Add MS 15893

VOL. II.-Letters from the Earl of Clarendon (originals and official copies) whilst Lord Lieutenant of Ireland, addressed to the Earl of Rochester, Lord High Treasurer, and [Robert Spencer] Earl of Sunderland, Lord President, (with a few to King James II., ff 63, 65, 143, 229), from 1 Jan. 168 5/6 to 29 June, 1686, fr. 3-403.-Interspersed are the following Letters from other persons, and various Papers:-List, in the Earl of Clarendon's writing, of the Gentlemen of his household, f. 1 ;-Letters from the Prince of Orange to the Earl of Rochester, 21 Jan., 12 Feb. 1686, Fr., ff. 31, 87 ;-Copies of two Letters from Sir Robert Hamilton to Mr. Price, 28 Jan., 18 Feb. 168 5/6, f. 39;-Meditations of the Earl of Rochester, on the anniversary Of the death of his daughter, Lady Ossory, in his own handwriting, 25 Jan.

168 5/6, f. 43;-Copy of Deposition of Hugh Linsay, of Meath, on a charge of treason against the Rev. John Chetwood, Vicar of Ardbraccan, 26 Jan. 1685, f. 47;-Examination of Robert Clerke, of Kinsale, merchant, taken before the Earl of Clarendon, 28 Jan. 1685, f. 49;-Copy of Warrant of James II., concerning lands in Ireland to be passed to Henry Guy, 29 Jan.

168 5/6, f. 53 ;-Paper, indorsed by Lord Clarendon, " Copy of a Letter from the Ro. Catholicks in Leinster to their friends in other countyes, concerning the choosing of agents to be sent into England," sent to the King with Lord Clarendon's Letter of 8 Feb. 168 5/6, f. 67;-Letter from [William Douglas] Duke of Queensberry to the Earl of Rochester, 9 Feb. 1686, f. 79;-Account of the deductions made out of the pay of the army, and the nature and

cause of imposing cheques on the army, 10 Feb. 1686, ff. 81, 83;-Certificate of John Longfield, collector, respecting the payment of assignments to certain officers of Col. Macarty's regiment, 13 Feb. 168 5/6, f. 89;-Copies of Letters from the Earl of Sunderland to the Earl of Clarendon, 16 Feb. 168 5/6, 14 June, 1686, ff. 99, 111, 139, 145, 153, 175, 218, 233, 315, 320, 370;-

Copies of Letters from the King [James II] to the same, 18 Feb. 168-5/6, 6 Apr. 1686, in Lord Clarendon's handwriting, ff. 101, 204;-Petition of William Tuite, trooper, to the Earl of Clarendon, 22 Feb. 1685 ; with the Report of Henry Smithwicke and Edw. Reynolds, two Justices of the Peace, thereon, f 118 ;-Memorial of John Salway to the Earl of Clarendon, dat. Ludlow, 27 Feb. 168 5/6, f 119;-Estimate of the lands held by David Montgomery, of Lanshaw, f. 127;-Paper in Lord Clarendon's writing, indorsed by him, Mr. W. Pierpoint concerning, leavying a fyne of a dignity," f. 129;-" List of the Irish Sheriffs sent me by Ld. President [Earl of Sunderland], wth Answers to the reflections thereupon," 2 Mar. 168 5/6, f. 137;-Letter from [Flower] Countess of Clarendon to the Earl of Rochester, 18 Mar. 1685, f. 163;-

Copies of Letters from [George] Lord Jeffreys, Lord Chancellor, to the Earl of Clarendon, 25 Mar. 27 May, 16 86, ff 182, 322;-Copies of the Petitions of Dr. John Westley to the King, in March, 1686, and to the Lord Deputies of Ireland, in Jan. 1668, and April, 1686, relative to his accounts for buildings in the Phoenix Park, Dublin, ff. 243, 245, 247;-Petition of John Butler to the Earl of Clarendon, n. d., f 249;-Copy of an anonymous Letter, indorsed by Lord Clarendon, " From an unknown band, and given me 27 April, 1686," f. 265;-" Account of the worke done in the execution of the Muster Master Generall's office in Ireland," signed Abr. Yarner, 11 May, 1686, f. 303;-Observations upon the office of the Clerk of the Pells, Ireland, 8 May, 1686, f. 305;-Names of persons added to the Privy Council in Ireland, May, 1686, f. 317 ;- " Copy of Mr. Aston's paper wch he gave to the Sheriffe, 4th June, 1686, at his execution," f. 340;- Copy of the Lord Lieuteant's Order to Richard [Talbot], Earl of Tyrconnell, Lieut. General, to inspect the army in Ireland, 16 June, 1686, f 389;-Order of the Earl of Tyrconnell to Col. John Russell, 18 June, 1686, f. 391 ;-Circular of the Lord Lieutenant to the several corporate towns in Ireland, in favor of the Roman Catholics, 22 June, 1686. f. 399;-Account of money expended on Major William Barker's company, for three mouths, ending 31 June, 1686, f. 405. [15,893.]

Robert Spencer, Earl of Sunderland: Correspondence with the Earl of Clarendon: 1686, 1687.

includes:

• f. 1 Henry Hyde, 2nd Earl of Clarendon: List of the gentlemen of his household.
• ff. 31, 87 William III of England: Letters to L. Hyde, Earl of Rochester: 1677-1686.
• f. 39 John Russell, Colonel: Order to, from Lord Tyrconnel: 1686.
• f. 39 Price: Letters to, from the Earl of Rochester: 1686.
• f. 39 Sir Robert Hamilton: Letters to Mr. Price: 1686.
• f. 43 Lawrence Hyde, Viscount Hyde; Earl of Rochester: Meditations on the death of his daughter: 1686.
• f. 43 Anne Butler, wife of James Butler, Earl of Ossory: Meditations on the anniversary of her death, by the Earl of Rochester: 1685/6.
• f. 47 Hugh Linsay, of Meath: Deposition against J. Chetwood: 1686.
• f. 47 John Chetwood, Vicar of Ardbraccan, county Meath: Deposition against him: 1685/6.
• f. 49 Robert Clerke, of Kinsale, Merchant: Examination of: 1685.
• f. 53 James II of England: Warrant to pass lands in Ireland to H. Guy: 1686.
• f. 53 Henry Guy, Master of the Horse: Warrant concerning lands passed to him: 1685.
• ff. 63. 65. 143. 229 James II of England: Letters from the Earl of Clarendon: 1686.
• f. 67 History of Ireland: Letter from the Roman Catholics in Leinster to their friends in other counties: 1686.
• f. 79 William Douglas, First Duke of Queensbury: Letter to the Earl of Rochester: 1686.
• ff. 81. 83 Army; England: Deductions out of pay: 1686.
• f. 89 John Longfield: Certificate respecting payments.
• ff. 101. 204 James II of England: Letters to the Earl of Clarendon: 1686.
• f. 115 Edward Reynolds: Report on a petition of W. Tuite: 1685.
• f. 115 William Tuite, Trooper: Petition: 1685.
• f. 119 John Salway: Memorial to the Earl of Clarendon: 1686.
• f. 127 David Montgomery, of Lanshaw: Estimate of his lands.
• f. 129 W- Pierpoint: "Concerning leavying a fyne of a dignity. ".
• f. 137 History of Ireland: List of the Irish sheriffs: 1686.
• ff. 140, 142 M-van Burmania: Letters to Greffier Fagel: 1752.
• f. 163 Flower Hyde, wife of Henry, 2nd Earl of Clarendon: Letters to the Earl of Rochester: 1685, 1686.
• ff. 182. 322 George Jeffreys, 1st Baron Jeffreys of Wem: Letters to the Earl of Clarendon: 1686.
• ff. 243. 245. 247 Dr John Westley: Petitions to the king, etc.: 1668, 1686.
• f. 249 John Butler: Petition to the Earl of Clarendon: n.d.
• f. 303 History of Ireland: Work done in the Muster-MasterGeneral's Office: 1636.
• f. 303 Abraham Yarner: Account of work in the Muster Master-General's Office in Ireland: 1686.
• f 305 History of Ireland: Observations on the office of the Clerk of the Pells: 1686.
• f. 317 History of Ireland: Persons added to the Privy Council: 1686.
• f. 340 Aston: Declaration at his execution: 1681.
• f. 391 Richard Talbot, Earl and titular Duke of Tyrconnel: Order to Col. John Russell: 1686.
• f. 391 Richard Talbot, Earl and titular Duke of Tyrconnel: Order to inspect the army in Ireland: 1686.
• f. 399 History of Ireland: Circular in their favour, from the Lord-Lieut. to the corporate towns: 1686.
• f. 405 William Barker, Major: Expenses of his company: 1686.