. ROBERT BP. OF LLANDAFF to HERTFORD.
Hatfield MS. Received his letters dated at Darnetone 11 March, and, accordingly,
rcfV Nf0p55'-i nas appointed Lancelot Allfurthe, the King's servant, and Will. Grymstone,
MSS°Pt i" gen*-» ^° vi^w the cart-horses in Mr. Stanhope's certificate to his Lord-
Ill.] ship and that of the sheriff of Yorkshire and other officers to the writer,
the double whereof, together with the book received from his Lordship, is
sent by bearer, Ric. Golthorpe. Commanded Alfurthe and Grymstone to
take 140 of the strongest horses and accomplish the rest of Hertford's
letter. Has sent Arthur Dyneley, an honest and witty man, to view the
horses certified by the sheriff of Nottinghamshire, in case the aforesaid
number may not be found in this shire. Sends Ric. Golthorpe for money for
their provision. At the last return of the King's army from Scotland,
Norfolk and others of the Council then here sent certain of his Highness's
cart-horses into sundry parks in Yorkshire to be kept. Has charged the
keepers of them to put them ready, and asks whether to reckon such of
them as are able to draw as part of the 140. Will be at Newcastle on the
day he appoints with another copy of the " said book " showing the price
of every horse. York, 13 March. Signed.
Pp. 2. Flyleaf with address lost. Headed in a later hand : To therle of
Hertforde.
13 March. 194. HERTFORD, TUNSTALL and SADLER to the COUNCIL.
Add. MS. On arriving here, enquired of the mayor and brethren what grain
32 fi;\f 23 was ^ere ^or *ne ^urn^ure °f the army when it arrives. Enclose their cer-
Hamilton tificate, showing that the town is utterly unfurnished for such a purpose.
Papers. In the country round, especially Northumberland and the Bishopric, is
n. 185 great dearth of corn and victuals ; so that relief must be sent hither or even
(Abstract.) tne garrisons cannot continue on the Borders.'-' The certificate also shows
St Papers! 13 wliat gra"1 is bargained *or m Norfolk and Suffolk, where the ships of this
town, sent for it, are stayed by the restraint of corn for the King's provi-
sions. If these ships were home here, they would be more ready to serve
the enterprise which the Council know of ; who should order their release
and send them hither with all speed, under conserve, as 7 tall ships of two
or three tops, suspected to be Frenchmen, have hovered these 10 or 12 days
off Scath Rode, waiting, in all likelihood, for the ships of this town now in
Flanders.
Remind them to send by sea, with the lord Admiral, 1,000 demy hakes
for the 1,000 kerne, hackbuttiers, who are coming from Ireland. Have
just received the Council's letter addressed to Hertford and Sadler touching
* Here in § 2 occurs the cancelled sentence, "Semblably we have sent you herewith
Mr. Shelley's certificate of such store as remaineth at Berwyke, which is no great thing,
wherewith we shall make all the shift that may be made conveniently."
36 HENRY VIII.
100
1544.
Hutfield M8S.
231. No 38.
[Cal. of Cecil
MSS. Pt. i.,
113.]
A.i-l. MS.
32.ti.54. f. 25.
Hamilton
Papers,
n., No. 185:1).
Ib. f . 27.
fill/. 9*. 4.1. paid, by the Council's warrant, of the money left with John
Hales. The 6,<XXM. was left with Hales, by the appointment of Winchester
and lord St. John, for provisions for " this enterprise against Scotland " •
nn.l the letter of these two is Sadler's warrant for payments which the
Council may appoint for the provisions, so that the C12/. 9«. 4d. needs no
such warrant as the Council write of. It may not be employed for any
other purpose than the provisions, as Winchester knows ; and, beoMM
neither he nor St. John sign the Council's letter, the writers doubt to what
purpose the 612/. 9*. 4d. is employed. Pray them, if it is not for provi-
sions, to cause it to be repaid. Newcastle, 18 March. Sinned
/'/-. «. AM. EtuM.
2. Draft of the above, from which it is printed in Haynes' State Papers.
In Sadler's hand, pp. 4. Endd. : depeched xiij° Marcii, at none.
8. Book made 18 March 85 Henry VIII., showing the amounts of grain
of various kinds in the hands of 17 merchants (named) of Newcastle.and the
amounts bargained for by them in Norfolk ; also the amount of the King's
store there, viz., 60 qr. wheat and 400 qr. malt. Total, 788 qr. in the town
and 8,700 qr. bargained for.
Pp. 8.
4. Names (with the owners, tonnage, and the ports at which they lie) of
the 18 ships of Newcastle now at Boston, Lynne, Hull, Heddon in Humbor,
London and Bridlington.
Pp.2.
18 March. 195. WOTTON to PAOET.
H.O.
A gentleman named Landshad has declared that the King wishes
him and Gymmenich to serve with 1,000 horsemen ; but certain articles
have been sent to him which he cannot accept, viz. to have for every
horseman monthly, 12 gyldens of 20 stivers Brabantz, and for every cart
IS gyldens. He says none serve the Emperor or the Empire but they
have for horsemen 12 gyldens of 15 batzes, and for carts 24 such gyldens,
which are worth 25 stivers Brabantz. He has written to Sir Thos.
Seymour herein (letter enclosed) and desires answer with speed ; for he
has been already required to serve the Emperor, and fears " lest he be
destituted both ways ; for the[se men] here love nothing worse than to be
idle when other men are "
King Ferdinand with two of his sons came hither on the llth in the
early morning " with a small company, but his train followeth after."
Count Guyllam of Furstenberg is charged, by the Emperor, to take up 20
ensigns of footmen. "Of the lanceknechts that came of late out of
France, the captains and gentlemen that hath somewhat to lose are in
trouble still ; the .rest is dismissed under certain promises and oaths never
to serve against the Emperor." It is said that the Princes have concluded
to declare the French king enemy. The ambassador of Ferrara affirms
this, but, till he hears it of Granvelle or other of the Council, Wot ton will
not believe it. The Emperor is already in hand with the captains of
Germany for both horsemen and footmen ; so that, if the King wishes any,
money should be sent soon to retain them before the best are all
gone. Sent letters, 8 or 9 days ago, to Mr. Layton to forward. Spyre,
" the thyrtethe of Marche 1548." Signed.
Pp.-Z. Add. Endd. : xiij' Martii 1648.
110
85 HENRY VIII.
1544.
18 March. 196. CHR. MONT to HENRY VIII.
R- 0. The King of the Romans arrived yesterday. The Diet (comitia)
^*6r7* K ' Procee^s slowly. The Protestants wish the establishment of peace and
reform of the judgment of the Chamber before they grant any aid, while
the others contend that the articles should be taken in the order in which
they were proposed, that is, help against the Turk first. The Catholics
question the Emperor's declaration to the Protestants at Ratisbon, con-
firmed in the Diet of the following year by the King of the Romans and the
Emperor's commissioners. All agree upon the necessity of providing
against the Turks, but the question of an expedition to recover Hungary is
deferred to next year. The Emperor presses for aid meanwhile against the
French king, as one who has invaded the Empire and called the Turk into
Christendom ; but many think that an embassy to the French king would be
worth while. Hints that little will be done about thereligious dissension and
the censure of the Chamber. The Brunswick controversy has not yet been
treated.
Some companies of foot coming out of France down the Rhine were, 14
days ago, taken at Maintz. The soldiers were dismissed by the captain of
the Emperor's guard, upon oath never again to serve the French king, but
16 officers have been brought prisoners to Spires. It is said that the
French king dismissed them because he expected many thousands of
Turkish soldiers ; but some say they left because of stricter discipline and
diminished pay. The Emperor urged the Catholic princes and states to
write to the Bishop of Rome asking what he meant to do in this war ; but
they refused. Cardinal Farnese will return to the Emperor with conditions
of peace. Maurice duke of Misnia has the Emperor's mandate to raise
2,000 horse, and Count William a Furstenberg 20 standards of foot ; but
no one assembles soldiers as yet. Margrave Albert of Brandenburg will
bring the Emperor 600 horse. As the Emperor presses for aid against the
French king, so the States ask the Emperor to contribute from his dominions
of Lower Germany to the future army against the Turk. Spires, 13 March
1544.
Latin. Hoi., pp. 3. Add. Endd. : 1548.
14 March. 197. THE PRIVY COUNCIL to [HERTFORD].
Hatfield MS. Young Newman, the bearer, is appointed to serve your Lordship in
ro3V N«°V,82'i tne place of a trumpeter, and is to be paid for his coat and conduct.
MSS Westminster, 14 March 1543.
Pt. i.. 114.] 1}-S' — As the trumpeter0 who remained this long time with the duke of
Suffolk is instructed in French and necessary for his Grace's journey into
France, he is to be sent hither on Newman's arrival. Signed by Russell,
Essex, Lisle, Westminster, St. John, Wriothesley, Gage, Browne, and
Paget.
r. 1. Flyleaf with address lost. Headed in a later hand: To therle of
Hertforde.
14 March. 198. SIR THOS. SEYMOUR to the EARL OF HERTFORD.
Hatfield MS
231, No. 65.
[Cal. of
MSS.
Pt i., 91.]
For lack of weighty matter, has sent news that was sent to him out of
y Mr. Wotton, whose proceedings the King likes well. Concerning
his two falcons, the founders have been so set to work lately by the King,
that they will have no time for other work. Trusts they will be ready by
Easter. As for the powder, perceives by Barweke " they have found to be
•Petrus Franciscus.
85 HENRY VIII.
Ill
1544.
sold in the town as much as shall servo him." Has no great store for the
King, whose provision will (the Council think) cost 1,0001. at least " ere he
goeth over." Received his letter concerning Davy Cleyton, whom he has
not yet heard of; and will do what he may. " Our master and mistress,
with my lord Prince, are merry, and so is ray lady my sister, whom I will
visit ere I sleep. And thus most heartily fare ye well, and send you a
prosperous journey." Westm., 14 March.
llol.
il. WOTTON tO SEYMOUR.0
The Frenchmen being busy already in Pyemonte, and having taken
one or two little holds and besieged Ivrea (but departed thence with the loss
of 8,000 men), the Emperor now sends 6,000 lanzknechts to the Marquis
del Guasto. Expects little disputing of matters of religion here, for " few
learned men, at the least Scripture men," are here. The duke of Bruynswykes
is like to occasion much business, and labours for his restitution. " The
Protestants seem not much to stick to put his children in possession, but
the Duke himself in no means." It seems that the matter of Catzenelle-
boghe, betwixt the Prince of Orondge, as count of Nassaw, and the
Landgrave, shall be called in question, wherein doubtless the Landgrave
will be earnest," for it is the fairest flower in his garland." As the Prince
is at the Emperor's command, the matter, though important, may be
delayed at the Emperor's pleasure. The enclosed bill! shows " with what
company the princes came in hither that are come already. And thus, <tc."
Pp. 2. (§§ i and ii) Flyleaf trith addrett lost. Headed in a later
hand : " To my brother therle of Hertforde."
15 March. 199. CHARLES HOWARD.
Receipt by Charles Howard for 850 mks. from Leonard Chamberlayn,
for purchase of Hurley priory and other lands, 15 March 85 Henry VIII.
Siijnt'd by Howard and witnessed by Sir John Haldiryn. Seal (bearing the
Utters T.D.) appealed.
Parchment.
Add. Ch.
18,661
B. M.
Add. MS.
82.C54. f. 28.
B. M.
Hamilton
Papers.
n.. No. 186.
15 March. 200. HERTFORD, TUNSTALL, AND SADLER to HENRY Mil.
Enclose letters from Sir Wm. and Sir Ralph Evres to Hertford
showing exploits done and intelligence. The Council lately wrote to
Hertford to order all Scottish prisoners taken on the Borders to be oalkd
into England until the accomplishment of the King's intended enterprise
against Scotland. Sir Ralph's letter shows that 50 are entered and more
are coming. It is not convenient to keep them so near the Borders, nor
can victual be spared for such a number on this side York. Neither they
nor their takers can bear their charges to York. Newcastle, 15 March.
P.S. — Enclose letters from Wharton. Signed.
P.I. Add. Endd.: 1648.
15 March. 201. HERTFORD to HENRY VIII.
Reminds the King that some one should be deputed to supply his
place in case of sickness or other chance. Mr. Sadelar says he is to remain
on the Borders while Hertford is in Scotland, for the direction of letters.
Thinks it better that Sadelar should go with them ; for wh<
• The foregoing latter is appended at the foot of this copy, which is in a clerk's hand
and undated,
t See No. 125.
Add. MS.
82,654, f. 80.
B. M.
Hamilton
Papers,
n., No. 187.
112 85 HENRY VIII.
1544.
201. HERTFORD to HENRY VIII. — cont.
a-land they must pay the soldiers by the day, and', at their return, they may,
for the King's profit, land a great part of the army at Hulle and other
places near their countries, which cannot be done unless the treasurer is
present. Also Sadler's experience and intelligence in Scotland may further
affairs ; and my lords of Durrani and President of the Council may direct
letters here. Newcastle, 15 March.
floL, pp. 2. Add. Endd. : 1543.
15 March. 202. [HERTFORD] to the BISHOP OF LLANDAFF.
Hatfield MS. Has received his letter of the 13th inst., with the certificate of
231, No. 17. draught horses, by Eic Goldethorpe, this bearer, who has received 200
tCal- gfgCecil marks in prest for their provision and conduct hither. Will pay any over-
Pt. i 115 ] Plus at Llandaff s coming. His diligence herein deserves thanks, and
Hertford prays him to continue it by sending the horses at the time
appointed. The King's horses which he has " caused to be taken up from
gresse," if got ready by good feeding in the stable, shall go to make up the
140, all of which must be strong and able to serve. Newcastle, 15 March.
Draft, corrected by Sadler, p. 1. Endd : To the President at Yorke.
15 March. 203. BARNSTAPLE.
R. o. Certificate by officers of the port of Barnstaple that John Nashe,
master of the Mary (jrerrge of Elmore, has there discharged and sold
7 weigh of pulse. Sealed 15 March 35 Hen. VIII. Seal gone.
Small paper, p. 1.
15 March. 204. EDMOND HARVEL to HENRY VIII.
R. 0. Wrote on the 2nd. Barbarossa has lost 14 galleys by tempest,
St. P., ix. 619. returning from Alger, and many men in Provence by sickness, and is
dissatisfied with the French king " for lack of payment of his solde."
All men think that the French king is "exhausted of money."
Guasto is marching towards the Frenchmen lying at the obsidion of
Carignan, who number 22,000 footmen and 1,500 horsemen, while Guasto
has 15,000 men in wages and a great number of " volunteers provoked to
the war by exemption of ordinary tributes for certain years." A man is
coming to this Signory from the Turk, for matters of small moment.
This State and the Bishop of Rome stand in great fear of the things of
Almayne. 2,000 Almains are coming to the Genevois (Genoese). Venice,
15 March 1544.
Hol.,p.l. Add. Endd. : 1548.
16 March. 205. For the EXPEDITION against SCOTLAND.
R. o. Warrant by Gardiner and St. John, to Sadler, to pay bearers,
Thos. Savage and John Love, who are appointed by the Council to provide
"beffes" for the King's affairs in the North parts and have already
received certain money for the same, 1001. more. 16 March
85 Henry VIII. Signed.
Subscribed by Savage and Love, as received from John Hales, 17 March
85 Henry VIII. Signed.
P. 1. Add.
85 HF.NKV VIII.
1544.
16 March.
it. o.
[Spanish
Calendar.
TO. 80.]
206. CHAPUTB to CHARLES V.
Received, the night before last, his letters of the 6th inst. ; and
yesterday communicated with some of this Council touching the sending
of kings of arms or other personages to Scotland, and also to the
Duke of Holstein. Showed them the substance of the Emperor's letters
and more, but could not persuade them that it was expedient eithtr f«r
them or Chapuys to propose it to the King ; lest he should think it an
invention to delay the declaration, which they think both very pressing and
more than necessary. Their opinion was to await the Emperor's answer
to Chapuys's letters of the 2nd inst. Prayed them, nevertheless, to
communicate with the rest of the Council and jointly to speak with the
King ; and is hourly awaiting their answer, for which he sent this morning.
Will advertise it as soon as he gets it, but thinks that in case the Emperor
found it not expedient to make the said declaration it would be very
<i propot to put in practice his plan of sending a king of arms hither to
pass into Scotland, supposing that the King will make no difficulty about
the reciprocal with Holstein, as he bos offered to use all means to entertain
the Duke, in order that he may enterprise nothing (</MI/ nfn preyne rien*, qu.
ijtiil nentrepregne rt>n?).
Thinks best not to mention the contribution to the enterprise on the
side of Piedmont, as that would make difficulty and give occasion to with-
draw, especially because of these doings in the said declaration.
The King continues in his intention to be personally in the enterprise of
France and does not cease preparations, especially the making of engines
to surprise towns and throw men into them in despite of the enemies, and
the making of better and more portable boats than have been seen here
before. He will take the Duke of Suffolk to lead the battle under him.
Also they do not sleep about the gathering of money from the subsidy
granted, which will amount to a very great sum. Relieves that the King,
not to touch his own treasure (" ce quil fait bien envy "), awaits the
subsidy in order to send thither the money to levy the men in question,
and that he has stayed sending the Commissioners to the Queen, so as to
send the money with them. It is not for want of soliciting the Council
that all is not provided ; and Chapuys will not cease importuning them.
The King has sent him word that they of Douay have done him such
honour and service in keeping the artillery and munitions which his men
left there at the return from Landreschyz, and in the good treatment of
those whom he sent thither, that he remained much obliged to them and
desired to commend them to the Emperor.
Yesterday, with the Council, had no leisure to speak of the deposition of
the herald, and, moreover, had not read it through ; but will send it to them
to be communicated to the King.0
Now, at closing this, his man is returned from Court with word from the
Council that the King hod certainly written to Mons. de Buren and provided
money for levying the additional men, and had in like manner furnished for
the levy of the men for whom Chr. Landembourg has commission, and the
bills for the provisions to be made in Flanders had been sent to the Queen
and doubtless presented to her since the date of Chapuys's last letters
Chapuys's man also brought word from the Admiral that he would leave for
Scotland with the whole army by sea, within eight days; and would take
men enough to land 12,000 or 15,000 and yet leave the ships wel
furnished ; and that, before leaving, he wished to dine with Chapuys and
tulk more amply of everything. London, 16 March 15 H.
/ ',-. Two modern transcripts (of th* original and of a contemporary copy)
from Vienna, each />/>. 8. _^ _
Sfe No. 137.
2171.-,
114
35 HENRY VIII.
1544.
16 March.
B. o.
[Spanish
Calendar,
vn. 51.]
R. 0.
207. CHAPUYS to the QUEEN OF HUNGARY.
Keceived, the day before yesterday, jointly with the Emperor's
despatch, her letters of the 9th. It will be well if she sends by the first
[post] the certificate therein mentioned of the Duke of Holstein's defiance.
The defiance itself is not needed. Since Chapuys last wrote the King has
re-confirmed the safe-conducts for trading in France (save for exempt
merchandise and, especially, the transporting of victuals into France,
licensing however the carrying thither of 300 lasts of herrings, as Chapuys
heretofore wrote to Jaspard Duchy to inform her). Upon the coming of
her patents, will obtain the reciprocal.
As to the prejudice which would ensue to Flanders from the Emperor's
declaration against Scotland those here will not hear of it, pretending that,
by the said declaration and the great effort which is preparing here,
Scotland would be at once reduced to obedience and the fishery more than
ever free to them of Flanders ; and that, at the worst, their ships and those
of Flanders would be stronger than those of Scotland. As to the 3,000
men upon the sea of whom he wrote to her, he will certainly not enlarge
upon that, but rather will make all possible excuses. Very likely that
solicitation, as she conjectures, is to facilitate the declaration against
Scotland ; and the best excuse is to say (as, Chapuys believes, is true) that
there is no French armada of importance at sea.
For the rest, refers to annexed copy of his letter to the Emperor.
London, 16 March 1544.
Fr. Modern transcript of the original at Vienna, pp. 2.
208. INSTRUCTIONS to VAUGHAN and CHAMBERLAIN.
To exact satisfaction for displeasures done him by the French king,
the King has covenanted with the Emperor to invade France (if God give
him health) with a main army. To that end he has hired Captain Chr. van
Landenbergh to serve him with 1,000 horsemen and 4,000 footmen,
Almains, and has written to Dr. Wootton to entertain another captain with
1,000 horsemen ; also, has obtained that Mons. de Bures shall lead the
2,000 horse and as many foot, which the Emperor is to furnish. In
consideration of the affection of De Bures and his ancestors to the King and
and his progenitors, the King means to add to his men 2,000 Almain foot.
To expedite this with De Bures, and pay conductmoney to him, Landenbergh
and the Ambassador's captain, the King sends as his commissaries
Stephen Vaughan and Thos. Chamberlayn, who shall proceed as follows: —
1. Kepairing in post to De Bures they shall deliver him the King's
letter and commendations, remind him that the ambassador now resident
with the Emperor moved him to serve the King and obtained the Emperor's
consent, and declare that the King wishes to add to his men 2, 000 footmen.
They shall then bargain with him for the entertainment of these footmen
upon the same terms as Landenburgh's 'articles, but shall not stick at the
valuation of a florin at 25 or 26 stuvers Brabantes, instead of 20 as in
Landenbergh's rates, provided that the Emperor pays the semblable. They
shall fix the place of musters, if Landenbergh's mustering place is not
convenient, as near the King's frontier upon France as Maestricht ; bargain
in writing touching wages, weapons, &c., as with Landenbergh; deliver
conduct money; and appoint the musters to be on 20 May next, when
commissaries shall be ready at the place to take them ; praying him to
have the Emperor's men ready at the said day, so that they may forthwith
march to such place as the King shall appoint.
2. They shall then repair to Dr. Wootton, ambassador resident with
the Emperor, declare their instructions and proceedings, learn what captain
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he has bargained with as directed by the Council's letters, pay conduct
money, and appoint the said 1000 horsemen to muster the - (blank)
day of - - (Hunk) next.
8. To avoid delay, they shall, on arriving with Wotton, warn Landenbergh
to come or send to them, deliver him the King's letters, pray him to bring
chosen men and have them at the place appointed in his covenant by the
- (blank) day of - (blank), and pay him conduct money.
The King has delivered to Storer, factor for the house of the Fukkera,
50001. st., to be repaid to Vaughan and Chamberlan at such place and days
as he and they shall agree upon.0
In all places they shall diligently enquire of occurrents, what preparation
the Emperor makes, and when and where he intends to march forward.
If De Bures will not agree as Landenbergh has done, they shall write for
further instructions ; and Vaughan shall remain with him, while
Chamberlain proceeds alone to the rest of their charge with Landenbergh
and the other captain. Both shall try "to get a true example of the
ordinances whereunto the Almains both horsemen and footmen be usually
sworn," and send it hither ; and shall return as soon as they have executed
their charges.
Draft corrected by Payet, pp. 27. Headed by Payel : Instructions given
by the King, &c.
17 March. 209. WOLVESEY COLLEGE.
Surrender of the college or chapel of St. Elizabeth of Hungary
tne gate of the bp. of Winchester's castle or palace of Wolvesey
near Winchester, and all its possessions in co. Hants and elsewhere in
England. 17 March 85 Henry VIII. Signed by Thos. Runcorn, provost,
Robt. Watton, precentor, four chaplains and seven others F.s'«v Eighth Report
of D. Keeper of Pub. Records App. II. 49] .
Seal good.
Enrolled [L'l. Roll, p. 1, Xo. 10] without mem. of acknowledgment.
210. LAYTON to HENRY VIII.
On the 17th the Grand Esquier de 1'Empereur, who lately came in
post from Spires, showed me a letter in Spanish, dated at Spires, 11 March,
reporting that all Germany, Catholics and not Catholics, has " agreed to
assail the French King this summer and the Turks there at Tolon." The
king of the Romans was just arrived with his two sons, and the " order of
their aid and assaile " should be immediately concluded, and certified to
the Regent by the Emperor's secretary^ : who is looked for hourly.
The Grand Esquier told me, to-day* that, before he left Spires, the duke
of Hoist's ambassadors had arrived there and would conclude a peace.
Has no other knowledge of the premises, but the author is a man of
estimation. Gaunte, 17 March.
/./>. 2. Add. Endd.: 1548.
B O.
Rymer, xv. l.r>.
17 March.
H. o.
17 March. 211. CHARLES V. to CHAPUYB.
R. q.
[Spanish
Calendar,
vii. 53.]
Has received his letters of the 4th inst., containing the instance
which the English have again made for the Emperor's declaration against
• Altered from :— Ha. appointed hii .errant. A. B, to put in bank agaiut their arriiml
at Antwerp th« .urn of (blank) to despatch De Burw, and for the rttt to take
letter* of exchange to be paid at Spire, orelaewhere.
t Joice Bave. See No. '216.
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35 HENRY VIII.
18 March.
B. 0.
1544.
211. CHAKLES V. to CHAPUYS — cont.
the Scots and the King's offer to do the like against the duke of Holstein in
case the latter's deputies here will not treat, allowing time to advertise the
King's subjects in the parts of Eastland (d'Oost) and let them withdraw
their goods out of the Duke's danger. Writes his determination and
intention to the Queen of Hungary, that she may advertise Chapuys, whom
he charges to conform thereto in dealing with the King and Council. Will
advertise him of other occurrents shortly. Spire, 17 March 1543.
Fr. Modern transcript of the original minute at Vienna, p. 1.
212. BORDER EXPENSES.
Newcastell upon Tyne, 18 March 35 Henry VIII. : — Brief declaration
by John Uvedale, treasurer appointed for payment of my lord Lieutenant,
and his retinue of 100 men and all the garrisons now on the Borders.
Showing that at his declaration sent to my lord of Suffolk, on the 1st
inst., he had (with 1072. 8s. 8d. in broken and refuse gold and 1662.13s. 4rf.
in two bills of prest of the earl of Kutelande and SirEobert Bowes,
9,5722. Os. 5$d. Whereof :—
Paid by Suffolk's warrant, for Suffolk's own diets and wages of his 100
men, for 10 days ending 21 March, 832. 6s. 8^/. ; for spiall money 202. ; to
Sir Thos. Whartone, for the sheriff of Ayer and larde Dunlanrik, 1402. ; to
Sir Ealph Eure 262. 13s. 8d. ; for coats, conduct and wages to the llth
inst. of sundry men sent to the Borders, 3112. 14s. Qd. ; to Eic. Bowes, for
bringing 10,0002. from London to Newcastell, 402. ; to Edw. Shelley 8001.
By warrants of the earl of Hartefoorde, now lieutenant in the North, for
14 days' wages of the garrisons, from 11 to 24 March, 1,0012. 2s. M. ; for
coats, conduct, and wages to 25 March of sundry men lately sent to the
Borders 501. Is. 2d. ; to Chestre and Carlile heralds for their coats 41. and
for 33 days' wages, from 21 Feb. to 24 March, 131. 14s.
Eemainder 7,6812. 12s. 5jd.
Memorandum that the garrisons consume 742. 4s. IQd. daily, or
1,0392. 7s. 8d. in 14 days and 2,0782. 15s. 4rf. a month, over and besides
the diets of the lord Lieutenant and wages of his 100 men and of 137
watchmen lying on the Borders. Signed : Jo. Uvedale.
Large paper, p. 1. Endd : Three sundry declarations of thaccomptz of
John Uvedale of the xviij of March the xvj of April and the vij of Maii.,1644.
18 March. 213. [BOTHWELL ?] to CHRISTIAN III.
Remembers ever the munificence with which he was received in
Christian's court four years ago ; but his long wanderings since, in distant
lands, have prevented his writing. A few months ago, after returning to
his own country, which places its highest hope in Christian, he sent his
intimate friend (necessarius) for whom he desires credence, to show its state
and his own. Ex StriveHngo, 18 Martii 1543.
Lat.
Epp. Reg. Sc.
n. 193.
18 March. 214. QUEEN MARY OF HUNGARY to CHAPUYS.
B- 0. By the treaty the Emperor is bound to put an army of 2,000 men
upon the sea, but she is doubtful what kind of ships would best suit this
enterprise. As the English ships are large and heavily armed she quite
thinks that the English would wish the Emperor's to be like them ; but as
the ships are for coast defence, and light moveable ones (moyennes et agiles) can
better take refuge from storms, and the French and Scots are not likely to
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be able to use or to arm any great ships, she thinks that her ships should
be light and moveabU*. Holland and Frieslaml moreover are in great danger
from the Scots and have no port of refuge for great ships. He is to show
these considerations to the Council or to the Admiral. Gandt, in March,
LM8,
/"/"/'. /•/'. 2. Kndd. : Double des lettres de la Royne a
I'Ambassadeur Chapuis en Engleterre, du xviij* de Mare 1548, avant
Pasques.
2. Modern transcript from the original draft at Vienna.
Pp. 2. N«r Spanish Calendar VI. ii., No 1 IB, where the letter is mis-
placed.
19 March. 216. SUFFOLK to ANGUS.
Add. MS.
32.654. f. 32.
B. M.
Hamilton
Papers.
ii., No 188.
The King's (altered from your) chaplain, Mr. Penwyne, has declared
that Angus takes Suffolk for his friend. Has been and will be so OH long
as Angus demeans himself like a true nobleman to the King ; for, although
some who neither care for their own honesties nor Angus's wealth have
misled him, Suffolk trusts that he will henceforth beware of such and use
himself '• like a noble true hardy knight," as he has always been esteemed,
to show that he forgets not the King's goodness, who " never failed his
true servants and friends nor never will." Westm., 19 March.
lira ft, /». 1. Kndd: My lord of Suffolk to my lord of Anguishe, xix°
Martii 1548.
19 March. 215. WOTTON to HENRY VIII.
K. O. Received the Council's letters on the 18th, but delayed moving
St. 1'., «. 621. Granvelle thereupon until the IGth, that the Emperor might first have letters
from Chapuys. As to the Scots, Granvelle said there was no answer from
the Queen, but the Ambassador had written, and the Emperor was about to
follow Henry's advice and agree with the duke of Hoist (whose ambassadors
arrived two days before, and Count Palatine Frederic, at his departure, had
promised to accept any end the Emperor made with them). To that
Wotton said it was inexpedient to have war -with the Duke now, both
because it would drive the Emperor to keep men in Phryselaud, Overisell,
Geldreland and Holland, and upon the sea, and because the Duke was
" apparentid " among the Princes of the Empire and " confederid " with
the Protestants. Granvelle seemed to hope that the matter would be
pacified ; and the Duke's ambassadors are reported to have the same hope.
Wotton then desired that the Scots might be declared enemies ; and then,
in case the Emperor and Duke did not agree, Henry would do as he was
bound by the treaty. Granvelle said that the Emperor was sending
secretary Joysso, on the morrow, to the Queen for that matter,
declare them enemies ? ' quod I. ' To speak with her,' quod Granvele, 'of
that matter ; and then shall th'answer be made.' ' Urged that, as the
King was now forced to send men to the lk>rders to resist the Scots,
might be no more delay ; but Granvelle begged him to be content until
Joysse had been with the Queen, assuring him that the Emperor had more
regard for Henry's affairs than those of his own brother the king of Romans.
As to the men the Bishop of Rome should send to the French king ;
Granvelle said he knew the Bishop wished to do Henry displeasure, but
thought him too covetous to part with money. As to the navy, the Lady
Regent was about it ; and the Emperor would have all his preparations
ready at the time appointed. As to Bergamo, Granvelle could trust the
Emperor's ambassador in Venice to know whatever was concluded there,
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216. WOTTON to HENRY VIII. — cont.
however secretly ; which ambassador is named Mendosa and was ambassa-
dor in England. As to the Genoese, the Emperor had sent 1,000 lantz-
knechts thither, and reckoned himself as sure of Genoa as Henry did of
London. As to the Bishop of Rome, he could not hurt the Emperor ;
and although the marriage of Orleans with the Bishop's kinswoman was
expected in France, the Bishop giving with her Parme and Placenze, he
dare not for shame do it.
The king of Denmark's ambassadors are a count of Oldenburgh, the
Chancellor, and two knights. Count Palatine Frederic departed on the
16th, to possess the lands of his eldest brother Lewis the Elector who is
dead. He is like to have business with Otto Henrich, his nephew; for
Robert, the father of Otto Henrich and Duke Philip, was elder brother to
Frederic and, by the Golden Bull, " the elder brother being departed, his
son shall ex [elude] the younger brother." The French (20,000 as the
Venetian ambassadors aver) besiege Carmignane, and, by letters from
Milan, Guasto goes to levy the siege. Granvelle says the French king is
deceived in thinking that a " brag " in Italy will make the Emperor divide
his army.
The States have consented to declare the French king enemy to the
Empire. Some of the Imperial cities that have goods in France required
it to be kept secret for a while, but that was impossible. Granvelle
triumphs not a little that neither Maximilian nor his father0 could ever
obtain the like, and says the Princes here call the French king " le plus
malheureux, le plus meschant, le plus deshonoure, le plus detestable prince,
qui jamais fust en la Chrestiente." Granvelle accepted two of the books
which were sent, and promised to read them after supper, when only he is
at leisure, and to let the Emperor see one. Describes (graphically) how
Granvelle appeared " marvellous jocund," a great evidence that the
Emperor's affairs here prosper.
The Council wrote to Wotton to agree with Baron Haideck,
or some other captain, for 1,000 horses more; but as the Baron
dwells 200 miles hence there is no time to send to him, and only a chance
that the Paltzgrave's death may bring Duke Otton Henrich up hither and
the Baron, his servant, in his company. Has been in hand with others to
serve at the same rate as Chr. van Landenbergh ; but they refuse and can-
not believe that any'man is able to serve so. Is in perplexity unless Mr.
Vaughan and Chamberleyn bring further instructions, or Henry sends them
express, " for it is high time your Highness were provided of them." To
be well served, Henry can pay no less than the Emperor does, which is 12
guldens of 15 batzes ; not adding " the which are of the value of twenty
stuvers Brabantz or two shillings and six pence Stirling," for that is an
oversight, as Wotton wrote from Couleyn, 15 batzes making at least 25
stuvers Brabantz or 3s. l^rf. st. Also for four-horse waggons they look for
24 gyldons the month. Spyre, 19 Ma[rch] 1543. Signed.
Pp. 5. Add. Endd.
1!) March. 217. WOTTON to PAGET.
B. O. Thanks for obtaining his "new warrant." Wrote lately con-
cerning one Landshad. In despair of speaking with Baron Heideck, the
King's servant, or of getting any good captain to serve at the rate at which
(it is written) Landenbergh will serve the King, Wotton has now written
•Frederic III.
35 HENRY Mil.
ll'.i
to the King to send a courier to declare whether he shall proffer more, or
otherwise agree with any captain. Time passes. Not being well stored of
money has not paid bearer, Nicholas, for his journey. 8 pyre, 19 March
L648. -/./»«.-./.
/'.i. Ad.i. /•;«././.
19 March. 218. Cm:. M..XT to HENRY VIII.
1;- O. Wrote last that the Emperor was demanding aid of the States of
the Empire against the French king, the long discussion of which is an
argument that tlu> Princes are inclined to give it, on account of the French
confederation with the Turk and the greater necessity for suppressing the
Turk within than for going to the attack of that without. The cities
delay because they have much merchandise and debts due to them in
France ; but the common expectation is that all the orders will declare war
against the French king unless he leaves his Turkish confederations ; for it
is thought that the Turk will not return to Hungary this year, such distant
expeditions in successive years being impossible, so that the army destined
against him may be turned against France. On the other hand, the States
require the Emperor to confirm peace in Germany. Naples has given the
Emperor 500,000 ducats, as the Viceroy's son reports, and Spain a vast sum
of money besides soldiers. The King of Denmark has an honorable
embassy here, which came from the court of Burgundy, but has done
nothing yet. The Dane is said to have many soldiers ; and, as he had a
league with the late king of Scotland, so now frequent embassies go
between Denmark and Scotland, as the Lubeck and Hamburg agents here
report. The Swiss cantons are holding a Diet indicted "ad Dominican!
Oculi,"0 where the French king has orators. In the Diet lately held in the
beginning of February nothing was decreed ; nor have the Swiss any
ambassador in this assembly here. The Emperor has given day to his
captains to return hither at Easter. Elector Palatine Louis died on Sunday
morning.! There is great hope of agreement between the Emperor an,d the
States of the Empire, and of some moderation of the tumults in Germany.
Spires, 19 March 1544.
Latin. H'd., MI. 8. Add. Sealed. Kndd. : 1548.
19 March. 219. GIOVANBATTISTA and Others to EDMUND HABVEL.
The reported liberality of your King and his recognition of men of
genius (virtuosi), especially Italians, has moved us three, viz. Mastro
Giovanbattista, painter of Uavenna, with two other companions to serve
him. "IJ offer to make artificial tires of divers sorts to offend the
enemy in vessels of terracotta of several sorts to throw (tirare) with the
hands; likewise "pastelli " of fire which are thrown with the hands to burn
ships' decks and other woodwork at sea ; and pikes and darts, arrows with
fires and guns (sc/i/<v/'0 ? inside that offend the enemy with great force and
loss. Item, several round shields and arm pieci-s (mtdlf ct imbracciail»rf) with
guns inside that fire (tirano) upon the enemy and pierce any armour. Powder,
again, in several forms, one that makes no report (?) (<•/"• n»n t<i >C/M"/>/*>) which
serves very well for ambuscades and is fired at the enemy without being heard
from a distance ; " passa come 1'altre polvere fine." Item, certain balls with
guns inside which are thrown with the hand and pierce the enemy, and inside
every ball are four guns. With other secrets and virtues which I reserve to
• Third Sunday in Lent, 16 March. t Mareh 16th.
J Thi« quotation ia literally translated. § Compare Vol. XVIII..
R. O.
120
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219. GIOVANBATTISTA and Others to EDMUND HARVEL — cant.
myself to be able to succeed better when I shall be in his Majesty's
presence." Has also a wife, adorned with all womanly virtues, who can
play the lute and sing, read and write, so as to teach girls (putte). Has not
money enough to take them to England and provide necessaries. Venice,
19 March '44. Subscribed : " Mastro Giovanbatta et Compagni."
Italian. Hoi., p. I. Endd. : Giovanbattista with his fellows to Mr.
Harvel.
[20 Mar.] 220. [HENRY VIII. to LENNOX.]
Has received his letter and credence by bearer, his secretary Thomas
Bishoppe, and thanks him for his good will. By perseverance therein he
shall find that he deals with a prince of honor, as his secretary can partly
declare. Has appointed the Warden of the West Marches and Mr. Kobert
Bowes to meet at Carlisle with commissioners from Lennox and other
lords, the King's friends, and conclude articles to be observed on both
parts. [Westm., 20 March 35 Hen. VIII.] *
Draft, p. 1. Headed in a later hand : To Therle of Lynouxe.
Hatfield MS.
231, No. 115.
Haynes'
St. Papers, 18.
[Cal. of Cecil
MSS.
Pt. i., 133.]
20 March. 221. HENRY VIII. to [LORD MAXWELL].
Hatfield MS.
231, No. 118.
Haynes'
St. Papers, 18.
[Cal. of Cecil
MSS.
Pt. i., 116.]
Summons him as his prisoner, in Scotland upon parole, to re-enter,
and present himself to lord Wharton, warden of the West Marches, within
twelve day from the receipt of this letter. Given, &c., 20 March
35 Hen. VIII.
Copy, pp. 1£. Headed, By the King ;. and in a later hand, To the lorde
Maxwell and Flemmyng.f
20 March. 222. For the EXPEDITION against SCOTLAND.
R. O. Warrant by Gardiner and St. John, to Sadler, to deliver to George
Everat, the bearer, whom the Council have appointed controller of the
pursers "in this intended [journey] into the North parts," 501. for
necessaries re [quired] in the ships appointed to transport men. Westm.,
20 March 35 Henry VIII. Signed.
P. 1. Add.
20 March. 223. HERTFORD, TUNSTALL, and SADLER to HENRY VIII.
Add. MS.
32,654, f. 33.
B. M.
Hamilton
Papers,
n., No. 189.
On Monday night arrived lords Evre and Wharton and Sir Ralph
Evre, lord warden of the Middle Marches, with Sir Cuthbert Eatclif and Sir
John a Lowther. On Tuesday morning Hertford publicly presented lords
Evre and Wharton with the King's letters patent creating them barons, and
the letters patent to them and Sir Ralph of their offices of the wardenries
of the East, West and Middle March, and the patents to Ratclif and Lowther
of the captainships of Berwick and Carlisle castles. For which they all on
their knees returned thanks to the King.
Afterwards drew apart with the lords wardens ; and Hertford, charging
them with secrecy, declared how the King, provoked by the untruth of
the Scots, had resolved to invade them with an army royal by the sea,
under Hertford ; and required them to devise how 4,000 horsemen might
repair to Edinburgh to join the army. They made it feasible to repair to
Edinburgh with such a number, if sure to find the King's army on land
•Cancelled.
t Separate letters were addressed to each in the same terms.
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there, but saw not how to return home without extreme danger. Finally,
after much reasoning, in which he found them willing and forward, they
resolved that it is not feasible ; for they could not serve with the army, as
horses cannot lie abroad at night at this season, and there is no carriage for
hales and tents to cover them, and the loss of so many good horses would
be a great disfnrniturc to the Borders. Waded with them to know what
joint exploit they could make to draw the power of Scotland from the army
at their landing ; but it appeared that Wharton's power, to join that of the
East and Middle Marches, must either come through Lyddesdale in Scotland
or go far about : and, either way, his men should be wearied before they
entered Scotland, and meanwhile the West Marches left unfurnished to
resist Maxwell and others if they listed to make attemptates into England.
It was therefore thought best that the East and Middle Marches should
invade at Berwick, and the West Marches in the West.
Upon learning this opinion Hertford called the captain of Norham,
Robt. Collingwood and John Horseleye, men of wit and experience, and,
telling them of the enterprise by sea, proponed whether it was not feasible
for 4, QUO horsemen to invade Scotland so far as to burn Leghe or some
town near Edinburgh. They were clearly of opinion that it was not
feasible ; and after debate, came to the same conclusion as the others.
After communing long, on Tuesday and Wednesday, agreed that lord
Evre and Sir Ralph, his son, with 4,000 horsemen of the East and Middle
Marches, should burn Hadyngton, a market town within twelve miles of
Edinburgh, and the towns on their way homewards ; and, at the same
instant, Wharton, with 3,000 horse and foot, should burn Hawyke, a market
town sixteen miles within Scotland, and other villages in their return ;
remaining two 4ays and nights within Scotland. To this resolve, as in the
writing enclosed, all set their hands. Done at the same instant, the fire
raised at Hawyke will draw a great part of Tyvydale and Gedworth Forest
from the host that burns Hadyngton, and the fire at Hadyngton withdraw
a great power of the Scots from the host that burns Hawyke ; and these
enterprises shall draw a good part of Lowdyan from the landing of the
army at Leghe. To make better countenance of a great army to enter by
land, the lords Wardens will take musters immediately within their war-
den ries, and make proclamations for every man to be ready at an hour's
warning. Will warn the earl of Cumberland to lie, nearer the Borders, at
his castle of Bromeham, in case the Scots make any incourse in the West
Marches when the power of the same is in Scotland.
Sundry gentlemen of the south appointed to attend the King into France
are commanding their sen-ants and tenants in these parts to be ready to
repair southwards for that voyage ; and some of them are called, out of
Wharton's office, from the very Borders. Hertford intends to suffer none
within the limits of his commission to depart thus unless levied by the
King's special letters. ' Wharton has been accustomed, by Suffolk's
warrant, to reward Scots who have done exploits and service for the King.
Is Hertford to continue this ?
Enclose letters to Wharton from the sheriff of Ayre, Donlaneryke and
others; and advertisements sent to the captain of Norham (from Sandy
Pryngill) and to lord Evre, of exploits done by John Carr and the garrison
of Berwick. Newcastle, 20 March. >'/</»«/.
/'/'• 6. A.I.I. Kndd : 1648.
Ib. f. 36. 2. The above mentioned resolve for the burning of Hadyngton and
Hawyke, headed as made before Hertford 19 March 85 Hen. VHI^and
signed by lords Evre and Wharton, Sir Ralph Erre, Robert Collingwood,
John Horseley and Bryan Layton.
Copy, p. 1.
122
35 HENRY VIII.
1544.
20 March.
Add. MS.
32,654, f. 38.
B. M.
Hamilton
Papers,
ii., No. 190.
224. HERTFORD, TUNSTALL and SADLER to the COUNCIL.
Enclose a schedule showing a great piracy done by Scots upon a
merchant's ship of Newcastle within the port of Camfere, for recompense
whereof the Emperor ought to make redress with the goods of the Scots
now arrested at Camfere. Both in respect of justice and because the
merchant, Henry Anderson, is honest and ready to serve the King, they beg
the Council to help to his relief. The loss of the ship with her lading is a
great lack to this town. Newcastle, 20 March. Signed.
In Sadler's hand, p. 1. Add. Endd.
Ib. f. 40. 2. Newcastle-upon-Tyne, 17 March 85 Henry VIII. : — The confession
of Cuthbert Rey and seven other mariners (named) of the taking of their
ship the ' James,' of Newcastle, owner, Hen. Aundirson, 100 tons " portage,"
laden with goods to the value of 2,000 mks.
Lying at anchor within 300 feet of the walls of Camfere in the Emperor's
dominion, divers Scottishmen, coming out of Camfere, 11 March, with great
force and long assault entered their ship between 10 and 11 p.m., in doing
which the Scots murdered and cast overboard the boatswain and wounded
four others (named). This done, the Scots all went on land, save thirty,
who cut the cables and came away with the ship, and landed the foresaid
English mariners at Robyn Hoodis bay in Yorkshire, taking from them 10/.
in money and all their writings, &c. The thirty Scots confessed that there
were ten Scottish ships in Camfere, out of all of which they had help in
their enterprise.
Andirson and all others the merchants of Newcastle beg your " lordship "
to report this to the King and Council that the governor and lords of
Flanders may be written to to make restitution out of the Scottish ships
and goods there arrested.
Pp. 2. Endd.
21 March. 225. HENRY VIII. to ANGUS.
Where he and other friends there have requested forthwith a main
army to be sent into Scotland for their relief, the answer will be partly
Hatfield MS.
231, No. 114.
St Pavers 19 rePorted by the King's chaplain Mr. Penven and Thos. Bishop, Lynoux's
[Cal. of Cecil secretary. Reminds him how he is bound by the King's goodness ever since
MSS. the beginning of their acquaintance, and by his promises, which have
Pt. i., 134.] hitherto taken no effect through his suffering himself to be seduced with
fair words. If he had used his enemies when he had them at advantage as
they now use him and his, he would not have been driven to the point he
is now at, nor the King put to such charges as he has been, and still in tends to be,
if Angus and others will agree to the " reasonable things " required for the
assurance of their service to the King. Urges him to play the man, and
not be overcome .with delicateness at this time when he should bestir himself
for the preservation of his honor and credit. Requires him to answer this
and [and also " our common letter " and the representations of Penven and
Bishop, with all speed]0 send with all speed the persons who shall meet
the King's commissioners at Carlisle.
No date. Draft, pp. 2. Headed in a later hand : To therle of Lynouxe
(sic).
Add. MS.
3" JR M 42'
2. Draft of the above, noted in Hamilton Papers, II., No. 191.
I'P' 2- F-ndd. : Mynute from the King's majesty to th'erle of Anguishe,
xxj° Martii 1543.
* Cancelled.
35 IIl-.NKY VIII.
1-J.i
1544.
21 March.
226. HENRY MIL to ANGUS, CASSILLIS and GLENCAIRN.
'/ ltl^: ' j^i Received their letter by bearer, his chaplain Mr. Penven, and heard
" liavnes' l^e credence tnev committed to him and Lynouxe's secretary, showing their
St. 1'apers, 20. desire to have a main army sent for their relief . Albeit, hitherto, tli.-ir
(Cal of Cecil proceedings have been such that he cannot easily be induced to any further
MS8. charge on their desires, or by their devices ; upon the report that they will
l" J earnestly redubb their past negligence, has, by bearer, sent an answer that
will satisfy them. Westm., (blank) March.
' "/'!/» /'• !• Hradfil : By the King : aUn, in a later hand " xju." Kndd. :
To therles of Anguishe, Casselz and Glencarn.
A<ld. MS.
32,654, f. 44.
B. M.
2. Draft of the above, noted in Hamilton Papers, II. No. 192.
In \l'ri<itheslty't hawl, pp. 8. Kndd.: " Mynute," Ac., " xxj° Martii
1548."
Pt.i., 118.]
21 March. 227. THE PRIVY COUNCIL to HERTFORD, TUNSTALL and SADLER.
Hatfield MS. The King, thinking it necessary to have some Border horsemen with
231, No. 51, i,jm jn pranc€f requires Hertford to signify to the Warden of the West
St Papers' 16 Marches that he will have 200 of the best horsemen there, of which
[Cal. of Cecil Sir Wm. Musgrave shall levy and lead 25 out of Beaucastle, 25 out of the
Debateable Ground, 25 out of Holme abbey lands and 26 out of his own,
antj tne rest shall be led and levied by Thos. or Hie. of Dacre out of
Gillesland, Brough barony, and elsewhere as the Warden thinks convenient.
The Warden is to help them forward. Hertford shall write to the Warden
of the Middle Marches to signify how many can be spared out of Tyndale
and Ryddesdall, and who should lead them. As divers Scotsmen, who have
laid hostages and done exploits against the King's enemies in Scotland,
offer to serve anywhere, Wharton is to be required to provide, if he can,
150 of them to serve the King in France. Beg him to let the King know
with diligence what can be done herein. Where Hertford desired, by letter,
that Sadler might go with him into Scotland, the King is content that he
shall go, notwithstanding the former determination. Enclose letters (copies
herewith) to lords Maxwell and Flemyng for their re-entries. Of the
Scottish prisoners who have entered and shall shortly enter, those most
able to do hurt or good are to be detained, and the rest sent home upon the
usual assurance. Linoux's secretary and Penven are despatched with letters
vcopies enclosed) and further answer, upon their sundry discourses with
the King, that Mr. Bowes shall be sent after them to Carlisle to join with
Wharton in commission to conclude, with commissioners of the "said
earls," upon certain points; of which points, when they are determined,
Hertford shall have a copy. As Robert Maxwell, when summoned to come
in, answered that he was not bound to come unless his father refused, in
which case he would render himself within 12 daya ; if lord Maxwell come
not by his day appointed in the King's letter, Wharton should call
Robert Maxwell. Hertford shall license Penven and Linoux's secretary to
buy and take into Scotland two horses for their own use. Weetm., 21
March 1548. Siynfd by Norfolk, Suffolk, Russell, St. John, Wriothealey,
Cheyne, Paget and Baker.
/V». 5. Add. Kmld. : Rec xxiij*0 Marcii, at midnight.
Add. MS
3-J,G.->t. f. Hi.
B. M.
2. Draft of the above, noted in Hamilton Papers, II., No. 198.
With corrections in Payef* hand, pp. 8. Kndd.
124
35 HENRY VIII.
1544.
21 March.
Add. MS.
32,654, f. 52.
B. M.
Hamilton
Papers,
n, No. 195.
228. HERTFORD and SADLER to HENRY VIII.
Richmond herald has just arrived out of Scotland with a slender
answer which the writers remit to his declaration, who will arrive shortly
after these letters. He learnt that the Patriarch, the French ambassador,
Sir John Cambell and David Panter are secretly going in embassade to
the French king, and will depart from Legh, in the Lion, with the first
wind. It is whispered that the Cardinal will slip away with them and
convey Sir George Douglas into France. Ships come daily out of France
into Scotland, and the Frenchmen brag, in Legh, that they always know
where the King's ships lie and can pass them in the night without danger.
Write this in order that the navy may be warned ; for this Scottish ship
called the Lion is too good a booty to be lost. A brother of David Symple,
who was long in England, is newly come from France, and told Richmond
that the French king has 50 sail ready to send to Scotland and Ireland
with men, money and great ordnance, so that the King may not " be able
to abide long in France this year." Also that the French king fortifies his
towns and will not show himself in the fields, and that the chancellor of
France is executed0 and Hanyball made high admiral. Richmond (by
whom it will be seen that the Cardinal and lords of Scotland " are grown
into a great pride ") says that Maxwell has undertaken to bring Angus to
the Governor's devotion, and is gone with the bp. of Orkney to Angus ;
with other news similar to Sandy Pryngle's. Newcastle, 21 March.
Signed.
P.S. — Richmond said that Brunstone came privily to Henry Ray in
Edinburgh and has written the letters herewith to the King.
In Sadler's hand, pp. 3. Add. Sealed. Endd. : 1543.
229. RICHMOND HERALD to the COUNCIL at STIRLING.
Demanding the redelivery of the Scotch prisoners released upon
parole, viz., the earls of Cassillis and Glencairn, lords Somervile, Maxwell,
Graye, Olyvant, and Flemming, Oliver St. Clere, George Hume lord of Hayton,
Rob Erskyn, s. and h. to lord Erskyn, Will. Seton, Patrick Heyborn, Jas.
Pringle, Jas. St. Clere, Alex. St. Clere, John Matlande lord of Awencastle,
Hen. Maxwell brother to lord Maxwell, John Rosse lord of Cragy, the lord
Mounkreth, Will. Mounteth lord of Carsy, John Lisle, younger son to the
earl of Rothers, John Carmighell eldest son to the Captain of Craford.
In the event of noncompliance the King will revenge it, not only on their
pledges in England, but on all persons of this realm who shall come into
his hands.
Pp. 8. Endd. : Copy of the King of Ingland's charge gevin to his herald
namit Richemond, schewin to the lordis of the Consale of Scotland at
Sterling.
21 March. 230. PAGET to HERTFORD.
Hatfield MS. Yesterday the Lord Admiral took leave of the King, and, this day,
Haynes' departs towards Harwich. AJ1 the ships in the Thames, also, this day,
St. Papers, 15. " avale outward." Prays God to send Hertford and them all good speed.
[Cal. of Cecil Fears the long treaty they are now beginning to enter with Angus and the
M8S. rest (which Hertford will learn from the secretary! and the priest}) will keep
* A false report. The Chancellor, Guillaume Poyet. though arrested in 1541 was not
deprived of his office till the sentence pronounced against him, 23 April 1545. and though
severely punished he was not executed even then. See Anselrae, Vl.. 469. The report is
no less erroneous if it refer to the Garde des Sceaui. Fra^ois Errault. Seigneur de
Chemans, who was deprived sometime this year, but died on the 3 Sept. following
t Thomas Bishop.
j Penven.
Balcarres MS.
Adv. Lib.
Edin. i. 8.*
86 HENRY VIII.
i.-n
them from doing any good to Hertford in Scotland. Prays God to keep
them from doing hurt.
Continin-d in >n /«»/«/.- Sends the great book of the musters;
and begs him to send the names of the lords that go with him in this
journey. \\Vstin., '21 March <> p.m., 1548.
/'.s. —Commendations to Sadler. Your licence is signed ; but not your
letter, for the King liked not the form I (It-vised, and I fear you will not
like his Majesty's device.0
P. 1. I'liil-af nith </c/</;v«« lo»t. Headed in a later hand: To therle of
Hertforde.
21 March. 231. HERTFORD to HENRY VIII.
Add. MS.
32,664. f. 48.
B. M.
Hamilton
Papers,
n,, No. 194.
Ib. f. 43.
Ib. f. 58.
Thinks the King's device very good, that where raids and burnings
are made, bills should be set on the church doors or other notable places,
purporting " they might thank their Cardinal therefor." Has taken the
occasion to draw the proclamation sent herewith, for the King to alter and
annihilate it as seems good ; intending to publish it when he is in Scotland,
so that the falsehood of the Governor and Cardinal may appear and the
King's friends more willingly declare themselves and induce others to the
Kind's purpose. Begs the King to accept it in good part. Newcastle,
21 March.
Hoi. pp. 2. Add. Sealed. Endd : 1548.
2. Proclamation to be made in Scotland that whereas divers of the
nobility, being the King's prisoners, humbly sued that he would extend pity
to the young Queen, his pronept, and marry her to the Prince, so that the
realms might be united and live in peace for ever.the King, notwithstanding
his just title to Scotland, was content to hear their suit.provided that their
estates would, by act of Parliament, authorise some to conclude it. This
was done and the marriage concluded, and oath taken to it by " the earl of
Arrain, your Governor as ye call him " ; and yet, by the crafty and devilish
mean of the Cardinal and his complices, that godly purpose has been
altered so that all this realm has cause to curse the hinderers of it.
Considering that those pacts are not kept and that his pronept is in peril
from the discords here, the King, as her next kinsman, has sent " me the
earl of Hertford" with his army royal to require the delivery of her, safely
to be kept within this realm until the marriage. All who refuse this shall
be persecuted with fire and sword, and those who agree, and deliver good
hostages, shall be taken to Hertford's protection, who promises, in the
King's name, that they shall enjoy the " liberty and freedom of this realm,"
with all their possessions, as amply as they now do.
In Hertford's hand, pp. 8.
8. An earlier draft of § 2, also in Hertford's hand, with slight altera-
tions in Paget's hand. Noted in Hamilton Papers, II., No. 197 (1).
Pp. 8.
21 March. 232. FLEMISH SHIPPING.
Royal MS.
18B.i.,
B. M.
Depositions taken by the burgomaster, etc., of Middelburg showing
that a ship called the Pelican of Arnemuda (Jas. Martin, master) was robbed,
off Leystof in England, by four French ships of war, which afterwards left
it and sailed for Boulogne with the deponents. Made 21 March 1548.
Lat. Copy, pp. 2.
188.
35 HENRY VIII.
1544.
22 March.
233. BISHOPRIC OF WORCESTER.
See GRANTS in MARCH, Nos. 63, 64 and 65.
22 March. 234. SUFFOLK and PAGET to HERTFORD.
Hatfield MS.
real of°Cecil
MSS.
Pt. i., lio.J
Bearer, Sir John Borthwick, has been taken into the King's service
a Pensi°n of 300cr. by the year, and, as able to do good service " in
this enterprise," is appointed to repair to his Lordship. The King has given
him 100 crowns as a reward. Westminster, 22 March 1548. Signed.
P.S. — As soon as the enterprise is done you shall send him up again, as
the King means " to use his service otherwise."
P. 1. Flyleaf with address lost. Headed in a later hand : To therle of
Hertforde.
22 March. 235. EDW. SHELLEY to HERTFORD.
Hatfield MS
231, Nfac^:
MSS.
Pt. i., 120.]
This day Sir Geo. Douglas sent his servant Spence to advertise
Hertford that six Scottish ships tarry for wind to go into Flanders, carry -
*nS three several ambassadors, one to the Emperor, another to the French
King, and the third to the King of Denmark, to get aid for Scotland. It
was proclaimed yesterday, at 12 o'clock, at Edinburgh " that all the free-
holders and other that were the Governor's friends " ' should be at Stirling
on the last day of this month, victualled for 12 days, to go against the
earl of Lenoux.
If the Governor do not prosper in this journey, " it is thought that the
Cardinal will pass into France." Mr. Douglas has not been accustomed to
send to me in such affairs, and if you will have him resort to me he must
have Mr. Captain's licence. Reminds him of the safe-conduct for the poor
fishermen of Ayemowe who daily serve this town with fish, although often
robbed both by Scots and Englishmen. Berwick, 22 March.
Copy, p. 1. Endd: Shelley's 1're. to my Lord. B. xxiijtio Marcii.
28 March. 236. COMBEWELL MONASTERY.
Add. Ch.
8,456.
B. M.
Indenture of sale, 23 March 35 Hen. VIII., by Sir John Gage, K.G.,
Sir John Baker and Edward Gage, of lands called Ten Acres beside Hacham
Barne, Surr. (boundaries given), parcel of the late mon. of Combewell,
Kent, to Hen. Draper of Camerwell, Surr. Price 26Z. 18s. 4rf. Signed by
Gage. Seal lost.
Parchment.
o Cecil
MSS.
Pt. L, 122.]
24 March. 237. THE PRIVY COUNCIL to HERTFORD.
^ Boston there is wool ready to be shipped for Calays, sufficient to
ships. As on 6 April the King's garrison there is to be paid of the
money from the said wools, your Lordship shall immediately order 10 ships
of Newcastle and thereabouts of 40 to 60 tons burthen to proceed to lade
it ; and warn George Byveley and Cumberforde, who are appointed to waft
provisions made in Norfolk and Suffolk to waft them from Boston through
Yarmouth road, Leistoft road, Orphornasse and, within the Sands, to the
Downs and then return to waft victuals for Calays. Westm., 24 March
1543. Signed by Norfolk, Suffolk, Winchester, Westminster, St. John,
Paget and Bakere.
P. 1. Flyleaf with address lost. Headed in a later hand : To therle of
Hertforde.
35 HENRY VIII.
127
1544.
24 March.
238. GARDINER and ST. JOHN to HERTFORD.
R. o.
[Spanish
Calendar,
vn. 54.]
Hatfield M- The ships being departed from this port of London, and the trouble
rr*!' Nf°r'7 l tnere'n somewhat past, advertise him that (albeit they cannot send the
]m& particular declaration of every ship in every port, as they hope to do within
1't. i.. 121.] four or five days, yet, there being departed hence and ready at other ports
Haynes' 160 sail, whereof from London and the Coin Water go 18 waftors, the
8t Papers, 30. j,yon prepared to transport Hertford, with three little barks for scourers,
and 28 ships victualled, as the wafters be, for two months, and rated to
receive soldiers there, the mariners whereof are victualled for seven days,
by which time 19 other ships of 300 tons and under, laden with victual, shall
join them) there goes with these ships l.HOOqr. of meal; so that Hertford
may assure himself that he has sufficient for his men for 56 days in all
kinds of victual and in some kinds a great surplus. Wentm., 24 March.
i tied.
In (iardiner* hand, pp. 2. Flyltaf trith address lost. Headed in a
later hand : To Therle of Hertforde.
24 March. 239. CHAPUYB to the QUEEN OF HUNGARY.
Has received her letters of the 10th inst. together with the patents
and declaration therein mentioned, besides the extract of the communica-
tions of the English ambassador, of which Chapuys has several times written
to her the same thing in substance. They trould have been better, and more to be
esteemed and accepted, if they had been made be/ore thin, and hatl proceeded
(although late) spontaneously, without iraitiny for Chapuys' s remonstrances and
ri-proaches to those here for not having imparted the said ajf'airs to the Emperor
(fnil Queen, nor to himself. As to the recompense of the merchants for the
herrings, there is no chance of it (il n'y a ordre du monde) and, icorse
still, thin Council, thniuh they insist, by the advertisement of their ambassador
resident with her, that application outjht to be made to them in the
matter, hare four times delayed audience to Chapuys' s man and Jasper
I touchy' s (who came for that suit), insomuch that, also, it was impossible to
speak with them for the reciprocal patents, to die delivery of which, although
they affirm that they will give them, they show tliemselves coU enough, excusing
tht-iHsflvi's hi/ pressure of business. But, as Chapuys wrote before to Jasper
l>»n<-htj, tin- i'li-ming* ought not to leave o/ navigating nor makinij use of
French ships, as the Council declared to him some days o//«».
nut think it well to show the declaration until he gets the F.mperor'$
anxii;-r t<> It is letters of the 2nd inst. in accordance with which to use it.
Nothing has happened here since his last except that the men-of-war for
Scotland have sailed, intending to make all diligence in their enterprise.
God grant them success, in order not to delay the expedition against France.
London, 24 March 1544.
Fr. Modern transcript of the original at Vienna, pp. 2.
24 March. 240. The LORD JUSTICE and COUNCIL OF IRELAND to ST. LEOBR,
Since his departure there have been alterations amongst the nobility
and others, albeit the writers have, by policy, abated their secret combina-
tions, whereof his old friend Occhonor seems to be the author, with the
lord of Upper Ossery, who, for his misdemeanour against O'More, is com-
mitted to Dublin castle and shall there remain, howbeit he says his com-
bination was only against O'More. When Ormond and the other commis-
sioners entered Connaught Richard Oge'ssons had " proclaimed
eldest brother, McWilliam, captain and ruler there, after the old Insl
and, within a few days after, Ormond, being at Balleloghriagh, had five or six
R.O.
St. P., m. 490.
128 35 HENRY VIII.
1544.
240. The LORD JUSTICE and COUNCIL OF IRELAND to ST. LEGER — cont.
tall horsemen and 15 boys slain without Athenry by Richard Oge's sons,
who have laid their forces to take the castles and garrisons of the late earl0
there, and have broken an order for a month's respite taken with them by
Ormonde, Thomonde, Ybrecan and their associates. Have committed the
rule of Clanrycarde and all the late earl's castles there to Thomas Burke,
his son, assisted by Ybrecan and other gentlemen of the country, till
further order may be taken ; and so they are in open hostility. Whether
the late earl has any heir male " is not yet known, there were so many
marriages and divorces, but no doubt he married this last woman solemnly."
Callogh Odonell you left with us, for the castle of the Leffer to be
rendered to his father, according to your former order, but his brother
Hugh, encouraged by his uncle the earl of Tyrone, still detains it ; so that,
in pursuance of the indentures with your lordship and the Council, we have
sent FitzHenry with 50 gunners and Andrew Brereton with as many
archers in aid of the said Callogh to obtain the castle.
As to the kerne to be sent into England, the nobility to whom the King
wrote are, partly by our means, willing to set forth his pleasure ; but the
idle men here are not at such commandment that they will forthwith depart
the realm without some nobleman of these parts to conduct them, and upon
so short a warning men in England " would not be so suddenly reared to
depart the realm," for the letters could scant be delivered by the time
limited, and the great lords say that it had been little enough to have known
it at Michaelmas. The Council divided, some to the North and the writers
to Casshell, where they consulted Ormonde, Desmounde, Thomonde,
Ybrecan, Cayer and others and wrote a joint letter to the King that they
would endeavour to have 1,000 ready to send over at Easter. Lest the letter
miscarry (pirates and Bretons now keeping on these coasts) they enclose a
copy and beg him to move the King to send a navy ; for if these kerne,
which shall pass but in "pickardes," should be taken, many inconveniences
might ensue : " and surely if there be not some defence upon these seas the
Bryttons will be lords betwixt Bryttayne and Scotlande." From the house
of me, the Chancellor, in our return from the West parts, 24 March.
Signed by Brabazon, Alen, George abp. of Dublin, Lutrell, Bathe and
Basnet.
Pp. 8. Add. : lord Deputy. Endd. : 1543.
25 March. 241. THOMAS HOPSON.
R- 0. Extract from a grant to Thos. Hopson of the manor of Colburye,
Hants, &c. 25 March 35 Hen. VIII. See GRANTS in MARCH, No. 70.
Lot. Faded and mutilated. Three large sheets of paper written on the one
side only.
25 March. 242. HERTFORD, TUNSTALL and SADLER to the COUNCIL.
Add. MS.
In pursuance of the Council's letters of the 21st, have written to
32>6-54, f. 64. \Vharton and Sir Ralph Evre, warden of the Middle Marches, to put ready
Hamilton
Papers,
B°rder horsemen, both English and Scots, and doubtless, the King
will receive answer thereof to his satisfaction.
n., No. 196. Enclose advertisements received from lord Evre, Sir Ralph Evre and
Sandy Pringle. Newcastle, 25 March. Signed.
In Sadler's ftand, p. 1. Add. Sealed. Endd. : 1543.
Of Clanricarde.
85 HFA'RY VIII.
LIB
1644.
Hatfield MS.
331. N... 7.-,.
2. Draft of the preceding.
P. I. tn Sadler's hand. See Calendar of Cecil MSB., Pt. I., 124.
26 March. 243. THB KINO'S PARTY in SCOTLAND.
B. O.
St. P., v. 361.
(Almost the
whole text.)
Commission to Wharton and Bowes. See 17 May 1544.
2. First Instructions for Wharton and Bowes.
Whereas the earls of Lynoux, Anguish, Casselz and Glencarn have
addressed to us (altered from " his Majesty ") Mr. Penven, one of our
(altered from " his Majesty's ") chaplains, and Mr. Thomas Bisshop,
Lynoux's secretary, with letters of credence, who have declared their
imminent danger from the force which the Cardinal and the earl of
Arren prepare against them, beseeching us, at whose only hand they can
hope for help, to send a main army for their relief,0 offering to join
with it and serve without respect to any former covenant by Lynoux with
the French king (Lynoux promising, by his secretary, to accept no offer
hereafter by the French king, but be ruled always by our advice) ; albeit
the thing they require could not be done without great charges, and the
time of year is not propitious, and we have had cause to be dissuaded herein
by the slackness of some heretofore, we are content to hear their suit and
therefore send down to Carlisle Sir Robert Bowes, ordinary master of our
Bequests, to join with Lord Wharton, &c. (warden of our West Marches
I'M § 2), as our two commissioners to agree there with such as the said earls
shall send upon such articles as we shall propose.
Bowes shall therefore, with those instructions and the writings .prepared
for this journey, repair in post to the "said warden," to whom he shall
declare his whole charge. They two shall then, jointly, repair to Carlisle,
and, having seen the " sufficient commission or instructions " of such as are
sent from the said earls, shall declare the cause of the King's sending them,
and that, reputing them to be men of honor, the King will show what
he desires of them and what he will do for them in return, and has devised
certain articles, which if they perform (and for that purpose presently lay
these hostages, viz., Lynoux his brother or sorao other sufficient hostage,!
Angus the master of Morton, or else Temtallon castle, and Casselz and
Glencarn to covenant in writing that the pledges now held for their ransoms
shall also be their pledges in this), he will send in his army to daunt their
enemies, and also do for them as hereafter expressed. The things which
the King requires of them are : —
1. They shall cause the Word of God to be taught and preached in
their countries, as the only foundation of truth and means of judging who
proceeds justly with them and who abuses them for private glory. 2. The
said earls shall for ever remain perfect friends to the King and to England,
and shall never consent to any league to the contrary, and shall renounce
all leagues between France and Scotland, and all other private pacts which
they may have made to the French king or other to the prejudice of
•The above clause ia substituted for the following, "declared unto OB the evil
estate and condition that Scotlande standeth in at this present, which hath chiefly
proceeded, and is continued, by the lack and disloyalty of th'earl of Arrayn. who,
usurping th authority of Governor, hath not only by his folly and unfaithful proceeding
with us brought the realm into great ruin, decay and misery, but also hath given himself
wholly to the will and order of the Cardinal, who would the whole SUM and nobility of
Scotland should perish rather than that God's Word should be known and published
amongst them, whereby the hypocrisy and abuse of him and others there of his sort
should be espied and reformed ; beseeching as therefore that for the reformation thereof
and th'establishment of the realm in some order of justice, and for their relief and help,
it woll please as to send thither oar army."
f Substituted for "his brother, the bishop of the Jjles, to."
U7U
130 35 HENRY VIII.
1544.
243- THE KING'S PARTY in SCOTLAND — cont.
England ; and shall serve the King, " for like wages as other our subjects
do," against France or any other. 8. They shall diligently foresee that
the young Queen is not conveyed away ; and shall do their utmost" to get
the keeping of her and deliver her to the King until of age to be married
to his son. 4. They shall assist the King to get possession of Jedworth,
Kelso, Roksborowe, Hume Castle, the Hermitage, the Marshe and Tyvy-
daill, and be enemies to all who oppose him in this. 5. They shall, with
all their force, help the King to be protector of that realm, and shall accept
and name him protector during the minority of his pronepte.
If the said earls agree to these articles and give hostages as aforesaid the
King will : —
1. Send a main army to defeat their common enemies, with charge to
devastate nothing that belongs to the said earls, or to such as they shall
have assurance to be the King's friends. 2. Whereas Lynoux makes suit
to be Governor under the King, he shall have that office, with a Council of
the King's appointment, provided he accept the King as Protector, and call
no Parliament, or give nothing that is confiscated or otherwise grown to the
Crown, without the King's express consent. 3. Lynoux, as Governor, shall
have a reasonable portion of the revenues to maintain that estate, leaving
sufficient for the entertainment of the young Queen and of a permanent
Council at Edinburgh for the administration of justice ; and in that case the
King, as Protector, shall have some such hold as is thought necessary for
the stay of the country. 4. Where Lynoux has desired our favour for the
maintenance of his title against Arreyn [, "we had much rather advance
him and set forward his title than his adversary's, who hath dealt so
ungently and so untruly with us," and]° if he do as above expressed, in case
God " dispose his will of our said nepce, leaving behind her no issue," we
will aid him to obtain his title. 6. Albeit Angus, being now, by the
King's means, restored to his inheritance in Scotland, ought no longer to
ask any pension, yet, that he and the others may earnestly join with
Lynoux and extend all their power for the accomplishment of the points
aforesaid, his pension shall be continued (and the arrears paid out of hand)
and Casselz and Glencarn shall each have 1,000 cr. (altered from 2,000 cr.)
given to them ; provided the foresaid demands are first agreed to, and the
foresaid hostages laid.
And if the commissioners of Scotland desire a larger capitulation of the
aforesaid articles, the King is content that, when these are subscribed and
the hostages put in, the larger capitulation shall be referred to his
Lieutenant, to whom he will send instructions ; and meanwhile Wharton
and Bowes shall sign and deliver the foresaid articles (or, if they receive
the articles signed by the earls themselves, they shall deliver the articles
signed by the King, which they carry for that purpose).
And if they shall not agree to the foresaid articles, and not lay the
hostages, Wharton and Bowes shall, with good words, refer them to a
further communication of the premises with Hertford at his coming to
Edinburgh ; and dismiss them in friendly sort, Bowes returning to the King.
And where Lynoux lately made suit by his secretary to have in marriage
lady Margaret, the King's niece ; if that suit is renewed, Wharton and
Bowes shall say that, albeit the King would be content that (Lynoux
performing the said covenants to the King's satisfaction) it should be so,
he has promised to her " never to cause her to marry any but whom she
shall find in her own heart to love," and they have never seen each other.
Even if they like each other, the marriage cannot be honorably perfected until
dot and dower are agreed upon. It is a covenant that cannot easily be
* Cancelled
nr> HENRY vin.
LSI
L644,
R. 0.
treated now; but, hereafter, when Lynoux has done aouie notable good
service, if, upon meeting, they like each other, he shall have an answer
to content him.
Finally if Dunlanrike, who, it is thought, shall be one of the commis-
sioners, seem ill pleased that he has no money at this time, they shall
remind him gently of the reward of 1001. lately sent him and the pension of
500cr. which the King has promised him, and say that although the
King does not reward him now, he had [those things] when Cassilz and
Glyncar had nothing, and shall advise him not to mistrust the King's
consideration of his services.
l>raft <-«n,,t:,l hi/ Paget, pp. 41. Emld. : Instructions for the lord
Wharton and Sir Robert Bowes, &c.
8. Fair copy of the preceding, from which it is printed in the State
Papers, with the heading: — "Instructions given by the King's Majesty
unto his right trusty and right well-beloved Councillors, the lord
Wharton, warden of the West Marches for ancmpst Scotland, Sir Robert
Bowes, knight, ordinary master of the Requests, whom his Majesty
hath appointed," &c.
Pp. 8. Emld. : Copy of th'instruccions.
4. [Remembrances for Wharton and Bowes in their conference with the
commissioners of Lennox, Angus, ( 'ass ill is and Glencairn at Carlisle.}
To remind them of the King's charges in their aid, and induce them to
offer a recompense ; if need be, " lord Wharton, Ac.," suggesting, as of
themselves, that Angus should deliver Tentallon in exchange for something
in England, and all assist to get the castle of Edinburgh, towns of Leith,
Kelso and Jed worth, Hume house, the Marche, Tevid[alej and lord
Maxwell's lands into the King's hands. Possible arguments which might
ensue upon this ; and how to proceed in the event either of refusal or
acceptance of this article. The " second article, containing the accepting
of God's word," is such that no " replication " is likely ; and so likewise
are the fourth and fifth, if the first is accepted. Possible objections to
and arguments for " the third article, concerning their environing of
Sterling or such other place where the Queen shall be " (reminding them
that at their last convention when they came to Edinburgh they laid siege
to Stirling in their way, when the Cardinal and Governor were within it).
Pp. 7.
•K\ March. 244. WHARTON to HERTFORD.
R. O.
Hattiel.l MS.
231, No. 19.
[Cal. of Cecil
Pt. i., 125.]
On the 26th inst. had before him at Penrethe many gentlemen of
the West Marches in co. Westmoreland, and declared to them "sundry
causes " for the King's service according to the proclamations heretofore
made, and for other services. Divers whose names are enclosed have
appointed certain of their tenants to pass out of the bounds of the West
Marches.
Advertises his Lordship of this disfurnishment,but would not presume to
stay it, it being stated that they were to attend on his Lordship at
Newcastle. Thinks they have not done well. Penreth, 26 March. SiVpwrf.
P. 1. flyleaf tcith addrtt* lo»t. Head#t in a later hami: To therle of
Hertforde.
26 March. 245. VAUOHAN and CHAMBERLAYN to HENRY VIII.
R. 0. On Wednesday, 19th inat., arrived at Bruges and learnt that
8t.P.,K.62G. Mons. de Bore was at his castle of La Noye, 14 leagues off. Forthwith
despatched a letter to the ambassador with the Regent, enclosing one
132 35 HENRY VIII.
1544.
245- VAUGHAN and CHAMBERLAYN to HENKY VIII. — cone.
to be forwarded to the ambassador with the Emperor signifying (accord-
ing to their instructions) that he should warn Landenberg of their coming.
Wrote also to De Bure that they were coming to him ; and arrived with
him at La Noye on the 20th. After he had read the King's letter and heard
their charge, he said he would do his best, but, being the Emperor's
subject, must first speak with the Queen ; who had told him that he should
lead the horsemen and footmen promised by the Emperor and (in reply to
his question whether he should also levy them) that they were already
ordered to be levied in these Low Parts ; upon which he had said how loth
he was to lead men he did not know. He added that upon such men as
he would himself bring, from Friesland and Westphalia, he would jeopardy
his life and honor ; and that, to know the Queen's pleasure, he would repair
next day to Brussels, she having left Gaunt, and meet the writers the 2nd
day after at Andwerp.
On the same 2nd day they dined with him in Andwerp, at the house of
the merchants of Aeon ; and, as he could not abide with them longer than
that day, they showed him the copy of Landenberg's bargain. He offered
to be bound to do the like, save to the value of the florin, wherein he said
Landenberg was greatly abused, for it was impossible to bring good soldiers
at 4 florins of 20 stivers seeing that the Emperor never gave less than 4
Philippus, which is 5 florins of 20 stivers for a month's wages. Pointed out
that Landenberg's men would grudge if his were paid higher ; and he said he
feared Landenberg would not be able to keep his bargain, and that, if so, he
would serve with other 2,000 footmen and 400 or 500 horsemen, according to
the enclosed remembrance signed by him. He desired, if Landenberg seemed
slack, to know Henry's pleasure within 20 days ; for the Prince of Orange
was levying, for the Emperor, in the Base Countries, 10,000 footmen and
4,000 horsemen, and the Empire levying for him at their own charge
25,000 footmen and 4,000 horsemen. He said that the Regent told him
that, for the men at the Emperor's solde, she would furnish him with men
of these parts (the captains, he said, were good men, but their men not well
in order) and that the footmen should be the Almains who, after the break-
ing of the army at Landersey, kept the frontier. He said that Landenberg
broke his appointment with the Emperor last summer, and came six weeks
late ; and evidently wished his sayings of Landenberg to be noted. As
they could not conclude upon the valuation of the florin, Chamberleyn
remains here, awaiting Henry's instructions for the pact with De Bure,
while Vaughan hastens to Spire and Francfort.
De Bure promises them a copy of the Emperor's oath given to footmen,
and says that to horsemen the Emperor gives no oath " but taketh their
promise t'observe all such articles as shalbe read unto them." De Bure
would have had the mustering place in Friesland, but, finally, they got him
to appoint Buldewike alias Hertzegen Busse, 12 leagues from Andwerp
towards Gelderland and 8 or 10 leagues nearer Calais than Mastreght. The
Emperor makes 80,000 men for his whole band, but what way into France
he will take De Bure knows not. Enclose a letter from him. He departed
to a friend's house 12 leagues off, saying that he would warn captains for the
levying of the 2,000 footmen and return to Andwerp in four days to abide
until he had concluded in writing about their entertainment. He made the
writers great cheer at La Noye and Andwerp, and defrayed the charges of
their horses and servants riding with him from La Noye to Gaunt. It is said
that the king of Denmark is deceased, and that the Almane princes have
promised the Emperor to be friends to his friends and enemies to his enemies
and aid him against France ; so that he is expected here shortly. Merchants
say that the Marquis of Gwast has revictualled Carinano in Pied de Mont,
95 m:\i;y vm.
1544.
beside Tauryn, and has taken another town and therein destroyed many S
Andwerp, 26 March. Signed: Stephen Vaughan; Thomas Chamberloin.
In Vaiighan'x hand, pp. 8. A-l-l. I'.ndd. : 1544.
26 March. 246. VAUGHAN and CHAMBBRLAYN to PAOET.
B. O. Describe (much as in No. 245), how, after coming to Bruges, they
went to De Bare, at La Noye castle, 2 leagues from Turney. There he
made them great cheer for a night and a piece of a day, returned with them
to Gawnt (defraying their charges), and, two days afterwards, entertained
them " in a merchant's house" at Andwerp. Upon articling pacts for the
entertainment of the 2,000 footmen, found him ready to conclude every
article in Landen berg's bargain, save that he said the guldern or florin
should be worth 26 styvers, for so the Emperor pays. Seeing that to have
one band of Almains better waged than the other might occasion disturbance,
and that De Bure asks but 20 days or a month to bring his men, they have
written to the King for instructions. " We find De Bure a plain gentleman,
a man willing to serve our master, and one that has frankly uttered unto
us as much as we could desire." As time draws fast on, Mr. Chamberleyn
is to stay and conclude with De Bure, and I hasten to Spyre and Frankfort.
Have taken order with Borer's company here for the money to remain with
Chamberleyn for De Bure's payment, and "the rest of the 2.000/. that
should be paid in Andwerpe to be paid in Francfort." De Bure doubts
whether Landenbergh will keep his bargain, " who failed the Emperor, vj
weeks the last summer of his day." Captains here are as loth to hear praise of
others "as curst wives be loth to hear other women, their neighbours,
praised for their patience." Desire that De Bure's entertainment of them
may be remembered. As Vaughan will have the King's money in his hands
in a country where he has no acquaintance, and only two servants ; he begs
that Chamberlayn may soon be instructed to conclude with De Bure, so that
he may shortly join Vaughan in Frankfort. Commends his wife to Pagct
if she needs help. Sorer's company swear that they will lose 600 mks.
by the exchange made for Frankfort. Guast has revictualled Carinano,
taken another town and slain many Swiss. Andwerp, 26 March 1544,
4 a.m.
Enclose a letter from De Bure to the King, and a remembrance made by
De Bure. This post is hired only to go to you and not to return. Sign*d :
8. Vaughan : Thomas Chamberlein.
In Vaughan's hand, pp. 8. Add. Kndd.
R. 0. 2. Buren's "Remembrance."
The Count de Bueren, having heard the King of England's commiMtnit,
upon the entertainment of 2,000 footmen, and seen the agreement made by
Chr. de Landenberghe, accepts charge of them at the same rate; but,
seeing that Landenberghe only counts 15 batzes at 20 stivers, cannot
believe that footmen can be got for that, yet, offers to do it (even at his
own cost) if Landenbergh does, and, if Landenberghe fails, to bring them
at the Emperor's rate, and 2,000 footmen and 400 or 500 horse besides, li
required. Signed : Maximilian d'Egmont.
/ r,-nch,p. 1. 11,-adcd by De Buren: " Memoire et response aux commia
du Boy sur certains," &o. Kndd : The memoryal of Mons. de Buree.
247. GERMAN MERCENARIES.
B. o. " The rates of th'Almaynes as well horsemen as footmen for one
Wages of 1,000 horsemen, viz. 200 "barded horses" at «4fl., and 800
others at 12n., counting the florin at 8*. l*d. For every twelve horsemen
184
35 HENRY VIII.
1544.
27 March.
Add. MS.
32,654, f. 60.
B. M.
Hamilton
Papers,
n., 197(2).
Calig. B. i.
342.
B. M.
247- GERMAN MERCENARIES — cont.
a four horse wagon at 24 crusers, which is 6 baizes or 12rf. st., a day, and
one to attend upon them at 12fl. the month. For every 50 horsemen a
conductor at 24fl. For every 100 horsemen a smith at 24fl. having a
wagon with horseshoes, nails, &c., at his own charge. For every 500
horsemen a standard bearer at 2411. and page at 12fl. For every 100
horsemen a " fureyour " at 24fl. For every 500 horsemen a clerk at 24fl.,
a priest at 24fl. and a captain who is allowed four halberdiers, at 8(1.
For every 1,000 a "trusheman " at 12fl., a master of the camp at 24fl.,
two captains each at Ifl. for every man under him, one surgeon, and four
trumpets at 24fl. each.
For wages and extraordinary pays of 500 horsemen of Mons. de Buren,
accounting the same after the rate of Landeniburgh (viz. the foregoing).
Wages of 6,000 footmen at 4fl. Double pays for the said 6,000, account-
ing 60 double pays in every 500.
Monthly totals for each item given. Grand total, 8,216?. 7s. 3d.
Pp. 8. Endd. : Rate of the wages of th'Almaynes.
248. HENRY VIII. to the EARLS OF WESTMORELAND and
CUMBERLAND.
Sending Hertford, Great Chamberlain of England and lieutenant in
the North, with a main army by sea to invade Scotland, for the advance-
ment of which enterprise the lords wardens of the Marches are to make two
great raids upon the East and West Marches, desires them, in the absence
of the said Lieutenant and wardens, to do, for the guard of the subjects
there, as the Lieutenant shall require, and in all things to aid the said
Lieutenant and wardens.
Draft in Payet's hand, pp. 2. Endd. : Mynute, the Kynges Majeste to
therles of Westmorland and Cumberland, 27° Martii 1544.
2. Copy of the preceding. Endd. by Wriothedey : "Copy of the two
letters to the earls of Westmoreland and Cumberland."
P. 1.
27 March. 249. THE PRIVY COUNCIL to HERTFORD.
Hatfield MS.
231, No. 108.
[Cal. of Cecil
MSS.
Pt. i., 129.]
Haynes
St. Papers, 21.
The King and Council like his device with the wardens (as contained
in his letters) for invasions upon the East and West Marches at the time
when the army by sea lands. The earls of Westmoreland and Cumberland
are to be made participant of this and other " common matters" intended ;
and charged with the defence of incursions while the wardens are in Scot-
land, whereby the country shall be provided for and these noblemen
encouraged by knowing that they are not altogether forgotten. The King's
letters are sent to them, as Hertford will see by the copy. If the proclama-
tion he devised is made now at his first entry he cannot afterwards burn
and spoil the country, having proclaimed the King chief governor of the
Queen and protector of the realm. He should defer it until he has the
upper hand of the enemies and knows that the King's friends join earnestly
with him ; which failing, he may fall to burning. Give this only as advice,
to be ensued or not as he, on the spot, shall see cause. Return the
proclamation, which the King has altered in one or two things. The lord
Admiral with the whole fleet, both men-of-war and victuallers, lies in the
Wandes0 without Harwich, and will be with him shortly, " God sending
* The entrance to Orwell Haven or the harbour of Harwich was called Orwell Wains
or Wands. See "Sailing directions for the Circumnavigation of England," p. 82
[Hakluyt Society], 1889.
IIK.NHY VIII.
1 •;-,
1544,
Add. MS.
82,664, f. 66.
B. M.
them a merry wind." Westm., 27 March 1544. %**/ hy Norfolk,
Suffolk, Westminster, Cheyne, Paget and Petre.
/'/'• 2. l-'ltjl.-af iritl, addrf** bat. //.<i//,./ in a \MUr ham! : To therle of
Hertforde.
2.
/,«
Draft of the above, noted in Hamilton Papers, II., No. 197.
' hand, j>j>. 8. Kntltt.
'27 March. 250. PAOET to HERTFORD.
231, No.
[Gal. <
HOB,
Pt. i., 93.]
Hayncs,
St. Papers, 6.
Has received his sundry letters and the other letters and writing! ha
has addressed to the King, which are well taken. The Council will write
the Kin&'8 answers.
" We have prepared as much as we can upon the sea to apeak with my
Lord Patriarche, &c."
From the Emperor comes news that the whole Empire hath declared
themselves enemies to France. The King of Denmark's ambassadors are
arrived with the Emperor, and there is hope of some unity between them.
The Count Palatine Louis, the Elector, is deceased, and Duke Frederick,
the elder of the two0 that were in England, succeeds. The King is well
again, " who hath two or three days been a little troubled with a humour
descending to his leg." Commendations to Mr. Sadler and Mr. Lee. West-
minster, 27 March 1548.
//"/., />. 1. h'lyleaf irith address fcwt. Headed in a later haml : To
therle of Hertforde.
Add. M.S.
• f. 62.
B. M.
Hamilton
Papers,
n., No. 198.
St. P., v., 866.
27 March. 251. HERTFORD, TUNSTALL, LLANDAFF and SADLER to HEKKY VIII.
Enclose letters to Hertford from Wharton showing occurrents
learnt, by espials, out of Scotland. Yesternight, at 5 p.m., arrived
Sir John Penvan and Lenoux's secretary, whom Hertford has directed to
the West Borders (because they dare not enter Scotland by the East or
Middle Marches) with a letter to Wharton to convey them, or their letters,
in surety. Gentlemen of Cheshire and others appointed to this journey
daily arrive ; but nothing is heard of the lord Admiral and the ships more
than was written by the Council. Newcastle, 27 March. Signtd.
P. 1. Add. Kndd.
1: ° 2. Original draft of the above, from which it is printed in the State
Papers.
In SailUr'* hand, p. 1. Endd.: " Depeched xxvij0 Martii."
27 March. 252. WHARTON to HERTFORD.
Hatfield MS.
No. 81.
[Cal. of Cecil
KBB,
Pt. i., 126.]
According to his letters yesterday, has, at Keswik, had before him
all the gentlemen in the west of Cumberland, to whom he declared
Hertford's commandments for their readiness to serve the King's Majesty.
Many of them grudge at the passing of men " to those parts from these,"
as he wrote before. Encloses a letter received at Keswik from John
Thomson, his deputy customer at Carlisle. " The same Davyo Yalowhaire
is a Scottishman whome I use as an espial. He was with my lord of
Suffolk and my lord of Duresme at Darnton, after the late great assemblies
at Edinburghe, and did, after solemn mass, receive afore me oath to serve
the King's Highness." Kesswiko, 27 March. Signtd.
P. 1. FlyUaf with addr,-^ l.st. Headtd in a later hand: To therle of
Hartforde in the Northe.
• The other being Duke Philip.
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1544.
27 March.
253. LORD EURE to HERTFORD.
A gentleman of the Marse, called Edm. Trotter, Euro's prisoner,
Tuesday to his entry. He is a man of small substance but of good
wit, one of lord Hume's chief councillors, and says he knows that Maxwell
Hatfield MS.
rcfaV of° C^'l came on Tuesday to his entry. He is a man of small substance but of good
MSS.
Pt. i., 128.] travails to agree the Governor and Lenhouse (Lennox). An espial who was
Haynes, in Edinburgh on Monday last, reports that Lenhouse spake with the Queen,
St. Papers, 22. jn Stirling, on Friday last, that on Sunday the Governor and Cardinal rode
from Edinburgh to Stirling, and that the Governor and Lenhouse (it is
said) will agree. Sent the muster book of the garrisons of the East
Marches and a brief of the whole number, both of the country and the
garrisons, to his son Sir Ralph, warden of the Middle Marches, to deliver to
Hertford. Sends a Scot's letter to Hertford received from Rynyan
Chirnesyde, laird of Este Nesbet, who dwells within 8 miles of Berwick.
Berwick, 27 March. Signed.
P. 1. Flyleaf ivith address lost. Headed in a later Jutnd: To therle of
Hertforde.
27 March. 254. EDW. SHELLEY to HERTFORD.
Hatfield MS.
231, No. 117.
[Cal. of Cecil
MSS.
Pt. i., 127.]
Has here stayed a ship with two tops and a small crayer. Will lade
the crayer with biscuit, as commanded by the Council's last letters. The
ship is ready to serve the King at his lordship's command. Wrote to the
Council for bakers of London, but none are yet come ; and by writing to
the sheriff of Newcastle has only obtained three. If Hertford could send
him six more bakers he could furnish " a victualler or two of bread
shortly." As Suffolk commanded, has 400 half quarter sacks ready.
Suffolk gave safe-conduct to certain fishermen of Ayemow and Coldyngham,
who furnished this town with above 10,000 fish, without which the
garrisons in these parts could not have had victuals. Now they desire to
know whether they shall be under Hertford's safe-conduct. Begs him to
grant it, and they will always be ready to serve him both with their great
cobles and their fish. Barwyke, 27 March. Signed.
Pp. 2. Flyleaf with address lost. Headed in a later hand: To my
lorde Levetenaunt.
255. CONVOCATION.
For notes of proceedings from 4 April 1543 to this date, see
Vol. XVIIL, Pt. I., No. 365.
256. SIR RALPH EURE to HERTFORD.
A great sort of the lairds of Tevedale intend to make suit secretly to
have Hertford's assurance for 20 or 40 days within which to commune with
anyone whom Hertford will appoint ; so that, as they are promised aid
from the Governor and Cardinal within this fortnight, if they get aid they
may stand at defiance and, if not, yield. Unless they straightway put in
pledges to be partakers with England they should have no assurance. The
country is very slow in returning their musters ; but as soon as he receives
the books he will repair to Hertford. Chipchace, 28 March. Signed.
P. 1 . Flyleaf with address lost. Headed in a later hand : To therle of
Hertforde.
28 March. 257. PARLIAMENT OF SCOTLAND.
Held at Edinburgh 28 March 1544 by the Queen's Commissioners,
viz., Alex, abbot of Cambuskenneth, John abbot of Paisley, Sir Adam
Ottirburn, Mr. Jas. Foulis, clerk register, Mr. Thos. Ballenden, clerk of
Justiciarie, and Mr. Hen. Lauder, advocate.
28 Marc'h.
28 March.
Hatfield MS.
231, No. 20.
[Cal. of Cecil
MSS.
Pt. i., 130.]
Haynes,
St. Papers, 22.
Acts of the
P. of Sc.,
ii., 445.
85 HENRY VIII.
LSI
1544.
Continuation to 20 May next of the summons of John Carketle, burgees
of Edinburgh, James Gibsoun, Wm. Donykeir, Goo. Gourlaw, Jas.
Balfour, Alex. Thomsoun and Robt. Watsoun for the slaughter of Mr.
Robert Galbraith, rector of Spott, one of the senators of the College of
Justice.
Parliament prorogued to 20 May next.
29 March. 258. PARLIAMENT.
Record of the daily attendance of members of the House of Lords
and of the business done from Monday, 14 Jan. to Saturday, 29 March
[85 Hen. VIII.] when the acts received the Royal assent and Parliament
was dissolved, by commissions (recited),
ii. List of acts passed.
*2U March. 259. SIR RALPH EURE to HERTFORD.
Journals of
the House
of Lords,
Hatfield MS.
231, No. 22.
[Cal. of Cecil
M8S.
Pt. i., J31.]
This Friday night0, received a letter from his father with the muster
book of the inhabitants and garrisons of the East March, and a letter from
a Scotsman, directed to Hertford, sent herewith. Has received returns
of musters for all the Middle March, save Newcastle Ward, Morpeth Ward,
and Tynmowthe Shire, the Commissioners of which have not yet returned
their books, although Thursday last was their furthest day. Encloses a
billet of their names, and has written to them sharply to bring the books
on Sunday next to Newcastle, where he intends then to be. As Hertford
commanded, has spoken with the Scotsmen of whom he has bond and
pledges, to know what men they can make to serve the King in France on
horseback. They answered that in Scotland they are able and willing to
do good service but are loth to go into France. They have desired respite
to Thursday next, to speak with their friends. Will at his coming show
what men may be made out of Tyndalc and Ridsdale to serve in France.
Chipchace, 29 March. >'/•/«.'/.
/'..s1. — There will be a want of that power which you reckoned to have
out of the East and Middle Marches for " the journey that your Lordship
hath appointed us to, because there is so many northern men in wages, for
if the whole garrison ware white coats to (sic) country men would serve
notwithstanding."
Pp. 2. Flyleaf icith culdress l»*t. Headed in a later hand: To therle of
Hertforde.
29 March. 260. QUEEN MARY OF HUNGARY to CHAPUYS.
R. O. The merchants of Antwerp having had their herrings arrested and
sold in England complain that (besides having them sold at a poor price)
difficulty is made about delivering the money unless they first give surety
for the amount, lest it should afterwards be found that the herrings belong
to others. It seems strange that such surety should be required for
merchandise leaving these countries upon safe-conduct ; and it is notorious
that the herrings do not belong to any Frenchmen or other enemies.
Requires him to get the proceeds of the sale delivered forthwith, without
any trouble for the surety, and with a recompense for loss and interest,
as she has divers times written. Bruxelles, 2!) March 1548 dtratU
P.S. — Begs him to solicit resolution in the matter of the ships of war to
be equipped, of which she wrote.
French, p. 1. Countersigned : Despleghem. Add.
• Friday wu the 96th.
188
85 HENRY VIII.
1544.
30 March.
R. 0.
St.P..m.,493.
261. THE PRIVY COUNCIL to the JUSTICE and COUNCIL in
IRELAND.
The King lately wrote for 3,000 kerne whereof 1,000 were to be
shipped forthwith to the Pile of Fowdraye for service against Scotland, and
the rest put ready upon short warning to attend his royal person into
France ; but, upon further consideration, his Majesty will not have his
realm of Ireland disfurnished of so many, and now requires only 1,000
kerne, of whom 500 shall be transported as above to Fowdraye, or as near
as possible between that and Chester, and the other 500 ready upon warn-
ing. All are to be picked men, as many as possible of them gunners,
levied where they may best be spared and under the leading of the captains
to whom the King wrote. Westm., 80 March 1544.
Draft, corrected by Petre, pp. 2. Endd. : Mynute to the Justice and
Counsail in Ireland.
30 March. 262. CHAPUYS to the QUEEN OF HUNGARY.
B. o.
[Spanish
Calendar,
vn., 55.]
She has already heard from this King's ambassador resident with her
and from the parties, the disorder which happened at LaVere, — of the
English ship in that port which the Scots seized and carried off, whereat
the King and Council have been marvellously indignant, especially as they
knew that the ship had already arrived in Scotland, and was sold and the
merchandise dispersed. For remedy the Council, three days ago, sent to
tell Chapuys several things by a man of his ; and the King, yesterday, sent
one of the Council to him with remonstrances and a request to write
earnestly to her to order reparation, saying, among other things, that five
ships were shortly to leave Scotland for Zealand (or at least, if they would
pass into France to keep aloof from this coast, they would approach so
near Zealand that it would be possible to arrest them) to arrest which
would be the true remedy for the above. The King would pray her to
effect the said arrest ; and so to use the Scots there, and coming thither,
that henceforth they might have neither means, opportunity nor boldness
to commit so insolent a disorder. Begs her for this as required by the great
amity between the Emperor and the King. London, 30 March 1544.
Fr. Modern transcript of the original at Vienna, p. 1.
30 March. 263. CHAPUYS to the QUEEN OF HUNGARY.
R. o.
[Spanish
Calendar,
vn., 56.]
Having the opportunity of this messenger, would not omit to write
that this King, four days ago, received letters from the Count of Lynus
(who, as Chapuys before advertised her, received the money and munitions
sent by the King of France into Scotland) declaring a irish to take the King's
part, upon reasonable conditions, and requiring a commissioner to be sent to the
frontier to treat and conclude the affair. Thereupon the King has despatched
a sufficient personage and those here hope that all mil succeed according to the
King's irish. With the help of the, said Count and his other friends, if the;/
perseeere in their goodwill, the Kin;/ irill order Scotlaml as lie pleases. The
patriarch of Aquilea (although he had the King's safe-conduct to pass this
way) preferred to trust himself to the fortune of the sea, and alleged some
excuses to the King, to irhom he sent a great discourse, in writing, t<> ej-J«>rt
him not to enter tear against France but rather to undertake the arbitrament of
peace between the Emperor and the King of France, nut doubting (as he said}
but that, as the King wag rich ami the others on every hand needy, he (the King)
would easily persuade them to do all he icished (especially with the Pope's
assistance on the other side, whom, to please the King, he styled only his master) :
85 HENRY VIII
Ltt
ir.ii.
and, immediately upon hit arriral in Prance, he woubl put tht matttr in train
ami thtr,-up..n, tritli tin- King's pleasure ami tafe-omdurt, <-<nnt to t alait to
rotinnnne <>f it.
For these eight days the King has been indisposed with a mal d, jambr,
which for two days caused a little fever; from which, thank fiod ! he is
delivered, but remains still a little indisposed ; and for this cause the Duke
of Alburquerque has not yet been to do him reverence. The Duke has
been hero eight days ; and will not leave so soon as he flmim, because at-
yet he has been unable to obtain proper ships for his passage, and he will
sojourn in this town until these are provided, especially to avoid the
discomfort and trouble which the Duke of Najera has had, waiting for his
ships at Plymouth, where he still remains, troubled, both by not
finding necessary provision and because the people there are a little
rough (brusque) and ill-conditioned; while the Duke of Alburquerque here has
been attentively visited on the King's behalf. London, 30 March \:>\ I.
i'r. Mixlfrn transcript of the original at I'jV
transcript
80 March. 264. HERTFORD to the COUNCIL.
'ienna, pp. 2.
Add. MS.
82,654, f. 64.
i; M.
Hamilton
Received theirs of the 27th, and accordingly has written to the earls of
Cumberland and Westmoreland. Yesterday arrived in Tynmouth haven lord
William with the Myny<m, Charles Howard with the Jnlyan of Dartmouth,
and the pinnace which Candishe made ; and this morning came in Jennens
ii., No. 199. with the Peter of Spayne. But -the Sirt-pettuke, in entering the haven yester-
night, ran aground, through the master, Wheler, of Lastof0, missing the
channel in a sudden fog and mist. Lord Cobham and all on board came
very hardly to land. Hertford and Sadler have been this day at Tynmouth
taking order to save her, and expect to save the ordnance and tackling, and
the ship also if there be no great wind between this and the spring which
begins on Wednesday. Lord William and lord Cobham told Hertford that,
with the lord Admiral and others, in all 10 sail, they left Harwich on
Tuesday last and kept together until Wednesday at noon when they lost
one another in the mist. Those here, before entering the haven, searched
for the lord Admiral during Thursday, Friday and Saturday but could not
hear of him. With him were lord Clynton in the Sirallntre, Sir Nic.
Poyntz in the (tret Gallye, Sir Rice Maunsell in a hulk and Wyndham in
a ship of the West country. The men appointed to this army arrive
continually, and will all be here to-morrow night save some whom Hertford
has stayed for two or three days longer ; so that, unless the ships arrive
shortly, the King will be put to great charge for wages here, and the men
cannot abide because the country here is destitute of victuals. Newcastle,
Sunday night, 80 March. Si,fneJ.
I 'p. 2. Add. l-'.ndd. : 15-1 J.
B. O. 2. Original draft of the above. Dated: •• \\\ March at xj within
night."
In Sntllt-r's hand, />/*. 5.
UOMiirch. 265. SIK Cm:. .M<.i;r> t<> HKUTFOKD.
If nttivld MS.
•2M. No. 60.
[Cal. of Cecil
MSB,
rt. i. 13-j.j
Has set forward the proportion he appointed, viz., 2 demi culv.
slenderly mounted (there being here no elm or other timber for stocks, but
he trusts that "with the smiths craft" they shall serve), 2 sakers,
7 fawcons, 8 fawconets, 8 bassys mounted upon four carriages with two
chambers apiece, and 8 last of powder. Bows and arrows shall shortly be
• Hastof here, by a misreading of an ill-formed L, which is exceedingly like an II in
the draft.
140
85 HENRY VIII.
1544.
30 March.
Royal MS.
18 B. vi., 163.
B. M.
Epp. Reg. Sc.,
n., 194.
265- SIB CHK. MORES to HEBTFOBD — cont.
coffered when it is known how many he wishes. Here are 200demi-hakes,
500 morespykes, and also bills ; but no planks and hurdles to serve the
battery pieces. " For schipping of ony thyng that his here tber is no
chipes in this haven for the purpos." Victuals are at such price that his
men pay 3d. for every meal. Berwick, this Sunday. Signed.
P.S. — Here are 16 fair carts and 4 close carts covered with hair. Bows,
arrows, strings and powder must be covered. Sufficient hair is said to be
at Newcastle. Here are not pioneers's tools to furnish 200.
Pp. 2. Add. : To my lord levetenaunt at Newecastell. Endd. : Rec.
xxxj° Marcii.
266. ARBAN to PAUL III.
After the letters to His Holiness were given to Marcus Grymanus,
the Patriarch, it was announced that the legacy of this realm was
granted to the Cardinal of St. Andrew's on the kalends of February. Is
much affected by this, as the man is very dear to him and ready to spend
his life for the Holy See and this state. Thinks that an ornament has
been added to the state and that he himself is honoured because of the
relationship of blood that is between them. Sent his servant Adam More
with the Patriarch both for public and private matters, and begs credence
for him and a favourable hearing. Ex Sterlingo, penultimo Martii 1544.
Lat. Copy, pp. 2.
31 March.
Harl. MS.
698, f. 35.
B. M.
Ib. f. 43.
267. THE MINT.
Account of John Browne, keeper of the change and money in the
Tower and of the coinage of gold and silver there and elsewhere in England,
under the King's letters patent of 23 Dec. 28 Hen. VIII., of the issues and
revenues of the coinage in the Tower from 1 July 84 Hen. VIII. to 81 March
85 Hen. VIII. ; by the view of Win. Dunche, auditor of the Mint, before
Ralph Sadlier, Edni. Pecham, Wm. Sharington and Walter Mildmaye,
knights, commissioners appointed thereto 21 July 1 Edw. VI.
Arrears, none. Profits of coinage of 141 Ib. 6 oz. (should be 541 Ib. 6 oz.)
of gold at 4s. for every Ib. Troy of 23 carats and 1 carat of alloy, coined
according to an indenture 16 May 34 Hen. VIII. between the King and
Ralph Rowlett and Martin Bowes, goldsmiths, London ; and 22,058 Ib. of
silver, at 2s. Qd., 2,864L 18s. Qd. No proceeds of coinage elsewhere within
England, within the time of this account or of any coinage of the 2 mks.
of plate to be taken for every sack of wool conveyed over sea by merchants
strangers, in security for payment of custom at their return ; or of coinage
of the 1 oz. of bullion gold for each sack so borne over sea elsewhere than
to the Staple of Calais, or of coinage of the 1 oz. of bullion gold to be taken
of such merchants for every three pieces of tin.
Costs incurred, including payments to Martin Bowes, master worker, and
for wages and expenses, 2,668J. 2s. Of which allowances are demanded
and a balance of 381. 14s. 2rf. paid over to Sir Martin Bowes to be employed
in the repair of the houses.
Lat.
ii. English translation of the preceding.
Large paper, pp. 7, in a modern hand.
2. Similar account by Browne of the same issues and profits between
Mich. 35 Hen. VIII. and 81 March 35 Hen. VIII.
Arrears, none. 4J. 6s. l\d. profits of 311b. 6oz. gold, of 28 carats
8i gr. with i gr. of alloy, at 2s. 9rf. per Ib. 27J. 5s. 8d. profits of 1811b.
85 HENRY Mil.
141
i.-n.
81 March.
Kpp. Reg. 8c.
ii., I'.i.-..
81 March.
R.o.
A. 1.1. Ch
15,891.
R. O.
«oz. gold, at 22 carats with 2 carats of alloy at 8*. 120/. B>. profits of
24081b. silver at 12</. No coinage of gold or silver elsewhere accounted
for, *c. Total charge 161*. 19*. 10W.
Payments ISO/. 5«. Itf. Owes nothing "quia' habet Bupt-rphiH " 2«/. 5«. JW.
IjQt.
ii. English translation of the same.
La riff i>api-r, />/>. 8.
268. MARY QUEEN OP SCOTS to FRANCIS I.
With the advice of Arran and the Three Estates, has despatched
Sir John Campbel, lord of Lundy, and Mr. David Paniter, her first
secretary, as ambassadors, authorized for the renewal of the ancient treaties
between the realms of France and Scotland and to declare the state of the
realm. Begs credence for what they will say on the part of Arrnn, who
signs this. Striveling, 81 March 1548, avant Patqnet.
French.
269. CHRISTIAN III. to HENRY VIII.
By your letters received of this messenger we understood clearly that
your Serenity remembers the things which we wrote to you some years ago,
and that our speeches with the Earl of Botwell and with your own subjects
have come to your ears. Hence we take it kindly that, from very plain
evidence, you conjecture our present aims, and so arc confirmed against
the rumors of our aiding the Scots. Assures Henry that no one has yet dealt
with him in the name of the Scots, and that he has not received money
from any other quarter for furnishing his fleet and soldiers. If such u thing
is proposed to him, his reply will show that he is not unmindful of his
dignity or duty. " Ex regia nostra Copenhagen," 81 March 1548. NtV/N*/ :
vester bonus frater et amicus, Christiernus, Rex.
Latin. Broadtheet, p. 1. Add. Kndd. : a° xxxv°.
270. DEBTS to the EXCHEQUER.
Mandate to [the sheriff] of Warwickshire and Leicestershire to
appear at the Exchequer at Westm., at Easter next, with the following
debts due at Mich. 85 Hen. VIII. (here follows a long list of small debts
from various persons.)
A strip of parchment in a roll.
271. FOR THE INVASION OF FRANCE.
" Remembrances of things touching the transportation of the army."
(1.) What number of carts or waggons shall be appointed to every 1,000
men ? Agreed that each captain of 100 may have one carriage ; and none
to have more unless they be chief officers and " keep boards." " This article
is agreed to be kept by the Vantgardo and Reregarde." (2.) No man
shall carry tents or hales for his soldiers footmen, who shall "make their
lodgings " as men of war of other nations do. (In margin: Agreed to this
article.) (8.) As many hoys or playtes to be at Ipsewiche, 20 May, as
will transport 500 horses. (4.) Hoys and playtes to be at Maiden the
(blank) day of May (in manjin : " Guns ton's opinion to be had
herein"); and similar blank items for Margate, Ramsgate, Dover, Sand-
wich, (blank), Foulston, Hithe, Winchelsey, and Rye. (5.) To
appoint men in every port to have charge of the shipping of men and
horses ; and bridges to be made for this. (In margin : " My lord of
Norff., for the vantgarde. My Lord Pryvey Seale for the reregarde.") (6.) To
142 35 HENRY VIII.
1544.
271- FOB THE INVASION OF FBANCE — cont.
appoint men to see that horsemeat and man's meat is ready at the ports
and between London and Dover. (In mart/in: "The Sheriff and other
gentlemen that tarry at home to see this furnished.") (7.) Pioneers to be
appointed for the vantgarde, and men to levy them. (In margin : " Dis-
peched.") (8.) To know where and how the money " for coats and conduct
shall be paid, for the vanguard, etc." (In margin: In London, "by bill
signed by the capitayn of the warde.") (9.) Letters to be written to my
lord Lieutenant in the North and to the wardens of the Marches to certify
what well horsed men the King may have thence, and take order that on
their coming to Dover their horses may be in good plight. (In margin :
" Dispeched.") (10.) That the horsemen from the North shall be at the
sea side at the same time as the rearguard. (In margin : " This is agreed
unto.") (11.) " Staples to be made for all such hoyes, playtes or shippes
as shall cary over horses to taye (i.e. tie) the sayd horses unto." (In margin:
" This is done.") (12.) All pioneers to be at Calays against the rearguard's
arrival, so that they may be occupied before the King's coming to Calais.
" Memorandum, to take no hoye under forty tonne=at least."
Pp. 8. Entid. as above.
K- 0. 2. " Things to be ordered by the King's Majesty or by such as shall
please his Highness t'appoint to the same."
1. To appoint who shall be of his Highness's Council here in his absence,
that they may consider their charge and learn his pleasure therein. 2. To
sort such of the Council as be appointed to go to the wards wherein they
shall serve. 8. To appoint the officers of every ward. 4. To appoint
what numbers of Englishmen and Almains, horse and foot, shall be in
each ward. 5. " Item, t'appoint how many of the traict and how many of
each other weapon shall be in every hundred, and whether the traict shall
be harnessed or no." 6. " What standard and banners shall be used ? "
7. To "take order for coats and conduct money." 8. To appoint places
for embarking, with men to see the soldiers shipped, provide bridges for
horses and half freight for ships. 9. To appoint days for every ward to
pass and for the soldiers to assemble at the embarking places. 10. To send
a marshal beforehand to Calais. 11. Men to take charge of the soldiers at
their landing there. 12. " Commissaries to be sent into Flaunders, upon
advertisement from thence, to view the carriages, the lymoners and the
hoys" and send them to such places as shall be appointed. 18. "Item,
t'appoint commissaries to take the musters of th' Almains." 14. To
consider which of the Council, captains or other men of war at Calais,
Guisnez, etc., be meet to go with the King's Majesty, and who shall supply
their places ; and for a deputy there." 15. Order to be taken for trans-
porting the 2,000 kerne appointed to serve in France. 16. " Whether the
King will have any Scots horsemen to serve him in France and how
many."
Pp. 8. Numbers not in the original. Endd. : " Things to be ordered by
the King's Majesty."
E. 0. 3. " Considerations which way is thought by the Council to be most
St. P., i., 761. convenient for the King's Majesty to set forward with his royal army this
summer to invade the realm," viz. : —
To go by the frontiers of Flanders to the place where the duke of Suffolk
returned out of France over the Som, 2 miles on this side Neele in Verman-
doyse, by which way the army shall have victuals and horsemeat, "as we
know by the report of such as be now come out of Flander," and may carry
those provided at Calais unspent to the entry into France beyond the Som,
which will suffice the whole army for 12 or 14 days, by which time they
85 HENRY VIII. 148
i.-ii.
will be '• very near unto Pary[sl," passing by many good towns not fortified
and through one of the most plentiful countries of France. Charges may
be spared by causing the Alm&ins, both horse and foot, not to enter into
wages until the army comes near the Bom.
If your0 Majesty will have such of your army as pass the seas before your
Royal person attempt some displeasure to the enemy, it is thought " that
atteraptante be made to wyn Artie," which may be essayed without lacking
victuals or losing time.
In going this way the army may mako large journeys, being in no danger
of the enemies until it comes to the Som.
(>n the fly Isaf : — " Item, where we perceive your Majesty's pleasure is to
know our opinion by what days your vanguard, rearguard and battle shall
be at the sea to pass over ; Sir, we think the vanguard to be there the first
day of Juny agd the rearward to be there the vj day and the battle the xij
day."
In Norfolk's haml, pp. 8. Kndd. : A devise for a way for passage into
France.
K- °- 4. " A consultation concerning the provision of victuals to furnish the
King's Majesty's army that shall pass over ink) France."
To be at Calais with the vanguard G June, with the rearguard 10 June,
with the battle 15 June. The first night out of Calais the vanguard to lodge
at the Cawsey, and the next night about Guisnes or Lisques : and there
await the rearguard and the Alnmin horse and foot. From thence they
shall go as the King shall appoint. If it be to pass the Somine between
Crotay and Abbevile, the journey will cost six or seven days ; aud if to do
some exploit before the King joins them, the horsemen should return to
escort the King. The purveyors must provide victuals for all the army
from Calais to the Som me, and for ten days more. If they pass the Somme
beyond Braye, that upper way will cost nine or ten days from Lisques or
Guisnes, and no provision need bo made for the passage thither because
victuals will be furnished out of the Emperor's dominions. If they pass
the Somme by Crotay and Abbeville, no forage can be had, for no corn is sown
this year in Bullenoys. Men who know both ways should be spoken
withal, to tell the state of forage and victuals, the " progress ' of the ways
and the distances from place to place, so that the King may determine which
way is best.
Pp. 6. Endd.
H. o. 5. [Transport of cavalry.]
In tin- duke of Xor folk's hand: — "That the hoyen be so chosen
that they may carry horses on both sides. Item, to get as many playtes as
may be, for they be better to convey horses than hoyes. Item, to have a
sure regard that when the ships be ballasted they may have their beams so
high that the horses may stand under them ; for if they be too low the
horses' backs shall be marred."
" In I'aget'ft hand.—" Item, that the hoyes be not rotten. Item, Ix hoyes
to come into the Temmes. Item, xl to Dover and Folston [over and
besides, <tc."M
P.I. Kndd.: " Touching hoyes."
272. INVASION OF FRANCE.
B. 0 " Wages J of war appointed to sundry persons in the voyage made
into France under the leading of the right high and mighty prince, Charles
• From this point " hia " is in several oaeee altered to ''jour."
These words in a third hand.
; This piper was probably drawn up in 1644 with » Tiew to the projected invMion.
144
1544.
85 HENRY VIII.
R. O.
B. 0.
272. INVASION OF FRANCE — row*.
duke of Suffolk, lieutenant general of the said army in the 15th year of the
King our sovereign lord's most noble reign."
[Showing the wages of all concerned from the lieutenant general at
100s. a day to the footmen at Gd.]
Pp. 4.
2. " The charges for iij months, beginning to accompt from the King's
Majesty's going from Gales, as well for the furniture of his army as of all
other necessary things here at home, etc.
" In primis, by estimate, for the wages of the whole army, with all
things necessary for the same, for iij months, reckoning cm marks for
every month," 200,0002.
" For the furniture of th'army upon the Narrow Seas for iij months."
6,0002.
" For the furniture of th'army upon the West Seas until his Majesty's
return, by estimate," 4,0002.
" For the furniture of the North during the said time," 12,0002.
Of Portsmouth, 3,0002.
Of garrisons and workmen at Calais and Guisnes, 8,0002.
Of the Queen's household, 5,0002.
Of my lord Prince's house, 2,0002.
" Item, a mass of money to be left in all events at home for the said
time," 10,0002.
Total 250,0002.
Towards which shall be made " before his Majesty's passage of the water
of Somme these parcels following," viz. :—
Money now remaining in Mr. Riche's hands 10,0002. Of the revenue of
the Augmentation 6,0002. Of the subsidy 8,0002. Of first fruits and
tenths 4,0002. Of the sale of lands 40,0002. Of the victualling money
6,0002. " From beyond the seas, of the merchants," 50,000/. Of " the
revenues of the surveys " 10,0002. Total 184,0002.
And so there wanteth 116,0002., " for the supplement whereof these
means be devised : —
" In primis by the sale of more land after the rates that sales hath been
made already" (blank) [10,0002.] .°
" Item, by the sale of land (" after the King's departure" in § 2), part to
be paid in hand and the rest at days not exceeding a xij month day " .
[20,0002.]°
' Item, of lead to be sold or laid to gage " . [50,0002.]°
' Item of English merchants " . [10,0002.]°
' Item of merchants strangers in London besides those which be already
hand" . [10,0002.]°
' Item by the practice of Mr. Vaughan," . [20,0002.]°
' Item of Sorer at his coming hither" — . [10,0002.]°
' Item of such as hath the King's fees " . [10,0002.].°
' Item of the bishops, deans, etc." . [60002.]°
« Item of the Mint " — . [60002.]°
' Item of the King's debts and revenues " . [10,0002.] *
' clxijm li."(in Riche's hand).
In Wriotfiesleif s hand, pp. 8. Endd. : Charges of three monethes warre.
8. Briefer jottings in slightly different order of the above items (without
the headings), giving the amounts in the last part which are printed in
square brackets above.
In Riche'x hand, pp. 8.
* These figures supplied from § 8.
85 HENRY VIII. 1 r,
R. O. 4. [Estimate of men and wagons, Ac., required for victualling the
army, viz : — ]
" Surveyors and expediters of victuals."
" \r award." — Chief masters 2, clerks 2, for sale of bread 8, for sale of
drink 10, for sale of flesh and butchers 12, for conduct and watch 20, herd*
men and drivers 12, carters for 145 wagons "after 2 men to every wagon,
after the rate of 30 cwt. to every wagon," 290, carters for 5 wagons to
carry necessaries (" exelltres," timber, ropti, cart clowtes, nails, cart
saddles, mattokes, " showlves," etc.) 10, coopers 2, cartwrights 2, smiths 2,
labourers to lade and unlade the victuals in store 12. Total persons 882,
wagons 150.
" The rerward." — The same.
" The Kynges bayttell." — Chief masters of victuals 2, clerks 2, for sale
of bread 8, for sale of drink 16, for sale of flesh and butchers 16, the con-
duct and watch of victuals 30, herdmen and drivers of cattle 16, carters
for 234 wagons 468, carters for 6 wagons of necessaries 12, coopers 8,
cartwrights 8, smiths 8, labourers 20. Total persons 599, wagons 240.
" Sir Clement Hurleston charge for baking."0 Wagons for ovens 88,
carters for them 66, wagons for 100 mills 50, carters for them 100, wagons
for tents and hales 10, carters for them 20, bakers 100, millers 100, mill-
wrights 10, cartwrights 10, bricklayers 6, pioneers to them 6, mortar
makers 2, Mr. Harleston's soldiers 80, clerks 2, one priest, one surgeon,
three drums, petty captains 8, captains 8. Total persons 468, wagons 93.
" Necessaries for the same." — Axes 200, crows of iron 100, mattocks 12,
shovels 20, wedges 20, sacks 200, bags for iron pins 100.
" For the brewers."0 — Wagons for 50 brewhouses 50, carters for the same
100, master brewers to every house 50, underbrewers to them 50, labourers
to them 100, petty captains 8, drums 8, surgeon 1, captains 8. Total
persons 810, wagons 50.
" Necessaries." — Axes 50, wedges of iron 20, mattocks 50, shovels 100,
sacks 100.
" Total of this whole declaration" viz., in persons 2,186, wagons 688.
ii. Another similar estimate in the same hand, with heading showing that
it is " after the ij** rate," giving, in addition, the quantities of victuals (viz.
wheat, malt, sacks, and hops) and number of wagons required for each sort
and giving the bakehouse and brewhouse (in proportion) under the
"vowarde" (and "rerwarde") and "battayll," "Mr. Harlestone's soldiers
and clerks 81 " being an item under the heading ' Bakehouse ' in the battle.
Total persons 2,828, wagons 724.
Pp. 11, with jltjleaf entitled "The booke of victaillers, bakers and
brewers."
B. o. 5. " An estymat view of the waiges of the masters of vitailles and others
for the voward andrereward for xiiij days," viz., of 4 masters at 10*. a day,
2 clerks at 8s. 4rf., 4 clerks and 8 petty captains at 2a., 116 utterers of
victual, priests, surgeons and artificers at 12</., 2 drums at 8d.t
181 labourers, herds, watchers and servants at Qd.t and 672 carters at W.
Total 412£. 18*.
P. 1.
R. o. 6. Detailed list of the numbers of officers and men in the " vawarde " not
in the King's wages (beginning "The master of the ordnance 1, clerks 2,
yeomen 10; treasurer 1, clerks 2, yeomen 4,") in all 1,802 ; with note that
the number of lymoners belonging to the vaward is 597 and of carriages
392.
• This portion, for baking and brewing, in a different hand.
21715 *
146 85 HENRY VIII.
1544.
272. INVASION OF FRANCE — cont.
ii. Similar list for the "battell," in all 1,948; with note that the
lymoners are 918 and carriages 598.
iii. " The proporcion of the rereward is in all thinges lyke unto the
foreward, saving that their be CC pyoners more in hit then in the vaward."
Pp. 5.
R. O. 7. List showing " the number of boats " 121, of wagons 97, of horses for
these wagons 679, and of carpenters 200, sawyers 40, wheelwrights 30,
shipwrights 20, smiths 20, wagon drivers and labourers for the boats 194,
" labourers and bargemen to be as pioneers to plain the way before the
army " 100, overseers and clerks 20. At tliefoot in another hand : — " Md.
coottes ffor th [e] persons byfore rehersyd."
P. 1. Endd. : " The nonib. of bootes, hors. requisite for wagons."
R. 0. 8. " The division of the horses and carters of the said shires allotted to
the ' vowarde ' and ' rerwarde,' as followeth."
[Giving in column, with marginal heading " For vytayles," the names of
the shires, and numbers of horses, carriages and carters, reckoning two
carters and seven horses to each carriage.]
" Voward." — [Co.] Bucks 43 carriages, Camb. 26, Hunts 80, Essex 42.
" Rerward."— Ntht. 43, Sussex 21, Surrey 12, Oxon 13, Kent 28, Beds 29.
Total horses 1974, carriages 282, carters 564.
ii. (In another hand.) " The number of carriages with horses, accounting
to every carriage 7 horses, appointed for the King's Majesty, with the shires
where the same shall be had."
[Giving in column the shires and the numbers of horses and carriages,
viz. : — ]
Surrey 18 carriages, Sussex 21, Essex 42, Bucks 60, Hertford 45, Wilts
75, Soms. 60, Dorset 36, Heref. 6, Derb. 12, Glouc. 16, Berks 10, Cambs.
26, Norfolk 75, Kent 24, Suffolk 89, Rutland 6, Oxon 36, Leic. 54. Total
carriages 661.
For victuals.— Hunts 30, Lindsey, Line. 80, Beds 80, Warw. 86, Notts
45, Hants 60. Total carriages 281.
Carriages with oxen, " accounting to every carriage 10 oxen, appointed
for the carriages of victuals " — Surrey 21 carriages, Sussex 40, Essex 6,
Bucks 20, Hunts 4, Wilts 50, Soms. 80, Dorset 30, Glouc. 40, Leic. 8,
Berks 12, Warw. 40, Hants 15, Oxon 20, Notts 18, Lindsey, Line. 24.
Total 429.
iii. A list of shires and numbers (of horses?) headed "The seconde
appointment," but struck through as if cancelled, viz. —
Herts 815, Wilts 500, Soms. 800, Dorset 220, Glouc. 100, Berks 100,
Norf. 400, Suff. 260, Rutl. 42, Leic. 340, Lyndsey, Line. 200, Warw. 140.
Notts 260, Hants 400.
iv. List of shires and numbers of horses, headed " Appointed by the
Counsell " [being the same shires as in the preceding list with the omission
of Herts and Berks and the addition of Derb. but the numbers are not the
same] . Total 8,094 horses : 442 carriages.
v. List of shires and numbers of horses, headed " Appointed by the lord
Chamberlain," viz. the same as in § i. above, with the addition of a second
column of much smaller numbers, also headed " horses," and of the shires
of Herts, Berks, Midd., Dors., Wilts and Suff. Total (not given) for the
first column 2,815, for the second 378.
Pp. 7. Endd. (as in heading}.
R. O. 9. Letters missive requiring the persons addressed (who were by previous
letters commanded to divide themselves throughout " that shire," to provide
such " horses, mares, geldings and oxen, meet for draught and carriage, to
85 HENRY VIII. 147
1644.
be employed in our service of the ware against France as might be con-
veniently spared without disfurnituro of necessary tillage and husbandry of
any man," and have certified that they have ready (blank) hones,
mares and geldings, and - - (blank) oxen, priced and left with the
owners to be fed in the best pastures) to call the assistance of the justices
of the peace dwelling near them, choose out such of the horses and oxen
as will make, at 7 horses to a carriage, — - (blank) carriages, and, at
10 oxen to a carriage, - - (blank) carriages, provide them with
draught harnesses, chains, yokes and other necessaries (carts and wains only
excepted) and put them together ready upon next warning, to be given by
him whom the King will appoint to make payment of the same ; who shall
be sent with diligence to the town of (blank) ; against which time
the persons addressed (commissioners) shall have books of the prices ready.
I > raft, pp. 2. Signed at the head trith the King's stamp.
B. O. 10. Amounts of " victual to be carried in treasure " (viz. : wheat, malt
and oxen) by the " voward and rerwarde " and the " battuille."
ii. Amounts of wheat, beer, oxen and cheese " to be spent with
xl m1 (40,000) men by xxx»' days athis side the water of Some."
iii. Totals of the above amounts, with details showing how much is at
Calyce, how much is shipped in the West parts, and how much is still to
be provided.
iv. Statement how much wheat and malt remains in surplusage in
various counties.
v. Statement showing how the amount of oxen (at Romney Marsh) is
made up by 8,800 sheep, which countervail 800 oxen, and 6,000 flitches of
bacon, which countervail 700 oxen.
Pp. 8. Endd. by Mason : Victual to be carried in treasure.
R O. 11. The gross provision of grain for the victualling, as well of the King's
navy northward as for his Grace's army royal into France, provided within
those shires hereafter following."
[Giving by counties the names of the purveyors (?) and amount of money
for which they have received warrants, and the total amounts of wheat,
malt, oats and beans, followed by details showing how much of this has
been "delivered to the ships northward," "shipped to Calice," or other-
wise disposed of, and how much remains.]
The counties included are Norfolk and Suffolk (Thos. Wodhous, Wm.
Girling, warrant 8,000/.) ; Ntht., Hunts and Camb. (John Rippes, Tb.
Waiters, w. 2,500J.) ; Kent (Th. Hungerford, Simon Amiswell, w. 2,0001. :
in this case 1,000 qr. of wheat has been sent to the mayor of London " for
the relief of the city, by commandment of the Council," and some has also
been sent to the King's household and the Prince's household, and stayed
for " succour of the horses of the King's royal army passing to Dover ") ;
Hants (John Kingesmille, Th. Welles, John Milles, John White, w. 2,5001. :
some grain has been " consumed for the provision of the King's stable and
the Queen's") ; Wiltshire (Chas. Buckley, Wm. Button, w. 1.600/.) ; Essex
(Roger Wentworth, John Wybarde, w. 687f. 18*. Id.) ; Somerset and Dorset
( \Vm. Knighte, John Collette, w. 2,000*. ; Hertford (Robt. Stokwell, Ric.
Broke, w. 7031. 14s. 7f /.) ; Middlesex (Wm. Ferres, John Atterton,
w. 262J. 18*. 9K) ; Sussex (John Lewes, Thos. Nedygate, w. 400/. :
some appointed to Mr. Gunston for the victualling of the ships in the Narrow
Seas) ; Oxford and Berks (Wm. Loveles, w. 1,61<W. 12*. 9&.) ; Bedford-
shire (John Newman, w. 618/. 9s. 2</.) Total remainder of wheat 6,024 qr.
2$ bu.
Pp. 1. Emld. by Mason : A view of provisions made for the victualling
Northward and into France.
148 85 HENRY VIII.
1544.
272. INVASION OF FRANCE — cont.
12. An estimate showing the advantage of taking 1,200 carriages from
England rather than hiring them in Flanders.
Seven horses at 33s. 4<f. for each carriage, with 33s. 4r/. for harness, collars
and other necessaries, make for 600 carriages 8,0001. (sic). Ten oxen at 23s.
for each carriage, and yokes, chains, etc., 30s., make for 600 carriages 7,800Z.
And 1,200 wagons at 4Z. cost 4,800Z. Total 20,600Z.
Whereas 1,200 wagons hired in Flanders at 8s. 4</. the day, counting
80 days in a month, cost in five months 80,000/.
So that the cost is 9,400Z. less " and yet all the oxen, horses and carriages
remain the King's Majesty's."
Wages of 2,400 carters to attend upon the said carriages at Gd. a day, are
in five months 9,OOOZ., so that ultimately 400Z. less is spent and all remain
to the King's use.
Pp. 2. Endd. : " An estimate how much more commodious it shall be to
take carriages within this realm than to hire the same in Flanders."
R- 0- 18. " The proporcyon off ordenaunce, artylery and habyllymentes of
warr for the furnyture of an armye ryall wythe all maner of munycyons
necessarye for the same.
" Fyrst for the forewarde : —
"Cannons 2; lymmeners 70; powder 9 last, caryages 12; shott 720
caryages 21.
" Demi canons 4 ; lymmeners 100 ; powder 12 last, caryages 16 ; shot
1,440, caryages 21."
And so on, viz. — Culveryns 2, 1. 50, p. 4j last 725lbs., c. 6, shot 720, c. 6.
Demi-culveryns 4, 1. 64, p. 5 last 4^ barrels 60lb., c. 6, shot 1,440, c. 7.
Sakers 10, 1. 100, p. 2 last 1 bar., c. 3, shot 1,000, c. 2. Fawconnes 8.
1. 48, p. 10 barrels, c. 1, shot 500, c. 1. Mortars - — (blank, with blank
spaces for lymmeners <&•.). Prevy wagons 15, 1. 80, corn powder 12 demi-
barrels, c. . . . (mutilated), shot of lead 17cwt., c. 1. Spare lymmeners 30.
Demi-hakes 250, c. 2. Morisspykes 1,000, c. 6. Bows 8,000, eight chests to a
load, c. 8. Bowstrynges, 20 barrels 200 gross, c. 3. Levery arrowes, 6,000
sheaf in 160 chests, c. 16. Demi-lawnces 200 and northern staves 300, c. 5.
Bylles 1,000 (200 to a load), c. 5. Pyke axys and mattokes 500, c. 3. Mynars
toolys, c. 2. Shovelles and spades 1,000, c. 4. Skowpes 100, c. 1. Crowes
of yron 50, c. 1. Hedgyng bylles 300, c. 2. Fellyng axys 200, c. 1.
Horse shewes 6,000, c. 3. Horse shew nayles 300,000 and nayles of sundry
sortes, 1 barrell, c. 1. Tonnes of yron 3 and in steele 20 sheves, c. 4. See
cole 5 chalder, c. 7. Smythes forges 1, c. 1. Ferrars forges 1, c. 1.
Cressettes 50, cressett lyght 2,500, o. 3. Lanterns 15,0, c. 2. Eopes of
hemp of all sortes 6,0001bs. weight, and bast ropes 30 pieces, c. 4. Cotton
matches or lyntes 2 cwt., ballances and weightes 2 pair, canvas for carte-
wyches 30 ells, partchement 30 skins, paper ryall 1 ream, shearys 3 pair,
twyne 801b. weight, pakknedles 80, mowthe glew 1 oz., c
(mutilated.) Tallow candelles 5 barrels, tallow 3 barrels and blak sope 2
barrels, c. 2. Spare lymmers 20 pair, c. 1. Spare exultres (axle
trees) with barres 10, c. 1. Spare exultres for small ordynaunce
50, c. 1. Spare wheles for battry paces 12 pair, c. 6. Spare
wholes for small ordynaunce 12 pair, lynce-pynnes, wasshers, tuk-
pynnes and shettle-pynnes 1 barrel, c. 5. Ferons alias gynnes
to mownte ordynaunce 3, and crekes 2, c. 1. Tall pressys 6 and tresselles
or bearers 6, c. 1. Hande Bpekes 100, carte clowtes 120, and brodes and
clowte nayles 6,000, c. 1. Chargyng ladles 30, moldes of brasse to shott of
all sortes 8, castyng ladles 8, dyce of yron 1 demi barrel, demi barrelles
and fyrkyns with purses for gonpowder 10, c. 1. Peyles of lether 150,
85 HENRY VIII. MO
1544.
sythes 10 doz., syckelles 10 doz., and vyneger 1 hogshead, c. 1. Hone
hydes tanned 60, carte saddles 100, trasys in peyree 150, belly bande* 200,
names 50 payre, spare chevyn boltes 10, and grynde stones 80, c. 4. Lyttle
cartes with rij wholes apece to carry shott 8, c. 1. Calve skynnee 5 doz.,
cowhydes or store hides 1 decker, shepe skynnes 80, c. 1. Spare caryages
for the master of the ordynaunce and the offyccre belongyng to the same,
C ..... (mutilated).
Total powder 84 last 1 bar. 80 lb., shot 5,820, carriages for the forewarde
225.
Aiidcd in Xorfolk's hand. — " Summa of lymoners for the vang[arde] and
reregard, .... (mutilated).
" Summa of the vagans for the ij ward[es] .... (mutilated).
paper, pp. 5. Sliyhtly mutilated.
273. THE ARMY against FRANCE.
O. [A muster book showing what soldiers may be furnished by the gentlemen
of England from the King's Council downwards. Many of the entries are
marked with the letter " B." in the margin, or else the original entry is
marked with the letter " A." and a new entry marked " B." inserted aftor
it : there are also a few marked with the small letter " b " and a very few
(in cos. Surrey and Somerset) with a small " a." But the majority of the
entries have no such marks. The particulars appended to the names are
filled in in another hand and are evidently taken from certificates returned
by the persons named, and the letters A., B., etc., seem to refer to two
different sets of certificates. Many entries besides those marked "B." or
" b." are insertions in other handwritings.]
The Counsaill. — Th'archbishop of Canterbury. My lord Chaunceler.
B : The duke of Norff. with the earl of Surr., 100 horsemen, 500 footmen.
B : The duke of Suff. " certifieth that with CCC of his tenants in Lincoln-
shire, able men and meet to serve, and with his household sen-ants, he can
make one C horsemen with demilances and javelins either upon good
horses or good geldings, C archers and CCC billmen." The earl
of Hertff. b : My lord Privy Seal, 100 horsemen, 1,200 footmen. B : The
viscount Lisle, 100 h. B : The earl of Essex, 100 h. 800 f. B : My lord
Saint John, 100 h. 800 f. B : The bp. of Winchester, 100 h. 200 f.
The bp. of \Vestrn., 100 able men, whereof 80 principal archers,
10 of them on horseback, b: My lord Wryothesley, of horsemen 20
demilances and 20 javelins with targetts, footmen 50 archers,
40 pikes, 20 demihakes and 50 bills. B : Sir John Gage, comptroller, [with
his son Baynham]0 21 h., 300 f. B: Sir Thomas Cheyneye, Sir
Anthony Browne, 800 h. 500 f. B : Sir Anthony Wingfelde, 80h., 170f.
A : Sir Thomas Wryothesley0, out of his office of high steward of the late
countess of Sarum lands 40 men, whereof 20 archers and 20 billmen ; of
the constableship of Porchestre and the lieutenantship of the forest of
Southbere 10 archers ; of his own servants and tenants 10 demilances, 10
archers on horseback, 40 archers and 40 billmen ; for the lands of Hide
not sold, 10 archers. Sir Kulfe Sadler. Sir William Paget 100 f. Sir
William Petre, 20 f. Sir Richard Riche, 40 h., UK) f. Sir John Bui.
" the letter returned and he to be certified by the lord Warden as one of
the seven hundrethes." [Mr. Dacres.]°
The Lords.— B: The marquis Dorset, 60 h., 290 f. ; " item, in his lands
in the North parts he hath ready 150 horsed and harnessed," [The earl
of Surrey] .° A : The earl of Oxford, 800 able men over and besides 100
•OuMeM,
150 35 HENRY VIII.
1544.
273. THE ARMY against FRANCE — cont.
already on the seas, whereof 100 furnished with horses, bows and arrows
meet to be archers on horseback, 100 with harness and weapons as bills
and morespikes meet to be footmen, 100 able personages neither horsed,
harnessed nor weaponed." B : The earl of Oxford, 0 h., 350 f. B : The earl
of Arondell, 60 h., 600 f. The earl of Arundell, able men 1,272, whereof
archers principals 300, mean archers 200, principal billmen 500, mean
billmen 200, household servants 106, light geldings able to occupy a spear
or a javelin 120. B : The earl of Sussex, 100 f.
[The list continues in the same way throughout but, for brevity, only
the names are given for the rest of this abstract, viz. : — ]
The earls of Huntingdon, Worcester (marks A. and B.), Bath (marks A. &
B.), and Bridgewater. Lords Parr (substituted for Viscount Lisle, name
only), Pose or Powes (marks A. & B.), Souche, William Hawarde (name only),
Sturton, Morleye (marks A. & b.), Ferrirs (mark B.), Cobham, Clinton,
Audleye (marks [A. ?] and B), Sandes, Lawarr, Wentworthe (mark B.),
Windesor (marks A. & B.), Mordaunte, Stafforde, Vaux, Crumwell,
Mountjoy (mark B.), Hastinges (marks A. & b.).
The Bishops : — Of London, Lincoln, Sarum, Exeter, Landaf (name
only), Coventry & Lichfield, Worcester (marks [ A. ? ] and B.), Ely (marks
[A.?] and B), Rochester, Bath (marks A. & B.), St. David's, Bangor,
Carlisle, Chichester (name only), Hertforde (sic), Norwich (name only),
Chester, Peterborough, Bristol, Gloucester.
The Privy Chamber.— Sir Thos. Hennage0, Mr. Denny*, Sir Fras.
Bryan0, Sir Thos. Seymour, Sir Ric. Longe, Sir Hen. Knevet, Sir Thos.
Darcye0, Sir Thos. Spoke*, Sir Ric. Crumwell, Thos. Paston, Mr.
Wellesborne, Mr. Hobye*, Mr. Barkeleye, Mr. Harbard*, Mr. Urean
Brereton, John Gary, John Jennins, Thos. Cavarden, Robert Bochier*, Wm.
Sharington, John Gate, John Penne (A. & b.), Edm. Harman, Nic.
Simpson*.
Cornw. — Sir John Arundell de la Heron*, Gregory Grenefelde, Ric.
Edgecombe, Sir Ric. Grenefelde, Sir Wm. Godolphan*, John Scuse, Sir
John Chamond, Sir Hugh Trevanian, John Arundell films Johannis
Arundell militis*, John Arundell de Talverne*, Ric. Chamond, John
Reskimer, John Carmynowe, Wm. Carnsnyow (B.), Reginald Mohone, John
Vyvian*, Hen. Trecarrell, Thomas Seyntawbyn,0 John Kilgreve, Humph.
Trevilian, Peter Corungdon or Coringdon (A. & B.), Robt. Hill, Robt.
Vivian*, Thos. Treff uses, John Militon (B.),Thos. Tretfrye, John Pollwhele,
Thos. Arundell, Laur. Courteney, Ric. Kendall (A. & B.), Nic. Lowar
(A. & B.), Ric. Crane0, John Moyle (B.), Humph. Arondell, Wm. Bere (B.)t
& Wm. Lite* (B.)t
Essex. — Sir Giles Capell (A. & b.), Sir John Raynsford'5, Sir Clement
Harleston (A. & B.), Sir Wm. Perton, Sir Brian Tuke*, Sir John St. Clere
(A. & B.), Hen. Tyrrell of Herne, Sir Wm. West (A. & B.), John Brown*,
Edw. Grene, Thos. Darcy, Robert Mordaunt, Thos. Josselyn (A. & B.), Robt.
Foster, Ant. Coke (A. & B.), John Poyntes of Southwokington, Fras. Clovell
(A. & b.), Wm. Harris or Harryse (A. & B.), Hen. Appleton, Wm. Alyth,
Ric. Heigham*, John Daniell, Wm. Kempe, John Warner, Hen. Cutt,
Thos. Myldmaye, Thos. Taylour*, Jas. Morres*, Wm. Moreis (B.), Ric.
Harvye*, Edm. Felton* (in maryin " dede "), Anthony Hiegham* (in margin
" dede "), Roger (altered jrom William) Wentworth of Booking, "servant
to Mr. Chancellor of th'Augmentacion," Thos. Nevile, Eustace Sulyard (A.
& B.), Wm. Morres, Sir John Mordaunt.
• Name only. t These two servants to my lord Privy Seal.
85 HENRY VIII. 151
.W/11.— Sir John Heiden, Sir Rog. Townesend, Sir Wm. Paston, Sir
John Spjllman, John Shelton (A & E.)t Sir Thos. Le Straunge, Sir Edm.
Knevet (b.), Sir John Jenny (b.), Sir John Clere (A. A B.), Sir Ric. Grew-
ham, Sir Fras. Lovell, Sir Jas. Bollyn, Sir liu-. Sowthwell, Sir Edm.
Wymondham or Wyndham (A. & B.), Sir Wm. Fannor (A. & B.), Robt.
(altered fnnn Ralph) Barney, Robt. Townsende serjeant at law, Hen.
Bedingffeld, Edw. Billingfford0, John Barney of Rydham, Thos. Godsalve,
Edm. Beampre, Thos. Tyndall, Thos. Clere de Ocle (cancelled), John Caatall,
John Wotton (B.), Ant. Gurneye, Thos. Assheleye (in margin " mort."),
Wm. Yelverton, Edm. Lumner, Thos. Gebon, Edw. Cocket°, Ant. Grise0,
Thos. Shernburne, (B.), John Bruse (B.).
Sussex. — Sir Wm. Shelley, John Dawtrey, Sir Wm. Goring (A. A B.),
John Sakvile, Wm. Sakvile (B) " one of the vj ordynarie shewers of the
Chambre," Thos. Chalenour,0 Nic. Gaynesford, Ric. Bellingham0, Robt.
Oxenbridge0, John Darell, Nic. Pellam, John Pallmer, John Stanney (B.),
Thos. Deyvenish, Wm. Erneley (A. A B.), Ant. Pelham, John Gunter.
Suffolk. — Sir Arthur Hopton, Sir Humph. Wingfelde, Sir Win. Drurye
(A. A B.), Sir George Somerset, Sir Wm. Waulgrave, Sir Edm. Bedingfelde
and Henry his son A heir, Sir John Wiloughbye, Sir Thos. Jermyn,
Sir John Cornewallys, Sir Thos. Tyrrell, Sir John Gernyngham, Sir John
Spring, John Spring (B.) Robt. Crane, Sir John Jermy (A. A B.) Robt.
Gernishe of Kenton, Edm. Poley, John Croftes, John Clopton0, Hen.
Doell (A. A B.), Thos. Higham of Hiegham, Kic. (altered from John)
Cuddington of Yxworthe, Edw. Waulgrave and John his son, Robt. Martine
de Melford, Chr. Glenham (B.), Ric. Martyne, John Brewes, George Colte
(A°. A B.), Wm. Manocke, Wm. Ford of Hadley (A. A B.), Robt. Rainoldes
of Barfold, Ric. Freston0.
Hants. — Sir Ric. Lister0, Sir Wm. Barkley, Sir Win. Gifford, Sir John
Kelleway, Sir Fras. Dautry (B.),Sir Ant. Windesor (A. A B.), John Paulett,
George Paulett, Arthur Uvedall, Wm. Wayte, Ric. Cotton, Nic. I'ppton,
Ant. Pounde, John Kingesmell, Nic. Tycheborne, Robt. Puttenham (A. A B.),
Thos. Heydock (A. A B.), George Dawbrigcourt, Wm. Wareham, Ric.
Wauler (A. A B.), Ric. Paulett, John Mason, Thos. Welles0, Ric. Pexall,
Sir Edm. Merwen, Robt. Buckley0, John Ringwood (A. A B.), Thos. Pacye
(A. A B.), Wm. Ramsey, Wm. Thorpe, Thos. Wroughton°, John St. John
!A. A B.), John Wirnthershal, John Coke or Cooke regestre de Winchestre
A. A B.), John Norton (B.), John Ludlowe (B.)
I led*. — Sir Walt. Luke, Sir John Mordaunt (cancelled), Sir John St. John
{A. A B.), Sir John Gascoign (A. A B.), Sir Thos. Rotheram ([A.?] and B.),
Sir Mich. Fisher, Sir Hen. Gray, Sir John Gostwik, Ludovic Dyve, Nic.
Luke, Nic. Harding, Symond Fitz°, Gerard Harvye (A. A B.), George (altered
from Ralph) Fit/ Jefferey, Robt. Bulkeley, Thos. Dicons, Thos. Marberowe,
Wm. Markham, Thos. Fitzhugh, Thos. Spencer, Thos. Burgon0, Hen. Joye,
Edw. Peke.
Bucks. — Sir John Bauldwyn, Sir John Dauncey, Sir Ant. Lee (A. A b.),
Sir John Hampden, Sir Robt. Dormer (A. A B.), Sir Edm. Peckham,
Sir Ralph Verney (A. A B.), Arthur Longevile (A. A B.), Leonard Rede
(A. A B.), Robert Drewrye, Edw. Restwold de Yaches, Robt. Cheyney
(A. A B.), Thos. Gefford, Pauius Darrell, Ralph Lane, jun.°, George
Gifford, Fras. Pigot, Thos. Pygot, Robt. Pigot, Humph. Tyrell, John
Cheney, Towcher Boldt, Thos. Doyleye, Hieronimus Hampden0 (in man/in
"dead"), John Croke, Thos. Woodford (A. A B.), John Rofford, John
Babam, Ant. Cave, John Gadwyn, Hen. Bredshawe, John Sandes, Roger
* Name onlj
152 85 HENRY VIII.
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273. THE AKMY against FRANCE — cont.
Lee, Benedict Lee, senior, Wm. Faukner (A. & B.), John Conwey, Edm.
Ashefeld (A. & B.), Thos. Luatt°, Ric Blacknall, Hen. Hampden0 (in margin
" servant to my 1. Windesor "), John More "neither lands nor office," Thos.
Hawtrey, Ric. Grenwaye, Ric. Wylloughby (B.).
Berks. — Sir Wm. Essex0, Sir Humph. Forster, Sir John Norres, Edw.
Fetyplace (B.), John Norrys°, Ric. Bridges (B.), Wm. Hyde, John Cheney0,
Alex. Umpton (A. & B.), Ph. Fetyplace, Reginald Williams, Walter
Chalcote0, Wm. Brownsop, Edw. Fabyan (A. & B.), Ric. Warde (cancelled
and marked as "of the Household"), Ric. Staverton, Alex. Fetyplace,
Thos. Beke, Thos. Bullok, Thos. Vachell, John Latton, Roger Yong, Thos.
Trapnell, Thomas Ogle0, Giles Forster-*, John Hulcotes (in margin
"servant to the lady Anne counties of Darby "), Wm. Moleyns, Thos. Weldon,
Chr. Asheton (b.), Ric. Perkins, John Yate, Wm. Pledall0, Andrew Howies,
Oliver Welesburne, Thos. Braybrok0, John Winchecombe, Sir Wm. Penyston.
Comb.— Sir Giles Alington, Sir Robt. Peyton (A. & B.), Sir Thos. Elyot,
John Hinde, serjeant at law, Ph. Parrys, Sir Edw. North, John Goderik,
Thos. Checheley (B.), Ric. Everard, Thos. Hutton, Thos. Rudston, Thos.
Castell, Chr. Burgoyng (A. & B.), John Cotton (A. & B.), Ant.
Malory, Hen. Pygot, John (altered from Robt.) Frevill (A. & B.), Robt.
Lokton, George St. George0, John Huddelston (A. & B.), John Sewster.
Hunts. — Sir. Ric. Sapcotes0, Sir Laur. Taylard, Sir Laurence Cruel0 (in
margin "none such"), Thos. Hall, Robt. Aprice0, Olyver Leyder, Thos.
Walton, Thos. Dunwold, Robt. Rowley, Randolph (?) Lynne, Sir Laur.
Taylard.
Herts.— Sir Hen. Parker (B.), Sir Ph. Butler (A. & B.), Robt. Lytton
(A. & B.), Ralph Verney de Pendylo0, John Bowles0, George Hyde, John
Paryent, sen.0, John Conysby ("certified to the chancellor of the Duchy of
Lancaster"), John Bassingbourne0 (in margin " dede "), Edw. Leven-
thorpeor Lyntrope (A. & B.), John Newport0, Hen. Heydon (cancelled), Wm.
(altered from John) Copwood, Wm. Candishe, Wm. Bartye°, Edw. Broket,
Thos. Skipwith, John Broket, John (altered from Wm.) Chacye (Chancye ?),
Wm. Pulter, John TregonweLl (cancelled with marginal note " Dorsett "),
Humph. Fitzharbart, Edw. Waulgrave0, Ric. Lee, John Sewester0, Thos.
Lekington0, Nic. Bristowe (A. &B.).
Midd. — John Skewes°, Roger More0, Robt. Cheseman (" 10 footmen
already beyond the seas "), John Nudegate (A. & B.), John Lymsey
(A. & B.), John Grevile (B.), Thos. Burbage, Hen. Lodesman, Gregory
Lovel, Dr. Hughes (in margin "rnort."), Jasper Fesaunt (B.), Thos.
Henage°, Chr. Ederich, John Leeke (B.).
Surrey. — Sir Matth. Browne (b.), John Geynsford (b.), Sir Roger
Coppley (a. & b.), Sir John Gresham (b.), Edm. Harvy, Sir Thos. Pope
(a. & b.), Sir Chr. More (a. & b.) ; Hen. Browne (cancelled], Robt.
Wintershall (a. & b.), Thos. Lysley (a. & b.), Thos. Stidall (in margin "m.")°,
Nic. Lighe or Lee (A. & B.), Wm. Mushamp (" 2 able men already at
Calays "), Thos. Herne (a. & b.), John Scott (A. & B.), John Skinner
(in margin "mort."), Wm. Wilde (cancelled), Thos. Lusher (a. & B.),
— (blank) Sanders of Ewelme (a. b.), Ambrose Wolley (cancelled),
Thos. Furmans (in margin " mort."), Ric. Morgan.
Kent. — Thos. Culpeper ([A.,] " certified by my lord Warden," & B.), Sir
Wm. Fynche0, Sir Thos. Willoughbye, Sir Edw. Boughton, Sir Hen. Isley
(A. & B.), Sir John Gyldeford " claimed by my lord Warden as one of the
vij. hundreds," Wm. Roper, Thomas Kempe°, Wm. Whaller, Edw. Monyn,
Thos. Darrell de Skotney, Thos. Harlakenden, " his tenants claimed by
* Name only.
86 HENRY VIII. 158
1544.
my lord Warden as parcel of the vij hundrethes and v ports," Thoa.
Hardes0, Ant. Sandes, Thos. Roydon (B.), Walter Henley, Jas. Halee,
serjeant at law, Thos. Robertes0, Sir Thos. Moyle, Win. liovs, Thoe. Wyot°
Thos. Willford0, John Boys0, Hen. Creps°, Sir Reginald Scott (A. & B.),
John Fogge (A. & b.), John Manne, jun., " vj viz., ij archers and iiij
billmcn, claimed by my lord Warden as parcel of the vij hundreds," John
Crayford0, George Vane, Nic. Clifford de Button0, Roger Home0, Hm
Cutt°, Thos. Grene, Wm. Syndley, Humph. Style, Ant. Ager or Awcher
(A. & B.), John Drayner, George Whetenall, John Ingeam0, Sir Percival
Hart, Herbert Fynche,° Edw. Isaak (B.), Fras. Sydney, George Blage,
Wm. Wilde, Jas. Coffyn, John Culpeper (B.), John Penne (cancelled), John
Sybill (B.).
\tht.— Sir Wm. Parre (cancelled), Sir Hen. Grey°, Sir Thos. Gryffyn
(A. & B.), Sir Humph. Stafford, Sir Wm. Newenham (A. A B.), Sir Thos.
Tresham (A. & b.), Sir Robt. Kyrkham (A. * B.), Edm. Knyghtley,
Serjeant at law (cancelled), Sir Humph. Stafford, Ric. Humfrey, Robt.
Tirwhit, John Hartewell, Thos. Andrewes, sen., Ant.Catesby (A. & B.), John
Cope (I'M man/in '• at Callais assistent for the marchauntes "), Robt. Stafford
(B.), Brian Cave, Edw. Gryffyn^, Thos. Mounson°, Thos. Bryudnell or
Brudnell (A. & B.), John Hasellwood, jun. (A. & B.), John (altered from
Robt.) Mathew, Edw. Warner, - - (blank) Odell (in mart/in " dedd "),
John Lane, Fras. Tanveld, Thos. Lovet, Win. Gefford. "servant to Mr.
Bryan." Thos. Cave (A. & B.), Wm. Saundors0, Arden (I'M margin " there
is none such"), Edw. Saundcrs, serjeant at law.Nic., Lovet, Wm. Dudley, John
Bernard, Edm. Hasylwood0 (in »Hm/in"mortuus"), Ant. (altered /mm Robt.)
Browne, Ric. Wiloughbye0, John Elmes (I'M rnanj. "dedd"), George Quarles0,
Wm. Stafford, Giles Pulton, Robt. Humfrey (in mary. "there is none such ' ),
Robt. Catelyn (A. & B.) •• under the duchy of Lancaster and Rich. Throg-
merton, steward there, hath taken muster of his men," Ric. Throgmerton0,
Ric. Humfrey de Bucton, Robt. Marbery, Ric. Cicel John Rodney, Ric.
Wake (B.).
Oron. — Sir Wm. Barentyn0, Sir Walter Stoner, Sir Simon Harecourt,
Sir John Browne, Sir George Darcye (I'M margin " his lands be in the
North"), Wm. Farmer, Sir John Williams, Thos. Novell, Thos. Carter,
Thos. (altered from John) More, Wm. Raynesford°, John Denton, Ant. Cope,
Thos. Waynman, John Pollard ("certified by the Chancellor of the Duchy "),
Leonard Chamberlayn, Ric. Blunt0, Humph. Ashefelde, John Home0, John
Arden, Ric. Curson, Ric. Andrewes0, Thos. Lentall, Edm. Stoner0, Ric.
Cripes, John Billing, Edm. Home, Wm. Danvers, Thos. Babyngton, John
Cotesmore0, Fras. Grevyle0, Thos. Brigges, John (altered from Francis)
Hastynges.
llntltunL— Kelam (altered from Sir Edward) Digbye, Edw. Sapcote, Ric.
Flower (in margin " dede "), Ant. Coley, (servant to the earl of Rutland),
Fras. Mackworth, Ant. (altered fnrni Francis) Browne, Barth. Haselrigg*,
Sir John Harington (A. & B.), Symond Digbye, George Swillington (sen-ant
to my 1. Marquis Dorset), Thos. Greneham, Andrew Nowel, Thos. Nowel0.
l/eref.— Sir Edw. Crofte, Sir James Baskervile ([A. ?] & ; B.), Sir Ric.
Vaughan, Sir John Scudamour, John Scudamour (B.), Ric. Cornewell0
(I'M mart/in " he hath certified to my 1. of Suff."), Thos. Monington, Jas.
Vaughan, Wm. Caple, Ric. Walwyn, Ric. Palmer, John Blunt of Greneden,
Ric. Warmecombe, George Cornewall (A. <fc B.), Thos. H award, Thos.
Vaughan, Roger Bodenham (servant to my 1. Chancellor), John Bulfinch,
John Haberhall, Thos. Clynton, Ric. Horley°, Jas. Whitney0, Thos. Beryton
de Cowharne, Wm. Elton0, Ric. Inkepenne, Ric. Crofte, John Lyngen, jun.,
Nic. Fyton (B.), John a Gwyllym (B.).
• Name only.
154 85 HENRY VIII.
1544.
273. THE ARMY against FRANCE — cont.
Dorset. — Sir Giles Strangwayes (A. & B.), Sir Thos. Arundell, Sir Thos.
Poyninges, Sir Thos. Trenchard, Sir John Horsey (A. & B.), Sir John
Rogers, Sir Wm. Uvedall0, George Lynde or Delalynd (A. & B.), John
Sowch (A. & B.), Hen. Strangweys, John Williams, Thos. Trencharde of
Morton (in margin " my lord Privy Seal's servant "), Hen. Asheley
(A. & B.), Wm. i'hornehill, Thos. Strowde (cancelled), George Strangwayes,
Chr. Cheverell, Robt. Coker, Robt. Marion (A. & B.), George Troblefeld,
Thos. Husye (B.), John Wadam de Caterston, George Lowell (B.), Edna.
Husey (B.), Robt. Byngham (B.), Thos. Moreton, Wm. Aulbury ; Edw.
Twynho° and Walter Grey° servants to Sir Thomas Arundell.
Devon.— Sir Thos. Denys, Sir John Fulford (A. & B.), Sir Thos.
Stukeley0, Sir Ph. Champernon, Sir Hugh Pollarde (A. & B.), John
Gylbert, Barth, Fortescue, Ric. Halls, Thos. Syddenham0, Ric. Chidley,
John Pollard0, Humph. Predreaux, John Amadas, John Whiddon,
Ludovicus Fortescue, John Harrys Serjeant at law, Ric. Coffyn
(A. & B.), John Copleston, Thos. Tremayn, Thos. Hatche de Wolley°,
Thos. Gyfford, John Cobley°, Roger Bluet, Edw. Thome, Ant.
Worth0, Simon Worth (B.), Nic. Asheforde, John Drak°, John St. Clere,
John Drewe, Thos. Pomerey (B.), Robt. Care (A. & B.), Thos. Hext, Wm.
Roowper (B.), John Ringewaye, Humph. Bonvile, Walter Ralley (B.), Hen.
Beamont (B.), John Crokker°, Philip Courtney, Ant. Harvey (A. & B.),
James Coffyn0, Thos. Hatche de Aller servant to my 1. Privy Seal, Peter
Wylford (B.), Wymond Carewe, Wm. Strode0, — Trevanian de
Dartemouth0, John Wynslade, John Hillardesden, Robt. Yeo,Ric. Pomery°,
John Prydyaux0, Wm. Dynham, John Wise0, Henry Fortescue (B.), Thos.
Vowell°, Tristram Larder0, Lewis Daveles (b.), Roger Buttyshede, John
Chechestre, Amys Chichestre0, John Hull, Rog.Gifforde(b.), John Passemere,
Thos. Parker0, Alex. Woode (B.), John Berry0, George Rolles, Sir George
Carewe°.
Glouc. — Sir Ant. Kingeston, Sir Edw. Wadham, Sir Ant. Hungreford,
Sir Edm. Tame (A. & B.), Sir John Bruges or Bridges (A. & B.), Sir Nic.
Poyntz, Sir John Walshe, Sir John Huddleston " besides his tenants
in the North," (A. & B.), Sir Walter Dennys (A. & B.), Nic. Wykes,
John Arnolde and Nicholas his son, Thos. Tame, Roger Basyng (B.),
Robt. Wytmye0, David Brooke, Robt. Wye, Thos. Whitington, Jas.
Clyfford, John Huntley0, John Barcley (A. & B.), John Gyse, George
Baynham or Beynham (A. & B.), Wm. Pole, Giles Pole, Arthur Porter,
Hen. Tracye, Wm. Lygon (A. & B.), Thos. Thorgmerton, Walter
Yate, Roland Moreton, George Hunteley, Thos. Gyes or Guyes (A. & B.),
Morys Dennys (A. & B.), John Butler of Badmanton (A. & B.),
John Trye, Edm. Bruges0, John Palmer (A. & B.), Jas. Hiet, John Strat-
ford, sen., Wm. Hykeford, Hen. Weston, Nic. Arnolde, Ric. Panesfote,
John Poyntz (B.), Ric. Lygon (B.), Ric. Reede (B. in margin " not able to
go in person, sick ").
Leic.— Fras. Pultney, Sir John Villars (A. & B.), Sir Wm. Turvile, Sir
Hen. Pole, Thos. Nevel de Holte, Thos. Haselrige0, Wm. Ashebye0, Wm.
Leghe, Fras. Shurley, Ric. Nele° (in mar//. " servant to my 1. Chancelour "),
John Digbye " servant to the earl of Rutland, under whom he hath
certified," Ant. Brokesby, Thos. Skevington, John Beamount, Thos. Greye,
Thos. Waldrame, Humph. Babington, John Turvile, Ric. Everard° (in
marg. " servant to my lord Ferrys ") John Kebill, Hugh Haselrige, Godfrey
Somersal, Barton Haselrige, George Villars0 ("my lord Hastinges servant");
* Name only.
85 HENRY VIII. 155
1544.
George Asbcbye (B.) and his son John Ashebye (B.); John Dygbye of
Quikathully (altered from <le Welbye), George Vyncet
Somert. — Sir. Kihv. (Icorge (a. <t b.). Sir i;> \\.irrt- Sir Hugh Paulct
(A. «t B.), Sir -John St. Lowe (A. & b.), Sir Hen. Capell (A. & B.), Sir
John Newton, Kic. Souch (A. A B.), John Stowcll0, Ralph Hop ton (b.),
John Rodney0, Edm. George, Thos. Clerke, Wra. Portoman, serjeant at
law0, Edw. Rogers0, John Kenne0, Thos. Arthur0, John Legh, George
Gylbert0, Roger Bluett (A. & B.), Thos. Warre0, John Syddenbam (A. & B.),
Thos. Bamfeld (A. & b.), John Windham (B.), Giles Penne, Robt. Lever-
sage (A. <fe B.), Ant. Gylbert, Wm. Fraunces, John Rodney, Nic. Fytz-
James (A. & 13.), Thos. Homer (A. & b.), Edm. Huntley, John Drewea0,
Wm. Light, Giles Hill, Hugh Jones0, Fras. Stradlyng (B.), John Sydden-
ham de Chelworth, John Lyght (B.), Robt. Coker (B. " ye shall find the
first certificate in Dorcetshire "), Thos. Newton, Hugh Broke, John Verney°,
John Arthur de Le Wood0.
Wilts. — Sir Edw. Bainton, Sir Hen. Longe, Sir Mich. Lyster (A. A B.),
Wm. Wrogton, Ric. Brigges, Edm. Munperson or Munpesson (A. A B.),
John Hungerford, John Ernelye0, John Cheke°, John Horsey, Nic.
Sarvinton, Charles Bulkeley, Thos. Aprice, Hen. Clyfford, John Hamlyn,
Wm. Botton, Wm. Rogers0, Robt. Temes0, John Pye (B.), Robt. Hungre-
ford (A. <fc B.), Thos. Gawyn, John Marvyn (A. & B.), Hen. Boddenham,
George Rawleygh, John Bonham, jun.°, Gooff. Daniel, Edm. Darel0, Wm.
Webbe de Sarum, Wm. Horsey, George Ludlowe (B.), Thos. Edney, Wm.
Stompe, Ric. Snell0.
HVinr. — Sir Humph. Ferres nr Ferrys (A. «fc B.), Sir Win. Folding, Sir
Walter Smythe (A. & B.), Wm. Wyggston, Sir Ric. Catesbye (A., " all hi*
tenants being warned t'attend on the Chancellor of the Duchy," and B.),
John Grevile (A. & B.), Wm. Lucye ( in mary. " not able to go in person "),
Wm. Willington, Fouke Grevile (A. & B.), Thos. Ardern (A. & B.), Thos.
Trye, Edw. Conwey, Reg. Dygby, William Lee Shawell0, Thos. Verney
(A. & B.), Thos. Hollt, Robt, Mydddmor, Robt. Burdet, Ric. Newport, Robt.
Throgmerton (A. & B.), Edw. Boughton (A. & b.), Ric. Archer, Ric.
Filwode, Sir George Griffith (b., B.), John Somerfeld, Avery Trussell, Giles
Forster (A. & B.), George Rawleigh (A. & B.).
Wore. — Sir George Throgmerton, Sir Gilbert Talbot (cancelled), Sir John
Russell (A. & B.), Sir Ric. Ligon, John Walche, Hen. (altered from John)
Dyngley, Sir Robt. Acton, John Ketylbye0, Thos. Blunt, George
Willoughby0, Ralph Sheldon, Wm. Gore, jun., Wm. Sheldon, Thos.
Acton, Wm. Gower, sen., Thos. Harwell, Fras. Folyot, John Crofte0.
Edw. Newport, Wm. Newport (cancelled), George Walghe, Hen. Walshe°,
John Lytleton, Geo. Newport (cancelled), Thos. Mydelmore0 (in mary.
'•within my lord Admiral's office"), Win. Mydelmore (B.), Arnolde Gower,
John (altered from Thomas) Ketylbye.
Lincoln. — Thos. Wymbiche, Edm. Cheffeld.
Monm.— Sir Edw. Carne (B.), Walter Herbert, Charles Herbert0, Ant.
Walshe, Thos. Morgan (B.), Hen. Lewes, Wm. Morgan, Nic. Arnolde
(cancelled), Raignald ap Hoell, Roland Morgan, Matth. Herbert0, John
Kcinys, Walter ap Howell.
Brecknock. — W. episcopusMenevensis (cancelled), Sir Wm. Vaughan, Wm.
Vaughan (B.), John Morgan, Thos. Haward, Edw. Games, John Games
(B.), Ludwicus ap Watkyn°, Chr. Vaughan, Ihos. Whitney0 (m mary. " he
hath certified to my lord Ferreis "), Walter Herbert de Breknok, Edw. ap
Guill'm0, Roger Vaughan0, Wm. Aubree, Ric. Herbert.
Glamorgan. — W. episcopus Menevensis (cancelled). Sir Thos. Gamage°,
Wm. Herbert (B. b.), Sir George Herbert (B.), Ihoa. Stradling. John
• Name only.
156 35 HENRY VIII.
1544
273. THE ARMY against FRANCE — cant.
Bassett0, Edw. Lewys, George Mathewe0, Miles Mathewe0, Sir Rice
Maunsell.
Radnor. — W. episcopus Menevensis0, John Baker0, John Knyll0, Ric.
Blyke, John ap Rice, Ludovicus Johns, Rice ap Guill'ni, Thos. Lloid, Peter
Lloid°.
Carmarthen. — W. episcopus Menevensis (cancelled], Ric. Devereux0, John
Phillip (A.), Wm. Morgan de Kidwelly ( [A.] & b. ?), James Willyams,
Walter Vaughan ([A.?] & B.), Gryffyn Dunne0, Wm. Morgan de
Langarthen, Thos. Bryne°, Howell ap Rither°, Thos. Hancok, John
Goodall0, David Vaughan.
Pembroke. — W. episcopus Menevensis0, Sir Thos. Jones, John Vaughan,
John Morgan0, John Phillips (B.), Lodovicus ap Watkyn, Hen. Weryett
or Weriot (A. & B.), Owen ap Bowen°, Thos. Bateman0, Thos. Revell°,
John Rastall0, John Sutton, John Perker.
Cardigan. — David Lloyd ap Gryffyth ap Rice, Ric. ap Rice Dd. Lloyd°,
Jenkyn ap Jevan Lewes0, Lodowicus Dd. ap Meredyth0, Philip Willyam0,
David ap Jevan Lloyd°.
Denbigh. — Sir Roger Pulston0, John Salesbury, sen. ( [A. ?j & B.), John
Salesbury, jun., John Pulston, sen.0, Walter Bluntea, John Edwardes,
Edw. Aimer0, Griffin ap Jevan, Wm. Holcrofte, Robt. ap Robt. ap Rice°,
John ap Rice, jun., Geoff. Bromefelde.
Montgomery. — John Corbet, James Leche°, Griffin Dd. John, Matthew
Thomas ap Rice°, Rice ap Hoell, Rice ap Moryce ap Owen.
Hint. — Thomas ap Richard ap Hoell, John Ilenmer de Bettesfeld, Peter
Mutton, Humph. Dymoke, Thos. Muston0, Henry Conwey filius Petri
Conwey, Ranulph Lloyd, Peter ap Richard ap Hoell, John Griffith, William
Holcroft0.
Carnarvon. — A. episcopus Bangorensis (cancelled], Reise Griffithe, John
Wyn ap Merydyth, Wm. Glyn de Carnarvon, Hugh Peke, Thomas ap
William ap Robert.
Anglesea. — A. episcopus Bangorensis (cancelled], Redericus ap Dd., Ric.
ap Rytherich, David ap Rice ap Lin. ap Gryffyth, Ric. Meryke.
Sir George Cotton, out of the lordships of Bromfeld, Yale and Chirke.
Merioneth. — A. episcopus Bangorensis (cancelled], Sir Ric. Bulkeley
(" certified to th' earl of Hertforde as of the chamberlainship of North
Wales "), Ric. Mytton, John Wyn ap Meredythe, Robt. Salesbury (in
margin, servant to th' earl of Worcester), Edw. Stanley, keeper of Hard-
leche castle (B.), Lodowicus Owen, John Spyser.
Total horsemen 8,684, footmen 31,955.
A bound volume of 274 pages.
E« 0- 2. Names of the Southern counties of England with numbers [of men
furnished by them] and in the margin the numbers of harness in each, and
the total, 71,093 men and 18,552 harnesses.
Pp. 2. EnJd. : Note of men and weapons in every shire.
ii. Memoranda on the back in Mason's hand, viz.: — " The captayne of
te Gallee. Lightmaker. The lieutenaunt of the ordenaunce, towching
bowes."
8. The same (and some additional) names of counties arranged in three
groups with the numbers of men in each, as in § 1, and also numbers of
the archers, and after each group the totals of "men," "armed," and
" archers."
*Name only.
85 HENRY VIII. 157
i :>•!•!.
\\ ith cancelled memorandum of the names of the counties in this, which
are additional to those named in i I, viz. Surrey, Hertford, Hereford,
Devon, Warw., Wore., Wales, London.
/'/'• 2. In the same hand as i I. Entld.: See bookes.
R. 0. 4. The counties named in § 8, arranged almost in the same three
groups headed, respectively, " my lord of Buff.," " my lord of Norff.," " my
lord Privie Seale." Giving the numbers of men as before, but only totals
of the harness in each group, as follows : —
My lord of Suffolk.— Kent 6,4'28, Sussex 2,687, Surrey 1,000, Hampshire
0,552, Wiltshire 1,654, Berkshire 2,580, Oxon 1,580, Middlesex 1,951,
Bucks 2,490, London 2,000, Worcestershire 2,000, Herefordshire 1,500.
Total men 82,894, harness 6,880.
My lord of Norfolk.— Essex 5,108, Suffolk 8,078, Norfolk 5,000, Herts
800, Camb. 1,548, Hunts 780, Lincolnshire 8,848 (o;»/*>«te thu tn man/in i«
the name "Adams"), Rutland 285, Warw. 2,000, Ntht. 8,471, Leic. 2,684,
Beds 1,869. Total men 80,261, harness 6,587.
My lord Privy Seal.— Dorsetshire 2,957, Somers. 7,825, Devon 4,000,
Cornwall 1,117, Glouc. 8,577, Wales 8,000. Total men 27,476, harness
4,187.
/'/'• 2. Kndd. : The description of three armies.
R- 0. 5. Description of the army for the invasion of France, which is divided
" en troijs reijimentz," the first, of which the duke of Norfolk will have
charge, containing 18,000 (numbers of foot and horst-, High Almain and
English given), the second, or battle, in which the King will be in person
with the duke of Suffolk as his lieutenant, containing 16,000 (numbers as
before) and the third, or rearguard, under lord Russell, Privy Seal, containing
18,000 (numbers of English and Almains as before).
i'rench. In Mason's hand, />/>. 2. Kndd. : Copie of the nombre of the
Kinges armeye.
B. O. 6. Tabulated statement showing the whole number of men, "as well in
the Kinges Majesty his batell as in the van te garde and in the rerewarde," to
be 88,865 ; of whom are 5,226 horsemen at 9'/. the day, with 52 captains
at &., 52 petty captains at 8.0., and 88,639 footmen at ('>•/., with 887
captains at 4s., and 837 petty captains at 2*. Total cost of each arm
estimated for one day and for a month of 80 days. Also a similar estimate
for 1,500 wagons at 8«.4rf. a day and 2,000 lymoners at lOrf. Grand totals
showing the whole cost to be l,494f. 15s. 8</. a day, or 44,848*. 10*. a month.
/'/'• 2. /•.'>!//</.:" 1644. The nombre of the hole army wl the rates of
the same."
274. " THE VANTOARD."
R. O. The Duke of Norfolk with the earl of Surrey, 150 horse, 500 foot.
Earl of Oxford, 850 f. Earl of Sussex, 100 f. Lord Ferrers with his son,
100 h., 1,000 f. Lord Mountjoy, 140 f. Lord Wentworth, 140 f. Lord
Thos. Haward, nil. Lord Latymer, 100 f. Mr. Treasurer, 100 h., 600 f.
/;, , •/,„ :_Alex. Umpton, 20 f. Edw. Fetyplace, 4 f. Edw. Fabian, 6 f.
Ric. Bridges, 20 f.
Kmt :— Thos. Wiott, 100 f. John Culpeper, 18 f. Thos. Roydon, 6 f.
Edw. Isaac, 10 f. John Sybill, 10 f. Sir Hen. Isley, 88 f. Ric. Pottar,
8 f. Sir Reignold Scot, 84 f. Sir John Fogge, 12 f. Walter Moyle, 6 f.
Sir Thos. Moyle, 12 f. Mr. Sydley, 20 f. Sir Thos. Willoughby, 10 f.
Poule Sydner, 4 f. Geo. Whetenall, 5 f. Wm. Boyes, 12 f.
158 35 HENRY VIII.
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274. THE VANTGARD — cont.
Line.: — " Out of Lincolnshire with" Thos. Hussey and Thos. Wymbiche,
200 f. Edmund Sheffield, 50 h., 50 f.
Leicestershire :— Sir John Villers, 4 h., 106 f. Thos. Nevell of Holt, 20 f.
John Digby of Kettleby, 48 f. Geo. Vincent, (blank]. Fras. Pultney,
17 f. Geo. Sharard, 10 f. Ambrose Cave, (blank). Geo. Aysshbyand
his son, 4 f.
Middx. : — Jasper Fesaunt, 8 f. Thos. Eobertes, 2 f.
Oxon. : — Sir Win. Barantyne, 80 f. Antony Cope, 12 f. Edw. Fynes,
12 f.
Sussex : — Wm. Erneley, 6 f. John Stanney, 4 f. Sir Antony Windsor,
10 f. Sir Fras. Dawtry, 50 f.
Southants : — John Norton, 4 f . Eobt. Putnam, 4 f. Thos. Haydock, 6 f.
John St. John, 8 f. John Ryngwood, 4 f. John Ludlow, 4 f. Wm.
Thorpe, 6 f. Thos. Pacy, 20 f.
Staff.: — Sir John Vernon, 15 f. Sir John Harecourt, 12 f. Wm.
Wyrley, 8 f. Edw. Littleton, 20 f.
Salop:— Sir John Talbot, 40 f. Sir Kobt. Nedeham, 40 f. Wm.
Young, 15 f. Ric. Trentham, 4 f. Geo. Saundford of Saundford, 10 f.
Ric. Olyve, 4 f. Ric. Lee, 8 f. Adam Oteley, 12 f. Randulphe Layton,
1 f. Fraunces Adams, 2 f. Thos. Cressit, 10 f.
Wilts. : — Sir Michael Lister, 50 f. John Pye, 6 f. Robt. Hungerforde,
8 f. John Marvyne, 10 f. John a Barow, 10 f. Edw. Mountpesson, 8 f.
Geo. Ludlow, 4 f.
Essex-.— Sir Giles Capell, 40 f. Sir John St. Clere, 20 f. Thos. Josselyn,
20 f. Edw. Leventhorp 8 f. Ant. Cooke, 10 f. John Brown, 10 f. Fras.
Clovell, 4 f. Wm. Harrys, 8 f. Wm. Alyth, 10 f.
Glouc. :— John Poinctz, 10 f. Thos. Gyes, 5 f. Hen. Tracy, 10 f. Wm.
Ligon, senr. 10 f. John Buttler, 30 f. Thos. Palmer, 13 f. John Gulling,
6 f. Jas. Hyet, 4 f. Sir Ric. Ligon, 60 f. Ric. Rede, 8 f.
Hunts : — Sir Laurence Taylor, 14 f.
Warwick: — John Gryvell, 31 f. Thos. Ardern, 16 f. Edw. Couneway,
20 f. Thos. Verney, 4 f. Edw. Boughton, 4 f. Wm. Lucy, 20 f. Sir
Humfrey Ferrers, 50 f., Sir Geo. Griffith, 6 h., 60 f. Geo. Raylegh, 16 f.
Surrey: — Sir Matthew Browne, 12 f. John Gaynsforde, 6 f. Sir Roger
Copley, 10 f. Sir Thos. Pope, 50 f. Sir John Gresham, 20 f.
Rutland : — Sir John Harington, 10 h., 100 f.
Hereford: — Sir Jas. Baskervile by his son, 50 f. Jas. Vaughan, 16 f.
John Agwillam, 2 h., 30 f.
Norf:— The Bp. of Norwich, 40 f. The city of Norwich, 40 f. The town
of Lynne, 20 f. Sir John Haydon, 40 f . Sir John Spylman, 20 f. Sir
Thos. Lestrange, 10 f. Sir John Germy 10 f. Sir Fras. Lovell, 40 f.
Sir Jas. Bullyn, 20 f. Robt. Barney, 4. f. Robt. Townsend, Serjeant at
law, 8 f. Osberte Mountforde, 2 f. Edm. Billingforde, 6 f. John Berney
of Recham, 4 f . Thos. Godsalve, 10 f . Edm. Beaupre, 6 f . Geo. Haydon,
8 f. John Groose, 2 f. John Castyll, 8 f. Ant. Gurney, 6 f. Wm.
Yelverton, 4 f. Edm. Grey 3 f. Edm. Lumner, 10 f. Thos. Gybon, 4 f.
Ant. Grey, 2 f. Edw. Blomfeld, 2 f. John Dethike, 8 f. Fyrmyn
Ruckewood, 2 f. Thos. Tyndall, 6 f. Robt. Brampton, 8 f. John
Shuldham, 2 f. Geo. Hugarde, 10 f.
Suffolk: — Lord Borough, 50 f. The town of Ipswich, 20 f. Sir
Humfrey Wyngfelde, 10 f. Sir John Willoughby, 6 f. Sir Thos.
Germyn, 40 f . Robt. Crane, 6 f. Wm. Calthorpe, 6 f. Edm. Pooly, 8 f .
Robert Downes, 2 f. Rawff Chamberlayn, 6 f. John Croftes 10 f.
Mr. Garnisshe, of Kenton, 4 f. Iho. Higham, of Higham, 6 f. Clement
85 HENRY VIII. 159
1544.
Highum, 4 f. Robt. Spring, 4 f. Edw. Walgrave, 6 f. Marten, of
Melford, 5 f. Hie. Codington, 10 f. John Browse, 10 f. John South-
11, 3 f. Goo. Colt, 10 f. Laurence Stystede, 2 f. Win. Rede, G f.
Wm. I'ooley, 2 f. Thos. Pope, 3 f. Robt. Gosnold, 2 f. Mr. Mannock, 8 (.
Robt. Kene, 2 f . Robt. Forde, 4 f. Robt. Raynoldes, 8 f . Wm. Foster, 8 (.
Walter Waddeland, 3 f.
< Yi'/'/<i-ii/f/f :~ Sir Giles Alington, 20 f. Sir Robt. Payton, 20 f. Sir
Thos. Eliott, 20 f. Sir Edw. North, 20 f. John Hinde, sergeant at law,
10 f. Mr. Colvell, 6 f. Mr. Hutton, 6 f. Mr. Boulys, 6 f. Mr. Moore, 6 f.
Mr. Rudiston, 6 f. Mr. Frevill, 4 f. Mr. Leyne, 2 f. Mr. Castle, 2 f.
Mr. Burgon, 4 f. Mr. Huntingdon, 2 f. Mr. Walpole, 2 f. Mr. Wrenne, 2 f.
Mr. Foster, 2 f. Mr. Bendisshe, 2 f. Edw. Barnes, of Sopham, 2 f.
Basforth, of Chestreton, 1 f. Mr. Cooke, 2 f.
Irish kerne, 200. Northern horsemen, 100. Pioneers, 400. Wagoners,
etc., for the ordnance, 251.
Sir Edw. Knyvet, 30. Sir Edm. Windham, 80. Sir John Cleare, 80.
Sir Wm. Fannour, 20. Sir Wm. Drury, 80. John Spring, 30. John
Shelton, 30. Hen. Doyle, 80. Hen. Bodingfeld, with his father's men, 60.
John Tasborough, Thos. Bateman, Edm. Playtcr, John Hacon, Robt.
Huggan, Roger Ruckwood, Ant. Hemingham, Roger Woodehouse, John
Bedyngfeld, Thos. Derehara, Wm. Hunston, John Ryppes, John Robsarde,
Chr. Connesby, John and Hen. Wentworth — nil.
Bakers, brewers and pioneers, 650. Lord Ferrers, 500. Irishmen, 900.
Sir Edm. Braye's soldiers, 300. My lord of Oxford's men at Calais, 100.
Out of London, 800. From the sea with Sir Rice Manxell, 100.
The Archbp. of Canterbury, 20. The Deans and Chapters of Paul's, 80,
Westminster, 80, Canterbury, 80, St. Stephen's, 20, Winchester, 20,
Chester, 10, Ely, 10, Norwich 10, and Stoke in Suffolk, 4. The Dean
of Southmalling, 10. The Archdeacon of Middlesex and Master of
Sydbury, 10. The Archdeacons of Surrey, 10, Essex, 5, Canterbury, 2,
and Norfolk, 6. The Master of St. Katharine's, 8. The Master of the
Savoy, 10. The late Abbot of St. Albans, 10. Mr. Boule, late prior of
Marten, 6.
i:,rks:— Sir Wm. Essex, 20. Sir John Norres, 20. Wm. Hyde, 10.
Ph. Fetiplaoe, 2. Raynold Williams, 6. Alex. Fetiplace, 10. John
Latton, 6. Roger Yong, 6. Thos. Trapnell, 6. Ric. Perkyns, 6.
AMMT:— Sir Bryan Tuke, 20. Sir Humfrey Brown, 20. Sir Wm.
Pyrton, 6. Hen. Tirrell of Heron, 10. Edw. Grene, 6. John Christmas,
10. John Pointz of South wokington, 4. John Lucas, 4. Hen. Appulton,
6. Ric. Higham, 10. John Warner, 2.
Hunts:— Thos. Hall, 6. Robt. Aprice, 6. Thos. Walton, 4.
Hert* :— Geo. Hyde, 4. Humprey Fitzherbert, 6.
.V/1/./.r. :— Robt. Cheseman, 10. Thos. Burbage, 6. Gregory Loveil, 4.
u.mn :— Sir Walter Stoner, 20. Sir Symon Harecourt, 20. Wm. Fanner,
10. Thos. Wayneman, 10.
Total of the Vanguard .-—Horse, 872 ; foot, 9,606.
/'/'. 9. /•:»«.: 1644, the Vauntgarde.
275. THB" BATTLE."
B. O. " Hereafter ensue the names of such noble men, knights, gentlemen
and others as be appointed to go in person into France with the Kings
Majesty in his Grace's battle, with the numbers and sorts of horsemen
which each of them bringeth with them."
[A book giving in column under the general heading "
names of the gentlemen, the sorts of their men (lances, demi-lances, javelins,
160 35 HENRY VIII.
1544.
275. THE BATTLE — cont.
light staves, northern staves, chasing staves, denii-hakes, or archers), but
not the numbers of each sort, and the total number that each brings, e.g.,
"The duke of Suffolk : demi-lances, javelins : cl."]
The names and numbers are : —
The duke of Suffolk 150 ; the lord Chancellor's horsemen " appointed by
the King's Majesty to go " 10, and the marquis of Dorset 60 ; the earl of
Arundel 60 and Sir Eic. Riche 40; the earl of Essex 101; the bp. of
Winchester 100 ; lord St. John 101 ; Sir Ant. Brown 300 ; the earl of
Rutland 21, Sir John Gage 81, and Sir Ant. Wingfield 30 ; the lord
Herbert (blank).
The Privy Chamber.— Kir Thos. Hennege 80, and Ph. Hobbye 20 ; Ant.
Denny 41, Sir Ric. Long 40, and Moryce Barkeley 21 ; Thos. Cawarden 51,
and Sir Hen. Knevitt 51 ; Sir Wm. Herbert 31, Sir Ric. Crumwell 40 and
Sir Thos. Speke 81 ; Sir Thos. Darcy, 41 ; Thos. Paston 11 ; Robt. Boucher,
2; Wm. Sherington 3; John Gates 10; Wm. St. Barbe 4 ; Edm.
Herman 4 ; John Penne 3 ; Doctor Buttes 4.
The Chamber. — Edw. Rogers 11, [Sir Humph. Foster]0, Geo. Harper 5,
Sir Ric. Manners 41, the lord Thomas Gray 8, Sir Percival Hart 6, Sir
Wm. Willowghby 21, Wm. Rainesford 6, and John Norres 6. Sir Wm.
Musgrave 101. Sir Ant. Kingeston 52, Ric. Greneway 6, Ric. Blunte 4,
Stephen Brakenbury 3, Edw. Hopton 2, John Harman 2, Robt. Chester 4,
Jas. Whitney 3, Wm.Morres 4, John Rainesford 2, Ric. Pomeroy 7, Sir Wm.
West, 6, Thos. Bell 3, Thos. Horseman 2, and John Browne 2. Sir Thos.
Jones 10, Wm. Browne 3, John Bothe 8, Thos. Uvedale 3, John Berney 2,
Ric. Browne 2, Hen. Annesley 2, Wm. Sakvile 2, John Werberton 2, Wm.
White 3, Wm. Squerye 2, Hen. Tomson 8, Robt. Woodde 1, Peter Vannes
8, John Mason 2, John Godsalve 2, Wm. Honinges 2, Ric. Tavernour 2,
Eustace Sulyerd 6, Edw. Welden 8, Sir John Williams 40, and Robt. Draper
2. John Alleley 2, John Kirkbye 2, Wm. Mylwarde 2, Laur. Bradshawe 2,
Nic. Foskewe 2, Wm. Awbrey 5, Robt. Herdurne 2, sergeants at arms 85,
pages of the bed and robes 5, and pages extraordinary 10. Yeomen ordinary
71, grooms ordinary 12, pages ordinary 4, grooms of the robes, beds and
crossbow 8, and yeomen of the crossbows 6. Yeomen at 6</. a day 40, Ric.
Staverton 4, and yeomen at 4rf. the day 56. Yeomen at 4.d. the day 14, and
yeomen extraordinary 86. Yeomen extraordinary 84, and grooms extra-
ordinary 66. Grooms extraordinary 87.
The Household. — Sir Edm. Peckham 11, John Hethe 1, and John Josselyn
2f; Edw. Creswell 1, Wm. Abbot 8, Hugh AskueS, Thos. ap Richard 2,
Wm. Corf 1, Geoff. Vyllers 2, Michael Wentworth 2, John Brycket 2, Ric.
Helme 1, John Hopkins 2, Wm. Bird 1, Wm. Gurley 3, Wm. Pultney 1,
Thos. Colley 1, Geoff. French 1, John Worrell 1, John Armorer 1, Thos.
Weldon 5, Jas. Gage 2, Robt. Packenham 2, Ant. Brickes 2, Wm. Hall 2,
Reg. Tumour 1, John Rowseley 1, Wm. Ayer 1, Wm. Bleeke 1, Ric.
Waard 1, Geo. Smarte 1, Thos. English 2, Wm. Chestre 2, Robt. Master 1,
Chr. Harwood 1, John Campe 1, Simon Dudley 1, Wm. Knevet 4, Thos.
Batson 1.
The Stable. — Sir Wm. Penyson 81, Edm. Jerningham 5, and Ric. Audeley
5f ; Andrew Dudley 5, John Parker 7, Hen. Legh 4, John Skynner 4, Robt.
Barwyk 4, John Ownsted 3, Thos. Dixson 3, Edm. Standon 2, Sir Robt.
Acton 20, Wm. Brakenbury 8, John Palmer 2, Win. Everest 2, Thos.
Ogle 7, Alex, de Bollonia 8, Alex. Zonzan 2, Leonard Storye 2, Chr.
Etherington 2, Justice Grame 1, Hanyball 2, Wm. Webb 8, Ric. Daring-
* Cancelled,
t These are grouped with the last of the foregoing list.
85 HENRY VIII. 181
1544.
ton 2, Hen. Williams 1, Ric. Clerk 1, JM. Corowe 1, Chr. Botbe 1, Tho0.
Harryson 1, Thos. Woode 1, Barth. Jokkelz 2, Gilb. Compoarte 2, Tbo«.
Johnes 1, Bobt. Bykerstaf 2, Wm. Crotinden 1, Win. Burdhed 2, John
< iyttowe 2, Win. Cressaunt 1, John Dixson 1, Thos. Coif 1 . I Yt.-r I'.«.\
John Dnrrington 1, Thos. Bell 1, Geo. Crokes 1, John Brown 1, John
Jenninges 1, John Dawsonl, John Mawde2; John Golightly, John Elmea-
Icy, Win. Harpin, Martin (Jillcz, [Geoff. Laurence]0, Ric. Pykering, John
Moore, Rafe Johnson, John Geynishe, John Fortes, Wm. I'.rowne, John
Watorcr, Thos. Whiteley, Kobt. Marion, John Fonnan, Thos. Wilde, Hen.
ties, John Budges, Thos. Gillnn (2), Reynold Brereton, Hobt. Bell, John
I'.in.^liiim, Wiilu-r Florence, Thos. Childe, John Robynson, Rowland E ring-
ton, iiinl Kir. Aylard, 1 each.
'/'//»• / '/ nxioner*. — Sir Ric. Pago 13, Sir George Carewe 20, and Rauf Fane
Sit; Thos. Butler 8, Edw. Hastinges 8, Edm. Briges 8, Edm. Harvy 15,
Edw. Grymston 2, John Banyster 5, Wm. Blunt 8, Hen. Jcrningham 5,
John Paston 6, Ric. Breme 7, Wm. Skipwith 8, Win. Kelleway 9, Walter
Bonham 8, Wm. Fraunces 5, Giles Poole 8, Geo. Norton 5, Fras. Fram-
lingham 5, Chr. Lytcote 8, Chas. Herbert 7, and Robt. Long 8 ; Nic. Arnold 9,
Peter Carewe 6, Simon Digby 6, Steph. Aldam 8, John Sandes 8, Gawyn
Carewe 7, Edm. Home 5, Thos. Ashle 5, Wm. Boneham 5, Wm. Palmer 8,
Geo. Pollard 5, Jacques Granado 4, Nic. Wadham 8, Wm. Ellerker 5,
Edw. Zouche 4, Thos. A very 5, Edw. Vaughan o, Fras. Knolles 8, Chr.
Sackfeld 6, Sir Humph. Ratclif fl, and Edw. Skipwith G ; Wm. Buttes 4,
Edw. Bellingham 5, John Wingfield 5, Hen. Markham 8, Thos. Palmer 6,
John Portenary 8, John Gresham 7, Wm. Burch 2, John Stephens 1, Ric.
Tirrell 8, Fras. Haec 8, Robt. Stafford 5, John Conwny 8, Humph.
Conysby 7, Ant. Digby 8, Wm. Folwood 8, the lord Edward Gray 8, Thos.
Knevet 8, Oliver Laurence 5, Clement Paston 8, Edw. Eldrington 6, Ric.
Freston 7, John Drayner 7, and John Cavendish 7 ; Win. Stafford 6, Geo.
Howard 8, Hen. Strangwnys 6, Thos. Morgan 6.
Counties.— Kent, Ant. Aucher, 6. Notts, Sir Gervyce Clyfton, 50.
Oxon, Leonard Chamberlayn, 10. Soms., Sir Hugh Pawlct, 6. Wilts,
Sir Edw. Baynton, 24. Essex, Sir Clement Harleston, G. Glouc., Sir
John Briges, 21.
ii. A similar list of names and numbers under the general heading
" Archers on foot " arranged like the preceding, viz. :—
The Duke of Suffolk 100 ; marquis Dorset 100 ; earl of Essex 150 ; lord
St. John 81, and the earl of Rutland 20; Sir John Gage 150; Sir Ant.
Browne 100 ; Sir Ant. Wingfield 81, Sir Wm. Paget 16, Sir Ric. Riche 80,
the bp. of Winton - - (blank), [Sir Wm. Petre] °, the bp. of Worcester
, the earl of Arundel , the lord Herbert , [the lord Paw*\9.
The Privy Chamber.— Sir Thos. Hennege GO, and Ant. Denny 40 ; Thos.
Cawarden 50, Sir Ric. Crumwell 40, and Morice Barkeley 10 : Sir Ric. Long
140 ; Sir Thos. Speke 100 ; Sir WTm. Herbert 20, Sir Thos. Darcy SO,
Dr. Buttes 16, Robt. Bowcher 8, John Gates 20, John Penne 6, and Nic.
Symson 5 ; Wm. Sharington 8, Edm. Hannan 6, Eurian Brereton 61.
The Chamber.— Sir Ant. Kingiston 60, Sir Thos. Jones 21, Geo. Harper
11, Edw. Hopton 6, and John Hannan 2 ; Sir Wm. Willoughby 10, Thos.
Gifforde 7, Eustace Sulyard 8, Jas. Nedeham 4, Nic. Foskue 4, Ric.
Staverton 9, Thos. Kemp 1.
The Household.— Sir Edm. Peckham 50. John Hethe 1, Thos. Palmer 1,
John Joslin 2, Edw. Cresswell 1, John Geoffrey 1, and Hen. Preston 1
Michael Wentworth 8, John Bricket 2, Ric. Helme 1, Geo. Hill 1, Edw.
Wharton 1, Thos. SVeldon 20, Jas. Gage 8, Robt. Packenham 4, Ant. Brykea
6, Hen. Temple 1, Wm. Hall 2, Reg. Turnout 1, Wm. Russell 1, Humph.
• Cancelled. t These are grouped with the but of the foregoing li«t
21715 L
162 35 HENRY VIII.
1544
275- THE BATTLE — cont.
Dymock 1, John Rowseley 2, Ric. Waard 8, Thos. Myles 1, Ric. Lewys 1,
John Chamberlayn 1, Roger Moore 2.
The Stable. — Sir Win. Peniston 29, Ric. Audeley 4, Andrew Dudley 3,
and John Parker 8 1 ; Sir Robt. Acton 20, Thos. Ogle, 4 ; Hen. Williams,
Ric. Clerk, Jas. Corrowe, Chr. Booth, Ric. Tardrewe, John Cooke, John
Richbell and Fras. Broughton, 1 each.
The Pensioners (the names in the same order as in § i.) — Page 4, Carewe
80, Fane 6, Butler 4, Hastinges 2, Briges 2, Harvy 4, Grymston 2,
Banyster 4, Blunt 2, Jerningham 2, Paston 2, Breme 10, Skipwith 3,
Kelleway 3, Bonham 3, Fraunces 4, Poole 4, Norton 4, Framlingham 4,
Lytcote 2, Herbert 4, Long 2, Arnolde 4, Carewe 2, Digby 2, Adam 2,
Palmer 2, Gawyn Carewe 4, Home 6, Asheley 4, Win. Bonham 4, Pollard
2, Elerker 4, Zouche 2, Avery 2, Vaughan 6, Sakfelde 6, Ratclif 2, Edw.
Skipwith 2, Buttes 2, Belingham 2, Markham 2, Gresham 3, Burche 2,
Stephens 1, Stafford 2, Con way 2, Conysby 2, Digby 2, Folwood 2, Gray
2, Lawrence 4, Eldrington 6, Frestone 3, Drayner 2, Cavendish 2, Stafford
10, Howard 2, Straungway 4, Morgan 12.
r/jc Shires. — No numbers entered. The names are : — Kent, Ant. Aucher ;
Essex, Sir John Raynesford and Sir Clement Harleston ; Norf., Sir Wm.
Paston and Sir Ric. Southwell ; Notts, Sir John Biron ; Oxon., Leonard
Chamberlayn ; Suffolk, Sir Arth. Hopton ; Somers., Sir Hugh Pawlet
and Sir John St. Clo ; Wilts, Sir Edw. Baynton ; Glouc., Sir John
Bridges and Thos. Bridges.
iii. A similar list of names, sorts and numbers arranged like the preced-
ing under the general heading " Billmen, pikes and others," viz. : —
Duke of Suffolk 300, Marquis Dorset 1DO, earl of Arundel (blank),
earl of Essex 150, Earl of Rutland , bp. of Winton , bp. of
Worcester - — , lord St. John 220, Sir Ant. Browne , Sir Ant.
Wingfield - — , [the lord Powes 80°] , Sir John Gage 850, Sir Wm. Paget
40, [Sir Wm. Petre 10]°, Sir Ric. Riche 130, the lord Herbert .
The Priry Chamber. — Hennage 60, Denny 140, Cawarden 150, Long 160,
Sir Fras. Bryan 200, Knevet 150, Herbert 100, Crumwell 80, Speke 100,
Darcye 90, Paston 10, Barkeley 10, Hobby 201, Boucher 3, Sharington 10,
Gates 30, St. Barbe 3, Harman 6, Penne 6, Brereton 50, Buttes 16.
The Chamber. — Rogers 20, Foster 20, Harper 25, Manners 160, Harte 25,
Willoughby 40, Raynisford 6, Norres 6, Greneway 6, Blunt 8, Gifford 14,
Hopton 12, Harman 6, Chester 8, West 6, Johnes 120, Vuedale 3, Kingston
288, Vannes 7, Mason 6, Honninges 2, Sulyard 16, Nedham 6, Foskue 8,
Awbrey 2, Staverton 9, Kemp 2, yeomen ordinary 51, yeomen at 6d. a day
56, yeoman at 4d. 220, yeomen extraordinary 252.
The Household. — Sir Edm. Peckham 50, Hethe 1, Palmer 1, John
Winkle 2, Josselin 2, Thos. Pulford 2, Thos. Walcot 2, Abbot 4, Askue 2,
Corf 1, Robt. Meryke 2, Geo. Ashe 2, John Irlond 1, Geo. Herd 2, Vyllers
4, John Whitscale 1, Wm. Barland 1, Wentworth 3, Bricket 4, Wm.
Snowbale 2, Edw. Wilkinson 2, Ph. Yarowe 1, Robt. Cole 1, John Plume
1, Cuthb. Hope 1, Ric. Godwyn 1, Hill 2, Bird 1, Gurley 2, Jas. Manning
1, Robt. Hill 1, Colley 1, the Children 2, Worrall 1, Jas Anyon 1, John
Harvy 1, the Children 2 repeated, Wm. Bellinghani 2, Thos. Boxley 1, Ric.
Fisher 5, Weldon 34, Gage 6, Packenham 5, Brickes 3, Ric. Holbroke 2,
Thos. Cokes 2, Ric. Madox 2, John More 2, Thos. Horseley 2, Wm. Moore
1, John Forrnan 1, John Thorowghgood 1, Wm. Ayre 1, Waard 12, John
Bertlet 1, Jas. Fulgeam 1, Myles 1, Thos. Kymperly 1, Thos. Burrage 2,
Barth. Vaughan 1, Wm. Radley 1, Moore 2, Thos. Horden 3, Master 1,
Cancelled. f These are grouped with the last of the foregoing list.
85 HENRY VIII. K ;
1544.
Edm. Hampshire 1, Ric. Davy 1, John Guilmin 8, Oeo. Stonchoaa 2, Tho§.
Ashby 8, Ralph Walker 1, Wra. Horsley 1, Piers Slajn 1, John Herde 2,
Batson 1, David Sambroko 2, Gooff. Holland 1, Wm. Tbornehed 1, Ric.
Dawrehouse J, John Davy 1, Wm. Black. 1. n 2. .Jus. Alyson 1.
/•/„• si.ihlf.— Sir Wm. Pcnyson 41, Andrew Dudley 2, John Parker 8,
Standon 1, Sir Robt. Acton 20, Thos. Ogle 6, Ric. Darrington 2, 8U>ph.
Henton, John Stede, Ric. Yong, Andrew Dewbery, Pirro Termandi-r
Hall, Rog. Chester, Ric. Campe, Matth. Holmes, Clem. Stanford, Ric.
Cordall, John ap Rice, 1 each.
The Peruiontr».—S\T Ric. Page 4, Sir Geo. Carewe 120; and 44 others
(of those named in § i.) 227, of whom Thos. Morgan furnishes 88.
The Shires.— No numbers. Notts, Sir John Biron. Glouc., Sir John
and Thos. Bridges.
A book bonwl in rellum of 102 />a//<-», of ichich 26 art blank. The numbert
are roughly ijrouped in hundred* throughout.
OA?*!!*??; 2> "The names of such persons with their numbers appointed to go in the
[ci If Kin?'8 MftJesty's battaile."
Cecil M88., Similar to jl, i., ii., iii , except that the numbers of horse and foot are
i. 16.] given after each name.
Total, horsemen, 8,159 ; footmen, 9,688.
Note at foot of the final page of totals:— " Calays 300 horsmen, 200
mynars from my lord Privy Seal. Irish kernes, 200. Men to attend upon
the King's Majesty's carriages, 1,000, A-c."
Pp. 14*.
R- °- 8. Lists of horsemen headed as " appointed to the Master of the
Horse," viz.: —
Men of arms: lord Nevell, Sir Ant. Kyngeston, John Poulet, Mr. Cawerden,
Sir Thos. Seymour, Sir Ric. Crumwell. 147 demi-lances [supplied by?] the
lord Chamberlain, Vice-chamberlain, Wm. Raynesford, John Norres, Ric.
Greneway, Ric. Blount, John Harman, Robt. Chester, Wm. Morrice, Mr.
Rous (substituted for Sir John Williams), Sir Thos. Jones, Robt. King, Fras.
Rowleston, Rice ap Morice, Sir Ant. Kyngeston, Thos. Bell, Mr. Cawarden,
Sir Thos. Seymour, Sir Ric. Crumwell. 110 archers on horseback by
the lord Chamberlain, Vice-chamberlain, lord Nevell, Geo. Harper, Sir
Percival Hart, Raynesford, Norres, Greneway, Blount, Cawerden, Seymour,
Edw. Hopton, Chester, Morrice, John Warberton, Sir Ant. Kingston, Sir
J. Williams0, Rowleston, Thos. Tomson, Richard ap Morice, Wm. Squyrie,
John Godsalve. 189 javelins by the lord Chamberlain, Hart, Raynesford,
Norres, Greneway, Blount, Hopton, Harman, Chester, Morrice, Kingeston,
Jones, Edw. Arundel, Harper, Sir Wm. West, Bell, Wm. Brown, Thos.
Uvedall, Godsalve, Ric. Taverner, Wm. Hunynges, Robt. Draper, John
Allylie, John Kyrby, Cawerden, Seymour, Nic. Fortescue, 16 Serjeants at
arms, page of the Robes, 2 pages of the Beds, 2 grooms of the Wardrobe
of Beds, grooms of Robes and Crossbows, yeomen of the Crossbows and
yeomen of the Beds. 72 northern staves by the lord Chamberlain, lord
Nevell, Ewstace Sulyard, Sir Robt. Bowes, Ric. Williams. Ric. Tolly, Geo.
Harper and Mr. Cawerden. 46 demi-hakes on horseback by lord
Nevell, the Vice-chamberlain, Hart, Sir John Williams0, Seymour, and Sir
Ric. Crumwell.
Pp. 5. The numbert of each denomination brought by each of the abort
named are given.
• This name cancelled
164 35 HENRY VIII.
1544.
275- THE BATTLE— cont.
4. A list of retinues of foot, apparently drawn up from § 1, headed " The
Privy Chamber," viz.: —
The earl of Essex 150 archers, 150 bill men ; Sir Thos. Henhage
60 archers, ,60 bills; Anthony Denny 40 archers, 120 bills, 20
demi-hakes afoot ; Thos. Caverden 50 demi-hakes, 50 archers, 50 pikes,
50 "sprinckyls" afoot; Sir Thos. Seymour 80 archers, 80 bills, 40
pikes afoot; Sir Bic. Long 140 archers, 160 bills; Sir Henry Knevet
100 pikes, 50 billmen ; Sir Will. Herbert 20 archers, 50 bills and 50 pikes
afoot ; Sir Ric. Crumwell 40 archers, 40 bills and 40 pikes ; Sir Thos.
Speke 100 archers, 100 bills ; Sir Thos. Darcy 30 archers, 90 bills ; Mr. Paston
10 billmen ; Morice Berkley 10 archers, 10 bills ; Will Sherington 8 archers,
10 bills ; Philip Hoby 100 pikes, 101 demi-hakes ; Rob. Boucher 3 archers,
7 bills ; John Gates 20 bills, 20 archers, 10 demi-hakes; Will. Sembarbe
8 billmen ; Nich. Simpson and 4 archers ; John Penne 6 archers, 6 bills ;
Urian Brereton 50 archers, 51 bills; John Welsborne 20 archers,
80 bills ; Dr. Chambre 6 archers, 10 bills ; Dr. Buttes 15 archers, 15 bills;
Alsop 1 archer, 2 bills ; Olif and 8 archers ; Alcok and 1 billman ;
Momford and 1 billman; Ferres 2 billmen. Totals, 807 archers; 181
demi-hakes, 380 pikes, 50 sprinkles, 1078 bills.
ii. In another hand (the same as § 3). — The lord Chamberlain
80 archers, 220 bills; the Vice Chamberlain 80 archers, 160 bills;
Sir William Paget 15 archers, 15 hagbuts, 30 pikes, 40 bills ;
Sir Percival Hart 24 billmen ; Sir Wm. Willoughby 10 archers,
40 bills ; Edw. Rogers 20 billmen ; Sir Humph. Foster 10 archers, 20
bills ; George Harper 12 archers, 24 bills ; earl of Rutland 20 archers, 60
bills; Sir Ric. Manours 20 archers, 60 bills ; Sir Ant. Kingston 60 archers,
288 bills ; Sir Wm. West 6 billmen ; Sir Thos. Jones 20 archers, 80 Welsh
spears, 40 billmen ; John Mason 6 billmen ; WTm. Raynesford 6 billmen ;
John Norres 6 billmen ; Ric. Grenway 6 b. ; Ric. Blunt 8 b. ; Thos.
Gyfford 6 a., 14 b. ; Edw. Hopton 6 a., 12 b. ; John Harman 2 a., 6 b. ;
Robt. Chester 9 b. ; John Raynesford 1 b. ; Thos. Horsman 2 b. ; John
Mayne of Kent 4a., 4b. ; Thos. Uvedall 3 b. ; Thos. Bernardeston 9 b. ;
Ric. Staverton 8 a., 9 b. ; Thos. Kempe 2 a. ; Wm. Morgan 6 a., 6 b. ;
Morgan Jones 10 b. ; Simon True 2 b. ; William Hunnyng 2 b. ; Geo.
Grenefild and his 2 servants, bills ; Geo. Nodes and his 2 servants, bills ; Jas.
Maperley 1 a. ; Eustace Sulyerd 4 a., 6 b. ; Sir John Williams 20 a., 40 b. ;
Geo. Owen 8 a., 8 b. ; John Ryther 8 b. ; Fras. Leke 20 a., 80 b. ; Kenelm
Digby 1 a., 1 b. ; Thos. Culpeper 8 a. 12 b. ; Thos. Cathern 6 b. ; Wm.
A very 1 a., 1 b. ; Roland Ridgley 1 a. 2 b. ; David Vincent and 2 b. ; Humph.
Orme and his man, bills; Hen. Plasshington and his man, bills; Nic.
Fortescue 4 a., 8 b. ; Robt. Wodde and his man, bills ; Ric. Sysill 6 a., 6 b. ;
Thos. Sternoll 2 demi-hakes on foot ; John Rowland and his man, bills ;
Arth. Worthington 1 b. ; Lewis ap Richard 1 tall billman ; Wm. Ashehurst
and his man, archers ; Roger Lygon 2 demi-hakes on foot.
Pp. 5.
5. " Officers of household appointed to attend upon the King's Majesty
his person in his own solde for the provision of his diet."
Giving the names0 of the officers with the number and description
(javelyns, archers, &c.) of the soldiers appointed to each in the several
departments of the Household, viz. the counting house (Thos. Weldon and
Sir Edinond Pecham's servants), bakehouse (John Hethe and two others),
pantry (John Jastlyne and another), cellar (Wm. Abbot, Hugh Askue and
* The names in the first four lists in this paper ore those in the household lists of § 1,
but almost none of those attending the Queen are named in § 1.
85 HI:M;Y vui. L6I
1544.
three others), buttery, waffrye, chaundrie, confeccionarie, ewrie, laundrie,
kitchen (Michael Wentwourthe, John Bricket, and five others, with three
children), boilingbouse, larder, accatrie, pultrie, scaldinghoose, pastrie,
squilliTi.', woodyard, ammerie, carttaker, and porters (\Vni. Knevet and
two others). Total officers 59; sen-ants 186. Classified total, showing
that of these 195 persons there an 12 demi-lances, 28 javelins, 2 northern
staves, 6 archers on horseback, 89 archers on foot, 107 bill men, and
1 handgun.
ii. " Officers of household appointed to be victuallers in the King his own
battle," viz. : —
Similar list for counting house (James Gaige and Ant. Birkes), etc., of
21 officers with 81 servants, of whom 10 are javelins, 15 archers on foot
and 27 bill men.
iii. "Officers of household appointed to be victuallers in the vaward,"
viz. :— Similar list of 14 officers (no counting house), with 16 sen-ants ; of
whom 4 are archers on horseback, 8 archers on foot, 1 javelin, and
22 billmen.
iv. " Officers of household appointed to be victuallers in the rearward,"
viz. :— Similar list of 12 officers (Robt. Pakenham and Hen. Temple in the
counting house) with 41 servants; of whom 4 are javelins, 18 archers on
foot, and 86 billmen.
v. " Officers of house-hold appointed to attend upon the Queen."
List of names of the officers in the various departments, viz., counting
house (Edm. Pechara, Win. Thyue, Jas. Button, Thos. Curssone, John
Turell), bakehouse, «tc. (as in $ i., with the addition of the pitcher house,
spicerie and the harbingers). Total 101.
Pp. 10.
B- °» 6. " Officers, artificers and soldiers appertaining to the King's Majesty's
tents, hales and pavilions."
Giving the names and wages of the master (Thos. Cawerden, at 20*. the
day) lieutenant (Ant. Anchor at 10s.), clerk comptroller (John Bernard at
2s.), clerk (John Cobyler at 18</.), yeoman (John Bredgys at 2*.), groom
(Thos. Hale at 18</.), and of the wardens of artificers, viz., the smith, joiner,
bedmaker, coffermaker, carpenter, bricklayer and mat maker. Also the
numbers and wages of captains (5), petty captains (5), wyfflers (6), drums
(4), fifes (2), "auncens " (2), surgeons (8), chaplains (2), gittorne on horse-
back (1), men of arms (4), demi-lances (82), light horsemen and javelins
(82), "tayllours" (89), carpenters (80), joiners (26), wheelwrights (18),
smiths (19), painters (12), coffermakers and cordwainers (9), bedmakers (3),
matmaker (1), overseers attending carts and store (8), and soldiers (267).
Signtd: Charlys Soffolk : Thomas Cauerden.
Pp. 8. Koch page signed by Suffolk.
276. THE REARGUARD.
R- °- [List of lords and of gentlemen arranged under names of counties,
with the number of horsemen and footmen supplied by each for the rear-
guard of the King's army in France. The names an as follows : — 1
The lord Privy Seal0 ; earls of Wourcestour°, Huntingdon0 and Bathe0,
bp. of Welles, lords Gray Wilton0, Powes° and Wyndesor°, the bp. of
Exeter, the dean and chapter of Exeter.
Beds. — Sir Fras. Bryan0, Sir John Seinct John0, Sir John Gascoigne,
Sir Thos. Rotheram0, Lewes Dyve, Gerarde Harvye, Sir John Mordaunt,
Thos. Dycons. Bucks.— Justice Baldewyne, Sir Ant. Lee°, Sir Robt.
• These names are marked with the letter - g (for gone or going?) prefixed.
166 85 HENRY VIII.
1544.
276« THE REAEGUARD— cont.
Dormar° with his son, Arthur Longvilde, Leonard Eeade, Eobt. Cheyney,
Geo. Gifforde, Wm. Fawkonar, John Conwaye, Ralph Gifford, Fras. Pygott,
Nic. Gifford, Kic. Willoughby. Rutland. — Edw. Sapcottes0. Dors. —
Sir Thos. Ponynges0, Sir Giles Strangweys0, Sir John Horssey0. Kent. —
John Norton of Norwodd0. Devon. — Sir Thos. Dennys, Sir Ric.
Grenfild*, John St. Legier0, Hugh Stukley0, Ric. Chidley0, Rog. Gifforde0,
Rog. Bluett0, Thos. Pomeroy0, Walt. Reyglegh, Hen. Beamount, John
Chichestre0. Ntht.— Sir Thos. Griffith, Sir Wm. Newenham0, Sir
Thos. Thressham0, Sir Robt. Kyrkham0, Ant. Catesby, Valentine
Knightley, John Hasillwoode, Humph. Stafforde0 with his fathers aid,
Thos. Brudenell, Robert Browne, Bobt. Catlyn, Thos. Cave, Vyllers.
Soms. — Sir Hen. Capell0, Roger Basing0, John Wyndham, John Drewes,
Robt. Leversage, Thos. Baumfield, Thos. Phillipps, Mr. Legh°, Sir Edw.
Gorge, John Sydenham, Fras. Stradling, John Light. Here/. — Sir Ric.
Vaughan, John Scydmour0, Nic. Fytton0, Geo. Cornwall0. Herts. — Sir
Hen. Parkar°with my lord Morley's men, Sir Ralph Verney de Pendeloo0,
Sir Ph. Butler, John Brokket. Glouc.— Sir Edm. Tharne, Sir Walt.
Dennys, Maurice Dennys0. Wane. — Sir Walter Smyth0, Sir Ric. Catesby,
Sir Foulk Grevylde0, Robert Throgmarton0. Wore. — Sir John Russell0.
Midd. — Sir Arthur Darcye°. Denbigh. — John Salisbury0, John Salisbury
the younger. Glam. — Sir Geo. Herbert0, Walter Herbert. Carm. — Wm.
Morgan0 of Newport.
In another hand. Northern horsemen 100. Footmen : — Chief officers
appointed to have oversight of the victuals 55 ; from the bps., lords, deans,
and gentlemen newly appointed 813 ; of bakers and brewers 650 ; Sir Ant.
Knevete's soldiers 200 ; from the sea 400 ; the Irishmen 200 ; out of London
200.
Totals given for each page. Grand total, horsemen 547, footmen 9,017.
Pp. 7. Endd. : 1544. The reregard.
277. ENGLAND, FRANCE, and the POPE.
R- 0. " Discorso di M. C. Tolomei sopra quello che potesse fare Papa
Paulo 3° per salute di se, delle cose sue et dello stato suo, 1'anno 1544,
Utrum il Papa si debba dichiare Imperiale o Francese. (Estratto)."
And, because among those who can hurt France is the King of England,
who, being leagued with the Emperor, sends this year new forces (gente)
against France, it appears to me that three things should be done. First,
the King [of France] to order an opposing army, as he did last year ; and,
as the French are very resolute against the English, there seems little to fear.
Secondly, to corrupt some great man about the King of England, who may
gradually dissuade him from this aggrandising of the Emperor, and open
some practise for the marriage of the King of Scotland's daughter with his
son, so that he may go more slowly against France. These two means to be
procured by the King of France. Thirdly, in the war between Scotland
and England, to aid the Scots and thus prevent the English crossing the
sea so strongly against France. This remedy should not only be provided
by the King but also assisted by the Pope. For why should not the Pope
aid the Catholics against the Heretics ? And, if he has often sent men and
money against the Infidels, why should he not send help against the
Heretics, who by the Church are held as worse than Infidels ?
Italian. Modern transcript from Rome, pp. 2. Headed as above.
* These names are marked with the letter " g" (for gone or going?) prefixed
35 HENRY VIII.
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1544.
278.
GRANTS is M.uun, 1544.
1. Eliz. Da vein. Livery of land* as
sister and heir of Win. Sabyan. Del.
Westm.." [primodie Marcii a° r.r.] Henrici
Octavi triceniino quinto." — 8.B. (Signed
//;/ Win. lord St John, J. Jiymlf and John
Setrtter.) Vat. p. 11, m. 18. (Dated,
1 March.)
2. George Node, serjeant at arms.
Grant, in fee, for 107/. 14*. 8<f., of Shepe-
hall iniinor, Hri t ., a pension of 5*. out of
Shcphnll rectory, and a pension of 13*. out
of Lecheworth rectory, Herts, which be-
longed to St. Albans mon. Westm., 23
Feb. 35 Hen. VIII. Del. Westm., 1 March.
— P.9. Pat. p. 13, m. 2.
3. Edw. Hosyer. Grant, in fee, for
:>(',:;/., of all lands in Preston Gobaldes,
Salop, all tithes in the township of Meredcn
and Le, Salop, a rent of 4*. there, all
tithes in the township of Okyngton, Salop,
and a tithe barn and croft adjoining in
Okyngton — Lyllethull ; also the rectory
of Mounteford alia* Monteford, Salop, and
barn called " le Barne place" in Montford,
leased to Thos. Gyfford — Brevode priori/.
s,il<>i>; and the advowson of the vicarage
of Mountford. Westm.. 21 Feb. 35 Hen.
VIII. Del. Westm., 1 March. — P.S.
Pat. p. 14. m. 14.
4. The King's Stamp. Commission to
the Duke of Norfolk and lord Privy Seal,
keeping for the time being the King's stamp
appointed to remain with the Council, to put
the said stamp and the signature of him
who shall for the time keep the stamp, with
the words " virtute regie commissionis," to
all bills made by virtue of a commission
dated Westm. 23 1 tie) March 35 Hen. VIII..
authorising Sir Wm. Paulett, lord Scynt
John, Sir Thos. Wryothesley lord Wryo-
thesley.Sir Ric.Riche and Sir Ric.Southwcll
to sell Crown lands, lead, prizes taken
from enemies, <tc., with the assistance
of the King's attorney and solicitor-
general and the attorneys and solicitors
of the Court of Augmentations, Duchy of
Lancaster .and Courts of Wards and Liveries
and of First Fruits and Tenths, and the
clerk of the Court of Augmentations. And
likewise to all bills made by virtue of a
commission dated f> May 35 Hen. VIII. (to
Sir Bic. Ryche, and Sir Ric. Southwell. Sir
Edw. Northe, Sir John Williams, Sir Thos.
Moyle, Wm. Whorwood. Walt. Hendle,
Hen. Bradshawe, and Wm. Staunford to
sell manors, <tc. within the survey of the
Augmentations and General Surveyors not
exceeding 40J. in yearly value) which the
King has not yet signed, viz.: — Bills for
Sir Rowland Hyll for a purchase, paying
1,012*. 4* 2</., Ant. Auger 80GZ. 12*. 3}</-.
Geo. Ludlowe 405J. 18</., Wm. Belfelde
2371. 15*. Old.. John Spencer 151*. 11*.,
Sir Wm. Paston 2071. 0*. Qd.. Sir Geo.
Herberte 1521. 18d.. John Beamonte
1,0401. it. 2J.,Thoo. Carter 1021., Leonard
Chamberlayn 400*.. Sir Thos. Moyle Mil.
0*. <JJ</.. John Podage and Lewis Dmvye
850*. 3*.. John Wyseman 297*. 10*. 10J..
Kath. and Thos. Addyngton 1,549*. 14*.
10*/., Thoa. Johns 110*. 6*.. Wm Stumpe
1.517*. I5*.2)d. John Apryce 770*. ai-/..
John Cokkes358*. 6«.5|d.,Kic. Aldeworth
251*. 8*. 4</.. John Taysburgh 987*. 15*.
Id. ; provided that these bills are sub-
scribed by four of the said commissioner* ;
also to all bills concerning exchanges and
sales signed by the Chancellor and two
others of the council of the Court
of Augmentations. This commission
to endure no longer than till Mid-
summer next. The reason given is
that the King is not in such perfect
health that he may conveniently attend to
the signing of so many hills, and he con-
siders the delay of them a hindrance both
to his subjects and to his own affairs.
Addressed to lord Chancellor Audelcy ;
Norfolk High Treasurer and Earl Marshal,
Suffolk President of the Council and Great
Master, Russell keeper of the Privy Seal,
Paget and Petre the two Principal Secre-
taries, Gage comptroller and chancellor of
the Duchy, and Ryche chancellor of Aug-
mentations. Del. Westm., 1 March 35
Hen. VIII.— SB. (CoumUrtiffiud by
Wriothetley, Jiiehe and Southwell.) In
Enylith. Pat. p. 15, HI. 32.
6. Sir Wm. Paulett lord Seynt John,
Sir Thos. Wryothesley lord Wryothesley,
Sir Ric. Riche, chancellor of Augmenta-
tions, and Sir Ric. Southwell, one of the
General Surveyors. Commission, during
the King's pleasure, to them and three
of them, to sell the King's lands and
lead, conclude with his subjects for
fines and " incombes" for leases, for
manumission of bondmen, and for sale of
wards ; the money arising therefrom to
be paid aa follows, viz., for possessions
within the surveys of the Court of Aug-
mentations, the Court of Exchequer and
the Duchy of Lancaster, to the treasurer
of Augmentations, and for poMMrioni
within the survey of the Court of General
Surveyors and prizes taken upon the sea
from the King's enemies, to the trea-
surer of the Chamber, and for possessions
within the survey of the Court of Wards
and Liveries to the general receiver of
that Court. Lands sold under this com-
mission (except messuages, etc.. to which
no lands are attached and manors. Ac . not
exceeding 40«. in yearly value) to be held of
the King and his successors in chief by
knights' service and a yearly rent equal
to one-tenth of the clear yearly value ;
and houses without lands, or lands not
worth in one entire manor, farm or other
yearly profit more than 40*.. to beheld in
free burgage. or by fealty and a yearly rent
of one-tenth of the yearly value, or by
knights' service and rent of a tenth, at
168
35 HENRY VIII.
1544.
278.
GRANTS IN MARCH, 1544 — con*.
the Commissioners' discretion. These
tenures to be contained in the letters
patent. Lands which came by attainder,
forfeiture or grant of any temporal
person shall not be charged with any
tenth as rent. No single manor, parsonage,
or other entire profit of more yearly value
than 100 mks. {to be sold, nor any parcel
of such. The certificates of the auditor
and officer of woods in whose office the
lands are shall be sufficient warrant for
the rate of sale. The price paid for these
sales, leases, <fec.. to be rehearsed in the
letterd patent. None of the honors, castles,
&c., which are reserved for the King's
common access, nor parks, forests or
chaces belonging to such, to be sold unless
the special suit for the same is declared to
the King. The Commissioners are not
to meddle with any exchange or mere
gift, or gift and sale mixed, or gift and
exchange mixed, or exchange and sale
mixed, concerning possessions within the
survey of the Augmentations, nor with
any mere gift or gift and sale mixed con-
cerning possessions within the survey of
the General Surveyors; which are to be
bargained for by the chancellor and
council of the Augmentations and by the
General Surveyors. The King's attorney
and solicitor general, the attorneys and
solicitors of the Courts of Augmentations,
Duchy of Lancaster, General Surveyors,
Wards and Liveries, and First Fruits and
Tenths, and the clerk of the Council of the
Augmentations, are commanded to attend
the Commissioners for the survey, pen-
ning, making, and examination of the
books, papers, &c., which are to be signed
by at least two of them.
The preamble states that, for the "great
surety" of himself, his succession and the
common wealth, the King intends to pass
in person into France against his ancient
enemy the French king, and also to
" noye, invade or defend the realm of
Scotland, and the malice of the inhabit-
ants of the same, our natural enemies, to
the which we have just and lawful title
and right, who always do imagine and
practise in our absence from time to time
to noye and destroy us, our realm and pos-
terity in the same " ; and for the accom-
plishment of this enterprise it is expedient
to prepare a mass of money by sale of the
King's possessions, because he will not at
present molest his loving subjects for
money unless thereto coarted. Del.
Westm., 1 March, 35 Hen. VIII.— S.B.
(mutilated). Pat. p. 15, m. 33. In English.
6. Sir John Russell lord Russell.
Grant of the fee simple of the manors
of Haverell, Horsham and Helyon in
Haverell, Suff., which, by pat. 20 May,
30 Hen. VIH., were granted to him and
his heirs in reversion after Anne, wife of
SirRic. Jernyngham, knight for the Body,
then deceased; to which Sir Kic. and
Anne the said manors were granted in
tail male, by pat. 25 May, 15 Hen. VIII.,
as parcel of possessions of Edw. duke of
Buckingham, attainted. Westm., 27 Feb.,
35 Hen. VIII. Del. Westm., 2 March.—
P.S. Pat. p. 10, in. 6.
7. Hen. Hayn, late of Blacketoryton,
Devon, labourer. Pardon for having. 26
March, 33 Hen. VIII., broken into the
house of JohnHerde at Erode Wodeweger,
Devon, put the said John and Mary and
William Herde and Joan Person in bodily
fear, and stolen 55s. in money, 18 silver
spoons worth 4/,., a sword worth 4s. and
dagger worth 2s. Westm., 28 Feb., 35
Hen. VIII. Del. Westm., 3 March.—
P.S. Pat. p. 10, 7». 1.
8. John Webster, of Bradfurth, Yorks.,
clothier. Pardon for having, in self
defence, killed Kic. Wright, of Bradfurth,
on 25 Dec. last, at Bradfurth. Westm.,
3 March. Pat. 35 Hen. VIII., p. 16,
m. 18.
9. Peter Deane, the King's servant.
To be a gunner in the Tower of London,
with I2d. a day. Westm., 3 March, 35
Hen. VIH. Del. Westm., 4 March.— P.S.
Pat. p. 13, m. 1.
10. Sir Chr. Morreys. To be lieutenant
general of all the King's ordnance and
munitions and other things of war in
England ; with 100 niks. a year from Lady
Day next. Westm., 3 March 35 Hen. VIII.
Del. Westm., 4 March.— P.S. Pat. p. 13,
m. 1.
11. Leonard VVarcop alias Carliell, one
of the King's heralds at arms. Lease of
the manors of Bussheby, Faceby and
Carleton, parcel of the lordship of Sherif-
hoton, Yorks. ; for 21 years ; at 251. 21d.
rent and 10s. increase. Westm., 20 Feb.
35 Hen. VIII. Del. Westm., 4 March.—
P.S. Pat. p. 14, m. 10.
12. Thos. ap Hoell ap D'd. Lease of
a watermill called Merforde Mill within
the lordship of Bromefelde and Yale, co.
Denbigh, in tenure of Lancelot Lother;
for 21 years ; at 61. 13s. 4d. rent and 8d.
increase. Del. Westm., 4: March 35 Hen.
VIII. — S.B. (Sif/ned by Daunce, Southwell
and Moyle.) Pat. 36 Hen. VIII., p. 18,
m. 40.
13. John Williams, elk. Grant of the
fifth canonry and prebend in Bristol
cathedral, void by resignation of Ric.
Browne, elk. Westm., 2 March 35 Hen
VHI. Del. Westm.. 4 March.— P.S.
14. Thos. Bacon, S.T.B., King's
chaplain. Presentation to the prebend in
Ely cathedral, void by death of John
Custans. Westm., 3 March, 35 Hen. VIII.
Del. Westm., 5 March.— P.S. Pat. p. I,
m. 29.
85 HENRY VIII.
I till
1511.
15. llobt. Stone*, yeoman of the Guard.
Fiat for his custody of 9|ac. of meadow
and a weir in Estebermeling aliai Est-
brunnling. and 1 rood of land in St. Elcyn
Weyres in Estferleigh, Kent, which Root.
Frenche, late fanner of the prioress of St.
Helen's, London, purchased for the priory
without licence ; for 21 years ; at 10*. 4<f.
rent and 4</. increase. Westm.. 5
March. 35 11. n. Mil.— S.B. (Signed by
Norfolk; and mtirkul ax Inj mninprite of
John Lambe and Tho*. Henle.) Pat. p. 4,
m. 81.
16. Sir Kdm. Tame, s. and h. of Sir
Edm. Tame, dec. Lease of all demesnes
of Fayreford manor. Glouc.. with a water-
mill and several water there called Culnc
Streme. leased to his said father G May,
24 Hen. VIII.; for 40 years from Mich.,
A.D. 1553, when his father's lease expires ;
at W. 13*. 4</. rent. Westm., 3 March,
35 Hen. VIII. Del. Westm., 6 March.—
P.8. Pat. p. 10, m. 5.
17. Thus. Hewett, elk. To be master
or prefect of the college of Holy Trinity,
of Pountfraict, Yorks., the place being
void by death. [Westm.], 5 March.
35 Hen. VIII. Del. Westm., 6 March.—
P.8. Pat. p. 15. m.21.
18. Wm. Godeman, merchant of Ches-
ter. Licence (in reward for his services)
to export 800 dykkers of tanned leather.
Westm., 19 Feb. 35 Hen. VIII. Del.
W«itm.. 6 March.— P.8. French lloli 30
Hen. VI II., m 5. In Englith.
10. Sir John Arundcll of Troryse,
Cornw. Lease of all lands within the site
of the park of Lyskerd, Cornw.. lately dis-
parked, parcel of the duchy of Cornwall,
and in the King's hands by the minority of
Prince Edward; for 21 years; at 18Z.
rent. Westm., 21 Feb. 35 Hen. VIII.
Del. Westm. . 7 March.- P.8. Pat. p. 10,
m. 1.
20. John Pykeryng. Lease of the
water mill in Aldburgh. Yorks., in the
King's hands by attainder of Margaret late
Countess of Salisbury; for 21 years; at
10*. rent and 3*. 4<i. increase. Del. Westm.,
7 March " anno subscripto."— S.B. (Signed
by Daunce, Southwell and Muyle.) Pat. p.
10, m. 5.
21. Jos. Vaughan. Lease of the corn
mill called Crokydmylle within the
lordship of English Huntyngdon, Heref.,
parcel of Buckynghams Landes; for 21
years; at 41*. 8d. rent and 20</. increase.
Del, Westm., 7 March 35 Hen V11I.-8.B.
(Signed by Daunce, Southwell and Moylt.)
Pat. p. \\rn.5.
22. Thos. Holcroft, an esquire for the
Body. Grant, in fee, for 450J. 10». W.. of
the house aud site, Ac., of the late mon.
of Valerolall, Chech., Connertley Grange
in Whitegate pariah. Cheab.. and certain
closes, Ac. (names and extent* given) in
Whitegate pariah, watte land lying beaide
the said mon. in \V hi legate parish, a pood
and fishery called NewePoolein Wbitcgate
parish, numerous lands (named* and de-
scribed and tenant* named) in Whi legate
parish, among which are parcel* of Con-
nersley and Ernealey granges, Bradforde
grange, and the water and fishery called
Bradforde Mylle Poole. a pond called
Petypole Dame and mere culled Okemere,
with the fishery of them in Whytegate
parish and in the forest of Delamere in
tenure of Sir John Done, the mill called
Bradforde My 11, and the grange called
Marlon Grange; all in Whitegate parish,
and fleffcrston grange in Wyvt-rham and
Whitegate, with lands (named) attached
to it Ownston mill in Wyverham and
Whitegate parish, and houses and lands,
named, in Over and Whitegate parish,
and the house called Erncsley House, in
Wyverham and Whitegate, — Valtroiall
mon. Westm.. 3 March, 35 Hen. VIII.
Del. Westm., 7 March.— P.8. Pat. p.
10, m. 7.
23. Ric. Grenewaye. Lease of (1) a
close of enclosed land called le Inneld
containing 800 ac. closes of pasture called
le Great Barley Close 80 ac. , and le Little
Barley Close. 40 ac.. and a warren of
coneys in Pykworth Inneld. Hull., in
tenure of John Love ; (2) all pastures in
Pikworth Owtefeild called Owtefeilde de
Pykworth. in tenure of llobt. Harrington ;
(3) lands called Shepepites in Awneby,
Line., in tenure of Fras. Browne, and
200 ac. of heath and 20 ac. of meadow in
Awneby, in tenure of Thos Folkingham ;
all which came to the King by the attain-
der of lord HuMsey. For 21 yean; at
rents of (1) 301. It. id., (2; 91., (3)
SI. 3*. 4</.. and 3«. 4d. increase. Westm. ,
24 Feb. 35 Hen. VIII. Del. Westm.. 8
March.— P^. Pat. p. 10. m. 3.
24. Nic. Corothers, "late one of our
sperers." Grant for life (in reward for
sen-ices in wars in Scotland and Ireland
and the last wars in France, where he was
maimed) of " the office or room of weyley-
ship and nottleyshipp of and within oar
town of Perith," Cumb., which Hen.
Swynburfne] now holds at a rent of 23*.
4d • together with the said rent. Westm ,
., March. 35 Hen. VIII. Del. Westm.,
8 March.— P.8. Pat. p. 15, m. 29. In
Eii'jlUh.
86. The dean and chapter of the
Cathedral of St. Peter, Westminster, and
their successors. Licence to alienate
Chesthunt rectory. Herto, to Ant. Dennye.
and mortmain licence to acquire lands to
the value of 401. yearly. Westm., 8
170
1544.
35 HENRY VIII.
278
GRANTS IN MARCH, 1544 — cont.
March, 35 Hen. VIII. Del. Westm., 9
March.— P.S. Pat. p. 14, m. 35.
26. John Lloyd. Lease of 50 ac. of
demesne lands in the town of Tennbe, and
two windmills and a watermill and a piece
of land at Waterhynche now rented at
10«., and a piece of land in the park there,
formerly in tenure of John Rycon, in the
town of Tennbe, co. Pemb.. parcel of
possessions of Jasper late duke of Bedford ;
for 21 years ; at 9i. 11s. 4d. rent and 2s.
increase. Westm.. 8 Feb.. 35 Hen. VIII.
Del. Westm., 9 March.— P.S. Pat. .15,
m. 19.
27. The mayor and burgesses of New-
castle upon Tyne. Grant, in fee, for 531.
7s. 6d., of the house of the late Black
Friars there, with the church, churchyard,
etc., including chambers in tenure of Kobt.
Davell, elk., and certain houses, &c., in
Newcastle upon Tyne belonging to the said
Friars. Westm., 7 March, 35 Hen. VIII.
Del. Westm., 10 March.— P.S. Pat. p. 9,
m. 37.
28. Ant. Guidotti, merchant stranger,
alias merchant of Florence or Southampton ,
alias merchant denizen, &c. Protection ;
to last for two years from the expiration of
similar letters patent granted to him 3
March, 34 Hen. VIII. Westm., 4 March,
35 Hen VIII. Del. Westm., 10 March.—
P.S. French Roll 36 Hen. VIII., m. 4
(where the term of duration is omitted).
29. John Pystor , a man at arms of the
rentinue of Calais. Lease of the demesne
lands and barton of Mere manor, Wilts,
parcel of the Duchy of Cornwall, with the
warren of coneys and fishery there ; for 21
years from the expiration of a lease 1 July,
28 Hen. VIII. to Thos. Chafyn ; at Bll. 10s.
rent and 10s. increase. Westm., 1 March,
35 Hen. VIII. Dei. Westm., 11 March.—
P.S. Pat. p. 10, m. 2 (dated 20 March).
80. Sir Thos. Seymour, the King's ser-
vant. To be keeper of the park of Farley
Hungerfordes, alias Farley Parke, and
of all woods in cos. Soms. and Wilts.,
both within and without the park, belong-
ing to the castle and manor of Farley
Hungerford ; keeper of waters and
fisheries both within and without the
park belonging to the same ; master of tbe
hunt of deer in the said park ; keeper of
the castle of Farley Hungerford, Wilts.,
called Farley Castell, and chief steward of
the hinds late of Sir Walter lord Hunger-
ford, attainted ; with stated fees. Westm.,
4 March, 35 Hen. VIII. Del. Westm., 11
March.— P.S. Pat. p. 10, m.4.
31. Sir Wm. Willoughby, the King's
servant. Grant, in fee (for the manor
and advowson of the rectory of Combes,
Buff., and for 540J. 5s. 6£d.), of the
reversion and rent reserved on a Crown
lease to Sir Chr. Willoughby, 20 March,
28 Hen. VIII., of the house, &c., of the
late mon. of Campsey, Suff., and demesne
lands there (names and extents given),
and a fishery and warren of coneys ; for
21 years ; at 13Z. 15s. Grf. Also grant of
the said house and lands in Campsey alias
Campessey in the parish of Aysshe, Suff.,
the lordship and manor of Campsey,
woods (named) of 19 ac. in Campsey, lands
late in tenure of Eobt. Lindesey and now
of John Fryer in Campsey and Aysshe,
rents and service due to Campsey manor
from the proprietor of Blaxhall manor
and from lands of Wm. Curson in Blax-
hall, Suff., lands called Valenes and all
lands of the manor of Valenes in Valenes
and Blaxhall leased by copy of court roll
to Campsey monastery, and lands in
Hawgh, Northlande and Blumwyll in the
parish of Acheston and Perham, Suff.,
leased by copy of court roll to Campsey
monastery ; also the advowson of the
rectory of Carleton alias Carelton, Suff.,
and of the chantry there ; — Campsey mon.
Westm., 8 March, 35 Hen. VIII. Del.
Westm., 12 March.— P.S. Pat. p. 14, m. 27.
32. John Donne, clerk, King's chap-
lain. Grant of the deanery of the
collegiate church within Wallingforde
castle. Westm., 20 Dec. 35 Hen. VIII.
Del. Westm., 12 March.— P.S. Pat. p.
15. m. 21.
ii. Signed bill for the above. Undated.
33. Wm. Cowley, one of the Stable.
To have " the offyce of meating of all
nianer of corne and greyne, salte, see
cole and all suche other lyke thinges to be
mesured uppon our Thames within the
precinct of our Towre of London and the
lybertye of the same, that ys to say from
the Towre Warfe unto Graves End on
both sides " ; from St. John Baptist's Day
last, with usual profits. Westm., 6
March, 35 Hen. VIII. Del. Westm , 12
March.— P.S. Pat. p. 17, m. 1.
34. Hie. Lee, the King's servant. To
be general receiver of the Court of Wards
and Liveries, with 66J. 13s. 4d. fee and
the usual profits. On surrender by
Philip Parys of pat. 2 (blank), 32
Hen. VIII., appointing him general
receiver of lands of the King's wards and
of fines for marriage licences of widows.
Westm., 26 Feb., 35 Hen. VIII. Del.
Westm., 13 March.— P.S. Pat. p. 9,
m. 37.
35. Paul, bp. of Bristoll. Grant of
the next advowson of a canonry or pre-
bend in Bristol cathedral. Westm., 12
March, 35 Hen. VIII. Del. Westm., 13
March. — P.S. Pat. p. 15, m. 20.
Eymer, XV., 17.
36. Giles Harryson, one of the grooms
of the Chamber, beer brewer, a native of
85 HENRY VIII.
171
1544.
the Emperors dominions. Licence to
keep twelve sen-ants notwithstanding the
Acts (cited), of 15 Hen. VIII. and 32 Hen.
VI II. regulating the employment of ser-
vants bj aliens. Westm., 9 March, 86
Hen. VIII. Del. Westm., 13 March.—
P.8. Pat. p. 15, m. 21.
37. Sir Thos. Arundcll. Lease of all
tolls of tin of the manors of Tewyngton.
Tewarvaylo, and Helston in Kerr , Cornw.;
for 21 years; at 201. rent and 6«. M.
increase. On surrender of a 21 years'
lease to him 5 Nov. 18 Hen. VIII.
Wostm., 12 March. 35 Hen. V II 1 . Del.
Westm., 13 March.— P.8. Pat. p. 15,
m. 21.
38. Sir John Gostwyke. Grant in
fee, for 1571. 6*., of Goldyngton manor,
Beds., lands at the south part of Kynges
Meade, in Goldyngton parish, in tenure
of Wui. Bowrn, and lands in Goldyngton
parish in tenure of Robt. Warreyn—
Xewiifham priory ; a messuage, <tc., in
the parish of St. Nicholas Oleff, London,
in tenure of Ralph Symondcs — thrittc-
churche priory, London ; and a pasture
called Wetherswell, in Cardyngton. and
Wylshomsted, Beds., in tenure of Wm.
Ardryn — Wardon. Westm., 7 March,
35 Hen. VHI. Del. Westm., 13 March.—
P.S. (Injured). Pat. p. 18, m. 5.
39. Robt. Colingewood, the King's ser-
vant. Grant of the room of " crowkep-
ing '' with 2d. a day from Christmas last,
payable by Sir Brian Tuke. treasurer of
the Chamber. Westm., 1 March, 35 Hen.
VIII. Del. Westm., 13 March.— P.S.
In English.
40. Sir John Rogers, the King's ser-
vant. Grant, in fee, for 738J. 18*. 5<i., of
a messuage with certain common of pas-
ture, &c.,in Saint Mary,Blanforde, Dors.,
in tenure of John Harvest — St. Mary'*,
Winchester; with all other possessions of
St. Mary's there. Also two messuages,
<tc., in tenure of Alan Diverse and
Wm. Shipman in Carleton, Dors., —
Nctleij, Hand ; and all other possessions of
Netley in Carleton. Pymperne manor,
Dors. , with all lands in tenure of John Selby
in Pymperne, and woods called Estwoodde,
12 no., and Shawe Wcode, 10 oc., in
Pymperne — Bremmer priory, Hantt ; the
chief messuage and farm of Hemsworth,
Dors., in tenure of Robt. Revys, — Mylton
alitts Myddelton ; and all other posses-
sions of Mylton in Hemsworth. Estwyt-
waye manor in the Isle of Purbeck, Dors.,
lands in tenure of John Frye in the
parishes of St. Mary de Blandforde and
Blandford Forumer (tie). Dors. — Shene
priory, Surr. ; and the house, Ac., of the
late Black Friars in Melcombe Regis.
Westin., 11 March, 35 Hen. VIII. Del.
Westm., 14 March.- P.S. Pat. p. 14. m.
25.
41. Emanuel Lucar, citizen and
merchant of London. Grant, in fee, for
6861. 13*. 4<f., of the manor of Blackeford
alias Tyvyngton, Soms., — Montague
priory ; the manor, farm and tenement of
Maydcnbroke. Boms., — Jlotpital of St.
John of Hrifjrjriratcr ; the Kite, Ac., of the
late priory of Franciscan Friars in Brigge-
water ; the manor of Overstowey alias
Friron, Soms., a water mill in Overutowey
in tenure of John Marshe, and the chief
mansion of Overstowey alias Friron and
lands in Overstowey parish in tenure of
John Olyver — St. John of Driggevater ;
and all possessions of St. John's in the
parishes of Overstowcy, Netherstowey.
SJtogursey, Croeume and Addiscombc.
Soms. Also woods called Barley Wood,
22 oc., in the parishes of Selworthy and
Luffcom — Mountayut; and Frecrs Wood,
115 ac., in the parishes of Overstowey.
Stogursy. Netherstowey, Crocame and
Addiscoinbe — St. John's. Westm., 10
March, 35 Hen. VIII. Dtl. Westm.. 15
March.— P.S. Pat. p. 9, m. 35.
42. Edm. Mordaunt. Grant, in fee,
fur G48Z.. of the lordship and manor of
Stannesgate and the rectory and advowson
of the vicarage of Steple. Essex, with
appurtenances in Stannesgate, Uomesey.
Tyllingham, Steple, Tolleshnnt Tregos,
Maiden, Typtre, Woodham Mortymer and
Magna Tottam, Essex — St. John's of
Jerusalem. Westm., 10 March, 35 Hen.
VIII. Del. Westm., 16 March.— P.S.
Pat. p. 9, m. 88.
43. Sir Ric. Lyster. chief baron of the
Exchequer, and Wm. Thorpe. Grant, in
fee, for 38U. 9*. 11</., of Lcckford manor.
Hants — St. Mary « num.. Winchester; a
pension of 20«. out of the rectory or pre-
bend of Leckford. and the advowson of
the said rectory or prebend, and all
possessions of St. Mary's in Leckford.
Also all lands in Thorp parish, NotU, in
tenure of John Thorpe — St. John's of
Jerusalem and the preceptor y of le Kyle.
Line. Westm.. 7 March, 85 Henry VIII.
Del. Westm. 15 March.— P.S. Pat.
p. 14, m. 29.
44. Hugh Appare. Grant, in fee, for
3391. 15«. Id., of the manor, rectory and
advowson of the vicarage of Button.
Heref.— St. John's of Jerusalem and the
preceptory of Dynmor. Herf. Also grant
to the said Hugh and Eleanor his wife, m
fee to the said Hugh, of the chief mansion
or site of the manor of Upledon alias
Templecourte In Bosbury parish, Heref..
with a pasture called Newemedow and a
water mill in Bosbury. and all demesne
lands of Upledon manor, in tenure of Ant.
Washeboume and Anne his wife — St.
172
1544.
85 HENRY VIII.
278-
GRANTS IN MARCH, 1544 — cont.
John's of Jerusalem and the preceptory of
Dijnmor. Westm., 12 March, 35 Hen.
Vill. Del. Westm., 15 March.— P.S.
Pat. p. 14, m. 33.
45. Sir Bobt. Bowys, the King s
Councillor. Annuity of 100J. Westm.,
12 March, 35 Hen VIII. Del. Westm.,
15 March.— P.S. Pat. p. 15, m. 12.
46. Sir William Sydney. Ratification
(on his behalf) of an order made by the
commissioners of sewers for the county of
Kent, who were appointed by pat. of 28
March, 32 Hen. VIII., as follows :—
The certificate of Sir Thos. Moyle, Jas.
Hales, serjeant at law, Edw. Thwaytes,
Thos. Harlakendon, John Tuck, Wm.
Qoldewell, Roger Home, Peter Heyman
and Thos. Stregull, commissioners of
sewers within the county of Kent, of certain
decrees by them ordained at a session of
sewers kept at Asshetisforde, 26 Sept. 34
Hen. VIII., before them, viz. : — That such
water as heretofore has been sewed at the
gutt called Appuldore Gutt shall be sewed
and have his course through the place called
the Arrowehed to the water called Chanell;
and that it shall be lawful to the expendi-
tor of the wateringe in Eomney Marsh
called theFyve Waterynges, and the sworn
men of the same, to make " such guttes,
pynne bridges and other things " in such
places as seem convenient for sewing of the
water within the limits of the Five
Waterynges. And as the water which
sewed at Appuldore Gutt shall now have
his course through the ground of Sir Wm.
Sydney called Woodroof , at a place called
the Arrowehed, the land owners within
the Fyve Waterynges of Romney Marsh
shall make " such guttes, pynnokes,walles,
bankes, dammes and other provisions and
fenseis that the water shall be kept in his
direct course " through the said lands of
Sir Wm. Sydney, so that the land may not
be injured by insufficient sewing. And
the said land owners shall not be bound to
make or repair any pynnokes or guttes
except " the gutt at the Arrowehed. the
pynnoke at the Hoke Chapell Wall and
the great gutt sewing into the sea."
The said landowners shall make a gutt in
the wall called Chapell Hoke Wall, bet ween
the Arrowehed and the sea, lest the sea
gutt or sea wall shouldchance tobreakand
drown the "inne landes" or grounds of
the said Sir William ; and shall maintain
so many gutts and sluices " at the side of
the Chanell and at the sea side there " as
may always convey away the waters both
within Sir William's land and their own,
and shall recompense Sir William and his
tenants within eight weeks for any damage
they may do in cleansing the water courses ;
and if for the purpose of such cleansing
they suffer any salt water to come in, and
it shall happen to overflow the land, they
shall make recompense. If the land-
owners let in any water out of Romney
Marsh into the lands of the said Sir
William, they must first cleanse away the
freshwater in the water course there, so
that the said lands may not be "sur-
rownded, drowned or overflowen ' ' by the
overfilling of the gutt. The said land-
owners shall, within eight weeks after
making the " gutt, sewer or sluice '' in the
lands of the said Sir William, pay for the
ground taken " according to their ancient
custom and statutes of Romney Marsh,"
to be repaid if hereafter any other way is
taken for sewing the same water. Within
one year the said landowners shall make
and maintain a substantial bridge " as well
to carry with horse, cart or wain as to drive
over the said sewer, sluice or water
course " from the one parcel of Sir
William's land called the Longe Damme to
another piece called the Duckhope. Sir
William or his tenants may demand
recompense for any injury caused by the
negligence of the said land owners of the
bailiff of Romney Marsh, and the bailiff
shall pay for it within forty days and shall
have authority to levy scots within the
Fyve Waterynges for the amount. In
default, Sir Wm. or his tenants may
distrain upon lands within the said Fyve
Waterynges.under conditions specified.&c.
Hampton Court. 8 March, 35 Hen. VIII.
Del. Westm.,15 March.— P.S. (Mutilated) .
In English. Pat. p. 17, m. 1.
47. John Cresner, junior, alias of the
Household, alias John Cresnar of Morley,
Norf . Fi»t for his protection ; going in
the retinue of Henry earl of Arundell,
deputy of Calais. Westm., 12 March,
35 Hen. VIII. Del. Westm., 15 March.
— P.S. (Arundel's seal gone). French
Roll 36 Hen. VIII., m. 4.
48. John Deane, of London, mercer,
alias merchant. Fiat for his protection ;
going in the retinue of Hen. earl of
Arundell, deputy of Calais. Westm., 12
March, 35 Hen. VIII. Del. Westm.. 15
March. — P.S. (ArundeVs seal gone).
French Roll 36 Hen. VIII., m. 4.
49. Geo. Claton, elk. Grant of the
canonry and prebend in Beverley college,
Yorks., commonly called St. Andrew's,
void by promotion of the King's chaplain,
George Dey, to be bp. of Chichester.
Westm., 8 March 35 Hen. VIII. Del.
Westm., 16 March.— P.S. Pat. p. 14,
TO. 30.
50. Wm. Sainctbarbe, of the Privy
Chamber. Licence to retain the collegiate
and parish church or provostry of the
house or college of St. Edmund of New
Sarum, which he holds by gift of John
bp. of Sarum. Westm., 14 March 35
Hen. VIII. Del. Westm., 16 March.—
P.S. Pat. p. 15, m.19.
36 HKNK\ VIII.
1544.
61. William lord Howard and lady
Margaret bis wife. Grant (or life of the
late priory of monks of St. Mary Magda-
lene of Barnestapoll <ili<u Barntaple,
Devon, the manors of Barncstapoll.Pylton,
Stretchton and Ingestowe alint Instowe.
Devon ; the rectory and ailvowson of the
vicarage of Barnestapoll ; two wator mills
called Port Myllcs in litirnestapoll and
Pylton ; woods called Monke \Voode in
Marwood and Yernewoodd in Pylton. and
all lands in Ingestowe; pensions of 100*.
oat of Barnestapoll vicarage, 100*. out of
the rectory of Oeorgeham alim Hame St.
George's, 80*. out of the rectory of All
Saints of Fremyngton, and 40*. out of the
castle, lordship or manor or borough of
Barnestapoll ; with all appurtenances of
the premises in Barnestupoll, Pylton,
Bradford. Strechton, Wetherige, Delbrige,
Fullingcote, Nethercotc, Instowe, Colle-
cote, Marwood, Crede, Georgeham alia*
liamc St. George's, West Ansty. Wolley,
Downe, tihyrewell, Hcawnton Poncher-
don. Esthakendon, Berynerber, Chala-
combe. Langtre, Kyntesbury, Keymlonde,
Stoke Hyvers, Pottyngdon and Freming-
ton. Devon. All which premises belonged
to the said priory, and were granted to
the said William and Margaret in tail,
with remainder to the heirs of the body
of the said Wm., by pat. 9 March 29
Hen. VIII. ; and are now in the King's
hands for term of the life of the said Wm.
and Mnrg. by reason of their attainder for
misprision of treason.
Also grant, for life, to the said William
lord Howard of the manor or lordship of
Bidlington, Suss., the manor or lordship
and advowson of the church of Bokham
Parva, Surr., the manors or lordships of
Leffy, Ketilberg, and Stantrethall and
advowson of the church of Ketilberg. Suff.,
lands called Bourehowse in Boxforth and
Foisted. Suff., lands in Naylande, Suff.,
annuities of 47J. 7*. 9rf. out of the manors
of Snape and Alderborowe, Suff.. and It/,
out of the manor of Sybton aliat Sybeton,
Suff., payable by Thos. duke of Norfolk,
and his heirs ; and all appurtenances of
the premises in Bidlington, Suss., in
Bokham Parva, Surr., and in Bukkeshall,
K. -ilberg, Bretenham, Hecham, Box-
forth, Foisted. Nayland and Sybton nlia$
Sybeton, Suff. All which were granted
to the said Wm. for life by Thos. duke of
Norfolk, and are now in the King's hands
for term of the life of the said Wm. by
reason of his attainder. With the issues
from Lady Day 33 Hen. VIII.
Also grantto the said Wm. lord Howard
and lady Margaret his wife, of the late
priory of Reigate. Surr., of lands called
lez demeane landes of the said late priory
of Reigate and Westhumble. Surr., the
manors of South wyke and Kstbroke,Suss.,
the rectories and advowsons of the
vicarages of Dorking and Capell, Surr..
and the rectory of Mikolham. Surr., all
which belonged to Reigate priory ; and
all poesessions of that priory in Reigate.
Dorking. Horley, Becneworth. U at ton.
Capell. WMthumble.Mikelham.Fletcham.
Lethered, Mytfelde. Lingfteld. Bukland.
Lee, Borstowe, Hedley, Ayshestede, W&J
ton super Montem.and Home. Surr .and
in Southwick Kstbroke and Bolney.Suu.,
and elsewhere. All which were gr;
to the Kftid Wm. and Marg. in tail, »ith
remainder to the heirs of the body of the
said Wm., by pat. (day and year blank)
Hen. VIII., and were lately in the King ,
hands for the life of the said Wm. and
Marg. by reason of their attainder ; and
afterwards were granted by the King to
the said Marg. for life, and now again are
in the King's hands by surrender of the
• aid Marg. With the issues since March
33 Hen. VIII. Westm., 11 March
35 Hen. VIII. Del. Westm., 17 March.—
P.S. Pat. p. 4, m. 17.
52. Gerard Hynk, of London,
of all tenements and cottages which be-
longed to the late duchess of Somerset in
Newgate, Newgate Alley. Myddell Alley
andTuttes Alley. London ; for 21 yean;
at III. 2*. rent, and IM. increase. Del.
Weatm , 18 March 3-j Hen. VIII.-8.B.
{Siijned l>y Dannre. Southicell and Moylt.)
I'at.p. 9, m. 39.
63 Sir John Russell lord Russell,
keeper of the Privy Seal. Lease of the
manor of Southwitholme. Line., and free
rents amounting to I*.'*, and a pair of
spurs out of lands (specified and tenant*
named) there, which belonged to John
lord Hussey, attainted ; for 21 years ; at
108*. 2<f. rent and 10*. increase. \Ve*tm.
14 March 35 Hen. VIII. Del. Westm.,
18 March.— P.S. Pat. p. 14, m. 29.
54. Sir Ric.WyllyamsrtJui* Crumwell,
the King's servant. To be constable and
janitor of Barkley Castle, Glonc., keeper
of the park called le Castell Parke with
le Wurthye inclosed therein, paler of the
said park, and keeper of the woods of
Hinton called Cheslandez and Redwoodde.
keeper of the stags and deer in the park
and woods, and master of the hunt of
game therein ; in as full manner as Jas.
Barkley or Sir Thos. Barkley held these
offices; from the time of the attaint!
Thos. Crumwell late earl of Essex. With
the herbage and pannage of the said park
and woods, the pasture of Hampstalles
lately enclosed in the said park.a meadow
called Castell Meade and fishery of
Smythmore. Glouc , together with the
fishery of le Gale in Severn within the
lordship aforesaid. Westm.. 7 March 85
Hen. VIII. M. Westm., 18 March. -
P.S. Pat.p. 17. *». 31.
55. Robert Stapleton. Grant, in fee,
for 370J. 2*. OW . . of the reversion of lands
leased by Richard late prior of Helaugh
174
1544.
35 HENRY VIII.
278-
GRANTS IN MARCH, 1544 — cont.
alias Helagh Parke, co. City of York, to
Simon Mawkyswell and Eliz. his wife and
to Margaret widow of Thos. Cowper, in
Esedyke, co. City of York, and rents
reserved on these leases. Also grant of
other lands specified (and tenants named)
in Esedyke and in Wighill alias Wighall,
co. City of York, the reversion of Wighall
rectory, leased by pat. 7 Aug., 28 Hen.
VIII. to Sir Chr. Hales for 21 years, and
the rent reserved on that lease, and the
advowson of the vicarage of Wighall
— Helaugh priory. Also meadow called
Nungarthes in Esedyke, within Wighall
parish, late in tenure of Chr. Stapleton —
Synnyngthwayte nunnery. Westm., 12
March 35 Hen. VIII. Del. Westm., 18
March.— P.S (Much injured.) Pat 36
Hen. VIII., p. 18, m. 1.
66. Giles Worsseley. Grant, in fee,
for 759J. 19s. 2d., of the manor of Asshesey
in the Isle of Wight, Hants, with
appurtenances in Asshesey and New-
churche ; lands called Kirknlelys and le
Howe in Asshesey, within Newchurche
parish, in tenure of the said Giles and
Eliz. his wife ; a messuage, &c., in le
Ride, within the same parish, leased to
Wm. Toprey. and woods called Down
Coppe (12 ac.), Lyonhowsbache Copp (2
ac.), Lymkill Coppyes (1J ac.). Inwoodde
Coppis (21 ac.), Scrowd "Coppis (21 ac.),
Kikgarden Copp (8 ac.), Inwood (13 ac.)
and Hilles Copp (2J ac.), in Asshesey, in
the parish of Newchurche ; Wherwell
mon. Westm.. 21 March 35 Hen. VIII.
Del. Westm., 20 (sic) March.— P.S. Pat.
p. 14, m. 21.
57. Sir Henry Parker lord Morley.
Grant, in fee, for 797Z. 17*. 10£d., of the
manor of Tydenhowebery alias Tyden-
houbery, Herts — Bury St. Edmund's
mon.; Morehall manor, Herts. — Merton
priory, Surr. ; the manor of Monkysburye
alias Halyngburye, Essex — Barmondsey
mon.. Surr. ; the farm called Wekeham-
hall in Stortford, Fernham and Albury,
Essex and Herts, which belonged to
Gertrude Courtney late marchioness of
Exeter, attainted; lands in the parish
of Tolleshunt Knyghtes, Essex, called
Stormesland altos Abbottes Crofte Cow-
chesland and Cowchesgrove — St. Osithe's
and Thos. earl of Essex, attainted ; with
appurtenances in Tedenhoweberye alias
Tedenhouberye, Thorley and Morehall,
Herts, and in Monkesburye alias Halyng-
burye, Halingbury Magna. Halingbury
Parva and Tolleshunt Knyghtes, Essex.
Also woods of 9J ac. called Sperthis
Grove, Walters Grove, and Patmors
Grove in Tedenhoweburyo. Sabryche-
worthe, Thorley and Stortford — Bury
St. Edmund's ; Lomes Grove and Celis
Grove, 7J ac., in Morehall, Thorley,
Stortford and Sabrycheworth — Merton ;
Tolgrove, Lyvery Coppice and Mawkins
Coppice in Stortford, Farnham and
Albery, 17 ac. 1 rood, which belonged to
the late Marchioness ; and Cowches
Coppice, 14 ac., in Tolleshunt Knyghtes
and Salcote — St. Osithe's and Thos. earl
of Essex. Westm., 12 March 35 Hen.
VIII. Del. Westm., 20 March.— P.S.
Pat. p. 14, m. 23.
58. Kic. Garforthe, of Kyldwyke, in
the West Riding, Yorks., husbandman.
Pardon for his share in the murder
(described) of Hugh Blakey, whom he and
Nic. Johnson, of Button under Sonne, in the
West Riding, milner, 3 May 35 Hen.VIII.,
by the incitement of Thos. Blakey, of
Newhall in Sutton under Sonne, gentle-
man, attacked at a place called Hegh Yate
in Glusebnrne in the West Riding.
Westm., 12 March 35 Hen. VIII. Del.
Westm., 20 March.— P.S. Pat. p. 14, m. 32.
59. Anthony Bonevix, of London,
merchant. Licence, notwithstanding the
proclamation of 18 Dec. last against im-
porting French wares, to bring out of
France in the Portingale ship named
Santa Maria Ditonigma, of 80 tons bur-
then, 37 packs of canvas, £ pack of canvas
and white cloth, 81 baletts of Lyon
thread, one little pack of packing thread,
22 pieces of dry prunes in pipes,
puncheons or hogsheads, 4 " drie fattes
of combes," 2 bales of short silk, and (for
his own household) one sack of feathers
for beds, ten small chests of pears and
fruits in conserve, and five barrels of
pippins. Westm., 17 March 35 Hen. VIII.
Del. Westm., 21 March.— P.S. French
Roll 36 Hen. VIII., m. 5. In English.
60. John Penven, elk., the King's
chaplain. Presentation to the rectory of
Burne with the annexed chapel of
Barham, Kent, Cant, dioc., void by the
promotion of the King's councillor, Nich.
Heth, to the episcopal dignity. Del.
Westm., 21 March 35 Hen. VIII.— S.B.
61. Wm. Mylward. Lease of all rents
of assise of free and customary tenants
and lands held by copy of court [roll]
and perquisites of courts of the manor of
Busehey, Herts, parcel of possessions
of Margaret late countess of Sarum,
attainted ; for 21 years ; at 281. 13s. l^d.
rent. Westm . 9 March 35 Hen. VIII.
Del. Weetm. , 22 March.— P.S. Pat. p. 14,
TO. 22.
62. Maurice Dennys, the King's ser-
vant. Grant, in fee, for 536Z. 14s., of the
site, &c., of the late house of Augustinian
Friars in Bristol, a close within the site
in tenure of Thos. Wynsmore and all
lands within the said site ; the manor of
Sutton Athene, Kent, in tenure of Nic.
Statham. with appurtenances in Sutton
Athene, Ashe juxta Kyngesdowne, and
35 HENRY VIII.
17.'
ir.ll.
Edenbridge, Kent, with the chapel of
Button Athene, also leased to Statham —
St. John't of Jerutalem. Westm., 17
March 8.5 Hen. VIII. I hi. Westm.. 22
March.— P.8. Pat. j>. 14, m. 22.
63. Nic. Heith, bp. of Rochester,
now bp. elect of Worcester, tho King's
councillor. Licence, from Christmas lost
to Christmas which shall be in the year
1548, to retain, together with his bishop-
ric of Worcester, the rectory of Shorhatn
with the annexed chapel of Otford and
the rectory of Cleve, Kent, which he now
holds. Westm. . 18 March 3 > lien. VIII.
Del. Westm . 22 March.— P.8. Pat. p. 11,
m. 17. Itymer, XV. 18.
64. Bishopric of Worcester. Man-
date to the Lord Chancellor to make oat
writs for restitution of the temporalities
cf the bpric. of Worcester, void by
resignation (of John Bell, $ ii.). to the bp.
of Rochester, whom tho King has trans-
lated thereto. Westm., 18 March 35
Hen. VIII. Del. Westm., 22 March.—
P.S.
ii. Writs, as above, addressed to the
escheators of cos. Wore., Glouc., Warw.
and Midd. Pat. p. 4, HI. 18. Itymer, AT.,
18.
65. Nic. Heith. late bp. of Rochester
and now bp. electof Worcester.the King's
councillor. Custody of the temporalities
of the bpric. of Worcester in the King's
hands by the resignation of John Belle,
last bp., with the issues from 22
Nov. last, and with the advowhons of
churches, appointment of officers, Ac.
\\ tm., 18 March 35 Hen. VIII. Del.
Westm., 22 March.— P.S. Pat. p. 11, m.
17. Jlymcr, AT. 17.
66. Ric. Richardson. King'schaplain.
Presentation to the parish church of
Chelsey. Midd.. Westm. dioc., void by
the attainder of Lark. Westm., 18
March 35 Hen. VIII. Del. Westm. 23
March.— P.S. Pat. p. 14. m. 30.
67. Sir Wm. Poulet lord Seynt John,
Sir Thos. Wriotheeley lord Wriothesley,
Sir Ric. Riche chancellor of Augmenta-
tions, and Sir Ric. Southwell one of the
General Surveyors. Commission during
the King's pleasure (with the same pre-
amble as Grant 5), to them and three of
them, to sell the King's lands, lead and
prizes taken from his enemies and
arrested goods of enemies, conclude with
his subjects for fines and incomes for
leases, for manumission of bondmen and
for sale of wards ; the money arising
therefrom. Ac. (to be ditpoted at in
Grant 5). Lands sold under this com-
mission which came to the King by the
Act of Suppression of 27 Hen. VIII. or
by reason of any surrender or gift of any
ecclesiastical person (except messuages,
etc., whereto no lands appertain other
than came to the King by the said Act)
to be held of the King and hu •accessor*
in chief by knights' service and a yearly
rent amounting to one-tenth of the
clear yearly value ; and messuages. Ac.,
without lands (other than came to the
King by the said Act) to bo held in free
burgage or by fealty only ; and all other
lands .other than came to the King by
the said Act or surrender or gift, and
other than messuages, do., without
lands) to be held by knights' service. The
tenures to be contained in the letters
patent. No single manor, parsonage or
other entire profit of more yearly value
than 100 inks, to be sold nor any part of
such. 1 he certificates of the auditor and
officer of woods in whose office the lands
are, shall be sufficient warrant for the
rate of sale. Sums paid for such sales,
leases, Ac , to be rehearsed in the letters
patent, and tho bills and warrants for
these letters patent to be signed by the
King. No honors, cast lee, Ac. (at in
Grant 5). The commissioners not to
meddle with any exchange or mere gift, or
gift and sale mixed or gift and exchange
mixed or exchange and sale mixed ; which
are to be bargained for by the Chancellor
and Council of the Augmentations. The
King's attorney. &c. (to (jive attendance at
in Grant 5). Del. Westm.. 23 March 35
Hen. VIII.— 8.B. Cminterrigned by St.
John, Wriothetley, Ifiche and Southvdl
In Englith. Pat. p. 15, HI. 31.
68. Sir Ralph Sadleyr, the King'*
councillor and Ellen his wife. Grant,
in fee to the said Sir Ralph, for 1,000
inks., of the site, Ac., of the late college of
Westbury super Trym, Glouc.. and all
its possessions in England, Wales and
the Marches, viz. :— The manor or lord-
ship of Westbnry, Glouc., with appur-
tenances in Westbnry, Shyrehampton,
Thyrdlande and Canford. Glouc. ; the
manors or lordships of Dowdeswell, Fox-
cott, Turkedene, Wormyngton. Lange-
borowe, Holley, Goodrynghill. Clyfton.
and Aylemondestre. Glouc., and of
Asleley. Shelve aliat Shelke. Monehills
and Grovcley aliat Monchilles, Wore.;
lands in Cough ton. Warw., and Al-
churche, Wore. ; the lordship or manor
of Hereford. Warw.. and of Astonterall
and Northmorton. Berks; the rectories
of Westbury. Glouc , of Kemsey. Wore.,
and of Hembury. all lands in Hembnry.
Lanrandweston and Auste. Glouc.. and
the advowsons of the vicarage* of West-
bury. Hembury. Lauransweston. Auste
and Kemsey ; the site and all possessions
of the late hospital of St. Laurence
beside Brystoll ; lands in Overwike,
Netherwike and Hennewick. Clone. '«>,
in Hambury and Breedon. Wore., in Up-
ton and Ryhall Wore and in Radewyke.
176
85 HENRY VIII.
1544.
278.
GRANTS IN MARCH, 1544 — cont.
Glouc. ; a chief messuage in Sodbury,
Glouc. ; lands in Inkbarough, Wore.;
a chief messuage in Paxforde, Wore. ;
and lands in the cities and suburbs of
Worcester and Bristol. In as full
manner as John Barlo, late dean of the
said College.held them on. 1H Feb. 35 Hen.
VIII. Subject to certain stated charges.
Westm.. 22 March 35 Hen. VIII. Del.
Westm.. 24 March.— P.S. (Mutilated.)
Pat. p. 12, m. 2.
69. Ric. Worseley, the King's servant.
To be captain, constable, and janitor of
Caresbroke Castle in the Isle of Wight,
steward, surveyor, receiver and bailiff of
all the King's lands in the said Isle,
master of the hunt of deer both within
the forest there and in the whole Isle,
and keeper of the park of Caresbroke,
vice Thos. Cromwell late earl of Essex,
attainted ; with fees of 32Z. 2s. 8d. and
profits as enjoyed by the said Earl, or
James Worsley. Also grant of an
annuity of 61. 13*. 4d. ; and 80 loads
yearly of loppes, toppes and bowces and
wyndefalles within the forest of Brode-
wood alias Bordwood, in the said Isle.
Westm., 20 March 35 Hen. VIII. Del.
Westm., 24 March.— P.S. Pat. p. 12, m. 5.
70. Thos. Hopson. Grant, in fee
(for Tybourne manor and lands in Mary-
bone, Padyngton and the parish of St.
Margaret in Westminister sold to the
Crown 6 Feb. 35 Hen. VIII., and for
203Z. 15s. lOd. already received of the
issues of the same before that date, and
for 261J. 11*. llrf.), of Nyngewood manor
and Thorley rectory, with the advowson
of the vicarage, in the Isle of Wight,
Hants., lands in Northamsted in Shalnete
parish, Hants., in tenure of Thos. Pace,
and lands in Esthampsted in Shalnete
parish in the said Isle in tenure of Robt.
Urry; and all apputtences of the premises
or of the said mon. in Nyngewood,
Debbourne. Willingham, Brixton, Fresh-
water, Shorwoll, Shalnete, Thorley and
Southdown in the said Isle— Christchurch
Ticyneham. Also the grange of Hamp-
stedes in Shalnete parish, leased to Wm.
Frenche and Laur. and John his sons,
and the site of Shaldecombe manor, in
the Isle of Wight, and the lands in the
parishes of St. Nicholas within Carisbroke
Castle, Freshewater and Shalflete leased
with it to Wm. Porter — Quarre; except
tithes upon lands of Thos. Bourman.
Also Colbury manor, Hants — Beaulieu ;
and Haywood manor, Hants : with
appurtenances in Elyng and Bolder,
Hants, and the rent of 26s. 8d. reserved
on the lease of Colbury manor to Geo.
Mylle — Breumer priory. Also numerous
messuages, &c. (described, and tenants
named), in various parishes and streets in
the town of Southampton, — priory of St.
Denis near Southampton and Netley Abbey.
Also woods called Noneleas Wood (25 ac.),
Court Wood (7 ac.), Holies Wood (6 ac.),
Hampstedes Wood (17 ac.), Willmyng-
ham and Debbourne Wood (4 ac.) in Deb-
bourne , W illingham , Nor thwood , Brixton ,
Freshwater. Shorwell and Shalnete —
Chrixtchurch Tin/iieham. ' Westm., 18
March 35 Hen. VIII. Del. Westm., 25
March.— P.S. Pat. p. 14, m. 18.
71. John Eldar, the King's servant.
Annuity of 20Z. during pleasure, out of
the Custom House of London ; payable
by Ant. Deny, gentleman of the Privy
Chamber and customer of the said Cus-
tom House. Westm., 20 March 35 Hen.
VIII. Del. Westm., 25 March.— P.S.
Pat. p. 14, TO. 35.
72. Robt. Everest, serjeant at arms.
Lease of lands (specified, and some tenants
named) in Lygh, Hollonden, Petland and
Wikherst and in Shibborne and in Ton-
bridge, parcel of Lamporte manor in Ton-
bridge, Kent, which belonged to Tonbridge
priory and are in the King's hands by the
attainder of Thos. late Cardinal, abp. of
York; for 21 years; at 12Z. 11s. rent.
Westm., 18 March 35 Hen. VIII. Del.
Westm., 27 March.— P.S.
73. Sir Geoff. Poole and Constance
his wife. Sec Vol. XVIII. Pt. i. No
623 (92).
74. Sir Thos. Wryothesley lord
Wryothesley, the King's councillor.
Grant, in fee, for 5001. , of the site, &c.
of the late college or chapel of St. Eliza-
beth, daughter of a former King of
Hungary, founded in the meadow of St.
Stephen before the gate of the bp. of
Winchester's castle or palace of Wolvesey
near the city of Winchester, and all
possessions of the said college, viz. — the
manors or lordships of Norton, Sutton
Scottney, Botley. Shilfeld near Botley,
Kilmeston. Cleere, and Woodcotte near
Kyngesclere, Hants ; the mills, &c., in
tenure of John Watering, senior, in
Botley, lands called Shorlinges in Hurse-
ley, Hants, in tenure of John Wilmot,
a tenement beside Segrime Mille in the
soke of Winchester, the rectory and
advowson of the vicarage of Hurseley,
tithes of the bp. of Winchester's lands in
the parish of St. Stephen, Hants, a rent
of 2s. received from the late prior of St.
Swithiu's for the tithe of the meadow of
the New College of Winchester near the
said college or chapel, and a. brewery in
Turgate, Hants, in tenure of John Pulley.
As fully as enjoyed by Thos. Runcorne,
elk., late provost, and the said college,
on the 17 March 35 Hen. VIII. or at any
time before the dissolution of the same.
The King's officers are not to vex the said
Wryothesley if the premises be found
hereafter to be of greater value, nor to
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vex him or John Tregonwell, LJ.D.,
John Mylles. John Buttry. elk. Edm.
Clerke, Geo. Mi lies and Thus Hither for
any goods or chattels of the Raid college.
Del. \Ventin.. 29 March 35 Hen. VIII.—
8.B. i mutilated . I'nl. ]>. 9. m. 33.
75. Robert Harrys. Grant, in fee,
for 641., of the messuage, Ac., called le
Sturre et le Ram me, in the parish of St.
Donstan in Flete strete. London, lying
between the inn called le Sergeantcs
Inne on the east, a tenement Late in
tenure of Hen. Dakera on the West, the
highway on the North and the garden of
the New Temple on the Sooth— St. John't
of Jerusalem. Westm., 23 March 35
Hen. VIII. Del. Westm., 29 March—
P.8. Pat. p. 15, m. 23.
76. Licences to alienate lands * : —
Wm. and Fras. Sheldon, to Thos. and
Bobt. Dave, in fee to the said Thou. Two
messuages tenants named ) in Armyscote,
Wore.— Eveiham mon, (1st.) P. 12,
m. 12.
Robt. Cooke to Thos. Bayfeld. Wra.
Breesse, John Bloffelde and Bobt. Croche.
Advowson of the vicarage of Whitwell
juxta Ryflfam. Norf. (1st.) P. 18, m. 8.
Hugh Losse and Thos. Bocher. to
Wm. Hawkes of London, poulter. All
messuages. Sec., in tenure of Wm. Hawkes
in St. Botolph's parish without Busshopps
Otjto, London, which belonged to the
Charterhouse. (4th. > P. 4. m. 16.
HughWelahe, of Hereford, to Hen.
Gower and Thos. Smy the, to the use of
the said Hugh for life, with remainder to
Rio. Welshe and his heirs. Manor called
Lires Occle, Heref.. and the chapel and
rectory of Lires Occle. (4th.) P. 12, m.
30.
Sir Thos. Seymour to John Charley,
cooper, of London. Messuage, Ac.,
called Bedgate and lands in Bate
Smythfelde beside the Tower, London,
in the parish of St. Botnlph without
Algate. (4th.) P. 18, m. 7.
John Cokk to Wm. Fytzwilliam and
Joan his wife, in fee to the said Wm.
Shere manor, SUIT., with appurtenances
in Shere and Brnere, Burr. (6th.) P.
1-J m. 13.
Wm. Be veil to Marg. Dyttensale,
widow, for life, with remainder to Alice
Dyttensale. her daughter, and the heirs of
her body, with contingent remainders to
John Tyd and the heirs of his body and
to the right heirs of the said Margaret.
Messuage, 4c., in Walmesford aliat
Wannesforthe, Hunts, in tenure of Wm.
Detyngsale aliat Dyttensale— St. John t
ofJenualem. (8th.) P. 12. m.SO.
Jerome Heydon and Tho*. Palmer to
Thos. Brudenell and Edm. his son.
Bectory of Slawston ali.it Slawton. Leic. .
which belonged to Onlveston mon.. m
tenure of Wm. Hodgekyns and Joan his
wife and Thos. their son, with the ad-
vowson of the vicarage. (9th.) P. 12.
m. 20.
Westminster Cathedral to Ant.
Denny. See above. Grant 25.
Bic. Andrewes, of Hayles, Glouc., %nd
Nic. Temple to John Motley, of Paynes-
wike, Glouc. Messuage in Haresfeld.
Glouc., in tenure of Marg. Hungerford,
widow, parcel of Haresfeld manor. —
Lanthonii. (10th.) P. 12. m. 16.
Sir Edw. Northe to Edm. Annesley,
of Cornwell. Oxou. Brokend manor,
Ox<>n, which belonged to the mon. of
Eynesham aliat Ensham aliat Egnes-
ham, and all possessions of that mon. in
Brokeend and Castelton, Oxon. (12th)
/'. 12, m. 18.
Sir John lord Russell, keeper of the
Privy Seal, to John Smy the, of Candushe.
Manors of Haverell. Hoi-sham and Helvon
Haverell. Suff. (12th. » P. 12. m. 19.
Hugh Losse and Thos. Bocher, to Edm.
Key, suiter, of London, and Eliz. his
wife, and the heirs of the said Edm. A
curtilage in tenure of John Kjrdgat in
the parish of All Hallows the Greater.
London < situation described • — F.ltyng-
tpyttell priory. 13th.) P. 12. m. 18
John Loterell, son and heir of Sir
Andrew Loterell, dec., to Sir John Saynt
John, John Bassett, Wm. Jenkens. elk..
Thos. Hache of Southmolton and Adam
Wylliams ; to be regranted to the said
John Lotterell and Mary his wife and
the heirs of the said John. Manor and
borough of Dnnster, Sonn., manor of
Cnlveton, Soms. , and all lands in Dun-
ster, Culbeton, Kenynsforde. Brent-
mershe, Seynt Bnryes Londes and
Cnlverhays, Soms., and lands called
Culverhays within the manor of Care-
ham pton. Soms., a messuage and lands
called Weblonde in Hethfelde. Soms.. the
manor of Chylton Lotterell. Devon, and
all lands in Chylton Lotterell and Blana*
combe, Devon. (13th.) P. 18. m. 9.
Chr. Campy on, mercer, of London and
Agnes his wife to Sir Wm. Forman.
alderman. Messuage. Ac., in the parish
of St. George beside Eschepe, London,
in tenure of the said Sir Wm.— \«c
hotpital of St. Mary tHthout Byu*op$fatt,
London ; and a messuage. Ac., in the
parish of St. Andrew Huberd. London.
in tenure of Bobt. Draper— St. .Vary
Gracet. (17th.) P. 18 m. 4.
John Banaster to Sir Robert Kyrkham.
Tenements, Ac., in Pentecost Lane,
• All are dated at Westminster. In this abstract the day of the month appears
in parentheses before the reference to part and membrane of Patent Boll of
35 Hen. VIII.
I171C
178
35 HENEY VIII.
1544.
278.
GRANTS IN MARCH, 1554-r-cu/it.
London, in St. Nicholas parish, and in
Charterhouse Lane in Saynt Nycholas
Flesheshambles, London, leased to Ric.
Warner. (18th.) P. 18, m. 10.
Sir Robt. Kyrkham and Sibilla his
wife, to John Banaster and his heirs.
Barnewell manor, with 2H messuages,
<tc., in Barnewell, Ntht. (19th.) P. 18,
m. 9.
Sir John Rogers, the King's servant, to
Robt. Ryves, of Blanford, and Joan his
wife, for life, with remainder to the right
heirs of the said Robt. to the use of the
said Robt. and Joan and the heirs of the
said Robert. Lands ' two tenants named;
in Charleton, Dors. — Netley mon., Hants ;
the chief messuage and farm of Hems-
worth, Dors., in tenure of Robt. Ryves —
Mylton mon. ; and all possessions of
Mylton in Hemsworth ; also lands in the
parish of St. Mary de Blanfford and
Blanfford Forum — Shene priory ; which
premises were granted to him by pat. of
20 March last. (20th.) P. 12, m. 25.
Sir Ric. Longe, the King's servant, to
Thos. Mayle. Lands in Colleye. Glouc.,
in tenure of the said Thos. Mayle and
Walter Woodwarde — Kyngton priory,
Wilts. (20th.) P. 12, m. 17.
Walter Farre alias Gyllyngham and
Fridiswide his wife to Robt. Reve and
Joan his wife, in fee to the said Robt.
Messuage and lands (extent given) in
Fountynell and common of pasture in
Fountynell Marsh. Dors. (20th.) P. 13,
m. 12.
John Smyth and Anne his wife to
George Smyth and his heirs. Manor or
grange of Clopton Hall, Suff.— Bury St.
Edmund* » mon.; with lands in Clopton
Hall and Ratelesden, Suff. ; and the
manor of Coldhall and the messuage,
grange and farm of Coldhall, with lands
in Wolpyte and Coldehall, Suff. (20th.)
P. 18, m. 8.
Maurice Dennys to John Perte. Site,
&c.. of the late house of Augustinian
Friars in Bristol with a close in tenure
of Thos. Wynsmore. (23rd.) P. 12, m.
20.
Hugh ap Parry to Hugh Welshe.
Manor, rectory and advowson of the
vicarage of Sutton, Heref. (25th.) P.
12, m. 29.
Sir Arthur Darcy to John Kydder-
myster. Tenement and " berehouse "
called le Hartyshorne, with the wharf
adjoining, &c. , in the parish of St. Botolph
without Algate, London, and in Est-
smythfeld, Midd.. and a parcel of meadow
with a tenement built therein, in tenure
of Laur. Gyles, beer brewer, and Eliz.
his wife, and a garden in Estsmythfeld
(dimensions and boundaries given of all
the premises, which belonged to the abbey
of St. Mary Graces and were leased,
2 June 22 Hen. VIII. , to the said John
Kyddermyster, clothier, of London, and
granted by pat. 24 Aug. 34 Hen. VIII. to
the said Sir Arthur). (27th.) P. 12, m. 21.
Sir John Rogers to Geo. Chaldecott
and Wm. Chaldecott, his bastard son, for
life, with remainder to the said Wm. and
the heirs of his body and in default to
the right heirs of the said George.
Estwytway manor in the Isle of Purbeke,
Dors., which belonged to Shene priory,
Surr., granted to him by pat. of 20 March
last. (28th.) P. 12, m. 22.
1 April. 279. [THE PRIVY COUNCIL] to WOTTON.
R. O. Enclose copy of letters to the King from Mr. Vaughan and Thomas
Chamberlayn, showing that Mons. de Bures is yet uncertain where his men
are to be levied. The Emperor promised the services of Mons. de Bures
with the bands he had ; and, afterwards, the Viceroy, being here, promised
that De Bures should have the horsemen and footmen he led last year.
Wotton shall require the Viceroy to move the Emperor to fulfil this ; and,
upon opportunity, shall require it also of Grandvella, and even of the
Emperor, using with the Viceroy and Grandvella arguments suggested by
the enclosed letter without giving occasion to suspect that they proceeded
from De Bures. He shall declare that De Bures shall thus do better
service, to the Emperor's honor, the King's surety and the common
advantage ; and that, the King expecting to have De Bures with his bands,
if now others, especially of the Low Countries, whom he knows not, be
appointed, it will not only make De Bures unable to serve as he intended but
"disfurnish a great piece of his Majesty's determination in that behalf."
And albeit, for the saving of a little money, the Emperor has been moved0
* The original passage altered from " the Regent and Council of the Low Countries
hare moved."
85 HENRY VTTI. 179
1544.
to appoint to De Bures men who an already retained in these Low Parties
the King cannot think that, "either in this matter or the provision for
mares and carnage, wherein his Majesty understandcth there is now
made some restraint and difficulty, th'Emperor will stick or show him* If
difficile, but rather that ho will see and cause all thing to be frankly
accomplished and performed accordingly."
Wotton shall have a good eye to the conditions taken with the king of
Denmark's ambassadors, who (he writes) are come to treat for peace • and
shall require of Grandvella that, as the Scots are manifest enemies, it may
be expressly articled in the peace with Denmark " that no aid nor succour
shall be given to the said Scots from thence, nor any league, promise or
confederation be or continue with the said Scots to the prejudice of his
Majesty or any of his Highness' realms or dominions."
Draft corrected by Petre, pp. 8. Kndd. : Mynute to Mr. Wotton, primo
Aprilis 1544.
1 April. 280. [THE PRIVY COUNCIL] to LAYTON.
The King hears from Mr. Vaughan and Thos. Chamberlayn,
lately addressed thither, that Mons. de Bures, who is to lead the band sent
to the King at the Emperor's soulde, is not yet certain where they shall be
levied. The Emperor promised De Bures's sen-ice with the band he led
last year ; and afterwards the Viceroy, being here, promised to solicit that
he might serve with the same band ; and, if men are appointed whom he
knows not, especially borderers of the Low Countries, their sen-ice might
both discontent the Emperor, who bears the charges, and hinder the
common affairs. Layton shall therefore require the Regent and Council
that the band to be appointed may be ready to muster at the time the
Commissaries, Mr. Vaughan and Chamberlayn, shall determine, and may
be appointed of such as De Bures led last year, or at least such as he him-
self shall choose ; pressing them to resolve at once and adding that, as
the King counts upon De Bures with his bands, if others, especially of the
Low Parts, whom he knows not, are appointed, he shall not only be
unable to serve as he intended but it shall " disfurnish a great part of his
Majesty's determination ; " and, although it may save money to appoint
men already retained, yet, for such a saving, either in this or the provision
of mares and carriage (wherein the King understands that some difficulty
is made), the King cannot think that the Emperor " will stick or show
himself difficile."
He must remind the Regent and Council of the sending of ships and
men to the seas ; and not forget " to call for their resolute end touching
the declaration of the Scots for enemies." If there is " any difficulty for
the having of the lymoners and carriages specified in the rate delivered to
George Brown and Broke, you shall with all dexterity solicit that the same
may be supplied ; " and call earnestly on Brown and Broke to certify what
they have done and " what likelihood they see of the full furniture of the
same " ; so that the King's army be not letted in going forward.
I 'raft, pp. 7. Kmld. : Mynute to Mr. Layton, primo Aprilis 1644.
1 April. 281. [THE PRIVY COUNCIL] to VAUOHAN.
B. O. The King has received the letters from him and Thos. Chamberlayn,
and perceives that Mons. de Bures will not serve at the valuation of the
florins in the covenants with Landen burgh (and doubts whether Landen burgh
can keep his bargain) and that Vaughan leaves Chamberlayn in the Low
Parts and hastens to Spyre and Frankfourth to commune with Landenburgh,
&c., as instructed. As the determination with De Bores for the 2,000 men
180
35 HENRY VIII.
281- [THE PRIVY COUNCIL] to VAUGHAN — cont.
depends upon whether Landenburgh can keep his bargain at the time
appointed, you shall use all diligence " to know resolutely whwreunto
his Majesty may trust at the said Landenburgh 's hands," and signify it to
Chamberlayn, to whom we have addressed letters, of which we enclose
a copy for your instruction.
Draft corrected by Paget and Pet re, pp. 4. Endd. : " Mynute to Mr.
Vaughan, primo Aprilis 1544."
1 April. 282. [THE PRIVY COUNCIL] to CHAMBEELEYN.
B- °- By late letters to the King from Mr. Vaughan and him it appears
that Mons. de Bure, talking of the 2,000 men to be levied by him, said he
doubted whether Landenburgh could furnish the men he promised ; but if
he did he (De Bures) would serve at like wages, although it should be to his
cost. As Vaughan is departed to Landenburgh and De Bures awaits the
King's pleasure at Antwerp, Chamberleyn shall, upon hearing from
Vaughan whether Landenburgh can perform his promise, repair to
De Bures and proceed with him for the furniture of the 2,000 men ; and if
Landenburgh stick to his promise at the covenanted valuation of the florin,
but De Bures seem loth to serve, tell him that the King, for his good
opinion of him and trust that he will bring picked men, will allow wages
for the 2,000 men at the valuation himself required. Enclose a letter from
the King to be delivered to De Bures, with thanks for his affection and a
desire that he will travail earnestly to have the Emperor's band under him
chosen of such horsemen and footmen as were last year in his retinue, or at
least chosen by himself ; which also the King has presently written to his
ambassadors resident both with the Emperor and the Regent to solicit.
Draft partly in Pet re's hand corrected by Payet, pp. 4. Endd.: " Mynute
to Thomas Chamberlayn, primo Aprilis 1544."
Add. MS.
32,654, f. 66.
B. M.
Hamilton
Papers,
n., No. 200.
1 April. 283. HERTFORD, TUNSTALL, LLANDAFF and SADLER to HENRY VIII.
Enclose letters from lords Evre and Wharton, showing espial
news of Scotland. The Council lately wrote to Hertford to make the
earls of Westmoreland and Cumberland privy to the resolutions taken
with the wardens for the invasion of Scotland, and, in generality, to the
enterprise by sea ; and commit the defence of the Borders to them while
the wardens are in Scotland. This is done, and Cumberland is already
removed to his house of Browham in the West Marches, and Westmore-
land repairs shortly to Alnwick. Westmoreland was most desirous to be
with those who invade Scotland either by land or sea ; and Cumberland,
to strengthen the West Borders, retains 100 men in his own wages ; so
that it appears that both are most willing to do service. The earl of
Shrewsbury is arrived here, and, although not yet recovered from sickness,
is very forward to serve. Are sorry that there is yet no news of the lord
Admiral and the rest of the ships to transport the army. Hope that the
Sicepestake will be saved, wherein the poor man who was master in her
travails much. Her great ordnance and artillery and much of her lading
is brought safe to land, but the victuals in her are lost. The musters taken
by the wardens of the East and Middle Marches show that 700 Borderers
and Northumberland men are in the garrison (which now numbers 2,000)
to the weakening of the Borders, where they should serve without wages.
Will make no alteration until the present enterprises are perfected,
Newcastle, 1 April.
85 HENRY VIII. 181
1644.
I'.S. in Ilirtford'thand: — Thanks (or the King's " plat." 11 it be true
that Captain Bortwick showed Suffolk at the making thereof, touching
Edinburgh Castle, the King shall know that Hertford lacks no good will to
get it to the King's " youse " (use). Signed.
Pp. 8. Add. Kndd. : 1544.
B- O. 2. Original draft of the above without the postcript.
In Sadler's hand, pp. 4. Much mutilated (about the half torn off).
1 April. 284. THE QUEEN OP HUNGARY to CHAPUYS.
R. O. Received the annexed letters from the Emperor, with his Majesty's
[Spanish letters of the 18th inst.° by which he remits it to her to make the declara-
vn'ss^awl fc'on a?a*nst fcno Scots, or still temporise if she sees that the delay does not
(out of 'place) prejudice the enterprise of France or that Flanders does not receive too
n. i. 242.] much damage thereby, as Chapuys may see by the annexed extract from
the said letters. Has answered the Emperor, as appears by the extract
annexed, and as she cannot so well as Chapuys know the prejudice to the
enterprise of France she remits that point to him and has drawn a minute
of the said declaration in conformity with the treaty of closer amity, which
he may (if he think fit) communicate to the King's Council or advertise her
whether he thinks more fitting to temporise still or to make the declaration
promptly ; it being understood that, if he finds that, for the advancement
of affairs (especially not to cool the enterprise against France) it should be
requisite to make the declaration forthwith, he should take assurance that
within the next two months the King shall declare against the Duke of
Holstein (if the Duke's deputies do not now accord with the Emperor
before he leaves Spires), without further delaying under colour of the
interests of his subjects, who meanwhile will be able to withdraw their
goods. The damage to Flanders by the declaration is so notorious and
great that it could not be estimated, as he knows by her last letters, and if
war continue with Holstein the entire navigation of Flanders would be lost,
and it would be impossible for her subjects to bear it unless the King declares
likewise against Holstein, which is the true way to bring him to reason, as
she wrote before. Nevertheless, she holds that the English will not insist
so much upon publishing the said declaration, because she has arrested all
the Scots on account of what she writes to the Emperor, as Chapuys will
see by the annexed extract, and now has under arrest more than 150 Scots, part
of whom are sailors who have neither baggage nor money to live upon. Has
spoken to the English ambassador to rid her of the keep of these poor
sailors, and he has consented, provided that the merchants are retained, two
of whom, however, shall be sent to solicit deliverance of the English ship
taken, upon condition that the others shall answer for them. In compliment
to the ambassador she has offered him that if he thinks she ought to do
more for the indemnity of the English she will willingly do all that shall be
required, as Chapuys may declare to the Council if they speak of it.
While writing this received his of the 16th inst. with copy of thosa to the
Emperor; and doubtless he will have since received the patents for the order
of the safe conducts and the certification of the war against Holstein which
she sent on the 6th inst. The King's deputies roqMlfttd the Sieurde Buren
to levy 2,000 footmen at 4 Carolins a month for each pay, which Buren could
not accept, nor is it customary to give less than 4 Philippus or 5 Carolua
or 4 florins of gold of 16 " baegs." Thereupon they have undertaken to
• Thii minute was evidently drawn in lUrob, although th* letur WM not •«* till
1 April.
182 35 HENRY VIII.
1544.
284- THE QUEEN OF HUNGARY to CHAPUYS^-conf.
advertise the King, without concluding. The English ambassador shows a
bill of horses and wagons which the King asks to have furnished here, and
asks 2,556 draught horses (chevaulc lymonicrs) for his artillery and 2,260
four-horse wagons for munitions and baggage; in all 11,596 horses, a
number which seems excessive and not obtainable. Has nevertheless
ordered a levy (description) of all the horses available, so as to satisfy as far
as possible, reserving sufficient for the Emperor and the 2,000 horse and the
2,000 foot which she is to furnish for the King's army.
Fr. Modern transcript of the original minute at Vienna, pp. 4. Original
headed: A 1'ambassadeur Chapuys, du premier d'Apvril 1548, avant
Pasques.
2 April. 285. HERTFORD, TUNSTALL, LLANDAFF and SADLER to HENRY VIII.
Add. MS. This morning Hertford received letters from lord Evre with a letter
3^T5*'M 68 °^ Sandy Prengille's to the captain of Norham. At 10 a.m. arrived Patie
Hamilton Grayme, whom Wharton sent to convey Penvan the priest and Lenoux's
Papers, secretary to Angus, bringing a letter from Penvan to the King, another
ii., No. 201. from Wharton and Sir Robert Bowes to Hertford, and others from Eobt.
Maxwell and from Dunlangrik to Wharton. Forward all these to show the
dissimulation of the King's pretended friends in Scotland. Dunlangrik
appears to proceed plainly. Marvel at the slipperiness of Angus, who has
received more at the King's hands than all the rest. Patie Grayme, who
seems a witty fellow, has written out his discourse with Angus (sent here-
with) . Robert Maxwell , by his letters , ' ' somewhat roundly written , ' ' desires
assurance; but, considering how he served in last journey against the
Governor, and his father's subtle working to draw Angus to the Governor's
devotion (as now, by means of lord Maxwell and his daughter, Angus's wife,
Angus is gone to Hamilton on Monday last and will probably agree with the
Governor), it is thought that he covets this assurance in order to draw his
forces away from the Borders, either to join the Governor or to betray the
King's pretended friends. Hertford has written to Wharton to answer that
he dare not grant any assurance until the entry of lord Maxwell and lord
Flemyng, for whom the King has written. Although not persuaded that
they will enter, Hertford has written to Wharton to use them gently if they
do. Newcastle, 2 April.
P. S. in Sadler's hand. — An English surgeon who has been with Angus
ever since he went to Scotland has arrived here, saying that lord Somervile
is released and that the Master of Somervile lately prayed him to tell
Angus that, whatsoever his father did, he would stick to Angus, whereby
the surgeon gathers that lord Somervile has made some private pact with
the Governor, against his promise to the King. Signed.
Pp. 2. Add. Sealed. Endd: 1548.
R. 0. 2. Original draft of the above.
In Sadler's hand, pp. 3. Much mutilated. Endd.: "Depeched ijdo Aprilis
w' also thadvertysements of Patie Grayme."
ii. On the back are the following memoranda. " Mens. Aprilis : —
In prest to Percevall Paking the ix. of Aprell by thandes of Northrope for
provicion of hoppes [xxs.].° To Thomasing the same day for xv bz. whete
meall at xviijd a bz., in all [xxijs. vjr/.].° In prest to Thomas Post the x
of Aprell [xxs.]<»."
* Cancelled.
85 HENRY VIII
1544.
2 April. 286. [HERTFORD to WHARTON.]
Hatfield MS. By bearer, received his letters with those to him from Robert
231. No. 21. Maxwell and Dumlanryk, and Penvan's letter to the King ; all which are
c'CllM°'s despatched to Court. Replies to his questions, that Maxwell and Fleming
Pi*! 138.1 are t° be gently used if they enter ; and that he shall answer Robert
Haynes. Maxwell that Hertford, being advertised of his request for assurance, says
St. Papers, 23. that the old assurance being broken and the King having written to bis
father and Fleming to enter, he (Hertford) dare not grant any new
assurance until their entry ; and so with good words put him off. The
box with Wharton's commission and instructions, which, he writes, was
opened, came not to Hertford's hands. He should endeavour to learn by
whom it was opened.
Draft by Satllcr, pp. 2. Endd. : Depeched, 2 Aprilis.
2 April. 287. CHAMBERLAIN to PAOET.
u. o. Has been, since Mr. Vaughan and he sent Mons. do Buren's
St. P., nc. 632. answer and Vaughan departed for Spire, at Bruxelles to obtain the oath
and articles the Emperor gives his foot soldiers. Describes how De
Bueren made difficulty about giving it; and "I made light thereof and
told him that the th [ing] was not so h [arde to com] e by, and th [at I
was] sorry I had written the King's Majesty that he [had] promised it
me " ; and so I procured a copy of one of the clerks of the ban . . .
which I enclose both in Dutch and French, understanding that muster
masters will rather " occupy " the Dutch. De Bueren has since sent him
another copy (enclosed), which is longer but to the same effect. Upon De
Bueren's representation that neither the Emperor nor the King would be
well served by the Almain soldiers she had appointed, the Regent has
written to the Emperor.
News here is not so weighty that ho dare trouble the King with it.
Count Guillame is sent to the Suytcers to procure them to declare with
the rest of the Princes of Almain. Here has passed towards the
Emperor [Do]n Alonso de los Ryos, whom the Emperor, before
leaving Spain, sent to the Indies for gold ; and who has brought
a million and a half of gold. Tho treasurer of Bruxelles, with
whom he lodges, says the Low Countries aid the Emperor with .300,000 fl. a
month for six months beginning this April, and likewise Naples and the
Emperor's other dominions " that ways" aid with 400,000 11. a month.
Many captains of High D[utch] are come to Bruxelles to offer service to the
Emperor, and would serve the King if they wist he was not provided. Talk
is that the Emperor repairs hither and keeps the feast of the Towzpn0 at
Utreicht on 3 May ; and that the Emperor and Almain princes have jointly
written to the bp. of Rome to declare himself. All agree that the Emperor
gives no oath to horsemen, but only takes promise of their captains.
Yesternight learnt that in Cfambray] is taken and [put to a traitor's d;«th a
soul[dier, one of] the Almaignes or High Dutche that was [appointed] to
keep the frontiers after the breaking up [of the] camp of Landersey," who
had given the French king news of these parts for 8 or 4 months and had
appointed to betray the chief captain of the Dutch band to the French.
Begs that, when his charge is finished, he may have other employment in
the King's affairs while the King is on this side the sea. Andwarpe, 2
April. Signed : T. Chamberlain.
Hoi, pp. 4. Slightly mutilated. Add. Endd.: 1544.
• Of the Order of the Toif>n d'Or.
184 35 HENRY VIII.
1544.
2 April. 288. THE DIET OF SPIRES to the Swiss.
B- 0- Seeing the necessity of resisting the Turk in Hungary, to which the
Emperor is unable to attend because of the unjust war made against him
by the king of France, who has impiously called in the assistance of the
Turk and, last year, attacked the Duke of Savoy, a prince of the Empire,
at Nice ; express surprise that the Swiss fight for the French king, and
beg them to forbid it and recall their men. Spires, Wednesday, 2 April '44.
Lat. Copy, pp. 2. Addressed at the head. Endd.
8 April. 289. LAYTON to the COUNCIL.
In pursuance of their letter by Mr. Browne and Broke, and billet for
St. P., ix. 634. lymonej.^ waggons and hoys ; has declared to the Eegent and Council the
number of parishes, &c., in Flanders, Brabant and Arthois, and the
number of ploughs commonly in each, as instructed by Mr. Browne and
Broke who have been very diligent. After 15 days, the Council sent him
this morning, for answer, the enclosed bill ; and required him to certify that
this Basse Country must make for the Emperor 8,000 horsemen, and a
waggon for every ten, and carry the artillery that came this Lent by water to
Gaunt to the Emperor's camp, and must keep here a great number of waggons
to follow Henry's army with victuals. The Eegent herself affirmed to him by
oath that she would be as diligent to furnish the King as the Emperor, her
brother, but to promise more than she could perform would dishonour her
and defraud the King's enterprise. The 200 hoys shall be furnished. She
desires to know whether to send to the sea great ships or small, the opinion
here being that small vessels do most mischief and can scour the coasts
without fearing tempests, as shown by their enterprise this winter, when
they have taken above 50 sail of Frenchmen. Bruxelles, 8 April.
Hoi., pp. 2. Add. Endd. : 1644.
B. 0. 2. Enclosure referred to.
Upon the request made by the King of England's ambassador to the
Queen-dowager of Hungary, Regent, &c., for 2,556 horses to draw artillery
and 2,260 four-horse waggons for the munitions and baggage of the King's
army, and 200 boats ; since horses must be furnished for the Emperor's
army and of those of these parts who follow the King's army, and for
victuals, and some horses must be left to the cultivators of the ground, she
cannot furnish the above excessive number of 11,596 horses, but can assure
the ambassador of 4,000 horses for the King's army, and when he has
declared how many the King needs for artillery the rest shall be for four-
horse waggons.
French, p. 1.
B 0. s. Another copy of § 2.
French, p. 1. Endd.: 1544. L'res to th' Emperor's ambassador, Mons.
Chappuus.
B. 0 4. The report of Mr. Brown, master of the King's Ordnance at Calais,
and of John Broke, of Calais, upon a " memorial " delivered to them by the
King's Council touching provision in Flanders.
Taking a letter from the Council to Mr. Lay ton, the King's ambassador,
and the "billet" specified in the memorial, they have repaired to the said
ambassador. Secretly, to avoid suspicion, they have searched what
lymoniers, carriages and hoys may be had ; and find that in Brabant are
about 600 parishes, 55 good towns, 45 abbeys, and that to Machelin belong
150 waggons, to Lovayn 100, to Lysle, Ypre and Doway 150. In Arthois are
85 HENRY VIIL
1544.
1,000 or 1,200 parishes, and in Flanders, with good fcownsand abbeys, 2,000 >
which may make 20, 30, 40 and some 50 ploughs each. So that all the
lymoniers and waggons in the billet may easily be had.
The Emperor pays 6 stivers (i.e. 9</. st.), and the Prince of Oranges 7
stivers, for every horse or mare serving in the carriage. Waggoners would
rather serve in a host for 7 stivers than in the country for 0, because of
getting forage without cost. Waggons have commonly 8 mares within the
country, but in serving the Emperor they have 4 mares. Three mares can
draw 2,500 weight and four mares 8,000 weight. Cannot learn that
waggons are " mode less than they were wont to be."
To Amsterdam belong 200 tall ships, to Enchuysen 60 or 80, to Home
20, to Fame Dame, Monyk Dame and Wye Dame 16. Holland alone may
make 8,000 small hoys, and can easily spare the number required by the
billet.
4 April. 290. HERTFORD, TUNSTALL, LLANDAFF and SADLER to HENRY VIII.
Add. MS.
32,654. f. 70.
B. M.
Hamilton
Papers,
ii.. No. 202.
Enclose letters from Wharton and Bowes to Hertford of news out of
Scotland which declares " the face of a great untruth " in Angus and
gives cause to mistrust all the rest who have pretended like affection. The
Sicepestake was yesternight gotten afloat, and this morning brought into
Tynmouth haven, and will within six days, for 100/., be AS well able to
servo as ever. Looked for the lord Admiral and the rest of the fleet at
this tide, for the wind has blown so fair these three days, but there is no
word of them. Lie here with the army, spending treasure in vain, and
consuming victual so fast that unless relief come shortly they must send
the men far southward, — to their grief, considering the opportunity which
they might have had now that the enemies are assembled at Glasco,
which is almost 50 miles from Edinburgh. The ships must needs come
tomorrow, the wind being so fair, and " we shall then redubbe this lack
that ensueth of their long tarrying." Newcastell, 4 April, at night.
Siffnfd.
'Pp. 2. Add. Endd. : 1544.
Longleat MS. 2. Original draft of the above in Sadler's hand, noted in Hamilton
Papers, II., p. 716.
4 April. 291. ENGLAND AND FRANCE.
R. o.
[Spanish
Calendar,
VH. 60-1.]
Certificate of " Oudart sieur du Dies, chevalier de I'Ordre da Roy,
marcchal de France, lieutenant g6ne>al pour ledit Seigneur en sea pays de
Picardye et Arthois en 1' absence de Monseigneur le due de Vendosmois,"
that by the King's command, the Sieur de St. Martin said to Mr. Hallos as
follows : — Having, by Marechal du Dies, learnt the conversation between
the Sieur de St. Martin and Mr. Halles upon the differences of the King
and the King of England, and after having advertised the King of it, the
said St. Martin shall say to Halles that the King cannot understand that
the amity between him and the King of England could be broken, an amity
which ought to be for ever kept, and that on the King's part he desires and
wishes to maintain it ; and, that it may be so, the said St. Martin shall
say to Halles that, if the King his master will give letters of assurance,
the King will send to him ambassadors and notable personages with ample
powers to treat and contract of all differences whatsoever in such manner
186 35 HENRY VIII.
1544.
291- ENGLAND AND FRANCE — cont.
that the King of England will have great occasion to be satisfied. Boul-
longne sur la Mer, 4 April 1548, avant pasques.
ii. " La responce de Maistre Halle."
Mons. le Marechal, having sent into England the writings received from
you, I am commanded to signify that, whereas it appears that the King
your master desires peace and would send ambassadors to treat it,
remembering how often heretofore he has had fair words and large promises
from the French king with no good effect (who even at present is
encouraging and soliciting the Scots to be his enemies and break
their bond to him), the King has cause to think that the "overtures
proposed by the said St. Martin unto me by your instructions and appoint-
ment" are but practices. If the French king means indeed what has
been written in his behalf by Du Bies, let him first abandon the Scots, and
desist from aiding them against the King ; and he must first let the King
know what things he means to offer for peace and to treat upon, so that
the King may have some occasion to think that he " worketh bond fide and
would be glad to have that indeed which by words and writings he
professeth to desire." If these offers show likelihood that he will
come to a reasonable satisfaction of the matters between him and
the King and between him and the Emperor, there may be further
communication and an honorable composition. As the war began by
Francis's want of observance of the treaties, the King contracted a
straiter amity with the Emperor, that they might jointly recover by force
rights which they could not obtain by friendly means in time of amity ;
so that the King cannot conclude upon any condition unless the Emperor
be also satisfied, and therefore, with any offers which Francis will make he
must also send such offers as he can be content to make to the Emperor.
In case his master like not this answer, Du Bies may say that sending to
his Majesty at his coming to Calais, which will be shortly, he shall have
another.
Modern transcript of contemporary copies at Vienna, pp. 4. The certificate
(§ i) in French, the answer in Enylish.
B. 0. 2. Further overtures [by Du Bies ?].°
St. P., ix. 391. The King my master for the pension and arrears which he owes to the
King of England will pay or deliver surety. As to the war of the Scots he
will make it cease. As to the interest which the King of England claims
for default of payment of the arrears ; on the re-establishment of amity, the
King my master will be reasonable. As to the town of Ardre, the King
my master does not think that his good brother would ask it, considering
the friendship that has always been between them, and that it is his true
inheritance. I think it should be referred to the meeting of the two.
The Sieur de St. Martin should know whether, in the event of the King
my master giving hostages for the above, the King of England will treat for
peace and cease war. As a preliminary, there should be a cessation of arms,
and deputies appointed to treat and to settle the place of meeting of the two
Princes; and if the King of England knows any other shorter way my
master will be agreeable.
Awaits the King of England's answer.
French, pp. 8. Endd.: "The last."
* The State Papers print this with the heading "Dorthe to the Privy Council," and
assign it to the year 1543.
86 HENRY VIII.
In?
1544.
5 April.
292. THE PBITY COUNCIL to HERTFORD.
Hatfield MS.
231. No. 89.
[Gal. of
(V, :1 M>> .
139.]
Haynes,
The King has received his sundry letters. It appears by his last
that (Robert Maxwell having sued to Wharton for assurance, that he might
now more surely assist the King's friends), Hertford has written to Wharton
not to grant it until Maxwell's father come in. Albeit the said Robert's
proceedings at last assembly of the King's friends gave suspicion, they may
•»•»• have been to save his father's life, and he may mean truly this time; and
therefore, to give him no excuse, during his absence in aiding the King's
friends, his assurance is to be granted. Hertford shall therefore cause
Wharton to give him assurance for eight days, and so from eight days to
eight days, until he fails to assist Linoux and the rest of the King's friends
there. It would seem that Angus has forgotten his duty to the King " and
set apart all loyalty, honor and humanity," but this is not to be bruited
abroad as yet. Westm., 5 April 1544. Siynfd by Norfolk, Suffolk,
Russell, Winchester, Westminster, St. John, Wriothesley, Cheyne,
Wyngfeld, Paget and Petre.
/'/'. 2. Flyleaf \cith address lost. Heatied in a later haml ; To therle of
Hartforde.
2. Draft of the above in Paget's hand, noted in Hamilton Papers, II.,
No. 208.
Pp. 2. Endd. : Mynute to therlo of Hertford, v° Aprilis 1544.
293. PAGET to HERTFORD.
The King has received his sundry letters and approves his proceedings.
Advises him, if he should find anything amiss there, rather to amend it himself
if possible, than to signify hither as he did tho laying of the Borderers in
the garrisons,0 which he said both put the King to unnecessary charge and
weakened the Borders. Some of his friends here were offended thereat,
albeit the King found no fault ; and indeed it is thought here that if inland
men had been of the garrison, they would not have done such exploits in
Scotland. Prays that he and the rest " may have good success in this
journey." Westminster, the — blank day of April 1548.
P.S. — Hertford " will do well to salute now and then with a word or two
in a letter" my Lord of Suffolk, my Lord Wriothesley, and others,
forgetting not Mr. Denye.
//"/., /». 1. Flyleaf tcith address lost. 1 leaded in a later haml : To therle
of llerteforde.
Add. MS.
:'j[-7
April.
Hatficld MS.
-':u No.72.
[Cal. of
Cecil MSS.,
Pt. r., 94.]
Haynes,
St. Papers, 7.
Longleat MS-
Hamilton
Papers,
H., p. 716.
5 April. 294. JAMES DOUGLAS, MASTER OF MORTON to [HERTFORD and
Others].
Lord Maxwell brought in Angus to the Governor and, by writ of
the Queen, Governor and Cardinal, this Thursday, 8 April, they have taken
Angus, James Douglas, of the Parke Hede, George Douglas of the Wath
Syde, and Maxwell (by his own consent), and afterwards the writer's father.
Angus and the writer's father suffer this for the King's affairs ; and now,
" for the hame coming of Master John Penman," they shall be sent into
France in the Lyon or else have their heads stricken off. The Lynn will be in
company with a dozen or sixteen merchant ships, which will not resist attack.
In her are Sir John Cambell of Lunde, ambassador to the King of Denmark,
Master David Panter, secretary to the Governor, ambassador to the French
King, Master David Lyndsaye, herald, ambassador to the King of Spain,
the Pope's patriarch who has been in Scotland, Angus and the writer's
father. Please ask the King to take the ship, and he shall get in her both
•Sec No. 283.
188 85 HENRY VIII.
1544.
294. JAMES DOUGLAS, MASTER OF MOKTON to [HEBTFOBD and
Others] — c ont.
foes and friends ; and to haste his army to Scotland for the relief of his other
friends, who will then take part with him, viz., Lenoux, Glencarne, Cassellis
the sheriff of Ayre, Drumlaneryk and the writer. Is sure of the houses of
Temptallon and Day key th, hut wishes the King's help if besieged, as he
expects soon to be. The Governor is now besieging Glascoo, which Lenoux
keeps. The King will never get so good a time again, for had his army been
in now they durst not have handled Angus and his friends so. Prays their
lordships to " gar haste the post " to the King. The captain of Berwick
knows when to give the answer to Alex. Lader in the Calf Mills. Dayketh,
6 April.
Copy. Address copied : To the Kynges Grace Majeste moste nobyll
counsaile in the Northt.
5 April. 295. D'ANNEBAUT to the QUEEN OF HUNGARY.
K- O. The King having made him Admiral of France, he finds that
hitherto the admirals of France and of Flanders have taken money for safe-
conducts for the fishery, which seems an unreasonable exaction upon the
people, considering the greatness of their masters ; and if she, for the relief
of the people, will grant a fishing truce (tresre pescheresse) permitting them
to fish without paying, he thinks that the King will not refuse a work so
good and praiseworthy. Bouches, 5 April.
French, p. 1. Copy describing the original as subscribed " v're treshumble
et tresobeissant s'viteur Hannebault." Endd. : A copy of a letter from
Mons. de Hannibault to the Kegent of Flanders, 5 Aprilis 1544.
5 April. 296. THE DUKE OF NAGERA'S VISIT TO ENGLAND.
Add. MS. Narrative of the Emperor's journey to Italy, Germany and Flanders
8'21B M 114 *n **"s Present year, 1548, containing an account of the Emperor's conquest
of Gueldres from the Duke of Cleves and his war with France, written by
Pedro de Gante, secretary of the duke of Nagera, who was present.
[Giving a minute description of the duke of Nagera's doings, together
with many interesting notices of places and people.]
f. 1306. After0 serving the Emperor in the above series of victories, the duke of
Nagera requested leave to return home, as also did the duke of Albuquerque
and the abp. of Santiago. The Duke left Brussels on Saturday! 29 Dec.
[1543] for Antwerp, where he stopped until Friday, 18 Jan., and then set
out for Spain accompanied by Don Rodriquez de Mendoca, brother of the
Marquess of Cenete, Tello de Guzman a gentleman of Toledo, Don Philip
Cerbellon and other gentlemen. The Duke remained at Bruges until
Tuesday, 29 Jan. and reached Calais on Saturday following. On the Monday
he embarked for Dover, there being no way thither by land because
England is ,an island. After sailing all day it was night before they
reached Dover. On Friday, 8 Feb., the Duke went to Canterbury, on
Saturday to Rochester, and on Monday, 11 Feb., to London, to dine with
Stacio Capucho, a native of Savoy, the Emperor's ambassador in that Court.
The King, hearing of the Duke's arrival, went next morning a league away
to view some ships that were building, and so gain time to assemble
noblemen and gentlemen that he might show himself to the Duke with
greater authority ; sending meanwhile the earl of Surrey with compliments.
* An English translation of what follows is printed in Archseologia XXIII. . S4&.
t Sabado. Not " Sunday," as it ia translated in the Archseologia.
35 HENRY VIII.
1644.
On Sunday, 17 Feb., a brother of the Queen and the earl of Surrey dined
with the Duke, who, after dinner, accompanied by them and some Spanish
gentlemen resident in London, proceeded to the King's palace by water.
They passed through three halls hung with tapestry, in the second of which
stood on either side the King's bodyguard dressed in red and holding
halberds, and in the third were many nobles, knights and gentlemen,
and a chair of state to which all present paid reverence. After waiting a
quarter of an hour the Duke was called into the King's chamber with only
Don Rodrigo de Mendo<;a and Tello de Guzman. The rest were not
permitted even to see the King. Attributes this to mistrust, as no prince,
Christian or infidel, has ever ordered so many executions for opposing
his opinions (described). After half-an-hour the Duke came forth and
was accompanied to the Queen's Chamber, where were also the Princess
Mary and many attendants, including a daughter of the Queen of Scotland
and another called the Queen of Mongo<;a.° The Duke kissed the Queen's
hand and was then conducted to another chamber to which the Queen and
ladies followed and there was music and dancing (described). The Queen
danced first with her brother very gracefully ; and then the Princess Mary, the
Princess of Scotland danced with other gentlemen and many other ladies
also danced. A Venetian of the King's household danced some yallardat
with extraordinary agility. After dancing had lasted several hours the
Queen returned to her chamber, first causing one of the noblemen who
spoke Spanish to offer some presents to the Duke, who kissed her hand.
He would have likewise kissed the Princess Mary's hand, but she offered
her lips ; and so he saluted her and all tbe other ladies. The King
is said to be a man of great authority and beauty. The Queen has a
lively and pleasing appearance and is praised as a virtuous woman.
Describes her dress and that of the Princess Mary, who has a pleasing
countenance and person and who knows how to conceal her acquirements.
She is adored throughout the kingdom. Describes the palace and the city
of London and its castle, which, like that of Dover, has been occupied since
the time of Julius Caesar. Near the castle saw four lions and two leopards
in wooden cages. Describes bear baiting and a laughable chase by dogs of
a monkey tied upon a pony's back. Praises the beauty of the river, and the
bridge, which is the finest he ever beheld. After eight days the Duke
departed on Tuesday, 19 Feb., to Hounslow, and thence on Wednesday
to Forbriche (Farnborough ?) ; on Thursday to Basingstoke, Friday to
Andover, Saturday to Salisbury (cathedral described), Sunday to Jatisberi
(Shaftesbury ?), Monday to Gilboru (Milborne?), Shrove Tuesday to Charro
(Chard), Ash Wednesday 27th to Uniton (Honiton), Thursday to Exeter
(cathedral described), Friday to Ash burton and Saturday 1 March to
Plymouth. Here the Duke waited for three Biscayan ships which he had
engaged at London, but news came that the largest of them was wrecked
on the Isle of Wight (? La Isla Duyque) and a rich cargo, including much
property belonging to the Duke's suite, lost. Antonio de Larreo, the
pilot, and 88 men perished. The owner was Diego Dedo of Castro. On
St. Andrew's Day last three ships were lost on Goodwin Sands, containing
things sent by the Duke to the Duchess. The other two ships from
London arrived at Plymouth on Thursday, 27 March and next day all
embarked, and set sail on the 29th. After a fair passage they arrived safely
at Santona on the Saturday before Palm Sunday,! 5 April 1544.
Spanish.
• Apparently the writer here describe* Lady Margaret, daughter of the Queen of
Scotland and earl of Angus, aa two persona.
t Sabado de Ramo$. Not Palm Sunday itself, as in the translation.
190
35 HENRY VIII.
1544.
6 April.
Add. MS.
32,654, f. 74.
B. M.
Hamilton
Papers,
n., No. 204.
Longleat MS.
Hamilton
Papers,
n , p. 717.
6 April.
B. 0.
Bt. P., ix. 636.
297. HERTFORD, TUNSTALL, LLANDAFF and SADLER to HENRY VIII.
This morning arrived Sir John Penvan, priest, with a letter
(enclosed) to Hertford from Wharton and Bowes. Penvan has written
a discourse (herewith) of Angus's proceedings and apprehension at Glasco,
which, the writers think, has been with his own consent, by means of
Maxwell, who, to colour it, is content also to be taken again to avoid his
entry at this time. Doubtless the King can espy their crafty jugglings.
If the ships would arrive (whereof nothing is heard) would spare no pain to
revenge their untruth. Penvan showed a letter he had from Bishop,
Lenoux's secretary, in which were the words "albeit my master be betrayed
and evil handled by faithless unworthy men, yet his good mind and service
remaineth constant to the gentleman ye ken." Penvan says that " gentle-
man " means the King. Enclose the letter.
Hertford ordered the wardens to stop raids into Scotland by horsemen
after 28 March, so as to keep the horses fresh for the great raid ; but 400
of Tindale and Riddesdale have, on foot, burnt a town in Jedworth Forest
and brought away 14 score of cattle and much goods, beating off 500 Scots
horsemen, who gave them a " proud onset." Yesternight arrived Captain
Borthwick with a letter from the Council, which Hertford will accomplish.
Newcastle, 6 April. Signed.
Pp. 2. Add. Endd. : 1544. .
2. Original draft of the above with the following cancelled passage after
the sentence ending "to revenge their untruth," viz. : —
The said priest told us that he sent word to the captain of Temptallon
castle that, as Angus was now in ward in Hamylton castle, he should not
deli ver Temptallon to the Governor or any Scottishman unless Angus came
himself, but if he would deliver it to your Majesty he and all in it should
be " made men whiles they lived," and your officer would give a bond to
re-deliver it to Angus when required. We have encouraged him to follow
that practice. He told me, Hertford, that, communing lately about hostages
for the things now pacted at Carlisle, he suggested to Angus to deliver
Temptallon for hostage, who replied that if your Majesty came with your
army into Scotland he would deliver it "if every stone were of gold," but
he would be well advised ere he delivered it to your lieutenant. This seems
to declare no goodwill to deliver it.
Endd. : Depeched vj° April, at none.
298. EDMOND HARVEL to HENRY VIII.
Wrote on 12 March. About 7 days past Cardinal Grimani,
" brother to him in Scotland," came from Rome in legacy, to draw the
Venetians in league with the Bishop for defence of the French king and
them against the great league of Henry, the Emperor and Almains. The
said Cardinal is made legate of Parma and Plaisance and departs thither,
where a presidy of 4,000 footmen is provided. " This Cardinal is noted of
a furious and violent nature, and French altogether." Four days past
appeared the Turk's ambassador, come from Constantinople in 14 days, who
returns again tomorrow. The vulgar voice is that he only came for news
of the Turk's army in France, and of the Diet in Almain and the French
king ; but Harvel hears that the Turk has, by letters, exhorted this Signory
to succour the French king. Thus both the Bishop and Turk move them
to war for the French to the damage of the Christians, but Harvel cannot
see that they can be induced to it. The Bishop has newly quarrelled with
the city of Sene about some abbey lands and threatens to use might, but
the Senes are courageous and are also leagued with the duke of Florence.
Piero Stroci is lately come to Ferara procuring men to conduce into Franco.
Guasto is departed from Aste to succour Carignan. Describes armies and
85 HENRY VIII.
191
Add. MS.
32.654, f. 76.
B. M.
St. P., v. S«7.
Hamilton
Papers,
n., 205
(Abstract and
P.S.,.
154 I.
proceedings there. Barbarossa has gone from Tolon to some islands about
Marseilles to put his galleys ready. There is no rumor of any Turkish
expedition this year ; but that Lutefi Bassa, who married the Turk's sister
and hates Barbarossa, is restored to favour and Barbarossa likely to be
revoked. The resolution of the Almain Diet against the French king and
Turk was very grievous and formidable to the Bishop and the French
faction. Venice, 6 April 1544.
Hoi., pp. 2. Add. Endd.
1 April. 299. HERTFORD, TUNSTALL, LLANDAFF and SADLER to HENRY VIII.
Yesternight arrived Edw. Story, Wharton's servant, who went into
Scotland with the King's letters to Maxwell and Fleming, bringing letters
to Hertford from Wharton and Bowes, which, with his written account of
his proceedings in Scotland, is sent herewith. To Fleming's request, by
letter to Wharton, to have his pledge ready, at Carlisle, to enter Scotland
when he enters England, and concerning Sir Roger Losselles* entry,
Wharton's answer seems very good ; and Hertford has written to Wharton
to have the pledge ready " in case he do enter, whereof we are hard of belief."
This morning came other letters (enclosed] from Wharton and Bowes and
from lord Euro. The laird of Nesbye dwelling 8 miles from Wark has made
suit to Hertford and come hither under safe-conduct. He offers to serve the
King and to lay one of his sons in pledge for this. Desire instructions.
Newcastle, 7 April.
P.S. — Marvel to hear nothing yet of the ships, which might have come
hither as well as the Mynyon, Sirepestakf, Juli/an of Dartford, Vrttr uf
Spaynt, and 1'ynace, who arrived eight days ago ; for the wind has ever
since been as fair as could blow.
Pp. 2. Add. Sealed. Kndd. : 1644.
2. Original draft of the above (without the postscript0), from which it
is printed in the State Papers.
In Sadler's hand, pp. 2. Kndd. : Depeched vij° Aprilis.
ii. Written upon a letter, or draft of a letter, in which the writer trusts
" you are in good health " and desires " you all of your most daily blessings
the which is unto me a jewel in most estimation above all other jewels."
Adding that he, "your poor son," and his master, and also his brother
with his master and mistress, are well. " Sir, I am here yet in Welshere
with my master at one Master Henry Sharington place, the which was and
is brother and next heir unto one Sir William Sharington, late deceased,
knight. — By me Pawle Worthe."
8. The saying of Edward Storye, servant unto the lord Wharton.
Being commanded to repair into Scotland with the King's letters to lords
Maxwell and Flemyng, on Tuesday,! 28 March, he went from Carlisle to
Dunfrice ; where he found Robert Maxwell, who demanded what he did
there. Answered that he had business from his master to lords Maxwell
and Fleming, and asked where they were. Maxwell replied that they were
at Stirling, but advised him not to venture thither as it WMtogerous
travelling. Next day he and a Scotsman of Dunfrice, a friend of his
master's, rode to Dowglas, and on the Thursday to Lighko. On the
morrow, in riding towards Stirling, they passed the Governor, accompanied
with only ten horses, and came to lord Fleming's castle of Cumbernall.
Alighted near the castle gates, at which the Scotsman knocked and told the
•The postscript, also In Sadler's hand, has become detached and is now among the
Hatfield M8S., Vol. 281 (bound after No. 31), bat does not seem to be noticed in toe
Calendar of Cecil MSS.
t So in MS., bat the 28th March was a Friday.
B. O.
B. 0.
St. P., v. 867.
192 85 HENRY VIII.
1544.
299. HERTFORD, TUNSTAIX, LLANDAFF and SADLER to HENRY VIII — cont.
porter that a servant of the Master of Maxwell's came with a message. Thus
he got access to Flemyng and said that a servant of lord Wharton's was at
the gates with letters for him. He was astonished, but sent for Story, who
thereupon delivered him the King's letters both to him and Maxwell.
He kissed the letters and took off his bonnet, saying: "Jesus benedicite ! how
thou durst come hither into this country ? but I am glad that thou art come
to my house, and since thou art here the highest stone shall be the lowest ere
thou shalt take any skaith." After reading the letter Flemyng called his
clerk and made another letter, enclosing it, to the Governor and Council ;
and told Story that it was said that the King's council had " made a contract"
for their ransoms, and therefore he must let the Governor know what he
received from the King, but he would enter according to his promise unless
fettered. Before day a pursuivant brought letters to Flemyng, to send the
bringers of the King's letters to the Governor and Council on pain of
treason. Flemyng thereupon rode to the Governor and Council, and
returned on the morrow, saying that they were displeased; but, although
two more letters came that day for like purpose, he still refused to deliver
them (Story and his companion) to the pursuivant, and again rode to the
Council being with the army at Glasco. On the morrow he sent word that
he had got their pardons, and advised them to get home secretly, sending
6 cr. st. for them. So they stole home in the night.
On Monday last Anguishe with a few horses came to Hamylton to the
Governor and Maxwell, and on the morrow returned to Dowglas and fetched
his men to Hamylton. The three, with divers others, went the next day to
Glasco and took the town and besieged the castle, which was fortified by
Lennoux's servants ; knows not what followed, but no man was in such
favour with the Governor as Anguishe, and, yet, that night, he and Maxwell
were both brought back to Hamylton and put in ward, so that men supposed
that it was done with their own consents.
Draft in Sadler's hand, pp. 5. Headed : 6 April 85 Henry VIII.
7 April. 300. ANTHONY CAVE.
B- °- Accounts of Anthony Cave, merchant of the Staple for the years
1584-1537, with three of his business letters to John Johnson attached,
two of which are in his own hand. The first of these two is of the year
1548; the second is dated Calais, 7 April 1544.
Pp. 60. Mutilated.
7 April. 301. THE COUNT or BUEEN to HENRY VIII.
s- °- Received Henry's letter of 31 March desiring him to speak to the
Queen touching those of whom he is to have charge ; which he has done, as
likewise has Henry's ambassador here resident, who will advertise the answer.
The Sire Chamberlain, Henry's commissary, showed him instructions to
levy 2,000 footmen, and he answered that there were difficulties in some
articles which made it impossible. Begs pardon for showing these
difficulties ; for he dare not promise what he cannot fulfil. Bruxelles
7 April 1544. Siyned : Maximilian d'Egmont.
French, p. 1. Add.: "Au Roy." Endd. : Mons. de Bure.
7 April. 302. CHR. MONT to HENRY VIII.
B. 0. Describes the course of negociations of the Emperor and King
Ferdinand to get the Orders of the Empire to declare against the French
king. When the Princes had agreed to it the Emperor asked for the pay
of 24,000 foot and 4,000 horse for eight months ; but, as they insisted upon
85 HENRY VIII.
1611.
the danger from the Turk in Hungary if all their force* were turned against
Kninco, he altered his request to 8,000 foot and 1,000 horse to defend
Hungary, and the rest to join his army against France. The 1
urges them to conclude this article as the season demands, and then pro-
ceed to the other articles of the first proposition, and give peace and judg-
ment to the Empire. The Imperial cities have not yet consented to the
war, for they wish things to be done in order and to proceed with the
French king by counsels rather than arras ; in which opinion the Princes
were until the Emperor persuaded them that the French king would not
regard their letters, since he did not deign to answer the letters sent
him from the Diet of Spires in the year '42. The cities also reflect
that they have much goods in France and the French very little in
Germany; but the Princes are the majority. Encloses the recent answer
of the Roman bishop to the Catholic states ; also the speech of the bishop of
Vesprenensis and other nobles who have come in embassy from the states of
Hungary. Two days ago the Emperor and all the Princes sent a letter to
the Swiss warning them not to aid the French king (as confederate with
the Turk), but rather join the other members of the Empire against the Turk.
It is thought that this will have little weight with some, for it is said that
the cantons which adhere to the Roman bishop have sent 12,000 [men]
to the French king. The Elector of Brandenburg arrived four days ago ;
so that now all the Electors are present, in whose presence the Kmperor
granted in fee (in feudnm) to Frederic Palatine the Electorate of the
Palatinate, on the 4th April. Spires, 7 April 1544.
Latin. Hoi., pp. 8. Add. Kndd.
8 April. 303. THE PRIVY COUNCIL to HERTFORD.
Having considered his letters and the advertisements he sent from
Sir John Penven and others, the King would have all policies used, by
money, promises or otherwise, to get Tyntallon into his hands when his
navy passes that way. As to Angus the King doubts not but that Hertford
will consider his manifest untruth, and, if any come in his name to Carlisle
to commune with his Majesty's Commissioners, that they will be used as to
his honest dealing appertains. Westm., 8 April 1544. >Y</m--/ /•// Russell,
^'riothesley, Browne, Paget and Petre.
Add. Kndd. : Received x° April, at night.
8 April. 304. WRIOTHESLEY to CHR. MONT.
B- ° The King is pleased with his diligence and dexterity and has
determined "that, upon certain alterations which shalbe made here
shortly, ye shalbe looked upon and considered with a prebend and other-
wise in process of time." Promises remembrance and refers the rest to
the King's letters. London, 8 April. Signed.
/'.I. Add. : " To myn assured loving frende Mr. Christopher Mont, the
King's Majesties agent in Germanye." Sealed. Kndd. : My lord Chancellor
to Chr. Mount. Also endd. in Mont's hand : Missa Haganoa anno 4°.
Longleat MS.
Hamilton
Papers,
ii., p. 718
8 April. 305.
HERTFORD, TUNSTALL, LLANDAFF and SADLER to HENBY
VIII.
Add. MS.
82,654, f. 78.
B. IT.
Hamilton
Papers,
n., No. 206.
This morning arrived letters from the Master of Morton, Sir George
Douglas's son, brought from Berwick by the ordinary post ; and also news
of Scotland from Sandy Pringle and Gilbert Swynehoo. To encourage the
•Master of Morton in the determination which his letter declares, Hertford
has answered as in the copy herewith. Newcastell, 8 April. Signtd.
P. 1. Add. Sealed. Kndd. : 1544.
21715
194
85 HENKY VIII.
8 April.
Hatfield MS.
231, No. 7.
[Cal. of
Cecil MSS.,
Pt. i., 140.]
Haynes'
St. Papers, 24.
1544.
305. HERTFORD, TUNSTAIX, LLANDAFF and SADLER to HENRY VIII. — cont.
R. O- 2. Original draft of the above.
In Sadler's hand, p. 1.
ii. On the back is the following entry in the same hand as No.
299 (2 ii.) : — " Memorandum this bocke parteyneth unto one Maister
Eicharde Robartes. If he hym loste and yow hym fynde y pray you take
the labour and p."
306. [HERTFORD to the MASTER OF MORTON.]
Perceives by his letter the " hard case and danger " in which Angus
and his father and the rest of the King's friends stand through the false
dealing of lord Maxwell, with his own determination to keep Dalkeith and
Temptallon castles to the King's pleasure. Is sorry for the trouble of Angus
and his father, but glad to see him so well determined to revenge it. Has
advertised the King ; and prays him to be vigilant that the Governor and
Cardinal and their adherents do not, by fair words or by force," betrappe" him
like the rest ; and he shall ere long have such aid that he need not fear the
power of Scotland and also deserve great thanks of the King, who is a
prince of such liberality as will consider it. If Angus and his father are
sent into France with the Ambassador and Patriarch in the Lion and the
other ships he writes of, order is taken that they shall be met withal. Begs
to be advertised further of the going forth of the ships and of other
occurrents. Newcastel, 8 April.
Draft in Sadler's hand, pp. 8.
8 April. 307. The EARL OF LENNOX.
B. 0. Commission of Matthew earl of Levenax, lord Dernele,0 and William
Bymer, xv. 19. earj oj Glencarne to Hen. Cunnyngahame and Thomas Bischop, "our
secretaire," appointing them plenipotentiaries to treat with lord Wharton
and Sir Robert Bowys, commissioners of the King of England, at Carlisle
or elsewhere. Dunbertone, 8 April 1544.
Parchment, very much mutilated. Signatures and seals lost.
8 April. 308. CHAMBERLEYN to the COUNCIL.
B. o. On receipt of theirs of 1 April, delivered to Mons. de Bueren the
King's letters ; and declared the King's trust that he would bring 2,000
chosen soldiers and also travail with the Regent to have those at the
Emperor's soulde " no less." De Bueren said he would serve the King as
he would the Emperor, but could not, at Landenbergh's price, bring as
good soldiers as he intends ; and yet, if Landenbegh keep promise, he will
serve for even less, at his own cost, that it might not be thought he served
for interest. He will spend of his own 10,000 cr. or 12,000 cr., and wishes
the King to know that he will bring at his own cost 100 horsemen of the
band called, in the camp, last year, the Black Band. If Landenbergh
break promise he would undertake to bring as many horse and foot as
Landenbergh should, at the Emperor's prices ; and thought it might cause
mutiny if the soldiers sent by the Emperor were paid at a different rate
from those of his own levying. To show what the Emperor pays to the
High Almains, he delivered the enclosed bill, which specifies 4 florins of 26
stivers for the month.
On receipt of the Council's letter, wrote to Mr. Vaughan, by a post of
the Regent that went to Spire, to advise with all diligence whether Landen-
bergh performed his bargain ; and, meanwhile, drew the enclosed articles
for Mons. de Bueren, who accepts all save that for the valuation of the
* Misread " Derrule " in Bymer.
85 HENRY VIII. 195
1544.
florin, and desires the King's answer and letters of retinae, such as the
Emperor gives, which should declare that the King accepts htm into his
" service and retinue at this time " with 2,000 good soldiers at a price
specified. On receipt of these letters of retinue, he will sign the articles,
receive his conduct money and put his soldiers ready to muster at Buldwike
about 14 May. He marvelled that he had no answer whether the King
would accept his offer of 400 or 600 horsemen and 2,000 footmen more ;
but Chainberleyn answered that the King had now sent to know how Mr.
Vaughan sped with Landenbergh, and, upon that knowledge, would instruct
him further. De Bueren said the Regent had resolved with him that he
should have the horsemen she had levied in the Low Countries, and for the
footmen she had written to the Emperor. He desires to have a trucheman
who can speak both English and French ; and has promised to travail with
the Regent that her bands may be ready to muster with his at Buldwike.
As the articles show, conduct money and the 100 fl. upon every ensign is
agreed for in florins of 20 stivers, which is less than Landenbergh has.
De Bueren delivered the enclosed bill of head officers necessary, which are
extraordinary pays besides the pays and double pays of the ensigns, which
by custom must be allowed upon the whole band, great or small.
Eight days past, Mons. du Reux and a band of his men, at daybreak, set
ladders to the walls of Turwane and were going up when they were
discovered, " and so recoiled without loss." The Emperor's galleys in
Spain have taken a foist coming from Alger to Barbarossa with news that
the King of Cusco had besieged Alger and was like to win it. The duke of
Cameryne, who went lately to the bisbop of Rome, is returning to the
Emperor — a sign that the Bishop will declare himself with the Emperor.
These news may be used with tbe King as seems good, for they are not
from "any place of credit, but of the common bruit." Bruxelles, 8 April
1644. Signed : T. Chamberlein.
p. s. — Mons. de Buryn sends, herewith, a letter to the King.
Hoi., pp. 7. Add.
R.O. 2. Articles and covenants passed between the count of Bueren and
Thos. Chamberlin, commissary of the King of England, by which the Count
has promised to bring the King 2,000 footmen.
Seventeen numbered articles regulating the muster, pay and service of the
men. Each ensign is to contain 400 men, of whom 60 or 60 shall be
harquebusiers, 80 halberdiers and the rest pikemen. The muster shall be
near Boisleduc on 14 May, and for conduct money thither each footman
shall have 1 fl. worth 20 pattars of Brabant and each ensign 100 fl. Their
pay afterwards shall be 4 fl. the month, if Landenberch serves at that price ;
but, if not, it shall be 4 Philips of 25 pattars of Brabant, or such pay as
the Emperor's men under the count shall have. Rules for double pays and
pays for battle or assault. A month contains 80 days ; and florins of 20
stivers of Brabant are to be worth 2*. fr/. st. The men shall serve for 6
months, against all save the Emperor and Holy Empire. Rules for
obedience and discipline in the field. Half a month's pay to be allowed for
return home. Current money (named) of England and France to be taken
in lieu of florins, pattars and stivers. Made at Brussels, 8 April 15 II.
French, «•<•/•</, /»/>. 4. Endd. : " Thomas Chaniberlayn to the CounsaJ,
viij° Aprilis 1644. '
9 April. 309. SIR RICHARD MANNERS.
R. o. Queen Katharine's appointment of Sir Richard Maners to be
[keeper] of her lordship and manor of Fodrynghaye. Westm., 9 April
85 Hen. VIII.
Two copies, each p. 1. Very mutilated.
196 85 HENRY VIII.
1544.
9 April. 310. HEKTFORD and Others to HENRY VIII.
R- O- Enclose letters which arrived this morning from lord Wharton to
P., v. 370. Hertford, with others from the Master of Maxwell and Drumlaneryke to
Wharton. Where Drumlaneryke desires to know the cause of the stay of
the King's army, and wishes it might come shortly to their relief in Scot-
land ; Hertford has, for his comfort, required Wharton to write advising
him and the rest of the King's friends to keep together out of danger of
their enemies, for, if they show themselves of such sort as they promised,
they shall shortly have aid. On receipt of the Council's letters to grant
assurance to Robert Maxwell from eight days to eight days, Hertford wrote
to Wharton to do so if Maxwell eftsoons made suit for it. Where it
appears by Wharton and Bowes's letters that Bowes, " perceiving no such
matter to succeed [or] follow as he was sent for," intends to repair hither;
the writers will stay him here till they know the King's further pleasure,
to the intent that, if Lenoux send commissioners to Carlisle, Bowes may the
sooner repair thither.
Draft in Sadler's hand, pp. 8. Endd. : " Depeched ix° April."
9 April. 311. LAYTON to the COUNCIL.
B Q Upon their letters of 1 April has earnestly communed with the
St. P., ix. 648 Regent and Council for the " alleviacyon " of the horse and foot whom
De Bures shall have in the Emperor's soulde. The Regent affirms that she
has written to the Emperor that the footmen may be levied of Basse
Almaignes (De Bures being a Basse Almaigne), that she has appointed the
2,000 horsemen out of the best of these parts, with whom De Bures is
right well content, and that the band of 4,000 shall be an elect band and
"much surmount" the hasty levy of 2,000 foot and 300 horse which
De Bures led last year. All the Scots were put in prison, so that the
sustenance of the poorest sort cost the Regent 40 gylders a day; for " the
merchants found themselves, and yet do, and remain in prison." The
rabblement were then set at large, to avoid expense, and were to
have an old boat given them, to go to their own country, but, by
night, they took away a ship of Anderson's full freight. The factors
came to Gaunt to declare their misfortune ; and Layton went to the
Regent, who put the rest of the rabble back in prison, examined
some by torture and carried them to the Pyne Bancke, where the
robbery was. They confessed ; else it might have been thought that the
English mariners took her away. Layton persuaded the Regent that he
knew the Scots had arrived at Haberdyn, in Scotland, and sold the ship and
goods, and she concluded to make restitution. The goods of the Scots here
amount to 10,OOOZ. Flemish besides their 10 ships. Had obtained this
conclusion before receiving the Council's letters of 28 March. Caused
Mons. de Bevers, lord of Camfere and Admiral, to come before the Regent,
and there said to him that he had a Scottish heart and favoured the Scots
better than the Emperor's or the King's subjects, " and that belike he and
his officers were consenting to the robbery," because the serreur or boom
of the haven was left unlocked that night and the " geite" were in a tavern
at the time. The Regent thereupon handled him very sore, and told him
she would write to the Emperor to remove him. He only wept like a child ;
and next morning came to Lay ton's lodging, praying him to speak for him
to the Regent and write in his favour to the King. Answered that when he
saw him entertaining English merchants at Camfere as he did the Scots he
would speak and write for him, but not before. " In this discomfort I left
Monsr- de Bevers in at Gaunte. If the Patriarch arrive at Camfere he shalbe
arrested straight and all his ships. The Regent despatched a post thither
with a commandment straight." Bruxelles, 9 April. Signed.
Pp. Add. Endd: 1544.
85 HENRY VIII. 197
1544.
9 April. 312. WOTTON to HENRY VIII.
i.R' °'«»i On 81 March received lettt>rs from *ne Council, both by Mr. Vaoghan
'• and by Nicholas the courier. Had procured Chr. Landenbergh to behere
and Mr. Vaughan spoke with him, who varied somewhat from his agreement.
Reports news given him by (i mm lie on the 2nd inst., viz.: The
States have granted the Emperor 24,000 footmen and 4,000 horsemen, to
be employed against the Turk and the French as shall seem beet; and the
Emperor has agreed to give the king of Romans 8,000 footmen and 1,000
horsemen of them to defend Hungary. The Empire does not deliver the
men (who might do as much good as they did before Buda) but money to
pay them. So few are appointed for Hungary, because the Turk has only
10,000 men in garrison there and cannot bring an army this summer.
Also the States have written to the Switzers not to assist the French king.
Granvelle will travail to pacify the Emperor with the king of Denmark, and
in their conclusions Henry shall have honorable mention as the Emperor's
chief friend ; and Denmark must rtnunciart L>iab»lo et jwmpi* ejut,
that is, must renounce leagues with the French King and send him
bis Order again. When Winchester was here most of the Princes
favoured the French king, but now none dare name him ; for now, instead
of hastening to depart, the Emperor says he will never return to Spain till
the end of his wars with the French king. The Bishop of Rome dare not
stir, because the Emperor told Cardinal Farnese that he would take any-
thing done against Henry as done against himself. The States are now
minded to require the Bishop to declare the French king enemy ; not that
they reckon to obtain it, but to make him favour the French king less.
When Cardinal Farnese returned to Rome, the Bishop would not read his
answer in Consistory, but only said " that the Emperor hod shut the gates
of peace." However, the Emperor's ambassador so spread the answer
abroad that at last, for shame, the Bishop had it read in Consistory. The
Emperor's soldiers on the frontier play the very butchers, hewing in pieces
all persons going towards France. The States will make a statute that
Germans serving the French king shall now come home, or " their houses
shall be thrown down and their wives and children sent after them." The
Emperor retained all his captains three weeks ago, but keeps it secret and
moves his artillery about, as to Gand and elsewhere, so as to confuse the
French king. Thinking to learn something of the Emperor's intent, observed
that, now the Emperor had obtained all his requests, he trusted they would
shortly go down from this rude country to pleasant Brabant again ; but Gran-
velle " had me straight" and said "Ah, you may not ask me that question, for
I may not answer you," but you may write that the Emperor will temporise
here awhile and intends to follow your Highness's counsel in entering into
France. This answer is dark to Wotton but may be light to Henry if he
has given such counsel. The French king bears a good countenance
abroad, but, in secret, walks up and down saying to himself " Foy de
gentilhomme ! seray je prins prisonier encoire une fois ? Perderay je mon
Rnyalmc ? Seray je tue ? Moureray je ? With other like words, as a man
vehemently troubled in his mind." The French say they will give battle
in Piedmont but Guasto is going to revictual Carignane and believes they
will not abide his coming. Far from revictualling Picardy and Luxembourg,
the French send all they can make to Piedmont, whither Brisac is ridden
in post.
On the 4th inst., Frederic count Palatine did homage to the Emperor
and was admitted as Count Palatine Elector.
Told Granvelle of Henry's wish to retain another captain and 1,000
horsemen, and he promised to speak at once with the Emperor; but it
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1544.
312. WOTTON to HENRY VIII. — con*.
not until the 7th inst. that Granvelle showed him that the Emperor had
appointed a pensioner of his, named Hanze van Sickenghen, whose father
Franciscus was " as famous a captain as any was in Germany in our days."
As he talked with Granvelle, Landenbergh came in ; and, conversation
turning upon the place of musters, Granvelle named Andernaken upon the
Ryne. Wotton said that was too far, and "he" had already appointed
Maistricht, but Granvelle said that country had been too much oppressed
with soldiers and the people were seditious, and all Juliers had been spoiled
and was too bare for soldiers to lie in. Meanwhile came in Hanze von
Syckenhen, to whom Granvelle showed that the Emperor had appointed
him to serve the King. He replied that he was ready, but would require
assurance for the payment of his wages. Thought the request strange,
but Granvelle explained that Duke Maurice of Saxon and others had
required the like, and the Emperor had given his bond to every colonel.
As Granvelle had other business, they agreed that Sickenhen should come
home to Wotton to talk further of the matter together with Mons. de Lyre,
also present, who last year retained the Emperor's captains and does so this
year also. Sickenhen brought certain articles in writing, and De Lyre acted
as his trucheman. Gives the articles and the discussion upon them, viz. : — 1.
That he would not be bound to serve beyond the sea. 2. That he would
have two months' warning to prepare, and could not have his men at the
mustering place before the end of May (De Lyre said the Emperor's men
could not be ready earlier ; and they agreed for the muster to be not beyond
the Mase but at Munster Eyfle nearDuren). 3. That he would have a
month's wages paid now (and they agreed to 10,000 gyldens muntz, viz. of 15
batzes apiece) ; and liberty to bring 100 more or less than the 1,000. 4.
For his own wages 500 gyldens muntz a month and for his lieutenant 200
gyldens. (De Lyre said the Emperor paid 400 gyldens to a colonel and 100
to a lieutenant ; but Sickenhen said such wages depended on the
quality of the colonel and lieutenant, and he meant to bring his
own brother or some other who could speak good French.) 6. That
he would have one of these towns, Norimberg, Ulme, Ausprug, Francforde,
Andwerpe or Coleyn, or else these companies, the Welzers, Foukers or
Powmgartners, bound for payment of the men. (Wotton said that had
he known how truly Henry paid he would not ask such surety. Sickenhen
said that his brother and he had great trouble after their father's
death because certain princes whom their father served had not paid his
men, and therefore he would serve no prince in Germany, not even the
Paltzgrave, whose subject he was, without such assurance ; and would
wager 100 gyldens that no other captain would. De Lyre asked what town
or company was bound when he served the French king ; to which he had
no answer but that " the French king did ever pay truly." As he persisted,
and refused to have Henry bound by hand and seal, as the Emperor is ;
Wotton offered in consideration of the Emperor's confidence in him, to send
for instructions, which would require a fortnight. He said that, if he put
off so long, all the best gentlemen would be taken up ; but, if Wotton
would pay the 10,000 gyldens forthwith, he would retain them, the money
to remain with the gentlemen if the King and he failed to conclude. As
Wotton had no commission, they departed re infecta.}
Misliked most this captain's face, which is "so red and fiery and garnished
with rubies as it may well appear that his mother never taught him to
water his wine." Reported the result to Granvelle, who swore that he knew
of no captain by whom Henry could be better served, and seemed to think
Wotton should trust him with the 10,000 gyldens. Has not done so ; but
as time passes, if he can (by the Emperor's advice) find a captain who will
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1544.
serve without this assurance of towns, he intends to take him. It will be
hard to get so many barded horses. The Emperor requires but 60 in a
1,000. As for " arcabusiers," they can bring twice as many. The Emperor's
petty captain of " arcabusiers" has great wages. The Emperor, Gran voile
and De Lyre labour to have their men and Henry's at the same wages, to
prevent grudging. Noted that Granvelle used Landenbergh and the two
brethren of Sickenghen very gently, putting off his cap, taking them by
the hands, " and bidding them once or twice to be covered, howbeit that they
did not so."
Mr. Vaughan is now at Francford to receive his money and pay
Landenbergh. Encloses copies of the Emperor's entertainment of
horsemen and footmen, in Dutch, — as there was no time to translate them.
De Lyre says it is the same as last year save that, instead of paying but
half a month from the breaking up of the army, he now is bound to pay a
whole month " or else to pay as was paid for the conduct money."
Encloses also De Lyre's letter that came with them. As the copy of the
entertainment of horsemen was delivered at Mr. Vaughan's coming, it was
turned into Latin by Chr. Monte (whose services Wotton commends) ;
which translation also goes herewith. Spyre, 9 April 1544. Siyntd.
Pp. 9. Add. Endd.
9 April. 313. JEHAN DE LYBRE to WOTTON.
R- °- Sends at his request the " retenues" both of footmen and horsemen,
with the wages of colonels of foot and of marshals and chiefs of horse ;
"aussy les bestel et artickel brieff des gens do pied, sur lesquclz les pietons
sont acoustume de jurer ; quant a la retenue des gens do choval, elle vous
fust consignee par moy sur Monsr. de Grandvelle, et avons, selon icolle,
conclut avecq les princes et aultres capitaines desdits gens de cheval, cxcepte
que, a cause qu'il faisoient difficulte de prendre ung demy moys pour la
retraicte, nous avons conclut avecq eulx que, quant il plaira a sa Majeste de
leur donner conge, il demeurera en la liberto d'icelle de leur donner ung
moys de gaiges pour leur retraicte, ou autant par jour pour leur retournee
comme pour leur venue, compte six batz par jour." Would have sent
them translated, but for haste. " De mon logiz, ce ix" d'avril 1544."
French. Hoi., p. 1. Add. : A Mons., Mons. 1'ambassadeur du Roy
d'Engleterre. Endd. : to Mr. Wootton.
10 April. 314. THE PRIVY COUNCIL to HERTFORD.
Add. MS. The King meant, before Hertford left, to fortify Lythe, and, since
82>6B\f ^ ^er^or(^ 8 departure, devised with the lord Admiral to fortify a hill near
Hamilton Edinburgh, towards Lythe, under which Angus lay at his last assembly
Papers, against the Governor. Considering the King's purpose to invade France
n., No. 207. this summer in person, the principal cause of his sending the army into
Scotland was to devastate the country, so that neither they nor any sent
thither out of France or Denmark might invade this realm. Angus and
others standing bound to serve him otherwise than they do, the King had
reason to think he might easier fortify and revictual these places, they
giving hostages therefor (which Hertford was appointed to take at
his entry) but as Angus and others have now traitorously revolted to the
Governor and Cardinal's faction, the foresaid two places which were
to be fortified (standing in the heart of that realm and only to be
victualled by sea, which, the wind being so uncertain as experience
shows, cannot always be done, nor done without " inestimable charge")
might be recovered by the enemies, to the detriment of the King when he
has better opportunity to invade, as he intends to do next year. Hertford
shall, therefore, forbear fortifying the said places, and only burn Edinburgh
200
35 HENRY VIII.
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Ib. f. 83.
314. THE PRIVY COUNCIL to HERTFORD — cont.
town, and so deface it as to leave a memory for ever of the vengeance of
God upon " their falsehood and disloyalty," do his best without long tarry-
ing to beat down the castle, sack Holyrood House, and sack, burn and
subvert Lythe and all the towns and villages round, putting man, woman
and child to fire and sword where resistance is made ; then pass over to
Pifeland and extend like destruction there, not forgetting to turn upside
down the Cardinal's town of St. Andrews, so " as th'upper stone may be
the nether and not one stick stand by another," sparing no creature alive,
especially such as be allied to the Cardinal, and, if the castle can be won
destroying it piecemeal. By a month spent thus this journey shall succeed
most to the King's honor, the army's surety and the saving of expense.
He shall take order with the Wardens on the Marches to burn and destroy
to the uttermost, not leaving Jedworth behind if it may be conveniently
destroyed.
The laird of Nesby's offer to serve, and to lay one of his sons in pledge,
is to be accepted ; but, seeing the falsehood of the Scots and " how little
they pass on their pledges," he is to be trusted only so far as his deeds
give cause, and his pledge is to be taken with this condition that if he fail
to serve truly his pledge may be "justified." Order is to be taken with
the Wardens that the borderers in Scotland may be still tormented now in
seed time ; for if not suffered to sow their ground they shall, by next year,
be unable to live. Westm., 10 April 1544.
Signed by Norfolk, Suffolk, Russell, Essex, Winchester, Westminster,
Wriothesley, Gage, Browne, Wyngfeld, Paget, Petre, Bakere.
Pp. 5. Add.
2. Copy of the above.
Pp. 4. Endd. by Paget.
Add. MS.
32,654, f. 86.
B. M.
Hamilton
Papers.
n., No. 208.
10 April. 315. HERTFORD, TUNSTALL, LLANDAFF and SADLER to HENRY VIII.
Enclose letters to Hertford from Wharton showing that Glencarne
and Bisshop, Lenoux's secretary, are coming by sea to the Isle of Man,
and so to Carlisle, to*treat upon the matters which the King appointed.
Whereupon order is taken for Mr. Bowes, who is here, to be at Carlisle at
Glencarne's arrival. The commission and instructions to Wharton and
Bowes are to treat with Lenoux, Angus, Casselles, and Glencarne jointly,
and cannot serve now that Angus is apprehended. Mr. Bowes desires
instructions therein. Enclose also another letter to Hertford from Whar-
ton, showing the number of Border horsemen meet to serve in the King's
journey into France, and his own desire to go with them ; wherein the
writers beg the King to answer him. Newcastle, 10 April. Signed.
Pp. 2. Add. Sealed. Endd. : 1544.
Longleat MS. 2. Original draft of the above, in Sadler's hand, noted in Hamilton
Papers, II. p. 719, as endorsed "Depeched x° Aprile, at iij at after none."
11 April. 316. The LORD JUSTICE and COUNCIL OF IRELAND to the COUNCIL.
Commend the bearer, Nich. Bagnolde, who has served in martial
affairs here for four or five years, and now, for his advancement, makes suit
to them to depart to serve his Majesty in France. He is a forward gentle-
man and they beg favour for him, although they know of no private suit
that he has, but only to serve in France. Dublin, 11 April. Signed by
Brabazon, Alen, George abp. of Dublin and Basnet.
P. 1. Add. Kndd. : 1544.
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201
231, No. W9.
[Cal. of
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Hay ties'
1544.
12 April. 317. THB PRIVY COUNCIL to HERTFORD.
The King, perceiving, by his last letters, Robert Maxwell's offers
touching the keeping (and delivery at need to the King) of Lougmaban and
other places named, desires Hertford to send Patie (irayine or some other
wise man, under colour of other business, to view the strength of these
places. If they are tenable Hertford shall practise, by promises, money or
St. Papers, 25. other means, to get them into the King's hands ; and likewise to get a foot
within Tyntallon. On the 8th inst. the lord Admiral with the rest of the
fleet was off Yarmouth, and wrote that he trusted to be before Tynemouth
within two days. Westm., 12 April 1544. Signed by Norfolk, Suffolk,
Russell, Essex, Wriothesley, Paget and Petre.
I'.S. in I'ltn-'x liaml. — The King has letters from Westmoreland and
Cumberland that they have received his letters and are making ready to
repair to the places Hertford has appointed ; but it does not appear that
they have instructions how to use themselves in case of invasion. Hertford
is to leave them instructions and some meet counsellors, and also commission
to levy aid of the country.
In Paget's hand, pp. 2. Flyleaf with address lost. Headed in a later
hand : To therle of Hertforde.
12 April. 318. CHAPUYS to the QUEEN OF HUNGARY.
R. O.
[Spanish
Calendar,
vu. 65.]
On the 5th inst. received her letters of the 1st and the Emperor's of
the 18th uh., with the minute, documents and extracts mentioned in hers.
The King, who was not recovered from his illness nor disposed to hear
Ini-iiu'ss, would not trouble Chapuys to go to Court to his ministers, but
sent two of his Council, to whom Chapuys showed the injury which the
Emperor's subjects of Flanders would receive by the sudden declaration
against Scotland, and that, nevertheless, the Emperor would observe the
treaty of closer amity, honorably ; and, since the King required to delay
declaring against the Duke of Holstein, first for his honor's sake (because of
friendship with the Duke and other petit: respect z), and secondly for the
indemnity of his subjects, reason would that the Emperor should have the
liku licence, the lute king of Scotland having been of his Order and Flanders
and Scotland having always had a commercial league, reconfirmed three or
four years ago; as to indemnity of subjects the Emperor ought to
regard it more than the King, inasmuch as his subjects have these [late]
years given such marvellous great aids and suffered so much by the war, and
the English (whatever the King did) would not dare to complain, whereas in
Flanders subjects speak more freely and a very small matter is sufficient to
hinder a good aid for the Emperor, and; besides, the arrest of the Scots and
their ships in Flanders left no fear of their coming thither in future, and
was like an interdiction of them, while for the intimidating of the country
of Scotland the Emperor's sending of a king of arms would be much more
effective than the declaration made in the Low Countries, which would not
come to the notice of many people of Scotland.
As the Councillors could not answer this they resolved to report it to the
King, and likewise concerning the 11,000 horses which they demanded and
the quality of the ships to be armed for sea in observance of the treaty.
Yesterday the King sent for Chapuys, both in order to advise upon the
said points and, principally, to advertise him of what she will learn from
the copy of his letters to the Emperor. After a long talk the King
referred him to the Council for the answer of the said points ; who,
touching the first, made more instance than ever and were some time
before they would agree to a time for the King to declare against Holstein,
ultimately condescending to make that declaration a month after receiving
202 35 HENEY VIII.
1544.
318. CHAPUYS to the QUEEN OF HUNGARY— cont.
the notice of the Emperor's declaration against Scotland and the certificate
of hostility. And on this they again consulted the King, who sent word
that' he would make no other promise than that after the Emperor's declara-
tion he would do as the treaty bound him, and that Chapuys should
write to the Emperor to make the declaration as he had promised to do when
authentically advertised of the hostility between the King and the Scots,
as, they said, he had been, by the King's letters. Answered shortly and
brusquely that there was no great reason in their demand, and, as he had
before shown them, far more occasion for the King to make his declaration
first, since the hostility between the Emperor and Holstein preceded that of
the King and the Scots, as likewise did the requisition for the King to
declare himself ; and they ought to make no difficulty, especially when
Holstein has often boasted a wish to conquer this realm, affirming that it
belonged to him, and these years past had designed an enterprise against it
as the King himself advertised Chapuys,0 for which cause the King ought to
have no regard for the Duke ; and as to the King's subjects the Easterlings
here would purchase their property there and undertake recovery of their
debts. Told them also that he could do no service in this, being afraid to
write of it to the Emperor, especially when, on the 3rd ult., the King
had told him, by two of the Council, that there would be no difficulty
about his declaring after the Emperor had declared ; and now they said the
contrary. Upon this the Council sent Milord Wryothesley and the Secre-
tary to the King, who returned with word that the King avowed his saying
the above, but that, since the declaration had not been made at once, and
other means of delay were put forward, he might well withdraw that
promise; nevertheless, to show that he was a prince of his word and wished
to proceed sincerely, he would be content to make the required declaration
within six weeks after the Emperor's declaration against the Scots and that
he would be advertised by letters from the Emperor himself, and not from
Flanders, of the hostility between his Majesty and Holstein, expressly
mentioning, as the treaty required, the kind of hostility, (viz. : whether he
had invaded or caused to be invaded the countries of the Emperor or
had given assistance to some other to do so), the English not holding as
sufficient cause for the declaration the simple defiance of the Duke
against Flanders (les pays de pardeca qu. pardela ?). Told them he
had no express power, but thought that the Emperor would condescend
thereto ; and he would to-day show them the minute which the
Emperor had sent (not mentioning that it came from the Emperor,
but giving them to understand that he himself would prepare one). It
will suffice to make the certificate in the same form as that sent by the
King. In the course of conversation they put forward that they were
advertised from several quarters that the Pope had paid 4,000 Italians to
aid the King of France against him (Henry ?), and that, in pursuance of
the treaty, the Emperor would be bound to declare against His Holiness.
Upon Chapuys's saying that it was ridiculous [to think] that the Pope
would spend a single penny on such affairs, both for his avarice and other
respects, and that that ought to be news from Venice, " dont leur
escripvoit souvent de bien Ihourdes," they asked if in this the Emperor
would not believe letters of a secretary of the Pope himself, and of
good personages about the King of France, or that King himself. Chapuys
answered that he held that there were secretaries and others about his
Holiness who could write such things, either by fiction or conjecture,
and, as to the King of France and his people, there was in them
neither drop nor spark of truth ; that it was the French custom,
• See Vol. XVII., App. B. No. 30.
85 HENRY VIII. 203
l.vn.
especially in times of necessity, to give out that they had intelligence
and amity in many places. On the other hand, besides vehement con-
jectures, the contrary was certified, both by the letters of the Emperor's
ambassador in Rome and several others, and also, if necessary, by the
assertion of his Holiness and his principal ministers ; and even if the Pope
had given some aid, it would be only for the defence of Scotland, and the
Emperor would have more than requited it by making the declaration
against Scotland.
The King and his ministers are offended at the small number of horses
which she has offered for his artillery and wagons, saying that it is quite
impossible for them to go about this enterprise unless furnished with the
number they asked, or thereabouts, and that for so many men and their equip-
ment the journey could not be made otherwise ; that the Viceroy of Sicily
here had induced them to condescend, as it were, to double the men agreed
to at the first treaty, and, in the expectation that they would be assisted, for
their money, with as many horses and wagons as they needed, the King had
willingly condescended to that increase of men ; but if he was not furnished
with the horses and wagons necessary, he must revert to making the army
only as comprised in the treaty, seeing that it would have to be diminished
in accordance with the provision of horses and wagons. This they
repeated several times, affirming that it seemed to them that the enterprise
must be given up and the preparations which were greater than had ever
been made in England, irrevocably lost through no fault of theirs ; and
they added that they had the description of the parishes of Flanders,
Brabant, Haynault and llartois, which were so numerous that if each
parish furnished but one wagon there would be four times as many horses
as were demanded ; and the Emperor could provide himself on the side of
Almain with part of the horses he needed. Chapuys showed them what
the Queen wrote, and how, where the Emperor was, it was impossible
to get many horses because these late years the French, bein^ able to pass
them by way of Lorraine, had drawn some thence, and the people of
that neighbourhood, having the navigation of the Rhine, would not keep
many wagon horses, and, what was worse, however many there were,
horses could not be obtained except by consent, as it was not the practise of
the Low Countries ; adding that he could say no more than she had written,
and thought that it would be well to send over commissioners to accompany
hers to levy the horses, and at the same time advise as to the kind of ships
needed for the passage, of which they say that they need 200. The said
commissioners could choose the ships and hoys to be sent into divers
quarters for men, as to Suffocq, Norfocq, Quen (Kent) and elsewhere. The
Council require her to use such diligence that the horses and wagons which
they ought to have may be sent at a day which the said commissioners
shall name to Calais, in order that their army may not lose time and waste
munition there.
As to the quality of the ships to be put on the sea in accordance with the
treaty, the King and Council desire that a third of them should be of 800
tons and of the rest none less than 80 tons, and that they may be in the
Narrow Sea by 18 May. The Council have promised to send him to-day
the patents for the order of the safe-conducts ; and have told him that the
King has written to his commissioners and provided for Mons. de Buren's
furniture. Forgot to say that those here make little of the arrest of the
Scots there, saying that those same Scots have as great opportunities of
bargaining and trading there as before, seeing that they are at their
liberty; and they [the Council] will not accept the answer, now that
the Scots trade at their pleasure, and nothing has been said except that
204
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35 HENRY VIII.
318. CHAPUYS to the QUEEN OF HUNGABY — cont.
they .are not allowed to convey away the goods that they have there, that
they were allowing the Frenchmen here to do the same.*-*
Already, before the receipt of her letters, Chapuys, seeing that, after the
departure of those who have gone into Scotland, there was not here such
warmth for the enterprise of France as he might have desired, asked one
of the Council whence came that coldness, and why those who went into
Flanders spread rumors that here were made no preparations for the said
enterprise, at which people there were astonished. Added that it
seemed to him that, since the Scots were divided and without a king, and
there was no danger of their invading this realm, the King might well have
forborne the sending of the men he had ordered thither ; especially as, if he
intended to use them in the enterprise against France, he might
miscalculate by not knowing how long their exploit would take or whether
the wind can so soon favour their passage. He answered that it was
incredible what preparations were made, and how everyone was hastening
to put the men in order who were to cross, who were all ready in their
several quarters, awaiting only the command to leave and the vessels for
their passage; as for those who had gone towards Scotland, the King
did not count upon using them against France, although, if they did their
exploit in time, they might serve as supernumerary, at least in commanding
the sea. The two personages whom the King sent to him last spoke in the
same way, as also did all of the Council, but Chapuys sees no great
appearance that they can so soon do their exploit, for their army, through
contrary weather, has not yet made great progress on the sea, and he doubts
that the English have not all the intelligences in that quarter that they could
wish, because the Council, after having read a letter which the earl of Arfort,
who is chief in the North, wrote to the King, all showed themselves dissatisfied
and pensive ; and as to the army by land which the King has upon the Scottish
frontier, whatever the English ambassador with her may have said, there are no
footmen, or very few ; horsemen indeed there are, but not, he thinks, very many.
The count of Linus who, as he wrote last, was to come to the frontiers to treat
with the King's Commissioners u-as constrained to go to the defence of his oirn
good place called J)onberton, which the Governor and his party ivished to
besiege, and sent deputies to treat in his stead.
As to the money for the herrings of which she wrote, the Council have
informed him that it will be paid without demand of the surety which they
wished to have. London, 12 April 1544.
P.S. — This despatch was written on Friday, and, thinking that the King
would have advertised me of his will (as he had said), I have waited two
days, but will not wait longer, supposing that he has written to his am-
bassador there all that he wished to communicate.
Fr. Modern transcript of the original at Vienna, pp. 10.
12 April. 319. HERTFORD to HENRY VIII.
Add. MS.
32,654, f. 88.
B. M.
Hamilton
Papers,
n., No. 209
(Abstract
and P.S.)
St. P., v. 371.
Has this day received the Council's letters of the 10th, showing that,
having weighed the sequel of this enterprise against Scotland, the King has,
for considerations expressed in the said letters, resolved that Hertford shall
* This would seem to be the sense. The words of the original are as follows: —
"Madame joubliay de dire que ceulx cy ne font grant cas de larrestement des Escossois
de par dela, disans qui ceulx Escossois ont aultant de comodite de contraicter et
negocier illec que par avant, veu quilz sont en leur liberte ; et ne veullent prendre en
poyemant que oeres qnilz ne negocient a leur plaisir que ce nest riens diet, seullement
quilz nayent faculte transporter leura biens quilz ont de pardela, mesmes permectoient
ilz bien icy aux Francois."
85 HENRY VIII. 205
16-n.
forbear fortifying Legh, but put it and Edinburgh and other towns there-
abouts to sack, fire and sword, rase Edinburgh castle if that may be done
without long tarrying, and afterwards make like >]><>il in Fyfe, especially at
St. Andrews. Is ready to spend his life in doing this, but, if he may say it,
his opinion is that, if Legh may be fortified and made tenable within
convenient time, it shall be more honor to the King and annoyance to his
enemies to fortify and keep it, for which all provision is made and the
charges thereof past, than only to destroy and burn ; for, it being their chief
port, the King shall have a good entry into Scotland and, by stopping
fishing and traffic, force the town of Edinburgh and country round to fall
to his devotion, and also keep out all their aid from France and elsewhere.
This would also encourage Lenoux to come in ; who must needs condescend
to the King's terms, for he knows that the French king cannot trust him,
and the " title of Scotland" prevents his ever agreeing with the Governor,
so that the King may have Donbretayn of him, and, holding it and Legh,
the King shall in time force all on this side the Fryth to become subjects.
Can leave Legh victualled for three months, and it may, with little charge,
be revictualled once a month from Berwick ; and two or three little barks
appointed to remain here would both serve for that purpose and defend this
coast from pirates and other enemies. Besides, the country about Legh
might be forced by the garrison to bring in victuals, as the Scots, notwith-
standing the wars, daily bring victuals to Berwick. It is supposed that a
great number in Scotland would aid the King's army if they saw he
intended to have a foot within the realm, whereas fire and sword would put
all to utter despair. It may be that the inhabitants of Edinburgh will
yield the town and castle. Begs to know how to proceed. Would grieve
to see the King's treasure employed only in devastating two or three towns
and a little country which would soon recover. Perceives that, after
burning Legh and Edinburgh, he is to pass into Fife Land and destroy
St. Andrews. St. Andrews is 20 miles from the other side of the water
•gainst Legh, so that the army must march thither on foot, carrying the
ordnance, or else they must sail back to the mouth of the Fryth and so
about the coast to St. Andrews, where it is doubtful whether there is landing
for the army and ordnance. Newcastle, 12 April.
P.S. — Encloses a letter he has received from Sir Ralph Evre, showing
that the garrisons annoy the enemies. At closing this, received the letters
herewith from Wharton and Penvan, answering his concerning the practise
for Ton] >tiil Inn ; for which he has also written to the Master of Morton, Sir
Geo. Douglas's son, and practised with the captain of Temptallon, and
expects by Monday night to have some good answer therein. The Sutpe-
stake is now ready to go to sea to-morrow, and is as good as ever she was.
Sit/nature mutilated and faded.
Pp. 4. Flyleaf icit h addres* lott.
E. O. 2. Original and much corrected draft of the above (without the P.S.)
from which it is printed in the State Papers.
In Sadler'* hand, pp. 8. Endd. : " Depeched xij Aprilis, at x. at night. To
the King's ma'1' with also advertisementes fro the 1. Wharton and Sir. R. Ear
and towching the Swepestak."
12 April. 320. JAMES DOUGLAS, MASTER of MORTON, to HERTFORD.
Longleat MS. Received his writing, 12 April, and will keep Daketh and Temptallon
Hamilton at the King's command. The Governor and Cardinal are come to
Edinburgh, 12 April, and intend to " put at " him and his friends, but the
King may be sure of them. Desires assurance for certain friends, of whom
he will give a bill, and will come to Coldyngham and convey the King's
206
85 HENKY VIII.
1544.
320. JAMES DOUGLAS, MASTER of MORTON, to HERTFORD — cont.
E. 0.
[Spanish
Calendar,
vn., 64 & 66.]
army in the stead of Angus and his father. The ships of which he
advertised Hertford departed on the 7th inst. ; and that night 100 horse
lay between Lythe and Edinburgh to rescue Angus if he had been stolen
to the ship, "but they feared and durst not bring him." The Governor and
Cardinal intend, ere the army comes, to leave the King no friends here.
Desires answer that he and his friends may be ready to meet Hertford ;
and the houses shall be " ready to receive both the army by land and the
ships by sea." No army is expected. The Governor has promised lord
Hume to come to the Border after Easter. Will advertise what is done at
Edinburgh after receiving Hertford's answer. Temptallon, 12 April.
Begs credence for bearer.
Copy.
12 April. 321. CHARLES V. to CHAPUYS.
This is in answer to Chapuys' letters of the 16th ult., and letters to
Granvelle of that day and the penultimate of last month and 4th of this.
Thanks for his advertisement of all occurrents, and requires him to con-
tinue it as more than ever important for the enterprises on hand. This
courier is despatched expressly to advertise him that the English ambassa-
dor some days ago made instance to Granvelle for the Emperor to provide
his master with some good captain to levy and bring him 1,000 horse,
besides those which Lendunberg is making, and to communicate to the said
ambassador the articles of retainer which the Emperor gives to his horse-
men in order to treat accordingly. After much thought, found no person
more suitable than Captain Sequingen (who, for the Emperor's sake,
reluctantly accepted the charge) notwithstanding that the Emperor had
himself intended to use his service, as a personage experienced in war and
of good credit; but, when it came to treating and he required security of
merchants in Germany, as the Foubrers (qu. Foukers?), Welsers and others
for the men's pay, the ambassador answered that he had no charge therein
and would not do it, although it was shown him that the other captains
demanded that assurance of the Emperor himself, who hus to deliver
letters signed and sealed, and even so they are hardly content, although they
have often been in his wages and the Emperor is easier to covenant with
as his subjects may be arrested. As the ambassador insisted upon consult-
ing his King, and the Emperor saw that if there was any more delay it
would be impossible to get the 1,000 horsemen (and even now it has been
impossible to induce Sechingen to promise the muster of them before the
last of May) the Emperor has undertaken that the King will deliver the
said assurance before the end of this month or within two or three days of
the next at latest, and if not the 2,000fl.° that the ambassador has delivered
him shall remain his without his being bound to serve further. Chapuys
shall use all possible diligence that the said assurance may be delivered in
time, and shall also let the King know that the Emperor has assisted his
ambassador in the business with Captain Landemberg and advised the
places for making the musters as advantageously for the King as possible,
without regard to the damage which his own subjects will sustain thereby.
Intending to despatch a personage to visit the King and advertise him
more amply of all occurrents, remits the rest until then.
Fr. Modern transcript of the original minute at Vienna, pp. 2.
Oriffinal headed : A 1'ambassadeur d'Angleterre, du xiie a" April
1648.
* " Les deux mil florins.'
Vienna reads 10,000 fl.
In the transcript it is noted that a copy of the minute at
85 HENRY VHL 207
1544.
12 April. 322. WOTTON to HENRY VIII.
B- °- Seeing that he could not agree with Colonel Hanze van Sickenghen,
as he wrote on the 9th (altered from yesterday), he informed Granvelle that
he would despatch to Henry about it ; and, next day, sent word that his
post should leave the following day at 9 a.m. That day, at 11 a.m., both
a servant of Granvelle and Adrian of the Chamber came to say that the
Emperor would speak with him, and he should delay sending his post till
then. Replied that he would wait upon the Emperor, but his post was
gone two hours ago.
The Emperor said that, perceiving Henry's wish for a captain to levy
1 ,000 horsemen more, he appointed a very good captain, but Wotton had
refused to pay 10,000 gyldens inuntz for conduct money without first
obtaining answer from Henry, which might take 20 days or more, for there
was a great ditch between Calais and Dover ; and even in a fortnight it
should be too late, for Landenberg, Duke Moryce, the Marquis of Branden-
borough and other captains would have taken up all the good horsemen.
Thereby Wotton should do Henry " right ill service," for the lack of 1,000
horses at the beginning of these wars would be a great hindrance both to
Henry and the Emperor, and, since Henry had entrusted him (the Emperor)
to provide a captain, he willed Wotton not to stick at paying the conduct
money. Replied that he was commanded to agree with a colonel, at the
rate used by the Emperor, and to pay conduct money ; but with this
Colonel he could not agree, for he had not authority to promise a certain
assurance which this Colonel required. The Emperor answered that the
assurance was reasonable, for all were mortal, and if his good brother died
the Colonel would be undone, " for his men would recover it of him every
farthing, he being a gentleman of fair lands, the which maketh him to
work the more surely." Adding that, if he was behind, the men could lie
in his lands until paid, which they could not do in England, and that
Henry could easily cause any of the " said companies "° to be bound.
Wotton said he thought the request "less reasonable" because the
Emperor " found it so reasonable " ; but said " when he served the French
King he required none such." The Emperor answered that it was the
man's father who had served the French King; and France joined so nigh
to Germany that they could recover damages easily : Wotton should do that
for which he had authority, viz., agree and pay the conduct money, and the
Emperor would take upon himself to promise that the assurance should be
given or else Henry bear the loss of the 10,000 gyldens ; and he not only
exhorted and required but also commanded (smiling at the words) Wotton
to go through with this man, for it was " not only expedient but necessary"
and he would undertake that Henry would approve. Wotton said he had
ever been ready to agree and pay the conduct money, but must remit the
rest to Henry. After long reasoning therein the Emperor called the Vice-
roy, who asked if Henry was assured of any horsemen out of Germany
besides Landenberg's 1,000 and those of Mons. de Bure. Wotton replied
that he knew of no more. To which the Viceroy said he was sure then
that Henry reckoned upon this 1,000 (and so he had been told in England),
and if this time were let pass he (Henry) should be destituted. tThe
Viceroy was even earnester than the Emperor, who, finally commanded
that Wotton should, with the help of Mons. de Liere, agree with the said
captain in every point as the Emperor does ; and this he has done, and
encloses the agreement in Dutch, having no leisure to get it translated, and
the captain refusing to bargain save " in his own tongue." The mustering
• The Welzan, Fonken or Powmgsrtnen. See No. 312, p. 198.
t From this to the end it in Wotton § own hand.
208 35 HENEY VIII.
1544.
322. WOTTON to HENEY VIII. — cont.
place is not Muster Eyfel but Munster Maisfelde, somewhat nearer the
Mase than Andernaken. The Emperor says that these captains are not
content that he commands them to serve Henry, a foreign potentate, at the
same rate as himself, their own lord ; and is sure Henry cannot be served
better cheap than he is.
Has received another letter from the Council, dated 1 April, and has
spoken to Granvelle concerning remembrance of Henry in the league with
Denmark. Granvelle said he was glad to have been reminded of it, and
would not fail to do Henry any service he could. Spoke also with the Vice-
roy, about De Bure's men ; who answered that the Emperor was by the
treaty bound to find High Almains and had therefore appointed such to De
Bure, who thereat made some difficulty because he had always been a
leader of Nederlenders and reckoned that Overlenders would bear him the
less favour, but the Emperor had willed him to be content because of the
treaty. The Viceroy said that, had he known that Henry would be content
with Nederlenders, he could have provided them and, even now, would
move the Emperor to let de Bure have his choice.
Wrote thus far while the articles to be agreed upon were being written,
reckoning forthwith to subscribe and send them ; but, when it came to
subscribing, the captain said he would have it expressed in the articles that
he should receive the assurance within three weeks. To which Wotton
answered as before ; and yesterday (altered from "this day"), being Good
Friday, the Viceroy and Granvelle sent for him ; and the Viceroy said that
the Emperor marvelled to hear that the matter was again stayed, and
pointed out how ready the Emperor's men were, and the inconvenience of
delay. Reported to them how the matter stood ; and, after long reasoning,
they willed the captain to go through, although Wotton made no promise,
but he would not agree to it until they both promised that the Emperor
should procure a sufficient assurance to be delivered to him or his assigns by
6 May next, or else he to keep the conduct money. The assurance he requires
is the bond of one of these towns — Ulme, Auspurg, Strazeburgh, Norimberg,
Frankeford, Coleyn, or Andwerpe; or else one of these companies —
the Foukers, Paumgartners, Herberts, Pimmel or one of the two companies
of the Welzers, and the Emperor's licence to exact payment from them if
necessary ; this assurance to be delivered to the said captain, the bp. of
Spyre, the dean or the chaunter of Spyre cathedral, or a gentleman whom
the Captain will leave at the bp. of Spyre's house to receive it. Describes
how the Viceroy, Granvelle, De Liere and himself could not get the Captain
to make the day of the musters shorter or the place nearer Maestricht. The
Viceroy and Granvelle thought it was better that the men should come late
than not at all, and that the money saved by their late coming would
" recompense the charges of the further conveying of the money that shall
be paid them," and seemed to think more of this captain than of Lan den-
berg ; indeed men doubt whether Landenbergh can perform all he
promised. There is a report in Court that Henry wrote to Baron Haidek,
his servant, to serve with these 1,000 horsemen at Landenbergh 's rate but
was refused ; which report Wotton first thought to refer to Landshut or
Gymmenyke, but afterwards " perceived it was spoken by the said Baron."
The Emperor intends, within two days, to send a gentleman to Henry
to declare his purpose in this journey. Expects it will be Chanteney, who,
8 or 4 days past, said " [I] have a fantasy in my head that troubleth me.
I would th'Emperor would send me now in some journey to drive it away."
The Emperor's men muster on 25 May. Granvelle has a letter out of
France that the French king goes to Rome to see the 200 ships of corn
which Gascoigne and Guyenne have been fain to give to revictual the
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towns of Normandy, thftt the French king " is hotter content to bear men
speak now than ho was before," mid that he has bruited in Normandy that
Henry will commune with him for a peace. " And this, low (quod Monsr.
de Granvele) is the veryo chief thinge of all other that the Frenche kinge
goith al>owto, to bringi- th'F.mperor and the Kinge yn suspicion of eche other."
Si mis an abridgment of Sickingcn's agreement, turned into French by
De Liero, who has taken .threat pains in this matter. Munster Meisfeld is
8 miles from CovuK-ns, 8 from Andernaken, 8 from Munster Eyfel, 18 from
Duren, 18 from Coleyn, 18 from Aken and 17 from Maastricht. Spyre,
12 April 1541".
Mostly holoi/rajth, pp. 9. Add. Kmld.
18 April. 323. TUB PRIVY COUNCIL to WOTTON.
R- O. >r On Sunday last3 tho Emperor's Ambassador sent word by his Secretary
I' i\.G!>0. that he had important advertisements from the Emperor and Lady Regent,
but was sick and could not come with them. The King forthwith sent lord
Wriothesley and Sir Win. Paget to him, to whom he divided his "purpose"
into three principal points, viz.: — 1. That the commissaries lately sent to
Flanders to provide limoniers and other horses, and wains and hoys, demanded
11,000 horses, but the Regent could give but 4,000. 2. That he having
written to the Regent, upon motion to him here, for " th' equippage unto
the see, " she desired to know what si/.e of vessels the King wished, for Inst
year hers were misliked here for their smallncss. 8. That, since the King
had agreed to declare the King of Denmark enemy if the Emperor would
give him reasonable time to retire his subjects and their goods from Den-
mark, the Emperor desired like respite for retiring his subjects out of Scot-
land before declaring the Scots enemies ; and devised that meanwhile they
should prepare heralds to be sent to Denmark and Scotland for the declara-
tions. Herein, after some debate, the Ambassador said he durst promise
that the Emperor would declare the Scots enemies forthwith if the King
would appoint a time for declaring the King of Denmark.
Having heard the above, the King commands Wotton to show the Emperor
how tho proportion (schedule enclosed) demanded in Flanders is there
" canted " almost to nothing, and that, albeit here every preparation is made
to set this enterprise forward against France galiardly, the King doubts lest
some in the Nether Parts would becontent that it went not forward and glad to
drive the default to him. He thinks tho Regent a good lady who would do
nothing to the Emperor's prejudice, although tho French Queen, her sister,
being not far off, would be glad by tokens and presents to bring her to
mediate some stay ; but that it may be for want of good advice that things
proceed not as were expedient for the Emperor and him. Whenever the King
has had armies on that side he has always obtained what provision he
demanded out of Flanders ; and without limoniers for his artillery and
munition carriages, he cannot set forth such an army as is determined, for,
upon so sudden warning, no more can bo got at home than will suffice for
the "pavilions, tents, pailes, bridges" and other necessaries; the King
having looked to be provided with cattle in Flanders (as well by the last
capitulation as by the last article but one of the treaty), where he knows
there is sufficient, for his commissaries report that in Brabant, Flanders
and Artoys are above 4,000 or 5,000 parishes able each to furnish from 10
to 60 wagons. Wotton shall instantly desire the Emperor to write
earnestly to the Regent and Council to furnish the said necessaries or some
larger proportion of them ; and, since he commonly remits the answer of
affairs moved by Wotton to the resolution of tho Regent and Council (which
often the King would wish otherwise) that he would give her such advisers
• April 6.
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210 85 HENEY VIII.
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323. THE PRIVY COUNCIL to WOTTON — cont.
as deeply, and by long experience of both Princes, would consider their
affairs ; and for this the Ambassador here, who is impotent of his limbs
and not able to follow the King as often as necessary, seems meet to be
placed in authority about the Regent in Flanders, and replaced here by [the
duke of Alberkerk, who is now here, or] * some other " wise temperate man."
As to the second point, the King has advised them here in the Nether
Parts to send neither all great ships nor all little ; but some of each, having
regard that the full number of men is furnished.
As to the Scots, the King is loth to think that the Nether Parts, by these
devices and replications, only seek delay (and are unwilling for his sake to
displease the Scots, who are as welcome in Flanders as ever), but would
rather interpret things to the best ; and, as the Emperor desires him to
determine a time for declaring the king of Denmark enemy, he will (if the
Emperor now forthwith declares the Scots enemies and writes that the
King of Denmark is his enemy, as the King wrote that the Scots were his)
do it within six weeks after receipt of the Emperor's said letters and the
public declaration made against the Scots, unless Denmark and the
Emperor agree in the meantime. Wotton shall therefore instantly require the
declaration against the Scots to be made forthwith [and pray the Emperor,
because the Bishop of Rome has given aid to the French king " making
invasion upon his Majesty's dominions expressed within the treaty for that
purpose, he would therefore also declare him to be his enemy, according to
the comport of the treaty in that behalf] °, which request the King will
make authentically in writing if so desired.
At the duke of Alberkerk's being now here, in passage towards Spain,
the King has perceived his " gravity, wisdom, knowledge and experience "
and greatly desires his company in this journey in France. Wotton shall
declare this to the Emperor, and pray him to appoint the Duke to attend
the King in this journey until their meeting.
Mons. du Bies has lately sought means, through the King's servants at
Calais and Guisnes, to practise for a peace ; and specially has sent a
gentlemanf to one of the men of arms at Calais, named Mr. Haulle. to sue
for an assurance for certain ambassadors from the French king to treat
with the King for peace, sending writing under his sign and seal for this.
Albeit the King doubts not but that the Emperor, (having heard and
reported such offers as the duke of Lorraine and Cardinal Farnese, sent
indirectly, made on the French king's behalf) would be content if the King
" did the sernblable," yet, to avoid all occasion of suspicion, he at once
sent for the Ambassador and showed him the offer and certificate in Du
Bies's handwriting and the answer appointed to be given by Haulle.
(Copies, enclosed, to be shown to the Emperor.) The answer was made
here and sent to Haulle to subscribe and forward.
[Finally, where we " appointed certain day for the mustering of such
men as Landenbergh and the other captain whom you do hire shall bring
to serve his Majesty like as we doubt hath appeared unto you by — "] °
Draft corrected by Wriothesley and Paget,pp. 17. Endd. : " Mynute from
the Counsail to Mr. Doctor Wootton, xiij" Aprilis 1544."
18 April. 324. CHAPUYS to CHARLES V.
Received on the 5th inst. the Emperor's letters of the 17th ult.
Calendar commanding him, in the declaration against Scotland, to proceed as ordered
vn., 68.]' by the Queen of Hungary, from whom he jointly received letters and
* Cancelled. f Monsieur de St. Martin.
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ample information. Could therein obtain only what will be seen by the
copy of his letters to the Queen, to which he condescended for the following
reasons : —
Yesterday, was sent for by the King who, after compliments about
wishing to proceed sincerely and do nothing without communicating it to
the Emperor, said that a Frenchman called Sainct Martin, a neighbour of
the frontiers of Calais, some time ago moved practises for peace between
him and the King of France to one Mr. Hars,° inhabitant of Calais. Some
days ago, liars doubting that these were private inventions, St. Martin
brought a certificate from the Sieur do Biez, governor of Boulogne, signed
and sealed, to the effect that all that St. Martin had said was by command
of the King of France, who could not think that the King took the amity
between them as broken, and who would, if the King pleased, send hither
ambassadors empowered to treat and conclude entire amity ; as the
Emperor will see by the copy which the King sends to his ambassador to
communicate. Bogged to be informed what he intended to do. The King
answered that ho had not yet considered it with his Council, but would do
so to-day, and afterwards declare to Chapuys part of his intention.
Advised him to make such answer as the Emperor gave to the Legate
Fernez, which was almost all to the advantage of the said King and Mons.
de Savoye, letting the French know that, before any practises, the
Emperor's resolution as told to the Legate must be accomplished, viz.,
that they must first pay what they owed and restore what they occupied
from Savoy and others ; and Chapuys said that he was astonished that
the King should build upon the said letters and language of St.
Martin (especially when the thing was so cold, and no overture made),
and he knew the craft of the French, whose only hope was in putting
distrust between the Emperor and him, as Chapuys had already, on
the Emperor's behalf, advertised him. The King then said that the
French, as he understood, would give him the Duchy of Guyennes,
and the giving audience to ambassadors was not against the treaty,
especially as he would do it in presence of tho Emperor's ministers, and
treat nothing without the Emperor's knowledge and satisfaction ; the
Emperor had not refused audience to Cardinal Fernez and the duke of
Lorraine, nor to a gentleman whom the queen of France sent into Flanders
since the Cardinal's departure. Replied that if one feared that the king
of France, in despair of peace, might acquire other amity and intrigue more
harmfully than hitherto, it would not be ill done to amuse him with
hearing and sending ambassadors, but, since he was at bis wits' end and his
extreme malice had been experienced, the hearing of the said ambassadors
could only encourage the French to suspect the intelligence between the
Emperor and Henry, and minister occasion to work mischief between them.
Ears should be shut to such syrens. Woman who listens and fortress which
parleys is half surrendered. It was well to avoid not only the evil but the
suspicion of it. As for the Cardinal's audience the Emperor could not
refuse it, for reasons which Chapuys before declared, especially that ho did
not come on behalf of the king of France; and neither did the duke of
Lorraine, as he frequently protested, but the Emperor hastened to leave
Valenciennes in order to get rid of him, and would not permit him to return
by way of France (as the Emperor at the time declared to Henry's ambassador
resident, and Chapuys afterwards to Henry himself ). Henry should remember
that Chapuys told him how the Emperor signified to the duchess of Bart,
before she set out for Speir, that if she came to put forward practices of
peace she might as well remain at home. The gentleman whom the queen
of France sent to the Queen her sister had no charge but to carry hawks
• The name, as shown in No. 323, was really Hall — no doubt Francis Hall, whose
name occurs in Vol. XVI. Nos. 297-8.
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1544.
324. CHAPUYS to CHARLES V. — cont.
into Flanders and learn what despatch the Cardinal had obtained ; and
his sojourn was because the queen of Hungary would not answer
him before referring to the Emperor, and he obtained an answer in
general terms, as the Queen Regent declared to Henry's ambassador
(who perhaps forgot to write it, or at least the King pretended to
be ignorant of it, although his Council do not deny that Chapuys advertised them
of it). As to the offer touching Guyennes, Chapuys believed that, even
though the French were willing to deliver it (which he did not think)
Henry was too wise a prince to accept it without clipping the king of
France's wings otherwise, for it would consume a great deal and be
impossible to keep in the end ; if he desired to come to a good peace he must
do it sword in hand and in the enemy's country, and then he would hear
much more courtesy and reason. The King ended by saying, as above-
written, that he had not yet consulted his Council, and to-day or to-morrow
at latest he would let Chapuys know his resolution.
The King afterwards said that touching the other affairs which Chapuys
last declared to the two Councillors when he (the King) was not very well,
he would refer them to his Council ; he would like to say, however, that in
many respects there was on the other side (de pardela) little regard to the
treaty, especially concerning the declaration against Scotland and the pro-
vision of the horses demanded for his army, and, to say the truth, there
was much ingratitude in it, in view of the great cost he had suffered last
year.
The King showed great joy that the Prince of Spain had written to
Chapuys to announce his news, especially of his marriage, and make his
recommendations. And the King put his hand to his bonnet and prayed
Chapuys to write his thanks. For a bonne boiiche, the King spoke of the
duke of Alburquerke, whom he praised very highly, saying that he had
never known a personage more agreeable to himself and to all his people
who had resorted to the said Duke. From the report of several who were
at the camp of Landressy he had already desired to know the Duke, and
now that he knew him he much desired the Duke's company in this
expedition of France ; he had already written of it to the Emperor,
and now he earnestly prayed Chapuys to get the Emperor to order
the Duke to accompany him (with assurance that that service would be
held as done to the Emperor himself), and to persuade the Duke (who
desired to continue his journey to Spain) not to leave until news came of the
Emperor's pleasure. Thereupon made the necessary representations to the
Duke, whose answer was that for all tlie offers the King could make lie <javi'
not a " waravedi.1," and that for many reasons ; but that if the Emperor thought
his abiding iroulil be of serrice, and expressly intimated this to him, he would
employ both body and goods tJierein. Thinks that Alburquerque's going might
greatly advance the enteprise, and, being in grace and credit with the King
and all the company, he could obviate delays and practices and other
" inconveniem" besides assisting in war ; for the English, as they confess,
have few men who are deeply versed in war, and if the King through indis-
position could not be personally in the enterprise (as is to be feared,
especially as several of his people are said to dissuade him from it) it would
be well for the King's army and the others who have the charge of it if the
Duke was in the company. The causes for those about the King not wishing
him to be personally in the enterprise are fear for his person and that his
presence would retard all affairs, for it trill be necessary to inarch much more
slouiy, on account of his weight and ill health, and also much more circum-
spectly, so as not to put him in hazard, lielieves that it would not be the worse,
as the Emperor mil understand, provided that the Kin;/ rantinui'x the bruit
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of Aw ffinti'i ami pastes a* far as Calais. It will thtrefnre pltatf tht Kmptmr
t" intinuitf hit jdca»ur<- t« tk,' /W,v. London, 18 April 1544.
l-'r. Mntlt rn tranxi-rifit from the <>ri'final at Vienna, pp. 8. Original
endd. : rerues lo xxi dud. inois 1544.
13 April. 325. KATHARINE BROWNE.
Harl. MS.
2,007. f ••>:»>•
B. M.
Will of Katharine Browne, widow, 18 April 1544.
Copy, p. 1 .
Add. MS.
32,054. f. 90
B. M.
Hamilton
Pap*r.,
n., No. 210.
13 April. 326- HERTFORD, TUNSTALL, LLANDAFF and SADLER to HENRY VIII.
Here is arrived Alex. Lawder, whom Hertford sent on Good Friday
to the master of Morton, Sir Geo. Douglas's son, with letters and credence,
touching delivery of Teinptallon to the King. Enclose the letters he
brought from the Master and his credence, which Hertford has caused him
to put in writing. Hertford has eftsoons written to the Master to en-
courage him and (as he offers to come when sent for and says he will come
to Coldingham to seek assurance for his friends on the Borders), advising
him to leave Dalket and Temptallon in sure custody, to require his repair
hither in post, to commune touching the assurance and other matters. If
he come, they will ensearch his intent in these large offers. Because
Alex. Jarden, captain of Temptallon, seems so well minded, as appears by
Lawder's credence and lord Evre's letters, Hertford has ordered Evre to
thank him and promise such reward and pension (if lie deliver the castle
to the King's army) as shall make him and his for ever.
Enclose several letters to Hertford from the Wardens of the Marches
declaring exploits done in Scotland. Newcastle, 18 April, Easter Day.
Signal.
Pp. 2. AM. Sealed. Kndd. : 1544.
Longleat MS. 2. Original draft of the above in Sadler's hand, noted in Hamilton
Papers, II., />. 720.
Endd. an despatched at 5 p.m.
8. Alex. Lawder's credence.
Being sent from Newcastle by my lord Lieutenant, on Good Friday, rode
to Dalket castle, and, not finding the Master of Morton there, thence to
Temptallen, where he arrived at noon on Easter Eve and delivered my lord
Lieutenant's letter and message to Morton. Morton answered cheerfully
that he was glad of the tidings and would deliver Temptallon castle to the
King's use when the army came, for which he would wait at Coldingham
to conduct my lord Lieutenant, under whose standard he and all his friends
would fight against Scotland. Morton willed him to desire my lord
Lieutenant to write to Lenoux and Casselles not to agree with the Governor
and Cardinal, and ere long they should have aid out of England, and he
(Morton) would forward the letter ; also to say that he would pledge his
head that, coming shortly, my lord Lieutenant would have all Scotland to
the Scots sea as peaceable to him as Northumberland, and Morton would be
his guide through it.
Sandy Jarden, Angus's servant, who is captain of Temptallen, swore that
he would deliver the castle to my lord Lieutenant with as good heart as he
would drink, and desired the army to hasten, saying " I pray God that a
knife stick me but I could be contented to boil 7 years in Hell upon con-
dition I might have a piece of 'mends of the proud Cardinal."
Morton also desired assurance for his friends until he should come to
Newcastle, when he would put into the assurance such friends M he was
sure would live and die with him. He would come as soon M he received
Ib.
Hamilton
Papers,
ii., p. 720.
214
85 HENRY VIII.
1544.
326. HERTFORD, TUNSTALL, LLANDAFF and SADLER to HENRY VIII. — cont.
my lord's answer ; and advised that the great ordnance should go by sea
as the ground in Scotland was yet too wet. Light ordnance should be
carried with the army by land.
13 April. 327. HERTFORD to HENRY VIII.
Could not sleep this night for thinking of the King's determination
for Ligh. Remembered that the last year when the King's ships were in
the Fryth the Scots feared that they carried timber ready framed to make
a bulwark upon Inchkith and would cover the walls thereof with turf;
which done, as he learns from a Scottish mariner and otherwise, Edinburgh
were undone, for no ships could come into Ligh. Lygth being fortified
and the bulwark made in the further end of Inchkith, if the French king had
500 sail and Denmark as many, to let the victualling thereof, none of them
could lie on this side Inchgarvi if the wind were between East South-East
and East North-East ; and when they were there, six or seven miles above
Ligh, victual might come from Berwick or Holy Island if the wind were
between South West and East South-East, or being off from the shore,
East. Wishes the King to remit the doing or not doing thereof to him
and the Lord Admiral and the rest of the Council here, with the advice of
Mr. Le and the Surveyor of Calais. Newcastle, 13 April.
HoL, pp. 3. Add. Sealed. Endd. : 1544.
Add. MS.
32,654, f. 92.
B. M.
Hamilton
Papers,
n., 211.
13 April.
R.O.
328. VAUGHAN to HENRY VIII.
On the 31 March, arrived at Spire, where (after communicating to
the ambassador, Mr. Wotton, Henry's instructions and the proceedings of
Mr. Chamberleyn and him with Mons. de Bure) he sent for Chr. Landen-
bergh, delivered him the King's letter and said that, whereas he had
covenanted to serve with 1,000 good horsemen and 4,000 good footmen, he
(Vaughan) was sent to pay their conduct money ; praying him to bring
chosen men and muster them, by 26 May, before the King's commissioners.
Landenbergh answered, thanking the King and saying that he trusted to
bring good men. After he was departed, devised with Wotton that (to know
if he would stand to his bargain) Vaughan should tell him that, being about
to depart to Frankfort to receive money by exchange, it would be best first to
account with him what money he should have. Did so next day, and read
every article ; Landenbergh's interpreter declaring the meaning. To the
article of the value of the florin he said that in reducing the value from 15
bats to 20 stivers and to 2s. Qd. st., he was deceived, and it was impossible
so to serve, but he would serve at like soulde as the Emperor gave. To the
article appointing to every 12 horsemen a four-horse wagon at 24 cruytcers
a day he said he was again deceived, and it was impossible to have such a
wagon for so little, but he would serve at the Emperor's allowance. To
the article mentioning the mustering place he said he could not perform it,
for the Emperor "had appointed him to make his musters beside Cullen,"
and would not grant that any musters should be made about Mastreght.
We said we marvelled "that he no better considered" before he concluded
his bargain ; to which he answered that, as he understood not French, he
told your Highness that, if any fault were, he would always serve at such
solde as the Emperor gave ; of which he would bring a writing signed by
the Emperor, or by Mons. de Lyre, who has charge of the armies here levied.
We then willed him to consider his bargain and let us know his mind
next day. Next day he caused De Lyre to send us a paper of the
Emperor's charge for levying men against Landersey, and two letters
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(enclosed) to me from Do Lyre. Left the paper, which was signed and sealed
by De Lyre, for Wotton to forward. The second day after, Landenbergh
came and said he was not yet sure of the mustering place, but would know
it from the Emperor and sent word to Frankfort, and as to the soulde he
could not take less than the Emperor gave.
Nicholas the post arrived at Spire 8 hours after Vaughan, with a letter
from the Council to Wotton showing that, if Landenbergh would not serve
at the valuation of the florin given in his bargain, he should have the same
as the Emperor paid, which florin is worth a Philippus guldern or 25
stivers ; wherewith he was very well pleased and said that in all things ho
would be bound to do as the Emperor's soldiers did, and it was against
reason to be willed to do otherwise, and that in England, for lack of
language and knowledge of moneys, he could not bo sure what he did.
As the payments at Frankfort draw fast on, left Landenbergh and Mr.
Wotton to solicit the Emperor to have the mustering place at Mastreght
and send word after him to Frankfort, where he arrived on Palm Sunday.0
Thither, on the Wednesday! next, came Landenbergh, who had the day
before sent three friends to say that the Emperor had appointed the mustering
place 2 miles from Duren, and now said that Wotton and he had obtained
from Granvelle that his musters should be no nearer Mastreght than
Andernache on the Rhine, one mile from Brisache, which is 8 miles from
Reynbach, which is 5 miles from Duren, which is 4 miles from Aeon, which
is 4 miles from Mastreght. Landenbergh arrived in an "exceeding heat,"
thinking that Vaughan would not pay him unless he obtained his own
mustering place and began to say that unless he might serve and receive
his conduct money his credit and reputation were utterly stained, for his
bargain was bruited everywhere and he had hired captains and laid out
little short of 10,000 florins. Prayed him to quiet himself; and told
him he (Vaughan) would be sorry if he could not obtain his first
mustering place, for otherwise there was no commission to pay him,
and that it was impossible to exchange money to Culleyn to pay a
month's wages at Andernach, for the time was too short to have
there both a great sum of money current in Almain, where the
musters should be taken, and also a great sum of money current in the
Low Countries. This brought him to hear reason, and to grant that in
England it would be hard to find merchants who could so soon furnish
both sorts of coins. In in [any] fumes he was because he could not get
Vaughan to pay him (saying he was dishonored after his going to the
King, his fervent mind to serve with 20,000 if commanded, his oare and
cost since his return in entertaining captains and men), and even said he
thought Vaughan " used deceit with him." " I answered, but not him (in
such fume) as was not master of himself." At last, appeased, he said that
if Vaughan would write to the Ambassador at Spire to show the Emperor
how incommodious it would be to Henry to find so much money current in
Almayn and the Base Countries, he yet trusted that the Emperor would
grant him his own appointed mustering place. Gave him the required letter
to Wotton; and with it the young "couutie" who was with him in
England, this day, departed for Spire. Promised to pay the conduct money
straightway, if they obtained their mustering place about Mastreght ; and
as the Council wrote to Wotton to tell Chamberleyn and Vaughan to agree
with Landenbergh at the Emperor's terms, if he stuck at his bargain, takes
it that he is to be paid when his own mustering place is granted. Begs
the King to accept his proceedings. Frankfort, Maundy Thursday.;
P.S. — Nicholas the post has brought him a letter from Wotton, enclosing
one from the Council directing him, for the conclusion with Mons. de
• April 6th. t April 9th. ; April 10th.
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1544.
328. VAUGHAN to HENRY VIII.— cant.
Bures, to certify Mr. Chamberleyn in haste whether Landenbergh can keep
his bargain ; so that Chamberleyn might proceed as directed in a letter to
him, of which a copy was enclosed. As his end with Landenbergh now,
this Maundy Thursday, depends upon the mustering place, keeps the post
here awaiting the return of the young "countie"; and will write to
Chamberleyn when he has done with Landenbergh, who was doubtless
deceived in rating the florin of 15 bats at 20 stivers.
On Easter morning the young countie returned with a letter from
\Votton signifying that the Emperor was content that Landenbergh should
muster beside Aeon, or upon the river Mase ; and Vaughan forthwith paid
Landenbergh 16,000 florins of 15 batz, viz. 10,000 fl. for conduct money
of the horsemen and their 83 wagons and 6,000 fl. for conduct money of
the footmen and their ensigns. Aeon is 4 Flemish miles beyond Mastreght
towards Cullen. The Emperor makes no one man a captain over both
horse and foot. As Landenbergh failed in his bargain for the wagons at
24 cruytscrs, told him ho could make no other bargain but would advertise
the King. The Emperor wishes his men and Henry's to be at one soldo.
The Emperor keeps close the way he will take into France and when he
leaves Spire; and moves his ordnance about "to deceive men's conjectures."
Landenbergh agrees (as himself writes to the King) to take money current
in France at the present value when he joins the King's army. " He is a
hasty fellow, brought perchance thereunto when he was with me by the
alteration of the mustering place, which he feared would altogethers have
disappointed him ; which I perceived stood upon his undoing." Frankfort,
Easter Day, 12 noon.
Landenbergh says he will keep his day within four days.
PIoL, pp. 9. Add. F.ndd. : 1544.
It. 0. 2. Acknowledgment of receipt, by " Christophorus de Landenberg a
lata Landenberg ad Schramberg," the king of England's first captain over
1,000 horse and -1,000 foot, from Stephen Vaughan, in the King's name, of
10,000 fl. of 15 batz (ad ijuimlecim batios) for the conduct money of the
1,000 horse and their 83 wagons to the place of muster (Imtrationti) and
of 5,000 fl. of gold or 6,000 fl. of 15 batz for like conduct money of the
4,000, or 10 standards, of foot. 13 April, Easter 1544. Siyned and
sealed.
Lot., pp. 2. Endd. : Chr. van Landenberghz quittance to Mr. Vaughan.
13 April. 329. CHARLES V. to HENRY VIII.
The letter noticed in the Spanish Calendar, VII., No. 67, as of
this date is of the 15th April. See Nn. 339(2).
14 April. 330. CHAPUYS to the QUEEN OF HUNGARY.
gR' 9-, The King, after having this morning despatched a courier to
Calendar ^ne Emperor, has sent two of the Council to inform him of the answer
vii., 70 .]' which Mr. liars of Calais (whom the French addressed for the practises
of which he wrote yesterday) is to make to the Sieur de Biez, viz.,
that as the king of France is accustomed to make many practises
and more promises without keeping anything, he should, first, show
his desire for peace by desisting from aiding the Scots, and make reasonable
overtures to the Emperor and the King, and if they delayed the French
would shortly find the King in Calais, "pour fere tous expediens." The
King also sent him the copy of the minute he gave to the Council, to
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which he (the King) has added a final clause, omitting what was agreed
between them, viz., that safeconducts delivered by the King to the Scots
should first be presented to her for ratification. Told them his opinion
thereupon ; but they said only that th»-y would report to the King. As the
haste of the courier leaves him no leisure to write to the Emperor, begs
her (if the case so requires) to advertise the Emperor of it.
Hears that the army which was going into Scotland, dispersed abroad in
order to meet with some Scottish ships, has had some ill luck (? a count
•IHi-lii a, • i>,-u <l> •_t'«rtnne) ; and moreover that earl Dhoughlast and his brother
have again revolted and joined the Cardinal. It is not Chapuys' fault that
he did not interrupt this enterprise against Scotland in order the more
vigorously to remedy the cause of the evil by chastising the king of France.
London, 14 April 1544.
Fr. Modern transcript of the oritjitwl at Vienna, pp. 2.
B. O. 2. [Draft for the Emperor's declaration against Scotland.]
As the subjects of Scotland (whom, in pursuance of ancient treaties, we
have hitherto permitted to trade with our subjects as friends) have lately
made a league with king Francis of France (whic)i king we and the King
of England have, by special letters, declared common enemy, as he
deserved, not only for his injuries to us but for his alliance with the Turk,
the common enemy of all Christendom) and, besides, have in hostile
manner invaded the countries of the King of England, by which we are also
bound by the treaties to take them as common enemies; for these causes,
and other good and urgent reasons, we command you forthwith, without
delay, to publish throughout our countries that we take the subjects of
Scotland for enemies and forbid them access to our dominions or traffic
with our subjects.
Nevertheless, you and all other our officers and ministers and subjects are
to take notice that if any Scots shall come into our dominions with the King
of England's licence and safeconduct they shall, by virtue of the same, be
exempt from molestation and enjoy the same freedom as before this
declaration.
Fr. Modern transcript from Vienna, pp. 2.
1 I April. 331. THE PRIVY COUNCIL to HERTFORD.
.-V'1]- Ys- Wlu-re it appears by Wharton's letters to him of the 8th inst. that
jJlL the numbcr of 200 horsemen of the West Borders and 150 Scotish Bor-
Haniilton derers cannot be spared thence, the King's final resolution is to have from
I'.ipers, the Borders 400 horsemen in all, whereof 200 out of the West Marches,
ii.. No. 212. under Sir Wm. Musgraveand Thos. Dacres, and 200 to be taken, of the
East and Middle, of the 700 Borderers who (Hertford writes) arc in garri-
son there, whose place sluill be supplied by inland men. The 200 horse-
men out of the East and Middle Marches to be levied by the advice of the
lords wardens with n-gard as well to the quiet of the country as its defence.
These 400 to be picked men and to be at Dover by the last day of May,
with their horses in such plight as to be able to serve immediately after their
transportation. Where Wharton thinks that the taking of 200 horsemen
from the West Marches would weaken their power to annoy or defend ; the
King thinks that, after the exploits now determined, the Scottish
Borders will be too devastated to be annoyed before harvest, by which
time provision shall be made, and, for defence (as Hertford knows)
.SOO kerne are to be laid there in garrison and 200 on the other Borders.
For the considerations mentioned in the said letters, the King will forbear
having so many of the Scottish Borderers, but thinks that Wharton should
induce ten or twelve of the best of them to serve in this voyage, which would
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Ib. f. 96.
Ib. f. 94.
331. THE PRIV* COUNCIL to HERTFORD — cont.
be an assurance for the honest service of the rest. The King is informed
that many good horsemen of the Borderers are become too poor to have
horses. Hertford shall, by the Wardens' advice, pick out 100 of these and
send them hither, with their jacks, where they shall be furnished with
horses and other things. The King takes in good part Wharton's suit to
serve with the Borderers in France, and desires Hertford to thank him for
his good will ; but, considering how necessary it is to have such a minister
on the Borders in his absence, the King will use Wharton's service there.
Draft corrected by Paget, pp. 5. Endd, : A mynute of the lettre to my
lord of Hertford, xiiij0 Aprilis 1544.
2. Earlier draft of the above in Paget's hand.
Pp. 8.
8. A still earlier draft, also in Paget's hand.
Pp. 4.
Add. MS.
32.654, f. 102.
B. M.
Hamilton
Papers,
n., No. 213.
(Abstract.)
St. P., v. 373.
14 April. 332. HERTFORD, TUNSTALL, LLANDAFF and SADLER to HENRY VIII.
Enclose letters to Hertford from Wharton, with others to Wharton
from Robert Maxwell and Drumlanerike, showing that Glencarne comes
not himself to Carlisle but that his second son and Bisshop, Lenox's
secretary, repair thither. Think them mean persons to treat with Wharton
and Bowes ; but have despatched Bowes thither with instructions that
Wharton and he shall see the writings they bring and fish out of them as
much as possible, but make no promise until the King's pleasure is known.
Think that Wharton and Bowes should have instructions to practise for
the delivery of Donbreteyn, by which Lenox may deserve the King's
liberality ; for there seems no other service he can do, now that he wants
the power of Angus and his friends. Where Robert Maxwell desires
assurance for himself and his friends upon four days' warning, and also
some entertainment to help him in his defence against the Governor and
Cardinal, and Donlaneryke desires larger entertainment than he has ;
considering what they have already received, for which they have done no
service, they seem to seek only their own profit, and " should have no
piece of their desires granted" unless, by honest service, they openly
declare themselves for the King. If Robert Maxwell would now deliver
Lowmaban he would deserve reward ; and Wharton and Bowes are, upon
the occasion of his demands, to practise a meeting with him and,
reminding him of the benefits which his father and he have received, for
which they have done little or no service, feel his inclination touching the
delivery of Lowmaban castle ; by which he shall redubbe the past and win
favour and profit. Newcastle, 1 4 April. Signed.
Pp. 2. Add. Sealed. Endd. : 1544.
2. Original draft of the above, from which it is printed in the State
Papers.
In Sadler's hand, pp. 4. Endd: depeched xiiij Apl. at ij afternoon.
R. O
14 April. 333. HERTFORD to LORD EURE.
Hatfield MS.
231, No. 59.
[Cal. of
Cecil MSS.
Pt. I., 142.]
Haynes
St. Papers, 26.
Received his letter of 12 April with those brought from the Master
of Morton by Alex. Lader, whom Eure is to see safely conveyed to the
said Master. If the Master, upon the letters which Hertford now writes,
repair to Berwick, post horses must be ready to convey him hither. To
the message of Alex. Jorden touching Temptallon, Eure should reply
thanking him for his honest offer and promising that, if he deliver
85 HENRY VIII.
219
ir.ii.
14 April.
Longleat MS.
Hamilton
Papers.
ii.. p. 7±!.
14 April.
Hatfield MS.
•J31. No. :JO.
fCal. of
Cecil MSS..
1't. i . 143.]
1 1 Dynes'
St. 1'apera, 26.
14 April.
R. O.
15 April.
Add MS.
32,654. f 104.
r.. M
Hamilton
Papers.
n., No. 214.
Tomptallon when Hertford arrives with the army, he shall have such
reward and pension that " he and his shall be made for ever." 14 April.
Ih-nt't in Sndler's hand, p. 1. h'udd. : My 1. 1're to the lord Euro per
Alexr Lawder, depeched xiiijto April.
334. HERTFORD to the MASTER OF MORTON.
Received his letters and credence by Alex. Lader, this bearer, and
assures him that his good mind to the King shall be to his advancement.
Would be glad to commune with him touching the assurance he desires
for hit) friends and the setting forth ot the King's affairs ; and therefore
prays him to repair hither by post, foreseeing that he leaves Dalkeith and
Temptallon in sure custody, and keeps out of his enemies' hands by the
way between Temptallon and Coldingham. Post horses shall be ready at
Berwick to convey him hither.
I >>-aft in Sadler's hand. Endd. : My lordes lettre to the Master of
Morton, depeched xiiij10 April.
335. SIR RALPH EURE to HERTFORD.
Whereas his father and he are appointed to lead the East and
Middle Marches, to burn Hadyngton when Hertford is landing at Lythe
with the army ; if they only burn Hadington and recoil homewards they
will draw few of the enemies from Hertford's landing, who, suspecting that
the great army comes by ship, will rather try to keep them from landing.
If they might have 1,000 more archers on horseback, which may be sent
hither out of Yorkshire and the Bishopric within six days, they will, after
burning Hadington, which is 12 miles from the landing place, march
towards that place, to be in sight at Hertford's landing, and, with half a
dozen pieces of ordnance in their " staylle," keep the Scots occupied for
one day in skirmishing with 2,000 of their best horsemen, to whom the
writer's father and the rest would be a "staille." Horsemeat and victuals
would have to be brought for them by ship. Thinks thus both to do good
service and also, as Hertford's poor kinsman, to share his danger at the
landing. Alnewyke, 14 April. Siijned.
/'.N. — The 1,000 from the Bishopric and Yorkshire would need but a
fortnight's wages.
Pp. 2. Flyleaf with address lout. Headed in a later hand : To therle of
Hertforde.
336. KING FERDINAND to HENRY VIII.
In favour of the bearer, Anthonio do Moria, who desires to enter
Henry's service. Has been well satisfied with his services both in the
household and in war ; and would retain him but that he wishes to take
his wife, whom ho married in Austria, into his native country of Spain.
Spire, 14 April 1544. Sign.-d.
I i'nch, p. 1. Add. N, •<(//'</. /-.»</</. : The King of Remains.
337. The KING'S PARTY IN SCOTLAND.
Instructions for Wharton and Bowes.
Upon the late sending hither of Mr. John Penven and Thos.
Bishoppe from the earls of Lynoux, Anguishe, Casselles and Glyncarne,
with letters and credence, we commissioned "you two" to treat, at
Carlisle, with the said earls' commissioners, certain articles contained in
your instructions for that purpose.0 As Angus has, apparently, forgetting
his own honour and the King's benefits, falsified his promises and given
•8x No. 243(2).
220 85 HENRY VIII.
1544.
337. The KING'S PABTY IN SCOTLAND — cont.
himself to the party of Arren and the Cardinal, and, by refusing the King's
advice sent to him specially and also given by Penven and by Pete Grayme,
even at his very going to Arren, has brought himself into captivity, so that
he cannot be covenanted with or do service, all points of the said instruc-
tions which concern him are to be cancelled and the manner of proceeding
is to be altered ; as follows : —
After welcoming Glyncarne and the other commissioners, Wharton and
Bowes shall induce them to declare first their commission and the cause of
their coming. If then it appear that, notwithstanding Angus's revolt,
Glyncarno, Lynoux, Casselles and their friends will conclude upon the
overtures which passed here between the King and Lynoux's secretary and
Penven, Wharton and Bowes shall (repeating how the King, having, at
their request, appointed an army for their relief, counting upon their
co-operation, is informed that Angus, who was reckoned " a great piece
of their force," is detained in ward by Arren, and Glyncarne and
Lynoux driven to keep their holds, and Glyncarne himself compelled
to fly) say that the King would be glad to know what service
they can do. If they answer that, by the falsehood of Maxwell and
detention of Angus and other Douglasses, their power is too feeble to take
the field against the Governor, but that Glencarn, Lynoux and Casselles are
ready either to come hither and serve the King here or elsewhere with their
persons, Wharton and Bowes shall discreetly induce them to come hither,
where they may better declare their hearts and advise how matters may be
redubbed in Scotland. If they say that Angus's apprehension was not
voluntary, and therefore his friends will stick to them for his revenge,
or else that, on the King's army coming, they shall themselves be able to
keep the field, and therefore desire to go through with the overtures set
forth when Bishop and Penven were here, Wharton and Bowes shall
covenant for the performance by Glyncarne, Cassells and Lynoux of the
articles prescribed in the former instructions ; foreseeing that if Lynoux
cannot lay in his brother, the Bishop, as pledge he shall lay such other
pledges as shall be thought equivalent. [Nevertheless, as to pledges, if
Lynoux cannot be induced to lay in hostages, the articles shall be concluded
upon their promise in writing signed and sealed. As to Angus, if the
commissioners say anything either for this excuse or reproof, it is to be
passed over with few words, not showing that his apprehension is thought
to have been by his own agreement or otherwise, but making little of the
matter.]*
Draft with corrections by Paget, pp. 23. Endd. : Mynute of the ijd in-
structions for the lord Wharton and Sir Robert Bowes, xv° Aprilis 1544.
R- °- 2. Third instructions for Wharton and Bowes.
St. P., v. 385. Whereas, upon the sending hither of Penven and Bisshop from
Lynoux, Glencarn, Anguysshe and Cassells, the King appointed Wharton
and Bowes to treat at Carlisle with the said earls' commissioners, according
to written instructions ; after the despatch of the same, upon manifest
appearance of untruth in Anguysshe, all points relating to him were can-
celled and other instructions given to proceed with Lynoux, Glencarn and
Casselles alone. After which second instructions the King learnt the
unexpected revolt of Casselles to the party of Arrayn and the Cardinal.
Albeit the power of Lynoux and Glencarn to serve the King is thus much
diminished, and the King has cause to be dissuaded herein, and his army
is by this time entered into Scotland (at which entry their service should
have been most requisite) and he is credibly informed that Lynoux has
•Cancelled.
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1544.
promised to join the army of Scotland in resisting it, yet, upon hope that
Lynoux and Glencarn will use more constancy, the King will hearken to
their suit ; and therefore, cancelling all former instructions he appoints
YVharton and Bowes to treat at Carlisle with Glencarn and such commis-
sioners as are sent (altered /'/•••//< •• with the said earls of Lynoux and Glen-
carn or such as the said earls or either of them shall send "). Wharton
and Bowes, after sight of the others' commission, shall declare that if they
give presently as hostages, Lynoux his brother the bp. of Catneys, and
(ik'iicarn his bond that his pledge now here for his ransom shall be pledge
in this also, the King will do for them as hereafter expressed and requires
these things to be observed on their behalf, viz. : —
The five articles (recited) required in the first instructions (\<>. 248(2)).
In return the King will do as follows : — 1. Where the King has already
sent into Scotland a main army by sea and has already sent another or two
l»y land (altered from "and intend to send in by land after like sort") to
annoy the common enemies, these armies shall have special charge to hurt
none of the possessions of the said earls. 2. Whereas Lynoux makes suit to
be Governor under the King, he shall have that office, with a Council of
the King's appointment, provided that he accept the King as protector and
advertise him of till matters of any importance, and call no Parliament, and
give away nothing that is confiscated, or otherwise grown to the Crown,
without express consent. 8. Lynoux, as Governor under the King, shall
have a reasonable portion of the revenues to maintain that estate, assigned
by advice of him and the rest of the Council there, reserving sufficient for
the entertainment of the King's proncptc and of the charges of the
Governor and Council to lie continually in such places for the administra-
tion of justice as the King shall appoint, and the King shall have custody
of such holds as shall be thought necessary for him as Director and
Protector. 4. Where Lynoux has desired our favour for the maintenance
of his title against Arrayn, if he do as above expressed and continue in the
same, in case God dispose of our niece leaving no issue we will aid him
against Arrayn. 6. That Lynoux and Glencarn may extend all their
power, the King will give Glencarn 1,000 cr., "and so to continue in
pension," on condition that he and Lynoux first agree to the foresaid
demands and lay the hostages.
And where Lynoux, by his secretary and otherwise, has made suit to
have in marriage the lady Margaret, the King's niece, if that suit is renewed
and he perform the covenants and use himself according to the King's
expectation, and if, upon seeing each other, they agree for that purpose, the
King shall agree to such order therein as shall content Lynoux, and will
also further consider his good service.
And if the said earls or their commissioners desire a larger capitulation
of the aforesaid articles, &c. (a.s in Xo. 248(2)).
And if they will not agree to the articles or lay in the hostages, Wharton
and Bowes shall, with good words, refer them to a further communication
with the King's lieutenant ; and Bowes shall return to the King.
Dmi't Corrected by l'a>i>-t, i>j>. 1!). Kndd. : Mynute of m[ylordj Wharton's
third instruction.
15 April. 338. HERTFORD to WHARTON and BOWES.
Hatfield MS. The King, desiring to know the strength and situation of the castles
231, No. 64. Of Lowmaban, Treef, Carlaveroke and Langholme, in custody of Robert
CecilMSS Maxwell, requires Wharton to send Patie Grayme or some other, under
Pt. i., 144.] colour of some other message, to view them. It is to be known how the
Haynes* castles are situate, and whether in plain country or subject to hills or high
St. Papers, 27. grounds, and which way ordnance may be brought to them. Those found
222
35 HENKY VIII.
1544.
15 April.
R. 0.
Vienna MS.
R. 0.
[Spanish
Calendar,
vn., 71.]
338. HBRTFOBD to WHABTON and BOWES — con*.
tenable are to be practised for with money or other large offers ; and, as
Wharton and Bowes were instructed at their last departure hence, Robert
Maxwell's mind therein is to be felt.
l>raft, in Sculler's hand, pp. 2. Endd. : " To the 1. Wharton and Sir R.
Bowes, depeched xv° April."
339. CHARLES V. to HENRY VIII.
Desires credence for the Sieur de Chantonnay, gentleman of his
mouth, whom he has despatched to learn of Henry's health, and, jointly
with his ambassador, to inform him of the Emperor's affairs, especially as
concerning the capitulation lately made in England by Don Fernando de
Gonzaga, viceroy of Sicily and lieutenant general of the Emperor's army,
that he may know his advice. Spir, 15 April 1544. Siyned.
French, p. 1. Add. Endd.
2. Original draft of the above, described in Spanish Calendar VII.,
No. 67, as dated "18" April which is apparently an error for 15 April, as
an independent abstract in R.O. dates it.
8. Charles V.'s instructions to the Sieur de Chantonay, sent to the King
of England.
To go with speed to the Queen Dowager of Hungary and communicate to
her his charge, as hereafter specified ; and, adding to it as she shall order,
pass to England and there proceed with the advice of the ambassador
resident. He shall give the ground of his journey as to visit the King,
putting it according as he shall find the King's health. Also, principally,
to report the Emperor's preparations for the war as he has been instructed
in writing and by mouth. Likewise his resolution touching the invasion,
the time of his departure hence, the way which he will take, and where he
will muster his army ; and the men whom he sends forward under Count
William of Fursternberg and has at "Hambourg" (qu. Luxembourg?).
Insisting, with advice of the ambassador, upon reciprocal information
whether the King will command his army to march in time, the place
where it will be formed and the way it will take. He shall say, upon
opportunity, how important it is to hasten the departure and set
forward the armies, especially as there is news that the chief hope in
France is that the armies will be late in marching and will be hindered by
the carrying off of victuals, the fortifications that are made and the posting
of men at the frontiers, although as yet they are without foreign soldiers
and are about procuring them. If the ambassador thinks good, he shall
show the King and Council the advertisement from France concerning the
entry into France from England. He shall satisfy the King (in pursuance
of what has been written to the Ambassador, of which he saw the copy)
touching the assistance to the English Ambassador about the horse
and foot which the King is levying here, and the Emperor's promise
to Sequingen of the assurance of payment of the 1 ,000 horse of which he
has taken charge. He shall tell also of the Emperor's great army on the
side of Italy and the good number of Almains sent thither. Also of the
state of things on this side, the good union between the Emperor and the
Estates, and the indignation of the latter against France. Also of the
news from Rome and Venice, and that the Emperor has used in this such
diligence that he trusts, with God's help, that the fantasies of France will
prove vain like the others.
Finally he shall, with the ambassador, very carefully ascertain all that
concerns the English array, the number and kind of men, whether the
King will come in person, who will have charge after him either in his
85 HENRY MIL
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absence or presence, and the other captains and officers, when the army
shall be assembled and march, the way it shall take, <tc. ; likewise touching
the artillery, Ac., the state of affairs between England and Scotland, and
for how long the King will keep his army in France. Item, how the King
has provided concerning the charge of the Sieur de Huron, and his
satisfaction with the said Sieur, " sans les difticultez qu'il a mises, comme
il semble a bonne raison, touchant la restriction de la soulde desd. gens de
guerre."
" Item, comme sont lesd. Angloys avec les Fram/oys et silx se sont point
traaillez dy tenir quelque practique."
l-'r. Mmlern tranxi-n'jit <>t' the original minute at Vienna, pp. 8.
15 April. 340. KING FERDINAND to HENRY VIII.
R. O. Credence for bearer, the Sieur de Chantonnay, whom his brother
the Emperor is sending to Henry. Spire, 15 April 1544. Signed.
l-'n-nch, ji. 1. Add. Sealed. Endd.: The King of Romains.
15 April. 341. FERNANDO GONZAOA, [Viceroy of Sicily] to HENRY VIII.
R. O. Takes the occasion of the going of the Sieur de Chantonay to
protest his service to Henry. Chantonay can report occurrences and the
Emperor's preparations, in which all possible diligence is used. Spire,
15 April 1544. Siyned (much faded): " De V. Mu [le] tres humble [?]
et tres obeixant s'viteur, Fernando Go[nzagaj."
French, p. 1. Address, pasted on : An Roy Dengleterre.
16 April. 342. THE PRIVY COUNCIL to HERTFORD.
The King, understanding by letters and advertisements sent to
Hertford from Lord Eure " the good service and manly forwardness " of
John Car, captain of Warcke castle, requires Hertford to declare to the
said John his Majesty's hearty thanks with assurance that his service shall
be considered. Westm., 16 April. Signed by Cranmer, Suffolk, Winchester,
Westminster, Wriothesley, Gage, Paget and Petre.
/ '. 1 . l''lylcaf n-ith address lost. Headed in a later hand : To therle of
Hertforde.
Hatfield MS.
231, No. 85.
[Cal. of
Cecil MBS..
Pt. I , 145 ]
Haynes'
St. Papers, 28.
Add. MS.
82>6R4lM 11G'
Hamilton
Papers.
n.. No. 215.
16 April. 343. HERTFORD, TUNSTALL, LLANDAFF and SADLER to HENRY VIII.
Hertford has letters (enclosed) from Wharton and Bowes, with
arr»ved Glencarne's second son and Bisshop, Lenoux's secretary,
Bought a letter (copy enclosed) from his master to Hertford. Glen-
carne's son and Bisshop intended to repair to the King, but, as the King's
instructions to Wharton and Bowes how to proceed with them are expected
hourly, the writers returned them to Carlisle and have sent to stay Bowes
there. What the said earls offer and desire appears by the articles in
writing sent herewith; but, where one of the articles is that Lenoux,
having the government of Scotland, shall be ordered by such a Council of
Scottishmen as the King shall appoint, Bisshop showed Hertford private
instructions to conclude it as by such a Council, " both English and
Scottishmen," as the King shall appoint. Bisshop seemed to press for
the conclusion of the marriage with Lady Margaret as the knot of all the
rest ; wherein his master refers all conditions to the King. Hertford
answered that the King, as a prince of honor, would covenant nothing
more than should be performed, and would not, Hertford thought, promise
the marriage without the consent of the parties, for which they must see
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1544.
343. HERTFORD, TUNSTALL, LLANDAFF and SADLER to HENRY VIII. — cont.
each other. Bisshop was " not fully satisfied," but said that his master
and Glencarne were coming to the Isle of Man in a rotten bark when they
were driven back ; however, if his master had a good ship or durst venture
by land, both he and Glencarne would come to the King, as they meant to
have done and to have returned with the army into Scotland. They lay
great untruth to Angus, Maxwell and the sheriff of Ayr, " and say not all
the best of Robert Maxwell and Dunlanerick." Beg the King to signify how
Wharton and Bowes shall proceed with them, and what answer shall be
made to their offers and desires. Newcastell, 16 April. Signed.
Pp. 2. Add. Endd. : 1544.
16 April. 344. THE SAME to THE COUNCIL.
Add. MS. Perceive by their last letters to Hertford that it appears not, by
32-654. f 118. letters they have received from the earls of Westmoreland and Cumberland,
Hamilton ^at ^ese earls are instructed how to act in case the Scots invade England
Papers, whilst the wardens are at the burning of Hadington and Hawyk. Com-
ii., No. 21C. muned with both of them at length, and declared what enterprises were
(Brief note.) intended and that they should remain in the Marches during the Wardens'
P., v., 375. aksence, an(j( in case the Scots made invasion, should assemble the country,
and certain Councillors should remain for their advice. Perceived that they
would have had the great power of the Marches remain with them, which
was needed for the enterprises, or else inland men in garrison at the King's
charge ; but Hertford, considering that the wardens would not be absent
past three days, thought that their own force and the power of the country
that was left would suffice ; wherewith they seemed content, and Cumber-
berland said he would keep 100 men at his own charge. Have now given
them the same instructions in writing. If it be thought expedient to
charge the King with a greater garrison to be called to the Borders to
attend them, it shall be done.
Of money for this enterprise there remains with Sadler but 5,0002., and
when this pay is finished, for the fortnight from last Tuesday to 28 April,
not past 3,0002. will remain, and Mr. Woddall, having paid the garrisons to
5 May, has but 3,7002. Money will be wanted for next pay, beginning
28 April, if the army continue so long undissolved, and, if it be dissolved,
to pay conduct money and discharge the tonnage of the ships. Half the
sum appointed for this enterprise was defrayed in London for victualling,
" which will not be levied again, as we shall need it for payment of the
wages and other charges"; and 14 days are past and paid, and other 14
now in paying, — a charge more than was looked for, by reason of the
tarrying of the ships ; trusting now that they will not tarry long, for the
wind has served well these two days. Newcastell, 16 April. Siyned.
Pp.S. Add. Sealed. Endd.: 1544.
K. 0. 2. Original draft of the above from which it is printed in the State
Papers.
In Sadler's hand, ]>p. 4. Endd.: "To the Lords; depeched xvj° Apl. at
ix. w'in night."
16 April. 345. BORDER EXPENSES.
K» °« Newcastell upon Tyne, 16 April 35 Hen. VIII. : — Brief declaration
by John Uvedale, treasurer appointed for payment of the earl of Hertford,
lieutenant in the North, and his retinue of 100 men and of all the garrisons
on the Borders.
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1544.
Showing that at his declaration delivered to the lord Lieutenant 18
March last he had (with 1072. 8*. 8</. in broken and refuse gold and
16G/. 18*. 4</. in two bills of prest of the earl of Rutelande and Sir Robt.
Bowes) 7,581/. 12*. !$</. Whereof:—
Paid by warrants of my lord of Suffolk, late lieutenant here, for money
disbursed by Sir Thos. Whartone, now lord Whartone, to the laird Dun-
lanrik 251., and to divers other men 101.
Paid by Hertford's warrants, for diets and for wages of his retinue for 78
days from 18 Feb. to 5 May, 65CM. ; for wages of 187 watchmen for 14
days ended 7 April, 68/. 18*. 8</. ; for wages of the garrisons for 42 days
from 25 March to 5 May, 8,01 1/. 8s. ; for rewards to divers men, 9/. 6s. 8</. ;
to Chostre and Carlilo heralds for wages at 4s. a day for 42 days ending
5 May, 161. 16*. ; to Thomas Newmane, trumpeter, for wages at !&/. a day
for 52 days from 15 March to 5 May, SI. 18*. ; to Barwik pursuivant, for
wages at 2*. a day, during his abode with Richmond herald in Scotland,
which was 15 days, and for 84 days from 28 March to 30 April, 41. 18*. ;
and for one coat 20*.
Remainder 3,752*. 11s. 9R
Memorandum that diets of my lord Lieutenant and wages of his 100
men and of the captains, petty captains, heralds, Ac., consume daily
82/. 17s. 6</., or l,160f. 5*. in fourteen days and 2,320/. 10s. in a month.
Sii/ned : Jo. Vuedale.
iMrge paper, p. 1.
16 April. 346. CHAMBERLAIN to the COUNCIL.
R- °- This morning, the bearer, Nicholas the post, brought intelligence
from Mr. Vaughan, showing that Mons. do Bueren was right concerning
Landenbergh. Might now, by their letters of the 1st conclude with De
Bueren, but will await answer to the letters of De Bueren and himself on
the 8th. De Bueren has kept these holydays at his castle of Lanoye, 14
leagues hence, and returns hither to-morrow. Occurrcnts here are " of
small effect." Bruxelles, 16 April 1544. Siyned : T. Chamberlein.
11 ol., pp. 2. Add. Sealed. Endd.
16 April. 347. STEPHEN VAUOHAN to PAOET.
R- °- Is returned from Frankfort to Spire, to the ambassador, with his
captain's0 conduct money, who would not send for it, " so stately captains,
or rather froward, be there here in these parts. It is very dangerous carry-
ing of money by the ways." Is appointed to pay it to-morrow, and will
then return to England. Can write no more, for haste of the bearer, but
writes at large to lord Wriothesley. " The Merchants Sorors entreated me
very honestly. I pray you let them be thanked." Spire, 16 April.
//.'/., ]>. 1. Add. : Sir Wm. Paget, one of the Principal Secretaries.
Kndd. : 1544.
17 April. 348. THE PBIVY COUNCIL to HERTFORD.
Add. MS. The King has received his several letters containing his opinion for
2>6if ' M 123* ^e fortification of Lythe, which show his earnest desire to do some notable
Hamilton expl°it to the enemies' damage and his Highness' honor. Are commanded
Papers, to thank him on the King's behalf, who thinks, as they all do, that his
n., No. 217. opinion has great appearance of reason ; and therefore, notwithstanding the
former determination, the King has, for a final resolution, both "himself
considered and weighed the same most gravely and prudently, as you know
well enough he can," and commanded the Council to consult thereupon
• Hans von Sickengen.
21715 p
226 85 HENRY VIII.
1544.
348. THE PRIVY COUNCIL to HERTFORD — cont.
and write the reasons against the said fortification, which are sent herewith.
The fortification must therefore now be laid apart, whatsoever opportunities
might, upon the place, suggest the contrary ; yet the King would not have
him abate his courage to persecute the enemies as in the Council's former
letter. With the increasing dissension in Scotland, and the offer of service
by the Master of Morton, it is thought that no great number of Scots can
assemble ; and therefore Hertford might join with the Border horsemen
and return by land after burning and destroying Edinburgh ; but this is
left to his judgment. As the wardens promised to burn within 12 miles of
Edinburgh they might pierce through the little way from thence ; and
Hertford is to consult with them and other expert men for this ; and learn
what empty carriages out of the Bishopric might go in with speed with the
horsemen, to carry such victuals as men returning to their country will
require, or else devise for carriage of victuals by horse, or sending of
carriages by sea, and whether victuals from Wark or Berwick might meet
him at Kelso in his return. But he is not to tarry for the wardens so as to
pass any opportunity of departing out of that haven with the army, but
only consult them if detained there by lack of wind.
While tarrying there for wind, he shall send for the Master of Morton
and require him to render Temtallon castle to the King at once, before
Hertford's entry into Scotland, showing him that, by delaying until
Hertford's coming, he should seem only to practise his own surety; but not
making any promise which might prevent the putting of Edinburgh to
sword and fire. If the Master comes not, but repairs to Hertford in
Scotland, he is to be kept and not suffered to come and go, although he
offer hostages, " for under colour thereof might be wrought much falsehood."
If Temtallon can be attained, the King's adherents will be encouraged; and
it should be victualled, and a man of courage appointed to keep it. If the
Master of Morton, before coming to Hertford in Scotland, require "assurance
to go at his pleasure," Hertford should not grant it, but proceed to the
devastation of the country ; but if he render Temtallon more confidence
may be put in him. If, after consulting the men of experience, he returns
by land, the King thinks that the terror of his visage will cause Hume
castle and other peels by the way to render at his summons, the keeping of
which may serve for a further invasion better than any hurried fortification
at Lythe or Edinburgh. In case he finds the enemies at Lythe in such
force that he cannot land without danger, he shall land a number on the
Fyfe side and waste and destroy there ; and afterwards return to Edinburgh
side and do the like, "without taking either the castle or town to, mercy,
though they would yield ; for ye know the falsehood of them all and how
little they care for the time to promise and offer whatsoever ye will demand,
and afterward to break from you and observe no piece of their promise, if
they shall think thereby to win anything."
The ships of war are not to enter Tynmouth haven, but tarry at Holy
Island for the rest of the fleet ; and the ships that come in to lade men or
other things must at once pass out to Holy Island, so as not to pester the
haven or be in danger of restraint if the wind turn. Westm., 17 April 1544.
Sinned by Cranmer, Suffolk, Russell, Essex, Winchester, Westminster]
Wriothesley, Gage, Browne, Wyngfeld, Paget, Petre and Bakere.
Pp. 1. Add. Sealed.
Ib. f. 130. 2. Copy of the above.
Pp. 7. Endd. : M. to therle of Hertford from the Counsail, the xvii of
April 1544.
85 HENRY VIII. 227
1 5 14.
Ib. f. 130. 8. " A consultation of the Council in these two articles" : — 1. Whether
the earl of Hertford should now enterprise any new fortification in Scotland ?
2. What shall be written to the Karl for his return by land ?
Resolved that the Earl should in no wise go about any fortification,
for these reasons : — ( 1) A fortification cannot be assured without perfect
furniture, and must be so situated as to be subject to no hill, whereby the
enemy may annoy it, and also easy of access by the friend for its relief.
(2) The Lighet is subject to a hill near it and can only be relieved by sea,
which the continuance of the wind in one quarter shows now to be difficile,
and, besides, the Scots with ordnance, on the shores and otherwise, may let
the access of ships. (8) To the honor of keeping a fortification in an enemy's
country is annexed "great cure, care and study " lest the loss of it give courage
to the enemy. (4) It must be foreseen that the fortification annoy the
enemies and be not closed in and contemned by them. Footmen fortified
in Ligh could neither issue out nor let the resort of ships into Scotland
which may go to the port on the other side of the water or to Mustelburgh.
(5) One month being now spent by contrary wind and the King's journey
into France approaching (before which the army must return to keep the
Borders, the lord Admiral to keep the Narrow Seas and others to attend
the King's person), time cannot be spent in fortification, for fear of
disappointing other purposes.
But we think the motion made by the earl of Hertford proceeds of an
earnest mind to serve the King and realm ; and so we humbly desire the
King to take it and to signify the same by letter.
In the second article, concerning the joining of the Border horsemen
with Hertford and all returning by land, "albeit, fur the doubtfulness of
th'enterprise there can be nothing precisely written "- — (rm/s abruptly).
Copy, pp. 8. Kndd. : A consultation touching the fortifying at Lythe.
Ib. f. 127. 4. Another copy0 of § 8 down to the end of the fifth article, concluding
with a sixth article, viz., that the chief end of this enterprise being to prevent
the Scots annoying this realm during the King's absence, it is thought, with
the late experience of the falsehood of the Scots, better policy to destroy
their victuals and chief places of resort, as Edinburgh and the villages
thereabouts, than, upon hostages, which they smally regard, or promises,
which are never remembered, to leave their chief town and country unhurt
without any other surety than a small fortification which may be lost ;
whereas, the chief town of Scotland destroyed, there remains a perpetual
memory to the renown of the Earl, as ordained to punish the falsehood of
the Scots, to their reproach for ever.
Pp.8.
Ib. f. 134. 6. Another copy of § 4.
Pp. 4. Endd. : Copye of a consultation sent to my lord of Hertforth.
17 April. 349. THE PRIVY COUNCIL to CHAMBERLAIN.
B. O. Wrote, before, of the days of musters of the men that Mons. de
Buren shall bring to servo the King in this voyage into France. The King
minds to have them join his army at Ayre, 8 leagues from St. Omer's, on
20 June ; and commands him to settle with De Buren to have the musters
at Bolduk at such a time that the men may be at Ayre on that day.
Have received his letters, and others from De Buren to the King. Where
you write that De Buren agreed to all points of Landenbergh's covenant
save the wages, required letters of "reteyndre," and to know whether to
provide any greater band, and offered a hundred horsemen at his own
charge ; you shall thank him and say that, albeit the King has not yet
* This copy enclosed in f 1.
228
85 HENEY VIII.
1544.
17 April.
Add. MS.
32,654, f. 137.
B. M.
Hamilton
Papers.
ii., No. 218.
(Brief
Abstract.)
St. P., v. 377.
B. O.
349. THE PRIVY COUNCIL to CHAMBERLAIN — cont.
heard how Landenbergh goes through with his bargain, yet for De Buren's
singular good will his Majesty will go through with him without respect to
Landenbergh, who is not " to be compared to him "; and, therefore, you
are to bargain with him for such wages as the Emperor pays to footmen,
and, sending hither a letter of retinue in the form which the Emperor uses,
the King will return it signed and sealed.0
As to the extraordinary pays of the officers, whereof he sent a billet ; the
King intended the 2,000 as a supplement (for De Buren's honor) to the
4,000 at the Emperor's soulde, for whom we think he has all those officers
provided, and doubts not but that De Buren will consider this as may stand
with his honor, and not burden his Majesty with any greater charge than
necessary. You shall make an end for the whole matter as soon as
possible, and we will procure the King's letters of retainer, praying you to
get of him a copy in the form which the Emperor uses.
Corrected draft, pp. 3. Endd. : " Mynute of the letter to Thomas Cham-
berlayn of the xvijth of April 1544."
350. HERTFORD, TUNSTALL, LLANDAFF and SADLER to HENRY VIII.
This day a Scottishman called Wysshert brought Hertford a letter
from Brunston, and repairs to the King to deliver letters from Brunston
and declare his credence, which seems to be : — 1. That the laird of Graunge,
late treasurer of Scotland, the Master of Bothers, eldest son of the earl, and
John Charters would apprehend or slay the Cardinal in passing through Fyf
land to St. Andrew's if they knew what support the King would give them
afterwards ; and, 2, That if the King would grant them entertainment to
keep 1,000 or 1,500 men in wages for a month or two, they would, with the
power of the Earl Marshal, Master of Bothers, laird of Calder and other of
lord Grey's friends, when the King's army is in Scotland, destroy the
Cardinal's abbey and town of Arbrogh and all other bishops' and abbots'
houses on that side, and apprehend the principal impugnators of the amity
between England and Scotland, when the power of the said bishops and
abbots is gone towards Edinburgh to resist the King's army. For this,
Wysshert says, the aforenamed Earl Marshal and others will give writing
under their hands and seals before asking aid of money. His advertise-
ments of the present great contention in Scotland he will himself declare.
Received letters this day from Wharton and Bowes with copies of letters
written by Glencarne's son, and Bishop, Lenox's secretary, into Scotland,
attained by such means as appear in Wharton and Bowes' letter. Send the
letters and copies herewith, together with letters from lord Ewers concerning
exploits done. Lord Wm. Howarde, being at Tynmouth, wrote to Hertford
this morning that ships, victuallers, had arrived, reporting that, yesterday
morning, they saw the lord Admiral and the rest "on sea board Hull,
making hitherward " ; so that they will be at Tynmouth to-night or
to-morrow. Newcastle, 17 April. Signed.
Pp. 2. Add. Endd.: 1644.
2. Original draft of the above, from which it is printed in the State
Papers.
In Sadler's hand, pp. 3. Endd.: "depeched xvij° Apl. at iiijor at
aftrnoon."
* Altered from : — You shall say that, as we have not heard from Landenbergh, the
King can neither appoint him to serve with a greater number nor certify the wages in
the letter of " reteyndre"; but we pray him to put the 2,000 footmen ready, as well
as the horse and foot at the Emperor's soulde, to be at Ayre on 20 June ; for the wages
are determined already, seeing that if Landenbergh serves as he has promised De
Buren does the like, and if not the King gives as the Emperor does.
85 HENRY VIII.
1511.
17 April. 351. JAMBS EARL OF ORMOND AND OSBOBY to BRABAZON.
R- °* Bearer, who wears the King's livery, has shown me, in presence of
Mr. White, justice of Woxford county and Mr. Cowley, the King's solicitor,
that lately, lying sick in John Arthur's house in Limeryke, the said John
came to his bedside and asked how he did and how he believed. Ho
answered " that he believed in God the Father, the Son and the Holy
Ghost." Arthur asked if he believed in the Holy Church and the Pope as
supreme head ; and he said that ho believed as the Holy Church taught,
but not in the Pope. Then Arthur told him he was "a man damned " and
he replied "God save the King." Once when he was praising the King,
Arthur's wife asked him what he had of the King, and he said (W. a day and
a livery coat once a year. " Woe to that King " quoth the wife in Irish,
" where getteth he so much gold as he giveth." Bearer says that he is a
Limeryke man born and reports this of duty and not of malice. Kilkeny,
Thursday in Easter Week, 17 April. Signed.
P. 1. Add. : To my lord Justice's right honorable good lordship.
Kndd.: 1644.
18 April. 352. SIR THOMAS SEYMOUR, Master of the Ordnance.
Set GRANTS in APRIL 85 Hen. VIIL, No. 28.
18 April. 353. THE PRIVY COUNCIL to LAYTOK.
*** Account of Chapuy a' declaration to Wriothesley and Paget "on
Sunday last" as in the letter to Wotton (A'o. 828). Layton is to tell the
Regent that (whereas, upon his request for lymoners and carriages, "they"
answered that, besides the 2,456 horses needed for draught of artillery, only
400 carriages could be furnished) when the King's armies have been on
that side they have always been sufficiently furnished, which is also
covenanted by the treaty ; and, trusting thereto, the King was content, when
the Viceroy of Sicille was here, to augment his army above the number
required by the treaty, for carriages in England "be but on two wheels and
able to carry no burden." And he shall instantly pray her to cause her
officers to " travail more earnestly therein," for the King is informed that
to take one four- horse waggon of every parish in Flanders, Brabant and
Arthoys would provide both him and the Emperor and leave enough at
home for husbandry; and certify "with all diligence possible" what
number of lymoners and waggons may be counted on.
As to the ships they should send some of either sort.
As to the Scots the Ambassador was answered that the King is loth to
think that the Nether Parts, &c. (as in X<>. 328), but will declare Denmark
enemy in six weeks (altered from two months) unless the Emperor and he
agree in the meantime. [" And also request is made by th'Ambassador to
the Emperor that, forasmuch as the Bishop of Rome " has aided the
French king, &c. (as in Xo. 828.)] °
< 'orrectfd draft, pp. 6. Kndd. : M. to Mr. Layton, the xviij* of April
1544.
18 April. 354. SHIPS.
B. 0 Anno r.r. Henr. viijri xxxv10- The xviij"1 day of April.
" The names of ships and number of men now serving in the Narroe
• Cancelled.
230 35 HENRY VIII.
1544.
354. SHIPS — cont.
See [s] , with an estimate for the charges of the same for one month of
xxviij days beginning about the xth day of this present," viz : —
The Leesse Gallyas 240 men, 69Z. 7s. 10d., Primerosse 160 m., 49/. 14s.
6rf., Neire Barke 140 m., 43/. 12s. I0d., Dragon 90 m., 30Z. 8s. 6rf., Mary
Jamys 75 m., 26Z. 14eL, Great Pynnes 50 m., 19L 2s. 10</., Smalle Pynnes
45 m., 16/. 19s. 6rf., Caundyshe ship 70 m., 28Z. 16s. 2J. Total ships 8,
men 870, money 2881. 19s. 4<*.
Eepairs and provisions for the King's said 7 (sic) ships 70Z. Victualling
at 8s. per man 848L
Extraordinary charges, livery and conduct (amounts not given).
P. 1.
[18 April.]0 355. The EXPEDITION into SCOTLAND.
R. O. " [The] army by sea into Scotland.
" A book containing the numbers of mariners in every ship appointed
to receive in men, with a calculation how many men each ship is ordered
to transport besides the said mariners."
[Giving in columns the names of the ships, numbers of mariners, numbers
of " men to be taken in " and totals.]
The names of the ships are : —
" Out of the port of London." — The Mary Grace of Lee, Mary John of
Calais, Mary John of London, James of Blakney, Trinite of Alisford, Flee
of Anserdan, John of Maldon, Mary of Calais, James of Hadley, Mihel,
Anthony of Dordrigh, Edward* of Hampton, James of Fowye, Trinite of
Barkinge, Esel of Armewe, Cutlibert Lawson, Anne of Antwerp, Mary of
Antwerp, Mamlelyn of Antwerp, George Goldesmyth, George of Antwerp,
Christopher Hunte, George of Hambo rough, Mary of Hamborough, Gryffyn
of Hamborough, Bartilmeire of Hamborough, Raven of Lubeck, Swanne of
Hamborough.
" Out of the port of Ipswiche." — The James, Osee, Mary, James (sic],
Mary Fortune, Marlyn, Peter, Christopher of Simon " Bl.," Anne Fraunces,
Kateryn, Christopher of Alex. " Sq.," 3/an/ James, Andretce, Trinite, Marlyon,
Thomas, Peter of George Copinge, Peter of John Momforde, John Evangelist,
Jesus, John, Tliomas of Win. Barkers, Mathcn-e, Nicholas of \Vm. Dryver,
Cicely, Nicholas, George, James, Edwarde, Mihel, Thomas of Thomas
Smyth, Kateryn, [Julyane] ,f
"Out of the port of Yermouthe." — The John Evangelist, Mary Grace,
[Anne Frances, Mary, Wyllyam, James, Anne, Nicholas, James, Trinite,
Wyllyam,] t Mawdelyn, Mary Anne, Thomasyne, Mary Elizabeth, Mary Grace,
Mary George, John Anthony, Edmonde, Jesus, George, Mathewe, Margaret,
James, John, James, Little Mary, George.
" Out of the port of Lynne." — The George of Newcastell, James of New-
castel, James of Newcastel (again, u'ith different numbers), Mary of Selbye,
Jesus of Newcastel, Martin of Newcastel, Martyn of Newcastel (repeated),
Trinite of Roclif, Andrewe of Rosyndale, Pellycane of Dordrigh, George
of Rosyndale, Mary James of Lynne, Peter of Lynne, George of Lynne,
Margaret of Brickelsye, Hoy Barke.
"Out of the port of Hul." — The Trinite of Hul, Trinite of Beverley, Mary
Kateryn of Hul, Mary John of Hul, Wyllyam of Hul, Mary Janws of Hul,
John of Beverley, John Baptist of Hul, Trinite of Newcastel, Nicholas of
Sowholde, Maryon of Lubecke, John Baptist of Leistofte, Mawdelyn of
Yermouthe, George of Yermouthe.
* The wages of the crews began on the 18 April See 8 June following.
f A mark opposite these in the margin.
85 HENRY VIII. 281
1544.
" The waftera also be appointed to transports, besides the men they have
already, such numbers as follow." [In this case there are only three
columns, viz. "men taken in already, names of ships, and another set of
numbers.] — The I'anrury, <ir,ut <! alias, .Vy/»y</n, Stcrpatakf, Strallotre, John
Evangelitt, Mary Grace, Julyane of Dertmothe, Peter of Fowye, Anthony
Fulfordt, Farnando, I'eter.
Pp. 7, with flyleaf entitled at above.
18 April. 356. HERTFORD and Others to HENRY VIII.
R O. On receipt of certain letters and credence from the master of Morton,
St 1'.. v. 878 wnjcn fcncv forthwith addressed to the King, Hertford sent for Morton BO as
to practise for delivery of Tentallon castle. Now is arrived here Alex.
Jardyn, who has the custody of the said castle jointly with John Douglas,
bringing the enclosed letter from Morton, and credence, as follows, viz., that
Morton and all his friends would join the King's army and he desired
assurance to be granted to the friends named in his letters and would not
fail to come to Hertford when and where he should be appointed. Describe,
at length, Hertford's efforts to persuade Jardyn to the delivery of the castle,
pointing out how Anguishe had lost a great piece of his honor by his dealing
with the King lately and might by this delivery make amends ; but Jardyn
(who seemed as if he could not be content even if Anguishe agreed thereto)
would only promise to confer with Morton and John Douglas. Jardyn
then again pressed for the assurance to Morton's friends ; but Hertford
would grant none till ho spoke with Morton, saying that if Morton came to
him within eight days, where ever he might then be, and agreed upon the
conditions of the assurance and touching the delivery of Tentallon, he would
both redress injuries by Englishmen done in the meantime and grant the
assurance. Jardyn seemed satisfied. He alleged that Anguishe was
abused by Maxwell and the false persuasions of the Queen, Governor and
Cardinal, who assured him in writing to come and go safe, and that he
should have his brother Sir George delivered and all matters compounded
to his contentation.
Yesterday arrived Henry's letters to Wharton and Bowes, which are
forwarded. Where it appears by them that Henry wishes Lenoux and
Glencarne to repair to his presence ; Hertford has this morning conferred
with Glencarne's son and Bisshop, who affirm that the earls would gladly
come, if they might safely pass to the Borders, and yet think it expedient
that they should now be at home to join Henry's army at Edenburgh.
They think that Lenoux might pass safely to Carlisle (wherein they will
devise with Wharton, to whom they have returned) and thence come to
Henry's presence and return into Scotland within fourteen days, going by
sea from Berwick to Edinburgh if the army should be already in Scotland ;
but Glencarne should not come, for either he or Lenoux is necessary at
Donbreteyn, to keep the castle and levy their forces. Glencarne's son and
Bisshop think that Anguishe, being " a man of much simplicity and easy
to be seduced," may have been deceived by Maxwell, the sheriff of Ayre
and Drumlaneryke, who now lay the fault on him to colour their own false-
hood. Bisshop says that, when he last returned into Scotland from Henry,
Drumlaneryke, in conversation, " assured him that your Highness minded
nothing but the whole conquest of Scotland, and that your Majesty never
employed any benefit or reward to any Scottishman but for your own com-
modity and the only advancement of that purpose, which he trusted should
never take effect ; " and so advised him to counsel Lenoux to beware. If
Bisshop say truly, "whereof there is gre[te] apparence," Drumlaneryke
deserves not the great liberality and pension he has of the King.
2:3-2
35 HENRY VIII.
1544.
356. HERTFORD and Others to HENRY VIII. — eont.
A great many ships, 100 sail and more, are arrived in Tynmowth haven ;
and my lord Admiral and the wafters lie in the seas to see the whole fleet
brought in. Trust that all will arrive to-morrow ; and will now prepare to
ship board.
Draft in Sadler's hand, pp. 11. Endd. : Depeched xviij0 April, at
ix clok w* in night."
18 April. 357. MARY QUEEN OF SCOTS to PAUL III.
William Jhonston, layman, the bearer, "decennio0 abhinc in
vulgatas novas doctrinas legitime compertus est recidisse. Is tamen
postea multa gravia perpessus sepe studuit mystico Christi corpori
redintegrari,f cujus opportunitas in hoc tempus est rejecta." Her
tutor Arran desires that the said William may be received back into the
Church. Edinburgh, 18 April 1543 (sic). J
Lat. Copy in a Letter-Book, p. 1.
18 April. 358. MARY QUEEN OF SCOTS to the CARDINAL OF CARPI.
Royal MS.
18 B. vi. 1646.
B. M.
Epp. Beg. Sc.,
n., 200.
Royal MS.
18 B. vi. 164.
B. M.
Epp. Reg. Sc.,
198.
Duncan prior of Ardquhattane,§ who is now too old for his office, has
chosen a noble youth, John Campbell, for his successor and desired our
letters of commendation therein. Begs him to obtain its expedition.
Edinburgh, 18 April 1548 (sic).
Lat. Copy, p. 1.
Add. MS.
32,654, f. 139.
B. M.
Hamilton
Papers,
n., No. 219.
19 April. 359. THE PRIVY COUNCIL to HERTFORD and Others.
The King has received their last letters with those of Robert Maxwell
and Dunlanrike to Wharton, and likes their order taken for Wharton and
Bowes to proceed with Glyncarne's second son and Thos. Bishoppe. They
may grant Robert Maxwell the assurance, and promise him some entertain-
ment of men if he serves truly, and for a beginning delivers Loughmabain
or some other house as the warden shall think most meet, rides upon the
laird Johnston's lands and sends the writings he promised to get from
Douglas. Where Dunlanrike would have like recompense as Sir George
Douglas had, " promising therefor aureos monies," Wharton should remind
him that the 500 cr. pension which the King offers him is good entertain-
ment for a man who does nothing but give advertisements, and say he dare
not move the King to give any large pension unless Dunlanrike does some
notable service. The King appoints my lord of Durham to lie at Alnwick,
or elsewhere near the Borders, after Hertford's departure to counsel the
wardens and receive and forward letters. Whereas 500 kerne were to be
sent to lie on the Borders, only 400 are coming, who should now be at
Chestre.
Draft, with corrections in Paget's hand, pp. 2. Endd. : To the 1. of Hert-
ford, my 1. of Derham, etc., the xix"1 of April.
19 April. 360. THE COUNCIL to WOTTON.
The King has received his letters of the 9th and - (blank) inst. ;
^ seeing from the former that Sickenhen demands such unusual assurance
* This is the reading in Epp. Reg. Sc. In the Royal MS. it is " deoimo " instead of
"deoennio."
t This MS. reads "reindagari."
| 1544 in Epp. Reg. Sc.
§ The name is given " Archatten " and the date "1544" in the Epistolae Regum
Scotorum.
R. O.
St. P., ix. 656.
85 HENRY VIII. HI
1544.
for payment of his wages, and seems to mistrust the King's payment with
assurance as much as the French king's without (whereas there be few
captains or princes of Almain or in Christendom but have special credence
in the King's promises) thinks the fellow desires rather to serve the French
king than either him or the Emperor, and marvels that the Emperor
and Granvele should press Wotton to take the man, when they should
rather have dissuaded him. The King thinks he should rather require
assurance by some town that the fellow shall serve truly, and will
have nowise to do with his service0 ; but, upon receipt of Wotton's
first letter, concluded a bargain for 460 horsemen, with a captain
named (blank), who is this day departed to muster them about
Maistret, and has sent to Mons. do Buren, who offered to serve with
a band of horsemen, to make up the thousand. The King thinks that,
having once broken off, Wotton should not have entered bargain again
without instructions, and that, if ho has paid the 10,000 guldens, he has
exceeded his commission, and supposes that the Emperor will cause it (as
paid at his command) to be repaid. Wotton shall tell the Emperor that,
in case he has made such promise to Sickenhen that his honour should be
touched if the money should be restored, the King will rather lose it than
have the man, who is reported here by some who know him to have been
passed over by the Emperor's officers, when they hired captains throe weeks
past, because they knew him unmeet to serve. Wotton shall cause
Mr. Vaughan (from whom tbe writers marvel that they hear nothing), when
he has done with Landenbergh, to repair to Thos. Chamberlayn, making
exchange of the money remaining in his hands to Antwerp against the
musters.
As the French make great preparation of ships, and pilots of Normandy
and Brittany are sent to Marcelles to convey galleys into these seas, the
King desires the Emperor to set forth his navy in time, and to consider
that the affair is very important. They return Sickenhen's covenant,
thinking it not meet to take his bare writing when he requires such great
•entrance.
Draft in PageC» hand, pp. 6. Kndd. : Mynute from the Counsail to
Doctor Wootton, xixe April 1644.
20 April. 361. CRANMEB to the WARDEN of ALL SOULS' COLLEGE, OXFORD.
All Souls'Coll. Wrote lately desiring him to furnish the King with one demy-lance
MS- and two light geldings, against his Grace's going this summer into France,
to which he has had no answer. The King's pleasure is that he shall with
all diligence send up the said demy-lance and geldings to London by 4th or
6th May, if he can by any possible moans provide them, or at least one
demy- lance furnished, with an able man and all things necessary.
Lambeth, 20 April. Siyned.
r. i. Add.
• The original draft of this portion is cancelled. It rung:— The King will have
nowise to do with his service, in case Wotton has not already given him the 10,000 fl.
prest money ; for there is no cause why the Emperor should think the 1 000 horsemen so
difficult to provide. The King can be served of that number, and greater, by such as the
Emperor will not mislike ; and has. upon receipt of Wotton'g first letter, concluded with
a captain who is here for 450 horsemen ; and has begun to commune with Mons. de
Buren for the rest, and will conclude, unless he hears from Wotton (who must therefor*
answer with diligence), that the prest money is already given to Seekenhen ; in which case,
rather to save the money than for any hope of good service, the King will admit him
with 550 horsemen, but will make no other assurance than he makes to others, desiring
rather, though he lose some of the money, to be rid.
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20 April. 362. QUEEN MARY OF HUNGARY to HENRY VIII.
The Sieur de Chantonney, gentleman of the Emperor's mouth,
having arrived here on his way to England, she has declared to him certain
points upon which she begs to know Henry's resolution. Bruxelles, 20
April 1544 apres Pasques. Signed.
French, p. 1. Add. Endd.
21 April. 363. ORDER OF THE GARTER.
Commission to Charles duke of Suffolk to be the King's lieutenant for
the keeping of the feast of the Garter at Greenwich, the King himself being
prevented by urgent affairs from being present. Westru., 21 April
85 Hen. VIII.
Later copy, p. 1.
Harl. MS.
304, f. 136.
B. M.
21 April. 364. CHAPUYS to CHARLES V.
R. o.
[Spanish
Calendar,
vii. 72 & 74.]
Eeceived yesterday the Emperor's letters of the 12th inst., and this
day, after dinner, was with the King to communicate them. In reply the
King said, with apparent displeasure, that since Captain Sickinghen did not
willingly and freely come to his service, and also had formerly served in France,
besides other faults (choses desraisonnables), such instance ought not to have
been made to his ambassador as half to constrain him to treat with Sickinghen,
especially as there would have been no difficulty about good captains, more
reasonable and more u-illing, provided that the Emperor gave them leave ; and
(as he had already written to his ambassador to inform the Emperor) he holds
that it would be against his honour to use Sickinghen : and lie showed some
resentment for the 10,000 fl., about which he said something half between
his teeth. In the end, after several remonstrances, the King seemed satisfied,
and prayed Chapuys to get the Emperor to permit (and also assist) those to
whom he shall give tJie charge of the horses in question, both to levy them and
bring them to his service, saying that he thought of giving 500 of tJiem to an
Almain who was making suit here (whom he could not name) and the other 500
to Mons. de Buren ; and also to permit Buren to choose those that he shall
bring on the part of t/ie Emperor, who, to do any good exploit, must be men
u-hoHi he knows, the King fearing that if the Emperor left it to those of the
Low Countries they would not provide suitably.
After this the King told him that the King of France had made the greatest
assembly of ships on tJie Normandy coast that ever u-as, and it would be time
(especially in recompense of past faults) that the Emperor's army by sea should
be ready ami joined with his, which is at Calais, to assure the passage for the
victuals, of which there were 100 [ships] ready to make sail. He fieard that
the King of France icas making threats and boasting that he would invade this
country after he left : but (although few knew if) he had set such order that if
tlie French came they would be handled as they deserved. The King of France
had sent to Marseilles a great number of Norman and Breton mariners to
conduct certain ships towards Normandy, together with a number of galleys,
and Chapuys must advertise the Emperor of it, in order that provision might
be made in Spain to keep tJiem from passing the Straits. More than 10,000
or 12,000 Italians were come into France, but the King heard that they
were men of little worth. On Chapuys's answering that he heard, by a
man freshly come from France, that neither of the old nor of the new were
there past 2,000 Italians in that quarter, the King told him that the Secretary
of Venice resident here was the author, dupratMM the said secretary as French
and apparently only here as a spy. The King also repeated part of what he
last said about the Duke of Alburcquerque, and waits eagerly to hear that
1IKM;Y VIII.
•j:;:,
1511.
the Emperor has accorded his request and expressly commanded the Duke
to accompany him in this enterprise against France. London, 21 April
1544,
/•>. Modern transcript of the original at Vienna, pp. 8.
21 April. 365. CHAPUTB to the QUEEN OF HUNGARY.
R.o.
[Spanish
Calendar,
Yn.188.]
She will see the occurrcnts here by the annexed copy of his letters
to the Emperor. Can only add that the King has requested him to pray
her to hasten the ships needed for the passage of his army ; but, principally,
to accelerate the equipping and sending forth of the ships of war, and to let
them be such and so armed as is convenient — and in the Emperor's pay
(not adventurers like those of last year), for otherwise there is no way of
retaining them long or using them at need. Certainly the King will need
a great number of wagons, for, besides intending to carry victuals con-
tinuously for 20 days at least, he has made several forts upon wagons and
also several mills which will go milling and turning as the wagon proceeds.
Upon her last writing of the difficulty of getting horses, Chapuys suggested
to the Council that it would be well, since the King sends so many
thousands of oxen thither, to use part of them for the wagons ; but they do
not like this, either for want of men who can conduct them or in order to
have their oxen the fatter. London, 21 April9 1544.
Fr. Modern transcript of the original at Vienna, p. 1.
21 April. 366. HERTFORD and Others to HENRY VIII.
Add. MS.
32,654, (. 141.
B. M.
Hamilton
Papers, n.
No. 220.
The lord Admiral arrived yesterday with the whole fleet, and now all
haste is made to set the army to the sea. Are, however, encumbered with
the order of victuals, wherein the King has been deceived ; for the surveyor
of victuals, Mr. Nevile, declares that, after the rate delivered to him, every
pipe of beef should contain 400 pieces of 21b. each, whereas every pipe con-
tains from 40 to 140 pieces short of that number, and none of the pieces
weigh over l£lb., and some not lib. ; also by the books delivered to Nevile,
there is 2,300 doz. of loaf bread lacking, and a great part of that which has
come is so mouldy and ill baked that it is no man's meat. Saw this them-
selves. Nevile says he finds the book he received from the bishop of
Winchester, showing what victuals were stowed in each ship, in no part
true ; so that it is yet uncertain whether there are other lacks than the
above specified. Signify the premises in order that deceit by the petty
ministers appointed to furnish the royal army into France may be pre-
vented. It was thought that, by the utterance of the victuals here to the
army, the King would gain 5,0001. ; but that does not appear. Herring,
for which the King's price is four a penny, was sold here at the end of
Lent at 7 a penny, and now no man will buy herring. As the herring will
not last to be carried with the army, and Nevile is appointed, by the bp. of
Winchester's letters, to sell 80 last of them, the writers have charged the
mayor and others here to see them sold ; who have no hope to utter them,
but promise to do their best. Semblably, the King's price for beef is 2rf.
the pound whereas in this town it is 12</. the stone.
Have sent for the Wardens of the East and Middle Marches and other
expert men to devise how the 4,000 horsemen appointed to burn Hadyngton
may join the army at Edinburgh and all return together by land. The
wardens will be here to-morrow. Wharton is not sent for, as he and Bowes
Not " August," as in Spanish Calendar.
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366. HERTFORD and Others to HENRY VIII. — cont.
are occupied with the charge touching Lenoux and Glencarne, and he is not
appointed to the raid of Hadyngton. Newcastle, 21 April.
P.S. — Enclose letters from Wharton and Bowes, lord Evre and Gilbert
Swyno. Signed : E. Hertford : John Lisle : Cuth. Duresme : Robert
Landaffe : Rafe Sadleyr.
Pp. 8. Add. Sealed. Endd. : 1544.
Hatfield MS. 2. Undated draft, in Sadler's hand, of the above without the postscript.
231, No. 80. With note in another hand of the contents of the postscript.
MSS Pp' 5- Entld- : To the K>s Ma'6' dePeched XXJ° APril> at x- w'in
i., No. 154.] The last leaf detacJied and bound before. No. 12 of the same collection.
21 April.
Hatfield MS.
MSS Pt
146.]
Haynes'
St. Papers,
21 April.
R. o.
f. 2.
f. 3
f. 4.
f. 6.
367. [HERTFORD] to WHARTON and BOWES.
I have received your letters with those to " you, the lord Wharton,"
from lord Flemyng, Robert Maxwell and Drumlanryke, which are des-
patched to Court. For answer to your letters: — 1. You should appoint
lord Flemyng a day of entry and prepare his pledge to enter Scotland ; and
also answer lord Flemyng that Sir Roger Lassels has compounded
with his taker and says that Flemyng was never surety for
him nor required thereto, so that there is no cause why he
should enter as prisoner. 2. If you meet Maxwell and Drumlanryck it
were well to assay Maxwell for the delivery to the King of such houses as
seem tenable, assuring him of the King's liberality ; or, if he will not
deliver them, requiring him to enter as his father's pledge, as he promised,
seeing that his father does not enter according to the King's letters. Also
endeavour to learn what service he and Drumlanryk will do. Finally,
where you desire advice how to proceed further with Glencarne's son and
Bishop, I have written to know the King's pleasure, and I think that,
meanwhile, you should devise with them to bring Lenox himself to the
King.
Note in another hand at the end " with a postscript in case they shall not
meet with Robert Maxwell that then ye write to him to enter as his father's
pledge according to his promise."
Draft in Sadler's hand, pp. 3. Endd. : ° ° to the 1. Wharton and Mr.
Bowes, depeched 21 April.
368. AUGMENTATIONS.
A book of payments by the treasurer of Augmentations headed
" Paymentes de anno r.r. H. VIIIvi xxxvto " giving the date and inten-
tion of each payment. The total under each heading signed by Wm.
Berners and Robt. Burgoyn, auditors. (For the jirerious account see Vol.
AT7//., Pt. I. No. 486.)
i. Payments of pensions to members of suppressed monasteries recorded under
names of houses. [Except where otherwise noted here, these are quarterly or half-
yearly payments for the year ended at March a° 35° and the dates range mostly between
Dec. a" 34° and Dec. a° 35°.]
St. Mary Spittell : Wm. Major, prior. Bisham : John Cordrye, abbot. Chertesey : Thos.
Potter. Godstowe : Kath. Bulkeley, abbess ; Julian Pope, 3 April, a° 34°. Syon : Agnes
Jurdan, abbess, Margery Coverte, Margery Watnoo, Bridget Soliard, Marg. Lupton,
Dorothy Sleight, Mary Nevill, Dorothy Betenham, Ant. Lytle, Ric. Browne, John
Selbye, Eliz. Crowchlsy, Alice Sinowes, Anne Edwardes, Ant. Sutton, David CurBone,
John Millet, Marg. Dellye, Awdrye Dellye, Kath. Breerton, Eliz. Fauxe, Marg. Elrington,
Mary Denham, John Howell, John Grene, Rose Pagett, John Massey, Bridget Belgrave,
HENRY VIII. 237
1544.
f. 6. Effamye Elamer, Eliz Mountayne, Alice Lyster, Wm. Thirlington, John Stewkyn.
f. 7. Bridget Fit/.harbert, Alice Betenham, John Deane. Dorothy Codringtoo, Agnes Iferytt,
Eleanor Begge, Eliz. Yates, Susan Purferrye. Bfarg. Mor.yngton. Ursula Fetiplacr,
f. 8. Elenor Fetiplaoe, Marg Bourohier, Clement Treuham. Marg. Wynd*our, John Rusahe.
f. 9. Anne Dauncye, Marg. Walker, Eliz. Knottesforde, Anne Vuxe, Kath Palmer, Joan
Judde, Alice Pulton, Ric. Latche, Eliz. Ogle, Alice Elrington, John Bartclett, 13 Feb. a*
f. 10. 84°, 5 April. Seint Marie Overeys : Barth. Fowle, prior. Beint Albane : Hie. Bowar-
inan, abbot. Westmystre : Win. Melton, Wm. Vcrite, 3 Feb. a° 34°, 5 May, a° 39°. 14
July; Diones Dolyon, 5 May a° 35°; Wm. Paciens, John Alcn, Wm. Benson, abbot ;
f. 11. Wm. Estney. John Fostar. Clerkenwell : Eliz. Sakvile. prioress. Worcetour: Hen.
Holbeche, prior ; John Blakwell. Sheen : Hen. Manne, prior ; Thomas Hinde, John
f. 1-. Pysannt. Kdm. Fletewode, Robt. Horaley and Oeo. Horneby; Hen. Halle. 5 April a° 34°,
6 Nov. a<> So" nil; Thos Manfelde, 10 April a° 34<>; Robt. Thirlbye, Wm. Woode, 31
f. 13. March a° 34°; Ric. Tyldesley, Thos. Smythe, Thos Lowe. John Bromley. Valla Crucis:
John Heron, abbot. White Friers, London: John Oybbes, prior. Buckfa.st: Gabriel
Dunne. Rochestre : Ric. Chetham, Wm. Cawnterburye. Wm. Albone, Robt. Pilton,
f. 14. Robt. Smythe. Ant. Browne alia* London, Thos. Nevill, Thos Graye, Nic. Arnolde allot
Spelhurste, llobt. Bacon. Whitclande : Jas, Nicholas. Seint Bartholomew, London :
Math. Delye, Wm. Barlowe. Ric. Dufle, John Smythe, sen., George Chapman (10 March
f. 15. a° 35° for 1$ years), Robt. Glaeiar, Chr. Rayneolde. John Smythe. jun , Hen. George,
John Button. Cockesforde : John Adamson. prior. Chester Abbey : Robert Wingham, John
Taylour, 28 March. a° 34°; Randolph Fynchetes. John Mayre, John Gostelowe, Thoa.
f. 16. Rutter, Rio. Dane, Hen. Mathewe and Wm. Milner. Waltham Abbey : Miles Garrardc,
Kdm. Saunders, 10 April a° 34°; Edm. Freke, Wm. Lyllye, Thos. Hawkins, Thos.
Warren, Ric. Reede, Edw. Storye, John Saunder, John Norrys, Robt. Woodleeff, George
f. 17. Solis, Robt. Hull, John Holmestede. Robt. Parkar and Hugh Yonge. Bodmyn : Thos.
Wannysworth. St. Mary's in Winchester : Agnes Bagecrofte, Mary Martyn, Cicily
f. 18. Gaynesford. Dartforde : Mary Kitson, Marg. Okelye, Kuth. Clovile. Seint Augustyne
in Briutowe: Morgan Guylliams, abbot. Westmalling: Marg. Vernon. Aeon College,
London: Laur. Gopferlar, master. Haighmonde : Thos. Corvester, abbot; Wm. Rolf
'• 19. and John Wright. Noneton: Eliz. Mylward. Westacre: Win. Wingfelde. Hereforde
West: John Bathowe, prior. Clifforde : Nic. Hugh, prior. Twyneham: John Poope.
Axholme: Thos. Dobson, Thos. Broke. Norton: Thos. Bricket. Crowlande: John
Reynes. Bardemonsey : Robert bp. of St. Asaphe, abbot. Towerhill : Hen. Moore,
f. 20. abbot. Chesthunt: Margery Hill, abbess. Fordeham : Ric. Browne, Wm. Bayn ton.
Charterhouse nigh London : Thos. Salter, Wm. Wayte. Chestre Nunnery : Eliz.
Crosbonour, abbess, Marg. Tatton, Marg. Shakeladye, Joan Foxelwist, Frances
f. 21. Bradbourne, Margery Traflorde, Margery Taylour, Jane Chauntrell, Eleanor Dutton,
Alice Taylour, Joan Johns. Valla Riall : John Hawarde, abbot. Charterhouse
1 lynton : John Bagecrof t. Ambresbury : Marg. Baynbridge. Stratf orde Bowe : Sibbill
f. 22. Kirke. Tutbury: Arthur Meverell, 14 April a° 34°. Walsingham: Ric. Vowell, John
Clarke. Peterborough: Robt. Kyrton. Evesham : Thos. Bristowe. Graye Friers,
London : Thos. Chapman. Wetherall : Raphe Uarteley. Ostenhanger vicarage : Wm.
f. 23. Lamberde. Barnwell: Yon Badcocke. Assheridge: Joseph Stepney. Seint Martyn
le Graunde : Thos. Hycklinge, Wm. Cristmas, Geo. Ranar, Ant. Nycolson, Hen. Hill,
f. L'4. Hen. Garrarde, Tristram Sparkman, Thos. Robynson, Thos. Payne, Robt. Evans, John
Stones, Thos. Canne. Breknock : Robt. Holden, prior. Chatteres : Mary Graye.
Total pensions, 3,4602. 19*. lOd. Signed.
f. 25. ii. Annuities (many of these are marked in the margin as perpetual pensions)
granted out of monasteries :— Seint Maries in Yorke : Sir Thos. Wryothesley, 29 Dec.
a° 34 ; John Stonyng. 13 April a° 34, 2 Oct. a° 35 ; Walt. Henley, 4 April a°34, 22 NOT.
a«> 35; Sir Thos. Hennage, 20 Dec. a<> 35. Hexham : Edm Holgill. 8 Dec. a« 85.
Leighes : Dean and chapter of Powles (perpetual pension), 8 Dec. a° 85. Bisham :
Ant. Dnnricho, 21 Jan. a° 34 30 June a° 35 ; Walt. Henley, 4 April a° 84. 22 Nov.
a° 35 ; John Fulmar, 5 April a« 34, 5 Nov. a° 35 ; Sir Thoa. Pope, 20 March a° 34,
f. 26. 3 Oct. a° 35 ; Sir Robt. Southwell, 20 July a° 34 (tic). Christchirche in Norwich :
Sir Thos. Hennage, 9 Dec. a° 35. Taunton : John Tregonwell. 13 Jan. a° 34, 5 July
a« 35 ; Wm. Glascock, 4 May a° 35, 17 Nov. Hide : Wryothesley, 8 Oct. a8 84 ; John
35 HENRY VIII.
1544.
368. AUGMENTATIONS — cont.
Godsalve, 10 May a° 35. Durham : Wriothesley, 8 Oct. a° 34. Clerkenwell nunnery :
Wriothesley, 8 Oct a° 34. Halles : Wriothesley, 8 Oct. a° 34. St. Swithin's in
Winchester: Wriothesley, 8 Oct. a" 34 ; Thos. Goodman, 11 April a° 34, 30 Jan, a° 36.
Chestre abbey : Wriothesley, 8 Oct. a° 34 ; the lord Chancellor, 18 Jan. a" 34, 10 Dec.
a° 35 ; Otwell Worseley, 3 Feb. a° 34, 28 March, 16 Aug. a° 35, 16 Oct. ; John
Bircheley, 3 June a° 35, 22 Nov. ; Roger Standisshe, 12 April a° 34. 3 Dec. a° 35 ;
Robt. Radford, 3 Feb. a° 34, 16 Aug. a° 35; Thos. Banyon, 13 July a° 35 (for 3^ years).
Christchurche Twyneham : Sir Thos. Hennage, 20 Dec. a° 35 ; Jas. Joskyn, 2 April
a° 34 ; Wriothesley, 8 Oct. a° 84. Sempringham : lord Chancellor, 10 Dec. a° 35.
Seint Marie withoute Yorke : Wriothesley, 8 Oct. a° 34. Seint Maris Overeys : Sir
Thos. Poope, 14 Deo. a<> 34, 28 June a° 35 ; Walt. Henley, 4 April a" 34, 22 Nov. a° 35 ;
f. 28 Ric. Hochenson, 26 April a° 35, 16 Dec. ; Robt. Riche, 5 April a° 34, 6 Aug. a" 35 ;
Humph. Welles, 28 April a° 34, 18 Jan. a° 35 ; the dean and chapter of Pawles
(perpetual pension), 8 May a° 35, 8 Dec. Bilsington : Thos. Cheteham suffragan
of Sidon, 15 Jan. a° 34, 17 April, 10 July a° 35, 6 Oct. (perpetual pension). Leedes :
Thos. Cheteham, suffragan of Sidon (for Ant. Husye and Thos. Darrell), 15 Jan. a° 34,
17 April, 10 July a° 35, 6 Oct. ; John Gostwike and Ric. Wheler, 27 March a° 34,
10 Oct. a° 35. Peterborough : Thos. Butt, 27 March a° 34, 30 Sept. a° 35 ; Sir Edw.
Mountague, Chief Justice, 13 April a° 34, 16 Nov. a° 35 ; Sir Thos. Hennage 20 Dec.
f. 29 a° 35; the dean and chapter of Powles (perpet. pension), 8 May a° 35, 8 Dec.
Mochelney : John Manfelde, 23 Oct. a° 35. Langtony : Sir Ant. Kingeston, 7 Feb.
a° 34. Bardemonsey: Dean and chapter of Norwiche, 11 April a° 34, 5 Dec. a° 35;
Sir Thos. Pope, 20 March a° 34, 3 Oct. a° 35; Thos. Edgar. 20 July a° 35. Selbye :
Thos. Rawlyns, 8 June a° 34, 4 Oct. a° 35. Sheen : John Ball, 31 March a° 34, 4 Oct.
a° 35 ; John Fletewoode, 21 Feb., 16 Nov. ; Walt. Henley, 4 April, 22 Nov. ; Sir Thos.
Pope, 20 March, 3 Oct. ; Alex. Goodman, 31 March, 3 Oct. ; Thos. Ridley, 26 March,
13 Nov. ; Eliz. Elles, 30 March, 20 Oct. ; Ric. Hochenson, 26 April, 16 Dec. ; Robt.
Hochenson, 16 April, 10 Oct, ; Thos. Fletewoode, 7 May, 24 Nov. ; Robt. Riche,
5 April, 23 Nov. ; Ant. Dunryche, 18 April, 23 Nov. ; Eliz. Hochens, 28 April ;
Wm. Glascock, 4 May, 17 Nov. ; Ralph Hunte, 31 March, 31 Oct. ; Thos.
f. 31. Edgrarr (sic), 20 July ; Ric. Smythe, 28 April, 17 Nov. Hynton : Wm. Hoorde,
30 March a° 84, 28 Feb. a° 35 ; Wm. Davis, 8 June a° 35, 6 Feb. Burye :
Wm. Crane, 5 April a" 34, 27 Oct. a° 35; Ric. Tirrel, 11 April a° 34. 30 Jan.
a° 35. Keynesham : Robt. Smart, 24 April a° 85, 8 Oct. Charterhouse nigh
Coventrie: Robt. Riche, 5 April a° 34, 23 Nov. a° 35. Sion : Renolde Milsham,
I April a" 34, 27 Oct. a" 35 ; Walt. Henley, 4 April a° 34, 22 Nov. a° 35 ; Ric. Hochenson,
26 April, 16 Dec. ; Thos. White alias Percy, 22 April, 3 Dec. ; Thos. Betenham, 8 June,
f. 32. a° 34 (for 3£ years). Tynmowith : Hen. Penkhethe, 26 May a° 35, 24 Nov. Chester
nunnery : Thos. Ridley, 26 March a° 34, 13 Nov. a° 35. Tower Hill : Thos. Ridley,
26 March, 13 Nov. ; Walt. Henley, 4 April, 22 Nov. ; dean and chapter of Powles (two
annuities) 8 May, 8 Dec. Shelf orde : Miles Holme, 6 Dec. a° 35 (for 7 years).
Pipwell : the bp. of Norwiche, 17 June a° 35, 5 Sept. Seint Mary Spittell : Ric.
Hochenson, 26 April a° 35, 16 Dec ; Thos. Eden, 10 Oct. a° 35, 17 Aug. a° 35 ; Wm.
f . 33. Whorwoode, 16 April a° 34, 19 Nov. a° 35 ; Wm. Glascock, 4 May, 17 Nov. ; Thos.
Edgarre, 20 July a° 35 ; dean and chapter of Powles (four annuities), 8 May, 8 Dec.
Leyston : Wm. Sympson for Ric. Hochenson, 26 April, 16 Dec. Burton : John
Bradshawe, 24 April, 13 Dec. Seint Augustyne in Bristowe : Jas. Gunter, 1 Jan.
a° 34, 4 April, 27 June a° 35, 4 Nov. ; Geo. Owen, 11 Nov. a° 35. Westmyster : Hen.
f. 34. Clerke, 27 March a° 34, 15 Oct. ; Hen. Pawlye, preacher of the divinity lecture in
Cambridge, 6 April, 31 Oct. ; Wm. Moraunte, 21 April, 18 Oct. ; Wm. Glyn, 16 March,
25 Nov. ; dean and chapter of Powles (four annuities) 8 May, 8 Dec. ; Hugh Weston,
reader of the divinity lecture in Oxford, 27 June a° 35, 9 Oct. Barnewell : Sir Robt.
Cholmley, 18 June a° 35, 9 Nov. Dellacrace : Nic. Whitney, 18 April, 4 Nov. Christ-
church, London : dean and chapter of Pawles, 8 May, 8 Dec. Spalding : Thos. Knight,
II April, 20 Oct. ; John Rooke, 3 April, 20 Nov. ; David Edwardes, 7 May a° 35 (for 3J
f. 35. years). Glamorgan : John Lewes, 18 April, 17 Oct. Buckfast : Jas. Knottesforde,
24 April, 20 Jan. Mynores : Robt. Riche, 5 April, 23 Nov. ; dean and chapter of
85 HENRY VIII. 289
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Pawles, 8 May. 8 Dee. Seint AJbane : Robt. Riche, 5 April, 23 Nov. ; Fnu. East,
23 April, 19 Nov. ; Sir Thos. Poope for Dunriche, 18 April, 23 Nov.; Tho». Edgarr!
20 July ; Thoe. Croue, 38 Feb. 10 July, 28 Nov. ; Laur. Poynera, 11 April a* 84.
30 Jan. a° 35 ; Walt. Henley, 4 April, 22 Nov. The late botue of Elio : Wm. Rndstone,
1 1 April, 31 Oct. Winchoombe: Wm. Whorwoode, 16 April, 19 Nov. Perthor: Wm.
Whorwoode, 16 April, 19 Nov. Seint John Jerlm : Wm. Whorwoode, 16 April,
19 Nov. ; Ph. Babington, 9 May, 9 Dec. ; Wm. Armested, master of the Temple,
80 Jan. a° 34, 21 April, 10 July a° 35, 18 Nov. Launder Wm. Whorwoode (two
annuities), 16 April, 19 Nov.; John Rooke, 3 April, 20 Nov. Dunstable: Rie.
f. 37. White, 11 Ang. »° 35, 10 Oct. ; John Rooke, 3 April, 20 Nov. Welbeck : Ric. Bowyer,
28 March, 8 Dec. Seint Thomas Hospital : Sir Thos. Pope, for Dnnriche. 18 April,
23 Nov. Ramsey : Sir Edw. Mountague, 13 April, 16 Nov. ; Wm. Bnttes, 21 Dec. a° 35.
Thorney : Sir Edw. Mountague, 13 April, 16 Nov. Pipwell : Sir Edw. Mountagne,
13 April, 16 Nov. Seint Andre wes in Northampton: Sir Edw. Mountague, 13 April,
16 Nov. Mochelham : dean and chapter of Chichester, 13 April, 19 Dec. Wenlock :
f. 88. Thos. Standyshe, 29 May, S Dec. Marryk : Sir Ralph Bulmar, 18 May, 17 Nov.
Cockersande: Ant. Leighton, 14 June, 27 Nov. Chepstowe: John Marshall, 8 Jan.
a° 84, 31 March, 1 July a° 35,2 Oct. Stratfleer: John Rooke , 3 April, 20 Nov.
Crowlande : John Rooke, 3 April, 20 Nov.; Jas. Tyteryngton, 3 June a° 34 (tic),
20 Feb. a° 35 ; Sir Thos. Henage, 30 Oct. a° 35 ; Griffith Kichardes, 4 April, 14 Oct.
Mewex : George Drewe, 80 March, G Oct. Childerlangley : Griffith Rychardes, 4 April,
f . 39. 14 Oct. Sharpe (Shap ) : Thos. Legh, LL.D. 31 May, 19 Nov. Cleve : Raphe Tybbes, 9 April,
10 Deo. Aeon College in London : dean and chapter of Pawles (two perpetual
f. 40. pensions), 8 May and 8 Dec., and alto to the same dean and chapter on
the same dates, from Hoolywell (two), Seint Elen in London (four). "Charter-
house London" (two), "Seint Bartholomew London," Kilbourne, Stratforde
f« 41. nunnery (two), Waltham, Brewsiarde, Notlcy, Cobham College, Chartesey, Newarke,
Elsing Spittell, Garradon and Alnewick. Seint Bartholomew London (f. 40) : Urmeston,
treasurer of Grayes Inn, for a priest serving there, 4 April, 3 Nov. Noneaton and also
Merivall : Rio. Everard, 11 April, 30 Jan. a° 35. Ulvecrofte : John Fletewoode,
21 Feb., 16 Nov. ; Sir Thos. Pope, 20 March, 3 Oct. Byndon : Sir Thomas Pope,
f. 42. 20 July a° 35. Brewern, Edw. Fetiplace, 20 July a° 35. Plympton : Walter Henley,
4 April, 22 Nov. Circestre : Thos. Edgar, 20 July a° 35. Battel : Walt. Henley.
4 April, 22 Nov., alto from Darteforde and Neuthe. Mountacute : Thos. Parcye,
12 April, 3 Dec., alto from Christchurch in Canterbury. Shrewisbury : Ant. Wig-
clyff, 12 April, 3 Dec.; Thos. Leigh, 8 March a 35 (for four years). Shaftisbury:
Wm. Whorwoode, 19 Nov. a° 35. Belegh: dean and chapter of Pawles, 8 Dec. a° 35.
Monmowth : John Baker, 30 Nov. a° 35. Seint John in Exetonr : Thos. Goodwyn
and Ph. Fryare, 15 April a° 34. Whitelandes : David Nasshe, 31 March, 19
Nov. Gisburgh : Mann. Cholmley, 30 Sept. a° 35. Corneworthe : Chr. Hoole for
f . 43. Wm. Warsapp, 30 Jan., 21 Nov. Athelley: Wm. Inglond, elk., 4 June a° 35 (for 4|
years), 1 July, 17 Nov. Sir John Dudley landes : Walt. Henley, 4 April, 22 Nov.
Malton : Wm. Peter, 3 May, 9 Nov. Eenelworthe : Thos. Broke, i for 4} yean),
5 March a° 34. Lylleshull : the bp. of Norwich, 17 June a° 35 (for 4$ years), 5 Deo.,
alto similarly arrears Ac. from Wingfelde College (for 1J years;, Wabourne (for 6 yean)
and Heringfleet (for 6 years).
Total annuities, 9992. 18*. 4}d. Signed.
f. 44. iii. Annuities granted by the King (many of them noted in margin as fees, and
some as pensions) :— Sir Thos. Wriothesley, one of the two Principal Secretaries,
8 Oct. a° 34. Sir Ralph Sadler, one of the two Principal Secretaries, 23 Dec. a° 34.
Mr. Paget, one of the Principal Secretaries, 14 Oct. a° 35. Robt. Rolff, 21 Dec. a° 34,
28 Sept. a° 35. Sir Humph. Ratclyf, 20 March a° 34. Ric. Pigot, of the Chapel.
f . 45 10 Jan.. 29 March, 28 June, 4 Oct. Kliz. Golden, widow, 12 Jan.. 4 July. John Eyr,
21 Feb., 13 June, 8 July. 12 Dec. The High Admiral, 14 Jan. a° 34. George
Aylesbury, 25 Jan., 8 April, 26 June, 24 Oct. Thos. Darbye, 30 March. 23 Oct. Edw.
Fetiplace, 6 May, 12 Feb. Robt. Pyrrye, 28 March. 1 Oct. Ric. Booer, 1 Feb., 5 Oct.
f, 46. Thos. Birde, 31 March, 4 Oct. Hen. Stevenson, 8 April, 1 Oct. Hugh Latimer, late
bp. of Worcetoure, 2 April, 13 Oct. Peter Garrarde, 28 March, 26 Oct. Hen. Howarde,
240 35 HENRY VIII.
1544.
368. AUGMENTATIONS — cent.
12 March, 30 Sept. Sir Bic. Page, 31 March, 20 Oct. Walter Cromer, doctor of
physic, 26 March, 6 Aug. Hen. Dingley, 4 May, 18 Oct. Wm. Fermer, 18 April,
27 Nov. Nic. Shaxton, late bp. of Salisburye, 12 April, 10 Oct. Sir Thos. Clyfforde,
8 May. Thos. Nevile, 7 April, 21 Nov. Eliz. Hollonde, 81 March, 23 Nov. Sir Thos.
Paulmer, 28 March, 15 Oct. Geo. Hooper, one of the keepers of the park of Hide,
13 April, 28 Nov. Edw. Free, one of the keepers of Hide park, 13 April, 23 Oct.
Andrew Wedon, 13 April, 23 Oct. Lord Cobham, 8 April, 3 Nov. Wm. Whorwoode,
high steward of the late mon. of Valle Biall, 16 April, 19 Nov. Sir Edw. Mountague,
Chief Justice, 13 April, 16 Nov. Thos. Fitzhugh, clerk of the assizes and gaol delivery,
2 June, 11 Jan. Hie. Higham, under-steward of Waltham, 21 Nov. a° 35. Edw.
Eglianbye, captain of the New Cetidell at Carlyle, 20 April, 22 Nov. Thos. Bromley,
serjeant-at-law, for keeping the assises, 27 April, 28 Nov. Sir Thos. Wentworth,
captain of Sandall castle, 31 March. Bic. Browne, 3 June, 19 Nov. Geo. Forman,
9 Feb., 13 April, 27 June, 12 Oct. Mary countess of Northumberland, 27 March,
16 Nov. Lord William Howard, 31 March, 1 Oct. Viscount Lisley lord Admiral,
29 March, 27 June. Bic. Lee, 31 March, 18 Nov. Sir Edw. Bingly, 31 March a° 34,
14 Feb. a° 35. John Free, keeper of Marybone park, 13 April, 23 Oct. Frediswide
Knight, 31 March a° 84, 14 Feb. a° 85. John Pecke, under-captain of Sandall,
24 April, 14 Oct. Alice Buttes, late ancres of Excettour, 7 April. Edw. Gregorye, of
the Stable, 9 May, 15 Nov. Susan Clarenciux, 25 May.
Total, 1,516Z. 9s. 2d. Signed.
f 49. iv. Payments in fees of officers of the Augmentations : — Sir Bic. Biche, chancellor.
26 Dec., 18 April, 4 June, 8 Sept. Sir Edw. Northe, treasurer, 14 Jan. , 26 March, 14 July,
17 Oct. Walt. Henley, attorney, 23 Jan., 4 April, 24 June, 22 Nov. Nic. Bacon, solicitor,
12 March, 12 July, 2 Oct. Wm. Cowper, surveyor of woods, 27 Dec., 11 April, 26 June,
30 Sept. Thomas duke of Norfolk, high steward on this side Trent, 31 Oct. ; and
Sir Nic. Hare, his deputy, 16 May, 1 Dec. The Lord Chancellor, high steward beyond
f. 50. Trent, 10 Dec. a° 35 ; and John Lucas, his deputy, 15 June a° 35. Walt. Ferr, keeper
of evidences, 12 Jan., 2 April, 27 June, 14 Oct. John Warde, messenger, 26 Dec.,
31 March, 2 Oct. Thos. Tirrell, messenger, 31 March, 25 Nov. Jas. Jonson, usher,
31 March, 20 Oct. Wm. Whorwood, Attorney General, 16 April, 19 Nov. Sir Edw.
Northe, treasurer, for his clerks, 14 July a° 34, 16 March a° 34, 14 July a° 35, 17 Oct.
Bobt. Silvester, mason, 4 Oct. a° 85. John Perker, carpenter, 18 Oct. Wm. Barnes
and Bobt. Burgoyn, 4 Dec. a° 35.
Total, 1.109Z. 0*. lOd. Signed.
f. 51. v. Payments of warrants by the King: -29 March a° 34, Sir Bichard Gressham,
for velvets, damasks and satins, warrant dated 27 March, SOOJ. 26 April a° 35, Wm.
Oxenbridge, paymaster of works at the castle of Cambe in Sussex, W. 17 April, 2,OOOZ.
27 April, John Wynter, towards one month's wages and victuals of 530 men, from 10
May next, serving in the Irish Seas, W. 26 April, 230Z. 1 May. Wm. Hunnynges, one of
the clerks of the Privy Council, to be issued to persons to be appointed by the Privy
Council, for provisions for the wars, &c., W. 29 April, 100Z.* 28 April, Nio. Wotton.
dean of Canterbury, ambassador in Flanders, diets at 26s. 8d. for 3 months from
30 April to 31 July, W. 27 April, 1221. 13s. 4d. 30 April, Thos. Woodehouse, for 1,000 qr.
of wheat and 4,000 qr. of malt in cos Norf. and Suff., W. 29 April, 2,OOOZ.* 30 April,
John Bepps and Thos. Waters, for 1,000 qr. wheat and 4.000 qr. malt in cos. Camb.
Hunt., Line, and Beds., W. 29 April, 2.000Z.* 1 May, Sir Edm. Walsingham, for
" divers and sundry sorts of ordnance, artillery, munitions and habiliments for war pro-
vided and bought into the office of the ordnance," W. 16 Feb., 3,239/. 12s. Sd. 1 May,
Sir Thos. Semour, ambassador in Flanders, diets at 40s. from 30 April, W. 27 April,
- 168Z. 2 May, John Willy, the King's cooper, W. 2 May, 54Z. 19s.* 9 May, John Mille,
of Southampton (W. to John Mille, John Kingesmyll and John White;, for 2,000
qr. wheat in cos. Hants., Soms. and Dors, and barrelling and grinding the
f. 52. same, W. 4 May, 2,000 marks.* 28 May, John Either, cofferer of the Prince's
* These are all part payments of W. 25 April, for 10,0002.
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household, for that household, parcel of 1. 0001. paid him the tame day, 5001.
7 May, Sir Edm. Peckam. cofferer of the Household, to be delivered to Sir
Martin Bowes. W. 28 April. 2.0001. 11 May. Thos. Jeoffreye. one of the clerks of the
Privy Seal, to be delivered at Callis to Sir Edw. Wotton, treasurer there W. 5 May.
6,0001. 10 May, Thos. Turnebnll, for hoops to be conveyed to Carlisle. W. 10 May. 191.
4*. SW.* 28 May, John Hither, full payment of 1,000*. for the Prince's household. SOU/.
31 May, Cornelius Hayes and others, W 26 March, 1071. 16*. 4J</. 17 June. Wm. Burnell.
to be delivered atOuisnes to Thos. Palmer. W. 16 June. 5,0001. marginal note that it was
delivered to Palmer at Calys on 23 June i. 26 .May, Thos. Agaric, for the lord Obryen
1001. and for Sir Donnoughe Obryen 561. 13*. 4d.. W. 26 May. 28 May, John Mille,
part of 1.0001. to be employed about the King's fortresses of Hurst and other places, W.
5 May, 4001. 5 July, Robt. Lorde. paymaster of the King's works, upon a further prest
for works at Hampton Court, Nonesnche, Otelands and Mortlake, W. 24 June, 3,3581. 2*.
2 July, Sir Thos. Chenye, treasurer of the Household, money disbursed about the
*• 58« King's affairs. W. 1 July, 3411. 6«. 8rl. 27 June, Tho«. Mawbye, for butter, bacon and
cheese, W. 23 June, 1.0001.* 30 June, Ant. Auccher. for the water works at Dover, W.
26 June, 7521. 2t. 7 July, John Milles, of Southampton, part of 1,0001. for fortresses of
Hurst, Ac., W. 6 May, 4501. 9 July, George Wright, for the reduction of an annual rent
of 201. a year, W. 8 July. 2401. 9 July, Wm. Oxenbridge, part of 2.0001. for buildings at
Camber castle, W. 23 June. 1,0001. 12 July, Sir Robert Bowes, treasurer of the wars,
W. 8 June. 16.0001. 14 July, John Mille, full payment of 1,0001. for the Hurst, \V. 5
May, 1501. 19 July, John Mylle, part of 1,0001. to be employed upon the King's fortress
at the Hurst, W. 7 July, 5001. .Vo date, Thos. Leigh, LL.D., to be conveyed to John
Uvedale, "treasurer for anenst Skotland,1' W. 26 July, 2 OOO/. (i Aug., Ph. Lentall and
Thos. Legate, towards paling of Pergore park in Essex. W. 8 July, 501. 6 Aug., Sir John
Williams and John Alile, part payment of 7001 12*. 8j<f. for certain plate bought of
sundry goldsmiths and given to the ambassadors of Skotlande, also for plate for
christening cupi for the King's store and other plate given to the French King's
ambassador at his departing, W. 30 July, 3001. 15 Aug.. the same, part payment as
above, 1001. 10 Aug., Nic. Wotton. ambassador in Flanders, by Ant. Husye, an
increase of 13*. 4<1. a day of his diets from 24 June to 31 July aud diets at 40«. for
f 11. three months from 31 July to 22 Oct., W. 16 July. 1921. 13*. 4d. 19 Aug.. Sir Humph.
Foster, repayment of a loan made to the King " by force of a privy seal," W. 2 June.
100 mks. 26 Aug., Wm. Oxenbridge, paymaster of the castle beside Camber, full
payment of 2,0001. for works there, W. 23 June, 1,0001. 26 Aug., Ant. Auccher,
paymaster of the water works at Dover, part payment of 7631. 18*. 4<l. for works there,
viz. for the months 22 July to 20 Aug. and 21 Aug. to 19 Sept.. 3511. 19*. 4<1. ; also
on 7 Sept., 401. 9 Aug.. John Milles. of Southampton, by Sir John (Jresham, part of
5001. parcel of 1,0001. due for the finishing of the works at Hurst and repairing the
tower at Portesmouth. W. 7 July. 3501. 4 Aug.. Sir Martin Bowes, master of the Mint,
to be converted into harp groats for payment of the garrison in Icrlonde. W. 4 Aug.,
4.0001. 8 Sept., Thos. Wyngfelde and Thos. Rolf, part payment of 1.P001. for
victualling the ships. W. 28 Aug., 5001. ; also, 10 Sept., 4001. 10 Sept., John Kollisley.
for 300 tons of beer and other necessaries,* 3331. 6*. 8<1. 14 Sept , Ant. Auccher,
paymaster of the King's water works, residue of 3511. 19*. 4</.. due 19 Sept. next.
W. 22 Aug., 3411. 19*. 41. 18 Sept., Sir Edm. Pekham, cofferer of the Household, part
f 55 payment of 6,0001. payable at Mich, next for the Household. 1,0001. 29 Sept., Thos.
Bartlett, the King's printer, for certain parcels of books. W. 34 Sept., 1171. 30 Sept., John
Hollisley, in prest for beer, hoops and freight of ships to Berwick. W. 23 Sept , 1121 •
30 Sept., Sir Chr. Morris, for conveying ordnance and munitions from the Tower to
Berwick, W. 23 Sept., 2371. 4*. frl.* 8 Oct , Sir Fras. Bryan, ambassador to the
Emperor, diets at 40*. for three months from 6 Oct. to 28 Dec.. W. 6 Oct.. 1681
14 Oct., Edw. Stonebanke. for the King's " marine causes." W. 11 Oct., 1,4001.
13 Oct.. Thos. Rolf and Thos. Wingfelde. full payment of 1.9001. for victualling
the King's ships, 6761. 13*. 4<1. 1 Aug., Wm. Burnell. to be conveyed to Galleys
and there delivered 3,0001. to Sir Edw. Wotton, treasurer of Caleis. and 2.0001. to
Thos. Palmer, treasurer of Guysnes, 5,0001. (indentures of receipt by Wotton and Palmer
* These are all part payments of W. 25 April, for 10,0001.
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368. AUGMENTATIONS — cont.
dated 4 Aug.),W. 27 July. 1 Oct., John Either, the Prince's cofferer, part payment of 1,0002.
to be due at All Saints for the Prince's household, 3002. 1 Oct., Thos. Rolf and Thos. Wing-
felde, full (sic altered from " part ") payment of 1,9002. for victualling the King's ships,
W. 28 Aug., 3232. 6s. 8d. 8 Oct., Sir John Williams, for reparations to be done at
Grafton, 2002. 14 Oct., Sir John Williams and John Alile, part payment of 7602. 12s.
8fd. for plate bought of sundry goldsmiths, W. 30 July, 1602. ; also, 15 Oct., 2002. 12s.
8f<2. in full payment. 15 Oct., Sir Edw. Pekham, cofferer of the Household, part
f. 56. of 6,0002. for the Household, due at Mich, last, 1,0007. 30 Sept., Sir Chr. Morris,
full payment of 2512. 13s 10^. due for wages, victual and other charges, W.
23 Sept., 142. 9s. 4d. 21 Oct., Ant. Auccher, paymaster of water works at Dover,
for the months from 16 Sept. to 13 Oct. and 13 Oct. to 10 Nov., W. 19 Oct.,
5112. 2s. 8d. 28 Oct., Ric. Cawarden, dean of Chichester, and Ric. Ley, by John
Jennynges, for the King's fortresses at Harwiche, W. 21 Oct., 6002. 6 Nov., John
Either, full payment of 1,0002. due at All Saints, 7002. 10 Nov., Sir Edm. Peckham,
part of 6,0002. due at Mich., 1,0002. 12 Nov., Ant. Dunryche, for 8,4181b. weight of bell
metal delivered to Sir Chr. Morris to be made into ordnance for the King, W. 3 July,
972. 10s. 1 Nov., SirEdm. Pekham, part of 6,0002. due at Mich., 3002. 28 Aug., Nich
Wotton, ambassador in Flanders, posting money, 332. 4s. 4£d. 1 Nov., Nic. Wotton,
diets for three months from 23 Oct. to 15 Jan., 1682. 27 Nov., Ric. Lee, to be conveyed
to Ric. Cawarden, dean of Chichester, for the fortifications of Harwiche, W. 25 Nov.,
3002. 2 Dec., Sir Edm. Peckham, part of 6,0002. due at Mich., 1..3602. 8 Dec., Thos.
Wingfelde and Thos. Rolf , for victualling the King's navy in the Narrow Seas, W. 14 Nov.,
2,2982. ll^d. 6 Dec., Wm. Gonson, paymaster of the King'sships, for " maryne causes,"
f. 57. W. 24 Nov., 2.3512. 5s. 2<7. 12 Dec. William lord Windesour, surplusage of the account of
the Great Wardrobe determined at Mich., 34 Hen. VIII., W. 9 June 35 Hen. VIII.,
5,5732. 13s. 2(1. (paid 12, 13 and 14 Dec.). 15 Dec., Ant. Auccher, paymaster of water
works at Dover, part payment of 1,1172. 4s. 4(2. for provisions to be made against March
next, W. 12 Dec., 4002. 28 Nov., Sir John Williams, for repairs at Grafton, 2002. 26
Dec., Thos. Geofferye, to be " transported northwards" to the Duke of Suffolk,
W. 23 Dec., 3,0002. 27 Dec., Ant. Auccher, part of the W. of 12 Dec., 2002. 27 Dec.,
Ric. Cawarden. dean of Chichester, for the water works at Harwiche, W. 21 Dec., 4002.
3 Jan., Sir Fras. Bryan, posting money for the time he was in his embassade to the
Emperor, W. 6 Oct., 772. 5s. 15 Sept. (sic). Ant. Auccher, paymaster of water works
at Dover, for two months from 11 Nov. last to 8 Dec. and from 9 Dec. to 5 Jan. next,
W. 12 Dec., 4112. 14s. Sd. 19 Dec., Wm. Burnell, to be conveyed to Caleis and there
delivered to Sir Edw. Wotton, treasurer of Caleis, and Thos. Palmer, treasurer of
Guysnes, W. 18 Dec., 5,1582. for Wotton and 4,2342. for Palmer. 10 Deo., to the King by
my master's hands (in margin Sir Edw. Northe) in full payment of 3,6002. for the pur-
chase of the manor of Southelrnain and other lands, 1,2502., also for the woods thereon,
3002. 10s. M. 8 Jan., Nic. Wotton, ambassador in Flanders, money laid out about the
King's affairs, 212. 2s. 6d. 25 Jan., John Mille, full payment of 1,0002. for the fortress of
f. 58. the Hurst. W. 7 July, 1502. 29 Jan., lord Wryothesley, treasurer of the wars, W. 18 Jan.,
4,0002. 4 Feb., Sir Edm. Peckham, part payment of 4,0002. due at Candlemas, 1,0002. 14
Jan., Sir Edm. Peckham, full payment of 6,0002. due at Michaelmas last, 1,3402. 31 Jan.,
Ant. Auccher, paymaster of water works at Dover, part payment of W. of 12 Dec., 202. 6
Feb., JohnRither, cofferer of the Prince's household, due at Candlemas, 1,0002. 12 Feb.
Ant. Auccher, paymaster of water works at Dover, for the month from 1 Jan. to 1 Feb.,
2372. lls. 4<2., and for the month 1 Feb. to 1 March 2372. 11s. 4rf., W. 3 Feb.; also in full
payment of W. of 12 Dec., 4972. 4s. 4d. 13 Feb., Morgan Wolfe, the King's goldsmith,
" for certain spangles for the coats of his footmen arid the yeomen of his Grace's Guard,"
W. 12 July, 3082. 7s. 6d. 20 Feb., John Legh, for the rent of certain lands which the
King has in exchange, 2882. Id. 23 Feb., Sir John Williams, for repairs at Grafton, 2002.
23 Feb., Sir Edm. Peckham. cofferer, full payment of 4,0002. due at Candlemas, 3,0002.
14 Feb., Sir Edm. Walsingham, for furniture of the Tower, W. 4 Nov., 8,8792. 15s. 4d.
10 March, Ph. Lentall, "for th'empaling of the King's Highness' park at Piargoo,"
W. 8 July, 502. 17 March, Wm. Wollascott, for the overplus of his lands which the
King has in exchange by indenture of 14 Feb., 122. 9s. 4d. 17 March, Wm. Gonson,
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paymaster of the King's marine causes, W. 7 March, 1.90«J. 18». 4d. 17 March, Robert
Lorde, paymaster of the King's works. \V. •_>•_' Feb., 3,0371. 18*. 8rf. Dr. Wotton.
ambassador with the Kmperor, diets from 10 Jan. to 11 March, 110J.; and for six
moilth" '" "<lvttnce from 12 March to2o Aug. next at 40-., W. 1 1 March. 330J. 22 Feb.,
Ric. Lee. in prest for sundry affairs, W. 22 Feb., 300J. 2 Aug., Michael Davy, to be
disbursed as follows, viz., for conduct, coate and 8 days' prest of 2.371 footmen, 140
horsemen, 1 herald, 1 pursuivant, 4 trumpets, 52 gunners and 2o bowyers. Hatchers and
other artificers sent over the seas "to thandes of th'empcror anenst the frencbe kinge,"
1.689/. 14</., and to be delivered at Calleis to Sir Edw. Wotton, 3(XM .. W. 29 July ; also
2 Aug., to be delivered to Mons. de Chantonye. the Emperor's ambassador, 112/. 10*.,
and to the secretary of the King of Romans. 37J. 10*. ; also, 2 Aug., to be "disbursed,
as well to the earl of Olencar, Sir George Dugles, and others of Scotland as to (he earl
of Thomond and the earl of Clanrykard and others of Ireland, as well in reward given
onto them as for certain chains und robes for their creations," ic., W. 8 July, l,2sy/.
2*. 1(W. 2 March, Ric. Lee, in prest for payment of prest money of 1.000 workmen and
labourers to serve in the North parts, W. 2> Ke!>., 2><M. 19 March, lord Wryothesley,
for provision for the wars. W. 16 March, 10.000/.
Total payments by the King's warrants. 143.037J. 4*. 4J»f. Sitjntd.
'• 60. vi. Payments of warrants by the Council of the Augmentations :— 10 April a" 34",
John Hanbye. expenses of Mr. Chancellor and others sitting in commission at
Howneslow, 1« and 17 April. 41. 15*. 9«/. -J4 April a° 3f>fl, Oeo. Wright, one of Mr.
Chancellor's clerks, for charges of Mr. Chancellor and other him associating" from
1 to 9 April, viewing divers of the King's parks, lordships and manors in Essex. 11H.
'M April a° 34, Robt. Russell, paymaster of works at Otford. Knol! and Panterste, for
the works. 80J. 27 April a° 3f>. John Warde and Thos. Tirrell, messengers, riding
expenses at Id. a mile, 71. On. Sd. 2 April a" 34, Jus. Jonson, usher, expenses of the
Court in Hillary and Easter terms, 21*. 3 May a° 35, Wm. Whorwoode. Attorney
General, for his expenses in attending since Pentecost last and devising books for
the King 10/ . also for his clerks 41. 1 1 May, Geo. Maxie. for workmen finishing
certain standings in the new park of Fayremeade. 20/. 7 May, Win. Harvye in prest
for repair of the King's house at liakney, \V. 4 May, 401 30 May. John Warde, for
his livery coat at Easter, 33*. 4d. 4 May. Ric. Browne, steward of the Starr Chamber
at Westm.nster, for the Council's dinner the same day, 41. 12*. 5*/. 14 June, Geo.
Maxe, for workmen in Fayre Meade park, 201. G June, Edw. EKlerton, for repair
of Hakney bridge and highways, 4/. 5*. Id. 19 June, Thomas lord Borrowe, for
purchase of Deanehill manor, 801. 30 June, Walter Henley, attorney of Augmenta-
tions, riding about the survey of lands and making certain deeds, 11. 6<. &/.
1 July. Robt. Russell, for buildings at Otford and Kuoll, GO/. 29 June, John Warde, for
17 loads of hay for the deer in Wanstede park, GJ. 16*., and for riding 318 miles, 26*.
f. 61. G</. 30 June, John Beer, for purchase of lands in Sevenok, Kent, 93/. 11*. 14. July.
Thos. Tirrell, messenger, for livery coat due at Easter last, 33*. 4d., and for riding 30*.
&/. 20 July, George Moneux, late alderman of London, by Ric. Vaughan, for certain
lands. 241. 3*. 5</. 1 Aug., Robt. Russell, for works at Otford, Enolle and Panthnrste,
401. 4 Sept.. Wm. Harveye, servant to Sir Ric. Southwell, to repair the King's house
at Hakney, W. 30 Aug., 401. 1 Aug., Geo. Maxey, prest towards "the redusing of
sundry of the King's bowses, ' W. 5 Aug., 4(>f. 4 Sept., Robt. Russell, works at Otford,
Knolle and Panthurste, W. 25 Aug., 401. 31 (tic) Sept., Thos. Tirrell, pursuivant, for
riding at Id. a mile, 39*. M. 12 Sept., Win. Cowper, surveyor of woods, costs
of sun-eying certain woods. 20J. 15 Oct., John Gates, for making a new watermill
at Istelwurthe. W. 23 Sept.. 120/. 12 July, Phillip Lentall, for repair of the
King's house at Purgoo, 111. 5*. G</. 9 Nov., Wm. Harvye, for repairs to be
done at Hakney, with 201. delivered to Hen. Goldiug, servant to Sir Ric.
Southwell, 1001. 16 Oct., Robt. Russell, for buildings at Otforde, 100J. 22 Nov.,
Walter Henley, attorney of the Court, riding to York to take the confirmation
of the Dean and Chapter for certain lands exchanged with the Abp., IS/. 6*. Sd.
26 Nov., John (tic) Russell, for repair of the King's house at tteint Albonea, W.
24 Nov., 501. 8 Dec., Thoe. Tirrell, messenger, for riding, 51. 2«. Id. 23 Nov., John
Uusaell, master carpenter of the King's works, " for charges done at the King's houte of
244 85 HENEY VIII.
1544.
368. AUGMENTATIONS — cont.
f. 62. Seint Albonea for the judges and other officers," 56Z. 10s. 4d. 9 Dec.. Geo. Maxeye, for
certain perokes to be made in Fayremeade Park, 201. 13 Dec., John Warde.
messenger, 111. 3s. 2rf. 21 Dec., Robt. Russell, surplusage of his account for Otforde
and Knolle, determined 16 Dec., Qll. 8s. l\d. ; also towards repairs at Otforde and
Kuolle, W. 19 Dec., 401. 19 Jan., Rowland Rampston, for his interest in a farm called
Gowers aud Buckrells in Chengeford parish, Essex, enclosed for the more part in Fayre-
meade park 201. 31 Jan., Geo. Maxe, to be employed in Fayremeade park,
W. 28 Jan., 26J. 18 Feb., Thos. Tirrell, pursuivant, W. 14 Feb., 20*. 13 Feb., Nic.
Bacon, solicitor of Augmentations, for attending the chancellor and examining
receivers' account at Michaelmas, a° 34°, W. 12 Feb., 13Z, 6s. Sd. 10 Feb.. John Packe,
carpenter, for repair of the King's house at Southwark, 41. 9s. 4d. 15 Feb., Sir Ric.
Riche, chancellor of Augmentations for diets and pains in hearing the accounts ended
at Michaelmas 34 Hen. Vfl I., 401. ; likewise Sir Edw. Northe, treasurer, 131. 6s. 8d. ;
likewise, on 12 Feb., Sir Thos. Poope, master of woods, and, on 10 Feb., Walter Henley,
attorney, 13Z. 6s. 8d. each. 15 Feb., Sir Ric. Riche. chancellor, riding to survey the works
at Otford and Kuolle, 61. 15 Feb., John Russell, for repairs at the King's house at Seint
Albones. 100Z. 18 Feb., Walter Henley, attorney of Augmentations, diets, riding to
Winchester to take surrender of the Dean and Chapter of certain lands exchanged with
the King, 41. 5 March, John Banaster, W. 4 March, for his whole year's annuity
granted in recompense of certain lands, 121. 16s. 9rf. 7 March, Robt. Russell, for repairs
at Otforde, Knolle and Panthurste, 401. 13 March, Wm. Harvye, for repairs at the
King's house at Hackney, W. 12 March. lOOi. 14 March, Robt. Hennage, executor of
Lady Pykering, dec., in recompense of 501. due to her by the late abbot of
Seint Maryes nigh Yorke, 401. 13 March, Wm. Cowper, surveyor of woods, for survey
of Graf ton woods, 301. 4 Dec.. Wm Barnes and Robt. Burgoyne for their diets, lying
at London to take account of the treasurer of Augmentations, as in former years, 301.,
f. 03. and for their clerks 101. 16 March, Sir Edw. Northe. treasurer, "for green cloth bags,
books, wax, parchment, paper, and ink by him occupied and spent within the time of
his account," 121.; and to his clerks, in reward, 13Z. Gs. 8d., and to Mr. Chancellor's
clerks for " casting and trying of the charge and discharge of the Treasurer's account,"
40s.
Total 1.816Z, 3s. Ud. Signed.
f. 64. vii. Payments by decrees of the Court of Augumentations : — 11 April 34 Hen. VIII.,
Robt. and Wm. Duncombe, for a debt out of Westm., decree 23 May a°33°, instalment
due at Lady Day a° 34°, 161. 8 June a° 35°, Wm. Burston, in recompense for
lands at Mylton beside Gravesende, decree 4 June, 661. 13s. 4d. 6 June. Anne
Baylye, widow, decree, 6 Feb. a° 31°, debt out of Feversham, 2f>Z. 12 June,
Sir John Williams and Sir Edw. Northe, for lands in Bygrove near Baldock,
Herts., decree 9 June, 721. 1 June, John Dryver, by Sir Edw. Baynton, decree
2 July a" 31°, debt out of Wilton, 601. ; also to Baynton for a debt out of Boden-
ham (sic;* decreed 2 July a° 31°, 100J. 9 June, Anne Gardenar, widow, decree 20
Maya0 35, for her title in "a mease with th'appurtenances lying in a streate called
Corsers Rewe," 31. 6». 8d. 30 June, Sir Ric. Gressham, arrears of an annual rent, decree
Mich., a°33°, 101. 29 Jan., Anne Bayle, widow, by Edw. Bartilmewe, for a debt out of
Feversham, decree 20 Feb. a° 31°, 251. 7 March, Ric. Bagecroft, decreed 10 Feb., for
his interest in Tymworth manor, 2QI 13s. 4d. Total 4041. 13s. 4d. Signed.
Grand total of payments in the year 35 Hen. VIIL, 152,35(M. 9s. frl.
Signed.
A bound volume of 64 numbered folios.
21 April. 369. MASKS and REVELS.
Loseley MS. Charges for masks and revels at Hampton Court 85 Hen. VIII.,
including the carrying of stuff from Westminster Palace to Rounsevall and
* Wilton, no doubt, is meant, of which Cecilia Bodenham was abbess.
85 lll.MiY VIII. 245
ir. II.
from Warwick Inn to Poules Wharf and thence to Hampton Court, " white
cotton for rolls to the Turks' heads," payment to Nic. Lezard, painter, Ac.
/•'/•••HI
370. PATENTS.
ft. 0. Notes of grants of lands and licences of alienation contained in
Patent Rolls 34 Hen. VIII. part 5 and 85 Hen. parts 1, 2 and 8.
A bound volume oj 878 written j'oyes, in a modern haml, and tome blank
leaves.
[21 April.] 371. IRELAND.
Wardships and Waste Lands. See UNDATED GRANTS in APRIL
85 Hen VIII., No. 7.
86 HENRY VIII.
22 April. 372. TUB PRIVY COUNCIL to HERTFORD.
S«e No. 886(2).
22 April. 373. EDWARD TYNDALE to ANTHONY BOURCIHER.
11 °. Commendations to him and his bedfellow, and thanks for their
good cheer. Received a letter from him a little before Easter, but has
not since had a sure messenger by whom to write. Has kept the house
about six weeks upon the cutting of his leg, but is somewhat better. I
mind not to depart with your company, neither shall the office depart from
me without your counsel. Your brother shall not serve you more earnestly
than I. " Power may lack. Good will, I trust, never thought nature a
debtor to earnest amity. True friendship, where it is graffed with honest
qualities, never yet considered any pleasure worldly like his true friend. I
write grossly and a rude style, but mean as 1 write." Has received other
letters for the same thing. Trusts to make merry with him at his coming
to his native country. His (Bouchier's) father and mother are well.
Scribbled 22 April ao H. VIII. 86* .
Hoi, p. I. AM.: To, &c., Anthony Bouchear, gent., auditor to the
King's Majesty.
22 April. 374. CHAPUYS to the COUNCIL.
K- O. Begg tnem to grant the enclosed petition of Ant. Ma9uellp, Spanish
merchant, without insisting on the conclusion of the books, which, as the
matter is clear, may very well be altered, as they were last year, in his
behalf. Begs them also to provide that Loys Frarin, subject of the
Emperor, not keeping house here, may not be unduly molested for payment
of the impost. London, 22 April, 1544. Siywd.
French, j>. 1. A<ld. I'inliL
246
36 HENRY VIII.
1544.
22 April.
Add. MS.
28,593, f. 811.
B. M.
[Spanish
Calendar,
vn. 65).]
375. CHAPUYS to PRINCE PHILIP OF SPAIN.
Has received his letter of 4 Jan. (Henerd)* and protests gratitude
for sympathy and hope that the Prince is himself better. This King
rejoiced to hear the news of his marriage and desired to be earnestly
recommended to him, as also did the Queen and Princess. The estates of
the Empire, in the Diet of Spires, have unanimously promised to aid the
Emperor against France and the Turk. The Bohemians and all the
patrimonial vassals of the King of the Romans, and also the Hungarians
who take his part, agreed to serve him more than ever, and he hopes to
recover what the Turk took last year. Flanders and the Emperor's
neighbouring countries have consented to give, for half a year, 200,000
ducats monthly for the war against the French ; who seem to be very
fearful and not so contentious of late as formerly when they asked absolution
for having treated with this King, whom they called schismatic. By what
the King declared to Chapuys more than three days ago, they have sought
many ways to begin a practice of peace, but hitherto no overture has been
made. Has used many persuasions to the King not to listen, nor to receive
the ambassadors whom the French wish to send him. The chief thing
concluded by the Parliament here was to give the King the money which
divers of his subjects lent him last year. They also granted a contribution
of the tenth of all their goods, which will amount to a very great sum.
Together with a band of foot and horse sent by land against Scotland, the
King has also made an armada of more than 150 sail to set on land over
15,000 picked men; which armada departed hence on the 20th ult., but,
because of contrary wind, has not been able to proceed far as yet. By his
forces, the dissension there and the intelligence which the English have
there, it is hoped to come to some agreement for the tranquillity of these
two realms. The Patriarch of Aquileya is said to have embarked in Scotland
for France, but Chapuys suspects that, if advertised of the said armada, he
will wait a little, and not trust the armada more than he trusted the
safe-conduct which the King granted him to pass this way. He lately sent
a long written discourse to persuade the King to peace with the King of
France and to reconcile the Emperor and that King. Writing things so ill
grounded only gives occasion to laugh at him. The King, notwithstanding
his embarrassment with Scotland, does not lessen his ardour for the enterprise
against France, in which he desires to be in person ; and not a moment is
lost in providing necessaries for his army, which is to be the most powerful
that ever went out of this kingdom. May God maintain him in this holy
purpose, and give him health to accomplish it. The Prince will long
ago have heard how the Duke of Alburquerque left the Court to go
by this realm into Spain, and arrived here on the 24th ult. Describes
how the Duke is still detained by contrary weather, and has made such
a good impression on the King and all the courtiers that the King much
desires his- company in the enterprise of France and has despatched a
courier to the Emperor to obtain this, and told Chapuys the day before
yesterday that he would like to send another courier for the same purpose.
For a long time no person who has come into England has been better
entertained. The King has caused him to see six or seven of the principal
royal houses, and he has been feasted and shown the King's rich furniture
and plate. Here it has been lately agreed that the Emperor, con-
formably to the treaty, shall declare himself enemy of the Scots ; and after-
wards this King will do the like against the duke of Solskujia (sic), usurper of
the kingdom of Denmark, in case no agreement is made between the Emperor
and the said Duke, who, for that effect, has sent ambassadors to Spires,
* But th» letter referred to is evidently that of 4 Feb. (No. 90;.
M NKNRY Vlll. 247
1544.
chief of whom is the Count of Odenburque. It is hoped that they will
conclude, and that Duke Frederic Palatine, not to be hindered in the
succession of the Elector bis brother, who died recently, will be more
tractable than hitherto. Of the restitution of the Duke of Brunswick
nothing is known, but it is hoped that the Emperor will obtain all that he
asks of the Germans. London, l:t April.
Kept this in the hope of getting a courier, and meanwhile received letters
from Spires reporting that the Emperor had succeeded in obtaining
that the ui<l of 21,000 foot and 4,000 horse granted to him should
be given in money, not in mon, and paid thus : — to the Emperor for
Ki.OOO foot and 8,000 horse, and to the king of the Romans (against
the Turk) for 8,000 foot and 1,000 horse. Duke Frederic Palatine
has been declared elector and took his oath in the Emperor's presence. The
Emperor is to leave Spires on the 22nd inst. for Met/ in Lorraine. The
artillery went from Flanders thitherwards some days ago, and the Prince of
Orange is to depart within two days with over twenty standards of Almains.
The King of France is said to have no foreign men of war save 2,000
Italians on the frontiers, and makes no assembly of men. The said King is
now about Roan continually at the chase. Please God there may come to
him such a chase as he got in the park of Pavia, as his evil works and
intentions deserve. By letters of the 12th, the Emperor commands Chapuys
to write that a gentleman will shortly be sent with all the news, by whom
Chapuys will advertise the Prince of everything. This King continues
making haste in this enterprise and has had many ovens made to be carried
on wagons, and many mills which will grind as the wagon moves. Through
contrary wind the King's army by sea is still unable to arrive in Scotland.
Closed the 22nd of the said month 1544.
Spanish, pp. 10. Modern copy from Simancas. Original atUrfssed to the
Prince and also to t'ovot.
22 April. 376. The EXPEDITION against SCOTLAND.
R. 0. Hertford's warrant to Sadler to pay George and Ilichard Bowes,
captains of 200 men, for coats of themselves, petty captains and men at
8*. 4rf. Newcastle, 22 April, 85 (tic) Henry VIII. Signal.
Signed as received the same day by George Bowes.
P.I.
22 April. 377. EDW. SHELLEY to HERTFORD.
Hatfield MS. Showed the tenor of his letter to Sir Chr. Morys, who has stayed the
231. No. 28. h0y an(j two 8mall vessels, the best here for the quick despatch of the ord-
CedHklss nance« &c-» when it arrives. Lades the best ship here with biscuit, and asks
Pt^!, 147.] whether to lade also in it the 200 empty costrels of which his lordship
formerly wrote ; also whether to bake any loose bread or continue baking
biscuit, for all the wheat will be baken within 12 days. Will be diligent in
brewing of beer " with the small help that here is." Hertford may send
one or two small hoys with the empty " caske " from the navy to be filled
here and returned. Barwyke, 22 April. N»</mv/.
/'. 1. Flyleaf with aiidres* lost. Headed in a later hand: To therle
of Hertforde.
22 April. 378. WILLIAM WISE to ST. LEOER.
B. o. The bark that " entendid " to Dublin with the King's treasure to
set forth the " kehern " was chased by Bretons and is safely arrived at the
Slade in Waisford. Of these kehern we are charged with the baron of
248 36 HENRY VIII.
1544.
378. WILLIAM WISE to ST. LEGER — cont.
Pover's 25, and, to buy them silk and saffron, have delivered each 40.s.
Betwixt Mr. Bruerton's men and my lord of Ormond's " kehern," on this
side Leghlin, has been bickering about the provision of victual, and five or
six of Bruerton's men and three or four of Ormond's slain. At Kilkenny
on Tuesday last, in Easter Week, I read Mr. Bruerton's letters to my said
lord, who is ready to put the offenders to judgment. Bearer, Moris Danyell,
has reported to me words against the King's supremacy, when he was like
to die of an ague at Limerick. One John Artour asked him at his bedside
how he believed, and he answered that he believed as the Church believed.
"Dost then," quod he," believe in the Pope's authority ? For and thou do not,
but believe as they believe where thou hast been in Ingland, thou goest
straight to Hell." There were no witnesses, and Artour was his earnest
friend, but he could not conceal such heinous words. I required him to dis-
close them to my lord Justice and the Council, but he said that the passage
served him here and he would straight to Court, and required me to write
this to your lordship. " I hear that my unthrifty boy is driven to his
shifts," and pray you to lend him 4J. to bring him home. Waterford,
22 April.
Hoi., p. 1. Add. : Deputy of Ireland. Endd.
22 April. 379. VAUGHAN to HENRY VIII.
B. 0. Towards evening on the 21st arrived a post from the Marquis of
Gwaste ; but nothing was bruited till next morning, when men began to
say that Gwaste was beaten beside Carynyen, and many Spanish veterans
slain and Gwaste retired to Ast. As this news is put abroad so slowly by
those who know the truth, and Vaughan departs homewards tomorrow, he
writes only what he has heard bruited in Spire. After the Princes of
Almayn had promised the Emperor to declare themselves enemies to the
French king they required the Swysses henceforth to suffer no Swysses to
serve the French king. The Swysses sent the Princes' letters to the
French king for counsel ; and now have despatched certain personages with
the answer, who are daily looked for here. The king of Denmark has
ambassadors here for peace ; which the Emperor will grant, because
without it he cannot victual his army in his " journeys into France." The
French king has warned the duke of Lorreyn not to supply victuals to
the Emperor's army coming through Lorreyn. The Almain princes
are daily in council and are said not to have yet concluded to declare
themselves enemies to the French king or to give the solde of 24,000
footmen and 4,000 horsemen except upon conditions, which Vaughan
cannot yet learn. The Turk has taken the fortress of Plynteburge in
Hungary.
Baron Hedike (who came to Spire about four days past) has told the
Ambassador that duty bound him both to serve the King and do what
pleasure and service he could for the Ambassador.
P. S. — Baron Hedike sent Chr. Mownt to the Ambassador and Vaughan
to say he had learned among the Princes here that they had granted the
solde of 24,000 footmen and 4,000 horsemen, but could not agree about the
levying of it, some wishing it levied of men throughout all this country,
according to the custom of Almayn, and others wishing it levied " of men
according to their substance, against the old custom." Also that the cities
would nowise agree to the declaring themselves enemies to the French king.
Also that the Marquis of Gwast had beaten the French, beside Carynyen and
his host were fallen greedily to the spoil, when the French horsemen
returned and defeated them.
86 HI:M;Y vin.
i. MI.
Now the Emperor's servants say that the Marquis was overthrown by the
French, and blame him for setting upon them with fewer men than their
army.
Begs that his substitute in the office of faculties may be joined in patent
with him. The office is fallen, as Henry knows, into great decay, and is
little worth to the holder. His substitute's name is John Gruffithe.
The Emperor levies men, " both in the Base Countries and in these parts,
against his going and voyage into France." Spire, 22 Apfil 1544.
//"/., />/». 5. Ktuld. : Stephen Vaughan to the King's Majesty.
•2-2 April. 380. VAUOHAN to PAOET.
K. o. As he wrote before, has paid Landenbergh for conduct of his 1,000
horsemen and 1,000 footmen, 16,000 fl. of 15 bat/ and to Hans van
Sikkyngen, the Ambassador's colonel, 10,000 fl. of 15 batz for his 1,000
horsemen. Brought with him a bill of Sorer's (made in London for exchange
of 2,000f.) of 11,305 fl. of 18 batz and 40 cruytsers, which equals 18,566 fl.
of 15 batz and 40 kr. ; also a bill of exchange from Flanders for 10,544 fl.
of 15 batz, being the rest of 2,000/. sent for payment of Mons. de Bure and
the abovenamed captains, which remained with Mr. Chamberleyn ; both
which bills were paid by the Sorers at Frankfort, and amounted to l,890fl.
of 16 bats less than he paid the captains. Not knowing what he would
have to pay to Sickyngen, nor what money the captains would refuse, took
also of the Sorers (upon credit, to be paid by lord Wriothesley) 8,550 fl. of
15 batz, part of which is now taken by the captains and tho rest by Mr.
Wotjon. Took it of the Sorers at the rate of 101 batz and 47 cruytsers
for the pound sterling. The 200/. delivered to him by Wriothesley he
carried by bill of exchange from Antwerp, " for fear of the way," and will
bring back again by exchange, without loss.
After much trouble, Landenberghe's mustering place is appointed by the
Emperor at Aeon, 4 miles from Mastreght. Has tarried at Spire these five
days, since Blewmantel came with letters from the Council, in hope of
Landenberghe's coming, so as to give him a day for mustering his men to
be at Ayre by 20 June next. Has not seen Landenberghe since they parted
on Easter Day at Frankfort, but a secretary of his came yesterday to say
that he is gone to prepare his band, and Vaughan told the King's pleasure
to the secretary. There are not above 50 Flemish miles between Aeon and
Ayre, so that he may come in 10 or 12 days. Told the colonels that the
Emperor would provide horsemeat by the way.
Baron Hedyke, who came to Spire about four days ago, visited the Am-
bassador, Mr. Wotton, and said his duty to the King bound him to offer
services. It was bruited that the Almain princes had promised to declare
themselves enemies to the French king ; but Vaughan finds here
that this is not yet agreed, and that they give the soldo of 24,000 footmen
and 4,000 horsemen upon certain conditions. They are still in Council daily.
The king of Denmark has ambassadors here for peace, which men think
the Emperor will grant because, having war with France, he cannot with-
out it victual his army. The Turk has taken Plynteburge in Hungary.
On the 21st inst. arrived a post with word that Guasto was overthrown by
the French beside Carynyen in Italy, and many noblemen taken and slain.
Spire, 22 April.
f. ^. — Departs tomorrow towards England. Begs Paget to forward his
suit in his present letter to the King to have his substitute in the office of
faculties, John Gruffithe, joined in patent with him. The office is in great
decay and " not worth to me xxJ. a year, and yet am 'countable to the
King's Majesty."
Hot., pp. 5. Add. Kndd. : 1544.
250 36 HENRY VIII.
1544.
22 April. 381. The QUEEN OF HUNGARY to CHAPUYS.
Answers his two letters of the 12th and 14th inst.
Calendar First, as to the declaration against Scotland, the minute0 he has sent her
vii. 75.]' *s Ver7 discrepant from that which she sent him, inasmuch as it says that
the Scots have invaded England and are declared enemies, whereas the
form she sent neither confessed the invasion nor declared them enemies,
but [stated] that because she knew them to be at war with England she
interdicted them from resorting to Flanders; and the subjects of Flanders
from resorting to Scotland or favouring or assisting the Scots, in con-
formity with the treaty, which expressly distinguishes between those to be
interdicted from resort and those to be reputed enemies. Also she is not
bound to express in the declaration that Scots [who] shall have safe-conduct
of the King might freely resort to the countries of her government ;
although, for the King's sake she is content to grant it, on the under-
standing that they take cognisance of this in letters of the Emperor's,
as she has before written. Until he writes his opinion (vostrc adris),
especially as to the said invasion, upon which depends whether the Scots are
to be declared enemies or interdicted, she remains in suspense. On the one
hand she desires to please the King ; on the other to declare against the
Scots is a thing of no small importance. Requires his opinion with all
speed, and meanwhile has sent to know the Emperor's pleasure.
As to the number of horses, the English are ill informed in saying that
one four-horse wagon from every parish would give four times as many
horses as they demand, for she has made a list (description) of all wagon
horses here and does not find that by taking the sixth horse of all peasants
and carriers she could get 8,000 horses, "et si a telle paroche que furnira
x. ou xx. chariotz et le moindre villaige ung, deux ou troix" ; and of the
8,000 horses which she has ready to serve the armies of England and. the
Emperor and for victuallers a great part will be found useless. Nevertheless,
that they may not on this pretext retard the enterprise against France,
Chapuys shall show that they must not consider that she makes difficulty
about furnishing what they ask in order to save herself or to favor the sub-
jects here, but only not to put the English out in their reckoning (pournon
les foreompter), and if charged with more than the sixth horse the peasants
would leave their labours and so cause famine and dearness ; and that with
half the horses which she can raise here she does not serve them badly.
Nevertheless, of the remaining 4,000, if she should be able to retain any
number after furnishing sufficient for the Emperor's army and the baggage
of the men of war here, she will willingly send them to the King's service ;
but if, afterwards, for want of wagons they are ill served with victuals the
fault will not be hers. If the King and Council would be satisfied with
6,000 horses Chapuys may of himself go to that number, which she will
with great difficulty be able to furnish ; and if the King will send his com-
missioners for wagons and horses she will communicate the list (description)
to them, and if they know how to obtain more she will assist them ; but
she cannot furnish the number they demand, and they ought to consider
that, in furnishing the 2,000 horses of men of war and 6,000 for artillery
and wagons, she will furnish more horses than the King will have for the
rest of his army, which is nowise reasonable.
As to the 200 ships which they demand she has sent to all coasts to make
them ready ; and will use all diligence, but must know in good time before-
hand when they are required.
Is likewise making all possible diligence to have the ships of war ready
soon ; but all who understand such affairs think it not expedient, especially
* No. 330(2;.
86 III.NKV VIII. 261
154 I.
for guarding the coasts, to have no ships of less than 80 tons ; and although
she has asked the advice of the English she does not feel bound to arm as
they order, but will furnish boats for putting 2,000 men on the sea, accord-
ing to the treaty.
Chapuys should get reciprocal letters for the security of the safe-conducts,
which she supposes that he would have sent to her if they had been delivered
to him as promised. The ambassador of England has exhibited an extract
(as he says) of the deposition of those who were on the ship taken by the
Scots before La Vere, charging those of La Yere with having behaved ill
therein. Will enquire into it and punish them if guilty. Is moreover
sending thither to constrain the Scottish prisoners to pay the damages of
the Englishmen in accordance with their declaration.
Fr. Mmlfrn transcript of the original minute at Vienna, pp. 4. Original
Iti'tnlfil : A I'ambassodeur Chapuis en Engleterre, du xxij» d'Apvril 1544,
dois Bruxelles.
22 Api il. 382. CHARLES V. to the MARQUIS OF CASTIOLIONE.
R O. Hearing the issue of the battle which the Marquis del Gasto has
had with the enemies in Piedmont, we send Juan Baptistu Gastaldo, master
of our camp, thither with commission, jointly with that which the Marquis
will write to you, to speak with you, or write on our behalf, as the necessity
of affairs requires ; and we beg you to give him credence and act according
to our trust in you. Spires, 22 April 1544. Signature (copied injac*imile) :
Carolus. Cotmttnign (copied in facsimile): Idiaquez.
Copy,9 Spanish, p. 1. Add. : Illustri Aloysio a Gonzaga, Marchioni
Castiglionis, consiliario et camerario nostro sincere dilecto.
22 April. 383. EDMOND HARVEL to HENRY VIII.
B. O. Since his last of the 6th have come sorrowful news of the rout of the
marquis of Guasto's army in Pieraont on the 14th, about 6 miles from
Carignan ; where he straite battle with the Frenchmen and lost the field
through the flight of the Imperial horsemen and 6,000 Almoins. The
6,000 Imperial Italians and Spaniards, with 1,200 Almains, valiantly won
the first battle and took Mons. de Termes, captain of the French horsemen,
whom they have conducted to Ast, where the Marquis saved himself,
slightly hurt. All the 1,000 horsemen and 1,500 of the Almains and
Spaniards saved themselves ; 5,000 were slain and taken, but the captains
are safe. During the battle, the Imperials in Carignan (2,000 Almains
and 1,000 Spaniards) issued out and recovered victuals for two months;
so the French host has left them and gone against Chier. The French host
is bigger than was esteemed, and their cavalry numbers 2,500. It is said
that the Marquisdid not esteem theenemies so much as he should have done.
He has mode good provision for the state of Milan and raises 8,000 Italians.
There are 2,000 Spaniards from Naples come to Specie towards Milan and
3,000 Almains are marching thither. The duke of Mantua sends men to
Montferrata. The Milanese have given the Marquis 80,000 cr. and will
give 60,000 more, to sustain him till provision comes from the Emperor.
The French faction triumphs at this victory. Before Easter Cardinal
Grimanye, the Bishop's legate, departed to Parma and Plaisance, apparently
without resolution of this Signory. The Cardinal of Ferrara is arrived
here, from Ferrara, with great commissions from the French king. These
men are inclined to France, and make great provision of money and have
summoned the duke of Urbin, their captain, living in fear of this league
between Henry and the Emperor. Signer Camillo Ursin, Piero Stroci and
• Set Hurve'.'i letter to the King of 10 May 1545.
252
S6 HENRY VIII.
1544.
383. EDMOND HARVEL to HENRY VIII. — cont.
othervcaptains make 8,000 footmen upon the Bishop's and Ferar's lands,
either for the French king or for the Bishop, "being in voice to go both
into France, and also to Tuscana, where it is thought Barbarossa shall
come." All Italy is in motion. The Turk assembles horsemen at Sophia
to invade Lubiana, Pettovia and those places of Ferdinando towards Triest
The Turks in Hungary, esteemed at 40,000 horsemen, have taken a town0 of
importance. Venice, 22 April 1544.
Hoi., )>p. 2. Add. F.tuM.
23 April. 384. ORDER OF THE GARTER.
Order Chapter of the Order of the Garter held 28 April, 36 Hen. VIII.,
the Garter a* Greenwich, at 3 p.m. Present: the duke of Suffolk, earls of Surrey and
ii. 429. ' Essex, lords Russell and St. John, Sir Thomas Cheyney, Sir Ant. Browne,
Sir John Gage and Sir Ant. Wingfeild. From 3 o'clock till 6 the King's
coming was expected, and vespers put off ; but, being detained by affairs, he
commissioned Suffolk to be his deputy for the present feast ; and vespers
were celebrated and all went home.
(24th.) Next day at 4 p.m., at the time of vespers, they proceeded to name
knights as usual, viz.: —
Sir Ant. Wingfield : — Princes : marquis Dorset, earl of Arundel and earl
of Shrewsbury. Barons : lords Delaware, Cobham and Parr of Horton.
Knights : Sir Wm. Sydney, Sir Ant. Selenger, Sir Giles Strangwais.
Sir John Gage : — Princes : Dorset, Shrewsbury, Arundel. Barons and
knights : as Wingfield.
Sir Ant. Browne: — Princes: Shrewsbury, Arundel, Dorset. Barons:
lords Wharton, Parre of Horton and Delaware. Knights : as Wingfield.
Sir Thos. Cheyney : — Princes : as Gage. Barons : lords Wriothesley,
Parre of Horton and Stourton. Knights : Sydney, Selenger and Sir Edw.
Baynton.
Lord St. John : — Princes : as Wingfield. Barons : lords Delaware,
Cobham and Wentworth. Knights : Sydney, Baynton and Strangways.
Lord Russell : — Princes : Shrewsbury, Arundel and Derby. Barons :
Cobham, Parre of Horton and Wharton. Knights : Selenger, Strangwais
and Sydney.
Earl of Essex : — Princes and barons : as Wingfield. Knights: Sir Thos.
Seamoure, Sir Hen. Knevet and Selenger.
Earl of Surrey : — Princes : as Wingfield. Barons : Parre of Horton,
Wharton and Grey of Wilton. Knights : Sir Thomas Seymoure, Sir Hen.
Knevet and Sir Fras. Bryan.
Duke of Suffolk : — Princes : Arundel, Derby, Shrewsbury. Barons : as
lord Russell. Knights : Selenger, Sydney, Strangwais.
Suffolk, as deputy, delivered these names to the King, who kept them
until next day.
(25th.) Next day (after . the mass for deceased knights) the knights were
received by the King, who chose Arundel and Selenger to be companions
of the Order and constituted the earl of Essex his deputy to keep the feast
of St. George at Windsor, 18 May, assisted by Gage and Wingfield. These
were charged to instal the aforesaid two knights and also Sir John Wallop,
who had been elected on Christmas Eve at Hampton Court.
Plintenburg on the Danube between Gran and Pestb, Sec Nos. 379, 380.
86 HENRY VIII.
385. The GARTRK.
Ik-nry VIII. to —
Hurl. MS.
304, ( 1 w.
II. M
•• Right trusty and well beloved," in consideration of your approved
truth and courageous deeds of knighthood, we, with the companions of the
noble Order of the Garter, at the election huldtn this day have elected you,
amongst other, to be one of the companions of the said Order ; and, there-
fore, will you to address yourself to our presence to receive such things as
appertain thereto. Greenwich, 24 April.
Warrant to Sir Ralph Sadler, master of the Great Wardrobe, or his
n.
deputy, to deliver to Sir John Wallope, now elected one of the Companions
of the Garter, for the livery of the said Order, 18 yds. of crimson velvet,
for a gown, hood and tippet, and 10 yds. of white sarcenet to line the same.
(blank) day of May 85 Hen. VIII.
, i>. 1.
28 April. 386. THE PRIVY COUNCIL to HERTFORD.
HatfieM MS.
331. No. 109.
[Cal. of Cecil
MSS.,
rt. i., 148.]
Haynes'
St. Papers,
Add. MS.
82,054, f. 143.
B. M.
The King thanks him for his proceedings with the Master of Morton
and Robert Maxwell, as shown by his sundry letters. Where his last
letters declare two doubts for his return by land, viz., money and carriages
(supposing that he will find carriages there, but desiring money from
hence); the King, minding his return by land if it may be, has this day
despatched 6,0001. towards him, and, meanwhile, desires him to make
shift (by either of the receivers there or otherwise) for that amount, to be
repaid when it arrives. As to the holds of Robert Maxwell, the King has
considered the sites and, like as before he desired Lougmawben, now he
would also have Trief, wherein Wharton must travail ; but the King is not
disposed to give ordnance or munition to Maxwell. Touching the
proceeding of Wharton and Bowes with Bishop and his colleague,
Glencarue's son; since last instructions (wherein Cassels is joined with
Lynoux and Glencarn) the King has sent no other, because he thought that
Bishop and his fellow were coming up hither, as Wharton and Bowes
determined, and as Hertford, doubtless, perceived by Bishop's letters which
were intercepted. Trust that he has all his men shipped and ready to
depart. Westm., 28 April 1644. Signed by Suffolk, Russell, Essex,
Winchester, Westminster, Wriothesley, Gage, Browne, Wyngfeld, and
Paget.
Pp. 2. Flyleaf with address lost. Headed in a later hand : To therle of
Hertforde.
2. Draft of the above in Paget 's hand.
/'/'• 8. Kndd : Mynute to th'erle of Hertford from the Counsail, the
xxijth (we) of Aprill 1544.
28 April. 387. HERTFORD and Others to HENRY VIII.
R. 0
St. P., v. 382.
Perceive, by letters to Hertford from the Council that the King has
resolved, for weighty considerations, that they shall forbear at this time the
fortification of Legh and Inchketh,and proceed to the burning of Edenburgh
and the country thereabouts. Wrote lately that they had sent for the
wardens of the East and Middle Marches and other expert men to devise how
they, with their horsemen appointed to burn Hadington, might join the
army at Edenburgh and all return home together. Have now conferred
with the said wardens, the captain of Norham, Robert Colingwod, John
Horseley, and the captain of Warke, who, after much debate, resolved that,
once the army were known to be on land they might repair to it, if sure to
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1544.
R. o.
387. HERTFORD and Others to HENRY VIII. — cont.
find there victuals for themselves and their horses, as appears by their signed
resolution (copy enclosed). In debating the matter, found that sufficient
light carriages for victuals cannot be had in time, and therefore have
resolved that, when these horsemen arrive with the army, such as have the
worst horses shall be set on foot, and their horses used for carriage, with
such other carriages as may be got of the enemies. The Wardens made
great difficulty for the defence of the Borders in their absence, thinking
that the Scots, seeing them entered into Scotland with the power of the
Marches, would make like invasion into England. Have therefore ordered
1,000 footmen of Duresme and Northumberlonde to lie in garrison during
the Wardens' absence ; which will be no great charge, as they shall have no
wages but only a certain reward. The earl of Westmoreland has charge to
repair indelayedly to Alnewyke for that purpose, with commission to levy
the King's people and instructions for the defence of the country.
Have now sent a great part of the army on shipboard, trusting that by
Saturday Hertford and all the rest shall be on board ready to sail when the
wind serves. Enclose letters, to Hertford, from Wharton and Bowes,
showing the discourse of the earl of Glencarn.
Draft in Sadler's hand, pp. 6. Endd. : "To the K's Mte ; depeched
xxiij"" April, at x. within night."
ii. Memoranda on the back in Tunstall's hand, viz. : —
" Me'1- to write to my Lord Wharton that, in case the lord Maxwell either
refuse presently to come in or come not in at his day appointed by the
King's letters, then immediately the lord Wharton do call upon Robert
Maxwell to come in according to his promise.
Item, to write to the lords Westmorland and Cumberland giving them
authority to call the country to aid in case the Scots do invade in the
absence of the wardens, as hath been showed to them by mouth.
Item, x. sails to be sent to Boston for carrying of wool fleet to Calese."
2. Copy of the signed resolution above referred to, viz., that when the
army is landed in Lodyan the undersigned with the garrison men, not in
all past 3,400 horsemen, will be able to join the army at Edinburgh upon
four days' warning. Signed by Sir Wm. lord Eure, Sir Ralph Eure, Brian
Lay ton, Robert Collyngwod, John Horseley, and John Carr.
Copy, p. 1.
Hayces'
St. Papers,
30.
23 April. 388. HERTFORD and Others to the COUNCIL.
Hatfield MS. Must signify their great lack of money. There is not enough left to
231, No. 2. pay the month's wages, now expired, of the 5,000 captains, soldiers and
MSS mariners of the fleet, who look for their wages from 21 March, and also for
Pt i., 149.1 "dedshares" and tonnage amounting to "a good round sum." The brief
declaration sent herewith shows how the 80,OOOJ. appointed to this enter-
prise is employed. The army has unfruitfully consumed here a month's
wages, which, if the ships had come in time, had advanced a great piece of
this enterprise; and, instead of making a great sum of money of the
victuals, nothing will be levied in time to serve, and (through the deceit
used by the petit ministers, as already advertised, and spoiling of the
victuals, specially all the loose bread and herring), not the third penny will
be made of what the King spent therein. If, at the army's return from
Scotland, there is not money to pay wages, conduct money and tonnage,
the longer they are kept together the greater charge it will be. Lately
signified what money Mr. Uvedale had for the garrison, which must b$
supplied in time,
86 HENRY VIII.
1541
Have sent one0 with money to Chester to conduct hither the 400 kerne,
and desire to know what wages they shall have !
l>ntn in Sadler's hand, jifi. 8. hlndd. : To the Lords, depjchc-J liLt Aj-ril
at 10 at night.
R- °. 2. Original letter, of which the above is the draft. Dated Newcastle
28 April, at night. >'////»<••/ by Hertford, Lisle, Tunstall, Holgate and
Sadler.
Pp.2. Add. Endd.: 1544.
K. 0. 8. Declaration of the account of Sir Ralph Sadleyr, treasurer of the
ware against Scotland,
Showing that he received of Ant.Dennye, 28 Feb. 85 Hen. VIII., 80.000/. ;
whereof : —
Advanced, in prest: — By warrants of the bp. of Winchester and lord
St. John, to divers persons, for provision, 5,800/. By my lord of Hertford's
warrants for conduct and coats of men to go by sea with the lord Admiral
7G8Z. 16*. 8d. ; to Ralph Goodyere for hay for 140 cart horses, 48J. 6*. &/. ;
to John Drawnsfelde for provender and for wages of keepers, farriers, clerks,
&c.t appointed to the said horses ; to Geo. Everat, comptroller of the
pursers of the navy ; for necessaries for mariners, 100/.
Left behind at London with John Hales for payment of warrants of
Winchester and St. John, 6,0001.
Paid for 181 cart horses bought in Yorkshire, and for conveying them and
9 of the King's horses to Newcastle, 14G/. 18*. 8//. Conduct money of sundry
captains, petty captains and soldiers to Newcastle, 2,8831. 5*. 2</. ; and coats
for them, 2,0012. 8*. 4</. ; nnd their wages for one month from 1 to 28 April,
8.881J. 9*. Id. Paid for a cart to carry the treasure from London to
Newcastle, 48*. 4</., and for seven horses, with their harness, to draw it,
191. Necessaries concerning the treasurer's office, 291. 0*. 6</.
Remainder, 4,8591. 16*. Id. ; out of which has to be paid the wages of
the whole fleet with deadshares and tonnage, from 21 March last.
Pp. 2. Headed : 28 Aprilis a° r.r. H. viijvl xxxvj1"
April 24. 389. THE PRIVY COUNCIL to HERTFORD.
Add. MS. The King, remembering the form of proclamation which Hertford
sent, and which was returned to him, slightly altered, to be made in
Hamilton Scotland, thinks that, after such a proclamation, Hertford cannot commit to
Papers. fire and sword such as obey it, and that, to save themselves, they will
ii.. No. 222. promise much and even lay hostages, whereas afterwards they will perform
nothing, and any foreign power repairing to their succour will find their
principal town in safety. Minding to have Edinburgh burnt and yet to
take to mercy such as lay in good hostages, the King has devised a proclama-
tion (enclosed) to be set forth by Hertford and by the wardens at their
being in Scotland. Hertford shall also make proclamation for the re-entry
of all prisoners. If the lairds of Bromston, Ormeston and the lairds of
Calder, father and son, deliver hostages, or else join the army, their lands
and goods shall be preserved. Greenwich, 24 April 1544. >'/«/«»•«/ l>y
Suffolk, Russell, St. John, Cheyne, Gage, Wyngfeld and Paget.
Pp. 2. Add. (at f. 152J: To, etc., earl of Hertford, etc., "and in his
absence to our very good lord the bishop of Duresme." Staled. Endd. :
Received xxvj10 Aprilis, at Tynmouth.
Ib. f. 158. 2. Draft of the above, including a cancelled portion about Wishart's
mission. (See No. 404(2).)
Pp. 8. Kndd. : My. to my 1. of Hertford] from the Counsail, 24 Apl.
and xxvj Aprilis 1544.
Lvupe.
256 96 HENRY VIII.
1544.
389. THE PRIVY COUNCIL to HERTFORD — cont.
Ib. f. 46. 3. [Form of the proclamation.]
The King my sovereign, Henry VIII., etc., notwithstanding his title to
this realm, at the humble suit of him who occupies the place of your
Governor and of others, was content to contract a marriage between his
son and heir, Prince Edward, and his pronepte, the young Princess of this
realm ; for which this whole realm, assembled in Parliament, sent ambas-
sadors, who concluded articles of peace and marriage with a special cove-
nant for hostages to be laid in by a certain day for the performance of the
marriage. From these covenants the said Governor and state of this realm,
by the sinister enticement of the Cardinal of St. Andrews, have dishonor-
ably swerved ; and sundry others who bear the name of noblemen and gentle-
men, the King's prisoners, after receiving the King's liberality, have falsified
their promise for their entries, and most of this realm with whom the King
has had to do have shown only fickleness and unfaithfulness in return for
his gentleness and clemency. To revenge these dishonorable proceedings, to
the terror of such as would proceed thus hereafter, the King has sent me,
the earl of Hertford, Great Chamberlain of England and Lieutenant General
in the North parts, to persecute this realm. The very ground of this
trouble which God now sends upon you is the Cardinal and the Earl of
Arren ; the Cardinal, to maintain the pride of himself and the clergy, having
falsely seduced Arren and most of the noblemen, and Arren, by relenting
to the Cardinal's fair words, having brought this realm to its present misery
and himself into great peril (for the Cardinal has already covenanted with
Argile to depose him and take the Governorship, as would be done forthwith
if this our entry did not empeach it). Nevertheless my said Sovereign,
minding not to extend the extremity of his sword to all men alike, has
commanded me to publish that, when the prescribed punishment of your
disloyalties is executed, all who submit to the King's mercy, and lay in good
hostages to do as I will appoint, shall be taken to mercy.
Draft with corrections in Paget's hand, pp. 11. En<ld.'. Mynute of the
last proclamacion sent to my lord of Hertford.
24 April. 390. ROBEKT BURGES and the ABBOT OF GLASTONBURY.
B. 0. Depositions taken at Welles, 24 April 36 Hen. VIII., before Nicholas
Fitzjames and John Mawdleyn, by virtue of the King's commission
" hereunto annexed."
Sir Thos. Way, priest, aged 68, sometime monk of Glastonbury, says that,
as to the first interrogatory0 he knows no consideration that should move
the " said late abbot " to deliver the " said " Bobt. Burges 1001. , nor knows
of its delivery ; but Burges married a niece of the said abbot. To the 2nd
and 3rd he cannot depose, but he waited upon the abbot, as chaplain, when
the abbot was in Burges's house at Melles, and heard him say"Eobert
Burges, I know your tenement and house was greatly decayed, therefore
what ye bestow on it it shall be allowed " ; and divers times afterwards he
heard the abbot say that what Burges spent in repairs should be allowed,
but knows not what was done. To the 4th and 5th articles he cannot
depose. To the tith he says that he heard the abbot say, as above, that the
cost of repairs should be allowed. To the 7th: he says that great repairs are
made. To the 8th and 9th he cannot depose. To the 10th he says that he
was with the said abbot to view the said house.
Thos. Whyting, of Pylton, aged 63, says that Burges married the niece of
the said late abbot, " but he did give nothing with her nor promised to give,
* The interrogatories referred to, being found apart, were described in Vol. XIV,
Part ii., No. 533, under date of the abbot of Glastonbury's execution.
86 HENRY VIII. 257
1544.
to the knowledge of thin deponent." To the 2nd and 8rd he says that about
three years after the marriage Burgos took of the abbot a tenement in
Mollys with a fullingmill and a grist mill, in great decay, " and delivered
him o. /i. and willed him to repair the said tenement with the said mills and
the water works of the same sufficiently and that he would allow it " ; and
afterwards Burgos bestowed about 800 inks, in repairs. To the 4th, 5th
and Gth he cannot depose. To the 7th, he knows not that the abbot ever
delivered plate or money " besides the said c. //. " or any directions bow to
build. To the 8th, the abbot said to this deponent that Burges should
repair the tenement and mills and should be no loser thereby. To the 9th
he cannot depose. To the 10th, the abbot was at Mellys a little before his
death and saw the repairs.
Answers to the same interrogatories by John Gent of Lygh, Soms.,
mason, Thos. Harrys of Mellys, carpenter, Roger Cradok, of Noney,
carpenter, John Clyves of Cranmer and Wulter Clyves of Redlyncb,
masons, who depose as to the work done and the cost.
" Also on the behalf of the said Robert Burges were showed unto us
certain writings in paper, of costs done in reparacion and building of the
tenement of the said Robert ; which bills be hereunto filed and annexed."
Siyned by the Commissioners.
1'archment roll of two membranes.
24 April. 391. VICTUALLING of the ARMY from FLANDERS.
See No. 409 (2).
24 April. 392. WOTTON to HENRY VIII.
R. 0. On the 18th received letters from the Council to himself and also to
St. P., re. 659. Vaughan and him jointly ; and on the 21st had audience of the Emperor,
who, having been previously spoken to therein by the Viceroy, said
he was content that Mons. do- Bure should take the footmen who
served him at Landrecy, and the lady Regent had so declared ; but those
first appointed to him were the better men. As for horsemen, he (De
Bure) had no such number at Landrecy, and those he had were since distri-
buted ; but the lady Regent had given him a band that contented him, and,
although only the bands of the Prince of Orange and Mons. de Bure were
here, the Emperor has lately sent De Bure's band back to him. That Henry
may be better served, the Emperor provides his own wagons and lymoniers in
the high country, as far as Isebrouke ; and, although this is likely to prove a
better year, so that husbandmen will need them more, the Regent will see
Henry well provided. The Emperor knows that the Lady Regent desires
Henry's success, and, although she sometimes wishes to consult him, no real
delay will be thus caused ; and as for her Council, they are ordered to treat
Henry's affairs as his (the Emperor's), and he hopes there will be no cause to
distrust any of them. The Emperor said he had a very good opinion of
Chapuys, and was sorry for his ill health ; and Granvelle added that he esteemed
Chapuys as his son, and had procured his sending again to Henry because
both able to serve the Emperor and please Henry, and that, when revoked,
he should be placed with the Regent as Henry advised, and that Wotton's
advice would be followed as to sending another into England. The Regent
already used the Scots as enemies, and the Emperor would write to her to
do so, and would himself declare them enemies according to a form of
which Chapuys had written. The Emperor was glad that Henry liked
the duke of Albuquerque, in whom Granvelle knew no fault but that he
was " too full of ceremonies." As for Mons. de Byes's certificate, the
Emperor thought it could not hurt to hear what the French would offer, but
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258 36 HENEY VIII.
1544.
392. WOTTON to HENRY VIII. — cont.
their practices would surely tend to put jealousy between Henry and the
Emperor ; and it were well to give them no great hope until both Henry
and the Emperor were entered into France, for their subjects would grudge
to venture life and spend goods if they knew that peace was intended.
Granvelle said that when Henry had entered France and got some strong
town, the French, who now sue with gentle words, would come weeping for
peace and promise anything, although, as heretofore, they would keep no
promise when they had their purpose.
The Emperor referred him to Granvelle, with whom he spoke on the
28rd, and who answered as the Emperor did, with the additions above
mentioned. Found the ambassadors of Denmark with Granvelle, con-
tending that their King might stay vessels of the Emperor's subjects, at
need, for his own service, as in times past ; but they were answered that it
must be articled that neither party should stay the other's ships. Granvelle
said he was doing his best to agree with them, and would not forget
Henry's message therein.
According to the other letter sent to Vaughan and himself, has spoken with
Captain Van Sickenghen, who will be at Aire on 20 June, as required, and has
licence of Paltzgrave Frederic for his brother, the said Paltzgrave's marshal,
to accompany him. Four or five days ago came hither Baron Haidek, who
offered services. Showed him what Henry had written of him, and he is
pleased at Henry's remembrance of him, "howbeit he saith that you are
better sped." He hastened to depart hence, as Mons. de Lyre had sent for
him, and he supposed it would be for him to serve the Emperor, which he
was loth to do. He said the Diet here was still in contention about the
money granted to the Emperor ; for the bp. of Tryer, the Count Palatine
and the duke of Saxe would have it gathered after the old rate, but the bps.
of Mentze and Coloyn and Marquis of Brandenbergh would have every man
pay on the value of his goods. The Imperial cities stick at declaring the
French king enemy and also about the money, partly because, by the old
tax, divers cities are overcharged, and partly because the princes suffer them
to have no voice in their diets.
Yesterday it was bruited that the Marquis del Guasto had been overthrown
by the French at Carignane and had saved himself in Aste, that it was
uncertain whether the princes of Salerne and Salmone were slain or taken
(Salmone was son to Charles de Lannoy, called Mayngoval, sometime
Viceroy of Naples) and that Milan and Genes were in danger. Asked
Granvelle if this bruit was true ; who swore that the Emperor had no
official knowledge of it, but a private letter from Milan mentioned that the
Marquis had been beaten. The Emperor had, however, provided for all
dangers, having sent 3,000 men to Florence and 1,000 to Genua, and had,
indeed, eight days ago, written to the Marquis not to hazard battle. This
letter that brings the news was from the master of the posts in Milan, so
that it is probably true, and the countenances of the Council here show
that they suspect it to be true. It came on the afternoon of the 21st, and,
as no others have come since, it is feared that the Venetians have stopped
the posts and intend not well. The Emperor has despatched Captain
Baptista Gastaldo thither. Granvelle says that Count Guillaume of
Frustenburgh goes hence straight into France with 8,000 footmen and 800
horsemen, to destroy the country and make the French king withdraw his
army from Lombardy. Spyre, 24 April 1544.
Hoi., pp. 6. Add.
21 April. 393. WOTTON to PAGET.
B o. Rejoices at Paget's comfortable letters, and especially that the King
accepts his " simple proceedings." Has despatched bearer with only 20 cr.,
86 HENRY VIII.
15 H.
who was loth to carry much money and would rather receive the rest from
Paget. Did Paget's errand to Mr. Vaughan, who departed homewards
yesterday. Spy re, 24 April 1544.
H»l.,p.l. A.U. AM,/,/.
25 April. 394. The PATRIARCH of AQUILEIA.
Set GRANTS in APRIL 86 Hen. VIII., No. 2.
25 April. 395. THE PRIVY COUNCIL to EDMOND HARVBL.
R. O. The King entertains Harvel there for the better conservation of the
St. P.. is. 6C5. long-continued amity between his Majesty and that Signory, and thinks
the Signory mean their secretary hero to do the same ; but he has of late
practised with the King's enemies and used indiscreet language of the
King and his Councillors, like one who would sow dissension rather than
conserve amity. Harvel shall declare this to the Duke and Signory, and
desire them to revoke their said secretary ; and if they will, for their honor,
send another of better discretion, he shall be welcome.
News is that the King's army is departed hence towards Scotland, by
sea and land, to the number of 25,000, who, before Harvel receives this,
will have made such a " bruslerie " as the Scots shall never recover. The
King, likewise, will have entered into France with little lock of 50,000
by land, besides a great army by sea, and the Emperor with no less ; so
that their enemies will not be able to appear before them. And yet the
realm will meanwhile bo left fortified and furnished in omncm ci-intum.
Draft in Paget's hand, pp. 8. Kndd. : My. to Mr. Harvoll from the
Counsail, xxv. Aprilis 1544.
25 April. 396. For the EXPEDITION against SCOTLAND.
K. og An estimate, headed " Anno r.r. Henr. viij xxxvj* the xxv. of
Aproll," of the charges of 11 of the King's own ships, 85 English ships and
22 strangers' ships, for the month begun 21 March and ended 17 April
inst., giving the amounts for diets, wages of soldiers, mariners, gunners,
lodesmen and surgeons, deadshares, rewards and tonnage. Total
l,466f. 6s. 3d. Signed by lord Lisle.
Large paper, p. 1.
25 April. 397. The EXPEDITION against SCOTLAND.
B.O. Hertford's warrant to Sadler to pay Lancelot Nevile, captain of
100 men, 8 days' wages, himself at 4*., petty captain at 2»., and men at Qd.,
from 26 to 28 April. Newcastle, 25 April 86 Hen. VIH. Signed.
Signed as received the same day by himself.
P.I.
25 April. 398. SIR RALPH EURE to HERTFORD.
MS. Wrote before that John Hume, on Sunday last, put George Dogles'fl
Hamilton folk out of the house of Coldingham; and now learns that the Governor
Pape722 has &iven li to Hume- If Hertford would send letters to the writer's father
H., p. 7- • . aQ(j himself to go with two pieces of ordnance to it on Sunday night next,
they would win the house on Monday morning and their horses be none the
worse if they might rest but six days afterwards. If they should take John
260 86 HENRY VIII.
1544.
398. SIR RALPH EUBE to HERTFORD — cont.
Hume it would be unpleasant news to the Governor and Cardinal, for he is
one of the Cardinal's chief servants on these Borders. Alnwike, 25 April.
Signed.
Add.
25 April. 399. MAXIMILIAN D'EGMONT [COMTE DE BUKEN] to HENEY VIII.
R- O. By his commissary, Thos. Chamberlin, learned his pleasure to have
500 horse, and will use diligence therein, as also for his 2,000 footmen,
hoping that without fail all shall be on the day named, 20 June, at Aire.
Bruxelles, 25 April 1544. Siyned.
French, p. 1. Flyleaf with address lost.
25 April. 400. CHARLES V. to CHAPUYS.
R. O. Three days ago news came hither privately that there had been a
[Spanish battle in Piedmont and our men had lost. Deferred writing of it until he
vii a No Vc 1 knew the certainty, which came this morning and will be seen by the copy
herewith. Upon the first news despatched letters to the Marquis de Gasto,
Prince Doria, the ambassador Figueroa and the Duke of Florence to
provide for the case, empowering the said ambassador to take by exchange
50,000 cr. ; and, since, has sent off yesterday Jehan Baptiste Gastaldo,
honorable confident of the said Marquis, and of good credit with the
state of Milan and the men of war, to go to the Cardinal of Mantua, and
thence to Cremona and Milan, to see, solicit and provide as shall be
requisite. The Marquis writes that, notwithstanding his wound and the
gout, he was taking steps to know the certainty of the loss and for the safety
of the towns and fortresses, and would send an express report within two
days. Since the Marquis's despatch, certain Spaniards from Carrignain
have reported the news of those before Carrignain as in the copy herewith.
The captain of the castle of Milan, Don Alvaro, writes, that, upon news of
the defeat, the sixty of the Council and the townsmen determined to do
their utmost to remedy the mishap and provide for the defence of the
state, and, especially, granted a levy of 100,000 cr. Hopes thus to be able
to defend that quarter until he is in France ; when, with God's aid, he
will give the French so much to do that they will be constrained to loose
their hold on the other side (de caler delautre coustel).
Has received Chapuys' letters of the 18th inst. reporting the King's
language touching the provision of wagons, the horsemen for the Comte de
Buren, the declaration against Scotland and the duke of Alburquerque.
The King's ambassador has spoken upon the same points ; and the
Emperor has answered, and caused Granvelle to answer, that, as to the
wagons, the King might be sure that the Queen of Hungary would lend
him all possible assistance (and for his accommodation the Emperor
provides draught horses here for artillery and all baggage except tents
and baggage coming from thence), and every possible thing would be
done for the King ; as to the horsemen, he makes the same answer
as his said sister. As to the Scots the declaration should be made, and
already his sister and he held them for enemies, and he wrote to her to
make every demonstration of it and to despatch the declaration. As to the
duke of Alburquerque, the King may have him, and the Emperor writes
him the letters herewith.
The said Ambassador this morning came to Grantvelle for news of Italy,
and, among other things, said that his master expressly sent word that he
would not have Coronel Seckinghen's services, who, he heard, was not a
ar, IIKNIJY vin.
261
25 April.
K. o.
26 April.
26 April.
R. o.
Rjmcr, XV.
26 April.
II ill fir 1.1 MS.
231, No. 101.
[Cal of Cecil
MSS..
Pt. i.f 150.]
Hftynes'
St. Papers,
32.
good captain. Is astonished at this, as Seckinghen is one of the best, and
the Emperor nmdo him leave five eusigns of foot of which he had been
^'i\i ii the charge in order to serve the King; and he and his brother have
for more than four years been sole pensioners of the Emperor's sister for
the Low Countries. Will advertise his resolution after speaking with the
Ambassador. Spire, 25 April 1544.
I'r. M'1,1,-,11 trtnuti-n'iit of the original minute at I'ifnna, pp. 8.
401. CHR. MONT to HENRY VIII.
Wrote in his last that the Empire promised an aid of 24 ,000 foot and
4,000 horse to the Emperor and Ferdinand. This aid has been desired to
be given in money and the Electors have deliberated many days about
raising it ; for Mayence, Cologne and Brandenburgh wish it contributed by
all men according to individual means, but Troves, Palatine and Saxony
would have it "juxta antiquas Imperii pensitationes, per uniuscujusque
praesidatum et ditionem juxta proscriptam et hactenus obeervatam
rationein." The Emperor has told them he will not have it put off by any
dispute about raising it. The cities petition to have the contributions
moderated according as they have advanced or decayed. The Imperial
cities decline to subscribe to the war against France, but will, it is thought,
make the contribution. In return, the Emperor promises to set peace and
judgment throughout Germany. The aid is only promised for six months,
and the day of payment not yet named. Suspects that there will be some
diminution, as the circle of Burgundy and Austria together with Savoy,
Lorraine, Ac., are included in the calculation.
The Swiss replied to the letters of the States of the Empire that they
would show just causes for taking part with the French king ; and an em-
bassy is, therefore, expected thence. Some days ago the Emperor sent off
duke Maurice and the marquis of Brandenburg and others to collect horse-
men ; and he has now despatched some leaders of footmen who shall muster
by the end of May. The Turks 'in Hungary have meanwhile stormed
Blindenburg, and great reinforcements are coming to them. Of the
reported slaughter of the Imperialists near Cerinian nothing is certain.
Spire, 25 April 1544.
Lot. f/ol., pp. 8. AtU.
402. BISHOPRIC of ROCHESTER.
See GRANTS in APRIL, 86 Hen. VIII., No. 8.
403. LINOFIELD COLLEGE.
Surrender ('by Edw. Colepepur, LL.D., master or provost, and the
chaplains and clerks) of the college and all its possessions in co. Surr. or
elsewhere in England. Lingfield, 26 April 1544, 86 Hen. VIII. Siyned by
Culpeper and 5 others. [See Eighth Report of Dep. Keeper of Public Records,
App. II. 28.]
' ' lirnl;. n.
Enrolled [Cl. ll»ll /*. 5, No. 28] as acknowledged 28 April before tin-
King in Chancery at Westminster.
404. THE PRIVY COUNCIL to HERTFORD.
"This bearer, Wishert, which came from Brounston," has been with
the King and declared, for his credence, the substance of what Hertford
wrote. He is answered that, if the lords and gentlemen he named will
enterprise the feat against the Cardinal and thereupon be compelled to flee
into this realm, they shall be relieved as shall appertain ; and, as to their
second desire, for entertainment of men to burn the kirkmen's lands, that
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36 HENRY VIII.
1544.
Add. MS.
32,654,
f. 1536.
B. M.
404. THE PRIVY COUNCIL to HERTFORD- — cont.
the time is too short to commune further of it, but, if they will lay hostages
to Hertford to do as they offer he will deliver them 1,00(M. for their
furniture. Greenwich, 26 April, 1544. Signed by Suffolk, Winchester,
Westminster, Cheyne, Gage, Wyngfeld, and Paget.
Pp. 2. Flyleaf with address lost. Headed in a later hand: To therle of
Hertforde.
2. Draft of the above (noted in Hamilton Papers, II., No. 223), which
forms part of the draft of the letter from the Council to Hertford of 24
April (see No. 889), but is there cancelled with the marginal note: " This
is the minute of a 1're sent to my 1. Gret Chamb. the 26 Aprilis touching
Wishert."
26 April. 405. THE PRIVY COUNCIL to HERTFORD.
Hatfield MS.
231, No. 53.
[Cal. of Cecil
MSS.,
Pt. i., 151.]
Haynes'
St. Papers,
31.
The King perceives, by his letters of the 22nd, the arrival at Carlisle
of the earl of Glencarne and the bishop of Catnez, with the fault of the petit
ministers concerning the victuals ; and, by his of the 23rd, Glencarne's
discourse with Wharton and Robert Maxwell, Hertford's determination with
the Wardens to come home by land, and his lack of money. Albeit the
King despatched 6,0002. three days past by Geffrey, of the Privy Seal, 4,OOOJ.
more is to be sent to-morrow. The King thanks him for his forwardness
both to go by sea and return by land. As to instructions for Wharton and
Bowes to proceed with Glencarn, the Council are commanded to consider
the former instructions and advertise them further. It was once determined
that, as the East and Middle Marches burnt Haddington, the West Marches
should burn Jedworth. Now that 3,500 horsemen are appointed to go from
Haddington to meet Hertford at Edinburgh, is W^harton to enter to Jedworth ?
Remind him of the necessity of having victuals on the Borders for the army
at their coming home. If in his homeward way he sees that Tentallon or
any other place may be kept and revictualled he shall man and furnish it, and
the rather if it lie near the Borders so as to be victualled from Berwick.
All victual that he does not need should be sent home by sea for the relief
of the army and victualling of such places. Two or three small barks or
boats must be kept ready to convey letters to and from him in Scotland.
Greenwich, 26 April 1544. Signed by Suffolk, Russell, Winchester,
Westminster, Cheyne, Gage, Paget, and Petre.
P.S. in Paget' s hand. — The King sends him herewith the plat of
Tyntallon.
Pp. 3. Add. Kndd. : Fro the lordes, rec. at Sheles, within borde the
Ros Lyon, the xxviij0 of Aprell.
Add. MS. 2. Draft of the above, mainly in Paget's hand, noted in Hamilton
32,654, 1. 155. Papers, II., No. 224.
Pp. 2. Endd. : To my lord of Hertford, the xxvj° of Aprill 1544.
B. M.
26 April. 406. HERTFORD, LISLE and SADLER to HENRY VIII.
Add. MS. Enclose letters received by Hertford to-day from the Master of
32>6B4>M 15?' Morton and David Douglas, and from lord Evre and Sir Ralph Evre.
Hamilton Where the former write that Temptallon and all their friends shall be at
Papers, the King's command, but excuse delivery of it until the army arrive ;
ii., No. 225. Hertford intends, if they then refuse, to try and get it, as a good entry
into Scotland. To-day arrived the Council's letters with the proclamation
to be made in Scotland. All the army is on shipboard and only waits for
the wind, which is very contrarious. Lack three of the best ships, the
'M IIKNUY VIII.
268
15-H.
Pamiafi/, <!r<t <i<il,i/ un<l SirnUmn; which, being left without the ha
according to tin- King's command, ;uv drivi-n away by the North wind,
which caused a great storm hero (into Hmnhcr, as is supposed), but will be
able to rejoin the army by tho time they are needed. Where the King
appointed my lord of Durham to lie at Alnwick or elsewhere, to receive and
forward letters ; seeing that at Alnwick or Berwick he should bo out of the way
of news from the West Marches, he is to tarry at Newcastle (where tho posts
from both East and West meet) together with the President of tho
Council in the North. Tynmouth, 26 April. Signed.
/'/'• 2. Add. AW./. : 1644.
26 April. 407. SIR RALPH EURE to HERTFORD.
Longleat MS.
Hamilton
Papers.
it.. No. 723.
Encloses letters received this Saturday from his father, with one to
him from the captain of Norham.0 Thinks that Hertford might write to
the Master of Morton and Sander Gardon to appoint a meeting with
commissioners, and if they consent to deliver Temptalonc, soldiers might go
to it by night out of [Berwick] to keep it. Alnwike, 26 April.
Add.
26 April. 408. The EXPEDITION against SCOTLAND.
R.O.
ll. O.
B. O.
B. O.
B.O.
It. 0.
Hertford's warrant to Sadler to pay George Stafford, captain of 100
men, 8 days' wages, himself at I.s., petty captain at 2*. and men at ()</.,
from 26 to 2H April. Newcastle, 26 April 86 Henry VJII. Niynetl.
Signed as received the same day by himself.
P. 1.
2. Tho like to pay George Stafford, captain of 100 men, for coats for
himself, pettyc aptain and men at 8x. I'/. Newcastle, 2G April 86 Hi-n. VIII.
Signed as received by himself the same day.
/'. 1.
8. The like for Lancelot Nevill, for coats.
P. 1.
Received by himself.
4. The like for Sir George Con3'ers, for coats. .S'iV/w«/.
Signed as received the same day by Nic. Thornell.
r. i.
5. The like to pay John Winter the money contained in the annexed
schedule,! for wages and necessaries of 57 ships, English and strangers, and
11 of the King's ships, viz., 1,456J. 6*. &/. Newcastle, 26 April 86 Hen.
VIII. Signed.
Signed as received the same day by Winter.
P. 1.
26 April. 409. LAYTON to HENRY VIII.
This 26 April, the Regent sent to his lodging the President of the
Council to declare that a man of war of France dwelling nigh Saint Umbers,
" a friendly traitor of France for th'Empereur," has accused a gentleman;
of this country of disclosing to the French king what he could learn in
Bruxelles, to which he weekly resorted. By means of the boy who carried
his letters, this traitor has been taken in a " blinde in" in Bruxeles, and
•The letter from Lord Eure, which is also nt Longleat, mentions another enclosure, from
Alex. Pringle. — Hamilton Papert, II., p. 723.
f See No. 396. J La Chapelle.
264 36 HENRY VIII.
1544.
409. LAYTON to HENRY VIII. — cont.
confesses that he has an Italian companion called Octavian, who lies
at Andwarpe, as a merchant, and is now gone to Gales with
two jennets to sell in order to learn news out of England of
preparations towards France. If Octavian meet with any English-
man going towards Gales or England that will give him passport
for his jennets (none have passed since Christmas without the Kegent's
passport, unless by stealth) he will perchance come into England. " He
is a tall man with a little black beard, a coat of frisado, a black cloak of
the same, both bound about with velvet." The Queen has written to the
Deputy of Gales or his deputy about him ; and has laid for him at Andwarpe,
Graveling and all the frontiers, fearing lest he hear some inkling of the
taking of his companion.
Are now busy taking order for Henry's lymoners and wagons ; and for
his 200 hoys, and for victualling his army. It is here supposed that there
will be plenty of victuals for horse and man. The Regent has appointed
two commissaries, and desires Henry to appoint other two who can speak
French and Flemish. It is thought that the staple of victuals must be at
Graveling and St. Umbers ; and it will be begun as soon as Henry's com-
missioners come. Those appointed by the Queen had all the charge last
year when Henry's army and the Emperor's were on the frontiers; and,
here enclosed, they send a schedule of their minds. Bruxelles, 26 April.
Hoi., pp. 2. Add. Endd.
B. 0. 2. " Memoire faicte le xxiiij6 jour d'Avril a° xliiij de ce quil conviendra
communicquer avec Monsr. 1'ambassadeur du sereniss* roy d'Angleterre."
Articles showing the necessity of knowing what kind and how much
provision will be required and when, and at what place the staple shall be,
whether Gravelinghes, Sainctomer or elsewhere ; and how many wagons
will be required, remembering that there should always be from 200 to 400
wagons at the place of the staple.
French, pp. 2. Add. to the King.
26 April. 410. CHAMBERLAIN to PAGET.
E. O. The arrival and departure of this bearer was so sudden that Chamber-
lain must beg Paget to certify the King, until he can do so more largely,
that he has concluded with Mons. de Bueren for 2,000 footmen and 500
horsemen to be levied at his Highness's sould. Paid the conduct money for
the footmen ; but for the horsemen and their carts about 400J. is required,
which should be sent to Andwarpe with all diligence, for, as Bueren says.
" the time draweth fast on." Goes to Andwarpe to-morrow to borrow the
400J. among our merchants until it may be sent, and will then advertise his
proceedings more at large. Bruxelles, 26 April 1544.
HoL, pp. 2. Add. Sealed. Endd.
27 April. 411. THE PRIVY COUNCIL to [HERTFORD and LISLE].
Hatfield MS. Upon sight of the letters which your Lordships wrote to the King
rfM Nf°'r88'-i concernmg *ne victuals we have heard the bp. of Winchester and lord
MSS° Pt T Chamberlain in that behalf, who are very sorry that, either by the weight of
152.] the beef or the not spending in time of the loaf bread, there should arise
any lack or loss ; and yet they say that the quantity is such that the want of
half the beef, bread and biscuit sent from hence cannot engender lack for
the 56 days for the said 15,000 men ; — and, in proof of this, the copy of a
"rate" (tried in the King's counting house) of the supposed remainder is
86 HENRY VIII. Ml
1544.
sent herewith ; — yet they reckon not 54 pipes of beef provided in New-
castle by Shelley, as he has written. As to the loss of the beef, they think the
number is there mistaken ; for tho vessels were not packed justly with 400
pieces, but some with more and some with less, except 26 pipes provided by
;lfr. of Sandwich, and a few packed by the Sergeant of the Catery. The
ministers therein are of substance and, upon advertisement " in whose
provision the default is found," shall be called to answer ; only it is to be
remembered that, if much dried by the salt, the beef must weigh lighter
and yet contain "as much feeding and more than two pounds of fresh
beef." As to the bread, the bp. of Winchester thinks that where you were
informed of 2,800 dozens, the word dozens is a mistake, for the bread was
everywhere delivered by " castes " and not dozens, two loaves to every cast,
save from Hull, where the account is by single loaves, which Mr. Stannop
will have foreseen; so that, besides the 9,000 ami odd loaves from Hull, and
tho bread delivered at London to such as should have eaten it out of hand,
all the rest did not extend to 2,800 doz. If 2,800 cast (worth about 20/.)
has perished, the fault is in those charged to see that spent first which was
not ordered to last so long time as has now passed. A copy of the instruc-
tion which the bp. of Winchester gave therein is enclosed.
And where you see not how 5,0001. gain might be made of the victuals ;
the bp. of Winchester says he never informed the King that you might so
do, but, after communing with Mr. Novel, wrote secretly to you, my lord
Lieutenant, that whatsoever you could save therein " should be wholly your
thank and no part his." The bp. of Winchester has made a declaration,
which we caused to be examined in the countinghouse, showing that, after
great allowance for waste, the victuals uttered as valued therein should
extend to 15,000/. odd, " which is a good sum above the King's charges for
the same." The bp. being informed that herring sold there at the begin-
ning of Lent at 20.t. a barrel, which is not 4 a penny, and the provision for
the King being made at Si. a last, which is but " 5 a penny and a noble
over," thought that 4 a penny should be good cheap among so many
soldiers as should assemble at Newcastle, where it was written that there
was no other fish. If the herring are not good the King's fishmonger in
London must answer thereto. If they have waxed cheaper, the present
account makes " no great foundation of gain " upon them ; but doubtless
you will cause them, if good, to furnish the army on " the fish days, which,
after the custom of the sea in 8 weeks be 24," whereas the provision is only
for 22. The bp. also says that he never willed Nevel to sell 60 last at
Newcastle, but only showed that so much might be " spared, and converted
into beef provided there by Shelley." As to selling the beef at 2</. the
pound ; the bp. says that the King's provision made at Newcastle by Shelley
amounts to l$d. a pound, and 41. for every pipe, " which wanteth not 20*/.
of that price," and elsewhere it costs tho King more, and he thought that
this charge should be considered in its utterance. He only reminded your
Lordship of it and forbare to speak to the King, knowing that you would
take " as much as might bo taken of the soldier " to the King's profit. If
the complement of the ships agrees not with the books sent, the bp. of
Winchester is sorry if the truth of the books certified by so many honest
men is not truly answered by such as had "charge of carriage." Grene-
wich, 27 April. Sijinfd l»j Suffolk, Russell, Winchester, Westminster, St.
John, Wriothesley, Cheyne, Gage, Paget, Petre, Riche and Bakere.
In (iurdinfr's liaml, j>p. 5. t'lylcaf with address lost.
27 April. 412. THOMAS CLOTKRBOKE to MR. BOURCHIBR.
B. 0. Begs favour in his controversy with Mrs. Rawllyns. Mr. Mayor's
letter at this time will show how she is borne by the craft of the Chancellor,
266
36 HENRY VIII.
1544.
412. THOMAS CLOTERBOKE to MB. BOURCHIEB — cont.
Lytyll Payne, and Whytt, the town clerk ; and Master Dean,° too, is the
writer's "heavy master." The goods which were stayed at his suit, to
discharge his bond of 1,000 mks. for the bp. of Bristow, to the King's
use, her friends would now have for the bp. of Gloucester. The writer
would thus lose 100J. and more ; but his trust is in God and the King's
Council. Gloucester, 27 April.
HoL, p. 1. Add. : " To the right worshipful Master Bowchour, auditor,
in Wodestrete in London." Sealed.
27 April. 413. The EXPEDITION against SCOTLAND.
R- 0. Hertford's warrant to Sadler to pay Charles Howarde, captain of
100 of Sir Thomas Hilton's men, 8 days' wages, himself at 4s., petty captain
at 2s., and men at Gd., from 26 to 28 April. Tynemouth, 27 April
86 Hen. VIII. Signed.
Signed as received by Howard the same day.
P.'l.
R. 0. 2. The like to pay George Stafford, conduct money, for himself at 4</.
the mile, his petty captain at 2d. and 60 men at £d., from Kyrkbemorsyd,
Yorks. to Newcastle upon Tyne, 60 miles. Newcastle, 27 April 36
Henry VIII. Signed.
Signed as received by Stafford the same day.
P. 1.
27 April. 414. HERTFORD to the MASTER OF MORTON and DAVID DOUGLAS.
Perceives by theirs of the 23rd that they intend to perform their
promise to deliver Temptallen when the King's army arrives, thinking that
to deliver it before might be the death of the earl of Anguishe, their uncle,
their father and other friends in Scotland. Warns them that if persuaded
to deliver the castle to the Governor and Cardinal they will shortly be
entrapped like others, to the destruction of their uncle, father and all their
friends ; whereas if they keep it and deliver it to the King's army they will
preserve their friends and benefit themselves. Learns, since the receipt of
their letter, that the Governor and Cardinal have compelled their uncle and
father to sign a bill for delivery of the castle to the abbot of Pasly ; and also
that the Governor has summoned Lenoux, Angus, Glencarn and Sir Geo.
Douglas "of treason to underly the law the vijth of May, and that the
abbot of Pasly shall besiege Temptallon ; which if he do, and you keep it
but viij days, I will promise you that I will relieve you in spite of the
Governor and Cardinal and all the power of Scotland." Tynmouth,
27 April.
P.8. — If they lack men in the mean time, will furnish them by sea or
land as they shall desire.
C°py> PP- 2- Endd. : The copie of the 1. Lieutenantes lettere to David
Dowglas and James Dowglas, master of Morton, Sir George Dowglas sonnes.
2. Original draft of the above, corrected by Hertford, noted in Hamilton
Papers, II., p. 724.
415. QUEEN MARY OF HUNGARY to the DEPUTY OF CALAIS.
A traitorf lately apprehended accuses an Italian named Octavien,
having his abode in Antwerp in one of the houses of Hugues Moreau called
Jehan de Bourgoingne, of intelligence in France, and [says] that he is in
Add. MS.
32,654, f. 159.
B. M.
Hamilton
Papers,
ii., No. 226.
Longleat MS.
27 April.
E. 0.
* Apparently the dean of Gloucester, William Jennings. f ^a Chapelle.
l.-.ll.
»; IIKNKY Vlll.
267
Calais or England to learn news. He is fairly tall, with full visage and
a little blackish beard, wears a black capo ana a black coat bordered with
velvet, and has bought two Spanish horses to take them to Calais.' Writes
this that he may bo apprehended and dealt with us convenient. Brussels,
27 April 1544. NI«/M«V/: Marie. Cmmtmiftud: Despleghem.
French, ji. I. Add. Staled. Kntld.
28 April. 416. The EXPEDITION against SCOTLAND.
Add. MS.
32,654, f. 100.
B. M.
Hamilton
Papers,
ii., No. 227.
Add. MS.
32,654, f. 162.
B. M.
Hamilton
Papers,
U..NO. 'iTt -2).
Names of the wafters appointed: — (1) For the vaward (viz., the
Pauncyt, Minion. Siralloice, Sabian of Ipswich, John hlrantjelitt, (iallyt
Sulitill and Harwodde's bark of Callayes attending the Pauncy?). (2) For
the Battle (Sicei>cstakf, Sicannc of Hambrughe, Mary (trace, Klzabtht of
Lynne, Cumberforde's ship). For the rearward ((treats (iallye, Gillian of
Dartemouthe, Peter of Foye, Antony Fulfonl and Hark I H reify).
Orders taken at Shelys within Tynmouthe Haven 28 April 86 Hen. VIII. ,
by the earl of Hertford, Great Chamberlain of England, lieutenant in the
North, and captain-general of the army against Scotland, viz., seven
numbered articles appointing all to be on shipboard ready to weigh anchor
at the first propice wind ; the flags and lights to be carried by the lord
Admiral in the vaward, the lord Lieutenant in the battle, and the earl of
Shrowisbury, captain of the rearward ; the signals to be made by the lord
Lieutenant to summon other captains on board his ship ; and that any
ship stayed by weather or other cause shall follow into tho Frythe, and all
boats shall be prepared for landing.
Pp. 4.
2. An order for tho army, with the names of " officers to be appointed "
written in Hertford's hand in the margin, viz. : — Chieftain of the vawarde
(in manjin : my lord Admiral), chieftain of the rearward (the earl of
Shrousbery), treasurer of tho wars (Sir Ralph Sadelar), knight marshal (Sir
Rise Mansnld), provost marshal (Cunstabull), master of tho ordnances (Sir
Chr. Moris), captain of the pioneers (Le), captain of the scow to (Sir Ant.
Hungarfort). Seven captains successively to have the rule of the watch
(wo ti'ames). One principal man to have charge of the victuals " that the
soldiers may have it for their money" (Nevell). One to bring the victuals
to the market and order such others as come to the market (Goure and
Evcrod).
Order for the landing of 12,000 men (hackbutters, archers, pikes, and
bills) ; and of 4 fawcons, 6 fawconettes and 12 close waggons "before we
march."
Order for the landing of 12,000 at two places " at one instant, as near as
they can togethers."
Pp.8.
28 April. 417. WHARTON and BOWES to ROBERT MAXWELL.
Longleat MS.
Hamilton
Papers,
n., p. 727.
Divers Englishmen are, this 28 April, taken by Scotsmen under his
assurance, as John Musgrave of Bewcastle by Davie Yrwen of Trailtrowe
and Robin Yrwen, Jenkyn's brother, or Willie Bell; and others are in the
hands of the Yrwens, Bells and others in the said assurance. Require him
to send them hither according to his promise upon taking the assurance,
and Wharton will likewise order such of his as are taken. Carlisle, 28 April,
at night.
Copy.
268 . 86 HENRY VIII.
1544.
28 April. 418. MARY OF GUISE to CHRISTIAN III.
Wegener's Understanding that the Governor and lords of this Kingdom are
er iv6t259 sending to him John Hay, their ambassador, writes to show him that their
affairs, ever since the death of the King her husband, have been much
troubled by the intrigues of the King of England, and the French King
has been anxious to aid them, even for his own sake. Hopes that Christian,
too, will help them owing to his friendship with the King of France and
his relationship to the Queen her daughter. Streling, 28 April 1544.
French.
28 April. 419. CHAMBERLAIN to the COUNCIL.
R- °- Upon the King's command to conclude with Mons. de Bueren for
the 2,000 footmen, and now for 500 horsemen more as recompense for
Bueren's goodwill ; has declared the Council's intent to Bueren, who thanks
the King. Has concluded the enclosed articles, signed with Bueren's own
hand, and delivered him the money for the conduct of the footmen. About
400Z. st. is required for the conduct of the 500 horsemen and their carts,
wherein the writer has travailed for the King's advantage and sees that, after
Landenberghe's rate, about 3,400 florins are saved. Footmen are to have
4 Philippus a month, i.e. 5 fl. of 20 stivers, which, rated in sterling money, is
12.s. 6</. The amount for horsemen is not fixed, but to be as the Emperor
gives. Has signed and delivered to Bueren one counterpane of the articles,
and received the other signed by him ; and now he desires with speed to
have the King's letters of " reteindure " according to the enclosed minute.
He promises earnestly to be at Ayre, 20 June next, with his whole force both
at the Emperor's sould and the King's. The distance between Boisleduc
and Ayre being about 50 leagues, urged him to foresee that the King was not
further charged than need required; and so he appointed the muster to be
at Boisleduc the 21st or 22nd May. Told him that seemed " too rath," and
would cost 12 or 15 days' wages in vain ; for the men would be at Ayre 15
days too rath, and so both waste money and spread a bruit which might
"give th'enemies advice of his Majesty's pretence and purpose." Bueren
answered that he had liever appoint "soldiers and men of light sort"
ten or fifteen days before he needed them ; for, after their arrival at
Boisleduc, he that shall take the musters may delay his coming two or
three days, and the muster will occupy five or six days in taking, "and they
shall not enter in sould till all be taken"; the 2,000 footmen which the
Regent has commissioned him to levy at the Emperor's sould he has
appointed to muster, 4 or 5 leagues from Boisleduc, on 15 May, and so
rather charges the Emperor than the King. He desires the King to send
one to take the musters and pay a month's wages beforehand; for, as they
are to have "sundry weapons according to the covenants," some of them
must buy their weapons ; many footmen who served last year with hand-
gun must now lay it aside and buy pike or halbert, and horsemen who
served with short handgun and boar spear must serve with lances, according
to the King's request. These mutations, he says, will require time. As for
the horsemen, Bueren desires the King to write to Mr. Wutton to send from
thence the entertainment given by the Emperor. He says that for the
horsemen at the Emperor's sould, the Regent has appointed him the best
bands of these Low parts, but will not yet resolve where they shall join
him ; which, he judges, will be about Lisle, as she has appointed the
musters about 8 May. As for the extraordinary pays of the hault officers,
the Regent will have the King pay the one half and the Emperor the other,
because the numbers of footmen are equal. As to the King's pleasure to
make Bueren "his Highness's procurer at the feast of the Towzon," if the
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36 HENRY VIII.
King will send him procuration he will serve; but he thinks that the
Emperor will not keep the feast at this time. On coming hither yesternight,
sought to borrow the aforesaid 4001. to deliver to Hut-run, who departs
hence within two days ; but could not get it "by reason the payments of the
Mart are past." Begs that it may be sent hither with all diligence. Here
are no occurronts which the King does not know with more certainty from
elsewhere. Andwarpe, 28 April 161 i.
l., pi>. 8. Add. Endd.
28 April. 420. CHAMBERLAIN to PAOET.
R. O. Begs him to give order for the 4001. st. for the conduct money of
Mons. de Bueren's 500 horsemen and jointly with it for the King's letter
of " reteindure." Bueren also desires to know the King's colours and
device, to set them in his banners and liveries. Mr. Vaughan is returning
and will be here in six or eight days ; by which time the writer will be done
with Bueren. Begs therefore to know whether to return home. Has
written more largely to the Council. Andwarpe, 28 April 1544.
Hoi., pp. 2. Add. Endd.
28 April. 421. CHAMBERLAIN to PAOET.
R. O. After closing " these other letters," arrived a messenger with a
letter, from Bruxelles, from Mons. do Bueren, for money. Hod to return
the messenger, praying him to borrow it and the writer would see it repaid
within ten days. Begs order herein with great diligence. Buren writes
that he has been with the Regent to know where the horsemen at her
appointment should join the rest that he leads, but she will not yet resolve
therein. Sends herewith the names of the bands of horsemen appointed
by her. Andwarpe, 28 April 1544, at 7 p.m.
HoL, r. 1. Add. Kndd.
28 April. 422. DONNA MARIA OF ARRAOON to PRINCESS MARY.
Cal. of
Cecil MSS.
1't. i.. 163.
Has heard from the bearer of this letter, Captain I '.. that she is very
fond of Spanish gloves, and takes the liberty of sending some, which she
hopes will suit her Highness, Ac. — Bnllameda, 28 April 1544.
i /'. Spanish.
29 April. 423. The EXPEDITION against SCOTLAND.
R. O. Hertford's warrant to Sadler to pay Ric. Bowes, captain of 100 men,
8 days' wages, himself at 4*., petty captain at 2*. and men at G>L, from 26
to 28 April. Newcastle 29 April, 86 Hen. VIII. Signed.
Signed as received by Bowes the same day.
P. 1.
29 April. 424. ROBERT MAXWELL to WHARTON and BOWKS.
Longleat MB.
Hamilton
Papers,
n., p. 727.
Perceives by a letter of theirs that certain Englishmen are taken
prisoners this last 28 April, in special Jak of Musgraif. Was in Dumfres
at the time and knows nothing of the matter, but if they will send to Loth-
mabane next Thursday he will show them who are taken and by whom.
Dumfres, 29 April.
Copy.
270 36 HENRY VIII.
1544.
29 April. 425. CHAMBERLAIN to PAGET.
K 0. Wrote yesterday of his proceedings and conclusion with Mons. de
Bueren and that he could not here borrow sufficient conduct money for the
horsemen. Has now borrowed upon small interest 200Z. and is promised
the rest if debts can be got in, but has given bond to repay it in ten days.
Begs that order may be taken to repay it. Andwarpe, 29 April 1544.
" The merchants here have news, by the way of France, that the Cardinal
of Ferrara is gone with xx*' horse in post to the Venetians," as men con-
jecture, " to require them to declare them selves."
HoL, p. 1. Add. Sealed. Endd.
29 April. 426. The Swiss to the DIET OF SPIRES.
R. 0. Learnt by their letters dated 7 April at Spires that the French king
was commonly said to be confederate with the Turk, and that the Swiss, as
partners with the French king, were; with the Turk and French king,
hindering the Emperor's efforts against the Turk. The Lords summoned
the soldiers and enquired whether they knew any confederacy between the
Turk and the French king, or had seen any Turks in the French camps ;
and they answered that there was not even a suspicion of such a thing.
The Lords also signified the report to the French king, who answered, that
he had sent an honorable embassy to the Diet of Spires to disprove these
calumnies, but it was denied safe-conduct. The Lords desire that the war
between the Emperor and French king, which endangers both the Empire
and all Christendom, may be appeased ; and they would have the Electors
and Princes use their persuasions that the King's said ambassadors may
have access to the Diet, and, having heard the allegations on both sides,
reduce the monarchs to peace, so that a joint attack may be made on the
Turk ; and if the Lords are thought worthy to be mediators in this, they
will spare no labour therein. Dated 29 April.
Subscribed : Civitates et territoria tredecim pagorum apud Helvetios con-
federatorum.
Lat. Copy in Mont's hand, pp. 2. Headed : " Sensus litterarum ex
conventu apud Helvetios habito, in comitia Spirensia 1 die Maii missarum,
quibus respondent scripto Principum."
29 April. 427. CHARLES V. to CHAPUYS.
K- 0- Has received his letters of the 21s£ and heard the particulars of what he
[Spanish wrote to Granvelle, and as to Captain Seckinghen, of whom the King of
vii 77 l' England does not icish to make use ; and what the Kiny said therein to Chapuys
(and his ministers and ambassadors had likewise said to the Emperor), and
especially that the cause was Seckinghen' s unwillingness and distrust of payment
and the report that he was not qualified for such a charge ; and, finally, that if
the Emperor had promised the condition to Seckimjhen, the King would rather
lose the 2,000 fl. delivered by his ambassador. Has answered, and made
Chandvelle answer, that he firmly believes that the King would have been well
served by Seckinghen, who for experience and worth was these two years past
preferred (and his brother also) by the Queen of Hungary to the other captains
of Germany and pensioned, and the Emperor would have given him charge of
Jive ensigns for this icar but that he thought to do a good turn for tJte King ; and
that, as to the assurance of the pay of the horsemen, it is demanded of the
Emperor himself, wJio has had to g ire his signature to it; and, finally, that the
Emperor acted with good intention, in fear lest the King should lose the said
horsemen ; and, because he had promised the said condition, telling the
Ambassador that there would be no reason to return the said sum, and that he
86 HENRY VIII.
271
1544.
' n-liat the Ambassador $ai<l of it (nho hoirevtr aftfneards questioned
fiim tltis point, trim •••miinm-d it). Advertises < 'hapuys of' this in
that he way aijain justify tin affair there, ami notify Imir it is taken,
tusurimj the Kimj that the l-'.mpcmr will yladly farnur his captains fur the
misin<i i>f the until ImrxetiK n. Touching the Italians reported to be come
into France, Chapuys answered truly. There was a bruit of the ships from
Marseilles, but it has cooled. As to the Duke of Alburquerquo, Chapuys
has already received the answer, and the letters for the Duke. Is sure that
ho will satisfy the King's expectation. The gentleman by whom the
Marquis del Gasto was to write particulars of Piedmont and Lombardy is
not yet come. Has indeed learnt that the French felt the last combat so
much that they have not yet moved ; and those of Carrignan are resolved
to hold out and have still victuals for a month and a half. As to the
declaration against Scotland, refers to his sister, to whom he writes amply.
The lady of Egraond has represented how the English, last year, burnt
her lands in France, and, fearing that they may do the same this year, has
begged that Chapuys may represent it to the King. Chapuys shall speak
to the King to have regard therein and also to the Emperor's other subjects,
especially when the armies march, for it would not befit the mutual amity ;
and the damage is the Emperor's, whose subjects suffer enough from the
enemies, besides exposing body and goods for the common enterprise.
Spire, 29 April 1644.
Fr. Modern transiript of the original minute (partly in cipher) at Vienna,
pp. 8.
30 April. 428. HENRY VIII. to CHARLES V.
K- °- Received his letter and credence by Chantonnay, showing his affection
St. 1' , ix. 666. to a<ivance the common affair. Will not fail to act reciprocally ; and
Chantonnny will declare the state of the armada (arim'c) which is being
prepared, in accordance with the last capitulation made with Don Francesco
de Gonsaga, viceroy of Sicily.
l-'irnch. Draft corrected by Vanet, pp. 2. Kndd. : Mynute of the K's
Ma"1* 1're to th'Empereur xxx" Aprilis 1544.
Vienna MS.
80 April,
u. o.
80 April.
R. o.
[Spanish
Calendar,
vu. 79.]
2. Original letter of which the above is the draft.
Calendar, Vol. vii., No. 78.
429. CHAPUYS to CHARLES V.
Described in Spanish
Mons. de Chantonnay, the bearer, will report all that has happened
since his last. Thanks for gift of the abbey of Saiuct Angello in Sicily.
/•>. Modern note (headed " 1544 April 80 ") of original holograph letter
at Vienna, p. 1.
here.
430. CHAPUYS to the QUEEN OF HUNGARY.
Mons. de Chantonnay, the bearer, will report all that has happened
Fr. Xote of original at Vienna, //«////-./ : 1644 Avril 80.
80 April. 431. CHARLES LORD MOUNTJOY.
Harl. 78, f. 18.
B. M.
His testament, setting forth his epitaph in case he be slain in
war ; instituting two lectures for two years after his death for the youth of
the parish of Westborrowo under Playne. Provisions (after payment of his
wife's dower) for his younger sons for 16 years out of Barton, Derbs. and
272
36 HENRY VIII.
Add. MS.
32,654. f. 16^
B. M.
Hamilton
Papers,
n., No. 228.
1544.
431. CHARLES LORD MOUNTJOY — cont.
Spytesbury, Dors. Kesiduary payments to his cousin Bic. Blotmt &c.
Household stuff at Browke to his wife. Bequests to his sons, Francis and
William, to my lord of St. John's and Mr. Chancellor of the Tenth, Mr.
Baker. Executors, Sir Wm. Petre, "nay brother John Browne and my cousin
Richard Blounte." Further bequests to servants, to "James Blounte my
eldest son Ac. Schedule of debts owing to him and goods in hand at the
time of his going into France, 30 April 36 Hen. VIIL Signatures copied.
Pp. 11.
80 April. 432. HERTFORD, LISLE and SADLER to HENRY VIII.
Hertford has received letters of the 26th from the Council, showing
e ^mS approves his proceedings, but that they were in doubt whether
the former determination for the warden of the West Marches to burn
Jedworth while the wardens of the East and Middle burnt Hadington
still continued, now that the wardens of the East and Middle with
3,500 men were to meet the army at Edinburgh. It was determined
that, as Hadington was burnt, Hawike should be burnt, but not
Jedworth, and that determination continues ; and Hertford intends, in
his return, to make some honest account of Jedworth if time will serve.
As to keeping Temptallen and other places, he will do his best, and will
accomplish the devices written in the King's own hand in the platte of
Temptallen. For provision on the Borders of victuals for the army in its
return, and for small barks to carry letters and other things, order shall be
taken. The Pauncye, Gret Gallye and Srvallowe were not driven into
Humber, as was thought ; but the lord Admiral learns, by a crayer which
he sent out with victuals for them, that they and two other men of war, of
the five left in charge of Wm. Woodhouse, still keep aloof in the seas
before this coast ready to sail with the fleet. Enclose advertisements
received yesterday from lord Wharton. Kept this despatch since yesterday,
hoping that the wind would serve to blow them out of this haven. Sheles,
on board the Rose Lyon, 30 April. Signed.
Pp. 8. Add. Endd. 1544.
Longleat MS. 2. Original draft of the above, mainly in Sadler's hand, noted in
Hamilton Papers, II., p. 724.
30 April. 433. ROBERT MAXWELL to WHARTON.
Longleat MS.
Hamilton
Papers,
n., p. 727.
After sight of Wharton's writing, found John of Musgraif in the
laird of Holmendes house, taken by David Yrwen the laird's servant; and
brought him to Lothmabane, where he is at liberty. Whereas Wharton
desires him to enter at Carlill this next Friday, he cannot now be absent
without utter ruin of his father's affairs ; for he has word from Court and
from inland friends that "they" give him fair words but intend his utter
destruction. Begs Wharton to accept his excuse. Lothmabane, 30 April.
Sends this by Wharton's servant Hugh Kichin.
Copy.
30 April. 434. MARY QUEEN OF SCOTS to CHARLES V.
Royal MS. Although in great things rumor forestalls diligence, she would not
18 B. vi. 1636. have failed last year, had she known him to be in Spain, Italy or any certain
E BR 8 pla06 m Germany, to inform him of her father's death, who all his life
n. 199. " admired the Emperor's virtues, and at his death exhorted the assembled
princes of the realm to observe the league (renewed a few years before) with
86 HENRY VIII. 278
15-11.
the House of Burgundy and to return as soon as possible the ornament of
the Order of the Golden Fleece. Soon afterwards, her tutorship and the
administration of the realm was committed to James, earl of Arran, who
sends this knight, Sir David Lindesay of the Mount, her chief herald, from
the midst of internal and external dissensions, to convey to the Emperor her
father's last eulogy and the insignia of the Order, and to offer, on behalf of
the Governor and Princes of the realm, to keep the league with him.
Stirling, 80 April 1544.°
Lat. ('"]>>>, pp. 2.
Epp. Beg. So., 2. Commission of Mary Queen of Scots, with the consent and authority
n. 196. of James earl of Arran, Governor, to Sir David Lindesay of the Mount, Lion
king of arms, to carry back to the Emperor the order and book of statutes
of the Order of the Golden Fleece sent to her father James late king of
Scots. Edinburgh, - (blank) day of- - (blank), 1644, 2 Mary.
iMt.
80 April. 435. MARY QUEEN OF SCOTS to QUEEN MARY OF HUNGARY.
Royal MS. Bearer, Sir Walter Lyndsay, preceptor of Torfichin, is sent to return
18 ^B^li 167 *"ne i'w*'f/wt'fl °f ^no Golden Fleece which the writer's father received from
the Emperor ten years ago, and to show that the Governor Arran and
nobility intend to preserve the league with the House of Burgundy. Hears
that several Scottish ships are detained in her ports and some have been
piratically taken at sea by her subjects, but is sure this is not done by her
authority nor at the demand of their enemies. Begs that they may be
restored. Stirling (siyneil by the O'oivmor), 80 April 1544.
Lat. Copy, pp. 2.
80 April. 436. MARY QUEEN OF SCOTS to the LORD OF VERB (Van-arum).
Royal MS. The Governor, Arran, was a few months ago informed that several
18 B. n. 168. Scottish ships were detained at Vero and elsewhere in Flanders and some
taken at sea by the Emperor's subjects, and has sent bearer, Sir Walter
Lyndsay, knight of Jerusalem, to the Emperor and the Queen of Hungary.
As her father used to apply to his father in cases of injury to Scottish
merchants, so she applies to him. Stirling (siyned by the tiorernor), 80
April 1544.
Lat. Copy, p. 1.
80 April. 437. MARY QUEEN OF SCOTS to CHRISTIAN III.
Royal MS. For two years Scotland has laboured in external and internal wars
18 B. vi. 164. and in dissensions, so that James earl of Arran, tutor of her and of the
EPP Rec So rea^in» covdti not earlier inform him of its grave state. Indeed, Arran would
n. 2oi. " rather that Christian might congratulate than commiserate ; but, as there is
no appearance of more peaceful times, her tutor sends (out of the midst of
wars and civil dissension) this John Hay, his kinsman and sen-ant, for
whom she begs credence. Edinburgh, 80 April 1544.
Lo*. Copy, p. 1.
Royal MS. 2. Instructions for John Hay, ambassador to Christian III., king of
18 ^V\r1^5' Denmark, from Mary Queen of Scots and her tutor Arran.
Epp Reg So Having delivered the Queen's letters, he shall salute the King and his
ii. 203. " Queen and all the princes of the Danes in the name of the Queen and
•Date, except of place, omitted in Epp. Reg. Be.
21716 •
274 36 HENRY VIII.
1544.
437. MARY QUEEN OF SCOTS to CHRISTIAN III. — cont.
Governor and Scottish princes, and signify that the Queen, for her age of
15 months, is vigorous in mind and body. He shall then show that the
late King always was well affected to the King of the Danes and regretted
at his death that he had never been able to show his love ; that at his death
Arran was appointed tutor of the little Queen and of the realm and
designated heir of the realm if anything should happen to her ; and that
Arran is studious to preserve the amity and league which the Scots have
had with the Danes. This done, he shall tell how the King of the English
craftily solicited the late King his nephew to betray the most ancient amity
and league of the Scots with the French, and, failing, sent a fleet of 40
ships to vex the coast of Scotland, two years ago, and at the same time a
land army of 40,000 foot which, (blank) Oct., the late King repulsed
over the Tweed. Then, about the end of November, the late King sent
10,000 men into the West of England, in which raid some of the
Scottish nobles and barons were captured by the English and led
to London, where, until Epiphany, they were treated more honorably
than became captives. Meanwhile, in December, the late King
died. The earl of Angus and his brother, Scottish princes who
were condemned for treason and had been for fifteen years honorably
maintained by the King of England to the hurt of the Scots, together
with the aforesaid captive nobles, the King of the English thereupon
permitted to return to Scotland free and with gifts and a promise to make
peace. In return, the exiles and captive nobles promised " se curaturos
pacta pacis et leges matrimonii ineundi inter illustrissimam nostram
Reginam etEduardum Valliae Principem, Angloruna Regis primogenitum."
Their delivery and agreement for the future marriage still unknown in
Scotland, the Governor in Parliament restored the aforesaid earl and his
brother to their honours and lands ; and then, on the return into Scotland
of them and the captives, ambassadors were sent to England for the peace
and marriage, which was concluded in the beginning of July on condition
that before September the contract should be made absolute and the deeds
exchanged. Returning to Scotland the ambassadors reported that this
peace was published in London and other English towns, and the Governor
thereupon published it in Scotland ; and, relying upon it, many ships laden
for France and Flanders left Scottish ports in the month of August, but
were driven by weather into English ports, where at first they were well
treated, but, shortly after, by the King's command, seized, and the merchan-
dise sold. Nevertheless, at the appointed time, viz., the beginning of
September, the Governor sent the ratification (diploma) of the peace and
marriage to the King of the English ; but that King refused to deliver his
in return. And so by seizing the ships and merchandise and by refusing
his deed of confirmation he openly broke the peace. The peace being thus
broken, the Scots in December following solemnly annulled the contract of
peace and marriage, which was only made in the hope of perpetual peace
(but the King of the English trusts much more to fomenting the dissen-
sions of the Scots than to the marriage). The Governor and all orders of
the Scots have, however, omitted no occasion of reconciliation, sending
heralds to the King of England asking for safe-conduct for ambassadors to
treat of peace.
These things being so, the Governor and princes of the Scots are sure
that the King of the Danes will protect his little kinswoman and her realm
against their inhuman enemy who seeks to enslave them. And, that the
enemies of the Scots may be deterred by the greater number of their
friends, the King of the Danes is to be persuaded to renew the old treaty
which was between the Scots and the kings of the Norwegians (and the
86 HENRY VIII ft*
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ambassador is to present his commission for this). This renewal is desired
because it is certain that the confederacy entered into a few yean ago
between the King of the Danes and the Most Christian King of the French,
which the King of Scots joined, will endure for ever. As the said Norwegian
treaty stipulates that either king shall assist the other against all enemies, the
Kin;? of the Danes is to be exhorted to lend seasonable aid against the King
of the English, and to license the townsmen of Edinburgh and otln-r
Scottish merchants to purchase artillery and gunpowder, and also provisions,
of which in Scotland is great scarcity. If such things cannot be purchased
there, the King is to be asked to give the merchants letters of commendation
to his allies.
Finally, he is to be asked to send his military advice, which alone the
Scots have determined to follow.
Lat. ^ '<>i>i/, />». 6.
438. The COUNT OF BURBN.
R- °- Letters patent retaining the count of Bueren, as chief captain of 500
horse and 2,000 foot, to serve anywhere (save against the Emperor and the
Empire) upon conditions articled between Bueren and the King's commissary,
Thomas Chamberlin. - (blank) day of - —(blank) 1644.
tretich. l>raft, p. 1. Kiuld. : Copie of the Kinges Ma^ 1're of retaindre
to Monsr. do Bueren.
— April. 439. The PATRIARCH OF AQUILEIA to MARY OF GUISE.
BalcarresMS. Writes on leaving the realm to excuse his not having done her such
iv- 79. agreeable service as the Pope desired. Would have done so with all his
powers, but has had no opportunity in Scotland. " De Lislebourc le -- °
dapvril, 1544." $iyned: M. Patr'cha.
Fr., p. 1. Add. : Queen of Scotland. Kndd.: M. lo Patriarche
Daquilee(?).
440. JOHN WENTWORTH, Sheriff of Essex,! to THOS. JOSTLYN,
ESQ.
R- O. Has received a letter from the Council, commanding him to deliver
certain letters from the King to sundry gentlemen. Understands that he
has received one by John Debnam, the King's pursuivant. Encloses
however a copy of a schedule which he was also commanded to send, and
informs him that he must be in readiness at one day's warning. Siyned :
" By me, John Wentworth, Shryve of Essex."
Every footman to have a coat of blue cloth guarded with red,
made like the footmen's coats at London, to serve his Majesty in this
journey. The left sleeve to be trimmed as the Captain pleases, but no silk
to be worn on the guard except on that sleeve. Yeoman not to wear any
silk. Neither gentleman nor yeoman to wear any badge. Every man to
provide hose for all his men. The right hose red, the left blue, with a red
stripe of 8 fingers' breadth on the outside from the stocks downwards.
Every man to have an arming doublet of fustian or canvas, and a cap to
put his scull or sallett in, " after such fashion as I have devised." Any
number of such caps can be had from William Capper, within Ludgate, at
8d. a piece.
P. 1. Add. Endd.
• Blank in MS.
f Sheriff from NOT. 1543 to 1544.
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441. AUGMENTATIONS.
[A Messenger's bill for going the following journeys.]
From London to Mr. Kenys, 100 miles ; to Mr. Bus, 20 miles ; to
Thos. Warton, 16 miles ; to Bery, 45 miles ; to Cambryge, 20 miles ; to
Huntyngton, 12 miles; to Notynghame, 30 miles; to Sir Wm. Bassett, 38
miles ; to Darbe, 18 miles ; to Stafford, 33 miles ; to Dudle Castell, 25
miles ; to Wysseter, 38 miles ; to Glosseter, 23 miles ; to Sir Nicholas
Poyns, 29 miles ; to Sir Jobn Senlowe, 38 miles ; to Master Wyndam of
Orcbarde (Chard), 49 miles ; to Tanton, 13 miles ; to Exeter, 25 miles ;
to Bowkeland and back, 60 miles ; from Exeter " to Mr. Colles house " and
back, 72 miles ; from Exeter to Myton and back, 82 miles ; to Mr. Hewe
Stuckele and back, 52 miles ; to John Eygway of Newton Abbot and back,
50 miles ; from Exeter to Orcharde and back, 44 miles, and Orchard to
London, 130 miles.
Total, 2,017 miles. At Id. a mile, 8li, 8s. Id. Whereof received in
prest, 4Z.
Note by Sir Kychard Kyche, requesting Mr. Edward Northe, treasurer
of the Court of Augmentations, to pay the residue.
Note by Northe, ordering William Burnell to pay this 4Z. 8s. Id. to John
Wade.
P. 1.
442.
GRANTS IN APKIL 1544, 35 HENRY VIII.
1. Philip Hobby. Grant, in fee, of the
house, &c., of the late priory of Torkesey,
Line., the manor of Torkesey, the rectories
and advowsons of the vicarages of Torkesey __
and Wykkenbee and all possessions of the *
priory in Torkesey, Herwyke, Laghterton,
Willingham. Stowen, Richeston, Wykenby
and Lincoln, Line., in Sombee. Clifton,
Hampton, Gotham. Betforde, and Sturton,
Notts, in Addingfltt, Yorks., or elsewhere ;
which premises were granted to him in
tail male by pat. of 9 March 30 Henry VIII.
Also grant, in fee, for 30L, of Shrawnell
Eark in the parishes of Badsey within the
)rdship of Aldyngton, Wore., with a
lodge and meadow enclosed within it and
woods called Shrawnell Hill, — Evesham ;
also the buildings called le Receite, and all
other buildings within the site of Evesham
mon. in which the records of the monastery
used to remain, the buildings known as
lez Stewardes lodginges and the dovecot
and garden attached to them, a sheep-cot
containing 14 " lez beyes," with a curtilage
adjoining beside the town of Eveshame, in
St. Laurence's parish, Wore., and a close
called le Shepehouse Close alias le Lammes
Close in St. Laurence parish, late in
tenure of John Affayre and now of the
said Philip ; also the reversion of a gate
within the site of Evesham mon. called
Barton Gate, with a dovecot constructed
above it, and a garden called le Hynde
Garden, and a house called le Storehouse
(abutting on the towej: of the monastery
gate on the north and the granary on the
south and on the house called the Almeri
on the west', granted for life to Ph.
Hafford, late abbot of Eveshame, by pat.
16 Feb. 31 Hen. VIII. ; also reversion of
a kitchen, a garden, a little curtilage, a
house called le Taylours house or le
Apple house, a little orchard called Calves
Crofte and a pond within Evesham park,
granted for life to one Clement Lyche-
felde ; also reversion of a chamber called
le Chamberer's chamber (abutting upon
ponds called th'Abbottes Poles on the
east, le Basse Courte on the west, le
Abbottes garden on the south and the
building called Princes Chappell Cham-
ber on the north), also granted to the
said Clement for life ; also reversion of
buildings called Doctor Pryne lodging,
with gardens, &c. , granted for life to one
Dr. Pryne or Prince ; and all buildings,
gardens, &c., within the site of Evesham
mon , except the houses called le Almerye
and gardens, &c.. granted with them for
life to the said Ph. Hafforde, and except
bells and leaden roofs. Westm., 15 March
35 Henry VHI. Del. Westm., 3 April.—
P.S. Pat. p. 9, m. 30.
2. Wm. Poley and Alice Shaa, his
wife. Livery of lands of the said Alice, d.
and h. of Edm. Shaa, dec. Del. Westm.,
4 April 35 Hen. VIII.— S.B. (Signed by
Wm. lord St. John, J. Hynde and John
Sewiter.) Pat. p. 11. m. 19.
3. Ric. Darington, one of the King's
footmen. Lease of the site, &c., of the
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manor of Market Orton, Hull., late in
tenure of Robt. Ryae and of the said Kir.,
parcel of possessions of Gertrude Court-
ney, late marchioness of Exeter, attainted ;
for 21 years; at 100*. rent and 2(W.
increase. Del. Westm.. 7 April '• anno
snbscripto."— 8.B. ( signed /»// Daitnre.
S-nithiccll <nnl M, ,/lf. I', it. f. 15, HI. L'3.
4. Moninoutli. — CommisHion to Thos.
Morgan, Matth. Herbart and Walt, ap
Robart to make inq. p. m. on the lands
and heir of Miles ap Harry, who died
a minor in the King's custody. Wcstiu.,
8 April. Pat. 35 lien. Vlll.,p. 11, m.
16d.
6. John Hamonde, Thos. Maynardc,
Bic. Eve and Robt. Alyne. Grant, in fee.
for CO/ 9«. 'M., of the reversion of three
messuages (tenants named) in the parish
of St. Katharine Christchurche, London,
two messuages i tenants named) in the
parish of St. Alban in Woodstreto, London,
and six other messuages (tenants named;
in the parish of St. Katharine C'hri-t-
churche, — Dertforde mon., Kent ; and six
messuages (tenants named) in the parishes
of St. Clement and St. Andrew Under-
shafte in the city of London, — Stratford
Lamjthornt ; all which premises were
granted by pat. 28 Aug. 34 Hen. VIII.
to Alice Cornewalles. wife of Edw. Corne-
walles, for life. Also grant of all the
premises. Westm., 28 March 35 Hen.
VIII. Del. Westm., 8 April.— P.S. Pat
p. 15, m. 30.
6. Edm. Martyn. To be clerk of the
Crown of Chancery. On surrender by Sir
Thomas Pope and John Lucas of letters
patent granting the office to them, vice
Ralph Pexsall. Del. Westm., 9 April 35
Hen. VUI.— S.B. Pat. p. 15, m. «.
7. Jehan Starell, Wm. Horsey, Thos.
Faschin. John Barley. John Calo, Wm.
Webbe. Anthony de Villa Franca and
Edm. Gates. Licence (at the suit of the
earl of Hertford) to export 1.000 tons of
woollen cloth to the Isle of Jersey. Also
licence to Mich, de Carys. Guillaume de
Paris, Baynolde de Meyson Graunt, John
de Beauvoyr. Michael Godart. Jehan le
Moyne, Mace Noell, Mathelin le Moyne,
Vyncent Noblet, Nic. Lissey, Jehan bios-
soono, Fowket Lestike, Jaqnes le Fer,
and John Groult. Frenchmen, to bring
to the said Isle in unarmed ships, during
the 'present war with the French king,
1,000 tons of canvas, dolas, lokoram,
olrons, crestclothe. and poldavys, deliver
the same to the said Jehan Starell. etc.,
and carry away 1,000 tons of woollen
cloth, tin and lead. Westm.. 22 March
35 Hen. VIII. M. Westm., 10 April.—
P.S. French roll 30 Hen. VIII.. m. 1.
8. Fras. Broughton, one of the King's
footmen. To be bailiff of the lordship of
Glastonberye, Sorns., and clerk of the
market there, in the King's gift by the
suppression of Glastonbury mon. ; with
fees of 6J. 13*. 4<f , as bailiff and 20*. aa
clerk. Westm , 19 March 35 H« n. VIII.
Del. Westm., 11 April.- P^. Pat. p. 15.
M, •>>.
0. John Wcrberton. Grant, In fee,
for 4 !'.»/. 8*. 4d., of the manor or grange of
Stany Magna, Chcsh.. which belonged to
Whalley mon., leased in two moieties
(specified) to tenants named, and woods
called Grange wood (14 ac. i. and the
Intake with Flyndall Rake (8 ac.).
Westm.. 9 April 35 Hen. VIII. h.l.
Westm., 11 April.— P.S. Pat. p. 15,
in. 28.
10. The lord St. John, lord Chamber-
lain, and Sir Kdm. Pecham, cofferer.
Commission to take the account of Sir
Ric. Southwell, one of the General Sur-
veyors, of money, plate, jewels, corn,
cattle Ac., received by him. which came to
the King by the deaths of Hie. Nykc, late
bp. of Norwich, and of Sir Geo. Lawson,
and by the attainders of Jane late lady
Rocheford, Germyn Gardener, late of
London. John Hay wood, late of London,
John Larke, elk., late parson of Chelscy,
Midd., and John Ireland. Westm.,
12 April 35 Hen. VIII Del. Westm.,
12 April.— P.S. In Enylith. Pat. p. 17,
m. IM.
11. Ric. Fletcher, elk. Presentation
to the parish church of Clenock Vechan
alia.* Llanginewen Llan^affo. in co.
Anglesey, Bangor dioc., void by resigna-
tion. Westm.. 2 April 35 Hen. VIII.
Del. Westm., 12 April.— P.S.
12. Albert Bysshop, the King's
servant. Annuity of 50J. Westm., 11
April 35 Hen. VIII. Del. Westm., 14
April.— P.S. Pat. p. 15, »i. 1.
13. John Pollarde, of Newcnham
Courteney al\a« Ncwneham Courteney,
Oxon, the King's servant. Grant, in fee,
for 818Z. 8*. 8$</., of the manor, site and
demesnes of Newcnham Courteney. now in
his tenure, the several water abutting
upon the parish of Newcnham Courteney
in tenure of Thos. Prynce, the park of
Newenham and the wood called Baldon
Quarter ; which premises belonged to
Charles duke of Suffolk. Westm., 8
April 35 Hen. VIII. Del. Christchurche,
14 April.- P.S. Pat. p. 15, m. 22.
14. Sir Roland Hill. Grant, in fee,
for 1 ,012Z. 4*. 2</., of the manor and rec-
tory of Uffyngton, Salop.— Hatighmonde
mon. ; with tithes of Uffyngton and
Pympley which were kept in the abbot's
own hands, a water mill called Pymples
alia* Pymble Mylle in Uffyngton, and
lands in tenure of 20 tenants, named, in
Uffyngton ; also a water mill called Lye
Mylle and meadow called Ponde Medowe
(tenants named) in Wythyngton in the
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442. GRANTS IN APRIL 1544, 35 HENRY VIII.— cont.
parish of Kuddington alias Roydington,
Salop, and numerous other lands (tenants
named) in Wythyngton. in Haughton
under Haughmond in the parishes of
Ercall Magna and Upton, Salop, in
Downton in Upton parish, in Wallcotte
in Wellyngton parish (including a fishery
in the Terne from " le nether ende de le
weyre pytte " there to " le upper ende de
le weyr de le horse heys" there, and
another fishery from Walcote Mill to
Lecheforde, and two mills called Wal-
cottes Milles) ; and all possessions of
Haughmond in these places. Also grant
of the reversion of a messuage, &c., then
in tenure of Geo. Kynge, fabrilignarius
of London, in Sylverstrete, London,
granted for life, 4 May 34 Hen. VIII., to
Thos. Coly and Magdalen his wife, —
Chriitchurch priory, London.
Also grant to the said Roland Hill and
Thos. Bromley, King's serjeant at law, in
fee to the said Thos., of numerous lands
(specified and tenants named) in Uppyng-
ton alias Upyngton alias Upynton in
Roxcetour alias Wroxcetour, Salop, in-
cluding the rectory of Uppyngton and
a messuage in the curate's tenure, —
Wombrige priory ; and all possessions of
Wombrige in Uppyngton.
Subject to certain specified charges.
Westm., 8 April 35 Hen. VIII. Del.
Westm., 15 April. — P.S. (injured). Pat.
p. 9, m. 15.
15. John Wyseman. of Felsted, Essex.
Grant, in fee, for 297^ 10s. 10d.. of the
reversion of a tenement called Moynes in
Assheldham, and lands in the parish of
St. Laurence in Assheldham, Essex, which
belonged toByleigh mon.and were granted
by pat. of 6 Dec. 31 Hen. VIII., to Hugh
Carre for life. Also grant of the said
tenement, &c., which are leased to Hen.
Baker ; and of Takeley Grange, Essex,
which belonged to Tyltey mon., in tenure
of Bobt. Sampforde; and of Sabarhall
manor, Essex, and lands in the parish of
Hornedon super Montem, Essex, in tenure
of John Shordon, which belonged to the
New Hospital of St. Mary without Bishop-
gate, London, with appurtenances of the
manor in Sabarhall, Mocking, Mocking-
ford. and Hornedon super Montem, Essex,
in tenure of John Marshall. Westm., 9
April 35 Hen. VIII. Del. Westm , 15
April.— P.S. Pat. p. 16, m. 16.
16. Edw. Elrington and Humph.
Metcalf. Grant, in fee to the said
Edward (for the site of Deney mon. and
the manor of Deney and Waterbeche,
Camb., the manor of Woodnorton, Norf.,
and other lands sold to the Crown, 16
March 35 Hen. VIII., and for 646Z. 18*.)
of the sites, &c., of the late priory of
Black Friars in Cambridge and of the late
priory of Gilbertines or White Canons
near Cambridge ; the rectory and advow-
son of the vicarage of Theydon Boyes,
Essex, and the manor of Walhall, Herts, —
St. Bartholomew's, West Smythfeld ; the
inn called le Fawcon in le Peticury in St.
Andrew's parish, Cambridge, in tenure
of Ric. Cockman, — Barnewell priory ;
Christhall grange, Essex, in Christhall
parish, in tenure of John Thake, the
messuage, &c., called Mangers in Dux-
worthe parish, in tenure of John Robert or
Robenet, in later clause) and the manor or
grange of Chishull in Chishill, Essex, in
tenure of Tbos. Ward and Edw. Hagar,
with pasture called Dughtwood and other
lands in Christhall parish leased with the
said grange, — Tyltey priory ; the manor
of Foxton, Camb., and the manor and
rectory of Shepereth, Camb.,— Chateras
priory • with the advowson of Shepereth
vicarage, and the water mill in Shepereth
in tenure of John Cressewell ; lands
(specified and tenants named) in Mulsham
in Chelmesforde parish, Essex, — Bileigh
abbey ; Hawkeley rectory within the parish
of Neweton Valence, Hants,' — Edington
mon., Wilts. ; the manor of Pryorsden and
Culmer, Hants., — Southicike priory ; and
all possessions of that priory in Pryorsden
and Culmere, except Stubbyngton manor
in Portsey parish, Hants., in tenure of
Thos. Carpenter ; Abbotesburye manor,
Herts., — St. John's, Colchester; Disworth
manor, Leic., — Langley priory, Leic.,
with rents and services of numerous
tenants named in Disworth, in tenure of
Thos. Grey ; the site of the manor of
Dicham and Sonworthe. Suss., lands called
Est Chalverishe in Beriton parish, Suss,
and Hants., parcel of Hethouse grange,
and the demesne lands of the manor of
Dicham and Sonworthe, in the parishes of
Beriton and Herting, Suss, and Hants.,
and lands called Compton alias Westburye,
Surr., in tenure of Thos. Westbroke, —
Durforde priory, Stiss. ; the manor of
Shortgrove HallaWits Shortgrove, Essex, —
St. Bartholomew's, Westsmythjeld ; the
manor of Puttenham Prior, Surr., —
Newarke priory next Guylford ; lands in
Whaddon, Camb., in tenure of Wm.
Newman, — Lavenden mon., Bucks; a close
called Whitewell Beche and four gardens
adjoining it, late in tenure of Bic. Bayle,
and a little garden with a house in it, in
Clerkenwell parish, Midd., (viz. between
the highway leading from Aldersgate,
London, towards Iselden, on the East, and
the highway leading from St. John's
Street near London, on the West, a field
called Nonefeld on the North and the
stone wall of the late Charterhouse on the
South) also a tenement and garden late in
tenure of Bic. Bayle in Clerkenwell
parish, viz., between the tenement of
Hen. Jameson on the South and the wall
of the chapel called le Pardone Chappell
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1544.
on the EM! ; which premises in Clerken
well are now leased to Thbs. Chicheley,—
St. John'* of JeruHtlem ; Manton manor.
Buff., — St. .John't of Jeru*alem ami
Hatiffonle emnmiimlrij ; the rectory and
advowson of the vicarage of Houghton.
Line., — lltmthrr-iti'it , a messuage in Nor-
nianton, Notts, in tenure of John Hulton, —
Durham num. A toft in Hauerburgh,
Loio., in tenure of llobt. Astell, — Prati*.
tr' ; which toft lies in a lane in
Haaerburgh called Lubnham Lane
between lands in tenure of Robt. Hasil-
bridge on the Kast and Hie. Osborne on
the West. Thus. Richardson on the South
and the highway on the North. The chief
messuage in Estnorton, Leic., in tenure
of Thos. Olyver, — Launde priory ; and all
lands in Estnorton and Loddingtou. Leic.,
leMtid with it. The rectory and advowson
of the vicarage of Norton, Leic.,
Oulcetton ; the site of Ilornyngwold
manor, Herts and the rectory of Hornjng-
wold, — Htl>'tr priinry . Line., a* a cell of St.
Alhan't man. ; and all lands in Hornyng-
wold in tenure of Ant. lievcll. Messuages,
Ar.. in Beswyke, Yorkx., in tenure of
Hen. Walker and Hen. Redburne, —
Mountgruce won. ; a messuage in
Bouthcave, Yorks., in tenure of Adam
Carr, vicar of Sowthcave,— llulund ; and
a culture of the land called lo Flint in
Brantingham, Yorks., containing 24ar.
called Carpe Orayne, and other lands
there, in tenure of Hugh Clithero, -
Mnlton. And all lands in Thcydon
Boyes, EM«T, in the parishes 01 St.
Stephen and St. John in Aldenham, Herts
in Chishull and Christeshall, Camb. and
Essex, in Fox ton and Shepereth, Camb..
in Hawkelc} and Newton Valence and
Pryorsden and Culmer, • Hants, in
Abbottesbury, Herts, Camb. and Essex, in
Disworth, Leic., in Beryton and Herting,
Suss, and Hants, in Newporte Ponde and
Wyddington, Essex, in Puttenham Pryor,
SUIT., in Hiecham and Kcttlebarston,
Suff., in Houghton. Line., in Norton.
Leic., in Hornyngwold, Leic. (tic.), and
elsewhere in cos. Essex, Camb., Herts
Wilts, Hants. Leic.. Suss., Surr., Suff. and
Line., which belonged to the aforesaid
manors and rectories.
Also woods called Abbotescomen Wood
(64 ac.) in Beryton and Hart ing parishes,
and Westburye Wood (30 ac.) in Sand-
worthe parish («V), — Jhirforde; Conyngie
Grove (8 ac.) in Hiecham and Kettle-
barston — Si. John't of Jerusalem and
Itatitforde commandry; and Verger Grove
aliat le Verger allot Verges (1$ ac.) in
Estnorton parish, — Pratit, Leicettr'.
Westm., 14 April 85 Hen. VIII. Del.
Westm., 16 April.— P.8. (injured). Pa',
p. 15, m. 38.
17. Francis Albert Millonour. the
King's servant Licence to bring into the
realm, for sale, "all manner of jewels,
pearls, precious stones, as well set in gold
and embroidered in garments a« unset,
all manner of goldsmiths' work of gold
and silver, all manner of doth of gold,
tinsel, tissue, velvets, damask, and such
other like silk*, mixed with gold or silver
or unmixed, all manner of furs, as sables
and Mich like furs, cloth of arras and
tapestry of silk mixed with gold or silver
or with silk or otherwise, all manner of
harness of what making soever they be,
and also all manner of garments, as hose,
doublets or other garments or things
embroidered with gold or silver or silk, of
what making or new fashion soever they
be, and all manner sorts and making of
fringes and • passamayne ' wrought with
gold and silver or otherwise, all manner
sorts of ribonds " ; and to pass and repass
with them, provided they are first brought
to the King to have the tir.-t choice and
sight of them. Also licence to import
" all manner of caps of whatsoever foreign
country making they bo of." Such of
the above wares as remain unsold to be
exempt from customs if sent out of the
realm within three months after being
shown to the King. Westm., G April
35 Hen. VIII. Del. Westm., 10 April.—
P.S. French roll. 36 lien. I'll!., m. 6.
In Knijlifh.
18. George Ludlowe, of Hill Deverell,
Wilts. Grant, in fee, of 40.r>/. I*/., of the
lordship and manor of Fyfeldc. Wilts and
Dors., the manor of Trowe, Wilts., the
advowson of Fyfeld rectory, certain woods
i named) and all appurtenances of the said
manors in Fyfelde, Trowe, Wilton,
Sarrardeston and Brydemere, Wilts, and
the isle of Purbcck, Dors. — Dertforde
mon., Kent. Westm. ,0 April 35 Hen. VIII.
Del . Westm., 18 April.— P.S. Put. p. 15,
m. 34.
19. Sir Ric. Gresham and Sir Ric
Southwell. Grant (for the site and
demesnes of Swyne priory. Yorks.. the
granges of Woolbrough, Button Yng,
Somerganges, Lampthorpe, and Drypole
and other lands in Swyne. Lampthorp,
Drypole and Button, Yorks., which be-
longed to Swyne priory, Estwalton manor,
Norf.. and two closes called Briggehoppes
and Crasshilles in Saham, Norf.. late
parcel of possessions of Sir Ric. Sowthwell.
and all other lands sold to the Crown by
indenture, and for 358Z. 8*. 8Jrf.) as
follows : —
To Gresham. in fee. the manor of
Norbury and Althurste. Chesh., and a
mill in Marbury parish leased with that
manor to Ric. Cholmondley, the rectory
of Drayton aliat Drayton in Hales, alia*
Magna Drayton in Hales, Salop, in tenure
of John Rogers alia* Usher, and the
advowson of the vicarage of Drayton—
Shcne mon., Surr. ; the manor and lord-
ship and town of Drayton aforesaid—
Cuml#rmere alias Cambermfre mon, ; the
manor of Batisforde aliat Badisford, Buff.,
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85 HENRY VIII.
1544.
442. GRANTS IN APRIL 1544, 85 HENRY VIII. — cont.
and lands and rents (specified and tenants
named) in Badley, Combes, Finbarow
Parva, Byngsell, Wattisham, Brissett
Magna and Flokton, Suff.— Battisford
preceptory and St. John's of Jerusalem',
the manor of Thorpe in le Fallowes, Line.
— St. John's of Jerusalem and Willoughton
preceptory • with pension from the rector
of Thorpe. The manor of Bavent Combes,
Suff., in Gresham's tenure— Dertford
num., Kent ; a grange in Esthorpe, Line.,
in tenure of Alex. Ampcottes — Sixhill
mon., Line., and Mattersey won. Notts ;
a toft in Walton alias Welton, Line., in
tenure of John Robynson — Brodholme
mon., Notts ; a messuage in All Saints
parish in Northstrete, York, between the
messuage of Hen. Dayson, alderman, on
the south and the lane going towards the
water of Ewse on the north and in length
from " Kynges Strete de Northstrete
praedict," in front on the west to the water
of Ewse at the ba-ck — Fountannce ; Toftes
manor, Camb., in tenure of Thos. Baseley
— Barnewell priory • Nunkeling rectory,
Yorks., in Gresham's tenure, with tithes
in Bewham and Nunkeling, and the
advowson of the vicarage — Nunkeling
priory ; and all lands in Foston. Leic.,
which belonged to the late hospital of
Southwerke in the suburbs of London, in
tenure of Sir Ric. Long. Also woods
called Althursthey (2 ac.) and Hamley
Parke (10 ac.) in Marbury, Chesh., and
Shrywood (2 ac.). St. John's Wood (5 ac.),
and St. John's Grove (8 roods) in Battis-
forde, Suff. Also the advowsons of Foston
rectory, Leic., and of the vicarages of
Battisford, Suff., and Thorpe in le Fal-
lowes, Line. With licence to convert to
his own use the said rectories of Drayton
and Nunkeling.
Also grant to Sir Eic. Gresham and Sir
Eic. Southwell, the King's Councillor, in
fee to the latter, of the site &c. of the late
preceptory of Carbroke, Norf. — St. John's
of Jerusalem; with the manor and rectory
of Carbroke and all lands leased with the
preceptory, and woods ( names and extents
given) in Carbroke and the advowson of
Carbroke vicarage. Westm.. 9 April 35
Hen. VIII. Del. Westm., 18 April.— P.S.
Pat. p. 15, m. 21.
20. Thos. Woodhouse, the King's
servant. Licence to export out of cos.
Norfolk and Suffolk 2,000 qr. of malt of
the King's store remaining in his keeping.
Westm , 14 April 35 Hen. VIII. Del.
Westm., 18 April.— P.S. French roll
30 Hen. VIII., m. 3. In English,
21. John Andrew, of London, yeoman.
Pardon for the murder (described) and
robbery of Chr. Threnfauld, servant of
Wm. Arderne, in the highway at Chauld-
well in the parish of Berking, Essex, on
4 Dec. 34 Hen. VIII., for which Thos.
Wright, Rio. Ricknar and the said John
are indicted. Westm., 1 April 35 Hen. VIII.
Del. Westm., 18 April— P.S.
22. John Fleeminge, a serjeant-at-
arms without fee. Grant of the next
room of serjeant-at-arms with 12<7. a day
to be void by the death of Nic. Jacson,
Laur. Serle,' Walter Chalcot, John Stoner
or Thos. Vaughan. Westm., 16 April
35 Hen. VIII. Del. Westm., 18 April.—
P.S.
23. Sir Thos. Seymour. To be mas-
ter of the Ordnance ; with 200 mks. a
year, and for two men under him keeping
the ordnance at Calais Sd. a day each.
Pay to be from Michaelmas last in con-
sideration that by the King's command he
has occupied the office since then and has
kept a clerk, yeoman and two men at
Calais. Westm., 16 April 35 Hen. VHI.
Del. Westm., 18 April.— P.S.
24. Ric. Higham, of Roydon, Essex.
Grant, in fee, for 947Z. 10s. 3Jd., of the
manor of Sampford Parva, Essex — St.
John's of Jerusalem ; the lordships and
manors of Kateryns and Takeley, Essex, a
wood called Paryngdon Woode (37 ac.) in
Magna Paryngdon, Essex, and the
advowson of a third part of the rectory of
Magna Paryngdon — Waltliam Holy Cross.
Also grant to the said Ric. and Mary
his wife, in fee to the said Ric., of Nettes-
well manor. Essex, the wood called
Netteswell Grove alias Brays Grove (4 ac.)
and all appurtenances of the manor in
cos. Essex and Herts, and the advowson of
Netteswell rectory ; — Waltham Holy Cross.
Dated at (place and date blank).
Del. Westm., 18 April 35 Hen. VIII.— P.S.
25. Nic. ( Wan k , bp. of Worcester,
Thos. bp. of Westminster, Sir Wm. Petre,
King's secretary, and Wm. Horwoode,
attorney general, the King's Councillors,
and Thos. Eobynson and Ric. Cockes,
professors of Sacred Theology, and John
Olyver and John Cockes, doctors of laws.
Commission, at the suit of Jane Wadham
alias Foster, to enquire into the validity
of her marriage with John Foster and, if
found valid, to compel him to restore her
to conjugal rights. Issued in lieu of a
commission (recited) of 11 June 33 Hen.
VIII., to Cuthbert bp. of Durham and
others, which, owing to the continued
absence of some of the commissioners,
took no effect. Del. Westm., 19 April
(no year named). — S.B. Enrolled in an
imperfect form, omitting the names of the
commissioners, in pat. 35 Hen. VIII.,
p. 15, m. 29.
26. Sir George Harbart, the King's
servant. Grant for 1521. 18x1. of Cogau
manor, co. Glam., which belonged to
:?:, IIF.MiY VIII.
l.'il.
Jasper dakc of Bedford, with fall rights
M enjoyed by the said Duke, or Edw. late
earl of Warwick, or Margaret lato countess
of Sarum, attainted. Westra., 9 April
85 Hen. VIII. I' I. Westm., 19 Arpif.—
P.S. Pat. p. 16, m. 19.
27. Burth. Hussey and Mary bis wife
and Frances Knyghtley. Livery of lands
of tbe said Mary and Frances as two of
the five sisters and co heirs of Sir Kdm.
Knyghtlcy, dec. Del. Westm., 20 April
85 Hen. VIII.— S.B. (Sinned Inj Wm. lord
.S7. ,/tihn, -I. Ili/nde mill John Seirnter.)
Pat. p. 13, m. 27.
28. Hie. Iligham. Grant, in fee, for
6922. I.1}*., of the lordship and manor of
Northwelde alia* Northwelde Basset,
Essex, parcel of possessions of Margaret
late countess of Sarum, attainted, with
lands called Welde 1'arke alta» Northwelde
Parke. Westm., 8 April 85 Hen. VIII.
Del. Westm., 20 April.— P.8.
29. Thos. Bowyer, of London, grocer,
and Joan his wife. Grant, in fee to the said
Thos., for 4492. 10*.. of Northmundham
manor, Suss., tbe rectories and advowsons
of rectories and churches of Northmund-
ham and Hunston, Suss., lands in tenure
of Win. Burwest «2iVi* Burrishe alia*
Burwychc. in Oving, Sass., lands late in
tenure of Win. Heywurde and now of
Thos. Mere in Elbrudge in Ovinge parish,
and woods called Northraundham (trove,
Howe Grove and Kips ton Grove in
Northmundham — lloxgrate Priory ; and
all possessions of Boxgrave in Northmund-
ham, Hunston and Kipston nliti* Kitston,
Suss. Also tithes in Offam in Southstoke
parish, Suss., commonly called Rongton
porcion — and all tithes in Southstoke and
Kongton, commonly called Komton
Suss.— Itretrton abltey. Sown. Westm.,
13 April 35 Hen. VIII. Del. Westm.,
21 April.— P.S. Pat. p. 9, m. 29.
30. Chr. Lidcote, one of the Gentle-
men Pensioners. Grant, for life, of a
tenement in the parish of St. Michael in
Baasinges Hawe, London, which, by pat. of
9 April 7 Hen. VIII.. now surrendered,
was granted for life to Ric. Justice (viz.
a tenement which John Knolles, Serjeant
of the Bakehouse, then a yeoman of the
Pantry, and Sir Kdm. Hampton had
received from King Henry VII. as forfeited
by the attainder of Sir Bic. Charleton).
Westm., 15 April 35 Hen. VIII. 1>,1.
Westm., 21 April.— P.S. Pat. p. 15,
m. 43.
31. Nic. Snell. of Myhelkington. Wilts.
Grant, in fee, for 8032. 17*. 2J</.. of
Kington manor, Wilts., and a wood of
320 ao. called Haywoodd— Olattonbury.
Westm., 15 April 85 Hen. VIII
Westm., 21 April.— P.S. Pat. p. 15,
m. 43.
32. Thofl. Gaiter, of London, fish*
monger. Grant, in fee, for 102/., of a
tenement in tenure of Wm. Hamcottec,
lying in St. Magnus parish, London, near
London hrldg». between the gate called
Oyster Gate on the east and u tenement
of St. Mary Overey's in which Robt.
Hnrdington dwells on the west ; also a
tenement in tenure of Chr. Bussher, in
the same parish — St. Mary (Jrerftj't.
Westin., 9 April 35 Hen. Mil. Del.
Westm. 21 April.— P.S. Pat. p. 16, m. 18.
33. Thos. Cornewall. Grant, in fee,
for 3072.. of the rectory and advowson of
the vicarage of Stebbyng. Essex — St.
.li'lm'n of Jerutaltm. Westm., 13 April
85 Hen/VIII. Del. Westm., 21 April. -
P.S. Pat. p. 16, m. 19.
34. Licences to alienate lands * : —
Sir John Gostwyke to Edm. Warner
alia* Butler. Messuage, do., in the parish
of St. Nisholos Oleff. London, late in
tenure of Ralph Symondes — Christ-
church, London. (1st.) P. 18, m. 5.
The same to Wm. Ardryn. Pasture
called Wetherswcll in Cardyngton and
Wylshamsted parishes, Beds, late in
tenure of the said Ardryn — \l ardon man.
list.) P. 18. w. 7.
Thos. Hobson, for a threefold aliena-
tion (1) to John Mylle and Ric. Mylle his
son. Hay wood manor in Bolder parish,
Hants, and a tenement called Saynt
Denys Oldo House in Frcnchestrete in
the parish of St. Michael in the town
of Southampton, and 3 ac. of hind in
Howndwell Felde in the parish • t All
Saints. Southampton. (2) to John Mylle
and John Mylle his son. Manor of
Colbery in Elyng parish, Hants, and two
messuages in the parish of Holy Cross,
Southampton, on the west side of
Knglyschestrete. (3) to the said John
Mylle. A corner messuage with a garden
on the west side of Abovebarrestrete in
All Saints parish, Southampton, and a
garden on the east side of the same street
in the same parish, and another garden
adjoining it in the parish of Holy Cross
on the west side of Englyshestrete. now
in tenure of Thos. Wells, jun , and Marg.
his wife. (4th.) P. 18. m. 4,
The same to Thos. Pace. Two mes-
suages and a garden on the east side of
Englyshestrete in All Saints parish.
Southampton, in tenure of Bic. Dowoe
and Simon Pycarde. (4th.) P. 18, ». 5,
• All are dated at Westminster. In this abstract the day of the month »PP«*" i«
parenthesis before the reference to the part and membrane of the Patent Roll ol
35 Hen. VIII.
282
1644.
35 HENRY VIII.
442. GR\NTS IN APRIL 1544, 85 HENRY VIII. — cont.
The same to John Capleyne. Free rent
of &d. and service from land called le
Mounte in All Saints parish, Southamp
ton, and seven messuages with gardens
on the east side of Englyshestrete in the
parishes of Holy Cross and St. Lawrence
(tenants named . f4th. ) P. 18. m. 5.
Wm. Lambe, of London, to Thos.
Holbecke and Eliz. his wife, in fee to the
said Thos. Two tenements in tenure of
Thos. Holbecke and Thos. Machyn in the
parish of St. Dunstan in Fletestrete
(position described) — St. John's of
Jerusalem. (10th.) P. 13, m. 12.
Sir Edw. Wotton and Mary Dannet,
widow, to Ant. Cooke. Two parts of the
manor of Mascalles Bury, Essex. (10th.)
P. 18, »i. 9.
Thos. Mayle to John Woodwarde.
Lands in Camme, Glouc., called Lesses, in
tenure of Walter Woodwarde —Kyngton
inon., Soms. (12th.) P. 12, m. 18.
Humph. Tyrrell to Sir Ralph Warren,
alderman Moiety of Bekenham manor
and of lands (extent given) in Bekynharn,
Kent, and of the advowson of Bekenham
church. (12th.) P. 18, m. 10.
Sir Thos. Wriothesley lord Wriothesley
to John White, elk., warden of the college
of St. Mary near Winchester, and the
scholars there. Site, <&c., of the college or
chapel of St. Elizabeth, daughter of the
King of Hungary, founded in the meadows
of St. Stephen before the door of the castle
or palace of the bp. of Winchester at
Wolvesey near Winchester, Hants, with
certain lands (named) there. (14th.)
P. 11, m. 20.
Rowland Hyll to Thos. Colye and
Magdalen his wife, in fee to the said Thos.
Reversion of a messuage, &c., in tenure of
George Kynge. fabrilignariuf, of London,
in Sylverstrete, London— Christchurch
priory, London. (18th.) P. 18, m. 7.
443.
UNDATED GRANTS of 35 HENRY VIII.
1. Sir Thomas Seynier. To be, in the
event of disease or death of Sir John
Wallop, chief captain and leader of the
forces which the King, in accordance with
his treaty with Charles Emperor of the
Romans, sends to the aid of the Emperor's
dominions in Lower Germany, and of
which, by pat. 7 July 35 Hen. VIII.,
he has appointed Wallop to be chief cap-
tain. No note of delivery. S.B. Pat.
35 Hen. VIII. p. 1, m. 1. Bymer, XV. 2,
2. Margaret lady Tailboys, widow,
late wife of George lord Tailboys, dec.
Custody of lands in Burghe, Freston
Ilgolmelles and elsewhere in Lincolnshire
which belonged to Ant. Tottoft, dec., and
are in the King's hands by the minority
of Charles Tottoft, s. and h. of the said
Ant. ; with wardship and marriage of the
heir. Pat. 3o Hen. VIII., p. 4, m. 26.
The P.S. for this, dated 16 June, is
noticed in Vol. XVIII. Pt. i. No. 802 (52;.
3. Will. Cobbe and Dorothy his wife.
Commencement of a grant for 91Z., of
Wolverton Manor, Norf., which belonged
to Shuldham priory, and is leased to the
said Wm. Pat. p. 9, vi. 30.
4. Florentius Semar, elk., a native of
the Emperor's dominions. Denization.
Westm., 28 Feb. 35 Hen. VIII. No date
of delivery.— P.S. Pat. p. 14, m. 1'2.
( Undated.)
5. Ric. Asser, yeoman of the Guard.
Fee of 6d. a day for life. Westm., 28
April 35 Hen. VIII. Del. Westm.
(blank space for the day). — P.S. Pat.
p. 15, m. 2. ( Undated.)
6. Wm. Archer, a yeoman of the
Guard. Lease of the manor of Helston
Tony, Cornw., parcel of Warwickes landes ;
for 21 years ; at 51. 16s. 4d. rent and 6s.
increase. No note of delivery. — S.B.
(Signed by Daunce, Southwell and Moyle.)
Pat. p. 15, m. 19.
7. Ireland. Commission to Sir Ant.
Seyntleger, Deputy, John Alen, Chancellor,
Wm. Brabason, Vice-treasurer, and Sir
Thos. Cusake, Master of the Rolls, to sell
wardships and marriages of wards and
make 21 years' leases of the King's " waste
grounds, lands, tenements and heredita-
ments" not at present let to farm. No
note of delivery. — S.B. Pat. 35 Hen.
VIII., p. 16, m. 2. In English.
8. Thos. Hennage, esq. Annuity of
11. out of lands in Hertfordshire which
belonged to Wm. Emerson, dec., and are
in the King's hands by minority of Ric.
Emerson, s. and h. of the said Wm. ;
with wardship and marriage of the said
heir. Westm., 28 Jan. 35 Hen. VIII.
No date of delivery.— P.S. Pat. p. 16,
m. 2. (Undated.)
9. Oliver Hyde and Thomasina his
wife, and Wm. Hyde and Thos. Davy.
85 HENRY VIII.
181
Pardon lor alienation by fine and recovery,
without licence, by the said Wm. and
Thos.. of a moiety of Newlandhall manor,
Essex ; to the said Oliver and Thomasina
for life, with remainder to the right heirs
of the said Oliver. Wcatm. /'./'.
36 lien, nil., p. IH, ,„. 2.
10. Licences to alienate lands* : —
Ant Ellys and Anne his wife to Hen.
Fyssher. Two messuages, Ac., in M us ton
and Stanwiche, Leio. and Line., in the
several tenures of Wm. Brighouie and
Eliz. Dalby. W.--PII /'. 2. »i. 6.
John Seyntleger, the King's servant, to
Kir Hugh Pollerd. House, Ac., and
demesne hituls, named, of the late mon. of
Torre in Torre Mowen, Devon, in tenure
of the said Sir Hugh, a wood there called
Walden Copp. and a 1 woods granted in
pat. of 10 June last to the said John.
Westm. (I'tulatetl, with iiniryiiuil note
" caret teste in papiro."/ /'. 2, HI. 17.
Hie. Andrews of Hayles. Olouc., and
Nio. Temple to John Robyns. Lands
(specified, and tenants named) in Crane-
ham alitu Craneham Superior, Glouc.,
within the lordship of Througham,
Olouc.— Cirencetter mon.; and in Broke-
thorp, Glouc. — Lanthony priory ; and in
Westrode within the lordship of
Througham. — Cirencetter. P. 5, HI. 19.
The same to Wm. Qardener. Messuage,
Ac. . in tenure of Wm. Gardener and Joan
his wife and Wm. Gardener, their son, in
Pytchecombe, Glouc. — St. Peter't moii..
Glouce»ter. P. 5, m. 23.
The same to Thos. Robertes. Lands
(specified, and tenants named) in Normore,
Calverbrugefurlong, Trudworth. in the
parish of St. Mary de Lode, Gloucester —
lil.'n. , ~>, r, parcel of the demesne lands, of
Barton Abbatis, co. city of Gloucester —
St. Peter'* mon. I'. H. m. 28.
The same to Roger Grenehalgh.
Messuage called Bothe Withe in Selston.
Notts, in tenure of Bic. Howson and
Eliz. his wife ; Terlyng. (day
blank). Pat. 35 lien. VllL, p. 0, HI. *J.
The same to Wm. Broke, of Kyrkedile
and Wm. Broke bis son. Grange called
Sowaley Cote alia* Sewuley Cote beside
(jiucta) the lordship of Welbourne in
Kyrkedale parish. Yorks., in tenure of
Isabella Walker, widow, and other lands
(named) leased with the said grange of
Sownleycote (tic) — liivalx mon. P. 10.
m. 15.
The same to Humph. Watkyns. Hoi-
wall manor, Soms., and a wood of 10 ac.
called Brokhyll Wood alia* Thatchyns
Wood in Hoi wall — Abbottenbury mon.,
Don. P. 12. HI. 8.
Sir John Williams and Ant. Stringar to
Ric. Mayoo alitit Nichols of Helmenden
Lands (specified and tenants named) in
Sigresham, Ntht., — Profit, Leicetter ; and
in Helmtndc-n Ntht., — Canoiu Auhfby,
Xuiu-atyn and i:>tl. • i, ,i. p. 5, M. 22.
The same to Hugh Taylour and Folk
Buttrey. All lands in Middelton Chen-
duyte, Ntht., which belonged to Shone
priory, Surr., except a pension of 52*. out
of the rectory. P. 12, m. 7.
The same to Sir Bio. Lyster. I>ands in
the town and borough of New Alresford,
Hants, in tenure of John Sutton — South-
iri/kf num. Westm., (day blank).
P. 13, m. 12.
Thos. Holte to Geo. Syngylton. Manor
or grange of Staynynges, Lane., and a
mill in Staynyng- \Vhalley. Terlyng,
(blink). P. 5, m 36.
The same to Laur. Ireland. Counscough
manor, Lane. — CokertanJ mon.; and
lands in Lydyatte leased with the Mid
manor to John Ketchyng, and all lands
in Counscough, Lydyatte and Gellynge
granted to Thos. Holt by pat. dated
Terlyng, 1 Aug. 3.r> Hen. VIII. Terlyng,
— (day blank). P. 6. m. 23.
Ilic. Andrewes, of Hayk-s, Glouc., to
Thos Riggys, of Fulbek. Line., and Joan
his wife, in fee to the said Thos. Meadow
of 30 ac. in tenure of Hugh Preste in
Cathorp, Line., — Kirkentede abbey. Ter-
lyng. (day blank], P. 6, m. 30.
Ric. Mayoo aliat Nichols, of Helmenden,
Ntht., to Geo. Browne, of Falcott, Ntht.
Lands (tenants named) in Sigresham —
Pratit, Leicenter. P. 12, m. 8.
Ric. Andrewes and Win. Romsden to
Ric. Speyght and Ric. his son. Medley
close in Osset Sandes beside Heaton in
Dewesbury parish, in tenure of Wm.
Medeley— KirkttaU. P. 12. m 9.
The same to Hugh Say veil. Lands in
Wyndhyll. Wolley and Darton, Yorks.,
in tenure of Thos. Woddroffe — Ilyland ;
and a tenement called Priorhouse in
Thornes besides Wakcfeld in the tenure
of John Bradford— Monkebretton. P. 12,
HI. 9.
'1 he same to Arthur Kaye of Woodsome.
Yorks. Lyngarthez manor, Yorks., in
tenure of sever A! tenants, named, with
appurtenances in Lyngarthez in the
parishes of Almondbnry and Hudderfeld,
Yorks. — Kirkitall ; lands in tenure of
Wm. Clayton and all other lands in
Denby in Heaton parish, — KyrkUu
prionj ; and the grange of Denby and
lands leased with it to John Clayton in
Denby, Clayton, Whyteley, Breretwesyll
and Flocton in Heaton, Thornell and
Khneley, Yorks., and woods called Frere
Parke and Hooleryde Wood in Denby —
Itijlm.l. P. 12, m. 10.
The same to Thos Say veil, of Eclysley,
Yorks. Ardysley manor, Yorks.. and
numerous lands (specified and tenants
named; in Ardysley in Darfeld parish—
Monkbretton. P. 12. M. 10.
• Enrolled on the Patent Roll of 85 Henry VIII.
284
86 HENRY VIII.
1544.
443. UNDATED GRANTS of 85 HENRY VIII. — cont.
The same to Maim. Rayner. Tenement
called Siclebones and other lands
(specified, and tenants named) in Lever-
sage and Hekynwyke, in Brystall parish,
Yorks. — Kijrkeleycs priory ; and lands in
Bristall parish — St. Oswald's mon. Yorks.
P. 12, m. 12.
Hie. Yate to Edm. Sutton. Two salt-
houses containing 10 leads, &c., and
the moiety of a house at the bridge end
in Northewiche, in his occupation in
Northewiche, Chesh.— Whalleye abbey.
Westm., (day blank). P. 12, TO. 16.
Thos. Spylman and Isabella his wife, to
Thos. Eolf. Site of the house of the late
Friars Minors in Canterbury and two
messuages, &c., in the parishes of All
Saints, St. Peter, St. Mildred and St.
Margaret there. Westm., (day
blank). P. 12, in. 17.
John Cokkes to Ric. Callard and Wm.
Heyes and the heirs male of the body of
the said Wm., with contingent remainder
to George Heyes and his heirs. Close of
40 ac. called lez Hides, and lands of 20
ac. called Weringes Landes in Iselsden
parish, Midd., in tenure of the said
Callard— Clerkenwell mon. P. 12, m. 17.
Sir John Rogers to John Morgan, to the
use of the said Sir John and Kath. his
wife and the heirs of the said Sir John.
Pyrnperne manor Dors., lands in tenure
of John Selby in Pymperne, and wood
called Shawe Wood (10 ac.) in Pympern
— Breinmer priory, Dors. (sic). Westm..
(day blank). P. 12, m. 21.
John Werberton to Henry Bunberye
and his heirs. Manor or grange of Stany
Magna, Chesh., with lands specified and
tenants named in Stany Magna, and
woods called Grange Wood (14 ac.) and
the Intak with a raka called Flyndall
Rake (8 &o.)—iyhalley. P. 12, m. 22.
444.
GRANTS in APRIL 1544, 36 HENRY VIII.
1. Wm. Whorwod, attorney general.
Grant, in fee, for 400Z. 5s.. of the manor
of Dedlewyke alias Dudlewyke, Salop —
Shrewsbury mon.; with appurtenances in
Stoterton alias Stoterden alias Stotesdon,
Salop, in tenure of Andrew Dalowe, and
lands in Stoterton parish and in Loughton
in the parish of Chatton alias Chetton
(described, and many tenants named), with
appurtenances in these places and in
Hynton, Salop ; and the advowsons of
Stoterton vicarage and Farlowe chapel.
Greenwich, 23 April 36 Hen. VIII. Del.
Westm., 25 April.— P.S. Pat. p. 9, m. 5.
2. Signer Marcus Grimani, patriarch
of Aquileia. Safe-conduct to visit the
King by way of Calais, provided that
within the King's dominions he shall not
" use, practise, occupy or exercise any
manner office, authority, power or jurisdic-
tion of the bishop or see of Rome, neither
by blessing, wearing of cardinal's, legate's
or patriarch's hat, cap, garments, nor
having any pillars, crosses or other sign or
token of cardinals, legate or patriarch
borne before him or otherwise set forth or
shown, and shall not, himself nor any of
his servants, during the time of his
passage, do or cause to be done any manner
thing or things hurtful or prejudicial to us
or our subjects, to our prerogative or laws
and statutes of this our realm, upon pain
of forfeiture of this our safe-conduct, the
same nevertheless to extend to him or
them so offending and to none others";
provided also that he enter this realm
within 30 days from this date. The
preamble states that when lately in Scot-
land, he wrote for and obtained safe-
conduct to repair to the King (having seen
all the rest of the princes of Christendom)
but did not come within the time limited,
and that he has since renewed his suit.
Del. Westm., 25 April 36 Hen. VIII.— S.B.
In English.
3. Bpric. of Rochester. Conge (V elire
to the dean and chapter of Rochester
upon the translation of their bp. to the
bpric. of Worcester. Greenwich, 23 April
36 Hen. VIII. Del. Westm., 26 April.—
P.S. Pat. p. 2, m. 6. Itymer, XV. 22.
4. Kath. Addington. widow, and Thos.
Addington, her son. Grant, in fee, for
1,54»J. 14s. lOrf., of the lordship and
manor of Harlowe alias Harlowebury and
the rectory and advowson of the vicarage
of Harlowe, Essex — Pury St. Edmund'*
mon.; with the fairs in Harlowe and all
appurtenances ; and the manor of Aldres-
broke and mansion colled Aldresbroke in
Littell Ilforde, Essex, and certain lands,
described, there and in Wansted, which
belonged to Giles Heron, attainted.
Greenwich. 23 April 36 Hen. VIII. Del.
Westm., 26 April.— P.S. Pat. p. 9, m. 7.
5. Wm. Daunce, of Cayshobere, Herts,
alias late of Cannons, Midd., alias of
London. Pardon of all treasonable words
against the King's supremacy, conceal-
ments of treason, and treasonable
conversations with John More or others
concerning the King, the kingdom and
certain prophecies ; with restoration of
36 HENRY VIII.
goods. Greenwich. 24 April 36 Hen.
VIII. Del. Westm., 26 April.- P.8.
Pat. p. 9, m. 32.
6. John More of Chelsith, Mid-1.. alia*
of Bamburgh, York* , alitu of London.
Pardon of nil treasonable words with the
detestable traitors, John Eldryngton,
Oerm&in Gardyner, John Liekynsale,
John Hey wood, Win. Dauncc, John
Lurke, elk., John Irelande, elk., Roger
Irelande. elk., and any others, in wishing
ill to the King and arguing against the
King's supremacy, and all concealments
of treasons, of which he has been accused ;
with restoration of goods. Greenwich,
24 April 36 Hen. VIII. Del. Westm.,
26 April.- P.8. Pat. p. 9, m. 32.
7. Sir Chr. Morrys. To be lieutenant
general of the Ordnance in England, for
life, with 100 mks. a year from Mich. lout.
Greenwich, 23 April 36 Hen. VIII. Del.
Westm., 28 April.— P.8. Pat. p. 9, m. 16.
8. John ap Rice, of London. Grant,
in fee, for 7101. 21</., of the reversion of
the lordships or manors of Thyngell. etc.,
leased inter alia to him for 50 years by
pat. of 8 June 32 Hen. VI II. and grant of
the annual rent of 402. 11*. 11</.. parcel of
the rent of tiOi. reserved upon that lease
(the site of the priory of St. Guthlac
beside Hereford. Ac., and the rent of 44*.
'J</. parcel of the said 60J. having been
already granted to him, in fee, by pat. of
13 Nov. 34 Hen. VIII.) ; and grant of the
said lordships and manors of Thingill,
Felton. Hynton, Priorshoppe. Monketon,
Luyd Prior, Priorsfrome, Ledon , Busshoke,
and Balingeham.with their appurtenances
in Thingill, Ledon, Felton, Westhope,
Hope Duddall, Angcbury, Hakley,
11 vnton. Oclepichard, Monketon, Shutton,
Luyd, Prioursfrome, Dormyngton, Russ-
hoke. Balingeham, Homclocyo. Led bury,
Bodjieham, Lugwarden, U'igmershemore,
Webley. and Garneston, Heref., in
Payneswyck. Templegiting, Parva Wor-
myngton, Wynston. Stn-tton juxta
Cicestr', Cotes and Eggesworth, Glouc.,
in Bytterley, Salop, in Kyngton, Wore.,
in Brewood and Moneford, Staff., or
elsewhere, all possessions of the late priory
of St. Guthlac, as a cell of St. Peter's
mon. Gloucester, in these places. Green-
wich, 21 April 36 Hen. VIII. Del.
Greenwich, 28 April.— P.S. (Injured.)
Put. p. 12, HI. 37.
9. Sir John Russell, K.G.. lord Russell
and keeper of the Privy Seal. Annuity of
2l'/. out of the manors of Thurshalton,
\Villfsworthy and Stokedatnerell. Devon,
which belonged to John Wise, dec., and
are in the King's hands by the minority
of John Wyse, kinsman and next heir
of the said John, viz. s. and h. of Jas.
Wise, s. and h. apparent of John Wise,
MO. ; with wardship and marriage of the
said heir. Westm., 10 April 35 Hen V11I.
Del. Westm., 28 April. — PA.
:;:.//,•••. nil., p. 16, m. 18.
10. Ric. Moryslne. Grant, in fee, for
5871. 5*. , of the rents reserved upon a grant
in uil male to him, by pat. 15 V
M Hun. VIII., of the late preceptor y or
hospital of St. Wulston in Worcester and
the manor of Chadswick, Wore., with the
appropriate rectories of Claynes and
('mule and the chapel of St. Godwald,
Wore., thereto belonging ; and of the lute
hospital of St. James beside Northall-
verton, Yorka., and manor of Elerbeke,
Yorks., thereto belonging, with the
appropriate churches of Northotrington
and Thorneton, Yorks. With all appur-
tenances of St. James's in Northallverton,
Brompton, Romondbie, Northotrington,
Fulkholme, Thirnbley. Thornton in the
Be-ins, Thornton in the Street. Thornton
in the Moor, Osmondersley and Elerbeke,
Yorks., and in Tisley alia* Twyssellec,
Boruholmc<iii<u Brunholme, Langnewton
and Newbigging. 1'hain. ; and of St.
Wulstan's in Worcester, Hartilburye,
Severnestokc, Clifton super Tede, Alfre-
stone, Hodington, Wittcnton, Choddes-
wiche, Croulyc and Claynes, Wore., in
Higgeleyc. Salop., and in Stratford,
Warw.. at 401. rent. And grant of all the
premises, at 11. 14«. llrf. rent for St.
Wulstan's and M. <».<«. !</. for St. James's.
Greenwich, 23 April 30 Hen. VIII. Del.
Westm., 28 April.— P.S. Pat. p. 24. m.
11. Hen. Cole, of London, elk. Pardon
of all treasonable journeys to and from
Home with the detestable traitor Reginald
Pole, late dean of Exeter, all dealings and
convetsations with Pole at Rome and
elsewhere, hearing and discussing a
question of Pole's of high treason against
the King, accompanying Pole from Rome
to Paris, and sending to Pole (then being
at Rome and Paris) a certain medicine
for the healing of his eye, also of all
dealings with Michael Throgmerton, a
false traitor, at Paris and elsewhere, and
carrying of messages, letters and other
tokens from the said Michael to persons
in Kngland. and generally of all treasons ;
with restoration of goods. Greenwich,
:.'! April 36 Hen. V1I1. Dd. Greenwich,
28 April.— P.S. Pat. p. 27, m. 17.
12. Robert Bocher, groom of the Privy
Chamber, Augustine Porter of Belton,
Line., »nd Wm. Porter, his son. Grant,
in survivorship, of the reversion and rent
of lands granted by pat. 7 March
•_".i H.-n. V11I to the said Robert for life,
viz. a barn called Westhouses in Westgate.
in Grantham. Line., and lands called
Erlesfelde and Jackson Close, in reversion
after Jos. Carter, who then held them
under a lease from Sir John Hussey late
286
86 HENRY VIII.
1544.
444. GRANTS IN APBIL 1544, 86 HENRY VIII. — cont.
lord Husey, attainted (the reversion of
which lands had been already granted to
Roger Iladclyff, then deceased), and of
other lands granted to the said Bobert for
life by pat. 12 March 34 Hen. VIII., viz.
the field called Erlesfelde in Grantham
which belonged to the said lord Husey,
Greenwich, 24 April 36 Hen. VIII. Del.
Westm., 28 April. — P. S. Pat. p. 27,
TO. 15.
13. Henry Mannoke. To be captain
of Hareway bulwark in Olderkyrke parish,
marches of Calais, vice John Hubberden,
resigned, with 2s. a day for himself and
Grf. each for two men under him. 26 April
36 Hen. VIII. (no place named;. Del.
Westm.. 28 April.— P. S. Pat. p. 27,
m. 20. In English.
14. George Owen, of London. Grant,
in fee, for lOOiL, of the late hospital or
house of St. John Baptist without Katclyff
Gate, Bristol, Sorns., with its manors of
Butcome alias Budcome, and Fryren-
boroughe in Faronboroughe, Soms., a barn
in Bakwill, Soms., a moiety of Bakwill
rectory and the advowsons of Butcome
rectory and Bakwill vicarage, and all
appurtenances in Butcome, Bakwill,
Faroughboroughe, Thrubwell, Bakwill,
Dundry, Bisshopworthe alias Busshport,
Beadmynster, Knoll, Wrington, Chuton,
Nempnet. Eston in Gordon, Hasill, West-
harpetery, Hogrove and Almysbery alias
Amesbury, Glouc. and Soms., except lands
within Bristol already granted by letters
patent ; with all rights enjoyed by Ric.
Bromfeld, last master of the said hospital.
Annual value SQL 9s. 9d.. rent 31. I2d.
Greenwich, 23 April 36 Hen. VIII. Del.
Greenwich, 29 April.- P.8. Pat p. 27,
m 3.
15. John earl of Oxford and Dorothy
his wife. Grant, in fee to the said earl (in
exchange for the manors of Dovorcourte (?)
Hurwiche, Magna Okeley, Parva Okeley,
Skighawe, Moose and Beamonds, the
rectory of Dovorcourte and chapel of
Harwiche, Esses, and the manor of Eton
Hastynges alias Water Eton. Berks, and
for 1,719*. 19s. ll$(L), of (1) the lordships
and manors of Lammershe and Colne-
wake, Essex, which belonged to the late
duke of Richmond and Somerset and
formerly to Margaret countess of Rich-
mond and Derby, the King's grandmother,
with certain mills and lands in Lam-
mershe and Colnewake, and the advow-
sons of the churches of Lammershe
and Colnewake (and appurtenances there
and in Magna and Parva Henney, as
appears in tenure clause) ; (2) the lordship
or manor of Estbergholte alias Estbar-
holte, Suff., which belonged to Basforde
preceptory and to St. John's of Jerusalem
(except the advowson of the church of
Braham alias Brantham and chapel of
Bergholte alias Estbergholte, Suff.).
Also grant, in fee to the said earl, of
(1) the lordships and manors of Thorne-
combe, Devon — Forde mon. ; and of
Fowleswike alia* Fulleswyke, Crudwell,
and Escote, Wilts — Malmexbury mon. ;
and the manor of Bursbes alias Burses,
Essex, (in Thundersley. as appears in a
later clause) — St. Mari/'n hospital without
Bishopsgate, London ; with the advowsons
of Thornecombe vicarage— Forde ; and of
Crudwell rectory — Malmesbiiry ; and a
rent of 4Z, out of Thornecombe vicarage —
Forde. (2) Tithes late in tenure of Sir
Ric. Pollard, dec , in Thornecombe —
Forde ; and firewood out of Braden wood,
Wilts— Malmesbiiry. (3; The lordships
and manors of Huysshe Chainpflour alias
Huysshe Champslour, Soms., which
belonged to Henry marquis of Exeter,
attainted ; and of Christmalforde alia a
Christian Malforde. Wilts — Glastonbury ;
the advowson of the rectory of Huysshe
Chainpflour, which belonged to the
marquis ; and the woods called Mylkes •
hams Copices and Estwoode (290 ac.) in
Christmalforde— Glastonlnmj. (4) Lands
called Alburne medes, Lytelthanke,
Drove and Westbaron in Wytham. Soms.,
and many other lands there (named,
and tenants named) — Wytham priory.
(o) Lands (named, and tenants named)
in Wythycombe, Soins.— Clyve. (6) The
island called Brounkesey, Dors. — Cerne.
(7) Lands called Monkedowne and other
lands (tenants named) in Colchester,
Essex, formerly farmed by Wm. Tey, dec.,
and a messuage called Abbottes in Law-
ford-, Essex — St. John's, Colchester. (8)
The lordship and manor of Myleende
alias Myleende Hall, Essex, — Thomas earl
of Essex, attainted, and previously to St.
Osithe's mon. (9) The farm of Staffer-
dell, inSt:ifferdell,Soms., in tenure of Nic.
Fitzjames, and certain lands and woods
(named) there — Tannton priory. (10)
The advowson for the prebend of Gyllyng-
ham, Dors., of the rectory of Braham
alias Brantham and chapel of Bergholte
alias Estbergholte, Suff. .and of the rectory
of Magna Horkesley, Essex. Greenwich,
23 April 36 Hen. VIII. Del. [Westm.] ,
29 April. — P S. (Slightly injured at com-
mencement.) Pat. p. 27, m. 5.
16. George Owen, of London. Grant,
in fee. of all lands in the city and suburbs
of Bristol which belonged to the late
hospital or house of St. John Baptist
without Ratclyff Gate there, except the
site, &c., of the said house ; with all
rights enjoyed by Ric. Bromfeld, last
master there ; annual value 23Z. 11*., rent
47s. Ifd. On condition of providing a
priest resident in the said city to preach
eight times a year (twice in every three
months) and pray for the souls of the
86 HENRY VIII.
1544.
King and hia successors, paying him a
yearly salary of l'2l. and providing him
with a suitable house, and aUo of main-
taining three poor men of the said city,
to pray as above, providing them with
suitable houses. Oreenwich, 23 April
:*<> lion. Mil. Del. Oreenwich, 29 April,
/'.it. p. 27, w. 21.
17. James Nedeham. Warrant to the
General Surveyors and to the auditors of
accounts of paymasters, clerks and sur-
veyors of building to allow all his accounts
since 4 Oct. 24 Hen. VIU. (when he was
appointed clerk and surveyor of the
King's works in England, as largely as
Hen. Smythe and Thos. Flower held the
said offices) and his wages of 2j. a day for
himself, 6d. a day for his clerk, 4«. a day
for riding costs, 2(W. a day for going by
water from London to Westminster or
Oreenwich, and all other necessary
charges. Oreenwich, 25 April 36 Hen.
VIII. Del. Westm., 29 April. — P.8.
Pat. p. 27, m. 22. In Englith.
18. Wm. Boyro, elk. Presentation to
the church of Bleseworthe, 1'cterb. dioc.,
void by death. Oreenwich, 23 April 36
Hen. VIII. Del. Westm., 30 April.— P.8.
Pat. p. 22, m. 25.
19. Thos. Moyle, an officer of the
King's ewery (aquariir nottrtf). To be
steward of the town of Rosure alia*
Newburghe. co. Anglesey > having also the
farm there and the office called Ooythy
Porthe there, vice David Holland, dec.,
at the same rent), with fees of 61. 13*. 4</.
Oreenwich, 23 April 36 Hen. VIII. Del.
W«rtm., 30 April.— P.8. Pat. p. 23, m. 3.
20. Licences to alienate lands* : —
Sir liic. Ryche to Sir William Peter and
Anne his wife, in fee to the said Sir Wm.
Westlaudes and Westlonde Orove in the
pariah of Oyngmowntney, Essex, in tenure
of Thos. Lorten. (24th.) P. 18. m. 89.
Sir Thos. Darcy to Robt. Fannyng.
Messuage, Ac., in Althorne and May land,
Essex. (24th.) P. 25, m. 7.
Francis earl of Huntingdon and
Katharine his wife to Sir Rubt. Southwell,
of Marworth, Master of the Rolls. Manors
of Chippynham and Rowdon. (24th.)
/'. '2'i 1-1. -
Thos. Smyth. Pardon for the acquisi-
tion without licence, from Ric. .Marknam,
of lands in Longbenyngton and West-
brugh, Lino., which Markham lately had
from Oliver Leder, except a grange called
" the Graunge Cloese " and other lands
named in Benyngton. (25th.) P. 23, m. 30.
Robt. Morwent, elk., to John Boldey.
elk., and Thos. Slater, elk. Meadow called
Bewley Mede (boundaries given) —
Rticley mon.. Oxon. (26th.) P. 3. m. 26.
sir Ric. Oreiweham to Sir BoL Hill.
Manor of Norburyeand Althurate, Chesh.,
and a mill in Marbury parish, Chesh. , in
tenure of the executors of Ric. Cholmond-
ley ; the rectory of Dray ton aliai Drayton
in Hales. Salop, in tenure of John Roger*
aliat Usher, and the advowson of the
vicarage of Drayton — Shent ; the manor,
lordship and town of Drayton <ili<i« Dray-
ton in Hales, aliat Mogna Drayton in
Hales. Salop — Cumbermere aliat t'aml#r-
mere, Che»h. ; and the woods called
Althursthey (2 ac.) and Hanley Parke
(10 ac.) in Marbury parish, Chesh.
26th.) P. 15, m. 26.
Edw. Elryngton and Humph. Metcalf
to Maurice Denys. Close called Whit-
welbech, late in tenure of Ric. Bayly, in
Clarkenwell parish, and a garden and
tenement there (boundaries given), loaded
to Thos. Chicheley — St. John't of Jeru-
»alem ; granted to the said Edw. and
Humph, by pat. of 16 April 35 Hen. VIII.
(26th. ) P. 25. m. 49.
The same to Thos. Poley, of London.
Manor of Mantou. SufT., with appur-
tenances in Hyecham and Kettelbarston,
and a wood called Conyngre Orove i3 ac.)
there — St. John'* of Jerusalem and
I tn tit ford comHtandry ', granted to the
Haul Edw. and Humph, by pat. of 16 April
35 Hen. VIII. (26th.) P. 25, m. 50.
John C'lcyton aliat Glutton to John
Tynbery. Site, Ac. . of the late mon. of
Athclncy. Soms.. in tenure of Sir John
Tutchett lord Audeley, and the lands
ispecificd> in the parish of Ling. Saint
Mighelles Borough and elsewhere. Soms.,
leased with it. (27th.) /'. 23. m. 30.
John Poulett and Anne his wife and
Hen. Wylloughby to Thos. Poulett. George
Poulett. Ric. Pexall and Giles Poulett, in
fee to the said Thomas. Manor of Lang-
ton Wolysshe and lands in Langton
Walysshe. Dors., and the manors of
Heryng and Sellyng, Kent, and lands in
Herynge, Sellyng and Romney Marshe.
Kent. (28th.) P. 10, m. 16.
Wm. Brystowe to Thos. Stephins.
Pasture called le Farmers Downe in Lud-
dington, Wilts, as bounded by fixed stones
called leez Mere stones specified in an
indenture between Brystowe and Stephins.
<2Mh.) P. 3, m. 29.
Sir Edw. Northe to Ric Taverner and
Margaret his wife. Manor of Woodeton
• I/I'M Woodeton Milton, and the advowson
of the rectory of Woodeton aliat Wodeton
•di-i.< Woodeaton. Oxon. apd all lands
which belonged to Eyncshsm mon. there.
,30th.) /'. 2. m. 45.
\Viu. Bassett and Katharine his wife to
Jas. Gunter, of London. Manor of Walton
Kaerdiff alia* Waltonbassett. Olouc.
(30th.) P. 23. »..
• All are dated at Westminster. In this abstract the day of the month is given in
parentheses before the reference to the part and membrane of the Patent Roll of
36 Henry VIH.
•28ft
86 HENRY VIII.
1544.
1 May. 445. SIR RICHARD RICHE,
Treasurer of the Wars. See GRANTS in MAY, Nos. 1 and 2.
1 May. 446. WAR PAYMENTS.
B- 0. Warrant to Sir Richard Riche, " treasurer of our wars against
France and Scotland," to make necessary payments for the said wars, the
garrisons and crews in Ireland, Calyce, Guysnes and Hampnes and the
navies, upon requisition signed by any six of the Privy Council, and also to
make necessary payments for the Stable upon bills signed by Sir Ant.
Browne, master of the Horse, and two of the ordinary of the said Stable.
Westm., 1 May.
Copy, large paper, pp. 2. Headed: "6 p. o. 36. H. 8. r° 88 " (i.e. part 6
of Originalia Roll 86 Hen. VIII., rotulo 88).
1 May. 447. HENRY VIII. to the QUEEN OF HUNGARY.
Thanks for friendly offers in her letter brought by Chantonay, who
is commissioned to express his gratitude. Has communicated to him some
other affairs. Greenwich, 1 May, 1544.
Modern abstract from the original at Vienna.
B. 0.
[Spanish
Calendar,
vn. 80.]
E.G.
1 May.
E.G.
1 May.
Longleat MS.
Hamilton
Papers,
n., p. 728.
2. Fragment of paper bearing the endorsement of a draft viz., " Mynute.
The K's Matc to the Regent of Flaunders the furst of May 1544."
448. THE PRIVY COUNCIL to CHAMBERLAIN.
The King has seen his late letter to "me, Sir William Paget," show-
ing Mons. de Buren's good will to serve him. As for the 400J. required
for conduct of the 500 horsemen which Buren has " now last promised "
to bring, at the King's sould, to serve in France, and also as for the King's
colours ; they now write to John Brooke, of Calais (who is at Bruseles with
the King's ambassador as commissioner for presting of hoys to transport
the army, to deliver him the 400J. In default thereof other order shall be
taken. The colours given in the ward where Mons. de Buren shall serve
are blue and red, " the body of the garment blue and a broad guard of iij
fingers' broad red, and one of the sleeves : every man maketh of his own
colours." As soon as Mr. Vaughan arrives there Chamberlain shall cause
him to return hither and shall himself come as soon as he has done
with Buren, bringing "a copy of some instructions for the proceeding of
those which shall be commissaries for the taking of the musters of
th'Almains." Greenwich, 1 May 1544.
Draft in Facet's hand, pp. 2. Endd. : M. to Thomas Chamberlayn,
primo Maii, 1544.
449. WHARTON and BOWES to ROBERT MAXWELL.
Marvel that his two letters of 29 and 80 April do not certainly
answer theirs for the delivery of John Musgrave and others taken by
persons assured at his desire, according to his promise at their meeting on
22 April. Eftsoons require him to send all such prisoners ; and enclose
the copy of his own bill of the names of those for whom he desired
assurance, and also the names of such prisoners as the writers know to be
taken by them. As to his writing, on 30 April, that he cannot be absent
from his father's rooms and houses, to enter at Carlisle, their monition was
given by the King's command ; which they trust he will perform with his
3G HENRY VIII.
i.-.u.
entry on 2 May, according to his bond, for they dare not admit any excuse
or delay. Trust that his entry will be to his advantage ami the relief of his
friends, and would know at what place of the Borders he will enter, that he
nuiy be suitably conducted. I>. n, resolute answer touching the said
Kii','lish prisoners, having likewise Scottish prisoners ready to be delivered.
Carlisle, 1 May.
/'. N. (llencarne remain-* hero to meet him, according to his request
sent by Petre Gaires and Willie Wyn called Wattes Willie, on Friday
next.
1 May. 450. ROBERT MAXWELL to WHARTON and BOWES.
Longleat MS
Hamilton
Papers,
ii., p. 729.
Add. MS.
82,664, f. 100.
B. M.
Hamilton
Papers, n.,
No. 229.
Has received their letter for all prisoners taken when John Musgrave
was taken to be delivered, and will meet them at such place as they think
needful on the water betwixt Scotland and England to commune therein.
Will keep what was appointed at their last meeting anempst any assurance,
which appointment he has shewn to Fergus Grayrae to declare to them.
As to their insisting on his entry at Carlisle on 2 May, if the King knew
how the case stands with him, his father being in prison, his Grace would
not call upon him so sore when in danger, by the Governor and Cardinal
of Scotland, of utter ruin if he should enter. Hogs W barton to appoint a
day when they may meet for these and other matters which he has to
show. Loghmabcn, 1 May.
!'!/-
1 May. 451. HERTFORD, LISLE and SADLER to HENRY VIII.
Hertford yesternight had letters from the Master of Morton and
David Dowglas, Sir George Dowglas's sons, by which it would seem that
they mean ^honestly. Hertford has written to encourage them and " com-
mend their" proceedings in th' apprehension of the captain of Dunbarr,"
whom the Governor made captain within these ten days, as Sandy
Lyddesdale, who brought the letters, said, adding that the voice in
Scotland was that Angus and Sir George should be executed on Tuesday
next, and that the Governor was very sick at Edinburgh. Enclose
copies of the letters, and also letters from lord Evre and the
captain of Norham. To the request of the Master and Douglas for men
and horses Hertford answered that horses could not be provided so soon,
hut that, accomplishing their promise, they shall be answered to their con-
t en tat ion. Sheles, on board the 7»W Lyon, 1 May. Xiyntd.
/'.<. in Hertford's hand. — Deferred this despatch in order to signify that
the army was out of this unhappy haven. l)escril>os how some of them
got out at this morning's tide and he expects that all will get out to-night,
when the tide-" was " full at 10 p.m. Written a mile within the sea.
/'/-. 2. Add. Sealed. Kndd. : 1544.
1 May. 452. CON EARL OF TYRONE to HENRY VUl.
R. O. Complains of usurpations of lord Oddonaill, who detains the lands
St. P., m. 494. and castles of Yniseogan and Cinelmogan, which the writer's predecessors
possessed. The castle of Lethfer, built by his sister within his lands and
possessed by her son Odo, has been, against his prohibition, delivered to
Manus. Was willing that the right to it should be determined by the
Council in Ireland ; and begs the 'King to write to the Deputy and Council
to enforce his right in that and other cases. Has had no mansion near
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290 86 HENRY VIII.
1544.
452. CON EARL OF TYRONE to HENRY VIII. — cont.
Dublin, Drogheda or Dundalk, as he desired lately when created earl of
Tyrone, wherein to give meat and drink to his people when the Council is
celebrated. Bearer is son of his major bailiff, Arthur by name, whom he
has appointed captain of the band sent to the King. Ardmach, 1 May.
Lat. Hoi. (in a clerk's hand), p. 1. Endd. : 1644.
1 May. 453. LAYTON to the COUNCIL.
R. 0. According to their letters of 17 April, has travailed with the Regent
and Council for a greater number of wagons and limoners. After much
reasoning, for 3 or 4 days, it is concluded that the Queen and he shall each
appoint two commissioners for Brabant, two for Flanders and Arthois and
two for Henalde, to search through these countries ; and, if possible, the
number shall be furnished. In case the Queen's commissioners have not
certified truly " (as, perchance, corrupted as she saith) " this search will
show what can be done. Upon his saying that to take of every parish in
Brabant, Flanders, and Arthois but one wagon with four horses, both the
Emperor and the King would be served and sufficient left for husbandry,
both the Queen and Council said they were content he should take that offer
for the King, and pressed him to do so, though finally they said that he was
misinformed. Sends one of the merchants whom he has chosen out of
Andwarpe for this commission, viz., George Gower, keeper of the English
house there, brother to Sir Edw. Gower of Yorkshire, a man of honesty and
wisdom (he speaks French, Dutch and Latin) to whom they may give
instructions in writing for him and the other five, who are all honest and
diligent and know the country. In his last letter to the King, on 26 April,
desired two commissioners to be appointed for victuals, to join with the
Queen's two commissioners, who would fain be gone into Holland and the
sea coast to take up grain and victuals and ship them to Gravelinges, to
form staples there and at Saint Homers. They seem grave and apt men,
and say that the King's army shall lack no victuals nor "good strong beer,
brewed at these two places." Bruxells, 1 May. Signed.
Pp. 2. Add. Sealed. Endd. : 1544.
1 May. 454. LAYTON to PAOET.
B- 0. I " doubt not but ye have herde newys owte of Italie frome Docter
Wotton, th'Emperor's ambassadeur, of Marques del Quasto. I tolde the
Regent here y' I was credablely inforrnede by letters y1 Marques del Quasto
hade loste the felde in Italye, the moste parte of his men slayne and he
hymselff flede to Aste sore wondede." She was sorry, and asked when this
should be. I answered, On Easter Monday. Two days after she sent me
a ciphered letter from the Emperor, with the deciphering, by the President,
showing that the Emperor heard nothing trustworthy from Quasto. The
President said that their vanguard was overthrown, but the horsemen and
footmen afterwards restored all and put the Frenchmen to flight, and so
the Emperor was informed. A councillor who came with him said that
when the Almayns saw the vanguard overthrown " they gave back and
never come in." If Marques del Guasto "had obtained the better hand it
would not have been hid here thus long." Bruxells, 1 May. Signed.
Hol.,p.l. Add. Endd. : 1544.
2 May. 455. CHESTER.
Harl. MS. Indenture made 2 May 86 Hen. VIII., of lease by Ric. Walker, elk.,
2'lfR M 56 f^can» David Pole, LL.D., and James Fowler, prebendaries of the 5th and
36 HENRY VIII.
891
2 May.
Longleat MS.
Hamilton
Papers,
it., p. 724.
l.-ll.
6th prebends of the collegiate church of St. John in Chester, to Win. Bird,
tanner, of a pasture adjoining the highway from Cowlane over Flokera
Brouck and a little pingle adjoining Barkers Lane, for 64 years.
Modern copy, p. 1.
456. WHARTON and BOWES to HERTFORD.
At their meeting with Robert Maxwell on 27° April, amongst
other conferences reported in their letters of the 28rd of the same, after
agreeing to enter on 2 May (according to their monition) he required
tho continuance to 8 May of the assurance before granted to him and his
friends, of which Wharton sent Hertford the copy. Agreed to this, and
asked if, meanwhile, the King's subjects in annoying others not assured,
received hurt from those under the assurance, what promise of remedy he
would make. He could not promise for all, but would admonish his friends
surely to keep the assurance and join W barton in the undoing of any
who should violate it. As divers Englishmen were taken prisoners, at the
burning of Lockerbye, by persons in the assurance, the writers sent letters
to him for their deliverance. Enclose the copy, together with two of his
in reply, not answering theirs, the latter of which in manner excuses his
entry on 2 May. Replied (copy enclosed) exhorting him to keep his entry
and make a resolute answer touching delivery of John Musgrave and other
English prisoners. Enclose his answer, whereby they cannot perceive that
he means either to enter or to deliver the prisoners. Albeit, certain of the
Yrwcns under his assurance have brought their prisoners to Carlisle with-
out his assent, amongst them Wat Yrwon and Wille his son have freely
delivered Thomas Blandryhasset, land scrjeantof Gillislande. Are practis-
ing with the takers of John Musgrave, and hope to succeed, albeit he was
kept two days in Loughmaben castle by Robert Maxwell and last night
returned to his taker's house. Have sent a bond for Lancelot Lowther's
re-entry, who was taken by one of the Johnstons, not in tho assurance ;
and are devising for the deliverance of other English prisoners. Alex.
Apulby, one of the prisoners, "by cruelty in spoiling of his clothes and
carrying him naked, not regarding his wounds, is dead and buried in
Scotland." His lands exceed not 10/. a year, but he was an active, service-
able men. It were charity if Hertford would, towards the bringing up of
his eleven young children, obtain the wardship of his son and heir for his
wife. It was a sharp fray, by active men, notwithstanding that the
multitude fled.
Wharton sent letters to Lord Flemyng to make his entry on 2 May, and
his pledges are come hither from the earl of Cumberland ; but there
is no word of his entry, only a rumor that he is committed to ward
by the Governor. The earl of Glencarne, bp. of Katnesse and the
earl of Lynoux's secretary long for their despatch ; Glencarne desiring, as
he says, to be in Scotland at the arrival of the King's army. Carlisle,
2 May.
Copy.
[2 May.] 457. VAUOHAN to PAOET.
R. o. On May Day I arrived at Andwerp from Spire ; and, finding Mr.
Chamberleyn hindered for lack of money to despatch Mons. de Bure, delivered
him 200/., which I rechanged from Spire to Andwerp (and which my lord
Wriothesley delivered to Chamberleyn and me in crowns at our leaving
England) as his letters by bearer signify. The King mast send his
•Qa.92d? .SV«No. 449.
292 86 HENRY VIII.
1544
457. VAUGHAN to PAGET — cont.
commissaries hither with speed to take the musters, and money to pay
them. French crowns are current both here and in Almain for little loss.
You commanded Mr. Wotton and me to appoint such days of musters that
both horsemen and footmen might be at Ayre by 20 June, which we did ;
but I fear it may make them slack in coming to the mustering
place. At the inn in Collen, coming from Spire, I met a captain who said
he had charge from Landenberg to provide 400 horsemen, and would keep
the day of musters at Aeon. I liked the man well, who seemed witty and
very sober. Before I left Spire Landenbergh had prested about 10 ensigns ;
and he will evidently be ready to muster at Aeon by his day or shortly
after, but there is no fear of his coming to Ayre "over timely." The
commissioners sent to take the rnusteps must be men of skill ; for there
will be many crafty shifts made, especially about the carts. As I wrote,
neither Landenberghe nor Hans van Sickyngen took money for carts, but
"referred" it till the mustering day. "I would wish that ye had
Christopher Mount in th'army for th'interpretation of th'Almayn tongue.
The man is both honest and trusty, and so have I ever found him."
Herewith I send a letter of Mr. Wotton's to Mr. Hussey to pay me
244J. 10s., delivered to him at Spire of the money "taken up, upon credit,
of Sorer in Frankfort." Pray have it paid to you. Not to send Mr.
Wotton's letter and bill together, I send the bill by Mr. Vaughan, the
Pensioner. When this is paid, I have paid you the just remainder of the
523L 4s. which I took up of the Sorers in Frankfort. Has paid the other
200^. to Chamberleyn, as above, and so is discharged of all money received.
Begs him to entreat Wriothesley for the bill left for it. Awaits instructions.
News here are none. "I pray you help me home or the King's Majesty
depart, for I have many things to do.''
Hoi., pp. 4. Add. Endd. : — - (blank) May.
2 May. 458. CHAMBERLAIN to PAGET.
R. 0. Wrote that he could not here borrow sufficient money to satisfy
Mons. de Bueren ; but has since, with difficulty, " being the payments of the
Mart past," for a small interest, borrowed 800Z. Fl. for ten days and
delivered it to Bueren, who promised to abide four or five days for the rest.
Now Mr. Vaughan has returned and delivered me 2001., which remained
after his charge in Germany, with which I have repaid some of the mer-
chants, "for excusing the interest," and abide provision of the rest from
the King. Andwarpe, 2 May 1544.
HoL, p. 1. Add. Sealed. Endd.
3 May. 459. The GREAT SEAL.
Close Boll, Memorandum that on Monday, 21 April 35 Henry VIII., Sir Thomas
86 *ieiNVI11' -^U(^e^ey l°rd A-udeley of Walden, then Chancellor, thinking himself unable,
Rymer°xv through infirmity of body, to do his office, sent the Great Seal in a white
2o.' leather bag to the King in his Privy Chamber at the new palace of West-
minster, at 3 p.m., by Sir Edw. North and Sir Thos. Pope, who, in presence
of Sir Thomas Hennage and Ant. Denny, begged his Majesty to receive it.
The King did so and kept it till next day, Tuesday, 22 April 36 Hen. VIII.,
when at 3 p.m., in presence of Ant. Denny and Thomas Garden, his Majesty
delivered it to Sir Thomas Wriothesley lord Wriothesley to keep during the
said lord Chancellor's infirmity, with authority to exercise the lord
Chancellor's office. Next day, 23 April, the said lord Keeper, at his house
in Chanon Rowe, Westminster, caused the said Great Seal to be taken out
3C HKXKY VIII.
IM
I.-.H.
and divers letters patents and writs to be sealed with it, and then scaled it
up again in the bag.
On Weil: .<) April, at !) a.m., the duke of Norfolk, by the K
Miimnd. in the Court of C'lninoery then held in Westminster ^n-;U Hall,
took the (>:ith of the said Wriothesley as lord keeper of the Great Seal
(form of out ;her with Wrioth. -sley's amplification).
The said Wriothesley then kept the seal until* the Saturday following,
8 May, when, the said Audeley being dead, he brought it to the Palace
about 10 o'clock and, in the said Privy Chamber, delivered it to the King.
Thereupon, many gentlemen of the Privy Chamber and other officers being
summoned, the King, sitting on his throne (in xoliu) with the bag containing
the seal in his hand, re-delivered the said seal to Wriothesley and appointed
him Chancellor of Kngland. Present: Sir Robert Southwell, M.R., Sir
Thos. Hennage, Sir Thos. Darcy, Sir Ric. Crumwell, Ant. Denny, Philip
Hobby, Maurice Berkeley, John Croke, controller of the Hanapcr, John
Hales, deputy of Sir Ralph Sadler, clerk or keeper of the said Hanaper, Wm.
Stokeley, deputy of Kdm. Marten, clerk of the Crown, and others (not
named). Wriothesley thereupon caused the bag to be opened and a writ of
snl> i>tfii(i directed to one John Grevile to be sealed in presence of the King
and others ; and then sealed up the Great Seal again and retained it.
Afterwards, the same day and hour, the Duke of Norfolk by the King's
command, in the Court of Chancery, in Westminster Hall, took the oath
(as above) of the said Wriothesley as Chancellor.
Lat.
460. The BISHOPS of DURHAM and LLANDAFF to LORD EVERS.
Enclose copy of a despatch from Wharton to the lord Lieutenant,
having sent the original to the King. As the Lieutenant should on landing
know its contents they refer it to Evers, either to send or to take with him
when he goes. Remind him, before departing, to instruct Mr. Hilton to
order the country in his absence. Newcastle, 8 May. Siynetl.
Add.
461. ( IIAII vs to CHARLES V.
Received, the evening before last, the Emperor's letters of the 25th
ult. with the copies of news of Piedmont ; and yesterday, after dinner,
communicated all to the Council. They answered (after praising the
I .mperor's resolution, prudence and diligence), as to the said news, in con-
formity with what the King said to Chantonnay and him (shown by the
copy herewith of his letters to the Quoen of Hungary). As to the rest of
the Emperor's letter, viz., the declaration against Scotland, the provision of
cart horses on the side of Spcir that the Kmi; may have more from the
Low Countries, and Captain Sequinghcn, the Council were much pleased ;
as also with the permission for the Duke of Allmnjuerque to servo the Kmj,'.
The Duke has been, these eight days, 9 or 10 miles hence, passing the time
in hunting. Forwarded him the Emperor's letters, and has as yet no
answer. For other occurrents refers to the said copv. London, 4 May
1644.
l-'r. Mmieni f/vi;i«-»-//if nj tin- original at Vienna, />/<. 2.
4 May. 462. CIUPUYS to the QUEEN OF HUNGARY.
8 May.
Longleat MS.
Hamilton
Papers,
ii.( p. 724.
4 May.
R. o.
[Spanish
Calendar,
vii. 82.]
B.O.
[Spanish
Calendar,
vn. 88.]
On Wednesday, 80th April, received hers of the 22nd, to which he
did not reply by Chantonnay, but awaited audience of this Council, which,
as the King is removing from Greenwich, was deferred until yesterday, after
294 36 HENRY VIII.
1544.
462. CHAPUYS to the QUEEN OF HUNGARY — cont.
dinner. Whatever remonstrance he made about the declaration against
Scotland, even when he intimated that she and the Emperor would be satis-
fied with the King's declaration against the Duke of Holstein merely in
the form of the minute which Chapuys had presented, he could not
get them to be satisfied with that form ; but they insisted absolutely
that the Emperor should namely and expressly declare the said Scots
enemies, as they offer to do the reciprocal against Holstein. And they took
it very ill that difficulty was made about it in Flanders, seeing that the King
had shown the Emperor by authentic letters (of which they gave Chapuys
the copy herewith) the invasion of the Scots upon this realm. Asked the
Council, and especially the Duke of Suffolk, who had been lieutenant on the
frontiers, for particulars of the invasion. The Duke affirmed that some
Scots assembled several months ago, with the warden of the ports (sic) of
Scotland, to make invasion, and moreover a Scot had entered some distance
into the country to kill (tirer, qu. tuer?) an Englishman. On Chapuys'
rejecting this last case as insufficient and asking for proof in writing or
from someone who was there, the Duke changed the conversation, and,
after the Council had consulted together, they answered that to add to what the
Kin;/ had written would be to cast doubt upon his word ; and they complained
marvellously of the scruples ami delays, using sharp enotttjh words against those
about Jier, especially seeing that the Emperor had declared to their ambassador
resident it'ith him that he and she already held the Scots for enemies (and the
Emperor fifts so written to Chapuys by letters of the %5th ult.). Can advertiseno
further of the said invasion than above, and it might be that there has been no
invasion to require the declaration of enmity which the King desires ; but to
make difficulty or delay might ajfect the affairs which are in train. The
declaration need not express that the Scots might trade there in virtue of the
King's safe-conduct, since the Council did not insist on these points.
Touching the horses the Council spoke more gently than before ; and
they have (as Chapuys before suggested) sent commissioners throughout
the realm to seek suitable cart horses and also oxen ; so that he thinks they
would be satisfied with the 6,000 horses of which she wrote. Did not, how-
ever, offer this as they made no stay upon that article, being satisfied with
her willingness to lend every assistance to their commissaries and do her
utmost ; only they prayed Chapuys to get her to order that their said
carriage may be ready at the day which will be named by their commis-
saries, the 20th or 25th inst., at which time Norfolk intends to cross with
the advance-guard, which will have to dislodge from Calais at once so as to
make way for the rearguard which will follow it forthwith.
Touching the ships for their passage, the Council inform him that they
have sent commissioners thither to choose and forward them ; and as to
the others, [ships] of war, the Council pray her to send them at once to
Calais, if not gone already, to join the King's there for surety of the
passage, for henceforth there would be no cessation of the passing of men,
munitions and victuals. Said nothing of the kind of ships, as there was
no opportunity, and they seemed enough put out (assezfaschez) by the affair
of the declaration.
Has already, some days ago, received the reciprocal patents for observa-
tion of the safe-conducts ; but deferred sending them until he might have
them translated into English and authenticated by the Admiral's court ;
which done, he will send them, although there might be more need for them
to remain here against cases of contravention.
The night before last, received her letters of 30 April, together with the
Emperor's and the copies of the news of Piedmont; which news he yester-
day communicated to the Council, who were greatly grieved at the mishap,
30 HKNKY VIII.
1511.
and said, as the King bad said to Chantonuay and him. that in war mishaps
must occur and that was not irreparable, through the good order which the
Emperor had already given therein ; this enterprise in France ought to be
the more hearty so as to recompense the loss a hundred fold. Since
Chantonnay's departure no news have come from Scotland, nor of the
King's army which has gone thither ; nor is there any other save that my
lord Wriothesley (to whom the keeping of the Seal was given eight days
ago) has been made Chancellor of England. Reminded the Council of the
answer she made [to one] who brought her hawks last year from the king
of France, in order to have occasion to ask them what answer this King
made to him who presented the hundred tuns of wine on behalf of the king of
France ; but they said that they knew nothing of it, and thought that the
jeweller who came to present them had solicited their sending in order to
recover certain jewels which were here detained as forfeited, and which
the King has restored. London, 4 May 1544.
Fr. Modern transcript of the original at Vienna, pp. 5.
1 May. 463. HERTFORD, LISLE and SADLER to HENRY VIII.
Add. MS. Departed together from Tynmouth and arrived before Inchkyth on
B M Saturday afternoon. This Sunday, have landed two miles from Ligth and
Hamilton half a mile from Newhaven, with no appearance of great resistance, and
Papers, Hertford has sent for lord Evars to come hither. Written upon the ground
ii., No. 230 beside the shore, Sunday, 4 May. Siyncd.
In Hertford's hand, p. \. Add. Endd.: 1644.
4 May.
Add. MS.
32,054. £. 170.
B. M.
Hamilton
Papers,
n., No. 230(1).
4 May.
B. o.
4 May.
BO.
[Spanish
Calendar,
TO. 81.]
464. HERTFORD to LORD EURE.
This Sunday, at 9 a.m., the whole army landed here, within a mile
of Leghe, and sees no appearance of resistance. Requires him to come
forward with his horsemen with diligence and they will abide him here
about Edinburgh. "Written beside Leghe in the field of the west side of
the town," Sunday, 4 May.
'"/<//, /». 1. Kndd.: Copie of my lord of Hertfordes It-ttre to my lord
Evre, iiij° Maii 1544.
465. CHAMHERLAIN to the COUNCIL.
Upon your advertisement by Mr. Laighton I have sent to Andwarpe
to John Broke of Callais for 2001., parcel of the 4001. your lordships
assigned me for the furnishment of Mons. de Buren, having received and
paid him the other 2001., which remained with Mr. Vaughan "after his
charge finished in Germanic. " If Brooke furnish me I shall return
according to your commandment (which I have declared to Mr. Vaughan
who prepares to repair thither) with all needful instructions. Mons. de
Bueren departs towards Friselond within 8 days to muster the 2,000 foot-
men he levies at the Emperor's sould on the 15th inst.; and desires that
the King send in time a master of the musters with money to pay the
soldiers. If Brooke disappoint me I shall immediately advertise you ; for
money must be sent after Mons. de Bueren who evidently needs it. Bearer
will report occurrents. Bruxelles, 4 May 1544.
HoL, pp. 2. Add. Ssal.d. l-'.ndd.
466. CHARLES V. to CHAPUYS.
Considering the ill provided state of the enemy, who as yet have no
men of war assembled on their frontiers, thought it best (to prevent their
assembling and finishing their fortifications) to send forward Count William
296
36 HENRY VIII.
1544.
5 May.
Longleat MS.
Hamilton
Papers.
Ji., p. 730.
6 May.
Hatfield MS.
231. No. 90.
[Cal. of Cecil
MSS. Pt. i.,
155.]
466. CHARLES V. to CHAPUYS — cont.
of Fustemberg with his men ; and wrote, some days ago, to ' his sister
to send off the Spaniards and Almains who were at Cambray, with as many
horsemen as possible, towards Luxemburg, to join Count William. Will
shortly send Don Fernande de Gonsaga to enter with them into the enemy's
country, and do all the hurt possible until he himself is ready to march
with the body of his army, as he hopes to be shortly. The English Ambas-
sador resident with his sister having said that the King's advance-guard
would be ready at London to cross on the 15th inst. and that the battle and
the King, with the great army, would follow without any interval, Chapuys
is to inform the King of the above, in order that he may also, forthwith,
march his advance-guard into the enemy's country and begin some
exploit until his coming. This would astonish the enemy and could not be
dangerous, seeing that they have no forces together and could not resist on
so many sides. Spiere, 4 May 1544.
Fr. Modern transcript of the original minute at Vienna, pp. 2.
467. LORD EURE and SIR RALPH EURE to HERTFORD.
This Monday, at 2 p.m., received his letter, with a packet directed to
the King, and will set forward towards him with all speed. Enclose a letter
which came from my lord of Duresme with six several letters and copies
from lord Wharton. Berwyk, 5 May.
Add. : lieutenant in the North parts. Endd. : R. by the pynace, at
Leghe, on Tuisday, vjto Maii at 5 in the morning.
468. THE PRIVY COUNCIL to HERTFORD.
As the King desires the Surveyor of Calais, that now is, to come up
with diligence, they pray him to send the said surveyor by sea and thence
to come by post. Westminster, 6 May 1544. Signed by Chancellor
Wriothesley, Norfolk, Suffolk, Essex, Westminster, Gage and Petre.
P. 1. Add.
6 May. 469. THE PRIVY COUNCIL to LAYTON.
R. 0- Send herewith two writings in French sealed with the Great Seal,
viz., a letter of retainder for Mons. de Buren according to a minute0 sent
from thence, and a proxy for Buren to be at the feast of the Toyson. These
are to be delivered to Thomas Chamberlayn (if yet there) to present, or else
sent to Mons. de Buren. Whereas he wrote on 26 April that Octavian, an
Italian, was detected there to be a French spy, and the Regent likewise
wrote to Mr. Wotton at Calys, the said Octavian is apprehended but persists
in a plain denial of all charges. Communicating this to the Regent, Layton
shall procure that some special matter against him, or his accuser, may be
sent hither, for otherwise the King thinks he may not long be detained as
he is. Westm., 6 May 1544.
P.S. — He shall travail to the uttermost that the hoys and playtes fail not
to be at the places appointed, especially those by last letters appointed to come
intoTemmes; also that the wagons and carriages be ready, for the time
approaches fast. Let the hoys that come into Temrnes be sent the day after
receipt of this. The King has provided by one Gundylfyngar 600 hacque-
buttes and other necessaries. Layton shall speak with the Regent to let
them pass.
Draft, pp. 2. Endd. : Mynute to Doctor Layton, vj° Maii 1544.
* &a- .No. 438.
:»r, lll.MiV VIII.
±'7
1544.
•
B. O.
[Spanish
Calendar,
MI. 84.]
470. ( HUI^S to the QUEEN OF II
Tlit Council sriit him \vi.nl \esterday how, U|M>M her writing to tlie
I>eput\ of Ciilais. the King had appiehended an Italian 0
who \ .imin.d hy them, hut they could draw nothing
Iroin him touching his intelligence in Franer, only that he was suspected of
he had acquaintance with one La Clmpelle who ha<l formerly
lent him money. Finding nothing else against him they did not commit
him to ordinary prison, hut to the keeping of the hp. of London, until they
should hear from her what he is charged with ; and th«y desire to hear an
soon as possihle. The Kngiish have news that their ships have arrived in
Scotland, and that when the men have disembarked and joined the
horsemen the ships will return hither. Hut it i* to be feared that the
iltlai/ i-iiusi'ii by contrary n iinl may hare xpoilt their enterprise ; trhirh
teems tomen-hat »/<//»»/<•;•»»».< nub-** it i* favoured by tin- serious I///I.A* «f tlif
riior <»/ Sn>tl<i>i<l ami the axxixtance oj the xim* <;/
nnttrithstandinij that tlirir father i* xtill in ;/n'*<»»,
tifntrnmuu') tin- /•<////</ in of Dotnbart with all hi*
London, 0' May 1544.
/•V. Modern transcript of the original at Vienna, ;»;>. 2.
strum*
Karl />««///«*, ° irln
lately untrn*xed (out
men and
6 May.
Add. MS.
32,654, f. 171.
It. M.
Hamilton
Papers.
n., No. 231.
471. JOHN LYNNE to HERTFOIID.
Repaired, as Hertford commanded, to Westchestrc and Lercpole
enquiring for the kernes to come from Ireland to serve in the King's wars ;
and immediately after him came Walter Pepard to Chester with commission
to conduct COO of the best of the kernes to London, the other 400 to repair
to the North. Nothing is however heard of them although the wind has
been so convenient ; but it is reported that two great ships and a bark, the
King's enemies, deter them. As Pepard says that the 400 kernes for the
North will arrive at Pelofotheray \ nigh Fornes, if they can get pilots, the
writer has sent his servant thither ; and remains here in doubt whether
they will arrive at Chestre, Beaumares, Lerepole, or Pelofotheray. West-
Chester, 6 May.
i>. 1. Add. Seal-d. Kndd.
II .it 11. -M MS.
'-'31. N
[Cal. of Cecil
MSB.
1't. i., 156.]
2. Copy of the above.
/'.I. aeaded : Copio of John Lynncs letter to my lord Lieutenant.
C> May. 472. HERTFORD, LISLE and SADLER to HENRY VIII.
Add
f. 173.
B. M.
H. million
Papers,
n., No. •-':;.'
Upon the despatch of last letters, mentioning their landing i
Legh, having ordered the army in three wards, whereof the lord Admiral had
the foreward and Shrewsbury the rearward, marched towards Legh ; so as to
get that town and land their artillery, h ., there being no other
landing place on this shore. Although their landing was not opposed, and
all, with a few light field pieces, landed in three hours, after marching
about a mile the foreward discovered about 6,000 Scots, horse and foot, along
a brook betwixt Legh and Kdinlmrgh, with ordnance laid in two straits
which the army must pass to come hither or else go 6 or 7 miles round.
The Governor, Cardinal, Murray, Seton and other lairds of Lowdyan
there, and seemed determined to keep the passage. Describes how the
• James and David, sons of Sir George Douglas, not of Angus,
t Misread "4" in Spanish Calendar.
I Peel of Fowdrey.
298 36 HENRY VIII.
1544.
472. HERTFORD, LISLE and SADLER to HENRY VIII. — cont.
ariny forthwith pressed forward and took the passages, the fight being for
half an hour " right sharply handled on both parts," wherein Peter Meawtes
with his company of hackbuttiers did good service. Recovered then, by
force, the entry to the town of Legh which was stoutly defended and for-
tified with ordnance and ditcKes ; but the men gave the onset so boldly that
the town and ordnance, "such as it is," was taken before night and the
enemies fled out. Lost but two or three men slain and two hurt with shot.
Encamping here, have, yesterday and to-day, brought the ships with the
ordnance and draught horses into the haven ; and to-morrow by daylight
mean to march towards Edinburgh to execute the King's charge. Have
been suffered to lie here quietly these two nights, save that horsemen (some
of whom are taken prisoners) have pricked about the town to view their
doings. The Governor and others aforesaid, whereof Brunstoun was one,
who were in the field, tarried not at Edinburgh, but fled to Lythco. Found
great substance, worth 10,OOOL, in Legh, whereof was great store of grain ;
and also in the haven two fair ships of the late Scottish king's, the Salomon
and Unycorne, which will return with the navy.
On Sunday night, after Hertford's entry here, the Provost and burgesses
of Edinburgh sent a herald desiring leave to speak with him ; and, next
morning, they came offering that, if granted assurance and supported against
the power of Scotland, they would adhere to the King to have the late
treaties accomplished. Dilated to them the great untruth used by this realm
to the King (and the King's clemency and godly intent "to have brought
these two realms to a perpetual wealth, unity and quietness ") to revenge
which with fire and sword to such as would resist, he (Hertford) was now
sent, and he intended to have their town and castle to use as he thought
good. The provost answered that in that extremity they would defend
themselves ; but, if Hertford would declare what kindness they should
receive if they set open their gates, they would deliberate and show what
they would do. Replied that he came not to condition or treat with them :
if they delivered the town he would receive it and use it as he thought good,
but if they resisted he would persecute them as the law of arms requires.
As the ordnance was not landed and the army could not march until
to-morrow, gave them until 7 p.m. yesternight to consult ; at which hour
they sent a herald to say that unless Hertford would capitulate with them
they would defend themselves. Intends to-morrow to summon the town
and assure them that, if they abide the shot of a cannon or make any resist-
ance, he will persecute them with fire and sword without mercy ; as he
. partly declared to the herald.
On Sunday night Brunstone came to the town's end, as he says, to be
taken prisoner or find means to speak with Hertford, but was shot with- an
arrow in the thigh by one of the watch and forced to retire. Yesterday he
canae by daylight and spoke with Hertford, saying that many gentlemen
here in Lowdyane, if they saw that the King's force would make any abode
here, would serve him ; whereas to use extremity would be to lose the
hearts of all the people of this realm, which might easily be won if this
town were fortified and Edinburgh town and castle conquered and garrisoned,
by which the King should be sure of all on this side the Frithe and
also shortly come by the rest of the realm. Signify this the rather as it
seems likely that if the King had a foot here a great part of the realm would
fall to his devotion ; and it is evident that this town might be fortified
against all enemies, and thereby both Edinburgh and all on this side of the
Frith brought to a subjection. Hertford intends to accomplish the King's
last resolution with all diligence, supposing that, before they can win the
town and castle of Edinburgh, and sack and burn it and this town, which
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1511.
is well sacked already, with the villages about, for which the horsemen will
be needed, it will be eight days before they can depart.
Hie. Broke, captain of the '/'«/<•</ >'»/////.•, has taken a blockhouse in this
river called Ynchegarvy. Order is tuk»-n for it to be raxi-d, which, if the
" first determination to fortify here had continued, had been worth the keep-
ing." Legh, Tuesday, 6 May, at night. >'///»/••/.
Pp. 9. ./'/'/. Endd. . ir»44.
R. O. 2. Modern transcript of the above from a copy in the Vienna Archives
[Spanish (whero there is also a French translation) ; with a note at the end also in
vn^T Bo^wh (written by Paget for Chapuys's information ?) as follows: —
" You must understand that Legh is an haven town, of like reputation in
Scotland to Andwarpe in Brabant, or Diepe in Normandy. This morning I
have received a letter out of Scotland from a servant of the King's declaring
that Edinboroughe is all burned and razed. I look every hour for news
from the lieutenant to the King's Grace."
/'/'• 10.
6 May. 473. JAMES EAIIL OF ORMOND AND OSSORY to HENRY VIII.
B. o. Has prepared the 100 kerne which the King required him to furnish
St. P.. HI. 495. for the royal voyage to subdue the French king; and also, seeing the
slowness of others who were likewise written to, has prepared another 100.
The Justice and Council have appointed as captain general of the whole
number sent thither the writer's nephew, Lord Power, under whom he
appoints another nephew, Piers Butler, second brother to the baron of
Dunboyne, to the one hundred of his men, and Edmond Purcell, one of the
captains of his kerne, to the other. Trusts that the King will accept the
services of these young gentlemen, and that they will win experience in war
whereby the better to serve here or elsewhere. Hoped to have been himself
sent for to serve at this time ; but will exert himself in the King's affairs
here and be ready to repair to him with a band of men of war if required.
Obtained, when last with the King, his suit to have his son and heir brought
up with the Prince, and has now sent his said son thither. Dublin, 6 May.
>'/<///»•'/.
Pp.1. A.M. Kndd.: 1544.
6 May. 474. LAYTON to the COUNCIL.
R. O. Caused the Regent to join a commissioner with Broke, to take up
hoys, and they went together to Andwarpe and, with the help of the
margrave there, " hired a certain for xxviij stivers a ton, whereas they held
them stiff a whole day at a ducat a ton." Broke sent back for a patent
under the Queen's hand to take up hoys, with command to officers to assist
him, and not to take past 28 or 30 stivers for a ton, 30 being the Emperor's
price. Forthwith sent him commissions, both in French and Flemish, and
retired the Queen's servant as unnecessary. Wrote by George Gower to
what point he had driven the Regent and Council concerning limoners and
wagons. For provision of victuals tarries but for the two commissioners to
be joined with the Queen's, who longs for their coming. The Admiral, with
all the ships here, is ready to enter the seas on the 15th ; and the Regent
and Council affirm that by the 20th every jihip will be on the seas furnished
according to the "intreatie."
On the 5th the Regent sent the President to me with a letter sent to her
from the new Admiral of France, Seigneur Henncbaut, late marshal of
France, desiring that the poor fishers of France and Flanders might have
300 36 HENRY VIII.
1544.
474. LAYTON to the COUNCIL — cont.
safe-conduct to fish together notwithstanding the wars, as has been accus-
tomed. She intends to answer that she refers the matter to the Emperor
and the King, supposing that, upon such safe-conduct, the French would
set the Scots to take up all the poor fishers of Flanders. The herald that
brought this letter to Cambray said that he must deliver it to the Regent her-
self, and showed a schedule written by Mons. de Vandhome in these words
" Nos vous commaundons que vous suffrez cest harrolde passer par toutes vous
villz et forteresses de Hennolde, Arthois, Flaunders et Brabant sans aucune
areste, truble ou empechement, jusques a ce qu'il vient devante le Regent
pour deliverier tellz lettres que nous luy avons donne." The letter and
schedule were received at Cambray and the herald sent back with word that,
if the Queen would answer it, he should have answer at leisure. Bruxells,
6 May. Signed.
1\ 1. Add. Entld. : 1544.
6 May. 475. LAYTON to PAGET.
K- 0. Wrote a letter to the King, 27 April, concerning Octavian. The
Queen wrote another to the deputy of Calais. Would have sent his post
with both letters, but she insisted on sending her post to Calais with both,
saying that he should ride night and day, and deliver her letters for the
same purpose at Bruges, Graveling and Saincte Hombers. Gave the knave
5 mks. to make haste, besides her reward. As I understand that Mr.
Wootton did not receive these letters till 1 May, pray show the King how I
was deceived by that knave post. When asked why he was so long he could
only answer that his horse failed and he fell sick. Henceforward no post
of the Queen's shall carry letter for me and I will never so offend again
" for Caiser nor Quene. I trust I shall cause the knave to lose his office to-
morrow ere I dine, if I can so soon speak with the Quene." Bruxells,
6 May. Sv/ned.
P. 1. Add. Sealed. Endd. ."1544.
7 May. 476. JOHN UVEDALE to WRIOTHESLEY.
R 0< Since the arrival here of my lord of Herteforde has delivered two
several declarations of the state of the King's treasure in his custody, but,
considering Herteforde's importunate daily travail for setting forth the
King's army royal into Scotland and inclination "towards the ague," is in
doubt whether they were sent to the Privy Council. Now, having finished
payment for one other month, which began 6 May, has made a third
declaration, and encloses herewith all three declarations, so that Wriothesley
amongst other "affairs of great importance" may see the furniture of
money here redubbed in time. Apologises for thus molesting him. New-
castell upon Tyne, 7 May. Siijned : Jo. Vuedale.
7M. Add.: To, &c., my lord Wriothesley. Endd. : 1544.
R- O. 2. Newcastle upon Tyne, 7 May 86 Hen. VIII. : — Brief declaration by
John Uvedale, treasurer appointed for payment of my lord Lieutenant and
the garrisons on the Borders.
Showing that at his declaration on 16 April he had (with 122L 16s. l^d.
in broken and refuse gold, and 1661. 13s. 4r/. in two bills of prest of the earl
of Rutelande and Sir Robt. Bowes) 3,752J. lls. 9^/. ; and has received, on
3 May, of Thos. Jefferrey, one of the clerks of the Privy Seal, at Newcastle,
6,OOOZ. Whereof :—
Paid, by my lord Lieutenant's warrant, to Sir Ralph Sadlar, treasurer of
the wars against Scotland, 8,OOCW. ; to my lord of Duresme for money
V VIII. 801
1544.
disbursed to Sir Ralph when the King's army was transported from
Newcastle towards Scotland, 1,2.1 1/. 17*. G«/. ; sent to Edw. Shelley to
I'.uruik, 1 Muy, for ten days' payment of wages of men now ready to enter
Scotland und'-r tin- Wardens of the Kast and Middle Man h« > l,7i:,/. -2,. i
delivered to John Lyne, in prest, to convey 500 Irishmen called kerne from
• •„ rhestre to Newcastell, which are not yet arrived here, 2">0/.; wages of
captains and soldiers on the Borders for one month from (J May to 2 June
(over and besides the diets of my lord Lieutenant and In- KM) men. the
heralds and one trumpet which are yet unpaid) 2,OGO/. 6«. &/. ; to Hen.
Aundirsono, of Newcastle, merchant, for money laid out in helping the
Km- - -hip \/c /--/(//., and making bridges and slings for the King's horses,
28/. 18.-*. 4j</. ; to John Thynne, servant to my lord Lieutenant, for repara-
tions upon the King's manor at Newcastle, 40**. 10</.
Remainder, 1,41 11. 10*. 3d.
Memorandum, that diets of my lord Lieutenant and wages of his 100
men, with wages of the heralds, one pursuivant, one trumpet, and the
captains, soldiers and gunners, consume daily 811. 15*. ('>/.. or 1,1 441. \ , .
in fourteen days, or 2,2891. 14*. monthly. Siyned.
, j>. 1.
7 May. 477. The JUSTICE and COUNCIL OF IRELAND to HENRY VIII.
R- 0. Delivered his letters, for the sending over of 1,000 kerne, to the
St. P., in. 497. nobility to whom they were addressed ; and used such diligence that the
kerne luve Keen ready waiting for wind these 12 days. Have now shipped
1,000 kerne, counting pages and boys, for West Chester; and have for that
purpose borrowed 5001. from the Deputy's wife to be repaid in England.
The King wrote last for 400 of them to be sent to the Pyle of Foudray, but
the wind would not serve nor could mariners who knew that coast be had.
Enclose a minute of those to whom the King wrote for kerne and the
numbers sent by each. Those of Ormond and Desmond and such others as
furnished whole hundreds have their captains and petty-captains appointed,
and others who furnished small numbers have sent captains with 'them,
whom they peradventure expect to be entertained as captains. Beg that
they may be entertained in such a way that neither they nor their masters
shall judge themselves disparaged. Wrote on receipt of the King's first
letters that the kerne desired some nobleman of this realm to go with them,
and his other letters required the writers to appoint one of those who were
written to. As the earls and other nobility of theEnglishryare " unwieldy
men for to go with light kerne," there was no choice but the lord of Dun-
boyne and the lord Power ; and so they appointed lord Power, who is " a
toward and an hardy young gentleman," and leave his entertainment to the
King's liberality. The custom is for every two kerne to have a page or boy
(who is, nevertheless, a man) to carry their mantles weapons and victuals,
who with the marshals, pipers, surgeons, and the like, have like entertain-
ment as themselves ; hut, thinking that in the King's "standing wars"
they will be otherwise provided for, they are now to have a page or boy to
ry four, and the 800 kerne and 200 boys is accounted 1,000 kerne. If
the Iri-h lords after this first shipping send more they shall be transported
thither, as it is doubtful how the refusal of them would be taken by their
masters, and because, through their default, 800 or 400 more of the King's
" mere subj> t, so that it is policy to send away as many of
theirs as possible. I'., g that all may be gently entertained, preserved and
encouraged, lest their masters should conceive grudge against the writers for
procuring their going, and be discouraged to send men again. " Assuring
your Hi'/hncs that thcismen, used in their feate, be very tall men, but they
302 36 HENRY VIII.
1544.
477. The JUSTICE and COUNCIL OF IRELAND to HENRY VIII. — cont.
muste be trayned in some payne and percite, elles thei woll shortely lease
ther feate." They will be easily trained to be good gunners, and many of
them are gunners although they have no guns, whereof there is no pro-
vision here.
Have sent thither three of the gunners in the Tower of London, Thos.
Canterell, John Falley and Robert Delman, and beg favour to them for
their long service here, especially to Caiitrell, who, as master of the ordnance
for two or three years, and otherwise, has served well. Their departure
leaves few or none here to "occupy " the great ordnance. Dublin, 7 May
86 Hen. VIII. Signed by Brabazon, Alen, Orrnond, George abp. of Dublin,
Aylmer, Edw. bp. of Meath, Lutrell, Bathe, Cusake and Basnet.
Pp. 8. Add. Endd.
B- °- 2. "A note of the names of the lords and gentlemen of Ireland which
St. P., m. 497. send
Giving in columns the names, the numbers written for and the numbers
actually sent, followed by a list of names and numbers ordered by the Justice
and Council for supplying the deficiency, and totals. The names of those
written to are the earls of Ormonde, Desmonde, Tyrone and Thomonde, the
barons of Ybrecan, Cahir, and Dunboyne, lord Power, the baron of Slane,
and Sir Gerald Fitz John of Dromanny; Orayley, Ochonour, Okarelle,
Omore, Maguyre, Oruricke, Omulmoy, Omaghlaghlyn, Magunessa, and
Cahir McArte Cavenagh. Those who supply the deficiency are Ormonde,
the barons of Uelvyn and Carbrie ; the lord of Lowth with Uriell and
Ferney ; Sir Thomas Cusacke and the borderers of the shires of Mith and
Westmyth ; Robt. Sentleger, brother to the lord Deputy , the Byrnes ; Teg
Ochonour, Chair Ochonour 's son ; Arte Oge Othole, and Teg Ofaroll of the
Annayly. Total 1,154, of whom 234 are boys. " So remanet in fighting
men, 920; but there be more shipped."
Pp. 2. Endd. as above.
B. 0. 8. Another copy of § 2.
Pp. 2. Add.: To my lorde Deputie. Endd.: A note of th'Irish kerne.
R- °- 4. " Kerne to be transported into England to serve the King."0
Giving the names of the men supplied by Ormonde (80, of whom 18 are
gunners, under Pyers Butler, captain, and James Robynnet, petty-captain,
and another 80, of whom 23 are gunners, under Edm. Purcel, captain, and
Patrick Archedecon, petty-captain), Desmonde (115 under Gerald Corsye,
grand captain, and George Grenelef, petty-captain), Tyrone (76 under
Arthur Oquyn, captain, and Walter Eglye and Walter Bathe, petty-captains),
and the baron of Delven (28 under Piers Nugent, captain).
Lony paper, pp. 4. Endd. : A book of the names of the kern sent out of
Ireland.
B. 0. 5. "An estimate for the transporting of 500 (altered from 1,000)
'carnes' from Dyveling and thereabout in Yrlonde [unto Fumes Fellesjf
in Ynglonde."
Small boats to the tonnage of 280 tons to be had in Chester, Lerpolle
and Yrlonde for a month of 28 days, 14Z. Wages of 98 mariners at 5.s. a
month with 14 " dedeshars," 28/. Victualling of these mariners at 6s. 10</.,
88/. 9s. 8rf.
* This is the paper described in St. Papers III., p. 497, ivnd in the Irish Calendar, as a
"complete rnuater roll specifying the name of every officer and man."
f Cancelled.
:'>!', IIKNIIY VIII. MM
1544.
" Item, that where it was appointed 401. in the rates afore, it may please
your lordships to allow your pleasures and we shall be accountable."
Total, 761. 05. Sd.
Xotf in ati'itlii-r Iminl : "Be sydes the costes, xxvj/. xiijs. iiij</., passed by
warr. to ray 1. Wrioth."
.-/</./»-./ in anotfirr hand : Mathew Kent, 102/. 8«., Robert Dutler.
/'.I. Endd. : The rate for transportation of the kerne.
7 May. 478. WOTTON to HENBY VIII.
K. O. On the 24th ult. received a letter from the Council, of the 19th,
which he declared to the Emperor and (iranvelle. The Emperor's answer
was that he took it to be of great importance that Henry should not be
destituted of 1,000 horses, as he should have been if Wotton had not
straightway agreed with the captain l>y him appointed, who would do as
good service as any in Germany, and to whom and to his brother (who
should have served with him) the Emperor gives pensions (as he gives to
few else) and indeed had already retained him to serve with 5 ensigns of
footmen. Also, that the said captain mistrusted not Henry's payment, but
men are mortal and if Henry died the captain might lose his money, to his
undoing; and, therefore, he trusted that Henry would have given the
assurance demanded. And as for the money, he himself hud promised the
captain that Henry would grant the assurance or at least suffer him to
retain the money ; for without it he could not prepare to serve. It was
probably distributed already and he could not, against his promise, compel
the captain to restore it.
Granvelle made like answer, swearing that the King could not have been
better served in all Germany than by the captain and his men.
As to the navy, the Emperor said he had already written of it to the
Lady Regent and no fault should be found therein, but, although galleons
might serve in those seas, galleys could not ; yet, if the Frenchmen come
strong to the sea he will also prepare further. The final answer touching
the money delivered to the captain is that both Mons. de Lyre and the
Viceroy have spoken with the captain, who says he has bestowed it in
preparations and cannot be constrained to redeliver any part of it. Has
before written how in this matter of captain Van Sickingen he was
importuned by the Emperor and his Council, who persuaded him (being
inexperienced) that if he went not straight through with it Henry would be
unprovided with 1,000 horsemen at his most need, and that this captain
was so meet a man. Will not try to excuse himself, but, as God hears no
man's petition sooner than theirs who trust to His goodness for mercy, so ,
he will trust to Henry (who in his supreme dignity most resembles God in
this world) for forgiveness.*
The Emperor's Ambassador will tell how his men lost the field in Pied-
mont. The Frenchmen have won more glory than profit by it, for they
have not since gotten any town or castle, and there is no likelihood of any
innovation in Lombardy. They persist in their purpose to famish Carig-
nano ; but Pirrhus Colunna has victuals for all this month. The Mylannois
of themselves have offered the Emperor 100,000 ducats ; and the duke of
Florence has sent thither 2,000 footmen paid for three months, and the
duchess of Cameryne and Cardinal of Mantua, likewise. The Marquis del
Guasto has sent Francisco de Landriano to declare the state of Lombardy.
All letters say that the Marquis is hurt in the left hand and above
the knee, but a courier who came straight thence says he is not
hurt at all. Whereas, before, all men praised him, now all say ill of
• The passage represented by these two last sentences is printed in St. P. IX. 657.
304 30 HENRY VIII.
1544.
478. WOTTON to HENRY VIII. — coiit.
him, some that he is a coward, some that he wants wit, and others (" who
seem to me to prick nighest the mark ") that, for a little success that he
had, he was so lifted up with pride that he thought his name only would
make his enemies flee. With the Spaniards these tales doubtless proceed
partly of envy, but indeed it will be hard to excuse his hazarding the battle
without necessity. The 2,200 lantzknechts taken are sent home, through
Switzerland, under promise not to serve against the French king for a cer-
tain space, and some are come hither already. At first all the bb>me was
laid on the lantzknechts, but now it is put upon the Emperor's horsemen,
who fled amongst them and put them in disorder, so that the Switzers and
Gascons and Frenchmen overcame them.
The French king has sent the Cardinal of Ferrara to Venice. Cardinal
Grimane was also there lately, suspected to be sent by the Bishop of Konie ;
but Venetians here say that, being a Venetian, he went thither for private
matters and returned in two or three days to Plaisance, he being legate of
Plaisance and Parme.
The Frenchmen had taken a town of Luxemburgh called Monmeddier
and sent out 100 of their garrison, to seek some adventure, who were
surprised and all taken or slain by the Spaniards. The Spaniards,
thereupon, dressed some of their own men in the Frenchmen's apparel and
pursued them towards the town, shooting guns over each other, as if
fighting, and the townsmen then opened the gates in haste to receive them ;
and they kept the gates till the rest of the Spaniards entered and took the
town. Hearing that the ambassadors of Denmark were departing without
concluding anything, Wotton asked Granvelle of it ; who said it was not so,
but they still hoped to grow to some good end. Granvelle' says that they
stick most at the Article concerning Henry, requiring to have no mention
of Scotland in it ; so that, Granvelle thinks, the tale may be true " that the
king of Denmark's brother looketh to marry the daughter of Scotland." In
Hungary the Turks have lost 600 men in assaulting a strong castle. Gran-
- velle says there is no likelihood of the Turk sending more men thither this
year ; but a secretary of King Ferdinand's says that a bassha is arrived with
5,000 horsemen, and more are to follow. Granvelle says that the French
king sends Mons. de Longueval to meet Count Guillaume of Furstenbergh,
believing that the Count and his men come to serve the French king.
Spyre, 7 May 1544.
HoL, pp. 7. Add. Endd.
7 May. 479. CHR. MONT to HENRY VIII.
p1** °Vfi7 ^ ^8 se^e<^ that the money promised to the Emperor for the French
• •• IX> • war shall be raised in the old way ; and for some days there has been
treaty about pacifying the religious controversy and setting up the judgment
of the Chamber. The declaration made to the Protestants at Batisbon in
the year 1541, and confirmed by Ferdinand and the Emperor's
commissioners at Spires in 1542, is now called in doubt, when the
Protestants wish it included among the decrees of this Diet. The Emperor
has nominated the electors Palatine and Brandenburg to quiet this dispute.
The tribunal of the Chamber is a still greater difficulty ; and Mont cannot
see how these disputes can be soon settled. The Emperor has made a
truce with the duke of Holstein about Denmark, but the Palatine is not
included in it. Merchants of divers nations write that two Turkish pachas
are hastening to Hungary with forces of 20,000 and 40,000 respectively ;
and the garrison now there is said to be 30,000. The duke of Savoy asks
HENRY VIII.
BOtf
ir.H.
7 May.
B. o.
B. o.
[Spanish
Calendar,
vn. 87x.]
aid of the Empire against Barbarossa and the French king, mentioning
that the Ilishop of Koine lends him very slender assistance (described).
When he departed, Henry enjoined the writer to attend the Diets in
the Empire and notify what was done, but, in the past year, at the tu»
assemblies of NurenlxTg and this of Spires, he has learnt that his means
are insutlicient for the expense entailed. Begs relief. Spire-, 7 M.t\ K, 1 1.
Litt. Hot., pp. 8. A>ltl. '
480. The EMPEROR'S DECLARATION against the SCOTS.
Precept of Charles V. to the count du Keulx, chevalier of his Order,
and governor of his countries of Flanders, Artois, Lille, Douay and Orchies,
to make proclamation that the Emperor declares enemies the subjects of
Scotland, who, having always been received as friends in the Low Countries
in pursuance of ancient treaties, have made a close alliance with the king
of Franco (whom the Emperor and the King of England have declared to
be their common enemy, both on account of his injustice to them and his
alliance with the Turks) and, coming under colour of trading, have pillaged
English ships at sea and brought them prisoners into the Emperor's havens
MM have there seized English merchandise, contrary both to the treaties
with Scotland and to the treaty of close and perpetual alliance 'which the
Emperor has with the King of England. They are forbidden to haunt the
Emperor's dominions, notably the Low Countries, their goods there will be
confiscated, and henceforth they and their goods, if taken by the Emperor's
men, will be considered good prixe. And the Emperor's subjects are for-
bidden to haunt Scotland or favour the Scots. " Donne en notre ville de
Bruxelles soubz notre contreseel, etc. ; mis en placcart le vij* jour du mois
ile Mai l«j 1 1.'
/•Y< ni-li. < '<>i>y, pp. 8. Kndtl.
2. Earlier draft0 of the preceding, differently worded but to the same
effect, except that the seizure of English goods within the Emperor's ports
is not mentioned.
/•V. Mn,l,rn transcript <>f the original minutf at Vienna, pp. 2. With
niarifinal note in the original that this is to guard honesty towards the Scots
and demonstrate that the treaties with them are not broken without sufficient
cause.
8 May.
B. o.
[Spanish
Calendar,
vn. 86.]
481. LISLE to PAOET.
Has no news to write but of the stout cardinal, who showed himself
in the field against the King's army, having chosen himself a strong ground
across a river which had a narrow passage. He backed two slings and
three serpentines with 5,000 or 6,000 fighting men, "besides the multitude
of rascals and peasants wherewith the country was furnished"; but
" when he saw the vaward march down towards him, and that he might
perceive they had great devotion to wet their shoes to come to his holiness,
like a valiant champion, he gave his horse the spurs and turned his backt,
and was fain to leave his ordnance behind him ; yet he tarried till we came
within shooting distance of our hakes. He was apparelled, as it hath
been reported sithens to my lord Lieutenant and me, in a frock of yellow
• The minute tent to Chapuys which it mentioned in the 2nd lint of No. 381 ?
f In the Spanish Calendar the above passage is read : 'When he saw the vanguard
march down towards him, and that he might perceive that they had [no] great devotion
to wait the showers to come, Ilia Holiness, like a valiant champion, gave his horse the
spurs and turned his back." And some other parts of the letter have also been
misapprehended.
21715 r
306 86 HENRY VIII.
481. LISLE to PAGET — cont.
velvet, cut and pulled out with white tinsel sarcenet." There was another
passage at the town of Lieth where certain pieces of ordnance did us
displeasure; but, after being "dispatched of that place," the vaward
marched straight to the other passage, by which the army must pass to
Lieth. Lost two or three men in the approach, but compelled the Scots
to leave their ordnance ; and there the writer stayed the vaward until the
battle came in. Paget would not believe what good order the men kept
that day, being their first march, and they newly come from the seas. Begs
him to show the King that he has rigged the Sallamander and the Unicorne
for him, which are two princely ships, the latter about equal to the Mynyon,
and the Sallamander " as much as the Great Galley or within very little,
and fully as long." Laded their bellies with great cannon shot of iron.
Soldiers and mariners have " made their hands here," getting pillage worth
10,000/. amongst them. This town might be made very strong and has no
hill nigh to hurt it ; and all the country would be glad to be the King's
subjects. The despatch to the King shows the rest of their proceedings
and intention. Commendations to lord Wriothesley, and "to all my lords
and friends." Scribbled at Lieth, 8 May.
Pp. 2. Modern transcript of a contemporary copy at Vienna, where there
is also a French translation of the letter.
8 May. 482. The QUEEN OF HUNGARY to CHAPUYS.
Since her letters of the 22nd ult., of which she sent the copy to the
Calendar Emperor, she has received letters from the Emperor, of the 29th,
vii. 87.]' commanding her to furnish the declaration against Scotland without more
delay, so as to satisfy the King of England. Has therefore made it as in
the copy0 herewith, with which the King ought to be satisfied, as the Scots
are declared enemies ; and, although the narrative does not altogether
conform to the minute which was delivered there to Chapuys,! it is made in
order to justify the declaration, and yet excuse the sending into Scotland to
make defiance, as honour would require if it were not founded upon
hostilities by the Scots to the Emperor's countries contrary to the ancient
treaties. Thought this best, so as not to delay the declaration under colour
of sending the defiance into Scotland. Chapuys shall feel how the English
take it. The Emperor is not yet out of hope of treating with the duke of
Holstein, so that, until the deputies of Denmark leave Spires, the King
need not be further moved to make the declaration against the Duke.
Has advertised the English ambassador here how, some days ago, a
herald«of France came to the gates of Cambray requiring a passport to her
with letters. The captain of the town refused passport, but offered to
deliver the letters and send the answer to him at the "Chastellet de Gouy."
The letters are from the Admiral of France (copy herewith) and, as they
concern the King of England and his subjects as much as the subjects here,
she desires the King's advice whether assurance should be given for the
fishing, not only for subjects of France and this country, but comprising in
it the subjects of England, and that the said assurance should extend also
against the Scots, otherwise it would be useless ; moreover, assurance on the
side of France should be such as could be trusted. Has also advertised
the Emperor of this, and will be ruled by their two Majesties. True it is
that in the year '42 the Admiral of France made like overture, but of
another kind, viz., each fisherman paying a certain sum of money ; and,
because he demanded it even when the fishery of those here was over and
they had been constrained to arm themselves, assurance to the French
fishermen was refused. Now subjects of both sides would profit by it.
* No. 480 t See No. 330.
36 HENRY VIII.
B07
1544.
Chapuys shall learn the King's resolution, assuring him that in this as in
all other things she would touch nothing without his consent.
Has caught a traitor of France named La Chapelle, who was going about
the country seeking news to write into France and accuses an Italian
dwelling in Antwerp, named Octavian Bos, of having great intelligence in
1 runce and having gone into England to get news for him (La Chapelle).
Advertised the Deputy of Calais, who wrote back to the English ambassador
here that Octavian was already gone into England. If Octavian can be
trapped, he ought to be questioned when he was last in France and whether,
since October, he has not been at St. Jehan de Nemours, near Fontaine de
Bleau, where he delivered letters to the Sieurdo Vendome ; for La Chapelle,
with whom he is accustomed to lodge at La Chievre d'Or in Malines, says
that he was present at the delivery of the said letters, and that Octavian
went into England to get news to send into France by bis (La Chapelle's)
means ; and Chapuys shall have him questioned about all those here who
can send news into France.
The Comte de Reulx has written that the Sieur de St. Martin, mentioned
in Chapuys's letters to the Emperor of the IStb ult., was at the camp of
the English while they were with De Reulx at the Boullonois (where they
made great spoil and got good booty) and the English captain gave out that
he was the King of England's servant, and would do good service to the
King; but De Reulx could not believe it, he being a great friend (fort bien tenu)
of the Sieur de Bies, who (De Reulx did not know of the practice) knew well
that he frequented the English, and De Reulx reckoned that he might deceive
them. It is dangerous, under colour of his practice to let him con-
verse so much with the English, and it is to be feared that the. French
will make profit of the practice. Chapuys is to speak of it confidentially,
upon opportunity.
Fr. Modern transcript of the original minute at Vienna, pp. 4. Original
headed : A 1'ambassadeur Chapuys, du viii de May 1544.
9 May. 483. HERTFORD, LISLE and SADLER to HENRY VIII.
As Hertford and the army marched on Wednesday last towards
Edinburgh, a herald and trumpet from the provost and council of the town
met them, offering to open their gates upon trust that their lives and goods
would be spared. Hertford said he took their former answer, that unless
he would capitulate they would resist, as final, and would now do as he
thought good,— asking whether they would deliver the castle ? The herald
answered that the castle was out of their power, but they would deliver the
town. Told him to return and tell the Provost and Council that, if they
would avoid man, woman and child out of the town and come to meet him
and submit themselves, he would do as he saw cause. Soon after, as
Hertford neared the town, the Provost and others came to him and required
favour, as the town should be delivered without resistance. Answered as
before; but, as they pressed for the safety of their town, Hertford told them
to return and deliver the keys and they should have the more favour, as
he would declare at his coming to the gates.
Supposed that they would thus yield the town; but, instead, the
inhabitants of one or two houses in the suburbs raised fire and great smoke
in their houses and the town prepared to resist. Describes how the lord
Admiral and the foreward then marched through the suburbs and attacked
the principal port, being an iron gate fortified with men and ordnance ;
how, in the confusion of the attack, lord William was slightly wounded in
the cheek by one of his own side ; how the gate was blown open with a
culverin and the Scots fled with the loss of 120 or 140 slain ; and how,
against orders, the gunners attacked the castle, which replied with cannon
Add. MS.
:v_>,r-.-. 1, f. 17(J.
H. M.
Hamilton
Papers,
ii., No. 233.
308 36 HENRY VIII.
1544.
483. HERTFORD, LISLE and SADLER to HENRY VIII. — cont.
and slew some, and dismounted one of their pieces. Hertford then caused
Mr. Lee and the surveyor of Calais, to view the castle ; who pronounced it
impregnable, as there is no cover under which to approach it and the
ground, being hard rock, could not be trenched, and the castle walls seem
so strong that the shot which Sir Chr. Morres made, for almost two hours,
nothing impaired them. Withdrew the artillery and burst the piece
that was dismounted (the place being too dangerous for men to stand
to mount it again), and set fire to the town in sundry parts. A
great panic thereupon arose, and the soldiers, flying out of the town, were
crushed in the gate, and, but for the smoke which hid them from the castle,
many would have been shot. With much ado this was appeased, and,
having made a jolly fire and smoke upon the town and lost 20 men, the
soldiers returned here to camp.
Yesterday the wardens of the East and Middle Marches arrived with
4,000 horsemen. To-day Hertford has again visited Edinburgh, which had
chosen a new provost, and " rampared " the chief port with stone and earth ;
but the assault was quickly handled, the gate set open with artillery, and
the town won again, with slaughter of 400 or 500 Scots, and loss of but 7 of
our men. The King's commission is now well executed, for the town and
abbey of Holyrodehouse is in manner wholly burnt and desolate, which, by
reason of the shot of the castle, was a more dangerous enterprise than has
been supposed. Standing upon the hill without, to view the burning, the
writers could hear "the women and poor miserable creatures of the town "
cry out upon the Cardinal in these words " Wa worth the, Cardinall ! "
The horsemen have burnt the country within 5 miles' compass, and gotten
much cattle, money and plate. Sir Nic. Poyntz and others have this day
crossed the water and burnt Kyngcorn, a very good town, and villages there-
abouts. Will so devaste this realm and annoy the King's enemies as to
make the punishment of their falsehood an example to the world ; and then,
in returning home by land, Hertford will execute the rest of his charge.
Leghe, 9 May. Signed.
Pp. 6. Add. Endd. : 1544.
9 May. 484. HERTFORD to the COUNCIL.
Add. MS. According to their letters, sends bearer, the surveyor of Calais, to the
183- King. Commends his good service in their journey. Legh, 9 May.
Hamilton
Papers, P'S. in Hertford's hand. — Bearer can show the King vively what has been
n., No. 234. done here, " and when Mr. Le, that was surveyor, shall come, the King's
Majesty shall know the rest."
P.I. Add. Endd.: 1544.
9 May. 485. CHAMBERLAIN to PAGET.
B. O. This day received of Mr. Laighton, the ambassador here, a box with
the King's " procuration and letter of reteindure for Mons. de Buren "
which he immediately delivered. Conjectures from his receiving no letter
therewith that Paget thought him returned according to last advice from
the Council. Cannot leave, because he has not the money to discharge
Buren by 600 florins, although he has borrowed of Andwarpe merchants
160Z. Fl. and given it in part payment to Buren, who desires that the
• muster masters may come furnished with ready money. Buren departs to-
day to Andwarpe, and so to the mustering place, leaving Chamberlain a
remembrance to send the money after him. Was advised by the Council
86 Ill.NUY VIII.
1511.
to take the money for Huron from John Broke of Callais, and has sent to
Andwarpe and into Zelant and Holland after him, but has yet no answer.
Is called upon, both by Huron and l>y the merchants of whom he borrowed,
to repay in 10 days ; who say they need the money to satisfy other the King's
agents "of money by exchange past them out of England." Begs that
order may be taken in this. Occurents are unimportant, save that "daily
they pick up spies ; here was yesterday ij taken, an Italian and a Spaignard.
I'.ruxelles, 9 May 1644.
//-/., />/». 3. 'A.M. l-'.ndd.
!» May. 486. CARDINAL Du BELLA Y to the EMPEROR'S CONFESSOR.
R. O. Gabriel Gusmanus, a Dominican, student of theology, who lately
came to the Chancery of Paris to show the causes of his absence, so as not
to be excluded from the number of the candidates, said he had seen the
Diet of Spiers and spoken with you, and that you affirmed that you would
willingly have consulted with me for peace had I come to the Diet seeking
peace. He added that you were zealous for the commonwealth of Christen-
dom and would be pleased to hear from me about things which might serve
the common weal. I consider Gusmanus a good man, and have a certain
confidence in him since the former war which the Kmperor waged in
Narbonne, when he and the learned Malvenda undertook with me (then
governing Paris for the King), the defence of their citizens. I therefore
agreed that I would thank you for your good opinion and show
you the causes of the journey which I undertook to Spiers. What
were then the offices (jtrorincia) of myself and my colleagues, and
what mission we had from the King, are now known to everyone ;
for, when we were not received at Spiers, we sent to the Orders
of the Empire, at our leaving Nancy, the things which we had
been forbidden to declare in person, and that writing showed by its
moderation that our coming would have made for peace. Expresses
at some length, his belief that, had they been suffered to come to
Spires, peace would have followed and the subsequent troubles, including
the victory at Carinian (which is likely to have momentous consequences)
would have been avoided. Is himself ready to do anything for the sake of
peace. Kx Sammauriano, nostro secessu ml Lutetiam Parisiorum, die nouo
men sis Mali anno 151-1.
I'.s. — Has by chance found one of the duke of Lorraine's household
returning to his master, who can carry this safely, and also bring an answer.
L<it. i '<>/<»/, />/>. M. KmliL : C'opia de una carta del Car*1 Bellaio al con-
fessor del Empenulor.
10 May. 487. HENBY VIII. to the QUEEN OF HUNGARY.
The letter noticed as of this date in Spanish Calendar VII., No. 90,
is of the 18th May. ,Sw No. 526.
10 May. 488. HENRY VIII. to the VICEROY OF SICILY.
R. o. Thanks for continual affection towards Henry and his affairs, as
reported by his ambassador with the Emperor and by Mons. de Chantoney.
French. Draft in PayfC* /.am/, /». 1. /•:»//</.: My. The K. Mau to
the visroy of Sicille, x° Maii.
310 36 HENEY VIII.
1544.
10 May. 489. WILLIAM BELTON.
R. O. Receipt, headed " Ulvescrofte," given 10 May 36 Hen. VIII. by
Win. Belton, elk., for his half year's salary due at Annunciation last, from
George Gyffard, 31. Signed.
Small slip, p. 1.
10 May. 490. CHAMBERLAIN to PAGET.
R 0. Yesterday, by Mr. Wutton's man, received the King's " procuration
and letters of reteindure" for Mons. de Bueren, and wrote to Paget by
Nicholas the post who departed the same hour. Bueren gives humble
thanks for the King's continual benevolence, and is this day departed to
levy his soldiers, leaving the writer a remembrance where to send him the
money. Mr. Wutton's man said that the post from Andwarpe was
despatched towards me before him, who is not yet come, and from Broke of
Callais I have no answer. The merchants of whom I borrowed, to repay
here within 10 days, call earnestly for it; so that to-morrow I go to
Andwarpe to see if the merchants will let me have the money I owe them
and as much more to despatch Mons. de Bueren (by exchange, to pay in
England) and will then repair homewards. If that fail, I must leave all
undone and come away. Bruxelles, 10 May 1544.
Hoi., pp. 2. Add. Scaled. Endd.
10 May. 491. JOHN BROKE to LAYTON.
R. 0. Has this Saturday received his letter, with that from the King's
Council and another enclosed in it, all sent herewith. Received, of Mr.
Damisell, 1,OOOZ. on 80 April to prest 200 hoys, which scantly will suffice
to pay their half month. Encloses "this letter " directed to Thos. Gigges,
so that if thereby he receives 400J. as the Council's letter seems to import,
Lay ton may forward it ; for if the writer comes himself his " business
should stay." If the Council have not provided money for the 100 more
hoys and playtes, begs him to get it ; for the 1,0001. received will scant pay
the 200 for their half month, and many " grudge to serve because they
receive not whole month's wages." Begs him to advertise the Council that
the following are now prested, viz., 18 for Dover, 18 for Sandwich, 6 for
Ramsgate, 10 for Margate, 8 for Rye, 6 for Winchilsee, 5 for Hythe, 10
for Folston, 43 for Ipsewhich. They are from 110 tons down to 35 tons
"for lack of other," and will carry, one with another, 30 or 35 horses.
Cannot find sufficient hoys and playtes, and will be fain to take "craviell
ships and cogge bootes." Begs to have the money for the 100 more sent
to Dort or Amsterdam. Need not answer Mr. Chambreleyn, whom Lay ton
may show that he can have no money from the writer, who lacks it himself.
You will perceive by the Council's letter that they have sent me other
letters, which I never received. If he should come to Lay ton or to
Andwarpe for the money he could not take up the 200 in the time appointed.
Sends the ducat which Lay ton disbursed " for a placarte." Begs him to
return an answer and the enclosed letter in all haste. Middilborowe, 10
May.
Hoi., pp. 2. Add.; "To the right honorable lord deane of Yorke, the
Kinges Maties ambassadour wl the Quene of Hongarie." Endd.: 1544.
11 May. 492. LORD CHANCELLOR WRIOTHESLEY.
See GRANTS in MAY, NOB. 81 and 41.
36 HENRY VIII.
311
1544.
11 May.
Add. MS.
32,654, f. 187.
B. M.
Hamilton
Papers,
n., No. 236.
493. HERTFORD, LISLE and SADLER to HENRY VIII.
Bearer, sent to the King by sea from certain lairds in the North of
Scotland, on coming to Berwick to proceed by post, was sent back hither
to Legh. Hertford opened his letters and desired him to show his credence;
but he refused, saying he was charged to declare it only to the King. Legh,
11 May. Si<m<-(L
P. 1. Add. Endd.: 1511.
Longleat MS. 2. Original draft of the above in Sadler's hand, noted in Hamilton
Papers, II., p. 780.
494. HERTFORD to
Longleat MS.
Hamilton
Papers,
ii., p. 730.
11 May.
R. 0
Without his knowledge their servant was stayed at Berwyk and sent
back hither to him, but is now despatched to the King, from whom they
may expect a good answer. Meanwhile, if, by deeds, they declare their
good mind to his Highness it shall redound to their " benefits and honours."
I > raft in Sadler's hand.
495. LAYTON to the COUNCIL.
In accordance with your letters of 6 May I have travailed with the
Queen and Council for your lymoners and wagons ; and have at last
obtained 2,400 lymoners and 2,000 wagons, and, to levy them, have sent
out six Englishmen and six expert men elect by the Queen. You shall have
all the wagons and lymoners in Flanders, Artoys and Hennolde, and, if
necessary, some out of Julyers. I have advanced money for them, at the
Queen's request. She reserves the wagons of Brabant for the Emperor.
She desires a treasurer sent with speed to pay the carters, as he will be
instructed here; for if paid for a month or a fortnight beforehand they
would drink it in two days and then lurk away and hide. The Queen's
Council have drawn a book, such as the Emperor bad last year, of tbe order
and officers for them ; and the Queen is content to appoint those who were
appointed last year. They promise to make the other 200 wagons and 56
lymoners, if it be possible. Broke, at the receipt of your letters, was at
Handsardamme taking up hoys and playtes ; but, after speaking with the
Queen, I wrote him the purport of your charge for the expedition of the
hoys and playtes into Temmes mouth, &c. His commission extends to
take up 800, and as many more as he thinks meet. I charged him to con-
vent with the owners and masters to set forward at the first wind. The
Queen and Council say that they have sent instructions to the Emperor's
ambassador for Octaviau's accusement. His accuser t remains here in prison,
and but for detecting of him and others had suffered ere this. When his
confession is fully made, I will send a book of it, which the Council promise
me within two days. I delivered your box of writings to Thomas Cham-
brelaino for Mons. de Buren. Bruxells, 11 May. Siyntd.
P^. 2. Add. .We-,/. /•;»,/,/.: 15 H.
11 May. 496. EDMOND HARVEL to HENRY VIII.
It. O. By his last, of 22 April, signified the rout of the Imperialists. The
St. P., «. 668. French have not followed the victory ; but continue the obsidion of Carig-
nan, which can endure a good part of June. Details assistance of money
lent to Ouasto by Milan, Andrea Doria, the Emperor and the duchess of
Camarin and her husband (although the Bishop J is French, body and soul).
• To* lairds mentioned in No. 493.
found in No. 850.
f LaCbapelle.
Apparently they are those whose names will be
* The Pope.
312 36 HENRY VIII.
1544.
. 496. EDMOND HABVEL to HENRY VIII. — cont.
Piero Stroci has assembled 3,000 men and 'entered the Crernonese town of
Casal Magior. It is thought that the French will " ingrosse " them ; but
the French king has no money in Italy. The French have been repulsed
from St. Damiano by the townsmen. There lately escaped, from the
French, 700 Spanish prisoners who were going to the galleys. The duke
of Florence has sent 2,000 footmen to Milan, and the Imperialists have also
raised 6,000 foot and 400 horse about Bononye, Ferare, and Toscana.
The Cardinal of Ferare was received here with great honor, on the 3rd
inst., coming with offers to join these men with the French king, and the
Turk's ambassador is daily looked for, to further the French practises. The
Signory fortify their towns and provide money, but only for defence.
Thanks for letters from the Council, of 30 March, relating the success
against the Scots, and the great expeditions made against Scotland and
prepared against France. Has confuted the impudent reports of the French-
men of discord between Henry and the Emperor. The things done this
winter against the Scots are esteemed wonderful ; and Henry's power has
been a great stay that the Venetians dare not join his adversaries. Towards
Milan are marching 4,000 Orisons and 3,000 Almains ; and Guasto will
shortly have 20,0 JO men wherewith to save Carignan. Venice, 11 May
1544.
P.S. — Barbarossa has left Provence in company with the French navy.
His voyage is suspected to be against Toscana. The Genevoys have put
double presidye in their towns. The cardinal of Ferrara offers this Signory
the duke of Orleans, as hostage for his promises ; the intention of the
French king and Bishop being to make Orleans duke of Milan, by the
help of the Venetians and the Turk, and give him the Bishop's niece.
Hoi., pp. 3. Add. Endd.
12 May. 497. CHAPUYS to CHARLES V.
B. 0. The Council, this morning, sent word by his man that they had
[Spanish letters showing that their army, some days ago, landed two leagues from
Esdembourt, chief town of Scotland, at the nearest port to it ; and the
Cardinal of Scotland assembled 12,000 or 14,000 men and took the field,
but, on learning the number and equipment of the English, at once retired,
leaving some pieces of artillery on the field. Thereupon, those of Esdem-
bourt sent to deliver the town to the English ; but the earl of Arfort, the
Admiral and the other leaders would not accept the town without the castle,
and the others were not in possession of the said fortress nor had means to
get it. As the 6,000 horse which should come from the frontier had not
yet joined them, and consequently they had no means of dragging their
artillery, they had put off attacking Esdembourt, but meanwhile had not
lost time, for they had sacked two or three towns thereabouts. The Council
think that the horsemen will have been with the others since Thursday last,
they having left the frontiers on Wednesday, with only 45 or 50 miles to
travel. The Council also advertise Chapuys that, besides their old intelli-
gences, certain other gentlemen have made offers to them0 ; and they hope
that thereby, [with] their forces and the serious illness of the Governor, all
will go well there. The army arrived very a propos for lord Machuell, Earl
Dhouglast and his brother and other prisoners, whom the Cardinal and his
adherents would have beheaded in a few days, although those here presumed
that Dhouglast and Machuel caused themselves to be taken as a ruse. The
Earl of Lynnes also will not speak ill of it, who was pursued by the
Cardinal and Governor extremely. The said prisoners are in Esdembourt
Castle, and the Queen Dowager and Princess her daughter are in another
• See No. 350.
86 HENRY Mil.
Blfl
1544.
place0 far from thence. Heretofore the Council :_M-.< him to understand that
the King's intention was that, when the army had landed, the ships should
return ; and, seeing the success, Chapuys thinks that that purpose will not
be changed, but rather hastened, especially as th< Km" suspects that the
French are reserving men in order to invade his country in his absence
(nn-siiirs j»,ui- ,-sti; in -jiifl'/tK SH ruincU </»<• If* i'ranf;»i» tif f<mt *i
araml,' unin-i- i/nil; <mt fxntr invader mm \>a<j* diirant ton absence), in which
case the said army would be requisite on the West coast, opposite Normandy
and Brittany. The better to resist such an enterprise the King has begun
to set order for the sudden assembling of men at the principal ports of that
coast, and daily sends thither commissioners and expert men to see to it,
and lays posts as to the North ; and, besides the ordinary men, he will
make a certain number to lend succour where required. It is to be feared
that the French will rather send men to Scotland than attempt the invasion
of this realm elsewhere, unle*a they slundd have Cardinal Pole icith them, by
\rhosf HI t-a us affairs of this realm inii/ht be altered.
Upon a letter which the Queen of Hungary wrote to the Deputy of Calais
to detain a dealer in harness (marchant d' Army.*), a Milanese named Octa-
vien Bosque, upon suspicion of treason against the Emperor, the King has
had him arrested here pending news from the said Queen. The King,
having heard what the Emperor wrote to the Duke of Alburqucrque, has
sent him word that he must give up hunting, and that he shall be given a
lodging near the Court, so that it may be easier to consult him. London,
12 May 1544.
/•>. Modern tranxrript of tlte original at Vienna, ;>/». 8. Original endd. :
receues en Spiere, le xxii* dud. mois 1544.
12 May. 498. CHAPUYS to the QUEEN OF HUNGARY.
She will see the news by the copy of his letter to the Emperor.
Will only say that this Council have again sent to solicit him to write to
her to advertise them as soon as possible what to do with regard to this
Octavien, Italian.
/•>. Modern note from an original at Vienna. Headed: 1544, Mai 12.
R. O.
[Spanish
Calendar,
MI. 92.]
12 May. 499. WILLIAM WIIOUWOOD.
Add. MS.
f. i7/
B. M.
May.
B. o.
St. P., nt. 671.
(Irani l»y Win. Thynne, keeper of the King's park of Beawdeley, to
Wm. Whorwood, of a buck in summer and a doe in winter, to which Thynne
is entitled as keeper. 12 May, 86 Hen. VIII.
C»l>y, p. 1.
500. THK I'KIYY COINCIL to WOTTON.
The King perceives by Wotton's letter of the 6th that the Emperor
procun «1 the payment of the 10,000 fl. to Sickengen and cannot now with
honor retract it ; and so the King is content. As for Wotton's own part,
as he would partly perceive by Paget's letters, the King is fully satisfied.
To show proceedings in Scotland, enclose copies of letters from Hertford
and others, to be communicated to the Emperor or Granvelle. Wotton
must procure from Mons. de Lyreacopy of payments and allowances given
by the Emperor at this time, both to horsemen and footmen, and also of
the ordinances which they are sworn to ; which copies must be signed by
De Lyre and sent with all diligence to the ambassador in Flanders, to be
forwarded to such as take musters of the King's soldiers.
•Stirling?
314
36 HENRY VIII.
1544.
500. THE PRIVY COUNCIL to WOTTON — cont.
Notwithstanding the often requests made here, and to the Emperor and
to the Regent, and the comfortable answers made that " they " (i.e. the
Scots) were taken as enemies, the King cannot have them so declared in
Flanders. Wotton shall declare " the untowarduess of them here in the
Nether Country."
Draft in Paget's hand, pp. 2. Endd. : Mynute to Doctour Wotton,
(blank) Maii 1544.
14 May. 501. PAGET to WOTTON.
K- 0. Has received his letter, with another to the King and the copy of the
letter sent from Aste. Perceiving Wotton's trouble for the matter of
Sickengen, although Paget had already written for his contentation, the
King would have him eftsoons advertised that the thing is taken in good
part. "Thus you see, as you wrote, what it is to serve a good master."
News here appears by the copies herewith, which should have been sent a
day earlier but that Paget waited for fresh news. The earl of Hertford, my
lord Admiral, the earl of Shrewsbury, the lords Cobham, Clynton, Sturton,
William Haward, Dacre, Scrope and Conyers and others to the number of
15,000 entered by sea, with victuals for 56 days, 26 sail and 8,000 men of
war to keep the ships. To join them there entered by land 4,000 horsemen
under lord Evre ; while 3,000 horsemen under lord Wharton entered upon
another quarter to keep the Scots waking. The earls of Westmoreland and
Cumberland had charge of the country at home in the mean season.
• Hourly attends news of their proceedings in Scotland. Westm., 14 May,
in the morning, 1544.
Draft in Paget's hand, pp. 2. Endd. : Mynute from Mr. Seer. Mr. Paget
to Mr. Doctour Wootton, xiiij0 Maii.
14 May. 502. CHAPUYS to Covos.
Gives a brief account of Hertford's invasion of Scotland. London,
14 May 1544 [so dated in Spanish Calendar, but the last paragraph could
not have been written before July]. See Spanish Calendar, VII., No. 95.
14 May. 503. COLCHESTER.
Add. Ch.
15,806.
B. M.
Deed of sale by the executors of Lord Chancellor Audeley (vi/. Sir
Edw. North, Sir Thos. Pope, Edm. Marten, Thos. Gymblet and Thos.
Awdley) of certain tithes in Colchester to the church of All Saints there, in
pursuance of a bargain previously made. Dated 14 May 86 Henry VIII.
Copy, p. 1.
14 May. 504. TUNSTALL and LLANDAFF to HERTFORD.
Have received a letter from the Council containing a clause (quoted)
to the effect that the Wardens of the Marches are to be ordered to send,
forthwith, to Dover the 400 horsemen with their horses and the footmen to
be horsed here, to wait upon the King into France, as was appointed, for
whom Mr. Uvnedale shall pay for conduct and coats. Have written to
St. Papers, 33. \Vharton in this, and pray Hertford to remind the Wardens of the East and
Middle Marches of it. Newcastell, 14 May. Signed.
P.S.— The residue of the 6,OOOZ. brought by Thos. Jeffray was sent to
Berwick as Hertford commanded; but here is yet no word of the 4,000£.
P. 1. Flyleaf with addrets lost. Headed in a later Jiand : To therle of
Hertforde.
Hatfield MS.
231, No. 25.
[Cal. of Cecil
MSS., Pt. i.,
158.]
Haynes'
III-;M;V vm.
315
1511.
14 y
R. 0.
505. LAYTON to the COUNCIL.
I enclose Brake's letter of bis proceedings in taking up hoys and
playtos; and have sent to Andwiirpe for IOO/., upon your letter of bank of
Sir John ( In sham, which shall be sent to him to the sea coast to save his
coming back to Andwnrpe. Enclosed also is " th'accusation of Octavian
delivered unto me here by the Council." Bruxells, 11 May.
/'.I. Add. Scaled, l-'.n.ld.: 1544.
1 I May. 506. PRINCE PHILIP OF SPAIN to CHAPUYS.
Add. MS.
28,593, f. 321.
B. M.
[Spanish
Calendar,
vn. 93.]
Rejoiced to learn by his of 18 January what passed at the going of
Don Fernando dc Gonzaga and that King's determination to make every
effort this spring against the common enemy. The Emperor afterwards
wrote the same. The 5,000 Spaniards for Flanders are embarked and will
be there as soon asthis letter. The necessary provision is made for coast
defence against the armadas of the Turk and King of France at Toulon
and Marseilles. Understand that the King of France means to transport
forces to Italy, and although it is said that the said armadus will visit these
coasts, or at least the isles of Mallorca and YM<;;i. their intention is not
known. Do not hear of the army by land coming this way. The Princess
and the writer are well and desire news of the King and the Princess their
cousin (prima), whom Chapuys shall visit on the writer's behalf.
Sfxnusli, pp. 8. Modern copy from Simancas, headed : Copia de minuta de
carta del Principe al cmbaxador en Ynglaterra, de Valladolid a 14 de Mayo
1544.
14 May. 507. Covos to CHARLES V.
Add. MS.
28|5g8'M' 316> . Has seen the Emperor's answer to Cardinal Farnese. All here desire
[Spanish 'nat upon the first opportunity a good peace should be made ; and, as the
Calendar, agreement made by Don Fernando de Gonzaga in England could not be
vn. 94.J better, it is hoped that the enterprise will lead to such a peace.
Valladolid, 14 May 1544.
Spanish, pp. 9. Moili'rn mpy from Siinancas, headed : Copia de parrafoz de
descifrado de carta al Emperador, fecha en Valladolid a 14 de Mayo 1544.
.1 full abxtract in Spanish Calendar.
15 May. 508. THE PRIVY COUNCIL to HERTFORD and LISLE.
Hatfield MS.
231, No. OH.
[Cal. of Cecil
MSS.. I't. i.,
159.]
Haynes'
St. Papers, 33.
The King has received their several letters describing their landing,
the repulse of Arreyn and the Cardinal, taking of Lythe, burning of Edin-
burgh, <fcc., and gives them hearty thanks for their manly and ilinoiiol
handling of their charge. Where you wrote that the Scots, against your
second coming to Edinburgh had chosen a now provost, made ramparts and
prepared to defend the town, you shall cause the town gates to be over-
thrown for a perpetual memory of their untrue behaviour and to prevent
such fortification henceforth. Remind them in their return to march in
good order, and give no occasion to the enemies.
When returned. Hertford shall appoint 2,900 of the most inland men and
the lord Admiral 1,000 of those carried hence by sea, with suitable captains,
to embark at Newcastle or elsewhere and pass by sea to Calays for the wars
against France ; leaving the frontiers well furnished for defence.
P. S. — The lord Admiral shall see these men safely wafted, giving them
notice that carriage for their tents, hales and necessaries will be provided
at Calais. He shall also appoint ships, with 2,000 men in them, to keep
the Narrow seas ; and then, having taken order for saving such victuals as
816 86 HENRY VIII.
1544.
508. THE PRIVY COUNCIL to HERTFORD and LISLE — cont.
remain, he shall dismiss the other ships. Westrn., 15 May 1544. Signed
by Chancellor Wriothesley, Norfolk, Suffolk, Winchester, St. John, Gage,
and Browne.
Pp. 2£. Add. Endd. : rec. at Berwick, xviij0 Maii.
15 May. 509. THE PRIVY COUNCIL to TUNSTALL.
Hatfield MS. Enclose letters to the Lord Lieutenant, which he is to peruse and
rcfl' rffooh *orward' H he has no* alrea(ty taken order with the Wardens for the 400
a iviSS C l horsemen and the others on foot, he shall do so, and cause them to be sent
Pt. i. 160.] to Dover as shortly as may be. Westminster, 15 May. Signatures (copied)
of Chancellor Wriothesley, Suffolk and Paget.
Coj>y, p. 1. Add.
15 May. 510. HERTFORD, LISLE and SADLER to HENRY VIII.
Add. MS. Since last despatch, have daily devastated the country hereabouts
32 6^'\f 189' an<^ w*thin si* miles of Stirling, so that the enemies shall neither "recover
Hamilton ^s damage whiles we live" nor assemble any power this year in these
Papers, parts, whatsoever aid come to them from France or Denmark. Have
n., No. 237. shipped the ordnance, which could not be carried by land^furnished the
ships with men to convey them to Holy Island and Scaterode, and taken
sufficient victuals to furnish the army in its return, sending the rest to
Berwick ; and, to-morrow, they intend to burn this town and march home-
wards, spoiling the country according to the King's instructions.
Hertford takes with him the lord Admiral, who leaves Wm. Wodhouse to
convey the ships to Scaterode and Holy Hand ; where he will rejoin them
and "draw to the war over seas."
Meanwhile Angus, Sir George Douglas, Maxwell and Grey have been set
at liberty ; and, on Sunday last'-'*, Sir George came hither and seemed much
to rejoice the coming of the army, saying that, but for its arrival, " his
brother and he should have lost their heads, and their day prefixed for the
same," whereas now they were gently delivered, with great persuasions to
show themselves good Scottishmen in defence of their country like their
ancestors. Sir George said he would serve as the King should appoint and
he trusted that his brother would do the like. The Governor, Cardinal,
Huntley and Argile were perplexed with the arrival of the King's power ;
but now they were recomforted by the arrival of five French ships at St.
Andrews with news of aid shortly out of France, and meant to assemble
their power against the 28th inst., and to convey the young Queen to
Dunkell (which is already done). Sir George began to allege that fair
means would win the hearts of the people, and that by fortifying this town
and garrisoning Edinburgh and Stirling, so that such as declared for the
King might be relieved, the whole realm would soon fall to the King's
devotion, whereas this fire and sword put them in despair. In answer the
writers so choked him with the untruth of the nobility of this realm that
he could not deny that they deserved this punishment : but Hertford added
that, although they had deserved no mercy, the King was a prince of such
clemency that if the noblemen and gentlemen would come in to Hertford, as
Lieutenant, with acceptable offers, he would hear and answer them. Sir
George then said he came hither, with the Governor's knowledge, to seek
assurance for his friends, and was required by the Governor to learn from
Hertford what the King desired, and he (the Governor) would do " what he
•May 11.
Brt TIFNKY Vin. 817
1541
might liefully" to content his Majesty. 11 rtford answered that he came
not to treat, but with the sword ; but if the Governor and nobility would
offer as aforesaid, without tract of time, he would answer them. Cannot
learn however that they mean to do anything acceptable, but daily gather
forces. Sir George desired the preservation of his friends, alleging that
all the gentlemen of Lowdyan would serve the King ; to which Hertford
answered as before, and Sir George departed.
Next day he returned with a writing subscribed by sundty gentlemen, to
the effect that they would stand with the King to have the treaties of peace
and marriage performed as passed by Parliament. As this did not seem
sufficient, after the charge the King has been at, and these men, " being
but mean gentlemen of this country," could not perform it without assist-
ance, the writers exhibited certain articles (copy herewith) for which, Hert-
ford promised, the King would grant them assurance and support. But no
more could be obtained of them ; and therefore they shall be used all after
one sort, save Brunstone, who offers to serve as commanded and will come
forthwith to the King, as he dnre not abide here. Describe how they took
Sir George apart (who told a long tale of how things had passed, blaming
Maxwell as the falsest man alive), and how Hertford advised him to deliver
Temptallon to the King, as the best declaration for him and his brother,
telling him what the Master of Morton promised. He answered that Temp-
tallen was his brother's, who, he thought, would not stick in that ; but it
were best that he should either write or go to his brother therein, and he
would either cause his brother to come to Hertford to-morrow night, where-
soever the army should be encamped, or come himself with the answer.
Have despatched him to his brother and intend so to encamp to-morrow as
to be ready to receive Temptallen, if delivered. If their answer is not agree-
able, and they come without assurance, they shall be kept and sent to the
King ; for their refusal to deliver Temptallen will be a plain declaration of
their " crafty juggling and falsehood."
The lord Admiral has appointed certain ships, in their return, to sail
along the coast towards St. Andrews, lauding men, with the Galie Subtilf
and the boats, to burn towns and villages. Trust that if the French ships
are found there the King shall have good news of them. Legh, 15 May.
P.S. — Hertford has received letters and articles (enclosed) from Lenoux,
who seems to mind "right honestly " towards the King, and has already
taken the abbot of Parseleis house. Siynfti.
Pp. 7. AM. EmM. : 1544.
Ib. (. 193. 2. "Certain articles, covenants and agreements promised and agreed by
sundry barons and gentlemen of Scotland whose names be subscribed
and underwritten" with the earl of Hertford, viscount Beauchamp and
Great Chamberlain of England, lieutenant general of the King's army now
in Scotland, viz.: —
Seven articles which may be summarised as follows: — (1) That they
will deliver the young Queen to the King's hands forthwith, or, if she is not
delivered within (blank) months, will advance the King's title to
Scotland, so that the realms may be united. (2) That they will then be
sworn the King's subjects and serve him against France and such as resist
him in Scotland, and all other nations and powers. (3) That they will
take the King as their sovereign, the only protector ana superior of this
realm ; (4) obey their governors whom the King and his successors shall
appoint ; (5) deliver the strongholds to the King ; and (6) prevent any
new fortresses being made without his consent. (7) That they will lay in
such pledges for the above as Hertford will accept ; and if any of them
swerve from any part of these articles his pledge shall suffer such death as
the King shall think good.
( '°Py> PP" 4- Endd. : Articles set forth by my lord Lieutenant.
818
36 HENRY VIII.
1544.
510. HERTFORD, LISLE and SADLER to HENRY VIII. — cont.
Longleat MS. 3. Original draft of § 2 in Sadler's hand, noted in Hamilton Papers, II.,
p. 731, as endorsed "Certain articles devised by rny lord, at Leghe, to be
accomplished by certain barons and gentlemen in Scotland, albeit not put
in execution."
15 May. 511. ANGUS to HERTFORD.
Add. MS.
32,654, f. 185.
B. M.
Hamilton
Papers,
ii., No. 235.
My brother showed me your pleasure that I should come speak with
you ; and I was coming, but heard that you and the army were departed.
Not knowing whether you go by sea or land I send this writing. My
brother showed me ye would I should give my house of Tamtallown. All
I have is at the King's command, trusting he will think my house as ready
in my keeping as any man's, to do him service. Will be always ready to
serve the King, and begs that Hertford will send writings for him to
Blaketer or Vodderbowrn. "Written at the lord Symmarwele house of
Cowhely, the 15 (?)« day of May." Siyned.
Add. Sealed. Endd. : x° (sic) Maii 1544.
16 May. 512. FRENCHMEN IN ENGLAND.
Spc. of Proclamation that all Frenchmen, not being denizens, shall depart
Antiquaries foe realm within twenty days, after which time no person is to retain such
- Frenchmen in wages.
Printed by Berthelet. Headed as devised, with advice of the Council, 1G
May 86 Hen. VIII.
*5|c* A photograph of the above is in B.M. among " Tudor Proclamations "
(No. 27).
[16]tMay. 513. THE COINAGE.
Harl. MS.
442, f. 223.
B. M.
Proclamation that (whereas in Flanders and France the valuation of
money is so enhanced that coin is daily carried out of the realm notwith-
standing the King's commands to the officers of the ports to enforce the
statutes against this, so that the only remedy seems to be the enhancing of
the value of gold and silver in this realm) the King, by advice of
his Council, fixes the value of the ounce of fine gold of 24 carats
at 48s. and of the ounce of the finest sterling silver at 4s. The
King has caused a piece of gold to be newly made which shall be
called the " soveraigne " and shall be current for 20s. of lawful money;
and a half soveraigne for 10s. The royal of gold "being weight" shall
henceforth be of the value of 12s., the angel 8s., half angel 4s. and quarter
angel 2s. His Highness has also caused to be newly made certain pieces of
silver viz., a "testorne" to be current for 12r/., a groat with a whole face
current for 4</., a half groat of the same stamp 2d. Gold and silver brought
to the Tower to be coined shall be paid for at the above prices, 48s. and 4s.
the oz. All groats, pence, half -pence and farthings not clipped nor fully
broken shall be lawful tender even though cracked, and persons refusing
them are to be imprisoned.
•The numeral was at first written "xvd," which has been struck out, and " xs."
added — another mistake, which has no doubt caused the erroneous endorsements.
t Buding (II. 86) says there is no date to the MS. copy of the proclamation of the 36th
year in the library of the Society of Antiquaries ; "but Mr. Leake, p. 194, dates it from
Stow's Annals on the 16th of May 1544. The same date is given to the raising of the prices
of gold and silver in Cooper's Chronicle, folio 323a; and in Holinshed."
86 HENRY VIII. 819
1544.
Provided always that debts due before the 1st day of this present month
of May shall be paid after the rate of 7«. &/. the angel.
Aloiltrn cojiy, pft. 5.
%* Another copy (pp. 2) is in Soc. of Antiquaries Procl., II. 118.
660 Lf *!r' 2> IIurafrey Holt to -
li. M Pondering the enormities "growing of late into this realm" by the
greediness of merchants and others who cull out and transport the best of
our money into foreign parts, to " the abasing of the same by reason they
be of so many divers and sundry standards in fineness, " both gold and
silver. To bring all to a uniform standard, that such cullings may cease,
signifies to his "honor" not only the valuations but also what losses the
Kinu' daily sustains, as follows : —
" Fyrst the old sufferentes, di. sufferentes, ryallis, di. ryallis and quarter
ryullis, angelles and di. angellis, beynge xxiiij1' caryckis fine gold ar beter
than there currant vain aftur the moneys in Flanders, in every pownd
xxei pens, and in every hundrythe pownd viij/. vj*. viijd!., and in every
thowsand pound iiij" \\}l. vj*. viijrf."
Similar calculations for sufferents, &c., of 28 carats, " th'old crownys
' and di. crownys of the fyrst stamp," sovereigns, &c., of 22 carats and 20
carats, crowns, &c., called "the poldhedes," the "last moneys of gold," the
new sterling money of silver, the half groats called the "old starlynge," the
half groats with the " gunholes, " the half groats called " gunstone grotes "
and four other kinds of silver coin.
The worst of these coins "doth buy and sell the best" and the price of
everything will run upon the value of the worst of our moneys. The con-
verting of all " to one uniforme aftur the moneys in Flanders " will be to
the King's great advantage and no loss to the commons, as the writer will
show if his honour will licence him to make proof thereof.
Additional calculation, like the preceding, for the silver coins called rose
pence.
/'/'. 1. lie'iinx : Your humble suppliant, Humfrey Holt.
B. 0 8. Composition of the standard crown in gold and alloy "if you would
have every crown of the double rose should be worth 5*. ster. as money
goeth now," when 22 carat gold is worth 41*. 1(H</. an oz. Memorandum
that the Mint Master gives the merchants only 41*. 8</. the oz. for such
gold and thus takes l^d. the oz. for coining.
/'/'• 2. Kndd. : Yalores auri cunati.
1;- 0 4. Memoranda that 94,736 cr. 82*., " rating the crown at iiij*. \\d. and
a Flemish penny " make 20,0002. st. ; and, rated at 4*. 6</., make
21,5622. 5*. 7i»/., besides the fineness of the gold " and the valuation and
new enhancing of the silver, which amounteth in every pound which was of
Ix groats the number of six groats and ijrf." It is "tried " that 500 oz.
8 qr. of the King's crowns soleil make 4,616 cr. The crown soleil being
converted into crowns of the double rose of the fineness of 22 carats, the
King must be answered of so much as the crown soleil is in fineness above
the crown of the double rose. Mem. 4,785 cr. 12*., at 4*. 2</. and a
Flemish penny the cr., make 1,0002. st.
/'. 1.
R- O. 5. Calculations in Wriothesley's hand showing what the King will gain
by the enhancement of the coinage both of silver and gold.
ii. Similar, but fuller, statement in another hand, beginning "In this
alteration of the coin the King's Majesty shall have two gains, one by the
proclamation of enhancement and th'other by coinage."
Pp. 4. Endd. : Touching the alteracion of coyne.
320
36 HENRY VIII.
1544.
O.
513. THE COINAGE — cont.
6. Letters missive commanding the person addressed, who has received
from Edmund Pekham, esquire, cofferer of the Household, 3,OOOZ. " for the
provision and buying of bullion of gold and silver for to be coined to our
use according to the standard now devised," to deliver the same when so
coined to Pekham and receive again other '3,0001. to be similarly dealt with,
and so continue delivering and receiving until further direction is taken.
Draft, corrected by Wriothesley, pp. 2. Endd. : Copie of the warr. to the
M™ of the Mynte.
16 May. 514. THE PRIVY COUNCIL to HERTFORD.
Hatfield MS.
PTM N? 'r°*;i
* MSS 6 l
Pt. i., 161.]
Haynes'
St. Papers, 35.
In case Sir George Dowglas or others who under pretext of friend-
nave dealt suspiciously with the King, upon report of your success,
rePaif to you, whatsoever offers or fair language they use you shall follow
your instructions and burn and spoil without respect to whom the places
appertain. If not against your promise to them, you shall bring with you
gir George, Angus, and all other men of haviour you may attain. Westm.,
16 May. Signed by Chancellor Wriothesley, Norfolk, Suffolk, Winchester,
St. John, Gage, Browne, and Petre.
P. 1. Flyleaf with address lost. Headed in a later hand : To therle of
Hertforde. Endd. : Fro the Lordes, rec. at Barwik, xviij0 Mail.
16 May. 515. THE PRIVY COUNCIL to HERTFORD.
Add. MS. The King is informed that his soldiers, amongst the spoil of
32,654,!. I95b. Edingburgh and Lyth, " have gotten great quantity of canvas, olromes,
Hamilton polldavies and other linen cloths." Hertford shall procure some merchant
Papers, of Newcastle or thereabouts to buy them at reasonable prices and keep them
n., No. 238. for the King's use, who will repay the money disbursed and recompense the
travail.
Draft in Payees hand, p. 1. Written on the back of an earlier corrected
draft of the same letter. Endd.: A minute to [th'erll of Hertjford, xvj° Maii
a° 1544.
16 May. 516. SIR GEORGE DOUGLAS to HERTFORD.
Add. MS. Found Angus at Crawfurd Castle and brought him to lord Somer-
32'6^'ivi 2°2' we^s place called Cowthelye, intending to be with Hertford this Friday ;
Hamilton ^ut word came from Edinburgh that the army was all departed and Hert-
Papers, f°r(l gone by sea in the ships. Angus has written to Hertford that all shall
n., No. 240(1). be at the King's command ; and told Sir George that, as he was a true
gentleman, he and his house should be at the King's command. Offers to
send advertisements out of Scotland. The Governor and lords purposed to
be this night at Lynlythqw, with their power. Eight French ships are come
to Dunde, but the writer has not heard their news yet. Is acrased, not
having been lately accustomed to labour, but will come to Hertford when and
where he appoints, even to London. Is ready to treat for the King with any
great men of the realm ; and trusts to draw most of the Mers to the King's
purpose, the Border gentlemen showing them favour, for their goods are
lost. "I traist the erlle of Cassillis hes bene with your 1., for, as I am
advertyst, my lord Maxwell is efter yow, and he is ane fyne fallow — your 1.
is wys anewcht." Remember lord Hume's house called Dunglas, in your
way, for he and his are the King's enemies, and if lord Maxwell would speak
in its favour grant it not. Is always at the King's command. Dalkeith,
16 May.
HoL, pp. 2. Add. Sealed. Endd. : 1544.
;;.; IIKMIY vm.
1544.
If' May. 517. LAYTON to PAOET.
R- 0. This day the Queen's secretary sent him word that yesterday the
Queen received a letter from the Emperor stating that Ouasto had 1,200 of
his Italians taken in last conflict, all of whom were brought before the
French king, who gave them their ransoms and an oath not to serve
the Emperor for four years, and sent a larger company than they to conduct
them through the mountains. Knowing their way better than the French-
men, and perceiving that they were led out of it towards Barbaroussa, the
Italians suspected that they were to be committed to Barbaroussa's galleys,
and so, espying their opportunity, they suddenly assailed the Frenchmen
and slew every man of them ; and then took the next way into Italy.
Bruxells, 16 May. Signed.
I'.l. Add. Kndd.: 1544.
17 May. 518. CHAPUYS to CHARLES V.
R. o.
[Spanish
Calendar,
MI. 96.]
B. 0.
[Spanish
Calendar,
vn. 88.]
On the 12th inst. received together the Emperor's letters of the last
of the past month and 5th° of this ; and, being unable to speak with the
King, who had taken pills, communicated the contents of the letters to the
Council, who forthwith made report to the King. The answer was :—
First, as to Captain Siquinghen, the King had already indicated that he
was satisfied, and now he was still more obliged by the Emperor's com-
pliments, and especially the offer to assist his captains in levying horsemen.
As to thf hastening forward of their army, aftfr Chapuys had urged ttii* to the
Council as a means of interrupting French designs for assisting Scotland and
invading this realm, and had debated it at length, he uas answered that the
King, no less than the Emperor, desired to hasten the enterprise, and night and
day thought of nothing else and would see to the crossing whenever possible. The
Council gave him the same assurance on their part, and, this morning, tht
secretary of the Council, by whom he yesterday sent them a reminder, told him
that the King has since tent everywhere to hasten the men of icar icho are in the
remoter parts, and has written to Hertford to hasten his return from Scotland
and, as soon as he can spare men, to ship 8,000 to Calais to reinforce the
vanguard. The King has also hastened the provisions and victuals for men and
horses that must be had between this and Dover, ami it will depend only upon
the arrival of the hoys from Flanders (not one of which is yet come) if they
do not leave sooner than was answered to Mons. de Chantonnay, which Chapuys
u-ill not cease to solicit ; and although the King's ambassador might have said to
the Queen that the vanguard was to be ready at Dover on the 15th inst. he said
it only to hasten the hoys, before the arrival of which the men of war will not
stir, so as not to make scarcity of victuals in the quarter where they shall
sojourn. As to the affair of Madame d'Aiguemont and others who have
property upon the French frontier, the King heretofore commanded his
men of war not to damage them unless for the Emperor's service and his ;
the Emperor knew that it was not easy to keep men of war from disorder,
and he would again provide earnestly therein. The news of Scotland will
be seen in the bill herewith. London, 17 May 15 11.
l-'r. Modern transcript of the original at Vienna, pp. 8. Original endd.:
receuesen Spierele xx1* (tic) dud. mois 1544.
2. [The bill mentioned above ?]
News from Scotland, furnished apparently to Chapuys, as taken from
letters of Mons. de Hcrford, lieutenant, of the 6th inst. and of Mons.
1'Admyral of the 8th inst.
P.S. — Other letters came from Scotland on the 14th inst., but not from
the lords above named, to the effect that our men have taken the good town
• Apparently each of these letters wiu dated and despatched the day after the draft.
Sfc Not. 427, 466.
21715 x
822 36 HENRY VIII.
1544.
518. CHAPUYS to CHARLES V. — cont.
of Edinburgh and burnt and razed it all, as they did Lith. Certain news
is expected hourly. And when the horse shall join the others there is
great hope that with God's help some great exploit will be done.
Fr. Modern transcript Jrom Vienna, pp. 3.
R- 91, 8. Later news.
Calendar Upon trust of those of Esdembourt, who had several times come out to
VH 89 ]' present the town to him, the earl of Harfort appeared before it with less
artillery than he would otherwise have done ; but, when he approached, the
gates were closed against him, and some of his men not experienced in
war approached one of the gates where the artillery of the castle did them
some hurt. Having cast down the said gate with artillery, his men entered
the town and, at the first attack, slew 200 Scots who were defending the
gate ; which done, the English (little practised in such work) lost order and
there was such confusion that they wounded one another with their arrows
(among others, lord William, brother to the Duke of Norfolk, was wounded
in the face), and this disorder and the resistance they met with compelled
them to retire. During the fight the Cardinal and Governor went out and
escaped because the King's horsemen were not yet arrived, who arrived the
same night. Next day the English returned to the assault, and some
soldiers, not content with taking the town, boastfully thought to capture the
castle " avec les angles," from which they were well repulsed with cannon shot.®
After sacking the town and killing about 800 Scots therein, it was
proposed to give battery to the castle. But, the ground being either
rock or small sand, it was impossible to trench ; and when the English
artillery approached, those within dismounted their principal piece with
a cannon shot, and, as it could neither be remounted nor removed, the
Earl of Arfort caused it to be burst with an overcharge. Harfort also
writes that he caused the horsemen to pillage and burn all the villages
within five or six leagues round the town, and they have spoiled
all the country and made a very great booty without losing in the whole
expedition past 60 or 80 men. The King learns by spies that the Cardinal and
Governor, in their perplexity, took the expedient of liberating Earl Dhoug-
last and other prisoners and gaining their assistance, and also summoned
the earl of Lynnes, who answered that he was ready to do his duty if he
had another chief than the Governor, under whose flag or command he
would never march. TJie King did not much like the said answer, thinking
that the Ear], in view of the King's intelligence with him, should have acted
otherwise. Arfort, after taking the two principal ships of Scotland,
named the Salamander and Lycorne, razing a castle upon a little island,!
sacking Lyft, the richest and busiest town of Scotland, and sacking
and burning two places belonging to the Cardinal, took his return
journey by the sea coast, so as to have the assistance of the ships. After
journeying 16 miles he will despatch the ships and make for a castle called
Wtme,J 12 miles from the Northern frontiers, which he intends to take and
fortify.
It has been omitted that, on their arrival, the Cardinal and Governor went
forth to guard a passage, but fled at the approach of the English, leaving
the artillery ; as likewise did other gentlemen who were deputed to guard
another passage. The Cardinal " estoit vestu d'une casacque de vellour
* De la prinse de laquelle non se contentana, aucluns souldars, faisans les braves,
pensoient d'emporter led, chasteau avec les angles, dont ilz furent bien repoussez a
grandz copz d'artillerie.
t Inchgarrie. J Hume.
86 HENRY VIII. 323
1544.
jaulne fort descouppe, plaine de taffetas blanc avec listes d'or que flocquoy-
cnt par les descoupeures."
/•>. Mu,l,-rn tran^-rijit from Vienna, ]>j>. 8. lltadcd : Supplement ft la
Icttrc de Chapuys a 1'Empereur du 17 Mai loll.
17 May. 519. CHAPUYS to the QUEEN OF HUNGARY.
[Spanish Received on Monday last0 her letters of the 8th inst., and on Tuesday
Calendar, communicated the tenor of them to the Council. She could not believe
vn.97.}' what satisfaction the declaration against Scotland has given to the King,
who has charged Chapuys to thank her and all those who have managed it.
Thinks she has done a singular work to gain the King's heart by despatching
it, as any further delay might have greatly prejudiced affairs. The King
much approved her dealing with the man who brought the letters from the
Admiral of France, and still more her desire for his advice before answering
them. lie says that she may do as she thinks best ; and [that] to him
(not having thought out the affair) it would seem advantageous, and harm-
ful to the French, to refuse the fishing truce, and that, the Emperor's army
and his being so powerful, their common subjects will be able to fish with-
out danger, for the French will take care not to scatter or go amusing
themselves (taller jouer).
The Council sent Octavian Bos to Chapuys's lodging, who examined
him at length. He affirms that since he left Lyons to return to Milan,
about three years ago, he has never entered France, and that, at least, he
will be able to prove that for the past sixteen months he has not resided in
France [and] has nowise returned thither ; that he has no acquaintance
with any of the great men of France, especially that he has never spoken
with Mons. de Vendosme, and although he saw him when he was page to
Seigneur Gallia Visconte he would not recognise him now ; during all the
month of October last he was at the camp of Landressy or at Valcncienne and,
on the retreat of the camp, returned straight to Antwerp, from whence he has
since, twice, returned to Cambresil (tic), taking La Chapelle with him, who
was in Antwerp without occupation ; his acquaintance with La Chapelle
began in Milan, when La Chapelle was of the band " dung (?) des Seigneurs
des Meynes"; he heard nothing of La Chapelle's arrest until he was
at Calais. That he did not return to Lyons, where he formerly traded,
rather than come to Flanders was because in Milan it was forbidden to
carry harness and such merchandise as his into France. Examined
Octavian 's servant, a native of Dynant, who affirmed the same as his master
touching the abode at the camp and Valencienne in October. Upon this it
will be well to examine the other servants remaining at Antwerp; and that
as soon as possible, for the Council make marvellous instance to know the
affair fully, so as to resolve quickly whether to release or detain him. As
he has the favour of several of those here, whom he served at the said camp,
it is to be feared that, unless proof of his crime comes, he will be set at
liberty.
The Council approve her advice touching the Sieur de St. Martin,
knowing that in such affairs the French are cleverer than they ; they will
be more on their guard in future.
For other news refers her to the copy of his letters to the Emperor.
i'r. Modern transcript of the original at Vienna, pp. 8. Headed:
1544, Mai 17.
• M»j 12th.
824
86 HENRY VIII.
Hatfield MS.
real ofCecil
MSS.
Pt. i.. 162.]
1544.
17 May. 520. CHAPUYS to the QUEEN OF HUNGARY.
R- 9- The King has just sent two of his Council to say that he has
[Spanish ^eci,je(i (adn'se) to send his principal secretary, Mr. Paget, to the Emperor
Calendar, ... .. J ' f «• • > ci ii j
vn. 98.] a-8 we-U *or the return visit as to relate the success of anairs of bcotlana
and the state of those which concern the coming enterprise. Could learn
nothing more of Paget's charge ; but takes the opportunity of this courier
to write these two words, and would add that the said secretary, who is a
discreet personage and in credit with his master, has always shown incli-
nation to the Emperor's service. London, 17 May 1544.
Fr. Modem transcript of the original at Vienna, p. 1.
17 May. 521. The BISHOPS OF DURHAM and LLANDAFF to HERTFORD.
Forward three letters just received from the Council, and also the
COPV °* a ^e*ter to tne Bp. of Durham showing that the King looks for his
*wo hundred horsemen from these borders, and as many from the West
Borders, whereof they have advertised Wharton, besides the footmen. He
may advertise the wardens of the East and Middle Marches thereof.
Newcastle, 17 May, at 8 p.m. Signed.
P. 1. Flyleaf with address lost. Headed in a later hand : To therle of
Hertforde.
17 May. 522. LENNOX and GLENCAIRN.
R- O- Treaty, in the form of an indenture, made at Carlisle, 17 May
36 Hen. VIII., between Wharton and Bowes (commissioners appointed by
the King's Commission, recited, dated Westm. 26 March 35 Hen. VIII., to
treat with commissioners of Matthew earl of Lenaxe and Wm. earl of
Glencarne) and Wm. earl of Glencarne, Robert bp. elect of Catnes, brother
to Lenaxe, Thos. Bishope and Hew Conynghame, commissioners appointed
by Lenaxe and Glencarne by their commission (to Bishope and Conynghame),
recited, dated Dumberten, 8 April 1544.
That, for the quiet of Scotland and relief of Lenaxe and Glencarne from
the malice of the Cardinal and Arren, it is agreed that0 : —
1. Lenaxe and Glencarne shall cause the Word of God to be
taught and preached ; 2, remain friends to England and refuse any league
to the contrary, &c. ; 3, foresee that the young Queen is not conveyed
away ; 4, assist the King to win Jedworth, &c. ; 5, help to have the
King Director and Protector of Scotland.
For the more sure performance of the above, Robert bp. elect of Catnes
enters himself as hostage for his brother Lenaxe ; and also Glencarne
grants that his " nephew " WTm. Conynghame, son and heir apparent of his
son Alex, lord of Kilmawrise, now lying here in pledge for his ransom,
shall remain his hostage for this.
In return, the King is content, " of his incomparable bounty and
benevolence," to grant as follows: — [Five Articles as in 837 (2) p. 221.]
And, finally, where Lenaxe, by his secretary and otherwise, has made suit
to marry lady Margaret Douglas, the King's niece, and now has renewed
that suit, the King's pleasure is that, if Lenaxe perform the above
covenants according to the King's expectation, and lady Margaret and
Lenaxe on seeing each other agree for that purpose, he will both agree to
the marriage and further consider Lenaxe's good service. Signed by
Wharton and Bowes.
Pp. 12.
• These five articles are as in Wharton and Bowes's first and third instructions.
Nos. 243 (2) and 337 (2).
See
:;•'. HENRY VIII.
I.-H.
R. O.
2. Another copy of the above, also signed by Wharton and Bowes.
/>• 10.
3. Modern copy of § 1.
Pp. 18.
R. O. 4. English counterpart of the above treaty, signed and sealed by the
Rymer,xv.22. Scottish Commissioners.
Large parchment, much mutilated. Signatures and seals lost.
R. 0.
(R.T. 175-G.j
18 May.
18 May.
Harl. .MS.
442, f. 197.
H.M.
Soc. of
Antiqu. Procl.
ii 132.
18 May.
R. O.
[Spanish
Calendar,
TH. 101.]
523. ISLE OF* GUERNSEY.
See GRANTS in MAY, No. 51.
524. UNAUTHORISED NEWS.
Proclamation, for London, that as certain light persons have printed
certain news of the prosperous success of the King's army in Scotland
inaccurately, to the slander of the King's captains and ministers, all persons
having such books are to bring them to the Lord Mayor and Aldermen
within 24 hours to be burnt. Westm., 18 May 86 Uen. VIII.
Modern copy, p. 1.
2. Another modern copy.
P. 1.
525. HENRY VIII. to CHARLES V.
Begs credence for his Councillor, Messire Guillaume Pagct, whom
he sends to explain some important matters touching the common affair,
and to learn the Emperor's decision therein. Westminster Palace, 18 May
1544.
From a modern abstract from tlte original at Vienna.
18 May. 526. HENRY VIII. to the QUEEN OF HUNGARY.
Pagct, who is sent to the Emperor, is ordered to visit her on his
way ; to inform her of the news and thank her for help in forwarding
provisions for the English army. Westminster Palace, 18 May 1544.
I''rom a modern abstract from the original at Vienna.
R.O.
[Spanish
Calendar,
vn. 90 and
102.]
18 May.
R. o.
[Spanish
Calendar,
MI. 103.]
18 May.
Add. MS.
32.B54, f. 196.
B. M.
Hamilton
Papers, 11.,
No. 239.
527. HENRY VIII. to GRANVELLE.
For Paget, whom he sends to the Emperor, begs Granvelle to obtain
" good answer and short expedition." Westminster Palace, 18 May 1544.
l-'mm a modern abstract from original at Vienna.
528. THE PRIVY COUNCIL to TUNSTALL.
The King has presently despatched his servant Thos. Hungate with
8,0001. for those frontiers. As the coin is raised in the manner shown l>y
the proclamation0 herewith, notice must be given that it be paid accordingly.
By the letters of Wharton and Bowes, of the 14th inst., it appears that
they are towards concluding with Glencarn and other commissioners for
Linox and desire to know how the bp. of Catnez, when delivered as hostage
for his brother, shall be used. The Bishop is to repair to the King at
Court. The sending of footmen hither or to Dovar to be furnished and
serve as horsemen is to be stayed until further orders, and then not more
than 200 are to come.
Itrat't n-itli <;>rr<-rtii»ix in 1'aget's hand, /». 1. Kndd. : A minute to my
lord of Duresme, xviij0 Mail 1544.
• See No. MS.
326
36 HENRY VIII.
1544.
18 May.
K. o.
[Spanish
Calendar,
vii. 99.]
529. CHAPUYS to CHARLES V.
This King sent two of his Council to tell Chapuys that he had decided
to send his first secretary, the bearer, to return reciproque visitation9 and to
communicate the news of Scotland and state of preparation for the
approaching enterprise. To-day the King has sent the said secretary to
communicate letters which the king of France haft written him and hi ft reply, of
which the said secretary will carry tJie originals (at least that of the king of
France) to the Emperor. From what he sees and learns from the said secre-
tary, all possible diligence is made here to*hasten affairs; but he very much
doubts that things will not be so soon ready as the Emperor desires and the
occasion requires. The cause of delay will be the zeal (not to say obstinacy)
which the King sltows to go in person, for whose surety so many things hare to be
done that they will not be finished for some days. Chapuyss own foolish opinion
is that the King will not act prudently in attempting the journey, for, besides his
age and weight, he has the worst legs in the world, such that those who have seen
them are astonished that fie does not stay continually in bed and judge that he
will not be able to endure <the very least exertion without danger of his life, yet no
one dare tell him so (et que toutesfois personne ne luy ose remonstrer). It is
clear that his presence might be very useful if health permitted it, but as he now is it
will be a danger. Wherefore, and for other reasons which Chapuys has
lately written, it would be a good work, for ivhich every means should be sought,
to rid the journey of his presence, though, for the furtherance of affairs he
might remain at Calais during the enterprise. London, 18 May 1544.
Fr. Modern transcript of the original at Vienna, pp. 2. Original endd. :
receues en Spiere, le xxvie dud. mois 1544.
18 May. 530. CHAPUYS to the QUEEN OF HUNGARY.
R. 0.
[Spanish
Calendar,
vn. 100.]
Advertised her yesterday of the King's decision to send his first
secretary, Mr. Paget, to the Emperor. This after-dinner the King has sent
him to "communicate his charge to Chapuys. It is (besides what Chapuys
wrote in his last) to communicate to the Emperor a letter from the King of
France, dated 9th inst. at St. Germain, and this King's answer, viz., — That
he is surprised at the French king's writing that he never thought the
amity between them broken, seeing the hostilities done at the wasting
of Boullonnois and neighbouring countries, and captures of ships, and still
more surprised to learn by the said letter that he who brought the present
of wines had, to the French king, moved the subject (aroit esmeu prnpoz) of
peace and confederation ; and it seemed that the French king only sought
to engender suspicion between the Emperor and him, but their amity was
inviolable and the French king would do well to avoid such indirect means ;
if he wished for peace he must first renounce alliance with the Turk and
Scotland, "et satisfaire son deu et au tort quil tenoit de sa Majeste;"
and in recompense for the news of Piedmont this King sent him those of
Scotland.
The Secretary being hurried about his departure, Chapuys could not get
copies of the letters, but supposes that the Emperor will get them. As
Chapuys wrote yesterday, the Secretary goes also to report preparations for
the enterprise. The King continues in his wish to go in person, and truly
his presence would be of much service provided that his health would bear
it, but it is more than certain that, if he insists, affairs will be much
retarded. Moreover, there is evident danger, for, besides his age, he is so
very ill in his legs that it is a wonder he can stand, especially if (after long
sojourn where he has been) he has to exert himself without loss of
* la return for the mission of Chantonnuy.
86 HENRY VIII. 327
1544.
time.0 All those about him have tried every means to dissuade him
from it but it is no use, and Chapuys does not think that there can
bo any other means except that the Emperor should wish to excuse his
going, for the King would hold it a point of honour to go if the Emperor
were there. Suggests that it would be a good work to excuse the going of
them both ; and that by remaining in some part of their frontiers they
would vex and astound the enemy no less than if they were personally in
the army. Begs her, if she approves this advice, to write of it whither
she thinks fit ; but to make no sign of it to the said Secretary, in thanking
him for his continual good offices.
l''r. Modern transcript of a contemporary copy at Vienna, pp. 8. Headed:
1544, Mai is.
18 May. 531. HERTFORD, LISLE and SADLER to HENRY VIII.
Add. MS. On Thursday! last, having burnt Edinburgh and the towns and
12>6^'M 198* v'^aKes rounfl (as they wrote in their last), they burnt Legh, sent away such
Hamilton 8Qips an^ boats as were meet and burnt the rest, and destroyed and burnt
Papers, fc^e P>er I an(l» coming homewards they have burnt Muskclburgh, Preston,
IL, No. 240. Seton with lord Seton's principal house (himself pricking aloof so that he
might see it), Haddington and Donbarre and as many other peels, houses
and villages as they could reach. Kept such array that the Scots could
take them at no advantage. Yesterday lords Hume and Seton, and
Bothwell, with 2,000 horsemen and 6,000 foot, seemed determined to stop
them at the Peese, which is a very strait passage for an army and might
have been kept by 8,000 men of heart ; but, when the Scots saw the army
march towards them to the assault, they dispersed and gave the passage
without resistance. The King will hear what devastation is done from the
lord Admiral, who repairs to him in post, to know his pleasure for the
ordering of affairs by sea, and sends the ships which have arrived here out
of the Frythe to the Narrow Seas.
Wrote what they did with Sir George Douglas touching Temptallen, and
the letters (herewith) received since from Angus and Sir George show their
mind in that matter. Hertford would gladly have made some countenance
of assault to it, but lacked artillery and powder. Besides, scarcity of
victuals compelled the army to hasten (and as it was, the soldiers had to
drink water for half the way), so that they had, unwillingly, to leave both
Temptallen and Hume castles and arrived this night in Berwick.
On Thursday night last, when encamped at Seton, lord Maxwell sent to
Sir Ralph Evre desiring to speak with him in the fields, and sending word
that he would also speak with Hertford. Thought good to stay Sir Ralph
from going, and, meanwhile, the lord Admiral rode forth to the place
where he understood Maxwell to be, and found him in the fields with 8 or
10 horse. Came suddenly upon him, as though by accident, " merrily
saying unto him that he should be my prisoner and go with mo to
our camp to speak with your Majesty's lieutenant." He answered
that he was already the King's prisoner and came purposely to speak
with the Lieutenant, and so came into camp without assurance;
whereupon Hertford has brought him to Berwick, telling him it would
be to his honor to enter according to his promise. He said he would
gladly go home to make ready to enter, desiring to have a day appointed,
and that he had come to Hertford upon trust ; but when he saw he must
needs tarry he seemed content, and now desires to repair to Carlisle, to order
his things at home and furnish himself to repair to the King. Beg to know
how to treat him. He offers as much as ever.
* " Car oultre leaige il eat si tree mal des jambes que euat (qu. eit ?) meneille quil se
peult soustenir, et sil eat question (apres long sejour ou il a este) de se mectre en travail
sen jour perdre." The text saems to be corrupt, but the general sense is obvious.
t May 15th.
328
36 HENRY VIII.
1544.
Harl. MS.
6,063, f. 15.
B. M.
Add. MS.
6,482, f. 9.
B. M.
19 May.
K. 0.
E. 0.
B. 0.
531. HERTFORD, LISLE and SADLER to HENRY VIII. — cont.
Have here received letters from the Council requiring 3,900 soldiers to be
transported hence to Calais, to serve in France ; and Hertford has appointed
captains for that purpose. Although the gentlemen are most willing to
serve, their necessity is so evident that it seems impossible to furnish the
number, unless they and their men may have time to go home and furnish
themselves. They have spent all their money ; and they have no tents or
pavilions, because this enterprise was by sea. The soldiers have lain
nightly in their clothes for two months, and for this fortnight every night
in the field without covering, so that most of them, "with cold and great
travail and scant victualling," have caught diseases in their bodies and
swelling in their legs, and are so wearied, that few are meet to serve ; and
besides, they are out of apparel and money to buy it. Without time to
refresh themselves and get. the health and furniture they want, 8,900 men
cannot be got, as the lord Admiral will declare. Meanwhile 500 hackbuttiers,
200 of lord Cobham's men, 200 pioneers under Mr. Lee, 50 of Sir Chr.
Morres's men, and 500 of those who come by sea, over and above the 2,000
reserved to keep the seas, shall be forthwith embarked for Calais. Berwick,
18 May, 11 p.m. Signed.
Pp. 6. Add. Endd. : 1544.
2. Knights dubbed in Scotland by the earl of Hertford, the King's
lieutenant, 36 Hen VIII., "at the burning of Edenburgh, Leith and others,"
viz.: —
Sunday, 11 May, at Leith : — The lords Clinton and Conyers, Sirs Wm.
Wroughton, Thos. Venables, Thos. Leight alias Doctor, Edw. Darrell, John
Lutterell, George Bowes, Rafe Bullmer, Thos. Holcroft, Wm. Breerton,
Hugh Cholmeley, Edw. Warren, Brian Layton, Peter Lee, John Constable,
Edm. Trafford, Hugh Calvely, John Atherton, Thos. Gerrat, Ric. Lee, Ric.
Chamley, Thos. Waterton, Wm. Vavasour, Ric. Shirborne, Peter Fretchwell,
Thos. Cokin, Robt. Stapleton, Ric. Egerton, Laur. Smyth, Wm. Ratcliff,
Thos. Maleveray, Robt. Worseley, Thos. Talbott, Ric. Holland, John Lee,
Thos. Clerc, Ant. Nevill, Leonard Beckwith, John Jenninges, Thos. Holt.
Tuesday, 13 May, at Leith: — Sirs Charles Howard, George Blount,Wm.
Woodhowse, George Breerton, Errynge Breerton, Ph. Egerton.
Sunday, 18 May, at Butterden : — Sirs Wm. Damport, Ralph Layster,
Edm. Savage, John Massey, John Nevill, Hew Wylloughby, Edw. Warner,
Peter Mewtas, Robt. Constable, Humph. Braidburne, Fras. Hothome.
In a modern hand, pp. 2.
3. List of the same names (§ 2) in a different order, all under the date
11 May, and marked as agreeing with the list given in Stow's Chronicle
" the last edition, page 987."
In a modern hand, p. 1.
532. The EXPEDITION against SCOTLAND.
Hertford's warrant to Sadler to pay Sir Edw. Warner, captain of 100
men, 20 days' wages, at 4*. for himself, 2.s. for his petty captain and (W. a
man, from 29 April to 18 May, deducting 25L 2,s. '6d. for victuals had out
of the King's provision. Berwick, 19 May 36 Henry VIII. Signed.
Receipt signed the same day by Warner's servant, Albane Bampton.
P. I.
2. The like for John Preston, deducting 82J. Received by himself.
P.I.
8. The like for Sir Piers Lighe, deducting 301. 9*.
Lighe's servant, Piers Hey.
P. 1.
Received by
IIKNKV VIII.
1544.
it. O. 4. The like for Nic. Thorneborowe, deducting 82/. 9«. Rec. by himself
K 1.
B. 0. 6. The like for Hugh Anderton, deducting 801. 19«. OR Rec. by
himself.
P. 1.
B. 0. 6. The like for Sir Win. BadclyfT, deducting Received by
himself.
P. 1. Much mutilated.
B. 0. 7. Like warrant to pay Ric. Metcaulf, gunner, 18 days' wages for
himself and another. gunner, at &/. each, from 1 to 18 May. Berwick,
19 May 36 Hen. VIII. %««/.
Signed as received by himself the same day.
/'. 1.
B. O. 8. Like warrant to pay Sir Ric. Chomondeley, captain of 100 men,
conduct money from Berwick to Whitebe, Yorks., 100 miles at id. a mile for
himself, 2</. for his petty captain and £</. for each man. Berwick upon
Twede, 19 May 86 Hen. VIII. Si;nwl.
Signed as received the same day by Sir Richard's servant, William
Cholmeley.
P. 1.
B. 0. 9. Forty-two similar warrants of the same date, for conduct money,
viz. : — (1) Sir Wm. Fairfax for 100 men from Berwick to York, 100 miles.
Received by himself. (2) Sir John Atherton for 100 men to Atherton
(altered from Manchester), Lane., 140 miles. Received by himself. (8)
Nic. Rudeston for 100 men to Hull, 1 10 miles. Roc. by himself, ii. Also Sir
Hobt. Stapleton, for 100 men, to Wighill, 95 miles. Rec. by himself. (4)
Sir John Nevile for 100 men to Leverseche, Yorks., 90 miles. Rec. by
himself. (5) Sir Nic. Fairfax for 88 men to Gilling, 86 miles. Rec. by
himself. (6) Sir Anthony Hungerford for 100 men to Shifford, Wilts, 800
miles. Rec. by himself. (7) Ric. Norton for 100 men to Toplif Yorks., 80
miles. Rec. by himself. (8) John Tempest for 100 men to Wakfelde,
Yorks., 100 miles. Rec. by himself. (9) Sir Thos. Waterton for 99 men
to Wakefeld (altered from West Chestre), 100 miles (altered from 160).
Rec. by himself. (10) Francis earl of Shrousbury for 500 men (himself at
KW. the mile), himself to She-field, Yorks and his men to Winesfeld and
other places in cos. Derby and Salop, 170 miles. Rec. by Thurston Wodcok.
(11) Hugh Starky for 100 men to Westchester, 160 miles. Rec. by himself.
(12) Sir Wm. Wroughton for 92 men to Blackborn, Lane., 120 miles. Rec.
by himself. (18) Sir Edmond Trayforde for 99 men to Manchester, Lane.,
140 miles. Rec. by Alex. Maysse. (14) Sir James Fuljambe for 100 men
to Walton, Derh., i 10 miles, and to Derby, 160 miles. Rec. by Reignold
r.retlond. (15) William lord Sturton for 98 men to Sturton, Wilts, 830
miles. Rec. by himself. (16) Sir John Dawn for 99 men to Westchester,
160 miles. Rec. by Ralph Bryne. (17) Sir Hugh Calveley for 100 men
to Westchester, 160 miles. Rec. by Ric. Hough. (1H) Sir Wm. Brereton
for 100 men to Westchester, 160 miles. Rec. by Jas. Paver. (19)
I'mncis Hu thorn for 100 men to Grove, Notts, 120 miles. Rec. by Ric.
Pek. (20) Robt. Molieneux for 100 men to Croksteth, Lane., 140 miles.
Rec. by his servant Robt. Molyneux. (21) John Preston for 100 men to
Dalton, 120 miles. Rec. by himself. (22) Nic. Thorneborowe for 100
men to Dalton, 120 miles. Rec. by himself. (23) John lord Scrape for
200 men to Bolton, Yorks., 80 miles. Rec. by John Forster. (24) Sir
Ric. Hollond for 100 men to Manchester, Lane., 140 miles. Rec. by
Ralph Hollond. (25) Hugh Anderton for 98 men to Croksteth, Lane.,
140 miles. Rec. by himself. (26) Ralph Hollond for 100 men to
Manchester, Lane., 140 miles. Rec. by himself. (27) Thomas Katterall
330 86 HENEY VIII.
1544.
532. The EXPEDITION against SCOTLAND — cont.
for 1 00 men to Wakfeld, Yorks., 100 miles. Rec. by himself. (28) Ric.
Billingford for 100 men to London, 280 'miles. Rec. by Wm. Clayton.
(29) George Stafford for 60 men to Kyrkbe Morsyd, Yorks., 100 marks.
Rec. by himself. (80) Thos. Slingesby for 100 men to Skipton, Yorks.,
100 miles. Rec. by Walter Pulleyn. (31) Sir John Cunstable for 112
men to York, 100 miles. Rec. by himself. (32) William lord Dacres for
100 men to Hinderskelf, Yorks., 100 miles. Rec. by Thos. Baytes. (33)
Thos. Maliverey for 100 men to York, 100 miles. Rec. by himself. (34)
Ric. Bowes for 100 men to Aske, Yorks., 70 miles. Rec. by himself.
(35) Wm. Wiclif for himself and 10 men (at $rf. each) to Wiclif, Yorks.,
70 miles. Rec. by himself. (36) Thomas Delariver for 100 men to
Borowbrik, Yorks., 88 miles. Rec. by himself. (37) Sir Piers Legh for
100 men to Werrington, Lane., 140 miles. Rec. by himself. (38) Thomas
Cole for 100 men to Westchestre, Chesh., 160 miles. Rec. by himself
(signature lost). (39) Sir Thomas South woorth for .... men to . . . . ,
Lane., 120 [miles]. Rec. by himself (signs with a mark). Mutilated and
faded. (40) Sir Hugh Willoughby for 100 men to Wolberton, Notts, 166
miles. Rec. by himself. (41) George Holfourd, captain of 100 of Sir
Piers Dutton's men, for the said 100 men to Westchestre, 160 miles. Rec.
by himself. Much mutilated. (42) Henry Halsall for 100 men to Halsall,
Lane., 140 miles. Rec. by himself.
Each warrant is written on one side of a separate paper.
B. 0. 10. A blank sheet of paper marked " Warrantes. Exr J. Hixson."
Two leaves.
533. — to LOBD RUSSELL.
A news letter printed with the title: "The late Expedicion in
Scotlande made by the Kynges Hyghnnys armye under the conduit of the
ryght honorable the Erie of Hertforde, the yere of oure Lorde God 1544."°
The half-title immediately above the text is: "The late Expedition in
Scotlande, sent to the Ryght Honorable Lorde Russel, Lord Privie Scale,
from the Kynges Armye there, by a frende of hys." .
After long sojourning of the King's army at Newcastle for lack of
commodious winds, which had been N.E. and E.N.E., much to our grief,
on the 1 May 36 Hen. VIII. the wind veered round to the S. and S.S.W.
and in two tides the whole fleet was out of Tyuemouth haven. The third
day after we arrived in the Frith, "a notable river in Scotland," entering
between two islands, the Basse and the May. Landed boats the same day
at S. Mynettes on the North side of the Frith, burnt it and brought away
divers great boats useful for our landing. That night the whole fleet
anchored under Inchkeith, 3 miles from Leith haven. The place where we
anchored has long been called the English Rode — a name the Scots now
take as a prophecy. Next day, 4 May, the army landed at Grantame
Cragge, 2 miles West of Leith, every man so prompt that the whole
army landed in 4 hours. Landed so quietly (which we looked not for) that
having our guides ready we marched to Leith in three battles, my lord
Admiral leading the vanguard, Shrewsbury the rearguard, and Hertford
(being lord Lieutenant) the battle, having with us some small pieces of
artillery drawn by men. This was thought necessary for commodious
lodging and victuals, and the landing of our artillery. In a valley on the
right near the town the Scots were assembled to the number of 5,000 or
* Printed "at London in Paul's Church Yard by Reynolde Wolfe at the sign of the
Brazen Serpent anno 1644. Cum privilrgio ad imprimendum solum." A copy is in the
Grenville Library. Reprinted [by Sir John Graham Dalyell], in '• Fragments of Sootish
History," Edin. 1798.
36 HENRY VIII. 381
1544.
6,000 horse and a good number of foot to stop the passage, with artilk ry
laid at two straits through which we must pass to achieve our enterprise.
They seemed ready at first to attack the van ward, but, the Cardinal
especially, finding our devotion to see his Holiness such that we
were ready to wet our feet for the purpose, to pass a ford between
us, after some shot of artillery on both sides, they made a sudden
retreat and fled to Edinburgh, leaving their artillery behind them.
"The first man that fled was the holy Cardinal, like a valiant
champion, and with him the Governor, the Earls of Huntl. y,
Murrey and Bothwell, with divers other great men of the realm." Two
Englishmen hurt at this passn^c, ami two Scotchmen slain. Eight pieces
of the .Scotch artillery were brought away by our hackbutters, and we
inarched dirrctly townnls Leith. Had to pass another passage defended a
while by certain ensigns of footmen and pieces of artillery ; but after 3
of their gunners were slain they gave way and left behind them their
ordnance, which hud only slain one man and hurt another. Leith was
then entered and won with the loss of only 2 men of ours, and hurt of 8,
where the Scots had cast great trenches and ditches to defend it. That
night the army encamped in Leith, and by the said trenches and ditches
iiuulc a strong camp. The morrow, 5 May, wo had our ships brought into
the haven and unloaded. Found many goodly ships there, especially two —
the ^alamamler given by the French King at the marriage of his daughter
into Scotland,0 and the Unicorn made by the late Scottish King. The town
was found fuller of riches than we expected any Scottish town to have been.
Next day the army went to Edinburgh, leaving the lord Sturton in Leith
with 1 ,500 men. On our coining near, the provost with one or two burgesses
and two or three officers of arms desired to speak with the King's lieutenant,
and in the name of all the town said the keys should be delivered to him
on condition that they might go with bag and baggage and the town be
saved from fire. The lieutenant replied that the Scots had so often
"falsed their faiths" and broken promises confirmed by oaths and seals
by their whole parliament that he was not sent to treat but to take
vengeance and put to the sword all that resisted ; they must yield
unconditionally, and every man, woman and child issue into the fields,
or he would put them to the sword and set their town on fire. The provost
said it were better to stand to their defence. This was rather a false
practice to spy our force " than for any zeal they had to yield their town,
as it appeared after." The provost and officers at arms were warned to
depart. Meanwhile word was brought by a herald whom the lord Lieutenant
had sent to summon the castle, that the Earl Bothwell and the lord Hume
with 2,000 horse were entered the town to defend it; and Sir Chr. Morice,
lieutenant of the Ordnance, was sent to approach the Cany gate with cer-
tain batteries ; "which gate lay so that the ordnance must be brought up a
broad street of the suburbs directly against the said Cany gate, which was
the loss of certain of our gunners. And before that any battery could be
made by the said ordnance, divers of the captains of the said van ward (the
better to comfort their soldiers) assailed the said gate with such courage
that they repulsed the Scottish gunners from the loupes of the same, and
there slew and hurt sundry of their gunners, and by force drew one piece of
artillery out of one of the said loupes. Our archers and hackbutters shot so
wholly to the battlements of the gate and wall that no man durst show
himself at the defence of the same ; by reason whereof our gunners had
good leisure to bring a cannon hard to the gate ; which, after 8 or 4 shot,
made entry to our soldiers, who at their breaking in, slew three or four
hundred Scots of such as were found armed." Meanwhile the earl Bothwell
and the lord Hume fled and saved themselves by another way issuing out
• See Vol. XII. P»rt i. No 128C.
332 36 HENRY VIII.
1544.
533. to LORD RUSSELL — cont.
towards the castle ; the situation of which is so strong that it can only be
approached one way, viz., by the High Street of the town ; " and the
strongest part of the same lieth to beat the said street, which was the loss
of divers of our men with the shot of the ordnance out of the said castle."
Considering the strength of the castle, it was resolved to waste no time
or munition in besieging it ; though this was attempted till one of our
pieces was struck by a shot from the castle and dismounted. Finally it
was determined " utterly to ruinate and destroy the said town with fire ;"
which, as the night drew on, we could not fully execute that day, but setting
fire to 3 or 4 parts of the town we withdrew to our camp. Next morning**
early we began again and continued the burning all day and two days
following; " so that neither within the walls, nor in the suburbs, was left
any one house unbrent, besides the innumerable booties, spoils and pillages
that our soldiers brought from thence, notwithstanding abundance which
was consumed with fire. Also we burnt the abbey called Holy Rood
House and the palace adjoining to the same."
While we held the country thus occupied there came to us 4,000 light
horsemen from the Borders who after their coming laid waste the country
everywhere within 7 miles of Edinburgh, and left neither pile, village, nor
house unburnt, nor stacks of corn, and brought in daily great numbers of
cattle and goods which the inhabitants of Edinburgh had conveyed out
of the town for safety. Meanwhile Sir Nich. Poyntz crossed the river,
won by force Kinghorn, and burnt it and other towns. But the Lieutenant,
thinking the Scots not yet condignly punished for their falsehood, deter-
mined not to return without doing them more displeasure. He took order
with Sir Chr. Morice for the reshipping of the great artillery, reserving only
small pieces to keep the field. He gave commandment for every captain to
receive victuals out of the ships for his company for 6 days ; and for carriage
of the same caused 1,000 of our worst horsemen to be set on foot and the
horses divided equally to every captain of hundreds, who, with them and
such carts and cattle as we got in the country, conveyed our victuals,
tents, &c.
On the 14 May we broke down the pier of Leith "and brent every stick of
it, and took forth two goodly ships! and manned them and put them in order
to attend on the King's Majesty's ships. Their ballast was cannon shot of
iron which we found in the town, to the number of four score thousand.
The rest of the Scottish ships meet to serve we brought away, both they and
our own almost pestered with the spoil and booties of our soldiers and
mariners." That done, we abandoned our ships to return by land. To
provoke them to show themselves in the field, we left neither pile, village,
town nor house on our way homeward unbrent. " In the meantime of the
continuance of our army at Leith " our ships upon the seas were not idle,
and left neither ship, crayer nor boat belonging to any village, town, creek
or haven, on either side of the Frith, "between Stirling and the mouth of
the river, unbrent, or brought away; which containeth in length 50 miles."
They also burnt a number of towns and villages on both sides of the water
and won a fortress on a strong island called Ynchgarue (Inchgarvie) which
they razed and destroyed.
On 15 May we dislodged from Leith and burned every house to the
ground. The same night we encamped at a town of Lord Seton's and
burned Seton castle, and destroyed his orchards and gardens, the fairest in
the country. "We did him the more despite because he was the chief laborer
to help their Cardinal out of prison, the only author of their calamity."
* The 7th. t The Salamander and Unicorn.
86 HENRY VIII. fttt
15H.
The same day we burnt a fair town of the Earl of Bothwell's called
Hadyngton, with a great nunnery and a house of friars. Next night we
encamped beside Dunbar. There the Scots gave a small alarm to our camp ;
but our watches were ready and they recoiled without doing barm. That
night they expected us to burn Dunbar, which we ch-fcrn •<! till dislodging
our camp next morning, when we did it by 500 of our hackbutters, backed
by 600 horsemen. Having watched all night for our coming, they thought
themselves safe when we dislodged, and had newly gone to bed, when
••their first sleeps closed in with fire; men, women and children were
suffocated and brent."
That morning being very misty, we learned by spies that the Scots had
assembled a great power " at a strait called the Pease" — lords Seton, Hume
and Bouclugb with the whole power of the Marshe and Tyvidall. This
day divers of their prickers gave us alann and unhorsed one between the
vanguard and the battle within 200 ft. of the lord Lieutenant. At that
alarm Jocke Holly Burton, one of their best prickers, was taken, and confessed
that the said Scotch lords were ready at the passage with 10,000 men. As
the mist did not break when it was past noon, the vanguard being within a
mile of the said passage, and it was dangerous to march on when one could
not see 20 yards off, we prepared to encamp on the ground. But at 2 p.m.
the sun broke out and the fog cleared off, and every man had new courage,
longing to see the enemy, who awaited us at the passage ; but seeing us
determined to pass through or leave our bones with them, abode but 2 shots
of a falcon and " skaled " every man to the high mountains, which were hard
at hand and covered with flocks of their people. " The passage was such that,
having no let, it was 8 hours before all the army could pass it." The same
night the army encamped at a pile called Hanton, 8 miles from our borders,
which was a very ill neighbour to Berwick. We razed it to the ground.
Next day, 18 May, the whole army entered Berwick and ended this
"viage" with the loss of unneath 40 of the King's people. At the same
instant our whole fleet from Leith arrived before Berwick ; " as God would
be known to favour our Master's cause, who ever preserve his most royal
Majesty with long aud prosperous life, and many years to reign in the
Imperial seat of the monarchy of all Britain."
ii. " Names of the chief boroughs, castles and towns brent and desolated
by the King's army being late in Scotland, besides ft great number of villages,
piles and stedes which I cannot name."
Edinburgh borough and town, with abbey of Holyrood. Lythe town
burned, with haven and pier destroyed. Cragmyller castle and village.
Newe Bottell abbey. Part of Muskelborowe town, with chapel of Our Lady
of Lawret. Preston town and castle. Hadington towns, Freres and nun-
nery. A castle of Oliver Sancklers. Dunbarre town. Laureston with
the Orange. Drylaw. Wester Crag. Enderleg, the pile and the town.
Broughton. Chester Felles. Crawnend. Dudistone. Stanhows. The
Picket. Beuerton. Tranent. Shenstone. Markle. Trapren. Kirkland
Ilyll. Ilatherwike. Belton. East Barnes. Bowland. Butterden.
Quickwod. Blackborne. Raunton. Byldy, and the tower.
iii. Subjoined to the above is " Other new prosperous adventures of late
against the Scots," which will be found noticed further on.
534. HERTFORD'S INVASION of SCOTLAND.
Harl. MS. « Anno regni Regis H. VIII. 85, in March 1544, the Earl of Hert-
6.047, f. 58*. ford, being the King's Majesty's liefetenante generall in the parties of the
Stevenson's North, was received into the town of Newcastle as followeth, where he lay in
" Selections," gathering and pointing of his men till the Utter end of April and the begin-
3. ning of May, a» 86. H. VIII., 1544" :— viz., first rode 8,000 Northern
(Maitl. Club.) horsemen in jacks with spears : then 8 score nobles and gentlemen in coats
334 36 HENEY VIII.
1544.
534. HERTFORD'S INVASION of SCOTLAND — cont.
of black velvet and chains of gold, 3 trumpets and 3 clarions, 8 officers of
arms in their coats of arms, a gentleman bearing a naked sword ; then the
Earl himself in rich apparel, 8 pages of honor richly clothed, 8 score of his
servants in his livery ; and, last, 5,000 men on foot.
8 May, Saturday, landed in the Frith with 200 sail, Viscount Lisle being
lord Admiral, and burned St. Mynettes. 4 May, the army landed about
Newhaven and proceeded forward in 3 battles, " the lord Admiral the forward,
the earl of Shrewsbury the rear ward and the earl of Hertford the battell ;
where, beside Leith, they found the Scots ready with 6,000 horsemen, beside
footmen, to stop the passage ; but seeing our men so willing to fight with them
they fled away, the Cardinal and Governor and other earls first ; and there
they won Leith town and the haven. The 5th day the galley with certain
ships burned the Queen's Ferry on both sides the water and took a fortress
called Hynchegarayn (Inchgarvie) and the army proceeded towards Edin-
burgh." On the 6th they won Edinburgh by assault, and burned and spoiled
part thereof with the abbey called Holyrood house and the King's palace
adjoining it. Friday and Saturday0 following they burned the rest of the town,
and the horsemen burned Lawreshton with the Grange, a pile called the West
or Wester Cragge, Dreylawe, the pile and town of Enderleghe,Cragge, themains
of Enderleghe, Browton, the Den, the Estre Seeles and the Wester Seeles,
Heypricke, the Estre Myles and the Wester Myles. About this time came
4,000t light horsemen sent by the King, on which " they clear forsook their
ships and sent them home laden with spoil and gunshot and returned home
on foot through the main country of Scotland, burning both pile, fortress
and town which was in their way, and lost scant 40 persons." On 12 May
they won the castle and town of Craggemylner ; also Cragge My 11s; "and
razed the principal towns, and burned Nether Dudstone, Fyckettes, Sand-
hindthe(?),Buttretone, with Preston town and castle." On the 15th May they
burned Newbottell abbey, part of Musklebrowghe and the chapel of our Lady
of Lawrett. On the 16th they burned Leith town and destroyed the haven
and pier, razed Seyton Castle and burned Traynnynt, Preston and Grange.
' " And here was made 45 knights." On the 17th they burned Dunbar,
Hadyngton with the Freeres and nunnery, the abbey of Benyston, Stentor,
Markhill, Crapzen, the Hill, Lynton Kyrkbye. On the 18th they burned
Dunbar town, Telton unto the castle foot, and put the lord Humes and
other to flight, " and had the same quietly, and burned Estbarnes, Faw-
waynorth, Lees, Rangenside, Barton, Bouterege, Quynwoode and Black-
thorne." The 19th they burned Eaynton or Raynto and the mains
with sundry villages, and razed the pile Byckley. Also they burned a
castle of Oliver Seyntclere's Beverton, Markley, Hatherwike, Bowland,
Blackbourne, Chestrefelles, Stanhowse, Travent, Trapren, Belton, Crawnend,
Shenston, Kyrkland hill, Quyckwood, Byldre and the tower, with divers
other towns and villages which I cannot name. The fleet burned Kynkone
(Kinghorn ?), part of Pettiewaynes Island and divers other."
Pp. 7.
19 May. "535. HERTFORD to HENRY VIII.
Add. MS. Highly commends the service done by the lord Admiral who now
32,654, f. 204. repairs to the King. My lord of Shrowisbery, my lord William, my lord
Ha Uto Cobham, my lord Clynton and my lord Sturton have also done right honest
Papers, an^ painful service, and so have all the noblemen and gentlemen appointed
n., No. 241. to this journey. Will declare particulars when called to the King's presence ;
St. P., v. 390. as he would wish to be before the King's voyage to France, and would come
* May 9th and 10th.
f Blotted in MS., and so misread as 2,000 by Stevenson.
86 HENRY VIII.
1544.
and go by post in 10 or 12 days. Mr. Lee, who has served honestly and
willingly, brings a plat of Ligh and Edunborow. Berwick, 19 May.
/A'/.."/-/-. 2. Add. Staled. h'ndd.
R °« 2. Corrected draft of the above, from which it is printed in the State
Papers. Shrewsbury and the others commended are substituted for " my
lord Docors, my lord Coniars, my lord Bkrop, my lord Euers, Sir Ralph
Euers, Sir Ant. Hungarford, Doctor Legb, Houlcroft, and Master Legh
that was of Gales."
/'/'. 3. Commenceincnt in Hertford's hand, the remainder in Sadler'$.
I'1 May.]0 536. WOTTON to HENRY VIII.
*• °* . Granvelle has sent Doctors Boisot and Viglius, of the Council, to
••" show him the article to be inserted in the league betwixt the Emperor and
the Danes. It is that Henry shall be comprised and that his subjects and
the Danes shall traffic freely together, and the Danes shall not aid the
Scots against him. To obtain this, they say that they had to grant that
the King of Sweden, a very usurper, should also be included ; and the
Danes will have added to the article, that the Scots may traffic freely in
Denmark. Said that it was expedient that the Danes should declare the
Scots enemies, but the doctors answered that they would not hear of it,
saying they had authority to make friends for their master, not enemies,
and instancing the duke of Cleves,who in agreeing with the Emperor did not
declare against the French king. Required it to be added that any promise
or league between the Danes and Scots should be void. The doctors said
that was implied, and they would see whether they might have it expressed ;
but the Danes were " so strange and hasty " that they doubted whether
anything could be altered. Cannot get a copy of the article until it is
concluded. The Danish ambassadors have been ready to break off, divers
times ; but the Emperor cannot lack the commodities of those parts, so
that Wotton thinks a peace will be concluded, and Henry will have to
ratify it by a certain day.
The Cardinal of Mentz departed a while ago, ill. The Elector of Saxe
left on the 14th and the Landgrave on the 16th. All complain of the air
of this town. The Viceroy and Dom Francisco de Este are gone towards
Metz and Luxenburgh ; and Count Guillaume also. Supposes that the
Diet will end within this fortnight. Cruzerus, who was the duke of Cleves'
ambassador in France and escaped thence with the loss of all his goods,
has couie to show Wotton that the French king has 800 ships ready in
Normandy to send an army into Scotland when Henry has passed over
into France. The bp. of Tulle came hither lately, under safe-conduct.
He was born the Emperor's subject at Valenciennes and his diocese is in
Lorraine, but is reported more French than Imperial. The bp. was first
the Cardinal of Lorraine's secretary and obtained an abbey of the French
king. Cannot learn whether he comes for any private matter, or whether
the Emperor hopes to learn affairs of France from him, or whether he will
practise secretly for the French king. Cruzerus is well acquainted with
him, but knew not of his being here. The Emperor sends 3,400 lantz-
knechtes into Italy under John Baptista de Insula. The French king
gathered more men of war about Myrandula. During a thunderstorm on
Wednesday last King Ferdinand's horse fell in a ditch, but the King was
not hurt.
Has just received letters from the Council of the 14th inst. " Written
at Spyre, 1641." >/-/«*/.
I'f'.-i. Add. Endd. : Mens. Maii 1644.
• See No. 500,
336
36 HENRY VIII.
1544.
20 May.
v
«
Soc. of
Antiqu.Procl.,
n. 133.
537. FRENCH WINES.
Warrant to make proclamations limiting the prices of Gascon and
French wines to SI. a tun for best Gascon and 62. a tun for French. 20 May
36 Hen. VIII.
Modern copy, pp. 2.
2. Another modern copy.
P. 1.
20 May. 538. PROVISIONS for IRELAND.
R- O. Licence to the King's servant, Philip Eoche, merchant of Kinsale,
in Ireland, to export into Ireland 500 qr. of wheat, 250 qr. of beans, and
250 qr. of malt. Westm., 20 May 86 Hen. VIII.
Draft, pp. 2. Endd. : A note of the licence for Roche of Ireland.
20 May. 539. FOTHERINGHAY.
E.G.
Note that Queen Katharine, by patent dated Westm., 20 May 36
Hen. VIII., granted to Thos. Beston the office of particular receiver of her
manors of Fodringhey, &c. (named) and all her lands in Northants and
Hunts.
Lat., p. 1.
20 May. 540. THE PRIVY COUNCIL to HERTFORD.
Hatfield MS. The King has received his letters of the 16th ami thanks him for his
2311 No- 110' diligence, courage and dexterity. Where it appears that the Scots, not-
CecUMSS withstanding this plague caused by their untruth, "of their natural stub-
rt. i., 163.] bornness and arrogancy " prepare to assemble forces against the 24th° inst.,
Haynes' by which time the army will have safely returned into England, Hertford
St. Papers, 35. shall, with the advice of the wardens, provide for defence of the Borders
before dismissing the army. A Scot lately apprehended here confesses that
he was sent, "by the procurement of a Scottish lord, called the lord
Masseef to have set fire in London and to have procured by all the ways
and means he might the burning and divasting of the same." Albeit that
inconvenience is provided for by proclamation, as Hertford will see, no
doubt they will practise no less displeasure there than they have attempted
here so far off; so that Hertford must, with the wardens' advice, have special
regard to Scots upon the Borders. Westm., 20 May 1544. Signed by
Chancellor Wriothesley, Norfolk, Suffolk, Russell, Essex, Westminster,
Gage and Petre.
P.S. — After appointing the inland men to serve in France, as signified
in the Council's last letters, he shall take order with the lord Admiral for
their transport to Calais; and "you, my lord Admiral," shall, taking order
for conducting hither the King's navy and furnishing the number for
defence of the Narrow Seas, put yourself ready to be with them there with
diligence.
Pp. 8. Add.
Add. MS. 2. Draft of the above, without the postscript, noted in Hamilton Papers,
32,6^206 IIM No. 242.
In Petre 's hand, pp. 2. Endd. : 1544.
28th in the draft, § 2.
t Name left blank in § 2.
36 HENRY VIII. 387
1541.
20 May. 541. The EXPEDITION against SCOTLAND.
K- O. Hertford's warrant to Sadler to pay Bic. Brucbe, captain of 100
men, 20 days' wages, at 4*. for himself, 2*. for his petty captain, and &/.
for each man, from 29 April to 18 May, deducting 82Z. 18*. 10J</. for such
victuals as he had out of the King's provision. Berwick upon Twede,
20 May 86 Hon. VIII. %u*/.
Signed by Druche, as received the same day by himself.
r. 1.
R- O. 2. The like for John Whytley, deducting 251. lit. 8J. Received by
himself.
/'. 1.
K.O. 8. The like for Thomas Drakes, deducting 921. 16$. 6f/. Rec. by
himself.
/'. 1.
R. O. 4. Like warrant to pay George Dawkins, captain of 100 men, conduct
money for his petty captain and 17 men from Berwick to York, 100 miles,
at 4(/. a mile for himself, 2</. for his petty captain, and £</. for his men,
80 men from Berwick to Hull, 110 miles, and 28 men from Berwick to
Westchester, 160 miles. Berwick upon Tweed, 20 May 86 Hen. VIII.
Siyned.
Received by himself.
P. 1.
5. The like for John Egylsfeld, for conduct money of ... men from
Berwick to Yorks., 110 [miles]. Rec. by himself.
P. 1. Much mutilated.
20 May. 542. The JUSTICE and COUNCIL OF IRELAND to HENRY VIII.
B O. The mayor and citizens of Waterforde have written that young
St. P., in. 501. Qeralde, the earl of Kildare's son, lately in Italy, is come to Nantes in
Brytayne, where the French king prepares a navy to send him with an army
into this realm intending to besiege Waterford. They of Waterford are
making bulwarks and defences. William de la Cluse, of Bridges, whose
father was the host of the Irishmen resorting thither, has notified this, and
certain of Wexford who were prisoners in Brytayne (where all Irishmen are
well entertained) were delivered and ordered to adhere to young Gerald, but
stole away to another port. They and other prisoners were asked of the
strength of McChartie Reagh and McCharte More, especially McCharte
Reagh. Although Waterford is a proper port to trade betwixt Brytayne
and Scottelande, they will probably arrive first among the McCharties, where
there are good havens, and take and garrison Corke which lies more directly
to Brytayne. The crew of 500 is a small number wherewith to resist an
army, and here is small store of bows, bills or powder, and no strings or
spears, and no men to use the ordnance, as Mr. Travers knows. According
to their former certificate, for two or three years neither guns nor powder
have come from beyond sea, nor are merchants suffered to bring artillery
out of England. Beg that all necessary munition may be sent with the
Deputy. It may be said that the Irishmen and we together could resist
9,000 or 10,000 Frenchmen, and doubtless all the country would join us
•gainst strangers ; but if young Gerald came, both the McCharties, one of
whom is son to his aunt Elionour, will join him, and likewise Occhonor
(who, since the Deputy left, refuses to speak with us) and all the Geraldines
except Desmonde. Have determined to retain 200 galloglasse, and willed
21715 T
338 36 HENRY VIII.
1544.
542. The JUSTICE and COUNCIL OF IRELAND to HENRY VIII. — cont.
Ormonde and Dermonde to retain as many more. Dublin, 20 May
86 Hen. VIII. Signed by Brabazon, Alen, Ormond, Dublin, Meath,
" Jenico of G.," "P. Barnewall lord of T.," Aylmer, Oliver baron of Louth,
Bathe, Lutrell, Cusake and Basnet.
P.S. — Eeceived letters from the Council of the bruit of young Gerald's
being in Bretten. Without him the Frenchmen will take little advantage
here ; but, unless a navy is here, they will so keep the havens and seas that
we "shall not be suffered to advertise your Highness of their proceedings."
Pp. 3. Add. Endd. : 1544.
21 May. 543. PBICE of MEAT and POULTRY.
goc Of Proclamation made 21 May, 86 Henry VIII. by authority of the
Antiquaries, Act 81 Henry VIII. limiting prices as follows, viz.: — From 15 June until
Procl ii. 134. Christmas : beef, fd. per Ib. ; mutton, Id. ; veal Id. From Christmas until
15 June : beef, frf. ; mutton, Id. ; veal %d. ; the best lamb, 2s. ; the second,
2CW. ; the meanest, 16^/. ; the half and quarters of si*ch lambs not to be sold
above these rates. Pork is not to exceed %d.
And furthermore in London, Westminster and Southwark wild fowl and
poultry are not to be sold above the following rates, viz.: — best swan, 5s. ;
best crane, bustard or stork, 4s.; herneshewes, shovelars and "byttours" of
the best, 18</.; best old peacock, 20t/.; best " pechikins " (pea- chickens), 14d.;
best capon of grece, 2CW.; "capon of Kent, otherwise called boyling capon, of
the best," 8d. ; "capon good,"14d.; best hen of grece, 7</.; brewe and egrete
of the best, 12</.; "bytters" of the best, 12d. ; gulls of the best, 12</.; green
geese fat, sold between Easter and Midsummer, Id. ; great geese sold
between Midsummer and Shrovetide, of the best, 8d. ; " Goodwithez fat,"
12d.; a dozen dotterelles of the best, 8s. 4</. ; quails, 4s. the doz. ; sparrows,
3d. the doz. ; pigeons, 8d. the doz. ; " rabbettes suckars fat," 18d. the doz. ;
conies between Easter and All Hallowtide, the best, 2s. the doz.; winter
conies between Hallowtide and Shrovetide, 2s. Qd. the doz. ; mallards, 4rf.
each ; teals, 2d.each ; widgeons fat, 8s. the doz.; woodcocks, 4d. each ; plovers,
green, 3s. the doz. ; bastard plovers fat, 2s. Qd. the doz.; "Maries," 18J. the
doz. ;"hen snyttes," ISd. the doz. ; larks, Qd. the doz.; buntings, 4d. the
doz. ; " great birds, of the best," Qd. the doz. ; eggs, from Easter to March,
IQd. the hundred; from March .to Easter, 2(W. the hundred; butter sweet,
from Easter to All Saints, 2d. per Ib., from All Saints to Easter, 3d.
No foreigners to sell in Ledenhall, Cheapside or Newgate Market, or else-
where in London and suburbs, after the time of the open markets ended,
any of the under mentioned " poultry wares and victuals " above these rates,
viz. : — The mean swan, 8s. ; the best swan, 4s. ; the mean crane, 2s. 4.d, ;
the best 3s. ; the mean bustard, 2s. ; the best, 2s. 8d. ; the best herne or
shoveler, 14d. ; the mean curlew, Qd. ; the best 3d. • the mean woodcock,
2jrf. ; the best, 3d. ; the best teal, green plover or grey, 2^. ; the lapwing,
\d. ; the best wild mallard, 4d. ; the best wild duck, 3d. ; the best doz. larks,
5d. ; the mean doz. larks, 3d. ; the best doz. " snittes," IQd. ; the mean,
l%d. ; the mean doz. great birds, 4rf. ; the best, Qd. ; the mean coney, 2J. ;
the coney, the kidney half covered with fat, 2^7. ; the best coney, 3d. ; the
mean doz. chickens, 14rf. ; the best, 18d.- the doz. lean quails, 2s.; the doz.
best, 4s. ; the mean goose, 5d. ; the best, Id. ; the mean doz. pigeons, 6(/. ;
the best, 8d. ; the boiling capon, Qd. ; the mean roasting capon, W<i. ; "the
best roasting capon of grece," IQd. ; the best pig, 6</. ; the mean hen, 3d. •
and the best hen, 5d.
Penalty for any violation of this proclamation, fourteen days after pub-
lication or later, 101.
Printed by BertJielet.
*„,* A photograph of the above is in B.M. among "Tudor Proclama-
tions" (No. 28).
HKNKY VIII. 389
1544.
21 May. 544. The EXPEDITION against SCOTLAND.
11 ° Hertford's warrant to Sadler to pay Sir Tbos. Waterton, captain of
99 men, 20 days' wages, himself at 4«., petty captains at 2*. and men at
6</., from 29 April to 18 May, deducting 851. Is. 9</. for victual had out of
the King's provision. Newcastle, 21 May 86 Hen. VIII. Signed.
Signed as received the same day by himself.
P.I.
21 May. 545. The BPS. OF DURHAM and LLANDAFF to HERTFORD.
Haiti, -1,1 MS. Have just received his letter, dated at Berwick this 21st, showing
231, No. 46. that he intends to stay both horsemen and footmen that should be sent
C^niss *rom *^e Borders, whereas the stay is only of the footmen. He must in
Pt. i. 164.]' *U haste send up the 200 horsemen of the East and Middle Marches
according to the King's letters. Have, since his departure, received two
special letters to send up the horsemen to Dover by the last of this month,
on receipt of which they wrote to him in Scotland to remind the lords
wardens. The 200 horsemen of the West Marches are paid for coats and
conduct and are departed, and 50 footmen of Tynedale and Rydsdale were
so paid and departed before the restraint came, but the other 50 out of the
East Marches must be restrained. Newcastle, 21 May. Signed.
P. 1. Flyleaf icith address lost. Headed in a later hand: To therle of
Hertforde.
21 May. 546. JOHN BROKE to LAYTON.
E. 0. Desires him, by next post, to certify the Council that, as commanded,
the writer has travailed, first for the provision of 200 hoys and " plates " and
again for another 100. The first 200 were commanded to depart towards
England by the 14th inst., and the last of the other 100 was provided by
the 19th and commanded to depart by the 20th. The first 200 should be
in England before the day prefixed ; but, as certain French men-of-war lie
on this coast, he desires Lay ton " to motion " either the Queen here or the
King's Council that the hoys might be conducted. The receiver of
Middelborow might easily do it, having "ships plenty, ready for such
purpose." Provided among the last 100 two pretty boats of 100 ton, each
with six or eight good pieces of ordnance, to conduct the rest. Has not
prested these two as men-of-war but only for the King's transportation, like
the hoys, at 28 stivers, or 8s. ft/, st., the ton. Promised that if they spent
any shot or powder in defence of the hoys, the Council would consider it.
Of these hoys, has sent 48 to Ipsewich, to be there by the 16th inst. ; 21 to
Ramsgate, 20 to Margate, 26 to Sandwich, 21 to Winchilsee, 20 to Rye,
5 to Hythe, 15 to Folston (also 10 more to be there on the 24th), and 25
to Dover (and other 27 to be there on the 24th), to be at these places on the
20th inst. ; and to London and into the Temmis thereabouts 62, to be there
on the 24th May. Begs to know what further to do ; and as shortly as
he can he will be at And warp and thence to Caleis and London.
Amsterdam, 21 May.
P.S. — Begs to have, by bearer, the letter he sent, which was sent to him
by the Council.
Hoi., pp. 8. Add.; To the right honorable lorde dean of Yorke, the
Kynges Majesties ambassadour of England, be this delyvered at Bruxellis.
Endd.: 1544.
840 86 HENRY VIII.
1544.
21 May. 547. The QUEEN OF HUNGAEY to CHAPUYS.
_&• O- By his letters of the 12th and 17th inst. has iearnt the news there,
j\?a"isl1 especially the good success of the King's affairs in Scotland, which the
vn 104 ] King's ambassador here also notified, giving her a copy of a letter written
by the general, ef his landing and capture of two forts guarded by the
Scots, and of Lith, with the flight of the Governor and Cardinal. This she
has had translated and published as good news ; and she requires
Chapuys to thank the King, on her behalf, for the news, which was as
agreeable to her as if it had been her own affair. Hopes that, with so good
a beginning, the King will leave the Scots no means of rebelling against
him, and advance affairs against France, where she hopes that his men will
acquit themselves as well as they did in Scotland. Was pleased to hear
that the King approved the declaration against Scotland, without halting at
the matter of the safe-conducts which the Council added to their draft, and
which has nothing in common with the declaration.
On receiving the Emperor's answer touching the letter of the Admiral of
France she will consider whether to reply to the Admiral. Chapuys is to
thank the King for his advice, without whose consent she intends to do
nothing. And he icill do well to scent out what the English intend doing with
the port of Lit, and whether they will fortify or abandon it ; for if they leave
it the fishing of those Jiere would be very risky, and it would beJiove her to be guided
thereby as to rejecting the practise which the Admiral of France offers.
As to Octavian Bos, prisoner in England, she heretofore delivered to the
King's ambassador here the confession of Guillaume de La Chapelle, French-
man, who accuses him. No wonder that Octavian will confess nothing ;
but the evidences against him are so pregnant that La Chapelle could not
have feigned them. It is true that at first La Chapelle would confess
nothing, although his lad (son (/out/art) told him to his face that he
had got letters conveyed for him into France, and deciphered the
contents to him ; but as soon as he was put to torture he confessed the
whole, and has divers times since, without torture, repeated it, especially
when questioned by the Sieur de Braban9on (who had done much for him) he
voluntarily confessed all that he had indirectly ' said before, and moreover
charged Octavian, as Chapuys will see by the copy of his confession herewith.
Since the camp was at Landreschis, Octavian has done nothing but run be-
tween Antwerp and the frontiers, without however doing any trade in Antwerp ;
for she seized his goods in Antwerp, and found not 30 fl. worth, which was
not [enough] for trading or being very busy and gives conjecture that he
staid here for some other affair than trade. It is not likely that Octavian
will confess a thing so prejudicial to his life without torture ; and, if the
Council do not find that upon the evidences sent he ought to be tortured,
they might send him hither to be confronted with La Chapelle, for the
truth no less concerns the King's service than the safety of her countries.
Leaves it, nevertheless, to them to order as they shall see best. The King's
ambassador here suggested sending La Chapelle into England ; which did
not seem reasonable, as he had been a soldier here and committed the acts
which he confessed in this country ; also Octavian has his domicile in
Antwerp, is a fugitive from hence and here committed the crimes imputed
to him, and she might require his expulsion from England under the 6th
article of the treaty.
Has made all possible diligence to put the ships of war to sea and the
Sieur de Beures has gone to hasten them. Hopes that on the 25th inst., or
soon after, they will be at sea, and when the wind serves they will be on the
English coast to communicate with the King's commissioners. Chapuys is
to help that De Beures may be well treated, for the King's men (gens de
guerre), when they are the stronger, want to do everything according to their
341
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21 May.
R. O
own fancy ; which is not for the common benefit of the two princes. They
should act together without using limit. «r or preeminence. Encloses a
private letter to him from Do Bcures. Also her yen* de ijucne complain that
the English wish to keep them idle, often with great danger of running
aground, and will not permit thorn to proceed against the enemy where they
would expect to do good service without risking themselves; for which
cause it is hard to get good sailors here to serve for pay, they preferring
rather to serve others for nothing, when they can choose their fortune, than
the Emperor for money; and, to get sailors, she has had to forbid the
arming of ships so long as the ships are at sea, — which should be considered.
Has despatched all that the King's commissioners for levying passenger
ships demanded ; and they are gone to the ports to levy them, but she has
not heard what they have done. If they should lack ships it will be their
fault, to whom she declared that if they wished other assistance she would
willingly give it. They have sent back him whom she gave them for their
assistance without any message to her.
Chapuys has not yet sent the King's letters touching the safe-conduct.
Requires it in order to make ciilinins and authentic copies ; and, if he thinks
it necessary, she will return the originals.
Fr. Modem transcript of tht original minute at Vienna, />/>. 4. Original
headed : "A I'anibassadeur Chapuis en Engleterre, du xxi* de May 1514."
548. The QUEEN OF HUNGARY to CHAPUYS.
The Emperor has charged the Sieur do Beure.s, bis admiral here,
according to the article of the treaty, and she hopes that he will do his duty
in maintaining the amity with those who have like charge on the part of
England. Chapuys may inform the King of this, that like charge may be
given to his admiral, lieutenant and others, and the officers of the ports
commanded to receive De Beures as a sen-ant of the Emperor and the
King. Thinks that the King should decree it by letters patent addressed
to De Beures, who will remain upon the coast of England, and, in duplicate,
to her, " ad fin que si lun deflfault lautre radresse." He shall show
the King this and send his answer. Bruxelles, 21 May 1544. Siyned:
Marie. Cetmttnifntd; Despleghem.
/•><•«<•/», /». 1. Add.
22 May. 549. BUTCHERS.
Harl. MS.
442. f. 199.
B. M.
Soe.ofAntiqu.
Procl., ii.
135.
Proclamation fixing the price of beef, mutton, veal and pork by
weight, as in No. 543, without the clauses relating to wildfowl and poultry.
M«,i,rn cn]>y, j>i>. H. Hemlal as made 22 May 86 Hen. VIII.
2. Another modern copy.
Pp.2.
22 May. 550. CHAPUYS to the QUEEN OF HUNGARY
B.o.
[Spanish
Calendar,
vn. 105.]
The King yesterday sent the bp. of Westminster to tell him that
the land army which he had in Scotland, after doing incredible damage, as
Chapuys has already written, was arrived in safety at the frontiers ; and
that that of the sea was on its way back, except some ships which were
gone to take five French ships which had come to the port of St. Andrews
in Scotland, and were not expected to escape. The King only awaits news
of these ships and particulars of what has been done in Scotland to adver-
tise the Emperor of it. The King also sent word that he had that very
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1544.
550. CHAPUYS to the QUEEN OF HUNGARY — cont.
morning received letters from a servant whom he sent to Dancxy for cables
and ships' tackle reporting** that the duke of Holstein had sent about,
especially towards Dancxy, to levy 30 ensigns of footmen and 8,000 or
4,000 horsemen, and also had at the Sompt 50 hurques, which were ready,
and 16 others in two ports which he named. The King wished the
Emperor to be on his guard, and to espy and report what was intended.
Yesterday morning Octavian the Milanese attempted to escape from the
servants of the secretary of the Council ; and, after dinner, the Council
sent him to Chapuys to examine and send to the Tower if he (Chapuys)
should think fit. Examined him at length upon the memorial and articles
sent from Flanders, especially the affair touching Salazard and his
accomplices ; but he would only confess that he had friendship with
Salazard and had frequented Cambresil, and that Salazard had since been
twice or thrice in his shop at Antwerp ; and he persists in denying the rest
charged against him. Seeing this, sent him to the Tower, where the
Secretary of the Council chanced to be, to whom he confessed that it was
true that he had been in France last October with La Chappelle and had
promised the Daulphin to serve by sending advertisements and otherwise,
but he had not yet sent anything. This convicts him of treason, and
Chapuys thinks that the King would not object to sending him thither ;
and that it would be well to require him in order to learn what accomplices
he had and also the said Salazard. f Would know her pleasure as soon as
possible.
The King has sent very urgently to him to write to her at once to hasten
the hoys, saying that nothing else delays the passage of the army.J
London, 22 May 1544.
Fr. Modern transcript of the original at Vienna, pp. 3. Original icith
marginal notes in another hand.
22 May. 551. CHAPUYS to GRANVELLE.
E. 0. The copy herewith of his letters to the Queen will show all that has
[Spanish happened since his last. Begs Granvelle to report them to the Emperor,
vn Toe*1]' wnom he does not wish to weary with letters, especially as the King will
send the whole discourse of the affairs of Scotland. If he has been
rash in what he writes about excusing the Emperor's going in person in the
army, he begs that it may be considered that the motive ivas not his own, but
that it teas expedient to gratify the company. Awaits with greater desire the
news of his redemption from here than did the holy fathers who were in
Limbo ; and begs Granvelle to believe that it is quite impossible for him to
follow the camp for a single day, or to remain here long without danger,
he is so weak. London, 22 May 1544.
Fr. Modern transcript of the original at Vienna, p. 1.
* Marginal note (by the Queen of Hungary?): — These news are not likely, as Dansic
is not a place to get good footmen, and he has better nearer to hand. I know not if it
is convenient to advertise that we are upon the point of truce or defer until it is certain.
t Marginal note :— It seems to me that it would be well to require the said Octavian.
J Marginal note : — The King's ambassador must be told to hasten the hoys, for I have
done my part and it remains for his men to make diligence, and also about the wagons ;
of which our ambassador resident shall also be advertised. By the notes you will see
my advice ; you shall, however, communicate this to Messrs. D'Arschot and Praet, and
make the despatches to the ambassador according to their advice (?) , speaking also with
the English ambassador touching the hoys and advertising ours of his answer.
86 HENRY VIII. M8
1544.
22 May. 552. The EXPEDITION against SCOTLAND.
R- °- Hertford's warrant to Sadler to pay lord Scropc, captain of 100 men,
20 days' wages, at 6*. 8</. for himself, 2*. for his petty captain, and &/. for
each man, from 29 April to 18 May, deducting 891. 18*. &/. for victuals
taken out of the King's provision. Newcastle, 22 May 86 Hen. VIII.
Si;in«l. siijni-il as received the same day by Scrope's sen-ant, John Forster.
/'. 1.
R. O. 2. The like for Sir Wm. Vavesour, captain of 98 men, at 4*. for himself,
deducting 85/. 7«. 8£</. Received by himself.
/'. 1.
R. 0. 8. The like for Sir Nic. Fairfax, captain of 88 men, deducting 85/.
Rec. by Miles Fairfax.
/'. 1.
R. O. 4. The like for Sir Laur. Smith, captain of 100 men, deducting
88/. 0*. 11</. Rec. by himself.
P.I.
22 May. 553. [ST. MARTIN] to [HENRY PALMER].
R. O. Nothing of what the Burgundians took from me has been restored, so
[Spanish ^naj. jt js impossible to do my duty as I would wish ; as I hope the King
"*'
vii "07*]' W'N ultimately know. In pursuance of it, I was Monday and Tuesday all
day at Boulloigne where the Seigneur de Fouquesole and I conversed at
length, among other things, of the quarrel of the two Princes, and
Foucquesole told me that it is not possible for the king of France to forget
the great friendship which he has had, and still has, to the King of England ;
and he has caused a very excellent and wonderfully rich ring (/»«//»«•) to be
brought from his Court to Boulloigne, for a present to the Queen of England
or the King's daughter ; and I am sure of it. God grant tbat it may be
agreeable to the King in order that Christendom may rest in peace. You
know tbat there is no greater war than between two friends who become
enemies ; therefore I advertise you that I am advertised, by a friend who
may well know it, that the king of France has visited all the ports of
Normandy, and in all of them prepared and freighted all the ships for war.
Among them is a rarracnn which the late Admiral made, of 600 tons. They
are prepared for a descent upon England if the king of France cannot have
friendship with the King of England. The vicomte de Dieppe is captain
general of them, and they are to descend upon a port (if I heard aright)
named Hamptonne, by which port the Emperor's father* is said to have
escaped ; and from thence they are to go within England to a place called
La Rye. The towns and villages of France give the King 70,000 footmen
paid for five months. The Pope has declared against the Emperor, and
gives the king of France 6,000 men, and the Duke of Urbin other 6,000 ;
the Venetians likewise have declared against the Emperor and give 6,000
men ; all paid for four months. It is said that the Duke of Orleans goes to
Italy with a great number of men to join Mons. d'Enghien. There are
some who say that it is for a marriage, and others that it is for the duchy
of Milan. "Me recommandant tousiours a v're bonne grace. Par celluy
que bien congnoissez. Le jour de 1'Ascension, xxiie de May 1544."
!•'>. Modern transcript of a fontemjwrary copy at Vienna, pp. 2.
• Philip the Fair, King of Castile. The reference is to his detention in England in
1506; but it was from Falmouth he tailed, not from Southampton.
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1544.
22 May. 554. MAXIMILIAN D'EGMONT [COMTE DE BUEEN] to THOMAS
CHAMBERLAIN.
R- °« Came expecting to find you here, as agreed at our departure at
Bruselles. I send this bearer in haste towards you at Boisleduc, and if
you are there I will corne to you to-morrow morning. Grave, 22 May 1544.
French. Hoi., p. 1. Add. : Au Sr Thomas Chamberlain, commissaire
du Koy d'Engletaire, ou a celluy qui de la part de sa Mate est a Bosleduc.
En<ld.
22 May. 555. WOTTON to HENEY VIII.
B- 0- On the 19th received letters from the Council, of the 14th,
St. P., ix. 675. ^k COpieg of Hertford's and the lord Admiral's letters, which he
next day showed to Granvelle (the Emperor being that day ridden
a hunting). Next day the Emperor thanked him for the news, and
congratulated Henry on this great beginning, which was a great
advancement to their common affairs and would weaken their enemies.
The Emperor then asked about the chiefs of the army, whom Wotton
had named, whether the horsemen might safely join with Hertford, and
what men the Cardinal and Governor were (things of which Wotton
had thought he knew more than he seemed to know), and, finally, whether
the late Queen and her daughter were yet in Scotland ; for it was bruited
that the Patriarch of Aquilee had transported the Queen and her daughter
thence.
Before these letters came it was bruited that the Scots had a great
victory ; and, albeit the ambassador of Portugall and Master of the Posts
had letters from Andwerpe to the contrary three days before these letters, the
Nunce still maintains that Henry's men have done nothing and that these
letters are devised in Flanders. Granvelle says that the Scots are published
enemies through the Low Countries. The Frenchmen have conveyed a
number of horsemen into Luxemburg, with victuals, but they cannot get
out again. The Emperor draws thitherward. Mons. de Lyre lately wrote
to Wotton that gentlemen who had received money to serve the Emperor
on horseback were returning it to their colonels, saying that Henry gave
better entertainment and promised to repay losses of horse or harness.
Will, as it pleases Henry, let pass the matter of Sickengen, but will never
forget his goodness in it. Spyre, 22 May 1544.
HoL, p. 8. Add. Endd.
22 May. 556. WOTTON to PAGET.
R- O- Wrote a letter to the King on the 19th ; and the same day received
St. P., ix. 677. pagefs letter of the 14th, and rejoiced at the news, which some will scant
believe. Some say too that Edinburgh and Leith are little worth, but
Wotton has shown them out of the chronicles of Jhon Majoris and Hector
Boethius, both Scots, that the kings of Scotland have resided in Edinburgh
from Froissardes time hitherto, and long before, and that Leith is one of the
best haven town in Scotland. Here they are still in hand with the
pacification with the Danes. In Lombardy, Granvelle says, the Emperor has
now 8,000 Italians newly come, and 3,000 lantzknechtes will shortly join
them. Has spoken for the entertainment of the Emperor's men, required
by the Council's last letters, and has promise of it both from Granvelle and
de Liere. Could not get it turned into French, but De Liere has added in
the margin the meaning of each article in French, and subscribed it. De
Liere deserves thanks. Has sent the writings to Mr. Layton, for the King's
Commissioners. Spyre, 22 May 1544.
Hoi., pp. 2. Add. Endd.
vin.
1511.
-- M-'y. 557. WOITON to PAOBT.
R- °- Bearer says that his name is Richard Jackson, born by Hullo, and
that he has been these 16 or 17 years in the warn in Italy, Corsica, Tunis,
Naples in Romania, where he was taken by Turks a little before the
Venetians ddivt ml the town to the Turk, and, then, as captive under
Cassynbassha and afterwards under Uaradin Bassha, otherwise called
Barbarossa. Now of late, by the help of a banished Englishman named
Ric. Sairo, dwelling in Marseilles, he escaped from Barbarossa and, with
great danger, came through France into Switzerland. He says he is a
cannoneer " and hath good skill as well to order all great pieces of artillery
as also to make fires." He shows a singular affection to his native country
and might do the King service ; and, therefore, Wotton begs Paget to show
the King of him. Spyre, 22 May 1544.
Hoi., p. 1. Add. Ktidd.
22 May. 558. CHR. MONT to HENBY VIII.
R.O. Wrote in his last of the general desire for the peace of Germany
St. P., ix. 678. an(j settlement of religious controversies. For this the Emperor deputed,
as commissioners, the electors Palatine and Brandenburg, Naves and
Madrutius who have drafted a form of pacification to which the Protestants
have consented ; but the Catholics have petitioned the Emperor against it.
Encloses both writings. Saxony and Hesse have departed, leaving their
commissioners, and there is hope of concord until the future Diet. Of the
Emperor's departure and the dissolution of this Diet nothing is certain, but
it is thought that the Emperor will leave for Metz immediately after Whit-
suntide. Count William a Furstcnberg is gone into Luxemburg with 20
standards of foot, and Conrad a Beumelberg will shortly follow with a
like number. Of horse the Emperor expects 8,000, arid colonels (tribuni
e-/ nit uni) are gone to collect them ; but horsemen are unwilling to serve the
Emperor, who will not promise to repay their losses. Encloses a writing
lately issued by the Protestants in the Brunswick business. Spire,
22 May 1644.
Lat. Hoi., p. I. Add. Kndd.
R. 0. 2. Decrees of the Emperor about peace in religious controversies of
Germany and the judgment of the Imperial chamber.
ii. Grievances found by the Catholics in the above decrees.
I. at. In M»nt's han»l, /</'• 9. Kndd.: Articles of the agreement at
Spires a° 1544.
22 May. 559. Cm:. MONT to PAGET.
R. O. The enclosed letter to the King was hurriedly written owing to the
haste of the messenger. Sends salutation to the lord Chancellor, his old
patron, and offers of service to Paget's colleague, Dr. Petrus. Spire, 22
May 1544.
/'.>'. — The writing about the peace and the judgment is in the form in
which it was given to Saxony and Hesse at their departure, and in which
they desire this decree to be inserted among the heads of this Diet ; but I
know not whether this will be done, for the Catholics and the Nuncio
strongly oppose it, as you will see by their petition.
Lat. //.-/., /.. 1. Add. h'.ndd.
22 May. 560. EDMOND HABVEL to HENBY Mil.
R. 0. Since his last of the llth the Frenchmen have divulged in all Italy
that, on Good Friday, Henry's host was broken by the Scots, with damage
846 86 HENRY VIII.
1544.
560. EDMOND HARVEL to HENRY VIII. — cont.
of 16,000 men and the death of the earl of Angwich. This was confirmed
from Eome, with incredible rejoicing ; but, yesterday, Harvel had letters of
the llth from Flanders announcing Henry's fortunable victory against the
Scots, which has quenched the impudent lies of the adversaries and stricken
them with terror that Henry will now convert his power against France,
which cannot sustain the incomparable might of him and the Emperor.
Being sure of his success, exhorts him to care, according to the admonition
of Virgil, Amat victoria ctiram. Peter Stroci's army, increased to"10,000 or
12,000 footmen and 400 horses, failing to damage Cremona, has gone
" towards Milan, which hath presidye of 5,000 footmen and 500 horses ; and
the Marquis's person is there with the prince of Salerno, the count Philipo
Torniello, and other good captains." Stroci hastens to Piedmont and
thence to France. Many have left him " for lack of sold," the French king
having no money in Italy and Stroci having hitherto spent his own.
Lately arrived in Milan 2,000 footmen sent by the duke of Florence ; and
4,000 more are coming from Tuscana, and 8,000 Almains are also marching
thither, while Paulo Lusasco makes men of arms and light horse, at double
stipend, by the Emperor's commission ; so that Imperial things are like to
float again in Italy. The Cardinal of Ferare departs to-morrow or next
day to flome, having done nothing with this Signory, who " would be seen
to profess neutrality as the Bishop of Rome, granting both states liberty to
their subjects to serve whom they will." Barbarossa, for lack of three
months' wages, stays to come abroad ; so that, evidently, the French king is
exhausted of money. French soldiers in Piedmont also complain of their
wages. Venice, 22 May 1544.
Hoi., pp. 2. Add. Endd.
23 May. 561. The EXPEDITION against SCOTLAND.
R. 0. Hertford's warrant to Sadler to pay John Dodde, captain of 100
men, 20 days' wages, at 4.s. for himself, 2.s. for his petty captain, and 6<I.
each man, from 29 April to 18 May, deducting 831. 18s. fyd. for victuals
taken out of the King's provision. Newcastle, 23 May 86 Hen. VIII.
Signed.
Signed by Dodde as received the same day.
P.I.
R. O. 2. The like for George Holforth, deducting 24J. 16.s. O^d. Received by
himself.
P. 1.
R. O. 8. The like for Sir Leonard Bekwith, deducting 89J. Is. lid. Received
by Walter Pulleyn.
P. 1.
R. O. 4. The like for Hugh Starkey, deducting 39Z. 2s. 3d. Received by Laur.
Wynyngton.
P. 1.
R. O. 5. The like for Thomas Eton, deducting 34J. 14s. 10<*. (date omitted).
Received by himself.
P. 1.
R- 0. 6. The like for Sir John Cunstable, provost marshal, captain of 112 men,
deducting 481. Os. Wd. Received by himself.
P. 1.
HENRY VIII.
847
1544.
23 Mav. 562. WIIARTON to HERTFORD.
According to his letters, has this day appointed and set forwards
Papers" ^00 horsemen for the King's service in Franco under Sir Wm. Musgrave
n., p. 731. and Thomas Dacre. That they might be the best, took two sundry musters
of all horsemen in such places as he, Thos. Dacre and Jack Musgrave (for
Sir William) thought best. Encloses a note of all the horsemen in them,
showing that heretofore untrue certificates have been made of the numbers
of horsemen on these West Borders. After the departure of this 200 there
cannot be made in these lordships 100 good horsemen. The 12
Liddisdaillis require more time than the others to take leave of their friends,
and, having heard that Wharton's son is to attend his master in this
journey, earnestly desire to pass in his company, saying that they have little
acquaintance in this realm. Encloses copy of an assignment for payment
of coats and conduct which he paid. Carlisle, 28 May.
Keeps the coats and conduct for the Liddisdaillis until their coming
forward.
Add. (an desjtatchftl at 11 p.m.). Endd. : Rec. 24 May.
ii. Musters taken by lord Wharton of "all the horsemen that could be
tried " within the lordships following for service in France under Sir Wm.
Musgrave and Thos. Dacre, viz.: — In the barony of Durghe 67, the Grames
with Eske and Lewen 50, Buwcastelldalle SO, Gyllyslaund 29, Lanecooste
16, Kyrklynton 10, Skailbie 7, Lynstocke 7, Dalston 8, Quenes Humes 6,
Holme 13. Total 248.
iii. Conduct of 200 horsemen from Carlisle to Dover, 21 score miles, at
\<l., 18s. lil. each ; and of 12 horsemen of Ledesdalle 20 miles from Carlisle
14*. 2d. each. Total 1412. 16*. 8</.
Also Thos. Dacre, captain, at id. the mile and two petty captains at 2</.
(Sir Wm. Musgrave's conduct money omitted because he is attendant in
Court), 101. 18s. 4rf. Coats at 4«., 48/.
"I wrote to Master Uvedalle " for the above, who allowed only 8*. 4*/.
for every coat, and therefore abated 11. 8s. 4</.
563. SIR GEORGE DOUGLAS to EVERS.
Received his writing this Thursday* night, mentioning that Thos.
Ryppehte, two of the Trowmbulis and Ade Glendyning have taken certain
°* n'8 s6™*11^8* coming home. Ryppehte was the writer's household
servant but is lately married and dwells in his own house. Will desire him
to show favour to Evers' servants. Two of the others are his brother's
servants and the third he knows not ; but he will likewise speak to them.
Was in danger of life, being in prison for the favour he bore to Englishmen
while his friends' and his own goods were destroyed by Englishmen, and
thus was he "scourged with two rods." Desires to know in writing
whether Evers will show his friends favour in this country or not.
Vodderburne, 23 May. Siyned.
P. 1. Add. : To the rycht honerable, my lord Varden of the Eiste
Marchis off Ingland anent Scotland. Endd.: to the lord Wharton («V)t,
28 May, 1544.
23 May. 564. SIR GEORGE DOUGLAS to HERTFORD.
23 May.
Add. MS.
Hamilton
1'npera,
n., No. 246.
Add. MS.
32,654, f. ail.
B. M
Hamilton
Papers,
n., No. 243.
My brother and I both wrote letters to your Lordship at your
departing forth of this realm, and my brother's sen-ant showed me that
• 22 May.
t The letter is headed as if to Wharton in Hamilton Papers, but of course the
endorsement is a mistake and Eure was the person addressed.
348 36 HENEY VIII.
1544.
564. SIR GEORGE DOUGLAS to HERTORD — cont.
you would write from Berwick ; but now I hear that you are departed
southward not content with me. I am sorry, for I never offended the
King or any in authority under him, and have suffered in Scotland for
favouring his affairs ; wherefore I humbly desire to know wherein you think
I have misused myself, and how you would have me serve. If you would
have anything done by means of any great men in this realm I will do my
best. Here are friends and servants of mine in the Mers who have been
burnt and harried since my being in prison, and the King wrote to me that
my hurts should be reformed. I would that your Lordship would write to
the warden and officers on the Borders to forbear them until you know
the King's further pleasure, and let me know by post what to expect.
Vedderbourne, 28 May. Siyned.
P. 1. Add. Endd. : 1544.
23 May. 565. SIR GEORGE DOUGLAS to HERTFORD.
Add. MS. Received his writing 23 May, showing that garrison men of Berwick
32,654, f. 213. were made prisoners by the writer's servants. If any have so misused
H i It themselves they shall be punished, for none of his shall do otherwise than
Papers, becomes them to any Englishmen. His friends and servants suffered much
n., No. 245. in the army's return from Lecht to Berrvike, his sister's son lord Hay
having town and corn burnt and his poor men of Couldingaym losing all
their goods, for he had commanded all who belonged to him not to remove
their goods. Doubts not but that Hertford will see them satisfied. Com-
manded his brother's servants, Adam Glendonning and Vilkein Trowmbulle,
to attend the army until past the Peichtis, so as to warn Hertford of any
danger. If they have now done hurt to any Englishmen he will deliver
them to Hertford for punishment. Vodderburne, 28 May. Signed.
P. 1. Add. Endd.
23 May. 566. PAGET to HENRY VIII.
R. 0. Visited the Regent this morning and declared the progress of Henry's
St. P., ix. 679. affairs in Scotland, at which she rejoiced. She asked the forwardness of
things towards France, so that she might dispose for the assembly of the
wagons and limoniers, and the joining of the horsemen and footmen at the
Emperor's pay with Henry's army, whom, as already assembled, she would
like meanwhile to employ on the frontiers. Told her that things were in
order, and that the King's folks would shortly begin to pass the seas, and
prayed her to send forth her navy and have the wagons and limoniers ready ;
and, as the King had desired the Comte de Buren to procure from her that
the Emperor's 2,000 horsemen and 2,000 footmen might be, together with
Buren's, at Ayre before 20 June, Paget prayed her (in case that day or place
were altered) to write of it to the King, and not to disperse the men till
she heard again from him, assuring her that she need not doubt the enemies,
who, upon news of the arrival of any part of the King's army, would look more
to defend themselves than invade others. She said the wagons and limoniers
were ready, — and Paget has both seen and heard of her diligence (described) in
preparing them. Finally she asked what news out of France, saying that the
Ambassador had written of letters between the King and the French king,
who had similarly gone about to allure her. Said he had heard of the
French king's sending her hawks in order to insinuate a practice, and
trusted that she had and would answer as honorably as Henry had done.
Sfi HENRY VTTT. Mfl
1544.
She then asked what Henry had written, and (as the Ambassador and Duke0
there had both seen the letter) he showed it. She commended both the
matter and the princely writing, and trusted that Faget would find the
Kinp. Tor do the like ; and, for herself, she would do all she could to
continuu and increase the amity between Henry and the Emperor. Then,
after making two or three particular suits, as restitution of the ship stolen
by the Scots and the entreating of English subjects here, and receiving
good answer, Paget took leave ; and this afternoon takes his journey
towards the Emperor with all diligence, although " a man of many others
the unmeetest to ride."
Order should be taken to supplement the ambassador's place here, for
this man is not able to stir. " His sickness is the worst kind of a dropsy,
whereby all the physicians of this country have determined that he cannot
live, but shall very soon and suddenly be brought to his end. The man
hath a great heart to serve you and is wonderful loth to die, and yet death
appeareth in his face." Bruxelles, 28 May 1544. Siyned.
/'/'• 5. Add. Emld.
28 May. 567. CHARLES V. and DENMARK.
R-O. Treaty between Charles V. and Christian, Elect King of Denmark,
and his brothers John, Adolphusand Frederic, concluded by commissioners,
viz., Johann Ranzaw and Saundres Hilde, knights, and Peter Schwabe and
Caspar Fuchs.for the King, and Nic. Perrenot lord of Granvelle, chief of the
Emperor's Council, Johann von Naves, vice-chancellor, and Charles Boisot
and Viglius von Zwichem, doctors of laws, for the Emperor.
Providing that there shall be perpetual peace between them and their
realms, and free traffic ; that the King shall renounce, in bis leagues with
the French king (who has brought Turks and Infidels to his aid against
the Emperor), all that might prejudice the Emperor and his realms,
especially the Low Countries ; that the King's countries and the Low
Countries shall assist each other ; that the King of England shall be in-
cluded in this peace, and (as the realm of Scotland has moved war against
that King who is in closest alliance with the Emperor, and the Scots have
committi-d hostilities against the Low Countries, so that they are held the
Emperor's enemies) Denmark shall show no favour to the Scots to the
prejudice of their ^Iajesties, but shall not be bound to interdict navigation
to the Scots, and the King of England shall be bound within four months
to send due ratification to the King Elect of Denmark ; similarly the King
' Elect of Sweden is included, and shall within sis months send ratification
to the Emperor or Queen Regent ; the Master of Livonia is also compre-
hended on the part of the Emperor, and Margrave Albert of Brandenburg
on the part of Denmark ; and other matters concerning Denmark, Sweden
and the Low Countries are provided for ; and the rights of King Christian
and his daughters, the Countess Palatine and duchess of Lorraine and Bar,
are left untouched.
Dated at Spires, 23 May 1544. German. ('<»;<•/ certified by Hare, j>p. 24.
li,,i<L,l ,m a jltjlcnf /'// U'o(t<m : "The treatye of Dennemarke." Kndd.:
The treaty between th' Emperor and the king of Denmark in Duche.
K» O. 2. Latin translation of the above.
/'/-. 18. t-'.whl. by U'otton : Th' effect of the treaty in Latyn.
24 May. 568. ALBERT BISHOP.
Harl. MS. Passport for Albert Bisshopp, who repairs beyond sea to bring 100
283, f. 375. horsemen to serve the King. To pass with 4 servants, 8 horses (in lieu of
B. M.
The Duke of Alburquerque.
850
36 HENRY VIII.
B. o.
1544.
568. ALBERT BISHOP — cont.
three which he brought hither out of Base Allemaigne) "and other his bags,
baggages and necessaries." Greenwich, 24 May 86 Hen. VIII. Signed by
Wriothesley, Suffolk, Russell, Lisle, Winchester, Gage, Wyngfeld, Paget
and Bakere.
P. 1. Subscribed: To all mayors, sheriffs, bailiffs, &c.
2. Offer of Albrecht Biscop to bring 300 horsemen to the King's service,
who shall be at Caleys within a month, provided that the passport of the
Emperor and Queen for them can be obtained. Detailing conditions as to
pay, etc., upon which they will serve.
French, pp. 3. Headed : A la Majeste. Endd. : Albert Bisshop.
569. The EXPEDITION against SCOTLAND.
Hertford's warrant to Sadler to pay Sir Hen. Seyvell, captain of 97
men, 20 days' wages from 29 April to 18 May, himself at 4s., petty captain
at 2s. and men at Qd., deducting 381. 10s. O^d. for victuals had out of the
King's provision. Newcastle, 24 May 36 Hen. VIII. Signed.
Signed as received by Savell's servant Thos. Gascoigne the same day.
P. 1.
24 May. 570. WHARTON to HERTFORD.
24 May.
RO.
Longleat MS.
Hamilton
Papers,
ii., p. 733.
24 May.
E.G.
24 May.
R o.
Has received his letters of the 23rd inst., signifying that 100
kerne, Irish footmen, will be sent for the defence of these West Borders,
and desiring Wharton to take order for placing them and to send an honest
man to Newcastle to conduct them. Encloses a schedule for their placing,
and has appointed an honest man to be at Newcastle to-morrow night.
Would know, " if they offend and otherwise," how to order them.
Carlisle, 24 May.
Add. Endd.
ii. "The placing of the hundred kerne," viz.: — At Rocliffe 80, at
Burghe (1£ miles off) 20, at Drumbeughe (2£ miles thence) 10, at Bowness
(1| mile) 20, and at Hollme (5 miles) 20.
571. ADRIBN DE CROY [SIEUR DE ROEULX] to the COUNCIL.
Has received their letter in favour of the Sieur de Saint Martin,
who, at Mr. Wallop's word, was released immediately after his fcapture. As
for the goods he says that he lost, a good hackney is recovered and delivered
to Mr. Halle, and search shall be made for the rest, but it will be difficult to
recover as three or four nations were at his taking (including one named
Maraud, who, he said, was in your service and therefore was not apprehended,
and so escaped before the writer knew that he was no longer in your service).
Two of the writer's band were there, "dont lung a tue son compaignon
et 1'autre sen est enfouy." As for the others, has written to the Sieur
de Bugincourt, his lieutenant, who is gone to the Emperor's service, to
restore what he can get. St. Martin's house, even, could not be saved
from being burnt by your men. St. Tomer, 24 May. Signed.
French, p. 1. Add. Endd.:16U.
572. LAYTON to PETRE.
Mr. Secretary Paget, your colleague, this day departing towards
Spiers, informs me that he spoke to Sir Anthony Browne for the Council's
licence for 20 tun of beer for my provision here. I now w,rite to Sir
:u: HKNRY VIIT. 851
1544.
Anthony to get it enlarged to 80 or 40 tuns ; and I beg your help therein.
Mr. Secretary informs me that he has obtained the King's licence for six
horses or geldings to be brought hither to me, which licence remains in
Mr. Honynge's hands. My servant will repair to you for it. Bruxells,
24 May.
Has just received the enclosed letters from Broke, out of Holland,
showing his provision of hoys ; at whose request the writer has obtained
the Queen's letters to her officers to safeguard the hoys. Pray show
Brake's letter to the Council. Signed.
1'. 1. Add. Sealed, F.ndd.: 1544.
24 May. 573. BAPTISTB DB LA VIONE to HENRY VIII.
B. 0. " Sire, ce qui m'a garde de pins tost rout escripre a se qiie jactenduit
tnusjonrs I'fomme que rostru majeste ai'oit promi* menroyer, ce que je destroys
bien fort, pour ne mectre ne moy ne mes ainys en danger si grant que ou je suit
tonibe a won retour, aiant este lonfftumet arrente par le maraschal du Mies, nun
sant ijrant peril de ma rye, toutesgois (sic), Difu mercy fen suys eschappe ; ft,
moyant (sic) que rostte hommt ne vonot (sic) point, lamour que je rout jmrte ina
contrainct rout envoyer cextuy mien amy et serriteur fiddle ]>our cou* adrertir
de tout ce que jay peu aprendre depuys que je suys icy. Quant a cerfy® il ett
austi gaillard et aussi sain que je le viz jamais, rous adrertissant que cexte
bataille quil a gait/nee a L'arignan fait birn lesclises de deca plus gaillarde*
quelles nestoient aupararant, toutesfois, a ce que Ion dit, ?7: »< >•< reullent que
deft'entlre pour ceste annee. On fait toute la dilligence quil ext possible de
mectre ricres et munitions dedas Its places dela frontiere, et que cellex qui x<mt
derert rostre frontiere de Calais, ou il i en aroit bien pen quant jalay defers
vous, en sont a ceste lieu re fourn ten pour ung an, ain.fi quilz dosent (sic); ce que
je ne puys croyre. A les mectre ainsi par le menu comme ilzfont je me trnure
souvent a lassalle la ou le Hoy mangeue et ay entendu de lay niexmes quil />/../-.
n him pourr-eoir a sen ajf'aires que ses ennemys ne luy feront riens. 11 est bien
rray quil ne saift pas tout ce que je say, car il dit que tout rous tepentez (sic)
de lity avoir commancee la guerre, et que I'Empereur vous a trotnpe de U rous
persuader, quil ne croit point que rous luy roulUz mal, et que tout cella rient
de la fraudc dudit Emjiereur, qui cett rante en Allemaigne et en Ytalie quil
vous a fait croyre ce quil a roullu, et dit tout haull quil faisoit faire la guerre
a son ennemy par ttng autre qui ne Vest gueres moint, tenant ces propos /x»ur
sescuser enters le 1'ape, qui nest pat contant de ce quil est allye arecq rostre
Mageste', comme il mnnstre bien, car il a detja commace a fournir une grant
SOHIIIU <!(• deniers a a- Hoy pour se deftendre contre vous et banquiers a Lyon
l»>ur y contribuer tons les moys. Tout let matins ce tt»y parle une lieure
arecques son conseil, ft put/* sen ra au.c champs, a la cliasse et a ton plaittir.
( 'i-pendant xoti'lit consel donne ordrc a tcutes, et rous prometz quil at
iiii-n-i'illcn.^-nift bien scn-y et dilligemmcnt, et a son retour dela chaste, tout In
M</>S, il: luy rendent compte de ce qui a estq (sic) fait le jour. II a metsieum
set entfan* <jui ne se meslent <///(/•»> ties ajf'aires, maix ih nactendcnt autre chose
que /'n<Tcfsh(» pinir marcher en pays, et semble quilz ne <leman<lent i/iie la guerre.
Mailume <l' fcstampes ett tousjourt en credit et en grace. Motuitur V Amyral est
!'• facteur du liny et celluy aiiquti il commande toutes chotes. Cette France ett
tant presto et deliberee de recevoir ses ennemys que ces une chose strange de i;,,ir
leur presumption depuys ceste batatte gaignee par lex Francoys seullemetit , comm<-
ilz disent ft brarment, disans puys que let Francoys battent ainsi let lansquenets
quilz ont a«.s<-: </< t, 1: I'rtincoys pour en tenir bouchrye siz temectent enjeu. Sy
Difu eutt roullu quilz I'eussent perdue roz entreprises neussent peu faillir a bien
• Hut is Francis I.
352 86 HENRY VIII.
1544.
573. BAPTISTE DE LA VIGNE to HENRY VIII. — cont.
succeder, mats Ics c/ioses ne seront pas a ceste heure si facilles. Jay esperance
de vous faire dc grans services quant vous serez en campaigne, d'autant que
jaiiray myeulx la comnwdite de vous advertir que je nay pan, a case des dangiers
ijui sont si grans ; et vous supplye, sire, de deux choxes ; lune. qu'il vous plaise
faire donner ordre que ce porteur, nomine Jehan Alberge, duquel vous pourrez
entendre toutes particularitez, dont je lay bieu infor[m]e et les luy ay bailie par
escript, me soit renvoye seurement ; et lautre, coynoissat bien que costre Mayeste et
ce Roy icy narez pas ntauvaise volunte I'un envers lautre, que si VOKS veniez
daventure a vous act-order que, por Vhonneur de Dieu, il ne soitjamais mencion
de moy, et que, puusque je vous donne ma vye et la mete en tel danger pour vous,
quil rous plaise me la garder, priat Dieu, sire, vous donner treseure prosperite et
sante. Escript le vingt quatreiese jour de May. Vostre humble serviter Baptiste
de la Viyne."
In cipJier, pp. 3. Add. (in cipher) : Au Roy d'Angleterre. Endd. : La
Vigne.
R. 0. 2. Information about the passage of the river Somme at Braye, the
fortification of Arques and Dieppe, the loyalty of Rouen, the preparations in
Normandy against an English invasion, and the strength of Picardy and
Bordeaux. The French king thinks that the English can do most harm with
their money, but he esteems them good fighters. The King says that he will send
against the Emperor the Dauphin and Admiral Dannebault (with forces
specified) and to Picardy Marshal du Biez, t( qui est ung diabl[e]," and Mons.
de St. Pol. with Mons. de Vendosme (and forces specified). The King himself
remains between the tico camps, irith his Swiss and other forces (specified), ready
to succour either. It is said that the Duke of Orleans will pass into Italy.
The writer frequents the cardinal of Tournon's house, where tJte Council of
Finances is held, and has learnt that money does not come in so well as usual ;
however, there will be no lack, for, besides the assured revenue, the towns hare
granted the pay of 50,000 fuotmen for four months, since increased to six
months. It is said that the Cardinal of Ferrara was lately sent into Italy to
conclude a league with the bp. of Rome, tlie Venetians, and other potentates.
A junction of the English with the Emperor's army is feared ; for singly they
could be successively defeated. "J'ay entendu que les Suisses ont accorde de
secoitrir ce roy de tout ce quilz pourront, et a este le malJiettr si grant que,
encores quel deux meilleurs quentons que I'Empereur avoit gaignez ayent faict ce
quilz ont peu pour divertir les autres de I'amitie quilz ont avec le Roy, ilz ne
leur a este possible d'y riens faire, et y a grandement servy ceste bataille de
PietmontS1
" Je nay seen scavoir ou est I'armee des Turcs, mais il court ung bruict icy
quil leur vient encores cinquante ou soixante galleires de renfort, que je ne croy
pas ; si esse que ces Francois tiennent ceste mer de dela bien seure pour eulx, car
ilzjont renir de ilecfa quatre grandes galleasses qui estoimt a Marseille, et cinq
naufz grosses pour sejoindre a leu armee de dega, qui ne pourra e tout de plus
de vint cinq gros vaisseaulx, entre lexqudz jay veu an Havre de Grace deux
gallaires, deux carracons et quelques autres gros navires, a Honnefteur deux
autres gallions et je ne scay quelz autres grans vaisseaul.r. Pour ce que je ne
me congnois gueres en ceschoses de marine, je ne vous en diray autre chose.
" Sy ay je bien seen d'un mien qui scait des affaires de ce royaume que Ion
faict secretement armer et tenir prestz beaucoup de navires en Normandie et
Bretaigne pour sorair (sic, iorsortir) avec les dictz gros vaisseauz ; et celluy qui
conduict cela en Normandie es le cappitaine de Dieppe, dont je ne scay le nom,
soub umbre dune lettre de marque quil diet avoir contre le[s] Portugais.
11 II nest icy nouvelles de demander paix, de quelque c[o]ste que ce soit ; de
quoy je ne me puis assez esbahir, veu les travaulx quilz ont portez et la grande
* Of Carignano.
36 HENRY VIII. 858
1544.
quilenr fault fairt nrdinain-iiieiit . ft mesmerv<illf <lou laryent penlt
Vtnir, mats ce penplf ext si obeis*ant i/ne l»n m tin- r,- ,juc l"ii rn reult'et dn '•
ft df* /jiVii.*.
"Je ne voy rien* tant a craindre que la noblesse q»[i]y est en tjrande abond-
tincf etjort at/m-rne.
"Jay .vo/i ••»»;/»«•• l>n a d,-p,-teh[f] le [pa]yemetit tie rimjiiante huict
• nl,i;/ncs (sic) dflflMgiMMCi ""til,: hn'n-t coruneh duntje ne st-ay Ut nums, ct la
an t-nrnift' par divers cudmii-t:.
" 11 court ausxi nn<t hntit-t i/nt- lamir? </?«• lc c<mte de la Mirandolle, If situr
n,n\ Stossy etle cunt,- I'etillanne an, lent levee en Italif, ijui tont environ dij-
Iniict mil liommet, est b[i]en pre* de Millan et e*t renu noucelles en cette
con [rte] ."
French. In tin- saw? cijilier an the preceedimj, pp. 4.
R< °* 8. Contemporary and not very correct decipher of 5 2.
Pp.6.
25 May. 574. LORD PABRE and LORD RUSSELL.
Copy of letters patent to Sir Wm. Parre of the custody of Rocking-
ham castle, Ntht., Ac., 17 June 15 Hen. VIII., and of the note that their
inrolment is void because the said Sir William, by the name of Sir Wm.
Parre, lord Parre of Horton, on 25 May, 86 Hen. VIII., surrendered the
patent, in order that the offices might be granted to Sir John lord Russell,
keeper of the Privy Seal.
I .at. Large paper trritten on one side only, pp. 9.
25 May. 575. HERTFORD and Others to HENRY VIII.
**]• .M J _ By the Council's letter of 22 May understands that the King thanks
B I'M him0 for his sen-ice here. Thanks the King for past benefits, and for
Hamilton charging him with the conduct of this enterprise, now honorably achieved ;
Papers, and protests devotion. Had already travailed with lord Maxwell to know
n., No. 244. why " they " have in no point performed their promise, and upon receipt
of the said letters tried again, but " can pick nothing out of him to any
purpose," he still pretending that their imprisonment was for their good
will to Henry's cause and their failure due to the subtle working of the
Cardinal and fickleness of the Governor, and to Argyle, Huntley, Bothwell,
Fleming and the kirkmen. He denies that Henry's pretended friends used
any fraud, and says that he was in danger of his life if Henry's army had
not now come into Scotland, which alone relieved him, Angus and Sir
George Douglas out of prison. He was present when Angus received a
letter from Sir George, earnestly persuading him to come to Hertford, and
thinks that Angus would have gone, but for the advice of Donlaneryke
(who was also present) not so to dishonor himself and destroy his country.
Maxwell lays great default to Donlaneryke. Induced Maxwell to write
as of himself to Angus to come hither, which Maxwell thinks he will
do. A servant of Brimstone's, bringing letters today from his master,
says that Sir George will be tonight or tomorrow at Berwick. Has
written to Evers to send him hither, and will send up both him and
Angus ; also Maxwell, who desires now to be sworn Henry's sen-ant
and offers to deliver Loughmaban upon conditions (schedule enclosed).
Thinks he seeks rather to get free into Scotland than to deliver Lough-
maban, for the delivery of which he will not give his eldest son in
hostage, but only his second son, who, he says, can spend as much yearly
as the eldest. Henry has experienced how little they esteem their hostages ;
* The letter is written in the first person singular.
21716 2
36 HENRY VIII.
1544.
575. HERTFORD and Others to HENRY VIII.— cont.
and the recompense asked seems great for so small a thing as Lowghmaban,
which Hertford does not know to be tenable.
The 400 kerne out of Ireland are arrived, and are very unruly. They
desire to lie together, but it is thought best to appoint 100 of them to the
West Marches and the rest to the East and Middle. Their weapons are
swords and darts — not past 40 can shoot in hackbuts ; but it is intended
to teach 100 of them shortly. Of the 500 hackbuttiers embarked at Holy
Island for France 60 came a-land again, because of a leakage in one of the
ships. As it is too late for them to go by land, Hertford will pick 40 hack-
buttiers of this country to make up 100 for the garrison, in lieu of as
many horsemen who are too meanly horsed to serve ; for hackbuttiers have
only footmen's wages " and be more dread a great deal of the Scottish
borderers, which love no guns ne will abide within the hearing of the same."
Before the letters ordering the stay of 100 of the horsemen of the West
Marches and all the footmen appointed to serve in France, the said horse-
* men and also 50 of the footmen out of Tyndale and Ryddesdale were gone
and could not be stayed. In lieu of them, have stayed 100 of the 200
horsemen of the East and Middle Marches, who, being with Hertford in
Scotland, could not be so soon ready. The other 100 depart hence to-
morrow towards Dover. Considering that the East and Middle Marches
are far weaker than the West, this serves better.
Enclose letters to Hertford from Evers, Wharton and Sir George
Douglas. Ask Henry's pleasure about Douglas's desire of assurance for
his friends.
According to the aforesaid letters from the Council for the stay of the
earl of Shrowesburye here, to be participant of Henry's affairs and the
better able to .serve if required, Hertford has sent for him to return.
Newcastle, 25 May. tiiyned by Hertford, Durham, Llandaff and Sadler.
Pp. 6. AM. Kndd.\ 1544.
Longleat MS. 2. Original draft of the above in Sadler's hand, noted in Hamilton
Papers, II. j>. 734.
576. WILLIAM LORD EURE to HERTFORD.
Has received his letter for assurance to be given to servants, friends,
and tenants of Sir Geo. Douglas. Begs him to write to Douglas to give in
their names, " with their landes, townes, and steids," for in times past
all those of the East end of the Marse who sustained any loss by English-
men were his friends, to get redress ; but when they did hurt to English-
men he "refused them, and said they were not at his commandment."
As to Lyddisdaile and Tyvidaile taking pride " of the spoils they have done in
th'Este Marches of England," the worst spoils were by them of the Marse,
" who I trust be the particular assurance be granted shall prove many of
them that Sir Geo. Douglas taketh for his servants and friends." Never-
theless, till he hears further, will command stay to be made anempst all
except the servants of Lord Hume, "who is far west in the Marse joining
against Wark and thereabouts." Berwick, 25 May. Signed.
/'. 1. Flyleaf irit/i adarest l»*t. I leaded iii a later hand; To therle of
Hertforde.
577. WHARTON to HERTFORD.
I have received a letter (herewith) from Robert Maxwell to the effect
of his other letter which I sent your Lordship for a safe-conduct to send his
father clothes, money, &c. I send him no answer until I receive your
commandment.
25 May.
Hatfield MS.
231, No. 12.
[Cal. of
Cecil MSS.,
Pt. i. 165.]
25 May.
Longlent MS.
Hamilton
Papers,
ii., No. 734.
FIKNIIY VIII.
ir.n.
R. O.
[Spanish
Calendar,
vn. 1W.J
R.O.
[Spanish
Calendar,
vn. 108.]
Learns tonight that Lvnouxe and Arrenne continue in variance*, und that
Lynouxe has put 2,000 men in wages and Cassillis HUH taken possession of
tin- ablxjy of (Hem-louse und put out the abbot. Carlisle, '2'> May.
.-I ilil. (as ilfufititi-ln-'l at 11 p.m.). l-'.n>lil.: Rec. 26 May.
578. TllC (t)l KKN <>!•• IllM.UlY to ClIU'UYS.
After receipt of Chapuys' letters of the 18th inst., and before the
arrival of those of the 17th, came hither Mr. I'aget, one of the first secre-
taries of the King of Knglund, who, upon letters of credence, thanked her
for her solicitude in the Kind's affairs and held the language shown in the
summary herewith* (Jave him tin \*_>^{ words she could, and has since sent
to explain to him the imprisonment of the Count of Honeface, who was
urn-sled hero wearing, secretly, the scarf (w/iar/w) of the king of France —
u capital offence, us men of war say ; nevertheless, to please the King of
Kngland, s°o would willingly have released him were it not that when in
prison he threatened to revenge himself. Also, sent answer that us to his
complaint that English merchants were compelled to declare \\\wn oath
what goods they passed, inasmuch as, by the intercourse, goods may be
searched or oath taken, it was done to give least trouble and they ought
not to complain when they were made judge of their own affair ; otherwise
the said search must be made, which would grieve them more.
As to what Chapuys writes in his letters of the 18th, the Emperor will
do it.°
Two days ago came one! who calls himself the King's Commissioner and
seeks in Antwerp to raise (faire finance) for the King 100,000 ducats
monthly — to the Queen's surprise, as she knows the King to be furnished
with money. If the King were thus to raise money here it would much
impede the Emperor's affairs, .who cannot bring money from Spuin without
risk, whereas the King can .safely conduct money from England ; here also
a .u'reat part of the aids accorded have to be raised /«»/ /iwi/i/v, as they
are not paid so promptly as neetled. Chapuys shall hearken whether the
King has given the commission, lest others raise money under his name,
and, if it be so, tell him graciously that she desires nothing so much as
that he might here get all he needs, provided the Emperor's affairs are not
impelled thereby, but that, for the aforesaid reasons, the levying of money
here would much hinder them, and she would pray him to levy it in his
own realm.
/•'/. Mmli-ni f»v/H.\r /•//</ '</' ///<• <>ri»nnal draft at Vienna, /»/». 2. Original
I . A riMnhussaileitr Chapuis en Engleterre, du xxv* de May 1544. *
2. Siiniiinin/ nf irfint tit. S.rntnrif <>f Kn<ilan<l *aiil tn the (}ueen\, 28 May
1544,
First, he made recommendations, and thanks for diligence in behalf of
the King's army, as well about wagons as otherwi
Secondly, he was charged to tell her the news of Scotland, if she desired
to hear the particulars. To which she answered that she had heard them
and they were so agreeable to her that she could not be surfeited therewith
und would gladly hear him. He then declared the news, adding that they
had razed the towns of Denbourg and Lith, made booty of over 300,000 fl.
a n< I would sec to the taking of certain forts to be kept, if tenable, or else
razed. They had made such waste that next year the King would easily
conquer Scotland ; und if the king of France or of Denmark sent thither
they would find no victuals. The Queen, in praising the enterprise, said she
hoped that after the good success in Scotland the King would do no less an
• That is. diuuade the King from going to the war in perron.
f Stephen Vnughnn. J Of HnnRnry.
856 86 HENRY VIII.
1544.
578. The QUEEN OF HUNGARY to CHAPUYS — cont.
exploit in France and, as the season was advancing, she desired to know
when the King's army would pass thither. He answered that, although
he had no charge therein, he reckoned that the vanguard would pass at the
end of this month and beginning of next, and the rest would follow forth-
with ; but it would be 20 June before all could be at Ayre. Whereupon
the Queen said that the horse and foot which should join the King's army
were ready and marching, and she desired to know the day fixed for
their joining the English ; and the Secretary answered that he would
advertise the King thereof.
The Secretary also said that he thought the Queen had heard that the
king of France had sent wines to the King of England. She answered yes,
and the French were boasting of it and saying that they had great
intelligence in England. Whereupon he said that the French did as they
were wont, giving out that others have asked what they themselves put
forward ; for the king of France had since written thanking the King for
the honorable language held to him who presented the wines " pour tenir
amitie avec luy, etc." The King of England had answered that he was
surprised at this pretence of amity after his exploits in the Boulognois (and
he hoped shortly to do greater) ; and that his answer to the man who brought
the wines was for the offer made on the part of the king of France, who
deceived himself if he thought to put jealousy between the Emperor and
him, and who, if he wished amity, must first renounce the alliance of the
Turk and satisfy the claims of Christendom, the Emperor and him. And
the Secretary showed the original letter of the king of France and the copy
of the King's answer.
Afterwards the Secretary said that he had certain private affairs, viz : —
1. Touching the Count of Sante Bonefacio, prisoner at Eepelmonde,
whom he had gained in France -and brought to the King of England's
service, and who was taken in Luxemburg, and long kept prisoner although
the King had both written of it and " fait parler par le Viceroy le Sieur de
Chantonnay." The Queen said that she -would speak with those who knew
of the affair.
2. The merchants of England had long sued for exemption from the
centiesme, which they had not yet been able to obtain ; and they were
compelled to swear what merchandise they carried. To this the Queen
answered that they could not refuse the oath not to commit fraud —
indeed she understood that, by the treaties, their merchandise might be
searched as ours was in England. The Secretary replied that the
custom of England was to search merchandise, but that was not observed
here ; and that the last ambassador0 had given an article upon which no
answer was made. Finally the Queen told him that she would enquire of
it and send him her answer.
3. He could not obtain the decision of the Chancery of Brabant in the
process of Piedtewelle.f
4. About Ypre a young man (uny jcusne-fih], the King's servant, had a
quarrel with a priest who spoke ill of the King. The priest had therefore
denounced him to justice as a Lutheran, and he was summoned but could
not appear on account of the King's, service. The Secretary required that
his contumacy should not prejudice him, and that "le diable " should be
chastised. The Queen said that the adjourne should deliver his request and
she would see to it ; and also she would enquire the words of the priest and
chastise him if he had said anything dishonorable of the King.
5. He asked what was done about the recompense of the English whose
ship was taken by the Scots before La Vere. The Queen answered that she
* Wotton. f John Petwell. See Vol. XV., No. 940.
86 HENRY MIL 857
1511.
hod declared to the Scots that they should recompense the English, other-
wise she would deliver them and their goods to the Ku-lisb. He did not
seem satisfied, but wished her to make the recompense and take the goods
of the Scots.
/•>. Modem transcript from Vienna, pp. 4. Tin /(.</•///«/ in riph.r.
Original finlil.: Pourl'Empereur.
•r. May. 579. WILLIAM LAYTON to PETRB.
His brother is visited with^uch extreme sickness that he cannot
continue long in this world, and therefore the King might supply his part
here. The Queen's commissioners that prested the wagons call for
money for the wagoners and a day to be limited for their going forward.
I'-cgs that someone may be sent for this. Will keep Petre advertised of his
brother's estate. Bruxells, 25 May at 8 p.m., 1544. Signed.
P.S. — Pray let bearer be the first post this way, for " considerations
depending upon his answer given in commission at this journey."
P. 1. Add. Sealed. Endtl.
580. THE COUNCIL to the COMTE DE BUREN.
R* Of The King commands them to write that if he can furnish 800 or
400 horsemen beyond the 500 whom he has already prepared they will be
received. Beg him to use all diligence that these 300 or 400 may be at
Ayre with the rest.
l-'rcnch. Draft in Ma*on'x hand, p. 1 . l-'.ndd. : Myuute to Monsr. do
Buren.
25 May. 581. MAXIMILIAN D'£OMONT [COMTE DE BUREN] to the COUNCIL.
R< °« Has received their letter informing him that the King desires him
to furnish 800 or 400 horsemen besides those he was to have ready, provided
that they may be at Aire with the rest. Will do his best to get them, but
can give no assurance, as the time is so short. Desires to know, if he finds
them, where he will receive money for them. For the rest there shall be
no fault ; although some of the horsemen played him a bod turn, for, when
they were ready to march, certain princes of Germany, whose subjects they
were, forbade them to go anywhere. Boisleduc, 25 May 1544. Signed.
French, p. 1. Add.: A messeigneurs, Mess" Cancel., due de Norfoc, due
de Suffoc, Monsr Russell et autres sr» soubscriptz en [leu]rd. 1're. Kndd.
_"' May. 582. MAXIMILIAN D'EOMONT [COMTE DE BUREN] to THOMAS
CHAMBERLAIN.
R- °« I was astonished not to find you here at the day you said, and sent
everywhere after you. Last night came your letter reporting that you were
on the way, and that I should entertain the footmen. I can no longer
entertain them, for they have been here full twelve days already, " men-
geant le bon homme " ; and I have begun the muster, or they would have
left. You must hasten to be here tomorrow morning with the money, or
I know not what to do, for I have already prested much of mine.
Boisleduc, 25 May 151 1. ^i:m,-d.
l-'rench, p. 1. Add. : Au Sr Thomas Chamberlin, commissaire du Boy
d'Engleterre. Sealed. Kndd.
358
36 HENRY VIII.
1544.
B. 0.
R. 0.
26 May.
583. THE GERMAN MERCENARIES.
" Hereafter followeth the parcels of money received by me, Thomas
Chamberlein, at the hands of Mr. Freman, by virtue of ij warrants of the
King's Majesty's for xijm£. st. and ixcZ. st., for the payment of one month's
wages aforehand to certain soldiers High and Base Almaines, a horseback
and afoot, levied by Mons. de Bueren, Landenbergh and Lightmaker,"
viz.: —
Received in angels of 8s. st. 6,181/., " which I shall not pay " for above
8 guilderens of 20 " st." (stivers?) which is 7*. Gd., "so that the King's
Majesty shall lose 6(/. st. inevery angel." By exchange with Ant. Bonvice,
Bart. Campanio and Thos. Cavicanti and Vivaldi 4,000£. st. at 26*. Fl.,
whereby is lost 8d. Fl. in 11. st. Mr. Vaughan made by exchange with the
Mayor and Mr. Locke SOOZ.st. at 26*. 4r/. FL, whereby is lost 4</.Fl. in 11. st.
Received by Mr. Freman in ducats and crowns de xol 2,419J., "whereby I
think will be no loss.' Total 12,900^. st.
In (.'hainberlein'x hand, p. 1. Endd.: A note of 12,900Z. received by
Thomas Chamberlayn.
2. List of the following names : — " [Sir Henry Knyvet, Mr. Hobbye,]°
Sir .Thomas Palmer, Rafe Phane, [Fraunces Haull,]° Richard Wynybank,
Stephen Vaughan, Thomas Chamberlayn, Edward Vaughan " ; with the
names Palmer, Vane and Chamberlayn repeated and bracketed with the
words " Monsr. de Buren and Lythmaker " : and likewise those of the
Vaughans and Wynybank with "Landeburg."
In Facet's hand, p. 1. Endd. : Names of the commissioners which take
musters of the Almaynes.
584. BISHOPRIC OF ROCHESTER.
See Grants in May, No. 93.
Longleat MS.
Hamilton
Papers,
n., p. 734.
26 May. 585. WHARTON to HERTFORD.
This night has received, from Robert Maxwell, Hertford's letters
dated Berwyk 20th inst., together with one from Robert Maxwell (enclosed,
with copy of his reply). It is strange that now he makes all the West
Wardenry of Scotland to be his father's cure and at his command when not
long ago the earl of Arran's great friend, laird Johnston, was the Maxwells'
deadly enemy, and Wharton has himself heard Robert Maxwell threaten to
have him slain. Is informed that the message from Lord Maxwell by
John Maxwell of Cowhill has "made this agreement." Carlisle, 26 May.
Add. (rt.s despatched at 11 p.m.) Endd.: Rec. 27 May.
26 May. 586. WHARTON to ROBERT MAXWELL.
Longleat MS.
Hamilton
Papers,
n., p. 785.
26 May.
B. o.
Received by bearer, this 26 May, two letters, from the Lord Lieutenant
and from him, and will grant assurance from molestation by the west
wardenry of England to all his father's servants' lands or tenants. Is
content that two or three of his father's servants may pass to him with
necessaries. Carlisle, 22 (.s/r) May.
Copy.
587. SIR THOS. PALMER and Others to PETRE.
Arrived here on the 26th with the treasure to pay the soldiers of
Mons. de Bueren, Lightmaker and Landenbergh, having from Bruges sent
Cancelled.
•; HI:M;Y vm.
I.-.H.
27 May.
Add. MS.
' ' ' i; M
Hamilton
l'.i|M!rs,
u.. No. -247.
Thomas Chamberleine in post to Bruxellcs, to hear of Bueren ami " to find
then- nistni\ion frome Mr. \Yutton of kh'EmMZOOr'l interteymment and
sould to soulclioura on hoist I me k«,' without which they will proceed with
I'.iieren conditionally, who has always shown him-elf rather to serve the
King for affection than for interest. At I>ru\.-lles ('hamU-rlem found
r.tieren's servant with a letter declaring his l>eing at (irave near Boisleduc
on the 22nd inst., to "give the musters," ha\ing the footmen ready hut the
horsemen not all arrived. ChamlM-rleine wrote thereupon that they were
coming as shortly as the distance and carriage of the treasure permitted.
hut received, at his arrival here, another letter from liueren, dated Hoisleduc
2"»tli inst., requiring them to make diligence. Enclose Bu6ren's letters. As
the ways hctween this and lioi-le.luc are said "to he dangerous of snap-
hances," they have given knowledge to liueren to send men for their safe-
guard and will use due caution. Enclose also a letter from Bueren to the
Kind's Council about the 500 horsemen more. Andwarpe, 2G May 1544.
>/.///../. Thomas Palhner : Edward Vaughan : R. Fane : T. Chamberlain :
Rechard Wyndebank.
/// < fuunberltrin't haml, /»/». 4. A<l<l. l''ml<L
588. HENRY VIII. to HERTFORD.
Thanks him for his accomplishment of the charge committed to
n"u 'n ^cot'un(^» alul re<iuires him to give Henry's thanks to those whose
courage and manliness he has (like a good captain) in his letters coiu-
mended, viz. : — the earl of Shreweshury, Viscount Lisle and all others
who were with him in this journey. Westm., 27 May 8G Hen. VIII.
at tki hratl.
P. 1. A.l.l.
Add. MS.
:>•_'.•;.-, i, f. ±ii)
I'.. M.
Haiiiiltiiii
Pi] •
u., N... I'r..
•27 >[uy. 589. THE PRIVY COUNCIL to HERTFORD."
The King has presently despatched John Henry, Scottishman, and
Wylson, who were lately sent to him from the master of Hothes and
others in Scotland, and has appointed Mr. Hollcroft and John Rogers to
pass with them into Scotland, with the instructions sent herewith. As it
would IK; hard for them to pass surely by land, Hertford shall secretly
furnish a vessel to transport them to the mouth of the river Tay, and shall
send for liolcroft if ahsent. The King, understanding that Captain
I'.ordwylx did good service in this voyage, desires him sent hither. The
King would know what preparations are made in Scotland, and how this
voyage of Ins army then- is taken, and desires Hertford to send to the lords
wardens to get intelligence.
I > raft I'n l',tr., /•/-. 2. KmU.: Mynute to th'erle of Hertford,
\\vijj Maii 1544.
27 May. 590. CHAPUYS to the QUEEN OF IIrxtJAi;y.
!•'• reived, the day hefore yesterday, her letters of the 21st inst., the
contents of which were today communicaU>d to this Council, who took
marvellously well her rejoicing at and publishing the King's success in
Scotland, as ah« //••;• uiitin<i t/mt .>./<. //•»•»/</ n«t nnstrcr tlif l,tt.r* «t' tin
Aihniral <>f l-'nun • u it/unit fir*t (t<lr,-rtiniini tin- Kitnj, irlumi tin-;/ inmlil i/j«»rv
t<> u*, r<>rrfxi>niiilinii mint, si/ iii <ttui HI;, «/v». As to Octavian, the Milanese,
they would Uxlay carefully examine him, l*y torture if necessary ; and, as to
-ending him thither to be confronted with La Chapelle, they would
to the King. Touching the delay of the ships for their passage they are
very displeased, and greatly blame their commissioners ; nevertheless it
K. 0.
[Spanish
Calendar,
vn. 110.]
360 86 HENRY VIII.
1544.
590- CHAPUYS to the QUEEN OF HUNGARY — cont.
seems that they do not acquit the Queen's ministers of blame or negligence
who (the affair being as important to the Emperor as the King) ought to
have remedied the negligence of their people. And they pray her to cause
the most extreme haste to be made in the sending of the ships and all the
rest concerning the wagons, complaining marvellously of the delay, because
for some days past the King's men of war are being paid as if they were in
the field. The Council beg her to hasten the ships of war, for the assurance
of the passage, and also because of news that the king of France has 40
ships in Normandy rigged and ready to sail. Nothing has been said, except
in general, touching the respect due between the armies by sea of the
Emperor and this King ; but, having received the letter mentioned in hers
and some private advertisement from Mons. de Beurez, he will see to getting
some good order taken.
Some time ago Chapuys delivered to the judge of the Admiralty the
patents upon the observation of the safe-conducts, to be translated into
English and put in authentic form, because the English mariners under-
stand (or at least so pretend) no language but their own and esteem no
transurnpt not made by the said Court of Admiralty ; and, owing to the
absence of the judge, who has been out of town for three weeks, he could
not obtain the patents sooner. Sends them, with one of the transumpts in
English of which he has caused several to be made, which will be finished
in two days. Begs excuse for not sending the said patents sooner. Sends
copy of a letter which he has handled and which is to the bailiff of
Guysnes from Sainct Martin, although the original has no subscription.-'
It shows that the French do not sleep in the matter of practises, and have
not forgotten their old tricks. London, 27 May 1544.
At closing this the Council have sent, praying him to solicit her to hasten
their said ships and have their horses and wagons at Calais on the 15th of
next month.
Fr. Modem transcript of tlw original at Vienna, pp. 8.
27 May. 591. CHAPUYS to GRANVELLE.
It o. By the copjr herewith Granvelle will see the few occurrents here.
[Spanish Can only add that it appears that these men, for want of the ships from
Calendar, Flanders, will not cross so soon as they promised or as they are needed.
vn. 111.] rpjje favour wm'ch this King has from the beginning shown the Duke of
Alburquerque goes on increasing. The other day, when he returned from
the country, the King lodged him beside the Court and had him met by
the Earl of Sorey and Mr. Kenevet with a large company. He has since
been divers times at Court, where the King made him the very best cheer
(and the Queen still greater), and, four days ago, sent to pray him (the
Duke) when at leisure, to attend the Council with his other ministers, who
would communicate all things to him. Although the Duke thought that
this would be honorable for himself and might be serviceable to the
Emperor he would not go until he had communicated with Chapuys.
Yesterday, by Chapuys' advice, he went ; and the Council made to him the
complaints, contained in the copy, touching the delay of the ships and
prayed him to get Chapuys to solicit the hastening of them. He has also
been sometimes invited to banquet with the Council, to show himself of
the household (domestique) ; which he has decided to do at Chapuys' advice.
Thinks Granvelle will be pleased, both for the amity he bears to the Duke
and for the Emperor's service. London, 27 May 1544.
i'r. Modern transcript of the original at Vienna, pp. 2.
• No. 563.
36 HENRY VIII.
861
1544.
27 May.
B. o.
592. For the EXPEDITION against SCOTLAND.
The earl of Hertford's warrant to Sir Ralph Sadler, treasurer of
the wars against Scotland, to pay Laur. Fowbery 4881. 9«. lj</. for
" tonnage, board wages, wages and dead shares " of all the ships named in a
schedule annexed. Newcastle, 27 May 86 Henry VIII. ^•/;i<-./.
Subscribed by Lawrans Fowlbery as received the same day.
/.'• L
ii. The schedule above referred to, showing the items due " to Lower-
Fowbery, commyssyner, for the conductyng and waftyng of all sucbe
fluppis as was restranyd, prepayrid and esquippid in the port of Hull for
the transportyng of the Kynges Mayestes victualles to Newcastell." The
ships named are the Trrmtr »jf Heverlnj, Sycholtu of 1st, Morryrn of
l.nb,-,-k, John of llfi-i-rlfif, John of Thorntons of Hull, Hubert of \fircaxtfll,
and .Wary Katberymj of Hull, but others not named are included in the
account. 6'<V/«»v/ ; E. Hertford.
rr. 8.
27 May.
Add. MS.
:i-' r..-,t. f. 218.
B. M.
Hamilton
Papers,
ii.. No 248.
Haynes'
8t Papers, 37.
Hatfield MS.
231, No. 4.
[Cal. of
Cecil MSS.,
Pt. i. 166.]
28 May.
Hatfield MS.
•_>:U. No. 95.
[Cal. of Cecil
MS>.
Pt. i. 167.]
Haynes'
St. Papers, 38.
593. HERTFORD and Others to HENRY VIII.
Enclose letters received this morning from Wharton to Hertford and
from Drunlaneryk and one Lyndesey to Wharton, showing what conflict
has been between Arren and Lenoux and other occurrents in Scotland.
That the cost of the garrisons shall not be unfruitfully employed, Hertford
has, with the wardens of the East and Middle Marches, devised a warden
raid to Jedworthe as poon as the horses (wearied with the late journey in
Scotland) are rested, which shall be in 1'2 days. Trust to win the town
and abbey, and so abate the courage of tbe Marshe and Tyvydale, whose
principal relief was there. Desire to know whether to garrison it, if found
tenable without a main army, or to proceed to its utter burning and devas-
tation. Whereas George Douglas desires assurance for his friends, because
the horses of the garrisons are wearied, and Maxwell has written to Angus
to come into England, the said assurance might be given until it is seen
whether Angus will come and the raid to Jedworthe is accomplished ; and
afterwards not continued unless George Douglas and his friends give host-
ages to become Henry's subjects. Sundry of the best surnames of the
Marsshe and Tyvydale, when Hertford was at Berwick, sought to become
Henry's subjects but have been dissuaded by George Douglas. Such as
have been assured as his friends have taken their advantage when they saw
time. Yesternight Hertford broke with Maxwell for his repair to Henry,
telling him that his advice would be had touching Scottish matters. He
seemed marvellously perplexed (as one having an evil conscience) and has
since been in hand with Hertford six or seven times about his repair to
Henry, and to have letters in his favour, saying that he fears that he has
been misre ported. On Monday next he takes his journey, being unable to
go sooner for want of horse, sen-ant, money and apparel. Newcastle,
27 May. ,sv./»i,./ by Hertford, Tunstall, Holgate and Sadler.
Pp. 8. A<U. /-.»</</. ; 1544.
2. Draft of the above.
In Sadlrr's band, pp. 6. Endd. : depeched xxvij0 Mail.
594. THE PRIVY COUNCIL to HERTFORD.
The King has received his of 25 May and commands them to signify
that as to Geo. Douglas his Majesty's pleasure is that as, " beside his former
more than suspicious proceedings, it doth appear by continuance of the same
that his sayings doth far differ and disagree from his doings," and he is to
have no such assurance as he requires, but to be ordered, he and his friends,
as the King's enemies. Their late letters for stay of the 100 horsemen on
362
36 HENRY VIII.-
1544.
Hatfield MS.
231, No. 112.
594. THE PRIVY COUNCIL to HERTFORD — cont.
the West Marches were not meant to stay them long but only to 'prevent
their coming to Dover too soon. As the King takes in good part the
coming forward of the rest, so he will have the said 100 sent forth incon-
tinently. Finally, where Wharton, in his letters desires to know how to
order the bp. of Catnes, now hostage for Lynoux, they pray him to signify
to Wharton tbat the Bishop is to repair hither to Court. Westminster, 28
May 1544. .S7//H<W by Chancellor Wriothesley, Norfolk, Suffolk, Russell,
Essex, Lisle, Winchester, Gage, Browne and Petre.
/'.N. — Enclose a letter of thanks to lord Gray of Scotland, to be sent by
Mr. Holcrift, and a passport for John Henry, Scottishman, to convey a
gelding bought here in England.
Pp. 2. Flyleaf n- it /i aililirx* loxt. llatded in (t latt-r hand : To therle of
Hertforde.
2. Order to all mayors, sheriffs, etc., "between this and Newcastle "to
provide horses for John Rogers, John Harry and Ric. Wilson, despatched
to the earl of Hertford, the King's lieutenant general in the North. West-
minster, 28 May 36 Henry VIII. Sii/ned by Wriothesley, Norfolk, Suffolk,
Russell, Essex, Lisle, Winchester, St. John, Gage, Browne and Petre.
P. 1.
28 May. 595. HERTFORD and Others to HENRY VIII.
Add MS.
32,<>54. f. 222.
B. M.
Hamilton
Papers,
ii., No. 250.
This morning Hertford has advertisement from Sir George Douglas
that the Cardinal intends this week to steal into France in a little boat of
20 tons. He may cause it to be trimmed like an Englishman. Here are
two ships appointed to waft the ships with the victuals and coals for
Calais, which shall be ordered to have a vigilant eye for the Cardinal.
George Douglas desires to know what service he can do. Newcastle,
28 May.
P. 8. — Enclose letters just received from Gilbert Swyno and lord
Wharton, with others to Wharton from Glencarne and Lenoux. Styiied by
Hertford, Tunstall, Holgate and Sadler.
P. 1. Add. Fudd.: 1544.
29 May. 596. WILLIAM LORD EURE to HERTFORD.
Longleat MS.
Hamilton
Papers,
n., p. 735.
Perceives by his son, warden of the Middle Marches, that the King
and Hertford would have Gedwourthe burnt by the East and Middle
Marches. Thinks 5,000 or 6,000 men necessary to burn it ; for last time
it was burnt there were 7,000 or 8,000. Through the journey of Edenburghe
many horses in the East Marches are decayed, 40 horses of John Carr's
garrison were lost when he was hurt, and some of Robert Horseley's
company are taken by the Scots. Sent also 100 of the best horsemen to
Hertford at Newcastle, and Sir Robt. Constable is discharged and gone with
his 100. Will, nevertheless, send all the horsemen under his rule to his son
Sir Ralph, 1,200 at the most. Berwyke, 29 May.
Add. End d. (as delivered at Warkwourthe " this Friday. " at 1 a.m. and
received ultimo Maii).
29 May. 597. CUSTOMS at CALAIS.
R. O. Certificate by the collector and comptroller of customs and sub-
sidies in the port of Calais that Thomas Guyllam has brought in his own
ship and landed 8 dickers of leather, belonging to John Hodskynes,
8H III.MIY VIII. :'-•;:',
1511.
contained in a cocket dated London, 27 May. Scaled 2l» May 86 Hen. \ 111.
>/'/««</. Kduarde Wotton : Thomas i Will'm Sympson.
Small l*ti>ci\ /». 1. Tirn s,nl*.
'.' Mii\. 598. LA\THX to tin- C'
K • "• Coooerning Broke*s prooeedingi " fan -ettmg forwards (»f the
ami plaxte-." wrote to Secretary 1'etei. enclosing ]>roke's letter. BlOM
has •• pi-.-t " the full niimher of :>(K) mill thinks uiOHt of them are air-
at Dover, Siindwiche, Temmes mouth and elsewhere. The residue were
»tn\< d for fear of l-'iviiclimen reported to lie in wait for them ; whereupon
La\ ton obtained the Queen'- letters to her Admiral and coast officers in
Hollande ami Xelande for their safe-conduct, and supposes them now on
their way. The Queen condescended to 2,000 wagons and 2,400 lymoners;
which are ready, and only stay because no one is here to pay their conduct
money and assign day and place for their march. Is daily cried upon by
the Queen's commissioners and the wagouners ; for it is chargeable to them
to remain at their own cost. Begs that a treasurer may be sent with all
diligence to pay conduct money, &c. Laid out all his money in defraying
the commissioners that went to prest them. The Queen has appointee!
captains of 25, 50 and 100 of them, who look for pay before they set forth.
Gowre and his fellows, who went only to prest the wagons and lymoners,
have done their duty. Proclamation is made here that no victuals be
carried out of these parts without special licence ; which is done, as the
Queen sends him word, in order that the King may IK- better served, for
under colour of victualling his army much would l>e conveyed out that
should neither come to his use nor the Emperor's. Bruxells, 21) May
1544. Sit/neil.
/>. 2. ' Add. Kndd.
29 May. 599. JOHN BROKE to the COUNCIL.
B. O. As they commanded, has prested, before the 16th inst., fully 200
" hoyes and playtes," and by the 20th 100 more ; he and the governors of
the towns commanding them, as prested, to depart to places assigned them;
as appears by his letters which he sent to my lord Ambassador, because he
himself " from Amsterdam must resort into /eland." Ijearns here that,
of those ships which he appointed to Ipsowhich and other places, the officers
of the King's •• transportations " at Dover take some, whereby Ipsewhich
and the other places may luck their numbers; and because he cannot yet
come himself, he thinks it his duty to advertise their Lordships of this.
us, 2!) May. Si;/,i,;l : " yor humble, to cominande, John Broke, by
yor lordeships appoynted for the provision of hoyes in th* Emperor's
MiilW'domynions to serve the Hinges Mau* for his Highnes transporUcions."
//-/., /.."l. .1.1,1. s.nl.,1. Endd.: loll.
29 May. 600. Tin- QI-KKN <»K HIMJAKY'S instructions to SOI-ASTHE and
l'.\!.\NT.
Add. MS. You shall proceed to Maestricht and there, in virtue of our letters
>5^'« 323* of credence, require the <^;,,it,ti,' to accompany you. As soon as you have
[Spanish arrived at Aix, or elsewhere, and have found the Commi-sary of the King
Calendar. <>f England sent there to take the musters, and also Messire Christoffle de
\n. 1T2.J Landenl>erg or his lieutenant, you shall, in \irtue of our letters of credence
for each of them, say that we have sent you to guide them by the most
direct way and get them victuals and lodging at reasonable price, just as if
864
36 HENEY VIII.
1544.
Add. MS.
28.173, f. 321.
B. M.
600. The QUEEN OF
PALANT — cont.
HUNGARY'S instructions to SOUASTRE and
they were in the Emperor's service ; and you shall enquire when they will
march and notify us forthwith. Meanwhile, you shall cause your placard
for the obtaining of victuals to be executed, so as to have them ready by
the way, which shall be straight towards the Meuze to find " la Chaulcee "
and pass through Haynault to the town of Ayre, about which the King of
England is resolved to assemble his army. We have written to the chapter
of Liege to give lodging and victuals to the said men of war at your suit.
You two, or one of you, shall remain with the said commissary and captains
and see how they behave, especially towards the Emperor's subjects about
Aix ; and if you find the said subjects too much oppressed and eaten up
by -them you shall gently remonstrate with the said commissary and chief,
telling them that, being well paid, they ought not to do such outrages, and
requiring them to provide therein so that she may have occasion to praise
them to the Emperor and the King of England. You shall get them to
march all together and by the same way, and not to illtreat the victuallers.
One of you shall always be with the said commissary and chief, having,
however, some archers among the men of war to advertise you of their
conduct. Before leaving Aix you shall advertise us by another messenger
of what has passed ; and send us the gestes (yistes) that you will take, day
by day, as far as the said " Chaulcee," so that we may then advertise you
more fully what way to take. Brussels,. 29 May 1544.
French, pp. 3. Modern copy from Brussels. Original headed: "Instruc-
tion a vous, Messires Hugues de Souastre, chevalier, gentilhomme de nostre
maison et lieutenant de noz archiers, et Andries de Palant, escoutette de
Maestricht, et a chascung " &c.
2. Another modern copy of the same.
French, pp. 6.
30 May. 601. SIR RALPH EUBE to HERTFORD.
Longleat MS.
Hamilton
Papers,
n., p 736.
Has communed with his father of the enterprise for the burning of
Jedworthe. Many doubts have been cast that without a greater number
it cannot be done ; but, if he may have 500 horsemen out of the Bishopric,
to be on Sunday come se'nnight at Alnwike, he will undertake to burn it
upon the Tuesday morning following. Begs him to command Wharton to
send 500 of his best horsemen to Chipchace on Sunday come se'nnight,
"not letting him know to what place we go to." Hertford has won as
much honor in annoying the King's enemies as ever did lieutenant in the
North parts, and this enterprise shall increase it. Warkworthe, 30 May.
As commanded, has discharged 100 of the garrisons, including 50 of Mr.
Yenglebis. Begs that at next pay day "we may have month wages," for
the poor men who lost horses in Scotland have been at great charge in
buying others.
Add. Endd. ; rec. ult. Maii.
31 May. 602. THE PRIVY COUNCIL to HERTFORD.
Hatfield MSS.
231. No. 102.
[Gal. of Cecil
MSS., Pt. i.,
168.]
Haynes'
St. Papers, 39.
The King, having received his letters of the 27th and 28th inst.,
likes his device, in that of the 27th, for a warden raid to Jedworth, and
agrees that, if the town and abbey (when won), seem tenable, men may be
left to keep them for his Highness. The order to be taken therein and the
consideration what may be done to Hume Castle, which the King thinks
important, is left to Hertford and the wardens. Where Sir George Duglas
86 HENRY VIII. 866
15 H.
has written for assurance of his friends, with offer to serve as the King
shall appoint, apparently intending to strengthen himself rather than
advance the Kind's affairs, reiuemljcring such other advertisements as have
come touching him, unless he give good hostages for his friends they are to
have no assurance; but, as the horses upon the Honl.-r.s are not yet
recovered, Hertford shall devise to entertain him until an exploit can be
made. If he give sufficient hostages that his friends shall neither invade
nor assist others to invade, nor resist the King's subjects invading the
Scots, Hertford may grant an assurance ; and if not, proceed to their
devastation.
Where Wharton would know how to use Lynoux, if he land in the West
Marches ; he is to be gently entertained and conducted hither to Court.
And where Glencarn makes suit for a gelding, Wharton may send him one.
It were well, considering Sir George Duglas's large offers of service, that
he were required to join earnestly with Lynoux and Glenkern against the
Governor, and also to assist attempts for the annoyance of the enemy.
Westra., 81 May. Signed by Wriothesley, Norfolk, Suffolk, Lisle, West-
minster, Gage, Wyngfeld and Petre.
Pp. 2. l-'hjleaf irith address lost. Headed in a later hand : To th'erle of
Hertforde.
81 May. 603. CHAPUYS to the QUEEN OF HUNGARY.
rs Mi ^n*8 ^ounc^ sent u'm wor<l» tne day before yesterday, that the King
'
Mins
Civ\'endar. na^ ordered Octavian Bos to be carefully examined, and also racked, to
MI. US.] know if he had accomplices here ; and, that done, he should be returned to
Chapuys to be sent to the Queen of Hungary. Begs instructions. The
Council likewise sent word that they were advertised by Secretary Pagot of
the pains she had taken to furnish their ships, hones and wagons, with
which the King was marvellously gratified, and also pleased with her
approval of his answer to the French king's letters. Of these letters
Chapuys wrote at length on the 18th, because Paget said he had no charge
to show them to her. Knows not whether he afterwards procured charge,
having seen the minute of what Chapuys wrote, which he begged to see,
principally, for irfiat concerned the excuse of the King's yriny in jterium in
the enterprise against France (in winch article Chapuys ventured tit ir rite a little
boldly, at the xaid Secretary's intercession and to gratify the rom/MDii/).
Has today received hers, of the 21st inst., concerning the patents for
Mons. de Beures, which the Council have agreed to if they may have the
like. On obtaining them will send some to her and some to De Beures.
Was about to close this when he received hers of the 25th with the summary
of her colloquy with Paget. Thinks her answers and doings perfect, both
public and private, and will conform to these answers if those here resume
the subject. As to the nuance* which she hears that they wish to make there,
will do his best to turn them from it. Certainly it would bo very incon-
venient to the Emperor, "et mesmes quilz ont justement et a poiuct quatre
patars dc Flandres, haulceant pareillement a 1'advenant la valuation du royal
et demy augellot, par lequel moyen se tirera de Flandres une infinic quant" i to
des angellotz et aussi desd. pieces, et desja en est venu grant nombre."
The King's army returning from Scotland did not stop before any strong
castle, not even before that of Miels, which they had thought of taking and
keeping; and that because their drink began to fail. Believes that the
Secretary will have told her how Lith and the neighbouring castle,9 which
was in the water, were not kept, because to fortify them would require time
and the presence meanwhile of a very great army, and could not be done
* Inchgarrie.
366
86 HENRY VIII.
1544.
31
May.
B.C.
[Spanish
Calendar,
vn. 114 ]
31 May.
Hatfield MS.
231. No. 18.
[Cecil MS.S..
PL i. IW.]
603. CHAPUYS to the QUEEN OF HUNGARY — cont.
because of the approaching enterprise against France. The retaining of the
said two places would have been d pmpns for the assurance of the fishing,
which, however, he believes, the Scots will not disturb for this year, as most
of their ships have been taken or burnt by the English. Moreover there is
appearance that affairs of Scotland will go more and more in the King's
favour, who is informed (as the Council have just signified) that the earls
of Lynus and Glancarne who hold for him have had a fierce encounter
with the Governor and his men, of whom several are slain, including a
brother of the Governor, an esquire and a secretary, and other 'of his
favourites.0 The Cardinal is astounded by this, and because the five ships
of which Chapuys before wrote have arrived at the place I where he kept his
plate and best furniture, and all has been sacked by the English. Finding
himself in such perplexity, the Cardinal was reckoning to pass into France,
secretly, upon a little vessel armed and rigged in English fashion ; and the
King desires her to order the men of war at sea to keep good watch to
hinder the passage of the said ship. These news seem scarcely less
important than those of the army's exploit.
The Council pray her most earnestly to send a person of authority to the
havens where the hoys are that are needed for the passage, to make them
put to sea even though the wind does not quite serve, else they may wait
too long. Once at sea, as the weather is not stormy, they will always be
able to get forward with the tide and by tacking when they have room.
London, 31 May 1544.
Fr. Modern transcript of the original at Vienna, pp. 4.
604. CHAPUYS to the QUEEN OF HUNGARY.
After his other letters were closed, the Council sent him word that
they had communicated with the King about ihe finance* which he wishes
to make there, who finds it a little strange that difficulty is made about
them. He does not intend to make them until after the Emperor is pro-
vided ; and he was constrained to it, especially, by his being bound to pay
the men of Flanders (<le pardela) in Flemish money, and what he wished
to take was a small sum compared with what he would leave in the hands
"of the peasants and men of Flanders ; and the King of Portugal was not
forbidden to make daily in Antwerp a far greater sum (the Council not
considering that the money of thejinaitcex which the factor of Portugal
made scarcely went out of Antwerp). The Council also cannot find it good
that their merchants are made to swear at Antwerp, and will not be satis-
fied with the representations made to them. And n-hen all is said, Madame,
it can only he *ai<l that they trant everything e.ractly their oirn iroi/.
Fr. Modern transcript of the <>ri</inal at Vienna, p. 1. Appended to the
precedin;/ and headed : de la meme date.
605. WHARTON to HERTFORD.
This Whitsun Eve received a letter from Robert Maxwell, with
another unsealed to his (Maxwell's) father, by Jok Dowglas, lord Maxwell's
servant. As commanded by Hertford's letters of the 26th inst. sends him
Dowglas, and a Scottishman on foot with him, in charge of Robt.
Hodshon, one of the writer's warden-serjeants. Has also received a letter
(enclosed) from Sir George Douglas, and asks what to answer both to
Robert Maxwell and him. One Robert Grame called Gares has been in
Scotland by your command, as he says, and now asks " if I would anything
* See No. 593. Apparently this report of the result of the battle was quite erroneous.
See Diurnal of Oocurrents. p. 32. f St. Andrews. See No. 610.
\\\:\\:\ Mil. 867
l :, u .
to your Lordship." Ho is servant to lonl nacres and served his fathrr.
neane Gain •-, In- brotli. nit and warden serjeant to lonl Maxwell ;
mid one of the «• it <iaires's sons was lat- it to Robert
Maxwell, and is now in my wurd for intelligence giving and practices m
• tlnnd. I 'pon letters from the President a in I Council in thu North, ban
lately travailed to apprehend divers Turpins and others, murderers of
Kotherfurthe. One of tln<e, Martin Turpin, a principal murdeivr. who
married lord Dacres's base sister, has been conveyed into Scotland by the
said Koln-rt (inime, who, with others, for Dacres's pleasure, has rather
hindered than advanced my service. Carlisle. \\ hitsun Eve. Siynfil.
/'/'• '2. l-'lifti-tif irith nililr,^ /,•>/. ll,,i,l,;l in a later haml : To therle of
llertforde.
:H May. QQQ '|-|M. (j{ ,,,.;N ,„. HUNOABY to GHAPUTH.
° . Sim i tin it ( -cipt of his letters of the 22nd inst., it is published here
J(l' that the King of England's men have captured all the chief persons of
vii. iir>.] Scotland, esjx'cially (it is written from Antwerp) the Queen widow, her
daughter and the Cardinal of Scotland. Chapuys's letters of the \J7th do
not mention this, and she much desires to know if it is true. Had news
yesterday from the camp before Lotiemboorg that those within the town
had accorded with the Viceroy of Sicily to surrender on 0 June if not
meanwhile succoured by the French king — they to depart with arms and
baggage, leaving two of their four ensigns behind. The Viceroy is to send
copy of the said capitulation, which she will forward to Chapuys. Has
also news from Spers that the treaty is made between the Emperor and the
Duke of Holstein. As soon as she receives the copy of the capitulation
she will advertise Chapuys, that he may inform the King. Hopes that the
assembly in the East country (tin c<>*tf ilnnut) will now cease; but Chapuys
shall thank the,King for his advertisement of it. As to Octavian JJos,
Milanese, he has confessed treason, having promised information to the
enemy; and La Chapelle says that Bos went to England in order to write
occurrents there to him, to be sent into France. Chapuys shall get
him well examined of his accomplices^ and especially upon If l>lanc KI//W
which he should have deli\( red to the Sieur de Vendosme. If the English
wish to send him hither, they may be sure that he will be examined no less
curiously of things touching the King and his realm than concerning these
count i -i.
A- to the passenger ships, with the delay of which the Council there
wish partly to blame the ministers here; she wrote on the 21st what she
had done therein ; and, Ix-cause it appears, by Chapuys' letters of the 27th,
that those there would soon throw the blame upon those here, she wishes
more amply to advertise him of the diligence made both in regard to
passenger ships and wagons, for, as he knows, she heretofore wrote to him
to have early notice when the King's army should pass, so that she might
provide ships, wagons and victuals, but she could never get absolute
answer until now, when he write- that the wagons are to be ready on
15 June. As soon as the Kin-/- commissioner- arrived exerything was
•lone for arresting ships and constraining them to serve at reasonable pi
and the comm. were despatched the same day and an assistant
delivered to them, whom they sent back on the morrow. Wa- not adver-
tised of what they had done until the 21th inst., when they sent word that
the ships retained by them in Holland dared not leave their havens Ix-cause
of certain French ships of war ; and she immediately despatched to the
Admiral and the governor of Zeelandc to send certain ships of war which
were ready to drive off the said French ships. Has had no other notice from
the commissioners, and knows not what ships they have retained, except that
368 36 HENRY VIII.
1544.
606. The QUEEN OF HUNGARY to CHAPUYS — cont.
those of Antwerp have complained that they(the commissioners) had arrested
many ships without saying whether they would serve or not, and those of
Romerswale have complained that they have arrested all their ships ; but
she refused to grant anything in prejudice of the arrest. And since they
ask no other assistance, and have sent back those whom she ordered to
assist them, they must either be insufficiently instructed or do not duly
observe their instruction. Likewise with regard to the wagons, as soon as
the commissioners arrived from Antwerp to enquire what wagons they could
obtain for the King's service, the list (description) was delivered to them,
that they might go and see if it was correct and whether the horses and
wagons were ready. They did their duty, and she has daily complaints
that these are kept so long ready without payment or prest that, without
other provision, several will have to be sold to pay for their food. Her
commissioners communicated to the Ambassador here resident the order
which should be kept for levying wagons, and that it was needful to have
someone charged to pay them if they were to march, for it would be impos-
sible for the poor men to feed their horses by the way without money.
The Ambassador wrote of this to the Council there, but if he had any
answer her commissioners have heard nothing of it. Also the commissioners of
victuals communicated to him the order for getting victuals here, and he said
that he had written into England about it ; but as yet he has said nothing to the
commissioners of victuals. Chapuys should therefore let the King's Council
know that she has been no less diligent to assist the King's army, both ships
and wagons, than the Emperor's, but she finds it strange that, if their
commissioners were negligent (who perhaps were unfit for their charge), it
should be imputed to her or her ministers, seeing that she has no authority
over their commissioners. It ought to suffice that she assists them in all
they desire, as hitherto she has done more than she would do for the
Emperor's men, whom she would have corrected (remis a la raisori). The
Ambassador's brother0 (who during his illness solicits affairs), being sent for,
has just declared to her that he thinks that the ships of this country are
arrived in England, and that he has yet no answer from England about the
wagons and victuals, but expects it hourly. If those there wish to blame
others, they ought to consider that they leave here a man sick to death, who
cannot negociate, and, even if he were in health, is not qualified to treat
affairs of war ; also that those whom they send are so slenderly instructed
that if another kind of diligence were not made here they would be ill served.
Has presently received letters from the Emperor, who will make no
resolution upon the letter which the Admiral of France sent her until he
knows the King of England's advice. Sends him an extract of Chapuys's
letters of the 17th inst. ; and until she hears from his Majesty again, and
has advertised Chapuys, she will not answer the Admiral ; as Chapuys
may advertise the King. Sends the Emperor the copy of the letters of
the Sieur de St. Martin' which fell into Chapuys's hands ; and has received
the King's letters patent for the safe-conducts.
Fr. Modern transcript of the original draft at Vienna, pp. 5. Original
headed : A 1'ambassadeur Chapuis en Engleterre, du dernier jour de May
1544.
May. 607. THE PRIVY COUNCIL to FRANCIS HALL.
B. o. The King having sent into Flanders for provision of wagonners and
lymonars for the wars lately had answer that many were ready, waiting only
to know the time and place for their employment. Considering his
* William Layton.
36 HENRY VIII. :,.,;.
1641.
experience in these and other things touching tho wars, he is assigned to
ride, to Bruxelles or elsewhere, to the Ambassador, from whom and from
" Gower, a merchant at Antwarpe, and such other as wt-ro lately appointed
for that purpose." he shall learn what arc already pr<>\ uli-.l ami what wages
shall be paid. lie shall thru mu-tor them, fun •-< •• mi: that the wagons are
large enough and furnished with ^ood wheels un-1 >tn.n^ horses or mares,
give prest to 500 wagons and 1,100 lymonars for the fort- ward and rearward
of the army, and appoint them to march forward and In- at , the
12th of next month. To spare the grass and hny in the 1'alo until the
army is transported, they shall stay about Graveling, ready to come to
Calais by the said day. Having seen this nuinl>er furnished, he
shall speak to those charged with providing them for 600 wagons
more and 800 lymonars to serve against such time as the battle
shall be transported, the time whereof shall be signified upon receipt
of his report of their readiness. At the coming over of Sir John Wallopphe
shall receive 2,000 mks. for payment of the said prest ; and, whereas the
Regent of Flanders heretofore intimated that "in case the wagoners should
receive their prest for any great number of days beforehand they would
consume the same in excessive drinking, and so be less able to do service,"
he should deliver no more than twelve days' prest aforeband. For his own
diets he shall take 18s. 4</. a day during his absence from Calais.
Draft in /Yf/v's hand, pp. 8. Headed with a note of tin- numbers required
(viz., limoners for van and rearguard, for ordnance, 1,100, for wagons 500 ;
for the battle, carriages 600, lymoners 800). Kmltk: Mail a° 1644. A
mynute of a letter to Fraunces Hall.
608. GEORGE CORNEWALL to his servant RICHARD CAPULL.
R- °- Commands him, on pain of death, to prepare his men to be at
London so as to be at Dover the last day of May. He shall make the
tenants find'horses to bring them to London, where at Lady Brugys he
will find his brother Jeamys Capull tarrying about the writer's tent and
other things.
H«l., i>. 1. /M,/. (in haste).
609. FRANCE AND THE VENETIANS.
Oranyelle, Speech of the French ambassador to the Signory of Venice, in which,
*n reP^ to ^e 8^amc^ess allegations of the Imperialists, ho cites the
. i.
Of the Emperor and king of Romans with the Turk ten years ago,
and states that the king of Romans secretly sought to hinder the Signory's
last peace with the Turk, and that the being of the Turkish armada in
French ports for some months does not make the French enemies of the
Faith (giving many instances in sacred and profane history in which the
aid of idolaters and infidels has been accepted). What harm does tho being
of the Turkish armada in French ports do to Christendom ? Whenever
the Doge (la sen-nit a rostra) grants passage to Imperial soldiers through
the Dominion complaints arrive of their outrages ; and a few months ago,
the Germans at Carignano who went " per far la honorata pasqua " vented
their spleen against the Church by mutilating the crucifixes and statues of
the saints. To the presence of Captain Pol in, the King's ambassador,
must be ascribed the fact that this powerful Turkish armada has
passed through the midst of the Italian islands, stopped in the country of
the Church, and coasted along Sienna and Genoa without doing any hurt
whatever, but paying for everything that was taken. Its coming has been
more useful than harmful to Christendom. It is retained by the French
king solely for the defence of his realm, which the Emperor has always
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609. FRANCE AND THE VENETIANS — cant.
sought openly and secretly to ruin, although his ministers now pretend that
he wishes to ruin it in order to dissolve the friendship between the King
and the Turk. What religion moved the Emperor, joined with the King
of England, to assault France, in the year '21 ? Or to join with Pope Leo
to take Milan from us, which belonged to my King's sons ? Or seek to get
my King treacherously assassinated by Bourbon ? Or to assail France
seven years ago? Or what Gospel can justify the conjunction of
the Emperor with the King of England, who is, through the. Emperor's
counsel and instigation, a schismatic, heretic and rebel of the Faith?
Which conjunction can only be baptised as a wicked conspiracy for
the partition of a Christian realm. What charity induced the Emperor
to embrace and conspire with the princes of Germany, who for
twenty years have been adjudged heretics? What but the design
of subjugating Christendom could make a revengeful prince like the Emperor
forget the insult done him by the King of England, in the person of his
aunt? Compares them to Herod and Pilate becoming friends against
Christ ; and instances the forgiving nature of the French king. Points out
how the Germans and English and Spaniards will seek the destruction of
religion, and (at great length) how in former times the French have
signalised themselves in its defence.
Concludes by begging the Doge to consider the misery of Italy and of all
Christendom, and, before taking any resolution, to hear again what the
Cardinal of Ferrara will say on behalf of the French king ; and to recognise
how the House of Austria has been the enemy of this Signory and France
its ancient friend, with whom it has no quarrel.
Italian. Headed: Harangue prononcee devant le senat de Venise par
Jean de Montluc, ambassadeur de France.
610.
GKANTS IN MAY, 1544.
1. Sir Richard Riche, treasurer of
Augmentations. Appointment as trea-
surer of the wars in the voyage which
the King intends to make in person to
invade France, to pay all bills signed by
the following persons, viz.. by the bp.
of Winchester, lord St. John. Sir Edm.
Peckham, Ant. Harvey and John Either,
or any two of them, appointed to the
charge of provisions ; by Sir Thomas
Seymour, master of the Ordnance, and
the officers of the Ordnance, or any two
of them ; and by Sir Ric. Southwell, Sir
Robt. Bowes and Sir John JIarington,
under-treasurers, respectively, of the
battle, rearward and fore ward, and the
chieftains of their respective wards.
Riche to take allowance for conveyance
of treasure to the under-treasurers, 40s.
a day for his diets, 2s. a day each for his
six clerks and Is. a day for a messenger.
Westm., 21 May, 36 Hen. VIII. Del.
Weatm., 1 May (sic).— P.S. Pat. p. 23,
m. 4. In English.
2. Sir Ric. Riche, treasurer of the
Wars against France and Scotland.
Warrant for payment of bills signed by
any six, at least, of the Privy Council,
for provisions and other necessaries
against France and Scotland and for
charges of garrisons and fortifications in
Ireland, Calais, Guisnes, Hampnes, and
of navies upon the seas ; also of bills
signed by Sir Ant. Browne, master of the
Horse, and any two of the ordinary of the
Stable, for charges of the Stable. Westm ,
22 May 36 Hen. VIII. Del. Westm ,
1 May (sic).— P.S. Pat. p. 23, m. 6.
In English.
3. Ant. Rous, comptroller of Calais.
To be treasurer of the King's jewels, with
the usual profits and a fee of 501., and the
appointment of two yeomen and a groom
for the safe keeping of the said jewels.
The preamble states that the office was
granted by pat. (blank) 27 Hen. VIII.,
in survivorship, to Thomas Crumwell,
chief secretary, since deceased, and John
Williams, clerk of the Jewels, who has
now surrendered it. Greenwich, 25 April
36 Hen. VIII. Del. Westm., 1 May.—
P.S. Pat. p. 27, m. 15.
4. Nic. Bacon, solicitor of Augment-
ations, and Thomas Skipwith. Grant, in
fee, for 703i. 13«. 2d., of (1) Burston
86 HENRY MIL
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manor, Herts,— St. AUxint ; with woods
called Buruton Parke coppe < ISA ac.) and
Bartelmore Copp (1$ ac.» in Iftrston in
the pariah of St. Stephen, II. its except
advowsons); C2i lands in Sparn-h:im
beside Bawdswell. Norf., in tenure of Fras.
Jerbrige, — Waltinyham ; (3) the rectory
of St. Peter's in the town of St. Albana.
UertK.-St. Albant ; with the grange
called St. Peter's grange alia* Walmons
fee in St. Peter's parish there in tenure of
John Bigge, and the advowson of the
vicarage of St. Peter's (except a pension
put of the said vicarage and a garden ml-
joining the said grange in tenure of Edw.
Smyth, etc. i ; . 4 > lands called Frisselles in
Saxhame Mogna, Suff., in tenure of Roger
Olatte.— Priory ofXutu »/ Th, tt'»r<l,Xorf.;
(6) the advowsons of Everley rectory,
Wilts, — Whereictll nunnery, Ilanti ; and
of Ichen Abbatis, Hants, — St. Man/*,
U'inchetter.
Also grant for 41J. 9*. of a h'eld (tenant
named) called Newnney aliat Woodfeld
C146ac. 3ro.) and wood called Newney
Wood (6ac.) in Ware parish. Herts, —
Marij. Cotintett of Salitbnry , attainted.
Greenwich. 23' April 36 Hen. VIII. Del.
Westm., 2 May.— P.8. (Slightly injured.)
Pat. p. 27. m. 39.
5. Sir Ant. Denny, a gentleman of the
Privy Chamber. Annuity of 20J. out of
lands in Essex which belonged to Robt.
Docrcs. dec. ; with wardship and marriage
of George, s. and h. of the said Robt.
Westm.. 22 April 36 Hen. VIII. Del.
Westm , 3 May.— P.8. Pat. p. 22, m. 14.
6. \Vm. Tyldesley, groom of the
Wardrobe of Beds. Lease of the site,
Ac., of the monastery of Burneham,
Bucks., and certain closes, Arc. (names
and extents given >. in Burneham, Dorney,
and Sypenham which were reserved in
the abbess's own hands and are now
annexed to the honor and castle of
Windsor; for 40 years; at 322. 15« 9d.
rent. On surrender of a 21 years' lease
of the premises to him, 20 Nov. 31 Hen.
VHI. Hampton Court, 2(1 Dec. 35 Hen.
VIII. Dd. Westm., 3 May 36 Hen. VIII.
— P.S. Pat. p. 27, m. 1.
7. Roland Dee, the King's servant.
To be one of the packers of all mer-
chandise, and one of the packers of
merchandise accustomed to be packed,
14 as well of merchants strangers,
denizens, foreigns as of the Stilliarde "
in London and its suburbs, both within
the liberties of the city and without, to
be conveyed beyond sea; receiving the
moiety of such fees as are accustomed
to be paid (specified for the several kinds
of merchandise) and finding the moiety
of the usual charges, as men and ropes,
Ac., (the other moiety being received by
the packer appointed by the mayor of
London) ; with authority to un truss and
ransack anything not packed in his
presence. The preamble state* that the
King's customs have lost through the
negligence of the common packers
appointed by the city, who have also
refused to admit waiters deputed by the
customers to view the packing. Green-
wich. 28 April. .Hi; Hon. VIII.
Weatm.. 3 May.— P.H. Pat. p. 27, m. ».
In Knijlith.
8. Sir John Dudley. K.G.. viscount
Lisle and Great Admiral. Grant, in fee.
for his services, of the late hospital of
Burton St. Lazarus, aliat of St. Lazarus
of Burton, Leic. ; the late hospital of St.
Giles in the Fields without the Bars of
London ; the lordship and manor of
Burton St. Lazarus alia» Burton Lazars.
Melton uliojt Melton Mowbrey. and Newton
Burdctt, and the rectory and advowson of
the vicarage of Lowesbye, — llurton St.
Lazarut ; lands in Burton Lazara and
Leysthorpe Leic.. which belonged to
I'n til fit mon.. Line., and were granted to
Burton St. Lazarus hospital ; the lordships
and manors of Spondon. Borowyashe and
Lokkowe and rectory of Spondon, Dcrb. ;
the lordships and manors of Wyndeham
and Chosell. Norf.; the lordships and
manors of Nettylham, Ayshby. Charleton,
and Threkinghaui. and rectory and advow-
son of the vicarage of Threkingham Line.,
rents out of Galby and Braysborowe rec-
tories Leic.. and the rectory and advowson
of the vicarage of Feltham, Midd.. —
liurton St. Lazarut ; and all possessions
of that hospital and the said hospital of
St. Giles in Burton Lazars, Lowesbye.
Galby. Braysborowe. Melton Mowbrey,
Kyrkeby Bellars. Thorpe Sigwell. Twyford,
Talby Mogna. Tulby Parva, Stapleford.
Bukmynster, Kylmycote Stonesby,
Kdimmdethorp, Newton Burdett. Queny-
borowo. Pykwull. Leysthorp. Leycestre,
Wykeham.andStathcrne. Leic.; in Helton.
Whitewell and As well, Rutl ; in Spondon,
Borowyash. Cbuddesden and Lokkowe,
Derb. ; in Wymlham, Lynne Episcopi,
Briston, Hunworth, Borowe. Stody,
Brynnyngham, Brynton. Holkeham,
Burneham Sutton and Chosell, Norf. ;
in the city and "inalandria" of Lincoln;
in Netylham, Steneby, Custon Axholme,
Gunby, Ayshby, Kddenham, Foldby,
VVoodeborowe, Oxcom, Wamysgarowe,
Kettesby, Brynkyll, Bagen Warley,
Somerby, Tetford. Eyrkby, Langton.
Braunston, Carleton.Greteford. Wytham
and Threkingham, Line. ; in Kedington
and Stanbourne, Buff.; in Lupton,
Hunts; in Northampton, Fentford.
Steplemoston and Stepington. Ntht. ; in
Pountfrete and Muskani. Yorks. ; in
Harropp. Nthld. ; in Goldenwyke,
Wytteres and Shekwell, Essex; in the
parish of St. Giles in the Fields without
London ; in Holbourne, Feltham And
Edelinetou Midd., and in the city of
London. Westm.. 3 May, 36 Hen. VIII.
Del. 4 May.— P.S. Pat. p. 9, m. ».
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610.
GRANTS IN MAY, 1544 — cunt.
9. Sir Thomas Pope, the King's
Councillor. Grant, in fee, for 3811. 19^/.,
of rents specified and tenements (a great
number of tenants named) in the parish
of St. Mary Magdalen in Barmondescy,
Surr. , and one tenement in Rederyth, Surr. ,
— St. Sariour's mon. in Barmondescy,
and tenements, &c . (tenants named) in
the |>arish of St. Sepulchre without
Newgate - Clerkemcell nunnery. Green-
wich , 30 April 36 Hen. VIII. Del. Westm. ,
4 May.— P.S. Pat. p. 23. m. 1.
10. Philip Pini, of Luca, the King's
servant. To be an esquire for the Body,
with 751. a year, from the Nativity of St.
John Baptist last. Greenwich, 24 April.
36 Hen. VIII. Del. Westm., 4 May.—
P.S. Pat. p. 27, m. 4.
11. Roger Williams. Lease of certain
lands named and described, including the
late monastery of St. John's, Colchester,
which belonged to that monastery ;
for 21 years ; at 81. 8s. 4rf. rent. Westm.,
3 May, 36 Hen. VIII. Del. Westm., 4
May.— P.S. Pat. p. 27, m. 18.
12. John Cokkes, of London, salter.
Grant, in fee, for 358Z. 6s. 5.J</., of the site,
etc., of the late Grey Friars. Chester .with
lands (tenants named) in Holy Trinity
Earish there, the house and site of the
ite Black Friars, Chester, with lands
(tenants named) in the parishes of Holy
Trinity and St. Martin there, and the
house and site of the late White Friars,
Chester, with lands (tenants named) in
the parishes of St. Bridget and St. Mar-
tin there ; lands (specified and tenants
named; in Worle and Blackdon, Soms., —
Templecombe preceptory and St. John's of
Jerusalem ; the rectory and the advowson
of the vicarage of Whitegate, Chesh., —
Vale Royal mon. ; Lyncoys grange, co.
Monm.,— Dore mon. ; lands in Bradpole
beside Birdporte, Dors., — Tarraunte mon.
Except bells and lead.
Also grant to the said John Cockes and
Eleanor his wife, in fee to the said John,
of the manor of Aynettes in Redbourne,
Herts, — St. Albans mon. Greenwich, 25
April, 36 Hen. VIII. Del. Westm., 5
May.— P.S. (Slightly injured.) Pat. p.
18, m. 37.
18. John Dethike. of Pentney, Norf.
Grant, in fee. for 103Z. 4*. 8d., of the park
of Wormegay in tenure of John Plomp-
sted. and certain parcels of land within
the lordship or manor of Wormegaye,
Norf., which belonged to Viscount Bea-
mount and came to the King's hands by
the attainder of Francis lord Lovell ; and
the manor of Darsingham, Norf., which
belonged to Shuldeham mon. Westm..
4 May, 36 Hen. VIII. Del. Westm.. 5
May.— P.S. (Much injured.) Pat. p. 27,
in. 2.
14. Thoa. Arderne, of Feversham,
Kent. Grant, in fee. for 268Z. 14*. 4d.
(paid by him and Wm. Walter, of Putten-
heth, Surr.) of the manor and messuage
of Larnbertyslonde, Kent, with lands
specified in Harnehill, Kent, and a store
of 20.000 of ' lepyller tyle." in tenure of
Daniel Cranmer. — Feversham mon.
Also grant to Thos. Arderne and Wm.
Walter, in fee to the said Wm., of pas-
ture called Hethecote. alias Hethcote in
Wasperton and Hethecote, Warw., in
tenure of John Venor. of Wellesborne
(boundaries given). — Friars of Thelles-
forde.
Except woods within the Bleane.Kent.
Westm. 4 May, 36 Hen. VIII. Del.
Westm., 5 May.— P.S. ' Pat. p. 27, m. 9.
15. Chr. Fissher. Lease of a messu-
age, etc , within the lordship of Sherif-
hoton, Yorks., parcel of lands assigned
by Parliament for the pay of the garrison
of Berwick; for 21 years ; at 100s. rent
and 2s. increase. Del., Westm., 5 May.
— S.B. Signed by Dannce, Southwell and
Moyle.) Pat. p. 27, m. 16.
16. George Revell. Lease of the
manor of Ockham, Surr. Westm., 6 May.
Pat. 36 Hen. VIII.. p. 2M, m. 12. See
GRANTS IN MARCH, 36 HEN. VIII. (6
March, 1545.)
17. Wm. Cobbe and Dorothy his
wife. Grant, in fee to the said Wm.,
for 911., of the manor of Wolverton, Norf.,
and all lands now leased with it to
Geoffrey Cobbe, — Shuldham priory.
Westm., 3 May, 36 Hen. VIII. Del.
Westm., 7 May.— P.S. Pat. p. 9, TO. 14.
18. Ant. Harvye, the King's servant.
Lease of the chief messuage of Chulme-
leigh, Devon, and lands within the
circuit of the late park of Chulmeleigh
tiling Chymlegh now disparked ; which
belonged to Hen. Marquis of Exeter,
attainted; for 21 years; at 10Z. rent.
Westm.. 7 May, 36 Hen. VIII.— P.S.
Pat. 36 Hen. VIII. p. 18, m. 40.
19. Sir William Paston, the King's
councillor. Grant, in fee (for 207Z. 6s.
8d. paid to Sir Brian Tuke, treasurer of
the Chamber, and 9i. 11». 80*. paid to the
treasurer of the Augmentations) of the
reversion of the manor of Caster Bardolf,
Norf., which, by pat. 14 July 3 Hen. VIII.,
was granted to Alice Stanhopp. widow of
Edm. Stanhopp, for life : also grant of
the said manor of Caster Bardolf, alias
Caster in Flegg, with its appurtenances
in Caster St. Edmund's, Caster St.
Trinity, Srotby, Ormesby, Maudby, and
Fylby. Norf., and the advowson of the
rectory of Caster St. Edmund's; and grant
of the advowson of the vicarage of Caster
St. Trinity and a rent of 4s. out of the
:$<; II KNIIY VIII.
L544.
•aid vicarage,— Should ham priory ; as
amply as \Vm. viscount Bcamoonte lord
ofBardolf or Francis late lord Lovell,
attainted or the prior of Shottldham.
held the premises. Westm.. 4 May 30
H, nry VIII. Del. WeaUn., 7 May.— P.8
l''K p 23. m. 2.
% 20. Thomas Denton, a power of the
Chamber, and Hie. Notyngham. Grant,
in fee to the said Thos., for 321J. 4*. 4,1..
of numerous messuages, gardens, Ac.
(specified and tenants named) in the town
of Abendon, Berks, and a cottagi; ami
lands called Fvlkyns near Bmforde in
Bradwell parish, Oxon, tenant Thos.
Stone. — .lliriiiluii tiinn. ; messuages, Ac.,
in the pariah of 8t ration Audeley, Oxon,'
tenants \Vm. Jackmans, John Arne-
borough. and Edw. Denton, — C'irenrefter
mon, the site. Ac., of Uie late Friar*
Carmelite» in Yarmouth. \nrf., and a
ibot-suage. Ac., called AncrchouVe. thero in
tenure of John Parke and a stable in
tenure of Thou. Belles which belonged to
the said Friars ; and the manor of
Darfihatn, SnlT., I.ri/tton prinry.
Also grant, for 309/. 18*. 8</., to Uie said
Thomas Denton and Margaret his wife,
in feo to the said Thos., of the manor of
Weston. Berks , the farm of Hilton, with
land called Oeffcreys in the parishes of
Welford and ( hadelworth, Berks, in
t» nure of Thos. More, and a close called
Okchanger in Welford in tenure of Edw.
Fetyplace. and a wood called Dylton
Copp (7 ac.) in Wylforde, — Abendon num.
\\ (stin . 7 May. Pat. 30 Hen. VIII.
/'- '*'<, m, 1.
21. Nic. Thorneborowc. Annuity of
101. out of a chief mersuage, 4c., in
Barwes. and lands in Bannesdale,
Maldesmeborne, and Kyrkeby Kendall,
Westmld., which belonged to Thomas
Boos, dec., and are in the King's hands by
minority of 'Jhos. Roos, s. and h. of the
said Thomas ; with wardship and mar-
riage of the heir. Wettm., i May 30 lien.
VIII. Del Weatm.. 7 May.— P.8. Pat.
p. 27, m. 19.
22. Town of Plymouth. Release to
the mayor and townsmen of the annual
rent of 201., which they ought to pay
until the church of Ugburgh falls \
This rent is duo under the statute of 25
Urn. VIII. [cap. 23], touching the said
town and the priorv of Plymouth which
is since surrendered, and another rent of
9J. 0*. 8d. payable in resp-ct of Blake-
aveton church has ceased. West in , 4
May. 30 H, n VIII. Del. Westm., 7
May.— P.8. Pat. p. 27, m. 27 d.it,;l
6 Hay).
23. Nic. Bacon, solicitor of Augment-
ations. Annuity of 10J. out «f lands in
Troston. v. , Id and
W ratting. Suff.. whuh Monged to Roger
Cogkesall, dec., and are in the King's
hands by the minority of John, s. and b.
of the Mid Roger; with wardship and
marriage of the heir. Westm., 3 May
80 HI-II. Mil. l>rl. Westm.. 8 May.—
P.8. /'.//. p. 27. m. 15.
24. Win. Belfeld. Grant, in fee, for
2372. 15* 0£</., of the manor of Stodeham,
Hi-rts, with closes (named) in Stodeham
now in his tenure, the ad vow HO n of the
rectory of Myddelton Cbeyney, Ntht..
and woods named (and extent given)
in Stodeham. — Duiutaple num., Itedt.
\Vcstm., 4 May 30 Hen. VIII. DeL
Westm., 9 May.— P.8. Pat. p. 23, m. 3.
20. John Mason, the King's servant.
Annuity of 20 mks. out of the manor of
Wanneswell and lands in Wanneawel),
Ham', Hinton, Halmer. Alkington. Wike,
Ncblye, Kingescot, Stone, Barkeley,
Bradston, Soughangcr, and Bristol!,
Glouc.. which belonged toThoa. Thor]ie,
dec., and are in the King's hands by the
minority of Nicholas, s. and h of the
said Thus.; with wardship and marriage
of the mid heir. Westm. . 5 May 3<> Hen.
VIII. Del. Westm.. 'J May.— I'.S. Put.
p. 27, IM. 10.
26. John Fissher. 8.T.B. Present-
ation to the rectory of Agmondesham,
Line, dioc., void by death. Greenwich,
23 April 30 Hen. VIII. Del. Westm., 9
May.— P.8. Pat. p. 27, m. 4.
27. John Gille, one of the clerks in
the Petty Bag office. Grant, in fee, for
39*. 17<. !(>«/.. of the advowson of the
rectory of Wedihale ulia* Wethiale.
Herts, and a pension of 10* due from the
rector there, — Thomai Crumtrell earl of
Eitex, attainted. Westm , 5 May 30
Men. VIII. Del Westm., 10 May.— P^.
I'"t. p. 5, m. 19.
28. James Foxe. Wardship and
marriage <>f Margery, d. and h. of
William Middelwod, dec. Westm., 7
May 30 Hen. VIII. Del. Westm., 10
May.— P.8. Pat. p. 27, m. 17.
29. James Foxe. Annuity of HI. 13*.
6d., out of lands in Threakc. Morton
super Swayll and Norton in le C'layc,
Vorks , which belonged to Win . Marshall,
dec., and are in the King's hands bv the
minority of John Marshall, s. and h. of
the said Win. ; with wardship and
marriage of the heir. Westm., 7 May,
30 Hen. Mil. Del. Westm , 10 May.—
P.8. Pat. p. 27, m. 18.
30. Hie. Breme. the King's servant.
Grant in fee. for 385Z. 15*. 8rf. of the
reversion of a life grant to him. 12 Jan.
n. VIII.. of the manor and rectory
of Estham. K-sex. with appurtenances in
Kstham :ti> 1 Wej>tham. K.-sex. and else-
where (except Wiklande marsh, in
Woolwich. Kent, in tenure of Sir Roger
874
36 HENRY VIII.
1544.
610.
GRANTS IN MAY, 1544 — cant.
Cholrneley, serjeant at law, and the
tithes of the fee of Westminster, a marsh
in Estham recovered from the water by
Wm. Hichmnn, late abbot of Stratford
Langthorne, a marsh in Estham and
Westham parishes recovered by Ric.
Gouge and the advowson of Estham
vicarage) and certain marshes, lands and
fishing grounds specified (and tenants
named) in Estham; — Stratford Lang-
thorne -mon. Also grant of the said manor,
rectory and other premises, the advowson
of Estham vicarage, the said marshes
recovered by Hicheman and Gonge, the
tithes called " lez tithes de Westmester
fee in Estham," and other marshes there
and in Barking (except Wikland marsh
aforesaid, all other marshes not men-
tioned which Hicheman and Gouge
reclaimed, the moiety of the rent of hens
of the said manor of which the other
moiety was given by the said life grant,
certain lands adjoining Westmershe
formerly in tenure of Thos. Beede and
afterwards leased to George Monnoxe,
alderman of London, and Thos. Monnoxe
of Walthamstowe, and a wood called
Hamfryth within Waltham forest, parcel
of the said manor). Westm., 5 May,
30 Hen. VIII. Del. Westm., 10 May.—
P.S. Pat. p. 27, m. 41.
31. Sir Thomas Wryothesley lord
Wryothesley and Chancellor. Annuity
of 300Z., from the Annunciation of St.
Mary last as long as he remains Chan-
cellor, out of the issues of the Hanaper.
Del. Westm., 11 May 36 Hen. VIII —
S.B. Pat. p. 27 m. 8.
32. Sir Wm. Herbert, the King's ser-
vant. Lease, for 601., of the manor and
lordship of Frodesham, Chesh., for 31
years, at 48Z. rent ; from the expiration
of a 41 years' lease by pat. 7 Jan. 5 Hen.
VIII. to Hugh Starkeye, sewer of the
Chamber. Westm., 10 May 36 Hen.
VIII. Del. Westm., 11 May —P.S. Pat.
p. 27, m. 17.
33. Henry Seymour. To be bailiff
of the lordship or manor of Hampsted
Marshall, Berks., steward of the lord-
ships or manors of Wendover, Beerton,
Whaddon, Cleydon. Swanbourne, and
Fynmer, in cos. Oxon, Bucks, and Berks,
and constable and bailiff of the ditches
of the castle of Bridgewater, Soms.,
which offices were granted to him, 5 July
28 Hen. VIII., and 9 May 33 Hen. VIII.,
by the late Queens Jane and Katherine.
Westm.. 4 May 36 Hen. VIII. Del.
Westm.. 11 May.— P.S. Pat. p. 27, w.20.
34. Thos. Boswell. Annuity of
3i. 19*. out of a moiety of the manor of
Rysom with its appurtenances in Rysom,
Hompton, and Skeffling, Yorks. which
belonged to John Kayme, dec., and are
in the King's hands by the minority of
Nic., s. and h. of the said John ; with
wardship and marriage of the heir.
Westm., 4 May 36 Hen. VIII. Del.
Westm., 12May.— P.S. Pat. p. 1, m. 35.
35. John Cheke, the King's scholar.
Grant of the canonry and prebend in
"King Henry the Eight his college in
Oxford " void by the death of Thos. Bar-
ret. Westm., 6 May 36 Hen. VIII. Del.
Westm , 12 May.— P.S. Pat. p. 27, m. 4.
36. Thos. Johns, the King's servant.
Grant in fee, for llOi. 15s.. of the rectory,
and advowson of the vicarage, of Wyttley
Surr., — Dertforde priory, Kent. Westm..
3 May 3G Hen. VIII. Del. Westm., 12
May. -P.S. Pat. p. 21, m. 19 (dated 11
May).
37. John Carill. Grant, in fee, for
199Z. 15s., of the reversion and rent
reserved on a crown lease to John Morres,
4 Dec. 31 Hen. VI11., of manors and
lands called Wythiham, Suss., for 50
years, at 68J. 14s. rent— Sion mon ,Midd. ;
also grant of the said manor of Wythi-
ham ; except advowsons. Westm., 5 May
36 Hen. VIII. Del. Westm., 12 May.—
P.S. Pat. p. 27, w. 30.
38. Thos. Leigh, of London. Fiat
for his appointment as comptroller of the
custom and subsidy of wools, hides, lead,
tin and woolfells in the port of London
and places adjoining. Del. Westm., 12
May 36 Hen. VIII. Signed by Norfolk, as
Treasurer of England, with certificate by
Chr. More that surety has been given.
39. John Baven, a native of Flanders.
Denization. Westm.. 9 May 36 Hen.
VIII. Del. Westm., 13 May.— P.S. Pat.
p. 12, m. 21. In English.
40. William Thynne, the King's
servant. Lease of meadows called le
Neyte and le Ladymede, the herbage of
Beaudley Park within the lordship of
Beaudley, Wore., and pasture called
Kym eland, parcel of Hadelowe manor,
Kent, which belonged to Edward duke
of Buckingham ; for 21 years. Westm. ,
14 May. Pat. 36 Hen. VIII., p. 9, m. 15.
41. Sir Thomas Wryothesley, lord
Wriothesley, to whom the King has
given the office of Chancellor of England.
To have all fees and allowances which
Sir Thomas lord Audeley, of Walden, late
Chancellor had, viz , 542J. 15s. yearly for
himself and the masters of Chancery
(payable by the clerk of the Hanaper),
from 22 April 36 Hen. VIII., when he
was deputed to bo keeper of tho Great
Seal, as long as he continues Chancellor,
and also for his attendance in the Starre
Chamber 50Z. a term or 2001. yearly, the
price of 12 tuns of wine yearly, viz. 64J.
:ir. HENRY VIII.
B7fi
i:. M.
(payable by the Chief Duller), and !»;/.
yearly for wax (payable by tbu ken
the Great Wardrobe). Westm.. 11 May
:!C) ll.-n. VIII. Dd. Westm., II May.—
S.!{. I'.tt. ;.. 27. HI. 23. //i I'.nglith.
42. Edmund Bribes, BOH nnd heir
apparent of Sir John Briges and Dorothy
Hritye, geutlewo'iian. Grant, in tail male
(for KM)/, piii.l by the said Edmund1 and in
•iderntion of the marriage to be
um -ril between him nnd the Raid
Dorothy i of the manor of Myntye,
(ilouc., --» 'irrn<-r*ti-r m<»i ; with the pas-
ture there called " the Btcrte " and all
uppm tfii.inci s ; tlip mansion. <YP.. called
| nkenasshe in co. city of Gloucester, —
St. Pi'ti-r'* num.. (ilttueetter \ and the
manor of ruryton :md rectory of Puryton
uli'i* Pyrton. Wilts, — Malmenhunj mow.
in,, 1-2 May :»r, Hen. VIII. Del.
Westm., 14 May.— P.8. Pat. p. 27, m. 43.
43. Thomas Browne and Elizabeth
his wife. Warrant to the escheator of
Worcestershire for general livery of a
third part of the lands of Thomas Hay.
dec., who died 7 Oct. 85 Hen. VIII.,
seised of two parts of llethey manor and
lands in Kethermyster, by reason of the
minority of lord Burgam." (Burgavenny),
a mill in Sukeley, held of Sir Ant.
Hun^erford and lands in Dodnam held
of Dodnam manor (value of each given;,
the Court of Wards having received the
issues from 7 Oct. 35 Hen. VIII. to 12 Feb.
following, when the said Elizabeth
attained her full age of 16 years. Dtl.
Weutm.. 14 May.— S.B. (Signed by St.
John, Hynde. and Sewster.;
44: Peter Carew, the King's servant.
Lease of all landu within the precinct
of the late park of Okchampton, Devon,
lately disparked. which belonged to Henry
marquis of Exeter, attainted; for 21
years; at 42/. rent. Westm.. 9 May
I- -n. VIII. ltd. Westm.. 13 May —
I'.S. Pat. p. 12, TO. 22.
45. Lionel Talmage, jun. Grant, in
fee, for 38*J. \(\*. 1 Id. , of the reversion
i'f two Crown leases, 7 Nov. 80 lien.
VIII., to George Carleton, viz. (1) of
\Vnndesden manor, Suff., for 21 years at
51. 6$. llj«f. rent, — liutttltij nn'n. ; and
i *2) of the tithes of Wandesden rectory, for
rent. Hntt.ltii. "Also
grant of the said manor and the rectory
•>f Wandesden alia* Wan: ittc-
1' ij ; the manor of Huntley, Snff., and the
rectory of Hentl.y called • le churche
house,"— Hull/ Trinity prinrii. Iptirich.
The i advowsons of the vicarages of Wan-
desden and Bentley. The manor of Bury-
hall WillowesandOverli. //„/,,
Trinity. And all appurtenances of the
l>n inises in Wandesden. Bcntley. Bury-
Irnll Willowes nnd Overlmll Ifekingham.
and Gossebancke; woods (names and
extent given) in Bentley ; except advow-
Hons other than those of Wandesden and
n.ntliy aforesaid Weutm.. 11 May 86
Hen. MM. ltd. Westm., 15 May.
/'/if. /• 12. m. :::{.
46. Robert and William Hwifte.
Grant, in fee. for ~i32/. <)«. lOJd.. of
tain rents and hinds specified (and
tenants named), in Heighten. IJerb.. —
Monki >>rfttonmon.. and thr <irry f'nVir* of
1 ton cutter ; Bci^hton rectory — Mmint-
" I . .nds specified (and tenant*
n. mied) in Dod worth in Silkston parish,
Vorks., — Ponttfract mon. ; in Wekersley
or Wikersley. Yorks., — Kirkltit priory ;
in Beighton, Derb.,and in Hacunthorpe
and Birley, within the lordship of Beign-
ton, — liea\cchiffe yon.; and in Little
HhefTeld within ShcfTeld parish, Eccles-
halle, Haulhouse Helegh, Walkcley,
Cauteley. Halume. Okeley, and Morwod,
Yorks., — Wortapp priory, ffottt. ; the
advowsons of Wycarsley rectory and of
the vicarages of Sheffeld and Beighton ;
and woods (tenants named) in Dod worth
and Wikersley. Greenwich, 2.5 April .V.
Hen. VIII. Del. Westm., 15 May. -P.8
Pat. p. 27, m. 32.
47. John Marshall. Fiat for his
appointment as escheator of cos. Notts
and Derb. Westm., 15 May 36 Hen.
VIII. Signed by Norfolk, at Trenturtr
of England.
48. John Lymsey. Grant in fee. for
644/. 17-. I-'., of the lordship and manor
of Westwoode, Kent, lands (tenants named)
in Selwiche, Selling, Ospringe, Gasfilde,
Harnehill, Graveney and Ludnam, and
all other lands in these places and in
Preston and Cbilham, Kent, which
belonged to Westwoode manor, and the
wood called Ponynges wood (8 ac.) in
Preston.— Thoma* Crumtcell,earl of F.tttx,
•itt.iinted. Westm., 10 May 36 Hen.
Mil Del. Westm., 16 May.— N£.
I '<it. p. 5, m. 5. (Undated.)
49. Ric. Sampford, of Homes Hedyng,
Essex. Grant in fee, for 5191. 15«. 4x/., of
the manor of Scrynes, Essex, lands called
Scrynes. Series and Dukes in Writtelland
Hoxwcll, Essex, with all their appur-
tenances in Writtell. Roxwell, Shellowc
an<l Wyllyngale Spayne, Essex, in tenure
of the said Hie. Sampford nnd Hobt.
he. and seven woods named in
Writtell and Roxwell, — A'lV. Ferunmr,
attainted ; except advowsons. Westm.
10 .May, 36 Hen. VIII. Del. Westm.,
17 May. 1'at. p. 27, m. 24.
50. Wm. Harryson. elk. To have
the c.inonry and prebend in Rochester
cathedral void by the death of Ric. Ingest,
elk. Westm., l-J.Mav:!t,H,n. VIII l>d.
Westm.. 18 May.— P.S. Pat. /.. r_>, m. •_'].
51. Islo of Guernsey. Licence (at
the suit of Sir Ric. Long, gentleman of
the Privy Chamber and captain of the
376
36 HENRY VIII.
1544.
610.
GRANTS IN MAY, 1544 — emit.
Isle of Guernsey;, to Alex. Coles, llobt.
Palmer, Fras. Lambert. Oliver Kichardson,
Peter Anthony, Spynell Ardeson, John
Edwardes, and Martin Pyrry, to export
1.000 tons of woo'len cloth, tin, and lead
to Guernsey. And licence toThos.Masery,
Earth. Lesseley, John Bigot, Mich, de la
Kua, John Bavenell, sen., John llaveneli.
jun., llobt. le Moyene, Oliver Nevel, Alex,
de Poggio. John Growlte, Mich, le Ferre.
Jacques le Ferre, Laur. Poree, Steph.
Bichehuomo, John e Bisert, Harvy Ball-
even. John Forgret, Fras. Jeffrye, John
Tribara, Nic. Lisaye, John de la Bock, and
Eic. llogery. Frenchmen, to bring into
Guernesey 1,000 tons of canvas, dolas,
lokram, olerons, crestclothe, and powle-
davyes, during the present war with the
French king and deliver the same to
Coles and the others aforesaid, and carry
the said woollen cioth, tin, and lead into
France ; provided that the canvas, &c.,
is brought into England and all customs
paid. Westm., 4 May 36 Hen. VIII. Del.
Westm., 18 May.— P.S. Pat. p. 21, m. 26.
In English.
52. Wm. Gerye, of Barkewaye, Herts.
Grant, in fee. for 589Z. 10s. l^d., of the
rectory and the advowson of the vicarage
of Barkwaye which belonged to the mon.
of St. John of Colchester, except the chapel
of Nothamsted in Barkwaye parish.
Westm.. 8 May, 36 Hen. VIII. Del.
Westm., 18 May.— P.S. Pat. p. 27, m. 28.
53. Eobert Higham. Livery of lands
as s. and h. of Ant. Highani, dec. Del.
Westm., 19 May, 36 Hen. VIII.— S.B.
(Signed by St. John, Hynde and Sewster.)
Pat. p. 2,m. 2.
54. George Carleton. Grant, in fee,
for 2911. 15s. lOrf.. of the reversion and
rent reserved upon a 40 years' lease to
him 12 July 33 Hen. VIII., of the late cell
of Spynney, Camb.T with the manor and
rectory of Wykyn, Camb., the manor of
Spynney. lands called Cottons in Wykyn,
land in Soham and the whole fishery of
Soham Mere, lands in Snaylleswell, Camb.,
a moiety of a messuage called the Unydorn
in Chepesyde. London, lands in
Cambredge, Camb.. and 40 ac. of marsh
in le Fenende of Wysbyche, Norf. (sic), at
111. 12s. ()d. rent,- Spynney. Also grant
of the said cell, rectory, manors, etc., with
a wood in Spynney called Spynney Fryth
and all possessions of the said cell. Except
advowsons. Westm., 14 May 36 Hen.
VIII. Del. Westm.. 19 May.— P.S. Pat.
p. 9, m. 27.
55. Sir Hie. liiche, Chancellor of the
Court of Augmentations. Grant in fee,
for 1,G04J. ilx. 'Ail., of the late priory of
St. Bartholomew, Westsmylhfekle, in the
suburbs of London, the close there called
Greate Saynte Bartholomews Close (the
boundary of which runs from the outside
of the south gate of the said close along
the channel in the middle of Duklane to
a place called the Cheyne, and thence
northwards along the west side of the said
Cheyne to its end, and thence eastward
along the north side of the Cheyne to its
north end, and thence northward by the
outside of the western gate and walls of
the priory towards Smith f eld market as
far as Long Lane, and then eastward by
the outside of the stone wall of the said
close and priory along Long Lane to the
eastern end of that wall, and then south-
ward from Long Lane along the same
stone wall to the houses belonging to the
late Friars of Hunslowe, and thence along
the western side of these houses southward
to a place called Petiwales, and thence
eastward along without the north side of
a place called Paradise beside Petywales
to its eastern end, and thence southward
to the south end of the said Paradise, and
thence westward to Petywales, and so
westward along the outside of Petywales
towards and along the houses of
Blakhorse Alley, belonging to the
Fishmongers of London to the end
of the piece of void ground there,
and thence southward by the western
end of that void ground and the eastern
side of the garden and messuage in tenure
of Eobert Burgoyn to the brick wall at its
southern end, and thence westward along
the outside of that wall and the southern
end of Robert Burgoyn's messuage to the
brick wall next the messuage of Thomas
Burgoyn, and thence southward along
outside the eastern side of that wall as
far as it goes to the garden of Thos.
Andrewes, and thence eastward along the
north side of that garden to its eastern
end, and thence southward along the
eastern side of that garden to the messuage
of Eic. Mody. and so southward along the
eastern side of that messuage to the brick
wall at its southern end. and thence west-
ward along the south side of that messuage
and of the garden in tenure of Ric.
Bartelet, M.D.. to the brick wall at the
western end of Bartelet's garden, and
then northward along the western side of
that garden as far as the south side of
the messuage in his tenure, and then
westward along the south side of that
messuage, and so along the outside of the
buildings of the monastery to the southern
gate of the said close; ; all buildings within
the site of the monastery (including the
reversion of some held upon leases speci-
fied), all messuages (tenants named) in
le Churche Eowc Paradyse. Petywales
within the said Great Saynte Bartholo-
mewes Close, five messuages and two
stables in Wcstsmythfelde (tenants and
position given;, and an aqueduct running
from a place called le Conduyt Hed of
St. Bartholomewes within the manor of
Canbery in Iseldon parish to the said
priory and close.
36 HENRY Mil.
877
ir.ii.
Also grant in fee of the annual fair
called Burtyliiiewe Fayr held on the eve
day and morrow of St. Bartholomew.
And, as the Mid close of SU Bartholo-
has always been considered a piirUh
by itself and tlio inhabitants had their
parish churcii and churchyard within the
church of the monastery and also a
chapel called " le parysshe chappell '*
thereto annexed, which is now removed,
but part of the monastery church suitable
for a parish church has been constructed,
it in granted that this shall remain and be
called the punish church of St. Bartholo-
mew the Great in Westsmytbfelde. and
that John Dean, clerk, now curate of the
said parish church shall be its first rector.
Grunt, in fee, of the ad vow son of the
said rectory and licence to endow it with
lands to the annual value of 111. Westm..
10 May :»r. Hm. VIII. Del. Wcstm., !9
May. -P.8. 1'nt p. 12 in. 1.
68. \Vm.Whorwood.attorney general.
Licence to hold a weekly market at the
town of Kynvare altat Kynfare. Staff.,
every Tuesday, and two annual fairs,
viz., on the day of the feasts of the
Conception of St. Mary and on St. Philip
and St. John's day. Wcstm.. 3 May 36
Hen. VIII. Drl. Westm., 19 May.— P.S.
1'nt. i>. 1U. in. •>•>.
57. Thos. Myldcmay. one of the
auditors of Augmentations. Lease of a
house called ''the Shepen" outside the
gates of the outer court of Writtle manor,
with the lunds annexed thereto, which
belonged to J'klward duke of Buckingham,
attainted; for 21 years, from the expiration
of a similar '21 years' lease. 11 March 27
Hen. VIII., to Ric. Asser of Wryttle.
K - ( • .
Also lease of lands called Redes in
Wryttell parish which the said Duke
purchased from Fras. Foster, the coney
warren of Wryttell and pastures called
Burygarden and Totehill. parcel of
\Viyttill manor, for 21 years from the
expiration of a similar lease to John
Assheton (date not given). Westm.,
!.-• May :»r> Hen. VIII. Del. Wcstm.,
Ill May.— P.S. Pat. ;». 12. m. 26.
58. Leonard Chamberlain. Grant. in
fee. for4lt)/.. of the late priory of Hurley.
Berks, which belonged to St. Peter's West-
-tor. the manors of Hurley and
Kstha:np>te 1. Berks, the rectories of
Hurley. NValtham and Stretley. Berks, with
the advowsons of the vicarages there and of
the rectory of Esthampsted, the fishing in
Thames against and throughout Hurley
manor, ' le game" of swans therein, lands
in tenure of Ralph Nutting in Kingham.
Oxon, all which premises belonged to
Hurley priory, and a pension of 4*. out of
the church "i K-t'i.unpsted paid to that
priory and afterwards to St Peter's. The
preamble states that the premises were,
by pat. 20 March 82 Hen. VIII., granted
in tail male to Charles Howardc the
King's servant, who surrendered his
patent in otder thnt this might be made.
We»tm 1-1 Miiy :;i, Hen VIII. Drl.
Westm. Ill May.— P.S. I'm. p. 12, m.
30 i where tome inncrnniriet in the
inri'luifiit are mrrrctnl on the <l<ir»r of the
mrmlirnne hi/ Kihranl l«Til ltin>-,, M /,'.
niitl .S'l'r .lulni 'l'i/ii(l<ill, our of thr matter!
<>l' Chancery. 22 May 7 Jae. I.;.
59. Robert Wylforde, of London,
merchant tailor, and Joan his wife.
Grant, in fee to the said Robert, for
4HT>/. 1 4*., of the manors of Bygging and
Tamworthe. Snrr., and lands and woods
mamed and tenants named; in Micham.
Canal ton. and Clapham, Surr., — Mertim
mini.; except the meadow called Flemy-
mede. in tenure of Sir Thomas Hennege,
together with the demesnes of the said
monastery, and all advowfons. Westm .
12 May 36 Hen. VIII. Del. Westm., 19
May.— P.8. Pat. p. 27 M. 29.
60. Edward Dnddeley or Dudley, the
King's servant Grant I'for his services
and in consideration of the promptitude
with which from outward parts he has
made ready to serve against the King's
enemies) of the manor of Keyneham, for
40 years or for life. Made upon surrender
of pat.. 6 Sept. 33 Henry VIII., granting
him the said manor of Keyneham trie)
in Houlderness. Yorks. for life. We»tm..
19 May 36 Hen. VIII. Del. Westro.. 20
May.— P.S. Pat. p. 12, m. 20.
61. Thos. Rolf, eaquite for the Body,
and Francis Southwell. Granl in sur-
vivorship of the office of auditor of the
lands called Salisbury Lands and Fer-
mour's Lands, which came to the King
by the attainder of Margaret, Countess
of Salisbury, and Ric. Fennour, in cos.
Devon, Cornw., Soms., Dors., Hants.
Wilts, Berks. Bucks, Herts, Esses, Midd.,
Suff., Ntiit.. Line, and Yorks. and in
Calais. Wales and their marches; with
such profits as Ph. Lentall had M
auditor of the lands which belonged to
Thomas lord Darcy, John lord Hussey,
John Passlow abbot of Whalley. Adam
Seebar («V) abbot of Jervaux, Wm. Weed
(tic) prior of Bridlington. Matth. Makcrcll
abbot of n.ulynpe. Ric. Harryson abbot
of Kirksted. Sir Robt. Constable. Sir John
Buhner. Sir Frns. Bygod, Sir Stephen
Hamerton, Sir Thos Percy. Geo. Lumley.
Thos. Moyne. John Wyvell, Geo Huds-
well and Robt. Aske; from Mich. last.
Westm., 28 May 36 Hen. VIII. Del.
', m. . 20 May (»ie).—P S. Pat. p. 21 .
in. IK.
62- John Bekynsawe. of Borowclere,
HanU, alia* John Beckensall.of London.
Pardon of all treasonable colloquies at
Paris with the detestable traitors. Reginald
Poole, late of London, otherwise called
878
36 HENRY VIII.
1544.
610.
GRANTS IN MAY, 1544 — cont.
Oeoffrey (sic) Pole, dean of Exeter, and
Ric. Pate, elk., and all carrying of mes-
sages between Pole and Pate to provoke
Pate to join Pole, and the writing at Paris
of a treasonable letter to Pole, and
treasonable colloquies at Paris with one
Henry Cole, elk., in sending a certain
medicine to Pole and arranging a secret
watchword with Cole to tell what became
of Pole when he left Flanders, and of all
concealments of treason* whether he has
been accused of them or not ; with restor-
ation of goods. Westni.. 6 May 36 Hen.
VIII. Del. Westm., 20 May. — P.S.
Pat. p. 22, HI. 1.
63. Eic. Crumbilhome. The grant
of lands in Button, Ribchester, Preston,
and Marsden, Lane., the Grey Friars of
Lichfield, and lands in Wiswold and
Witton, Lane., calendared in Vol. XVIII
Pt. i. No. 623 (79) is apparently of the
year 1544, being inrolled on Pat. 36 Hen.
VIII., p. 27, m. 45.
64. John Symson. Presentation to
the rectory of Beysbye, Line, dioc., void
by resignation of Thos. Robertson.
Westm., 21 May. Pat. 36 Hen. VIII.,
]). 25, m. 16.
65. Wm. Robertys. LL.B. Presenta-
tion to the parish church of Llan
Ddeniolen, Bangor dioc., void by death.
Westm.. 21 May. Pat. 36 Hen. VIII
p. 25, HI. 18.
66. John Vaghan, of Kydwelly, Carm.
Lease of the lordship or manor of Drus-
loyne, co. Carm., parcel of the principality
of South Wales, for 21 years. Westm.,
19 May 36 Hen VIII. Del. Westm , 21
May.— P.9. Pat. p. 27, m. 4.
67. Sir Thomas Moyle, one of the
General Surveyors, and Walter Hendle,
attorney of Augmentations, and Margery
his wife. Grant to Moyle, in fee. for
9G2Z.9£rf.,paidby him, of the reversion of
lands granted, by pat. 7 Feb. 31 Hen.
VIII., to Richard bp. suffragan of Dover,
for life, viz., the manors of Preston juxta
Wyngham, Westgate. Hamme alias
Kingesham, Wattelinge, Pakemanston
alias Pakemaston, Godmanston, Walder-
slade alias Waldeslade, Beaurypere and
Harryettesharn, Kent, which belonged to
the Black Friars of Langley. Herts, with
all their appurtenances in Preston juxta
Wingham, Westgate, the parish of St.
John in the Isle of Thanete. Hamme
alias Kingesham, Watteling alias Wood-
deling, Pakemanston alias Pakemaston.
Godmanston alias Goodmeston, alias
Goodneston besides Sydingbourne,
Chetham and Walteslade alias Walder-
Blade alias Waldeslade, Hedcron, Beauri-
pere alias Byrupper, Heryettesham alias
Heritsam, Kent, in as full manner as the
late prior of Langley or the late prioress
of Dertford held them. Also grant of
the said premises ; except advowsons and
except four marshes called Kelowne,
parcel of Preston manor, lately granted to
the said Walter Hendle.
ii. Also grant to Sir Thos. Moyle,
Walter Hendle and Margery his wife, in fee
to the said Walter, of the reversion of the
manor of Overland, Kent, which belonged
to Langley and was also granted to the
said bp. of Dover, by the said patent, as
fully as the prior of Langley or prioress
of Dertford held it, with all appurten-
ances in Overlande, Ayshe juxta Sand-
wich, and Wingham, Kent. And grant of
the said manor. Westm., 14 May 36
Hen. VIII. Del. Westm., 21 May.—
P.S. Pat. p. 27, m. 10.
68. Thomas Byrche, yeoman of the
Crown. Grant in fee (for his services) of
the house. &c., of the Grey Friars in
Ware, Herts. Westm., 14 May 36 Hen.
VIII. Del. Westm., 21 May.-.p.S.
Pat. p. 27, m. 16.
69. Rector and churchwardens of the
parish church and the inhabitants of
Gravesend. Grant, at the petition of the
inhabitants, that the parish church
(because of its inconvenient distance)
may no longer be considered the parish
church, but that the chapel of St. George
within the town of Gravesend may be so
considered. Greenwich, 26 April 36 Hen.
VIII. Del. Westm., 22 May.— P.S. Pat.
p. 5, m. 15.
70. John Spencer, of Norwich. Grant,
in fee, for 151Z. 14s., of the manor of
Worsted, Norf., which belonged toPentney
priory, in tenure of Thomas, earl of Rut-
land, and the other manor of Worsted,
Norf., which belonged to Hempton priory,
in tenure of Wm. Leny ; except advow-
sons. Westm., 19 May 36 Hen. VIII.
Del. Westm., 22 May.— P.S. Pat. p. 12
m. 25.
71. Wm. Wogan, gentleman usher.
Lease of the islands called Stokeholme,
Myddelholme and Skalmey and the water-
mill called Camros Mylle, in the com-
mote or lordship of Haverford, South
Wales; also the manors or lordships of
Escoid and Guynyoneth, co. Cardigan,
8. Wales ; for 21 years. Westm., 17 May
36 Hen. VIII. Del. Westm.. 22 May.—
P.S. Pat . p.^.8, m. 12.
72. Sir John Williams, master of the
Jewels. Licence to retain ten persons in
his livery besides his household servants
and those under him in his offices.
Westm., 6 May 36 Hen. VIII. Del.
Westm., 22 May.— P.S. Pat. p. 18, m.
13. In Knylixh.
73. Humph. Jurdane Lease of the
manor of Brekles in Grymston, Norf.. for
21 years. Westm., 22 May. Pat. 36
Hen. VIII., p. 19, m. 4.
86 HENllV VIII.
1544.
74. Nich. Oirlyngton. Grant, in fee,
f.-r :i'.MW. 4*. M.. of the rectory of Rcisby,
Line., Thi>rni-hi<l»if won.; and " Icz
Hayes " at the western end of a certain
barn belonging to Iteishy grange and
leased with the rectory to Hie Kriston ;
the rectory of Seal bye, Line., in tenure
of Win. Tyrwytt — Thorneholme ; lands in
Roxby, Line., called Roxby Holmes, in
tenure of Sir Wm. Turwytt and Thos.
I'orUn^toii /;. n-lif nioii . \\>rk*. ; and
the rectory of Roxeby. Line., in tenure of
Wilson, elk., and Robert Dowghty —
/>r.i.r,-/>rior;/, Yorkt. Westm.. 18 May 36
Hen. Mil. ltd. Westm., 22 May.-P.S.
I'nt. i>. 12, in. •.>'.!.
75. John Oenyns, groom of the Privy
Chamber. Annuity of 10 mks. out of
Huntingdon manor. Vorks., which
belonged to Wilfrid Home. dec., and is
in the Kind's hands by the minority of
Sctii Home. s. and h. of the said Wilfrid ;
with wardship and marriage of the heir.
WeHtm., 18 May 30 lien. VIII. Del.
Westm . ±i May.— P.8. Pat. p. 27, m. 17.
76. William Clerc. Grant, for 1601.,
of the reversion and rent reserved upon a
21 years' lease. 20 March 28 Hen. VIII.,
to John Drewe of Bristol, of the late
priory of Mynchynbarowe, Soms., at
101*. s,/. icnt. Also grant of the said
late priory with its demesne lands and a
wood of Uac. called Mynchynbarowe
Grove, the manor, the rectory and
advowson of the vicarage of Mynchyn-
barowe. Westm., 14 May 36 flen. VIII.
Del. Westm., 22 May.— P.8. Pat. p.
•21. HI. -_M.
77. Sir Anthony Kyngeuton, the
King's servant. Grant <for his services)
of the late abbey of FUuley. Glouc., with
its lordships, manors and granges of
Flnxley, Howie. Goodriche, Glymperwell
altn* Clyinperwell, Walmore, Blecheden,
Arlyngham, Le Monken, Rewardyn, New-
liiinl. 1'arva Dean, Newenham, Pulton and
Dyinmok, Glouc., and lordship and manor
of llochclbury ^oms., and all possessions
of the said abbey in Flaxley. Howse,
Hi-wli?, Goodriche. Weston, Glymperwell,
Walmore, Northwoode, Adcett. Cbaxhill,
Clcve. Klmyngtm. B'-rsrlt-y, I>enny,
M\ nstenvorth, Gloucester, Blecheden,
Arlinglmin. I A: Monken, Rewarden. New-
land, Parva Dean. Newenham. Pulton,
and Dyinmok, G.ouc.. in the county of the
city of Gloucester and in Rochclbury.
Soms. ; all which premises were lately
granted to the said Sir Anthony in fee anil
have been by him given back into the
King's hands. Westm.. 14 May 36 Hen.
VI II. /»-/. Westm.. 22 May. - P.S.
I'm. p. 127. m. 26.
78. Sir Thomas H<-nna<;e, the King's
servant, and Dame Katharine his wife.
Grant (in exchange for the lordship and
manor of Barton upon (lumber. Line.,
and for 14/. 14*.) of the reversion and
rent reserved upon a Crown lease to Thou.
Hatteclif, of the Household, (blank)
March 28 Hen. VIII., of the late mon.
of ll'rllnirr, I. inc., with its demesne*
(specified), a water mill called Wellowe
mill, and the rectory of St. James'* of
nmesbye, for 21 yean, at rente of
:<•_>/. <>*., 10«.. and 70*. respectively. .Also
grant of the HA id monastery, rectory, Ac.,
and a wood called Brodeley Wood (1U| ac.)
which belonged to Wellowe, lying in
Wei loo, Clee, Grymmesbye, and Heart-
howe. Line.; the advowson of the vicarage
of St. James's, Grymmesbye ; the lord-
ships and manors of Welloo and Clee
<ili<i<i Wyllesbye. and the lands of many
tenants (named) in Welloo and Grym-
mcsbye; lands (specified and tenants
named) in Humberston.Welloo, Scarthowe
and Clee alia* Willesbye ; and all
possessions of Wellowe mon. in these
places except the rectory of Clee. AJso
grant of the lordship and manor of
Syxhill, Line., with lands i specified and
many tenants named) in Syxhill, — Syrhill
priory.
A\so grant to the said Sir Thomas of
lands called Fauxflete, Thornton Houses
and Thornton Lands, in tenure of Wm.-
Hothom in Blaketoft, Yorks., and other
lands (specified and tenants named) in
Swyneflete, Snathe, Scawlbye, Neweton,
and Blaketoft, Yorks., and the lordships
and manors of Fauxflete and Thornton
Houses in Blaketoft, — Thornton mon.,
Line.
To hold the premises which belonged
to Wellowe and Sixhill in tail male to
the said Sir Thomas with remainder to
John Hennoge. his brother, and his heirs
male ; and those which belonged to
Thornton to the said Sir Thomas in fee.
Wi*tm., 10 May 36 Hen VIII. Del.
Westm., 22 May.-P.S. Pat. p. 27, w.34.
79. Town of Towcester. Ntht. Grant,
to the bailiff, men and inhabitants, of two
fairs to be held there annually on the
days of S3. Philip and John and of St.
Luke. Westm.. 6 May 36 Hen. VI II.
/V/. Westm., 23 May.— P.S. Pat. p. 18,
m. 13.
80. John Podage, of Rodmersham,
Kent, and Lewis Davye. of London, baker.
Grant, for 3502. 3*., to the said Podage. in
fee. of the rectory and advowson of the
vicarage of Rodmersham. a fulling mill
in Sittingbourne and a cottage in Milton
in his tenure, — precrptnry of n'fttprckam
and St. -foli n't of Jeru*altm ; and a
messuage in tenure of John Norton in
Reynbam, Kent, — Ledtt prior//. ^
Also grant to John Podage and Lewis
Pavie and Joan his wife, in fee to the said
Lewis, of a messuage and bakehouse in
tenure of the said Lewis, in the parish of
St. Gabriel in Fanchurche Street.
.War// Urm-if mon. Westm., 14 May
36 lien. Mil ltd. Westm.. 23 May.—
P.S. Pat. p. 19, m. 9.
380
36 HENRY VIII.
1544.
610.
GRANTS IN MAY, 1544 — cont.
81. Nic. Mynne. To be auditor of
the exchange, coinage and mint of gold
and silver coin and bullion within the
Tower of London, with 40 mks. a year for
himself, and 10 mks. for a clerk under
him, from the feast of .Annunciation last,
on surrender of pat. 29 Jan. 84 Hen.
VIII., granting him the office of keeper
and auditor of the exchange and mint in
the Tower. Westm.. 19 May 36 Hen.
VIII. Del. Westm., 23 May.- P.S. Pat.
p. 27, /«, 19.
82. John Baker and Edmund Daniell.
Grant, in fee to the said John, for 1,286Z.
17«. 10J., of the manor of Dowleton,
Devon, and a water mill in Dowleton,
the manor of Baylisford and the water
mill of Hurbernesford, Devon, and the
manor of Langtre, Devon, — Henry
Marquis of Exeter, attainted ; the manor
of Uplyme, Devon, — Glastonbury won.,
Sows. ; the tenement, &c., in the parish
of St. Thomas beside Exeter, Devon, and
in Brussheford, Soins., in tenure of John
Forde and John Combe, respectively, —
Henry Marquis of Exeter ; and all appur-
tenances of the said manors in Dowleton,
Baylisford. Knyghton, Maneton, Otehaye,
Hurbarnesford, Rydeston, Brodeshalle,
Pethorne, Torsley, Legh, Wassebourne,
Yalderborne, Samwell Forde. Kinges
Beare, Duddebroke, Langtre, Uplyme and
Exeter and in Knightcote. Soms. ; and
the advowsons of the churches of
Dowleton, Langtre and Uplyme, Devon.
Also woods (names, extent and ienants
given; in Dowleton and Dowland, in
Baylesford within Herberton parish, in
Knightney Hethefeld in Hennock parish
and in Langtre, — Marquis of Exeter; and
in Uplyme — Glastonbury. Except all
other advowsons not named. Westm.,
13 May 3(i Hen. VIII. Del. Westm.,
23 May.— P.S. (Injured.) Pat. p. 27,
HI. 13.
83. Stephen Vaughan and John
Gruffith aliat Vaughan. Grant in sur-
vivorship, of the office of clerk in Chancery
of all confirmations, licences and faculties ;
on surrender of pat.. 10 April, 25 Henry
VIII.. granting the office to the said
Stephen alone, in pursuance of the Act of
25 Hen. VIII. concerning bulls from
Rome. Westm., 12 May 36 Henry VIII.
Del. Westm , 23 May.— P.S. Pat. p. 12,
HI. 22. Rymer, XV., 26.
84. James Stamford, yeoman of the
chamber of Queen Katharine. Grant for
life of a moiety of the rectory of Godstowe
alia* Wokkamstede, Surr., which belonged
to Lesonnes mon., Kent, in the King's
gift by the death of George Taylor, and
in the King's hands by the attainder of
Thomas cardinal of York. Westm., 22
May 36 Hen. VIII. Del. Westm., 24 May.
—P.S. Pat. p. 2, m. 6.
85. William Skevyugton, kinsman
and heir male of Sir Win. Skevyngtoii.
Exemplification of letters patent of
7 March 13 Hen. VIII. granting to Sir
Wm. Skevyngton and the heirs male of
his body the manor of Dathehurst, Kent,
which belonged to Edward duke of
Buckingham. Westm., 24 May. Pat.
36 Hen. VIII., p. 8, in.l.
86. Hugh Davy yeoman of the
Guard. Lease of a mansion and close
called .e Courte close within the manor
of Salwarp, Wore. ; for 21 years, from
Mich next. Del. Westm., 24 May,
36 Hen. VIII.— S.B. (Siyned by Daunce,
Southwell and Moyle). Pat. p. 12, m. 21.
87. John Browne. Annuity of 18Z.
6s. 8d., for life, from the feast of Annuncia-
tion last, on his renunciation of the office
of warden of the Mint within the Tower
of London. Westm. ,18 May 36 Hen. VIII.
Del. Westm., 24 May.— P.S. Pat. p. 21,
HI. 18.
88. John Whyte, the King's servant.
Fiat for his appointment as controller of
customs in the port of Bridgewater, Soms.
Del. Westm., 24 May 36 Hen. VIII.
(Signed by Norfolk as treasurer of
England, with certificate by Alex. Chap-
man that surety is found in the
Exchequer.)
89. David Bryane, of Lincoln, sur-
geon. Pardon for the murder of Chr.
Skayffe ; with restoration of goods.
Westm.. 20 May 36 Hen. VIII. Del.
Westm. , 24 May.— P.S. Pat. p. 12, m. 21.
90. Philip Hobby, the King's servant.
Grant, in fee, for 322Z. 19s. 6<L, of the
reversion of lands granted by pat. 19
March 31 Hen. VIII. to him and Dame
Elizabeth his wife and the heirs of their
bodies, viz., the manor of Offenham and
lands called Powden in Churchehony-
bourne parish, with certain fields, &c.
(named), there, — Ecesham mon. Also
grant of the said manor and lands, &c.
Westm., 14 May 36 Hen. VIII. Del.
Westm.. 25 May.— P.S. Pat. p. 22, HI. 2.
91. Thos. Cawerden, gentleman of
the Privy Chamber. Grant, in fee, for his
services, of the late collegiate church of
St. Peter of Lyngfeld, Surr., commonly
called Lyngfeld College, the manor of
Heksted, Surr., the rectory and advowson
of the vicarage of Lyngfeld, the lordship
or manor of Byllesherst, Surr.. lands in
Tattisfeld, Surr., an inn called le Grene
Dragon in St. Saviour's parish. South-
wark, Surr., the lordship or manor of
Squyres, Kent, lands called Paynters,
Lotte and Forles. in Westram, Kent,
Colle Aleyns in Cowden, Kent, the lord-
ships and manors of Periton and Broke,
HKNItV VIII.
1511.
t, tbo lordship or manor of Hothlegh,
Son. mi. I Kent and Lamberherst, Kusa.
uiul Kent, all which premises l.< longed to
frlil eo liege ; witR all other posses*
• i>( the»aid college lately stir rendered
liy Kdw. CU!|M p. r. elk.. LL. I)., nui-t. i of
the said college, and his brethren, -''.
April3'i Urn. Mil.
Also uriint to the said Thomas and
Elisabeth, his wife, in fee to the said
Thomas, of the manor or farm of Hex-
stalled with appuitenunceH in Blech-
ynglye, Surr.. which talonged to Sir Xio.
Carewe attainted. W.stm., -JO May 3»'»
Men. VIII. /'-/. We-aui., -.>.r» May.-
I'.S. l',,t /,.-_'* „, |
92. Henry earl of Arundel. Livery
of lands as s. and heir of William earl of
Arundel. dec. Del. 26 May SU Hen. VIII.
— 8.B. (Siinifd iij St. John, Ilijnde and
Seinttr). Pat. ]i. 2, m. 1.
93. Bishopric of Rochester. Intima-
tion to the abp. of Canterbury of the due
election of Hen. Holbeche, S.T.I'., as bp.
of Rochester, upon the translation of
Nic. Hetho to the bpric. of Worcester.
Westiu.. 24 May 36 Hen. VIII. /'./.
a., 2t> May.— P.8. Pat. p. 2. m. 6.
liymer. .VI
ii. Request to the Abp. to proceed to
the investiture. Westm., 27 May. Pat.
1>. 2, m. 6. liymer, XI'. 28.
94. Robt. Hordernc. and Margaret
his wife. Grant, in fee to the said Robert.
for 10HZ. of the reversion of lands grunted
t>)iim for life by pat. 30 June 32 Hen.
VIII., viz., the two late hospitals called
tin- Overspittell house, alitt* Seynt John
KvaiiKelisU-s Spittell house and the Nether
Spittell house, alia* Saynt I*eonerdes
Spittell house, in Bnrkhamstede. Herts,
with their lands (extent given) in Ii.uk
hamstede. N'urthechurche. and Hammel-
hamstede, Herts. Also grant of the
horfpitnls. Ac Westm., 1!' May :tr, Hen.
VIII. ;>,/. Westm., 2« May.— P.8. 1'ut.
95. John Barlowe, elk. To be dean
of Worcester, vice Hen Holbeche. 8.T.P.,
bp. suffragan of Bristol, promoted to the
bpric. of Rochester. Westm.. 23 May 36
Hen. VIII /'./. Westm., 26 May.— P.8.
Pat. p. 12. m. 21.
96. Thomas Aired, the King's ser-
vant. Fiat for his appointment as
collector of custom and subsidy in the
port of Kingston upon Hull. Del. 26
May 36 Hen. VIII. (Signed by Norfolk
as treasurer of England, with certificate
by Chr. More that surety is found in the
Exchequer.)
97. Thomas Brerwood, late of Exeter,
elk., professor of Ecclesiastical law, and
John Croft of Peryn, Cornw., and of
Exeter, chief registrar of John bp. of
Exeter. Pardon, for 100*., of all offences
•gainst the statute of provisow and the
statute aguiriHt maintaining the Bp. of
Koine's authority, upon whii-h Win. Body,
<>f London -u.-.l thi-iii in Hilary t«nu
last, for :i (MM)/, and for v.hi.-h they are in
• ly of the KIII^'M marahal. With
reHtor.iiM.ii nf ^»K|S. Wentni., 96 May
:», Hen. VIII. Itfl. \Vestm.. 27 M»y.—
I' - I'nt. ;;. 2, w. 5.
98. John Barnardeston. of Cotes
Manila Line. Grant, in fee, for IVU. 8t.
lOjf/ , of the rectory of Rybye. Line., now
in his tenure — HV//o mon. ; with the
advowKon of the vicarage Westm , 23
May SB Hen VIII. Dtl. Westm.. 27
May.— P.8. Pat . p. 12, m. 23.
99. Thos. Audeley, of St. Ives. Hunts,
and Elizabeth his wife. Grant, in tail
male, for his services, of the late priory
or cell of St. Ives. Hunts, which belonged
to Ramsey mon., and certain specified
lands, osiers and fishings in St. Ives, the
rectory, advowson of the vicarage, tithe
barn, and certain tithes of St. Ives, the
farm called Weken. and lands specified
in tenure of Leonard Hetherington in
Woodhurst, Hants, and woods called
Okcley wood (8 ac. ) in St. Ives and
Woldhurst (Ii ac.), all which belonged to
the said priory Westm.. 22 May 36 Hen.
VIII. Del. Westm, 27 May.— P.S. Pat.
p. 21, m 21.
100. Roger Williams. Grant, in fee,
for 16HJ. Ht. M.. of the late priory of Uske,
MOM m., with lands specified (and tenants
named > within the lordship of Uske,
in the parishes of Llanllowell, Llangevey.
Llanbadog, Uske. Llangonn and Trovstre,
all which belonged to Uske priory ; lands
(boundaries given* in Dyvinyok parish
within the lordship of Breknok, in tenure
of David ap Jevan Day, elk., which
belonged to Breknok priory ; lands called
l-k.ir Berveth, within Crykereth Grange,
•HP of David Naish, which belonged
to Whitlnnd mon., Carm. ; lands called
Priors Lande in Kelveden, Essex, in
tenure of Robt. Ballarde, which belonged
to Waltham Holy Cross mon. Westm.,
Ill May :H1 Hen. VIII. Del. Westm., 27
May.— P.S. Pat.j>. 21. m. 37.
101. Robt. Brokke, elk. To be dean
of the college of Burton upon Trent, rice
Win. Edes. elk., dec. Westm., 21 May 86
HIM. Mil. Itfl. Westm.. 28 May.— i»A
Pat. p. 7. t». M.
102. Sir Edmund Pekham, the King's
servant. To be treasurer of the exchange,
coinage and mint within the Tower of
London, having the house of the late
master of the mint there and 200J. a year.
Westm., 19 May. 86 Henry VIII. Dtl.
Westm., 88 May. -P.S. Pal. p. 21, m.
20.
103. Robt. Wingfeld, one of the
King's auditors. Lease of the lodge and
382
36 HENRY VIII.
1544.
610.
GEANTS IN MAY, 1544 — cont.
park of Torpell, Ntht.. lately disparked,
and lands (specified and tenants named •
of the manor of Torpell in Ufford and
Helpiston, Ntht., which belonged to Henry
late duke of Richmond and Somerset ;
for 21 years- Westm., 27 May, 36 Hen.
VIII. Del. Westm., 28 May— P.S. Pat.
p. 28, HJ. 7. (dated 27 May).
104. John Botz, the King's servant.
Licence to export 1,000 sacks of wool from
the ports of London, Southampton or
Sandwich, to be carried beyond the Straits
of Marok, paying for custom only 5 mks
st. per sack and for Calais money 8d. a
sack, at the end of four years from the
date of shipment. Westm., 26 May,
36 Hen. VIII. Del. Westm., 29 May.—
P.S. Pat. p. 10, m. 29.
105. Nic. Ellys, mason, for his
services at the King's palace and manor
of Westminster. Fee of Sd. st. a day.
Westm., 26 May 36 Hen. VIII. Del.
Westm., 29 May.— P.S. Pat. p. 21,
m. 22.
106. Hie. Taverner, the King's ser-
vant. Grant, in fee, for 93Z. 12«., of the
reversion of lands granted by pat. 1 June
30 Hen. VIII. to Ralph Annesley for life,
viz., messuages, Ac., called Hertington in
Kyngeston and Prystes in Shene. and
the meadow called Keyo Mede and
16 ac. of pasture in Keyo, Surr , — Mertun
priory. Also grant of the said lands
called Hertyngton in Kyngeston, Pristes
alia* Merton Landes in Shene, alias West
Shene, alias Richemond, and meadow and
pasture in Keyo. Westm., 28 May 36
Hen. VIII. Del. Westm., 30 May.— P.S.
Pat. p. 2, m. 3.
107. Henry Fellowe, whom the King
names Guisnes pursuivant. Fee of Sd.
st. a day for his exercise of that office,
from 6 Oct. last. Westm., 26 May,
36 Hen. VIII. Del. Westm., 30 May.—
P.S. Pat. p. 7, m. 15.
108. William Flowre alias Guysnes
pursuivant. To be Rougecroix pursuivant,
with lOi. a year from the Annunciation of
St. Mary in 34 Hen. VIII., and all
advantages enjoyed by Justinian Barker,
dec. Westm., 26 May, 36 Hen. VIII.
Del. Westm., 30 May.— P.S. Pat. p. 7,
iw. 15.
109. Sir Edm. Mervyn. a justice of
King's Bench. Grant, in fee, for 3271.
11«. 8d., of the late abbey of Durforde
alinx Durford, Suss, .with certain its lands
(specified) in Herting and Rowgatte,
Suss., and Petersfeld, Hants, a tenement
called Hethehouse in Petersfeld. Hants,
and lands leased with it to the said Sir
Edm., and woods called Durforde Wood
(65 ac.), lez Shrubbes (8 ac.), parcel of
Durforde heath and Westherting heath,
all which belonged to the said abbey.
Westm.. 27 May 36 Hen. VIII. Del.
Westm., 30 May.— P.S. Pat. p. 19, m. 8.
110. Thos. Ware, the King's servant.
To be chief joiner of the King's works in
England, with 12d. a day. Also to be
chief joiner within the Tower of London,
with 12</. a day, in reversion after John
Rypley. who holds that office by pat
12 Sept. 17 Hen. VIII. Westm.. 25 May
30 Hen. VIII. Del. Westm., 30 May.—
P.S. Pat. p. 21, m. 18.
111. Sir Ric. Riche, chancellor of
Augmentations. Lease of the manor of
Newport Pound, Essex, parcel of the
Duchy of Cornwall and in the King's
hands by the minority of Edward Prince
of England; for 21 years. Westm.
28 May 36 Hen. VIII. Del. Westm ,
30 May.— P.S. Pat: p. 21, m. 19.
112. Sir John Raynsford. Lease of
the herbage and pannage of the parks of
Grynsted and Wylegh, Essex, which
belonged to Thos. earl of Essex, attainted,
except pasture for certain horses, &c.,
therein granted to him for life by Col-
chester abbey, 8 Oct. 9 Hen. VIII. ; for
21 years. Del. Westm., 30 May (year
omitted;. — S.B. (Signed by Daunce and
Southwell). Pat. p. 21, m. 19.
113. John Barwike, of Eston, Wilts.
Grant, in fee, for 513Z. 16«. 3d., of the
reversion of lands which were granted to
Robert Seymour, for life, by pat. 8 Sept.
31 Hen. VIII., viz. the late priory of
Ederos alias Ivechurche, Wilts, and the
manors of Ederos alias Ivechurche and
Alwardbury, and the reversion of several
parcels of the premises (specified) leased
to several persons named. Also grant of
all the premises, which belonged to
Ederos • and of the manor of Northwin-
terbourue, Wilts, and tithes in Wodehill
in Pypardisclif parish, and Rockeley
Templanorum (.sic) in Presshute parish,
Wilts, — Ambresbury mon. Westm., 19
May 36 Hen. VIII. Del. Westm., 30
May.— P.S. Pat. p. 21, m. 35.
114. John Tasburgh and Nic. Savell.
Grant, to Tasburgh, in fee, for 987i. 15s.
Id., of the manor of Flyxton, Suff.,
certain lands (specified and tenants
named, including the demesne lands of
Flixton priory) in Flixton, the rectory and
the advowson of the vicarage of Flixton,
the manor of Southelmeham, Suff., with
appurtenances of these manors in the
parishes of St. Peter, St. Michael, St.
Margaret and St. George in Southelme-
ham and Flixton, and nine small woods
(names and extents given) in these
parishes, — Flixton priory. Except other
advowsons and except bells and lead upon
buildings within the site of the priory.
36 HENRY Mil.
ir.n.
Also grant to John Tasburgh and Nio.
Savell, in fee to the said Nic., of the late
l>ri.>ii/ ,,i' A"f/rA/.)/,. Yi-rki.. in tenure of
Thos. Savi-ll, with its demesne Ian. I
• tir.li mill eertuin wo
lead ami ad \owsonti. Westm., •_',
30 ll.-n. Mil. l>,l. Westm., 31 May.—
P.8. I'.il. p. 7, w.
llfi. Win. But. Licence to export
f»00 long woollen dot)
Mav :;t; II,.,. \m. /,./. \Vt-t..,. :il
May.— P.8. Pat.p. 21 in. 14. In H
116 Licences to alienate lands': —
Sir Itolit. K\rkeli-un to Hobt. Trnppys,
of London, goldsmith. Ten«>mentH. Ac..
in iVnU-rost I .HIM- in the parish of St.
Nicholas and Charterhouse I .ane in Saynt
Nicholas FlcsBheshiimblefl, London, leased
to Hie Warner. (1st.) /'. 19, m. 17.
Kdw. KlryiiKton and Humph. UtlHfflf,
to Hie. WilloiiKhby. Messuage, Ac..
in Normanton alinn Normanton upon
Sore. Notts, in tenure of John Holton,
— Durham ntoii. (1st.) P. 2i». Hi. 3.
John Karl of Oxford to John Cristemas,
Humph. Coles. Wm. Button and Robt.
Hyat. to the use of John Lucas and his
heirs an. I assigns. Lordship and manor
and farm of Fowleswykeu/i<i«Fulleswike,
Wilts. - -Mnline*lntry mow.; lordship and
manor and the advowson of the rectory of
Huvshe Champflour, Soms., — Hrnnj
iiiiininu of Exeter, attainted; certain
fields and gardens specified (and tenants
named) in Colchester, Essex, lately in
tenure of Wm. Tey, — St. John1* mon..
Colchtittfr; the lordship and manor of
Mileende alia* Mileende Hall. Essex, — St.
Ox///,,'* ; with its appurtenances in Mile-
ende beside Colchester ; and the advow-
son of the rectory of Mogna Horkesley,
Essex. :5rd.i /•'. 13. ,„. 17.
The same to John Hither, John
Ci ist«-mas and John Seman, to the use of
John Hither and his heirs and assign-.
Messuage called Abbottes Lawforde,
Essex, and lands leased with it in
Lawforde, — St. John'* num., CuL-liettfr.
(3rd.) II,.
Griffin Leyson to Jos. Crofte and Wm.
Awler. to the use of the said Griffin and
Jocosa Gamage, widow, whom he intends
to marry, with remainder to the heirs of
their bodies and in default, to the right
heirs of the said Griffin. Two mills in
St. Peter's parish. Carmerden. in tenure
of Sir Wm. Thomas, — Carmerden priory;
and the house and site of the said priory
and certain of its lands (specified) there
in St. Peter's parish. (3rd.) /'. 13. m. 18.
Thos Myldemaye, sen., of Chelmes-
ford Essex, and Thos. Myldemaye. jun..
his son and heir apparent, to Walter
Myldemaye. another son of the said Thos.
Myldemaye, sen. Tenements, &c
(specified and tenants named), in Chel-
mysford. KUingetptttell priory, London.
(3rd.) P.M.,,,. 17.
\\ m. and Fras. Sheldon to Wm Morren,
Wm. Morres. jun.. and Itic. .Morre«,
in fee. to the two latter. Three messuage*.
m Armyscote, Wore, in tenure of Hie.
Hannys and John Gil bard, parcel of Tad-
lyngton aliat Talton manor — Kretham
IIIOH. (3rd ) /'. ti.",, m. 49.
Ni.-h. Bacon, solicitor of Augmentations,
and Thomas Skypwithe to Lord Chancellor
\Vrioth.-li-y. Advowsons of the rectory
of Hverley, Wilts,— -Whtncell. llantt ; and
of the rectorj- of Ichen Abbatis, Hants,
— SI. Mary'* Winchettrr. (5th.) P. 25,
in. 47.
Francis Cave to Sir John Villers.
Messuage. Ac., in Rotherby parish,
Leic., with lands < specified) there in
tenure of the said Sir John,— Chaeombe
prionj, Ntht. (6th. i P. 13, m. 18.
John earl of Oxford to Hie. Duke.
Island c Ailed Brounkesey. Dors., — Cerne
mon. (6th.) P. 13. w. 19.
The same to Sir Thos. Arandell and
Bic. Zouche. Chief messuage and farm
of StalTenlell. Soms., in tenure of Nich.
Fitzjames. with lands (named) and a
wood called Priours Woode (120 ac.) in
StafTerdell. — Taunton priory. (6th. > Ib.
John Cokkes. salter. of London to
Wm. Crowche. Messuage, Ac., in tenure
of Agnes Kencott, widow, and lands
specified in tenure of Hen. Dawkes, in
Worle parish. Som*.. and a cottage, etc.
in Blagdon or Blackdon, Soms , in tenure
of Walter Bathe, — Templecombt preceptcry
and St. John't of Jrnualtm. Oth.i
P. 18, wi. 39.
Sir William Willoughby to John and
Hoger Hoser. Manor of Bromvyles in
Hacheston. Parham and Eston, Snff.
(Cth.) P. M. m. 8.
Sir Geoffrey Poole and Constance his
wife to Sir Thos. Moyle. Manor of
Grandsomys alia* Grandisoues, Kent, and
an annual rent called Graundsomys Hent
<//i<;.. Grand ysones Hent, or parcel thereof,
which belonged to Margaret Countess of
Salisbury, attained, out of lands in Dert-
ford. Stone, Wylmyngton, Crayford alia*
1 1 ir.l. Chesylhurst and Sutton at Howe,
Kent, and all lands which belonged to the
said countess in those places. (6th. ) P.
49.
Ambrose Beokwith to Wm. Percy and
Thos. Saltemershe to be regranted to the
said Ambrose and Elizabeth his wife and
the heirs of their bodies with remainder,
in default, to the right heirs of the said
Ambrose. House and site of the late
nunnery of Handale alia* Gryndale,
. and certain lands (names and
extents given) there; a water-mill in
Handale, and a close called Lightfote
• All are dated at Westm. In this abstract the day of the month appears in paren-
thesis before the reference to part and membrane of the Patent Holl of SO Hen. VIII.
884
36 HENEY VIII.
1544.
610.
GRANTS IN MAY, 1544 — cont.
Felde, in tenure of Cecilia Boyngton, in
Rowesby Scalyng, Yorks., — Hainlale ; the
moiety of a meadow called Mykyll Yng
in Handalc, — prior ij of Groniount alia*
GrandeiHomit ; a close called lloscrot'te in
Leverton and Loftehouse in tenure of
Halph Duke and Thos. Franke, rector
of Loftehouse. — Gisborne IIIOH. (7th.)
P. 15, in. 20.
Barth. Pygott to Sir John Williams.
Pardon to Williams for the acquisition
from Pygott, without licence, of the manor
of Chalkford, Oxon, and lands (names
and extents given) lately leased to Robt.
Heyster in Chalkford and Kyngeston.
Oxon, and all appurtenances of the said
manor in Chalkford, Kyngeston Blunt
and Aston Bo want, Oxon, a messuage, &c.,
called Our Ladyes House in Wyghtharn,
Berks, and a meadow called Scortham
there (except the cottage and garden
called Grigges in Aston Rowant and cer-
tain lands, named, there). (7th.) P. 15,
m. 2(5.
The same to Wm. Byrt. Pardon to
Byrt for the acquisition from Pygott,
without licence, of the manor of Ikford
alias Magna Ikford, Bucks, pasture called
Edgecrofte there, and a messuage, &c.,
in Church Ikford and another in Parva
Biford lately leased to Isabella Broden-
ham, widow. (7th.) P. 17, wi. 22.
John Smyth to Wm. Sparowe. Pasture
late in tenure of John Smyth in le
Nonnes Felde in Ovesdem. Suff. (8th.)
P. 19, HI. 26.
John Wade and Thos. Gregorie to
Mich. Cameswell. Land called Beche-
wast in Folxhull parish, co. city of
Coventry, in tenure of Mich. Camswell
— Coventry priory • and the commons in
Folxhull and Hasellwood leased with it,
and a wood called Bechewaste Copy (2 ac.)
(8th.) P. 23, m. 29.
Nicholas Mynne, the King's auditor to
lady Elizabeth Fit/william, widow of Sir
George Fitzwilliam. Lands at the end
of Saham park in Saham parish, Norf..
in tenure of Ric. Browne. (8th.) P. 23,
m. 30.
Wm. and Fras. Sheldon to Wm. Barnes.
Site of the manor of Tadlyngton alias
Talton and a water mill, &c., pertaining to
it, in tenure of Gilbert Genettys, and
rent from lands in Tredyngton and
Doscote also pertaining to the said manor
— Eresham man. (8'h.) P. 25, in. G.
Edw. Elryngton and Humph. Metcalf
to Wm. Sherwood and Katharine his wife.
Inn called le Fawcon in le Petycury in the
parish of St. Andrew, Cambridge, in
tenure of Ric. Cockman — Barnewell
priory. (8th.) P. 25. m. 47.
John Abrll to Wm. Nevarde, elk., to
the use of the said John and Eleanor his
wife and the heirs and assigns of the said
John. His part or moiety of the manors
of Fordham Hall alia* Fordyngham
Hall and Archentyne, Essex, and of lands
in Fordham alias Fordyngham. West-
bargholt, Lexden Magna, Stanway,
Copforde, Aldam, Maikes Taye, Magna
Taye, Bures ad Montem, Wethermoun-
forde, Hoikesley Parva and Peldon, and
of the advowson of Fordam church.
(Fth.) P. 13, HI. 19.
Edm. Dethik and Eliz., his wife, to
Thomas Overall. Pardon to Overall for
the acquisition without licence, from
Edm. Dethik and Elizabeth his wife, and
regrant to them and to the heirs of the said
Edmund, of a third part of the manor of
Framesden and of lands in Framesden,
Helmyngham, Wynston, Debenham,
Pitliaugh, Thorpe, Aysshefelde, Soham
Comitis, Crotingham juxta Framesden,
Moneudon, Otley, Clopton and Ipiswiche,
Suff. (9th.) P. 13, •?«. 19.
John Beamount and Hen. Alycok to
John Prior. Toft (position described) in
Haverburgh, Leic., in tenure of Robt.
Astell, — Pratis, Leicestr' ; and the rectory
of Norton, Leic. (the advowson of the
vicarage reserved), — Oulvestonmon. (10th.)
P. 2, m. G.
Ant. Cope to John Burton. Pardon to
Burtonforthe acquisition without licence,
from Cope, of the manor of Braunston,
and lands in Braunston, Langham and
Okeham, Rutl.,— Broke mon. (10th.)
P. 25, in. 3.
Sir Wm. lord Stourton and Eliz., his
wife, and Thos. Fyssher to Wm. Hargyll.
Four messuages, &c., in HarJyngton
Mawndvyle, Soms. (12th.) P. 1, m. 35.
John ap Rice to Ric. Broun and
Dorothy his wife. Two pastures called
Hakkeley and Myntriche lying together
in Bromyordesharnes and within the
parish of Stokelacy, Heref., and 2s. rent
for the tithes of the same, — priory or cell
of St. Cuthlacy near Hereford. (12th.)
P. 5, m. 19.
Nic. Bacon, of London to Henry
Audeley. of London. Rugge rectory,
Herts,— St. Allan's mon. (12th.) P. 7,
HI. 3.
John Foxe, of Berforde, Oxon, to John
Longe of Banbury, Oxon, mercer. Pardon
to Longe for the acquisition without
licence, from Foxe, of lands in Banbury
and Nethroppe, which belonged to John
Cope, of Eydon, Ntht.,and to the late
priory of Wroxton beside Banbury. (12th.)
P. 13, m. 20.
Maurice Denys to Eliz. Statham, widow.
Manor and the chapel of Button Athene,
Kent, late in tenure of Nic. Statham,
mercer, of London, dec., with appurten-
ances in Sutton Athone, Ashe juxta
Kyngesdowne, and Edynbrige, Kent—
St. John's of Jerusalem. (12th.) P. 25,
m. 14.
Edw. Erlyngton (sic) and Humph. Met,
calf, to Ralph Bycardyke, alderman, of
Cambridge. Site, &c , of the late priory
IIKMIY VIII.
B8fi
1541.
of Gilberdines or White Canons in or near
Cambridge <12thi I'. •>:> . ,„. 48.
Bic. Morysyn to Thos. Wylde. Hour e,
Ac., of the late preceptory or hospital «i
St. Wulstan, Wore., with fund
and tenants named in Worcester, which
belonged to it. i 1'Jth /'. IT.
Walter Smyth to Thos. Fr«-n,-!..- II. n
Kenwyll uiul Martin liogrtt. to the useof
the said Walter for life and afterwards to
the ase of Barnard Smyth, son of the said
Walter, and his heirs male, with
remainder to the right heira of the said
Walter. Site, etc., of Totnes priory,
Devon, a meadow and mansion in Darl-
ington and Totnes, and lands called le
Strete in Totnes, which belonged to the
priory. (13lh.) P. 3, m. 29.
John Prowse to Ric. Saverye. Five
closes in Gorston in the parish of Totnes,
Devon, one of them called Wynmyll
Downe,— Totnet priory. (13th.) P. 3
m. 29.
James Leveson, merchant of the Staple,
to John Mackeworth. Manor and farm
of Button in Sutton parish, Salop, —
Wrnlocke pricry ; with lands in Sutton
and Colneham leased with the said manor
to Wm. and Thus. Prowde, and two
watermills in Sutton, in tenure of Bic.
Oseley. (13th.) P. 13. m. 20.
Sir Wm. Hussey to Edmund Molyneux,
serjeant at law. Pasture called Drynk-
shawe, Line., granted to him by the King
by the name of the pasture in Brynke.
Yorks.. called Drynkcshawe,— licrall
priori/. (Hth.i P. 13 . m. 20.
John Staveley to Wm. Stroll, y and
Thos. Lowe in survivorship. Manor or
lordship of Lyndbye, Notts, on con-
dition that they shall lease it to
the said John and Constance his wife, in
survivorship, with remainder to Thomas
Staveley s. and heir apparent of the said
John. (Uth.) /'. 13. m. 20.
Thos. Sheldon and Laur. Poyner to
Wm. Chese. Lands (named and des-
cribed) in Asteley, Salop, and within
the manor of Asteley Brugge, leased to
Hose Chese, widow, Wm. Chese, her son,
and Joan his wife, and in Nordeley nlin*
Northeley, Salop, in tenure of Hugh
Webbe aliat Walker. (14th.) P. 23,
m. 29.
The same to John Qoldeston, jun ,
one of the sons of Humph. Goldeston.
Lands in Dunvo, Salop, and within the
manor of Asteley Brugge in tenure of
Edw. and Eliz. Harley, and Bic. Chese,
and in Nordeley aliu* Northeley in tenure
of John Webbe aliat Walker and Joan
his wife, and Ilic. Webbe, their son. (14th.)
Ib.
John Hnddelston to John Scott, elk.,
to the use of the said John Huddelston
and Bridget his wife for life, in survivor-
ship. Manor of Darnford or Dernford,
with appurtenances in Sawston, Camb.
(14th.) P. 25, m. 18.
Thos. Pomeryc to Griffin Amereditb.
Manor of ISritlmm and land* in linxhaiii,
Devon (15th.) p. 13, ».
Leonard Chamberleyn to John Barry.
Manor < f Hampton Gayte alia* Han
Gaye, and lands specified (tenant*
named) in Hampton Gaye and Thorpe,
Oxon,— (itnry; and lands in Hampton
'. .lulu.', ,i .Icrifitlnii. ilJth.)
/'. -M. m. 16.
John Leigh, the King's servant, to John
Fyssher. Manors of Hanyngton and
Sutton Scotney. Hants, and all bis
lands in Wonston and Kynges C'lere.
Hants. — Sou tli try kf priory. (15th). P.
25. m. 16.
Thos., Robt and Barth. Burgoyn to
Ric. Burtlett, M.D. Manor of Kstcomp-
ton. Berks. — H'htnrell men.. Hantt ; and
manor of Bulhain Berks. — Goryng man..
Ox on ; with its appurtenances in Hulham,
Eugleffeld, Tylehurste, Ufton Migbelles.
Sulhampsted and Burfeld. Berks. <lGth.)
P. 5. m. 7
Ric. Andrewcs and Leonard Chamber-
layne to Sir John Bromc. of Halton, Oxon.
Pardon to Brome for the acquisition,
without licence, from Andrewcs and
Chamberlayne, of the farm and chief
messuage of Forsthill, Oxon, in tenure of
Wm. Wilgo«e,— Chatomlie won., Ktht.
(10th.) /'. 13, m. 21.
John C'roke to the same. Pardon to
Brome for the acquisition from Croke of
lands in Forsthill, Oxon. in Wornall.
Bucks, and in Thomble, Oxon,— Studlty
moii., Oxon. (16th ) P. 13. m. 30.
Leonard Talmage, jun., to John and
Francis Soone. Manor, rectory and
advowson of the vicarage of Wantysden,
Buff. (16th.) P. 35, in. 10.
Sir Henry 1'arker lord Morley to
Clement Newce, mercer, of London.
Manor of Morehall, Herts, — Ucrlon
priory, Surr. (16th ) P. 25, m. 49.
John Cokkes. of London, salter, to
Robt.Manwaryng. Rectory of Why tegate,
Chesb , in tenure of the said Robt.
Manwarynp, and the advowson of the
vicarage of Why tegate, — Vale Royal man.
i ITth.i P. 25, m. 16.
The same to Fulk Dutton. alderman, of
Chester. House and site of the late
White Friars in Chester, with its
possessions tenants named; there. (17th.)
P. 25 TO. 16.
Nic. Bacon, solicitor of Augmentations,
and Thos. Skipwith to John Parke.
Lands in Sparreham beside Bawdeswcll.
in tenure of Fras. Jerbrige,— Walringham
m«»n., \«>r/. ; granted to them 2 May,
36 Hen. VIII. (18th.) P. 7. m. 21.
The same to Sir Ric. Southwell. Field
called Newnnay aliat Wood field beside
Newnney Wood, and the said wood, in
the parish of Ware, Herts, which belonged
to Marg. ConnteM of Salisbury, attainted ;
granted to them 2 May, 36 Hen. VIII.
(18th.) P. 7, in. 21.
21715
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886
36 HENRY VIII.
1541
610.
GRANTS IN MAY, 1544 — cont.
Henry earl of Surrey to Bio. Fulmers-
ton. Manor of Elvendon, Suff. (18th.)
P. 25, m. 1.
Sir Ric. Gresham to John Ampcottys
and Alex. Ampcottys. jun.. his son and
heir apparent. Manor of Thorpe in le
Fallowea, Line., and a pension of 20s. out
of the rectory there, — St. John's of Jeru-
salem and Wylouijhton preceptory ; the
grange in Esthorp-, Lino., in tenure
of Alex. Ampcottys, — Sixhill mon. and
the mon. of Matersey, Notts ; a toft in
Walton alias Welton, Line. , in tenure of
JohnRobynson, — Brodeholme mon., Notts ;
and the advowson of the vicarage of
Thorpe in le Fallowes. (18th.) P. 25,
m. 14.
John earl of Oxford, to Edward earl of
Hertford. Lands specified (tenants
named) in Witham and Westbaron, Soms. .
— Witham priory ; and the advowson of
the prebend of Gillingham, Dors. (19th.)
P. 13, m. 17.
Edw. Elryngton and Humph. Metcalf
to the master or warden, fellows and
scholars of Christ's College in Cam-
bridge. Manor of Dysworth, Leic.,
and rents specified from tenants (named)
there, which are leased to Thos. Grey, —
Langeley priory, Leic. (19th.) P. 19,
m. 15.
James Nedeham, the King's servant, to
Wm. Goodman, of Steple Moredon.
Messuage, &c., in the parish of Steple
Moredon. Camb., and lands in Glyton,
Camb. (20th.) P. 1, m. 15.
John earl of Oxford to Sir Thomas
Arundell and Ric. Zouche. Chief messu-
age and farm of Staff erdell, in tenure of
Nic. Fitz James, in Stafferdell, Soms.,
with lands (named) and a wood
called Priours Woode (120 ac.) there, —
Taunton priory. (20th.) P. 25, m. 12.
Sir Edw.Boughton.of Wohvyche, Kent,
to Edw. Dymmocke. Chief messuage,
&c. ,-in Wolwyche, in tenure of Geo.
Trappes, mercer (boundaries given).
(20th.) P. 25, m. 25.
Thos. Dalston to Ant. Barwys. Chief
messuage called Hyldkyrk Grange, Cumb.,
and four messuages &c. (tenants named)
forming parcel of the same grange, —
Holmecoltrane mon. (20th.) P. 25, m. 29.
John Okeden to Mich. Kyd welly, for
life, with remainder to Peter Kydwelly
and Joan his wife, in fee to the said
Peter. Lands and the moiety of Faccomb
manor in Faccomb, Hants. (21st.) P. 2,
m. 6.
Edw. Skypwith, jun.. and Margaret his
wife, to Sir Robt. Turwitt and Jas.
Joskyn to the use of the said Edw. and
Marg., and their heirs. House and site,
Ac., of the late priory of Nonnecotham.
Line., and its demesne lands specified in
Nonnecotham, Heyburgh, Brokellesbye,
Kelbye, Roxston and Stallingburgh, Line.
(2 1 st.) P. 25, m. 25.
Lord Chancellor Wriothesley to John
Whyte. Manors of Burhunt, Herbert,
Herberlyn and Bury, Hants, — Southwyke
mon. ; granted to him by pat. of 26 Jan.
35 Henry VIII. (21st.) P. 25, m. 47.
Ric. (Jrumbylhome to Gregory Stonynge
and Alice his wife, in fee to the said
Gregory. House and site of the Grey
Friars in Lichefield, Stftff., in tenure of
the said Gregory Stonynge, a water-
course within the said site descending
from a place called Polefurlonge to a
place called le Crucifixe, in tenure of John
Weston, an inn called le Bisshoppes
Lodging or le Great Chamber, and certain
pastures (named) within the said site,
and the churchyard, in tenure of John
Strenger. all which belonged to the said
Grey Friars and were granted to Crum-
bylhome by pat. of 20 May 36 Hen.
VIII. (22nd.) P. 18, m. 41.
The same to John Bradill. House and
lands in Wyswolde in Whalley parish,
Lane., tenant John Lawe, — Whalley;
and lands in Marsden in Colne parish,
Lane., late tenant John Jackson, dec., —
Pontefract, Yorks. ; which premises were
granted to the said Ric. by pat. of 20 May
36 Hen. VIII. (22nd.) P. 25, m. 25.
The same to George Asteley and Win.
his son. Lands in tenure of John Elsweke
and Robt. Leyver in Wytton, within the
parish of Blackburne, Lane.. — Whalley;
granted as above. (22nd.) Ib., in. 26.
The same to John Crumboke. Messu-
age in Wysolde or Wyswolde. Lane., late
in tenure of John Woodd, and other mes-
suiges, &c. (specified and tenants named)
there, — Whalley mon. ; granted as above.
(22nd.) Ib.
The same to Robt. Byrley. Messuage
in Rybchester, Lane., called Kyrden
House, and lands leased with it to the
said Byrley, — Newland preceptor y, Yorks.,
and St. John's of Jerusalem ; granted as
above. (22nd.) Ib.
The same to Thos. Eccles. Moiety of
a close called Fastanffeld in Rybchester,
Lane., in tenure of Robt. Walmersley, —
Newland e preceptory and St. John's of
Jerusalem; granted as above. (22nd.)
Ib.
The same to Sir Ric. Houghton. of Ley,
Lane., the King's servant. Lands (speci-
fied) in Prewton in Amoundernez, Lane.,
in tenure of Agnes Yorke, — Newlande
preceptory and St. John's of Jerusalem ;
granted as above. (22nd.) Ib.,m.27.
The same to John Thrope. Messuage,
&c., in tenure of the said John Throp, in
Huntyngdon within the town of Button,
Lane., — Netrlandc preceptory and St.
John's of Jerusalem ; granted as above.
(22nd.) Ib.
vm.
B8V
1544,
The same to Hie. Haryson. Messuage,
Ac., in tenure of Jas. and Hie. Haryson,
in Huntingdon within the town of
I hitton, LutiC., S'firliiinl \>TI '•</</<>/•»/ ,m,l
St. .lalnt'* nf Jfrtunleiii ; granted au above.
The name to Hen. Mankynholcs.
Messuage. Ac., in MUIH.I.H l.:m.-.. in
tenure of the said Hen. Mankynholes—
I',. HI. a. i. -i mi in. ; granted an above.
i i //... n, •_'-
The aame to Ric. nml Hugh Asshe.
Messuage, Ac. in tenure of Roger Dewhurst
and John Hawurth in Huntyngden within
the town of Dutton. Lar.c., and lands
'specified i in Rybchester. I^anc.. in tenure
of Thos. Dewhurst. — Kttcland preceptory
and St. John'* of Jenualtm; granted as
above. (22nd.) Ib . m. 21).
John Mnyimrd and Margery his wife,
to Kdward Rose and Elizabeth his wife,
in fee to the said Edward. Rectory of
Hoisted, Essex, in tenure of Ric.
Mesenger. and the advowson of the
vicarage there, which belonged to Card
Wolcey. attainted. (22nd.) P. 19. m. 4.
George Owen, M D., to Ric. Fourdc.
Messuage and lands in Garsyngton, Oxon.
(22nd ) P. 20, m. 8.
John Haker and Edmund Danycll to
Thos. Hatche of North Aller, and Louis
I In (.-In- Manor and advowson of the
rectory of Langtre. Devon, granted to
Knker and Danyell by pat. 23 May last.
(21th.) P. l.m.85.
Sir Thos. Cheyne, warden of the
Cinque Ports and treasurer of the House-
hold, to Hobt. Martyn, of Oraveney.
Negdon marsh in Graveney, Kent.
(24th.) P. 5, m. 7.
Nicholas Girlyngton, jun.. to Hen.
Portyngton. Hectory of Heisby, Line..
I'lici'ii, li.'liii,- inmt. ; and three bays at
the west end of a barn pertaining to a
certain grange of Heisby leased with the
said rectory to Rio. Friseen or Fryston ;
the rectory of Heisby («><•). Line., in
tenure of Hie. Wylsuii and Robt. Dough-
tie and the lands in Itoxeby (tic) leased
with it, — Drnxe priory, Yorki.; and the
advowsons of the vicarages of Heisby
and Roxeby. (21th.) P. 2~>. m. 22.
Edw. Elryngton and Humph. Mctcalf
to John Cowper and Margaret his wife.
Site of the manor of Die-hum in Son-
worth, Suss, and Hants, and lands
(specified and tenants named) in tin-
parishes of Byryton and Hartyng, —
Durford priory. «24th ) /'. 25, m .
Edw. Bayllys, of Somerby to Robt.
Browne. House and site of the late
Grey Friars of Beverley, Yorks., and
lands (specified) which belonged to it
there. cMth.» P. 25. m. 2*.
John Haker and Edm. Danyell to John
Soiithcote. All their lands in Knyghton
Hethfelde ulitit Knyghton in Hennocke
n«ri«h, Devon, and in the parish of
Maneton, Devon, perUining to liayles-
forde manor. vfakB b.]..nged to Henry
marquis of Exeter, attainted. <25th.)
/'. IH, m. 42.
Hie. Andrew* K to <'hr. lta.sU.ll. Lands
in t. iniro of the said lUwtcll un<l
f.iinily named* in Wydnam M. .i<l. .within
the lordship of Hasefeld, (il«u<-.. Mt,,.-r
M.il,;-rHt. (25th. i P. 2.r>, m 28.
Robt. Hy ve and Joan his wife to \Viu.
Huiiton, sen., and Win. Hun ton jun.
Messuage, Ac., in Fountmell, Dors.
(2«th.) P. 1. wi. 86.
Sir Thos. Hennage to Simon Gunbj of
Gowle in Marsland, in the parish of
Snathe, Yorks. Messuage. ILC.. late in
tenure of John Pynder and now of John
Penythorncin Swyntletein Marsheland. in
the parish of YVh'itgyfte, Yorks. (2<>th.)
/'. 25, wi. 0.
Edw. lord Clinton to Hobt. Carre.
Pardon to Carre for the acquisition with-
out licence, from Edw. Fenes lord Clyu-
ton and Say, of the manors of Huver-
hohne. Ryskynton and Anwyke, and lands
in Haverholme, Hyskynton. Anwyke,
Morehouse, Lesyngham. Itaniiteywong,
Wolfeld. Northouse Graungc. Woodhoute
Graunge. Northousc Feldcs [and] Wood-
house Fellies, grunted to the said Edw
by pat. of «J Jan. 30 Hen. VIII. (26th.)
/'. 25, MI. 7.
Leonard Chamberleyne to Wm. Ixjve-
lace and Griftin Barton. Ijinds in
tenure of Thos. Hold and many others
named i except the rectory and tithes of
Hurley), a tenement and lands in
Kingham parish, Oxon, which belonged
to Hurley priory, rents and services from
lands in the parish of Hurley and
Shaftysbroke, Herks, in tenure of
Fynes lord Dacre and four others named,
the manor of Esthamsted, Herks. a moiety
of the woods and commons called Grate
Hurley alia* Alsy Chapped or Trynyte
Chappell Woodds within the said manor
or parish of Hurley and reputed as parcel
of the said manor, the rectories of Walton
and Stretley. Herks. and the advowsons
of the vicarages of Lawrence Waltham
and Esthampsted. U7th. . P. 7. m. 20.
The same to John Lovelace. House
and site, &c. of the late priory of Hurley,
Berks..- St. Ptter't mon., Wttt miiuter ;
and the manor of Hurley, in tenure of
Ralph Nnttyng. the advowson of the
vicarage of Hurley, the rectory of Hurley,
in tenure of Wm. Graunt, the watennill
in tenure of Tochery Bolt, the messuage,
Ac., called Lady Place in Hurley, tithes in
Hurley parish called Knolhill Tythe, and
lands there in tenure of John Watton and
many others < named •. also the moiety of
woods in Hurley parish named Create
Thurley Woode or Alsey Chappell Woode
or Trinite Wood, and of all other woods
there. (27th.> P. 25, m. 11.
John Baker and Edm. Danyell to John
Drake of Exinouth, Devon, and John
388
1544.
610.
36 HENRY VIII.
GRANTS IN MAY, 1544 — cont.
Drake of Musburye, Devon. Manor of
Uplyme, Devon, the advowson of the
rectory of Uplyme, a wood called Wulla-
comb Wood (20 ac. ) in tenure of John
Reade and one acre of wood in tenure of
the said John Kede and Bic. Sweyne in
Uplyme parish, — Glastonbnry. (27th.)
P. 18, ;». 41.
John Baker and Edm. Danyell to
Griffin Amerydith. Manor of Dowleton,
Devon, with a watermill in Dowleton
parish, the advowson of Dowleton rectory,
woods called Dowleton Wood (30 ac.),
Smalewoode (5 ac.) and other smaller
woods (occupiers named) in the parish of
Dowleton and Dowlande, Devon, — Henry
Marquis of Exeter, attainted. (28th.) P.
13, m. 21.
Sir John Williams to Thos. Wilkes.
Messuage, &c., in Midleton Cheyneye,
Ntht., in tenure of Bic. Partriche, —
Canons Asshebye. (28th.) P. 13, m. 21.
John Podage. of Bodmersham, Kent, to
Bic. Norton. Messuage, &c., in tenure
of John Norton in Baynham parish,
Kent,— Ledes priory. (28th.) P. 25, m. 2.
Sir Arthur Darcye to John Bell, elk.,
and John Tregonell, in fee to the said
John Bell. Mansion, &c., at the east side
of the Charterhouse churchyard, in the
parish of St. Botolph without Aldergate,
London,— Charterhouse. (28th.) f. 25,
m. 7.
Thos. Myldemaye to James and John
Nedeham. Toft in the parish of Bragrave
next Baldock, Herts, and lands called
Monkes Landes there. (2'Jth.) P. 25. m. 7.
Nic. Girlyngton, jun., to Isabella
Tyrwhyte, widow of Sir Wm. Tyrwhyte,
dec., and Bobert Tyrwhyte their
son, kinsman and heir apparent of
Sir Bobert Tyrwhyte, sen. llectory of
Scalby, Line., — Thorneholme mon. ; lands
called Boxbye Holmes in Boxbye, Line.,
in tenure of Wm. Tyrwhyte and Thos.
Portyngton, — Roche mon.; and the
advowson of Scalbye vicarage. To hold
the said rectory and advowson to the said
Isabella for life, with remainder to Bobt.
Tyrwhyte, in fee, and Boxbye Holmes to
the said Isabella, in fee. (30th.) P. 7,
TO. 21.
[1 June.] 611. NORFOLK to WALLOP.
Hatfield MS. Master Wallop, the " King's pleasure is that with all possible
231, No. 56. diligence ye shall advertise me of such conference and communication as
[Cal. of Cecil ye nave had with the two persons mentioned in the King's last letters sent
unto you." If you have not yet spoken with the last, send me your
discourse after doing so by a trusty servant of your own. " Canterbury,
this Whitsunday."
P.S., in Norfolk's hand: "Ye must advertise me of the last man fro time
to time as ye shall know news fro him." Signed.
P. 1. Flyleaf with address lost. Headed in a later hand: To Sir John
Walloppe.
MSS.,
Pt. i., 174.]
1 June. 612. HERTFORD and Others to the COUNCIL.
Add. MS.
32,655, f. 4.
B. M.
Hamilton
Papers,
n.( No. 252.
Hertford has received their letters of 27 May and appointed a vessel
for the transportation of Sir Thomas Holcroft and the others, Holcroft
being here waiting for John Eogers and the others. Sent Captain Borth-
wike up yesterday with 50cr. reward towards his charges. He would have
been at Court ere this but tarried for certain necessaries, as signified in
Hertford's letters by him. Has eftsoons written to the Wardens of the
Marches to get intelligence out of Scotland. The Council's other letters of
28 May, for no assurance to be given to George Douglas, shall be followed ;
and the 100 horsemen shall be set forward with diligence. As Durham
reported at Hertford's return out of Scotland that the bp. of Catnes was to
repair to the King, Hertford had already written to Wharton to let him go
to Court, and he "passed by" yesterday. The better half of the King's
victuals remains unspent by reason of the delay of the ships in arriving at
:i«i HENRY VIII.
1541.
Tyncmouth and of the victuals found in the town of Leghe. Hertford has
made a view of the remainder and ordered such as is spoilt to be returned
to those who provided it and the rest to be transported to Calais and
London.
Shrewsbury is arrived here, ready at tho King's command. Dernton,
1 June. Si},,,,,! hi, Hertford, Shrewsbury, Tunstall, and Sadler.
P.S. — Enclose letters to Hertford from Lord Euro received this morning.
/'/'. 8. A.1,1. AW./.: 151 I.
2 June. 613. FRENCHMEN in ENGLAND.
H ul. MS.
442. f
13. M.
Soc. of An-
tiq.,
Procl. u. 136.
Proclamation that all Frenchmen not being denizens shall depart
the realm according to a proclamation0 in May last, unless, within 6 days
from this, they enter their names before the Lord Chancellor to be denizens.
Westm., 2 June 86 Hen. VIII.
Modern copy, pp. 2.
2. Another modern copy.
P. 1.
Add. MS.
32,655. f. 7.
B. M.
Hamilton
Papers,
n., No. 25^.
Longleat MS.
Hamilton
Papers,
ii., p. 737.
2 June. 614. HENRY VIII. to LENNOX and GLENCAIRN.
Understanding by their letters and otherwise their conflict with their
adversaries in Scotland, rejoices that it pleased God to give them the over-
hand, as it advances Henry's affairs there and proves them to be men of
courage. Thanks them for their manly onset upon their enemies, and warns
them not to be deluded by those of whose fineness they have had such
experience. Promises aid as they shall deserve it [altered f rum " aid both
in money and otherwise"] .
Draft, />. 1. Kntld. : A mynute of the lettre sente to th'erle of Lynoux,
and Glincarn, ij" Junii 1644.
2 June. 615. HERTFORD to HENRY VIII.
Sends up Lord Maxwell by Sir Ant. Hungerford, this bearer, who
is instructed to suffer Maxwell to speak with no one by the way without his
privity. Maxwell required it to be signified that he much desired to
accompany Henry into France and serve him there. Answered him that he
would percase be content to be taken by Frenchmen, and so work his liberty.
He said, no ; and that he would lay in his son as hostage. Doubtless
Henry considers his plentiful fair words and promises with his facts.
Bearer did good service in the late voyage in Scotland.
Draft. Kmld. : My 1. lettre to the K's Majestie per Sir Ant. Hungerford,
ijdo Junii.
616. ADRIAN DB CROY [COUNT DE ROEULX] to WALLOP.
Some time ngo the commander of Loi/.ons who is of the Emperor's
country of Beaurains and, as a knight of Jerusalem, had the Emperor's
safeguard like others of his Order, on account of their services to him
against tho Turks and Moors, was, taken prisoner by your King's men, with
a chaplain and a farmer (censsisr) having all his property in this town. I
thereupon wrote to Monsr. Ponin, whose answer (enclosed) I find very
strange because I thought that the Emperor's safeguards would be respected
by you as we intended to respect those of the King, as I proved by deliver-
ing to you the Sieur de St. Martin, his brother and servants together with
• No. 5ia.
2 June.
R.O.
390 36 HENRY VIII.
1544.
616. ADRIAN DE CROY [COUNT DE ROEULX] to WALLOP — cont.
a fine hackney which he desired to have back. It is not my fault if any-
thing of his is not recovered, for there were men of all sorts there, Italians
and Spaniards as well as our nation, especially one named Maraud, a subject
of the Emperor, whom I did not apprehend because he said that he was in
your service and who fled before I learnt that you had dismissed him. As
such little things should not come to the ears of our masters, I beg you to
order the commander, &c., to be delivered ; for the knights of Jerusalem are
much commended to the Emperor by their good service against the Turks
and Infidels. St Omer, 2 June. Signed.
French, pp. 2. Add. Endd.: The Great Mr. of Flaundres to Mr.
Wallopp, ij° Junii 1544.
2 June. 617. MAXIMILIAN D'EOMONT [COUNT OF BUEEN] to HENRY VIII.
K. O. Has communicated with Henry's commissaries, and told them that,
to advance Henry's service, he had passed the musters of the footmen of
which he delivered them the rolls. With the horsemen he hopes that
Henry will be well served. Will not fail to be on 20 June at Aire with
Henry's men of war. Mallines, 2 June a° xliiij. Siyned.
French, p. 1. Add.; Au Roy. Sealed. Endd.: Mons. de Buren.
2 June. 618. R. FANE and RICHARD WYNDEBANK to the COUNCIL.
R. O. Found at Aeon the King's coronell, Chr. van Landenburghe, who
took ill that he was there two days before his day and it was three days
after before he heard news from the King or Council. Explained how a
sudden rain so untempered the ways that their carriage could hardly
pass ; and so asked him to deliver a book of his men's names and another of
the charges of the officers and men of war and to make himself ready to
muster. He answered that he would send to the captains to prepare their
rolls, and that on the morrow, being Wyttson Sondaye, they would not
take their oath, but on Monday, which is this 2nd June, he and his
horsemen would be "ready to pass the musters." Demanded a writing of
the estate of himself and his high officers. He answered that for himself
he would refer that to the King's goodness, but would deliver in writing
what his high officers ought to have ; which was delivered 1 June and is
sent herewith. Will " deliver the said officers prest " until they know
the King's pleasure and learn further what they ought to have. He said
that 400 horsemen more than he is charged with had followed him, mostly
gentlemen and well trained in war ; and asked if the King would need them.
Answered that they thought his Majesty was furnished with horsemen. He
said he would entertain them at his own charge until he knew the King's
pleasure. He promises "mountains of gold;" and expert men say that
his men "are a strong company and fair as ever subject brought to serve."
If all are like those they have seen, the King will be well served. Find the
coronell "indifferently reasonable." If advertised that the writers have
"favoured him towards" the Council, he may be more tractable in the
things they came for, " for he looketh to be fed with sugar though the
taste be never the sweeter." He desires speedy answer touching the said
400 horsemen. Aeon, 2 June.
/'..S. — Were about to close this when the Coronell required them to
advertise the King that he secretly knew, out of High Almain, that there
is a great assembly of men and war hourly expected betwixt the duke of
IJrounswycke and the Launsgrave van Hessen.
/'/». 8. Add. /•;»,/,/.: 1544.
HENRY VIII. ;i«u
1511
2 June. 619. PAC.KT and WOTTON to HENRY VIII.
( >n Wednesday hist were sent for by Granvele, to whom they de-
M. 1' ,i\. «..-•_'. iivcreij fae ietterg of the King and the Council ; and Paget said that, being
t to the KinjH-mr, he was commanded first to declare his mission to
( J ran vele, and obtain advice and help in the matter, which consisted in
four points, vi/.., 1, to visit the Emperor on Henry's behalf, 2, to declare
the good success in Scotland, H, the Vrench king's practice by De Lange,
and, 4, Henry's view of the state of their persons and " affairs towards
France." In reply Granvele spoke very honorably of Henry, as his master,
and said the two first of these points declared Henry's affection to the
Emperor, the third showed that he kept his accustomed manner of pro-
ceeding with his friend, " honorably, directly and sincerely," and the fourth
was a tiling he much desired, for both he and the Regent had striven to
refrain the Emperor from this journey ; and he wished he had known so
much a month ago at Chantonney's coming from Henry, whom the Emperor
sent, in consideration of Henry's sickness and trouble from his leg, to
entreat him to refrain from this voyage as he was before entreated by Don
Fernando. After Paget had answered that he know not what Chantonney
did in that behalf, but that the King had considered further the state of the
Emperor's and his persons and the best way to execute the enterprise, and
trusted that the Emperor would like his device. Granvele bade them to a
sumptuous dinner, and, about 3 o'clock, addressed them to the Emperor, by
his son, Do Chantonney.
The Emperor, on receiving Henry's letters and recommendation, asked
heartily how he did, and likewise the Queen, the Prince and his other
children. Paget answered that they all did the better for hearing of the
health of the Emperor and his, and that, as an evidence to the world of
their friendship, Henry had sent him to declare three things, viz. : First
the good success in Scotland, which the Emperor seemed to hear gladly.
Secondly, that, doubtless, he had heard from his ambassador in England
of a present of wine which the French king had sent Henry ; and
now he that brought the wine had returned with letters from the
French king, which, in respect of the amity, Paget was sent to
show, together with the copy of Henry's answer, for although the
letters were written in "such a fine French sort" as to imply
that more had been done by Henry than was done, the Emperor was " not
inexpert of the French practices." t then declared Do Lange's mes-
sages and Henry's answers, and showed the letters. The Emperor laughed
heartily at the j\nt*s? of the French king's letter. Thirdly, Paget said, that
when the Viceroy was with him Henry was determined to go through this
voyage into France, but since, having more deeply weighed the state of
their persons and affairs, ho had devised a better way, with which he
trusted, the Emperor would agree . And here, when Paget meant to
discourse of the matter, the Emperor cut him off, and began to say be
was specially pleased that Henry sent a Councillor to visit him at this time
of assembly, that the world might see the love between them, which he
trusted would ever continue although some men might seek the contrary ;
that he rejoiced to hear of the success in Scotland ; and that he thanked
Henry for dealing so frankly touching DC Lange's practiqut: As for the
French king's letter he would have marvelled had it been otherwise, knowing
"the French king's finesse and his fashion to charge other men with things
which himself deviseth, and to put him at whose hand he should receive a
benefit to invent means for the same." As for Henry's answer, a better
could not be written, and its conclusion, giving advertisements from Scot-
land in return for De Nfoy's nnurtllts out of Piedmont, was indeed giving
392 36 HENEY VIII.
1544.
619. PAGET and WOTTON to HENRY VIII. — cont.
es ; for, although Henry had beaten them so often in Scotland, it was
a novelty to spoil and ruinate the principal city of a realm with so many
towns and villages and come home so far by land with so little loss. To
the third point he answered that he was glad to perceive Henry's courage
giving place to prudence, considering his growing in age and being subject
to disease. He specially commissioned Don Fernando to dissuade Henry
from the journey ; and, lately, hearing of the fever and consequent humor
in Henry's leg, he sent Chantonney, who reported that he found Henry so
determined upon the voyage that he durst not try to dissuade it. Now he
is marvellous glad to see Henry so regard the preservation of his person,
for the journey could not but be dangerous to him. For himself, he is well
and lusty, and ten years younger0 than Henry, and, although not free from
gout, is not troubled with it till towards winter ; and having been so often
dared to fight by the French king, and having come out of Spain, through
Italy and Almain " to enter into his country before his face, as he did
behind my back," has no honorable excuse for tarrying.
In reply Paget (speech quoted) pointed out the inconvenience that would
arise if the Emperor's invasion of France should be checked by his falling
sick of gout or other disease, and, in any case, Henry's device (if he would
hear it) was more honorable and surer ; for, the end of his journey being so
far as Paris, he must count upon lets by the way, tarrying when there, and
no more time against winter than to sack or ransom Paris and return.
What would men say if they saw the Emperor and the king of England,
with such puissant armies, do no more than spoil a town (where indeed they
will not find much, for all that is worth carrying will have been carried
to Orleans and elsewhere for safety) ? What dishonour it would be if no
French towns were taken, when the French king keeps some of the
Emperor's ? Experienced men think that the French king will reply to
invasion by attacking either Henry's or (most likely) the Emperor's
countries. Henry had therefore devised that, instead of going in person
with 42,000, they should send lieutenants with 30,000 or 32,000, who might
go straight to Paris, and do their feats more expeditiously. A great prince
of our time, to invade his enemy (meaning the Emperor's own journey in
Provence) , would needs go himself ; and his presence proved to be a
hindrance, for his army neither went the way they would nor did what
they might have done. And it is more convenable for a lieutenant to spoil
and waste a country ; for whereas this late journey in Scotland is much to
Henry's reputation, if he had gone in person, and returned without taking
and keeping some strengths, men would have thought he had done little.
Henry thought they should send their lieutenants and afterwards come
themselves to the frontiers, himself to Calais and the Emperor to Arthoys,
with the rest of the 42,000, ready to support the others, defend their own
countries and " be doing" with some of the enemy's pieces ; and as for the
French king's menaces the Emperor was discharged, for last year the French
king refused the battle with him.
Used all the reasons in Henry's instructions and such others as they
could devise for the purpose. The Emperor answered that they were
wisely conceived ; but the going to Paris was not only to pillage and ransom,
but rather to draw the people's obedience and support from the enemy, and
as for 30,000 or 32,000 going with the lieutenant, unless each army were
strong enough to encounter the enemy he would destroy first one and then
the other, and then what would the Emperor's countries think of him if,
after receiving so much money of them, -he lay at home and suffered his
* He was only eight years and eight months younger.
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men to perish ? How could he answer the States of the Empire to whom
he had promised to go in person? The French king would li.iv- 12,000 or
1 1,000 Swiss, 7,000 or 8,000 Italians and 8,000 Alnmins, and of his own
adventurers 6,000 or 7,000 good men, in all an tinny of : (0,000 footmen and
a great number of horsemen ; when as their armies would be weak in horse-
men, many of whom would IK- required to escort victuals. Most of Henry's
army would be of one nation, people of sm-h ol>edierice that iiny lieutenant
could rule them, whereas his (the Emperor's) army contained almost a
ilo/.en nations, who hated one another and were so unruly that none hut
himself could rule them, of which he had experience not long ago.
Paget replied that ho thought the Frenchmen could never levy so great
an army or would venture battle, and even if they did so, and defeated the
one army, their loss would be so great that they could not resist the other ;
and as for Englishmen, a great deal fewer than the number he spoke of
would " take upon them to go through France," and he saw not why the
Emperor's should refuse. Was proceeding thus when the Emperor (perhaps
weary of standing, for they hod been together an hour and a half) said he
would think more of it and was ready to give them leave to depart ; so, Paget
left that matter and, as instructed by the Council's letters since his arrival
here, spoke of the ships and men of war in Denmark. The Emperor thanked
him, and said the Danes had indeed 14,000 footmen ready, but he thought
they were now dispersed, for a peace was concluded, wherein Henry is
provided for and also that they shall not aid the Scots against him.
Yesterday Granvele sent for them and said that the Emperor's resolution
had been put in writing, and he prayed Paget and the rest of the King's
Council to support it, for it was prompted by brotherly affection for the
King. The effect of it was that he might not tarry ut home, for he had
promised otherwise to the princes of Germany, and no man could rule his
army, being of so many nations, but himself ; and he heartily desired
Henry not to undertake this long journey nor venture as far as Calais unless
he felt disposed. He would send Mons. Courrier or Courtbaron, otherwise
called Lescuyer Boton, Henry's old acquaintance, jointly with Paget, to entreat
herein ; and he was content that Henry should send 80,000 for the enter-
prise appointed with Donfernando, and the rest of the 42,000 to follow them.
Although the Emperor has not embraced Henry's overture, they have
obtained that Henry's staying at home will be not only with the Emperor's
consent but at his special request, and that only 80,000 need be sent and
the rest added according to " th 'enemy's force, which, for ought that we
can learn is like to be great, whatsoever hath been said."
Tiie Viceroy, with 10,000 footmen and 2,000 horsemen, has besieged
Luxemburg since Tuesday last (revictualling had been stopped a sevennight
before) and now the town has given hostages to yield if not succoured by
Friday next. Barbarossa is departed home, together with Captain Pollino
and the prior de Capes, brother to Pierre Strozzi, and six of the French
galleys. The Turk is here said to have revoked him because of the loss of
a battle against the Sophie ; but, in Italy, his landing at Specia, near
Lukes, is much feared, where Paget has "heard they should receive Italians
to be conveyed into France." Undoubtedly the count of Mirandula had
10,000 Italians for the French party, who took Cassal Maior and an
important fortress called St. D.miian belonging to the d-.ike of Mantua;
and Count IVtilyan with the Bishop of Rome's son, the duke of Castro,
came down as far as Mantua with 5,000 more for the French party. Now
they say that all these 15,000 are dispersed for lack of wages, and that
Castro only accompanied Petilyan "because he hath married his sister."
Spire, 2 June 1544. Xi>nifd.
l'f>. 21. Add. En<ld.
894
36 HENRY VIII.
1544.
3 June.
Hatfield MS.
147. f. G.
[Cal of Cecil
MSS.. Pt. i.,
170.]
620. PRINCESS MARY to LADY HERTFORD.
Has received her letter and thanks her for the desire she has of her
health. "I have byn nothing well as yet these holy dayes ; wh erf ore I
praye you holde me excused that I write not this to you with my hand. I
have delyvered your lettres unto the Quenes grace, who accepted the same
very well. And thus, good Madame, I byd you mooste hertely well to fare.
At Saynt James, the iii day of June.
Your assured frend to my power duryng my lyef
Marye."
ii. KATHARINE PARR to LADY HERTFORD.
Written beneath the preceding : —
" Madam, my lord youre husbandes comyng hyther is not altered, for he
schall come home before the Kynges maiestye take hys journey over the
sees, as it pleasyth hys maiestye to declare to me of late. You may be
ryght asseuryd I wold not have forgotten my promyse to you in a matter
of lesse effect than thys, and so I pray you most hartely to thynke. And
thus, with my very harty commendations to you I ende, wyshing you so
well to fare as I wold myself.
Your asseuryd frend
Kateryn the Quene, K.P."
Endd. : "To my Lady of Hertford.
Q. Katheryne to the La. Hertford."
P. 1.
3 June. 621. WHARTON to HERTFORD.
Longleat MS.
Hamilton
Papers,
n., p. 737.
Received his letters dated Darnton, 1 June, commanding him to revoke
all assurances except to such as deliver hostages to serve the King, and to be
doing annoyance to the King's enemies, beginning with the laird of Johnston,
spying out how the Scots stomach the late proceedings of the King's army
there and other intelligence ; and that he should appoint a convenient
number of horsemen to join the warden of the Middle Marches in burning
Jedworthe, to be at Chipchaise on Sunday next, without showing them the
cause of their going. Has, thereupon, written into Scotland to revoke all
assurances, Robert Maxwell's and others, and appointed this to "be proclaimed
to-morrow in Carlisle market. Never granted assurances biit such as might
stand with Hertford's pleasure, whatever informations may have been made
therein ; and now lets it be known that he will assure no Scottishman
without Hertford's command and without taking hostages. Has cause to
do his utmost for the annoyance of Johnston and other enemies, for at the
burning of Lokertby were slain but two Englishmen, viz., Alex. Apulby,
whom he had preferred to the King's service, and Chr. Wharton, one of his
household. Others of his servants were hurt and taken; but "that
service " was not so hurtful as reported. Serves the King " amongst many
disdainful persons." As to appointing horsemen, not 100 good horsemen
can be taken in Bewcastle daill, Gillisland, Esk and Levin and the barony
of Burghe. Asks whether to try a number out of all who have nags and
geldings in the West Marches. Would to God that Hertford knew "the
state of all these Marches." Received with Hertford's letters one from the
Warden of the Middle Marches desiring some of the best horsemen sent to
Chipchaice on Sunday next ; and would help him as Hertford shall
command.
There are certain Scottishmen in Anerdaill and elsewhere who received
oath to serve the King, as Wharton was commanded, whom he now asks
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how to use. They arc others than the Armstrongs, whose pledges remain
in Carlisle and cost the writer 8«. a week for board.
Yesterday learnt from a Scottishman who is " secret with" the laird of
Bukcleugho that the Governor, Cardinal and Argillc parted last week in
displeasure, Argile to his country, the Governor to Hainylton and the '
dinal to St. Androws, intending to go to France shortly. Bukc-leughe's new
wife (railed the lady Creinston, "put to him in marriage hy the Cardinal,
his other wife IMMII^ yet on life") hearing these news, called the Governor
traitor with many " great words." The man says that Anguys will shortly
rule all on this side the Forthe, who on Wednesday passed to Sterling to
speak with the Queen, accompanied by Sir George Dowglas and many men
of Lowtheane. Bukcleughr said on Whitsun Eve that Tividaill would
shortly be put down for ever, for Anguishe would come and burn
Jedworthe; and the man says that Bukcleughe would have made suit to
Hertford but for fear of Anguishe whom he loves not. It is bruited in
Scotland that the Dolphin of Franco with certain Turks, Danes and others
are ready to encounter the King's army passing towards France, and that,
if Sir John Cambell had not told the French king that the English army
could not be ready so soon as they were, the said Frenchmen, Turks and
Danes would have been in Scotland when the army was there. Carlisle,
8 June.
Add. (at dttpatchal at 8 p.m.) Emld. : Roc. 4 June.
3 June. 622. SIR THOMAS PALMER and Others to the COUNCIL.
K. O. After certifying, 26 May, their arrival here and Mons. do Bueren's
readiness, shown by his letters which they then sent, they prepared towards
Boisleduc or Grave to take the musters according to their instructions.
Were setting forth hence, on 27 May, when Mons. de Bueren arrived here,
to whom they immediately repaired. Ho complained that, because they
kept not the day appointed for tho musters, he was fain to muster the
footmen himself and let them enter wages, or else they would have gone to
the Prince of Orange and other captains. He said he had thus laid out
5,000 fl. of his own and the footmen were within three leagues of this town
inarching towards Ay re ; that the Regent had sent for him and he would
that night to her, and return on the morrow, when he would deliver his
muster rolls and give knowledge of double pays, <tc. ; also that, because the
Council was so long in resolving about the 500 horsemen, he had much ado
to get them. So he departed that night to Bruxelles and returned not till
the 29th. Rode out and met him half a league from this town coming in
a wagon ; but, being weary, he willed them to forbear until the morrow,
which they di.l. Then, when they reminded him how fast time passed and
how the King trusted him, he answered that ho would keep promise and be
r. ady on the 20th inst. at Ay re: howheit he had not past 250 horsemen at
Grave, of which they should go take the musters while the footmen marched
onwards towards Ayre and should be mustered about Tornay or Betune,
together with other 800 horsemen, on the 14th or 15th inst. Desired to
see by his muster rolls whether the footmen were indeed ready, but he said
they were not yet written out and promised them on the morrow. Instead
• of departing with them towards Grave, he said that his coming from
Bruxelles was only licensed by the Regent to keep his promise, and he must
return to her the same night. Seeing him thus tract time with only words
and promises, they prayed him to deal according to the King's opinion of
him, who thought it needless to send commissaries to prick him forward ;
and thus, " traoting him," now gently and now earnestly, he concluded
with them to return to Bruxelles and meet them at Makelyn on Whitsunday,
396 36 HENEY VIII.
1544.
622. SIR THOMAS PALMER and Others to the COUNCIL — cont.
to view the 2,000 footmen appointed to be at the King's "sould" and
receive the rolls of the musters taken by him. Repaired accordingly to
Makelyn ; and, on Monday after Whitsunday, he caused both the footmen
at the King's sould and those at the Emperor's to pass before them (to the
number of 8,000, reasonably well appointed with handguns, pikes and
halberts, most of the pikes " armed and well in order and like good soldiers ")
and delivered rolls of the musters of them taken by him. He then sent the
footmen to Bruxelles, because the Regent would see her band, to march
thence through Henault to Ayre. Finding by his muster rolls that 100
and odd soldiers of the King's number were lacking, and seeing not above
3,000 in all, they told him that things were not in such order as they
expected, and that unless the King's band were indeed furnished they
trusted he would not burden the King with the charges thereof ; for they
perceived that the two bands were not furnished by above 1,000 men
between them. He " began to be moved" and bade them take the musters
themselves ; which they answered was impossible, as they must to Grave to
muster his horsemen and then to Utrecht to Lughtmaker and so back to
Tornay or Detune by the 14th or loth to muster his 300 horsemen and
2,000 footmen ; and they blamed him for thus tracting time since their
arrival, but "could no better with him " unless they had clearly broken
with him, which were not expedient considering the towardness of the
King's affairs. So he returned yesterday to Bruxelles, promising to follow
them in post to Grave. Had meanwhile sent a post to Lughtmaker, and
had answer that on Sunday next he would be at Utrecht with 500 or 600
horsemen. Have appointed to muster De Bueren's horsemen at Grave on
Thursday next and send them towards Ayre, and thence to go to Utrecht
and so to Tornay or Betune. Lughtmaker writes of 600 horsemen, whereas
our instructions speak but of 450 ; but, seeing the King willed De Bueren
to furnish 300 or 400 more, which he is not able to do, "we intend, if we find
them in good order, to entertain them with the rest." De Bueren has already
had of them 10,000fl. De Bueren's footmen entered wages the 24 May and
his horsemen at Grave 28 May, but those who shall come to Tornay shall not
enter until their arrival there. De Bueren says that the Regent has not
yet resolved where the 2,000 horsemen at the Emperor's sould shall join
him ; and she seems to have appointed for the same certain noblemen's
bands of these Low Countries who repine to serve under him. How Mr.
Vane and Mr. Wynebanke have sped with Landenbergh they cannot certify.
Occurrents here are none, but De Bueren says that Luxenburgh "is rendered
to th' Emperor." Andwarpe, 3 June 1544. Signed: Thomas Palmer:
Edward Vaughan: T. Chamberlen.
In Chamberlain's hand, pp. 7. Add. Endd.
3 June. 623. LANDENBERO to HENRY VIII.
R- 0- In pursuance of his commission to gather horse and foot for the
King's service he picked them out of the best soldiers in Germany. Their
conduct money to the place of muster, and the certainty of that place and
time, was (by his despatch) to be given him at Strasburg between 31 March
and 4 April ; but the King's commissaries reached Spires late, and matters
were protracted until all the Emperor's captains were despatched. Was
not despatched until Easter, but kept his- promise to be at Aeon on 24 May ;
and yet the King s commissaries arrived there 29 May. The business of
mustering and paying the soldiers was at once begun and he delivered a
form of the entertainment required by the officers to be sent in the
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899
ir.u.
3 June.
R. o.
st. r., K. 694.
commissaries' letters to the King. Begs him to consider it. Has his full
number of 1,000 horse and 4,000 foot, and an additional number of horse
which he hopes the King will accept ; for, last summer, when appointed by
the Emperor to 600 horse he brought 1 ,000 and they were all accepted.
Has dealt with the commissaries upon many matters, as they will report.
When assembled with other nations they must have (to use German v
i-in t,ntli*clitn \'f!<linartrluilc/ik, ain »l,ri»tfn tfittxclifii (Jn<irtii-niiai*t<-r uniul ain
nbri&ten teutschfn Humnrmaistfr. The soldiers assembled to serve with him
desire good pay and have prayed him to write this ; for among them are
many who have been chief captains with tho Emperor and other princes
and arc come with him now without any office. Aeon, 8 June 1544.
Si'insd: C. V. Landenberg.
'/xit., pp. 8. Add. Kwl.l.
624. PAOET to PETRE.
Begs him to devise means, either by himself, my lord Chancellor or
Mr. Deny, to get for Mr. Wootton some of Mr. Lay ton's promotions, if he
die, "as I think he be already dead or will shortly die." Wootton is an
honest man and serves at a charge far above his diets. Written, "going to
my wagon," at Spyres, 8 June 4 a.m. 1544.
///»/., /*. 1. Add. : One of the " two principal secretaries." Sealed.9
End*.
3 June. 625. CHARLES V. to HENRY VIII.
R. O. Has received his letters and message by his first secretary, Mr.
St. P., ix. 691. \Villiam Paget, and thanks him for sending a personage of such quality,
and for the news of his prosperity in Scotland, and preparations and advice
concerning the army. Paget will report the Emperor's answer, who also
writes to the Queen dowager of Hungary to send a personage express
" pour la bonne resolution de la charge de votredit secretaire." Spire,
8 June 1544. Siyntd : Charles. Countersigned: Bave.
Broadsheet, p. 1. Add. Endd.
R. O. 2. Original minute of the above.
[Spanish ].'r, MMtm transcript fr<»n Vienna, p. 1.
Calendar,
vu. 117.]
3 June. 626. CHARLES V. to CHAPUYS.
R. o.
(Spanish
Calendar.
TH. 118.]
Has received his letters of the 17th and 18th ult. and seen those to
Granvelle of the 22nd. On the 26th arrived here the premier secretary of
England who next day declared his charge, viz., the four points contained
in Chapuys's letters. The last, touching the King's coming in person in the
army, was the principal, to which the Emperor answered and caused
Granvelle to answer as in the writing herewith. The Secretary, and also
the ambassador here resident, when it was read to them seemed to
accept the reasons for the Emperor's going in person ; and they also
approved the Emperor's deliberation to send some good personage from
Flanders to persuade the King to the contents of the said writing, but
fearing their master's displeasure, they did not wish it to be known
that this was their knowledge and advice. Writes, accordingly, to the
Queen his sister to send to England, with the said Secretary, either the
Sieur de Corrieres or the Sieur de Corbaron. As to the King's army for the
• On the strip of paper covering the wax are the words in another hand " Augustine
Frenchman, Cant."
398 86 HENRY VIII.
r
1544. .
626. CHARLES V. to CHAPUYS — cunt.
common enterprise against France the Secretary's chief aim seemed to be
that the Emperor should be satisfied that the King sent only 30,000 men,
leaving him the choice of sending the rest to some other enterprise on the
other side, either with his person or by some other ; and he let it be under-
stood that the men above the 30,000 could not be so soon ready, but that all
diligence would be made to hasten them and that the 30,000 could march
within eight or ten days from this. He was answered as will be seen by
the writing. The Queen's envoy and Chapuys should let the above be
known in England in such a way that it may not be thought that the
Emperor takes it as fulfilment of the treaty with Don Fernande de Gonzaga.
Spiere, 8 June, 1544.
Fr. Modern transcript of the original minute at Vienna, pp. 2.
R- 0 2. Resolution taken upon the charge of Sir Wm. Paget, chief secretary
of the King of England, touching the going in person of the Emperor and
the King in their armies against France.
Showing at length in twenty-three articles that the Emperor is well
aware of the importance of the King's presence ; yet, considering the
danger to his health, would, when Don Fernando went into England, have
prayed him to abstain from going in person ; but, seeing the King so set
upon it, Don Fernando refrained. Upon the subsequent illness of the
King, the Emperor sent the Sieur de Chantonnay, jointly with the
ambassador, to dissuade him, but they found him utterly determined. Now,
seeing the danger, the Emperor cannot do less than affectionately remind
him how important his health is both to his own kingdom and to all
Christendom in its present turbulent state. As to the remonstrance that he
himself should likewise abstain from going in person, the Emperor takes it as
friendly meant, but he cannot so well excuse himself upon the score of age
and gout, and all the world knows he has come from Spain to succour his
countries here. It knows, too, the insolent language the French king has
used, as if the Emperor was afraid (and that even after the said King's
flight from Chasteau en Cambresis,0 of which Henry will have heard), and
his boast that he has gone where he liked in the Emperor's patrimony of
Luxembourg and Hainault without the Emperor's coming to meet
him. Besides, the Emperor is pledged to the States of the Empire
to go in person ; and, being as it were at the door of France (his
horses and tents are already about Metz), it would be shameful for
him to turn away. Also his army is composed of men of different
nations, and experience shows that his presence is necessary
for the discipline of it. With regard to diminishing the armies of invasion,
by retaining certain men of war with their two Majesties ; the French
forces, foreign and native, are very numerous, and if the French king saw
that the armies were not strong he might overwhelm each in turn. Besides,
he has been long expecting the two armies, and has wasted the country and
garrisoned the fortresses, so that a large force must be occupied against
these garrisons and in carrying victuals. As to saying that the enterprise
of Paris is not important enough to need the presence of their Majesties ;
the resolution to go to Paris was taken, not alone with a view to occupying
it, but of thereby depriving the French king of his resources and compelling
him to submit to reason. The Emperor reminds Henry again of the
-imprudence of going in person. If he thought there would be a battle, would
give up as useless the attempt to dissuade him, but the French king showed
last year "qu'il n'en vouloit plus menger." Suggests that the King might
go to Calais and direct his army from thence.
* See Vol. XVIII. Pt. n., NOB. 345 and 380.
ilKNKY VIII.
l.Vil.
Upon the communication that in case the King did not go in person,
30,000 men ready to march would suffice now, and the rest advised by Don
Fernando to remain with the King or the person he should send to Calais ;
uiperor says that although it is necessary that the two armies should
invade in force, and according to the capitulation made with Don Fernando
de Oonzaga (and already the Emperor has his ready to march), yet, rather
than delay, the 30,000 who are ready should march and the remainder
sliouM U- hurried forwunl.
I 'remit, ///'. ('). I'.'mi,!.: Mons. De Courryer's instruccion sent from the
Emperor.
3. Modern transcript from the original draft of i 2 at Vienna.
/•>., /'/'• 7.
627. FKRNANDO GONZAGA, Viceroy of Sicily, to HENRY VIII.
Thanks for his letter. Assures him that the Emperor's service and
his are held as one by the writer. The Sieur de Chantonnay writes that
Henry has laughingly complained that the writer has not sent the model
bridgM (Ifs model; iles punt*). In passing Brussi'ls told the Queen of Henry's
desire for them and she undertook to send them ; otherwise he would not
have failed to keep his promise. Begs pardon in consideration of the good
exploit done here, of which he will hear from the Emperor's ambassador,
to whom the writer sends copy of a capitulation between the French king's
lieutenant in the town of Luxemburg and himself, upon the restitution of
the said town. Congratulates him upon the good works doue by his men
in Scotland. These are good beginnings. From the Emperor's camp,
3 June 1544. Sitjtietl.
l-'ren<-li. Slifilitl;/ injun-d In/ damp, ]>j>. 2. Add. : " Au Hoy." Kntld.
4 June. 628. I 'HIRE to HERTFORD.
R. O.
8 June.
R. O
Longleat MS.
Hamilton
l'u pen,
ii., p. 740.
4 June.
Hurl. MS.
2,015.
B. M.
Encloses letters from the King to Lynoux and CJlyncarne (with
thanks for their giving the onset to the Governor, and admonitions) which
are to be forwarded by Wharton. St. James's, 4 June.
//<-/. A<ld. l-'.ndd. : Hec. vj10 Junii.
629. CHESTER CATHEDRAL.
Statutes of Chester Cathedral given by Henry VIII., 4 June
SCIIi-n. Vlll.
Lot. ( '<>i>y, /</<. 26.
4 June. 630. VAUOHAN to WKIOTHESLKY, SIFFOLK and BROWNE.
R. a This day we have a resolute answer of our broker0 that he will deliver
the King, within these 10 or 12 days, 100,000 cr., " for the interest of 14
in the 100 for the year," to be repaid next Cold Mart, which will be 10 or
1 2 Feb. next. He cannot promise that the merchants will spare the payments
longer, but has no doubt that he con obtain longer day for the same interest.
Also he will deliver by 12 July another 100,000 cr. or ducats, but
cannot promise that the interest will be then at the same rate as
now, albeit he will travail for the Kings profit.. He seems desirous
to serve, "and tin- rather because he hath a suit in England for certain
herring that were taken there as Frenchmen's goods." His delay in
answering has been to get sureties ; for merchants here will have none but
• Jasper Duchy or Douche.
400
86 HENRY VIII.
1544.
4 June.
R. o.
5 June.
Add. MS.
11.320, f. 89.
B. M.
Add MS.
27 G32, f. 3.
B. M.
Add. MS.
5,753, f. 39.
B. M.
Ib.68.
630. VAUGHAN to WRIOTHESLEY, SUFFOLK and BROWNE — cont.
"men known and abled upon their burse here," and will not meddle with
the Staplers or Merchants Adventurers. They will have the house
of Vivalde to credit this first payment and the house of Bonvyse
the next ; and the broker advises to work leisurely, and not to
open the matter too much and so raise the interest. You must
send for the ruler of the house of Vivalde in London and obtain from him
a letter of credence hither for 103,000 or 200,000 ducats. Better it is to
have a letter of credence for the first payment only (for if the merchants
find that you seek more no money will be had here at 16 per cent) and so
to begin with Vivalde for only 100,000 ducats to be repaid next Cold Mart.
After the first letter it will be easier to work, but secrecy must be observed
and answer sent within eight days, or the merchants will tarry no longer.
The broker, "which can hardly hear himself so called," is a man worth
30,000 or 40,000 ducats ; and if the King were to write him two or three
words he would "work with a galloping pace." His brokerage for small
matters is £ per cent, and for these great matters £ per cent., although he
says that he will serve the King for nothing. Begs answer with speed.
Andwerp, Wednesday, 4 June.
Bearer, Mr. Dymock, can tell more.
Hoi., pp. 4. Add. To, etc., " or any one of them." Sealed. F.ndd. :
1544.
631. CHABLES V. to the LORD OF CASTIGLIONE.
Thanks for his affection to the Emperor's affairs, as reported in
letters of the Marques del Gasto, governor of Milan, the Emperor's captain
general. Spires, 4 June 1544. Signed : Carolus. Countersigned : Idiaques.
Spanish. Copy (with signatures imitated), p. 1. Add. : Illustri nostro
et sacri Imperii fideli, dilecto Aloysio ex marchionibus Gonzage domino
Castiglionis.
632. THE WAR.
Norfolk's warrant to Sir John Harington, vice -treasurer of the King's
army in France, to pay Richemont herald his conduct money from London
to Dover, 60 miles at 4d., and Rouchdragon pursuivant the same at 2</.,
their three servants at \d. a piece and coats for the three servants at 4s.
each. Lambethe, 5 June 36 Hen. VIII.
Later copy, p. 1.
2. Norfolk's warrant to Sir John Harrington, treasurer of the vanguard of
the army royal into France, to pay bearer for wages of 50 soldiers
"advanced over the sea" by John Digbye, for 15 days, from the 3rd to
the 17th inst., viz. 48 at 6d. and 2 horsemen at 9</. Lambethe, 5 June
36 Hen. VIII. Signed.
ii. Receipt, 6 June, by George Smalley, subscribed.
P. 1.
3. The like for 80 soldiers " advanced " by the Dean and Chapter of
Westminster, for 15 days, from 8 to 22 June, at Gd. Lambehith, 5 June
86 Hen. VII. Signed.
ii. Receipt by Humph. Perkyns, 6 June, subscribed.
/'. 1.
4. The like for 6 soldiers "advanced "by Giles Foster. Lambehith,
5 June. Signed.
ii. Receipt, 6 June, by John Peyrt.
P. 1.
86 HENRY VIII. toi
1544.
Ib 84. 5. The like for 4 footmen, advanced by John Loots. Lambehith,
5 June 86 Hen. VIII. Sii/«. /
li. Receipt, same day. .V/-/.//W: Charles Neweomen.
/'. 1.
Ib. 138. Q. The like for 10 footmen advanced by Thomas Verney. Lambehith,
6 June 86 Hen. VIII. SI,,,,,-,!.
ii. Receipt, 6 Juno. 6imnd: !'• ?<-r Fenton.
/'. 1.
Ib. i:t-.i. 7. The like for 4 soldiers advanced by Thos. Wavton. Lambehith
5 Juno 86 Hen. VIII. ,%n.-«/.
ii. Receipt, 6 Juno. Signed by Tluti. Xychollts (icith a mark).
5 June. 633. WILLIAM LAYTON to PAOBT.
The Regent's officers in charge of the wagons call three or four
times daily to know " when they shall be set on work." Since 20 May the
poor men have been forced to keep themselves and their horses, and not
suffered to occupy them to their profit. Begs an answer for them ; and that
a commissioner may be sent with money to defray their charges and advance
part of their wages.
Lut/singburgh shall this day be rendered to the Viceroy or else the
French king's succours foughten with, according to last week's composition
for its surrender by the 6th inst., which provided that the garrison should
<lt purl with harness and two ensigns, leaving the other two ensigns and the
artillery mul munitions. Hourly the post is " looked for here to advertise
tliu Regent th'end hereof."
Fears his brother cannot last six days. Bruxells, 5 June 1544. >/•//;<•/.
P \. Add. Endd.
6 June. 634. THE PRIVY COUNCIL to NORFOLK.
Hurl. MS. Mr. Mewtys having declared that certain hacquebutiers who were
.'.iH-j, f. 10!». und.-r him in Scotland and are now appointed to serve in the " battle " are
already arrived at Calais, where the officers refuse to let them remain,
Norfolk shall take order that they, and others of the battle who arrive there,
may be so placed as best to save the victuals and annoy the enemies. Their
wages shall be paid by the treasurer of the battle. Since the earl of
Arundfl's coming from Calms, no espials' news ont of France has been sent
hither. Norfolk shall speak with lord Cobhnm, if he be there, and Mr.
Wallop, to send such intelligence as they can obtain, especially out of Nor-
mandy. St. James's, 0 June IS 11. Si>tn>-'l l»j Chancellor Wriothesley,
Suffolk, Ivii^ell, (i:i-,. I'.rowne and Pot
P. 1. Add. l-'.niu. : roc. 6" Junii.
6 June. 635. THE WAR.
Add. MS. Norfolk's warrant to Sir John Harrington, vice-treasurer of the
8'7i?'M *' Vanguard, to pay bearer wages of 3 horsemen at 9</. and 7 footmeju at &/.,
by Edw. Boughton, " to be advanced over the sea," for 16 days from 8 to
82 June. Lambehith, 6 June 86 Hen. VIII. Signtd.
ii. Receipt, same day, by — (a mark subscribed).
ib. 103. 2. The like for 16 footmen advanced by George R&ileghe. Lambehith,
6 June 86 Henry \ 111. .s/,/
ii. Receipt, same da\ / : Rec. per me Joh'cm Chr'oferson.
F.I.
21715 2 o
402 86 HENRY VIII.
1544.
635. THE WAK — con*.
Ib. f. 43. 3. Norfolk's warrant to pay bearer wages of 2 soldiers to be sent over
sea by Fras. Adams to serve the King in the vanguard, for 15 days, from
8 to 22 June, at 6rf. Lambehith, 6 June 36 Hen. VIII. Signature, name
of treasurer addressed, iC-e., cut off.
I'.l. Headed : By the duke of Norff.
Ib. 93. 4. The like for 20 footmen advanced by Thos. Nevell. Lambehith,
6 June 36 Hen. VIII.
P. 1.
6 June. 636. MARY OF HUNGARY to HENRY VIII.
B.O. The Emperor, having heard Secretary Paget's charge, has answered
St. P., ix. 695. ag he wiu report ; and has also ordered her to send over the Sieur de
Courrieres, the bearer, to hear Henry's final resolution together with
the ambassador resident. Begs him to give them audience and an early
despatch. Bruxelles, 6 June 1544. Signed : Marie. Count ersiyned :
Despleghem.
French. Broadsheet, p. 1. Add. Endd.
6 June. 637. The MARQUIS DEL GUASTO to HENRY VIII.
R. 0. Thanks for interpreting his overthrow in Italy " with so honorable
words." Rejoices at the King's preparations for the war. The enemies,
after giving the overthrow, sent 7,000 to the siege of Carignan and 6,000 to
Janicato in Montferrate, the Emperor's men being driven to consider only
the state of Milan. Petre Strocy and the Count Petillan laboured so
diligently for the French king in Mirandola and the countries of Rome that
in few days they assembled 13,000 footmen and 1,200 light horses, intending
suddenly to oppress the rest of the Emperor's army, which was so small
and had so many places to defend. After tarrying five days at Casall Mayor
fruitlessly, they went to Cremona and, being there skirmished with, departed
towards Millan. There they found the citizens reinforced by 2,000 soldiers,
and therefore turned away towards Pavia. The Marquis with 9,000 then
went to Pavia, and the enemies encamped beside a river which, with the
help of barks out of Placentia, they crossed ; but were met by the "Prince "
of Salerno and Salmona, the Marquis following, and were completely over-
thrown. The only man of quality who escaped was Pierre Strocy, and he
was so sore wounded that his escape is doubtful. Eighty ensigns are slain
or taken.
Translation in Mason's hand, pp. 2. Endd. : Th'abrigement of the
Marques of Guasto his 1'res of the vjth of June 1544.
7 June. 638. CHAPUYS to the QUEEN OF HUNGARY.
R- 0- Her letters of the last ult. seemed so good in every respect, especially
[Spanish concerning the excuse of the ministers there and the charge of the English
commissioners, that, to show the King and Council the diligence used there
and necessity of providing for the victuals and wagons, he let them'see the
letters. The King was very satisfied, especially as regards the news of the
capitulation of Luxemburg and of the Duke of Holstein, and her willing-
ness to impart the said capitulations to him. He also took well what con-
cerns the answer to the letter of the Admiral of France ; and as to the hoys
he is satisfied with her diligence, especially as they are arrived here. The
Council say that they will see to the wagons and victuals ; and Chapuys
believes that Norfolk, who should depart this tide, will have charge to
provide therein.
86 HENRY VIII.
100
1.-.14.
There is no further news of Scotland. Bends some of the patents for
which she wrote on the 2.~>tli nit. and has sent the others to MODS, de
Beurex. Begs her to order the like to be sent to him for the English, and
as soon as possible, send them to be published in the ports there as the
English have sent to publish the above. The King thinks good that Mons.
de Roeulx hear what certain Frenchmen say that they wish to propose to
him, being sure that De Roeulx will not let himself be bridled with follies
and baseless promises and will advertise all. Norfolk has charge to com-
municate with Do Roeulx, and Chapuys thinks that the enterprise of
MOM trot-ill will not be forgotten. London, 7 June 151 1.
/ '. ^ — Touching Octavian Ilos the King will deliver him to Chapuys
win-in -v» -r ho wishes to send him to her Majesty. Awaits her command.
Would not forget that the King and Council marvel at the delay of the
Emperor's army by sea, which it may please her to hasten.
J-'r. Ma lent traiwript of the original at Vienna, pp. 2.
7 June. 639. HERTFORD and Others to HENRY VIII.
Add. MS.
82,665, (. 8.
B. M .
Hamilton
Tiipers,
n.. No. 254.
Longleat MS.
Stud letters which arrived this morning from Wharton to Hertford,
with other letters and credence from Glencarne to Wharton and to
Lenoux and Alex. Conyngham, Glencarne's son and heir, who, it seems,
left Donbrotoyn by sea towards Henry on 28 May, but it is not known
where they are. Also send other letters to Hertford from Wharton, received
this morning, with a letter to Wharton from Robert Maxwell. Dernton,
7 June. Sii/neil />// Hertford, Shrewsbury, Durham and Sadler.
/'.I. Add. Kndd.: 1644.
2. Original draft of the above in Sadler's hand, noted in Hamilton
Papers, II. p. 741.
M8S
Pt. i., 171.]
Haynes'
St. Papers, 41
7 June. 640. SIR RALPH EVERS to HERTFORD.
Hatfield MS. Perceives by letters received this Saturday morning that Hertford
rr*i Nf°r24:i wou^ nave ^Q writer's father to be at the "said exploit," whose men might
M°8S refuse to obey himself. Hears that his father is "something crasside," and
therefore begs Hertford to let him remain at home, and no doubt his men
shall be ruled and the enterprise accomplished as if [he]0 were present.
Would know Hertford's pleasure with all haste, " because the time is short."
As to the 100 men to be sent into France, appointed the gentlemen of the
country to send them, some one and some two according to their livings, to
muster at Shellfelde in Newcastle to the number of seven score, from which
the best hundred might be taken. Divers gentlemen disobeyed (some of
whom are pensioners and might well have their pensions given to others
who are more willing to serve) and Evers intends at his return from Scotland
to put them in ward until Hertford's further pleasure. Warkworthe castle,
7 June. Siifni'il (siiimiture partl;i rut «•//').
/'. *•»'. — Would be glad to have Hertford's trumpet with him, if it might
be by 6 or 7 a.m. on Monday, whose presence " should be a great encourage-
ment for our men and a discourage for the Scots."
r. 1. Flif leaf with a, I. ire** lost. 11 faded in <i lat>-r hantl : To th'erle of
Hertforde.
Longleat MS.
Hamilton
Papers,
n., p. 741.
641. THE SCOTTISH BORDERS.
Bond of the persons hereafter named to be full partakers with
England and to serve the King of England against his enemies, either in
•Word omitted.
404 36 HENRY VIII.
1544.
641. THE SCOTTISH BORDEBS — cont.
Scotland or elsewhere, as commanded, for the performance whereof they
have this day given to Sir Ralph Eure, lord warden of the Middle Marches,
3 pledges (named) received at Warkworthe castle 7 June 86 Hen. VIII.
Subscribed by Patte Ollyver of the Bushe and 28 others of the surname of
Ollyver, 2 of that of Cawman, 2 of Ladlay and one of Wille, the residence
of each being named.
ii. Similar bond of George Nixson of Larlestane and 32 others of the
surname of Nixson.
Ui. Similar bond to John Crosier of Agerstonesheldes and 56 Crosiers
or their dependents (a few, named Yong, Elwode, Hunter and Hindemers).
iv. Similar bond of John Hall of Newbiging and 15 Halls.
Copy. Endd. : The names of Scottis that arr becom the Kinges
Majesties subjectes,
7 June. 642. QUEEN MARY OP- HUNGARY to NORFOLK.
11. 0. A gentleman0 has arrived saying that he has charge from the King of
England at once to levy 500 wagons and 1,100 horses limoniers. Referred
him to the commissioners appointed thereto, who report that he desired the
said wagons and horses to be at Calais on Thursday next, which is too short
a time in which to levy so many. The gentleman said he was alone ;
which seems strange, for it is impossible for one man to levy and conduct
BO many horses, at least 3,000. If there were only the wagonners, several
conductors would be requisite. Asked whether he would have conductors
of this country, he answered that he had only charge to levy the horses and
wagons and despatch them towards Calais. As several wagonners would
perhaps in that case have stolen away, has ordered the men of law where the
wagons and horses are levied to appoint conductors. More than a month
past she told the Ambassador resident, and wrote to the Emperor's
ambassador in England, for early notice when the said wagons were wanted ;
and they have been ready since the 20th ult. Tells this in order to show
that she has done her best, and if there is fault it is to be imputed to the
"petit ordre et instruction " given to those sent. Bruxelles, 7 June 1514.
Signed : Marie.
P.S. — Begs to have early notice if more wagons and horses are to be
made. Countersigned : Despleghem.
French, pp. 2. Add.: «'A mon Cousin le Due de Norfocq, estant de
present a Calaix. En son absence a son lieutenant audit Calaix ; ou au
Debitis de Calaix." Sealed. Kndd.
B. O. 2. Declaration of the Queen Regent to Francis Halle, man at arms in
the garrison of Calais, who is come hither to levy 500 wagons and 1,100
draught horses, of the order kept last year by the Emperor, viz. : —
For every horse was paid 7 stivers a day from the day of departing from
their house. With every 20 or 25 wagons was a conductor of the same
place, at the orders of the commissaries. Duties of conductors and
commissaries set forth. (In all, ten articles.)
For these and other causes the Queen offered, a month past, to the King's
ambassador resident, as she now does, to cause such assistance as above to
be given to the King's "commyse."
Pp. 3. Kndd. by Halle : 1544. The ordyr that th'Emperour usyd the
last yeere consernynge the caryages.
K. O 3. The order described in § 2, viz. : —
" 6a Majeste Reginale feit faire taux des ehevaulx et chariotz par
tens les pays (qui nestoit si grant a beauoop pres quelle a fait faire
* Francis Hall,
:«; HKNIiY VIII.
1544.
prosenUment) Unt pour fnrnir a 1'Empereur quo ad Roy .
And nine other articles showing the order followed in collecting, ruling and
dismissing them.
/>,»,//, ]>]>. 2. Headfd : " L'ordre que la Royne," Ac. /.'n</</. : An order
taken, etc., " the last yere, 1644."
R- °- 4. Certificate that, Saturday, 7 June 1544, at the request of Fras.
Halle, man at arms of Callais, charged to levy here 600 wagons and 1,100
draught horses, the Queen's letters are delivered to the following, viz. : —
To John de Ghent of Bruxelles (for Bruges 8 wagons and for the Franke
196) receiving from Hallo, " to make prest unto the said wagons to Callais,
or to put them into the hands of the justice to th'intent there should be
no fault therefor," 1,682 carolus ; and " for his expenses and other conductors
upon good reckoning," 40 carolus. To John Mombors of Bruxells (for
Waas 75 wagons, for Bevers 29) 882/., and expenses 201. To Barth. le
Parmentire, maier de merchten (for Axxell and la chastellenie 40 wagons,
for Assenedo Ambacht 35, for Bouchoute 12, for Hullst 8, for the
chastellenie of Hullst 25 and for St. Johns Testeen) 944 /., and for exp. SO/.
To Jaques de Ambre, messagier of the compter of the Iteccyver des Aydes
in Brabando (for Ayre and the baylyage 17 wagons, for Betune 86, for St.
Omer and the bayliage 27) 682J. and exp. 80/.
To Jacques Sweppe of Bruxells, brother-in-law to Master Marcella, secre-
tary, (for Bourbourg and the chastelleyne 114 horses, for Barges Saynt
Wynocke et chastell 284) 796/., and exp. SQL To Peter van Halle of
Bruxells (for Ypre 12 horses, for the chastelleuye 160, for Castell 240) 824f.,
and exp. 28/. To Phillippus van Halle of Bruxells (for the chastellenie of
Fornes 228 horses, for Poperynges 20) 496J., and exp. 27/. To Cornelys
van llollfft of Bruxells (for Varneston 60 horses] 120/. and exp. 15/.
Pp. 8. Endd. : The Secretary Burgoyse byll of the monney delyvered
to the messangers or conductors.
8 June. 643. The EXPEDITION against SCOTLAND.
K. O. An estimate made in London, 8 June 86 Hen.. VIII., " for wages of
th'nrmy late sent out of the Teamys and now returned from Scotland,"
having served 68 days beginning 18 April and to end on Monday, 9th. inst.
English ships, 48 : — Diets of lord Clinton, Sir Nic. Poyns, Sir George
Blunt, Sir Wm. Woodhowse, Sir Rice Maunsell, Sir Charles Howarde, Sir
John Jennyns, Sir John Lutterell, Thomas Windham, Wm. Tyrrell,
Baldwin Willobye, Andrew Flamock, Ric. Brooke and Wm. Brooke, captains,
79*. 6rf. each. Wages of 2,176 soldiers, mariners and gunners, 9*. G</. each.
Item 478 "dedeshars to bee devydyde emonges them" at 9«. 5d. a share.
I!' wards to 169 gunners, 84/. ; 48 lodysmen, 46/, 4*. ; 11 surgeons, 101. 1*.
2d. Tonnage of 87 English ships, esteemed at 2,960 tons at 22K Total,
1.669/. 9*. 8rf.
ingors' ships, 10:— Wages of 280 Englishmen and 110 strangers
sen-ing in them for two months, to end on the 12th inst., with their dead-
shares, rewards to gunners, lodysmen and surgeons and tonnage (no
details), 406*. 16*. 8rf.
The eleven strangers' ships discharged in the North are not put in this
estimate, from which must bo abated 67/. 18*. delivered in prest to lord
William and Sir Rice Maunsell ; and for the premises is to be disbursed to
the paymaster, John Wynter, in prest, 2,018/. 6.<. 4</.
Memorandum, conduct of divers mariners and soldiers, " being diseased
with sundry diseases," to their dwelling places, by estimation, — (blank).
Pp. 2. F.ndii. \ Copy of an estimate of wages, &6.
406
36 HENRY VIII.
1544.
8 June.
Add. MS.
32,655. f. 10.
B. M.
Hamilton
Papers,
ii., No. 255.
644. HERTFORD and Others to the COUNCIL.
Heretofore it pleased the King to increase his garrison of Berwick
by 20 gunners, known as the new crew, and a warrant was addressed to Sir
Brian Tuke, to pay their wages yearly to Sir George Lawson, then receiver
of Berwick. Now, since Lawson's decease, as the warrant does not extend
to his successors, the crew will be unpaid unless a new warrant is obtained,
as bearer, Thomas Gower, now receiver of Berwick, can declare. Beg them
to obtain such a warrant or some other assignment. Hertford minding to
take order with the head officers of Berwick for their demoure upon their
charges, in which they have been remiss, as lord Eure has certified, Sir John
Wetheryngton has signified that the King granted him his office of marshal
of Berwick to him or his sufficient deputy, and that, in his absence, Thos.
Gower has exercised the office, and he desires Gower (whose sister he has
married) made joint patentee. Commend Gower as very meet for the office,
and one who did the King honest and painful service in the late voyage in
Scotland. Dernton, 8 June. Signed by Hertford, Shrewsbury, Tunstall
and Sadler.
Pp. 2. Add. Endd. : 1544.
8 June. 645. MARY QUEEN OF SCOTS to PAUL III.
Royal MS.
Desires him to confer the monastery of Paisley, of the Cluniac
* BgVIM1716* ofder, upon James, brother of the present Abbot John (who intends to
Epp Reg! Sc resign) with reservation to the present abbot of the fruits for life and regress
"'
n. 211.
8 June.
Ib. t 172.
n. 212.
in the event of the said James's death.
Lat. Copy, p. 1.
Edinburgh, 8 June 1544.
646. MARY QUEEN OF SCOTS to CARDINAL CARPI.
To the same effect. John Thorneton and James Salmonde will tell
particulars. Edinburgh, 8 June 1544.
Lat. Copy, pp. 2.
8 June. 647. The QUEEN OF HUNGARY to CHAPUYS.
B.O.
[Spanish
Calendar,
vu. 120.]
After the receipt of Chapuys' letters of the last of the past month,
came hither a gentleman0 of the King of England saying that he had charge
to levy 1,100 draught horses and 500 wagons, to be at Calais next Thursday,
12th inst. Referred him to her commissioners of wagons, who reported
that he was alone. Caused him, thereupon, to be asked /if he wished to
have conductors of this country ; and he answered that he had no charge
for that. It is impossible for a single man to levy so promptly so great a
number of horses and wagons (which must come from divers sides) and still
less feasible for one person to conduct 3,000 horses and 1,500 or 1,600
wagonners (who are not the best conditioned people). It is customary to set
one man to levy 100 pioneers, and it seems to her that those there ought
not to send their men thus rawly to levy so great a number of horses and
wagons, for he confesses to having no instruction but only a closed letter.
They are quick to blame those here, but if better duty was not done here to
assist them they would be very ill served, as Chapuys might learn by her
last letters, of which she wishes them to be advertised, that in future they
may set better order without casting their own fault upon others. Never-
theless, not to delay the King's service, she has despatched throughout the
nearest quarters to furnish the number which the gentleman has demanded
and make them march ; and she at least will make the requisite diligence,
although, for the shortness of the time, they may not be quite at the day
* Francis Hall.
:u; m.Miy vill. 407
1511.
named. In future it will be necessary to give earlier notice, for the wagons
must come from a greater distance. And also conductors most be provided
who can speak to the wagonncrs, and sec that they do not steal away or let
their horses be killed or stolen; otherwise they would soon diminish, as
most of them would lose their horses in order to be able to return home, as
she found by experience last year. Did not say too much to the gentleman
about taking conductors of this country lest he should suspect that she
wished to put the King to expense, or to benefit those of this country ;
nevertheless, if some are not taken the wagonners cannot be kept from
stealing away.
Answers his of 81 May : — If the King wishes to send Octavien Bos hither,
and will deliver him to the captain of Gravelinge, she will have him
conducted hither and put to exemplary justice. As to sending someone to
hasten the hoys for the passage of the army of England she will do
it willingly, but, as she last wrote, does not know where the King's
commissioners retained them, and the man of the Ambassador here resident
has told her that he had news of their departure. As to the finance* which
the King wishes to make here, since he does not like Chapuys's remonstrances
and says that it is requisite for his service, she will put no obstacle therein,
although it will greatly hinder affairs of the Emperor and this country.
The man of the Ambassador here resident has requested passport for 21
mares arrested at Gravelinge, which he snid that the King had caused to be
bought here. As the captain of Gravelinge hail before reported the arrest,
and that the merchants who were leading the mares confessed that
they were not sold but that they meant to sell them in England, she
had the said solicitor informed that he did ill to say that the mares
were the King's and that she found daily that merchants wish to pass
anything and when arrested say it for the King's sen-ice. The said solicitor
excuses himself by letters which the Deputy of Calais hod written him. If
Chapuys hears the matter spoken of, he can explain, and also show that
she finds daily merchants wanting to pass prohibited goods upon pretext
that they are for the King or his courtiers. Has caused the ambassador
resident to be told that if the King or his people wish to get hence anything
prohibited, she will, upon being informed, assist him; but that if people come
to Gravelinge wishing to pass prohibited things without licence, the officers
cannot but do their duty ; and when the officers have made a good arrest
they cannot be deprived of their right to the things arrested, of which, for
their diligence, they have part.
Is advertised by the Count de Reulx that a gentleman of France has
desired to speak with him, and held the language which Chapuys will see
in the letters herewith, to be communicated to the King, whose wisdom will
easily recognise that the French study only to put jealousy between their
Majesties, in which they deceive themselves greatly. The practice of the
Sieur de St. Martin seems on a par with that of the said gentleman, and as
he has drawn nothing from DC Reulx he has no business to demand other
communication.
Has just had news that the French have gone out from Luxembourg, as
capitulated, and that the Emperor's men have entered and found then HI
pieces of artillery, of which 22 are cannons and demi-canuons, with 80
barrels of powder.
l-'r. Minli-rn fran* rif>t ,_>;" the original ininiiti- <it I'itnna, />;>. 1. ' >riijimtl
: A I'ambassadeur Chapuis en Engleterre, du viii* de Juing If* H.
8 June. 648. PAGET to HENRY VI 11.
B. O. Arriving here this morning in his way homewards found Mr. Phane
St. P., rx. 698. returned from Aeon to fetch more money, of Mr. Vaughan, for Landenbergh,
408 36 HENRY VIII.
1544.
648. PAGET to HENRY VIII. — cont.
over and above the 7,5001. which he and Wynbanck carried. Upon a letter
from Phane, twodays before, Vaughan had yesterday departed hence towards
Aeon with 2,0001. ; and, as the money was as much as the Emperor gives
and more a great deal than Landenbergh covenanted for, Paget ad vised Phane
to return and, with fair words and that money together, to please Landen-
bergh. He answered that Landenbergh goes from his written bargain,
alleging Henry's parting words to him that he should stick for no money,
but bring picked men ; in pursuance of which he has brought men of such
notable service that the double pays of one ensign of footmen (the only one
yet mustered by Phane and Wynbank) are 844, and Phane thinks that the
whole force will stand the King in 5,0002. a month more than the Emperor
pays. Considering that Henry counts upon the said bands, that the time
draws near for the armies to enter France, and that the Emperor has often
desired (and now has spoken of it afresh to Paget) that Henry and he might
pay all one wages, has, in great perplexity, advised Phane to tell Landen-
bergh that he and his fellows cannot digress from their commission, but
have despatched a post to notify the King of his demand and expect answer
in four or five days ; and induce him to march forward. Has also advised
him to tell Landenbergh that, whereas his bargain was for 60 dead pays
in an ensign, the King, to have picked men, allows him 100. Phane
says that all who ask these double pays have sworn that in last wars the
Emperor gave that entertainment, and having withdrawn it, is likely
to lack men. It is true that Count Guillaume has but fourteen
ensigns instead of twenty, because six ensigns of the most expert
men departed from the musters ; and the Marquis of Brandenbergh,
who should have brought 1,000 horsemen, wanted 500 of them. Granvelle
told Paget that it was owing to Landenbergh's report that Henry promised
larger entertainment. The Prince of Orenge, who should have had twenty
ensigns of footmen, within these two days, left Maistreight with only 6,000 ;
for 2,000 of the best went away. Thus these Almains make their market.
Pegs him signify his pleasure to Phane and Wynbanck, somewhat to the
satisfaction of these Almains, among whom his commissaries and their
clerk appointed by Mons. de Bures are in dread of their lives. The Almains
swear that they will hew Mr. Vaughan in pieces ; and so both Phane and
Paget have counselled him not to come among them. The cause is said to
be that, at Spyres, in altercation upon his covenant, Landenbergh said that
" he had been bold in his days to displease an Emperor and a king of
Romans, and so he durst a king of England "; whereat Mr. Vaughan "spake
somewhat roundly to him."
Trusts to be at Brussels tomorrow and depart homewards on Tuesday.
Antwerp, 8 June. p.m. Signed.
P.S. — Phane says that many of these footmen that ask the double pays
are gentlemen, and all are picked men ; and, of the 4,000 who ask it, 1,000
.haye horses for which they ask no wages. Has advised Phane to tell
Landenbergh that, were it not that you have taken him to your service and
regard his reputation, "your Majesty did not greatly pass whether you had
the service of his men or no, for you had men enough of your own subjects."
Pp. 5. Add. Endd. : 1544.
R- 0. 2. Copy of the above.
Pp. 4. Endd. : The copie of Mr. Pagetes lettre to the Kinges Mate, viij°
Junii a° 1544.
8 June. 649. PAGET to PETEE.
K o. Prays him to procure answer to this letter to the King, for the
matter requires haste. Wrote by Fraunces that Mons. Curriere or
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Curtbourne should come with him (Paget) into England ; bat Mons. do
Carrier loft Brussels for Calais on Friday last, saying he could not ride in
post and would abide Fagot's coming to Calais. Mr. Layton draws to an
end, and was annealed yesterday. With him is an honest young man, who
during his sickness, has served the King in all his affairs, and upon whom
tho King might well bestow one of his brother's prebends, or obtain him
one of those in tho abp. of York's gift. Thinks that the Master of the
>rsp, who knows the man well, will further this suit. Andwerpo, Trinity
Sunday 1 .". I I .
I Int., p. 1. A.M.
8 June. 650. EDMOND HARVEL to HENEY VIII.
[:- " .( Since his last of 22 May, has had letters from tho Council, of 25
St. 1'., ix. 696. April, signifying the offence of tho Venetian secretary there, which he has
declared to the Signory, together with Henry's request to have him revoked
and a more agreablo agent sent. The Signory took the matter very
grievously and protested their devotion to the King's amity ; and they scorn
sincere, for lately they granted Harvel licence for armour and hagbushes
for Henry's use, provided by Dominico Erisi, although they have denied
such licence to other ambassadors. They revoke their said secretary (by
letters sent by this post), who is said to be " French altogether." Informed
the Signory of Henry's prosperity in Scotland, drowning the French rumor
that the Scots had slain 16,000 of his army together with the earl of
Angwich and many other nobles. Considering the great power with which
Henry invades Franco, besides that in Scotland and the presidy left in
England, men marvel that one realm " could arm and maintain such
excessive number of men, whereby the fame and glory of your Majesty and
of the English nation is incredibly exalted in the universal world, and the
same destinate, by th 'opinion and discourse of men, to be, by God's favor,
shortly dominator as well of Scotland as of France, his rightful and ancient
patrimony."
On the 2nd inst. the Cardinal of Ferare departed towards Rome re inftcta.
Neither the Bishop of Rome's offers nor tho French king's persuasion could
move the Signory to tempt fortune in their favour. The Bishop daily
declares himself more French. Ho fortifies Rome and is thought to have
disbursed money to the Count of Petilian, who has joined Piero Stroci with
2),000 or 4,000 men. The Emperor's orator departed from Rome to Milan
without tho Bishop's knowledge. Cardinal Grimani, legate of Plaisance,
gave Stroci barks wherewith to cross the Po, victuals and other necessaries ;
or else the Imperials would have overthrown him, he having only 6,000
footmen without horses or artillery. Many of his followers have left him.
Barbarossa returns to Constantinople with six French galleys, Captain Polin,
Stroci, and other captains, for witness that the French king has broken
promise with him. By letters of the Marquis of Guasto and otherwise, it
is just learnt that, on the 4th inst, Piero Stroci was broken by the Imperials
ulxnit Saravalle. Now, it is thought, the Imperials will succour Carignan.
This rout will deprive the French king of Italians. There is no mention
that tho Turk will move war anywhere this year, and he has declined to
succour the French king. Venice, 8 June 1644.
//••/., ;•/'• »• Add. Staled. Endd.
9 June. 651. THE HERALDS.
Add. 118. Warrant to Sir Ralph Sadler, master of the Great Wardrobe, to
ll.320.f- 896. deliver to the officers of arms appointed to attend the King's army, in the
B* middle ward, for their liveries, as follows, viz. : — To Garter and Clarencieulx,
410
36 HENRY VIII.
1544.
651. THE HERALDS-
'•ont.
kings of arms, each, 8 yards of red and 2 yards of yellow velvet ; to Wynd-
sore and Somerset heralds, each, 8 yards of red and 2 yards of yellow damask ;
and to Portculleis, Blewmantell, Risbancke, Hammes and Guynes pur-
suivants, each, 8 yards of red and 2 yards of yellow chamblet. St. James's,
9 June 36 Henry VIII.
ii. Suffolk's warrant (undated) to Thos. Warner and Eeynold Petman to
convey the baggage of the aforesaid officers of arms from London to Calais ;
with an order for the payment of their wages, kings at 6s. a day, heralds at
4.s. and pursuivants at 2-s., and servants at 6<1.
Modern copy, pp. 2.
9 June.
Hatfield MS.
231, No. 91.
[Cal. of
Cecil MSS.,
Pt. i., 172.]
Haynes'
St. Papers, 41.
652. THE PRIVY COUNCIL to HERTFORD.
Sir Peter Mewtys, being appointed to serve in the King's " battle " with
500 hacquebutiers (part of whom are already sent thence to Calais), desires to
have with him Walter Urbes and Rob. Crache, who were petty captains
under him in the late voyage into Scotland. Hertford shall send them up
with diligence and permit them to bring with them eight other hacquebutiers
as they shall think meet. It appears that Wharton knows not what is
become of Linoux, who has, however, arrived at Chester and will be at
Court within one or two days. St. James's, 9 June 1544. Signed by
Wriothesley, Suffolk, Russell, Winchester, Westminster, Browne and Petre.
P. 1. Fly leaf with address lost. Headed in a later hand: To th'erle of
Hertforde.
9 June. 653. THE PRIVY COUNCIL to FANE and WYNDEBANK.
R- 0- Upon their letters of 2 June, of their proceedings with Christopher
van Landenbergh the King sends letters to Landenbergh, which they shall
deliver. Therewith they shall declare that the King thanks him for his
towardness to serve and will requite it, and, whereas he heretofore promised
to serve as the King would appoint, he is appointed with 1,000 of his best
horsemen to wait upon his Majesty in the middle ward of his army ( " and
touching the footmen his Highness will h[ave] them placed in [t]he[faward
and rereward] ° of his said army [as shall] ° ), and although sufficiently
furnished with horsemen, will entertain 200 of the 400 horsemen which he
. writes that he has ready. Doubtless Landenbergh will be content with this
sorting of his men ; who must be at Ayre by the 20th inst. From the
ambassador with the Emperor they will have received (subscribed by Mons.
de Lyre or otherwise) a declaration of what the Emperor gives, which they
shall in no case exceed ; and Landenbergh, having once covenanted to serve
for less, and being, by the King's goodness, "enlarged to have like sold as
the Emperor giveth," is bound to deal sincerely.
Draft corrected by Petre, pp. 4. Endd. : A minute to Raff Vane and
Wylybanke, ix° Junii a° 1544.
9 June. 654. NORFOLK to [the COUNCIL].
B O. On arriving here yesterday, at 1 p.m., I asked Mr. Treasurer and Mr.
Marshall what news of France. They said they had no espial saving some-
times by women to whom they gave no trust. Then I sent for him whom
my lord of Arundell keeps in his house, whom Palmer, bailiff of Guisnes,
has so often spoken of, "and he, being kept close [hjere sythen[s] Chrystmas,
Cancelled.
36 HI;M;V vm. in
1544.
can shew nothyng." I have determined to send him to the French court ;
iiml like his sayings, for ho desires little money. As he is well known at
! '• >uleygne, Monstreul and this side Abvyle, he desires to be conveyed by
• mbray. Both he and tin- Surveyor agree that Ardre is "as well fortified
as " I sent also for the Council of this town, the King's
victuallers and Sir Clement Harleston, and find that there is marvellous
scarcity of hay and oats, and no new hay yet cut because, by the great rains,
much of the hay ground is under water. Pastures in the low countries are
eaten up, so that cattle are sent up to the high ground beyond the Cawsy to
pasture, with horsemen and footmen to keep them ; which is unsafe with
Bouloigne so near. As soon as my men come, I will depart to swine camp
to abide ray lord Privy Seal's coming. The prices of the King's victuals to
be sold here are too high (bill of them enclosed). The beer from London
is good. I, and all the victuallers, fear that the baking in the carts will fail ;
because, the ovens being often heated, the mortar will fall from the brick,
and small slinking will cause the bricks to fall under and break. I pray
God send us no more lack of other things than of these ovens ; for if they
fail others can be had.
Pray help that the money that I shall have with me may be sent soon, so
that, upon my lord Privy Seal's coming, we may march forward. Your
lordships should look upon such as have sent carters hither, " both the
worst chosen personages and the most poorly trimmed that ever I saw."
The senders must have kept half the 4*. which the King paid for their
coats. I enclose a bill of the names of those who sent them. Their
horses, too, are lean and poor and small.
Mons. de Bieulx has written answer to my letter from Westmester that,
this day, he sends the captain of Gruvelignes to declare his opinion, and
will come himself shortly. Mr. Wallop's trumpeter came yesterday from
Bouloigne, where he saw Mons. du Dies, galyardly trimmed, mustering his
men of arms, who number 100, having " among them 20 horses barded and
all sorts well horsed." He said to the trumpet "Though your men have
killed part of our horses, yet we have recovered good horses by the help of
friends. Look on them. They be no Englysche geldings." He has also
1,500 footmen ; and all B[ou]lennois and Picardy is mustering. He said
to the trumpet " I make ready and abide [for] you." Women and unable
persons are sent away. In Ardre are 1,000 footmen and 50 men of arms
of Mons. .lu Rochepote's band, with but one horse each. They have (as
Mr. Wallop learns from prisoners taken on Saturday last) grain enough for
four months " and such plenty of wine that they sell in the taverns a pottell
for a grote."
" The said Saturday Mr. Wallop and Mr. Ponynges made a great alarm
to Arde ; where divers of the Irysche men did very well, and followed the
Frenchmen very near their gate, and kept company with the Englysche
horsemen at the skirmish very galyardly ; and reckoned by the Frenchmen,
as the prisoners say, to be //<*;i.s niernion.f mtnraiije and also //»•».-• »-.<yv'nm. ;ir/<
a la ijurrrf"
The Council and Staplers here say that in Flanders an angel will not be
taken above !()>-. Fl., and English groats, half-groats, and pence not taken
at all. Unless the Lady Regent is sent to for remedy, no English silver coin
will go there. "Also ye shall receive herewith a letter sent to Mr. Wallop
frome Mounsieur du R[ie]ul[x, whjo sent to [him] a nother answering his
about thr[ee] dais past, wherin were conteyned dyveree other occurrentes."
Finally, my good lords, haste the money hither ; and there shall be no
slothfulness in our going forwards, unless it be for lack of the limoniers and
carriages out of Flanders, of which there is no word. I will to-morrow
view the place wherein to encamp until my lord Privy Seal's coming.
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1544.
654. NORFOLK to [the COUNCIL] — cont.
Unless the King's Pale is cherished there will be scarcity at the return
of the army and this winter. Requiring you to show the King that,
yesterday, I viewed all his fortifications here, which are so excellent that,
when the rest which his Highness has determined are finished, all
Christendom shall not show the like. Calais, 9 June, 8 p.m., 1544.
P.S., in his own hand.— Since writing the above, I have received the
enclosed letter from the Lady Regent ; and will despatch to her and Francis
Hall to hasten hither the limoniers and wagons; and even if they come
not I will, before my lord Privy Seal's arrival, encamp in the enemies'
ground. Signed.
Pp.4:. Slightly mutilated. Fly leaf with address lost.
9 June.
Add. MS.
5,753, f. 38.
B. M.
Ib. 40.
655. THE WAR.
Norfolk's warrant to Sir John Harrington, vicetreasurer of the
Vanguard, to pay bearer wages of 80 soldiers sent hither by the Dean and
Chapter of Poules in London, to serve " under me," for 15 days from 8 to
22 June, at 6rf., and likewise for 2 soldiers sent by Michael Roberts.
Calays, 9 June 36 Hen. VIII. Signed.
ii. Receipt by Hubarte Huse, 10 June, subscribed.
P. 1.
2. The like for 20 soldiers sent by the Dean of St. Stephen's in West-
minster. Calays, 9 June 36 Hen. VIII.
ii. Receipt, 11 June, by John Bayllye.
P. 1.
10 June. 656. HENRY VIII. to HERTFORD.
Add. MS.
32,655, f. 12.
B. M.
Hamilton
Papers, "
ii., No. 256.
Intending very shortly to advance in person in his enterprise against
France, would confer with Hertford at length of the state of those parts
and the ordering of affairs here, and employ him as at his coming shall be
declared ; and therefore sends these letters for his revocation and requires
him, after instructing Shrewsbury, who is appointed lieutenant general
there, to return with diligence.
Draft, pp. 3. Endd. : Mynute to th'erle of Hertford, x° Junii 1544.
10 June. 657. THE PRIVY COUNCIL to TUNSTALL and SADLER.
Add. MS.
32,655, f. 14.
B. M.
Hamilton
Papers,
ii., No. 257.
The King, having resolved to revoke Hertford and appoint Shrews-
bury as lieutenant general, requires them to remain to counsel him and
advance his Grace's affairs, as they have done, wherein his Grace takes them
to be most willing and does not let to declare it. Sadler shall pay Shrews-
bury, from the time he enters office, such diets as Hertford had ; and
further shall send a view of the number in garrison, the monthly charges,
days of payment and money remaining in his hands, that order may be
taken therein before the King's departure.
Draft, p. 1. Endd. : A Mynute to the bisshop of Durham and Mr.
Sadler, x° Junii 1544.
10 June. 658. EARL or HUNTINGDON.
Harl. MS.
3,881, f. 41.
B. M.
Will of Francis earl of Huntingdon, dated 10 June 86 Hen. VIII.
Mud em copy (or f nil abxtrai-t), p. 1.
8i; IIENIIY VIII. 418
1544.
10 June. 659. SIR ANT. KNYVET and Others to SIR ANT. BROWNE.
1(- °- We have at this time written to the King of the forwardness of his
fortification? here, and that the money which " I, Sir Richard Caurden," had
at my last being with his Grace, 5001., is spent (requiring more by Saturday
next, which is pay day). As tin- letter is long, " perhaps his Majesty will
not take the pains or can have leisure to read the same," and therefore we
enclose a copy (and have also written a short letter to the lords of the
Council); begging your help that the letters may be read and money sent,
for victuals are so dear and scant hero that unless the workmen are paid,
and may discharge their board and victualling, tbo victuallers will be unable
to make provision, and we put to much business. As our special trust is in
your mastership we write most at large to you. Portismouthe, 10 June.
Signal : Antony Knyvet : Rio. Caurden d. Cicestr*n : John Chaderton :
Thomas Bartun.
ii. The Same to Henry VIII.
The 100 " hagbutters " of Sir Ant. Knyvet's retinue are come, and like-
wise tbo ships with buoys and cables " by your Majesty devised for the
haven here," and Lyonell Martyn is engaged in trimming them. Lately
foul weather and wind, for 10 days together, hindered carriage of stone ;
but, since the fair weather, we have so applied the works that good store of
stone is already carried and the works much furthered. The first floor of
the square tower within the great fortress is laid, and the foundation of the
barbican towards the sea brought up to G feet, and the rest landward almost
digged ; so that the fortress will shortly be able to receive ordnance. The
turf bulwark at the east end of the New Bank and the bulwark in the midst
called Chaterton's bulwark, with the trench on either side of the bank, are
made, and the bank 14 feet high. Also the bulwark at Portisbridge is
finished and places are made on either side of the new fortress to lay
ordnance in for defence if enemies come before the fortress may be finished.
If the ordnance and munitions were come, of which I, Sir Ant. Knvv.-t .
delivered the Council a bill, your Highness need not doubt any enterprise
here. We are now repairing the bulwark beside " your blockhouse by west
the haven here," whereof Robert Lymden has the keeping.
The 500J. brought by Sir Ric. Caurden is spent, and Saturday next will
be a pay day, and will require a large sum because of the number of work-
men, the provisions and the transporting out of the Wight of stone, chalk,
timber and wood for burning lime and brick. Beg to have 1,0001. by the
said day. One of us would come up but that we are occupied about the
speedy setting forth of the works, and a number of French ships are abroad,
which on Thursday last took a Spaniard without the Nedelles. Have seen
some of them " a see boorde the Wight."
Pp. 8. Add. : Master of the Horse. Endd. : 151 1.
10 June. 660. HERTFORD and Others to HBNBY VI 1 1 .
Add. MS. Forward a letter received this morning from Wharton to Hertford,
32.656. f. 16. with others to Wharton from Lonoux, by which it appears that Lenoux is
repairing to the King, as doubtless he is already advertised. Dernton,
P*a™ers 10 June. %W / 1 1 ••-.', >rd, Shrewsbury and Sadler.
n.,No. 25-«. /'. 1. ,i,i,l. /•/»-/,/.: 1544.
414
86 HENRY VIII.
1544.
10 June.
Add. MS.
32,655, f. 18.
B. M.
Hamilton
Papers,
ii., No. 2f>9.
661. HERTFOKD to the COUNCIL.
Encloses a letter he has received from Wharton, who has served the
King very diligently, and requires them to further his (Wharton's) suit, for
which he now sends up his cousin Thos. Sandforthe, the bearer. Dernton,
10 June. Sitjiit'll.
P.I. Atlil. Endd.: 1544.
10 June. 662. WHARTON to GLENCAIRN.
Add. MS.
32,655, f. 20
B. M.
Hamilton
Papers,
n., No 260(1).
J.ongleat MS.
Since the despatch of your man I have advertised the King of the
credence you sent by him and of your loyal proceedings, and I am com-
• manded to give you his Highness's thanks. Albeit he understands that
you are too wise to credit the fair words of men who are only seeking to
establish their private factions, and will keep out of their hands, his Majesty
wills me to advise you not to commit yourself to their hands upon any
promise they can make, as he will declare more amply to Lynoux, who
landed three or four days past at Chester and will be ere this at Court.
Where Sir George Douglas lately opened to you the cause of their conven-
tion at Stirling, saying that, to advance the King's affairs, he laboured the
deposing of the Governor and Cardinal ; pray remind him of the benefits
which he and his brother have received of the King and the promises which
they and others have made, and advise him to proceed, provided that it is
not in their old fashion of doing first and advertising after ; for if they
elect new regents without the King's pleasure, he must think it done for
their private commodities and not for the advancement of his affairs. As
to the peace which they intend to sue for, the King should first know what
they offer, for it is not to be thought that he will take now such appoint-
ments as he did at the beginning, considering the losses which they have
lately sustained and that they are proclaimed enemies in the Emperor's
dominions. Besides, I know for truth that the King of Denmark, having
now taken peace with the Emperor, has therein obliged himself not to help
the Scots against his Majesty.
Draft corrected by Petre,pp. 7. Endd. : The minute of the lord Wharton's
lettre to th'erle of Glencarn, x° Junii a° 1544.
2. Fair copy of the above, noted in Hamilton Papers, II. p. 748, as
endorsed " A mynute of a lettre to be sent to th'erll of Glencarn as the
device of the lord Wharton."
10 June. 663. THE WAR.
Add. MS.
5,753, f. 41.
B. M.
Ib. 44.
Ih. 82.
Norfolk's warrant to Sir John Harrington, vice-treasurer of the
Vanguard, to pay wages of 5 soldiers sent hither " to serve under me " by
the archd. of Essex, for 15 days from 8 to 22 June, at 6d. a day. Calice,
10 June 36 Henry VHI. Signed.
ii. Receipt, same day, by (a mark subscribed).
P. 1.
2. The like, for payment to Thos. Ardern or bearer, of wages of 4
horsemen at Qd, and 16 footmen at 6</. Calice, 10 June 36 Hen. VIII.
Signed*
ii. Receipt, same day. Signed : Antony Harecort.
r. i.
8. The like for 8 soldiers sent by Ric. Liegh. Calyce, 10 June
36 Hen. VIII. Hiynetl.
ii. Receipt, same day. Signed : Henry Vernon.
P. 1.
:ir, IIKNIIY VIII. 415
l.-.ll.
Ib. 94. 4. The like for 12 soldiers sent by Adam Oteley. Calico, 10 June 86
Hen. VIII. Si;ln,,l.
ii. Receipt, same day. >'/'•///../: Henry Vernon.
P. 1.
Ib. 124. 6. The like for 10 soldiers sent by George Sandford. Calice, 10 June
86 Hen. VIII. >/„,,/.
ii. Receipt, same day. .s'i///i«W : Henry Vernon.
/'. 1.
Ib. f. 37. 6. Norfolk's warrant to pay Robt. Hungerford wages of 100 soldiers
sent hither "to serve under me" by the bp. of Lincoln, for 15 days
from 8 to 22 June at Or/, a day. Calice, 10 Juno 86 Hen. VIII. Signature,
ti> ti MI fir's iiiiiin, it<\, cut off'.
/'.I. Hidilnl : By the duke of Norf. Treasurer not named.
[10] June. 664. MARY of GUISE.
B- O. Bond given "at Striveling the (blank) day of Junii the year of
St. P., v. 891. Qoj i544t" by the nobles of Scotland to maintain the Queen Mother in
" the office of goverment." The preamble states that the Queen's letters,
directed by advice of Arran, summoned a convention atTynlithquo, 28 May
last, to consult for setting forth the Queen's authority, doing justice, and
resisting tho English (who have lately burnt Edinburghe and Lyeth, without
istance, and intend another invasion), which convention was translated to
St i i \ cling, where the Governor, the Queen our Sovereign's mother, with many
of the prelates, earls, lords, barons and other nobles con vented in the Grey
1 Yiurs on the 8rd June inst. There it was thought expedient that a sage
number of the lords should, by themselves, find and article the causes of past
inobedience and lack of justice and the remedies ; and refer it to the
Queen. Governor, and the rest for approval. The lords chosen thereto,
with others who came later and were called to give advice, after con-
sulting three or four days, found that a great part of the inconveniences
here was in my lord Governor and the Council chosen for him, and
advised that the Queen Mother should be joined in equal authority
with him, with a Great Council of 16 persons, viz. 12 temporal and
4 spiritual, as in the "deliverance made thereupon," 6 June, is con-
tained. This deliverance was shown to the Governor, 6 June, before
all the lords ; and the lords who devised it prayed him to consent
thereto, as the Queen Mother was of high lineage, great wisdom and " haile
of lief," being akin to the king and greatest nobles of France, who would
defend this realm. The Governor promised his answer on the morrow
evening. 7 June ; and the deliverance was next shown to the remnant
of the lords, who approved and affirmed it. On the 7th the Governor
made no answer, and, after divers messages had been sent to him,
the lords of the Council, on the 9th, sent him letters in the Queen's name, to
appear at the Grey Friars on the 10th and accept the said " ordinance
and articles " and concur with the Queen in the government. On the
10th the lords waited in the fratry of the Grey Friars from 10 a.m.
" while xij hours was stricken," but the Governor neither came nor sent his
answer ; so they gave their decree suspending him from his office, and chose
the Queen mother to use the said office of government. Siynetl : Marie :
Gawen of Glasgwe: Patrick Morrinen0: Will'm of Dumblane : Ro. Orchaden.
Ep'us : T. commendator of Driburt : De. de Cuper : V. do Culros : Archbalde
erle of Anguss : Erie Bothwile : Will'm erle of Montros : Will'm lorde
• For " MoraTien " by an error of the copyist, who has also made the lord of St.
John's name " Will'm " instead of " Walter " and written " Lovell " for " Lovak"
416 86 HENRY VIII.
1544.
664. MARY of GUISE — cont.
Sanchar : Kobart Maxwell : George erle of Huntlie : G. erle of Caslis : Erie
of Merschell : John erle of Menteth : Hew Lorde Somerwell : George
Duglas : Erie of Murrey ; Archd. erle of Argile : George erle of Erroll :
John lorde Erskyng : Will'm lorde of Saint John : Malm' lorde Chalmerlane :
Hew lorde Lovell : Schir John Campbell of Cawder kny*.
Copy in an English liand,pp. 7. Kndl.: The copie of th'aggrement made
in the Convencion at Sterling.
10 June. 665. VISCOUNT LISLE.
R- 0- Order of Charles V. to his officers of marine to lend every assistance
to Viscount Lisle, whom the King of England has appointed to command
his army by sea, in pursuance of their agreement to maintain a certain
number of men upon the Narrow Sea to harass and invade the enemy.
Brussels, 10 June 1544, imp. 25, reg. 29. Seal slightly injured.
French. Parchment.
R. 0. 2. Another copy, also sealed. Seal sliyhtly injured.
French. Parchment.
10 June. 666. VAUGHAN to PAGET.
R- 0. The day you left Brussels, Mr. Fane and I met and talked of his and
Mr. Wynybankes meeting with Landenberge, who, it seems, entertained
them reverently and showed such a goodly company of horsemen and foot-
men (as far as they saw) as they have seen the like nowhere. Landenberge,
in talking with his captains, used himself reverently towards the King and
saw that every man was well harnessed and weaponed and exhorted his
company to serve the King. Many of his gentlemen have, for the King's
honor, "done great cost upon their ensigns and other apparels gallantly set
out with white and green." I said I marvelled that Landenberge and his
men should say that if I were among them they would "cut me in pieces."
Mr. Fane answered that Landenberge did not talk so, but some of the
company reported " that I should say to Landenberghe that he spare (sic)
to serve the King's Majesty with good men, and that so doing they should
lack no money, which money because they now lacked, they should say I
had betrayed them."
Thinks that (as Landenberghe has hitherto used himself honestly and
has brought a goodly band of men, and as the sending of them back might
give them an ill will to the King's service and an excuse to serve France),
they should be received for a time and afterwards gently despatched. Their
folly towards himself they now seem to repent ; and if they depart unpaid
they will "shred" all the country and raise a rumor to the King's dishonor,
and perchance the Emperor may take it unkindly. Landenberghe told Fane
that, after one or two months' service, his men might be despatched and no
man offended. Wishes that this letter might be received before that which
Paget "wrote here" reaches the Council. Loveyn, 10 ("x." altered from
"ix.") June, 3 a.m.
P.S. — Begs answer with speed " lest there come some other made before
by the King's Majesty."
Hoi., pp. 3. Add, Endd.: 1544.
10 June. 667. SIB THOMAS PALMER and Others to the COUNCIL.
B. O. On the 5th inst. arrived at Grave, and next day received from Mons.
de Buereij the musters of 204 horsemen, well horsed and appointed, save
86 IIF.NIIY VIII. 417
l.-.H.
that about 50 had short hand guns and boar spears, whereas the King
requested all to be lances. Bueren said he knew that the King would have
the whole 600 to be lances, but willed these to be received, and at the
musters at Torney or Detune the whole 500 should be lances. Departed
thonce to Utrecht to meet Lightmakcr, according to his intimation that on
Friday last he would be there with the band he promised the King, and
more ; and, before leaving Grave on Friday last, sent forward a messenger
with letters to Lightmaker to be ready for them on the Saturday. Tarried
until noon on Sunday at Utrecht, but could learn nothing of Lightmaker
from his man there, who left him 18 days past "but xxx leagues off
and setting forwards." As he might well have come that distance in 7
or 8 days, and to tarry longer would prevent their being at Tornay
or Betune by the 14th inst., they left a letter to Lightmaker,
that if he caused his horsemen to march towards Ayro they would at
Andwarpo obtain prost for their entertainment to Tornay or Ayre, and
would be mustered and paid on their arrival at Ayro by the 20th inst.,
according to the King's appointment. Are now in doubt whether to
receive Lightmaker, of whom they hear nothing yet, and beg advice. Go
to-morrow towards Tornay and Betune to receive the musters of the rest
of Bueren's horsemen and footmen. Bueren cannot agree to the King's
request to have 500 men in an ensign, according to their instructions, as he
. has discovered to his men his bargain for 400. He says also that the
Emperor has but 400 and allows them 500 pays. Desire to know the
King's pleasure therein, although they fear that it cannot reach them till
after the musters, at which time they must needs pay his people, and trust
to the tenor of their instructions which " always referreth the whole that if
th'Empcror do the like." Bueren showed a letter stating that in Almaigne,
Count Christofell van Oeldenborgh levies 10 ensigns of men, " for what
purpose is not yet certainly known." Andwarpe, 10 June 1544. Siyned :
Thomas Palmer : Edward Vaughan : T. Chamberlein.
In Chamberlain's hawl, pp. 4. Cover tritli address lout. Kndtl. : Sir
Thomas Palmer and Edward Vaughan, Thomas Chamberhvyn to the
Counsaill, x° Junii a" 1544.
10 June. 668. CHAMBERLAIN to PAOET.
R O. This day Mr. Palmer, Mr. Vaughan, and I returned from receiving
musters of the 204 horsemen at Grave levied by MOMS, dc Bueren, as may
appear by our present advertisement to the King. I found here Mr.
Stephen Vaughan, newly arrived from Bruxelles, where he had been with
you and declared the proceedings of Mr. Vane and Mr. Wynebanke with
Landenbergh, and how I delivered them too little money for Landen-
bergh's men. If blamed, I beg you to make my excuse, which is chiefly
that, when the money was delivered to me, I could not reckon how much
would serve, as it was not known what sould the footmen and horsemen
should have, but referred to the Emperor's instructions to be received here
from Mr. Wutton. On their receipt Mr. Stephen Vaughan and I sat a
whole day about the calculation ; and so delivered Mr. Vane and Mr.
Wynebanke 7.600/. Fl. which we reckoned to bo 600/. too much. By
a minute which Mous. de Bueren made me for his men " I found
that I had given Mr. Vane with the most after that rate." ElttH
also that Landenbergh " refused to take his entertainment according
to the instructions had from th'Emperor," which Mons. de Bueren never
did. Begs to be appointed to serve during this journey as he has begun,
and have some honest allowance. >'/</>
F.S. — At the closing of this, obtained the enclosed news of Italy " affirmed
true from sundry places and men of credit." Andwarpe, 10 June 1544.
Hoi., pp. 8. Add. Endd.
21715 '2 i.
418
36 HENRY VIII.
1544.
R. o.
E.G.
11 June.
11 June.
Add. MS.
32,655, f. 25.
B.M.
Hamilton
Papers,
n., No. 260.
Haynes'
St. Papers, 42.
668. CHAMBERLAIN to PAGET — cont.
2. Italian news.
Nice, 9 May, from Captain Christofano Pallavisin : — It is reported from
Santo Bemo that Barbarossa prepares to leave for Constantinople, taking
with him Captain Polino and the prior of Capua, with six French galleys,
viz. three of the Prior's and three others of the Count dell'Anguillara, of
Sor- Pietro and of Pietro Bonaccio, to testify to the Grand Signor that he
has served the King well. To furnish three galleys and his own with slaves
and other necessaries he has left the other French galleys disarmed, but
still detains them. Their land forces are dismissed and this expedition has
ended in smoke, and Polino and the Prior are warned to be ready to depart
this day.
Genoa, 21 May : — Captain Christofano Palavisino's report, which seemed
incredible, is confirmed otherwise.
Cremona, 15 May : — The Marquis" had determined to set upon Piero
Strozzi when the latter, obtaining boats from Piacenza, left Cugnolo and
went over the Po, and now waits for the Count of Pitigliano. The Marquis
will send the men of the Count of Nuvolara and Sr Ipolito da Correggio
to Casalmaggior.
Cremona, 26 May : — It is true that Strozzi crossed the Po with the aid of
Piacenza.
Piacenza, 24 [May] : — The French, that is Piero Strozzi's men, have
crossed the Po with aid from Piacenza, in which city was the Sor Pier
Luigi, who disarmed three companies of Sor Ipolito da Correggio at Monti-
celli. On the 23rd was great alarm in Piacenza on a report that 80 ships
with Imperial soldiers were at Calendasco, six miles off. Carignano was at
the last extremity. Barbarossa has departed with Captain Polino from
Constantinople.
Casale, 22 [May] : — Military movements thereabouts (detailed).
Mantua : — Petignano's men left Lucciara on 26 May for Piacenza.
Genoa : — It is certain that Barbarossa has departed with the six galleys,
against the King's will, taking with him the artillery of the four French
ships and the crews of all the rest of the French galleys. Signor Pannottino
(Jannottin Dorria in § 8) has gone out with 20 galleys towards Provence.
Piero Strozzi was still beyond the Po, uncertain what to do ; and the
Marquis's army increasing daily.
Italian, pp. 3.
3. English translation of many passages of § 2.
In Masons hand, pp. 8. Endd. : News from divers places beyond the
seas.
669. HENRY VIII. to CRANMER.
See No. 781.
670. THE PRIVY COUNCIL to HERTFORD.
Send herewith the King's letters for his return, and letters and com-
mission to Shrewsbury to supply the place of lieutenant general there, to
whom he shall communicate all affairs. Then, taking special note of the
state of the Borders and what things need reform, to be declared to the
King, he shall repair hither. Enclose minute of a letterf to be sent by
Wharton to Glincarn. St. James's, 11 June 1544.
P.S. — Shrewsbury's commission shall be sent by next post.
Draft, p. 1. Endd. : The minute from the Counsaile to th'erle of Hert-
ford, xj° Junii a° 1544.
Of Guasto.
tNo. 662.
36 HENRY VIII.
419
1544.
Hatfield MS. 2. Original letter of which the above ia the draft, and from which it
[Cal o? Cecil ia Printed 'n Haynes. Signed by Wriothesley, Suffolk, Essex, Lisle,
M'SS Winchester, Westminster, St. John, Gage, Wyngfeld and Petre.
Pt. i., 173.] /'. 1. Add. l-'.ndd. : From the Lords, roc. xiij Junii.
June. 671. HENRY VIII. to SHREWSBURY.
Add. MS.
32,065, f. 80.
B. M.
Hamilton
Papers.
ii.. No. 874.
Having resolved to revoke Hertford, now occupying the place of
lieutenant general in those parts, has appointed Shrewsbury to replace him,
and now sends commission under the Great Seal therefor. Having at the
late journey into Scotland done such acceptable service, for which the King
hereby thanks him, no doubt he will so endeavour to execute this charge
that the King's good expectation of him will be augmented.
Draft, pp. 8. Kndd. : Mynute to th'erle of Shrewsbery, Junii 1544.
11 June. 672. THE PRIVY COUNCIL to [NORFOLK].
Harl. MS.
6,989, f. 111.
U. M.
We have received from my lord of Hertford a docquot of the pay-
ments to such as served in the late voyage into Scotland, and send you the
copy in case any of them should demand wages contrary to it. As great
numbers of the army, both voward, rearward and battle, are daily trans-
ported, the King's pleasure is that you take order to spare, as much as
possible, the horsemeat and grass within the Pale until his Grace's repair
to Calais. Also, being informed that if all should pass to Dover they can-
not well be furnished with victuals in Kent, the King has appointed that
those of the battle who have men out of Essex, Suffolk and Norfolk shall
transport at Ipswich or Harwich, and such as have men out of Surrey,
Sussex and Hampshire shall transport at Rye and Winchelsey; for which
transportation you shall send hoys and vessels to the said ports.
" We speak of sending hoys and vessels to Rye and Winchelsey because
we doubt whether, upon occasion of the proclamation, all be repaired to
Dover." St. James's, 11 June 1544. Signed by Wriothesley, Suffolk,
Essex, Winchester, Westminster, St. John, Gage, Wyngfeld and Petre.
P. 1. Not addressed. Endd. : A Regio Consilio.
11 June. 673. SIR GEORGE DOUGLAS to HERTFORD.
Add. MS.
32,655. f. 86.
B. M.
Hamilton
Papers,
n., No. 264(1).
A convention sat in Lytko, 28 May, and was transported to Sterling,
29 May, where were the Queen and Governor and most of the nobles.
Meanwhile Douglas rode to Dumbarton and consulted with his cousin
Glencarne to ride to Sterling and see if the Governor might be deposed.
Came to Sterling 8 June and got the lords to charge the Governor with
having, by the Cardinal's counsel, broken the peace and marriage with
England (and so brought the English army to destroy a great part of this
country), and to require him, as perjured, to resign his office. He promised
answer the next day and meanwhile stole away with two men only to
Blaknes castle. The lords then discharged him of the government by
proclamations in the principal towns, and summoned him to appear on
28 July in Edinburgh to hear himself degraded of his office, in Parliament,
as his choice had been ratified in Parliament. The lords advised to name
the Queen as ruler, but Douglas showed them that she was a woman and
too weak to rule ; so they named Angus, Huntley, Argaylle and Boduell.
Said that Lenos was before Boduell ; and " they confessed this same, if he
had not taken part with England." Devised then that they should join
12 earls with the Queen ; and they agreed, having four bishops joined with
the 12 earls. Arren being discharged and no man having power to use the
government until Parliament degrades him, Douglas thought meanwhile to
420 86 HENRY VIII.
1544.
673. SIB GEORGE DOUGLAS to HERTFORD — cont.
learn the King's pleasure. It was devised to make Boduell lieutenant
of the Borders, and give him 1,000 horsemen and 400 hackbutiers, and 51.
a day for his own charges, but the writer suggested that Angus was a
meeter man and got him chosen, although no man can give him commission
until Parliament degrades the Governor. Writings are come from France
that 18 score sail are coming hither with men, money, victuals and
munitions.
Desires to have a wise man appointed to be at Berwick, authorised to
meet him secretly, and hear and answer his questions, and suggests Mr.
Schelle as suitable, because he is there present. Desires Hertford's
writing to assure him against Englishmen, as he will come with only one or
two men. Has ordered a servant in the Kamilis beside Berwick to bring
writings from Hertford. Edinburgh, 11 June.
P.S. — The Queen and lords will send a herald with a writing to the
King, desiring a passport for ambassadors to come with offers. " There is
no great hurt to hear their offers." Siyncd.
Pp. 4. Endd.: Sir George Duglas to th'erle of Hertford, xj° Junii 1544.
11 June. 674. NORFOLK and Others to HENRY VIII.
B- °- Yesterday Mons. de Reux sent the captain of Gravelinge to me, with
letters of credence, who desired to know which way I would take.
I answered that I much desired his opinion therein. He said that De
Reux's opinion was in nowise to abuse ourselves with Arde or Boleyn,
being so well fortified, but besiege Monstrell, which might be won unless
the Frenchmen put 7,000 or 8,000 men in it. I asked "what news he
had of any assembling of men in Fraunce. He said that of [tr]eu[th] the
French king had xvth or xvjth thousand Swysers," and looked for 6,000
or 7,000 Almains, and had 8,000 footmen of his own subjects with 1,500
or 1,600 light horses and 1,500 men of arms, led by the Dolphyn and
Marischall Hanyball, who should all be sent to beard the Emperor and
devastate the country before him ; also Mons. de Vandosme with 1,500
men of arms, 800 or 900 light horses and 10,000 or 12,000 of Bolonoyse,
Pycardye, Normandye and Brytons, would likewise beard your Majesty's
army. He said that, if I went to Monstrell, we should have victuals out
of Flanders ; for he would lie about Fawconberge with 5,000 or 6,000 foot-
men and 500 or 600 horsemen, so that victuals might come without danger
of the French garrisons ; advising me to leave a band of Almains at his
appointment for their more sure conveyance. He said there was but one
way to pass the Somme, viz., above Braye, "where my lord of Suffolk came
over homewards."0 By the way the army should be furnished out of the
Emperor's country; and Braye should then be fortified and kept, and he
rather thought that De Reux would help to garrison it. He could not tell
what other towns on the Somme should be kept, but Mons. de Reux, at his
coming, on Saturday next, would show his opinion therein. He did not
think there was any good passage between Abbevyle and the sea, for good
vessels came up to Abbevyle ; but he was born within four miles of Braye
and knew that the army might pass there in despite of the enemies.
" And Sir, this was th'effect of his communing with me, evermore laying
his load upon That in nowise your IJighness should not consume no time
in laying siege where was no likelihood in brief time to win the same."
On Mondayl last at 4 p.m., " Mons. d[e]
and hathe put in to the same fyfty men of armes of Rochpottes bande with
•In 1523. See Vol. III., No. 3516. f The 9th June.
:i«; IIKNKY VIM. 421
1544.
their archers, and have not past fyfty horses with them, and one thow-
sundo fotemen, and have put owt of the towne all unable persons for the
\vnrr," and likewise at Boleyn, whence they daily carry their stuff to
Abbevylc. Never were worse espials than here. Saynt Murtein is a false
knave, or he mijjht have advertised the victualling of Arde. None of the
Council here trust him, but lord Graye and Hall. Yesterday after the
arrival of Mons. do Curryer, at supper, came Mr. Secretary Patchet, with
whom Mr. Tn -usurer and I had long conference, as commanded, to learn
what come of his charges to the Emperor. Among other things, " of
which I liked not all well," I marked the high words of Landeburgc to
Stephen Vaughan, and think it difficile to cause him to attend on your
royal person with his horsemen and send his footmen with our company,
and that, whether his bands are together or separate, there will be business
with them. Begs final instructions for his marching hence. Has desired
Mr. Treasurer and Mr. Walloppe to subscribe this letter without making
others privy thereto. Calais, 11 June. Sitpied: [T. NJorff [oik] : T. Cheyne :
John Wallop.
Vj>. 4. Fly leaft with adtlrets, lo$t.
11 June. 675. NORFOLK and Others to the COUNCIL.
K- O- My lords, as I have written my opinion to the King I forbear to
molest you therewith; but desire you to help that I may have answer soon,
also to send the 160,000/. to be carried hence with me, for it will be some
time ere such a sum is " tolled, " and tarrying here for it would IK; very waste-
ful, and departing hence without it more than folly, "considering the not
possibility to be conveyed in surety to me." Here is such scarcity of hay
and grass that he must depart, and intends to lie on Sunday night0 in the
enemies' ground if all his company are here, but none are yet come of
Norfolk, Suffolk, Essex, Cambridge or Lincolnshire, nor his own household
who embarked at London on Saturday, with all his baggage, and a great
part of the noblemen. The King's servants, victuallers, here say that the
rates of the carriages made there are too large, as appears by their bill
enclosed; "which before my departure I declared to you, my lords of
Wynchester and Chambrelayne, that I thought would prove so ; wherefore,
if ye continue in th'opinion that the said proportion of victuals rated to be
carried will serve, ye shall be deceived, or else the King's servants here and
I be marvellously abused, which by proof we see at our eye." They also
complain of lack of harness and weapons, as do Mr. Harlcstone's company. 1
The remedy for harness must come from England, and I will, if com-
manded, take weapons from the King's store here. Calyce, 11 June.
.<?/«//««••/: T. Norffolk : T. Cheyne: John Wallop.
/ '/>. 2.
R. O. 2. Bill, addressed at the head to the duke of Norfolk, stating that 300
conductors and watchers are appointed to the survey of victuals for the
vanguard, but no harness or weapons for them. That the 168 waggons
appointed to the victuallers are rated to carry 80 cwt.; but, by proof, in
carrying beer and wine to Guisnes, they will not carry above two pipes, or
four hogsheads or five barrels, which varies from the rate "in every load of
pipes one pipe, in every load of hogsheads two hogsheads and in every load
of barrels five barrels." The waggons are not so furnished but that the
perfecting of them will be chargeable. Si<ineil : James Gage: Robert
Pakenham: Anthony Birkes: Richard Ward: William Milward : George
Stonehouse.
•June 15th.
f Sir Clement Harlestone seems to have bad charge of the baking arrangements.
See No. 272 (4).
422 36 HENRY VIII.
1544.
675. NORFOLK and Others to the COUNCIL — cont.
Memorandum by Norfolk. — That he has examined this matter in presence
of the King's officers and Mr. Bous, but, as they have not proved for the
weight of 30 cwt., they will not oppose Mr. Bous's opinion that it may be
done. However, the " number of carriages that shall go by weight is not
above v., and therefore your wisdoms can consider the lack shall be of
furniture."
P. 1.
11 June. 676. THE QUEEN OF HUNGAKY to CHAPUYS.
R- 9', Has received his letters of the 7th inst. answering hers of the last
Calendar °* *^e Pas* mon*n» together with the patents ; and herewith sends the
'
vii. 121.]' l*ke f°r those there, and has ordered publication in all ports. As she
advertised him by her last, the French went out from Lutzembourg on the
6th inst. between 6 and 7 a.m., to the number of 1,400 (having previously
allowed a list to be made of the artillery and munitions, being 41 cast pieces
and 140 barrels of powder) without having spoilt anything. The town is
so well fortified that if they had had victuals it would not have been
pregnable. Was pleased to hear that the passenger ships of this country
were arrived and will not retard the passage of the army. As to the wagons,
he has learnt by her last what she has done and the slender fashion used
therein by the English, sending a single man to levy and conduct 8,000
horses and 1,500 or 1,500 (sic) wagonners, without instruction or a letter to
anyone here who might have aided him — as has been amply shown to the
prime secretary Paget, who passed here on the 9th, when she was at the
chase. After waiting for Paget's coming two days she went to the fields, leav-
ing order to send her notice of his coming, and although he was told that she
would be sent for and would return within two or three hours, because, he
said, he had nothing important to declare, she having heard what passed at
Spers, and the Sieur de Courrieres was already departed, he would not have
her leave the chase. In that he was courteous, but she would rather have
spoken with him than taken her pastime, were it only to make her
affectionate recommendations to the King, with thanks for his honorable
message brought when he passed the first time ; in which, nevertheless, he
said he would do his duty, and the Sieur de Corrieres will supply the rest.
As to the victuals, although she has for a long time made preparations,
and published placards for the freedom of the victuallers and given written
advertisement to the ambassador deceased, has not yet heard from England
how they desire to be served. Will do no less therein than for the Emperor's
army. Hopes that the ships of war under the Sieur de Beures are now on
the sea, as De Beures wrote that they only awaited the wind, which for two
days past has been propitious. Wrote in her last that Chapuys should
require the King to send Octavien Bos to Gravelinge, as he would easily
do with the men of war who are crossing and she would find difficult in
England without his assistance. If the King wishes to deliver him to
Chapuys instead, some ship of this country must be found to carry him
bound into Zealand or Antwerp.
Fr. Modern transcript of the original minute' at Vienna, pp. 2. Original
headed: De xie de Juing 1544.
11 June. 677. WOTTON to HENRY VIII.
B- °- The Frenchmen delivered Luxenburgh to the Viceroy upon Friday*
St. P., ix. 701. jag^ ikying ^ weu fortified, and therein 42 pieces of ordnance. The Prince
of Orange is arrived at the Camp ; and now they march towards Toulle, as
•The 6th.
36 HENRY VIII. 423
1544.
Don Francisco do Este has written to the ambassador of Ferrara. The news
of Barbarossa's departure, carrying away the prior of Capua and Captain
Paulin, with six of the French king's galleys and almost all his " forsares,"
continues, as Granvelo says. The ambassador of Ferrara has a suspicion
that they go to Tunyse; but Gran vole is sure that the Turk has revoked
Barbarossa. The Diet concluded yesterday. The Empire has already
granted against next year, to the war offensive against the Turk, 80,000
footmen and 10,000 horsemen for two years, which number the Emperor
desires to be augmented. The Protestants will deliver Duke Henry of
Brunswick's lands to the Emperor upon conditions to be settled with their
ambassadors. The Emperor departed yesterday for Metz. Granvele tarries,
peradventure till to-morrow, to " seal the recess of the Diet," &c. Encloses
copy of the treaty between the Emperor and the Danes, in Dutch, sub-
scribed by Secretary Joisse Bavc, with a Latin translation.0
Petrus Appianus, "a man of great name in the arts mathematicals," has
shown Wotton that, hearing of Henry's learning and delight in liberal
sciences, he meant to present a book of his own, named Axtronamicum
Cesareiim, containing divers new things. He has printed it himself, as he
does all his books, and not above sixteen or seventeen copies, and, albeit it
is dedicated to the Emperor and his brother, he would send it because
otherwise Henry could not come by it. This Apianus is the ordinary reader
of the " mathematecalles " in the Unyversitie of Ingolstadt, and is very
familiar with the Fowkers, through whose agent in England an answer
may be sent him.
Writes not of the recess of the Diet, as his fellow Chr. Mounte is writing,
who was at the reading of it. Has had great help from Mounte here,
and testifies to his diligence in Henry's service. Spyre, 11 Jane 1544.
Signed.
Pp. 8. Add. Sealed. Endd.
11 June. 678. WOTTON to PAOBT.
]:. 0. On the evening of the 9th inst. received the treaty of Denmark,
written in Dutch, as it was made, and subscribed by Secretary Joisse Bave.°
Sends it herewith, together with a Latin translation received from Bave.
Luxenburgh was delivered on Friday! last. There went out 1,500 French-
men " lean, weak, famished and dead for hunger, even like as I look that
we shall be when we come out of France." The Emperor will not now
meddle with Ivois and the rest of Luxenburgh occupied by Frenchmen,
but march on. Mons. de Guyse lies about Lorayne. The ambassador of
Ferrara has heard that the King comes not over; and can hardly be
persuaded otherwise, because the duke of Alberquerque goes into Spain.
Has no news out of England since Paget left. The Diet is ended and
another assigned to 1 Oct. at Wormes. " The Emperor, the king of
liomayna and all the Estates being set in the Council house at the con-
clusion of this Diet, came in Duke Albert of Mecchleburgh, who lighted but
even then from his horse : so that he may say that he was at the Diet too."
Spyre, 11 June 1544. Signed.
P. 1. Add. Kmld.
11 June. 679. CHR. MONT to HENRY VIII.
R- O. Two days ago those who are called Catholics signified in open Council
Bt. P., ix. 704. that they could not assent to or subscribe the pacification delivered to the
Emperor by the Imperial Commissioners Palatine and Brandenburg, of
• See No. 667 (1, 2). i The 6th.
424 36 HENRY VIII.
1544.
679. CUB. MONT to HENRY VIII. — cont.
which Mont wrote in his last. Upon this unexpected protest, the Emperor
commanded the States to assemble at 4 a.m. next morning, when, after
they had, with the King of Romans, discussed these dissensions until
9 a.m., he himself joined them, and the recess of the Diet was read. Gives
it, from memory, touching the payments for the aid to compel the French
king to leave his alliance with the Turk, the contribution for next year's
offensive war against the Turk (special condition for Jews) the appointment
of next Diet for 1 Oct. at Worms, the prohibition of serving against the
Emperor or Empire, the expulsion of the wandering people called Saracens,
and the preservation of internal peace.
After months of altercation upon religion and the judgments (juditiorum
comtitutio), when the Emperor had appointed his commissioners for a
pacification and everyone was expecting peace, lo ! a few of the Catholics,
viz., Mayence with the bishops and the duke of Brunswick (apart from the
chiefs of their opinion, as Treves, Palatine, Bavaria and Cleves and all the
cities) have openly protested that they cannot acquiesce. In the tumult
thus aroused the Emperor and King of the Romans have made a decree
(recited) deferring matters until the Diet of 1 Oct.
Immediately upon the promulgation of the statutes, the Emperor started
for Luxemburg. Duke Maurice awaits him in the way, eight miles hence,
with 1,000 horsemen; and Albert Margrave of Brandenburg joins him by
the way with the like number. It is rumoured that 70,000 Turks have
entered Hungary. Spires, 11 July 1544.
Lot. Hoi., pp. 4. Endd.
12 June. 680. ROBERT BONNER to LORD COBHAM.
Harl. MS. AS commanded to report the price of wood, fish and wethers, certifies
28£ M3°g *k&t wood (without carriage to the waterside) is 2s. 8</. a thousand and
carriage of it is sometimes 2s., but when the ways are fairest 20^/. ; wethers
are 4s. 8d. a piece and fish in the "mude," not dried, 4L a hundred. I beg
to have your Lordship's letter forthwith for "astayenge" of my ship and 12
men to be always at your commandment. Lyghe, 12 June.
Hoi. p. 1. Add. : To, &c., lord Cobbam, lorde debite of the Kinges
Majesties towne of Calice.
ii. [Lord Cobham to Paget.]
Mr. Secretary, this Friday morning I received a letter from a friend
declaring that, whereas the King gave my lord of Arundell 200Z. yearly
above the allowance of his patents, that 200Z. is now to be diminished by
100 marks, "which methinketh might have stande as it was, considering the
charges I shall be put to this year." I desire no gains of the office, but
have sold to set me forth land worth SOI. a year." Pray move my lord
Chancellor for his favour ; "for without both your helps I shall be undone
in this office, I perceive by the beginning."
Draft in a clerk's hand at the foot of the preceding, p. 1.
iii. Indenture, made 12 June 86 Hen. VIII., between Lord Cobham and
Nic. Hilles of Rochester, smith, of the purchase from Hilles of G0,000 of
oak billett at 4s. 8d. to be delivered " on thesside " before 1 March next, in
part payment of which 4Z. 6s. Sd. is now paid.
Draft in a clerk's hand on the back of the preceding, p. 1.
12 June. 681. THE PRIVY COUNCIL to WOTTON.
B- °- The King having lately addressed servants to Aeon to take musters
of the horsemen and footmen brought by Chr. van Landem burgh for his
service against France, has answer that Landemburgh, contrary to his
36 HENRY Vffl. 425
1511
covenants (which Wotton knows) and the enlargement of pays granted
when Mr. Vaughan went to deliver his prest, now refuses to serve except
he have a further entertainment ; on the plea that the Emperor pai«l i
last year than this. If so, as the King would wish that tin- KmjH-ror gave
no such occasion of hindrance, so, ho thinks it " more than necessary that
th*Emperoar have such special regard to the said Landembergh, and taki
some such honorable order herein as his Majesty may be certainly informed
after what rate so far [the Emperor payeth this year]0 as this manner of
proceeding be not example to others to do the semblable and give them
occasion to break the like pacts and covenants with other princes, whereby
the credit of that nation might be much impaired in th'estimation of the
world." Wotton is, therefore, to obtain and send hither a book signed by
the Emperor "setting forth the natures and qualities of the said pays."
Enclose copy of their letter now addressed to those who have the charge of
mustering Landeinburgh's men, showing the resolution to which the King
has been moved ; and doubtless the Emperor will be much more offended
and take this resolution in good part.
Draft, pp. 7. EntM. : The minute to Doctor Wotton from the Counsail,
xij° Junii a° 1544.
12 June. 682. TUB PRIVY COUNCIL to FANE and WYNDEBANK.
The King, understanding by letters from Sir Win. Pagett, one of
his principal secretaries, the state of affairs with Landenberghe, commands
them (if they have not otherwise agreed with Landenberghe than at the
despatch of Paget's said letters) to withdraw secretly into some good town,
out of Landenberghe's danger, and thence write to him that, learning his
manner of proceeding and his words " that he mindeth not to serve except
things may be directed to his own pleasure," the King wills them to signify
that (whereas, when he first sued to enter the King's service, he covenanted
for the wages of his band according to articles signed by him, which remain
with the King, and afterwards the King enlarged the " said pacts " and
gave like entertainment as the Emperor gives, and thereupon he received of
the King's commissioners prest and conduct money, and so wrote of his for-
wardness to serve that the-King chose him with 1,000 of his best horsemen
to attend up. MI his own person in the middle ward, as appears by his Grace's
late letters to them, and now, since that second agreement, he has reported
that the King gave more than the Emperor and so caused mutiny among
divers Almains of the Emperor, and again, "varvyng" from his second
promise, refuses to proceed to his appointed place " except he may eftsoons
have such further entertainment as himself now prescribeth "), as he
declares himself " to be a man of such courage as feareth not to displease
king nor emperor," but shows himself, by his obstinate proceedings, no
such man as wns looked for, the King has resolved not to use the service
either of him or any of his band ; and doubts not but the Emperor will
have respect to their proceedings and desire others within his dominions to
accomplish their promises.
The King desires 12 drummers and 12 lifers, of the best, to be employed
in these wars ; thinking that if Landenberghe's band break and scatter
they may be provided there. If Landenberghe's men desire conduct money
homewards, he may be told, by letter, that more than enough for that "hath
been delivered unto them by you for their month's wages." Immediately
upon receipt of this you shall practise secretly to get to the King's service
1,000 of Landenburgh's horsemen, telling some who seem meet to work by
• In the pcurage, which is much corrected, thete word* oeem to hare been struck out
inadvertently.
426 36 HENRY VIII.
1544.
682. THE PRIVY COUNCIL to FANE and WYHDEBANK — cont.
that the horsemen need not withdraw, although Landenburgh and the
footmen vary from their promise, for the King will willingly use their
services. Thus the King thinks that " he shall not only be well rid of the
rest but also honorably despatched of Landenbergh with such a blot as he
hath well deserved."
Draft, partly in Petre's hand, pp. 8. Endd. : The minute from the
Counsaill to Raff Fane and Richard Wynbank, xij° Junii a° 1544.
12 June. 683. THE PRIVY COUNCIL to NORFOLK.
Harl. MS. Upon consultation here for the victualling of the voward, rearward
6>98R' M 118' an^ -^m£'s battle on this side " the waiter of Summe, there hath been
amongst us such an opinion conceived of the greediness of them of Flanders
to have our money as they will spare no travail, ne fear any jeopardous
danger, to adventure to repair with victuals to our armies," whereupon we
stay whether to provide carriages for the provisions, which "were, for the
excessive charge thereof, to be eschewed." You shall take occasion to
devise with the Great Master of that matter, to know whether he will employ
the garrisons of that country to conduct the victuallers and preserve them
from the garrisons of Turwen, Arde and Montrel ; to the intent that, upon
certainty of what victualling may be had from Flanders, provision may be
made. Upon your answer diligent order shall be taken. St. James's, 12
June 1544. Signed by Wriothesley, Suffolk, Essex, Winchester, West-
minster, St. John, Gage and Petre.
In Gardiner s hand, pp. 2. Add. : Captain of the voward and lieutenant
of the said voward and rearward in the King's Majesty's absence.
12 June. 684. HERTFORD and Others to HENRY VIII.
Add. MS. Enclose letters received this afternoon from Wharton and Sir Ralph
32>*R5]J 26 -^ure> war(len of the Middle Marches, to Hertford, with a letter from lord
Hamilton Maxwell's priest to one Thomson, Wharton's deputy customer. Eure's letter
Papers. shows that Jedworthe is well burnt. ^ The bringer of it, Ralph Hogeson, says
H., No. 261. that on Monday night0 lord Eure and Sir Ralph, as appointed, took their
journey into Scotland, and, on Tuesday morning,! summoned the provost
and burgesses of Jedworthe to deliver the town, they should suffer no damage
and be garrisoned and defended, but if they refused, man, woman and child
should be slain. The provost and burgesses answered that lords Hume,
Sesford and others had willed them to keep the town and promised aid,
desiring 12 hours' respite in which to send to lord Hume. Thereupon the
town was assaulted and won without resistance, but the Scots had fled out
carrying the goods of the town and abbey with them. As the town could
not be kept with any convenient number it was all burnt, and the abbey
likewise. They then returned, thinking to burn the villages on the way, but
espied smoke and fire in England about 14 miles off. Thereupon Sir Ralph
took 500 of the best horsemen, leaving his father to return home, and
repaired with speed towards the fire, Thos. Forster, one of the pensioners,
and 80 others making straight for the fire, and Sir Ralph going between the
Scots and home. Forster found the Scots at least 900 horsemen and not
past 100 footmen, and gave them such an onset that they " fled upon the
spurs." In the chase, which was taken up by Sir Ralph with 80 horsemen
(for the rest had tired their horses in coming) the laird of Cockborne was
taken, and many Scottish gentlemen taken and slain. The Warden's
* June 9th. f June 10th
HENRY VIII.
427
If, II.
Longleat MS.
Hamilton
Papers,
ii., p. 744.
Ib. p. 743.
company are all returned home safe, except one Irishman and one English-
man slain, but they spoilt so many horses that no enterprise will be possible
for a month or six weeks. The Scots burned two villages called Twysell and
Tylmowthe in Norhamshire, but paid dearly for them. The Irishmen did
good services and are dreaded by the Scots, as they take no prisoners, after
the Border custom, but say that the King gives them wages to live upon.
Hertford perceives by letters from the Council that Walter Urbes and
Robert Crqwche, who were petty captains of the hackbutiers under Sir Peter
Meawtes, are to be sent up. Urbes shall go, but the other is Hertford's
servant in charge of 100 hackbutiers of the garrison, who are more dreaded
by the Scots than 500 spears, and there is no other expert man for that
charge in these parts. Dernton, 12 June, midnight. Siyned by Hertford,
Shrewsbury and Sadder.
Pp. 4. Add. Kndd.: 1544.
2. " The names of the prisoners taken in the return from the burning
of Jedworth."
A paper giving the names of those taken by the garrisons of the captain
of Norham (who took Master John Howme, nephew to lord Howme, Wm.
Cokborne lord of Cokborne, and many others), the captain of Warke, Thos.
Fostrc, Lancelot Carlton, Thos. Graie of Norton, the lord of Cornhill,
Lucas Metcalf, "them of Berwike" and the countrymen of Norhamshire,
in all 212 horsemen with their horses and 17 footmen, all of whom were at
the burning of Hetton, Tylmouthe and Twisell.
Endd. as above.
ii. " The names of the prisoners taken by the Tyndall and Rydesdale
men in the return from Jedworth."
A paper giving the names of 16 persons (viz., Wm. Bellingham, Edw.,
Edde, Ant., Clame and Wm. Mylbourne, Hen. Robson, George Charton,
Wm. Charleton of Hesilside, Watte Bell, Hen. Charleton, Perce Charlton,
George Hall, Tom Pott, and Edde and Wm. Halle) and of the men (named)
whom each took, in all 59. .
Kndd. as above.
*** The following is a list of
marked " ii." only occurring in § ii
those not marked only in § i.).
the surnames of
., those marked "
the prisoners (those
in both, and
i., n.
Anderson
Came . . . rell
Dawne
Freer
Anders tone
Carrike
Dicson or
Frissell
Angerev
Carsse
Dicsone
Galbleishe
Arnet
Cawdell
Dobson
Gellye
Atcheson
Cheldes ii.
Doddes
Geves
Atkyn
Cherdon ii.
Donielsone
Gibson ii.
Atkynson
Clapinge
Douglas ii.
Graden or
Aynesley ii.
Clifton ii.
Dowchele
Gradone
Barker
Clyntes
Dowe
Gray or
Bell
Cokborne
Dunseman
Graye i., ii.
Borne
Coke
• Edmerton
Greif
Bowe
Colven
Kllem
Hall ii.
Bowmaker
Comynggam
Kl Ionian
Halle ii.
Brasson
Crawe
Elwood ii.
Hallydaie
Bromfeld
Curror
Fawcart
Hawson
Browne i., ii.
Darlyn or
Fawsyd
Hedlie
Burne
Darlinge
Fayde
Henderwyke
Byll
Davison,
Fersyd
Hetlie
Callee
Daveson or
Fowller
Hoge ii.
Camrane
Davetsoni., ii.
Fowrd
Hoggart
428
36 HENRY VIII.
1544.
684. HERTFORD and Others to HENRY VIII. — cont.
Houtry
Howborne ii.
Howe
Howme or
Hume
Jacson
James ii.
Jeffraye
Johnson,
Johnsoun or
Jonson
Kinge
Knape
Kyrton ii.
Ladley,
Lauedley or
Lawdley ii.
Landeiethe
Lanysdane
Laudre
Len
Loughe or
Lowghe
Lowman
Lowre ii.
Lowrye
Lowthman
Lyell
Lyonnysean
Malyn
Manderston
Mawet
Michelson ii.
Moffete
Monkras
More
Morrey or
Morray
Nesbet
Ollever ii.
Pareman ii.
Parke
Parre ii.
Patterson
Patteson or
Pateson
Pawlle
Paxton
Pence
Persone
Polsone
Polwert or
Polward
Pringill,
Pryngill or
Prungill
Purves
Eenton
Richeson
Rippethe
Rise
Robson or
Robeson i.,
Rosbrughe
Rose
Rotherford ii.
Rulle
Runseman
Ryddell ii.
Rydpethe or
Redpethe
Rykerton ii.
Ryppethe
Sanderson
Scott ii.
Skoggall
Sleighe
Smyth
Spence
Spetewood ii.
Stevenson ii.
Store ii.
Storie
Strange
Swane ii.
Swyncon
Syme ii.
11.
Synkler
Tailyour or
Tailiar
Tarbett
Tayt ii.
Thomson or
Thomesoni.,ii.
Towles
Travent
Trement
Tromble or
Trumballe
i., ii.
Trotter
Umfrasone
Waithe
Watterson
Waugh or
Waughe ii.
White
Wille
Wilsone
Wode
Wyrram
Yalloleise
Yeister
Yonge ii.
Younger
12 June 685. NORFOLK to the COUNCIL.
R. O. " With my hartie comendacions, thiese s[hall be to advertise] your
good lordships that such as my appoynted to
bryng hither the wagon for .my company be come
hither to me for theym, whom I shall dispatche
th moneth, accompting in the same so motc[he]
receyved all redy in prest, but
. . . . . . . as yeat I know not. Fraunces H[all]
to stay all the saied horsses a
. . as he may beyond the water
early in the mornyng, which ... of gras
here to put theym in put in to the
medowes, and destroy as also because it
is not possible I camp in the ennemyes
countreys bef [ore] of furnyture of many thinges
to Ion .... .... the more to my payne and also cost
. . . and nyght viijV/. for the woorst of ...
awne at hardmeat and yeatto
. . . straw and worse hey.
Yeaster nyght cam hither owt
[of] whome I do perceave [ye] shall s[end]
. . xvm pound, and [Mr.] Har[yngton]
. . hath brought wfc hym the [rest of]
. . receyved lately at London
86HENRYVTI! 429
1544.
r onely iiijm pound ; so that
. extend bat to xxixm pound w* defrayed
the conduyt and cote mone[y] . of all
my band unto the xvth d [ay] . .
" The crew of Guysnes of suche a[s]
call fast to have money, say[ing that without it they] arr not hable to go
forth, an is no money to pay
theym wl for fyftene daies for
tha
" The Allemains horsemen and
wylbe very shortly at Ayre they
have receyved and how l[ong] I know
nothing, nor after wha[t rate the same shall be] paied hereafter, whcrfore I
tbynfk] I knew and were made privye
to all these matters, and also how uud by whom they shalbe hereafter
paicd. Your good lordships do well know how necessarye it is that they be
payed at theyr daies."
Doubts not but the King will send money for payment of the soldiers,
both English and strangers, and their [maintenance] in the enemy's
country ; and only reminds their lordships that time will be required for
telling it here, and that no money can bo expected out of Flanders after the
first payment this month. Asks what diets to allow Mr. Treasurer, who is
captain of the horsemen of his band, and is at great charges, and keeps his
company "in such ordre that I [won Id all the rest were lyeke. [MJany of
the sent men fro suche as sent small nombres [are] not well cho/en, and
his aswell, he is a fyne [fellow as all ye know, and worthie to be cherysed."
Remember the sending of my commission, without which I can do nothing,
and also a good number of the " new printed [books o]f ordres to be kept
in the feld." Calais, 12 June, 6 p.m. Signed.
P.S., in his oirn hand. — " ere 1'res sent to you fro
Sir [Thomas Palmer] and his felaws, wich 1 opened [and have answered]
hym in any wise to help that [Monsieur de Huron's] bande may be so
ordered that em . . his service to
the Kynges [m]ade none answer to
the rest."
Much mutilated, />/>. 2. Fly leaf, irith adtirei*, lost.
12 June. 686. MAXIMILIAN D'EOMONT [COUNT OF BUREN] to NORFOLK.
R. O. Hearing of his arrival at Calais, sends bearer to congratulate him,
and to learn if the exact day for being at A[ir]e is to be kept, viz. the 20th
inst., for the time is short in which to get the men ready. Begs him to
send word whether they may be six or seven days later. Expects to have
more men than required, but has accepted them in the hope that the King
will use their services, as he will declare at his arrival. Bruxelles, 12 June
1644. Sig»
French, p. 1. Sliyhtly mutilated. Add. Sealtd. Kndtl. : Mons. de
Bures.
12 June. 687. SIR THOMAS PALMER and Others to NORFOLK.
R O We have received, at Mons. de Bueren's hands, the musters of 204
horsemen, well in order, and are assigned to receive the musters of the
2,000 footmen and the rest of the horsemen, 500, at Tornay and Betune.
He sends this messenger to you, as we suppose, to require longer day than
the 20th to be at Aire, saying that with longer time he could " bring 600 or
as many horsemen more as your Grace and the rest of my lords of the
430 36 HENEY VIII.
1544.
687. SIR THOMAS PALMER and Others to NORFOLK — cont.
Council wrote him for last of all." We have found in him a little slackness
and "cannot let to think" him not ready with the men first promised by
his bargain, although he has given us a book of all the footmen, within a
hundred. We advertise your Grace of this, as we have also done the King,
in order that in your answer you may prick him forward. His excuse is
that it was so late ere the King resolved with him about the 500 horsemen.
To the King's request to have 500 in an ensign, he insists that his bargain
was for 400 and the Emperor is served at that rate, and also his soldiers
know the conditions of his bargain. We have been to Utrecht to take the
musters of the 450 horsemen which Captain Lughtmaker promised to
bring, but found there no news of them ; and so hastened hither, leaving
word for them to follow to Tornaie, albeit we fear they will not be at Aire
on the 20th. Please advise us whether to accept him since he has broken
his day. We reckon to be at Tornaie the 14th, 15th and 16th inst., and so
go to Lisle, Betune and Aire. Bruxelles, 12 June 1544. Signed : Thomas
Palmer, Edward Vaughan, T. Chamberlein.
Pp. 8. Add. Sealed. Endd. : Sir Thomas Palmer, &c.
12 June. 688. R. FANE and RICHARD WYNDEBANK to PAGET.
K. 0. Upon my return to Aeon, Mr. Wynebancke declared to me that he
had mustered through all the footmen, a great number of whom were, tall
men and well armed, howbeit some "were but young men, which were
hacquebuttyers." The captains resorted to us to be paid, or they would not
march one foot forward. We send the rolls by bearers, the clerk of the
musters and one that Mr. Vaughan willed me to take to make our account,
wherein we are "nothing skilled." I was minded to come myself, but,
when the coronell and captains perceived it, they sent word "that they
would all go back again." As the time is so short, we cannot write more,
but beg credence for bearers and a speedy answer, "for that the country
crieth out both upon us and them." Aeon, 12 June. Signed.
P. 1. Add. Endd.: 1544.
12 June. 689. LINDENBERG to HENRY VIII.
R- °- For weighty matters, sends the bearers, Philip count of Eberstein,
Wolfgang Schlegel, Hermann de Landenberg and Johann Widerstorffer,
captains of his men, in post to declare certain necessary things to the King
himself. Commends himself and his men, who are ready, horse and foot,
to the King. 12 June at 9 o'clock 1544. Signed: C.V. Landenberg, oberster.
Lat., p. 1. Add. Sealed. Endd.
B. O. 2. Instructions given by Chr. de Landenbergk to his four captains sent
to the King ; to show: —
That Landenbergk presents his most ready service. Whereas the King
gave him commission, personally (in England) and by commissaries, to
muster at Aeon 1,000 horse and 4,000 foot, he collected this whole
force of good men and, without any letters of conduct under the
King's seal, brought them to the place of muster, hoping at their
arrival at Aeon on 24 May, to find the King's commissaries there, who did
not arrive until 29 May. Forthwith they mustered the said ten ensigns,
but would not pay the soldiers in full for the first month as the custom is,
so that they will not move from the place of muster, although the husband-
men about Aeon are much oppressed with their presence. Moreover, the
Emperor sent word to Landenbergk that on 26 May his whole force should
36 HENRY VIII. 481
1544.
appear and the whole despatch (expedition) would bo there ; on which day
the men appeared ami arc yet waiting for the full despatch (expedition). On
1 June the soldiers took their oath to the King. When the commissaries,
after the muster, learnt that the pay exceeded the King's instructions, they
said that so great sums of money were not despatched and they dare not
pay for a whole month without certifying all to the King. The said captains
therefore beg the King to send letters in post to his commissaries to pay
for the first month fully. Lastly, the 1,000 horsemen are mustered in the
manner which the clerk of the muster will show ; yet they will not leave
Aeon until they are paid for the first month and have their letters of conduct
(which the said clerk has with him) signed and sealed by the King.
Subscribed: " subditissiiui missi capitanei et ministri, Philippus comes de
Eberstein, Wolfgangns Schlegel, Hermannus de Landenberg et Jann.
Widens torffer."
Lai. Hoi., pp. 4. Kndd. : " ThoCountie of Auvesten and his fellowes
instructions from Xpofer van Landenburgh to the Kinges Ma'«."
June. 690. THE PRIVY COUNCIL to NORFOLK.
Harl. MS. The King has seen his letters of several dates of this instant, and
6,989, f. 119. Will8 them to answer: — (I.) As to the 160,000*. which he desires sent to
him with diligence ; douotless he remembers that at the time when it was
thought convenient to send that whole mass the King meant to remain upon
the frontiers, and it was doubtful how the money might be sent after him
(Norfolk); but now, the first resolution being changed and his Majesty
determined to go forward, there is no such danger of conveyance, and the
King has delivered 69.000J. to his treasurer of the vanguard and rearguard
and will bring the rest " in conserve of his battle."
(2.) Where he writes that the rates for carriage "have been (blank)
over large " he is, upon consultation with Mr. Rous and the masters of the
victuals, to supplement his carriages out of Flanders, and certify what
number he takes.
(3.) Money for payment of the charge of Thomas Palmer, treasurer of
Guisnez, shall be sent as soon as a convenient person can be found to
convey it.
(4.) Touching the prices of victuals the bp. of Winchester and lord
Chamberlain "presently make answer." Signed by Wriothesley, Suffolk,
Lisle, Winchester, Westminster, St. John, Gage, Browne and Wyngfeld.
/'.N. — Where you write that Mons. de Buren has written to you that he
cannot be at Ayer on the day appointed, and desires six or seven days' delay,
you shall write again that you cannot alter the day appointed, and, as his
absence will cause waste of victuals and prevent your execution of your
charge, you desire him to use all possible diligence to be at Ayer at the time
appointed.
Modern copy, p]>. 2. Headed: "The Coundel to ye duke of Norfolk at
Calis, whose title now was captain of the vauntguard," <tc. "Received
Juno 17."
13 June. 691. SIR WILLIAM PAGET to LORD COBHAM.
Harl. MS. Has received his letter enclosing one of the Council's. The King
283- l\l^' has been moved in the matter since Paget's arrival here, and has answered
that his armies "shall be so near Calais always" that no extraordinary
garrison will be needed, and has appointed Cobham's 200 men to be dis-
charged. Letters are already written to my lord of Norfolk to pay them
what remains unpaid, for it is said that, before going, they were paid up to
a certain day. The Council's letter shows that order is taken for their
432
36 HENRY VIII.
Add. MS.
32,655, f . 29.
B. M.
Hamilton
Papers.
n.. No. 262.
1544.
691. SIB WILLIAM PAGET to LORD COBHAM — cont.
conduct. "As touching your going to Calais it shall not be best you depart
thither with a sleeveless errand, but tarry until the Council there may be
advertised of the King's Majesty's pleasure by some letter from hence,
which I shall procure for you shortly." Commendations to my Lady.
St. James's, 13 June.
Hoi., p. 1. Add. : deputy of Calais.
18 June. 692. HERTFORD and Others to HENRY VIII.
This day Thomas Basford, one of the captains of the garrisons,
brought letters (sent herewith) from the wardens of the East and Middle
Marches to Hertford recounting their late journey to Jedworthe. Herewith
is a book of the names of the prisoners. The wardens, especially Sir
Ralph, have served well. They had under 4,000 horse and foot, whereof
were 80 horse of the West Marches under Jack Musgreyve which Hertford
had appointed with Wharton to be sent to Chipchace. Heretofore the
Nixons, Crosyers, Olyvers and Rotherforths of Tevydale had offered to
become Henry's subjects ; and on Monday last they put in their pledges to
Sir Ralph Eure and set red crosses on their coats. About 40 of them
served in this journey and many others sat still and made no resistance.
Many more will come in now that Jedworthe is burnt, and there is no place
left wherein to lay garrisons for their relief. Wrote, upon Ralph Hoge-
son's report, that the Scots burned two villages. Now it appears that they
raised fire in three, but Basford says that little hurt was done. Dernton,
18 June. 8itfned bi/ Hertford, Shrewsbury, Tunstall and Sadler.
Pp. 2. Add. Endd. : 1544.
Longleat MS. 2. Original draft of the above in Sadler's hand, noted in Hamilton
Papers, II., p. 746.
13 June. 693. HERTFORD to the COUNCIL.
Add. MS.
32,655, f. 31.
B. M.
Hamilton
Papers,
ii., No. 263.
Sends up presently the 100 horsemen out of the East and Middle
Marches. Bearer Sir Robt. Ellercar much desires to serve the King into
France and to have the leading of some of "this country men." Dernton,
13 June. Siijned.
P. 1. Add. Endd. : 1544.
13 June.
B. 0.
694. NORFOLK and Others to the COUNCIL.
Has received their letter, by Dyer, to send hoys to Ipswyche,
Sandwich and other places named, to transport the King's battle ; but
cannot tell how many to send to each place, as the numbers of men are not
signified. The Council may notify Wyngfeld and Ant. Ayger to send
them from Dover. As for the docquet sent concerning the pay of such as
served in the journey of Scotland, knows none such that go with him except
his brother William. If any go with my lord Privy Seal, it were well to
send him a similar docquet. As to sparing grass and horsemeat against
the King's coming, refers them to his former letters. Before his coming
most of the low country here was so eaten that it was " to bare for leane
chepe to fede on " ; so that, unless the King's battle depart hence straight
to some camp in the enemy's country, there will be small furniture for
horses at the return of the whole army. Saw yesternight a letter from
"you my lords of Wynchester and Chamberlayne " to the victuallers here,
directing them to take up at reasonable prices victuals brought from
England and utter them again at the prices appointed before, taking order
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(without proclamations and with Norfolk's assistance) that no other victuals
are uttered. Cannot see how this can be done without raising great rumor
and giving example to the Low Country to do the like. The soldiers will go
hungrily to bed or else spend more than their wages if such prices continue.
To be merry, " I would my lord of Suffolk's device had been followed which
he spake in mirth, that one of you two might have gone with this
company," that "by your wisdoms your rates might have been followed."
Will on Sunday next lie in camp six miles hence, to make place for the
lord Privy Seal, and then they must spend only the King's victuals, and he
prays God that the poor soldiers may be content with the prices, which he
\vill not diminish without command. Longs for some answer to his letters.
Calais, 18 June. Signed.
/'A. — Has been to the market place, and found great complaints that the
soldiers cannot live on their wages with victuals at such excessive prices,
which prices are sure to be followed in Flanders. If our men cannot live
on their wages, how will the strangers be content therewith ? All who
have subscribed this letter think it necessary to have redress therein, and
to know the King's pleasure with great diligence. Soldiers living in the
Low Country find no fault with the prices there, and here every man
complains. Signed: T. Norffolk, T. Cheyne, Edwarde Wotton, John
Wallop, Bauff Ellerkar, Edward Bray.
Pp. 4. Add.
18 June. 695. NORFOLK to the COUNCIL.
R- °- This present hour arrived Nicholas and delivered me a letter, the
contents of which I will ensue with Mons. de Reux, who will be here
tomorrow morning. At the being here of Mr. Secretary I perceived
Landenberg's ill "handling"; but, by a letter since come from Stephen
Vaughan to Mr. Secretary, he seems to redubb his former sayings. I was
bold to open the letter, supposing that it touched the Almains ; and,
thinking that, if it had been received, the King would not have written as
he has to Vane and Wynobanke, I have stayed Nicholas here till I hear
again from you. " If I have done well I am glad thereof, and if I have done
amiss I am as sorry " — at the worst it is but a day or two's delay, and
"what might come of the displeasant casting out " of Landenberg you can
consider, the French king seeking to get Almains. I have not opened the
letters to Mr. Woton. A courier is just arrived from the Lady Regent with
the things contained in this packet. The passage can tarry no longer.
Hoi., p. 1. Add. /•:/«/</.:" xiij Junii a° 1644."
18 June. 696. The JUSTICE and COUNCIL OF IRELAND to HENRY VIII.
PB' °' r/vo Since their last certificate touching the bruit of young Fitzgerald's
St. P., ra. uos. arrivai a base g^ of gjr Gerald Aylmer, chief justice, who has been
prisoner among the Bryttons in Crossewyke these two years, is returned
hither with two merchants of Wexford. Suspecting that he brought
letters from young Gerald to his secret friends, the writers examined him
and he frankly declared that it was bruited that the French king had a
navy ready at Breste with 15,000 men to land the said Gerald here, either
in Odonell's country or at Lymerike or Waterford, that 62 sail were to
advance to Scotland, and 400 galleys, foists and galliasses with Turks to
come upon the coast of England. The Nasse, 13 June 86 Hen. VIII.
Signed by Brabazon, Alen, Dublin, Aylmer, Lutrell, Thomas Ewstas,
Bathe, Cusake and Basnet.
P. 1. Add.
21715 2 •
434 86 HENKY VIII.
1544.
13 June. 697. LANDENBERQ'S HORSEMEN.
Contract between Chr. de Landenberg and Rheinart Wintibanc and
Raffe Fane, deputy commissaries of war for Henry VIII. Witnessing that,
to obtain declaration and amelioration of certain articles touching damages
and pays, the letter of retainer was sent to the King and has not yet been
sent back ; but is hourly expected, in order that the horsemen may be paid
for their coming hither, together with a month's wages, and sent four or
five leagues into the country of Liege, where they may get victuals ; and
promising not to persuade them to leave this until their retainer " (alias
die bestellinghe) " is delivered to them signed and sealed by the King, and
that meanwhile they shall be paid from month to month according to the
articles exhibited and the original retainer sealed by the King. Aix,
13 June 1544.
French translation from the German, pp. 2. Headed: "Copieet translat
de la lettre signee," etc.: and, in the maryin, "1544. Touchant les gens de
cheval ; receu ce viije de Juillet, a Liege." Endd. : Copie or transumpt
of a 1're signed by Landebergh, Wyndebank and Phane.
14 June. 698. LANDS of SELBY.
Certificates, each signed by Robt. Walker, relating to the King's
lands in Gunnes beside Trent, Line., viz. : —
i. Boundaries of the land, taken 14 June 86 Henry VIII.
ii. Extract from "a greate olde aunciaunt bouke of reycorde " among
the evidences of the lordship of Amcottes, Butterwyke and Luddyngton near
Gonnas, being the grant of the said lands by Nic. de Chamcourt to the
monks of Selebye, for the soul of his wife Gundrede de Verre.
iii. Extract from court rolls of Selby monastery recording the lease of
the lands to Robt. Sheffelde, crastino Sancti Oswaldi, 37 Hen. VI., upon the
death of Wm. atte Kyrkegarthe.
iv. Certificate showing how Robt. Olyver, and after him Chr. Olyver,
came to be possessed of the lands in succession to Sheffelde ; and that
James Kyrkegarthe's allegation that his grandfather and father were seised
of them is untrue, but the truth is that his father, John Kyrkegarth, two
years past, riotously entered upon the ground and led the corn and hay
away, contrary to the command of the King's officers.
v. Rental of the lands.
vi. Extract (mutilated) from the court rolls of Selby monastery, Mich.
A.D. M.CCC nonag . . . recording Wm. atte Kyrkegarthe's tenure of the
lands ; and from the account of John Studeley, 10 Hen. VII., showing
rent of 3s. received but no tenant named.
Pp. 6. Add.: "This certificate be delivered in the King's Majesty's
honorable Court of his Augmentacions, with speed."
14 June. 699. The ADMIRAL OF FLANDERS to HENRY VIII.
R- O. Announces that, by the Emperor's command, he is arrived on the
St. P., ix. 707. coagfc of Dover with the fleet under his charge, and awaits Henry's pleasure.
" De la navire, au service de vostre Majeste," 14 June 1544. Signed:
Maximilien de Bourgne.
French, p. 1. Add.: Au Roy. Endd.: Th'admiral of Flaunders.
14 June. 700. NORFOLK and Others to HENRY VIII.
B. 0. Mons. de Reux dined with Norfolk this day, with whom he had long
St. P., nc. 708. conferences concerning the ways by which Henry's army should march.
Details his questions, and De Reux's answers to them, viz. : — That the best
86 HENRY VIII. 486
1644.
way for the army was towards Monstrell, destroying by the way what is left
in Holonoyse. M<>nstn 11 would be won in four or five days if no more
than 2,000 men were put into it, but if a camp of 5,000 or 6,000° were put
in it should not be essayed. There would be no lack of victuals so far,
and if it was won, ho would make the staple of victuals there, to serve
until the army passed the river between Cretaye and Abbevyle, after which
they could serve no further ; but, till then, they could victual the army,
which Norfolk said would be 60,000 men at least. Beyond the Somrae the
French peasants would supply victuals, but if Monstrell were not won we
should not pass the Somme about Cretaye. If it were the Emperor's
pleasure he would help to furnish the garrison. If Monstrell could not be
had, there were four ways to take, which he wrote with his own hand, and
Norfolk copied and sends herewith. Taking any of the ways, save that by
Cretaye, the Emperor's countries would furnish victuals. He thought
Corbye might be won ; but, if not, one of the other ways should be taken.
To keep Monstrell 2,500 footmen and 600 or 600 horsemen were needful.
Arde would be harder to win than Boleyn, and neither could be gotten
within two months. The Emperor would come intoChampaigne, take and
fortify some place at his back and then go towards Paris ; and he advised
Henry likewise to fortify Corbye. The Viceroy, prince of Orange and
Count Guylam were gone to lay siege to Isteney, to allow the Emperor's
army to pass into Champaigne. If Monstrell were won Corbye was a better
way to take than Crotey, victual could be had from Flanders as long as
the siege of Monstrell lasted, but it would be hard for him both to make a
staple there to furnish your army as far as Crotey and leave sufficient for
the garrison to be left there.
As Mr. Treasurer and Mr. Walloppe were present I desired them to put
their hands to this. Calyce, 14 June. Signed : T. Norffolk ; T. Cheyne ;
John Wallop.
Pp. 8. Flyleaf with addrets lost. Endd.: 1544.
14 June. 701. NORFOLK to the COUNCIL.
B. O. As I have written to the King of my conferences this day with Mons.
du Rieulx I forbear to molest you therewith, fearing that I have troubled
you with too many things because I have received no answer of any part of
them. I had rather be busy in writing than slothful ; and yet I have
enough to do besides writing, and for lack of a good secretary I must draw
every minute with my own hand. Reminds them eftsoons of the sending
of money. Wishes Wynchester were here, both to help with writing
letters and to experiment how hard it will be to utter the victuals at the
prices set. Departs tomorrow, to the sorrow of most of his company, " all
men's cases being not yet in good order." Calais, 14 June. Signed.
P. 1. Add. A'mW. : 1544.
14 Jane. 702. — to PETER VANNES.
R. 0. After waiting beyond the Po, 20 miles from Milan, for a colonel
made by the count of Pitigliano, at the approach of the Imperialists, Pietro
Strozzi crossed to this side, with boats lent by the duke of Castro, who is in
Piacenza. He then went towards Piedmont with 9,000 foot (without
Pitigliano, who was hurt by accident but sent his son), and, on the 4th inst.,
met the Imperialists who were waiting for him at Serravalle sopra Voghiera
beside the Appennine ; and, as it was necessary to fight, he attacked and
routed the first battle (2,000 footmen of the duke of Florence) of the
•Misread "7,000" in St. P.
436 86 HENRY VIII.
1544.
702. to PETER VANNES — cont.
Imperialists, but, while his men were pursuing in disorder, they were set
upon and defeated. Gives other particulars of the victory (by which the
Marquis del Guasto, who was not himself present, has served the Emperor
well) and of Strozzi's subsequent escape into Piedmont and despatch into
France by Mons. d'Anghiano, the French general there. Of the French
victory on 14 April nothing followed, but by this it is hoped to succour
Carignano. It is said that 700 of D'Anghiano's horse are withdrawn to the
defence of France and that 15,000 Swiss were on the 7th ult. mustered for
France, and that Luxemberg has surrendered. It might be that the king
of France, seeing ruin approaching, might ask a peace so favourable to his
enemies that the Emperor would accept it in order to turn all the forces of
Christendom against the Turk and to the reformation of the Church. If
God should thus quiet Christendom, all would pass by means of the
authority and prudence of our most powerful King.
On the 9th° inst. the cardinal of Ferrara came to Eome. Farnese has
lodged him in his own palace with much honor. In Venice he has not
obtained any of the French king's desires ; and it is commonly thought
that he will not get the Pope to declare himself French, although the
Imperialists show that they consider him so. The Pope is informed that
the Emperor consents to the Council of Germany. Although it is important
for the reformation of the Church, many are displeased that this course is
taken. It seems as if the duke of Camerino, who was to go to the Emperor,
will not go ; others say that, since the rout of these men, it is resolved that
he should go. The Emperor's ambassador, Juan de Vega, on 23 May, left
Eome suddenly, leaving a note to the Pope that he had ridden in the
Emperor's service. It is since learnt that he went to Milan, where it is
well that in these times there is such a man besides the Marquis del Guasto.
Some say he will go to the Emperor. He left orders for his wife to be
brought hence. The Court is without an ambassador of the Emperor.
Round the town of Rome some hundreds of men have been working these
two months; at present they are about 1,000. They fortify it with strong
bulwarks of earth and faggots, for haste. Barbarossa, by last advices, was at
Talamone, a port of Sienna. The opinion is that the Turk has recalled him
to the Levant. The French king's man, captain Polin, has great authority
in the armada ; so that it is not true that Barbarossa should carry him and
the prior of Capua off as prisoners, nor that Barbarossa left without the
French king's knowledge. Today is arrived a man sent from the prior of
Capua to the Cardinal of Ferrara, saying that they have taken Talamone
and Porto Hercole. If this is true you will know it by letters from
Florence. Everyone wonders that the count of San Secondo, who is in
Lombardy, did not make the men instead of the count of Pitigliano.
I have no time to re- write this. Rome, 14 June 1544. Not signed.
Italian, pp. 3. Some additions made by the writer in the margin. Add. :
11 Al Rever. Sor M. Pietro Vanni, sor mio osser. In Londra."
2. A fairly complete abstract of the above in Mason's hand, headed
"From Rome 14° Junii 1544."
Pp. 4.
15 June. 703. THE PRIVY COUNCIL to NORFOLK.
Harl.MS. In his" letters by Nicholas the courier, they perceive his opinion
6,989, f. 117. touching Landeburg to be somewhat altered since he was here, " upon the
occasion of a letter written to me, Sir William Paget, from Stephen
* Misread " xixth" in § 2.
86 HENRY Mil.
197
1511.
Hurl. MS.
6,989, f. 115.
B. M.
Vaughan," and that he has stayed letters sent by the King's command to
Phane and Wynybank to discharge Landcburgh. The King marvels that
he should stay the letters, the reason for which proceeds, not only upon the
misbehaviour of Landeburg at Spy res with Vaughan, but upon the mutiny
of his captains at the musters, and for the excessive charge of their double
pays. The said letters are to be despatched away by bearer, who also
carries another letter to Phane somewhat qualifying the other, viz., that if
Landeburg seem sorry for his " oultragious language " towards the King
at Spy res his service with the 1,000 horsemen he has ready will be accepted,
so as they will serve for such wages as the commissaries are instructed to
give ; but as for the footmen, if they have not already agreed to march
forward, the yshall be dismissed. St. James's, 15 June 1544. Signed by
Wriothosley, Suffolk, Essex, Lisle, Winchester, Westminster, Gage,
Browne, Wyngfeld, Paget and Petre.
In Paget' » hand, pp. 2. Add.
15 June. 704. GARDINER and ST. JOHN to the SURVEYORS OF VICTUALS.
We wrote yesterday, in answer to your letters, without any other
moderation of the price of victuals than was before ordered by the King's
Council ; but, upon letters from my lord of Norfolk signifying that the ex-
cessive prices are grudged at by the whole army and (because of the victuals
• brought from Flanders) will hurt the utterance of the King's victuals, the
King wisely thinks it expedient " with a smaller loss to content the soldiers
and to eschew such greater loss as might else ensue." You are therefore to
diminish the price of victuals which may be furnished out of Flanders,
foreseeing that in beer brewed in England and scarce fresh victual you
maintain the appointed price. No particulars are written, as you are men
of wit and trust ; and you will do well to repair to my lord of Norfolk for his
direction. Westm. palace, 15 June. Signed.
In Gardiner's hand, pp. 2. Add. : To our frendes James Gage and
Anthony Brikes with other the Kingcs Hieghnes commissioners for survey
of victailles.
15 June. 705. HERTFORD and Others to HENRY VIII.
Enclose letters to Hertford from Sir George Dowglas, with sundry
letters and advertisements from the East and Middle Marches, letters from
Robert Maxwell to his father and to Wharton, and the copy of Hertford's
answer to Douglas. As Douglas writes that a herald shall be sent out of
Scotland to obtain a safe-conduct for ambassadors, the writers ask how to
order him. Hertford has received his revocation and will depart hence
next Wednesday afternoon. He would depart sooner but for Sir Ralph
Euro's news of the Scots' intended invasion on Tuesday0 next. Take it that
the Scots are not well furnished to make such an enterprise, but, " if they
do, with the grace of God, they shall repent it." Dernton, 15 June. Signed
by Hertford, Shrewsbury, Tunstall and Sadler.
P. 1. Add. Ktidd. : 1544.
15 June. 706. HERTFORD to SIR GEORGE DOUGLAS.
Add. MS.
82,665, f. 33.
B. M.
Hamilton
Papers,
ii., No. 264.
Add. MS.
32,665, f. 37.
B. M.
Hamilton
Papers,
n., No. 265.
Has received his letter dated at Edinburgh, llth inst. (contents
recapitulated) and thinks the order taken for the Governor's deposing not
amiss ; but could have wished that Angus and Douglas had not assented to
the election of the others to have the government until they knew the
King's pleasure. Would be sorry if Bothwell's appointment to lie on the
Borders took not effect ; for if he and all his garrisons were not unlodged
•Jane 17th.
438 36 HENRY VIII.
1544.
706. HERTFORD to SIR GEORGE DOUGLAS — cont.
within fourteen days Hertford would be bound to give him as much as the
pension appointed him amounts to in a year. The news out of France is
like to " prove to such effect as the others before have done," and more like
18 score of seals than sails ; and the king of Denmark has concluded peace
with the Emperor and promised never to aid Scotland or any Scotsman
against the King of England. As to having a wise man instructed to
answer Douglas's questions ; not knowing the questions, Hertford cannot
give the instructions, but has, for this time, ordered Mr. Shelley to meet
him and learn his questions. Marvels that he should require other assurance
against Englishmen than heretofore. As to his nomination of Angus to be
lieutenant on the Borders, doubtless he considers that if the King's subjects
invade that realm and Angus resists them it will sound to the dishonor
both of Angus and him, after the King's benevolence shown them in the
preservation of their lives and otherwise. Dernton, 15 June.
Copy, pp. 2. Endd. : The copie of a lettre from th'erll of Hertford to
George Dowglas, xv° Junii a° 1544.
Longleat MS. 2. Original draft of the above, noted in Hamilton Papers, II., p. 746.
15 June. 707. RUSSELL to the COUNCIL.
B. 0. Yesterday, perusing the ships along the wharfs and in the Pool,
saw some " full of soldiers, abiding the tide," and others of which masters
and mariners were not ready to receive the soldiers that stood upon the
wharfs. Masters and mariners are very slack, and many of the soldiers ill
willing to depart the city, so that speedy proclamation should be made to
hasten them, charging them that, albeit the wind be contrarious, as yester-
day it was, " they do drive down with the tide, and travers, as in my way
to Gravesend I saw divers." Those who cannot get shipping should hasten
by land rather than lose time. The poor soldiers sustain great charges by
their long abode about the City and St. Katharine's.
Encloses a letter from Norfolk to Ant. Auchier, showing that he would
not have Russell's horses shipped before yesterday and could not depart out
of Calleice till today. Auchier writes that the wind is very ill for passing
to Callaice. Will nevertheless lie this night at Dover, leaving his horses
at Canterbury (because of the scarcity of horsemeat at Dover), until he learns
Norfolk's departure out of Callaice. Would gladly see his men embarked
before himself, but will not waste time at Dover. I have letters from
Callaice " that my lord of Norffolke doth intende this night within the
French ground," and that 4,000 of my men are already arrived. Canter-
bury, Sunday, 15 June, 11 a.m. Signed.
P.S. — The admiral of Sluce,° with 12 sail, came into Dover road yester-
night at 6 o'clock. Can have no shipping for horses "until the retorne
from Callaice ; and, God willing, I will not fail to be there tomorrow."
Pp. 2. Add.
15 June. 708. RUSSELL to the COUNCIL.
B. O. Mr. Wyngfeld, Anth. Auchier and others urge him to write in
favour of " one that robbed a Spaniard, as it was supposed, who hath lain
here long in prison and no man suing against him." They say that my
lord of Norfolk examined the matter and could find nothing against him.
Begs their lordships to find some way for the poor man's discharge, who
is said to be a proper man and " very meet to serve."
Mr. Wyngfeld and Rolffe declare that they lack money for victualling
the King's ships. They have borrowed what they can, which will last but
* De Beures, Admiral of Flanders.
36 HENRY VIII. 439
1544.
for a fortnight. The ships of the Ports are here and do no service. They
should be " discharged and commanded to serve the rest of their days in
the King's transportation ; for here are hoys enough to transport more than
are here, for the most part of our men do go and are already gone along
the seas." The wind is NNE and very ill for coming out of the Thamys ;
nevertheless, haste away the ships that they " may waft and t ravers down
with the tide," as I wrote in my last. Dover, Sunday, 15 June, 6 p.m.
Signed.
P. 1. Flyleaf with addre$$ lost.
15 June. 709. NORFOLK to the COUNCIL.
'•• ° Is this day lodged, with most of his company, within two miles of
Marguyson, 7 miles from Calyce, where is good grass, but no corn sown
save a little of the master of Sandingfelde's. His great ordnance and all
his munitions will tonight be at Newnam Bridge and here tomorrow, except
the boats. Will here await the lord Privy Seal and his company ; and has
sent to Mons. de Buers to send as many horsemen as he can get together.
Would feel the want of horsemen if the enemies had any force together ;
but they seem to have sparkled to their fortresses. Expecting a siege of
Boleyn, Arde or M on stroll they have sent away all unable persons and
much baggage, and brag that they will keep them or die, viz., Vervyne and
Foxholes in Boleyn, Rochepott and St. Shevall in Arde, and in Monstrell
Mons. de Bees and - (blank), captain there.
The chief cause of this letter is to report that the wagons of these Low
Countries will not carry 80 cwt. Has proved this day that neither they
nor such as Mr. Bowse has bought for the King will carry past one tun of
beer, and many of them break. Wishes he had brought all his carts out of
England. The rate made for 200 wagons will require 800 ; and it is not
to be thought that he carries furniture for three days when it will serve
only for two. From this camp two miles from Marguison, 15 June.
Signed.
P.S. — " I this day had long conferences wl the Mr gonner of Calais and
perceyve suche thinges (?) by him that, and his Majeste woll lay siege to
Boleyne or Arde, it shalbe well done he be sent for to spoke wl his Highnes.
I think he shall like his devyses well to . . . le wl a small towne,
wich he doth meane . . . . ot gonnys and doth think to do moche if
[he m]ay have tyme to make his gere. Sewerly [I like] hissayinges well."
Pp. 2. Slif/htly mutilated. Add. A'm/c/.: 1544.
15 June. 710. SIR THOMAS PALMER and Others to NORFOLK and the COUNCIL.
'>• 0. Yesterday, at 9 a.m., we arrived here, according to our appointment
with Mons. de Bucren ; who arrived at 4 p.m., and sent to say that he was
weary, but would tomorrow show us the readiness in which his horsemen
were. At 8 p.m., a post from Andwarpe brought your Lordship's letters,
and, although we had, at his request, promised to forbear him that night, we
went straight to him to declare that your Lordships would have us call
upon him "not to fail the day appointed at Ayre," for my lord of Norfolk
was arrived at Calleis and the King "prepared fast after." He declared (as
we already knew) that his horsemen were not arrived ; and that the rest of
the 600 were only at Lovaine, and could not be here for four or five days.
\\Q laid to him that this was far from his promises to us, and we would be
sorry to write it, and let the King perceive that his things were out of order,
to whom his Highness trusted more than to Landenbergh or any other.
He answered that tin fault was your Lordships' that you did not "rather"
resolve with him about the horsemen. Asked, then, whether we might go
440 36 HENKY VIII.
1544.
710. SIR THOMAS PALMER and Others to NORFOLK and the
COUNCIL — cont.
to Betune to muster the footmen and have the horsemen come thither.
He answered that he had written to Mons. du Kuyz, as governor, for leave
to muster them there, and looked for answer this day ; and that, since we
viewed them at Makelyne, the number of 2,000 was made up. To our
declaration that the King would have no more double pays than the
Emperor, and yet, by his books, although 100 odd of the footmen were
lacking, the double pays exceeded his bargain by 20 in an ensign, he
answered that he could do no otherwise and had exceeded still further with
those he levied at the Emperor's solde, and that he would rather pay a
small thing more or less himself than serve the King with "raskall and
wretches," and that he would show us by the books that the Emperor was
charged with more double pays in his five ensigns than the King in his.
Describe how he protested that he served the King for affection, and they
forbore to stir him too far, as he is a man of stomach and let them know
that he has wherewith to pass his time more at pleasure than in going to
the wars, but for his affection to serve the King. Suggest that their Lord-
ships might write him a gentle letter, giving him 6 or 8 days beyond the
20th inst. to be at Ayre, that he may not come out of order and with his
horses wearied. He tells us that he has, " of his own, given conduct
money to certain captains," who have promised horsemen, but cannot be at
Ayre before the 25th or 26th inst. without destroying their horses.
Where you write that if Lightmaker bring 150 good horsemen more
than his number we shall accept them and not the last number you wrote
for to Mons. de Bueren ; we cannot tell what to do if both come with their
bands. Hear nothing of Lightmaker since the 6th inst., when they were
at Utrecht to seek him ; and they will rather, if both come, forsake Light-
maker than Mons. de Bueren ; and yet they think that neither should be
forsaken, as De Bueren has spent so much on them, and Lightmaker's men,
if not accepted, might join the enemies, and himself remain undone after
spending his own and borrowing of his friends in order to levy them.
And where your Lordships will us to confer with Mr. Vane and Mr.
Wynebanke that they might follow the same order with Landenbergh as we
take with Mons. de Bueren, according to the Emperor's instructions from
Mons. de Lyra ; we did so, and, suspecting that they had to do with a man
who served for interest and not affection, we gave them the instructions
signed by Mons. de Lyra and kept only the copy ourselves. We
have heard since that Landenbergh made light of the instructions,
saying that Mons. de Lyra was his enemy ; and, thereupon, we despatched
a post to warn Vane and Wynebanke to have " earnest respect thereto."
Found that of De Bueren's horsemen they could not get the names of
every man, but only " of one bringing 12 horse with him, another 10
horse, another 5, and so forth"; the meaning being that men should
bring their pages with them, so that, of the 500 the King would be served
of 200 pages. For redress, we laid this earnestly to Mons. de Bueren, who
opened it, before us, to the bringers of them. They answered that the
Emperor was always served so and they would not have their men refused
for lack of a beard, whom they had much ado to get as they would liever
serve as footmen. Thereupon Mons. de Bueren answered us " that he could
neither paint beards in young men's faces nor yet bring choice men in his
sleeve, and that in the Emperor's service the things were not so narrowly
seen to, although his Majesty was served with the like" ; and so, he said, we
had no cause to complain. There is not much amiss in the horsemen we
have already mustered, " but we mistrust in the rest to come." Tornay, 15
June 1544. Siyned: Thomas Palmer : Edward Vaughan : T. Chamberlein.
Fp.ll. Add. Sealed. Endd.
:tr, 11KNKY VIII. 441
1544.
15 June. 711. The DUKE OF FBRRABA to HENRY VIII.
R- O. Having heard of his passage into France, and believing that he is to
have an interview with the Emperor, has commissioned his ambassador
with the Emperor to make his commendations to Henry. Ferrara, 15
Jane '44. tiiyntd : Humill"10 et ubediente sr, el duca de Ferrara.
Italian, p. 1. Add,
2. English translation of the above in Mason's hand.
/ . 1.
16 June. 712. RUSSELL to the COUNCIL.
R- O- Takes shipping this afternoon if the wind will serve, as hitherto it
has been " contrarious and the sea very misty." The captains of the bul-
warks here lack powder, men, <tc., so that they cannot well serve. Is
desired by the captains to move the Council to set order therein, upon cer-
tain considerations enclosed herein, and that some commission may bo
" awarded down to view them." Thinks every hour a whole day till he be
over, as he trusts to be this next tide. Dover, Monday morning, 16 June.
Signed.
P. 1. Add. Kndd. : 1644.
16 June. 713. FANE and WYNDEBANK to the COUNCIL.
R- 0. We have received your letters of the llth and declared to the King's
coronell, Chr. van Landenberghe, his Majesty's good opinion of him
and pleasure that he should wait upon his royal person in the battle ; leav-
ing to declare that his band should be divided, lest he should take displeasure
and the rest refuse to go further. This day we saw both horsemen and
footmen in battle march forth towards Arey, a goodly company and well
armed, as bearer can declare. Of the footmen above 2,000 are armed and
of the 1,200 horsemen are 700 lances and the hacquebuttyers, well horsed,
save the messengers (to every twelve), who are young men and few of them
armed. A great number of the horsemen are gentlemen, fifty or sixty of
whom are wondrously " well armed as men of arms saving bardez, whereof
they have none, " and they claim 24 geldrens the month. This we said
that we had no commission to fulfil unless the horses had been barded, as
Landenberg promised the King that 200 of the 1,000 should be. Divers said
they had "bardez" and had aforetime used them, "but would never more
adventure their lives with so cumbrous a thing, and was of no purpose but
for bravery " ; and they had never less than 24 geldrens of the Emperor.
We said that we had no commission to give above 12 geldrens, and the
Coronell said that he bad kept war against the Sowches with a greater
number, both of horsemen and footmen, and would bear the overplus himself
rather than have the King unfurnished. We answered that the King
should be unfurnished of 200 barded horses ; and he replied that the King
would rather be deceived by such than served. When required to be sworn by
six at a time, according to our instructions, and as to whether their horses and
harness were their own ; it appeared that all the horsemen were under the
gentlemen who brought from six to thirty each and would be sworn for those
under them, as in the Emperor's service. They agreed to all the articles we
received of Mr. Vaughan and Chambrelayn at Audwerpe, saving for the mes-
sengers, for whom Landenberghe's compact is 611. the month, whereas the
Emperor gives 12fl. We agreed that they should have as the Emperor gave,
provided that they were armed and horsed accordingly ; and delivered to Lan-
denburghe in prest 7,000 cr. and to each of the ten ensigns of footmen
600 cr. We have not yet taken the muster of the carts and wagons, which
442 36 HENRY VIII.
1544.
713. FANE and WYNDEBANK to the COUNCIL — cont.
Landeburghe advises us to muster on the march. Landenburghe desires
" th'astate of the horsem." compacted between the King and him sent
hither with all expedition. The ensigns both of horsemen and footmen are
very fair, "of white and green, and red crosses." The horsemen's standards
bear the King's arms in the midst of the cross. Landenburghe thought
these to be the King's colours, and says that "if he had had time, all the
horsemen should have been in the colours of the King's Majesty's battle."
Where you wrote that we were privy to the compact with Landenberghe,
we knew no part of it till we came to Andwerpe, thinking to be charged
only with the view of the horsemen and footmen. Had we known that we
should be charged as we are, we would not have been so unprovided.
Aeon, 16 June, at 12 at night.
P.S. — This bearer, Hammes, brought a packet of letters to Landenberghe
from John Democke at Andwerpe. One is from the bp. of Beme,° as Lan-
denberghe says, but we cannot learn the contents. Two others are from
the bps. of Uxbrudge and Trent in commendation of one Ludovicus delle
Arme to the King's service, being in the Emperor's displeasure. Signed :
R. Fane : Rechard Wyndebank.
Pp. 6. Add. Endd. : 1544.
17 June. 714. HENRY VIII. to CHARLES V.
B. 0. His secretary Paget, lately despatched to Charles upon the common
St. P., nc. 710. affairs, having now returned together with the Sieur de Courriers, Henry has
learnt, by Paget's report and the writing delivered by De Courriers, Charles's
opinion touching the overture ("pur." for purpos, i.e. propos) made ; and
has declared his intention to de Courriers. Westm., 10f June 1544.
French. Draft, broadsheet, p. 1. Endd. : Mynute. The K. Mte to th'
Emper, xvij° Junii 1544.
Vienna MS. 2. Original letter of which the above is the draft, described in Spanish
Calendar VII., No. 123.
B. 0. 8. " The answer given to Mons. du Courryer in writing."
Mons. de Courryer's charge rests upon two points, (1) the Emperor's
request for the King's abode and (2) his contentation that of the 42,000
men the King shall send by his lieutenant 30,000 and dispose of the rest as
seems convenient. The King's answer to the first is that he heartily thanks
the Emperor and prays him to have like respect of his own person, albeit
he is now well recovered since his " said " secretary 'sj departure hence, and
determined to pass to Calais where, embracing the Emperor's request, he
will resolve whether to go further. As to the division of the army accord-
ing to the overture which his secretary made to the Emperor, he will order
it for the benefit of both their affairs ; and desires the Emperor to weigh
deeply his going to Paris, and foresee that the enemy's power or the want
of victuals constrain him not to return before achieving his enterprise,
considering how uncertain it is to trust for victuals to the enemy's subjects, as
he himself proved in his journey into Provence. § His advice is to follow
the journey as the raison de yuerre and respect of victuals allow.
Draft, corrected by Payet, pp. 2. Endd. as above.
* The name reads either "Berne " or " Borne." Perhaps " Breme," for Bremen, may
have been intended.
t Written " le x jour," leaving space for two or three more letters after the '• x."
J Piigfct. § In 1536.
36 HENRY VIII.
1541
11. O. 4. Another, and later, draft of § 8 ; with the additional preface to the
portion about the going to Paris that, since the French king assembles
such a force as the Emperor showed to the secretary, and will probably, as
in times past, not give battle, but cut off victuals and waste the country,
as he has already done in Champaigne, the Emperor should weigh deeply
his going to Paris, &c.
Draft, corrtrtfil l»j l'ti;i<t, j>p. 2.
11. O. 5. French translation of § 4 in Mason's hand with a few corrections by
Pp. 8. Endd. : Copy of th'answere to Mons. de Courryers charge.
17 June. 715. HENRY VTII. to the QUEEN OF HUNGARY.
R. p. Bearer, the Sieur de Courrieres, delivered his commission and spoke
[Spanish of the proposals made to the Emperor by Paget, and will relate Henry's
122*1' answer- Westminster palaoe, 17 June 1544.
Modern abstract from the original at Vienna.
17 June. 716. PAOET to COBHAM.
Harl. MS. According to my promise I have this day procured the assignment
283. f. 273. of your bill, which tonight passed the Great Seal and is delivered to bearer,
B. M. your servant. Tomorrow night Mons. Curriers will be with you at supper,
"if you prevent him not at Gravesende, and so thinketh to have your com-
pany forward to Cales." Pray let him know that he has somewhat the
better for my sake. In case you cannot be ready to depart with him " you
may command Francisco to tarry and go with him to Cales, who else is
appointed to ride his way before to the Emperor's Court." Offers services.
St. James's, 17 June 1544.
PS. — " My lord, I depart tomorrow in the morning to my house and will
not be here again until Saturday."
Hoi., p. 1. Add.: deputy of Calais.
17 June. 717. LORD COBHAM,
Deputy of Calais. Set GRANTS in JUNE, No. 59.
17 June. 718. SIB ANT. KNYVETT and Others to HENRY VIII.
B. O. Hearing of a great number of French ships abroad, remind him of
their former letters concerning the fortifications here. 1. The new fortress
now making will be to the seawards defensible and meet to receive
ordnance within 12 days ; but of the proportion they signified to the Coun-
cil, only two small sacres are come, whereas 20 great pieces of brass and
iron will be little enough for the fortress and the two turf bulwarks, besides
" bassys and hagbuttes of crok necessarie to bee had, aswell, for the same."
In this town is none of that kind of ordnance. 2. Lately advertised both the
King and his Council that the 500/. received by Sir Bic. Caurden was
expended; and required 1,0001. more to be sent for the pay appointed to
have been here last Saturday. Hear nothing of its coming. For lack of it
the works have been hindered and the writers put to much business to stay
the workmen and labourers. The victuallers also lack money to make
provision. Beg that it may be sent with speed ; and also to know whither
to resort for more after the King sets forward into France. Portosmouth,
Tuesday, 17 June, 4 p.m. Sitjnfil : Antony Knyvet: Ric. Caurden,
d. Cicestr'n. : John Chaderton.
Pp. 2. Add. Endd.: 1544.
444
36 HENRY VIII.
1544.
719. PORTSMOUTH.
R- 0. List of the King's ordnance in Portsmouth, 61 pieces in all,
including four " bumbardes and greate poorte pieces that were made for
the old Cfreate Henry, shoting xj and xij inchys high " ; for which 1°
have but eight gunners, while the defences are of turf, much decayed, and
there are " not within the said town and the isle wherein the same standeth
(being compassed with the sea and marshes, and no way to it from the land
but over one bridge) above 100 of able persons." In the first wars there
were 100 gunners ; in the last 50, besides 400 or 500 brewers and bakers,
and also labourers repairing the walls. Six years past, the ship royal called
the Henry and other of the King's ships being there, " the late lord Privy
Seal being then Lord Admiral,"! there were 50 gunners besides 1,500
mariners and gunners appointed for the ships, as Master Gonson can de-
clare. As it is one of the chief ports of the realm, where the greatest ships
can go in and out at all tides, and is but one night's sailing from the New
Havon, Dieppe, Trepoort, Harflete, Hondflete and the river of Seyne, I
beg "your good lordships " " to be mean to the King's Majesty that some
number of men, though part thereof be labourers " to repair the decayed
walls, may be sent thither " now in time of war."
Pp. 8. In the same hand as the preceding, but probably some weeks earlier
(see No. 659). Endd.: A view of things needful to be considered for the
safety of Portismowth.
17 June. 720. HERTFORD and Others to HENRY VIII.
Add. MS. Yesterday night arrived John Rogers with a letter (herewith) from
32>6^5' f- 39- Sir Thos. Holcrofte. Rogers is departed in post and can declare the cir-
Hamilton cumstances of their journey into Scotland. Dernton, 17 June. Signed by
Papers, Hertford, Shrewsbury, Tunstall and Sadler,
n., No. 266. P. I. Add. Endd. : 1544.
17 June. 721. HERTFORD and Others to HENRY VIII.
Add. MS.
32,655, f. 41.
B. M.
Hamilton
Papers.
ii., No. 267.
17 June.
B. 0.
Forward letters received from Wharton this afternoon, with a
packet from Glencarne containing letters to Lenoux and others. Dernton,
17 June. Signed by Hertford, Shrewsbury and Sadler.
P. 1. Add. Endd. : 1544.
722. SADLER to the COUNCIL.
In pursuance of their letters of 11 June to Tunstall and Sadler, sends
a brief declaration of the monthly charge of the lord Lieutenant and
garrisons. Very little more remains in his hands and Mr. Uvedale's than
will pay for the 28 days from 17 June to 14 July next ; so that, if the King
will continue these charges, money should be sent before 14 July. Darneton,
17 June. Signed.
P. 1. Add. Sealed. Endd. : 1544.
ii. "A brief declaration of the King's daily and monthly charges
employed upon the diets and wages of his Highness' Lieutenant in the
North parts and others resiant there with him, with also the wages of his
Majesty's garrisons now lying on the borders foranempst Scotland."
Showing the monthly charge of the diets of the Lieutenant General, at
5/., and the wages of his retinue of 100 men, at 8d., of a herald, at 4a., and
* Sir Anthony Knyvet, undoubtedly.
t Fitzwilliam, Earl of Southampton.
86 HENRY VIII. 445
1544.
a trumpet, at IfM. ; diets of the high treasurer, at 26*. &/., and wages of his
retinue of 80 servants, at 8</., four clerks, at 2a., and a messenger, at 12</. ;
diets of the under treasurer, at 4s., and wages of his retinue of ten sen-ants,
at H,/., and two clerks, at 1(W. ; wages of the captains and garrison, at
HI/. 1 tx. 2,1. Total monthly charge 2,708J. 1G</.
All these charges are paid to this present 17th of June. And there
remains with the treasurers 8,0721 12*. 5d.
/'/'• 2.
17 June. 723. ABRAN to PAUL III.
Theiner, 618. Has written twice about the affair of Dunkeld, on behalf of the
Queen, whose office he exercises by the consent of all the Scots and by right
of proximity of blood. For this cause nominated his brother John, abbot
of Paisley, to the vacant see, and at the same time begged that a certain
unjust competitor0 might be put to silence. Is grieved to hear a rumor
that the matter is, nevertheless, protracted and disputed, to the contumely
of his Princess and the defamation of his own office. Begs instantly
that the abbot of Paisley, as commended by the royal letters, may be
appointed to the bpric. of Dunkeld and the unjust competitor who trusts to
Arran's letters fraudulently obtained (mrrtptitii* nostrit littrris) repelled.
Seeing how he labours for the dignity of the Holy See and is pressed by
war, it becomes the Pope to assent to his petitions and to defend him.
Credence to John Steinson. Edinburgh, 15 kal. Julii 1544.
Lot
17 June. 724. RUSSELL to [the COUNCIL].
B- °- Could not ere this pass to Calleice, but intends tomorrow at 4 a.m.
to take shipping. " The wind this day hath been so contrarious and the
sea so calm that those which went forth this morning shall not come there
this [night]"; but he will be at Calleice tomorrow although forced to row
over. Hears yet of no men come out of Themys, and fears that if this
wind hold they will not come. Has, with Ant. Auchier, viewed the King's
brewhouse, bakehouse and other offices at the Meason Dieu, which are fair
and large and will do wonderful service. It is pity they are not set to
victualling the King's army.t as this is the meetest place for the Narrow
Seas. Has this day spoken with a brewer who offers to serve the Tving at
16*. the tun, after - - (blank) tuns the week, better beer than is now had,
laid upon the wharf ready for shipping and warranted to keep for six weeks
at this season ; provided that the King find cask and give him commission
to take up some brewers, and malt "not passing the price of vj'" It now
stands the King in 20s. the tun ere it come on ship board from Sandewiche ;
" and here they shall stand the King not in one penny, for their own boats
shall serve them." As the house is ready, it is pity it should stand vacant,
"this port standing so necessary for that purpose as it doth, which is the
godliestact that ever king made these thousand years within this realm."
Is sorry to hear the exclamations of the poor men arrived out of Scotland.
"Many are sick, and great scarcity among them," and their captains have
done their utmost. Begs that some way may be taken for their payment.
Touching the brewhouse and bakehouse, as the writer's " friend and fellow,"
Ant. Auchier, has charge thereof, begs them to obtain a commission to
him, or any other, therein.
• Meaning Robert Crichton. See Vol. XVIII., Pt. i , No. 801.
t That IB the ships of war, or army upon the aea.
446 36 HENRY VIII.
1544.
724. RUSSELL to [the COUNCIL] — cont.
Mr. Wyndham, captain of the New Barke, has just come to him, with
others, saying that they are commanded to go Westwards but " they neither
have powder, bows nor pikes, and scantly pavissed in so ill order as, they say,
were never men to serve their Prince." With so goodly a vessel, well fur-
nished with ordnance, Wyndham has but half a barrel of powder, " which
is [not] able to discharge four of his pieces." The captains have such
scarcity of munition that they cannot help each other. Commanded Wood-
housse to help Wyndham with two firkins of powder, as he is thus appointed
to serve Westwards. Without speedy remedy, great disorder must ensue of
this scarcity.
The admiral of Slewce° sent his bastard brother to dine with me this day.
After dinner I sent him half a buck, and he sent me two flagons of Rhenish
wine and a cheese. He thought to find the admiral of England here, who,
I said, was lately come out of Scotland and had gone to see the King. His
ships " be no great ships, but they be well apparelled and triumphantly
decked for the war." Dover, Monday,! 9 p.m.
P.S. — " I had no leisure to write any more but this present hour of iiij
of the clock in the morning in the Great Pynow[ce] with a scant wind."
Signed.
Pp. 4. Flyleaf with address lost.
B. O. 2. This morning, Tuesday, 17 June, "one of mine espials" reports
that, if Norfolk had not encamped upon Sunday last, the Frenchmen
intended to have camped beside Foxhole and revictualled Arde. Hearing
of Norfolk's encamping they departed into garrisons ; but when siege is
laid to Boloyne, they mean to revictual Arde unless the Burgundians
hinder it. They have appointed certain desperate persons to suddenly burn
Base Boleyne after the English enter it.
P. 1. Endd. ; Advertisements from the lord Privie Seale, xvij° Junii
a° 1544.
17 June. 725. VAUGHAN and DYMOCK to WRIOTHESLEY, SUFFOLK and
BROWNE.
R. o. On the 13th Mr. Dymock arrived with three bills of credence
and your letters, and we instructed Thomas Lock accordingly. We then
sent for Jasper Dowche, our broker, and declared that the bills of credence
which he desired were obtained and prayed him to use like diligence that
the money might be paid. He promised to "use more than a diligence ";
and we straight went to the merchants to whom the bills were addressed,
and asked whether they would give us credit for the sums contained in
them. To this they " sang all one note, taught by the elder bird, Bon vice,"
who said that, as their company was now dissolved and they divided from
Ant. Bonvice, to promise credence for 100,000 cr. would weaken their
credit among the merchants. Perceiving this answer to be ill taken, and
loth to leave us so unsatisfied, they then offered that if any persons here
would take their bills for 100,000 cr. they would give it ; and we took them
at their word, saying that we had a man that would give 100,000 ducats or
crowns, and so got them to write their names upon the bills. But they
went straight to the Welsars, of whom we should have received the money,
and so practised that the Welsars sent us word that, the company of Bon-
• See note on p. 438.
fJune 16th. The P.S. was written on Tuesday the 17th.
86 HENRY VIII. 447
ir.il.
vices being dissolved, he would take those left here for no more than a
third part of 100,000 cr. The Bonvyce had meanwhile practised with the
houses of the Viva[lde] that neither of them would credit us for more than
a third part. Considering that your Lordships expected no such canvassing,
and had appointed us to convey 15,0001. of the money to my lord of
Norfolk, we resolved that they should not be rid of us thus, thinking that
when once we have them in for 100,000 ducats it will be easier to prick them
to credit us for more ; and so we answered that we would take their credence
for 100,000 ducats, each to be bound for a third part of the same
with the interest at 88 stivers the cr. To this they agreed, pro-
vided that new bills of credence were made; for neither the sums
of the first bills nor the day of payment is here agreed upon.
It is now agreed that the house of Vivalde in London shall send new bills
of credence consigned, as before, viz. to John Carlo delli Aflaitadi and his
company and to Vincent Baldasar Guynygy and John Balbany, and that
Ant. Bonvyise shall send a procuration in Latin, made by a notary known
to the Italian merchants, authorising his folks here to bind him ; each of
these to be for 88,772 cr. of 88 stivers payable next Cold mart. Till these
new bills come we are promised 15.000/. st., which we begin to receive this
day and will send with all diligence to my lord of Norfolk. We thought
by taking these 100,000 ducats the more easily to bring merchants in for
greater sums. Other houses in London will be credited here, as John
(loralde and Bartholomeo Cumpanya. What wo have written of Bonvyce's
dealing is by conjecture ; and it should not be known that we have made
such report, or it will be to our hindrance here.
Statement of the loan of 100,000 ducats and the interest thereon for
nine months, at 10i per cent., in Flemish money. All this money will be
received of the company of merchants called Welsars, and will be a mean
to practise with them otherwise. Have made a motion to them for lead
and are promised an answer in 15 days. Their house has lent 800,000 cr.
to the Emperor and is not yet empty. " This house is meet to meddle
withal if we find them not too greedy to gain ; yet, be they what they will,
we mind to taste them as it were a loaf. A little I perceive that they
would break with us in something, which we look not that they will do till
they hear out of Almayn from the chief of their company ; either it is for
lead or some other thing that they would have th'only doing of."
Mr. Dymmock is much troubled by poor men who have made him
traces for which he has no money to pay. Remind them to send the new bills
of credence with speed. The 15.000/. st. promised today will take three days
to receive. Andwerp, 17 June. SP/ ;«<•«/ : S. Vaughan : John Dymmocke.
/'..s'. — Are receiving part of these 15,OOOJ. st. It were good that you
practised with the other houses in London for payments next month,
dissembling "the dealings of th'other." We cannot be paid in French
crowns, for it were hard to find so many in all this country, but we begin
to receive " crusados, Frenche crowns and crowns of this country, dalers
and such other current money as we can get." Money waxes very scant
here. Our broker showed us a letter from the Queen requiring 200,000
gylderns for the Emperor. Sorer, who made the exchange lately to
Franckfort, is going to England ; and could credit here for a good sum. I
told him, as you commanded, that the King, hearing that he was a loser by
the said exchange, meant to consider it with some gentle recompense. I
suppose he lost 1001. st. but will swear that he lost 2001. or 800/. If you
"gently obtain Bonvyce" for the credence now in hand the rest will
be easier obtained; if not, "we much doubt in all the rest."
S. Vaughan.
.Z. Add. Endd.: 1544.
448 86 HENRY VIII.
1544.
17 June. 726. CHRISTOPHEE VON LANDENBERG.
Add. MS. ^ Receipts given by Chr. van Lanndenberg for money, on account,
5 -R'^f1 5 received from the commissaries Windebank and Fane, at Achen, viz. : —
/. 184. Corpus Christi Day, '44, — 6,113 cr. (?)
f. 183. 10 June, 1544, — 1,000 cr.
/. 185. 15 June, '44, — 2,000 cr.
/. 182. 17 June, '44, — 4,000 cr.
German. Four papers, each, p. 1. Sealed. Endd.: The Coronelles
quittance, etc.
18 June. 727. HENRI VIII. to the QUEEN OF HUNGARY.
The letter described as of this date in Spanish Calendar, VII. No.
126, is of the 18th July.
18 June. 728. CHRISTOPHER VON LANDENBERG.
B. 0. " Th'answer given by the Council of the King's Majesty of England
to the count Debersten and other the commissaries0 of Mons. de Landen-
berge to be declared to the said Landenberge on behalf of the King's said
Majesty."
That the King has seen their commission and their clerks' declaration
that Landenberge's band will not serve unless they have at least 1,700 dead
pays more than the Emperor gives to any like number ; and, being sorry
for this alteration (because it will be " a slander to the whole nation that
they should not keep their pacts and promises made with kings and
princes in such cases "), answers as follows : —
Landenberge, in his signed covenant to bring the horsemen and footmen,
specially provided that he would ask only allowance of 60 dead pays in
every ensign, and would serve "in every ensign with 440 testes." Since
then Landenberge, after returning to his country, declared to the King's
agents that he could not so serve without loss ; and begged the King to give
like entertainment as the Emperor gives. Out of favour for Landenberge,
and to have picked men, the King condescended to rise from 60 to 100 dead
pays in every ensign, which is the largest entertainment that the Emperor
now gives ; and he expected Landenberge to have been well satisfied. Now,
seeing their unreasonable desire for 1,700 dead pays more than the Emperor
gives, he is resolved not to meddle with them ; but, to show the world that
the fault is not his, he is content that, with the money already received,
they shall have one whole month's wages at the Emperor's rate of 100 dead
pays in an ensign.
Draft in Wriothesley's hand, pp. 6. Endd.: "Th'answere given by the
Counsell to Landenbergh's commissaries, xviij0 Junii a° 1644."
B. 0. 2. Draft French translation of the above.
Pp. 6. Endd. : " A minute of th'answer," &c.
B. 0. 3. Fair copy of § 2. Endd.: The answer given, etc., xviij0 Junii 1544.
729. CHRISTOPHER VON LANDENBERG.
B. O. " The number of pays concerning Landenberghes band."
For 4,100 footmen at the rate of 5,000 pays for 4,000 men, 5,125.
Thirty men which have been captains at 6 pays each, 150 (sic). The men
•See No. 689.
86 in:\i:y viii. 11:.
I.-.H.
of the country for 12 days, for every man u stiver, 482 pays. The banner
bearers, " for every banner 8 pays and a florin," 32.J.
Total pays 6,789, which "dow amountho in pond Flamys" (do amount in
pounds Finnish), 4,8242. 11*. 44.
P. 1. Endd. as above.
B 0. 2. " A note of Landenbergh his first covenant and of his demands."
Landeburg should have, by his bargain, for every ensign of 400 men GO
doable pays, which in 4,000 men is 600 double pays. And accounting for
every ensign 100 double pays " like as the Emperor payeth " amounts to
1,000 double pays for the whole army. "And as they ask they amount
to " 2,789 double pays.
P. 1. Kndd. as abot\e.
18 June. 730. CHAPUYS to CHARLES V.
R- 0- On the 12th inst. arrived Mons. de Courieres and Secretary Paget.by
whom Chapuys received the Emperor's letters of the 3rd. Next day their
MI. 124.1 audience was excused because of the arrival of the earl of Linus, Scottish-
man. On the 14th Do Courrieres and Chapuys were with the King, who
showed great satisfaction at the Emperor's good health and also at the
congratulations of the Emperor and Queen of Hungary upon tho news of
Scotland, and, coming to the principal point, began by saying that tho
basis of the Emperor's excuse rested upon two points, the promise to the
Estates of the Empire to go personally and the quality and diversity of the
chiefs (des chicfz) of his army ; and, as to the first, the Estates would be
satisfied when they heard the reasons touched upon by Henry's secretary
and that the thing was more hazardous than was thought heretofore, as
the French king was marvellously reinforced and hod begun to lay waste
tho victuals, and what the Emperor said of Henry's illness was still more
against himself, for Henry's malady was only by chance and had no certain
return like the gout, the proper season for which was the autumn, and that
to venture into France without having gained ground to secure his flanks
and the free passage of victuals would not be prudent, and that it would be
better to take two or three frontier places than to have burnt Paris, and
that to count upon the rebellion and assistance of the people of France was
but vanity, for it was never seen that the people of France rebel ; and as to
the second point, the diversity of the chiefs, that was rather an argument
against the Emperor's putting himself among them. De Courrieres and
Chapuys replied graciously in accordance with the Emperor's will ; and
the King, to exaggerate tho dangers, told them, with rather an ill grace, that
he was advertised that many of the men levied by the Emperor had deserted,
and that the French had occupied Nnnci and, in Italy, tho whole marquisate
of Montferrat except Sainct Salvador and one other place, and that the men
of La Mirandole had joined those of Piedmont. Could not dissuade him
from such news, and, finally, he said that, after reading the writing of th«
answer given to his Secretary, which he desired to have, he would consult
with his Council and give a brief answer.
On the 15th they consulted upon the said affair, and on the 16th, because
count Oversteyn was come with certain others from Christopher Landcm-
berg, we were not called to Court ; but next day, which was yesterday, we
were very early with the Council, who, by their master's command,
communicated to us what had been first agreed here with Landemberg and
how, although the agreement was only to give 60 dead pays for each ensign
they had increased the number to 100, and now Landemberg refused to
servo unless he had 400 for an ensign, which the King was not willing to
give, so as not to introduce that bad custom. For that cause, and because
Landemberg had boastfully told his commissioners that he had dared
21715 2 r
450 86 HENRY VIII.
1544.
730. CHAPUYS to CHARLES V. — cont.
formerly to displease the Emperor and the King of the Eomana and would
much more easily displease the King, he did not intend to use Landem-
berg's services. The King wished to communicate the above to De
Courrieres and Chapuys, both for his own justification and that the
Emperor might prevent Landemberg's passing to the enemies. [Asked]
whether he did not make provision of other strangers instead of these, they
(the Council) answered that it -was too late to seek strangers, and also that
there was no need, their own men being as capable as any that could be
found ; and that the want of Landemberg would not diminish the number
capitulated but rather it would be greater, for, without fail, they would
have over 40,000 Englishmen in their pay, without counting those who
should come under the charge of Mons. de Buren. They count upon 6,000
English horse and 3,000 strangers, including those which the Emperor shall
Send.
« After dinner the King repeated to De Courrieres and him the substance of
the above touching Landemberg, adding that it was well that Landemberg
declared himself before joining his men, for disorder might have ensued.
He then said that they would have heard, by his men, the answer to De
Courrieres, which was that the King prayed the Emperor to have regard to
his health, taking counsel of the wise and friendly representations he had
himself made to him (Henry), and that he was well and intending to pass
to Calais as soon as possible, to set forward the 30,000 men and prepare
the rest to be used as he caused his said Secretary to tell the Emperor,
and that when at Calais he would resolve about marching forward as he
should see necessary or convenient ; and, thanking the Emperor for the
care shown for his health, he prays him (the Emperor) reciprocally to have
the same regard to his, which he esteems no less than his own. This he
said with very good grace, desiring moreover that the Emperor should
send a personage to see his army when it shall be all assembled, he
supposing that the Emperor will be pleased to hear the report of it.
However soon the King may say he wishes to leave, De Courrieres and
Chapuys have learnt that he will not dislodge hence before the 8th of next
month, and although he may speak of passing further than Calais, Chapuys
holds it very certain that he will not pass thence unless perchance he has
resolved to besiege Montreul, to which he seems inclined ; for even before
he left to go to the Emperor, the Secretary had given Chapuys clearly to
understand that the King [would not listen ? ] to the urgent request of his
Council and other good personages to excuse his going in person0 ; and it
is to be feared that he will be very unwilling to send his army far into France,
to judge by the difficulties he alleges, unless he has news of the Emperor's
entry into France and of some success there with every hope of victory.
By what has been said to De Corrieres and Chapuys it seems probable
that the aforesaid earl of Lynus will espouse the King's niece, daughter of
earl Douglas. Does not know what entertainment will.be made to him
elsewhere in recompense of his band of 100 men of arms which he has left
in France, to which he succeeded after the death of Mons. d'Aubigny, his
uncle. He is young and handsome and has brought with him a brother
who is bishop, t Affairs of Scotland go on improving in favour of the King,
* The transcript here is unintelligible, viz.: — "Et quoy quil die de passer plus
avant de Calaix je tiens pour trescertain quil ne passera dillec si ce nestoit paravan-
ture, ail se resolvoit fere assieger Montreul. en quoy semble quil enclinoit voluntiers,
et desia devant que partir led. Secretaire pour aller a v're Mate il mavoit assez
clerement donne a entendre que led. Sr Roy a la tres instante requeste de ceulx
de son Conseil et aultres bons personnaiges du royaulme dexcuser son allee person-
nelle en lad. emprinse, et est a craindre que mal voluntiers envoyra," etc.
t Robert Stewart, bishop of Caithness.
86 HENRY VIII.
451
B. o.
[Spanish
Calendar,
vn. 125.1
1544.
who told De Courriers and Chapuys that a very few of his men (so few as
to be incredible, even though he had the report of it from one who was
there) had defeated a great multitude of Scots and taken many of the
principal men, and so had taken and burnt the best town0 of Scotland after
Ydembourgh. London, 18 June 1544.
Fr. Modern transcript of the original (almost all in cipher) at Vienna, pp. 5.
18 Jane. 731. CHAPUYS to the QUEEN OF HUNGARY.
Lately received her letters of the 8th inst., and, afterwards, those
of the llth. As to the conduct of the wagons, the Council say that the
duke of Norfolk ought to have provided therein. As to the transports
(charruez) she will have heard, by his last, of their arrival. The Emperor's
ships of war under Mons. de Beurez have also since arrived at the Dunes,
at which the King and those about him are pleased ; and, although they
said that they had long ago all their men at sea, many are still wanting
and all possible haste is made in the preparation, they having meanwhile
written and prayed the Sieur de Beures to have patience for four or five
days and not to be offended at the delay. The King was also to send
him gracious letters of welcome. No mention has been made of the mares
arrested at Gravelinghes. Thinks that prohibited merchandise should not
bo permitted to go out of Flanders without certificate that it is for the King
or his service, by bis command. Delivered her patents in favour of the
King's admiral ; at which, and at the news of the recovery of Luxemburg,
those here were pleased. Hopes to send Octavian Bos by the next transport
(rhanif) that leaves this. For the rest, refers to the report of Mons. de
Corrieres and the copy herewith of his letters to the Emperor. London,
18 June 1544.
P.S. — Forgot to say that the King has taken in good part her sending
him the letters of Mons. de Roculx, and agrees in her opinion of the French
practices, saying that, since, in his last answer, he gave the French clearly
to understand that they were mistaken in thinking to put jealousy between
the Emperor and him, they will avoid resuming the practice.
Fr. Modern transcript of tlte original at Vienna, pp. 2.
732. CRANMER to EDMUND BP. OF LONDON.I
Intimates that he has received the following letter from the King,
and commands him not only to order all other the King's injunctions for
the establishment of religion to be observed, but, with all speed, to cause
these suffrages and prayers, of which a copy is annexed, to be published
throughout his diocese of London, and by all other bishops suffragan of the
province of Canterbury. Dated [1]8 June 1544, consec. 12.
Lot. From Cranmcr's register.
I
ii. HENRY VIII. to CRANMER.
Remembering the present miserable state of Christendom, everywhere
plagued with wars, resolves " to have continually from henceforth general
processions in all cities, towns, churches and parishes " ; and as the people,
for lock of instruction and of understanding of the " prayers and suffrages "
used, have come very slackly to processions commanded heretofore, has set
forth "certain godly prayers and suffrages in our native English tongue,"
sent herewith, not to be "for a month or two observed and after slenderly
considered, as other our injunctions have, to our no little marvel, been used,"
but to be earnestly set forth. He is to cause these prayers and suffrages to
• Jedborgh. See Noe. 684, 693, 762.
f Only the King's letter is given in Bnrnct. See alto No. 737.
18 June.
Wilkins. HI.
C.'s. Works,
494.
Burnet. IT.
629
452
36 HENRY VIII.
1544.
18 June.
E. o.
18 June.
E.O.
[Spanish
Calendar,
vn. 135.]
19 June.
B. O.
[Spanish
Calendar,
vn. 127.]
732. ii. HENRY VIII. to CRANMER — cont.
be published frequently within his diocese and to command the other
bishops of his province to do the same. St. James's, 11 June,
36 Hen. VIII.
In English, incorporated in § i.
733. VAUGHAN and DYMOCK to WEIOTHESLEY, SUFFOLK and
BROWNE.
Wrote yesterday by Hams, the King's herald, what passed with the
merchants here. Find today that the merchants will only credit for crowns
at the Emperor's valuation, which is 86 stivers, and not for 38 stivers
as current here ; so that the bills of credit should be made for so much
the more. The bills sent hither were for credit of six months ; but they
must be made "to pay in the payments of the Cold Mart next, which is ix.
months." The merchants look narrowly to the wording of the bills.
Wrote that the merchants said they could not credit for more than 100,000
ducats, which is 33,S33Z. 6s. 8d. Fl. and the interest, which is 3,5001. Fl.,—
in all 116,316 cr. of France of 38 stivers, which value of the crown must
be comprised in the letters of credence. Till the bills come, no more than
15.000J. will be received. Sorer, who made the exchange in Franckfort,
leaves to-morrow for England ; and, if made much of, will credit here for a
good sum. Gentleness should be used with Bonvyce and the rest there ;
for if Bonvyce perceive, by word or countenance, that anything has been
written against him he "will be the worse willing to further this matter."
Have this day received about 4,OOOZ. Fl. When all the 15,OOOZ. st. is
received it shall be sent straight to my lord of Norfolk, but that will not be
for four days. Andwerp, 18 June, towards night. Signed.
In Vaughan's hand, pp. 3. Add. Endd. : 1544.
734. CHARLES V. to CHAPUYS.
This will be only to advertise Chapuys of his arrival here, accom-
panied by duke Maurice of Saxony and marquis Albert of Brandenburg,
with their men of arms and some ensigns of foot. Yesterday, on the way,
received news that Comercy had surrendered, after some cannonade, to the
discretion of Don Fernande, his captain general, who will have advertised
Chapuys of it and now goes with the army against Ligny. Also heard
yesterday, and it is confirmed today by the count of Landriano, despatched
expressly by the marquis of Gasto, of the defeat of Petro Strossy and the
count of Petigliano and all their men, 60 ensigns, of whom most of the
captains are prisoners and the rest killed" and defeated, as will be seen by
the copy enclosed. Hopes that by this defeat the enemy's design to send
part of the said Italians hither and to strengthen Piedmont will be thwarted.
It will be well to impart this at once to the King of England. Metz,
18° June 1544.
Fr. Modern transcript of the original minute at Vienna, p. 1.
735. CHAPUYS to the QUEEN OF HUNGARY.
The lords of this Council, and, principally, the bp. of Winchester and
others who have the overseeing of the victuals, pray her to permit transport
hither of certain fish bought by Eobt. Keynold, merchant of this town,
through his factors Thos. Boston and Thos. Boo, at Camphere.
Fr. Modern transcript of the orginal at Vienna, p. 1. Headed : 1544,
Junii 19.
* The day of the month was perhaps added later. The day of the Emperor's arrival
at Metz was the 16th according to Wotton (see No. 7b9); and this agrees with
Vandenesse's Diary.
36 HENRY VIII. 453
1544.
19 Jane. 736. BONNER to HENRY VIII.
n. O. Has received, of Sir Wm. Pctre, two letters, the one to stay giving
St. P., i., 762. tbo prebend of Kentishetowne, then belonging to the late dean of York, and
the other to send the King a collation of the said prebend " with a glass
window for the name." Has, accordingly, made a stay and written to his
" register" to send the collation, although he intended the prebend " for a
nephew of mine, being at Oxforde at my charge, and of great towardness in
learning and virtue, as I am credibly informed." Cannot bring the collation
himself, for, as he certified by Mr. Hennage, one of his folk [di]ed out of
his house in London. Protests his desire to serve the King, which, but for
his poverty, he would .declare. Has desired Mr. Hennage to present the
money of the benevolence of the clergy of his diocese, who, " notwithstand-
ing their great poverty have declared their benevolence herein to the best
and uttermost of their power." As he cannot come himself to take leave
of the lung, " before this your Grace's great voyage," will pray for the
success of the King and all his company. Fulhaui, 19 June.
Hol.,p.l. Faded. Add.
19 June. 737. EDMUND BP. OF LONDON, to the DEAN AND CHAPTER OP
ST. PAUL'S.
Add. Ch. Has received letters (recited) from Thomas abp. of Canterbury, dated
8,056. Lambeth, 18 June, requiring him to publish a letter from the King of 11
E f Docts «June 86 Hen. VIII., therein recited, to set forth certain prayers and suffrages,
86. which he requires them to execute. London, 19 June, translat. 5. Seal lost.
(CamdenSoc., Lat. Parchment. Endd. as presented, 21 June, to the Dean and Messrs.
1840.) Reston (?) and Crafford, resident [canons] .
19 June. 738. NORFOLK to HENRY VIII.
i:. 0. Begs that this "plain writing " may be taken in good part. Has
several times written to the Council that victuals here might be sold at
such prices as the soldiers might live on their wages ; and they have replied
that the lords of Winchester and Chamberlaine shall make him answer,
which they have not done. The unheard-of prices caused the Flemings to
increase their prices, which it will be hard to bring down again. The new
devised ovens were to have served the army, but unto this hour not one
loaf has been baked in the camp ; " and if the Flemynges had not helpyd
us with brede [(althoujgh [at] pryces unreasonable) many one shulde have
lac[kyd] or now, as at the leaste 2,000 dyd yesterdaye, as nere Calyce as we
be." It was said that the wagons would carry 30cwt. and they carry only
20cwt., so that rates made in England for three days will serve but for two.
English carts would be better than wagons of Flanders, which are weak
and break daily. " Also the proportion of carriages for munitions, boats,
and Jeronimus new carts for my lord Privy Seal and me, was made so scant
that we are enforced to send to my lady Regent for (blank) wagons
more, and lymoners to serve for those purposes." Perceives, by the
Council's last letters, that no more money will be sent than he has received
already, viz., 59,0002., of which is paid coats, conduct money, hire of
carriages and wages of the army to 8 July, leaving but 9,0002. to pay the
Almains when they come. Unless the King is sure of joining this part of
the army by that time, 40,0002. should be sent to him and the lord Privy
Seal, or else the soldiers will have no money for their victuals, " and what
the strangers will do, not being paid, your high wisdom can best consider."
Is just removing to Beawlieu, in the enemy's country, and will thence
draw towards Monstrell. Trusts to be joined by the lord Privy Seal in four
454 36 HENRY VIII.
1544.
738. NORFOLK to HENBY VIII. — cont.
days and will then be ready either to return towards Arde or go straight
towards Monstrell, or take any way the King may command. Begs
instructions with diligence. Wrote on Saturday last* of his conferences
with Mons. de Keux ; and still awaits answer, which he begs to have by
Sunday at furthest. Trusts, by Tuesday, to be joined by Mons. de Beure
with some part of his band. Is grieved to continue so long doing nothing;
and will keep, as hitherto, in the enemy's countries, without touching the
Pale. "From the [furst?] campe removinge this xixth mornyng of June."
Signed.
Pp. 3. Add. Endd. : 1544.
19 June. 739. WOTTON to HENBY VIII.
K. 0. On the 16th inst. the Emperor arrived at Metz, and, the same day,
St. P., ix. 712. ba(j letters from Italy of a great victory of his men against the Italians
gathered at Myrandula for the French king. Next day arrived the conte de
Landrignano, who was at the battle. Describes how the French Italians
(above 80 ensigns, " for their ensigns are not of that number that Germaynes
are ") were making their way betwixt Genua and Alexandria towards
Carigneane, and had turned aside to avoid the marquis of Guasto, when, at
Serravalle on the river Struiva, they were overtaken by the prince of
Salmone (son to Maingoval, sometime viceroy of Naples) with the Emperor's
horsemen, who, although repulsed, detained them until the prince of Salerne
and Cesar de Napole came up with the footmen, for Guasto remained sick
by the way. The French Italians fought valiantly, but in the end 3,000
or 4,000 were slain and the rest taken, with the loss of very few Imperials
(only 100 according to a letter which Granvele showed Wotton). Three score
of the captured ensigns were brought into Pavia that day. Count Galiotte de
Concordia or Mirandula was not at it. Peter Strozzi with 2,000 footmen
escaped into some hills, where he is likely to be taken. The loss to the French
king is great, as the captains slain and taken were his chief partizans in Italy.
The duke of Some being a Neapolytane and certain Milanese noblemen are
in danger to be put to death. The French king would have left these men
in Piedmont and revoked the others into France, which he cannot now do.
Mons. d' Enghien has written to the French king that his men had the
victory and the Imperials are fled ; and the French king has written to
certain of his lords and towns to make fires of joy for it, adding that he
supposes that the Emperor will now sue for peace, having been twice
overthrown in so short space in Italy. The Emperor and his Council seem
to take this more grievously than they should ; for likewise the French
king sent a gentleman to the Bishop of Home to signify the great victory
of the Scots over Henry's army of late. God send them many such
victories, seeing they can so well set them forth. Encloses bill of the
names of colonels and captains slain and taken at the battle.
The Emperor's army has taken the castle of Commercy, in the duchy of
Bar, but not pertaining to the Duke. "In Err^errant Monstrelettes time
there was both a town and a castle, but I hear now no mention of the
town." The garrison mocked the Imperials, crying "A Landrecy, canaille,
a Landrecy ! " ; but when the towers and houses began to" fall on their
shoulders they cried " Misericorde, misericorde." The army is going
towards Lygny, where is a town and a strong castle, as Cruze*us, the duke
of Cleves' ambassador, says. Describes the position of the town, which is
in Barrois, but not in the duchy of Bar, for it has always pertained to the
house of Luxemburgh and now is the count of Briane's of that family.
* The 14th. Sec No. 700.
86 HENRY VIII. 455
1544.
The Emperor himself tarries here these five or six days for certain
Spaniards and ordnance that comes by water, and will probably pass the
time here and at Toullo till he perceive what will become of Ligny. An
earl of Almain, called Count Pikelyn, who had charge to raise footmen for
the French king, has been taken and brought hither and is like to lose hia
head. The duke of Lorayne died on the 14th inst., and the duke of Bar,
now duke of Lorayne, is still sick. Metz, 10 June 1544. Signed.
Pp. 4. Add. AMI/./.
B °- 2. Notes of the defeat of Strozzi's army in Italy, commencing " 11
s Pietro Strozzi, generale di la gcnte, ferito d'una archibusata, fuggito.
Monsr de San Celso, non so trova. II Sr Ducha de Somma, pregione."
And the names of Count George Martinengo and ten other noblemen,
prisoners. There are 63 captains and 500 private gentlemen prisoners,
and all but three of the 86 banners taken. The count of Pitigliano had
been wounded before, in Lucera, and was gone into Piazensa for surgery ;
but his son and Ulisee Ursino, son-in-law of Sr Pirro Collona, and 8,000
soldiers were killed, without counting those slain by the country people.
The rest of the army, which numbered 12,000 foot, are prisoners, together
with about 200 "celade/
Of ours not 800 are slain, and among them no person of note.
Italian, p. 1. Endd. : The names of the French Italyons taken by the
Imperialles.
19 June. 740. WOTTON to PAGET.
R. O. The Italians gathered by Myrandula, which at your being at Spy res
were reported dispersed for lock of money, grew to a great number and
journeyed towards Carignano, which yet holds out, but by the way are over-
thrown by the Emperor's army, which Mons. Gronvelo says is now very great
there. But for succour of victuals and boats from the bishop of Rome's men
of Placenzia they could not have come so far as they as they did. This tidings
came the day of the Emperor's arrival here, and thereat the town shot a
good peal of guns. On the morrow came the count of Landrignano to
declare this victory, in recompense for the ill news he brought of the over-
throw of Carignano. The marquis of Guasto was so unhappy as to go
almost as far as the enemies and then fall sick, so that he could not be at
battle. "The Emperor's army here proceedeth fair and softly, and
th'Emperor will follow them at his leisure as he shall see cause why."
Metz, 19 June 1544. Signed.
P. 1. Add. Endd.
20 June. 741. THB PBIVY COUNCIL to NORFOLK.
Hurl. MS. By sundry letters to them since his departure, Norfolk desires to
' if121 ^now what way to take in marching forward and how to employ himself
until the King's coming. Albeit his Majesty, thinking that this was fully
resolved before Norfolk left, has hitherto forborne to command any answer;
yet, ensuing the former resolution, he now signifies that Norfolk should
march to besiege Mounstrell, or if, for lock of the horsemen's coming, that
is not convenient, then (as his letters show that upon conference with the
master gunner of Calais he seems to like the device with mortars better) he
may use the time in assaying it upon Arde. To his letters concerning the
price of victuals the lords charged therewith either have or will shortly
answer. St. James's, 20 June 1544. Signed by Wriotheslry and Suffolk.
P.3. in Mason's hand. — The King has received your letter, dated at the
first removing of your camp, containing that we have not answered you
concerning the price of victuals and insufficiency of the Flemish wagons to
carry 80 [cwt.j , and has noted negligence in us, albeit we arc faultless, for,
456
86 HENRY VIII.
1544.
741. THE PRIVY COUNCIL to NORFOLK — cont.
as to the wagons, we wrote more than five days ago enlarging the number,
and, as for the price of victuals, the rating was here thought convenient
both by you and others. We. pray you to call those who have the charge of
the victuals and set such prices as the soldiers may bear upon their wages,
wherein we, the bp. of Winchester and lord Chamberlain,0 have lately written
to the said officers (and we marvel that they have not communicated with
you) and now eftsoons write. As to money for the satisfaction of the army
against next month beginning, after your account on the 8th of next month,
order is taken (as already advertised) that Stephen Vaughan shall send you
15,OOOJ. within these four or five days ; which you shall add to the re-
mainder in your hands and then advertise hither what is wanted. As
Landenburg has agreed (so Fane and Winibanke write) to serve according
to their instructions ; " and thereupon be marched, the army towards Ayre
and Fane and Landenberg to Callais," the King will entertain them, to join
with you until his coming. Touching my lord Warden's entertainment the
King considers the charges he is at and will have respect to his diets, which,
like those of the earl of Essex, the master of the Horses and "others of that
sort," are not yet certainly appointed. Signed by Wriothesley, Suffolk,
Winchester, Westminster and St. John.
Pp. 8. Add. Endd. : A regio concilio, rec. in campo voc. Beaw Liew.
20 June. 742. THE DUKE OF SUFFOLK.
His will, made 20 June 1544.
Printed in "Wills from Doctors Commons," p. 28.
20 June. 743. THOMAS CROXTON.
(Camden Soc., 1863.)
Harl. MS.
2,067, f. 63b.
B. M.
Will of Thos. Croxton of Rainscroft, Cheshire, being commanded to
serve in the war with France. Dated 20 June 36 Hen. VIII.
Copy, pp. 2.
20 June. 744. SIR GEORGE DOUGLAS to HENRY VIII.
Add. MS.
32,655, f. 43.
B. M.
Hamilton
Papers,
n., No. 268.
20 June. 745. SIR GEORGE DOUGLAS to HERTFORD.
For his great goodness prays God to recompense him and, as one of
his servants, will be always ready to the uttermost ; as bearer, the lord of
Brownsten, will declare. Norchtberuike, 20 June. Signed.
P. 1. Add. Endd. : 1544.
Add. MS.
32.655, f. 45.
B. M.
Hamilton
Papers,
ii., No. 269.
20 June.
B.O.
At Edinburgh, 17 Jnne, received his writing answering only the
points of the writer's, as though desiring not to be troubled with any more
writings. Will nevertheless be ready to serve the King and do Hertford's
commands ; as bearer, the lord of Brownsten, will declare. Norchtberrvike,
20 June.
Hoi. p. 1. Add. Endd. : 1544.
746. RUSSELL to the COUNCIL.
Perceives by their letters that the King calls Mr. Poynes to service
elsewhere. Would gladly have had his company still. Will see his men
placed tomorrow. Has been wonderfully troubled with the lack of such
things as he always doubted to find lack of here. For the ordnance he lacks
half the carriage ; and likewise half the carriage for munition and bridges, so
•William Paulet. lord St. John.
86 HENRY VIII. 457
1544.
that he must leave these things behind. Here is no kind of carriage for
the things that Jeronymo brings. Although Norfolk wrote to the Regent
for these things " there comoth nothing forthwards but fair words." \V;i
promised to find everything and finds nothing. Will encamp tomorrow at
1-yence within French ground, 8 miles hence, so as not to waste this
country. Encloses a brief showing the lock which Pakington and Warde,
victuallers to his ward, have in their carriage. Norfolk (as the writer
would himself have done) and those that went before took everything.
Trusts their Lordships will see him furnished. Callcis, 20 June, 11 p.m.
Signal.
'/•/i. 2. Add. EndJ.: 1544.
ii. " Wagons to be appointed for the carriage of victual for ten days'
expense in staple, after xx° weight (20 cwt.) to the carriage, the vantguard
and rearguard, as followeth," viz., for 900 qr. of meal barrelled 180 carri-
ages, for " make and bore corn with hooppis to the same " 8, for " seckes
and malmeseys" 300, for necessaries 12. Whereof received of Mr. Rous
206 ; and so to be received 294.
P. 1.
20 June. 747. THE QUEEN OF HUNGARY to NORFOLK.
B. 0. Was glad to learn by his of the 18th, the lord Privy Seal's arrival,
and their determination soon to enter the enemies' country. As to the
wagons and lymoners mentioned in a certain schedule of which he writes,
has not received the schedule, and the bearer of the letters knows nothing
of it. Pending the arrival of the schedule, she will prepare the rest of the
wagons and lymoners, which she previously reported that she could send.
It will save delay if money is sent to furnish them. Has ordered all sorts
of victuallers to follow Norfolk's camp and charged the count du Roeulx to
lend every assistance. What with wars, waste by enemies and subjects, pas-
sage of men of war, and with the East sea being closed and not navigable,
the dearness of victuals is such that one must not be surprised if prices go
higher, and besides, through dearness of forage and distance, the cartage is
very costly. If victuals are dear with Norfolk, they are still more so with
the Emperor. Bruxelles, 20 June 1544. Signed : V're cousine, Marie.
Countersigned : Despleghem.
French, pp. 2. Add. : [" Ajmon cousin le [du]c de Nortfocq." Endd.
20 June. 748. FRENCH SPIES.
Add. Ch., 164. Certificate by Jaspare de Lauzeray, contreroUeur e.rtraordinaire de la
guerre, that Pierre Sanson, the King's treasurer of the extraordinary of his
wars, has by order of the duke of Vendosme, governor and lieutenant general
of Picardy, paid lOOcr. to Estienne de Voldeterre, Flemish gentleman, in
recompense for several journeys made to the Duke from Malignes, Bracelles,
Gand and elsewhere in Flanders with news of the enterprises of the Emperor
and the King of England, and also in repayment of 40cr. delivered during
March, April and May last to two spies who kept him daily informed from
London and Calais of the King of England, his army and his invasion.
20 June 1544. Signed.
French p. 1.
21 June. 749. THE NAVY.
Add. MS. Order by Gardiner and St. John to " Hungerforde " to deliver to
V Thos. Rolf, customer of Sandwich, for the King's ships upon the Narrow
Seas, 500 qr. wheat of the 1,600 qr. in his hands. 21 June, 86 Hen. VIII.
Signed.
P. 1.
458
36 HENRY VIII.
1544.
21 June.
Add. MS.
32,655, f. 53.
B. M.
Hamilton
Papers,
n., No. 271.
Royal MS.
18 B. vi., 1686.
B. M.
750. MARY QUEEN OF SCOTS to HENRY VIII.
Notwithstanding his unkind war upon her since her father's death,
when he should rather have extended his puissance to her protection, she
wishes him to understand the mind of the lords of her realm for peace.
The authority of her Tutor and Governor is suspended and put into the
hands of her mother and certain of the greatest nobles, who desire safe-
conduct for ambassadors to treat and conclude peace with him, viz. Henry
lord Methwen, William lord Ruth wen, Walter Ogilvy of Dunlugus and
Adam Ottirburn of Reidhall, knights, or any three or two of them. Mean-
while begs a truce and abstinence of war by sea and land for one month.
Striveling, 21 June, 2 Mary.
Copy, p. 1. Endd. : The copy of the Quene of Scottes lettre to the
Kinges Majeste, xxj° Junii a° 1544.
2. Letter-book copy of the above.
Pp. 2.
21 June. 751. CHRISTIAN III. to MARY QUEEN [DOWAGER] OF SCOTLAND.
Wegener,
Aarsberet-
Has learned from John Hay the state of Scotland since the death of
King James. Grieved as he was at that King being cut off before he could
mnger,iv,260. cuitivate such familiarity with him as blood and nature required, is glad
that he has left a daughter through whom the old alliance between the
Danes and Scots may be preserved. Offers her his good offices, as Hay will
explain. " Ex arcenostra Flensburgk, 21 June 1544."
Latin.
ii. [Christian III. to Mary Queen of Scots.]
To the like effect on receipt of letters from her, showing the internal
dissensions which Scotland has suffered since the death of her father.
Flensburgk.
Latin.
iii. Christian III. to James Earl of Arran, Governor, &c.
To the like effect and acknowledging a gift of a garment (vestis
Integra) presented to him by John Hay, cubicularius vester.
Latin. From a draft in the liand of Peter Suavenius, who also wrote the
answer committed to John Hay (§2).
Epp. Reg. Sc.,
n. 213.
2. Answer of Christian king of the Danes, &c., to the message of Mary
Queen of Scots and the Governor James earl of Arran by John Hay.
Is grieved at the premature death of King James, but glad that the little
Queen survives, and prays that she may grow up to marriageable years. The
long account of the dealings with the English king shows that the Governor
has acted prudently. Every war, even when successful, does more harm than
good, especially between neighbours ; and, therefore, he would wish peace
restored between the Scots and the English,. and, when admonished thereto
by the Queen or Governor, will gladly mediate therein. As to the sending
aid, the military advice and the renewal of the Norwegian treaty, the
councillors of his kingdoms are not at hand here in his duchies, nor has he
here a copy of the Norwegian treaty, but, as soon as affairs permit his return
to his kingdoms, he will send a messenger. Meanwhile the Scots are at
liberty to purchase provisions. Ex arce Flemsburgh, 21 June 1544.
Add. MS.
32,655, f. 47.
B. M.
Lat.
3.
Modern copies of No. 437 (§§ 1, 2) and of § 2 above.
., pp. 11. Noted in Hamilton Papers II., No. 270.
36 HENRY VIII. -ir/i
1544.
21 June. 752. SIB THOMAS PALMER and Others to the COUNCIL.
u- °- Since certifying their arrival at Tornay, have, there, on the 19th
inst., received of Mons. de Bueren musters of 208 horsemen ; making in all,
bat 407, of whom 800 and odd are lances and the rest " boresperes and
shortbandgonnes." He says that this lack of number is for shortness of
time, but that ho has ordered 600 horsemen more to follow him, and will
thus make up the 500 lances and also the last number for which the
Council wrote to him. Are this day arrived here to take musters of his
footmen, and ask where to send the said horsemen and footmen afterwards.
Hear no more of Lightmaker since they were at Utrecht ; and, therefore,
if Bueren b[rings] 600 horsemen more in time, they will proceed as directed
by the Council's letters of the 15th. Would know what to do if Lightmaker
comes here with the band he promised the King. Bueren has had no time
to reckon with them for dead pays and other, but has received 16,000 11.,
and promises to reckon after the musters according to the Emperor's
instructions. He wishes the 600 horsemen who follow to enter wages at
their arrival at Tornay. Ask what to answer therein, and whether to
attend here to take their musters or let them follow to the camp and
muster there. Saint Omers, 21 June 1544. Siyned: Thomas Palmer,
Edward Vaughan, T. Chamberlein.
In Chamberlain's hand, pp. 8. Add. Endd.
21 June 753. LIGHTMAKER to CHAMBERLAIN and PALMER.
j^ Q Learns from their letters that the King is grieved (mayrry) at his
not arriving at Utrecht at the day. Did his best, but, because the country
of Brunzwycke and towns of Godtleer and Bremes and several other great
lords are daily assembling horsemen and footmen, men of war cannot pass
by the towns, which are kept shut, and thus he has been put to much trouble.
Has now at Utrecht 82 horses and in a parish of the duchy of Bentbein,
14 leagues from Utrecht, 254 more horse, all of whom wish to be paid at
Utrecht one month's wages in hand ; and money is required to bring the
254 to Utrecht. Out of his own purse, has paid each man " quatre
jonghendaelders pour attendre le paye." Coming to Antwerp his lieutenant
asked Wm. Claie how things went and if there was money there ; and " yl
napoynct diet quo M're Vachan estoyt la." Knew not what to think.
Came with his lieutenant as far as Courtray, but found that they had de-
parted ; and sends this letter by special post, praying them to write what will
be needful for him to do, and also to direct Mr. Vacham at Antwerp to
deliver him 1,600 cr. to bring his men to the place of muster. Will wait
at Antwerp until he hears from them. Prays them also to write when the
King will pass the water, and upon whom he shall attend. Was told [that
he should attend] upon the Duke of Suffocke, but now hears that Suffocke
will not pass the water. 21 June 1544. Signed : Thomes Luchtemaker de
jungher. Iw W. D.
P.S. — " Noble singner, le due de Suffock mavoyt diet davoir ung tam-
buryn et ung fyfre. Sachies quo je ay ung pour luy et vouldroye bin
savoir la ou que son plays' soyt que je lenvoye."
/•V<vu-/i, pp. 8. Add.: [Aux] tresnoblos et prudens [singjners, Mre.
Chamberlin, ou [en] son absence au treshonnon[ra]ble M're Palmer,
capytaynes du treshault et puyssant Bey, le roy d'Angleterre. A'm/J. : R.
le 22 jour June, from Capeten Lightmaker, in Sent Omars.
22 June. 754. SALE OF CROWN PROPERTY.
Commission to Baker, Sir Robt. Southwell, North and Moyle. Set
GRANTS B» JUNK, No. 77.
460
36 HENKY VIII.
1544.
22 June. 755. THE PRIVY COUNCIL to FRANCIS HALL.
R- 0- As they lately signified to him the King's pleasure for the provision
of 500 wagons and certain lymoners for the vanguard and rearward of the
King's army, and also certain others for the battle or middle ward, so now,
as (because the carriages come out of Flanders cannot carry such burden as
was esteemed) 300 more carriages are wanted for the fore and rear wards, he
is to repair into Flanders to procure that these may be sent to Calays with
all diligence ; and also to travail that there may be at Calays by the
(blank) day of next month of July, for furniture of the battle against the
King's coming over, (blank) wagons and (blank) lymoners,
"wherein we have written at this present to the Regent." For their prest
and conduct money send herewith letters to Stephen Vaughan, the King's
agent in Flanders. He may use such men as were joined with him for this
despatch heretofore ; and also, according to the Regent's desire, appoint
conductors at the King's charges to every twenty or thirty, using all
possible diligence.
Corrected draft in Petre's hand, p. 1. Endd. : Mynute to Francis Hall,
xxij° Junii 1544.
22 June. 756. ANGUS to WHARTON.
Add. MS.
32,655, f. 55.
B. M.
Hamilton
Papers,
ii., No. 272.
Asks if Wharton will suffer a servant of his to pass where the King
lies, to his daughter, and to commune with his father, Maxwell, whose son
and friends desire advice in the matters in hand, for the deprivation of the
Governor and displeasure of the Cardinal, to be ended in this Parliament at
Edinburgh, 25 July next. Now, by the Queen's letters and advice of the
Council, the Governor is discharged, by proclamation such as Angus caused
to be made at the Market Cross here on 21 June, by the sheriff of
Niddisdale. Good it were that Maxwell were at the Parliament, for the
many friends he will make, for surely the Governor and Cardinal are
making friends to resist our purpose. Please know my lord Lieutenant's
pleasure whether my friends may be in sureness when I require them in
the "inpartis" of the realm, for at my last being in Stirling those about
Jedburgh, who were with me, have ta'en great harm. Drumfres, 22 June.
Sif/ned.
P. 1. Add. Endd.: 1514.
22 June. 757. [LORD COBHAM.]
Harl. MS.
283, f. 275.
B. M.
"Ye must in all diligence repair hither to th'intent you may take
th'opportunity of the next passage to hasten your journey toward the King's
Majesty0 for such service as whereabout his Highness mindeth t'employ
you. And that in any wise you fail not this to do."
ii. "It may please your Grace t to understand that I have received letters
from the master of the Horses" declaring the King's pleasure that John
Palmer and Robt. Bykerstath view and take up all the stabling in this town
for the companies and bands that now come over with his Highness : and
as I am advertised that divers of the stables are occupied with your Grace's
horses I beg you to take order for their removal. I have had such business
since coming hither that I could not visit your Grace. Offers services.
Desires to know how to address letters which shall come for him from the
King and Council.
Drafts in a clerk's hand, pp. 3.
* At this point the following words arc cancelled and the above ending substituted : —
"Thus fare you well. From Calais the nijth of June 1544. Your loving friend."
tThe Duke of Suffolk?
36 HENRY VIII. 461
1544.
22 June. 758. NORFOLK and Others to HENRY VIII.
R- °- Norfolk remains in camp at Beaalieu and the lord Privy Seal at
St. P., ix. 715. Fynes, within a mile, awaiting the King's orders. Are conveniently placed
to besiege Arde and little out of the way to besiege Bouleyne, and in the
highway towards Mounstreall. Expected, ere this, to have learnt the King's
pleasure. Norfolk has straitly examined the false knave that De la Vigne
sent to the King with the sy[ph]re,° who confesses that the French king
was privy to his sending, as appears by his confession in Latin and English
herewith. He is sent to be kept at Calais. Norfolk learns from Mons. du
Rieulx and from espials that Vandosme is at Abvillc with 10,000 footmen
and 500 men of arms, waiting till we pass the river of Mounstreull, and
devastating the country afore us about Houty, where Du Rieulx holds the
castle and thought to have lain for conveyance of victuals if we should
besiege Mounstreull. Last night about 9 o'clock Mons. de Bures came to
make excuse that he was not sooner ready, saying that it was because he
had so late warning to levy the last 500 and 400. Ho trusts to have all
within a few days, and lies at St. Omcr till we send for him. He said often
that if a camp of 5,000 or 6,000 men were put into Mounstreull it would not
be had without a long siege, and that it was pity to delay going over the
Somme. Think he learnt these terms of Du Kioulx, who used the same
when with Norfolk. He said the Emperor would hasten towards Paris,
where they "began to take down the faubourgs and to fortify one part of
the town and to abandon the rest" ; and all France was in great fear ; also
that the Emperor was at Mese and the Viceroy at Istenay, hoping to win
it ; and that the Emperor would march towards Chalons, which the French
fortify.
All women and unable persons are avoided out of Ard, Mounstreull and
Boleyno, the captains of which profess themselves ready for siege. Camp at
Beaulieu, 22 June. Signed. : T. Norfolk, J. Russell, John Wallop, Franssys
Bryan.
Slightly mutilated, pp. 8. Add. Kndd. : 1544.
R. 0. 2. " Jehan Alberge saith that, in the month of May 1544, coming from
Bourges in Berry to the Court of France, chanced to see there La Vygne,"
who asked if he would carry a letter in cipher to the King of England and
ho should have high reward of the French king. As he was poor and La
Vygne was his old friend, he agreed. La Vygne said he had " a cipher for
the purpose, devised by tho King's Majesty of England," who would
rejoice at the letters and recompense the bearer. Afterwards he was sent
for by the Cardinal of Tournon, by whose and two others' counsel it was
determined that he should carry the letters, which should be written by the
French king in La Vygne's name. And so he tarried certain days for the
letters, they telling him that the King would first consider the articles which
he had received, of La Vygne, out of England. Within seven days he was
called to the Cardinal of Tournon, with whom were Secretary Labespine
and General Bayard, but not La Vigne. Tournon there showed him two
letters, which the said Secretary read to the other two, but so softly " that
he could not hear them ; and was commanded twice or thrice to retire and
not to hearken." Then La Vigne arrived and he was despatched, and one
of the Cardinal's men commanded to bring him to the treasurer to receive
60 cr., the Cardinal and Secretary saying that, if he handled the matter
well, he should have 200 cr. at his return and never lack afterwards, and
advising him to carry little money with him. Then La Vigne caused a
pair of new shoes to be made for him and the said two letters to be sewed
betwixt the soles. The said secretary gave him the King's safe-conduct,
•See No. 573
462 36 HENEY VIII.
1544.
758. NORFOLK and Others to HENRY VIII. — cont.
which, with his cloak, he left at Boulogne with Mons. de Foucquesolles and
Mons. de Vervyn. La Vigne gave him a private letter to Marshal du Bees,
which he delivered to the Marshal at Monstreull ; and the Marshal advised
him to go to Calais by Bouloigne and not by Guysnes, " whereupon he had
there a guide and a horse and departed thence very early in the morning."
He was straitly charged that, if questioned about the, Turks that were in
France, he should say that they were gone to spoil the coasts of
Spain and would return ; " but he saith indeed the French king was
very sorry that the said Turks were departed thence not minding to return."
The Cardinal told him he should have been brought to the speech of the
King, but that there were so many spies of England in the French Court.
At his return he should certainly be brought before the King and receive
favour. The Cardinal charged him to persuade the King of England
against proceeding in the journey towards Paris, alleging that very shortly
Paris would be made inexpugnable, at the cost of the inhabitants ; but the
work was not yet begun lest the people should perceive any fear for a thing
so far from the frontiers, although the bruit was that the Emperor would
come straight towards Paris. He was commanded to observe whether the
King of England would send his army and whether he would address
it to any port in France. Also to note the numbers, dress and appearance
of the men, when they intended to march, what nobleman should conduct
them, and whether the King would come in person. If asked whether the
French king sent him, he was instructed to answer that the letters he
brought declared whence he came. If any said " that La Vigne was a false
man and deceived the King's Majesty," he was to answer that he marvelled
thereat and had "never perceived no such thing in him and could not
believe the same." He was to enquire secretly what preparations were
made for war and not return without some profitable knowledge, and was
instructed (example given) how to ask questions indirectly. He was to say
that the French king would not give battle this year, and that the best way
to grieve him was for the English army to join the Emperor's (for thus, the
Cardinal said, both should shortly lack victuals). La Vigne added to his
instructions that a merchant of Normandy who haunted England had
talked with the French king, and seemed, by his gestures, to speak of the
King of England. That he might be the better believed, La Vigne « ' gave him
the oration that the Cardinal of Belay made at the last sitting at Spyres."0
At Boulogne Vervyn and Foucque[solles] caused a " dromcelad " and another
footman to conduct him by night within sight of Calais ; and there he
delivered his horse to them and went "into myrery plasche therby and
spotted hymself with myre, to seme that he had escaped in hast away on
foote." All he can allege for and against himself is that all was done for
the advantage of the French king.
Pp. 1. Endd. : The sayings of Alberge, De la Vigne his servant, touching
his sending into England; also in anotlier hand: "Rex Idumeus Salamon.
Misericordia et veritas custodiunt Begem et roboratur dementia thronus
ejus."
23 June. 759. RAISING MONEY at ANTWERP.
I*. 0. Obligation of Lord Chancellor Wriothesley, Charles duke of Suffolk,
Sir Ant. Browne, and Sir Eic. and Sir John Gresham to Thomas Caval-
canti, John Girald, Bart. Fortini, Jacobo Marsupini and John Carolo de li
Affaitati and their fellowship, merchants, of Florence, in 5,000 mks. to be
paid 1 Aug. next. Dated 23 June 36 Hen. VIII.
* See No. 167.
36 HENRY VHI. 463
1544.
With condition that whereas the said Barth. and Jacobo, in the names of
the said Gavalcanti and Giraldi and their fellowship, at the request of the
Km" ami his Council, have this day directed their letter of credit to the
said John Carolo and his fellowship of Antwerp to be bound to such
persons as Steph. Vaughan, John Dymoke, and Thos. Lok, the
King's agents there, shall appoint, before 1 Aug. next, in 10,000 cr. of gold
payable within six months, if the said agents take the use of the said
10,000 cr. and the said Lord Chancellor, &c., repay it to the said persons
with all factorage, loss and interest thereon, and thoroughly acquit and dis-
charge the said Cavalcanti, etc., then this obligation shall be void. >'/•/«•••/.•
Thorn's Wriothosley, cancel. : Charlys Soffolk : Antone Browne : . .
[Eichar]dus Gresham. Certified by Edw. Barbour,
notary.
Parchment. Seals lost.
23 June. 760. NICHOLAS BACON and Others.
II. 0. Grant to Nic. Bacon, solicitor of the Augmentations, Win. Breton
and Hen. Asshefyld of property in London. Westm., 28 June. See
GRANTS in JUNE, No. 79.
Copy, large paper written on tlie one side only, pp. 17. Headed as from
Originalia Roll 86 Hen. VIII., rot. 67.
23 June. 761. THE PRIVY COUNCIL to LORD COBHAM.
Harl. MS. Desires him to forward letters enclosed " and especially those to Mr.
28V\?77' Haull> to Sir Tno< Palmer and ms follows, and also that to Uenry Palmer,
for they be matters of importance." Westm., 28 Juno 1544. Signed by
Wriothesley, Suffolk, Paget and Byche.
P. 1. Add. : Deputy of Callays.
762. The BURNING OF JEDBUROH.
B. O. Lord Evre and his son Sir Ralph Evre, wardens of the East and
[Spanish Middle Marches, with 4,000 Englishmen marched, some twelve days ago,
'' to Jedworthe, after Edinburgh one of the principal towns of Scotland,
where has always been a good garrison of Scots, now increased because of
the wars and the destruction of the country round. At the assault was a
severe skirmish in which fell 140 Scots, including several gentlemen. The
town was sacked and burnt, and the abbey also ; and our men returned
towards England with 500 horses laden with spoil.
In their return, they perceived a fire upon the frontiers of England, some
way off, and, suspecting that Scots were come secretly to make a course
and had fired some village, they sent 110 horsemen towards the fire. These
spurred so hard that their horses began to tire, and therefore 80 of them
stopped and set themselves in ambush at a favourable spot while the 80
best mounted went forward and chanced upon the Scots, who were 800
horsemen and 100 footmen, and, having gone to do some enterprise in
England, were afraid and only burnt a little house or two not worth 25
ducats. The 80 English charged; and the Scots, either fearing some
ambush, because so few men assailed them, or for some other cause, took
to flight straight towards the ambush, which issued out upon them, slew
120 and carried prisoners into England about 200 horsemen and 17 foot-
men, most of whom are gentlemen and some of very good houses. In the
flight the Scots, thinking to escape by crossing a river, lost about 100
drowned. In all this not one of our men was slain or wounded, save that
464 36 HENRY VIII.
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762. THE BURNING OF JEDBURGH — cont.
at the assault of the town six were killed and hurt. Now in a great country
round there remains no fort to the Scots, at least none where any good
number could assemble. The victory is rather a miracle than otherwise.
God be praised for all !
Fr. Modern transcript of a MS. (in Wotton's hand) at Vienna, pp. 2.
2. "Other new prosperous adventures of late against the Scots." (The
continuation of No. 533.)
After the Earl of Hertford, lieutenant in the North, had dissolved the
army and repaired to the King, lord Eure, to prove whether the Scots had
yet learnt to tender their own weal by uniting to the King's liege people,
took advice of Sir Ralph Eure his son and other gentlemen, upon 9 June,
at Mylnefeld, and from thence made such haste that by 4 o'clock after
midnight he was within half a mile from Jedworth, and a messenger was
sent to the provost to know if the town would surrender to the King's
allegiance. The provost, to prove himself a Scot, asked respite till noon,
hoping to work some "old cowardly subtlety" ; but the snake under the
flowers easily appeared to those who knew that the townsmen had 7 or 8
pieces of ordnance in the market place, and lord Eure therefore divided his
force in three bands for an assault, — the gunners who had battered certain
places to enter at one side, the kerne at another and himself on a third side.
But the Scots left their pieces unshot and fled out of the town into the
woods thereabout, leaving 160 Scots slain, with the loss of only 6 English-
men. The abbey, the Grey Friars, and divers houses were then burnt and
500 horses laden with spoil besides 7 pieces of ordnance. In the return
the English burnt the tower of Callyncrag, the castle of Sesforth,
Otterburn, Cowboge, Marbottel church and many other like, until they
came to Kyrkyettham, where, 10 miles off, the English villages of Hetton,
Tylmouth and Twysell were seen to be burning. Sir Ealph Eure, with the
captain of Norham and 500 horse, rode in haste towards the fir,e ; and Sir
Ralph with only 200 set upon the Scots who had burnt the villages. These,
seeing the standards, fled in such haste that divers English horses were
tired in the pursuit ; but a great number of Scots were taken and slain,
so that every Englishman had 8 or 9 prisoners, besides those slain, who
numbered over 100.
On 15 June a raid was made by divers Englishmen to a place called
Synlawes, where divers bastel houses were destroyed, 8 Scots taken and 60
oxen; and the Scots, making pursuit, lost 6 men killed and 50 "horse-
men."
On the Tuesday0 following Sir George Bowes, Sir John Witherington,
Henry Eure and Lionel Graye rode to Coldingham and, after an assault of
5 hours, burnt all save the church, which could not conveniently be burnt
because, being fired at one end, the smoke drove in the Englishmen's faces.
In this abbey were slain a monk and three other Scots, and an English
gunner was slain by a piece of ordnance shot out of the steeple.
On 20 June a company from Tyndale and Redesdale ventured upon the
greatest town in Tevidale called Skraysbrugh, a town of the lord Hunt-
hylle's, where, besides great spoil, 88 persons were ta.ken and 8 Scots slain,
but no Englishman was hurt.
" In these victories, who is to be most highest lauded but God, by whose
goodness the Englishmen hath had of a great season notable victories and
matters worthy triumph 3* And, for the continuance of God's favour towards
us, let us pray for the prosperous estate of our noble, good and victorious
Lord Governor and King, etc., for whose sake, doubtless, God hath spread
his blessing over us, in peace to have mirth and in wars to have victory."
* June 17th.
:u; IIKNIIY VIII. 465
l.VI-1.
28 June. 793. NORFOLK and Others to the COUNCIL.
This present hour Norfolk has received the Council's letters of the
20th showing that we shall lay siege to Monstrell, if furnished with
sufficient horsemen of the strangers, or else besiege Ardo, upon considera-
tion of Norfolk's " letter sent of the report of the master gunner of Calyce
concerning the mortars." According to the Council's former letter, Norfolk
yesterday sent the said gunner to the King. The mortars cannot be ready
for eight or ten days ; but Norfolk will to-morrow remove to Alenbone on
the way to Monstrell, 6 miles hence, to seek new pasture. There they will
meet Mons. de Reux and decide whether to go to Monstrell or to Ardo. I,
the lord Privy Seal, will remain here until it is determined by advice of
Mons. de Reux and Bewers what is best to do. Do not "incontinently set
towards Monstrell " because uncertain what strangers horsemen will join
them, and also for lack of wagons and lymoners and horses to draw the
ovens (for the horses sent from England are so evil that it takes 14 or 15
horses to draw one, as Mr. Harleston can show) ; also it is not known what
pasture will be found, and no corn will be ripe enough for horses this
month. After speaking with Mons. de Reux on Wednesday next, they will
act with diligence. Send herewith a letter from the Lady Regent, in
which she denies receipt of a schedule enclosed in Norfolk's letter to her
for more carriages, at the enclosure of which my lord Privy Seal, Mr.
Poynenges and one of Norfolk's secretaries were present. Conjecture that
she seeks to delay their advance till the men out of her country are ready.
Lack 294 wagons for munitions and 120 lymoners for "such things as
Jheronnimus should bring with him " ; for which, and for those promised
by the Lady Regent, they have sent Gower and Broke, with money.
Enclose a bill by Nedeham and Marten showing "that but the one half of
the boats will be carried in a wagon that was thought should have been
sufficient." Desire to know with diligence at what rate the strangers,
both horsemen and footmen, shall be paid ; which neither Gower nor
Chamberlaine can tell. It is better to send too much than too little. Both
the treasurers here shall not have above 16,0002., the month's wages paid ;
and what the Almains shall have for this month and the next the Council
best knows. As Norfolk has before written, it were well that the King
wrote to the Lady Regent that the angel and groat might go as in England ;
for in Flanders the angel goes only for Is. 6»/.(?) and the groat for " less
than it doth with us." From the camp, 28 June. Signed: T. Norffolk :
J. Russell : H. Surrey : Wyllyam Howard : Water Devereux : T. Went-
worth : T. Cheyne : John Wallop : Franssys Bryan : John Haryngton.
Pp. 8. Add. Endd.
23 June. 764. THOMAS LOK to HENRY VIII.
B. O. Wrote on the llth inat. from Andwarpe that he had bought and
shipped 76 " bregandynes " (and now has letters from his father that they
are delivered to the King) and that at Brusselles he had bespoken 100 pair
of "pollderons" to be made by the end of this month and "cheyns" for
500 horses to be ready in five or six days. Will send to Brusselles in two
or three days for as many as are yet ready. Has laden in a good ship that
departs tomorrow 40 pair of "grevis," 65 pair of " maylle slevis" and mail
to cover 62 pair of arming shoes. Has bespoken mail for 100 more pair of
shoes ; and Wm. Damsel! will provide as many " grevis and maylle slevis "
as can be made in time. Has bought of " corsys of silke" 145 Fl. ells (108
yds.) at 2». and 2#. 6d. the ell, and sends it by bearer. There is not so
much more in this town, and the rest is black satin whereas this is crimson.
21715 2 a
466 86 HENRY VIII.
1544.
764. THOMAS LOK to HENRY VIII.— -cont.
Has, since writing last, been at Cullyn and other places about, but finds
nothing ready made and can get no promise to make anything under a
month. Where the King has associated him in a commission with Mr.
Steven Vawghan and John Dymock for provision and receipt of money
here, will do his best. Andwarpe, 23 June 36 Hen. VIII.
Hoi., pp. 2. Add. Sealed. Kndd.
23 June. 765. WOTTON to PAGET.
R- O. These men are afraid lest Landenbergh and his band run over into
France, being so nigh the borders, if the King absolutely refuse to retain
them ; which grieves them the more after their efforts to stop such as would
go thither. Certain ambassadors and others of this Court stick not to say
that the King "doth not much mind this war against France," and their
report is likely to be confirmed when it is known that he has refused men
who are so many and so well in order. Yea ! and if the men go into France
a still stranger opinion may be conceived. Thinks the King should take
means to prevent it. Cannot perceive that the Emperor departs hence these
five or six days. While writing "this other letter" to the King, received
another letter from the Council with the answer given to Mons. de Courrieres.
Metz, 23 June 1544.
HoL, p. 1. Add. Endd.
24 June. 766. FRANCIS HALLE to the COUNCIL.
B. O. Wrote last on the 3rd inst., riding towards the Regent's Court for
500 wagons and 1,100 lymoners. Made such diligence that he was here
the day before the 12th, and advertised Norfolk that they would be here on
the 12th, as the Council ordered. Was sent back to stay their coming
till the 14th. Divided them on the 15th between the fore and rear wards
and gave the masters of ordnance of these wards bills of their division,
wages, &c. Was the longer in advertising this because thoroughly wearied,
and because he supposed that the King and they knew it by Mr. Patchyt,
whom, in coming homeward, he met " at Makelyn to Bruxelles ward," and
by Norfolk. Wrote in last letters that he received of Sir John Wallop, in
angels at 8s. si., 1,000 mks, which, with 1001. in silver, made 2,000 niks.,
"according unto your Lordships' letter to me by the said Maister Walloppe."
Did not speak with Mr. Leghton, the ambassador, who was in extremis, but
spoke with the Queen herself, who used great diligence, as also did her
secretary Burgoyse, or it would have been impossible in four days to bring
to Callais 500 wagons and 1,100 lymoners. At Bruxelles they would have
had wages paid from the day that the wagons and lymoners were warned
and a " chargeable conductor " for every ten wagons. Eight messengers
were sent out for the despatch, as appears by the bill herewith sent, trans,
lated out of the French, together with the Emperor's order kept last year0
(of which he sent a copy to Norfolk before the wagons and lymoners
arrived here), " because that my said lord's grace said unto me at my first
coming that it was my fault that I brought not conductors of the countries
with me ; and yet of the viijth messengers that came with the foresaid
wagons and lymoners, and of other conductors also that came with them, I
do not understand that there is retained for my lord of Norfolk's battle
above one (if he be retained) and not above twain for my lord Privy Seal's
No. 642 (2, 3, 4).
36 HENRY VIII 467
1611
battle." Made no promise but that they might take or refuse the con-
ductors he brought. Fronted at the rate of a crown of the rose for every
horse. The angel in the Emperor's countries is taken at If cr., and
although among the merchants at Andwarppe the crown of the rose is not
current for 2 Carolus gyldyrs, as the ducat is, yet here on the frontier it is
•• passable, with much ado, in some places, after that rate."
upon 1,600 cr. of the rose, by which the King lost never a penny, " whcere
bys Hyghnes lyesyth in every awngcll vj</. st., and contynwally scball lyese
by ensaunsynge (*/V) the goolds and sylver noon soo muche as pryncypally
hys Majestie in alle hys Hyghnes revenywis, custumis, and subsydys dooth,
and generally alle nooble men and genttyllmen. The husbonde men,
merchaunttes and hande crafftte men wyll save theym sylvys well ynow
in utterynge theyre waarys. Th'Einperour bathe dyverse tyms
enhaunsyd hys coyne for paymentte of hys men of warre, butt yit att
thoos sylffe tyms he woold never receyve hys revenyewis butt affttyr the
hooldc raate, nor lykewyse noon oothyr posscssyoner theeyres, thorrow
ought alle hys hoole countreyis." Will, when all is reckoned, have above
1,000 angels left of the said 2,000 mks. Though ho returned homo with
tho wagons and lymonera on tho 14th, the business is not yet finished.
The Queen requires more respite for the sending of wagons and lymoners
for tho battle. Caused the lord Privy Seal to speak for the wagons lacking
in the foreward and rearward to Mons. do Coriere, who answered that the
King " must send a more discreet and circumspect commissioner than he
that was there last," who would bring the wagons and lymoners to Callais
without conductors and refused the conductors offered by the Queen. To
that the writer answered that he was the commissary, that the wagons and
lymoners were brought hither by conductors of the Queen's appointing,
some of whom " did not most honestly their duties," and that they were
paid for their pains. Mons. do Coriere replied " that then it was well."
Told him that these wagons and lymoners were only for the fore and rear
wards, and there must be "another manner of number for the battle."
Mi- answered " that ho knew the time and day when that should be well
enough for the sending hither of those wagons and lymoners. By which
his prescience concerning that point me thought I might take the more
leisure to write these." Callais, 24 June 1544.
/•.>'. — Being that he is blamed on both sides, mast say that, if he had
not spoken quickly against it, the King would have been overcharged with
conductors who would only have sought their own profit. The jurisdictions
of Burborrough and Cassell have sent two captains at their own charges,
and have covenanted with the owners of horses and mares that they shall
be no losers if they die, so that the owners take 5 stivers a day for every
horse, whereas the King pays 7 stivers, the overplus of which is taken to
pay the charges of the two captains and supply the place of horses that
die. If all other jurisdictions did the like no other chargeable conductors
would be needed.
//../., ;v». 6. Ad.l. Hndd.
24 June. 767. The QUEEN OF HUNGARY to CHAPUYS.
R. q. What the Sieur do Corrieres and Chapuys write to the Emperor of
[Spanish the King of England's dissatisfaction with Colonel de Landenberger, and
Calendat» absolute intention of not using him, much troubled her, because Landen-
berger and his footmen had already passed the river Meuze, oppressing the
poor countrymen of Liege, bruiting that they were not paid and did not
intend to march if all their demands were not entirely satisfied ; and they
live so ill they do no less hurt than tin • -live that they do not burn.
468 86 HENEY VIII.
1544.
767. The QUEEN OF HUNGARY to CHAPUYS — cont.
Hearing that one of the King's commissioners0 was arrived here, sent for
him to learn the dispute ; and he told her that Landenberger had in nothing
fulfilled his promise to the King, and (although afterwards offered the same
entertainment as the Emperor gives to his footmen) insisted upon having
all that he asked, which the commissioners would not agree to without a
new charge from the King, and that already Landenberger had received
18,000 cr. The same day came two clerks from Landenberger, on behalf,
respectively, of the footmen and horsemen, complaining greatly of the King's
commissioners, who had not come to the place of muster at the day assigned
and, although the footmen agreed to serve at the same pay as the Emperor
gave, would not give them pay for one month but only some prests of 5,000
or 6,000 cr., with which they could not march, and as for the horsemen
they complained that they had no retainer, as will be seen by the bill which
they exhibited, in German, herewith, translated. Declared that as to
the footmen she heard that the King would neither use them nor their
colonel, but had dismissed them (and the clerk said that they would be
content, provided that they might be paid for the past and for coming more
than 100 leagues to serve the King) and as to the horsemen she will com-
municate with the said Commissioner to learn what promise he may have
made. But she found that the Commissioner had already left for Antwerp,
and, therefore, at once despatched to him to return here (and also sends the
lieutenant of her guard with 30 horse to Diest to safely conduct the other
commissioner, | and the money which remained to him, hither, inasmuch as
she hears that the men of war were threatening him) so as to learn what
money they had delivered, they saying that they have disbursed 18,000 cr.
and the men of war that they have only received 10,000 or 11,000 cr.
Meanwhile the footmen remain living upon (mengans) the poor peasants and
do great hurt, for which they of Liege blame her ; because at her request,
and for the King's service, they gave them passage. Chapuys will be able
to consider what satisfaction they of Liege and her subjects may have,
being pillaged and destroyed by those whom they thought friends, who do
all the exploits of enemies, except burning. Has sent a gentleman to the
footmen to signify their dismissal, but doubts that they will not depart if
they are not fully paid for the time they have been together. The
horsemen would be very ill satisfied if, after being mounted and armed, and
having come 100 or 50 leagues, they were sent back without payment ; for
they could not come so far without spending much of their own. They
would be content with a promise from the commissioners ; otherwise there
would be fear of their recompensing themselves upon English merchants
passing through Germany. Has advertised Chapuys of this with diligence
in order that he may move the King to send instructions to his com-
missioners. Fears that they will be unable to get rid of the foot soldiers
except by paying them for a month or six weeks, having regard to their
return home, and [still] less of the horsemen, who are come at great
expense and say that they have nothing to do with Landenberger, and did
not mount for him but for the King's service, at the Emperor's request.
Hears that they are well ordered.
As to the charge for which the Sieur de Courrieres was in England, the
King's resolution is not to be gainsaid, and it is well that he is satisfied
with the Emperor's message. Since Secretary Paget's departure, a servant
of the ambassador} lately deceased, soliciting passport for three horses
which the said Secretary desired to have, requested also passport for two
* Fane. t Wyndebank. \ Layton.
M IIKNIIY VIII. 469
1544.
mares for the said Secretary, which she refused because the Secretary had
said nothing of them. The same servant has since delivered a bill for 200
mares for the King, as he said, which she found strange and flatly refused,
causing him to be told that she would not let the country be despoiled of
them. If Chapuys hears mention of this be can answer. 24 June 1544.
/•>. Minimi tratucript of the original minute at Vienna, pp. 1. Original
headed: A I'ambassadeur Chapuys, du xxiiij* de Juing 1544.
24 June. 768. VAUOHAN and LOCK to WRIOTHESLEY, SUFFOLK and BROWNE.
It. 0. Wrote lately that they would be despatched here for the pay-
ment of 15,0001. st. (or 60,000 ducats) in four or five days ; but find
such trouble about the receipt, because it cannot be had in crowns or
ducats, which should best servo in France, that they know not what
to do. It is not possible to get any more money here paid in
these coins. Have received already about 14,0001. Fl., "but it is
in crowns, crusados and dalers, keysers gilderns, philippus gilderns,
homers gilderns, Italian crowns and some white money." Desire to know
what moneys to receive, and to whom to deliver it. It will be seven or
eight days ere the rest of this 60,000 ducats is received, which the
merchants appointed "to pay us till your honors have gotten the
merchants in London to credit us here for greater sums." To pass out
with this money the Regent's special licence is required, for which we now
make suit. Andwerp, 24 June.
" Because my lord of Norfolk's grace is in France we know not to whom
to pay this money." Signed: S. Vaughan : Thomas Lok.
In Vaughan » hand, p. 1. Add. /•.'/«/•/..• 1544.
24 June. 769. CHARLES V. to CHAPUYS.
R. O. Was yesterday advertised that Captain Chr. de Landemberg, after
[Spanish having long been with his 1,000 horse and 4,000 Almain foot about Aix,
vn ''"•'" H' most'y upon the Emperor's patrimonial subjects, had moved into the
country of Liege and was oppressing the countrymen. Was on the point
of despatching the Sieur de Holtestain, gentleman of his mouth, to make
them march, when the English ambassador here resident advertised him
that, for the difficulties which Landemberg made upon the men's entertain-
ment, the King was rather inclined not to use him or his men. This
misht cause great inconvenience, especially as the footmen being so near
France would not fail to go serve there, and the French king would buy
them at their own price, as he demonstrated by his practices with those
whom the Emperor levied, against which the Emperor has had to guard. Has
therefore despatched the said Altestain to urge Landemberg to be satisfied
with the entertainment granted by the King of England, and, if they will
not, to practise with them to serve the Emperor, so that they may not pass
to France ; and meanwhile Altestain to advertise the Queen to inform the
King of his business and get him to take them at the least charge that it
shall be possible to arrange with them. Meanwhile Chapuys shall represent
the great inconvenience that might come of his not using them and get him
to provide that his commissioners travail with Landemberg, and them "de
sorte que 1 suyvant ce que nous en avons parle avec sond.
ambassadeur." Chapuys is well able to consider the importance of this.
Metz, 24 June 1511.
Fr. .Mu,{t-,-n transcript of the original minute at Vienna, pp. 2.
470 36 HENRY VIII.
1544.
24 June. 770. WOTTON to HENRY VIII.
K- O. On the 22nd, received the Council's letters of the 12th, and on the
bt. P., ix. 718. morrow declared its effect to Granvelle. He said it was " marvellous ill
tidings, and of great importance and of hard digestion," for, already,
. . Landenbergh's men had destroyed the country about Aken and also the
Emperor's own country and were gone into Luyke to do the same, and the
Emperor meant to send a gentleman* to warn him to go straight to Henry's
service as he promised. Now that Henry's commissaries were revoked,
Landenbergh would go straight to the French king's service. It was the
worst news he had heard this year. Describes further conversation, in
which Granvelle, who seemed much moved, said that Landenbergh's men
were sure of entertainment in France and might go thither in 24 hours,
that Henry's men at Landrecy first spoke to Landenbergh to offer service
and the Emperor granted him only an ordinary letter of commendation ; the
Emperor had this year spent 100,000 fl. to stop lantzknechtes from passing
into France. Mous. de Lire, who was called in, was sure that Landen-
bergh would pass into France ; and thought that Henry should entertain
him with fair words and afterwards punish him "like as his brother was
put to death in France." And Granvelle said that, to save time, he would
himself report the matter to the Emperor ; and prayed Wotton to despatch
in all haste to Henry to help to stay these men, especially the footmen.
Granvelle seemed more troubled than he durst utter.
Had begun to write this when he was sent for to the Emperor, who did
not show himself so chafed as Granvelle was, and said that Landenbergh
had acted lewdly (as he had before misused himself to the Emperor
but was forgiven), howbeit, if Henry should now lack such a number the
common enterprise would be hindered. Details conversation, in which
the Emperor trusted that Henry would regard the importance of their
common affairs more than the lewdness of such as Landenbergh ; he
himself was forced to give his men more than he meant to give although
they were his own subjects, and he trusted that, for this time, Henry
would be content to use Landenbergh's services, and afterwards he (the
Emperor) would punish him for this and other faults.
The whole army departed this day from Commercy towards Lygny,
where the the Frenchmen have burnt the town and mean to defend the
castle. Beside Marville were encamped 3,000 Frenchmen, but the Prince
of Orange has made them levy their camp. Count Pyklyn was condemned
to death and a multitude of people were waiting to see his execution, when,
being "well apparentid," his pardon was obtained. Metz, 24 June 1544.
Pp. 6. Add. Endd.
25 June. 771. JAMES HADDON to JOHN JOHNSON.
B. O. Thanks him and his bedfellow for gentle entertainment. I send
you a fardell of stuff from my cousin Lawrence, which shall tarry here no
longer "than the putting upon the horse back." Its delay is not my
cousin's fault, as you will see by his letter herewith, which please return
by bearer. "News here is none but that it is supposed our Papist! is like
tomorrow for to recant ;" but that is yet doubtful. Mr. Barker, who is
one of our proctors this year, has him heartily commended to you, being
' .The lord of Altenstein. See No 709. f Who this was does not appear.
86 HENRY VIII 471
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desirous of your acquaintance. At Cambridge, in Own well liawle, 25 June
almost at 2 p.m., " for sooner your fardell came not unto me nor into
Camltno
IlnL, j>. 1. //</«/.. " To his assured friend and very loving cousin, Mr.
John Johnson, dwelling at Glapthornc, be these dd. with most speed."
25 June. 772. WILLIAM GONSON.
K-0. A file of bills for payment of moneys to Win. Gonson, of London,
grocer (reasons in a few cases given), viz. : —
1. By Thos. Morrys, of London, grocer, for 8,000 marivedez of Spain
(to be paid at Calz in Andolozia to John Swcttyng), 0 July 1510.
2. Win. Cawarden, fishmonger, for 51. 5 Aug. 17 Hen. V 1 1 1 .
3. Thos. Walle, sal tor, 25/. 6x. 3d. 27 March 27 Hen. VIII.
I. Laur. Wood, ironmonger, (it. 8d. 8 Dec. 20 Hen. VIII.
Thos. Wolverd, girdler, 8J. 20 Jan. 88 Hen. VIII.
(i. Hie. Htinxle, master of the Jamys of ('ally**?, 40*. 15 Dec. 1625.
7. Win. Ulunke, haberdasher, and Kobt. Glace, mariner, 8/. 1H*. 8d.
for "fort- luissys, cyght chamerH and fore forlokes weyng fore houderythe
d \\iiij" u 80 March 82 Hen. VIII.
b. Tristram lii.ssat alias Balthasar, surgeon, 51. 2s. G</. 25 June
:;c, IK-n. Vlll.
0. Win. Cawarden, fishmonger, 51. 5 Aug. 17 Hen VIII.
10. Kobt. Mott, master and owner of the Mar<i<t Honarenter, 8/. 10*. 8</.
5 Nov. 1527.
II. Mich. Wynstun, of Porsmowth, 48s. 14 Nov. 19 Hen. VIII.
12. Robt. Norton, of Romsay, Hants, 85*. 27 April 1526.
13. Laur. Wood, ironmonger, 6*. 8d. 8 Dec. 20 Hen. VIII.
11. The same, 6*. 8</. 8 Doc. 20 Hen. VIII.
15. The same, Gs. 8d. 8 Dec. 20 Hen. VIII.
16. John Thomas, 58*. 4rf. 25 Aug. 17 Hen. VIII.
17. Laur. Wood, 6s. 8d. 8 Doc. 20 Hen. VIII.
18. Ric. Fostar, 81. 5 April 24 Hen. VIII.
Eighteen small papers, each signal, and many of them sealed.
25 June. 773. SIR THOMAS PALMER and Others to the COUNCIL.
II. O. Yesterday, received the enclosed letter from Lightmaker, showing that
he had 386 horsemen ryady 60 leagues hence. It seems far, seeing that the
King's army is already on this side the sea ; but, in pursuance of the
Council's letters by Hams, this bearer, they returned Lightmaker's post with
answer to hasten hither, and wrote to Mr. Stephen Vanghan at Andwarpe
to deliver him l,500cr.,to bring his men from Utrecht nearer these frontiers.
Have appointed Thomas Chamberlein to depart tomorrow for Andwarpe
to take Lightmaker's musters. Tomorrow Mons. de Bueron has appointed
to give us tin- musters of the 2,000 footmen, after which, and the furnishing
of the soldiers with their month's wages begun yesterday, Chamberlain
will depart, and the rest remain to hasten De Buereu forward and take order
for the musters of the 600 horsemen that he says arc coming. Will be gentle
with him, as the Council direct ; and will also be circumspect in overcharg-
ing the King. De Bueren says that the said 600 horsemen are between
this and Grave. The other 400 will be here tomorrow. The first month's
wages of the footmen ended on the 22nd inst. ; and De Bneren desires them
to have a prest to cause them to tarry, and that the month's wages may be
sent as soon as may be. He estimates that 24,000 il. a month will be need-
ful for the 2,000 footmen and 600 horsemen, which is about 3.000/. st.,
472 36 HENRY VIII.
. • ~~ —
1544.
773. SIR THOMAS PALMER and Others to the COUNCIL — cont.
" counting none entertainment for himself nor for his lieutenant." St.
Omer, 23 June, 1544. Siyned: Thomas Palmer, Edward Vaughan, T.
Chamberlein.
P.S. — Have this day, 24th inst., received musters of 5 ensigns of footmen
levied by De Bueren at the King's sould ; and stayed the bearer to report it.
In these 5 ensigns are 1,842 persons receiving 2, 666J pays, "besides the
hault officers." The men are " not much to bemisliked," but in pays De
Bueren has exceeded his covenant with the King and the Emperor's
instructions ; which he excused by showing his account with the Eegent
for his 5 ensigns at the Emperor's sould, which are more charged and not
so good. And De Bueren says that if the King is not satisfied he will "pay
this month's wages out of his own purse, and for next month seek such as
will serve for less, which (he saith) he knoweth the King's Majesty will not
be served with, although his Highness might have them for nought." This
month's sould of the footmen, with the hault officers, of whom the King
pays half, is 13,640 fl. 6 stivers, at 20 stivers the florin.
Were ready to despatch this at 3 p.m. when a messenger from Callais
arrived with the Council's letters of the 22nd showing that, if Lightmaker's
band is not already at Ayre, an express messenger is to be sent to declare
to him that the King cannot now accept them. Pondering this, with their
former answer to Lightmaker and the Council's advice of the 20th that the
King then meant to be served of Lightmaker and De Bueren, have thought
good (to save charge and avoid the clamor of Lightmaker's people who have
already come 65 or 70 leagues from home) to send Chamberlein to And-
warpe, to see what word Lightmaker has left there and proceed according
to this last advice. De Bueren went this morning with the Great Master
to my lord of Norfolk, "called by his Grace's letter yesternight late," and
returns tonight. We shall proceed with him as advised, " although we are
so ' fulcome ' of Mons. de Bueren his nature and disposition that we fear
he will be somewhat stirred thereat ; which we shall so gently mitigate as
near as we may that we trust the King's Majesty's ' aspectation ' shall take
effect." Saint Omer, 25 June 1544. Signed as before.
In Chamberlein' s hand, pp. 9. Endd.
25 June. 774. VAUGHAN to the COUNCIL.
R. 0. Lightmaker, being arrived here four days past and by me sent to
Turney to the King's commissaries, yesterday returned, saying that he had
been at Turney and other towns, but could not find the commissaries, and
had sent letters after them signifying his readiness. His post returned
yesternight with a letter to me that they had answer from the King to
accept Lightmaker, and I should therefore deliver him 1,600 cr. to entertain
his men till their coming to take the musters, also that I should cause him
to leave in writing " where he will appoint the place of his musters." Sent
for Lightmaker and took his receipt for the money and promise to bring his
horsemen to muster at Turney within twelve days after the date of this, and
paid him the 1,500 gold crowns with which he "departed towards Ughtreght
with great diligence." Andwerp, 25 June, in the morning.
Hoi., pp. 2. Add. : " resident in the Court." Endd. : 1544.
25 June. 775. VAUGHAN to PAGET.
K. O. Bearer, Francis, the King's post, who was on the 19th sent hence
to seek Mr. Fane and Mr. Wynybanke beside Bruxelles (because it
was reported that Landenberghe was gone from Aeon through the land
86 HENRY VII I. 478
1544
of Luke) after long wandering arrived here on Midsummer Day in the
morning and found Mr. Fa no arrived not one hour before. Begs Paget to
consider Francis's pains and "charge with horseflesh " herein, lias bought
and shipped for Pagot four pieces of linen cloth. Andwerp, 25 June, in the
morning.
I'.S. — Longs for answer to letters lately sent to the lord Chancellor.
//»/., /i.l. Add. Kndd.: loll.
25 June. 776. R. FANE to the COUNCIL.
11. 0. As lately signified by Hammys, " we " caused Landenberghe to set
all his horsemen and footmen in battle and march towards Lyege. Refused
to accompany them, because we had the King's money with us and, if
revoked, could not without peril of it leave them, answering that it was ex-
pedient for us to keep the highway by which the Countye Oversteyn would
return out of England. They were satisfied, and we returned to Aeon.
At Aeon, because the footmen complained of lack of money to defray their
charges and the poor men of the country came complaining that they were
undone by the said footmen, and many burgesses of Aeon made like complaint,
we determined, without allowing Landenberghe's claim to have the footmen
to enter wages from 26 May, to pay the footmen 1 stiver a day for twelve
days, half to be at the King's charge and the other half counted as upon
their wages, which should begin on 1 June. Also, for the King's honor, we
declared to the magistrates of Aeon, who " feasted us with a costly dinner,"
that, although the King had mode no pact to defray the men's charges,
we would give 1,263 gold crowns 6 stivers (that is 1 stiver a day for each
of the 4,000 footmen for 12 days), which the magistrates received thank-
fully, and promised therewith to content all poor men, both in the villages
and in the town.
And so we departed to Mastreght, the 19th inst., where Nycolas, the
King's post, brought us two letters from you, to the same effect, viz., that
if we had not- agreed for the footmen we should discharge them and practise
to retain the horsemen. Had just read the letters when Landenberghe
came to us, and we asked why he marched not forward. He answered that
his company would not march until paid as mustered. Told him we took
musters to pay them according to Mons. de Lyere'-s book, the rate given by
the Emperor, and we would not have paid him so much already unless he
had promised to march. He answered that he would not stand to De
Lyere's book, who was not his friend, and he was sure the Emperor paid
greater soldo ; at De Lyre's rate, it hod cost him 100,000 tl. After we had
told him twice or thrice that we hod no commission to agree for more,
he said, "I see none other way but that wo must depart;" and he
was going away when we called him bock and said that, although not agreed
with the footmen, we were agreed with the horsemen ; and provoked
him to march forward with the horsemen as his captains were
alone to blame. He replied that the one would not go without the other,
for many of the horsemen had brethren, kinsmen and friends among the
footmen, that his captains were no more to blame than himself, and finally
that there were more masters to serve. And so he departed, we telling him
that we would tarry a day or twain in Mastreght to see if any other letters
came from the King. Next day he sent a kinsman, with a letter of
credence, to ask for a resolute answer whether we had any larger
commission or would "pay the footmen one pay throughout, and to every
double pay half a pay" (50 pays in every ensign above the Emperor's rate).
Replied that we could say no more than before, and, as the footmen had
not kept their day to be at Arey, we would be discharged of them ; but the
horsemen, seeing that they had received oath, would be accepted if he
474 86 HENRY VIII.
1544.
776. R- FANE to the COUNCIL — cont.
brought them. The same night the bp. of Luke sent the burgomaster of
Liege and a gentleman of his house, with a letter of credence, to say that
a company of footmen were arrived in the villages about Liege, where they
wasted poor men's things, and to ask what order we would take to pay the
poor men. We answered that all money owing by the King had been paid
to the coronell, whose name was Landenberghe ; and, as Landenberghe had
told the Bishop that he had received no money towards the leading of his
men so far, we showed the bills of Landenberghe and his captains acknow-
ledging the receipt of sundry great sums of money, and also showed
Landenberghe's bargain with the King and told of his refusal to stand
either to that bargain or to the Emperor's commandment to serve for like
solde as the Emperor paid, which writing we also showed.
As Landenberghe had thus begun to make untrue report to the Bishop
of Liege we thought that he would spread the like elsewhere, and so we
went straight to the magistrates of Mastryghe and declared the truth of
the King's bargain and the Emperor's commandment, and Landenberghe's
subsequent dealing and untrue report to the Bishop. Then, intending to
obey your letters by Nycolas, wo prayed the magistrates that, inasmuch as
we doubted that Landenberghe would lie in wait for us, we might have the
gate open very early in the morning and shut two hours after our departure,
and that they would give us 15 or 16 persons to conduct us to Dyste. This
they did, and so we came safely to Dyste on the 21st inst. ; where we agreed
that I, Ralph Fane, should repair to Brussels and show the Regent or her
Council how we had proceeded, and Landenberghe's refusal of Mons. de
Lyere's rate. And so, leaving Wynebanck at Dyst, I came to Brussels, and,-
taking with me a secretary of the late ambassador,0 deceased, as interpreter,
went to Seigneur Score. Began by explaining that, because not sufficiently
languaged, he brought the interpreter. "Why," asked Score, "how shall
then the Queen's Majesty understand you T I replied that I came not to
talk with them by commission, but to declare proceedings between me and
my fellow and Landenberghe. "Well/' said he, half chafed, "then hath
the Queen commission to you." And, knowing what I was, he said quickly
" Why have ye not yet despatched forwards your company? Shall they
lie there stilt and eat up all the country?" I answered that they were not
brought by me, but sent thither by the Emperor to serve the King at such
solde as other Almains serve the Emperor for, and I and other commissaries
were sent to take their musters and pay them, above the rate of Landen-
berghe's bargain, at the Emperor's solde, which the Emperor had prayed
the King not to exceed ; and now I came to show that, after we had attended
almost a month at Aeon to pay them after the rate of Mons. de Lyer's book,
Landonberghe has refused to serve (and that notwithstanding the Emperor's
command to him at Spyre and his own written promise to the King)
and that we have fulfilled our charge. "Well," said Score, "why
then pay ye them not?" I answered that we had paid them almost
as much as by De Lyer's book they ought to have, and were always
ready to pay the rest (and showed their receipts) ; but now they would
go no further unless paid ]50 pays in each ensign more than the Emperor
gives. This brought Score " into another heat," who, after a pause, .j-sked
if, in case the Queen moved them to serve, they would be received. The
footmen, said I, we are commanded to discharge and will not eftsoons
receive, but the horsemen we will receive. Score asked how then the King
would keep his promise to the Emperor. Told him that, as Landenberghe
was received at the Emperor's appointment, to be paid as the Emperor
* Lay ton
86 HENRY VIII 475
1644.
desired, tho King was not in fault ; and that my commission wan to dis-
charge them because they had broken their day with the King, whose army
was already entered into France, and if they were to follow and be distressed
in the way it would be to the King's dishonor. Here Score was sent for by
the Queen, who sent word that the Emperor's gentleman now returned out
of England reported that the King " would in nowise be served of the said
footmen."
I departed and came to mine inn, where there waited for mo two of
Landenberghe's horsemen, while throe more were " set to wait me in
another place of the town." When they saw me in my wagon they gat to
horseback "minding (as I think) to have distressed me in the way"; but
I alighted and went to show Score what wait was laid for me, receiving by
the way a letter from Wynebancke signifying that, shortly after ho arrived
at Dyste, about 40 of Landenberghe's horsemen came to his inn, enquiring
" for an Englishman with a white beard," and the host, perceiving them
" to be all chafed," conveyed Wynebancke out of his house. I took the
party that brought tho letter with me, and told Score how strange it was
that 40 or 50 horse should be suffered by tho rulers of a town of the
K m |>< ror's like Diest to stay a servant of the King, and that the officers
should k'ivo him an oath not to depart " till he knew further." Score, as
one half abashed, said he would write to have tho said horses arrested, or
any other who mode like search, and to give Wynebanck conduct to
Andwerpe. And so I departed in the night to Andwerp, where I await
further instructions, and to hear from those whom I made instruments to
obtain the services of Landenberghe's horsemen.
Spares to write particular answer to their letter by Francis the post, who
after long socking in the land of Luke arrived here an hour after him. If
the footmen break up, as he doubts they will not, the King will have as
many of their drums as desired. Andwerpe, 25 June. Siynsd.
/>. 19. Adtl. Kndd.: 1544.
26 June. 777. SALE of CROWN PROPERTY.
Commission to sign bills. See GRANTS in JUNE, No. 87.
26 June. 778. The TREATY WITH LENNOX.
Commission. See GRANTS in JUNK, No. 86.
Add. MS. 2. Later abbreviated copy of the above commission.
:£lf>5- Lat.,n,.2.
26 June. 779. The TREATY WITH LENNOX.
R. O. Indenture mode 26 June 1544, 86 Hen. VIII., between Matthew
Rymer, xv. 29. g^i of Levenax on the one part and Lord Chancellor Wriothesley,
President Suffolk and Secretary Paget, the King's commissioners, on the
other, witnessing that for tho weal and quiet of Scotland and preservation
of Levenax and his friends from the malice of tho Cardinal and the Earl of
Arane, tending to their ruin and the extreme dissolution of Scotland, the
said earl covenants: -(1.) To observe the covenant concluded by Win.
earl of Glencarne, Robt. bp. elect of Caithenes, Thos. Bishop and Hugh
Cunygahame, by indenture dated at Carlisle 17 May 86 Hen. VIII. (2.)
To serve the King, as his subject, against all who impugn his right,- title
and authority in Scotland or offend him in any dominions in his possession,
or to which he has any title. (3.) To surrender the castle and territory of
476 86 HENEY VIII.
1544.
779. The TREATY WITH LENNOX — cont.
Dumbritayn in Scotland into the King's hands. (4.) To surrender the
whole isle of Bute to the King, and help to win the castle of Rosse in the
said island and deliver it to the King. (6.) When the King, having the
direction of that realm, shall have deputed him governor thereof he shall
call no parliament nor do anything of moment without the King's consent.
(6.) To renounce all pacts contrary hereto with any of his own countrymen
or others, and serve the King against all princes and potentates, without
exception. (7.) To foresee that the King's pronepte be not conveyed out
of Scotland, and to travail to get her into his own keeping and deliver her
to the King.
And where the Earl's suit for the marriage of the King's niepte, Lady
Margaret Douglasse, is granted by the King, upon hope that the said
marriage shall be an indissoluble knot between their posterities, the Earl
binds himself to endow her of and in, 1, the lands of Glenfruine,
Bailor* and Auchinturleis within the earldom of Levenax and sheriffdom of
Dumbartone, 2, the lands and baronies of Crukisfe, Ynchechinane, Craig
of Neilstoun and Tarbowten within the lordships of Darnelie and sheriffdom
of Renfrelles, and 8, the lands of Erere within the sheriffdom of Pertht, all
which lands the Earl promises to be clearly worth yearly 500 mks. st.
The King is pleased : — (1.) To confirm the promise made by Wharton
and Bowes, his commissioners, by indenture dated at Carlisle 17 May 36
Henry VIII. (2.) To grant the said Earl the marriage of Lady Margaret
Douglas and, in recompense of the loss he will sustain in France by this
submission, and of Dunbreton and Bute, to give the Earl and her, in tail,
lands to the clear yearly value of 6,800 mks. Scots, which amounts to 1,700
mks. st. (8.) To aid the Earl for two or three months with 500 men besides
the men whom the King will send to receive Dunbritayn castle ; the
time not now being propice for sending a notable army as the King's
army is in France. (4.) When the King shall obtain the direction and
rule of Scotland, the Earl shall be governor under him with a council
named by the King, the Earl being bound never to call parliament
or do anything of moment without the King's consent. (5.) When
governor, Levenax shall have such of the revenues as may be spared, the
entertainment of the King's pronept and the ordinary charges of the realm
reserved. (6.) George Striveling of Glorot, now captain of Dunberton,
having now to leave his said office, shall have a pension of 100 mks. until
advanced to lands of like yearly value.
In witness whereof, &c. Signed and sealed by Levenax.
Parchment. Slightly mutilated. Seal fairly preserved.
K- O 2. Copy of the preceding.
Pp. 4. With marginal notes in Burghley's hand.
Calig. B. vn. 3. Another copy.
B8°°M. p»- 8-
B. 0. 4. Two modern copies.
Pp. 4, and pp. 5 respectively. Each headed : A treaty between King
Henry the Eight and Mathew erle of Lenoxe.
Add. 4,149. 6. Another modern copy.
££ pr- 8-
B« 0« 6. " Articles for the partie of th'erle of Linoux."
First, the said Earl shall cause the Word of God to be taught and
preached in his country, as the only source of truth and means of judging
36 HENRY VIII.
477
H. 0.
Add. MS.
82,655. f. 56.
B. M.
Ib. f. 66.
Ib. f. 77.
Ib. f. 67.
Ib. f. 68.
who proceeds justly with him and who abuse him " for their own private
glory, lucre and purpose." Item, he shall surrender to the King all title he
pretends to the Crown of Scotland, and acknowledge the King as his
supreme sovereign and governor of Scotland, and, with all his force, serve
against all princes and potentates that shall impugn the King's title in
Scotland or offend him " in any his realms and dominions."
/'/(»// furrt'i-teil \>y /V/.f^ /'/<. I.
7. Kiulit-r draft, also corrected by Paget, of the second item of § 6,
with the same heading.
/'/'• -J.
8. Draft of the treaty with Lennox noted in Hamilton Papers II, No. 273.
Mnrh cm-ri-fti-il l>y I'ftr,-, II/L 19.
9. Earlier draft of the commencement and first article of the above (§ 8).
In I 'awt's hand, p. 1.
10. Fair copy of the commencement and first article.
Pp. 4.
11. Form of the 1st article.
/'. 1.
12. Articles for the part of Lennox with mem. at commencement for an
article that this shall not prejudice the former contract.
/'/». 16. With corrections by Payet and I'etre.
26 [June]. 780. THE KINO'S TABLE.
Rutland
Papers
(Hist. .MS.
Com.) i. 30.
'"An ordinance for the King's Majesty, my lord Prince's Grace,
the ladic[s Mary and] Elizabeth, with divers other lords and la[dies] . . .
Thursday, the xxvj day [of Juno xx] xv° Regis Henrici viijvl with the Duke
of ... [and the Earl] of Lynes before his going to Bullen.' List of
dishes for five courses and ' the voyde.'
" ' Supper at Hyde Park the same day.' List of dishes for five courses.
"'An ordinance for the King's Maj[esty] with his ij daughters, Sunday
the xvij1 ' d [aie] of September, anno regni Regis Henrici viijvl xxxiij.' "
Pp.2.
Note by the Editor that the dates are wrong and should probably be
26 June 1644 and 17 Sept. 1542.
26 June. 781. THE PRIVY COUNCIL to NORFOLK and RUSSELL.
Harl. MS.
6,989, f. 123.
B. M.
The King is informed that the bakers retained to serve in the
voward and rearward remained unpaid by the treasurers of the wards.
Doubtless you remember that order was taken here for all bakers and
brewers to be accounted parcel of the wards to which they were appointed,
and also that money received for victuals (they having no special treasurer)
should be delivered to the special treasurer of the ward. As the King will
have the same order taken in the battle, you shall see the said bakers and
brewers paid. By your letters of the 23rd it appears that you lack 294
wagons for munitions and 120 lymoners. We have heretofore signified
that, being so near Flanders, you should send thither for them. It appears
that this lack has been a great hindrance to you, but it would be a much
greater prejudice if there should be any lack at the coming over of the army.
We now write to Francis Hall, the King's agent in Flanders, to provide
1,000 wagons and 1,100 lymoners for the battle, to be at Calais or its
marches the 6th of next month ; and we think you should speak with Mons.
de Buren or any other that repairs out of those parts to solicit their despatch.
478 36 HENRY VIII.
1544.
781. THE PRIVY COUNCIL to NORFOLK and RUSSELL — cont.
We marvel at your writing that you know not the rate of pay for the
strangers, and that Chaniberlayn can show you nothing therein, who wrote
that he had received from the ambassador with the Emperor a book
subscribed by Mons. de Lyre of the rates of wages given by the Emperor to
the Almains, the original, as he wrote on the 15th, being sent to Vane and
Wynybank, and the copy retained by him. Either he abused us in so
writing or forgot himself in making relation to your lordships, as you shall
tell him. As to the want of carriages for the boats and bridges, if you lack
any necessaries for their conveyance you shall supply yourselves as seems
convenient. We send herewith 200 books "of th'ordonnances for the
warre " to be distributed among the captains. From Hide Park beside
Westminster, 26 June, 1544, at 7 p.m. Sif/ned by Canterbury, Wriothesley,
Suffolk, Hertford, Winchester, Westminster, St. John, Gage, Browne,
Wyngfeld and Petre.
Pp. 2. Add. Endd. : Alkynes, 28 Junii, 1544.
26 June. 782. CHAPUYS to the QUEEN OF HUNGARY.
R. 0. Had already prepared transport for Octavian Bos, but, upon the
tsPanisn arrival of Jehan Synnich with her letters of the 12th inst., consigned the
to him securely fettered (enserre).
Fr. Modern transcript of the original at Vienna, p. 1. Headed: 1544,
Juin 26.
26 June. 783. GRIFFITH APPENRYTH and JOHN BROKE to the COUNCIL.
R.O. Received theirs of the 18th on the 20th, and answered it on the 21st,
to the effect (here repeated for security and because we were commanded to
write often) that, the 60 hoys sent to London and the 50 sent to Ipswich
being here arrived, "I" ° resorted to my lord of Norfolk for instructions,
who willed that all should be sent into the Downs until the King's further
pleasure. The lord Privy Seal, on arriving, commanded that 50 hoys at
least should go to London, and thereupon, on the 17th, 18th and 19th, inst.,
" we " charged 65 to go to London. Upon receipt of your Lordships' letters
we charged 40 to repair to Ipswich, which were detained in this haven by
a North wind until Wednesday, the 25th.
That the hoys and " playtes," after unlading, may lose no time in
sailing again, we must be among them every tide to force them forward.
To help us we have taken "him that was with Broke in Flanders, which
is a mariner well languaged and acquainted among them," trusting that you
will allow him \Qd. or 12rf. a day. On the last of this month the King
shall owe 5'J hoys one month's wages, besides the month's wages they have
received, on 9 July he shall likewise owe to 139 one month's wages and on
16 July to 100 one month's wages, besides the month's wages they have
received. We beg that we may have the money in time and in crowns of
the sun or rose, or whole groats. Ask whether to dismiss any of the hoys
and playtes. Griffith Appenrith, who is joined with me for payment of the
said hoys, stands in doubt now in August to be elected mayor of this town.
For the sake of the King's service, both he and I beg your Lordships to
write requiring the Deputy and Council, and commanding the Mayor and
burgesses, not to elect him this year. Calais, 26 June. Signed. : Gryffyth
Appenryth : John Broke.
Pp. 2. Add. Endd. : 1544.
* This, us appears further down, is John Broke, though GriffithA ppenryth signs
above him.
HHNRY VIII. 479
1044,
•215 June. 784. KUSHKLL to the COUN< n..
R- °- Has received tin ir 1< tt. is of tbe 21st, with a sch« .Ink- enclosed,
answering that there was no such lack as he wrote of. To prove what he
\vr >-es an answer signed by the "masters of the ordnance of this
field " ; which thu surveyor of Ctll.'i-, ;ui<l ihi- M.ist.-r (iunin-r, who nr.
irt, can confirm, for they were at the receipt of all that came to Calleis.
\Vrut<- yesterday what they intended to do. Camp at Fyence, 26 June.
/'. 1. Add. l-:,idd.: 15 14.
R. O. 2. " Defaults of the proportion of my lord Privy Seal's ward assigned
from the Tower," viz. falcons 2, shot " to the same " 720, sacre shot 720,
inorrispikes 1,0 ).), "all kind of miner's tools," horse shoos 3,000, horseshoe
nails 222,0 X), panels for cart saddles 95, traces in pairs 150. Siyn?d by Sir
Arthur Ihircy and Jlfiiry Johnxon.
ii. We also must have, with speed, demi-hakes with their equipage 700,
morrispikes 3,000, staves for demi-lances 500, lead for shot 3 fodder.
1'. 1. Kndd.: "The defaults of the proportion of the Rearward assigned
from the Tower. With the answer of the master of th'ordnance to the
same."
3. Answer to the preceding, item by item, showing that in most cases
tbo full number was sent; in others, that no more can be spared ; and, in tbo
case of horse-shoe nails, that the writer cannot as yet provide enough for
"the King's battle," and miners' tools are in the store house at Calais.
In Sir TkomM Si-ymonr's hand, pp. 2. Headed: " The answer to the lack
of the proportion of the Rearward."
R- O. 4. Reply to § 3, denying some statements, explaining others, and
generally defending the demands made in j 2. There are no miners' tools
at Calais, the traces brought by the "lymmyncers" will not carry the least
sacur in tbo field, and when they break there is nothing to repair them.
1! .-.;• "»<K) labourers J.hat have no kind of weapon. Siynal: Arthur
Darcy: Rychard Caundysshe.
/'/'• 2. llfidi-d : The answer to the Master of the Ordnance, <fcc.
2fi June. 785. J. LOUD RUSSELL to LOUD ('. >r.n AM.
v Reminds him that the sluices towards Scinct Homers may be left
•jsa, f. •Jon. open when required for conveyance of the King's victuals. Begs him to
favour an old acquaintance of Russell's, Ralph Wryne, to be appointed a
victualler of Calleice ; and to know bis goodness therein by bearer. Camp
at Fynes, 2(J June. >>'/»//*«•//.
I'.S. — My lord of Norfolk is removed to Arabon and I will tomorrow to
'kos, so that on Saturday next " Mons. de Buers with others and we all
shall meet together."
/ '. 1 . Add. : deputy of Calleice.
2(5 June. 786. NORFOLK and Others to the COUNCIL.
it. O. Messrs, de Bowers and Reux are now here and will tonight return to
St. Omer's. As this letter requires haste, and I, the lord Privy Seal, must
this night return to the camp, we forbear to write our discourses with them,
the effect whereof was, as I, the duke of Norfolk, wrote on Saturday was
seven-night, not to meddle with Arde or Boleyn. We have concluded to
lay siege to Monstrell ; which they cannot assure us of winning, but are not
in despair thereof. They say that neither Arde nor Boleyn will be won
under two months ; and advise that the King " should shortly sTend some]
480 86 HENRY VIII.
1544.
786. NORFOLK and Others to the COUNCIL — cont.
good nombre to [lye] at Guysnes." They say that the Dolphyn shall come
against us with 800 men of arms, 800 light horses, 10,000 French footmen
and 3,000 Almains, if they can get them ; also that the duke of Orleaunce
shall go against the Emperor with 22,000 or 24,000 Swysers, 1,500 men of
arms and 700 or 800 light horses ; but that neither will give battle if good
order be kept. Please show the King that I the lord Privy Seal must
take 200 pioneers, leaving, in both bands, but 500, which is "too few to lay
siege to such a town." From the camp of Alyngbon, 26 June. Signed:
T. Norffolk : J. Kussell : T. Cheyne : H. Surrey : Water Devereux : John
Wallop: Franssys Br[yan] : T. Ponynges : John [Haryngton].
P.S. — Mons. de Bewers Bays he has 4,400 horsemen ready, and near
4,000 footmen, and trusts to have the rest ready shortly.
Pp. 2. Add. Endd.: 1544.
26 June. 787. SIR THOMAS PALMER and EDWARD VAUGHAN to the COUNCIL.
R. 0. Yesterday, towards night, we received your Lordship's advice of the
22nd inst., and immediately despatched Hams with advice of our proceedings
with Mons. du Bureyn and Luthmaker and our conclusion to send Thomas
Chamberleyn towards And warp, who is gone to conclude with Luthmaker.
Du Bureyn, who was at the camp with Norfolk, returned yesternight late ;
and this morning we told him of the King's pleasure to be despatched of all
horsemen not yet arrived. He answered that it could not but greatly grieve
him that his things took no better effect, but he was always ready to serve
as the King should command ; and that the King should be so charged, as
in this case, for no service grieved him more than his own loss of credit
"among those sort of people," who have come so far and been at charge to
furnish themselves upon his promise, for he thinks that 25,000 cr. will
scant satisfy the 600 horse, whose captain is already at Turney (and he
showed a letter from the captain received this morning). Du Bureyn sent
incontinent to the captain to stay his men and come himself hither, with
whom he (De Bureyn) will travail to fulfil the King's expectation with as
little charge as he would do for the Emperor. As the sum mentioned
seems wondrous great, we dispatch this messenger for your resolution
before Du Bureyn can conclude with his said captain. Desire treasure for the
despatch of the same ; for only 800Z. st. remains besides what Chamberlayn
had with him to despatch Luthmaker. Saynt Thomas, 26 June. Signed.
Pp. 2. Add. Sealed. Endd. : 1544.
26 June. 788. [FANE] to the CAPTAINS of LANDENBEG'S HORSEMEN.
R. O. The coming of bearer, Frederic Spedt, gives us occasion to signify
how, for the bad dealing of the Sieur Landenberger (who has neither ful-
filled his pact with the King nor distributed the money he received of us,
the King's commissaries — over 18,000 cr. — to the men under him, and has
sought to make discord between the King and the Emperor) the King refuses
him and all his footmen ; but, knowing the affection of you horsemen
to serve him, requires you to leave at once with Frederic Spedt to Aere,
where the King will be on 5 July and will accomplish all that we here
promise, as you will learn from Frederic Spedt, to whom we have paid
4,000 cr. for you in order that you may have nothing to do with Landen-
berger. At Aere you will be paid all arrears, for carriages, &c. Antwerp,
26 June, 1544.
French. Copy, p. 1. Add.: " Aux nobles et prudentz s™ capitaines,
gentilzhommes et gouverneurs des mille chevaulx retenuz au service du
Roy d'Engleterre."
86 HENRY VIII. 481
•Ji. I une. 789. The QUERN Op HUNGARY to CHAPUYS.
9- Because Landonberger's horse and foot complain that the King of
Calendar. England's commissioners have neither kept letters of retainer nor promise,
vii. 131.] ami especially would not pay them a month's wages (they maintaining
always that they have been ready to serve the King and asked no other
entertainment than the Emperor gives, and making little of their Colonel,
for whom they would not have come so far but only to serve the King by
the Emperor's request made in presence of the King's ambassador),
finding it very strange that the King would dismiss them without payment,
she wishes Chapuys to represent this to the King, who in future will have
no credit with Almains if he thus rids himself of these without reasonable
payment. If the King will not huvo Landonbergor himself, his men, at
least the horsemen, will not?] ° refuse to serve under such captain as the
King will give them. By Chapuys' late letters to the Emperor she could
not understand whether the King intends to get rid of horsemen as well as
footmen, nor do his commissioners know; and meanwhile they* remain
oppressing the poor peasants. Chapuys shall move the King to consider
how important it is to his reputation not to rid himself of the said men
of war as his commissioners have done, and without paying them for the
time they have been in his service ; and, especially, although the com-
missioners say that they have paid 18,000 cr. (which is not payment for
one month) and have the acquittances, the men say that they have not
received so much, but only horsemen 5,000 cr. and footmen 6,000 cr. ;
whereas the horsemen wish at least payment for three months, with their
coming and returning, saying that horsemen are never levied for one
month, and the footmen demand at least one month's pay and fifteen days
for their return. Doubts that the commissioners, if they have disbursed
18,000 cr., would count the " loufjjelt " as pay, which is not the custom of
the High Almains, who take the first money to satisfy the footmen until
the day of muster. If the said men of war are not reasonably satisfied she
will be unable to prevent their going into France, having come so far that
they may go thither before she could be ready to prevent them ; and this will
be a great succour to the enemy, who will oven bruit that the King has no
wish to hurt them since ho dismisses his men of war. The King ought
also to consider that she is greatly harassed by the said men of war, who
have come so far into the country, and hopes that he will not dismiss
them without paying them and conducting them to the place of muster,
there to disperse them and not to throw them upon his friends. By all
possible means the King is to be induced to retain and pay them, so as- to
make them march towards his army. Chapuys shall spare no diligence to
advertise her of the King's resolution in order that she may send word to
the gentleman Altestayn, whom the Emperor has sent to them, what to do
after having retained them to service.
. — In case the King will in no wise use the said men of war, either
footmen or horsemen, he is to be persuaded at least to pay them what is
reasonably their due for the time they have served and their return, without
halting at any misunderstanding between his commissioners and the
Colonel, for which the men should not suffer, especially the horsemen who
have mounted and armed for his service. But this is not to be put forward
as long as there is any hope of the King's using the men. Again
recommends this affair to him, as that upon which depends a great part of
the success of the two enterprises against the common enemy.
Fr. Modern transcript nf the orininal minute at Vienna, pp. 8. Original
headed; A I'ambassadeur Chapuys, du ixvi« de Jning, 1544.
• Word omitted.
21715 -2 i!
482 36 HENRY VIII.
1544.
26 June. 790. The QUEEN OF HUNGARY to NORFOLK.
B. 0. Yesterday, received his, of the 23rd, mentioning that his note
written for the wagons has been lost, and requiring 294 wagons and 120
lymoniers. Apparently he has not seen the notice she gave to Fras. Halle,
of the garrison of Calais, upon her last year's order for the Emperor's army
touching horses and wagons. Letters alone are not enough, for they must
have time to march (even if they are ready), men to conduct them and
ready money to defray expenses. Sends the remonstrance which the com-
missioners made to her upon this. As she long ago told the late ambas-
sador, and others who have been with her, she will give like assistance as
she did last year. Sends this by the Count de Eoeux and by the post, and
he can do the like hereafter. Assures him that the wagonners will not
leave their houses without money, and must have men of the country to
conduct them or disorder and delay will ensue ; and asks him to send a
treasurer, with money to defray expenses. Bruxelles, 26 June, '44. Signed.
» French, pp. 2. Add. Endd. Countersigned : Bourgeois.
R. O. 2. Remonstrance by the commissioners of wagons to the Queen of Hun-
gary, setting out in articles that, upon her order to furnish the king of
England with the great number of horses and wagons he requires, her
subjects were ordered to keep them in readiness for 20 May last and now
ask wages from the 21st May ; also that money, conductors, time, &c., are
necessary.
French, pp. 3. Headed : A la Royne. Endd. : " Remonstrance des
commissaires au fait des chevaulx et chariots."
27 June. 791. - to - — .
Add. MS. « I -will that you deliver unto Fraunces Flemyng " conduct money for
6>7B3>M28 ^^ gunners and 157 artificers from London to Gales with the money due
for their coats and 14 days' 'wages, at 3d. for 160 gunners, which the King
gave in reward amongst them, as by my lord Great Master you have been
certified. The Towre, 27 June, 1544.
Copy. Small paper, p. 1 .
27 June. 792. CHAPUYS to the QUEEN OF HUNGARY.
R 0- The Council have just sent him notice that the King their master
Calendar ^as bought, over there, about 200 mares, which have been arrested at
vn. 133.]' Dunkerke, praying him very earnestly to obtain release and passport for
them as soon as possible, in view of this instant necessity.
Fr. Modern transcript of the original at Vienna, p. 1. Headed: 1544,
Juin 27.
27 June. 793. FANE and VAUGHAN to the COUNCIL.
B. 0. The day, after my0 arrival at Andwerp, came to me a horseman! of
Landenberghe's band with whom I had practised at Mastreght, saying he
was "sorry that we were departed from them as we were" but came to
know my pleasure. I told him that, being so abused by Landenbergh, the
King would neither have him nor his footmen, but was willing to take the
horsemen; and I asked if they "were minded thereunto." He answered
that they were willing, and many among them could lead the horsemen as
well as Landenbergh or better. I said that, as he seemed " a sober and an
honest man," if he would promise to bring them to Ayre, to serve in the
• This portion of the letter is written in Fane's name. f Frederic Spedt.
36 HENRY VIII. 488
15 -II.
present wars against France, I would deliver him an honest sum of money to
bring them, " in part payment of their soldo." And so gave him 4,000 cr.,
took his receipt, and despatched him with a letter to the gentlemen of the
horsemen's band (copy enclosed).0 This man brought 500 horsemen to
Landenbergh, and his qualities moved me to put this trust in him. The
letter to the gentlemen was written purposely lest Landenbergh and his foot-
men should follow the horsemen and offer to serve. ' The hasty departure of
this bearer gives no time to write more. Andwerp, 27 June. Signed : R. Fane.
I, Stephen Vaughan, lacking leisure to write, signify that Blewmantell
arrived on the 25th inst. ; and I, having just received your letters by Mr.
Hall, of Calles, am paying " him " 2,000/ Flemish, as yon direct. Andwerp,
"the day as before."
Mr. Fane is sent for to Bruxelles, to the Queen, at the complaint of certain
of Landcnberghe's folks ; and as bearer will not tarry we will signify how
things go, by Blewmantell, tomorrow. Signed : 8. Vaughan.
In Vawjhanthaml, y>/>. 8. Add.: Resident in the Court. Kndd.: 1544.
27 June. 794. CHARLES V. to CHAPUYS.
Has received his letters with those of the Sieur de Corricres, and
[Spanish ^Q English ambassador hero has delivered a writing (copy enclosed).! The
( alcnuar, ,. « AI_ i_ i • i • /• 3\r*
vii. i:»4 ] substance of the whole consists in five points: —
1. Touching the going of the King and the Emperor with the armies
into France, there is no more to bo said, save that, upon opportunity,
Chapuys shall thank the King for his care for the Emperor, using
reciprocal courtesies.
2. Touching his passage and that of his army, and how (as the writing
states) he will divide it as he shall see best, Chapuys must have regard to the
Emperor's answer to Secretary Paget and the charge of De Corrieres, and
obtain that at least 30,000 men may be sent into France ; also having re-
gard to what was expressly agreed touching this enterprise when Don
Fernando was in England. For the rest the King may take what order he
pleases, Chapuys giving him graciously to understand that this is the more
requisite in view of the forces which the King himself learns that the King
of France has and may have, to the end that he may be constrained to
divide them so that they will be the more easily overcome. In this
Chapuys must use his customary discretion and give the King no occasion
of suspicion or irritation.
8. As to not venturing without good support and assurance of victuals,
will have due regard thereto ; but has not yet perceived that the French
havo spoilt and burnt the victuals as the King has been advertised.
4. Touching the enterprise of Paris, the King ought to remember what
was advised therein when Don Fernando was in England, and nothing has
since happened to change it, but rather Paget made the thing so easy when
he was at Spire that he said the presence of the King and Emperor was
unnecessary and it might easily be done by their lieutenants. As to the
forces of the King of France, learns daily that they are not nearly so great
as was thought} their principal hope resting in 12,000 Swiss, who, if the
King of England would havo contributed something, might easily have been
hindered ; and even yet the French Ambassador who purchases them was
not altogether certain of them, and perhaps the late defeat of the French
in Lombardy will make them hesitate further ; at all events they will not
be able to leave until the end of the present month. Finally, if the King
sends in conjunction with the Emperor 80,000 men into France, as
the said Secretary expressly certified (and that they would march
before the 10th of this month) and makes them advance (chfmintr), the
• Ste No. 788. 1 714(5). Comp. No. 80&
484 36 HENRY VIII.
1544.
794. CHARLES V. to CHAPUYS — cont.
French will remain weak, both on this side and that, having to divide
their forces, and since the said King may see and hear " combien il yra"
it is very requisite that he provide thus. As to the King's news from
France, much has lately been forged to cover the last defeat, but he may
be certain that what the Emperor wrote him is the pure truth, who expects,
with God's aid, still better success.
5. Touching Landemberg, cannot write more than he did lately, until he
has news from the person whom he sent to him. Persists always that it
would be fitting, indeed very requisite, that the King should use him, be-
cause of the inconveniences which he has written to Chapuys and expressed
to the King's ambassador. Even though the King may bring 40,000
Englishmen, still, what was expressly treated with Don Fernande touching
the foreign horse and foot is not fulfilled. The King ought not to halt at
the language used by Landemberg ; for, if in his service it was continued,
the Emperor would, upon notice, chastise him satisfactorily. Leaves
Chapuys to touch upon this point if he has opportunity. Metz,
27 June, 1544.
P.S. — Has advertised the ambassador here resident that the new duke
of Lorraine lately wrote with his own hand to Granvelle that the Cardinal
of Lorraine his uncle had charged him to learn if the said Cardinal might
have a passport to the Emperor. Granvelle replied that, not knowing the
cause, he would not venture to move the Emperor therein. The Duke has
since come hither, and has told Granvelle that the Cardinal would not tell
him the cause, but he thinks that it was to speak of peace. Has taken no
notice of it, and Granvelle also has shown himself unconcerned (demonstre
non sen socur). Of this the King is to be advertised that he may know all
that passes here, as amity requires.
Fr. Modern transcript of the original minute at Vienna, pp. 4.
28 June. 795. NORFOLK and Others to the COUNCIL.
B- ° [This] day, had long conference with [Mons.] de Reux, who persists,
as they wrote before, that whatever town they besiege will be well furnished
with footmen and men of arms. Monstrell cannot be surrounded, considering
the puissance of the enemies ; and neither he nor Mons. de Bewers will
consent to divide the siege, but will lay it all on one side, although " I the
lord Privy Seal said I had not heard of any town won which was not
besieged round abouts." Are sorry to write that, by their words, neither
Arde nor Boleyn will be won under two months, and that Monstrell will be
hard to get. Asked what he advised the King to do, who was coming over
sea very shortly. He said he was not qualified to advise so great a Prince,
but, upon pressing, thought the King "should draw the same way he did
when he went to Terwyn, and so towards Braye, and that we should not
go over the water of Some unto his Majesty were joined with us ; and
[in the m]ean time we should destroy the country [of Bojlenoyse, in doing
whereof we think our time [to be i]ll employed, the country for the more
part being al [ready] destroyed and small hurt to be done unto the corn be
ripe." He would do his best to see the King victualled, but could make no
surety.
We think these men most desire that with the King's money we should
defend their countries. And our men (Norfolk's) have been fain to drink
water since yesterday morning and see no likelihood of any drink coming
before tomorrow night, notwithstanding their fair promises. Forbear to
spend the King's store of wines, and Calais is too far off to send any ; also
the beer there is so sour that no man can drink it, and "of our portion " is
lost 200 tun.
36 HENUY VIII. 485
1544.
Finally, determined to go tomorrow to Bourdes, 8 miles from Monstrell
and Terwyn and 12 from Boleyne, where, on Monday the lord Privy Seal
shall join with Norfolk, and Mons. do Bowers join them " with ijin iiij°
[horsjemen, as he saith, and not with iiij"1 horsemen as our fo ....
hym
we woll remayne
what shalbe thought
. . good lordships to consid[er the] p[re]mis[es]
W diligence t'advertiso us what his Ma [t>M pleasure] shalbe to have us to
doe"; and also what he intends to do upon arriving [at] Calyce. Hear as
yet of no money come from Stephen Vaughan. From the camp at Alkynes,
28 June. Siyned: T. Norffolk : J. Russell : T. Cheyne: Wyllyam Howard:
II. Surrey : Water Devereux : T. Wentworth : Franssys Bryan : John
Haryngton.
/>. 8. Add. Endd. : a° 1544.
28 June. 796. CHARLES V. to CHAPUYS.
The letter described in Spanish Calendar, VII., No. 185, as of this
date is of the 18th June. See No. 784.
28 June. 797. WOTTON to GRANVELLB.
[Spanish A. young man,° son of a Scotchman but born in Charolois, has come
vn lalri to Cotton ^rom Paris, saying that ho was attendant on the Count de Arly,
captain of the French king's guard (after his uncle's death he called him-
self Sieur d'Aubigny), brother of the Count of Linoux, a Scotchman on
King Henry's side, because of whom the French king has taken Arly
prisoner with all his followers, except this man, who escaped with great
danger. His suit is to have a passport to England to tell Linoux of his
brother's fate. Begs Granvelle to examine him. Offers to send news if
Granvelle has any for the King, as he intends to send a man next day.
Escript a mon logis, ce xxviir de Juing, 1544.
Modern abstract from the original at Vienna, p. 1.
lili June. 798. BERKELEY LANDS.
R- O. Precept by Sir John Walsh, John Arnold, James Clyfford, Ant.
Bourchier, the King's auditor, and Edw. Tyndal, the King's receiver,
commissioners for the execution of certain articles annexed to a com-
mission touching the survey of the King's lands called Barkoleyslandes
in cos. Glouc. and Soms., to the reeve of Wotton, Glouc., to warn 21 of the
most honest of the King's tenants of Wottoun manor to appear before them
at Barkeley, 7 July next, between 8 and 9 a.m., to make certificate on
the back hereof of the names and ages of those who come or refuse to
appear, and to be present himself with this precept. 29 June,
36 Hen. VIII. Sinned by Waltshe, Cly/ord and Uourchur.
P. 1. Add.
ii. On the back are the names and ages of 26 persons and some brief
memoranda referring to dates for their appearance.
• jMper Campbell, as appears later. See No. 808.
486 36 HENRY VIII.
1544.
29 June. 799. CHAPUYS to CHARLES V.
. 9- Receiving this morning the Emperor's letters of the 28rd, inst., had
himself, at once, carried to the King, without asking audience as the custom
vn. 138.1 is> considering the haste of the affair and that audience might be put off,
especially because of the marriage which was being celebrated between the
earl of Lynus and Dame Margaret Douglas, the King's niece. Coming to
Court, as the King was not yet ready, communicated to the Council the
contents of the said letters, and made representations in conformity thereto
and to the Queen of Hungary's letters of the 25th, containing the com-
plaints of Landemberg and his company. Finally, however, they decided
that the King ought not to use any such unreasonable men, in whom was
neither faith nor surety, especially as regards the footmen, for the reasons
touched in Chapuys's last letters. As to the horsemen (where was not so
much difficulty) the King would be content to use them, at the same pay
as the Emperor gives, as he had told Landemberg's commissioners (commit)
who were here, who had half offered to make Landemberg condescend*
thereto, or else to gain most of the horsemen in spite of him. The Council,
moreover, said that the Emperor had men enough to prevent Landemberg
and his band passing into France and they themselves cared not a goose-
berry for their so passing, but rather desired it as a means of emboldening
the king of France to take the field and abide battle ; but he thinks that they
would not have \ised this language after he showed the difficulty and dangers of
preventing their passage, and the " desreputacion " to the Emperor if they passed
into France, besides that that would open the door to innumerable others to
infringe the edict of the Diet and despise the Emperor's authority.
Afterwards went to the King, who justified himself by what he had said
to De Courrieres and Chapuys, and added that he was since advertised that
his commissioners (commis) had disbursed certain money to Landemberg
and his band upon promise that they would at once march, and afterwards
they would do nothing but insisted upon having more, with high words
and threats, and pursued one of the commissioners as far as Brussels, where
some of Landemberg's horsemen watched him for days in order to surprise
him. As to the horsemen, he said the same as his Council. And, finally,
he told Chapuys that he thought Landemberg would in nowise take the
part of France, having shown himself when here indignant against the
French king for cutting off the head of his brother, whom he desired to
avenge; and that, if the Emperor feared it, he could himself use
Landemberg and his men, who would pay more regard to the Emperor than
to him : and he could not but think that if the whole troop came to his
service they might make some disorder. Showed him that the Emperor
had too many men and was at great charge to harass the enemy on the side
of Italy, and that no disorder or inconvenience was to be feared when once
things between him and Landemberge were settled, begging that he
would consider the whole and afterwards inform Chapuys of his intention.
To this he agreed, giving Chapuys to understand that Landemberg was retired.
When all is said, does not expect to obtain more than the above.
The Duke of Suffolk is not yet gone, but nearly all his men of the battle
are already beyond sea. He will leave tomorrow very early, and with him
the bp. of Winchester, overseer of the victuals, and the Grand Esquire with
several other lords. By what he has told Chapuys the King will have the
enterprise of Montreul made while he is preparing to cross, who will not remove
from this for eight or nine days yet. The King seems to have taken a greater
fancy to go in person since the news of the Emperor's victory in Italy, which
Chapuys announced as in the Emperor's letters of the 18th inst. Also
communicated the particulars which the Marquis del Gast wrote to him
(Chapuys). The King rejoiced at the news, and no less at the progress of
36 HENRY VIII. 487
1544.
Don Fernando de Gonsaga. Whore the Emporor formerly desired to know
how lomj the King would continue the war ; Chapuys will venture to toy that it
u- ill not be longer than the tfrm agreed upon, and that he mil von tire oj it,
because money is not so abundant with him ax wns thought. Divert causes,
make Chapuys suspect this, especially that the King has already made finance of
a good sum in Antwerp and teas speaking (in great secrecy, however,) to divers
merchants, as well strangers as others, to be surety for him at Antwerp for
400,000 or 500,000 cr. and more, to be repaid only at ( 'hristmas, the interest
of which will amount to much, lie is borrowing fr<nn this town a sum which
can hardly aid him, vis., 20,0001. at., upon security of rent, at interest of 12 per
cent., whichtit is not likely that he would do if well furnisJud with money. True
it is that, as he likes always to have more money in his coffers, it might be that
he acts as above for the early prevention of all scarcity.
The marriage of the earl of Lynns and lady Margaret Douglas was made
this morning at mass, the King and Queen attending ; and it is said that
the King has promised the bridegroom and lady 3,000 or 4,000 ducats a
year. London, 29 June 1544.
Fr. Modern transcript of the original at Vienna, pp. 4.
29 June. 800. CHAPUYS to the QUEEN OF HUNGARY.
She will see occurrents by the copy of his letter to the Emperor.
Calendar ^QSS compassion in his own poor affair.
YH. 137.] Fr' Modern note of the original at Vienna. Headed: 1544, Juin 29.
29 June. 801. OTWELL JOHNSON to JOHN JOHNSON.
R- °- London, 29 June 1544. As your Flemish gold cannot be exchanged
at the rate you expect I send most of it back by bearer, Peter Bate.
Details of the coins and the offers made for them. Can pay Mr. Coope his
201. Cannot devise how to send your wife your letter with any speed for
your horses to be here against your coming.
Yesterday my master0 departed. I would have waited upon him to Dover
or Calais, but he would not. " My lord Chamberlain, [(my lord] St. John)
and he are assigned to see the transporting over of the King's army and
carriages for his Majesty's battle and therefore [he doth thinjke to tarry at
Dover these 8 or 10 days." Repair to him at your coming over (he lodges
in the Mason[dieu]) and learn about my coming to him at Calais. I send
you some money for Thos. Scott, one of my master's three chief captains.
/'/'•2. Very mutilated. Add.: at Calais.
29 June. 802. WOTTOR to HENRY VIII.
R- 0. Has received a letter from the Council with a copy of the answer
St. P., ix., 722. made to Mons. de Courrieres, which he has shown to the Emperor. After
reading it the Emperor rejoiced that, since the despatch of Mr. Secretary
Paget, Henry had better health, and considered that, by his coming to
Calais, he would be able to forward the common affairs. As for himself
the Emperor desired Henry to weigh the reasons he gave to Paget, showing
that he cannot now tarry at home, and as for the division of Henry's army
he doubted not but it will be well employed ; and when letters came from
Mons. de Courrieres he would make a further answer if necessary. Has
already signified, by Nicholas the courier, the Emperor's answer in the matter
of Landenbergh. Moved it to him again, and perceives that he much
desires Henry to retain Landenbergh, or at least his men ; and, if Henry
• Sir John Gage.
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802. WOTTON to HENRY VIII. — cont.
cannot be induced thereto, he has written to the Queen to do her best to
prevent Landenbergh's going into France. Wotton said Landenbergh had
so misused himself that Henry could not have anything ado with him ;
and this the Emperor allowed, but said that times were changed since his
good brother took Tourney and Terouane, and such men now cost more and
and must be somewhat borne with, " and as for Landenbergh, we shall after-
wards find a time to order him as he deserveth." The Emperor said he
thought that the duke of Lorayne (who is now well recovered) would come to
him shortly and make some overture from the French king, for the Duke
sent word that the Cardinal of Lorayne required > access to him for that
purpose, and the Emperor sent answer that the Cardinal need not trouble,
for he would hear nothing of it.
The Emperor, whose abode here has been for ordnance, victuals and
money, will draw near his army, which lies before Lygny castle, the French-
men having themselves burnt the town. The Count de Brienne and his
brother, the Count de Eoussy, are both within the castle. The Viceroy has
written that he marvels that Commercy was so soon yielded, and trusts
shortly to have Lygny. The Emperor says he intends to take a place or
two (meaning, probably, St. Digier and Vitry in Parthois) before going
towards Chaalons or Troye. Encloses copies of the entertainment of
soldiers and men of war for this year, subscribed by the Emperor and his
Secretary Oburnburger.
Thanks for the deanery of York.
On the 26th, the morrow of the foresaid communication with the
Emperor, the duke of Lorayne came hither, and is here yet. This day the
Emperor sent Secretary Joisse to say that he had expected the Duke to
make some overture for peace, "seeing that his uncle, the Cardinal of
Lorayne, could obtain no safe-conduct to come hither," but he had made
none.
They of Lygny say they will defend it to the last man. It was thought
that they would not keep it so long. The Viceroy has beaten down divers
of its towers, &c., "but the battery to make breach was set but yesterday."
Metz, 29 June 1644. Signed.
Pp. 5. Add. Endd.
29 June. 803. WOTTON to PAGET.
B- 0. Mr. Honnynges and Mr. Husey, his friends, have advertised him
that Paget showed them that the King bestows the deanery of York upon
him — right pleasant news, not so much for his own profit (for if he could
not live with the living he had before of the King, he could not do so with
twenty times so much) as for the evidence of the King's favour and the
increased power to bear the charges of the King's service, which but for
this help he could not continue. And yet what help it shall be now, when
he has most need, unless special favour be shown him in the first-fruits
Paget may well consider, whose help he desires therein.
Yesterday came to me one who calls himself Jaspar Cambelle de Fussy,
born in the county of Charolois but a Scot's son, saying that he was many
years Mons. Daubigny's servant, who died this last Lent, and, because the
Count Darley, captain of the French king's guard and brother to the Count of
Linoux, was put in possession of his said uncle Daubigny's lands and
goods, this Jaspar became the Count Darley's servant. But the French
king, hearing that Linoux takes the King's part, upon Corpus Christi
even last put Darley and certain of his household in prison a la Bastille ;
so this Jaspar fled, with great danger, out of France, intending to go to
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Linoux in England ; and he desired me to help him to a passport through
the Emperor's country. I referred the matter to Mons. de Granvclle, who
thought that Linoux should first be advertised of it ; and, as I know not
whether he he a spy or not, I thought that counsel good, and I suppose he
will be staid here till word come from Linoux. Jaspar writes to Linoux.
I pray you by next letter to advise me what to do further therein.0 This
Jaspar says that the Dolphin is at Chaalons, Orleans at Troyes in Cham-
pagne, and Guise betwixt that and Langres, none of them with any
number of men but Guise, who has 5,000 or 6,000 footmen. Vendome is
gone into Picardy. The French king hunts about Paris, "where they
fortify apace." The voice in France is that the King sends 20,000 men
against them. If the Emperor had sent straight to Troye when Commercy
was taken, he might have won it; but now they fortify it. " This Jaspar
was an old servant of Mons. Daubigny's and followed him in all the wars,
whereby seemeth to have seen and known much." Metz, 29 June 1644.
Signed.
'l'p. 3. Add. Edd.
29 June. 804. DR. NICHOLAS WOTTON.
u- ° Sums expended by Nicholas Wotton [since] the begining of May.
[Particulars of two items of 5s. and 15*. lost by mutilation.] 22 [May] :
For writing [copies of the] entertainment of the Emperor's horsemen,
footmen, captains and officers with their oath, subscribed with Mons. de
Lier's hand, 24s. June 10 : To the Secretary Bave's clerks for writing the
copy of the treaty between the Emperor and the King of Denmark, 24*. 11
June : To Thos. Manwaring to .carry the King's letters from Spyre to
England, 80 cr. of the sun. 19th June : To the " said " postmaster to
send letters for the King from Metz to Antwerp, 20s. 27th : For writing
copies of the entertainment of the Emperor's men of war, signed and sealed
by Secretary Obernburger and the Emperor, 40«. 29th : To lien. Kinge
to carry letters from Metz to England, 50 angels. Total £45 6*. 4<f.
Siifned : Per me, Nicholaum Wutton.
Subscribed as paid by virtue of the warrant dormant, the copy whereof
remaineth in the custody of Sir John Williams, subscribed with the hand of
Sir Edward Northe, in whose custody remaineth the warrant signed by the
King.
P. 1. Mutilated. Endd. : Copy of the bill of postemony.
30 June. 805. BISHOPRIC of ROCHESTER.
See GRANTS in JUNE, Nos. 105, 106.
80 June. 806. THE PUIVY COUNCIL to NORFOLK and RUSSELL.
i; o. The King, having seen your letters of 28 June and credence sent
St. P., ix. 725. by Uychemount herald, answers that, touching the siege of Monstrell,
(albeit Mons de Reus and Mons. de Buren, either for safeguard of their
pieces, fear of the enemy or to obtain our treasure, practise to have you
march to suit them and sometimes advise and sometimes dissuade a siege of
Monstrell) your are to proceed earnestly to this siege, and use them as
counsellors for victuals, carriage, <tc., " but in other things, feeling their
opinions, to proceed according to his Majesty's expectation of you." The
King thinks they should lay their siege along from the Old Town to the
gate loading to Abbeville, but they, as on the spot, will see best what to do.
reeled draft in Petre'g hand, pp. 8. Endd. : " Minute to my 1. of
Norff. and my 1. P.8., ultimo Junii 1544."
• The part of the letter relating to Jaspar Cambelle, down to this point, is printed in
8». P., I., 16.
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30 June.
R. 0.
807. ST. JOHN and GAGE to the COUNCIL.
Coming to Canterbury this Sunday last past,0 I, the lord Chamber-
lain, rode to Sandwich, and the same night shipped 160 horses. Next
morning at 4 o'clock were ready at the water 600 carriage horses, all which
were shipped before 8 o'clock. There is shipping, pasture and hay for all
comers, and the wind is good to come and go. The same day I, the
comptroller, rode to Dover and found plenty of ships, but no great repair
of men or horses. Such as come are delayed by coming without guides.
The Council should make proclamation that all appointed to attend the
King repair with carriage horses to Sandwiche only, and with "rode hors"
to Dover and Sandwiche ; from which two places we will set them forwards
to Calice. We will, in our next, report what provision is in Dover, and
how many men are transported. Dover, the last of June. Signed.
In St. John's hand, pp. 2. Add. Endd. : 1544.
30 June. 808. SIB WM. EURE to the EAEL OF SHREWSBURY.
Shrewsb. MS.
A. f. 123.
Heralds'
College.
Lodge, i. 41.
The captain of the Irishmen has been with me, and takes much
pains to rule the said Irishmen, who are by nature wild. Advises that they
should be paid monthly instead of fortnightly : for it is painful for him to
come for their wages so often, they being all footmen, and he can ill be
spared from them. Berwick, 30 June. Signed.
P. 1. Add: Lieutenant General in the North Parts.
30 June. 809. WILLIAM EARL -OF GLENCAIRN to LORD WHARTON.
Lodge, 1. 128. Has, this 29 June, received a writing from the King's Council dated
St. James's, the 21st., to his comfort, but marvels that, having written so
often to Lennox, now with his Majesty, he has never had answer. There
is a bruit that Lennox is prisoner in England, and this house is in danger
because his servants and friends seek new masters, and the writer fears to
remain among them. If, therefore, there come not hasty writing! from
Lennox to declare his prosperity, and that within eight or nine days, the
writer will withdraw to his own country for safety. Begs that this may be
advertised to the King and Lord Lieutenant. Has written to Lennox to the
same effect. Suspects that last letters from Wharton were opened. Encloses
a bill of tidings from Stirling and another just received out of Argyle. Has
sent to make a tryst with Cassillis, Angus and Sir George Douglas, whose
minds the King shall know "not only by my advertisement but by your
(their) own handwritings." Their letters show the controversies and
parties within the realm. Dunbarton, last of June.
Printed by Lodge from "Howard Papers."
30 June. 810. MARY OF HUNGARY to HENRY VIII.
R- °- His commissioners for the payment' of Colonel Chr. de Landen-
berger's men have asked her to give them in writing the treatment of the
High German footmen now in the Emperor's service under Count Guil-
laume de Furstenberge and Messire Conrart de Bommelberghe called
le petit Hesch. Has done so and affirms it true. Bruxelles, 30 June 1544.
Signed.
French. Broadsheet, p. 1. Add. Endd.
•June 29th. f Lodge reads : " If your not hasty written." Lodge persistently
in this letter misreads the Scotch "yair" (there or their) as "yoor."
36 HENRY VIII.
491
1544.
30 June.
B.O.
811. SIB THOB. PALMER and EDWARD VAUOHAN to the COUNCIL.
This morning, between 6 and 7 a.m., received the Council's letters
of 28 June ; and will do what they may to retain the latter band of Mons.
du Bureyns. Accordingly, Edw. Vaughan is this morning gone to the
Burgundians* camp, 5 leagues hence, at Teynbrowne, to treat with Du
Burcyn, while Palmer remains here with the 800/. which Thomas
Chamberleyn left with them. It is a small sum wherewith to content
these 600 horsemen when they pass their musters. Beg to be furnished
with treasure. Saynt Omers, 80 Juno. Signed.
P. 1. Add. Endd.: 1644.
812.
GRANTS IN JUNE, 1544.
1. Barth. Michell, oik., King's chap-
lain. Presentation to the rectory of
Southill, Cornw.. Exeter dioc., rice John
Parker, dec. Westm.. 28 May 36 Hen.
VIII. Del. Westm., 1 June.— P.8. Pat.
p. 7, m. 21.
2. Owen Ogle thorp, elk., King's
chaplain. Presentation to the rectory of
St. Olave's in Sonthwark, Winchester
dioc., void by death and in the King's
gift by grant of lady Anne of Cloves.
Westm., 20 May, 36 Hen. VIII. Del.
Westm., 1 June. Pat. p. 1, m. 22.
3. John Brandesbye, 8.T.D. Licence
to receive, together with his parish
churches of Beforth, York dioc., and
Kyrby super Wiske, Chester dioc., a third
benefice, with or without cure. Westm.,
28 May 86 Henry VIII. Del. Westm.,
1 June.— P.8. Pat. p. 7, m. 23.
4. Wm. Byrche. To be surveyor,
customer, Ac. of the little customs and
subsidies in the port of London in rever-
sion after Thos. Palmer, who holds the
office by pat. 22 Aug. 11 Hen. VIII. and
Edm. Lomnor, who baa the reversion
after him by pat. 21 Sept. 23 Hen. VIII.
Westm., 27 May 36 Hen. VIII. Del.
Weatm., 1 June.— P.S. Pat. p. 7, m. 23
5. Dennis Toppes and Steph. Hol-
phord. Grant, in fee, for 6212. 11*. &*.. of
the manor of Polyng. Suss. ; rents and
service from a messuage, &c., in Made-
hurste, Suss., of Wm. earl of Arundell,
from a tenement in Arundell. Suss., late
of Arundell college, and from a tenement
in Offhame, Suss., of Wm. earl of
Arundell ; three messuages, Ac., in Cal-
sett. in Lymster parish, late in tenure of
Bobt. Smyth and now of Wm. Walles,
one called Masterberno in Madehurate
parish in tenure of Thos. Shorte, another
there in tenure of Edw. Pyrley, lands
formerly of Ph. Roper and Bic. Power in
Ertham parish, now in tenure of John
Page, a messuage, Ac., in Preston parish,
Suss., in tenure of Joan Leke, widow, a
messuage, Ac., in Polyng parish in tenure
of Thos. Prestall, a messuage, Ac., in
Burffham parish, Suss., in tenure of
George Kneller, lands there in the field
called Bowrelande, late in tenure of Bic.
Wood, and now of John Palmer, lands at
Blakeburst and Brekesperes in Lymyster
parish, Suss., in tenure of John Palmer,
a messuage, Ac., in Burffham late in
tenure of Italph Stubbes and now of Bic.
Grevell, and a tenement. Ac., there in
tenure of John Whasscr —St. John't of
Jerusalem. Also the manor of Allerstone
in the parish of Pykeryng and Pykeryng
Leigham. Yorks., and numerous mes-
suages, Ac., specified (and tenants named)
in Allerstone, Lockton in the parish of
Pykeryng and Pykering Leigh, — St. John't
of Jerutalem and the preceptory of Holy
Trinity of Bererley. The manor of South-
more aliat Draycote More and numerous
rents and lands specified (and tenants
named) in Southmore in the parishes of
Longworth and Kyngeston, Berks, —
Abendon num. Lands in Tym worth aliat
Tymmouth and Lyvermere, Suff., in
tenure of Bobt. and John Playford, and
lands in Tym worth called Fraunces or
Fraunces Lands. — liury St. Edmund* man.
LandscalledMonkinlandes in the parishes
of Sutton Athone, Framyngham and
Horton Kyrby. Kent, in tenure of John
Palmer. — Barmondetey mon. Westm.,
1 June. Pat. 86 Hen. VIII. p. 23, m. 35.
< This grant, though enrolled in the 36th
year, is really of the 37th, as will appear
hereafter).
6. Wm. Thwaytt. Grant, in fee, for
2241. 17*. 5d , of messuages. Ac., in
Mearston. co. city of York, in tenure of
Wm. Thawaytes "alicu Thwaytt and many
other tenants named, and a wood of
4ac. called Fryer Copp in Mearston : —
tountaunce. Westm.. 29 May 36 Hen.
VIII. Del. Westm.. 2 June.— P.S. Pat.
p. 7, m. 17.
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36 HENEY VIII.
1544.
812.
GRANTS IN JUNE, 1544 — cont.
7. Thos. Brydges. the King's servant.
Lease of the demesne lands of Langley
manor, Oxon. late in tenure of Thos.
Unton, parcel of Warwykes and Spencer's
lands ; except the chief mansion of the
manor, the woods, &c. ; for 21 years.
Westm., 26 May 36 Hen. VIII. Del.
Westm., 2 June.— P. S. Pat. p. 7, m. 22.
8. John Burget, the King's servant.
To be chief mason of the King's works at
Calais in reversion after Wm. Baker, who
now holds the office by pat. 19 Oct.
35 Hen. VIII., granting it to John Baker,
now dec., and him. Westm., 25 May
36 Hen. VIII. Del. Westm., 2 June.—
P.S. Pat p. 7. m. 22.
9. Wm. Dix. To be auditor of the
lands which belonged to Thomas, cardinal
and abp. of York, attainted, and the lands
of the late Queen Jane. Westm., 28 May
36 Hen. VIII. Del. Westm., 2 June.—
P.S. Pat. p. 18, TO. 3.
10. Wm. Thorpe, the King's servant.
Fiat for his appointment as one of the
two collectors of custom and subsidy
in the port of Southampton, vice
Thos. Shyrley, dec. Westm.. 2 June
36 Hen. VIII. (Signed by Norfolk as
treasurer of England, with certificate by
Alex. Chapman that surety is found in
the Exchequer )
11. Sir John lord Russell, Privy seal.
To be constable of Rokyngham castle,
surveyor of Rokyngham forest, master
and keeper of that forest and of all parks
therein (except the great and little parks
of Brygstock) ; surveyor and receiver of
rents of the said forest and parks and of
outlying woods called Brigs tock Baylye,
Rockyngham Baylye and Clyf Bayly;
receiver of the said castle and its demes-
nes and of rent called " Castell Ward
rent" in cos. Ntht. and Oxon., of the
rent of Barnewood Forest and of a hide
of land in Borestall, Oxon., of fines
within Rokyngham forest, and of the
herbage of Benyfelde laund and Brigstock
great and little parks (except 8Z. 6s. 8d.
issue of the said herbage assigned to the
King's household , and le Newe launde
within Fermyng Wood in Brigstock, and
receiver of the sheriff's aid of Orlingber
hundred ; with fees of 131. 6s. Sd. from
Mich. 33 Hen. VIII., and also 63Z. 3s. 4d.
for fees of officers (and because an annual
rent of 122. 13s. 4d. for the custody of the
said castle, called Castelwoode and
Rokyngham, was payable out of lands in
Myddelton and Cottyngham, Ntht., which
belonged to Peterborough mon., another
of It. out of lands in Worthorp, Ntht.,
which belonged to Crowlande mon.,
another of 6*. 8d. out of Croxston mon.,
and another of 5$. 8d. out of Sulby man.,
which are unpaid since Mich. 33 Henry
VIII. , and also annual rents of 8s. out of
Yarwell manor and of 4s. out of pasture
called le Hale in Hapthorpe, which the
King purchased from Charles Blounte
lord Mountjoye, are unpaid since Mich.
34 Henry VIII.. a grant is hereby made,
in lieu of these arrears, of 271. 17s. 4d.
payable by the treasurer of Augmenta-
tions) to be paid by the sheriffs of
Northamptonshire and Oxfordshire and
by the treasurer of Augmentations in
proportions stated. Russell shall pay fees
specified to the ranger of the forest and
to 19 foresters (districts named) ; and
shall have of all " deref alien woods,"
" wyndf alien woods," " vermen trees"
and "coppie hedges," except within
Brigstock parks; but the King shall
retain the appointment of the said
19 yeomen foresters.
Also grant of the office of bailiff of the
hundred of Orlingber, from Mich.
33 Hen. VIII.
The above on surrender by Wm. lord
Parre of Horton of pat. 7 June 15 Hen.
VIII. (contents detailed) granting him
these and other offices.
Also grant of the office of keeper of the
launde of Morehey and woods called
Horeshawes in Morehaye within Rokyng-
ham forest, on surrender by Bx>bt.
Kyrkham of pat 11 Feb. 14 Hen. VIII. to
George Kirkham, now dec., and him.
Also grant of the office of keeper of the
park and steward of the lordship or
manor of King's Langley, Herts, from
.Mich. 33 Henry VIII., with the herbage,
pannage and little hunt of the said park.
Also grant of the office of yeoman
forester of Fermyng woods, Ntht., on
surrender of pat. 6 May 31 Henry VIII.,
granting it to Sir John Seynt John.
Also grant of the office of chief steward
of the town of Stamford, Line., and of all
the King's manors and lands therein,
with the leading of the King's men and
tenants there. Westm.. 24 May. 36 Hen.
VIII. Del. Westm., 3 June.— P.S. Pat.
p. 7, m. 11.
12. Urian Brereton, groom of the
Privy Chamber, and John Brereton, gen-"
tleman usher of the Chamber. Grant in
survivorship of the office of escheator of
the county palatine of Chester, on surren-
der of pat. 14 June 28 Hen. VIII.,
granting it to the said Urian alone.
Westm., 26 May 36 Hen. VIII. Del.
Westm., 3 June.— P.S. Pat. p. 1, m. 16.
13. Wm. Byllyngesby. To be one of
the masters of the assays of gold and
silver, coined and bullion, in the Tower
of London ; with 100 mks. a year.
Westm., 27 May 36 Hen. VIII. Del.
Westm., 3 Jane.— -P.S. Pat. p. 1, m. 22.
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14. John Yorke. To be one of the
masters of the assays of gold and silver,
coined and bullion, in the Tower of
London, with fees of 100 mks. from
Annunciation last. Westm., 37 May 36
Hen. VIII. Del. Westm.. 3 June.— P.8.
Pal. p. 7, m. 22.
15. Sir Martin Bowes the King's
servant. To be one of the under-treas-
urcrs of the exchange, coinage and mint
in the Tower of London, with 200 mka. a
year from Annunciation last. Westm.
27 May 36 Hen. VIII. Del. Westm., 3
June.— P.S. Pat. p. 7, m. 22.
16. Robt. Broke, oik. To be controller
of the coinage and mint in the Tower of
London and of the assays of gold and
silver, coined and bullion, there; with
1001. a year. Westm.. 27 May 36 Hen.
VIII. Del. Westm., 3 June.— P.S. Pat.
p. 7, m. 23.
17. Wm. Foorthe, of Hadley, Sufi.
Grant, in fee for 9102. 2*. 3d., of the house
and site, Ac., of the late monastery of
Butteley. Stiff., and lands named and
described in Butteley. Tangeham and
Capell, Suff., the watermill called Butteley
Myll ali<it Chesylford Myll and the marsh,
in tenure of Hen. Page, the lordship and
manor of Butteley and the rectories and
the advowsons of the vicarages of But-
teley and Capell, all which belonged to
the said mon. Westm., 30 May [30 Hen.
VIII.] Del. Westm., 3 June.— P.S. Pat.
p. 7, m. 27.
18. Sir Ric. Southwell, one of the
General Surveyors. To be chief steward
of the lordships and manors of Maunce-
felde Woodhous, Clyppeston and Lynby,
Notts, and of the lordship or manor of
Horseley, Derb., with the leading of the
King's men and tenants there, rice Thomas
earl of Rutland, dec. Westm., 28 May 36
Hen. VIII. Del. Westm., 4 June.—
P.S. Pat. p. 7, m. 15.
19. Robt. Puralowe. Grant, in fee,
for 3001 St., of tho messuage and tene-
ment, Ac., in tenure of John Byshoppe
and Jocoea his wife in Nyne Savage Salop,
and other rents and lands (specified and
tenants named) there ; the fur in of Low
(tenants named in the parish of Stoter-
ton, Salop, and the manor of Walton
Stoterton in that parish, the reversion and
rent reserved on a lease, by Wigmore
abbey, 6 Nov. 22 Hen. VIII.. of lands
called Alsoftelonde and Topley in Walton,
Salop, lands < specified and tenants named)
in Monnill, Wore. ; and all appurtenances
of the premises in Detton in the parish of
Nynesavage, in Nynesavage, Stoterton,
Walton alia* Walton Stoterton in Stoter-
ton parish, Salop, and in Monnill Wore.
All which premises belonged to Wigmore
mon. Westm., 27 May 86 Hen. VIII.
Del Westm., 4 June.— P.S. Pat. p. 7,
m 16.
20. Jama* Bysse. of Stoke St. Michael's,
Boms. Grant, in foe ((or 7342. 14j. Id.
paid to the General Surveyors and 61. to
the Augmentations) of the manor of Bat-
combe, Boms., the advowson of Batoombe
rectory, the woods of Northrowes < lOOac.),
Wollywood 1 20ac.) and Withiwood < lOac.J
in Batoombe ; and lands (specified ana
tenants named) in Schepton Mallet.
Sonis.: — Temple Combe precfptory and St.
John'* of Jerutalem. Westm., 30 May 36
Hen. VIII. />••/. Westin.,4 Juno.— P.S.
Pat. p. 7, wi. 1'.'.
21. Sir Thomas Darcy, the King's
servant. Lease of the manor of Wyke
called Cokett Wycko, the marsh called
Coket mershe in Chiche Seynte Osythe,
Essex, and all appurtenances late in tenure
of John Tillingham, which belonged to
Thomas earl of Kssex, attainted. Westm.,
27 May 36 Hen. VIII. Del. Westm., 4
June.— P.S. Pat. p. 21, m. 14. In
Englith.
22. Geoffrey Lukyn. Grant, in fee,
for 4422. 14a*., of the manor and the
advowson of the rectory of Maysbury
aliat Mashbury, Essex, which belonged to
the late Queen Jane and previously to the
duchy of Lancaster ; the manor and chief
numiagn of Gowers and Buckerells in
Chingford, Essex, and lands • names and
extents given) in Chingford, purchased
from George Monoxe, in tenure of Kol.
Rampston; and a messuage, Ac., in
tenure of Thos. Newman, in the parishes
of St. Botolph and St. Mary Mutfelon
without Algate (boundaries given;, —
Minoriei ; and all appurtenances of the
said manors in Mayabury alias Mashbury,
GooJester, Smelie, Chykenall, Highester,
Plossey, and Chingford, Essex; and
certain woods (names and extents given)
in Maysbury and Chingford. Westm.,
31 May 36 Hen. VIII. Del. Westm.,
6 June.— P.S. Pat. p. 7, m. 5.
23. John and Patrick Howye, of
Bawmeborough, jackemakers, being
Soottishmen born, who have, been in
Kn^land 14 years. Warrant for thi-ir
denization. St. James's. 1 June, 36 Hen.
VIII. Del. Westm., 6 June.— P.S. In
English.
ii. Letters of denization drawn in
accordance with the above. Westm..
6 June 36 Hen. VIII. Pat. p. 7. m. 10.
24. Simon Moyne aliat Moign, son
and heir male of Alex. Moigne, dec.
Grant of certain messuages and lands
specified in Gawdby, Horncastell,
Hemyngby, Edlington, Morshcchapell.
Lyssyngton. Market Reyson aliat Est
Reyson and Longludford, Line., which
came to the King by the attainder of
Thos. Moyne aliat Moigne, of North-
will ingham. and belonged to the said
Alex., father of the said Thos. and
Simon; value 201. 9». GJd*. yearly. To
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812.
hold in tail male, with remainder in
default to other heirs male of the said
Alex., at rent of 38*. ; with issues since
the death of Anne Moigne, his mother,
widow of the said Alex. Westm., 27 May
36 Hen. VIII. Del. Weatm., 6 June.—
P.S. Pat. p. 7, m. 11.
25. James Moyne alias Moigne, son of
Alex. Moigne, dec. Grant of the manor
of Waith, Line., in the King's hands by
the attainder of Thos. Moyne alias Moigne,
of Northwillingham, Line, .which belonged
to the said Alex., father of the said
Thomas and James, and is worth 61. 7s. 8d.
a year. To hold in tail male, with re-
mainder, in default, to the heirs male of
the said Alex., at 21s. 5d. rent; with
issues since the death of Anne Moigne, his
mother, widow of the said Alex. Westm.,
27 May 36 Hen. VIII. Del. Westm., 6
June.— P.S. Pat p. 7, m. 11.
26. Robt. Johnson, elk., LL.B. Grant
of the first prebend or canonry in Wor-
cester cathedral, now void by the death
of Thos. Bagarde. St. James's, 2 June
36 Hen. VIII. Del. Westm., 6 June.—
P.S. Pat. p. 7, m. 16.
27. Hen. Grubbe. Grant, in fee, for
253Z. 8s., of the rectory of Northmymes,
Herts, in tenure of Alan Horde, with a
chamber and stable thereto annexed, and
the advowson of the vicarage there, —
Charterhouse, London, a tenement (boun-
daries given) in St. Albans, Herts, — St.
Albans ; and certain woods (rfames and
extents given) in Northmymes, — Charter-
house. Westm., 31 May 36 Hen. VIII.
Del. Westm., 7 June.— P.S. Pat. p. 7,
m. 4.
28. Sir John Williams, treasurer of
Augmentations. Grant in fee, for 132Z.
17s. 4d., of the reversion of the manor or
lordship of Fylbertys alias Philbertys,
Berks, and rent reserved on the lease of it
to Chr. Assheton, and grant of the said
manor and its appurtenances in Fylbertys
alias Phylbertys, Esthanney and West-
hanney, Berks, and all other lands in
Fylbertys leased to Assheton ; the free
chapel or chantry of Fylbertys and the
advowson of it ; and the advowsons of the
rectories of Corney, Botill and Witting-
ham in the archdeaconry of Richemond, —
St. Mary's mon. beside York. The pre-
amble states that, by pat. 21 Jan. 29 Hen.
VIII. , the King granted to the said Sir John
Williams, master of the Jewels, in tail
male, the reversion of Fylbertys manor
(which manor was granted by pat. 13 Feb.
[8 Hen. VIII.] to James Strangwais and
Katharine his wife, in survivorship and
afterwards, by pat. 20 Jan. 28 Hen.
VIII., to Chr. Assheton for 30 years in
reversion after the death of the said
Katharine, who has since died, at 207.
rent) ; together with the advowson of the
free chapel of Fylbertys Westm., 2 June
36 Hen. VIII. Del. Westm.,8 June.— P S.
Pat. p. 19, m. 20.
29. Sir William Petre, one of the two
Principal Secretaries. Grant, in fee, for
99Z. 13s. 6^d. paid to the treasurer of
Augmentations and 312Z. paid to the
treasurer of the Chamber, of the rever-
sion of the following lands : — (1) those
granted by pat. 16 Dec. 30 Hen. VIII. to
him and Gertrude, then his wife, since
deceased, and the heirs male of his body,
viz., the house and site, &c., of the late
priory of Clatercote, Oxon., the manors of
Clatercote, Oxon., and Fenycompton,
Warw., the rectory and the advowson of
the church of Ratley, Warw., and the
vicarage of the same, with appurtenances
in Clatercote, Croperedy, Claydon,
Banbury, Bodycote, Wardington, and
Molington, Oxon., in Fenycompton,
Shotteswell, Ratley, Molington and
Wormeleyton, Warw., and in Appultre,
Ntht., and tithes in Clatercote and
Croperedy : — (2) of the lands granted by
pat. 20 Jan. 32 Hen. VIII. to lady Anne of
Cleves, for life, viz., the manor of
Thorneden (sic), Essex, which belonged
to Thomas earl of Essex, attainted. Also
grant of the said late priory of Clatercote,
the manor or demesne lands of Clater-
cote, the manor of Fenycompton, the
rectory and the advowson of Ratley, and
all appurtenances in the places afore-
named, in as full manner as the priory
of Clatercote or order of St. Gilbert held
them ; the advowson of the parish church
of Westwell, Oxon., — St John's of
Jerusalem; the manor of Esthorneden,
Essex, and the manor or tenement called
Damheleynes, Essex, and 74ac. of wood in
Esthorneden, in tenure of John Tyrrell, —
Thomas Crumwell earl of Essex attainted.
Westm., 29 May 36 Hen. VIII. Note of
delivery illegible. — P.S. (much injured).
Pat. p. 7, m. 6 (dated Westm., 9 June;.
30. Sir Thomas Darcy, the King's
servant. To be serjeant or master of the
King's armoury in the Tower of London
and elsewhere, with all the buildings and
gardens upon the wharf and hill and
beneath the walls of the said Tower; in
as ample form as Edward Guldforde or
Sir John Dudley held the above.
Westm., 30 May 36 Hen. VIII. Del.
Westm., 9 June.— P.S. Pat. p. 18, m. 40.
31. Henry Palmer, the King's servant.
Grant, in fee, for 177J- 18«. 4d., of the
reversion of the manor of Polycote,
Bucks., which belonged to Edw. duke of
Buckingham and was granted ("with
advowsons), by pat. 12 May 14 Hen.
VIII.,* to Thomas Palmer [afterwards
* Enrolled without date of month or day. See Vol. HI., No. 2993.
86 HENRY VIII.
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l.-.ii.
knight] for life, with remainder to the
•aid Henry Palmer for life (and now the
said Sir Thomas Palmer is dead and the
•nid Henry in possession). Also grant of
the aaid manor and woods therein ; except
advowBons. Westm.. 6 June 86 Hen.
VIII. Del. Westm., 9 June.— P.S. Pat.
p. 21, m. 23.
32. St. Paul's Cathedral, London.
Grant, in frank iilmoitfn (in exchange for
the manors of Tnorpe, Bcldhnms, Kyrkhy,
Walton, Chingford. Folyathnll, and Naves*
toke, Essex, and of Acton, Midd., the
rectories and the advowsons of the
vicarages of Thorpe, Kyrkby. Walton,
Brikel&ey, and Navestoke, Essex and
Midd.. and the park of Thorpe) of the
manor of Hawkesbnrye, Essex,— llarkyng ;
the manor ofWalden Abbatis, Herts,— St.
Albant ; the manor of Therfelde, Herts, —
Ramtey, Hunti ; tho manor of Totnam
aliat Totenham, Midd., — Chrittchurch
priory, London ; the manors of Freren
nlini Kyngesbury, and Whetston alia*
Frerenbernett, Midd., — St.John't ofJeru-
mlrm ; the manor of Byggyng, Essex.—
Stratford I.nniithorne; the rectory of Ed-
monton, Midd., — lord Atidelcy, late Chan-
cellor, dec. \ the rectory of Hemps ted aliat
Hemelhamsted, Herts, — At»heridge college;
the rectory of Walden Abbatis, Herts, —
St. Alban't; the rectory of Totnam aliat
Tottynham, Midd., — Chrittchurch • the
rectory of Freren aliat Kyngesbury, — St.
John'f ofJerutalem ; the rectory of Horne-
don alinn Ilornedon super Montem, Essex,
— lini-hijiiij. Also Lambert marsh in
Fobbyng. Essex, leased with the site of
Hawkesbury manor to John Trigges, and
Ruggleberd or Rauntesberd marsh in
Southbenflete, Essex, in tenure of Wm.
Bonner,— liarkyng; Walden mill aliat
Whyte Well mill in Walden Abbatis,
Herts, in tenure of Thos. Ventres, and a
chief messuage, Ac., called Legattes aliat
Howenden in Walden Abbatis, — St.
Allan t. rent of 53*. 4d. out of Thcrfcld
reciory,— Ramtey ; lands in Parva
Thorowk, Essex, called Stotenleys and
Betenleys. leased with Byggyng manor to
John Wright, — Stratford iMngthorne.
And all appurtenances of the aforesaid
manors and rectories in Edmunton, Midd.,
in Hawkesbury, Fobbyng and Southbean-
flet, Essex, in Hempsted aliat Hemcham-
sted alifn Hemelhamsted.Bovingdon,Flan-
den, Walden Abbatis and Therfeld, Herts,
Totnam aliat Totenham. Freren aliat
Kyngesbury. Harrow. Hendon, Whetston
and Frerenbernett, Midd., in Byggyng,
Chaldewell, Chaldeweden. \Vestilbury,
Mockyng. Parva Thorouk, and Ilornedon
alint Ilornedon super Montem, Easex.
The advowsons of the vicarages of Fd-
munton. Heutpsted, Walden Abbatis, Tot-
nam, Freren and Horoedon, and of the
rectory of Therfeld.
Numerous woods (names and extents
given) in Hempsted and Bovingdon,
Walden Abbatis, Therfeld, and Freren-
bernet, which belonged to the monasteries
aforenamed; except 174 ac. of wood in
Totnam and Edmunton leased by the late
priory of Christchurch to Ni<J. Oraye.
We H tm., 2 June 86 Hen. VIII. Del.
Westm., 9 Jane.— P.S. Fat. p. 21, m. 29.
33. Thos. Qoring. John Edmede,
Simon Kuttcr. John Itutu-r, jun., Thos.
Wye, Thos. My I ward.-, John Howne.
Hie. Holies and John Marten. Pardon
for hunting in the King's forests,
chaoes, Ac. Del. Westm., 9 June.— 8.B.
34. Hie. Duke, clerk of the Council
of the Augmentations. Grant, in fee. for
1G3Z. 12*. Sd., of the farm called le Almery
lands and le Almery ground in West
Bergholtc, Essex, in tenure of John
Sakevile, and certain woods (named) in
West Bergholte, a mill called Burne
Mylle in the parish of St. Giles,
Colchester, waters and ponds near the
mill called Bourne Poundes and 2}ac. of
land there, in tenure of Thomusina
Lake, and a meadow called Balcon or
Balcorne mead and tithes of Pyes Markes
mead and Chese mead within the liberties
of the town of Colchester;- .S't. John t mon.
in Colchetter. Westm.. 6 June 36 Hen.
VIII. Del. Westm., 10 June.— P.S. Pat.
p. 12. m. 23.
35. John Howe, of London, grocer,
and Thos. Powtrell, of Westhallam,
Derb., and Eliz. his wife. Grant, in fee
to the said Powtrell, for 1021.. of the
grange called Stanley grange, Derb., with
its appurtenances in Dale, Stanley and
Spondon, Derb., in tenure of Itobt. Nesse
—Dale. Westm.. 1 June 36 Hen. VIII,
Dei. Westm., 10 June.— P.S. Pat. p. 21.
m. 13.
36. John Puleston. Annuity of 100
mks. out of lands in the commotes of
Menney, Llevon, Turkelyn, Tyndathway
Cruthyn, Ughayghe, Ughorum and
Enftlogion in Llem Iscorum and Issaphe.
cos. Anglesey and Caernarvon, which
belonged to Edw. Griffith and are in the
Kind's hands by the minority of Joan,
Katharine and Helen Griflith, daughters
and coheirs of the said Edward; with
their wardship and marriage. Westm.,
5 June 36 Hen. VIII. Del. Westm.,
11 June.— P.S. Pat. p. 2. m. 5.
37. Wm. Snede. Grant, in fee, for
3341 , of the manor of Keyle, Staff, and
Salop, in tenure of Sir Hen. Delvis — St.
John'* of Jeruialtm. St. James's, 7 June
.•u.' VIII. Del. Westm.. 11 June.—
P.S. Pat. p. 7, m. 3.
38. Wm. Tyldcslcy, a groom of the
Wardrobe of Beds. To be steward of the
lordships or manors of Burneham, Bekcns-
felde and Holmer. Bucks, rice Sir Andrew
lord Windsor, dec., who held the office by
charter of the late abbess and convent of
496
86 HENRY VIII.
1544.
812.
GRANTS IN JUNE, 1544 — cont.
Burneham: with 40s. a year from Easter
34 Hen. VIII. Westm.. 5 June 36 Hen.
VIII. Del. Westm., 11 June.— P.S. Pat.
p. 7, m. 3.
39. Edmund Asshf eld. Grant, in fee,
for 6091. 12s. Id., of the late monastery of
Dorchester, Oxon, and certain lands
(named; there, and the prebend and
rectory of Dorchester in tenure of Roger
I latch man, all which belonged to Dor-
chester mon. and were leased to the said
Edmund, 10 Nov. 28 Hen. VIII., for 21
years. Also grant of the advowson of
Dorchester vicarage and lands specified
in Dorchester (including Overey mill).
Westm., 8 June. 36 Hen. VIII. Del.
Westm., 11 June.— P.S. Pat. p. 1, m. 9.
40. Edward lord Clynton, the King's
servant. To be keeper of the castle and
park and bailiff of the lordship or manor
of Maxstock, Warw. ; with fees from Mich,
last. Westra., 10 June 36 Hen. VIII.
Del. Westm., 11 June.- P.S. Pat. p. 12,
m. 19.
41. Thos. Laton, one . of Queen
Katharine's chaplains. Presentation to
the parish church of Northill, Exeter
dioc., void by death. Westm., 10 June
36 Hen. VIII. Del. Westm., 11 June.—
P.S. Pat. p. 12, m. 19.
42. John lord Russell, K.G., keeper
of the Privy Seal, and Roger Clerke, of
Burton, Dors., yeoman. Grant, in fee
to the said John, for 3051. 16s. 5£d.,
of fields called Goderhill, le Deanes
Busshefeld. Deanes Rydyng. and le
Deanes Fyve acres (boundaries of each
given) and le Pylle, and the wood called
le Deanes Great Wood in Acton. Midd.,
and meadow called le Deanes Fyve
Swathes in Wyllesdon. Midd., all in
tenure of Roger Frende which were
purchased from St. Paul's Cathedral ; the
advowson of the chantry of Bowdon alias
the chantry of John Kelyng founded in
the chapel of St. Mary within the church
of the Apostles Peter and Paul of Moche
Bowdon, Leic. Also grant, in fee to the
said Roger, of the manor or farm or
messuage of Graveston alias Graynston
in Graveston, Dors., and three messuages
(tenants named; in Shepton, Dors., which
belonged to Abbottesbury mon. Westm.,
9 June 36 Hen. VIII. Del. Westm ,
II June.— P.S. Pat. p. 12 m. 32.
43. Sir John Fulford and Humph.
Colles. Grant in fee, for 1.199J. 18s. 3d .,
of the reversion of the manor of Monk-
leigh. Devon, which belonged to
Mountague mon., Soms., and was, by pat.
26 Aug. 32 Henry VIII.. granted to Jas.
Coffyn and Anne his wife, late wife of
Sir George Sentleger for the life of the
said Anne. Also grant of the said manor
of Monkleigh — Mountague ; the manor of
Dunnesford. Devon, the rectory of
Dunnesford, in tenure of John Alford,
and the advowson of Dunnesford vicarage
— Ganonleigh priory ; two tenements in the
parish of St. Laurence in Exeter, in
tenure of Joan Wagott. widow — St. John's
hospital in Exeter ; three tenements
(tenants named; in Bromfyld, Soms. —
Buckland priory ; a horse mill, Ac.
(tenants named) in Rysmore, Soms. —
St. John's hospital, Bridgewater ; lands
in Monkencobleigh, Devon — St. Nicholas
priory, Exeter; and lands in Walworthye,
Devon — -Clyvc ; the manor of Downe,
Devon, a water mill in Downe in tenure
of John Averye, lands there called
Barton, and the advowson of Downe
rectory — Buckfast. And all appurtenances
of the premises in Monkleighe, Parva
Toryngton Dunesford, Downe, Monken-
cobleigh and Exeter, Devon, and in
Bromefeld, Rismore, Brigwater, and
Walworthye, Soms. ; also woods (names
and extents given) in these places.
Westm., 6 June 36 Hen. VIII. Del.
Westm., 11 June.— P.S. Pat. p. 12,
m. 35.
44. John Pen, groom of the Privy
Chamber, and Lucy his wife. Grant, in
tail male to the said John, of the manor
or lordship of Wyng, and lands in Swan-
burn and Magna Brykehill, Bucks (except
the advowson of Wyng rectory) formerly
in possession of the prioress of Pray
beside St. Albans, Herts ; which premises
were granted to the said John alone, in
tail male, by pat. 1 Sept. 23 Hen. VIII.,
now cancelled. Westm., 24 May 36 Hen.
VIII. Del. Westm., 11 June.— P.S. Pat.
p. 21, m. 19.
45. Robert Taverner. Grant, in fee,
for 604Z. 13s., of a messuage in the parish
of St. Thomas Apostle, London, in
tenure of Nich. Spencer — college of Aeon ;
a messuage, &c., in the parish of St.
Dunstan in Fletestrete (between tene-
ments of Simon Ponder on the east and
Earth. Cave on the west, the highway on
the south and an inn called Andrewecrosse
in tenure of Thos. Broke on the north), in
tenure of John Roo — St. John's of Jeru-
salem ; three messuages lying together,
called le Katerine Whele, and a yard in
the parish of St. Botolph without Algate
(boundaries given) in tenure of Wm.
Dyngley, and a great messuage called le
Sterre in the parish of St. Anne within
Aldersgate (boundaries given) in tenure of
Walter Latnbarde — Graces near the Tower;
a tenement, &c., in the parish of St.
Thomas Apostle, in tenure of Wm.
Pytte — college of Aeon a tenement and
wharf in the parish of St. Andrew at
Castelbaynarde, London, and five other
tenements there (position and extent
given) in tenure of Wm. Revell — London
HKNHV VIII.
197
Ch.trttrhoute; a messuage tea. (specified)
in St. Albrins, Herts, formerly held by
John Boy o* and now in tenure of Them.
Maydewell, and a messuage, Ac., in
Hallywell Street there in tenure of —
Wbyte i position given > — St. Albant ; a
messuage, Ac., in the parish of All
Hallows in London Wall, in tenure of
Robt. Mason — llalyir, II ^ncry, Midtl. ; a
messuage in the parish of St. Dunstan in
Flctestreto (boundaries given) in tenure
of John Brownyng and others named —
St. John' i of Jerusalem ; a chief messuage
and lands in Braunoewell, Lino., in tenure
of Robt. Grayne, elk., and other lands
specified there in tenure of Rio. Smyth —
Temple Brewer preceptory and St. John'*
of Jerusalem • a stable and lands specified
within the lordship of Ware. Herts —
Margaret countess of Salisbury, attainted ;
a messuage, <tc., in Tollisbey, Yorks., in
tenure of Thos. Hudson, and rent and
service called "lez booties" due to the
manor of Marten, Yorks., payable by the
said Thos. Hudson, another similar
messuage, &c.. there in tenure of John
Herte and lands in Tollisbye in tenure of
Jas. Blackebourne — Gysborouyhe ; the
manor of Rowston. Line., in tenure of
Mich. Bcche. — Temple Brewyr preceptory
and St. John's of Jerutalem \ a pasture
called Newefelde in Kyrtlyngton, Yorks.,
in tenure of John Wansforde— St. John's
of Jerusalem \ the manor of Moroh&ll in
Kynlett parish, Salop, and rents and
lands (tenants named) in Hempton and
Chelmerahe and in Corley, Salop — Wig-
mort. Westm. 7 (?) June 86 Hen.
VIII. Note of delivery illegible.— P. 8.
(much injured). Pat. p. 22, m. 6 (dated
11 June).
46. Francis earl of Huntingdon, lord
Hastynges, Botreaux and Molens. Livery
of lands as s. and h. of George earl of
Huntingdon, dec. Del. 13 June 86 Henry
VIII.— S.B. (signed by St. John, Hynde
and Rychard Lee). Pat. p. 2. m. 4.
47. Thos. Bortholet, the King's
servant. Grant, in fee. for 212Z. 10*., of
the messuages, d-c.. in the parish of
St. Bride in the suburbs of London,
near the gate of Salisbury Place, in
tenure of Ric. Hide — Itodstowe abbey; and
four messuages (tenants named) in the
parish of St. Margaret Moyses— St. Mary
(traces ; and two messuages in the parish
of St. Bride in Fletestrete. in tenure of
John llulson, scrivener, and John Lyons,
goldsmith — St. John's of Jerusalem.
Westm., 8 June 86 Hen. VUI. Del.
Westm., 13 June — P.S. Pat. p. 12, m.
24.
48. Anthony Aucher. the King's
servant. Grant, in fee, for 8061. 12*. 3$3.,
of the manor of Modynden, Kent, which
belonged to the house or priory of
Modynden. with appurtenances in
Modynden, Plusshenden, Button Valance,
21715
Hedcron, Harden, Booghton Mounte-
chesey, Osprenge and Preston, Kent;
the house and site of the late priory of
Modynden ; lands (names and extents
given) in Modynden. Hedcron and Button
Valance ; a messuage, Ac., in tenure of
Edw. Rye in Osprynge and Preston
juxta Feversham. and a messuage, Ac., in
Vardcn; an<l certain woods (named; in
Modynden — Modynden priory.
Also marsh land in a place called
Wyldemersshe in the parish of Stone
juxta Fevereham, Kent, in tenure of
John Dryland — Fereriham ; and a moiety
of the advowson of Otterden rectory.
Westm., 6 June 86 Hen. VIII. Del.
Westm., 21 June. — P.S. much injured).
Pat. 86 Henry VIII. p. 12 m. 27
(dated Westm.. 13 June).
49. Sir Francis Brian, the King's
servant, and Matth. Coltehirst. Grant
i for Brian's services; in fee to the said
Matthew, of the late priory of Tawnton,
Soms., with its demesne lands (named) in
Taunton, Hull Episcopi, Staplegrove,
Rusheton. Trull, Corff, Pytmyster.
Chirche, Hilfarance, Norton, Kingeston
and Cheddon, Soms. Westm., 12 June,
36 Hen. VUI. Del. Westm., 13 Jane.—
P.S. Pat p. 21, m. 88.
60. John lord Conyers. Livery of
lands as s. and h. of Christopher lord
Conyers, dec. Del. [Westm.], 14 June,
36 Hen. VIH.— S.B. (signed by 8i John.
Hynde and Sewster, slightly injured).
Pat. p. 1, m. 83.
61. Ric. Ratcliff, alias Blewmantell
pursuivant. To be Somerset herald, with
20 mks. a year, from Mich. 34 Hen. VIII. ,
and all advantages enjoyed by Thomas
Treherne, dec. Westm., 26 May, 36
Hen. VIII. Del. Westm., 14 June.—
Pat. p. 21, m. 11.
69. George Heydon and Hugh Stuc-
ley. Grant, in fee. for SOU. 7s., of the
reversion of lands leased by the Crown for
21 years, viz. <1) 22 Oct. 32 Hen.
VIIL. to Sir John Gage, the house,
<tc.. of the late Grey Friars of Lewes,
at 16*. 8<i. rent, and (2) 20 May. 28
Hen. VIII., to Edw. Rogers, the
rectory of Wytherygge, Devon, which
belonged to Cannyngton priory, Soms. , at
11. rent. Also grant of the said Grey Friars
and rectory ; three cottage in Wytherigge,
the advowson of the vicarage there, which
belonged to Cannyngton ; a messuage in
Rollesclyff in the parish of Brodeclyst
alias Brodeelyff, in tenure of Hen. Ger-
mayne, and a messuage called Saltmeade
in the parish of Clyst St. George's. Devon.
in tenure of Thos. Hache. which belonged
to the priory of St. Nicholas, Exeter.
Westm.. 14 June, 36 Hen. VUI. Del.
Westm., 14 June.— P.S. Pot. p. 21,
m. 24.
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812.
GRANTS IN JUNE, 1544 — cont.
53. Thomas Sternolde or Starnolde,
the King's servant. Grant of the interest
which Germain Gardiner, attainted, had
in the manor of Merdon and the warren
of coneys of Wyllersley and of Asheley
and Holgroves, Hants, under leases of
Stephen bp. of Winchester, viz. (1), to
Wm. Totehyll and Germain Gardiner,
14 Nov. 33 Henry VIII. , of Merdon
manor with certain pasture, farm stock
and house furniture (specified) for 90
years ; and (2j to the said Gardiner, 31
March, 33 Hen. VIII., of the said warrens
for 61 years. Westm., 11 June 36
Hen. VIII. Del. Westm., 14 June.—
P.S. Pat. p. 21, in. 27.
54. Sir Bic. Southwell, one of the
General Surveyors. Grant in fee, for
7421. 8s. 10d.,of the manor of Sahara
alias Saham Tony, Norf., the park of
Saham, 60 ac. of land called " le Average
of Parkars " at the end of the said park,
in tenure of Bio. Browne, and the hundred
of Wellonde and Grymshoo, Norf. ; all
which are parcel of the lands of Biohard
late earl of Warwick. Westm., 5 June,
3G Hen. VIII. Del. Westm., 14 June.—
P.S. Pat. p. 21, m. 28.
55. Thos. White and Thos. Bowden,
wheelwrights. To be wheelwrights of the
King's ordnance in the Tower, with a fee
of I2d. a day. Westm., 12 June 36 Hen.
VIII. Del. Westm., 16 June.— P.S.
Pat. p. 21, m. 12.
56. John Dabourne, of Guldeford,
Surr. , clothier. Fiat for his appointment
as keeper of •' le castell gardeyn " in St.
Mary's parish, Guldeford, for 21 years at
6s. 8d. rent and 4d. increase, or more if
any other should (without fraud or ill
will) offer more. Del. Westm., 16 June
36 Hen. VIII. (Signed by Norfolk as
treasurer of England, and subscribed " per
manucaptionem Christoferi Muschamp
de London, gent., Thome Mellershe de
Shalford in com. Surr., yoman.")
57. John Thatcher. Grant, in fee,
for 1801. 15*.. of lands called Brokelandes
in tenure of John Crippes and other lands
in tenure of John Payn in Est Grynstede,
Su§s., parcel of Sholvestrode manor which
the King purchased of John Aske ; the
lordship and manor of Compton, Suss.,
with its appurtenances in Westffyrlese
and Barwyke, Suss. — St. John's of Jeru-
salem; a messuage. &c., at le Birche in
Severnestoke parish, Wore., in tenure of
Thos. Pole and his wife, children and
grandson (named), and a fishing in the
water of Teinde from the Severn to the
outside of Wolverholme pasture, in tenure
of Bobt. Smyth — Malvern priory ; except
the flood gates of the mills of Wyke alias
Powyke and also the water course from
the one side of the Old Weir to the bridge
of Powyke and also the water course and
six feet upon le Newstanke as far as the
gate of Powyke ; the messuage called
Bromehall at Clerkenlepe beside Kymsey.
Wore., in tenure of John Father and
John his son — Tewkesbury man., Glouc.
Also grant, for 14 1Z., of lands called
Southoy, late in tenure of Thos. Thatcher
and now of Thos. Newdigate in Westham
and Pemsey, Suss., which belonged to
Thomas Crumwell earl of Essex,
attainted, and previously to Lewes mon.
Westm., 14 June 36 Hen. VIII. Del.
Westm., 17 June.— P.S. Pat. p. 18, m.
13.
58. Bic. Hall. To be messenger of
the Court of General Surveyors vice John
Sandes, who has for this intent resigned
his patent of 10 Oct. 34 Hen. VIII.
Westm., 2 June 36 Hen. VIII. Del.
Westm., 17 June.— P.S. Pat. p. 21, m.
11.
59. Sir George Broke lord Cobhatn.
To be deputy of Calais, with 100 mks. a
year out of the manors of Marc and Oye
there, and 104Z. a year called " spyall
money '' ; having in his retinue one spear,
two archers and 28 soldiers at the fees
accustomed in the times of Sir Bic. Wyng-
feld, Sir John Peche, Sir Bobt. Wyngfeld,
John lord Barnars, Sir Arthur Plan-
tagenet viscount Lisle or Henry lord
Mautravers, late deputies ; and also 10
additional soldiers in consideration that
no lieutenants are appointed besides him ;
having also the appointment of all
soldiers of Calais who are not of the
retinues of the lieutenant of the castle,
marshal, treasurer, controller, porter or
undermarshal, and authority to issue
safeconducts, &c. Also grant, in aug-
mentation of the fee previous to the time
of lord Mautravers, of an annuity of 200Z.
Fees to be payable half-yearly on 6 Oct.
and 6 April. Del Westm., 17 June 36
Hen. VIU.— S B. Pat. p. 25, m. 32.
60. Sir John Gresham and Thos.
Boo, of London, merchant tailor. Grant,
in fee, for 3911. 2s. Qd., of the reversion
and rent reserved on a Crown lease, 14
April, 32 Hen. VIII., to Bic. Wooden, of
Warlingham, Surr., and John Carter, of
London, vintner, of the rectory of War-
lingham and chapel of Chelsham, and the
manor or lordship of Warlingham, except
the advowson of the vicarage of Warling-
ham, for 21 years, at 201. 5s. 4rf. rent. Also
grant of all the premises (including the
advowson) a messuage, &c., in tenure of
Bic. Wooden in Warlyngham, and a wood
(20 ac.) called Gottys Wood in Warlyng-
ham and Chelsham — Bermondsey mon.
St. James's, 3 June 36 Hen. VIII. Del.
Westm., 18 June.— P.S.
36 HKNKY VIII.
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i.-ii.
61. William Harvye, aliat Hampnes,
the King's servant. To be Blewmantell
pursuivant, with 101. a year from [the
feast of Annunciation] 34 Hen. VIII.
Westm Del. \Vestm
— P.S. (addretud to Lord Chancellor
H'riotheilty. a fragment). Pat. 86
Hen rill. p. 21. m. 1C (dated 18 June .
62. Sir John lord Russell, the King's
Councillor, John Smyth and John Clavell.
Grant of the next advowson of a canonry
and prebend in King Henry the Eight's
College, Oxford. Westra., 18 June 36
Hen. VIII. Del. Westm., 19 June.—
P.8. Pat.p 12, m. 19.
63. Stephen Bekyngham, of London,
grocer. Grant in fee, for 458Z. 6». 8d.. of
messuages, Ac., in the parishes of St.
Saviour and St. Mary Magdalen. Ovcrey,
Southwarke (16 tenants named — St.
M,in/ Overey; and a messuage in the
parish of St. Michael at Bassinghawe,
London, in tenure of Humph. Pakyng-
ton, — Hah/irell mon. Westm., 12 June
36 Hen. VIII. Del. Westm., 19 June.—
P.8. Pot. p. 21, m. 12.
64. John Browne. To be surveyor
of the mint and coinage within the
Tower of London, with 40 mks. a year
from the feast of Annunciation last.
Westm., 18 May, 36 Hen. VIII. Del.
Westm., 19 June.— P.S. Pat. p. 21. m. 16
(dated 9 June .
66. John Videe. cutler, a native of
the French king's dominions. Warrant
for his denization. [Pat. 36 Hen. VIII.
p. 3, m. 37.] Also for that of Robt.
Demanye. native of Paris. Del. Westm.,
27 Feb., 34 Hen. VIII.— S.B. (bearing
memorandum that the letters patent of
John Videe bear date at Westm., 20 June.
36 Hen. VIII.)
66. Thos. Babington and John Hyde.
Grant, in fee, for G03J. 10*. 6d.. of the
grange, farm or tenement called Howton
Graunge in Howton, Line., and a house
and croft opposite that grange in tenure
of Thos. Burghe — Humbenton ; a mes-
suage with a tower annexed to it and a
garden on its western side late in tenure
of Barth. Westby, baron of the Exchequer,
and Agnes his wife, and a moiety of a
little house on the eastern side of the said
messuage in tenure of John Hyde and
Nic. Walwyn, in the parish of St.
Sepulchre without' Newgate, London,
parcel of the churchyard of the late
Charterhoute near London ; a messuage in
Meyre within the parish of Rowthorn
aliat Roflethorn. Ghosh., in tenure of
Gawin Leghe and Margaret his wife —
Norton abbey; rent of SI. out of Albery
manor. Herts — Auheridge college, Bucki ;
the advowson of the parish church of
Albury aforesaid — Myitenden mon.. Bveki;
the rectory and the advowson of the
vicarage of Marneham, Notts, with all
appurtenances of the rectory in tenure of
Andrew Nowell— Kyle preeeptory Line.,
and St. John'* of Jerutalem ; a chief
messuage in tenure of Thos. Babington in
tt'igwall in the p:iriah < f Workeswortb.
Derb., a rent of 15*. to the Duchy of Lan-
•aster out of the same chief m^wuage. a
. messuage in tenure of Ant. Bating*
ion in Lutchurche within the parish of
St. Peter in Derby, and tithes within the
lordship of Tanesley and Whetcrof t, parcel
of the rectory of Cruche, Derb., late in
tenure of Ant. Babington and now of the
said Thomas Babington— Derley.
Also grant, for 58J. 13*. 4d., of a
messuage called le Hasyling House in
Foxlawe, Derb.. a hill or pasture called le
Great Cly IT. afield called \ViIkyngfeld and
lands called Speyre Acres Lees, in Har-
tington, Derb., which belonged to Francis
viscount Lovell, attainted, in tenure of
Adam Eyre ; a messuage in Okefford in
Marsshwodd Haleaiuu Marsshwodd Vale,
Dors, .which Ph. Butte held, for life, in the
year 14 Ric. II., from Thos. Hamysham.
elk., who was convicted of felony on
Saturday after the Nativity of St. Mary
in that year ; lands called le Kyngesfelde
in Sandryge, Herts, in the King's bands
through the transgression of the late abbot
of St. Albans in acquiring them from Win
Totenhoe without licence ; a tenement in
U'altam, Line., which John Woltam,
elk., dec., granted to \Vm. Vyncent of
Wai tain and others to the use of Peter
Overton. chaplain of the chantry there,
contrary to tho Statute, in tenure of Chr.
Smythe. Westm.. 18 June 36 Hen. VIII.
Del. Westm., 20 June.— P.S. Pat. p. 12,
m.5.
67. Ralph Farfaxe, elk., vicar of
Croft, Lino. Licence of non-residence.
St James's, 18 June 36 Hen. VIII. D,-l.
Westm., 20 June.— P.S. Pat. p. 12, m. 19.
68. George Dakyns. Lease of 10 ac.
of land called le Peeke in the lordship of
Settryngton, Yorks., which belonged to
Sir Fras. Bigod. attainted : for 21 years.
Del. Westm., 20 June. — S.B. (Signed by
Dauncc, Southwell and Moyle). Pat. p.
12, m. 20.
69. Morgan Portreve, Hugh Croke
and John Erbere. Lease of 50 ac. of
demesne land called Orcharlond and
5 ac. of meadow within the lordship of
Bovyarton, co. Glamorgan. which belonged
to Jasper duke of Bedford ; for 21 years.
Del. Westm , 20 June, 36 Hen. VIII.—
S.B. (riyned by Dauncc. Southwell and
Moyle. Pat. p. 12, m. 20.
70. Thomas Fletewood. To be auditor
of Crown lands in cos. Chester and Flynt ;
with profits as enjoyed by Wm. Bedell,
Hen. Parker, Ric. Hawkyns and Ric.
N'orleigh. dec. Dated 17 June. 36
Hen. VIII. Del. Westm.. 20 June.- PA
Pat. p. 12, m. 20.
500
36 HENRY VIII.
1544.
812.
GRANTS IN JUNE, 1544 — cont.
71. John Hippesley of Sony Eston
Major, and Wm. How-swell, of Donkerton,
Boms. Grant, in fee to the said John,
for 5571. 3«. 4d.. of the manor of Stony (tic )
Eston Major, Sonis., lands (specified and
tenants named) in Horewood in Wyncal-
ton parish, Soms., Southbrewham, and
Bickewike in Brewton parish — Brewton.
And grant, in fee to the said Wm., of
lands (specified and tenants named) in
Compton Dando (including the chief
messuage and grange of Compton Dando),
Soms., and the rectory and the advowson
of the parish church of Lytelton— Keyn-
sham, Westm., 5 June, 36 Hen. VIII. Del.
Westm., 20 June.— P.S. Pat. p. 18,
m. 18.
72. Sir Ant. Kyngeston, the King's
servant. Grant, in fee 'for his services),
of the messuage called Chartesey House
in the parish of St. Peter beside Paulys
Wharfe, London, and all other messuages
there in tenure of Nic. Pygot, wood
merchant (lignarius), which belonged to
Bustleham alias Bysham mon., Berks.,
and previously to Chertesey mon., Surr.
Westm., 16 June, 36 Hen. VIII. Del.
Westm., 20 June.— P.S. Pat. p. 21, m. 17.
73. Edmund Atkynson, whom the
King names Hammes pursuivant. Fee
of 8d. st. a day for his exercise of that
office, from 6 April, 34 Hen. VIII.
Westm., 26 May, 36 Hen. VIII. Del.
Westm., 20 June.— P.S. Pat. p. 23, m. 9.
74. John Banaster, the King's ser-
vant, and Wm. Metcalf, of London.
Grant, in fee, for 147J. 13s. 4d. paid by
Banaster, of a messuage called Bere Parke
and two other messuages and a cottage in
tenure of Eliz. Metcalf , widow of Roger
Metcalf, dec., in Bereparke and Kyrperby
in Askerth parish, Yorks. . and a messuage
in Kyrperby in tenure of Reginald Bowes
and formerly in that of — Garnett's wife
— Marrik priory ; a messuage in Ulcotes,
Yorks., in tenure of Arthur Redman and
another late in that of John Redman —
Fountance ; and woods called Estwood and
Stubby Grove (10 ac.) in Bereparke and
Kyrperby.
Also grant of the house, &c., of the late
Grey Friars in Rychemonde, Yorks. , and
lands (specified) in Rychemond in tenure
of Ralph Gower, which belonged to the
said Grey Friars. Del. Westm., 20 June
36 Hen. VIII.- S.B. (Signed: Thorns
Westm.: Will'm Petre : John Bakere :
Robert Sowthwell : Edward North' :
Thomas Moyle: William Seintjohn.
Bycharde Ryche : Ric. Southwell : N.
Bacon : ex. per me Ric'm Duke). Pat. p.
28, m. 22.
75. Wm. Hill, elk. Presentation to
the pariah church of Edgemonde, Co. et
Lien, dioo. Westm., 17 June 86 Hen.
VIII. Del. Westm.,2lJune.— P.S. Pat.
p. 3, m. 25.
76. The Royal college of St. Mary and
St. Nicholas, Cambridge. Grant, in frank
almoign, for 383J. 5s. (paid by George bp.
of Chichester, the provost, and the
scholars of the said College) of the manor
of Barton, Carnb., the messuage, <fec., called
the Priours Houlde in Barton, leased to
Wm. Aylmer, and lands (specified) in
Whitewell and Barton, in tenures of Ric.
Levechilde and Thos. Wendie — Barne-
well priory the rectory and the advowson
of the vicarage of Barton aforesaid —
Merton priory, Surr. Also grant of
exemption from paying first-fruits.
Webtm., 18 June 36 Hen. VIII. Del.
Westm., 21 June.— P.S. Pat. p. 9, m. 9.
77. Sir John Baker, chancellor of
First-Fruits and Tenths, Sir Robert South-
well, master of the Rolls, Sir Edward
Northe, chancellor of Augmentations, and
Sir Thomas Moyle, one of the General
Surveyors. Authority to sell crown lands,
lead, prizes taken from enemies, leases,
manumissions of bondmen, wardships
and marriages ; under specified con-
ditions. This on the resumption of pat.
1 March 35 Hen. VIII. granting similar
authority to Sir Wm. Pawlett lord St.
John. Sir Thomas lord Wryothosley, Sir
Ric. Riche. chancellor of Augmentations,
and Sir Ric. Southwell, one of the General
Surveyors. [The preamble is the same as
that to the grant of 1st March.] Westm.,
22 June, 36 Hen. VIII. Del. Westm.,
22 June. — S.B. (countersigned Thomas
Wriothesley, Cancel., Rychard Ryche,
Robert Sowthwell, Edward Northe). Pat.
p. 21, m. 2d. In English.
78. Wm. Stokley. Grant, in fee, for
207Z. 10s., of six messuages (tenants
named) in Friday Strete, London —
Motley, Bucks. Westm., 16 June, 36 Hen.
VIII. Del. Westm., 23 June. — P.S.
Pat. p. 21, m. 22.
79. Nic. Bacon, solicitor of the Aug-
mentations, Wm. Breton and Hen.
Asshfeld. Grant, in free socage, for
1,3142. 18s. 8d. paid by Bacon, of mes-
suages, shops, &c.. in London, viz., in the
parishes of St. Clement and St. Leonard
in Eastchepe in tenure of Robt. Johnson ;
upon the southern side of the corner of
Estchepe in the parish of St. Leonard in
Eastcheape in tenure of Robt. Alford ; in
the parish of St. Martin Orgar in tenure
of John (or Robt.) Nasshe ; in the parish
of St. Mary Bothawe in tenure of John
Curteys and Thos. Huntlowe ; in Red-
crosstreate within the parish of St. Giles
Crepulgate in tenure of Wm. Hunte ; in
the parish of St. Peter in Cornehill in
tenure of George Idle, John Preste. John
Johnson, Thos. Johnson, Thos. Fenne,
Hen. Typper, Thos. Wayte, and Ric.
Hodge ; in the parish of St. Clement,
Eastcheape in tenure of John Hoke; in
86 HENRY VIII.
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1544.
the pariah of St Mary Abchurche In
tenure of Hie. Harding ; in the parish of
St. Mary Bothawe in tenure of Robt.
Monryoe ; in the parish of St. John Wal-
brooke in tenure of John Davy ; in the
pariah of St. Mary de Arcubut in tenure
of Agnes Sawking and Win. Walker;
" the sign of the Cocke." in Woodstreate
and the alley called Cocko Alley, in tenure
of ThoH. 1'ycket. the " Doggeg Hedd in
the Potte " and " the Catt and FyJdell."
near Cheape Crowe, in tenure of Ant.
Neale, and a messuage in tenure of Itic.
Malery, in the pariah of St. Peter in
Woodatreate ; " the White liamping
Lyon," in the parish of St. Vedast, in
tenure of John Cokeborne ; messuages in
the parish of St. Michael of Querne in
tenure of John Lydiate (in Westcheape*
and Thos. Warner ; in the parish of St.
Margaret Moyses in Fryday Streate in
tenure of Kobt. Halley ; in the parish of
St. Nicholas in Oldefissho Streate in
tenure of Marg. Longe ; in Thamyatreate
in the pariah uf St. Mary Somerset in
tenure of Thos. Barbour ; in the parish of
St. Olave near Crcpulgate in tenure of
Joan Browne, Hugh Cloyn, Eliz. Harbard,
Win. Cranewey, Matt)). Warde, Wm.
Orey, Herman LoufI and Joan Grene ; in
the pariah of All Hallows near London
Wall in tenure of Patriarch White ; in
the pariah of St. Botolph without
Busshoppesgate in tenure of Matth.
Mawr, Win. Sentill, George Hollond,
Chr. Payn, Wm. Galamor. Jane Skynner,
Wm. Beverley. John Bowseley (" the
Gonne Powder House "), Gerarde Churche,
Clement Hopper, Ric. Garnet. John John-
son, Wm. Gurley ("le Harpe"). and of
John Notbrouno and seventeen others
named ; in the parish of St. Botolph
without Algate in tenure of Thos. Casse ;
" the Crown " and " the Crown Rentes "
in the pariah of St. Leonard Shored iche
in tenure of Wm. Sherlande; in St.
Andrew's Holborne in tenure of John
Marhamc ; in the parish of St. Sepulchre
without Newgate in tenure of Kobt.
Halley; and "a gatehouse" in the parish
of St. Giles without Crepulgate in tenure
of Rio. Pickering. All which premises
belonged to the late priory or new hospital
of St. Mary without Bishopsgate. \Vestrn.,
21 June 36 Hen. VIII. Del. Westm ,
23 June.— P.S. (tlightly injured . Pat.
m. 3.
80. St. Bartholomew's hospital. Re-
construction of the late hospital of St.
Bartholomew the Little in WesUmythfeld
beside London, reformed of its abuses, to
administer solace to prisoners, shelter to
the poor, visitation to the sick, food to the
hungry, drink to the thirsty, clothing to
the naked and burial to the dead, to be
the hospital of a master and four chap-
lains, vis., a vice-master, curate, hospitaler
and visitor of prisoners at Newgate (to
which offices respectively are appointed
Wm. Turgec, 8.T.B., King's chaplain.
Thoe. Hikkeyn. Robt. Harping, John
Arley and Ralph Cooke). to be called the
master and chaplains of the hospital of
St. Bartholomew in WesUuiythfeld beside
London.
Also grant to the said master and
chaplains of the site and buildings of the
said late hospital as they were under
John Breerton. LI. J>. the last master.
Westm., 22 June 36 Hen. VIII. Del.
Westm.. 23 June.— P.S. Pat. p. 24, m. 1.
81. The master and scholars of the
hall or college called Clarehall in the
University of Cambridge. Grant, in fee,
for Ull , of the rectory and church of
Everton aliai Evercaden and Tetworth.
Hunts, with appurtenances in cos. Hunts
and Camb.. lands in tenure of Robt.
Hatley in Everton and the advowson of
the vicarage of Everton. — St. heot'i
priory. Westm., 19 June 36 Hen. VIII.
Del. Westm., 23 June.— P.S. Pal. p. 24,
m. 1.
82. Sir Fras. Bryan and Edward
Elryngton, the King's servant. Grant of
the otlice of chief butler of England with
the usual profits and 50 mks. a year, and
also an annuity of 100 mks. a year. This
on surrender of pat. of 18 Oct. 27 Hen.
VIII. granting the same to Sir Fras.
Bryan alone in reversion after John lord
Hussey, since deceased, who held by pat.
of 1 June 13 Hen. VIII Westm.. 20 June
36 Hen. VIII. Del. Wt-atm., 23 June.—
PJ3. Pat. p. 26, m. 84.
83. Wm. Berners or Earners, the
's servant Grant, in fee, for 6291.
19*. 2«/., of the grange. Ac., called Barton
Grange, in Cirencester pariah, Glouc.,
and lands there called Comedos aliat
Cornea aliat Quernes. a meadow called
also the first vesture of
C5 ac. of meadow in Russhey mede, Est-
mede and Southmede in Latton and Esie,
Wilt*, reserved upon a grant of these
meads to Sir Ant. Hungerford, with the
work of the customary tenants of the
manors of Latton and Eaie thereupon —
Cirencftttr. Also binds called Hiloote,
More Plottes. and Cotewell in Wething-
don parish, Glouc., and a wood (45 ac.)
there called Hall Wood — ll'inchecombe.
Westm , 20 June 36 Hen. VIII. Del.
Westm., 23 June.— P.S. (injured).
84. Rochester cathedral. Grant, in
frank almoign, to the dean and chapter,
of the rectory and the advowson of the
vicarage of Shorne, Kent — Dtrmondtey,
.Surr. Dated 20 June 36 Hen. VIII. Del.
Westm., 23 June.— P.S.
85. Hen. Plesington, the King's ser-
vant. Lease of two water mills beside
Warwick castle called Castell Mylles, and
fishings, Ac. (specified i. for 21 years from
the expiration of a 21 years' lease. 14 Feb.
502
36 HENRY VIII.
1544.
812.
GRANTS IN JUNE, 1544 — cont.
20 Hen. VIII., to John Hales, one of the
barons of the Exchequer. Westm.,
20 June 36 Hen. VIII. Del. Westm ,
24 June.— P.S. Pat. p. 21, m. 16 (dated
4 June).
86. Sir Thomas lord Wriothesley,
chancellor of England, Charles duke of
Suffolk, great master of the Household,
and Sir Wm. Paget, one of the King's
prime secretaries. Commission to treat
with Matthew earl of Lyvenax touching
the realm of Scotland and the marriage
between him and the King's niece
M argaret, daughter of the late Queen of
Scotland. — S.B. (subscribed " De dat.
Westm. xxvjto Junii anno xxxvjto "). Pat.
p. 8, m. 1. Rymer, XV. 28.
87. Sir Thomas lord Wriothesley,
chancellor, Thomas abp. of Canterbury,
Edward earl of Hertford, High Chamber-
lain, Thomas bp. of Westminster, Wm.
Peter, one of the Chief Secretaries.
(blank), keeper of the great seal of the
Duchy of Lancaster in the absence of Sir
John Gage, chancellor of that Duchy, and
Sir Edw. Northe, chancellor of the Aug-
mentations. Commission (as the King,
who is about to pass the seas on his
intended voyage into France, has no
leisure) to Canterbury, Hertford, West-
minster and Petre, or any two of them,
to sign the bills made under pat. 22
June. 36 Hen. VIII., to Sir John Baker,
Sir Robert Southwell, Sir Edw. Northe
and Sir Thos. Moyle for sale of Crown
lands, &c., and also the bills made under
a similar patent of 1 March 35 Hen. VIII.
to lord Seynt John, lord Wriothesley, Sir
Eic. Riche, and Sir Ric. Southwell, viz. : —
Bills of John Gates and Thos.
Thoroughgood for 1.263Z. 10s. 4d., Wm.
Forthe alias Forde for 5011. 12s. 4rf.,
Thos. Norton, grocer of London, for 1861. ,
John Lambert for 388Z., Sir Wm. Denham
for 2001., Ric. Bowie, barber surgeon, and
John Howe, grocer, for 280Z. 2s. Sd., Sir
Roger Cholmeley and Dame Christian his
wife for 3231. 15s. 4d., Ric. Bucklande,
merchant tailor, and Mary his wife for
6761. 8s. 9i?d., Thos. Argall and Marg. his
wife for 4331., Sir John lord Russell and
Jas. Bysse of Stoke Mychell, Soms., cloth-
maker, for 1351., Giles Gore for 51) II.
]5s.ld , John Banaster and Wm. Metcalf
f or 1 47Z . J 3s. 4d. . James Boyle of Hereford
for 83Z. 12s., John Grymesditche for22GZ.,
Ric. Dysney of Norton Dysney, Lino.,
and Wm. Rigges of Clerkenwell, Midd
for 1.012Z. 20d., John Barwyke of Eston,
W ilts, for 354Z. 4*. 4d.. Aleyn BeUingeham
of Helsington, Weshnld., for 137Z. 10s.
John Bassett for 327Z. 16s. 6d., Thos.'
Broke, merchant tailor, and John Wil-
liams for 362Z. 8s. 9d., Jas. Hawe for
25 1Z. 3s. 4rf., Paul Wythypolle, merchant
tailor, and Edm. Wythypoll for 1 381Z.
16</., John Malte for 1.824Z. 16s. 4d.
Robt. Swyfte and Wm. Swyfte for 532Z.
17s. 6d., Dorothy Dayrell, wife to Paul
Dayrell of Lillingston Dayrell, and George
Tresham for 387Z. 18s. 8d.. Fras. Jobson
and Eliz. his wife, Andrew Dudley, Robt.
Henneage and Ric. Duke for 670Z. 2s. 7cZ.,
Edm. Walter, a clerk of the Petty Bag,
for 3301. 6s. 8d., Sir Mich. Dormer,
Kellam Tbrogmarton nnd Hen. Avetson
for 670Z. 13s. 8d., Wm. earl of Essex,
James Rokeby, Wm. Ibgrave, John Cokk,
Edw. Rogers and Edw. Burye for l,51iz!
Provided that these bills are first signed
by three of the commissioners named in
the said commission of 1 March 35 Hen
VIII.
Also, commission to sign bills of sales
subscribed by the chancellor and two
others of the council of the Court of
Augmentations.
Also, whereas the following bills made
under the said pat. of 1 March, 35 Hen.
VIII. have passed the Stamp but are not
yet sued forth under the Great Seal, viz.,
bills of John Warner, elk., for 200Z.
8s. 2£d., Thos. Royell, yeoman, for 146Z.
5s. 10d., Ambrose Germyn for 247Z. 5s. 8d.,
Raffe Fane for 346Z. 13s., Sir Wm. Berkley
for 340Z. 10s. 10d., John Maynard and
Wm. Breton for 1551. 4s. 3d., John
Whyte for 635Z. 9s. 2d., Ric. Carter and
Thos. Palmer for 271 Z. Is., Mary Yate,
widow, and John Yate for 1.048Z. 14s. Id.,
Edm. Powell for 221Z. 12s. 11J*., Ric.
Bucklande and Humph. Copleston for
558Z. 14s. lO^d., Wm. Ramesden for
1,0331. 5s., John Beamounte for 1.040Z.
4s. 2d., John Mydwynter of Exeter for
111Z., Sir Wm. Musgrave for 545Z. 8s.,
Wm. Stumpe for 1,517Z. 15s. 2.\d., Ric.
Andrewes of Hayles, Glouc., and John
Howe for 1.094Z. 3s. 2d. ; these, so stamped
and subscribed, shall be passed under the
Great Seal without further warrant. And
a similar bill of Thos.Burgoyn for 1.029Z.
2s. Id. and a lease of John Lyons for 18Z.
shall be passed under the seals of the
Duchy of Lancaster and Court of Aug-
mentations respectively.
Also commission to the said lord
Chancellor and clerks of Chancery, the
Chancellor of , Augmentations and
(blank), keepesof the seal of the Duchy
of Lancaster in the Chancellor's absence,
and the clerks of these Courts, to pass such
bills. Del. Westm., 26 June 36 Hen.
VIII. — S.B. (countersigned by Wriothesley,
Riche, Sir Robt. Southwell and Sir Edw.
Northe). Pat. p. 21, m. 3d. In English.
88. Philip Bold. Grant, in socage,
for 184Z. 6s. 8d., of a messuage in the
parish of St. Michael in Cornhill, London,
which belonged to the late college of
Seynt Thomas of Acres and was lately in
tenure of the 60 priests there, and an
adjoining messuage in tenure of Thos.
86 HENRY Mil
508
1541.
Carter, and other messuage*, Ac., in the
same pariah in tenure of Roger Porter,
upholster (formerly of John Muyden-
hed i and Thos. Ducke ; all which belonged
to the said college. Westm., 21 June,
86 Hen. VIII. Del. Westm., 20 June.—
P.8. Pat. p. 21. m. 14.
89. Thos. Dyer, one of the King's
gentlemen sewers. Ratification of a
Crown lease to him, 22 Feb. 31 Hen . VI 1 1 .,
for 21 years, with a further lease to him
for 40 years from A.D. 1560, of the chief
messuage or mansion of the manor of
Weston, Soms., two closes there and the
rectory of Western with appurtenances in
Mydelaowey and Otherey — Glattonbury
mon. Westm.. 1 June, 36 Hen. VIII.
Del. Westm., 26 June.— P.S. Pat. p. 22,
m. 1.
00. Sir Roger Cholmeley, serjeant-at-
law and recorder of London. Exemption
from serving on juries or taking office as
sheriff, Ac. Westm., 22 June 3G Hen.
VIII. Del. Westm.. 27 June.— P.8.
Pat. p 21, m. 16.
01. John Hawkyns. Lease of the
site of the manor of Pembridge, Heref.,
parcel of the earldom of March, with a
grain mill therein called the Kinges Mill,
the herbage and pannage of Pembridge
park, late in tenure of Rio. Hawkyns. dec.,
and a meadow called Fisshemannys
Medowe within the liberty of the town
of Ruthland, in co. Flint ; for 21 years.
Westm., 25 June, 36 Hen. VIII. Del.
Wcstm.,27June.— P.S. Pat. p. 21, m. 17.
02. Hugh Eglenby alia* Egleby. late
controller of the coinage and mint in the
Tower. Annuity of '201., upon his renun-
ciation of the said office ; from the feast of
Annunciation last. Westm., 21 May, 86
Hen. VIII. Del. Westm., 27 June. - P.S.
Pat. p. 22, m. 2.
03. Tbos. Do wee. Li very of lands as
s. and h. of Rio. Dowce or Dowcye, dec.
Del. Westm., 28 June, 36 Hen. VIII.—
S.B. (Signed by St. John, Hynde and
Sewester.) Pat. p. 2. m. 8.
94. Sir William Barkeley, the King's
servant. Grant, in fee, for 3102. lOi.
10d., of the chief messuage and site of the
manor or preceptory of Holy Trinity of
Beverley. Torks., with certain closes, etc.
(names and extents given) in Beverley —
St. John't of Jerutaltm; the chief
messuage or tenement in Northynton,
Hants — Chriitchurch, Ticynham ; with
600 ac. of pasture called Northclose in
Northynton. and a dovecot there, which
were in the prior's own occupation, and
other lands (specified' in Northinton.
tenant John Tucker, and in Avon and
Rypplcy. Hants, tenant Hen. Colles—
Chrittchurch, Tvynham ; rents and ser-
vice from lands in Donkton allot Dunck-
ton aliat Dukton, and Yevelton, Hants,
which belonged to Margaret countess of
Salisbury, attainted ; the manor of Ben-
stede in the Isle of Wight, which belonged
to the said countess ; lands in Frannsham
Parva, Norf., late in tenure of Robt.
Hogur and afterwards of Fras. Bed ing-
felde - Hemfitun priory ; and all appur-
tenances of the premises in Beverlaye.
Northinton. Avon and Appley (tic),
Milforde, Hordell, Donkton aliat Dunck-
ton Yevelton, Bensted and Fraunsham.
[Westm ] 26 June, 36 Hen. VIII. Del.
Weatra., 28 June.— P.S. (injured.) Pat.
p. 25, m. 88.
05. Thos. Byrkhed, S.T.B. Presen-
tation to the rectory of Brednesshe,
Exeter dioc , void by the death of Thos.
Brerewood. Westm., 26 June, 36 Hen.
VIII. Del. Westm., 28 June.— P.S. Pat.
p. 27, m. 47.
06. Nicholas Brigham. To be a
teller of the Receipt of the Exchequer, in
reversion after Ric. Warner, who now
holds office by pat. 24 July, 32 Hen. VIII.
Westm., 26 June, 36 Hen. VIII. Del.
Westm., 29 June.— P.S. Pat. p. 19, m. 25.
07. Edmund Pygeon. To be clerk of
the wardrobe of Robes and clerk of the
wardrobe of Beds, in reversion after Nic.
Bristow.to whom these offices were granted
by pat. 10 Jan. 32 Hen. VIII., upon
surrender of pat. 5 J'ec. 29 Hen. VIII.
granting them to James Joskyn. Westin.,
26 June, 3ti Hen. VIII. lid. Westm..
29 June. P.S. Pat. p. 21, m. 13. (dated
9 June).
08. James Nedeham, clerk and sur-
veyor of the King's work* To be general
receiver of the lands in Yorkshire for-
feited by the attainder of Adam abbot of
Jervaulx. Win. prior of Brydlyngton, Sir
Thomas lord Darcy, Sir John Buhner, Sir
Robert Constable. Sir Stephen Hamerton,
Sir Francis Bygod, and John Wyvell or
of any other ; the office being now in the
King s hands by the forfeiture of Tristram
Tesshe. Westm., 27 June, 3ti Hen. VIII.
Del. Westm., 29 June.— P.S. Pat. p. 21,
m. 20.
00. Anthony Carsidoni, the King's
servant. Grant, in fee. of tenements in
Marcelane in* the parish of All Hallows
Staynyng which were, by pat. 20 Aug.
8 Hen. VIII.. granted in survivorship to
Wm. Crane, a gentleman of the Chapel,
and Thos. Cremonr or Cromer, draper,
now deceased; in reversion after th«
Crane. Westm., 26 June, 36 Hen. VIII.
Del. Wwtm., 29 June.— P.S. Pat. p. 21,
m. 44.
100. Wm. Courtemyll, elk. Presen-
tation to the rectory of St. Leonard of
Hartley Mawdite. Winton dioc., void by
death. Del. Westm., 29 June. 36 Hen.
VIU.-S.B. Pal. p. 21. m. 46.
504
86 HENEY VIII.
1544.
812.
GRANTS IN JUNE, 1544 — cont.
101. The city of Bath. Licence to
the mayor and citizens to hold an annual
fair on the eve of the Purification of St.
Mary, viz., 1 Feb., and the six days
following. Westm., 28 June, 36 Hen.
VIII. Del. Westm., 29 June.— P.S Pat.
p.22,m. I.
102. Edm. More, Thos. Trevayle
alias Trayforde and Thos. Barons aliat
Baruns, of Kingston upon Thames and
London, yeomen. Pardon for poaching
rabbits and deer in the park of Hampton
Court. Westm.. 26 June, 36 Hen. VIII.
Del. Westm., 29 June.— P.S. Pat. p. 25,
m. 33.
103. Nich. Bristowe, the King's ser-
vant. To be clerk of the Jewels vice Sir
John Williams, who has surrendered his
pat. of 8 May, 22 Hen. VIII. . granting him
the reversion of the office after Sir Thos.
Wyat, now dec., who held it by pat.
21 Oct 16 Hen. VIII. Westm., 26 June,
36 Hen. VIII. Del. Westm., 29 June.—
P.S. Pat. p. 27. m. 47 (cancelled at
surrendered 26 June 4 Eliz.).
104. Ric. Malett. Warrant for livery
of lands, as brother and heir of Thos.
Malet, who died 30 Nov. 32 Hen. VIII..
seised of two parts of the manor of
Northwroxale, Wilts, of the yearly value
of 101. Dated 28 June, 36 Hen. VIII.
Del. Westm., 29 June. (Signed by Hynde
and Semester.)
105. Henry Holbeche, late bp. suff-
ragan of Bristol and now bp. elect of
Rochester. Custody of the temporalities
of Rochester in the King's hands by the
translation of Nicholas Hethe, last bishop.
Westm., 27 June. 36 Hen. VIII. Del.
Westm., 30 Jane.— P.S. Pat. p. 2, m. 8.
Rymer, XV. 32.
106. Bishopric of Rochester. Warrant
for restitution of temporalities to Henry
Holbeche, late bp. suffragan of Bristoll,
who has been duly elected bishop and has
done homage and compounded. Westm.,
27 June. 36 Hen. VIII. Del. Westm.,
30 June.— P.S.
ii. Restitution, in pursuance of the
above, of temporalities in cos. Kent, Suff.,
Camb., Ntht. and Surr. Westm.. 30
June. Pat. p. 2, m. 23. Rymer, XV. 32.
107. William earl of Essex, the
King's Councillor. Jas. Rokeby, Wm.
Ibgrave, John Cokke, Edw. Rogers and
Edw. Bury. Grant, in fee, for 1,409J.
11*. 2%d., of messuages, &c., in tenure of
Thos. Hemesley and seven others (named
in Slemyngforth in Rippon parish, and
llkeley, Yorks., and woods of 60 ac. called
How Hill Coppes and Slemyngforthe
Coppes there — Fountains ; the house,
ic., of the late Grey Friars in Pilgryme-
ttrete in Newcastle upon Tyne ; two farm
places, dc., in tenure of Robt. Savage and
John Palmer in Westbroughton, Derb.
and Staff.,' — Tutbury priory ; the manor
of Sarrett, Herts, the advowson of Sarrett
rectory and a pension of 2s. out of that
rectory— St. A Ibans ; 5 ac. of wood and
land in tenure of Thos. Parrett in Hoddis-
don and Amwell, Herts — Barmondscy
Surr. ; the house, &c., of the late mon. of
Bucklande, Soms.. with lands (named) in
tenure of the said Edw. Rogers in Buck-
land alias Buckland Sororum, and woods
there called Ryden Coppies and Wynsell
Wood (10 ac/) , and the rectory and church
or chapel of Mighelchurche, Soms.—
Buckland ; a messuage &c. (boundaries
given) in the parish of St. Botulph with-
out Aldersgate, London, in terure of
Wm. Henmershe — St. Bartholomew's ;
two messuages, &c. (boundaries given), in
tenure of Maurice Denya in St. John's
Street in the parish of Clarkenwell, Midd.,
and of Thos. Chicheley in St. John's
Street in the parishes of St. Sepulchre
without Newgate and Clarkenwell — St.
John's of Jerusalem ; a messuage formerly
in tenure of John Taylor, grocer, and now
of Wm. Heywood, baker, in the parish of
St. Sepulchre without Newegate — St. Bar-
tholomew's.
Also grant for 416Z. 10s. of a messuage
in tenure of John Reynolde in Farleigh,
Wilts, and lands leased with it in Far-
leigh and Rowleigh, Wilts, and lands in
tenure of Thos. Bayly in Farleigh and
Wingfeld and of David Tukker in Row-
leigh— Wa her lord Hungerford . attainted ;
this in reversion after Robert Throckmer-
ton and Elizabeth his wife, late wife of the
said lord Hungerford, who hold them for
the lif etim e of the said Elizabeth . Also the
park called Rayleigh Parke , now disparked,
in Rayleigh and Estwood, Essex. Del.
Westm., 30 June. 36 Hen. VIII.— S.B.
(signed by St. John, Ryche. Sir Ric.
Southwell. Bacon and Ric. Duke). Pat.
p. 2, m. 13.
108. John Worthe, a sewer of the
Chamber, and Sir Thos. Speyke, a gentle-
man of the Privy Chamber. Grant, in
survivorship, of the office of keeper of the
park of Northepetherton, Soms., and
adjacent forest and chace of Northe-
petherton, with the herbage and pannage.
This on surrender by the said John of
pat., 13 April, 22 Hen. VHL, granting him
the reversion of the office after Sir Wm.
Courteney, now dec., who held it by pat.
of 1 July, 5 Hen. VIII., together with the
lieutenantship of Roche forest, in succes-
sion to Sir Edm. Carew, then dec.
Westm., 19 June, 36 Hen. VIII. Del.
Westm., 30 June.— P.S. Pat. p. 18, m. 40.
109. John Heywode, late of London,
alias of Northmymmes, Herts. General
pardon. Westm., 26 June, 36 Hen. VHI.
Del. Westm., 30 June.— P.S. Pat. p. 21,
m. 15.
:)U HKMiY VIII.
l.-.M.
110. John de Padua the King's ser-
vant. Grant, for his services to the King
in architecture and to others in music, of
» fee of 2*. a day from Easter 34 Hen.
VIII., since which time he has served the
King. Westm.. 27 June. 36 Hen. VIII.
Del. Westm., 80 June.— P.8. Pat. p. 21,
m. 22. Rymer, XV. 34.
111. Lincoln cathedral. Copy certified
by Thomas Knyght, clerk of the Par-
liaments, 30 Jane, of the Act 34 and 35
Hen. VIII., cap. 86. [See Vol. XVIII.
Pt. i.. No. 66.] Pat. 30 Hen. VIII.,
p. 21, m. 41. Rymer, XV. 83.
112. Sir Wm. Denham. Grant, in
fee, for JJOOJ., of eight messuages (former
tenants named) leased to Clement Corno-
wall in the parish of St. Olave in Old
Jewry (four of them in Love Lane;,
London, four other messuages (tenants
named) in the same parish, and a mes-
suage in tenure of Sir George Darcy in
the parish of St. Mary de le Staynyng in
Silverstrete — Barking. Del. Westm..
30 June, 36 Hen. VIII.— S.B. (tigned by
Westminster, Petre, Bakere, Sir Robt
Southwell, North, Moyle, St. John, Ryche,
Sir Ric. Southwell. Bacon and Rio. Duke).
Pal. p. 25, m. 33.
113. Gregory Cram well lord Crumwell.
Lease for 21 years of the moiety of the
manor or lordship of Rumpney, within
the lordship of Nuporte in South Wales,
forfeited by his father's attainder; the
manor having been granted by pat. 27
May, 24 Hen. VIII., to his father and him
in survivorship. Del. Westm., 30 June,
36 Hen. VIII.— S.B. (tigned by Daunce
and Moyle). Pat. p. 25, m. 33.
114. Licences to alienate lands* :—
Sir Ant. Kyngeston to Thos. Wenman.
Manor or lordship of Dymmok, Glouc.
(1st.) P. 7. m. 15.
Richard Hygham to Sir Richard Ryche,
chancellor of Augmentations, and Eliza-
beth his wife, in fee to the said Sir
Richard. Lordship and manor of
Northweld aliai Northweld Bassett. Essex,
and the park called Welde Parke aliai
Northwelde Parke in Welde aliat North-
welde, Essex, which belonged to Margaret
countess of Salisbury, attainted. (1st.)
P. 19, m. 14.
Edmund Mordauntc to Sir Ric. Ryche,
chancellor of Augmentations. Lordship
and manor of Stannesgate and rectory and
the advowson of the vicarage of Steple,
Essex, which belonged to St. John's of
Jerusalem, with appurtenances in Stan-
nesgate. Ramesey. Tyllyngham. Steple,
Tolleshunt Tregos, Maiden, Typtre,
Woodham Mortymer and Magna Tottam.
Essex. . 1st.) P. 19, m. 16.
Thomas Homer and Isabella his wife
to Robt. Ryve and Joan his wife. Manor
of Randolueston, Don., and lands there.
(3rd.) P. 25. m. 11.
Sir William Malyverer and Joan bis
wife, Edmund and Thomas Malyverer,
Ralph Bygod, jun.. and Ralph Bygod,
sen., to Hen. Malyverer, elk., and Robt.
Rydyall to carry out certain trusts
(specified . Manor of Egkyngton and
lands in Egkyngton, Stalay. Bnrlandes.
Raynoldeshawe. Estmosborongh, West-
mosborough, Plumley, Regwey aliai
Rcgwell, Barlebnrgh, K) nwaldemarshe,
Beyghton, Wallarthorpe, Dogmanton,
Trowey, Spvnkhill and Bramley, and the
advowson of Egkyngton church, Derb.
(6th.) P. 25, m. 9.
Sir John Williams, treasurer of the
Augmentations, to Hugh Ascue. Advow-
Eons of the rectories of Corney, Botill and
Whittingham, within the archdeaconry of
Richmond. (9th ) P. 20, m. 6.
John Baker and Edm. Danyell to Hugh
Stukelcy and Lewis Stukeley, his son and
heir apparent. Manor of Baylettford,
Devon, and the watermill of Hurbernes-
ford. Devon, with appurtenances in
Baylesford, Oteheye, Hurbrnesford,
Rodeston, Brodeshall, I'ethorne. Torseley,
Legh Vealderborne, Wasseborne. Sam-
well Forde. Kyngesberye and Doddes-
broke, Devon. (10th.» P. 18. m. 42.
Lord Chancellor Wriothesley to Ant.
Coope and the heirs male of his body with
remainder, in default, to his brother Wm.
Coope and the heirsmaleof his body, and
in default, to his uncle John Coope and
his heirs. Manor of Denmede Molens.
Hants, and all the lands late in tenure of
John Dene and afterwards of Wm.
Forster in Denmede, Chydon and Glad-
den. Hants — Southvyke mon. ; also the
manor or lordship of Ki lines ton, Hants,
and lands in Kilmeston, and lands in
tenure of Robt. Chubbe in Bremmer,
Hants, and of Wm. Mewe and John
Crichill in Bremmer and Aven, which
belonged to the said mon.. granted
to Wriothesley by pat. 26 Jan. and 29
March 35 Hen. VIII. (10th.) P. 25.
m. 13.
John lord Russell K.G., keeper of the
Privy Seal, and Roger Clerke, of Burton,
Dors., to Robt. Styrley. Advowson of
the chantry of Bowdon aliai the channtrie
of John Kelynge, founded in the chapel
of St. Mary the Virgin within the church
of the Apostles Peter and Paul of Magna
Bowdon, Leic. (I2th.i P. 13, m. 22.
Sir Robt. Tyrwhytt. jun.. and lady
Elizabeth his wife, to Ric. and John
Paner. Lands (specified) in Hunsyngover
parish. Yorks.. in tenure of Thos. and
Robt. Hebden— St. John't of Jerusalem
and Ribbetton preceptory. (12th.) P. 19,
• All are dated at Westm. In this abstract the day of the month appears in paren-
theses before the reference to part and membrane of the Patent Roll of 36 Hen. VIII.
506
36 HENKY VIII.
1544.
812.
GRANTS IN JUNE, 1544 — cont.
Robt. Taverner to Jas. Lasynby. Two
messuages. &c., in Tollysby, Yprks., in
tenure of Thos. Hudson and John Herte,
with rents and services due to Marton
manor, and lands there in tenure of Jas.
Blackburn — Gisboroughe mon. (13th.)
P. 2, m. 7.
Robt. Taverner to Charles duke of
Suffolk. A stable in the close called le
Bury within the lordship of Ware, Herts,
and meadows called Chaldowell and
Burymede there, which belonged to Mar-
garet countess of Salisbury, attainted.
(13th.) P. 2. m. 1.
Sir John Fulford and Humph. Colles to
Hugh Stukeley and Lewis Stukeley, his
son and heir apparent. All their lands in
Monkencoblegh, Devon, which belonged
to the priory of St. Nicholas, Exeter.
(13th.) P. 18, m. 42.
John Sewster to Alan Horde. Manor
of Halston, Salop, and the site and chief
messuage of the late preceptory of
Halston, and lands (specified and tenants
named) there, which belonged to the said
preceptory and to St. John's of Jerusalem.
(13th.) P. 25. TO. 8.
Sir John Fulford and Humph. Colles to
Jas. Coffyn. Manor of Monkleigh, Devon,
— Mountague mon., Soms.; with appur-
tenances in Monckleigh and Parva Toryng-
ton. Devon, and woods there called
Monckleigh Woode (60 ac.), Pettelles
Copp (10 ac.), and Rudde Copp (1 ac.),
granted to them by pat. of the llth inst.
(13th.) P. 25, m. 13.
Robt. Taverner to Anns Wansforde,
widow. Pasture called Newfeld in Kyrt-
lington parish. Yorks., in tenure of John
Wansford — St. John's of Jerusalem.
(14th.) P. 25, m. 13.
George Heydon to Hugh Stucley.
Rectory of Wytherygge, Devon, certain
lands there and the advowson of the
vicarage — Cannyngton priory, Soms.
(16th.) P. 25. TO. 2.
Geoffrey Lukyn to Roland Rampston.
Manor and chief messuage of Gowers and
Buckerelles in Chyngford parish, Essex,
with lands i specified > in Chyngford which
the King purchased from George Monnoxe.
(16th.) P. 25, m. 8.
Matth. Whyte, of London, to Thos.
Cressett. Messuage, &c., in tenure of
Joan Markys, widow, in Hudwyke, within
the lordship of Dutton, Salop, — Wenlock
mon. (16th J P. 25, m. 12.
Roger Williams to Philip Lentall.
Lands in Kelvedon, called Priours Landes,
Esses, in tenure of Robert Ballard —
Waltham Holy Cross mon. (17th.) P. 13,
m. 22.
Sir John Fulford and Humph. Colles to
Thos. Hill, of Kingeston, Soms. Three
tenements in Bromefyld parish, Soms.,
in tenure of Rotft. Stalinche, John
Harle and John Hulett —Bucland priory.
(17th.) P. 17, m. 82.
Sir Rie. Southwell, one of the General
Surveyors, to Nic. Mynne, the King's
Auditor. Lands called Averege of Parkers
at the end of Saham park in Sahara
parish, Norf., in tenure of Ric. Browne.
(17th.) P. 25, m. 12.
The same to Thos. Lewyn, elk., to the
use of Mary Leeche wife of Robt. Leeche,
alderman of Norwich, and her heirs and
assigns. Manor of Wydforde, Herts, and
a field called Newnneye alias Woodtielde
beside Newnye Woode in the parish of
Ware, Herts. (17th.) 16.
The same to Wm. Rogers and Thoa.
Ranowe, to the use of Mary Leeche. wife
of Robt. Leeche, alderman of Norwich, for
her life, with remainder to the said Sir
Richard and his heirs. Manor of Horse-
ham Seynt Feythes with the rectory there
and appurtenances in Horsford, Heyne-
ford, Spykeford andBeston, Norf. (17th.)
Ib.
Thomas Ireland to Thos. Jenyns and
Edw. Hosyer, to the use of the said Thos.
Ireland and Joan his wife, and the
heirs and assigns of the said Thomas
Ireland. Manor of Abrighton, Salop,
with its appurtenances in the parish
of St. Mary within Shrewsbury —
Shrewsbury mon. ; and messuages
and lands in the said parish in tenure of
Thos. Trigge, Thos. Wilson, Ric. Savage,
Matth. Marthlan. Walt. Clerkeand Thos.
Fallares, the tithes upon the demesne
lands of Abrighton manor, in tenure of
the dean and chapter of St. Mary in
Shrewsbury, rent and service from lands
of Wm. Parkyns in St. Mary's parish, and
lands (specified and tenants named) in
Harlescote within the said parish. (18th.)
P. 15. m. 28.
John Thatcher to Sir John Gage.
Lordship and manor of Compton, Suss.,
with its appurtenances in the parishes of
West Fyrlese and Barwyke Suss. (18th.)
P. 17, m. 18.
Sir John Baker and Edw. Gage to Hen.
Draper. Lands near Hacham Barne,
Surr. (boundaries given) — Combeicell
mon.. Kent. (18th.) P. 25, m. 7.
Ric. Andrewes and Nic. Temple to Hen.
Wyndowe. Six acres of meadow in Rad-
more Meade in Haresfelde, tenants John
and Ric. Wyndowe, parcel of Haresfelde
manor — Lanthony priory. (18th.) P. 25,
m. 9.
Robt. Taverner to Edw. Pygott, of
Hamondes. Manor of Morehall in Kyn-
lett parish Salop — Wygmore mon. (18th.)
P. 25, m. 13.
Ric. Hygham to Andrew Fynche and
Alice his wife, in fee to the said Andrew.
Lordship and manor of Kateryns and his
third part of the rectory of Magna Paryng-
don, Essex, and of the advowson of the
same — Waltham Holy Cross mon. ; and
the wood called Paryngdon Woode (37 ac.;
(19th.) P. 19, m. 14.
HKNUY VIII.
607
I.Ml.
Philip Hobbye and Dame Elisabeth hu
wife, to Ralph Parker of Fulham. Midd.
House and site. Ac., of the late priory of
St. Mary of Torkesey, the manor of
Torkesey allot le Prior de Torkesey
manour, the rectory of the pariah church
of St. Mary and St. Peter, Torkesey, the
rectory of Wykkenbee, the odvowsons of
the vicarages of Torkesey and Wykkenbee.
and all possessions of the said priory in
Torkesey, Harwyke. Lighterton, Willing-
ham. Stowen. Richeston and Wykenby,
and Lincoln, Line., in Sombce, Clyfton,
Hunptoii, Gotham, Retforde and Sturton,
Notts, in Adingtiete, Yorks., and else-
where. (19th. i P. 21. m. 45.
Licence to the same effect to Philip
Hobby alone. 19th. i P. 25, m. 1.
Sir Richard Williams alien Cram well
to Philip Hatley. Messuage and lands
beside the stream called le Fryers in
Paxton Parva, Hunts, — Sawtre man.
(20th., P. 13, m. 32.
Win. Lambe, of London, to Wm. Garard
and Margaret his wife. Tenement in
Fletestretc in the parish of St. Dunstan in
le West in the suburbs of London between
the way leading towards the Inner Temple
on the east and the tenement in tenure of
Giles Atkynson and Ric. Wheeler on the
west, the highway on the north and the
garden of the Inner Temple on the south),
in tenure of the said Garard — St. John't
ofJeru»alem. (20th.) P. 20, m. 5.
Hugh Stuclcy to George Heydon.
Messuage, Ac., in Rolsclyff in the parish
of Brodeclyff aliat Brodeclyst, Devon, in
tenure of Hen. Germ ivne. and a messuage
called Saltmeade in the parish of Clyst
St. George's Devon — priory of St.
Nicholat, Exeter . 2 )th. P. 25, m. 8.
Sir Ant. Kyngeston to Sir Brian Tuke.
Manor or lordship of Walmore, Glouc..
with appurtenances in Walmore. North-
woode. Addecet, Chaxhill, Cleve, Elvyng-
ton. Borseley, Denny, Mynstcrworth and
the city of Gloucester — Flaxley mon.
(20th.) P 25, m. 9.
John Cokk to Thos. Wrothe and Mary
his wife. Manor of Tevynge, Herts, and
the advowson of Tevynge rectory. <21st.)
P. 25, m. 2
Kdward Hosyer to Ric. Trentham. John
Make worth. Roger Luter and Thos.
Hosyer. to the use of the said Edward
Hosyer and the heirs male of his body,
and in default successively to Geoffrey
Hosyer and John Hosyer. jun., his
brothers, and the heirs male of their
bodies and in default to the right heirs
of the said Edward. All his land* in
Preston Golaldes (tie), Salop, and tithes.
&c., in the towns of Mereden and Le.
and Okyngton, Salop, which belonged to
Lylleshnll mon. '2-_'nd. P. 15. m. 20.
George Throkmerton and Wm. Fran-
come to Thomas Morgan and Anne his
wife, one of the daughters and heirs of
David Mathewe and Alice his wife.
Pardon to the Morgans for the acquisition
without the King's licence of a moiety of
Trotworth manor and of lands in Trot-
worth. Charfflde. Iluntyngforde.and Olde-
bury, which, by fine levied in the Common
Picas they recovered from Throkmerton
and Francome. (22nd. P. 19. m. 26.
Philip Hobbye to Ant. Denye and
Maurice Barkeley, gentlemen of the Privy
Chamber William Butt. wn.. and Thos.
Starnold of the Household, to the use of
the said Philip and lady Elizabeth his
wife and the heirs male of the body of the
said Philip, with contingent remainders
to John Hobbye, brother of the said
Philip, and his heirs male, and to the
right heirs of the said Philip. House and
site of the late mon. of Kvcsham. Wore.,
and the manors of Offenham and Alving-
ton, Wore., with appurtenances in
Evesham Badsey, Offenham, Churchc-
honybourne, Lenchewicke, Beangewortbe,
Alvyngton and Roke, Wore. ; and the
manor and chapel of Lyresocle. Heref.,
and a meadow called Honyam Medowe,
Warw. (22nd.» P 21, m. 42.
Charles duke of Suffolk to George Seynt-
poll. Grange called Lynges Grange aliat
le grange of Lynges. Line, with appur-
tenances in Lynges and Rysom —
Berlynget mon. (23rd.) P. 5, m. 7.
John Leigh to John Soper of Spekyng-
ton, tfoms. Manor of Northovcr, Some.,
which belonged to the priory of St. John
Baptist, Briggewater, and certain lands
(specified and tenants named) in North*
over, with the advowson of Northover
vicarape. (23rd.) P. 18 m. 42.
Robt. Taverner to Robt. Carre of
Sleford, Line. Chief messuage, Ac., in
Bran nee well. Line., in tenure of Robt.
Grayn, elk., and another messuage, Ac.
there in tenure of Ric. Smyth, — .S'r John't
ofJerutalem. (23rd.) P. 25, m. 2.
John Whyte and Katharine his wife to
Robt. Bloante. Manor of Jakepen, Berks.
(23rd.) P. 25, m. 2.
Robert Taverner to Godfrey Huddelston
alta* Hudleston. Manor of Rowston.
Line., in tenure of Mich. Beche — Temblt
liruer commandry and St. John't of
JfTutaUm. (23rd.) P. 26. m. 10.
Ant. Coope. of Hardwyk, Oxon, to John
Peke of Tyxore. Rutl. Pardon to Peke
for having, without licence, acquired from
Coope lands in Gnoston, Leic., then in
tenure of Robt. Wilcok, and in Bryntyng-
bye, Leic.. then in tenure of John Welles,
which had belonged to Broke priory.
(24th.) P. 5, m. 34.
Ric. Malet. of Knmer, Soms.. s. and h.
of Hugh Malet. dec., to Ric. Morgan. A
third part of the manor of Eston in
Gordano. and lands in Seynt Georges and
Eston in Gordano Soms. and his interest
in the two remaining parts of the said
manor (held respectively by Ric. and Wm.
Malet. sons of Wm. Malet, and the heirs
male of their bodies with remainder in
default to the said Ric. Malet of Enmer
and his heirs). (24th.) P. 13, m. 22.
508
36 HENRY VIII.
1544.
812.
GRANTS IN JUNE, 1544 — cont.
Sir Ant. Kyngeston to Sir Brian Tuke.
Messuage called Chertesey Howse, &c.,
in the parish of St. Peter beside Paulis
Wherf, London, which belonged to the
mon. of Bustelesham alias Bysham, Berks.,
and formerly to Chertesey mon., Surr.,
in tenure of Nic. Pygott, woodman
(lignarius.) (24th.; P. 25, in. 1.
Roger Williams to Edw. Qostwyke. A
parcel of land (boundaries given; in
Dyvinyok parish within the lordship of
Brekenok. in tenure of Jevan Duy, elk. —
Breknock priory ; and a parcel of land
called Esker Berveth within the grange of
Crykereth, in tenure of David Nashe —
Whitland mon., co. Carmarthen. (24th.)
P. 25, m. 5.
Wm. Berners to Wm. Lawrence alias
Lauerance for life, with remainder to
Edmund hia son and the heirs of his body,
with remainder in default of such heirs
to the right heirs of the said Wm. Law-
rence. Lands called Hilcote, More Plottys
and Cotewell, in Wethyngdon parish,
Glouc., and a wood there called Hallwode
alias Aylyswoode (45 ac ) (25th.) P. 25,
m. 5.
Bic. Andrewes and Leonard Chamber-
layne to Kic. Curson. Advowson of the
rectory of Addyngton, Bucks. — St. John's
of Jerusalem ; and advowson of the vicar-
age of Waterpury, Oxon — Osney mon.
(26th.) P. 13, m. 22.
Miles Forest, the King's servant, to
Kobert ap Rice. Manor of Ogerston,
Hunts, in tenure of Sir Bic. Sapcottes—
St. John's of Jerusalem and Temple
Bruer preceptory. (26th.) P. 15, m. 28.
Edw. Elryngton and Humph. Metcalf
to John Pescode. Eectory of Hawkeley
within the parish of Newton Valence, with
appurtenances in Hawkeley and Newton
Valence, Hants, and the advowson of the
vicarage of Newton Valence and Hawke-
ley,— Edyngton mon., Wilts. (26th.)
P. 25, TO. 6.
Sir Thos. Darcy to Wm. Harrys. Pardon
to Harrys for the acquisition without
licence, from Darcy. of the manor of
Shopland alias Shoplandhall, Essex.
(27th.; P. 25, m. 6.
Wm. Sharington, a groom of the Privy
Chamber, to Hen. Brouncker and John
Pert. Manor of Chaddelworth. (29th.)
P. 3, m. 30.
Edw. Elryngton and Humph. Metcalf
to Ealph Bowlett and Dorothy his wife m
fee to the said Balph. Manor of Abbottes-
bury, Herts Camb. and Essex — St. John's
mon., Colchester; with its appurtenances
in the parish or hamlets of Barley, Herts,
Camb. and Essex. (30th.) P. 18, m. 39.
Hugh Stuckley and George Heydon to
John Keyme. House and site and posses-
sions of the late Grey Friars of Lewes.
Westm., (blank) June. P. 25, m. 11.
B. 0.
St. P., v., 395.
B.O.
813. LENNOX'S EXPEDITION to SCOTLAND.
"A memorial for John Wynter, esquire, whom the King's Majesty
hath appointed to have the charge of his navy now sent with th'earl of
Lynoux."
(1) To see the navy furnished and ready at Holyhed, Beaumares or
Chester to receive Lynoux and his train. (2) To pay, according to the book
delivered him, such as be in the castles for five months beforehand, "if God
send them thither in such time as the proportion appointed will serve for
the same"; and those in the ships, which must be at Lynoux' command,
to be paid monthly. (3) To see that the King is not overcharged, and
suffer Sir Ryse Maunswell and Kic. Brooke, when at Bute, to take musters
of his men, and likewise Sir Peter Mewtas and Thos. Awdley at Dumbreton ;
and Wynter and the captains with him shall likewise muster the soldiers
of Manxwell and Mewtas. (4) When Lynoux and Sir Peter Meawtys shall
go before to Dumbrytayn, leaving Kylmawres and Wynter at Bute, they shall
take victuals for Dumbryten castle. (5) Wynter shall advertise the King
how things proceed both in his charge and in that of Meotes and Maunswell.
Draft corrected by Petre, pp. 8. Endd.: A minute of Winter's
instructions.
2. "A memorial for Sir Rice Mauncel and Richard Broke appointed to
repair to th'isle of Bute in Scotland and to remain with a certain number
of iiieu within the same."
86 HENRY VIII 609
1.M1.
Taking the ordinances and statutes prepared for their instruction, they
shall, with all diligence, pass by sea to Bute, where, by the advice of the earl
of Linoux and lord Kilnmrs, they shall endeavour to take into the King's
hands the oastlo of Rosso and fortify it with the advice of (Itlank)
Petit, who is sent thither as surveyor, and foresee always that the castle is
furnished with victuals. And when either Sir Peter Mewtys or Thomas
Awdeley repairs to the said castle he shall take musters of the men of the
said Mauncel and Broke.
Itrari <urr,-rt,,l I,;/ I'rtrf, pp. 4. Kndd.: A minute of Mr. Maunxell and
Broko's instructions.
R. O. 8. " Memorial for Sir Peter Mewtys, knight, and Thomas Awdeley,
esquire, captain and lieutenant appointed for the castle of Dumbritayn, now
addressed thither with th'earl of Linoux to receive and keep the same to
th'use of the King's Majesty."
They shall with the ordinances and statutes prepared for their despatch,
with diligence, take their voyage to the isle of Bute; and, leaving there the
master of Kilmars, Sir Rice Mauncel and Ric. Broke, thence shall, with
the earl of Linoux, repair to Dumbritayn castle, which they shall receive
and keep according to their instructions. They shall fortify the said castle,
with the advice of (blank) Burgate, who is sent thither as surveyor.
They shall at all times suffer Linoux to enter the castle with ten men or
under, and likewise Glincarn and Kyllmaures each with ten men or under ;
and suffer them to lay their coffers and baggage within the castle for surety.
They shall always foresee that the castle is furnished with victuals. When
Sir Rice Maunsel or John Wynter (substituted for Ric. Broke) repair thither,
he shall take musters of the men in the castle, and likewise Mewtys or
Awdeley on going to Bute shall muster the men there. When Linoux will
make any raid upon the adverse party in Scotland, or, for his defence
shall need munition, they shall give him the proportion appointed for that
purpose; and aid him, having special regard to the safe custody of the
castle.
Draft corrected by Petre, pp. 7. Endd.: Sir Peter Mewtas and Mr.
Awdeley's instructions.
R. 0. 4. A set of ordinances for the rule of " the castle," providing under
penalties: — (1.) That the captain and lieutenant shall never be both absent
at one time. (2.) Neither the chief porter nor the two yeomen porters
shall lie out of the castle without special leave. (8.) Every day certain of
the gunners and soldiers to the number of (blank) shall ward beside
the porters. (4.) Every night (blank) of the gunners and soldiers
shall watch in their courses, as set by the captain or lieutenant, and shall
not sleep. (5.) The captain or lieutenant with the ward for the day shall
be, morning, noon and night at the opening and shutting of the gate, which
shall from Allhallowtide to Candlemas open at 8 a.m. and shut at 4 p.m.,
from Candlemas to Easter open at 6 a.m. and shut at 6 p.m., from Easter
to Bartholomewtide open at 5 a.m. and shut at 8 p.m., and from
Bartholomewtide to Allhallowtide open at 7 a.m. and shut at 6 p.m.; and
daily throughout the year it shall be shut at 11 a.m. and opened again at 1
p.m. (5.) Not more than (blank) strangers to be within the castle at
once ; unless they be workmen, of whom there must never be more than
half the number of the garrison. (6.) The captain, lieutenant, porters,
vintners, constables, gunners and soldiers to " be no bribours, ne exact any-
thing of the country about them, but duly and truly pay for that they
shall take as they and the parties can agree." [A cancelled article
providing that every man shall furnish himself with weapons and
harness between this and (blank) next.] (7.) None of the garrison to
make any affray at the gate or on the walls. (8.) Every one of the garrison
to observe his oath at all points.
510 36 HENRY VIII.
1544.
813. LENNOX'S EXPEDITION to SCOTLAND — cont.
" The form of the oath " (to be true to Henry VIII. and his heirs
according to the Act of Succession ; reveal anything he hears prejudicial to
the King, realm or defence of the castle ; keep the ordinances and inform
upon any who infringe them ; be no quarrel picker, and to reveal any con-
tention he may know of ; and to obey the captain and lieutenant).
Draft, pp. 18. Endd. : Mynute of th'ordinance in Mr. Mewtys charge,
etc., and Mr. Manxelles.
1 July. 814. SUFFOLK and BROWNE to the COUNCIL.
This morning, coming towards the ship, met many hoys coming
" inwards." As within these two or three days it will be seen how many
will be needed afterwards, it were well to despatch the rest, so that the King
" be not charged with the number longer than needeth." Beg the lord
Chancellor to despatch their (the writers') commission with speed. Desire
to know if the King will commission them to look in such letters as pass
through their hands. From before Grenewich, 1 July. Signed.
P. 1. Add. Endd.: 1544.
1 July. 815. SUFFOLK and BROWNE to the COUNCIL.
R- 0. About noon, arrived here in the King's ship, and landed because
the wind had changed and would bring them no further, as the master of
the ship can declare, whom they send herewith. Order should be taken in
case like chance happen to the King ; for, being compelled to take this way,
they found only such horses as they "were fain to take out of the carts."
This ship is " special good," and, in sailing, outwent all others. Gravesende,
1 July. Signed.
P.I. Add. Sealed. Endd. : 1544.
1 July. 816. RUSSELL to HBNRY VIII.
R- °- Begs pardon that he has not the rather written of proceedings here.
Removed yesterday from Cowshey and encamped 7 miles thence at Bowrdes,
within a mile of my lord of Norfolk. Finds much scarcity. Norfolk's
ward have drunk nothing but water since Friday last, and almost no bread
could be had till to-day. The lady Regent and Mons. de Rues keep not
their promise to provide victuals ; and the poor soldiers make great clamour,
and we are at our wits' end what to do if we go forward. De Rues advises
us to lay siege to the one part of Montrell ; to which Russell answers that he
never heard of a town so won, with one gate left open. As De Rues says
that the French King may at any time man it and make it impregnable it
is evident that they "care not much whether we win it or no, so that we
may lie there and be as a defence and buckler for their country, and to
leave your Majesty's treasure among them for such our necessary expenses
there." Has seen some part of the King's own travail and that of others
sent into France heretofore, and calls this a "wild war," for they only
wander ; and now, if they enterprise what (for lack of victuals) they cannot
attain, the Frenchmen will set little by any army that passes hereafter.
Two things are easy to be had in France, viz., Bulloine and Arde, neither of
which, as De Rues affirms, could hold out two months, even if no ordnance
were laid against them. Durst himself, with 7,000 or 8,000, enterprise
Arde ; but Bulloine would require more. With the King and his army in
the field the French king could not succour them, and then Montrell could
doubtless be environed and won ; and there is not a more fertile country in
86 HENRY VIII
511
I'll.
France than between that and Guisnes. With the King's great power
lying at Montroll the French king could not succour liulloyne and Arde,
and indeed the country between Bulloyne and Arde is so devastated that no
army could pass it; and Montrell has always been the staple for victualling
them both, and also Tyrwyn and Heading. Begs pardon for this bold
writing. Bowrdcs, in the camp there, 1 July. &'/</»,./.
P.8. Add. 6Vafc</. /•;«</«/.; 1644.
1 July.
B. O.
2 July.
817. RUSSELL to SIR ANTHONY BROWNE.
Describes, much as in his letter to the King (No. 816), his removal
from Cowshay and encampment beside Norfolk and Bowrdes, the scarcity
of victuals and failure of De Rues and the lady Regent to keep their
promise therein, and selfish motive in advising the siege of Montrell. Has
seen the King make, with this, four sundry voyages into France, and yet he
has not there one foot more than he had 40 years past. " And in case we
should after this sort wander, as I may well call it, in a wild war, dis-
pending so much, to the King's no little charge, the same cannot sound so
much to his Highness' honor ; besides that to be bruited in the world that
so noble and prudent a prince, the father of all Christendom in this world,
as he is, and so reputed and taken, should return home without winning
anything, this should encourage the Frenchmen little to set by any army
that shall pass over hereafter." Repeats and enlarges on his reasons (in
No. 816) for taking Arde and Bulloine.
Have come through such straits that 500 might well, in defence of their
. country, have ventured upon 5,000 ; " so that if the Frenchmen hod been
men they might have so staid us that it should have been to our shame."
Would be glad to hear from him now and then. Begs to be recommended
to friends and fellows of the Privy Chamber. Bowrdes, 1 July. Signed.
Pp. 8. Add. Endd. : 1544.
818. CHURCH PLATE at CANTERBURY.
Close Boll Warrant declaring that the King has received from Sir Anthony
86 Hen. VIII. Sentleger, gentleman of the Privy Chamber, certain parcels underwritten
U mcr 1^35 °* 'ne P^ate» J6wel8 and ornaments of the late abbey of St. Augustine's nigh
Canterbury and other places delivered to him by Sir John Wyllyams, then
master of the Jewel House. Westm., 20 April, 35 Hen. VIII.
i. "First a cross standing upon a foot of silver and gilt with a byrrall
to put in the Sacrament." And 48 other items similarly described of plate
and vestments, the values of the vestments being given.
ii. The inventory of all such ornaments, copes, and vestments as remained
in the custody of Sir Ant. Sentleger, lord deputy of Ireland, at the King's
house at Canterbury, not meet for his Grace's use, appraised 21 March, 85
Hen. VIII., by John Freman, mayor of Canterbury, Wm. Coppen, alderman,
and Walter Trotte, viz. : —
" First a vestment, deacon and subdeacon, of red silk with lions of gold,
40*." And 20 other items similarly described and priced.
Memorandum that, 2 July, 86 Henry VIII., Sir John Williams acknow-
ledged the above warrant and schedule before the King in Chancery.
2 July. 819. SUFFOLK and BROWNE to the COUNCIL.
B. O. Arrived here this Wednesday at 2 p.m. and found a great number of
men and horse shipped and departing with the tide, which then served well,
so that they will be at Calays within 8 or 4 hours. My lord Chamberlain
and Mr. Comptroller have been wonderfully diligent, so that few men and
512 36 HENKY VIII.
1544.
819. SUFFOLK and BROWNE to the COUNCIL — cont.
horses remain to pass, and within a day or two all will be over except those
assigned to attend the King. Will tomorrow about 3 or 4 a.m. depart for
Calays and set forward things there; and then the King may "come
onwards somewhat the rather." Will find things the more ripe as my lord
of Winchester is this night gone over. Wrote yesterday their opinion about
the despatch of the hoys upon the Teames, and now remind the Council that
no more of the hoys here should be reserved than "the small number behind
shall require." Mr. Sowthwell reports that there is not sufficient money
here for "the prest for this number which is already come"; and, for that
and for the despatch of these hoys no little sum will be wanted. Will send
to the King's agents in Flanders for such money as remains with them ;
and beg that Mr. Sowthwell's clerks at London may be despatched with
money, and order left with Mr. Treasurer there to " despatch those that
are to come which (besides the King's Majesty's band for his own person)
we think to be very few." Dover, 2 July, 6 p.m. Signed.
P.S. — Desire to know whether, when the number now come are passed,
which will be within two or three days, my lord Chamberlain and Mr.
Comptroller shall come over, where they will have enough to do with
musters, &c. A proclamation should be made to hasten stragglers that
tarry behind in London. Would know what number of hoys are necessary
for the transporting of the lead and to what places they shall resort for it ;
for, once these hoys are despatched, it may be "hard having of them
again."
Pp. 2. Add. Endd. : 1644.
2 July. 820. GRIFFITH APPENRYTH and JOHN BROKE to the COUNCIL.
B- °- Answered on the 21st June the Council's letters of the 18th and
wrote again on the 27th. The effect of those letters was that on 80 June
the King owes 69 hoys one month's wages above the month's wages
already paid to them, that on 9 July the King shall owe 18i) hoys one
month's wages, and that on 15 July the King shall owe 100 hoys one
month's wages above the month's wages "which they [have recjeived."
The shipmen whose month ended on 80 June call extremely for money,
alleging their great charges in repairing their ships and the dearness of all
things. Humbly require that money may be sent, and that it may be in
English and French crowns and whole groats. Would also know whether
to discharge any hoys.
On 4 Aug. a new mayor is to be chosen for this town and Griffith
Appenrith, who is appointed to the charge of the hoys " with me, doubteth
to be chosen mayor." As he could not supply both rooms and is so far
entered into the charge of overseeing and paying the hoys, I beg your
Lordships to write to the Deputy and Council and also to the mayor and
" burgesie " that he may not this year be put in election. Calais, 2 July.
Signed.
P. 1. Add. Endd. : 1544.
2 July. 821. CAMP DISCIPLINE.
nlo'^In Proclamation that "my lord Lieutenant of the King's Majesty's
B I'M ann^ roya*" has commanded "these ij soldiers," taken prisoners by the
Frenchmen and now returned for their ransoms, to be hanged for leaving
the camp without his licence or that of their captains, contrary to the
proclamation made in that behalf. Others following their example have
been "wilfully slain by th'enemies yesterday and this day." Hereafter
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1544.
all who leave camp without licence shall suffer death. No one shall cut
down the bodies of those without commandment. All proclamations here-
after shall bo kept on pain of death. li July, 8G Htri. VIII.
/'.I. /•///./•/. : God save the King.
2 July. 822. VAUOHAN and Others to the COUNCIL.
On the 25th ult. received, by Blcwmantcll, the hearer, their letters
dated Westm., 28 June, with two new bills of Ant. Vivalldes and one of
John Giralldye, besides a packet of letters of Ant. Bonvize enclosing his
proxy directed to his company here to credit 100,000 cr. Sent thereupon
to our broker, Jaspar Dowche, to set forth the matter ; but he was gone to
Court and did not return until 80 June. Meanwhile sent for one of Bon-
vize's house and told him that the Council had got of Ant. Bonvize a new
credence of 100,000 cr. of 3G stivers, because the other was rejected, and
asked whether they would grant it. He answered that they had received
new letters and a proxy whereby they might bind Ant. Bonvize, which
they were ready to do. That done, sent for " th'other compagnys of the
Vivalldes " and showed them new bills of credence directed to them from
London. They answered that they had already credited for a great sum
and would credit for no more. The same day came John Giralldy, who,
having already hcnrd that his factors in London had given the Council a
bill of credence for 10,000 cr., consented theret6 and brought with
him one of the house of John Carlo who promised to perform it. The
Wcllsirs, as we wrote before, wait to hear from their chiefs out of
Allmayne before they can answer. As the lack of answer* to our last
It tiers has been much hindrance, we will briefly repeat what we wrote, viz.
that the merchants here would each credit only half what they were desired
to credit, and so wo concluded with the broker that, the bills being consigned
by Ant. Bonvize and Vivalldy to three sundry houses here, each house
should credit 88,772 cr., at 10) per cent, for three marts (which interest
amounts to 8,5001. Fl.), or the third part of 100,000 ducats and not of
100,000 cr., "as your honours wrote," of 86 stivers, for our bargain was for
100,000 ducats, which with the said interest is 116,816 cr. of 88 (*i>) stivers ;
and we wrote that Bonvize and Vivalldy must write to these three houses
to credit us for this, to be repaid next Cold Mart. Your letters by
Blewmantell made us no direct answer : wherefore we have taken a new
order with our broker, viz., that Vivalldye shall write to the two houses to
which he wrote before, that is, to John Carlo Affetati and Company to
credit us for 86,000 cr. of 86 stivers (25,000 cr. for Vivalldi and 10,000 cr.
for John Giralldi) and to Gwinygye and Balbanye and Company to credit
us for the other 2."> ,000 cr.; and we, through Bonvize's proxy, shall have
here 62,778 cr. of 36 stivers. All together, with the interest aforesaid,
is 122,778 cr. to be paid next Cold Mart, which is for nine months.
When that first bargain is concluded, there remains of Bonvize's credit
only 87,222 cr. of 86 stivers towards another 122,778 cr.; the balance
whereof, or rather more in case greater interest is required, may be obtained
(since the aforesaid merchants make courtesy to credit more) by Vivalldy 's
bills consigned to Fornado Dacie and to Mychaelly and Arnollfyne, or the
heirs of Frances and Diego Mendus, to give bonds for 25,000 cr. each, and
the remaining 85,656 cr. may be had by bills of Pantaleo Spynola to
two houses which "do for him here." Again, credit may be had of
John Callvecante, John Geralldi and certain others in London, whose
bills consigned here to Affaitaty, to Gwynygi and Balbanye, to Fernando
Dacie, to Mychaelle and ArnolLfini, or to Leonard Spinola. these five are
good for the whole sum. Describe how their broker threw doubt upon
their receiving the money of this second bargain within the present month
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1544.
822. VAUGHAN and Others to the COUNCIL — eont.
of July, as the bills of credence were not yet come out of England ; but
they think he has it. " Perad venture he will look to have his bills made
to be bound to pay in the Paische Marte, for he it is that setteth the day
of payment between the merchants and us, and not we ; for such credit
hath he with the greatest of them, and so consequently with all, that what
he appointeth that they grant unto."
Advise the sending of a good stock of lead to remain here, the sight of
which would get them credence easier and cheaper than the merchants'
bills. For this month of July (having only credence for 37,222 cr. of the
100,000 ducats) the least sum for which they must have credence is 85,556
cr. of 86 stivers ; as appears by a draft remembrance Of Jasper Doche's,
their broker, sent herewith.
Continued in Vauyhans hand. — On 80 June arrived Francis the post with
another letter from your honors showing that, as you sent the new bills of
Bon vice and Vivalde, by Blewmanter (sic), you supposed that we had
credence here. Explain, as before, that the " howsows (sic) of the Vivaldes "
would only grant 50,000 cr. and the rest of " the first credence of the last
month of June " was John Gyralde's 10,000 cr. and the portion taken out
of Bonvyce's credence. Perceive also that they have gotten credence of
Bartilmew Compeigne for 40,000 cr. and of Bartilmew Fortune for 10,000
cr. and trust to have of John Geraldi, 40,000 cr. more ; but nothing can
be done here until the bills come. We do our utmost, "but we have to
do with foxes and wolves, which are shrewd beasts whose natures are well
Known to your Honors." If Sorer will cause the company of the
Pymelles to give us credence we shall have some more help but, I fear,
dear money.
I, Stephen Vaughan, by appointment of Thos. Chamberleyn have paid
Lightmaker 1,500 cr. of gold; and to Mr. Fane, for Landenberghe's
horsemen (because Mr. Wyndebank was absent with his money), 4,000 cr.;
and to Mr. Hall 3,OOOZ. Fl. Landenberghe's footmen are dismissed ; but
the Queen yesternight wrote to Mr. Fane that she had letters from
Landenberghe that he was not paid " their month's wages, after the
Emperor's entertainment," by 7,000 cr., for which Fane and Wyndebank
repair to the Queen today. We have obtained the Queen's licence to convey
out of these parts, to the King, a good sum of money. Andwerp, 2 July.
In the latter end of Jasper Dowche's remembrance he desires to have a
certain sum of money lent to the Queen, " which her Grace, though he
name her not, would pay again in the same kind that it shall be lent,"
whereby appears what lack there is. " Wherunto we could if your Honours
dyd not make answer good yno[ugh], as we gesse yow wold departe w' none
so shuld th'answer be framyd accordingly." Signed : S. Vaughan :
J. Dymock : Thomas Lock.
Pp. 8. Flyleaf with address lost.
\
2 July. 823. CHAMBERLAIN £o the COUNCIL.
B-°- Arrived here today; but Lightmaker, by his assignment, afore the
receipt of the Council's last letters, had received 1,500 cr. of Stephen
Vaughan and returned to Utrecht to his men, to be at Tornay, 7 July, to
give their musters. Reflecting that to go thither, either with or without the
King's treasure, for their dismission, would be nothing pleasant to them
after they have come so far, has sent a post to Utrecht, 18 leagues hence, for
Lightmaker himself to come hither and learn the King's pleasure before his
men march further. Andwarpe, 28 June, 1644.
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15 H.
/'.>'. — Had '• this other " ready, waiting for a messenger, when Francis
the post brought him the Council's h-tt< rs of 28 June, showing that the
Km : was now pleased that, even if Mons. do Bueren's last horsemen and
Lightmaker's were already dismissed, means should be procured to retain
thi-in ami hast. 'ii them forward to the army. Found Lightmaker, who
came hither on receipt of the writer's letter, very tractable, and pern-
his demoure after his day due to the stoppage of his people by the lords
whose countries they passed through ; who mistrust men of war because of
the levies of the duke of Borneswike and others whose purpose is not
known, and for fear that the Anabaptistas newly risen about Utrecht
" should likewise entertain any men of war for upholding their naughty
sect." Lightmaker has 80 and odd good horsemen at Utrecht, who had
been already past this town but for " the stay I made him upon your
Lordships' former advice." He is now to send forward as many of them as
he can, to be at St. Omer about the 14th inst. For such as he said were
stopped 14 leagues beyond Utrecht, bade him beware of charging the King
44 with any great 4 interesse ' for their return," and yet to satisfy them, that
they should make no exclamation. He promised that the King should be
well satisfied ; and so departed to Utrecht, promising to send continual
letters to Mr. Vaughan to keep the writer informed of his approach. His
whole number is 3>)u and odd, but he fears he will not get passage for 250
that are 14 leagues beyond I trecht. Delivered him no more money.
This night the Regent wrote to Mr. Vane requiring that if Light-
maker's band at Utrecht was of his charge, they should either be
discharged or brought forwards. Departs tomorrow to Bruxollos to desire
her letter for their despatch if stopped. As for De Bueren's last number,
which, at St. Omer, it was almost concluded to dismiss, writes by Francis
to Mr. Palmer and Mr. Vaughan, sending them the copy of the Council's
last letter to be followed by them with De Bueren. On returning from
Bruxelles will repair, with his treasure, to Calleis to abide Lightmaker's
coming. The Council take Landenberghe's band of horsemen and footmen
to be clear dismissed by the commissaries, who declare that they have
dismissed the footmen and entertained the horsemen. Explains that he
was, therefore, doubtful what to do, but, seeing that Lightmaker's men at
I' trecht had come so far (even from Denmark) and were so few, thought he
could not err much in accepting them, and Lightraaker lamented that he
would be undone if he should not come to serve. If, upon the copy of the
Council's letter, Palmer and Vaughan do not accept De Bueren's last
number, cannot tell what Do Bueren will think when he perceives
Lightmaker's to be entertained (which, to make him conformable, he was
told, were dismissed also) and not his own which are already at Tornay.
Begs them to instruct Palmer and Vaughan who are at the Camp.
Andwarpe, 2 July, 15 11.
Hoi., pp. 6. Add. End,!.
8 July. 824. WAR EXPENSES.
Commission to Sir Robert Southwell and Sir Edw. North. Sre
GRANTS in JULY, No. 27.
3 July. 825. O'CONNOR.
General pardon. Set GRANTS in JULY, No. 28.
3 July. 826. IRELAND.
Commission to lease Crown lands and sell wardships. £ff GRANTS
in JULY, No. 29.
Confirmation of Sir Ant. St. Leger as Deputy. Ib., No. 82.
Charter to Galway. 76., No. 88.
516
36 HENRY VIII.
1544.
8 July.
R O.
[Spanish
Calendar,
vn. 139.]
827. CHAPUYS to the QUEEN OF HUNGARY.
After having very expressly made to the King and Council all the
representations contained in her letters of the 26th ult., and also declared
the danger to the King's agents and servants, and to all his subjects and
merchants in Germany, unless he dismissed Landenberg's men honorably
and with reasonable pay if he would not use them, can obtain no other
resolution than he wrote in his last, viz., that the King desired the horse-
men and had good hope of getting them, his commissioners having since
delivered them 4,000 ducats, and as for the footmen the King would not
use them because of their unreasonableness, and also could not well do so
because the Emperor advertised him not to pay more than he (the
Emperor) did; and the King could not be persuaded to deliver the footmen
money for their despatch and return, he affirming that he had delivered
Landenberg 18,000 ducats, without counting the "lauwfghelt," and they
could take it from him (Landenberg).
The King departs on Monday0 next. Please God there may happen no
occasion of delay !
Fr. Modern transcript of the original at Vienna, pp. 2. Headed: 1544,
Juillet 3.
8 July. 828. CHAPUYS to the QUEEN OF HUNGARY.!
R. 0.
[Spanish
Calendar,
vn. 140.]
John Mary Toullant, a Piedmontese, having here robbed Baptiste
Borron of gold rings worth l,50i) cr., was, in his flight to France, captured
by Mons. de Villemont on the frontiers of Luxemburg, as a Frenchman.
Toullant had already given his booty into the charge of a priest who, upon
his detention, consigned it to John Chevallier, nephew of John Tirry, for
greater surety. These latter, upon the proofs given by Borron, were ready to
restore it, provided that Villemont desisted from molesting the priest and
them ; but, although the Queen has already written to him, he refuses to
desist. The Duke and Duchess of Suffolk, whose servant and aryentier
Borron is, have requested Chapuys to write to the Queen to command
Villemont to desist and Tirry to restore the goods to Borron.
Fr. Modern transcript of the original at Vienna, pp. 1. Headed: 1544,
Juillet 8.
3 July.
B.C.
[Spanish
Calendar,
vn. 142.]
829. CHAPUYS to GRANVELLE.
Chapuys' letters to the Queen show the King's absolute resolution
touching Landenberg's men. The Duke of Alburquerque grows daily
in credit and grace with all the Court, as well lords as ladies, and
the King daily shows him favour, as also does the Queen ; of which he
makes little, as, but for tJie Emperor's service, lie would not abide Jiere an hour,
for divers considerations. Now, it seems to Chapuys, that the Duke would
much like it to be known, in theOourtJ and elsewhere, that the Emperor
holds himself greatly served by his abode here, he doubting that the
Emperor takes it so and thinking that his Majesty only wrote to him of it
to please the King. Would beg Granvelle to write two words about it
to the Duke, and also to say something to Don Barthelome, his brother,
and others. London, 8 July, 1544.
Fr. Modern transcript of the original at Vienna, p. I.
•July 7th.
f The third letter described in Spanish Calendar, VII., No. 141, as of this date is of
the 6th July.
I Of the Emperor.
:ir, HENRY VIII. 517
1544.
3 .1 uly. 830. SIB THOMAS PALMER and EDWARD VAUOHAN to the COUNCIL.
Declared to Mons. de Bureyn the King's pleasure (or the retaining
of his latter band of horsemen. As he was ready to despatch them at
King's first request, so now he was ready to retain them and sent their
captain to hasten them forwards to St. Omer's. Delivered the captain
2,000 fl. and De Bureyn 8,000 fl. for the payment of such as are now in the
camp. Delivered this " apon the honn cont tyll Chamberlaynes retorne,
who at hys comyng shall make all rekenynges parfytt that ar past betwene
hyni and us syns our fyrst begynnyng." Have now 176/. of the BOO/, left
with them by Chamberleyne ; and desire treasure to pay the horsemen
when they pass their musters. Saynt Omer's, 8 July. Signtd.
P.S. — We trust the same band, which is 500 and upward, will be at
the Camp by Tuesday or Wednesday next.
P. 1. Add. Ktidd.: 1644.
8 July. 831. FRANCIS HALLE to tho COUNCIL.
R O. According to his last short letter from Calais, 26th ult., came to
Andwarppe on Friday last, received 2,0001. "great Flaunders money "of
Stephen Vawghan, rode to Maakelyn to bed and next morning delivered
the Council's letter to the Queen. Describes at length how the Queen
forthwith appointed commissaries, who began by representing in writing
what complaints were made that the conductors sent with the wagons and
lymoners for the fore and rear wards were dismissed, and replaced by
Englishmen who beat and outraged the carters, and how the King only paid
6 stivers for a horse whereas the Emperor paid 7 stivers ; and they took his
answer in writing. Named the author of these untrue reports, but they
"would not be aknown of him"; and yet, while sitting with them
despatching messengers to send the wagons and lymoners to Calais by the
6th inst., viz. 1,000 wagons and 1,200 lymoners (for the 297 wagons and
121 lymoners for supplement of the fore and rear wards were despatched to
* George Gower the day before his arrival), a messenger came from Cassell
with a letter declaring that the man before named by the writer, Peter van
Hall, had carried away 100 cr. of the money delivered to him for the horses
of Cassell. Peter van Hall was then called in and has since paid the
100 cr. to the messenger of Cassell. Sunday, all day, was little enough to
write letters and get them signed by the Queen. On Saturday, having
made an estimate with the commissaries, wrote to Mr. Vawghan at And-
warppe, who sent next day 1,0001. odd more.
That Saturday afternoon, was sent for by Mr. Fane, who had spoken
with the Queen and was sitting with Syperius and the audiencer in her
dining chamber ; " whyche Syperius, the presydente Scoore and curttys
(courteous) Monsr. de Pratte, that semyth to effectyon Inglyschemen soo
weell, bene chyeffe and the oonly dooars abought the Quyene." Syperius,
who seems "a right wise, cold, temperate and discreet man," and is learned
and languaged in Flemish, High Dutch, French, Spanish and Italian,
proceeded, by writing, to fish out of Mr. Fane the truth of Landenberg's
demeanor and the leaving of those footmen and retaining the horsemen — as
the commissaries did with the writer, to pick out the truth of the untrue
reports of the carters. Mr. Fane refused to sign this inquisition, and,
being called in to the Queen and her Council, sent for the writer, as
speaking French better. The Queen concluded that Syperius and another
gentleman0, with two commissaries to be appointed by Mr. Fane, should go ;
the one to despatch the footmen to the Emperor (who retained them
• MOM. de SooMtn.
518 36 HENEY VIII.
1544.
831. FRANCIS HALL.K to the COUNCIL — cont.
because otherwise they would serve the French king) and the other to
conduct the horsemen to Eeyrre ; because, without great danger, Mr. Faane
and Wynddybankke might not come near them. She would have had Mr.
Fane send the footmen money for 14 days more than the full month, "for
their withdrawal, but this he would not grant. She alleged that she
thought the King (although Landenberg had acted naughtily) would
despatch the bands one way or another, and not suffer them to remain
destroying the Emperor's country as they have long done ; and she spoke
"wondrous graciously and gently."
The said Monday, after dinnerrreceived their letters of the 26th and 27th
ult. by Wm. Leghton, to whom he, accordingly, paid GOJ. 8s. &d. si.
Trusts they have received his of the 24th, 25th and 80th ult. Excuses his
slackness in writing by his diligence otherwise, and hopes that, as the
wagons and lymoners for the fore and rear wards were despatched at their
day. so those for the battle may be at Calais by 6 July ; for which the
Queen has deserved thanks, as also has the secretary Burgoyse who, with
his fellow, expects to "be sent to Calais, but secretly desires " not to goo
farre from his nyew bueldynge (?) that he maaks att Bruxselles." Sends
copy of their inquisition and his signed answer, that my lord of Suffolk
may order the conductors accordingly. Has not time to turn it into
English. Also sends copy of a bill of the money delivered to messengers
to prest the wagons and lymoners to be at Calais on the 6th.
Has with much ado obtained passport for the King's 200 mares and
sent it to the frontier this morning ; and tarries here to write this,
which was begun yesterday at Bruxelles, as he will have less leisure
at Calais, " being then called upon and having my head broken on
every side." Describes at great length how he obtained the pass-
port, which he could not solicit on Monday as the Queen went a
hunting. On the Tuesday morning, spoke with the President, who (in
reply to the suggestion that he had caused the mares to be stopped)
answered cholericly that 200 mares was a great matter ; but, on Hall's
telling him that it was a " right small matter for a King's affairs, especially
such as were now in hand," said, " reasonably and coldly enough," that
he would learn the Queen's pleasure. Spoke with the Queen coming from
mass, who thereupon debated with her Council (in which he understands
that Mons. de Pratte was " very heavy lord that the mares should pass ")
from 8 till 12 o'clock, and, in going to dinner, told Hall, who still gave
attendance, that the President would make the answer ; which was that it
could not be, seeing that so many wagons, horses and mares were already
despatched, but the King might have so many horses. Pointed out the
unkindness of such a refusal and the President offered to speak again with
the Queen ; and so, after dinner, brought him to her, " being in her long
gallery toward supper, and her young nephew Fadynando's (sic) second son
called (as some men say) archduke of Awstryse, who is a well-favoured young
gentleman [and] goodly prince of his age of xvno years or thereabout, and
came to Bruxse[lles] the same after dinner." Told her what a small
number 200 mares was for a King's business, specially at this time, and how
"ungraately " the King must take their refusal; and, the President and her
great councillor, Mons. de Pratte, standing by, said that Wm. Leghton,
brother to the late ambassador and now present in Bruxselles, told him
(when here first) that the King should have passport for such mares as he
would demand, so that the Queen knew the certain number (the President
denied this, but Leghton still affirms it). She answered, very gently,
that she would write to the King; as if they thought him a "coloured
and deceitful messenger," although he offered to show the President
36 HENRY VIII. 519
1544.
the point in the Council's letter, who declined as not understanding
it. Said that Suffolk also had written for licence for 14 mares (she
answering "that she was too fine to grant licence for my lord of
Suffolk and to deny the King's Majesty"); and that the reports of the
carters' evil handling were untrue (which the President confirmed and told
the offence of Peter van Halle) ; and so departed to his lodging, where he
received a letter from the Emperor's ambassador in England to the Queen
concerning the passing of the said mares. Took the letter straight to the
Queen, as she was risen from supper, asking her to look in it ; and " followed
her down into herharburs and gardynges," without any gentleman giving
him any countenance, who are so full of " gentle humanity" that when
forced to speak they speak, — " yet but disdainfully and hollowly." When
she had read the letter, and all seemed ashamed or afraid of his company,
he asked MOMS, de St. Py to remind her of him. She turned about and
said she would answer next morning, which was yesterday ; when he
again reminded her, coming from mass, and was promised answer straight,
" but all the Council were assembled first." At last it was granted
that the King should have the 200 mares ; and to know the answer Hall
followed the President into the Chamber of Fynaunsys. In it was Mons.
de Pratte, " who began to swell as though he would have burst ' (I think
the sight of an Englishman is so pleasant unto him) and right spitefully
and irefully said to me ' You may tarry without door well enough. ' "
Describes how he answered that he was attending upon the President to
know the answer touching the 200 mares ; wherereupon De Pratte flew
into a great passion and spoke wildly, and would have accused Hall of
saying that if not despatched he would go without answer. Was " never
so taken up of a stranger," and thinks that De Pratte's gentle nature
may not abide the sight of an Englishman, especially a servant
of the King. Went from him into the Chamber de Fynaunsys where the
President said that the secretary would despatch the passport, asking if the
200 mares " were for the King's Majesty's self " and saying, gently, that
De Pratte had misunderstood him and was too hot without cause. " He
said also that a cokkard, one of the least of least, did speak to him for the
passing of the foresaid mares ; which matter of such importance, he said,
was not to be passed at the only speaking of so light a merchant ; and, by
the resolute denying of me till the Emperor's ambassador's letter came, it
seems I was counted little better but a forged or ' obornyd ' messenger, for
all the acquaintance that I should have here in these parts, which
acquaintance will be acquainted but when they list." Reflections upon the
ungracious nature of most people here.
No news but that the Emperor was still at Messe in Lorrayno and his
army before Lygny castle, which castle "did begin to speak"; and no
certainty of anything but the overthrow of the French Italians beyond the
mountains. Will be at Calais on the 6th. Andwarde, 8 July, 1644.
I .^.— Tidings have come that the town and castle of Lygny are rendered,
and Mons. de Lygny and Mons. de Genever prisoners.
/'/-. 14. Add. Kn<U.
B. O. 2. Articles setting forth that where Francis Halle, man of arms of
Calais, says that he is come to beg the Queen to deliver him 1,000 wagons,
besides the 800 already ordered, and 1,200 draught horses besides the 1,228
already ordered, to be at Calais on 6th July next, it is impossible to provide
so many, considering the wasted state of the frontier countries and the heavy
imposts levied for this war. Hut she will make as many as possible, on
the underetamliiit: that there be no complaints hereafter of ill-payment or
ill-treat: r it has been reported that the conductors of those already
sent were dismissed, and replaced by Englishmen, .who did not know the
520 36 HENRY VIII
1544.
831. FBANOIS HALLE to the COUNCIL — cont.
language of the carters and paid only 5 patars or sous for a horse (whereas
the Emperor paid 7 patars last year) and also illtreated the men and horses.
She will have them conducted by men of this country, each in charge of
25 or 80 wagons and receiving for his pains 25 patars.
To which Hall has answered that he has express charge to hire the
number specified, and will give in prest to those of the Council of Arthois
and Lille 2 carolus per horse, to those of Haynau 8 car., to those of Namur
4 car. and to those of Maestricht, Lembourg and thereabouts 5 car. With
regard to the aforesaid reports he says that the truth is (here follow many
details of names and proceedings of the conductors who brought the former
supply of wagons and horses, showing that there is no cause of complaint).
As to conductors of this country, Hall himself thinks that gentlemen of
velvet robe would prove too dear ; but his charge extends no further than
to take conductors as far as Calais. For the wagons and horses already in
the King's service plenty of men were found there who knew Walloon,
Flemish and English, some for 8 stoetters a day, and gentlemen for 1
carolus ; and he knows not if the King would give more to men of this
country. He says that the carters are well treated, and that the Queen
may trust the King and his ministers therein.
French, pp. 7. Headed ' : Du xxviije de Juing, xvcxliiij.
R. 0. 3. Statement of the names of those despatched to levy horses and
wagons :'0 June, 1544, in presence of Francis Halle, commissary of the
King of England ; showing the place of each man's commission, the number
of horses to be taken from each district of it, and the money delivered to
him for them and for his own expenses. Total 1,005 wagons, 1,260 horses ;
J0,642//. 10s., and to the clerks 8 ducats or 61. Is. Made 1 July, 1544.
French, pp. 4. Endd. in hall's hand.
8 July. 832. The QUEEN OF HUNGAKY to CHAPUYS.
B- °; By her letters of the 24th and 26th ult. he would learn the great
Calendar trou^^G which Landenberger's men of war have given the poor subjects of
vn.Tisl]' Liege and of her government. They have since remained upon the flat
country oppressing the poor peasants, so that there has been likelihood of
a rising to drive them away. Those of Liege blame her, they having given
the men passage over the Meuze upon her assurance that they were friends.
All has arisen from the misunderstanding between the English
Commissioners (who were not sufficiently instructed for dealing with High
Almains) and the footmen, whose custom is to ask more than reason and
increase their demands when they find inexperienced men. Nothing in this
war has troubled her so much, for to let the said footmen be driven away
would discourage all others, they having been levied for the King's service ;
and the commissioners will not go to them for fear of being illtreated, and
meanwhile her subjects have been pillaged. Has reason to resent such
a company being brought into her government and dismissed unsatisfied,
and cannot believe it to be the King's intention ; for, as she wrote, if the
commissioners would have paid for one month's service and 15 days for
their return the footmen would have been satisfied ; but they have never
settled (dcscompte) with the said footmen, only giving money on account, to
the profit of the captains and great dissatisfaction of the men. Knows not
what to think of Chapuys's not having sent any message upon the Emperor's
last letters of the 24th ult., seeing that Altesteyn, whom the Emperor sent
to the said footmen, awaits Chapuys's answer, and that she has so much
commended the affair as important.
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1544.
Yesterday evening received his letters of the 27th ult. persuading her to
release 200 mares arrested at Dunekerke which are bought for the King's
service, as the Council say. Wrote on the 24th that she had refused a
secretary of the King's ambassador, lately deceased, passport for two mares,
which servant next day delivered a bill for 200 mares. It seemed mockery
after being refused two to demand two hundred, and she caused him to be
told that such a request, if it was for the King, was too important to be
mode by a servant without any other certificate (certitude). The
commissioner0 sent for the wagons has since continued this suit, without
having instruction that it was for the King, and, seeing her unwilling, has
used high words, saying that perhaps this would hinder something more
important. Finally, he presented Chapuys's letters, by which she learnt
for the first time that the mares are already at Dunkcrke. Has just cause
not to let so many pass (so as not to strip the country, which partly
depends upon the rearing of horses and would easily be deprived of them if
they could be carried away, which from all time has been strictly forbidden),
the more so as she is advertised that the ships which she allowed to go for
the passage of the King's army carried away, without licence, more than
700 mares, several of which are not fit to serve at present. Thinks that
the King would wish that honesty to be observed which he would desire her
to enforce upon her subjects in his realm, whom she will not suffer to carry
away forbidden things secretly and without his licence. Has not failed to
satisfy the number of horses which the King asked for his camp, although
her subjects would rather have granted a very great aid than sent the said
wagons; and those of Flanders alone caused her to be told that if she
would have supported them about the wagons they had granted her
100,000 cr. for the multitude of the said horses, which exceed 8,000.
When the King has requested horses for him and his she has made no
difficulty ; nevertheless, upon Chapuys writing that it was for the King's
service, she has, for his (the King's) sake, released the said '200 mares for
this once, hoping that he will order his subjects to abstain from trans-
porting any more, to which in truth she could not consent. Although the
Council have sent word that it is for the King's service, she much desires
to know if the King ordered the buying of them for use in this enterprise,
seeing that there are some of them which he will not bo able to use.
Chapuys shall look to this, as very important to these countries.
Chapuys shall thank the King for sending Octavian Bos : upon whom
she will do justice, as his service and the Emperor's require.
Since writing the above, has received his of the 29th and forwarded those
to the Emperor ; and she knows not what to say, except that she is troubled
by the outcry of the people at the damage done them by those whom they
thought friends. Is now advertised that from about Utrecht some horsemen
are coming to the King's service, who go hither and thither eating up the
poor people. Had no notice of it until the people came to complain, and
thinks that the King's commissioners have not in this fulfilled his intention.
After the above was written, came news that Ligny has surrendered to
the mercy of the viceroy of Sicily, and the counts of Ligny and Bochy are
prisoners.
H! Fr. Modern transcript of the original minute at Vienna, pp. 4. Original
headed: A 1'ambassadeur Chapuys en Engleterre, du iij" de Juillet, 1544.
8 July. 833. The SIBUB D'ECKE to MABT OF HUUGAK*.
B. O. The excnier Altensteyn says that the footmen have all passed the
Meuze and wish to join the horsemen ; and they keep good rule. He
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1544.
833. The SIEUB D'ECKE to MARY OF HUNGARY — cont.
declared his charge from the Emperor to the chief officers, who advised that
it should nowise be spoken of to the footmen until they had been thanked
on behalf of the king of England, and were quit of their oath to him and
paid ; and they were not content with the letter of the King's commissary
but would be thanked in their own manner. After they are paid, they will
readily enter the Emporor's service provided they have his letters of
retainer. The captains have obtained safeconduct of the bp. and town of
Liege, and will be here tomorrow to treat of their pay with the English
sub-commissioners. Captain Souastre arrived here last night and is today
gone towards the horsemen, who, it seems, do not wish to separate
from the footmen and are not satisfied with these 4.000 cr. but require full
payment of three months, " disans que leur bestellinge est de celle teneur."
The money here will not nearly satisfy the captains, who, besides a
month's wages, demand " leur depart ou abzug," but we will hear what
they will say.
French. Extract, pp. 2. Headed: Extrait des 1'res du Sr Decke,
escriptes a Liege le iij '•" de Juillet, 1544.
8 July. 834. LUCAS FRINGHUR to FANE and WYNDEBANK.
B. 0. Laus Deo ! adi 8 Julij, 1544: — Wrote on the 2nd. Landenburg's
secretary tells me that the footmen and horsemen are together and will not
separate, and say "the wylbe lycensyd by those thatt toke monstres off
them, and to have, after ther artikell bowck, alff a monett wages as the ar
sworne unto by the Kynges promesse, and wyll have ther mony as they by
monsstryd by ther rolles, or els the saye the wyll fynde wayes to be payd
be the furst Inglisman the can mytte wydhall.'' Nicholas arrived yesterday
about 12 p.m. and so did the captain of the Queen's archers; but Nicholas
might as well have tarried there, for he will not go today with the Queen's
gentleman to the horsemen, so that I must leave all things with your
servant Hottson and go myself with the captain. Tomorrow here will
be Landenburg and all his captains of footmen with Schaperius for their
money, for they have this day gotten ifhe Bishop's safeconduct to come to
this town. If possible, "send me the book whereas Landenburg is bound
to the King's Majesty to serve him for 400 men 500 pays, for he denies it,
and the Bishop and Scaperius would fain see it ; as for this letter we have
here, is to no purpose but only to know where the mustering should have
been."
Hoi., p. 1. Add.: Au sygneurs comisaires de la Mate du Boy Dengleterre,
sygneur Raff Fane et sygneur Rycchard Wynebanck logie a lotrice dor pres
des Cordeliers, en Anvers.
4 July. 835. SUFFOLK, GARDINER, and BROWNE to HENRY VIII.
B- °« Yesterday, incontinently upon their arrival, they began to put things
in order, and despatched (copy herewith) to the Lady Regent for acceleration
of sending the carriages. The Council of this town declared the scarcity of
hay and pasture like to ensue from the great number of horses and cattle
transported, and that, by the unseasonableness of the year and the drowning
of the low grounds, there was less hay than was looked for, and also the
great spoil "made by the vowarde and rerewarde in their passage." The
writers, having made secret enquiry and found this true, have distributed at
Guisnes and elsewhere in the East Pale m . . . . footmen, for
defence, and will depart hence tomorrow. Have today sent the lord
Marshal, the Master of the Camp, Sir Rafe Elderker, Sir John Lee, the
Knight Marshal, and others to view the camping ground, and are preparing
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la 11.
sufficient ordnance and munitions. Besides the preservation of the Pale,
the victuals will be better uttered to the King's advantage there than if the
soldiers lay in this town. It is just reported that they will be lodged near
certain French villages which are yet untouched, and will provide plenty of
corn and ^rass, water and mead, lying 10 miles from this town and two
miles from the seaside, betwixt Marguison and the sea. When forage fails
they will remove elsewhere, foreseeing that they keep on this side of the
water of Marguison and waste no ground that might serve for the King's
"intended purpose which we have in memory." The waste done by the
"vowarde and rerewarde" compels them to leave Calais and they have
nowhere else to go to.
Yesternight Palmer, bailiiTof Guisnes, declared to me, the duke of Suffolk,
his communication with Mons. Deurax, which seemed so strange, after what
I had heard to the contrary, that I willed him to write it and take heed
ef what he affirmed of Mans. Deurax's mouth. We send his writing0
herewith, and have sent the copy to my lord of Norfolk and my lord Privy
Seal, to show how Mons. Deurax " speaketh apart," whatsoever language
he has used to them. Calais, 4 July, late in the evening. Signed.
/'/'• 2. Add. Knild.: 1544.
K. O 2. " Instructions given by the duke of Suffolk, the King's Majesty's
lieutenant, and other of his Highness's Council at Calais to Frounces
II;il. ' Steven Vaugban, Chamberlain and Wynnebanke, whom they have
by letters required in the King's Majesty's name to repair to the lady
Regent of Flandres and, as agents to the said Duke and on his behalf, to
say as followeth," viz., after delivering the Duke's letters: — That the King,
perceiving the hindrance to the "vowarde and rerewarde" by lack of
carriage and victuals out of Flanders, desires the Duke to solicit and
accelerate preparations ; so that the King may, upon knowledge of the
readiness here, haste or slack his passage over the seas. The Duke desires
her to take in good part his earnestness in this and his declaration that, by
slackness of furniture from thence time has passed without damage to the
common enemy, and, through the slackness of her ministers or others in
providing victuals, the voward and rereward have " idly consumed almost
one month." Victuals were promised in plenty unto the " waiter of
Summe" (water of Somme) ; and yet on the border of Flanders they
suffer great scarcity, and want almost 800 carriages, although the King
made great provision of them from his own realm, only counting upon
such number as the lady Regent herself promised. Let her note the King's
proceedings with the Emperor, how he sent over at the day, and 12
days before, the men-of the voward and rereward, and how they are yet
staid for want of carriages, and discouraged from further entry into France
for want of victuals ; and if the like should chance at the King's arrival the
enemies should be much encouraged. And they shall desire her to cause
1,000 carriages and as many lymouers as were lately written for to be at
Calais within six days; and to give a determinate answer therein, for upon
her answer the King will "defer or haste his coming over." If she answer
with good words, and promise to redubbe what has been amiss, they shall
commend her good intention, blame the negligence of her officers and
ministers and, frankly, tell her that in all wars hitherto the like delay has
been used, so that some doubt whether it is done to retain the King's army
near as a strength to this frontier. Time has been lost thereby that cannot
be recovered. As to victuals, they shall desire to repair with her com-
missaries to the- places from whence victuals should come, so as to certify
-46. which Palmer himself dates on the 5th. No doubt this letter could not
be despatched till that day.
t Inserted in another hand.
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1544.
835. SUFFOLK, GAKDINER, and BROWNE to HENRY VIII. — cont.
hither what may be trusted unto, specially in bread and drink ; and as of
themselves they may suggest that staples of victuals should be made at
Sainte Omers, Ayre and a town in Brednarde.
Draft, pp. 4. Endd. : Copie of my 1. of Suff. instructions.
4 July. 836. NORFOLK and Others to the COUNCIL.
K. O. Yesternight, received the Council's letters by Richemount, the
it. P., ix. 727. herald. Might have been at Monstrell three or four days past, but that
their guides have taken them up and down the hills, through hedges, woods
and marshes, and all to lodge them on French ground and save their own
friends. A good part of the army has only drunk water since yesterday
sevennight. Norfolk has twice written to the Lady Regent "very quickly,"
showing that unless the promise of victuals is better kept the King cannot
accomplish his promise to the Emperor. Messrs, de Reux, Bewers and
Countye de Wynes all said we should remove this day to a place within
two miles of Monstrell, but Surrey, lord Warden and Pdynenges, being sent
to view it, found there neither grass nor forage and the passage to it
impossible, so that we cannot go so far. Norfolk and others will ride to
view the place for the camp tomorrow night, within a league of Monstreull,
as " their reports " are not to be trusted, — and yet we must handle them
with gentle words or they may displease us by stopping victuals.
Hear no word of money either from Stephen Vaughan or out of England.
When next pay begins on 8 July they can only pay their men for eight days.
Know not yet for how long the strangers are paid nor at what rate, but
have sent to the King's agents in Flanders to bring their books. Beg the
Council to speak to the King for money, without which nothing will be
done here. Norfolk has twice written to the Lady Regent, and also spoken
to the lords of those parts, to order that our groat may go for three stivers,
as it was wont, but can get no redress. Neither St. Omer's, nor any place
in these Low Countries, will take a groat above 2± stivers, which is but
8$d. The King should write to the Lady Regent therein, for the loss is
too great.
Tomorrow we trust to lodge within 2 miles of Monstreull, with which we
might have been in hand ere this but that there is too much " cosonaige " in
those parts. As to laying siege, as mentioned in your Lordships' letters,
either all of those parts are much abused or else that is not the way to get
it ; for here they say that quarter is the best fortified and that the town
must be won near the castle. We have too few pieces to make two
"batters" upon a place fortified as this is.
P.S. — Norfolk has viewed the place for the Camp tomorrow night.
From the Camp, 4 July. Signed: T. Norffolk: J. Russell: T. Cheyne: H.
Surrey : Walter Devereux : T. Wentworth : Wyllyam Howard : J. Seynt
John : Thomas Pouynges : Gylys Strangways : John Haryngton.
Pp. 8. Add. Endd.: 1544.
ii.° A paper pasted into the above and marked in Norfolk's hand "newes
sent to me iiij days past," viz : —
" Rapport qui me a este faict d'un veneant de Monstroeul."
That they are busy there on all sides, and that, on the side of the "bacq
dattin," 800 feet of the walls fell but is being remade with earth and will
be finished in three days.. The Sieur du Biez is within, intending to await
the siege, with 8,000 footmen, Boulognians, Italians and Picards, and 100
men of arms of the Constable and 25 of his own will be put in if you do
* Not printed in the Slate Papers.
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not besiege Boulogne. The Italians have been in mutiny these three days
and have slain three or four of the men of the Sr. de Lignon. The French
king has commanded tho towns and castle of Rue, Crottoy and St. Wallery
to be thrown down. They are working hardest at Beauvois in Beauvoisis.
French, p. 1.
4 July. 837. NORFOLK to SUFFOLK and SIR ANT. BROWNE.
B- O- Desires to know what the King intends to do, and will keep it
secret to the lord Privy Seal, Mr. Treasurer and himself. Yesterday the
three earls, Bewres, Rieux and Wymes, were here and asked Norfolk if
the Kin;,' would go over the Somrne. Replied that he thought so, nnloM
they failed to furnish victuals ; and asked which way they thought his
Highness should take. They said by Daverne and so towards Monstrcll,
and then, at his pleasure, either to Crotay or by Bray. " I dyd w[ell]
perceyve by their wordes they wold his Highnes shuld
. . . . moch per they have brought us,
wich is only to save their frendes contrees " ; and my advice is nowise to
come by their way, but by Turneham and Seint Omer. " As for us I
trust upon Sunday to hear the guns of Monstrell shoot, and for my part I
bosh re w their hearts that have kept us so long therefrom. My lord Great
Master, I heartily require you to help me with a cast of your office for my
money, that is to say to send me one tun, or less as ye think, of the King's
wine at Calais for here is none to be gotten." From our camp, 4 July.
Hol.,p.l. Add. Endd.: 1544.
4 July. 838. M. DE SOUASTRE to MARY OF HUNGARY.
R- O. Madame, this day I have been at the village of Herben in Lembourg
where I found Frederic Spet with most of the horsemen ; and presented
your letter to him, saying that you understood that he was again with the
the King of England's commissaries on the 26th ult., offering to bring
1,000 German horsemen to Ay re or elsewhere to serve him for 4,000 cr.,
and had received it, and that you sent me to learn whether he intended to
march. He answered that he had so concluded with the commissaries and
received the 4,000 cr., but, at his return from Antwerp (retour dud.
am-ers (?) ), the horsemen had changed their minds ; and now they would
not march unless paid both for the past month and the present. The clerk
of the King's commissaries was with me, and was told that on the above
condition they would march without fail, and that they had nothing to do
with Landenberges. Liege, 4 July, 151 i.
nch. Copy, pp. 2. Headi'd : Copie.
4 July 839. LUCAS FRINOHER and WM. HUDSUN to FANE and WYNDE-
BANK.
i'. ''. This morning I went with the Captain of the Guard to Frederick
Spcde and the rest of the horsemen ; and asked if they would march, after
tlu-ir promise made by Spede to you. They said they would gladly do so,
and were sorry that they tarried so long from the King's enemies, but they
•irotl full payment of the month past and to have money for this month,
at least hall month. With regard to his promise, Spede said that on
coming back to his company, because the footmen were come over the
water, they would not receive this 4,000 cr. upon any such promise. I
asked their account and they showed how they had received of Landenburg
upon 500 horse 6,296 fl. and another time 1,000 cr. ; so they rested to have
about 3,486 fl., "tho thys one captayne of 600 men rekenyd by hys
526
36 HENEY VIII.
1544.
839. LUCAS FRINGHER and WM.
— cont.
HUDSUN to FANE and WYNDEBANK
5 July.
5 July.
Add. MS.
B M 85'
Hamilton
Papers,
n., No. 276.
hothe ther 24 crutzar a daye for every one off hys men and ther
wagyns _and all that belonghyd therto"; and they promised me a
copy of their musters and whole account for the 1,000. I asked if,
this money paid, they would part from the footmen against Lan-
denburg's will. They answered yea ; and that they were sworn to
the King and had nothing to do with Landenburg, who had always
been among footmen and knew not what belonged to horsemen, or he
would not have left them so long upon the poor " howsmen " doing no
service. They will tarry for their " bestellyngh," if they had money, for
they pay for all they take. Showed them that the money received by
Landenburg might serve for their first month, but they said they could
get none of him. Landenburg has been sent for, but comes not ; and
Schaperius doubts that he will absent himself to avoid reckoning ; "for
horsemen and footmen complain of their payments," so that we cannot tell
where all the money is become. Schaperius is glad to hear that the
horsemen will depart from the footmen. Siijned: Lucas Fringher : Win.
Hudsun. Dated at the head : Liege, 4 July 1544.
P. S. in Hudsun1 s hand. — " Owr logyng ys calyd la Rouge Porte a Liege."
In Fringher's hand, pp. 3. Add. like No. 834. Endd. : L'res from
Mr. Fane's servantz to him from Liege.
840. HENRY VIII. to the DEPUTY and COUNCIL of IRELAND.
Enrolment of the articles comprised in letters dated 5 July 86 Hen.
V^-' v*Zl : — R°bt. Sentleger, brother of the lord Deputy, is to be keeper
of Dungarvan. John Parker, constable of Dublin Castle, is to have an
annuity of 20Z. All those in "petty wages" are to ba discharged. The
dean of Christchurch is to be sworn of the Council. The parish church
of Loughesede is to be united to the bishopric of Meath ; and, at the
Queen's suit, Edw. Abacke to have 20 marks annuity in recompense. Con
O'Negall, chaplain to O'Donell, is to be bishop of Elphin, and David
Sutton to have the commandry of Tully, co. Kildare, late of St. John's
of Jerusalem. The lord Deputy is to have 200Z. a year over his old
accustomed fee. Westm., 5 July, 86° Henry VIII.
See Morrin's Calendar, p. 112.
841. HENRY VIII. to MARY OF GUISE.
Has received letters of 21 June, subscribed by her and written in
^ne name °f his " dearest pronept " with the advice of such as she affirms
^° be °f *ae Council (contents recapitulated). Has always eschewed
occasions of war with that country, out of affection to her late husband and
to his niece, as sufficiently declared by his accepting peace, which, by him
that they took for Governor and other evil disposed counsellors, was
broken, so that, being constrained to commence war by Arran and those
with him, the fault should be laid on them and not on him. As the
authority of the late Governor is, as she writes, suspended, and no one
there has power to give a sufficient commission to ambassadors, albeit
Henry were never so well inclined to peace, he could not consent to be
bound where he could retain no sufficient counterbond. And yet, to show
that he would gladly give ear to peace if sure to have it continue, he will
grant a safe-conduct with an abstinence for four or five months (as it will
be long ere the power can be established by Parliament for the ambassadors)
upon the following conditions viz. :—
* Not 30 as in Morrin's Calendar.
36 HENRY VIII.
627
1544.
1. That all his prisoners named in the enclosed schedule, within 20 days
after the arrival of these letters, present themselves to his wardens of the
Marches (which they are bound to do by all laws). 2. Considering that
pacts and promises heretofore have been slenderly observed and that there
is yet no one authorized to conclude such weighty matters, he requires as
hostages one of the next kinsmen of each of the earls of Arrayn, Argile and
Huntley, the masters of Morton and Hume, the sheriff of Ayre, Dunlaveryk
and one of the best of the Carres, to lie as pledges that the abstinence shall
be observed, that his friends in Scotland shall not be annoyed meanwhile,
and that anything concluded by the ambassadors shall be confirmed by
Parliament with the assent of all parties.
If these things are forthwith done, he will be pleased to grant the safe
conduct and to treat of honorable conditions of peace ; but if she refuses
this offer it will be apparent that such inconveniences as shall ensue are
. due to her. Intending within few days to pass with his army into France
he requires answer with diligence. Prays God to give her grace to consider
her daughter and the country wherein she is born, rather than seek the
commodity of the country she herself comes from to their ruin.
Draft, ftp. 8. Endd. : Mynute to the Douagiere of Scotland, v • Julii, 1544.
Ib. 1. 83. 2. Earlier draft of the above, corrected by Paget.
5 July.
Shrewsb. MS.,
A., p. l-2\
Heralds'
College.
BttVM ''i'i
" Selections,"
6.
(Maitl. Club.)
842. THE PRIVY COUNCIL to SHREWSBURY.
The King, having lately received (as his Ixirdship knows) a letter
from the Dowager of Scotland, answers as in the copy herewith. Pray
him to forward it. Enclose "a double of the names of all the prisoners
which be called in at this present," not doubting but that " if any of them
come in," he will take order for them. Will, as he lately desired, learn the
King's pleasure for his proceedings in his Highness' absence. Westm., 5
July, 1544. Signed by Cranmer, Wriothesley, Hertford, Westminster and
Petre.
Pp. 2. Add.
5 July. 843. SHREWSBURY and Others to the COUNCIL.
Add. MS.
32,655, f. 82.
H M.
Hamilton
Papers,
ii.. No. 275.
5 July.
B. o.
Enclose sundry letters from the wardens of the East and West
Marches, although they contain nothing of great importance, to show the
King what exploits the wardens have done in Scotland. Still detain the
Scottish herald and would gladly know what answer to make him. Hear
sundry tales of the King's royal voyage into France and of Norfolk's pro-
ceedings, and desire their lordships to remember them, that lie far off, with
news. Darneton, 5 July. >'/</«<•/ by Shrewsbury, Tunstall and Sadler.
In Sadler's hand, p. 1. Add. Kndd. : 1544.
844. GARDINER to HENRY VHI.
My lord of Suffolk, at his departure this day, willed me to open
letters from Mr. Hal, and, if the matter required haste, send them straight
forth and advertise him of the contents. Accordingly, this being the "time
of passage" and the letters showing that the carriages are prested by
Francis Hal against the 6th inst., I send the letters to your Majesty. " I
retain here the passeporte for your Majesties meres to put in execution
accordingly." The letters are a little perished with water, but legible.
Calais, 6 July.
Hoi., p. 1. Add. Kndtl.: 1544.
528 36 HENRY VIII.
1544.
5 July. 845. SUFFOLK, GARDINER, and BROWNE to NORFOLK and
RUSSELL.
Harl. MS. Since our arrival here, the bailiff of Guisnes made report to me, the
6.989, f. 125 ^u]je Of Suffolk, of his late communication with Mons. de Reux, so discre-
B> M' pant from what De Reux said to you that I would not believe him and
charged him to write it (copy enclosed). As we must signify it to the
King we advertise you, to the intent you may compare the communications
and note their variance. This day Suffolk, with as many of the battle as
are arrived, departs to lodge on French ground between Marguison and the
sea. Communing together of the advantage of a uniform valuation of the
King's coins throughout the camp, we desire to know what your Lordships
have done therein and your advice ; and at what valuation strangers have
taken the King's coins " and whereunto ye think they will be brought, by
such experience as ye have had of them." Calays, 5 July. Signed.
P. 1. Add. Endd. : Rec. Bremewre, 8° Julii 1544°.
5 July. 846. HENRY PALMER'S REPORT.
B. 0 On Tuesday last, 1 July, went hence to Gravelyn, and thence to
Remyngham, where he found Mons. de Vandeville and one of the
commissioners of the wars, and told them he would speak with Mons. Deuras.
They sent a page into the castle, who brought word that Mons. Deuras
was at his rest and would within half an hour speak with Palmer.
Meanwhile the gentlemen showed him a brick tower which is in building
and will make the castle impregnable without cannon. When Mons.
Deuras came into the base court, Palmer delivered letters from my lord
of Arundell. He read the letters and asked whether the two men desired
were not two guides ; and when Palmer said Yea, asked what way the army
would take. Replied that he knew not, "but that some would say to
Parys." "How then (said he) should I provide good guides and know
not what way the army shall go? " For Parys they must have guides
thitherwards, and so in Normandy or any other part of France they must
have sure guides. Palmer answered that "my lords" intended "to have
store of such as knoweth all parts of France." This conversation was as
they walked up and down alone outside the castle. After a pause Mons.
Deuras said that, if the army went into France, leaving the frontier
fortresses behind, they could neither get victuals nor return easily ; and,
therefore, they should besiege Mountroyll ; and, that taken, Heading, Tour-
owen and Boloyne must yield. Even without battery it might be 'besieged
and victuals kept from it and the others, keeping good garrisons meanwhile
at Guisnes, St. Omer's, Ayre and Tornaham; and with men in the castles
of Lyekes and Focquelsolles they would soon have Arde. " This day (said
he) I have sent to the castle of Focquelsolles 20 horsemen and a sufficient
number of footmen to keep the same, and I would that of your part the like
were done to the castle of Lyekes." Palmer agreed with his opinion and
desired him to declare it to the King at his coming. He said he would ;
and gave order to Mons. de Vandeville, captain of Gravelyn, to send two
guides to Calys next day by noon. Palmer then took leave and came with
the captain to Gravelyn.
By the way, the captain expressed the same opinion touching Mountroyll.
Told him it seemed no light matter to besiege so strong a town with such
a notable captain as Mons. de Bies in it. The Captain then said, upon
promise of secrecy, that if earnestly assailed De Bies would do to us as
Mons. Canaplis did to them, who said it should be kept to the last man,
and shot very proudly at them, but afterwards was glad to render it up.
He, too, spoke of the danger of entering France and leaving such fortresses
86 HENRY Mil.
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behind. In Gravelyn castle he showed Palmer a "plat" of France showing
tin- way which the IIMJX n - take t<>\ i id also that which
our Jinny is like to take, which -Denied much tin n .. Like
sayings to the above have U-en held to the writer by M«,n . lM)th at
Gaunt and St. Diner's. Written at Culis, f> July, •• l.y HKVKY PAI.MKKI
//"/.,/</». 8. /•-'«'/</.: " The conference of H«m\ 1'ulnn-r \viili Mon-r.
Deurax."
ily. 847. HUFHM.K .UK! BROWNE to HENRY VIII.
1: • <> Winchester reports thnt he has letters from Mr. Halle declaring
that the wagons, lymouers and maivs out of Flanders will be at Calais
tomorrow, as by Halle's letters to the Privy Council will appear. Have
with their whole number departed from Calais this Saturday because of
the scarcity of hoi semeat (of which they wrote yesterday) and to leave the
town clear against Henry's coming, which they think should now be "the
riither the better, " and they trust he will here find nothing lacking. Are
tonight encamjK-d ut Cawkewell and will tomorrow night lodge in the
enemy's ground between Marguison and the sea, 10 milt* from Calais, as
they wrote yesterday. Camp at Cawkewell, 5 July. Si<ftif<l.
/'.I. A.I.I,
5 July. 848. SUFFOLK and BROWNE to PAOET.
" - < »• As nearly all now appointed to serve are come over, except a few that
take shipping at Harwich and those that must attend the King, these hoys
might l>c despatched. Had the writers had money here they would have
discharged 160 ere this, since they can do no service and yet cost 40J. a day ;
"wherefore, the rather the money shall come from thence the more shall
his Majesty save." From the camp at Cawkewell, 5 July. Siynrtl.
/'.I. Ailil. : " To our very good friend Mr. Secretary Pagett, and in his
ab-cm-e to Mr. Secretary Petre." Kii'M.: 1544.
5 July. 849. NORFOLK, HTSSKLL and CIIKNRY to SUFFOLK and Others.
1; ° Forbear to advertise them of the strange and horrible weather of
" this day and this night past," as they may well perceive it. The lord
Privy Seal, marching to encamp this day within two miles of Monstrell,
was con-trained d> encamp near the duke of Norfolk, where they lack both
water and horsemeat. Without help of the guides provided by the lords
of those parts, found yesterday a good way thither, hut this excessive rain
has so moisted the ground that, even if the weather change, it will take
" a good time " to reach the place where they meant to lie tomorrow.
Never men were so evil handled. Few shall drink other than water this
night and many have drunk no beer these ten days, " which is strange for
English men to do with so little grudging." The selling of the King's
beer at the beginning at 50*. the tun gave such ensample to the Flemings
that they are not ashamed to ask --- (blank) a gallon for their "coyte."
Have, among them, but - (blank) of English beer "which we have
kept for ouree!
(live as their opinion that the King should not go over the river of Some
before he has won Monstrell, Hnlcyne and Arde. thinking it impossible to
victual his armies to pass that river. To enlarge his pale this summer
with these three places would "make a great conquest and profitable;" and,
if they are won in good time, he mi^ht then <_ro over to Normandy, or else
put Abvile in jeopardy. He mu-t either do that or pass the Somme
21715 SL
580 36 HENRY VIII.
1544.
849. NORFOLK, RUSSELL and CHENEY to SUFFOLK and Others- cunt.
without tract of time ; and, by his league with the Viceroy he may choose
whether to pass the Somme or not, considering that we cannot for money
get the 20th part of the drink we need and " that little we have sold at
so unreasonable price that no soldier (sic) can live of their wages unless
they live with water."
Desire to know what the King is minded to do or they will think them-
selves not taken as Privy Councillors. " And yet every hour they have our
curses that conveyed us these ways for saving of their friends' countries
and losing of our time."
Mons. de Bewers has sent word that he intended to camp with them
today but the weather has forced him to tarry a mile and a half off,
whence it will be impossible for him to depart tomorrow. The masters
of the ordnance of both wards think it impossible to convey the great
ordnance until the ways mend. Beg that, if the money which Stephen
Vaughan should send them be at Calais, it may de sent hither with diligence.
Would themselves conduct it from St. Omer's. Desire, in any case, to
have money, as they have not enough to pay the Almains and their own
men for more than ten or twelve days. " We desire you also to send us a
dozen or twenty tun of good English beer, for us old fellows to drink, who
can ill away with Flemysche coyte." Desire answer to this by bearer,
with speed. From the camp at Wymmyngh[en] this v'h foul night of
July." Siyne-i.
Pp. 4. Flyleaf with address lost. Endd. : My 1. of Norff. and my 1. Pryvey
Seale to the Duke of Suff., etc.
5 July. 850. CHARLES V. to CHAPUYS.
R. 0. Has received his letters of the 29th ult. ; and, since the King of
[Spanish England cannot be persuaded to use Landenberg's men, is constrained to
vn Tl^l' ^a^e them because of the damage his Low Countries and Liege have
received by them and (the footmen having joined with the horsemen) the
fear that they might pass into France. . It is a great additional charge ;
and Chapuys must let the King know that by his means the Emperor is
put to expense. As to the Council's saying that they cared not if the said
men did go into France ; cannot understand the English, who sometimes
make the forces of the French so little as to be disregarded and sometimes
so great as to be feared like the whole power of the world. As to the
King's coming in his army, and that meanwhile it may go against
Monturel; Chapuys shall (as the Emperor lately wrote) move the English
to march as far forward as possible without stopping on the frontiers as
they do. As to his suspicion that the King should not be too well furnished
with money, recommends careful enquiry therein and about the time the
King intends to maintain his army.
Leaves tomorrow for Thou[l], and so to his army, which is now before
St. Desir. Metz, 5 July 1544.
Fr.,pp. 2. Modern transcript from a copy at Vienna, subscribed with a note
by the Queen of Hungary ordering President [Schore] to send this letter at
once into England and, if he thinks fit, to advertise Sceperus of the article
mentioning Landenberg's men.
5 July. 851. WOTTON to HENRY VIII.
B. O. ^ They of Ligny have not kept promise, for, on the 29th ult., after
29- breach was made, the count of Roucy came out to treat, and would depart
with bag and baggage, or at least with their lives saved, to which latter the
86 IIKMIV YIH.
1544.
Viceroy was induced by Mons le Grant to agree ; but, while this was iu
question, the Spaniards, loth to lose the sack, entered by the breach and
slew certain of the Italians. To save tin- rest, tin- Viceroy then entered
after th. in. There were taken the ('(Hint (if Urienne (who is also count »f
Ligny) and his brother the count of Roucy, and Escbene otherwise called
Mons. do Tyntcville (who is said to have taken Mnrane from the ki
Romans) and otlu r ^ ntlemen. In the town w. r. -J.OOO footmen, of whom
600 were Italians an-! \\vn- loth to yield. On the .'inl inst. the army was to
depart to Sainctedi"i. r on the Marne, where the iram-on, to strengthen the
town, conveyed the water of Murne into the town ditches, where it has
undermined a great piece of the wall, so that now they dare not abide siege.
The Nuncio, ye tenluy. told the ambassador of Ferrara that a spy out of
France says that the French king has sent the Dolfyn into Picardy and
seems in fear of Henry's army. The duke of Lorayne departed on Monday,
80 June, without making any overture for peace. The Venetian
ambassador has shown Wotton the copy of a letter from the governors of
Sene to Prince Dauria for help against Barbarossa, who has taken the towns
and castles of Talamone and Port Hercule. Wotton said that, doubtless,
the Bishop of Rome, who lately moved question against the Seneses for
these towns, has thus set Barbarossa a-work. Whereat the ambassador and
a secretary that was with him laughed merrily and showed a letter from
Gejiua affirming what Wotton Lad said ; and the ambassador said that the
cardinal of Ferrara (who went from Venice to Home) had requested
l'>iirl>arossa to tarry longer, and that the prior of Capua, Peter Strozze's
brother, who is with Barbarossa, had written to the Bishop that
I'arbarossa offered him (the prior) the said towns, which, as the Bishop
claimed them, he would not take without his leave. It is said that Carignano
is abandoned, or at least cannot be held longer, as Guasto will not again
hazard a battle. The duke of Camerinc is looked for here in two or three
days. The Emperor will depart hence on the 6th inst for Pontamouson,
and thence by Toulle or St. Mihcl towards Sainctdigier. The army has
.taken Malatour, Chambley and other frontier castles, and will leave garrisons
in them and at Ligny. Metz, 5 July 1544. N/./H../.
I 'l>. a. A.I.I. l:ndd.
'< .lulv. 852. WOTTON to PAOBT.
II. O. Three days past, received the enclosed letter directed to Paget, which
seems not very fresh and should have been delivered to Paget at Spyres.
The Emperor departs tomorrow, although it be Sunday. Hitherto
Wotton has been content to follow him a day or two later, " but from
henceforth it shall be no wisdom so to do, ne /<»»<<•, etc." The count of
i'.rienne. bis brother, the count of Roussy, and Chcsne arc brought hither
and shull he >ent to Vuihonle in the Low Countries. Is often asked or
news of our army, and would himself enquire of these men but that " a
Spaniard that dined with me of late showed me that, not long ago, Mons.
de (iramele told certain other that dined with him, for a merry tale, that
my lord of London would send to him to know news out of England the
which (he said) all other should have learnt of him." Encloses a letter to
be delivered to the duke of Allmniucrque's chamberlain. Metz, 5 July
1641.
Hol.,p.l. Add. l-'.nd.t.
6 July. 853. I'.ix \NT.VTION of JOHN HBYWOOD.
Foxe, T 528. Willingly declares the great clemency of the King, whose supremacy
had often been opened to him both by word and writing, though he obstinately
532
1544.
6 July.
R. o.
[Spanish
Calendar,
vii. 141.]
36 HENRY VIII.
853. RECANTATION of JOHN HEYWOOD — cont.
suffered himself to fall into such blindness as not only to think the
bishop of Rome supreme head of the universal Church, but, like an untrue
subject, to conceal and favor such as held the same opinion. Revokes these
erroneous and traitorous opinions and acknowledges that the usurped power
of the bishop of Rome has been justly taken away.
"Memorandum that this recantation was made and published by Heywood
at Paul's Cross at the time of the sermon on Sunday, 6 July 1544.
854. CHAPUYS to the QUEEN OF HUNGARY.
Occurrents will be seen in his letter to the Emperor. Did not for-
get to give thanks for the sending of Octavian Bos and to tell the King
what she intended to do with him. Also did not* fail to represent and
enlarge upon all her " poinctz et articles ; " and the King, after some debate,
was finally not only satisfied but sorry for her perplexity and trouble with
the men of war and the provisions for his camp.
Fr. Modern transcript of tJie original at Vienna, pp. 2. Headed: 1544,
Jnillet 6.°
6 July. 855. SHREWSBURY and Others to HENRY VIII.
Forward with speed letters received from Wharton with others from
Glencarne. As it appears by Glencarne's letters to Wharton that a bruit
that Lenoux "should be holden as prisoner in England" has moved his
friends and servants, in despair, to leave the house at Donbrytayn so that
it seems in danger of being left to Henry's enemies, the writers (although
knowing Lenoux's entertainment at Court only by common report) have
written to Glencarne, to comfort him and the others, as in the copy herewith.
Nevertheless it is to be feared that unless they hear from Lenoux himself
shortly they will fall into further desperation. Darneton, 6 July 1544.
Signed by Shrewsbury, Tunstall and Sadler.
P. 1. * Add. Endd.
Add. MS.
32,655, f. 87
B. M.
Hamilton
Papers,
ii., No. 277
6 July. 856. MARY OF HUNGARY to FANE and WYNDEBANK.
E» O. Encloses copy of a letter just received from the lieutenant of her
archers, whom she sent to the horsemen of Frederic Spedt. Since they will
serve without regard to Landenberger or his footmen, they should without
further loss of time be paid for the month (and not given money on account).
Landenberger is not yet come to Liege to make his reckoning " qui faict
tresmauvaise presumption con tre luy." Bruxelles, 6 July 1544. Signed:
Marie. Countersigned : Despleghem.
French, p. 1. Add.: A noz treschiers et bien amez, Rudolf Fane et
Richard Windelbanc, commissaires du Roy d'Engleterre, en Anvers.
Citissime. Sealed.
6 July.
R. O.
857. CORNILLE SCEPPERUS to FANE and WYNDEBANK.
The Sieur d'Altensteing, commissary of the Emperor, and I, have
done our utmost 'to induce the captains of the footmen to let them be paid
like the Emperor's men ; but they say absolutely that they must be paid
what was promised and passed at the muster (where you were the comissaries)
and also a half month for their return according to their contract (selon
quilz imtjnre a larticle brief). As the country will not otherwise be quit of
Not "3" as in Spanish Calendar.
86 HENRY VIII. 538
15 H.
them, where they do inestimable harm, and they may go into France, and
as it has always been customary to pay men of war their return and also
what is passed to them at the musters, please to provide therein immediately,
as your servants will write more amply. Liege, G July 1.0 1 1.
l-'i'iicli. //.•/.,;». 1. Add.: A messieurs les coumiis do la Majeete du
Roy d'Angleterre, les seigneurs Raff Fane et Richard Wintibanc, presente-
ment estans en Anvers, et a chacun deulx. /•.'/«/</.
6 July. 858. LUCAS FRINOER and WM. HUDSUN to FAKE and WYNDB-
BANK.
R. 0. Liege, 0 July 1644 : — This day we received your letters; and the
Landenburgh and all his captains came to this town, to the commissaries0
of the Emperor and Lady Regent, and, with great circumstance, " com-
plains off border off warre " and told how ho had been ill handled in Ger-
inuny by the money paid him by the commissary, being gold. The com-
missaries of the Emperor and Regent could not deny but that they must
be paid as they were mustered. I said it was no muster, but " a viewing
of the sum " ; but they said nay, for Landenburg told you to take no
musters that day " and protested not to force you to it, but you desiring
him to sit down by you and to help you in your mustering, and you would
do all that might be done." There is no remedy but to pay what is
promised. Since I was with them on the 4th inst., the horsemen arc changed
and now say that they will not depart until all be paid ; and Landen-
burg is sore grieved with Frederic Specie, and told me, before all bis cap-
tains, that " if he had met me going to the horsemen he would have sent
me home with a bloody head ; and I answered him again if it were to do I
would do it again, after the sort I did it." If the footmen are not paid it
will cost many lives, for horsemen and footmen lie within a mile compass,
and they are " no men to be lightly beaten." Let this be looked upon
wisely, for it is no small matter. I shall lack a great deal of money, for they
a.sk " half month pays," saying that they are sworn to it by the article book.
" The captains " say you have promised each of them a present for helping
of the footmen to lose 6 days, soHhey look for a reward. They say further
if you had tarried with them, though you had no money, they would have
gone with you where you had desired." I cannot send you the clear
v reckoning until tomorrow. " Here ayt (hath) ben 2 hor tri alarmes
betwene the contri and them, and ave slaynyed sommo off the centre and
somme off them ; so that the be lik en my a and kepe wache bo dayo and be
nyght." Landenburg will go to the King and Council to complain " ow
hy hayt ben andlyth," and clear himself. The Emperor takes these in. n
in wages as they be passed in your muster book, but they would gladlier
serve the King. I think the Emperor takes them for fear they
should go into France, for many send to have them, *' and the Emperor's
commissary said that he never [saw] such a company together, nor the
Emperor hath none like, nor so many armed in so small a number." I would
I had here Landenburg's bond "of 400 men 500 pays for proving of his
honesty and discharging of you." We do nothing but by Schaperius'
counsel. " The saye the wyll ave imprintyd this giorni to choe to all the
worlde ow the have bene onl« ,-\t IM> the King' Ma*« and ys comissaris that
all Garmani shall spek off yt." Pray recommend im- to my wife. N/./H/V/.
In l-'>in>i'i's /(,/»-/, /./'• 3. Add. : Au sygneurs comissayres dela Ma1* du
Roy d'Engletayre, en (?) Anvers.
6 July. 859. VAUOHAN, DYMMOCK and LOCK to the COUNCIL.
R. 0. Since Blewmantell left, the Welsars (from whom they have received
all money hitherto) find fault with Bonvyce's proxy and will have it drawn
• Altenstein and Sceppenu. •
534 M HENHY VIII.
1544.
859. VAUGIIAN, DYMMOCK and LOCK to the COUNCIL — cant.
according to a form which they are now writing. They have reason to
reject Bonvyce's proxy, who in the end " wipeth all away with these words
•M/.xi fuerit rerocatiun." As bearer, Mr. Fane, could not tarry the making of
the said form it shall be sent by the next. After much trouble with their
broker and the merchants, have received, in all kinds of moneys, about
19,0002. Fl., and paid Mr. Hall 3,0001. Fl. and Mr. Fane (for Landen-
bergh's horsemen) 4,000 cr. which is 1,2662. 13s. 4</. FL, and will send the
rest to " your honours " after taking out sufficient for Mr. Chamberleyn
and Mr. Wynybanke, for the carriages and lymoners which " your honours
now writeth for by my lordes of Suffolk's graces instructions which yester-
night were brought unto us. ' The merchants promise 10,000 cr. more
tomorrow. " Contrary unto the charge which was given me, Stephen
Vaaghan, by your honours in England, and contrary also to your letters
daily addressed hither," your honours, by this last messenger, discharging me
of this matter of the merchants, charge me to repair to the Lady Regent to
provide lymoners, carriages and victuals, repair to the places where they be
and send them towards the King's army — things in which I have no skill.
Mr. Hall, who might have instructed us, is departed; and Mr. Chamber-
leyn, Mr. Wynybank and I know nothing ; besides, you write for an
estimate of what money Mr. Dymmock, Lock and I have received, and that
we should pay the prest of the lymoners and carriages and send you the
the rest. Points out that two of them at least would have to go to the
Council with the money, that there is a little jar with the merchants about
the amount of it, that there is much more to receive, that if the receiver
leaves the money in his host's house while he goes about other business it
may be lacking when required, that if all depart the merchants will think
no more money is needed, and that, as Vaughan has personally received the
money, he must deliver it "by tale" to his companions, which will
occupy two or three days. Vaughan has therefore determined to remain
here while Chamberleyn and Wynybank, and one or two more who have
been already occupied about lymoners and carriages, repair to the Lady
Regent. Andwerp, 6 July. $ yned : S. Vaughan : J. Dymmocke, T. Lock.
P.S. — The Welsars have sent their device for Bonvyce's proxy, which
should be sent hither with diligence, and meanwhile have promised to pay
Vaughan the rest of 100,000 cr. with the interest, which will not be paid if
Vaughan departs hence. A merchant of Andwerp would buy 200 fothers
of lead, taking it in Newcastle or Hull and paying ready money at 11
nobles st. for a fother. Could sell much if he knew how to sell it.
At closing this Vaughan has delivered Chamberleyn and Wynybanke
2,0162. 6.s. 8</. Fl.
In Vawjhan's hand, pp. 5. Add. Endd. : 1544.
6 July. 860. CHAMBERLAIN to the COUNCIL.
R- O. Certified, by Francis the post, how the Regent wrote to him to come
to Bruxelles, to tell her of Lightmaker's horsemen at Utrecht. She said
that the states of Utrecht had written of certain horsemen there arrived,
saying they were levied for the King, who " did eat upon the poor man
and spoiled the country " ; and she marvelled that she was not informed
thereof, that she might have taken order for their passage. President
Schore, without giving Chamberlain leave to answer, added, hotly, " We
are wondrous evil used with the King's Majesty's affairs for lack of good
order given in the same, and the Emperor's subjects are eaten and spoiled
of each side " ; and so recited the annoyance caused by Landenbergh's
company. As the Regent seemed to allow Schore's words, and Mr. Fane
86 HENRY VIII. ,;,:,
l.-.ll.
who was present wished Chamberlain to speak for him, showed that
Landenbergh, a captain recommended by the Kmjx-n.r. vovld neither keep
his own pact with the King nor would serve when the King's commissaries
bare with him so far as to offer like entertainment as the Emperor gave,
who to avoid mutinies had required the King by no means to exceed it and
had sent a copy of his entertainment. The President still repeated " \\ •
have the worst"; but the Queen began to mitigate the matter and said to
Fane us he will report, and, to Chamberlain, marvelled that the Kin-.,' did
not inform her of his levies that she might take order for their passage —
she only knew of the horsemen of De Bueren and Landenbergh. Replied,
after long rehearsal of Landenbergh's fault, which Fane can relate, that one
captain Lightmaker had offered to serve with certain horsemen, to muster
at Utrecht more than a month past, who said ho could bring them no
sooner because stopped at divers places (and lastly by the Count de Bentham
1 1 leagues from Utrecht) but had HO odd at Utrecht, where they had been
stopped these ten days ; and " if they did eat upon the poor man it was
their fault that stopped them." She answered that they were stopped
because it was not known to whom they belonged : when the Emperor
levied soldiers he always sent a commissary to see that they made no spoil.
Told her that no man could better rule them than their own captain, who
had received large sums for them that they might pay for what they took ;
but she still desired a commissary sent, even for so few ; otherwise (quoth
Schore) the country people would "beat and kill them." Has sent one
with her commissary to accompany them to the frontier, being the more
induced to follow her pleasure because Landenbergh's horsemen still refuse
to serve without the footmen. Asked the Regent to write to the count de
lU'iitham to allow the 250 horsemen stayed by him to pass ; but Schore
answered that he was not her subject and would little regard her letter.
Afterwards, however, she offered to write if Chamberlain would carry the
letter. Answered that it was now too late for them to come in time to serve ;
and she said that, considering the distance, she thought the same. The
above was all for which she kept him three days.
Remembering the Council's last advice to entertain all Lightmaker's and
De Bueren's last band, for Landenbergh's, both horsemen and footmen,
were dismissed (at receipt of which Mr. Fane said that only the footmen
were dismissed), could not tell how Mr. Palmer and Mr. Vaughan would
understand the Council's letter in that behalf, and has now written them
how LandenlM-rgh's things go, that they "may go through with Mons. de
Bueren for his last number, except your Lordship's latter advice to them
to the contrary." Andwarp, 6 July 151 i.
>. 7.
6 July. 861. CHARLES V. to JUAN VASQUEZ DE MOLINA.
Add. MS. His camp, after recovering Luxemburg, took a castle suitable for
.W8. f. 825. securing the victuals, and also Leni, which was a very strong place in which
[Spanish were *'^00 soldiers, 500 of them Italians, and 26 bronze pieces lx
Calendar, others of iron, in all 66, and much powder and munitions. The camp is
TO., 146.] now at San Disi, a town of quality, whuh he hopes shortly to take. The
King of England has sent across his vanguard and rearguard, which are
already in trance, and will be himself in Calais with the battle, so that, as
the King of France has no army collected, the Emperor hopes to effect
much, as the country by which he enters is free from difficulties. If he
should fail, through inability to maintain his camp at least until the middle
of September, all that has been spent would be put in jeopardy, and also his
reputation (which would be what he would feel most) and his states. All
536 36 HENRY VIII.
" 1544.
861. CHARLES V. to JUAN VASQUEZ DE MOLINA — c<>nt.
depends upon this army reducing the king of France to a good and firm
peace, and therefore it is most important to provide as much money as can
be had.
sjj '\' s|< *',' ;J< •'{ ^
Mez, 6 July 1544.
Spanish, pp. 2. Modern copy from Simancas headed : Copia de fragmento
de carta original del Emperador al Secretario Juan Vazquez de Molina,
fecha en Mez a 6 de Julio, 1544.
6 July. 862. EDMOND HABVEL to HENRY VIII.
R- 0- Wrote on 8 June of the rout of Stroci's camp, " who saved himself
St. P., is. 731. with few horses in Piemont." The Imperials kept the captains prisoners
and released the soldiers. Few of the whole 10,000 were slain. Stroci is
now in Plaisance. The French king has required 6,000 men of the Bishop
for Scotland ; and the Bishop has granted to give money instead. The said
Bishop with the cardinal of Ferrara, has sent a Florentine named Caval-
canti to renew the practices with this Signory, to enter in league with the
French king and the Bishop ; but nothing can 'induce them " to follow the
Bishop's rage, and the things of France desperate." Carignan has yielded
to the Frenchmen. The Marquis of Guasto is at Aste with 16,000 footmen.
Piero Loigi, the Bishop's son, captain in Plaisance, has sent Guasto
82,000 cr., apparently more for fear than amity. The duke of Camarin
lately departed in post to the Emperor to exercise arms. Barbarossa has
done great damage to the Senes and departed towards Constantinople,
although it is noised that he will go to Tounis. The Swiches have
"recusid to serve the French king, except he pay them for iiij old pagis
due tofore and for as many more new pagis beforehand " ; so that he is like
to lose that nation. The Frenchmen will leave a presidye in Piemont and
withdraw their army to defend their own country. The opinion is that a
great part of France shall be subdued this summer by Henry and the
Emperor, and all the world resounds of Henry's power and the late expedi-
tion in Scotland. Letters from Constantinople report that the Turk will
next spring make an expedition against Vienna with his whole power. His
provisions include 2,000 "buffles" for drawing artillery. The Venetian
ambassadors are little regarded in the Turk's court. " Venice, 6 July 1544.
HoL, pp. 2. Add. Kndd.
7 July. 863. THE PRIVY COUNCIL to [NORFOLK and RUSSELL].
Hurl. MS. By your letters to us and to the duke of Suffolk and Master of the
127' **?rs®» tlle KinS Perceives tow the Burgundians "have dallied with you,
bringing you from place to place for their purpose, whereby you have spent
much time" which otherwise would not have been spent in vain. Now
that you are before Monterell his Majesty expects that you will do what you
can to win it. That you may not want money (that you write for) the
King now sends Mr. liiche, high treasurer of the war, with a mass of
treasure, who shall send you 80,000/. Pray take order for horsemen to
conduct it, by my lord of Suffolk's advice ; to whom also we have written
to send a convenient number. Where in your said letter to my lord of
Suffolk and the Master of the Horse you ask the King's own determination,
we are to signify (to be kept secret to " you Lordships " and Mr. Treasurer)
that his Majesty means to lay siege to Boloyn, and," although you be vij or
viij days before him at Monterel, yet, if you make not the better speed, to be as
far forward at Boloyn as you shall be at Monterel," trusting to speed well
86 HENRY VIII. 537
1511.
in both enterprises. Upon advertisement from my lord of Suffolk of the
readiness of things at Calcs, his Majesty sets forward on Friday0 (altered
from Thursday) next. \V. tm., 7 July 1511. .sY./m// //•/ Canterbury,
Wnothe>l« y. Hertford, Essex, Westminster, Wyngfeld, Paget and Petre.
/// /'ii'M'.H- IniH-l, i>i>. 2. A<Mre** Innt. l-'.mlil.: A regio Concilio in
Anglia.
7 July. 864. THE REGENCY.
B. o. A paper of resolutions taken at the King's departure, headed :—
St. P., i. 763. "Apud \\Vstm., \ij> Julii, a° r.r. H. viij" xxxvj0 ," viz.:—
1. "First, touching the Queen's Highness and my lord Prince."
The King has resolved that the Queen shall be regent in his absence and
that his process shall pass and bear texte in her name, as in like cases
heretofore ; and that a commission for this be delivered to her before his
departure. She shall use the advice and counsel of the abp. of Cantorburye,
lord Chancellor Wriothesley, the earl of Hertford, the bp. of Westminster,
and Sir Win. Petre, secretary. Item, my lord Prince shall [tomorrow orjt
on Wednesday nt \t remove to Hampton Court, and the lord Chancellor and
Hertford shall repair thither on Thursday and discharge all the ladies and
gentlewomen out of the house, and "admit and swear Sir Richard Page
chamherlain to my lord Prince, Mr. Sydney to bo advanced to the office of
\\ard, .la-.per Horsey to be chief gentleman of his privy chamber and Mr.
Cox to be his almoner, and ho that is now almoner to be dean, and Mr.
Cheke as a supplement to Mr. Cox.J both for the better instruction of the
Prince ami the diligent teaching of such children as bo appointed to attend
upon him."
Item, for the number of his Majesty's Council and their order."
has appointed to be of his Privy Council in his absence the
abp. of Canterhurye, lord Chancellor Wriothesley, the earl of Hertford, the
bp. of Westminster, and Sir Win. Petre, secretary, and either the Chancellor
or Hertford, or both, shall ever be resident at Court, and if neither of them
can be there the abp. of Canterbury and Petre to remain with the Queen,
but when convenient all five shall attend her. The lord Parre of Horton
shall be used in Council with them for matters concerning the realm.
8. " Item, for a lieutenant in cace, and who shalbo of counsail with
him."
Hertford shall be "lieutenant in cace," taking his commission from
the Queen Regent and using the advice of the aforesaid Council.
4. " Item, for musters, and th'appointment of certain in every shire to
have the principal cure of the same, and for commissioners for the bul-
warks."
The Council shall order these matters.
5. "Item, for ordnance and munition, both to serve in time of need and
for the furniture of the 'IWer, the state whereof would !*• declared and for
a master of th'ordnan
The Council shall order these things, " U-ing ordnance, etc., sufli
left for all purposes, and Mr. Walsingham, in cace, to be commissioner
with the lieutenant in the Tower."
6. " Item who shalbe in commission for passing of all warrants for
payment of money?
" The Stamp to remain and things to be passed by that. warrant.
•July llth. t Cancelled.
* This passage fllL-d in by Paget. It originally stood, " admit and swear Sir Richard
1> ,',, _ (blank), the Prinoe, Jasper Horsey steward. Mr. Doctor Cox bis
(blank), and Mr. Cheko as a supplement," etc.
538 36 HENEY VIII.
1544.
864. THE REGENCY — COM*.
7. "Item to know the King's Majesty's pleasure for horsemen to be
entertained here at home and for ' egarring ' of certain footmen.
" It is not thought necessary.
8. " Item, for his Majesty's licence to such his officers and fee'd men
as be not appointed to wait in this journey."
A commission to be made to the Chancellor, Hertford, Westminster
and Petre to license them " agreeing reasonably for it."
9. " Md. for the denizens, the Mint, Yarmouth, the Ports, the lord
Chancellor's warrants for the commissions to my lord of Norff., my
lord Privy Seal, etc.
" His Majesty is pleased to sign all these bills with all the commissions
and things necessary when they shalbe prepared."
Added in Paget's hand : "A commission to the Queen and —
(blank) of the Privy Council to make warrants for money."
Pp. 5. Endd. : Thinges ordred at home.
865. HENRY VIII.
Harl. MS. Lists of persons to attend the King and Queen. Modern copy,
HR 'ir " quite wrongly headed as "orders taken at the time when K. Henry the 8
went to Bullene." See Vol. XI., App. 9.
7 July. 866. CHAPUYS to CHARLES V.
R- 0. Received yesterday the Emperor's letters of the 28th ult., together
with the writing0 presented by this King's ambassador upon Mons. de
vn ei4'n' Courrieres' charge ; and, this after-dinner, has been with the King. After
convenient courtesy for his care for the Emperor's person and affairs, spoke
to the King of the departure of his army, not according to the said writing
but to what was said to Secretary Paget, telling him that the Emperor's
opinion was that, if the whole army was not ready, he ought in all diligence
to cause the 80,000 men spoken of by Paget to march ; and that no doubt,
he would use the rest to the annoyance of the enemy, in accordance always
with what had been capitulated ; and that Paget had reported that the
80,000 would be on the march by the 10th ult. The King answered nothing
touching the restriction aforesaid, but only touching the day, viz., that his
men had been in France within the time capitulated and the Emperor's
were not there yet (for Chapuys could not persuade him to comprise Comercy
or Lygny within the realm of France), and, if his men had passed further
or did not hasten to do so, he was not to be blamed, but rather those of the
Low Countries, who did not serve them with victuals or necessaries, like
wagons, &c. ; and there was little hope of their being succoured from thence
if they marched forward, seeing that, at the door, they were left to die of
hunger and thirst, his camp having been three or four days without other
drink than water, which was a thing to make all his men despair. He would
tell Chapuys in confidence that he had decided, in order, to open the way
for victuals, " et pour la doubte que dessus," to essay the taking of
Mnnstreul, and he was hourly expecting the advice of the chiefs of his army
therein, and likewise notice from the duke of Suffolk that all was ready,
whereupon he would pass at once to Calais, and thence to the camp.
Chapuys said that if the said enterprise could be suddenly executed it would
be well, and if not it would be a loss of reputation and not in conformity
with the capitulation not to stop on the way unless by force and the exigence
of warfare (Vr.ri<jcn<T tic la raiwn de la ijnerre) ; and, as to the victuals, he
ought to blame his own ministers, who were admonished to send
* See Nos. 714 (3, 4, 5) and 802.
86 nr.\n Mil. 580
I.--H.
commissioners to provide \iciuals m -.»«>.! tun. -, and also to send other com-
missioners to accompany her deputies to make the peasants send victuals to
the camp daily. The want of these commissioners had partly caused their
necessity : 1 >• wars had much diminished the victuals, as long ago
his ministers were advertised, and. moreover, Chapiiys heard that the men of
his camp would not pay for the victuals nearly as much as the King sold his
for at Calais, and, what was worse, wanted the m -w money taken for them at
a higher rate than the old (which is hetter than the new hy nearly two//.'
in tlio iji-nx </'/Vi/) ; the number of wagons which he demanded had been,
accorded to his commissioners, who, like inexperienced men, thought between
the two of them to conduct a very great numlN-r of wagons and horses ; the
Kmperor's ministers were not to blame if the peasants withdrew. The
King answered that then- was no appearance [that they] would not be
willing to serve for pay were it not that there was some tacit prohibition ;
hut he. was much astonished when Chapuys read him, out of the Queen
Regent's letter of the Mrd, that the countries there would give a marvellous
aid to be exempt from serving him with wagons and horses, and that
Flandt T> alone offered 100,000 cr. Touching the Paris journey, declared
to the King, as graciously as possible, the contents of the Kmperor's letters,
to \\lneh In an. u. red nothing; and did not forget to touch upon the
mistake of not practising with the Swiss so as to defeat French ho|>es there.
But the King persisted, as formerly, that, even if the 12,000 Swiss were
to come an reported, he would not mind, believing that that might hasten
the ruin of the king of France, giving him confidence to ha/ard battle,
which is all that the Emperor and ho ought to desire. On C'hapuys's
'gesting that if the Swiss came it might lead to the inconvenience
alleged m the writing of his ambassador, viz. the laying of a great army to
hinder the passages and victuals, whereas, if neither Swiss nor other
strangers came, it seemed that perplexity would constrain the king of
France to come to a sure and lasting peace advantageous to the Emperor
and him, which was, in Chapuys's opinion, the object of both Sovereigns.
The King paused, and then answered that all practises to that end
would be well employed, and nothing was so tnie as that the king
of France was extremely perplexed, at his wit's end, and must be astounded
by the Emperor's late victory in Lomhardy, a triumph which came at the
hlc time.
With regard to Landeml>erg's men the King answered conformably to
what C'hapuys last wrote, adding that he wished to show that his commis-
sioners had in two or three places compensated the damage done.
Represented to him that LandemlM-rg and his men said that he had agreed
to pay as the Emperor paid hist year, and, if he WHS unwilling to give so
much (in order not to make the Emperor*! men mutiny), he could give a
gracious and honourable dismissal by paying for one month and fifteen
days' return ; and that, as the Queen had written, the whole fault proceeded
from the inexperience of the Commissioners, who did not know High
Almains and never made a formal pay but only delivered money on account
to the captains. The King answered that he had, as aU>ve, paid part of
the damages, and moreover was not to deliver moneT except to the captains :
and, as to the Kmperor's offer to chastise LandemU-rg if lie did not M
duly, there would have been no need to trouble the Kmperor. for he would
himself chastise him if, whe^n once at the camp, he should wish to mis
belur.e. Which is different language from thai -i/. that
God had LTiven him grace to r. Landenl»eri:'s ill will in time, who
at the camp might ha\e comnntiid invparahle follies. He f,.,-ls much
aggrieved at the < al of passport for 200 mares, which he bought
ihout advertising her; and (not yet knowing that the Queen has, upon
Chapuys's letters, accorded the said passport) complained that the Emperor's
540 86 HENRY VIII.
1544.
866. CHAPUYS to CHARLES V. — cont.
ministers always affirmed that nothing would be refused him for money,
and for his money he could not be served ; and it seemed that he was [not ?]
desired to go forward but rather to guard the frontiers of the Low Countries.
This constrained Chapuys to tell him that the contrary was evident by the
Emperor's capitulation with him, and instant solicitations to go forward,
and, although he might say that without his aid the frontiers there might
have been lost, he might remember that, about two years ago, when the
country was quite unprepared, owing to the dissimulation of the king of
France, it defended itself very well against the three armies of the duke of
Orleans, of Vendosme and of Martin van Rossem, and now when the king
of France was occupied elsewhere there was no great fear for the said
frontiers. He could not reply. On telling him that the Queen sent notice
that certain horsemen from Seelande, coming (as they said) for his service,
were illtreating the poor people about Utrecht, and that she was astonished
that his commissioners had not informed her, he answered that, long ago,
he gave charge to bring 400 or 500 horsemen from thence, provided that
they came at the time prefixed, which they did not, and in their place he
caused Mons. de Buren to levy as many, so that he does not intend to use
them — they ought to be chastised for their insolence. The King could not
name him to whom he gave the charge, who is called Lytmach, a merchant
of the Stillars here, who, since his bankruptcy, has meddled in war.
The King showed more pleasure at the taking of the counts of Ligny and
Rossy than of the place, of which he makes little. He took in very good
part that the cardinal of Lorrayne's coming to the Emperor was refused ;
and the Emperor's intimation to him by his ambassador and by Chapuys.
While writing this, had word from the King that, immediately after
Chapuys left, letters from the chief of his army had signified the arrival of
Lytemach with excuses, upon which he had resolved, that, as the horsemen
were so far into the country, he would use them, notwithstanding what he
told Chapuys ; and prayed Chapuys to inform the Queen of this, and that
he was sorry not to have heard of the coming of the said horsemen in time
to send commissioners and provide against their oppressing the people ;
and he thought that, now, when they had received money, they would not
so misbehave. London, 7 July 1544.
Fr. Modern transcript of the original (in cipher) at Vienna, pp. 7.
7 July. 867. VENETIAN NEWS from ENGLAND.
Venetian A news letter from England [dated 7 July?], forwarded by the
v Ne0nd3ai2 Si?nory of Venice to the Pope on 26 July, 1544, telling how the lord
Privy Seal and Duke of Norfolk are already over sea with their men and the
duke of Suffolk following with the remainder, while the King would leave
Greenwich on the 10th or 12th July and be at Dover at the end of the
month, and describing the King's army and its intention to march on Paris.
Off Falmouth, four French ships have captured a rich prize of 11 Spanish,
Flemish and Portuguese ships. Three other French ships have captured
two English merchant ships and also, it is feared, two men-of-war. The
King has 80,000 ducats of the city of London upon security of land, but
failed to obtain from Italian merchants bills of credit on Antwerp for
200,000 cr.
7 July. 868. SUFFOLK, GAGE and BROWNE to HENRY VIII.
Have presently received letters from my lord of Norfolk, my lord
Privy Seal and Mr. Treasurer, and (being very sorry to see them in that
need) have concluded to send 400 or 500 tun of beer, to be conveyed by
:<•, IIKMIY VIII. 541
1511.
Flemings, under conduct of the writers' soldiers, to St. Diner's, and thence
to their camp under conduct of theirs. For this, Gage departs tomorrow
early, to Calais. Will also send them such money as can here be spared,
< and will rather strain folks here than see them lack, "considering their
journey importeth a great matter, and their return without anything
doing should not sound all to your Majesty's honor." Enclose their letters.
At the camp beside Whitsandebaye, 7 July. N////I. ./.
/'.I. A.M.: /•;««/«/.: 1044.
7 July. 869. MARY OF HUNGARY to NORFOLK.
R °- In answer to his letters of the 2nd m>t ., as to •>/..••/./• of England
which he wishes current at three pat tars of Urabant, the xtiHttrr* newly
coined have bct-n assayed and are found to be worth only two /..///./ /•> Brabant
or four //»•«»: of Flanders, so that she cannot make them pass at five //;•«<: or
three 1'iittdrx. As to the want of victuals in his camp; upon his former
letters, she despatched the commissioners who have charge of this towards
him, but now the duke of Suffolk has sent a l>ill-t upon this matter of
victuals and she writes to the commissioners to go straight to Calais.
Bruxelles, 7 July. .S'tV/n*/ : v're cousine Marie. ( 'nimtfniijnnl : Desplegbein.
i, /».!. Ailtl.: A mon cousin le due dc Noortfocq. Kmltl. : 1544.
H July. 870. SIR ANTHONY KNYVET to the COUNCIL.
R O. Has received their letter dated the last of June, and perceives the
King is informed that the fortress now making at Portsmouth is fcncible,
" the which is not". The forepart of the barbican towards the sea is come to
the YiuiiliMitre and some of the "ventes " are up, but the North part is not so
far forward ; however it will shortly l>e fencible. The square tower is at the
second floor. As for furnishing Mr. Chaderton with ordnance ; of the
proportion for which the writer sued to their Lordships only 2 brass
sakers are come, and, unless he were to disgarnish the town, he cannot
furnish the fortress, which would need 12 greaLpieces and 24 " bassys and
haghuttes a crok." Only half a last of powder is come, but good store of
bows, arrows, bills and pikes. Begs them to consider the work is chargeable,
and is best defence for the " Isley " of Portsmouth and the town. Begs
them to move the King for the ordnance. It is necessary ; for on Saturday
and Sunday lust they saw 3 score sail of ships lying off and on the coast,
but could not see what they wen1, so Knvvet sent word along the coast for
good watch to l>e kept. Portsmouth, 8 July. >'/»/»/••/.
/'.I. A'U. 1-:,M. 8 July 15 II.
8 July. 871. SHREWSBURY and Others to the COUNCIL.
Add. MS. Enclose letters from the wardens of the East and Middle Marches,
2>6BM 89' 8nowmS ^eir exploits in Scotland, a letter from Wharton and another to
Hamilton nmi ^rom Robert Maxwell, whereby, his father IK ing the King's prisoner, he
Papers. would have all the West Marches of Scotland assured, as his friends,
ii., No. 278. servants and tenants.
Yesterday arrived the Council's letters with those of the King to the
Dowager of Scotland, which were forthwith despatched by Rotesay herald,
who, as the East Marches of Scotland are so broken and the Governor lies
in or about Edinburgh castle, went to Wharton to be com- y«l in by the
West Marches and go to Sterling through the countries of Maxwell. Angus
and Glencarne. Beg them to take their opportunity with the King (in
pursuance of their letters) for Shrewsbury's instructions, and to remember
542 36 HENRY VIII.
1544.
871. SHREWSBURY and Others to the COUNCIL — cont.
that on Tuesday next, 15th inst., begins a new pay for the garrisons, and
their lordships know what money is here. Darneton, 8 July 1544. Signed
by Shrewsbury, Tunstall, and Sadler.
P.S. — Enclose letters and advertisements received from Wharton with
the copy of a letter from Glencarn to Robert Maxwell.
/'. 1. Add, Endd.
8 July. 872. SUFFOLK and BROWNE to NORFOLK, RUSSELL and CHEYNEY.
Hurl. MS. We are sorry to understand by your letters your necessity of victuals
6,'jNy, f. 1-21). ant| hindrance by weather. We have determined to despatch, of the King's
Bl M* provision, from Calays to Sainct Omer's 300 or 400 tun of beer with all
speed ; and you must take order for its conduct thence. Rather than you
should lack we will strain ourselves and our men. Also you shall receive at
Sainct Omer's as much of the money that comes out of Flanders as can be
spared ; and, upon the coming of this Flemish carriage with the beer, you
' may retain such of it as you need. You seem to think it strange that we,
knowing the way to be taken by the King, keep it secret from you ; but we
are as ignorant therein as you. As soon as we have any inkling of his
Majesty's determination we will advertise you. This morning, early, we
despatched Mr. Comptroller to Calays to join my lord Chamberlain and my
lord of Winchester for the expedition of this beer. From the camp beside
Marguyson, 8 July. S'ujned.
P.S. — You may not reserve above 200 of the carriages. For the money,
we cannot send above 10,OOOZ. with which you must make shift. This
beer is English and must be "uttered thereafter," but the next shall be
drink " made of our brewhouses, your Lordship knoweth, devised in
England for the field, which shall be better cheap to be bought for the
soldiers." We shall cause biscuit to be baken, and if your carriage be well
conveyed from Sainct Omer's we trust to serve you in good stead. For your
own diets, we are bold to send of the King's provision here four pieces of
wine (two for Norfolk, one for Russell and one for Mr. Treasurer) and
would send more if more might be spared. You must send, for the money,
" some of tfust " to receive it at Sainct Omer's.
Pp. 2. Add. Kndd.
[8 July.] 873. NORFOLK to DE ROEULX.
R- 0 Desires him to " put " better provision to furnish this army with
victuals, or great inconvenience will ensue. He promised that if they
would besiege Monstrell they should lack no victual ; whereas they have
not had the tenth part of bread and beer that would serve this army. He
also promised that if Norfolk would pay 200 horsemen and 500 footmen he
would convey all the victuals to Renty or Hewcliers ; and this is to desire
him to keep that promise and advertise Norfolk when and where these men
shall enter wages, and also to send hither some honest man to see the
victuals sold at a reasonable price. Norfolk and the lord Privy Seal and
Mons. de Bewers and many others this day viewed Monstrell and think it
the worst town to approach that ever they saw ; yet • if De' Roelx sees
them furnished with victuals they will do their part, but without victuals
they must return with dishonor, after coming hither more for the wealth
of the Emperor's countries than their own commodity.
I>rnit in frmjlish in the hand of Norfolk's clerk, pp. 2,
Mi; lIKMtY VIII. 648
1641.
9 July. 874. Tin: KKOKNCY.
See GRANTS in JULY, No. 78.
9 July. 875. SUFFOLK and BROWNE to NORFOLK, RUSSELL and CHEYNEY.
Hurl According to last letters, have despatched to Kainct < >mer's four score
9?'&i131 tuns °* beer antl ten °* the KinS>s brewhouses, with Kn-/h-h l.n-wers and
600 qr. of malt. Trust to keep them supplied with mult by way of St.
Oiner's, and also wheat for bread. they h;i\iir_' <>\<ns and mills sufficient.
From the camp 1>< ->ide \\ 'hit-ami. 'Lau . !> -Inly.
Though your hrewhouses he few, yet (yon lying still) they may brew three
brewings easily every day and night ''which wolhe Ix tonne of heare."
n,d.
I '• ^- — Where you have written that you cannot well understand our letters
sent with Palmer's bill — you having written that Mons. de Reux counselled
you to besiege Monstrell "hut on one side, contrary to your, my 1. Privy
Seal's opinion, which opinion we also he of," whereas he said to Palmer
" that Monsterell was expedient to he had and |x)ssible enough to be won," —
we think it great doubleness that he should persuade you that it was
impregnable if 6,000 men were in the town and yet say to Palmer (hy whom
we perceive that there are 5,000) that it might be had.
/'.I. AM. KntU.
9 July. 876. NORFOLK and Others to SUFFOLK and BROWNE.
B. 0 Were yesterday before Monstrell with a number of horsemen and
400 or 600 hacquebuttiers, leaving the camp here, as the river was
impassable without making hridges of the King's hoats, which are not so
easy set up as the King was informed, for Nedeham and Marten have
been all this day in making four of them. In viewing the town Mons. de
I '•• \vers and Mons. de Wymes and the most expert of his company agreed
with the writers that they never saw so evil a town to approach. Whatsoever
has been said by Mons. de Uieux and others who have made plats of it, there
is no sure camping place within a mile of it ; and in it are 4,000 men with
"Minisr i|, I,. . I , ;i (iiiysfhe and many other good men of war." Will,
however, pass the river this day, and tomorrow lay siege. Never English-
men endured such scarcity of bread and drink as this army, so that, at last,
Norfolk is this day forced to write to Mons. de Rieux as in the copy0
enclosed, which is done with the consent of such of the Council as have
subscribed it, the rest being ordering the camp for tonight. I, the lord
Privy Seal, licensed Jheronomus to depart to C'alyce, but considering his
knowledge of Monstrell, we desire him sent hither, and also such of the
Cornish men's tools as remain at Guisnes. "From the camp at P.rymew,
one mile from Mon>trell, this i\ morning of July." >/<//!.,/: T. Norffolk :
J. Russell : T. Cheyne : Water Devereux : W. Howard : T. Wentworth :
Wyllam Grey: Franssys Bryan : John Haryngton.
/'/'• 2. AtM. /«;>»»/</. : 1544.
9 July. 877. CHAMIKUI.UN to SUFFOLK and the Corse n..
B'°' Received Suffolk's letters and instructions to Hall, Vaughan. Wyne-
bancke and the writer, late on Saturday \ night last. As Hall was departed
to Calleis and Vaughan charged with the King's treasure, Chamberlain and
Wynebancke repaired hither on Sunday. The Queen was forth hunting
•See No. 873.
f July 6th. For the instructions referred to »tr No. 835 (2).
544 36 HENRY VIII.
1544.
877. CHAMBERLAIN to SUFFOLK and the COUNCIL — con*.
and did not return until Monday at 4 p.m., when they repaired to her
(Wynebancke being vexed with a fever which still follows him). After
reading Suffolk's letters and hearing their charge she madfc answer (detailed)
that the country had supplied almost the whole number of wagons and
lymoners at first required, and was strained to the utmost in providing
both for the Emperor and the King ; that she would see that her
ministers hindered neither the Emperor's affairs nor the King's, which she
held as one ; and that the fault was in the late sending of the King's com-
missaries, both for wagons and victuals, for which she had written and
spoken so often to the ambassador deceased ; but things were in such order
that, the King sending commissaries and money, she would furnish them.
In reply Chamberlain pointed out how the van and rear guards had lost a
month idly, and were deterred from further entering into the enemy's
country. She answered that she had said what she had done and would
do ; and, as for the wagons, one Hall had just been here and obtained the
whole number, if they did not now demand some new number ; and as for
victuals she had looked long to know where the King would appoint his
staple, and for commissaries to be sent to use such order (described) as the
Emperor used last year, as Chamberlain saw, at Vallentienes. She then
concluded to receive in writing the effect of what he had rehearsed and
apostyle her answer in the margin.
She then asked where the commissary0 for Landenberghe was, since
Skeperious now wrote that the horsemen were content to serve. Told her
he left in post towards the King two days ago. She bade Chamberlain
travail to get them to serve, for, by their eating up the country, the King
was making war upon the Emperor's people. Eeplied showing that Lan-
denberghe, whom the Emperor had recommended, after receiving no small
sum for the conduct of 4,000 footmen and 1,000 horsemen, and also from
the King's commissaries in prest upon the first month's wages 23,000 cr.,
refused to serve either according to his own bargain or even at the rate
which the Emperor had required the King not to exceed, and therefore Lan-
denberghe was altogether to blame, and not the King, who between him and
another captain, Hanse van Sekein, also recommended by the Emperor,
had wasted above 50,000 or 60,000 cr. ; Landenberghe's doings she knew,
and the other, after the Emperor had agreed with him on the King's behalf
and he had received 25,000 or 28,000 gilderons, refused to serve unless the
King would give him certain towns for surety. " ' Mary (quoth the President
Schore, standing by) had Landenberghe been so wise as he, this had not
chanced that now hath.' ' Why, Sir (quoth I), methinks ye regard not the
thing so indifferently as ye ought, nor with such respect as thereto ought to
be had. Think you (quoth I) that it is meet that any prince of honor should
so much bow to the will of one so much his inferior ? Methinks ye do not.
Compare the things well.' Whereat he changed colour and said ' I can not
tell (quoth he), but we have the worst.' 'As who says (quoth I) that,
without respect from whence th'occasion proceedeth, ye would wholly charge
the King's Majesty, my master, with the fault.'" The Queen said that the
fault was most in the commissaries, who should have paid the soldiers and not
the captains. Replied that they could not tell who was a gentleman or an old
soldier but by the captains ; and, besides, the bargain was with Landenberghe
to provide the men. "Nay (quoth le Sor Skore) it was no bargain to be
kept." Then, said Chamberlain, the King is abused by the Emperor "who
wished unto him so unreasonable and lawless a captain," for there are
means to constrain the keeping of promises. The Queen said " those kind
of people are otherwise," and she knew how her brother had to bear with
them ; "and, as I understand (quoth she to the duke of Ascoot, who stood
* Fane.
36 HENRY VIII. 545
1544,
by), I hear say there are among the footmen many gentlemen and such aa
aro both able to be captains and have already been captains, and (then quoth
she to me) the King's Majesty must not look to be served of a gentleman
or an old soldier for so small soulde as a raskall, and I promise you (quoth
she) one were bettor to be served with 1,000 such than 8,000 other."
Answered that all this did not declare the King to be in fault, but the captain
that bargained with him ; but she said that with these people it was useless
to go about to save money, there was Mons. de Bueren, to whom she
prescribed a certain rate, and who she know would look to the Emperor's
profit, and yet he exceeded it. Replied that De Bueren also exceeded the
pays he promised the King; but not much, and Chamberlain found his men
pleased with their soulde.
She then concluded by wishing some order taken with Landenberghe's men
and desiring to have Chamberlain's requests in writing (which he delivered
[the same]4 night to the President and expects the answer this afternoon
at the Queen's return from hunting).
Encloses the Queen's answer, which he could not obtain until yester-
night at 11 o'clock. Described minutely the method to be followed in
providing victuals at the staple, as ho has learnt it from President
Schore, who also said that the conduct of victuals to the camp in the
enemies' country was meant, by the King's Council, to be done by Mons.
de Ruyz, but he "will not serve in that behalf"; and as it is not in
the articles that it should be conveyed by them, the King must assign part
of his troop thereto, and therefor Mons. do Bueren 's band may serve. As
for Landenberghe's horsemen, who are now willing to serve if paid for
a month past and for this month, the Queen says that commissaries must
be sent to distribute the money and not to trust to the captains. Lan-
denberghe has sent to her for safe-conduct to go to the King, which she
has granted. And she says there in no remedy but to bear with them as
the Emperor does, who has learnt their nature to his cost. Bruxclles, 9
July, 1544 " early, in the break of day."
I'.S. In his oum hand. — Touching the excuse which your Grace willed me
to make for letting certain mares of the King and your grace pass before
licence hod, the Queen " said he ought not so to have done, but, upon your
Grace's request, she was content to pardon him." Schore has just sent for
him and shown a bill (enclosed) t passed between Landenburgb and the King's
commissaries, which the Queen would have performed, as the horsemen
now offer to serve without Landenbergh ; " and still with exclamation he
crieth to have them despatched." Intends now to depart towards Calleis
and the camp to finish account with De Bueren and take Lightmaker's
musters on the frontiers in pursuance of his first charge. I't supra, 9 July,
4 p.m. Signed.
/'/'. 11. Add. Endd. : " With an answer from the Regent," Ac.
B. 0. 2. The Queen Regent's justification, delivered to the duke of Suffolk's
agents who presented the annexed memorandum.
Since April lost she divers times, to the late ambassador, desired to know
in time what victuals, wagons and lymoners were wanted, and thereupon
the ambassador required 2,500 lymoners and 2,200 four-horse wagons.
That number was excessive, since the Emperor must also be furnished, and
she wrote to the Emperor's ambassador resident in England, 1 April, to
represent this to the King and Council. A list of all the horses of these
parts showed that, without stopping labour and trade, not above 10,000
horses could be taken, part of which hod to be sent to the Emperor's army
and to serve the footmen and horsemen levied here by the Count of Buren.
• Altered from •• jester." f No. 697.
91715 • J M
546 36 HENRY VIII.
1544.
877. CHAMBERLAIN to SUFFOLK and the COUNCIL — cont.
She caused a great number of horses and wagons to be ready on 22 May,
as requested by the King's commissaries, but no one came for them until
the beginning of June, and the wagonners complain much that they were so
long kept idle. At the beginning of June came a single commissary, saying
that he had charge to levy 1,100 lymoners and 500 wagons, to be at Calais
within six days. He was told that it was impossible for a single person to
levy and conduct so many, but answered that he had no other charge.
She, however, took such diligent order therein that the horses and wagons,
being drawn from the nearest places, were at Calais soon after the day
appointed ; and she advertised the King's commissaries that in future
earlier notice should be given. Afterwards, at the solicitation of Franchois
van Halle, man of arms, she furnished further 800 wagons in one party
and 1,000 wagons in another and 1,860 lymoners, of which the one part is
yet on the way, whereat Halle is satisfied, saying that he will not ask more.
She has thus furnished 2,4GO lymoners and 1,800 wagons, in all 9,660
draught horses, leaving nothing for the Emperor's army. That they are
not yet all arrived is for want of timely notice, many of them having to
come from beyond the Meuse and from Namur. The Queen has despatched
commissaries promptly ; any delay has been due to their being insufficiently
instructed. If the levying of 200 footmen or pioneers takes one
commissioner, and an ensign of 800 or 400 men has a captain and several
officers under him, how can a single man levy and conduct 500 or 1,000
wagons, which should have 700 or 1,400 wagonners? If more wagons are
wanted, it is impossible much to exceed the number first demanded which
has been "all furnished save 400 wagons and 40 lymoners, and of which
at the beginning the Queen had no hope ; and there has been great
complaint among her subjects, who would have given a great aid to the
Emperor rather than furnish them.
In April last the Queen delivered a note of what she thought convenient
for supplying the King's camp with victuals, suggesting the appointment of
a commissary general, with money, to whom she would give every
assistance ; but, although she was told that the King would send him in
time, he is not yet come. She has, neverless, proclaimed liberty to all
victuallers to carry victuals to the King's camp, just as she has done for
the Emperor who has a commissary buying victuals to succour his camp
when the victuallers do not bring enough. The Duke of Norfolk having
written that he feared lack of victuals, she has sent him commissaries who
last year made part of the provision for the camp before Landrechies to
declare the cause of the inconvenience, and that hitherto there has been no
commissary to make provision nor any declaration sent of what was wanted.
It is not for the Queen to send victuals at her own expense or keep them
to spoil without knowing whether they are wanted. She will give every
facility for sending them. If the vanguard and rearguard have lacked it is
not her fault, and she would be grieved if she or her ministers were blamed ;
and she wishes to notify that, unless better order js taken on their part, it
is to be feared that they will have greater lack, which she would regret.
Brussels, 8 July, 1544.
French, pp. 7.
ii. Memorandum of the duke of Suffolk's instructions given to his
agents0.
French, p. 1. Sealed by President Schore. Endd. : Order made by
the Regent for victuals to be brought to the English camps.
* See No. 835 (2).
36 HENRY VI IF.
547
1544.
B.O.
[Spanish
Calendar.
MI. 148.]
10 July.
R. O.
10 July.
Add. MS.
28,593, f. 326.
B. M.
[Spanish
Calendar,
TO. 149.]
8. Another copy of the first portion of § 2.
/•>. Modem transcript from Vienna, pi>. 4.
878. DIPLOMATIC DOCUMENTS.
Indenture witnessing that Sir Win. Paget, one of the two principal
secretaries, has delivered the following writings to the treasurer and
chamberlains of the Exchequer. A commission to Don Ferdinando de
Oonzaga and Eustace Chapuys, dated Brussels, 7 Dec. 1548. A treaty
between the duke of Norfolk, lord Privy Seal, lord Great Chamberlain
and others, for the King, and Gonzaga and Chapuys for the Emperor,
31 Dec. 1543. The " confirmation of the safe-conducts," 10 March, 1543.
(Marginal note in another Itan-l that these with other evidences relating to
the Emperor are in a box marked " 1543.") A commission by the earls of
Lenalx and Glencarne, dated 8 April, 1644. •• Another in paper of the
sumo date and tenor." A treaty between the earl of Glencarne and others,
for Lennax, and Lord Wharton and others for the King, 17 May, 1544.
A treaty for the marriage of the Lady Marg. Douglas, to Lennax, dated
26 June, 1544. (Marginal note that these are in a box by themselves, among
other evidences concerning Scotland.) 10 July, 1544. Signed by I'aget.
879. CHAPUYS to PRINCE PHILIP OF SPAIN.
Some time ago received his letters sent in January (sic) by Juan
Capata de Caldenas ; and since then has had no opportunity of writing,
save what he wrote last to the Comendador Mayor of Leon. The King,
Queen and Princess rejoiced to hear of his affection for them, and also to
hear of his recent marriage, of which Chapuys gave them such particulars as
he had from divers letters. He will have heard of the Emperor's triumphant
victory in Lombardy — which has greatly animated those here — and they have
since made much haste to pass over sea, where are now 40,000 Englishmen ;
and this King is the more determined to go in person to Calais (availing only
the news that all things are ready there) if not to lay siege to Mont rent, the winning
of which uould be must important, ax the vay of the victuals would be thus gained
and Teniana, Andresy, liolona and other neighbouring places depend upon it.
The King is vexed at the delay of this enterprise, hearing of tht success of tht
I\mi>frnr's army, which after taking a place called Comersy, in the entering
into Champagne, on the 29th ult. won Ligny, in which were the Count of
that place and of Brienne and the count of Rosi and his brother, with over
1,000 Frenchmen and 500 Italians. It is to be expected that the army
will have since continued its victory, especially as the king of France has
no army in the field and is said to be amusing himself about Paris ; to the
small consolation of the said places, because he commands the towns to be burnt,
his whole hope being in 12,000 Swiss whom he expects, although <-n the 15th ult.
his ambassador had obtained no resolute answer about them. The Prince will
have heard how this King's army returned from Scotland after destroying
a good port0 there. Since its return the counts of Linus and Glancarne
fought against the governor of Scotland and slew many of his men.
Those of the English border continually waste Scotland. The said count
of Linus, who is nearest relative of the late king of Scotland and nephew
of Monsr. d'Aulbigni, and his successor in France in the charge of 100
men of arms, leaving the French party, came hither and espoused the
King's niece, daughter of the queen of Scotland that was and of earl
Douglas, and has ceded to the King his title to the crown of Scotland.
London, 10 July, 1544.
Spanish, pp. 4. Modem copy from Simanfat.
•Leith.
548
86 HENRY VIII.
1544.
10 July.
Add. MS.
28,593, f. 328.
B. M.
[Spanish
Calendar,
TO. 150.]
10 July.
Add. MS.
32,655, f. 91.
B. M.
Hamilton
Papers,
n., No. 279.
10 July.
B.O.
880. CHAPUYS to Covos.
Wrote lately by the nephew of the factor of Portugal, and, as Covos
will see what he now writes to the Prince, and the courier is in a hurry,
this will only be to beg continuance of his favours, &c. London, 10 July,
1544.
Spanish, pp. 2. Modern copy from Simancas.
881. SHREWSBURY and Others to the COUNCIL.
Having received a letter from the Council addressed to Shrewsbury
requiring him to repair with all diligence to the King, this sudden
summons without any instructions to Durham and Sadler seemed very
strange ; and, as there was in the packet a letter directed to Petit, the
master mason of Barwicke, the writer remembered an old case when two
letters from the Council to the lord Chancellor, dec., and to Mr. Lee, then
surveyor of Calayes, were contrarily directed, opened the letter to Petit
and found that it should have been addressed to Shrewsbury and the other
to Petit, who shall repair up with all diligence.
Enclose a letter of news to lord Eure from Sandy Pryngell. Yesternight
arrived the laird of Fyve, repairing to the King to make his own excuse and
declare his, the master of Rothers's, and John Charters' s proceedings with
Mr. Holcroft, lately in Scotland. He affirms that the King shall be sure
of the Earl Marshall, lord Graye and the aforenamed, and of Sir George
Douglas also, " whatsoever report be made to the contrary." He brought
a letter (herewith) from Sir George to Sadler, and showed one from him to
Brunstone (copy herewith). Darneton, 10 July 1544. Signed by Shrews-
bury, Tunstall and Sadler.
P.S. — Letters are come from the Council to Shrewsbury, with others to
Wharton and to Glencarn, which are forthwith despatched.
Pp. 2. Add. Endd.
882. SUFFOLK, GAGE and BROWNE to HENRY VIII.
Yesterday, received [letters] from the Privy Council [showing] that
Henry intends to set forth hitherwards on Friday next.0 Expect he will
reach Calais in seven or eight days. All victuals are in good order, and of
carriage there shall be no lack. The ordnance is arrived and nearly un-
shipped, but the great pieces will require time to mount. All men are
come except those out of Suffolk, Essex and those parts, and such as are
appointed to attend the King from Dover. Departed from Calais so soon in
order to spare the English Pale against his coming, seeing that there is no
hay left, old or new, and, if the grass were spoiled, great lack wouM ensue
at the coming home. Departed when their number was still very small
and they had only 14 small pieces and one barrel of powder ; but now their
number is increased and they have, as instructed, laid 1,000 men at
Guisnes, and 600 to defend the East Pale, and now they must send horse-
men to St. Omer's to conduct the money appointed to be sent to Norfolk
and the lord Privy Seal. By the Council's said letter they are directed to
march to Boleigne and begin the siege, leaving the King's own band to
tarry for him at Calais. For lack of the 2,000 Almains and 1,000 Bur-
gundian horsemen, who are not yet come, and of the Suffolk and Essex
men, numbering, 1,500 (and because the horsemen after their journey to
St. Omer's will require three or four days' rest and the great pieces not
yet unshipped will not so soon be mounted), they cannot be ready for that
enterprise before the King's coming, but will make all diligence. Have
received his " plotfc of Boleygne in moolde," and Suffolk has travailed, by
llth.
86 IIENRY VIII. 649
1544.
examination of espials and prisoners, to get knowledge therein, and finds
that, instead of the ground round the town being all earth, as Henry was
informed, it is rock, and there is no earth there a foot deep ; which both the
Surveyor of Calays and Palmer affirm, " [and] Sir Richard Lyo, late sur-
veyor, confosseth himself m[any] times to have heard." From the camp
[at] Whitsande Baye, 10 July, 1 a.m. Si(jned.
Pp.9. Mutilated. Add. Endd. : 16U.
10 July. 883. SUFFOLK, GAOE and BROWNE to the COUNCIL.
R. 0. Since making up [this] other letter, a trumpet has arrived with
credence by mouth from Norfolk, dilating the matters contained in Norfolk's
letters and declaring " that [neither] the plott nor yet the report of
Jeronimus to the [King's] Majesty did in any part agree with the ground
[of the] place of Monstrcll ; for the same (saith he) stfandeth upon] rock,
and hath a place fortified as a bulwark [and a] mount that beateth all the
plain round abo[ut, and] the thing itself all of an other strength than it
was [taken] for." Asked whether Jeronimus had come to Norfolk, he said
nay, he was to speak to us to send him. We sent him thitherwards on
Sunday lost,0 and marvel where he [is] become. From the camp besides
[Whitsande baye], 10 July. >'»//««••/.
P.I. Slightly mutilated. Add. Endd. : 1644.
10 July. 884. SUFFOLK, GAOE and BROWNE to the COUNCIL.
R. 0. Enclose letters presently received from Norfolk and the rest of the
Council, touching the state of their camp, for whose relief the writers have
taken order. From the camp at Whitsandebaye, 10 July. Signed.
P. 1. Slightly mutilated. Add. Endd. : 1544.
10 July. 885. SUFFOLK, GAOE and BROWNE to [NORFOLK].
I
Harl. MS. Have considered his Lordship's letters and despatched them to the
°8« V88 Council. Understand by his trumpet that he marvels that he has received
no letters from them since their arrival on this side the sea. If it had been
so they could not much blame him ; but they have written to him once or
twice every day. As to his relief with victuals they despatched 80 tun of
beer, and trust that it is received. Have written divers times to know
what he wants, so that they may make a staple at Sainct Omer's for him.
Albeit he never wrote that he lacked bread, or anything but drink, so that
no great store of wheat was sent, they sent 500 qr. of malt, with brewers.
After speaking with Jeronimus on Sunday last,0 despatched him within
one hour to his Lordship, thinking that at the approach to Monsterell
he should be there to effect what he had devised. Man-el that he is
not yet arrived. "We also understand by your trumpet that the Great
Master keepeth no promise with you, which seemeth to us to mean some-
what more than we can now divine. For the situation of Monstrell, the
strength of the same and the power that is in it we understand, as well by
your letters as by your said trumpet, that the same is nothing so easy to be
besieged nor to be had as the King's Majesty hath been informed, and can
for our parts say nothing to it, but beseech God to send you as good speed
as we would wish ourselves. From the camp besides Whitsandebaye," 10
July. Signed.
I 'p. 2. Addrtu lost. Endd.
• July fcfa.
550 36 HENRY VIII.
1544.
[10] July. 886. VAUGHAN to the COUNCIL.
B. 0. On the 8th inst. Nicholas the King's post arrived with their letter,
whereto, upon the hasty departure of the bearer, Vaughan makes answer in
the absence of his fellows, who are in the town receiving money ; and they
will together by Nicholas write more largely. Details proceedings for
obtaining money here as in No. 887.
Have received only 19,OOOZ. Fl., and Dymok and Lock are receiving
10,000 cr. more, which is all they can receive, for lack of such order as
Jasper Dowche requires in his remembrance sent by Blewmantell, until
Bonvyce's proxy comes. Will send all that remains to Suffolk at Calles,
having paid Hall 8,OOOZ. Fl., Fane (for Landenberghe's horsemen) 4,000 cr.,
and Chamberleyn and Wyndebank 2,016J. 6s. Sd. for lymoners and carriages
required by Suffolk, Winchester and others of the Council.
" Carynyen is for surety rendered to the French king, and certain towns
of th'Emperour's taken by Barba Rouge in his way going towards Con-
stantinople rendered to the Bishop of Rome's use." Desires a letter to
Win. Claye to help them in the receipt of money here.
P.S. — If the Council sends credence enough they will send money enough.
" Bartilmew Compagne came to us yesternight, but we lack time to write
you what he said. We find him a very honest man."
Hoi. , pp. 5. Add. : resident in the Court. Endd. : (blank) Julii 1644.
10 July. 887. VAUGHAN, DYMMOCK and LOCK to the COUNCIL.
R- 0. On the 8th inst. arrived Nicholas, the King's post, with their letters.
As the writers' letter by Blewmantell has not been understood they
explain it as follows : —
The Council first sent out of England a bill of credence of Ant. Bonvyse
consigned to Ludovike Bonvice and Nic. Diodati for 100,000 cr., and two
bills of Ant. Vivaldes consigned to John Carolo and John Balbani and their
companies for 50,000 cr. from each. Wrote that, as Ant. Bonvyse's
company was bruited to be dissolved, they would not be trusted for
100,000 cr., and that Vivalde's two consignees would only credit 25, 000 cr.
a-piece ; and therefore Bonvyce's proxy must be directed to his friends here
to bind him alone, without his company, for 100,000 cr. (which proxy,
being sent, was here found faulty, and a draft of a proxy was then sent by
Mr. Fane to be made and sent hither, "which we look for1'). Vivalde's two
houses, even though the Council sent new bills of credence, still refused to
credit more than 60,000 cr. Have therefore only credit for 150,000 cr.
when Bonvyce's proxy comes ; and, have besides, a credence of John
Gyraldes for 10,000 cr. Wrote by Blewmantell that the remaining
40,000 cr. should be made over to certain companies named in the letters
and in Jasper Dowche's memorial. Bartolomeo Campanyo says that he
promised to give us credence for 20,000 cr. on 1 Aug. next, and 20,000 cr.
on 1 Sept., but cannot yet get houses to supply it, and has written to
friends in Lyons to write for it to substantial houses here. Desire
Bonvyce's proxy with speed, for the merchants will make no more payments
till it comes. Wrote that Vivalde should give new bills, not to Guynychy
and Balbany and John Carolo, but (as Jasper Dowchie writes) to Fernando
Dacye for 25,000 cr., and to Micael Arnolfin or the heirs of Francis and
Diego Mendes for other 25,000 cr. ; for merchants here will sooner give
credence for 25,000 cr. than for 60,000 or 100,000.
Have in all received about 22,OOOZ, Fl. ; whereof paid to Fane for Lan-
denberghe's horsemen (4,000 cr.) 1,266/. 18s. 4d. Fl., to Hall for lymoners
and carriages 8,000/. Fl., to Chamberleyn and Wyndebank for lymoners
and carriages, upon letters of Suffolk and Sir A. Browne, 2,016J. 6s. 8d. Fl,
86 HKMIV VIII. 5ft]
1544.
Total, 6,2881. So remains in our hands 16,3001. and odd (tie). And now,
at the despatch of this, wo are sending Dymok and Lock to St. Omar's,
upon letters sent yesternight from Suffolk and Browne, with 14.000/. Fl.
And so remains 2,3001. odd. Of Pantaleo Spynula and others mentioned
in the letters by Blewmantoll more may be obtained. Though Gasper
Dowche )' be indeod a fox " they must use him, or he would work to their
hindrance. As they receive in Flemish money, commands to them to pay
should be in Flemish money and not sterling.
While writing this, Vaughan received from Lightmaker a letter to
Chamberleyn and another to himself, signifying that Lightmaker would
depart from Utrecht today with 337 horsemen towards Turney, and desiring
that commissioners might be there to take his musters or signify where he
should make them. As Chamberleyn and Wyndebanke, by command of
Suffolk and Winchester, are at Brussels to get more lymoners and carriages
and declare a charge to the Lady Regent, Vaughan would gladly know what
answer to make ; lest Lightmaker's men, finding none to tell them whither
they should go, " shall begin to mutyn as Landenberges do." Vaughan
purposes to send them to Ayre or Turney. They already ask for money,
their messenger saying that it will be hard to bring them further than this
town unless paid.
Unless Bonvyce's new proxy is here by the 15th it will again hinder us, for
his first letters of credence gave the 15th as the limit ; and this proxy must
be subscribed, like the other, by merchants of Italy testifying the honesty of
the notary. Conclude with a brief statement of the bills of credence they
have received, in all, for 160,000 cr. Andwerp, 10 July. Signed.
I'.S. — The above is always received, less interest.
In Vaugtians ha>id,pj>. 7. Add.: " resident at the Court." Endd. : 1544.
888. COMMISSIONS for the ARMY.
B. 0. A list in Lord Burghley's hand of commissions0 given in war time,
viz. : —
" 29 Octob. a° xxviij H. 8. Wm. 1. Sandes, 1. Chamberlayn constituted
marshal of y* E's army prepared to pass w< the Eyng."
2 Dec. a° 28. "Commiss. to y* D. of Norf., erles of Sail. (i.e. Salop, or
Shrewsbury) and Rutland and Sr Wm. Fitz Win., admyrall, 1. Wm. Howard,
1. Talbott, Sr Jn. Russell, Sr Fr. Bryn, Sr A. Brow* (Brown), Rog' Rat
(Ratcliff),t to treat wl the 11. Scrope, Latymer, Lumley, Darcy." (>•-
Vol. XI. No. 1,205, dated 80 Nov.)
8 Dec. a° 28. " Commiss. of lieutenancy and leading of an army to be
gathered in Norff., Suflf., Gloc., Herof., Sallopp, Lancast., Cestr., Flynt,
Northwall., Staff., Nott., Derb., Lyncoln, Ebor., North., Curnb., Westm.,
Ep'at' Dunelm., granted to Tho. Duke of Norf., Charl.D. of Suffolk, Georg.
Erie of Sallopp."
4 Dec. a° 28. "A safe-conduct for y 1. Scroope, 1. Latymer, 1. Lumley,
1. Darcy to come to Doncastre to treat w' y* D. of Norf., erl of Sallopp and
erle of Rutland and wl Sir Wm. Fitzwm., 1. Wm. Howard and Francisc. 1.
Talbott and wl Sr Jhon Russell, Sir Franc. Bryan, Sr Antony Brown,
knightes, and Rogr Ratcliff."
17 Jan. a° 28. "Commiss. of lieutenancy toy9 D. of Norf. for Northumb.,
Cumb., Westml., Duresm., Ebor."
17 Jan. a° 28. " Commiss. to y* D. of Norf., erl Westnrl. (sir), and
Cuthbert bish. of Duresm, Sr Tho. Tempest, 8r Wm. Evrs, Sir Marmad.
Constab., Sr Raff Ellerk, etc."
• Not one of these Commission* appears to exist in the R. O.
t Rntcliff • name is not in the Commission of 80 November,
552 36 HENRY VIII.
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888. COMMISSIONS for the ARMY — cont.
12 Jan., 84 Hen. VIII. Charl. Dx. Suffolk made lieutenant in the North.
12 Feb., a° 85. Edw. earl of Hertford made lieutenant in the North.
18 Feb. a° 85. Sir Raff Evers made warden of the Middle Marches, Sir
Wm. Evers of the East and Sir Thos. Wharton of the West.
18 June, a° 86. Francis earl of Sallopp made lieutenant in the North.
6 June a° 86. Thos. d. of Norff. made captain of the rearward and
lieutenant of the voward and rearward until the King's coming.
10 June a° 86. Lord Eussell captain of the voward until the King's
coming.
8 July, a" 86. Chas. Dx. Suffolk captain of the Middle Ward.
11 July, a° 86. John lord Lisle 1. Admiral, made captain of the army by
sea.
In Lord Burghley's hand (temp. Eliz.), pp. 2. Endd.: " Memoryall
28 Hen. VIII, in ye tyme of rebellion, D. Norf., D. Suffolk, Er. Salop,
Er. Rutland, Sir Wm. Fitzw., admyrall, 1. Wm. Howard."
Calig. B. vii. 2. Memoranda in a modern hand written on the flyleaf of the " Articuli
B M tractatus pacis," see Vol. XVIII. Pt. i. No. 804 (15), viz.— The 6th of June,
86 Hen. VIII. Thomas duke of Norfolk made captain of the rearward and
lieutenant of the voward and rearward until the King's coming. 10 June,
lord Russell captain of the voward until the King's coming. 13 June,
Francis earl of Sallop made lieutenant in the North. The 3rd (sic) July,
John lord Lysle lord Admiral made captain of the army by sea.
P. 1. Apparently taken from § 1.
[11 July.] 889. COMMISSION of REGENCY.
K- 0. Commission to Queen Katharine and (blank), at the least, of
the Privy Councellors named in the commission of regency (which the King,
taking his "voyage at this present over the seas to invade the realm of
Fraunce," has made to her,) to address warrants to the King's treasurers,
receivers, &c., for the payment of money.
Draft in Paget's hand, pp. 2. Endd. : Copy of the commission for
payment of money. See GRANTS in JULY, No. 88.
890. THE REGENCY.
B- 0- " Instructions given by the King's Majesty to his trusty and well
beloved A., B., C., D. whom his Majesty hath appointed to do and execute
in his absence these, things following."
Calling as many of the justices of the peace and others named in the
commission herewith as are within the shire, they shall divide themselves
as most convenient for the speedy execution of the said commission, and
thereupon shall make certificate how many able men be in every hundred,
how many of them are archers or billmen, or furnished with bows, arrows,
harness and weapons, and how many horses there are able to serve ; taking
order for all to be ready at one hour's warning both for defence, upon the
burning of beacons, and to set forth as it shall please the King or the
Queen, "regent of this realm in his Grace's absence," to appoint. Order is
to be taken that such as are bound by the laws and statutes to furnish them-
selves with harness and weapons prepare them ; and regard had to the
observance of the watches in towns and villages. The said A., B., C., D.,
calling to them such justices of the peace as are thought convenient shall,
at least once a month, assemble in the principal towns and enquire of all
misdemeanours, especially unlawful assemblies, riots, vagabonds and break-
ing of the peace. They shall also order all clothiers and artificers to keep
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their servants " in labour, good order and obedience." Once a month they
shall certify to the Queen and the Council attendant upon her the state of
the county and their proceedings in the premises, and all noteworthy
occnrrents.
Draft, ftp. 2. Docketed at the head in another hand, " For musturs in the
inland shores."
B. 0. 2. Similar instructions (without heading), evidently intended for shires
on the coast, containing, after the order to keep watches in towns and
villages, the following additional passage, viz. : —
Order is to be taken that justices of the peace and others inhabiting near
the sea coasts cause old trenches, bulwarks of earth and other defences to
be repaired or new made, and instruct dwellers near the sea to notice ships
of enemies hovering near the coast or preparing to land. If these ships
exceed not 7 or 8, the countrymen shall resist the landing; but if the num-
ber is much greater, so that it is thought that the country cannot repulse
them, bridges are to be broken and trenches cast to stay the enemies from
entering far into the country until aid come — cattle being driven inland
and things which might succour the enemies carried away. As enemies
may " make a face of landing when they mind it not," order is to be given
not to be over hasty in the firing of beacons.
Draft, pp. 8. Kndd. : Instructions for taking of musters and for having
respect to good ordrc in all parties of cverie countie.
11 July. 891. MORTGAGING LANDS to LONDONERS.
B. 0. Commission to Thos. abp. of Canterbury, lord Chancellor Wriothe-
sley, Edw. Earl of Hertford, Thos. bp. of Westminster and Sir Wm. Petre,
to sign bills for the assurance of lands appointed under certain conditions
to be granted to the mayor, aldermen and citizens of London. Westm.,
11 July, 86 Hen. VIII. Pp. 2. See GRANTS in JULY, No. 87.
ii. Grant to Bic. Turke and others of the manors of Barnaby super
Donne, Bramwitb, Sandebecke and Hutton Slade, Yorks., etc. 22 Aug.
86 Hen. VIII. Pp. 2. See GRANTS in AUGUST, (in next Part).
iii. " Differences between the manner of assuring of the lands mortgaged
and the commission by virtue whereof they were to have been assured."
Being arguments that the patentees should be asked to take their money
back and return the lands to " her Highnes " (Queen Elizabeth) or else
pay somewhat nearer the value of them. Pp. 2.
iv. " Lands assured to divers persons for money borrowed by the King
upon condition for the repayment thereof within one year," viz: —
Thos. Blanke, etc. : Collinges (Herts), Caldecott (Essex), Shellingford
(Oxon). Ralph Warren, etc.: site of the hospital of Newport, etc. (Essex
and Midd.). Jo. Allen, etc. : Baldock, etc. (Herts and Midd.). Ric.
Turke, etc. : Bolton super Derne, etc. (Yorks.). Morgan Wolf, etc. : Bar-
ncbye super Donne, etc. (Yorks.). Wm. Laxton, etc. : Shepeheth, etc.
(Kent). Jo. Gresham, &c. : Codicote, etc. (Herts.). Ph. Gunter, etc. ;
Barkby, etc. (Leic.). Paul Withpole, etc. : fee farm of Hayley, etc. (Wilts,
Wore., Leic., Herts.). Michael Dormer, etc. ; Brokesdon, etc. (Herts.).
Augustine Hind, etc. : Gildon Button, etc. (Chesh. etc.). Wm. Forman.
Dullesworth, etc. (Surrey, Ac.). Wm.- Butler, &c. : Bauclif grange, 4c.
(Ebor., Line.). Ri. Dobbes, etc. : Walkeringham (Notts.). Jo. Clerke, etc. :
Aspesden (Herts, &c.). Ro. Reguolde, etc. : Claton (Ebor., Leic.).
" None of these (except Ri. Turke), found to be enrolled in the Chancery."9
In an Elizabethan hand, pp. 7.
* Privy Seals (or all of th«m except the la»t hare been found and will be noticed among
the Grants in August (21 and 32 Aug.).
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891. MORTGAGING LANDS to LONDONERS — cont.
R. 0. 2. " Commoners."
Paul Whithipawle, merchant tailor, 2001. William Denham, ironmonger,
200J. Thos. Huntlowe, haberdasher, 200Z. —'(blank) Turke, fish-
monger, 2CKK. Wm. Butteler, grocer, 800Z. Wm. Locke, mercer, 3001.
Austin Heynde, clothworker, 200Z. Barnard Jennynges, skinner, 100L
Humph. Packyngton, mercer, 2001. Robt. Cherssey, mercer, 3001. Wm.
Myrry, grocer, 2001. Chr. Allen, mercer, 2001. John Malt, merchant
tailor, 2001. Robert Buckeland, merchant tailor, 1001. Stephen Kyrton,
merchant tailor, 200Z. Robt. Wyllford, merchant tailor, 1001. John
Garawaye, mercer, 1001. Wm. Browne, mercer, 2001. - — (blank) Maye,
merchant tailor, 2001. Ambrose Wyllyes, grocer, 200Z. Wm. Robyns,
•mercer, 2001. John Clarke, draper, 1001. Robt. Melles, merchant tailor,
1001. Nic. Wyllfford, merchant tailor, 1001. Thos. Looge, grocer, 2QOI.
— — (blank\ Alltam, clothworker, 2001. Robt. Trappes, goldsmith, 2001.
Nic. Spakeman, haberdasher, 2001. Thos. Offeleye, merchant tailor, 1001.
John Machyn, clothworker, 2001. Ric. Botell, merchant tailor, 1001. Wm.
Hewett, clothworker, 1001. (blank) Ypgrave, broderer, 2001. Thos.
Bower, grocer, 2001. John Skutte, merchant tailor, 2001. Thos. Blancke,
the younger, 2001. Ric. Holt, merchant tailor, 1001. Morgan Wollffe,
2001. ,
11 Aldermen" : —
The lord mayor 1,OOOZ. Sir John Allen 5001. Sir Ric. Gresham 5001.
Sir Wm. Farman 3001. Sir Mich. Dormer 500Z. Sir Martin Bowes 5001.
Sir John £rresham 5001. Ralph Allen 600Z. John Hampcottes 3001.
John Wyllfford 2001. Andrew Jude 5001. Ric. Jervys 500J. George
Barnes 2001. Ric. Reede 2001. Thos. Whyghte 500/. Dobbys
200J. Wm. Laxton 300Z. Thos. Lewen 2001.
Pp. 3.
R' 0. 8. Copy of the above names in § 2 (taking the aldermen first), without
the other particulars.
Pp. 8.
11 July. 892. THE FRENCH WAR.
Exemption from attending the King to the war. See GRANTS in
JULY, No. 86.
11 July. 893. DENIZATION OF ALIENS.
Roll. See GRANTS in JULY, No. 94.
11 July. 894. HENRY VIII. to the BISHOP OF ST. DAVID'S.
B. O. Being entered into league with the Emperor, and having covenanted
to invade this year the realm of France, minding* to pass the seas in
person with a puissant army ; forasmuch as he will have occasion to use
great sums of money, either by tarrying longer upon some incident than he
intended, or by winning places and leaving money for their keeping, has
thought it expedient to foresee that he does not want sufficient furniture.
As the time is too short to use other means, he is bold of such of his loving
subjects as he knows will press themselves to satisfy his desire ; and
reputing the Bp. to be one among the rest of that sort who will and can
gratify him in this, requires him to lend the sum of 1001. to be delivered
here at London to Sir John Williams, treasurer of the Augmentations,
86 HENRY VIII.
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within 26 days next ensuing. Thus doing he will follow the steps of divers
of his degree who have already frankly declared their love upon like request.
Promises assuredly to cause the same to be repaid within eighteen months
after this date. Westm., 11 July, 86 Hen. VIII. Si.jntd at the head with
the ttamp.
Pp. 2. Add. Kndd. : L'res to bisshops for money.
11 July. 895. SUFFOLK and Others to the COUNCIL.
B. O. We send your lordships " such [letters] as we have receyved from
Chamberlain tfouching] the Ladye Regentes answer in wryting to his
[requests] . By which 1'res, albeit we perceyve that Landerbe[rges] company
wold nowe gladly serve, as they saye, [yet,] because the said Landcrberge
now repahth, [as] my lady sayth, to the K[ings majestie, and doth] in
our jugement demaund unreasonably to [be] payde for oon moneth passed
and oon moneth to [come] before hand, considering that Landerbergh
ha[th] himself receyved the hoi payment for his num[ber] for oon moneth,
which if he hath not distributed] is his lak oonly, and, w1 the Hinges
Ma1" soo gret [charge] , not to be redubbed in or opinions after this
so[rt] , for theis respectes we have forborn to wryte t[o the] Hinges
Ma'** commissioners to retayne the said La[ndenberg's] company." Camp
at Whitesande, 11 July. Signed Inj Suffolk, Gardiner, St. John, Gage
and Browne.
In Gardiner' » hand, p. 1. Slightly mutilated. Add. Kndd.
11 July. 896. VAUOHAN to the COUNCIL.
B. 0. Signified yesterday, by Nycolas the post, that Thos. Chamberleyn
was, by command of Suffolk and Winchester, gone to Bruxelles, to
the Lady Regent, for lymoners and carriages. After " their " departure
came another letter from Suffolk and Winchester, showing that Chamber-
leyn need not provide more lymoners or carriages than Mr. Hall lately
provided. Forthwith sent a copy after Chamberlain, to the intent he
might return and take Lightmaker's musters, and expects him back
within 8 hours. If he come, no other need be appointed to take Light-
maker's musters, who wrote yesterday that he would be here today with
887 horsemen to serve the King. Andwerp, 1 1 July.
P.S. — While writing this, came Mr. Fane to him from Suffolk and
Browne, willing him to make shift to send Landenberghes horsemen for-
ward ; who still cry gelt, yelt, but it is doubtful whether they will march
even if they get it. Fane would write, but, " by falling in a ditch under a
wagon " is somewhat evil at case. Thinks that " if these horsemen might
have some money they would gladly march forward." If Chamberleyn
return with the money Vaughan will have about 4,0001. Fl.
P.S. (Signed R. Fane). — Landenbergh's horsemen are 1,200*, who will not
go except all together. Their soldo by the month amounts to 40,000
phillips gilderns which is 8,8881. fc. Sd. Fl. ; "howbeit Landenberghe, we
are ascertained, is taken into the service of th'Emperor with all his foot-
men and cannot be had."
Hoi. pp. 2. Add. Endd. : 1544.
11 July. 897. The QUEEN OF HUNGARY to CHAPDTS.
B. 0. By the Emperor's letters herewith he will learn his Majesty's
[Spanish resentment of the damage done by Landenberger's men, to his subjects
an^ tQOse °f Liege ; who have sent deputie* to her for compensation, because,
upon her assurance that they would live honestly and pay reasonably, they
556 36 HENRY VIII.
1544.
897. The QUEEN OF HUNGARY to CHAPUYS — cont.
were received. By several previous letters Chapuys has learnt the
diligence which she has made, and makes, to persuade them to remain in
the King's service, and the difficulties ; and especially that the footmen
wanted pay for one month and fifteen days' return, as passed at muster, and
the English commissioners would only pay for one month at the rate
which the Emperor gives. Now she has letters from Scepperus giving hope
of satisfying them, as Chapuys will see by the copy herewith. The horse-
men want pay for the month they have served and the current month, or
they will not march either way, alleging a promise0 of the commissioners,
as he will see by the copy herewith. Has cause to be aggrieved that the
commissioners leave the horsemen upon the Emperor's country until
satisfied, without ever having spoken to her about it or having sent any
message to the said horsemen since the 18th ult., when they made the said
promise ; and although they may have treated since with one of the
captains of the horsemen named Frederic Spedt, the said Frederic, in
delivering acquittance of the 4,000 cr., stipulated that the commissioners
should fulfil their promise, which they have not yet done. The Emperor,
being advertised that, by means of the said difficulties, his subjects
continued to suffer, sent to assist in drawing them to the King's service or
making them disperse ; and, in default, to avoid worse, although he had
no need to burden himself with them, ordered that they should be retained in
his service. Does not wish to blame either party ; but, if Landenbergher
did ill not to fulfil his first promise, the commissioners have not done
well to pass the muster above that promise and afterwards refuse to pay
according to the muster ; also it was not well done not to keep their
promise to the horsemen. Chapuys shall in gracious and moderate terms
advertise the King of this, and especially, that, in case they can by no
means be got to remain in his service, they may, to give them no occasion
to go to the French service, be taken to the service of the Emperor.
Of the issue of it she is not yet certified, but will advertise Chapuys
with speed (par le premier).
The Duke of Suffolk has written her letters upon which the bearers
represented the want of victuals, horses and wagons at the King's camp,
requiring a thousand more wagons and to know what provision of victuals
she had made. As they wished to impute the want to those here, she
required them to deliver their demand in writing (letters and writing here-
with, although it is more moderate than their words, which were very sharp,
and for her justification she has answered also in writing (copy herewith)!.
It grieves her, after being so diligent to provide the King's camp with every
necessary, to have the fault imputed to her, which (if it exists) will be found
due to those who in the past ought to have provided for such necessities.
Thinks that she has greater occasion to complain of the King's ministers,
•who after so solemn requisitions deferred to give suitable instructions, so
that not even yet has there come commissioner or money to make provision
of victuals. Do they wish to ask her what victuals she has to send them,
as if she ought to furnish the victuals at her own expense, a thing which
she has not done for the Emperor ? Cannot refrain from telling Chapxiys,
in confidence, that if the King of England's ministers do not wish to make
great effort against France (as the King of France affirms that he is assured)
there is no need to blame her ; for the result will show too plainly to whom the
fault is to be imputed, without the possibility of excuse, if they had other
wish than to do well, as she hopes they had not. Requires him, upon
opportunity, to make her excuses to the King, and represent what endeavours
she has made to serve him in the setting forward (a I'adresse) of his army.
• See No G97. f See No. 877 (2 i, ii.).
86 HENRY VIII. 557
1 -.44.
At making this despatch received his letters of the Gth inst. together
with those to the Emperor, which are answered as far as touches affairs
of her government. If the King questions whether the Emperor's army
was in the enemy's country at the day appointed, because Commercy
and Liguy were not of the kingdom, although they took part with the
king of France, being held in lief from him, and have by force been
reduced to the Emperor's obedience, ho could not say that his own army
is yet in France, for the Boulognois, Ardre and Montrcul are not of the
kingdom but members of the county of Arthois. As to the money ; the
duke of Norfolk wrote to her to value the new yroz of England at six yroz
of Flanders and three patartt of Brabant, but, on making assay, she found
it not worth above four »//•<>: of Flanders or two patartz of Brabant, "en
dcscomptant le droict, signoriage et labeur, comme Ton donne en la
monnoye de sa Majeste," and therefore wrote that she could not so value
it. Also the carters complain that they were promised 7 tons a day for
each horse, which they understood to be in money such as the Emperor
p nil hist year, and at their levying they were given the crown at 88 tout,
but when they came to Calais it was given at 45 suit* and that which hod
' been paid at 88 tout rebated to 45 sons, to their discouragement. The
carters of Woes have sent word that daily they are beaten and robbed of
their horses and marcs, and know not to whom to have recourse, and that,
unless other order is imposed, they mean to steal away from the camp at
the risk of hanging. It does not seem reasonable that when delivered to
the King for his service they should be illused. Unless the chiefs and
captains protect the carters they will find themselves without carts. Has
ordered the chastisement of those who steal away without passport, but if
they are treated as they send word she would do wrong to punish them.
As to the horsemen coming from Oostland, whom the King does not now
want, his commissaries have continually solicited her to write to the count
of Ben them to give them passage. Offered to do so if they would send to
the said Count on the King's part, which to her surprise they would not
do. Perceives that, if she had written, the men would have remained
upon the country like Landenberger's. Lytmalier (etc) has only brought
about 80 horses. The rest remain still about the county of Benthem and
could not bo at tho King's camp for three weeks. Octavian Bosch denies
that he ever confessed in England, to the Secretary who was with him in
the Tower, that ho promised the Dauphin service, by advertisements or
otherwise. His process and that of his accomplice will be made within
two days and if they confess anything important she will advertise
Chapuys to impart it to the King.
/•>. Mmlfrn transciifit <\f the oriijinal minute at Vienna, pp. 5. Original
headtd: " A I'ambassadeur Chapuis en Engleterre de xi« de Juillet, 1544."
Spanish 2. Answer of tho lieutenants and captains of Landenberg's band, to
VH 146 tho messa8e brought from the Queen of Hungary by Cornelis Scepperus,
that they are willing to servo the King of England " provided they get two
months' pay in advance, besides having their expenses paid up to the day."
From a Vienna H
11 July. 898. CHR. MONT to HENRY VIII.
R- 0- Since the Emperor's departure nothing worth writing has happened
in these parts. Sends a Latin translation of the statutes and decrees of the
late Diet. There is a certain rumour that the duke of Brunswick has raised
a great force for the recovery of his lost government. -Such a tragedy at
this time will dissolve the Emperor's expedition into France and the
promised loan to the Emperor will drop ; and this civil war will cause
558 36 HENBY VIII.
1544.
898. CHR. MONT to HENRY VIII. — cont.
great commotion in Germany, as many are secretly implicated in it. It is
hoped that the Emperor's prudence will prevent it. Spires, 11 July, 1544.
Lot. HoL, p. 1. Add. Sealed. Endd.
11 July. 899. CHR. MONT to PAGET.
R. 0. As one who has experienced his patronage, begs his commendation
of a Latin translation of the decrees of the late Diet of Spires which the
writer sends to the King. Much wished to send a copy to the lord Chan-
cellor, but as he is unable to afford a secretary, time did not permit. Begs
to be commended to the lord Chancellor and also to Paget's colleague, Dr.
Petrus. Spires, 11 July, 1544.
Lot. HoL, p. 1. Add. Sealed. Endd.
6 & 12 July. 900. MATTHEW, EARL OF LENNOX.
See GRANTS in JULY, Nos. 62, 63, 95, 96.
R. 0. 2. Copy of the grant to Matthew, earl of Lynox and Margaret his wife
of the castle of Whorleton, Yorks., etc., 12 July, 36 Hen. VIII. [See GRANTS
in JULY, No. 96.]
Large paper, pp. 6. Endd. : A note of the earl of Lennox lands in
Yorkshire, 1,213J. 16s. 4d.
12 July. 901. HENRY VIII. to the ARCHBISHOP OF, YORK and the
PREBENDARIES there.
Add. MS. Has nominated to the, deanery of York vacant by the death of
&|834, f.73b. Dr. Leyton, Dr. Wotton, now ambassador resident with the Emperor.
Understands that by their statutes whoever is elected dean should first be
prebendary of the said church, but desires them notwithstanding to elect
him and see him put in possession ; also to provide him a prebend there on
the first opportunity. Westminster, 12 July, 86 Hen. VIII.
Modern copy, p. 1.
12 July. 902. SIR EOBT. SOUTHWELL and SIR EDW. NORTH to PAGET.
According to the King's commission, have taken the account of
Sir John Gresham for the goods of the 7 ships sold at Portsmouth,
amounting to 12,7452. 6s. 6d. and for 18,5001. delivered by exchange to
William Damesell. He has served the King truly and painfully. Some
of the goods from the ships, worth 7851., are still in Gresham's custody at
Bridewell. The ready money " remaining upon the foot of both accounts "
amounts to 203Z. 11s. Id. and Damasell is accountable for the 18,0001.
Pray God to send him "a prosperous journey and a good return."
London, 12 July. Signed.
P.I. Add.: Chief Secretary. Endd.: 15U.
12 July. 903. PAGET to SUFFOLK.
R. 0. After seeing his letters to the King and to the Council and those to
him from Norfolk and the lord Privy Seal, with the trumpet's declaration
by mouth, the King commands Paget to write that, albeit Boulloyn
does stand upon a rock, yet is it the better to be mined, although more
painful to the pioneers ; for why is not his Majesty as well able to mine
through rock as those within to countermine as they do ? His purpose is
36 HENRY VIII.
558
1544.
not to win by mining, but (the ground being commodious and the housing
thick and near the walls) to shoot with his ordnance and mortars and make
u.rr; Me fruyes against those within, and so "astounc " and torment them
to "fall to composition."
And, as for Montorcul, you shall signify to Norfolk that, as he knows,
every frontier town is made as strong as possible ; and if, because they are
strong, no man has courage to essay the winning of them, little good is to
be done in France ; also that, howsoever the town be now, his Highness is
sure it was as the platts purport when these platts were made, as Thomas
Palmer of Quisnes and Sir George Carew, who was there last of any
Englishmen, can tell. Considering the scarcity in Norfolk's camp, the
King sees no likelihood of being able to pass the Soomme, and, therefore,
if you make both Monteroul and Boloyne impregnable his Majesty may re-
turn home without doing anything, which shall neither be to his honor nor
the reputation of those in charge under him. As the enemies study their
defence, so men of experience must devise how to invade, as the King doubts
not but they will ; and, as for the 4,000 within Montereul, Norfolk knows
bow Frenchmen count their numbers, " which vaunt always commonly
two for one; " and even if there be so many they are mostly but Frenchmen,
and Norfolk has Englishmen with him. As for the difficulty in joining
the boats the King thinks that, with practice, it will be found easy enough.
The King is glad that all things are in such forwardness, and trusts to be
at Calais " shortlier " than you write ; for had not the wind blown this
morning at Dartforth as it did when you were constrained to land at
Gravcsend, his Highness intended to be, if the weather served, at Calais on
Tuesday,0 and yet hopes to be there on Wednesday. " His Majesty dineth
even now at Qravesende and iutendeth to lie this night at Rcynam, and so
forward without much tarrying till he come over." Gravesende, this Satur-
day, 12 July, at 12 of the clock, 1544.
Draft corrected and finished in Paget's hand, ftp. 4. Endd.: Mr. Seer.
Mr. Paget to my 1. of Suff., xij Julii, 1514.
12 July. 904. SHREWSBURY and Others to the QUEEN and COUNCIL.
Add. MS.
32,655. f. 98.
B. M.
Hamilton
Papers,
n , No. 280.
Enclose letters from the wardens of the East and West Marches and
from Robert Maxwall to his father. Because Angus and Sir George
Douglas make some assembly of their friends (probably to make themselves
the stronger against the time of the Parliament) the warden of the East
Marches seems to mistrust some invasion. Believe it not, but will have
due regard thereto. Yesterday Sadler received 5,000/. from Sir Ric. Riche
by the hands of James Rokeby. Darneton, 12 July, 1544. Signed by
Shrewsbury, Tunstall and Sadler.
/'.I. Add. Kndd.
18 July. 905. The KINO'S PARTY in SCOTLAND.
See GRANTS in JULY, 62-3, 95-6, and 101-6.
13 July. 906. THE PRIVY COUNCIL to SHREWSBURY.
Add. M8.
32,655, f. 95.
B. M.
Hamilton
Papers,
n., No 281.
Enclose six letters from the King to be delivered with all diligence,
as they "concern matter of great importance." Westm., 18 July, 1544.
by Cranmer, Wriothesley, Hertford and Petre.Jt
July 15th.
t Signatures struck out.
560 36 HENRY VIII.
1544.
906. THE PRIVY COUNCIL to SHREWSBUKY — cont.
Enclose also two letters from Brownston to Arren and to Sir George
Douglas with copy of that to Arren to be convoyed to Sir George.
The King took his journey hence towards Calays on Friday.0
P.I. Add. Endd. : Mynute to th'erle of Shrewsbury, xiij0 Julii, 1544.
13 July. 907. NORFOLK and Others to SUFFOLK.
Thanks for divers letters and for promise of aid with drink, which
they regret to perceive shall be but 20 tun. Have laid siege to Monstrell,
but not like a siege, for two gates are left open and a third may be used
freely at night. Are enforced to give this liberty because the Burgundians
" woll in no wise lie in any quarter but near unto one of us." The lord
Privy Seal is lodged in a little vale two flight shots off the town, " con-
tinually visited with their ordnance very quickly," and has begun a trench
for the great ordnance. Norfolk is lodged half a mile from Abbevile gate,
because he finds no place to lay his company out of danger, and they
of the town often shoot into his camp. Will trench towards the town
when the pioneers finish the first trench. The town stands so ungraciously
that save the little hole where the lord Privy Seal lies there is no place out
of danger; and on the side which Mons. de Reux said was easy men cannot
be lodged to defend the ordnance within a mile of the town, and even if the
ordnance might be brought near, it would have to shoot so upright that it
would be long ere a good breach was made. In the town are between
4,000 and 6,000 men, with Mons. de Bees, Mons. La Guysche, and other
captains. Have 4 cannons, 8 demy-cannons and 4 culverins, which
the Burgundians say is too little to make one battery ; and having only
powder and shot for (blank) days' battery, they will make none till
all the trenches are made. Jheronymous says " he never marked the town
without but only within," and that at his being there, the great bulwark
without Abbevile gate was not made, which now scours so many places.
Beg him to help them to be furnished with bread and drink, for without
his help they cannot continue here. It is painful to send horsemen and
footmen day by day to St. Omer's to convey victuals, and dangerful too,
with the garrisons of Headyng and Turwaine so near the way. There are
900 horses in Turwaine. Camp beside Monstrell, 18 July.
P.S. — The masters of the ordnance say there is not powder and
munitions for more than eight or ten days' battery. Powder and bullets
for the great pieces should be sent to St. Omer's, to be fetched thence if
needed. It will be six days before they finish the trenches and can begin
battery. Signed : T. Norffolk : J. Russell : T. Cheyne : H. Surrey : W.
Howard : Water Devereux : T. Wentworth : Franssy s Bryan.
Pp. 8. Endd. : My 1. of Norff. [and my] 1. Pryvey Seale to the duke
of Suff., xiij0 Julii, 1544.
13 July. 908. EDMOND HARVEL to HENRY VIII.
R- 0. Wrote on the 6th inst. The Imperial soldiers that were in Carignan
have, with the supplement of 3,000, taken Bricel, a town of the cardinal of
Ferrare worth 8,000 cr. yearly, and are destroying the country about
Mirandula to prevent any assembly for the Frenchmen, who intend to make
a new army in Italy by the Bishop's help, who lately made 4,000 men in
Rome for Piero Stroci. The Bishop has "nigh hand accomplished the
fortification of the burgo of St. Petir in Rome," where 6,000 men are
•July llth.
36 HENRY VIII.
561
If. 11.
14 July.
Add. MS.
32,655, f. 97.
D.M.
Hamilton
Papers,
n., No. 282.
14 July.
Add. MS.
32,655, f. 98.
B. M.
Hamilton
Papers.
n., No. 283.
14 July.
B.O.
labouring continuously. The Bishop lately, in presence of the Emperor's
daughter, said that the Emperor did worse to join with Henry than the
French king did to bo confederate with the Turk; "also he declared in
great "presence of men what great cruelty your Majesty had used against
the Scotts, and caused the patriarch Grimany to confirm the same, who, at
the Bishop's instance, spake of those matters at length and also much
odiously ; whereby appcareth what extreme rage and impudency reignoth
in the Bishop, who, being author of all the evil followed in Scotland, by
th'interdicting of the capitulations mode between your Majesty and the
Scots, so equally would give unto the same most unworthy blame, where, to
the witness of all mankind, the said Bishop sustaineth the whole imputation
himself of all the ruins followed in Scotland, by the sending of his legate
Grimanye thither to exhort that nation, by his authority, to declare
themself to the world of most execrable perfidy." It is death to the Bishop
to see Henry prosper against the Scots and Frenchmen, reputing their ruin
conjoined with his ; and he hates this Signory for refusing to join him and
the French king. "The Bishop is certainly esteemed of all men of a
passing cruel, vindictive and furious nature ; which shall be to his confusion
at length." Barbarossa made great preys in Naples, and demanded of the
Viceroy 80,000 cr. of ransom. When last heard of, he was in Calabria
going towards Constantinople. The Turk "was gone to Buroia in Natolia
for solace of hunting." The Frenchmen in Piedmont have asked truce,
which Guasto will not grant. Guasto remains in Millan sick of the gout
and Don Joan de Veglia has the government of the Imperial army. The
taking of Ligny is divulged here, and also the entry of Henry's army upon
the enemy's lands "with great power and provisions." Venice, 13 July,
1544.
Hol.,pi>.2. Add. Kndd.
909. THE COUNCIL with the QUEEN to SHRBWSBUBY.
Bearer, Mr. Hut-ton, deputy of Carlisle castle, declares that it is not
furnished with gunners as the necessity of the time requires. Shrewsbury
shall write to the captain to know its state and take order accordingly.
Draft, p. 1. Endd. : A myntito to th'erle of Shrewsbury, xiiij0 July.
910. SHREWSBURY and Others to the QUEEN and COUNCIL.
Herewith are letters from the wardens of the West and Middle
Marches of exploits done in Scotland, other letters from the Warden of the
West Marches, with letters to him from Glencarn and Robert Maxwell, the
copy of a letter from Argile to Arren, and a short letter from Anguishe to
certain Armestronges (in which " he secmeth to challenge them because
they be Englishmen "). Yesternight received the Council's letters to
Shrewsbury, with the King's answer to be made by Wharton to Robert
Maxwell's demand for assurance, who has accordingly written to Wharton.
Darneton, 14 July, 1544. Si:tntd by Shrewsbury, Tunstall and Sadler.
P. 1. Add. Endd.
911. VADOHAN to PAOET.
On the 14th inst. Tadeus, the King's post, arrived at 5 a.m. with
your letter to me, and a packet of Bonvise directed to his house here, which
I delivered, and "received again, of the merchants to whom I delivered the
same, ij proxies, th'old which before was sent hither by Bonvyxe and a
new also made according to the draft of the Welsars " lately sent to the
Council by me. Upon seeing the new proxy the Welsar promised to speak
with Jasper Dowche at his return from Brussels, and then talk with me ;
so, I can write no more till Dowchie's return, who will be here tonight.
2171'.
562 86 HENRY VIII.
1544.
911. VAUGHAN to PAGET — cont.
On the llth I despatched John Dymok and Thos. Locke to Saynt Omer's
with 14,000/. Fl. for my lord of Norfolk, according to letters from my lord
of Suffolk and Sir Ant. Browne; who wrote to us to send 10,OOOJ. st.,
which is impossible as we receive only Flemish money, but 14,OOOZ. Fl. is
more than 10,OOOZ. sterling. Begs to be hereafter ordered to pay in
Flemish money, as sterling money rises and falls with the exchange, and
they cannot keep account unless they pay as they receive. If other shift
can be made for money it were pity that the King's lead should come
hither, "for so great a 'trowpe' of lead will greatly hurt the price thereof."
With the world full of wars, merchants dare not give credit for great sums,
lest the bruit thereof hinder the credence of their companies. As he per-
ceives the Council desirous to have money furnished from these parts, he
will earnestly strive to get it. Writes not this in answer to the letter by
Tadeus, but as advice pending the coming of Tadeus. Is in great trouble
for lack of help and would like Mr. Chamberleyn or " some other sober,
sad and witty folks " joined with him. " It is too much for me alone, in
th'absence of Dymok and Lock, both to receive money, keep account of
money, run and go to and fro the merchants without ceasing, and when
the money is received to see it well and safely kept, whiles I, being out of my
lodging, shall be driven to run so many ways." The Welsar has just come
to say that he is pleased with this last proxy and, if I " cause the Bonvixes
here to promise to make their bond," will straightway pay the rest of the
money ; and now I am alone, wherefore pray "help that Mr. Chamberleyn
may be kept here." Andwerp, 14 July.
Hoi., pp. 8. Add. Endd. : 1644.
14 July. 912. GARDINER to PAGET.
I send herewith Stephen Vaughan's letters, which my lord Great
Master this afternoon [sent] ° to my lord Chamberlain and me, and which I
trusted to have myself delivered this evening, as all expected to see the King
here at this tide, "and now we trust his Majesty did not essay it, the
weather was so calm." Calays, Monday night, 14 July.
Hoi., p. 1. Add. Endd.: 1544.
15 July. 913. ARRANGEMENTS for VICTUALLING.
°* The Emperor's commissaries general for victuals, horses and wagons,
in pursuance of the order given this 15 July, 1544, by the duke of Suffolk,
the King's lieutenant general, in presence of the Council at Calais, to write
out the order which might be kept, according to their declaration of it
yesterday to the said Duke (at the camp at Marquise, by command of the
Queen Regent), which he has reported to the King, say as follows : —
Coming towards the said Duke, they spoke at St. Omer with the count
du Roeux, governor of Arthois, who thought that, to conduct victuals to
the camp at Monstureul, a staple should be fortified at Faulquemberghe ;
so that the convoy of St. Omer's might deliver victuals there, to be
convoyed thence by the Camp, and return to St. Omer with the empty
wagons from the Camp. Thus, instead of going twice a week, on account
of the great distance, they might go three times or oftener. The marshal
of the host and his provosts should treat victuallers well and pay them
reasonably, or they will not return a second time. Long ago the Queen
made proclamation for victuals to be brought to the King's camp, and
granted freedom from tolls and from arrest to such as carried them, and
declared to the late ambassador! with her, and to others, her intention to
* Word omitted? f Layton.
36 HENRY VIII. 568
1544.
assist the King's servants therein, and she will if necessary renew her
proclamations. At the place where the staple is made the King should
have commissaries to deal with the victuallers. The commissaries at the
principal staple should always have 200 or 800 wagons, to send victuals to
the Camp or to help the victuallers. It is needless here to mention the
order for horses and wagons, as an ample memoire was delivered to Mr.
Halle of the Emperor's usage therein last year. With regard to the 20
conductors of this country allowed yesterday by the Duke for conduct of the
wagons ; if the King will appoint Mr. Halle or some other, the
Commissaries will devise with him of their duties and salaries, or else will
give it in writing.
French, pp. 4. Endd. : For the conduct of vie tails to the camps.
15 July. 914. LANDENBERG'B MEN.
Add. MS. Value of harness specified delivered to certain captains of Landen-
6'75B y806' beige's 4,000 footmen at Aconne, 4 June 1544, to be rebated out of their
month's wages, viz. to captains Jacobe Goet, Frederic van Hambooch, and
Jacobe Knoringer. Total, 288 Phs. 20 its. rebated, 15 July 1544, in
presence of " the master of the bysshope of Luke's palles," at Luke, out of
their month's wages " which Mr. Scaperius made according as the
Emperor's majesty givcth," viz. 6,144 pays at 4 Phs.
Pp. 2. Endd. : A bill of harnes.
15 July. 915. WOTTON to HBNBY VIII.
B. O. On Sunday, 6 July, the Emperor departed from Metz and journeyed
St. P., IT. 783. by Pontamouson and Toul to St. Digier's, with about 10,000 footmen and
2,000 horsemen, who marched in battle array. Arrived at the camp on the
Sunday following and marched round the town to their lodging place.
Were shot at by the town, but all shots fell short save one that went over
them. The fall of a piece of the wall, of which so much was spoken, was
of no importance. There are 8,000 footmen within, of whom is captain
La Lande, who was at Landrecy. It is said that there are also 100 spears
of Orleans's band; if so, the count of Sanxerre, who has charge under
Orleans, or else Tavanes, his lieutenant, or both, must be within. St. Digier
lies beside the Marne in a plain, and seems about the size of Dunkerke.
Battery began two days before our arrival. "The continual rain until the
last quarter of this moon hath much letted th'Emperor's army." Describes
how on the morrow of their arrival the prince of Orange was dangerously
wounded. The same evening there was a great alarm, and certain footmen
came out of the town and returned in while two horsemen escaped out to the
woods. After shooting all the following night, assault was made at 9 a.m.
next morning by five ensigns of Spaniards, who returned four times to the
breach but finally retired, while 12 ensigns of lanzknechts who were com-
manded to succour them did nothing praiseworthy. About 300 Spaniards
are slain and as many hurt, but Wotton hears of no gentlemen lost save one
Italian belonging to the Viceroy. The Emperor cannot with honor now
depart, but, if he were still at Toul or Metz, Wotton thinks he would not
make haste hither. Dr. Carle, who is now the duke of Cleves's agent with
the Emperor, says that during the assault a French herald was taken by
the Emperor's men. The physicians have no great hope of the prince of
Orange.
Had written thus far when John Honnyng reported " that the Prince is
departed." Camp at Sainct Digier, 15 July, 1644. Siyned.
Pp. 8. Add. Endd.
504 36 HENRY VIII.
1544.
15 July. 916. WOTTON to PAGET.
K. o. The Emperor, departing from Metz towards the camp, tarried
nowhere past one night save at Pontamouson, whore he lay two nights and
visited the queen of Sicylye,0 the present duke of Lorayne's granddame,
sister to Charles of Egmont, the last duke of Geldres, who lives now pro-
fessed in a monastery of St. Clare. " She is called queen for because that
Rene" duke of Lorayne, her husband, by whom duke Charles of Burgundye
was discomfited, wrote himself, as his predecessors did, king of Sicilye,
howbeit that he never saw neither the one Sicilye nor the other." Never
heard of so slender provision of victuals as in this camp, and so dear that
Wotton has to fill his servant's bellies with wine at 7 stivers the quart ;
although he has bought another car since leaving Spire, he needs another
great cart, for unless he provides his own bread and drink " we shall suffer
as great misery as they did in Provence." Already victuallers are robbed,
and what will it be "when we are en 1'Isle de France" ? The Emperor
seems earnest, but, if his affairs speed no better here than they do hitherto,
Wotton cannot see how he can achieve his enterprise. Fears that more
men are slain at this first assault than is allowed, for a servant of his saw
seven ensigns of Spaniards go to the assault, of whom few returned, and
many Dutchmen are also slain, so that there seem to be above 1,000 of the
best soldiers slain and hurt. The fault is laid in the Spaniards for going
too soon to the assault. " Written at the unhappy camp of Saincte
Digier, the 15 of July, 1544."
Hoi, pp. 2. Add. Endd.
16 July. 917. The KING'S ARMOURY.
Cott. Appx. Costs of work done in the King's armoury by Royal command,
"VI?'M 69' 8G Hen< VIIL
' Various detailed items relating to gilding and graving of harness, gilding
and trimming of broad javelyns, gilding buckles, &c. One is " Working in
the privy armoury upon the filing of the King's Majesty's harness and other
necessaries" from 11 May to 16 July. Another is "Necessaries provided
by the King's commandment to carry over the sea." The last is "Item
received " by the King's command, of Sir Thos. Henyge, by the hands of
me, Erasmus Kyrkenar, armourer, 50/.
Pp. 8. Headed: The King's Majesty's commandments : A° xxxvjto rr.
Henr. [VIII1.]
16 July. 918. NORFOLK to PAGET.
R- °- By the copy of a piece of a letter which Paget lately wrote to
Suffolk and Browne, those here fear that the King thinks that they need to
be spurred forward to the winning of this town. Assures him that never
men ^were more desirous to win it. Would give 500 mks. that all the
King's Council were here to see whether we have written truly and what
diligence wo make. Never saw town so ill to approach. Will not begin
battery until the trenches are made and the mines well forward "and then
at one moment when the trench doth tumble, and the battery made, to
give the assault." Begs him to help to have some trusty man sent hither
according to their general letter. Camp beside Monstrell, 16 July, at 11 p.m.
" We think long to hear of his Majesty's arrival on this side the sea."
p.l. Add.
• Philippine of Gueldres, widow of Ren6 II., duke of Lorraine.
. vin. Ml
hi July. 919. UrssELL to HENRY VIII.
R. 0. Approached this place on Saturday last, and now lie between
Abvildo gate and Heading gate, little more than a flight shot off the town.
Ou their approach the town shot so hotly at them that they were driven,
without tronch or maund, to bring up the ordnance ; wherein Cavendishe,
lieutenant of the same, did good service, for, notwithstanding the hot and
thick shooting, he approached to this place and beat them from their plat-
forms and defences. Hints that the siege is not laid as it should be ;
Norfolk is half a mile from the town and Countio Buers further off and all
the gates save Heading gate, where the writer lies, open, so that horses
with packs have already entered and men and munition may enter at will.
Begs that the Master of the Horse, Sir Thomas Semar or Sir Ric. Crom-
well may be sent to view and report. The town wants neither platforms,
mountos nor rampiers, but has no other defences. Has divers times
offered to lie between Abvilde gate and Bulloigne gate, but Norfolke says
the place is too dangerous. If he did so, Norfolk and do Buers might en-
camp here and the gates would be shut up ; for all gates save these three
have been inured up ever since the Burgundians " wanne the towno."0
Has -100 " moigners," of whom he has offered Norfolk 300, who will under-
take to make 20 or 80 several " moignes." Would himself, with the other
100 and such soldiers as could serve, make as many "moignes" on the
other side. The town could not then be defended ; which is impregnable
with any battery. Have had great lack of bread and drink (but of other
victuals enough), whereupon Norfolk wrote somewhat sharply to Mons. de
Rue and to the Lady Regent ; and thereat De Rue is so grieved that he
declines to meddle more with our victualling. Thinks he has done his
best. " Your Majesty knowcth well that those people have not such
obedience unto their governors and rulers as your Majesty's subjects have,
and even so he himself saith, by reason whereof he must do as he may and
not as he would." Begs the King to write him a letter of thanks for his
pains hitherto, which would encourage him to do his devoir hereafter ; for
if he give it up they will have greater lack than ever. " I most humbly
beseech your Majesty to be a ghostly father in this matter, for and if my
lord of Norfolk should know of the same it should engender a great pique
between him and me ; which necdeth not, for I have been very plain with
him already divers times." Highly commends Mons. do Buers who is
most obedient to Norfolk, eager to serve, reverential in speaking of the
King as he would of the Emperor his master, and keeps his company in good
order. Written at this camp at the siege of Mounstrell, 16 July. Siyntd.
Pp. 4. Add. Endd. : 1541.
16 July. 920. RUSSELL to PAOET.
R. 0. Approached this town upon Saturday last, and are now encamped
little more than a flight shot oil' it — as dangerous a town to approach as
ever he saw. At first coming, used the ordnance to make the town
forsake their platforms and defences, and have since lain more quietly,
occupied in trenching towards the town, to which they are now very nigh.
Begs him to present the enclosed letters to the King, whom he begs to send
letters of thanks to Mons. de Rue for his pains taken about their
victualling. The great scarcity of bread and drink occasioned Norfolk to
write somewhat sharply ; which De Rue takes grievously and " purposeth
to meddle no more therewith." Knows not what they would do without
him to victual them, and begs Paget to solicit the letters of thanks with
all diligence. " Desiring you to despatch my letters to my wife into
England." At the camp at the siege of Mounstrell, 16 July. Signed.
Pp. 2. Add. : To the right worshipful Sir William Paget, chief
secretary unto the King's Majesty. /•;«</«/.: 1544.
• In Jane Id87.
566 36 HENRY VIII.
1544;
[16 July.] 921. MART OF HUNGARY to HENRY VIII.
B. O. Having heard of your landing at Calais I send the Sieur de
de Courieres to visit you on the part of the Emperor, who kept him here for
that purpose, from whom you will hear the charge (serge) which he has
from his Majesty ; and I have also instructed him to congratulate you upon
the said landing and assure me (me rend re serciente ?) that it is with good
prosperity and health. Begs credence for him.
French. Hoi., p. 1. Add. Endd.
Add. MS. 2. [Instructions to the Sieur de Courrieres.]
28,593, f. 329. " Instruction et memoire pour vous, Messire Jehan de Memorency, Sr de
[Spanish Courrieres, de ce que, de la part de 1' Empereur et de la nostre, aurez a dire
Calendar, et remonstrer au roy d' Engleterre, ou Sa Majeste Imperiale presentement
vn. 152.] vous envoye."
To go to the King, who is said to have crossed to Calais, and say that
the Emperor, having heard his determination to cross the sea to Calais,
caused you to wait here for his arrival and afterwards go to congratulate
him upon his landing ; which we also do by letters which you shall present
with most cordial recommendations ; and you shall advertise us with speed
of all things, and also of his health. Before having audience, you shall try
to learn the King's intention, either by the Emperor's ambassador (if there)
or by the Duke of Alburquerque, notably whether he means to stay at
Calais or go with his army to pursue his right and fortune against France.
If you find him determined to pass forward into his adversary's country,
you shall say (in pursuance of what the Emperor heretofore told him, by
you, upon the charge of one of his premier secretaries, Messire Guillaume
Paget) that, fearing his indisposition, especially in view of this change of
air, &c., whose falling ill would both grieve the Emperor and be bad for
current affairs, the Emperor would pray him to remain at Calais and direct
affairs from thence, and hoped, for reasons before declared, that he would
not have moved from where he was ; however, seeing his intention to be
otherwise you cannot but think that it proceed^ from a singular magnanimity
and fervent desire to act against the common enemy, praying him to
consider his indisposition and not undertake too much, so as, instead of
advancing affairs, to set them back. And you shall make extreme instance,
for this is a thing of great importance.
If you find, on the contrary, that he has decided to stay at Calais, you
shal^ praise his wisdom, and show him that he may better command his
ministers from thence, and that his army, which otherwise would be
occupied with the care of his person, would turn every effort against the
enemy, knowing that he would be daily informed of their good services,
with other arguments to that effect, in pursuance of -the Emperor's
last instruction.
You shall advise (with the ambassador if he is there) to learn the King's
intention, whether he means to be in his camp, what way his army will
take, and whether he will stop at the siege of Monstreul or pass on to
accomplish the article of the capitulation made with the viceroy of Sicily
(of which a copy shall be delivered to you) which states that the two princes
shall in good faith make all haste to Paris as strategy, victuals and the
enemy permit. And by all means you shall persuade the King to send his
army as far into the country as possible, conformably to the said capitulation
and your last instruction from the Emperor.
When it comes to speaking of victuals, wagons and draught horses for
the King's camp, you shall show that if fault there is it does not proceed
from this side, for reasons contained in the writing we gave to the Duke of
Suffolk's^men (of which you shall have a copy) ; to which you may add
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that because of the spoil suffered by these countries during these two years
of war and, especially their not being succoured from Oostland, it is not to
be reckoned that they are provided with victuals as they were in the year
1580, when they had long been flourishing in peace. And because the
ambassador0 now resident with us has asked other 500 wagons, and we have
answered that we will furnish 800 and let him have as many more as he
can get for money without using constraint, you shall assure the King and
his Council that that is all we can possibly do.
Finally, you shall persuade the King as above by all means you can think
of ; and advertise us often of all occurrents there, as we shall advertise you
of those here ; and you shall proceed according as the Emperor has entire
confidence in you. Brussels, 16 July 1514.
French. Modern copy from Briusels, pp. 4.
Add. MS. 8. Another modern copy of j 2.
28,173. r 324. j^/,, ;>/). 9.
1) M.
16 July. 922. CARNE to HENRY VIH.
U. O. On reporting his arrival here on the 14th, the Queen appointed the
hour of 8 next morning for his repair to her, with a message not to come
to Court till sent for. At that hour Mons. Corbaron came to accompany
him. Delivered his letters and declared his charge concerning victuals
according to the treaty, showing " what famine and lock there hath teen
heretofore" in Henry's army, and how impossible it was to convey the
army from England unless victuals were provided here. She answered
that there was no fault in her, for she sent to Henry to send commissaries
to oversee the provision and lay out the money necessary, and had no
answer ; and, doubtless, Henry would consider that for these two years
past an army of 50,000 men had lived upon this country, which is so
wasted that provision must now be made from Holland and Frysland ;
if Henry would keep a commissary at St. Omer's she would take order that
there should be no luck of victuals there. Moved her also for 400 or 500
carriages, the lack whereof would groatly hinder the intended purpose, and
that some diligent commissary might be set to take them up with speed,
and Came would appoint another to prcst them (as the Council " of your
camp cammanded me"). In reply she marvelled that Henry lacked
carriages, who had had nigh 2,000 from hence (four times as many as the
Emperor hod for his army), and more could not be provided, for already
the country cried out upon her for taking so much. Replied that the
carriages sent were so weak and slender, that many were returned and the
rest, instead of carrying 40 cwt. and 80 cwt. apiece, carry 20 cwt. at the
most, so that a greater number is required ; and reminded her of the treaty,
and how much Henry would be disappointed. She answered that it was
impossible, for she was certain that they were not to be had, but she would
speak with her commissary ; and she hod sent an ambassador to the camp
to treat with Henry's Council there concerning these provisions, for whom
she looked hourly. She said also that 1,000 horsemen that came with
Christopher Landeberke, and were for Henry's retinue, lay in Leoge land,
and she would gladly be delivered of them ; but they would not march,
though they had their wages, without Henry's letters of retinue. Answered
that commissaries were appointed for that purpose, and she would shortly
be relieved of them. She said that, lest Landeberk's footmen should " fall
to any inconvenience," the Emperor would himself retain them.
• Dr.
568 36 HENKY VIII.
1544.
922. CARNE to HENRY VIII. — cont.
This morning, at 9 a.m., the Queen sent answer that, after long debate
with her commissaries, she perceived that no more carriages could be had
than 200 out of Henawde, Artoyes and Flaundres and 100 out of Brabaunt.
She would write to the bp. of Leoge for as many as could be had there and
also authorise her commissaries to take such as should freely offer, but she
could not compel above 800, "for her tax is made already and further she
cannot go."
Showed her also that Henry perceived President Score to bear no great
devotion to his affairs and desired her not to credit him therein. She
answered that she would herself consider Henry's causes. Other occurrents
here are none, but that the Emperor is with his army at the siege of Saincte
Desire in Champayne, in which are 3,000 Frenchmen and divers French
nobles. " There were brought hither of late, captives, Mounsr. Bryan and
Mounsr. de Rowse, with two other noblemen of France that were taken at
Lyuee, who be sent to Gaunte to be kept safe." Bruxelles, 16 July. Siyncd.
Pp. 5. Add. Endd. : 1644.
16 July. 923. CARNE to PAOET.
R. o. Has had much ado to get additional carriages, but still some are
gotten ; whereof he has written to the King and the Council, and also con-
cerning victuals. The King's letter will show occurrents. Bruxelles, 16
July. Signed.
P. 1. Add. Endd.: 1544.
16 July. 924. VAUQHAN to the COUNCIL.
B. o. On the 14th arrived Tadeo with a letter from Sir Wm. Paget and a
proxy and letters from Ant. Bonvyce. On showing the proxy to the
Welsars they asked to have it left with them for an hour or two ; and,
after three hours, the " said Welsar " brought it back, saying that he was
pleased therewith and thought that he and Vaughan should go to Lodovike
Bonvice and Nic. Diodati, factors here for Ant. Bonvice, to know whether
they would give their bond for the money. The factors answered that they
were ready to do it ; but, remembering that, by the proxy they must make
it by the appointment of Stephen Vaughan, John Dymok and Thos. Locke,
or two of them, before the 15th inst., they concluded that they might not
be bound. As the proxy only arrived on the 14th, when Dymok and Locke
were gone with 14,000/. Fl. to St. Omer's for Norfolk, in pursuance of a
letter from Suffolk and Browne, the said factors could not be persuaded
after 14 July to bind Ant. Bonvice. Is therefore compelled to return the
proxy to be otherwise devised by Ant. Bonvyce and sent hither with dili-
gence, for the Welsar is ready with his money. As Dymok and Locke may
tarry where they are or go to the camp, the Council should move Bonvyce
("who, I perceive by his friends here, upon the respect of some other bands
that be made in England unto the same Bonvyce, will in no wise do other-
wise than is comprised in the said proxy ") that the day may be prolonged
and Vaughan alone the appointer, but the rest of the proxy made verbatim
as it is. Begs them to appoint Thos. Chamberleyn to be here to assist him.
Is still " answered by Ant. Vivaldes friends here that, write he what
he will, they will credit no more than they have already done." Could
this day have sold 200 or 300 " fowthers " of lead, had it been here ; " but
it will be hard in haste to sell it well." Andwerp, 16 July 4 p.m.
Hoi., pp. 8. Add.: " resident in the Court." Endd.: 1544.
*„,* Xote at tfie end in Payees hand: " I beseech your good lordship to
return to me both this letter and th'other that I sent last being addressed
to the Consail. W. PAGET."
SKY Vlli. 5M
1544.
16 July. 925. CHAMBERLAIN to the COUNCIL with the KING.
B. 0. By last letters from Bruxelles wrote that he would repair towards
Saint Omer's to take the musters of Lightemaker's band. Found here letters
from Lightmaker, that he was coming forward with 800 and odd horse n
but, two days past, returned hither, from Utrecht, a commissary of the
Queen's, with one sent by the writer to conduct the band peacefully through
these Low Countries, saying that at Utrecht they found only Lightemaker
himself, who said ho abode the coming of his people hourly, but, after four
days " they saw nothing of his promise appear in effect." Repaired
immediately towards the Queen, with her commissary, to declare the evil
usage of these folks, that she might ponder both this and the dealing of
Landenberge and his company, with whom she has " in manner hitherto
borne." She answered that she was sorry that the King should be so dealt
with, and would, if required, stay Lightomaker till he restored the money
delivered to him. Said he would learn the King's pleasure therein, and so
returned yesternight to this town, where he found Lightemaker, who still
declares that he has ready at Utrecht 800 or 4GO horse, and has brought
hither with him 80 or 40 horse, and, if Chamberlain will wait five days he
is sure they will be arrived here and want money to take them to the
mustering place. Would disburse no more money to him ; and so,
bemoaning his chance, he desired a letter to the Council to be sent
by this bearer, whom he sends to make his excuse to the King. And,
to persuade Chamberlain to abide the coming of his men hither by
Monday at the furthest, he delivered the enclosed bill, which will show
"what hold I have of him now for the performance of his promise more
than I had afore this." Not knowing but that the King will still receive
the said horsemen, has neither "clearly forsaken them at Lightemaker's
offer nor yet entertained them," but has agreed to wait till Monday, and, if
they come, give them some money in prest — to avoid the clamour which
might arise if so many men came far upon Lightemaker's word and
"retaindure" to serve the King and were not received. It will be 12 or 14
days ere Lightemaker's band can reach St. Omer's without wearying their
horses. Andwarpe, 16 July 1544. Signed.
P.S. in his oirn hand. — At the closing of this, came a servant of
Lightemaker's from Utrecht, saying that the king of Denmark had sent
word for all of his dominion to return at once and serve him, whereupon
200 horse are already returned, who had received 10 gold guildens a-piece.
Told him it was not reason that the King should be charged with that ;
and he said he would try to recover it. Other 200 horse, he says, are come
this night to Boisleduc, some of whom (especially a gentleman with 100
horse) are of Denmark, but say they will serve the King even if they lose
all they have. " Written in haste at the shutting of the gate."
/'/'• 4. Add. Kndd.
R. O. 2. Declaration by Thomas Luchtemaker that he has here in Antwerp
87 horse, who have lain 80 days at Utrecht and will go straight to Calais,
also that there came on Monday 14 July, to Utrecht, 400 horse. The other
72 were not yet come thither. The 400 will be here next Sunday and
proceed straight to Sinit Thomes, to muster. Written 1C July 1544.
German. Hoi., p. 1.
16 July. 926. Ric. WYNDEBANK and R. FANE to FACET.
B. O. Lately advertised the King how they stood with Landenberghe's
footmen and horsemen, and have, " a long time, daily attended to have
answer." Here is a brief note of what they have paid to these horsemen
570 36 HENRY VIII.
1544
926. Bio. WYNDEBANK and R. FANE to PAGET — cont.
and footmen. First, the Begent, perceiving the disagreement with Lan-
denberghe and the displeasure done by his men to the country, sent her
Councillor Scepperus to learn the truth, who honestly used such as the
writers "sent thither for th'order of this controversy." Upon Landen-
berge's complaint to the Regent, showed her the acquittances received for
money paid to Landenberge and others ; and, afterwards, Scepperus and
those whom the writers sent made account with Landenberge and found
that about 29,000 cr. had been received, and that the footman should have
after the Emperor's rate for 4,000 footmen 17,796 cr. 16 stivers for one
month. As the horsemen had always been content, Scepperus took no
pains therein. But these horsemen asked 26,315 cr. for one month, in-
cluding officers, saying that that was what the Emperor gave, and if not it
might be rebated upon next pay. This demand included their conduct
money, about 6,579 cr., which Landenberge received of Mr. Stephen
Vaughan in Almayn and had never paid to them. Thus the footmen's pay
for one month and the horsemen's solde for July and June amounts to
70,426 cr. ; of which Landenberge has received about 25,000 cr. and
Frederic Spede, a captain who promised to bring the horsemen to Ayre,
4,000 cr. Order should be taken with speed for payment of the remaining
41,426 cr. if the King wishes to have the 1,200 horsemen, lest they be
taken into the service of some other, always remembering that, albeit the
King will not receive them, they must be paid for June and July, as the
Queen here promised them on the King's behalf. Ask whether, after being
answered in the premises, they shall tarry here or return to the army. The
Queen thinks it will be hard to recover the conduct money out of Landen-
berge's hands " seeing he is a man now left out of the King's Majesty's
service" (and, as the writers think, one that merits not to be received
again). Andwerpe, 16 July. Signed.
In Stephen Vaughari's hand, pp. 8. Add. Sealed. Endd. : 1544.
17 July. 927. THE COUNCIL with the QUEEN to HENRY VIII.
B. O. This morning received letters from the Council attending upon him,
reporting his safe arrival at Calays. Touching answer to the rest of the
letters, are doing their best for the provision and sending of money ; and,
to show what they have done towards the transportation of the lead they
enclose a note of what is ready to be shipped within these twelve days.
Pray God for his success. Westm., 17 June, 86 Hen. VIII. Signed by
Canterbury, Wriothesley, Hertford, Westminster, and Petre.
P. 1. Add. Endd.
ii. "Lead to be carried to divers ports and havens within this realm
of Yngland and there to remain," viz. Hull 5,000f., Whiteby 184f.,
Shakeborowe 245^f., Hartyspoole 687f., Bristowe l,000f., [LJynne l,500f.,
[Bjoston 2,000f., Grymsby l,509f., Newe Castle, 860f.
P. 1. Enclosed in the preceding.
17 July. 928. THE SAME to the COUNCIL with the KING.
B- 0. This morning received their letters dated Calays, 15th inst., of the
King's arrival at Calays. Send herewith, for the King's information, a
declaration of the lead at the several ports, where such order is taken for
its shipping that it will be ready within twelve days. Their lordships may
appoint hoys to fetch it. Travail by all possible means for the advance-
ment of money, and trust, soon after the end of the month, to send the
King a mass of 40,OOOJ. Desire to hear from them sometimes of the
King's health and success. Westm., 17 July. Signed.
Pp. 2. Add. . Enid.: 1544.
36 HENRY VIII. 571
1544.
17 July. 929. [Sx. MARTIN] to FRANCIS I.
B. O. I have lately written to MODS, de Vrevins certain things said to me
by gentlemen at Guynes, to be reported to you. As I had only the word
of the gentlemen and servants of the King of England, to get occasion to
speak with the master and learn his intention, I was bold to inform Mr.
lies, to whom I have always spoken of the peace, that the sieur de
V roving had written me a letter, commanding me to repeat to him (Mr.
Hallos) the language which I had held when last at his house, touching
peace between the Kings of England and France, viz., that the king of
France promises to pay the King of England, fully and presently, all the
arrears due to him of his pension, to make the Scots cease war or else de-
clare himself their enemy, to make the King of England judge of the damage
and interest due to the non-payment of the said arrears, promising to pay
them in full upon reasonable terms of payment and to put Ardre in a state
that will content the King of England. Mr. Halles at once carried the letter0
to the King of England, who, shortly afterwards, sent Mr. Halles for me.
He asked me, in presence of the duke of Suffoq, Mr. Brom and Mr. Halles,
if I had informed Mr. Halles as he reported (the King showing me the
letters and missives of the said Sieur de Vrevins). I answered Yes. The
King then said that Mr. Halles had before sent him certain letters touching
the said affair, but nothing had taken effect and he saw no reason to trust a
poor gentleman who had no credit with you ; and he asked whether I did it
of myself and expected to be avowed by you. I answered Yes, upon my life.
Hearing this, he said he was grieved that when he was first spoken
to about it the thing did not take effect; for you had constrained
him to make an alliance and bond (submission) with the Emperor
(which otherwise he would never have made), and he would have re-
plied more fully but for his promise to make no appointment without
informing the Emperor, and therefore it would be necessary for the king
of France to make some honest and reasonable offers to the Emperor for
peace with him ; still, if such offers made to the Emperor were refused, he
(the King of England) was not bound to refuse offers made to him nor to
refuse your alliance and amity. And he added that if there should be some
difficulty between you and the Emperor, and you referred it to him, he would
not favour the Emperor ; and formerly he had been mediator for peace
between you two. He told me that if you had such desire to maintain the
former amity it would be necessary to send a gentleman with power from
you and to avow what I had put forward. If I have put forward more than
you wish I humbly beg pardon, hoping that if you are able to meet, as I
think you will, all will go to the satisfaction of you both. I repeated to
the King of England what Mons. de Vrevins told me after his return from
Landressy, viz., that he had heard you say that you could never forget the
friendship you had had to the King of England, and if the said King
desired an interview you would meet him. To that the King answered ' If
it will please my brother to see me, he or his sons giving me two or three
days' notice shall be welcome and I promise him, on the faith of a prince,
that they will fare no worse than myself.' And he said to me that if you
two were together he would tell you things which possibly he would not
tell his own Council, " et me trouvera tout tel qu'il m'a tousjours trouve."
Boullougne, 17 July 1544. Xot tigned.
French, pp. 8. Ifojins: Sire.
• That is, the letter by which the writer gave Halles the above information.
36 HENRY VIII.
Add. MS.
32,655, f. 100.
B. M.
Hamilton
Papers,
H., No. 284.
572
1544.
18 July. 930. HENRY VIII. to the QUEEN OF HUNGARY.
B. 0. Thanks for assistance in regard to provisions, horses and carriages
[Spanish £or hig army, of which he has heard from his commissioners. The com-
ra 126 arid missioners whom she sent hither have declared and delivered in writing the
154.] order necessary for the supplying of his army; and, as he finds it good,
and supposes that she will not be displeased with their sojourn, he has
retained them to reside for a time at St. Omer to assist his commissioners
in preparing victuals and other necessaries [for] the camp before Monstreul,
as he is sure that they will write. [Trusts] that she will continue to
advance the common interests. Calais, 18 July 1544.
Modern abstract from original at Vienna.
18 July. 931. SHREWSBURY and Others to the QUEEN and COUNCIL.
Enclose letters and advertisements from the wardens of the East
and Middle Marches. Whereas order was lately taken with these wardens
that certain Scottish prisoners should not be let home upon bond or ransom
but kept for a season, those able to bear their own charges to be bestowed
in honest custody on this side the Tyne and the rest committed to the gaols,
as Hertford knows ; that order is now begun to be executed, whereby it
appears that, with the Scottish prisoners, being at least 100, and the
prisoners already there, the gaols will be so pestered that they must die of
hunger unless relieved at the King's charges. Beg her to devise with the
Council whether to turn them home to their own country or put the King
to the charge of feeding them, for " the gaols were so full before that many
died daily for lack of food, and the number being now so much increased the
penury and famine must needs be the greater." This town and also Durham,
Newcastle, Alnwick and Morpeth are infected with a very contagious disease,
of which two or three people die here daily, so that the writers may not lie
here without danger. Unless they remove 20 or 30 miles southward, the
most propice place is Barnard Castell, which maybe repaired now for 100 inks.,
but would hereafter require a far greater charge. It lies on the way towards
Carlisle and not past 6 or 7 miles out of the way from the East Marches.
Would only need to turn the posts from one town to another, but think it
not convenient to remove without knowing her pleasure. Darneton,
18 July, 1544. Signed by Shrewsbury, Tunstall and Sadler.
Pp. 2. Add. Endd.
18 July. 932. SUFFOLK and BROWNE to HENRY VIII.
R- 0- " Pleaseth yor Matie, according to yor Highnes determination] and
appoinctment taken wth us at or late being [with yor] Matie at Calays, we
have this day been at Bou [logne] , wheare at the first we were by
the Frenchmen .... wth skyrmysh in wich iij of or men had their
horse [slain] under them. And, albeit that they did their best [to keep]
us from the viewe and searche of that wich we w[ould see], yet, aftre
we had beaten them into the towne we [did wth] good laysr viewe and
searche the nature of t[he ground] in all such places as we thought meetc
for the tr or purpose ; and do finde the same to be such
a[s we do] assure yor matie we did not a litle rejoyce to s[ee. And] first,
toocheng the settleng of or campe, we have to bestowe
the same neere enough to the towne in such a place as they
shall not much annoye u [s with] their ordouance. And then for the
nature of the [ground] for casteng of or trenches we have caused
or p[ioneers] to dygge in dyvers places upon the syde towa[rdes the] castell,
who have tryed in proof e that for 9 fo[ot] or thereaboutes it is faire earth
86 HENRY VIII. Wl
15-11.
and shuld seemo (as [in our] judgement it doth indede) that all the
grounde fr [Bjase
[Boulojgne wa[r]d the .
thu trust u make feir and large trenches
all that waye suf [ficient] to carie or munycions and artylorye thorough
and [to] convaye or men t'approche the townc. Trusteng (in [that] we
have founde it to be thus) that there shalbe no [lack] of or partes to
th'occomplishement of all that may [be] possible to bo doon to it. And
thus we bcseche [Almighty] God to preserve your Ilighnes. At the campe
bes[ides] Marguyson the xviijth of July."
P. X. — Tomorrow, betimes, we remove thitherward [and] in two or three
days will send further news ; " beseching [yor Highnes] to commaunde the
wordes of the sommons to be brought to us, for [I the Duke] of Suff. never
did s[ee siejge layed wtbout summons." Signed : Charlys Soffolk : (Droimet
signature lost).
P. 1. Mutilated. Add. Endd : The duke of Suff. and Sir Antony
Brown to the K's Ma1*, xviij" Julii 1544.
18 July. 933. PAOET to SUFFOLK.
The King likes his device for summons of Bulloyn, saving that,
instead of charging "all within the realm of France to come in and know-
ledge their duties of allegiance to his Majesty," he would have it extend
only to all "within [Pica]rdye [and the] countie of Bulloyn [and Quisnes]
promisyng to all such as will render themselves his Majesty's subjects they
shall kcpe still theyr landes and possessions without empaynnent more
quietly and with more libertye then ever they have done hitherto." Upon
the King's answer to St. Martyn, Mons. do Vervyns directed a post to the
French king, who is intercepted by his Highness* folks. Suffolk is to make
search therefor. " The duke of Alberkyrk shall come when his Majesty
cometh. The King's Majesty saith he knoweth not where the plat is, for
he [sen]t it to yor lodging (?) [and] saw it not sithcns."
Had written thus far when the King received letters from Norfolk and
the Privy Seal, which he sends to Suffolk to peruse and return ; "signifying
[further] unto [your Grace that,] according to the desire of my lords afore
Montere[l], his Mau sendeth tomorrow my lord Admyral, my lord Deputy
and Philip Hobby, thinking, at their return, to have perfect knowledge of
their whole proceedings there." The King has also received Suffolk's
letters, and is glad to see that his Highness has been in the right opinion
touching the nature of the ground about Boloyne. As Suffolk removes
thitherward tomorrow the King means to remove hence on Monday, and
desires to know from Suffolk and others of the Council there whether it is
too far for the horses to go through in one day ; and, if it is, where he
should lie by the way.
Draft in Paget's hand, pp. 8. Kn-id. : Mr. Seer. Mr. Paget to my lord of
Suff., xviij0 Julii 1644.
18 July. 934. VAUOHAN to PAOET.
R. 0. As he lately wrote, Ant. Bonvyce's proxy sent by Tadeo, the King's
post, did no service because made so that Vaughan alone, without Mr.
Dymock or Thomas Lockes, could not appoint Bonvyce's factors to be bound
to the Welsars, nor was it " vailable " after the day on which Tadeo
brought it. Merchants look here so narrowly to their commissions that
they will do nothing against them. For no writings of Vivalde's can more
credit be had of those to whom he writes. As the Welsar is ready to pay,
Bonvyce's proxy should be re -made and returned with speed. Yesterday
574
36 HENRY VIII.
1544.
18 July.
R. 0.
19 July.
Harl. MS.
442, f. 203.
B. M.
See. of Antiq.
Procl., n. 137.
19 July.
Shrewsb. MS.
P., p. 95.
Heralds'
College.
934. VAUGHAN to PAGET — cont.
by appointment of Mr. Caern, the ambassador, Vaughan delivered to
George Gilpyn, for provision of carriages and lymoners for which my lord
of Winchester wrote to Caern, 8,000 cr. of gold. Is told by substantial
merchants of Italy that 15,000 Suissys are gone to serve the French king,
who has withdrawn most of the soldiers he had at Carynyan towards
France. This day came hither two captains of Landenberghe's horsemen
who, failing to obtain their desires of Mr. Fane and Mr. Wyndebank,
repair with them to the King. They seem sober men and to have been
ill dealt with by Landenberghe, who has received 29,000 cr. from Fane
and Wyndebank, besides the money which Vaughan delivered him in
Almeyn. Fane and Wyndebank have had great trouble therein, and no
less trouble is found with Lightmaker. These horsemen have ever dealt
more soberly and gently than the footmen, and they cannot move until
they have money. Tries always to get more credence, but the merchants
in this time of war fear to do anything. Andwerp, 18 July 1544.
P.S. — Fane and Wyndebanke have taken great pains and are sorrowful
that they could not succeed. Suggests (as he has often signified to the
Council) that if Vivalde should write to other friends than he wrote to
before, 50,000 cr. might be got.
"Landenbergh with his footmen is gone to serve the Emperor." It
would " ease our things here " if Mr. Chamberleyn were sent to tarry here
in the absence of Dymock and Lock.
Hoi., pp. 3. Add. Endd.
935. CHAMBERLAIN to the COUNCIL with the KING.
Two days past, by Lightmaker's messenger to the King, certified
how he would disburse no more money till he saw Lightmaker's promises
take better effect. Lightmaker has since asked 300 cr. more to bring his
men forward, saying that they are come two days past to Boisleduc.
Remembering that the King is arrived at Calleis and will now earnestly
advance his purpose, has, unk[nown] to Lightmaker, sent one to Boisleduc
with 300 cr., to give, in presence of the governors of the town, to the horse-
men, if there, 1 cr. of gold apiece, for their charges hitherwards, and take
their oath immediately to march fo[rwards towarjds Seint Omer's to their
musters, there to receive their month's wages aforehand and serve at such
sould as the Emperor gives. Looks for his messenger's return from
Boisleduc tomorrow. Andwarpe, 18 July 1544.
Hoi., pp. 3. Add. Endd.
936. FRENCHMEN in ENGLAND.
Proclamation that all Frenchmen who have entered their names to
be made denizens shall repair to the Lord Chancellor's house to know if
they are in the roll signed by the King, — and if so, they must sue out their
patent before 1 Sept. All others shall depart the realm. Teste Katherine
Queen and Regent at Westm., 19 July 86 Hen. VIII.
Modern copy, pp. 2.
2. Another modern copy.
P. 1.
937. THE COUNCIL with the QUEEN to SHREWSBURY.
Complaint having been lately made to the Queen that my lord of
Cumberland, pretending a right of forest within grounds of John Norton
of Norton wherein Norton also claims free warren, has both hunted there
and cast down hedges and ditches. Send the bill of complaint herewith.
36 HENRY VIII. 575
1*44,
He shall remind Cumberland how unmeet a time this is for such things,
the King being out of the realm ; and take order between them, certifying
the Queen and Council of his proceedings. Westm., 19 July 1544.
/ Cninnur, Wriothesley, II< rtford, Westminster and Petre.
In I'etre't hand, ]>. 1. Add.
19 July. 938. SHREWSBURY and Others to the QUEEN and COUNCIL.
Add. MS. Enclose letters received yesternight from Wharton with a letter to
M.OM- f. 102. him from Robert Maxwell answering that which Wharton lately wrote him
Hamilton ^y 'no King's command. Darneton, 19 July 1544. Signed by Shrews-
Papers Dury. Tunstall and Sadler.
n., No. 286. P.I. Add. Endd.
19 July. 939. MARY OF GUISE to HENRY VIII.
Royal MS. Has received his writing from Rothissay herald answering the writ-
^ VM 9- ing sent him in the name of the Queen her daughter, subscribed with the
present writer's hand ; but, because the lords and nobles present when her
daughter's writing was despatched shall return to the Parliament to be
holden at Edinburgh the last day of this month she begs him to " superseid"
the answer till then. Will do at the said convention, with advice of the
Council, all that may stand to the weal of her daughter and peace betwixt
the realms ; and she requests an abstinence of war for twenty days " to ye
eflfett yat all thingis may be ye mair facilie promovit and set forwart to
cum to ane better perfoctioun and tak gude end." At our Counsale of
Striviling, 19 July.
Letter book copy, p. I.
19 July. 940. SUFFOLK and BROWNE to [PAOBT].
Perceive by his letters that the King wants their opinion concern-
ing his Highness's coming to the camp on Monday. Think that he should
not come so soon but tarry till the camp is in order, which will not be
long. " And when his Ma'« shall come, yf hit maye so stonde wth his
Highnes pleas', we thinke, thoughe hit shalbe to his Ma"* payne, to come
thoroughe in o[ne] daye, so that ther maye be a place appoynted by
the wey for his Highnes to repose hym selfe as long as hit shall please his
Highnes ; howe be hit, hit must be sen[e] that aswell his MatM carriages as
a[lso the] carriages of those that shall come wth his Highnes may be con-
veyed, the daye afore h[is] Mate shall comme forthe, to Morgyson, wher
we shall see hit savelye garded for that ny[ght, by] w°b reason hit maye be
at the camp [betimes] in the next mornyng, wherby all thin[ges shall] be
in [a]re[dy]nes ageynst his Highnes [coming] . Fors[eeing that there
be order] tak[en that the same] maye [be]0 conveyed to Morgyson wu> suche
ho[rses] as are ther attendaunt uppon the Kynges Ma* , and, that don,
they maye rotorne to attende his Highnes on the morrowe." However, if
the King's carriages are set forth to Newnam Bridge the night before, and
start early, they may come through to the camp in one day. Will send
conduct to Sandiefeld to meet the King. Touching the King's pleasure to
have the summons extend only to his subjects of Bullenoyse, Pyckerdy and
the county of Quysnes, the writers thought that, as the King names him-
self king of France, it should extend to all his subjects of France. From
the camp, this present Saturday morning, at Morgyson. Signed.
P.S. — Return his letters herewith.
Pp. 2. Add. : To, etc. : Mr. [Paget] chefe secreatarie to the Kingea
Ma1*. Endd.: xix" Julii 1544.
• Omitted in MS.
r,7fi
36 HENRY VIII.
1544.
19 July. 941. CARNE to PAGET.
B. O. Yesterday, "being with the Queen here amongst all other," upon
Mr. Chamberlayn's letter to me, I desired her to send for Lightmaker and
command him to deal uprightly with the King. She answered that she
would, adding that " Lightmaker is a great waster, a man of evil name, and
hath made banke rupt aswell at Andewarpp as in London, and a light
fellow, and that (as she thought) goeth about no other thing but to get
money." Has advertised Chamberlain of this, that he may deal the
" warlier" (warilyer). Has written occurrents to the King. Bruxells, 19
July. Signed.
P. 1. Add. Endd. : 1544.
19 July. 942. LANDENBERG° to CHARLES V.
Lanz, ii. 415. Complaining of his treatment in return for his faithful services to
the King of England, which have been much to his own loss, as the Emperor
will understand from Alltennstaig. Desires a safe-conduct to come to his
Majesty. Mars. (i.e. Maastricht), 19 July 1544.
German.
943. THE COUNCIL with the QUEEN to PAGET.
Having th:s morning received letters from my lord Lieutenant of
the North and declared them to the Queen, are commanded to send them
to Paget to show to the King. " And where by my sayd lo[rd's 1'res it]
apperith thatt, if all the Scotisshe prisonars nott being hable to beare the
charges of ther own fynding shuld be commytted to the gaolles according
to th'order heretofore taken in thatt behalf, and remayn so in prison any
tyme, ther wolde be greatt daunger thatt many of them shulde perisshe for
hungar onles they myght be relieved att the Kinges Ma. charge," they (of
the North) have written for the Queen's pleasure therein and for their
continuance at Bernardes Castell and repair of the same. For answer, the
writers are commanded by the Queen to signify that, "taking order for the
bestow[ing of] such as be able to bear their own charges," such of the
poorer sort of the prisoners as are " stout, busy or otherwise like to do any
hurt being at liberty" are to be committed to several prisons, and ("if
extreme necessity shall so require") have some small relief until the
King's pleasure is otherwise known. The rest are to be released upon
bond, (described). If the repair of Bernardes Castell will not exceed 100
mks. it is to be done with part of the treasure remaining in Mr. Shelley's
keeping, and they may afterwards remove thither. Westm., 20 July 1544.
Signed by Cranmer, Wriothesley, Hertford, Westminster and Petre.
In Petre's hand, pp. 2. Faded. Add. Endd.
20 July. 944. CHAPUYS to the QUEEN OF HUNGARY.
20 July.
K. 0.
B. 0.
[Spanish
Calendar,
vn. 157.]
In embarking at Dover on the 18th inst., received her letters of the
llth; and yesterday was with the King, who answered as to Landemberge's
men as will be seen by the copy, herewith, of Chapuys' letters to the Emperor, f
As to the affair for which Suffolk wrote, the King is satisfied (as he declared
to Maitre Doysot) and told Chapuys that he had sent her letters of thanks ;
and certainly he seems obliged to her for her trouble. Neither King nor
Council have mentioned to him that the Emperor's army has not entered France
;; • Printed "Vandenberg" by Lanz.
t See No. 955. dated 21st, which along with this and De Courrieres's letter, No. 956,
mast have been all despatched together. See P.S.
86 HENRY VIII. 577
1544.
at the day prefixed. It pleated, for, at affairt stand, it it bf*t not to enter in
ttrift with them if it can be dissembled. At to the illtreabntnt and mitreekoning
of the payment of the wagonnert of Flanders, the King will not be persuaded that
hit men do otherwise than well, but will tee to it. At to the honemen of Si-eland,
the King ijave Chapuyi to ttiulsrttand, a* will be seen by the mid copy, tltat the
duke of Holstein had called them.
Learnt two hours ago that there is an Italian come hither to practise the
Secretary of this Council for the discharge of Octavian Bos ; yet, Chapuys
does not believe that the said Secretary will say otherwise than he has, and
even if he did "la torture en fera la raison."
Begs her, since the King departs to the camp vn'thin two days, to depute a
person to reside in Chapuys' place in pursuance of what she told his man,
and what he has been assured of on the Emperor's part. Calaix, 20 July 1544.
P.S. —Refers to the letters of Mons. de Courrieres and the copy herewith
for their business.
Fr. Modern transcript oj the original at Vienna, pp. 2.
20 July. 945. SHREWSBURY and Others to the QUEEN and COUNCIL.
Add. MS. Enclose letters received this day from the wardens of the East and
82,055, f. 104. Middle Marches, with a letter from Sir George Douglas to the laird of
HB- ?'• Brunstone. Having intelligence that the Dowager will shortly send a
p"™rsn herald with answer to the King's late letters, desire instructions whether
ii., No. 286. to detain him and open his letters or send him up. Darneton, 20 July.
Signed by Shrewsbury, Tunstall and Sadler.
P.S. in Sadler's hand. — Enclose a letter just received from the warden of
the Middle Marches, showing that he has caused a right honest exploit to
be made into Scotland and taken two good prisoners, the laird of Ferny-
herste and his son, who have always been enemies to England, with many
others. As there are now many more Scottish prisoners the writers ask
how to bestow them, especially such as cannot bear their own charges.
Pp. 2. Add. Endil.
20 July. . 946. GARDINER, PAGBT and RICHE to SUFFOLK.
R- 0. In answer to his letter to Paget the King orders them to signify that
although desirous to be with him, his Highness will stay for a day or two,
and be with him upon Wednesday,0 praying him meanwhile to use all dili-
gence, " for they begin to die here of the sickness ; and, forasmuch ye
mind to have his Highness lodged in the Advocate's house, to foresee that
the watch tower, otherwise called the ' Towre thorder,' which standeth
upon the sea side, be overthrown or taken, for it is said there lie pieces
therein that shooteth to the said house of th Advocate." That done and
note taken how far the shot of the town may reach, the King will come
through in one day, according to Suffolk's advice. As all the best bul-
warks beat upon the Wind Mill hill, Suffolk should not approach there
without a good trench for his safeguard. The King likes well that some of
Suffolk's folk have entered Base Boloyn ; but they should lie on the further
side and in such number as to resist the power of the town.
The King is this day informed " that the town is moche subjecte to the
mynne and that Mouns' de Vervyn saith the towne is not tenable and
hath so advertised the Freenche king." Calais, 20 July. Sltned.
P.S. — " We beseech your Grace to advertise us eftsoons of your opinions
in this behalf."
Pp. 2. Kndd. : Mr. Seer. Mr. Paget to the duke of Suff. xx"» of July
1544.
• The 23rd.
21716 2 o
678 36 HENRY VIII.
1544.
20 July. 947. SUFFOLK and Others to HENRY VIII.
B. 0. Here have been with us my lord Admiral, my lord Deputy and Mr.
Hobbeye for conduct to Mustrell. We beg pardon for not accomplishing
this, as the horses here are not in case to conduct them, having been " so
travelled yesterday that it was mid[night] afore they came to the camp,
albeit [they] were abroad early in the morning ; so that [we] could not the
last night furnish forth h[orses] to keep the scoute. Which hath not only
been [the] occasion that we have returned them unto your H[ighness]
again, but also to declare unto your Majesty the estate of all things here,
and what things we th[ink] necessary for the better service of [your
Ma**] to be declared unto your Highness undelayedly by our said lords, my
lord Admiral, my lord Deputy and Mr. Hobbeye, unto whom we have as
well delivered a bill of articles, signed with our hands, for their instructions,
as also made them privy in debate [of] the occurrents here." From the
[camp] at Bullen, 20 July. Signed by Suffolk, St. John, Gage and Browne.
P. 1. Add. Endd.: 1544.'
[20] July. 948. SUFFOLK to PAGET.
R. O. I have received your letters " and the cavs y* I doo not wrethe vn to
yov anasser ther of es be cavs y* me lord Amerlhall and me lord Debbette
and Masstar Hobbe has from hovs her to de clar vn to the Kynges Henes
too avnsser yewarre (every) pont ther in." From the "schege" before
Bollayne.
Hoi., p. 1. Add. : Masstar Sekretterre. Endd. : My 1. of Suff. to Mr.
Seer. Mr. Paget, July 1544.
20 July. 949. LISLE to PAGET.
B. O. I found my lord Lieutenant with the King's army encamped before
Boleyn ; at the approach of which was hot work, and indeed few such
strong towns as this have been so near approached the first day. I rode
with my Lord towards Base Boleyn, where he intends to place some of the
ordnance which should annoy the town, especially the Green bulwark and
the brays along to the castle. There is great appearance of success if my
Lord's device is followed, " which is to besiege the town in three sundry
places, by reason whereof they shall be pulled from their gates and from all
their assay les and from succour of their haven" ; but here are few enough
men for all this. My lord himself has been as far as any gunner in the
field. Yesternight after supper I went with him to the trenches, in one of
which three pioneers were killed a little before. " He passeth so little upon
shot of artillery that he enforceth others to be hardy whether they will or
not." Here is great scarcity of hakbuttiers and light horsemen. Yesterday
Mr. Bowes with his light horsemen made a great raid beyond the town and
brought back seven or eight score of cattle and certain prisoners, some of
them town dwellers, who say the townsmen are in great fear and hourly
flee both by water and by land. Yesterday divers crayers and boats
departed the haven. As they look to be revictualled, by water, from Diepe,
I write to lord Clynton, Sir Wm. Wodhous and Waters to appoint some
small ships and pinnaces to defend that passage. Touching our conducting
to Montrell my lord Lieutenant and the Master of the Horse write to the
King, wherefore I need only write that lord Cobham and I trust to be
tomorrow at Montrell and here again next day, and so return to the King,
whom I trust to find at Calys, for there is no lying for him here yet. They
(the town) " have their level and aim unto so many places and valleys that
no place is clear but that they shoot into their tents and halys and doth
36 HENRY VIII. 579
1544.
much harm both to men and hones "; however they are kept waking, for
the battery pieces never cease and the stones of the walls fly about.
Yesterday those of the town that issued out to skirmish were so sharply
repulsed that this night they gave us leave to sleep. Pray send my 1*
to the captains before rehearsed. From the siege of Boleyn, 20 July in the
morning.
Hoi., pp. 4. Flyleaf with atldreu lost. Emld. : My 1. Admyrall to Mr.
Seer. Mr. Paget.
20 July. 950. EDWARD VAUOHAN to the COUNCIL with the KINO.
Coming to St. Omer's with the King's treasure, found lord Ferys,
lord Gray Wylton and Sir John Haryngton, vice- treasurer, with a great
band of horsemen and footmen sent from my lord of Norfolk for receipt
both of the treasure sent from Sir Ric. Ryche, high treasurer of the wars,
and of 10,0001. sent out of Flanders, from Stephen Vaughan, by John
Dymok and one of Locke's sons. Encloses a letter he received there from
Norfolk. Perceiving thereby that the conduct could not tarry, sent the two
tellers with them ; and they departed hence on Saturday morning and
encamped that night at Hukelyers, more than half way to Muntcroll, and
this night will be with Norfolk. The Frenchmen have been strong on
Tyrwan side these four or five days, but, yesterday, after the convoy
departed, "here came to town iij. or iiij. adventurers of MODS, de Nyverley's
band which were taken to Heddyng, and they said for the truth that they
met vj. or vij. c. (600 or 700) horse of Frenchmen which are retired to
their garrisons where they came from, so that their strength in these parts
at this present is not great." Remains here, as commanded by Suffolk and
others of the Council, for the musters of Lyghtmaker's band, of whom he
has no news. Desires further instructions. St. Omer's, 20 July.
Hoi., p. 1. Add. Endd.
20 July. 951. EDWARD VAUOHAN to PAOET.
R- °» Sends a fair " arkabnse " which he bought this morning out of a
man of war's hands, who says it is right good. Lies here for Lightmaker's
band, but hears no news of them. Desires leave to " retorne and put my
thin.-,' in redyncs to goo to the campe"; and can always return in 12 hours
to take Lightmaker's musters. This morning Nicolas the post brought
him letters for lord Ferrys and lord Gray, who are departed to the camp.
By next convoy, will send their letters and other letters which came this
morning, by Tochette's man, for my lord Wardyn, with which came letters
to the Regent's commissaries here. Saynt Omer's, this Sunday in the
morning.
If my letter to the Council be not well penned pray help in the reading
thereof, " for you know my secretaryship not to be very good."
Hol.p.l. Add. Endd. : xx° Julii 1544.
20 July. 952. CHAMBERLAIN to PAOET.
R- O. Four days ago, wrote to the Council by Lightmaker's messenger,
whose proceedings he now finds so contrary that the King may be offended
therewith. Desires Paget to make as his excuse that he wrote nothing but
upon Lightmaker's own saying, a bill of whose hand he enclosed declaring
so many horses to be at Utrecht and so many here; "and ia nothing so."
Yesternight came two of Lightmaker's men, who confessed that they left
the rest beside Breme, six days past, waiting there to receive the King's
letter of " reteindure," upon receipt of which they would be at Utrecht to
R. 0.
St. P., x. 1.
580 86 HENRY VIII.
1544.
952. CHAMBERLAIN to PAGET — cont.
give their musters within 14 days after. Hearing this, and remembering
that it would be a month ere the horsemen could be at the frontier,
persuaded them to abide the return of Lightmaker's late messenger to the
King ; and immediately sent to Mr. Came to declare to the Queen the
dealing of this Lightmaker, praying her to call him before her and make
him restore the money (which the writer feigned that he had disbursed
without commission), and punish him. Expects the Queen's answer hourly,
and begs instructions how to proceed. It grieves him " to see these vile
wretches have so small respect towards so mighty a prince and to 'scape
unpunished." Andwarpe, 20 July 1544.
Hoi., pp. 8. Add. Endd.
20 July. 953. FRANCIS I. to HENRY VIII.
Understanding the good and honorable words (propos) which the
Sieur de Sainct Martin has written to me as proceeding from you, I send
this gentleman expressly to learn if such is your meaning ; and thereupon
to show you my intention, which will prove that I never desired otherwise
than to continue the good and perfect friendship that is between us, which
I cannot believe to be diminished on your part, as I assure you it is not on
mine. St. Mor de Fossez, 20 July, 1544. Signed.
French, p. 1. Add.
2. Copy of the above at Vienna.
Fr. Modern transcript, p. 1.
8. [Framozelles' note presented with the above letter.]
The King of France will pay the King of England the arrears of his
pension, or deliver such good surety that the King of England will be
satisfied. Upon the cessation of war, he will stop the war of the Scots, so
that England shall have no less amity with them than with France. As
for damages and interest, when amity is re-established, the King will show
himself so reasonable that the King of England will be satisfied. As for
the King's offers to the Emperor, when the Emperor delivers Myllan and
all the fortresses he detains, the King will deliver him all that he has
conquered since the last wars, the Emperor doing the like ; and for the
rest the King would be counselled by the King of England, his good
brother.
French, in Framozelles1 hand, p. 1. Endd. : Framozelle.
ii. On the back in the same hand is, apparently, the commencement of
a similar memorandum, viz. :— " Sus (?) le donne a entendre du S' de
Sainct Martin par ugnes lestres quil a escript au Roy que en paiant les
arrierages de sa — "
4. Copy of § 8 at Vienna.
Fr. Modern transcript, p. 1.
5. Answer to the King of England's demands declared to the King [of
France] by the sieur de Sainct Martin.
1. The King will pay the pensions and arrears or give satisfactory
assignation for them. 2. Upon the cessation of the war between the two
kings, the King will stop the war on the side of Scotland. 8. Upon the
re-establishment of amity the King will show himself reasonable concerning
the interest claimed by the King of England upon the arrears. 4. As to
the reasonable offers which the King of England would have him make
R. 0.
[Spanish
Calendar.
vn. 155.]
R. 0.
R.O.
[Spanish
Calendar,
vii. 156.]
R.O.
86 HENRY VIII.
1541.
to the Emperor, the French king will show his desire for the peace of
Christendom by offering that, if tho Euiperor will render him the duchy
of Milan and agree that each shall restore the places taken during this war,
he will be induced to make peace upon honorable conditions ; and will
accept the King of England's mediation sooner than that of any other
prince, and also take his advice " sur les choses que sont non seullement a
desmeller entre led. Empereur et luy, mais aussy en ceiles quil luy touchent
principallment."
, pp. 8, in FraiiiuzelUt » hand.
21 July. 954. THE COUNCIL with the QUEEN to the COUNCIL with the
KINO.
R- O This day received letters from the lord lieutenant of the North, with
a letter from Wharton to him, and the copy of one from Wharton to
Robert Maxwell, and Maxwell's answer thereto ; all which the Queen wills
them to send to the King, that further order may be taken touching the
assurance which Maxwell desires. The King's goodness to Maxwell
considered, they think him unworthy of the abstinence heretofore granted
to him ; but they forbear to make any answer therein until they know the
King's pleasure. Hampton Court, 21 July 1544. Signed by Cranruer,
Wriothesley, Hertford, Westminster and Petre.
P. 1. Add. Kudd.
21 July. 955. CHAPUYB to CHARLES V.
B.O. Upon his embarkation on the 18th inst., received the Emperor's
[Sniuiish letters of the 5th inst. ; and next day, as commanded, represented to the
vu "150 and King the great injury which the Emperor's subjects and their neighbours
160.] °f Liege, <tc., sustained by the men whom Landemberg had levied in his
name, and the great instance made to the Queen Regent for recompense,
because, upon her assurance, by letter, that the men would live honestly
and pay reasonably, they were admitted ; also that, besides the injury, it ill
suited the Emperor to charge himself with the said footmen, having far
more than he needed ; and Chapuys reminded the King of the Emperor's
charges last year against the common enemy, as well on this side as in
Italy, besides the charge of Mons. de Huron's men and the army by sea,
which had already been so long in this Strait without necessity, and might,
if at liberty, have damaged the enemy and protected several ships both
Flemish and Spanish which have this last month been taken in this
Channel. The King answered no more than he has said before for his
justification as to Landenberg, except that he added a new complaint,
of the turn which Captain Frederick Spect had done him, on account of
which he did not now intend, to use Landenberg's horsemen, as ho
had till lately purposed, being in doubt that the Duke of Holstein
h.-ul recalled with threats the greater part of those whom Lictmac was
bringing him. Chapuys then begged the King to say what might be
written to the Emperor touching his advance, which it was more than
requisite for the Emperor, who was marching in France, to know, and
that for reasons discussed when the viceroy of Sicily was here. After
reflection, he answered coldly that he could say no more than Chapuys
saw and might have heard, viz., that most of his men had besieged
Monstreul and the rest Boulogne. Told him that these enterprises would
have been well undertaken two months ago, provided that there had
been hope of their brief achievement; but, as he had been advised, it would
be much more important to march forward without halting at any strong
place, and it was upon trust of that that the Emperor was inarching. He
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1544.
955. CIIAPUYS to CHARLES V.— cont.
answered that there was no earthly way of marching forward without the
capture of Monstreul, for otherwise it was impossible to get victuals
for his army, which even at the very threshold of the Emperor's
countries had suffered extreme want of victuals ; and he hoped
to achieve the said enterprises, although they might involve delay,
to the great astonishment and loss of the French. Seeing his look and
resolution, would not irritate him by putting forward the capitulation with
the Viceroy, especially until he (Chapuys) had further sounded his
intention. He seemed determined not to pass forward until the end of the
said enterprises, after which (as Chapuys craftily elicited) he reckons to
direct his army not towards Paris but rather towards Normandy, as a
country more abundant and commodious for him in every way, especially
having gained the nearest sea ports. On Chapuys' graciously repeating
the above persuasions to march according to the capitulation, the King
changed the unpleasant subject by intimating that the French were hotly
renewing (rechauffoyent fort] the practice of peace, making him very great
offers, such as to pay all his due and his present expenses at reasonable
terms, and give hostages for the observance of this, which were no small
offers. Answered that they seemed very small, since nothing of his claim
and of the countries detained from him was offered, and that, as he knew
best, these practices were meant only to put distrust between the Emperor
and him ; and ' he ' (the French king) had no wish for peace, since, as the
King said, he spoke not of any offer to the Emperor. The King said that
he believed that, when the French knew that he would not treat without
the consent and satisfaction of the Emperor, they would condescend to
make some reasonable offer to his Majesty, and it would not be a bad thing
to hear it and condescend thereto "a bonne condition." Replied as
formerly when told of the offer of the duchy of Guienne, adding that in
the past there was no assurance in any hostages, as was seen when the sons
of France were in hostage. He said that the said sons were given because
of extreme necessity, namely for their father's deliverance, who could not
otherwise escape out of prison. On Chapuys's telling him that the king of
France might have been free without giving the said hostages, by
surrendering the duchy of Burgundy which he unjustly occupied from the
Emperor, the King confessed that he had never heard of that particular.
On his going on to say that for a long time there would be no need for fear
if the king of France came to pay him his due, Chapuys pointed out how
easy it would nevertheless be for the king of France to trouble all
Christendom ; and, although during his life the king of France could not
give him much trouble, the French saw that the league between the
Emperor and him was hereditary and therefore wished to break it in order
that, upon the decease of one of the parties, they might conveniently
harass the successors, and if he were to die (venoit a de/aittir) deprived of
the amity of the Emperor and his people, it would be an easy thing for the
French, with the intelligence of the Scots, to do irreparable hurt to his
countries on both sides of the sea. Thereupon he said that on his side the
amity would remain perpetual and that he had no mind to listen to the
French without the knowledge, consent and satisfaction of the Emperor, as
he had always told them. He named none of the agents (demeneurs) of
such practises ; and Chapuys believes it an invention, for the King would
not have deferred revealing the authors. The Emperor can judge what
such language means. Chapuys then said that, although the treaty spoke
of continuing the war at least for four months, he was sure that such
incredible preparations were not for so small a time, and that the King
wanted neither will, nor men, nor money to continue it as long as
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il.
necessary; be would, however, beg to know the determination therein, in
order that he might advertise the Emperor to make corresponding provision.
The King answered coldly enough, that he knew not that which must be
guided according as God gave health at the camp and commodity of vic-
tuals, and that, upon urgent occasion arising, it would at any time be
fitting to retire. Thinks these reasons alleged rather for excuse in case he
should come to retire within the said four months than for anything else,
he showing little warmth for prolonging the time. However, success may
sufficiently incite him to the necessary continuation ; of which Chapuys
would have great doubt if affairs did not succeed as be desired, and
especially for the reason heretofore written to the Emperor. Well informed
men think that he has no great abundance of it (money?).
Two days ago arrived here two lords of Scotland,* the chief being called
Milord Fift. They come to offer themselves to the King ; and it is said that in
Scotland all is confusion, and the Cardinal withdrawn to one of his benefices
and scarcely troubling himself with the government. Calais, '21 July, 1544.
P.S.— At finishing the above, the Sieur de Courrieres, with letters from
the Queen, arrived here, and was, this after-dinner, gently received by the
King, who took very well the congratulations of the Emperor and the
Queen upon his landing here. Being certified by Chapuys and others, of
the King's decision to go to his camp near Boulogne and further as affairs
should permit, De Courrieres avoided repeating the persuasions to remain
hero. As to the other point, the acceleration of his army, the King said
only, in passing, that the enterprises of Montreal and Boulogne achieved,
he would not only march his army forward but go himself; repeating divers
times to De Courrieres and Chapuys that he expected brief issue of the
said enterprises, for his men wrote that they had already made a good
beginning at both places, and it was said here (although the news was not
certain) that Monstreul was taken, and at any rate this popular bruit might
be taken as presage of its taking, the hope of which is increased because Du
Biez has left it, and where he has gone is not known. The artillery had
already damaged a great tower overlooking the sea at Boulogne, and had
also damaged the castle, although the French boasted that artillery could
not hurt it. He was sorry that the French had burnt Base Boulogne ; but,
instead of the houses, he would put tents there for part of his army, where
they could not be harmed by the town. He feels sure of taking the two
towns ; and says that his soldiers before Boulogne are only sorry that the
sea is not guarded to prevent the men of war escaping with their baggage
(besoimjnes) by sea. Never saw him more joyous ; he could hardly show it
more if he had certain news of the capture of the said places. Thinks his
joy increased by the news that Landemberg's horsemen were coming to
serve him willingly. He proposed that, to avoid expense, half the army by
sea might be withdrawn, viz. 1,000 of the Emperor's [men] and 1,000 of
his, as there was no appearance that the French had prepared an army by
sea. Commended this, saying that they thought that the Emperor would
not refuse him (nt le desireruit, qu denitroit!) either that or a greater thing,
Calais, 21 July 1544.
Fr. Modern transcript of the original at Vienna (of ichich all but the
P.S. u in cipher) pp. 7. Original tndd.: Beceues an camp devant
St. Desir, le xxix* dud. inois 1544.
21 July. 956. DE COURRIERES to the QUEEN OF HUNGARY.
R. 0. Arrived at Calais yesterday, at dinner, but the King would not give
him audience until today, at 4 p.m. ; when he was well received and com-
manded to thank the Queen for the recommendations he made on the
• The lairds of Brunitone and Fyrie.
584 36 HENRY VIII.
1544.
956. DE COURRIERES to the QUEEN OF HUNGARY — cont.
Emperor's behalf and hers. Hearing, from the ambassador Chappuis and
others, that the King had decided to go to his camp before Boulogne, said
nothing to make him abide here. The bruit is that he will depart hence on
Thursday next for Boulogne, which is besieged by the Duke of Suffolk.
The King hopes to take it, but the writer fears that that will not be so soon as
he thinks, for it has long had the name of being very strong and those ivithin
have doubtless decided to hold it, for they have already burnt Base Bouloign,
like men of war. Represented to the King that it would be well to march
his army into France, otherwise the Emperor's army might bear the brunt
(porter les /raw) because the 86 ensigns of Swiss were already passed ; —
at which he was astonished. There is no news that Monstreul is yet
much oppressed. Hears, however, that a mine is being made there. God
grant that it succeed — and that soon, for, until then, he sees no appearance of
making this army march further. But the King has told them that when
that is achieved he will move his army forward into France, and spare
therein neither his own person nor all his power. Finds him very heavy for
going very far, and icould doubt that if he had Boulogne he would have in part
what he desires. Will do all he can to make the army march after the success
of Monstreul, according to the capitulation with the viceroy of Sicily ; but fears
that they will not so soon have ilie end that they think at Monstreul, as may be
learnt better from the Comte de Roeulx than here. The King says he has
news that Du Biez is gone out from Monstreul, but knows not why.
The King thanks her for the 300 wagons which she has granted him,
and especially for the licence to his commissioners to seek them throughout
the country. The King declared his opinion that the Emperor and he
should keep but 1,000 men each upon the sea, who would be strong enough
to guard the coast, and spare the expense of the others ; and this the
Ambassador and the writer approved. Begs her to write her pleasure
therein. The Ambassador would much desire to be recalled from hence,
because of the King's early departure. Calais, 21° July 1544.
Fr. Modern transcript of the original at Vienna, pp.2.
21 July. 957. SUFFOLK and Others to the COUNCIL with the KING.
B. 0. Require them to call the treasurer of Calais to explain why the 200
pioneers for whom money was delivered to him have not been sent hither,
"considering the lack that we have of them, and that this is the place where
they should be"; and to send them, hither with all diligence. Camp
before Bullen, 21 July. Signed by Suffolk, St. John, Gage, and Browne.
P.S. — Whereas Paget wrote that the King was informed that certain of
Suffolk's men had entered Basse Bullen ; this forenoon, between 9 and 10
o'clock, certain men entered and " recovered the same with the loss of one
man and hurt of another, and slew and hurt divers Frenchmen." A
sufficient number is appointed for its sure keeping, and it is as safe as any
place in the camp, and lodgings are there ready for my lord Admiral or any
other.
Pp. 2. Add. Endd.
21 July. 958. NORFOLK, RUSSELL and CHBYNEY to HBNEY VIII.
B. 0 . Yesterday returned their convoy with the money sent to them from
Sir Ric. Ryche, high treasurer of the wars, and from Stephen Vaughan, by
Dymmock, with the report of Henry's arrival at Calais ; to their great joy,
'Not ' 27 ' as iu Spanish Calendar.
86 HENRY VIII.
1544.
as the news will be to the "astonyment " of the enemies and the advance-
ment of affairs here. Although the enemies, after their accustomed fashion
brag that Henry will neither obtain Boleyne nor this town, we trust they
will be deceived, for when the trenches are made and we begin battery, we
hope to make them not so brave, " as they are more in their words than
they have yet showed in any great deeds." Montreull, 21 July. Signed.
P.I. Add. Sealed. Kndd.:UU.
21 July. 959. CARNB to HBNRY VIII.
R- O. ^ Being with the Queen to solicit the diligent setting forward of the
St. P., z. 2. carriages towards Calais, she said that, where, on the 15th, he moved her,
in the King's affairs, to give no great credence to President Score (who, as
Henry perceived, bare no great affection thereto), she forgot to make as full
answer as she would have done had she not been vexed about the carriages ;
but now she desired Henry to be advertised that there is no officer of the
Emperor or of her but is as ready to serve Henry as to serve the Emperor,
and she could never perceive any such untowardncss in Score. Replied
that there had been difliculty in granting things which Henry had bought
and paid for. She said that Henry's subjects, having suits here, had been
answered by the President as their ordinances require, even as their
subjects have been by Henry's Council ; but, once known that a thing was
for the King, there was no stay made. She prays Henry to have no such
opinion of the President ; and has charged Mons. Currere (now ambassador
from hence to him) to declare the like. She cries out that Landenberghe's
horsemen in Liege handle the peasants very evil. Told her that Henry's
commissary would take order therein ere • long. Can hear of no
news (since he last wrote) from the Emperor's camp at St. Degeyr in
Cam pay n. Carynion in Pewmont is rendered to the Frenchmen ; and the
cardinal of Farare and count of Myrandula gather men in Italy for the
French king.
On the 20th received a letter from the Council concerning Henry's
arrival at Calais on the 18th, which he forthwith declared to the Queen.
Describes how she expressed her pleasure thereat, and opinion that Henry's
subjects were fortunate "to have such a jewel for them " as he is. She was
glad that her commissaries' declaration gave satisfaction, whom Henry
might retain there as long as he pleased, and would do her utmost both for
him and the Emperor. Upon his return from Court, arrived Francis the
courier with the Council's letter of the 19th, concerning the minishing of
the armies by sea ; which, as soon as the Queen had dined, he declared to
her. She said that she perceived the same by the Admiral of these parts
and would answer after speaking with her Council. Upon his showing
that Henry intended to depart towards his camp on Tuesday,0 she besought
God to send him health and prosperity, saying that the Emperor would
that he should nowise incur any danger of his health, but she knew his
magnanimity to be such that he would go forward. In the evening she sent
answer by Score and Skyperus that she would consent to withdraw 1,000
men for the Emperor's part, Henry doing the like, and leave the other
1,000 with their navy to keep the Narrow Seas; and would also agree that,
not only the 1,000 but such number as the treaty requires should return
upon advertisement of preparations by the Frenchmen or other by sea. As
for their " return upon an imminent necessity," if that meant " return
suddenly " she could perceive no commodity therein, as they should be
driven to keep their soldiers always ready. She said there was no news
• July 22nd.
586 36 HENRY VIII.
1544.
959. CABNE to HENKY VIII. — cont.
from the Emperor's camp but that the Prince of Orange is hurt with a gun
in the shoulder, but, she trusted, not dangerously. (This morning came
news that he is dead.) She had learnt from Mons. de Eue that the
Dolphin comes down thitherward to stop the victualling of Henry's army.
Bruxells, 21 July. Signed.
Pp. 4. Add. Endd. : 1544.
21 July. 960. CABNE to the COUNCIL with the KING.
B. o. On the 17th inst. the Queen here sent commissions to take up 805
wagons in Brabant, Flaunders, Henawde, Artoys and Namewre, to be atCalays
on the 25th inst. With the Queen's commissary, Carne appointed George
Gylpyn, who was steward of household with the late ambassador ••* that died
here ; and Stephen Vachan at Andwarp delivered him 3,000 cr. to disburse
to such as the Queen's commissary appoints to pay the officers conducting
the wagons to Calais, who will there deliver their acquittances for it to
Sebastian Brugoys, heretofore appointed with Francis Hall about the 1,000
wagons granted at Hall's suit here, or to the said Hall. Particulars will
be seen by Gelpyn's book sent herewith. This morning the Queen
despatched letters commendatory to the bp. of Liege, desiring him to cause
his subjects to send carriages to Calais ; and Ealph Salisbury e is gone to
see them conveyed, and has received money, for which he will account at
Calais. Bruxelles, 19 July.
On the 20th inst. received theirs of the 18th, by Mr. Wotton's servant,
with copy of the declaration made there by the Queen's commissioners, and
the other of the 19th by Francis the courier. Has had the answer thereto,
which appears in his letter to the King. "They doubted here much about
this clause 'that upon an imminent necessity they may again return,"1
saying that if it meant "return out of hand " they would be driven to keep
their men and ships always ready, as at present, but if it meant " upon
advertisement of that necessity to prepare with as much diligence as may
be," the Queen would gladly agree thereto in the Emperor's behalf. Carne
said he could not undertake to interpret the Council's mind therein, but was
sure the King meant it after such reasonable sort as might benefit the
Emperor. The Queen ends every communication by marvelling that
Landeberge's horsemen in Liege land are not despatched, but lie doing no
service, and yet will have their wages, and are eating up the country, whila
she can hear nothing of the King's commissary therein, meaning Mr.
Fane. Bruxelles 21 July. Signed.
Pp. 8. Add. Endd. : 1544.
R. 0. 2. " Money delivered out by me, George Gylpyn, by the commission of
Sir Edward Caerue, ambassador for the King's Majesty in the Basse
Countries, for the furniture of wagons to serve the King's highness."
Showing dates and details of payments to seven persons (including
Raffell Salysbury) for provision of wagons at Monse and Busslen, at Brayne,
Bewmounte, Mabowge and Syney, at Andwerpe, at Ath and Lyle, at
Nammure, in the land of Luke and at Arras and Bethune. Signed: Per
me George Gylpyn.
In Gylpyn' s hand, pp.2.
21 July. 961. CARNE to the COUNCIL with the QUEEN.
R. 0. On the 19th, received theirs of the 16th, requiring the soliciting of a
passport for Gundenfinger, the King's servant, for 300 "demyhaakes"
and 60 small pieces for horsemen provided by him ; which the Lady
• Lay ton.
VIII.
589
1M4.
[22] July.
Add. MS.
82,655, f. 127.
B. M.
Hamilton
Papers,
n., Mo. 288.
22 July.
Add. MS.
32,655, f. 106.
Hamilton
Papers,
n., No. 287.
22 July.
B. O.
22 July.
K. O.
Regent has granted. la to have it this day and will send it to Vaughan at
Andewarpe to deliver to Gundenfinger's factor. Occurrents here are none ;
for since the taking of Lynee is no news from the Emperor's camp, but
that the Emperor is at the siege of 8t. Degier in Campuin and the prince of
Orenge slain there with a gun. Bruxells, 21 July. Signed.
P.I. Add.: To, etc., "Coun&aill resident in London." Staled.
Endd.: 15 1-1.
962. QUEEN KATIIERINE PARR to SIR RALPH EVERS.
Perceives by his letters to Shrewsbury the victory he has lately bad
upon the King's enemies in Scotland and, being appointed Regent in the
King's absence, is comforted to perceive the towardness of his ministers.
Thanks him and requires him to give her thanks to all who served in the
late journey.
Draft, pp. 4. Endd. : A mynute from the Quene to Sir Raff Euro.
July, 1644.
963. THE COUNCIL with the QUEEN to SHREWSBURY.
The Queen, understanding by Sir Ralph Eurc's letters to him (which
he forwarded) the good exploits done by Sir Ralph and others, sends the
enclosed letter of thanks to be delivered to them. As to the Scottish
herald, the King in answering the former letters signified upon what condi-
tions he would grant safe-conduct to ambassadors. Shrewsbury shall there-
fore detain the herald, open his letters and learn his credence and advertise
the Queen, who will then make further answer. Doubts not but that be
will take order for the sure keeping of the laird of Farnehurst and his son.
Hampton Court, 22 July 1644.
l>raftby Petre, p. 1. Endd.: Mynute to th'erle of Shrewsbury, xxij°
Julii a" 1644.
964. SUFFOLK and Others to the COUNCIL with the KINO.
Have this morning viewed the ground, which they think meet for
tbe King and his company to lie in, in safeguard, with good air and water
and fuel. Thence, in five or six days, they will make a way by which the
King may come in surety to view all that is done. Desire to have 600 or 600
pioneers from about the Pale sent hither with their spades and shovels, for
eight or ten days ; also to have all shovels and spades that can be got sent
hither, and 2,000 or 8,000 sent for to England; for men's hands most now
do the chief thing that is to be done. Beg to know whether the King
keeps his resolution to come tomorrow, so that Sir Ant. Browne may meet
him, with as many horses as may be spared, at Sandefelde. Desire them
to remind the King that they may have 200 pioneers from the lord Privy
Seal, and to hasten the mortars. I, Sir Ant. Browne, marvel that " ye,
my lord Admiral," do not certify the King's pleasure " concerning his
mulettes, what time I should send them." And albeit ye, my lord of
Winchester, have shown the King that there was no lack of victuals here,
"it is not so; not doubting but ye will, my lord, foresee that it may be
so from henceforth." From the camp anempst Bullen, 22 July. >/ /",-•/
by Suffolk, St. John, Gage and Browne. (Below the signatures, at the foot
of the page, i$ the name " Walter Orbes " in another hand.)
' Pp. 8. Add. : Endd. : 1644.
965. RUSSELL to HENRY VIII.
Wrote on Thursday last of the besieging of this town ; which
is not yet so well as he would it were, but goes forward somewhat better
than it did, as Jeronimo can show. The gates are not closed up, save one ;
36 HENRY VIII.
1544.
22 July.
R. 0.
23 July.
Vesp.F.m.17-
B. M.
Dugdale's
Monasticon,
IT. 392.
23 July.
23 July.
Add. MS.
32,655, f. 107.
B. M.
Hamilton
Papers,
n., No. 290.
965. RUSSELL to HENRY VIII. — cont.
so that they of the town may always have relief, as they daily have.
Heading gate is closed and Abdvilde gate will be so by Saturday night ;
but Bulloigne gate and the Water gate are open. After closing Abdvilde
gate they intend to turn down with a new trench and break in through the
old wall, along which they will make their " moignes." Will raise two
mountes higher than any in the town, whereby to beat their mountes and
plattformes. This town stands in a pleasant country and good air. Begs
the King to send someone of experience to view it, who may come from
Bulloigne, being besieged, with a small escort. "I have found your
Majesty a true prophet in those things your Majesty declared unto me at
my departing ; nevertheless, the things go somewhat better forward, and
trust ahalbe so much the better through your Majesty's sending hither."
Camp at the siege at Mounstroll, 22 July. Signed.
Pp. 2. Add. Endd. ; 1544.
966. RUSSELL to PAGET.
Thanks for his gentle letters and " those good news," which ho
has shown to Norfolk and Mr. Treasurer, who thank him for them. Con-
tinue forcing the trenches towards the town ; and trust, by Saturday next,
to enterprise other ways. Went yesterday to a town called Staples, where
they captured divers men that came out of Bolloigne and Arde ; who confess
that in Arde is great scarcity of bread, and only wine to drink and not much
of that, so that it is as well besieged as if 10,000 men lay before it. Begs
him to write again and to recommend Russell to all his friends and fellows
in the Court. Written in the camp at the siege of Mounstrell, 22 July.
P.S. — Encloses letters for the King. This night, about 8 o'clock, in
setting the watch, had the hottest alarm yet given them by the Frenchmen,
at the end of the trench which is almost up to Abdvylde gate. Divers were
slain on both sides ; and young Cheyney, Mr. Treasurer's son, " was stryken
with a hakabousier in besides hys huccle boone, and so into the flancke, by
reason whereof his guttes do come owte, and is in greate jeoperdie of deathe,
as the surgeons saye, albehit they say the best for his comforte." Signed.
Pp. 2. Add. : chief secretary. Endd. : 1544.
967. QUEEN KATHARINE PARR to -
Desires his favour for Henry Webbe, gentleman usher of her privy
chamber, to whom the King had intended to grant the house and demesnes
of the nunnery of Hallywell, at the surrender, but means were found to
defeat him, so that he had only the house, chambers and certain gardens,
amounting to 61. a year. Since then he has been in suit for the purchase
of the whole, and has had the particulars long time in his custody. Hampton
Court, 23 July, 36 [Hen. VIII.]. Signed: Kateryn the Quene Regente,
K.P.
P. 1.
968. HENRY VIII. to QUEEN OF HUNGARY.
The letter noticed under this date in the Spanish Calendar, Vol. vii.
No. 162, seems to be that of 18 July. See No. 980.
969. SHREWSBURY and Others to the QUEEN and COUNCIL.
Enclose letters from Wharton with others to him from Glencarn
and a letter from Cassells to Brunstone in cypher with the copy (as
Glencarn writes). Wrote that they had sent for the laird of Fernyeherst
and his son. The letters herewith show "in what case he is." Will take
order for his son according to their former letters.
86 HENRY VIII. 581
1544.
Shrewsbury has received letters from the Council with copies of a letter
and instructions for taking of musters and preservation of order throughout
the realm, and has accordingly taken order within the limits of his
commission. He has also received proclamations touching denizens,
addressed to the sheriffs of the counties ; and will send them out. He has
also received and caused to be delivered certain other letters addressed to
lord Stafibrde, lady Conyers and others. Darneton, 29 July 1544. Si<m?d
by Shrewsbury, Tunstall and Sadler.
/'. 1. Add. Endd.
28 July. 970. SUFFOLK to HENRY VIII.
j . o This afternoon at 6 o'clock I received a letter from the Privy
Council requiring me to send my lord Chamberlain to your Majesty this
night or tomorrow morning. As it is too late for him to go tonight he
shall be with you tomorrow morning very early. I beg you not to take him
hence, for " he is here one of my hands and the man whose painful and
hardy service all manner ways cannot be here well forborne ; and for all
things concerning the victuals my lord of Winchester can despatch the
same [much] better than here, if it may so stand [with your] GrfoceV
pleasure." If your Majesty knew what a luck I should have of him you
would not take him hence. Signature very faded.
P. 1. Sliyhtly mutilated. Add. Endd.: The duke of Suff. to the
King's Ma**, xxiij. Julii 1544.
28 July. 971. CARNE to the COUNCIL with the KINO.
H o This day, at the hour of 12, arrived Ralph Salysburye, who was sent
with the Queen's commissary to the bp. of Liege, to obtain wagons for the
King's army, to the number of 100 if possible. He brings answer that he
can have none ; for the Bishop alleges that, not having yet made his entry,0
the officers will not obey him nor grant any thence " for Queen nor for the
Bishop." No more can be looked for than the 805, which shall come to
Calais with speed, directed to Mr. Hall in the absence of the Queen's
commissary Sebastyan, who is at St. Omer. Advertises this, having the
" opportunity to send by Mr. Laighton." Bruxells, 28 July. Signed.
P. 1. Add. Endd.: 1544.
28 July. 972. VAUOHAN to PAOBT.
R 0 His wife has written that Mr. Tuke will allow him no more diets
without a new warrant. Lying here at great charge, begs Paget's suit to
the King and otherwise, that he may have his old warrant continued or
else a new made. At his last coming out of Almain he was at home but
5 days, and then returned with Paget into these parts ; which 5 days
now stay the payment of his diets. Has no money but what he takes up
by exchange at great loss. His wife writes that she has received the four
pieces of linen cloth he sent Paget, but not till the 18th inst., the ship
lacking wind. Andwerp, 28 July.
If Mr. Chamberleyn is not otherwise occupied, would be glad of his help
here in the King's affairs.
Hoi., p. 1. Add. Staled. Endd.
24 July 973. Ric. WHETHILL to JOHN JOHNSON.
24 July 1544, in Calais. — Commendations to you and Mr. Cave and
B- o> your wives. After Johnson left Antwerp the writer went into Holland,
• George of Austria WM translated from Valencia to tne bishopric of Liege in 1544. but
had not possession of hi* new see till the 17 Oct. — Gam*' Stritt F.pitcopcmm.
590 36 HENRY VIII.
1544.
973. Ric. WHETHILL to JOHN JOHNSON— cont.
partly for pleasure and partly for Cornells Watzon, from whom, however,
he cannot recover all debts. " Cornells Janson van Skeynghen is
bancqrot[e], by whome Mr. Judde is in daunger to loose 1051. st. and
Jno 20[0]Ji st., the more pytye. I dowt ther wilbe small
albeyt he is posted thither. At my retourne to
And[warpe out o]f those party es I rec. yours of the 21 of the last perceyving
[your payjnes for me taken, of the wiche I am right glad. Forsomyche
as prise and purpoose goyth not forwarde this waye
by reason hereafter they will practyse a meane myche
more dyscomodyte, forsomyche as they have begonne
and ther servauntes wayes ende." Addressed the parcels for
Johnson and Mr. Cave to Mr. Withers at London, viz. a 2 Ib. box of
comfettes, a ream of fine Lions paper, $ doz. brushes and 1 doz. "cusshens."
For lack of time left the commission for your brother's gun with Eobt.
Andrewe at Andwerp. At Bruges the enclosed letter for you was given me
by Victor Meawe. Bearer will tell news. Trusts to see him shortly in
London.
Pp. 2. Mutilated. Add.
24 July. 974. THE COUNCIL with the KING to NORFOLK.
B. o. The King has received his letters and heard those he wrote the
St. P., x. 11. Council, and answers that, as Norfolk cannot spare any pioneers, he shall
send as many miners as he may, and also send Jeronimo. Touching the
Daulphin's coming to levy your siege with an army of Switzers, Almains
and Italians, the King thinks it only a bruit to stop the siege of Bulloyn ;
and trusts, if he do come, to teach him "his duty to his godfather." If it
is to cut off victuals from you, the King would know your opinion whether it
is not best to change the staple from St. Omer's to Gravelyn, and carry the
victuals thence by Calais and the camp at Bulloyn to your camp, and would
have you consider the ways between Bulloyn and Mutterel. As for Mons.
de Bures' entertainment, he is there to serve the Emperor and doubtless has
a good allowance from his master; but, considering the good report of
him, the King will allow him such wages as he does Norfolk. At his
coming to his camp on Saturday, for tomorrow he is to lie at Merguson,
the King will determine the wages of all the officers. John Dymmok is
arrived here desiring an acquittance for the money which he and young
Lock brought you. Please cause the treasurers who received the money to
write to me, Sir Richard Riche, what they received, and I will send an
acquittance to Mr. Vaughan, "for it is reason that they which have de-
livered have an acquittance of the same accordingly."
Draft in Paget's hand, pp. 2. Endd. : Mynute from the Couns. to my
1. of Norff., xxiiij July 1544.
24 July. 975. SUFFOLK to HENRY VIII.
B. 0. This morning at 10 o'clock came Mons. de Vandon's trumpet with
two letters (herewith), one addressed to me from the Duke his master and
the other addressed " to Saynt Ma[rtyn] from a g[entlem]an whose name
yor High [ness] may perceive by the said letter." Stays the trumpet till he
knows what to answer. Camp beside Bullayne, 24 July. Signed.
P. 1. Injured by damp. Add. Endd. : The duke of Suff. to Mr. Seer.
Mr. Paget, xxiiij0 Julii 1544.
24 July. 976. NORFOLK, RUSSELL and CHEYNEY to HENRY VIII.
Have now made their trenches to within the level of a demy-hake from
*•' x> 9* Abvylle Gate and intend, as soon as possible, to make a mount near that gate and
86 HENRY VIII. -V.'l
!t.
another adjoining the lord Privy Seal's camp, at advised by the expert nun here.
i'in>l this town to ill to approach that thfy dare not assure him of winning it.
fieg him to send one or two to advise them and to report what is done here.
'rrday M«ns. de litters ami the rest of that company desired Norfolk to u
to Henry cither to a>me hither in person, leaving only 8,000 or 10,000 at
lluWn, or else tarry at <'al<iis or Uuysnes and send hither all the army sare
10,000 or 12,000. They say that, this town being won, Mullen and Arde
cannot hold ; and that, unless this army is reinforced, the Dolphin, camping
between this and St. Omer's, will levy our siege by cutting off victual*. We see
perfectly that if the French camp Here there we should be forced to levy our siege
unless furnished from your camp at liullen ; and if ire might have weekly 120
or 140 tun of beer from llnllen ire could wake shift for other victuals. If your
Majesty would cause Hanlelowe castle to be taken and garrisoned we would take
and garrison three or four other other castles between this and Bullen ; and then
the " jiaysone.* " who keep the forests anil woods might be driven out by the Irish-
men in your battle and this army. From the camp before Monstrell, 24 July.
Signed.
In cipher, pp. 8. Endd.
li. o. 2. Contemporary decipher of the above.
/>. 2.
•21 July. 977. WOTTON to HENRY VIII.
1; Q After the first assault our men have shot no more and given the enemits
x. 5. b isure to make up the breach. The cause is lack of gunstones. At first coming
hither ire hail tlxh enough and lacked bread, now we hare bread and lack flesh ;
and ere ice are six miles further we shall have neither jlesh nor bread. As for
drink, this summer is not so dry but that Marne will serve us till we come to
Seine. U'e hare begun to undermine, and raise a mound of earth, and will
shortly give another assault in three places ; but it will be a dear bought town
eOMMMrfagf the number of men lost, especially " that noble Prince."0
Italians here have news that Barbarossa meant to fortify Port Hercule,
but changed his purpose and departed towards Tunyse, from whence an
ambassador of the new king (who deposed his father and put out his eyes)
came for him. By the way, he spoiled the little islands of Ischia and
Procida, by Naples, and carried off 1,500 Christians; but at Puzzolo he
was beaten off by 500 Spaniards and the townsmen. Shortly afterwards
news reached Naples that he had lost 14 galleys in a storm and had four
taken by Signor Giannettino de Auria. So many oars and boards were
found swimming in the Gulf about Salerne that it is thought that most of his
navy is lost. For fear of him the viceroy of Naples gathered men. The
Bishop of Rome also made men, probably doubting what the viceroy would
do. Petre Strozza, who brought his company through the duchy of Myllan
in the red cross and the marquis of Guasto's livery, is gone again to
Mirandula to make men, and has taken those which the Bishop of Rome
dismissed, or else, as some say, received such as the Bishop gathered for
the French king. Pirrhus Columna yielded Carignano, 22 June, upon
conditions (given), which the Spaniards and Almains say that the French
king has broken. The cardinal of Ferrara is still at Rome and handles
his matters very secretly. He sent one Cavalcanti to Venice and tarried
his return ; and from Rome goes to Ferrara to tarry a while with his
brother. If the French Italians had not lost the field of late the Bishop of
Rome would have declared against the Emperor. The duke of Cameryn
* whom he sent in post to the Emperor was delayed by carrying the red hat
to the bp. of Trente, hot is now at Metz awaiting escort as the ways are
• The Prinoe of Orange.
592 36 HENRY VIII.
1544.
977. WOTTON to HENRY VIII. — cont.
not sure. A post of the Emperor's was lately taken that way and
stripped naked. Feared much for a while that it was one sent from Henry.
The voice goes that the French king has been very sick and is little amended ;
and that La Lande, who was wounded at the assault, died next day. The
count of Sanxerre (who was in Hesdin when Norfolk besieged it) is in this
town, but not Tavanes. The Frenchmen seek to convey horsemen and foot-
men into the town because many of the garrison are hurt. The French king
has declared the counts of Brienne and Roucy traitors for yielding Ligny.
Mons. de Tynteville, otherwise called Eschene, who was sent to Ligny to
assist the said counts, returned to Mons. de Longueval at St. Digier and
showed that it was not defensible ; but Longueval answered that the King
wished it kept, so he went back. The Emperor hearing that certain horse-
men were coming to convey 600 Italians into St. Digier, sent out yester-
night 8,000 horsemen and 5,000 or 6,000 footmen towards Vitry, a town
of Partois, upon Marne, 4 or 5 leagues hence. They went all night and in
the morning met the enemy coming out of Vitry, 4 or 5 ensigns of French-
men and 800 Italians or Corses of Corsica, under Sainctpiero Corso, chief
captain of the French king's Italians, and Jehan de Turyn, with 400 horse-
men under Mons. de Nevers. Those men were discomfited and our men
followed them into Vitry and took it ; and although the horsemen ran
away it is thought that they cannot escape Don Francisco de Estand Duke
Moryce. Vitry, although not well fortified, is important to the Emperor,
who now has the river Marne at his command unto Chalons. Sainctpiero
Corso was appointed to go to Rosne against Henry's army, but would
needs succour St. Digier first. About 1,200 of the enemies were taken or
slain. Count Guyllame shall tarry at Vitry and the rest proceed, perhaps
to Chalons. This night Montbardon goes to Vitry with the Emperor's
mind. A gentleman of Flanders, named Mons. de Halewyne, was slain
with an arquebuse. Written at the siege of Sainct Digier, 24 July 1544.
Signed.
Pp. 6. Partly in cipher. Add. Endd.
R 0 2. Contemporary decipher of the ciphered portion of the above.
P. 1.
24 July 978. WOTTON to PAGBT.
R 0. We lie, still, before Seinct Digier looking for a fair day, for "we
have had so much rain and such cloudy days that we can scant see the sun
once a day to look by our dials what it is o'clock." It is, however, better
than if it were hot. The Frenchmen hide in the woods round ; and daily
we lose men and carts. The duke of Guise lately sent a trumpet hither,
who bragged that the duke of Orleans was coming with 20,000 footmen
and 10,000 horsemen ; but a Spaniard paid him home with a Spanish
answer, viz., that he believed it, and that the Emperor knew it and " had
prepared certain boys to meet him and fight with him lest he should
complain to be overmatched." I pray that our letters may go safe, for one
of the Emperor's posts has been " met withal." I have sent divers letters
to Nycolles, secretary of the English nation at Andwerpe, not knowing
whether the King has any ambassador there or whether the Governor is at
Andwerpe. Pray see Nycolles repaid for any money he may lay out in
conveying them. Last night, about midnight, the Emperor and his men of
arms rode forth, upon an inkling that the Frenchmen would convey more
men into the town, but returned, after five or six hours, without finding
the enemies. Camp before Saint Digier, 24 July 1544. Signed.
Pp. 2. Add. : To, etc., Sir William Pagett, knight, one of the King's
Majesty's two principal secretaries. Endd.
,V VIII. ;,'.»:>
1544.
25 July. 979. QUBBN KATHARINE t<> Oman VIM.
"• °- Letters from the Council, dated at Calais 23rd inst., inform her of
his good health and the prosperous beginning of his affaire, for which she
thanks <lfxl. The Council here have ordered 40,000*. to be on Monday
next conveyed to him by Clement Higham, appoint. -I thereto by the high
treasurer of the wars ; for the sure wafting uf which to Calais it may please
him to take order. Here they will be diligent to advance to him, against
the beginning of next month, as much money as possible. Where, by the
Council's sa. 1,000 men are to be put ready at one hour's warning,
the lords of the Council here, who had already ordered the general musters
throughout the realm, have eftsoons written to the commissioners in parts
near the sea most meet to have men transported from to hasten their
certificates, upon receipt whereof order shall be taken. The Prince and
the rest of his children are well. Hampton Court, 25 July 86 Hen. VIII.
f'.s. in lur .>un hand. — Feels bound to advertise him of the diligence of
his Councillors here. Signed.
Pl>. 2. Add. Sealed. Endd.
%* A facsimile of this letter will be found in " Facsimiles of National
MSS.," Pt. 2, No. 84.
25 July. 980. QUEEN KATHARINE to the COUNCIL with the KINO.
R- °« Thanks for the joyful news, in their letters of the 23rd inst., of the
King's health and the good beginning of success of his affairs there.
Touching the other contents of their letters, has written at length to the
King. Hampton Court, 25 July 86 Hen. VIII. Signed at the head.
V. 1. Add.: To, &c., the Counsail attendant on my lord the King's
MalM most noble person. Kndd.
25 July. 981. THK COUNCIL with the QUEEN to the COUNCIL with the
KINO.
**• o< We understand by your letters dated Calyce 28rd inst., and your
other letters to the Queen, the King's health and the fortunate beginning of
his weighty affairs there. The Queen has presently written to the King of
the 40,0002. which shall be sent forward from London, on Monday next,
by Clement Higham. Please take order for the wafting of it. We
have ordered the 4,000 men to be put ready and caused 2,000 shovels and
spades to be despatched to you. Whilst writing this, we received letters
from my lord Lieutenant of the North, with certain letters from the lord
Wharton and Sir Ralph Evre, which, being shown to the Queen, we send
herewith. Hampton Court, 25 July 1544.
We have ordered 10 fodder of lead to be now sent you. Signid by
Cranmer, Wriothesley, Hertford, Westminster and Pet re.
P. 1. Faded. Add. Eruld. : " The Counsail attendant upon the
Queues Grace to the Counsail, xxv° Julii 1544."
25 July. 982. THE COUNCIL with the QUEEN to .
B- °- Where it pleased the King to address to you letters for speedy taking
of general musters within that county of — — (blank) and making
certificate according to the commission and instructions sent therefor, we
have since been instructed to obtain the certificates with all possible
diligence. The Queen, general regent of the realm during his Majesty's
absence, requires you, all other matters set apart, to call to you the justices
of peace and others named in the said commission and see the musters
21715 2 P"
594
86 HENRY VIII.
1544.
982. THE COUNCIL with the QUEEN to
• — cont.
• — (blank) days from this date.
25 July.
Lansd. MS.
166, f . 3196.
B.M.
taken and certificate made within —
Signed by Cranmer, Wriothesley, Hertford, Westminster and Petre.
Draft, pp. 2. Endd. : Minute from the Counsaill to gentlemen in every
shire for hasting of musters, xxv° Julii 1544.
2. Later draft in which 12 days is the time limited for the return of
the certificates.
Modem copy> p. 1.
25 July. 983. BRUNDISH CHANTRY.
B. 0. Surrender by Wm. bp. of Norwich and John Pierson keeper or
Bymer.xv.e?. cnapiain of foQ chantry (" ecclesie cantarie " but in the later clauses simply
"cantarie") at the altar of St. Mary in the church of St. Andrew of
Brundisshe, Suff., of the said chantry, the house called the Chauntry
House in Brundish, and all possessions of the chantry in Brundish, Tatyng-
ton, Denyngton, and Wilbey, and elsewhere in co. Suff., the advowson
and patronage of the chantry, and all appurtenances. 25 July
86 Henry VIII. Signed [See Report VIII. of D. Keeper of Public Records,
App. ii, 12].
Two Seals, both good. Subscribed by Sampson Michell, elk., as acknowledged
before him 28 July.
Enrolled [Cl. Roll, p. 5, No. 36] as acknowledged, 28 July, before the
King in Chancery.
Close Boll 2. Surrender (in consideration of the above) by Ric. Fulmerston of
p. 5, No. 37. Thetford, patron of the said chantry, of all his right and claim to the same.
Kymer, XV.Oo. ~ . nn ^ TTTTT
2 Aug. 86 Hen. VIII.
Acknowledged 19 Aug. before the King in Chancery.
25 July. 984. SHREWSBURY and Others to the QUEEN and COUNCIL.
Enclose letters and advertisements received from lords Eure and
Wharton ; also a copy of the answer which they think meet to be made by
Wharton to Robert Maxwell's letters. Darneton, 25 July 1544. Signed
by Shrewsbury, Tunstall and Sadler.
P. 8. Add. Endd.
Add. MS.
32,655, f. 109.
B. M.
Hamilton
Papers,
n., No. 291.
25 July. 985. SHREWSBURY to WHARTON.
Ad(J- MS. Received his letters of 28 July with Robert Maxwell's letter to him.
BM ^e 8nou^ answer Maxwell that he has no commission to grant him
Hamilton assurance to a day prefixed, like the 15th Aug., and, albeit the King knows
Papers, both his father's and his practices to hinder his Majesty's affairs in
ii., No. 291(1). Scotland, yet, to prove them once again, his Highness has commanded
Wharton to grant assurance as long as his deeds show him to be the King's
friend and he concurs with Lenoux and other friends for the advancement
of the King's affairs ; his proceedings will be the greatest help for his
father's relief, not his words, and therefore he should show himself forward
to advance the King's affairs, and so purchase favour both for himself and
his father.
As Wharton will now have somewhat to do in taking musters and
executing the King's pleasure shown in the letters herewith, he should
forbear coming hither until a better opportunity. Begs him to cause the
other letters herewith, for the Westmoreland musters, to be delivered.
Darneton, 25 July 1644.
t'opy, pp. 2. Endd.
36 IIF.MIY VIII. (96
1511
25 July. 986. SUFFOLK to HENRY Mil.
R. O. This morning received letters, by a Burgundian of Norfolk's camp,
addressed to Henry in cipher from Norfolk and the rest there. Sends them
together with the decipher. S<-ynt Martyn has just come hither. What
answer is to be made to him ? And arc he and the trumpet to be suffered
to speak together ? Bullen, 25 July. Signed.
P.I. Add. Endd.: 16-14.
[ July.] 987. THE QUEEN OF HUNGARY to [GHAPUTB].
K- 0. Having seen his letters to the Emperor of the 21st inst., especially
Calendar uP°n *^6 ^S™^6 wn»c^ the King of England has held about the practice
m. 165.] °' P6*06 > an(l» considering the coldness of the English in the enterprise
against France and the likelihood of their not keeping the field long,
especially on the approach of winter or outbreak of sickness (and if they
carry Boulogne and Monstruel, which would be a great blow to France, it
is to be doubted that they will be satisfied for this season and try to secure
their conquest, and if they see that they cannot carry them they will lose
hope of doing more by going further into France and will wish to return
home with reputation), is led to doubt that the King, somehow, might very
easily listen to some practice for peace or truce, and perhaps agree to make
proposals and offers to the Emperor such as he (the King) should judge
reasonable, and, if these were not accepted, take occasion to sever himself
from the Emperor, who would then find himself greatly disappointed of his
hope in the King and all his designs would be broken. Considers more-
over that in one thing the King has great reason to look to the end of this
war, and that if, perchance, the two armies failed to do what is expected,
and it was needful to retire without making any great conquest, it would
be more difficult to treat, and perhaps the French would not concede so
much ; and, as the King, by his language, seems inclined to treat, she is in
marvellous fear of his proceeding without respect to his obligation by
the treaty of closer alliance. Requires Chapuys therefore to try to
learn more particularly the King's intention, by renewing the subject
without too much rejecting the practice of listening to treaty with the
enemy, which, to speak frankly, in the state of public affairs, could not bat
suit all Christendom, and in particular, the Emperor's countries, which
could not long support the excessive expense of the war, [a reason] which
leads her to meddle in this more than she has the Emperor's charge for.
If the King should again speak of treating, Chapuys might ask him whether
he intended to treat for peace or truce, suggesting that in treating of peace
he should on his side make very sure of his debt, for which hostages
(which he confesses to have been proposed) would be insufficient, at least
for the future, but it would be requisite to have some territory of
the realm of France, as agreed by the treaty of closer alliance ;
also that, for the surety of his succession, the French should resign the
alliance with Scotland, which they will not willingly do, and, on the
Emperor's side, it would be requisite that the King of France restore to the
Emperor that which he unduly occupies, such as the duchy of Burgundy and
bailiwick of Hesdin, and that which he has occupied during this war, and
to Mons. de Savoy his estate, and renounce again the duchy of Milan
and the lands he occupies in Piedmont and all claim to titles possessed by
the Emperor, and satisfy those of the Empire ; which are things which
will not be easily settled, besides that there are several other private disputes
for lands between the Emperor and the French. This to make sure
whether the King would not prefer to listen to some good and honorable
truce. And, according as be shall find the King inclined to this, he shall
596 96 HENRY VIII.
1544.
987. THE QUEEN OF HUNGARY to [CHAPUYS] — cont.
learn by whose means the King would wish to treat, and, upon opportunity,
see if he would like her to intervene, making no sign of having any charge
from her, but declaring, as is true, that he has no charge from the Emperor
but will very willingly advertise her of it, hoping that, as he knows her
inclination to the pacification of the war, she will do all in her power to
induce the Emperor, for the King's sake, to condescend to the said truce.
Recommends him to use dexterity and get the thing done as for the King's
sake and upon his initiative.
Although she has no charge from the Emperor for the above, still,
having regard to the King's language and to the state of affairs, both public
and Imperial, it seems more than necessary (so as not to risk all) to put an
end to this cursed war one way or the other, which cannot be done without
someone intervening ; also that it is more to the reputation of the Emperor
and the King to treat while they are in the field. Has ventured the above
and is confident of excusing it to the Emperor, who will approve anything
that Chapuys does by her charge.
Fr. Modern transcrijtt of the original minute at Vienna, pp. 4. Original
headed : Minute.0 Begins : Monsr. 1'Ambassadeur.
26 July. 988. RAISING MONEY at ANTWERP.
B. 0. Certificate by Stephen Vawghann, commissioner of the King of
England, addressed to Lodovico Bonvisi, Nicholas Deodati and Company, of
Antwerp, and Michiell Deodati, proctor named in the proxy of Ant. Bonvisi
of London, declaring that they have, at VaAvghann's instance, promised to
Bart. Welzer and Company, of Antwerp, German merchants, 30,694290 cr.,
at 36 patars the cr., two thirds in gold and the rest in Flemish money, to
be paid 15 Dec. next. This promise being made upon a letter of credit
from Ant. Bonvisi in favour of Stephen Vaughann, John Dimock and Thos.
Lok, dated 23 July, for 76,383$ cr. at that price. Antwerp, 26 July 1544.
French. Copy, p. I.
26 July. 989. CHARLES V. to CHAPUYS.
By his letters of the 7th inst., learnt what passed with the King of
Calendar England upon the writing here presented by his ambassador. Evidently
vn. 164.]' tb-ere 1S no great appearance of the King's wishing to make a .great effort,
and yet he would cover his failure to observe the treaties (especially that
made with Don Fernande de Gonsaga) by blaming the Emperor. Chapuys
answered prudently, considering the present state of affairs, and is to
continue therein according as he shall see need and shall learn the progress
of the Emperor's army, of which hitherto the Queen will have advertised
him ; for, although it is necessary to temporise with the King of England,
it is not necessary always to let pass what may touch the observance of the
treaties and what the Emperor has done (si ne leur fault il toute&fois coaler
OH consentir simplement ce que peidt toucher a I'obserrance desd. traictez et le
delvoir par noun fait.} For the present there is nothing except what
happened at Vitry, as will be seen by the enclosed bill, which is entirely
true. Knows not if what the Ambassador has ventured to write of it upon
the first notice, as he has told Granvelle, will conform to it. Besides
this, Granvelle advertised the said ambassador of England how the Sieur
de Longueval again requests to speak to him in order to treat peace
and [says] that the King his master would use every endeavour for it,
and that the lieutenant of the Comte de Bryenne's company had reported
the like to Don Fernande, as having heard from the King of France that he
* Apparently this is the minute referred to in No. 1004.
iw HI;M;V vm.
i.- ii.
would singularly desire it with the Emperor, and that to both it had been
answered that these were but general words, not fit to be reported to the
Emperor or heeded. Thinks that as the King of France causes him to be
solicited they will try to do the like towards the King of England, and
especially when Chapuys writes that tin- Kin;,' of England has told him
that it would be only u. 11 to hear all that the French would say, which
gives reason to suspect that the said King has better means and occasion
ir to tin- .-aid prut-tin s, and especially if be sees that his army,
which will have cost him much, effects little.0 Chapuys will do well to
advertise the Emperor and his sister of all he hears and sees therein, and of
any indication of the King's wishing to incline either to truce or peace, in
which he shall !><• guided according as the Emperors sister shall adver;
In case truce or peace came to be spoken of it would be most to the
n putation of the King and the Emperor, since they are in arms, to remit
the practice to the Emperor's said sister ; and therein Chapuys must use
his accustomed dexterity. From the cump before St. Desir, 26 July 1544.
/•'/. Mmlfrn transcript »f the m iifinal minute at I'isnna, />/>. 2.
'27 July. 990. ORDNANCE for the WAB.
^Add. MS. Indenture made at the Tower of London, 27 July 86 Hen. VIII., of
5753, f. 32. recejpt by John Ynglett, master of the crayer Xycolas (in margin John)
of Calais, from Sir Thomas Semour, master of the Ordnance, of the
following to be conveyed from the Tower to Calays, viz., 5 fawcons of brass
mounted upon carriages, with two chambers apiece, 142 ends of iron
containing 2 tons, 2,600 shovels and spades, 200 handspikes, a box with
10,000 " small dyce of yron " and 4 moulds for bassys, a barrel and firkin
with MO, 000 horseshoe nails, 28 coils containing 5 cwt. of hempen rope
and 40 bags of leather in a firkin. >'/</»»•</ : John Berne.
/'. 1.
27 July. 991. SHREWSBURY and Others to the QUEEN and COUNCIL.
Add. MS. Enclose letters received yesternight from Wharton. Darneton, 27
82,655, f. 113. juiy 15J4. Silfnfti blf Shrewsbury, Tunstall and Sadler.
'
Papers.
n.. No. 292.
27 July. 992. HENRY MIL to MARY OF HUNGARY.
R. O. Having laid siege to Monstreul and encamped in person before
St. I1., z. 14. Boulloyne, although hoping soon to accomplish his purpose, he cannot tell
how long his expedition will afterwards hist ; and therefore begs to have,
for his money, 40 lasts of powder, or as much as she can spare. As she has
the means of re-making it within her government sooner than he has, and
her countries are protected by his armies, she will not herself need much
store of powder.
'i'-li. l>r,ift in Mason* hand, />. 1. Kndd. : Mynute. The K's Ma«* to
the Regent of Flaund", xxvijo Julii 154 1.
•27 July. 993. DE COURIERES to the QUEEN OF HUNGARY.
The letter described in Spanish Calendar VII., No. 166, as of this
date is of the 21st July. Sff No. 956.
• •• Que (ait a doubter aoii eate pour avour led. sieur roy meilleur moyen et occasion
de prester 1'oreille ausd. practiques, et tnesmes ail voit que son armee que lay aura
beauoop oouste ne face quelqne bon effect."
598 36 HENRY VIII.
1544.
27 July. 994. RUSSELL to PAGBT.
R 0. Thanks for his frequent advertisements. Rejoices most to hear of
the King's prosperous health. Are still busy here, as Sir Thos. Ponynges
can declare, whose diligence and discretion he cannot too much praise.
Could not have done without lord Graye Wylton and Ponynges. " I have
this present receyved from th devyce
with le[tters] to the Kinges Matie- whiche I send you herewith]. I pray
you to present theym unto the Kinges M[atie] in my name." Desires to be
recommended to allfriends in the Court. Camp at the siege of Mounstrell,
Sunday, 27 July. Signed.
P.S. — I have twice written to the King to send someone to see how we
lie. " I think never army lay so rawly as we do," as Mr. Ponynges can
declare.
P.I. Add. : Chief Secretary. Sealed. Endd.: 1544.
27 July. 995. CABNE to the COUNCIL with the KING.
R. 0. Late on the 26th received theirs of the 22nd, and, next morning,
declared the contents to the Queen, who was " glad to hear that Eyttell
Wolfe van Gudenbrgh her tzn itter (sic) and Christopher van Wrysbergh,"
captains therein specified, with their horsemen, should depart and pass
through her countries. She would send her commissary to see them
honestly entreated, and desires to have the King's commissary there too to
convey them "quietly without damage." As to the 400 haoquebutiers
bargained for with Stephen Taphoren, Carne had, upon a letter sent him on
the 25th from Mr. Vaughan, from Andewarp, spoken with the Queen to
have the mustering place appointed, according £o Taphoren's request,
within 2 or 8 leagues of BruxeUes, but he now asked for it about Bridges.
She seemed content, but her Council said that Taphoren would take his
men about Bouldewyke, and in passing thence before being sworn they
would fall to pillage and ravin ; and therefore they should muster about
Bowldewyke and pass the next way to St. Omer. Describes how he could
not persuade them to appoint the muster elsewhere than at Bowldewyke,
where that number might be gathered within 24 hours. Has sent Vaughan
the commission and the licence for Taphoren's passage, with the Queen's
letters for mustering the men ; also another letter to be sent to Messire
Hugues de Souastre, knight and lieutenant to the Captain of the Archers
of Household, for conveyance of the 1,400 horsemen from the land of
Liege through this country. Bruxells, 27 July. Signed.
Pp.S. Add. Endd.: 1544.
27 July. 996. PROCONSULS and CONSULS of DANTZIC to HENBY VIII.
K- °« Received his letters in commendation of his servant William Watson,
whom they have accordingly befriended in the buying and exporting of his
things. Dat. Gedani, 27 Julii Anno 1544. Subscribed : Proconsules atque
consules civitatis Danszick.
Lat. Large paper, p. 1. Add. Sealed. Endd.
28 July. 997. SIB THOMAS POPE.
B. 0. Copy of letters patent granting to Sir Thos. Pope the manor of
Northlee, Oxon, &c. Westm., 28 July 86 Hen. VIII. See GRANTS in JULY,
No. 152.
Large paper, pp. 10. . •
;v VIIF.
1544.
•2-S July.
H.O.
998. OTWELL JOHNSON to JOHN JOHNSON.
London, 28 July, 1644 : — By Ambrose Handera I received the enclosed
<>f the 21th from Henry Suthwyke and the Flemish letter. The other of
Suthwyko's writing I have had for 7 or 8 days for lack of a messenger,
" marvelling that Atkens, your neighbour, cometh no more hither," and
the fourth enclosure in from Hie. Whetell, received all ragged and torn as
you see it. Commercial and money matters. Has no news but what
Ambrose can give.
//»/., p. 1. Add.: at Glapthorne.
luly. 999. The BISHOP OF BATH to HENRY VIII.
n. O. Received the King's letters dated Westminster, llth inst., by the
hands of Sir Thomas Arundell, on the 18th ; and was inwardly sorry not to
be able to satisfy his Majesty's expectation fully, but, partly in plate and
partly in money, has collected 1,000 inks, and sent it to Sir John Williams,
treasurer of Augmentations. Begs the King to accept it as his " free and
poor gift." If he had had as much as the King requires of him the present
should have been no less, but the bearer, his receiver, can show what his
substance is, and justify it either to the King or Council by his books of
account. Welles, 28 July. Signed : Will. Bathon.
/'.I. l-'ly leaf, u ith addrets, lott. Knd<l. : 1514.
28 July. 1000. TKB COUNCIL OF THE NORTH to SHREWSBURY.
A.M. MS.
32,655, f. 115.
B. M.
Hamilton
Tapers,
n.. No. 293.
On 28 July inst., before 8 p m., John White and Wm. Allansone, of
Rye, fishermen, brought certain letters and writings, part in a casket and
part in a linen cloth, saying that, yesterday, they took a Scottish ship off
Scardburgh wherein were 10 Frenchmen, 8 Scottishmen and a woman who
spoke both Scotch and French, which Frenchmen at their taking tied all the
writings (now in the casket sent by bearer) in a linen cloth with a great coal,
and cast them in the sea, but they were taken up ere they sank. Perceiving
that the letters touch such weighty matters we send them to you, and as the
Frenchmen seem of high reputation (Win. Lekwoode, bailiff of Scardburgh,
thinks that the Cardinal of Scotland is one of them) we have sent Thos.
Wentworthe and Wm. Cunstable, justices of peace, to command them of
Scardburgh to keep them safely. The King's palace at York, 28 July,
7 p.m. si'intd by Llandaff, Magnus, Constable, Savilo, Fairfax, Babthorpe
and Chaloner.
/'/>. 2. A.U. A'/,././.: The Counsail of the North to the Counsail
attendant upon the Q.
28 July. 1001. SHREWSBURY and Others to the QUEEN and COUNCIL.
A.I.I. MS.
,f. 117.
P.. M.
Hamilton
Papers,
n., No. 294.
This morning arrived Rotesey, the Scottish herald, with a letter
from the Dowager to the King, which they have opened and send herewith.
Other credence he has none but to tell Shrewsbury that the King shall
shortly have answer to his letters, by advice of their Parliament, and she
will do her best that it may be to his contentation. Much he seems to
press an answer to the letters now brought.
Have received letters from the Council with copies of letters showing
the King's prosperous proceedings against France, and also what hi*
Majesty will have written to Robert Maxwell, which is already done in part.
Darneton, 28 July. Sigmd by Shrewsbury, Tunstall and Sadler.
In taillrr'* lian»l, pp. 2. Add. Kndd.: 1544.
600 36 HENRY VIII.
1544.
28 July. 1002. HENRY BUTHWH to JOHN JOHNSON.
B. 0. "At Calles le 28 jour July a° 1544."— I have received yours of
the 18th, acknowledging mine of the 9th about Adrian Van Mershe.
Wool transactions with Markes Backlier, Walt. Leveson, Edw. Wilmot (who
has departed "sans dire adieu") and Wm. Jud. Received the " 14Z. 8
merst, for Mr. Comptroller long since by Robt. Lacke.
The King's army before Bullen has battered it very sore and it will soon
be " sautable." Motreul holds out still and shoots at our men much sorer
than Bullen.
p.S. Ric. Whethill and the money of Hanse Lang. Robt. Tempest's
going to Antwerp and Mr. Smith.
PI. Add. : at London or elsewhere. Endd.: Answered at Glapthorne.
28 July. 1003. THE COUNCIL with the KING to NORFOLK and Others.
R. 0. By their letters in cipher, the King perceives the opinion of Mons.
St. P., i. 15. ^g J3ures touching the reinforcement of their army before Mutterel and his
coming thither or else abiding in Calais, and leaving here 8,000 or 10,000
as sufficient. The persuasion to the King to remain at Calais came too
late, for he had already left it and is now encamped before this town
[Boulogne]. He thinks he has few enough men to make short work here
and give the assault on all four quarters ; and thinks the number which
De Buren speaks of only sufficient to " keep them in."
[He has appointed my lord Lieutenant to the quarter between the castle
and Mutterel gate to raise a mound, "as one is already," make a breach and
see what can be done with mining, and to make the assault ; the Master of
the Ordnance to the quarter between the castle and the green bulwark,
and my lord Admiral to the quarter between the green bulwark and
Bullen gate, to do as my Lord Lieutenant does ; and Lord Cobham to be
in Basse Bullen with a good band ; and his Majesty to lie on the top of the
hill on the south side, well furnished for the relief of all and prevention of
rescues.] ° The King can therefore spare them none, but when they know
certainly that the Daulphin will come to levy their siege he will relieve
them ; and if the Daulphin come to cut off their victuals he will, as they
advise, turn the staple from St. Omer's to Gravelinges. He will set order
for the taking of Hordelow and scouring of the country half way to their
camp ; and desires them to do the like to clear the passage. Write this by
bearer notwithstanding the arrival here, even now, of Sir Thos. Poynynges
and others, by whom larger information will be sent.
Draft in Paget's hand, pp. 4. Endd. : Mynute from the Counsail to my
1. of Norff., etc., xxviij" Julii 1544.
28 July. 1004. CHAPUYS to the QUEEN OF HUNGARY.
R 9 , Received today her letters by Mons. Dieke, and by him and by the
Calendar, minutet of certain letters which she had ordered to be written to Chapuys,
yn. 167.]' learnt her intention. After communicating together he and Dieke are of
the opinion which the latter will report. Begs licence to go away from
Calais, where he could do no service, because of the King's absence, and
which could not be more unhealthy for his indisposition, besides that
they begin to die there of the plague. Calais, 28 July 1544.
Fr. Modern transcript of the oriynial at Vienna, p. 1.
* The portion within brackets is cancelled, and is not printed in the State Papers.
f See No. 987, p. 596 note
36 HENRY VIII. G01
1511.
28 July. 1005. RDSSBLL to HBNBY VIII.
R.°- hemonde herald says the King desires Russell's opinion of
Jeronirao. Thinks him willing and likes his opinion in many things, but
he is inexperienced in sieges. When it was said that the rampier within
was so strongly made with long faggots that it would be a second wall,
Jeronimo said he would with certain pioneers beat it down with mattocks;
so that Norfolk and others thought he spake not as a man very skilful
in such things. The bulwark of earth which the Frenchmen have at
Abdvylde gate could nut, he thought, beat towards the castle, whereas
Norfolk and others think that, although it does not flank so well, it may
beat towards the castle and the castle bulwark to it. Mr. Ponynges, the
bearer, can declare the truth, who is a man such as Russell has seen few
of his years.
Has heretofore sued for some one to be sent to view how this town is
besieged. Thinks they lie so far apart that, on a sudden attack, they
could not succour one another ; and, as the gates are left open, the town
cannot be won, for men and victuals go in at pleasure, as on Saturday
ni.uht 100 horsemen came in at the Cawssey, and so may come in at
Bulleigne gate. Camp at the siege of Mounstrell, Monday, 28 July. Si'jnfl.
Pp. 2. Add. Endd.: 1544.
28 July. 1006. VAUOHAN to HENRY VIII.
1;- °- The bearer, calling himself Philippus van Heurde, lord of Stornede,
upon the bruit of Henry's fame and his arrival on this side the seas to war
against the French king, desiring to serve him with 50 horsemen, all lances,
has come to know if Vaughan had charge to levy such horsemen, saying
that his were ready at Buldwyke, 12 leagues hence, ready to march straight
to Henry's camp, and that he desired neither conduct money nor prest
money until their arrival there. Hearing this frank and gentle offer,
Vaughan answered that he was sorry that he had no charge to receive him,
nor knew whether horsemen were wanted, but advised him to repair to
Henry himself. Andwerp, 28 July. Signal.
/>• 8. Add. Kn,l,L: 1544.
28 July. 1007. VAUOHAN to PAOET.
'• °. After the arrival here of Nicolas, the King's post, and receipt of
Bonvyc[e's] proxy, is now, alone (for neither Dymock nor Lock is yet returned),
entered into the receipt of 'J.OOO/. Fl. and thinks to make an end of the
receipt within 4 days. As that is received and a new bargain to be begun for
the rest that he has credit for, Paget may hardily command him to send
the King 14,000 or 15,0001. Fl. Yesterday, gave his letter to an Almayn
gentleman0 signifying how liberally he offered to serve the King with 50
lances. "He loveth drink, for I proved or he departed from me, and can
bear it but easily, but surely his offer is gentle and worthy to be thanked."
Andwerp, 28 July.
r.S. — One Nicolas! that was with Mr. Fane, and is appointed to levy 406
hacabutiers, has them ready to muster at Enkelow beside Bruges. He
says the King willed him to bring them to muster at Savnt Oraer, but he
has not sufficient conduct money to bring them past Enclo. Commissaries
must therefore be sent to Enclo to pay their month's wages. " Here goeth
a saying that the French king is dead."
Hoi., pp. 2. Add. Endd.: 1544.
* Th.- Lord of Stormde. t Nicholas T»phoren.
602
36 HENRY VIII.
1544.
July.
R. 0.
R. 0.
28 July.
B. 0.
R. 0.
29 July.
Add. MS.
32,655, f. 119.
B. M.
Hamilton
Papers,
ii., No. 295.
1008. GERMAN MERCENARIES.
Henry VIII. 's letter of retainer of Stephen Taphoren, captain of 406
Low German footmen arquebusiers, to serve (save against the Empire and
Emperor) for 565 pays a month, viz., 4 philippus for a pay and 25 patars
for a philippus. Pay to commence on the day of musters, &c. (conditions
detailed). Signed and sealed the (blank) day of July 1544.
French. Draft, p. 1. Endd. : Mynute of the 1're of retaindre for Stephen
Taphoren.
2. Henry VIII's retainer of Nicholas Taphoren to be clerk of the
musters of the 1,800 High Almain horsemen in his service, from 27 May
last witft the usual profits ; " et par nostre grace avons consenty aud.
Nicolaes que nul escrypvain ou klercq se avancera de escrypre aulcuns
pasports de morbutin que luy, et sera tenu de non plus prendre dune
pasporte que ung scellmck stirrinck ou la valour." Signed and sealed the
- (blank) day of (blank) 1544.
French. Draft, p. 1. Endd.: Mynute of the 1're of retaindre for Nicholas
Taphoren.
1009. CLAES TAPHOREN to HENRY VIII.
In pursuance of his command, has prepared the footmen harquebusiers
who are ready to march, and the writer went three days ago to the Queen
for licence to muster them. She appointed the muster to be near Bois le
Due, 12 leagues from Antwerp ; but, as that would make him late, he will
lead the men to Eclo, 5 leagues from Bruges, there to await the coming of
Henry's commissaries to take their muster and pay their month's wages.
They will be at Eclo in five or six days. Sends copy of a lettre close from
the Queen to his father. Antwerp, 28 July, 7 p.m., 1544. Signed.
French, p. 1. Add. Sealed.
2. Mary of Hungary to [Stephen Taphoren.]
Understanding that he is bringing 400 " voetknechten busschutten " to
the service of the King of England, whose ambassador resident here has de-
sired to know where they shall muster, orders the muster to be near " der stadt
van den Bossche," from whence they shall pass by Antwerp and Bruges,
and so to King's camp. Brussel, 27 July '44.
Dutch. Copy, p. 1. Headed Copie, and described at the end as tigned
Marie and countersigned Desplegem.
1010. SHREWSBURY and Others to the QUEEN and COUNCIL.
This day arrived a letter to Shrewsbury from the President and
Council at York with many other letters and writings (sent herewith).
They were had in a Scottish ship taken, by fishermen of Eye, off
Scarboroughe in voyage towards France. Have perused sundry of the
letters and find that the Dowager and Mons. la Brousse, the French
ambassador, despatched in the said ship a gentleman of France named the
Sieur de Bauldreul with letters and advertisements, among which are letters
from the Governor, Cardinal and other noblemen to the French king.
These show which are good Frenchmen, among whom we note lord
Flemyng, the King's prisoner. Among many other evidences of the
practices between France and Scotland it will be seen by the Dowager's letters,
in her own hand, to the French king, why she required an abstinence for
a month. The Sieur de Bauldreul and the rest of the Frenchmen and
Scots are at Scarboroughe and we have again written to the President to
see them safely kept. Darneton, 29 July 1544. Signed by Shrewsbury,
Tunstall and Sadler.
Pp. 2. Add. Endd.
30 HKNKY VIII. r,o:j
15 H.
29 July. 1011. PAOBT to the COMMISSARIES at ST. OMBR.
u- ° Learnt from their letters of 25 July, that the King's commissaries
were not yet arrived. Marvelling thereat, the writer at once despatched to
the duke of Norfolk, and pending tho reply detained bearer here. Now,
fearing that they may have need of him, sends him back. Expects hourly
to hear from the Duke that the commissaries are sent ; but if not, a
personage will be sent from hence, within two or three days, to instruct
them and pay their salary and entertainment. Meanwhile prays them to
continue their diligence. From the King's camp before Boulogne, 29
(altered from 28) July 1644.
French. Draft corrected by Paget, p. I . Endd. : Mr. Seer. Mr. Paget to
the Commissarys at St. Omere, xxix" Julii 1544.
29 July. 1012. PAOBT to the COUNCIL with the QUEBN.
R- ° The King has received the letters from the Queen, and seen her
Grace's letters to us (altered to " my lordes " and ayain altered to " us ")
and the others that came in the packet, and thanks you for your diligence.
Order is taken for the wafting of the money. For answer to Robert Max-
wel's " often desire " for the liberty of his father, he is to be told plainly
that, until by his deeds there he has declared himself to serve the King, he
may neither look for grace for his father nor entertainment for himself.
As soon as the laird of Farnyhurst recovers health, both he and his son
shall be brought to London and kept in surety.
Draft in Paget's hawl, p. 1. Endd. : " Mynute. Mr. Seer. Mr. Paget to
my lordes of the Counsail atten. upon the Quene, xxix° Julii 1544."
29 July. 1013. CABNB to PAOBT.
Nycolas, the courier, being here on the 27th, was in hand with the
person who made the King's plumes to have certain plumes for you, and,
as he could not tarry long enough for the prcparer to prepare them, he
required me to send them when ready to Mr. Vaghan, to Andwarpe. Has
received three plumes only (for the woman who prepared them says that
the goldsmith has no more gold) and sends them to Vaughan. Bruxelles,
29 July.
Hoi, r. 1. Add. Endd.: 1544. .
30 July. 1014. TUB COUNCIL with the QUEEN to PAOET.
R- 0. Enclose letters addressed to the Queen by the lord Lieutenant of the
North. Where it appears by the letter which Kothesey herald brought
from the Dowager of Scotland that she desires an abstinence from war for
20 days, they have, by the Queen's command, instructed the lord
Lieutenant that, as the King left here no commission for granting
abstinence exoeept after such order as was prescribed by his letters lately
sent to the Dowager, which is not yet followed, no such abstinence can here
be granted. Send the letter herewith and desire further instructions ; and
have desired the lord Lieutenant to write the said answer by the herald.
Such an abstinence could not suit the King's affairs and might empeach
the enterprise of my lord of Linoux "who is this day or tomorrow shalbe
ready t' embark, if Winter may frame all things to his purpose, as at his
departing from us he trusted he should do." Enclose a letter sent from
Linoux since his departing, showing what he considers of the going to
Scotland of Bromston and the laird of Fyve ; upon which the Queen has
resolved, if they come hither before Linoux shall be at home, to gently
604
1544.
36 HENRY VIII.
1014. THE COUNCIL with the QUEEN to PAGET — coni.
detain them. Hampton Court, 80 July 1544. Signed by Cranmer,
Wriothesley, Hertford, Westminster, and Petre.
Pp. 2. Add. : one of the King's Majesty's two principal secretaries.
Endd. : to the Counsail.
30 July. 1015. THE COUNCIL with the QUEEN to SHREWSBURY.
B. M.
Hamilton
Papers,
n., No. 297.
Add. MS. To Shrewsbury's letters of the 27th inst. the Queen answers that,
32,655, ^f. 123. ag \Vharton's absence from his office might hinder the King's affairs, he
shall not go to confer with Lennox ; to whom they have presently written
all that Wharton was to have conferred upon, requiring him to haste his
journey. As the Scots now assemble to their Parliament, the wardens
should get intelligence of their proceedings. The Queen, doubting whether
Bromstone and Fyve are passed from the King towards Scotland without
coming to her, desires Shrewsbury to stay them, gently, until Lennox shall
be in Scotland, and not suffer any Scottishman to pass that way without
her safe-conduct. The Queen has this day seen his letters of the 28th, and,
for answer to the Dowager, requires Shrewsbury to "write unto her that
forasmuch, etc."
Draft by Petre, pp. 2. Endd. : Minute to th'erle of Shrewesbury, xxx° Julii
1544.
30 July. 1016. THE COUNCIL with the QUEEN to LENNOX.
Add. MS.
32,655, f. 121.
B. M.
Hamilton
Papers,
ii.. No. 296.
Have declared to the Queen his good advice, in his letters of the
27th inst., touching Fyve and Brownston. She thinks that they yet
remain with the King and will not be despatched till Lennox is at home, but
if they do come sooner than is looked for they shall be stayed here till then.
[Pray God to send him good success. Hampton Court, 29 July 1544.]°
Enclose a letter from Glencarn, who addressed it to Wharton with other
letters desiring him to tell Lennox that his friends and country were in
good state, not one cow lost since his departure, and McFarlane and the
Highland men ready to join him at his coming home. As Wharton cannot
conveniently leave his charge, and his coming to Chester would cause delay,
they write this, and, for his (Lennox's) more speedy passage, have presently
written to Wynter to put all things in order. Enclose copy of a pleasant
and merry letter which Sadler has received from Glencarne.
Corrected draft, pp. 2. Endd.: Mynute to my Lord of Lynoux, xxx° Julii
1544.
30 July. 1017. VAUGHAN to HENRY VIII.
R. o
On 26 July received by Nicolas, the post, a packet of letters and a
proxy from Antony Bonvise, which being delivered to Bonvise's factors,
and by them to the Welsers, he is entered into the receipt of 9,000/. Fl.
odd, which the Welsers have been ready to pay for a month past on
receipt of Bonvyce's proxy in the required form. Will receive the whole
"by all tomorrow." Has, after that, to receive the residue of Bonvyce's
credence, but at what interest he has not yet concluded, for he is driven
to work secretly and leisurely among these merchants. Winchester,
Cancelled.
36 HENRY vin. f,05
1544,
Paget and Riche lately wrote, by Mr. Kafe Fane, that, the horsemen
who cauie under Landenberghe's leading being retained, Vaughan should
pay Fane 40,000 philippus -/uyM. rns for their captains. Trusts to pay it
this day, or s- nd it to Bruxelles where Fane abide-. De-^ribes (<u in
1006), his interview on the 27th inst., with a gentleman dwelling about
M i! •• r »r Westfalia named Philippus van Huerd. Chanced afterwards
to talk with Jasper Dowche, master of the Emperor's finances in these
parts, who mentioned, incidentally, that an Italian, whose name Vaughan
remembers not and who was lately imprisoned in Villefort between Meghlyn
and liruxclles, hail devised the fortifications of Mutteroll, Bulloigne and
iiui'iy other strongholds in France. Asked if it were possible to speak with
the man ; and Dowche answered that it was, and promised help therein.
One of Lightmuker's company with a captain of 500 swarte Hitters
now arrived at I'oyslt due, 12 leagues hence, has just come to ask what
they should do. Told them he could not tell, seeing that neither Light-
maker, when here, could promise their coining nor was any commissary
here to receive them " coming now so late when no man looked for them."
They did nut ask for money, although not half an hour before he had
received a letter signifying their arrival at Boysleduc and need of money ;
and, finally, Vaughan would not give the answer they required, but only
said that he was sending a post to the King, by whom they might
write to Lightmaker. Here is a saying that there was like to have been a
little business in Aliuayn between the duke of Brunswike, the bp. of Breme
and the Lantsgrave van Hesse, but the Lantsgrave overawed his adversaries
and, "aquitting the bishop of Broanio with one good turn for another, hath
placed in the bishop's see the duke's son of Mekelborow, and of the same
see making a duchy hath set the duke's son in the possession thereof."
Now that this business is ceased swarte rutters come apace out of all
quarters. The Count de Buro has 40 horsemen going to him. Andwerp,
30 July, 4 a.m.
l'., /./>. 5. Add. l-'.ndd.: 1544.
30 July. 1018. VAUOHAN to PAOET.
B. O. According to the letter from Winchester, Paget and Riche, by
Nicholas the post, this bearer, has paid Mr. Rafe Fane 40,000 philippus
gilderns for the captains lately under Landenbergh. Received this day of
the Welsars, upon Bonvice's proxy " now last brought," 8,8882. 6*. H</. Fl.,
or rather 8,2o8/. G.x. H</. (which he wrote two days past that he should
receive) with the interest, and now, having paid it thus to Mr. Fane, has no
more money left than before. Begs to be helped to his diets ; for, being at
great charge here with the receipt of the King's money and with posts, has
spent far more than his diets and has had but 282. st. for 28 days, whereas
he has been here since 19 May " wrapped in as much business, trouble
and watch " as ever he was in his life. His warrant was directed to
Kiche, treasurer of the wars, and not to Tuke, as Chamberleyn told him.
Fane says Paget desires a well-paced mule. Has sent to Bruxelles for one.
By Charnberleyn, sent Paget a little barrel of sturgeon, bought in the way
as he was bringing Chamberleyn from his host's house to the water side.
Would know whether the fish was good. Begs Paget to deliver his letter
to the King, who, he fears, is displeased at his not writing oftener.
Andwerp, 80 July.
/ '.X. — Lightmaker has 500 " swart niters " come to Bulduc. Sends here-
with a letter from them to Lightmaker, which he begs Paget to deliver and
cause some answer to be made.
//../., w>. 2. Add. Kmil.; 1544.
36 HENRY VIII.
1544.
31 July.
R. o.
1019. QUEEN KATHARINE to HENRY VIII.
This afternoon came letters from the Lieutenant of the North
declaring the apprehension, by fishermen of Bye, of a Scottish ship where-
in were certain Frenchmen and Scots sent with letters and credence to the
French king and others. Thinks their apprehension much important, and
ordained of God to show the "crafty dealing and juggling of that nation."
Encloses the most important of the letters, of which there are many
to the French king and others, from the Dowager and others, but they are
only for credence or else to the same effect as these. The Council have
sent for the chief of the Scots and Frenchmen for examination. The
Prince and the rest of the King's children are in good health. Hampton
Court, 81 July 86 Hen. VIII. Signed.
P. 1. Add. Endd.
31 July. 1020. PRINCESS ELIZABETH to the QUEEN.
Envious fortune for a whole year deprived me of your presence and,
not content therewith, has again despoiled me of that benefit. Knows she
has the Queen's love who, she hears, has not forgotten her in writing to
the King. Begs the Queen " che scrivendo a sua Maesta si degni de
raccomend [armel prie]gando sempre sua dolce benediccione ; similmente
pri[eghando i]l Signore Iddio gli mandi successo bonissimo, acquis[tando
vittoria de] suoi inimici, accioche piu presto possia vostra A[ltezza et io
insiem]e con lei rallegrarsi del suo felice retorno. N[on altro priegho
Idjdio che conserve sua Illustrissima Altezza, alia cui gr[atia, humilmente
bjasciando le mani, m'offero et raccom[mendo. Da Santo] Jacobo, alii 81
di Julio."
Mutilated. Italian, p. 1. Signature and address lost.
%.* Printed by Hearne from a copy made before the mutilation.
Otho C x. 231.
B. M.
Hearne's
Sylloge, 164.
31 July.
Shrewsb. MS.
A., p. 111.
Heralds'
College.
Ib. p. 113.
1021. SIR PHILIP BUTLER and Others to the COUNCIL.
David Matland, a Scot, taken for a spy at Hertford, Herts,
the
last day of July " in the 36th_year of the King's reign, examined by them,
confesses the matter contained in the enclosed bill in his own hand.
Hertford, " the day and year above said." Signed by Sir Philip Butler,
John Conyngesby and Robert Lytton, justices of the peace of the said
county.
P. 1. Add.
" Maister David Maitland. Md. I com furth off Scotland on
(blank) day of Julii instant, and was in Boness that nyfc wy11 the persone
off Boness, and or I cwm to Ingland ; the causs off my cumeng was for luff.
I was trublit for the useng off the New Testment and, efter diverss
adversiteis and trublis, I disyrit my lord Somerwelles consall, quha did
marre my syster callit to name Jonat Maitland. He consalyt me to gang
to my lord of Lenoss, and pra his lordschyp to help the and zow sail haiff
my subscriptione manuall wl the and credens in the wryttyng. The
credens is this Recommend my serv[ice] to the Kyngis Grace, and byd hym
echev that I sail pruff trew and that I am the samyn man as my sonne
left hym at ye rad off Ley1 in vinter, and pra hym to speik for the lard off
Auchingassyllis plege callit Richart Maitland and that I sail rnak hym
swir off the lardis serves and off his ten brederis ; and as for my awin plege
ze sail sey I sail releff hym wy my awin body and haid done or now had
nocht beine my trubyll, quhylk sail be creirle knawne."
Certificate that the above was written by Maitland at his examination
taken " the last day of August " 86 Hen. VIII. Signed by Sir Ph. Butler,
John Conyngesby and Robert Lytton.
HF.NKY VIII. .;,,;
1511.
81 July. 1022. MALT.
MS.
57r>3. f. 35. Indenture, made 81 July 86 Henry VIII., of receipt by John
|; M Clarckc, master of the crayer Trynytt of Sandwich, from Thos. Hunger-
fordo, of Sandwich, of 80 qr. malt to be conveyed from Sandwich to
London, to John Rowsscley for the King's use ; at !</. a qr. freight.
Sitjntd (icith a mark) and tealed.
P.I.
81 July. 1023. THE HOUSEHOLD TROOPS.
R- °- "Here ensuoth such allowances of wages as be to be paid to the
King's Majesty's servants of household with their retinue from the last
day of June exclusive unto the first day of August inclusive, that is by the
space of xxxij days."
Giving the daily wage and total amount due to each, viz. Thomas
Weldon, a captain, at 4«. a day; Mich. Wentworth, a captain, at 4*. ; Win.
Kncvet, a captain, at 8*.; John Hethe, a standard bearer, at 2*. ; John
Bylling, a petty captain, at 2»; John Hopkyns, a petty captain, at 2a.;
John Bounde, a clerk, at 12</.; Chr. Skevington, a clerk, at I2d. ; John
Cryspe, a drum, at 12d. ; John Johnson, a surgeon, at 12</. ; Robert
(blank), drum, at 12</. ; and the names of 222 others (position not
stated, including "Sir Thomas Tompson" and "Sir Henry Myller")
at W. Total, 212/. 16a.
M -nutate for the payment of this amount to Mich. Wentworth, captain of
the King's Household servants, from time to time, during the King's abode
in these parts. Camp before Bullayn, 81 July. Signed: Charlys Soffolke.
/>. 18. Endd.: Th'officers and servaunts of the Kinge's householde.
81 July. 1024. DB COURRIERES to GHAPDTS.
R. 0. This will only be to advertise him that, yesterday, the writer was as
[Spanish wen bathed as ever ho was in his life, to welcome him to the camp ; and
vii 1691 ne mu°k repented having left Calais, for there is nothing in a camp more
trying than such weather as they had yesterday. Today it is quite the
contrary, for which he thanks God with as good a heart as possible. The
Duke of Alburquerque has today had at dinner "Messrs, de Wincestre et
de Saint Jan, Controlleur et que (l>lank) et moy"; and
Secretary Paget was sent for by the King as they were sitting down to
table. Made great cheer and there was no want of wishing Chapuys then
( "et nya eut faute dy son hosder v're s*" <//'• "d'y souhaiter v're s*" ?),
to whom the Duke has him recommended, being grieved at the mistake he
made at the King's departure at Calais, howbeit he thought that he had
seen his Majesty turn his head towards us (*?). For other news, the King's
men have taken the three places between this and Montreuil, and Mons. de
Buren has taken another between Montreuil and Hesdin. One of the said
three, called Hardelot, surrendered without a shot for want of victuals. It
is hoped that this town will be taken, nevertheless there has yet been no
effective battery either here or at Montreuil, and most part of the men are
inexperienced (n'ya eut enroire haW-rit pour st faire, ny a Montreuil
samblabltmrnt, et a it qut puis comprentlrt la plutpart n'ont yusres experiment*
tielUs m-./<»rrs). Was told this morning that yesterday came hither a
gentleman with a French trumpet. Will try to learn the cause of his
coming, of which the Duke is still ignorant. All these gentlemen send
commendations. From the camp before Boullogne, 81 July 1644.
I'.S. — If Chapuys find a suitable man going to the Queen, he might
advertise her of the above. It is intended to make three batteries (at least
60ft 36 HENRY VIII.
1544.
1024. DE COURRIKRES to CHAPUYS — cont.
two). Those within have shot more this after dinner than ever they did,
and act like men of war, careful of (contregardant) their powder, and it only
remains for them to shoot men more than they do. Has just returned
from viewing the town, and find it strongly walled within. God grant
success ! Has here received letters of the 17th from Saint Dezier, from
his lieutenant of the archers, who writes that the late Prince of Orange was
seated between the Viceroy of Sicily and the Sieur de La Chaux when he
was shot with a harquebus a croc ; wherefore he said well who said " aux
maleureux le virtou." He added that the camp was beginning to suffer
famine ; howbeit the news of the Sieur d'Eeque were fresher.
Fr. Modern transcript of the original at Vienna, pp. 2. Original add.:
^ A Monsr 1'Ambassadeur, Mess. Eustace Chapuis, Conseiller et mestre des
requestes de 1'Empereur. A Gravelingnez.
31 July. 1025. CHARLES V. to CHAPUYS.
R. 0. Has received his letters of the 21st inst. Is pleased to hear so
[Spanish often from him and approves his discreet answers to the King of England,
vn Ts^l' *~an ac^ notnmo fco last letters, as to the progress of his army, except that
he hopes shortly to have a good end of this town of St. Desir. In accord-
ance with his said last letters, came hither to Grauvelle the Sieur de
Villers les Pontz, bailly of Dijon, who at once asked the Princess, the
writer's daughter, with0 Mons. d'Orleans together with Milan. This was
rejected, and it was persisted that if the king of France wishes peace let
him put forward suitable means, and let him content himself with his
own, satisfy the King of England and make restitution to others. And
thus the said Bailly is gone; as Granvelle at once advertised the King's
ambassador here resident. From the camp before St. Desir, 81 July 1544.
Fr. Modern transcript of the original minute. Vienna, p. 1.
81 July. 1026. WOTTON to HENRY VIII.
R>O. The Frenchmen who were beaten at Vitry, as he lately wrote,
were more than Wotton thought ; but, getting warning, because the lantz-
knechtes go so slowly and only departed hence between 7 and 8 p.m., many
of them escaped to Chaakms. They were in all above 1,200 horsemen.
Mons. de Nevers was not there ; but Brisak, who tarried, was chased by the
baron de Curlew, who brake a spear on his back and struck at him with
his sword, so that he cried " Je me rendz, Je me rendz." He, however,
got away ; as did also Captain Corso and Jehan de Turyn, 400 of whose
men defended themselves manfully in a church almost a league beyond
Vitry. Count Guillaune of Furstenbergh, who was wounded in the neck
with an arquebuse, would fain have saved them, but Don Francisco de
Est would nowise consent, as they were the Emperor's subjects ; so they
were all cruelly slain save one. Divers gentlemen dressed like minions of
the Court were drowned in the river. Of the horsemen BOO were taken and
slain, " who gave the setting on with such a brag that the Almains began
to shrink." Don Francisco de Est was among the first that charged. Two
ensigns of horsemen, three of footmen and one of pioneers were taken.
The Marquis of Brandenbergh was the first to return to camp and present
the Emperor with one of these ensigns. Granvelle says that much victual
is coming, and will be stored at Vitry. The Emperor has garrisons here-
abouts at Pontamouson, Comercis (a very strong place), Ligny (which the
Emperor fortifies again), the suburbs of Bar, Surcey (a village of the duke
of Lorraine's where are two castles), Verdun, and certain castles taken by
* That, is, in marriage for.
36 HENRY VIII.
1644.
this army, as Pierefort, Aspremont, Mnlatour and Chambley, and now,
the greatest of all, at Vitry. Mons. de Ives is appointed to keep the
ways clear, which would be easy " if there were not a great number of
Loraynes that have as true French hearts as any in Parys hath."
Qranville says that one of Lorayno, who is married in Ligny and with-
drew before the siege, has been sent to him by Mons. de Longucval offer-
ing, for the sake of Christendom, to work for a peace ; to whom Granvelle
says, he answered that he might do little in this and could not see how it
might be compassed, but if Longueval could show grounds to induce the
I'.inperor and Henry to listen he would travail therein. A man at arms
taken at Ligny, who went home for his ransom, on his return told the
Viceroy that he had spoken with the French king, who willed him to say
he would treat for a reasonable peace with the Emperor. The Viceroy
communicated this to Granvelle; who made like answer as to the first, and
tells Wotton that he knows not whether any more will be done. One of
the Emperor's macebearers, who supped with Wotton, showed him the
end of a letter from a friend in the garrison at Bar, to this effect " we are
very likely to have a good peace, for certain apparent causes the which I
could show you." The. duke of Lorayne lying at Bar, the writer probably
heard this in the Duke's Court. The prisoners now taken will not confess
the French king to be so sick as was said, hut Granvelle thinks it very likely.
On the 29th inst., was again sent for by Granvelle and found the
Venetian ambassador with him, who, Granvelle said on his departing, came
to declare that the Bishop of Rome tind French king (although he named
not the Bishop) have again urged the Signory to agree to a league with
them against the Emperor, but were refused. Asked Granvelle why he
suspected the Bishop, who was sending the duke of Cameryn hither. The
duke of Cameryn, quoth Granvelle, has been looked for these three months
and was thought not to be coming at all ; howbeit he is now coming from
Met/, but brings only his household servants, and shall have no charge
here although he has married the Emperor's daughter. Granvelle then
showed Wotton that a gentleman of Burgundy, the bailly of Digions, had
sent him word by a trumpet that he would fain show him matters of great
importance to Christendom which he would neither write nor show to
anyone else. Whereupon it was concluded that thia Burgundian should be
brought secretly to Granvelle's tent. The man of arms of Ligny has also
desired safeconduct to bring answer to the Viceroy " of that thing that they
had spoken of before." Granvelle said he knew not whether an overture of
peace was intended thereby but the Emperor desired that Henry should be
advertised of it. Wotton replied that the Emperor did as Henry would
do with him in like case ; and doubtless it was for some overture of peace,
now that the French king saw the matter " earnestly meanyd againste him."
Granvelle said it might be that the gentleman of Burgundy would only
speak of some matter of the county or duchy of Burgundy ; and, as the
man of arms had been desired to speak for the Spaniards who were
• Inv.-n by tempest into France, he perhaps brought answer to that only. .
Wotton said he thought the French king would rather make reasonable
offers than abide the extremity against these two armies ; but Granvelle
said he thought they would offer nothing to the purpose as they were not
yet pricked to the quick.
Vitry being taken and "saccaiged," the garrison of Duchemen left
there, fearing an attack from Chaalons, have burnt the town and suburbs,
in which was a great quantity of gunpowder. The Emperor is annoyed,
because he meant to make there his staple of victuals and munitions.
The Burgundian gentleman, bailly of Digyons, who says he is in great
favour with Orleans, came hither yesterday, and spoke first with Granvelle.
He began by extolling the French king's forces, Italians and Switzers, and
-'1715 8 0
610 86 HENRY VIII.
1544.
1026. WOOTON to HENRY VIII. — cont.
saying that Henry besieged Monstreul and Bouleyn in vain, and so would
the Emperor do at this town. Granvelle cooled him with the reply that
Henry reckoned himself sure of both the said towns, and within eight days
he should hear other news of this town, and that it was known in what
case the French king stood with his Italians and Switzers. Finally the
Bailly made overture that Orleans should marry the Emperor's daughter.
Granvelle answered (he says) that the French king refused that way when
the Emperor was at Gand, and now the Emperor had better considered the
matter and, because of his son and the French king's behaviour since, he
would nowise agree to it ; there was no way but for the French king to
restore what he occupied and pay what he owed, to the satisfaction both of
the Emperor and Henry. This day, Granvelle says, the Bailly is departed
without hope of any further communication.0 The man of arms has also
been with the Viceroy with the same overture, and has received the same
answer. Camp before Sainct Digier, 31 July 1544. Siyned.
Pp. 6. Add. Endd.
i
81 July. 1027. WOTTON to PAGET.
Thanks for good news in his letter of the 18th. Continue mining
St. P.. x. 16. jjere . an(j Cindered by wet weather, which is contrary to the promise of all
almanacks, but agrees with a prognostication which old women in Duche-
land keep for gospel, viz. " that whensoever it raineth at Processi et
Martiniani, the which is the thirdf day of July, then it must needs rain
40 days after" — a foolish rule, but often proved true. They of the town,
countermining, have met with one of our mines, and will probably meet
with the rest. The best to be made of our long tarrying here is that, even
if we had the town, we could not proceed till all our victuals and muni-
tions come. Wrote of one Jasper, a Scot's son, that fled out of France
and desired to go into England to the earl of Lynoux. When the
Emperor required that he should be stayed here till I had word whether
Lynoux would have him, I sent word to Granvelle that I had no place to
keep him ; whereunto he answered that if the man were honest it would
be to his dishonesty to put him in prison, but he might remain with me
on parole. Took him accordingly ; and he always seemed desirous to go
into England. At last on the 24th inst. he went out with seven of my
servants for forage, and, being pursued by the enemies, those who were on
horseback fled and Jasper and another who were in the wagon hid in a
wood. A good while after my man returned out of the wood, but Jasper
was never heard of since.
Learns by Italian ambassadors that Petro Strozza having gathered 500
Italians, footmen, in a town of the Cardinal of Ferrara's named Berselle, the
Spaniards and lantzknechtes in Carignano went thither and took the town ;
whereat the duke of Ferrara is grieved, as the Cardinal held it only for
life. Barbarossa being clean gone, the Spaniards in Naples and Sardine
all come into Lombardy ; and the marquis del Guasto has taken two little
towns of Piedmont, viz. Cisterna and Auxiline, where the French host
mutiny for their pay, against their French, Gascon and Italian captains.
Our men here begin to fill the town ditches with faggots. The ambassa-
dor of Savoy says that the Bishop of Rome and French king offer the Vene-
tians that the Turk shall render to the.m Naples in Romania and Malvagia,
The passage from the beginning of the paragraph, down to this point, is printed in
Ofc I . , A.. , I H^
t The 2d. according to the Art fie Vfntier.
86 HENRY VIII
611
1541.
the Bishop deliver them Ravenna and Cervia and the French king deliver
them Cremona and another town, provided that they will join a league
against the Emperor ; but they refuse. Camp at Sainct Digier, HI July
1611.
/'. v — Pray cause these letters to the duke of Alburquerque and Jacques
Granado to be delivered.
//../., /./..a. ./,/,/.
81 July. 1028. FRENCH WAR CONTRIBUTIONS.
A.M. ch u;r..
15 M.
Lansd. MS.
1236, f li.
Strype's
!•><•!.. Mem.II.,
App. p. '•'•'•*.
Francis I.'s mandate to the bp. of Gap (seeing that the Emperor
and the King of England are invading Champagne and Picardy in person,
with great armies, and the cost of the army to resist them is very great, and
will continue so for the months of August, September and October, to meet
which Francis will, among other means, have of the churchmen two tenths
of their benefices besides what has been already demanded of them this
year) to summon the clergy of his diocese and require them to pay 8,842
/'"»/•//••/.< for their said two tenths, on the 1st of Sept. next, to be
forthwith delivered to the receiver general in Grenoble. Sainct Prins, 31
July 1644, 80 Francis I. < 'ountertitjnfd by L'Anbt*pine.
^"il lint. I'nrrlniii-nt, iritli the name of the bit/top, the amount of the assets-
nifttt, the nnYr/r'.s nann- ami tin- il ate filled into blank spaces left for them.
1029. QUEEN KATHERINE to [HENRY VIII.]
Though he has not been long absent, cannot be satisfied till she hears
from him. Could not endure his absence but that she knows it is not
without good cause, for she desires his prosperity more than her own. " God,
the knower of secrets, can judge these words not to be only written with ink,
but most truly impressed in the heart." Omits more, not wishing to praise
herself or crave thanks, knowing that to him as to God she is a great debtor
and unable to recompense his least benefits. From Greenwich.
" By your Majesty's humble obedient loving- wife and servant Kateryn
the Quene K.P."
//../.
July. 1030. THE PRIVY COUNCIL to SHREWSBURY.
Add. MS. Enclose copy of letters received from the King's Council this day,
M>8BM showing the good beginning of his Highness' affairs there, and how the
Hamilton Emperor proceeds.
Pap The King, having seen those letters of Robert Maxwell suing for some
n., No. 289. entertainment, itc., will have Shrewsbury cause Wharton to answer that
the said Robert has so used himself, with others there, as to give the King
no cause to be at further charge with him ; but, if he will once show his
deeds agreeable with these fair words, he will find his Majesty liberal towards
him and better lord to his father. Enclose licence for six horses for
Glynkarn, " for the which purpose we signified the King's Majesty's pleasure
unto you by our letters heretofore."
limt't I-!/ I'.tre, ;»/.. 2. Kmld. : A minute to th'erle of Shrewsbury, Julii
a° 1644.
Shrewsb. MS.,
A., p. 141.
Heralds'
College.
1031. SHREWSBURY to SHERIFFS [in the NORTH].
The King, having gone in person with a great army into France,
has left the writer as his lieutenant in the North parts with ample power
to levy his people against any invasion of the Scots. As it has been the
612 36 HENRY ;VIIL
1544.
1031. -"SHREWSBURY to SHERIFFS [to the NORTH] — cont.
custom of the Scots to take their advantage when the King and his
progenitors were out of .the realm, "which, God be thanked, they have full
dearly bought, as the old chronicles make mention," it is necessary to be
prepared. Understanding that the inhabitants of "that county of
(blank) whereof you be sheriff " are not so well furnished as is expedient,
requires him, at next assizes and at other times, to command them to their
duties in that behalf. Darneton, the (blank) of (blank).
Pp. 2. Endd.: The copie of a lettre sent unto the sheriffs.
1032. HENKY VIII. to - -.
R- 0. Being entered into league with the Emperor and having covenanted
St. P., i., 766. £o mva(je this vear the realm of France, has passed the sea in his own
person with a puissant army ; and, having commenced the war with honor
and likelihood of better success, he sees occasion for greater charge than
was at the beginning considered, both for the tarrying longer than was
determined and for the leaving money to furnish the strongholds already
taken. To prevent inconvenient want of furniture, and because the time
is too short to use other means, he is bold of such of his loving subjects as
he knows will press themselves to satisfy his desire; and, reputing the
person addressed to be such, he requires him to lend the sum of — — (blank)
sterling, and deliver it at London to "our trusty and right well beloved
Councillor - - (blank) within (blank) days next ensuing. Thus
doing he will follow the steps of divers of his degree who have already
frankly declared their love upon like request and the King promises assuredly
to cause the same to be repaid within (blank) after this date.
Draft corrected by Petre, pp. 8. Begins: "Trusty and wellbeloved."
E. O. 2. Earlier draft* of the above in the form of No. 894, much corrected
by Petre to adapt it to the later time
Stamped at the head. Pp. 2. Endd. M. to and pre
. . . xj° Aug[usti] 1544.
R. 0. 8. Modern copy of § 2 in its original form, with Petre's alteration copied
separately and a note at the head that it is a true copy and that the original
"was stamped Henry R." At the end are the words "and was signed
Elizabeth."
Pp.2.
B- 0. 4. " Names of such as had letters from Bulloyn."
Abp. of York 500L, bp. of Lincoln, 1,OOOJ., bp. of-Westm. 1001., bp. of
Norwich 1001., bp. of Ely 5001. , bp. of Exeter 500 niks., bp. of Coventry
and Lichfield 2001., bp. of Hereford 200Z., bp. of Chichester 100 mks., bp.
of Carlisle 500 mks., bp. of St. David's 100/., bp. of Landaph 500 mks.,
bp. of Peterborough 2001., bp. of Gloucester 2001., bp. of Oxford 2001., bp.
of St. Assaphen 2001., bp. of Duresme 500Z., bp. of London 300L, bp. of
Bristow 100 mks., the lord Lomeley 1,000/., the suffragan of Hull 1001. ,
bp. of Ipswich 100L, dean of Poules 100Z., dean of Windsor 2001., dean
of Elye 1001. , dean of Duresme 100Z., dean of Lichfield 1001., dean of
Westm. 1001. , dean of Gloucester 1001., dean of Chester 1001., Mr. Baker of
Salysbury 501. Mr. Magnus 2001. , Dr. Baugh, 1001. , Dr. Benet of Sarum
100 mks., the archd. of Norwich 1001, archd. of .Norff. 100 mks., archd. of
Lincoln 100L, archd. of Middlesex 100Z., the master of the Savoy 200/.,
Dr. Marshall 100L, Dr. Olyver 100 mks., Mr. Assheton (blank).
/'.I. i'.wlil. as abnre.
* This is the document printed in the State Papers.
86 HBNB1 VIII.
15H.
B. O. 5. List of persons [applied to?] for the loan.
[The names are in column, many of them with sums of money entered
after them in another hand, and most of these with the letters " dd " or
other marks opposite them in the margin.]
The Lords Temporal. "
Lords Chancellor, Norfolk, Suffolk, Privy Seal, (Ireat Chamberlain,
Chamberlain, Admiral; the earl of Essex ; the marquis Dorsett ; earls of
Arondle, Shrewesbury, Surrey, Oxford, Derbir. \V< •-: merlande, Comberlandr,
Rutlundc, Sussex, Huntyngdon, Worcestrc, Uiithc, 15ridgewat<.'r; !•
Parro, Lawarre, I obham, Dncrcs, Sturton, Morley, Scropeof Bolton,
Montjoye, Monteglc, Wentworthe, Sandes, Wyndesour, Mordant, Bray,
Boroughe, Lomeley (dd., 1,000 //.), Powes, Cromowell.
" Ladies widows."
The duchess of Rychemound. The countess dowagers Derby, Oxford,
Salop, Northumberland, and Bathe.
•• Archbishops and bishops."
Canterbury 1,0001., York 500/., Winchester, Lincoln 1,0001., Westm.
1001., Bath 8,000*., Norwich 1001., Ely 500/., Worcester, Exeter 500 mks.,
Sarum 1001., Co. et Lich. 200/., Chestre, Hertford (*tc) 200J., Chichestre
100 mks., Carlisle 500 mks., St. Davys 1001. (altfrtd from 200/.), Rochester
100 mks., Bangre, Landaphu 500 inks., Peterborough BOO/., Gloucestre
200/., Oxford 2002., St. Asaph 200*., Durham 5002., London 8002., Bristol
100 mks. (alter,-,! fmm 1002.), suffragan of Hull 1002., Ipswich 1001.
" Deans of Cathedral Churches."
York, Canterbury, Pollis 1001., Windsor 2002., Ely 1002., Lincoln,
Norwich, Winton, Exon [1002.],* Sarum, Duresme 100/., Wigorn, Lichfield
1002., Hertford (»ic), Chichestre, Carlisle, St. David's, Rochester, Westm.
1001. , Peterborowe, Gloucestre 100*., Chestre 1001. [Leicester 100 mks.],°
Mr. Baker of Salisbury 501.
•' Chaplains and archdeacons."
Mr. Magnus 200/., Dr. Chambre, Dr. Cockes, Mr. Robynson, Dr. Baughe
1002., Dr. Brerewood, Dr. Benett of Sarum 100 mks., Dr. Cray ford, Dr.
Belasys, Dr. Wareham, Dr. Rawson of Windsor ; the archdeacon Newton of
Norwich 1002. ; the archdeacons of Norfolk (100 mks.), Lincoln (1001.), and
Middlesex (100 mks.) ; the master of the Savoy 2002., Dr. Marshall 1002.,
Dr. Olyver 100 mks., Mr. Asheton 100 mks.
" Messenger ; — Robynson, Pollaxhillo, Debnam."
Pp. 7. Entld. : " Names of divers persons that have advanced money
onto the King's Majesty by way of loan."
1033. BOULOGNE.
Calig. E. i. 62. [La]ncelot Troylle,officierdugouverneur de Fyennes, do ce
B. M. [qu'il a enjtendu veritablement do la fortificacion en la ville [de Bouljoigne.
Description of the blockhouse near the gate towards the sea which is
commonly loft open, another at the gate of the castle, the ditch and
bulwark within the town, <fcc. Within the town are victuals for 4,000 men
for a year and the garrison men of Therouenne are to be lodged there
during their lives.
Mutiltit,-tl. l-'irnch, pp. 2.
ib. ff. 68-66* 2. Sketch of Boulogne and forts round it, with notes in Latin-.
/'/>. 2. Mutilot,.!.
• Cancelled.
614 36 HENRY VIII.
1544.
1034. THE SIEGE OF BOULOGNE.
B. o. [Distribution of the artillery at the siege of Boulogne, viz : — ]
Total number of guns of each kind.
My 1. Lieutenant :— The first battery, cannons 8, demy-cannons 8,
culveryns 2, demy-culveryns 2, sakers 8, pioneers 500.
The Mr. of th'Ordnance : — The second battery, with the same numbers of
guns but only 400 pioneers.
My 1. Admyral : — The third battery, with the same numbers.
The Mr. of th'Ord [nance] , to the mount that is m
6 sakers. For the mount to the Watche Towr ward, my lord of Suff.,
2 demy-culveryns and 4 sakers. For a third mount, my 1. Admiral,
2 demy-culveryns and [4 ?] sakers.
P. 1. Endd. by Payet: Thordre for the batry of the towne.
B. 0. 2. [A list of shot and powder for the battery of Boulogne, viz.]
"My 1. Lieutenant for ij dayes xxxv. shot a day " — Cannon shot 280,
demi-cannon shot 280, culveryn shot 280, demy-culveryn shot 560,° powder
Hi last.
"The K. for ij dayes after xxxv. shot a day " :— C. 140, d. c. 140, cu.
700, d. cu. 210, p. 9£ last.
" My 1. Admyrall for ij dayes xxxv. shot a day" : — C. 280, d. c. 850, cu.
420, d. cu. 280, p. 12$ last.
P. 1. Endd. : Proporcion for batry.
K. 0. 3. [An estimate for powder, viz. : — ]
Cannons 8, every cannon 20 shot, every shot 301b., 12 days, 9 lasts.
Demy-canons 8, every demy-canon 20 shot, every shot 201b., 12 days, 6
lasts. Culverins 3, every culverin 20 shot, every shot 161b., 12 days, 4
lasts 4^ barrels 20lb. Derny-culverins 2, each 20 shot, every shot 91b.,
12 days, 1 last 4£ barrels 201b.
Total of " serpentine powder for xij days battery," 20 lasts 9 bar. 401b.
Pp.2.
11. O. 4. Another copy of § 8 in the same hand.
Pp. 2. Endd. : An estimate for powder.
R. O. 5. A list of different kinds of guns, viz., cannons 10, demy-canons 11,
culverins 21, demy-culverins 14, sakers 20, faukons 13, bombardes 5,
cannon pery 1 ; followed by the distribution of the same in three divisions,
viz. " for the King's Majesty," "for my lord Lieutenant," and " for my 1.
Admyral and the Mr. of th'Ordenaunce."
Remainder 13 ; besides 50 mortars, 20 privy wagons, 50 shrympes, and
17 small faukons.
Pp.2.
1035. GRANTS IN JULY, 1544.
1. Sir Wm. Musgrave. Livery of lands
as s. and h. of Sir Edw. Musgrave, dec.
Del. Westm , 1 July 36 Hen. VIII.— S.B.
(tigned by St. John, Hynde and Sewster).
Pat. p. 1, ;«. 82.
2. Edmund Walter. Grant, in fee, for
3301. 6«. 8rf., of the messuage, Ac., called
le Fawcon in tenure of John Fyssher, and
formerly of John Hawkens and Margaret
his wife, three messuages in tenure of
John Everarde, one in tenure of Wm.
Riggeley, one of Eustace Kytteley, and
one called the Hande, with two others, in
tenure of John Crome, all in the parish
of St. Dunstan in Fletestrefe, London, a
messuage in tenure of John Crom in the
parish of St. Clement Danes and one in
* After this figure is written the number 060 and after the three former figures the
uumber 480 in another hand.
86 HENRY Mil.
1544.
tenure of Rol. Shnkeladyc in the pariah
of St. Dnnstan in Fletestrete, boundaries
of each given ; '* of JenuaUm.
Also two messuages in tenure of Andrew
Pellowe and one in tenure of \Vm. Bogan
in Tottnee, Devon, — Buckfatte ; a mes-
suage called Abbottes Burne in tenure of
John Hodges in the parish of Henton
aliat Coldehenton Soms., — Kayntham.
\V, -tm.. I Juh I
(tiyned by Wriothcsley, Westminster,
retro, Bakere. Robt. Southwell. North,
Movie, Rychc, Bio. Southwell, Bacon and
Duke). Pat. p. 2, m. 28.
3. Thos. Argall and Margaret his wife.
Grant, in fee to the said Thos.. for l.'J.'t/..
of the messuage, Ac., called Kenchehill
and hinds mimed, in tenure of George
1'hilipp, in Tenderden and Kbbeney,
Kent, — Thn». Criimii-,-11, furl of Kt*rx.
Del. Westm., 1 July 36 Hen. VI1L— S.B.
<<i',;/i,-if luf \Vriothesley, Westminster,
Petre, Bakere, Robt. Southwell, North,
Moylu. St. John, Ryche. Ric. Southwell,
Robt. Chydley and W. Staunford). .Pat.
I'. l'l. m. 47.
4. The Staple of Boston. Assent to
the election of Thos. Mayhcwe, as mayor,
and Hen. Hood and Wm. Brynkley, M
constables, of the staple of wools, hides,
wool -fells and lead at the town of St.
Botolph's. Westm., 1 July. Pat. 36
lien, rill., p. 2, m. 44.
5. Edmund Powell and Eliz. his wife.
Grant, in fee to the said Edmund, for
IT-' I/. P-'s. l\'L. of messuages, Ac. (19
truants named) in the parish of St.
Thomas Apostle, nlint St. Nicholas the
lti>hop, in Oxford, and rent of '2<l. for
lands in Offington in tenure of Thos.
Bothe.— Rfwley; lands (4 tenants named)
in Itircote in Dorchester parish, Oxon.—
Dorchetter ; three messuages in Garning-
ton and one in Golder, Oxon, tenants
named, — St. John'* of Jtrumltm and tht
prn-eptory of Sumpfonl.
Also grant of a tenement in Wytncy
parish, Oxon, in tenure of Wm. Lee, and
a tenement in Stowe parish, Glouc., in
tenure of Ric. Genres, — llrutrne ; a mes-
suage called the Sarsons Hedd in Carter
Lane in the parish of St. Mary Magdalene
in le Old Fisshestrete, London, in tenure
of Ambrose Warcoppe and Isabella his
wife, — Netrerkf, .S'urr. ; a tenement in
Slawghter parish. Clone., in tenure of
Adam Bynfeld. another in Barington
Parva parish, fllouc.. in tenure of Thos.
Shadwell, another in Westcoote parish,
Clone., in tenure of Thos. Smyth. —
Itruemt ; lands called Biroote in Dor-
chester parish, Oxon. in tenure of John
Rowland,— Ooritui priory; lands in Samp-
ford. Oxon, in tenure of Edmund Powell.
— Rittettr priory. Westm., 27 June
:»•; lli-n. VIII. '/»,/. Wc-tm., 1 July.—
P.S. Pat. p. 9, m. 33.
6. Hugh Losse, of London, and Thos.
Bochier. Grant, in fee to the said Hugh,
for 95 H. 16*., of a tenement in the parish
of All Hallows Dowgate. London, in
tenure of Wm. Baynard, and previously
of Ph. Vanwilder, — Chrittchurch priory ;
a great messuage called the Three Tons
in Thamystrete in the parish of St.
Magnus London, in tenure of Robt.
Baylie, mercer, and two messuages in
Laurence Lane in le Olde Jnrye. parish of
ny ./<• .irfulnu. in tenure of John
EdwardeH. — Minoritt ; two messuages in
the parish of St. Peter Paupertati*, in
tenure of Thos. Carmerden and Wm.
Baker, — Auguitine Friart, London; the
moiety of an inn called Trinitie Hostell
in the parish of Holy Trinity Cambridge,
— H'eitilerhiim, \orf.; four messuages in
la Bstcheape in the parish of St. Andrew
Hubbard, London, in tenure of Elezius
Cormynall. a messuage at le Fresh wharf
in the parish of St. Botolph betid*
Billingsgate, in tenure of Ric. Horton,
messuages (5 tenants named) in the parish
of St. Botolph without Algate, a messuage
in Marklane in the parish of St. Olave,
in tenure of John Assheton. an inn called
le Fawcon in the parish of St. Sepulchre
without Newgate, in tenure of Periona
Pynner, and four messuages in the parish
of St. Bartholomew the Little, in tenure
of Thos. Lee, - St. Mary (tracet ; a mes-
suage in the parish of St. Dunstan in the
West, in tenure of Perkerus Broderer, —
Friart Carmelite* ; messuages (four ten-
ants named) in the parish of St. Benedict,
and a messuage in Bridgstreate in the
parish of St. Andrew in Estchcape, in
tenure of Ric. South aliat Slough, — Friart
Augiuiinf* ; messuages within the site of
the late house of Friars Minors in the
parishes of St. Ewin and St. Sepulchre
(four tenants named < ; three messuages
in the parish of St. Olave near the Tower,
in tenure of Kath. Butter or Butter and
John Assheton, two messuages in the
parish of All Hallows at Dowgate, in
tenure of Wm. Mildenall. two messuages
in the parish of All Hallows Barkyng, in
tenure of Nic. Gennyns and Thos. Pyke.
a messuage in the parish of St. Botolph
without Algate, in tenure of John Fer-
miger, — Crutched Friart. I*>nd«n ; two
messuages in the parish of St. Stephen in
Walbroke, in tenure of Ant. Burley and
Nic. Scratcher, — Colltge of Aeon ; a mes-
suage in the parish of St. Andrew Under-
shafto, in tenure of Ric. Wadde and
Marg. his wife, a messuage in the parish
of St. Olnvr in Markelane, in tenure of
Alex. Haynes, and two messuages in the
parish of St. Botolph without Algate. in
tenure of Win. Novell,— St. A/ary Graf ft;
a messuage in the parish of St. Sepulchre
without Newgate, in tenure of Geoff.
Gawdy, — KUingipittell priory.
Also grant to the said Hugh Losse and
William Buttes, senior, practising in
medicine, of the King's Council, in fee to
616
36 HENRY VIII.
1544.
1035.
GRANTS IN JULY, 1544 — cont.
the said Wm., of a messuage within the
site of the Carmelite Friars, London, in
tenure of Tickell, widow, a garden
late in tenure of Margaret countess of
Kent, dec., a piece of void ground called
a Leystall at the Eastern end of the said
garden, and other messuages, &c., within
the said site in tenure of Fell, widow,
Robt. Heynes, Brian Tailour, the Cloth-
workers Company, Robt. Clare, Sir Hen.
Harecourte, and John Whiskerd. Westm.,
8 June 36 Hen. VIII. Del. Westm.,
1 July. — P.S. Pat. p. 18, »». 5.
7. Nicholas Cracheir, the King's ser-
vant. Grant, in fee ifor his services), of
four messuages, in tenure of Andrew Bar-
narde, Conysby, and Arnold Rogers,
within the site of the late Carmelite
Friars of London ; also messuages in
tenure of Edm. Bekell and himself within
the site of tbe late Friars Preachers, of
London. Westm., 26 June 36 Hen. VIII.
Del. Westm., 1 July.— P.S. Pat. -p. 18,
>H. 35.
8. James Boyle, of Hereford. Grant,
in fee. for 831. 12*., of the house, &c., of
the late Friars Minors in Hereford, with
gardens, buildings, water-mills, &c. (de-
scribed and tenants named which belonged
to it ; and a messuage called Manours
Place or Mynours Place in Dylwyn Parva,
Heref., which belonged to Wormesley
priory, in tenure of Thos Holder. Del.
Westm., 1 July 36 Hen. VIII.— S.B.
(signed by Wriothesley, Westminster,
Petre, Bakere. Robt. Southwell, North,
Moyle, Ryche, Ric. Southwell, Whorwood
and Sewester;. Pat. p. IP, m. 17.
P. Thos. Vachell, of Colley, Berks.
Lease of the farm called Cowyk and lands
specified in Tylehurst, which belonged to
Reading abbey ; for 21 years. Del.
Westm., 1 July 36 Hen. VIII.— S.B.
(signed by Daunce and Moyle'. Pat.
0. 21, m. 42. In English.
10. John Eldar, the King's servant.
Annuity of 20Z. payable by Ant. Denny,
of the Privy Chamber, now collector of
the subsidy of 3*. a ton and I2d. a
pound in the port of London, or by the
collector for the time being ; from
Michaelmas last. Westm., 27 June
36 Hen. VIII. Del. Westm., 1 July —
P.S. Pat, p. 21, m. 44.
11. Ric. Buckland and Humph. Cople-
ston. Grant, in fee, for 5581. 14s. lOrf.,
of the manor of Hemyngton, Soms., and
a mill in Hemyngton parish, with appur-
tenances in Fulkeland, Checkwell and
Hemyngton, Soms.. the advowsoji of
Hemyngton rectory, woods named Hey-
wode ( 48 ac.), Culgrove (2ac.), Hemyngton
Wood (12 ac.), Hams ton alias Ram scorn be
(5 ac.), the Old Park (14 ac.). the woods
about the marsh and pastures of Hemyng-
ton and Vylmeade Wood (2 ac.) ; all
which belonged to Henry marquis of
Exeter, attainted. Westm., 29 June
36 Hen. VIII. Lei. Westm., 1 July.—
P.S. Pat. p. 21, m. 49 (dated 5 July;.
12. John Grymysdyche, of London.
Grant, in fee, for 226Z., of 12 tenements, -
&c., in Budworth, Chesh., in tenure of
Thos. Anderton and others (named), the
fishing of Budworth mere, and lands
(9 tenants named) in Cumberbache in
Budworth parish, — Norton. Del. Westm.,
1 July "anno subscripto." — S.B. (signed
by Westminster, Petre, Bakere, Sir Robt.
Southwell, North, Moyle. St. John, Ryche
and Sir Ric. Southwell). Pat . p. 25, m. 37.
13. Sir Anthony Browne, K.G., Master
of the Horse. Grant, in fee, for 1,9922. 8*.,
of the manor of East Clandon alias Clan-
don, Surr., and the advowson of the
church of East Clandon, woods called
Wes'tgaston Coppye (33 ac.), Eastgaston
Coppie (47 ac.), Southgaston Coppye
.'20 ac.), and Busshe Grove (7 ac.), in
East Clandon,— Chertesey ; the manors of
Sende and Jury, Surr., and lands (specified
and tenants named) in the parish of
Sende, — Newark ; and also the chief house
and site of Newark, and numerous lands
(specified and tenants named; in Send
and Wokyng parishes, which belonged to
it, including the rectory of Sende and the
advowson of the vicarage and the farm
called le chapel of Rypley in Rypley,
Surr., and woods called Holme Wood
(50 ac.), Holme Grove (8ac.), Cottyswoode
(34 ac.),&c. (names and extents given, in
Send, Rypley and Ockham ; also lands in
Fetcham Surr., in tenure of Thos. Marter,
— Marlon ; and a messuage, &c., called
le Bowehous in Sleddall, Westmld., in
tenure of Sir Thos. Clyfforth and Thos.
Sutehill, — Shapp.
Also grant, in fee. of two messuages
(boundaries of each given) in the parish
of St. Dunstan in Fletestrete, London, in
tenure of the relict of Hen. Dacres, dec.,
— St. John's of Jerusalem. Del. [Westm.] ,
1 July [36 Hen. VIII.]. — S.B. (much
injured, signed by Cranmer, Hertford,
Bakere, Sir Robt. Southwell, North and
Moyle). Pat. p. 26, m. 20 ; also p. 28,
m. 35.
14. Alan Bellyngeham, of Helsyngton,
Westmld. Grant, in fee, for 137Z. 10s.,
of the manor of Helsyngton with a corn
mill and fulling mill in Helsyjigton,
leased to his father Thos. Bellyngeham.
dec., as fully as Henry last duke of
Richmond or Sir John lord Lumley held
them. Del. Westm., 1 July 36 Hen. VIII.
— S.B. (signed by Westminster, Petre,
Bakere, Robt Southwell, North, Moyle,
St. John, Ryche, Ric. Southwell, Whor-
wood and Sewester). Pat. p. 28, m. 20.
:;r, III.MIY VIII.
1644
15. Alex. Hudson. Grunt, in fee, (or
162/.. of the reversion of a tenement in
the pariah of St. Dunstan in Fleet Street
which wu granted for life (being then in
tenure of Wm. James, merchant tailor
by pat. 14 May 82 II. ». \ 111., to Join.
Gylmcn. eerjeant of the Woody ard, and
Susan bis wife. Also graut of the Bald
tenement which In •> between those of
Beg. • '-on the We»t and Hen.
Lee <>ti t k Swanne inn
on the South niul the highway of 1
• "ii tin- North , — L'ttniiflitr l-'riur* in
l.onilvii ; aiiiesHiiaf." . Ac c illc.l 1'opyngay
Alt y in the parish of St. Bridget in Flete-
in it-mire of Walt. Smythe. —
t'inncetttr, G'Jon<-. ; and the messuage
called tln« Blackc Swanne in the parish
of St. Dunstan in Fletestrete. in tenure
of Wm. Thomas, — Cur/iK/jrc i'riart.
Westm.. 20 June 30 lien. VIII. 1>>1.
Westm., 1 July.— P.S. I'at. p. 2H, /«. •_'!.
16. Tbos. Royell. Grant, in fee, for
IJi./. .".-. In./., oi the mi ssuagea, Ac., in
H. ut \-horne, Derb., in tenure of Nic.
Wade, Laur. Tone ami \\ in. Dethyke, —
l;,f»jn<!,l,in \ the messuage called le
in. i M'.-I- |il.ico in Ilurtisborne, in tenure of
llr:i. and Hog. Towne and Kic. Tumlyn-
son, and two other messuages i tenants
named Nabbeaml Milncr in Hartisborne,
— Crojcilni, Stujl. ; the manor of Shorte-
hasselles, Derb.. with appurtenances in
Hartishornc. in tenure of C'hr. Deane.
— Prat in. I.ricfttrr. Kxcept advowsons.
HI. •_'« June 30 Hen. VIII /',/.
Weatm., 1 July.— P.S. I'at. p. 2«, m. 23.
j 7. Hie. Buklande, of London, mer-
chant tailor, and Mary his wife. Grant,
in fee to the said Bic., for W>1. s.<. y|,/.,
of a moiety of the manor of Shepton
Mallett uliiiK Shepton Ma'ett. Soins., and
a moiety of the advowson of the rectory
there, tin fully as William formerly earl
of Huntingdon held tin m /'..'. \\cslm.,
1 July :<r, ||.,,. Mil.— S.B. (ti-niftl /•//
Westminster, Petre. Bakere. Bobt. South
well, North, Moyle, St. John, Byche, Rio.
Southwell. Bacon and Duke .
18. Sir John Baldwyn, chief justice of
Common Pleas. Grant, in fee, for 172/.,
of the manor of Dunrichc alias Duryng,
Bucks. .with appurtenances in Aston Clyn-
ton and Wcndover, Bucks., and woods
called Stonehill Grove (5 ac.), Ladic
Grove 5 ac. , Dunrycbe Grove (7 ac.;,
Vie Grove ,' li ac .). Brays Coppir
and Seynt Marye Coppyce (4 ac.), in
Aston C'lynton. Chesham and Wcndover,
all which belonged to Margaret countess
of Salisbury. Del. Westm., 2 July 86
V I II. — S.B. i tiijitnl ly Westminster,
Petre. Baker, Sir Robt. Southwell, North,
Moyle. Chydley and Caryl) . /'.//. p. 6,
M. 0.
10. Sir Roger Cholmeley, Serjeant at
law, and Dame Christiana his wife.
Grant. In fee to the said Sir Roger, (or
328*. 1-V 4./.. of the lordship and manor
of Northcraye, Kent, lands in Northeraye
in tenure of John Cowper Peter Strode!!.
Edw. Johnson and the heirs of Win.
Swyche. woods called Lymden Coppes
(6) ac.). Foxbury Coppea 2 ac. 1
Scottes Grove 8 ro. , nnd Wylliamslande
( I ac. 1 ro. i, in Nortbcraye. which bel> :
to Thomas Crumwell earl of Kasex /' /.
Westm. I' July 36 Hen. VIII - I;
(tignril IHJ Westniinater. 1'etre, Bakere.
Bobt. Southwell, North, Moyle Wriothes-
-t. John, Bychc. Ric. Southwell and
Bacon). I'at. p. IK, m. S.
20. Bic. Wylbram. Grant, in fee, for
•l~>'ll. <>f tithes of the towns of Acton,
Ivlleston, Henhill, Hurdeleston, Stok,
Pole. Burreland, Fadeley and Brynley, in
the parish of Acton, Cbesh.. with u barn
and gardens at Acton, in tenure of Ric.
Kgerton, tithes of Choldemanston, Pole
and Aston, in Acton parish, in tenure of
Wm. Clayton, and tithes in Chorley,
Chesh., in tenure of Laur. Rope, and the
advowson of the vicarage of Acton, all
which belonged to Combernmyre mon.
Del. Westm , 2 July 36 Hen. VIII.— S.B.
(t'tgned by Westminster, Petre, Baker.
Robt. Southwell, North Moyle. Chydley
and Caryll). Pat. p. 21, m. 41.
21. Thos. Stcrnolde, the King's ser-
vant. Grant, in fee. for 1001., of the
house d*c.. of the kite priory of Bod my n.
Cornw., with its demesne lands (named).
Del. Westm., 2 July 36 Hen. VIII.— S.B.
•< vunterti<ined by Sir Ric. liychc). Pat.
p. 2«, m. 43.
22. -lohn Whyte. of Southwyk, Hants,
the King's servant. Grant, in fee, for
r,:t.')/. '.'-. 2<i. paid to the Augmentations
and 441. paid to the General Surveyors,
of lands granted to him for life by pat.
27 May 34 Hen. VIII., \i/.. lands (specified
and tenants named) in Soutbwyk, Osylden.
Burhunt and llypley. forfeited by the
attainder of Hugh Hollande. and all
lands so forfeited in Southwyk. Burhunt,
Hypley, Havaunt. Brokhampton. Portes-
mouth, 1'orchcster. and Wykham. Hants.
Abo copyhold lands called Steynynges
and Drawlegges, in tenure of Thos.
Shalden and Marg. his wife, in Southwyk
parish, a messuage, Ac., with land called
le Hame in tenure of John Baroeham and
Joan his wife, in Southwyk parish, a
messuage und lands called Crychelandes.
in tenure of Nic. Faukener and Joan his
wife, in Southwikand Wanstede, meadows
called Nether Bushins and Squaremede
at Bykford. in tenure of Robt. Rawlyns
and Kdith his wife, in Southwyk parish,
meadows at Saint Rokkes Bridge and
llyll. in tenure of Ihos. Aman and Eli«.
his wife, in Southwyk parish, and a
messuage, Ac?, and crofts, including
Pytcnscrs croft, another messuage called
Cardelles and a croft called Wyottes, in
618
36 HENRY VIII.
1544.
1035.
GRANTS IN JULY, 1544 — cont.
tenure of John Gylmyn and Alice his wife,
in the parishes of Southwyk and West-
burhnnt ; also a chief messuage called le
Tylehouse and a garden in the west street
of the town of Southwyk, lands called
Swetemede and Pedege and lands lying
near Walton heath and Ly heath called
Staplecrosse, two acres of land in
Westburhuntfelde and lands called
Shepewashe, Wardelandes. Wardewood,
Portysland and Geffreys, Cokesdell and
Mountenham, and common pasture upon
Portesdowne on the south side of Moun-
tenham coppis, between Porchestcr com-
mon on the south, the eastern corner of
Kingsdon and the common of West-
burhunt and the highway leading from
Southwyk to Porchester on the east, and
the end of the lane from Cokkesdell to
Mountenham coppis on the west, and tithes
upon these within the parishes of South-
wik, Westburhunt, Wanstede, Wymeryng
and Wydley, Hants, in tenure of Thos.
Dalarose ; also a tenement, &e., on the
south side of the outer gate of the late
priory of Southwyk, a little close at Myl-
bridge, a shop late in tenure of Walter
Mynett, a close called Bull Acre at Walton
heath, a croft and garden at Newstrete
in Southwyk, with three crofts adjoining
them near Southwyk Felde, called Rushins,
Newclose and Oversuthwikefeldes, tithes
of the rectory lands of Wanstede on the
north side of Portesdowne. and a close
called le Parson's Close in Wanstede, in
tenure of Ric. Persons and Dorothy his
wife ; the messuage and tenement of the
mansion and chapel called Saint Leonardes
Armytage. with its gardens and closes
called Co'.defurlonge, Milkhall and Per-
lantmore and the tithes pertaining to
them, in tenure of John Barneham and
Joan his wife, in the parishes of South-
wyk, Wydley, Wymeringe, Wanstede and
Farlington, Hants ; a messuage and
garden and croft in Holande. Hants, and
a croft called Bromeclose in tenure of
John Salter and his family, by copy of
court roil, in the parishes of Southwyk
and Westburhunt ; the rectories of
Wymeringe and Wanstede, and the ad-
vowsons of the vicarages ; and woods
called Mountenham Coppes (7 ac.) in
Southwyk. Crychelandes (2 ac.) in South-
wyk and Wanstede, Beryfeld Copps (4 ac.)
in Southwyk, Pedege Coppes (1 ac.) in
Southwyk, Portisland Copp (1 ac.) and
Wardes Wood (3 ac. i in Southwyk, Wan-
sted and Wydley, and Wyottes Copp
(2 ac.) in Southwyk ; all which belonged
to the late priory of Southwyk^ Del.
Westm.. 2 July 36 Hen. VIII — S.B.
(signed by Norfolk, Suffolk and Russell
'•virtute Regie commiss." and by
Wriothesley. Ryche, Sir Ric. Southwell,
Walter Handle and Wm. Staunford.
23. Robert Leversage. Livery of lands
as s. and h. of Edw. Leversage dec. Del.
Westm., 3 July 36 Hen. VIII.— S.B.
(signed by St. John, Hynde and Sewester).
Put. p. 1, m. 30.
24. John Warner, elk., King's chap-
lain. Grant, in fee, for 200Z. 8s. 2$d.,
of the manor of Button, Oxon, — Queninu-
ton preceptory and St. John's of Jerusalem;
the messuage or manor of Roryngton
beside Chirbury, Salop, — Dynmore pre-
ceptory, Here/., and St. John's of Jeru-
salem ; the town of Wynnesley beside
Cause alias Caursse in Westbury parish,
Salop, — Shrewsbury mon. ; the town of
Aston Rogers beside Causse«itas Caursse
in Wprtham parish, Salop, and lands in
Asturley in Ponsbury parish. Salop, in
tenure of Thos. Blower, — Haughmon ; and
all appurtenances of the premises in
Sutton and Cockethorpp, Oxon, and in
Roryngton beside Shirbury, Wynnesley
beside Cause alias Caursse, Westbury,
Aston Rogers beside Cause alias Caursse,
Wortham, Asturley and Ponsbury, Salop.
Except advowsons, and except the lands
called Marshalles Land in Westbury, in
tenure of Thos. Trentham, which belonged
to Shrewsbury mon. , and the lands held
by Thos. Passebant in Aston Rogers,
which belonged to Haughmon. Westm.,
23 June 36 Hen. VIII. Del. Westm.,
3 July.— P. S. Pat. p. 1, m. 31,
25. Ric. Bowie, barber surgeon, and
John Howe, grocer, of London. Grant,
in fee, for 2801. 2s. 8d., of the inn called
le Goote in tenure of Wm. Kellett, and
the messuage, &c., called Hardeles Tene-
ment, in tenure of Percival Skerne, in the
borough of Southwark. Surr., seven mes-
suages (tenants named) in the parish of
Holy Trinity, London, and messuages
(three tenants named) in the parish of
St. George, Southwark, — Marlon or Mcrton
priory, Surr. ; a tenement in tenure of
John Strowbrige in Lyme Regis, Dors.. —
Fourde, Devon ; a tenement in tenure of
John Deye, in Lyme Regis, Dors., —
Newneham, Devon ; tithes on the manor
of Boxburye in Walkertf parish, Herts,
formerly in tenure of Hocknell and
now leased to John Rotheram of Baldock,
Herts, — St. Allans; seven messuages in
tenure of Wm. Cantwell in Chanceller-
lane in the parish of St. Dunstan in the
West in the suburbs of London (between
the highway on the east, Fykkettisfelde
on the west, a cottage of the bp. of
Chichester's fee on the north and the
messuage of Wm. Malchom. elk., on
the south). — St. John's of Jerusalem; and
a garden and lands called Bysshoppes
Hall in tenure of Peter Larke in Kynges-
ton upon Thames, late parcel of the
possessions ot the bishop of Lincoln. Del.
Westm., 3 July 36 Hen. VIII.— S.B.
(signed by Westminster, Petre. Baker,
Robt. Southwell, North, Moyle, St. John,
Ryche, Ric. Southwell, Bacon and Duke .
Pat. p. 2, m. 7.
HKNKY Mil.
619
1644.
26. Thomas Mannok and Dionuia bin
Ur.int. in fee, (or 2487. Si. 10c/.. of
the manor, (he rectory and the advowson
of the vicarage of Wormyngford, with the
wood (16 ac.) called Wormyngford Grove.
Essex. — M'li/r/i./ni Holy Cnn». Westni.,
23 June 86 Hen. VIII. /»,-/. Westm .
3 July.— P.8. Pat. j,. -2 m. 111.
97. Sir Robert South w,-ll, M.R., and
Sir Edward Northe. chancellor of Ang-
mentations. Commission to take the
following accounts, viz. (1) the proceeds
of the sale by Sir John Uresbam, John
Osburn, John .M.ll- -. John White anfl
John Chaterton, commissioners, of certain
nuivas and other wares at Portsmouth,
he receipt by Sir John Gresham. by
warrant to lord i '!i.m,-rl|.-i \Vri<>thesley
17 April 35 Hen. Vlli., of 4,2001. st. to
be made over by exchange to Win.
Damessell in Anawarp for provision of
gunpowder, and. by warrant to Bir Ric.
Riche, -2'2 May ;j»f H. n. VIII., of S,80W.
likewise to be made over for gunpowder,
(8; the receipt by Sir John Gresham from
Ant. Denny, a gentleman of the Privy
Chamber , on 18 Feb. 35 Hen. VIII. of
6,000/.,onl5Mav:;r, H.n. Mil. of 1,000*.,
on 14 June 86 Hen. VIII. of 900J. and on
29 June SO Hen. VIII. of 6001., to be
likewise made over for provision of demi-
lances, iVc. (specified), (I) of payment by
lord Chancellor Wriothesley. upon the
Council's letters of 18 April 35 Hen. VIII.,
to Sir Ralph Waren, Sir Ric. Gresham.
Sir John Gresham, Sir Roland Hill and
Humph. Pakyngton, of 2,0001., to be
likewise made over by exchange before
1 •_' May follow ing for the taking up of hoys
and other affairs in Flanders. Westni.,
3 July. Pat. 86 Hen. Vlll.. v. 8, m. 14.
In Ki
28. Bernard Ochonnor. of the country
of OfTayley in the realm of Ireland, <i/i<i«
lord of Offayley. General pardon for all
.res committed before 17 June 30 1I< n.
Mil., and grant of all possessions for-
feited by him on account of them. Del.
Westm.. 3 July 36 Hen VIII.— 8.B.
I'.tt. i>. <», in. 4.
29. Ireland. Commission to Bir
Anthony Sentleger, K.G.. Deputy of Ire-
land, John Allen, chancellor. Gerald
A\ liner, chief justice, Wm. Brabazon.
vice • treasurer, and Thomas Cusake.
master of the Rolls in Ireland, to make
leases of Crown lands there for 21 years
or leu; also to grant extension of 10 •
in the following leases, viz., to the said
John Allen of the farm of lx.-vt.lip, to
Thos. Agarde of the late mon. of Bectyfe,
to John Parkar of the farm of Holme
Patrik, to Hen. Coley of the farm of
Carbery, to Randall a Brew ton of the farm
of Moylagh, to John a Lee of the farm of
Balynagh, to Walter Pepard of the farm
of Kilcay.
Also commission to the (aid Sentleger,
Allen, Aylmer, Brabaion and Cusake, and
to Thomas Bathe, baron of the Exchequer
in Ireland, to sell wardships and mar-
riages. Del. Westm., 3 July 36 Hen. Mil.
— 8.B. (fountertiijned by H'riuthttUy .
Pat. p. 9, m. 5. In Enylith.
30. Sir Anthony Sayntleger, K.G.,
Deputy in Ireland. Grant 'for his ser-
vices . in tail male, of the lordthip and
manor and rectory of Kenyngton <i/i<i«
Conyngbroke Kent, with the advowson of
the vicarage, the manor and rectory of
Belly ng, Kent, and the advowson of the
vicarage, lands called Bowers in Sellyng
in tenure of Wm. Potvt, tithes within the
borough of Rode ami a barn in Sellyng
parish, which formerly belonged to Fever-
sham rectory, now leased with the manor
and rectory of Sellyng to Thos. Austen,
all which belonged to St. Augustine's
mon. without Canterbury ; the chantry of
Hedcron and lands specified of many
tenants (named) in Hedcrone and Dun-
stall, which the King purchased of Thomas
Crumwell, earl of Essex ; lands specified
of three tenants < named • in Hariettisham,
Staple-heist and Valdyng, which belonged
to Ledes priory; the manor of Stallcsfeld,
Kent, which belonged to the preceptory
of Westpeckam and to St. John's of
Jerusalem ; woods called Godderychc
Bleyue <80 ac.i in Sellyng parish, which
belonged to St. Augustine's, and Newmans
Copp <20 ac. i and Starresdane Copp
(15 ac.) in Stallesfeld, which belonged to
West Peckam preceptory. Del. Westm.,
3 July 36 Hen. VIII.— 8.B. (injured.)
Pat. p. 9, m. 12.
31. Arthur Sentleger, one of the pre-
bendaries of the cathedral and metro-
politan church of Christ in Canterbury.
Licence of non-residence for two years.
Westm. ,8 July 36 Hen. VIII.-8.B.
^'<ir p. !'. m. 81. In Knglith.
32. Sir Anthony Sentleger, a gentleman
of the Privy Chamber. To b<- the Kinp -
deputy of his realm of Ireland. /'<•/.
tm., 3 July 36 Hen. Mil.— 8.B.
t count frtiijnfd IHJ Wriothesley ; with note
by Sir John Baker that it is identical
with the old patent except in the word
"realm";. Pat. p. 9, m. 35.
33. The town of Galway in Connaught.
Ratification of privileges granted by the
following letters patent, viz. 26 Jan. and
1- Nov. T.i Ric II . 1-' March 3 H.-n.
[IV.]. 28 Aug. 4 Edw. IV.. and 15 Dec.
111., the gist of- each of which is
recited.
Also grant of the port of Galwey and
the bay or arm of the sea which enters
between the isles of Aran and flows as far
as the town of Galway, and the shipping
therein ; with reservation of the issues of
the cocket there and the privileges of the
620
86 HENRY VIII.
1544.
1035.
GRANTS IN JULY, 1544 — cont.
provost and burgesses of Athinry. Del.
Westm., 3 July 36 Hen. VtlL— S.B.
Pat. p. 9, m. 36.
34. Dorothy Dayrell, wife of Paul
Dayrell of Lyllyngston Dayrell, and
George Tresham. Grant, for 3871.
18*. 8d., to the said Dorothy, in fee, of
lands (specified and tenants named) in
Coldeaysheby, Ntht.,— Pipwell ; and in
Coldeaysheby and Welforde, — Sulby.
Also grant to George Tresham, in fee.
of tithes in Bamburgh, Line..' in tenure
of Robt. Dighton,— Bardney ; lands in
tenure of Thos. Wryte in Wadingwourth
and Wyspington, Line.. — Staynfclde
priory; lands in Maydenwell, Line., in
tenure of Thos. Mylforde, — Barlynges ; a
messuage called Carrauntes Place in
Northey in the parish of Ayshchurche,
Glouc., and a water mill there called
Carrauntes Myll, — I'ewkesbury ; except
tithe* pertaining to the chaplain of
Ayshchurche. Del. Westm., 3 July 36
Hen. VIII. — S.B. (signed by Westminster,
Petre, Bakere, Sir Robt. Southwell, North,
Moyle, St. John. Byche, Sir Ric. Southwell
and Bacon). Pat. p. 18, m. 16.
35. Alex. Belchar. To be keeper of
the manor of Myche Houghton and lands
in Houghton, Northampton, Abingdon
and Pedington. Ntht., which belonged to
John Bobbins, dec. , and are in the King's
hands by the minority of George Robbins,
s. and h. of the said John ; with wardship
and marriage of the heir. Del. Westm.,
3 July 36 Hen. VIII. — S.B. (countersigned
by St. John). Pat. p. 19, m. 25.
36. Ant. Brygham, of the Household.
Grant, for 168Z. 20d., of the manor of
Canonende, Oxon, a messuage, &c., called
Portaryens in tenure of John (sic) Rydges,
elk., late abbot of Nottley. in Caversham,
Oxon, a messuage, &c., called le Ferme
Place, in tenure of Thos., Simon and
Beatrice Lovejoye in Canonende and
Caversham, Oxon, three messuages called
Cannonlande there in tenure of Simon
Whythyll, a messuage, &c., called Powkis
in tenure of John Weste, in Caversham,
and many other messuages and lands
(specified and tenants named) in Caver-
sham ; all which premises belonged to
Nottley mon., Bucks. Del. Westm.,
4 July 36 Hen. VIH.— S.B. (signed by
Canterbury, Hertford, Westminster, Petre,
Bakere, Sir Robt. Southwell. Moyle,
Bacon and Duke). Pat. p. 2, m. 18.
'37. Thomas lord Aiideley of Walden,
dec., Thomas Audeley, sen., his brother,
and Thomas Audeley. jun. Pardon of a
bequest, made 19 April 35 Hen. VIII., by
the said lord Audeley, without the King's
licence, to the said Thomas Audeley,
sen., for life, with remainder to his son
the said Thos. Audeley, jun., in tail,
of the manor or messuage called Bere-
churche, with the park and the advowson
of the church there and lands in
Berechurche. Westdonyland. Estdony-
lande and Fyngrynghoo, and lands called
Colles Lande and Colles Medowe in
Aburton, a water mill in Layer de la Hay,
the manor or messuage called Gosebekkes,
rent of 20s. out of the manor of Hardsted-
hall (which rent belonged to the priory of
St. Botolph), and all lands of St. Botolph's
priory in Stanwey and Westdonyland,
the site, &c., of the late Crossed Friars
of Colchester, the messuage called the
Bell, &c., the wood called Crokelford
Wood (which belonged to the priory of
St. Botolph in Colchester), and lands
called Butlers, in Aburton and Peldon,
and Trumpyntons, in Magna Tey, Essex.
After which, viz. 30 April 36 Hen. VIII.,
the said lord Audeley died. Westm.,
4 July 36 Hen. VIII. Pat. 36 Hen. VIII., *
p. 3, m. 26.
38. John Aylyff, the King's servant.
Grant, in fee, for 236Z. 13s. 4d., of all
messuages, &c. , in the parish of St. Alban
in Woodstrete, London, eight tenants
named, two messuages (tenants named),
in the parish of St. Olave commonly
called Saynte Towleys in Sylverstrete,
London, and all messuages in the parish
of St. Nicholas Oleff , London, in tenure
of the churchwardens there,— priory of
Holy Trinity, commonly called Christ-
church, London ; five messuages (tenants
named ) in Woodstrete, in the parish of
St. Alban's, Woodstrete, London, — Notley,
Bucks ; a shop, &c. (tenant Ric. Burr), in
the parish of St. Margaret in Bredstrete,
London, — St. Mary Overey. Del. Westm.,
4 July 36 Hen. VIII. — S.B. (signed by
Hertford, Petre, Bakere.'Sir Robt. South-
well, North, Moyle, Bacon and Duke).
Pat. p. 3, m. 36.
39. Wm. Carr. Livery of lands as
s. and h. of Ralph Carr, dec. Del. Westm.,
4 July 36 Hen. VIII.— S.B. (signed by
St. John, Hynde and Sewester;. Pat.
p. 5, TO. 19.
40. Thomas Josselen and Dorothy
his wife. Grant, in fee to the said
Thomas, for 2GOZ. 10s., of the manor of
Bromeshowe Bury, Essex, with the site,
&c., of the same, the close called Slowe-
felde (54 ac.) in the parish of Kynges
Hatfild alias Hatfelde Brodocke, Essex
(between Slowediche grove on the south,
the fields called Highefeldes on the west,
the highway from Takeley to Chelmys-
forde on the north, and the grove called
Longe Hoes on the east i, and many other
closes (similarly specified) there, and a
rent of 2s. paid by Robt. Noke of Muche-
halingebury for a way across Greate
Reddlande to certain lands in Cotefeld ;
86 HENRY VIII.
i.-.n.
which premise* belonged to Edward duke
of Buckingham, attainted, and are in
tenure of Kalph Hall ; alao a wood of
5 ae. in Hinges Uatflld and another called
Cokkes Shote 1 3 M. ) there which belonged
to Buckingham. I'd. \Vestm., 4 July
86 Hen. VIII. — 8.B. (mur/i injured, bearing
the not,- tli.it '• this purchase doth pass at
the especial suit of John G alter esquire,
one of the gentlemen of the Privy
Chamber "). Pat. p. 5. m. 30.
41. Wm. Forth <ilia» Ford. Grant,
in fee. for 5011. 12$. id., of the manor of
Tangeham, Suff , a wood called Bellys
Grove thereto belonging and all appur-
tenances, except the advowson of Tange-
ham vicarage, all which are in tenure of
Lady Anne of Cleves for life, — Butley ;
a grange and lands in the towns of
Mylborn. Milborn Graunge and Holgill,
Westmld.. in tenure of Thos. Sandfforth.
and lands (tenants named in Sklegill and
Rose Oilles in Nubie, Melkenthropp and
Magna Strycklnnd, Westmld., — Shapp ;
messuages. Ac., described and tenants
named, in the parishes of St. Martin in the
Fields and St. Margaret Westminster,
Midd., which the King purchased from the
bp. of Durham as parcel of the bailiwick
of St. James in the Fields, Midd., vis.,
22 messuages. Ac., between the mansion
called Durham Place and the lane called
Ivclane, and four messuages, <ic.. in
Westminster, between the tenement of
John Rede on the west and that of the
church of St. Botulph without Aldergatc
on the east; all which were leased to
Win. Habelthwayte, 20 March 38 Hen.
VI 1 1 ., for 21 years. Del. Westm., 4 July
30 Hen. VIII.— S.B. (rigned by West-
minster. Petre. Bakere, Sir Bobt. South-
well, North, Moyle, St. John, Byche. Sir
Hie. Southwell, Rob. Chydley and Wm.
Staunford). Put. p. 7, m. 1.
42. John Homer. Lease of the
demesne lands of Stratton upon le Fosse.
a coal mine within the lordship of
Stratton, a meadow called Yorkmede in
Wydecombe lordship, and lands formerly
in tenure of Hie. Felde in Wydecombe
lordship, the demesne lands of Welton
manor, and all demesne lands in Myd-
somer Norton, all which belonged to the
late earl of Huntingdon in cos. Soms. and
Dors., and were leased, by pat. 11 Nov.
22 Hen. VIII., to John Hyde, who now
surrenders that lease ; for 21 years. Del.
Westm.. 4 July 36 Hen. VIII.— S.B.
(tigned by I)>iunce and .Woyk). Put. p. 8,
m. 12.
43. Walter Pepparde. gentleman usher.
Licence to export 500 dickers of t
hides from England or Ireland.
Westm.. 4 July " anno subscript© " — S B.
(countertigned by Chancellor Wriothesley).
Pat. 36 Hen. nil. p. 21, m. 43. In
Knglith.
44. Philip Roche, merchant, of Kyn-
sale in Ireland. Licence to export from
England into Ireland 1,600 qr. of wheat
and malt and 1 .600 qr. of beans. Westm.,
1-' June 86 Hen. VIII. Del. Westm.,
4 July. — P. 8. • founteni'infd ly Wriothes-
ley, with the note that •• this warrant was
first granted towards the building of a
fortress";. Pal. p. 31, m. 44.
46. Maurice Barkeley, a gentleman
usher of the Privy Chamber. Lease of
the farm of Ridding Courto within the
lordship of Dachet, Bucks., which lordship
is a member of the castle of Windsore ;
for 21 years. On surrender of similar
lease, 1 March 16 Hen. VIII., to Clement
Bagfeth. Del. Westm , 4 July 36 Hen.
VIII. — S.B. (tinned by Daunce and Moyle).
Par. p. 31, m.46.
46. Chr. Boothe, one of the King's
footmen. To be one of the four foresters
of Gawtres alitit Galtres forest, Yorks..
commonly called " the four pateners," in
reversion after John Wyghell. Westm.,
27 June 36 Hen. VIII. Del. Westm.,
4 July.— P.8. Pat. p. 28. m. 12.
47. John Lambard or Lamberd.
Grant, in fee, for 88&1., of tenements in
South wark, Surr., viz. one in the parish
of St. Saviour, in tenure of Peter Kyng,
two in Purcez Alley in the parish of St.
(Have, in tenure of Roger Saltpeter, and
one in the parish of St. Olave ; and a
chief messuage and eight tenements. Ac.,
in the parish of St. Mary Bothawe,
London, in tenure of Wm. F reman ; —
.ST. Mary Oi-ereu, Surr. Also a dyehonse
in the parish of All Hallows the Greater
in Thamys Strete. London, in tenure of
John Curtyes. - Dartfford nunnery, Kent.
Del. Westm . 6 July 36 Hen. VIII.— S.B.
(tigned by Westminster, Petre, Bakere,
Sir Root. Southwell. North, Moyle,
Wriothesley, St. John, Sir Ric. Southwell,
Cbydley and Staunford). Pat. p. 1, m 34.
48. John Maynard and Wm. Breton.
Grant, for 7661. 4* :W.. of numerous
' messuages, Ac. (specified and tenants
; named), in various streets, Ac., of the
I town of St. Albans, Herta,— St. Alban'i
mon. ; a watermill called Walke Mylle
•i//'M Heth Myll in Chaddesley, Wore., in
tenure of Thos. Forrest, and lands called
Mawtes Furlong in Chaddesley, within
the lordship of Dunclent, and Spelleyhull
in Chaddesley, within the lordship of
Stone, leased with the said watermill.
ftordetlftj; a messuage. Ac., in Sheryn ton
aliat Sheryngton, Bucks, in tenure of
Henry Audeley. a messuage, Ac., in
Bryxworth, Ntht. in tenure of Thos.
Myne, cottages, Ac., in Hertwell. Ntht..
in tenure of Thos. Muaserd and Thos.
' Harbour, a tenement in le Drapery,
Northampton, in tenure of Thos. Pem-
berton, and tithes in Wollarston, Ntht.,
in tenure of John Spencer,— Delaprey ;
622
86 HENRY VIII.
1544.
1035.
GRANTS IN JULY, 1544 — cont.
closes (extents given) in Hawkesworth
within Ottley parish, Yorks., in tenure of
Thos. Wood, — Essholte priory ; lands in
Mukton, Line., in tenure of Wm. Curies,
—Ali-intiham ; a tenement, &c., in le
Frenche Rowe in St. Albans, Herts, in
tenure of Bic. Sherpe, and another in
Halywell Street there, in tenure of John
Nager, another tenement, &c.. in St.
Albans, in tenure of Thos. Clewe, and a
watermill called Soppewell Mill in St.
Albans, in tenure of Sir Fras. Bryan,
with appurtenances in St. Peter's parish,
Herts, — St. Albans won,; twelve mes-
suages, &c., in High Holborne in St.
Andrew's parish, Midd., in tenure of Bic.
Tailour, — Charterhouse. Westm., 29 June
30 Hen. VIII. Del. Westm., 5 July.—
P.S. (injured). Pat. p. 3, m. 21.
49. Ambrose Jermyn. Grant, in fee,
for 247Z. 10s. 8<i. of the manor of
Wattlesfeld, Suff., and woods called Croft
Wood (25 ac.), Lowndewood (37 ac.), and
Bryana Wood (4 ac.), in Wattlesfeld, —
liury St. Edmund's. Westm., 27 June
36 Hen. VIII. Del. Westm., 5 July.—
P.S. Pat. p. 8, m. 5.
50. Paul Wythypoll, merchant tailor,
of London, and Edmund Wythypoll his
son. Grant, in fee, for 986L 6s. Sd.. of
the lordship and manor of High Hall
alias Walkhampstowe Tony in Walkham-
stowe, Essex, parcel of the lands commonly
called Cooparcioners Landes, formerly of
the duke of Somerset, with the woods
called Helbrynkes (16 ac.) and Bakers
Marshe <4 ac.) in Walcomstowe.
Also grant, in fee. for 394Z. 14s. Bd., of
the lordship and manor of Marke and the
messuage and farm and hereditament
called le Marke in the parishes of Leyton
and Walkehamstowe, Essex, leased to
John Boulesley, and two messuages in
tenure of Wm. Nasshe and John Gryme
in the parish of St. John in Walbroke,
London, — St. Helen's priory, London ;
and the rectory and the advowson of the
vicarage of Walcomstowe, — priory of Holy
Trinity commonly called Christechurche,
London. Del. Westm., 5 July 36 Hen.
VIII. — S.B. (sinned by Westminster,
Petre, Bakere.Sir Bobt. Southwell, North,
Moyle. Wriothesley, St. John, Byche,
Sir Bic. Southwell, Bacon and Dukei.
Pat. p. 18, m. 15.
51. Henry Holbeche, now duly elected
bp. of Bochester. Licence to hold, together
with his bishopric, from the feast of SS.
Philip and James last until the same
feast in the year 1550. the vicarage of
Bromysgrove and chapel of Norton Begis
thereto annexed, Wore. Del. Westm.,
5 July 36 Hen. VIII.— S.B. Pat. p. 21.
m. 13. lli/mcr, XV. 37.
52. Gasperyne de Gaffyne, the King's
servant. Licence to export 200 undressed
woollen cloths. Del. Westm., 5 July
36 Hen. VIII. — S B. (countersigned by
Sir Ant. Browne). Pat. p. 21, m. 46.
53. Bic. Blounte, one of the ushers of
the Chamber. To be keeper of ths park
and steward of the manor of Caversham
aiias Cawshain, Oxon. vice John Bricket,
master cook for the King's mouth, who
surrenders patents of 6 April 32 Hen.
VIII. , to Wm. Bolte, serjeant at arms,
and him, and 21 Sept. 33 Hen. VIII., to
himself, by which he held these offices.
Westm., 28 June 36 Hen. VIII. Del.
Westm., 5 July.— P.S. Pat. p. 21, m. 48.
54. George Tressham and Elizabeth
his wife. Grant, in fee to the said
George, for 911. 17s. (on surrender of a
grant, by pat. 4 May 31 Hen. VIII., to the
said Elizabeth, then Elizabeth Salvage,
of a pension of 40Z. for life), of the rectory
of Newton Magna and Newton Parva,
Ntht., in tenure of John Lane, of Keter-
ing, with tithes and other appurtenances
specified, — Pypwell ; rents and lands
(specified and tenants named) in Hay-
forde, Ntht., — St. James's beside North-
ampton ; a wood in Weldon and Dene,
Ntht., called Priors Copps, and lands in
Weldon, tenant Bobt. Slye, and in Dene,
tenant Joan Clerk,— Fynneshade priory;
the rectory of Desbrughe, Ntht., in tenure
of Giles Pulton, — Rothewell priory ; with
the advowson of the vicarage of Des-
broughe ; and the close called Gorefeldes,
Bucks, in tenure of Arthur Longvyle, —
Delapray, At/it. Westm., 5 July. Pat.
36 Hen. VIII.. p. 23, m. 23.
55. John Gates, the King's servant,
and Thomas Throgood. Grant, in fee,
for 1.263Z. 10s. 4d., of the reversion of
the messuages, &c., in the following
Crown leases, viz. (1) 22 June 33 Hen.
VIII.. to Bic. Tredrey of three tenements
(tenants named) within the precinct of
the Grey Friars beside Newgate, London,
for life, (2; 22 Nov. 32 Hen. VIII., to
Edm. Levesey of a tenement leased to
Bobt. Cranewell within the said precinct,
for life, (3) 19 April 32 Hen. VIII., to
Wm. Grene of a tenement in tenure of
John Armestrong in the parish of St.
Leonard in Estcheape, London, which
belonged to Halywell mon., for life,
(4) 14 April 33 Hen. VIII., to Bic. Daye
of three tenements in Graciouse Strete,
London, in the parish of All Hallows.
in tenure of Bobt. Adelsey and one in
tenure of Wm. Pratt, for life, (5) 19 March
35 Hen. VIII., to Massea de Myllan,
widow, late wife of Peter Myllan, Greek,
of a messuage, &c., late in tenure of the
late lord Zouche and of the said Massea
within the precinct of the late Black
Friars, London, for 21 years.
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.
Also a messuage, Ac. , in Hoggenlane in
the parish of St. Michael in Woodd Strete,
and a piece of void ground there (bound-
aries of each given) in tenure of John
Smyth, baker, and a tenement called le
Ball (formerly le Boorysheddj, in tenure
of Thos. Blank.^aberdaaher, and a mes-
suage, &c., in tenure of Ant. Cowley (late
> ter Bankvs). in the parish of St.
Leonard in Estcheape. — Holy Trinity,
commonly cnll,,l Chrittrhurch, London ;
two messuages. Ac., at Bysshoppes Gate,
London, tenant Geo. Colyns, — ll'rnlvk.
.W<»/>; two messuages, Ac., in tenure of
Win. Lacye and Wm. Maye in the parish
of St. Thomas Apostle, in tenure of
Spencer, and one in the parish of
St. Swithin in Candclwykstrete, London,
in tenure of Robt. Aldford, — College of
Aeon ; two messuages, Ac., in the parish
of St. Olave beside the Tower, tenant
Robt. Grace, and two in the parish of
St. Mary in Aldcrmanburio. tenant Laur.
Maxefeld, — St. Helen't priory; three
tenements in Mark Lane in the said
parish of St. Olave, tenant Cbr. Vyllers,
four in the parish of St. Botolph without
Algate, tenants Bic. Wroughton and
Laur. Todmiin. one in the parish of St.
t in Fynk, tenant Thos. Russheton,
one called le Swan in the parish of St.
Sepulchre without Newgate, tenant Bic.
Hudson, — num. of fr'nircji n tenement
mid piece of void ground at the gate of
the lute Friars Minors, tenant Anne
Lethego, widow, and a messuage, Ac.,
within the site of the said Friars, tenants
John Wyseman and Thos. Yare, which
belonged to the said Friar* Minor* ; a shop
in the parish of St. Anne, London, within
the site of the late Friar* Preachtn,
tenant Edm. Elmisse ; two messuages in
.o Lane, tenant John Pratt, and an
inn called le Crane, tenant John Sleight,
in the said parish of St. Olave, and six
messuages in le Olde Chaunge, tenant
Wm. Gymlett, and two in the parish of
St. Botolph. tenant Robt. Kyrk, — C rotted
l-'ri.ir* ; two messuages, Ac., within the
precinct of the Friar* Prtm-ln-rt, tenants
- Founteyn and Wm. Baynton ; a
messuage in the parish of St. Leonard in
Estchepc. tenant Bic. Grene, and in
Grubbstrctc in the parish of St. Giles
Crypplegate, London, tenant Reginald
Hatfeld, — Hallytcell priory; three mes-
suages in the parish of All Hallows in
Graciouse Strete, in tenure of Bobt.
raey, one there in tenure of \\m.
Pratt, an inn there in tenure of John
Starkye, a messuage there in tenure of
Wm. (Jobbe, a messuage called le George
in tenure of Thos. Pcterboroughe, a
meadow of 30 ac. in the parish of St.
Pancras, Midd., and a messuage in the
parish of All Hallows in Graciouse Strete,
in tenure of Simon Englysshe, messuages
in the parish of St. Michael at Quene
Hythe, tenants John Hyll and Eleanor
Studdlcy,— Clmrterhoute ; a messuage in
the parish of 8t Mary in Wolechurche,
tenant Elii. Burley,— Clerktnwtll priory,
a chief messuage called "the Abbott**
Lodgyng of Bamsey" and six messuages
on the south side of it in Whyte Crosse
Strete. in the parish of St. Giles without
Crypplegate, London, tenant Sir Nich.
Hare, two gardens there in tenure of John
Twysselton, and twenty-nine other mes-
suages, Ac. (tenants named), in that
parish, — Ramity num.. Hunt* ; and a
messuage beside the gate and within the
precinct of the Friar t Preacher*, late in
tenure uf lord Zmiche and now of Peter
Mi- ne ma, Greek. Del. Westm , 5 July
36 Hen. VIII. — S.B. (MIM.-/J injured, tigned
>>y Westminster, Petre, Bakere, Sir Robt.
Southwell, North, and others whose sig-
natures are lost). Pat. p. 28, m. 4.
56. Owen ap Kyenvryk ap Tudder.
Ifiir- of four tenements and 200 ac. of
escheated land in the town of Myvot in
the commote of Istulas and lordship of
Denbigh, co. Denbigh, in tenure of Dd.
Lloyd and Meredith ap Robert ; for 21
years from Mich. next. /'-/. Westm.,
5 July 36 Hen. VIII.— SJJ. (*ioned hy
Daunce and Moyle). Pat. p. 28, m. 1.
67. Sir George Carewe, the King's
servant, and Dame Mary his wife. Grant,
in fee to the said Sir George, for his ler-
vices. of the manor of Chetylhamton,
Devon, except the park. lately disparked,
called Chetylhamholt, in tenure of Gawin
Carewe in Chetylhamton parish, the
manor of Newham aliai Newnebam in
the parish of Chulmelegh, Devon, the
grain and fulling mills of Newham in
tenure of Thos. Hollamore, the farm of
the manor of Buckeland Tryll in the
parish of Axmouth. Devon, in tenure of
Walter Langley, and the farm of the
manor of Stotecombe in Axmouth in
tenure of John Tanner, all which belonged
to Henry marquis of Exeter. Del.
Westm.. 6 July 36 Hen. VIII.— S.B.
(••onntrr.*i<inrd !>;/ Daunce, Moyle and
Btannford). Pat. p. 2*. m. 8.
58 John Mydwynter. of Exeter.
Grant, in fee, for 111/., of the chief mes-
tuage, Ac. (described and tenants named),
in the parish of St. Petroc in Exeter,
which belonged to Henry marquis of
Exeter, attainted. Westm.. 26 June
8G Hen. Mil. Del. Westm., 5 July.—
P.S. Pat. p. 28, m. 13.
69. James Hawe. Grant, in fee, for
-"••I/. 3*. 4d , of the manor and the ad-
vowson of the parish church of Sontberey,
Norf., — Hnry man., SuJT. ; and lands in
Barningham (both within and without
the close), Suff., now held by John
Balderey under lease of Monday on the
feast of St. Michael 1488, 4 Hen. VII. —
^fpulchre't priory in Thttford. Del.
Westm.. 5 July 96 Hen. VIII —S B.
(tinned hy Hertford. Westminster. Petre.
624
36 HENRY VIII.
1544.
1035.
GRANTS IN JULY, 1544 — cont.
Bakere. Sir Robt. Southwell, North, Moyle,
St. John, Byche, Sir Bic. Southwell,
Hendle and Staunford).
60. Richard Luddington, elk. Pre-
sentation to the vicarage of Aldenham.
Line, dioc., void by the death of John
Parker. Del. Westm., f> July 30 Hen.
VIII.— S.B.
61. John Halile, of the Jewel House.
Grant, in fee, for 178/. 14s. 8d., of all
(three) messuages in the parish of St.
James Apostle at Garlikhith, London,
which belonged to St. John's of Jerusalem
(situations described), in tenure of John
Pratte and Thos. Walter, and three mes-
suages in Bradstrete in the parish of St.
Michael of Quenehith, between the tene-
ment of Sir Wm. Barentyne on the east,
north and south, and the highway of
Bredstrete on the west, in tenure of Wm.
Nelson ; all which premises are leased to
Robt. Seymer for life by pat. 27 July
35 Hen. VIII. Also eight messuages, &c.
(described and tenants named), in Foster
Lane, in the. parish of St Michael ad
Bladam, which belonged to the late college
of Aeon, London, and were granted to
the said John Halile, for life, by pat.
12 July 32 Hen. VIII. Westm., 28 June
36 Hen. VIII. Del. Westm., 5 July.—
P.S.
62. Matthew earl of Lynox. Deniza-
tion. Westm., 6 July. Pat. 3& Hen. VIII.,
p. 20, m. 20. Rymer, XV. 37.
63. Thomas Bysshopp, secretary of
Matthew earl of Lynox. Denization.
No note of delivery. — S B. (countersigned
by Chancellor Wriothesley i. Pat. 36 Hen.
VIII., p. 20, m. 21 (dated Westm., 6 July).
Rymer, XV. 38.
64. Nicholas Denton, and William
Denton his son. Grant, in survivorship,
of the office of clerk of the watch of the
retinue at the town of Berwick. On
surrender of pat. 1 Oct. 25 Hen. VIII. to
the said Nicholas alone. Del. Westm ,
6 July 36 Hen. VIII.— S.B. (countersigned
by Sir Ant. firuirnc . Pat. p. 21, m. 45.
65. Henry Storrey of Clyvelande,
Yorks.. and Anne his wife. Grant, in fee
to the said Henry, for 78Z. 18s. 8d., of
messuages, &c , in Aslabye, within the
bpric. of Durham in co. York 'sio, in
tenure of Bic. Makney and Wm. Marwood,
which belonged to Gyslxmrne mon. Also,
for 94Z. 10».. of lands in Colde Inglebye,
Yorks , partly in tenure of Sii Hen. Gas-
coigne, which belonged to Jarvaux mon.
Del. Westm., 6 July 36 Hen. VIII.— S.B.
(signed by Canterbury, Hertford, West-
minster. Petre, Bakere, Sir Bobt. South-
well, North, Moyle, Hendle and Duke).
Pat. p. 28, m. 14.
66. Gruff ap Jevan. Lease of lands
specified in the towns of Seryor, Dynhen-
gron and Brynffannyng, late in tenure of
Dd. ap Eign', in the commote of Istulas
within the lordship of Denbigh, co. Den-
bigh, and lands specified in the commote
of Issalet within the lordship of Denbigh,
all now in tenure of the said Gruff ap
Jevan ; for 21 years. Del. Westm.,
7 July 36 Hen. VIII.— S.B. (signed by
Daunce and Moyle). Pat. p. 2, m. 8.
67. William Sanders and Frances his
wife. Livery of lands in the right of the
said Frances, d. and h. of Wm. Zouche,
dec. Del. Westm., 7 July 36 Hen. VIII.
— S.B. (signed by St. John, Hynde and
Sewester). Pat. p. 2, m. 16.
68. Roger and Robert Taverner.
Grant, in fee, for 481Z. 3s. 10d., of four
tenements, &c.. in Charterhouse Lane in
the parish of St. Sepulchre without New-
gate. Midd., in tenure of Wm. Eggeborn,
John Whyte and Ric. Alen, two terfe-
ments, &c., in the parish of St. Giles
without Crepulgate, in the suburbs of
London, in tenure of Wm. Pykering, and
one tenement in the parish of St. Michael
at Quenehithe, in tenure of the widow
Graye. — Charterhouse ; a tenement in
Fogwell in Charterhouse Lane, parish of
St. Sepulchre, in tenure of Thos. Turne-
bole, and thirteen other tenements there
(tenants named), — Oiarterhouse; all tene-
ments, &c., in the parishes of St. Alphege
in Mugwellstrete and St. Olave in Sylver-
strete beside Crepulgate, in tenure of
John Rollesley. which belonged to St.
Heleti's priory ; two tenements in Smyth-
feld in the said parish of St. Sepulchre
(lying between le George on the west, the
highway on the south and east, and the
tenement belonging to St. Sepulchre's
church on the north), in tenure of Robt.
Reason, two in VVestsmythfeld in the
same parish in tenure of John Stanes,
" iremonger," three in Snourehilstrete in
the same parish in tenure of Wm.
Doncaster and Wm. Typlady, ten in
\Vyndeagayne Lane and five in Snoure-
hyll in the same parish in tenure of Wm.
Bull, and two in Snourehyll (between that
late in tenure of Thos. Doncaster on the
east, and that of St. Sepulchre's church
on the west in tenure of John Bowyer, —
St. Bartholomew:' s priory in West Smyth-
feld ; lands of the yearly value of 6s. lO^d.
iu tenure of Thos. Thomson in Golcebye,
Line., and lands there of like value in
tenure of Thos. Braye, — St. Katharine's
jiriunj beside Lincoln; lands of the yearly
value of 5s. in tenure of Wm. Boynton in
Humberston, Line., — Humberston ; lands
called Makkam of the yearly value of
2s. 6d. in tenure of John Clerke, in
Cokeryngton, Line., lands called Southon-
close of the yearly value of 18s. in tenure
of Robt. Whnlley, in Alvyngham, Line..
HI;\[;Y VIII.
031
1544.
and lands of the yearly value of 9s. in
tenure of John Patyaon, in Alvynghani
and Terdborowe, Lino., — Lotclhparke
abbey \ two tenement* in Fletestrcte in
the pariah of St. Danstan in the West,
in the suburbs of London, in tenure
of Win. Rigeley, Surrey, granted to Sir
Wm. Pownder and Margaret his wife
for life. — St. Mary Overey priory ; and
four tenements in the pariah of St. (files
without Crrpulgate, in tenure of Win.
Annsoll, and three others (named), granted
to John Clynkerdagger for life,— Charter-
hmue. />/. VVo8tm.,7July36nen. VIII
— S.B. niiitifJ In/ Canterbury, Hertford,
Westminster, Potrc, Bukere, Sir Robt.
Southwell. Moyle, North, Hendlo and
Stannford >. Pat. p. 2, m. 10.
69. Philip do Aranda. Spaniard.
Licence, at the contemplation of the duke
of Alberqneq, to export 500 dickers of
tanned leather. Del. Westm., 7 July
36 Hen. VIII.— S.B. Pat. p. 21, m. 49.
In Englith.
70. Giles Gore. Grant, in fee, for
5911. 15*. Id., of the lordship and manor
of Grutiyngton, Wilts, which belonged to
Glastonbury rnon.. with the advowson of
Grutiyngton rectory. Del. Westm., 7 July
36 Hen. VIII.— S.B. (tigned by West-
minster, Petre, Bakere, Sir Robt. South-
well. North. Moyle, Wriotheslcy. Ryche,
Sir Ric. Southwell, Bacon and Duke;.
Pat. p. 28. m. 11.
71. John Barwyke, of Eston, Wilts.
Grant, in fee, for 192/. 10i.. of the lord-
ship and manor of Blanforde St. Mary
nliat Seynt Mnrye Blanforde, Dors., in
tenure of John Fryo — Clerkenicell priory,
Mid,l. Also, for 16U. 14*. 4</.. of lands
called Ippyngcscombe alia* Hippynges-
combe, in tenure of Thos. Hall, parcel of
Marleburgh manor, Wilts, which belonged
to the late Queen Jane; and the hay
called the Kynges Have, in tenure of
Charles Bulkeley, in Hippy ngescombe
within Chnett forest. Wilts, and ten
woods (named) containing 314 ac , in
Hyppyngescombe. Del. Westm., 7 July
86 Hen. VIII.— S.B. (tigned by West-
minster. Petre, Bakere, Sir Robt. South-
well, North. Moyle, St. John. Ryche,
Sir Ric. Southwell, Bacon and Duke).
Pat. p. 28. m. 12.
72. Thomas Cornwales. Livery of
lands as s. and h. of Sir John Cornwales.
Del. Westm., 8 July 36 Hen. VIII.— S.B.
(tigned by St. John, Hynde and Seweeter).
Pat. p. 2. m. 17.
73. Francis Jobson and Elizabeth his
wife, Andrew Dudley. Robert Hennage,
and Richard Duke. Grant, in fee to the
said Francis, for 4301. 10*., of the site,
Ac., of the late preoeptory of Newlamle,
Yorks., which belonged to St. John's of
Jerusalem, the lordship and manor of
21715
Newlande, with closes and woods upeei-
•ied/ and all appurtenances in Newlande.
I Normanton.Wodehouse.Altoftes.SnyUll.
Huntwyke, Sherleston. Sondall. Walton,
Chapelthorpe, Cregilston, Milnethorpe.
Wakefelde. Btaneley, Owehetroppe, Loft-
house, Pountfrett, Fryston beside the
Water, Horreberry. Kyrkethorpe and
CurleU)n, Yorks. ; also rents and land*
(specified and tenants named) in Norman-
tun. Woodhouse, Altoftes, Snytall, Hunt
wike (which belonged to the mon. of St.
Oswald of Nostelles), Sherleston, Sandal!.
Walton, Chapelthorpe, Cregilston, Mylne
thorpe, Wakefelde, Htaneley. Owehetroppe
and Lofthouso, Pountcfrett, Fryston beside
the Water, Horreberry, Kyrkethorpe and
Carleton. all which belonged to Neiclande
l>receptory. Also the lordship and manor
of Abbottes in Stnnwey. Essex, in tenure
of John George, with its appurtenances
in Stanwey, Ford ham, Copforde. and
Lexden. Essex, — Walt ham Holy Crott ;
the house, site, buildings (specified), Ac.,
of tho late drey t'riart in Colchetler,
Essex ; a close of 15 ac. (boundaries
given) in Hackeney, Midd., in tenure of
Robt. Hennage. and lands in the parish
of Haekeney. formerly in tenure of Wm.
Lowthe, goldsmith, and afterwards of
John Hedge, which belonged to the new
hotpital of St. Mary without Bytthoppit-
aate, l.omlon, except the field on the
western sMe of Hackeney rectory in
tenure of Chr. Ursewykc. the rector. Also
the farm and messuage or manor called
Brascwyke in Myleende and Lexden
beside Colchester, Essex, in tenure of
Frns. Jobson. and woods called Acremans-
woode, Welshewoode and Cherite Grove,
within the liberties of Colchester, which
belonged to Thomas Crumwell, earl of
Essex, attainted, and previously to St.
.Fohn't mon. in Colchftter. Del. Westm.,
8 July 36 Hen. VIII. — S.B. (tigned
l>y Canterbury, Hertford, Westminster,
Petre. Sir Robt. Southwell. North, Moyle,
Wriothi-sley. Ryche, Sir Ric. Southwell,
Bacon and Duko . Pat. p. 3, m. 9.
74. Ralph Hopton. Grant, in fee.
for 672J. 16*. 9d., of the reversion and
part of the rent reserved on a 21 years'
lease to him, 28 Oct. 31 Hen. VIII., of
the site and certain lands specified of the
late mon. of Wytham. Soms., with tithes
in Wytham, Westbarne, Billerica. Quart*
and fe Frary, Soms. Also grant of the
premises and other lands specified and
tenants named) in Wytham, the rectory
of Wytham and certain tithes there. —
Wytham. Westm., 28 June 36 Hen. VIII.
Del. Westm., 8 July.— P.S. Pat. p. 5,
«. 22.
75. Ric. Pymonde. Grant, in fee,
for 4371. 10*., of lands in tenure of Thos.
Crofte in Caton, Claughton and Gryssyng-
ham, in Lonesdale, Lane , — Cokertandt ;
the rectory and the advowson of the
tl
86 HENRY VIII.
1544.
1035.
GRANTS IN JULY, 1544 — ci>nt.
vicarage of Batteley, Yorks., with lands
and tithes (tenants named) in Morley,
Batteley and Gilderston, Yorks.. and five
messuages, &c. (tenants named) in Crof ton,
Yorks., — St. Oswald's. Del. Westm.,
8 July 36 Hen. VIII.— S.B. (ttigned by
Canterbury, Hartford, Westminster, Petre,
Bakere, Sir Robt. Southwell, North, Moyle,
Chydley and Staunford). Pat. p. 9,
m. 39.
76. John Clerke, of Hadley, Suff.
Grant, in fee, for 254J. 10s. 3£d.. of the
reversion of the manor or lordship of
Leyham, Suff., now in tenure of Malina
Tylney, widow, and leased, 4 May 35 Hen.
VIII., for 21 years, to Wm. Awsteyn,
which belonged to the late Queen Jane.
Also grant of the said manor, the ad-
vowson of the rectory of St. Andrew in
Leyham, and a wood called Moche Wood
(30 ac.) in Leyham. Del. Westm., 8 July
36 Hen. VIII.— S.B. (signed by West-
minster, Petre, Bakere; Sir Robt. South-
well, North, Bradshawe, John Caryll and
Chydley). Pat. p. 14, m. 11.
77. John Crompton, of the borough
of Southwark, armourer. Licence to
export 500 un wrought broad cloths.
Westm., 7 June 36 Hen. VIII. Del.
Westm., 8 July.— S.B. Pat. p. 28, m. 13.
In English.
78. Queen Katharine. Commission
as regent of the realm in the King's
absence in France ; and appointment of
Thomas abp. of Canterbury, lord Chan-
cellor Wriothesley, Edw. earl of Hertford,
great chamberlain, Thomas bp. of West-
minster and Sir Wm. Petre, one of the
King's prime secretaries, as her Coun-
cillors, and of the said earl of Hertford as
chief captain of her armies. Del. Westm. .
9 July 36 Hen. VIII.— S.B. Pat. p. 8,
HI. 1. Rymer, XV. 39.
79. The city of Bristol. Grant, for
789J. 17*. 10d., of the manor of Temple
Fee, within the said city, cos. Bristol and
Soms., which belonged to St. John's of
Jerusalem, and to Templecombe pre-
ceptory, free rents from lands and tene-
ments (tenants named) in various streets
and places of Bristol, and in Portebury
and West Weston, Soms., and also mes-
suages, &c., specified (and tenants named)
in Bristol, and all appurtenances of the
said manor ; and a piece of void ground,
47 ft. long by 23 ft. wide, upon the bridge
of Bristol in St. Thomas's parish, between
tenements of David Harrys on the south
and Thos. Launcedon on the north,
which belonged to Wyttham priory ; and
numerous lands (specified and tenants
named) within the town, suburbs and
liberty of Bristol and the hundred of
Barton, Glouc., lately purchased from
viscount Lysley. Del. Westm., 9 July
36 Hen. VIII. — S.B. (injured, signed by
Canterbury, Hertford, Westminster, Petre,
Sir Robt. Southwell, North, and others
whose signatures are lost). Pat. p. 28,
m. 1.
80. Thos. Parker, late of Netherhaddon,
Derb., gentleman. General pardon of
felonies, &o. Del. Westm., 9 July 36 Hen.
VIII.— S.B. Pat. p. 28, in. 9.
81. John Ryther, the King's servant.
Lease of 8 ac. of meadow in Whave-
medowe within the manor of Grynstede,
and a field of 15 ac. called Whctenfeld in
Grynsted, late in occupation of Thos.
Duryvall and now in that of the said
John, which belonged to Thomas earl of
Essex, attainted ; for 21 years. Del.
Westm., 9 July 36 Hen. VIII.— S.B.
(signed by Daunce, Southwell and Moyle).
Pat. p. 28, m. 9.
82. Sir Henry Knevet, a gentleman of
the Privy Chamber. Confirmation of the
grant to him in tail male, 25 Sept.
25 Hen. VIII., of the manor of Cundour.
Doryngton and Ryton, Salop, which be-
longed to Sir Francis viscount Lovell,
attainted ; and grant of the reversion of
the same to him and his heirs in fee.
Del. Westm., 9 July 36 Hen. VIII.— S.B.
Pat. p. 28, m. 10.
83. Geoffrey Danyell. Grant, in fee.
for 62Z. 10s., of numerous messuages. &c.
(specified and tenants named), in the
borough of Marlborough. Wilts, which
belonged to Bradenstock mon.. Mayden-
bradley mon., and the priory of St.
Margaret beside Marlborough. Del.
Westm.. 9 July 36 Hen. VIII.— S.B.
(signed by Westminster, Petre, Sir Robt.
Southwell, Bakere. Moyle, North, Robt.
Chydley and John Caryll). Pat. p. 28,
m. 48.
84. Roger More, serjeant of the
Accatry (emptoria), and Agnes his wife.
Grant, in fee to the said Roger (in
exchange for 828 ac. of land and 5 ac. 70
per. of meadow in Blakthorne and
Ambersden, Oxon), of 107 ac. of meadow,
&o., in Wrechewike, Oxon, — house of
Aysherige', and common of pasture in the
hamlet and fields of Wrechewike. Del.
Westm., 10 July 36 Hen. VIII.— S.B.
(countersigned by Ryche and Duke).
Pat. p. 19. m. 31.
85. Peter Moores, a native of the Em-
peror's dominions. Denization. Westm.,
11 July. Pat. 36 Hen. VIII., p. 1, m. 36.
86. Chancellor Wriothesley, High
Chamberlain Hertford. Thomas bp. of
Westminster, and Secretary Petre.
Commission to compound with persona
desiring exemption from attending the
m:\i:y vm.
King into Franc*. M. by Act* of 1 1 and
19 Henry VII., all who have grants
of land* offices, annuities, Ac., from tho
King, are bound to do. Del. Westra..
1 1 July 36 Hen. VIII.— SB. Pat. p. 8,
M. 2. Jiyntrr, XV. 46. In Einjlith.
87. Thomas abp. of Canterbury.
Chancellor Wriotbesley, High Chamber-
lain Hertford, Thomas bp.of Westminster,
and Secretary 1'. tr. . Coramissi<
Canterbury, Hertford, Westminster and
1'etre to sign grants of lands, with con-
dition that the King may redeem them
within one year, to the mayor, aldermen
andcitizensof London, who nave advanced
certain money to the King for his enter-
prise against the French King ; and to
Wriuthesley, as Chancellor, to pass such
grants. Del. Westm., 11 July 3C Hen.
VIII.— S.B. Pat. p. 8, m. 2. Rymer,
AT. 45. InF.nglith.
88 Queen Katharine, Regent general
of the realm. Commission to her and
any two of the Councillors appointed to
her to sign warrants to the King's
treasurers for money. Del. Westm.. 11
July 36 Hen. VIII.- S.B. Pat. p. ft.
m. 2. Ilymer, XV. 44. In Englith.
89. Sir John Woderington and Thomas
Gower, the King's servants. Grant, in
survivorship of the office of marshal of
the town of Berwick, with such fees. In;..
ns Thomas Musgrave had. On surrender
of pat. 11 April 32 Hen. VIII., granting
the office to Woderington alone. Westm.,
7 July 86 Hen. VIII. Del. Westm..
11 .]\i\y.—8.B.4<-ouiiter»iyiied by Hertford).
Put. p. 17, m. 5.
90. Stephen Darell, the King's
servant, and Anne his wife. Grant, in
fee to the said Stephen, for 380J. 16«. 2d.,
of tho manor of Horsemonden, Kent,
three mills in the parishes of Horse-
in. ii. I. MI and Goodhurst, Kent, in tenure
«f Humph. Panrofte. 'the advowson of
Horsemonden rectory, and a wood called
Horsemonden Copp (16 ac.), all which
belonged to the late earl of Essex,
attainted. Del. Westm.. 11 July 36 Hen.
Mil.— S.B. (tigned by Canterbury, Hert-
ford, Petre, Bakere, Sir Robt. Southwell,
Movie, Sir Hie. Southwell. Hrndle and
Staunford;. Pal. p. 10, m. H>.
91. Stephen Vaughan, the King's
servant. To be one of the under-
treasurers of the exchange, coinage and
mint in the Tower of London, with 200
mks. a year, from Annunciation last.
Del. Westm.. 11 July 86 Hen. VIIL—
S.B. Pat. p. 28, m. 9.
92. Sir Humph. RadclyrTe. the King's
servant. Grant, in fee (for his services),
of all lands in Depedale and Patterdale,
Penreth, Carleton and Farleton, in cos.
Westmld., Lane, and Cumb., or elsewhere,
which belonged to William Lancaster,
gentleman, attainted, annual value lit.
\\Vst,,,.. 11 July :M; Ili-n. VI1I.-8.B.
(counterriyned fry Southwell and Moyle).
Pat. p. 28. M. 10.
93. Wm. Sakevyle. the King'sservant
Grunt, in fee, for 165*. 4*. »/.. of
of lands granted, inter al>
Kic. Longe. for life, by pat. 28 April
;: t Hen. VIII., viz. a tenement called
Statist**! in the parish of Chalweldon
tilini Chauldon, SUIT., with lands there
and in Kuterharu nlim Kateram, Surr.,
in tenure of Thos Best and Joan his
wife, and woods called Holmegrove (4 ac.)
in Chalweldon and Sellers Grove (Sac.),
Wurke Copices (4 ac.). Stone Kyden
Woode (2 no.), and Wclibuy Wood .2 ac.).
in KiiiiThum, nil which belonged to the
late hospital of Thomas Becket in South -
wurk. Al-o grant of the chapel in
Brendewoode, Essex, commonly called
Thomas Beckett's chapel), with its church-
yard, Ac., which belonged to Thos.
( 'rum well earl of Essex, and previously
to the mon of St. Osythe. in tenure of
John Ryley ; and the manor and the
rectory of Katerham alia* Kateram, Surr.,
in tenure of John Best, the advowson of
the vicarage of Katerham. and woods in
Chaweldon called Hrode Woode (19| ac.),
lie. UK lull Coppes (17 ac.l, the wood in
Woodgatecrofte (2 oc.), Bromewoode
(8 ac.), and in Katheram called
Monkyswoo<l (10 ac.), which belonged
to Waltham mon., Essex. Del. Westm.,
11 July 36 Hen. VIII.— S.B. (tigned Inj
Westminster, Pctre, Bakere, Sir Robt.
Southwell. North, Movie, Whorwood
and Sewester). Pat. p. 28. m. 30.
94. The Denization Roll of 36
Hen. VIII. contains enrolment of letters
of denization to John Purdeue, a native
of Burgundy, dated Westm.. 11 July with
a note that similar letters were issued at
the same time to other persons named
(about 1,180. with the fee paid by each,
almost invariably half a mark), but with-
out any other particulars except the word
" clericus " after a few of them. [Put.
Roll 36 Hen. VIII., p. 29.)
90. Thomas Bysshopp, secretary of
Matthew earl of Lynox. Grant, in tail,
of the manor of Pokelyngton, Yorks..
which belonged to Henry late earl of
Northumberland ; yearly value 581. 19«. Id.
Del. Westm., 12 July 36 Hen. VIII.—
S.B. (countfTfigned by \orth, Moyle and
.'••it. p. 3. in. 1.
96. Matthew earl of Lynox and Dame
Margaret his wife. Grant, in tail, of the
castle and lordship and manor of Whorle-
ton, Yorks., and the manors of Brighton
and Grenehagh Yorks., which belonged
to Sir James Strangwayes ; the manors
of Templehurste, Temple Xewsom, Syl-
keston and Beck hay, Yorks., which
628
1544.
1035.
36 HENRY VIII.
GRANTS IN JULY, 1544 — cont.
belonged to Thomas lord Darcy, attain-
ted ; the lordship and manor of Settring-
ton. Yorks.. which belonged to Sir Francis
Bygod, attainted ; the manor of Hound-
mnnby, Yorks., and manors of Kyrke-
levyngton, Wandeaford, Gemlyn and
Nafferton, Yorks., which belonged to
Henry late earl of Northumberland ; the.
manor and grange of Scrafton and the
grange called Carletou Grange, Yorks.,
which belonged to Sir Arthur Darcy, with
lands in (blank), Yorks. , called Arun-
dnle House and Slappgillhouse, and a
messuage in Caldberth. Yorks. ; the site.
etc., of the late mon. of Jervaux, Yorks.,
and the lordships and manors of Est-
wytton, Fyngall, Wennesladale, and
Horton, Yorks., and the granges and
farms called Jervaux Grange, Newhouse,
Akebarth, Hasylden, Kokewith, Kylgram-
how, Heynye, Lasynby, Newsted, Elfa-
hall, Ryswyk, Dederston and Tunstall,
Yorks., which belonged to Jervaux mon. ;
and all appurtenances of the premises
in Whorleton, Brighton, Grenehagh,
Templehiirst, Temple Newsom, Sylkes-
ton. Beckhaye, Settrington, Hundmanby,
Kyrkelevyngton. Waundesford, Gemlyn,
Scrafton, Carleton, Caldbergh, Nallerton,
Jervaux, Newhouse. Akebarth. Hasylden,
Rokewith, Kylgramhow. Heynye, Lasenby,
Gollymlegh (or Gallynglith), Estwitton,
Newsted, Effahall, Hutonhang. Kyswyk,
Fyngall, Thorneton Steward, Newton in
le Willoues, Ilichemond borough, Wed-
derston, Wynxley, Wennesladale, Ellyng-
ton, Ferebye, Harmeby, Estmeryforth
within Rokewyk, Gyllyng, Hertforth.
Feldon, Melsamby, Mylby, Burton Con-
stable, Hunton. Brumpton Patrick, Wai-
borne, Hartypole, Bellarbye, Colborne,
Tunstall, Ellyngstryng and Horton in
Ryggisdale, Yorks. Del. Westm., 12 July
36 Hen. VIII.— S.B. (very soiled and
illegible, countersigned by North, Moyle
and Bacon). Pat. p. 3, m. 2.
97. John Cokk and Sir Michael
Dormer : —
Grant to John Cokk and Anne his wife,
in fee to the said John, for 2281. 11*. 10d.,
of the site and chief messuage of Anstye
manor, in tenure of Bobt. Ive, in Anstye,
Herts, and the lands (names and extents
given) leased with it, and woods called
Estwood Coppice (38£ ac.) and Northwood
Coppice (23.4 ac.), in Anstye, all which
were granted for life to the late Queen
Jane ; also the advowson of the rectory
of Anstye.
Also grant, in fee, for 3591. 2t. Id., to
the said John Cokk and Sir Michael
Dormer, of a messuage, &e., in tenure of
Bic. Dawson, in Newton, alias Haughton,
in the parish of Upton under Haugh-
mond, Salop, — Haughmond ; the manor
of Wetheley, in tenure of Bic. Smytheley,
in Southcave parish, Yorks., with lands
specified in Biplingham and Sowthcave,
and a wood called Wetheley Wood in
Wetheley, Southcave and Byplyngham,
— preceptory of Holy Trinity of Beverley
and St. John's of Jerusalem ; lands called
Hornerlandes and Courtlandes. in tenure
of Matilda Gynger, and Colynslandes, in
tenure of Thos. Buckmaster, and woods
called Collyns Hanger Grove, Perler In
Grove, and Erliche Grove (25 ac.). in
Prestwood and Martensende, Bucks., —
Missenden ; lands in tenure of Robert
Somervyle in Edston, within the parish
of Wotton, Warw. , — Pynley priory; also
the advowson of the rectory of Kymbell
Parva, Bucks. Del. Westm., 12 July
36 Hen. VIII.-S.B. (signed by Canter-
bury, Hertford, Westminster, Petre,
Bakere, Sir Robt. Southwell, Moyle,
North, Bacon and Duke). Pat. p. 28,
m. 33.
98. Ric. Carter and Thomas Palmer.
Grant, in fee to the said Ric., for
271Z. Id., of the manor of Garstone alias
Garston, Herts, now in tenure of the said
Carter, and woods called Mote Grove
(5 ac.) and More Grove (3£ ac.) in Wat-
ford Herts, — St. Albans. Del. Westm.,
12 July 36 Hen. VIII.— S.B. (signed with
the stamp and countersigned by Norfolk,
Suffolk, Russell, St. John, Byche, Sir
Ric. Southwell, Whorwood and Sewester).
Pat. p. 28, m. 42.
99. George Baron, alderman of Lon-
don, and George Bacon. Grant, in fee,
for 331J. 14s., of the messuage, etc., in
tenure of Henry James, merchant tailor,
in the parish of St. Olave in Old Jewry,
London, two others in tenure of John
Hardeinan there, one called le Bysshoppe
in tenure of Wm. Collyns, carpenter, in
St. Sepulchre's parish without Newgate,
another in tenure of Laur. Saunders,
and formerly of Robt. Corff, there, in
front of the Redde Lyon, another
late in tenure of Eliz. Scuse, and
afterwards of Laur. Saunders, there, a
shop in tenure of John Theyer in the
parish of St. Martin in Iremonger Lane,
at the southern corner of that lane
towards Westchepe. a building and shed,
pool and gutter in tenure of the clothiers
of London in the parish of All Hallows
in Hony Lane, and a pool and gutter
there, in tenure of the churchwardens,
and running from and without the Bull
Hedde in Trumpe Alley, two messuages
in tenure of Wm. White, leather seller,
in Trumpe Alley there, two sheds there
in tenure of Wm. Scarclyff, messuages,
&c., in tenure of Wm. Hancock, vintner,
and Thos. Crane, and others (including
le Bere) in tenure of Hen. Marre in the
upper part of Trumpe Alley, — St. Bar-
tholomew's. Also three messuages in
tenure of Ric. Hawken, in the parish of
86 HENRY VIII.
090
15-1-1.
St. Andrew in Hoi born*. — Ckarterhoute ;
a messuage in tenure of Wm. Abbott,
in St. Olave's Old Jewry,— St. Bar-
tkolomete't; and a mcssnage in tenure
of Gregory Longford, in St. Martin's
Iremonger Lane, abutting southwards
upon Westchepe, — KUinijtpittle /»ri«ry.
Westm., 12 July SO Il.-n MIL—
•/ by Hertford. 1'etre, Bakere,
Sir liobt. Southwell, Moyle, Bacon and
Duke). l''H. ;.. 28, MI. 49.
100. Hugh an Griff Lloid. Fiat for
general livery to him of the lands of his
father Griff. Lloid ap Klisse, who died,
80 Sept. 85 Hen. VIII.. seised of the
manor of Gwyddellwdme in Kymm Abal-
wen. a water mill in Carrok and lands in
Trekyn, Presith, Manfrier and Lannan-
fraid. values given. G May 36 Hen. VIII.
Del. Westm., 12 July. (Signed by St.
John, Hynde and He water). In Englith.
101. William earl of Glynkarne.
Annuity of 2501. for advancing the Kind's
affairs in Scotland. Del. Westm., 13 July
86 Hen. VIII.- S.B. Pat. p. 8, m. 8.
Itymer, XV. 47.
109. Thomas Bisshopp, the King's
servant. Annuity of 251. for advancing
the King's affairs in Scotland. Del.
Westm , 13 July 8G Hen. VIII.— S.B.
Pat. p. 8, m. 8. In Englith.
103. William Lechc. Safe conduct
for one year (upon the information by
the earl of Lynoux of his good service for
advancing the King's affairs in Scotland)
to pass and repass with one ship into
Scotland, doing his utmost to apprehend
Frenchmen and their ships, provided that
in returning from Scotland he always
brings a testimonial from Lynoux of his
continuance in service. Del. Westm.,
18 July 86 lien. VIII.— S.B. Pat. p. 8.
m. 8.
104. George Stremling (tie). Grant,
at the recommendation of the earl of
Lynonx, for advancing the King's affairs
in Scotland, and in recompense of the fee
be has had for keeping Dnnbertayn castle,
of an annuity of 6T»/. 13*. Ad. Del.
Westo., 13 July 80 Hen. VIII.- S.B.
Pat. p. 8. w. 9. In Enritith.
106. Alexander, master of Kilmaurice.
s. and h. apparent of the earl of Glin-
karne. Annuity of 125J. for advancing
the King's affairs in Scotland. Del.
Westm., 18 July M Hen. VIII.— S.B.
Pat. p. 8, w. U. Kymer, AT. 47. In
Englith.
100. William Sewster of Gunme-
cestre (or Gumeceatre), Hunts and John
Sewster his son. Grant, in fee to the
said John, for 8281. 2W. of the manor
and farm called Slepe in Slepe and St.
Ives, Hunts, with certain pastures
(named) there and issues called "cus-
tomary work silver" in Hemyngford
Abbots, Hunts., leased to Wm. Laurance;
and lands called Hunney or Bony, alia*
Hunney Fm or Hunney Pastures in
Chimeras within the Isle of Ely, Camb.,
in tenure of Sir John Gostwyke and Thos.
Tunney, — llam*ey ; the manor or grange
of Henlowe. Beds., in tenure of Sir John
Mordaunt, — Warden; lands in Kylving-
ton. York*., in tenure of Ant. Mi-mull
and eight others (named >, — Kyyeltton
ablteij ; a moiety of the rectory of Kile*-
borowghe a/i«« Eselboroughe alia* Esel-
bcrg, Bucks, — Shene charttrhoiue, Surr. ;
with the advowgon of the church and all
possessions of Shene there, lately leased
to Hen. Danvers.
Also four tenements, «vo.. in the parish
of St. Olave near the Tower, London
(between the tenement pertaining to St.
Ohive's church on the west and that of
tho late Crutched Friars on the east;,
in tenure of Thog. Kedhode, which be-
longed to Christchurrh priory, London,
and were lately purchased by the King
from I'hilip Vanwylder. Del. Westm.,
14 July, 3C Hen. VIII.— S.B. (injured,
tifjned by Canterbury, Hertford, West-
minster, Potre, Sir Robt. Southwell,
North. Moylc St. John, Ryche, Sir Ric.
Southwell, Whorwood and Duke). Pat.
p. 8, m. 4.
107. Ric. Andrewes. of Hailes. Gloac.,
and John Howe. Grant, in fee to the
said Andrewes. for 1.094J. 3*. 2d.. paid by
Andrewes. of messuages, Ac., in tenure
of Italph Durryngton and five others
(named), in Swatlyngcoto in Gresley
parish, Derb., with tithes there in tenure
of Thos. Rowle and rent from Ralph
Newbolde, — (iretley priory ; the house,
Ac , of the lato (-rev Friars in Oxford, a
little grove of 5 ac. in tenure of Wm.
Frewers and John Pye. a close called le
Charcheyarde in tenure of Jas. Gunter. a
garden and orchard called Paradyse. and
a garden called Bateham alia* Boteham
in tenure of Wm. Thomas, — Grey Friart,
Oxford ; the house, Ac., of the late Hlack
Friart in Oxford, a close of 3 ac. on the
east side of the same and a grove at the
back, and a tenement and garden in
tenure of Robt. Syer beside the gate ; the
manor of Nawenton aliat Nawnton upon
Cottesolde, Glouc.. which belonged to
Lytell Slalterne priori/. Wore., and all
possessions of that priory in Nawenton ;
the rectory and the advowson of the
rage of Culworthc, Ntht.,— Cannon*
Ayttheby priory . the garden, barn, Ac.,
in tenure of Marion lUynarde, widow,
and Ceorge Jakson, in the parish of St.
Clement's Danes without the ban of the
New Temple, Midd ^between le Hartes
Home on the east and the rectory of St.
Clement's Danes on the west, le Covent
garden on the north and the highway on
the south),- Si Joint of Jerusalem ;
630
36 HENRY VIII.
1544.
1035.
GRANTS IN JULY, 1544 — cont.
tithes in Marston, Warw., in tenure
of Isabella Spencer, widow, — Coventry
cathedral priory ; tithes of the demesne
lands in Hedyngton, Wilts,— Farleifih
alia* Farleigh Monachorum ; messuages,
&c., called Carpenters House, and Hilles,
in tenure of John Woode, and a sheep
house and two closes called Wynearde, in
tenure of Ric. Clutton, in Hampton
Magna, Wore., — Evetham ; a messuage,
&c., in tenure of Wm. Smyth alias Wm.
Sharnforde, in Crafte, Leic.,—Soulbyc,
Ntht. \ an annual pension of 44s. out of
the church of Crafte, Leic., — Pratis,
Leicester; with the advowson of Crafte
rectory. Also two seliona of land in
tenure of Sir Wm. Turvyle in Aston Flavell
parish, Leic., — Polleswortlie , Wane. ; rent
of 5x., ttc., from Sir \Vm. Turvyle for
lands in Crafte. — Oulveston ; a place of
land called Overleigh, &c., in tenure of
Elias ap Dio ap Griffith, within the
liberties of Chester, namely by (t per)
Hunbrige, — Basijugicarkc mon. in North
Wale*; the manor of Aston Episcopi alias
Whittelady Aston. Wore., and lands in
tenure of Thos. Hyll, in Portefeldes within
the parish of Claynes, the mansion and
chief messuage of the rectory of Aston
Episcopi, and lands called Farme landes
late in tenure of Thos. Walleys alias
Walche and afterwards of his son Edmund,
in Nether Aston, the glebe and lands of
the said rectory, and the advowson of the
vicarage, except that part of the glebe
land wherewith the vicar is endowed, —
U'histon ; a tenement and lands in tenure
of Wm. Palmer in Buggeley and Corseley,
and the manor of Whyttebourne, Wilts,
which belonged to Maydenbradlcy num.,
and all possessions of Maydenbradley in
Whittebourne and Corseley ; the manor
of Hylhall. Heref., in tenure of John
Wenne and Joan his wife, — Clyft'ordc
priori/ ; and the site and chief messuage
of the manor of Underleth, Heref., in
tenure of Ric. and Marg. Tyler and Joan
their daughter, and all lands leased with
it,— Wigmore. [Del.] 14 July 36 Hen.
VIII. (this memorandum is left unfinished).
— S.B. (slightly injured, signed with the
stamp, and countersigned by Norfolk,
Suffolk, Russell. Wriothesley, Ryche, Sir
Ric. Southwell, Bacon and Duke). Pat.
p. 3, m. 6.
108. Sir Ant. Browne, the King's
Councillor, John Mawdelen and Wm.
Walton. Grant of the next presentation
to the parish church of Higheham. Soms..
Bath and Wells dioc. Del. Westm.,
14 July 36 Hen. Vm.— S.B. (endd :
Th'advowson of, Ac., given to the Master
of the Horse for one of his chaplains).
Pat. p. 8, TO. 14.
109. John Malte, the King's servant.
Grant, in fee, for 1,8242. 16*. Sd., of the
manor of Andresey aliat Nylondo, Soms.,
which belonged to Glastonbury abbey, and
all appurtenances in Batcombe beside
Andresey, and all possessions of Glaston-
bury there ; the rectory of Andresey alias
Nylond, which belonged to Glastonbury
mon. ; all lands in Westbury, Soms.,
which belonged to Brewton mon. ; the
manor of Myddelton alias Mylton Pydy-
more alias Podymore Mylton. Soms., and
the advowson of the rectory there, the
manor of Doaltyng, Soms., and lands
leased with it to Benedict Kyllygrew, now
dec., by pat. 28 July 32 Hen. VIII.. the
rectory of Doulting, and the hamlet of
Stoke, Soms., all which belonged to Glas-
tonbury mon. ; with all possessions of
that mon. in Andresey alias Nylond,
Batcomb juxta Andresey, Myddelton aliux
Mylton Pydymore alias Podymore Mylton,
Doulting, Fermecombe, Boddon, Preslley,
Waterlipp, Charleton, Chevelynche, Est-
braddon, Heydon, Dychefurlong, and
Stoke, Som. Also the advowsons of the
vicarages of Andreysey alias Nylond and
Doultynge, and a grove of wood within
the common of Stoke, which belonged to
Glastonbury. Del. Westm., 14 July
36 Hen. VIII. — S.B. (injured, signed by
Westminster, Petre, Bakere, Sir Robt.
Southwell, North, Moyle, Wriothesley,
St. John. Ryche, Sir Ric. Southwell,
Stamford and Bacon). Pat. p. 15, m. 1.
110. Mary Yate, widow of Jas. Yate,
dec., of Buklond, Berks., and John Yate,
s. and h. of the said James. Grant, in fee
to the said John, and for 1.408Z. 14s. Id.,
of the manor of Bucklond, Berks, the
tenement, etc., called le ferme de Buck-
lond, in tenure of Wm. Brytte, the ponds
called Milledammes, and 39 ac. of land
in the meadows of Bukland and lands
called Ganfeild there in tenure of Edm.
Whitehill ; all which premises belonged
to Charles duke of Suffolk. Del. Westm.,
14 July 36 Hen. VIII.— S.B. (signed by
Norfolk, Suffolk, Russell, Wriothesley,
St. John, Ryche, Sir Ric. Southwell,
Whorwood, and Sewester). Pat. p. 28,
m. 41.
111. Bartholomew Compagny, mer-
chant of Florence. Licence to export
to parts beyond the Strait of Marroke,
from London, Southampton or Sandwich,
800 sacks of wool ; paying for subsidy
5 mks. per sack and for Calais money 8d.
per sack, two years after shipment.
Del. Westm., 14 July, 36 Hen. VIII.—
S.B. (countersigned by Wriothesley, Suf-
folk and Browne. Endd. as for 800 sacks,
residue of an old licence to John Bap-
tista Borone, now surrendered;. Pat.
p. 28, m. 46.
112. Robert Tukfeld alias Tuckefeld,
alias Tukfyld. General pardon. Del.
Westm., 14 July 36 Hen. VIII.— S.B.
Pat. p. 28, JH. 46.
86 in \n MIL
881
1544
113. Anthony Bonevix, Louis and
Vincent Bonevix. bis brethren, and
Barnard Cyony, their partner (tocitu).
merchant* of Lnoca. Licence to export
600 tons of merchandise to France and
to import thence 400 tons of French pro-
duce (vis., Tholous woad. Vittery canvas
>md Normandy canvas, white linen cloth.
French prune-*, writing and printing
paper, glass for windows, and wool cards).
and IINI tuns of l-'rmoh wine. Del.
Westm., 14 July 36 Hen. VIII. -8.B.
Pat. p. 28, m. 46.
114. The town of Great Jernemouth.
Grant, for ten years, of 601. a year out of
the 551. fee farm and 100». rent of a place
in the high sea near the entrance to the
port, called Kyrkelero<le. due from them.
Also release to Win. Bisshop and Simon
Hycheman, Thos. Bettes and Wm. Styll-
yard Chr. Hcylett and Simon More Gilb.
Gryceand Wm. Dene, bailiffs, respectively,
in the years 31. 32 33 and 34 Hen. VIII..
of 183J. 6«. Sil. arrears of the said fee
farm. This in order to enable the inhabi-
tants to repair their port. Del. Wesun.,
14 July 36 Hen. VIII.-8.B. Pat. p. 28.
m. 47
115. Sir John lord Russell, Privy
and Jas. Bysse of Stoke St.
Michael's, Soins , clothmaker. Grant, in
fee to the said James, for 135/., of the
rectory and the advowson of the vicarage
of Inglescombe, Sonis.. which belonged
to Bathe priory. Del Westm., 14 July
36 Hen. VIII.— S.B. (tinned by West-
minster, Petre. Bakere, Sir Robt. South-
\vdl. North, Moyle, St. John, Ryche, Sir
Hie. Southwvll, Bacon, and Duke). Pat.
p. 28, wi. 51.
116. Wm. Hiiohinson, yeoman of the
Spicery, and Janet his wife. Grant, in
survivorship, of the mill of Hykmers-
wnrth. Herts, called Westmyll. Del.
Westra., 15 July 36 Hen. VIII.— S.B
/'•if. p. 8, m. 6.
117 Ric. Cicyll. the King's servant.
Grant, in fee. for 3731. '.it. 4</.. of the
manor of Ksingdon, Hutl. and Line.,
parcel of Warwick* lands, now in his
tenure, and all lands there and in
Shenyngthorp, Line., leased to him with
it.
Also grant, in fee, for 09/.,of the marsh
mill lands called Beckardes marsh in
Hrokeland parish, Kont, which belonged
to the abp. of Canterbury in tenure of
Thos. Bartlett.
Except Esingdon Park in Esingdon
and all advowsons. Ac. Del. Westm.,
16 July 30 Hen. VIII.— S.B. (rignrd bij
Westminster, Petre. Bakere, Sir Robt.
Southwell, North, Moyle, Bacon and
Duke). Pat. p. 28, m. 28.
118. Thos. Basforth. Lease of the
manor or lordship of Raskell, parcel of
the lordship of Sherefhoton, for 21 years.
On surrender of a lease, 21 April 15 Hen.
Mil., to Thos. Vaux, dec. Del. Westm.,
15 July 36 Hen. VIII —S.B. (rigned by
Daunoe and Moyle i. Pat. p. 28, m. 40.
119. Robert Fytche. Grant of the
grange of Thursley alia* Graungefcld, —
i i.:r<l,-n mon. ; and lands in Thurmans-
leyghe nlia» Thurmanslugbe aliat Nonne-
cloughe. Derb.,— Kinget Mrde priory.
Westm., 15 July. Pat. 3« Hen. I7//.,
p. 28. m 43.
*.* Calendared in 1543, owing to an
error in the Privy Seal; tee Vol. XVIII.,
Part i., No. 981 (63).
120. John Trevanyon. comptroller of
the ports of Plymmouth and Fowey.
Exemption from attending the King in
war against the French King, he having
compounded as a patentee with the
King's commissioners [tee § 861. Del.
Westm., 15 July 36 Hen. VIII.— S.B.
i </•/;!/••/ by Westminster and Petre).
Pat. p. 28. m. 44.
John Hull, customer of the ports of
Kxcter and Dertmouth. Similar exemp-
tion. Del. Westm.. 15 July 36 Hen. VIII.
— S.B. 'rigned by Hertford, Westminster
and Petre). Pat. p. 8, m. 7.
John Harwitrd, customer of the port of
Poole. Similar exemption. Drl. Westm..
l.r> Ju'y 36 Hen. VIII.— S.B. (riynett by
Wriothcsley. Westminster and Petre).
Pat p. A m. 7.
121. Thomas Palmer, of London,
and Lawrence Grey. Grant, in fee, for
2031. !i.v KM , i.f the rectory of Lyllyngton,
Warw. . in tenure of the said Grey, — Kenel-
irorth ; and the advowson of Lyllyngton
vicarage ; rents and lands (specified and
tenants named i. in Preston on the Hill.
Ntht. . including the site of the manor
there leased to Robt. Charaberleyn . —
Hytletden ; and lands in Preston on the
Hill in tenure of Wm. Butteler and
formerly of Thos. Balle and Itobt.
Durste. — Canon* Anheby. Del. Westm.,
16 July 36 Hen. VIII.— S.B. (rigned by
Canterbury, Hertford, Westminxter,
Bakere, Sir Robt. Southwell. Moyle,
Whorwood, and Bewester). Pat. p. !»,
m. 2.
122. Peter Powell, nliat Mostyn, of
Gwespur. co. Flint. Grant, in fee. for
~.'.l. of the manor of Penbedowe in the
note of Dogvylyn. co. Denbigh, which
Ix-longed tD the late earl of Kent. /><•/.
\\. tm., 17 July 3f, Ht-n. VIII.--
i»i>;iir<i by Canterbury. Hertford. West-
ter. Petre. Sir Robt. Southwell,
Moyle. North. Whorwood. and 8e wester),
/'.if. p. 3, m. 1.
123. Henry Cook, merchant-tailor of
London. Grant, in fee, for 1HO/., of the
rectory and the advowson of the vicarage
of Bcxloy, Kent, which belonged to
86 HENRY VIlL
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1035.
GRANTS IN JULY, 1544 — cont.
Christchurch priory, London. Del.
Westm., 17 July 36 Hen. VIII.— S.B.
(signed by Canterbury, Hertford, West-
minster, Petre, Sir Bobt. Southwell,
Moyle, Chydley and Staunford). Pat.
p. 5. m. 1.
124. John Wychehalse, of Chudley,
Devon. Lease of the park called Bovy
Park alias Bovy Tracy Park, Devon,
which belonged to William late earl of
Southampton ; for 21 years. Del. Westm.,
17 July (year not given). — S.B. (signed by
Daunce and Moyle). Pat, p. 19, m. 8.
125. Nicholas Leigh, the King's ser-
vant. Grant, in fee (for the messuage
and farm called Lee Ferme, with lands
in Hedley, Letherhed, Asheted and Wal-
ton on the Hill. SUIT., sold to the King,
and for 811. 17«. M.) of the manor of
Adyngton alias Temple, Surr., — St. John's
of Jerusalem; the rectory of Adyngton,
and advowson of the vicarage, — St. Mary
Overey ; and all appurtenances of the
premises in Adyngton. Caterham and
Chelsham, Surr., and all lands leased with
Adyngton rectory to the said Nicholas.
Also woods called le Byrchett (4 ao.),
Ballardes Wood (18 ac.), le Este Grove
(2 ac.) and More Grove (4 ac.) in Adyng-
ton which belonged to St. Mary Overey.
Del. Westm.. 17 July 36 Hen. VIII.—
S.B. (countersigned by North and Bacon).
Pat. p. 28, HI. 29.
126. Chr. Barde. Fiat for livery of
lands (specified and value given) in
Tevelby, Ryshy, and Stan ton in le Hole,
Line., as s. and h. of Thos. Barde, dec.,
with issues from 20 May 36 Hen. VIII.,
when the said Thomas died, to 11 June.
Dated 11 June 36 Hen. VIII. Del.
Westm., 17 July. (Signed by St. John,
Hynde and Sewster).
127. Walter Farre, receiver of woods
within the survey of the Augmentations,
and keeper of evidences of that Court.
Exemption from attending the King in
war against the French King ; he having
compounded as a patentee with the
King's commissioners [see § 86]. Del.
Westm., 17 July 36 Hen. VIII.— S.B.
(signed by Westminster and Petre.
Pat. p. 8, HI. 14 (dated 27 July .
128. John Beamonnt. Grant, in fee,
for 1.040/. 4s. 2d., of a tenement and
lands in Withcok alias Wythycok, Leic.,
in tenure of John Smythe, — Launde
priory ; the manor or grange of Horsepole,
Leic., and tithes in Stanton under Bardon,
and in Thornton and Bagworthe, Leic. .
lands in Stanton aforesaid late in tenure
of Robt. Hardi and Hen. Tofte, leased
with Uorsepole manor to Stephen Colton
and Robert Colton his son. and all other
lands so leased, — St. Mary de Profit,
Leicester ; lands in Hudwike and Middle-
ton in Dutton parish, Salop, in tenure of
Gilbert Hawford, — IVenlock ; the house,
&c., of the late Friars Minors of Bridge-
iiorthe, Salop ; the manor or lordship of
Whateley, Warw., in tenure of Eleanor
Butler, and all lands in Kynnesbury and
Whateley leased with it. — Studley priory
a house, Ac., in Shepehey Parva, Leic.,
in tenure of John Swayue and Eliz. his
wife, — Pollesworlhe, Wanv. ; a messuage
and lands called " le Priors Peces " in
Ullesthropp in Cleybroke parish, Leic.,
in tenure of John Kyne, — Nuneton ; the
tenement or inn called le Castell in
Holbourne, in the parish of St. Andrew
in the suburbs of London, leased to Thos.
Dalton, — Malincsbury, Wilts.
Also grant of the manor of Belton,
Leic., with the mill, &c., in Belton, in
tenure of Thos. Riggemayden, lands in
Belton in tenure of Ric. Rangall. and a
messuage called Fynes Place with lands
there (named) in tenure of Wm. Robinson
and John Robinson his son, — Gracedew ;
the manor of Shepey Magna, Leic., in
tenure of Wm. Ludford, — Routon priory,
Staff. ; lands in Burton Overey, Leic., in
tenure of Nic. and Ant. Weston, — Pratis,
Leicester; lands in Cleford Power, Warw.,
iu tenure of Thos. Winfeld,— Studley
priory ; the rectory of Ragdale, Leic.,
which belonged to Canwell mon., Staff.,
and to Thos. Wolcey late cardinal, at-
tainted ; tithes in Sapcote. Leic., and a
pension of 6s. 8d. out of Sapcote rectory,
— Shene priory, Sitrr.; and the advowson
of the vicarage of Ragdale aforesaid,
which belonged to Wolcey. Also a wood
of 120 ac. in Belton Out Wood in Belton
aforesaid, —Gracedew. Except 280 ac. of
wood in Belton Out Wood abutting upon
a close called le Lez on the west, a close
called Rotherhawe on the north, the little
ditch dividing the lordship of Sheppeshed
and the said wood on the east, and the
road on the south called Loughborow
highway. Westm., 28 June 36 Hen. VIII.
Del. Westm., 18 July.— P S. Pat p. I,
m. 28.
129. John Grenefeld, controller of the
ports in Devonshire, receiver of certain
lands now appointed to Queen Katharine,
surveyor of suppressed and surrendered
lands in Devonshire and Cornwall, and
holder of "the office of trybulage in
Cornewall." Exemption from attending
the King in war against the French King,
he having compounded as a patentee with
the King's commissioners [see § 80] . Del.
Westm., 18 July 36 Hen. VIII.— S.B.
(signed by Hertford. Westminster and
Petre j. Pat. p. 8, m. 18.
130. Ric. Dysney of Norton Dysney,
Line., and Wm. Rygges of Clerkenwell.
Midd. Grant, in fee to the said Ric., for
86 HENRY VIII.
1644,
1,0121. 2(M ., of the lordship and manor of
Swynerbye, Lino., — Eagle preceptory and
St. John' i of JenuaUm ; the rectory and
the advowson of the vicarage of Swjner-
bye, — St. John'* of Jerutalem ; clones and
woods named) in Moreton and in the
parish of Eagle. Line., — Kagle preceptory
ami St. John'* <*/ Jerutalem ; the rectory
of Stnplcfurthe. Line., — St. Katharine'*
btxidf the wall- '-i ; the rectory
of Norton Dysney, Line.. — Seiaperiiujham ;
the advowsons of tho vicarages of Staple-
furthe, — St. Kathnri Inc't; and of Norton
Dysney, — Xfinperinijham ; tho lordship
and iii.ui'-i Of Harmeston, Line., which
belonged to .S't. Katharine'* ; the lordship
and manor of Harmesten, which belonged
to I liurj'irt"» in >n. .Vnf M ; lands in tenure
of John Roseby and 6 others (named i in
llarmeston, — St. Katharinr'i ; rents ami
service from lands specified in Huriues-
ton, and lands in tenure of Marg.
Branswell and seven others (named) in
Harmeston, — Thurgarton; lands in tenure
of Win. Kyrbee and two others (named)
in llarmeston, and of Hie. Dysney and
Thoe. Marten in Wcllingore, Lino., —
Tcmplt liruer precrptory and St. John'* of
Jerutalem ; lands called le \Vo8twoodes
in tenure of Robt. Button within tho
lord&hip of the Eagle, Line., — Eagle
preceptory and St. John'* of Jerusalem ;
a messuage, &c., successively in tenure
of Marg. Lambert. Win. Huntisham and
Thos Hochynson. in Temple Belwoode in
the Isle of Axham, — W illouyhton precep-
tory and St. John'* of Jeruialfin ; lands
ana a little house called le Woodhousc,
in tenure of Leonard Browne in lo Olde
Ragle, — Kayle preceptory; land called
Crosse Wonge alin* le Cross Lees in the
parish of Dalby on the Wolde, I.cic , and
land called Belholme in Thromeston
in Belgrave parish. — Dalby preceptory
and St. John'* of Jeriuali-tn; and a
messuage, etc., in tenure of John Atkyn-
son and Wm. Cordall, in St. John's
Street in the parishes of St. Sepulchre
without Newgate and of Clerkenwell, of
Hen. Qaffeney in Holhom in the parish
of St. Gilo, in tho Fields. Mi.ld. and
Channceller Lane in the parish of st
Dunstan in Fletestrete. of George Daly-
son in St. John's Street in tho parish of
St. Sepulchre without Newgate and vt.
John's Lane in the parish of (.'lerken^cl',
of John Foxe in St. John's Street towards
Oowe Crosse in St. Sepulchre's parish and
of Wm. Cordall in St. John'* Street
.situation of each described). — St. John'*
i.-ruMUm. I>,1. \\V-tin I'.t July
30 IKn. VIII. — S. 15. Binned *.<j West-
minster, Petre, Bakere, Sir Robt.
Southwell, Northe. Moyle, St. John.
Ryche, Sir Rio. Southwell, Bacon and
Duke). Pat. p. 2, m. 20.
131. John Pakyngton of Hampton
Lovett, Wore. Grant, in fee, for 9101.
6t. of the lordship and manor of EttTt
alia* Eton aliat Eyton, Salop, which
belonged to Wenloeke priory, renU speci-
fied from Thos. Jenkes and Rio. Lakyn in
Hatton, and from Sir John Dudley, lord
Lisley and John Smyth in Myllychopp,
lands in tenure of Nic. Webbe and seven
others (named) in Longvelde alia* Long-
fclde. of Oliver Whyke and two others in
Lushecott, of John Phillippcn and ten
others in Tyklarden ali.u Tykkerden and
Birtelcy, of John Warde and four others in
Harton, of Rio. Lakyn and Halph Lee in
Ante wall, of Hie. Lytley in Wollarton. and
of John L'lerke and three others in Eton, a
chief messuage and lands on either side
of the Strebreke brook, in tenure of John
Haburley in Eton, a mill and meadow
ca led Tykl irden Mill meadow, in tenure
of John Norry.4 in Eton and Tyklarden,
tithes of lands in tenure of Wm. Raggeden
in Eton, the rectory of Eton, the advowson
of the vicarage, tithes of the manor or
farm of Mrllychere, lands in Millychere
in tenure of Thos. Longden, sen., and
Thos.l.'rowche. and woods called Kywoode.
Blockwoode, Longfelde und Kytun Edge
5-5 ac.) in Kyton ; all which premises
belonged to Wenlock m«n. Also tithes in
Penvyn, Wore.. — Panhort ; larnl , called
Frerefeldes -in tenure of Nic. Wak« man,
and other lands situation described) in
his tenure in Choddesley, Wore., and a
messuage. Ao , in tenure of John Pole, in
Kynges Areley near the manor of Marteley,
Wore.. — Bordetley. Del. Westni., 19
July 36 Hen. VIII. -SB. (»i<jned by
Canterbury. Hertford, Westminster,
Petrc, North, Moyle, Sir Hobt. Southwell
Bacon and Duke). Pat. p. S, m 3.
132. Edmund Clerkc. one of the
clerks of the Privy Seal, and Margaret
his wife. Grant, in fee to the said
Edmund, for 4891. 15«. 10</.,of the manor
of Est Stratton, Hants and woods called
Em ley Copp (15 ac. >, Rowncs Copp
(20 ac.). Blakwod Copp (2 ac.) ana
Siratley (.'omen Wood (12 ac.) in Est-
stratton, which belonged to Hyde mon.
Del. Westm.. 19 July 36 Henry VIII.—
S.B. laiancd by Canterbury, Hertford,
Westminster, Petre, Sir Hobt. Southwell,
North, Moyle. Hendlo and Staunford).
Pat. p. 8, m. 19.
133. Sir Thomas Speke. Lease of a
dovecot, three orchards, four fisheries and
a house which belonged to Glastonbury
iii-in.. and the fishing, swans, reeds
of the water called le Meer, all which
uses lie within the manor of Meere,
and belonged to Glastnnbury ; for 21
years. Del. Westm.. 19 July 3G Hen.
VII.— S.B. (tinned by Daunce and Moyle).
Pat. p. 18. m. 87.
134. Thomas Aodeley, the King's si
vant. Licence to export 600 dicker of
leather, tanned backs and hides or else
so many dosen calfskins as will amount
in cnstoms to the same value. Del.
634
86 HENRY VIII.
1544.
1035.
GKANTS IN JULY, 1544 — cont.
Westm., 19 July 36 Hen. VIII.-S.B.
French roll 37 Hen. VIII., m. 1. In
English.
135. John Small. Grant, in fee, for
48Z. 6f., of four messuages, &c. (situation
described), in Brodstrete in the parish of
St. Peter Paupertatis, London, which
belonged to St. Helen's priory within
Bysshoppesgatt (two of which are in his
tenure and the others in tenure of Alex.
Leadebeter and Reginald Deane) and
were leased to him, 17 June 11 Hen. VIII.,
for 41 years; also messuages, &c., in the
same parish in tenure of John Serle and
nine others (named) which belonged to
St. Helen's. Del. Westrn., 20 July
36 Hen. VIII.— S.B. (signed by Canter-
bury, Hertford, Westminster, Petre, St.
John, Ryche. Sir Ric. Southwell, Sir
llobt. Southwell North, Chydley. Staun-
furd and Moyle). Fat. p. 18, m. 4.
136. Nicholas Speke, son of Sir
Thomas Speke. Lease of many closes of
land (named) and of lands in tenure of
persons named and of the site of the
manor of St. Bride, all which were parcel
of the demesne lands of Glastonbury
abbey ; also of a close called Nythen in
Greynton, Soms., a close called Cotells in
Westpennarde, and two closes in East-
brent which used to be reserved for the
abbot of Glastonbury's horses ; also the
fishing within Meer in Coxwere, between
Burdeware and Lynchlade, as well in the
Yo as in the ditches and ponds, with the
hawking there and the fishing there called
Kokyshorn, the rectory of Northlode, and
the rectory of Meere now or late in the
office of the keeper of the anniversary of
Walter Monyton, deceased ; all which
belonged to Glastonbury. For 21 years ;
at 53J, 16s. rent. Del. Westm.. 20 July
:>C Hen. VIII.— S.B. (sinned by Daunce
and Moyle). Pat. p. 18, m. 37.
137. Bic. Sakevyle and John Sake-
vyle. Grant, in fee, for 336J. 8s. id. paid to
the treasurer of the Chamber and 592Z. 14d.
paid to the treasurer of Augmentations,
of lands called Langmershe, in tenure of
Thos. Barnham, in Pagham, Suss., a
wood called Langmershe Grove (5 ac.)
there, and three fields called Loddys-
downe in the parishes of Ovynge and
Hamptonet, Suss., and three fields called
lez Hydes in Woodcote within Hamptonet
parish, in tenure of John Pashe,— Box-
fjrare Priory ; the rectory and the advow-
son of the vicarage of Westfielde, Suss.,—
Battle • two messuages, &c. , in Lumbard
Street, London, in tenure of John Bakar
and Wm. Huston — St. Mary Overey
priory ; three messuages, <Src., in the
parish of St. Mary Somersett, London, in
tenure of John Robynson, Edw. Fielde
and Thos Rydall,— Newarke mon.,Surr. ;
the rectory and the advowson of the
vicarage of Laugton or Laugh ton, Suss.,
which belonged to Thomas Crumwell,
earl of Essex, attainted, and previously
to Michelham mon. ; the manor of Want-
ley in Henfelde, Suss., which belonged to
the said earl of Essex and previously to
Lewes mon. ; the manor and lands called
Browghton, in Jevyngton, Suss., in tenure
of John Wynswith, which belonged to
the said earl of Essex, and previously to
Michelham mon. ; the manor of Ovyng-
den alias Ovenden, Suss., tithes in
Ovenden, and 4 ac. of land in Gorynge,
Suss., in tenure of Wm. Boll, which
belonged to the said earl of Essex and
previously to Lewes mon. ; the rectory
and the advowson of the vicarage of
Bokeham Magna, Surr., — Bustelesham
alias Byssham, Berks. ; the manor of
Isenhurst.. Suss., a water mill in Isen-
burst and woods called Coninges (4 ac.)
and Highfielde, (3 ac.) there, which
belonged to the said earl of Essex and
previously to Michelham mon. ; a parcel
of land and marsh in the Isle of Oxney.
Kent, in tenure of Robt. Broke, which
the King purchased from the abp. of
Canterbury; messuages, <fec., in Sybeford-
gower within Swalclyf parish, Oxon, in
tenure of John and Joan Taylor and Wm.
and Alice their children, and of Thos.
and Joan Gybbar and their son Thomas, —
Pynley, Warw. ; the grange of Walton in
Chesterfielde parish, Derb., in tenure of
Sir Godfrey Folgeambe, and woods called
Graunge Wood (10 ac.) and le Sprynge
and Wythyhyll (8 ac.) there, — Semper-
infjham. Line.
ii. Also grant to Sir Thomas Pope,
the King's Councillor, for 179Z. IOs., of
messuages, &o., in Estsmythfielde in St.
Botolph's parish without Algate, London,
leased to Thos. Tepkyn (a messuage and
brewery called the Swanesnest, &c.), —
St. Mary Graces ; a close of meadow
beside the place called Seint Thomas
Wateryng within Camerwell parish, Surr.,
in tenure of Bic. Watkyns, — Keynsham,
Horns. ; closes of meadow in Camerwell
parish in tenure of Ric. AudGelde (be-
tween the highway leading to le Stone-
bridge on the west, the vestibule called
Seint Thomas Wateringea and wall called
Whytewall on the north, the highway
leading from le Stonebridge to Estgren-
wyche (sic) alias Depford, on the south,
and the ground called Peckham Ground
on the east,' ; another close there in tenure
of Wm. Audfielde (between the highway
from le Stonebridge towards Estgrene-
wyche alias Depford on the north,
the close in tenure of Eic. Watkyns.
which belonged to Keynesham, on the
west, the close late in tenure of Thos.
Colson and now of Eic. Welles on the
east, and the close in tenure of Hen.
Bakar on the south), a close in St.
George's parish, Southwark, in tenure of
86 HENRY VIII.
l.MI.
Win. Audflelde (between the oloee per-
taining to le BrydgehowM of London,
lying beside Kentvshe Htreate, on the
west, the highway leading from Kentyshe
Streate to Estgrenewyche on the south .
the way leading from that highway to
St. Thomas Watery nges on the east, and
divers closes of pasture in tenure of
lUlph Hmythe and John Gyttowe on the
north), iiml the wall culled lez Long Wall
in the parishes of fct. Mary Magdalene
of Bermoundesey and Rederythe, Surr..
in tenure of Tho«. Grene — Si. .\tari/
<>i ,-r,-i( i>rii>ni. To hold the premises in
: i",,, Inn's parish to the said Sir
Thomas for life, with remainder to Nieh.
Bacon in fee ; and the rest to the said
Sir Thomas iu fee. Del. Westm., 21 July
86 Hen. VIII. — S.B. imnch injured, tignrd
by Canterbury. Hertford, Petre, Bakere.
Sir Bobt. Southwell, Moyle, North and
Bacon . Pat. p. 3, HI. 31.
138. Thos. Wathell. rector of Con-
haway, Bath dioc. Licence of non-
residence upon that or any other benefice
of no greater annual value than 201.
which he may obtain. Del. Westm..
21 July 36 Hen. VIII.— SB. Pat p. 8,
m. 5.
139. John Salisbury. Lease, for 26/..
of the manor of Kylforde|with its demesne
lands, and Bekwall with the herbage of
Kylforde park within the lordship of
Denbigh lande; for 40 years from Mich.
A.D. 1571, viz.. from the expiration of a
21 years' lease (cited % 9 July 32 Hen.
VIII., to Humph. Onne in reversion
after Ant. Knyvet. who then held it by a
21 years' lease of 11 April 10 Hen. VIII.
Del. Westm., 21 July 3fi Hen. VIII.—
8.B. (tinned In/ Westminster, Petre.
Bakere, Moyle, North, Whorwood and
Sewester). Art. j>. «, m. 10.
140. Arthur bp. of Bangor and John
Lewes <i/i'M Vaughn n. clerk. 1'ardon of
offences against the htutute of provisors,
It', Hie. II. and the statute against main-
taining the Bishop of Rome's authority,
2« Hen VIII.. lor which they were
prosecuted by Win. Whorwood, attorney
general, on Tuesday after Trinity last,
17 June, and are in the Man-halsea ;
with restoration of goods and eccli
tiral promotions. I>,1. \\i--tm.. IM July
ll.Ml \|ll. S.It. |,-..i<«r,-|,/,|,i,-r/ llj
Whorwood). Pat. p. 8, in. 4H. ];,,,,,,r,
AT. 48.
141. Robert Draper, yeoman of the
Jewels, and Elizabeth his wife. Grant,
in fee to the said Robert, for 276J 11*. 8d.,
of the manor of Camerwell H/I«I* Frerne,
Surr., and the tenement called Freryn ;
also meadows named Newlersfelde, South
meade, Daycsmeade, Gronerden, Pyfeter
Acre, Bansteddowne and all lands in
Camerwell Hyll and a tenement called
Combers in Peckebam, Burr., in tenure
of Hen. Pyko ; all which premises be-
longed to the priory of Hallywell near
London. Also all lands of Hallywell
priory in Camerwell, Surr., and in Dep-
forde rt/i<i« Weste Grenewycbe, Kent, in
tenure of the said Robert and lately in
that of Thos. Hendley of Peckham and
Robt. Johnson of London butcher. Also
woods called Hallywell Woode <7 ac.),
3 ac. of wood in Lodlynghill and 4 ac.
in Dcysetneade, in Camerwell and Peeke-
ham, which belonged to Hallywell. Del.
Westm.. 21 July 36 Hen. VIII.— 8.B.
(tinned by Canterbury, Hertford, West-
minster, Pctre. Bakere, Bir Robt. South-
well, Moyle, North, Hendle, and Staun-
ford}. Pat. p. 9, m. 1.
142. Philip Chowte, the King's ser-
vant. To be keeper and captain of the
castle of Camber near Wynchelsey, Suss .
and keeper of the waters of Camber and
1'uddell, Suss., at 2*. a day from 1 Jan.
lust, with the appointment of eight
soldiers and six gunners under him at M.
a day each. Del. Westm.. 21 July
345 Hen. VIII.— S.B. (countcrngned by Sir
Ant. Browne). I'm. p. '.», HI. 42 (dated
1 July).
143. Sir Thomas West, lord La
Warre, and Elizabeth his wife. Grant,
in fee to the said Sir Thomas, for OH/., of
the reversion of messuages and chambers
within the precinct of the Friars Car-
melites in Fletstrcte in their tenure, and
formerly in that of John Novell and Thos.
Everarde, and also of the reversion of the
house beneath the premises late in tenure
of Sir Win. Meryng and of two gardens
on the south and west of the premises
and two stables ; all which were leased to
them, 1C April 31 Hen. VIII.. for 21 yean.
Also grant of the premises. Del. Westm.,
23 July 36 Hen. VIII.— S.B. (tinned by
Westminster, Petre. Bakere, North, Moyle,
Bradshawe and Chydley;. Pal. p. I,
MI. 29.
144 Robert Broke. Grant, in fee,
for 946J. 84. 8</., of the manor of Madeley,
Salop, which belonged to Wenlock priory,
the advowson of Madeley vicarage, the
farm, etc., called Calbroke Smethe in
Madeley, and tithes in Madeley, in tenure
of Ric. Chorleton, pensions of 3*. out of
Madeley vicarage, and 3x. 4d. out of
Budgyer rectory, and rent of assize of 20».
in the town of Badgyer, Salop, all which
belonged to Wenlock. Del. Westm.,
•_M July 36 Hen. VIII.— S.B. tigned ly
Canterbury. Hertford, Westminster, Petre.
North, Moyle. Sewester and Bacon). Pat.
p. 5. ».
140. George Carewe. Presentation
to the parish church of Ilfracombe,
Devon, void by the natural death of Thos.
Breerwod, elk., and in the King's gift by
636
86 HENRY VIII.
1544.
1035.
GRANTS IN JULY, 1544 — cont.
assignment of Gawin Carew, who had the
advowson for this time from Henry,
Marquis of Dorsett. lord Ferrers of
Groobye, Harington,Bonvile and Asteley. -
Del. Westm.,. 23 July 38 Hen. VIII.—
S.B. Pat. p. 8, m. 12.
146. Robert Wilforde, merchant
tailor, of London, and Thomas Farmer,
merchant, of Calais. Grant, in fee, for
304J., of the reversion of the manor of
Walton in King's Button, Ntht., which
Ric. Farmer, grocer of London and mer-
chant of the Staple of Calais, 6 July
30 Hen. VIII., in pursuance of an in-
denture of 1 July 30 Hen. VIII., granted
to Thos. Rygby, elk., for life, which
reversion now belongs to the King through
the attainder of the said Eic. for offences
against the statute of praemunire. Also
grant of the said manor of Walton, now
in tenure of Win. Farmer, Agnes Weston,
of King's Button and Thos. Hardewike of
Sharnebroke, Beds. Del. Westm., 23 July
3G Hen. VIII.— S.B. (signed by Canter-
bury, Hertford, Westminster, Petre,
Bakere, Sir Robt. Southwell, Moyle,
North, Chydley and Staunford). Pat.
p. 16, vi. 33.
147. Roger and Robert Taverner.
Grant, in fee, for 54GJ. 17*. 6d.,of the
mill called Elsam Myll and lands called
Stone Landes in Broinpton Raffe, Soms.,
in tenure of John Edwardes, — Bucke-
Itinde priori/, Soms.; tenements, &c.. in
tenure of Ric. Holland, Wm. Shortred,
" founderer." and Nic. Spakeman. haber-
dasher, in the parish of St. Martin
without Liulgate, London, — Dertford
priory. Kent ; the inn called le Lyon in
St. Alban's, Herts, opposite le Quene
Crosse, in tenure of Thos. Keymer. —
St. Allans ; tenements in Hartestrete in
the parish of St. Olave near the Tower,
London, in tenure of Wm. Valentyne,
John Snowe. and Marg. Johnson. —
Crutrhed Friurs ; a tenement in the
parish of St. Thomas Apo&tle, London,
in tenure of Alex. Walker or Nic.
Spencer.— college of Aeon; a tenement
lately called le Dolphin in the parish of
St. Dunstan in the West, in Fletestrete
(between le Belle in tenure of John
Hornebye on the east, and Shirelane
beside Temple Barre. leading toFykketts-
felde. on the west, John Hornebye's
garden on the north, and the highway
on the Bouth). late in tenure of Sir Wm.
Aekewe and now in that of John Styte-
man, and a tenement in the parish of
St. Clement Danes without Temple
Barres, London (between that of Thos.
Chesshire on the east, Thos. Chesshire's
garden on the north, and the highway on
the south), in tenure of Laur. Broun,
smith, — St. John's of Jerusalem ; a cottage
in the parish of St. Giles in Northampton,
in tenure of Thos. Bryan,— Seicardesley
priory ; a tenement, &c., in the parish of
St. Peter in Northampton, in tenure of
Wm. Walgyer. — St. James's beside North-
ampton ; three cottages in St. John's
Lane in Northampton, in tenure of Ric.
Byrdsall, elk., master of the hospital of
St. John in Northampton, two gardens
in Abyngton Street there, in tenure of
the widow Godfrey, a tenement in Cowe-
lane there, in tenure of Robt. Latymer,
and one in Abyngton Strete, in tenure of
Laur. Bayly. — priory or house of St.
Andrew in Northampton ; a windmill and
land called the Mylle Hylle in North-
rawcebye parish, Line., lately built by
Laur. Sturtivant upon the common of
Rawcebye manor, and in tenure of John
Sturtivant, — preceptory of Temple Bruer
and St. John's of Jerusalem ; three tene-
ments in Holy Trinity parish, London,
in tenure of Wm. Jenkyns. Hen. Machyns
and Wm. Wright, — Newarke priory,
Sitrr. ; three tenements in the parish of
St. Sepulchre in the suburbs of London,
in tenure of Robt. Reason, leatherseller,
— St. Bartholomew's priory beside Wcst-
smythfeld ; a tenement in the parish of
St. Dionysius in Lyme Strette, London,
in tenure of Dame Eleanor Leighe,' —
Shene priory, Surr. ; three tenements in
the parish of St. Mary Colchurche,
London, in tenure of Edw. Sole, Wm.
Raymond, and Ant. Totehill, granted to
Nic. Simpson and Joan -his wife, in sur-
vivorship, by pat. 11 Feb. 26 Hen. VIII.,
— Christchiirch priory, London ; lands
worth 13s 4d. yearly in Stanesbye,
Yorks., beside the land of Thos. Gowre,
in tenure of Thos. Prossik, — Ryralles ;
lands worth 9s. yearly in tenure of
Thos. Gower in Stanesbye, — Byland ; a
cottage, &c., in Kepwyke, Yorks.. in
tenure of Gregory Dunnynge, — New-
brugh ; a messuage, &c., in Kepwyke, in
tenure of Ralph Foxeton, — Byland ; a
cottage in tenure of Sir Jas. Strangways
and meadow in tenure of Chr. Lapton,
in Kepwyke, — Oisborne ; land in the
meadow called Sylton Yngs in Sylton,
Yorks., in tenure of Ric. Walker, and
5 others (named), — Ryeralles ; and the
advowson of the rectory of Holme in
Spaldyng, Yorks., — Sir Robert Constable,
attainted. Del. Westm.. 26 July 36 Hen.
VIII. — S.B. (signed by Canterbury,
Westminster. Petre, Bakere. Sir Robt.
Southwell, Moyle, North, Sewester and
Staunford). Pat. p. 14, m. 9.
148. Anthony Spencer, late of Lon-
don, yeoman. Pardon for the slaying of
John Morres and carrying off of 111., the
moneys of Wrn. Davys, elk., in custody
of the said John. Del. Westm., 28 July
36 Hen. VIII.— S.B. (countersigned by
St. John). Pat. p. 2, m. 27.
149. Sir Thomas Pope. Lease of the
site of Lightern manor, parcel of lands
36 HENRY Mil.
587
1511.
called Warwykslandes, Warw. ; for 21
years. On surrender of a similar lease,
•Jl July 21 Hen. VIII.. to Roger Wigges-
lon. Del. Westm.. 28 July 3ii lien. VI 1 1
— S.B. (tigntd by Daunce and Moyle).
p. 3, HI. 10.
150. Sir Anthony Browne. K.G.,
Matter of the Horao. Grant, in fee (for
his services), of the site, Ac., of the late
priory of St. Mary Overcy, Surr.. with
iu demesne lands and nil messuages
within the priory close in the parish of
Bt/ Saviour, in tenure of Win. 1'utkyii
and 12 others named i. and messuages,
in the parish of St. Mary Magdalen
in Southwiirk in tenure of Cornelius
Novell. Clir. Fowler, and Sebastian
Hillary, all which belonged to the said
priory.
Also grant of liberty to embattle and
fortify buildings within the site of the
late mon. of Battle, SUM. Del. Westin.,
28 July 86 Hen. VIII.— S.B. (counter-
tigntd by North, Williams and Bacon).
I'ut. p. 3, m. 17.
161. Robert Hennage, master of
woods within the Court of General Sur-
veyors. Annuity of 13/. 14*. *<i. out of
the manors of Itemyngton and IJolton
and lands in Remyngton, Bolton, Gays-
guy 11, Newby, Horton, Awstweke, Arne-
wike, Newton, and Halikelde. Yorks.,
which belonged to Hen. Pudncy, dec., and
are in the King's hands by the minority
of Thomas s. and h. of the said Henry ;
with wardship and marriage of the said
heir. Del. Westm.. 28 July 86 Hen. VIII.
— S.B. (tigned by St. John). Pal. p. 5,
HI. 1.
152. Sir Thomas Pope, the King's
Councillor. Grant, in fee, for COH. 13«.6d.
of the manor of Northlee, Oxon.. rent
of lOx. 6d. for the waste ground in North-
lee, the chapel of Northlce 'reserved in
the lease of the site of the manor , and
woods called Darkeley Copp (8 ac.l,
Ashewell Copp (7 ac.), Moke Mere Copp
(1$ ac.), Clayhatn Copp (6 ac.), Mylne
Copp (2} ac./. and Northeleighe Comen
Woode (80 ac.) in Northlee parish, all
which belonged to the priory de Leto Loco
(Notify). Hants. Del. Westm., 28 July
36 Hen. VIII.— S.B. ti.jnrd by Hertford,
Petre, Sir Bobt. Southwell, North, Moyle,
Staunford and Bacon). Pat. p. 8. m. 3'J.
153. Rio. Awsten, comptroller of
Poole, Dors. Exemption from attend-
ing the King in war against the French
King, he having compounded as a
patentee with the commissioners. /></.
Wistm.. 28 July 86 Hen. VIII.— S.B.
(tiyntd by Westminster and Petre'. Vat.
D .8, m. 41. In Enylith.
Thomas Myldmaye, auditor of the
Court of Augmentations in cos. Midd.,
Essex, Herts.. Camb., Hunts., London,
Norf.. and Snff.. and auditor of the Duchy
of Cornewall Like exemption. Dtl.
Weslm., 28 July 36 Hen. VIII.— S.B.
Itiijnrd by Hertford, Westminster and
Petre). i'at. p. 8, m. 43. In KnyluH.
Robert Goche. a receiver of Augmen-
tations. Like exemption. Drl. Westm..
•JS Juh :;•; 11,-n. VI11.— S.H. (ti.,ntd b,,
Hertford and Petre). Pat. p. 8. m. 44.
In EiHilith.
John Wyscman, an auditor of the
<'»tirt of Augmentations. Like exemp-
tion. P.,'. Weotiu., 28 July 36 Hen.
VIII.— S.U. (fi,,ned by Hertford and
Petre). I'at. p. S, m. 44. In Englith.
William Banners, who is auditor of the
Court of Augmentations in cos. Hants.,
Wilts., and Glouc.. auditor to the Trea-
surer of the Augmentations, one of the
auditors of Warwykes and Spenser*
lands, auditor of woods within the Sur-
veyors' Court, auditor of the duke of
Bedford's Unds in cos. Notts, and Derb..
and keeper of Horsfrethe park, Essex,
and has also an annuity of i\l. \3t. id.
Like exemption. Del. Westm.. 28 July
36 Hen. VIII. -S.B. (tinned by West
minster and Petre i. Pat. p. 18, m. 86.
In Englith.
Hie. Modey. auditor of Exchanged and
Purchased Lands and one of the auditors
of Tenths and First Fruits. Like
exemption. Del. Westm., 28 July
36 Hen. VIII.— S.B. (tiyned by West-
minster and Petre;. Pat. p. 18, s». 36.
In Englith.
164 George Pierpounte. Grant, in
fee. for 4131. 4*. JM.. of the manor and
lordship of Scarcly ve alint Scare lyffe and
Pui tenon, Derb., in tenure of Wm.
Season, and the land in Shirbroke aliat
Sherbroke. Derb. (late in tenure of Thos.
Boure alint Bowre). leased with it, rents
and service from lands of Thos. Hale
<I/I.M Haulle and John Shirbroke, in
Shirbroke aforesaid, and woods called
Scarclyvo park (123 ac.) and Wood Hey*
Copp (.5 ac.) in Scarclyve parish, all
which belonged to the mon. de Sovo Loco
aliat Newsted, Notta. ; also the advowson
of a moiety of Cotgrave rectory. Notts,
which belonged lo Swyneshed mon..
Line.
Also grant, for 10Z. 7*. 3d., of the ad-
vowson of the other moiety of Cotgrave
rectory, which belonged to Lenton mon.
Del. Westm.. 28 July 36 Hen. VIII.—
S.B. (tigned by Canterbury, Westminster,
Petre, Bakere, Sir Robt. Southwell, North,
Moyle, Bacon and Chydley). Pat. p. 16,
m. 26.
155. Thomas Hall, of Huntingdon.
Grant, in fee (for 1131. 20rf. paid to the
treasurer of the Chamber and of the Court
of General Surveyors, and 701. 10«. 2$</.
paid to the treasurer of Augmentations)
of the farm and grange of Uraunoeton,
eo. city of Lincoln, and lands in Cryng-
ledyke, co. city of Lincoln, leased with it,
638
8« HENRY VIII.
1544.
1035.
GRANTS IN JULY, 1544 — cont.
to John Barker, a wood called Kyrkestede
Wood '4 ac.) in Braunceton, and 35 ac. of
meadow in Carleton in Moreland, Line.,
in tenure of Chr. Porter, — Kyrkstede ; a
tenement, &c., in Kexbye alias Keysbye,
Line., in tenure of Robt. Naylour, —
Barlynycs ; with all possessions of Bar-
lynges in Kexbye and Upton, Line. ;
rents and lands (specified) in Huntingdon,
Hunts., in tenure of the said Thos. Hall
and of Win. Horwood, a tenement, <fec.,
in the parish of St. Mary, Huntingdon,
late in tenure of Robt. Wryghte and now
of John Cragge, a cottage in Huntingdon
late in tenure of Bic. Ferres, rector of the
church of St. John Baptist, and a dovecot,
&c., there in tenure of Ph. Clampe, —
Ramesey ; a meadow in Carleton in
Moreland alias Carleton Ynges. Line., in
tenure of Wm. Yattes, and a court and
perquisites in Colbye, Line., reserved in a
previous sale, which premises in Carleton
and Colbye belonged to the priory of
St. Katharine beside Lincoln ; a toft, etc..
in Colbye which belonged to the preceptor;/
of Temple Brewer and to St. John's 01
Jerusalem, in tenure of Bic. Wytton ; the
advowson of the rectory of Eversdon.
Carnb., and of a moiety of the rectory of
Okeford Shyllyng.Dors., of which Thomas
Freke is rector. Del. Westin., 29 July
36 Hen. — S.B. (xigned by Canterbury.
Hertford, Westminster, Petre, Bakere,
North, Moyle, Sir Bobt. Southwell, and
others whose signature* are illegible). Pat.
p. 3, ro. 19.
156. Edward Staunforde. Grant, in
fee, for 55Z. 7s. G</., of a messuage in
Bicarscote iield. in the town and fields
of Stafford, in tenure of Bobt. Lowte,
— Stone priory, Staff. ; a croft called
le Frieres Orchard in tenure of Robt.
Dorrington, and a pasture called the
Frieres Felde with a barn and tithes
in tenure of Wm. Staunford, the site, &c.,
of the late Austin Friars of Stafford, and
a croft called Bochers Croft and church-
yard in tenure of Thos. Pictoo. all in the
town and fields of Stafford, — Austin
Friart, Stafford. Del. Westm., 29 July
30 Hen. VIH.— S.B. (signed by West-
minster, Petre, Bakere, Moyle, Sir Bobt.
Southwell Hendle and Staunford). Pat.
p. 8, IK. 46.
157. William Whorwod, attorney
general. Grant, in fee, for 791J. 6s. Sd..
of the manor of Hallynge alias Hawlynge.
Olouc., in tenure of Ant. Stratforde, land
lately enclosed by Nic. Knyght, late rector
of Hallynge, and now in tenure of the
said Anthony, the sheep house, &c.. of
Hawlynge, in tenure of Bic. Randall, and
woods called Langley Copie (20 ac.),
Bowell Copye (9 ac.), and Cottysden
Copye (5 ac.), in Hallynge, — Wynchel-
coinbe ; lands (specified) iu Typton and
Rowley, Staff., in tenure of Hen. Bedyll,
which belonged to Coventry Charterhouse,
and all lands of the said Charterhouse
there ; lands in Walton within the parish
of Wenlocke Magna, Salop in tenure of
John Heyward and Ric. Smyth, rents in
Atterley within the parish of Wenlocke
Magna, from Ralph Poyns and John
Wolryche, and lands there in tenure of
Hen. Fossebroke, Thos. Trate, Ric. Ben-
bowe, Thos. Deyes John Lewes, and Thos.
Crawder, and in Barrowe in the parishes
(sic) of Wenlocke Magna and Marsshe,
in tenure of Sir John Smyth, Wm. Adams.
Margery and Wm. Bowdler. Robert and
Ellen Sharyngton, Thos. Adams, Thos.
and Eliz. Harrys, and Edm. Hocthekeys.
— Wenlocke priory ; also the advowson of
the rectory of Hallynge alias Hawlynge,
Glouc., — Wynchelcombe. Del. Westm.,
29 July 36 Hen. VIII.— S.B. (rigrud by
Canterbury, Hertford, Westminster.
Petre, Sir Robert Southwell, North,
Moyle, Sewester and Duke1. Pat. p. 16.
in. 29.
158. Gerard Harmond, the King's
servant. Grant of a messuage, two mills
called Sainte Thomas Mills, a lock and
certain grounds adjoining in Westham,
Essex, late in tenure of Stephen Hasen-
berigh; for 72 years. Westm., 26 May
36 Hen. VIII. Del. Hampton Court,
30 July.— P.S. Pat. p. 8, in. 37.
159. Licences to alienate lands* : —
Sir Wm. Barkeley to John Mille. Bents
and service from lands in Donckton alias
Dunckton and Yevelton, Hants, and the
manor of Benstede in the Isle of Wight,
Hants, which belonged to Margaret
countess of Salisbury, attainted. (1st.)
P. 25, ?«. 5.
John Perte to Wm. Popley. Site, &c.,
of the late Austin Friars in Bristol, in
tenure of Thos. Wynsmore. (1st.) P. 25.
in. 6. •
Ric. Andrewes and John Howe to Thoa.
Egewyn alias Love, of Evesham, mer-
chant. Messuage called Carpenter's House
and lands (specified and tenants named)
in Hampton Magna, Wore., — Evesham.
(1st.) P. 25, m. 22.
Edmund Powell to Bobert and Joan
Kyng. A messuage called the Sarsons
Hedd in Carter Lane in St. Mary
Magdalene's parish, Old Fissh strete,
London, in tenure of Ambrose and
Isabella Warcoppe. — Newarke mon., Surr,,
(2nd.) P. 15, m. 30.
* All but one are dated at Westm. In this abstract the day of the month appears
in parentheses before the reference to part and membrane of the Patent Roll of
36 Hen. VIII.
HI M;\ VIII.
l.-.ll.
Sir Win. Barkelev to Robert Hennege.
•' messuage and site of the manor or
late preceptory of Holy Trinity of Bever-
ley, York*., with lands in and near it
(specified),— St. John't of Jerutaltm.
_'n-l ) P. 25, m. 1.
William earl of Essex, Jas. Bokeby,
Win. Ibgrare, John Cokk. Edw. Rogers
and Edw. Bury to Wm. Bayly. Messuage
in tenure of John Reynold, in Karl-
Wilt--., with appurtenances in Farleigh
and llowki/li, Wilts., and lands in
Farlfigh and Wyngfeld, tenant Thos.
Buy lye, and in Rowleigh, tenant David
Tukker, all which belonged to Sir Walter
lord Hungerford. (2nd.) P. 25, m. 5.
John Grymysdyche to Humph. Hall.
Measure called Clerkehou.se in Bud-
worth, Chesh., leased to Thos. Hall, —
Norton. (2nd.) P. 25. m. 6.
The same to Robert Eton. Tenement.
Ac , in Budworth, Chesh., in tenure of
Ralph Newhall, and numerous other tene-
ments, Ac. (tenants named), in Budworth
and in Cumberbeche in the parish of
Budworth,— Norton. (2nd.) P. 25, m.
10.
The samp to Wm. Malbon. Tenements,
do., in Budworth in tenure of Them.
Andcrton, Oeo. Arowamyth and Edw. and
Wm. Malbon,— Norton. (2nd.) P. 25,
HI. 11.
John Banyster and Wm. Metcalf to
Leonard Metcalf. Messuage called Berc
Parke, &c., in tenure of Eliz. Metcalf
widow of Koger Metcalf, in Bere Parko
and Kyrperbye in the parish of Askerth.
Yorka., and a cottage in Kyrperbye in
tenure of Beg. BoVM,— ilarryke priory ;
also a messuage, Ac., in Ulcotes. Yorks..
in tenure of Arthur Redman, — Fountaunre.
(3rd.) /'. lU, »i. 2G.
Win. Kttys girdler, of London, to Wm.
Adamson. Messuage, Ac., in Pycton in
eh \. l.iii.l within the parish of Kirk-
levyngton, Yorks. (3rd.) P. 25, m. 1.
William earl of Essex, Wm. Ibgravc,
John Cokke, Edw. Rogers, and Edw.
Bnrye. to Jas. Rokebye. Messuage and
binds in tenure of Thos. Heansley in
Btemmyngford in Repon parish, Yorks..
and lands in tenure of Marg. Lane and
five others (named) in Slennyngford and
Repon, and woods called Howell Copies
and Slennyngforth Copies (50 ac. i,—
l-'i'iintaiinct. (Srd.i P. 25. m. 10.
Robert Hogan to Sir Ric. Southwell.
Site of the manor of Wendlyng with
lands (named) adjoining it, and appur-
tenances in Wendlyng, Qayton, Wood-
rysyng, Crane worth. Yaxham. Morton.
Reymerston, Hyngham, and Hyngham-
borth. (3rd.) P. 25, m. 10.
Lord Chancellor Andeley to his brother.
(4th.) Ser abort, § 37.
Ric. Cupper to Alex. Popham. Barth.
Combe, and John Kent, to the use of the
said Rio. Cupper and Joan his wife, and
the heirs of the said Richard. Lands in
tenure of David Clerke, John Wyke. and
twelve others named, in oo. Soms.. being
parcel of the manor of Powlet Oauntes.
(4th.) P. 3, m. 29.
Sir John Willyams and Elizabeth bis
wife, to Alice Yate, widow and Tho».
Yate. Manor of Phylbertes. Berks, and
free chapel of Phylbertes. with appur-
tenances in Phylbertes aliai Fylbertes.
Est Hanney and West Hanney, Berk*.
(4th.» P. 3, m. 30.
Sir Henry Parker lord Morley to
Clement Nuce, mercer, of London.
Manor of Tydenhowbury alint Tyden-
hitubery, — Hury St. Edmund' i, Sufi.
(4th.) P. 21. m. 43.
Ric. Buckland and Humph. Copleston
to ThoH. liutnpfyld, of Hardyngton, Sum.-..
and John Bampfyld his son and heir
apparent. Manor of Hemyngton, Soms..
and a water mill in Hemyngton, with
appurtenances in Fulkelond, Checkwell
and Hemyngton. Soms., the advowson of
Hemyngton rectory, and the woods called
Heywoode (48 ac.,1, Cnlgrove (2 ac. ,
Hemyngton Woode (12 ac.), Ramston
aliat iCamscombo (5 ac.), and Olde Parke
1 14 ac.), in Hemyngton parish the woods
about the marsh there, and the wood
called Vylmeade (12 ac.). which all be-
longed to Henry marquis of Exeter,
attainted, and were granted to Buckland
and Copleston by pat. of 1 July hu»t.
(4th.) P. 25. m. 3.
Emanuel Lucar and Joan bis wife to
John Person. Messuage. Ac., in Brige-
water, Soms. (5th.) P. 1. m. 35.
John Warner, elk.. King's chaplain, to
Thos. Kyrry. Messuage or manor of
Roryngton beside Chirbury, in tenure of
David ap Griffith and Wui. ap Muthewe,
— Dynmore prrcrptory aiul St. Jului'i of
Jfriualrm ; the town of Wynnesley beside
Cause aliai Caurse in Westbury parish.
Salop, — Slu-firtlitirif mo;/.; the town of
Aston Rogers beside Cause ai\n$ Caursse
in Wortham parish, Salop, [which be-
longed to J" in co. Salop, now
dissolved ; and lands in Astnrley in Pons-
' bury parish. Salop, in tenure of Thos.
Blower, — Hnuqhmon num. (5th. > P. 25,
m.4.
Wm. Forthe to Thos. Sandforthe and
I Grace his wife The grange and all his
lands in the towns of Mylborn. Mylborn
Orange and Hulgyll. Westmld., in tenure
of Thos. Sandfortb, also (qu. except? a
close hi Olegyll and Rose Oylles in
Nubye, Westmld.. in tenure of Wm.
Lewys. and lands in Melkenthropp.
Westmld . in tenure of Wm Workman,
and in Magna Strickland. Westmld., in
tenure of John Robynson.— Shapp. ,6th.)
P. 15, m. 9.
The same to Ric. Waschyngton. Close
in Glegyll and Rose Oylles in Nubye,
Westmld., in tenure of Wm. Lewys, and
* Words evidently omitted.
640
i
1544.
1035.
3fi HENRY VIII.
GRANTS IN JULY, 1544 — cont.
lands in Melkenthropp, Westmld., in
tenure of Wm. Workman, and in Magna
Striklaiid in tenure of John Robynson, —
Shapp. 1 6th.) 16.
Sir Anthony Browne, E.G., Master of
the Horse, to Robt. Bemyke. Tenement
called leBowhouse in Sleddall, Westmld.,
which belonged to Shappe mon. and was
lately in tenure of Sir Thos. Clyfforth
and Thos. Sutehill, and was granted to
Sir Ant. by pat. of 1 July 3G Hen. VIII.
iGth.) P. 20, m. 8.
Paul Dayrell and Dorothy his wife to
Ralph Astell. Lands of the said Dorothy
(specified and tenants named) in Colde-
assheby, Ntht., — Catesbyc priori/, and in
Welford, Ntht.,— Sulby priory. (7th.)
P. 17, m. 24.
John Barwike, of Eston, Wilts, to
Hen. Chettyll. Lordship and manor of
Blanforde St. Mary alias Saynt Marye
Blanforde, Dors., in tenure of John Frye,
—Clerkenwell priory, Midd. (8th.) P. 13,
m. 23.
Wm. Sharyngton, the King's servant,
to Thos. Dutton. Three salthouses or
wychehouses in tenure of Gilb. Dutton.
in Northwyche within the parish of
Budworth. Chesh.,— Vale Eoyal. (8th.)
P. 15, m. 12.
Edward Elryngton and Humph. Metcalf
to Sir John Wyllyams, treasurer of
Augmentations, and Chr. Edmondes, in
fee to the said Sir John. Manor of
Walhall, Herts, — St. Bartholomew^ mon.
in Westsmythfeld, London ; messuages,
&c., in Beswyke, Yorks., in tenure of Hen.
Walkar and Hen. Kedbourne,— Mount-
grace ; messuage, Ac., in Southcave,
Yorks. in tenure of Adam Carre, vicar of
Southcave, — Bylande ; lands (specified)
in Brantingham, Yorks., in tenure of
Hugh Clythero, — Malton ; the manor of
Priorsden and Culmer, Hants, — South-
iryke ; lands in Whaddon, Camb., in
tenure of Wm. Newman, — Lavenden,
Bucks.; and all appurtenances of the
manors of Walhall and Priorsden and
Culmer, in the hamlets of St. Stephen
and St. John in Aldenham, Herts, and in
Priorsden and Culmer, Hants. (8th.)
P. 19, m. 14.
Thomas Paston a gentleman of the
Privy Chamber, to Ric. Heydon and Nic.
Rokewode. Manors of Barney, Thysfford,
Darsyngham and Paston, Norf., and all
his lands in Barney, Thirsford, Darsyng-
ham, Swanton Abbot, and Paston. Norf.,
and in Wokhampton, Redehara. Halver-
gate, Tunstall, and Boyton, Norf., and
the rectory of Barney, (llth.) P. 15 m. 4.
Thos. Parker to John Parker. Pardon
to John Parker for his purchase from
Thoa. Parker, dec., withoutlicence, 27 July
35 Hen. VIII.. of lands. &c., in Hunston
and Flitton and in the borough of North-
rnolton, Devon, which are held of the
King in capite. (12th.) P. 2, m. 42.
Sir Thomas Pope to Sir Wm. Baran-
tyne. Manor or grange of Churchhyll,
Oxon. (12th.) P. 19, m. 26.
Sir Mich. Dormer and John Cokke to
Edw. Baylys, of Somerby, Line. Manor
of Wetheley in tenure of Ric. Smetheley
in Sowthcave parish, Yorks., with a wood
called Wetheley Woode and lands in
Wetheley, Sowthcave and Ryplyngham,
Yorks. — preceptory of Holy Trinity,
Beverley, and St. «7o/w's of Jerusalem.
(14th.) P. 25. m. 4.
John Harley to John Scryven and Jas.
Warmecombe. Manor or castle of
Brompton Bryan . Heref . To be regranted
within two months to the said John
Hartley and Matilda his wife and the
heirs of their bodies, with remainder to
the right heirs of the said John. (15th.)
P. 15, m. 21.
The same to the same. Manor or
castle of Bran ton Bryan, Heref., and
lands there. To be re-granted to the said
John and Matilda his wife in fee to the
said John. (15th.) P. 18, m. 42.
Sir John Williams and Ant. Strynger
to John Godsalve and Agnes his wife.
A [messuage], &c., in the parish of St.
Mary Magdalen in Olde Fysshestrete,
London, formerly in tenure of Sir Adrian
Fortescue and now of John Godsalve, —
Holy well. (15th.) P. 18, m. 42.
Marmaduke Rayner to Robt. Rayner.
Cottage called Stonehouse in Lyverseige,
in tenure of Thos. Popelwell — Kyrkleys
priory, and a tenement called Isottland,
&c.. in Lyverseige aforesaid, in the parish
of Byrstall, in tenure of the said Marma-
duke, -St. Oswald's. <16th.) P. 15, m. 9.
The same to John Rayner. A messuage,
&c., in Lyverseige, in tenure of Thos.
Sawood alias Southwoodd, — Kyrkleys.
(IGth.) Ibid.
Philip Llentall, of Navestok. and
Parnella his wife to Sir Wm. Petre, one
of the King's prime secretaries. Dove-
cot, orchard, garden and lands called
Barrowe and Salmans, in tenure of Wm.
Lawrence, in Writtell parish, Essex. —
St. John's of Colchester. (18th.) P. 15,
m. 13.
John Maynard and Wm. Breton to
Isabella Best. Tenement and lands
specified in Hawkesworth, within the
parish of Otley, Yorks., in tenure of Thos.
Woode, — Esseholte priory. (18th.) P. 15.
m. 18.
John Beamounte, of Gracedue, Leic.,
to Hen. Wylloughby. Inn called le
Castell in Holborne, in the parish of St.
Andrew in the suburbs of London, in
tenure of Thos. Dalton. — Malmesbury ,
Wilts. (20th.) P. 15, m. 8.
John Maynard and Wm. Breton to
Eliz. Mayne. widow. Messuage. <fec.. in
Brixworth. Ntht., in tenure of Thos.
Mayne, — Delaprey. (20th.) P. 15,
m. 15.
viii.
l.- il.
John Malta to John Homer, jun. All
his lands in Westbury, Boms., which
belonged to Braton abbey. (30th. i P. 15,
Thomas Homer to John Sydnam.
f messuage, Ac., in Aachewike.
Homi., in Sydnam's tenure. (30th.)
/'. 1">, M. 18.
idrewes to Kdm. Cartwright.
M.mor of Oiwyiik'ton ,ilin* Atsyngton.
with the rectory of the Mine and
the advowHon of the vicarage, r.'l-t..
/'. 13, m. 28.
Andrewes, of Hayles, Olouc., and
John Howe, to George Jakson and Alice
his wife. Garden, Ac., in tenure of
Marian Raynard. widow, and George
Jnkson, in the parish of St. Clement
Danes without the bars of the New
Temple, London (between the tenement
r.ill.-.l II. i !> s H"i !:• .111 tli.' . M| ;iii<i !h.
rectorv of St. Clement on the west, the
garden called le Covent Garden of West-
minuter on the north aud the highway on
the south). — .S'/. -litlnC* »l Jfrnnul, in.
, r. r». in. 4.
The same to John Dawes alia* Dawll,
iwnton. Manor of Nawenton (i/i</»
Nawnton super Cotteaold, Glouc., — I.ytell
Malrrrn. Wore. (21st.) 76.
The same to Thos. Egewyn alia* Love,
i >f Kvesham, merchant. Messuage called
Carpenterhouse, «Vc.. in tenure of John
\Vocxlo, in Hampton Magna. Wore., —
h'.ri-thtim. (21st.) /'. 15, m. 5.
The same to Elian ap Dio ap Griffith
•ilia* Mathewe. Lund called Overleighe
and other lands in tenure of Elias ap Dio
ap Griffith, by Humbrige within the
liberties of Chester, — Ratynyirark mint,
in S.vth H'altt. (21st.) /'. l-r>, ,„. i:.
John lieamounte, of Gracedue, Leic.,
mcis Shyrley, of Staunton Harrold,
Leic., and Dorothy tun wife. All appur-
tenances in Ragdale, Leic., of the rectory
of Ragdale. and the ad vow son of the
vicarage of Ragdale. which belonged to
Thomas Wolcey, late cardinal, attainted.
(21st.) P 15. m. 8.
Thos. Babyngton and John Hyde to
Win Meyre. Messuage. Ac., in Meyre,
within the parish of Row thorn alia*
Ronethorn, Chesh.. in tenure of Gawen
Legh.— Norton abbey. (24th.) P. 15,
m. ill.
John Beanionnte, of Gracedue. Leic..
to Ric. Kveratt. Manor or grange of
Horsepole. Leic.. and tithes in Stan ton
under Bardon, and in Thorneton and
Bagworth, Leic., and messuages, Ac., in
Btanton. late in tenure of Robert Hardy
and Hen. Tofte, now leased with the Mid
manor, to Bteph. and Bobt. Cotton.—
I'r.itit. LncetlS. (24th /'. 15, *. 28.
John Aleyn., jun. to Bibilla Marten,
widow. Manor or lordship of I'arva
K.-lko, Yorks. Hampton Court, 26 July.
/'. 15, m. 20.
Lord Chancellor Wriothesley to John
Twyne, of Norton, Hants, and Wm. and
Nicholas his sons. Manor or manors of
Norton [and] Button Scottney, HanU,
which he holds by grant of 29 March
85 Hen. VIII. «27th) /'. 15. t,
Robert Broke to Wm. Astyn. of Wol-
verhampton. Tenemente.iVc , in Madeley,
Snl»p, in tenure of John Deuxhill, Ric.
Sliyf ton. John Fuwler and Edm. Deuxhill.
(27th ) P. 15, m. SO.
Sir Anthony Broun to George Digley
and Elizabeth his wife. Manor of Est-
clandon alia* Clandon, Surr., and the
advowaon of the church of Est Clandon,
woods called Westgaston Coppie (83 ac.).
KKtgaston Copie (47 ac.), Southgastpn
Copie (20 ac.), and Bushgrove (7 ac.), in
Estclandon, with appurtenances in Est-
clandon and Westclandon, — Ckertity.
(28th.) P. 5, m. 30.
Ric. Andrewes. of Hayles. Glouc.. and
John Howe, to John Lambard.of London,
draper. Tithes on the demesne lands of
Heddyngton. Wilts. — Farleigh Mono-
chorum. (28th.) P. 15, m. 18.
Sir Humph, lladcl.vff, of Bcdyngton,
SUIT., to Thos. Colsell. of London. All
his lands in Depedale, Patterdale. Pen-
reth, Carleton. and Farleton. in cos.
\Vestmld.. Lane., and Cumb.. which
belonged to William Lancaster, attainted.
(2»th.) P. 15, m. 21.
Sir John Gostwyke to John Rocke.
Manor or lordship of Wyngrave, Bucks.
(29th.) P. 19. m. 17.
Win. Sewster. of Gunmecestre. Hunts,
and John Sewster. his son and heir-
apparent, to Ric. Raven and John Raven
his son. Site of the manor or grange of
Henlowe Beds., in tenure of Sir John
Mordaunt — H 'an/on. <30th ) /'. 5. m.
34.
The same to Wm. Laurence and
Frances his wife, and the heirs of the said
Wm. Laurence. Manor and farm called
Slepe. in Sfepe, and Seynt Ives, Hunts,
with its lands (named) and service* and
rents called • custumary workesilver " in
Hemyngford Abbatis. Hunts., in tenure
of Wm. Laurence,— Rawuty. (80th.)
P. 5, m. 85.
21715
642 36 HENRY VIII.
1036. BOOKS OF THE COURT OF AUGMENTATIONS.
from Vol. AT/77., Part I., Xo. 982.)
Enrolments of Grants by the Crown in the Augmentations in
85 Hen. VIII.
i. Appointments to offices in 35 Hen. VIII.
[In this abstract fees and all other particulars are omitted and
former owners of lands are named in italics.]
Augm. Book, Rio. Benson. To be keeper of the house of Austin Friars in Newcastle-upon-Tyne.
236. f. 1. 17 May.
2. Bic. Lee, King's servant. To be hundreder or bailiff of the liberty of the abbey of
St. Albans, and under-steward there, in reversion after John Newporte, who now
holds these offices by grant of the late abbey. 16 June.
26. Thos. Cawarden, a groom of the Privy Chamber. To be keeper of the castle of
Donyngton, Berks, keeper and paler of the park there, steward and bailiff of the
lordship and manor, and of all lands in Berks acquired from Charles duke of Suffolk,
keeper of the woods of the said lordship, manor and lands ; keeper of the mansion
and park of Benham Valence manor, Berks, steward and bailiff of the manors of
Benham Valence, Churchespene, Est Enborne and West Enborne. Berks, and keeper
of the woods there ; master of the hunts of deer in the said parks ; keeper, master,
warden or paymaster of Donyngton almshouse; from Mich. 33 Hen. VIII. 25 June.
36 Robt. Sylvester. To be chief "le fremason " of all chief messuages, houses and
buildings within tlje survey of the Augmentations. 8 July.
Ric. Darryngton. one of the King's footmen. To be bailiff or collector of rents of the
lands of the late commandry (.sic) of Willoughton and Eagle. Line. St. John's of
Jerusalem. St. Albans, 20 Nov.
6. Sir Hen. Knyvett, King's servant. To be keeper of the manor and park of Deddesham,
Suss. , and keeper of "le Northende, le Myddelwalke and le Southend " within the
said park. 1 Dec.
6. Laur. Lee, one of the Queen's footmen. To be keeper of the chief mansion of Apthorpe
manor, Ntht., and of the park there ; woodward of all woods in the manors of
Apthorpe, Wadenhoo, Woodnewton and Yarwell, Ntht., and of all woods in these
places and in Tansour, Nassyngton, Cotterstock, Glapthorne, Clyff, Warmyngton and
Owndell, Ntht., which belonged to Charles Blount lord Mountjoy ; and bailiff of all
the said manors and lands. 2 Nov.
9. Robt. Tyrwhyt. esquire for the Body. To be parker and keeper of the park of Mortlake
alias Putney th Park, Surr. . and of the deer there ; collector and bailiff of the manors
of Batrichesay, Wandelesworth, Halfefarthing and Downe, Surr., and of all lands
there and in Penge, Surr., which belonged to St. Peter's, Westminster ; and bailiff of
the liberty of St. Peter's within the manors of Batrichesay and Wandelesworth, and
within the manor of Mordon. Surr. St. Peter's, Westminster. 17 July.
gk Wm. Notte, King's servant. To be one of the ten auditors of the Augmentations, in
reversion after Hugh Fuller. 22 Aug.
106. Ric. Maxye and^Martin Alysbury, grooms of the Chamber. To have the office of bailiff
and collector and woodward of the lands of Gysborne monastery, Yorks. 1 Aug.
John Heron. To be forester or keeper of the woods in Langley Park and elsewhere in
the parish of Adan, Nthld., vice Thos. Carnaby, dec. Earldom of Northumberland.
16 Sept. (In English.)
11. Robt. Horseley. To be constable and keeper of the castle of Langley, Nthld., vice Sir
Reynold and Thos. Carnaby. dec. Earldom of Northumberland. 11 Sept.
12. John Wellesbourne, a gentleman of the Privy Chamber. To be keeper of the house
and site of Pypwell monastery, Ntht., with certain closes there. St. Albans, 20 Nov.
126. John Jenny ns, yeoman of the Guard. To be bailiff of the liberty of Newburgh,
Yorks., bailiff and collector in Newburgh, Cuckwold, Lathorpe, Ulleston, Husthwayte
and Carleton jurta Husthwayte, Yorks., of the lands of Newburgh monastery, and
woodward within the said lands. 4 Aug.
:u; UFA MY VIII. Ml
l.-.JI.
18. John Parpoynt, King's servant. To be bailiff and collector of the King'* lands within
the lordship or manor of Wigmore, Heref. Witjmore. 16 Feb.
Thos. Myddelmore. To be one of the seventeen particular receivers of the
Augmentations rice Win. Hlytheman, dec.; his district being the archdeaconry
hmond and bpric. of Durham. '21 Jan.
146. Michael Stanbop. To be chief (steward of the lauds of Henry late earl of Northumber-
land, master of the hunt of deer in the three parks of Leckynfeld, York*., from
Lady Day 88 Hen. VI II. ; also receiver, steward and built ft of the lordship or nmnor
of lieverley, Yorks., steward of the court there, keeper of the warren and out woods
and of the park of Beverlcy. surveyor of the lordship or manor, paler of the park,
coroner and clerk of the market of Beverley. '3 March.
1 •"''•• Pate. To be under-steward and steward of the courts o the lands of Circncester
mon., Olouc., vice Ant. Straunge, dec. 12 March.
10. Hugh Norres. To be bailiff or collector of the lands of Kingswood mon., Wilts., and
woodward within the lordship of Kingeswode and Osyl worth, rice John HigfM,
dec. 12 March.
17. Ant. Aucher, King's servant. To be one of the seventeen particular receivers of the
Augmentations and surveyor of suppressed lands in London, Midd. and Kent; in
reversion after Thos. Spy I man. 1 Jan.
18. NIC. Arnolde, King's servant. To be receiver and collector and surveyor of lands of
St. Peter's, Gloucester. 13 March.
19. Wm. Est., 6.T.B. To be archdeacon within the liberty of St. Albans. 8 March.
20'>. ThoH. ( 'a warden, a gentleman of the Privy Chamber. To be steward and bailiff of the
manors of Nonesuche, Kwell. Estchaym Westcbavra, Button, Uansted, and Walton
on the Hill, Surr., and keeper of the chief messuage, park and gardens of Nonesuche ;
Sir Ralph Sadler, who surrenders his patent, of 3 Jan. 32 Hen. VIII., for this
to be made. 2 March.
27 John Jenyns, King's servant. To be keeper of the chief messuages of Halfnaked, and
Goodwood, Suss., and of the parks there, and the chase and woods of Walbcrton,
Suss., chief steward and bailiff of the manors of Halfnaked. \Vnlberlon, Strelhampton,
Woodcote and Boxgrave, and of all the King's lands in these places; with fees from
Mich. 31 Hen. VIII., from which time he has occupied these offices without fee.
25 March.
'-> Edw. Watour and George Walle. To have the office of one of the seventeen particular
receivers of the Augmentations, now held by Watour alone ; the district being South
Wales. St. Albans. 24 NOT.
'•' ' Sir Edw. North and Sir John Williams, master of the Jewels. To hare the office of
treasurer of the Augmentations, on surrender of patent 17 March 31 Hen. VIII.
granting it to Sir Edw. alone. 81 March.
:;». .Sir John Williams, master of the Jewels. To be treasurer of the Augmentations, nV«
Sir Edw. North, resigned. Not dated.
31. Sir Ric. Hiche, chancellor, and Sir Edw. North, treasurer of Augmentations. To have
the office of chancellor of Augmentations, rice Sir Hie. Riche alone. 4 March.
(Marked at roid bectium- enrolled in the i/'-nr :tii II, n. VIII.)
83. Sir Ric. Southwell, King's Councillor. To be keeper of the site, Ac., and bailiff of the
manor of Hackeney, Midd. 16 April.
37 George Blage, King's servant. To be chief steward of the manor of Maydeston, K< nt.
keeper of the King's chief messuage and gardens in Maydeston, and bailiff of the
manor, liberty and franchise* there ; rice Sir Thos. Wyatt, dec. 1 1 March.
871). John Columbyne. To be a gunner in Sandgate castle. Kent. 2 June.
Laur. Bront. To be a gunner in Walrner castle, Kent, 28 May.
n. Life Grants, &c., in 85 Ih n. VIII.
[In this abstract rents and all other particulars are omitted, and
former owners of lands are named in italics.]
mi. Book, Benedict Kyllygrewe and Anne daughter of Sir Thos. Jonys. whom the said Benedict is
», f. 16. about to marry. Reversion of Rysbourgh park. Bucks, parcel of the honour of
Ewelme, which is now held by Sir Edw. Donne and Sir John Dannoe under two
patents dated 8 Aug. 12 Hen. V1I1. and 4 May 82 Hen. Mil. 16 May.
644 86 HENRY VIII.
1544.
1036- BOOKS OP THE COURT OF AUGMENTATIONS — cont.
2. Thos. Lawe, of Berwick, King's servant. Annuity of 61. out of Horton Grange, Nthld.
17 July.
John Soda, King's servant. Manor of Theydon Boyes, Essex. Waltliam Holij Crosx.
18 July. (Al*o enrolled at f. 9.)
Bx)bt. Hayward alias Perry, yeoman of the Guard. A tenement at Charyng Crosse.
parcel of the manor of Westminster. 29 July,
lioht. Seymour, King's servant. Several messuages in the parishes of St. James at
Garlykhith and St. Michael at Quenehith, London. 27 July.
5. Walter Cromer, M.D., King's servant, and Alice his wife. Annuity of 201.. upon the
King having received and sworn him into the office of one of his ordinary physicians.
10 July.
&>• Susan Clarencieulx, for services to the Lady Mary. Manor of Chevenhall <i/i«.<
Chepenhall, Suff., upon surrender of her patent 14 Jan. 34 Hen. VIII. of an annuity.
Bury St. Edmonds. 8 July. %
6''. John Godsalve, one of the clerks of the Signet, and Agnes his wife. Manor of Castre,
Norf. llury St. Edmund*. 10 Dec.
7. Hugh Willoughby, sarjeant at arms. A tenement called Dr. Vaughan's Lodging within
the Grey Friars, London, lately held by lady Bose Walloppe, dec. ; with certain
chambers there. 18 Jan.
7''. Hugh Losse, of London. Reversion of lands specified in Little Stanmere, Midd. upon
the expiration of a 26 years' lease, 11 May 19 Hen. VIII.. made by the priory of
St. Bartholomew's, Westsmithfield, to Peter Frankelyn. 20 April.
11. Thos. Preston, King's servant, and Agnes his wife. Tenement called le Crystofer in
St. Botulph's parish without Aldrychegate, London. St. Albans. St. Albans, 20 Nov.
life. Nich. Brystowe, King's servant, and Lucy his wife. Kympton rectory, Herts ; upon
surrender of his patent 1 April 30 Hen. VIII. of 101. annuity. Merton, Surr.
St. Albans, 26 Nov.
12b. Ph. Chowte, King's servant. Marsh lands in Iden, Suss., sold to the Crown by Thomas
Cromwell, late earl of Essex. St. Albans, 17 Nov.
13. Wm. Broke, King's servant. Annuity of 201. 20 Jan.
Robt. Legge, King's servant. Annuity of 30Z. 10 Jan.
Mb. Peter Pett, shipwright. King's servant. Fee of Grf. a day from Michaelmas last. 20 Jan.
16. Philip Lentall. cutler, King's servant. Fee of 4d. a day. 12 March.
18/». Massea de Millan, widow of Peter de Millan, Greek. Messuage, &c., within Black
Friars, London. 19 March.
19k Robt. Chechegter. gentleman usher of the Chamber of the Lady Mary, and Agnes
Philippe, whom he is about to marry. Lands in Thornedon and Aspall and the
manor of Ryseangles, Suff. Redlyngfeld. On surrender of patent 24 Oct.
85 Hen. VIII. to himself alone. 16 April.
20. John Skynner, yeoman. Forty years' lease of a house in Aldersgate, London, on the
expiry of a 21 years' lease, made 3 Aug. 26 Hen. VIII., by Hen. late earl of
Northumberland to Wm. Pagett. then one of the clerks of the Signet. 18 Jan.
27''. Ric. Rede, of London, salter. Forty years' lease (from the expiration of a 21 years'
lease to him, 21 Dec. 35 Hen. VIII.) of the site, &c., of Padyngton manor, Midd .
with the rectory there. St. Peter's, Westminster. 13 April.
32. Katharine, the Queen Consort. Lordships and manors of Wymbledon and Mortlake
and park of Mortlake, Surr., manor and park of Hanworth, Midd., manor of Chelsey,
Midd., and all lands in Chelsey which the King obtained of Robt. Whyte 26 Feb.
32';. Wm. Tyrrell. King's servant. Annuity of 30Z. 19 Jan.
33. Edw. Grene, of Little Sampforde, Essex, and Margaret his wife, lady Curson. Annuity
of 20J. in consideration of their grant to the King of lands called Rowses, in Ipswich,
SulT., which belonged to Robt. lord Curson, dec. 2 Nov.
33';. The lord Wryothesley. Annuity of lOOL, until he shall be advanced to any office the
yearly fee of which amounts to 1001. 22 Jan. (Ire English.)
Katharine, the Queen Consort. Jointure under the Act of 32 Hen. VIII., viz., lordships
and manors of Owndell. Aysheton, Warmyngton and Eglethorp and rectories of
O vndell and Warmyngton, Ntht., lordships and manors of Aylton alia* Alyngton.
86 HENRY VIII HI
1544.
Hunt*. Stokelande, Dora.. Beare Newton, St. Ciric's and Yarcorabe (with Yarcotnbe
rectory;, Devon, and Hulbarne, alia* Bremtner Bulbarne < with Barnes grange), HanU ;
alto site and demesne* of Bremer priory. HttnU ; also the lordship* and manor* of
Loden (and rectories of Loders and Brad pole , Don., — Axmouth (with the rectory).
Devon. and Yevell with the rectory), Boms., which belonged to Syon ; »!-> the
lordship and manor of Keynesham, manor of Chewton. hundred of Keyneaham,
rectory of Keynesham. and Kimine- ••( Estover, Westover and Fylton, 8on>h , and the
lordship* and manor of Roythe, co Glamorgan, — KrynnhniH ; lordship and manor
and hundred of A\in>-t.i. l><\<>ti. — Stint'lnun /». >..;i; lordships and man
btaunton nml SM..-A. Oml! and rectory of Sta union, Glouo., with certain tithe* there, —
H'in<-li,;>ml>, ; lordships mid manors of Balsall, Hyton, Grafton. and Flechehampsted,
Warw. and Wore., which belonged to Balsall preceptory. — St. .John'* <•/ Jtriualrm ;
lordship and manor of Morton Abbot's, Wore., — Hmham ; and advowsons of the
churches of Ixxlers, Bradpole, Axmouth, Keynesham. Btaunton and Aysheton.
afore.siii'l. '_'4 Ft I)
•W>. John Wvnti-i. King s servant. Annuity of 40/. 1 Feb.
37. Luke Harnebolte, King's servant, and Margaret his wife. Messuage, Ac., in St.
Margaret's parish. Westminster, with the appointment of the said Luke as KingV
painter. G April.
3d. Sir Win. lYtiv. King's councillor. Annuity of 100/. upon his appointment as one of
the King's two principal secretaries. 21 Jan.
Sir Win. I'mn-i, King's councillor. The like. '.» May.
336. John Carye, of the Household. Twenty-one year's lease of Estwyke manor, Herts.
'1 \ IVb. <Mnrkfil a* I'otil btcaute tnrolltd ttmony lea*et of'Mt Hen. Vlll.)
39. Walter Hendley, attorney of Augmentations. Sixty years' lease of the site, Ac., of
Clerkenwell monastery, Midd , on the expiry of a Crown lease 20 June 35 Hen. VIII.,
to llobt. Tyrwbytt; and of lands in the parish of St. James', Clerkenwell. on the
expiry of a lease, 14 Jan. 18 Hen. VIII., by the prioress and convent of Clerkenwell.
to John Ingland. 12 April.
40. Hie. Breme, King's servant (in consideration of a wood called Larkewood in Chynke-
forde parish, Essex, within Waltham forest i. Manor and rectory of Estham, Esst'x ;
except Wyklande marati in Woolwich, Kent, certain scattered marshes in Westham
reclaimed by Win. Ilycheman, late abbot of Stratford Langthorne. a marsh in
Estham and Westham reclaimed by Ric. Gouge and the advowson of Estham
vicarage. Also ten parcels of marsh land (described) in Estham. Slrntjunl I. H au-
thor 11. 12 Jan.
in. Pensions in 85 Hen. VIII.
n. Book, St. John of Jerusalem in England. Hen. Gerrad, brother. llM. payable by the inodlM
236, f. 1. [Or Dorsetshire. 5 May.
231>. Dowglas priory, Isle of Man. Ellen Calcott. prioress. 5 mka. from Mich. 32 Hen. VIII.
36 Dec.
Also Marg. Eccliston. Ellen Ithell, and Agnes Inelewn. nuns there. 26 Dec.
24 »i. Russhyng monastery, Isle of Man. Hen. Jacson alum Cowplande, abbot. 101. from
Mi.-h :v_> ll.n. VIM. 26 Dec.
Also Hie. Sk.ilos. .las. More, John La we. Ric. Nowell. Robt. Tysan. and Edm.
Hollande, monks there. 26 Dec.
iv. Leases in 85 Hen. VIII
[These leases are for 21 years. In the following abstract the names
of former o\vm TS, \\ lu-n- indicated, are printed in italics, and, for the sake
of brevity, all particulars (such as the details of the demesne lands l«-t
with monasteries and manors, the nature and tenants' names of the tithes
of rectories, <fcc., the fields attached to granges and farms, the extents and
tenants' names of lands, the positions of ten< uu-nts in towns, and the hk« .
which are as a rule minutely specified, with, of course, the rents and
conditions of the leases) are oinitt-
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Angin. Book, John Bradley, of Darsyll (sic), Yorks., and Agnes his wife. Lands in Womwell, Yorks. ;
on surrender of a 33 years' lease (recited) to John Taylour by Helaugh Park priory,
3 Aug. 4 Hen. VIII. 8 June.
Steph. Woode. Tenement in St. Ethelburga's parish, London. St. Helen's, London.
10 June.
Thos. Godwyn, of London. Lands in Lanrake parish and in Stentewynyall in
St. German's parish, Cornw. St. German's monastery. 3 June.
'-• Leonard Browne, of London. Moiety of Southwytham rectory. Line., which belonged
to Temple Brwer preceptory, Line. St. John's of Jerusalem. 6 July.
2fc. John Panter. Site of Kynsham monastery, Soms. 5 June.
Jas. Berdsey. Lands in Folby, Yorks. St. Oswald's. 9 June.
3. Thos. Webbe, of Cirencester, Glouc. Office of serjeant of the town of Cirencester ; on
surrender of a twelve years' lease (recited) by Cirencester abbey at the request of Sir
Wm. Kyngeston, high steward of the abbey, 30 Sept. 29 Hen. VIII. 2 June.
4. Wm, Brakenbury. Saundehurste manor, Berks. ; from the expiration of the present
40 years' lease by Chertsey abbey to Wm. Rogis, dec., 5 Dec. 2 Hen. VIII. 22 Aug.
4'*. John Browne. Messuage, &c., called Milgates in Old Buckenham, Norf. Buckenham
priory. 14 Oct.
Hugh Wylkynson. Lands in Old Buckenham. Buckenham priory. 14 Oct.
Robt. Thorley, of Cranebroke, Kent. Lands in Tettysworthe in Leke parish, Staff.
Dleuleucres. St. Albans, 19 Nov.
6. Thos. and Robt. Garnett. Windmill in Northeskerle, Line., and pasture called Temple
Crosselandes in Braunston parish, Line., which belonged to Eagle preceptory. tit.
John's of Jerusalem. St. Alban's, 20 Nov.
Cfc. John David. Lands in Galby, Leic. Oulveston. 8 June.
Ric. Horner. Grain rents from the farmers of the Hall Garth manor and Hoton upon
Darwent rectory, Yorks. Kyrkeham, 1 April.
7I>. Wm. Rydyall. Tenement and mill in Colyngham, Yorks. Kyrkeshall monastery.
20 March.
Ric. Tyrrell, of London. Tenement within the close of St. Bartholomew's, Westsmyth-
feld, London. 2 Feb.
8fo. Arnold Butler, of Johnston, co. Pembroke. Camrose rectory, co. Pemb. Haverford
Went Priori/. 1 May.
9^. Wm. Hall. Closes called Pypers and Deanes in Prestlay manor, Beds. 28 April.
10. Ric. Fynamore, of Bromham, Wilts. Tithes of demesnes of Hedyngton, Wilts.
Ferleiyh priory. 8 May.
Sir Nic. Strelley, of Strelley, Notts. Grain rent of the farmer of Thorpe Rygnall
grange, Yorks. Workesoppe priory. 8 May.
John Hayward, of Stratford Langthorne, Essex. Lands in Stratford Langthorne.
Stratford Langthorne. 1 June.
lOfc. Robt. Darknall. Welfeld close in Westham manor, Essex. Stratford Langthorne.
\<>t dated.
11. Robt. Stepneyth. Tenement in Chyrche Strete in Westham, Essex, and lands in
Westham and Estham ; on surrender of a 40 years' lease (recited) to Mich. Hall by
Stratford Langthorne abbey 12 Oct. 22 Hen. VIII. 10 May.
Nich. Blunston. Herbage and pannage of Hexgrave park, Notts., parcel of Southwell
manor, which the King obtained by exchange with Edward abp. of York. 8 May.
Hugh Stele and Thos. Merser, of Wyverham, Chesh. Lands in Wyverham. Vale
Royal. 12 May.
12b. John Skypwith, of South Ormesby, Line. Rectories of Burgh in the Marsh and
Wynthorp, Line., and lands there, Bullynaton. 26 June.
Robt. Walker, of Selby, Yorks. Lands in Selby and Brayton, Yorks. Selby. 6 June.
Ric. Clayton, of Thorneholme, Line. Appleby rectory, Line. ; on surrender of Crown
lease (recited), 7 March 28 Hen. VIII., to Ric. Freston. Thorneholme. 2 July.
John Markeham. Messuage, &c., in Ketton, Rutl. Sempringham. 14 July.
15, Robt. Blanforde, of Chelsey, Midd. Lands in Chelsey. 4 (month blank).
Folio 16 blank.
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17. Win. Canon, of London, and Margaret his wife. Tenement within the precinct of
Black Friar*. London .5 May.
Them. Wylson, oik. Tithes in Swynnted. York*. Draxr. ft May.
176. Dorothy Paver, widow. Tenement within the clone of St. Bartholomew'*, London.
9 May.
Oliver Thacker and Robt. Kagg. Tithe* within the Aeld* of Derby due to Derleye abbey
and it* two pariah churches of St. Peter and St. Mi<-hael in Derby, or rented by
Derleye abbey from the collegiate church of All Saint* in Derby by an indenture
dated St. John'* Day 1452, or rented by Derleye abbey from the nunnery beside
Derby, now suppressed, by an indenture dated Christmas 14.11 ; on surrender of a
90 yean' lease (recited) by Derleye abbey 12 Sept. :i«i II. M. VIII. 7 May.
]g6 Hie. Parrowe, of London, baker. Tenement in St. Martin's parish in the Vintry,
London. St. //<•/< n* priori/. 6 June.
John Barker, of Bradwey. Derb. Mill in Bradwey and tithes in Dowre in Dronfeld
pariah. Derb 14 June.
19. Randolph Burkcr, of Wyverham, Chesh. Lands in Wyverham. I'alf Royal. 20 June.
196. Hugh Somer, of Over. Cbesh. Tenement in Over. Vale Royal. 20 June.
John Jerrerd, of Wyverham. Tenement there. I '<»/»• Royal. 20 June.
30. Hie. Nightyngale, of Over. Tenement there. Vale Royal. 20 June.
206. Tho*. Smythe, of Chester. Houses within the sites of the Black and White Friar*.
Chester. H'July.
31 Jankyn Lloyd ap Dd, of Kydwellye, co. Carmarthen. Hectory of Llanridian Penrice.
co. tilaiin>rK<iu, and lordship of Milwood in Oowerland, co. Glamorgan, which
belonged to Slebyche preceptory, co. Pembroke. .S'f. John't of JerutaUm. 7 July.
21'-. John Mylle. of Southampton. Mills in Homsey, Hants. Humify. 14 July
22. H.-ii. Whytrasyn. Wylberfocse nunnery, Yorks., and lands and rent* in WylberfoMt,
Newton, Darwent, Yowlethorpe, and Meltynby, with the rectory of Wylberfos*e and
chapel of Newton. A'of dated.
23 Wm. Myllys, of Croydon. Surr. Lands in Croydon pariah, parcel of Norbury manor
and of the honour of Hampton Court. 10 Sept.
Ric. Ince. yeoman. Salt works in Nantwhiche alia* Whyche Malbanke, Cheah.
liiiiitmi /•nor//, Stajf. ^ Dec.
236. Thos. Northorpe, of Ix>ndon. clothworker. Tenement in St. Benet's parish, London.
A it* tin /•Yinrx, I. ,niil, ni. St. Albans, 20 Nov.
24. Nich. Brystowe, of the Household. Lands in Waghen, Yorks. Mtiur. St. Albans.
21 Nov.
The same. Ditto St. Albans, 21 Nov.
246. John Howe. Shildon rectory. Devon. Dunktiwell. 7 Aug.
!>-,. Thos. Skypwith. Lands and tithe* in Luton parish, Bed*. St. Alltatu. 1 May.
Wm. Fortefcue. Grain rent of the farmer of Combe farm. Soms. Hath prior;/. 4 May.
256. John Shilton. of ByrmynKham. Warw. Lands in Byrmyngham. parcel of the lordship
there. '.' May.
George Harper. Hendeu park, and lands in Henden. H mated. Sundriche and
Chedyngton, Kent. 8 May.
•_,;. Chr. Clerke. Tenement in the parish of St. Mary Abchurche. London. Lund, i,
(hnrtfrhinnt. 14 May.
266. John Palmer, of Letto, Norf. White Friars, Yarmouth, Norf. 4 Jane.
Joan Skynner, widow. Two tenements in St. Botolph's parish without Bishopsgate.
London. .N>ir IIo*p\t,il ,>j St. Mary tritium! Hifhujni^iti-. 4 June.
27. John Scotte, of the Household. Rameaholte rectory, SufT. limlry. 11 June.
276. Anne Partyryche, widow. Messuage within the wall* of Black Friars, London.
14 June.
Sir John Williams. Rent* of tenants and all demesnes of Grafton manor. Northt ,
with reservations; on surrender of a Crown lease (recited), granted by patent.
27 Nov. 20 Hen. VIII. 21 June.
•_•- Robt. Turwytt. of the Household, and John Henry, of Mortlake, Sorr. Demesne
lands in Mortlake ; on surrender of a 15 yean* lease (recited) to the said John Han y
granted by the abp. of Canterbury. 96 Nov. 90 Hen. VIII. 21 June.
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2QI. John Thompson. Tenement called the Crowne and lands in Dertford, Kent.
Dertford. 5 July.
30. Thos. Hawkyns, yeoman of the Crown. Hernehill rectory, Kent, — Fecerxham ; also
tithes of Denley marsh there and lands called le Beche in Hernehill, which belonged
to Thomas late earl of Essex. 13 July.
30f>. Sir Ant. Browne. Shelbrede priory, Suss., with lands there. St. Albans, 18 Nov
31. Sir Rice Maunxell. Lordships and manors of Havodporth and Kenfyg and grange of
Llanvegellith, co. Glamorgan, and lands in these places and in Tryssent, co.
Glamorgan. Margam. 10 July.
3U>. Peter Crymes, of Wyverham, 'Chesh. Tenement in Wyverham. 18 June.
32. John Goldyng. Limekiln in Thorpe, Norf., opposite the Bishop's Gates of Norwich.
Bpric. of Norwich. St. Albans, 23 Nov.
33. John Southwell. Codenham manor ; on surrender of a 40 years' lease (recited) to John
Bagard, of Fynbergh Magna, Sufi'., granted by St. John's of Jerusalem on behalf
of Baddisford preceptory, Suff., 24 April 8 Hen. VIII. Not dated,
33/; John Nasshe, of the Household. Heston rectory, Midd., in reversion after John White
and Katharine his wife, who hold a ten years' lease of it. from the College of St.
Mary beside Winchester, dated 22 Oct. 28 Hen. VIII. 12 March. (Cancelled,
because not isnued.)
34. Joan Arnolde, of Michelham, Surr., widow. Tenement in Michelham parish called
Capelhouse and Kyngesfeldes. 22 March.
34b. John Eston, of the Borough of Southwark. Surr. Two tenements in Southwark.
St. Mary Overey. 28 March.
Jas. Sympson and Wm. Savage. Bents in kind due from the farmers of manors and
rectory tithes of Kyrkby in Grindulith, Dougleby, Sledmer, and Garton, Yorks.
Kyrkeluim. 2(5 March.
36. George Ayshe, of the Household. Tenement in the parish of St. Peter Paupertatis,
London. 28 March.
3/V*. Ric. Duke, of London. Fifty-two loads of firewood annually out of Kyugeswoode (ilia*
Kyngeswoode Heth. near Colchester. Essex, fin-;/ l-'riarx, Colchester. 26 March.
.% Hugh Frye, of Exeter. Ernescombe rectory, Devon. .S7. ./<>//«'*, Exeter. 29 March.
36/> Ric. Andrewes, of Hayles, Glouc. Hayles monastery, with works of customary tenants
in Dydbroke and Hayles. and woods, &c., in Pynnockes Skern and Pynnockes Shire,
Dydbroke. and Hayles. For forty-one years. 26 March.
37fo. John Hykeling, of (blank), Ntht. Lands in Apthorp, parcel of Aldrington manor.
and of the honour of Grafton, Ntht. 20 March.
33. Ric. Taverner, of the Household. Alvyngham priory, with the rectories of Alvyngham
and Cokeryngton ; on surrender of a previous Crown lease (recited) dated 20 Jan.
30 Hen. VIII. 5 (month blank).
39. George Straugways, of Kyngston, Dors. Tithes in Morden parish, Dors. Cunonli'lijli.
7 March.
John Leton, of Snape, Yorks. Tithes of Carethorpe, in Burneston parish, Yorks.
St. Mary'*, York. 20 April.
396. Edm. Harman, of the Household. Harmondesworthe manor and rectory, Midd. ; for
forty years in reversion after Wm. Noke and Joan his wife, who hold a ten years'
lease of the same, with certain farm stock (described), from St. Mary's College near
Winchester, dated 8 Oct. 32 Hen. VIII. 16 April.
40. Wm. Twysden, of Wye, Kent. Water mill in Wye. Battle. 10 Feb.
41. Wm. Tanner, of Nonesuche, Surr. Reversion of Asshested manor, Surr., and of a
meadow iu Rygate ; after Thos. Frank and Agnes his wife, who hold in survivorship
by lease of Edw. Aston, 10 Nov. 18 Hen. VIII. 8 Feb.
41fc. Thos. Typpyng. Tenement in Kyrkby Moreside, Yorks. Newburgh. 20 Feb.
Tristram Cooke, of the Household. Fysshegarton grange, Notts, with tithes and lands
there, including a house called Fiskerton Hall alia* Fyssegarton Hall, and a chapel.
Thur nar ton. 18 Feb.
42. Gjles Reede. Tenement in Bristol called Lewens Meade. Tewkesbury. 23 Feb.
42fc Ric. Armorer. Tenement and lands in Penteryche, Derb. Derley. 4 Feb
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48. John Davye. Tenement in AmpthiU, Beds, in the lordship and honour of AmpthiU .
with reservation of lands enclosed in Dame Elentbury park. 26 Feb.
43*. Robt. Golde. of Long Button, Soms., Jan. Long Button manor, with reservations ; on
surrender of a seven years' lease (recited) by Atbelney abbey, 20 March 28 Hen. VIII.
19 June.
45. Ric. Buller. of Lanrake. Cornw. Messuage called Clyf ton and lands in Landbylp parish.
Cornw., with a fishery called Fysshwere beside the sea shore there. St. German'*.
10 Feb.
1 Ric. Covert, of Est Button. Kent. Eat Button manor. Thoi. late earl of Ettez. 12 Feb.
46. Macilda. Matilda, and Margaret ap John, three daughters of Thos. ap John Weyth.
Messuage in Trevell Wood in the parish of Dore, Heref. Dort. 28 Jan.
466. Robt. Yonge. Tenement called the Rose in Goldinglane in St. Giles's parish without
Crepulgate London. Halywell. 4 March.
Thos. Hardinge. of Shefford, Beds. Lands in Shefforde. Chiketonde. 4 March.
476 Sir George Carrowe. Dunsford rectory, Devon. Canonleigh. Not dated.
John Fyssher. of Ayshe, Kent. Lands in Styrrey and Fordewicbe, Kent. 8t.
Auguitint't, Canterbury. 12 Feb.
48. Thos. Gardenor, of Brevisnorton, Oxon. Brevesnorton manor, which the King
purchased of Thos. duke of Norfolk. 12 Feb.
49 John Stoner. Chygwell and Westhatche manors, Essex; on surrender of a Crown
lease (recited) to Wm. Rolt, 20 Dec. 30 Hen. VIII. 8 April.
49!> Jas. Whytney, a sewer of the Chamber. Uske monastery, Llandaff dioc., with tithes
of Lanbadoke, Uske and Llangeweye churches, St. Mary Magdalen's chapel in Uske,
the township of Ragland, and Llandenye chapel, a fishery in the water of Usk. and
tithes of the townships of Llandenye. Ragland, and Llanbadok and of Throstre
fishery; also pasture called Pencareck in LlanUoweU parish. Llandaff dioc. 10 March.
506 Geoffrey A llam. Prentyce lands in Stowe parish, Essex. Byleigh. 20 Jan.
John Hannam. Trent manor. Soms. Studlftj priory. Warw. 12 March.
51. John Collyns. Monmouth rectory, Heref. Monmouth monattrry. 12 March.
Ric. Wasshyngton. Tithes of the demesnes of Sbappe monastery, Westmld. 12 Feb.
52 Lady Mary Kyngeston, widow, late wife of Sir Wm. Kyngeston, dec., and Hen.
Jernyngham, her son and heir-apparent. Tenement within the Black Friars.
London ; on surrender of lease (recited), in survivorship to the said Sir Wm., Mary
and Henry, by the Black Friars, 20 Dec. 28 Hen. VIII. 10 July.
53 George Rowley of London, brewer. Tenement within St. Botolph's parish without
Aldersgate, London. St. Bartholomew' t Wettmythfelde, London. \ Jane.
536. Wm. Pounsett. Barkyng monastery, Essex ; on surrender of Crown lease t recited) to
Sir Thos. Denys 8 July 32 Henry VIII. 1 1 March.
55. John Pascall of Great Badowe, Essex. Land in Great Badowe. Repyngdon, Derb.
2 March.
556 Robt. Bocher, of the Household. Istelworth rectory, with tithes of Istelworth and
Twykenham churches, Midd. ; for 31 years, in reversion after Ralph Johnson and
Dorothy his wife, who hold a ten years' lease from St. Mary's College near
Winchester, dated 26 Feb. 27 Ben. VIII 29 March.
56. Wm. Stampe. Tithes of lands in the parishes of St. Paul and St. Mary Westporte, in
Malmesbury, Wilts. Malmetbury. 24 March.
57. Wm. Morgan. Salt works in Droytwyche, Wore. Bordetley. 3 Feb.
Wm. Hotchekyes. Tenement and cottage in Uckyngton in Attyngham parish. Salop.
LyUtthM. 3 Feb.
576. Roland Rampson. Manor of Gowers and BuckereUes in Chyngford parish, Essex, with
lands there, which the King purchased from Edw. Monoxe. 7 Feb.
58. Thos. Dawson, of Henlowe, Beds. Lynfordya mill within Henlowe manor. I.anthony
Glow. 1 Sept.
586 Wm. Pressyke, of Thormanbye. Torks. Tenement in Thormanbye. Ricvaulr
16 NOT.
:,.• Oliver Rigbye, of Waltham Holy Cross. Essex. Sabridgeworthe mills, Herts; on
surrender of a 21 years' lease (recited) to Robt Noddes, by Hen. lord Scrope of
Bolton. 16 Sept. 17 Hen. VIII. 16 April.
60. John Duffeld, of London, foyster. Lands in St. Ewin's parish, London. Grey Friar*,
London. 14 April.
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606. Edw. Millet, of the Household. Tenement near Charyng Crosse, Midd., parcel of
Westminster manor. 14 April.
Matth. Tompson, of Whitekirke, Yorks. Tenement called the Scale, near Lancaster ;
on surrender of a 23 years' lease (recited) to Nic. Thornburgh, of Hamsf ell, Lane ,
by Seton nunnery, 6 Oct. 22 Hen. VIII. 24 Nov.
616. Wm. Cavendysshe. Bents in kind due from the farmer of Ivynghoo rectory, Bucks,—
College of Assherudge; also from the farmer of Weston manor, Suss., — Durfordc.
15 April.
Bic. Cotton. Prescote manor, Glouc., and lands in Southwyke, Glouc. ; on surrender
of a 99 years' lease (recited) by Tewkesbury abbey. 20 Jan. 30 Hen. VIII. 2 April.
62i. Wm. Cheyke, of London, pottycarye. Land beside Soper Lane, London. St. Helen's,
London. 2 March.
63. Wm. Typlady, of London, haberdasher. Tenement in St. Sepulchre's parish in the
suburbs of London. St. Bartholomew's, Westsmythfeld, London. 16 March.
Wm. Shirborne. barber-surgeon, of London. Tenement in St. Ethelburga's parish,
London. St. Helen's within Bishop&gate, London. 1 April.
636 John Parrowe. Lands in Sybsey, Lincoln, parcel of Willoughton preceptory, Line.
St. John's of Jerusalem. 4 April.
64. Edw. Hanby. Tenement and lands in Brokkelsby, Line., which belonged to a certain
chantry there. 18 March.
John Lyons. Mill and lands in Lytlyngton, Beds. 2 Jnne.
646. Wm. Castelyn, of London, mercer. Grain rent due from the farmer of Shirokes grange
and of the tithes of Gaitforde, Shyrrokes and Darforde. Notts, with pasturage of two
oxen upon Shirokes grange. Worksopp. 11 Dec.
65. Bic. Moreton, of Pudyngton Ntht. Lands in Millebroke, Beds, parcel of Millebroke
manor and of the honour of Ampthill ; on surrender of a Crown lease (recited) to
Wm. Cartwryk, by patent 12 Feb. 20 Hen. VIII. 26 Nov.
656. Bic. Rede, of London, salter. Padyngton manor, Midd., with a messuage there in
tenure of Edw. Northe, and the rectory of Padyngton ; on surrender of a Crown lease
(recited) to Sir Edw. Baynton and Isabella his wife, 7 Jan. 32 Hen. VIII. 21 Dec.
ggj, Wm. Castelyn. Cancelled duplicate of lease at f . 64b.
Cuthbert Pratte, of London. Cellar in St. Botolph's parish beside Byllyngesgate,
London. St. Mary Graces. 10 Jan.
67. Thos. Tyrrell, of London. Tenement within the close of St. Bartholomew's in
Westsmythefeld, London. 4 Oct.
676 Bobt. Hardewyn, of Graveley, Herts, carpenter. Two tenements in Wyllyon, Herts.
Bigginge priory in Hychyn. 20 Jan.
Bic. Freston. Wyngfeld College, Suff. 11 Dec.
QS. Bic. Lyle, of Felton, Nthld. Halystone priory, Nthld., with Alanton, Corsensyde and
Halystone rectories, Nthld. 1 Feb.
63i> Thos. Petkyn, of Molso, Bucks. Tenement called Feldes in Cranefeld parish, Beds.
Ramtey. 1 Feb.
69 Bic. Norton, of Hertforth, Yorks. Manors of Balderby and Melmerby, Yorks., with
numerous tenements in Balderby and Melmerby, and tithes and rents in Balderby,
Melmerby, and Assenby, Yorks. Fountains. 1 Feb.
71 Hen. Barton, of Folxhill, Warw. Lands within Folxhill lordship. Coventry priory.
IFeb.
716- Giles Garrett, of Crane-broke. Kent. Lands in Thormanby, Yorks., — Bijland, and in
Stanesby, Yorks., — Ryvallet. 1 Feb.
72 Matilda Bayly, widow. Moiety of Priours Courte and other lands in Netherbrynshopp
and Brynshopp, Heref. Wormesley. 4 Feb.
726. Wm. Tatton, of Lowe, Staff., and Ellen his wife. Tenement in Lowe, within the
parish of Leke, Staff. Dieuleucres. 8 Feb.
73 Wm. Neve, of Banyngham, Norf. The Sextens manor in Aylesham, Norf., with certain
furniture therein ; on surrender of a 20 years' lease (recited) by Bury St. Edmund's
abbey 1 July 28 Hen. VIII. 20 July.
71 John Maynarde. Tithes in St. Michael's pariah in the town of St. Albans, Herts.
St. Albant abbey. St. Albans, 23 Nov.
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K.lw. Strangmao. Marshes called Clerkenwyk aUat Aboottes Menhe in the parish d
Hadley OMtill. Essex ; on surrender of * 21 years' lease (recited) to John Strangmao.
by Stratford Langihorne abbey. 21 Aug. 14 Hen. VIII. St. Albane, 83 Nor.
756. Robt. Button. Cloee eaUed Westewoodes in the Eagle lordship, Line., pared of the
preceptory of the Eagle. St. Jokn'i of Jeriualtm. St. Albans. 26 NOT.
76 Jas. Alcok. Cloee called HOWM Cloee in the Eagle lordship, parcel of the preceptory of
the Eagle. St. John'* of Jtrutaltm. St. Albans. 26 NOT.
George Aysshe and Robert Myryk, the Ring's yeomen purveyors of wines. Kydwelly
priory or cell, no. Carmerden, with the rectory, certain tithes there, and a pension ont
of Pen bray rectory. Skirborne Don. 28 Jan.
77. John Bydgewey, of London. Tithes of Abbotescarswell rectory, Devon. Shirbornt.
20 Feb.
Sir George Carewe. Tithes in Galmeton, Churston and Linton, in Brixham parish,
DeTon. Tottent*. 20 Feb.
77''. Jas. Reynoldes, of London, joiner. St. Helen's rectory, London. St. Hebn't priory,
London. 20 Feb.
78. John Carye, of the Household. Estwike manor, and lands there, parcel of the honour
of Hunsdon, Herts. 25 Feb.
78 '• Thos. Audeley, of the Household. Woldehurste rectory, with the priory or cell of
St. ITBS, Hunts, and the rectory of St. Ives. Kanuey. 24 March.
"'•' - Wm. Hale, of Mersion, Beds. Lands belonging to Pelyng manor, in the parish of
Merston, parcel of the lordship of Ampthill ; on surrender of a Crown lease (recited)
to Wm. Hale, bis father, by patent 28 April 21 Hen. VIII. 6 April.
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CONTENTS.
Pago
CALENDARS OF STATE PAPERS, &c. - 8
PUBLIC RECORD OFFICE, LISTS AND INDEXES - - 9
CHRONICLES AND MEMORIALS OF GREAT BRITAIN AND IRELAND DURING
THE MIDDLE AGES - - 10
PUBLICATIONS OF THE RECOKD COMMISSIONERS, &c. - 20
WORKS PUBLISHED IN PHOTOZINCOGRAPHY - 22
HISTORICAL MANUSCRIPTS COMMISSION - - 24
REPORTS OF THE DEPUTY KEEPER OF THE PUBLIC RECORDS - - 31
SCOTCH RECORD PUBLICATIONS - - 35
IRISH RECORD PUBLICATIONS - - 36
REPORTS OF THE DEPUTY KEEPER OF THE PUBLIC RECORDS, IRELAND 37
CALENDARS OF STATE PAPERS, &c.
[IMPERIAL 8ro., cloth. Price Ilk. each Volume or Part.]
Subsequent t> recommendations of Committees of the House of
Commons in 1800 and 1836, the Master of the Rolls, in 18^6, stated to
the Lords of the Treasury that although " the Records, State Papers,
" and Documents in his charge constitute the most complete and perfect
•'series of their kind in the civilixod world," and although "they are
" of the greatest value in a historical and constitutional point of view, yet
" they are comparatively useless to the public, from the want of proper
"Calendars ana Indexes." Whereupon their Lordships assented to the
necessity of having Calendars prepared and printed, and empowered the
Master of the Rolls to take such steps as might be necessary for this
purpose.
The following Works have boon already published in this Series : —
• 'MI M'VKii M <;i si \i... i. IM : f«>r tho Itc'tgiis of Henry III. and Edward I.
E'litfil l>y On VKI.KS ROBERTS. 2 Vols. 1866.
SYLLABUS, IN ENGLISH, OK UYMKU'S FCEDKRA. />'// Sir THOMAS DUPPTH
HARDY, D.C.L, 1869-1886. Vol. I.— 1066-1377. (Out of print.)
Vol. II.— 1377-1664. Vol. III., Appendix and Index.
DESCRIPTIVE CATALOUCK OP ANCIENT DEEDS, preserved in the Public Record
Office. 1890-1902. Vols. I., II., III. and IV.
CALRNDAK op THE PATENT ROLLS, prepared under the superintendence of
the Deputy Keeper of the Records. 1H91 -190i> :—
MKNUY III. (Latin)
Vol. I. -1216- 1225.
EDWARD I.
Vol. I. - 1272-1281.
Vol. II.— 1281-1292
Vol. III.— 129:2-1301.
Vol. IV.— 1301-1307.
EDWARD II.
Vol. I.— 1807-1313. | Vol. II.— 1313-1317.
EDWARD III.
Vol. I.— 1327-1330. Vol. IV.— 1338-1340.
Vol. II.— 1333-1334. Vol. V.— 1.H40-1343.
Vol. III.-1334-1338. Vol. VI.— 1343-1346.
RICHARD II.
Vol. I.— 1377-1381. Vol. III.— 1386-1389.
Vol. If. -1381 -1386. Vol. IV.-1388-1392.
HKNRY VI.
Vol. I.-1422-1429.
EDWARD IV
Vol. I.- 1461-1467. | Vol. II.-1467-1477.
EDWARD IV., EDWARD V., RICHARD III., 1476-1486.
CALENDAR OP THE CLOSE ROLI-S, prepared under the superintendence of
the Deputy Keeper of the Records. 1892-1902:—
EDWARD I.
Vol. I.— 1272-1279. | Vol. II.— 1279-1288.
EDWARD II.
Vol. I.— 1307-1313. Vol. III.— 1818-1323.
Vol. II.-1813-1318. Vol. IV.-1S23-1327.
EDWARD III.
Vol. I.— 1327-1330.
Vol. II.— 1330-1333.
Vol. III.-1833-1337.
Vol. IV.— 1337-1339.
Vol. V.— 1339-1341.
Vol VI —1341-1348.
CALENDAR OP INQUISITIONS POST MORTEM and other analogous documents,
prepared under the superintendence of the Deputy Keeper of the
Records. 1898.
HENRY VII. -Vol I.
INQUISITIONS AKD ASSESSMENTS relating to FEVDAL AIDS, etc., prepared
under the superintendence of the Deputv Keeper of the Records.
1284-1431. Vol. I. Bedford to Devon. 1899. Vol. II. Dorset to
Huntingdon. 1900.
A. 510. Wt. 40/1196. 1,000 86/3/03. M.
CALENDAR OF LETTERS AND PAPERS, FOREIGN AND DOMESTIC, OF THE REIGN
OF HENRY VIII., preserved in the Public Record Office, the British
Museum, and elsewhere in England. Edited by J. S. BREWER, M.A.
(Vols. I.-IV.) ; by JAMES GAIRDNER (Vols. V.-XIII.) ; and by JAMES
GAIUDNER, C.B., and R. H. BRODIE (Vrols. XIV-XVI1I.). 1862-1902.
Vol. I.- 1509-1514. (Out of
print.)
Vol. II. (in two parts) — 1516-
1518. (Part I out of print.)
Vol. III. (in two parts)— 1619-
1523.
Vol. IV. — Introduction.
Vol. IV., Part 1.— 1524-1526.
Vol. IV., Part 2. - 1526-1528.
Vol. IV., Part 3. -1529- 1530.
Vol. V.- 1531-1532.
Vol. VI.— 1533.
Vol. VII. -1534.
Vol. VIII.— 1535, to July.
Vol. IX.— 1535, Aug. to Dec.
Vol. X.— 1536, Jan. to June.
Vol. XL— 1536, July to Dec.
Vol. XII., Part. 1.- 1-537, Jan. to
May.
Vol. XII., Part 2.- -1537, June to
Dec.
Vol. XIII., Part 1.— 1538, Jan. to
July.
Vol. XIII., Part 2.— 1538, Aug. to
Dec.
Vol. XIV., Part 1.— 1639, Jan. to
July.
Vol. XIV., Part. 2.— 1539, Aug.
to Dec.
Vol. XV.— 1540, Jan. to Aug.
Vol. XVI.— 1540, Sept. to 1541,
Dec.
Vol. XVII.— 1542.
Vol. XVI II., Parti.— 1543.
Vol. XVIII., Part 2.— 1543.
CALENDAR OF STATE PAPERS, DOMESTIC SEKIES, OF THE REIGNS OF EDWARD
VI., MARY, ELIZABETH, and JAMES I. Edited by ROBERT LEMON, F.S.A.
(Vols. I. and II.) and by MARY ANNE EVERETT GREEN (Vols. III. -XII.).
1856-1872.
Vol. I.— 1547-1580.
Vol. II.— 1581-1590.
Vol. III.— 1591-1594. (Out of print.)
Vol. IV.-1595-1597.
Vol. V.- 1598-1601.
Vol. VI. -1601-1603, with
Addenda, 1547-1565.
Vol. VII. - Addenda, 1566-1579.
Vol. VIII.— 1603-1610.
Vol. IX.- 1611-1618.
Vol. X.— 1619-1623.
Vol. XL- 1623-1625, with
Addenda, 1603-1625.
Vol. XII.- Addenda, 1580-1695.
CALENDAR OF STATE PAPERS, DOMESTIC SERIES, OF THE REIGN OF CHARLES I.
Edited by JOHN BRUCE, F.S.A. (Vols. I.-XII.) ; by JOHN BRUCE, F.S.A. ,
and WILLIAM DOUGLAS HAMILTON, F.S.A. (Vol. XIII.) ; by WILLIAM
DOUGLAS HAMILTON, F.S.A. (Vols. XIV.-XXII.) ; by WILLIAM DOUGLAS
HAMILTON, F.S.A., and SOPHIE C. LOMAS (Vol. XXIII.). 1858-1897.
Vol. I.— 1625-1626.
Vol.11.- 1627-1628.
Vol. III.— 1628-1629.
Vol. IV.- 1629-1631.
Vol. V — 1631-1633.
Vol. VI.— 1633-1634.
Vol. VII.— 1634-1635.
Vol VI1L— 1635.
Vol. IX.— 1635-1636.
Vol. X.— 1636-1637.
Vol. XL— 1637.
Vol. XIL— 1637-1638.
Vol. XI1L— 1638-1639.
Vol. XIV.— 1639.
Vol. XV.— 1639-1640.
Vol. XVI.— 1640.
Vol. XVIL— 1640-1641.
Vol. XVIIL— 1641-1643.
Vol. XIX.— 1644.
Vol. XX.— 1644-1645.
Vol. XXL— 1646-1647.
Vol. XXIL— 1648-1649.
Vol. XXIIL— Addenda, 1625-
1649.
CALENDAR OF STATE PAPERS, DOMESTIC SERIES, DURING THE COMMONWEALTH.
Edited by MARY ANNE EVERETT GREEN. 1875-1885.
Vol. I.— 1649-1650.
Vol. II.— 1650.
Vol. III. - 1651.
1651-1652.
1652-1653.
Vol. V.-
Vol. V.—
Vol. VI.— 1663-1654.
Vol. VIL— 1654.
Vol. VII I.— 1655.
Vol. IX.— 1655-1656.
Vol. X.— 1656-1657.
Vol. XL— 1657-1658.
Vol. XIL— 1658-1659.
Vol. XIIL— 1659-1660.
CALENDAR OF STATE PAPERS :— COMMITTEE FOR THE ADVANCE OF MONEY.
1642-1656. Edited by MARY ANNE EVERETT GREEN. Parts I.-IIL, 1888.
CALENDAR or STATB PAPERS :— COMMUTE* FOR COMPOUNDING, Ac., 1643.
1060. Edited by MAKY ANUK KVBRKTT GKEKM. Parts I.-V., 1889-1892.
CALENDAR or STATE PAPERS, DOMESTIC SBRIBH, or TUB REIUN or CHARLES II.
Edited by MABY ANNE EVERETT GREEN (Vol. I.-X.i; «/.,/ iy K. II.
BLACKBDRNB DAXIKLL, M.A. (Vol.. XI. -XIII.) 1*50-1902.
Vol. I.-
Vol. II.—
Vol. III.—
Vol. IV.-
Vol. V.—
Vol. VI.—
Vol. VII.-
Vol. VIII.
1600-1661.
1(561-1662.
1663-1664.
1664.1665.
1665-1666.
1667.
LM7-160a
Vol. IX.— 1668-1669.
Vol. X.— 1670 and Addonda,
1660-1670
Vol. XL— 1671.
Vol. XII.— 1671-1672.
Vol. XIII.-1672.
Vol. XIV.— 1672-1673.
Vol. XV.— 1673.
CALENDAR or STATE PAPERS, DOMESTIC SB RIBS, or TUB KBION or WILLIAM
III. Edited by WILLIAM Jons ; HARDY, F.8.A. 1895-1901.
Vol. I.— 1680-1000.
Vol. II.— 1690-1691.
Vol. III.-1691-16<.>2.
CALRNDAR or HOME OrricE PAPERS OK THE RKIOX OK GEORGE III. VoU. I.
and II. Etliteil by JOSBPII RKDINOTON. 1878-1871). Vols. III. and IV.
I'.'lit' i by RICIJARD AKTIICR ROBERTS, Barrister-at-Law. 1881, 1899.
Vol. I.— 1760 (25 Oct.)-176o.
Vol. II.— 1766-1769.
Vol. II I. -1770-1772.
Vol. IV.— 1772-1776.
CALENDAR or TREASURY PAPERS. Edited by JOSEPH RBIUNOTOX. 1868-1889.
Vol. I — 1667-1090.
Vol. II.— 1697-1702.
Vol. III.— 1702-1707.
Vol. IV.— 1708-1714.
Vol. V.— 1714-17U*.
Vol. VI. -1720-1 728.
CALENDAR or TREASURY BOOKS AND PAPERS.
1897-1901.
Vol. I.— 1729-1730. |
Vol. II.— 1731-1734.
Edited by W. A. SHAW, M.A.
Vol. III.— 1735-1738.
Vol. IV.— 1739-1741.
CALENDAR OK STATE PAPERS relating to SCOTLAND.
JOHN THORPE. 1858.
Edited by MARK HAM
Vol. I.— 1609-1589.
Vol. II.— 1589-1608; an Appendix, 1543-1692; and State Papers
relating to Mary Queen of Scots.
CALENDAR or DOCUMENTS relating to IRELAND, in the Public Record Office,
London. Edited by HENRY SAVAGE SWKKTMAN, U.A , Barrister-at-Law
(Ireland); and by GUSTAVTS FREDERICK HANDCOCK. 1876-1886.
Vol. I.— 1171-1251.
Vol. II.- 1262-1281.
Vol. III.— 1385-1292.
Vol. IV.- 1293-1301.
Vol. V.— 1302-1307.
CALENDAR or STATE PAPERS relating to IRKLAHD. Edited by HAMS
OLAUDB HAMILTON, F.S.A.. 1860-1890, and by K. G. ATKINSON,
1893-1899.
Vol. I.— 1609-1573.
Vol. II.— 1574-1586.
Vol. 1 1 1. -1588-1688.
Vol. IV.— 1588-1692.
Vol. V.- 1592-1698.
Vol. VI.- 1698-1697.
Vol. VII.— 1690-1509.
Vol. VIII.— 1699-1600.
CALENDAR OF STATE PAPERS relating to IRELAND, preserved in the Public
Record Office, and elsewhere. Edited by the Rev. 0. W. RUSSELL, D.D.,
and JOHN P. PRENDEUGAST, Barrister-at-Law. 1872-1880.
Vol. I.— 1603-1606.
Vol. II.— 1606-1608.
Vol. in.— 1608-1610.
Vol. IV.— 1611-1614.
Vol. V.— 1616-1625.
CALENDAR OP STATE PAPERS relating to IRELAND.
P. MAHAFFY, B.A. 1901.
Vol. I.— 1625-1632.
Edited by R.
Vol. II.— 1633-1647.
CALENDAR OF THI-; CAREW PAPERS, preserved in the Lambeth Library.
Edited by J. S. BUEWER, M.A., and WILLIAM BULLEN. 1867-1873.
Vol. I.— 1515-1574.
of print.)
Vol. II.— 1575-1588.
Vol. III.— 1589-1600.
(Out
Vol. IV.— 1601-1603.
Vol. V.— Book of Howth.
Miscellaneous.
Vol. VI.— 1603-1624.
CALENDAR OF STATE PAPERS, COLONIAL SERIES. Edited by W. NOEL
SAINSBCRY, and by the Hon. J. W. FORTESCUE. 1860-1900.
Vol. I.— America and West Indies, 1574-1660.
Vol. II.— East Indies, China, and Japan, 1513-1616. (Out of print.)
Vol.111.— „ „ „ 1617-1621. (Out of print.)
Vol. IV.- „ „ „ 1622-1624.
Vol. V. — America and West Indies, 1661-1668.
Vol. VI.- East Indies, 1625-1629.
Vol. VII.— America and West Indies, 1669-1674.
Vol. VIII.— East Indies and Persia, 1630-1634.
Vol. IX.— America and West Indies. 1676-1676, and Addenda
1574-1674.
Vol. X.— America and West Indies, 1677-1680.
Vol. XL— „ „ 1681-1685.
Vol. XII.— „ „ 1685-1688.
Vol. XIII.— „ „ 1689-1692.
CALENDAR OF STATE PAPERS, FOREIGN SERIES, OF THE REIGN OF EDWARD
VI., preserved in the Public Record Office. 1547-1553. Edited by W.
B. TURNBULL, Barrister-at-Law, &c. 1861.
Ditto— MARY. 1653-1558.
CALENDAR OF STATE PAPERS, FOREIGN SERIES, OF THE REIGN OF ELIZABETH,
preserved in the Public Record Office, &c. Edited by the Rev. JOSEPH
STEVENSON, M.A. (Vols. I.-VII.) ; ALLAN JAMES CROSBY, M. A., Barrister-
at-Law ( Vols. VIH.-XL), and ARTHUR JOHN BUTLER, M.A. 1863-1901.
Vol. I.— 1558-1659.
Vol. IL— 1559-1560.
Vol. III.— 1660-1561.
Vol. IV.— 1561-1562.
Vol. V.— 1562.
Vol. VI.- 1663.
Vol. VII.— 1564-1565.
Vol. VIIL— 1566-1568.
Vol. IX.— 1609-1571.
Vol. X.— 1572-1574.
Vol. XI.— 1576-1677.
Vol. XII.— 1677-1578.
CALENDAR OF DOCUMENTS IN FRANCE, illustrative of the History of Great
Britain and Ireland, Vol. I. A.D. 918-1206. Edited by J. HOUACE ROUND,
M.A. 1899.
CALENDAB or LETTERS, DESPATCHES, AMD STATE PAPERS, relating to the
Negotiation* between England and Spain, preaerved in the Archive*
at Himanoas, and elsewhere. KtlHe-l Iff I I ( Vol*. I.
and II.); by DON P \SCUAL DB GAYANOOS (VoU. III. to VI.); an I by
DON PASCUAL DB GAYANUOS and MARTIN A. 8. HUME (Vol. VII.'
1863-1899.
\ .1. I.— 1486-1600. Vol. IV. Part 2.— 1531-1533,
Vol. II.— K>0»-16:.'5. c.,,,tinued.
Supplement to Vol. I. and Vol. V. Part 1.— 1534-1635.
Vol. 11. \..1.V. Part 2.— 1636-1638.
Vol. III. Part 1.— 1626-1626. VolVI. Part 1.— 1638-1642.
Vol. III. Parti'.— 1 Vol. VI. Part 2.-1542-1643.
Vol. IV. Part 1.— 1629-1680. Vol. VII. Part 1.-1544.
Vol IV. Part 2.— 1631-1633.
CALENDAR OF LKTTKRS AND STATE PAI-KRS, relating to E MULISH AFFAIR*,
preserved principally in the Archives of Simancas. Edited by MARTIN
A. S. HUME, F.R.Hist.S. 1892-1699.
Vol. I. —1668-1667. Vol. III. -1680-1686.
Vol. II.— 15H8-1679. Vol. IV. —1687-1603.
CALENDAR UP STATK PAPKRH AMD MANL'SCKIPTS, relating to ENOUGH AFFAIRS,
preserved in the Archives of Venice, <fcc. ltdit&l by KAWDON BROWN,
1861-18*4, by RAWDON BUUWN and the Right Hon. U. CAVKNIU.SH
UKNTINCB, M.P., 1800, and by HURATIU F. BRUWN, 1895-1900.
Vol. I.— 1202-1509. Vol. VI., Part U.— 1656-1657.
Vol. II. - 1609-1619. Vol. VI., Part III.— 1667-1658.
Vol. III.- 1620-1626. Vol. VII.— 1658-1680.
Vol. IV.— 1527-1533. Vol. VIII.— 1581-1591.
Vol. V.— 1634-1564. Vol. IX.— 1692-1603.
Vol. VI., Part I.— 1665-1556. Vol. X.— 1«03-1607.
CALENDAR of entries in the PAPAL RKUISTKII.H, illustrating the history of
Great Britain and Ireland. Editetl by W. II. Buss, B.C.L. ( Vols. I. and
II.); by W. H. BLISS and C. JOHNSON, M.A. (Vol. III.) ; and by W. II.
BLISS and J. A. TWEMLOW, B.A. (Vol IV.)
PAPAJ. LETTERS. 1893- 1002.
Vol. 1.— 1198-1304. Vol. III.— 1342-1362.
Vol. II.— 1305-1342. Vol. IV.— 1362-1404.
PETITIONS TO TUB POPE. 1800.
Vol. I.— 1342-1419.
REPOKTOF THE DEPUTY KEEPER OFTHK KK< <>ui»> AND THE Rsv.J. S. HKEWEK
upon the Carte and Carew Papers in the Bodleian and Lambeth
Libraries. 1864. Price 2«. M.
REPORT OF THE DEPUTY KEEPER OF TUB RECORDS upon the Documents in
the Archives and Public Libraries of Venice. 1866. Price '2i. 6d.
GUIDE TO THE PRINCIPAL CLASSES OF DOCUMENTS IN TUK PUBLIC RECORD
OFFICE. By S. R. SCARQILL-BIRD, F.3.A. Second Edition. 1808.
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ACTS OF THE PRIVY COUNCIL OF ENGLAND, New Series. Edited by JOHN
ROCHE DASENT, C.B., M.A., Barrister-at-Law. 1890-1902. 7Vi« 10«.
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Vol. I.- 1642-1647.
Vol. II.— 1547-1560.
Vol. III.— 1550-1662.
Vol. IV.— 1562-1654.
Vol V.— 1664-1666.
Vol. VI.- 1666-1568.
Vol. VII.— 1668-1670.
VoL VIII.-1571-1675.
Vol. IX.— 1575-1677.
Vol. X.— 1577-1678.
Vol. XI.— 1678-1580.
Vol. XII.— 1680-1581.
Vol. XIII.— 1581-1583.
Vol. XIV.— 1686-1687.
Vol. XV.— 1587-1588.
Vol. XVI.— 1588.
Vol. XVII.- 1688-1689.
Vol. X VIII.— 1589-1690.
Vol. XIX.— 1690.
Vol. XX.— 1590-1691.
Vol XXI.— 1691.
Vol. XXII.— 1591-1692.
Vol. XX III. —1692.
Vol. XX IV.- 1692-1695.
VoL XXV.— 1696-1596.
VoL XXVI. -1696-1697.
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DESCRIPTIVE CATALOGUE OF ANCIENT DEEDS, preserved in the Public Record
Office. Vol. V.
CALENDAR OF THE PATENT ROLLS OF THE REIGN OF EDWARD II. Vols. 111.
and IV. 1318, &c.
CALENDAR OF THE PATENT ROLLS OF THE KEIGN OF EDWARD III. Vol. VII.
1346, &c.
CALENDAR OF THE PATENT ROLLS OF THE REIGN OF RICHARD II. Vol. V.
1390, &c.
CALENDAR OF THE PATENT ROLLS OF THE REIGN OF HENRY IV. Vol. I.
CALENDAR OF THE PATENT ROLLS OF THE REIGN OF HENRY VI. Vol. II.
CALENDAR OF THE CLOSE ROLLS OF THE REIGN OF EDWARD III. Vol. VII.
INQUISITIONS AND ASSESSMENTS relating to FEUDAL AIDS. Vol. 111.
Kent to Norfolk.
CALENDAR OF STATE PAPERS, relating to ENGLISH AFFAIRS, preserved in the
Archives of Venice, &c. Edited by HORATIO F. BROWN. Vol. XI.
CALENDAR of entries in the PAPAL REGISTERS, illustrating the History of
Great Britain and Ireland. Edited bi/ W. H. BLISS, B.C.L., and J. A.
TWEMLOW, B.A. Papal Letters. Vols'. V. and VI. 1404, &c.
CALENDAR OF STATE PAPERS, DOMESTIC SERIES, OF THE REIGN OF WILLIAM
III. Vol. IV. Edited by W. J. HARDY, F.S.A.
CALENDAR OF STATE PAPERS, COLONIAL SERIES. Vol. XIV. Edited by
the Hon. J. W. FORTESCUE.
CALENDAR OF STATE PAPERS, FOREIGN AND DOMESTIC; HENRY V11I.
Vol. XIX.
CALENDAR OF TREASURY BOOKS AND PAPERS. Vol. V.
CALENDAR OF STATE PAPERS, FOREIGN.
CALENDAR OK STATE PAPERS, DOMESTIC SERIES, OF THE R^IGN OF
CHARLES II.
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THE CHRONICLES AND MEMORIALS
OF GREAT BRITAIN AND IRELAND DURING
THE MIDDLE AGES.
[ROYAL 8vo. Price 10s. each Volume or Part.]
1. THE CHRONICLE OF ENGLAND, by JOHN CAPGIIAVE. Edited by the Rev.
F. C. HINGESTON, M.A. 1868.
Capgrave's Chronicle extends from the creation of the world to the year 1417. Being
written in English, it is of value as a record of the language spoken in Norfolk.
2. CHUONICON MONASTERII DE ABINGDON. Vols. I. and II. Edited by the
Rev. JOSEPH STEPHENSON, M.A., Vicar of Leighton Buzzard. 1858.
This Chronicle traces the history of the monastery from its foundation by King Ina of
Wessex, to the reign of Richard I. The author incorporates into his history various
charters of the Saxon kings, as illustrating not only the history of the locality but that of
the kingdom.
3. LIVES OF EDWARD THE CONFESSOR. 1. — La Estoire de Seiut Aedward le
Rei. II. — Vita Beati Edvardi Regis et Confessoris. III. — Vita
/Eduuardi Regis qui apud Westraonasterium requiescit. Edited by
HENRY RICHARDS LUARD, M.A., Fellow arid Assistant Tutor of Trinity
College, Cambridge. 1858.
The first is a poem in French, probably written in 1245. The second is an
anonymous poem, written between 1440 and 1450, which is mainly valuable as a specimen of
the Latin poetry of the time. The third, also by an anonymous author, was apparently
written between 1066 and 1074.
4. MONUMENTA FKANCISCANA.
Vol. I. — Thomas de Eccleston de Adventu Fratrum Minorum in
Angliara. Ad» de Marisco Epistolse. Registrum Fratrum
Minorum Londoniae. Edited by J. S. BUEWER, M.A., Professor of
English Literature, King's College, London.
Vol. II. — De Adventu Miuorum ; re-edited with additions. Chronicle
of the Grey Friars. The ancient English version of the Rule of
St. Francis. Abbreviatio Statutorum, 1451, &c. Edited by
RICHARD HOWLETT, Barrister-at-Law. 1858, 1882.
5. FASCICULI ZIZANIOHUM MAGISTRI JOHANNIS WYCLIF CUM TRITICO. 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. SHIRLEY, M.A., Tutor and late Fellow of Wadham
College, Oxford. 1858.
This work gives the only contemporaneous account of the rise of the Lollards.
6. THE BUIK OF THE CKONICLIS OF SCOTLAND ; or, A Metrical Version of the
History of Hector Boece; by WILLIAM STEWART. Vols. I.-I1I.
Edited by W. B. TURNBULL, Barrister-at-Law. 1858.
This is a metrical translation of a Latin Prose Chronicle, 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." The peculiarities
of the Scottish dialect arc well illustrated in this version.
7. JOHANNIS CAPGRAVE LIBER DE ILLUSTRIBUS HENRICIS. Edited by the
Rev. F. C. HINGF.STON, M.A. 1858.
The first part relates only to the history of the Empire 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, from the accession of Henry I. in 1100, to 1446, which was the twenty-fourth
year of the reign of Henry VI. The third part contains the lives of illustrious men who
have borne the name of Henry in various parts of the world.
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8. HisTORiA MONASTERII 8. AuouftTixi CANTUARiBVsu by THOMAN or
Ki Mil AM, formerly Monk and Treasurer of that Foundation. Edited
by CHARLES HAUDWK K, MA., Fellow of St. Catherine'* Ball, and
Christian Advocate in the University of Cambridge. 1868.
Thi« hUtory extend* (rum tin- arrival ul St. Auguntinc m Kent until 1191.
9. EuLouifM (HiirruKiAKifM sivR TEMPORis) : Chronicoii Mb Orbe oundito
usque ad Annum Domini 1306; a monacho quodam Malmesbiriensi
exaratom. Vols I. -111. Edited by F. 8. HAYDON, B.A. 1858-1863.
Thi* U a Latin Chronicle extending from the Creation to the Utter part ol the reign ol
KdwarJ III., with a continuation to the year 1413.
10. MEMORIALS or HENRY TUP. SKVKNTII ; Beruardi Andrew Tholosatis Vita
Itegis Henriot Septimi : necnnn :»li.t qiuedam (id oundem Kegetn
Spectantia. Edited Inj JAMES (JAIKUNKII. 1858.
The content* of thin volume are -<1) a life of Henry VII., by hi* poet Laureate and
historiographer, Bernard Andre, of Toulouse, with some composition* in verse, of which he
U supposed to have been Uie author ; ol) the journal! of Roger Maohado during certain
embassies to Spain and Brittany, the first of which had reference to the marriage of the
King's son, Arthur, with Catharine of Arragon ; (8) two OOttoos reports by envoy* »ent to
Spain in 1506 touching the •accession to the Crown of Castile, anil a project of marriage
between Henry VII. and the Oueen of Naples; and (4) an account of Philip of Castile's
reception in Kngland in 1500. Other documents of interest are given in an appendix.
11. MKMOKIAI.S or HKNKY TIIK FIFTH. I. — Vita Honrici Quinti, lloberto
Redmanno auotore. II. — Versus Ithythinici in laudem Regis lienrici
Quinti. III.— Blmhami Liber Motricua de llenrico V. Edited by
CHARLES A. COLK. 1858.
12. MUNIMENT.*: GILDHALL.*: LONDONIEXHIH; Liber Albus, Liber Custu-
raariim, et Liber Horn, in archivis Gildhallte asserviiti.
Vol. I., Liber Albus.
Vol. II. (in Two Parts), Liber Custumarum
Vol. III., Translation of the Anglo-Norman Passages iu Liber
Albus, Glossaries, Appendices, and Index.
Editrl by HBNKT THOMAS KU.K.Y, M.A., Barrister-at-Law. 1859-1862.
The l.tber All/ut, compiled, by John Carpenter, Common ('lerk of the City of I/pndon in
the year 1419, gives an account of the law*, regulation)), and institution* of that City in the
14th, 18th, 14th, and early part of the 15th centuries. The l.ilxr Ctutumarum was compiled
in the early part of the 14th century daring the reign of Kdward II. It also gives an
account of the laws, regulations and Institutions of the City of London in the 12th, 13th,
and early part of the 14th centuries.
13. CHBONICA JOHANNIS OB OXINKDKH. Edited by SIB UBNKY ELLIS, K.H.
1869.
Although this Chronicle tells of the arrival of Hungi»t and Horsa, it •ubstanliaUy begin*
with the reign of King Alfred, and comes down to 12SU. It is particularly valuable for
notices of events in the eastern portions of the kingdom.
14. A COLLKCTION or POLITICAL POBXS AND SONGS RELATING TO ENGLISH
HISTORY, FROM THE ACCESSION or EDWARD III. TO THE RKIGN or
HENRY VIII. Vols. I. and U. Editnl by THOMAS WRIGHT, M.A.
1859-1861.
16. The "Opus TEKTIUM,' "Oi-us MINUS," &c. of ROGER BACON. Edited
by J. S. BRRWER, M.A., Professor of English Literature, King's
College, London. 1859.
16. UAKTIH»I.<>M.KI I>H <Vrrt>N, M«>.v \. HI NUU\\H-KNMS, HI>I«M \NA :
449-1208; necnon ejusdem Libur de Archiepucopis et Episcopis
Angliie. Edited by HKNKY Un HAKI>S L(AIII>, M.A., Fellow and
Assistant Tutor of Trinty College, Cambridge, 1859.
17. BRUT Y TYWYSOGION; or, The Chronicle of the Princes of Wales.
Edited by the Rev. JOHN WILLIAMS AB ITHEL, M.A. 1860.
This work, written in the ancient Welsh Isngnage, begins with the abdication and death
of CMdwala at Ilouic, in the year «1. and continues the history down to the subjugation of
Wales by Kdward I., about the yew 1«B,
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18. A COLLECTION OP ROYAL AND HISTORICAL LETTERS DURING THE REIGN
OF HENRY IV. 1899-1404. Edited by the Rev. F. C. HINGESTON, M.A.,
of Exeter College, Oxford. 1860.
19. THE REPRESSOR OF OVER MUCH BLAMING OF THE CLERGY. By REGINALD
PECOCK, sometime Bishop of Chichester. Vols. I. and IF. Edited by
the Rev. CHURCHILL BABINGTON, B.D., Fellow of St. John's College,
Cambridge. 1860.
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. His work gives
a full account of the views of the Lollards, and has great value for the philologist.
20. ANNALES CAMBRL*. Edited by the Rev. JOHN WILLIAMS AB ITHEL, M.A.
1860.
These annals, which are in Latin, commence in 447, and come down to 1288. The earlier
portion appears to be taken from an Irish Chronicle used by Tigernach, and by the compiler
of the Annals of Ulster.
21. THE WORKS OF GIRALDUS CAMBRENSIS. Vols. I.-IV. Edited by the
Rev. J. S. BREWER, M.A., Professor of English Literature, King's
College, London. Vols. V.-VIF. Edited by the Rev. JAMES F.
DIMOCK, M.A., Rector of Barnburgh, Yorkshire. Vol. VIII. Edited
by GEORGE F. WARNER, M.A., of the Department of MSS., British
Museum. 1861-1891.
These volumes contain the historical works of Gerald du Barry, who lived in the reigns of
Henry II., Richard I., and John.
The Topoyrap/iia Hibernica (in Vol. V.) is the result of Giraldus' two visits to Ireland,
the first in 1183, the second in 1185-6, when he accompanied Prince John into that country.
The Eipitynatio IJibermca was written about 1188. Vol. VI. contains the hinerarium
Kambria ct Descnptio A'ambrta : and Vol. VII., the lives of 8. Remigius and 8. Hugh. Vol.
VIII. contains the Treatise De Principum Instructions, and an index to Vols. I.-IV. and VIII.
22. LETTERS AND PAPERS ILLUSTRATIVE OF THE WARS OF THE ENGLISH IN
FRANCE DURING THE REIGN OF HENRY THE SIXTH, KING OF ENGLAND,
Vol. I., and Vol. II. (in Two Parts). Edited by the Rev. JOSEPH
STEVENSON, M.A., Vicar of Leighton Buzzard. 1861-1864.
23. THE ANGLO-SAXON CHRONICLE, ACCORDING TO THE SEVERAL ORIGINAL
AUTHORITIES. Vol. I., Original Texts. Vol. II., Translation. Edited
and translated by BENJAMIN THORPE, Member of the Royal Academy
of Sciences at Munich, and of the Society of Netherlandish Literature
atLeyden. 1861.
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.
24. LETTERS AND PAPERS ILLUSTRATIVE OF THE REIGNS OF RICHARD III.
AND HENRY VII. Vols. I. and II. Edited by JAMES GARDINER,
1861-1868.
The principal contents of the volumes are some diplomatic Papers of Richard III.,
correspondence between Henry VII. and Ferdinand and Isabella of Spain ; documents relat-
ing to Edmund de la Pole, Earl of Suffolk ; and a portion of the correspondence of James IV.
of Scotland.
25. LETTERS OF BISHOP GROSSETESTE. Edited by the Rev. HENRY RICHARDS
LUARD, M.A., Fellow and Assistant Tutor of Trinity College, Cam-
bridge. 1861.
The letters of Robert Grpsseteste range in date from about 1210 to 1253. They refer
especially to the diocese of Lincoln, of which Grosseteste was bishop.
26. DESCRIPTIVE CATALOGUE OF MANUSCRIPTS RELATING TO THE HISTORY OF
GUEAT BRITAIN AND IRELAND. Vol. I. (in Two Parts) ; Anterior to the
Norman Invasion. (Out of print.) Vol. II. ; 1066-1200. Vol. LH. ;
1200-1327. By Sir THOMAS DUFFUS HARDY, D.C.L., Deputy Keeper
of the Records. 1862-1871.
27. ROYAL AND OTHER HISTORICAL LETTERS ILLUSTRATIVE OF THE REIGN OF
HENKY HI. Vol. I. 1216-1235. Vol. II. 1236-1272. Selected and
edited by the Rev. W. W. SHIRLEY, D.D., Regius Professor of Ecclesi-
astical History, and Canon of Christ Church, Oxford. 1862-1866.
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28. CHRONICA MONASTRRII 8. ALBANI:—
1. THOM.C WALBINOHAM HISTORIA ANOLICANA ; Vol. I., 1272-1881
v,,l II., i:iHi-
2. WILLELMI KIMIANOF.K CHROMCA ET ANXAI.EM, 1259-1307.
3. JiniANMs DE TROKKLOWB KT HKNRICI UK BLAMEPORDE CHHONICA
BT 1269-1298} 1307-1324 ; ltt*2-140ti.
4. GBDTA Anr.u M MONABTBRII S. ALBAM, A THOMA WALHIXUHAM,
Ui:i; NAN-IK Hic\iino 8BCUNDO, IMUSDBM EcCLK8l.« PR.TX'ENTORE,
MPILATA; \ ,,1 I , ?'.'M290 : Vol. II., 12JKM849 : Vol.111,
LMft-1411.
5. JiiHVNM- \MI NHK8HAM, MoNVtHI M OX AHTKKII S. ALBANI, UT
vii>Kiri:, AVNALKS ; Vol*. I. and II.
6. REOI.ITRA ^IMKIMIAM ABBATUM MOXASTKRII S. ALBANI, QUI
S.KCfLO XVmo FLORUKRK ; Vol. I., R&OI8TRDM ABBATl.t: JoHANXIs
\\ IIKIII VMSTEHE, ABBATIS MONAMTBRII SANCTI AI.BANI, ITBBUM
SUSC-KIT K : ROBERTO BLAKBNBY, CAPKLLANO, QUONDAM AD-
8CKIPTUM : Vol. II., RBOISTRA JOHANNIK WIIKTHAMHTKDK,
\\ ll.l.Kl.Ml Al i "N, P.T WlLLELMI WALU«<}FORDE, ABBATVM
MONASTBRII SANCTI ALBANI, COM APPBNDIOB COXTINKNTK
i-VM BPI8TOLA8 A JoHANNE WHBTIIAMHTBDE CON8TRIPTA8.
7. YPODIOXA NRI'MTRI.K A THOMA WALSINGHAM, QUONDAM MONACHO
VSTERII 8. ALBANI, CONSCRIPTUM.
Edited by HKNRY THOMAS RILEY, M.A., liarrister at-Law. 1863-1876.
In the flnt two rotumcs in a Hixtory of Kngland, from the de«tb of Henry III. to the
death of Henry V., by Thorn** W&Uagnain, I'n-c-.-iitor of St. Albans.
In tin- »nl volume in a Chronicle of Knglinh Hiktor)'. attributed to William RUhanRT.
who lived in the reign of Kdward I. : an account of trannactioim atU-n>liiiK the award of the
kingdom of Sootland to .lohn Hnlliol. IJUl-lXCJ. alito attributed to William Ui«hanger, but on
nontini.-i. ut Around: a nhort Chnmicli-of i:n.-;,-li I l:-tory, law to 1800, by an unknown lian.l :
fttthort i hr..ini-l.-. Willelmi ItUnaiiffer Oestn Kdvrnrdi Primi, H.-KIH Anslin*. probably by the
•ame hand : and fragment* of three Chroniclen of Kns!i.-h HUtory, 1W6 to 1307.
In tin- lih volume is a Chronic!- • h History, UOP to UM: AnnaU of Kdwanl II.,
1807 to 13£i . -we, a monk of St. Albany and a continuation of Trokelowr'n
Annals !*-•. !*-'«. by Henry dr Mlani-fur.li- : a full Chronicle of Kneli»h Hintory, UKi to 1400.
ami an ar< •• nefarlor* of St. All>an«, written in the early part of the 15th century,
f St.
!. .in. I 7th volume* contain a history of the Abbot* of St. A I ban*, 798 to Mil,
mainh .-oniinU.! li> Thonuw Waliinxham, with a Continuation.
The 8th and 9th volume*, in continuation of the Annal*, contain a Chronicle probably of
.I.;.'* n, it monk of Ht Alban*.
Tn. loth an<l llth volume* relate enpecially to the act- and prootafllnn of AbboU
Whethaaaxtedo, Allxm, nn<l W:illiiu;ford.
: ;h volume rontaint n eompandiow History of Kngland to the reign of Henr> V.
an«l of Normandy in early IIIIK •-, f»l«o by Thoma* Walningham, and dedicated to Henry V.
29. ('l(K.>M("V Alii: \TIK KVK^H \MKVMI8, Al'CTOKIBUS DoMINICO PHIORB
Kvi^nvMi i. KT TnoMv UK MAULRBKKOK ABBATB, A PUNDATIONB AD
ANM M 1-M-'!, DMJ « M t .isriNUATIONK AD ANNUM 1418. Eilltftt by
the Rev. W. D. MAC-KAY, Hodleian Library, Oxford. 1863.
Tin- Chr uiicle of Kve-ham illiutrates the history of that important uiona>tery from
090 to 1418. IU chief feature U an autobiography, which make* tu acquainted with the
inner daily life of a great abbey. Intenpened are many notice* of general, personal, and
local history.
30. P.I. AUI-I DB ClKBNCKSTRlA SPECULUM HlSTORIALB HE C»K8TI8 RBOUM
Vs.. i . \ 1 I.. M7-S71. Vol. II., 872-1066. Mittd by JOHN E. B.
MAYOR, M.A., Fellow of St. John's College, Cambridge. 1863-1869.
Richard of Circnce.ter'n history U In four book*, and gives many charters in favour of
WeaHninster Abbey, and a very full account ol the UTM and miracle* of the taint*.
•specially of MwM the Confe**or, whoa* reign occupies the fourth book. A treatise on
the Coronation, by William of Sudbury. » monk of Westminster, fills book ii. c. &
31. YEAR BOOKS OK TH or EDWARD THK FIRST AND EDWARD THR
THIRD. Yoore 20-21, 21-22, 30-31, 32-33, and 33-S.r> Edw. I; and
11-12 Edw. III. r.-litfl awl trantlatfi />»/ ALFHKD JOHN HORWOOO,
Harriater-at-Law. Years 12-13, 13-14, 14, 14-16, 15, 16, and 17 Edward
III. K.litfl ami translated by LUKK OWEN PIKE, M. V., Marrister-at-
Law. 1863-1901.
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32. NARRATIVES OF THE EXPULSION OF THE ENGLISH FROM NORMANDY, 1449-
1460.— Robertas Blondelli de Reductione Normannise: Le Recouvre-
ment de Normendie, par Berry, Herault du Roy : Conferences between
the Ambassadors of France and England. Edited by the Rev. JOSEPH
STEVENSON, M.A. 1863.
33. HISTORIA ET CARTULARIUM MONASTERII S. PETRI GLOUCESTRI.E. Vols. I.-
III. Edited by W. H. HART, F.S.A., Membre Correspondant de la
Socie'te' des Antiquaires de Normandie. 1863 1867.
34. ALEXANDRI NECKAM DE NATURIS RERUM LIBRI DUO; with NECKAM'S
POEM, DE LAUDIBUS DIVINE SAPIENTI^C. Edited by THOMAS WRIGHT,
M.A. 1863.
35. LEECHDOMS, WORTCUNNING, AND STARCRAFT OF EARLY ENGLAND ; being
a Collection of Documents illustrating the History of Science in this
Country before the Norman Conquest. Vols. I.-III. Collected and
edited by the Rev. T. OSWALD COCKAYNE, M.A. 1864-1866.
36. ANNALES MONASTIC!.
Vol. 1. : — Annales de Margan, 1066-1232 ; Annales de Theokesberia,
1066-1263; Annales de Burton, 1004-1263.
Vol. II. : — Annales Monasterii de Wintonia, 619-1277 ; Annales
Monasterii 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 ; Chronicon
vulgo dictum Chronicon Thomae Wykes, 1066-1289; Annales Prioratus
de Wigornia, 1-1377.
Vol. V. :— Index and Glossary.
Edited by HENRY RICHARDS LUARDS, M.A., Fellow and Assistant
Tutor of Trinity College, and Registrary of the University,
Cambridge. 1864-1869.
37. MAGNA VITA S. HUGONIS EPISCOPI LINCOLNIENSIS. Edited by the Rev.
JAMES F. DIMOCK, M.A., Rector of Barnburgh, Yorkshire. 1864.
38. CHRONICLES AND MEMORIALS OF THE REIGN OF RICHARD THE FIRST.
Vol. I. : — ITINERARIUM PEREGRINORUM ET GESTA REGIS RICARDI.
Vol. II. : — EPISTOL.E CANTUARIBNSES ; the Letters of the Prior and
Convent of Christ Church, Canterbury ; 1187 to 1199.
Edited by the Rev. 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 letters in Vol. II., written between 1187 and 1199, had their origin in a dispute which
arose from the attempts of Baldwin and Hubert, archbishops of Canterbury, to found a
college of secular canons, a project which gave great umbrage to the monks of Canterbury.
89. RECUEIL DES CRONIQUES ET ANCHIENNES ISTORIES DE LA GRANT BRETAIGNE
A PRESENT NOMME ENGLETERRE, par JEHAN DE WAURIN. Vol. I.,
Albina to 688. Vol. II., 1399-1422. Vol. III., 1422-1431. Edited by
WILLIAM HARDY, F.S.A. 1864-1879. Vol. IV., 1431-1447. Vol. V.,
1447-1471. Edited by Sir WILLIAM HARDY, F.S.A. , and EDWARD
L. C. P. HARDY, F.S.A. 1884-1891.
40. A COLLECTION OF THE CHRONICLES AND ANCIENT HISTORIES OF GREAT
BRITAIN, NOW OALLED ENGLAND, by JOHN DE WAURIN. Vol. I., Albina
to 688. Vol. II., 1399-1422. Vol. III., 1422-1431. (Translations of
the preceding Vols. I., II., and HI.) Edited and translated by Sir
WILLIAM HARDY, F.S.A., and EDWARD L. C. P. HARDY, F.S.A. 1864-
1891.
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41. POLTCHROHIOOV RiNULPHi HIDDEN, with Trevba's Translation. Vob. I
and II. Edited by CHURCHILL BABINOTON, B.D., Senior Follow of St.
John's College, Cambridge. Vols. 1 1 1 .-1 X . Edited by the Kev. 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. 1866-1886.
Thii chronicle begins with the Creation, and is broach t down to the reign of Edward III.
The two KngiUh translation*, which are printed with the original Latin, afford intonat-
ing illustration* of the gradual change of onr language, for one wa* mad* in the foortaaalti
century, the other in the fifteenth.
42. LB LlVBRR DB IlEIS PR BldTTAMK B LB LlVEKE DB RBIS OB EVOLETERB.
Edit i- d l,y the Kev. JOHN GKOVKIC, M.A., Vicar of Brading, Isle of
Wight, formerly Librarian of Trinity College, Cambridge. 1865.
TbtM two treaties are raluable at careful abitracU of previous historian*.
43. CHRONIC A MONASIRUH UK MKLSA AB ANNO 1150 I-.SQCB AD ANNUM 1406,
Vola. I. -III. Edited by EDWARD AUGUSTUS BOND, Assistant Keeper
of Manuscripts, and Egerton Librarian, British Museum. 1860-
1868.
44. MATTH.KI PAUISIBNSIS HISTORIA ANOLORUM, SIVE ur VULOO DIOITTR
HISTORIA MINOR. Vols. I..-III. 10671253. Edited by Sir
FRRDBRICK MADORN, K.U., Keeper of the Manuscript Department of
the British Museum. 1866-1860.
45. LlBRR MiiXASTKRII DB HYDA : A CHRONICLR AND ClIAKTULARV OF HYDE
ABBEY, WINCH K8TRR, 455-1023. Edited by EDWARD EDWARD*. 1866.
The "Book of Hvde"t* a compilation from ranch earlier source*, which are usually
indicated with considerable care and precision. In many cases, however, the Hyde
Chronicler appear* to correct, to qualify, or to amplify the statement* which, in substance,
he adopt*.
There In to be found, in the " Book of Hyde," ranch information relating to the reign of
King Alfred which I* not known to exist elsewhere. The volume contain* *ome curious
specimen* of Anglo-Saxon and medieval KnKlinh.
46. CHRONIOON SCOTORUM. A CHRONICLE or IRISH AFFAIRS, from the
earliest times to 1135; and SUPPLEMENT, containing the events from
1141 to 1160. Edited, tcitk Translation, by WILLIAM MAUNSELL
HBNNESST, M.R.I.A. I860.
47. THE CHRONICLE OF PJBKRB DB LANOTOFT, IN FRENCH VERSE. FROM THE
KARLIKST PKKion TO THE DEATH OF EDWARD I. Vols. I. and II. Edited
by THOMAS WRIOHT, M.A. 1866-1868.
It IB probable that Pierre de Langtoft wa* a canon of Bridlington, in Yorluhfoe and
lired in the reign of Kdward I., and during a portion of the reign of Edward II. Thin
chronicle ix divi>le<l into thrct> parta; in the flriit, is an abridgment of Geoffrey of MontnooUi •
: .mi Mritoiiuni 1- ; in the necond, a history of the Anglo-Saxon and Norman king*, to Ike
death of Henry III. ; in the third, a history of the reign of Edward I. The language it a
specimen of the French of Yorkshire.
48. THE WAR OF THE OAKDHIL WITH THB GULL, or THE INVASIONS OF
lltKLAND BY THE DANES AND OTHER NORSEMEN. Edit*!, trith a Tran»-
Intion, by the Rev. JAMES HENTHORN TODD, D.DM Senior Fellow of
Trinity College, and Regius Professor of Hebrew in the University of
Dublin. 1867.
49. GBSTA REOIS HRNRICI SRCUNDI BRNBDICTI ABBATIS. CHRONICLE OF THE
REIQNS OF HKNRY II. ANI> RICHARD I., 1169-1192, known under the
name of BENEDICT OF PETERBOROUGH. Vols. I. and II. Etlited by
the Rev. WILLIAM STUBBS, M.A., Regius Professor of Modern History,
Oxford, and Lambeth Librarian. 1867.
50. MUNIMRNTA ACADBMICA, OR, DOCTMENTS ILLCSTBATIVB OF ACADEMICAL
LIFE AND STUDIES AT OXFORD (in Two Parts). Edited bu the Rev.
HENRY ANSTBY, M.A., Vicar of St. Wendron, Cornwall, and late
Vice-Principal of St. Mary Hall, Oxford. 1868.
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51. CHRONICA MAGISTRI ROGERI DE HOUEDENE. Vols. I.-IV. Edited by
the Rev. WILLIAM STUBBS, M.A., Regius Professor of Modern History
and Fellow of Oriel College, Oxford. 1868-1871 .
The earlier portion, extending from 732 to 1148, appears to be a copy of a compilation
made in Northnmbria about 1161, to which Hoveden added little. From 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. From 1170 to 1192 is the portion which corresponds to some
extent with the Chronicle known under the name of Benedict of Peterborough (see No. 49).
From 1192 to 1201 may be said to be wholly Hoveden's work.
52. WILLELMI MALMESBIRIBNSIS MONACHI DE GESTIS PONTIFICUM ANGLORUM
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George III. in 1767. It was not, however, commenced until 1773,
and was completed early in 1783. In 1860, Her Majesty's Govern-
ment, with the concurrence of the Master of the Rolls, determined to
apply the art of photozincography in the production of a fac-simile of
Domesday Book.
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FAC-SIMILES OF NATIONAL MANUSCRIPTS, from WILLIAM THE CONQUEROR to
QUEEN ANNE, selected under the direction of the Master of the Rolls
and Photozincographed, by Command of Her Majesty, by Colonel
Sir HENRY JAMES, ll.E , F.R.S., DIRECTOR-GENERAL of the ORDNANCE
SURVEY, and edited by W. BASEVI SANDERS, an Assistant Record
Keeper. Price, each Part, with translations and notes, double foolscap
folio, 16«.
Part I. (William the Conqueror to Henry VII.). 1866. (Out of print.)
Part II. (Henry VH. and Edward VI.). 1866.
Part III. (Mary and Elizabeth). 1867.
Part IV. (James I. to Anne). 1868.
The first Part extend* from William the Conqueror to Henry VII., and
contains autographs of the kings of England, as well an of many other
illustrious personages famous in hUtory, and some interesting charters,
letters patent, and state papers. The second Part, for the reigns of
II. in > Mil. uii'l IvU-ard VI., consists principally of holograph letters.
and autograph* of kings, princes, statesmen, and other persons of great
historical interest, who lived during those reigns. Thethird 1 'art con buns
similar documents for the reigns of Mary and Elizabeth, including a
signed bill of Lady Jane Grey. The fourth Part concludes the soriaa,
and comprises a number of document* taken from the original* belonging
to the Constable of the Tower of London ; also several records illustrative
of the Gunpowder Plot, and a woodcut containing portraits of Mary Queen
of Scots and James VI., circulated by their adherents in England, 15*0-3.
F AC-SI MILES or Axuu>-S\xoN MANUSCRIPTS. 1'hotozincographed, by
Command of Her Majesty, upon the recommendation of the MartlT
of the Holla, by the DIKKCTOK-GRNKKAL of the ORDNANCR SURVEY,
Lieut.-CJeoeral J. CAMKRON, K.E., C.B., F.R.S., and edited by
W. BAHBVI SANUKR.H, an Assistant Record Keeper. Part I. Price 21. 10«.
The Anglo-Saxon MSS. represented in this volume form the earlier
portions of the collection of archives belonging to the Dean and Chapter
of Canterbury, and consist of a series of 25 charters, deeds, and wills,
commencing with a record of proceedings at the first Synodal Council
of Clovesho in 742, and terminating with the first part of a tripartite
chirograph of the sixth year of the reign of Edward the Confessor.
FAC-SI MILES OP ANULO-SAXON MAM SCKIITS Photozincographed, by
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of the Rolls, by the DIRK<TOK-<IKNKRAL of the ORHNANCB SURVEY,
Major -General A. COOK, R.B., C B., and collected and edited by
W. BASE v i SANDERS, an Assistant Record Keeper . Part 1 1 . I'rice 31. 1 Ox.
(Also, separately. Edward the Confessor's Charter. JV«*2«.)
The originalx of the fac- HI miles contained in this volume belong to
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Worcester ; the Marquis of Hath, the Earl of Ilchester, Winchester
College, Her Majesty's Public Ik-cord Office, Bodleian Library, Somerset-
shire Archaeological ami National History Society's Museum in Taunton
Castle, and William Salt Library at Stafford. They consist of charters
and other documents granted by, or during the reigns of, Baldm1.
.Ethelred, Offa, and Burgred, Kings of Mercia; Uhtred of the Huiccaa,
Caedwalla and Ini of Wessex ; .Kthelwulf. Eadward the Elder, Jithelstan,
Eadmund the First, Eaxlred, Eadwig, Eadgar, Eadward the Second,
.Kthelred the Second, Cnut, Eadward the Confessor, and William the
Conqueror, embracing altogether a period of nearly four hundred yean.
FAO-MMILU or ANGLO-SAXON MANUSCRIPTS. Photocincographed, by
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Colonel R. H. STOTHKRI>, R.E.. C.B , and collected and edited by
W. BASRVI SANDERS, an Assistant Record Kee|>cr. Part III. /Vic*
6/. 6*.
This volume contains fac similes of the Ashburnham Collection of
Anglo-Saxon Charters, Ac., including King Alfred's Will. The MSS.
represented in tt range from A.D. ••'•T t-> A.l». IU',1, being charters,
wills, deeds, and reports of Synodal trausactionx .luring the reigns of
Km-, Wihtred of Kent, Offa, Eardwulf. Coenwulf, Cuthred, Beornwulf,
.Kthelwulf, .Klfrcxl, Eadward the Elder, Eadmund. Badred, Queen
., .
Eadgifu, and Kings Eadgar. £thelred the Second, Cnut, Henry the
First, and Henry the Second. In addition to these are two belonging
to the Marquis of Anglesey, one of them being the Foundation Charter
of Burton Abbey by Jithelred the Second, with the testament ..f ife
great benefactor Wulfric.
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IBELAXD. Marquis of Ormonde, Lord
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Duke of Manchester.
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Duke of Leeds, Marchioness of
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Duke of Beaufort, K.O., Earl of
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Aitk.-n, 1'. V. Smith. KS.J
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Corporations of Rye, Hastings, and
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Bankruptcy Records, 1857-1872; Early Plea
Rolls to 51 Edward HI.
Index to the Act or Grant Books, and to
[C.7488
[Out of
Original Wills, of the Diocese of Dublin to
i-]
print.l
the year 1800.
1895 27 Records from Courts and Offices transferred
[C.7802]
0 2£
to, and deposited at the Public Record
Office in Ireland.
1896 —
Index to Calendars of Christ Church Deeds
[C.8080]
0 5J
1174-1684, contained in Appendices to 20th,
23rd, and 24th Reports.
1896
28
(1.) Report on the Early Plea Rolls, con-
[C.8163]
0 54
tinued from 51 Edward III.
(2.) Table showing present Custodies of Par-
—
—
ochial Records.
1897
29
Copy and Translation of Five Instruments of
[C.8567]
0 3
Record in the Public Record Office of
Ireland, written in the Irish Character and
Tongue, 1584-1606.
1898
30
Report on M. S. S. of Sir T. Phillipps'
[C.9030]
0 3&
Library ; Index to Deputy Keeper's Reports,
26th to 30th, incl.
1899
31
Report of Proceedings, and Appendix
[C.9478]
0 5*
(1) Corrections to the Addenda to the
Dublin Grants Index in Appendix to the
26th Report ;
(2.) Notes on the Departmental Letters and
Official Papers, 1760-89.
1900
—
Index to the Act or Grant Book and Original
[Cd. 4] 4 7
Wills of the Diocese of Dublin from 1800-
1858.
1900
32
Report of Proceedings and Appendix. — Report
[Cd.274]
0 6
on the Records of the Clerks of the Crown
1901
33
and Peace transferred prior to 1900.
Report of Proceedings and Appendix*
[Cd.729]
0 5
(1) Notes on Manuscript Volumes connected
with the Irish Revenue, the Court of Trus-
tees of Forfeited Estates, <fec., in the
possession of Earl Annesley ;
(2) Report on the Books of the Treasury
1902
34
and Accounting Departments in Ireland.
Report of Proceedings and Appendix
[Cd.1176]
o 24
(1) List of Maps presented by Com-
missioners of Woods and Forests ;
(2) Report on Register of Irregular Marriages,
1799-1844.
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