Henry VIII: March 1530, 16-29 | British History Online

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Letters and Papers, Foreign and Domestic, Henry VIII, Volume 4, 1524-1530. Originally published by Her Majesty's Stationery Office, London, 1875.

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March 1530



16 March. Wade's Hist. of Melrose, 63.	6274. The KERRS and the SCOTS.
	Indenture made at Ancrum, 16 March 1529, between Walter Ker, of Cessford, Andrew Ker, of Fairniehirst, Mark Ker, of Dolphinston, Geo. Ker, tutor, of Cessford, and Andrew Ker, of Primesideloch, for themselves and kin, on the one part; and Sir Walter Scot, of Branxhohm, Rob. Scot, of Allanhaugh, Rob. Scot, tutor of Howpaisly, John Scot, of Roberton, and Walter Scot, of Stirkshaws, for themselves and kin, on the other. All discords to be forgiven. Walter Scot, of Branxholm, "shall gang or cause gang, at the will of the party, to the four head pilgrimages in Scotland," and say a mass for the souls of Andrew Ker, of Cessford, and those of his company slain in the field of Melrose, and cause a chaplain to say mass for them daily "when he is disposed," wherever Walter Ker pleases, for five years. Mark Ker, of Dolphinton, and Andrew Ker, of Graden, "shall gang at the will of the party to the four head pilgrimages of Scotland, and shall gar say a mass" for the souls of James Scot, of Eskirk, and other Scots slain in the field of Melrose, and cause a chaplain to say mass daily "when he is disposed," wherever Walter Scot pleases, for three years. The said Walter Scot, of Branxholme, "shall marry his son and heir upon one of the said Walter Ker his sisters," paying a competent portion to the said Walter and his heir. Both parties bound to abide the decree of the six men chosen arbiters in all disputes. Signed by the Kers.
	"N.B.—The four pilgrimages are Scoon, Dundee, Paislaw and Melross."
17 March. P. S.	6275. For the SUB-PRIOR and MONASTERY OF ST. BENET, HULME, Norwich dioc.
	Congé d'élire upon the resignation of John Saltcot (Capon), S.T.P., abbot. Windsor Castle, 15 March 21 Hen. VIII. Del. Westm., 17 March.
	Pat. 21 Hen. VIII. p. 1, m. 19.
	2. Petition for the above. 2 March 1529.
18 March. P. S.	6276. For the BENEDICTINE MONASTERY OF ST. PETER, HIDE, Winc. dioc.
	Assent to the election of John Saltcott, S.T.P., as abbot, vice Richard Romsey, deceased. Windsor Castle, 15 March 21 Hen. VIII. Del. Westm., 18 March.
	Pat. 21 Hen. VIII. p. 1, m. 19.
	2. Petition for the above. 18 Feb. 21 Hen. VIII.
18 March. P. S.	6277. For THOS. BRADWALL.
	Assent to his election as prior of the Augustinian monastery of Trentham, Cov. and Lich. Dioc., vice Robert Strynger, deceased. Windsor Castle, 16 March 21 Hen. VIII. Del. Westm., 18 March.
	Pat. 21 Hen. VIII. p. 2, m. 22.
	2. Petition for the above, presented by Thos. Cagarde, canon. 26 February 1529.
20 March. R. O.	6278. DUCHY OF CORNWALL.
	Memorandum of the receipt by Sir Brian Tuke, as treasurer of the Chamber, of sums amounting to 2,762l. 13s. 2d., at various times between 18 Feb. and 20 March 21 Hen. VIII., due to the King from the issues of the duchy of Cornwall. Signed.
21 March. R. T. 145. Pt. 5. No. 23. R. O.	6279. KATHARINE OF ARRAGON.
	Bull of Clement VII., dated 21 March 1530, forbidding all ecclesiastical judges, doctors, notaries, advocates, &c. to speak or write against the validity of the marriage between the king and queen of England under pain of excommunication.
	Fr. From a catalogue of papers at Brussels, which are now lost.
21 March. Vit. B. XIII. 61. B. M.	6280. [CROKE to _.]
	Received today at noon his letters, stating that he had not received the epistle which Croke mentions. Packed up separately all that went to "you," though open, to be looked at by the bishop of Worcester, who has helped him with money, though not so plenteously as the business requires. The Bishop has been destitute himself through the infidelity of merchants, and for other causes, so that we stand at a stay with the great multitude of whom we were assured in Milan and other places, and are like to lose many by the solicitation of Campegius, who procures for the Queen against the King all the friends he can. Will never meddle in such a matter again, without a letter of bank for a sum sufficient to defray the expences. Sends by this bearer many more annotations with the said epistle. Some things therein are more pertinent than they appear. The copy is signed by a notary, got by the help of father Francis and his nephew, Dominico of Treviso, who is of the greatest house in Venice, and very learned in Greek and Latin. Trusts by his help to get a sight of "th'olde boke off Venice." Has seen letters written hither for old books, whatever they cost, by a doctor, who is one of the Emperor's council against the King. There is in the hands of the Greeks a book of the Councils in Greek, "a[nd] other things, which I might once [have] o[btained for] 40 crowns, after for * * * we have it or no, our enemies shall not have it, albeit they would give 2,000 crowns." Aleander has another. On Friday last he came to father Francis, partly entreating, partly threatening him, to win him from the King, but in vain. This shows that but little can be hoped for from the library at Rome, of which he is keeper. Thinks that the search must be made here. 21 March, Venice.
	Does not send the epistle with annotations, because he doubts the messengers, but sends the epistle alone, from a different copy from that sent to the King.
	The Bishop is wonderfully deceived. He told Croke to take up 100 crs., and the merchant promised to pay it, but now answers that he will pay no more. Is in great need, and has not enough either to tarry or depart. The merchant says that he has often had secret orders from the Bishop's brother to give Croke money little by little; which is the cause of the stoppage of many enterprises.
	Pp. 2, mutilated, draft.
	ii. Transcript of a letter of Diodorus, of Tarsus, disapproving of a man marrying two sisters; with a memorandum in Latin by Croke at the end, that it is copied from an ancient Greek book, obtained from the Venetian senate by the intervention of father Francis George, and that John Baptist de Casalis has so managed the King's business that the notary refused to make an instrument thereof. Fe[bru]arii 13, 1530. Signed.
	Greek, pp. 2. Endd.: "Letters from the by[shop] of Wurceter and ... Croke."
21 [March.] Vit. B. XIII. 64. B. M.	6281. [CROKE to GHINUCCI.]
	Thanks him for his dispensation. Has complained to the King about his want of money. More than seven weeks passed between the first and second time that Ghinucci sent money, so that he has been obliged to borrow 60 gold pieces, of which he had spent the whole before Ghinucci's brother sent him more money. Has also paid at his brother's orders 80 cr. to father Francis and other doctors, in the King's business. The merchant would only give him 30, saying that Ghinucci had told him not to pay Croke more than 25 a week. Does not know whether he will pay any more without fresh orders. Ghinucci desires him and Francis to send some fit person to whom payments can be made, but being here unknown Croke does not dare trust any one. The merchant makes him come to and fro every day, to no purpose, and to the great injury of the King's affairs. Francis is not strong enough to go on foot, and could not ride at our expence. Seems about to lose all the hopes he had, for want of money. A great man who owes much to the King is soliciting several theologians against the King. Assures him that the King will repay what money he advances to Croke. If the King will not trust him with more money than his diets, he is not fit for such business in Italy, "maxime ubi t ... nobis moras molestiasque vigerent quottidie Pontificis Cæsaris[que] ... metus, quod si paulo tempestivius ista longe alia fuisset r ... conditio, nec dubitassem ante omnes Italiæ theolog[os] ... conciliasse cum tot idque ex optimis sic turba ... sincere operam suam polliceantur, quod de ... admonuerat dominatio" * * * Finds few like Francis, whether for diligence, learning, or nobility. Has been for six days without six ducats, and unless Ghinucci sends fresh orders to the merchants Croke cannot secure the theologians at Milan and elsewhere, and will be obliged to leave this place without a single ducat. Venice, 21st, on which day at noon he received Ghinucci's letter.
	Lat., pp. 2, mutilated, draft.
22 March. Vit. B. XIII. 64 b. B. M.	6282. [CROKE to GHINUCCI.]
	If we had seen the dispensations of Emanuel and Ferdinand, we should the better understand the arguments urged to their prejudice.
	Father Francis has sent twice to Milan. Writes sincerely, and begs him not to be offended at anything he says. Will speak of him with the greatest honor to the other ambassadors and to the King, but there is nothing in his letters from which Croke can expect much good.
	John de la Fossa replied tonight that he would give Croke no more money, and had received orders to that effect from Ghinucci's brother.
	Complains of this, and asks how he has offended him. Has always written well of him to the King. 22 March.
	Lat., pp. 2, mutilated, draft.
22 March. Er. Ep. 1097.	6283. ERASMUS to PACE.
	Was delighted at the sight of Pace's well-known hand, and at hearing that he was safe and restored to his old dignity, after such great calamities. The news was more agreeable to Erasmus than a remittance of 600 angelots. Perceives the Deity is not asleep who rescues the innocent and casts down the proud (feroces). (fn. 1) Is consoled by Pace for his own persecution at the hands of false preachers. Wishes he could converse with Pace again before he dies. Pace need not trouble himself about the letter sent to Erasmus; there was little in it but compliments. My Quirinus says it is among the printed letters. Sends all good wishes to Robert Feld, merely because he is dear to Pace. Although More deserves his high dignity, does not congratulate him so much as England and the King. There is no man in England of greater genius or of purer morals. Friburg, 22 March 1530.
	Lat.
23 March. Add. MS. 28,579, f. 382. B. M.	6284. CLEMENT VII. to CHARLES V.
	This morning Jerome bishop of Vaison left on his way as nuncio to the Emperor.
	After his departure the ambassadors of the king of England had an audience of the Pope, who sends an account of it to the bearer, Nicholaus de Aragona, auditor of the palace, to be communicated to the Emperor. Desires credence for him. Requests the Emperor to consult about it, and decide what answer he wishes given to the English ambassadors, for they are pressing his Holiness, and wait here only for his declaration. Bologna, 23 March 1530, pont. 7.
	Lat., pp. 2. Add. Modern copy.
25 March. R. T. 145. Pt. 5. No. 24. R. O.	6285. THE DIVORCE.
	While the Pope and Emperor were at Bologna to settle their affairs after the peace of Cambray, Henry sent ambassadors thither to watch over his interests. In an interview with the Emperor they refused to submit the cause of the divorce to the Pope, saying that the case was so clear, and, according to Holy Scripture, not one in which a dispensation could be granted. The question was, the Pope's authority, and whether he could dispense in that. They proposed to submit the case to an assembly of prelates and doctors, on condition that if it was favorable to the King, the Emperor would promise to conform to it; but they would not make a like promise for Henry. A brief was sent to him, at the instance of the Queen's proxy, forbidding a second marriage before the Pope had given a sentence. This should be executed at Calais. The Emperor informs his minister in England of this by a despatch, dated Modena, 23 March 1530, the day after his departure from Bologna. A paragraph, dated Mantua, 25 March, is added, stating that the Emperor has just received a letter from the Pope, saying that the English ambassadors, after complaining of insults, required the citation to be annulled, or that it should be delayed till September. The Emperor did not object to this delay, but was resolved to execute the brief.
	Fr., pp. 3. From a catalogue of papers formerly in the archives of Brussels.
25 March. P. S. Rym. XIV. 387.	6286. The BISHOPRIC OF DURHAM.
	Restitution of the temporalities on the translation of Cuthbert late bishop of London to the said bishopric. Windsor Castle, 22 March 21 Hen. VIII. Del. Westm., 25 March.
	Pat. 21 Hen. VIII. p. 2, m. 22.
26 March. Vit. B. XIII. 65. B. M.	6287. [CROKE to GHINUCCI.]
	Since writing last, has often been to John de la Fossa for the remaining 70 [crowns], which he refused to pay in consequence of orders from Ghinucci's brother that he should pay the remainder to the Prothonotary. Summoned him to law about it, but he repeated what Croke has already written. Was very anxious at this, as the estimation in which he was held seemed likely to be in danger, and also because he would be suspected of neglect in the King's business, and left to perish of hunger. Succeeded in borrowing of a merchant, to whom he owes no small sum. "Quæ omnia ita [me mæstum] reddiderant ut dolori meo temperare non potuerim ve ... credere fuisse aliquem in Joanne de la Fossa dol ... mihi septuaginta ex judicio coactus rogaret ne ... facerem quod mihi coram testibus dixit ... literis et præsent ... * * * dixerat verum, eoque scribebam paulo acerbius." Apologizes for it, but he was afraid that he had lost Ghinucci's friendship by no fault of his own.
	Spent 30 cr. at Milan, that Crucinus might gain his friends; of which he borrowed 22 from Dominico, nephew of Francis. We have most of the names which he promised, and we expect to get from friar Thomaso the writings of a formidable enemy. Will give a few gold pieces to Hebrews who have promised to write in proof of the following points: That the law in Deuteronomy relates only to inheritance, and to the case of Salphaad in the last of Numbers; that the marriage of Thamar with the sons of Judah was not consummated; that the Levitical law is of the law of nature, and always in force, being imposed on all, though Deuteronomy was imposed solely on the Jews; that Deuteronomy does not hold good where a Levitical prohibition opposes it, or except in the circumstances mentioned.
	Has spent more than Ghinucci would believe on scribes, librarians, and friars, but not more than necessary. Asks him to obtain his recal, as he cannot be of much service to the King, either here or at Rome. Venice, 26 March.
	Lat., pp. 2, mutilated, draft.
Vit. B. XIII. 66. B. M.	6288. [CROKE to _.]
	Hears from Dr. Adam and another that Campegius has solicited and stayed from the King divers of the Grey Friars, whom Croke told the bishop of Worcester that he would have. Their minister had taken 10 cr. from father Francis, promising him the subscriptions of all his friars to the number of 20. After keeping the money three weeks he returned it, saying that he could not perform his promise.
	However, we still have some of the doctors of his house, and shall have more. Besides those of Milan, of whom we doubt nothing, we have 10 or 12 doctors of great authority. Hopes to obtain the writings and counsel of one of the King's greatest adversaries, who has solved all our reasons. Asks him to send the copy of the books of the adversaries. These Italians are marvellously crafty with the King, and seem to do much, but really raise all the obstacles they can. Dares not write all he knows. If matters are to go forward, it will be well to trust them in nothing. Asks him to trust no Englishman with this letter. The bearer is a converted Jew, with a stipend of 200 ducats from Venice. He cannot speak Latin, but is learned in the old law and Hebrew. Will bring the writings, or send them by the Bishop's servant.
	Draft, p. 1.
26 March. P. S. Rym.XIV. 387.	6289. For NICHOLAS HALL, M.A.
	Presentation to the parish church of St. Mary, Pytham, in co. Guisnes, marches of Calais, Canterbury dioc., vice Geo. Cokeson, resigned. Windsor Castle, 20 March 21 Hen. VIII. Del. Chelsea, 26 March.
	Pat. 21 Hen. VIII. p. 1, m. 34.
27 March. Le Grand, III. 394.	6290. The BISHOP OF TARBES to [FRANCIS I.]
	I wrote to you lately about the duke of Ferrara and the Pope. Although the Duke when he came was determined not to place in deposit the three towns, he has been persuaded by the Emperor to place Modena; the Pope and he committing to him the judgment of their differences. [Here follows a good deal more upon the same subject.]
	I have done great honor to my lord of Rocheford, the English ambassador. I went to meet him, and have visited him often in his lodgings; entertained him, and offered him my services, telling him I was commissioned by you to do so. Nevertheless I have warned him of the Emperor's intention about the marriage, according to the conversation he had with the Pope, which he has found to be true; and two or three times since the departure of the Emperor, I have told the Pope he would do well to speak with Rocheford apart, and tell him the urgency with which I had pressed him, on your account, to satisfy the king of England, telling him I did not ask him to join you two in order to separate himself from the Emperor, but it would not be reasonable that he should be so fast joined to the other as to give occasion for distrust to you, and that it would be quite right that every one, even the Emperor, should know that he had a reasonable regard for you and the king of England. I begged him that he would give Rocheford satisfaction on this point, and show him that your favor had been of service to him. This he thought reasonable, and has promised me to acquaint himself therein, in such fashion that I may make a good report of it to you, and that Rocheford will have great occasion to thank you. I have no doubt they may get from them all the provisions they like, provided they be not decisive of the matter, nor remit it again into England; and, as he has told me more than three times in secret, he would be glad if the marriage was already made, either by a dispensation of the English legate or otherwise, provided it was not by his authority, or in diminution of his power as to dispensation, and limitation of divine law. Rocheford is to leave on Saturday or Sunday next, with the Emperor's answer to do nothing except what shall be acknowledged by justice. The Emperor went very far with Rocheford, saying that he was not to be believed in this case, as he was a party, and several other things. To which Rocheford replied, that what he did was not as a father but as a subject and servant of his master; and that it was enough for his master to have intimated the remorse and scruple of conscience he had that he had so long lived in sin, and how glad he would have been if the Emperor had taken it well; nevertheless his displeasure would not hinder the execution of his intention. And I understand from Rocheford himself that his coming hither will create a stronger affection towards you, in himself and his master. He told me yesterday, he was sure, if his daughter came to be Queen, she would be all her life your very humble servant, well knowing that all their weal depends upon you only.
	I know, from what the Pope told me, that the Emperor was not satisfied in the end. It is true that is a matter between themselves; therefore, please let it be kept secret. The evening before Charles' departure, he begged the Pope that he would give him two cardinal's hats besides those he had obtained, saying that he was bound to many great personages, whom he could not satisfy with so small a number of hats. The Pope told him he had done what he could to please him, and that nevertheless he had had the consent of the Cardinals as to the number, obtained as it were by force, and that really he had been obliged by the Emperor's own men, when he was a prisoner, to make cardinals of some who were a disgrace to the College. The Emperor replied that he was aware of the insufficiency of those persons, and was very sorry for it, assuring him that it had not been done with his consent. The Pope did not answer, but says he knew very well the contrary, as he had seen it set forth in the instructions of the Cordelier Cardinal, signed by the Emperor. The Emperor still insisted, and although the Pope told him that since being made Pope he had made no cardinal till now except by constraint, he made no concession. At last he almost reproached him with what he had done for him, saying besides that before he left Trent he would do for him a thing that would deserve six hats. The Pope told him that if he had repulsed the Turk, put Hungary again to rights, and reduced all the Lutherans, he would deserve to have the two hats. At last the conversation broke off, and the Pope says he thinks he will remain satisfied. Next day I conducted them both from their chambers to the lower story, where they took leave of one another, and all the conversation I could hear between them while marching at their heels was that the one wished to lead, and the other refused it. They have both shown the best possible countenance to convey the impression of great friendship.
	The chancellor of Spain is more enraged than ever. He has remained ill of the gout in this town, and people say still more tormented with spite. He has not been able to obtain from the Emperor more than a pension of 2,000 ducats upon the archbishopric of Montreal, which the Emperor has given to cardinal Colonna. He has divided that archbishopric and the bishoprics of Segovia and Salamanca among fifteen or twenty, of whom six or seven are cardinals, the largest portion being only 800 or 1,000 crowns. He is determined to leave Antony de Leva as his ambassador with the Pope, notwithstanding that the new Cardinal Confessor remains there, as he has authority in Italy. When you send any one here, you should remember that this place is of great importance. I informed you lately how the Emperor had desired to withdraw the duke of Urbino, but when he came to press him the Duke refused to take his oath, except by command of the Venetians; and moreover told him that when his time expired he would not take part unless he gave him warning, and that if things could be made equal between them he would serve him and take oath. The Emperor told him that when that time arrives he would take oath to him, and restore the duchy which he claims in Naples.
	The count de Gayasse has been long here, and the Emperor at length told him that he might retire, as he would not make use of him at present. The duke of Milan has gone, with his fever. Several of his men have told me that he cannot live, and that they desire nothing else than to have you. Not feeling sure of their deeds I have given them words, saying you would not interfere in anything; but they pressed me, at last, hoping that you would at least one day let Signor Maximilian escape from France, and there would be no difficulty then in putting him in possession. All Italy seems anxious that Milan should remain in your hands.
	The Emperor complained the other day that you had given some land to the prince of Melphi, which, by the treaty, you ought not to have given to any Neapolitan. I have, therefore, intimated to the sieur Raince that it was not for your service that in going to France he should take (que menast) any "fortissus," (fn. 2) as it might hinder the deliverance of the children. The Pope will leave on Monday next for Rome. Campeggio is going with the Pope as legate. He shows great desire to do you service, and would be a good means of intimating to the Emperor anything you would not wish should appear to come from you. Bologna, 27 March.
	Fr.
27 March. Theiner, p. 590.	6291. CLEMENT VII. to CARDINAL S. SIXTUS.
	Commends his assiduity in the matter of the King's divorce. Bologna, 27 March 1530.
	Lat.
28 March. Add. MS. 15,387, f. 221. B. M. St. P. VII. 231.	6292. HENRY VIII. to CLEMENT VII.
	It is now six months since we recommended [Ghinucci] bishop of Worcester for the cardinal's hat. When this was urged by our ambassadors your Holiness promised that at the next creation of cardinals you would comply with our wishes. We repeat our earnest request, that you may not think our esteem for the said Bishop has been in any degree diminished. Windsor, 28 March 1530.
	Lat., modern copy.
28 March. Le Grand, III. 454.	6293. BISHOP OF TARBES to MONTMORENCY.
	According to your instructions I have done my best to entertain my lord of Rocheford. His stay here has not been long, but it might have been shorter if he had chosen. He takes with him the conclusion that the Emperor intends the affair to be determined by justice; that if the marriage with his aunt be found to be null, he will not maintain it, but if it is pronounced valid, he will. Rocheford, when he attempted to reply, was told to leave that to others, as he was a party;—and, to say the truth, he was greatly astonished. At his instance the Pope has suspended the matter for a month and a half, during which term the king of England shall send a commission to proceed in the cause. The Pope says he will prolong the terms still further, provided the King promises not to proceed de facto. When I conversed with Rocheford, disclaiming his great gratitude on account of the command given me by Francis to promote the cause of the king of England, he said there was more need now than ever that the two Princes should continue good friends and brothers. At last, going from one thing to another, he said the English would act for three or four months like those who look at dancers, and take courage according as they see them dancing ill or well. And as they should see Francis do, so would the King his master do. You will understand what these words imply, and manage matters for the king of England according to their own plan. For since he, a father, approves of his master dissembling, it must have been by this conclusion, made before his departure, that he has since received instructions (?) (il faut que ce soit par cette conclusion fait avant son partement que l'on luy ait depuis fait entendre). And it would be well that you should ask aid, for reasons you understand better than I do. These are matters I would willingly leave alone, but they are so important that I must warn you of them.
	The bishop of Worcester, auditor of the Chamber, told me, the day before Rocheford's departure, that for the desire he had to serve Francis he would let me know that Francis had promised some benefices to Rocheford, which he advised should be given to him on his return to France, or that, without his speaking about it, Francis should give him a hope of satisfying him shortly. The Bishop said he had great influence in the government, and that he would act sooner for interest than for any other motive.
	I presume the children will be in France, and I beg you to remember I am here awaiting my recal. Bologna, 28 March.
	Fr.
28 March. R. O.	6294. CARDINAL WOLSEY.
	Draft of a Privy Seal, intended to be addressed to the abbot of Peterborough, to show hospitality to cardinal Wolsey, now on his journey to his province of York, as he cannot be so speedily furnished before the feast of Easter next, but will have to pause on the road.
	Draft, corrected by Wolsey, pp. 2.
R. O.	2. Another draft of the same, with corrections in Cromwell's hand.
R. O.	3. A clean copy of the same, in Tuke's hand.
R. O.	4. Another to the Earls.
R. O.	5. To the dean of York.
	Copies.
28 March. Cal. B. VII. 156. B. M. Ellis, 3 Ser. II. 172.	6295. HENRY VIII. to DACRE.
	Desires him to treat Wolsey, who is going to his province of York, as appertains to his dignity, and to assist him in everything concerning the administration of his cure, and the furtherance of his own reasonable causes. Windsor, 28 March. Signed by stamp.
	Add. Endd.: Letters signed with the King's owen hand or stampe.
28 March. P. S.	6296. For the MONASTERY OF ST. MARY, MERTON, Winc. dioc.
	Restitution of temporalities upon the election of John Ramsey, B.D., as prior, vice John Lacye. Windsor Castle, 20 March 21 Hen. VIII. Del. Westm., 28 March.
	Pat. 21 Hen. VIII. p. 1, m. 15.
P. S.	ii. Petition for the above. 8 Feb. 1529.
28 March. Er. Ep. p. 1176.	6297. ERASMUS to LORD MOUNTJOY.
	The loss of Hungary. The Emperor appears to delay too long in Italy; the people wonder what sort of peace exists between him and the French king, whose sons are still detained in Spain. Congratulates England on More's advancement. Friburg, 28 March 1529.
	Lat.
29 March. Tit. B. I. 61. B. M. Fiddes' Coll. p. 210.	6298. CARDINAL WOLSEY.
	Sign manual to Wolsey, enclosing a commission for his signature, touching the gifts of benefices in the diocese of Winchester, sent by Dr. Incent, Wolsey's vicar-general. The More, 29 March.
	P. 1. Add.: "To the most reverend father, our right trusty and right well beloved the lord cardinal archbishop of York and primate of England."
[29 March.] R. O.	6299. WILL. CLAIBURGH to WOLSEY.
	On my arrival at London I despatched your letters to my lord of Welbek, and with them one of my own, containing the matters you wished me to write to him. I trust on receiving them he will repair to you himself, according to his duty. I have also delivered your letters to Mr. Magnus, and told him what need you have of a house near Suthwell for a season, your manor not being ready, suggesting that he should give up Sibthorp. He now writes to you in answer by the bearer his servant. I have also given your message to Mr. Secretary (Gardiner), who is sorry to hear what unreadiness your manors are in, and what charges you sustain at Peterborough. I have told him what poverty you are in, and urged him to be a means to the King for help when Cromwell or others repaired to him; which he promised to the utmost of his power. Windsor, Easter Monday.
	Hol., pp. 2. Add.: To my lord Cardinal.
29 March. Vit. B. XIII. 66 b. B. M.	6300. [CROKE to _.]
	The King's business requires me to see you as soon as possible, and consult with you about matters which cannot be trusted to letters. Has noted in the Nomocanon, the canons of Basil, and the letters of Athanasius and Theophilus, much more than his correspondent has. Sends them with the letter, which he has already twice sent. Will send by the next messenger what he has collected from the Rhapsody of Commentaries on the Pentateuch, or he will bring them himself, if his correspondent prefers it. The bearer is M. Rhaphael, very learned in Hebrew. He will bring back letters for Croke. If you had not written that you intended to write again in eight days, and if the Bishop had not written that he thought you would follow the Emperor, I should have been with you already. Has heard nothing of the departure of the Pope.
	Is told he will not be supplied with money after Easter. Has no money. Is much indebted to friar Francis for aid in the King's cause. 29 March.
	Lat., draft, p. 1, Hol.
March./GRANTS.	6301. GRANTS in MARCH 1530.
	1. Thos. Hamerton. Custody of the manor of Batersby, called Baterysby hall, York, 4 messuages, 200 acres of land, 200 of meadow, 200 of pasture, 10 of wood, and 500 of moor and turbary in Baterysby. By an inquisition taken 3 Oct. last past, it was found that Ric. Batersby, who held the premises of Stephen Hamerton, was seized of the same, and that Nic. s. and h. of the said Ric., being outlawed for felonies committed during the lifetime of his father, the custody of the premises for one year and one day, and the waste thereof, has by law accrued to the King. Windsor, 28 Feb. 21 Hen. VIII. Del. Westm., 1 Mar.—P.S. Pat. p. 1, m. 2.
	2. Ric. Basford. To be receiver-general of the earldom of Guissnes, in the marches of Calais, with 18d. a day, English money, as enjoyed by John Bate, Gilbert Husey, or Martin de Joyce. York Place, 21 Feb. 21 Hen. VIII. Del. Chelsey, 2 Mar.—P.S. Pat. p. 1, m. 34.
	3. Robt. Collyngwod. To be keeper of the castle and manor of Wark-upon-Tweed, Northumb., with the rents called "Castell wardes;" with reservations. Richmond, 25 Feb. 21 Hen. VIII. Del. Westm., 3 Mar.—P.S. Pat. p. 1, m. 34.—Vacated on surrender, .. Dec. 30 Hen. VIII.
	3. John Spynke, late of Filstowe, Suff., pardoner. Pardon for having on the 27 Nov. 16 Hen. VIII. and 10 Mar. 17 Hen. VIII. broken into the parish church of Snape, Suff., and having stolen therefrom certain property which was in the custody of Wm. Blynde, churchwarden. York Place, 22 Feb. 21 Hen. VIII. Del. Westm., 3 Mar.—P.S. Pat. p. 1, m. 26.
	8. John Bugby. Custody of certain lands in the lordship of Heth, in Oldcotes, in Glapwell, Derb., and in Morton, Linc., of the annual value of 100s. in all; with wardship of Jas. s. and h. of John Hardwyk, deceased. York Place, 20 Feb. 21 Hen. VIII. Del. Westm., 8 Mar.—P.S. Pat. p. 1, m. 34.
	10. County of the city of Coventry. Wm. Dawson, mayor, Thos. Arderne, Thos. Spencer, and Geo. Mathewe. Commission to make inquisition p. m. on lands and heir of Sir Wm. Compton. Westm., 10 March.—Pat. 21 Hen. VIII. p. 1, m. 19d.
	10. Geo. earl of Shrewsbury. Wardship of Margaret, Alice, and Agnes, ds. and hs. of Sir Ric. Bosom. Windsor, 5 Mar. 21 Hen. VIII. Del. Westm., 10 Mar.—P.S. Pat. p. 1, m. 2.
	10. Barnard Farman, of St. Katharine, near the Tower of London, vintner. Pardon for having, in the parish of St. Mary Wolnar, in the ward of Langborn, London, clipped certain coins of the realm. Windsor, 8 Mar. 21 Hen. VIII. Del. Westm., 10 Mar.—P.S. Pat. p. 2, m. 19.
	12. Jas. Wytteney, one of the sewers of the Chamber. To be receiver-general of the lordships of Uske, Kererlion, and Tryllok, parcel of the earldom of March, S. Wales; constable of the lordship of Tregruke; beadle and coroner (bedellar' et coronatus) of Edlegon; and receiver of the lordships of Newport, Wenloge, and Maghen, in the marches of S. Wales, vice Thos. ap Robert, deceased. Windsor, 28 Feb. 21 Hen. VIII. Del. Westm., 12 Mar.—P.S. Pat. p. 1, m. 19.
	12. Sir Edw. Nevell. Annuity of 20l. out of the issues of the manors of Clifton, Magna Barowe, and Parva Barowe, Shypbroke, and other possessions which descended to the King by the death of Sir John Savage; during the minority of John s. and h. of the said Sir John. Also wardship of the said John. Windsor, 8 Mar. 21 Hen. VIII.—Del. Westm., 12 Mar.—P.S. Pat. p. 1, m. 19.
	16. Sir John More, Sir Ant. Fitzherbert, and Thos. Inglefeld. Commission to examine, in presence of the mayor and aldermen of London, at the church of St. Martin le Grand, London, the record, process, and judgment of a suit for debt between lady Elizabeth Yerford, widow, of London, and Nic. Calcott of London, mercer, wherein, in the judgment given by the said mayor and aldermen, the said Nic. complains that an error has occurred to his prejudice. Westm., 16 March.—Pat. 21 Hen. VIII. p. 2, m. 18d.
	16. John Wheler. Lease of the site of the manor of Fakenapletre, and lands pertaining thereto, in the lordship of Wiche, parcel of the lands of the earl of Warwick, Worc., with reservations; for 99 years, at the annual rent of 4l. 10s., and 3s. 4d. of increase; on surrender of patent 12 May 17 Hen. VIII., granting the premises for 21 years to John Pakyngton. Hampton Court, 24 Feb. 21 Hen. VIII. Del. Westm., 16 Mar.—P.S. Pat. p. 1, m. 20.
	16. Thos. marquis of Dorset and Sir Francis Bryan. Grant, in survivorship, of the office of keeper, warden, &c. of Sawsey forest, Northt., with the fees enjoyed either by Sir Reginald Bray or Ric. Wydevyle, earl of Ryevars, father of Ric. late earl of Rievars; also power to make a coppice of 20 acres of underwood, and to sell the underwood yearly; on surrender of patent 20 Aug. 1 Hen. VIII., granting the same office to the said Marquis during pleasure. Windsor Castle, 7 Mar. 21 Hen. VIII. Del. Westm., 16 Mar.—P.S. Pat. p. 1, m. 19.
	20. Thos. Alvarde, gentleman usher of the Chamber. To be keeper of the place or messuage called York Place, in Westminster, Middx., with 6d. a day. York Place, 16 Feb. 21 Hen. VIII. Del. Westm., 20 Mar.—P.S. Pat. p. 1, m. 18.
	21. Edward Tynedale, of Tewkysbury, Glouc. Lease of the manor of Hurst, Glouc., with all demesne lands thereto belonging, parcel of "Barkeleyslonds;" with reservations, for 21 years, at the annual rent of 10l. 16s. 8d., and 3s. 4d. of increase; on surrender of patent 20 Nov. 8 Hen. VIII., granting him a similar lease. Del. Westm., 21 Mar. 21 Hen. VIII.—S.B. Pat. p. 1, m. 18.
	22. Henry Norres. Grant, in tail male, of the manors of Thowreswaye, Baymont, Bayons, and Tevelby, Linc., with the advowson of Thowreswaye church; also of the manors of Barton on Hombre, Stewton, and Wynterton, Linc.; on surrender by Norris of patent 8 Nov. 12 Hen. VIII., so far as concerns the said manors, because invalid. York Place, 21 Feb. 21 Hen. VIII. Del. ... 22 Mar. (?)—P.S.
	25. Nich. Batersby, of Newton, York. Pardon for the murder of Ralph Parker. Windsor Castle, 17 Mar. 21 Hen. VIII. Del. Westm., 25 Mar.—P.S.
	25. Hen. Smythe, painter, of London. Protection; going in the retinue of Sir Thos. Clifforde, deputy of Berwick-on-Tweed. Hampton Court, 26 Feb. 21 Hen. VIII. Del. Westm., 25 Mar.—P.S.
	26. Robt. Kyrke, yeoman of the Chamber, and Humph. Ferrar. Grant, in survivorship, of the office of clerk of the market of the King's household; with power to enquire concerning false weights and measures in England; with fees of 20l. a year, out of the fines levied by them in that office. Windsor Castle, 14 Mar. 21 Hen. VIII. Del. Chelsea, 26 Mar.—P.S. Pat. p. 1, m. 33.
	28. Wm. Edwards, serjeant of the pantry. Lease of the little park called Illyn, in the lordship of Chirk, marches of Wales, for 85 years, at the annual rent of 13s. 4d. Windsor Castle, 19 Mar. 21 Hen. VIII. Del. Chelsea, 28 Mar.—P.S.
	29. Hugh ap Lowes, alias Lewes, coverlet maker, of Karnarvon, N. Wales. Pardon for the murder of Robt. ap Gryffitz, of Thlanvada, co. Carnarvon. Windsor Castle, 22 Mar. 21 Hen. VIII. Del. Chelsea. 29 Mar.—P.S. Pat. p. 1, m. 34.
	31. Ric. Strangwes, clk. Presentation to the parish church of Gyslaham, Norw. dioc., vice John Clayde, resigned. La More, 28 Mar. 21 Hen. VIII. Del. Westm., 31 Mar.—P.S. Pat. p. 1, m. 34.
	31. Sir Robt. Constable. Exemption from serving on juries, being made justice of the peace, sheriff, or bailiff, &c. Windsor Castle, 25 Mar. 21 Hen. VIII. Del. Westm., 31 Mar.—P.S. Pat. p. 1, m. 33.