Cotton MS Vespasian F XII

Language(s): English, Latin and Irish (ff. 1–117); Italian (6v); predominantly English (ff. 119–222)

Codex chartaceus, in folio, constans foliis 221.

• 1. Tho. Ormonde, to the Ld. lieutenant of Ireland, complaining of the depredations of the earl of Desmond. (Orig.) Waterford, Feb. 25. 1.
• 2. A warrant of Q. Elizabeth, to the lords justices and council of Ireland; ordering some allowances and indulgences to the Bp. of Ossory (Nic. Walsh) (A rough draught.) Jan. 21, 1578. 3.
• 3. A citation of Donatus? .... Abp. of Armagh, for his clergy to appear before him. (Lat.) Armagh, Nov. 22, 15 . 5.
• 4. Ant. de Colonna prince of Salerno, to the magistrates of Sienna; desiring them to make over 50 lances they had raised, to Messer Uliveri. (Orig. Ital.) Jan. 19. [1459] 6. b.
• 5. Mary I. Q. of England, to the E. of Sussex Ld. lieutenant of Ireland; commending his proceedings against Oconnor, and his taking the castle of Mulinghe, (Orig.) Richmond, Aug. 1, 1557? 7.
• 6. A memorial of Richard McGyltaghe, to the Ld. lieutenant of Ireland; stating his reasons why he could not come to him, and complaining of injuries. 9.
• 7. A bill of depredations committed by the Macdonalds, &c. probably belonging to the preceding article. 10.
• 8. Cornelius Oragyllyd filius prioris, to the Ld. lieutenant of Ireland; mentioning some insurrections, and stating various injuries his father had sustained, in which the E. of Kildare was concerned. (Lat.) 11.
• 9. A remonstrance of the town of Dundalk, to the E. of Sussex Ld. Lieut. against some oppressive proceedings of O'Neile, who prohibited their traffick with the town of Tyrone. 12.
• 10. Two bills, requesting the Ld. Lieut. to get Bren O'Neile out of the hands of Sean O'Neile. 14 and 15.
• 11. A complaint of some inhabitants of Dundalk to the Queen, against Cowly McCornuck, who had robbed them of some cattle. 16.
• 12. Six bills of complaints, addressed to the Ld. Lieutenant, by Patrick Rogers, Feardorca, Effgenius Oragilly, Hen. Felinei Russi, Odo Odonayll, and McInham? (Orig. Lat.) 17-22.
• 13. Owyn Rowe, to the E. of Sussex, Ld. Lieut. offering his services with 200 men. (Orig.) Wag..... Sept. 5, 1562. 23.
• 14. Sir Hen. Radcliff, to the Ld. Lieutenant (the E. of Sussex, his brother) acquainting him with the submission of Owen McLese, and the loss of a store ship. (Orig.) Sept. 2, 1562. 24.
• 15. Fra ........ to the Ld. Lieut. about the surrender of Owen McLees, &c. (Orig.) Bala in Lees, Sept. 7, 1562. 26. b.
• 16. Gyllaspoe Mac Randyllboy, to the Ld. Lieut. offering his services. (Orig.) 28.
• 17. Three bills of complaints, to the Ld. Lieut. by Ravelyn Savage, Meyler Bourke, McWm. Bourke, McRic. Oge, and Fardoghe McGeynes. 29-31.
• 18. A paper of intelligence, concerning the hostilities in France between the catholics and protestants. Aug. 20 and 27, 1562? 32.
• 19. Richard Uvydale? to Ld. Sussex, Ld. Lieut. assigning reasons for not coming to him at Dublin. (Orig.) Wexford, Sept. 8, 1562. 34.
• 20. Hen. Felinei Russi, to the Ld. Lieut. representing the services of himself and his family. (Orig. Lat.) 36.
• 21. A paper, on the exemption Macguire clains from the jurisdiction of John O'Neile: said to be addressed to Hugh Oconell. (Lat. a rough draught.) Dec. 9, 1562. 37.
• 22. Macguire, to Tyrlough Lenough; exhorting him to persevere in her Majesty's service. (A rough draught.) Dec. 25, 1562. 38.
• 23. Tyrlough Lenough O'Neile, and John Macguire, to the Ld. Lieut. extolling their services. Dec. 9, 1562. 39.
• 24. ......... to Macguire O'Neile, and others; concerning the defence he is to afford them. (Lat. a rough draught.) 40.
• 25. Oreilly, Macguire, and others, to the Ld. Lieut. respecting their conduct towards John O'Neile. (Lat.) Nov. 5, 1562. 41.
• 26. Macguire and others, to ........ concerning their strife with the Odonells. (A draught.) Dec. 9, 1562. 42.
• 27. The bailiffs and brethren of Dundalk, to the Ld. Lieut. cautioning him concerning a plot of Shane (O'Neile) to overthrow a convoy of their's. (Orig.) Dundalk, Jan. 10, 1562. 43.
• 28. A draught of a letter, said in the docket to be to Macguire, Tyrlough Lenough, and Con. Odonell, but seemingly addressed only to one person; concerning the armaments to be made against John O' Neile. (Lat.) Jan. 13, 1562-3. 44.
• 29. The magistrates of Dundalk, to the Ld. Lieut. and Council; stating that Shane O'Neile had refused to restore some prey he had made upon them. (Orig.) Dec. 3, 1562. 45.
• 30. Shane Macguire, to the Ld. Lieut. desiring protection against the depredations threatened by John O'Neile and Hugh Odonell. (Orig.) Macguire castle, Nov. 25, 1562. 47.
• 31. Hen. Felinei Russi, to the Ld. Lieut. a bill of complaints for depredations. (Lat.) 48.
• 32. ........ to the Ld. Lieut. desring him to send his directions by the bearer. (A draught.) Dec. 10, 1562. 49.
• 33. The Ld. Lieut. (the E. of Sussex) to the magistrates of Dundalk; apprizing them of some forces sent to their assistance. Kilnayrd, Dec. 10, 1562. 50.
• 34. Tyrlough Lenough, O'Neile, and Macguire, to the Ld. Lieut. a duplicate of XII. 23. 51.
• 35. Anne Plunket (lady G .........) to the Ld. Lieut. remonstrating against the proceedings of Henry O' Neile. (Orig.) Billacowl, Sept. 29, 1562. 52.
• 36. The bailiffs of Dundalk, to the Ld. Lieut. concerning mutual restitution of cattle between their town and Shane O' Neile. (Orig.) Oct. 8, 1562. 53.
• 37. James Prendergast, to the Ld. Lieut. concerning injuries sustained from Morris Fitz-Geratt and others. (Orig.) Newcatle, 1563. 55.
• 38. ........ to the Ld. Lieutenant; representing the outrages committed on the borders by the men of Shane O'Neile. (Orig.) Nov. 30. 56.
• 39. Sorleboy McDonyll, to the Lord Lieut. representing O'Neile's having intercepted some of his letters, the misconduct of Capt. Bretane, &c. (Orig.) Loalle castle, Nov. 17, 1562. 58.
• 40. Hugo Yreilly (Oreilly) to the Ld. Lieut. a bill of damages. (Lat.) 1562. 60.
• 41. a. Hart (or Art) O'Neile, to the Lord Lieut. petitioning for the restoration of some prey, the surrender of a town, and support against Shane O'Neile. 61.
• 41. b. The Ld. Liuetenant, to Con Odonell? promising the Queen's favour and support. (Lat.) July 31, 1562. 62.
• 42. An Irish letter of ........ Odonell. (Orig.) Aug. 25, 1562. 63.
• 43. The Ld. Lieut. to Con. Odonell; promising favour, and desiring him to be at the meeting appointed with Shane O'Neile at Dundalk. Aug. 26, 1562. 64.
• 44. Conachius Odonell, to the Ld. Deputy; desiring instructions and support in a meeting appointed with John O'Neile for a pacification between them. (Orig. Lat.) Lesser, Aug, 15, 1562. 65.
• 45. Conachius Odonell, to the Ld. Deputy and Council; stating his complaints against John O'Neile. (Lat.) Aug. 13, 1562. 66.
• 46. John Macguire, to the Ld. Lieut. about O'Neile's oppressions; sends a present of a hawk, &c. (Orig.) Aug. 15, 1562. 67.
• 47. The Ld. Lieut. to Macguire; signifying that O'Neile was petitioning for peace. (Lat.) Dublin, Oct. 20, 1562. 69.
• 48. ........ O'Neile, to the Ld. Lieut. agreeing to a truce of one month with Con. Odonell, &c. (Orig. Lat.) Daire (Derry) Oct. 6, 1562. 70.
• 49. ........ McRandylboy, to the Ld. Lieut. representing the dangers he is exposed to from the O'Neiles and Sorleboys, and desiring protection. Oct. 1562. 72.
• 50. Hugo Oreilly, to the Ld. Lieut. complaining of the spoils committed by Edmund Flang Mac-Geratt. (Lat.) 73.
• 51. Edmund Oregylly, to the Ld. Lieut. a complaint of damages. (Orig. Lat.) 74.
• 52. John Macguire, to the Ld. Lieut. desiring aid against John O'Neile, whose offer of accommodation Macguire had rejected. (Orig.) Macguire, Oct. 9, 1562. 75.
• 53. Con Odonell, to the Ld. Lieut. complaining of J. O'Neile and Hugo Odonell. (Orig. Lat.) Macguire, Oct. 9, 1562.
• 54. The Ld. Lieut. to John McConell; about his brother Sorleboy's procedings with O' Neile, &c. Answer to the following letter? Oct. 16, 1562. 77.
• 55. James McConell, to the Ld. Lieut? chiefly concerning the conduct and condition of his brother Sorleboy. (Orig.) Kintire, Sept. 28, 1562. 78.
• 56. The Ld. Lieut. to Tyrlough Lenough; promising his protection if he will be loyal to the Queen. (Lat.) Oct. 1, 1562. 80.
• 57. James McConell, to the Ld. Lieut. lamenting the delay of an answer from the Queen concering his affairs. (Orig.) Dunnewag? Aug. 21, 1562. 81.
• 58. A letter to the Ld. Lieut. signed Ego Odonell; desiring that Con Odonell may be prevailed upon to release him, or some of his effects from the custody of O'Neile. (Orig. Lat.) In Villa D&mmacron;. Ineill, Sept. 14, 1562. 83.
• 59. Draught of a letter from certain commissioners, to Q. Elizabeth; reporting some examinations relating to O' Neile, whom they represent as very formidable. It is marked "Macguire" on the back, and is said not to have been sent. [1562] 84.
• 60. Sorleboy McConell, to the Ld. Lieut. soliciting the dispatch of a business the Ld. Lieut. had undertaken to accomplish; and tendering his services. (Orig.) Knopbarye, Sept. 9, 1562. 85.
• 61. A grant of wages to Con. Odonell; in consideration of his losses and loyalty. Oct. 5, 1562. 87.
• 62. The Ld. Lieut. to Macguire; acquainting him of his sending him some ammunition, &c. (Lat. a draught.) Nov. 9, 1562. 88.
• 63. Oreilly, Macguire, Hughe, and Edmund, to the Ld. Lieut. and to the Queen; two letters on the attempts of O'Neile to seduce them from their allegiance, and assurances of their firm purpose to persevere in it. (Lat.) Nov. 5 and 6, 1562. 89.
• 64. Oreilly, to the Ld. Lieut. about measures to be taken against O'Neile. (Lat.) 91.
• 65. John Macguire, to the Ld. Lieut. about the devastations made by O'Neile. (Orig.) Oct. 20, 1562. 92.
• 66. Felim (McTyrlough) O'Neile, to the Ld. Lieut. stating John O'Neile's depredations, and suing for protection. (Orig.) Macguire, Oct. 1562. 93.
• 67. Sir Thomas Cusake, to the Ld. Lieut. requesting an order that Lady Gerkon may be paid her rents. (Orig.) Lessmollen, Oct. 16, 1562. 94.
• 68. ......... Odonell to the Ld. Lieut. desiring his interference with Con. Odonell. (Orig. Lat.) Oct. 6, 1562. 95.
• 69. Alex. McRandyllboy, to the Ld. Lieut. complaining of spoils committed upon his property by O'Neile and Ferdorca McDonyll. (Orig.) Oct. 1562. 96.
• 70. The Ld. Lieut. to McRandyllboy; answer to the above, advising him to temporize. (Lat. a draught.) Oct. 12, 1562. 97.
• 71. The Ld. Lieut. to Hugh Odonell; recommending forbearance. (Lat. a draught.) Sept. 30, 1562. 98.
• 72. The Ld. Lieut. to Tyrlough O'Neile; promising favour to his father. (Lat. a draught.) Oct. 16, 1562. 99.
• 73. Odo Omadyn, to the Ld. justiciary of Ireland; craving the restitution of some lands which Malachias Modurri Omadyn had been allowed to take from him. (Orig. Lat.) Clochan, Sept. 26, 1562. 100.
• 74. Ld. Sussex, to Patrick McRowry; charging him to retain in custody, or to surrender to him the brother of McMahon, whom he had taken; with a rough draught of an answer on the back. (Orig. Lat.) Nov. 5, 1562. 101.
• 75. Oreilly, to the Ld. Lieut. agreeing ro a proposed meeting. (Lat.) Oct. 1562. 102.
• 76. Sir Thomas Cusake, to the Ld. Lieut. reports a meeting with the men of O'Neile. (Orig.) Dundalk, Sept. 11, 1562. 103.
• 77. Q. Elizabeth, to the lords justices of Ireland; ordering that Tyrlough O'Brien may be invested with his lands, which he had offered to surrender. [1562] 104.
• 78. Ld. Sussex, to the E. of Kildare and sir Hen. Radclyff; acquainting them with an act of some commission, in which sir Th. Cusake was concerned. 1563. 106.
• 79. Articles which the city of Dublin desire to be explained, or added to their charter. (Lat. and English.) 107.
• 80. The E. of Kildare (Fitzgerald) to Mr. Lieut. promising to meet at a commission. (Orig.) Feb. 11, 1563. 109.
• 81. Petitions of the corporation of Dublin, postilled by the Ld. deputy and council. July 18, 1581. 110.
• 82. Capt. Oterbernill? to Hen. Radclyff concerning the sale of some cows. (Orig. Lat.) Feb. 12, 1563. 111.
• 83. Wm. Cordell, to the Ld. Lieut. requesting the confirmation of leases granted by Edw. VI. to Thomas Higham. (Orig.) April 15, 1587. 112.
• 84. The Ld. Lieut. and council of Ireland, to sir Hen. Radclyff; directions concerning a parley he was to hold jointly with Ld. Kildare (Orig.) Feb. 10, 1563. 114.
• 85. The E. of Clanricarde, to the Ld. Chamberlain; earnestly suing for more money from the Queen. (Orig.) Westm. Dec. 17, 1579. 115.
• 86. Notes concerning the office of marshal of Ireland. 117.
• 87. Rough draught of a letter from Paris to the E. of Salisbury; dated July 5, 1605. 119.
• 88. Sir Hen. Radclyff, to his brother the E. of Sussex; regrets his having been prevented by sickness from attending a commission for the transportation of grain; mentions a report that people were to be restrained in the use of pewter and brass, &c. (Orig.) Nov. 7, 1576. 125.
• 89. Ld. Burleigh, to Ld. Sussex; acquaints him in what manner he used the Buxton waters, &c. (Orig.) Buxton, Jul 31, 1577. 127.
• 90. Wm. Honning, to Ld. Sussex; various news about appointments to offices in England; also about public affairs in France, and a difference between the council and the justices about a commitment. (Orig.) Nov. 1560. 129.
• 91. Ed. (Grindal) Bp. of London, to Ld. Sussex; requesting him to interfere in favour of John White, whom he (Ld. S.) had presented to the vicarage of Henham, and whom his parishioners wanted to deprive for not having read the articles in due time. (Orig.) Lond. Oct. 13, 1573. 131.
• 92. Ld. Tho. Howard, to Ld. Sussex; about supplying armour and weapons to the inhabitants of Dorsetshire. (Orig.) Bindon, Oct. 6, 1572. 133.
• 93. W......... to Ld. Sussex (president of the council in the North) advising him concerning the appointment of a commission for the affairs of the North. (Orig.) Helanghe, Aug. 12, 1568. 135.
• 94. Cha. Weduester, to ......... on transmitting some public accounts. (Orig.) Dort, 1587. 137.
• 95. Sir Edw. Staffird, to Ld. Sussex (Ld. chamberlain) about the prince of Condé's coming to England. (Orig.) Calais, June 24, 1580. 138.
• 96. Vincent Mundy, a collector; his receipt for £.26. 15. paid him by the E. of Sussex, as his assessed taxation for a subsidy. April 7, 28 Hen. VIII. [1536] 140.
• 97. Anthonio Machado, a jesuit missionary, to Claud. Aquaviva, the general of his order; reports an unhappy difference between the king of Agra and the mission, &c. (A translation from the Portuguese.) Agra, April 9, 1615. 141.
• 98. Giosephe di Castro, another jesuit, to Claud. Aquaviva; on the same subject. Agra, April 10, 1615. 143.
• 99. J. Herbert to ........ reports his proceedings in behalf of the English merchants at Elbing, &c. (Orig.) Elbing, Jan. 7, 1584. 145.
• 100. ........ Hereford, to Ld. Sussex; complimental, and desiring frequent letters. (Orig.) Greenwich, July 4, 1590. 147.
• 101. Adam (Loftus) Archbp. of Dublin, to Ld. Sussex; about Dr. Volpes' restitution to the archdeaconry of Glendelaugh, having been deprived by one Ball; and desiring to be supported against the said Ball. (Orig.) St. Sepulchre, Nov. 23, 1577. 149.
• 102. W. Honning, to Ld. Sussex (Ld. Lieut.) wishing to obtain a buck out of my Lord's park for a friend; the E. of Salop, dead, &c. (Orig.) Hampton-court, Oct. 6, 1560. 151.
• 103. Sir H. Sydney, to Ld. Sussex, his brother; friendly and complimental. (Orig.) Galloway, Sept. 19, 1576. 153.
• 104. ........ Winchester, to Ld. Sussex; in behalf of Oliver Sutton. (Orig.) Court, July 12, 1557. 155.
• 105. A rough draught of a letter to lord Strange and the Bp. of Chester; concerning an ecclesiastical commission at Chester. July 8, 1588. 157.
• 106. The Lds of Council, to the dean of Durham; about a lease which Godfrey Wilson hath of Dr. Bellamy's prebend. July 10, 1588. 157.
• 107. Henry Adaile? to the Ld. Privy Seal (E. of Northampton?) a report concerning the state of the poor-house of Gaywood near Lyme. (Orig.) April 9, 1609. 161.
• 108. Rob. Cecil, to the E. of Essex and the lord Admiral going to Calais; [Cadiz] encouraging them by the consideration of the Queen's piety and virtues. [1597] 163.
• 109. J. A. Grey, to Ld. Sussex; expressing uneasiness at a service he is sent upon. (Orig.) London, June 29, 1580. 164.
• 110. Sir Hen. Radclyff, to Ld. Sussex; concerning the French ambassador in London. (Orig.) Court, June 24, 1590. 166.
• 111. Wm. Cobham, to Ld. Sussex; desiring him to favour an application he had made to export 2,000 unwrought coolthes. (sic.) (Orig.) Cobham, Aug. 15. [1569] 168.
• 112. A paper relating to the cloth manufacture in the wealds of Kent. 169.
• 113. A letter from some nobleman, to another in office; questioning the validity of an order conveyed to him by the latter, as coming from the king. (James I.) 171.
• 114. Lewis Mordaunt, to Ld. Sussex; soliciting the office of deputy justice in the county of Bedford. (Orig.) Drayton, Sept. 16, 1574. 173.
• 115. G. Harvey, to Ld. Sussex; accepting the deanry of Christ Church. (Orig.) Lond. Nov. 22, 1560. 175.
• 116. Geo. Carey, to Ld. Sussex; intelligence of the banished Earls of Scotland having seized on Stirling. (Orig.) Carisbrook-castle, Nov. 10, 1585. 177.
• 117. (Lady) M. Sydney, to Ld. Sussex her brother; desiring to borrow out of the Queen's wardrobe 3 or 4 pieces of hangings for her chamber at court. (Orig.) St. Anthony's. Feb. 1, 1573. 179.
• 118. Sir Edw. Stafford, to Ld. Sussex; intelligence from France and Flanders. (Orig.) Hampton-court, Jan. 2, 1592. 181.
• 119. Val. Dale, to the E. of Sussex; intelligence from the French court. (Orig.) Par. Dec. 8, 1573. 183.
• 120. H. (E. of) Huntingdon, to Ld. Sussex; on divers peronal matters. (Orig.) Bishopthorp, April 8, 1577. 185.
• 121. Tho. (Cowper) Bp. of Winchester, to Ld. Sussex; touching the apprehending of one Tho. Cross, and his examination here inclosed. (Orig.) June 14, 1586. 187.
• 122. Matthew (Parker) Abp. of Canterbury, to Ld. Sussex; sending lists of Lent preachers for the Queen to chuse. (Orig.) Lambeth, Jan. 9, 1573. 189.
• 123. Wm. Powlet marquis, and Robt. Horne Bp. of Winchester, to Sir Hen. Radclyff, Capt. of Portsmouth; charging him to examine the many strangers who resort into the kingdom under pretence of liberty of conscience. (Orig.) Lambeth, March 30, 1580. 192.
• 124. Edm. (Grindal) Abp. of Canterbury, to the Lds. of Council; desiring them to be the means of his being set at liberty, and restored to the queen's favour. (Orig.) Lambeth, March 30, 1580. 192.
• 125. A Portuguese paper signed by a viceroy of India (Matthias D'Alboquerque) and others: much obliterated. 194.
• 126. Draughts of two French letters from some noblemen at Q. Elizabeth's court, to some French prince or nobleman; containing some intelligence, and referring for more to Stafford and Mons. de Burge. Court, Feb. 26, and March 18, 1579. 195.
• 127. Dr. Tobias Matthew dean of Durham, to Mr. Fr. Mylles; stating his wishes about his preferment either to the Bpk. of Durham, or to remain in the deanry, and not be removed to the Bpk. of Sarum. (Orig.) Durham, Feb. 26, 1587. 198.
• 128. The commissioners of musters in the county of York, to the Lds. of Council; a rough draught of a letter, and a note of weapons to be sent to Hull. Aug. 17, 1569. 199.
• 129. A rough draught entitled "Matters to be considered in the dispatch of Ld. Cobham and secy Walsingham," relating to the Low countries. June 5, 1578. 202.
• 130. A paper of intelligence from Turin, of military proceedings under Fossan Nassau, &c. [1536] 204.
• 131. Wm. Devereux E. of Essex, to secy Walsingham; desiring to know how the Queen hath received some letters he had sent her, &c. (Orig.) Holyhead, July 18, 1576. 205.
• 132. An order of Council for preventing the spreading of the plague. 207.
• 133. T. (Ld.) Buckhurst, to Mr. auditor Thmpson; desiring the particulars of the priory of Tortington, which he meant to purchase of the queen. (Orig.) Dec. 12, 1589. 209.
• 134. A paper signed Philip Howard, M. Blount, and Tho. Molyneux, and directed to Mr. Radcliff sevant to Mr. Dip; desiring to be certified whether Ph. Howard Ld. Arundel had ever made out a grant of a reserved rent upon the manor of Folkingham, to the earl of Lincoln. 210.
• 135. Six letters of intelligence and official orders from sir Fr. Walsingham, to Ld. Sussex, dated Antwerp, July 23, Louvain, Aug. 28, and Antwerp, Aug. 16, 1578; to the Ld. Keeper, from Court, Feb. 4, 1577; to justice Gardener of Ireland, Theobald's, Aug. 3, 1587; and to Ld. Sussex, from Court, June 6, 1586. 211.

Dated: 1557–1587 (ff. 1–117); 1536 to 1st half of the 17th century (ff. 119–222)