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Edward Jones to the Same. |
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[1606–7], Jan. 1. |
He sends a present of Frankfort books.
His brother, who obtained a small office of Provost Marshal of
Munster, is dead. and he begs that the place may be continued to
him. If the office requires a soldier. Sir Josias Bodley will lend
him a name. Refers to his brother's 20 years' service in the wars,
without reward till this last year; also to his own 3 years' service
in searching into the King's revenue, whereby his Majesty is
like to gain above 3,000l. per annum.—This New Year's Day.
Holograph. Endorsed: "1606." 1 p. (115. 44.) |
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Sir John Parkes to the Same. |
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[1606–7, Jan. 1.] |
Sending him a present of a little cup as a
token of his duty and affection at the beginning of the year,
according to the ancient and commendable custom.—Undated,
Holograph. Seal. Endorsed: "1606." ½ p. (119 61.) |
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Bill of Mortality. |
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1606–7, Jan. 1. |
Certificate of deaths in Westminster for the
week ending 1 Jan., 1606[–7]. |
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St. Margaret's |
x |
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Whereof of the plague |
j |
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St. Martin's in the Fields |
ij |
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St. Clement Danes |
iiij |
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Buried in all |
xvj |
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1 p. (206. 34.) |
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Edward Jones to the Earl of Salisbury. |
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1606–7, Jan. 2. |
Is indebted for his brother above 1,200l.,
which with his other misfortunes is like to overthrow his estate.
Begs for relief, in view of his brother's and his own services to
the State.—Paternoster Row, 2 Jan., 1606.
Holograph. ½ p. (115. 45.) |
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Edmund Knyvet and Henry Olney. |
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1606–7, Jan. 3. |
Pass signed by Sir Charles Cornwallis to
Edmund Knyvet and Henry Olney, to land and pass forward to
London or other parts of England. They came out of England
with licence: the one with Cornwallis, the other with Sir Thomas
Palmer, who died in this Court.—Valladolid, 3 Jan., 1606.
Seal. ½ p. (115. 46.) |
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Sir Henry Glemham to the Earl of Salisbury. |
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[1606–7], Jan. 4. |
Theodore Melir, having employment from
the King of Denmark to the King, came from Stoad with divers
English merchants and landed at Yarmouth this last of December.
Hiring a guide, they hastened towards the Court; but the guide
led Melir and one of the merchants into such danger, by reason
of the floods, that the Englishman hardly escaped drowning; in
regard whereof Melir assaulted the guide with his sword and
hurt him very sore; whereupon he was brought before Glemham.
As the guide is in good hope of recovery, Glemham sends Melir to
Salisbury, rather than delay him in his negotiation. As Melir
has letters of credit from the King of Denmark, he believes he
will attend Salisbury with his packet. He begs Salisbury to
take order in the matter, either for Melir's appearance if the
guide should die, or for Glemham's proper discharge. Melir
seems to be a man of some quality, he having given bountiful
satisfaction to the guide; who acquits him of his death if his
hurt should miscarry.—Glemham, 4 Jan.
Holograph. Endorsed: "1606." 1 p. (115. 47.) |
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Thomas Campion's Masque. |
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1606[–7], [Jan. 6]. |
"1606. Verses of the Masque."
Begins: "Flora's song. Now hath Flora decked her bowers."
Ends: "Pleasure and music may not be too long." |
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This is a masque by Thomas Campion. It differs in some
respects from the printed copy in Nichols's Progresses of King
James I, Vol. II, pp. 105 seqq. Nichols says it was played on
Twelfth night 1606–7 on the celebration of the nuptials of Lord
Hay and the daughter of Lord Denny.
3 pp. (144. 268.) |
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Christopher Peyton, Auditor, to the Earl of Salisbury. |
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1606–7, Jan. 7. |
His letters patent of the office of Auditor.
with the fee of 13s. 4d., were sequestered from him in August
1603, being procured by the late Earl of Devonshire's means on
behalf of Mr. Ware, one of his lordship's men. He has petitioned
the King that he may be paid the entertainment due to him for
the time he served, as certified by the Auditors here, he having
for 17 years only received in base moneys 368l. 13s. 4d. His
petition has been referred to Salisbury and the rest of the Commissioners for Irish causes, and he begs their furtherance.—7 Jan.,
1606.
Holograph. 1 p. (115. 52.) |
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Monsieur de Gye to the Earl of Salisbury. |
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1606–7, Jan. 7/17. |
Thanks him for his favours. He hopes shortly
to return to the King's presence (aupres du Roy) and begs
Salisbury to tell him how he may be of service to the King.
He sends no news, as he saw the Ambassador yesterday, to whom
he told everything. Salisbury may also learn some by Monsieur
de Lenos [? Lennox].—Paris, 17 Jan., 1607.
Holograph. French. Endorsed: "1606." 1 p. (193. 64.) |
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State of Religion in Northumberland. |
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1606–7, Jan. 8. |
"The state of Northumberland for religion in
the principal families, by whom the multitude may safely be led
in matter of religion or other action. 8 January, 1606." |
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The Earl of Northumberland, greatest possessioner in that
county, his tenants mean persons, unacquainted with their lords,
who have not seen that country these 30 years. They follow the
counsel of Anwick his principal officer. |
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The Lord Ogle's house gone from the name to heirs general;
the eldest daughter married to Mr. Edward Talbot, residing in the
principal house; a protestant. The rest of the Ogles gentlemen
of mean livings, some protestants, some papists. |
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Sir Raph Gray of Chillingham, not thought to be forward in
religion, comes seldom to church, his lady lately deceased a
recusant; in her time divers seminary priests secretly entertained in her house; divers of his principal servants recusants.
His eldest daughter a recusant, married to the chief of the
Forsters. His second daughter married to young Mr. Huddleston
of Westmorland. Neither of them come often to church. The
rest of his children brought up in his house. One of his sisters
married to Mr. Ratcliff of Dilston, both recusants, their many
children brought up in papistry. Another sister married to
Mr. Collingwode of Eslington deceased, both recusants. Edward
Gray, a commissioner for the middle shires, his second brother,
reputed a Church papist; his eldest son comes not to church,
is servant to Lord William Howard. Roger Gray, the third
brother, a simple man, not careful of religion. Arthur Gray, the
fourth brother, has absented himself from church divers years,
but now comes, his wife comes not. Divers of his friends, tenants
and followers, recusants or Church papists. |
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Sir William Fenwick, a protestant by profession, his wife a
recusant, sister to Sir George Selby; her children, as much as in
her is, brought up in papistry. Sir John Fenwick, his eldest son
by his first wife, a protestant. Sundry of that name, being a
great family, protestants, others papists. |
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Mr. Heron of Chipchace, chief of the Herons, newly out of his
wardship, his religion yet appears not. Roger Woddrington
intends to draw on a marriage betwixt him and a daughter of
Mr. Ratcliff's, a recusant, and another marriage betwixt Mr.
Ratcliff's eldest son and a daughter of Sir William Fenwick's by
this wife. The rest of the Herons mean men. |
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Young Mr. Ridley, not yet out of his wardship, married to
Sir Richard Musgrave's daughter; his religion yet appears not.
The rest of the Ridleys, men of mean estates, commonly follow
their chief. |
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Sir Henry Woddrington has married the sister of Sir Henry
Curwen a papist, who has lately married the widow of Christopher
Wright the traitor; the mother of Sir Henry Curwen a papist.
Sir Henry Woddrington since his marriage and his reconciliation
with his brother, comes seldom to church: a great discountenancer
of the best ministers. Roger Woddrington, his second brother,
the most dangerous recusant in that county, his wife a recusant,
the daughter of Mr. Ratcliff a recusant; his children educated in
papistry. Raph Woddrington, the third brother, a simple man.
His sister married to Mr. Herington of Bifront, both papists.
Sir Ephraim Woddrington their uncle, not careful of any religion,
a great bearer with thieves. Very few else of the name, and they
mean men. |
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Sir Cuthbert Collingwode, deceased; in his life time a Church
papist. Thomas Collingwode his eldest son, deceased, a recusant;
his wife, who yet lives, a recusant, sister to Sir Raph Gray. His
eldest son a ward, brought up with Sir Raph Gray. George
Collingwode, second son to Sir Cuthbert, a recusant, his wife a
recusant, sister to Mr. Swinborne a recusant. One sister married
to Mr. Carnaby of Hatton, both recusants. One sister married
to Mr. Thornton of Wotton Castle, both recusants. One sister
a recusant married to Mr. Thomas Salvin. Many of the
name, some recusants, some Church papists, not one good
protestant. |
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Mr. Forster of Hetherston, chief of the Forsters, a Church papist,
his wife a recusant, daughter to Sir Raph Gray. Mr. Forster of
Bambrough a profane libertine. His eldest son, Claudius Forster,
lately married the daughter of Sir William Fenwick, by this his
second wife, and therefore her religion suspected. The rest of
the Forsters gross libertines. |
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Mr. Swinburne of Edlingham a recusant, his wife deceased,
daughter of Sir Cuthbert Collingwode, a recusant while she lived.
His eldest son now page to the Earl of Essex. His children
brought up in papistry. Mr. Swinburne of Capleton a Church
papist, together with his wife, sister to Sir Wilfrid Lawson.
His eldest son a Church papist, married to the daughter of the
other Swinburne; she is a recusant. His second son yet
unmarried, a Church papist. |
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Mr. Ratclif of Dilston a recusant, his wife sister to Sir Raph
Gray; she is a recusant. His eldest daughter a recusant, wife to
Roger Woddrington. All his many sons and daughters brought
up in papistry. His tenants and followers all papists, or backward in religion. |
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Mr. Carr, at Fourd, yet a protestant, [his wife] sister to Sir
William Selby, a dissolute man and a favourer of ill men.
William Carr of Itall Castle, his brother, a recusant, his wife a
recusant. The rest of the Carrs, some protestants, some Church
papists. |
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Gentlemen of lesser families, papists: Mr. Carnaby of Hatton,
his wife daughter to Sir Cuthbert Collingwode: Mr. Thornton of
Wotton, his wife daughter to the same: Mr. Haggerston of
Haggerston. |
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Sir Robert Delavale, a commissioner, a protestant, his sons
and friends protestants, his lady long since deceased, sister to
Sir Raph Gray. |
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Mr. Strother of Newton, his sons and friends protestants, his
wife sister to Sir John Selby deceased. |
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Mr. Muschamp of Baremore a protestant, his wife sister to
Sir William Selby, his children and friends (saving his mother)
protestants. |
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Protestants:—Mr. Middleton of Betsa; Mr. Midfourth of
Midfourth; Sir William Selby the elder; Sir William Selby the
younger; Sir Raph Selby and Sir John Selby his brethren;
Sir George Selby and his wife, sister to Sir William Selby; his
brethren profess to be protestants; his sisters which are many
are all married, some protestants, but the greater part and those
that are married to gentlemen of best quality, recusants;
Mr. Selby of Bittleston and his sons; the rest of the name
protestants. |
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Strangers in the country residing:—Sir William Reade, by
profession a protestant, a great libertine; Sir Henry Guavara,
a protestant.
3 pp. (192. 63.) |
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Viscount Bindon to the Earl of Salisbury. |
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1606–7, Jan. 9. |
I am enforced to acquaint you and the rest
of your honourable company with dealings I fear will procure my
own blame by concealing my information so long as I have done,
and as I longer should have done, if all my hope of fit reformation
had not been taken away by subscribing lately unto such a
certificate as the mother of malice never durst to have done, if
she had once cast her eye upon that danger she might bring
herself into thereby. My request is you would be present when
my cause shall be brought in question. I mean to be examined
and censured in that high place of authority where justice only
is to be expected, myself depending altogether on that censure
you think meetest for the maintenance of well doing and
reformation of misdoing apparently approved.—9 Jan., 1606.
Holograph. ½ p. (115. 54.) |
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John Vaudray to the Earl of Salisbury. |
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[1606–7. Before Jan. 11.] |
For letters to the Earl of Derby,
chamberlain of the County Palatine of Chester, requiring him to
assign counsel to the petitioner and forward the ends of justice in
a suit depending in the Exchequer of Chester between him and
one Edward Vaudray, who is trying to dispossess him and his
brother Richard of certain leases which they hold by good title
from their father, deceased.—Undated.
Petition. 1 p. (197. 99.)
[See Cal. of S.P. Dom. 1603–1610, p. 344.] |
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Commissioners of The Middle Shires
to the Same. |
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1606–7, Jan. 11. |
By our letter of the 8th we advertised you
of some malefactors of note whom then we had in gaol, as also
of some whose apprehension we then expected. Since then the
Lord William Howard, riding in person with his servants, has
apprehended three infamous offenders. Thomas Armstrong alias
Antons Edwards Tom, John Armstrong alias Jock Stowelugs,
whom we certified fugitives in our last list of outlaws, and
Christopher Urwen. His lordship took exceeding pains in riding
all the night from his own house upon the late Borders to the
confines of Yorkshire, whither he pursued them. We commend
his great care, the rather because these eminent ill-doers, having
long annoyed these parts, could not heretofore be laid hold on. |
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The many breaches of prison at Carlisle move us to hasten a
gaol-delivery, knowing that men of their quality are desperate
and full of practices. We have appointed to hold one on the
27th of this month, purposing to bring these three to their trial
as well as others, unless directed to the contrary.—Carlisle,
11 Jan., 1606.
Signed: Hen: Carliolen; Will. Lawson; Joseph Pennington;
Edward Gray. 1 p. (115. 55.) |
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Stephen Lesieur to the Same. |
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1606–7, Jan. 11. |
Encloses an English version of the Articles
of Peace lately concluded between the Emperor and the Turk.
Is advertised that the Emperor has caused a process criminal to
be commenced against all the Jews of Frankfort, Worms, Mentz
and Fridburg, not specifying the crime. Most men are of opinion
it is to have the 200,000 fl: which he is to send to the Great Turk.
A speech there is that he requires of the Duke of Savoy his eldest
daughter in marriage.—11 Jan., 1606.
Holograph. 1 p. (192. 65.) |
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The Mayor and Burgesses of Portsmouth to the
Earl of Salisbury. |
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1606–7, Jan. 12. |
Sir Oliver St. John was appointed one of the
burgesses of Parliament for this town. He being now employed
in the King's service in Ireland, they have received warning for
the nomination of another in his place; and knowing not how
better to manifest their love and duty to Salisbury, they leave
the nomination to him.—Portsmouth, 12 Jan., 1606.
Signed: W. Wynter, Mayor. 1 p. (115. 56.) |
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Sir John Savage, Robert Nedham, Robert Cholmondeleygh,
Thomas Wylbram, William Brereton, Geo. Cotton and
Ralph Wilbraham to Lord Ellesmere, Lord Chancellor,
and the Earl of Salisbury. |
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1606–7, Jan. 13. |
Express their thanks for the stay that is
made of the grant to Sir Ran[dolf] Manwayringe touching the
common of Ranmore. Mr. Slade, their counsel, has their
directions for the hearing of the cause, for which they beg
consideration. A very great number of their poor tenants and
other the borderers are utterly undone if the common be taken
from them.—Acton, 13 Jan., 1606.
Signed. 1 p. (115. 57.) |
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Margaret Francisci to the Privy Council. |
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1606–7, [after Jan. 13/23]. |
For access to her husband LieutenantColonel Thomas Francisci, prisoner in the Tower, and for his
enlargement.—Undated.
The Enclosure: Certificate, signed and sealed by Ambrosio
Spinola, Marquis de Benaffro, that Francisci before leaving for
England declared to him, through Colonel Jacomo de Franceschi
his brother, that he was going solely for a certain enterprise upon
the town of Sluys.—Brussels, 23 Jan., 1607.
French. 2 pp. (P. 1225.) |
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Ralph Winwood to the Earl of Salisbury. |
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[1606–7], Jan. 14. |
The 11th of this month Arthens the Deputy
for France came to visit me. To that which I advertised of the
subject of his journey in my last dispatch, he added this, that the
French King gave him in charge to represent to his Masters this
overture: that he was willing to break his peace with Spain
and desirous to make a league defensive and offensive with his
Majesty of Great Britain, with the United Provinces and the
Princes of Germany which profess religion; whereby not only
these Provinces should be for ever secured; but also a perpetual
peace, by confining the Spaniards beyond the Pyrenees, be
established in these parts to all future ages. This overture, he
said, Monsieur La Boderie had communicated to his Majesty
some months since, which though it was not then embraced, yet
that King did intend again to prosecute it, and to recommend
to the States' diligence the negotiation thereof, as unto them
who should reap the most present fruit of the success. My answer
to him was that this overture was of a great consequence, which
would ask much time for deliberation before it could be resolved,
and, after resolution, as much before it could be brought to
effect. I did not know whether the present necessity of these
Provinces could endure so long patience, which to the judgment
of them who best know their state did require a more speedy
relief. I did not doubt but that he brought good warrant for
what he should propound: but I remembered well the like
overture was made in her late Majesty's days by Monsieur de
Boissise, who was disavowed, and by Monsieur de Rosny two
sundry times, to myself; to no other end, as the effect did show,
but to amuse others and to entertain himself. The last league
of this nature the Duke of Bouillon did negotiate; and if the
French King did intend sincerely, it would carry with it a far
better grace to employ in a business of this worth some of his own
and of the best quality. I said I could not judge what ear his
Majesty, now being in peace, would give to this overture, which
would have been propounded in a more seasonable time at his
Majesty's first entry into England; neither did I think the
States without a good ground would undertake this negotiation.
His reply was that other ground he had none than the words of
that King, seconded by Messieurs de Sully and de Villeroy. The
next day I spake with Monsieur Barnevelt, who acknowledged
that Arthens had made unto him the like discourse, which he
wished to be founded upon a more authentical ground, for the
more sound proceeding of the States in a matter of so great
importance, than upon the bare relation of the King's words.
But, howsoever, he concluded that their state doth require a
provisional assistance for 6 months, without which it would be
to small purpose to attend the issue of this project. I have
thought it my duty to advertise you hereof, until some resolution
be taken in these affairs, which now shortly will be done, here
being assembled the States of Zeeland, Utrich and Guelders, as
well for the answer to the proposition of Vanderhorst, as for
provision of means for the entertainment of the war this year.—
The Haghe, 14 Jan.
Holograph. Endorsed: "1606." 2 pp. (115. 58.) |
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Henry Lok to the Earl of Salisbury. |
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1606–7, Jan. 14. |
In the cause between himself and Sir William
Killigrew's nephew, he begs Salisbury to encourage Sir William
to interpose to take into his own hands the writer's lands and
lease, and to be accountable to him only so far as the right goes.
He desires employment under Salisbury, requiring it for his
present fortune and his child's estate.—14 Jan., 1606.
Holograph. 1 p. (115. 59.) |
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Henry Hobarte, Attorney General, to the Earls of
Suffolk and Salisbury. |
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1606–7. Jan. 15. |
He has had with him Lord Mounteagle's
sister's counsel, the wife of Abingdon, and Sir John Dromond,
with respect to the manor of Hanlip. Gives details of the
charges upon the land: but sufficient proof of them has not been
given to satisfy him. If they are of force, yet the grant to Sir
John Dromond can do no hurt: for in his hands the lands will
be more readily liable to their lawful charges than if in the King's.
If Suffolk and Salisbury can accord the parties, saving his
Majesty's right, it will be a good work. If not, the grant to
Dromond may proceed.—London, 15 Jan., 1606.
Signed. 1 p. (115. 63.) |
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Noel de Caron to the Earl of Salisbury. |
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1606–7, Jan. 15. |
Begs for a warrant for a doe, as he desires to
send some English venison to the marriage of a daughter of a
friend of his in Zeeland.—Suyd Lambeth, 15 Jan., 1606.
Holograph. French. 1 p. (192. 66.) |
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Replies of the King of Spain to the Memorials of the
English Ambassador. |
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1606–7, Jan. 15/25. |
Memorial 1. |
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(1) A letter has been written to Don Luis Faxardo to report on
the alleged ill treatment by him of four ships encountered off
Cape St. Vincent and of Andrew Sheyllen at Lisbon. His answer
is enclosed. |
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(2) A letter is ordered to be written to the Viceroy to investigate
the ill treatment of certain Englishmen at Lisbon by Don Steban
de Faro, and do justice accordingly. |
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(3) The Duke of Medina Sidonia reports on the case of Thomas
Vens and one of his seamen at San Lucar (No. 3 in the English
Consul's list of complaints), that the Spaniards borrowed an
English vessel to tow a galleon, it being usual for ships to assist
each other in this way. The crew made an armed resistance and
the crew of the galleon took the ship by force and kept it two days.
The Duke, though considering the English to be the most in the
wrong, ordered the captain and soldiers of the galleon to be
arrested, but owing to their absence could not lay hands on them,
of which, as well as of the restitution of the vessel, he sends the
English Consul's certificates. |
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(4) His Majesty has ordered payment to be made for the corn
taken for the galleys from Thomas Caro and John Lead and
others (No. 3 in Consul's list). |
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(5) Don Juan Maldonado has been ordered to release George All
unless he has been imprisoned for another cause from that stated.
Don Juan's reply will be sent to the Ambassador. |
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(6) The King has ordered the restoration of the ship seized by
the Count of Elda off Gibraltar, the case is to be tried in the
King's Court. |
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(7) With regard to the money said to have been taken by the
same Count from a ship at Cadiz, the King has ordered justice
to be done. |
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(8) The same Count has been ordered to send a certificate of
restitution of the small ship seized by him with salt cod at Lisbon.
This will be shown to the Ambassador. |
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(9) The corn seized at Minorca from Humfrey Rastal, an
English merchant, has already been paid for, as the English
Ambassador knows. |
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(10) The case of Charles Colfox and others at Seville (English
Consul's No. 25) shall be settled with all speed. |
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(11) The Corregidor of Malaga and the Proveedor Miguel de
Oviedo are to be written to for an explanation of their conduct. |
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(12) The King has ordered the Vice-Chancellor and Council of
Aragon to conclude the case of the ship La Vonard, seized in
Sardinia, as quickly as possible (English Consul's No. 2). The
report will be sent to the Ambassador. |
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(13) The Constable of Castile shall call up the case of the ship
and merchandise seized in Sicily (English Consul's No. 1) per
viam recognoscendi. |
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(14) The Viceroy and Inquisitors of Sicily are to report their
proceedings in the cases of Peter Hill and Robert Vell, and those
of Portugal in that of Hugh Gorgayne. The reports will be sent
to the Ambassador. |
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(15) The importation of forbidden books is contrary to treaty,
and those who import them do so at their peril. |
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(16) The King of Spain harbours no traitors: he believes the
persons named by the Ambassador to be falsely accused. On the
other hand the King of Great Britain employs Levinus, one of his
Majesty's rebels, and shelters thousands of others who are
constantly conspiring. He also permits his subjects to take
service with the rebels, and his Ambassador in Flanders has
favoured the escape of rebels there. |
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(17) The King has ordered the payment of all debts which will
put an end to the inconvenience alleged. |
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Memorial 2. |
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(1) Orders have been given for immediate payment of the debt
to George Aresquin. |
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(2) The same for Ralph Edmund. |
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(3) John Nowes's case shall be settled and the order handed to
the Ambassador. |
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(4) Orders have been given for immediate payment of the
debt to John Reo. |
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(5) The same for Thomas Anderson. |
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Copies of the letters written to the King's Ministers in the Ports
are enclosed herewith. |
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Madrid, 25 Jan., 1607. Andres de Prada.
Spanish. Endorsed: "These answeres were sent by his
Maties Embassador in March last, but hitherto no performance of
any of the Orders." 3¼ pp. (193. 65.) |
