Cotton MS Vespasian F XIII/2

From A Catalogue of the Manuscripts in the Cottonian Library Deposited in the British Museum, ed. by Joseph Planta (London: Hansard, 1802), pp. 504–10:

‘A paper volume in folio, consisting of 351 leaves.

[Futher descriptions of charters in Vesp. F. XIII wll be found in box in cupd outside A. K. R. (Sept. 1912)]

Several articles, and no doubt the most important ones, have been purloined out of this volume, as appears by frequent attestations of Mat. Hutton, John Anstis, and D. Wilkins: most of those left appear to be originals.

1. A series of engravings of the seals of kings and queens of England, from Edward the Confessor to James I. taken out of Sandford: inserted in different parts of the vol.

2. T. (Becket) Abp. of Canterbury to Ale. countess of Warenne; reprobating her attempt to resume, as pertaining to her dowry, certain tythes, &c. granted by the ancestors of her late husband, and by himself, to the monastery of Lewes. (Lat.) 3.

3. Henry III; a confirmation of Magna Charta, Charta de Foresta, and all other charters he may have granted during his minority. (Lat.) Westm. Jan. 28, 1238. 5. b.

4. The Card. de P....... to Edward III? concerning the dean of Chichester, sent by the Pope to Edward, to promote peace and a good understanding. (Fr.) Milan, Aug. 6. 8.

5. Nic. de Mountford, to ........; concerning the safe custody of the fortress of St. Sauveur for the king (Edw. III?) (Fr.) Polabbe, St. Valentine day. 8. b.

6. Edward III; his appointment of Johan Constans to be one of his four judges in Guyenne. (Fr.) Leicester, June 28. 9.

7. Maud de Vere vountess of Oxon; her petition to K. Richard II. to be exempted one year from the payment of a certain rent: with the king’‘s consent at the top. (Fr.) 10. b.

8. John Cavendish of London; his petition to K. Ric. II. requesting that a cause between him and Richard Piryman might be speedily terminated: with the king’‘s consent. (Fr.) 11.

9. John Holland duke of Exeter; his petition to K. Richard II. desiring a grant of all the feudal services the earl of Northumberland performed to the earl of Arundel for certain manors (Petworth, &c.) in Sussex and Surrey: with the king’‘s consent. (Fr.) 11.

10. William Goderich; his petition to K. Ric. II. that the bailiwick of the hundred of Sertre, formerly granted to his father, might be continued to him: with the king’‘s consent. (Fr.) 12.

11. Dendenell de Deek; [Bederelle de Beeke] his petition to Ric. II. to be paid his arrears as "On[v]erour des draps d’‘or:" with the king’‘s assent. (Fr.) [14 Ric. II.] [Pr. Privy Council i. 35] 12.

12. William Hunt’‘s petition to K. Ric. II; to be allowed annually five marks, to be taken out of a farm of the subsidy of Alnage he had taken at too high a rent: with the king’‘s assent. (Fr.) 12.

13. An order of Privy Council, for Thomas Sprat, doctor of laws, to appear before them, to answer to certain matters to be there declared to him. (Fr.) Dec. 12, 1393. [1391] [Privy Council, i, 35] 12.

14. A petition to K. Henry IV, from his tenants of the hamlet of Feltham, in the manor of Kenyngton, in the county of Middlesex; to be relieved from certain trespasses committed against them by divers tenants of the Bp. of London, the prior of Merton, and the abbot of Westminster: with the king’‘s order for redress. (Fr.) 1402. 13.

15. An order of Henry IV, to his council, to report to him what allowance it may be proper to make to Richard d’‘Evervyk (D. of York) who was to accompany his daughter Philippa to Denmark. (Fr.) Hertford, July 8. 14.

16. Prince Henry, to Henry IV. his father; two letters, the first credential for some of his little council whom he sent in consequence of the king’‘s order; the second desiring reinforcements that he might cope with Rees Gethyn and other rebels in Herefordshire. (Fr.) Kenilworth, Sept. 4, ......... and Hereford, Jan. 27, 1405. 15.

17. Mathathias (E. of Northumberland?) to Henry IV; requesting to be excused attending in the king’‘s council. (Fr.) Warkworth, Jan. 12, 1405 16.

18. Mathathias (E. of Northumberland) probably to K. Richard II; declaring that unless he is paid certain sums due to him by the K. he and his son will not be able to render the services required of them. (Fr.) Helawe, June 26. 16.

19. Thomas de Lancaster ........ lieut. of Ireland, to the Privy Council; concerning some redress demanded by John Hemyngton a merchant of London, who had been spoiled of some effects at Galway. (Fr.) Kilmannan, Sept. 5. 16.

20. John Prophete? secretary to the king (Henry IV.) to the Privy Council? desiring the execution of an order for the payment of 100l. due to him for salary. (Fr.) Worcester, May 3, 1406. 17.

21. Watier Hungerford, to a friend; desiring his assistance in some concern relating to the church of Troubrigge. (Fr.) 1406. 17.

22. J. Bp. of Rochester, to ........ about restitution claimed by John Hubyn, of a ship which had been seized at Calais. (Lat.) Trottesclef, Dec. 15. 17.

23. William de Beauchamp, to K. Henry IV; in behalf of one Ashby a soldier, who had been taken by the rebels in the west, &c. (Fr.) Hereford, Aug. 23. 19.

24. Le sire de Lespre et de Rozay gov. of Bourdeaux, to ........ friendly, and recommending Galliart de Marraben. (Fr.) Bourdeaux, Aug. 20. 19.

25. Thomas E. of Arundel and Surrey, to his uncle (Tho. Fitz Alan Abp. of Canterbury) cautioning him against believing various charges brought against him. (Fr.) Daliley, Dec. 9, 20.

26. Yonn Fitz Warryn, to the Privy Council? an excuse for non-attendance on a summons. (Fr.) 20.

27. J. de W. (Joan countess of Westmorland daughter of John of Gaunt) to K. Henry IV; in behalf of Christopher Stanish and his family, who had suffered much in the king’‘s service. (Fr.) Raby. 1406. 21.

28. Sir William Cheyny, to a friend; requesting his assistance towards obtaining a payment due to him at the treasury. (Fr.) Rone, May 1. 24.

29. Robert Lovell, to ........ desiring he will see to the delivery of six oaks granted by the king out of the forest of Milchet. (Fr.) Lond. Dec. 13. 24.

30. W. Heron and J. Chandeler, to the Lords of Council; referring to an inclosed letter, and to the bearer, for certain matters to be laid before them. (Fr.) Plymouth, Dec. 9. 24.

31. A petition of Monot de Cantalop of Guinne, to Henry IV; desiring redress in a law-suit, unfavourably determined by the magistrates of Bourdeaux: with the king’‘s reference to the counsel. (Fr.) 1410. 25.

32. A petition of John Compton, clerc de la pullette (poultry?) to Henry IV; for an annuity of 100 pence a year, which had been formerly granted to his father. (Fr.) 1410. 25.

33. Rich. Ld. de Grey, to the Council; about the state of South Wales; referring to the bearer Robt. Twiford. (Fr.) Brecon, Dec. 14. 25.

34. Sir J. de Lisle, to the Council; reports the ruinous state of the Chastel Cornet, in the isle of Guernsey. (Fr.) Chastel Cornet, July 30. [1406] 25. b.

35. A petition to K. Henry V; so stained as to be illegible: the king’‘s monogram seems to be at top. 26.

36. A petition of John Ferriby, to K. Henry V; desiring a new grant of the manor of Wittele in Surry, a former one he had obtained being informal: with the king’‘s order. (Fr.) 1421. 27.

37. A petition of Wm. Pommeroy, to K. Henry V; desiring the confirmation of a grant of queen Joan of an annuity of 20 marks, and the office of Constable of the castle of Odeam: with the king’‘s order. (Fr.) 1421. 27.

38. A petition of Wm. Troutbeck, to K. Henry V; desiring the confirmation of an annuity of 20 pounds granted him by the late Tho. D. of Clarence: with the king’‘s order. (Fr.) 27.

39. The D. of Exeter (Tho. Beaufort) to Card. Beaufort? concerning a ship from Britanny captured and brought into Bristol. Vernon, April 21. 28.

40. Hugh Courtenay E. of Devonshire, to a clerk of Council; concerning a protection in favour of Edw. Langynow. Exeter. 29.

41. H. C. (Hen. Chicheley Abp. of Canterbury) to Henry V; on sending to France Thomas Diss to be his confessor. Lambeth, Feb. 16. 29.

42. A priest [Thos Langley, Bp. of Durham] of Durham, to Henry V; signifying that in consequence of the king’‘s orders he had sent directions to Durham to suffer nothing of value to be taken out of the priory. Pontefract. [1416] [Pr. II Ellis, i. 50] 29.

43. Hen. Fitzhugh chamberlain, to Henry V; desiring an order for cloths, &c. to be delivered out of the wardrobe, for the king’‘s horses. (Fr.) Westm. Dec. 4, 1421. 30.

44. W. lord [Sir Wm] Bardolph, to Henry V; concerning the government of Calais, and referring for intelligence to the bearer John Hunden. Calais. [Pr. II Ellis i. 74.] 31.

45. Robt. Waterton, to Henry V; reports the steps he means to take for inducing the gentry of his county (York?) to repair to the king. Metheleye, April 12. 31.

46. Richard Nevill? earl of Salisbury, to Henry V; concerning the state of the country he is in, and desiring instructions whether he shall attend the D. of Bedford. Cymes, (Guynes?) May 21. 31. b.

47. A petition of Wm. Toun, to Henry VI; for a pension to be paid out of the Bpk. of St. David’‘s; signed by many of the council: there also appears a monogram at the top. Qy. whether the king’‘s? 32.

48. A requisition for a certificate that John de Legh Esq. had performed homage to the king for the lands he held in capite: with an attestation that the king had received the homage. (Lat.) Dec. 3, 1427. 32.

49. An order of K. Henry VI, remitting to Humphry D. of Gloucester the sum of 5000 marks, which had been sometime before imprested to the duke out of the royal treasury: with the king’‘s signature at the top. Canterbury, July 26, 14, 1436. 33.

50. A petition of Custaunce the wife of sir Hen. Husee, to be continued a pension of 25l. granted her by the king’‘s grand-mother. May, 1442. 33.

51. A petition of Wm. Soper merchant of Southampton, to the King; to be allowed to export some wool to Pisa. (Fr.) 1424. 33.

52. Rauf lord Cromwell of Tatshal, to some merchant; inclosing the king’‘s indorsement of a bill (or petition) for incorporating a fraternity of the craft of drapers in London. Nottingham, Aug. 12, 1437. 33. b.

53. Lewis Robesart? lord Bourchier, to the Ld. Privy Seal; desiring a protection for sir John of Salisbury, and another for Tho. Greenfield, who had orders to repair to the king in France. 1430. 34.

54. A warrant of the Lds. of Council, for six fat bucks to be delivered to John Sedeney Ld. mayor of London. (Fr.) July 13, 1428. 34.

55. John lord Tiptoft of Powys, steward of the king’‘s household; his warrant for a privy seal, ordering the keeper of the king’‘s wardrobe to issue certain quantities of French wines to the king’‘s butler. (Fr.) 1428. 34.

56. Richard D. of York, to the earl of Warwick his nephew; agreeing that a servant of his may attend the earl one year as marshal of Calais? Montgomery, Oct. 15. [1455] [Printed ii Ellis i. 124.] 35.

57. Edw. earl of March (afterwards Edward IV.) and Edm. earl of Rutland, to the D. of York their father; rejoicing at his successes at York, assuring him that thay attend to their studies, and desiring him to send them his clerk of the kitchen. Ludlow castle, June 3. [Printed Bentley’‘s Excerpta Historica p. 8.] 35.

58. An order of Privy Seal to the chancellor, to affix the great seal to the appointment of Tho. Manning to the deanry of Windsor: signed by many of the council. (Lat.) Westm. April 1, 1455. 35. b.

59. Ric. Wydewyll (aigned Ric. de Ryvers) and Jaquetha suchess of Bedford his wife; their grant of a pension of 10 marks to John ......... Esq. (Lat.) May 28, 1450. 36.

60. A grant of the wardenship of the hospital of St. Leonard in York, to George Nevill the king’‘s cousin, upon the surrender of Wm. Scroop: signed by many of the council. (Lat.) Jan. 14, 1457. 36.

61. A bill or petition of sir Roger Feny, to the King; desiring to be remitted the payment of 40l. he owed to the treasury, for the office of viscount (sheriff) of Surry and Sussex. (Fr.) 36.

62. A bill requesting the King to order the keeper of his jewels to deliver to John Say a cup of silver gilt, which the K. had given him. 36.

63. An order of Rich. Nevill E. of Salisbury, to John Musgrave one of his receivers; to pay 40 shillings to his poulterer in London, for victuals of him taken in January and February. Lond. Feb. 17, 1453. [an xxx. i. e. 1451] [Printed ii Ellis, i. 116.] 37.

64. R. earl of Salisbury, to the ........ of Erdebney; desiring him to continue his friendly offices with the queen; intimating that heavy charges were to be brought against the D. of York, himself, and the E. of Warwick his son. March 7. 37.

65. An order of K. Edward IV, for the lord Hastings, chamberlain of North Wales, to make proclamation for the due observance of the laws within his district: signed at top with a monogram. Westm. Oct. 18, 1430. 38.

66. ......... Dewrey? to R. D. of York; acknowledging the receipt of letters, desiring further instructions, and urging him towrite to sir Wm. Herbert to meet him in London. Webley, May 20. 38.

67. Theodericus Potker bailiff of the Hague, to Dederyk? notifying the death of the Dauphin, for K. Henry’‘s information. (Lat.) 38.

68. An order of Council, concerning the levying of certain tenths and fifteenths, granted by Parliament. (much stained by a reviving liquor.) 39.

69. A certificate of the homage paid to the King, by Wm. Stapilton, for the lands he held in capite. 39.

70. An order of Council, granting certain liveries to Thomas Colt, one of the chamberlains of the chequer. April 12, 1455. 39.

71. An order of Council, to the treasurer and chamberlain of the exchequer, to pay George Holland £.10 he having been sent abroad. 41.

72. An insepximus and confirmation of K. Henry VI. of the grants of queen Johanna of the office of constable of Nottingham castle, keeper of Sherewood, &c. to Edmund Beaufort earl of Mortaigne, and of the said earl to Rich. Ld. Cromwell. (Lat.) Westm. Feb. 14, 1438. [1437] 41.

73. An order of Rich. earl of Warwick, to Tho. Reed his bailiff of Sutton, to pay 46s. 8d. to Philip Lowez, who had lent him the same in his "right great" necessity. Lond. March 14, 1453. [Pr. in I Ellis, i. 14.] 42.

74. A paper of advice of the Archbp. of Canterbury, chancellor, in what manner the King ought to answer a letter of much consequence which the said K. had received from the Emperor. 42.

75. A petition for, and K. Edward’‘s IVth’‘s grant of, a pension of £.40 a year to Piers Taster dean of Severyne: with the king’‘s monogram. Stamford, Aug. 12, 1464. 44.

76. An order of Privy Council, for a privy seal to a grant to John lord Cobham of all the manors that had belonged to Galfrid Horner. Lond. Sept. 3, 1471. 44. b.

77. (Aubrey E. of?) Oxynford, to the abbot of our Lady of Graces, Tower-hill; concerning the settlement of certain claims the earl had made upon the said monastery. Hedingham, March 7. 45.

78. A slip of paper on which is written "Thys boke ys myn Elysabeth the kyngys dowghtyr:" viz. dau. of Edward IV, since wife to Henry VII. 49.

79. J. C. Howard, probably to the Privy Seal; for a protection for Robt. Mortemer, whom he had send to the king. Stepney. 49.

80. B. Essex, to John Say Essex; [Esquire] congratulating him on the king’‘s good opinion of him, and acquainting him with the king’‘s motions. Bristol, Sept. 9. [Pr. I Ellis, i. 15] 50.

81. The chancellor and university of Oxford, to sir John Say; desiring him to refund 100s. which the university had advanced to his brother the dean of Paul’‘s, whilst proctor, for purposes not performed. Nov. 15. 50.

82. A slip of parchment on which is written, "R. Edwardus quintus." Under it, "Loyaulté me lie - Richard Gloucester." And under that, "Sovente me sovene - Harte Buckingham." 43.

83. Margaret Beaufort or Tudor, to her son Henry VII; about the delays at the French court concerning some claim of her’‘s. Coly Weston, Jan. 14. [Pr. in I Ellis i 46.] 60.

84. Edward IV, [Henry VIII] to sir Wm. Say; forbidding him and sir John Foster, [Fortescue] with whom Say was at variance, to resort to, and disturb the sessions at Hertford. Westm. Feb. 23. [Pr. in I Ellis i. 39] 61.

85. Margaret Tudor, to Rich. Shirley her bailiff at Ware; ordering him to provide provisions at the said town, against the king’‘s coming thither. Hatfield, Feb. 23. 61.

86. Margaret Q. of Scotland, to her father Henry VII; thanks for his kindness, and concerning her reception in Scotland. 1503? [Pr. I Ellis i. 41.] 61. b.

87. A requisition for a protection to be granted to Nic. Rigby; signed H. (Percy) Northumberland, and dated Westm. Jan. 26, 1486. 66.

88. Do, for a protection in favour of W. Tastard: signed Giles Daubney Lt. Gen. of the marches of Calais. Westm. Feb. 17, 1487. 68.

89. Henry VIII, to Card. Wolsey; acknowledging his services, and enjoining him to use some recreation: the whole in the King’‘s hand. [March 1518] [Pr. I Ellis i. 269] 71.

90. Henry VIII, an order to examine into some matters relating to the Bp. of Winchester (St. Gardiner) and Morris his receiver. Greenwich, the 26 day of the 27 year of his reign. [26 April] 1536. [1535] [Pr. ii Ellis ii 85.] 71. b.

91. Catherine of Aragon, Henry VIIIth’‘s queen, to princess Mary her daughter; on her own state, and advising her to pay attention to her Latin and fair writing. Obo[r]ne (Holbourn?) [Woburn] [27 July 1525] [Pr. I Ellis ii 19.] 72.

92. Anne Boleyn, to Card. Wolsey; thanking him for his services, and promising ever to acknowledge them: shortly before her marriage with Henry VIII. [Printed in Fiddes’‘ Life of Wolsey] 73. [141]

93. Margaret Q. of Sc. to lord Dacre; desiring him to protect Vyteng (sic) sent upon some business: a small note at the bottom, desiring some lady to remember her in her prayers. Jan. 21. 74.

94. Mary, widow of the D. of Richmond, natural son to Henry VIII, to the D. of Norfolk her father; requesting his aid in a suit to the king to have justice done her respecting her maintenance. [Kenninghall] [1536-40] [Jan. 1537] [Pr. ii Ellis, ii. 83.] 75.

95. William (Warham) Archbp. of Canterbury, [to R, Rydon Clerk] to the Privy Seal; requesting an order in favour of a poor priest; with a summons underneath for several persons to appear in the Star Chamber. [ante 1515] 75. b.

96. Thomas (Cranmer) elect of Canterbury, to Th. Cromwell; desiring him to favour Mr. Newman. Westm. Feb. 8. [1533] 75. b.

97. Card. Wolsey, to Tho. Cromwell; desiring him very urgently to come to him without dealy, having matters of consequence to communicate to him: after the cardinal’‘s disgrace? Ehser, Saturday. [and of 1529 or beginning of 1530] [2 Dec. 1529] [Pr. I Ellis ii.1. and also in the Archaeologia] 76.

98. William (Warham) Archbp. of Canterbury, to Card. Wolsey; requesting him to favour the widow lady Bulstrode in an exchequer suit brought against her. Knol. Jan. 9. 77.

99. A warrant of Henry VIII, to sir Hugh Conway treasurer of Calais, to pay £.200 to Thomas Deacon, to be expended in the repairs of Ruysbank. Greenwich, March 12, 1511. 78.

100. T. duke of Norfolk, to some minister at court; referring him to the bearer for information on the state of affairs in the north, and desiring him to befriend him with the king. Carlisle, Feb. 24. [1537] 78. b.

101. E. duchess of Norfolk, to Mr. secretary (Cromwell?) desiring him to procure her some venison, as none was sent her since her lord’‘s displeasure; also about some interference with her husband. Redburn, Aug. 23. [1534] 79.

102. Tho. (Cranmer) Abp. of Canterbury, to secy Cromwell? thanking him for having procured the mastership of Michael house in Cambridge, &c. Knolle, Jan. 18. [1536] 79. b.

103. Charles (Brandon D. of) Suffolk, to Henry VIII; expressing much contrition at his having offended the king, complains of Wolsey, &c. probably about the time of his marriage with Q. Mary, Henry’‘s sister. Mottryll, April 22. 80.

104. Catherine (the 4th wife of Charles Brandon D. of ) Suffolk, to lady ....... thanking her for wine and a dog, and complimental. From Ld. Schomsbere’‘s house in Yorkshire. [22 Aug. 1534] 80. b.

105. T. earl of Surrey, to Card. Wolsey; acquaints him that 26 victuallers had been seen sailing towards Scotland; trusting that some successes would soon be gained over the Scots, &c.; intelligence that the queen of Sc. had come away, and left the young king at Stirling, &c. Newcastle, April 11. [1524] 81.

106. (Hen. Fitz-Allen E. of) Arundel, to the king’‘s almoner (Wolsey); professing friendship, and sending some venison. Donnelly, May 20. 82.

107. Catherine Arundel (wife to the above) to Wolsey? thanking him for his good offices in a cause between her, and the old marchioness of Dorset. N. B. Lady Arundel was daughter to a Marq. of Dorset. Donnelly, Oct. 8. 82. b.

108. (Hen. Percy earl of) Northumberland, to Ld. Cromwell; requesting some arrears of a stipend allowed him for the wardenry of the East and Middle Marches of England towards Scotland. Newington green, March 30. [1537] 83.

109. Catherine Northumberland (widow [mother] of the above earl) to lord Cromwell? desiring his interest for the recovery of the herbage of the park of Catton. Catton, Oct. 20. [1537] 83. b.

110. Rauf (Nevill E. of) Westmorland, to the Ld. Privy Seal (Cromwell?) shewing why he could not grant the living of Brancepeth to Dr. Bellasyse recommended by the privy seal. Brancepeth, March 20. 84.

111. Rauf Westmorland and Henry (Clifford E. of) Cumberland, to some one at court; signifying that they had executed the king’‘s commission. Naworth, May 17. [1534] 84. b.

112. (John Vere 4th E. of) Oxinford and four others, to Card. Wolsey; signifying that they had quelled the insurrection in Essex and Suffolk. Heningham, May 11. [1525] 85.

113. (George or [George or deleted] Francis Tablot E. of) Shrewsbury, to Th. Cromwell; desiring that Edw. Dyer a servant of his might not be obliged to come to court for knighthood. Wynfield, Oct. 11. [1533] 86.

114. John (5th E. of) Oxford, to Ld. Cromwell? denying some charges brought against him by the abbot of Woburn. July 22. [27] [1536] 86. b.

115. A. Oxynford (proably Anne the widow of John 4th E. of Oxford) to my lord’‘s grace; concerning the delivery of some plate, &c. bequeathed by the late earl. [1526] 87.

116. Margaret (Plantagenet Ctss. of) Salisbury, dau. of Geo. D. of Clarence, niece to Edward IV. and wife to sir Rich. Pole, to a lady; concerning the intended marriage of her (the ladies) daughter. Worcester, Aug. 20. [1527] [Pr. ii Ellis, ii 106] 88.

117. Dorothy Derby (wife of Edward E. of Derby) to Ld. Cromwell? desiring him to cause justice to be done to Th. Bradshaw, in a contest about the living of Stockport in Cheshire, which had been presented to him. July 9. [1536] 88. b.

118. Edward (Stanley E. of) Derby, to the Ld. Privy Seal (Cromwell?) about a dispute between the king’‘s tenants of Sutton and Wyncle, and his (the earl’‘s) tenants of Bosley in Cheshire; particularly complaining of one Edm. Savage. Lathom, April 25. 89.

119. Henry (Bourchier E. of) Essex, to Ld. ........ desiring an answer to some suit of his. Base, March 1. [1539] 89. b.

120. Thomas (Manners E. of) Rutland, to Mr. Wreseley; for some arrears due to Capt. Skevington, and about the repairs of Nottingham castle. Fotheringay, Aug. 29. [1539] 89. b.

121. Elynor (Ctss. of) Rutland (wife to the above Thomas) to lady Lisle; thanks her for a present of wine and herrings, and about her (lady Lisle’‘s) desire to have her daughter Mrs. Basset to be a maid to the queen. At Court, Feb. 17. [1540] [Pr. ii Ellis, ii. 41.] 90.

122. Thomas (Grey marquis of) Dorset, to Card. Wolsey; inclosing a letter on some affairs relating to Leicestershire. Lond. July 12. [1519] 91.

123. Cecyl (mother to the above marqss. of) Dorset, to Th. Cromwell; desiring bedding, &c. to be sent her. Bedwell. [Pr. i Ellis i. 218] 91.

124. Geo. (Hastings E. of) Huntingdon, to Tho. Cromwell; desiring him to continue to favour a servant of hos. July 5 [1531] 91. b.

125. John (Bourchier E. of) Bath, to Ld. Cromwell? excusing himself for not coming to parliament. Scowaye, April 1. [1539] 93.

126. Henry (Radcliff Visc.) Fitzwalter? [Daubeney, Earl of Bridgwater] to Ld. Cromwell? mentions his having referred a certain cause to his council, and desires to know whether he shall attend parliament. Southport, [Southperrot?] April 14 [1539] 95.

127. Hen. (Courteney Marq. of) Exeter, to secy Cromwell; requesting him to pormote the suit of a relation of his wife, to become prioress of Wintney. Horsley, April 7. [1534] 97.

128. Hen. (Somerset Marq. [Earl] of) Worcester and Walter Devereux Ld. Ferrers, to the Ld. Privy Seal; certifying that there were no disorders in the marches of Wales. Wigmore, May 24. [1537] 98.

129. Elizabeth (wife of Charles or [Charles or deleted] Hen. E. and Marq. [and Marq. deleted] of ) Worcester, to Tho. Cromwell; cautioning him as to certain malicious reports spread by T. and H. Stradling against her lord. Greenwich, June 17. [1532] 98. b.

130. John (Bourchier? E. of) Bath, to Ld. Cromwell? complaining of his late father’‘s unjust will, and his mother-in-law’‘s malice. Dorneford, May 3. [1539] [Pr. ii Ellis ii. 156.] 99.

131. Th. (Boleyn E. of) Wiltshire, to Ld. Cromwell? sending him his collar and his best George to be returned to his chaplain. Hewer. [Hever] [25 Aug. 1537] 100.

132. Robert (Ratcliffe E. of) Sussex, to the Ld. Privy Seal (Cromwell) soliciting the stewardship of the household. Ely place, Holbourn, Aug. 1. 101.

133. Robert E. of Sussex, to Mr. secy ........ sending him a patent for an annuity of 20 nobles. Wodch. Feb. 27. [1535] 101. b.

134. Mary (Ctss of) Sussex (wife to the above) to lady Lyell (Lisle) requesting her to procure an increase of pay to one Edward Scroclet? [18 April 1536.] 102.

135. Hen. (Grey Marq. of) Dorset, to secy ........ in favour of the prioress of Nuneton, who had been aggrieved by her neighbours. Asteley, Aug. 31, [1534] 102. b.

136. Margaret (widow of Thomas and mother of the above Hen. marq. of) Dorset, to lord ......... [Cromwell K. G.] complaining heavily of her son’‘s indutifulness, who withheld her property from her. [1537] 103.

137. Edward (Seymour E. of) Hertford, [afterwrds the Protector Duke of Somerset] to the Ld. Privy Seal; thanks him for news concerning the D. of Cleves, and the Fr. king’‘s good resolutions. Wollfall, July 17. [1539] [Pr. I Ellis, ii. 119.] 104.

138. G. of Kyldare, to Ld. ....... in favour of John Wulf, to whom some stuff was to be delivered, which had been withheld by order of the D. of Norfolk. At the ..... Nov. 20. [1528] 104. b.

139. J. Ormond Ross, [Pierce Butler Earl of Ormonde and Ossory] to the Ld. Privy Seal, requesting him to befriend the prior and monastery of Foweryling [Fowerl] in Ireland. [dat. St. James even] [24 July 1538] 105.

140. Tho. Cromwell (master of the Rolls and secy of state) to sir Tho. Audley, chancellor; desiring him to hasten the printing of a proclamation: with the chancellor’‘s answer at the bottom. From the Rolls, Nov. 11, 1533. [1534] 105. b.

141. Henry Montagu, to Mr. Secretary (Cromwell? [Cromwell]) desiring his protection on the death of his father-in-law, lord Bergevenny-Euridge: this letter is also signed by two of the Nevills. Qy whether [Qy whether deleted] the above Montagu was Henry Poole, Ld. M. who married a daughter of Geo. Nevill Ld. Berg? [Berg] but this does not perfectly agree with the pedigrees. [? but this does not perfectly agree with the pedigrees. deleted] [13 June 1535] [Pr. ii Ellis, ii 69.] 106.

142. G. (lord) Talbot, to the almoner (Wolsey?) about some wine and gown-cloth procured for him. Calais, May 19. 106. b.

143. Walter (lord) Hungerford, to Ld. ........ [Cromwell] about a cause between Edward Blackdon and his apprentices. Ferliegh, July 1. 107.

144. Henry (Pole Ld.) Montague, to Ld. ....... thanks for kindnesses; reports Ld. Hastings being ill, which prevents his mother (the countess of Salisbury) from going to Warblington. Amtill, Sept. 15. [1536] 107. b.

145. Jahng (some French prince? [some French prince? deleted Albany]) to Card. Wolsey; requesting the dispatch of a messenger. (Fr.) St. Sauveur de Dive? July 2. [1524] 108.

146. George (Bullen viscount) Rochford, to K. Henry VIII; reports the arrival of the admiral of France at Canterbury, and his intended progress towards London. Canterb. Nov. 14. [1534] 108. b.

147. Anne (probably wife [ Bullen, sister] to the above Visc.) Rochford, [Anne Boleyn 2nd. wife of Henry VIII was commonly called Rochford before her marriage] to lady Wingfield; professing friendship. 109.

148. Jane (widow of the above Visc.) Rochford, to secy (Cromwell?) desiring some stuff and plate of her late husband, for her subsistence. [May 1536] [in 1537?] [Pr. I Ellis, ii 67] 109. b.

149. Rich. Ld. Latimer and Wm. Ld. Conyers, to Henry VIII; a report of their proceedings as commissioners for the N. and W. ridings of Yorkshire. Snape, April 28. [1524] 110.

150. Henry (Radcliff Ld.) Fitzwauter, to Ld. ......... concerning some contest between the Bp. of Norwich, and one Rich. [Robt.] Watson. Norwich, March 7. [1536/7] [v. Cleop. E. V. f. 378.] 110. b.

151. Arthur (Plantagenet Visc.) Lisle, to Ld. Cromwell? [Cromwell] intelligence about Dr. Latimer’‘s preaching in favour of papacy, and conerning the state of the borders in his parts. Calais, Feb. 27. [1538] [Pr. ii Ellis, ii. 104.] 111.

152. John of Audley, to Ld. Cromwell? craving his advice in a delicate emergency. Fandereys Marche? Jan. 24. 111. b.

153. George (Brooke Ld.) Cobham, to Ld. Cromwell; inclosing an examination of one Robt. Stretyn, charged with uttering seditious language; also reporting that the mayor of Rochester suffereth corn to be exported. Cobham-hall, May 9. 112.

154. Two notes: signed, 1. Anne [Anne deleted] Margaret Bergevenny; [(1) wife of George Nevill 2d Baron Abergevenny d. 1485] and 2. Anne Mattrywas? 112.

155. Thomas (West Ld.) Lawarr, to a physician; concerning the illness of his sister Catherine. July 3. [1528] 112. b.

156. Herre Scrop (Qy whether H. [Qy whether H. deleted] Ld. Scroop of Bolton or Masham? [or Masham? deleted]) to ........ [Cromwell] about an exchange of some manors with the king. Langley, Apr. 16. [1533] 113.

157. John Zouche, to Henry VIII; concerning a title to an inheritance. Jan. 10. [1527] 113. b.

158. Mary Zouch, to her cousin Henry Fitz Allan E. of Arundel, chamberlain to Hen. VIII? beseeching him to intercede with Card. Wolsey, that she and her sisters may obtain some employment at court, they being left desititute. Notwell, Oct. 8. [1527] 114.

159. Tho. (Ld.) Wentworth, to Ld. Cromwell? reporting James Crawford of Ipswich to be an evil disposed person. 114. b.

160. William (Ld.) Sandys (Ld. chamberlain), to secy Cromwell? signifying the king’‘s approbation of his services in sending intelligence. Westm. Jan. 28, 1533. 115.

161. John Huse (Ld. Hussey) to some commanding officer or magistrate at Lincoln; apprizing him of an insurrection in Lindsay, and ordering certain precautions to be taken. Sleaford, Oct. 3. [1536] 116.

162. Henry (Ld.) Stafford (son to the D. of Buckingham), to Mr. Wrysley; thanking him for good offices. March 26. [1538] 116. b.

163. Thomas Harowdon (J. Vaux Ld. Harwedon) his appointment of Rich. Button surveyor of his manor of Newington Lucye in Kent. May 9, 1534. 117.

164. Francis (Ld.) Hastings (afterwards E. of Huntingdon) to Ld. Cromwell? requesting the grant of an abbey, naming Burton laythe. Stoke, Feb. 20. 117. b.

165. Johjn (Bourchier Ld.) Berners (Lieut. of Calais) to Henry VIII; reports the E. of Angus being arrived at Boulogne from Scotland. Calais, March 26. [1522] 118.

166. Thomas Scrope, to Tho. Cromwell? desiring him to write to Ld. Conyers not to molest his game. Bolton-castle. May 15. [1533] 118. b.

167. Thomas (Stanley Ld.) Monteagle, to Ld. Cromwell? in answer to some complaints brought against him for oppressing his neighbours, Horneby-castle, March 11. 119.

168. John (Ld.) Lumley, to Ld. Cromwell? thanks for kindness, &c. [June 1537] 119. b.

169. (Thomas Ld.) Burgh to Ld. Cromwell? requesting to be exempted from coming to Parliament. Edeston, March 30. 120.

170. John lord Dudley, to ......... [Cromwell] offering an excuse for non-payment of a sum, and tendering security. Westm. May 11. [1533.] 120. b.

171. Edward (Ld.) Dudley, to Crad. Wolsey; stating the circumstances of a robbery committed on John Moseley, a tenant of his. Dudley, Britton, [written] Jan. 24. [1528] 121.

172. W....... Mountjoy, to Card. Wolsey; about the pay of the garrison and the fortifications of Tournay. Tournay, June 4. 122.

173. Henry ........ [Daubeney] to secy Cromwell? about a suit between him and some of his tenants. Parat. Oct. [1535] [v. f. 95] 122.

174. Christopher (Ld.) Conyers, to Lord ......... thanking him for the friendship shewn to his son. Skelton, May 24. 123.

175. Anne Conyers (widow to the above) to Ld. ........ appointed guardian to her eldest son; desiring him to shew favour to her, and her younger children. Skelton, July 10. [1538] 123.

176. Walter Devereux (Ld. Ferrers) to the Ld. president of the Prince’‘s council in Wales; remonstrating against certain subpaenas issued in Wales. Charteley, Jan. 9. [1526] 124.

177. a. Anne Barkeley (widow of Thomas 5th [11th] Ld. Berkley) to Tho. Cromwell? concerning some matters relating to her jointure. [1] May. [1535] 125. b.

177. b. William Saint John, to Ld. Cromwell? reports the good dispositions made by the lord admiral on the coast; and about the election of a knight of the shire. Portsmouth, March 9. [19] 126.

178. Tho. (Ld.) D’‘Arcy, to Henry VIII; intelligence about the Scots. Temple Newson, May 21. [1523] 127.

179. D. (Dousabella) D’‘Arcy (wife to the above) [(wife to the above) deleted] [Dorothy wife of Sir George Darcy] to her husband; representing the danger she and their family are in, and desiring him to come to their relief. Gaytforth, June 13. [January 1537] 127. b.

180. Tho. (Ld.) D’‘Arcy, to a captain; [Rob. Astle] ordering him to come to him. Nov. 18. [1536] 128.

181. The Lds of Council, to Henry VIII; congratulating him on his prosperous journey to Calais, &c. Westm. June 13, 1519? [1520] [Pr. i Ellis i. 174.] 129.

182. The council of Ireland, to ........ [Cromwell] certifying the good conduct of the bearer of the letter. Dublin, May 22. [1536] 130.

183. John (Nevil Ld.) Latimer, to the Ld. Privy Seal; declining the request of letting him have his house in the "Chartusyes" church-yard.. Wyke in Worcestersh. Sept. 30. [1537] 131.

184. The Lds. of Council, to Henry VIII; congratulatory on his prosperity; report a search they had caused to be made in London, and an apprehension of a plague breaking out. Westm. Oct. 14, 1519? [1532] 131. b.

185. The Lds. of Council, to some magistrate; referring to his court the case of a debt claimed of Mrs. Johnson. Greenwich, June 25, 1546. 132.

186. Divers lords, to Henry VIII; certifying that there is a great scarcity of money in Kent. Canterbury, May 3. [1525] 133. b.

187. Divers lords, to Card. Wolsey; desiring directions concerning the manner in which princess Mary is to keep her Christmas. Teoxbury, Nov. 28. [1525] [Pr. i Ellis i. 270] 134.

188. Margaret Douglas, to Ld. ........ [Cromwell] agreeing to retrench her household as much as he shall direct. [12 Aug. 1536] 134. b.

189. Wm. Ld. Sandys and four others, to Card. Wolsey, by sir Wm. Skevyngton, sent to report the state of their garrisons, &c. Guisnes, Jan. 13. [1529] 135.

190. Sir Thomas More, to Card. Wolsey? signifying that the king had signed certain bills for sir Rich. Wingfield. Oking, Sept. 1. [1523] [Pr. i Ellis i. 202.] 136. b.

191. Francis Bryan, to ........ [Cromwell] declaring his desire to obey punctually the king’‘s orders. Dec. 16. [1535] 137.

192. [Sir] William Fitzwilliam, to Card. Wolsey? [Wolsey] reports that the foul weather prevented his sailing; remonstrates that all the ships were not collected, &c. Downs, July 29. [1522] [Pr. ii Ellis i. 222] 137. b.

193. T. Hemas? Capt. [ Thos. Compton] Lieut. to Ld. Cromwell; reports his having sent away to Normandy the Franciscan monks, who had refused to take the oaths required by the king. Guernsey, Sept. 20. [1536] [Pr. ii Ellis. ii. 91.] 138.

194. Henry ......... to secy Cromwell? recommending the suit of one Stourton. Greenwich, May 15. [1535] 139.

195. John Dudley, to Ld. Lisle his father; about the purchase of a horse. [26 Nov. 1535] 141.

196. Sir Tho. Desmond, to Henry VIII; reports his proceedings, and those of the earl of Desmond his cousin against certain rebels. Crossayne, Feb. 12. [1528] 141.

197. Robert (Ld.) Courson, to Card. Wolsey, concerning the conditions on which he is willing to give up his house to the Card. April 30. [1529] 142.

198. Mabell (lady) Southampton and 9 other ladies, to Henry VIII; expressing their admiration of his ships, and thanking him for the good entertainment they had received on board of them. Portsmouth, Aug. 4. [1540] [Pr. I Ellis ii. 126] 143.

199. Odonnell, to Henry VIII; inexculpation of his conduct. Dongall, Jan. 12, 1414. [1514] [Pr. ii Ellis i. 224.] 144. b.

200. Agnes duchess of Norfolk; her receipt for £.13. 6. paid her by Ld. Hen. Fitzwater. March 19, 1536. [1535] 147.

201. J. Russell, to Card. Wolsey; signifying that he had reported to the king the cardinal’‘s examination of Philips and Vynes. Windsor, Feb. 20. [1528] 150.

202. Tho. Arundel, to Tho. Cromwell; desiring the dispatch of a bill. [24 March 1533] 153.

203. Tho. Cheyne, to ........ [Cromwell] about some intended proceedings of one Hassylwood, &c. Oct. 26. 153. b.

204. Tho. Cromwell, to Stephen Gardiner; with minutes of instructions to be laid before the king. Lond. June 18: with Gardiner’‘s answer at the bottom, dated Hampton-court. [1531] 154.

205. John (Fisher Bp of?) Rochester, to secy Cromwell; representing his ill state of health, and desiring to be excused attendance. Rochester, Jan. 28. [1534] [Pr. in the Archaeologia xxv. 89] 154. b.

206. Edmund Bonner, to Ld. ........ desiring the bearer, a messenger, may be dispatched with speed. Compeigne, Nov. 2. [1538] 155.

207. Rich. Pace, to Card. Wolsey; reports the favourable disposition of the Swiss towards the king. Middlehaim, June 13. 155. b.

208. Sir R. Wingfield, to Card. Wolsey; reports that the neighbours of Calais seem disposed to hostilities. Calais, Jan. 20. 156.

209. Elizabeth Cromwell (wife of Gregory son to Thomas Cromwell) to Henry VIII; craving favour and assistance, notwithstanding the demerits of her father-in-law. 157.

210. William (afterward Ld.) Paget, to ........ [Cromwell] thanks for kindness obtained from Mr. Cofferer, and about some property. Draiton. [1532] 157. b.

211. John (Ld.) Mordaunt, to ........ about the payment of a debt to the king. [26 June 1534] 158.

212. William Petre, to ........ reports the quiet surrender of Butley abbey. Butley, March 1. 158. b.

213. David Cecil (granfather to Ld. Burleigh) to secy Cromwell; concerning an obligation one Merynge brings against him, which he declares to be a forgery. Stanford, April 8. [1534] 159.

214. David Cecil, to secy Cromwell; on his (Cecil) being appointed sheriff of Northamptonsh. Stanford, June 28. [1532] 159. b.

215. Bryan Tuke, to to secy ......... about an action concerning wool. Hampton-court, Nov. 24, 1514. [1517] 160.

216. Tho. Wiat, to Ld. .......... recommends Th. Chamberleyne, his servant, to some favour. 160. b.

217. Tho. Henneage, to ......... directing him and sir Fr. Bryan to come to the king. Oteland. [21 Dec. 1537] 161.

218. T. Dalby and 9 others (commissioners) to Card. Wolsey? with their account of their expenses. [30 Nov. 1525] 162.

219. A paper in Edward VIth’‘s hand-writing, intitled "Certain pointes of waighty matters to be immediately concluded on by my Council." Jan. 18, 1551. 171.

220. Lady (afterwards queen) Elizabeth, to the Lds. of Council; concerning some landed property, and dealings with one Smith. Hatfield, May 31, 1553. [Pr. ii Ellis ii. 210.] 173.

221. Henry (Grey duke of) Suffolk, to Edward VI; highly complimental. (Lat.) Cambridge, May 22. 174.

222. An original grant of Edward VI. of the third part of several manors in Dorsetshire and Hampshire, to John (Russell) Earl of Bedford; also the wardship of Henry Trenchard. (Lat.) 177.

223. Lady (afterwards queen) Mary, to ........ desiring his interference in behalf of Mrs. Coke, her mother’‘s old servant, for the farm of Rysbridge. Court, April 15. 202.

224. Mary the French queen, to Card, Wolsey? requesting him to do her favour with her brother Hen. VIII. Paris? Jan. 10, 1515. [Pr. I Ellis, i. 119.] 202. b.

225. Lady (afterward Q.) Mary, to secy Cromwell; desiring that the father of her servant, Richard Wilbram, may be exempted from coming to court to receive knighthood. Oxford, May 28, [1533] 203.

226. Renoldus Polus, to Card. Wolsey; complimental, and recommending himself to his protection. (Lat.) Oxford, Oct. 205.

227. Renoldus Polus, to ......... recommending the Venetian ambassadors. Padua. [31 July 1525] 206. b.

228. Mary Q. of Sc. to Q. Elizabeth; in behalf of George Douglas, who was going to Scotland on some concerns of his own. (Fr.) Sheffield-castle, May 13. [1570] 227.

229. Nic. Heath (Archbp. of York and chancellor) to ........ concerning his resignation of the seals, and the appointment of a successor. Southwark, Sept. 26, 1573? 229.

230. Henry Cobham, probably to sir R. Cotton; desiring the loan of a Tacitus with lord Essex’‘s annotations. Blackfryars, Jan. 12, 1602. 285. b.

231. G. Hansdon, to sir R. Cotton; desiring his opinion of two medals. Court, Dec. 18, 1600. 286.

232. Mountjoy, to Q. Elizabeth; professing his zeal foe her service, particularly in the suppressing of a rebellion. June 8, 1600. 287.

233. James VI. K. of Sc. to Ld. Burgh; recommending a person sent to claim some arrears of an annuity. Holyrood-house, May 31, 1593. 299.

234. Catherine de Joyeuse duchess of Guise, to James I; condoling on the death of Pr. Henry his son. (Fr.) Paris, Dec. 15, 1612. 303.

235. H. (Howard) [Earl of] Northampton, to sir Robt. Cotton? Greenwich. 306. b.

236. R. S. to lord ........ 307.

237. R. Salisbury, to the Ld. Privy Seal (Hen. E. of Northampton.) Bath, May 17, 1612. 307. b.

238. T. Arundel, to sir Robert (Cotton?) about some books. 308.

239. H. (Wriothesley E. of) Southampton, to ........ in favour of some poor people at Gosport, who complained of being oppresssed by Winter, captain of the pinnace, &c. Oct. 17. 311.

240. [Lord] Wm. Howard, to sir Robt. Cotton; about two inscriptions. Naworth, Aug. 29, 1608. 322.

241. Tho. Burghley, to sir Robt. Cotton. 322.

242. Tho. Clinton, to sir Robt. Cotton. Sturton, June 10, 1604. 322.

243. ......... Haryngton, to a cousin. Combe, Nov. 26, 1606. 325.

244. William Cecil, to sir Robt. Cotton; requesting a benefice in his gift for Mr. Sharp, his (Cecil’‘s) tutor. Theobald’‘s. 325.

245. G. Carew, to sir Robt. Cotton; desiring to know when Ld. Salisbury may see his study, and sending him two coins. 326.

246. Cha. Young and J. Selden, to sir R. Cotton; two notes about books. 326. b.

247. An extract from J. B. Cardona; about the manner in which MSS. are secured to the public at Florence. 328.

248. Sir Kenelm Digby, to sir R. Cotton; with letters and requests to Mr. James and Mr. Allen at Oxford; and about the favourable reports at court about Cotton. Charter-house yard. 330.

249. Sir Lo. [St. Lo] Knyveton, Aug. Vincent, Wm. Howard, Tho. Yelverton, G. Carew, Willm. Camden, (Dudley Carleton Ld.) Dorchester, and Tho. Brudenell, to sir Robt. Cotton; notes about the loan of MSS. 332.’