Henry VIII: July 1517, 22-31

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July 1517

22 July.
P. S.		 3499. For JOHN THOMAS, serjeant at arms.
To be harbour master in the Duchy of Cornwall, in same manner as Hen. Pennago. Greenwich, 19 July 9 Hen. VIII. Del. Westm., 22 July.
Pat. 9 Hen. VIII. p. 2, m. 3.
22 July.
P. S.		 3500. For TH. GARTON, page of the Wardrobe of Beds.
To be keeper and governor of the forest of Pamber, Hants, vice Ralph Jenet, deceased. Greenwich, 1 July 9 Hen. VIII. Del. Westm., 22 July.
Pat. 9 Hen. VIII. p. 1, m. 9.
22 July.
P. S.		 3501. For JOHN AMADAS, yeoman of the Guard.
To have the fee of the Crown, being 6d. a day, in the King's hands through the insufficiency of the patent which granted it to John Thomas, serjeant at arms; and to be comptroller of the avenaries (?) of the Duchy of Cornwall: on surrender, by John Thomas, of patent 2 May 7 Hen. VIII. Greenwich, 19 July 9 Hen. VIII. Del. Westm., 22 July.
Pat. 9 Hen. VIII. p. 2, m. 4. Vacated as to the fee of the Crown, 7 Nov. 22 Hen. VIII. in favor of Griffin Rede.
22 July.
P. S.		 3502. For JACOB PILLINO and PETER DE ANTINARIIS, merchants of Venice.
Licence to import 60 tuns of Gascon wine. Greenwich, 11 July 9 Hen. VIII. Del. Westm., 22 July.
Fr. 9 Hen. VIII. m. 3.
22 July.
S.B.		 3503. For WM. WILSON of Gravesend, Kent, alias of Westminster, tailor.
Pardon. Del. Westm., 22 July.
Pat. 9 Hen. VIII. p. 1, m. 9.
23 July.
Giust. Desp. II. 104.		 3504. SEB. GIUSTINIAN to the COUNCIL OF TEN.
A Dominican Bishop, apud Indos, has arrived here as Papal nuncio, to exhort the King against the Infidels. The Cardinal holds him in little account. The French ambassador will be despatched in three or four days. He and Sebastian are on very good terms. The bishopric of Bath, which is worth 10,000 ducats, has been conferred upon Wolsey. Chieregato has received a brief, charging him, under the penalty of disgrace and fine of 3,000 ducats, to return to Rome. Thinks this has been occasioned by his having acted as agent to Cardinal Hadrian. Hopes the Signory will treat him well. Has urged Wolsey to despatch the patent of the merchants for wool, tin, &c. Discussion on that subject. Touching the wines, Wolsey made a long speech, saying: "Write to your Signory, that I promise you, on the faith of a cardinal, should your argument be just, that you shall pay nothing on account of the new duty; whilst on the other hand, should you be in the wrong, it will be settled definitively, and you must have patience." London, 23 July 1517.
23 July.
S.B.		 3505. For WM. PAWNE and GEO. LAWSON.
To be receivers general of the lordships and castles of Sherefhoton, Myddelham, Richmounde, Cotingham, Sandall, Wakefelde, Hattefelde, Connesburghe, Dancastre, Hoton and Barnardes Castell; of the tallage, customs, &c. of Berwick; of the yearly sums of 280l. and 235l. respectively, out of the customs and subsidies of Kingeston on Hull and Newcastle on Tyne: set apart for payment of the soldiers in Berwick. Del. Westm., 23 July.
Pat. 9 Hen. VIII. p. 2, m. 16.
23 July.
P. S.		 3506. For TH. HUNTWADE, yeoman of the Crown.
To be one of the 24 yeomen of the Crown, with 6d. a day, on surrender of patent 26 Nov. 10 Hen. VII. granting the same to Edm. Huntwade. Greenwich, 11 July 9 Hen. VIII. Del. Westm., 23 July.
Pat. 9 Hen. VIII. p.2, m. 5.
24 July.
R. O.		 3507. MARGARET OF SAVOY to WOLSEY.
The factor of the Focars (Bernard Steccher) complains that they have not been reimbursed the 6,000 fl. of gold which they lent the Emperor on the letter of Wingfield, and of which they have written to Wolsey various times, as well by Hesdin as by Count Decian. Middlebourg, 24 July 1517. Signed.
Fr., p. 1. Add.
24 July.
Galba, B. v. 279.
B. M.		 3508. TUNSTAL to HENRY VIII.
The Provost of Cassel and the Baily of Hainault have returned and made honorable report of their reception. Daussy is at Ghent, at his father's funeral. Hears that the Provost had promised to deliver him the remaining original letters connected with the confirmation of the treaty. He brought to Tunstal those signed by the Cardinal, my lords of Norfolk and Durham. The King's preparations go forward. They have sent to Holland for beer, and part is to come from England. The great ship has arrived from Denmark. The Gueldres have fortified Aspre Nassau; and Disilstein have rescued certain towns in Holland. The Duke of Gueldres has given each of the lanceknights a piece of gold called a postulate, but no further wages. The King of France declares he has nothing to do with this war, and says that the King must avenge himself on the Duke, or men will repute him but "lashe of courage." Though forbidden to speak openly, people suspect the French. Myddilborough, 24 July. Signed.
Pp. 3, mutilated. Add.
24 July.
Galba, B. v. 281.
B. M.		 3509. TUNSTAL to WOLSEY.
Four days since the Audiencer showed him that England had consented to advance the King of Castile a loan, such as they desired last year, and that Tunstal should be present at the sealing. He wished Chievres to be advertised as soon as the necessary writings arrived. Since then the Provost of Cassell has shown him certain minutes, and desired to have from Tunstal the corresponding ones, as the King of Castile was anxious to depart. Tunstal told him that whatever had been promised would be doubtless performed, but he had not received any papers. They wonder the King of England has not written, as a small delay will greatly hinder the voyage; the year is far advanced, and the moon near the full. Wishes to know what is to be done. Mydelborgh, 24 July.
Hol., pp. 3, mutilated. Add.: Lord Cardinal of York.
24 July.
S. B.		 3510. For ROB. POINTZ and SIR ANTH. POINTZ.
To be stewards, in survivorship, of Berkeley, and of all lands, &c. of Wm. late Marquis of Barkeley, in co. Glouc.; and keepers of the chaces and parks; with 10l. a year: on surrender by the said Robert of patent 3 Dec. 8 Hen. VII. Del. Westm., 24 July 9 Hen. VIII.
Pat. 9 Hen. VIII. p. 2, m. 1.
24 July.
S. B.		 3511. For SIR ROB. and SIR ANTHONY POYNTZ.
To be stewards, in survivorship, of the lordship of Berton near Bristol, and of the Great Court, alias Erlescourte, annually held at St. James's near Bristol, Sodbury, Fairford, Glouc., and Sharston, Wilts; and masters and governors of Sodbury park. Del. Westm., 24 July 9 Hen. VIII.
Pat. 9 Hen. VIII. p. 1, m. 9.
24 July.
S. B.		 3512. For KATHARINE, wife of MATTHEW CRADOK.
Licence to dwell in Wales, notwithstanding patents 13 Feb. 3 Hen. VIII. and 23 June 9 Hen. VIII.; in the former of which she is called Strangways, and in the latter Gordon. Del. Westm., 24 July 9 Hen. VIII.
Pat. 9 Hen. VIII. p. 2, m. 20.
25 July.
Mon. Habs. Abtheil,
II. B.I. 51.		 3513. CHARLES OF CASTILE to WOLSEY.
Is glad to hear from De la Sauch of the King's compliance to his request for a loan; and thanks him for the part he has taken. As to the 35,000 cr. g. lent by Henry during Charles's minority for the reduction of Gheldres and Venloo, although he has seen no statement of their expenditure, still, as he is informed that Henry sent a good number of archers to his assistance in Gheldres, has made out letters of obligation for their repayal at such times as seemed most fit. Hopes Henry will be contented with his obligation, as he could not obtain that of the Chancellor and others who have already bound themselves for the 100,000 fl. Credence for De la Sauch. Middleburg, 25 July. Signed. Countersigned: Haneton.
Fr.
25 July.
R. O.		 3514. CHARLES KING OF SPAIN to WOLSEY.
Understands by the letters of the Bp. of Elna, and the report of John de la Sauch, the bearer, Henry's answer touching the 100,000 g. fl. which he has agreed to lend him. Thanks Wolsey for his services in the matter. Middleburgh, 25 July 1517. Signed and sealed.
Fr., p. 1. Add: A Mons. dYorck, Cardinal et Legat dAngleterre.
25 July.
Otho, C. IX. 32 b.
B. M.		 3515. NICHOLAS DE TA ..., [Ante]signanus Signoras Ord. Minor. Obser., to HENRY VIII.
Has received his bounty by a friar, who is now with them, for the holy places. Jerusalem, in Cœnaculo Montis Sion, 25 July 1517. Signed.
Lat., p. 1, mutilated. Add.
25 July. 3516. For WM. TREES, clk.
Presentation to the church of Wykresyngton, Worc. dioc. Westm., 25 July.
Pat. 9 Hen. VIII. p. 2, m. 2.
26 July.
R. O.		 3517. ALBANY to WOLSEY.
Has received his letters by his secretary Gaultier Malynne, the bearer. Sends accordingly the request for a safeconduct for the Scotch ambassadors in the form desired. If there was anything wrong in the first, it was the error of the scribe. Is glad Henry knows that it has not been Albany's fault that he has not done him reverence. Has charged Malynne with his answer touching the prorogation of the truce with a view to a lasting peace. Dieppe, 26 July. Signed.
Fr., p. 1. Add.: A Mons. reverendissime Mons. le Cardinal dYork, Legat, Primat et Chancellier au royaume dAngleterre.
26 July.
Galba, B. v. 283.
B. M.		 3518. G. DE CROY (CHIEVRES) to WOLSEY.
Has received his letters by the King's secretary, the bearer. Understands by these and the Baily of Hainault the affection that Wolsey has for the King of Castile. Thinks it would be advisable for England also to write to the Pope as Charles has done, so that he be not constrained to seek aid elsewhere. Has written to the Bp. of Euna to express his sentiments touching the pension which the King of England has offered him. Myddilburgh, 26 July. Signed.
P.S. in his own hand. Recommends the affair of the Prince of Chimay.
Fr., p. 1, mutilated. Add.: Mons. le Cardinal Ebor.
26 July.
Galba, B. v. 282*.
B. M.		 3519. DE GAURE to WOLSEY.
At his return had informed Chievres of their conversation, and Wolsey's desire that he would promote the intercourse between the two kingdoms, and his anxiety to be friendly. Found Chievres conformable to his wish, and anxious for good intelligence between the two. Middleburg, 26 July 1517. Signed.
Fr., p. 1, mutilated. Add.
26 July.
R. T. 137.		 3520. ENGLISH and FRENCH PIRACIES.
Indenture made at London, 26 July 1517, between Charles Earl of Worcester, Lord Chamberlain, and Messire Pierre de la Guyche, Chamberlain in ordinary, to devise means to administer justice for the depredations committed on both sides since the treaty made by the late King Lewis XII., and that with the present King. If the injured parties endeavor to obtain redress in the common courts of law, it will not only be a very great labor, but end in their total destruction. To avoid this, three or four suitable persons shall be appointed by Henry to be at Calais on 1 Sept. next, and reside there for three months to receive complaints from French subjects of robberies by the English on land or sea. No form or process to be used, but equal justice administered without putting the parties to further expence. A similar commission to be made by Francis to sit at Boulogne during the same time, to receive complaints from English subjects. The above-named commissioners provide that proclamations be made in both countries, stating that those who do not appear at the said places during the appointed time shall lose their cause. Measures to be taken for preventing such depredations for the future, and judges appointed to receive complaints in such cases. Signed and sealed by the said commissioners at the date above mentioned.
Copy, Fr., pp. 4.
Calig. D. VI. 321.
B. M.		 2. Draft preamble of the same.
Lat., p. 1.
July.
Addit. MS. 11,716.
B. M.
R. T. 137.		 3521. FRENCH GRIEVANCES TOUCHING COMMERCE WITH ENGLAND.
English ships arriving in the Gironde cast anchor off Blaye, and there leave the chambers of their artillery before proceeding to Bordeaux. English merchants and sailors coming either by land or sea are allowed to come into Bordeaux without restriction, there being sometimes seven or eight thousand in the town. The English merchants have become so intimate with the inhabitants of the neighbourhood of Bordeaux, Medoc, Solac, Blaye, &c., that, in case of a rupture between England and France, the English would find no difficulty in landing. Before the King granted them these liberties, all Englishmen were obliged to wear a red cross while in the town, and all the merchandise was brought down to them there. Permission had to be asked of the mayor or submayor if they wished to go into the country, and an archer was given them to conduct them, or, if they wished to go to Bayonne, the governor or his lieutenant had to be asked for leave.
Fr., pp. 7. Endd.
Addit. MS. 11,717.
B. M.
R. T. 137.		 2. French merchants must export wine or woad to England in English ships, for it is confiscated if conveyed in a French or Breton ship without the King of England's leave. On arriving, the amount of merchandise must be sent to the customers: if false, the merchandise is confiscated. Searchers are also sent to verify the amount stated after the merchandise is placed in the cellars for sale. They are only allowed to deal with citizens of the town in which they are, under pain of confiscation. No merchant is allowed to take more than 10 crowns out of England. They cannot go to the weekly fairs for cloth, &c. held at different English towns. Bonds between French and English merchants are not kept in England. On leaving they are searched to their shirts to see if they have more than the 10 crowns allowed. If they are found out at night without a candle they are imprisoned. If a French merchant go to Calais he is imprisoned.
Fr., pp. 8. Endd.
27 July.
Galba, B. V. 66.
B.M.		 3522. CHARLES DE CROY [PRINCE OF CHIMAY] to WOLSEY.
Understands the hope Wolsey holds out to him by the ambassadors of the King his master and the Grand Bailly of Hainault, who had charge to further his suit. Entrusts his case to the bearer, John de la Sauch, who has just returned from England, who knows his losses better than he himself does, and whom he sent over on the business last year along with Du Reulz. Middelburg, 27 July. Signed.
Fr., p. 1. Add.: Mons. le Cardinal dYorck, Primat, Chancellier dEngleterre.
27 July.
Vit. B. XX. 60.
B. M.		 3523. [PACE] to [WOLSEY].
Wrote last [how the Swiss] had denied aid to [the Pope for] lack of payment of [their annual] pension, with other causes. Since that date, the Pope, by the advice of the Bp. of [Ve]roli, who has informed him of everything, has sent in great haste the pension to the Swiss, with more money, a[mply] sufficient for the sending into Italy of 6,000 or 8,000 footmen, which as yet [they have] not granted him. They sit now in their diet. One th[ing] is much against the Pope's peti[tion] "that the Swiss doth suspect * * * them against the realm of ... ey should be seen to break ...unto the King Catholic, [which th]eye will not do, considering [that he] is their confederate." Sends to Ammonius a letter of my Lord of Worcester [direc]ted to himself in Italian, by which Wolsey will perceive the occurrences at Rome, "quæ sunt plane monstra, omni dedecore, et infamia plena; omnis fides, omnis honestas, una cum religione, a mundo abvolasse videntur." The Pope has sent a brief to every canton, by a special messenger, asking aid. The cause of his anxiety is that the Duke daily succeeds against him. If he do not get aid of the Swiss, it is supposed he is [like] to be undone.
Had written [thus far when a messenger came] from the [Swiss] * * * ..."dde that they have not concluded t[o allow] his holiness any aid, but have [referred the ma]tter unto another diet. C[redo] ... perire papa." The causes of this [refusal] are: (1) that the Pope [did not] pay their pension in time; (2) his agents would have had their m[en by] craft against their will. The Emperor [has] written to the Swiss against the Pope, intending to put him to desperation, and so to pluck some money from him. Some here think that the Emperor and the French King have agreed to divide Italy, for which reason the Emperor has prevented the Pope's getting aid from the Swiss. The French King, with his usual craft, has command[ed] 500 men of arms [he] has in the duchy of Milan for to * * * ... "ys his commandment. He did per[ceive] that the Swiss would not go ... [Whether the] Swiss in their next diet will [do] any other thing in favor of the [Pope's hol]iness, or not, I cannot say." Constance, 27 July.
Hol., pp. 4, mutilated. A few words in cipher deciphered.
28 July.
Galba, B. v. 291.
B. M.		 3524. TUNSTALL to [HENRY VIII.]
Was sent for by the King of Castile this day, and was told by the Baily Damont, who supplies the Chancellor's room, that he was sent for to witness the sealing of certain bonds for money borrowed of England. The King then said that now was the time he must ask England's help in advancing the loan, and desired Tunstal to write that his wish might be accomplished as soon as possible, that he might start on his voyage; and he was the more bold to press it as England was better furnished with money at this time than he was. Tunstal said he had received no letters to that effect at present, and therefore could give no assent; that possibly Spinelly, who was not returned, had some letters for him. Then four writings were brought: 1st, the principal obligation of the King of Castile for 100,000 florins, which the King then signed and sealed; and a commission to the Bp. of Helna and De la Zouche to receive the money: 2nd, a security from the Chancellor, now gone into Spain: 3rd, a bond for the payment of 35,000 crowns lent him by England in times past, but not paid: 4th, a bond subscribed by De Ravenstein, Nassau, the Prince of Chimay and Chievres, with a blank for the Chancellor. Had Tunstal known for what purpose he had been sent he would not have gone. Nothing that he has done, however, can bind the King of England. Myddilborowe, 28 July. Signed.
Pp. 4, mutilated.
28 July.
R. O.		 3525. ALLARD BENTINCK, MAITRE D'HOTEL to MADAM OF SAVOY.
Receipt for 5 livres Tournois, of 20 patars each, to Sir Richard Jerningham, Deputy of Tournay, for a quarter's wages ending 28 July 1517, as receiver of the 6,000 livres Tournois owing to Henry VIII. 28 July 1517. Signed.
Fr.
28 July.
R. O.		 3526. CINQUE PORTS.
Presentment of a jury of the Cinque Ports at Dover, on Tuesday after the feast of St. James the Apostle, 9 Hen. VIII., before Sir Edward Ponynges, constable of Dover castle, and warden of the Cinque Ports, relative to wrecks of the sea, viz., anchors, cables, wainscots, a porpoise (price 11s.), fish called "cowngeherstes."
28 July.
S. B.		 3527. For SIR WM. SANDYS, knight of the Body.
To be treasurer of Calais, from 6 Oct. next, during pleasure, in the same manner as Sir Th. Thwaytes or Sir Hugh Conwey. The same office had been granted to Sir Hugh Conwey vice John Turbevile by patent 9 Oct. 1 Hen. VIII., and the reversion of it to Sir Wiston Brown by patent 4 April 4 Hen. VIII. Del. Westm., 28 July 9 Hen. VIII.
Fr. 9 Hen. VIII. m. 1.
28 July.
S. B.		 3528. For SIR WM. SANDYS, knight of the Body.
Annuity of 56l. during pleasure, out of the issues of Calais, in consideration of his services in the wars in Spain, Guienne, Flanders, and Picardy. Del. Westm., 28 July 9 Hen. VIII.
Fr. 9 Hen. VIII. m. 1.
28 July.
P.S.		 3529. For the MONASTERY OF ST. MARY, COVENTRY.
Restitution of temporalities on election of John Webbe. Greenwich, 24 July 9 Hen. VIII. Del. Westm., 28 July.
Pat. 9 Hen. VIII. p.1, m.1.
ii. Petition for the above, 22 July 9 Hen. VIII.
28 July.
S. B.		 3530. For EDW. SUTTON LORD DUDLEY.
Pardon of all matters concerning the lordship of Charleton, Salop, part of the lands of Sir John Grey late Lord Powes, on whose decease the custody of the lordships of Keireign, Maerer, Mathr', Llannr', Vyll, Llandybo, Meghen, Ughcoide, Moghaunt, Dynas, and all other lands in Wales, was granted to the said Edward by patent 30 Dec. 11 Hen. VII. during the minority of John, son and heir of the said Lord. Del. Westm., 28 July 9 Hen. VIII.
Pat. 9 Hen. VIII. p. 2, m.4.
28 July.
S. B.		 3531. For JOHN ARUNDELL TRERYSE of Cornwall.
Livery of lands as s. and h. of Sir John Arundell of Treryse. Del. Westm., 28 July 9 Hen. VIII.
Pat. 9 Hen. VIII. p.1, m. 2.
28 July.
S. B.		 3532. To CUTHBERT TUNSTALL, Master of the Rolls.
To cancel three recognizances of 120l. each, made by Henry Lord Clyfford, 1 July 17 Hen. VII., for payment of 300l. to Sir Reynold Bray, Sir Th. Lovell, John Mordaunt, Jas. Hobart, Ric. Emson, and Th. Lucas, to the use of the late King, and a recognizance of 500 marks made by the said Lord Clyfford, Ambrose Crakanthorp, Wm. Clapeham, and Ric. Chewe, 27 April 21 Hen. VII. Greenwich, 1 Feb. 8 Hen. VIII. Del. to John Tailor, deputy of the Master of the Rolls, 28 July 9 Hen. VIII.
28 July.
S.B.		 3533. To CUTHBERT TUNSTALL, Master of the Rolls.
To cancel a recognizance of 400 marks made by Sir Nich. Vaux of Norton, Northt., and Sir Th. Parre of London, 31 July 7 Hen. VIII., to Thomas Cardinal of York, Sir Th. Lovell, and John Heron, treasurer of the Chamber, conditionally to pay 200l. to the treasurer of the Chamber, "for certain vytaile had to the castell of Guynes," according to indenture dated 18 July 7 Hen. VIII., between the King and the said Vaux and Parre. Greenwich, 28 July 9 Hen. VIII.
28 July.
P. S.		 3534. For TH. SPRING of Lavenham, Suff., clothmaker.
Exemption from serving on juries, &c. Greenwich, 19 July 9 Hen. VIII. Del. Westm., 28 July.
Pat. 9 Hen. VIII. p. 1, m. 11.
29 July.
Nero, B. VI. 31.
B. M.		 3535. ANDREAS AMMONIUS to WOLSEY.
Received other letters, two days past, from the Bishop of Worcester, urging the great danger of the Pope's going over to the French, unless England hold out a hope of speedy aid from the Swiss. His holiness will no longer endure such indignity "ab homine perditissimo." The letter he read to Wolsey on Sunday from the Duke of Bari's secretary, speaks of a new expedition the French are about to make against Switzerland which must be by the Pope's connivance. If they have his authority, they can march to Naples. Westminster, 29 July.
Hol., Lat., p. 1. Add.: Rmo, &c., et beneficentissimo domino meo D. Cardinali, &c.
29 July.
Galba, B. v.289.
B. M.		 3536. SPINELLY to HENRY VIII.
Arrived yesternight at Bruges, where he found the Provost of Cassell, who had left the King at Middleburg, waiting for a fair wind. Is told that the Duke of Gueldres does great harm to the King's subjects, who must keep garrisons, to his great cost, on the frontiers of Brabant and Holland. Gueldres is helped by the French. The Council in the King's absence will be increased to 14, with the Archduchess having the first place. The King, and Lady Eleanor his sister, will sail in the same ship. They are advertised that ships are preparing at Brest in Britanny. At the Frenchmen's desire the Chancellor of Burgundy has granted them "a new thing;" they would not tell Spinelly what, in order to gain time. Admiral Bevers will go with the King. John de la Sauche left for England this morning with the bonds. The Pope has pardoned Cardinal St. George for 80,000 ducats, and Sauly for xx... An embassy has come from Naples, demanding great privileges of the King. Fra Nicolas, the Pope's servant, spoke in Calais with the new imperial ambassador going to England. Bruges, 29 July 1517.
Hol, pp.3, mutilated. Add.
29 July.
Galba, B. VI. 67.
B. M.		 3537. SPINELLY to [WOLSEY].
Wrote last on the 27th. On the 28th visited Casius, who is not recovered. He told Spinelly Felynger was appointed by the Emperor to come to Brussels, that Casius is to go with Chievres and the Chancellor to the meeting at Noyon. He thinks there will be no difficulty between the Emperor and the French; that the latter will abandon the Venetians, and take the investiture of Milan. The Emperor has given great thanks to this King for his assistance, and has countermanded the horsemen of Naples, desiring only payment of 6,000 Almains for keeping Verona. Is informed by the Lord Berghes that the King had written to the Emperor, to send some great personage to Noyon, and that Chievres is not on bad terms with him, as Hesdin had said. As there will be no lack of occasion, when the King is in Spain, to break with the French, thinks the Emperor will be brought to do as Chievres and the Chancellor wish. The ambassador of Arragon, De la Roche, and Louis de Marlyan think the same. Preparation are not yet made for going into Spain. There is some talk of the King passing into France. News from Gueldres. Thinks it would be advisable if peace could be made between the Emperor and the Venetians, the former remaining an enemy to France; then the agreement of this King and France would be less mischievous. But the Emperor is very difficult to manage. Suggests a method. Before yesterday showed the news in this letter to Master Deputy (Wingfield), who dispatched the post without consulting Spinelly. Recommends the case of Mr. Giles Ringot. Mr. Carnyn, a canon of Lysle, and a friend of his, whose brother is groom of the Chamber to the French King, offers to send information. "Alamyre hath been with me and marvellously with your grace. He is gone about the business that your grace wet of." Brussels, 29 July.
Hol, pp. 4, mutilated.
29 July.
R. O.		 3538. SPINELLY to WOLSEY.
Has written to the King of news received from the Provost of Cassel, who told him that Chievres had said, in the King's presence, that Henry had offered him a pension, which he refused. They are very well disposed towards England, and have concluded to give pensions to my Lord "Norfolko," and my Lord Chamberlain. Is advertised by a secretary of the Bishop of Badajos that Don Pedro d'Ureas, by letters from Rome on the 14th, states that "Cardinal Hadrian was arrived at a town in Aprutyo, a country of the realm of Naples, called Francavylla, the which stands upon the sea of Venice: wherefore it was conjected he went to Venice, or over into Sclavonia." Has heard nothing of the Cardinal of Arragon. Bruges., 29 July 1517.
Hol., p.1. Add.
29 July.
Galba, B. v.287.
B.M.		 3539. BERNARD STECHER to WOLSEY.
Urging the payment of the 6,000 fl. advanced by Jacques Fouckar, at Augsburg, to Wingfield, and which ought to have been paid by Margaret of Savoy. Had applied to her for payment, and been referred to England. Had made several applications, and received no answer. Encloses a letter from Lady Margaret, requesting Wolsey to see him repaid. Antwerp, 29 July 1517.
Hol., Fr., pp. 3, mutilated. Add.
Galba, B. v. 293.
B.M.		 3540. BERNARD STECHER to SIR ROBERT [WINGFIELD].
Since his departure has heard nothing of him, nor the 6,000 fl., though he had promised to write immediately. Begs he will use his efforts with the King and Cardinal to have his master Fouckar reimbursed. Encloses him a letter to the same effect from my Lady to the Cardinal, to whom he has written. Does not wish Frescobaldi, or any one else, to be employed in the negotiation.
Hol., Fr., pp. 2, mutilated.
29 July.
R. O.		 3541. CINQUE PORTS.
Presentment of a jury of the Cinque Ports at Sandwich, on Wednesday before the feast of St. James (29 July) 9 Hen. VIII., before Sir Edward Ponynges, touching the illegal employment of vessels of Holland and Dunkirk in trade, in preference to English ones; anchors and a wainscot found at Deal; unauthorized exercise of the craft of loadmanship; a bale of white soap and five wainscots found at Ramsgate, price 10d. At Walmer, "omnia bene." With Ponynges' commission and panel of jury attached.
30 July.
Galba. B. v. 294.
B.M.		 3542. TUNSTAL to [HENRY VIII.]
Master German, a priest and secretary to the King of Castile, who has a benefice in Tournay, says, on the information of his brother, that 15,000 Swiss have been retained by the French, who intend to invade Tournay. The burgesses there will assist the French, and betray the garrison. Certain cashiered horse have joined the Gueldrois, against whom the King has proclaimed war at Brussels. When he has left for Spain it is expected that the Gueldrois and others will come into Brabant, and so proceed to Tournay, trusting to find it unprovided. Next day he brought his brother to Tunstal, who thinks they have no more news than what is common in France. Has informed the Deputy of the news. Hears that Car- dinal Sion has left the Emperor, and gone into Switzerland. Nassau lies before the town of Aspre. Myddleborowe, 30 July. Signed.
Pp. 2, mutilated.
31 July.
Mori Opera.		 3543. GULIELMUS BUDÆUS to THOMAS LUPSET.
Thanks him for a copy of More's Utopia. Had been already obliged to Lupset for", a sight of Thomas Linacre's translation from Galen, De Sanitate tuenda. Long commendation of the Utopia. Paris, prid. kal. Aug.
31 July.
Giust. Desp. II. III.		 3544. SEB. GIUSTINIAN to the COUNCIL OF TEN.
Four days ago the French ambassador departed. The question of damages is to be referred to commissioners at Calais and Boulogne. Has received their letters, one of which was to the Bishop of Winchester, who is at his diocese, fifty miles off. Sebastian sent his son thither with the letters, and those of Cardinal Hadrian. Apprehends some difficulty in Hadrian's business, as Wolsey has already obtained the see. London, 31 July 1517.
Vit. B. III. 92.
B. M.		 3545. SILVESTER BP. OF WINCHESTER to [AMMONIUS].
"II tempo e strecto. Non so se sapero dire tuct... ho passato con nostro Signore quasi in questo pe ... ricevei le vostre de venti sette del passat[o] ... venute ad bona diligentia; et solo respondero a ... che pin tempo non ho, et di quanto advisate copios ... te di quello e seguito fra li oratori Francesi et i[l Car]dinale, et delle resposte hinc inde et de ogni altra ... tucto ho benissimo monstro ad nostro Signore quale ... ve ne regratia assai; et elli stato supra modum gra ... questo adviso. Vero e che a dirvi el vero el trema ... costi non stiano, et si reposino su le promisse che ... li Francesi di levare il fastidio di qua al Papa c ... hanno promiseo; et se questo il nostro Re stringa qual ... nova amicicia o accordio conloro, et benche ass ... io lo persuadi incontrario, che non si sia per far ... alcuna, sensa che sua Sanctita sia ben satisfacta ... come monstra la vostra cifra; pur come io dico ne ... in paura, ma singulamente li e piaciuto che il [Cardi]nale habbi offerto, che il Papa si rimettera i ... sta Majesta; et pero sensa fare intendere al C[ardina]le, dove si habbi questi advisi subito in quest ... cto ha deliberato mandare uno fante ad frate N[iccolo] costi; nel quale breve oltra la credentia che ... i da anco ad me, se pur il decto frate Niccolo f ... mo, o come sisia, il Papa ha aperto anco ad me ... suo, et la credentia e questa, che lha vet... [Car]dinale animosamente.
"... [hav]endo inteso sua Sanctita per via delli suoi agen[tid]i Francia, come costi sono venuti oratori Francesi, [gran]di personaggi, sotto pretesto di conciare differen[c]ie di mercanti, che tractano maggior intelligentia, unione et pace con Francia et cotesta majesta, laquale non dispiaceria ad sua Sanctita, quando sia universale et ben publico di tucti, maxime per la impresa contra il Turco, ma per che dice sapere a puncto la natura del Francese, che non si fonda mai, se non su el dir male paliato con mille bugie et inganni, che ex nunc sua Sanctita, se decti Francesi fanno alcuna querela di lu[i], e contento remettere et ex nunc remette tucto in la Majesta del Re; et che mai si trovera che li dect[i] Francesi con verita se possino dolere in cosa alcuna, che li habbi mancato con ragione; et dove per il passato hanno facto grande fundamento et doluto si de lui, che al tempo che lo imperatore lo anno passato li molesto lo stato di Milano, et che il Papa non li mando le soi gente darme come era tenuta sua Sanctita, dice che per niente per li capituli, che havea alloro con decti Francesi, era tenuto a darli alcuna gente darme, et che questo visti li capituli fra loro, la Sanctita sua e contentessima starne ad quello che l[a Ma]jesta del Re Judichera. Et quanto alle cose de [Ur]bino, ben che sua Sanctita non se ne sia doluta ap ... e, tamen che sa bene che tucto el damno et la vergogna li e facta tucta viene da [Francesi,] quali forsi per scusa loro vorranno dire che ... one cacciasse Francesco Maria sensa ragion[e..sua] Sanctita dice che e contento remetter tuc[to ...]cto et braccia della Majesta del Re et suo con[silio] prudentissimo; et si non trovano per deci capi ... meritamente fussi privato, che vole anco di que ... sottomettersi ad ogni judicio che fara sua Maje[sta] et suo prudentissimo consilio; et che anco poi c ... veranno trovate tucte le justificationi esse ... per sua Sanctita, come sono che anco lo vol fare ... tro di tucte quelle cose che vorra chel facci p ... [de]cto Francesco Maria, per che sa che sua Mta sempre h[ave]ra lochio al honore di sua Sanctita, et breve in ... ogni et qualunche cosa che sia al mondo, o con Fra[nces]co Maria o altri, liberamente si vol rimette[re a]la sua Majesta; la quale quanto piu instantem[ente] che po prega che non facci cosa alcuna ne q ... de intelligentia, ne accordio, con Francesi se ... non sono pacate le cose di qua; quale in facto ... no in utilita di tucti et per niente stia a ... parole de dire ben faremo o habbiamo commisso ... facci che non basta et lo impedire la venu[ta dei] Suisseri, e manifestissimo segno delli loro ... artificii, per haver tucto ad devotione l ... ma nostro Signore monstra una liberalit[a] ... eno il core di voler far judice et arbitro cote ... Majesta li parria impossible, et non desidera ... ro che una universale pace per andare contra il [T]urco. Hora voi intendete presso che il tucto io sono morto et strcco (sic) et non posso piu. Direte la mia credentia animosamente, cosi credo fara anco frate Niccolo quale forsi sara piu respectoso; ma io so che non mancho di niente in substantia; benche con piu efficace parole nostro Signore le porge che io non so cosi ben dire. Voi supplirete, per vostra prudentia, come havete facto altre volte."
The above is in cipher in a clerk's hand, the rest plain in Worcester's own.
Cardinal Hadrian has reached Venice, disguised as a fool, as he left Rome. He demanded and obtained audience of the college, who gave him a safeconduct. Has no doubt he has written much to excuse himself. The Pope advises them to beware of him. His privation in facto shall be [as soon] as he is expelled from where he is (sara come di costa sara cacciato). Even now he does not desist from intriguing. But at least Worcester's 1,000 ducats are safe, and also, he trusts, the collectorship, if sufficient influence be used. This must be well thought of, for if he be deprived of the collectorship and not of the cardinalate, the former may be restored in time, and if Ammonius have only the name he will be compelled to pay 200 ducats "[a que]llo arohmio" (?) every year, "o qual mancho si potra collo [adju] to di Messer Galeatio, quale ora non ne ma se nale adiu ... lecose nostre."
Pp. 6.
R. O. 3546. SPINELLY to [WOLSEY.]
Sends a memorial of such matters as are come to his mind. Will require letters from the King to Lord Fenys, Lady Ravesteyne, and the Receiver General of Flanders, to obtain knowledge of the matter Wolsey knows of; also of thanks to the Chancellor, an answer to Lord Berghes, and to the Archduchess in reply to her credence. Proposes to devise the letters along with Mr. Mewtas, and bring them to Wolsey. Signed.
P.1.
Calig. D. XI. 42.
B.M.		 3547. SIR RICHARD WINGFIELD to WOLSEY.
* * * "[here]with closed your grace ... the same that not only by ... I am certified that some see[ret] ... hand, but also by divers o[ther ways]. And, my lord, if in anywise the [said] De la Guyche were but with one word ... this business, the said Fayete should ... misdeem and have suspicion in su[ch wise]that the said personage should be p[ut in]great jeopardy." The King's commissioners pass over with this. Calais,... July. Signature burned.
P.1, much mutilated. Add.f.47.: [To the re]verend father in [God] and singular good lord the Cardinal of [York], Chancellor of England.
f. 46. ii. "... ugilles et e ... [de]ssus nommez. Apres se ... lequel Roy les a fes ... ait gros credit en court on ilz ... [I]tem il ya une ambassade du duc ... et de deulx ou trois anltres ducs a ... avecque des dames qui sont la en an ..." Lautrec, governor of [Milan], is at court with French and Italian gentlemen. Last Sunday the avocat de ... [left] Boulogne, and arrived at Abbeville, at the lodgings of Mons. de la Fayette, who had visited the King. He states that the King is very sorry that De la Guiche had not returned. Yesterday, Monday, the King intended to go to Gamache, thence to Diepe, and so to Rouen. Something is devised which is kept secret. "Le Roy a donne m. li. t ... pension plus que ...
Fr., p.1, mutilated.
Calig. E. I. (?) 187.
B. M.		 3548. _ to WOLSEY.
* * * Albany is with Bourbon, has been at Paris, and will soon be here at court. They retain a great number of gensdarmes. The dismissing of the troops is a mere pretence to give them to Albany, the Duke of Gueldres and La Marche. Albany is building two galleons at Honfleur; the Vice-admiral [and ?] Mons. de Chillon, two, the one named L'Espargne, as large as the great ship built by the late Admiral. All the ships of Honnefleur or Britanny, La Petite Louise and others, are being equipped at the expence of France. Bourbon is storing Amiens with wine secretly. The Queen of Arragon is to be married to the son of Dampfedery[c] [Don Frederic), late King of Naples. He is to drive the King Catholic out of Naples. They pretend that these preparations are made against the Turks. Vessels have been sent to Normandy to procure stones for fortresses and harbors near Harfleur. Albany will (chergera en Bretaigne), and go by the Pays Basse. "comme de Corneuaille." Nothing doing but preparations for war. Those of Tournay have taken an English archer who had killed one of the townsmen. The English did not dare to leave the castle. Part of the muster will be in Picardy.
Fr., pp.2, mutilated, imperfect at the beginning. Add. in English: Cardinal of York, Chancellor of England.
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