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1649, Sept. 20. Commission by O. Cromwell, Lieut.HOPKINSON. General of the forces under the Lord General Fairfax, appointing John Raymond, Lieut.-Colonel, to be captain of a company of foot in the regiment whereof Col. Isaacke Ewers is Colonel and also Lieut.-Colonel of the same regiment. (Signature and seal.)

1649, Nov. 17. Order for payment to Francis Rushworth, apothecary, of 301., for his pains and expenses in attending the late King Charles as apothecary from 14 Feb. 1646 to 11 Nov. 1647. And receipts by Rushworth.

1649, Feb. 7. Order for payment of 250l. to Henry Rolle, Lord Chief Justice of the Upper Bench, in respect of his salary of 1,0007.

[1649.] Henry (Lord) Jermyn to Prince Rupert. Is distrest in condition, and asks Rupert to allow the Duke of Buckingham to repay money lent by Jermyn to the Duke.

1652, July 7. Order by the Navy Committee that the Mayflower, of which Captain Woolters is Commander, be continued in the service of the Parliament for three months from the expiration of her last contract. Signed by James Nelthorpe, Carew Ralegh, and others.

1653, Aug. 3. Henry Hatseli (at the Hope) to the Commissioners of the Admiralty. News of ships come

into harbour.

1654, Feb. 15. Large printed proclamation against Quakers, Ranters, and others. (In this the Protector speaks of the royal law of love and Christian moderation.)

1655, Nov. 24. Orders that after 1 Dec. 1655 ho person who was in arms for the King or his son was to keep arms in his house or elsewhere. No person to keep as Chaplain or Schoolmaster any sequestered or ejected Minister, Fellow of College, or Schoolmaster. No person who for delinquency or scandall has been ejected or sequestered is after the 1st January to preach in public or private.

Bennet

[c. 1658?]. A 17th century memorandum of Statement by the Duke of Ormond, seeing the King, when he was with the Duke, Ormond, Hyde, Bristol, and Bennett, in Spain about 1658, at Mass at the High Altar. A few days afterwards Bennett asked him to use his interest to persuade the King and Duke to declare themselves, as then they would get help from the French and Spaniards to a restoration. The Duke of Ormond said he was a true Protestant; tho', if they were Papists, he would rather see them restored such than not at all. assured him they were reconciled to Rome. Then Bristol came and said that two or three hotheaded fellows wanted the King and Duke to declare themselves; he swore if they did they would never be restored, and desired he would use his interest against it. When the King came in, Ormond and Hyde were afraid the priest would divulge it, and they contrived the Act whereby it was made treason to say the King was a Papist.

This Dr. Hough, Bishop of Worcester, told me the Duke of Ormond told him with his own mouth.

1659, Aug. 6. The Parliament appoints Matthew Alured Colonel of a regiment of horse and Captain of a troop in the same regiment. Signed by W. Lenthall, Speaker.

1660, Jan. 9. Council letter (signed by Southampton, Dorchester, Manchester, Northumberland, Denzil, Holles, and others) to Sir W. Compton, K', Master of the Ordnance, to deliver to Sir John Bois, K', 100 muskets with bandoliers, a barrel of powder, matches and bullets; and Bois is to return the muskets and bandoliers as soon as the settlement of the present disorder permits.

1663, May 21. Receipt of Edward Backwell, Alderman of London, for 5007. in part of 14,7391. 28. 9d. for coining money, amounting to 177,8501. 148. of coin, of the late Usurper, stampt with Harp and Cross, the coinage of which his Majesty was pleased to take upon himself.

1663, March 3. Order by F. Southampton to Sir Robert Long, Bar', Auditor of His Majesty's Receipt of the Exchequer. The King has appointed J. Bannester to choose 12 out of 24 violons to be a select band to wait on His Majesty whenever he has occasion for musick. Pay 6001. for Bannester and the 12.

1662-1666. Various bills of Watts, a tailor, against Anthony Hamilton, Thomas Killigrew, Sir Edward Spragge, Lord Musgrave, Lord Abercorn, James Hamilton, Lord Colpepper, Sir R. Billing, Lord Napier, and Duke of Newcastle.

In a

1674, &c. Various bills against Nell Gwyn. silversmith's bill silver ornaments for her bed are

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charged 2,2651. 28. Chairmen's bills. Bills for places at the Theatres. In September to December 1674 she HOPKINSON. saw the Tempest four times, Macbeth once, Hamlet once, and, in June 1675, Lear once. Treasury orders for payment to her. Her autograph initials are on one document. (Most of these seem to have been noticed by Mr. P. Cunningham in his Memoir of Nell Gwyn.)

1674, Nov. 24, O. S. Arlington (at the Hague) to Mr. Bulstrode. Arrived not here 'till Friday night, yet finds three of his letters. Thanks him and tells him to continue his correspondence. Is sorry to see the difficulties he (Bulstrode) meets with in prosecuting our Merchants' concerns. Has no orders at present, so shall not intermeddle. Advises him not to fail to give Mr. Secretary Conway distinct account from time to time of his (Bulstrode's) proceedings therein, so that further instructions may be given.

1676. Horoscope of Isabella, daughter of James, Duke of York. (She died in 1680.)

1678, May 17. Council letter, signed by Ormond, Lord Lieutenant of Ireland, and the Council, approving the election of Alderman Peter Ward to be Mayor of Dublin.

1678, Dec. 20. Deed (on paper) under the hand and seal of the Earl of Lindsey. Memorandum, that the deed settling the Earl's estate during his life upon the trustees of his Countess, was intended as an escrow to take effect only in case his estate was confiscated; the deed was drawn by Matthew Johnson, in the height of Oates's plot, who was privy to the design for which it was drawn.

1679, Oct. 29. Holograph letter from John Locke (at London) to M. Toinard (at Paris). It is nearly all in French, but a few passages are in Latin. It is written small and close, and occupies 23 pp. folio.

In consequence of M. Toinard asking him for the publication, "De modo Conficiendi Adversaria," of which he notices that he gave, when at Paris, a description in French, but promises to send another more full. In reply to a question about a cipher, he mentions one of Lord Bacon's invention, and another of which he spoke to T., which required special paper of different colours; but sends inclosed one which is easy to write and difficult to decipher, and asks T.'s opinion of it. Hopes for the success of M. de Hautefeuille's machine. Recommends alum water for paper that will not carry ink. Asks for the recipe for ink in powder or tablets. Refers to T.'s insinuation that the Last Supper was not a Paschal celebration by Christ, because the Virgin and Mary and other women were not present. Urges him to publish quickly his Harmonia, which is much enquired for. Has spoken to-day with his friend who had made observations on the setting sun, with an instrument which had a radius of 3 miles; i.e. he had a telescope and he made observations against the setting sun over ground marked out with stakes; his observations were made 27 years ago at Farnham, co. Hants. A steel punch for type making is the only thing in printing matters which he has not brought with him. Acknowledges books which T. had sent him. Wants to know what T. has spent for him in books. Has lately seen at Mr. Digges, near Canterbury, some dogs in a wheel drawing water from a deep well, for the use of the house. Mentions the case of an English nobleman, whose stammering was aggravated by change of wind to east or south-east. Sends him a table of foreign weights and measures. Asks his acceptance of a small telescope, sent by the hands of Mr. Tufton, brother of the Earl of Thanet. In a postscript he says, “Here is a catalogue of books printed in London since my

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1680, April 27. Prince Rupert's receipt for 1,500l., in full for his two pensions due Lady-day last.

1680, Nov. 8, 32 Car. II. Receipt from Baptist May, Keeper of the Privy Purse, to Sir Thomas Vernon, Bart., one of the Tellers of the Exchequer, for 1047. 3s. 9d. in full of an order for 2,000l., for providing crown gold for healing medals for his Majesty's use in healing.

1680, March 14. Letter by Hyde, Ernle and Stephen Fox to Sir Robt Howard, Ki, Auditor of the Receipt of the Exchequer. By virtue of a Patent for an annuity of 6,000l. to the Duke of Monmouth, they order 4,000l. in part.

1681, May 2. Order by the Lords Commissioners of the Treasury for various payments out of Excise money; amongst others, to Dr. Ball, Master of the Temple, 371. 68.

1682, Nov. 28. Certificate by Edward Pulling, Rector of St. Martin, Ludgate, that James Wynne, M.A., had

It is not with the letter.

been, for four years last past, Reader and Lecturer at St. Martin's, Ludgate, and was of unblameable life and conversation, conformable to the Church of England, a faithful and loyal subject, and sufficiently qualified for the ministerial function. Certified by Jo. Tillotson.

1683, July 3. Receipt by W. Roberts for 4201., part of an order for 4,000l., for the purchase of lands and tenements, and for making an avenue between Windsor Castle and the Great Park.

1685, Dec. 8. A. B. C. D. to an M.P. News letter of parliamentary proceedings. On the other side is a mem., June 23, K.B., 1684, of prisoners tried and sentenced.

1685, Dec. 12. Order, signed by Rochester and Ernle, for payment to George and Anne, Prince and Princess of Denmark, of 3,000l. in part of 16,000l., his Majesty's free gift.

1688, Aug. 16. Copy of a letter by Thomas [Sprat, Bishop of] Rochester, declining to be on a Commission to proceed against those who would not read the Decla

ration.

1690/1, Feb. 13. Order, signed by Ld Sydney, to the Keeper of Newgate, that Mr. Thomas Robson might have access in private to Lord Preston, a prisoner under sentence of death for High Treason.

1696, May 2. Sign manual of King William III. to a safe conduct (in Latin) for Lorenzo Soranzo and Girolamo Venier, noble Venetians, Ambassadors from the Republic of Venice, leaving England. Countersigned by the Duke of Shrewsbury.

1696, Aug. 11. Order by the Lords Justices, Tho. Cantuar. (Archbishop Tenison), Pembroke (8th Earl), Shrewsbury, and Somers, to pay to Lieutenant Abraham Cookley 1501., to Richard Morris 401., and to Joseph Pearce 10l., for apprehending Robert Fielding, pursuant to an Order in Council of 23a July last. Signed by Charles Montague, J. Smith, and Thomas Littleton.

1697, Dec. 28. The Earl of Manchester (at Venice) to Mr. Montagu. Has just arrived; ten days in snow. Preparing for an audience. Difficulty in getting a good house, which at last he had agreed on at near 600l. for three months, ready furnished. Has received his lady's letter of the 19th November, with account of the King's entry. The French Ambassador very forward in sending home a complaint which he (Manchester) returned. Is at present at the Consul's house. Does not hear that Lord Portland is beginning his journey to France, nor who is to reside there afterwards. If the King intends an Ambassador, and Montagu thinks it proper for him, he would like it well enough. Is apt to think Lord Lexington has some thoughts of it, in case he can not do better in England. Hopes to act so in the embassy as to have the King's approbation.

1702, April 11, 1 Anne. Order for a gown of scarlet cloth, with a badge and Her Majesty's cypher on it, for the Strewer of Herbs to Her Majesty, as was provided at the last Coronation.

1705, May 9. George, Prince of Denmark, to Charles, Earl of Peterborough and Monmouth, and Sir Cloudesley Shovell, Kt., joint Admirals and chief Commanders of H.M. Fleet. Order for them with the fleet under their command to follow such orders as Her Majesty shall give.

1715, Oct. 25. Printed proclamation by James the old Pretender. Dated at Commercy, 25 Oct., in the 15 year of our reign.

1721, May 6. Copy of a letter by Wm. Churchill, Marquis of Blandford (eldest son of Henrietta, eldest daughter of John Duke of Marlborough). A long letter giving an account of his interviews with the Pretender and his wife, their persons and conversation.

1742, Dec. 8. Philip Doddridge (at Northampton) to Sir John Robinson. Rebukes him for last night using God's name lightly, in needless appeals made to him.

1746, Sept. 18. Copies of Orders by Charles, Prince Regent, to M'Pherson of Cluny. If you are let into the secret where 27,000l. of our money lies, of which we have taken 3,000l., you are not to give away one farthing of the said sum until you have particular directions from us in writing.-Sept. 20. Has arrived aboard the vessel; another is along with her; the first is of 36 guns and the other of 32; orders moneys for the clans. "I forgot to speak to you of my things "which you have hidden:-There is a box full of rings and also sel's (seals) which I have a value for, "and would have particular care taken of."

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1746, Feb. 17. Donald M'Donald to Donald M'Pherson, Quarter-Master-General of H.R.H. Armies. march about 12 o'clock this day, and will be this night at Glenmore. I believe I'll be tomorrow at the head of 400 pretty fellows. It gives me inexpressible joy to see

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how cheerful and frank and with what resolution our Highlanders convene at this time for their King and HOPKINSON. country; in short, you'll see sparkles of fire in their eyes, expecting and wishing to meet the enemy every minute. Take care, Duke William: no more beef or pudding.

1749, Sept. 22. Archibald Cameron to Evan M'Pherson of Cluny. Is obliged to leave the country in haste; has raised 6,000l. from the place the Prince Regent's money lay promises to account to the King and the Prince for it; the situation of his nephew's estate and family required it being in such a hurry. M'Pherson cannot be surprised at this action, especially as he knows that Cameron had as much of the trust and charge of that money as M'Pherson had, or rather more, from the person who gave it them in trust.

1748, July 16. Copy of a proclamation headed C.P.R., C. P. of W., R. of G. B., &c. &c. It protests against the proceedings at Aix-la-Chapelle and all conventions contrary to engagements with him and his father. 1 pages, folio. Dated at Paris. (This is supposed to be in the handwriting of the Prince.)

1755, Sept. 29. James (the old Pretender) to M'Pherson of Cluny. Acknowledges a letter: is well acquainted with his zeal and sufferings, of which he will always find him very sensible; has perused the paper sent about the French money sent into Scotland; but as it was sent to and designed as a supply to the Prince, he never would enter into what related to that matter.(Signed) James R.

1763, Oct. 23. W. Stukeley (at Queen Square) to (the Rev. John Hutchins). Ön Antiquarian matters: he wishes success to the History of Dorsetshire.

1767, June 10. Cardinal York (at Frascati) to My brother was here last Sunday and is to come back on Saturday to see the Ordination. I am persuaded we should gain ground as to every thing, were it not for the nasty botle, that goes on but too much, and certainly must at last kill him. Stafford is in desolation about it, but has no sway.

1779, Nov. 3. Rd. Kempenfelt (on board the Victory) to Robert Digby, Rear Admiral of the Blue. Mem. on the importance of signals being attended to. Asks vigilant attention to the Victory, as well as to the Flag of their own division, so that signals should be seen and answered.

1786, Oct. 16. Charles Marquis Cornwallis to . Anderson's letter gives me great concern. I can not, however, ask him to stay and die in this country I am inclined to think it will be necessary that we should have a resident with Scindia. I should be glad to know his sentiments upon it, and much obliged if he could point out a person whom he thought likely to manage the business well and be agreeable to Scindia. Tell him how sincerely I regret, on account of the public, his being obliged to quit a station of so great importance.

My best thanks are due to Mr. Hopkinson for his continuous hospitality and kind attentions.

ALFRED J. HORWOOD.

THE MANUSCRIPTS OF J. H. LEE, ESQ., OF REDBROOK HOUSE, WHITCHURCH, CO. SALOP.

Mr. Lee sent to London for examination a trunk containing documents which had been for many years part of the papers belonging to Philip Henry Warburton, Esq., of Assheton Grange, Cheshire, and Broad Oak, in the county of Flint.

Excepting the documents described below, the contents of the box are of no interest to the public.

A large folio volume of 363 leaves of vellum, measur ing about 15 inches by 10 inches, contains Year Books of the reign of King Edward III., written in the LawFrench of the time, in the latter half of his reign. The first 62 leaves are absent, and the leaves which should be between fo. 86 and fo. 99, and between fo. 167 and fo. 203, are absent. The original numeration of the leaves does not go beyond fo. 223. The present numeration is 63-86, 99-167, 203–372. The volume now commences with a case in the middle of Michaelmas term, 3 Edw. III. Then follow reports for the following terms and years, viz. :-Hilary, 4 Edw. III., fo. 66: Easter, 4 Edw. III., fo. 70: Trinity, 4 Edw. III., fo. 76b. Michaelmas, 4 Edw. III., fo. 81, ending imperfectly on fo. 86b.-Easter, 5 Edw. III., begins imperfectly at fo. 99: Trinity, 5 Edw. III., fo. 103b.: Michaelmas, 5 Edw. III., fo. 111.-6 Edw. III., Hilary,

J. H. LEE,

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fo. 117: Easter, fo. 120: Trinity, fo. 126: Michaelmas, fo. 131.-7 Edw. III., Hilary, fo. 142: Easter, fo. 147b; Trinity, fo. 152: Michaelmas, fo. 158, ending 1676.8 Edw. III., fo. 203a contains the last page of the reports for this year.--9 Edw. III., Hilary, fo. 203b: Easter, fo. 208: Trinity, fo. 212: Michaelmas, fo. 216.-10 Edw. III., Hilary, fo. 225: Easter, fo. 233; this ends on fo. 236b, where occur the words Hoc autem volumen finitum est.-14 Edw. III., Hilary, fo. 237: Easter, fo. 239: Trinity, fo. 242b: Michaelmas, fo. 247.-15 Edw. III., Hilary, fo. 2526: Easter, fo. 256: Michaelmas, fo. 259.-16 Edw. III., Hilary, fo. 267: Easter, fo. 269b : Trinity, fo. 2736: Michaelmas, fo. 278.-17 Edw. III., Hilary, fo. 2886, imperfect.-18 Edw. III., Hilary, fo. 290: Easter, fo. 294b: Trinity, fo. 297b.-19 Edw. III., Hilary, fo, 302: Easter, fo. 3096: Trinity, fo. 314b: Michaelmas, fo. 3226.-20 Edw. III., Hilary, fo. 329b: Easter, fo. 334b: Trinity, fo. 339: Michaelmas, fo. 345. -21 Edw. III., Hilary, fo. 3576: Easter, fo. 363b: Trinity, fo. 368b.

The printed Year Books do not contain any reports for the years between 10 and 17 Edw. III., or for the years 19 and 20 Edw. III. The present MS. contains reports for the years 14, 15, 16, 19, and 20.

The editors of the old editions apparently took, from other manuscript copies, cases not contained in their principal manuscript; these additional cases do not seem to be in the manuscript above described; but it often gives names in full where the printed editions give only Initials.

A 4to volume of 70 leaves. This seems to be the note-book of a practising barrister. It contains pretty full notes of cases at the Assizes; the first entry being Oxford, July 1616, and the last being Salop, 23 July 1618. The places and dates are as follow :-Oxford, July 1616; Abington, 24 July 1616; Gloster; Monmouth; Hereford; Bewdley; Salop; Stafford; fo. 21, Quadragesima, 1616, Judge Warburton and Serjeant Crew, Justices d'assises; Mr. Stenden, vic. Com. Berks: apud Readinge; Oxford; Gloucester; Stafford; Hereford; Worcester; 24 (or 14) March 1616, Salop; Reading, 18 July 1617; Oxford, 21 July 1617; Gloucester, 27 July 1617; Worcester, 4 August 1617; Hereford, 11 March 1617; Worcester, 16 March 1617; Salop, 19 March 1617; Stafford, 23 March 1617; Chester Assizes, 13 April 1618; Oxford. 3 July 1618; Abington, 6 July 1618; Gloucester, 9 July 1618; Monmouth, 13 July 1618; Hereford, 15 July 1618; Worcester, 20 July 1618; Salop, 23 July 1618.

The volume most likely contained a few more leaves at the end. At many of the places the writer states the name of the sheriff. At nearly every Assize town he commences with the motto, Deus providebit et magnificabo eum. At fo. 206 he seems to enter his receipts thus, “Le summer Assizes, 1616, [£]38. 8. Laus Deo "donatori." At Reading in July 1617 (see 35b), he does not seem to have had much business; the entries occupy only part of a page, and he adds the significant note, Sorte tuá contentus abi. Graviora tuli. These things show that the notes are not those of a judge. At fo. 566-58 is a long note of the case of Walthall v. Richardson; it was a case of Ejectio firma, the plaintiff declaring on a lease made by Peter Warburton of a house in Appleton, and the title to the manor of Apple. tan is deduced from Sir Geoffrey Warburton, 23 Edw. III., to Peter Warburton, the lessor of the plaintiff. This Peter Warburton was a Justice of the Common Pleas from 1603 to 1617, and was, I believe, an ancestor of Mr. Lee, the owner of the volume now under description.

The notes are in the barbarous Law-French of the time, but they are by a practised hand. A peculiar mark shows (apparently) for which side the writer was counsel. The names of attorneys and witnesses are given, with the nature of the evidence and the verdict.

1602, Oct. 7, 44 Eliz.-Thomas Holcroft, of ValeRoyal, Co. Chester, Esq., appoints Humphrey Davenport, of Gray's Inn, Co. Middlesex, Esq., learned in the law, Steward of the Manors or Lordships of Over and Westerham, Co. Chester, for life, with a yearly fee of 31. 68. 8d., and a power of distress.

A 17th century copy of a document to the effect that whereas Edward I. granted to the Abbot and monks and tenants of the Monastery of Vale-Royal and to the manors of Over, Weverhall, and Darnball free passage through all his dominions free from any customs; and jurisdiction in criminal matters; and the assize of ale and bread; and that the grant was confirmed by succeeding Kings; and that at the disso.

lution of the Monasteries, Henry VIII. granted the manors of Vale-Royal, Weverhall, and Över to Sir Thomas Holcroft in fee; which grant was confirmed by King James, July 15, 1646,-the subscribing persons confirm the same, viz., H. Brooke, G. Booth, Ph. Manwaring, Th. Sanley, Rob. Duckenfield, John Leigh, Edw. Hide, Jonat. Bruen, George Spurlow, Gil. Gerrard.

ALFRED J. HORWOOD.

THE MANUSCRIPTS of W. J. Legi, Esq., OF LYME
HALL, CO. CHESTER.

Among these are a papal bull (temp. Henry VI.) annexing the revenues of certain hospitals to Magdalen College, Oxford; and the earliest known copy of the alliterative poem intituled "The Scottish Field."

Among the letters, which are mostly of the 17th century, are several giving domestic and parliamentary and foreign news. A letter in 1640 directs Catholics to fast every Saturday and pray for the intention of Queen Henrietta Maria. This was by her request, and was probably because either of the intended persecution of Catholics or her own approaching confinement. In 1659 we see the undaunted William Prynne again take his seat in the House of Commons, with a basket hilt sword.

The Earl of Derby of 1679 took a special interest in racing, but the stakes he proposed would raise a smile if now mentioned on a race-course.

There are notices of the Duke of Monmouth, and a short satirical poem upon him; of the Earl of Essex's death in the Tower; a good letter by Edward Hyde (afterwards Lord Clarendon); list of Sir Stephen Fox's pensioners in Parliament; account of James II.'s entry into Cork in 1689.

Below are notes of all the documents of interest.

1437.-A bull of Pope Innocent VIII., dated at Rome. After stating that there had been presented to him, on the behalf of Richard Mayeux the president, and the scholars of Magdalen College, Oxford, a petition to the effect that John, Bishop of Lincoln,-considering that the income of the college (in which were the president and 80 scholars, and 16 choristers, and 13 servitors, in several faculties, especially in theology), was so small that the president, &c., could not fittingly be supported, and that in the houses or hospitals of St. James and St. John in Brackley, and the same saints in Aynho, in past times and now hospitality was not used, and that if they were annexed, the president, &c. could be more fitly supported-had commissioned Richard, prior of the Priory of Newstead (de Novo Loco) of the Augustine Order, in the diocese of Winchester, to annex the two hospitals to Magdalen College, and that it was so done ;he (the Pope) confirms it, and allows Magdalen College to take the revenues, notwithstanding the Constitutions of Otho and Othobon, and others.-Leaden seal.

A long roll of vellum containing a copy (imperfect a the beginning) of the alliterative poem, "The Scottish Field." This copy (the earliest known) was collated by the editors of the Percy folio, printed by the Early English Text Society. The poem was not printed by Bishop Percy in his Reliques, although the celebrated folio manuscript contains it.

(15.) 1 May, Greenwich.-Henry VIII. Cotemporary copy of the King's letter to Sir William Fitzwilliam, Chancellor of the Duchy of Lancaster, with the oath to be taken to ensure succession to the Crown pursuant to Statute.

1580-8.-Letters from Henry (Earl of) Derby to Sir Peter Legh.

1584, Nov. 19.-R. (Earl of) Leycester, to Sir Piers Legh.—Thanks him for the hounds and hind.—Assures him of his well wishes and favour.

1588, Sept. 2.-H. (Earl of) Derby, at Alport to Sir Peter Legh (about money matters and business).

1609-11.-Ten letters from Richard Taylor at Brasen Nose. He seems to have had charge of Sir Peter Legh's son.

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1638, June 29.-Charles R.-Order to the ranger of Delamere Forest to kill and deliver a buck to bearer. 1640, Aug. 25. Ant. Champenay to all secular clergy. He has received a letter in Italian from Count Rossetty, stating that the Queen has commanded that he should notify to them that they should give to understand to all Catholics under their spiritual charge to fast every Saturday until further advised, and pray for the Intention of Her Majesty. He therefore commends Her Majesty's pious desire and good intentions. 1641. Account of death of Peter Legh. wounded on 27th of January 1641.)

(He was

1641, Feb. 1.-Will of Peter Legh, signed by him and attested.

1645.-Several certificates regarding the charge on the inheritance of the Leghs for the maintenance of soldiers.

164-, June 24. Clement's Inn. - Elias Ashmole to Francis Legh at Mr. Hollawayes, Oxford.—Contains Parliamentary news.-Yesterday's debate on the king's answer to the 19 propositions. (1 p.)

1658, Jan. 31.-Thomas Mainwaringe to Proceedings at Chester.-Quarter sessions.-Notices a petition for laws against clandestine marriage.

1659, August 12.-Letter by G. Boothe, H. Brooke, and J. Booth to Pierce Legh, col. of a regiment of horse."The people having taken up arms in defence "of themselves and the known laws of the land," they authorize him to enlist.

1659, Nov. 26.-Pass signed by Fletwood for Richard Legh to go with servants and horses to London. 1659, Feb. 18.-Robert Booth to

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many of the boroughs will he deprived of their "ancient rights.—Affairs here are in a hopeful state.— "News that the Court of Aldermen have taken oaths "that prove the Anabaptists endeavour to poison or

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destroy General Munck and his army.-He stays in "the country where himself and his soldiers are nobly "treated.-On Saturday night the town made some "thousand of bone-fires to congratulate the accord "between the soldiers and the city."

1659, Feb. 21. - Gray's Inn. Robert Booth to Richard Legh, Esq.-About admission of old secluded members to the House of Commons.—Among the rest Mr. Prynn with a basket hilt sword.-Monk to be General, Lawson to be Admiral. Bells and bonefires. 1660, May 12. -- Edward Hyde to Richard Legh, M.P. Congratulations on "the pleasing compliance "between His Majesty and the great council.'

1660, June 10.-Samuel Bardsley at Marple to Richard Legh.-Commends the king's proclamation.

1666, November 24.-Official letter mentions order to search for papists and arms; directs a stay of strict execution by reason of the victory in Scotland. 1666, November 27.-The King (Charles R.) and Arlington to Directions to search out the disaffected, and take security for good behaviour.

1676, February 6.-T. Chichely to Richard Legh.—Is going to Toulon to examine the French fleet: hopes the Members of Parliament will attend to their own shores. -News from Madrid. Don John is sent for to take the head of affairs. The Guards obeyed him whom previously they were against.

1679, June 14.-The Earl of Derby at Latham to Mr. Legh at Lyme.-Is desirous that the plate should be run for again. "The entered is as fairly drawn for

"all sides as could be done, for I am sure I don't desire any advantage, nether would I willingly others should. "I think if every horse that runs should put in 20s. or (I leave it to you) it may cause more sport." He is more desirous because the world would be glad to run for something than the bare plate.

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16-, February 2.-London. Edward Hyde to R. Legh. "I like not the proceedings: they go into the very method of '41, and except matters be speedily adjusted it will make worse for the Church. The design is to kick up the heels of the Church. The "Lords agree not with the Commons, and the mob say "the Lords shall comply with them. I writ to Ned "Downs last post. I drink your health with Sir Phil. "Egerton to-day. He bid the town adieu and came "down. In we shall all go together by the ears if they "do not take speedie care."

News.

16-, May 24. - Jo. Beresford to Proposed impeachment of Danby. Sir Stephen Fox's verbal list of the pensioners whom he paid (26). More they say there are to the number of 40. He had not his books and accounts; prevented, they say, by the Chancellor.

(Mr. Seymour had 150l. every session, besides 51. per day. Rand. Egerton, 3001. or 400l. a year.)

1680, November 23.-From Ri. Sterne to "We sat till four, and then vote upon information given at our Barr. Sir W. Jones, Mr. Sacheverell, "Col' Birch, Col Titus, Sir Francis Winnington, and "Mr. Hamden were ordered to withdraw into the Speaker's chamber to frame the Question, viz., that "the discharging the Grand Jury by a Judge before "the end of the Term, Assizes, or Sessions, while matters are under their consideration and not pre"sented, is arbitrary, illegal, &c." It passed nem. con. -Proposed impeachment of Scroggs.-The King told "the Lords of a great victory at Tangier; 3,000 enemies were slain, 1,500 taken prisoners, and all their cannon "and baggage taken.-On our side Sir Palmer Fairbourn " and 100 more killed.-The Earl of Plymouth died of "the flux .-Col' Titus moving for leave to bring “in a bill for repair of the highways. Sir Nicholas Cary thirded the motion because it was to mend his way to Tiburn. Titus replied he passed by Tiburn, "and hoped that Gentleman would do so too. I hear "that Lady Powis and Lady Abergenny are also with"drawn upon apprehension that Mrs. Collier, who is to "be tryed for High Treason, will sooner turn than burn.'

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1680, December 23.-Ri. Sterne to Richard Legh.To-day the Lord Mayor invited his Yorkshire fellowmembers to a splendid dinner at Skinner's Hall. Algernon Sydney intends to petition again; I doubt not he will turn out little Drake, who is newly returned and sworn. P.S. Our House ordered Dr. Burnet thanks for his poems, but not Dr. Sprat, who spent much of his powder against fanatics.

1680, December 25.-The same to the same. The Moors have made a six months peace with Tangier.The Prince of Orange, a fine young Protestant gentleman, is now come to court the Lady Anne.-The Duke of Grafton is newly arrived from sea.

1682, August 27.-Caryll Molyneux (at Croxteth) to Mr. Legh.-At Chester they are in consternation how to treat the Monmouth Duke. Some are for meeting him out of the town and bearing his charge; others are against it. You, I hope, are settled in your resolution of entertaining him when he comes to Lyme, which (I heare) will be very soon.

1682, September 15.-Sir Leoline Jenkins to Richard Legh telling him to get returns on oath to certain questions about the Duke of Monmouth. 1682, September 20.-Examinations before Sir John Ardern, Richard Legh, and Ed. Warrin.

Original examinations of Edward Sherman and Samuel Proudlove (signed by them and certified by the three justices of the peace) about the Duke of Monmouth. 1682, October 2.-Sir Leoline Jenkins to -. His Majesty thanks them for their letter (against fanatics). His Majesty knows the association is deep rooted, and that those who contrived the meeting at Walesea had other designs than horse-racing. (34 pp.)

1682, December.-News letter. Sir William Smith with a strong guard went to Stepney and disturbed Mr. Mead's meeting-house. He pulled down the pulpit and broke the forms in pieces. Fearful rout in Lombard Street among the bankers. The writer names several who went off yesterday, and says that, if reports be true, several others will follow. Yesterday, after some few

Very likely he was a son of the Archbishop of York.

W. J. LEGH, ESQ.

days indisposition, died the Earl of Nottingham, Lord High Chancellor, at his house in Queen Street His probable successor is Lord North or Sir Leoline Jenkins. His Majesty and His Royal Highness went yesterday to Windsor, and are expected back to-morrow. This morning an express sent to Spain; why,

not known. 1682, January 9.-Names of the Justices of the Peace for Lancashire in August assizes last.

1682, March 8.-Geo. Newton (at Prestbury) to Sir John Ardern.-The bearer, Edward Longdon (a recusant), has called on him and wants to know how to escape penalties; he has promised, by writing before witnesses, to conform. Asks favour for him. 1683, July 14.-Peter Legh to Richard Legh.-Yesterday morning about 10 the King and the Duke of York went to the Tower for pleasure. In the meantime, my Lord of Essex, having a guilty conscience, with a razor cut his one throat; that the blood with a shower of rain together run down to the Traytor's Gate. The same day my Lord Russell, Capt. Walcot, Rouse, and Hone was try'd at the Old Balye: all were found guilty of high treason.

1683, July 17.-London. News letter. One hundred young gentlemen of good estates have resolved to form themselves into a troop of horse to wait on His Majesty as a guard. His Majesty is pleased, 'tis said, that they shall serve under the command of the Earl of Ossory. His Majesty is raising two troops of Grenadiers.-Inquest on the Earl of Essex.-Mr. Springall brought up from New Sarum. Major Bearne brought to town to be examined.-Lady Russell's two petitions to the King. Foreign news.

1683, September 20.-Samuel Lowndes to Richard Legh.-Will continue to send the Gazette weekly until he receives countermands. Mr. Cholmondeley writes word that the Court will not return from Winchester until Wednesday next, and after three or four days stay here His Majesty intends for Newmarket.

1684, December 14.-London. News letter. Tumults at Brussels about the taxation of food. Oates brought up yesterday to the Old Bailey. The Scotch Privy Council fining persons corresponding with rebels. 1684-5, February 18.-Thomas Brekeley to Mr. Legh. -Has sent to Preston to make choice of Lord Derby's brother and himself as Members of Parliament. He wishes Chomley and Legh to stand for Cheshire, as they are desired at Court. (B. was Mr. Legh's son-in-law.) 1685, May 19.-Copy of the Earl of Sunderland's letter to [the Deputy Lieutenants]. Tells them that three ships with arms are of late gone out of Holland to Scotland. Cautions them.

1685, June 1.-The Earl of Sunderland to the Deputy Lieutenants.-The King thanks them for their diligence. The Gost of Mr. Rosse to his pupill the Duke of • Monmouth. (a poem of 25 lines). Begins

"Shame of my life, disturber of my tombe, Base as thy mother's prostituted whombe." Ends-" Both hee and you were gloriously bright,

The first and fayrest of the sonnes of light; But when like him you offered at the Crown, Like him your angry father kicked down." you 1684-5; 1686, November 7; 1689, February 25; 1699, November 12.-News letters of these dates containing parliamentary and foreign news.

1685, June 13.-Sir John Chichely, M.P. (at Bloomsbury), to Richard Legh, Esq. (at Lyme).-The Duke of Monmouth landed on Thursday night last at 10 of the clock, with about 200 gentlemen, all well armed. They took possession of the town and pitched his colours on a place called the Bowlingrene. He declares he comes against Popery and arbitrary power. (He gives this news as from a man from those parts at the bar of the House.) About 10 the Duke of Albemarle's page came from those parts, where his grace had been these 10 days, to dispose the militia in the best order they could in case he should land on the Yorkshire coast, so that we hope ere this the two Dukes are met and try'd each others strength. When the page came away the Duke of Monmouth was within 2 miles of Taunton Dean, one of the most factious towns in all England, &c., &c. Sends the proclamation, come out this afternoon.

1685, June 20.-Copy of letter signed by King James and the Earl of Sunderland to Lord Derby, directing him to secure and apprehend all disaffected persons.

1685, June 24.--Earl of Derby to Richard Legh.Mr. Kenson will give you my order to Capt. Needham to secure Lord Delamere. Thinks Stockport as fit a place as any.

1685, June 26.-The Deputy Lieutenants' answer, telling whom they have seized.

1685, Oct. 6.-Copies of Sunderland's and Jeffrey's letters regarding the mutinous behaviour of troops in the north. These are marked "Examined, R. B."

1686, Dec. 14.-Charles Gerard (at the Tower) to R. Legh, of Lime.-Says that one Sherman, of Gosworth, has (as he is informed) spoke some ill words of His Majesty; and there are persons who will swear to the words. He has ordered them to attend Legh for examination. Hopes ere long to receive the King's further grace and favour.

1689, April 4.-King James's death denied. Accounts from Bristol on oath of his having arrived at Cork (in Ireland), and been received by the magistrates; girls in white dancing before him. Marshal Schomberg, his son, and Bentinck took the oaths with a view to Naturalization. A proposed loan, to reduce Ireland.

1695, Oct. 8.-W. Russell to his niece.-Sends a letter to his son, asking his support for a candidate for Newton in Parliament.

1695, Oct. 20.-The Earl of Derby to Peter Legh, asking his support.

1695, Oct. 22.-W. Russell to Peter Legh.-Is sorry that he (Legh) is engaged, or is sure he would have supported Sir James Shaen.

1696, June 2.-C. Hurleston, High Sheriff of the county of Chester.-Order of release of certain persons named, including Peter Legh, committed for high treason and treasonable practices.-In consequence of His Majesty's gracious direction.

1696, March 24.-Donnington.-Huntingdon (Earl of) to Peter Legh, Esq.--Arrival of the French Ambassador at Delph:-great preparations at sea by the French. The Dutch admiralls Allamond and Calemburg are recalled from hence. The Abbé D'Estree is gone from Lisbon to Madrid on a private dispatch to that court, so that we have great apprehensions of a separate peace.

1696, April 8.-Copy of Privy Council order for delivering certain persons imprisoned.

1696, April 11.-Copy order by (Lord) Rivers to deliver from confinement certain persons. Addressed to the High Sheriff.

1698, Aug. 28.-Tunbridge Wells.-Lord Somers to the King. Regarding the proposals from the French for neutrality of England.-Sicily.-Spanish succession.

1701, Oct. 28.-The Earl of Derby (at Knowsley) to P. Legh.-Means to be at Preston this day sennight at noon; expects some friends to meet and join in the address, declaring frankly that the French King never pretended before, and has now a right no more than formerly to name us a king; for whatever gloss may be put, this is the true state of the case. (There are several other letters from the Earl of Derby, but of no importance.)

1703, April 25.to P. Legh.-The Roman Catholic part of the country were something alarmed last week (at Manchester too) by means of a Commission which sat there on Tuesday last, directed to Lord Willoughby and others, to inquire after the estate of persons attainted and outlawed. (Some of the proceedings are described.)

1703, Jan. 22, Croxteth.-C. Molyneux to his cousin (P. Legh).-I hear that our Chancellor, Sir Leveson Gower, is endeavouring to get the castle of Leverpool, by which to deprive me of my just right.-Asks him to get Lawyer Blundell to see the Chancellor and state his right.

1704, Aug. 15.-Henry Bunbury to Mr. Legh.--No popery.

1710, Jan. 20.-(No names and mutilated.)-Alterations of offices. The Queen has promised the Duke of Beaufort that there shall be a thorough remove, and Mr. Harley says the same.-It is believed Lord Sunderland and some others will loose their heads.-The Commons have discovered great roguery among them that victual the navy. One Rigde, of Southampton, cheated several 1000 tons of beare. He's rich ;-hopes they will squeeze him well. The pursers and other officers of men of war are guilty in this cheat.

(1714 ?)—Letter recommending Sir Francis Leycester, of Tabley, and Wm. Shippen, as members for Newton. -The latter in the last Parliament was made thrice a commissioner for stating public accounts.

1714, Jan. 15.-Sir Francis Tabley promises to support Cholmly if he stands.

1743, April 30.-R. Wilbraham to P. Legh, junior. Poor Will Shippen is either dead or lies at point of death.