Cotton MS Titus B XI

Codex chartaceus, in folio, constans foliis 500.

[Titus B. XI: This volume is now bound in two parts, with separate foliation. viz. Part I ff 83 (ord. foliation 1-71) Part II ff. 449. (ord. foliation 72-519).]

• 1. A petition of Richard de Burgh E. of Ulster, to the King (Edward II?) requesting to be confirmed in divers franchises, domains, &c. in Ulster, Conaught, and other parts of Ireland: referred to Parliament Ao 6 regis. 1213? [1313] (Fr. on vellum.) 1.
• 2. A bill exhibited by John Melton Lieut. of Ireland, and Ric. Melford Bp. of Salisbury treasurer, against John Taaf, who had intruded himself into a prebend in St. Patrick’‘s church, Dublin. (Orig. Fr. on vellum.) 20 Ric. II. 2.
• 3. A report of a Governor and the Council of Ireland, of the state of that country during a rebellion of Desmond Macmurgh, &c. (Fr.) temp. Ric. II? [Pr. in Archaeologia xx. 243] 3.
• 4. Points of the misgovernances of Christopher Bernevale had done to the king and his people in Ireland, being the king’‘s officer in the said land. (Vel.) 4.
• 5. Points for the safeguard of Ireland, demanded by the earl marshal. (Fr. vellum.) 5.
• 6. A royal letter to some officer in Ireland; commending his conduct, and desiring that some differences between him and the earl of March and Ulster might be accommodated. (Lat. vellum.) 5. b.
• 7. An indenture between the King, and Esmond (Edmund Mortimer?) E. of March, stipulating certain conditions on which the latter was to go to Ireland. (Fr. vellum.) 5. b.
• 8. Several English spiritual and temporal lords, to the King (Richard II.) on his arrival in Ireland; extolling his conduct, and professing loyalty. (Fr. vellum.) [.. Feb. 1395] [Pr. Privy Counc. i 57.] [see note] 6.
• 9. The King (Rich II?) to the mayor and commons of Dublin; signifying his having named the E. of March governor of Ireland, the Abp. of Dublin chancellor, or the E. of Ormond to govern ad interim. (Fr. vellum.) [Windsor, 24 July] 6. b.
• 10. The King (Rich. II?) to the E. of Ormond; acquainting him that he had appointed him Ld. justice of Ireland. (Fr. vellum.) [Windsor, 20 July] 6. b.
• 11. Advices of the earls of Arundel, Warwick, and Northumberland, touching certain articles propounded to the council by the E. of Kent in behalf of the E. of March on his going to Ireland: they relate to the estates of the E. of March. (Fr. vellum.) [Prd Archaeologia xx. 247] 7.
• 12. The D. of York (Edmund) regent in England, to a bishop; demanding of him £.1,000 to be sent to the king (Ric. II.) in Ireland. (Fr. vellum.) 1399? [20 Feb.] [1395? 20 Feb.] [Pr. Privy Counc. i. 60] 7.
• 13. The Lds. of Council, to king Richard II. in Ireland; remonstrating against holding the next Parliament at Nottingham. (Fr. vellum.) 1399? 7. b.
• 14. Richard II, to the Privy Council in Ireland; to the same purport as XI. 9. (Fr. vellum.) [Windsor 23 July] [1394 Oct.] [Pr. Privy Counc. i. 50] 7. b.
• 15. Another transcript of XI. 8. [.. Feb. 1395] [Pr. Privy Counc. i. 57] 8.
• 16. A representation to the K. (Ric. II.) probably by some Irish Privy Counsellors; concerning the manner of proceeding against the Irish rebels. (Fr. vellum.) London. [1395? 19 Mar.] [Pr. Privy Counc. i. 61] 8. b.
• 17. Richard II, to the bishop of Meath (Alexander Balscot) telling him that he excused him from the office of chancellor, to which he appointed Robt. Walby Abp. of Dublin. (Fr. vellum.) 1395. 9.
• 18. Richard II, to the D. of Gloucester; dispensing with his going to Ireland. (Fr. vellum.) Windsor, July 23, Ao R. 16. 1392? 9.
• 19. An indenture between the King (Hen IV.) and Thomas of Lancaster, here called son to the king; concerning the appointment and pay of the latter as governor of Ireland. (Fr. vellum.) Westm. March 8, 1408? [ao 9 (1407/8)] 9. b.
• 20. The Lds. of Council in England, to the K. (Ric. II.) then probably in Ireland; about the holding of a Parliament, remittances, &c. (Fr. vellum.) [.. Nov. 1394] [Pr. Privy Counc. i. 52] 10.
• 21. Henry VI; in answer to some articles requested of him by the Parliament of Ireland: a fragment. (Vellum.) Westm. March 24, 1442? 11. b.
• 22. Another transcript of XI. 6. 11. b.
• 23. A remonstrance to K. Henry VI, shewing the expediency of appointing the E. of Ormond Ld. lieutenant of Ireland. 1442. 12.
• 24. Remembrances concerning the administration of justice in Ireland. (Fr. vellum.) 13.
• 25. Articles which Giles Thorndon treasurer of Ireland, declareth unto the King’‘s Council, of divers things requiring redress. (Vellum.) 14.
• 26. An indenture between Richard duke of York and Henry O’‘Neile, stipulating the terms of an accommodation, in which the latter promises to support the former in his possession of Ulster. (Lat. on vellum.) Drogheda, Aug. 27, 1449. 15.
• 27. An indenture between Edward IV, and Garrat (Girald Fitzgerald?) E. of Kildare, stipulating some terms on which the latter is to act in Ireland as deputy to Richard D. of York. (Orig. on vellum.) Aug. 12, erroneously dated Ao 20 [19] Edw. IV. probably of 1478. [Signed R. E.] 15. b.
• 28. Draught of an indenture between the King (Ric. II.) and Tho. D. of Gloucester, stipulating the conditions on which the latter accepted the Ld. lieutenancy of Ireland. 1393? 16. b.
• 29. The E. of Ormond, to the King (Hen. IV.) desiring that orders might be given for the government of Ireland, the Ld. deputy sir Stephen le Scroop having suddenly withdrawn from thence. (Fr.) Waterford, March 18. 17. b.
• 30. Sir John Talbot (afterwards E. of Shewsbury) to the D. of Bedford regent of England; concerning troubles in Ireland. (Fr.) Bassenhale, July 11, 1417. 18.
• 31. The E. of Ormond, to the King; to the same purport as XI. 29. March 18. 18. b.
• 32. Tho. Cranley, Abp. of Dublin, chancellor of Ireland, and others, to the King (Hen. IV.) stating the evil consequences of the want of remittances to the D. of Lancaster, &c. (Fr.) La Maas, Aug. 20. 19.
• 33. Points which Roger Mortimer E. of March, and his council, require for the "voyage" and security of Ireland. (Fr.) 19. b.
• 34. An account of some lands and tenements in the town of Karig Magriffin, and the burgage of ........ belonging to the house of St. Th. ......... in London. 20.
• 35. Patricius Rogerus Capitaneus de Fearnay, to some Ld. lieutenant in Ireland; desiring redress for 170 cows stolen from him. (Lat.) Aug. 31. temp. Eliz. 20. b.
• 36. Sir John Stanley and the earls of Ormond and Kildare, to the Lds. of Council; concerning the priorship of the hospital of St. John in Ireland. (Fr.) Catherlagh, Jan. 26. [1401] 20. b.
• 37. List of persons who came in to the D. of York in Ireland, 1449; and a bill of fare on the back. (Fr.) 21.
• 38. Th. D. of Lancaster, to ........ concerning some shipping. (Fr. a fragment.) Winchelsea, May 29. 21.
• 39. List of knights made at Symondeswode in Obeynscountre? and of the Irishmen and their presents in kyne to the D. of York: with two memoranda. 1449. 21.
• 40. Matthew abbot of St. Mary Dublin, to the E. of Ormond; advising him to obtain a proviso for his lands, &c. Feb. 18. 21. b.
• 41. The D. of York and council, to the King (Hen. VI.) concerning certain passports demanded by the K. of France. (Fr. a draught.) Westm. March 18. 21. b.
• 42. Tho. D. of Lancaster, to Henry IV. his father; concerning his own state in Ireland, and in behalf of sir Steph. Scroop. (Fr. on vellum.) Drogheda, Feb. 8. 22.
• 43. The Irish, to the English Privy Council; desiring remittances may be sent to the E. of Ormond, Ld. Lieut. (On vellum.) Drogheda, April 25. 22. b.
• 44. Sir John Talbot, to the D. of Bedford; complaining of want of money to pay the troops, &c. (Fr.) Naas, Oct. 25. 22. b.
• 45. Instructions given by the King (Ric. III?) to John Estrete, to be shewn to the earl of Kildare; concerning his continuance in the office of deputy. 23.
• 46. Richard II, to the D. of York and the council of England; on the state of affairs in Ireland. (Fr.) Dublin, Feb. 1. [1395] [Pr. Privy Counc. i. 55] 23. b.
• 47. James Ormond, to Ld. Ormond chamberlain to the Queen; chiefly on domestic affairs. 24.
• 48. The King (Henry VI? [VII]) to the E. of Ormond; ordering him to come to him to Kenilworth with the queen’‘s mother and consort. May 13. [Pr. I Ellis, i. 18.] 24. b.
• 49. Wm. and Elice Botiller, to the E. of Ormond; requesting the office of steward of one of manors for a near relation of theirs. Castelnock, April 20. 25.
• 50. G. E. of K. (Kildare) to the E. of Ormond; vindicating himself against charges for which he was committed to ward. Dublin, Feb. 11. 25.
• 51. Will. White, to the E. of Ormond; stating that his deputy in Ireland meant to encroach upon his revenues, &c. Waterford, April 12. 25. b.
• 52. John Sutton lord of Dudley, to ........ reprobating a report spread that their friendship was to be interrupted. 26.
• 53. Marjory Martin, to the E. of Ormond; thanks for kindnesses, and on domestic affairs: she was his kinswoman. 26. b.
• 54. A grant of K. John, of certain lands in Ireland, (3 cantreds) to Miles Fitzhenry. Wintenburen, Nov. 28, 1200. 27.
• 55. A. Bp. of Exeter, to king John; and a charter of K. John touching a grant of lands in Ireland, to Allan and Thomas Galway. 1213, and 1209. 29.
• 56. Nomina magnatum Hiberniae 5. Hen. III; and a short pedigree of the Courcys. 31.
• 57. A confirmation of Hen. III, of certain lands in Ireland, given to Henry Aldithlegh, by Hugh de Lacy E. of Ulster. 1231. 33.
• 58. Two grants of lands in Ireland, to Rich. de Burgh 28 Hen. III, and to Maurice E. of Kildare 35 Edw. III. 35.
• 59. Extracts from records, touching divers grants in Ireland by John, Hen. III, and Edw. III: also copy of the patent of Henry VIII. for the title of Ld. Cahir to Tho. Butler. 36.
• 60. A grant of Edward the black prince of Wales, of the lands of Dessie and Desmond to John Fitz Thomas. (Lat.) Bermondsey, Nov. 7, 1366. 40.
• 61. An account of the partition of the estates of Wm. Marishal E. of Pembroke in Ireland, between his sister’‘s sons and daughters. (Lat.) Woodstock, May 3, 1247. 42.
• 62. Extracts out of the Scoti-chronicon and the chronicle of Melross, touching the property of the Western islands. (Lat.) 44.
• 63. A grant of Edward I, of the custody of the barony of Offalye, which formerly belonged to Maurice Fitzgerald, to Thomas de Cluno. 1272. 46.
• 64. Copies of five deeds, out of the registers of the priories of Tristennaghe and Kilhixi. 48.
• 65. An inquisition taken upon a writ of 6 Edw. I; touching the lands held by John Byset at his decease. 50.
• 66. An inquisition taken Ao 10 Edw. I. on the lands of which John Fitz Thomas died possessed. 53.
• 67. An extent of the lands held by Roger de Mortimer Ao 11 Edw. I. 55.
• 68. Memoranda concerning the lands held by Nic. lord Howth. 14 Edw. I. and 1 Edw. II. 57.
• 69. A royal mandate, directed to the chancellor of Ireland; enjoining the observance of two acts of parliament in that kingdom, Ao 17 Edw. I. 59.
• 70. Notes from the pleas of the crown, touching the Carew family. 60.
• 71. A grant of Juliana de Cogan of several manors, to John Fitz Thomas. 3 Edw. II. 61.
• 72. A grant of Walter de Lacy of certain fiefs, to Galfrid de Constantyn. 33 Edw. I. 62.
• 73. Notes concerning the barony of Naas, and the families of la Roche, Mohun, &c. 64.
• 74. Royal mandates, and reports thereon, touching the feudal services due to the Carews by the Barrys, Valencias, &c. 66.
• 75. A grant of John Tuit? to the priory of Tristennaghe; and a note of a claim of the said priory. 25 Edw. I. 68.
• 76. An order of Edward I, to Rich. E. of Ulster; concerning the time at which he is to appear with his retainers. 25 Edw. I. 70.
• 77. An account of escheators in Ireland. 34 Edw. I. 72.
• 78. A pardon to John Fitz Thomas, for intrusion on certain lands. 4 Edw. II. 74.
• 79. An extent of rents and services, due by lands in the barony of Overke. 7 Edw. II. 76.
• 80. Edw. II, to Rich. E. of Ulster and Nigel D. of Erchre? credential. 3 Edw. II. 80.
• 81. Grant of the earldom of Kildare, to John Fitz Thomas. 9 Edw. II. 82.
• 82. Grant of forfeited lands of Hugh Byset in the isle of Raghery, to John de Atye. 12 Edw. II. 84. b.
• 83. An inquisition on the lands of Thomas son and heir to Rich. de Clare. 14 Edw. II. 86.
• 84. A patent creating James de Butler earl of Ormond. 2 Edw. III. 88.
• 85. - 88. Omitted.
• 89. The appointment of William Fitz Aldhelm, to govern in Ireland, 27 Hen. II; and his grant of lands to the church of St. Thomas the martyr in Dublin. 90.
• 90. Briefs of royal grants to the families of Cogan, Fitzgerald, Carew, &c. 92.
• 91. Account of the receipt of Robt. Power treasurer of Ireland, for three years and three months, beginning Ao 1 Edw. III. 94.
• 92. Notes of inquisitions, touching the grants and lands of the Carews. 97.
• 93. A note concerning justiciaries in Ireland, and a grant of Ulster by K. John to Hugo de Lacy. 99.
• 94. The E. of Desmond’‘s entail, 16 Edw. III. and his feoffment. 21 Hen. VIII. 101.
• 95. The King’‘s letters patent, exempting the treasury of Ireland from the jurisdiction of the lords justices. 31 Edw. III. 104.
• 96. A patent, restoring certain estates to Walter de Bermyngham, which had been forfeited by the attainder and execution of his father William. 17 Edw. III. 106.
• 97. Notes of certain lands appertaining to the earl of Desmond. 107.
• 98. A royal mandate for reducing the number of barons of the exchequer in Ireland, and ordering the chancellor of the said exchequer to act in the capacity both of chancellor and one of the barons. 29 Edw. III. 109.
• 99. An order concerning the court of exchequer in Ireland, 30 Edw. III. and notes of property, &c. 111.
• 100. A statute for the government of Ireland, 31 Edw. III. confirmed 17 Ric. II. 112.
• 101. A grant of Edw. III. of some revenue in Ireland. 34 Edw. III. 119.
• 102. An entail of the manor of Ryncone, to the Courcys. 34 Edw. III. 121.
• 103. Notes about admissions to estates, attainders, &c. in Ireland. 123.
• 104. Inquisitiones post mortem Gualteri de Birmingham. 35 Edw. III. 125.
• 105. Exemplification of the patent creating James Butler earl of Ormond. 6 Edw. III. 127.
• 106. The statute of Kilkenny, for the government of Ireland, 40 Edw. III. when Lionel duke of Clarence was chief governor there. (Fr.) 129.
• 107. A writ of "Diem clausit extremum" to the escheator of Ireland, touching the estates of Milo de Courcy. 46 Edw. III. 131.
• 108. Notes concerning the estates of Aymer de Athol, the Courcys, de Burghs, &c. temp. Edw. III. and 13 Hen. III. 133.
• 109. A charter, assigning a dowry to Marg. de Burghersh out of the barony of Slane, held by her late husband. 46 Edw. III. (Fr.) 135.
• 110. Notes touching divers persons in Ireland, viz. the La Roches, Stapletons, Prestons, Gurnons, Rochforts, Barrys, Courcys, &c. 137.
• 111. Names of persons to whom summons had been sent to the parliament of Ireland. 48 Edw. III. 139.
• 112. A final concord relating to the E. of Ormond; and other title deeds of property in Ireland. temp. Edw. III. 141.
• 113. A list of lordships, manors, and lands, which belonged to the Butlers. temp. Edw. I. and II. 145.
• 114. Inquisition concerning the lands of Steph. de Macey. I Ric. II. 147.
• 115. A receipt of Emma Fitz John, for money received from Edmund Butler. I Edw. III. (Fr.) 148.
• 116. Notes of jail deliveries in Ireland. temp. Edw. I. II. and Ric. II. 149.
• 117. Richard II, to his uncle the D. of York; desiring his advice concerning the affairs of Ireland. (Fr.) Dublin, Feb. 1, 139.. 151.
• 118. The Lords of Parliament in England, to K. Richard II. in Ireland; congratulating him on his successes against the rebels. (Fr.) 153.
• 119. Notes out of records, concerning the affairs of Ireland. temp. Joh.-Eliz. 155.
• 120. A writ of Rich. II, for an inquisition to be taken of the lands held by Wm. de la Roche Ld. of Tillaghlardye at his death; with an inquisition thereon, and a descent. (Lat.) 15 Ric. II. 1392. 158.
• 121. Rich. II, to his uncle the D. of Gloucester; discharging him from the government of Ireland. (Fr.) Windsor, July 23, 1393. 160.
• 122. An inspeximus of Q. Elizabeth, of an inquisition made in the reign of Rich. II. touching the land that belonged to Leonard Carew. (Lat.) 162.
• 123. A licence of Ric. II. to Wm. lord de Courcy, to be owner of a ship. 20 Ric. II. 164.
• 124. Richard II, to the Bp. of Meath (Alex. Balscot) discharging him from the office of chancellor of Ireland. (Fr.) Windsor, July 23. 166.
• 125. Articles indented and agreed upon between K. Richard II. and Tho. D. of Gloucester, when the K. had purposed to send the latter Ld. Lieut. into Ireland. (Fr.) 168.
• 126. A grant of the castle of Carelagh, to Tho. D, of Surrey, by the K. 22 Ric. II; and an inquisition touching a fishery held by the citizens of Limerick, of Maurice Fitz Gerald. 2 Edw. II. 171.
• 127. The story of K. Richard II going to Ireland, &c. a corrected translation of part of the French poem in the Harl. library, No 1319. 175.
• 128. An indenture between K. Henry IV, and his son Thomas of Lancaster, Ld. Lieut. of Ireland. (Fr.) 1408. 181.
• 129. Historical notes out of Irish records. 185.
• 130. A deed of Patrick de Courcy, transferring his lands in Ryncone, Kinsale, &c. to his son Nicolas de Courcy. (Lat.) 7 Hen. V. 188.
• 131. A deed of James Barry Visc. de Buttevant, granting lands in Cork to John Stapleton. (Lat.) 7 Hen. V. 190.
• 132. An insepximus of pleadings touching the manor of Kyllskyer, between Christopher Plunket, and others. (Lat.) 3 Hen. VI. 192.
• 133. A writ to summon a jury concerning certain lands in Keneteston, in controversy between Christoph. Plunket, and Roosie Bellew. 10 Hen. VI. 196.
• 134. A schedule of statutes enacted in a Parliament held at Dublin, Ao 10 Hen. VI. 196.
• 135. Historical notes our of Irish records. 200.
• 136. Two entails of certain lands unto the sons ans heirs male of sir Christoph. Plunket. 2 Hen. VI. 205.
• 137. Historical notes out of Irish records. 209.
• 138. Articles which Giles Thornton, treasurer of Ireland, declared to the king’‘s council, touching various disorders in Ireland. 20 Hen. VI. 211.
• 139. The deed by which it is supposed that the lands of Knockmoane were anciently entailed. 32 Hen. VI. 213.
• 140. A deed delivered by the lord of Cahir to commissioners to be perused, concerning the lands of Knockmoane. 35 Hen. VIII. 214. b.
• 141. A grant made by Robt. Fitz Geffroy Cogan of his lands in Munster, to James Gerald earl of Desmond. 17 Hen. VI. 215. b.
• 142. A deed by which Robt. Fitz Gerald Cogan appoints Maurice Starke and Jacob Gauls his bailiffs and attornies. 17 Hen. VI. 217.
• 143. A release of Maurice Fitz John Roche, Ld. of Fermoy, unto Robt. Fitz Geoffry Cogan, of certain lands in Munster. 6 Hen. IV. 218.
• 144. A patent creating Robert Barnewall baron Trimleston. 2 Edw. IV. 221.
• 145. Historical notes out of Irish records. 223.
• 146. Four royal grants to the Butler family, chiefly relating to the lordship of Donboyne. 7 Edw. IV. 7 Hen. V. and 31 Hen. VIII. 226.
• 147. A patent conferring the manor and barony of Rathtonth on Robt. Bold; (two copies.) 8 Edw. IV. 227.
• 148. A deed of James Ld. Courcy of some lands in Ryncone, to Rorick McMelmory, a physician. 15 Edw. IV. 1473. 230.
• 149. Six deeds relating to property, chiefly of the Butler family. 1 Ric. I. 11 Edw. II. 41 Hen. VI. 232.
• 150. Richard II, to the Bp. of Meath and the council of Ireland; signifying the E. of Ormond being appointed Ld. justice of Ireland. (Fr.) 234.
• 151. Richard II, to the mayor and commons of Dublin; signifying the election of the E. of Ormond to be lord justice of Ireland. (Fr.) 236.
• 152. Two deeds, one of the liberties claimed by the prior of Tristrinagh, in the lordship of Kilbiri; and a grant of Geoffry de Genevill to his tenants (magnates) in Meath, of certain jurisdictions. (Lat.) 238.
• 153. Historical and juridical notes, collected by sir Tho. Lee, chief justice of Ireland. 1608. 240.
• 154. Richard II, to the earl of Ormond; on appointing his Ld. justice of Ireland. (Fr.) 242.
• 155. A petition of Wm. de Courcy and Marg. his wife; requesting the confirmation of a grant of £.100 per ann. (Fr.) 244.
• 156. A grant of Henry VIII, of the lordship of Babyngannan, &c. to the Butlers. 29 Hen. VIII. [23 Oct. 1537] 245.
• 157. A deed of Robt. de Mandeville, and other evidences, out of the book of extents of the earl of Ormond (Butler.) 31 Edw. I. 246.
• 158. Historical notes relating to Ireland. 252.
• 159. A statute or ordinance, concerning the government of Ireland during the lieutenancy of the D. of Clarence: the beginning wanting. (Fr) 258.
• 160. An indenture between Edward IV. and Girald E. of Kildare; when the latter was appointed lord justice of Ireland. 1481. 260.
• 161. The will of sir Christopher Plunket Ao 2 Edwardi IV. 262.
• 162. Notes out of ancient records in the Tower; relating to Ireland: also historical notes out of the red book in the exchequer of Dublin. 264.
• 163. A note of such records as are produced by the earl of Ormond (Butler) for the maintenance of his liberty of Tipperary. 269.
• 164. Historical notes, chiefly obits of eminent persons in Ireland; extracted out of the ledger of the monastery of Port S. Mary de Dunbrothy. 271.
• 165. Names of the founders and benefactors of the abbey of Tristernath in Meath. 275.
• 166. Historical notes concerning Ireland, extracted out of Hoveden: also of the creation of noblemen in the said kingdom. 278.
• 167. Edmond Person, to the E. of Ormond; complaining of the devastation committed on his estates in Ireland, on account of his loyalty. (Orig.) Kilkenny, Sept. 28. [1522] 288.
• 168. A petition to the king, from Richard de Burgh E. of Ulster; concerning his lands and franchises. (Fr.) 289.
• 169. Nomina Archiepor & Episcopor. ecclesiae Dublin; ex nigro libro eccl. S. Trinitatis Dublin. 291.
• 170. Historical notes, extracted out of the red book in the exchequer in Ireland. 293.
• 171. A grant of certain lands in Ireland, from Humfrey de Bohun, to Gilbert his brother. 295.
• 172. Names of the higher clergy in Ireland. 297.
• 173. A deed of Gerald Ld. Courcy, whereby John Fitz-Robert Myaghe is freed from the office of portreve of Kinsale. 1559. 299.
• 174. A grant of divers lands, &c. in Ireland, from Patrick de Courcy, to Nicolas his son. (Fr.) temp. Hen. VI. 301.
• 175. Demands for the safeguard of Ireland, made by Tho. Plantagenet, earl marshal and D. of Lancaster. (Fr.) temp. Hen. IV. 303.
• 176. An entail of lands upon the sons of Richard and Simon de Carew. 3 Ric. II. 305.
• 177. A note of services and rents due by tenants (knight’‘s fees) in Ireland. 307.
• 178. A grant of the lands called Balaniaeshanlah, by Hugo de Lacy, to the monastery of Mellifont. (Latin and English.) 309.
• 179. An indenture, being an agreement of terms of accommodation between James Fitz Gar, earl of Desmond, and Patrick Fitz Morris Fitz John, a tenant of his, who appears to have been at strife with him. 9 Hen. V. 311.
• 180. A note of knights fees in Ireland. 1 Edw. II. 313.
• 181. A fragment of a statute or ordinance; concerning the government of Ireland. (Fr.) 315.
• 182. An order concerning the administration of lands forfeited to the crown in Ireland. temp. Eliz. 317.
• 183. The division of the lands of Gilbert de Clare, E. of Gloucester, in Ireland, between his three sisters. 319.
• 184. A rental of the bishoprick of Lismore, the manor of Lismore excepted. 323.
• 185. Ashort topographical account of Ireland. 326.
• 186. A patent of Henry VII, restoring sir Thomas Ormond to his blood and inheritance, the petition of the said T. Ormond for that purpose being recited in the same. 1 Hen. VII. 328.
• 187. An assize held at Dinghill, concerning the lordship of Kerry, adjudged to Edmund Fitzmorris. 1. Hen. VII. 330.
• Con Bacagh O'Neill, Earl of Tyrone, The copye of the submission of Oneyll, Imprinted at London : In Saynt Sepulchres Paryssh in the Old Bayly, by Rychard Lant. for Joh[a]n, [1542]. Printed. ESTC S110312. f. 331.
• 188. An account of the voyage of sir Richard Eggecombe into Ireland, being sent thither by K. Hen. VII. of his proceedings there, and his return. 1488. 332.
• 189. List of those who swore allegiance to Henry VII, in Ireland; by sir Rich. Eggecombe. 1488. 337.
• 190. Divers recognizances entered into, and oaths of allegiance taken in Ireland. 1488, &c. 341.
• 191. A grant of Henry VII, of the manor of Ardumlghu, &c. to James Ormond. 11 Hen. VII. 348.
• 192. Wat. Abbot of St. Mary beside Dunelin, [Dublin] to the E. of Ormond; about a parliament to be held in Ireland, and recommending some regulations in the coin. (Orig.) [14 Nov. 1496] 350.
• 193. A draught of a letter from some counsellors, to the King (Hen VIII.) touching the necessity of the earl of Surrey’‘s returning to England on account of his health: corrected by Wolsey. 1521. 351.
• 194. Articles agreed upon between Francis I. K. of Fr. and James Fitzjohn earl of Desmond; for making war against Henry VIII. 1523: extracted from Tillot’‘s history. 352.
• 195. The creation of lord Pierce Butler earl of Ossory. 1527. [22 Febr. 1527/8] 354.
• 196. Bryan Tuke, to Peter Vannes, secy to Card. Wolsey; chiefly concerning the sweating sickness, which had visited his family. (Orig.) Portgore, July 14, 1528. 356.
• 197. Leonard Ld. Gray, Ld. Deputy, and others of the council of Ireland, to the Ld. Privy Seal; (Ld. Cromwell) reporting their proceedings against O’‘Connor, and the rebels. (Orig.) Kilmaynan, Aug. 12, 1537. 359.
• 198. Henry VIII, to the E. of Surrey; permitting him to return out of Ireland, on account of his health, and signifying his intention to appoint sir Pierce Butler, "pretending himself to be earl of Ormond," to succeed him. 1521. 361.
• 199. Notes of instructions given by the king, to Will. Skevington; touching the conduct and duties of the lord deputies in Ireland, as also of the council. [11 Nov. 1534] 363.
• 200. A proclamation prohibiting the bringing of Irish coin into England. Nov. 19, 1540. 371.
• 201. A proclamation, on Henry VIII declaring himself king of Ireland. 1542. 373.
• 202. The attainder of Tho. E. of Desmond, Tho. E. of Kildare, and Edw. Plunket. 7 Edw. IV. (Fr.) 373. b.
• 203. Quaedam ordinaciones factae in parliamento apud Dublin, pro reformatione habitantium regni Irlandiae. July 12, 1541. 375.
• 204. Literae patentes creationis D&nmacron;i Oneyle in comitem de Tyrone. Greenw. Oct. 1, 1542. 379.
• 205. Certain articles and conditions which the E. of Tyrone did promise duly to observe and perform, at such time as he made his submission to the king. 380. b.
• 206. The submission of O’‘Neile (E. of Tyrone) made to the king at Greenwich, Sept. 24, 1542. (Printed.) 381.
• 207. A rate of the yearly charges of the king’‘s army in Ireland. 1543. 382.
• 208. An estimate of the king’‘s revenues in Ireland; also of pensions. 384.
• 209. The manner and form of the creation of O’‘Neile, earl of Tyrone. Greenwich, 1543. 386.
• 210. The creation of Morrough Obrien E. of Thomond, Wm. Burgh E. of Clanryckard, and Donoghe Obrien baron of Ybraken. Greenwich, 1544. 388.
• 211. A brief; concerning the precendence of the earls of Thomond. 390.
• 212. Tho. More, to Card. Wolsey; sending him, by the king’‘s order, a petition from the town of Waterford, complaining of the town of New Rosse. Oking, July 5. [1519] [Pr. I Ellis i. 195.] 391.
• 213. Ld. Deputy Grey, J. Barnwell chanc. and the council of Ireland, to Henry VIII; reporting the proceedings against Tho. Fitzgerald, and the rebels and borderers, &c. also certifying the loyalty of the E. of Ossory, and Ld. Butler. (Orig.) Dublin, Jan. 22, 153.. [1535/6] 393.
• 214. Cormacus Juvenis McKare (probably a priest) to Henry VIII; professing his zeal in the king’‘s service, and his endeavours to assist James Butler against the rebellious E. of Desmond. (Orig. Lat.) [25 May 1523] 395.
• 215. John Deythyke, a priest, to ........ intelligence from Ireland, about the strictness of their fasts, or meagre days, the scarcity of meat, &c. (Orig.) Dublin, Sept. 3, 1533. 396.
• 216. Henry VIII, to the Ld. deputy St. Leger; sending him £.2,000 in harp groats; instructions about the repairs of towns, piles, fortresses; a parliament to be held, &c. 1542? 397.
• 217. J. Russell and T. Heneage, to Ld Grey, with various requests about church preferment, and instructions about the circumspection to be used concerning sir Will. Compton, the E. of Kildare, &c. all from the king. (Orig.) [28 July 1528] 399.
• 218. Robert Cowley, one of the council in Ireland, to the D. of Norfolk; a long discussion concerning the finances in Ireland. (Orig.) Dublin, July 6. [1538?] [Pr. ii Ellis ii. 93] 401.
• 219. The Ld. Deputy Gray, and the council in Ireland, to the Ld. Privy Seal; (Cromwell) recommending sir Edward Basnet, prebendary of St. Patrick, to be promoted to the deanry of that church. (Orig.) Dublin, Feb. 11. [1537] 405.
• 220. Ld. James Butler, to Rob. Cowley in London; censuring the conduct of the Ld. deputy (E. of Kildare) and others in Ireland. (Orig.) Kilkeny, June 20. [Pr. ii Ellis ii. 48.] 406.
• 221. P. (Pierce Butler Ld.) Ossory, to Walter Cowley; complaining of the Ld. deputy’‘s proceedings towards himself; and sending some gosshawks. (Orig.) Portlester, Aug. 23. [1535] 408.
• 222. Wm. Wise, mayor of Waterford, to T. Cromwell; concerning the practises of the Emperor with the E. of Desmond. (Orig.) July 12. [1533] 409.
• 223. A rough draught of a letter from Henry VIII, ro some high officer in Ireland during the E. of Surrey’‘s lieutenancy; touching the proceedings against the rebels. In Wolsey’‘s hand writing. [3 Dec. 1520] 411.
• 224. Elizabeth (countess of) Kildare to Card. Wolsey; in behalf of her husband, who had been severely dealt with by the Ld. deputy. (Orig.) .....,.noth May 25. [1523] 412.
• 225. The E. of Surrey (Ld. lieut. of Ireland) and two others, to Card. Wolsey; concerning a discomfiture given to the E. of Desmond. (Orig.) Dublin, Sept. 25, 1521. [1520] 415.
• 226. R. Griffith, to Card. Wolsey; informing him of the great numbers of Irishmen coming into Wales. (Orig.) Camarthen, July 8. [1523 or 1524] [Pr. I Ellis i. 191.] 416.
• 227. Ld. Chan. Audley, to Henry VIII; concerning the claim of James Desmond to the earldom of that name, &c. (Orig.) Stratford, April 9, 1534. [1535] 417.
• 228. John Stile, to Card. Wolsey; concerning the revenue and other affairs (especially military) of Ireland. (Orig.) Dublin, July 30. [1521] 419.
• 229. Francis Herbert, to the Ld. Privy Seal (Cromwell) concerning the Obriens, O’‘Neiles, &c. (Orig.) Dublin, Oct. 28, 1535. 422.
• 230. A rough draught of the letter concerning Surrey’‘s return. XI. 193, in Wolsey’‘s hand. 424.
• 231. Ld. Chan. Audley, to secy Cromwell; notifying what acts of Ireland he had put into order, and desiring directions. (Orig.) London, Feb. 1. [14 Aug. 1535.] 425.
• 232. Extracts out of letters from Ireland, and a schedule of acts passed. [1 June 1536] 427.
• 233. Ld. Chanc. Audley, to secy Cromwell; reporting his having prepared some law papers and acts for Ireland, &c. Oldford, Sept. 13. [1535] 429.
• 234. Articles on which the Abp. of Dublin wishes the witnesses to be produced by the Bp. of Meath, to be interrogated. 431.
• 235. A petition of Elizabeth countess of Kildare, (dau. of Tho. Gray, Marq. of Dorset) [Letter to H. VIII.] to have some lands in Meath allotted to her issue by the said earl. (Orig.) [25 May 1523] 432.
• 236. A grant from John Fitzgerald, to Tho. Fitzmorris; releasing to him all the claims for damages he had on the Obriens, &c. 1551. 433.
• 237. A patent of Q. Mary, creating Gerald Fitzgerald earl of Kildare. Westm. May 13, 1553. 435.
• 238. James Butler, to the E. of Ormond his father; news about the king’‘s going to Calais, hostilities in Ireland, &c. (Orig.) Callan. 436.
• 239. The Ld. Deputy, sir Anth. St. Leger, and the council in Ireland, to Q. Mary’‘s Privy Council; a report of their proceedings. (Orig.) Ardbrackan, May 31, 1554. 437.
• 240. Q. Mary’‘s order of Privy Seal, for the appointment of Barth. Russell, clerk of the peace in all the shires in Ireland. (Orig.) St. James, May 2, 1554. 440.
• 241. Instructions of Philip and Mary, to Tho. Radcliff, Ld. Fitzwalter, their deputy in Ireland. (Orig. signed by the queen.) April 28, 1556. 442.
• 242. Geo. Stanley, and three others, to Ld. Dep. Fitzwalter; reporting the steps they had taken for a certain seizure at the Roote, &c. (Orig.) Knockfergus, Aug. 15, 1556. 456.
• 243. Six letters or orders from Q. Mary, to the Lds. deputies in Ireland, (lord Fitzwalter, sir Anth. St. Leger, and the E. of Sussex) concerning the government of that kingdom, and in answer to petitions: dated July 18, 1554; Sept. 22, 1555; April 30, 1556; May 13, 1556; and June 1, 1557. (All originals.) 458.
• 244. A petition of the Freres Observants of Ireland, to Q. Mary, to have several things restored to them. 470.
• 245. Q. Mary; an order in favour of the Observants, Nov. 28, 1557; and a grant of the manor of Rosclare, to Rowland Scurlock, physician to the queen. Jan. 29, 1558. 471.
• 246. The title of Philip Isame, to be steward of the manor of Ballynier and Roslare; notwithstanding the queen’‘s grant thereof to R. Skurlock. 473.
• 247. A petition of Dr. Rowl. Skurlock, to the Q. concerning the two above named manors. 474.
• 248. Q. Mary, to the E. of Sussex; instructions and intelligence concerning Ireland. (Two original articles.) April 20, and June 1, 1558. 477.
• 249. (The E. of) Pembroke (Herbert) to the E. of Sussex in Ireland; recommending Oliver Sutton. (Orig.) Bainard-castle, July 12, 1557. 481.
• 250. H. Sydney, to the E. of Sussex; recommending Geo. Bonell. (Orig.) March 13, 1557. 483.
• 251. Q. Mary, to the E. of Sussex; instructions and intelligence. (Two originals.) Aug. 6, 1558, and Sept.. 24, 1558. 485.
• 252. The clergy and inhabitants of Kinsale, to Q. Mary; recommending Patrick Roche for the vacant see of Cork and Cloyne. (Orig.) 489.
• 25. Q. Mary, to the Ld. depy Fitzwalter; granting liberties, leases, &c. to the town of Waterfod. (Orig.) June 13, 1555. 491.
• 24. A petition of the earl of Kildare for grants, with the opinion of the attorney-general thereupon. 493.
• 255. A petition of Rich. Aylmer of the Lyons, for protection against robbers who infest his lands. 497.
• 256. Q. Mary to the Ld. depy Fitzwalter; ordering him to redress the grievances complained of by the above R. Aylmer. (Orig.) Jan. 22, 1557. 498.