5. Latin poems; 18 leaves in double columns. The 1st is De instabilitate fortunæ, beginning "Vertat ad occasum "fortune gratia fallax." At the end of the 5th leaf is the colophon "Explicit "emeritum Vindosinensis opus." On the 5th leaf begin Latin hexameters and pentameters on the death of an Archbishop; "Flete puer mecum, mea "pignora flete fideles." On 5b. Versus Anselmi Cant. Arch. (hexameters and pentameters), beginning "Nec tonsura facit monachum, nec "horrida vestis." (These are poems under various headings.) At 14 6. Versus Ade de Barchinga; begin, "Quid mun"dus, quid opes, quid honor, nisi vana vorago." (4 columns.) Then, Versus Hugonis primi Prioris de Montacuto; postea Abbatis de Michelneia. (1 coll.) Versus cujusdam de malis. (12 lines.) De Londonio et de Tamesi flumine. (20 lines.) The last poem is "Ritmus de Inc[arnatione] Domini, (4 columns.) Begins "Multum a comfratribus pridie rogatus Deus Dei filius." On p. 1 of the volume is a memorandum in Latin that the volume was given by brother Nicholas de Waldey to God and the Abbey of St. Albans. The first tract in the volume is the work of William de Conches, "De Naturis." A quarto volume contains French Commentaries on the Proverbs of Solomon, &c., &c. At the end (153–185) is a romance "De Saladin le Cortois Sarrazin." It begins, "Ou temps passe ot un Conde en Ponthieu qi mult ama "chevalerie e le siegle." (At that time there was a Count de St. Pol; he had no heir of his body; but his sister the Lady of Dammart in Ponthieu had a son, &c., &c.) A 4to. volume, vellum, 15th century. 1. The ladder of Heaven. Begins "The first ronge of "this full holy laddyr is right feith." 66 2. Meditations on the Pater Noster; beginning "O almyghtie & alwise & witty;" (3 pp.) followed by the same in Latin. 4. Confession; beginning "I knowledge & yeld me gilty "to God almyghty." (11 pp.) 5. The tract of Richard the hermit to Marjory de Kyrkby on Contemplative Life. Begins "In every synful man & 66 woman. Seven leaves (of 2 columns) of poetry "De amore Dei." Beginning, "Love is lyf that lesteth ay." Another (10 columns) "Ihu swet now wil I synge To the a songe of love langynge." Ends, "Pitte & joy with gret lykynge Sweet Ihu this to me brynge." Walter Hylton's treatise on contemplative, active, and mixed life. How a man shall suffre deseases & not dispeire (5 leaves) headed, Here men lerne how, &c. (4 lines). Begins "For "as myche as the Apostle seith that without feith." Ends "victory over the fend to worshippe of that lord. Amen." Lamentacion of our Lady (9 pp.). Begins “ When that "I Mary Jhu modyr sat in Jerusalem." Ends" grant us "all his benison."* 66 [The Parsons Tale, by Chaucer.] This, in the Table, is called The thre parties of Penance. (49 leaves; 1st and 2nd parts; then of the seven deadly sins; then the 3rd part.) Begins "Our swete lord god of hevyn that no man wold "perish but wol that we al cam to the knowlech of hym." Ends" and the lyf by deth & mortification of syn.” A religious tract of 25 pp.: begins "Love of kynde & care me byndeth lady Yow to lere with the witte of wise "men."-On the 4th page "This boke is partid in thre, " & everiche closed with Amen. 1st begynnith Love of kynde, & that biddeth do welle. The 2nd techeth to do "welle, & beginnith that God is one. The 3rd eveth "talent to do welle, & begynneth Many men.”—The last two pp. of the tract are occupied with a poem (in the margin" Of the leste joy of Paradise ") beginning, * This seems to be a translation of a medieval forgery-a Latin letter addressed by the Virgin to all the faithful in Christ and her friends, in which she bewails her state and gives a short account of the trial and passion of Christ. My copy (of the 15th century) is dated from 'Jerusalem, the 7th of March in the 32nd year of my son's Incarnation." (He went into a garden, listened to the birds; 300 years passed his name was William Weston.)* At the foot of each page of this tract is a proverb or moral saw in a distich; and on the last page (referring to these) "These be the proverbes of Salomon The wisest man that ever was one." There are two poems by a later hand, viz., A prayer to the Virgin; and one beginning Timor mortis conturbat me. A Meditation on the Passion in verse; Begins, "Jhu that hast me dere ibought Write thu gostly in my tho3t That I may with devocion Thinke on thy dere passion." The fifteen ooes (O's), in English. A revelation of the pains of Purgatory shewed to a devout woman solitary. Begins, "Al maner thynge that is begon." At the beginning of this volume is the note "Constat "Johni Thynne." (He was an M.P. temp. Hen. VIII.) Quarto, vellum, 15th century.-Metrical Calendar by Lydgate (12 pp). Begins, "Jhesu lord for thi holy circumcision." Poem to St. Veronica (with picture, and picture of the instruments of the Passion). Beginning, "O Vernicle, I honour hym & the." Verses to the Knife, the Pelican, the Nails, &c. &c., to the Cross, to the Trinity, to the Saints, and Martyrs. fo. 20. Oratio Magistri Richardi de Castre quam ipse composuit (7 verses of 4 lines). Begins, "Jhesu lord that madest me, Ends, And with thi blessed blode hast bought." "Jhu for thy blissful blood Brynge the soules into blisse, Fro whom I have had any good And spare that they have done amysse." Other English Poems: Pater Noster in English, Ave Maria, &c. The Seven Penitential Psalms in verse by Hampole, Begin, "Lord in thin angure uptake me nou3t. Kurie "Eleeson." Poem on the passion, Beginning, "Jhu that hast me dere ibought." Quarto, vellum, 15th century.-Hampole's Pricke of Conscience, in English verse. Begins, "Syn the creature that skyl has nan Him lovyth the kynde that he hath than." Ends (imperfectly, far on in the 7th book), That in the citye of heven may falle, And the wanyng stedys that are ther inne." Small quarto, vellum, early in the 15th century. 1. A tretise how God comaundeb us to love him in allwise. The comaundement of God is that we love oure lord in alle our herte, &c. Ends, "for the fulnes of the "lawe is charity; in that hangeth alle the lawe." (7 leaves.) 2. A tretise of Contemplation. Begins, "First you shall "thinke how the worlde is passinge and not durynge.” Ends, "and set knytes for to kepe it in to be brid day were a goo." (8 leaves.) 66 3. A tretise of Richard the hermit of Hampole, how sinful men should amend their lives. Begins (after a text) "That is to seie, ne lette you not to turnen agen to þi lord god." (12 chapters.) 4. These be the XVI. condicions of Charite-that alle cristen men schulden be clothed with gostly . . The 1st is that Charite is patient. . . . After some pages of extracts from the Bible comes "Her bigynib the myrror of Synners," beginning, "For so myche as we beb in the way of this passyng life.' (22 fos.) Ends imperfectly. 66 Quarto, vellum, 15th century. Lyndewood's Collection of Ecclesiastical Constitutions. 2. Regulæ Juris libri sexti exposite secundum Chesylden (187-206). Octavo, paper, 16th century. Constitutions of Robert, Archbishop of Canterbury (1295). Begins (after a prologue) with Forma juramenti Judicum. (See Spelman's Concilia, vol. 2, p. 413, fol. Lond. 1664.) About 80 leaves. It has the autograph signature of Henry Spelman. Quarto, vellum, 14th and 15th centuries. Latin. The first 11 leaves contain a treatise of the nature of Charters, * Longfellow versifies this story in his poem "The Golden Legend." MARQUI Then follow forms of Charters and letters. The volume was evidently compiled for the Priory of Robertsbridge, Co. Sussex.* A little past the middle of the volume is a treatise how to compose letters in French; with examples. (7 pp.); and a treatise on French orthography with examples of letters (very curious). (15 pp.) After various more forms (taken from real letters) comes another book of forms, with a table; (171 forms) arranged by Nicolas de W., as he states in a letter to John de Bredone, a monk of Combe Monastery. The volume evidently contains copies of many of the Robertsbridge Charters. Quarto, vellum, 15th century.-The title in a much later hand is " Objectiones et Argumenta contra et pro "privilegiis Sanctuarii Westmonasteriensis." (308 fos.; but begins on the 9th.) It contains copies of early charters, some of Anglo-Saxon times. The arguments are interspersed. Grostete's Testament of the Twelve Patriarchs is cited. At fo. 51 is a large heading, Responsiones ad omnia argumenta facta contra privilegia Westm. Ends on 256 b. 256 b. Tractatus de Sanguine Christi precioso, dedicated to Richard (3d) by William Sudbury, bachelor of Divinity. It discusses the question whether any part of the blood now remains on earth. At 284 b. is a Copy of a Bull of Pope Clement, dated Avignon, kal. Jun., 5th year of his pontificate. In evidence for the blood it cites pictures at Bruges, at Ashrugge, and at Westminster; and there are 7 pages of copies and notes of Indulgences. The volume has the autograph "Henry Spelman, Mil." Folio, vellum and paper, 14th and 16th centuries.— Register of lands belonging to the Priory of Mayden Bradley, Wilts. (31 leaves.) Pp. 68-99. Extracts from computus of William Hargill, the King's bailiff (36 Hen. 8) for Warminster, Buggeley, and Whitborne. Pp. 104-117. Acquittances to Mr. Thynne by the Receivers of the King's Rents, tempp. Elizabeth and James 1st. Folio, vellum, 13th century. Seven leaves of an ancient Cartulary of Cirencester, in double columns. The earliest document is a composition between the Church of Chichester and Wandragesil de Curcellis, temp. John de Villula, bishop of Bath from 1088 to 1122; and the latest is dated 5 John. There are copies of 40 documents and part of another. The Church of Frome belonged to the Austin Canons of Cirencester; and this Cartulary came to Longleat with the title deeds of the Rectory of Frome. Sir Thomas Phillipps had a Cartulary, and a Register is in the Bodleian Library. Folio, vellum, in a Case lettered Liber Rubeus Bathoniæ (The Red Book of Bath). Sixty-eight leaves (and a fly leaf) of vellum. 1 and 2. The Golden Numbers with entries of Saints, notices of deaths of Bishops, &c. Fo. 3. Contenta in hoc libello Rubro de Bath', A.D. 1428. ii bilanc' cum suis ponderibus ad aurum. (Inside one of the oak boards of the volume is a hollow place where doubtless the scales and weights were kept.) Fo. 4. Letter of King Henry V. to Charles of France, dated "sub privato nostro in nostro exercitu apud Castrum "nostrum de Togna mensis Augusti die 13, A.D. 1417, "Regnorum vero nostrorum anno quinto."-And Reply of Charles, in French, dated Paris, the last of August 1417. Fol. 5. English version of some of the Ten Commandments. Fol. 6-10. Calendar. (May and June absent.) Fol. 11. English verses on the prognostications for the days of the week. Fol. 13. Drawing of a figure of a man. Fol. 18. The Statute De officio Coronatoris in French and Latin. Fol. 22. Forme de Abjuracion (in French). Fol. 23. Magna Carta; Carta de foresta; Sententiæ latæ; In quibus casibus non jacent essonia; Dies Communes in Banco; Modus faciendi homagium et fidelitatem; De mensuris et ponderibus. Fol. 30. De etatibus et bellicis eventibus. The latest is the taking of Rouen, A.D. 1419. Fol. 30 b. Battle Abbey Roll. Fol. 31. Assisa Cerevisiæ. Fol. 32. Assisa panis. Fol. 35 b. A short Brute Chronicle, beginning "Brutus post destructionem Magnæ Troja veniens in Insulam tunc nominatam Albion." (It has circles with names of Kings crowned.) At 42 b. is an English poem on Arthur, beginning, "Harkeneth that loveth honour" (printed by * Lord de Lisle has nearly all the charters of this house. See Report on his lordship's Collection in this Appendix. At the E. E. Text Society). At fol. 46 b. Constantine. 49 b. Harold is said to be at Waltham. At fol. 50. Walter Tyrell is called "nobilis et senex miles." At fol. 52 it is said that John was believed to be poisoned by the fruit and eating of pears. At 53 b. the names of Edward 3d's twelve children by Philippa are given. At fol. 54 is a pedigree showing the right of the King of England to the Crown of France.-Fol. 55. The legend of St. Katherine, a poem in 11 leaves, beginning, "Soverayne & frendez bat bep now here." Fol. 66. Statute of 12 Richard 2 (Cambridge) confirmed by Statute 11 Hen. 4 (Westminster), about Labourers; and another. Fol. 67. Statute De prerogativa Regis. 66 Fol. 68. Copy of presentment super ordinatione pil"lorie," Friday, 6 November, 13 Hen. 4 (1412), before the Mayor of Bath. About 2 dozen persons are named, all of whom, except one, say that the best place in the city for the Pillory is near the Cross in North Street, as it stood of old: and that was confirmed by Robert Hill the seneschal on the Law-day following. (There is a sketch of the Pillory.) Copy of Epitaphs on Alexander de Alneto and Erneburia, his wife, and Eulcus de Alneto, his son, and Lucia de Marissis, his daughter, and Jordan de Marissis, son of Lucia, and William de Marissis, son of the said Jordan; said to be in the right arch of the ruinous temple of Minerva, yet standing, 1582. This volume is cited by W. Burton in his Commentary on Antoninus's Itinerary. It was bequeathed to Lord Weymouth in 1703 by Dr. Guidot of Bath. Folio, vellum, 14th century.-Registrum Cartarum Abbatiæ beatæ Mariæ de Glastonia. (450 pp. and fly leaves.) Fly leaf. Original Bull of Pope John XXI. to Adam, Abbot of Glastonbury, permitting his own confessor to absolve him "in articulo mortis." Tables. 1. De jurisdictione. 2. De ecclesiis appropriatis (24 items). Fol. 410 (15th century writing). Letter of Henry, King of England and France, to Oliver, Bishop of Bath and Wells. Fol. 418. Taxatio Temporalium: diocese of Bath and Wells. Fol. 421. The 15th raised in 8 Edw. III. Fol. 427. Register of deeds in the Treasury of Wells in the eighth year of William de Marchis. (5 pp. of two columns.) On the blank leaf following p. 446 is the note "Hic "liber continet 243 fol." Pp. 3 to 9 contain the account given by Edward I. of the superiority of England over Scotland. This volume was known to Tanner. Folio, paper, 15th century.—Rental of lands appertaining to the Bishopric of Hereford, in Prestbury. (74 leaves and fly leaf.) Folio, paper, 16th century.-Book of expenses of St. Edward of Shafton, Co. Dorset. (96 fol.) It is the account of Sir William Uvedall, 24-25 Hen. VIII. Folio, paper, 16th century.-Rental of the Cistercian Abbey of Strata Florida, Co. Cardigan. (51 fol.) This volume was known to Tanner. Folio, vellum, 13th, 14th, and 15th centuries.-Register of Charters of the Abbey of St. Mary de Tama, Co. Oxford. (87 fol.) Known to Tanner. Folio, paper, 17th century.-Livings in the Chancellor's gift pleno jure. 1660-65. Those presented to by Lord Keeper Coventry are marked. Folio, paper, 17th century.-Entries of Presentations, 1660-1667. (255 pp.) Contains the names of the livings and names of the presentees, and dates of presentations and values of the livings. Large folio, paper, 17th century.-Nine leaves showing presentations, 1673–75. Folio, paper, 17th century.-A Valor Ecclesiasticus, by Counties:-alphabetical. Large folio, paper, 1603.--Mirdolah Olam Elohim. God's separation a first foundation of the world, according to the capacity of Moses and experience of younger age, for Fysig or Filosophy, magical or cabalistical, with sound respect of salvation by the same divinity; most probably defined by A. T. March 1603.-After a dedication to the King the text begins, “In filosophy it seemeth hard to "consider." Ends (fol. 176), God restoreth the dry "bones of those that sleep or ar ded to a body."—(The author uses the Anglo-Saxon Ŏ, and spells phonetically; much like Butler, who wrote o Bees, temp. James I.)-In the volume are notes concerning the manors of Fenington and Wilton. Large folio, vellum, end of 14th century.-Higden's Polycronicon, in Latin. Table of 13 pp., alphabetical. MARQUIS OF BATH. MARQUIS OF BATH. Prologue begins, "Post predaros." The sixth book begins, “Aluredus quartus." The seventh book begins with William I.'s coming to London and his coronation. The last date is 1360. Et cito post missi sunt nuncii summi pontificis Avinion, pro pace et pactis mutuis confirmandis. At the end of the year 1326 the author says that William Trussell, as Proctor for the Parliament, renounced their homage and defied the King. This was published at London. Eodem anno in vigilia purificationis B.M. filius regis factus est miles. Edwardus filius Edwardi post conquestum tercius adolescens xv. circiter annorum vivente adhuc patre suo in festo purificationis B.M. coronatus est in regem apud Westm.-Two leaves and a half of his reign, down to 1360.-The author cites a Wills de R. On folio 7 is a Mappa Mundi in a vesica piscis. The volume is written by two or three scribes, but very neatly and regularly. At the top of fol. 1 is the note, "Liber Willelmi Browne, " 1612." Folio, paper, 15th century.-[Chronicle of London] from Richard I. to Henry VI. The first 29 pages are meagre. It begins with the names of the Wardens and Bailiffs, in 1189. In 1199 and afterwards, after the names are historical notes. 1202. In the same yere, that is to say, the yere of our lord God 1202, there were great rains and thunders. At fol. 29. 22 Richard II. In the same year King Richard went over the sea. (1 pages.) Fol. 29. At length are given the articles, &c. for the deposition of Richard II. Beginning, "Hit is to witte & "be hadde in mynde," and ending with King Richard's speech in English. The coronation of Henry IV.; the challenge by the champion Dymoke; the Bill against Bagot, in English. The volume ends with the coronation of Henry VI. in France, and the preparations for a coronation in England, and the ordinances made in the city of London against the coming of the King. The chronicle is more full than that published by Sir Harris Nicolas in 1827. At the end is a poem by Lydgate "On the Process." Begins, "Toward the ende of wyendie Februarie." Ends, "On the right hande of thies Emperesses Stood seuen maydens verry celesteal," being the first two lines of the 23rd stanza of the same poem printed by Nicolas (among the illustrations to the Chronicle of London), which contains 79 stanzas. Folio, paper, 16th century.-Froissart, in English; fourth book of the Chronicle of England. Begins, "So as ye have harde here above rehersed of the "bokes before this." The next chapter begins, " Now let us considre the wordes "of the Duke of Lancastre." Ends with the chapter of the death of Richard 11., the last words being, "for as many messengers as come we "shall cast them into the Moeuze." Folio, vellum, 14th and 15th centuries.-Higden's Polycronicon in Latin. Imperfect towards the end of the reign of Edward II., where another hand takes it up down to 1425, where it ends imperfectly. At 1425 a certain friar minor named William Russell preached that personal tithes did not fall under the divine precept. Before the additions are references in the margins, "plus "in supplicationibus." A second hand takes up the work in 1321 with the words "Ab hoc itaque tempore," down to "infestaret." 1327. The removal of the old King to Berkeley, and his death by a hot iron (veru). In 1329 much debate whether the old King was to be put among the Saints. After "In Parliamento apud Winton" a new hand begins. After the word "confirmandis,” in the year 1360 (where the other MS. ends), the work is continued thus, “Deinde "in Parliamento apud Westm. facta collatione Concordie "inter reges," &c. &c. After account of death of Edward III., and a long commendation of him ending, "et quod dolendum est in manu "contumacionem postea habuerunt,"--come short memoranda of murrains in 1348, 1361, 1369, 1372, 1376, 1382, and 1406, and of two or three pestilences; in 1411 and 1419 great pestilences are noticed. The historical notices from 1377 to 1425 occupy only 54 pages, ending thus, quidam pater minor (William Russell) predicavit London. "quod decime personales non cadunt sub precepto "divino saltem ut solvantur parochiali curato, quare licet "unicuique nisi;" the last two words being catchwords, and the last words of the volume. 66 Folio, paper, 16th century (temp. Hen. VIII.).-Names of persons resident at Calais, places of birth, parentage, &c. (fol. 1-69); and papers relating to the King's orders for MARQUI fortifying Calais (70-86). Folio, paper, 17th century.-Proceedings in Parliament, 1 & 2 Ric. III., begins, "Friday 23 Jan. 1 Richard 3. "in the painted chamber." Ends with (cap. xv.) An Act for annulling Letters Patent to Elizabeth, late wife of Sir John Grey. Folio, paper, 16th century.-Copy of the Act of Resumption of Henry VII., and the numerous provisoes of exception in another Act. Large folio, paper, 15th century.-Declarations or Accounts of divers Receivers of King Henry VII. in England and Wales of the possessions late of divers persons, for one year to Michaelmas, 21 Henry VII. (15 leaves.) At the end is a note that it was made so that the King might judge what he would maintain and what not. The volume is made up from the accounts of divers persons named who were receivers of the respective estates. Folio, paper, 17th century.-Copy of the Act of Resumption of 28 Hen. VI.; from the Rolls of Parliament. Folio, paper, 17th century.-Extracts from the Council Book, 32 Hen. VIII. to May 13, 1572, and a few in Dec. 1600. (10 leaves.) Folio, paper, beginning of 16th century.-A yearly observation of the English and Spanish fleets that were sett forth only to annoy the others, from 1585 that the war with Spain began until the year 1602 that the King James made his happy entrance into this kingdom, showing the designs, escapes, and errors on both sides, with the names of the Queen's 'ships and commanders. (111 pages.) Begins, Upon the knowledge of the Imbarge made by the King "of Spain;" ends with a notice of the news of the death of Elizabeth and the accession of James, coming to the Fleet. (By Sir Wm. Monson.) Thick large folio, paper, 17th century.-Another corrected copy of the above. Sir Wm. Monson's Naval Tracts, in six books. P. 14. Drake's second voyage to the road of Cadiz, and afterwards to the island of Terceira, 1587. P. 15. Actions of Spaniards, 1588. P. 20. Actions of Portugal, 1589. P. 22. Earl of Cumberland's voyage in 1589. P. 25. Hawkins and Frobisher's voyage to the coasts of Spain and the Islands. P. 27. The two fleets, one by us under Lord Thomas Howard, the other by the Spaniards under Don Alonso de Basso, 1591. P. 29. Earl of Cumberland's voyage to the coast of Spain, 1591. P. 30. A voyage undertaken by Sir W. Ralegh; but himself retiring, left the charge to Sir Martin Frobisher, 1592. P. 32. Earl of Cumberland's voyage to Spain and the Islands, 1593. P. 34. Sir Martin Frobisher's voyage to Brest, 1594. P. 35. Sir F. Drake and Sir Jno. Hawkins's voyage to the Indies, 1595. P. 37. Voyage of the Earl of Essex and the Lord Admiral, 1596. P. 45. Voyage to the Islands; the Earl of Essex, General, 1597. P. 53. Voyage of Lord Thomas Howard to the Downs, whence he returned in one month, 1599. P. 55. Sir Richard Lewson's voyage to the Islands, 1600. P. 56. The same to Ireland, 1601. P. 58. The same and Sir William Monson to the coast of Spain, 1602. P. 68. Sir William Monson's voyage to the coast of Spain, 1602. P. 72. Sir R. Lewson's and Sir W. Monson's voyage to the Narrow Seas, 1602. P. 74. Copy of Sir R. Cecil's letter to the Queen, on the Navy. P. 83. A short description of the duties of the Admiral at sea. P. 92. Names and particulars of ships left by Queen Elizabeth at her death. (43 ships.) The 2nd book is dedicated to his second son. It occupies 85 pp., and contains A general account of our naval affairs. The 3rd book contains The Office of the High Admiral of England, and all ministers and inferior officers, &c. (82 pp.) The 4th book includes The Discoveries of several Countries, and the Enterprises of the Spaniards and Portugal in the conquest of the Indies, &c. (82 pp.) The 5th book contains Divers subjects tendered for the good of the King and Kingdom, &c.; dedicated to the Projectors of this age. (84 pp.) OF BATH 66 An Epitome of Successions. (90-101.) Folio, paper, 16th century (14 leaves).-Regulations for household of Edward (IV.) Begins (after a preamble), First, it is ordered that after any such assignation." (This does not seem to be in the volume printed by the Society of Antiquaries in 1790.) Folio, paper, 17th century.-The condition of the state of England and the relation it beareth to other Provinces. (80 leaves.) Begins, "Howsoever, every Kingdom and "Commonwealth." (Sir Thomas Overbury's affair is fully discussed.) Folio, paper, 17th century.-Another copy of the above; but the end varies, and it does not contain verses near the end, as the other copy does. Copy of letters by Lord Bacon. (27 leaves.) Folio, paper, 22 leaves.-Notes in Council, by Coventry. Dec. 30, 1664, to July 1, 1666. Folio, paper, 17th century.-Narrative of the Venetians' tender of assistance to Charles I. in his civil wars, and the disappointment of it; As likewise of the danger of confiscating the English merchants' effects in Turkey to his Majesty's use. By Sir G. Talbot. Begins, "Being employed in "the service of King Charles the 1st at Venice." (4 leaves.) 2. Narrative of the Earl of Sandwich's attempt upon Berghen with the English fleet, Aug..3, 1665, and the cause of his miscarriage. (7 leaves.) Begins, "When his Majesty employed Sir G. Talbot." 3. Of the Jewel House; with the ancient rights belonging to the Master and Treasurer thereof. (7 leaves.) 4. Narrative of Col. Blood's attempt upon the Crown. (6 leaves.) Folio, paper, 17th century. (103 leaves.)-Diary of Events, from end of Aug. 1661 to May 1663. (Great part of this volume is much damaged by damp.) Folio, paper, 17th century.-Copies of Official papers and accounts relating to the Jointure of the wife of Charles II.; 1667-1672. (Upwards of 100 pp., with index.) 1. Charter of privileges conferred on the Queen, 20th Aug., 19 Charles II. 2. Copy of Patent granted to the Queen, Aug. 13, 25 Car. II. 3. A rate made up and prepared by warrant of the Earl of Southampton and Lord Ashley, Chancellor of the Exchequer, dated 14th Jan. 1662, for a grant of the honour of Grafton, &c., &c., in part of provision for her jointure. (99 pp., with index.) Copy certificate of Shaftesbury and Clifford, 1672, that they had passed the rate. Folio, paper, 17th century.-Collection of proceedings on the Impeachment of the Earl of Clarendon.—The Impeachment and speeches: 1667. Folio, paper, 17th century.-The Earl of Bristol's Impeachment of Clarendon :-the proceedings in the House of Lords thereon. 10th July 1663. Arguments in the K. B. in the case of Godwin v. Hales upon the stat. 25 Car. II.; of the King's dispensing power. T. Term, 1686. (8 leaves.) Observations on the case of Customs cited in Coke's 12th Report, pp. 17 and 18. (8 leaves.) Proceedings of the Lords Commissioners for inspecting Ecclesiastical Affairs, against Dr. H. Compton, bishop of London, 1686. (8 leaves.) Transcript of several transactions relating to Henry, bishop of London. (15 leaves.) This is about Dr. Sharp, rector of St. Giles's church. A modest plea for some Excises at this time; by Sir Charles Sedley, Bart. (33 pp.) Report of the free Conferences between the Lords and Commons upon the Bill of Treason, 5th Jan. 1691. (60 pp.) Folio, paper, 17th century.-Proceedings in the case of Skinner v. The East India Company. (About 42 leaves.) It comprises the proceedings in both Houses of Parliament. Large thin folio, paper, 17th century.-Accounts of the Royal Household, 6 Car. I. and 16 Car. II.; in parallel columns. (About 20 leaves.) 2. The ordinary charge for his Majesty's Navy for a year, 1666-7. (4 leaves.) 3. Allowances of Dyets, Entertainments, and Extraordinarys, granted to Ambassadors and Agents, tempp. ОР ВАТИ, Elizabeth, James I., and Charles I.; collected from Privy MARQUIS Seals remaining in his Majesty's Exchequer, 1668. (6 leaves.) 4. Establishment of Guards and Garrisons, 1668. (7 leaves.) Folio, paper, 14 volumes, lettered "Journal of Events, "by Henry Muddiman." They extend from April 29, 1667, to Oct. 12, 1689. They seem to be News Letters. The dates are alternate days. One letter is directed to Mrs. Muddiman, and the books have her name as owner. Folio, paper, 17th century.-Conference between the two Houses, 19th and 22nd April 1671, on the Bill for Impositions on Merchandize. 2. Discourse of the Earl of Anglesey on the two Conferences. (69-218.) Folio, paper, 17th century. (220 pp.)-All the proceedings in the matter of Sir John Fenwick. (1696.) Quarto (more than 40 leaves).-Remarks on Echard's History of England. (Autograph.) Folio, paper, 17th century.-Observations on the State and Government of Ireland, collected by Sir Charles Cornwallis in the time of his being there. (11 leaves.) Begins, "Your Majesty having had the honour of shutting the "doors of Janus." Folio, paper, 17th century.-Ireland, state of receipts and payments, 1638. State of accounts of Sir Adam Loftus during the time aforesaid. Folio, paper, c. 1500.-John Bellenden's History of Scotland. A very fine copy with this note, "Found in Edin"burgh at the wyninge & burninge thereof, the vii. of May, being Wednesday the xxxvi. yeir of the Reyn of "our Soverayn lord King Henry the eight, per Joh. "Thynne." Folio, paper, 17th century.-Doddridge's discourse or relation of the principality of Wales, the Duchie of Cornwall and Earldom of Chester. (This has been printed.) Folio, vellum, 16th century.-Revenue of Jersey for one year, as well rent of wheat called the Kings and by sondrie tenantes of the said Ile brought to the Castle Garners, as other, &c. &c. not brought to the Castle; with rents, &c. appertaining to the Castle of Mountorgell, 20 Hen. VIII. (28 leaves.) Folio, paper, 17th century.-Observations on the present state of Jamaica; Dec. 14, 1675. (14 pp.)-It is by way of question and answer. Folio, paper, 17th century.-Apologie de M. de Neufville. (243 leaves.)- He succeeded Aubespine as Secretary to the King of France in 1567. Folio, paper, 17th century.-Interêts reciproques des Princes et des estats souverains. (England is among them.) 2. Relation des estats des provinces des Pays bas faite au mois d'Aoust, 1665. 3. Portrait du Parlement de Paris. (Descriptions and characters of the members.) Folio, paper, 17th century.-Copies of News Letters from 6 May 1693 to the end of January 1695. (About 150 leaves of close writing.) Quarto, paper, 17th century.-Relatione dello stato del Imperio e di tutti Principi Marchesi e Corti della Germania:-from 1621 to 1628. To the Pope Urban the 8th by the "Rev. Signor Monsignor Giulio Caraffa, ministro in "quelle parti." (514 leaves.) Thick quarto, paper, 17th century.—Account (in Italian) of the proceedings at elections of Popes; 1585-1623. Quarto, paper, 17th century. Relazioni (various). Spain 1629 by Leonardo Moro the Venetian Ambassador. Venice by the Marquis di Bedmar (Alfonso de la Cueva).— Instructions to him, &c. &c. Folio, paper, 17th century.-Account (in Latin) of the Turkish Empire; addressed to Henry Coventry, Ambassador, by T. D. (Table and 20 leaves.) Folio, paper, 17th century.-Copy of the Treaty of Bretigny, 1360. 2. Instruction baillée à M. de Lomenie pour le Roy (de Navarre) l'envoyant en Angleterre, 1595-with the King's letter to the Queen Elizabeth dated, Paris, 5 Oct. 1595. 3. Instructions au Cardinal de Bellay (and others) de ce qu'ils auront à faire avec le Roy d'Angleterre ou ses deputez pour le fait de la paix d'entre le Roy et lui et pour y parvenir, 1554.-And other papers on the matter. 4. Copy of Letter (in French) from Queen Elizabeth to Henry 4th after his conversion.-&c. Folio, paper, 16th century.-Copies of treaties (in Latin) between England and Austria, in 1495, 1506, 1512, 1515, 1520, 1522, and 1529. (53 leaves.) Folio, paper, end of 16th century.-Copies of Treaties between England and Denmark (and a few extracts from the Patent Rolls and copies of royal letters from 38 Edw. III. to 3 Hen. V.) tempp. Henry 6, 7 and 8, and Elizabeth; and copies of letters to and by both Sovereigns, and the OBAT negotiations of T. Bodley and Dr. Daniel Rogers. Folio. A somewhat similar volume to 1611; with copies of letters. Folio, paper, 16th century.-Copies of State Papers and letters, by Bodley, Walsingham and others on Low Country affairs, 1589. (Nearly 160 pp.) Some are by and have I think autograph notes by Bodley. Two large volumes of original letters and papers, from Sheffield Castle, by and to George Earl of Shrewsbury and his successor, Gilbert, 1574-1608.-There are Council letters, holograph letters by Burghley; letters by the Queen, Walshingam, Hatton, Robert Earl of Lincoln, Lord Talbot, Edward Earl of Rutland, Henry Earl of Northumberland, Lord Chancellor Bromley, Thomas Earl of Sussex, Sir Thomas Markham, Henry Earl of Pembroke, Robert Beale, Cuthbert Lord Ogle, &c. 1586, Nov. 10. A letter by Walsingham about both houses agreeing that Execution should be done on the Scottish Queen. (There are several letters on this matter.) 1586, Oct. 27. Burghley on the same subject. Letters about Spain and the Armada in 1588. About twenty-four letters by Arabella Stuart. (These were copied by Birch.) Burghley in one of his letters notices Don Antonio the pretender to the throne of Portugal. (A great number of the letters in these volumes are copied by Nathaniel Johnstone into the four volumes (to be mentioned hereafter) transcribed by Geo. Clifford in 1702 for the Earl of Shrewsbury in several volumes; and containing the history of the Talbots from the earliest times.) The originals, from Sheffield Castle, are upwards of 6,000 and are bound in 15 volumes, and are in the College of Arms. The remainder were given to Johnston. He copied, those in the College of Arms, and from those and his own compiled the History of the Talbots. Large quarto. Letters, 1553-1664; much decayed. A catalogue of all the papers of State of the time of Queen Elizabeth (about 40 leaves).—Evidently of those in the State Paper Office. A treatise on the succession after Queen Elizabeth. (About 45 leaves.) The preface begins, It is not unknown to the gentle reader. The text begins, The great providence good reader of Almighty God.-At the end is a long address by the Author to the Reader, dated March 30, 1565. The treatise is in favour of Mary Queen of Scots. Letter by the Duc de Vendosme to R. Dudley, grand esquier et chevalier de l'ordre d'Angleterre :-it begins, Monsieur mon frère. A letter of 8 leaves, beginning with an account of the marriage of Henry (of Navarre) with Margaret sister of the King of France. It ends with an account of the King sending for the Prince de Condé and offering him one of three things, viz., the Mass, death, or perpetual imprisonment. He refused the first; but when he heard that a room in the Bastile was prepared, he wavered. The King authorizes libels against the Admiral: the priests are sure that all must conform or leave France. Copy of letter by Sir Walter Ralegh to the Earls of [Suffolk and Devonshire declaring his innocence in the points wherewith he was charged in point of treason; Aug. 14,* 1603. Copy of letter by Ralegh in the Tower to Carr; and to, Lady Ralegh after his condemnation in 1603; and to Queen Anne; and to the King, 1607, concerning Guiana. (I do not see that a letter to the King of this date has been printed.) The Pope's letter to the Bishop of Conches. Prince Charles's answer to the Pope. (These are in the matter of the Spanish Match.) 1571, Aug. 7. Blois-Walsingham, Ambassador in France, to the Earl of Leicester. Secretary Davison to the Earl of Essex.-Godly admonition by the Earl of Essex to the Earl of Southampton. Lord Mountjoye to Essex. Fr. Bacon to Lord Howard. The answer thereto. Dec. 1590 or 1599. Polish Ambassador on behalf of the Queen. (10 leaves, in Latin.) Note of all knights made by the King, 1603. (3 columns closely written.) A breviary of the state of the Courts of Record at Westminster. (p. 405 to p. 442.) 1635. Henry Willoughby's letter to the King concerning the marriage of his daughter with Sir John Suckling (486-506). Proceedings at the Justice Seat holden for the Forest of Dean at Gloster Castle, 10 July 1634, before Henry Earl of Holland, Lord Chief Justice in Eyre, and others. (508–527.) The Deputy of Ireland's speech to the Parliament at Dublin, 15 July 1634. Begins, "I shall crave leave with your good favours." Appointment to meet on Saturday at the Middle Temple Hall to frame an apology to the King. And long Apology by the Commons. (557-574.) Address to the King by the House of Commons-for War. The protest by the House of Commons, entered Dec. 18, 1621 (about the liberty of the subject being an inheritance). Copy of Mr. Seymour's letter to the Lords about himself and Arabella Stuart. Contemporary copy of a letter (63 pp.) by the Earl of Hertford to King Henry VIII., dated Guisnes, 8 Feb. ; giving an account of his meeting the French Commissioners to discuss the boundaries of the Pales. Sir Dudley Digges's speech, in the Painted Chamber, 8 May 1626. Folio, paper, 17th century.-Copies of Treaties between France and England, 1572-1644: and of Instructions. Folio; labelled, Copies of letters and State Papers. 1645–1670. Treaty between Sweden and England, 1659; another in 1669.-Copies of royal and other letters in Treaties with the Low Countries. Original and other letters in Treaties with Sweden, Denmark, and the Low Countries :-some by Lord Weymouth, ambassador. Folio, paper, 17th century. (454 pp.) Copies of letters and papers in the matter of Sir Dudley Carleton's Embassy to Holland. 1618-20. Large folio. Miscellaneous State and other papers, 1621-1705. Short account of Lord Keeper Coventry. (13 pp.) 1621. Collection of Speeches in the House of Commons touching their power to administer oaths, and in maintenance of their judgment given against one Lloyd for uttering disrespectful speeches against the King's children; by Sir E. Coke, Sir E. Sands, Mr. May, and others (p. 15 to p. 76). Speech of Sir John Eliot, beginning, My Lords, You have heard in the labours of these days (91–111). – It is against the Duke of Buckingham. Grants made by King William III. (409-455.) And other papers. A list of the contents is at the beginning of the volume. Small folio, vellum, end of 14th century.-Synodical Constitutions of Peter, Bishop of Exeter. Incipit summula de quo dicitur in synodo in titulo, et de inquisitione facienda super ecclesiasticarum rerum cura. (31 leaves.) Begins, "Altissimus de terra creavit." The first five leaves are on the seven cardinal sins. Fo. 6. The title is Synodus. Begins, "Altissimus." I. De sacramentis in genere." The last chapter is De oblationibus. Dated, Exeter, 16 Kal. Maii 1287, and the 7th of his consecration. (Printed in Spelman's Concilia.) II. Incipiunt articuli sive disputaciones Magistri Roberti Grossi Capitis [Grostête] Lyncolniensis Episcopi de sacerdotibus et eorum officio. (11 leaves.) 66 Begins, "Templum Dei sanctum est." Ends, "Gravat enim perdere quem tam amare redimerit." Small folio, paper, 14th century. (71 leaves and a fragment.) 66 Begins, "Dantur in expensis domine Alienore de Bourgchier." These are her expenses for 12-15 Richard II., and the first leaf of expenses for another year. The first leaf for the 12th year is absent. The accounts are made up every Sunday. Purchases are made at Stefinsbrigge and Sterbrigge fairs. The establishment seems to have been in Essex (Purchases are made at Dunmow). At the foot of the accounts for the 3rd Sunday in September in the 13th year occurs this entry; "Dantur in ex"pensis quia dux Gloucestre comedebat cum dominâ MARQUIS OF BATH. |