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Calendar of the Cecil Papers in Hatfield House: Volume 24, Addenda, 1605-1668. Originally published by Her Majesty's Stationery Office, London, 1976.
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February 1607
| Richard Sproxton to the Earl of Salisbury. | |
| [Before February 2, 1606–7]. |
When the King ascended the
throne of England, he granted the Chancellorship and the UnderTreasurership of the Exchequer to the Earl of Dunbar, who
appointed petitioner Steward for the Star Chamber, with a promise
that he should have it for life. However, he has now heard that
Dunbar, before leaving for Scotland, secretly persuaded the King
to sign a bill conveying the post to one Sharpy, thereby breaking
his promise and depriving Sproxton of a means of livelihood in his
old age; and this despite the support he received from his brothersin-law, Baron Savill (fn. 1) and Sir Henry Savill. During the reign of
the late Queen Elizabeth petitioner had served her faithfully in the
Exchequer, particularly in the honest handling of substantial sums
of money amounting annually to £200,000. He requests Salisbury
to intervene with the King that he be not deprived of his office.—
Undated. ½ p. (P. 298.) |
| Richard Sproxton to the Earl of Salisbury. | |
| [Before February 2, 1606–7]. |
This is a duplicate of the preceding
petition, with minor differences: e.g., petitioner adds at the end
that after obtaining the post of Steward for the Star Chamber, he
gave up a receivership which he enjoyed in the country, and that
he has leased his house and property there for many years to come.
—Undated. ½ p. (P. 940.) |