Henry VIII: May 1517, 11-20

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May 1517

11 May.
R. O.		 3221. TREATY with FLANDERS.
Letters indented of Charles Earl of Worcester, Cuthbert Tunstal and Sir Robert Wingfield, consenting to the abolition of the clause emolumenta et proventus in the treaty of 29 Oct. 1516. Brussels, 11 May 1517. Three seals, well preserved.
Lat.
Galba, B. v. 219.
B. M.		 2. Draft of the above, headed by Tunstal.
Lat., pp. 2, mutilated.
11 May.
R. O.		 3222. CHARLES KING OF SPAIN.
Letter under the great seal, consenting to the option of the King of England of the two articles sent relative to the clause emolumenta et proventus in the treaty, 29 Oct. 1516. Brussels, 11 May 1517. No seal.
Lat.
Galba, B. v. 220.
B. M.		 2. Draft of the above.
Lat., p. 1, mutilated.
11 May.
R. O.		 3223. CHARLES KING OF SPAIN.
Ratification of the treaty made with Henry VIII. and the Emperor Maximilian, 20 Oct. 1516. Brussels, 11 May 1517. Signed.
Lat., very much mutilated and imperfect.
R. O. 2. Notarial attestation by John Ets and Nich. Borlart of the oath of Charles King of Spain to the same. 11 May 1517.
Vesp. C. XII. 286.
B. M.		 3224. [CHARLES KING OF CASTILE] to [HENRY VIII.]
Desires to confirm the league between himself, his father the Emperor, and his uncle Henry. Is satisfied with the arrangement (compromis) made in the person of the Emperor, trusting that neither the Emperor nor Henry will desire anything to his dishonour.
Fr., draft, p. 1. Endd. by Wolsey's secretary: The minute of a letter in French to be sent by the King of Arragon to the King's grace.
11 May.
R. O. Rym. XIII. 588.		 3225. CHARLES KING OF SPAIN.
Ratification of an article, in the treaty of London, made 7 Nov. 1516, between himself, Maximilian, and Henry VIII., for maintaining friendship with the Swiss. Brussels, 11 May 1517.
11 May. 3226. For the NUNS OF ST. MICHAEL'S STAUNFORD.
Inspeximus of patent 6 Feb. 3 Edw. IV., confirming patent 24 Nov. 4 Ric. II., confirming charter 20 March 33 Edw. I., which confirmed: (1.) A charter of Hen. II., confirming their former charters. (2.) Charters 18 Jan. [2] John, and 18 Nov. 12 Hen. III., granting them a cartload of thorns or dead wood daily in Clyve forest. Westm., 11 May.
Pat. 9 Hen. VIII. p. 1, m. 15.
11 May.
P. S.		 3227. For RIC. TWYFORD.
To be Dean of the royal free chapel of St. Mary, Salop, vice Edw. Higons, resigned. Richmond, 6 May 9 Hen. VIII. Del. Westm., 11 May,
Pat. 9 Hen. VIII. p. 1, m. 9.
11 May.
P. S.		 3228. For RIC. PATYS.
To have the pension which the Abbess elect of Godstowe, Oxon., is bound to give to a scholar of the King's nomination, till he be promoted by her to a competent benefice. Greenwich, 24 March 8 Hen. VIII. Del. Westm., 11 May.
11 May.
P. S.		 3229. For WM. HUDD of London, dyer.
Protection; going in the retinue of Sir Ric. Wingfeld, Deputy of Calais. Richmond, 7 May 9 Hen. VIII. Del. Westm., 11 May.
12 May.
Giust. Desp. II. 77.		 3230. SEB. GIUSTINIAN to the DOGE.
Execution against the late delinquents still proceeds. Does not know whether the punishment will repress the audacity of these people. Has met the Portuguese ambassador, whom he reminded of the good will between the two states. The ambassador said, since the Indian voyages Venice had been hostile to Portugal, and given succor to the Soldan. Sebastian combated these remarks and said, though the Venetians were injured by the spice trade going to Portugal, to succor the enemies of Christendom was the last thing they would do. He stated that his mission was one of congratulation only. Offered to accompany him some distance out of London. His name is Don Pietro Civrea. London, 12 May 1517.
12 May.
Galba. B. v. 221. B. M.		 3231. MARGARET OF SAVOY to [WOLSEY].
Has received his letter by Norroy, by which she perceives that Henry is not satisfied with her excuses written to him by Norroy. Calls God to witness he is the prince she most desires to please after the King her nephew. Had she not thought her excuses sufficient, the publication de ces aunes would have been accomplished at the first, as now at the desire of the King. The Bp. of Helna will explain further, as the matter is one which had better not be committed to writing. Begs Wolsey to intercede in her behalf, as she would rather fast a year on bread and water than even think anything dishonorable to Henry. Cannot believe that Henry will break off for such a trifle the friendship of such a prince who is likely to be Emperor. Ghent, 12 May.
Hol., Fr., mutilated, pp. 2.
12 May.
Galba, B. v. 217. B. M.		 3232. The EARL OF WORCESTER, TUNSTAL and SIR ROBERT WINGFIELD to [HENRY VIII.]
On the 9th, the King of Castile returned from Louvain to Brussels, and is this day gone to Lyer to meet the Emperor. They requested him before his departure to confirm the amity, which he did solemnly yesterday. They have delivered him their confirmations, erasing the words proventus et emolumenta. The King of Castile allows the King to annul the said words in the original, or make a fresh copy. Send copies of the proem, &c. Have moved the King's Council for ample powers to receive the new confirmation in England. Enclose a letter written by the King in his own hand, at the request of the Emperor. Supped with him the same night, when Fra Nicholas exhibited his bull declaring the Pope's participation in the said league. Have not yet received the instrument of the King's oath. Richmond is very sick, and not able to travel. Brussels, 12 May.
P. S.—Understand that the King will not leave this day, as the Emperor does not keep his journey. Signed.
Pp. 4, mutilated. Endd.
12 May.
Galba, B. v. 226. B. M.		 3233. The EARL OF WORCESTER and TUNSTAL to [HEN. VIII.]
After despatching their letters on the 7th, were advertised by Lady Margaret that the Emperor, who had been sick at Zeland, was recovered, and desired her to be proxy at the King of Castile's oath. She sent them the letter with a secret information that the giving of the oath at Louvain, which the King of Castile said was done at the Emperor's request, was not so: but it was deferred, as she said, "that the treaty of Cambray late made in March last with the Frenchmen might be confirmed and sworn before ours." To obviate these intrigues Tunstal visited the Chancellor next morning, and pressed the oath to be given forthwith; that the Emperor would not be present, and it was unreasonable to delay the confirmation till after that of Cambray, and would not be well taken. The day after, on the Chancellor's arriving at Brussels, Tunstal visited him, stating that by a letter from Sion to Wingfield (enclosed) it appeared that the Emperor would not come, and was dissatisfied at the delay. "The Chancellor said that peradventure the Emperor caused one thing to be written unto us, and another unto them, and that it was not the first time he had seen such pranks played." Tunstal would not allow him to believe that they mistrusted the Emperor, or imputed the delay to any but to them.
Enclose a letter received from Sion, stating that the Emperor was content with the delay; but the letter says, "at the King of Castile's request;" and the King of Castile says it is at his request. To avoid the disclosing of some craft on one side or the other, they were compelled to yield to have all things performed yesterday. Chievres and the Chancellor are well satisfied with the league. On supping with the King, Worcester expressed his delight at the new amity; to which the King answered he never did anything with a better will, and that his special trust was more in Henry than in any other prince. He told Worcester that he fully intended to go this summer into Spain, and if possible by sea; and if he must land he would rather land in England than anywhere else. Yesternight, Lady Margaret told the Chamberlain, that on her asking the King before mass why he was not more gorgeous in his array, as he was to take his oath that day, he answered that when he put on his clothes in the morning he did not know it was to be done that day, and had forgotten his collar and garter, for which he had sent in all haste. She said he had changed much of late, and meddled in his own affairs; that he had refused to go by France to avoid the suspicions of England. He is not inclined for the meeting with the French King at Cambray. Yesterday, received the King's letters dated Richmond, the 7th, giving an account of the rising of the apprentices in London against the merchant strangers, and their subsequent punishment. The ambassadors of the Emperor and the King of Castile have sent accounts of the same. Worcester explained the affair to the King at supper, how the riot was easily put down and the actors punished. Before their departure, will demand of Chievres that a special ambassador be sent to receive the King's oath in England. Advises that friendly letters be sent to Chievres and the Chancellor. Brussels, 12 May. Signed.
Noted by Tunstal; pp. 6, mutilated.
12 May.
Galba, B. v. 224. B. M.		 3234. TUNSTAL to [WOLSEY].
Has written in full to the King. Harry Cressent, the spy who had been brought to Wolsey by the Governor of the Fellowship, tells him that before last Lent he was sent by the Treasurer de la Saincte Ch[apelle] of Paris to Wolsey to obtain for him a safeconduct to pass by England into Scotland. Tunstal thinks he left without leave; but he says that he went to Winchilsea, took ship and crossed to Normandy. Thinks he does not tell the truth. He says he came from Paris in three days, where the Queen made her entry with great triumph. Could not induce him to go to the Lord Chamberlain. He denies that any ships are preparing in Picardy or Normandy. Fra Nicholas is dissatisfied that they have not officially declared the King's pleasure to allow the Pope to enter the league. Begs Wolsey's favour in behalf of his servant, whose life has been endangered in defending his brother's park, who is the writer's ward. Brussels, 12 May.
Hol., pp. 2, mutilated.
12 May.
Galba, B. v. 225. B. M.		 3235. SIR ROBERT WINGFIELD to WOLSEY.
Wrote last on the 7th from Louvain, advertising him of his conversation with Fulker's factor and the Archduchess touching the 6,000 florins. His master has rebuked him for being so slow in pressing for payment, and has threatened Wingfield, in many dishonourable terms, to take the law of him. Wingfield has promised not to leave the country without his knowledge. Desires Wolsey will take the matter into his consideration. Would not have engaged himself so deeply but for Wolsey's letter, and the great desire expressed by him and the King for the Emperor's descent into these parts. Brussels, 12 May 1517.
P.S.—Reiterates his wish to be discharged from his "ærumpnis office."
Hol., pp. 2, mutilated. Add. at ƒ. 229.
12 May.
Galba, B. v. 222. B. M.		 3236. SPINELLY to HENRY VIII.
Wrote last on the 7th from Louvain, stating that the King's oath for the new confederation had been deferred at the Emperor's request. Came with the court to Brussels on Saturday last, where Casius had arrived from the Emperor; at whose coming the Lord Chancellor told Spinelly and the Master of the Rolls they should have their answer. On the Lord Chamberlain sending Norroy, were told the Emperor would have the business remitted to Mechlin, where he would be this present week. On Sunday went to the Chancellor to remind him of his promise to expedite matters. Told him that otherwise the credit would rest with the Emperor. Upon this the Chancellor sent for Chievres, and concluded the despatch that was made yesterday. Is "out of hope that the Catholic King at his going into Spain shall pass by England with a small company, sending his army to Falmouth, for many the which know his feeble complexion doth continually persuade the same." The Admiral is to make his entry into the bishopric of Utrecht with many noblemen. He is succeeded by Bevres. The Duke of Gueldres swears he will oppose him. Before the King goes into Spain "the French will play some false pageant after their old manner." The Friar [Nicolas] is here from the Pope. Affairs in Spain grow worse daily, but Charles cannot leave before August. At dinner was told by the Chancellor the King had written to the Emperor to say he would not leave so long as the Emperor was in the country. Brussels, 12 May 151[7].
Hol., pp. 3, mutilated. Add.
12 May.
S. B.		 3237. To CUTHBERT TUNSTAL, Master of the Rolls.
To correct a date in indentures of 12 April 2 Hen. VIII., between the King, Wm. [Courteney] and Lady Katharine, his wife. Richmond, 10 May 9 Hen. VIII. Del. to Mr. Tayllar, deputy of the Master of the Rolls, 12 May.
12 May.
Rym. XIII. 589.		 3238. For JOHN FISSHER, clerk.
Presentation to the church of Houghkirke alias Hofchirche, Canterbury dioc. Westm., 12 May.
Pat. 9 Hen. VIII. p. 1, m. 7.
12 May.
S. B.		 3239. For WM. BEDELL and RIC. ROKEBY.
Licence to use any garments and chains, and to keep and shoot with crossbows and handguns, having an income of 200l. a year. Del. Westm., 12 May 9 Hen. VIII.
Pat. 9 Hen. VIII. p. 1, m. 11.
12 May.
P. S.		 3240. For EDW. HATTECLYF.
Annuity of 20 marks out of the lordship of Ruthyn. Greenwich, 12 April 8 Hen. VIII. Del. Westm., 12 May.
Vit. B. III. 143.
B. M.		 3241. [HADRIAN CARDINAL ST. CHRYSOGON] to [WOLSEY].
Hieronymus de Messis of Scodra, who left Venice on Saturday, after his interview at Rome with the Pope, visited the writer, and informed him that news had come from Venice of Cairo being in the possession of the Turk, as the writer had stated in his previous letters. After he had burnt two thirds of the town he was attacked by the Soldan with a great army and cut to pieces with all his troops.
Lat., mutilated, p. 1.
13 May.
P. S.		 3242. For TH. SKELTON, groom of the Larder.
To have a corrody in the monastery of Bath. Richmond, 9 May 9 Hen. VIII. Del. Westm., 13 May.
13 May.
S. B.		 3243. For NICH. and BARTH. DE AURIA, merchants of Genoa.
Protection; going in the retinue of Sir Ric. Wyngfeld, Deputy of Calais. Del. Westm., 13 May 9 Hen. VIII.
Fr. 9 Hen. VIII. m. 4.
14 May.
R. O.		 3244. PONYNGES to WOLSEY.
After receiving the King's letters of the pacifying of the late insurrection in London, and the execution of the offenders, received a letter from the mayor of Winchilsea touching a boat which had entered the haven from Dieppe, and was stopped by an English vessel. Has written to the Governors of Dieppe the cause of the restraint, to prevent them taking offence. Begs he will obtain from the King a warrant for certain oaks to his farmer, Richard Wodward, of the manor of Wylmyngton, as the writer intends to build his house lately burned. Ostinghanger, 14 May. Signed.
P.1. Add.: To my Lord Cardinal's good grace.
14 May.
P. S.		 3245. For the MONASTERY of ST. MARY AND ST. JOHN, GODSTOWE.
Assent to the election of Marg. Tewkesbury, prioress, as abbess, vice Isabella Braynton, deceased. Richmond, 8 May 9 Hen. VIII. Del. Westm., 14 May.
Pat. 9 Hen. VIII. p. 1, m. 1.
ii. Petition of the Subprioress for the above. 30 April 9 Hen. VIII.
15 May.
Galba, B. v. 230. B. M.		 3246. SPINELLY to HENRY VIII.
Wrote last on the 13th. On the 14th the Emperor and the King Catholic took their oath at Liere to the treaty of Cambray. In the afternoon they went to Mechlin; the Emperor to Antwerp yesterday; Charles to Brussels, to celebrate the obsequies of the Queen of Portugal. The King knows the Emperor's tricks to delay the amity and raise money. Is informed that he is now trying with the Cardinal of Sion to find some other way. Friar Nicolas tells him Sion is going to England. Hopes he will be stopped. Chievres and the Chancellor have told the Emperor's Council that as their master is going into Spain, he "will be bound unto no man for the said majesty without the special consent of the General Estates." It is said the Emperor will leave at the end of the month. Charles starts for Spain in August. Is in hope he will pass by England if he is "driven upon the winter." The Cardinal of Spain has written to him not to defer his voyage. The horses embark next week. The Chancellor goes in a litter in July. "Also the Lady Chievres hath affirmed to me the Lady Eleanor goeth, and she in her company; for the marriage between the King of Portugal and the Archduchess is' semblably much spoken." The court is removed to Ghent, where the Estates are, to arrange for the rule of the country. Lord Fenyns will be chief of the Council.
Ambassadors at Rome had written on the 6th that Francis was urgent with the Pope for Modena and Reggio to be restored to the Duke of Ferrara, offering to put his nephew in possession of the duchy of Urbino. As he receives but slight assistance from the Viceroy of Naples, and his charges are intolerable, they think the Pope will comply. Fra Nicolas does not deny it. He is come here, and will swear to the treaty lately concluded at Lyere. Tidings have come of the Turks' success, and the ruin of the Soldan. A large fleet is preparing at Constantinople. There are great doubts of the destination of the forces in the employ of Gueldres. Brussels, 15 May 1517.
Hol., pp. 3, mutilated. Add.
16 May.
R. O.		 3247. PACE to WOLSEY.
Anchises Visconti returned from France to Switzerland on the 10th, sent from the French King to speak with Pace. He dares not advance to Constance for dread of the Emperor's servants. The French King examined Anchises of his going to England; of the King and Wolsey's manners; swears he loves the King of England above all other princes, and wonders why England always opposes him; would deny his cousin of England nothing. He asked Anchises how it were possible to obtain Wolsey's favor. He then made "wonderful inquisition" of Pace's person, stature, &c., saying that Pace had caused him to expend 2,000,000 of gold. Still he would give him "montes auri" for amity with England, and Wolsey should have peaceable possession of Tournay by resignation, or any other thing as good. He offered Pace a safeconduct to Milan, and honorable attendance to France and to Calais gates. Can pass no judgment on these matters, as Anchises has sworn fidelity to France, but thinks the French King desires the amity, and is urged to it by Anchises, Galeazzo, and others. Francis also stated that he was not the author of any of the troubles in Scotland, but his predecessor was. News have arrived that the Emperor and Castile made a new peace with France at Cambray on the 11th April. If so, it is needless purchasing the fidelity of those who have none. Constance, 16 May 1517.
Hol., chiefly in cipher, deciphered, pp. 4. Add.: Tho. Cardinali [Ebor.] Endd.
16 May.
Vit. B. xx. 51. B. M.		 3248. PACE to [BURBANK].
* * * do you shew unto my Lord ... [per]severe still in dissaving ... I do now write of concern[yng the] ... to be despised, which if my ... think verily shall come to pass[e] ... honor this is of surety that the [Emperor will] no good to the King's grace when he would [that] his lands be laid at pledge ... than he is like to live. The Ki[ng of] Castile is but an idiot, and his coun[cil is] corrupt; that when the King's grace shall t[hink] himself most sure of him, then [shall] his grace be most deceived ... lord will have anything attempted [against] this French practice which I ... at this time, he must send unto me shortly word with declaration of [his] mind." If it [seem] expedient, for the King can see what hope Pace has in other men ... "[I] wolde the King [would] agree with * * * seen and daily do see so great [fa]lsnesse in other men that they ... to help to destroy the King's grace ... should trust in them than[do] him any good; and all this be schewyde[to] my lord secretly." Prays to be [adv]ised how the matter shall be. Constance, 16 May. Signed.
16 May.
S. B.		 3249. For SIR W. COMPTON and WARBURGA his wife, widow of SIR FRA. CHEYNE.
Grant to them, and the heirs of the said William, of the manors of Salthrop, Chilton, Blakgrove, Myhynden, Elcombe, Watlescote alias Wyglescete, Wescote alias Wescete, and Uffecote, Wilts, with lands in these and other places, and an annual rent of 8l. out of the manor of Denforde, Berks; all forfeited by Francis Viscount Lovel: on surrender of patents 10 May 4 Hen. VIII. and 24 Jan. 6 Hen. VIII. Del Westm., 16 May 9 Hen. VIII.
Pat. 8 Hen. VIII. p. 1, m. 7.
16 May.
S. B.		 3250. For SIR RISE AP THOMAS and SIR GRIFFIN RISE, his son and heir.
To be stewards and chancellors, &c., in survivorship, of the manors of Haverford West and Rowse, Marches of Wales, on surrender, as to the above-mentioned offices, of patent 9 July 7 Hen. VIII. by Sir Wistan Broun. Del. Westm., 16 May 9 Hen. VIII.
Pat. 9 Hen. VIII. p. 2, m. 15.
17 May.
R. O.		 3251. The EARL OF WORCESTER, TUNSTAL and SIR ROBERT WINGFIELD to HENRY VIII.
The Emperor and the King of Castile being at Lyere took their oath to the treaty made at Cambray. Intend to leave for the Emperor, who will speak with them at their coming to Malines, as will appear by the letter of Cardinal Sion enclosed, addressed to Sir Robert Wingfield. Next week the King of Castile goes to Ghent to announce the administration which shall take place on his departure. Desire information how they shall further proceed. Brussels, 17 May. Signed.
P. 1. Add. and endd.
17 May.
R. O.		 3252. LEO X. to WOLSEY.
Recommending to him Lancelot Colyns, who is returning to England. Rome, 17 May 1517.
Lat. Add.
17 May.
R. O.		 3253. JULIUS [DE MEDICI], Vice-chancellor, to WOLSEY.
The Pope, who is much fatigued, has requested him to communicate with Wolsey. As he has no cipher, has been compelled to delegate the matter to Fra Nicolas, now resident with the Catholic King, for whose letters he begs credence. Rome, 17 May 1517. Signed.
Lat., p. 1. Add.
18 May.
Adv. MS. 48.		 3254. ALBANY to the POPE.
Petition for a licence to convert to the use of the ancient house of Observant Friars, Montrose, which was destroyed by fire during the war, upwards of a hundred years ago, the house of St. Mary, near Montrose, (with the land adjoining, commonly called Sandach,) which had been much decayed, and no hospitality observed till it came under the rule of its present master, Patrick Paniter, a native of the town, who thoroughly restored it. He preserved and decorated the church, and endowed it anew with lands which had been lost by heavy lawsuits, and procured a bull from Julius II. for visiting it, and granting remission of sins to those who endowed it. Provisions for masses and obits specified. "Concessis L. Cardinalis S.P. ad Vincula, &c. Datum Romæ, 15 kal. Jun., ao v." Below: "Presentatus sede vacante."
Copy, Lat., pp. 7.
18 May. 3255. For RIC. HOLME, chaplain.
Presentation to the church of St. Peter, Weston, Norw. dioc. Westm., 18 May.
Pat. 9 Hen. VIII. p. 2, m. 3.
18 May.
P. S.		 3256. For SIMON and EVERARD DIGBY.
To be stewards of the manors of Uppingham, Preston, Baroughdon, Esenden and Gretham, Rutland, and of all possessions of George late Duke of Clarence. Richmond, 10 May 9 Hen. VIII. Del. Westm., 18 May.
Pat. 9 Hen. VIII. p. 2, m. 15.
18 May.
S. B.		 3257. For RIC. GIBSON.
Annuity of 10l. Del. Westm., 18 May 9 Hen. VIII. Pat. 9 Hen. VIII. p. 2, m. 2.
18 May.
P. S.		 3258. For WM. EDWARDYS, of Bristol, merchant.
Protection. Richmond, 15 May 9 Hen. VIII. Del. Westm., 18 May.
Pat. 9 Hen. VIII. p. 2, m. 16.
19 May.
Giust. Desp. II. 74.		 3259. NICH. SAGUDINO to ALVISE FOSCARI.
Severe example has been made of twenty of the rioters on Evil May Day, which has greatly exasperated the populace. Is well treated by the Cardinal and nobility. Shuns all opportunity of dispute. The King, after rigorous justice, has pardoned the rest. "He came one day to a place distant half a mile hence, with his court in excellent array, the right reverend Cardinal being there likewise, with a number of lords, both spiritual and temporal, with their followers, in a very gallant trim. And his majesty, being seated on a lofty platform, surrounded by all those lords, who stood, he caused some four hundred of these delinquents, all in their shirts and barefoot, and each with a halter round his neck, to be brought before him; and on their presenting themselves before his majesty, the Cardinal implored him aloud to pardon them, which the King said he would not by any means do: whereupon said right reverend Cardinal, turning towards the delinquents, announced the royal reply. The criminals, on hearing that the King chose them to be hanged, fell on their knees, shouting, 'Mercy!' when the Cardinal again besought his majesty to grant them grace, some of the chief lords doing the like. So at length the King consented to pardon them, which was announced to these delinquents by said right reverend Cardinal with tears in his eyes; and he made them a long discourse, urging them to lead good lives, and comply with the royal will; which was, that strangers should be well treated in this country; adding many other expressions hereon. And when the Cardinal told them this, that the King pardoned them, it was a fine sight to see each man take the halter which hung from his neck, and throw it in the air; and they jumped for extreme joy, making such signs of rejoicing as became their escape from such peril. It was a very fine spectacle, and well arranged, and the crowd of people present was innumerable." As no strangers were killed, the people cannot bear that forty of their countrymen should be so cruelly hanged and quartered. Nothing is to be seen at the city gate but gibbets and quarters. Remained ten days at Richmond. Heard the King sing, play, and dance. Dion. Memo was there; and at his request a lad played upon the lute, to the amazement of the King, who is never wearied of listening to him. Since this lad's coming Zuan Piero is in less favour. 19 May 1517.
19 May.
R. O.		 3260. SPINELLY to WOLSEY.
Has informed the King that the Lord Daussy is going on embassy to England. On leaving the King the Lord Chamberlain received 80 marks "of wettes of platte," the Master of the Rolls 60, Sir Robert Wingfield 50, himself 40, Norrey 100 philips (phs.) of gold. Brussels, 19 May.
Hol., p. 1. Add.: To my [Lord] Cardinal's grace.
19 May.
Vit. B. III. 144. B. M. Rym. XIII. 589.		 3261. LEO X. to HENRY VIII.
Has committed to the Castle of St. Angelo the two Cardinals Bendinellus (Saulius) and Alfonso (Petrucci) of St. Theodore, deacon, for conspiring against his life. Rome, 19 May 1517, 5 pont.
19 May.
R. O.		 3262. JOHN JOBURNE, Prior of Shene.
Acknowledgment of the receipt, on 19 May 9 Hen. VIII., of 26s. 8d. from Father Prior of Lande, through Sir Th. Luce, "for a pension of the church of Assheby Legger."
19 May.
Er. Ep. II. 30.		 3263. BUDÆUS to TUNSTAL.
Received his letter on the 6 May. Speaks of his studies, from which nothing could divert him, his marriage and his family. Is delighted at this opening of their friendship. Praises the Novum Instrumentum of Erasmus, and his notes on St. Jerome. A long eulogium of Erasmus. Gives an account of his own early training, and how he came to learn Greek,—how he made acquaintance with an old Greek, who showed him a copy of Homer. Paris, xiv. kal. Jun.
19 May.
P. S.		 3264. TH. BRADDELEY of Westminster.
Protection; going in the retinue of Sir Ric. Wingfeld, Deputy of Calais. Richmond, 15 May 9 Hen. VIII. Del. Westm., 19 May.
20 May.
R. O.		 3265. JULIUS DE MEDICI, Vice-chancellor, to HENRY VIII.
The Pope has commanded him to notify to Nicholas Scombergt that he is to cross to England and communicate with his majesty. The breves sent will give further information. Rome, 20 May 1517.
Lat., p. 1. Add.
20 May.
P. S.		 3266. For GEO. WHELPELEY of London, haberdasher.
Protection; going in the retinue of Sir Ric. Wyngfeld, Deputy of Calais. Richmond, 15 May 9 Hen. VIII. Del. Westm., 20 May.
Pat. 9 Hen. VIII. p. 1, m. 3.
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