Henry VIII: May 1530, 16-31 | British History Online

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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'Henry VIII: May 1530, 16-31', in Letters and Papers, Foreign and Domestic, Henry VIII, Volume 4, 1524-1530, ed. J S Brewer( London, 1875), British History Online https://prod.british-history.ac.uk/letters-papers-hen8/vol4/pp2868-2883 [accessed 16 November 2024].

May 1530



16 May. Add. MS. 5,114, f. 32. B. M.	6389. JOHN WELLYSBURN to HENRY VIII.
	The Great Master has sent word that the place has been appointed where the children shall be delivered. Trusts the King will then remove. Many have fallen sick, as well as himself, and the people are dying of hunger. Cannot hear what is done, or what is intended. There is much counselling daily, as he has written already. Much secresy is observed. Gervaise has written from Angiere to Mons. de Bayone, and has left for Paris, with their determination for the King's part, as Bayone told him yesterday. Bayonne had been sent by the King to offer him his physician. Had been sick for eight days; but now, through the comfort of my lord of Wiltshire and the diligence of his physician, is greatly recovered. Angolesme, 16 May.
	Hol., p. 2. Add. Endd.: 1530.
17 May. Pit, B. f. 322. B. M.	6390. LAURENCE [STUBBS] to WOLSEY.
	Has received his letters, dated 11 May, saying that he marvels Stubbs should "degrese" from the promise he made at Kingston. Would have performed it, if he had got in his debts; but his inability to do so, and other charges, have caused him to sell land worth 7l. a year, which he had pur- chased for an intent which he thought would please God. His benefices are of small value, and his expences great. Asks Wolsey to have patience with him. Touching the detinue from Wolsey of any part of the 1,000l. which the King gave him to pay his debts, which sum Wolsey writes was given only for payment of creditors of the household, was ordered by the Council, after paying these creditors, to use the rest for paying persons who made exclamation for lack of payment for buildings; and he accordingly paid the painter, the smith, Clement Armaston, the glazier, and others at daily wages, who were unpaid for work at Esher and York Place. Was unable to pay James Nedam in full, but the King examined him as to whether he had spent the whole 1,000l., and, finding that it was so, paid Nedam the remainder of his debt. No payment was made to him or any other for buildings at York Place, Esher, Tittenhanger, or More, till the King was certified that the 1,000l. was fully paid. If Wolsey wishes for more information, will labor for letters from the King or the Council to certify him thereof. Wolsey has had the benefit of 100 mks. which Stubbs gave to Thomas Rawlings, part of the said 1,000l. Would recover more, if he could do it justly, and would pay it twice, if he could, rather than discontent Wolsey's mind; but he hopes Wolsey, knowing the truth and his inability, will not desire it. The "lokes" (books ?) which he promised Wolsey are ready, and he will deliver them to Cromwell.
	The president of Magdalen College has paid no part of the 40l. which Wolsey assigned for the redemption of the pension of 20l. due to Stubbs. Asks for a testimonial of the assignment of the said pension, and of the President's agreement thereto. Hopes that although he has lost that worshipful promotion, he will not lose the pension. Is much called upon, and actions are taken against him for Mr. Tony's and Dr. Haniball's matters. Westm., 17 May.
	Hol., p. 1. Add.: To my lord cardinal of York's good grace.
17 May.	6391. CROMWELL to WOLSEY. (fn. 1)
	"Certain doctors of both the universities are here (at London) for the suppression of the Lutheran opinions. The King's highness hath caused the said doctors at divers times to assemble, and hath communed with them. The fame is that Luther is departed this life. I would he had never been born."
17 May. Add. MS. 28,580, f. 45. B. M.	6392. RODRIGO NIÑO to CHARLES V.
	* * *
	The Signory have informed him, that, agreeably to his advice, they have sent orders to the professors at Padua to give no opinion on the behalf either of the King or Queen, as they did not wish those who were in their pay to meddle with a matter so dangerous to the authority of the Holy See, especially to the prejudice of a person related to the Emperor. It might also prejudice the king of Portugal, who had a dispensation in the same degree. The rewards offered to them by the king of England would be a great offence to the Holy See. Of six professors, five answered that they would obey the command of the Signory, notwithstanding that they had been spoken to by the agents of the king of England and offered great rewards, and they would get out of the business with the best grace they could. But Micer Marian de Sena excuses himself, saying that though he is professor, he is not bound on that account to abstain from giving advice to those who pay him; that he did so six months ago, and that he cannot but persist in it. They asked me what I thought should be done with such an obstinate man. I said I thought they should write to him how ill he had behaved in not giving them notice as soon as the affair came to his knowledge, and that he ought not to have given advice without consulting them on a matter which concerns such great princes; but now that he is resolved to continue, they should send to desire the opinions of all the doctors, both those in favor of the King and those on the opposite side. This they promised to do. I then told them that the agents of the king of England intended to ask them for the opinion of the college of doctors in this city, and that the bishop of London and other ambassadors were coming to see to it. I advised them to think of the answer they would give, "porque sin duda se lo pediran sino los mudasse desta opinion descubrirse el mandamiento que sus señorias a los dottores de Padua han hecho por donde havran conoscido que no daran sus señorias lugar a esta junto pues no le dan para que los dottores den su conseio en ello." They all thanked me much for this advice, and this city disapproves so much of the conduct of the king of England that they will not permit any consultation to be held to the Queen's prejudice.
	The English ambassadors have again pressed the bishop of Quieta (Chieti) for his opinion, showing him letters of his friends, in which they request him to give it. He has answered with moderation that he desires always to speak in it in such a manner as to do great service to the Queen. I, however, pressed him to go to England, and meanwhile not to declare himself; but he is unable to dissemble so much; and now they request of him, that, since he will not give an opinion in the King's favor, he will not do so in the Queen's either. This they desired of him on the 13th. They are also trying to procure the opinion of another Franciscan, named Francisco de la Vina, of this city, who is now 20 miles hence. Has mentioned this to the bishop of Chieti, who has secretly advised the friar to excuse himself. Has not spoken about this friar, or of individual lawyers, to the Signory, as they might reply that they are not their paid officers.
	Before the Signory told me what they had done about this matter, I knew that the English agents complained that the doctors of Padua had taken their money and excused themselves from giving their opinion. I find they say that they will convoke in Bologna this meeting of their doctors which they wished to have here.
	The bishop of Chieti left on the 15th for Padua, to await the commands of his Holiness and the Signory about a heretic friar who preached there in Holy Week. * * * Venice, 17 May 1530.
	Sp., pp. 8, modern copy from Simancas.
18 May. R. O. St. P. VII. 235.	6393. The EARL OF WILTSHIRE to HENRY VIII.
	Wrote on the 13th by Alexander. On Saturday the bishop of Bayonne told me of his master's extreme charges, as the Emperor had urged the Swiss to demand their money; that as the Emperor is now in Almain he has been obliged to pay the Princes what is their due, lest they should join the former; and he begs you, therefore, to respite his payment now due. I replied that I was surprised at this request, for the King had received from his realm twice as much as was necessary for the ransom of his children. I told him that you had a prior claim to all others, and begged him never to urge his request, as I would never support it. After many warm words he said he was sure his master could not pay; and I bade him beware of giving his master any such advice. I have since heard no more about it. If the same request is moved to you by the French ambassador in England do not consent to it.
	I perceive they expect to have their children on the 25th, or at the beginning of next month. I cannot hear any news touching the Queen, or what the determination of Francis may be. If he resolves on any enterprize, he will let you know by De Vaulx, the ambassador. I have told the latter of your letter for his advancement to the cardinalate. The King and my Lady will help what they can in your great matter, and speak of you with great affection. I received your letter about the salt by Wellysborn. Am lodged here in the court, and feasted daily. Angoulesme, 18 May.
	Hol. Add. Endd. by Wyat.
20 May. Masters' MS. f. 125.	6394. HENRY VIII. to NICHOLAS DORIGNI, President of the Chamber of Requests at Paris.
	"Understands by his beloved cousin Reginald Pole's letter that the French king hath enjoined the said Dorigni to promote his cause there (this was the cause of his divorce). He exhorts him to be diligent, and to receive the directions of Raynald Pole." 20 May 1530.
	Abstract.
20 May. R. O.	6395. THE COINAGE.
	Assay of silver made in the Star Chamber at Westminster, 20 May 22 Hen. VIII. [in presence of] Sir Thos. More, chancellor, Thos. duke of Norfolk, treasurer, [Hen.] marquis of Exeter, John earl of Oxford, Rob. earl of Sussex, Cuthbert bishop of Durham, Will. prior of St. John's of Jerusalem, Ric. Lyster, chief baron of the Exchequer, Sir Hen. Guldeford, controller of the King's household, Steph. Gardener, LL.D., the King's secretary, and others, of money coined since 4 June 19 Hen. VIII., during the time of John Copynger, keeper of the exchange, and Sir Will. Blount, master of the Mint.
21 May. Theiner, p. 592.	6396. THE DIVORCE.
	Papal mandate, inhibiting, under pain of excommunication, all ecclesiastical judges before whom the cause of the divorce may be brought, and all others, from alleging any thing in the cause, or intermeddling with it, against their conscience, for bribe, entreaty, or any other unworthy motive. Rome, 21 May 1530.
	Lat.
21 May. R. O. Rym. XIV. 390.	6397. THE DIVORCE.
	Notarial attestation, by Ric. Watkyns, of a transumpt of an extract from a book put in evidence by Henry VIII., entitled "Jacobus de Lausanna super quartum sententiarum." In his gallery near Charing Cross, 21 May 1530.
	Lat., vellum.
21 May. R. O.	6398. GHINUCCI to [CROKE].
	Received his letters of the 3rd by Remigius, who returned yesterday. Is glad he has recovered his health. Is sure his nephew, Andrea, has done nothing to betray the cause. Thinks he must have given Croke the same catalogue Ghinucci gave him, which Ghinucci received from Sir Gregory. As he was not at Milan with Crucinus, cannot tell about the names. They may be partly those sent by Crucinus and partly feigned, as Croke writes. That a different list may have been communicated by the Prothonotary is a matter he is not called on to explain. Does not know one of the persons named. Cannot send the names of those he has procured (quos paravimus) at present, as Sir Gregory has them, whom he left to see to the matter when he came to Rome: but Sir Gregory will be here in three or four days. Knows that when he left Bologna, Hieronimo de Lucca, general of the Order of Servites, was being treated with; also that Crisostomus de Casali, of the Order of Preachers at Piacenza, had written on the King's side. Has no other names to send. Has sent to several places, and especially to the place Croke advised. Has letters signifying that they have hired some persons, but they mention no names. From other quarters he has received no answers. Has tried many persons here, but to no purpose. Marcus Raphael is here, and Ghinucci invited him to his house, but he declined all offers. He told my brother that Francesco was going to the Pope, which I could not believe, as you did not mention it. Croke wonders at Ghinucci writing to the Prothonotary about Gisi Francesco Mari. Is no less surprised himself, for he neither wrote nor thought nor heard about him. Was instructed by the King to treat in common with Sir Gregory, and neither was to do anything without the other's knowing. Croke was welcome to the services of Remigius, but, as he declines to keep him longer, Ghinucci is glad to have him back. Both he and all that Ghinucci possesses are at Croke's service, to whom he has been devoted since the first day he knew him. Will write to him as often as he can find messengers. Expects the bishop of London and Bennet shortly. Rome, 21 May 1530.
	The Prothonotary has written to him that he is in want of money both for the doctors at Padua and for the divines. Wishes Croke to tell him what to do. I mention this on account of the divines, because you said that all who could be had in those parts had been already hired by you.
	Lat., pp. 2. In Croke's hand, and endorsed by him: Exemplar litterarum Wigorniensis quibus ficta misisse nomina constat.
23 May. Add. MS. 28,580, f. 53. B. M.	6399. DR. GARAY to CHARLES V.
	Has written to him several times what has been done here in the faculty of theology about the queen of England's matter. As your Majesty and Madame Margaret have urged me to do all I could in the matter, I may inform you how they annulled the signatures (como me quitaron las firmas) which I had obtained in the Queen's favor. Until now I have not been able to recover them, with all the efforts used by your ambassadors. The other side have gained, by money, threats, and importunity, with the favor in which they are held, thirty-five signatures or more; among which are four or five even of those who had signed for the Queen. Fears they will gain a vote in the name of the whole faculty for the king of England. Thinks a brief from the Pope should be obtained to annul all that has been done. This could be obtained the more easily, as it is said he has already at the Emperor's instance enjoined the King to live with his wife under pain of excommunication. But delay will entail danger. If I obtain it in time, I promise your Majesty more than 60 signatures, or the conclusion of the faculty sealed, before the play begins; but a single Spaniard is powerless, if he can only use the name of your Majesty. Paris, 23 May 1530.
	Sp., pp. 3, modern copy from the Simancas papers at Paris.
23 May. R. O. Rym. XIV. 392.	6400. THE DIVORCE.
	Sentence of the canonists of the university of Paris touching the Papal dispensation. Paris, 23 May 1530.
	Lat., vellum.
R. O. Wilkins' Conc. III. 717.	6401. HERETICAL BOOKS.
	Injunctions touching the clergy, chiefly against the use of heretical books, of which a list is given.
	Draft with corrections in Henry VIII.'s handwriting, which are adopted in the Cottonian MS. (Cleopatra F. II. 54) printed by Wilkins.
24 May. Wilkins, III. 727.	6402. HERETICAL BOOKS.
	List of the errors contained in certain heretical books, English and Latin, among others, Tyndale's Translation of the Scriptures, for the benefit of preachers, to be published by them in their sermons, by the command of the King, sitting on the East side of the Parliament Chamber, 24 May 1530. Present, Wm. archbishop of Canterbury, Sir Thomas More, chancellor, Cuthbert bishop of Durham, Stephen Gardiner, secretary, Richard Sampson, Ric. Wolman, John Bell, Nich. Wilson, the King's confessor, Ric. Dooke, archdeacon of Wiltshire, Edward Steward, Ric. Mawdelay, Wm. Mortymer, Edw. Crome, Edw. Wigen, Rob. Carter, Edw. Leighton, Hugh Latamer, John Thixtill, Wm. Latemer, Roger Tilson, notaries, Thos. Ashley, Ric. Watkins, and Matt. Gryston.
	ii. Proclamation against the writings and disciples of Luther, containing precepts for all law officers of the Crown, and others having governance of the people, to make oath, on entering upon their office, to extirpate heresy, and assist the Bishops in the same.
	At the end, a list of prohibited books. (fn. 2)
25 May. Vit. B. XIII. 85. B. M.	6403. [CROKE to HENRY VIII.]
	Has found no learned or pious man who does not favor the King's cause. Besides the names already sent, Thomas Omnibonus has gained seven more subscriptions to conclusions in favor of the cause, and Simonetus has promised 20. Gives these letters to the bishop of London on account of the danger of the journey. Sends a copy of letters which were sent to him open, in case the King wishes to answer. Was at Vicenza, on May 5, with father Francis, who in his presence caused nine doctors to sign conclusions, the paper containing also other signatures of Observants. Soon after Croke's departure, the bishop of Vaison, master of the Pope's household and nuncio here, who was staying with the ambassador at his country house, came to Vicenza, obtained possession of the signatures by threatening father Francis and a few others, and asked the podesta whether it had been done by order of the Senate, as father Francis would be in no little danger. Said to the nuncio today, May 13, that he was glad that the Pope so feared the justice of the King's cause that he tried secretly to put it down by force; and related the King's merits towards the Pope and the Apostolic See. He denied that he had done this with the Pope's order, or that he knew anything of the King's cause. Knows that he scarcely speaks the truth in this. He promised, however, to interfere no more. He went yesterday to Padua, and goes tomorrow to Venice. If he intends to frighten the King's friends there, it must be that John Cassale has advised him to do it, from envy. Croke and Leonicus have seen his letters to Simonetus, praying him to write to the bishop of London that the King's affairs here are badly managed and published abroad, as the ambassador Cassale could testify. Simonetus also complained that he prevented him from obtaining the right number of masters of theology. He says that Cassale gave the King's conclusions to friar Berges, an ignorant and uninfluential man, to be discussed in the King's name at the meeting of friars at Rovigo; that Cassale asked him to write to the bishop of London that nothing had been done in the King's cause before he interceded with Simonetus; and when Simonetus refused, asked him to write that matters had been badly managed, and never finished without him. Has never dealt with any man but Cassale afterwards tried by flattery and threats to induce him to draw them off. Gaspar Contarini, Lewis Monsinigno, and Peter Bembo, who are Imperialists, attempt to influence the Friars. The ambassador is so familiar with Gaspar that he exhorted Croke to apply to him about obtaining an answer, and said more than once that he was treating with him privately about it. Has not hitherto been able to get an answer, since they replied that they would give one which would gratify the King. "Dicit tamen mihi orator tuus co ... se habere illos nihil responsuros et me propter causas quas proxime scrip[si] ... hortatus est ne responsum exigerem. Audio tamen hærere sena[tum] ... quod velint ut exhiberem literas ad me tuas. Intelligunt emissi ... me nullam aliam ad hoc tractandum negotium habere comm[issionem] facere non possum sine magno causæ Majestatis tuæ ... periculo * * * Academiis disputandam, nec dubito quin omnium doctorum et proborum judicio [vi]cerit Majestas tua." Sends the names sent to him by the bishop of Worcester. Those marked with one dot are what Crucinus sent, and those marked with two are clearly fictitious. Knows that several friars, who have neither name, learning, nor influence, have signed at their request. On the Padua boat, late at night, 25 May.
	Sends also letters of Nicholas Leonicus, showing how much the King owes to him, who not only tries to gain the King friends, but to exhort the most learned theologians to support his cause. He encouraged Francis Marino, when he was in great fear. It is dangerous to do anything without the permission of the Pope and the Senate. Nothing must be disclosed to the Venetian ambassador in England, for he will inform the Senate. Whatever is entrusted to these adherents of the Pope is to the injury of the cause. They use secret means to hinder, though they dare not do so openly, and have promised assistance. Asks him to enquire about Leonicus' good qualities, of the bishop of Durham, Pole, and William Latimer, who, with Linacre, were his pupils. Requests that his letters may be read only by Tuke and Fox.
	Lat., draft, hol., pp. 2, mutilated.
25 May. Vesp. F. IX. 138. B. M.	6404. NICHOLAS VRIGNY to HENRY VIII.
	The King's letters acknowledging his services, are a great honor to him. Did not deserve a letter from him personally. Would have been satisfied with a letter from one of his servants. Performed the matter which the King had entrusted to him, with the assistance of doctors of the greatest influence, in accordance with equity and the King's wishes, as his Highness will see by what has been ratified by the faculty.
	Was more disposed to obey him, as he is in indissoluble friendship with the French king. Paris, 25 May 1530.
	Hol., pp. 2, Lat. Add.
25 May. Add. MS. 28,580, f. 56. B. M.	6405. RODRIGO NIÑO to CHARLES V.
	Wrote on the 17th all that was done about the queen of England. The bishop of Vaison, the Pope's major domo, has come to Vicenza, his native place; and, finding what the agents of the king of England were doing, urged the doctors not to yield, as it would be to the injury of Christendom. He dissuaded some, and one of them gave him the conclusions which the king of England wished them to maintain, and a copy of the arguments of those who have written in his favor. Sends the whole to the Emperor. He also got a friend of his to write against the King an opinion, which he would not show to me till the Pope had seen it. I told him what the Queen had done, and the Bishop left for Rome on the 23rd. He goes by Bologna, to do what he can in the matter there, and will be ready to receive instructions from your Majesty. Today the prothonotary Casale arrived here. It is he who went with Richard (Croke), the agent sent to the doctors of Padua. * * * Venice, 25 May 1530.
	Sp., pp. 7, modern copy from Simancas.
26 May. Vit. B. XIII. 79. B. M.	6406. [CROKE] to FOX.
	The King's matters here go lustily forward, notwithstanding the frauds and lets of which he has written to the King, with proofs to show that he does not write merely upon suspicion or report. Has, by witness and letters, proved some things before the bishop of London, which Fox would not believe. Has procured writings and subscriptions from 36 doctors and 14 friars Observants, of good learning and estimation; and he doubts not that he will send 50 more shortly, in spite of the evil chance that happened to father Francis at Vincence. Sends a conclusion and subscriptions given him by Simo[netus], "the which, because Simonetus hath, as he saith, till licenc[e] be obtained that he and they may speak at liberty, changy[d from] posse into debere, till I have that changed again I wol not ascertain the King of it." Will serve his Prince truly and earnestly, without "acception" or fear of any man. Wishes him to report thus to the King. Desires to be commended to his most dear lord and master, my lord of Richmond, and asks Fox to tell him that he hopes to bring him home Cæsar's bridges, and a copy of a galley with five oars, such as few men have seen. Asks him to tell the King that tha[nswer] to his letters shall be as his ambassadors say, that the Senate will bid Croke do his best, and will not interrupt him. If the matter should be anything advanced by them, the Prince must summon the heads of every religion, and bid them tell their fellows that if any man demands their opinions in a question of matrimony concerning the king of England or the Emperor, the Senate is content that every man should say and write their minds according to their learning and conscience. Bologna, 26 May.
	Hol., draft, p. 1, mutilated.
26 May. Vit. B. XIII. 77. B. M.	6407. [CROKE to HENRY VIII.]
	In his pr[esence] at Vincentia, father Francis caused nine doctors to subscribe a bill drawn up by him in corroboration of the King's cause, and many others also signed it. When Croke left, the bishop of Vaison, the nuncio apostolic here, took it from Francis and burnt it. Does not know at whose suggestion, but he came from his place in the country to Vincentia, as he told Croke himself, purposely to do this, and De Cassalis was staying with him. Notwithstanding this loss, with those that the King already has, and those in Croke's and Francis' hands, they have 50 subscriptions and counsels,—36 by doctors, and the rest by Observants of learning and estimation. The King will also have more from Verona and Foro Julio, beside what Francis Marinus, provincial of the Grey Friars, has promised, by the exhortation of Leonicus. Simonetus, whose letter to the King Croke has given to the bishop of London, complained sorely to Croke and Leonicus that the ambassador had committed the King's conclusion to a friar named Bergs, to be published and disputed in the King's name at their general chapter at Rhoigo; which publication has prevented him procuring subscriptions. He tried by craft to ascribe this error to Croke, and wrote to ask Simonetus to tell the bishop of London that the King's matters had been evil handled and disclosed to every man. Simonetus showed this letter to Croke and ... "But the cause of all this malice is the sight of [such letters] as your Grace sent unto me and ... whereof the * * * to me he dissolved and delivered father Francis the copy of your most honorable letters sent unto him, or that he delivered me the same;" although Croke was at home, and accompanied him to father Francis' chamber and back. His answer to Croke's daily request to give the King's letters to the Senate will be shown by the enclosed bill in his own hand. No doubt it is through him that Croke can get no answer from the Senate, and never will have, as he says. He knows Croke has no credence nor authority to demand answer, except the King's letter, which he cannot show. He lessens Croke's estimation all that he can, saying that he is sent to solicit him. However, by the help of Dominic of Treviso, got into the senate house one day, in the ambassador's absence, and obtained a promise that they would send for him in two or three days, and give him such an answer as would please the King. Has solicited very diligently since then, but can obtain neither hearing nor answer. Asks the King to grant him a commission, that he may obtain credence and authority by showing it, and to send him new instructions and money for his diets beforehand, and for the expences of his mission. Has nothing of his own, neither by friends nor by promotion. Has been here seven months, and has not received diets for a day longer. Has also laid out ... [as] appears by the enclosed accounts. Doubts not shortly to send proof of his fidelity and diligence * * *
	Cannot conceal from the King that he received from the prothonotary a bill of names s[ent] by Sir Gregory, for the retaining of whom in Milan he demands 50 cr., as appears by his and Ghinucci's letters. Sends a copy of the bill, and of a notarial instrument sent to father Francis by Crucinus, stating how he had spent the money sent him by Francis and Croke. This instrument plainly shows that Sir Gregory demands money for retaining men already retained. The bill sent by the bishop of Worcester also contains some of the same names, and the names pricked are fictitious, as are some of the names shown by the Bishop to the bishop of London. If the King has not received Thomas Omnibonus' conclusion in his own hand, it must have been sent to the Pope, for Ghinucci did not show it to the bishop of London, and his brother Paul lately threatened the friar to send it to his Holiness. This will greatly hinder the King's cause and undo the friar, unless the King succours him. Asks the King to consider with what men his ambassadors and poor servants have to meddle, in case they do not proceed as well with his causes as they would and should. Asks him to direct Tuke to inform Croke immediately what letters and writings his Highness receives, for he has sent "V ... and except one in English, I sent with them divers lett[ers and] writings concerning your most [high causes] * * * [c]aused my servant to copy them out, and upon their backsides to write what letters and writings I sent with each of them." Asks that his letters may be read by Tuke and Fox, and kept from the knowledge of the Venetian ambassador and all other Italians, for fear of their sending secret information hither, which would put him in great danger. Bologna, 26 May.
	Draft, hol., pp. 4, mutilated.
26 May. Add. MS. 28,580, f. 60. B. M.	6408. MAI to CHARLES V.
	* * *
	The Pope has promised me that he will send a brief to the king of France, or at least to his nuncio, to use every effort to prevent the doctors of Paris from meeting, saying that it is to the prejudice of the Holy See to dispute its power merely at the instance of the English. Has obtained the brief which the Queen desired, that no one, on pain of the greater excommunication, shall judge, allege, or counsel otherwise than his conscience dictates. Sends a copy. Has caused one to be sent to the Queen, which will be published in the churches, and, if necessary, in Flanders. Hears that in Venice they have decided for the English. Rodrigo Niño writes how he has dissuaded them from meeting in Padua. Has spoken to the Pope to prevent their doing so at Bologna. He says the Governor has already dissuaded them, and that he will write further to forbid it. Will write to Lope de Soria to counteract their devices at Sienna. The Pope has received a letter from the bishop of Vaison at Venice, who says that he had been shown by a friar an opinion they had signed against the Queen, or rather against the Pope, and that he had strongly counselled them not to deliver it. His advice was so far followed that they not only would not give it to the English, but they gave it to him, and he tore it up. The Pope is much delighted with this, although, as to John Matthew, "sta algo entresi," and his Holiness wishes me to understand that it is not likely to be true (que no debe de ser verdad).
	His Holiness told me that the bishop of London and Dr. Benet are coming as ambassadors, and that they have written to him that on their arrival his Holiness would understand the good mind of their King.
	The Pope believes readily what he wishes. He tells me he has news from England that they are making marriages there between divers persons of whom his Holiness has no knowledge, but that "el Boular" (Sir Thos. Boleyn) appeared to have lost his hopes in this matter, and that the King for this cause had given Mrs. Anne certain goods for her support. Does not believe this.
	Has received a message from cardinal Egidius, saying that he wishes much to study this case. Thinks it might be an advantage, but wishes to know what to answer. The absence of the cardinal of Ancona is a great loss. He is at Ancona, and says he will not return till September. Cardinal Cajetan is favorable. Rome, 26 May 1530.
	ii. Summary of the letters of Rodrigo Niño from Venice, of the 4th, 13th, and 17th May.
	* * *
	That, understanding the king of England was endeavoring to obtain an opinion from the university of Padua, he and the Prothonotary had spoken to the Doge as of themselves, and the ambassador has obtained a promise from the Signory accordingly, as both the thing itself and the manner of procedure appear to them diabolical.
	Afterwards, when the Englishman came from Padua, he learned how he had treated with one friar Simonetta, a bad man; and that he was intending to go and treat with another friar, Francisco de Lavina, who was twenty miles from thence; but he prevented him. Nevertheless, they have arranged that the doctors of Venice should vote, although the Venetians are ill disposed in the matter. Also they have made application to the bishop of Chieti with letters from their King, and as he did not give a favorable answer they have produced letters from the bishop of Verona, and since they are not allowed to meet there they intend to have a meeting at Bologna. The Signory have taken good measures to prevent those of Padua voting; for of six professors, only one, named Mariano de Sena, has remained (quedado). It is six months since he gave his opinion, and wished to proceed in it. Now they will not have a meeting unless they have an eye to Bologna. The bishop of Chieti has left for Padua to punish an heretical friar.
	Sp., pp. 8, modern copy from Simancas.
27 May. Vit. B. XIII. 79b. B. M.	6409. [CROKE to TUKE.]
	Thanks him for his great kindness, and prays for its continuance. Mr. Petre, as by the King's order, and also Mr. Fox, write that the King has allowed him for his post money 67l., the amount of his bill; but as the bishop of Worcester tells him the King has only allowed 59l., he has made his count to the King after that rate. Reminds him of his poverty and of his good will towards him. Would rather suffer great loss than lose his favor. Asks him to tell the King, that, as the ambassador Cassalis says, the [Senate] of Venice will bid him do his best, and not interrupt him; but the King must cause them to summon the heads of the religious and tell them that every man may say and write according to his conscience in any question put to them concerning matrimony in the name of the king of England. Doubts not they will do marvellously well. Bologna, 27 May.
	Draft, hol., p. 1.
27 May. R. T. 137. R. O.	6410. TREATY OF CAMBRAY.
	Notification by Tunstal bishop of Durham of his refusal to interpose in the matter touching the town of Crevecœur. Signed at London in the Bishop's house. 27 May 1530.
	ii. Notification by the French ambassador to M. de la Broye, the Imperial ambassador, of the aforesaid refusal. Dated London in the Strand, 31 May 1530.
29 May. R. O.	6411. JAMES CLYFFE, Priest, to BONER.
	Is glad to hear of his good health. It has pleased the King's grace to assemble a congregation, to be kept at Westminster, with certain bishops and twelve doctors of both universities. A commission is to be sent to every bishop to inquire for all English books which are condemned, and bring them in by a certain day. All persons retaining them eight days after such notice to be reputed heretics. "Other matters have been communed of, but, God be thanked, as yet they take little effect. There is much communing of divers marriages betwixt the duke of Norfolk and my lady Princess, and the young Duke and my Lord aforesaid, but there is no conclusion made in that behalf, as far as I can hear." Young Barley is lately come from beyond sea, and reports a marriage betwixt a cousin of the Emperor and the French king; the French king's sons to be delivered on the last Ascension Day, as he reports. My lord of Wiltshire is in the French king's court. His friends are uncertain of his coming home. Mr. Leye is come home, but has not brought such news as were desired. My lord Cardinal is communed of, and among lords of the Council specially. The[y] fear that the[y] shall of necessity be compelled to call for my lord Cardinal's grace again. God continue their minds in that behalf. "Mr. Latimer keeps his old opinions, and divers other, which were too long to ascribe their names." The King and the Queen are this day at Hampton Court, and my lady Anne. "My Lord of the Vale Royal is in his possession again, with the King's favor and letters, and some of his brethren in the Castle of Chester,—not all at their pleasure, no thanks to Mr. Lee. In like manner, the abbot of Chester, sometime named Condam, I trust, shall be in his house." London, 29 May.
	Hol., p. 1. Add.: To the right worshipful and his special good master, Mr. Doctor Boner, chaplain to my lord Cardinal's good grace. Endd.
29 May. R. O.	6412. JACOBO SALVIATI to [SIR GREGORY CASALE], the English Ambassador at Bologna.
	Cannot deny that the Pope was very much displeased at what your brother or some one else had written to Fra Francisco Zorzi, and that he was also sorry to understand you had written to the lawyers at Bologna; not that the Pope wishes to hinder the king of England in obtaining justice, but on account of the inconvenience of bringing into discussion things about which Christendom has been agreed for many ages.
	The Pope trusts he will manage matters so that the King will not be dissatisfied with his Holiness. Rome, 29 May 1530.
	Ital., p. 1, copy. Add.
30 May. R. O.	6413. [CROKE to HENRY VIII.]
	In addition to the number mentioned in his last letters, has obtained the signatures of 18 doctors to the assertion of the conclusion, which he encloses with their names. Sends also extracts from the bishop of Worcester's letters, showing the advice received from him at different times in the King's name. Has not followed it altogether, for fear of rumor. Has treated of the King's causes only with father Franciscus Georgius, Joannes Franciscus Marinus, Thomas Omnibonus, and Simon Ardeus, otherwise called Simonetus, whose letters to the King he gave to the bishop of London on 15 May. Has been present, though unknown, when many doctors signed, and saw that only fear of the Pope prevented many from speaking and writing according to their learning and conscience. Doubted the Pope's granting open licence to speak freely, from his fear of the Emperor; and therefore asked the bishop of London to cause Ghinucci to tell the friars that the Pope wished every man to write and speak freely, if any question was put to them concerning matrimony in the behalf of the king of England, and that he should write that he had spoken with the Pope and perfectly knew his mind. If he did this, and leave was obtained from the Senate, would have no doubt of obtaining most of Italy, for the auditor Cameræ Apostolicæ is held in high estimation. Padua, 30 May.
	Copy in Croke's hand, p. 1. Endd.: The copy of two letters sent by the master of the posts of Venice.
Vit. B. XIII. 80. B. M.	2. Draft of the same in Croke's hand.
	P. 1, mutilated.
31 May. R. O.	6414. [CROKE to HENRY VIII.]
	Received this morning a letter from the bishop of Worcester, stating that Marcus Raphael, the converted Jew, who wrote so earnestly in favor of the King's cause, is in service with the Pope, and that his Holiness means also to send for father Francis to make him cardinal. Asks the King to write to the Senate that he has specially sent Croke to obtain an answer from them, without which he is told by the King's friends that he will never obtain one, as he wrote from Bologna by the bishop of London, to whom he committed Simonetus' letters and other writings, with his account for Tuke. Asks for money. Venice, 31 May.
	Copy in Croke's own hand, p. 1. On same paper as the R. O. copy of the last.
Vit. B. XIII. 82 b. B. M.	2. Draft of the same.
	In Croke's hand, p. 1.
31 May. Vit. B. XIII. 83. B. M.	6415. [CROKE] to TUKE.
	Asks him to deliver the accompanying letters to the King speedily, for they contain a great sort of doctors' subscriptions above [the] number of which he wrote to the King before. They are the best of Venice and Padua, and almost all. Reminds him of his diets, and money for the King's cause. Without quick provision, will be utterly destitute. Florence is in extreme necessity. Near Vincence on Monday last a tempest destroyed all the trees, corn, and grass for four miles' compass. Venice, 31 May.
	Hol., draft, p. 1, mutilated.
R. O.	6416. THE DIVORCE.
	1. Copy of a portion of the letter of Julius II. to Henry VII., dated Rome, 6 July 1504, omitting names, and a statement of the King's case under the names of Olimbrandus and Barbara.
	Articles made for the King's cause by Michael Zodo. 1. Whether it is certain about the dispensation under lead, considering the contrary assertion of the Pope. 2. Supposing that the dispensation under lead is lawful, whether the brief of the same date is so too, considering the suspicions. 3. Whether the cause of peace, stated in the dispensation, is sufficient, as there was no war or controversy between the King and Duke. 4. If the cause of peace mentioned in the bull is not sufficient, whether the expression about it in the bull makes it valid. 5. If not, whether the expression et aliis causis animum nostrum moventibus, gives a sufficient cause. 6. Whether the protestation caused the consent of Olimbrandus to cease, or whether it should not be received, as dishonorable. 7. Whether the minority of Olimbrandus, which was not told to the Pope, invalidates the dispensation. 8. Whether, if the dispensation was invalid, the connexion between the parties when of full age gave it validity.
	Item, the doctors of canon law should argue that the prohibition is of divine law, and that the persons engaged for the King should be questioned as to the falseness of the brief and other points.
	Lat., pp. 2. In Croke's hand. Endd.: "The copy of the bishop of Worcester's instructions, wherein is the slanderous and untrue process (?) of the King's protestations, which hath marvellously hurt the King's causes in men's opinion."
R. O.	2. "The clause in the instructions given by my lord of Worcester the which slandereth the King's cause, and hath done much harm unto the same."
	"Post præinsertas litteras dispensationis, superveniente ætate legitima dicti Olimbrandi ad contrahendum matrimonium per verba de presenti, illudque consumandum, antequam ad dictam Barbaram ut cum ea se commisceret, intraret, coram notario et testibus solenniter protestatus fecit (qu. fuit ?) se ad eam intrare, non tamen animo contrahendi aut alias proficiendi (sic, qu. perficiendi ?) matrimonium hanc protestationem dicta Barbara penitus ignoran' causam quia uti cum propria uxore per duodecim annos et ultra, etiam cum susceptione prolis femineæ viventis, cohabitavit. (fn. 3)
	"Sexto utrum illa protestatio facta ita ut faciat cessare consensum Olimbrandi in dicto matrimonio, an vero, veluti continens turpitudinem protestantis et tercii præjudicium, non recipiatur."
	P. 1. In Croke's hand. Endd. as above in English.
R. O. Records of the Reformation, I. 553.	3. "A copy of names and subscriptions gotten by father Francis, besides them that the King hath, and them that are in Foro Julii, and also them that came from Crucinus."
	The names of nine doctors and friars which were burnt at Vincentia; and the forms of the subscriptions of Aurelius de Verona, S.T.P., and eight others, to the writings of father Francis.
	Lat., pp. 2. In Croke's hand.
31 May. P.S.	6417. For the MONASTERY OF ST. PETER, HYDE, Winchester Dioc.
	Restitution of temporalties upon the election of John Saltcott as abbot of the monastery, vice Ric. Romsey, deceased. Hampton Court, 30 May 22 Hen. VIII. Del. Westm., 31 May.
	ii. Petition for the above. 23 March 1529.
May./GRANTS.	6418. GRANTS in MAY 1530.
	2. John Pascall, mariner, of Sandwich. Protection; going in the retinue of Sir. Rob. Wingfelde. Windsor, 24 April 22 Hen. VIII. Del. Chelsea, 2 May.—P.S.
	4. Ralph Worsley, one of the stewards of the Chamber. Next presentation to the parish church of South Fambrigge, Essex, London dioc. Windsor, 23 April. Del. Westm., 4 May.—P.S. Pat. p. 1, m. 3.
	4. George Lawson, treasurer of Berwyke. Grant, during pleasure, of the rule and oversight of the King's "brewhouses, bakhowses, milles, storehowses, garners and stables," lately repaired and rebuilt in the town of Berwyke, and at the Hooly Island (which are said to be falling down with decay, for the want of oversight,) with "the romes" of 3 soldiers in the old ordinary retinue of the said town, each of them to have 4d. a day for the wages of one cooper, one miller, and one brewer, to be appointed by the said Lawson. Windsor, 27 April 22 Hen. VIII. Del. Westm., 4 May.—P.S. Pat. 22 Hen. VIII. p. 2, m. 2.
	4. Wm. lord Gray, captain of Hammes castle. Licence to export yearly 44 oxen, 250 sheep, 50 quarters of wheat, and 60 quarters of malt, for the victualling of the castle. Westm., 4 May.—Fr. 22 Hen. VIII. m. 2.
	6. George Adlam. Wardship of Nicholas, s. and h. of Richard Harvy, deceased. Windsor, 28 March 21 Hen. VIII. Del. Westm., 6 May 22 Hen. VIII.—P.S. Pat. p. 1, m. 26.
	6. John Weyver, of Rigate, Surrey, yeoman. Pardon of all offences against the person of Agnes Sprenger alias Springer. The More, 28 April 22 Hen. VIII. Del. Westm., 6 May.—P.S. Pat. p. 1, m. 26.
	6. Wm. Harrys. Lease of the farm of Westgupton, and all houses, &c. thereto belonging, and 30 acres of land in Estgupton, now in pasture near Le Heyn, and a pasture called Donslake at Estgupton, and 3 acres of reeds called Le-Heyn in the lordship of Castelmartyn, Pembroke, Wales, parcel of the lands late of the duke of Bedford; with reservations; for 21 years, at certain annual rents, and 6s. 4d. of increase. Westm., 6 May 22 Hen. VIII.—Pat. 22 Hen. VIII. p. 1, m. 2.
	7. Randolf Ferrer, servant of the duke of Richmond and Somerset. To have the corrody or sustentation in the monastery of Cristall vice Roger Hopton, and his two sons, deceased. Windsor, 24 April 22 Hen. VIII. Del. Westm., 7 May.—P.S.
	8. John Wylliams. To be clerk of the King's jewels, with 20 marks a year, vice Thos. Wyat. Greenwich, 6 April 22 Hen. VIII. Del. Westm., 8 May.—P.S.
	8. Richard Brame. To be controller of the tonnage and poundage of the small customs in the port of London, performing the office in person; vice William Crane. York Place, 8 May 22 Hen. VIII.—P.S. Addressed to the earl of Wiltshire and Ormond, as Lord Privy Seal.
	10. Richard Knaxston, husbandman, of Alborne, Wilts. Pardon for the death of Wm. Hamys, Henderson, 1 May 22 Hen. VIII. Del. Westm., 10 May.—P.S.
	ii. Duplicate of the above. Hampton Court, 1 July 22 Hen. VIII. Del. Westm., 6 July.—P.S. Pat. p. 1, m. 26.
	10. Christopher Wentworth, clk. Grant of the perpetual chantry of Flamstede, Herts, which does not exceed the annual value of 7 marks; in the King's gift by the resignation of Thos. Asheborne, last incumbent. Windsor, 22 April 21 Hen. VIII. Del. Westm., 10 May 22 Hen. VIII.—P.S.
	10. William Dodde, vintner, of London. Protection; going in the retinue of Sir Rob. Wingfeld. Hundisdon, 2 May 22 Hen. VIII. Del. Westm., 10 May.—P.S.
	13. John Molle, of London, brewer, native of Scotland. Denization. Enfield, 6 May 22 Hen. VIII. Del. Westm., 13 May.—P.S. Pat. 22 Hen. VIII. p. 1, m. 2.
	13. John Wellesborne, squire of the Body. Lease of the park of Bekeley in the lordship of Bekeley, parcel of the duchy of Cornwall, Oxon, with reservations; for 21 years, at the annual rent of 10l. By warrant dated York Place, 21 Feb. 22 Hen. VIII. Del. Westm., 13 May 22 Hen. VIII.—S.B. Pat. p. 1, m. 2.
	14. John Layson, of Calais, native of Lymmyn, in Brabant. Denization. York Place, 12 May 22 Hen. VIII. Del. Westm., 14 May.—P.S. Pat. p. 1, m. 2.
	14. Simon Skelicorn, capper, of London. Pardon for having stolen certain property belonging to Rob. True, at Shirborne Prior, Hants, on 1 Dec. 21 Hen. VIII. Windsor, 14 April 21 Hen. VIII. Del. Westm., 14 May 22 Hen. VIII.—P.S.
	14. Anthony Saunders, yeoman of the Guard. Custody of the moiety of 2 tenements, with a garden adjoining, in the city of Exeter, Devon, of the annual value of 20s., whereof Robert Slugge, late collector of customs in the ports of Exeter and Dartmouth, was seized in his demesne as of fee, 12 July 11 Hen. VIII., and which was seized into the King's hands by Sir Thos. Denys, late sheriff of Devon, for a forfeited recognizance of 200l.;—to hold as long as the premises remain in the King's hands. York Place, 8 May 22 Hen. VIII. Del. Westm., 14 May.—P.S. Pat. p. 1, m. 15.
	14. Lewis Cleton, husbandman, of Horton, Salop. Pardon for having, on 10 Nov. 19 Hen. VIII., stolen certain cattle from a close at Horton, belonging to Alice Cleton. York Place, 10 May 22 Hen. VIII. Del. Westm., 14 May.—P.S. Pat. p. 1, m. 13.
	20. John Wren and Tho. Wren. To be auditors of the lps. of Bromefelde and Yale, Chirke and Chirkelonde, marches of Wales, Deffrencloyde with the town of Ruthyn, North Wales, and Langdendale, Cheshire, and of all other lps. in that country, late of Sir Wm. Stanley, rebel to Hen. VII.; with an annuity of 6l. for riding to Holte Castle and other places to take the accounts of the officers there; and two others of 9l. and 11l. for writers' wages, parchment, paper, green cloth, and other expences; and 23s. 4d. for Langdendale. Del. Westm., 20 May 22 Hen. VIII.—S.B.
	21. Jas. Burley, clk. Pardon for having accepted the church of Beverley, granted him by the Pope, by anticipation or otherwise, through the medium of Thos. cardinal archbishop of York; also pardon of all offences against the statutes of provisors and præmunire. York Place, 17 May 22 Hen. VIII. Del. Westm., 21 May.—P.S. Pat. p. 1, m. 3.
	23. Robert Seymour, gentleman usher of the Chamber. To be master forester or warden of Milchet Forest, Wilts; in the King's custody by the minority of Peter, s. and h. of Sir Wm. Compton, deceased, to hold during the said minority. York Place, 15 May 22 Hen. VIII. Del. Westm., 23 May.—P.S. Pat. p. 2, m. 9.
	23. Commission of Sewers.
	Wm. Jurden, mayor of Gloucester, Sir Edm. Tame, Sir Anthony Poyntz, Sir Anthony Hungerford, Sir John Walshe, Sir Edw. Wadham, Thos. Whytyngton, Wm. Tracy, Rowland Morton, Robt. ..., James Clyfford, and Thos. Lane, for the river Severn, from Upton, Worc., to Newnham, Glouc., and within the liberty and precinct of the county of the town of Gloucester. Westm. 23 May.—Pat. 22 Hen. VIII. p. 1, m. 1d.
	24. Wm. Gonson. Grant, in tail male, of the reversion of the manor of Frutewell alias Fritwell, in the parish of Frutewell, Oxon, and of all messuages, &c. therein, of which William Holme, page of the King's cellar, is now seized by virtue of patent 12 July 5 Hen. VIII. granting the same in survivorship to Walter Harper, yeoman of the mantle, and to the said William Holme. York Place, 11 May 22 Hen. VIII. Del. Westm., 24 May.—P.S. Pat. p. 2, m. 11.
	24. Elizabeth Brocke, late of Steple Mordon, Canterbury, spinster. Pardon for the murder of her son, Wm. Broke, at Steple Mordon, 1 March 20 Hen. VIII. York Place, 18 May 22 Hen. VIII. Del. Westm., 24 May.—P.S.
	24. Cornwall:—Commission to John Wyddon and John Harrys to make inquisition whether John Deane, s. and h. of Rob. Deane, be a natural idiot, and, if so, what lands he held, &c. Westm., 24 May.—Pat. 22 Hen. VIII. p. 2, m. 26d.
	25. Sir Ric. Weston, late Lord Treasurer. Grant of certain lands in the manor of Marrowe, in the town of Marrowe and Clandon, Surrey. Windsor, 18 March 21 Hen. VIII. Del. Westm., 25 May 22 Hen. VIII.—P.S.
	27. Hen. Capron, mercer, of Little Walsingham, Norf. Pardon for having uttered counterfeit coin. York Place, 23 May 22 Hen. VIII. Del. Westm., 27 May.—P.S.
	27. Hen. Rither and Ric. Redmayn. Inspeximus and confirmation of charter (patent) 4 Dec. 8 Hen. VI., inspecting and confirming patent 12 Nov. 8 Hen. VI., being a constat and exemplification of charter 16 Feb. 10 John, being a grant of warren, fair and market at Harewood, York, to Warin Fitzgerald (fil' Ger'), and his heirs. Westm., 27 May.—Pat. 22 Hen. VIII. p. 1, m. 26.
	28. Francisco Lopes of Araviano, merchant of Spain, alias of Tarasone, in Arragon. Denization. Windsor, 23 April 21 Hen. VIII. Del. Westm. 28 May 22 Hen. VIII.—P.S.
	28. John Pate, page of the Wardrobe of Beds. Grant of a messuage or tenement in the parish of All Saints, Hony Lane, in the city of London, in which John Harte now dwells; an annual quit-rent of 6s. issuing from a tenement in the parish of St. Michael, Quenehith, in the same city, in which John Nasshe now dwells; another quit-rent of 20s., issuing from a tenement called "the Signe of the Thre Nonnes," in the parish of St. James, Garlykhith, in the said city; another quit-rent of 4s., issuing from a tenement called "the Signe of the Swane agenste the greate Conduct in Chepe," in the same city; another quit-rent of 6s. 8d., issuing from a tenement in Watling Strete, in the parish of All Saints, Brodestrete, in the same city, in which Henry Sukeley now dwells; another quit-rent of 4s., issuing from a tenement in White Crosse Strete, in the parish of St. Giles without Creplegate, in which John Thurston now dwells; and another quit-rent issuing from a tenement called "the Signe of the Panyer," in Paternoster Rowe, in the same city; which lately belonged to Sir Ric. Charleton deceased, who was attainted of high treason in Parliament, 1 Hen. VII. Hundesdon, 3 May 22 Hen. VIII. Enrolled, Westm., 28 May.—P.S._The patent was vacated on surrender, 14 Nov. 23 Hen. VIII., as regards the tenement in the parish of All Saints, Hony Lane.—Pat. 22 Hen. VIII. p. 2, m. 19.
	28. Anne Partridge, widow. Annuity of 20l. in consideration of services to the duke of Richemond and Somerset. York Place, 13 May 22 Hen. VIII. Del. Westm. 28 May.—P.S. Pat. p. 1, m. 26.