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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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16 Aug. Vit. B. XIII. 101 b. B. M.	6567. [CROKE] to BENET.
	Friar Franceys at his departing took 10 cr. to friar Dionysius, to continue the things which he has begun, and to retain doctors of law to write for the King. Three counsels he has already obtained, which Croke has. Friar Thomaso, to whom the King is not a little beholden, sent a conclusion in the King's favor to Utino, where Dionysius practised, and obtained the subscriptions of ten doctors of law. To magnify his own labors, he hinted that Dionysius was not dealing faithfully; whereupon Stokesley advised Croke to send the information to father Francis, suppressing names. Did not believe the tale, but wanted father Francis to write to Dionysius, and by emulation of the one to prick on the other to the better advancement of the King's causes. Enclosed the letter of which Stokesley approved, in the letters of the latter to Benet. Blames Benet for his discourtesy in opening it, for he might know that the Bishop is not accustomed to make any man privy to his several letters, nor yet to enclose letters to which he is not privy. Believes that he has exceeded his commission in doing it, and has done an injury both to Croke and Stokesley, showing that he mistrusts them, and wants to take them in some fault of negligence or infidelity. Their acts will declare them free from any suspicion, but his will go near to prove him guilty in both. Benet has marvellous great acquaintance in Bologna. Asks him to tell the King that one friend he has made, the Prothonotary, has said that some of the King's ambassadors at Bologna advised him not only not to further, but to hinder, the King's cause as much as possible. This advice is as likely to be Benet's as any other's; for if he had been earnest in the King's cause, he would not have gone about to discourage, threaten, and rebuke Croke at Bologna because he had diligently and prosperously labored for the King; "and so to revile me for ... [comma]undemente, and according to the same for ... rone, written in the King's favor, and their practising to get the King's friend[ship] ... laid to my charge in specie), me thinketh ye passed the compass [of your] authority." His only reason for accusing him to the King was the words of the Emperor's chancellor. "The Ki[ng's] causes are not promoted ne advanced with getting up and down ... dalliance, but with faith, pain, and diligence;" of which, if Benet had a sparkle, he would not go about to cloak the infidelity of those whom he knows secretly to hinder the King's ca[use] as much as they can, nor disclose to them all that is spoken to him as ambassador, nor discourage those who serve truly and profitable, and try to trip them up, as he did by opening Croke's letter. Knows about his ill reports of him, sent into England and to the bishop of London, and how he has dispraised and depraved his acts, and the learning of father Francis in Scripture. Could have accused him if he had been as prompt to do so as Benet has been. If he has sent Croke's letter into England, Stokesley and Croke will be forced to show the King the truth of him, "the which to your little honesty took u[pon yourself to] break up my letters, and by expostulation of the tenor of [them to] father Francis, have brought him in mind that ... him upon suspicion unto you * * * my request or any others, so the said Dionysius upon father Francis letter now already hath refused any more to meddle." As the King's ambassadors suspect him so much that they open all his letters, and put him out of credence, will not meddle further till he knows the King's pleasure. Venice, 16 Aug.
	Hol., draft, pp. 3, mutilated.
16 Aug. R. O.	6568. ZIEGHERUS to CROKE.
	Lazarus Bonamicus Bassanus, who has been with me at Ferrara, told me that you had spoken with him. Is glad to hear Croke has contracted a friendship with such a learned man. Hearing that Croke has not returned to England, but is now at Venice, has brought over Coclius (Cælius) Calcagninus, who will write in the case proposed by him. He has many arguments making for the matter, but he has not done all that lay in his power, not being aware either of Croke's presence at Venice, or of his desire to have the thing effected. Croke must write to acquaint him with both facts. Your servant whom you despatched to Bologna has conveyed to you by Ferrara my request that you would get Procopius on the buildings of Constantinople copied out for you. It will be a good thing for you to have such a rare author in your library, and to me it will be a help in some geographical studies, in which I have to fix the site of some remarkable cities. Ferrara, "ex ædibus Coclii Calcagnini," 16 Aug. 1530.
	Coclius is in the country twenty miles off.
	Lat., p. 1. In Croke's hand. Endd.: "The copy of Ziegherus' letter to me."
16 Aug. R. O.	6569. _ to HANNIBAL [GRISONIUS].
	Has not been able till now to inform him of his happiness. Presented himself at the college on Saturday, and was received with much favor to himself and his patron Vincenzo. Instead of three fourths he had more than four fifths, for there were 49 doctors. "Io scosi" 41, and 8 against. Has been with Vicenzo, who had heard "che el Parisio et el corte erano sta rechiesti et non havevano voluto consegliar molto rinchrese a la Ex^tia di M. Vizenzo non potervi servir," and I am grieved to the heart not to be able to do it. Having gained the college with so much trouble, I would not lose it in anything. If it had not been done by the college, I would have postponed everything, and signed myself. Has many other things to tell him when he and Vincenzo come, &c. Padua, 16 Aug. 1530.
	Ital., p. 1. Endd. by Croke: "The copy of a letter of one of the potestates, being cousin to Dr. Hanniball, sent unto Dr. Hannibal. The original is in my hand; and his name, for fear of disclosure, I leave in this bill unwritten."
16 Aug. R. O. Records of the Reformation, I. 411.	6570. THE DIVORCE.
	Statement of an argument against the Pope's power to dispense in the case of marriage with a deceased brother's wife.
	Lat., p. 1. Endd. in modern hand: "Inclosure from Dr. Crooke, 16 Aug. 1530."
18 Aug. R. O. St. P. I. 365.	6571. CROMWELL to WOLSEY.
	After receipt of your letters from Southwell, dated St. Laurence's Day (10 Aug.), I perceived that you were in some displeasure and anxiety because I had certified you of the finding of certain "offices" (inquisitions) respecting the bishopric of York. The bearer will restore you to quiet of mind by showing you the copies of the offices, and how they will be for your profit; for although your conviction in the præmunire is touched upon in the preamble, your pardon and restitution stand good, and you need be in no fear of your spiritual or temporal goods. Were it otherwise, I am sure the King would make all good, for he has no wish that you should be troubled. Take patiently the finding of these offices, and on the return order shall be taken that you are not molested in your revenues. The Dean and others have had a favorable answer from the King touching your colleges, of which "offices" shall be found. I expect to get 1,000 marks at the audit for Winchester. Send the papers under seal relating to Battersea. Strangwish continually cries against you in the court, and the Council have determined to write to you in consequence. I wish you were rid of the man. The prebend of Witwang shall be ordered to your satisfaction.
	You are much bound to God that you have obtained the good wishes of the people in those parts, and the report of it here has augmented the good opinion of many towards you; yet, notwithstanding, your charitable demeanor is misinterpreted here by your enemies. Yet follow all such things that shall stand best with the pleasure of God and the King. Some allege you keep too great a house, and are continually building. I beseech you, as I have often done before, to consider the times, and refrain from all building more than necessity requires.
	I thank you for the geldings you have sent, and think you happy that you are now at liberty to serve God, and banish all vain desires of the world, which bring men nothing but trouble and anxiety. "Wherefore, in mine opinion, your Grace being as ye are, I suppose ye would not be as ye were to win a hundred times as much as ever ye were possessed of."
	The bishop of Bayonne is daily expected, and my lord of Wiltshire is coming home. The Emperor is popular with his subjects, but they will not leave Luther. He is making preparations against the Turk to recover Hungary. His second son is dead. The Germans will have a General Council. The Florentines defy the Pope, "and it is supposed that they shall vynce," as there is a pestilence in the Pope's party. There is great "carystye" in Italy, and wheat is sold at 40s. a quarter. The Papal ambassador is expected in less than 14 days. It is impossible for me to repair to you at this time. I would have done so long since, had I not been prevented by important business. I am, and during my life shall be, with your Grace, in heart, spirit, prayer and service, to the uttermost of my power. London, 18 Aug.
	Please let the bearer return speedily, as I can ill spare him.
	Draft in Wriothesley's hand, corrected by Cromwell, and endorsed by him.
19 Aug. P. S.	6572. For JO. MATT. GHIBERTO, BISHOP OF VERONA.
	Licence, with the consent of Hieron. de Ghinucci, bishop of Worcester, to "divest himself" of 500 ducats out of the annual pension of 2,000 ducats which he receives from the fruits of the see of Worcester, and to grant them to Balthazar de Gratiis, bishop of Castellaneto. Hampton Court, 15 Aug. 22 Hen. VIII. Del. Chelsehith, 19 Aug.
20 Aug. Add. MS. 28,581, f. 40. B.M.	6573. GARAY to CHARLES V.
	Excuses the frequency of his writing by the urgency of the occasion. A post left yesterday with the writings of what had been done by the faculty in the matter of the queen of England by order of the king of France. Thinks the King will communicate about it with Francis Bonvalet, the Imperial ambassador. Has done what he could to obtain them, but the King did not wish it. The process was corrected in Garay's presence, and a register of what was done remains with the bedell, &c. Paris, 20 Aug. 1530.
	Sp., pp. 3, modern copy from Simancas papers in the French archives.
Cott. App. XLVIII. 7. B. M. Ellis, 2 Ser. II. 32.	6574. [WOLSEY to HENRY VIII.]
	"Most gracyous soverayn lorde and mercyfull prince, prostrat at your Majestys fete, witt wepyng terys, thes shalbe in moste reverente and humble maner to recomende unto your excellente charyte and goodnes the poore college of Oxford, wych for the gret zele and affeccion that your Grace beryth to good letters, vertue, and noreshyng of lernyng, and in consyderation of my paynfull and long contynuyd servyse, [your Grace was] contentyd that I shuld erect, fownde and establish. And wher, natwithstandyng my convyction in the præmynere, of your most excellent nature wych hathe evyr been mor [incli]nd and propensyd to clemency and mercy then to rygor and severyte, it hath pleasyd your Highness to your perpetuall meryte, honor, and renowne to imparte your mercy, [li]berallyte, and bowntifulnes unto me, for the wych I accept my [sel]f of all creatures lyvyng to be most oblegyd and bownden unto Your Majeste," so, it may please you to have pity on the dean and canons of the said college, who are coming to know your pleasure concerning their establishment.
	Hol., draft, mutilated, p. 1.
R. O.	6575. WOLSEY to the LORD CHIEF JUSTICE.
	"My lord Chief Judge, after my most hearty recommendations, with like thanks for your charitable goodness exhibited and showed unto me in my great trouble and calamity, these shall be to recommend unto you the state of my poor college in Oxford, with the dean and canons of the same; and to consider, as a merciful judge, that though I am the first great prelate that ever was convicted in the præmunire for using of the authority of the legate de latere within this realm, and percase by the severity of the law the same may extend as well to me as to the lands of my said poor college, yet, forasmuch [as (fn. 1) I have so humbly submitted myself, and] (as God be my judge) I never used the said authority contemptuously or maliciously, intending to do thereby anything that should be either to the derogation of the King's dignity, majesty royal, jurisdiction, or laws; great pity it were that to these poor innocents the sharpness and rigor of the law should be ministered. It may please you, therefore, in the way of charity, by your great wisdom and goodness, to be a mean to attemper this said severity with mercy, clemency, and compassion, and to consider what benefit and profit shall daily arise to the subjects of this realm and the commonwealth of the same, by the good establishment and continuance of the said college. And the rather it may please you thus to do for the old amity that hath been betwixt us; and that in the erection and foundation of the said college I have used as well your said advice and counsel as of the residue of the judges, supposing at that time" _ (Here the MS. breaks off.)
	Draft, pp. 2. Endd.: Copies of letters sent from my lord Cardinal to the Chief Judge, the Chief Baron, and to Master Shelly.
	ii. Blank half-sheet, with endorsement: Copies of the letters that my lord Cardinal sent to my lord of Northfolk, and to other lords.
Cott. App. XLVIII. 7 b. B. M. St. P. I. 363.	6576. WOLSEY to [the ATTORNEY GENERAL]. (fn. 2)
	Begs his favor for the dean and canons of his poor college in Oxford, who are now repairing to the King to learn his pleasure for their continuance. As these colleges were erected by the King's assent, according to the direction of the judges, it would be great pity that these poor scholars should suffer by Wolsey's "commycion" in the præmunire, or their lands be taken away. Begs him on his knees to intercede with the King, as these endowments cannot in conscience be converted to any other use than of the said college.
	ii. "The same tenor to my lord Chief Baron."
	Hol., draft, mutilated.
Cott. App. XLVIII. 9. B. M. St. P. I. 364.	6577. [WOLSEY] to Mr. SHELLEY.
	In consideration of their old friendship, and as he has before used his counsel, asks him to be good master to the dean and canons of Card. Coll., Oxford, in their present need, that their incorporate body may continue, and no great portion of their lands be taken away. It were great pity they should suffer in consequence of his conviction, as the college has been erected by the King's and Pope's grants as effectually as could he devised. Begs him to use his favor that the rigor of the law be not executed. When it is considered how [the possessions of] the monasteries suppressed were converted to the use of the college by the King and the Pope, they cannot be employed to other uses.
	Hol., draft, mutilated, p. 1.
Cott. App. XLVIII. 8. B. M.	6578. WOLSEY to the DEAN OF [WINDSOR, SAMPSON].
	Thanks him for the goodness he has shown "as well to me in my calamity as to the poor dean and canons of my college in Oxford." Requests him, as he regards the increase of learning and virtue, and their ancient friendship, to assist the said dean and canons now attending on the King to learn his pleasure as to their [gover]nance and establishment. Urges the benefits which shall arise to the subjects of this realm by the bringing up of learned men of this college, if it be not dissolved and its lands taken away.
	Draft in Wolsey's own hand, mutilated, p. 1.
22 Aug. R. O.	6579. JOHN HIGDON and ROBERT CARTER, Priests, to WOLSEY.
	Have diligently done their duty in Wolsey's college. Have searched the college muniments in Oxford and London, whether they might lawfully justify, or not. Were assisted by Edmund Knyghtley; and after long deliberation, concluded that the common law will not help us in this case, because your donation to the college is not effectual, but void in law; "forasmuch as ye, being seized in the lands of the houses suppressed in fee simple only, and to no use expressed in the King's deed of gift unto your Grace, was in danger of præmunire what time ye granted the said lands unto the college; and all the judges agreeth that the præmunire must have relation not only from the judgment given, but from the first act done contrary to the same. Wherefore, because your Grace used your authority legatine, and thereby was in case of the statute of provisions before the donation made unto your eollege, they say that the donation now standeth at the King's pleasure." Made intercession with the King. As Dr. Nicholas is highly favored, sent him before to the King to inform his conscience. After the King was at Windsor, I, the Dean, and Robert Carter, spake with my lord of Norfolk, who at first called us into his privy chamber, and declared we should have no more lands than such as belonged to the priory of Frideswide's; the college to be dissolved, the building to be taken down, and made conformable to the lands of the priory. But after I had shown him the loss of the revenues which would be incurred by the King and us if the college were dissolved, he stayed, and took instructions in writing. After I had delivered him the letter of attorney, and Mr. Tressham (?) and Mr ... nolde had delivered him letters from your Grace's canons, desiring his favor, he went straight to the King. Meanwhile Mr. Norrese advised us to attend at the King's closet, that we might speak with him as he was coming to mass. As we attended, there came Mr. Stephens, the King's secretary, to whom we delivered letters from the college. He promised faithfully to do the best he could.
	As soon as the King entered, I, the Dean, delivered him the college letters, which he graciously accepted; and calling me, Carter, and Wi. Tressham apart, said, submissa voce, "I understand that ye are come unto us as suitors for your college, and have brought with you a letter of attorney to commune with our council, and to take some good way for the behoof of your house. Surely we purpose to have an honorable college there, but not so great and of such magnificence as my lord Cardinal intended to have, for it is not thought meet for the common weal of our realm, yet will we have a college honorably to maintain the service of God and literature. And as touching communication to be had with our Council, there are few of our learned council present at this time. We will that ye continue as ye have done till Michaelmas next coming, and then wholly to receive your rents, and then also to repair unto us; and ye shall at that time know our further pleasure, and what way shall be taken for the continuance of that college."
	As the King went, he called to him my lords of Norfolk and Wiltshire. These two lords are now favorable to the college; for Norfolk came afterwards, and said to us, "Sirs, albeit I have spoken hardly to you at the beginning, yet will I be an helper in your matter; for the King is very gracious lord unto you, and purposeth that ye shall have a great deal more lands than I spake of. Move not the King contrary to his pleasure in no case, for he is minded to be very beneficial unto you. And as for the commissions, labor not to stay them, ne care not for them; they are traverseable, &c." Then we labored that the site and circuit of the college might be saved, and the Exchequer not meddle with them, lest the revenues impropriate should be lost; on which the lords of Wiltshire and Norfolk consented to obtain letters from the King to that effect. We came to Oxford on the 13th of August, when two pursuivants came to me, the Dean, with two commissions; by which I perceive that the Exchequer have little or nothing to do in the matter of inquisition. So we advised Mr. Tressham to speak with the commissioners, showing them the letters missive, which they refused to admit as a sufficient discharge, and required a supersedeas. By the help of Dr. Stephens we have obtained a supersedeas, so as the commissioners shall not intermeddle with the site and circuit. You will now know in what state the college stands, and will learn more by the bearer. "No more; but our Lord Jesu be ever your helper, endue you with patience, and grant you long incolumity to his pleasure and your consolation. Amen. From your Grace's college, the 22nd day of August. Signed.
	Pp. 3, slightly mutilated. Add. Endd.
22 Aug. R. O. Records of the Reformation, I. 385.	6580. HANNIBAL GRISONIUS, Canon of Istria, to HENRY VIII.
	The bishop of London and Croke have been daily urging him to aid the King's just cause. Although to do so is dangerous, he has consented, in consideration of the King's singular virtues, both in learning and religion. His book against Luther, which is admired by most learned men, will commend his name to immortality. Knows that his writings are not perfect enough to be offered to the King, but he has done what he can. Has been hindered by circumstances which he would prefer the King should know from his ambassadors. Many persons are afraid to write or approve of the writings of others. Has written what he thought, and given the writings to the ambassadors. Asks the King to keep them secret. Venice, 22 Aug. 1530. Signed: Vile mancipium, Annibal Grisonius, juris utriusque doctor, canonicus Justinopolitanus.
	Hol., Lat., p. 1. Add.
24 Aug. R. O. Records of the Reformation, I. 400.	6581. [CROKE to HENRY VIII.]
	On the 22nd of August, received from Utino, by father Francis, the counsels of two doctors of law, one of them subscribed by two other doctors. Received the same day, through father Francis, a new consultation of Dr. Hannibal Grysonius, which the bishop of London likes well. His previous counsel was not so exquisite as this, as he did not know that it was a prince's cause. There is great fear here of writing or doing anything for the King. If there had been no commandment to the contrary, the King would have gained, by means of Hannibal, the whole college of lawyers at Padua. The same day, gave to the bishop of London parchment copies of the instrument of Bologna obtained by him, and of the instrument of Padua, obtained by Croke; which copies in the house of the ambassador Casale, and in their presence, were ordered by the bishop of Lodi to be signed by three notaries and sealed with his seal. He said that he wished he had known the King's pleasure when he was at Milan, for he would have caused the college of jurists and theologians to have granted the King their conclusions under their seal; and he offered to sign the instrument. For this offer the Emperor's ambassador quarrelled with him next day, to no little trouble of his mind, who told him thereof.
	Asked the patriarch of Venice to make a transumpt of the instrument, but he answered that he dared not, lest he should incur the displeasure of the Senate. Philip de Cremis, and the provincial of the Grey Friars, and others who had received money for their work from Croke, rather as a fee than as hire, came to him and demanded their bills again, offering him his money back, and protesting that they would never be against the King. As Croke, with Stokesley's advice, and for other reasons, refused to do this, Philip de Chremis, the governor's vicar at Verona, said that he would send the money to the Venetian ambassador in England to be presented to the King himself.
	The Emperor has rewarded a foolish friar, called Felix, with a benefice of 500 ducats a year, for writing against the King. Francis Marinus, provincial of the Grey Friars, told Croke that he had been offered 1,000 ducats to prevent any friar in his province writing or subscribing for the King, and he knew well that the brief which Croke alleged to him would be privily restrained. He says he will do nothing to stop his friars. Cannot find out that he intends to do so, but it appears by a bill of information given to Croke by Ambrose of Padua, by whom Simonetus obtained the seal and conclusion of the college of theologians, that Marinus was the means of presenting the work of Berges against the King, as well as the authorities, instructions and reasons delivered to Berges by the bishop of London on his oath, to write in confirmation of the King's cause. Encloses a copy of this information. Berges has now gone to the Emperor with hope of great promotion. He was presented to the bishop of London as a sure supporter of the King, but he slanderously divulged the cause at Rhoigo, when sent thither by Casale.
	Ambrose, however, though he was much troubled for procuring the seal of the university of Padua, defended the seal faithfully. The Emperor's ambassador sent a canon regular to induce him and his fellows, by threats, prayers, or rewards, to retract their grant, or to give a new sentence upon the case that the marriage with prince Arthur was consummated, or to determine that the marriage was not separable. But to this he answered, that before, not knowing that it was a prince's cause, he was greatly troubled by the Senate for meddling; and now, as the canon named the Emperor unto him, he would not meddle without special licence of the Senate to speak freely. The Spaniard was dismissed with this answer; so that their ruffling is to the honor of the King's cause, and discomfort of his adversaries. Most of this trouble comes from the bishop of Chieti, who is very desirous that the Pope should write to him for his opinion, and has twice written to his Holiness about it. Having had no answer, "he maketh very dangerous and religious" to speak anything in favor of the King's cause. But his conscience and fear of speaking without licence do not prevent him from speaking against the cause, and from saying that it is a shame for learned men to be moved to give their opinion without the Pope's licence, secretly and in corners, as is the case now. He cannot approve of the King being named, or that in reasoning about the cause we should allege any reasons or authorities for it, or disprove any against it. This mishandling, he thinks, dishonors the King, and perverts men's judgments, and he was therefore advised by Casale to write to the King about it. As he greatly believes his own wit and reason, the bishop of London and Croke have tried to make him write his mind and reasons to the King, so that he may declare his ignorance and folly to his own shame and the King's pleasure.
	Encloses a letter from James Ziegherus about Cælius Calchagninus, a man of birth, learning and authority, who wrote marvellously well against Luther's De Libero Arbitrio. Will not say for certain that Calchagninus will write for the King till he has spoken with him; but if he can obtain his favor, doubts not through him to get the seal and conclusion of the university of Ferrara. Fears that his necessity will cause him to give up prosecuting this success. Is more than three months behind with his diets, and without speedy help must come home begging. Reminds the King how freshly matters went forward while he had anything to help himself; and yet he never gave any one anything before having his conclusion for the King, without former prayer or promise of reward. Those who have done the King little good, and would not have done any if Croke's examples and acts had not pricked them forward, blame him for divulging the cause, which they of envy did themselves, and say that he gave money before- hand;—which he only did in the case of some lawyers, whose profession is to take money and be retained. Has spent in the King's cause more than 500 cr.
	Delivered the King's letters to the bishop of Verona on 10 Aug. On reading them he waxed extreme pale, and said that the letters were similar to those shown to the Pope, and would do much harm to the King's cause, and perhaps irritate the Pope against himself. Could not, without great difficulty, obtain from him letters to the King, promising to keep his Highness's letters secret from the Pope.
	He utterly refused on 17 Aug., in consequence of instructions he had received from Venice, to write to the Pope for the brief, or to get father Paulinus to write, or to give licence or orders to his vicar to do so, although the day before he had granted my desire to do all the above.
	He said that if he were at Rome he would have no doubt of obtaining the brief, but that the emulation of his adversaries would prevail against his letters. He recounted his past troubles for meddling in the cause, and said that unless he could show his suit for the brief to be from the King's instance, he would seem more busy than needed, and incur the Pope's displeasure, considering his contrary commandment. To avoid this, he would have to show the King's letters, which would utterly set the Pope against his Highness. Asked him to write this answer to the King, mentioning his fears; but he said he neither would nor dared give the King occasion to be displeased with the Pope, and begged Croke to report his answer. He says that his vicar has written in the King's favor, but dared not let his works pass his hands without the Pope's licence. The truth is that he fears to let them pass his hands because of the Bishop's contrary commandment.
	Sent copies of his and Paulinus' letters about it long ago. Was told by the vicar that his master was altogether papal; and said to him, that, seeing the Pope's indignation at those who favored the King's cause, he had better not offend the Pope, as he has many benefices. To which he answered by asking how he could be injured, as he was a lawyer and bound to counsel persons. Believes this to be true; for when Croke asked the Bishop to give leave to or command his vicar to write, and said that perhaps he cared more for the Bishop's leave than the Pope's, he asked whether the vicar had said this, and said he was not acting honestly. Said they had heard at Venice that he did not favor the King's cause; and he then suspected Aleander of having told them. Said to him that, from the suspicions he entertained of those men, he showed that he was not blameless. At this he fumed, and to shift the blame asked Croke whether, if the King ordered him to return home, he would be afraid to disobey; to which Croke assented; and the Bishop said that he likewise ought to fear disobeying the Pope, who is his prince, but he had received letters advising him not to communicate this to any one.
	Could not get from him whose letters he meant, but father Paulinus told Croke that it was Casale had written thus about him, blamed his wit, and "elevated" his authority and credence with the King. The Bishop, however, replied in a manner displeasing to Casale.
	This is the case in which the King's matters stand, unless a transumpt of the brief has been lately brought, by which appears the Pope's cold affection to the King's causes at Rome. Venice, 24 Aug.
	Hol., pp. 10. Add. Endd.
Vit. B. XIII. 103. B. M.	2. Draft of the same.
	Hol., pp. 6, mutilated.
R. O. Records of the Reformation, I. 408.	3. The warden of the Minorites at Padua, who is the inquisitor of heresy against Galatheus, a friar of the Order, in prison at Venice, has written letters to "Bargensis ille" (Berghes), who favors the Emperor, saying that the Doge is pleased to hear that Bargensis is composing a treatise against the King, and desires him to send it to him, and the Imperial ambassador had written to the Emperor in his behalf. Bargensis said to the prior of the Servites, who told him this, that it would be no use to send it by the warden (minister), lest he should get the advantage of it, but he would himself take it when finished.
	Lat. In Croke's hand. Endd.: Copy of father Ambrose's information. The original is [in] my hand.
25 Aug. R. O. St. P. I. 368.	6582. WOLSEY to NORFOLK.
	I have received the King's letters respecting Thomas Strangwise, requesting me to make an arrangement with him. I am obliged to the King and to you for so impartial a letter, and 1 doubt not to make it appear that I am not indebted to Strangwise for such a sum as he demands. Notwithstanding the necessity that I am in, I have, within three days after the delivery of the King's letters, written to Cromwell to make arrangements with Strangwise; and if this fail, I will send some person sufficiently instructed to answer his demands; beseeching you to be favorable to me in this and my other causes. Southwell, 25 Aug.
	Two drafts, both in Wriothesley's hand; one corrected by Wolsey. Endd.
25 Aug. Strype's Mem. I. App. No. 34.	6583. WOLSEY to GARDINER.
	Begs he will befriend him against a suit of Strangwish, who pretends that Wolsey owes him 700l. for the ward of Bowes. This was arranged when Strangwish entered Wolsey's service; but as he sees Wolsey is out of favor, he has complained to the King that Wolsey is indebted to him, and the King has written to him on the subject. Has written to Cromwell to make him reasonable offers, and begs Gardiner will interpose his good offices. Southwell, 25 Aug.
	Add.
R. O.	6584. THOS. STRANGWAYS to CROMWELL.
	Fears that more actions will be put in against him, and doubts not Cromwell will make all haste. Has prevented some of his creditors from entering the action by promising to pay them before he comes out of prison. Will remember the pains he takes with the first money he gets. My lord's Grace never did anything more to his honor than delivering him, his old servant, from prison.
	Hol., p. 1. Add.: To Master Cromweyll.
R. O.	6585. SIR WILLIAM BULMER to WOLSEY.
	In obedience to his letter, writes to inform him of the circumstances of the matter between Wolsey and Thomas Strangwys for Bulmer's cousin, George Bowes, whom he bought of Wolsey. In the first place, showed Wolsey the interest that Strangwys had by the late bishop of Durham, and Wolsey ordered him to speak for himself to the Council, of which Sir William Gascoigne was treasurer, Mr. Frankeleyn, chancellor of the bishopric, and Sir Thomas Tempest, Bulmer, and others, were members. He showed nothing for himself, but an "office," found after the death of Sir Ralph Bowes; at the finding of which office George Bowes was not born. The Council therefore thought he was not entitled to George Bowes. Supposes the treasurer and Mr. Frankeleyn will say he would have bought him; but Wolsey gave Bulmer the preference. Wolsey agreed to give Sir Thomas Strangwys 200l. for his right, but Bulmer does not know how he was paid. It was agreed that he should make his release to Bulmer, who, on sight of a warrant signed by Wolsey, should pay him 100l. which he owed Wolsey. Never paid the money, as the warrant was not produced. Should have caused an office to be found after the birth of George Bowes. The matter was worth little more than 22l. At the creation of my lord of Richmond and Somerset, Strangwis told him that Wolsey had not paid him the 200l., and asked him to remind his Grace, who answered that he would take such an order with him as Bulmer would not need to speak any [more]. Strangwise thought Wolsey did but drive him, and offered to sell it to Bulmer, who bought it. Thinks that if Wolsey makes any recompence, it should be to him, and not to Strangwis.
	Headed: The copie of Sir William Bulmer's letter written to my lord Cardinal.
	P. 1. Endd.
R. O.	6586. WOLSEY and THOMAS STRANGWAYS.
	1. "Thomas Strangways, Esquire, desireth to have of my lord Cardinal's grace, in satisfaction of a ward given to him by my late lord of Durham, 700l.," as follows; viz.,—
	He acknowledges himself already paid 66l. 13s. 4d. by the dean of Cardinal's college, and is content to receive of the said dean another 100 marks; to accept Sir William Bulmer's obligation for 100l.; to take 200l. in ready money; and to accept a ward or wards within the bishopric of Durham to the value of 100l., and a warrant to Richard Bellesys for 166l. 13s. 4d., in full payment of the remainder.
	He also desires 200 marks for the bringing up of the lady Margaret Douglas, daughter of the earl of Angus.
	In Cromwell's hand, pp. 2. Endd. On the fly leaf is written: "T. restitutionis temporalium Abbatiæ Sancti Albani vii^o die Decembr. a^o R. R. H. VIII. xiii^o."
R. O.	2. "Demands of Thomas Strangways, Esquire, of and for the full satisfaction to him to be made by my lord Cardinal's grace, for the ward of Bowys, which was given to the said Strangways by the late Thomas Rowthall, bishop of Duresme, and taken from him by the said lord Cardinal;" for which he claims 700l. recompence, as set forth in the preceding paper. For the payment of this according to the above form, Wolsey had agreed with Strangways, as Sir William Gascon and Master Cromwell can testify. Dr. Marshall, Master Arundel, and others, were also privy to the agreement. Even if he received full payment of this claim, Strangways has lost above 2,000l. by my said lord Cardinal as follows:—The wardship of Geo. Bowys was given him by my lord of Durham in payment of a debt of 600l. for eight years' service done to the Bishop without fee or reward, as Mr. Frankelyn, then chancellor, and Mr. Metcalf, then auditor, know; but he lost 1,200l. by that ward being taken from him; for though Wolsey sold the ward to Sir William Bulmer for 800l., Bulmer sold him again to Sir William Evers for 1,900l., and retained profits to the value of 1,200l. in his own hands. Mr. Frankelyn and Mr. Metcalf can testify that Strangways had good right to the ward by a special article in the bishop of Durham's will. Strangways was also expelled by Wolsey from a lease of the parsonage of Codyngham, made to him for nine years by the bishop of Murray, a Scotchman, who was then parson, by which he lost above 50l. every year; and Wolsey also compelled him to pay him 200 marks for two years' rent of the parsonage, which he had already paid to the bishop of Murray, on the ground that the Bishop was the King's enemy; so that his total loss on the parsonage was 580l. If Wolsey will deny the premises, Thomas Meryng, who was surety for the said 200 marks, will report the truth. Mr. Gostewyke also, Wolsey's comptroller, can bear witness. Wolsey also deprived him of the portership of Berwick, which he had for life, and obtained a new patent for Lyon Gray, by which Strangways lost that office for fourteen years, and 20l. a year with it. "And Master Gostewyke received 40l. in ready money, which 40l. was delivered to my said lord Cardinal, then being the King's almoner, for the obtaining of the foresaid office to the said Thomas Strangways, which the said Mr. Gostewyke will testify and swear upon a book if he be so commanded." Total loss on the portership, 280l.
	Notwithstanding these losses, Strangways, trusting Wolsey would have remorse and give him compensation, entered Wolsey's service, in which he remained three years, serving two years and more as comptroller, but never received the value of a grant in reward, though he spent in his service above 400l. "Summa for my expences in the said four (fn. 3) years, besides my reward for my pain and attendance, 400l." Total loss beside the wardship, 2,280l.
	Added in Strangways' hand: "Sir yer (there) ys no thyng contenyd yn ys (this) buwyk bott Mr. Gostwyk and divers others er sene to evere artycle, and wyll testefy the same yff thay be yer to (thereto) reqweryd or commandyd."
	Pp. 4.
R. O.	3. "The copy of the award made by Sir William Gascon and Mr. Cromwell," setting forth the agreement of Wolsey to pay Strangways 700l. for the wardship of Bowes, as above given.
	ii. "The copy of a letter sent from my Lord Chancellor, my Lord Chief Judge, Mr. Feiztarbard (Fitzherbert), and Master Schelley to my lord Cardinal, approving the validity of the agreement, and showing that Wolsey himself, since receiving the King's pardon, had written to the King that he owed Strangways 700l., and that they had seen an article in Ruthal's will confirming the title which Strangways had to Bowes' wardship.
	iii. The article in Ruthal's will above referred to, bequeathing to Strangways, who is called comptroller of the Bishop's house, in reward for his labor and his expense on the repairs at Awckland, the wardship and marriage of George son of Sir Ralph Bowes.
	iv. Statement of further losses.—The King and many of the Council have written to the Cardinal to pay this 700l., who still puts him off, even for payment of that sum, which will not recompense a third part of the wrongs he has sustained from Wolsey. Here follows the same further statement as in No. 2.
	v. Strangways to the duke of Norfolk and the Lords of the Council.—Understands that Wolsey has sent them a copy of a release made by Strangways to Sir William Bulmer, of his title to the wardship of Geo. Bowes. This he was compelled to do, as it was impossible to resist Wolsey's influence; but the document itself proves the justice of his original title; and it is well known that the wardship was bequeathed to him by the Bishop in payment for his services. Is sure he would have continued to enjoy the wardship if the bishopric had not fallen into Wolsey's hands. Petitioned Wolsey for recompence when he lay at the White Hall, then called York's Place, and was desired to be content that Sir William Gascon and Mr. Cromwell should arrange matters between them; which they did, allowing 700l., with the Cardinal's approval, for the wardship only; but of this he has never been able to obtain payment, the Cardinal putting him off with good words, alleging poverty, and at last sending to him his kinsman, Dr. Strangways, and Mr. Cromwell, Wolsey's servants, stating that he wished my Lord Chancellor, my Lord Chief Justice, and others of the judges to determine the matter. This they did, and confirmed Strangways' claim. "And sure I am, if a poor man should deny or go from his own deeds and acts, so many times proved as before said, such a poor man would nother byn taken for honest, nother true." If Wolsey cannot be compelled to pay it, hopes that he may be bound by recognizance in 3,000l. to abide the award of 12 or 24 substantial gentlemen, who, he has no doubt, will value his losses at least 1,000l. over the award made by Gascon and Cromwell. Signed.
	Pp. 7.
Cott. App. XLVIII. 2. B. M.	6587. [WOLSEY] to STRANGWYSHE.
	Thanks him for his loving kind letter, dated at Whert ... 24 May, saying that Wolsey's servant, Sir W. Constable, had asked Strangwishe for the delivery of Sir Raff Bygott's you[nger] son, but that he had refused till he knew Wolsey's pleasure. The King has granted the custody of Sir Raff's heir during his nonage to Wolsey, and it is only reasonable that he should have both, that, if the elder die, he might still have the benefit of his grant. Is bound in honor and conscience to have them well brought up; and, if it were not for this consideration, would be content to let Strangwishe have the younger, but as it is so, wishes him to deliver him to Constable.
	Draft in Wolsey's hand, p. 1, mutilated.
[Aug.] R. O. St. P. I. 368.	6588. THOMAS STRANGWISE to the DUKE OF NORFOLK.
	I beseech you to have pity on my long imprisonment, and help me to obtain a letter from the King commanding the Cardinal to pay me 700l. awarded me by Sir William Gascon and Cromwell. Since he had the King's pardon he wrote to the King acknowledging the said award; and this last term he wrote to my Lord Chancellor, the Chief Judge, Mr. Fitzherbert, and Mr. Shelley, desiring them to determine the cause between us. They awarded me the 700l., according to a letter they sent the Cardinal, of which I forward a copy. I shall get no money unless you obtain a letter from the King to the Cardinal, "and then I know well I shall have an end made with me incontinent." My lord Hussey told me that you would assist me. If the whole sum were paid which the Cardinal owes me, it would not amount to a third of the losses I have sustained through him.
	Copy in Wriothesley's hand. Add. Endd.
25 Aug. Er. Ep. 1130.	6589. ERASMUS to CHARLES MONTJOY.
	Erasmus finds in Charles his old Mæcenas grown young again. His letter breathes all his father's benevolence. A disposition so entirely the same must give his father the greatest satisfaction; and Quirinus tells him he resembles him in features also. If the letter was his own composition, it proves Charles to be possessed of rare and excellent gifts. Among his father's great virtues there is none more exquisite than his modesty. Enlarges on the excellence of this virtue, &c., which Charles also adds to his other graces. Friburg in Brisgau, 25 Aug. 1530.
	Lat.
25 Aug. R. O. Rym. XIV. 399.	6590. THE DIVORCE.
	Attestation of Andrea Gritti, doge of Venice, to the determination of the university of Padua. Ducal Palace, 25 Aug. 1530.
	Lat., vellum, sealed. Endd.: 25 Aug.
26 Aug. Add. MS. 28,581, f. 53. B. M.	6591. NIÑO to CHARLES V.
	Extracts from a letter of Rodrigo Niño, 26 Aug.
	It is not true that they (the English) have gained so many votes. Those that they have obtained they got by bribery, from the least learned in the university, while the principal men, to the number of 48, have voted in favor of the Queen. Nor has the King been able to get the seal of the university to it, although the number of his votes was greater, because the others have protested. The university of Puties (Poictiers) in France have given an opinion unasked in favor of the Queen, &c.
	Sp., pp. 4, modern copy from Simancas.
26 Aug. Add. MS. 28,581, f. 55. B. M.	6592. NIÑO to CHARLES V.
	The bishop of London is a good deal discouraged by the refusal he has met with from the Signory. By means of a Spanish canon of the Augustinian monastery of Padua, don Pablo Torrellas, has got another canon of the same house, don Rafael de Coma, to revoke an opinion he had given against the Queen, and to write in her favor. Sends copies. Is endeavoring also to get the Dominican prior of SS. John and Paul of Venice to revoke his opinion, on which the bishop of London sets great store. His name is Master Thomas Oniven (Omnibonus). Suggests that the Emperor should give him a letter of credence for him, commending his services against the Lutherans, by which Niño might take occasion to bring him over. Letters have arrived from England, in which it is said the King makes great joy, avowedly for the liberation of the sons of Francis, but really for the determination of the doctors of Paris, which he has caused to be published by a crier in the streets of London. It is said the English murmur so much, that they have distinctly said that even if the Pope determined in favor of the divorce they will not suffer the Queen to be so insulted. This an Englishman has told me in great confidence. Has been since with the bishop of Chieti, and begged him very urgently to write to the king of England plainly what he thought about the matter, as it might be that his opinion would have some influence, because the King really loved the Queen so much that he would be very glad that one of his own servants should speak in her favor. The Bishop said he wished to study the case in order that he might communicate his opinion to the King by some of his companions, whom he would send to England for the purpose. Thinks the Emperor should write him a letter, stating that Niño had informed him how the bishop of London had sought his opinion in the case, and that he was studying it in order to reply;—that the Emperor thought the case was such that he ought to go to England and speak to the King in person, and that he could not do a better service to God than by causing the King to desist from his purpose. Hears that the bishop of London gives out that they have sent a brief from his Holiness, dated the 4th instant, authorising certain lawyers, of whom an opinion has been asked in this matter of the divorce, to give it without respect to any prince or person, according to their consciences. Has written to Mai to inquire the truth about it. * * * Venice, 26 Aug. 1530.
	Forgot to mention that he has got a copy of the act which the English obtained from the divines of Bologna,—a matter which is serious because they are subjects of the Pope. Is informed that the bishop of London will go to Bologna to see that every one of them writes in accordance with what he has said.
	Sp., pp. 16, modern copy from Simancas.
31 Aug. Le Grand, III. 544.	6593. CARDINAL DE GRAMONT to MONTMORENCY.
	Thanks him for getting him his congé, and for the goodwill Francis bears him through his intercession. Refers to letters of himself and Pont- resme to Francis. The Pope is by no means satisfied at the arrival of the duke of Albany here to have the management of the affairs of Francis. His Holiness told me frankly he was not a man with whom he could negociate, from the credulity with which he would listen to many people here, who would propose to him innumerable schemes without knowing anything of the Pope's intentions, and thus bring the Pope into suspicion with Francis. He was very anxious that I should leave before his arrival, and that meanwhile I should pray Francis in his behalf to command Pontresme not to move from here during Albany's stay. I promised to write accordingly, and have tried to persuade the Count, who, however, as an old servant of Francis, would like better to be with him than to be here in the midst of troubles, and without means to pay his expences.
	Today the English ambassadors came to speak with me, pretending not to believe in my departure. Having told them of it, they asked me who was to come hither. When I told them Albany, they seemed much dissatisfied that they would have to resort to him, and could not help saying a word about it. They remained to dine with me, and I asked the knight Casal after dinner what were their objections to Albany, and whether he thought the king of England would be dissatisfied with him. He said Henry did not hate him so much as he used to do, but he thought there would be no surety in the said Duke, and mentioned that after the battle of Pavia he had been commissioned by Henry to do all he could to get possession of Albany's person. I do not myself see why Albany should not execute a still more important charge. I have some idea that he has a commission to speak about the marriage of the Pope's niece with the king of Scotland. If so, I beg you will get this part of his instructions countermanded, for I am sure that if the Pope hear of it he will never consent, and you will never have her during her life in France. Perhaps he will marry her at his own will, or that of the Emperor, if he perceive that no offer is made of one of the children of France. I think you could not do better than get her once into your hands, and afterwards dispose of her as you find would be most advantageous to Francis. This you might do by continuing the offer of one of the children. In any case, it will not be well to speak of the king of Scots until you have her in your hands.
	I expect it will be 15 Sept. before I leave. By that time you will be able to have Albany and Pontresme instructed what to do. You will see why I have not communicated to the Pope the purport of Francis' letters about Ferrara. I have made such suit to the Pope, that he is resolved to break up the camp, and send every one home; and he has done so much, that, without making Cardinals, he gives orders to do this. Perhaps if we had spoken to him otherwise, and threatened him as the king of England seems going to do, he would have determined to keep up the army, and made a troop of Cardinals like sheep, which now he need not do. He proceeds to the dissolution, which I think will be accomplished in ten or twelve days, or fifteen at the utmost; for Pisa and Leghorn are in his hands, and the government of Florence, which is his only reason for keeping them, is at his pleasure.
	I am frequently asked by the knight Casal to write to you about his brother. I forgot to tell you that when the duke of Milan was at Bologna he had some conversation with the Pope about a marriage with his niece. Since the death of Maximilian he has written to his ambassador here to touch on the subject again; to which the Pope has replied that he was very glad of what the Duke had said to him, but could give him no answer at that time; for though she was his niece, she was an unworthy kinswoman of Francis, without whose consent he would never marry her. The Duke replied to this that Francis had no interest in her, and that even if he were dissatisfied he could do no more than withhold the revenues he has in France, about 10,000 or 12,000 ducats, which he did not care for, and that he will endow her to the Pope's satisfaction, either with the duchy of Milan, or otherwise. The Duke was bound to the Emperor not to marry, for one year, without his consent, but he has got the Emperor to release him from his engagement. Rome, 31 Aug.
	Fr. Add.
31 Aug. Le Grand, III. 509.	6594. NICHOLAS RAINCE to MONTMORENCY.
	Yesterday evening the Pope talked with me about the English marriage. I told him he could not do better than grant the delay desired by the English agents. He said he could not, and that he had had incredible pain in forcing the past delays from the Emperor. I tried all I could to show him it was for his honor and quiet. At last he made a sort of concession, saying that if the king of England would promise not to proceed de facto, viz., by the primacy of England or otherwise, during the delay, he would yet try to bring the Emperor to it for the sake of Francis; but was by no means sure he could succeed, considering how urgent the Emperor was that they should proceed at Michaelmas after the vacation. I asked if there were no means by which he could proceed of his own authority without the Emperor. He said, if the king of England's agents would approve him for judge, as reason required, he would grant not merely the four months' delay they asked for, but a year's if they liked. But they did not accept him freely, adding some remarks, which I leave you to imagine, to the effect that they did not understand their case well. Wednesday, 31 Aug. 1530.
	Fr.
31 Aug. R. O. Records of the Reformation, I. 412.	6595. CROKE to HENRY VIII.
	On 25 Aug. the bishop of London repaired to the Senate, though despairing of any other answer, because their obstinate behavior was worse than Croke had before informed the King. When the Bishop showed them their unreasonable dealing with the King, the Duke said that the stops made by the Senate were in consequence of the clamor of the bishop of Vaison, and denied that any displeasure had been done either by him or the Senate; the contrary of which every one knows to be true. The Duke, however, referred him to the ambassador Casale. At last the Duke desired them to retire, and on their return after about three quarters of an hour, promised in the name of himself and the Senate that they would not hurt or frighten any man who had or would speak or write in the King's cause, but he dared not make any utter demonstration of his promise, for respect of other princes. The comparison of this colorable grant and slender favor with their former acts and working against the King, shows that they do not wish any of their subjects to speak, write, or intermeddle for the King. Both publicly and privately they never cease to deter and alienate the King's friends. Their malignity is so printed in the minds of their subjects that he cannot see that this pretended favor and secret grant will do any good, considering that they will make no utter demonstration, without which men will not dare to write nor will believe in this grant. Assures the King that all the statements in his letter of the 25th are true, although the bishop of London has said nothing of them. Has written nothing but with his consent, and partly by his commandment.
	Has spent nearly 600 cr. in the King's cause.
	Has only received from Tuke 200 ducats de largo, and now Tuke promises him a letter of bank for 200 ducats more, saying that there are persons in Venice who will give him the money. Has not yet received the letter, and does not know where to get money. Unless the bishop of London on 26 Aug. had lent him 200 ducats, and Edmund Harwell another 200, would have been unable to live here, or to repay Thomas Omnibonus his expences in going to Ravenna, Ancona, Treviso, and other places to gain friends for the King. In this he has been more secret, wise, and constant than any other, never having named the cause as the King's. It is high time that his Highness' fautors were comforted and encouraged with some notable reward, for the Emperor deters his opponents and confirms his friends by threats, prayers, rewards and benefices.
	Had searched in vain all the libraries for the Compilations of Innocentius, before receiving the King's letter about them, but some one has promised the bishop of London to send them to him today. Considering this grant of the Senate and the Pope's brief, sees no need of communicating the King's patent, and will not do so unless he sees great advantage to come therefrom. Venice, 31 Aug.
	Hol., pp. 4. Add. Endd.
Vit. B. XIII. 106. B. M.	2. Draft of the same.
	Hol., pp. 3, mutilated.
Aug.	6596. FISHER'S SECOND BOOK ON THE DIVORCE.
	"De causa matrimonii Ser. Regis Angliæ Liber, Johanne Roffensi episcopo auctore." Printed at Alcala (Compluti), Aug. 1530.
	Inc.: "Quoties recordamur id matrimonium quo Rex." Explicit: "nunquam dirimi poterit dictum matrimonium."
	Lat., pp. 84.
Aug. Vesp. F. III. 24. B. M.	6597. The DAUPHIN FRANCIS and his Brother HENRY to HENRY VIII.
	Thank him for his letters congratulating them on their return to France, and for his exertions on their behalf.
	Hope to show him their obligation, as the bishop of Bayonne will tell him. Congnac,—Aug. 1530. Signed.
	Fr., p. 1. Add. Endd.
Aug. R. O.	6598. COMMISSIONS, &c.
	"This bill, made the_ (fn. 4) day of August, in the xxii. year of the reign of our sovereign lord king Henry the VIIIth, witnesseth that I, John Johnson, one of the four messengers of the King's Receipt, have received of Mr. Christopher [Hales], the King's attorney general, these commissions, indentures, and letters in s ... delivered to such persons as they be directed unto, that is to say ... one pair of indentures, and the King's letters directed to Sir Philip ... Thomas Peryent, John Brokett, and John Dockwra. Item, a commi[ssion] ... of indentures and the King's letters directed to Sir James Boleyn, Sir Fr[ancis] Lovell, knight, John Spilman, serjeant-at-the-law, and Fraunces Moundf[ord]. Item, a commission, one pair of indentures, and the King's letters directed to Sir Robt. Payton and Sir Thomas Elyot, Giles Alyngton, Thomas Luce, and Philip Pares. Item, a commission, one pair of indentures, [and the] King's letters directed to Sir William Askue, John Hennedge ... Erbye, and Thomas Gyldon. Item, a commission, one pa[ir of indentures] and the King's letters directed to Robt. Wrothe, Roger Cholm[ley], Richard Hawkys, and Robt. Cheseman. Item, a commission, one pair of indentures, and the King's letters directed to Sir Rauf Dodmer, m[ayor] of the city of London, Sir John Aleyn, John Baker ... Walsingham. Item, a commission, one pair of indentures, and the King's letter directed to Robt. ... the King's serjeant, Thomas Awdeley, Thomas Bonham, and Richard ... Item, a commission, one pair of indentures, and the King's [letters] to Sir Philip Tylney, Humphrey Wingfeld, ... and Thos. Jermyn. Item, two writs directed to Philip Beding-[field], sheriff of Suffolk and Norfolk. Item, one writ directed to Antony Hansard, sheriff of the county of Cambridge. Item, six writs directed to the sheriffs of London. Item, two writs directed to the sheriff of Middlesex. In witness whereof_"
	Corrected draft, p. 1, large paper, mutilated. The latter part in Cromwell's hand.
R. O.	2. Receipt by William Bromeley, messenger of the King's Receipt, from Chr. Hales, attorney general, of the following commissions, &c. A commission, a pair of indentures, and the King's letters, to be delivered to Sir Wm. Fitzwilliam, Sir Wm. Paulet, John Scott, baron of the Exchequer, Christopher More, and Thos. Stydolf. A commission, a pair of indentures, and letters for Sir Edw. Bray, Ric. Covert, Thos. Thatcher, and John Michell. A commission, two pair of indentures, and letters to Ric. Lyster, chief baron of the Exchequer, Sir Wm. Poulet, Nicholas Tucheburn, Richard Andrewes, and Wm Hawles. Other commissions, indentures, and letters to Ric. Lyster, Sir W. Poulet, Sir Edw. Baynton, Sir John Seymer, and Bartholomew Husy, and to Sir Wm. Poulet, Sir Nicholas Wadham, Sir Richard Ware, and Wm. Porteman; and writs to Sir Edw. Gage, sheriff of Somerset, John Chamond, sheriff of Devon, Roger Copley, sheriff of Surrey and Sussex, and Lyonell Nores, sheriff of Hants.
	Draft, corrected by Cromwell, p. 1.
R. O.	6599. WOLSEY.
	Copes and vestments delivered to my lord Cardinal by Will. Elton, yeoman of the vestry. Two copes of blue cloth of gold orfreased, and running orfrease of red cloth of gold; and eight of blue bawdekyn orfreased, and running orfreased with red plain cloth of gold.
	In Wriothesley's hand, p. 1. Endd.
Aug./GRANTS.	6600. GRANTS in AUGUST 1530.
	1. The mayor, bailiffs, &c., and inhabitants of Estretford, Nottingham. Licence for two years to ask alms towards the re-edifying of their town, which has been destroyed by fire. Guildford, 27 July 22 Hen. VIII. Del. Westm., 1 Aug.—P.S.
	2. Ric. Lyster, chief baron of the Exchequer. Appointment to receive recognizances of fines levied before the justices of Common Pleas, from any persons willing to make such recognizances. Del. Chelsea, 2 Aug. 22 Hen. VIII.—S.B. Pat. p. 2, m. 16.
	2. Wm. Brereton, page of the Chamber, and Elizabeth his wife. Grant, in survivorship, of the manor of Longdendale, Chester, with reservations; at the annual rent of 1d. Guildford, 26 July 22 Hen. VIII. Del. Chelsea, 2 Aug.—P.S. Pat. p. 2, m. 15.
	4. John Brereton, clk. Presentation to the canonry in St. Paul's Cathedral, London, and the prebend of Hoxston in the same, void by the death of Wm. Beale, S.T.P., at the King's disposal by reason of the voidance of the see of London. Del. Chelsea, 4 Aug. 22 Hen. VIII.—S.B. Pat. 22 Hen. VIII. p. 2, m. 15.
	4. Robt. Ovy of London. Pardon for having, on 15 Nov. 19 Hen. VIII., in the parish of St. Andrew, near Castelbaynarde, counterfeited the coins called "crownes of the double rose," with 87 pieces of silver gilt, and for having uttered the same to certain persons unknown in the said parish and ward. Oking, 17 July 22 Hen. VIII. Del. Westm., 4 Aug.—P.S. Pat. p. 2, m. 15.
	7. Griffin Rede. Pension of 6d. a day as fee of the Crown in the duchy of Cornwall, on surrender of patent 22 July 9 Hen. VIII., granting the same to John Ammadas, yeoman of the Guard. Guildford, 26 July 22 Hen. VIII. Del. Westm., 7 Aug.—P.S. Pat. p. 1, m. 29.
	8. Thos. Goughe alias Gouze, of Alburbury, Salop, husbandman. Pardon for having, with Lewis Gwyn, of Alburbury, yeoman, and John Sayse, of the same, laborer, on the eve of All Saints, at Alburbury, stolen four bullocks and four marks of Mathew Smyth of Shrewsbury. Esthampstead, 5 Aug. 22 Hen. VIII. Del. Chelsea, 8 Aug.—P.S. Pat. p. 2, m. 16.
	8. Herefordshire: John Skudamore, Thos. Bodman, John Arnold, and Ric. Warnecombe. Commission to make inquisition on the lands and heir of John Ruddall, serjeant-at-law. Westm., 8 Aug.—Pat. 22 Hen. VIII. p. 2, m. 26d.
	8. Norfolk: Sir Roger Townesend and John Spilman, one of the serjeants-at-law. Commission to make inquisition on the lands and heir of Wm. Sawle and Wm. Cobbe. Westm., 8 Aug.—Pat. 22 Hen. VIII. p. 2, m. 26d.
	8. Yorkshire: Roger Chomley, John Conyers, master of the Hospital near Northalderton, and John Sare. Commission to make inquisition on the lands and heir of Thos. Lynley of Scotherskylf. Westm. 8 Aug.—Pat. 22 Hen. VIII. p. 2, m. 26d.
	11. Thos. Wrythesleye, clerk of the Signet. Grant in reversion of the office of bailiff of the towns or lordships of Warwyk and Snyterfeld, Warw., with custody of the warren there, and a certain ground or soil with houses thereon built in Warwick, called "le Bothe Hall," and the herbage of a pasture called "le marsshes Pakimore and Tappingclose," Warw.; all which offices, &c. were granted by patent 7 Oct. 1 Hen. VIII. to Edward Ferrys, one of the King's stewards. Esthamstede, 4 May 22 Hen. VIII. Del. Chelsea, 11 Aug.—P.S. Pat. p. 2, m. 16.
	11. Thos. Saunderson, clk. Grant of the chantry of Barnardcastell in the castle of Barnardcastell, in the bishopric of Durham, vice Christopher Appulby, deceased. Esthampstede, 7 Aug. 22 Hen. VIII. Del. Westm., 11 Aug.—P.S. Pat. p. 2, m. 16.
	12. John Tyrell, groom of the counting-house of the Household. To be purveyor of the manor of Eltham, and bailiff of the town of Eltham, and surveyor of the woods there, vice John Browne; also grant of the houses and buildings without the gates of the said manor, which Edmund Graveley lately held. 11 July 22 Hen. VIII. Del. Hampton Court, 13 Aug.—P.S.
	14. Herefordshire: John Skudamore, Thos. Bodman, John Arnold, and Ric. Warncombe. Commission to make inquisition on the lands of John Ruddall, sen., and John Ruddall, jun. Westm., 14 Aug.—Pat. 22 Hen. VIII. p. 2, m. 26d.
	15. Alan Oliver, merchant, of Morlaix, in Britanny. Licence to import 200 tons of Tholouse woad. Windsor, 9 Aug. 22 Hen. VIII. Del. Hampton Court, 15 Aug.—P.S.
	17. Wm. Standly, D.D. Pardon for having, at the hands of cardinal Wolsey, accepted the living of the church of Banwell, Bath and Wells dioc. Hampton Court, 28 June 22 Hen. VIII. Del. Chelsea, 17 June.—P.S.
	18. Wm. Standeley, D.D. Presentation to the parish church of St. Andrew, Banwell, Bath and Wells dioc. Hampton Court, 28 June 22 Hen. VIII. Del. Westm., 18 Aug.—P.S.
	18. Wm. Blount lord Mountjoy, keeper of the Exchange in the Tower of London, and in the town of Calais, alias coiner of the King's monies, Robt. Amadas, deputy of lord Mountjoy, Ralph Rowlet, goldsmith, of London, deputy of Mountjoy, and Martin Bowes, goldsmith, of London, deputy of Amadas. Pardon and release. Esthampsted, 5 Aug. 22 Hen. VIII. Del. Chelsea, 18 Aug.—P.S.
	18. Mandate to Wm. lord Mountjoy, master of the Mint, in the Tower of London, and in the town of Calais, John Copynger, warden, Sir Hen. Wyat, comptroller, and Robt. Amedas and Rauf Rowlett, deputies of lord Mountjoy, and to all other officers, &c. of the said Mint, to receive all bullion brought to the Mint, and to coin the same into gold and silver monies of such proportions and sorts as heretofore has been limited by Thos. cardinal of York, and other lords of the Council. The monies are to be coined according to the standards previously appointed. Esthampstede, 5 Aug. 22 Hen. VIII. Del. Westm., 18 Aug.
	19. Sir Giles de Cassalis. Annuity of 200 crowns of silver. Hampton Court, 15 Aug. 22 Hen. VIII.—Del. Chelsea, 10 Aug.—P.S.
	19. Wm. Vaughan, LL.D., chaplain. Presentation to the parish church of Bugbrocke, Linc. dioc., void by death. Hampton Court, 15 Aug. 22 Hen. VIII. Del. Chelsea, 19 Aug.—P.S.
	19. John Nowell of Kenton, Devon, native of Picardy. Denization. Hampton Court, 14 Aug. 22 Hen. VIII. Del. Westm., 19 Aug.—P.S. Pat. p. 2, m. 5.
	19. Thos. Lucas. Custody of the manor of Thirlowe Magna, Suff., with wardship of his grandson Thos. s. and h. of Jasper and Margery Lucas, and an annuity of 20 marks out of the issues of the said manor. Chelsea, 19 Aug. 22 Hen. VIII.—S.B.
	19. Martin Johnson, "strawen hat maker alias spliter hat maker," native of Gueldres. Denization. Hampton Court, 15 Aug. 22 Hen. VIII. Del. Chelsea, 19 Aug.—P.S.
	19. Peregrine Symond alias Mayhou, native of Padwaye (Padua), near Venice. Denization. Hampton Court, 15 Aug. 22 Hen. VIII. Del. Chelsea, 19 Aug.—P.S. Pat. p. 2, m. 16.
	20. Peregrine Symond alias Peregrine Mayou, one of the King's sackbuts. Grant of the manor of Fedington, Glouc., and all lands, &c. in Fydington, with warrens, waters, and fisheries; at the annual rent of 40s. Hampton Court, 15 Aug. 22 Hen. VIII. Del. Chelsea, 20 Aug.—P.S. Pat. p. 2, m. 5.
	22. Ric. Hampden. To be the King's gardener in the manor of Wodestoke, Oxon, on surrender of patent 21 May 12 Hen. VIII., granting the same to John Segewyck. Oking, 13 July 22 Hen. VIII. Del. Chelsea, 22 Aug.—P.S.