Henry VIII: January 1517, 21-31 | British History Online

Letters and Papers, Foreign and Domestic, Henry VIII, Volume 2, 1515-1518. Originally published by Her Majesty's Stationery Office, London, 1864.

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'Henry VIII: January 1517, 21-31', in Letters and Papers, Foreign and Domestic, Henry VIII, Volume 2, 1515-1518, ed. J S Brewer( London, 1864), British History Online https://prod.british-history.ac.uk/letters-papers-hen8/vol2/pp905-919 [accessed 5 November 2024].

January 1517



21 Jan. R. O.	2806. KNIGHT to WOLSEY.
	Arrived at Brussels on the 20th. Knows not when he shall have an audience, though Chievres and the Chancellor are pleased with his coming. On his sending to know my Lady Margaret's pleasure touching my Lord Chamberlain, she replied that she had sent her secretary to the Emperor to learn his pleasure. Whilst writing, received a packet from Sir Robert Wingfield, directed to my Lord Chamberlain at Tournay. The ambassadors of France have been very urgent to meet the Emperor, whom he has hitherto put off, commanding them to wait for him at Mechlin. He is now at Mastrike, and is expected at Brussels. Brussels, 21 Jan. Sealed.
	Hol., p. 1. Add.: Lord Cardinal of York.
22 Jan. R. O.	2807. SAMPSON to WOLSEY.
	Arrived at Dover on Friday night. At 3 next morning took passage, and hoped to arrive at Calais by 8 or 9; but was driven to Boulogne, and came that night to Calais. On Sunday took a wagon towards Tournay, his horses being still at Dover. Intended leaving on Tuesday for Bruges, but stayed to learn from my Lord Lieutenant what had been done in the matter, and sent a proctor to Bruges to procure longer delay till Wolsey's other provision should arrive from Rome. If they will not consent to this he will repair to Bruges forthwith "for the defence." The Master of the Rolls, whom he found at Tournay, agrees with him in this policy. If he should go to Bruges they would refuse further delay on the ground of his long tarrying and his being fully instructed. Tournay, 22 Jan. 1516. Sealed.
	Hol., pp. 2. Add.: Lord Cardinal's grace. Endd.
22 Jan. R. O.	2808. TUNSTAL to WOLSEY.
	John Rodes, one of the six clerks, wishes to deliver up his office to William Jeffson, the bearer, who has been with Tunstal this journey, and whom he has admitted. Doubts not Wolsey will find him diligent. He has been recommended by Mr. More, and shown great discretion in this journey. Tournay, 22 Jan.
	Hol., p. 1. Add.: Lord Card. of York. Endd.
22 Jan. P. S.	2809. For WILLIAM LORD WYLLOUGHBY.
	Licence to export 200 quarters of barley malt, and 50 tuns of beer. Greenwich, 13 Jan. 8 Hen. VIII. Del. Westm., 22 Jan.
	Fr. 8 Hen. VIII. m. 5.
22 Jan. P. S.	2810. For HUGH STARKY, sewer of the Chamber.
	Grant of the forfeited possessions of Roger Wodehowse in Chester, Salop, or elsewhere, of the annual value of 8l., lately held by Wm. Smyth of Henry VII.: at the rent of one red rose at Midsummer. Greenwich, 12 Jan. 8 Hen. VIII. Del. Westm., 22 Jan. (fn. 1)
	Pat. 8 Hen. VIII. p. 2, m. 12.
22 Jan. P. S.	2811. For JOHN CLERC, master of the King's ship called The Soveraigne.
	Licence to export 500 quarters of wheat: not to exceed 6s. 8d. the quarter. Greenwich, 6 Jan. 8 Hen. VIII. Del. Westm., 22 Jan.
	Fr. 8 Hen. VIII. m. 5.
23 Jan. R. MS. 13 B. II. 271. B. M. Ep. Reg. Sc. I. 259. Adv. MS. 448.	2812. ALBANY to CHRISTIERN KING OF DENMARK.
	When first he came to Scotland the people were not desirous of peace, but Leo's ambassador, who stayed for a whole year in Scotland, persuaded them to it, and the French ambassador also invited them to join the peace made with England, 5 April 1514. For some months peace was kept, but the English were always seeking occasion to break it, by harboring rebels, &c. Ambassadors were sent to England, and effected a truce till last St. Andrew's Day. They also came to an agreement about the Queen's rights. The truce was prolonged, on the 24th July, until the Feast of St. John, with juster terms, and was ratified by the King of England on 31 Dec., and, in accordance with the wishes of the King of Denmark, prolonged still further, until next St. Andrew's Day. The English, however, refused to abide by it or to return the documents, excusing their conduct by the demands of the Scotch Queen. The Council then yielded to her demands more than was just, as will be seen by a copy of the grant enclosed, in addition to the letters sent to the King and Cardinal. Now that the English are again proceeding to use force, and have prevented the Danish ambassador from coming to Scotland or sending his letters, wishes to know what assistance Christiern can send by June. Edinburgh, 23 _ 1516. The King of France is sending forces. Albany's secretary is sent to England for the King's reply concerning the truce.
	Lat.
23 Jan. Galba, B. V. 22. B. M.	2813. KNIGHT to HENRY VIII.
	On the 22nd had a gracious audience with the King, demanding a confirmation of the treaty lately concluded. The Chancellor answered, his master would do what he could, but by reason of certain treaties with the French could not comply till certain things were erased. Was asked to wait till the Emperor arrived. My Lady tells him she has received letters from Lewis Maroton, now with the Emperor, stating the inclination of the latter towards England, and his refusal to confirm the treaty lately made with France when presented by Fylinger and Curteville. The Emperor has desired my Lady to send a gentleman to Worcester at Tournay, allowing him to visit the King of Arragon, and accompany him to Louvain, where the first meeting of the Emperor shall be. The French ambassador will have audience at Louvain before Worcester's arrival. Brussels, 23 Jan.
	Hol., pp. 2, mutilated. Add. and endd. at ƒ. 25*.
23 Jan. Galba, B. V. 24*. B. M.	2814. KNIGHT to [the EARL OF WORCESTER ?]
	My Lady Margaret sent her secretary to state that the Emperor is not content at not seeing his lordship, before he sees the French ambassadors, as he had proposed. He is also dissatisfied that the King of Arragon had not yet met him. The excuse here is that as the old Queen of Naples is dead, the King must needs go into mourning, and it is doubtful whether he will be able to go to Louvain. He desires Worcester to make haste. The King adheres to his resolution not to confirm the late treaty, unless certain things are omitted. Brussels, 23 Jan.
	Copy, p. 1, mutilated.
23 Jan. P. S.	2815. For JOHN CARVANNELL, the King's chaplain.
	Grant of the priory of Lyflett, St. Hilary, near Jersey, vice John Bryhawlt of Bretagne, resigned. Greenwich, 18 Jan. 8 Hen. VIII. Del. Westm., 23 Jan.
	Pat. 9 (sic) Hen. VIII. p. 2, m. 7.
23 Jan.	2816. For TH. BAKEHOWSE, chaplain.
	Presentation to the church of Marisfield, Chichester dioc., vice Roger Darley, clk., resigned, Westm., 23 Jan.
	Pat. 8 Hen. VIII. p. 2, m. 13.
23 Jan. P. S.	2817. For JOHN SODA, apothecary to the Queen Consort.
	Licence to export 1,000 quarters of wheat and malt: not to exceed 6s. the quarter. Greenwich, 13 Jan. 8 Hen. VIII. Del. Westm., 23 Jan.
	Pat. 8 Hen. VIII. p. 1, m. 25.
23 Jan. P. S.	2818. For BENEDICT DE OPICUS.
	Licence to export 1,000 quarters of wheat: not to exceed 6s. 8d. the quarter. Richmond, 24 Dec. 8 Hen. VIII. Del. Westm., 23 Jan.
	Fr. 8 Hen. VIII. m. 4.
24 Jan. Calig. D. VI. 303, B. M.	2819. TOURNAY.
	i. "Certain articles devised at Tournay, the 24th day of January anno 8 Hen. VIII. by the Earl of Worcester the King's chamberlain, Sir Ric. Jerningham, [Deputy, and other the Kin]g's Council in the said city, for the more ripe and better instruction of William Pawne and John Le Sellier, the King's commissioners for the making of the King's citadel at Tournay, and for the ordering of the same in every behalf." 1. The commissioners to be guided by the advice of the King's Deputy and Council at Tournay. 2. The tower is to be built between Pounte de Chasteau and the West Sluice, with two vaults. 3. A bulwark to be made at Pounte de Chasteau. 4. A gate at the north end of the bridge with two towers adjoining and a wall. 5. The white tower at the Minthouse corner to be made with three vaults, but no barbican built at present. 6. Toward the new dyke, to be raised two vaults. 7. Two arches to be made, one at the so[uth end] of the west scluse, the other at the parting of the citadel and the town, to be fenced with spykons of iron. 8. The same tower to be made of as great substance as the white tower. 9. The bulwark on the south side of the west sluice to be repaired, 10. after the device of my Lord Chamberlain. 11. Bulwarks at Porte Broyle to be repaired after the best device of the Council; two wards to be made as jaws to the said gate, and vaulted with timber. 12. Repairs to be done to the walls [from] Porte Broyle to the sluice. 13. What height [the new wall and the "avamure"] of the citadel ought to be. 14. Buildings in the way to be pulled down; sc. a bridge standing on [the] inner ward of the said city, eastward fr[om the] said citadel towards Saint Brice's, with a tower N.E. from Poorte Marvy. Also the steeple of St. Brice's church, the gate with the towers at the entering of the marketplace S. from Ponte de Chasteau, with another tower adjoining, E. 15. [The tower by] the west scluse to be fortified, the roof to be made flat for ordnance. 16. The tower at the S. end of P. de Chasteau to be made massive, the stairs to be mured up, and new stairs made on the inside, and the roof made flat for ordnance. 17. The commissioners generally be helped by the Council in following the instructions and "plat" signed by the King.
	ii. Estimate of the number of laborers required, &c.: Masons, 506; their servants and mortar makers, 1518; 30 carpenters, 8 sawyers, 22 smiths, 40 rokkyers and hewers of stone, [200] laborers to wind up 15 gymmes, [400] quarrymen and others, [100] workers at the pumps, 12 piermen, lightermen, measurers of stone, and tailors of lime. Total ij.ml. viii.c. x[xvj.] Six score carts to be employed in carrying stone and earth. Item, inquiry to be made as to the money necessary to carry on these works by 15 Feb.
	Corrected draft, pp. 9.
R. O.	2. Copy (or draft ?) of the above with slight differences. At the end are a few items concerning a proclamation to be issued in English and French against stealing the tools of the workmen, playing at dice and cards, drinking in houses during work hours, and soldiers interfering with the laborers.
	Pp. 10.
24 Jan. R. O.	2820. MOUNTJOY to WOLSEY.
	Is glad his conduct has met with the King's approval in repressing the rebels. Thanks Wolsey for befriending him and his friends in England. The garrison is in good order. Begs to be recalled before Easter. His departure from England was so sudden that he left his affairs unsettled. Hears they are much worse by his absence. Some of the garrison here are more fit than he to superintend the making of citadels. On the King's former letters to himself and the Lord Chamberlain, he had sent most of his baggage into England, and has no provision for his house. Understands Wolsey has been good to him in the matter of the wools between his father Kebill and John Mondy, executors of Alderman William Browne. Begs Sir Richard Wingfield may be ordered to release the wools upon surety. Asks credence for Thomas Blount, his servant, and his chaplain, Sir William. Has written touching that city and balliage to the King. My Lord Chamberlain will inform Wolsey further. Great thanks are due for his services. John Sellier is going over with my lord, who will show Wolsey divers matters. He has often given Mountjoy valuable information. Begs he may be sent back shortly. Tournay, 24 Jan. Signed and sealed.
	Pp. 3. Add.: Lord Cardinal Abp. of York.
24 Jan. Galba, B. V. 23. B. M.	2821. The EARL OF WORCESTER and TUNSTAL to HENRY VIII.
	Received letters yesterday from Sir Robert Wingfield and from Dr. Knight, now resident with the King of Castile. The former states that the Emperor, after resting six or seven days at Maestrich, will proceed to Brussels, and wishes them to visit the King of Castile first, and accompany him to Louvain. Knight states that he had sent Richmond to my Lady, who had received no answer from the Emperor touching her coming. Afterwards she sent Knight a letter, copy enclosed, stating it was Henry's pleasure they should address themselves first to the King of Castile. They marvel how he should know that. Tomorrow they repair to Bruges for that purpose. The ambassadors of France have made suit to have an audience with the Emperor, and are to wait for him at Mechlin. Tournay, 24 Jan.
	P.S.—Enclose a letter from Knight, stating that the Emperor did not stay at Maestrich as Wingfield said he would. Wished to know, as he is so near, whether they should resort to him first or his nephew. Think it strange that the King of Castile's Council make more fuss about the obsequies of the old Queen of Naples now dead, sister to the late King of Arragon, than the meeting with his natural grandfather now living and coming so far to see him. Signed.
	Pp. 3, mutilated. Add. and endd.
24 Jan. R. O.	2822. SIR ROB. WINGFIELD to HENRY VIII.
	Wrote last on the 21st from Maestrich, stating that the Emperor would leave next morning betimes, which he did along with both Cardinals and all the ambassadors into the land of Liege, They lodged at a town of the Bishop's, called Tungyes, his Majesty going three miles further to a town called Centroyne, of which one half belongs to the Bishop, the other to the Abbot. On the 23rd Wingfield and the two Cardinals removed to Leew and the Emperor to Theyne otherwise called Tyllemont, where he remained yesterday. They passed on to Arscot, where he has commanded them to remain. Writes no more, as he is sending to Wolsey a letter from Sion signed both by him and Wingfield. Arscot, 24 Jan. 1517.
	P.S.—Just before closing received the enclosed from James Fugger, written in Italian. Has had several several such requests before, and had always answered that though the 6,000 Rh. fl. were not in the hands of the Archduchess, he doubted not she would satisfy him soon. Marvels at the long delay, seeing the money was so necessary for the Emperor's descent into these parts. Begs, if the sum be not yet assigned, that the King will provide it. In binding himself as Henry's ambassador for the said sum had acted only to frustrate the designs of the Emperor's enemies, for the non-payment would have given them an advantage. To counteract their venom Sion had written to the King and Wolsey that he was ready to deliver to the Emperor's hands the 2,000 nobles which the King had given him when in England, but had received no answer.
	Hol., pp. 3. Add. and endd.
24 Jan. P. S.	2823. For ALLEN KYNG, yeoman purveyor of wine for the Household.
	Licence to export 400 quarters of wheat, beans and pease. Greenwich, 25 Jan 8 Hen. VIII. Del. Westm., 24 Jan. (fn. 2)
24 Jan. P. S.	2824. For JOHN BILLINGTON of Redding, Berks, alias of London, tailor.
	Protection; going in the retinue of Sir Ric. Wingfield, Deputy of Calais. Greenwich, 22 Jan. 8 Hen. VIII. Del. Westm., 24 Jan.
	Fr. 8 Hen. VIII. m. 9.
25 Jan. Calig. E. II. 51. B. M.	2825. JERNINGIIAM and the COUNCIL OF TOURNAY to [HENRY VIII.]
	Jerningham arrived on the 5th Jan. and delivered the King's letters and credence. The Lord Lieutenant thereupon discharged 200 soldiers [from] 11th Jan. with a month's wages for conduct money. On the departure of my Lord Lieutenant and his wife on the 22nd, there were also discharged ... horse and foot; on the 24th, 100 soldiers. Next month will discharge others, to the number of 490 in all, which will be sufficient, considering the number of foreign artificers that will have to be called in for the works. The order for paying the soldiers every three months has been carried out by some management, many being in very needy circumstances, who have been accommodated with loans till next payment. Desires to have for this purpose 1,000l. between payments. The Council of the city are sending a deputation to the King, with certain articles, of which he hopes to forward a copy. My [Lord Chamberlain] has overseen the citadel and works. Will send by next post certain articles for their advancement drawn up by him and the Council. [Tournay,] 25 Jan.
	Signed: Sir Rychard Jarnegan—Richard Sampson—Sir Ric. Whettehill—Sir John Tremayl—Sir John Wysman—Ryc. Hansart—Thomas Hert.
	Pp. 4, mutilated.
25 Jan. R. O.	2826. JERNINGHAM to WOLSEY.
	The letter which he sends to the King will inform him of what has been done at Tournay, as commanded at his last departure. For lack of the letters promised to be sent to the Chapter and Council, Mountjoy and he, before the departure of the former, communed "afar off with the Council of the town" to see what they would do for the King's works. They offered fifty laborers for five or six months; but the petty provost, John Thorow, who is the greatest stickler, is to have an interview with the King, when Jerningham hopes he will be sharply handled. The provost and his company expect to find friends in England, as they are carrying four or five pieces of tapestry work to the Duke of Suffolk. They must offer 400 laborers a day for four months. Sends a copy of a letter he desires to have written for the discharge of the captains and constables there: otherwise great grudging will ensue. Tournay, 25 Jan. Signed.
	Pp. 3. Add.: My Lord Cardinal of York. Endd.
25 Jan. R. O.	2827. SAMPSON to WOLSEY.
	Came to Tournay on Tuesday, 20 Jan. Would have gone next day to Bruges, had it been necessary; but my Lord Lieutenant had sent a proctor thither to obtain delay till a new provision came from Rome. Defers going till he hears from the proctor. Tournay, 25 Jan. 1516.
	Hol., p. 1. Add.: My Lord Cardinal. Endd.
26 Jan. Calig. B. VI. 116. B. M.	2828. SCOTLAND.
	"Copy of the Recess" made at Carlisle, 26 Jan. 1516, between Thomas Lord Dacre and Thomas Magnus on one side, and Sir William Scot of Balwery on the other side, prolonging the abstinence of war first proclaimed at Alnwick, 30 Nov. last, until 18 Feb. next.
	Contemporary copy, p. 1.
26 Jan. Galba, B. III. 7. B. M.	2829. SPINELLY to [HENRY VIII.]
	"Please it your highness to [understand] that the xx. day [of this month I wrote] my last letters unto the same, and this day and tomorrow [have the] exequies for the Queens of Naples been prepared and made." The Emperor is within seven leagues of this town. The French ambassadors wait for him at Louvain. It is said he will not come that w[ay] ... "only in eschewing their meeting, as he that is n ... to speak before your highness ambassadors, whose ..., by such advertisements as I had from Tournay yester[day], will be here tomorrow." It was said that the Emperor should come from Tilmonte at (to) our Lady of Haulx; but now it is said that "he shall go at La Voura." He has taken that direction. "Of the King's removing there is no mention, neither of the going to Cambray." The Emperor is expected at Brussels on Wednesday or Tuesday. Some say he shall go to Mechlin or Antwerp.
	"Sire, The coming of Sedunensis, us I am informed, pleaseth nothing: for he is taken for a great wise man, and not for a friend unto the governors. Those that have been sent from hence to the Emperor ben the Admiral, the Bailly of Amonte and Mr. John Hannart; and yesterday the Chancellor of the Bp. of Cambray showed of a surety that the great Chancellor should go this morning unto Haulx, to mitte the Emperor; and since I heard the same of another. But now his Majesty is at Diest wer clearly contrary, wherefore the same Chancellor must change his proposi[tion]. The Lord Berghes is commanded to come to the court, but he put the matter in delay for to see in the mean season how the world shall go; concluding unto your grace, if here lack money, whatsoever the Cardinal Sedunensis or any other doeth, in vanum laborant, Sire, for the necessity shall compel the Emperor against his will to agree with the Frenchmen. And as for to believe that he will take the authority and rule on his own hands, as the reason hath of long time before this required, there is but a few or none that can believe it." Brussels, 26 Jan.
	Hol., partly in cipher, with a mutilated decipher by Tuke in the margin; pp. 2, mutilated.
26 Jan. Galba, B. v. 27. B. M.	2830. SPINELLY to [WOLSEY].
	If the Emperor lack money he must agree with the French. Little trust is to be put in Gurk, who will be friend to him that gives most. The Cardinal of Sion is more trustworthy. According to Raphael de Medicis, the Pope will give nothing for the keeping of Verona. If the Emperor do not take the rule in his own hands, all remedy is hopeless. Brussels, 26 Jan. 1516.
	Hol., cipher, deciphered by Tuke; p. 1.
26 Jan. Er. Ep. I. 28.	2831. LEO X. to ERASMUS.
	Has received letters in his praise from the King of England and the K. Catholic. Freely assents to the request of Erasmus, and will take the opportunity, when it offers, of showing him some substantial favor. Rome, 26 Jan. 1516, pont. 4.
26 Jan. R. O.	2832. KNIGHT to WOLSEY.
	This night the Emperor lay at Tylmounte; some say he will go to Notre Dame de Awst, some that he will return to Diest. The Lord Chamberlain will be at the latter place this night, to know if the Emperor will meet the King there. It is said the Emperor wishes to speak with the Lord Chamberlain before he sees the French ambassadors. Brussels, 26 Jan.
	Hol., p. 1. Add.: Cardinal of York, &c. Endd.
26 Jan. P. S.	2833. For WM. FORDE of London, stockfishmonger.
	Protection; going in the retinue of Sir Ric. Wyngfield, Deputy of Calais. Greenwich, 17 Jan. 8 Hen. VIII. Del. Westm., 26 Jan.
27 Jan. R. O.	2834. CARDINAL GURK to WOLSEY.
	Has heard from Count Decian the imperial ambassador, and the writer's own secretary Charles, Wolsey's regard for him. Expresses his obligations. Mechlin, 27 Jan. 1517. Signed.
	Lat., p. 1. Add.: Card. Ebor., &c.
27 Jan. R. O.	2835. MICHAEL ABBATIS to WOLSEY.
	Is greatly grieved to hear that some of his detractors have represented him to the King and Wolsey as not only partial to the French but as having fled to their country. Those who raised this rumour are his worst enemies. Constance, 27 Jan. 1516.
	Hol., Lat., p. 1. Add.: Card. Ebor., &c.
27 Jan. S. B.	2836. For TH. FOSTER.
	To be marshal of the town of Berwick, on surrender of patent 20 Feb. 3 Hen. VIII., granting the same to Th. Burgh, one of the King's lancers. Del. Westm., 27 Jan. 8 Hen. VIII.
	Pat. 8 Hen. VIII. p. 2, m. 9.
27 Jan. P. S.	2837. For JOHN CARVANELL, the King's chaplain.
	To be dean of the collegiate church of Warwick, Worc. dioc, Greenwich, 25 Jan. 8 Hen. VIII. Del. Westm., 27 Jan.
27 Jan. S. B.	2838. For RIC. PYGOT, of Westminster, servant to the Cardinal of York.
	Pardon for all offences against the statute 5 Feb. 6 Hen. VIII., concerning the use of the crossbowe or "handgonne." Del. Westm., 27 Jan. 8 Hen. VIII.
28 Jan. Giust. Desp. II. 28.	2839. SEB. GIUSTINIAN to the DOGE.
	Has not been able to learn any news from the King or the Cardinal, who is more reserved than ever. The Bp. of Winchester declines Sebastian's visits, "because he is suspected of thwarting the interests of the Emperor." Is assured that the Pope has written twice to the King, that peace has been made between France, Venice and the Emperor, on condition of surrender of Verona, and counselling him not to impede the Christian expedition. The Pope is afraid of some disturbance through Scotland. Is told that Venice will not obtain Verona by virtue of the agreement between the Emperor and the King of France, but possibly by some other means. London, 28 Jan. 1517.
28 Jan. Galba, B. VI. 130. B. M.	2840. SPINELLY to WOLSEY.
	(Imperfect at beginning) ... the said Hans should first go to Richard de la Pole, and see what he would say, then come thither; and in this I shall labour and do the best I can. De la Pole was at Florange, a place of Robert de la Marck's; he is now returned to Metz. Much English gold has come to Antwerp; at one time 20,000 pieces, according to a letter seen by Master Knight. Requests he may be joined with Knight by name in all matters relating to this place. Brussels, 28 Jan.
	Hol., part cipher, deciphered by Tuke; p. 1. Add.: D. Thomæ Cardinali Angliæ.
28 Jan. Galba, B. V. 35. B. M.	2841. SIR ROBERT WINGFIELD to [HENRY VIII.]
	Wrote last on the 25th, from Arscott, of the Emperor's passage. The same night had order from him to go to Malines, saying he removed from Tyllemount to Diest, which he had done to avoid the French ambassadors, and not to have the conference at Brussels. The Duke of Gueldres has passed the Mese on the ice, annoying Holland and Brabant. On the 26th the two Cardinals came to this town. Heard that the Emperor entered Diest on the 25th, with the order of St. George about his neck, and remained there till the 27th. Tonight he will be at Tournenowthe, and has commanded them to stay till they receive orders from him. Wrote to the Emperor yesterday to know where he would see my Lord Chamberlain and Mr. Vice-chancellor, who had come to Brussels. Malines, 28 Jan. 1517.
	Hol., pp. 2, mutilated.
Er. Ep. App. 251.	2842. MORE to ERASMUS.
	Received his letter written at Calais, informing him of his prosperous voyage. The Provost of Cassell says that before he had left home Erasmus had got safe to Brussels. Maruffo grumbles that he has lost on the money paid to Erasmus. Has sent a bill for 20l. more from the Archbishop. The bearer will pay Ægidius the 20l. deposited with More by Erasmus. Urswick will take care he shall soon have a horse. Sent his Utopia some time since, and is delighted to hear it will come out in a magnificent form, Lond. 1517.
28 Jan. P. S.	2843. For TH. DAWSON.
	Annuity of 10l. out of the customs of Exeter and Dertmouth. Greenwich, 23 Jan. 8 Hen. VIII. Del. Westm., 28 Jan.
	Pat. 8 Hen. VIII. p. 2, ms. 10 and 12.
28 Jan. P. S.	2844. For JOHN TUVASSHE, merchant of Rouen.
	Licence to export 300 quarters of wheat: not to exceed 6s. 8d. the quarter. Greenwich, 23 Jan. 8 Hen. VIII. Del. Westm., 28 Jan.
	Pat. 8 Hen. VIII. p. 1, m. 25.
29 Jan. Calig. B. III. 9. B. M.	2845. DACRE and MAGNUS to WOLSEY.
	His letter from Westminster, 20 Jan., came very opportunely on Sunday the 25th, when Sir Wm. Scott, one of the commissioners on the part of Scotland, was with them, his colleague, Mr. James Ogilwy, Abbot of Dryburgh, being absent from sickness. At that diet prorogued the truce till the 18th Feb. according to the effect of the late prorogation at Alnwick, referring in every behalf to the recess at London. Enclose copy. Met yesterday with Maxwell, Sir Wm. Scott being in their company, and made proclamations on both sides the borders. Dacre received a letter from Albany, declaring his good mind towards the Queen of Scots. Enclose copy, keeping the original for the security of her servant Robert Carr. Gave Clarencieux their best advice as to the return of Margaret to Scotland, to which there will be no opposition. Carlisle, 29 Jan. Signed.
	P.1. Add.: Unto [my L]orde Cardinal's grace. Endd.
29 Jan. R. O.	2846. WOLSEY to JERNINGHAM.
	Besides the matters contained in Wolsey's other letters Jerningham is to send a discreet person, "being a Burgonyon, unto Meyse in Lorayn, to understand and bring you perfect report of Richard de la Pole, where he is and what he doeth." He is also to send to the court of France, and learn what preparations are making there, and the practices of the French and the doings in Flanders, and whether any are directed against Tournay. He is not to spare charges. Westm., 29 Jan. Signed and sealed.
	In Tuke's hand, p. 1. Add.: To my loving friend Sir Richard Jernyngham, Deputy at Tournay. Endd.
29 Jan. Galba, B. v. 29. B. M.	2847. The EARL OF WORCESTER and TUNSTAL to HENRY VIII.
	Left Tournay on the 25th, intending to visit the King of Castile on their way to the Emperor. On the 26th arrived at Aws and waited there till they had news from my Lady whether the Emperor would persist in his first purpose, and desiring to know where the Emperor was. As the answer was very ambiguous they thought it best to follow the Emperor's first ordinance, and arrived at Brussels the 27th. They sent Norroy to him, as he had left Diest for Tournowe, to know where they should meet him, and to Chievres to know when they should have an audience of the King of Castile. The next day the Chamberlain informed the King they had been commanded to repair to the Emperor and congratulate the King on coming into his countries. He returned a gracious answer, saying, this amity was for the advantage of both.
	On the Chamberlain saying he had other matters to communicate, the Chancellor came to them apart, and asked whether they were such as he would show openly or require a private audience. They stated they were charged to demand the confirmation of the amity between Charles, the Emperor and the King of England. Remembering the obstinate mind of the councillors in refusing the confirmation to Tunstal and to Knight, thought best to make their request to the King, in order that the governors should think this was their chief reason for repairing to the Emperor; and to avoid all suspicion. Dr. Tunstal then stated that a treaty had been made in November last between the Emperor, England and Castile, the confirmation of which had been more than once denied them, and it was contrary to his honor to refuse it. The King answered that he would do all that in honor he could, but would first take the Emperor's advice, as he had told Dr. Knight. They then repaired to Lady Margaret to tell her that, as the Emperor had now come down to these parts to take in hand the remedying of these matters that were now in train, "to which your Grace not only had hearkened chiefly at her procuring, but also advanced right large sums of money to the Emperor for the purpose aforesaid," they trusted she would urge the Emperor to remedy these abuses, and tell him that all the promises made to the Cardinal of Sion should be fully accomplished; which she promised to do. They then asked her where he was. She answered at Lyre, but she could not say whether they should repair to him, until she had been advised. She sent word next day that she was going to Mechlin, and they were to wait for the Emperor until tomorrow. Afterwards Chievres sent to say that the King Catholic was going to Lyre to see his grandfather. Yesterday they delivered their letter to Chievres, whom the Chamberlain desired apart to nourish the amity between the two crowns, and who said that he had always desired it. They hear that the reason of the Emperor's changing his mind in coming to Louvain was to avoid the French ambassadors who were waiting for him. Norroy has returned from the Emperor with a letter, stating that tomorrow he will let them know his resolution. Brussels, 29 Jan. Signed.
	Pp. 6, mutilated. Add. and endd.
	ii. Copy of the Emperor's letter referred to above. Lyre, 29 Jan. 1517, anno reg. 31.
	Lat., p. 1, mutilated.
29 Jan. R. O.	2848. The EARL OF WORCESTER to WOLSEY.
	Have written to the King of their journey to the Emperor, and audience with the King of Castile. Intended to have taken with him Richard Wodehouse of Calais, on account of his knowledge of languages and men in these parts, but left him on account of his age. Thinks Richmond Herald, who is ordered by the King to wait upon Dr. Knight, should be with them instead, especially as my Lady Margaret "is like to be more nigh unto the Emperor than to the King of Castile, for the time of the Emperor's abode in these parts." Brussels, 29 Jan. Signed.
	P.S.—Begs Wolsey to be good lord to his servants, and to repute them his own in his absence.
	Pp. 2. Add.: My Lord Cardinal of York. Endd.
29 Jan. Galba, B. V. 28. B. M.	2849. SPINELLY to [HENRY VIII.]
	Wrote last on the 25th. Is informed that the city of Verona is delivered to the Bp. of Trent at the instance of the Catholico. The garrison is discharged. The Lord Mark Antony Colonna, fearing the town will be delivered to the French, has left, and is on his way to the Emperor, now between Mechlin and Antwerp. It is thought the court also will move towards him this day. The French ambassadors have made great provision of money, for what purpose Spinelly knows not. Heard from Raphael de Medicis that the clause for which the confirmation of the treaty between Charles and Henry is delayed, is considered to be invasive, and the Pope will only sanction a defensive league. In Spinelly's opinion, all depends on the way the Emperor will take it. "By the countenances of the governors, and by the common sayings, they be clearly agreed and sure of the Emperor. Howbeit, if his majesty did as the reason do require, he might dissimule for to bring the better all matters to his desire. Shortly woll be known how the world shall go." Brussels, 29 Jan. 1516.
	Hol., part cipher, deciphered by Tuke; pp. 2.
29 Jan. Galba, B. V. 37b. B. M.	2850. SPINELLY to WOLSEY.
	Has stated already that if the Emperor do not take the whole authority into his hands, his proceedings will be unsuccessful. The Lord Berghes will not go to court as yet. Brussels, 29 Jan. 15[16].
	Hol., cipher, deciphered by Tuke; p. 1. Add.: To my Lord Cardinal's grace.
29 Jan. P. S.	2851. For TH. BATCOK, merchant, resident in Spain
	Licence to export 1,000 quarters of wheat, beans, and pease. Greenwich, 26 Jan. 8 Hen. VIII. Del. Westm., 29 Jan.
	Pat. 8 Hen. VIII. p. 1, m. 25.
31 Jan. P. S.	2852. For the ABBEY of ATHELNEY, Bath and Wells dioc.
	Restitution of temporalities on election of Ric. Wraxall as abbot; the election having been confirmed by Th. Lovell, Doctor of Degrees, vicar general of Cardinal Adrian, Bp. of Bath and Wells. Greenwich, 22 Jan. 8 Hen. VIII. Del. Westm., 31 Jan.
	Pat. 8 Hen. VIII. p. 1, m. 24.
	ii. Petition of Lovell for the above. London, 19 Jan. 1516.
31 Jan. P. S.	2853. For WM. LAMBERT, a lancer of Calais.
	Annuity of 10l. out of the issues of Calais. Greenwich, 13 Jan. 8 Hen. VIII. Del. Westm., 31 Jan.
	Pat. 8 Hen. VIII. p. 2, m. 4.
R. O.	2854. SAMPSON to WOLSEY.
	Has always been anxious to avoid Wolsey's displeasure, and begs his favor with sorrowful heart. "I have in remembrance the words of your grace unto me shortly after my coming, for certain letters brought from the Lord Lieutenant of Tournay, which were and be more grievous unto me than all the words since the beginning of my life." Gives up his share in paradise, God and all his goodness, and offers himself to the most "cruell dampnation now at this instant tym," if he knew one word of the contents of those letters, or ever procured, directly or indirectly, the insertion of a single word. Begs to know his pleasure. Will always render him faithful service.
	Hol., pp. 2. Headed: To my Lord Cardinal's good grace.
Calig. B. VI. 136. B. M.	2855. SCOTLAND.
	"This the effect of my credence unto my lord maist reverend my Lord Cardinal on the behalf of my lord Duke of Albany, Governor of Scotland." 1. Expressing his desire to labor for the peace. 2. As no breach can happen, except in France or England, and is not probable in the latter, he will not interfere unless France listen to reason. Wishes Wolsey to commune with La Fayette for a meeting between France and England; and if France will not consent, then England may provide for its defence, in which Scotland will lend assistance, there being no difference between the two kingdoms, saving the matters of the Queen of Scotland, which may be left to the Duke's discretion. Desires a letter should be sent unto him (Albany) "in plesand and soft tenor," thanking him for his good intreating of Henry's nephew, that it may not be thought this abstinence has been obtained in order to drive him out of Scotland; that in its publication by Dacres no mention shall be made of Albany's departure. The Scotch rebels shall be delivered to him, and all suspicion removed. A communication between himself and Wolsey would serve to the peace of Christendom. As to the difference with France it might be "appoinctit be the mean of Tournay, or be sum uthir esy way that thai twa my^t fynd." A sum of money will settle the Emperor and the Swiss; Gueldres, the wisdom of friends.
	Pp. 2. Endd.
R. O.	2856. [CARDINAL SION] to [the EMPEROR'S AMBASSADORS IN ENGLAND].
	The Emperor requires to be furnished from England with 10,000 Rh. fl. His ambassadors in England are to use all efforts to procure it without delay. Although the Emperor has not yet been able to visit the King of England, he fully intends to keep his promise. He is going to those parts for this purpose, and not to have a conference with the French King, which he has hitherto refused. His negotiations with the French, hitherto, have been merely a mask to assist the King Catholic's safe voyage to Spain. He had already offered to go to England before he visited the King Catholic, but was overruled by Henry; on which the French took occasion by all means to hinder the conference and sow dissension among the three Powers. The Emperor by the delay has lost much time and money. He received by the Cardinal and Wingfield a promise of 30,000 fl., 10,000 fl. of which have been already paid: the rest was to have been paid at the time of the conference. Since then three months have elapsed, without the desired effect, and the Emperor's expences per month are more than 10,000 crowns. He does not like to insist upon these topics, but, according to the advice of Scripture, he is obliged to follow the example of the importunate widow. The money he has already received has not been spent in vain. He has warned his son (Charles) of the ill-designs of France and of his counsel; and when he had bound him by promises to visit Spain by the month of May, the Emperor sending spies into Zealand discovered that the Regents there, were acting hypocritically in order to delay the expedition till July, when the King could not go for the heat; and the Emperor, who had summoned a diet at Mayence for 15 June, would be compelled to abandon it, and Spain, which was in a state of insurrection, would be lost. On this the Emperor paid Charles a visit to examine the state of affairs, and furnished him with money for his journey, which he thinks the King will consider well bestowed.
	Lat., pp. 4.
R. O.	2. Another copy in the same hand.
Jan. R. O.	2857. TOURNAY.
	Obligation of its obedience to Henry VIII. as its sovereign lord; acceptance of a deputy appointed by him, and 500 soldiers; of the defence of the town against all the King's enemies; a yearly tribute of 6,000 fr. Tours, hitherto paid to Lewis, in addition to the sum expressed in the treaty with the King, and reservation of certain appointments, saving the franchise of the town, on pain of excommunication, in consideration of the decay of the town, and of the devastation by the plague.
	Draft, Lat., pp. 9. Endd.: The minute of the obligation for the town.
Jan. R. O.	2858. TOURNAY.
	Report by the townsmen on certain Articles.
	1. The question as to having a sovereign court to be referred to the King's pleasure. 2. and 3. The poverty of the town does not arise from its reduction, nor from the treaty with Burgundy,—that wound was well healed,—but from misgovernment, controversies and confiscations. The charge of 6,000l. Tournay is not a new one. 4. As to the licence to sell rents for the discharge of the 50,000 crowns to the King, the town is not burdened more than it ever was, except for a mass founded by the late deceased Bishop, Charles de Haulbois. The sum is reduced to one half, and the charge falls on individual inhabitants, who are content to advance the money on loan. 5. and 6. Though the property of the town is deteriorated by the absence of divers burgesses, the mortality has released them from certain life annuities, to the extent of 2,000 or 3,000 francs. 7. The cost of the repairs and fortifications during the three years and four months since the reduction, which they say amounts to 2,542 marks sterling, is not greater than that of many ill-advised enterprises undertaken by them before. The works will be much better executed by men of experience than by the inhabitants working themselves. 8. What is alleged may be true, but the exemption is only from gabelles and extraordinary taxes. 9. and 10. Referred to the King's pleasure. 11—19. The question between those of the town and the officers of the bailliage must be referred to the lawyers. The latter have delivered a memorial to Lord Mountjoy, the King's lieutenant.
	Pp. 11, and a slip pasted on. Add.: To my Lord Cardinal. Noted by Ruthal.
Calig. E. II. (87.)	Another copy.
	Mutilated, pp. 8.
R. O.	2859. LORD MOUNTJOY.
	Sign bill for granting an annuity of 100 marks to William Blount Lord Mountjoy, from Easter 8 Hen. VIII., for his services at Tournay, in addition to one of 66l. 13s. 4d. granted to him on 13 May 4 Hen. VIII., when he was chamberlain of Queen Katharine. Not delivered.
Nero, B. VI. 22. B. M.	2860. ANCHISES VISCONTI to WOLSEY.
	Is going into Switzerland. Recommends Master Daniel, gold smith of Basle, in whose favor he has received three letters from the Swiss; two of them for Henry VIII., which he has transmitted. Begs Wolsey will procure him an answer from the King to those written by the Helvetic League.
	Hol., Lat., p. 1. Add.: Ill^mo, &c. Cardinali Eboracensi. Endd.