sick of an ague, after 20 days he became senseless by reason of the same sickness, and by the visitation of God died 19 March 1595-6. [1 p.]

1596, May 29. Greenwich.-Proclamation of Queen Elizabeth concerning the true and lawful winding of wools. [2 printed pages.]

1599, Aug. 17.-Muster roll for the rape of Bramber, co. Sussex, certifying the names of the persons charged with furnishing lances, light-horse and carbines, who put in appearances. [1 p.]

1599, Aug. 17].-The like for the rape of Hastings, co. Sussex. [1 p.]

1599, Aug. 17.-Muster roll for co. Essex, certifying the names of the persons charged with furnishing lances, and the names of the riders, viewed at London. Total 45 lances, besides the officers belonging to the band. [Long strip of paper.]

[1599, Aug. 17.]-Similar to the preceding. [Broad sheet.]

1599, Aug. 18. London.-Letter of authorisation to George Gill, Captain of the Horse, in co. Herts, to return home with his troop, but to keep them in such readiness as upon one day's warning he may be here [in London] to be employed for her Majesty's service as shall be thought fit. [Draft. p.]

1599, Aug. Essex House.-Several orders by Henry Percy, Earl of Northumberland, to William Meredith, Vice-Treasurer of Her Majesty's forces lately erected, to deliver to various captains (named) Her Majesty's prest for certain soldiers and attendants.

1599, Aug. 20.-Muster roll of the names of the owners and of the riders of the volunteer lances and light horse, as also of trained horse, within the division of Sir Philip Parker and Sir Anthony Wingfield, co. Suffolk, and under the charge of George Brooke, commander both of the ordinary and volunteer cavalry for that division. Total volunteer horse, 36; trained, 73. Dorso. Warrant for pay given the 22 of August. [3 pp.]

1599, Aug. 22. Barbecon.-Several pass warrants not filled up for captains, in this form.-The companies hereabout are many, the town pestered, and your place of abode not far hence, you are therefore to depart home, where your charge of horse with the owners may be better kept, but to take such order that upon one day's notice you may be here with your company.

[1599, Aug. 22.]-List of the names of such captains as have pass for the country.

1599.-Several muster rolls of the names of persons charged with the furnishing of various troops in Suffolk, Sussex, and Surrey and several other counties.

[1599, Aug.].-Note of the number of soldiers, foot and horse, to be supplied by the several counties named to the army at London, with the places of their rendezvous: total, foot 17,000, horse 1,280. For the army of Kent, to be furnished by Kent and Sussex: total, foot 10,000, horse 680. Mem. That letters be written to provide for the quartering and supply of victuals for these numbers. [1 p.]

VOL. VI. 1572 TO 1590.

1591-2, January.-This volume contains various illustrative documents relating to the trial of Sir John Perrot, Lord Deputy of Ireland, in 1591 and 1592. Comprising the defence prepared by Sir John Perrot, with copies of several letters of and to the Queen and Council, and a series of papers originally arranged in bundles distinguished by the letters B, C. Besides numerous other papers of a cognate character, chiefly relating to the character of the informer, Sir Dennis O'Roughan, priest, and Henry Byrde, who are shewn to have forged the Lord Deputy's signature, and to be in other ways unworthy of credit. The Calendar continues therefore to distinguish these papers in the same way, indicating also those which at the present time are missing. Several of these papers appear to be identical with those mentioned in "A note of certain writings "required by Sir John Perrot," being a list of papers which, by the Queen's command, he delivered to the Lord Admiral and Lord Buckhurst, or left at the Lord Chancellor's when he was examined, or at the Lord Treasurer's when committed to the Tower. See Calendar of State Papers, Domestic, Eliz. Vol. CCXLI. 15.

VOL. VII.

23 FEB. 1600 TO 1607.

1599-1600, Feb. 23.-Inventory extracted from the accompts of the year ended 22 Feb. 1599–1600, of all

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such provisions for the household use of the Earl of Northumberland as have been provided, with the prices NORTHUMpaid for the same. Total, 3467. 17s. 3d. [34 pp.]

1600, Nov. 22. Barwick.. [The President of the Council in the North; Thomas Cecil, Lord Burghley] to Queen Elizabeth. On the state of the garrison there, and defending his own character. [Copy. 2 pp.]

[1600 ?].-A project how to bring the Irish into one kind of language, manners and civility with the English and to convert their lands to the best profit, and to increase merchandise and manual trades. [3 pp.]

[1600 ?].[Robert Earl of Essex] Lord Deputy of Ireland to Queen Elizabeth. Begins The cause why of late I have so often troubled your Highness with my long letters. [On Irish affairs; and defending himself amongst other things from the machinations of Henry Bagnall, a follower of the ruler of Machiavelli and not his (Essex) friend, since his sister was married to the Chancellor's son and heir. 13 pp.]

[1600?]. Demonstration how the wars of Ireland may be maintained with little or no charge to her Majesty or the realm of England, but by Ireland itself, whereby the means of the rebels to maintain wars shall be much abridged, the crown of England enriched without prejudice to the realm or traffic, and the trade of Ireland re-established. [5 pp.]

1600-1, Feb. 7. Westminster.-Proclamation of Queen Elizabeth at the suit of the clothiers of Suffolk, Norfolk, and Essex, for the mitigation of the statutes 5 & 6 Edward VI., and 4 & 5 Philip and Mary, regulating the manufacture of woollen cloths, whereby the trade of clothing in those parts is like to be overthrown, the clothiers being continually molested by informers and searchers. [Printed copy. 1 p.]

Annexed. Orders to be observed by the clothiers of Suffolk, Norfolk, and Essex, in the making of woollen cloths, so that in future they shall not be sued or molested by any alnager, searcher, or informer for not performing the said statutes. [Printed copy.]

1601, Oct. 19.-Account by William Wicliffe of his expenses and losses when taken prisoner by the Scots, 19 Oct. 1601; for which he prays to be relieved, and to have the [Earl of Northumberland's ?] warrant for allowance thereof. Amongst other items are 2361., paid to the Scots for his ransom and charges.

1601-2, Jan. 6.—A full narrative or description of the reception and entertainment of the Muscovite ambassador and of an Italian nobleman, the Duke of Brachiana, who were received at the Court of Queen Elizabeth, together with the names of the noblemen in attendance on her Majesty at her dining abroad upon Twelfth-day January 6, 1601-2. [Much damaged at the edges by fire. 6 pp.]

1602, April 8. Cork.-Sir Richard Percy to Edmond Powton. I understand of the conclusion almost of my suit by your great care and industry. The rebels have made me so poor by intercepting all my carriages, that I shall be new to begin the world again. [1 p.]

1602, April 20. Brief abstract of nine several accompts of the household expenses of [Henry Percy, Earl of Northumberland] during the two years and four weeks ended 27 March, 1602. Total 24,6741. 17s. [2 pp.]

[1602, April 20].-A more condensed abstract of the same expenses. [1 p.]

[1602, April 20].-Brief accompt of the expenses of the [Earl of Northumberland] whilst in the Low Countries, by the space of 33 weeks, during the years 1600 and 1601. Total, 4,0131. 19s. 2 d., besides 1,1217. 18s. 10d. for purchase of horses. [p.]

1602-3, Feb. 1. Prague.-Commission from the Emperor of Germany, Rudolph II., to Ernest Count Shaumburg and Baron a Minckewitz, investing them with full powers to negotiate the treaty of Bremen, regulating the privileges of the merchant adventurers of England in Germany, and of the citizens of the Hans Towns in England. [Latin copy. 2 pp.]

1602-3, Feb. 22. Dublin Castle.-Copy of act of oblivion or general order by the Lord Montjoy, Lord Deputy, and the Council in Ireland, for all spoils done in the late rebellion prior to 1 Nov. 1602. [2 pp.]

1602-3, March 15.-Protestation on the part of the envoys and commissioners deputed by her Majesty Queen Elizabeth of England to the conference at Bremen, with the envoys of the Emperor Rudolph II. of Germany, against the subdelegation of his authority by Ernest, Count of Shaumburgh, to the persons named, who profess their words and writings to be of no authority. [Latin. Copy. 1 p.]

1602-3, March 16. Reprotestation of the Commissioners deputed from the Emperor, Rudolph II. of

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Germany, in reply to the protestation exhibited on the part of the English Commissioners. [Latin. Copy. 14 p.] See post, p. 153.

1603, June 10. Greenwich.-Privy seal, being a warrant dormant to the Treasurer and Chamberlains of the Exchequer to pay to Sir George Howme, Treasurer of Scotland and Under-Treasurer of the Exchequer, all sums due for the diet of the Lords of the Council in attendance, or for the fees, wages, diet and rewards of the Treasurer, Chamberlains, Chancellor, Barons of the Exchequer, Under-Treasurer, and all other officers, deputies, clerks, &c., entitled to receive the same, and payable at the receipt of the Exchequer, also for the rewards of the Judges, Sergeants, and Attorney and Solicitor-General, Customers, Comptrollers, and others; together with the cost of stationery, and other things necessary appertaining to their respective offices. [Copy. 34 pp.]

1603, July-Articles of a treaty of peace concluded between James I. of England, and Henry IV. of France, guaranteeing the independence of the Low Countries as against Spain, and arranging the conditions of mutual aid in the event of the King of Spain (Philip III.) declaring war either against England or France. [Copy in French, certified by Sir Thomas Wilson. 4 pp.]

1603, Oct. 15.

Aldingborn.-Bishop Watson of Chichester, and Dr. John Drury, to the Lord Treasurer [Thomas, Earl of Suffolk]. In this visitation it appears that Pearson, a lay Puritan, and divers others of that sort have passed with great diligence through the shire [of Sussex] and in some places by means of a schismatical minister have called together multitudes of the meaner sort of the people, and moved them by false reports to subscribe a petition, as we think, of the tenor inclosed; and another petition on the same subject is conveyed to the Deputy Lieutenants, &c. [Copy. 1 p.]

Encloses.-Form of the petition said to have been subscribed by the commonalty in Sussex to the king. The grievances are-1. Insufficient ministers; 2. the ccclesiastical courts. [5 pp.]

1603, Oct. 18. Court at Winchester.-The Council to Bishop Watson of Chichester, and Dr. Drurie; acknowledge their letter of the 15th instant, and require them to examine Pearson, and any other leaders or stirrers in this matter, and to send him with two others in custody of the messenger to this court. [Copy. 1p.]

1603 ?-Petition of Henry, 9th Earl of Northumberland, to James I. on his accession. That Henry late Earl of Northumberland, petitioner's great uncle, was induced by the wicked persuasion of some of his own servants, to disinherit his brother and heir, petitioner's grandfather, and to give all his lands to King Henry VIII. after his own decease without issue male; and thereupon after the Earl's death, his Majesty having the lands in his hands, gave the manors of Hunmanby, Nafferton, Wanford, Gembling, and Kirk-Leventon in co. York to your Majesty's ancestors, Matthew, Earl of Lennox, and the Lady Margaret his wife and their heirs afterwards Queen Mary, of her princely bounty, for the raising up of your subject's ancient house of nobility did not only restore petitioner's late uncle, Thomas, and his father Henry to their ancient titles, but withall gave them all the possessions of the said earldom which then remained in the crown, and amongst the rest the reversion of the manors above named. Asks the King to bestow the said manors, being part of the ancient possessions of his carldom, upon him.

[Draft written on the fly leaf of a letter, addressed to Sir Peter Fretchville, Knight, at Staveley. 1 p.]

1603? List of the persons in co. York who lent money to the late Queen Elizabeth upon Privy scals, with the amounts advanced by each and not yet repaid. [Certified copy. 5 pp.]

[1603]-A Treatise or Discourse addressed to king James I. [on his accession] exhorting him to weed out abuses from the Commonwealth, which like caterpillers are crept into this land, viz., bribers, &c., &c. The author refers to a book written by him to the late Queen Elizabeth, which book, with other matters therein expressed, was the cause of the afflictions of Gilbert Wilkinson and himself, although they meant well to our prince, country, and commonwealth. [Unfinished copy. 3 pp.]

1603 P-MS. treatise written by some person unnamed, but apparently of great observation and knowledge, entitled A yearly observation of the English

"and Spanish fleets, which were set forth one to anoy "the other, from the year 1585, when the war with Spain began until the year 1603, when his Majesty [James I.]

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"made his happy entrance into this kingdom, shewing "the designs, escapes, and errors on both sides, with the NORTHUM names of the Queen's ships and commanders." It BERLAND, commences with the voyage of Sir Francis Drake to the West Indies in 1585, and gives many minute particulars of the several naval expeditions and voyages of discovery which were undertaken during the succeeding years, until the accession of James I. The last chapter is devoted to an inquiry as to the existence of a northwest passage, and the information derived from the return of Hudson's ships; also how to proceed upon voyages of discovery.* [75 pp.]

[1603?].-List of proposed Acts of Parliament, entitled "A calendar of laws which may be thought on, and "out of which some may be chosen to be propounded for the general good of the king and the subjects." [1603].-Petition praying the king to grant one especial office of keeping register books of all licences and recognisances hereafter to be taken of any alehouse-keeper or victualer, the keeper to receive a fee of 2s. yearly of every of them.

1603-4, Feb. 16. Cork.-Sir Richard Percy to Edmond Wilson.

About some suit at court. "There is a flying report "of certain Dukes, Marquises, and Earls to be created "the next Parliament amongst whom my Lord of Northumberland is nominated; of this and all other occurrences let me be partaker." [1 p.]

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1604, March 25.-A check-roll of the names of the retainers and servants of Henry Percy, Earl of Northumberland, amongst whom was Thomas Percy, afterwards concerned in the gunpowder treason. [1 p.]

1604, Nov. 10. Whitehall.—The Council to Sir Thomas Parry, English Ambassador in France. English cloths at Rouen, to the value of 60,000l., having been seized by reason of a few being faulty, he is to deal with the king and his council not only for the present release of the said cloths, but also for the revocation of the late rigorous edict. [Copy. 2 pp.]

1604, Dec. 25, after.-Petition of the merchants of Exeter and other towns in the West of England to the Council, complaining that there is a greater rate demanded by the farmers of the customs upon the cloths shipped out of the ports in the western parts than ever has been paid until 25 Dec. 1604, last past, and praying redress.[p.]

[1604 P]An Act for the continuance and preserv"ation of the union of the realms of England and Scot"land, and for the abolishing and taking away of all "the hostile laws, statutes, and customes that might "disturb or hinder the same." [8 pp.] [? 1606, stat. 4 Jac. I. c. 1.]

[1604 P]. Several papers and petitions about woollen cloth.

[1604 ?].-Bill of charges for portage of the Earl of Northumberland's money to London from Topcliff in co. York. Total, 24l. 12s. 6d. [74 p.]

[1604 P-Note of the several sums given as New Year's gifts, by the Earl of Northumberland to the king, and various officers and servants at court. Total, 501. 5s. 2d. p.]

1604-5, Feb. 20. Dublin.-Proclamation by the Lord Deputy and Council of Ireland, against travelling with armour or weapons. [Copy, broad sheet.]

1604-5, Feb. 20. Castle of Dublin.-The like revoking all commissions of martial law granted to any persons before the date of the proclamation.

1604-5, March 1. Thetford.-Proclamation by the king for the recalling of mariners from the service of foreign states. [Printed copy. 2 sheets.]

1604-5, March. Greenwich.-The Council to the Lord Treasurer. The merchants of London trading into France obtained in the time of Elizabeth an authority for the levying of certain money upon all sorts of cloth shipped hither, towards the great charges which the said merchants sustained at that time, in prosecuting the revocation of an edict set forth by the French king for confiscation of English cloths, supposed to be badly wrought or stretched on the tenter; as also by occasion of letters of marque granted against them, and likewise of a law or custom there used, called 'Droict d'Aubeyne," which authority being now void and out of force, by the deccase of the late Queen, the merchants have made suit that it may be at this time renewed. . . Ask him to give present direction to the officers of the several ports, and of the customs, to cause the undermentioned dues to be levied on the several cloths,

Sir Wm. Monson was the author; see Copies of the Treatise in the Collections of the Marquis of Bath and the Marquis of Westminster.A. J. H.

kerseys, baize, and other commodities exported for France, and to pay over the same to Ottowell Smith, and Robert Bell, nominated by the merchants to receive the same.

Under written.--Rates of the dues to be levied upon the several kinds of cloths, kerseys, baize, cottons, &c., exported to France. [Copy. 1 p.]

1605, March 28.-Copy of certain points extracted out of the Lords' letters, dated 28 March 1605, on the behalf of the Earl of Tyrconnel, with the postils of the Lord Deputy and Council of Ireland in the opposite column. [2 pp.]

1605, June 16. Dublin.-Act of composition agreed upon between the Lord Deputy and Council of Ireland, and the agents appointed by the nobility and chief gentry of the English pale, and entered in the council book. [Copy. 2 pp.]

1605, July 20. College of Physicians at London.-The President and Censors of the college of Physicians, to that Mr. Lumkine [Jenkins ?], Surgeon, was lately convented and convicted before us for his sundry bad practices in physic, contrary to the statutes of this realm and the privileges of our college, for which together with his uncivil behaviour before us we thought it fit to commit him to prison, and fine him according to the statutes; notwithstanding, upon receipt of your Lordships' letters we have enlarged him, hoping of your favour in the maintenance of the privileges granted to our college by the statutes of this land. [1 p.]

1605, Sept. 6. Wells.-True bills found by the jury at the assizes, held at Wells in cos. Carlow and Kilkenny, Ireland, against the several persons named, with the names of the jurors. [4 pp.]

1605], Nov. 5.-Description of the personal appear ance or physionomy of [Thomas] Percy [one of the gunpowder conspirators, as given in the proclamation for his arrest]. [Modern copy. 1 p.]

[1605], Nov. 24. [Henry Percy, Earl of Northumberland?] to

This is a point of great [importance] and therefore I pray your Lordship look into [it that] the examinations cross not, so I humbly take my leave this 24 of Nov., 6 of the clock.

P.S. Mem. That my lord of Sussex went away in the afternoon from my house before myself that 5 of Nov. [Copy much burnt. p. This letter appears to have been printed, where ?]

[1605], Nov. 24.-[The same to the same?] I pray your Lordship open this letter inclosed, albeit I know that such letters as are directed to the whole table you do not ordinarily; for there is in it, concerning me, that I would you should not sleep without knowing it. Your Lordship's true friend to command.

[Copy. p. On the same paper as the above, and appears to have been printed.]

[1605], Nov. 25.-Henry Percy, Earl of Northumberland?] to

and the warrant to extend to the sealing up of Percy's closet door at Alnwick. The reason is that I hear Sir Henry Witherington was appointed to the looking to the castle; there are bonds there of his to the value of one thousand marks, which he being keeper, may dispose of to his own advantage. Now your Lordship knows my desire, I refer the rest to your consideration. I have lost enough already and loath to lose more; thus with my best wishes I rest, your Lordship's true friend to command. N.

[Copy. p. Much burnt, the first 8 or 10 lines being entirely lost, but the letter appears to have been printed.] 1605. Inventory of the goods remaining at Alnwick, belonging to [Thomas] Percy. [p.]

1605, Dec.-Account by William Wickliffe of moneys received by Thomas Percy belonging to Henry, Earl of Northumberland, and remaining unaccompted for; so it appears he has robbed your Lordship in toto of 1,9297., and I dare engage my credit, when the bonds and bills left in his custody come to be examined, you will be found to be deceived of no small sums of money besides this now appearing. [1 p.]

[1605 P].-Notes apparently written by some person [not named but] who had been committed to prison for his heterodox opinions in matters of religion, justifying his refusal to take the required oaths, and calling in question the right of the authorities to interfere with their meetings. [p.]

1605 P-Reasons in favour of the project for restoring good moneys again to Ireland, consisting of harps of stirling silver and some small copper moneys, in place of the base money lately coined during the reign of

Elizabeth, the valuation whereof is now in effect reduced to the true value, viz. from 12d. to 3d. [24 pp.]

[1605], or after.-Petition of William Davys, messenger of the chamber, to Henry Percy, Earl of Northumberland. Upon his petitioning the late Queen Elizabeth for 1007., owing by the late Sir John Perrot to Foulk Robartes of London, skinner, which debt had become due to petitioner through his marriage with Robarte's widow, her Majesty signified it to be her pleasure that the Countess of Northumberland should pay the same out of that royal gift which her Majesty had bestowed upon her Ladyship of Sir John Perrot's goods, debts, and leases; but petitioner had hitherto been unable to obtain the same. Asks for commiseration.

1605-6, Feb.-[Henry, Earl of Northumberland ?] to My Lord, it is very true I had received my Lord Treasurer's answer. I thank you for your good wishes and travail in this cause, there is no harm done but your Lordship's trouble. I cannot condemn your judgment in persuading me to put on foot such a matter, for it was reasonable in most men's expectations though I gave it over, after three days, as an abortion. I fear [Captain] Whitlock has been too pressing. Nothing doubting that my Lord Monteagle will be any changeling, I rest. [Draft. 1 p.]

[1606], July 14.--Particular of the charges demanded by the steward and butler for the provisions for the dinners in the Star Chamber, with a list in the opposite column of what is thought sufficient. Total of all such deductions 3011. 68., besides the deductions that might be taken from the steward's great bills of fare, if a bill thereof were delivered every dinner, that a true survey might be had of the same. [11 pp.]

[1606, July 14].-Observations on the means to be adopted for controlling the excessive charges of the steward for the dinners in the Star Chamber, &c. The chiefest occasion of all these abuses, as I think, are the patents which they pretend to have from the king, by colour whereof they are so emboldened, that it is in vain for me to intermeddle. [p.]

1606 P.-Report on the state of the question in debate between the Attorney-General on the one part, and Sir John Crooke and Sir Francis Bacon on the other, concerning the matters in question between the King's .Bench and the Lord President and Council of the Marches of Wales, as to the extent of jurisdiction, the competency of the King's Bench to examine the equity of a cause ordered or in suit in the Marches, the awarding of prohibitions, &c., specifying in what points they are agreed and in what they differ; also further points touching usage, which the Council for the Marches conceive to be agreed. [1 p.]

1607, April 14.-Conditions of a truce proposed to be concluded between the Archdukes and the States General of the United Provinces of the Netherlands,— on the basis of the acknowledgment of the independence of the States, and that each party shall abide with that which he at present holds, unless by a common consent an exchange of some towns or places be effected. [3 pp.]

1607, June 22. James Town, in Virginia. The Council in Virginia, to the Council of Virginia in England. We acknowledge ourselves accountable for our time here spent were it but to give you satisfaction of our industries and affections. Within less than seven weeks we are fortified well against the Indians, we have sown good store of wheat, we have sent you a taste of clapboard, we have built some houses, we have spared some hands for a discovery, and intend to better our proceedings. Our easiest and richest commodity, being sassafras roots, were gathered up by the sailors with loss and spoil of many of our tools and drawing away our men, without our knowledge, from their labour. We earnestly entreat you to see that we be not thus defrauded, since they are all our waged men, yet we wish so that the loss fall not entirely on them nor on ourselves. We believe they have two tons of sassafras, which if thrown on the market at their pleasure, will pull down the price for a long time. The land would How with milk and honey if so seconded by your careful wisdoms and bountiful hands. We are set down 80 miles within a river, for breadth, sweetness of water, length navigable up into the country, deep and bold channel so stored with sturgeon and other fish, as no man's fortune has ever possessed the like. The soil most fruitful, covered with good oak, ash, walnut tree, poplar, pine, sweet woods, cedar, and others yet without names, that yield gums pleasant as frankincense and experienced amongst us for great virtues in healing green wounds and aches. We entreat your succours for

our seconds with all expedition lest that all devouring Spaniard lay his ravenous hands upon these gold shewing mountains, which if it be so enabled he shall never dare to think on. This note makes known where our necessities most strike us; we beseech your present relief accordingly, otherwise to our greatest and last griefs we shall against our wills, not with that which we most willingly would. Captain Newport has seen all and knows all, he can fully satisfy your further expectations and ease you of our tedious letters. Signed by Edward Maria Wingfield, John Smith, John Martine, Bartholomew Gosnold, John Rattcliffe, George Kendall. [Copy. 2 pp.]

1607, July 29. Plymouth. Captain Christopher Newporte to Robert Cecill, Earl of Salisbury. I arrived here in the sound of Plymouth this day from the discovery of that part of Virginia imposed upon me and the rest of the colony for the south part, in which we have performed our duties to the utmost of our powers, and have discovered into the country near 200 miles, and a river navigable for great ships 150 miles. The country is excellent and very rich in gold and copper. Of the gold we have brought a say, and hope to be with your Lordship shortly to shew it his Majesty and the rest of the Lords. I will not deliver the expectance and assurance we have of great wealth, but will leave it to your Lordship's censure when you see the probabilities. I wish I might have come in person to have brought these glad tidings; but my inability of body, and the not having any man to put in trust of the ship and that in her, makes me to defer my coming till wind and weather be favourable. [Copy. p.]

1607, Oct. 13.-Notes made by William Mill of the sentences passed by the Star Chamber on various persons named during the reigns of Henry VIII. and Elizabeth for slander and seditious speeches. [13 p.]

[1607, Oct. 29 ?].-List of causes specially appointed to be heard in the Star Chamber this sitting day, specifying the names of the plaintiff's and defendants to each suit and the matter wherewith charged: viz., Philip Prosser of co. Brecon, against John Gibbons and others named, for confederacy, conspiracy, riot, &c. John Gibbons against Philip Prosser and others, for practise and other misdemeanors. James Standish of co. Lincoln, against Gregory Wolmer and others, for riot, &c. William Carter of co. Northampton against John Walley and others, for riot, unlawful assemblies, &c. [1 p.]

[1607, Oct. 29 ?].-Notes of the various sentences proposed by the several members of the Star Chamber to be passed on some person named [Robert] Holland for building new houses in London contrary to the King's proclamation. [On the same paper as the preceding. p.]

607, Oct. 29.—Notes of the proceedings in the Star Chamber against Robert Holland and others, builders, for infringing the proclamation prohibiting new buildings in London; with references to previous proclamations and sentences of the time of Elizabeth, amongst other reasons assigned for prohibiting new buildings are dangerous for infection, decay of other towns and "cities, increase of dearth, enhancing of prices." [1 p.]

[1607, Oct. 30].-List of causes specially appointed to be heard in the Star Chamber this sitting day, specifying the names of the plaintiffs and defendants in each suit and the matter wherewith charged: viz., Sir John Stafford, of co. Gloucester, against Henry Parmyter, for practise, &c. John Peck of co. Rutland against Kenelme Hill, for perjury in a court baron. John Gosse of co. Essex against Thomas Badcocke and others, for riot and unlawful assemblies. Thomas Russe, co. Norfolk, against Robert Francklyn, for forgery, &c. Richard Roughley of co. Lancaster, against Thomas Penketh and others, for riot and unlawful assemblies. [1 p.]

1607, Oct. 30.-Notes of the proceedings in the Star Chamber in the case of Sir John Stafford against Henry Parmyter. p.]

1607, Oct. 31.-Notes of proceedings in the Star Chamber relative to the manor of Havering, parcel of the Queen's jointure, where certain lands appear to have been disafforested and certain persons proceeded against for the killing of deer. [p.]

1607, Nov. 5.-The like, relative to a riot in which John Haton, John Halwood, and Thomas Vernon appear as the principal actors. Order made in this case, 5 Nov. 3 Jac. I. [1 p.]

1607, Nov. 4. List of causes specially appointed to be heard in the Star Chamber this sitting day, specifying the names of the plaintiffs and defendants in each suit and the matter wherewith charged: viz., Richard Roughley, of co. Lancaster against Thomas Penketh and others, for riot and unlawful assemblies. Johane

Moore, widow, against Robert Jacksonne, co. Middlesex, and others, for perjury, riot, &c. Albane Stepneth, co. Pembroke, against William Warren, for perjury, maintenance, &c. William Warren against Albane Stepneth, for perjury, extortion, &c. Sir Nicholas Hyde, co. Hereford, against Matthew Chase for perjury. [1 p.]

1607, Nov. 4.-Notes of the proceedings in the Star Chamber in the case of Richard Roughley against Thomas Penketh. [On the same paper as the preceding. 1 p.)

1607, Nov. 6. Notes of the proceedings in the Star Chamber in the case of Albane Stepneth against William Warren.

1607, Nov. 20.-List of causes specially appointed to be heard in the Star Chamber this sitting day, specifying the names of the plaintiffs and defendants in each suit and the matter wherewith charged: viz., William Warren, co. Pembroke, against Albane Stepneth, for perjury, extortion, &c. William Ashe, co. Devon, against John Hole, for forgery, &c. William Wheelows, co. Northampton, against Edward Mercer and others, for conspiracy, riot, &c. Christopher Lewes, co. Suffolk, against John Lanye and others, for perjury, extortion, &c. In the margin and on the reverse, notes are added of the judgments and proceedings in several of these causes. [14 p.]

[1607, Nov. 20].-Similar to the preceding. [1 p.]

[1607, Nov. 20].-Notes of the proceedings in the Star Chamber in the cases of William Warren, co. Pembroke, against Albane Stepneth, and of Christopher Lewes, co. Suffolk, against John Lanye and others. [2 pp.]

[1607, Nov. 27].-List of causes specially appointed to be heard in the Star Chamber this sitting day specifying the names of the plaintiffs and defendants in each suit and the matter wherewith charged: viz., William Warren, co. Pembroke, against Albane Stepneth, for perjury, riot, &c. William Wheelowes, co. Northampton, against Edward Mercer and others, for conspiracy, riot, &c. George Pomphrey, co. Gloucester, against Richard Wytt, for practise, extortion, &c. Richard Maynard, co. Sussex, against William Moone and others, for riot, unlawful assemblies, &c. With notes in the margin relative to the proceedings in the case of William Wheelowes against Edward Mercer. [1 p.]

1607, Nov. 27.-Notes of the proceedings in the Star Chamber in the case of William Wheelowes, against Edward Mercer and others, endorsed "conspiracy to hang an innocent for rape." [23 pp.]

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In this volume are several accounts of diets for the Star Chamber and several papers and petitions about woollen cloths.

VOL. VIII. 1603.

[1603 P].-MS. Book, on the fly-leaf of which are entered some brief notices of historical events in the reigns of Queens Mary and Elizabeth; then follows a brief treatise on the advantages and instruction to be obtained by a study of history, apparently intended as a preface or introduction to some larger work, perhaps the following treatise on the Art of War, in which the writer first treats of the duties of the captain, and the formation of an army, the choice of a camping ground, the duties of the marshal and other officers, the conditions of giving or accepting battle, the order of battle and address to the troops, mode of conducting a siege, ordinances upon oath, penal ordinances for the maintenance of discipline, &c. Sayings of philosophers with regard to war, plans exhibiting the formation of troops in marching, and for battle, directions for judging of the quality of powder and the making of shot for ordnance, gunnery practice, tables of distances, and use of the quadrant in determining the distance and direction of shot. At the end of the volume is a prayer or complaint addressed to God by some one [Jh. H. . . ] who appears to have been at that time prisoner in the Fleet. [This volume is in several hands and about a third of the leaves are blank.]

VOL. IX.

23RD SEPTEMBER 1608-1611.

1607-8, Feb. 10.-List of causes specially appointed to be heard in the Star Chamber this sitting day, specifying the names of the plaintiffs and defendants in each suit, and the matter wherewith charged: viz., Alexander Haithwaite, co. Berks, against Anthony Jeninges and

others, for riot, &c. Reginald Hedge, co. Suffolk, against Arunger Browne and others, for riot, &c. Henry Earl of Lincoln, co. Lincoln, against Sir Edward Dymock and others, for riot, unlawful assemblies, &c. Robert Gage, co. Northampton, against Michell Pickering and others, for riot, unlawful assemblies, &c. Thurston West, co. York, against Thomas Inman and others, for perjury, maintenance, &c. With marginal notes of the proceedings in the Star Chamber in the case of Alexander Haithwaite against Anthony Jeninges. [3 pp.]

1607-8, Feb. 13.-Notes of decisions in the Star Chamber, and punishments awarded for contempts of court, and for slandering and false accusing of counsellors, noblemen, judges, magistrates, and other great officers of state. [1 p.]

1608, April 5.-Notes concerning the punishment of contempts for slanders and false accusations of judges and magistrates, supported by examples or precedents recorded in English history and by former statutes. [1 p.]

[1608, April 5 ?].-Notes concerning the punishment of such as speak falsely or scandalously of noblemen or great officers of state, supported by references to the civil law and statutes. [p.]

[1608, April 19 ?]-List of causes specially appointed to be heard in the Star Chamber this sitting day, specifying the names of the plaintiffs and defendants in each suit, and the matter wherewith charged: viz., Thomas Dutton, co. York, against Ralph Hirde and others, for perjury, conspiracy, &c. Thomas Smallbrook, co. Warwick, against Thomas Colmore and others, for contriving and publishing of slanderous libels, riot, &c. William Ashe, co. Devon, against John Hole and others, for forgery, &c. And William Wheelows, co. Northampton, against Edward Mercer and others, for practise, confederacy, and riot. With marginal notes of the proceedings in the Star Chamber in the case of Thomas Smallbrook against Thomas Colmore and others. [1 p.]

[1608, April 19 ?].-Notes of the proceedings in the Star Chamber in the case of Thomas Smalbrook against Thomas Colmore and others. [24 pp.]

1608, April 20.-List of causes specially appointed to be heard in the Star Chamber this sitting day, specifying the names of the plaintiffs and defendants and the matter wherewith charged: viz., John Roper, co. Lancaster, against James Anderton and others, for riot, contempts, &c. Henry Townsend, co. Gloucester, against Sir John Stafford and others, for riot, &c. Thomas Cliffe, co. Kent, against Warham Jemmet, for perjury at the assises. Sir Thomas Waller, co. Kent, against Thomas Stilleon, for riot in hunting and killing of deer. [1 p.]

[1608, April 20].-List similar to the preceding, but with marginal notes relative to the case of John Roper against James Anderton and others. [1 p.]

[1608, April 20].-Notes of the proceedings in the Star Chamber in the case of John Roper against James Anderton and others. [2 pp.]

1608, April 20.-List of causes specially appointed to be heard in the Star Chamber this sitting day: viz., Thomas Park, co. Middlesex, against Thomas Cockshott and others, for riot, &c. Sir James Bourchier and others, co. Wilts, against David Waterhouse and others, for forgery, perjury, &c. John Rooper, co. Lancaster, against James Anderton and others, for riot, contempt, &c. Henry Townsend, co. Gloucester, against Sir John Stafforde and others, for riot, practise, &c.

1608, April 27.-Notes of the proceedings in the Star Chamber in the case of the Attorney-General against Edward Lee and others, for conspiracy, subornation of perjury, and false accusation of his own brother. 21 pp.]

[1608, April ?].-List of causes specially appointed to be heard in the Star Chamber this sitting day: viz., William Saunders, co. Bedford, against John Bell and others, for confederacy, unlawful maintenance, &c. Robert Fernley, co. Gloucester, against Edmond Chamberleyn and others, for riots, oppressions, &c. Thomas Farren, co. Leicester, against Barnard Addanieshed and others, for unlawful maintenance, &c. Katherine Moore, widow, co. Worcester, against Sir Arnold Liggon and Sir William Welshe, for misdemeanors in justices of peace. With marginal notes. [1 p.]

1608, June 1-List of causes specially appointed to be heard in the Star Chamber this sitting day: viz., Attorney-General, co. Essex, against Robert Quarles and others, for the unlawful hunting and killing of deer in Waltham forest. Attorney-General, co. Surrey, against Thomas Molleneux and others, for riot. Reginald Hedge, co. Suffolk, against Arunger Browne and others,

for riot, &c. Andrew Osborne, co. Kent, against John Blechenden and others, for riot, &c. With marginal notes of the proceedings in the Star chamber in the two first causes. [14 p.]

[1608, June 3].-List of causes specially appointed to be heard in the Star Chamber this sitting day: viz., Attorney-General, co. Surrey, against Thomas Mollineux and others, for riot, &c. Andrew Osborne, co. Kent, against John Blechenden and others, for riot, &c. William Veisez, co. Norfolk, against William Stanhawe, and others, for forging of a deed, riot, &c. William Veisey, co. Norfolk, against William Stanhawe, for forging of a deed and publishing thereof. With marginal notes. [1 p.]

1608, June 3.-Notes of the proceedings in the Star Chamber in the case of the Attorney-General against Thomas Mollineux for a riot, and other misdemeanors, in the marriage of the daughter of Mr. Brooke against his will, &c. [p.]

[1608, June 3P].-Notes of the punishments decreed for several offences cognisable in the Star Chamber. All who are fined are to be committed during the pleasure of the court, except great persons who are to be committed during the pleasure of the king. Amongst other cases mentioned is that of Mollineux, who married Mr. Brook's daughter. [See above the proceedings of the Star Chamber under date June 3, 1608.] [1 p.]

[1608, Nov. 11 ?].-List of causes specially appointed to be heard in the Star Chamber this sitting day : viz., John Hole, co. Somerset, against Matthew Lancaster and others, for contriving and publishing of infamous libels, prophanations, riots, &c. John Adgore and William Allen, co. Middlesex, against William Lake and others, for forging of a will, riot, perjury, &c. William Lake, co. Middlesex, against Sir John Brett and others, for riots, &c. John Fooke against Anthony Palmer and others, for riots, &c. With marginal notes in the case of John Hole against Matthew Lancaster, Robert Attwell and the other defendants, specifying the names of the actors in the show, and the punishments awarded to the several defendants in this suit. [2 pp.]

1608, Nov. 11.-Notes of the proceedings in the Star Chamber in the case of John Hole against Matthew Lancaster, Robert Attwell and others; interspersed with references to Scripture, and passages from classic writers bearing on the subject of libel, together with the names of the publishers of the libel and of the actors in the scandalous show. [1 p.]

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1608, Nov. 13.-Notes of the proceedings in the Star Chamber in the case of the Lord Balmeriño, and of the speeches used by the Lords at his trial, with his answers. The Lord Treasurer began, "A deadly wound stricken "into the king's heart, whose judgment, piety, religion, "and sincerity lieth yet in bleeding.' "A secretary "in whom the breach of trust reposed in him is most dangerous and damnable." "It is in the power [of a minister] to wound a king and state more than an army "of men, for against an army there is defence, against "trust there is none."-The king's proceedings in the process of this cause.-The king spoke with them and commanded him to keep his house.-If that letter had been the king's, he had assuredly bowed his knee to Baal. If counterfeiting his seal be treason then this counterfeiting his majesty's mind much more.-The king's defence [his book entitled An Apology for the Oath of Allegiance ?]-The reply of Bellarmine [the Cardinal] in the name of Matheus Tortus.

[1608, Nov. 13?].-Further notes of the proceedings in the Star Chamber in the case of the Lord Balmerino. The king often dealt with in Scotland to change his faith, but refused it. Watson examined by the Earl of Northampton a little before his death denied that the king gave him any hope, though he told it to strengthen the Papists' hope. The Duke of Lorraine's messenger, a gentleman of the Pope's chamber tempting the king in matter of religion, but the king refused it. Sir Edward Dromond a Cardinal's servant. The king's memory so happy as that he was able to charge the Lord Balmerino with so many interrogatories. The Lord Balmerino dallied the first day; considered better; confessed the truth. The Council of England have done nothing herein to prejudice the proceeding of Scotland. Now the cause [is] in the hands of noblemen of Scotland who are more jealous to admit mere upstarts to be noblemen than we are. The Lord Balmerino confesses again the abuse of the king's trust. The greatness of his offence. His want of hope of pardon. The king's great virtues and favours to him. A lamentation of his [Balmerino's] own faults and overtakings in this cause, especially to deal with his Majesty's conscience which he knew to be so clear.