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Ruperta to her great grandson Sir George Bromley of East Stoke (Notts.). On the fly-leaf of the volume "Cha. Aug. Tulk, 1808." It was probably The purchased by the Duke of Northumberland. letters are not fully calendared, but a few extracts have been made to show the nature of the collection.

1. 10th June 1611.-Francisco d'Este to the Duke de Baviera. (Italian)

2. D'Amberg, 8th Nev. 1619. — Frederic, Elector Palatine, to the Queen of Bohemia, desiring her to send him the bond which the Estates have given him for the money he has lent them; he will write from Nuremberg, which he expects to reach the next day.

3. D'Amberg, 13th Aug. 1619.-The same to the Electrice Palatine. "Il y a apparence que Ferdinandt acquerra une courronne a Franckfurt il en pourroit C'est "bien perdre deux, Dieu luy en face la grace.

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4. De Polnace, 1st Feb. 1620.-The same to the Queen of Bohemia.-" Vilebon est fort grandt papiste "Bethlehem Gabor et plus courtisan que soldat." n'est encore eleu ny corone, il est party de Presburg a cause de la peste.'

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5. De Rockesan, Oct. 1620.-The same to the Last night we tried with our cavalry to surprise the Duke de Bavieres, but unsuccessfully, on account of the darkness; to-day the enemy has retired. The Hungarians took 60 knights and some provisions. "Je suis bien ayse que les ambassateurs nont point de "couseille de se battre avec Spinola.'

6. De Rackovitz, 1st Nov. 1620.-The same to the same. We are preparing to retire from Prague. The enemy fired much upon us yesterday with his cannon. Has intercepted a letter of the Duke de Bavieres to his wife.

7. De Bresla, Dec. 1620.-The same to the same. Has received her letter from Frankfort; wants to hear the resolutions of the "Conseilleurs de Berlin."

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9. De Sedan. 38 Aug. 1622.-The same to the same. Has sent her divers letters, and one by the messenger, who took back the daughter of Colonel Henderson. Has received the 3,000 florins. Is greatly troubled by applications for money. "Pleust a Dieu qu'eussions un petit coin au monde pour y vivre content ensemble "c'est tout le bonheur que je me soubhaitte." "traitte de Brusselle à le mesme effet que ce de M2. Digby a Vienne; l'un nous a fait perdre le haut et l'autre le bas Palatinat."

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11. La Haye, 38 Sept. 1622.-The same to the Queen of Bohemia. "Ils sont si effronté de proposer a Brusselles la demolition de Manheim et de nous donner "que les baillages de Heidelberg, Germersum, Neustat. "Dieu sait ce que le Roy en dira. On continue encores en Angleterre a faire distinction entre l'Empereur "et le Roy d'Espaigne et sependant l'une et l'autre mesprennent tout et semble qu'ils ayent partage le "Palatinat. Voila mon pauvre Heidelberg pris; on y "a exerce touttes sortes de cruautes pille toutte la "ville allume tout le faubourg qui estoit le plus beau du dit lieu. Pauvre M. Herbert y a este tue; pleust a Dieu que tous ceux qui y sont estes me fussent "estes si fideles que luy ce malheur ne fust arrive." "On dit que Manheim est assiegé je crains qu'on "traittera si longtemps en Angleterre jusques a co qu'il soit aussi perdu." "Si je suivrais mon humeur je me retirerais de tout et laisserois faire le Roy d'Angleterre pour le bien de ses enfans ce qu'il leur "croirait utile."

the Queen of Bohemia. "My brother Rupert needs one to looke to his businesse," he is ill. (English.) 14. Wesell, Aug. 1638.-The same to the same (in English). Relating the proceeding of the army towards the Rhine.

15. Du Campe, July 1629.-Frederic, Elector Palatine, to the Queen of Bohemia. The Count de Berg has returned with all his army to attack us. 16. D'Alsece, 10 Oct. 30 Sept. 1631.-The same to the same. Describing the state of the town of Oppenheim, and the movement of the armies. (French.)

17. De Lorce, March 1632.-The same to the same. Partly in cypher describing his movements. The King of Sweden continues to treat him well. (French.)

18. De Mancheuce, May 1632.-The same to the same. A long letter of news, concerning the progress of the war. (French.)

19. Nurenberg, June 1632.-The same to the same. A similar letter. (French.)

25. Frankfurt, 1632.-Frederic, Elector Palatine, to the Queen of Bohemia. General letter of news as to his proceedings. (French.)

26. Frankfurt, Oct. 1632.-The same to the same. Similar letter. (French.)

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27. Mayence, 38 Oct. 1632.-The same to the same. Similar letter. (French.)

28. Mayence, Nov. 1632.-The same to the same. Similar letter. (French.) He died 29th Nov. 1632. 29. London, 31st Jan. 1634.-King Charles I. of England to the Queen of Bohemia. My onlie deare Sister." A short complimentary letter, sent by her servant, who was returning to her.

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30. Hampton Court, 16th May 1636.-Charles, Count Palatine, to the Queen of Bohemia. A short note of recommendation to one of his servants going to Hol

35. Lindust, 8th Sept. 1636.-The same to the same. Similar letter. The King ends his progress at Oatlands on Saturday.

36. Otlands, Sept. 1636.-The same to the same. Speaks of the great entertainment my Lord Archbishop gave the King and Queen at Oxford.

37. Whitehall, 24th May 1637.-The same to the same. Fears his brother Rupert's associations with Papists.

38. Whitehall, June 1637.-The same to the same. Similar letter. Speaks at length of scandal reported by one Mr. Crofts to Lady Carlisle and others about the people at the Hague.

39. Greenwich, 12 June 1637.—The same to the same. Similar letter.

40. Arny, 17 Aug. 1637. The same to the same. Similar letter.

41. Arnheim, 2nd Aug. 1638.--The same to the same. Similar letter.

42 and 43. Hamburg, Dec. 1638.--The same to the same. Similar letter. Describes his journey to Gluckstadt, and reception by the King of Denmark there. (The pages have been misplaced by the binder.)

44. Beside Vincennes, 19th Feb. New Style, 1639.-The same to the same. Similar letter; during his imprisonment.

45. Paris, 23rd March 1640.-The same to the same. Similar letter. He was brought from the Bois de Vincennes to Paris, on Wednesday 21st March, and set at liberty.

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46. Paris, 7th April 1640.-The same to the same. Similar letter. Describes the ceremony of washing the feet of the poor by the King and Mademoiselle, who "did it very prettily, but not without the disaster of "letting two dishes of pease falle upon her gowne." 47. Paris, 16th April 1640.-The same to the same. Similar letter.

48. 27th April 1640.-The same to the same. Similar letter.

49. Tybols, 20th Jan. 1637.-The same to the same. Similar letter. The King is willing he should seek his fortune at sea; hopes the States, the Prince of Orange, and the King of France will aid him. Lord Craven promises him 10,000l. for his share, and hopes others will do the same, &c.

50. Paris, 12th May 1640.-The same to the same. Similar letter. Has been with the King and the Cardinal, who are full of professions of assistance to him, "but still the burden of their song was, pourveu que "l'Angleterre fasse quelque chose pour vous.”

51. Paris, 4th Aug. 1640.-The same to the same. Has a letter from Sir H. Vane of the 10th Aug. on behalf of the King, that he cannot send Custins or any other to the Imperial Diet, unless he be instructed to give the King of Hungary the title of Emperor. 52. Whitehall, 30th May 1641. The same to the Similar letter. I feare this violence of the House of Commons for the extirpation of the Bishops "roote and branche, will bring some troubles, and by consequence will keepe back my businesso."

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60. 8th May 1646.-The same to the same. I hope "afore my brother Philip parts that y' Mats will with y' blessings lay y' curse upon him if he change the religion he hath been bred in." "I doubt not but Maty knoweth afore this of the King's arrival wth "the Scottish army afore Newarke, havinge beene some dayes privat in the French resident's Montreuil "his howse neare it; it was ten days afore they knewe "heere what was become of his Mat. I pray God that "this way he hath taken may produce his and his kingdomes welfare and security."

"Parlament were agreed, I beying wth the Parlament, “it was not fitt nor safe I shoulde keep correspondence "with her," &c.

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68. Heidelberg, 14 Sept. 1650.-The same to the me. "I doe not wonder att the King's complying wh the Scotch, or Argyl's partye, in all things, since once he trusted himselfe into their hands, &c.; they "write from London that he hath done publike kirke pennance; the truth whereof, if it be measured according to the strictness of their discipline, may "well not be doubted of; else I shall not give credit unto it until I heare it from y' Mat"."

70. Anonymous letter, without date or address. (French.)

71. Heidelberg, 26th Nov. 1653.-Charles, Prince Palatine, to the Queen of Bohemia.

72 and 73. Dec. 1653.-Three anonymous letters, in the same hand as No. 70, without address. (French.)

74. Heidelberg, 3rd Feb. 1654.-Charles, Prince Palatine, to the Queen of Bohemia. Is making preparation to receive her at Heidelberg.

75. Heidelberg, 27 June 1654.-The same to the same. Concerning his brother Maurice's release from captivity; his brother Rupert is with him.

76. Heidelberg, 25th Aug. 1654.-Charles, Prince Palatine, to his brother Rupert (?). (French.) Sends him a decoration of St. George, which the goldsmith has made but roughly.

77. Heidelberg, 25th Sept. 1654.-The same to the same, at Vienna. Letter of political news. (French.) 78. Heidelberg, 28 Oct. 1654.-The same to the same. Similar letter. (French.)

79. Paris, 23rd April 1655.-Bl. Choqueux to the Prince Palatine (?). Letter of political and court news. 80. Paris, 30th April 1655.—The same to the same. Similar letter.

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81. Frankfort, May 1655.-A letter, in German, to the Colonel Commandant at Heidelberg.

82. No date.-The Queen of Bohemia to Prince Rupert. Respecting a letter relating to the Queen of England (?).

83. Heidelberg, 15th May 1655.—B" Pard. to Prince Rupert. (Italian.)

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1655.-Abraham Seldelbin to Prince Rupert. Concerning money matters.

85. Paris, 18th June 1658.-Bl. Choqueux to the Prince Palatine (?). Letters of political and court news. See also part of a letter, No. 147.

86. Paris, 7th Aug. 1655.-M. Chalendade (?) to (French.)

87. Frankendal, 31st Dec. 1657.-The Prince Palatine to Prince Rupert, at Mayence.

88. Heidelberg, 21st July 1660.-The Prince Palatine to the Queen of Bohemia. Respecting the complaints of Mr. Henry Killigrew, who appears to have fought a duel at Heidelberg, of whom he says, "He will never "leave his lying as long as his tongue can wagg."

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91. Heidelberg, 10th Nov. 1660.-The same to the same. Has written to congratulate the Queen on her arrival in England. "I doe not know whether the King y' nevew will invite his forraigne kindred to the late King's buriall, wch I heare is to be afore the coronation, and whether I shall expect it. The mischeife " is I cannot finde any of quality fitt to send, most of our noblemen (counts) hereabouts are either stupid or fooles, and of noe breeding, and care for nothing "but good drincke."

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92. Heidelberg, 29th Dec. 1660.-The same to the same.-Respecting the surrender of Braunsberg.

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93. Heidelberg, 12 Jan. 1661.-The same to the same. Pressing her to come and live at Heidelberg.

94. The Hague, 14, 1661. The Queen of Bohemia to the Prince Palatine (?). Letter of news.

95. Heidelberg, 26th Jan. 1661.-The Prince Palatine to the Queen of Bohemia. Concerning money matters. 96. Heidelberg, 2nd Feb. 1661.-The same to the

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97. Heidelberg, 4th May 1661.-The same to he same. Sending his daughter to the Queen.

98. Altley, 3rd Aug. 1661.-The same to the same, Vindicating himself concerning the sending of some "stuffe" which had belonged to his father.

103. Paris, 6th Nov. 1662.-Anonymous to the Queen of Bohemia (?). Letter of court news.

104. Nantes, 4th Feb. 1664.-Two fragments of a letter. (French.)

105. 12th March 1664.-Anonymous to Prince Rupert. (French.)

106. St. James', 8th Oct. 1664.-James, Duke of York, to Prince Rupert. Order to sail with his fleet to the Downs, and thence to Spithead, there to await orders.

107. St. James', 11th Oct. 1664.-The same to the same. The seamen who had been on short allowance shall be paid for the time they were so, as has been accustomed.

108. St. James', 12th Oct. 1664.-The same to the same. News having arrived that De Ruyter had victualled his ships at Cadiz, the King thinks he has gone to Guinny. The Prince is ordered to sail to Spithead, and to await orders.

109. St. James', 12th Oct. 1664.-The same to the same. A copy of the same letter.

110. St. James', 2nd Nov. 1664.-The same to the same. Order to turn over the men out of the company's ships into the King's ships.

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111. Berlin, 28 May 1665.-The Prince Palatine (?) to Prince Rupert. Money matters.

112. Hampton Court, 18th July 1665.-James, Duke of York, to the Principal Officers and Com's of H. M. Navy. Order to make out bills for 2,000l. as a gift to Prince Rupert from the King.

113. Sir F. Richoust to Prince Rupert. Complimentary letter.

114. No date.-King Charles I. to Prince Rupert. He shall have no present occasion for his forces, therefore he may proceed in his designe.

115. Oxford, Wed., 3 o'clock.-The same to the same. Encouraging some design of the Prince's.

116. The same to the same. Ordering him to come to-morrow, and that horse and foot shall not so soon be sent to winter quarters, for it is certaine that the rebelles advance."

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117. Bristol, 4th May.-Prince Charles of England to Prince Rupert. Approves the disposal of the fort, and agrees with him in his good opinion of Somerset Fox.

118. Whitehall, 27th June.-King Charles II. to Prince Rupert. Has seen his letter to Lord Arlington. Men are difficult to be had for the ships. Desires him to leave the fourth rate ships in the Swale, and man the other ships with their crews.

119. Whitehall, 22nd July.-Charles II. to Prince Rupert. Supposes he cannot be ignorant of the counterscuffel between my Lord of Buckingham and H. Killigrew. Sixty sail of ships were seen at anchor to the westward of Portland, which he believes to be De Ruyter's squadron.

120 (a). Whitehall, 27th Oct.-The same to the same. As soon as he heard of the accident to his (Rupert's) hand, he at once sent Choqueu to him. "Have a

care for y self and yr health, for which I am so much concerned." Has been to Woolwich to see the

new ship launched. "I write to you without ceremonye, and pray you to do the like to me, for we are too good friends to use any."

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120 (b). No date.-Charles, Prince Palatine, to the Queen of Bohemia. Recommending one Altoff for a place in the school of Sutton's Hospital (Charterhouse). 121. 25th April.-The same to the same. Long letter of news.

122. The Hague, 29th April.-The Queen of Bohemia to Prince Rupert.

123. The Hague, May.-The same to the same. Has had a visit of two days' duration from her nephews York and Gloucester. Cromwell's agent has been sent to the States to desire them to send them away, but the States give no answer.

124. The Hague, 12th March.-The same to the same. A long letter of news.

125. The Hague, 4th March.-The same to the same. A similar letter.

127. Stolsena, Hanover, 14th Aug. - (?) The Duchess of Hanover to the Queen of Bohemia. Letter of compliment and news.

128. (?) March 1671.-P. Elector Palatine to Prince Rupert. A short note.

129. No date.-Charles, Prince Palatine, to the Queen of Bohemia. News from the army.

130. Heidelberg, 18 Aug.-The same to Prince Rupert, at Vienna.

131. Digvertzigen, 10th Sept.-Charles, Prince Palatine, to the Queen of Bohemia. Respecting the preparation for his sister's marriage.

132. No date.-The same to the same. News from the Court at London, partly in cypher. "The King "sate yesterday at Van Dyke's for the Prince of Orange, but y' Mat hath forgate to send me the mesure of the picture; his howse is close by Blake "Friers, where the Quene saw Lodwick Carlile's second part of Arviragus and Felicia acted, wch is hugely "liked of every one, he will not faile to send it to your "Maty."

133. No date.-The same to the same. A formal letter of good wishes, evidently written when very young.

134. Yorke, 9th Aprill.-Charles I. to Prince Rupert (?). Desiring him to take his forces to Newarke. His army found nothing at Pontefract, the enemy having evacuated it at their approach; they have followed them to Leeds, which they have commenced to bombard to-day. Desires him to send word what forces he has. Has only two regiments of horse and of foot with him, but will bring a good part of the army to Newark if he beats the rebels, as he hopes. His affairs go well here, there is only Hull to reduce, and then Yorkshire is free. The letter is not signed, but is in Charles I.'s writing, and ends, "j'espere que vous cognoitres ma petite main." Col. Bardy has been unable to raise the troops according to his instructions.

135. No date.-Prince Rupert to

136. Recit fidele et veritable des faits gestes et prouesses de la Contesse de Levenstein pretendue Ambassadrisse de sa Majeste durant son sejour à Breda.

137. York, 7th April.-Charles I. to Prince Rupert. Will come to him as soon as he can, he hopes in two or three days. Desires him to go to Newarke with his forces.

138. No date.-A note from some person to (?) Prince Rupert. Desiring him to come to him at once.

139. No date.-Anonymous letter of complaint against one Capt. Slabetsky.

140. No date.-Anonymous (but the same as No. 138) to Prince Rupert. "A Monseigneur Robert, Monseigneur le Prince au chapeau rouge." Offering his service.

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141. Edward (? brother of Prince Rupert) to the Queen of Bohemia, after the execution of Charles I. "Issi ou "ill y a des gens qui aiment mieux perdre la regence qu'un bonnet rouge je ne say quelle vertu elle a: on parle presentement de tretter mes l'issue en est doutteuse: je souhaite que sa reusisse en fin que les armes "de toute la Cristiennete tourne ver le detestable paiis qui a ause sacriffyer son roy a sa rage. Et je meurs sen regret quant jauriez trampe mes mains den le seng de ces meurtriers. Je supplye a V. M. de me "faire savoir ce que l'Electeur est resolu de faire car je croys quill ne le suffrira."

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142. Draft letter, in French, complimentary. 143. Strasburg, 29th May. M. de Lisle to Money matters.

144. On board the Philadelphia at Gravesend, 13th Feb. 1685.-Will. Cowland to his brother. Desiring him to come to him.

145. 5th July 1675.-Receipt for 3221. 10s. for monies spent for horses for Prince Rupert.

146. Du Souverayne, ce 6th Sept., 6 du matin (in the Thames).-Prince Rupert to The Indian fleet and convoy has passed Portsmouth. Send a frigate to the Galloper to cruise there on the look-out for the enemy. Has ordered the Antelope to do the same.

147. No date.-Part of a letter from Choqueux. See Nos. 79, 80, 85.

148. A note of money paide, 21st Dec. 1647, and formerly, to Mrs. Harrington, by order from the Queen of Bohemia.

149. 27th Nov. 1682.-Office copy of Prince Rupert's

will.

150. A memorandum about Sir George Bromley, who was the great grandson of Ruperta, the natural daughter of Prince Rupert.

Folio. Temp. Elizabeth. A comicall History [in the form of a play], called the Waspe, or Subjects President

Chaunge is no robberye, or the bearing down of the Inne; a comedye.. Ends, Finis, 1601. Prefixed is for the faery chace, act 4, scen. 3, Sir Philip Sidney's song. Mahomet and his heaven, or Epimethea, graund Empresse of the deserts of Arabia, or a dreame of a drye summer, or the weather-woman; a tragacomædye.

Ends,'

The faerye chace, or a forrest of elves; a pastorall. A forrest tragedye in Vacunium, or Love's sacrifice. The two Oxford libells. Buckley's libell, commencing, "What newes, John a Dogs, what newes ?" Finis, Thomas Buckley. [See Wood's Fasti, vol. i., p. 171.] Bastard's libel. Begins, "Prologus. Fye brethren, scholers, fye for shame; "Such yonker tricks among you still! "Hath not learning learn'd to tame "The wanton wyts of wanton Will ?"

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"Yours still will *Martin's bastard be, "But bid, by brethren deare, adieu. "Finis. Thomas Bastard."

Folio Plays. Vol. 3.

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For the faery court. (As in vol. 2.) Auditoribus benevolis. Comedyes and pastoralls, with their songs; as also one booke of epigrammes, by W. P., Esquire [i.e. Will Percy. The cuck-quenes and the faery pastorall, or forest of elves, edited by Joseph Haslewood for the Roxburgh Club in 1824] descriptum

anno salutis 1646. The prologue generall. The cuck-queanes and cuckolds errants, or the bearing down of the Inne. (The same as in vol. 2.) Arabia sitiens, or a dreame of a drye yeare. vol. 2.)

The forrest pastorall, or forrest of elves. vol. 2.)

(As in

(As in

A forrest tragœdye in vacunium, or Cupid's sacrifice. (As in vol. 2, but more complete. Finis, 1602.)

The aphrodysial, or fish-feast, 1602; a marinall. Necromantes, or the two supposed beds; a comicall invention. Finis, 1632; with alterations, 1636.

One singular booke of epigrammes. Finis, 1610. The two Oxford libells. (As in vol. 2. After "Finis, "Thomas Buckley" (in Buckley's libel), is added, "the poet.")

4to. 17th century. Celestine, or the tragick comedie of Calisto and Melibea. Dedicated to J. St., Esq. by J. M. [? John Marston]. At the end a stanza "To the right worshipfull and right worthie Knight, G. Tr. "(Treby?) the younger." [See Halliwell's Dictionary of Old Plays, under Calistus and Celestina.]

Folio. 17th century. Notes on military subjects. On last written page but one, "A point of prudency "in a generall. That it is doubtful whether a generall "that hath a desier to winne many followers to be sure to him had better take the way of affabilite wholy, to deny nothing to any, or to be sterne, and not over subject to reward uppon slight occasions."

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Folio. 17th century.

A booke of memorialls of things belonging to the warre, disorderly as yett disgested and not placed in order. pp. 1-599. Commences, "All thos tables that doe follow and are tyed "to these heads, noted with the letters of the alfabet, "the scope of them is to imbrace three kinds or natures "of the doctrine of the military profession."

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Folio. 17th century. A shorte militarie treatise contaninge all things needfull in an army, accordinge to the moderne use of the times. Begins, "To make a warr well as it ought to bee made, 4 things are "principally required." pp. 1-69. A shortte treatise concerninge the 3 military points (viz.) marchinge, lodginge, and fightinge. pp. 71-148. Ends, "Thou "knowest how to overcome, but not how to use thy "victory." With figures and diagrams. On last leaf, "Ro. Harley."

Pasch. 33-Hill. 45 Elizabeth. pp. 1111. Begins, Edw.
Elmer et Elizab. sa feme." C. B. The last case is--
Annutie.
Maunde
Assignees.
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Distress.

Demaunde.

Gregorie.

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Folio. 17th century. Legal collections :De modo Parliamenti tempore Regis Edwardi filii Regis Ethelwerdi. The argument and answers of Sir Anthony Browne (in defence of the title of Mary Queen of Scots to the throne of England). Translation of a minister's account of the possessions belonging to the inonastery of St. John's of Colchester. Petition of Sergeants at law to the King, 20th Oct. 1611, with respect to their precedence.

Stemmata Genealogica capitalium Justiciariorum de Bancis utrisque, 1615. Paper. Small 4to. 1615. The arms and pedigrees of the Chief Justices, dedieated to Sir Edward Coke, by William Burton.

Folio. 17th century. A treatise of the star chamber [by William Hudson, printed in Collectanea Juridica, vol. 2], divided into three parts; the first conteyninge vii. considerations; the second, xvii.; the third, xxvi. pp. 259.

Folio. A treatise of wills and executors; directorie to testators in the choyse of theire executors, &c. &c. [by Thomas Wentworth or Mr. Justice Dodderidge; first printed in 1641]. pp. 253.

Folio. Table of contents in MS. pasted down on flyleaf. On the fly-leaf, A valuable family MS., J. "Gamble." Morocco, Earl of Northumberland's arms inlaid.

A discourse of the state of Spain, written in the year 1607, by Sir Charles Cornwallis, Knight, ambassador. pp. 1-39.

Questions made att the holdinge of a courte betweene the Lord Algernon Percie and Mr. Francis Powlton. pp. 41-69.

Pr. me, Richardum Ferrer. Rules sett downe by Mr. John Astell. pp. 71-73.

The maner and meanes wherby other countryes are able to give more for bullion than England, to carrie away our moneys, and undervalue our comodities, and overvalue theire owne. pp. 75-83.

Value of the moneys of the Low Countreys compared to the moneys of England. pp. 83-85.

Disadvantages of England hath by the inequallitie of the allowed par or moneys in reckoninge betweene the Low Countreys and us. pp. 86-90.

A project of moneys, by Mr. Andrew Palmer. pp. 91-97.

A discourse of the West Indies, written by Batista Antonio, the Kinge of Spain's surveyor in those parts, 1596. pp. 99–118.

Heere beginneth the prologue of litle treatice fol. lowing, wch is the descente of the Lords Percyes, made and compiled briefly by me,* William Gamble, clearke and secretary to the right noble Hen. of Northumberland. This appears to be a copy of Peeris's chronicle of the family of Percy, with two additional stanzas. pp. 119-138. [See ante, p. 108.]

The names of all the prisoners that have byne comitted to the Towre since the King's cominge into England. Begins with Doctor Sharpe, and includes the Earle of Northumberland and others "for suspicion "or offenders in the powder treason," Sir Allen Percy, the Countesse of Shrowsbery, "about the La. Arabellay's escape." Ends with Doctor North. pp. 138-141. Apostilings to the points of the Lords letters dated 28 of March 1605 on the behalfe of the Earle of Tyrconnell. pp. 143–144.

[Marginal note on p. 188.] Aug. 20. 1729. John Gamble, of "Bungay, the son of John Gamble, late of Freethorp, who was the son of Elizabeth (the daughter of the abovesaid Rich. Ferrer) and Rob. "Gamble, late of Southwood, (i.e.) my father's mother's father, who, "I have heard my father say, had about 500l. per annum, but in K. "C. 1st's behalf spent pt. & in Cromwell's time was plundered out of "the other. The abovesaid Rob. Gamble's father surviving him, his son was also plundred, forced to lend 2007. on the publick faith (which was never repaid), and at last was forced to fly his habitation "and live incognito."

DUKE OF NORTHUMBERLAND.

A project of partnership of two iron workes, whereof one is alreadic erected, and the other, viz. a furnace and a double forge, is intended to be erected, havinge waters and other necessaries fittinge for the same, at Nockfergoes. pp. 189-190. [Note in pencil by Bp. Percy relative to Dr. Coward, and pedigrees showing the connection between the Cowards, Gambles, Ferrers, and Percys.]

The jorney of Cadez, by Sir Francis Vere, written by Richard Ferrer; the island journey; the defeate at Tournholt; the battle of Newport. pp. 193-237. [Printed, Vere's Commentaries, folio, Camb., 1657.] The politia of the United Provinces. pp. 239-247. The chardge of workinge a mounte of copper ure weekly in a house, and what benefitt it will yeald. p. 248.

A briefe discourse of the greate Mogol, his strength, wealth, and governmente, written by Rich. Farrer (secretary to ye Er1 of Sandwich). pp. 249-256.

Another copy of the preceding MS. Folio. Paper, bound in vellum, 17th century. On cover "A discourse "of the state of Spain, by Charles Cornwallis, 1607." pp. 198. On the fly-leaf the date 1656 is written, and pasted on the fly-leaf is a leaf from a printed catalogue, lot 3,628, with a list of the contents, and with additions in the handwriting of Bp. Percy, headed "Sale of "books by auction by Mr. Paterson at Essex House " in Dec. 1774."

[In this MS. "Sir Thomas Overburie's observations" and the "account of heretics" are omitted, and the "Descents of the Lords Percies" is "by me, William "Peers, clarke and secretary to ye right noble Henrie "of Northumberland," and the name of Ferrer is always omitted.]

Folio. A booke of all such privie seales [for raising money in the city of London, 1611, 12] as weare delivered to Sir John Swinnerton, Knight, collector. The whole receipte in generall amounted to the some of 6,3411. 68. 8d.

4to. The life and death of Prince Henry, togeather with his funeralls, [composed by a gentleman of the Prince's Beddechamber; copied and presented to Sir John Keyes, Knighte, his Majesty's surveyor of the ordinance, by Cornelius Baxter], who was borne at Streurlinge Castell, on Tuesday the 19th of Februarie 1594, and deceased at St. Jeamesis on Fridaye the sixth of November 1612. Ends

Did hee dye younge? Oh no, it could not bee, For I know few that lived so longe, but hee: Till God and all men loved him, then be bould The man that lives so longe, must needs dye ould. Folio. A conference of pleasure, by Francis Bacon. With the MS. is bound up a large paper copy of the printed work (1870).

Folio. Paper. 17th century. Severall speeches [5] made by Sir Francis Bacon, Lord Keeper of the Great Seale of England. pp. 1-16. A collection of severall letters [39] written by Sir Francis Bacon. pp. 1-51. The last letter (39), a letter written after his fall to an unknowne person, begins "Sir, clouds of misery darken so much such as are not in the sunneshine of prosperitie," &c. There appear to be (important ?) variations from the texts as printed by Mr. Spedding.

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Folio. Paper. 17th century. Tom Tell troath, or a free discourse touching the murmurs of the tyme, directed to his Matie by way of humble advertisement. A libel, temp. James I. Commences, "Since they "that have the honor to appertaine unto you, have "neither the courage nor the conscience to acquaint you with the fearfull discontents of the tyme.' 1-43. The forerunner of revendge uppon the Duke of Buckingham, for the poysoning of the most potent King James of happie memorie, King of Gt. Brittaine, &c., and the Lord Hamilton and others of the nobilitie, discovered by Mr. George Eaglesham, one of King James his phisicions for his Majestie's person above the space of ten yeares. Franckfurt, 16 pp. 1-22. [Printed at London in 1642.]

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Folio. Paper. 17th century. Observations politicall and civill; the preface signed W.B. Commences, "A commonweale is a certaine soveraigne government of many familyes with those things that are among "them." pp. 1-134. The five yeares of King James, or of the condicon of the state of England, and the relation it had to other provinces. pp. 1-106; preceded. by a table of 4 leaves. [By Sir Fulk Grevill, Lord Brooke? Printed, Harleian Miscellany, vol. 7, p. 407.]

4to. England's epinomis, written by John Selden, of the Inner Temple, Esquier. pp. 74. [Printed in his works, vol. 3, p. 5.]

Folio. The priviledges of the baronage of England when they sitt in Parliament, collected by Mr. Selden, of the Inner Temple. pp. 104. [Appears to vary very slightly from the printed copy.]

Folio. A relation of the proceedings against ambassadors whoe have miscarried themselves, &c., written by Sir Robert Cotton, 27th of Aprill, A.D. 1624. pp. 1-6. [As printed, 1651.]

Discourse of the office of Earle Marshall, written by Sir R. Cotton. pp. 1, 2. [Not as printed in Hearne's Discourses.]

Reasons that court of Marshalsey may fitly be enabled in certaine causes to hould plea of all manner of trespasses, &c. [As printed by Hearne.]

Discourse of the office of the Lord Steward of England, written by Sir R. Cotton. pp. 5-10. [As printed in Hearne's Discourses, with slight variations.]

Do. of the Steward of the Kinge's household. pp. 11-14. [As printed in Hearne's Discourses.]

Do. of Lord High Steward, collected by Mr. William Cambden. pp. 15-17. [As printed in Hearne's Discourses.]

Do. of Lord High Constable, by Sir R. Cotton. pp. 1, 18-20. [As printed in Hearne's Discourses.] The office of Earle Marshall, &c., by Sir Rob. Cotton. pp. 21-36. [As printed in Hearne's Discourses.] Records (relating to defence, war, the army, &c.), collected by Sir Robert Cotton. It commences King "John ordered in councell that everie nynth man should "finde the 10 at their oune chardges." pp. 39-105.

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Extracts out of the records of the Tower, wherein may bee collected by what meanes the Kinges of England have from tyme to tyme and may raise moneyes, written by Sir Robert Cotton. pp. 108-133. [As printed, 1651.

A declaration of the office of the Lord Threasurer of England, and of all offices under him, and of all such as have any waye to do with the Revennewe of the Crowne. Paper. Small 4to. 17th century.

An Alphabet of Arms. Paper. Folio. Ff. 360. A large collection of coats of arms arranged nearly alphabetically by the names of the families. They are neatly drawn, and appear from the following note on the flyleaf to have been collected about the year 1628. “In "this booke the first day of December 1628, there were of severall coates 10166."

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Folio. Register book of letters from Sir Isaac Wake, ambassador at Paris, to Lord Dorchester (Secretary of State) and others. April 14, 1631 to May 13, 1632.

4to. Lettere del Sig. Pietro Venerosi ex libris V. J. D. Dominici Pelesis in Napoli per Domenico Maccarano, 1635. pp. 161.

Folio. The muster booke of the trayned souldiers in the county of Wiltes, 1637.

Folio. A letter, signed "Regicola Publicola," addressed Au Roy (Charles I.), [advising him not to quarrel with his Parliament], and commencing "Sir, "I am not ignorant that to advise your Majesty (who "have daily the actions of all nations layd before you

by your publicke ministers at home and abroade) "would savour both of imprudency and arrogancy. "And I knowe in this I shall doe no otherwise then "as as if one of the presumptuous heathen should have "dared to give counsell to Apollo, of whom hee should "have humbly craved it." On the fly-leaf, "For the right and truely honourable Lord the Earle of North"umberland."

Folio. A remonstrance delivered unto his Majtie in writing, after the inhibicion given by him to the Lower House of Parliament, as well by word of mouth as by letters, not to procede in the examininge his right to impose without assent of Parliament.

Severall speeches made in the Parliament holden att Westminster, begunne the xvijth of March, An° iij Caroli Regis, 1627, together with ye names of ye Lords Spirituall and Temporall and Commons then assembled. Paper. 4to, 3 vols. The first paper is a printed paper, entitled:-"The order and manner of the sitting of "the Lords Spiritual and Temporal, as Peeres of the realme, &c., and of the knights of the shire, citizens, burgesses, and barons of the Cinque Ports, for the "House of Commons. London, printed for Thomas "Walkley, at the signe of the Eagle and Childe, at "Brittaines Bursse, 1628." The rest of the 3 vols. consists of MS. copies of speeches, to which there is an index at the end of each volume.

Folio. Modus tenendi Parliamentum apud Anglos. Composed by Mr. Elsinge, clarke of the Upper House of Parliament. Paper. Small folio. (As printed, 1768). pp. 1-135. A parliament holden at Westminster on Frydaie the 23rd day of Januarie, in