Add MS 38136

PRECEDENTS for writs and royal letters, administrative as well as judicial, together with copies of accompts and other documents relating to the Hanaper Office, in Latin and English; tempp. Hen. VIII-Eliz. Originally begun, apparently circ. 1540, as a Registrum Brevium (ff. 2, 14, 43 b, etc.); but afterwards continued in various hands, partly as a general collection of forms and precedents, and partly as a sort of miscellaneous entry-book of documents relating to the Hanaper Office. Some of these additions (ff. 21 b, 32, 40, 40 b) are certified by John Hales, Clerk of the Hanaper (whose accomptroll for 1566-7 is now Add. MS. 28039), and many more (ff. 10 b, 11 b, 24 b, etc.) by his deputy Thomas Cotton, to whom the volume belonged (see below). The earlier writs are mostly undated, and often have initials only for names ; but many of the later documents (tempp. Edw. VI-Eliz.) are given in full. Among the contents are : 1. "Dies retornabiles": list of days in each term for returning writs.

2. Certificates of assessment of Thomas Cotton for a subsidy, (a) at South Wokingdon [Ockendon], co. Essex, [Novem]ber, [14] Eliz. [1572]; (b) in the parish of Little St. Bartholomew, West Smithfield, London, 4 Nov. 13 Eliz. [1571]. ff. 1 b, 41.

3. Letter from [Sir] R[alph] S[adlerl to [Thomas] Cotton, in favour of Philpote; Temple Dynnesley, 14 Dec. 1563. f. 6b.

4. Letters patent and other royal letters, viz. : (a) Appointments to offices, viz. (1) Mark Steward to be serjeant - at-arms to the Lord Chancellor; Westminster, 23 Sept. 3 and 4 Phil. and Mary [1556]. f. 9 b; (2) Thomas Lutley, cursitor, to be clerk of enrolments ; Westminster, 25 Sept. 3 and 4 Phil. and Mary [1556]. f. 10 b; (3) Richard Hatchman to be serjeant-atarms to the Lord Chancellor; Greenwich, 8 Apr. 4 Edw. VI [1550]. f. 21 ; (4) Sir John Mason and Francis Spylman, jointly, to be Clerk of Parliaments; Westminster, 4 Dec. 5 Edw. VI [1551]. f. 25 b; (5) Sir Robert Bowis [Bowes] to be Master of the Rolls; Westminster, 18 June, 6 Edw. VI [1552]. f. 27 ; (6) Thomas Powle, one of the Six Clerks, to be Controller of the Hanaper ; Westminster, 29 Nov. 3 Edw. VI {1549}. f. 41 b ; (7) Sir Francis Fleming, lieutenant of the ordnance, to be Master of St. Katherine's Hospital near the Tower of London; Westminster, 2 Nov. 3 Edw. VI [1549]. f. 62 b. (b) Warrants, sign manuals, etc. (1) for letters patent to give compensation to the officers of the dissolved Court of Augmentations; St. James, 4 May, 1 Mary [1554]. f. 16b; (2) for William Poulet [Paulet], Lord St. John, to have his salary as Lord Keeper; Westminster, 29 June, 1 Edw. VI [1547]. f. 18; (3) similar warrant for Thomas [Goodrich], Bishop of Ely; Westminster, 7 Jan. 5 Edw. VI [1551/2]. f. 22 b; (4) similar warrant for Nicholas [Heath], Archbishop of York, as Lord Chancellor; Greenwich, 8 Jan. 2 and 3 Phil. and Mary [1555/6 ]. f. 30 b; (5) Exoneration of the Dean and Chapter of Christ Church, Oxford, and of the officers of the King's Exchange at London and Canterbury, from fifteenths and tenths; Westminster, 22 Oct., 2 Nov., 2 and 3 Phil. and Mary [1555]. ff. 28 b, 29; (6) for Thomas Fysher to have letters patent without paying a fine or fees ; Greenwich, 28 Apr. 3 [Edw. VI, 1549]. f. 39 b ; (7) for Edmund Atkynson, Blue-mantle pursuivant, to have his arrears of salary; Westminister, 5 Oct. 1 Edw. VI [1547]. f. 57 ; (8) for Peter Dowsse, formerly one of Henry VIII's cooks, to have his arrears of an annuity from the customs and subsidies of the port of London ; Westminister, 6 Oct.

1 Edw. VI [1547]. f. 57 b; (9) Commission to J. F. and W. B., to take "shepskyns and shippes peltes for making of parchement" for the Hanaper and other courts ; Westminster, 19 Nov. 37 Hen. VIII [1545]. f. 76 b. (c) Letters of denization, for (1) John Alasco [à Lasco or Laski, the reformer], Baron of Poland and S. T. P., his wife Barbara, and children John, Jerome, Barbara, and Susan, with an annuity; Leiglies, 27 June, 4 [Edw. VI, 1550] (printed in Rymer, Fædera, vol. vi, pt. iii and iv, 1741, p. 193). f. 33; (2) Nicholas Mychell, clerk, of French origin; Westminster, 21 Jan. 3 [Edw. VI, 1549/50 ]. f. 77. (d) Annuities, to (1) Paul Fagius and (2) Martin Bucer ; Lighes, 26 Sept. 3 Edw. VI [1549] (Rymer, as above, pp. 175, 174). ff. 40, 40 b; (3) Bernardino Ochino and (4) Peter Martyr Yermigli (Rymer, p. 165) ; Westminster, 9 May, 2 Edw. VI [1548]. ff. 61 b, 62; (5) Ralph Sadleyr, gentleman of the privy chamber; Westminster, 9 Apr. 28 Hen. VIII [1537]. f. 77 b. Nos. (1) and (2) annotated "defunctus est," and "defunctus," in nearly contemporary hands.

5. Documents relating to the Hanaper Office, viz.: (a) Fees due to Sir Nicholas Bacon, Lord Keeper, 22 Apr.-24 May, 14 Eliz. [1572]; with his acquittance to Thomas Cotton, Deputy of the Hanaper, 22 May, 14 Eliz. ff. 12 b, 13 b. (b) Petition of John Everton, sealer in Chancery, to Sir Nicholas Bacon, Lord Keeper, for an increase in his fees; 15 Apr. 4 Eliz. [1562]. f. 24 b. (c) Accompts of (1) Richard Heywood, keeper of the seal in the King's Bench, Michaelmas term, 5 Edw. VI [1551], Trinity term, 3 Edw. VI [1549]. ff. 31 b, 32 b; (2) William Morgan, keeper of the seal in the Common Pleas, Easter term, 4 Edw. VI [1550]. f. 32; (3) Richard Bydwell, keeper of the seal in the Common Pleas, Hilary term, I and 2 Edw. VI [1541]. f. 74 b; (4) [Sir] Ralph [Sadler] and John [Hales], of payments to Lord Chancellor Wriothesley and Lord Keeper St. John for robes and diet; [1547]. f. 78. (d) Warrants, for (1) Richard Heywood, keeper of the seal in the King's Bench, to have increased fees; 22 Mar. 3 Edw. VI [1548/9 ]. f. 38 ; (2) Robert Jones, comptroller of the seal in the King's Bench, to have increased fees; 16 May, 1570. f. 38 b ; (3) [Richard Rich,] Lord Rich, Lord Chancellor, to be compensated for waiving his rights over certain benefices; Westminster, 20 Nov. 3 Edw. VI [1549]. f. 39; (4) the chafer of the wax in Chancery, to have increased fees; 1 June, 2 and 3 Phil. and Mary [1556]. f. 72 b. (e) "Modus conficiendi compotum hanaperii et ordo inde." f. 42 b. (f) A letter for thexcuse of M^r Hales apperaunee in thexchequyer"; 18 Apr. 1572. f. 43. (g) Certificates by Thomas Cotton of payments to (1) Sir John Mason, knt., Treasurer of the Queen's Chamber; Michaelmas, 5 and 6 Phil. and Mary-2 Eliz. [1558-1560]. f. 44b; (2) Thomas Heneage, Treasurer of the Queen's Chamber; Mich., 16-17 Eliz. [1574-1575]. f. 50. (h) "Nomina Magistri Rotulorum et aliorum Magistrorum Cancellarie domine Regine qui soluti sunt pro liberaturis suis," Pentecost, 7 Eliz. [1565]. f. 70b; Pentecost, 2 Eliz. [1560]. f. 75; Pentecost, 14 Eliz. [1572]. f. 78; 36 Hen. VIII [1544-5]. f. 83 b; Christmas, 34 Hen. VIII [1542]. f. 84. (i) Indentures for diet between John Hales, Deputy, afterwards Clerk and Keeper, of the Hanaper, and (1) Thomas Audley, Lord Audley of Walden, Lord Chancellor; 29 Sept. 33 Hen. VIII [1541], 25 Mar. 33 Hen. VIII [1542]. ff. 71, 71 b; (2) Richard Rich, Lord Rich, Lord Chancellor; 11 Dec. 3 Edw. VI [1549]. f. 72. (k) "The rulze for fynes payable in the hanaper." f. 73. (l) Acknowledgements of payments made out of the Hanaper to (l) [Richard Rich, Lord Rich,] Lord Chancellor; 22 Oct. 4 Edw. VI [1550]. f. 79; (2) Alice Raynsford, wife of John Raynsford; 18 Nov. 30 Hen. VIII [1538]. f. 80. (3) Bernardino Ochino; 16 May, 3 Edw. VI [1549]. f. 81. (m) Indentures, concerning payments into and from the Hanaper, between John Hales, Clerk of the Hanaper, and (1) William Jones, keeper of the seal in the Common Pleas ; 16 May, 1 Edw. VI [1547]. f. 82b; (2) Sir John Williams, knt., Treasurer of the Court of Augmentations; 6 Mar. 2 Edw. VI [1547/8 ] f. 83. Paper (exc. f. 86, the old end-cover); ff. i + 86. 11 3/4 in. x 8 in. XVI cent. On f. 86, "Ego Thomas Cotton hune possideo librum" [Thomas Cotton, deputy of the Hanaper, see above]. Belonged to Benjamin Heywood Bright (sale-cat. 1844, lot 68). Phillipps MS. 15699 (sale-cat. 1911, lot 538). On printed label inside cover, "Bretherton ligavit, 1848."

Hanaper Office: Papers rel. to: temp. Hen.VIII-Eliz.

Law OF ENGLAND: Precedents for writs, etc.: 16th cent.

Bretherton: Bound: in 1848.

includes:

• f. 4 Tonge, Shropshire: Writ against administrator of J. Ley, late Warden of the College: 1504-1515.
• f. 4 John Ley, clerk, Warden of Tonge College: Writ against administrator of: 1504-1515.
• f. 4 John Forster, junior, administrator of J Ley, late Warden of Tonge College: Writ against: 1504-1515.
• f. 5 Magdalen College Oxford: Writ for President and Scholars to make suit of court by proxy: 1525-1527.: Copy.
• f. 6 Gilbert Walker: Letter to stay process against, for non-payment of benevolence temp. Edw. VI.
• f. 6 b Philpote, of county Hertfordshire: Letter in favour of: 1563.
• f. 6 b Thomas Cotton, Deputy of the Hanaper: Letter to, from Sir R. Sadler: 1563.: Copy.
• f. 6 b Sir Ralph Sadler, Knight 1542: Letter to T. Cotton: 1563.: Copy.
• f. 7 Rushbury, Shropshire: Writ for presentation to the parsonage: 1550.: Copy.
• f. 9 b Mark Steward: Appointment as Serjeant-at-arms to the Lord Chancellor: 1556.
• f. 10 b Thomas Lutley, Cursitor: Appointment as Clerk of Enrolments: 1556.
• ff. 12 b, 13 b Sir Nicholas Bacon, Lord Keeper: Fees due from the Hanaper to with his receipt: 1572.: Copies.
• f. 13 b Thomas Cotton, Deputy of the Hanaper: Acquittance to: 1572.: Copy.
• f. 16 b Court of Augmentations: Warrant for compensation to officers of: 1554.
• f. 18 William Paulet, 1st Marquess of Winchester: Warrant for, to have his salary as Lord Keeper: 1547.
• f. 21 Richard Hatchman: Appointment of, as Serjeant-at-arms to the Lord Chancellor: 1550.
• ff. 21 b, 32, 40, 40 b John Hales, Clerk of the Hanaper: Copies certified by: 16th cent.
• f. 22 b Thomas Goodrich, Bishop of Ely: Warrant for, to have his salary as Lord Keeper: 1552.
• f. 24 b Sir Nicholas Bacon, Lord Keeper: Petition addressed to: 1562.
• f. 24 b John Everton, sealer in Chancery: Petition for increased fees: 1562.: Copy.
• f. 25 b Sir John Mason: Appointment as Clerk of Parliaments: 1551.
• f. 25 b Francis Spylman: Appointment as Clerk of Parliaments: 1551.
• f. 27 Sir Robert Bowes: Appointment of, as Master of the Rolls: 1552.
• f. 28 b Oxford; University of. Christ Church College: Exoneration of Dean and Chapter from fifteenths and tenths: 1555.
• f. 29 Mint: Exoneration of officers of the King's Exchange at London and Canterbury from fifteenths and tenths: 1555.: Copy.
• f. 29 London, England: Exoneration of officers of the King's Exchange from fifteenths and tenths: 1555.
• f. 29 Canterbury, Kent: Exoneration of officers of the King's Exchange at, from fifteenths and tenths: 1555.
• f. 30 b Nicholas Heath, Archbishop of York; Lord Chancellor: Warrant for, to have his salary as Lord Chancellor: 1556.
• ff. 31 b, 32 b Richard Heywood, Keeper of the seal in the King's Bench: Accompts: 1551, 1549.
• ff. 31 b-32 b, 74 b, 78 Accompts: Hanaper accompts: 1547-1551, 1716-1717.
• f. 32 William Morgan, Keeper of the Seal in the Common Pleas: Accompts: 1650.
• f. 33 John à Lasco, DD, Polish Baron: Denization of him and his family: 1550.: Copy.
• f. 38 Richard Heywood, Keeper of the seal in the King's Bench: Warrant for, to have increased fees: 1549.
• f. 38 b Robert Jones, Comptroller of the Seal in KB: Warrant for, to have increased fees: 1570.
• f. 39 Richard Rich, 1st Baron Rich: Warrant for, to have compensation for waiving patronage: 1549.: Copy.
• f. 39 b Thomas Fysher: Warrant for, to have letters patent without fees: 1549.
• f. 40 Paul Fagius, D D: Annuity for: 1549.
• f. 40 b Martin Bucer, DD: Annuity for: 1549.
• f. 41 b Thomas Powle, one of the Six Clerks: Appointment as Controller of the Hanaper: 1549.: Copy.
• ff. 41, 1 b Thomas Cotton, Deputy of the Hanaper: Assessments of, for subsidy: 1571, 1572.: Copies.
• f. 42 b Accompts: Modus conficiendi compotum Hanaperii: 16th cent.
• f. 43 John Hales, Clerk of the Hanaper: Letter of excuse for non-appearance in the Exchequer: 1572.: Copy.
• f. 44 b Sir John Mason: Payments to, as Treasurer of the Queen's Chamber: 1558-1560.
• f. 50 Sir Thomas Heneage, Vice Chamberlain to the Queen: Certificate of payments to: 1574-1575.
• f. 54 Hammersmith, Middlesex: Protection of alms for hospital of St. Mary and St. Eligius at: 16th cent.
• f. 57 Edmund Atkynson, Blue-mantle Pursuivant: Warrant for, to have his arrears of salary: 1547.
• f. 57 b Peter Dowsse, formerly one of Henry VIII's cooks: Warrant for, to have his arrears of annuity: 1547.
• f. 57 b London; Customs: Warrant conc. annuity from the customs and subsidies of the port: 1547.
• ff. 61 b, 81 Bemardino Ochino, of Siena: Grant of annuity to, 1548, and receipt by: 1549.: Copies.
• f. 62 Pietro Martire Vermigli, DD; reformer: Annuity for: 1548.
• f. 62 b London Hospitals: Appointment of Sir F. Fleming as Master of St. Katharine's Hospital: 1549.
• f. 62 b Sir Francis Fleming, Lieutenant of the Ordnance: Appointment of, as Master of St. Katharine's Hospital: 1549.
• ff. 70 b, 75, 78, 83 b, 84 Court of Chancery: Lists of Masters with their livery allowances: 1542-1572.
• ff. 71, 71 b Thomas Audley, Baron Audley of Walden; Lord Chancellor: Indentures for diet: 1541, 1542.: Copies.
• ff. 71-72 John Hales, Clerk of the Hanaper: Indentures for Lord Chancellor's diet: 1541-1549.: Copies.
• f. 72 Richard Rich, 1st Baron Rich: Indenture for diet: 1549.: Copy.
• f. 72 b Court of Chancery: Warrant for increased fees to the Chafer of the Wax in: 1556.
• f. 74 b Richard Bydwell, Keeper of the Seal in the Common Pleas: Accompts: 1548.
• f. 76 b W- B--: Commission to, to take sheepskins for parchment: 1545.
• f. 76 b Parchment: Commission to take sheepskins for making: 1545.
• f. 76 b J- F-: Commission to, to take sheepskins for parchment: 1545.
• f. 77 Nicholas Mychell, French clerk: Denization of: 1550.: Copy.
• f. 77 b Sir Ralph Sadler, Knight 1542: Annuity for, as Gentleman of the Privy Chamber: 1537.
• f. 78 John Hales, Clerk of the Hanaper: Accompts: 1547.
• f. 78 William Paulet, 1st Marquess of Winchester: Payments to, for robes and diet: 1547.
• f. 78 Sir Ralph Sadler, Knight 1542: Accompts, as Clerk of the Hanaper: 1547.
• f. 78 Thomas Wriothesley, Baron Wriothesley; Earl of Southampton 1547; Lord Chancellor: Payments to, for robes and diet: 1547.
• f. 79 Richard Rich, 1st Baron Rich: Receipt to the Hanaper: 1550.: Copy.
• f. 80 Alice Raynsford, wife of John Raynsford: Receipt for payment from the Hanaper: 1538.: Copy.
• f. 82 b William Jones, Keeper of the Seal in CP: Indenture of profits paid into the Hanaper by: 1547.: Copy.
• ff. 82 b, 83 John Hales, Clerk of the Hanaper: Indentures conc. payments to and from the Hanaper: 1547, 1548.: Copies.
• f. 83 Sir John Williams, Treasurer of the Court of Augmentations: Indenture of receipt from the Hanaper: 1548.: Copy.