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897. The Privy Council to Lord Burghley. |
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1589, July 6. |
Mr. Cordall, and other merchants of London, to their great charge, made provision of divers necessaries for the use of the fleet, and were even ready to have taken their journey towards Portugal, or wherever the fleet should happen to be, and now upon the sudden return of the generals and the army, these provisions will lie on their hands, to their great loss, unless they be permitted to transport some quantity of the same, towards their charges. As we think it very great reason they should be favourably dealt withal, for the good disposition and forwardness they did show in making that provision at their own charges, which if the voyage had gone forward might have served to good purpose; we pray you to license Thomas Cordall and his partners to transport 1,200 quarters of corn, and 50 fothers of lead, for Zanta in Greece, under the dominion of the Signory of Venice, without paying any custom for the same.—From the Court at Nonsuch, 6th July, 1589. |
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898. Thomas Douglas to [Archibald Douglas]. |
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1589, July 8. |
Has divers times written to his lordship with sundry persons, but as yet can receive no answer. But having written such like by Robert Scott, he shews me you have directed I shall be satisfied of sundry things here by John Luif; but I have heard no direction but by his report, nor received anything from John Luif, but only a nag and 20l. of silver, which I received two years since, for which he has my own obligation, and would nowise take your payment, in respect he says I have nowise received direction nor handwriting from you to that
effect. I hope to have had support of the laird of Whittingham our brother, and other friends here, yet I can get nothing. Prays some support, or will have to come to his lordship in person with Alexander Douglas. Thought to have been with him on Lammas next, but Robert Scott has stayed him with Mr.Richard's homecoming.—From Edinburgh, 8 July, 1589. |
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899. Henry Noell. |
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1589, July 11. |
Warrant under the privy signet for a grant to Henry Noell, Esquire, of lands of the yearly value of 100 marks for the terra of 50 years.—Nonsuch, 11 July, 1589. |
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900. The Privy Council to Lord Burghley. |
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1589, July 13. |
The enclosed petition hath been exhibited unto us by Richard Scarlett, painter, against William Dethicke alias Garter King of Arms, informing us that the said Garter did assault him with his dagger in very violent manner, and since hath threatened him in such sort as he standeth in great fear. As Scarlett hath petitioned us some good order might be taken for his security, we have thought good, in respect that Garter (being an officer of arms) is under your lordship's government in the absence of the Earl of Shrewsbury, to pray you to examine this cause, and thereupon to take such order as to you shall seem convenient.—From the Court at Nonsuch, 13 July, 1589. |
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901. The “Griffin” of Lubeck. |
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1589, July 19. |
Certificate by Thomas Robinson, a jurat of Sandwich, William Glover and Austin Winiates, appraisers appointed by Nicholas Spencer, gentleman, of 30 quarters of wheat lately taken out of a fly-boat brought into Sandwich by Henry Ganey, master, that, being very much heated and infected, they appraise it at 30s. a quarter.—19 July 1589. |
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902. Sir Francis Walsingham to Archibald Douglas. |
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1589, July 20. |
Her Majesty having this day received certain advertisement that the whole fleet under the conduction of Sir John Norris and Sir Francis Drake is now returned, hath sent [to] such of her Council as are absent to repair . . . . morrow, to advise of matters touching the . . . . . . the said fleet, wherewith both her Highness and my [self] be so busied, as that it will not be possible . . . . . . . to have audience, and therefore I am to pray you to forbear to come hither, until you hear again from me thereabouts, yet cannot I but [let you] understand that her Majesty hath a most gr[acious] and kind disposition towards you.—From the Court, this 20th of July, 1589. |
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903. The “Griffin” of Lubeck. |
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1589, July [22]. |
Declaration of Henry Ganey. The Ruby of Dover, Mr. Neall captain, was commanded by warrant from Sir Francis Drake, general of the sea of the navy for that time, to send a sufficient master
with other Englishmen aboard the Griffin of Lubeck, of 80 tons burden, to carry her to such places as the said general doth go unto, following the fleet. After the fleet's going out from Bayonne, they prepared for the most part for England; and Henry Ganey, having charge of the Griffin, bent also homewards towards Sandwich, where he dwells, not having any other charge to the contrary; for there were few, and none that were well and able to hoist the sail when it was down, but were sick and dead, and [there] were not in the ship five or six men well. The master died since the ship's return, and out of 50 soldiers that were on board they hurled overboard 32 or 33, and about 20 came home very sick, and 2 of them died as soon as they came to Sandwich. At my coming into the Downs, I sent to one of the owners of the Ruby of Dover, to help us to some men, to help the ship into some place, where all might be brought into safety, as it was. |
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Endorsed :—“July, 1589.” |
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904. The “Griffin” of Lubeck. |
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1589, July [22]. |
A note of charges defrayed about the Griffin of Lubeck. Paid for 10 lighters, to carry 444 quarters 3 bushels of wheat from aboard the ship, 50s. 5½d. : to porters, for carrying the wheat from the lighters into lofts, 45s. : to labourers, for unloading the wheat out of the ship into the lighters, 3l. 7s. 9d. : for bringing the ship out of the Downs, and mooring her, 53s. 4d. : for the keeping of sick men, 3l. 0s. 6d. Sum, 14l. 2s ½d. Sold 30 quarters of the worst wheat to pay these charges, at 10s. 6d. the quarter, 15l. 15s. Remaining in our hands, 32s. 11½d.
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Endorsed :—“July, 1589.” |
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905. The “Griffin” of Lubeck. |
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1589, July [22]. |
“An Inventory of all such goods as doth appertain “unto a ship called the Griffin of Lubeck.” |
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Endorsed :—“July, 1589.” |
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906. The Customer and Officers of Sandwich to Lord Burghley. |
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1589, July 22. |
Have received his letters touching the arrival of any ships of Her Majesty's fleet returned from Spain and Portugal, and have caused one fly boat of 80 tons, which came lately into the Downs, by order of Sir Francis Drake, to be brought into the haven, whereof Henry Ganey was master, with 3 English mariners, laden with wheat. Have caused the wheat to be lofted, and taken an inventory of the victuals, tackle, etc., and, to defray the charges of bringing in and unloading, have according to his direction sold 30 quarters of the worst wheat; according to the copies enclosed. Two of the proper company and an English mariner remain in the ship, with some of the ship's victuals for their diet, and they have charged the water bailiff with the ship and furniture. Pray further direction.—Sandwich, 22 July 1589. |
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907. The Privy Council to Lord Burghley. |
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1589, July 24. |
The Commissioners for the Estates General have made earnest request unto us to be permitted to make provision here,
and to transport sortie iron pieces, for furnishing certain pinnaces which they mean to set forth, being nimble of sail and drawing little water, to encounter with the Dunkirks, the which your lordship doth know do commit great spoil daily on Her Majesty's subjects, by reason of the shallowness, and the opportunity they take to lie on the coast. We have thought it very convenient, in respect of the profit that may come by these ships, to pray your lordship that they may be permitted to buy and transport to Holland or Zealand these several kinds of iron pieces hereunder written, for furnishing the said pinnaces to be set forth by the Estates; and to give order to the officers of the port of London, or such other port as they shall have occasion to ship the same, to permit them to transport the foresaid pieces for the service of the United Provinces.—From the Court at Nonsuch, 24 July, 1589. |
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Underwritten :—“iiij culverins, iiij denii-culverins, xxiiij sacres, xx minions, xx faucons.” |
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908. William Bruter to Richard Raper. |
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1589, July 28. |
Prays him to deliver 30 angels to the Lord Ambassador [Archibald Douglas], and he will allow the same in the account.—London, 28 July, [15]89. |
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909. — Hotman to [Archibald Douglas]. |
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1589, July 29. |
Your nephew's hand is in so bad a state that it not only prevents his writing to you, but has also hitherto hindered his going to find the King; but in two or three days we hope to start to find where he will be. People think it will be at Aberdeen. Your nephew has also awaited in this town Mr. Graham, who has not yet come, but he is expected in a day or two. As soon as he comes, he will not fail to perform what you have given him in charge. He has already spoken with the King's advocate touching the matter you know of, whom he found very ready to please you. The Advocate promises that if Mr. Graham and your nephew agree in that matter, all that he may get at the hands of the widow of the late Timothy, you shall have to help you; and after that you will have respect to him as you find good. Lord Dingwall, Mr. Skene, Mr. George Young and William Fowler have returned to tell the King that the Queen and the Regents of Denmark find his conditions a little strange, and they have come to know the final will of the King, if he is willing to moderate them or no; otherwise the accord will not be made. The King has commanded the Chancellor, who is expected here today or tomorrow, to go to him. Earl Bothwell and he are not yet agreed, and there is no great appearance of their being so.—From Edinburgh, 29 July 1589. |
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[Postscript.]—Prays him to send the enclosed to Mademoiselle de Lisle in Milk Street, Cheapside. |
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910. R[icharu] Douglas to [Archibald Douglas]. |
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[1589], July 31. |
Deprecates his lordship's anger against Patrick More for his indiscreet but not malicious dealing, and for uttering in choler words far beyond his duty; and as More has confessed his offence, prays he may be received back into favour.—From Court, this last of July. |
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[Postscript] : There is two Englishmen which the Laird of Cranstoune banished for slaughter out of the Bishopric of Durham. They
have caused your nephew Mr. William to propose the matter to me, and, if your lordship can obtain their pardon, they offer me 100 crowns. Advertise me what your opinion is hereof, that I may give my answer to them thereafter. |
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