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Sir William Dethick, Garter King of Arms, to the Same. |
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1606, May 1. |
He has been put from his office and living after
40 years' service; and prays for justice, and the fees of his office.
The Earls of Nottingham, Suffolk and Northampton have sent
letters to the judges to stay the law. His former petitions have
been directed from the King to the Council, and not to the Lords
Commissioners for the Earl Marshal, that have authority for
arms and chivalry, but not for the great seal, or any man's office
or living, fees or profits, at installations, or funerals, etc.—1 May,
1606.
Copy. 1 p. (192. 90(2).)
On reverse: the Same to the Council, to the same effect. |
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The Privy Council to Sir Thomas Edmondes. |
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1606, May 2. |
It may appear unto you by a petition we send,
you here enclosed what damage hath been lately done unto
certain poor merchants of Norwich and Yarmouth by the viceadmiral of Dunkirk called Claison, who surprised their ship as
she was going for Rotterdam in Holland, being laden only with
merchandises, and took away from them certain packs of worsted
stockings and other such like small commodities to the value of
170l., which they carried into Dunkirk and sent the ship back
again to Yarmouth. Forasmuch as this kind of proceeding with
his Majesty's subjects is directly against the treaty and cannot
but much hinder the free commerce which ought to be upheld
among the merchants for maintenance of trading, we have thought
good to recommend this cause unto you to be moved to the
Archduke or such of his Council as you shall think meet; that by
your solicitation the poor men may have some speedy answer
for the recovery of their goods and such satisfaction for their
charges and losses as shall be agreeable to equity and justice,
wherein we do the rather require you to further them because
they are not able to attend any long delay without increase of
their damage, to the utter undoing of their poor estates.—
Whitehall, 2 May, 1606.
Copy. ¾ p. (227. p. 228.) |
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Sir Thomas Lake to the Earl of Salisbury. |
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1606, May 2. |
His Majesty is gone this morning very early
toward Newmarket, hunting by the way; but before his departure
signed the dispatch for Ireland which I send to you herewith;
also the letter to the States about the matters of Embden, and a
warrant for Sir John Ramsey. He spake of no other thing, but
he seemed to be well pleased with that you had advertised that
the attainder of Tresham would proceed.—Royston. 2 May, 1606.
Holograph. ½ p. (116. 29.) |
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The Same to the Same. |
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1606, May 4. |
The King upon perusal of your letter seemed to
find some contrariety in that which you wrote about Tresham,
and that which you had written before to my Lord of Dirleton;
the first being, as his Majesty said, that it was a thing resolved in
the House: this latter that you had it in hope. I told him that
you might have written the one as your judgment of the success,
because we were so persuaded in the Lower House, for aught I
could discern, that it would proceed as touching his blood,
considering the great reason why it should be so. And the other
according to the observations you made of men's dispositions after
the disputation of it; which at my coming away had not been
spoken of in the House, but only the evidence heard. It seems
this conceit of his is somewhat grounded upon a letter of Sir
Roger Ashton's to my Lord of Dirleton, wherein he advertises his
conceits and the means made by Tresham's brothers for saving
of his blood. In the same letter is also somewhat written about
the causes ecclesiastical, and of words between my Lord of
Canterbury and Mr. Yelverton, whereof his Majesty marvelled
that there was no particularity in your letter. To which I
answered that if there had been aught meet for his knowledge, it
would not have been omitted, but that you thought it needless to
advertise every interlocutory speech, but rather having your eye
upon the issue, and the appearance that was of the success thereof,
gave your judgment in general, that it was like to be to his contentment. If anything fell out otherwise he was like to hear of it as
soon as there was cause it should come to his knowledge. |
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The third was that he longed to hear of the bill concerning the
continuation of the treaty of Union, whereof you made no mention.
I told him because that was a thing already agreed on by consent
of both Houses, it was like to be the last that would come in,
being but short and quickly to be dispatched. Sir Roger's letter
contains also somewhat about a new bill of purveyors, whereat his
Majesty was much moved. Touching his Majesty's abode here,
I cannot perceive by him that he keeps his purpose to be returned
by Saturday next. And I thought it not unfit to let you know
these particularities by the post's return, although there be no
great cause of haste in them. We are so idle here as I think
I shall be to-morrow night at Cambridge with my Lord of
Cranborn, who returns thither; but I will be here again in the
morning.—Newmarket, 4 May, 1606.
Holograph. 2 pp. (116. 31.) |
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Sir Arthur Capell to the Earl of Salisbury. |
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1606, May 4. |
Congratulates him on the addition of honour his
Majesty has conferred upon him. If Salisbury commands him to
attend him in his instalment at Windsor, he will gladly do so.—
Hadham, 4 May, 1606.
Holograph. 1 p. (116. 32.) |
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Sir Thomas Lake to the Same. |
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1706, May 6. |
I am commanded expressly by his Majesty to
signify to you how much he is pleased with the discourse you
have written of the conference: which though he acknowledge
to have been very painful to you, after so many laborious sittings
and other dispatches of his affairs, yet when you shall hear that
it has brought him more contentment than all the sports he has
had here, he assures himself you will account the pains well
bestowed. His Majesty seems to hope by the success of that
day's work that all the controversies about these Church causes
will either die, or be weakly pursued. Upon that point of your
advertisement which reports the quirks of the repeal of Queen
Mary's statutes, his Highness discovered the ground of a suit
made to him by a letter from the Lady Arbella, brought hither
this day, which was (as much as I can gather by his speech) that
she might have the benefit of the seals of non obstantes for causes
ecclesiastical; which suit his Majesty could not conceive how it
was grounded till he read your letter. But upon sight thereof,
and knowing that Mr. Yelverton has access to her, he both conceived the scope of the suit and from what invention it proceeded.
Upon that point he willed me to say that he liked very well of
your conceit of a new short law for the explaining of the law in
that point touching the statute of King Edward; and that if you
thought it fit to be propounded at this Session and likely to be
passed, he would wish it taken in hand, and thought the House
would rather like to have it so to be done than that either his
Majesty should grant in every diocese a commission or rectify
the Bishop's actions judicial by non obstantes. Also he wished
that the bill about the Union might be hastened, and that of the
subsidy, to the end he might be able to discern at his return how
long the Parliament shall be needful to be held together. His
journey will be from hence to Royston on Thursday night, or
Friday morning ; and purposes to be at London by Saturday at
noon, as his people say, although he go post. |
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I wrote to you in my last of my Lord of Cranborne's return to
Cambridge; but on Monday his Majesty, dining at the Lord
Gerard, when he came to take his leave, the King would not
suffer him to go but stayed him to attend during his Majesty's
abode here, and says he will answer to you for him. |
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My man has advertised me from London that you have made
stay of a bill signed by his Majesty for one Ethrington; whereupon I thought it my duty to advertise you that it is a matter
recommended to his Majesty by the Earl of Shrewsbury, as
Justice of Oyer in the North where this park lies; and was recommended to me by Mr. Wilson, your servant, as a matter some
way concerning him.—Newmarket, 6 May, 1606.
Holograph. 3 pp. (116. 34.) |
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Lord Roos to his uncle, the Earl of Salisbury. |
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1606, May 6. |
Offers excuses for not writing before. "Abroad
I have received more courtesies, and have been more honoured
by the name of your nephew, and that by the best in France,
than any desert of mine could merit the least of them. The Duc
de Sueily has invited me sundry times to dine with him at the
Arsenal. This last week the Duchess his wife, coming from
Queen Margarite's, came with her coach and took me with her
home to supper, where there was much discourse of your merit.
I am not able to give them thanks for those favours which I have
received; they being done for your sake, makes me entreat you
to thank them." Offers services.—Paris, 6 May, 1606.
Holograph, signed: Will. Roos. Endorsed: "Lord Roos."
1 p. (192. 90.) |
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Nicholas Hillyarde to the Same. |
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1606, May 6. |
About 5 years agone, when I drew your picture,
I found that favour with you that you accepted my offer of my
son Lawrence's service, and willed me to retain him still to perfect
him more in drawing, which I have done, and he does his Majesty
now good service, both in limned pictures, and in the medal[ing]
of gold. My hope is that you will let him wait on you in your
livery at the feasts solemnising of St. George.—6 May, 1606.
Holograph. ½ p. (115. 130.) |
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Lord Compton to the Earl of Salisbury. |
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[1606], May 7. |
Recommends the bearer for a footman's place.
The Savoy, 7 May.
Holograph, signed: William Compton. Endorsed: Lord
Compton. 1606." ½ p. (116. 36.) |
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Gio. Battista Giustiniani to the Same. |
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1606, May 7/17. |
I enclose the account you requested of the
Kings indebtedness to the house of Pallavicini, hoping that you
will not be too busy to read it, and that besides recalling the
memory of a devoted servant the reasons stated in it may induce
you to exert your authority to procure a reasonable satisfaction
of the debt, since it is vain to hope for payment in full.—17 May,
1606.
Holograph. Italian. Seal of arms. ½ p. (116. 52.) |
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Sir Thomas Lake to the Same. |
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1606, May 8. |
His Majesty received your letters this morning
at 5 or soon after, being at the end of his breakfast, and ready
to go forth to his sport; but returned to his chamber to peruse
them, and then delivered me the letters again and willed me to
return them to you, to whom he will signify his pleasure at his
coming, which will be upon Saturday at night. |
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The letter directed in French came from Sincleir and advertises
the coming of the King of Denmark: for so much I perceived
by his Majesty, for that he made mention of one particular;
which was that his Majesty's ships might be well in order for the
King to see. He advertises also of the Queen of Denmark's
delivery of a daughter. Other things there are in the letter,
wherewith his Majesty said he would acquaint you at his coming;
but put the letter in the fire. |
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With your packet there came a letter directed on the outside
by Sir Anthony Ashley, but the letter within was from Mr.
Speaker to his Majesty, which his Highness commanded me to
send back to you, and made but light reckoning of it. But I
thought it not amiss to let you know that he read it so hastily
as I doubt whether he did well receive the particularities into
his mind. He said you might speak with him of it at his return,
and so went to his horse. It is about the renewing of the offer
for draining the fens to his Majesty's use, wherein I think the
Speaker would not have written to his Majesty but with your
privity.—Newmarket, 8 May, 1606.
Holograph. 1½ pp. (116. 37.) |
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Lord Cobham to the Same. |
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1606, May 8. |
This day the Lady of Kildare caused me to send
for the books which remained at Blackfriars. When she delivered
them, she made answer to this bearer that those paper books
which were of my father's negotiations you commanded her to
detain, and not deliver them. I know the contrary, for that
last year you, out of your favour to me, commanded Sir John
Leuson to deliver them to this bearer for me; and then because
my study was not ready, I thought I might have presumed so
much of my Lady's favour; though you now see her preciseness.
Favour me so much as to write to her, otherwise she will not
deliver them.—From the Tower, 8 May, 1606.
Holograph, signed: H. Brooke. 1 p. (116. 38.) |
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Sir Thomas Edmondes to the Earl of Salisbury. |
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1606, May 8. |
Has received Salisbury's letter of the 26th ult.
informing him of the two points which the Archduke's Ambassador
treated in his last audience with his Majesty, the one concerning
the Archduke's complaint of denial of precedency to his Ambassador
before him of Venice, the other declaring the answer received
out of Spain touching Owen. On the first point he has spoken
to the Archduke himself and details the conversation. The sum
of the Archduke's answer was that he acknowledged himself
very much beholding to his Majesty for the kind demonstrations
of his favour towards him and sorry that he did not think him
worthy of the continuance thereof. He alleged that the pretence
of the Venetians ought no way to be brought into competition
with his and the Infanta's quality. Edmondes told him that
there was no cause to think that the proceeding which had been
used was out of any aversion of affection. He would not dispute
the nice question of the point of his quality but assured himself
that if the matter came to a trial by the voices of princes his
Majesty would not refuse to give his judgment on his behalf. |
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To the Archduke's and Ricardott's inquiries what his Majesty's
answer was concerning Owen, has told them they should best
understand that from their Ambassador but has acquainted them
that he understood order was taken to attaint him by Parliament.
The Jesuits of these parts have of late held a provincial assembly
and have sent one called le Pere Thomas in commission to Rome. |
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Sir Rob. Basset's letters to Salisbury written by a servant of
his will declare his repair into these parts. As before he was
possessed with other frenzies he is now much infected with the
doctrine of Rome. In his company is also come Mr. Jeffrey Poole
who intends to spend some time in these wars. His lordship
shall receive herewith an abstract of the last advertisements out
of Germany.—8 May, 1606.
Copy. 3 pp. (227. p. 228.)
[Portion of the original which is in P.R.O. State Papers Foreign,
Flanders, 8.] |
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The Master of King's College, Cambridge, to the Same. |
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1606, 9 May. |
I received this last Lent by the Vice Chancellor
your "counterpaine" signed and sealed, touching assurance
out of your manor of Haddam for the yearly payment of 40l.
rent unto our College, for the lease of Ruislip common wood,
which you lately bought of Sir Robert Ashbey, to the end the
other "counterpaine" should be sealed by our College. Whereupon, I conferring with our senior company, it was thought meet
that in a matter of such weight the same should be perused and
advised of by the College counsel; and accordingly our counsel
meeting and conferring upon both the present assurance and
also the former from Sir Robert's father, did, on the College behalf,
find divers things in their opinion meet to be amended, to be
referred to conference between your counsel and them this
present Easter term. That there may be no delay or neglect
imputed to me, I thought it my part to advertise you of the true
cause of the necessary stay for a time. We are assuredly persuaded that you would have the College security well provided
for; but I know not how the indenture engrossed for our common
seal to be put unto was so far made in readiness by learned
counsel put in trust by you, without any privity of ours or conference with our learned counsel. Wherefore, if it shall please
you to give order that your counsel meet with ours, Mr. Bracken
and Mr. Byng, both of Gray's Inn, upon their agreement and
perfecting the assurance, and so the new engrossing, I shall be
ready to offer the same to your sealing and do my endeavour for
the speedy passing thereof.—King's College, Cambridge, 9 May,
1606.
Signed: Roger Goade. Seal. 1 p. (134. 146.) |
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Walter Mathewe, deputy mayor of Plymouth, and his
brethren, to the Earl of Salisbury. |
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1606, May 10. |
The Lord Chief Justice has recommended to
us an enterprise for establishment of a Plantation in the parts
of America; whereunto we were drawn to assent upon hope to
obtain such free and reasonable conditions as had in former times
been granted by the late Queen to certain gentlemen. But it
appears that it has been thought more convenient, for respects
best known to you, to assign us to be directed (under his Majesty)
by a Council of divers, some very worthy and worshipful persons,
others of the same rank and quality ourselves are, the greatest
part strangers to us and to our proceedings; which nevertheless
being done with your privity, we doubt not of any inconvenience
thereby; and therefore refer ourselves to your care over us.
Our further desires we leave to be more largely related by Captain
Love, the bearer. |
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We beg for your protection and help; and express our thanks
to the Lord Chief Justice for his good affection towards us in
this behalf.—Plymouth, 10 May, 1606.
Signed. Endorsed: "Mayor of Plymouth." 1 p. (116. 39.) |
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Sir Ferdinando Gorges to the Same. |
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1606, May 10. |
Through the motion of some persons well
affected of these parts, in this idle time to bring to pass something
worthy his Majesty's acceptance, it has pleased my Lord Chief
Justice, out of an honourable disposition to advance their proceedings, to be a means for the obtaining of his Highness's good
liking, as by his letters patents appear, to several parties granted.
But some things there are whereunto they find themselves tied,
which has exceedingly cooled the heat of their affections that
at first made proffer of their adventures: as namely they are
upon all occasions to expect their directions for their government
from certain whom his Majesty has elected to be of his Council
for those affairs in and about the City: and although many of
them exceeding worthy, yet divers citizens both of London,
Bristow and Exon, well known to have no understanding what
belongs thereto more than ordinary. Besides, for them here
to be tied upon all occasions to post it to London, is a matter so
chargeable as they are wholly distasted with the imagination
thereof; and they have written to his lordship they utterly
refuse to proceed any further unless they may obtain Salisbury's
favour to join with his lordship, for the delivering of them from
so heavy a yoke, as they imagine this in time will be to them.
Indeed when it was bruited that so many citizens and tradesmen
were made councillors to his Highness for the disposing of their
affairs that on their private charge undertook the enterprise,
all the gentlemen that before were willing to be large adventurers
presently withdrew, and by no means will have to do therein.
But now the poor townsmen of Plymouth implore Salisbury's
protection, hoping by his means to find relief, otherwise they
despair of any future good hereof. Undoubtedly it will be a
matter of that moment, both to his Majesty and our whole nation,
as it were great pity it should be suffered to fall to the ground.
Neither can there be anything more honourable than free conditions to be granted to such as willingly hazard themselves and
their estates, without farther charge to his Highness, to seize
him of so large territories as they promise to do. Their desire
is principally to be assigned to Salisbury and the Lord Chief
Justice, with such other worthy persons as Salisbury thinks
fit to take to them, for their more easy execution of his Highness's
pleasure; and that there be certain commissioners authorised
and chosen by Salisbury out of these parties, that may execute
those directions, to the ease of all here, without their further
trouble or charge; and that they may be exempted from having
to do with those citizens and townsmen nominated in his Majesty's
grant, whom they see are like hereafter to prevail against them,
in that they have already got the government over them, so as
they can look for no liberty more than shall stand with their
liking, or sort to the profit of their several corporations; therefore
they are suitors for obtaining their release in that behalf. That
being granted, doubtless many worthy and brave spirits will
easily be drawn to engage themselves in this design; and the
rather if they find they may walk under the shelter and by the
direction of so honourable a person as Salisbury.—Fort of
Plymouth, 10 May, 1606.
Signed: Fard. Gorges. 2 pp. (116. 40.) |
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Lady Arbella Stuart to the Earl of Salisbury. |
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1606, May 11. |
I lately moved his Majesty to grant to me such
fees as may arise out of his seal which the bishops are by law
to use, as I am informed. I am enforced to make some suit for
my better maintenance; as heretofore I have found you my good
Lord, so I must earnestly entreat you to further this my suit.
Sir Walter Cope has been requested to recommend my suit to
you, for I thought his mediation would be less troublesome to
you than if I solicited your lordship myself or by some other
my friends.—11 May, 1606.
Holograph. Seal. ½ p. (134. 94.)
[Printed in extenso in E. T. Bradley, Life of the Lady Arabella
Stuart, Vol. II, p. 221, where the date is given as May 2.] |
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Frances, Countess of Hertford, to the Same. |
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[1606], May 11. |
As you see occasion with my Lord, and if it
please you, when you speak with him to seem angry with me
for coming from the Court of that fashion, and taking no leave
of none: tell him you wonder what strange condition I am grown
on that I never wrote to you since I came down; for he does not
know that ever I sent letter to my Lord of Suffolk or you since
I came down.—Netley, 11 May.
Holograph. Endorsed: "1606." 1 p. (199. 128.)
Later copy of the above. 1 p. (249. 213.) |
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Paul de la Hay to the Same. |
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1606, May 12. |
He regrets his inability, on account of the
imbecility of his aged body, to attend Salisbury; and begs him
to accept instead the attendance of his son-in-law Vaghan, whose
grandfather was Sir Roger Vaghan of Porthammel. Brecon.—
Your lordship's house of Alterenes, 12 May, 1606.
Holograph. 1 p. (116. 41.) |
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The Earl of Derby to the Same, his uncle. |
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1606, May 12. |
I was moved by Sir Roger Aston to be a suitor
to you for the advancement of Mr. Irelande the lawyer. His
pains in my business have deserved my best wishes. Nevertheless, in regard of my estate and posterity, I request you to
will him to deliver all writings and evidences in his hands, or
any others to his knowledge, concerning my estate, which,
though he make show to have done, is in part but not in all performed; and if he seem to excuse it, that you would be so plain
with him that hereafter I need not trouble you further.—Lathome
my house, 12 May, 1606.
Holograph. 1 p. (116. 42.) |
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Sir Robert Bassett to the King. |
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[1606] May 12. |
Having certified your Majesty of my desire
to give you all satisfaction for my past offences, and being come
into these parts that I may remove all occasion of imputation
and have recourse to your Ambassador, who I desire may be
an eye witness of my comportments, I humbly entreat your
mercy towards me, whose present miserable condition and
remembrance of past follies are in themselves a sufficient affliction.
In confidence whereof I desire to put my life into your hands.
Knowing the little humanity of greedy creditors, I entreat that
I may live for some time in these parts, until I can with more
freedom present myself before you. Whatsoever enormous
errors my former carriages have committed, I hope my future
shall make amends for them.—Bruxels, 12 May.
Holograph. Endorsed: "1606." 1 p. (116. 43.) |
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Sir Robert Bassett to the Earl of Salisbury. |
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[1606] May 12. |
Repeats part of his letter to the King of same
date. Begs that the bearer may have licence to repair to his
wife, that he may know in what sort his creditors are compounded
withal. He may make his passage more free into England, if he
could free himself from their vexation.—Bruxels, 12 May.
Holograph. Endorsed: "1606." 1 p. (116. 44.) |
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The Earl of Bath to the Same. |
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1606, May 12. |
He expresses his gratitude to Salisbury for
his manifold favours, not the least of which is "your most
honourable and friendly care and speech uttered in my behalf,
and for the maintenance of my honour and reputation in the
open assembly of so many honourable and worthy personages." |
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He is also bound for the ready access Salisbury has given to
Mr. Griffethe, my Lord of Northampton's man, on his (Bath's)
behalf.—Towstocke, 12 May, 1606.
Signed: W. Bathon. 1 p. (116. 45.) |
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Sir Thomas Mildemay to the Same. |
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1606, May 13. |
Rose Colville alias Adames, of Chelmsford,
widow, has uttered pestiferous speeches against the King. She
is a very old, poor, simple woman, that has received relief of the
parish. He encloses the examinations of Colville and her accusers,
and asks directions.—Springfild Barnes, 13 May, 1606.
Signed. ½ p. (116. 46.) |
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N. W. to Monsieur du Pre. |
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1606, May 13/23. |
My last to you was of the 4th of this month
from Bruxells; since which time I have often visited Signor 8no
[Hugh Owen], with whom there is no alteration as yet, but he is
something more melancholy than he was wont to be, and so
much "disconted" [discontented] with his great patrons here,
as that he has in my hearing exclaimed vehemently against
them; but always in the presence of his sure friends. Notwithstanding all which, he makes no doubt in the world of his recovery,
and that now he thinks speedily; for he told me within these
5 days that at his first walking abroad, which he hoped would
be shortly, he would send such a relation of Turner that he
doubted not but would be very welcome unto your master.
Let his walking abroad be never so soon, I hope it shall be to
good purpose. As I told you in my last, if you desire to speak
with Signor Negro [Baldwin], I make no doubt but I shall entreat
him to come to you. He is now in this town, but departs very
shortly. |
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There be certain men gone to Rome of late, whose business
is (as the Cavalcanti [Jesuits] here fear) to request that all the
Cavalcanti may be called out of England; but whether it be so
or not I know not as yet; but sure I am that they fear it very
much; for talking with one of them about the same matter, he
told me, "well," said he, "when the good are called away, you
shall see a general punishment soon fall upon them that remain
behind." Signor Negro standing by: "well," said he, "if it
fall out so, we shall see what we shall be able to do." |
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I am always careful to hear how the gentlemen our old friends
do, and for as much as their best friends here do know, they
are still well in England. |
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The author of the answer to the scandalous libels is exceeding
bitterly carped at here by many, who affirm that they can prove
it to be a thing of his own invention and nothing else. They
mean to have it turned into French, which they say shall be to the
author's great disgrace. I have other things to write, but they
are such as I dare not commit to ordinary letters, as I have told
you in times past.—Bruxells, 23 May, 1606 stilo novo. |
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PS.—I must confess I was somewhat prodigal at my first
coming to town, which I thought not amiss, for the renewing
acquaintance with my old friends as well clergy as lay; but it
has made me the sooner to crave more supply.
1 p. (116. 62.) |
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[The Earl of Salisbury ?] to Dr. [Robert] Soam, Master
of Peter House. |
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1606, May 14. |
Dr. Fletcher desires to have his son removed
from Trinity College into Peter House. The son has only a
scholarship in the former, and cannot obtain a fellowship there
for a long time, on account of the number of bachelors of art who
are to be preferred for their seniority there. The writer begs
that the son may be admitted a fellow of Peter House at the
next election.—From the Court, 14 May, 1606.
Unsigned. Endorsed: "Dr. Fletcher." ½ p. (116. 47.) |
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Viscount Lisle to the Earl of Salisbury. |
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1606, May 14. |
Recommends Mr. Brachin, Recorder of
Cambridge, a reader in Gray's Inn, to succeed in the place of
Chief Baron of Ireland. The Lord Chief Justice will answer for
his sufficiency. There was wont to be difficulty to find a sufficient man to go into Ireland.—Barnard's Castle, 14 May, 1606.
Holograph. 1 p. (206. 28.) |
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The Bishop of Bristol to the Earl of Salisbury. |
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[1606], May 15. |
One Mr. Ubanke, a prebendary of Durham
and a man of good service in those parts, in conference with me
touching Jesuits and other Popish adversaries, declared that
on the 9th of this instant Sicklemore, a seminary and now prisoner
at Durham, sent to him, praying private speech; when Sicklemore
confidently affirmed that no priests were in any peril of death,
but of banishment only; and that not any priest was actor or
plotter in the late horrible gunpowder treason. When Ubanke
replied that Garnet was a special actor, and therefore now justly
executed, he, sighing thereat answered: "then there is nothing
for us but persecution. The devil is in that Lord of Salisbury;
all our undoing is his doing; and executing of Garnet is his
only deed." These speeches I cannot overpass with silence,
wishing that Cantharides, who without life makes blisters arise
in living flesh, may not living feed upon every fresh and most
precious flower; nor that the Jesuits and priests, who dead are
enemies in their adherents and friends to the present flourishing
state, may living prosper to gorge themselves and feed their
eyes fat with envy and fill their hearts full of malice against
Aristides surnamed Justus for his uprightness. But your not
ceasing to sow good seed, both for prosperity to the state and
to the church, makes all good subjects daily rejoice at your
little, nay, no fear of their threats.—York, 15 May.
Holograph, signed: Jo. Bristol. Endorsed: "1606. Bishop
of Bristol." 1 p. (116. 49.) |
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Sir Fulke Grevyll to the Same. |
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[1606], May 15. |
If this servant of mine may bring me word
that you are well, among all your troubles with this great Prince
and Nether House of Parliament, I am not curious of other news
and can receive no better.—Edmonton, 15 May.
Holograph. Endorsed: "1606." ½ p. (116. 50.) |
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Sir William Waad to the Same. |
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1606, May 15. |
That which you called to mind of Garnet's
confession, that he went to see the garden of Sir Edward Siliard,
will be a plain inducement to prove that White knew Greenwell.
For thus far he is come forward. He confesses he was often
with Garnet at the house of Mayny, who went then by the name
of Darcy, and Mrs. Vaulx by the name of Mrs. Green, that they
both came to see his master's garden; that this Darcy persuaded
him to be a Catholic, and gave him certain prayer books and
other treatises, which he yet has. |
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Mrs. Vaulx confesses that Whyte came often to them, to the
house of Mayny, and thinks that he dined there one day with
Mr. Garnet, when Greenwell dined in their company; but she
says she thinks Whyte never saw Greenwell but that time.
Whyte will not yet be drawn to confess he saw him there at that
time; but, when he was asked that question, fell to weep very
bitterly; so as I guess, and may in a manner conclude, that
Greenwell, seeing White in the company of Garnet, took that
knowledge of him as he used and trusted him to convey him
over beyond the seas. In the mean season I have given him a
sheet of paper to set down his own declaration in this matter.—
15 May, 1606.
Holograph. 1 p. (116. 51.) |
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Sir John Throckmarten to the Earl of Salisbury. |
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1606, May 16. |
He expresses his sorrow that sickness will
prevent him from attending Salisbury at his instalment; and
offers services.—Chisweike, 16 May, 1606.
Holograph. 1 p. (116. 64.) |
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Sir Henry Guildford to the Same. |
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1606, May 18. |
Excuses himself for not attending Salisbury
upon his instalment at Windsor, on account of sickness.—
Worcester House in the Strand, 18 May, 1606.
Holograph, signed: Henry Guldeforde. 1 p. (116. 53.) |
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Sir Henry Brouncker to the Same. |
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1606, May 19. |
In favour of the bearer, Captain Collome, who
served in the wars in this kingdom for many years. He is much
encumbered with wrongful vexations, which he cannot so well
redress here as before the Lords.—Cork, 19 May, 1606.
Holograph. 1 p. (116. 48.) |
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Lord Sheffield to the Same. |
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[1606], May 19. |
Understands Salisbury takes his journey
to-morrow to Windsor, whither he would have accompanied
him had he not been arrested by God. He is sending his son in
his place.—My Lodging in Westminster, 19 May.
Holograph, signed: E. Sheffeylde. Endorsed: "1606." ½ p.
(116. 55.) |
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The Same to the Same. |
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[1606], May 19. |
Intended to demonstrate his love to Salisbury
by sending his son to attend his installation; but by misfortune
his son, playing at foils, has been thrust in the eye, which he is
in great danger of losing.—Westminster, 19 May.
Holograph. Endorsed: "1606." ½ p. (116. 54.) |
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William Willaston to [the Same]. |
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1606, May 19. |
Yesternight the enclosed was brought to me
by one who calls himself Thomas D'Arguen, and says he is
secretary to the Cardinal Joyeuse. and has heretofore sent and
received letters from you. He desires to live in your favour.
I know nothing concerning his honesty, having never seen nor
heard of him before. If his letters be worthy the sending or
answering, there is easy means to hold correspondence.—Rouen,
19 May, 1606.
Holograph. Endorsed: "Mr. Willaston the merchant." ½ p.
(116. 56.) |
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N. W. to Monsieur du Pre. |
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1606, May 19/29. |
My last were of the 23rd of this present, since
which time I have talked with a friend of mine who has ordinary
correspondence with a friend in Veni[ce], by whom I have understood of a letter lately directed from the Duke to the prelates
and clergy of the State, which I make no doubt you have already
seen; notwithstanding, I send by this bearer a copy from the
original printed at Venice. The sequel of this affair I leave to
your consideration; but if you please to understand more of this
by my endeavour I shall be careful to give you future understanding; for I have acquaintance with a person here of great
intelligence in business of that nature. |
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Signor Ottaviano [Owen] has found himself so well disposed
. . . upon Wednesday last . . . . . . . . . . upon Thursday was
at the solemn procession . . . . town, to the great rejoicing of
many of his friends, since which time he is very often visited by
Signor Alto [Sir William Stanley], Signor Negro [Baldwin],
Francisco Jaques and Sir Thomas Stath: betwixt whom I
perceive a business brewing, whereof I cannot speak as much as
I would if I had the characters I have wrote unto you already for
once or twice. Let me hear from you shortly, and pray send me
some money, for I do not know how soon I may have great
occasion to use money, I mean in my chiefest business.—Bruxells,
29 May, 1606, stilo novo.
Damaged. 1 p. (116. 74.) |
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Court of the Earl Marshal. |
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[1606, May 19]. |
Petition to the House of Lords, praying
them to pass a bill sent up by the Lower House for prevention
of abuses in connexion with the Earl Marshal's Court and the
exorbitant fees there charged.—Undated.
1 p. (197. 23.) |
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Papers attached:
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(1). Draft of the Bill.
1½ pp. (197. 24.) |
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(2). "A Breif of the Act againste the Court of Marshallsey."
8 pp. (197. 25.) |
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(3). "An answere to the scandalous petition preferred against
the Court of Marshalsey."
1 p. (197. 29.) |
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The Earl of Tyrconnell to the Earl of Salisbury. |
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1606, May 21. |
Acknowledges Salisbury's favours; and
expresses his intolerable grief for the death of his "most honourable patron" [Earl of Devonshire], whose wisdom and learned
counsel were his guide, whose high favours were his advancement,
and whose tender love was his upholder and enricher. |
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His poverty is so great, by reason of his unpeopled country,
that he must be a suitor for Salisbury's favour. Begs from
henceforth to have the nominating of the High Sheriff of Tirconnell, in the same nature as his Majesty has granted to his
next neighbour, the Earl of Tyrone.—Donegal, 21 May, 1606.
Holograph. 1 p. (116. 57.) |
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Henry Anderson to the Earl of Salisbury. |
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1606, May 21. |
It is reported that the Bishop of Durham
shall be removed to York, and the Dean of Durham put in his
place; and Mr. Newton, the Prince's schoolmaster, to have the
Deanery. He gives particulars of various illegalities under
which the tenants of the Dean and Chapter, of whom he is one,
now suffer in regard to their holdings; and begs that the next
incumbent may confirm the ancient customs, according to the
order made by the Council; or else that the King will take the
leased lands into his hands, paying the Dean and Chapter their
present rent; and he undertakes to procure for the King 10,000l.
at least for them in fee farm.—Newcastle, 21 May, 1606.
Holograph. 1 p. (116. 58.) |
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Sir Thomas Edmondes to the Same. |
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1606, May 21. |
The Marquis of Spinola came yesternight late
after 10 of the clock. His indisposition forced him to travel
in litter, but sick though he be they are much comforted with
his arrival out of their hope to have their common necessities
relieved by him. These were grown great since the issuing of
the moneys levied upon the last bills of exchange which the
Marquis sent hither, the banquiers of Antwerp refusing to furnish
any new sums but upon the credit they should receive from him. |
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Has been visited by an Ambassador of the Elector of Cullen
who, he understands, is come to make relation how backward
the Emperor shows himself to proceed to the election of a King
of Romans. |
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Owen is now restored to the same state of grace as his consorts,
being also set at liberty. Cannot as yet learn whether there
be any intent to proceed otherwise against him.—21 May, 1606.
Copy. 1 p. (227. p. 231.)
[Portion of the original which is in P.R.O. State Papers Foreign,
Flanders, 8.] |
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Robert More. |
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1606, May 21/31. |
Order by Jacques Vacher, Mayor and Captain
of La Rochelle, to Jean Touguer, to receive in his ship and deliver
to the governor and judges of the province in England where
he lands, Robert More, Englishman, found in La Rochelle as
a vagrant.—La Rochelle, 31 May, 1606.
French. 1 p. (P. 160.) |
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Sir Henry Poole to the Earl of Salisbury. |
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1606, May 22. |
With a present of a brace of bucks.—My house
of Sapertonne, 22 May, 1606.
Holograph. ½ p. (116. 59.) |
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Sir Thomas Lake to the Same. |
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1606, May 22. |
I have delivered to his Majesty that which
you commanded me, and I left him satisfied with it, committing
the matter to your discretions. But since, upon my Lord of
Canterbury's being with his Highness, who makes doubt that
you will not be ready to send down the bills of recusants tomorrow, his Majesty conceives that thereby occasion may grow
to hold the House longer together, which displeases him; and
therefore commanded me to signify that, seeing you have made
choice of Tuesday, he expects it should be fixed, and no more
changes follow, which he thinks would be but a scorn. I did
what I could to assure His Highness upon the confidence of
your speech; and answered, touching the doubt conceived out
of my Lord of Canterbury's speech, that although you could
not be ready to send it in the morning, yet you might do it in
the afternoon, sitting now at both times, and spending so much
time together; and as I thought the Lower House would do the
like. Yet his doubt of any more deferring was such as his pleasure
was I should signify it to you, and that he hopes you will prevent
any further delay. I send you also the general pardon signed
by his Majesty, which I received from Mr. Attorney.—From
the Court, 22 May, 1606.
Holograph. Endorsed: "Sir Thomas Lake from Greenwich."
1 p. (116. 60.) |
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Robert Dudley to the Same. |
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1606, May 24. |
He has been a long time suitor, to his great
charge, concerning the refining of lead, for which one of Hull
has also been a suitor, in regard of the great loss that the inhabitants have sustained by Denmark. Understands that the
King and Council favour the latter suit, so he has, by the mediation of Lord Ivers and Sir Ralfe Grey, agreed with the Hull men
that if by Salisbury's means the latter may have their suit, they
will content him of his charges, with which he will rest satisfied.—
24 May, 1606.
Holograph. 1 p. (74. 76.) |
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Arthur Gregory to the Same. |
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1606, May 24. |
I wrote unto your secretary long since of a
seminary priest, one Nicholas FitzJames, that was at Careye's
house at Hame, near to this place, the 24th of the last month,
in company of Jesley his son-in-law, who rode with the priest
from thence in view of some that had known him to have said
mass in that house, and there the last year married one Mr.
Perham, uncle to Sir Edward Perham, to a maid of Carye's
wife's. And since I have written the like to Mr. Lieutenant
and to my Lord Viscount Byndon, who can say most of them
and is most ready to take order for them. The particularities
I think needless to repeat, Mr. Lieutenant writing back that he
would not fail to acquaint you therewith. There is a ship of
this place arrived from Lisbon: the master tells news of the
Spaniards' fleet that are gone to seek the Hollanders, which
because they are matters better advertised to you otherwise, I
only write that he reports that our English men are generally
evil used in all things, the officers of custom calumniating them
upon idle suggestions; and when they had no colour to pretend
that their cloth came from other place than directly from their
own ports, they say it smells of Holland, and some have thus
spent more than their merchandises have been worth. Besides
they take men out of English ships and enforce them to serve,
so that our countrymen exclaim and wish nothing but wars,
alleging that no merchandise but victual is in any request to
yield profit. I could write a hundred particularities of strange
abuses, but I doubt not you are daily complained upon by our
merchants of London, who by report are not free from the like.
For my own particular, I only presume to put you in remembrance
of my desire to return to do his Majesty many services, and to
yourself especially. If my services in all secret employment
cannot deserve favour, I doubt not you will enable me to be fit
for many other services in wars as well as peace. If I show not
his Majesty a more furious kind of battery than has ever been
invented, let me lose his relief and your favour. These and many
other things, as plotting, surveying, architecture, or what else, I
desire you to receive wholly with myself, taking the patronage and
honour of all that belongs to me.—Poole, 24 May, 1606.
Holograph. 2 pp. (79. 77.) |
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Lord Cromwell to the Earl of Salisbury. |
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1606, May 26. |
The importunity of his creditors would not
suffer him to stay for the letters which his Majesty vouchsafed
him, in such sort as he acquainted Sir Thomas Lake. Beseeches
Salisbury's pardon for not visiting him at his departure, and
begs him to speak to Lake for the speedy dispatch of the letters
which the bearer will bring to him.—26 May, 1606.
Holograph, signed: Ed. Crumwell. 1 p. (116. 63.) |
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N. W. to Monsieur du Pre. |
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1606, May 26/June 5. |
I desire very much to know what letters you
have received from me of late, especially whether them I wrote
from Doway are come to your hands. My last were of the 29th
of last month, wherewithal I sent you a copy of the Duke of
Venice's letter to his clergy. Signor Ottaviano [Owen] (as I told
you lately) is so well recovered of his sickness that he is able
to walk about the streets, but not so absolutely well as that he
is as yet able to ride out of town. I have imparted my business
I have with Signor Ottaviano to an assured friend of mine, who
has promised me faithfully his assistance therein; and therefore
he does and must somewhat depend upon me, which I leave
to your consideration. |
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There is here of late a young man come from R. ("Rome")
who has been clerk or secretary for some years unto Signor
Grando ("Parsons"). This man has reported to a friend of
mine that he knows great affairs that Signor Grando has in
hand; but I hope to be acquainted with him, and understand
something in particular, for he is discontented with his old master,
and in some want. His report I have reason to believe, for
I have myself heard certain gentlemen Cavalcanti ("Jesuits")
speak words to the same effect; and within these 3 days Signor
8no ("Owen") to cammerade ("Bayly") wished a friend of
mine of good understanding (who was resolved to go for England)
to stay here, for he told him that within a year there would be
employment for him for his great avail, whereupon this gentleman
is resolved to stay. |
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The cammerade aforenamed told me yesterday that the
English regiment is like to be dissolved, the peace not like long
to continue, and a new regiment of English and Irish set up ere
it be long; but how true his words are like to prove I know not. |
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I have for many reasons abstained to go to my Lord Ambassador
ever since my coming to town; but now I shall have occasion
I know not how soon. Therefore if you have not already written
to him concerning myself, fail not to write by the next, for I do
not know how soon I may have occasion to use his assistance.—
Bruxells, 5 June, 1606, stilo novo.
1 p. (116. 65.) |
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The King and the Duke of Lorraine. |
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[1606, May 26]. |
Memoir of certain remonstrances on the part
of his Majesty to the Duke of Lorrayne for his answer to certain
overtures made by him to the Pope touching his Majesty's state
and government. |
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As it is well known to all the world that his Majesty cannot
have any particular correspondence with the Pope in regard to
the religion which he professes without prejudicing his conscience
which is dearer to him than life itself, so it is true that his wish
has never been other than to conduct himself civilly towards
the Pope in such sort as Christian princes should do to each other. |
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That his Highness (Altesse) may better recognise his Majesty's
intentions (as you will have been able to hear them more particularly from his own mouth), his Majesty has directed that
this memorial be given you the better to keep you in memory. |
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Since it has pleased his Highness to make representation to
his Majesty of certain overtures he has received from the Pope
touching the King's person and government, his Majesty desires
that you will let him know that he has well remarked the discretion and prudence with which his Highness has conducted
himself in this remonstrance for which he can only thank him
affectionately as for something which proceeds from him of
pure good will and from no ordinary (vulgaire) affection towards
his Majesty. |
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Moreover, to enlighten more fully his Highness, you will make
him understand that such is the assurance of his Majesty's own
conscience that in public administration he has never had other
object than the peace of Christendom, as witness his actions
and behaviour both in general towards all princes and particularly towards those over whom he is appointed sovereign; in
that not refusing to refer to the judgment of those who are not
impelled by partiality, thus regarding his actions with the eye
of honour and equity. And yet you will declare to his Highness
that his Majesty will always bear good will to him whenever his
Highness shall advertise him of what things in particular exception is taken against him for having acted contrary to the rules
of his Christian profession or of moderate government, within
the limits of which his Majesty is always minded to contain
himself; in such sort that whenever he has been advised of
charges made against him unworthy of his quality as an absolute
and free monarch he has rather imputed them to the malice and
corruption of inferior instruments, seeking only to feed on
the troubles of princes, than allowed himself to be carried off
by impetuosity and violence against anyone, which are emotions
quite contrary to his nature, he being a prince who desires only
to enjoy his own in peace. Nor is he inclined to entertain sinister
suspicions of any person whatsoever but will be ready to change
as soon as he sees by clear proofs that he is treated with that
respect which is due to him as a Christian and peaceful prince.
In such cases he will not fail to accommodate himself to what
is just and equitable. But as to this his Majesty says he has so
freely and openly informed you from his own mouth that it will
not be necessary to repeat it. |
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Thus you have now an epitome (abrégé) or lively image of his
Majesty's mind (esprit), however much it may lack the simplicity
(nayeveté) of his declaration to you by word of mouth. To this
I refer myself, my only charge being to draw up this memorial
for you in writing, with this addition to reiterate the assurance
of his Majesty's good wishes to his affectionate relative (parent)
and friend. |
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French. In the handwriting of Levinus Munck. Endorsed:
"26 May, 1606. Memorial of his Majesty's answer to the
gentleman of Lorraine." 2½ pp. (116. 66.) |
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Captain A. Ersfeild to the Earl of Salisbury. |
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[1606], May 26. |
Here is arrived a ship from Seville in Spain,
that advertises the States' fleet of 30 sail (that touched here
about Shrovetide) so much annoy the Spaniards' commerce,
as few escape them either outward or homeward bound; so as
it is thought their Indies fleet shall not come home this year;
and that there is a fleet preparing to waft them. Here is by
contrary winds a ship from Burdeaux with 150 soldiers, all
Gascoignes, bound to serve the States; another with as many
more is passed by, all voluntaries, under Monsieur de la Force
their Captain. They only desire victual for their money, which
has not been denied them. There be divers ships of war belonging
to the States that frequent this harbour, sometimes to grave
and trim their ships, sometimes for relief of victual, and never
without two that attend the Dunkirk. I request to be directed
to what number I shall suffer them to be in the harbour at one
time. Hitherto I have not given way to above 3 at a time.
They ever use themselves with very good respects unto the
place. Here is Porchester Castle, an old house of his Majesty's
that my Lord of Devonshire had, being most necessary for some
provisions for him that succeeds his lordship in the government
of Portsmouth. I put you in mind of it, lest it be prevented by
some other before his Majesty dispose of the place.—Portsmouth,
26 May.
Holograph. Endorsed: "1606." 1 p. (116. 68.) |
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Sir Edward Phelipps to the Earl of Salisbury. |
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1606, May 27. |
I received your letters some half an hour after
12, and therefore cannot satisfy his Majesty's pleasure to send
either the notes or Mr. Recorder before 11, as is required, whereby
his Majesty may be informed concerning D. Parker's proceedings.
But if it might stand with your favour to the House, to move
his Majesty that there may be some time given to present those
notes of information either this evening or to-morrow morning,
it will exceedingly satisfy them, and give them great comfort
of his Majesty's gracious favour towards them. Give me leave
to be a mean that his Majesty will vouchsafe them a gracious
conclusion in these Parliament businesses, beseeching you to
remember that little had been left unperfected that he has
desired, and which will be a good preparative to prepare them
against the next session of Parliament.—27 May, 1606.
Holograph. 1 p. (116. 69.) |
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[The Earl of Salisbury] to Lord Dunbar. |
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[1606, May 27]. |
This draft letter is described on pp. 223,
224 of Part XVII of this Calendar, where it is incorrectly assigned
to the year 1605.
7 pp. (111. 14.) |
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Modern (probably late 18th cent.) copy.
3 pp. (125. 148.) |
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Henry Lok to the Earl of Salisbury. |
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1606, May 28. |
He understands by Sir Roger Aston of the
King's gracious commiseration of him. Acknowledges his
obligations to Salisbury, and begs for speedy employment, and
that he may be enabled to retire in time to an honest competency.
Recommends a near friend of his, Absolon Gethin, one "towards"
the Earl of Ormond and Viscount Butler, whose affairs seem to
concern the public state and private duties, which he is ready
to particularise at Salisbury's better leisure.—May 28, 1606.
Holograph. 1 p. (116. 70.) |
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Sir Thomas Sherley to The King. |
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1606, May 28. |
Never poor man desired more to bless his eyes
with any sight than I have done to make my chief parts happy
with beholding your Majesty. But God (not yet satisfied with
my punishment) has inflicted further grievances by crossing
my speed into England with contrary weather. But now that
I have gotten Italy under my feet, I hope to do your Majesty
some acceptable service in my way; I intend to visit many
Courts, and will seek to enable mine understanding with all
things fit for your service.—Naples, 28 May, 1606.
Holograph. 1 p. (116. 71.) |
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The Same to the Earl of Salisbury. |
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1606, May 28. |
I landed at Ottranto from Constantinople,
and came to Naples 6 days ago, where I am forced to stay for
want of money, until my brother's servant has received his
half year's pension, which is promised within few days. |
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The Jesuits begin to be much hated in Naples, and the King
of Spain also fears their greatness and wealth in that kingdom,
because they intermeddled much in state government, and
have heaped up a great treasure and daily increase in power
and are become merchants of all kind of things; insomuch that
after they had sold bread and wine to the value of 57,000 ducats
for the King's galleys, there came a Jesuit to the Viceroy, and
prayed him in the name of the whole College that he would give
them leave to sell a small quantity of pork that they had more
than they could use. The Viceroy willingly consented to this
and asked the Jesuit how much they had; he answered 5,000
quintals. The Viceroy was much abashed at this priest's
answer and said "volia mi dios, I had thought that you had
40 or 50 quintals"; but yet he did give him his desired licence. |
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I learned this morning by a very good advice that the Spanish
Ambassador at Rome has at this instant a secret commandment
from his King to treat with the Pope, to take from the Jesuits
throughout all Christendom their superfluous living and bestow
it upon poor monasteries and hospitals.
The Turk's fleet, consisting of 60 galleys, is come within sight
of Taranto. |
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This morning there came letters fresh out of Spain, that the
Marquis of Santa Cruce will be returned to Naples with the
Neapolitan galleys in few days, and brings with him 24 companies
of new soldiers to remain in these garrisons, and the old soldiers
to be sent away upon some service yet unknown. All the galleys
of Sicily and Naples, with 24 Genoan galleys and the Florentine
galleys, are to put to sea against the Turk presently upon the
Marquis of Santa Cruce's arrival at Naples, under the conduct
of the Grand Prior of Toledo. He is third son to the Duke of
Savoy, and is a most brave and forward young prince, of whom
all these parts have great hopes. The whole number of galleys
in this fleet amount to 61 sail.—Naples, 28 May, 1606.
Holograph. 1 p. (116. 72.) |
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William Vaughan. |
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[1660], May 28 to June 1. |
Laid out in charges to bring up
William Vaughan from Dover to London the 28th May. |
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His charges at Dover |
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10s. |
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3 horse from Dover to Gravesend |
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30s. |
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Our breakfast in the morning |
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2s. |
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Our dinner at Sittingborn |
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4s. |
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Our supper and lodging at night |
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7s. |
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For oars to London on Friday |
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4s. |
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Spent when we came ashore |
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4s. |
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For oars to Whitehall and back |
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12d. |
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Our dinner and supper for Friday |
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8s. |
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Ditto for Saturday |
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6s. |
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Oars to Greenwich and back |
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6s. |
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Fees in the pay-house |
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5s. |
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2 horse from Gravesend to Dover |
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20s. |
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Our boat hire down and charges to Dover |
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15s. |
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Paid the man which came with me for his pains |
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10s. |
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For my pains |
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20s. |
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For our charges on Sunday |
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6s. |
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7l. |
18s. |
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Signed: Northampton. Endorsed: "1606. Charles Wingfield."
½ p. (119. 128.) |
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Sir William Monson to the Earl of Nottingham, Lord
Admiral. |
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[1606, Before May 29]. |
At my coming down I found the 4
Hollanders, which my Lord of Northampton was advertised
were sent for to strengthen the rest of the ships in the Small
Downs, come thither, so that there were in the whole 6 before
the mouth of the harbour and 2 within. I sent for the captains
of each ship and signified his Majesty's pleasure that I was
sent down to see the proclamation executed. They seemed
to obey his Majesty's command and with great devotion to do
him service. I told them my charge was as great not to permit
any Englishman to serve the Dunkirk, as also that security
should be taken that the ship in her passage to Flanders should
not offer violence to any of their merchants or others. Most
part of the day they spent ashore and either myself or some
other gentleman by my appointment feasted them at my
charges, to their great contentments. The conclusion betwixt
us was that the 2 ships within should abide two tides after the
departure of the Dunkirk, and for the seeing this executed I
promised to be in person myself, and to leave order with my
ships to see the like obeyed in the Small Downs. The next day
when the tide served I was ready in my boat, and as the Dunkirk
was ready to depart, the 2 Hollanders was [sic] as ready as she,
which I wondered at, considering what had passed the day
before. Whereupon I sent an officer of my Lord Northampton's
to know their meaning, and to will the captain of the great
ship to come ashore to me. The captain refused to obey the
King's proclamation, as also to come ashore, vowing to cut off
any man's head that should come aboard him. Immediately,
in a great rage I returned aboard the Vanguard, and left
Capt. Button to see the ship forth, notwithstanding his threats;
assuring the Dunkirk that if the Hollander offered to impeach
him to be revenged of the rest that rid without, promising to
defend him, if he would but defend himself until he came within
my command. I was no sooner gone but the company of the
Dunkirk all save the Spaniards quitted the ship and got themselves ashore, thinking they had been betrayed. I imagined
it was a plot laid down by consent of all the Hollanders, that
they which rid without and under my jurisdiction should
disclaim the fact and lay the blame upon the others, because
they cannot be commanded as they lie. After my coming
aboard the Vanguard I sent for the rest of the captains and
vowed that if they did not see the captain within obey his
Majesty's proclamation, I would take present revenge of them.
They all forswore the act, exclaiming at the pride of him within,
of whom they had no more command than he of them; and
to give me the better satisfaction they entreated my letter
with theirs to their admiral signifying the other's lewd carriage.
Thus stands the state of the Dunkirk, who I know not how he
shall be relieved, for neither the Vanguard nor Answer can
come near the harbour to force them, and to send in the Whelp,
being old and weak, where she shall lie aground, will in one tide
break her back. To take revenge of the rest, who in conscience
are innocent, were no course, and for Sir Nowell Carone to
compel them I know not how you will adjudge it to stand with
his Majesty's honour that so mean a man's letter should prevail
where there is a denial of his Majesty's edict; but in my opinion
if Sir Nowell Carone would command the sails to be taken from
the yard, the captain to be displaced and sent up a prisoner
and to be punished at your discretion, he should do his masters
right, and it would warn others hereafter to have more respect
to his Majesty's authority. Or if your lordship will but give
me leave to carry aboard but 20 Englishmen to those that are
already in the Dunkirk, though there be great difference betwixt
the goodness of the ships, yet will I lose my life, but bring her
forth in despite of them. When my Lord Warden's officers
with the gentleman in their company that was sent from Count
Aberbeck about this ship returned from doing their office, they
were met with at the least 200 people shouting and rejoicing that
the Hollander would not suffer her to pass; which was as much
as that his Majesty's law could not be obeyed. After Saturday
the tides decline, that there is no possibility to get her forth,
neither can the Vanguard stay longer than Saturday for want of
victuals. The Whelp desires according to your lordship's order
to go westward. I find she hath not above 6 days' victuals.
There are this day 4 ships of London come out of Spain, one of
which hath been robbed by Hollanders, 27 packs taken out of
her, one of her men hanged to death, and 2 "wolden" [wound]
about the head that their brains was [sic] ready to come forth.
Many of these spoils they do upon the coast of Spain, There are
6 pirates between Vsing [Ushant] and the Start, half English,
half Holland, that rob all men. Four galleys have taken an
English pirate at the South Cape, and those they have not
hanged are put into the galleys.—Undated.
Holograph. Endorsed: "1606." 3 pp. (119. 38.)
[Printed in extenso in Monson's Tracts, III, 341–344 (Navy
Records Society).] |
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The Earl of Nottingham, Lord Admiral, to the Earl of
Northampton, Lord Warden of the Cinque Ports. |
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[1606], May 29. |
I pray you to acquaint the Earl of Salisbury
with the enclosed. This strange proceeding of the Hollanders in
his Majesty's port of Sandwich most concerns you; but in my
opinion it is not to be suffered for his Majesty's honour, and I
think M. Caron should take great care in this, and to see those
proud "droken" [drunken ?] fellows well punished, for I am
sure the wisdom of the States will not allow them in it. |
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You shall see by the letter that the Vanguard must of force
come in: her victuals are ended, and another is to go in her
place, which shall be with great speed. I am here at the little
lodge of Hampton Court, to see if the air would make me eat.
I will be to-morrow morning at Chelsea. If there be anything
for me to do in this, after they are in my jurisdiction, I pray you
that I may know from you and the Earl of Salisbury, and I shall
be ready to do it.—The Loge (Hampton Court), 29 May.
Holograph. Endorsed: "1606." 1 p. (116. 75.) |
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[The Privy Council] to [Sir William Monson]. |
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[1606, May 29 or later]. |
We have been made acquainted by
my Lord Admiral with your letter to him concerning the misbehaviour of one of the captains of the Hollanders within the Small
Downs; to which letter, though it be proper to the Lord Admiral
and to me, the Earl of Northampton, as Lord Warden of the
Cinque Ports, to make answer, yet because of the Lord Admiral's
absence at this time, and that the matter concerns a point of
state, wherein the advice of others, as privy councillors, may
be necessary, this letter comes to you subscribed as you see,
wherein we think good to say thus much unto you in answer.
We observe your carefulness to take up all debates that arise
there, from the bitterness and partiality of both parties, and
that therein you do not spare your own cost and travail; but
as the only ground of the same must be in the observation of
neutrality, without any partiality to the one or the other, and
that the best directories to the same must be his Majesty's
proclamations in that behalf, we must plainly tell you that we
do not find by your letter to the Lord Admiral that you have
in all points so carried this question as that the one party may
not pretend to himself some colour of grievance at it, and so
be able to justify his cross proceeding. For where his Majesty
in his proclamation limits a certain time for the one ship to go
forth of the harbour before the other may be suffered to follow
her, so the proclamation prescribes that no man-of-war should
be permitted to revictual himself within his Majesty's ports
for any longer proportion than may fitly serve to transport him
from thence to any of the harbours of his superiors. In this
case, howsoever the Hollander may have forgotten himself
in not yielding that due respect to his Majesty's commandments
delivered by you, for which he is worthy to be punished, yet
that all pretence of excuse whatsoever should be taken from
him, we have sent for M. Caron and expostulated the matter
with him, who constantly affirms that all the States' directions
to their men-of-war have always reference to the observation
of his Majesty's proclamations, beyond which he dare not go
in any directions; but he again assures us, if you take order
that the Dunkirker go not out further victualled than may,
in indifferent discretion, bring him to any of the ports of
Flanders, the Hollander shall be constrained to submit himself
to order, for which purpose he has again written to him, and
protests against him if he do the contrary. It remains then
for you to be well advised and take order that if the Dunkirker
will go out that the Hollander may not be able (as we said before)
to avow his action, which is to obey his masters' directions,
who we assure ourselves leave little to the latitude of their
captains' discretions. Whereof when you are sure, then if the
Hollander do not show conformity upon your notice to him
of it, you may call unto you the officers of the Lord Warden
and advise together of such a course by conjunction of power
as you have under the Lord Admiral, and of that which my
officers have under me as Warden, to compel the Hollanders
to obedience. Only this is it, we wish for avoiding ructions,
that it may be done by civil measures rather than by violence,
provided that his Majesty's honour be not prejudged. To this
we must add that it is informed that in the Dunkirker ship
there are many Englishmen that serve in her, whereat we
wonder that you should permit the same to go forth, when you
know that some have been condemned to be hanged for the
like offence on the other side, when they were yet brought
indirectly into our view and possession. Thus much we thought
fit in my Lord Admiral's absence to answer you, who being now
at Hampton Court, from whence we cannot in time receive his
hand, having this afternoon received your letter from him, and
being desirous to return you some answer with expedition and
to have all matters ended, whereby contentment may be given
to both parties; which is his Majesty's only object, though as
things are carried sometime one way and sometime another, we
see all sides displeased.—Undated.
Draft corrected by Salisbury. Endorsed: "1606. Minute of
my Lo. concerning the Dunkerk at Sandwich." 4 pp. (119. 82.) |
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Robert Hicham, Queen's Attorney, to the Earl of Salisbury. |
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[1606], May 30. |
Myself, and the Queen's court in general, are
so shamefully abused by a woman who had a suit there depending
against Sir Harbert Crofts (which is now dismissed) as for my own
part, except her Majesty or you shall command me, I must forbear
to sit there until there be some other course taken with her. I am
unwilling to trouble you, and if the fault were in me why she and
such like are not punished without troubling you, I were the less
excusable. This day she came into Gray's Inn Hall before
dinner and after dinner, and there so railed upon me for bribery
and partiality, with a "continuando" afterwards at my chamber,
for 2 hours, that except all men were wise and charitable (if she
should be suffered) it cannot but much reproach me. I was
the more bold to write to you because Sir Harbert Crofts (who is
causa sine qua non) came in the midst of it, and bore his part
with me, and was the more willing to deliver my letter to you.—
Gray's Inn, 30 May.
Holograph. Endorsed: "1606." 1 p. (116. 76.) |
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Sir Thomas Edmondes to the Same. |
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1606, May 29. |
Spinola has now almost worn away his fever
and daily employs himself to hasten the preparations for the field.
The common opinion is he will undertake something of importance
either in Brabant or Flanders and that some reasonable number
of men shall be committed to the charge of the Count of Sores to
defend the places beyond the Rhine. The governors are sent
for from all places to advise concerning the state of the places. |
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They have suddenly proceeded to the general wonder of all men
to the discharging of the companies of Lord Arundell, Sir Griffin
Markham and for form's sake of Sergeant-Major Studder, Lord
Arundell's son, Sir Edw. Parham and Capt. Orme with order that
the cashiered companies shall be turned into the others left to
stand. If Arundell will not content himself with this private
entertainment, as they reckon he will not, then it is said that the
whole are to be commanded, by provision by Capt. Billinges, the
eldest captain, till another colonel be appointed. |
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It will appear by the choice of the persons which shall stand
with their companies what power Stanley, Owen and Baldwin
have in the carriage of these businesses. They have long
laboured that none may be employed here but such as shall directly
depend upon their faction. Studder has insinuated to many here
that it is not fit for the service of these parts to entertain any,
especially in places of command, which have any dependency or
expectation of fortune in England. They suggest that, though
his Majesty shall refuse to suffer men to come hither, there may
be a good body maintained of the runaways which daily come out
of Holland which may be commanded by a person of inferior
quality with less charge to the state and without being beholden
to the King. |
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Baldwin seems to rejoice very much at the death of Garnett as
of an advantage given for unjust proceedings against him. He
vaunts that where it has been sought to discredit his society they
will shortly publish a book to the world which shall declare the
colourable dealings of England and how much they have been
traduced by the same, and that they are a body able to stir up the
affections of the princes of Christendom in their cause. About
these businesses Coniers the Jesuit is come to Rome and to supply
his place of residence in the English regiment there is designed
one Chapman a Jesuit lately come out of Spain. Though their
malicious meanings deserve to be despised Salisbury should be
advertised that their affections aim at nothing so much as to
practise against his person. |
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Has been to visit Spinola since his return. He inquired the
cause why his Majesty would not suffer more of his subjects to
pass over hither. Was told that he had made no absolute denial
but for just reasons with which Spinola was made acquainted he
made a restraint for a time. Spinola professed to be very sorry
for the occasion as he prized exceedingly the valour of the English
nation. He said that Sir Wm. Stanley had been with him and
vehemently protested his innocency in the late devilish practice.
He wished his Majesty might receive satisfaction for the doing of
justice upon Owen and that the informations might be sent over
hither against him. Was answered that he was deceived in the
colourable religious behaviour of the one and that it was unfit for
his Majesty to consent to the proposition touching the other.
Captain Orme will now shortly repair into England to satisfy
Salisbury further touching Sir Wm. Windsor.—29 May, 1606.
Copy. 3 pp. (227. p. 232.)
[Original in P.R.O. State Papers Foreign, Flanders, 8.] |
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Lord Cobham to the Earl of Salisbury. |
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1606, May 30. |
I will now presume of your favour, which ever
I had hope of from you, that more than was the entailed land
Duke Brook should never have; for so was the meaning of the
King. With him, whom now it is fallen unto, your lordship,
I know, may so deal withal, that without any man's manner of
contradiction, if that he have any advantage, will not stand in it
but make a release of that which was never meant, and so some
thought left to a poor destroyed man for his relief, when God shall
put into the King's heart to forgive me. You pleased to hold my
request reasonable and promised your furtherance. The undergoing of it is worthy of yourself and the reward is heavenly.
Now, my Lord, as I make this request unto you, if the hope of my
liberty be desperate, I can soon surcease it, for what if I had the
world, to remain a prisoner were nothing. I have no argument to
move for myself but that I was her brother whom you held
dearest. For her sake remember me and be a means for my
freedom. God and the world is witness that I have received
punishment in the highest degree.—From the Tower, 30 May,
1606.
Holograph, signed: H. Brook. 1 p. (118. 131.) |
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Sir Francis Vere to the Earl of Salisbury. |
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[1606], May 31. |
On receipt of your warrant for my return,
enclosed in a letter of Sir Fulke Grevylle's, I resolved to repair
into England with all convenient speed, after I had taken my
leave of the States and his Excellency, which I have now performed,
though with more delay than I expected by reason of an annual
liberality which the States have laid upon me and desired I
should take with me as a testimony of their favour; whereof I
thought it my duty to advertise you, being now ready and
attending only shipping to pass the seas. As also that whereas
I received a letter from the Council concerning the licensing of
the Graymes to depart hence, that none of them since my coming
hither, only one excepted for whom my Lord of Lenox wrote in his
Majesty's name, are gone with my consent; but what through
mortality and running away few of them are left. Consider the
hardness of their condition that are confined without limitation
of time for their release and what are the effects of despair, and the
danger might thereby ensue to this place, if there were an enemy
to make advantage of such humours. Under your favourable
correction I think the best expedient to frame them to a resolution
to serve his Majesty well here, and after to live like honest subjects
in England, were to appoint them to remain a certain time in
this service, which expired, they might be at liberty to return.
Of other matters I know little to write, all things here being at a
stand till Spinola shall give the occasion to stir.—Bryll, last of
May.
Holograph. Endorsed: "1606." 2 pp. (116. 77.) |
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William Saxey to the Same. |
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[1606, May]. |
Before I was employed in the public service in
Mounster I lived sufficiently by the practice of the common law,
which I have professed more than 46 years. I have served in
that place 12 years with great danger and loss and now no means
of maintenance is by my profession left unto me. I pray that by
his Majesty's favour I may be vouchsafed the place of the Chief
Baron at Dublin, lately deceased, whereby I may be remitted to
the exercise of my profession, discontinued by former service.—
Undated.
Holograph. Seal. Endorsed: "1606." ½ p. (119. 90.)
[See the letter of 10 May, 1606, of the Lord Deputy of Ireland,
Cal. S.P. Ireland, 1603–1606, p. 482.] |
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Borders. |
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1606, May—1607, Oct. |
Gaol deliveries for the counties of
Cumberland and Northumberland for the period specified, by
Sir William Selby, Sir Robert Delavale, Sir Wilfrid Lawson,
Joseph Penington and Edward Gray, esquires, Commissioners
appointed for that purpose. The names of convicted prisoners
and the punishments awarded are given.
Copy. 4 pp. (119. 144.) |
