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In one of the boxes of deeds is a volume containing The Customs and the Laws of the three Wickes in Cheshire, under the reigns of Edward the Confessor and William the Conqueror, recorded in Domesday Book; translated by Peter Leycester, 1656.

Officers of the Town of Northwich, 1599.

Annual Customs of Nantwich concerning Salt, and Orders of the Town and Borough of Nantwich concerning Salt. 35 Eliz.

There are a great number of early deeds, but as Sir Peter Leycester abstracted or copied them (see p. 1 of this Report) they do not require special notice. In one of the boxes I found a pardon under the Great Seal of Ed. 2 (Westmr., 7 Oct. 7 Ed.) to John Chaumont, for all acts against Peter de Gaveston.

The Manuscripts have been freely used by Mr. Ormerod for his History of Cheshire; they are all in a good state. Lord de Tabley expressed his pleasure at communicating their contents to the Commissioners; and my best thanks are offered to him for making my visit to and remembrances of Tabley House and its owner so pleasant.

ALFRED J. HORWOOD.

THE SHREWSBURY PAPERS, IN THE CUSTODY OF JAMES ROBERT HOPE SCOTT, ESQ., Q.C., AND MR. SERJEANT BELLASIS, EXECUTORS OF BERTRAM ARTHUR, EARL OF SHREWSBURY.

The Shrewsbury Papers are of a very miscellaneous character, commencing in date with the reign of King Henry 2, and reaching to that of Queen Anne. They refer to localities extending from Lancashire in the north to Devonshire in the South. The larger proportion of the Charters, however, ranges in date from the reign of Edward 1 to Edward 4, both inclusive, and the places to which reference is made are for the most part situated in the counties of Worcester, Chester, Hereford, and Stafford.

A large portion of these documents derives its chief value from the light which they throw upon the early topographical History of England.

Under this class comes by far the most numerous division of the entire series. The documents of which it consists are very valuable. As mentioned above, they fall chiefly between the reigns of Edward 1 and Edward 4, both inclusive; and the date of one Charter follows another so closely that in all probability the history of each manor or township might be distinctly traced in all its changes without much difficulty.

Interspersed with these Charters occur certain kindred documents, which seem to demand a separate notice. Such are the papers connected with the families of Beaumont, Troutbeck, and Wells, many of them being of considerable interest. Some curious wills, marriage settlements, depositions, and other law papers also deserve attention.

Here also is found a contemporaneous transcript of the perambulation of the Forest of Fekenham, co. Ŵorcester, 28 Edward 1, appended to which are the metes and boundaries of the Forest of Ambresley, 13 Hen. 3. I may also enumerate the following:-A valuable series of rentals and Court Rolls of various manors belonging to the Talbot family and its branches from the time of King Henry 5; the Inventory of the plate of Dame Frances Talbot, 10 Eliz.; the Inventory of the goods at Grafton, belonging to John Talbot, 12 Eliz.; a book of Household Expences in 1565; and Household Books at Grafton, from 1573 to 1576. These are interesting, as making us acquainted with the price of various commodities three centuries ago, and giving us some insight into the dometic management of a noble household of the time of Queen Elizabeth.

Among these also occurs a deed of release, dated 1 Feb. 12 Hen. 6 [1434], by which Joan de Beauchamp released to Sir Humphry Stafford of Grafton, co. Worcester, knt., sheriff of Warwickshire and Leicestershire, all actions, &c. which she might have against him by reason of any irregularity in the execution of the King's writs against her and her sureties for a breach of the peace by aiding a riot at Birmingham.

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Another document well worthy of notice is a deed of acquittance between King Henry 7 and Richard Gardyner, Alderman of London, on the return of “a salte of golde with a cover stonding upon a morene garnyshed with perles and precious stones." This piece of plate had been pledged by King Richard to Gardyner for 667. 138. 4d.

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More important, however, than the preceding sec tion is that which now remains to be noticed. It embraces the papers of Sir Gilbert Talbot, K.G., Deputy Governor of Calais under Henry 7 and Henry 8.

Sir Gilbert stood high in the confidence of both of these sovereigns, and was employed by them in affairs of delicacy and trust. His position at Calais brought him into contact with the Courts of France and Burgundy. Two of these papers refer directly to Perkyn Warbeck, respecting whose attempt upon the crown of England it was necessary that Henry should furnish the Deputy of Calais with accurate information; he informs Sir Gilbert therefore of Warbeck's expulsion from Scotland, of his wanderings, and of his arrival in Ireland. Seven letters in all bear the signature of Henry 7, and twelve that of Henry 8. There are also original documents of Elizabeth of York, Catherine of Aragon, and Prince Henry, afterwards Henry 8, one of Charles 2, and one of James 2. There are also three letters in the writing of "Thomas Wolcy," and 13 original Indentures respecting the receipt and expenditure of money by Sir Gilbert for Henry 8.

In this division of the Collection occur the papers of an Officer at Calais called John de Houppelines, who at that time filled the post of French Secretary to the English garrison there. Sir Gilbert preserved many of the letters received by this Secretary, and a still larger number of those sent from the Deputy Governor. Most of these are the original drafts in the hand of De Houppelines, which is exceedingly difficult to read, and the drafts abound in interlineations, deletions, and alterations of all kinds. But the letters appear to be highly curious, and are likely to reward the trouble of a careful examination. They appear to relate to the transactions between England with France on the one side, and the Duke of Burgundy and his allies on the other. Along with these occur a miscellaneous collection of law papers, proclamations of the Mayors of Calais, musters of the English garrison there, and others too numerous to be specified here.

These papers appear to be worthy of a careful examination. They should be arranged and catalogued in detail, and afterwards bound up so as to secure them from further injury.

JOSEPH STEVENSON.

TRELAWNE, IN CORNWALL. THE SEAT OF SIR JOHN SALUSBURY TRELAWNY, Bart.

Sir J. S. Trelawny has, here deposited, a great number of ancient deeds and rolls relating to lands in Cornwall and elsewhere, now or formerly the property of the Trelawnys and their connexions; but there are not many of sufficient antiquity to require a detailed notice.

The letters here are very numerous, and the greater portion were discovered behind the wainscot of a room which was under repair a few years ago. They had suffered much from damp. Lady Trelawny herself dried and flattened them, and placed them in packets, and arranged them, to some extent, according to dates.

The first bundle is labelled "Papers temp. Sir Jonathan Trelawny (died 1604) et ante.” In this are, business letters to Sir Jonathan from John Arundell, 1591; Francis Godolphin, his uncle, 1590; Henry Prydeaux, 1602. A letter to Sir Richard Trevill, merchant in Rochelle, from Peter Blake, 1604. A letter from Sir Henry Killigrew (Sir Jonathan's father in law), 1593. Copy petition to Queen Elizabeth of Ursula Coe, alias Clyfford, now wife of Humphrey Willie, gentn., cosin and next heir in blood of Joan Lady Knyvett, which Lady Joan was sister and sole heir in blood to Thomas, late Earl of Devon, for restoration in blood, 2 Eliz. Letters from Henry Godolphin on Duchy of Cornwall matters. Copy Order at the Rolls, 10th May, 10 Car. 1, in the suit of Elizabeth Lady Champernoun, widow, v. Henry Champernoun and others; and examined copy of an order of the M.R., 19th May, 10 Car. 1, in the same suit. Sign manual of Queen Elizabeth (30th Dec., 5 Eliz.), directing the opening of the letter enclosed to raise and receive 1007. per ann. for the Queen. Sign manual of Queen Mary (Sept. 4, 1 Mary), directing Jonathan Trelawny, Esq., to collect benevolences and pay them to Richd. Willenam, Master of the Jewel House. A paper book, small folio, containing a Survey of the Manors (the property of Thos. Reynell, Kt., and his wife) of Minheniott, and others, 1608. A paper book in folio, containing Records of the Law Courts of Roborough and many other places in Devonshire and Cornwall, 3, 4, and 5 James 1.

The second bundle contains,-Copies of the Bill, and Answer in the Suit in the Exchequer, of Sir John Banks, A.G., t. Thomas Arundell, Esq. (the King claimed the lands within the ebb and flow of the sea), with notes of the evidence and names of the witnesses. (This is a brief of the 17th century). A paper intituled "Some reasons why Thomas, Duke of Norfolk and hereditary Earl Marshal "should retain the precedency due to that honour, not"withstanding his minority."

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The third bundle is labelled "Temp. Sir John Trelawny, "1st Baronet, b. 1604, d. 1664." In this are several papers relating to the trained bands and the army, temp. Chas. I and Chas. 2. A letter, dated Lancaster, Sept. 1, 1645, signed Charles P. (afterwards Chas. 2), noticing the small attendance of the Trained Bands at the day appointed, and adjourning the muster until the 24th of Sept. of rates made in pursuance of Act of Parliament for raising 20,000., 1662. Copy of Sergeant Glanville's Speech, being Speaker, 15th April 1640. A particular of the true reasons which moved us amongst others to subscribe our names to the letter written to Mr. Rashleigh and other gentlemen of our shire, as also to the letter written to Mr. Corriton, and of our errors charged against us, for which we are censured guilty of a contempt. (The reasons against Coryton and Eliot were because they had been put out of their offices, and therefore might be supposed to be disaffected to the King). Also, the letter, dated 10th Feb. 1627, signed by Reginald Mohun, Bev. Greenville, and John Trelawny, and addressed to Jonathan Rashleigh, recommending John Mohun to Sir Richard Edgecumb. Fragment of an account of the mutilation of Prynne and others; and his distich on the letters L. and S. An unsigned letter, dated 4th January 1641, containing Articles of High Treason, &c. against Lord Kimbolton, Denzil Holles, Sir Arthur Haselrigg, J. Pym, J. Hampden, and W. Strode. Copies of Orders in the Suit of Sir John Perrott and ux. v. Richd. Wise and others (1631), and in other suits.

Copy of the Resolutions at Haberdashers' Hall, 13th March 1648, as to persons to be excepted, banished, and confiscate. Twenty-two persons are named, the first four being Rupert, Charles Stuart, James. Duke of York, and the Earl of Derby. (This is a certified copy taken in 1656.) Copy of Pym's Speech in Parliament, May 1640; begins, He that takes away.

The Report of Sir John Doddridge, 28th May 1628, in the cause of Buller v. Trelawny and others, in the Stannary Court.

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News letter (one leaf) on English affairs, after the battle of Newbury:- Scotch Montrose hath lately well banged the rebels, and is now at the head of 2,000 men; from "Wales excellent news of the recovery of Monmouth. Sir Thomas Lunsford took a whole troop of Abington horse "upon Sunday last was sennight."

Instructions to Jonathan Trelawny, Esq., vice-admiral for South Cornwall, touching the impresting of 280 seamen: signed Anglesey, Arlington, and Craven. By command of the Lords, 1678.

Copy of the King's speech to the Nobility, York, 28th Sept. 1640. Letter dated Utrecht, 15th Oct. O.S. 1638, from Thomas Denys to the Rt. Honourable Sir Wm. Courtney, Kt. (three close sides of foreign news).

Queen Elizabeth's sign manual, 26th Jan., 5 Eliz., regarding a loan.

Newes from the Parliament begun in Nov. 1640 (5th Nov. to 12th Nov.). Sir E. Denny's speech, Nov. 1640. (These two were sent by Peter Moore, who is with Mr. Humfry Bidgood in Exeter, to his father, Mr. Gawen Moore, of Quethiok.)

The fourth bundle contains-Copy of a letter from the Camp at Hitchin, 12th July 1706 . "this day account "from the French frontier that Prince Eugene has ob"tained very considerable advantage over the Duke of "Vendôme's army in Lombardy. The Prince Royal of "Prussia has not yet come to the army."

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A letter, dated 6th Feb. 1753, from O. Brereton, in Lincoln's Inn, to his uncle, giving news from the House of Commons. Your countryman Sydenham, member for Exeter, wanted a tax on swords and full bottom wigs, which last do not amount to 40 in the kingdom. The Speaker and the Attorney General, who were the only wearers of them then in the House, pulled off their hats and made him due reverence."

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A letter, dated 17th Aug. 1725, from M. Greville (a lady) to Mrs. Trelawny. Amongst other things, the writer says, "The marriage of Mr. Pope and Patty Blunt (who, I fancy, you must remember about town) was a little surprised at, till I heard he was rich."

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Several letters from Pentecost Barker (in London) to Harry Trelawny. In one he "wonders that no one had translated the Moyen de Parvenir, which he had been

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reading: it would sell better than Whitfield's Sermons. . . . Three gentlemen at least are concerned in the Re"membrancer." (Trelawny, in a note, says, "I fancy Bolingbroke to be one.") In another, dated 1757, he says that "Face painting declines at Court, but gains ground "in the city." In another, dated 14th Nov. 1750, he says some one told him 40 years ago that the Turkish Spy was written by Mr. Manley, father to Mr. Manley who made the Atalantis; had since heard that it was by Roger L'Estrange. The writer copies an advertisement by Henley (Orator Henley). Went to hear him. He abused the then Bishop of London, Gibson, and, speaking of the Codex, said with a sneer that it was as big and as useless as a Church Bible. (In the advertisement, which is against one of St. David's men, Henley calls the pulpit "a clack-loft.' This Pentecost Barker was a purser in the Navy.) In another letter, dated 15th Jan. 1757, he tells what he had heard of the assassination of the King of France, and notices the dangers of the streets from frost, snow, hail, and rain, and says "a tax is imposed by the poor for "wooden bridges to pass from one side to the other." In another, dated 16th May 1760, he says that yesterday he gained a credible information that Mr. Sterne, one of the Prebendarys of York, was the author of Tristram Shandy, and that the sermons said to be by Yorick were by him, and that he (Sterne) was personally known to Mr. Mudge.

A news letter, 11th May 1703, from the Camp before Boon, giving an account of the siege.

A letter dated 7th Sept. 1736. A postscript to this was written while the mob were up and dragging Porteus to the Grass Market. (This letter is much damaged, but from the indorsement appears to be written by . . . Vaughan.) A fifth bundle contains copy of Proclamation by Charles Prince of Wales, dated Holyrood House, 10th Oct. 1745. Copy of James 3rd's Declaration, dated 23rd Dec. 1743 (four folios).

A letter, dated Chelsea, 2nd April 1720, from Thomas Newey to Harry Trelawny, Esq., says that the Bishop of Rochester (Atterbury) put some papers into Fiddes's hands for his life of Wolsey. (Fiddes in his preface acknowledges his obligations to Atterbury.)

A small quarto volume, the Tragedy of Galba; ends, act 5, scene 7, атελ.

13th Feb. 1667. At a committee appointed to inquire into the miscarriages of the late war, Ordered, &c. (3 pages).

23rd April 1668. Exceptions taken at present by the Commissioners for taking the public accounts to the accounts of Sir G. Carteret, late Treasurer of Her Majesty's Navy (1 pages); and the answer of Sir Geo. Carteret (2 pages).

Many Council Orders, temp. Car. 2, directed to the Commissioners at Plymouth.

Papers and accounts relating to Sir Jonathan Trelawny as Comptroller of H.R.H. while Duke of York.

Copy Journal of the House of Lords, January to April 1677-78.

Papers relating to the Stannary Court (Sir Jonathan Trelawny was Vice-Warden).

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Letter, dated London, 16th Sept. (no year), from the Earl of Peterborough to Sir Jonathan Trelawny; congratulates him on success of the elections. "The King and the Duke "will have occasion for thayr freends in Parliament; I wish they may not neede them out of it as well. I heere the "Duke's stay will not be long; we are told the Duke of "Monmouth is to travaile too. The King comes to town to morrow, and afore he goes to Newmarkett wee shall see whow thinges will end."

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Letter dated 29th July 1661, Plymouth: My lord commanded me to send you the inclosed order, and to let you know that the enemies fleet is now in view and come unto the Sound of Plymouth, believing that they are ready to come to an anchor, consisting of 70 sayle already discovered, and reputed to be more behind.

Letter, dated 30th March 1668, from John Ashburnham to Sir Jonathan Trelawny; says that Mr. Samuel Sands had publicly affirmed "that I had sold the late King and my country;" and asking Sir Jonathan to find him, and say that he (J. A.) desired to see him with his sword in hand, &c., &c.

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Letter from John Digby to Capt. Jon". Trelawny, dated 1st March 1642, to raise a troop of horse.

Letter, dated Plymouth, 19th Aug. 1667, signed "Bathe,” to Sir J. Trelawny and the other Deputy Lieutenants;-with Sir T. Allen's consent has sent Captn. Jonson with his fire ship to be at Foy (Fowy) to-morrow morning. God willing, he will be there too. Frigates ordered to cruise up and down. Hears that De Ruiter intends to make another attempt.-And several other letters by the same to the

same, and several and 70.

Sir J. Trelawny, private, 1667, 68, A letter, dated London, 9th Oct. 1675, from Sir J. Trelawny to his son, gives an account of the attack by M. St. German, the Duchess of York's confessor, on the Sorbonne Doctor.

A large box is full of letters to and by Bishop Trelawny (one of the seven imprisoned bishops), bishop successively of Bristol, Exeter, and Winchester. There are several hundreds.

One parcel is of letters from Francis Cooke and Mr. Sanders.

Two parcels are of letters from the Bishop's steward; one parcel of letters from various members of his family.

One parcel of letters to him from various Archbishops, Bishops, and other Church dignitaries, including Atterbury and Dean Blackburn. (There are nine letters from Atterbury, viz., six in 1703, two in 1705, and one in 1714; and I think that there are two or three others in the collection.)

One parcel of letters and papers of Edwd. Trelawny's, Commissioner of Customs, and M.P. for West Looe, and Governor of Jamaica.

A parcel of sermons by the Bishop.

One parcel of letters to the Bishop while in the See of Bristol, 1685–89.

One parcel of letters before he obtained that See.

Four parcels of letters while he was Bishop of Exeter, 1689-1707.

Two parcels of letters to him while Bishop of Winchester and to his death, 1707-1721.

These letters are of a miscellaneous nature; the majority in the parcels which I turned over related, as may be supposed, to the Church matters of his Sees, but many are very interesting from their relation to the important period through which the Bishop held office.

There is a short letter of six lines from Archbishop Sancroft, dated 12th May 1688, telling the Bishop to come to Lambeth at once privately.

A letter from Francis [Turner], Bishop of Ely, to the Bishop announcing that the King (James 2nd) had that morning made the Bishop of Exeter Archbishop of York, and declared him (Trelawny) his successor at Exeter. He says that the King was to march on Monday, but hears it is putt off sine die upon the surprising news of the three regiments gone over to the Prince.

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Another letter from the Bishop of Ely, dated 11th Dec. 1688 (much damaged). "Your lordship has heard by . "Sunday night the Queen and Prince of Wales. . "2 in the morning. They went . . . oares to Lambeth " and so without guards in . towards Gravesend, where a yacht lay for [them]. Many of quality slink away daily. Tis believed [the Ki]ng will follow very suddenly. How are the mighty fallen. [My] Lord these are sad & strnage revolutions for our general [and grievous national sins, which God Almighty forgive & relieve us. This minute I receive an advice from the Earl of "Rochester that the King is secretly withdrawn this "morning. God preserve him and direct us."

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the Bishop of Worcester to draw up a paper showing that the Bishops did not invite, &c., &c., tho' we though "ourselves obliged to accept of the deliverance."

Copy of the Warrant for the Bishops imprisonment, in Bishop Trelawny's handwriting.

Letter from Jno. Fielding, the Bishop's Archdeacon (1687), declining to summon the clergy (to sign addresses to the King). Draft of the Bishop's letter ordering him to obey. The Bishop adds, "But two, God be thanked, 'signed it." The address with the two signatures is there. Draft of letter to the Earl of Sunderland (Lord President), explaining why he and his clergy would not sign the address.

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Draft of letter to the Bishop of Rochester, asking his influence to protect Atterbury, à propos of intended prosecution by reason of his book, "The Rights of Convocation," in answer to Wake.

Copies by the Earl of Bath (1690) of Council letters about tumults of miners, and defence of the county against domestic and foreign enemies.

There are two letters of Saml. Pepys, dated Admiralty, 1685 and 1687. The first about amending the common law in respect of the cruel treatment of shipwrecked persons: a proclamation on the subject being expected.

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In the packet numbered 4 of the Bishop's papers are, "The names of Papists and reputed Papists in the Co. of Devon, 1707," returned to the Bishop by the ministers of the county, pursuant to an Order of the Council Chamber at Kensington, 4th April 1707. (Six sheets of brief paper.) A letter from Thomas Newey, dated Exeter, 9th March 1704, saying, "Dr. Atterbury tells me six sheets of the "first paper against Burnett's Articles are already printed, "and the rest will be furnished in about a fortnight."

A letter from Henry Greenhill, dated Plymouth, 5th Sept. 1691, announcing a misfortune to the fleet.

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A letter from Dean Blackburn, dated 16th Nov. 1700. I had a letter from Atterbury last post. He is a little "concerned that he has nobody to advise or assist him, "but seems resolved on the sturdy part, and to go on, "vim vi pellere, to reprint and set his name to it. He "wishes he could have a closer way of conveyance both to your Lordship and me. I think enclosing to Quath "in a hand not his own every way secure, or else if your Lordship would direct to John Stucly."

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An advertisement of a new organ, by Justinian Morse, of Chipping Barnet, Herts. Any person in one hour, though ignorant of musick, can play all psalm tunes, voluntarys, &c.

Letters from J. Gilbert, Jonathan Prideaux, and Wm. Baber (of Lincoln's Inn).

One from J. Gilbert, dated 12th April 1703, gives an account of a disturbance about his new residence in the Close, and refers the Bishop to Atterbury for further

accounts.

Letter from the Earl of Bath, in 1689, to the DeputyLieutenants, about seamen, watermen, and others having left their usual habitations and gone inland.

Letter from John Edisbury to the Bishop, dated 14th March 1703. "I was yesterday in the House, but not "3 days before; there I saw all the Bishops vote, together "fourteen, but Duresme sate upon the Lords' Bench, "Sarum in the chair: they quarrelled with the last clause "about Mortmain, and maintained a sad battle for two "hours, and sad it was with a God witness, for not one lay lord spoke heartily for us. The Archbishop of York was the only lord that spake honestly. Somers voted against, but said nothing. . The question put,

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A certificate, dated 1684, by Anthony, Bishop of Norwich, about the Mayor and Aldermen going into the Quire of the Cathedral after service.

17th Dec. 1703. Account of proceedings in the House of Lords on the Occasional Conformity Bill. (By an indorsement supposed to be by Atterbury.)

Copy of retractation by Atterbury of a passage in his book impeaching the royal supremacy.

In a drawer are some papers relating to Edward Courtenay, Earl of Devon. They are,

A receipt under seal from Edward Courteney, Earl of Devon, for 9581. 17s. 944d., to John Haydon, gentn., his receiver (signed E. Devon), 16th Dec., 1 Mary.

A receipt, dated 23rd Feb., 1 & 2 P. & M., under the hand and seal of the Earl, acknowledging payment by John Martyn, gent., of 1521. 3s. 4d. for a quarter's rent.

Five orders, by virtue of a Commission from the Earl of Devon, for payment of moneys to divers persons. Four of these have the receipts annexed.

Receipt of John Hayden, gent., by appointment of the administrators of the goods and chattels of the Earl, for the several parcels of goods, &c. (52 items of dress, &c. enumerated).

An inventory made by John Hayden of all my Lord of Devon's stuff being and remaining at Kewe, 6th Aug., 4 P. & M. (Nine pages. A great number of the things are stated to have been given by the Queen to the Earl.)

There is (among the old deeds) the original deed of grant by Hugh de Courtenay to William de Pynne, Chaplain of the Chapel of St. Luke the Evangelist, of Newton Poppleforde, in frank almoign of a messuage and land in that place, dated 5 Edw. 3.

An original grant by Wartiana, daughter of Hugh de Alneto, to Odo de Tregrella, of an acre of land in St. John's. Circa 1250.

Two leaves of a MS. Year Book, Easter Term, 2 Edw. 2. In this Collection there are a great number of official papers and letters relating to the office of Vice-Admiral, the Stannary Courts, and the Lord Lieutenancy.

In rapidly glancing over this very large Collection, I noted what seemed to me the most interesting papers and passages, and have embodied them in this Report. It is a Collection which contains much of interest, especially for the latter half of the 17th century and the first part of the 18th century. Copies of a few are printed in the second volume of the Camden Miscellany.

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In the library is a large 8vo, parchment, of the latter half of 13th century, containing a general history (in old French) from Adam, and dealing with Sacred History, Popes, Emperors, &c. Many chapters are specially devoted to English history, particularly the kingdom of Northumbria. Begins, "Je que esgardai la grandeur de la divin hystoire.' Ends (fo. 118 b.) with an account of Hugh Bishop of Lincoln. Miracles were afterwards wrought at his tomb in the times of King John, and Henry, the son of King John. The last sentence is, "Efu canounies don tierc "honoure Pape de Romme. En lan de grace 1120." Each page has an exquisite illumination in gold and colours. The drawing and expression of the figures are very good.

Sir John Trelawny left not undone anything that could conduce to my comfort and convenience, and his welcome on my arrival was as warm as was my regret on leaving his hospitable mansion.

ALFRED J. HORWOOD.

STANFORD COURT, WORCESTERSHIRE.

At this house are many manuscripts, and, by the liberality of Sir Thomas Winnington, Bart., several have been printed.

A 14th century copy of Bracton in 4to., in good condition. "Liber Will'mi Burton Lindliaci Leicestrensis "ex dono Tho. Disney de Wiken. com. Leic., 21 Jan. "1633."

Modus tenendi parliamentum; folio, parchment, 15th century. 10 pages. The last section here is "de gradibus parium," ending with the words esse "plenum."

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Nova Statuta, in French; fol., parchment, 15th century, with illuminated letters. The statutes are from 1 Edward 3 to 1 Edward 4.

Accounts relating to Mary Queen of Scots while prisoner in England (printed by the Camden Society, 1867).

Herd's "Historia quatuor Regum Angliæ" (printed by the Roxburghe Club).

Sir Antony Weldon's Court and Character of King James 1. It contains ten pages more than the print of 1651; followed by

Observations upon the King from his childhood instead of a character (4 pp.); followed by

Certain observations before Queen Elizabeth's death. 1 page and a 4.

A Device of the Jesuits intercepted,* 1600 (4to., paper, 17th century). Discourse of the providence necessary to be had for the setting up the Catholick ffayth when God shall call the Queen out of this life.

Do., folio, paper, 17th century. Begins, Considering that sundrie rumours have come within this year's space of the Queen's sicknes; ends, whose daies God prolong in health and felicitie. (13 folios.)

The sodaine and well digested opinion of some who are committed to the censure of farre more worthie spiritts, touching the peace or rather agreement supposed to have been offered unto Her Majestie by the King of Spaine. Begins, Forasmuch as the meanest subject; ends, and beseech God to bless and preserve for ever. Folio, paper, 17th century. About 30 leaves.

* These words are in the margin.

A vol. in paper, 17th century, containing-(1.) To the right honourable the lordes of his Majestie's most honourable Privy Council. A true and briefe r. tion of Sir Walter Raleigh his late voyage to Guiana by Samuel Jones, Preacher in one of his shippes called the Flyinge Chudleigh. (5 leaves. Printed in Notes and Queries, January, 1861.) (2.) Royallists undone, or Rebellion rewarded, being an account of the affaires in Ireland after the Restoration of King Charles the 2nd in 1660. Begins, My lordes, I have, in obedience to your lordship's commands, set down a brief tho' sad and deplorable state of the Irish nation; ends (on the 31st page), and will evidence the truth or nullitie of what hath been here offered to your lordship. My lord, your lordship's most faithful and most humble servant, F. N.

(3.) The dialogue of Ochinus touching Polygamy. Ochinus. Begins, I crave not to crave advise from you; ends, praise and glory through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen. 48 pp.

A paper vol., 17th century, containing

(1.) A dialogue between a Councillor of State and a Justice of the Peace; the one dissuading, the other persuading, the calling of a Parliament. By Sir Walter Raleigh.

Address to the King. Most gracious Sovereign, those that are opprest and helpless are commonly silent. 4 pp. and 4 leaves. Signed, W. Raleigh. (Copy.)

(The tract, but not the address, is printed in Harleian Miscell., 5, 194, and also 46, 1628.)

(2.) Of the Antiquitie of Parliament.

Heraldic manuscript; folio, paper, 17th century. The Antiquitie of Gentry, Nobleness and Coat Armour bearinge, demonstrating that there has been disquisitions, degrees, and qualities of men from the beginninge of the world. 1676. (From 197 to 235 printed in Notes and Queries.)

A paper volume in 4to., end of 17th century, contains:

(1.) Mr. Tomkins's Observations of Worcestershire. (2.) Dr. Hopkins's Observations on Mr. Tomkin's Observations of Mr. Abington's Antiquities of Worcestershire.

(3.) Copy of Warrant from the Lords of the Privy Council for the execution of Humphrey Littleton. 5th April 1606.

(4.) An Account which Mr. Thomas Abington gave of the Powder Plott, he being concerned in it, whiche he writt of the Antiquities and History of Worcestershire. 3 Jacobi. (4 leaves).

(5.) Mr. Abington's letter to Dr. Reynolds, 17th Feb. 1679.

(6.) Mr. Abington's letter to Sir Thomas Street at Cotheridge, 19th March 1691.

Fee Book of Sir Francis Winnington, temp. Car. 2; 4to., paper.

MS. History of Clifton or Team by Henry Jefferys, of Ham (or Holme) Castle (born 1636; died 1709). Fol., paper, 17th century.

A new Book of Receipts of Rents, Anueties, and other moneys, beginning at St. Mary Day 1638, written at Heryford at John Fletcher's house. (A tall narrow folio, paper, 17th century. Described in Archæologia for 1857 in a paper by the Rev. John Webb.)

A Relation of the Estate of France, together with the negotiation, written by Sir George Cary, Knt., Ambassador for his Majestie, 1610. (Printed by Dr. Birch in "Historical View of the Negotiations between the "Courts of England, France, and Brussels.") Folio, paper, 17th century.

An Answer made by command of Prince Henry to certain proposicions of warr and peace delivered to his highness by some of his military servants. (About 60 or 70 folios.) Folio, paper, 17th century.

Survey of the Parsonages and other Church livings in Doddingtone Hundred, Worcestershire, 1655, made to a Visitation by order of the Lord Protector Cromwell (33 items). Sworn Presentations and Certificates signed by Churchwardens and others. They are returns to a Warrant for the Commissioners to require four or six to inquire and return the value, &c. Folio, paper, 17th century. (See Notes and Queries for Worcestershire. Lond. 1856.)

Observations in a voyage in the Kingdom of France, being a collection of several monuments, inscriptions, draughts of Towns and Castles, &c. (Begins in 1675.)

His collections for Worcestershire were much used by Nash in bis History of Worcestershire.

Observations in a voyage through Ireland, being a collection of several monuments, inscriptions, draughts of Towns, Castles, &c.

(These are bound together, forming a thick 4to. vol. Part of the latter has been printed by the Kilkenny Archæological Association, under the care of Mr. Shirley. Both are by Thomas Dineley.)

History from Marble, &c., by Thomas Dineley. (This has been printed in facsimile by the Camden Soeiety, in two 4to. volumes.)

The Journal of my travels through the Low Countreys, Anno Domini 1674, by Thomas Dineley. (This MS. is described at p. 38 of the preface to the first volume of the "History from Marble," printed by the Camden Society.)

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Sir Thomas Winnington informed me that the Duke of Beaufort has Dineley's Notitia Cambro-Britannica." Mr Charles Baker, the Duke's steward, in 1864, edited a portion of it, viz., An Account of the progress of his "Grace Henry, the 1st Duke of Beaufort, through Wales " in 1604."

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The MSS. above noticed are in a Library on the ground floor of the house.

The Old Library

Is at the top of the house under the roof; a large and wonderful chamber, pannelled throughout with dark oak, on which, under semicircular headings, are many three-quarter portraits, life size, of various members of the family in the time of Elizabeth. These paintings are in very good preservation, and are most interesting.

The MSS. in this room have not yet been arranged; they are many and very miscellaneous, and some of interest may yet remain to be discovered.

Folio, paper, 18th century:

(1.) Order for putting Six Marine Regiments under Prince George of Denmark, 2ord March 1703.

(2.) Account of charges of purchasing forage to Dragoon horses in Scotland, according to Sir R. W.'s contract, 1709.

(3.) Army Accounts, 1706-10.

(4.) Information relating to Chelsea Hospital taken from the Minutes; and the Report of the Comptroller about the Hospital.

(5.) Accounts of unappropriated money paid into the Exchequer in each year since His Majesty's accession, and to what uses the same has been issued; presented to the Commissioners appointed to examine the Debts, Feb. 3, 1710; by Mr. Tilsone.

(6.) The Account of Sir John Humble, Bart., Paymaster of the Lottery, 1710-13.

Salwey Winnington was one of the Commissioners for Public Accounts at the beginning of the 18th century. The Commissioners sat at Little Essex House, Essex Street, in the Strand. There are a good many volumes relating to this matter, and to Army Accounts and Navy Accounts about the same time.

Folio, paper, 17th century. Diurnall occurrences, or the heads of proceedings of both houses of Parliament from the 3rd of Nov. 1640, till the adjournment, 9th Sept. 1641.

Folio, paper, 17th century. Copy of long letter (5 leaves) to Queen Elizabeth on Low Country Affairs. Begins, Most Sacred Queen, Although it may seem an over-bold part in a subject Ends, to whom I know they are yet entirely devoted, and whom God long preserve. Amen.

The

Copy of long letter dated 29th Sept. 1675 (4 leaves). Begins, Since father St. German has been so kind to me as to recommend me to your Reverence writer goes on to tell what passed between your "reverend predecessor, father Ferrer, and myselfe.' On English State Affairs and the Match of Mary with the Prince of Orange.

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Another letter by the same writer, "I sent your reverence a tedious long letter on the 29th of Sep"tember to inform you of the progress of our affairs "for these two or three yeares last past." Has a sure hand to convey them by. Sends a cypher. 2 pages.* Letter from Paris, 13th Oct. 1675, acknowledging the receipt of the above. Signed, D. L. C.†

A coppy of his Royal Highness his letter to La Chaise about the time Mr. Coleman wrote his long letter, 1675. (These are about intrigues with France.)

Propositions for the benefit of the Commonwealth. (7 leaves).

This and the preceding are by Coleman, Secretary to the Duchess of York.

This is by La Chaise, Confessor to the King of France.

A short view of the Reigne of King Henry 3rd. Copy of letter to the Lord Marquesse of Buckingham against the marriage with Spaine. Begins, Though to advise may seem presumptuous. Signed, Thomas Alured. (6 leaves.)

Folio, paper, 17th century. Copies of Depositions of Titus Oates before Sir Edmundbury Godfrey.

Assessments for 1651 and 1653, for Doddenham Hundred and other places, for the Militia and Army. Folio. The Debates of the Lords and Commons in the Conference in 1688.

Folio. Duplicates of Privy Seal Docquets, 1688

1703.

Duplicates of Privy Seal Docquets, March 1704

1712.

Duplicates of ditto, 1693-1712.

Observations on the Journals of the House of Commons (beginning of the 18th century).

Folio. Instructions for Lord Bellasyse, Captain General and Commissioner in Chief of our forces in Affrica and Governor of Tangier (25th Feb., 17 Car. 2). Gayland's letter to Lord Bellasyse, dated at Argilla. Lord Arlington's letter from Salisbury, Sept. 10, 1665.

Sir Richard Fanshawe's (the Ambassador) letter from Madrid, 1 Aug. 1665.

Letters from other persons to Lord Bellasyse, and his letters to the King and others.

Articles of Peace between the Earl of Teviott and Guylau.

Copy of King James 1's Patent for Virginia, 1609. Quarto, paper, 18th century. A Treatise on Pardons. Begins, The King is the fountain of Mercy as well as of Justice.

Folio, paper, 17th century. A brief narrative of the discoverie of the Northern Seas, and the Coasts and Countries of those parts, as it was first begun and continued by the singular industrie and charge of the Company of Muscovie Merchants of London. (4 pp.) Papers on the South Sea Bubble.

Large folio. Abstract of H.M. Revenues from all sources, 1702-9.

Folio, paper, 17th century :

:

(1.) The Earl of Salisbury's Speech to Queen Elizabeth concerning Jesuits' Schools, Hostages, and Truce with Spain, p. 1.

(2.) A Dialogue between a melancholly dreaming Hermit, a mutinous braine-sicke Soldier, and a busie tedious Secretarie; delivered in a speech before Queen Elizabeth (by the Earl of Essex, 7th Nov. 1595), p. 11. (3.) The State of a Secretarie's Place, and the Perill; written by the Earl of Salisburie, p. 23.

(4.) Queen Ann Bullen's letter to King Henry 8,

p. 25.

(5.) A letter to the Lord Cooke.

(6.) Letter of Francis Phelipps to King James,

p. 35. (7.) Letter by Pope Gregorie the 15th, and the Bishop of Conche, Inquisitor-General, to the King of Spaine, pp. 39, 40, and 42.

(8.) The Pope's letter to Prince Charles, and his answer to the same, p. 42.

(9.) The Character of a King. Begins, The King is a mortal god, p. 45.

(10.) A short view of the 20th of July concerning the Spanish Match. Headed, Speeches, Relations, and Occurrences concerning the Spanish Match, anno Domini 1623, Jacobi, 21, p. 49.

(11.) Mr. Martin, Recorder of London, his speech to King James at his first coming to the Crown, p. 57. (12.) The surnames, titles, tymes, and creations of the nobilitie of England, p. 63.

(13.) An advertisement to King James before his

progress into Scotland. Begins, A certain person,

mighty Sir, p. 67.

(14.) Certain passages of the Parliament at Oxford,

p. 99.

(15.) Sir Robert Collier's opinion delivered touching the alteration of Wyne, 2nd Sept. 1626, p. 115.

(16.) Speech of King Charles 1 to the Parliament touching war, in defense of our Uncle the King of Denmark.

Folio, paper, 18th century. Papers relating to the Navy; end of 17th century.

Account of all grants in His Majesty's Duchy of Lancaster since 6th of March last. Dated 27th Jan. 170. Translation of Treaty between the King and the King of Denmark and the States General, June 15, 1701.

Translation of Treaty between the Emperor and the States General, Sept. 7, 1701.

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