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May 4.
The Old Man. |
127. Sir Thomas Palmer to the Lord Protector, Complains that
the High Marshal and Comptroller of Boulogne interfere with his
authority and government in the Old Man. Details a recent dispute between him and Bridges, and incloses a copy of his original
commission. [Four pages and a half.] Incloses, |
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127. I. Copy of his appointment, dated Greenwich, June 8, 1545.
[One page and a half.] |
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127. II. Copy of the preceding letter. [Five pages and a half.] |
May 5.
The Old Man. |
128. Sir Thomas Palmer to Sir William Paget. The Marshal
and Comptroller here demand more ambition than others have done
before, and in his opinion rather for glory than service. Has
written to the Protector on the subject, as he will see by the copy
of his letter. Requests he will peruse the orders of the castle of
Guisnes, as in his foolish opinion it were not ill the like were
followed in other places. |
May 6.
Boulogne. |
129. Lord Grey to the Lord Protector. Yesterday M. Chastillon
and M. D'Estrees arrived at their fort, and at their coming they
shot off all their ordnance in great triumph. The latter came to
visit him, intimating the desire of Chastillon to have an interview
with him this morning on the other side of the water, and mentioned that the object was to confer as to the operations at the
haven, which they considered to be intended for a fort. During
the conversation with D'Estrees, who remained all night with him,
the latter repeatedly mentioned the high opinion which his master
the French King entertained of Grey, and the large sum which he
would give for such another officer, whereby it seemed as if D'Estrees
sought somewhat to practise with him. He also had inquired
whether all in England agreed well in opinions; and being answered,
"Never better,"—"I ween, quoth he, not all; for the Bishop of
Winchester agreeth not with some of the rest." Grey remarked,
"We make small account of him, nor a great many such; for
though they were evil disposed, they can do no harm. But I know,
of what opinion soever he be, his credit, to be plain with you, can
neither do good nor hurt; and you must consider the thing, that it
is neither this opinion nor that, that will move our men to forget
their duties to their Prince." D'Estrees then inquired whether the
Duke of Norfolk was dead or alive? and was informed that he was
alive. Next morning Chastillon and he had their interview; the
former demurring to the alleged fortress, and when shown that it
was not, but only a jetty, replied that it was true, but in the event of
a war it might be used for a strength, and they could not deny it;
for the Tower of Order is a cavalier over it, and the base town
flanks the outside. The idea of hostile intentions being repudiated,
and cause of offence, if amity was bonâ fide entertained, demonstrated not to exist, Chastillon complained that they raised it with
two walls, filled between like a fortress, and made it so high, that
afterwards they might put men upon it without the possibility of
impeachment. It was explained that the making of the haven
with two walls and filling with sand, is to save stuff, or else the sea
would require to have the wall all massy to the breadth of the
two walls, and that the filling and the height is to raise it above
the high-water mark, in order that lime and other stuff be not
washed away at every full sea, as is now the case, to the great
hindrance of the work. Grey farther stated, that in event of war
they would rather destroy it themselves than the French should
enjoy it; but being of good purpose, desired it should be so
received. "Well, M. de Grey," said Chastillon, 'I will depart from
you for this time, and shall be so bold to visit you again at my
return this way upon Monday next, and will take a supper with
you;' and thus we departed." [Six pages.] |
May 20.
Calais. |
130. Lord Cobham to Sir William Paget. The trumpeter of this
town, whom for that purpose he had sent to Ardres this morning,
assures him that no troops have arrived there, and that none are
expected. The Captain of the town had also sent him by the trum
peter very friendly words, affirming on his honour that no new
soldiers had come there. Richard Brooke has just arrived with
letters from the Council; it would be no little comfort if Paget
would write to him. [Half a page.] |
May 21.
Calais. |
131. Same to same. Being, by reason of the rumours of French
papers, placed in some doubt, desires to be informed what they hear
of those in England. Entreats that Hugh Counsel may be returned
hither speedily with money to pay the garrison. [Half a page.] |
| May. |
132. The Council to [Lord Grey?] Injunctions and homilies "for
the better setting forth of the true honoring of God and extinguishment of all superstitions and popery" have been issued, and copies
of these are sent for delivery to the curates and others within the
limits of High Boulogne. [One page. See his Majesty's Journal,
in "Literary Remains of King Edward VI.," Vol. ii., p. 214,
printed for the Roxburghe Club.] |
Oct. 31.
Calais. |
133. Assignment by John Knight, Town Clerk of Calais, to
Thomas Bury, Merchant of the Staple, of his mansion in the parish
of St. Mary the Virgin, in Calais, with the great wool-house adjoining, and the two gardens and all thereto pertaining. Which
tenement is bounded by the mansion of Richard Lennard on the
south, and that of William Stephens on the north, and was purchased by Knight from Francis Wilforth, of the City of London,
gentleman, and Alice his wife. [Broadside on vellum; seal lost.] |
