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INTRODUCTION
PAPERS OF SIR HENRY SIDNEY
CORRESPONDENCE OF SIR ROBERT SIDNEY
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PENSHURST
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MANUSCRIPTS
INTRODUCTION.
At the time of his lamented death, Mr. C. L. Kingsford had
prepared for press the text of the present volume, but he left
no material for the introduction which he had intended to prefix
to it nor has he anywhere indicated the ultimate judgment
which he had arrived at as to the treatment of the material.
The sources from which this material is drawn are indicated by
him briefly on pp. xlv-xlvi. of his introduction to the first
volume of this Report. The subject matter of the volume is
drawn entirely from the correspondence of Sir Henry Sidney,
the Lord Deputy, and from the early part of the corres-
pondence of his son Sir Robert, Governor of Flushing and
afterwards 1st Earl of Leicester. The detailed description
which Mr. Kingsford promised to give of the volumes contain-
ing this correspondence was apparently never written. It is
therefore supplied very briefly as follows.
In the case of Sir Henry Sidney the correspondence consists
mainly of his own letters from Ireland to the Queen, the Council,
or to the statesmen or courtiers round her, or to members of
his own family. In the case of Sir Robert Sidney the corres-
pondence comprises mainly letters sent to him either at Court
or at Penshurst from his Deputy in Flushing and from other
informants in Holland; or alternatively, when Sir Robert Sidney
was himself in Holland, it consists of letters to him from his
trusted agent in London. When he was in England the letters
to him from his Deputy in Flushing gave him a graphic, detailed,
day to day picture of the war in the Low Countries. When he
was in Holland the letters to him from his Agent in England
throw light on the intrigues and factions of Elizabeth's Court.
Sir Robert's own letters, representing his side of the corres-
pondence throughout, are almost entirely missing, with the
conspicuous exception of his letters to his wife and her letters to
him (as in Vols. XVIII and XIX, below). Anything more
natural and charming than these letters of husband and wife
De L. II-1A
vi.
it would be difficult to imagine. He invariably addresses her
as "Sweetheart," and she almost invariably writes to him as
"Dear Hart," and on both sides there is an equal mixture of
frankness and tenderness. "Kiss all our little ones from me
and give them my blessing": such is his almost invariable
postscript. But, for the rest, the correspondence is intensely
political and by a fortunate conjunction we are afforded on
the one hand a detailed and searching light on the court
intrigues round the central figure of Elizabeth or James I;
and on the other hand on the fortunes of the war and the
play of parties in the Netherlands.
At some time about the middle of the 18th century this
correspondence was bound up into twenty-six volumes, of which
the contents are described below. The actual work of binding
was performed with so little consideration that in many cases
the binder's paste has covered over a whole line of a letter.
But as Collins evidently handled the letters before the operation
of binding was performed his text as a rule preserves the lost
or buried portions. In the internal arrangement of each volume
there is an equally conspicuous lack of scholarship, due mainly
to the disregard of the datal distinction between old style and
new style. Thus for instance the letters arranged or grouped
together as belonging to the year 1602 begin with letters of
January to March 1602-3 followed by letters of April to
December 1602. And even Collins himself sometimes trips
in this matter. Mr. Kingsford gave minute care to remedy
these errors and in addition in many instances he has succeeded
in dating undated papers, sometimes from internal evidence,
sometimes by mere computology.
The contents of the volumes so bound up, are as follows :
Vol. I. contains 26 letters of a very miscellaneous
nature ranging probably from 1577 to 1639
but all undated.
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II. contains 89 letters mainly of Nicolas de Blocq
to Sir Robert Sidney 1589-1615.
III. contains 90 letters of a miscellaneous nature
mainly undated and ranging probably from
1575 to 1618.
IV. contains 299 letters of which the early portions
Nos. 1-39 range from 1561 to 1575 being
letters to and from Sir Henry Sidney, the
Lord Deputy: the remainder being letters to
his son Sir Robert, Governor of Flushing,
covering roughly the years 1589-1600.
V. contains 174 papers mainly receipts and other
business papers relating to the mere domestic
economy of the Sidney estates. But items
1, 5, 13, 28-31, 33-5, 56, 66 and 97 comprise
letters of more general interest ranging in
date from 1601 to 1605.
vii.
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VI. contains 303 letters to Robert Sidney as Sir
Robert or as Lord Sidney covering the years
1602 to 1604-5 March.
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VII. contains 246 letters to Robert Sidney as Visct.
Lisle covering the years 1605 and 1606.
VIII. contains 235 letters to same covering 1607-9.
IX. contains 239 letters to same covering 1610-12.
X. contains 228 letters to same covering 1613-1‡.
XI. contains 145 letters to same covering mainly
1615 with a few letters of 1616 and 1617.
XII. contains 249 letters mainly to Robert, 2nd Earl
of Leicester, and covering 1636-1640 with one
item of 1626.
XIII. contains 220 letters to same covering 1640 March
26 to 1641 July.
XIV. contains 110 letters to same covering 1642-1650.
XV. contains 54 letters to same covering 1653-1665.
XVI. contains 50 letters of a very miscellaneous nature
including letters of Dorothy Countess of
Leicester and her sister the Countess of
Carlisle.
XVII.
66
These papers concern the lawsuit betwixt
the Lord Berkley and Lord Lyle. It began
on the death of Thomas Lord Berkley 1415
and lasted to the year 1606 almost 200 years
and 8 generations and was at last finisht by
agreement betwixt the Lord L'Ile and Berkley
the 3rd year of James 1st. This agreement
is now [1753] in the evidence room at Pens-
hurst."
This award finished the longest
chancery suit that ever was.
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XVIII. Robert Sidney's letters to "Sweetheart," his
wife Barbara, 149 letters ranging in date from
1597 to 1610.
XIX. Same to same 135 letters covering from 1609
to 1621 but including a few letters not from
Robert Sidney.
XX. contains 53 undated letters of Robert Sidney
to "Sweetheart."
Besides the above 20 volumes there are six volumes enumer-
ated as A-F which contain the material printed in Collins.
Their contents are as follows:-
A. contains miscellaneous 126 letters of very irregular dates
but roughly covering the years 1576-7 and 1589-1590
with an interspersed scattering of earlier letters.
B. contains miscellaneous 116 letters Nos. 1-25 ranging from
1578 to 1595; Nos. 26-92 the year 1636; Nos. 94-103
the year 1661; Nos. 104-116 the years 1597-98.
C. contains 139 letters mainly to Sir Robert Sidney ranging
from 1599 to 1601.
De L.-B
viii.
D. contains 129 letters mainly to same and covering 1601
to 1604.
E. contains 118 letters mainly to same and ranging from
1596 to 1610 viz. Nos. 1-9 from 1604-1610; Nos. 10-93
cover 1597 and Nos. 93-118 cover 1596.
F. contains 92 items of which the first is a copy book of 149
folios covering in 81 items the correspondence of Sir
Hy. Sidney, Lord Deputy, from 1575 to 1578. The
remainder of the volume comprises letters Nos. 1-10
to and from Sir Henry Sidney from 1577 to 1580 and
Nos. 11-92 letters to Sir Robert Sidney 1591, 1595, and
1592 followed by 3 loose and unnumbered papers of the
years 1614, 1577 and 1575 respectively.
In handling the material of these volumes the problem which
confronted Mr. Kingsford and which confronts the present
editor is the treatment of such part of it as has already been
printed by Arthur Collins in his "Letters and memorials of State
written and collected by Sir Henry Sydney" &c. 2 Vols.
Fo. 1746. In many ways Collins' work is a notable production.
Although he took abominable liberties with the original manu-
scripts, scoring them through with his pen, and scrawling his
biographical and explanatory notes on the margins and blank
pages of them, he was yet a careful and conscientious editor and
his text is consistently reliable, being as a rule a verbatim and
literatim text. It is by no means an inaccessibly dear book and
will probably be found in most libraries which contain the
Reports of the Historical Manuscripts Commission. On the
whole therefore there would appear to be no convincing reason
for reprinting in the present and the forthcoming volumes of the
present Report the full text of such letters as Collins has already
printed. It is certainly necessary to notice them, in order that
the Calendar of this remarkable and valuable correspondence
may be presented to the world in a complete form. But it is
quite consistent with the guiding purpose of a complete presen-
tation if the Collins series are indicated and inserted in situ in
the very briefest abstract with a precise reference to the
page where the full printed text can be found in Collins' volumes
and with corrections of any of his misreadings and with a full
abstract of all passages omitted by him. This will be the
procedure in all the future volumes of this Report.
Such a procedure keeps the chronological sequence unbroken
and serves to apprise the reader where the fuller, generally
verbatim text of Collins can be found. To such brief abstract
it is only necessary to add any passages omitted by Collins or
the corrections of any of his misreadings. The latter are very
few but his omissions and excisions are fairly numerous and at
times they seem to be arbitrary and capricious. In all cases
these excised passages will be found to be restored in the future
volumes of the present calendar or where not printed in full
their historical contents will be sufficiently fully indicated. In
rarer cases Collins is convicted of having taken a portion of
ix.
one letter and worked it bodily into the text of another letter.
Those cases of literary dishonesty will be found corrected in the
text of the present report, but they are exceedingly rare and only
serve to enhance the general reliability of the bulk of his text.
It is clear that Mr. Kingsford's mind wavered considerably
on this question of the treatment of material already
printed by Collins. Otherwise it would be difficult to
explain the diversity of scale which he accorded to it.
For instance the first letter printed in the present volume
that of Sir Henry Sidney to the Privy Council dated Dublin
14 April 1559 is summarised in a short paragraph of
eight lines, p. 1 infra. Collins prints the full text of the letter,
covering a folio page of print. In this case it is clear from the
manner of the abstraction that it is intended to be understood
that the reader must refer to Collins for the full text. In the
case of the letter from Sir Henry Sidney to Robert, Earl of
Leicester dated 28 June 1566 (infra pp. 2-3) the abstract here
printed though fuller is still too brief to make it possible to
dispense with the reference to Collins for the full text. But
as against these clear examples of intentional abbreviation
the subsequent letter from Sidney to Leicester dated 19 Aug.,
1566 infra pp. 3-4 is here printed in such fulness as to occupy
11 pp. of text in the present volume regardless of the fact
that Collins gives a flawless verbatim transcript of the letter
covering more than 2 pp. folio.
In each of these three cases whether the abstract here given is
a mere skeleton or an apparently self-consistent text it is not
possible to dispense with the full and verbatim version printed
by Collins.
But there are other cases in which Mr. Kingsford's text
is so full as to be a nearly verbatim text. For instance the
long letter infra pp. 531-4 in which Sir William Brown gives
to Sir Robert Sidney a graphic account of his interview with
Queen Elizabeth. In this instance Mr. Kingsford clearly
intended his text to replace that of Collins II. 229/31. But
Collins' text is also verbatim, so that the actual outcome is a
duplication of nearly four pages of print.
From about the middle of the present volume Mr. Kingsford
seems to have settled down to the plan of presenting his own
deliberate abstract of the letters as an alternative text to that
of Collins, correcting his mistakes of date or misreadings of
words and names and either indicating or partially supplying
the passages omitted by Collins. If consistently followed out
from first to last there is or would have been much to be said
for such a method. But in a corpus of correspondence of
such surpassing historical importance as is this Sidney Corres-
pondence two conditions are essential to the editorial success
of such a method. In the first place the abstract (whilst still
remaining an abstract and not a verbatim text) must be so
comprehensive as to omit nothing of real historical importance;
and in the second place all the passages excised or omitted by
X.
Collins should receive a special treatment proportionate to the
verbatim scale on which Collins usually printed his texts.
It must be left to the reader to form his own judgment on
the final outcome as exemplified in the pages of the present
report, that is to say as to how far Mr. Kingsford attained his
own editorial ideal in these pages.
But as this question of Collins' excisions is an important one
and as it cannot be fully appreciated without reference to the
originals in the Sidney Papers it is perhaps permissible to make
a more detailed examination and quotation.
On pp. 189/190 of his second volume Collins makes unwarrant-
able excisions from the letter of the 26th April 1600 from
Rowland Whyte to Sir Robert Sidney. The original letter
in the Sidney Papers (Vol. C. No. 127) contains the following
passages which Collins has struck out with his pen and which
are as a consequence omitted from his text (for it is abundantly
clear that he made a practice of sending the original letters
themselves to the printer to be set up into type).
our Commissioners of the Peace are not altered, Newell,
Herbert, Beale and Edmunds. The tyme of theire
going will be about the 16 of May or theire abouts.
By this enclosed you shall understand more than I am
able to wryte of yt.
If you please to send over some India ginger yt will be
very acceptable to the party I wrote of. The desk you
meane to send over believe me is well bestowed and
will be taken as a favour done unto hym who, by me, is
assured that yt comes.
66
The Stationers do importune Mr. Bodeley about the books
that lye upon theire hands. I see small hope of having
1001. from the lady. Sure I am that she hath made me
a stranger unto her since I attend her for it."
Mr. Kingsford's text for this excised passage is given in four
lines, lines 17-14 from the bottom of p. 457 infra.
From the same letter Collins has omitted the following passage.
My Lady [Lady Sidney your wife] is now with my Lady
Huntingdon and my Lady Warwicke to beseech them
to procure your leave to return. They will within 2
or 3 days be at Court and move yt. By that time my
Lord Admiral will be returned and my Lady herself
will to the Court to see an end in yt.
Beleve me there is great unkyndnes growne between 900
[Lord Buckhurst] and 400 [Lord Cobham] about the
matter you wrote of.
For myne own part I will
never persuade you to anything that may be unprofitable
or dishonourable unto you. If at your return you may
effect what may bring more benefit and of longer con-
tinuance to your house I think you will not mislike
it nor anybody else.
xi.
In Mr. Kingsford's text p. 457 infra this passage is represented
by one line only "my Lady is now with Lady Warwick and
Lady Huntingdon to procure your leave.'
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The third passage omitted by Collins from this letter is as
follows
My Lo[rd] of Southampton went away upon Monday last.
Sir Charles Danvers brought him as far as Coventry and
returned yesternight. He lies at Mr. Mason's by
Youbridge. To that house went my La[dy Sidney
your wife] and all her children to see the French pass
towards Winsor. He being weary a bed and under-
standing of my La[dy's] being there risse [and] invited
her to stay dinner with all her crew; [and] came to
Ba[ynards] Castle for my Lo[rd] Herbert and Mr. Phillip
[Sidney] to accompany her; and thence had, upon
soe short warning, very great favors. He is a very fine
gentleman and loves you well: so doth he make much
of one dear unto you.
Mr. Kingsford's text of this passage is contained on the last
4 lines of p. 457 infra.
A second instance of this important subject of the correct
treatment of Collins' omissions is furnished by the letter from
Sir William Brown to Sir Robert Sidney which is printed infra
pp. 565-6 and in Collins II, 247. Collins prints the letter as of
date Feb. 4; Mr. Kingsford prints it as of date Feb. 4. The
correct date of the letter itself is Feb. 2 but it ends with a
postscript dated Feb. 4.
In his text of this letter Collins has omitted the following
two passages
(1) Ogle passed through the town [Flushing] without speaking
to mee; and so I cold learne none of his busines: but
I heard yt he sayd the rest of the Eng[lish forming part
of Ostend garrison] were not lykely to come out [of
Ostend]. My conjecture is yt he is gone to induce the
States to consent to such a number [as the General
demands] and towards that number will keep the
English] if it be granted, and [will try to] gett a supply
for them of 3 or 4000 out of England.
Ogle was angry that my newes was in England before his
coming but I have by letter told him my mynd.
This passage is also entirely omitted by Mr. Kingsford.
(2) But such it there was and now a littell time and money
will come. I hear that yesterday there came letters
to Middleburg from Anwerp which said that th' occasion
of the holding upp of the lycences was that the Archduke
had granted a proportion for the passing of salt, wine,
oil &c. to the Countess of Bucquoy to make her profit
of, and when that was out the lycences would be open
again. But this may be a practyse of the enemy to
xii.
store themselves against Lent with fish and such
necessaries and then to break it off altogether.
Mr. Gilpin from above [from the Hague] wrytes me no
newes only that Sir Fr. Vere he saith may happely come
out shortly from Ostend. Belyke the Estates were
resolved to deny his demanded numbers. But it may bee
[that] Ogle's embassage, having comfort of supplies out
of England, will turn all again. Those that come out of
Ostend as I hear and as Vloeswick told me
This omission is (on the whole satisfactorily) supplied by Mr.
Kingsford in 7 lines of his text on p. 566 lines 4-11.
To conclude with a third instance. In the letter of 16 Jan.
1599-1600 from Rowland Whyte to Sir Robert Sidney printed
by Mr. Kingsford infra p. 430 and by Collins in Vol. II. pp.
159-160 Collins omits three passages as follows.
(1) A long opening paragraph relating to the intrigues con-
cerning the lease of the royal manor and park of Otford.
The Officers of the Works are at Oteford by Sir Jo. Fortescue
[his] warrant; only 900 [Lord Buckhurst] will not be
seen in yt. What the mystery may be I cannot yet
discover. Surely in all liklehoode it is to make way to
procure [a grant of] the park when the house shall be
either sold or pulled down. Your sute to the Queen must
be to have a further state [estate] in the park, in paying
as a stranger will do for yt. For considering you
have the possession nobody will offer so much for yt as
your self.
There is no survey made of the park; the house only is
the thing now in handling. More than I have written
cannot be sayd, unless I could enter into men's hearts
to know their secret purposes.
My La[dy your wife] goes tomorrow to Sir Jo. Fortescue
to know in whose name he made this motion to the
Q[ueen]. My La[dy] Warwick is in town and tomorrow
my La[dy your wife] will visit her and aske her opinion
what she should present the Q[ueen] withall and what
course to take to prevent these unfriendly courses.
Mr. Secretary is at Court and staies to see the Lord
Mountjoy [made] Lo[rd] Deputy of Ireland by despatch-
ing all business that concerns hym. As soon as he comes
to town she [my Lady your wife] will visit him also
about your leave.
Mr. Kingsford reduces this passage to 9 lines on p. 430 in
which the references to Lady Warwick and Lady Sidney are
omitted and the words "she will visit " are wrongly given as
"I will visit."
(2) Collins omits the following in the middle of the letter: viz.
Her Majesty is in very good health and her remove to
Whytehall is no more spoken of. She purposes to goe
a-Shroving to Hanworth.
xiii.
I am come from Court to attend my Lady [your wife]
when she goes to these great personages. Your Lo[rdship]
shall hear by the next what I said unto her.
Mr. Kingsford also omits this passage altogether.
(3) Collins omits the following passage referring to the
rumour of the Queen's removing to Canterbury in order to
enable Cecil to visit secretly the Peace Commissioners at
Boulogne
Her Majesty's service cannot spare hym from home: and
I thinke he will be loth to be away from soe gracious
and good a mistress.
Mr. Kingsford likewise omits this passage.
But besides this question of scale of treatment adopted by
Mr. Kingsford for Collins' text and Collins' omissions there
is a further complication.
Collins not infrequently prints from originals (“ex autog
apud Penshurst," "ex orig apud Penshurst") which are no
longer amongst the Sidney Papers and in other cases again he
had recourse to "his Majesty's Office of Papers and Records
for Business of State. He particularly mentions the despatches
of the 3rd Earl of Leicester as drawn from the Paper Office.
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:
There are two volumes of his Lordship's letters with the
instructions and answers from the King and Secretaries
of State, in his Majesty's Paper Office which have
been examined and such of them transcribed as were
wanting of what he had laid up at Penshurst: to which
I have in proper places referred." (Collins' Preface.)
Collins' transcripts of these letters occur among the Sidney
Papers and will be noticed ambulando.
And besides this Foreign Office material Collins drew from
the Domestic State Papers. Quite early in his first volume for
instance he prints two letters from Sir Henry Sidney to Secretary
Cecil one of the 9th June, 1566 and the other of the 24th June,
1566. (Collins I. pp. 11/12 and 12/14.) The originals of these
letters are contained in State Papers Ireland Vol. XVIII, Nos.
9 and 25 respectively. And there are many others referred to
in the present volume. In accordance with the established
rule of the Hist. MSS. Comm. in such cases Mr. Kingsford
consistently omits the letter as not being drawn from the
Sidney papers. But the inevitable result is that Collins contains
Sidney letters which do not appear in the present report.
The net result therefore is that the complete canon of the
Sidney correspondence can only be built up from the two
parallel sources, the text in Collins and the text in the volumes
of the present Report. In order to present this matter in a
single view I have drawn a tabular statement of the complete
series of letters for the period covered by the present volume
1557-1603 showing respectively which are printed in Collins
and which in the present instalment of report.
xiv.
In this tabulation wherever Mr. Kingsford's text stands
alone it must be understood that Collins had not seen the
original or having seen it had passed it by. Where
Mr. Kingsford's text yields a correction of Collins's text
or supplies any of Collins's deliberate omissions or again
wherever Mr. Kingsford detects an error of date in Collins or
succeeds in dating an undated original, Mr. Kingsford's text
is tabulated alongside that of Collins. In such cases the reader
will find the full text of the letter usually in Collins, but for the
emendation or amplification he must equally have recourse to
Mr. Kingsford's text.
XV.
Where Mr. Kingsford's text contains no elucidation, emendation, amplification
or datal correction it is not entered in the following Calendar.
CALENDAR OF THE SIDNEY CORRESPONDENCE.
Collins
6-7
1559 April 14
1562
July 26
1565 Dec. 23
1565-6 Jan. 6
1566
1
11
1568
April 17
June 9
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July
Aug. 19
1567 Mar. 31
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April 30
June and
Aug. 12
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28
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30
1573? Nov.
Dec. 17
1573-4 Feb. 24 &
March 14
1574 May 23
Sept. 1
Nov. 18
Dec. 1
1574-5 Mar. 15
1575 Mar. 29
31
May 15
August
""
Sept. 6
Sept. 12
Sept. 23
Sept. 28
28
28
Oct. 5
Sir Hy. Sidney to the Council
R. Holdych to Sir Hy. Sidney
The Queen's orders concerning
Ormonde
The Queen to Sir Hy. Sidney
Sir Hy. Sidney to Philip Sidney
Sir Hy. Sidney to Secretary Cecil
99
""
""
""
""
Earl of Leicester
The Earl of Desmond's Claims
I.
Sir Hy. Sidney to the Earl of Leicester I.
Council order concerning Desmond
Sir Hy. Sidney to the Queen
July Shane O'Neill's inventory
Royal warrant concerning Sir Geo.
Stanley
March
April 30
June 10
Sir Hy. Sidney to the Lord Admiral
to the Duke of Feria
Money warrant
Sir Hy. Sidney to the Earl of Leicester I.
Sir Henry Sidney to Secretary Cecil
14 & 24
Aug. 8
I.
8
Queen Elizabeth to the Earl of
Argyle and the Earl's reply
Nov. 8 Sir Henry Sidney to Secretary Cecil
14
99
""
""
to Robert Dudley,
March & April Warrants
1569 Oct. 17 Sir Hy. Sidney to Secretary Cecil
""
""
,,
1568-9 Feb. 14 Sir Warham St. Leger to Sir Hy.
Sidney
""
19
""
""
""
••
..
The Queen to Deputy Fitzwilliam
Essex to the Council
Essex to the Queen
•
• •
Order of Council concerning County
of Worcester
..
Lord Buckhurst to Sir Henry Sidney
Lady Mary Sidney to E. Molineux
E. Waterhouse to Sir Hy. Sidney
Archbishop of Canterbury to Sir Hy.
Sidney
1569-70 Feb. 24
""
""
1570 [should be 1571] The petition of Sir Thomas Smith
et al.
Dec. 14 Instructions...for a Council in Munster I.
1570 Aug. & Sept., and
1570-1 Jan. & March
1571 Oct. 20
1572-3 March 9
}
Warrants, &c.
Sir Fr. Walsingham to Sir Hy. Sidney I.
Royal order to the sheriff of Mon-
mouth
I.
Sir Edw. Fytton to Sir Hy. Sidney
E. Waterhouse
··
Sir Fr. Walsingham to Sir Hy. Sidney
Sir Hy. Sidney's account of £1000
Sir Fr. Walsingham to Sir Hy. Sidney
Robert Sidney to Robert Walker
Sir Fr. Walsingham to Sir Hy. Sidney
Sir Hy. Sidney to the Queen
to Secretary Cecil
to the Council
Sir Hy. Sidney to the Council
I.
I. 44-8 & 387
I.
I.
I.
I.
I.
I.
I.
I.
I.
I.
I.
I.
I.
I.
I.
I.
I.
I.
I.
I.
I.
I.
I.
I.
I.
I.
I.
I.
I.
I.
7-8
8-9
9-11
11-12
12-14
14-15
15-17
18-31
31-2
33-4
34
34-5
35-6
32-3
41-3
43-4
48-59
36
37-8
38-9
39
40-1 II. 10-11
388
59-60
61-3
60-1
66
66-7
833
67
63-6
69
67-8
70-1
Kingsford
71-2
72
72-3
74
II. 1-2
II. 3
II. 5
II. 5-7
II. 8
II. p. 11
II. 12-15
II. 15-16
II. 16-17
II. 18-19
II. 19-20
II. 21
II. 22-4
II. 24
II. 99
11. 24-5
xvi.
1575
11
1
Dec. 9
Dec. 16
1575-6 Jan. 28
1576
[1576]
1576
Oct. 16
Oct. 20
Nov. 15
15
Nov. 22
""
1576
""
21
March
April 8
14
""
kenny.
Sir Fr. Walsingham to Sir Hy. Sidney
Sir Hy. Sidney to the Council
Sir Fr. Walsingham to Sir Hy. Sidney
Jan. 29 & Feb. 18 Warrants
Feb. 27
Mar. 13
Mar. 12
99
Sir Hy. Sidney to the Council
to Lord Burghley
Lord Deputy's decision re Kilconnell
Barony.
""
""
23
""
""
""
""
June 13
16
20
21
24
24
99
""
""
""
July
28
""
July 8
9
""
Walsingham
to the Queen
[May]
Allowances to the Earl of Essex
Agreement with C. O'Donell
June 13 [new style.] Duchess of Feria to Sir
Hy. Sidney
Sir Hy. Sidney to Sir Fr. Walsingham
to the Council
99
""
""
20
24
99
Aug. 13
19
""
15
20
25
31
""
Sept. 4
6
17
20
""
""
122
17
99
28
28
99
Sept. 22
22
99
28
""
29
30
""
Oct. 21
Oct. 20
""
""
1570-7 Jan.
17
17
Nov. 12
12
14
15
16
27
9
Sir Fr. Walsingham to Sir Hy. Sidney
I. 74-5
""
""
Sir Hy. Sidney to the Council
I.
plan to govern Ireland I.
Appointment of the Marshal of Kil-
""
""
E. Waterhouse to Sir Hy. Sidney
Sir Hy. Sidney to the Council
Ormonde to Sir Hy. Sidney
""
""
Sir Hy. Sidney to the Council
to Secretary
""
""
""
""
""
""
""
Ormonde to Sir Hy. Sidney
Sir Hy. Sidney to the Council
Ormonde to Sir Hy. Sidney
""
""
""
99
Sir Hy. Sidney to the Queen
Ormonde to Sir Hy. Sidney
··
••
..
19
""
Sir Hy. Sidney to the Council
Ormonde to Sir IIy. Sidney
""
to the Mayor of Dublin
Ormonde to Sir Hy. Sidney
Sir Hy. Sidney to Ormonde
to the Lord of Upper
Ossory
Ormonde to Sir Hy. Sidney
Earl of Clanricarde's submission
Sir Hy. Sidney to the Council
Sir Fr. Walsingham to Sir Hy. Sidney I. 123-4
to E. Waterhouse
124
For the book of arrears of Connaught
see infra under date 1576-7 Jan. 27.
Sir Fr. Walsingham to Sir Hy. Sidney
118-9
122
119-122
I.
I.
""
··
•
••
""
""
Sir Hy. Sidney to the Council
Case of Prize Wines in Ireland
Sir Hy. Sidney to Ormonde
to the Lord of Upper
Ossory
Sir Fr. Walsingham to Sir Hy. Sidney
Ormonde's Deputies in Kilkenny
Collins I. p. 135. see infra 1577 Oct. 21
Sir Hy. Sidney to Secretary Walsing-
ham
•
•
•
,,
to the Council
Ormonde to Sir Fr. Walsingham
E. Waterhouse to Sir Hy. Sidney
Sir Fr. Walsingham to Sir Hy. Sidney
•
•
·
Collins
I.
I.
I.
75-80
86-8
389
81-5
85-6
I.
I. 98-9
89-97
I. 168-70
I.
I. 100
I. 100-1
I. 101-2
I. 102-10
99-100
I. 110-111
I. 112-114
I.
I.
I. 114
I. 142-3
I. 114-8
I. 118
I.
124
I. 124-5
I. 125
I. 125-6
I. 126-7
I. 127
I. 127-8
I. 128
I. 128-30
I. 130-3
II. 390
I. 391
I. 391-2
I. 134-5
I. 140-2
I.
143-6
I. 147
I. 147-8
I. 146
I. 148-9
I. 149
Kingsford
II. 25-6
II. 26-30
II. 30
II. 31
II. 32
II. 34-6
II. 36
II. 37
II. 37
II. 38
II. 38-9
II. 39
II. 40
II. 45
II. 46
II. 49
xvii.
1576-7 Jan. 27
1577
[1577]
T
I
-]
il
""
""
Feb.
""
""
""
22
Commission to the Archbishop of
Armagh
Sir Hy. Sidney to Sir Fr. Walsingham I. 156-9
to the Earl of Leicester
88-9
to the Council
I.
160
to the Queen
I. 160-1
""
[?March] Sir Hy. Sidney to Sir Fr. Walsingham I. 161-2
to the Queen
I. 162
to the Council
I. 163
to his son Philip
I. 163-4
to the Council
I. 164-8
I. 177
I. 177-8
""
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99
Mar. 17
April 8
April
9
18
""
May 15
15
20
20
""
""
*
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June 1
10
10
11
20
99
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""
July
""
19
29
26
59
Aug. 2
9
9
20
""
""
""
""
""
27
30
20
August
20
20
""
99
4
4
4
12
12
19
August
""
20 Sir Hy. Sidney to the Council
to the Queen
20
26
19
July 20
99
""
""
10 10
12
99
Sept. ?]
5
Sept. 15
15
15
15
15
""
Sept. 16
21
30
10
5
Sir Hy. Sidney to the Council
Enclosing (1). The book of arrears
of Connaught..
(2). The number of the Garrisons
Sir Edw. Fitton to Sir Hy. Sidney
Sir Hy. Sidney to Secretary Walsing-
ham
""
""
""
""
""
""
""
to the Queen
Instructions to E. Waterhouse
""
99
""
21 E. Waterhouse to Sir Hy. Sidney
Sept. 5
5
Sir Fr. Walsingham to Sir Hy. Sidney
to Edw. Moore
Ormonde to Sir Hy. Sidney
""
Sir Fr. Walsingham to Sir Hy. Sidney I. 177
Sir Hy. Sidney to Sir Fr. Walsingham
to the Council
A Declaration how &c.
E. Waterhouse to Sir Hy. Sidney
Sir Fr. Walsingham to Sir Hy. Sidney
E. Waterhouse to Sir Hy. Sidney
Sir Fr. Walsingham to Sir Hy. Sidney
James, Regent of Scotland to Sir Hy.
Sidney
9,
""
E. Waterhouse to Sir Hy. Sidney
Sir Fr. Walsingham to Sir Hy. Sidney
""
John Cales to Secretary Walsingham
Sir Hy. Sidney to E. Waterhouse
E. Waterhouse to Sir Hy. Sidney
Sir Fr. Walsingham to Sir Hy. Sidney
99
E. Waterhouse to Sir Hy. Sidney
Sir Hy. Sidney to the Queen
to the Council
""
99
··
•
,,
99
Sir Hy. Sidney to the Council
99
• •
""
to the President of
Munster
to the Earl of Leicester
to Sir Fr. Walsingham
•
Sir Hy. Sidney to the Queen
to the Council
Instructions to the Chancellor
to the Vice President
of the Marches of Wales
Sir Hy. Sidney to the Sheriff &c. of
Devon
The Council, Ireland, to the Queen
The petition of the Captains concern-
ing victual
Collins
I. 149-156
•
I. 159-60
E. Waterhouse to Sir Hy. Sidney
Sir Fr. Walsingham to Sir Hy. Sidney
E. Waterhouse to Sir Hy. Sidney
Sir Fr. Walsingham to Sir Hy. Sidney
E. Waterhouse to Sir Hy. Sydney
I.
I. 178-180
I. 180-5
I. 185-9
I. 189-93
I. 191-3
I.
193
I.
193-4
I. 194-5
I. 195
I. 195-7
I. 197-8
I.
199
I.
I.
I. 201
I. 201-2
I. 202-3
I. 203
200-1
I. 203-4
I. 204
I. 204-6
I. 206-7
I. 207-9
I.
209
I. 209-11
I. 211-12
I. 212-3
I. 213-4
I. 214
I. 214-8
199-200 II. 15
under wrong date
I. 218-221
I. 221-2
I. 222-5
I. 225-6
I. 226-7
I.
227
I. 228
I.
Kingsford
228-9
II. 42-4
II. 49
II. 50
II. 50
II. 50-1
II. 51
II. 54
II. 54
II. 54
II. 60-1
I. 64
xviii.
[1577 Sept-Oct.] Rowrie's requests for Harrington's
release
1577 Oct. 21 The Marches and the Court of Ludlow
Nov. 3 Geo. Wynter to Sir Hy. Sidney
Nov. 23 & 29 Warrants
26
Sir Hy. Sidney to the Council
Devolutions of benefices to the Queen
Sir Hy. Sidney to the Queen
Philip Sidney to the Earl of Leicester
see under 1582 Dec. 16
[?1577]
1577
Dec. 11
16
1577-8 Jan. 18
1578
1 1
[1578?]
1578
I
1
1
1578
1578
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1
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Feb. 4
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""
20
""
27
March 3
14
23
""
23
Mar. 25
April 25
20
""
""
99
28
29
30
30
,,
May 1
""
""
""
99
""
20
21
""
May 31
June 2
11
14
13
14
16
99
""
14
21
""
July 1
July 1
4
""
17
""
Aug. 1
Aug. 1
12
5 8 & 10.
1579-80 Mar. 6
1580
June 22
July 8
""
Aug. 9
Sir Fr. Walsingham to Sir Hy. Sidney I. 233-4
with 2 enclosures of Dec. 10 to
Jan. 8.
""
""
""
Sir H. Harrington's Instructions
P. Sidney to E. Molyneux
Sir Fr. Walsingham to Sir Hy. Sidney
Remembrances to Thomas Snagg
Sir Henry Sidney to the Council
appending (1) a proportion of vic-
tuals, (2) supply of munitions for
Ireland
14 Sir Henry Sidney to the Mayor of
Ph. Sidney to E. Waterhouse
Petition from prisoners in Dublin Castle
Sir Hy. Sidney to the Queen
to the Council
Instructions to Sir Hy. Sidney
Warrants
""
Sir Hy. Sidney to the Queen
Ormonde's petition
E. Molyneux to the Archbishop of
Dublin
Sir Hy. Sidney to the Council
Sir Fr. Walsingham to Sir Hy. Sidney I. 240
P. Williams to Sir Hy. Sidney
""
""
Bristol
Memorials for L. Briskett
Sir Hy. Sidney to the Council
,"
Order
Sir Fr. Walsingham to Sir Hy. Sidney I. 244-5
Secretary T. Wilson to Sir Hy. Sidney I. 245
[1581] Sir Hy. Sidney to his son Robert I. 246-7
Philip Sidney to Sir Hy. Sidney
I. 247-8
Sir Hy. Sidney and Council to the
Queen
""
""
E. Molyneux to P. Sidney
E. Waterhouse to Sir Hy. Sidney
Letters of mart
""
""
Sir Hy. Sidney to Philip Sidney
Sir Hy. Sidney to the Council
and Council to
Council
""
""
""
99
•
·
99
..
99
•
""
Collins
•
the
I. 135, 170-7
•
I. 229-31
I. 231-3
24
""
Sept. 12
99
,,
""
Oct. 11 Lady Mary Sidney to E. Mollineux
] Monday
Oct. 28 Sir Hy. Sidney to his son Robert
[should be 1580 Aug.] Capt. Pyers' articles for
the North of Ireland
T. Wylkes to Sir Hy. Sidney
I. 273
Sir Fr. Walsingham to Sir Hy. Sidney I. 273-4
Sheriff of Glamorgan to Sir Hy. Sidney I. 274-5
8 Sir Fr. Walsingham to Sir Hy. Sidney I. 275-6
I. 276
I. 214
I. 234
I. 234-5
I. 235
I. 235-8
I. 238-9
I. 239-40
I. 240-4
I. 248-51
I. 389-90
I. 251-3
I. 253-4
I. 254-6
I. 256
I. 256-7
I. 257
I. 257-60
I. 260-1
I. 261-2
I. 262-3
I. 263-5
I. 256
I. 265-6
I. 392
I. 266-7
I. 267
I. 268-9
I. 270-1
I. 271
I. 272
I. 271-2
Kingsford
II. 70-1
II. 71
II. 71
II. 72-5
II. 78-9
II. 79
II. 95-6
II. 81
II. 81
II. 82
II. 82-85
II. 85-6
II. 94-5
II. 87-91
xix.
1580
K_J
1582
[1581]
1580-1 Feb. 24
1580
1581
[?
1582
1584
1584
1586
[1582]
1582-3 Jan. 27
1583 June 26
July 6
July 8
Sept. 15
1587
1588
1589
1590
Sept. 2
Forest causes in Anglesea
Sept. 7 & 9 Sir R. Buckley to Sir Hy. Sidney
and Sir Hy. Sydney's reply
Sir Hy. Sidney to Lord Grey
Philip Sidney to Robert Sidney
Robert Sidney to Sir Hy. Sidney
See under date 1578 March 25.
Sir Fr. Walsingham to Sir Hy. Sidney
Philip Sidney to Queen Elizabeth
to E. Molyneux
Sir Fr. Walsingham to Sir Hy. Sidney
E. Molyneux to Philip Sidney
King of Portugal to Philip Sidney
Sir Fr. Walsingham to Sir Hy. Sidney
J. Camerarius to Rob. Sidney
Notes for Philip Sidney
99
Jo. Camerarius to Robert Sidney
Sir Hy. Sidney to Mr. Sackford
Philip Sidney to E. Molyneux
to Earl of Leicester
erratum for 1577 Dec. 16.
Robert Sidney to E. Molyneux
Philip Sidney to Lord Burghley
Lord Burghley to Sir Hy. Sidney
S. Scory to George Hopton
Leicester to Burghley
erratum in
for 1589 Sept. 15.
P. Sidney to Sir E. Stafford
O. Giphanius to Robert Sidney
Lord Buckhurst to Earl of Leicester
Sir Robert Sidney to Lady Sidney
17
Oct. 18
Nov. 1
1
111
","
April 10
April 11
28
May 3
June 24
Mar. 28
April 27
| May 23
June 6
July 23
Dec. 16
21
May 18
Nov. 3
April 26
May 24
May 31
Aug. 5
Aug. 6
Sept. 2
16
""
Sept. 15
18
Nov. 20
22
1589-90 Jan. 9
""
Feb. 3
Feb. 3
""
99
26
Aug. 23
99
93
==
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99
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Sir Robert Sidney to Lady Sidney
""
""
"
Prince Maurice
Sir T. Wilkes
""
""
Sept. 4 Sir W. Borlase
7
Geo. Gilpin
99
N. de Blocq to Sir R. Sidney
Sir W. Borlace
""
99
""
Mar. 7 Geo. Gilpin
April 24
""
""
25 see under date 1598 April 25.
May 29
June 2
Thomas Bodley
Geo. Gilpin
13
Sir T. Heneage
15 Sir T. Wilkes
23
July 1
13
July 22
Aug. 1.
July 21
Aug. 10
22
99
Sir W. Borlace to Sir Ro. Sidney
a separate but similar to
Sir Fr. Walsingham
Sidney Papers B. 12. not printed).
Sir W. Borlace to Sir R. Sidney
99
""
99
""
99
""
19
99
".
""
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""
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""
,"
Prince Maurice
Sir T. Wilkes
C. Huygens
""
Sir T. Wilkes to Sir Robert Sidney
99
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99
""
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""
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• •
•
• •
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•
•
::
•
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•
Collins
I. 276-8
I. 278-9
I. 279-83
I. 283-5
I. 285-6
I. 286
I. 287-292
I. 293
I. 293
I. 293-4
I. 294
I. 295
I. 295-6
I. 298
I. 296
I. 392
I. 296
I. 393
I. 297
I. 297-8
I. 298-9
I. 298
II. 100
I. 393-4
I. 394
I. 394-5
I. 395-6
I. 300
I. 301
I. 302
I. 302-3
I. 303
I.
303-4
I. 305
I. 304-5
I. 305-6
I. 306
I. 307
I.
I. 308-9
Kingsford
II. 298-9 II. 102-3
II. 103
II. 103
II. 104
307-8
II. 95
II. 99
II. 99-100
II. 99
II. 98
II. 100
II. 100
II. 100-1
II. 101
II. 101
II. 101
II. 102
II. 102
II. 102
II. 102
II. 104
II. 105, 105-6
II. 107
II. 108
II. 109
II. 110
II. 110
XX.
1590
1591
1592
Sept. Prince Maurice to Sir Robert Sidney
Geo. Gilpin
""
Jak d
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1590-1 Jan. 15
Feb. 9
12
13
23
""
Mar. 14
14
23
Mar. 26
April 4
8
16
16
19
28
29
May 8
15
20
21
""
June 4
6
""
""
24 Wm. Borlace
26
99
28
Oct. 16
Sir Robert Sidney to Lady Sidney
T. Wilkes to Sir Robert Sidney
Nov. 30 R. Seys
99
,,
99
99
""
,,
""
""
""
""
,,
99
8
11
""
Aug. 2
13
17
31
31
18
""
12
26
""
""
..
99
""
21
Oct. 1
6
Nov. 1
""
1591-2 Jan. 10
""
Feb. 26
Mar. 1 1
10
April 3.
March 24.
April 9
April 10.
March 31.
April 26
May 8.
April 28.
May 22
June 2
T. Bodley
T. Wilkes
R. Seys
Geo. Gilpin
T. Bodley
""
""'
99
16
1592-3 Jan. 14
""
""
""
Wm. Waad
T. Bodley
Geo. Gilpin
T. Bodley
Geo. Gilpin
R. Seys
T. Bodley
""
T. Wylkes
T. Bodley
99
Geo. Gilpin
Sept. Prince Maurice
""
""
Sir J. Stanhope
Lord Buckhurst
""
21 T. Bodley to
Lord Buckhurst
Geo. Gilpin
Sir E. Üvedall
T. Bodley
""
Aug. 11
23
""
Sept. 16
Oct. 24
Nov. 16
Dec. 8 Sir E. Uvedall
99
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""
99
29
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**
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99
99
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99
99
99
99
""
enclosing
""
""
T. Bodley to William, Lord Burghley
T. Wylkes
99
""
""
""
""
""
T. Bodley to Sir Robert Sidney
T. Lake
39
99
""
""
""
""
""
""
99
"
Prince Maurice
T. Bodley
Prince Maurice
T. Bodley
Prince Maurice
Sir Robert Sidney to Lady Sidney
T. Bodley to Sir Robert Sidney
""
""
""
99
""
""
""
""
""
""
""
99
""
99
>
99
29
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19
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Collins
I. 310
I. 309-10
I. 311
I. 312
I. 312-3
I. 313-5
I. 315-6
I. 316
I. 316-7
I. 317-8
I. 318
I. 318
I. 319
I. 319-20
I. 320
I. 320
I. 321
I. 321
I. 322
I. 322
I. 323
I. 323
I. 324
I. 324
I. 324–5.
I. 325-6
I. 326-7
I. 328
I. 329
I. 327-8
I. 329
I. 330
I. 330
I. 330-1
I. 331-2
I. 332
I. 332-3
I. 333
I. 334
I. 334-5
I. 335-6
I. 336-7
I. 337
I. 337
I. 338
I. 338
I. 338-9
I. 339
I.
I. 340
I. 340
I. 340-1
339-40
Kingsford
II. 111
II. 112
II. 112
II. 112
II. 112-3
II. 113
II. 113
II. 116
II. 117
II. 117
II. 120
II. 121-2
II. 122-3
II. 124
II. 127
II. 128
II. 129
II. 129-30
xxi.
1592-3 Jan. 22
Feb. 10.
Jan. 31
Feb. 10
22
1593
}
1594
[ ? ]
1594
|
1595
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I
27
Mar. 5
6
8
3711
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39
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Dec. 13, 17, 29
1593-4 Jan. 6, 9, 14, 15
Feb. 20
Mar. 7
Mar. 15
22
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Nov. 3
19
21
23
28
April 5
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9
[June 4] James VI
June 19
July 21
Aug.
Sept.
Oct.
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17
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23
99
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Sept. 2
""
T. Bodley to Sir Robert Sidney
Geo. Gilpin
Sir E. Uvedall
19 & 26
11
"9
Sept. 12
15
19
23
25
25
25
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99
James VI to Sir R. Melville
Sir R. Melville to James VI
James VI to Earl of Sussex
Sir R. Sidney to Lady Sidney
James VI : instructions to Sir J.
Sandilands
Sir R. Sidney to Lady Sidney
see 1596 April 20.
99
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99
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April 11-13 Sir R. Sidney to Lady Sidney
May 19-23 [P23]
June 3
July 15
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99
Lord Treasurer to the ports
23 Wm. Browne to Sir R. Sidney
Aug. 23, 28
Sept. see 1598 Sept.
Sir R. Sidney to Lady Sidney
Sept. 8, 20, 22
Oct. 26
Nov.
1594-5 Jan. 7
Mar. 2, 4
Mar. 14
+9
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April
May
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to France
[April-May] James VI to his ambassadors to
England
99
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Sir E. Uvedall to Sir R. Sidney
Sir R. Sidney to Lady Sidney
memoranda on his em-
bassy in France
Memorandum on Spanish intrigues in
Scotland
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Instructions to ambassadors from
James VI to England
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Geo. Gilpin to Sir R. Sidney
April Sir R. Sidney to Lady Sidney
Aug. 3
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Geo. Gilpin to Sir R. Sidney
22 T. Lake to Sir R. Sidney
22, 25
"",
99
Sir R. Sidney to Lady Sidney
Rob. Beale to Sir R. Sidney
""
Sir R. Sidney to Lady Sidney
Geo. Gilpin to Sir Robert Sidney
Rowland Whyte
د.
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Sir Robert Sidney to Lady Sidney
Ro. Beale to Sir R. Sidney
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I. 341
I. 342
I. 342-3
I. 343
I. 343
I. 344-6
I. 346
I. 346
I. 347-8
I. 348-9
I. 349
Kingsford
II. 129
II. 130
II. 130
II. 131
II. 131
II. 131-2
II. 132
II. 132
II. 133
II. 133
II. 133-4
II. 134
II. 135
II. 135
II. 135
II. 135
II. 136-9
II. 139
II. 139-42
II. 142-3
II. 143-4
II. 144
II. 144
II. 145
II. 145
II. 146
II. 146-7
II. 147
II. 147
II. 147
II. 147
II. 147-8
II. 149-150
II. 150
II. 151
II. 151-2
II. 152
II. 152-3
II. 153
II. 153
II. 154
II. 154-5
II. 156-6
II. 157
II. 157
II. 157
II. 157-8
II. 158
II. 158
II. 159
II. 159
II. 159-60
II. 160
II. 161
II. 162
II. 162
II. 162--3
II. 163-4
II. 164
xxii
1595
Sept. 27
27
28
1
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2
4
6
6
8
9
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Oct.
99
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19
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Oct. 22
23
25
27
29
29
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Nov. 2
3
5
6
7
7
9
12
13
13
15 [not 25],,
16
21
22
22
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25
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29
29
30
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8
9
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13
13
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17
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Dec. 19
20
21
22
26
27
3
12
21
15
17
18
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1595-8 Jan.
NO LO LO
2
2
5
5
67
5
Rowland Whyte to Sir R. Sydney
T. Wylkes
Rowland Whyte
Geo. Gilpin
T. Lake
Rowland Whyte
""
T. Lake
Rowland Whyte
""
""
Sir Robert Sidney to Lady Sidney
Rowland Whyte to Sir R. Sidney
""
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""
Johannes Lobetius
Row. Whyte
""
""
Sir E. Uvedall
Row. Whyte
""
99
Geo. Gilpin to Sir R. Sidney
Row. Whyte
""
""
Sir E. Úvedall
see 1596 Nov. 22.
Row. Whyte
""
"
Sir R. Sidney to Lady Sidney
Row. Whyte to Sir R. Sidney
""
T. Bodley
Row. Whyte
""
"",
99
99
Prince Maurice
Row. Whyte
Sir E. Uvedall
Row. Whyte
""
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""
T. Bodley
Row. Whyte
Rob. Beale
Row. Whyte
Geo. Gilpin
W. Browne
Sir R. Sidney to Lady Sidney
Row. Whyte to Sir R. Sidney
""
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Sir R. Sidney to Lady Sidney
Row. Whyte to Sir R. Sidney
Geo. Gilpin
Thos. Lake
Row. Whyte
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I. 350-1
I. 351-2
I. 352-3
I. 353-4
I. 354-5
I. 355
I. 355
I. 356
I. 356-7
I. 357-8
I. 358-9
I. 359
I. 359-60
I. 365-6
I. 360-2
I. 362-3
I. 363-4
I. 364-5
I. 366
I. 367
I. 367-70
I. 370
I. 376
I. 370-1
I.
371-3
I. 373
I. 373-4
I. 374-5
I. 376-7
I. 377-8
I. 378
I. 378-9
I. 379-80
I. 380-1
381-3
I.
I. 396
I. 383-4
Kingsford
II. 165-6
II. 167
II. 168
II. 169-70
II. 170
II. 170-1
II. 171-4
II. 174
II. 174-5
II. 175-6
II. 176
II. 176-7
II. 177
II. 177-8
II. 178-180
II. 180-1
II. 181-2
II. 182-3
II. 183
II. 183
II. 183-4
II. 184
II. 184-5
11. 185
II. 185-6
II. 190
II. 187-8
II. 186-7
II. 187-8
II. 188
II. 189-90
II. 190-1
II. 191-2
II. 193
II. 193
II. 194
II. 194
II. 195
II. 195
II. 195-6
II. 196-7
II. 197
II. 197-8
II. 199-201
II. 201
I. 385
I. 385-6
I. 386-7
I. 387
II. 11-14 II. 206-7
xxiii.
1596
1575-6 Jan. 21 W. Brown to Sir R. Sidney
24
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3
3
99
20] Sir Robert Sidney to Lady Sidney
wrongly dated 1593 Oct. by Kingsford
[?April-June] W. Brown to Sir R. Sidney
—]
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[ —]
May
6
17
18
20
,
June 21
Aug. 10
12
14
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Aug. 29
Sept. 5
22
24
26
28
30
30
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1596
1596-7 Jan. 17
21
26
30
Feb. [9]
9
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Feb. 18
19
20
21
22
25
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::
99
39
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59
19
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99
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Mar. 1
1
1
4
4
5
6
7
8
9
12
14
16
17
""
""
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99
22+
39
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4 Geo. Gilpin to Sir R. Sidney
22
99
Nov. 4
Sir R. Sidney to Lady Sidney
Thos. Lake to Sir R. Sidney
T. Lake
22
24
Dec. 2
""
Sir R. Sidney to Lady Sidney
Geo. Gilpin to Sir R. Sidney
Thos. Edmondes
3
25
2 2 2
25
27
28
25
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""
Geo. Gilpin
Sir E. Uvedall
Geo. Gilpin
Sir E. Uvedall
Geo. Gilpin
Sir E. Üvedall
W. Browne
""
""
""
""
Geo. Gilpin
Row. Whyte
""
""
Row. Whyte
Geo. Gilpin
Row. Whyte
""
Earl of Essex
Row. Whyte
""
Sir R. Sidney to Lady Sidney
Geo. Gilpin to Sir R. Sidney
Row. Whyte
99
""
99
Geo. Gilpin
see Mar. 5.
Sir Francis Vere
Row Whyte
Earl of Essex
Row. Whyte
>"
99
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Sir Fr. Vere
Row. Whyte
Geo. Gilpin
Row. Whyte
""
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""
99
Sir R. Sidney to Lady Sidney
""
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Sir R. Sidney to Lady Sidney
Statement of Thomas Lister
T. Wylkes to Sir R. Sidney
Countess of Warwick to
""
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Sir R. Sidney to Lady Sidney
Geo. Gilpin to Sir R. Sidney
99
99
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19
99
99
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Sir R. Sidney to Lady Sidney
Row. Whyte to Sir R. Sidney
""
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• •
Sir Robert Sidney
II. 1-2
II.
II.
II.
II.
II.
II.
23
II.
II.
3-4
4-6
6
6-7
II. 7
8-9
9-10
II. 11
II. 11
II. 14
II.
II.
II.
14-15
16
16-17
II.
17
I. 115
II.
17-18
II. 18-19
** II. 23-3
I. 115
II.
II. 23
II. 25
II. 26
II. 27
II. 20-1
II. 22-4
II. 21-2
24-5
II. 27-8
II. 29
II. 29-31
II. 31-3
Kingsford
II. 207
II. 208
II. 208-10
II. 209
II. 210-11
II. 144
II. 211
II. 211-12
II. 212-13
II. 213
II. 213
II. 214
II. 214-5
II. 215
II. 215
II. 216
II. 216-7
II. 217-8
II. 219-20
II. 220-2
II. 222-3
II. 223-4
II. 224-5
II. 225
II. 226
II. 226
II. 226
II. 227
II. 188-9
II. 227
II. 227-8
II. 229
II. 229
II. 229-30
II. 230
II. 230
II. 232
II. 233
II. 233-4
II. 235
II. 235
II. 235-6
II. 237-8
II. 238
II. 240
II. 239-40
II. 241-2
II. 242
II. 242
II. 243-5
II. 241
II. 246
II. 247
II. 247-8
II. 248-50
II. 250-2
II. 252-3
xxiv.
1596-7 Mar. 17
21
22
1597
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28
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Aug. 3
22
29
Sept. 13
16
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19
18-19
20
20
22
23
27
30
4
8
9
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12
13
14
14
17
18
19
4
7
8
9
13
17
19
21
22
23
Geo. Gilpin to Sir Robert Sidney
Sir Robert Sidney to Lady Sidney
Row. Whyte to Sir R. Sidney
(Collins' date corrected by
Row. Whyte to Sir R. Sidney
(date corrected as above)
Row. Whyte to Sir R. Sidney
""
""
""
Sir Robert Sidney to Lady Sidney
Row. Whyte to Sir Robert Sidney
Row. Whyte
Geo. Gilpin
Row. White
""
See May 19.
Row. Whyte to Sir Robert Sidney
Geo. Gilpin
99
,"
""
99
""
Sir Robert Sidney to Lady Sidney
Row. Whyte to Sir Robert Sidney
Sir Robert Sidney to Lady Sidney
Row. Whyte to Sir Robert Sidney
""
""
See May 28 infra.
""
Geo. Gilpin
W. Browne
Row. Whyte
Prince Maurice
W. Browne
""
""
Geo. Gilpin
""
""
""
99
Row. Whyte to Cecil
20
22
22
22
24
27
""
Rowland Whyte to Sir Robert Sidney II. 54
June 2 (should be 5)
""
II. 54-5
II. 79
3
Rowland Whyte
II. 56
II. 57-8
""
""
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Geo. Gilpin
Row. Whyte
""
99
Geo. Gilpin
Rowland Whyte
Geo. Gilpin
Rowland Whyte
""
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99
Sir Robert Sidney to Lady Sidney
Rowland Whyte to Sir Robert Sidney
""
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Nov. 3 (new style) Prince Maurice
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II. 36-7
II. 52-3
Rowland Whyte to Sir R. Sidney
(Collins' date corrected by Kingsford)
Rowland White to Sir R. Sidney
Warrant
Rowland Whyte to Sir Robert Sidney II. 53-4
Sir Robert Sidney to Lady Sidney
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•
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II. 97
II. 96-7 II. 255
II. 33
II. 34
•
II. 37-9
II.
39
II.
39-41
II. 41
II. 41-3
II. 43-4
II. 44
II. 45-6
45-6
II. 46-8
II. 48-51
48-51
II.
51
II. 51-2 II. 279
II. 280
II. 280
II. 280-2
II. 282-3
II. 283
II. 283-4
II. 284
II. 284
II. 284-5
II. 285-6
II. 307-8
II. 286-7
II. 58-9
II. 59
II. 59
II. 60
II. 60
II.
60-1
II. 61-2
II. 62
II. 63
II.
II. 64
II. 65-7
II. 67-8
II. 88
63-4
Kingsford
II. 250
II. 253-4
II. 254-5
II.
II. 70
69-70
II. 255-6
II. 256-7
II. 257-8
II. 258-60
II. 260-3
II. 263-4
II. 264-5
II. 266-7
II. 267
II. 267-8
II. 268-9
II. 269-70
II. 270
II. 270-1
II. 271–2
II. 273-4
II. 274–6
II. 276
II. 276-7
II. 277-8
II. 278-9
II. 288
II. 288-9
II. 289
II. 290
II. 290
II. 290-1
II. 292
II. 292-3
II. 293
II. 293-4
II. 294-5
II. 295-6
II. 296
II. 296-7
II. 297-8
II. 298
II. 298
·
XXV.
1597
1598
J
| | | | |
Oct. 24 Row. White to Sir Robert Sidney
""
26
Oct. 27
28
29
29
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Nov. 3
5
9
10
23
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Prince Maurice
""
99
22 Geo. Gilpin
Dec. 20 (should be 21) Rowland Whyte
26
30
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[? 1597]
1597-8 Jan.
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95
Feb. 1
2
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March 1
2
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12
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2 24
14
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99
23
2 2 2
27
28
30
14
16
19
21
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24 Geo. Gilpin
99
April 8.
Mar. 29.
4
7
8
10
10
15
18
20
24
28
4
6
10
11
12
15
15
16
18
23
24
25
28 [not 27]
8
11
11
15
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Geo. Gilpin
Rowland Whyte
22833
""
Geo. Gilpin
Rowland Whyte
Geo. Gilpin
""
Geo. Gilpin
Rowland Whyte
Geo. Gilpin
see 1597 June 3.
Geo. Gilpin
[
""
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Geo. Gilpin
Rowland Whyte
Rowland Whyte
Geo. Gilpin
Rowland Whyte
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Geo. Gilpin
,,
20
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Rowland Whyte
99
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Geo. Gilpin
Rowland Whyte
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] to the States of Zeeland
Rowland Whyte to Sir Robert Sidney
""
99
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April 2 [not 12] Geo. Gilpin
Wm. Browne
4
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Geo. Gilpin
Rowland Whyte
99
99
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Sir Robert Sidney to Lady Sidney
Geo. Gilpin to Sir Robert Sidney
N. de Blocq
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enclosures
Collins
II. 70-1
II. 72
II. 72
II. 73-4
II. 74
II. 74-5
II. 75-6
II. 76-7
II. 77
II. 78
I. 333
II. 78-9
II. 79-80
II.
80-1
81
II.
II.
81-2
II. 82-3
83-4
II.
II.
84
II.
84-5
II.
85
II.
85-6
II. 86
II. 87
II. 88
II. 88
II. 88-9
II. 89-90
II. 90-1
II. 91-2
II. 92
II. 48
II. 92-3
II. 93-4
II. 94
II.
94-5
II. 95
II. 95-6
II. 96
II. 108
II. 98-100
Kingsford
II. 298-9
II. 299
II. 300
II. 301-2
II. 302
II. 303
II. 303-4
II. 304
II. 305
II. 306
II. 306
II. 307-6
II. 309
II. 309-10
II. 310
II. 311
II. 311-12
II. 312-3
II. 313-4
II. 315-6
II. 316-7
II. 317-8
II. 318
II. 319
II. 319
II. 319-20
II. 320-1
II. 321-2
II. 322
II. 323
II. 323
II. 323-4
II. 324-5
II. 325-6
II. 326-7
II. 327
II. 327-8
II. 328-9
II. 329
II. 330
II. 330
II. 330
II. 331
II. 331-2
II. 332-3
II. 333
II. 333-4
II. 345
II. 335-9
II. 339-40
II. 340-5
II. 345
II. 345-6
II. 346
II. 346-7
xxvi.
1598
[1598]
1598
April 25 George Gilpin to Sir Robert Sidney
this letter is wrongly dated 1590 by
both Collins and Kingsford
May 2 William Browee
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[May]
May 4
6
7
9
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July 15
[- Sept. before 9]
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Sept. 28
Nov. 2
Dec. 12
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May 21
27
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99
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25 Wm. Browne
26
29
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99
30
1599 Jan. 5 (new style) N. de Blocq
1598-9 Feb. 3 Geo. Gilpin
1599
April 7
12
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June 6 (new style) N. de Blocq
June 5 Wm. Browne
6
6
17
14
16
16
21
21
23
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June 25
27
27
99
July 2
2
7
10
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3
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4
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20
23
23
25
27
4
5
11
12
14
15
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29
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Hy. Thirkeld to Wm. Browne
Ed. Coffin: statement
Geo. Gilpin to Sir Robert Sidney
William Browne
""
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99
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Wm. Browne
""
""
""
T. Edmundes
""
Sir Robert Sidney to Lady Sidney
wrongly dated 1594 Sept. by Kingsford
T. Lake to Sir Robert Sidney
T. Edmundes
(new style) N. de Blocq
Wm. Browne
""
99
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99
(new style) N. de Blocq
Wm. Browne
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14.
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29 (new style) N. de Blocq
20 Wm. Browne
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II. 101
II. 101-2
II. 102-3
II. 103-4
II. 104-5
II. 105
II. 105-6
II. 106
II. 106-7
II. 107
II. 108
II. 108-9
II. 109-110
II. 111
Kingsford
II. 106
II. 112
II. 112–3
II. 113
II. 114-5
II. 116
II. 116-7
II. 117
II. 347-8
II. 348-9
II. 349
II. 349-50
II. 350-1
II. 351-2
II. 352-3
II. 354
II. 354-5
II. 355-6
II. 155-6
II. 357
II. 358-9
II. 359
II. 359-60
II. 360
II. 361
II. 361-2
II. 362
II. 362-3
II. 363
II. 363-4
II. 364
II. 364
II. 364-6
II. 366
II. 366
II. 366-7
II. 367
II. 367-8
II. 368
II. 374
II. 374-6
II. 376-7
II. 110-11 II. 377-8
II. 378
II. 378
II. 379
II. 379-90
II. 380
II. 380-1
II. 381
II. 368-9
II. 369
II. 369
II. 369-70
II. 370-1
II. 371-2
II. 372
II. 372-3
II. 373
II. 382-3
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1599
Aug. 18
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II. 117-8
II. 118
II. 119
II. 114
II. 119-20
II. 120
II. 121-3
II. 123-4
II. 124
II. 125
II. 125
II. 126
II. 126
II. 127
II. 391-2
II. 392
II. 392
II. 392-4
II. 394
II. 394-5
II. 395-7
II. 397
II. 398
II. 398
II. 398-9
II. 399-400
II. 400
II. 400-1
II. 401
II. 401
II. 401-2
II. 402-3
II. 403
II. 134-5 II. 403-4
II. 404-5
II. 405-6
II. 127-9
II. 129
II. 130
II. 130-1
II. 131
II. 131-2
II. 132
II. 133
II. 133-4
II. 135-6
II. 136
II. 136-7
II. 137-8
II. 138-9
II. 139-40
II. 140
II. 140-1
II. 141-2
II. 142
II. 142-3
II. 143
II. 143-5
II. 145-6
II. 146
II. 146-8
Kingsford
II. 383-4
II. 384
II. 384
II. 385
II. 385-6
II. 386-7
II. 149
II. 149
II. 150
II. 150-1
II. 151-2
II. 152
II. 152-3
II. 387-8
II. 388-9
II. 389-90
II. 390-1
II. 391
II. 406
II. 406-8
II. 408-9
II. 409-10
II. 410-11
II. 410
II. 411-13
II. 414
II. 415
II. 415
II. 415-6
II. 416-7
II. 417
II. 417-8
II. 418
II. 418-9
II. 419
II. 419-20
II. 420
II. 420-1
II. 421-2
II. 422-3
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II. 424
II. 424
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II. 154
II. 154-5
II. 155
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II. 156
II. 157
II. 158
II. 159
II. 159-60
II. 160
II. 160-1
II. 161
II. 161-2
II. 162-4
II. 164-5
II. 165-6
II. 166-7
II. 167
II. 167-9
II. 169-70
II. 170-1
II. 171-2
II. 172
II. 173
II. 173-4
II. 174-6
II. 177
II. 177-9
II. 179
II. 180
II. 180
II. 176
II. 181-2
II. 182-3
II. 183-5
II. 185-6
II. 186-7
II. 186
II. 188
II. 189
II. 189-90
II. 190-1
II. 191-2
II. 192-3
II. 193-4
II. 194-5
II. 195
II. 196
II. 196-7
Kingsford
II. 425
II. 426-7
II. 427
II. 428
II. 428
II. 429
II. 429-30
II. 430
II. 430-1
II 431
II. 431
II. 432
II. 432
II. 432-3
11. 433-4
II. 434
II. 434-6
II. 436
II. 436-7
II. 437-8
II. 438-9
II. 439
II. 440
II. 440-1
II. 442
II. 442-3
II. 443
II. 443-4
II. 444-5
II. 445-6
II. 446
II. 446-7
II. 447-8
II. 448
II. 449
II. 449
II. 449-50
II. 450
II. 450-1
II. 451-2
II. 452-3
II. 453
II. 454
II. 454-5
II. 455
II. 455-6
II. 456-7
II. 457
II. 458
II. 458-9
II. 459-60
II. 460
II. 460-1
II. 461
II. 462
II. 462
II. 462-3
II. 463
II. 463-4
II. 464
II. 464
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II. 197-8
II. 198-9
II. 199
II. 199-200
II. 200-1
II. 201-2
II. 202-4
II. 204
II. 204
II. 204-5
II. 205
II. 205-6
II. 207
II. 207-8
II. 208
II. 210
II. 208-9
II. 209-10
II. 213
II. 213
II. 214
II. 210-11 II. 477-8
II. 478
II. 212
II. 479
II. 479-80
II. 480
II. 480-1
II. 481
II. 481
II. 482
II. 482-3
II. 483-4
II. 484
II. 485
II. 485
II. 485-6
II. 486
II. 486-7
II. 487
II. 487-8
II. 488
II. 488-9
II. 489
II. 489-90
II. 490
II. 490
II. 214-5
II. 215
II. 215-6
II. 216-7
II. 217
II. 217-8
II. 218-9
II. 219
II. 219-20
Kingsford
II. 485
II. 465-6
II. 466
II. 466-7
II. 467
II. 467
II. 468
II. 468-9
II. 469
II. 469-70
II. 470-1
II. 471
II. 472-2
II. 472
II. 472-3
II. 473
II. 473-4
II. 474
II. 474-5
II. 475
II. 475-6
II. 220
II. 220-1
II. 476
II. 476-7
II. 491
II. 491
II. 491-2
II. 492
II. 492
II. 492-3
II. 493
II. 493
II. 493-4
II. 495-6
II. 496
II. 496-7
II. 497-9
II. 494-5
II. 499-500
II. 500
II. 500
II. 500-1
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1600-1
1601
[? July]
1601
Feb. 5 Wm. Brown to Sir R. Sydney
5
Geo. Gilpin
9
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II. 221
II. 222
II. 222
II. 223
II. 223-4
II. 224-5
II. 225-6
II. 227
II. 227-8
II. 228-9
II. 229
Kingsford
II. 501-2
II. 503
II. 502
II. 504
II. 504-6
II. 232
II. 235
II. 232-3
II. 506
II. 506-7
II. 507
II. 508
II. 508
II. 508-9
II. 509
II. 509-10
II. 510
II. 501-11
II. 511-12
II. 512
II. 513
II. 513-5
II. 515
II. 515-6
II. 516
II. 516-8
II. 518-9
II. 519
II. 519-20
II. 520
II. 520
II. 520
II. 521
II. 522
II. 522
II. 522
II. 523
II. 523
II. 523-4
II. 524
II. 524-5
II. 525
II. 525-6
II. 527
II. 527-8
II. 528-9
II. 529-31
II. 531
II. 229-21 II. 531-4
II. 534-5
II. 231-2
II. 535-6
II. 536
II. 536-7
II. 537
II. 537
II. 537-8
II. 538
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Dec. 28
II. 238
Wm. Browne to Sir Robert Sidney
[Dec. 28]
to Cecil
II. 239-9
Jan. 8 (new style) Prince Maurice to Sir Robert II. 263-4
Sidney
1601 Dec. 31 Wm. Browne to Cecil
to Sir Robert Sidney
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II. 237
II. 236
II. 236-7
II. 238
II. 246-7
II. 239 &
239-41
II. 242-3
II. 243-5
II. 245
II. 245-6
II. 247-8
II. 248
II. 249-50
II. 250-1
II. 251
II. 251-3
II. 253
Kingsford
II. 540-1
II. 541
II. 541-2
II. 542-3
II. 543
II. 543-4
II. 545
II. 545-6
II. 547
547-548
II. 548-9
II. 549-551
II. 551-2
II. 552
II. 553,
553-4
II. 555-6
II. 556-8
II. 558
II. 558-9
II. 559
II. 560
II. 560-1
II. 561
II. 561
II. 561-2
II. 562-4
II. 564
II. 564
II. 564-5
II. 565-6
II. 566-7
II. 567-8
II. 568
II. 569
II. 570
II. 570-1
II. 571
II. 571
II. 571
II. 572-3
II. 573
II. 574
II. 574
II. 574-5
II. 575
II. 575-6
II. 576-7
II. 577
II. 577-8
II. 578
II. 578-9
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II. 582-3
II. 583-4
II. 584
II. 584-6
II. 586
II. 586-7
II. 587-90
II. 590-1
II. 591
II. 591-2
II. 592-3
II. 593-4
II. 594
II. 594-5
II. 595-6
II. 256-7 II. 596–7
II. 597-8
II. 598
II. 253-4
II. 255
II. 255-6
II. 257
II. 257-8
II. 258
II. 259-60
II. 260
II. 260-2
II. 262
II. 598
II. 599
II. 599
II. 599
II. 609
II. 610
II. 610-11
II. 611-12
II. 612
II. 612-3
II. 613-4
II. 614-5
II. 615
II. 615-6
II. 616-7
II. 617
II. 617-8
II. 618
II. 618
II. 618-9
xxxiii.
For the proper understanding of the above hand list of the
printed Sidney letters it is only necessary to add that in every
case Mr. Kingsford indicates the source from which each item
is extracted; so that reference to his edition is necessary
throughout whenever there is any question of having recourse
to the original.
How far does Mr. Kingsford's text contain matter which is
new and additional to Collins's text? In this question there is
a strongly marked line of cleavage between the earlier part of
the present volume and the later part. In the earlier part,
that covering the Irish administration of Sir Henry Sidney,
Mr. Kingsford was heavily handicapped by the exact and
nearly exhaustive nature of Collins's version. Collins left
comparatively little for later researchers to glean after him
in this field of the Sidney papers. But fortunately enough
the additional papers which Mr. Kingsford was able to print,
though comparatively few in number, possess exceptional
value for us from the point of view of Irish administration.
The document, pp. 12-15 infra, which he entitles "the petition
of Thomas Smythe and his associates" (and which should
probably be dated 1571) is the hitherto unknown original of the
proposal which resulted in the indenture of agreement between
Queen Elizabeth and Sir Thomas Smith of 5 Oct., 1571. The
terms of this indenture are already known from the text of
Strype who prints the ultimate patent itself as dated 1571
Nov. 16. But what Strype's text does not reveal is the mentality
of Sir Thomas Smith in this matter of a projected settlement
of part of Ulster. Sir Thomas Smith is considered one of the
most enlightened and highminded of Elizabeth's statesmen
and on the whole justly so: yet in this paper of proposals
ostensibly his on behalf of his son, he sets out in matter of
fact language that every Irishman should be forbidden to
wear English apparel or weapon upon pain of death, or to
purchase land or bear office or be chosen of any jury or
admitted as witness in any real or personal action or be bound
apprentice to any science or art that may endanger the Queen's
subjects hereafter.
The converse aspect of this petitioner's enlightenment is
revealed by a provision that
all Irishmen, especially native in that country which
commonly be called churls, that will plough the ground
and bear no kind of weapon nor armour, shall be
gently entertained and for their ploughing and labour
shall be well rewarded with great provision, no injury
offered to them and they should be free of any coyn,
livery or any other exaction.
The somewhat later paper entited "Capt. Pyers' Articles
for the North of Ireland" (supra pp. 87-91), which is also
new, contains a proposal for the plantation of the same
xxxiv.
quarter of Ulster. By comparison with Sir Thomas Smith's
proposal this scheme of Capt. Pers is as pre-eminently humane
as it is business-like.
I am to request your Honour's goodwill and favour
for the letting and selling of all the lands within the
Great Ardes to the Irish men, that no man shall trouble
or molest them but that quietly they may occupy
the ground to tillage.
Of a different nature because more peculiarly individual and
personal is the long letter hitherto unknown from Sir Edward
Fylton to Sir Henry Sidney, infra pp. 18-19. It brings out
into strong light not merely the personal estrangement between
Fylton and the Lord Deputy Fitzwilliam but also more generally
the difficulties with which the English government in Ireland
had to contend from the internecine jealousies of the chiefs
of the administration in Dublin, jealousies which were fostered
by the court intrigues round Elizabeth's person at home. It
further illuminates the determined hostility of the English of
the Pale to the contribution of the cess.
"to conclude with our own intrayles, I meane the
Englishe Pale. Such confederacy is amonge them
to shake of the usuall burthen of releivinge as well
the armye as the Governor's houshoulde with victualls
at prices accustomed, as yt is helde not onelie unlawfull
to ask yt but they are alsoe counted yll members of
a common wealth that wyll yealde yt; yea and they
have not blushed to preferr indytements of high treason
against moste of the mynysters for collectinge the
same.
Equally valuable from the point of view of the reaction of
foreign policies, Spanish, Scotch and French, upon Irish as
well as English internal affairs, are the occasional news letters
and foreign letters which Mr. Kingsford found in this corres-
pondence. A conspicuous example of this occurs quite early
in the volume in the "advertisement out of France" of
Feb. 1576 infra pp. 34-6. Similarly the letters between James
VI and Sir Robert Melville and Sir J. Sandilands (infra pp.
139-144), the memorandum on Spanish intrigues in Scotland
(infra pp. 149-150) and the instructions from James VI to
his ambassadors in England and his ambassadors in France
(infra II, 150-2) are all new and hardly less valuable; as also is
the paper of Sir Robert Sidney's memoranda during his embassy
to France (infra pp. 147–8).
Of the new material relating to Sir Henry Sidney himself,
the interest is divided between purely personal letters and the
financial papers relating to his administration in Ireland.
Of these latter there is a fair sprinkling, including his estimate
of the garrisons on pay (infra p. 49) and the book of the arrears
XXXV.
of Connaught (infra pp. 42-44)*; and the meticulous account of
expenditure and debts which he gives (infra pp. 22-4 and 81–2);
and the petition relating to the allowance of victual (infra pp.
64–66); and the list of benefices devolved to the Queen (infra
pp. 72-75).
Of the personal material here printed for the first time the
most significant and illuminating is afforded by the letters
between Sidney and the Earl of Ormonde on the one hand and
the Lord of Upper Ossory on the other (as for instance pp. 38–
40 infra) which vindicate his impartiality and moderation as
much as his firmness. The letters in which he defends himself
with dignity against the court intrigue directed against his Irish
administration have been long known from Collins' text but
the letter to him from Philip Williams which Mr. Kingsford
prints for the first time (infra pp. 78–9) summarises the nature
of the intrigue with telling plainness.
Such here as wish you small thanks and less recom-
pense for your honourable service do labour all they
may (as I understand) to settle an opinion in her
Majesty's and the Council's heads that by these
means and the cess you are grown a great rich man
by saving upon your composition.
In the light of this letter it is comparatively easy to appreciate
the thinly veiled hostility of the letters from Sir Francis Walsing-
ham and Secretary Wilson and on the other hand the dignified
resentment which breathes in Sidney's defence of himself in
his letters to the Queen, the Privy Council and to the Earl of
Leicester.
As against all the above new material, representing a distinct
addition to the historical material for this period of Elizabethan
history, there is to be set the one disappointment which most
readers of Mr. Kingsford's volume will experience. No new
letters of Philip Sidney have been brought to light by this
exhaustive examination of the Sidney muniments. The total
number of Sir Philip's letters which appear to have existed
in the Sidney papers from at least the days of Collins did not.
exceed twelve and of these only three now exist in the form of
originals, seven exist only in the form of copies and two are com-
pletely missing. In order to make this list easy for reference
the data are set out in tabular form as follows.
*These two papers were undoubtedly enclosures in Sir Henry's Sidney's letter
to the Privy Council dated 1576-7 Jan. 27 which is printed in Collins but omitted
by Mr. Kingsford. The first of these two enclosures was also repeated as an
enclosure in Sidney's letter to Walsingham infra pp. 50-1. It follows from this
that the date ?July 1576 which Mr. Kingsford conjecturally attributed to the
second enclosure must be fixed some time later than the 7th Oct. 1576 when
Sir Nichol Maltby was knighted.
xxxvi.
Date.
1576 Nov. 4
1576-7 Feb. 21
1576-7 Feb. 22
1577 Dec. 16
1578 April 25
1578 April 28
1578 May 31
1580 Oct. 18
[1580]
1681 Apr. 10
1582 July 23
1582-3 Jan. 27
1584 July 21
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Addressee.
R. Walker
SIR PHILIP SIDNEY'S LETTERS IN THE DE L'ISLE
R. Walker
Earl of Leicester
Sir Henry Sidney
E. Waterhouse
E. Molyneux
Robert Sidney
Queen Elizabeth
E. Molineux
E. Molineux
Lord Burghley
Sir E. Stafford
•
Reference in Feuillerat:
Works of Sir P. Sidney
(Correspondence No.
of letter).
XXIV.
Nil
XXVI.
XXXII.
XXXV.
XXXVI
XXXVIII.
XLII.
pp. 51-60
XLVI.
LV.
LVII.
LXII.
•
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Reference in
Collins.
Nil
Nil
Nil
I. 392
incorrectly
under date
1582 Dec. 16
I. 247-8
I. 389-90
I. 256
I. 283-5
I. 287-292
I. 293
I. 296
I. 393
I. 298
•
•
Reference in
Kingsford.
Nil
Nil
Nil
Nil
II. 80
Nil.
II. 83
II. 94
Nil
II. 96
Nil
Nil
Nil
•
MSS.
Location of original in the De L'Isle MSS.
1161(2) autograph.
1161(41) autograph signature to a receipt for
3501. paid to him by Walter Alderford
by order of Sir Henry Sydney.
1161 (6) autograph.
A 126 a copy by Collins himself from Harleian
MS. 161 c 7 42 (now Harl. MS. 6992)
Collins has incorrectly made the date
of this letter 1582 Dec. 16.

A 26 by Collins himself ex orig. apud Penshurst.
Original now missing.
Original now missing.
B 16 Collins' copy ex orig. apud Penshurst.
Original now missing.
B 20 A seventeenth century copy headed
only in Collins' hand. Locality of
original not stated. Feuillerat has
printed only from the copy.
B 13 Copy in Collins' hand from a source
not indicated.
Original now missing.
1161 (3) autograph.
A 126 dorso. A copy by Collins himself from
Harleian MS. 121 c8 (now Harl. MS. 6993
No. 19.)
A 117 Copy in Coliins' hand from the original
then in the State Paper Office but not now
to be found in the S.P. Foreign (France).

xxxvii.
In conclusion: with regard to the bearing of the present
volume on the history of the revolt of the Netherlands and the
political relations between Elizabeth and the States General, it
will be more appropriate to treat this subject in separate and
unbroken sequence in the Introduction to the succeeding
volume of this Report. From the moment that Sir Robert
Sidney was appointed Governor of Flushing the Sidney
Correspondence turns mainly upon, and vividly illuminates,
this Dutch chapter of European history. The succeeding
volume of this Report will be found to be entirely occupied
with it. From the point of view of Dutch history alone the
Sidney Correspondence will be found to rival even the Cecil
MSS. in importance.
WILLIAM A. SHAW.
PAPERS OF
LORD DE L'ISLE AND DUDLEY
AT
PENSHURST PLACE.
PAPERS OF SIR HENRY SYDNEY CHIEFLY
RELATING TO IRELAND, 1557-1582.
RECEIPT.
1557, Nov. 30.-Receipt by Thomas, Earl of Sussex, Lord
Deputy of Ireland, to Sir Henry Sydney, for forty pounds in
which he was indebted to him. Signed. T. Sussex.
676 (1a).
BOND.
1558, July 20. Bond by Sir Henry Sydney, "treasorer at
Warres within the Realme of Ireland," to William Skeret,
merchant of Galway, for 6l. 11s. 4d. of money of Ireland.
Marked by Sir H. Sydney: "Holdych. I wyll you to se thys
byll payd to Roulond Skerret yt ys for my charges lyeng in
Galway."
676 (la.)
SIR HENRY SYDNEY to the PRIVY COUNCIL.
1559, April 14. Dublin.-The bearer, Thomas Elyot, master-
gunner, will inform them as to the need of artillery and
munitions. The demand for 4,000 of lead was for the covering
of a Tower in Dublin Castle. Fawcons and Fawconettes were
convenient to serve in the field or for the repulse of an attempted
landing. Begs that they will furnish Elyot with money for
his expences, "the lacke of curraunt moneye . . being one the
greatest extremytie we fynde."
Collins, i, 6; original not found.
ROBERT HOLDYCH to SIR HENRY SYDNEY.
1562, July 26. Stone.-I have deferred the declaration of
my proceedings in the obtaining of your debts, for that I looked
to have declared them by word, expecting my Lord's prosperous
success in the bowels of Shane Onellis country was rather to be
advertised by an after post to the Queen than by me: now
having letters of importance of his Lordship's former proceedings
De L-1
2
I thought good to signify the same to your Lordship. . . I have
demanded your debts according to the particulars, but receive
dilatory answers, as Mr. Treasurer, your brother, can testify.
On my Lord's return from this tedious journey I left your bills
with my cousin Frauncis Barney, who will endeavour to obtain
them.
iv. 1. 1 p.
ORDERS in the CAUSES of the EARLS of ORMONDE and
DESMOND.
1565, December 23.-" Orders taken by the Queenes most
excellent Majestie, with the advise of her Counsell, in the
causes of the Erles of Ormond and Desmond; and by hir
Majestie, in writyng as followeth : declared and notefyed to both
the Erles." With the submissions of the Earls.
Collins, i. 44-8, who also prints (i. 387) an abbreviation of
these Orders, altering the title, which in the original (B. 10) is
given as "The Effect of the Orders between the Erles of
Ormound and Desmound." The date is given in this Effect
as 220 Nouembris, 1565.
Cal. State Papers, Ireland, 1509-1573, p. 283.
QUEEN ELIZABETH to S.R HENRY SYDNEY.
1565[-6], Jan. 6.-As to the contentious quarrel between the
two Irish Earls.(1) He is to make difference between tried and
false friends and not to trust Desmond too far. I hope I shall
have so good a customer of you that all under officers shall do
their duty. Seme not to have had but Secretaries letters
from me. Your lovinge maistres, Elizabeth R.”
..
Collins, i. 7. Ex origin. apud Penshurst (not forthcoming).
SIR H. SYDNEY to PHILIP SYDNEY.
1566.. My first letter that ever I did write to you.'
Collins, i. 8-9. Ex Autog. apud Penshurst (not forthcoming);
a copy made for Collins is in A. 6.
Sir Philip Sidney, pp. 68-9.
Printed in Wallace, Life of
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SIR HENRY SYDNEY to WILLIAM CECIL.
1566, April 17.(2) Printed by Collins i. 9, 10, Ex Orig. apud
Penshurst.
Cal. State Papers, Ireland, 1509-1573, p. 296.
SIR HENRY SYDNEY to ROBERT, EARL OF LEICESTER.
1566, June 28. Kilmaynham. Sir Nicholas Arnold now
repairs to England and I accompany him with this letter. He
(1) The Earls of Ormonde and Desmond. Cf. Cal. State Papers, Ireland, 1509–1573,
pp. 285-6.
(2) The next two letters given by Collins were copied by him from the Statę
Papers,
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has been a marvellous painful man, very diligent for the Queen's
advantage; in proceeding for the same more severe than I
would have wished; but he says he followed his instructions.
Doubtless the things he dealt in are very intricate, by reason
of the long time without an account; and impeached for lack
of an auditor. I fear he has written too affirmatively; but the
reports by his adversaries of his bravery in letter to you or by
speech to me I believe untrue. As concerns myself I assure
you it is a stark lie.
For our natural country's cause help "to revoke me from
this regiment for being not credited, this Realme will ruin
under my rule, haply to my shame but undoubtedly to
England's harme." I know any one may so err that it may
be necessary to revoke him; but let it be done with speed.
If it be but conceived that he be insufficient, retire him.
"My counsaile is that the Governor's contynuance here and
countenance there be concurrent and correlative."
Collins, i, 14, 15; Sydney's copy of this letter was probably
contained in the missing leaves of F. 1.-ff. 125-31.
THE EARL OF DESMOND'S CLAIMS IN COUNTY CORK.
1566, July 3.-"Here ensuethe the Territories whiche Therle
of Desmonde claymeth to be exempted from the Quenes Juris-
diction within the Countye of Corke, whiche Countye is of it
self lxxx myles long and Ix myles brode.
Furst:-
Imokilly conteynyng 12 myles long and 12 myles brode.
Kierycurrehy conteynyng 12 myles long and 8 myles brode.
Cosbrydge conteynyng 12 myles long and 5 myles brode.
Kenaltallon conteynyng 4 myles long, and 8 myles brode.
Barodes landes conteynyng 12 myles long and 9 myles brode.
Oriry conteynyng 24 myles long, and 15 myles brode.
Cuylmore conteynyng 10 myles long, and 4 myles brode."
iv. 20, p.
1
SIR HENRY SYDNEY to ROBERT, EARL OF LEICESTER.
1566, August 19. Drogheda.-I have been expecting men
and money for the extirpation of the traitor Shane O'Neill.
This bearer, my Lord Primate, can report his insolency. About
the 26th last I was informed he would repair to the borders with
his whole force to invade the English Pale. I repaired to
Dundalk with the garrison and the country people to the
number of 1500 foot and 600 horse. In the mean season I
received letters from him, some urging a Parliament, and others
full of insolency. I marched forth to the hill foot where he
encamped, and there continued till evening, and next day we
went again to the mouth of his parts. All which time he kept
in his fastness without offering fight save with a few horsemen
and kerns. At our return a force was left at Dundalk to defend
4
the town. Within two days of my departure O'Neill made a
raid into the Pale and burned Haggard and other villages.
Next day he besieged Dundalk, where I had left the soldiers.
under command of Captain Bryan FitzWilliams. The town was
so ruinous as it was scarce guardable, and of so great circuit
that it offered no small disadvantage to the defendants. The
Irish entered the town, but such was their repulse that O'Neill
could not follow the enterprise. Thence he departed towards
Carlingford, where he made a show but did nothing, and de-
parted to the furthest part of Ulster to treat with the Scots.
I am informed he offered them of Kintire all Clandeboye. But
I have so temporised with the Captain of Kintire that they
have refused his requests, and he is now returned again to the
borders.
To avoid the practice he might make in Connaught I lately
sent for the Earl of Clanricard and Mr. William Ewter, on whose
factions all the intestine wars in Connaught have grown. Their
griefs against one another satisfied and their friendship com-
pounded, they promised to serve her Majesty and come upon
O'Neill through Tyrconnell. I am made believe Mr. William
never heretofore repaired to any governor, but have noted in
him constancy that I have not found in any of his sort. The
Earl of Thomond having invaded his country in his absence,
yet he sent me word he would not break his promise to me.
By this new amity I stand assured of obedience through most
of Connaught. In Munster I find cause to doubt disquiet. In
my last by Finche I touched of the desperation of Desmond.
Now I find argument of his wilfulness by what I learn from Sir
Warham St. Leger. He is retired into Kerry with 2,000 men,
and gives forth that promise is broken with him and the Articles
between him and the Earl of Ormonde infringed. You may
judge how far from reformation these parts will be if he fall
into riot, but I have omitted no point of persuasion.
In Leinster I find nothing so much hated amongst honest
men as the ingratitude of Sir Edmund Butler, who has dis-
honourably procured letters to me from the Queen, bitter to
so innocent a mind as I bear. I have partly offered my excuse
to the Lords of the Council, but make you judge of my dealings.
After the Earl of Kildare, Sir Edmond Butler and others were
indicted; Sir Edmond was the first that brought it to my
knowledge, who added that he should take his trial if the judge
were not commanded to stay proceedings. I wrote immediately
to the Chief Justice not to proceed. Next day I offered Sir
Edmond the Queen's pardon, which he accepted. After this
I gave him countenance moved by our old acquaintance and
service of the King then our master, and also through your
commendation. You may judge whether my severity or lenity
have been the greater fault.
Collins, i., 15-17; the conclusion is in F. 1. f. 132, the preceding
pages being missing,
5
10
ÖRDER FOR THE COMMITTING OF THE EARL OF DESMOND.
1567, March 31. Limerick. Whereas since our repair into
Munster complaints have been exhibited unto us against the
Earl of Desmound as well by factors authorized by the Earl of
Ormound, and by inhabitants of the Counties of Waterford,
Cork, Tipperary, Limerick and Kerry, for the breach or lack
of observation of orders taken between the said Earls in England;
and forasmuch as the same Earl hath obstinately refused to bring
his servants to the trial of law or to their justification before
us; and whereas for lack of administration of justice the shires
of Cork, Limerick and Kerry are in manner waste in his default;
and finally, for that unlawful assemblies have been made by
his consent by his brother Thomas and the White Knight in
the county of Limerick, where they assembled to the number
of six hundred horsemen, galloglas, and kernes, whose being
in arms in the high way as we should travel cannot be construed
to any good intent. Now therefore by the consent of the
Viscount Barry, the bishop of Limerick . . and the rest of the
principal gentlemen of Munster, we order that the Earl of
Desmond shall be removed from the government of those
counties and committed to the Castle of Dublin till her highness
pleasure be further known concerning him. And the principal
government of those counties (for the wisdom, towardness
and dutiful conformity which appeareth in Sir John of Desmound
knight) shall be committed to the said Sir John.
H. Sydney, Warhame Sentlyger, L. Dillon, N. White, James
Wingfeld, Thomas Cusake, John Thomas, John Chaloner.
iv., 4. 1 p. Autograph signatures.
THE GOODS of SHAN O'NEILL.
1567, July.—“A notte of such goodes as dyvars persones,
hereafter namyd, hath of Chan Onell [Shan O'Neill], dessessyd,
which of ryght ought to com unto my lord deputy.
1. Item the most part of hys plate is in the handes of Edmond
Odonell.
2. Item hys cheanes be in the handes of Gyll Dufe McYevar
which is a yownge man of the ayge of xx yeares (or ther
abowttes) for the which cheanes Turlowgh Lenowgh towke the
yownge manes pleage; and he hath dellyveryd hym hys
pleage agayn with condysyon that he shall deliyvar Turlowgh
the cheanes immedyetly uppon hys returen from my lord deputy.
Yt is for sertayn that he hath iij great cheanes and ij braslettes
of gold: what he hath besydes yt is not sertaynly knowen.
3. Item Edmond Odonell is in the lowgh of the Illand of
Krevy wher he hath the platt, or ellse yt is bestowyd at hys
pleasure for no man can tell wher yt is but he.
4. Item uppon the death of Onell hys cattell and the most
part of hys stude was parttyd amonge thes whoes names
followyth (the Donylowghes).
6
5. Item one very great studc is in the handes of Turlowgh
Lenowgh.
6. Item yt is thowght that Bryan Oconny (who is under
Harry Mc Chanes sonnes) hath sertayn cattell which wer
Clan Onelles: the nombar of them is not knowen.
7. Item Cormoke Macfardell is abell to pay a very good fine
for he is very rych.
8. Item all the Donylowghes be very rych and abell to pay
great fynes, the which in my sympell opynyon your lordship
were better to take then to leave."
676 (1). 1
p.
SHANE O'NEILL'S INVENTORY.
1567, June 17.-“An Inventorie of all suche apparell
belonging to the late Rebell Shane Oneyll as was remayning in
the fort on Loughneagh and delivered to us the lord Deputy
by thandes of the deane of Armagh, taken the xvijth of
June 1567.
First one night gowne of black velvet laid with parchement
lace of gold and buttons of gold and furryd with black connye.
Itm. one gowne of crymyson velvett embroderd with gold.
Itm. one short gowne of black velvet embroderd with sylver
and gold. Itm. one cloath goune of purpell color garded with
velvet. Itm. one short goune of black velvet. Itm. one cloake
of cloathe of tussey with a coate of the same thereunto belonging.
Itm. one old jaquet of cloath of tussey with a dublet of the same
thereunto belonging. Itm. one spanyshe cape with fyve golden
buttons and garded with black velvet. Itm. one duche cloak
of skarlet garded with black velvet. Itm. one dublet of cryme-
son satyn with a payre of hosen of crymeson velvet and sylke
neyther stocks to the same. Itm. one dublet of cloath of
gold carnasion collor embroderd with gold lace and a paire
of hosen thereunto belonging. Itm. one old dublin of cloath
of gold with upper bryches belonging to the same.
Itm. one
paire of upper bryches of black velvet laid with lace. Itm. one
paire of hosen of yclow velvet laid with lace and sylke neyther
stocks. Itm. one old gowne of black velvett. Itm. one old
coate of black velvet. Itm. one parlement Roabe with a coate
belonging to the same. Itm. one jaquet of tawny satyn.
Itm. one foote cloathe of blacke velvet fringed with gold.
Itm. one spanyshe jerkin edged with parchement lace of gold.
Itm. cannapie of sylke. Itm. one rapier and dagger gylt. Itm.
one hatte of venyce gold.
presente me Terencio Danyell decano Armachano.
Certen chaynes, Tablettes, jewelles and money delyvered unto
my L. by Turloughe Lennys the 18th of June Anno 1567, beinge
parcell of the goodes of the late Rebell Shane O'Nele as
followeth :
By
Firste one cheyne of golde conteynynge 193
lynckes
..
Itm. one Tablett of golde enamoled with blacke
and white weyinge
Itm. one other Tablett with a blewe stone in the
middes of itt and the same hanginge of a
cheyne of gold weyinge
Itm. one other little Tablett enamoled with
...
black with a picture within the same
Itm. one brooche of golde with ij pictures in
the same weyinge
Itm. one peir of Bracelettes of gold weyinge
Itm. one litle cheyne of golde weyinge
Itm. three crewisadoes and ij frenche crownes.
...
""
13/30 ounces
ounces (1)
ounces
ounces
ounces
ounces
ounces
676(2).
4 pp.
The signature of Terence Daniell at the foot of the first page is
autograph.
"The QUEENS Maties LETTER for Sr. GEORGE STANLEY.
Dat. the xx0(2) August, 1567. Printed by Collins i. 31.2, from
F.1. ff. 132-3. Cal. State Papers, Ireland, 1509-1573 p. 343.
SIR HENRY SYDNEY to the EARL of LINCOLN, LORD ADMIRAL.
1568, March. (3) Dublin.-Thanking him for his letter of 29
Feb. received the 14th inst. On 19 February a number of
Scots, 400 and odd, entered a wood near Castle Reagh, not far
from Knockfergus, to take away the prey thence. Captain
Peirs issued out of Knockfergus in the night with six score foot
and sixty horse, and coming to the wood before day lay close.
Anon the Irish gathered the prey out of the wood and drave
them a long mile. But Peirs with his foot compasing them one
way, the horsemen set on them with great courage, three of
our men were killed, one by Owen McGillaspicke, chieftain of
the Scots. Captain Peirs came on the other side, they being
got over a bog and having forsaken their prey, so that the horse
could not come to them. They fought with stoutness not
looked for, so that the victory hanged a great while doubtful;
of the English divers were hurt with the Scottish arrows, but
none presently slain and only one dead since; of the Irish there
were dead 215 besides those slain by the horsemen. Those
parts be very well quieted by these means. McGillaspicke and
other of the chief captains were slain. This is the only news
of this wicked country.
Collins, i, 33-4, from F. 1 ff. 133-4.
(1) The weights of the latter articles are not given.
(2) "xijth of August" in the Letter itself.
(3) The day is not given; but in the Letter Book the Copy is entered before the
Letter of 8 August, 1568. The date was therefore probably between 25 and 31
March of that year.
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SIR HENRY SYDNEY to the DUKE of FERIA.
1568, April 30. Greenwich. Commends to him Mr. Verney,
who is travelling to countries under the most Catholic King,
and especially to Naples.
"From the Courte at Grenewich redie to returne to my
governemente in Irelande.'
Endorsed: A coppie of a letter written to the D. of Feria
by Sir Henry Sydney 30 Apr., 1568.
Collins, i. 34; from A. 82.
WARRANT.
1568, June 10. Warrant for payment of 3,000l. to Thomas
Might. Cal. State Papers, Ireland, 1509-73, p. 379.
676 (5).
SIR HENRY SYDNEY to the EARL OF LEICESTER.
1568, August 8. Salop.-I could not come so near your Castle
of Killingworth and leave it unseen. My entertainment there
showed your servants civility. I would not hunt, but fished
and took a hundred good bream. "I was never more in love
with an old house, nor never newe worke coulde better be
bestowed, then that which you have done." I have appointed
where your chapel shall stand. . . In my way towards this
town I met this bringer my man Douglas, whom I have of late
employed in Scotland. He has brought intelligence of their
mind to invade Ireland, and supposition of the Earl of Argile's
double dealing albeit he brought me letters to the contrary.
I understand there is a league between the Earl and Doneill
Gorme pretending to be sovereign of the Isles. I have sent
the Earl of Argile's letter to Mr. Secretary, and the letter of
Peirs and Malbie, by which you may understand the good quiet
under their rules, and the readiness of shipping to meet the
Scots in their passage. I beseech you question him, and signify
to the Queen my opinion: First that she write to the Earl of
Argile to keep at home those idle Scots. Secondly: that I will
bestow the treasure appointed for building and raising soldiers,
if they get in, to prosecuting them. Thirdly that her Highness
despatch councils to Munster and Connaught, for fast as I shall
mend Ulster they will mar if there be no resident authority.
Fourthly that her Majesty write to the Justices to be vigilant
for governing the English Pale, and see me furnished with my
:
wants.
Collins, i. 34-5; from F.1. ff, 134-5.
SIR HENRY SYDNEY to WILLIAM CECIL.
1568, August 8. Salop.-Recommends the bringer, albeit
a Scot, and encloses letters from the Earl of Argile and from
Piers and Malbie. I beseech you move the Queen to send her
councils to Munster and Connaught, without which all will to
wrack there. Repeats his other advice given to Leicester.
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Asks for letters to Constables in Wales and Chester to receive
such Irish prisoners or pledges as he shall send them. I pray
you haste Capt. Gilbert to me.
Coilins, i. 35-6; from F.1. ff. 135-6.
QUEEN ELIZABETH to the EARL OF ARGYLL.
1568, August 14. See Cal. State Papers, Scotland, i, 265.
Collins, i. 36; from F.1. f. 136.
THE EARL OF ARGYLL to QUEEN ELIZABETH.
1568, August 24. Bain.-Calendar of Scottish Papers ii.
780 from Cotton MS.
Collins, i., 36-7; from F. 1. ff. 136-7.
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SIR HENRY SYDNEY to SIR WILLIAM CECIL.
1568, November 8. Relating his endeavour to persuade
Edward Butler to come to him, under good inclination to remit
his fault on submission. The conference between Edward
Butler and his brother Sir Edmond Butler. Edward Butler
determined not to come without a pardon. "The amasednes
of the people in those partes, and the feare to complayne,
though with theis twoe great companies they be in a manner
eaten up. Nevertheles I am credibly enformed, that the whole
country is made to beleeve by soche as come out of England,
that all under the rule of my lord of Ormound are exempted
from my authority; and that this is the principall cause why
they seek for no redresse here."
Collins, i, 37-8; from F. 1. f. 137.
SIR HENRY SYDNEY to SIR WILLIAM CECIL.
1568, November 14.-Captain Gilbert has arrived with letters
from the Queen and yourself. The former concerning the Earl
of Desmond's living, in part to answer his debt to her Majesty,
and in part to answer his own charges there, I will travail to
set in order. The residence of a President in Munster will, if
anything, procure certainty of that revenue. Your most loving
letters give me more comfort than ever I looked to enjoy in
this government. Thomas Stukeley I am
Thomas Stukeley I am sure is repentant
from his heart, but since her Majesty cannot allow his service,
I must cease my suit. I think Nicholas White able to be
Seneschal of Wexford, being a quiet country; but I cannot
counsel he is fit for a charge to include the leading of soldiers :
otherwise I allow his judgment, honesty and good service.
Collins, i. 38; from F. 1. ff. 137-8.
SIR HENRY SYDNEY to SIR WILLIAM CECIL.
1568, November 17. Dublin.-Sir Warham Sentleger is
arrived from Cork and confirms the undutiful behaviour of the
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Earl of Clancarre; lately Spanish ships were with him, and left
a great number of weapons. There is continual message between
the North and the Earl, and with those in arms in Kilkenny
and Tipperary. I find good proof that Sir Warham has been
the greatest stay there, and will return him within two days.
You may remember my former opinion touching this new Earl
made of an old rebel, and like to prove the most dangerous man
that in our memory has been in this country, lying aptly for
foreign assistance, with good havens. I think it needful that
the Spanish ambssador be talked with; that the President be
hastened hither; that the corn for which I write be sent to
Cork; that Sackford return; and that if Sir William Wynter
is sent to sea, he plye some time to the South of this realm to
visit these Spanish practisers, because I cannot spare the
shipping here from attending the Scots on the coast of Ulster.
Next Monday I begin a journey to visit all Lenster.
Collins, i, 39; from F. 1, ff. 138-9.
SIR HENRY SYDNEY to SIR WILLIAM CECIL.
1568, November 30. Maryborough.-I received two writings
containing rates for Presidents and Councils, which I send you
again with a third of my own; that my opinion may be mani-
fested that no Council can be placed to reduce either of these
provinces to obedience with less charge than is set down in mine.
If I have not miscast, the surplus of my rate shall be borne and
her Highness charged no more than presently she is. I believe
in a short time the government of those two provinces will stand
her Majesty in little or nothing.
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Nowe if it be objected that I might have cassed(1) so many
soldiors as nowe I offer, albeit not soe imployed as in Mounster
and Connaught, to that I ainswere I coulde not, for that of
necessitic I must have to ains were soche sodaine ventes, as
from tyme to tyme occurethe and to convey commissioners
thither, for that ofte tymes by the way there is more perill then
in the place whither they goe.' This is as much as I can
presently devise to dissolve your perplexity between sparing
the Queen's treasure and advancing this country's common
weal.
""
Tirlaugh Lenaughe is hunted on every side; he seeks to come
to me, but not so simply as I hope to make him. Edward and
Piers Butler are with me; the first in courteous ward. Get
me resolution for the North of this land; if her Highness will
not go through with the planting of it (as I wrote by Sackford)
I can save her 5000l. a year and have a large rent promised;
but I will not be bound for payment, nor counsel that course.
P.S.-I call to remembrance how needfull it is that the
Presidents be here at a time certain. By the end of February
Parliament will end, and they must be ready to go forward
(1) Collins, "rassed."
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with me by the beginning of March, for by 5th April I must
be in the North. For him of Mounster let come with corne(2)
and money, ells he weare as good to tary at home." Reports
the murder through a feud in the North of Ranuell Og McAlister
Caraghe. This day I received this letter from the Attorney,
addressed to him by the widow Lady of Dunboyne; I believe
everything therein. It is too lamentable to understand the
needless calamity that the Queen's good subjects suffer by the
extortion of the Earl of Ormonde's followers in those quarters.
in maintenance of coyne and livery. Move the Queen to charge
my Lord of Ormonde or us to see it amended. I pray you hasten
some money to me.
Collins, i, 40-41; from F. 1. ff., 139-40.
WARRANTS :
1568[-9], March 14. Dublin. For payment to Thomas
Stevenson of Carickfergus of 181. for one ton of gaskoine
wyne and one butt of Sacke."
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1569, April 4.
For payment to John Ted of Carrigfergus
of 51. 8s. for "two hogshedes of gascoin wyne and two tonnes
of sacke."
Bills of Thomas Might "Surveighor of her Maties victuells
within this realme of Ireland" attached.
676 (3 and 4). 4 pp.
SIR HENRY SYDNEY to SIR WILLIAM CECIL.
1569, October 17. Dublin. Since my first meeting with
the Earl of Ormonde at Limerick I received a letter from the
Queen largely in his favour. Some parts are meet, some well-
considered and others in my opinion very dangerous both for
the State and for myself. I crave your advice, and also that
I may have a countermand, either not deal in it or to proceed
by the opinion of the whole Council.
The first as to his right to the prize wines of Youghal and
Kinsale; receivers shall be appointed to answer for the profits,
which I think just. 2. For restitution to the Earl of
Ormonde and his tenants by Desmond and his followers.
This amounts to above 50,000l. according to the book;
Desmond's whole inheritance will not answer this in forty
years.
If Ormonde is to be Earl of Desmond and Lord of
Kerry I would gladly be resolved. In Munster I drew half
the forces of James Fitzmorrice by encouraging Sir Thomas
of Desmond and others to serve her Majesty; when they find
the Earl of Ormonde, their ancient enemy, possessed of the
other's inheritance, they will revolt and all the country with
them. 3. That he be free and exempt from all Cess and
Impositions. This causes other of the nobility to look for
(2) Collins, "coyne.”
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like privilege. I would therefore be resolved whether the
example be good to have the nobility exempted, and the
Cess laid upon the shoulders of a few, who bear already as great
a pack as can be sustained. 4. To provide Victuals at her
Majesty's prices; in appearance no great matter. But a like
petition by Sir Edward Fitton, President of Connaught, was
answered by the Council that the Deputy should have the
privilege and no other. Is it fit to grant the Earl what was
denied to a principal officer? 5. That it is meet to be provided
by Parliament that estates should cease, &c. I will not hinder
any Bill he shall put up. But many, that have lands of his
in the Pale in fee farm, will think themselves touched, and I
judge the Bill will hardly pass. I will proceed favourably, but
if having law on their side they do not consent, I cannot use
compulsory means to wrest justice. 5 and 6. His petition
for Laughlin and his recompense; his title shall be examined,
and my opinion certified to her Majesty.
Collins, i, 41-3; from F. 1. ff, 141-2.
SIR HENRY SYDNEY to SIR WILLIAM CECIL.
1569[-70], February 24. Dublin Castle. Your letters of
the 25th and 28th last comfort me. But I have felt misery so
long, as I think nothing can revive me. No servant in
Christendom endures greater toil of mind and body than I;
as in the proceeding I find little comfort, so in the end I find less
thanks. I am forced to borrow, yea almost to beg for my
dinner. How then do my servants, my soldiers, most of all
the poor country? I am hated of all here; of the nobility,
for deposing their tyranny; of the merchant, who not receiv-
ing his money is become bankrupt; of the gentleman, who
cannot get his rents through keeping of soldiers; the husband-
men cry out on me, and will do no work, for they are never
paid for bearing the soldiers; the soldiers have twice refused
to go to the field, when I punish one the rest are ready to mutiny.
God knows what assistance I have; my Lord Chancellor, lame
of the gout; Mr. Agard, stark deaf; I have not a man of the
Council of any actions in effect but Cusack and Bagnall. To
knit the knot of this sack of sorrows I feel daily increase of
decay in health.
Concludes about the proposed match between their children.
Collins, i, 43-4; from F. 1. ff, 142-3.
THE PETITION OF THOMAS SMYTHE AND HIS ASSOCIATES.
[c. 1570]. "A breife of the demaunde and humble peticion of
Thomas Smythe and his associats to Quenes moste excellent Matie.
"Theie require by the Quenes Maties commission to have
authoritie to obtaine Arde and other landes therto adjoyninge
at theire owne charges and perils, and to make the same civill
and peopled with naturall Englishe men borne.
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Item, for theire travaile theie require the fee ferme of the
saide Arde and of contries nere adjoyninge therto, as Clande-
boye, Kiboulto, Kilwarneye, Evanges, Tyrone, and other most
commodious and adjacent places to the Arde within Ulster to
the quantitie of xije. plow landes or more, as theie can with the
sworde obtayne and get, to be given with the temperalties and
spiritualties unto Thomas Smythe his associates and their
heires for ever, yeldinge therfore unto the Queenes Matie
the rentes and services folowinge.
Fyrste, for everie plowland vs. sterling per annum; the pai-
ment wherof theie require to be pardoned for the first former
yeares, all which time theie shalbe occupied in the winninge
therof.
Item, frankpledge, that is one penie by yere of every Englishe
poule within that circuite.
Item, cheifaige, that is vjd. of everie Irishe poule inhabitant
in that countrie.
Item, theie will serve everie yeare, when the Deputie shall
appointe, with one hundredthe horsemen for vj weekes without
paye in anye parte of Ulster.
Item, theie will suppresse and appease any Irishe lorde their
borderes, that shall go about to mutine and rebell, at their
proper charges.
Lastlye, theye will yeald as fines, customes, and other profits
of righte belonginge and apperteininge to the crowne of England,
which by the inhabytinge hereof muste needes increase into
yearlye revenewes that cannot here be specyfied.
And theie farther offer to paye ijd. for everie acre so soone as
the lande be once woonne to be mere Englishe; bog, wood, and
heathe excepted; wyth frankpledge, chiefage, fines and
customes; And yet to have in redynes horses and armoure
accordinge to the quantitie of theire lande, as is above men-
cioned, but then to serve upon the Quenes Maties paye as
yt is in Englande."
"A breife of the said suppliantes devise or deseigne for the
first enterprisinge, inhabitinge, devidinge, and defence or
polliceing of the saide countrie or plowlandes.
Firste, theie will assemble all suche as will willinglye offer
themselves to be partakers of this enterprise, if it be possible
to the numbre of ccc horsemen and v or vjc. footmen; and will
levie towardes the common charges of transportation, victual-
ing, and fortification for the first yeare, of everie one that will
finde one horsman or serve on horsback xxli., of everie one that
will finde one footeman or serve on foote xijli., wherof the
treasorers chosen by common consent shalbe accountable to
the whole companye at the yeares ende. And he that shall
supplie the sayde horsman shall have the inheritance in fee of
twoe plowlandes, and therbye be bounde ever as is aforsaide;
he that shall finde the footman one plowlande, and by that to
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be bounde as aforsaide; Paynge therfore the Quenes Maties
rent accordingly, and some small thinge to the measne lorde
for acknowledgment of dutie and homage.
xx plowlandes, viz. the tenure of v horsemen and x footmen,
shall make one parishe; with one halfe plowlande allotted to
the parson and curate for his gleebland, and with his house to
be maintened by the parishioners. One quarter to the clarke,
the teacher of the Irishe children in the same parishe to speake
Englishe, and one quarter to the collector or cunestable for the
yeare beinge. Note that within eveerie parish the church
shalbe the firste house erected.
The souldioures shall, after the contrie once woonn, lye
continually on the frunture in strenghthes and watchtoures
erected for that purpose, and for the assurance and more quiet
enhabitinge of the inwardes countrie. Wherfore yt wilbe
requisite ther be yearly levied in common thinges necessarie
for the provision of the said souldioures untill the whole be
peopled, that one fynall order maye be taken for all.
It wilbe requisite also, to thend the inhabitantes retourne
not to barbarousnes nor be subtilye suppressed of the Irishe,
that everie Englishman be forbidden to were any Irishe apparell
upon paine of banishment with losse of his landes and fredome.
Everie Irishman shalbe forbidden to were Englishe apparell
or weapon upon payne of deathe; that no Irishman borne of
Irish race and brought up Irishe shall purchace land, beare
office, be chosen of any jurie, or admitted witnes in any reall
or personall action, nor be bound apprentise to any science or
arte that maie indomage the Quenes Matics subjectes here-
after.
Item, the said Thomas or his liftenaunte will yearlye repaire
into Englande to the Quenes Mastics courte once in winter
at leaste, and bringe with him the true booke of all the names
bothe Englishe and Irishe wherwith the countrie is peopled.
Other devises and ordinances theie omitt untill the time and
place give them occasion to see them necessarie, or put in
execution by farther advise given from my Lordes of the
Counsell.
Note that if within seven yeares next ensuinge the grante
herof the sayd suppliantes have not inhabited the said contrye
or xij [] plowlandes and pollicied in ferme aforsaid by any
occasion, excepte the Quenes Matic do inhibite them or
otherwise occupie them so that theic cannot do yt, the said
suppliantes are contented this graunte to be voide for so much
of the said lande as theie shall not have inhabited, peopled, and
put in ordre within the said seeven yeares.
For suche as be of the Englishe race and now waxen Irishe
in maner and behavioure, yf theie have not bene rebells so that
theire landes be saved to them therby, and if theie shalbe
content to fiend Englishmen, horsmen, and footemen, accordinge
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as the rate is appointed, and aide and stande to all orders, as
others do, theie shalbe permitted to enjoye there landes to the
rate of theire service.
If theie be meare Englishmen and have leases by law granted
unto them, kepinge the orders as others do, theie shalbe ad-
mitted to serve them selves and enjoye theire landes, but in
theise two laste cases not as in parcell of the xije plowlandes,
because yt is out of this graunte.
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All Irishmen, especiallye native in that countrie which
commonly be called churles, that will plow the grounde and
beare no kind of weapon nor armoure, shalbe gentlye enter-
tained, and for theire plowinge and laboure shalbe well rewarded
with great provision, that no injurie be offered to them and
without any coyn, lyverye, or any other exaction.
If, by an occasion after ijd. be paid for the acre, the deputie
shall neede to come to aide them, theie require that then nor
at anye other tyme no cesse be laide upon them, but theie
shalbe bounde to victuall the souldiore at any suche time with
corne, beof, fishe, etc. as good, cheape, and better then the
victualer dothe or shall do. Howbeit your said suppliantes do
trust that if theise orders maie be well folowed and kepte, there
shall nede very seldome anye cesse, nor many aides, nor garisons
in Irelande, no more then in Englande; for that is there intent
and disseyre that it might be perfectlye brought to the maner
of Englande.
The plow lande is cxx acres Yrishe, everye acre clx poles,
everye poole xxiiij foote longe.
676 (6). 3 pp.
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A FORMULA of INSTRUCTIONS and ORDERS for the ESTABLISHYNG
of a COUNSELL in MUNSTER, WITH a LORD PRESIDENT to
GOVERN the SAME.
1570, December 14. The Preamble gives the reasons and
names Sir John Perrot as first Lord President; there then
follow 35 Articles.
"1. The Lord President to commaund the counsel for
service of the Queene, with due regard to their estates.
2. The Councel to use the President with all reverence and
honour. 3. The Counsellors. 4. (Thomas Burgate to be clerk).
5. Counsellors that shall attend continually. 6. Lord President
waiges by yere 133li. 6s. 8d., ster., with horsemen at ixd. per
diem, footmen at viijd., the captaine ijs., trompet and guidon
the L. Deputie shal allow. The L. Pre. to give his soldiers
names to the Clerk of the Checke. 7. The justices stipendes:
the justices not to absent without licence of the L. Pre.
Sergeant at Armes to attend the L. Pre. One porter to have
charge of the gaole. 9. [The Lord President not to be absent
without licence]. 10. The Lord President to advertise the L.
Deputie monthly at least. 11. To further the course of the
8.
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Common Law and al warranted franchieses, so they be not
abused. 12. The Commission of Oyer and Determiner to be
often used. To have regard not to use the martial law but upon
great extremity where ordinary Justice can take no place.
14. To prosequit rebelles in warlike maner: estates to be
assistant. 15. The maner of the proces to be used uppon
complayntes and defaultes. 16. How to ponishe the contemptes
and disobeying of proces. 17. To here, determyne and trye
al disdemeanours of officers. 18. Aucthorytie to make pro-
clamacions for the repressinge of malefactors. 19. To com-
pound forfeitures by discrecion upon reasonable causes; and
to cesse fynes, and to cause the fynes to be entered. 20. To
further the servinge of al kind of proces and to punish the
negligence. 21. Aucthoritie to use tortures to respite judge-
ment of deathe and staye execution. 22. To ponishe perjurie
of inquestes upon trial of offences. 23. To further religion :
bysshoppys. 24. To procure reparacion of churches; to assiste
ecclesiastical ministers. 25. Allowance for a chaplayn.
26. To endevor to execute statutes and to levy the forfeitures.
27. Power to assease costes and damages. 28. To appoint
ordinary attornies and not to many and examiners of witnes
the fees to be meane and reasonable. 29. To kepe a due
Regestre of matters that shall passe. 30. The Clerke of the
fynes; to accompt in thexchequer. 31. To have a signet with
her maties armes in custody of the Cl. of the Councell: the fee
of the signet pore men free. 32. A housholde to be kept
for this Counsel: a wekely accompt. 33. To foresee that the
countrey be not charged against their willes. 34. To imploye
their labours to recover the decayed revenues. 35. The othe
to be given to every counsellor."
"xiiij December, 1570. A° 13 Elizabeth R. Examyned
by me. W. Cecill."
Collins, i. 48-59, from A. 60. The titles of the Articles are
given here (as they appear in the margin in a contemporary hand,
perhaps Cecil's); these titles were omitted by Collins. Article 9 and
the last part of Article 13 are marked in the original hand "to be
leaft owt." The outside sheet is endorsed Copie of the Instructions
delivered to Sir John Perrot the xvth of December, 1570."
WARRANTS, &c., 1570-71.
1570, August 7.-Request to John Russell to pay Capt.
George Messed 40l., ' your loving freind H. Sydney.'
1570, Sept. 6. Dublin.-Warrant to the Treasurer to pay
40l. to John Russell, of Drogheda, to be defalked on Capt.
George Messet. Endorsed 'I am content that thys be charged
apon me, as myne one act, H. Sydney.'
1570[-71], Jan. 17. Dublin.-Warrant to the Treasurer
for payment to William Field, of Cragfargus, of 51. 4s. Od.
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English, on behalf of Sir Brian McPhelim on the certificate of
Thomas Might (attached).
1570[-71], Jan. 17. Dublin.-Warrant for payment to
Thomas Stephenson, of Cragfargus, of 51. sterling for wines on
certificate by Thomas Might.
1570[-71], Jan. 18. Dublin.-Warrant for payment to
Thomas Stevynson of 45l. 12s. for beeves taken up for the
garrison of Cragfargus, on certificate by Thomas Might.
1570[-71], Jan. 18. Dublin.-The like for 40s. in payment
for one ton of salt.
1570[-71]. March 17. Dublin.-Acquittance to Col McBrian,
captain of Ferney, of a bond to secure payment to Rory McBrian
McMahon of 150 kine due to the Lord Deputy: since Rory had
traitorously seized Harry, son of Thomas Flemynge the Deputy's
servant, and kept him prisoner, in consequence whereof the kine
had been bestowed in way of reward on Thomas Flemynge.
1570[-71], March 19. Dublin.-Warrant to the commissioners
for the sale of the wares bought out of the hulk to deliver to
Thomas Hanky wine and sugar to the value of 10l., in which
sum the Lord Deputy is indebted to him.
1570[-71], March 19. Dublin.-Warrant to the commissioners
for the sale of wares out of the Flienge Harte of Antwerp for the
delivery to William Vicars of so much Canary wine and sugar
as will satisfy a debt to him of 411. 5s.
676 ( 7, 8, 9.)
INVENTORY OF THE FLYING HART.
[1571.]—A particular inventory of the ship or hulk, called
The Flying Hart of Antwerp, being seized, stayed and valued
by virtue of a commission from Sir Henry Sidney, Lord Deputy
of Ireland.(1)
Canary wines: the best sort, 42 tuns 1 pipe, at £9 the tun,
£382; refuse wines, not marchauntable, at £6 the tun, £100 10s.
Sugar of divers and sundry kinds and sorts, (all specified and
priced), about 22,000 pounds, £585 0s. 11d. Molasses: 2 tons at
£6, 1 ton coarse at £2. Empty casks; 12 tuns and 1 pipe, 32s.
Shewm (?sumach) 2208 pounds, in bags, £9 17s. Od. Bay-
beries, 1423 pounds, 14s. 4d. Orchall stuff, in bags, £17 18s. Od.
Ortgola for poredge, 1 bag, 5s. Oyle of bayberies, 12 bottles
containing by estimation 12 gallons, £1 9s. 4d. Casafistola
cxliij (sic) pounds, at 6d. the pound, £4 1s. 6d. Vinegar, 1 firkin,
12s. 4d. Sanguinis dragonis, iiij xlv pounds at 4d. the pound,
£8 15s. Od. The hulk with her furniture (all specified and priced)
£94 13s. Od. Total, £1221 9s. 5d. sterling.
673. Parchment, 1 skin.
(1) Cal. State Papers, Ireland, 1574-85, p. 46.
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SIR EDWARD FYTTON to SIR HENRY SYDNEY.
[Copy of a letter reporting on affairs in Ireland, clearly written
by Sir Edward Fytton, and probably addressed to Sir H. Sydney.]
[?Nov. 1573.(¹)]—“My especyall and synguler good lord: Yt
may please you nowe to heare somewhate of our changeable
state. Fyrste for my pryvate and then for the publique. The
Lord Deputy hath of his owne dysposytion yealded unto me
the execution of my offyce, I meane as well in charge of re-
ceyvinge and conveyinge the treasure from thence hither, as
alsoe the issuinge by order of this laste masse broughte over by
Prescott, together with suche wordes and shewes of friendship
as trulye I am perswaded all his jealowsye is layd asyde. For
he hath fullye pronounced that he thinketh me his very frende
and worthie of a better offyce, and that he neyther doeth nor
wyll henceforth mynyster any occasyon tendinge eyther to the
dyscredyte of my person or my dysplacinge from offyce, nor
anye waye to abrydge me in due execution of the same withowte
my owne consente; all which, as I have thankefullye taken at
his handes, soe I have offred hym my unfayned good wyll to
advance his honour any waye I can, eyther in servinge hir
Matie under hym or in frendlye manner to pleasure hym,
dewtye reserved. And for prouff hearof he hath wrytten.
privatlye to your Lordship by this bearer my agent for
the receipte of twoe quarterages. What the somme is wyll
appeare by his Lordships letter, which yf yt please you to geve
order for, my olde attorney, the boye Wylliam Fyton, shall
delyver in his byll charginge me with the same accordinge to
my olde comyssyon, which as I remember Mr. Roberte Peter
hath. I learne by his Lordship the allowance for portage is
to be hadd theare and not as anye parte of his composytion.
What the olde rate is your Lordship knoweth, xxtie markes
of everye M li; whether soe or not soe nowe I submit myself
as I wolde doe in a greater matter to your Lordships dyrection,
and besech you to instructe this bearer howe to come by yt,
because beinge used to allowe myself heare I am ignorante of
this newe course. This being my first re-entree into that charge
the spedelyer I serve my Lord Deputies torne heare, the better
in reason wyll my diligence be thoughte of. Whearfore I
crave as conveniente dyspache as your Lordship maye."
"And nowe to make knowne to your Lordship some parte
of the publique. Whate the remote partes be was not muche
better to be hoped for: but that beinge prycked they wold
kycke, as Conaughte fearinge to be broughte under justyce
hath attempted once agayne to overthrowe their ryder.
Mounster houldes well but not altogether withowte some
smoakes. As for Ulster they are neyther pricked nor they
kicke not, they speake fayre and we speake fayre, and soe God
(1) Cr. Cal. State Papers, Ireland, 1509-73, p. 528,
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houlde peace. The borders, as Lease and Ophaley, vexed by
the Coners and Mores with open rebellion, and soe certaine of
them proclaymed. Our mountayne neighboures lyve and
steale and revenge their owne quarrells accordinge to the
custome, but withowte anie dysturbance to the State. But
nowe to conclude with our owne intrayles, I meane the Englishe
pale suche confederacye is amonge them to shake of the
usuall burthen of releivinge as well the armye as the Governors
houshoulde with victualles at pryces accustomed, as yt is helde
not onelie unlawfull to aske yt, but they are alsoe counted yll
members of a common wealth that wyll yealde yt; yea and
they have not blushed to preferr indytementes of highe treason
againste moste of the mynysters for collectinge the same.
This
hath occasyoned great consultation and consyderation, cheyflye
in the Debutye and all us his assystantes; firste to waye the
charge, then to devyse the case, and lastlye to offer yt to them;
which hath thus farr prevayled, as the charge alledged by the
countrey to be owte of some plowlande xijli. sterling, some
viij li., some vij li., and the leaste vj li. yearelye. A mocyon
was made that the governor shoulde take generallye v markes
out of a plowe lande and soe dyscharge them of all kynde of
imposytions called Cesse. The ringleaders and many with
them refuced utterlye all composytion, and wolde not yealde
to any charge; but some of the wyser sorte, I wyll not saye
of the richeste, have offered and soughte to goe throughe for
the rate afore sayde of v markes a plowe lande, amonge which
is my frende and olde companyon in servyce for Conaughte
Robert Dyllon, whose name and person I thinke your Lordship
remembreth. He hath offred to me, and prayed me to offer
the Deputye, that for all his inherytance that composytion of
v markes a plowe lande myghte take effecte, and he is neyther
the maddest nor the pooreste, but indede of the beste sorte
for reputation and auncyentie in his countrey under the
nobilytye, and for judgmente in lawe inferyor to fewe heare.
The gall of this matter is thoughte to be (which I thinke the Lord
Deputye hath certefyed to your Lordship) the frustratinge by
proclamation of certaine fredomes graunted by late governores
heretofore under pretence of the actes for Subsedye, whearin
was a provyso holden tyll nowe to extende to suche a purpose
the comodytye, wherof tendinge onelye to the Lords and
gentlemen they are unwyllinge to forgoe. Thus havinge nowe
layde all before you soe farr as my symple skyll can see, I referr
the reste to their owne declaration whoe saye they will presentlye
come over to seke remedye at hir Matie and your Lordship,
whome I praye God long preserve."
676 (10). 2 pages.
EDWARD WATERHOUSE to SIR HENRY SYDNEY.
1573, December 17. At the Court.
At the Court. As concerning Ireland
there are come thence so many apostates and others, as is not
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worth repetition. The effect is lack of foresight in provision
of necessaries for the common soldiers has bred disease in many,
and in others a loathing of the place. He had presented
Articles on behalf of the Earl, but after six weeks travail found
no resolution to these petitions. The Irish causes have brought
all governors meet for the Deputation to be considered, amongst
which you are named. Describes divers plans for the reforma-
tion of Ireland; "but all thes prevail not, and thoghe much
hath beine said against the Plott laid by your Lordship, yet it
is likely that that course, namely of Presidency, shall proceede.
Since his coming he had urged a suit to many lords and es-
pecially to Leicester: 1. That if the present Deputy continues
he must be assisted with a private army. 2. That the Earl of
Essex be thought on, whose expenses might be eased by the
Deputation whereby the Queen would seem to countenance
the war [in Ulster] 3. If the Earl is to remain in Ulster, then
there are but two men of experience and knowledge. The one
[Leicester] of that greatness he could not be spared. The other
“whom the country did above all men desier. Whose successe
against Shane Oneall hath bine a terrour to the Northern
Rebells, whose experience of the hole Government was able to
make a short warre, and with as esy conditions for the Prince
as eny other; who being so well affectid to Therle of Essex,
and to the cause which he had in hande, was likelie to settell
him and the gentelmen in short tyme.(¹) And because I shuld
not seme to wade in cloudes I named my Lord president of
Wales."
66
I know I may look for some rebuke for my rasshenes, "(2)
but am sure it can do you no hurt. I humbly beseech you not
to stand upon conditions, so as you be furnished meet for the
service.
Collins, i, 61-3; from A. 55 (only the end is preserved.)
THOMAS, LORD BUCKHURST to SIR H. SYDNEY.
1574, May 23.—Asking pardon for not having arranged a
meeting to end their variance. I will come to the Rolls and
then we as good neighbours and friends can compound our
cause ourselves. If we cannot we will persuade the Master
of the Rolls.
Collins, i. 66; original not found.
THE LADY MARY SYDNEY to EDMUND MOLINEUX.
1574, September 1. Chiswick." Molenox, his lordshipe
wryghts I should receve wourd from you, how his besynes
goeth forward at the Courght, but yet I hear nothinge." I
sent letters to my brothers and to Mr. Dyer, dated 23rd last,
(1) Collins reads "gentlemens feet fyrm."
C
(2) Collins, eassenes,"
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to be delivered in Dyer's absence to you. I would be glad to
hear some good resolution for my Lord, either for an honourable
voyage or a contentful abode at home. Prays him to write
what he knows, and take counsel with the wise Mr. Dyer.
Ill as I am I would enforce myself to be at Court, to stand my
dear Lord in what stead, my duty and being there with her
Majesty and my friends might do.
Postscript.-Begging him to inquire of Mistress Edmonds
and Mistress Skudamore of the Privy Chamber, of her Majesty's
health. Also how my brothers do and "the vertuse lady
Warwyke."
Collins, i., 66-7; from A 57, holograph.
E. WATERHOUSE to SIR HENRY SYDNEY.
૮.
1574, Nov. 18. Dublin. I wrote unto you of late concerning
the Earl of Essex. I trust the jealously betwixt him and others
is compounded. The copies of such letters as the Earl of
Essex lately wrote to the Lord Deputy concerning the appre-
hension of Sir Brian MacPhelim, and his wife, of Rory Oge
and all the cheif of Clandeboy, together with the slaughter
of their people are sent to the Lords of the Council.
Therefore I fain writing of these matters.
""
iv., 9. 1 p.
ARCHBISHOP PARKER to SIR HENRYy Sydney.
""
1574, December 1. Lambeth.-Sending "one of my poore
bookes of Thomas Walsinghams Storie, &c. latelie sett owte;
for I knowe your Lordship to love antiquities. Asking for
sight of some books that he has; that I may enlarge them or
by comparison amend those that I have in hand.
"Your
Lp. lovinge frende, Matthue Cantuar."
Collins, i, 67; from A. 56.
BY THE QUEEN.
،،
1574[-5], March 15. Minute of the Queen's Maties letters
jointly written to Sr. W. ffitzWilliam, at that tyme Lord Deputy
of Ireland and to the Earle of Essex,"
Cal. State Papers,
Collins, i. 63-6; from F. 1, ff. 143-6.
Ireland, 1574-85, p. 56.
THE EARL OF ESSEX to THE QUEEN.
1575, March 31. Minute of the Earle of Essex Letter in
ansurre to her Maties, jointly addressed to the Lord Deputy
and him."
Cal. State Papers,
(
Collins, i, 67-9; from F. 1, ff., 146-8.
Ireland, 1574-85, p. 57.
THE EARL OF ESSEX to the LORDS of the COUNCIL.
1575, March 31. Dublin.-Forwarding a copy of his ansurr
to the Queen's letter "jointly endorsed to my Lord Deputy
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and me concerning myne enterprise in the province of Ulster."
Defending himself from charges against him and asking for an
examination of his conduct.
Collins, i, 69, 70. Ex. Autog. apud Penshurst.
SIR FRANCIS WALSINGHAM to SIR HENRY SYDNEY.
1575, May 15. London.-Commending Captain Malbies
who has been chosen "to govern under you in Connaught."
Collins, i. 70; from A. 58.
SIR HENRY SYDNEY'S RECKONING FOR THE 1,000l. RECEIVED
FROM THE QUEEN.
1575, [August]." Where it hath pleased her Matic to
cause demand to be made of me for repayment of the M li.
which was delyvered unto me for the levyeng of men and
advauncement of certeine servyce intended for Irelande, which
money I must confesse by warrant I have receyved. Firste
I think yt convenyent in answeringe this demande to lay before
you that for as muche as by hir Maties expresse comandment
I was willed to putt my self in a redines for Irelande, and besydes
that the comon voyce and opynyon ledd me to think (the same
likewyse being assisted by greate arguments from suche
personages that in trothe were likelye to knowe mutch towchinge
hir Maties intendement for those services) that the men
which were to be levyed within the lymyttes of my governement
were ment specially to be imployed under me. I was (I say)
uppon this occasion induced to bye both armor, horse, weapon
and such like furnyture for me and myne, to my charges
of iiij hundredth pownds at the least; which, yf thys
occasion had nott happened both that hir Matic expresslye
so comanded me and some others of account thereto likwyse
perswaded me it was a matter to much nedlesse for me to
doe, and a charge for the presente I might verye well have
spared."
2. "Next the thowsande men that were to be levied within
the aucthoritie of my comyssion were allotted (for the greater
ease and lessenynge of the charges to the contryes where they
were appoynted beinge xvij sheres in nomber) in some one
shere fyftye men to be levied, in some other lx, and in some one
more in some other fewer: at discretion and accordinge to the
habilitic of the shieres where the men were so to be levyed.
So that I was enforced, the nombers being dispersed so farre
a sonder in so many severall sheires as I have declared, to
appoynt severall muster-masters of myne owne choyse, being
experte men for the mustringe and trayninge of the souldyers
and the better bringinge of them togither when occasion of
servyce shoulde so requier, assigning for every ij sheires one
muster master which I waged my self withoute any charge to
the contrye. Theire severall enterteynement amounted unto
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a hundredth syx pownds thirtene shillinges iiijd. impressinge
to every muster master xxti markes, which some I disbursed
amongest them of myne owne money: what helpe so ever they
had of me besides towards their furnyture, which for the
presente I will nott speak of.
3. Then the provision of a masse of victuall I made for the
finding of the sayde M. soldyers both duringe the tyme of theire
transportation and xiiij dayes after theire landinge, which I was
comanded by expresse words of hir Maties letters to doe;
the losse whereof beinge provyded and nott yssued, and taken
upp at a hier rate then I coulde afterwards sell the same againe,
amounted to lx li. which lay on myne neck to beare.
4. Further beinge comanded by expresse letters from the
Lords to advance and putt in a redynes CC. men, which I caused
forthwith to be levyed and conducted to the watersyde; where
they and theire Capten laye, attendinge wynde and weather
to passe over, the space of vj wekes, all uppon mye charges and
defrayment without allowance; which amounted, after the
rates of iiijd. the day a man, to Cxxxiiijli. vjs. viijd. beside other
supplyes I furnysshed the souldyers, withall providinge shippinge
victuall and all other necessaryes for them.
5. Lastly, beinge sent for twyse by hir Maties comandment
for consultation for Iryshe causes, where at the first tyme I
gave attendance vj monethes by specyall appoyntment, the
next tyme likewyse iij moneths; for the which I hope hir
Matie will geve me no lesse allowance and consideracion in
respected of my charges and attendance then she geveth to hir
ordynarye Justices of Assises, which beinge after the rate of fyve
noble a daye to entertain them and theire trayne, amounteth
unto, after that rate, CCCCxxli. of which theire allowances
for diett and charges these Justices hardlye save theire owne,
or at leaste make no greate gaine when theire accountes be
caste as they make reporte themselfes. So, yf my countenance
for trayne of servantes well-willers and followers beinge equall
with theire at the leaste, I will speake of no greter matter, beinge
sent for and called to serve in suche a place as I was and
comaunded to attende for that purpose, I hope you will nott
exteme my expenses coulde be inferyour to theire allowances,
whatsoever yt hath exceded and byn above. Nowe for con-
clusyon: all those somes putt togither it shall well appere that
the M li. demanded ys bestowed in hir Maties servyce, and a
large some out of myne owne purse whereof I hope hir Matic
will rather have gratiouse consyderation of further rewarde
towardes me, then stande uppon termes of repayment of any
parte of that I have receyved and thus imployed in hir Maties
servyce. Netherlesse as well in this as in all other thinges I
humblye submitt myself to hir Maties order as it shall seme
best to hir Highnes to allow of these my demands."
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Endorsed :
"A trew coppy of my Lords reckoninge for the M li. receyved
of the Quenes Maties which reckoninge hys Lordship did
delyver unto me at Ludlow in August 1575 signed with his owne
hand and which I delyvered to Mr. Phillip Sydney the xxth of
June 1577 to be presented to my Lord Treasorer.
Signed H. Sydney.
iii, 7. 21 pp.
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SIR FRANCIS WALSINGHAM to SIR HENRY SIDNEY.
1575, Sept. 6. The Court at Woodstock.-" My verie good
Lord. Forasmuch as her Matic hathe referred over the
answering of twoo of the Earles demaundes unto your Lordship,
whoe hathe noe other cause of staie within that Realme but only
to attend her Maties resolution in that behalfe, your Lordship
in my opinion shall do verie well to acquaint the Erle with the
answere you send her Matie, which is presumed by such as
understand howe greatlie his Lordships staye there wilbe
profitable for her Maties service and for the performannce of
that reformacion that by you is intended, considering bothe
the terror and reputacion had of him there, that you will
perswade her Matic rather to yelde to the graunting of his said
demaundes then otherwise. Touching Sir William Drurie I
will not faile what shall lie in me to procure him, as well by her
Mat ties order as his owne liking to yeld to his comming over
to be imploied accordinglie as your Lordship desireth. Mr.
Rookebie hathe alreadie yelded to the acceptacion of the place
he is deputed for onlie he desireth to be dispenced with all
untill the ende of this next Terme touching his comming over.
Mr. Gefferies laboreth what he maie to be dispenced with all,
but her Matic as yet standeth fast to her former resolucion.
Her Maties pleasure is, that a staie be made by your Lordship
of a certein ferme in the contrie called the Q. Countie,
named Palles, for that it is her will to bestowe a lease thereof,
uppon one Anthonie Hungerforde in respect of service."
iv. 12.
p. Signed.
دو
SIR FRANCIS WALSINGHAM to SIR HENRY SYDNEY.
1575, Sept. 23.—" My very good Lord. This gentleman Mr.
Hungerford having thorrowghe longe attendaunnce at this
coorte consumed his money wherby he coold no longer attende
the fynishing of his sute, thoughe her Majestie hathe longe
sithence grawnted the same and lackethe only her signature,
desiered me being now forced to retorne that I wyll renewe
unto you her Majestics requeste concerning the staye of the
thing which her Majestie is dysposed to bestowe on him,
wherof I wrote unto your Lordship in my former letter etc.,
and therfor doc thinke the renewing of the same nedeles other-
wyse then to content the bearer hereof.
The best newse that I can sende unto your Lordship to your
contentement is that Sir Wyllyam Drewurye yeldethe to your
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requeste. Poore Mr. Rookeby unless your Lordship can helpe
him with some imprest for the furnishing of him selfe with some
stuffe and some convenient portyon of plate shall not be well
able to accept the place he is deputed for."
iv. 11. 1 p. holograph. Endorsed: Receaved the xth of Nov.
SIR HENRY SYDNEY to QUEEN ELIZABETH.
1575, Sept. 28. Drogheda.-Giving his opinion touching
two of the Earl of Essex's demands.
Collins, i, 71-2; from F. 1. f. 1. Cal. State Papers, Ireland,
1574-85., p. 80.
SIR H. SYDNEY to LORD BURGHLEY.
1575, Sept. 28. Drogheda.-Relating the previous letter and
the state of the country.
Collins, i, 72; from F. 1. f. 1. Cal. State Papers, Ireland,
1574-85, p. 80.
SIR HENRY SYDNEY to the LORDS of the COUNCIL.
1575, Sept. 28. Drogheda.-Landed at the Skerries on the
8th, though some of his train were delayed by the storm. The
plague was very prevalent, and the soldiers appointed to be
cassed still undischarged. The treasure appointed for their
discharge will fall rather short, so that I assigned them by
Warrant for full discharge 100 crowns: their insolency was
very burdenous to the country. The Irishry in Ulster grows
very insolent; on the 16th inst. Sorley Boy came to Knock-
fergus to make a prey of the town; Capt. Baker and 40 others
were killed, but by the courage of the rest of the garrison the
prey was rescued. The town is so distressed that for their
relief I intend a speedy journey thither. You may see how
proud the Scots are grown ; my force is too little to daunt them,
but only by way of pacification; I am loath to increase her
Highness's charge, but write as a forewarning that I may be
held blameless if any thing happens.
Collins, i, 72-3. from F. 1, f. 3.
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SIR FRANCIS WALSINGHAM to SIR HENRY SYDNEY.
1575, October 16.-" Your Lordship by the repeyre of this
bearer, servaunt to Sir W. Drewrye, may perceyve the full
determinatyon that is taken for his imployement ther under you.
I dare assure you that the opynyon he hathe conceyved of your
fyrme frendship towards him is the chefest cause that moved
him to consent (his dutye excepted) to the acceptatyon of the
place wherein yt is meant he shall be imployed: Therfor I
doe assure my selfe that he shall receyve that frendely and
favorable usage at your handes as he shall have no cause to
repent his consentyng herunto. I am the more earnest in
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recommending of him for that I have ben a chefe dealer with
him to perswade him to take the matter uppon him. Overly
the gentleman hathe hetherto had verry harde happ (consyder-
ing of what valewe he is of) and therfor I can not greatly blame
him thoughe he be unwyllyng to yeld to publycke servyse.
I hope the frute of his traveyle ther wyll be suche as yt wyll
drawe her Majestie to have that consyderatyon of him as his
vertue merytethe."
iv. 13.1 p. Holograph. Endorsed: Reccaved the vjth No.
SIR FRANCIS WALSINGHAM to SIR HENRY SYDNEY.
1575, October 20.-At my house at Odiam. His satisfaction
at the good conclusion between Sydney and the Earl of Essex.
"Lett your eares be closed ageynst tale-bearers, who make their
proffyt of dissentyon. That Natyon, as I learne, is cunnyng
in that profess yon. . . When I fawle into consyderatyon of
the sowndenes of bothe your judgements, then doe I shake of
all feare; but when I caule to mynde the cursed destynye of that
Ilande, I can not put of all dredd." Of the sending of your
assistants I am not unmindful. Sir W. Drewrye will not fail
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yf God let yt not, or her Majestye." Mr. Rockbye, without
some imprest from you to furnish him, will have to refuse.
Collins, i, 74; from F. 1, f. 15b. (a transcript).
:
SIR H. SYDNEY to the LORDS of the COUNCIL.
1575, November 15.-Mellifont near Drogheda. I set
forward towards Knockfergus on 5 October. Passing from
Drogheda to Dundalk and thence to the Newrie I found good
policy and order in the countries where the Marshal (Sir N.
Bagnall) dwells. The Fewes, the country of Phelim Roo's
sons, and Orerye, the Chanlons country, I found in extreme
disorder through waste of themselves and spoil of their neigh-
bours as well English as Irish. Chatterton, to whom both were
granted, remains in England, I suppose half dismayed; in
four years he and his partners have done nothing worth re-
membrance; they are under covenant to pay rent after next
Michaelmas and set down and plant before the end of 1579.
In both I found that great unlivelihood, that I offered Chatter-
ton's brother to be a mean for a composition which he refused.
On the other side the Chanlons refused to come to me, for fear
they would be compelled to a composition. If her Majesty
would reasonably compound with the Chatertons, the country
would grow quieter.
Evaugh or McGennesse() country still feels the effect of former
spoils; the worse that he is not sure of it by any certain estate ;
he petitions that he may have it confirmed to him. Since I
first brought him out of subjection to O'Neill he has remained
a good subject, civil and tractable.
(1) Collins, "Mac Dennesse.”
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Kinnaliartie or McCartains country I found desolate, full of
thieves, outlaws and unreclaimed people; none of the old
owners dare occupy, because it is granted to Capt. Nicholas
Malbie, tied neverthess to such conditions as Chatterton. I
would wish some reasonable recompense were offered him and
that the Queen should resume the lands into her own hands.
Held as it is it breeds trouble to the good neighbourhood.
In Lecale, which is my Lord of Kildare's lands, much of the
country is waste, but mending and better since the Earl of
Essex had it.
The Dufferen or Whites country all waste and desolate, used
as they of Clandeboy list. The owner a proper young man, but
unable.
The Ardes are much impoverished, but are in good hope of
recovery, for there are many freeholders of English race; and
much better I hope it will be through Sir Thomas Smythe's
policy and purse. Now much quieter, for that I have taken
into protection Edmond Savage, alias Ferderough McSeneshall,
who before, by reason of some hard dealing towards him joined
to his natural disposition to unquietness, greatly annoyed the
honest inhabitants. In the confines of this country I was
offered a skirmish by McNeill Brian Ertaugh at my passage
over the water at Belfast.
Clandeboye I found utterly disinhabited. The Captain
refused a conference, answering that Con McNeill Oge was
captain and not he. Knockfergus much decayed; no ploughs
at all, where before were many and great store of kyne and
cattle, now few or none; churches and houses, saving Castles,
burnt; the inhabitants fled, not above six householders of any
countenance left; when the town is walled, the townsmen will
multiply and thereby will follow an increase of revenue to her
Majesty.
The Glynnes and the Rowte I found possessed by the Scots.
and governed by Sorley Boy. The country full of corn and
cattle and the Scot very haughty by reason of his late vic-
tories. He made means to treat, yet I saw great diffidence in
him, as is universally in the rest; they are all so pulled back
by their followers. My commissioners concluded an abstinence
from arms, till his petitions (a copy whereof I send) are
considered by her Majesty.
The Fort of the Raghlines I abandoned; for I saw small
commodity to so great a charge, being difficult to be victualled.
It is easy to be won again at any time, but very chargeous and
hard to hold.
In my return through Kilwarlen Cormocke Oneill, the
captain of the country, submitted himself and was my guide;
he offered rent and service to her Majesty, but is of small
wealth and ability and the country very poor.
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Kilultagh I found rich and plentifull, the captain proud and
insolent; he would not come at me, but shall be taught his
good before long.
After my returne to the Newrie, I visited the fort on the
Blackwater; the tract between is under the Baron of Dun-
gannon and all in effect waste. Armagh church down; the
town miserable; the fort imperfect; the bridge and gate to
guard it not half reared. I have taken order it shall be finished.
***
At Armagh, T. Oneill's(1) wife came to me; she is of good
disposition and parentage and aunt to the Earl of Argyll; she
desires her husband to live like a good subject and be nobili-
tated. Next day Oneill came himself and tarried two days,
using himself with subjection and reverence. His first petition
was rejected, because he demanded as ample an estate and rule
as others of his surname have had. His humble submission in
his latter petition accepted and herewith sent to your lordships.
McMahon (2) came likewise to Armagh,
likewise to Armagh, offering dutiful
obedience and showing joy to be delivered from Oneill's
servitude; he has too much felt his tyranny, and will yield
rent and service to her Majesty to hold his lands of her.
For Ferney I have done nothing, expecting the Earl of
Essex resolution.
Sorley Boy occupies the Glynnes, which rather of right should
descend to his elder brother. Lady Oneill desires it by grant
for her second son, who will be her Majesty's liege man and
defend it against Sorley.
Having set down in what state I found Ulster, I am not
variable from that I was wont to say: which is that if forcible
subjection, which I like better than any other proceeding, be
best allowed, I will rather hold that course, so that I may be
assured to be supplied with ready money. Surely the plot of
Lord Essex to reduce that province was the true plot; well
meant, feasible, and in a short time to be done. But it is no
subject's enterprise, a Prince's purse and power must do it.
If her Majesty will have a peaceable reformation my opinion is :
That she grant Oneill's petition, saving that I would wish
McGuier and McMahon exempted from him he should be
nobilitated by the title of Earl Clanoneill for life, which con-
sidering his age and ill diet cannot be long. The taking from
T. Oneill these captains of countries that heretofore have
depended on him and his predecessors, and contenting him
with this title of Earl, his issue to be Barons of some one place,
will be the dissipation of his strength, and increase of revenue
to her Majesty. By this means in half an age his posterity shall
not be of power to do any harm, which will breed great quiet
in the North.
(1) In the margin, "Tyrconele his wife."
(2) Collins, "Mac Mason."
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Sorley Boy's petition for the Rowte I would wish denied ;
he has not right to it; his usurpation grew by reason he, to
whom the Captainry belonged, was a dissolute fellow, feeble
of wit and force. The freeholders, desirous to be protected,
embraced the Scot. There are now able men of the issue of
the right proprietors. Her Majesty should write to the Regent
of Scotland to keep the Scots at home, who swarm daily hither
to the great annoyance of the North. To the Glynnes he has
an apparent title; I know none of this country birth to claim.
it, but the surname of the Scots; therefore I wish they had it,
yielding rent and service.
McGenesse has sought to have his country immediately of
her Majesty. I have promised to get it for him. The rent
reserved shall be at least 100l. a year, besides service of horse-
men and footmen. My desire is that her Majesty would give
me power to create him Baron of Evaugh. The example would
be an inducement to others of his sort.
-
The grants to Chatterton and Malby should be revoked ;
these, through their inability to perform the covenants, will
become void within few years; but meanwhile they are im-
pediments to the quiet of the country. If her Majesty will
assent thereto, it will much avail to grant me power to let and
grant these two countries to the old inhabitants as well as all
the rest of the lands in Ulster, reserving rent and service. This
done I undertake that the revenue in Ulster shall be able to
maintain the necessary garrisons and defend it from all annoy-
ances (resistance of foreigners and buildings excepted).
I pray your Lordships to be remembrancers to her Majesty
for her alms towards building the church of Armagh. The last
money for that purpose, 2007., was restored by the Primate to
Sir William Dansell. If it be redelivered or a larger sum granted,
I will see it profitably bestowed; it will be occasion I hope of
more building and confluence of people thither, which were
necessary, the place being so commodious for service.
I beseech you to give order that my money for next quarter
be forthwith delivered to the bearer, John Giffoorde, this first
quarter having already been so hard with me. . . I thank you
for the help of Sir William Drewrie's service; he is so welcome
to me as any of his rank in England could be. I know his
valour and worthiness.
On the soldiers entertainment here, I find how hard it is for
the footman to live on his pay, being 6d. a day, paying for his
piece, powder and armour; victuals and necessaries being for
the most part as dear here as in Cheapside. I can see no
possibility how the horseman can do it, who has only 63d. the
day, to find himself, his horse, hackney and boy. To make
them more contented I must increase their wages and continue
so many the fewer in number. I would do it by your consent,
lest this innovation, to the increase of her Majesty's charge,
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be laid upon me. I therefore desire you to concur, if upon
consideration you find it expedient.
Asks for a resolution as to detaining or enlarging Harry
Oneill, Shane's son, who was committed to Dublin Castle.
Collins, i, 75-80, from F. 1, ff. 3-9. Not in the State Papers,
where, however, will be found the Petition of Sir Hugh Magenisse
dated at Knockfergus on 15 Oct., 1575, the Composition with
Sorley Boy at Carrickfergus on 19 Oct. 1575, and the Petition of
Tirlaugh Lynagh O'Neill at Armagh on 3 Nov., 1575, all of which
were presumably enclosures with this letter. See Cal. State Papers,
Ireland, 1574-85. p. 82, and on p. 86 under date 22 Dec., 1575,
Lord Deputy Sydney's request to be propounded in Council.
The PLOT to GOVERN IRELAND.
1575, [November 15].-Copy of Sir Henry Sydney's plot to
govern Ireland.
See State Papers Ireland, vol. liii, 67; Cal.,
1574-85, p. 83.
Collins, i, 86-88; from A. 50, endorsed "Sir Henrie Sidneis.
plott."
MARSHAL of KILKENNY.
1575, November 22. Copy of the appointment by Thomas,
Earl of Ormonde and Ossory, of John Swetman of Castleis, in
the county of Kilkenny, to the moiety or halfindele of the office
of his marshal in that county.
676 (11), 1 p.
SIR FRANCIS WALSINGHAM to SIR HENRY SYDNEY.
1575, December 9. Windsor.-Sending news of the death of
Sir Peter Carew, a gentleman of rare virtue and singular good
parts. Suit is made him for establishing his cousin Peter in
the Barony of Hidron. Your favour to that name has always
been noted, and hope is conceived you will maintain it. I am an
intercessor that you will show him as much favour as you may.
Collins, i, 389; from A. 59. Signed only.
SIR H. SYDNEY to the LORDS of the COUNCIL.
1575, December 16. Waterford.
Waterford." The Copie off my Lord's
letter to the Lords off the Counsell from Waterfford."
Collins, i, 81-85; from F. 1. ff. 10-14. Cal. State Papers,
Ireland, 1574-85, p. 85 (where it is dated 15 Dec.)
The ANSWER of THOMAS, EARL OF ORMONDE to DONILL
O'MULRIAN'S BILL.
1575. He says that he holds his lands of the Desi for term of
life by a certain rent. And that Owthney is the Desi ancient
inheritance and within the county of Tipperary. Prays for a
commission to be appointed under the statute for bounding
shires.
iv, 6. p.
½
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SIR FRANCIS WALSINGHAM to SIR HENRY SYDNEY.
1575[-6], January 28.-Her Majesty's pleasure is that I
should send you the enclosed Note of principal points of your
instructions, to the end you may render an accompt what hath
been done in the same.
I am sure it has been bruited in Ireland that her Majesty
means not to continue the allowance of the 20,000l., as also
that she likes not the erecting of Presidents. This may hinder
her service and cannot but discourage you, to see us doubt
your success before trial made. True it is her Majesty has
no affection to continue the charges; yet my Lords are of
opinion that she should not on a sudden, without trial made,
break off the matter. She seems to yield to a year's trial.
"Ye dothe she lycke that Sir William should have his allow-
ance from the tyme he hathe ben in a readynes to come over.'
I fear he will refuse to go, seeing no more assured determination
of his employment there. Neither can your Lordship yield
effectual trial of your determination for the reddress of that
country, whereas you shall lack fit men to execute that which
by you is set down.
""
"I knowe not whether I may ascrybe these Impedyments
unto the Irresolutyon of this tyme, or to the cursed destenye
of that Contrye, being not ordeyned to receyve any good of any
determynatyon agreed on for the reformatyon thereof."
Mr. Agar and I were forced to set down the enclosed plot,
whereby it might appear unto her Majesty how profitably her
treasure should be employed; which by my Lords were well
allowed of, and not otherwise misliked by her Majesty, but in
respect of the charges.
I dealt with her Majesty to have Mr. Gerrard sent over as
Chancellor; but she thinks he may not well be spared in the
place where he now serves.
Collins i, 85-6, from an eighteenth century transcript inserted
in F 1, after f. 15. In the Cal. State Papers, Ireland, 1574-85, p. 88,
appears “7. Note of such things as the Lord Deputy is instructed
to do and to advertise her Majesty." This is conjecturally
dated 24 Jan. Walsingham's Letter of 28 Jan. is not in the
State Papers.
WARRANTS.
1575[-6], January 29. Receipt by Theobald Roche on behalf
of his father, Lord Roche, for £25 for beeves &c. for the pro-
vision of the Lord Deputy during his abode at Cork.
1575[-6], February 18.-Warrant for payment of £20 to
John Holman, esq., as an imprest for the building of the bridge
at Kilmainham.
676 (11a).
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..
SIR H. SYDNEY to the LORDS of the COUNCIL.
1575[-6], February 27.-" The Copie off my Lords Letter
to the Lords of the Counsell from Lymerick.”
Cal. State Papers,
Collins, i, 89-97; from F. 1. ff. 14-20.
Ireland, 1574-85, pp. 89-90.
SIR H. SYDNEY to LORD BURGHLEY.
1575[-6], March 13.-" The copie off my Lord's Letter to
the Lorde Tresorer off England from Galway."
Collins, i, 98-9; from F. 1., ff. 21, 22. Cal. State Papers,
Ireland, 1574-85, p. 91.
BY THE LORD DEPUTY.
1575[-6], March 21. Galway.-Mellaghlen McDonell O'Kelly
of Cloynbrok in the county of Galway having complained that
Ferdorough O'Kelly and his tenants will not pay their share
of the cess of the barony of Kilconnell, Ferdorough alleged that
the land ought to bear no cess as being the inheritance of the
Earl of Ormond. Mellaghlen replied that the Earl had no
more land in the barony than his manor house of Achryme.
After inquiry made by Thomas Le Strange and others, decision
is now given in favour of Mellaghlen.
iv. 10 (a draft). 12 pp.
E. WATERHOUSE to SIR HENRY SYDNEY.
:
1575[-6], March 21. At Court.-Mr. Gifford and Mr. Philip
Sydney brought your letters to my Lord of Essex, who to them
and since to me has uttered honourable speeches of you it
has confirmed him in opinion of speedy departure towards
you. It seems your letters to the Lords were not agreeable
to the Earl of Leicester, as though you had not made it apparent
enough that you wished the Earl's return; he would have had
you make some particular offer to the Earl of Essex.
Your modest manner of writing moved the Earl of Essex to
so answer Mr. Philip that you may suppress the opinion in your
self that disdain might follow of your offers. Refers Sydney
to the Earl's own letter and cautions him that there must be
good handling. Expresses his own desire to do them both
service, but would rather live meanly of a little here, than be
chargeable to his Lordship there. Defends himself against
Mr. Edward Moore's public imputation that he showed
ingratitude to Sydney.
Collins, i, 168-70, from a transcript inserted in F. 1, ff. 36a
and b.
SIR HENRY SYDNEY and the COUNCIL IN IRELAND to the
LORDS of the COUNCIL IN ENGLAND.
1576, March.(1) Athlone.-Recommending the bearer Sir
Nicholas Bagnall, marshal of her Majesty's army in Ireland, for
(1) The day is not given but Sydney was at Athlone from 25 March to 2 April
1576.
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his great dexterity, care and good endeavour. He has been a
great stay to those parts where he dwells, and has bestowed
largely on building. We find him such a necessary councillor
and servant to her Majesty, as his presence hence cannot long
be spared.
Collins, i. 99, 100; from F. 1, f. 22.
THOMAS, EARL OF ORMONDE to SIR HENRY SYDNEY.
1576, April 8. Waterford.-Thanking him for his letter
of the 1st, with a copy of his letter to the Lord of Upper Ossory.
Where you will me to send my man Redmond Morres as a
prisoner to my lord of Upper Ossory, I would think foul scorn
to send any of my tenants to be used at his discretion; if the
lord of Upper Ossory has any demand against Redmond, he
shall answer before you.
Postscript." My lord, your self have requyred me to use
playnes in shewing my grefe to you, in anye thing whear in I
might think you delt unkindlye with me." Begs him to
suspend credit till he sees him.
Collins, i, 100; from A. 53; the postscript is autograph.
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THE EARL OF ORMONDE to SIR HENRY SYDNEY.
1576, April 14. Kilkenny.-Had received his letter accepting
my dealing in thexamining of Moris Crome " I am nowe
to let your Lordship know of the ill dealing of my Lord of Upper
Ossory's brother, called Kallagh," who had taken a plough
from Aghoure and left a husbandman for dead; whilst Tirrelagh,
another brother, had forcibly taken meat in a town of the Earl's,
and still kept the Earl's Castle of Dorowe, and Donell Mac-
Shane's Castle. He prays for some present remedy. Signed
"Thomas Ormonde and Oss." Endorsed: Received the xvijth
66
of Aprill.
Collins, i. 100; from A. 42.
THE EARL OF ORMONDE to SIR H. SYDNEY.
1576, April 17. Kilkenny. I understand that complaint
has been made by the Baron of Upper Ossory of divers robberies
by some of this country from those of Ossory. Yesterday
there was a meeting between the Baron and the Sheriff, where
I found the chief cause of complaint to be that the Sheriff's
men carried away certain victuals of the men of Ossory, without
my licence, I having commanded that none should carry any
out of the country. Advises him of the language used by the
Baron to Richard Shethe, and wishes he may be warned to use
better language to such as be gentlemen of honest behaviour.
.
P.S. “I do send unto you such Frensh newes as wear
sent me owt of Ingland." . You have written to me to send
you some men to appear on my Lord of Upper Ossory's informa-
tion. Two are my own servants, who shall be forthcoming
at your pleasure.
Collins i, 101; original not found.
De L-3
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(Enclosure).
AN ADVERTISEMENT OUT OF FRANCE.
(13° Feb.)(1)—The Kinge of Navar at Alencon yonge de
Lorge Count of Mongomery hath presented him selfe to him
(15° Feb.) with 800 horse and 400 more are since arrived.
(15º Feb.). De Lorge was sent presentlie into Normandie to
make what forces he coold but specially to ma[ke] mony.
(12° Feb.) There is come to the Kinge of Navar 20 ensignes
of footmen, out of Normandie and Pecardie. Ther are come
to him 2000. . . . (2)and is now besieginge Le Mains. M. le Maine
hath declared him selfe a Protestant, the first proofe of it by
beinge the Godfather unto a childe which he caused to be
christened a la Calvaniste, which opinion he confirmes dayly by
hearinge divers preachinge of the Ministers, seekinge to be fully
resolved in conscience by their Instructions and rulinge him
selfe altogether by their prescript as they saie the cheefe
Churche of Alencon.
:
He hath caused the 6,000 franckes, whiche were comminge
to him to be paid for a Rent, to be sent backe to his wife.
Q[ueen of] Navar begins now to shewe herselfe gallant in
at[tire],(3) loftie in wordes and full of iocundnes in behaviour,
that now she begins to shewe her selfe the Q. of Navar that
all this while hath been shut up in a case.
The Kinge hath sent him all quae erant in bonis suis with
curteous letters to desyre him to be quiet to stirre no coles
with the rest fine gallant horse out of his stable for a present
with 10,000 franckes before, which was taken up here of a
marchant, but it will not be laid downe againe so quickly. Thus
the Kinge wold stroke him as a shrewde beast for feare of
bitinge or strykinge. Monsieur is in Lymoge in Lymosyn.
Monsr. wrytes earnestly against Chevarne and Barap . .(³); and
commendes Strassy, at least wise hath no ill opynion of him.
The Queen Mother is thought will leave the Court cleare and
cleave to Monsieur.
The Pope hearinge the Reysters wold not be levied, unless
(3) might be full 10,000, uppon his complaint to the Popes
Nuncius here. 3 wekes since, hath lent him 30,000 crownes.
Damvile hath left forces sufficient for to kepe Duke d'Uzes
from stirringe, who hath had order from the Kinge synce for
the equipage and full furnishinge of 1,000, yet doth no act of
commendation ou qi ressent son home d'armes, but a little
singinge of the corne and fiering of the vines and marching
towardes the Reisters with |
−]. (4)
(1) The dates are given in the margin of the original,
(2) The original is faded.
(3) The original is torn.
(4) Blank in original.
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Monsr. likewise on the other side drawes towardes him.
Vicomte de Thuren is marching on for company with 2,000 and
Buissy d'Ambois with 800 all horse. D. Demayn is at Moulins
in person in rendering of that to Mor.
For all those preparatyffes before hand the King promised
it to Monsr., who wold assigne it to the Prince of Condie, but
by that meanes he might passe over his Reisters and therfor
it is staied. Mor Veran lodgeth in the Suburbes of Pardelion.
Maistre d'hostel is come post to the Court 19th Febr., reports
if le Biron had not come the Reisters had bine assayled.
The Reiters have taken a little Towne called Vesie standinge
uppon a passage, a parcell of the livinge of the Duke of Nevers
xiiij leagues from Moulins; because they weare almost with
the goodwill of the Towne receaved, they have made no great
wast uppon that; but as for the Abby by it, it is made Casa
Carbona or carbonada. The Reisters have made a terrible
spoyle with fier and faggot wher so ever they enter, they are
passed Loyre, and are betwene that and Allier flu. in
Bourbonoys.
(26 Feb.) The King hath bin sicke and kepes his chamber
but all is but a Boyle uppon his hippe, and it is lanced.
Great talk of truse that it shold be grawnted for vj monethes :
that the Duke of Nevers is received againe into grace, and
yeeldes to the yeeldinge up of Moulins: and that Queen Mother
should have the Duchie of Bernois by Champaigne absolutely
to her selfe, ther to ende the rest of her daies at her beades,
but noe quam verisimile.
The Prince of Condie hath wrytten to the Duke Nevers a
letter full of the commendation of the yong Prince of Geneve,
his son, what great cause he hath to rejoiss to have so vertuous
and valiant a gentleman to his sonne; to which he hath made
a ruffe answeare, that if he affirme and mayntaine him to be
his legitimate sonne, that he lies in his throat.
An Edict by the Kinge for the gatheringe together of his
Companies the xxvth of Febr: a tenir garnison pre Nojent Le
Roye, etc., and without further delayinge to take the monstre
of them and to receave their paye for the quare (?) of October
1575, the 25 of february 1576. Sieur Barbizon is retired from
D. Demaynes campe to Troyes in colour, and will not be com-
manded by a yonge striplinge that never had abidden the brunt
of warre before.
Likewise la Shapele Porieus hath given up his government
of the Ile of France, refusinge to be commaunded more. Monsr.
Bashievant is gone out of D. Demaynes campe home to his
howse with divers others, which by 30 and 40 which plaie them,
traffique to ther princes syde.
There are Suisses about Lion and will not marche, Reysters
about Chaalon,
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The Academie or skoole is broken up. The Captein of skole
is sicke, the reders dismissed. Some plasant fellowe hath sett
up these verses uppon the skole dore.
Gallia dum passim civilibus occidit armis
Et cinere obruitur semisepulta suo,
Gramaticam exercet media rex noster in Aula;
Dicere namque potest vir generosus, Amo;
Declinare potest, vere declinat, et ipse,
Qui bis rex fuerat, fit modo Grammaticus.
Endorsed: Advertisementes owt of Fraunce sent in a Letter
enclosed from therle of Ormonde, the xviijth of April, 1576.
iv. 16. 21 pp.
SIR H. SYDNEY to the LORDS OF THE COUNCIL.
1576, April 28. "The Copie off my Lords Letter sent to
the Lords of the Counsell from Dublin, xxviijo, Aprilis."
Collins, i, 102-10; from F. 1, ff. 22-9. Cal. State Papers,
Ireland, 1574-85, pp. 91-2, there dated 27 April.
SIR H. SYDNEY to SIR F. WALSINGHAM.
1576, April 28. "The Copie off my Lords Letter to Mr.
Secretarie Walsinghame from Dublin.”
Collins, i. 110-11; from F. 1. ff. 29-21. Cal. State Papers,
Ireland, 1574-85, p. 92, there dated 27 April.
SIR H. SYDNEY to QUEEN ELIZABETH.
1576, April 28.-"The Copie off my Lords Letter to the
Queen's Majestie from Dublin."
Collins, i, 112-14, from F. 1., ff. 31-3. Cal. State Papers,
Ireland, 1574-85, pp. 92-3.
ALLOWANCES FOR THE EARL OF ESSEX.
[1576], Dublin.-Order to the Clerk of the "Cheke," reciting
the Queen's letters, dated at Greenwich, 6th May, 1576, directing
the grant to the Earl of Essex of the leading of 300 soldiers,
whereof 100 to be horsemen ; the clerk is now directed that 50
horsemen and 50 footmen are to be accounted as the Earl's
ordinary retinue, and that he is to have the ordinary allowances ;
the Earl is further to be allowed for a captain, a peti-captain,
a guidon, a trumpeter and a surgeon at the ordinary allowance
of officers for 100 horsemen, provided her Majesty is not charged
in the entry of the other 200 soldiers "with any extraordinary
charges of officers but as unto 200 footmen appertaineth.
The Earl is to have the same allowance during his absences
under licence in England.
676 (13). Copy only.
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INDENTURE OF AGREEMENT WITH CALVAGH O'DONELL.
1576 [May.]-Draft of Indenture to be made between Sir
Henry Sidney, Lord Deputy, and Calvagh O'Donell. The latter
confesses his debt to the Queen's mercy in restoring him to his
inheritance, castles and honours, and promises obedience for
himself and his successors. He confesses the Queen to be his
sole and natural lady in all causes spiritual and temporal, and
will support her authority and expel all gainsayers in Conaly.
He wil never make league with rebels, nor receive Scots or
other aliens, and will pursue the rebel John O'Neill and all his
adherents. When summoned by the Lord Deputy he will
come in person with 60 knights, 100 "turbarii,"
turbarii," and 300
"stolici." He will attend Parliaments whenever summoned
by the Lord Deputy and Council. On behalf of himself and
all other lords of Connaly that they hold their lands of the
Queen, and if she thinks fit to change the customs to conform
with the English ports of the realm, he will support her.
Similarly they will be obedient if it is thought fit to build castles
or send troops into Connaly. He agrees that the Queen shall
have the presentation of all bishoprics. He will support the
Queen's tenants in his lordships and will not take coine or
livery from them. He will pay for his lordships of Odonell
200 marks sterling annually. To be sealed in presence of Hugh
McManus Odonell, his brother, Hugh Duffe Odonell, his uncle
(and others whose names are not fully given).
676 (14)
parchment.
The DUCHESS of FERIA to SIR HENRY SYDNEY.
1576, June 13. Madrid.-Commends to him the bearer,
the bishop of Emly, who is desirous to repair home. “I take
him to be very quiett and alwaies spekethe great honor of you.
Your louinge nes during Lyfe, the duches of Feria."
Collins, i. 114; from A. 45 (signed).
SIR HENRY SYDNEY to SIR FRANCIS WALSINGHAM.
1576, June 13.-Recommending John Petit to be bishop of
Ardagh.
Collins i. 142, where it is dated 28 October, 1576, from F. 1,
f, 33, where the date is given in the letter as 28 October, and in the
margin as 28 April (following on the other letters of that date and
before the letter of 16 June). Cal. State Papers, Ireland, 1575-85,
p. 94 under date 13 June.
SIR H. SYDNEY to the LORDS of the COUNCIL.
1576, June 16.-" The copie off my Lords Letter to the Lords
of the Counsell from Dublin xvjo Junii, 1576."
Collins, i. 114-18; from F. 1, ff. 33-6. Cal. State Papers,
Ireland, 1574-85, p. 94, where the date is given as 15 June.
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SIR HENRY SYDNEY to the MAYOR of DUBLIN.
1576, June 20. Dublin Castle.-We understand by the Earl
of Ormonde that there is a ship of French wines brought by
a Scots merchant to be unladen in the port of Dublin. Lord
Ormonde's agent required 2 tuns of the wine as prise under a
decree given by the late Lord Deputy Sir W. FitzWilliams.
The Mayor is to take 2 tuns and keep them in sequestration till
further order.
"Patrick Goughe, maior Dublin " has written The trewe
coppie of the comaundement sent by the L. deputie unto me ye
mayor Dublinii," with a note dated 22 June that 2 tuns had been
put in custody accordingly.
iv. 17, 1 p.
THOMAS, EARL of ORMONDE to SIR HENRY SYDNEY.
1576, June 21. Kildare. The servants of the baron of
Upper Ossory had spoiled his tenants in Gawle. "Truly, if
my lord of Upper Ossory did not presume to moche vpon your
favor, he wold not deale in this sort with me." I pray you
write your commandment for restitution of my tenants goods.
Collins, i. 118; from A. 79. Holograph.
SIR HENRY SYDNEY to THOMAS, EARL of ORMONDE.
♦
to me.
[1576, June 24.]—" I have receaved your letter browght me
by Mr. Patricke Sharlocke, who faithfullie and honestly hathe
showed himself and discharged well his dewtie as well for the
service of the Queen and countrie; as geven large testimonie
of his goodwill and frendshippe towardes you and his devotion
And as I am sorie to heare that ther is no better accorde
and agrement betwixt your Lordship and the Baron of Upper
Osserie but that suche mischieves and accidentes fall owt
dailie wherby bothe the poore people are spoiled and the countrie
unquicted and your frendes muche discontented: So it semethe
somwhat straunge unto me that your Lordship shoulde conceive
that my Lord of Upper Osserie should be animated by me to
doe any thinge especially upon your Lordship or any bodie ells,
that shoulde not be lawfull and justifiable; importinge almost
as thowghe I showld deale one way in apparance and an other
way in secrett and underhande betwixt you; which I cannot
take well if your Lordship sholde so enterpret of my doinges.
And for this pray of late taken away from your tenantes I have
written to my Lord of Upper Ossorie for restitution, the copie
of which letter I heerewith sende you that your Lordship may
see my maner of plain dealinge betwixt you. And as in a like
case not longe agone I fownde my Lord of Upper Osserie con-
formable and dewtifull that upon my letter he delivered backe
the pray his brother had taken, and browght his brother to
be justified to Dublin, where he remained iij weekes: So on
the other side I fownde not the like at your handes that the
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partie, who (as it might be supposed) gave the first cause of
offence beinge but an inferior and base person, was not browght
forthe to justifie himself as fit reason wold he showld have beene;
for that had beene the most indifferent and evenest dealinge,
and so neither of you justly have had cawse to be greeved.
But I intende shortely to be amongest you my self, and sett
thinges streighte if I can; and you shall perceive by my pro-
cedinges that I will not muche feare nor flatter any of you all,
but deale evenly withowt affection or parcialitie; and sorie I
am that so good counsell as hathe hertofore beene geven is
not better regarded and harkened unto, but that thinges growe
to those extremities as so smale hope is leaft to doe any good
betwixt you; which from the bothome of my harte in most
entier frendshippe I wold wisshe were otherwaise, if possibly it
might for the honor and love and perfect goodwill I beare to
equally to you bothe. And evenso I byd your Lordship
hartely farewell."
676 (15). 1 p. Copy.
SIR HENRY SYDNEY to the LORD of UPPER OSSORY.
[1576, June 24.]—“ You are no soner goone from me, but
some one occasion or other of complainte comes unto me against
you; which I am sorie to heare that you have no better staie
and holde of your doinges but that you still offer new occasion
of offence, as may more plainly appiere unto you by the copie
of my Lord of Ormondes letter, which heerewith I sende you;
and suerly my Lord this maner of dealinge is not to be suffered
neither in you nor any other and muche lesse in you then in
another who owght, bothe for the credit of your callinge and the
aucthoritie I geve you, showe some moore staidnes then so
rashely, withowt cawse, or for any thinge that I can lerne
withowt pretence of cawse, tooke away a pray from the Erle
of Ormondes tenants at Gowle. This kind of loose handelinge
yourself in cases that may tende to suche consequens and so to
contende with them that be more then your equalls will make
me conceive of you otherwise then I wolde, except you can
yelde me a better reason of your doinges. And therfore for
the first pointe I wolde have you, as you regarde your credit
with me and will ains were the contrarie at your perill, see the
poore men have presente restitution of ther goodes: and for
any thinge you have either to the Earle him self or to any of
his servantes tenants and followers the Erle will undertake
(as he promisethe) to bringe them to ainswer your demaunde.
Lesse cawse therfore you had, bothe since my cominge was
so sone to those partes and no fowndation of any new occasion
geven you by the Erle (as I suppose), to showe suche an example
of loosenes; either to be at the doinge thereof yourself, if it
were so, or otherwaise to sett on others, or in showe or coun-
tenance to allowe of ther doinges. Therfore I require your
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Lordship be more advised and rune not so rashelie to be your
owne judge and make your owne revenge, but complainte first,
and then you are somwhat more to be borne withall, as in this
and the like of your own heade you will adventure withowt
leave to do it you be not; and so I bid you farewell."
676 (16). p. Copy.
aging
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THOMAS, EARL OF ORMONDE to SIR HENRY SIDNEY.
1576, June 28. Kilkenny.-"My veray good Lord I receaved
two letters from your Lordship; one requiring me to meet you
at Waterford on 10 July; the other as to a pray supposed by my
Lord of Upper Ossory to have been taken by Foulk Grace
from Kings County, and certain gerrans taken by James Oig
from my lord. (¹) Howe trewe thenformacion against Foulke
Grace is I leave to your Lordship to judge by the fastnes made
to me which I do send your lordship herewith. James Oig is
here at the place appointed betwene bothe the countryes to
offer the order of any indifferent men, and to seke redresse by
order for the pray taken from his tenauntes before he distrained.
My lord of Upper Ossory (for whom I stayed here this three
dayes) nether came hether nor wrote why he did not come.
And most of the caples which James Oig broght from Ossory
were stollen from the countrey of Kilkeny, and the trewe awners
of them sworne before the Senisciall of the Queenes county
Mr. Davels, the Sherifes of the country of Kilkeny and the
Queenes county, Patricke Sherloke, and divers others, that xv
or xvj of the caples taken by James Oig were of ther proper
goodes stollen from them to Ossory. Judge your lordship
heruppon whether my lord of Upper Ossoryes dealings in in-
forming your lordship be good or not. And in making me wayte
attendaunce on him this long tyme (having broght with me as
many as he challendgid for any demand), and no man broght
of his side that I wrote for unto him. I will troble your good
lordship no longer with these causes, till I waite on you my
self, and so to God's guiding I comitt youe.'
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""
૮.
Post scripta." In your lordship's letter dated the 24 of
June, sent by Mr. Sherlock, you aplye the words of my letter
sent by Mr. Sherlock in worse sort than I wrote." Hoped he
had not forgotten his duty, but wrote with plainness which
your self willed me to use." Adds further complaints.
especially that Sir John of Desmond had taken a Castle called
the Grenane in Connaught.
Collins, i. 118-9 (omitting the greater part, and printing the
postscript in the body of the letter); from A. 65. 3 pp.
3 pp. The
postscript alone is autograph.
(1) Thus far as in Sydney Papers, i. 118.
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THE EARL OF CLANRICARD'S SUBMISSION.
1576, July 8,-On your Honour's expedition into Connaught
to suppress the rebellion of Ulick and John Bourke, my wicked
and ingrate sons, I durst not repair to your presence without
your grant of protection. Now I freely renounce the Protection
and submit myself to be ordered by your Lordship in all causes
as if it had never been granted.
Collins, i, 122; from F. 1., f. 38.
SIR H. SYDNEY to the LORDS of the COUNCIL.
1576, July 9." The Copie of my Lords Letter to the Lords
of the Counsell, from the Castell of Athlone."
Cal. State Papers,
Collins, i. 119-22; from F. 1., ff. 37-8.
Ireland, 1574-85, p. 97.
SIR FRANCIS WALSINGHAM to SIR HENRY SYDNEY.
1576, July 17. St. James.-Thanks him for his letters "for
that the most part of them were in recommendatyon of my
frendes." They, including Sir W. Drewrye and Mr. Water-
house, had given good testimony of Sydney's honourable
dealing towards them. He perceived Sydney's disposition to
use the Earl of Essex well; the Earl had protested that he
would swallow any injury rather than break into disagreement.
He feared the new troubles in Connaught will impeach Sidney's
former designs. "Yf the grownde of the conspyracy may be
by you decyphred, and the authors therof receyve their dewe
deserte, ytt is the only and reddly waye to reforme Ireland."
Sydney's diligence in repairing to Connaught on the news
of the Earl's son's revolt was well allowed of. We are in
doubt the troubles are greater than they appear: "We hear
that one Angwis McConnell) of the Scottishe Isles, hathe in a
readynes nyne score Gallyes, for the transportyng of men, as
we take yt, for Ireland." The Earl of Derby, who first gave
notice of this, fears somewhat in his Kingdom of Man. He
will remember the Archbishop of Dublin and bishops of
Roscarburye and Ardaghe, as time shall serve.
Collins i. 123-4; from A. 68, holograph; transcript in A. 43.
SIR FRANCIS WALSINGHAM to EDWARD WATERHOUSE.
1576, July 17. St. James." My good Mr. Ned": I have
thanked my Lord Deputy for his well using of you. I am sorry
for the new troubles in that country, which I suspect receive.
some nourishment hence. By proof you shall find this con-
spiracy general through Ireland. I would write something if
I had a cypher but dare not.
Collins, i. 124; from A. 80 holograph.
(1) Collins, "Angwis and McConnell.
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SIR FRANCIS WALSINGHAM to SIR HENRY SYDNEY.
1576, July 20.-At Court. I have stayed the suit of Mr.
Wigmore for the office of Clerk of the Fines in the Marches
of Wales, since you signified it was in your disposition: though
her Majesty had an inclination to grant the same.
I now
recommend Wigmore to you.
Collins, i, 124; from A. 69.
THE SAME TO THE SAME.
1576, July 24. Whitehall.-Your good success is a comfort
to your private friends. How her Majesty allows thereof
you will see from the Council's letters. Honest men think
that as you used celerity in quenching the fire, you should
prosecute the same with all severity. Light remedies rather
hurt than cure. Our ears are overmuch open unto Iryshe
advertycements." Your lordship will do well to execute
justice without direction hence, and then to advertise of your
proceedings.
Collins, i. 124-5; from a transcript in A. 70.
THE EARL OF ORMONDE to SIR HENRY SYDNEY.
1576, August 13. Dorow. Being come hither this day, not
doubting to have received by your order of my Lord of Upper
Ossory the Castle and lands of Dorowy, two of his servants met
me at the Bridge End, and told me that I should not have
possession. I forbore to use force, and pray you command
to the Sheriff of Kilkenny to put me in possession.
"I hope
your lordship will consyder of my lord of Upper Ossoryes
dealing herein as becometh.”
Collins, i, 125; from A. 71, holograph.
THE ARRERAGES OF CONNAUGHT.
1576, [?July].-The book of arrerages of Connaught to
be levied by Sir Nicholas Malby.
Ancient inheritance of the Queen: Executors of Richard
Martine, farm of fishery of Galway, 32, 33, 35, 36, and 37,
Henry VIII, £2 7s. 8d.; Dormicius and Thomas Marten, farm
of customs of Galway for 1 year, 16 Eliz., £48 16s. 8d.; Richard
Burck, Earl of Clanrichard, for money received from Peter
Marten, farmer of the customs of Galway, on his journey from
Galway to Dublin in 1565, £37 1s. 24d. Total, £107 9s. 24d.
Monastery of Aghrime in Okelleyes Countrey, co. Galway :
William Bourk, late farmer at £4 13s, 4d., arrears for seventeen
years ended Easter, 1570, £81 13s. 4d.; Richard Bourk, Earl
of Clanricharde, now holding the monastery at £8 10s. Od.,
arrears for 6 years to Michaelmas, 1576, £55 5s. Od.
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Monastery of Collisvictor or Knockmoy, (1) co. Galway: Andrew
Brewerton, late farmer at £49 10s. Od., arrears for year and a
half to Michaelmas, 1568, over £8 paid by Nicholas Fitzimons,
£66 5s. Od.; Nicholas Fitzimons, alderman of Dublin, farmer
of the Rectory of Galway, parcel of the said Monastery, at
£8 10s. Od., arrears for 1½ years to Easter, 1575, £12 15s. Od.
2
Monastery of Kilmackogh, or "Duasen[sis]" in Killoferagh,
co. Galway: James Neilande, farmer at 12s. 2d., arrears for 7
years to Michaelmas, 1576, £4 5s. 2d.
Monastery of Kilcrewvata, co. Galway: John Thomas, alias
Mostion, late farmer at £33 5s. Od., arrears for 21 years to
Easter, 1570, £677 5s. Od.; Earl of Clanricharde, now holding
at £34 5s. 8d., arrears for 7 years to Michaelmas, 1576,
£222 16s. 10d.
2
Houses of the Franciscan and Dominican Friars of Galway:
the Mayor, bailiffs and community of the town of Galway,
farmers at £4 11s. 2d., arrears for 6 years to Michaelmas,
1576, less payments made, £13 18s. 2d.
House of Austin Friars of Donmore, co. Galway: Richard
Bourck FitzThomas, son and heir of John Bourke, farmer at
£1 11s. 8d., arrears for 5 years to Michaelmas, 1576, less pay-
ment in 1575, £7 2s. 6d.
Monastery of Annaghdowne, co. Galway: Earl of Clanricharde,
now holding at £6 11s. 3d., arrears for 6 years to Michaelmas,
1576, £42 13s. 1½d.
2
Monastery of Clontowskirret in Omanny, co. Galway: Redmund
Bourk, brother of Richard, Earl of Clanricharde, farmer at
£4 6s. 8d., arrears for 9 years to Michaelmas, 1576, less
payments in 1568 and 1570, £30 6s. 8d.
Rectories of Ballyclare, Kiltaghlata, Kinnaleigh, and
Kilveclana, co. Galway, parcel of the late Hospital of St. John of
Jerusalem: Walter Hopp, farmer at £1 18s. 4d.; arrears for
half-year to Michaelmas, 1576, paid;
Monastery of Kilnemannagh, co. Galway: Richard Bourk, Earl
of Clanricharde, now holding at £3 5s. 2d., arrears for 6 years
to Michaelmas, 1576, £2 3s. 7d.
Monastery of St. John Baptist in Tirine, co. Galway: Earl of
Clanricharde, now holding at £4 16s. 4d., arrears for 6 years
to Michaelmas, 1576, £31 6s. 2d.
Monastery of Bayllclare, co. Galway: Earl of Clanricharde, now
holding at £1 5s. 4d., arrears for 6 years to Michaelmas, 1576,
£8 4s. 8d.
Monastery of Rossorelly, co. Galway: Earl of Clanrichard,
holding at 15s. 2d., arrears for 6 years to Michaelmas, 1576,
£4 18s. 7d. ·
Monastery of Kilboght, co. Galway: Earl of Clanrichard, now
holding at 7s. 9d. arrears for 6 years to Michaelmas, 1576,
£2 10s. 4 d.
2
(1) i.e. Hill of Victory.
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Monastery of Ballyloghereigh, co. Galway: Earl of Clanrichard,
now holding at £1, arrears for 6 years to Michaelmas, 1576,
£6 10s. Od.
Manor or Castle of Melek in "le Yallowe Iland super Rivolam
de Shynnen," co. Galway: Earl of Clanricharde, farmer at
£3 6s. 8d. arrears for 6 years to Michaelmas, 1576, £20.
Monastery of Clontarskirtye in Okelleyes Contrey, co.
Roscoman: William Bourk, farmer at £18 6s. 8d., arrears for
24 years to Michaelmas, 1576, £440.
Monastery of St. John, called le Gray Friers, co. Roscoman :
executors of Christopher Davers and Charles Itchingham,
farmers at £6 1s. 8d., arrears for 4 years to Michaelmas, 1576,
£27 7s. 6d.
1
Monastery of Canons of the Holy Trinity, in McDermond's
Country or Moylough, in Trinity Island in Loghk' (Loughkee),
co. Roscoman: John Croston, farmer at £2 10s. Od., arrears for
6 years to Michaelmas, 1576, £15.
Monastery or Abbey of Boyle in Dermyttes Countrey, co. Ros-
coman: executors of Patrick Cusack, late of Gerrardston,
Meath, deceased, farmer at £18 16s. 4d., arrears for 6 years to
Michaelmas, 1576, £131 14s. 4d.
Monastery of Inchmore, or Incheloughraye, co, Roscoman :
Thomas Phillips, farmer at 15s. 2d. (sic) arrears for half-year
to Michaelmas, 1576, 12s. 7d.
Monastery, or House of St. Peter at Athlone, and house of
the Franciscan Friars of Beallaneny, co. Roscoman: Edmund
Offallon, farmer at 17s. 11d., arrears for 2 years to Michaelmas,
1576, £1 15s. 10d.
Monastery or House of Inche, called "le Gray friers de Inche
de Conramat," co. Clare: James Neiland, farmer at £1, arrears for
7 years to Michaelmas, 1576, £7.
Monastery, called "le Channons de Clare in Thomond," co.
Clare: Donald McDonoughe, and Thady McConoher, farmers at
£5 10s. Od., arrears for 4 years to Easter, 1574, besides £1 7s. 6d.
paid in 1570, £20 12s. 6d.
Monastery or Abbey of Congh, co. Mayo: Dominick Frenche of
Galway, merchant, assignee of William Collyer, esq., farmer at
£32 17s. 4d., arrears for 8 years to Michaelmas, 1576, £262 18s. 8d.
Sum of all arrears to Michaelmas, 1576, £2322 2s. 91d. Irish.
676 (17).
A book of 4 leaves in a parchment cover.
The date may be
July; Malbie was appointed to the charge of Connaught at the
end of that month. Cal. State Papers, Ireland, 1574-85, p. 97.
SIR H. SYDNEY to the LORDS of the COUNCIL.
1576, August 15.-" The Copie off my Lords Letter to the
Lords off the Counsell from Dublin.'
""
Collins, i. 125-6, from F. 1, f. 39. Cal. State Papers, Ireland,..
1574-85, p. 98.
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THE EARL OF ORMONDE to SIR HENRY SYDNEY.
1576, August 20.-From the Carricke. I received yours of
9 August requiring me to commission my brother Edward to
levy men to make head against the rebels. "If he can provide
men he shall not want my furtheraunce." Yours of the 11th
I received the 19th. I wrote to the freeholders of those
countries to meet me; they are badly furnished for service,
and I cannot certify how soon they shall be ready.
P.S.-I have received no answer to my letter how the Lord
of Upper Ossory kept the Castle at Doro Bridge from me.
pray you command him to deliver hit."
"I
Collins, i. 127; from A. 72, postscript autograph.
The SAME to the SAME.
1576, August 25.—Asking for a warrant for 200 lbb. of powder
and 200 lbb. of lead, as I can buy no powder or lead in these
partes.
Postscript." Sins your last beinge hear I have had divers
spoyles committed within this contreye, by my lord of Upper
Ossory his folloers, and four or 5 of my poer husbandmen left
for dead. I pray your Lordship commanding my lord of Upper
Ossory to send Gillepatrick Odinory to her Maiesties gaole
hear to be tryed. He is a notorious malefactor."
Letter signed: postscript autograph.
iv. 425. 1 p.
The SAME to the SAME.
1576, August 31.-Reminding him of his request that Mr.
Richard Aylward might be second justice of Munster. Now
understanding that some other is earnest for the same, I pray
you bestow the office on him.
Collins, i, 127; from A. 72a, holograph.
SIR HENRY SYDNEY to QUEEN ELIZABETH.
1576, September 4. Castle of Athlone. The See of Ossory
being void, that Church should be supplied with a fit man and
such a person as is acquainted with the language and manners.
of this country people. Recommends Mr. Davye Cleere, one
long bred in the University of Oxford.
Collins, i. 127; from F. 1, f. 39.
The EARL OF ORMONDE to SIR HENRY SYDNEY.
1576, September 6. Kilkenny.-I received yours of 15
August on 5 Sept., wherein you wrote that my lord of Upper
Ossory is ready to deliver me possession of the house and land
in Durro, which was the bishops; I will forfeit 500l. if I do not
prove that the Castle at the Bridge Foot is parcel of the bishop's
land. He doth but abuse you with untruth, seeking to detain
my right." Your letter of 30 August, willing me to come to
Shannon side, received this day; I will not fail.
66
Collins, i, 128; from A. 74, with an autograph postscript.
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The SAME to the SAME.
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1576, Sept. 17. . . "My Lord, my tenants are spoiled every
night.. by my bad neighbours specially my lord of Upper
Ossory and Sir William O'Karrolls man.' I think the com-
pany which I send could not be better employed than in
defending their own country."
iv. 29. p. Signed.
1
SIR H. SYDNEY to the LORDS of the COUNCIL.
1576, Sept. 20. "The Copie of my Lords letter from Galway
xxº Septimbris to the Lords of the Councell.”
Cal. State Papers,
Collins, i, 128-30; from F. 1, ff. 40, 41.
Ireland, 1574-85, p. 99.
The CASE of THOMAS, ERLE of ORMOND and OSSORIE, TUTCHINGE
PRISE WYNES of IRELANDE.
[1576].—Recites Letters Patent of 5 June 46 Edward III.,
[1372] granting James Butler, Earl of Ormonde, and the heirs
male of his body, the prise wines of Youghal, Kinsale, and all
other ports of Ireland. Also Letters Patent of 11 March, 1557,
being a like grant to Thomas, now Earl. Both grants being
general without exception of strangers. But the citizens of
Dublin and inhabitants of Drogheda claim that merchants
strangers at their ports have paid no prise wines and have been
always discharged of them. Also they allege a composition
by Edward I., releasing prise wines to merchant strangers in
Ireland, and cite Memoranda of the Exchequer in support.
Also allege records of payments for wines to the King from
strangers at Dublin in 1398 and Drogheda in 1400; and another
record of 1404, from which they gather that strangers paid no
prise wines but 2s. custom on every tun. Also they allege a
decree of the Star Chamber in 19 Henry VIII. that the city of
Dublin should pay no other prise wines than they used till the
Earl of Ormond showed better evidence.
On this the Queen's Counsel learned in the law think: 1 The
prescription is not good, as in the negative. 2. As regards the
composition and Records; upon evidence adduced by the
Earl (which they set forth) they think the composition was
revoked in Ireland; and that the Commissions in the Records
of 1398 and 1400 were wrongly granted, the Earl of Ormonde
having the office of Butlerage. As for the Order in Star
Chamber: it was only for the citizens of Dublin, and the Earl
says he deserves it, the citizens always since having paid their
accustomable prisage.
The opinion of the Attorney General and Solicitor General in
England on the Earl of Ormonde's care, touching the prise wines
of Londoners.
This arose on the case of Roger Winstone, who claimed
exemption as a merchant and free man of London. But it was
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found that Winstone, though a free man of London, was not a
citizen of London, for he was not a dweller there neither bore
scot nor lot; but the charter under which he claimed, applied
only to citizens of London. Signed: G. Gerrard, Tho. Bromley.
Collins, i. 130-33; from A. 52 and 78.
SIR HENRY SYDNEY to the EARL OF ORMONDE.
1576, September 22. Galway. I am sorry you were so ill
dealt with by Occarrell. I expected ere this your company
had been in Connaught to have resisted the Scots; or else have
tarried for me at the Carlew-foot; their long stay has been
occasion of my tarrying and losing so much time. I have
written to my Lord of Upper Ossory and Sir William Occarrell
as by the enclosed you shall perceive, either to be sent or
delivered to them by you. I will see Occarrell shall perform
any orders I have taken against him. I think it more expedient
to use the service of your company here, than where there is
not in appearance such danger as is daily looked for here till
the rebels be suppressed.
Collins, i. 390; from A. 73, a contemporary copy.
SIR HENRY SYDNEY to the LORD OF UPPER OSSORY, and SIR
W. OCCARRELL.
1576, September 22. Galway." By the lord Deputie."
The Earl of Ormonde complains of injuries by you and yours
in stealing from him and his tenants nightly. We expected
in our absence you to join in friendship and good neighbour-
hood, rather than to have heard such complaints. These are
therefore to command you to make restitution, and to desist
henceforth from any new occasion of private quarrels. We
will suppress those contentions rather than endure these con-
tinual clamours.
A note is added: That the postscripts were written "in my
lords own hande : " to the Lord of Upper Ossory "Trewly I am
not a little offended that you so little regard justice, your owne
promise and myne honnour:" and to Occarrell "Be you assured
yf I finde this trewe, I will make your owne boddie aunswer
for yt in the Castell of Dublin."
Collins, i. 391-2; from A. 67, a contemporary copy.
SIR FRANCIS WALSINGHAM to SIR HENRY SYDNEY.
1576, September 29. Reading, at Court.-The news of my
Lord of Essex' dangerous sickness is unpleasant to us in Court
I and his other friends here are mindful to do the Arch-
bishop of Dublin what service we may, but as yet the placing of
bishops is not in deliberation. I will further your request as to
the preferment of Mr. Clere to the bishopric of Ossory. I enclose
Occurrents as to France, Flanders and other foreign parts,
Collins, i. 391; from A. 66; signed,
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INSTRUCTIONS by the EARL of ORMONDE to his DEPUTY.
1576, September 30. Denmore." The names of suche as
the Earl of Ormonde now at his goinge into England dothe
appointe to take charge of the countie of Kilkenie in his
absence" (Names follow). "Instructions tutchinge the charge
geven them and others.' The Earl's Deputy is Viscount
Mountgarret, who has under him the gentlemen to whom the
eight quarters are assigned; regulations are prescribed for
maintaining order and for the defence of the county.
Collins, i. 134-5; from A. 77.
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SIR HENRY SYDNEY to SIR FRANCIS WALSINGHAM.
1576, October 20. Dublin.-On my return to this city on
14th October hearing that the Earl of Essex was said to have
died of poison, I thought good to examine the matter and
certify you. A flux took him on Thursday 30th August. The
next three days he was on a journey and after his return he
grew sicker. He had physicians continually with him, who
never administered anything against poison. Drawing towards
his end, being specially asked by the Archbishop of Dublin,
whether he thought he was poisoned, he affirmed that he thought
he was not. When he was opened it could not appear that he
was affected with poison. Yet I find a bruit that he was
poisonned, that arose by some words spoken by him. Reports
the evidence of the yeoman of the Earl's cellar. Describes
"the doleful, and yet comfortable end of this noble man,"
which happened on 23rd September.
Collins, i. 140-42; from F. 1., ff. 41, 42.
The EARL OF ORMONDE to SIR FRANCIS WALSINGHAM.
1576, November 12.-Sir, I send you my Lord Deputy's
own order. There is nothing put in execution thereof. I
desire only three other things: execution upon an order for
"price wynes to be paide by straungers; " that my Lord of
Upper Ossory come to sessions, as the rest in Kilkenny; that
my Lord will do justice to them that have charge of my country
in my absence.
Collins i. 147; from A. 75, a contemporary copy.
EDWARD WATERHOUSE to SIR HENRY SYDNEY.
×
1576, Nov. 14. Chartly.-As to the funeral of the Earl of
Essex. "I have justified him and his doings against all the
world." Describes the Queen's favour to the young earl.
،،
I do not think there is at this day so strong a man in England
of friends, as the litell Earl of Essex, nor eny man more lamented
than his father." As to Mr. Philip's match with my lady
Penelope. I have not been silent in such things as might
further your affairs.
Collins, i. 147; from A. 3, a transcript.
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MEMORIAL BY SIR F. WALSINGHAM.
..
1576, November 15. "A memorial for James Prescot, gent.,
servant to my Lord Deputy."
Collins, i. 146. with an alteration of the title; from A. 76,
undated. Cal. State Papers, Ireland, 1574-85, pp. 100, 101.
SIR FRANCIS WALSINGHAM to SIR HENRY SYDNEY.
1576, Nov. 16. Hampton Court.-Having no leisure to
write at length as I would, I have delivered the bearer a
memorial of such points as I think fit to be communicated to
you. My hearty thanks for your friendly usage of my good
friends, Mr. Malby and Mr. Waterhouse; as I am sure they
will not prove unthankful, so you shall not find me unmindfull.
iv. 30. 1 p. Holograph.
SIR HENRY SYDNEY to the LORDS OF THE COUNCIL.
""
1576, Nov. 27. Tryme.-Acknowledging their letter of
13 July. Chatterton's matter is of such weight that I have
not authority to deal with it myself. I represented to him
the impossibility of his enterprise in O'Hanlan's country.
"The poor gentleman hath utterly undone himself in wrastlinge
with them." His and his brother's case is lamentable. The
country though large and long is waste. I pray that
Chatterton may have some recompense, and recommends
that 601. a year should be bestowed on him.”
Collins, i. 148; from A. 2.
The GARRISONS in IRELAND.
''
[1576, Dec. 1]." The numbers of garysons there in pay lyke
as the same dyd remayne and be the fyrst of December 1576,
with the charges of the same for one monthe of xxviij dayes.'
""
Endorsed “ The copie of the booke of the state of the Armies
sent to the Ll. by Ja. Prescott 4º Februarii, 1576.”
See Cal. State Papers, Ireland, 1574-85, p. 103, where this is
given as an enclosure to Sydney's letter of 27 Jan., 1576-77.
676 (12). 8 pp.
WARRANTS, &c., 1576.
1576, July 28. Limerick.-Warrant for payment of £100
out of "purposte of wynes" discharged at the port of Limerick,
to John Leeke, "to be chardged upon our entertaignment,
and to be imploied by our direction for the furtheraunce of her
Mates service."
1576, August 2. Limerick.-Warrant to the collector of
the imposte for Limerick to pay to the Mayor and Bailiffs
£9 6s. Od. for 93 gallons "secke," delivered to Captains Henry
Harrington, Jacques Wingfelld, Humffrye Mackworthe and
Thomas Fyssher. Receipted by Roger Everard, mayor, Stephen
White and Davyd Rochfourd, bailiffs.
De L-4
50
1576. The receipt and provision of beeves for the two
journeys and hostings into Connaught in 1576. Total 673
beeves.
676 (18). 3 pp.
The EARL OF ORMONDE to SIR H. SYDNEY.
1576-[7], January 9.-The Court. I pray your favour for
Richard Hethe, whom I have appointed to deal in my causes
in my absence. I understand from my wife that a brother of
the Lord of Upper Ossory has spoiled my lands. I pray that
restitution may be made and the offender punished.
Collins i. 149; original not found.
SIR EDWARD FYTON, Treasurer of Ireland to the LORD
DEPUTY.
1576[-7], Jan. 27. From my house.-"May it please your
Lordship havyng this fytt messenger, your man Mr. Prescott,
I am bold to trouble your Lordship with a copy of my letter,
which I mind to send to my Lord Tresorer, wherein yf your
Lordship shale thynk anythyng eyther to be added or omytted
I beseche you to wryte to me your opynyon. I have thought
good also to put your Lordship in mynde that I may hav your
certayne dyreccon in wrytyng affor my man goo, what pertycler
payments you will have to be made ther; lest if any defalte
shall be therin you myght conceave otherwyse of it then I will
wyshe or ever intend to gyve you cause. So havyng not
further presently to trouble your Lordship I humbly and hertely
leave you to God with increase of honour.
Addressed: To the Right Honourable my assured good Lord
the Lord Debytye.
Endorsed: "The copie of Mr. Treasorers Letter sent to
my Lord Treasurer into Englande the 4th February, 1576."
676 (19). ½ p. holograph.
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COMMISSION to the ARCHBISHOP of ARMAGH.
1576[-7], Feb. 4th. Termoundfacan. Commission to
Thomas, archbishop of Armagh, in respect of the service in-
tended to be executed in Ulster, to receive into her Majesty's
protection, natives of this soil, or of any other country ["Scottys
only excepte"], he to undertake that they be henceforth of
good behaviour; all loyal subjects enjoined to aid and help.
..
Commission signed and altered by Sir H. Sydney, who wrote
at the foot: " The exceptyon of Scottes was interlyned by me.
H. Sydney.'
676 (20).
Parchment.
SIR HENRY SYDNEY to SIR F. WALSINGHAM.
1576[-7], February 4.-On his memorial by Prescot and other
matters. Collins i. 156-9 from F. 1, ff. 51-54, where the letter
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ends with a paragraph as to Mr. Agarde and "the walling of
Arcklow" the letter is there dated 27 Jan., 1576, but a note is
appended "The rest of this letter finished and written with my
Lord's owne hand and so sent away." Cal. State Papers,
Ireland, 1574-85, p. 104, under date 4 Feb. The original (Irish
State Papers lvii, 13) has "the walling of Wicklowe," and has
an autograph addition by Sir H. Sydney, dated 4 of February,
1576. The body of the letter is in the same hand as that of the
Letter book.
SIR HENRY SYDNEY to the EARL OF LEICESTER.
1576[-7], February 4. Dundalk.-" My derest Lord," I
received not yours of 24 Nov. till 24 January. I trust I have
satisfied you and others touching the false bruit of the Earl of
Essex' poisoning. I would have made Knell retract his foolish
speech; but God prevented me, he dying of the same disease
as the Earl, which was most certainly a mere flux. For my
Lord of Ormonde's causes I beseech you be my pawn that I
will do him justice. I crave nothing of him, but what he owes
to the Queen. I am ready to accord with him; but be you
upon your keeping for him; for if Essex had lived, you should
have found him as violent an enemy as his heart would have
served him; and for that their malice I could brook neither
of them.
I received your lordship's later letter the same day, with
one from my Lord of Pembroke to you; by which I find to my
great comfort the likelihood of a marriage between his lordship
and my daughter. I attribute the honour to my match in
your house.
But my estate wants much to make me equal
what my lord of Pembroke may have. I have bequeathed
her 2,000l., but I must borrow it. If you will get me leave to
their coupling, I will give her a cup worth 500l. If God gave
me choice for her husband I would choose the Earl of Pembroke.
I find there is expectation of my wishing her Majesty's
treasure appointed for this country: I would abate 1,000 of
the quarterage if I may have the other 4,000.
I have a suit to you for my servant Hercules Raynsford to
obtain him the Constableship of the Castle of Dublin for life:
he is a faithful servant and has married an old servant of my
wife's. Send Phyllip to me: thear was never father had
more neede of his soon, than I have of hym."
"Your most
assured brother at commandment."
Collins, i. 88-9, from a transcript in A. 51; misplaced by
Collins in 1576.
..
SIR HENRY SYDNEY to the LORDS OF THE COUNCIL.
1576[-7], February 12. Newry.-The Archbishop of Dublin
has asked licence to repair into England, with some testimony
from me what I had found him here. I granted him leave.
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I have found him ready to come to me at all times, and very
willing to set forward anything that concerned the public
benefit. . . I have not had cause to think otherwise of him
but as a sound councillor to the Queen, and good minister to
this country.
Collins, i. 160; from F. 1, f. 54.
SIR HENRY SYDNEY to QUEEN ELIZABETH.
1576[-7], February 12. Newry.-On behalf of the Archbishop
of Dublin. In like terms to the foregoing.
Collins, i. 160-61; from F. 1, ff. 54, 55.
SIR HENRY SYDNEY to SIR F. WALSINGHAM.
1576[-7], [March ?]. Dublin.-Certain agents from the
Merchant Strangers of the Low Countries have been suitors
to me for some convenient place to dwell in, in the exercise of
their religion with privileges and liberties according to a book
of petitions exhibited; with the advice of the Council, weigh-
ing how necessary it is to have this country plentifully peopled,
especially with handicrafts men, whereof there is great want,
the rather to teach the natives to be more industrious, I have
consented to divers of their petitions. I pray you procure
them a passport and licence for the transportation of their
money, household stuff, utensils and other necessaries. "I
have longe wished to have this countrie stored of men of their
sorte." Their factor, Godfrey Slabbard, alias Cotten, will
attend upon you. I pray you favour him in his reasonable
requests.
Collins, i. 161; from F. 1, ff. 55, 56.
SIR H. SYDNEY to QUEEN ELIZABETH.
1576[-7], March. (1) Dublin. The bearer Sir Cormocke
McTeige McCartye is anxious that he should be the first of his
family to see his sovereign, and that he may surrender his
lands and take them again of your Majesty and yield you rent
and service. I placed him Sheriff in the County of Cork and
had that service at his hands and readiness to answer that I
commanded him unto; I never held myself better satisfied of
any man of his sort. Sir William Drewrie, the President of
the Province, has earnestly recommended him unto me, at his
leaving his charge of Sheriffwick, as the only man he found of
this country birth in Munster ready to perform his office. He
deserves to be cherished as a good instrument of your Majesty's
service in the midst of those rude and barbarous people.
Collins, i, 162; from F. 1, f. 56.
(1) The day is not given for this and the next two letters; but they are placed
before the letter of 17 March.
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SIR H. SYDNEY to the LORDS of the COUNCIL.
1576-[-7], March, Dublin.--Recommending Sir Cormocke
McTeige McCartye, who is desirous to do his duty to her Majesty.
Young Ocaloghan, who accompanies him likewise to surrender
his lands and hold them of her Majesty, is heir to his grandfather,
who being old has assured his lands to him. The first I found
for his obedience to her Majesty and disposition to civility the
rarest man that ever was born in the Irishry; I beseech he may
find thankfull acceptation of his services. He is desirous to have
justice planted in his country, and only to depend of the Crown
of England as his ancestors have done.
Collins, i. 163; from F. 1., ff. 56, 57.
SIR HENRY SYDNEY to SIR PHILIP SYDNEY.
1576[-7], March. Dublin.-I have recommended the bearer,
Sir Cormocke McTeige McCartye to her Majesty and the
Lords. I would have you make him known to my Lords, your
Uncles, and to other your friends in Court as a special man of
this country birth. "He is not the best courtier, for his bring-
ing upp hath bene somewhat homely, but his plain talks will
well expresse his honest mynde, which he beareth to the
Englishe governement. . . I recommende hym unto you as
my good freinde and a speciall man; acquainte hym, counten-
aunce hym and further hym as moche as you can."
Collins, i. 163; from F. 1, f. 57.
SIR HENRY SYDNEY to the LORDS OF THE COUNCIL.
1576[-7], March 17. Dublin.-Reporting his expedition to
the North, the state of Munster and other matters.
Collins, i. 164-68; from F. 1, ff. 57-60. Cal. State Papers,
Ireland, 1574-85, p. 107.
SIR FRANCIS WALSINGHAM to SIR HENRY SYDNEY.
1577, April 8. Leicester House.-Those that departed out
of Ireland to complain of the Cess have arrived: the matter
shall be so handled "as your authority shall receive no pre-
judice." Lord Ormonde desires to be dealt with favourably
in case any of his tenants fail in payment; also that for such
money as may be delivered by the bearer a like sum may be
paid to him here.
Collins, i. 177; from A. 1. Signed.
SIR FRANCIS WALSINGHAM to EDWARD MOORE.
1577, April. Leicester House. As to controversies "be-
tween your son-in-law, Edward Brabazon, and you." I have
seen Brabazon and think the matter may be compounded.
Collins, i. 177-8; from A. 16. Signed.
(1) The day is not given in the original.
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THOMAS, EARL OF ORMONDE to SIR HENRY SYDNEY, LORD
DEPUTY OF IRELAND.
1577. April 9.-At the Court.-I desire that, if the bearer
has any money to bring back from Ireland, you will receive
the same and send a warrant or the Treasurer's bill to the Lord
that I may
Treasurer for payment in England. "I pray. .
have the abbey of Lex past to me in fee simple.'
""
iv. 33. p. Signed.
1
SIR FRANCIS WALSINGHAM to SIR HENRY SYDNEY.
1577, April 18.-From my house in London. Recommending
"this poore gentleman, Peter Carye."
Collins, i. 177; original not found.
SIR H. SYDNEY to SIR F. WALSINGHAM.
1577, May 15. Kilmainham.-Acknowledging the receipt
almost at one instant of his letters of 3 and 10 February, 5 and
11 March and 2, 4, 5, 13 and 17 April. "Touching those of the
3 of Februarii, wherein was enclosed a Copie of the letters to the
Baron of Dungannon, Sr. Hugh McGennesse and T. Oncill
I gave the Originalls to Sr. Nicholas Bagnall to be delyvered
to the parties, save onlye I willed him, for that T. Oneill standeth
nowe dowtfull and slackeninge in some tearmes of unductifullnes,
that in respect thereof he should feel his dispositions to loyaltie
or otherwayse, to delyver it or not delyver it as he then for the
honour and service of the Quene should thinke good."
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By that of the 10 I perceive it is loked for that I should
(after I hadd had some Conference and Consultation with her
Majestie's Counsell here) sett downe the Plott of informacion
that I mencioned in my letters of the 27 of Aprill 1576 and to
reduce myne.
""
From F. 1, f. 60, where the letter is imperfect. ff. 61-66 being
missing; Collins had inserted a heading but omitted it from his
printed volumes.
SIR H. SYDNEY to the LORDS OF THE COUNCIL.
1577, May 15. Kilmainham.-Reporting at large on affairs
in Ireland.
Collins, i. 178-180 has printed the concluding part from F. 1,
ff. 67, 68, where the letter is imperfect beginning "me when I
shall send for them and to advertize me, &c.' Cal. State
Papers, Ireland, 1574-85, p. 115.
""
SIR H. SYDNEY to QUEEN ELIZABETH.
1577, May 20. Kilmainham.-"The Copie of my Lords
letter to the Quenes most excellent Majestic, sent by Mr. Edw.
Waterhouse."
Collins, i. 180-85; from F.1, ff. 68-72. Cal. State Papers,
Ireland, 1574-85, p. 115.
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INSTRUCTIONS given by SIR H. SYDNEY to Mr. EDWARD
WATERHOUSE.
1577, May 20. 1. To present my letters to the Queen and
Council. 2. To impart to them the peaceable state of the
country, the people being daily more menable by the means
of the planting of Justice. 3. To report what intelligences
I receive of the practices of James Fitzmorres and his con-
federates; how imminent the danger is, and what hollow
hearts both lords and people bear, all the realm being addicted
to Papistry; how weak the towns be, and how feebly I shall be
assisted. 4. To sollicit Treasure to be sent for the soldiers'
wage; and munition to lay in store to be employed in case of
need; to set forth shipping to scour the coast, distress pirates
and resist the entering of foreign force: to have 2,000 men at
least in readiness to come when I send for them. 5. To declare
my extraordinary expenses for soldiers, and charges for mariners,
fortifications, labourers and otherwise, which would be spared
if the fear of foreign attempts were not: and therefore to
sollicit that my next quarterage be increased by 1,000l. at least.
6. To procure a Warrant in payment for 16637.(¹) 3s. 8d. laid out
by me for things before my time. 7. To decipher the devices
of Barnabye Scurlocke, Richard Newtervill, Burnell and their
associates; the evil they have done by dispersing bad per-
suasions amongst the people, and by repining at the Cess;
and namely that Newtervill has been the sole occasion of the
hindrance of her Majesty in the conversion of the Cess. That
he may therefore be the more severely dealt with, and his
companions find as little favour as in reason may be showed.
8. To declare the insolency some gentlemen and freeholders of
the Pale are by this liberty grown into, insomuch as they
preferred an indictment of treason against me in the King's
Bench. 9. To deliver to Mr. Secretary the intelligences of
foreign advertisements, and to show Lord Slane's letters to
him, Lord Leicester and the Lords. 10. To sollicit a warrant
for the consecration of the three bishops. 11. To have a Bill
preferred to her Majesty for Robert Sydney and Edward
Molyneux to have the framing of all original Bills and Orders.
He desires Robert Sydney to be put in the stead of Fowke
Grevelle, who is now well sped. 12. To sollicit a speedy answer
on Lord Clanricarde's case. 13. To tell the Lord Treasurer
and Mr. Secretary that I will be careful for Dr. Hector's causes,
but that the time is unapt for the present. 14. To show the
Bishop of Meath's letter touching the Friars of the Novan. 15. To
sollicit a commission for the arrearages. 16. To sollicit
the following proportion of munition to be sent, to remain
as a dead treasure, to resist invasion and foreign attempts.
17. To explain that whereas in Mr. Secretary's and the Lords'
letters I asked for 1,000 men and in her Majesty's for 2,000
(1) Collins, MDCCIxiii.
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men, is because from day to day I received fresh advertisements
of foreign attempts. 18. To tell Mr. Secretary that the
foundation that I have chiefly to build on is the universal
conversion of the Cess into an annual rent, whereunto I pray
his help.
Special Notes omitted in my Lord's Instructions.
1577, May 21.-1. That Captains and soldiers assembled in
South Wales and the West be sent to Waterford, those assembled
in the North to Dublin. 2. Victual to be sent with the soldiers,
especially corn. 3. To recommend Sir Nicholas Malbye for
his service in Connaught. 4. To declare the order taken with
Lord Mountgarret, and the presumption that he is an aider of
rebells. 5. To show Lord Leicester the 5(1) of 14 letter written
to my Lord 11 of 4. 6. To present my thanks to Mr. Secretary.
7. To ask for the planks left by William Foster on the Tower
Wharf. 8. My Lord has written to my Lord Treasurer that Dr.
Hector should make James Gold his agent in his cause against
the Earl of Desmond.
Collins, i. 185-9; from F. 1, ff. 73-77.
1577. A DECLARATION HOW. THE NEWRIE,
FORTIFIED
BAGENALL.
MAY BE
•
by THE TRAYVELL of SIR NICHOLAS
Bagenall had built a Castle and Town on the river of Carling-
ford, at a place called the Newry. The neighbours were now
in far more quiet sort than before. It is trenched and fortified
with a rampart of earth; if walled with stone, merchants might
be persuaded to dwell there. In short time it would be of such
force, that Her Majesty would be at no charge in defending the
North. Bagenal offers at his own charge to wall the town,
and to build two churches, a gaol, Court-house and bridge, at
a total cost of 40,000l. In consideration for this he petitions
that the town may be granted a sanctuary; that there may
be free traffic with all nations; that he be allowed a garrison
of 300 soldiers during the building, and have the loan of artillery;
that the town may be incorporated, with a weekly market and
two fairs; that his son Henry may be joined with him in his
office of Marshal; and that he himself may have a convenient
allowance. Sydney added notes on each point; e.g. "haply not
so largely granted as you would, but as largely as I can yet
consent to. Sydney's reply is dated May 21.
""
Collins i, 189-91; from A. 20.
EDWARD WATERHOUSE to SIR HENRY SYDNEY.
1577, June 1.-Reporting his progress. The Council on
consideration of this news in Ireland had resolved to send him
(1) Collins, "S."
59
""
5,000l. for this next quarter, 2,000 men, with stores and
munitions." If your master of the Ordnance had not sett
downe a miserable proportion, your Lordship should have had
a roiall provision. but Mr. Wingfields note marred all.'
Her Majesty, angry at the first was at last persuaded. You
would do well to give the Council a letter of effectual thanks.
Mr. Philip Sydney is returned to Flanders. The Earl of
Ormonde is grieved with the overburdening of his tenants of
Rathvilly; I have declared the whole circumstances to him.
As to the increase of the revenue in Connaught. There are
here many suitors for the leading of the new Bands; "but I
have overthrown their suits, for it is reasonable your Lordship
chuse your owne captens."
Collins, i. 191-3; from A. 14.
SIR FRANCIS WALSINGHAM to SIR HENRY SYDNEY.
1577, June 10. Greenwich.-You will understand sufficiently
by the general letter from the Lords, what order is taken for
the defence of that realm. The payment of 1600l. 3s. 8d. is
stayed by Her Majesty, until she see the Accounts, which she is
displeased are deferred till Michaelmas. Mr. Sydney is re-
turned, his message sufficiently performed, and the relating
thereof well liked by Her Majesty. There has not been any
gentleman these many years, that has gone through so honour-
able a charge with as great commendations.
Collins, i. 193; from A. 15.
EDWARD WATERHOUSE to SIR HENRY SYDNEY.
1577, June 10.—Mr. Sydney is returned with great good
acceptation of his services at Her Majesty's hands.
I am
employed westward to prepare and furnish the 2,000 men.
As to the 1,600l. 3s. 8d. the Queen will pay nothing till Mr.
Auditor has certified. You shall hear more of the Cess as soon
as it comes in question.
In the earl of Clanricarde's case I
was willed to forbear a while.
Collins i. 193-4, from a transcript in A. 19.
SIR FRANCIS WALSINGHAM to SIR HENRY SYDNEY.
1577, June 11. Greenwich. I sought to satisfy the Earl of
Ormonde, wishing him not to seek redress until he had your
answer. He has yielded; deal so with him, as he may have
no just cause of offence. As to the Cess, he seems to have been
hardly dealt with. As to Lord Mongarret, he thinks the com-
mitting grows on some disposition to deface him. I am of
opinion it is necessary for him that shall govern Ireland to have
the Earl of Ormonde for a friend; he has credit with Her
Majesty and the Court. Let no light cause draw you to minister
just offence.
Collins, i. 194-5; from a transcript in A. 18.
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SIR H. SYDNEY and the COUNCIL of IRELAND to the COUNCIL
in ENGLAND.
1577, June 20. Dublin.-Acknowledging their letters of
14 and 20 May and thanking them for their proceedings with
Barnaby Scurlock and his two companions, who being covered
by their good intention to ease the burden imposed by long
Cess upon the country, would not be dissuaded by any means
we could use from their enterprise, but needs complain of our
hard dealing towards them to your Lordships. They having
received at your hands their due reward, we thought expedient
to send for those who subscribed the letters to her Majesty and
to you, and for some others, who were chief counsellors and
procurers of the late embassage to you. They affirmed boldly
that no Cess could be imposed but by Parliament, or Grand
Council, and that what was otherwise set down by us was
against law. We could find no disposition to confer with as
how to lessen the charge of Cess, and to make the burden easier
to them and her Majesty to be at no greater charge in victualling
the soldiers than she now is though some few have of late
made some motion to come to conference, but so coldly as rather
to be counted no motion at all. Therfore we stay any resolu-
tion in this matter of Cess, till we understand your opinion.
Surely as long as a garrison must be maintained here for their
defence, something must be contributed out of every plough
land. And as long as Cess remains there must be officers to
levy and gather it, whose disorders may be corrected yet hardly
totally taken away. These wilful gallants are more stubborn
than before, and refuse to acknowledge their offence in
impugning her Majesty's prerogative; after search we found
a letter from Richard Nettervill to Lord Howth, which made
them alter their former opinions; we send this letter to you,
that Nettervill may be called to explain his meaning.
Collins, i. 195-7; from F. 1, ff. 77-8, marked in the margin
The copie of my Lord and the Counsell here, their letter to
the Lords theire, concerning the proceedings of the matters
of cesse, sent by Ja. Prescot."
SIR H. SYDNEY AND THE COUNCIL OF IRELAND
to QUEEN ELIZABETH.
1577, June 20. Dublin.-Concerning their proceedings in
the matter of Cess.
Collins, i. 197-8; from F. 1, ff. 78-9. Cal. State Papers,
Ireland, 1574-85, p. 117.
EDWARD WATERHOUSE to SIR HENRY SYDNEY.
1577, June 26. Bristol.-I am here to embark such soldiers
as you shall direct to be sent out of the Western Counties
and South Wales. I desire you not to call the men over without
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the consent of the Council of Ireland; if you extraordinarily
increased the Queen's charge, it might be ill taken. As to the
Earl of Leicester, and the ambassador from Don John.
Collins, i. 199; from A. 21.
SIR FRANCIS WALSINGHAM to SIR HENRY SYDNEY.
1577, June 30. Richmond.-I regret the bruits of a general
discontentment in that realm, which make her Majesty write
somewhat offensively at this present. I doubt not that
you will be able to give good account of your doings. The
ships are about to depart; "during their abode on that coast,
they are to yield to your direction." I enclose a confession
of Calleys, the notable pirate. The Queen cannot be persuaded
to allow the 1,600l. "If reformation of countries might be
had without charge, Ireland should not remain in that broken
state that it doth." P.S.-The Earl of Westmoreland is reported
to gave gone to Ireland; the Queen's pleasure is that you
shall secretly discover whether he be there or not; and if he
be there to seek all ways for his apprehension.
Collins, i. 199-200; from A. 22; the postscript is autograph.
JOHN CALIS to MR. SECRETARY WALSINGHAM.
1577, July.—Solivan Beere of Beerehaven had in familiar
talk that James Fitzmorice would come to Beerehaven if he
had but pilots to guide him. I answered that I would not join
with any rebel against the Queen. In March last when in
Torbay, Captain Mollonde, a Frenchman, inquired of him as
to harbours in Ireland, and urged me to come to France with
him; for the French King meant shortly to have some service
on the coast of Ireland, and wanted pilots. I answered that I
would never be sworn to any foreign prince.
Collins, i. 200; from A. 23.
SIR HENRY SYDNEY to EDWARD WATERHOUSE.
1577, July 26. Castle Dermot.-I understand you have
made provision for finding and victualling soldiers to be trans-
ported thence. I pray you that they come not presently over,
for I would be loth to increase her Majesty's charge but upon
urgent matter. Yet I desire malt, wheat, biscuit, butter and
cheese, "as upon a soden none is to be had in quantitie," to
be sent with speed, half to Dublin and half to Waterford.
Collins i. 201; from A. 33.
EDWARD WATERHOUSE, to SIR HENRY SYDNEY.
1577, August 2. Bristol.-I have received yours of 26 July.
I go to Court next Monday, and leave here provision for the
soldiers for a month. If I had refused to undertake the
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victualling, there would have been less haste in levying the
soldiers. Nothing passes without difficulty that may concern
the service in Ireland.
Collins i. 201; from a transcript in F. 4.
SIR FRANCIS WALSINGHAM to SIR HENRY SYDNEY.
1577, August 9. Richmond.-I recommend to you Mr.
Thomas Dillon, for whose suit in England I did my best.
The Lords have received letters from Sir William Drury,
answering the Earl of Desmond's complaint about the Cess ;
they judge the complaint to be causeless, and are confirmed that
the general murmur against cess proceeds rather of practice
than just grief. Scurlocke, Nettervill, and Burnell since their
submission, are by reason of the plague in the Fleet, enlarged
under bond; they shall not come to Ireland till my Lords hear
more from you.
Collins i. 202; from A. 39.
SIR FRANCIS WALSINGHAM to SIR HENRY SYDNEY.
1577, August 9. Richmond. Her Majesty wills me to
signify that whereas on 30 June, 1569, by her letters she let you
understand her pleasure that the Earl of Ormonde's lands
should be exempt from all Cess, on his forbearing to exact
Coyne and Livery, she is informed that a Cess has been lately
levied. She desires to be advertised of the cause, and in the
meantime you are to forbear to lay any Cess on the Earl's lands.
Collins i. 203; from A. 24.
Kompakt
SIR FRANCIS WALSINGHAM to the LORD PRESIDENT of MUNSTER.
1577, August 20. Richmond.-La Roche is reported to be
at Vannes in Brittany with 1500 men, four galleons and other
vessels. To guard against a sudden surprise the Queen's ships
are to remain on the Irish coast till the 13th or 14th of next
month. You are to advertise Mr. John Winter, the Vice-Admiral.
Collins i. 203-4; from A. 31.
EDWARD WATERHOUSE to SIR HENRY SYDNEY.
1577, August 20. London.-The Council judge that the
continuance of the ships at sea will be a surety against invasion;
they should be revictualled on the sea or at Waterford for three
weeks longer. In the absence of Winter, you should cause
the Victualler of Ireland to give his bill for the receipt of the
provision to Mr. Baish, who is ordered to send it from Bristol.
Collins, i. 204; from A. 25.
SIR HENRY SYDNEY to QUEEN ELIZABETH.
1577, August. The Newrie. I received your Majesty's
letter of 17 July, on the 8th August being thus far on the way to
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Ulster. With grief I stay that journey and with speed will
return to Dublin, where I will (after consideration of some things
which I cannot do here) address unto your Highness such
personages, as I trust shall satisfy you in cach particular in
your letters. Meantime I am in no small sorrow that your
Highness has condemned me unheard, for ease of which I write
these few scribbled lines. I have not imposed more on the
people of the English Pale for my household or your garrison
than is necessary. I trust your Majesty will concur that
I wrought for the wealth of your people in general, when I
dissolved so many freedoms, whereby the burden was lighter,
and whereat the great ones repined: had not that been, you
should not have heard of this supposed lamentation of the poor.
As for alienating your subjects' hearts I never saw likelihood nor
refusal to pay the rebated portion till they were by them in
England and other their sectaries encouraged to yield nothing
at all.
If I have spent more for my first year than your Majesty
determined, it has grown by payments due before my time, or
in discharging soldiers and thereby saving a growing charge.
So I pray allowance and payment. I am well assured your
Highness' old revenue was never better assured than these two
years, although haply it fall not out so muche, by reason the
gayne) of the Impost riseth not so great through the small
trade of wynes(2) in theise troublesome yeares." Of the state of
your revenue and increase of the same, and what the whole Cess
levied since my present government comes to, you shall be
certified next month. Of what your Majesty is thereby dis-
burdened I shall certify nothing, saving that if you had not had
that contribution, you must have given greater wages or enter-
tained fewer soldiers.
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Sir William Drewry should not have lacked any forces I had
to send him on his own request; for he serves you honourably
and effectually.
As to the trouble with the Moores and O'Connors.
Collins, i. 204-6; from F. 1., ff. 80, 81; marked in margin
sent by Briskett from the Newry, August, 1577."
SIR HENRY SYDNEY to the LORDS of the COUNCIL IN ENGLAND.
1577, August 20. Newry.-Your letters were welcome in
respect of your good allowance of my proceedings with those
that so wilfully deny her Majesty's Prerogative to impose Cess
on occasion of necessity except it be done by Parliament. At
the beginning they would, as I suppose, have submitted them-
selves, had they not been animated by their friends of England,
and some of the best sort of this country birth. Now they are
grown to that indurateness as only to petition for enlargement
(1) Collins, "wyne."
(2) Collins, "coynes."
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not acknowledging any kind of submission. I can only gather
they are encouraged to this by some that bear themselves over
bold of her Majesty's favour.
I perceive many matters be engrieved against me by mine
enemies, and many things against my government, as I under-
stood by her Majesty's letter. On receipt of those letters I
turned towards Dublin and hope to answer them to her
Majesty's satisfaction, as likewise to consider such devices for
the Cess as your lordships sent me with your letters, and to
address unto you persons to whom you will I hope give ready
ear. They shall be fully instructed as to the nature and cause
of the Cess, the effects, the proportions and kind, what was taken
before my time, and what in my time, and what is in arrear.
So it shall appear now I have been misreported and what
drifts private malice and wilful obstinacy have together devised
against me.
Collins, i. 206-7; from F. 1. ff. 81-2.
SIR HENRY SYDNEY to ROBERT, EARL OF LEICESTER.
1577, August. Newry. To my sorrow I find her Highness
offended with me by information of my enemies, specially for
a Cess imposed by me on the English Pale, and for the disorderly
levying of the same. I perceive also that neither my letters,
nor my agents, have so satisfied the Lords as that by their report
her Majesty might think well of my doings. This caused me
to cut off my journey, whereby there will be less good done
in this province than there was hope for. At Dublin I have
appointed an assembly of the whole Council to consider the
Cess, and I will send two of the Council, with an officer of my
household, who shall make so substantial declaration of my
receipts and expenses, as shall content her Majesty and shame
my enemies.
It seems to me absurd that 5 marks on a ploughland, to dis-
charge all Cess, should be thought burdenous, when it should
discharge them of that which they said stood them in 107.
The people would have consented to it, had not the Lords
forbidden them. I find it is thought that rebellion or alienation
of peoples minds were like to arise: I believe the greatest
number of the English Pale are faithful and would not stir if
the great ones would have them, but if they would, they dare
not as long as there is an Army here. "In my judgment, this
kind of bearing with their insolency and arrogancy is a great
allurance to the people, rather to respect and follow their
mean land lordes will, then the Sovereynes just demande; and
if I have any judgement, this hath ben, is and wilbe the
destruction of Ireland."
"I am condemned I finde for lacke of pollecye, in that in this
broken tyme and doubt of forreine invasion, I should commit
soche parsonages as I deteine in the Castell." I am the Queen's
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principal officer here, and have cause to understand as well as
another : "if James Fitzmorrize were to land to-morrowe
next, I had rather a good maney of theim nowe in the Castell,
should still remayne then be abroade.'
""
I have often written for the trial of the Earl of Clanrickard :
if her Majesty will have none of it, it were best for her to give
over any charge out of England, and “leave the rule and ravyne
of the countrie to theim selves."
It is bruited I am to be revoked; the bruit does no good, but
if it be intended, the sooner the better for the Queen and for
myself.
Collins, i. 207-9; from F. 1. ff. 83, 84.
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SIR HENRY SYDNEY to SIR FRANCIS WALSINGHAM.
1577, August. Newry.-Acknowledging three letters;
touching writings concerning Sir John of Desmound; another
to hasten the Auditor's accompt; and the last of reports made
to her Majesty against me and my manner of government here.
"whereof her Highnes writ so offensivelye unto me." Albeit
you give me advice not to discourage myself with her Highness
sharp writing, it cannot be any small grief to me that her
Majesty gives so easy credit to my enemies that I may suspect
myself half condemned before I be heard.
Collins i. 209; from F. 1., f. 84.
THE LORDE DEPUTY and COUNCIL to the COUNCIL in ENGLAND.
'
1577, Sept. 5.-" A copie of my Lord Deputie and the Counsel
there to the Lords concerning the sending for the ij M. men to
resist the fforreine invasion. Sent by Henry White. Dated
from Dubline vo Septembris, 1577."
Collins, i. 212-2; from F. 1. f. 85. Cal. State Papers, Ireland,
1574-85, p. 120, dated 6 Sept.
SIR H. SYDNEY to the SHERIFF, &c. of DEVON.
1577, Sept. 5. Castle of Dublin.-Requiring them to
assemble the 400 soldiers, who were ordered to be put in
readiness by letters from the Privy Council on 5 June, and to
embark them at Barnstaple for Waterford; they being required
by the intended French invasion.
Addressed: "To the right worshipfull and my very lovinge
ffreinds the Sheriffe, Justices of peace and Commissioners for
the matter of musters within the Countye of Devon."
Collins, i. 214; from F.1. ff. 86-7.
EDWARD WATERHOUSE to SIR HENRY SYDNEY.
1577, September 5. At the Court.-There was some delay
in reading your letters, because her Majesty was not very well
disposed in body; but she did generally like well of the contents.
The coming of my Lord Chancellor and Mr. Agarde is well
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allowed. Mr. Secretary made me frame Mr. Malbyes com-
position for Connaught into a plainer manner for her Majesty
to understand, and will inform her how her charges in that
Province are eased. The noblemen of Ireland here would
frame some device to be free from all burdens. The Earl of
Thomond has a device that Munster and Connaught should
be in statu quo prius without any President. I served your
letter from my Lord of Slane and the warrant for Cess as
commanded.
Collins i. 211-2; from A. 29.
The COUNCIL IN IRELAND to QUEEN ELIZABETH.
..
1577, Sept. 12.-" The copie of the Lords of the Counsell
here, their letter to the Quene Matie, sent by the Lord Chan-
cellor. Dated from Dublin xijo September, 1577."
Collins i. 214-8; from F. 1. ff. 87-90. Cal. State Papers,
Ireland 1574-85, p. 120.
THE PETITION OF THE CAPTAINES TUCHING THE ALLOWANCE
OF VICTUALL.
[1577, Sept. ?].(1) "The allowance for a soldior per diem in
victuelles presented unto the Lord Deputye by the Captaines
whereof they humbly besech his Honnor to have remedye.
Curraunt of Ingland.
Bysquett jlb. at jd. q.
Beare a pottell at jd. q.
Beffe Salted ij lb. at ijd.
..
iiijd. ob. str.
Fishee Daics by order iij daies in the weeke.
viijd. str.
Bisquett j lb. at jd. q.
Sacke a quart at iiijd. ob.
Butter half a pounde at ijd. q.
Bisquett j lb. at jd. q.
Chease a pounde at ijd. ob.
Sacke a quart at iiijd. ob.
Curraunt of Irelande.
Bisquett j lb. at jd. ob.
Beare a pottell at jd. ob.
Beiffe Salted ij b. at ijd.
··
...
Fyshe Dayes.
Bisquett i lb. at jd. ob.
Clarret wyne a quart at ijd. ob.
Butter half a pounde at ijd.
Bisquett j lb. at jd. ob.
Chese a pounde at ijd.
Sacke a quart at vjd.
...
...
··
··
...
:
...
:
...
...
...
viijd. q. str.
vd. Ir.
vjd.
ixd. ob.
(1) Undated, but seems to be referred to in Sir H. Sydney's Letter of 15 Sept.
1577 to the Council.
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Butter ys delivered unto the Captaines by the barrell and
the same barrell comprised in the same weight without any
allowance to the Captaines, who delliver it unto the soldiors
by the pounde. Also the bisquett ys dellivered by the
houndreth in canvas bagges, which bagges be also comprised
within the same weight and the Captaines delliver yt by
the pounde unto the soldiors havinge yt by bare weight in
the je The powder is likewyse delivered by the barrell
containing je weight, which barrell as the rest is comprysed
within the saied weight and the Captaines dooth delliver yt
by the pounde and half pound downe weight as in the other
thinges.
For as mouche righte hounorable our very good Lorde as
we under your Lordships government appointed to serve here
Matie, which accordinge to our bounden dewties we shall not
faiell to performe to thuttermost of our powers, do finde our
selves agreved with the bourthen of thexcessive pryces of
victualles to thundoinge of us and the poor soldiors under our
leadinge, and beforced by thimpacient clamours of our saied
soldiors humbly to besech your Lordship to appointe suche
rates therin customably as have bene used, that ys to saye, iiijd.
per diem accordinge to the paye. And, where also yt hath
byn heretofore accustomed, the pay then being curraunte of
Ingland, to allowe unto the soldiores souche mounicion as they
spent in here Maties servyce without any chardge unto them,
and the paye being now Yreshe are forced to the contrary, we
have in the like manner humbly to beseche your hounor to
have consideracion thereof. And havinge in like sorte dellyvered
unto us in lieu of hoggshedes tierces, whereof vj make a tonne
besydes the wast and lecaige of the same, and xiiij ounces of
bred to the pounde in the lieu of xvj; and forced by necessytie
to privender our horses with ottes at iiijs. curraunt mouney of
Inglande the Yryshe peck, the same beinge solde in everry
market in the Inglyshe palle for xvjd. str., to thutter undoinge
of the horsemen, who lyvinge in garrysone upon the skore
them selves, there boyes at no lesse charge then there maysters,
with their horses meated after the pryces before mencioned,
wheras they where wounted to lye at cesse, payenge for them
selves iiijd. Yreshe and for his boy and horse a penny Ireshe,
are moved in most humble sort to beseche your honnor to take
order for the redresse thereof for otherwyse we shall not be able
nether to answer here Matie for our victuelles, emprestes,
nor muncions, nether the marchaunt for such necessarries as
we have byn and dayly be enforced to take on credit for releffe
of our saied soldiores. All which the premysses to be considered
of we most humbly commyt unto your honnor. Your honors
most humble and obedient, H. Gylberte, William Horsey,
Nicolas Malbye, W. Pers, Tho. Morgan, John Ward, Wyllm.
De I-5
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Gorelay, Thomas Maisterson, Thomas Borrowe, Tho. Wilsford,
Rycharde Lloyde.
iii. 63.
1 pp. Signatures autograph.
SIR H.
SYDNEY to QUEEN ELIZABETH.
1577, Sept. 15. Castle of Dublin.-Whilst at Newry Tir-
laugh Lenaugh came to me in dutiful manner, offering to do
service upon the Scots or others where I should direct him. I
found him so conformable to reason as I have not found of
any time in any Irishman. He delivered me a letter to your
Majesty and besought my commendation, which he has well
deserved. He petitions to be created into degree of honour
and his son to be made a baron, and to have some stipend from
your Majesty. Since his departing he has made a journey
upon the Scots and killed Sorley Boy's son and his brother.
For that his wife has been an instrument to frame him to this
order of obedience, I beseech your Majesty to bestow some
garment on her as a token of favour.
After coming hither, being perplexed with the hard phrase of
your Majesty's letter I could not so plainly set down my reply in
writing, but that having there such enemies to me and adversaries
to your prerogative and profit, they would impugn anything
I should write. Therefore I thought best with the consent of
the Council to send over the Chancellor, who shall be sufficiently
able to answer. He is fully instructed for the matter of the Cess,
and I have caused one of my officers of Household to attend
with my household book. As regards victualling of soldiers I
demanded only for 500, where 1000 was afore charged; so the
grievance is not in the quantity but the price, which is so in-
creased I cannot see how to case the country unless your
Majesty will increase the soldiers' pay. Touching the alienation
of your subjects' hearts, it is not hard dealing, where the burden
lay but on a few, to make it more universal. Some few of the
Lords kick that their freedoms are touched, yet others of the
nobility like my devise. Whatever I do, is ill taken of some.
The late granting of a general freedom to the Earl of Ormonde
is cause of some decrease of aid and subsidy to your service ;
or else will be a greater burden to your subjects, for in equity
that cannot be imposed on them which his lands should bear.
This example will be a precedent to others to sue for like
immunities.
Reports of the proceedings of some your Majesty gives
countenance to, make some of the nobility and common sort
more wilful and obstinate. Bruits fly hither that I shall be
revoked, and you know how people will be inclined when they
suspect I shall be revoked. These bruits do no good; if they
be true, I beseech I may know your pleasure; if it be not so,
it were good for your service that these bruits were suppressed,
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When I look to the service I have done and the care I have
taken, I cannot but lament to receive such sharp letters. Where
your Highness conceived that I have not so well used your
treasure as I might have done: I have had an abstract made
of the numbers of your garrison, their places, pay, the necessity
for their use, and the charge to victual them. As to your
Revenue, on the Auditor's account, I doubt not you shall
rather find an increase than decrcase, whatever it has pleased
some to say to the contrary.
If this shall not satisfy your Majesty, I beseech that I may
myself come to answer, and to prove that to be true which I
have said.
Collins i. 218-221; from F. 1. ff. 90-92. See in reference to
this letter The Book of the Garrison as ordered in 1575 Sept. 19.
Cal. State Papers, Ireland, 1574-85, p. 121.
SIR H. SYDNEY to the LORDS OF THE COUNCIL.
1577, Sept. 15. Acknowledging their letter of 20 July with
three plots: one of the griefs of the Pale, with answers by postills;
another how to ease the Cess on the Pale for the Deputy's
house; and the third, ways of victualling an army of 1,000
men.(¹) All these were considered by me and the Council. The
Captains' answer on the part concerning themselves, shows the
impossibility that the soldier should live on the condition of
victualling offered, and in part the load on the country that has
to victual at so base a rate. The soldier has often to pay a
whole days wages for his victuals, and the country cannot
afford to bear the soldier at less than 6d. a meal; so that I
shall be a suitor for an increase of the soldier's pay. The other
two plots will be answered by the Chancellor's report. My
humble thanks that you so well allow my proceedings with these
impugners of the Cess and her Majesty's prerogative, who were
of late enlarged upon submission. They made fair show in
words; but being called to set down a Cess for the victualling
of the garrison and my household next year, they refused to
enter into consideration with us, saying the cause was before.
her Majesty, and that they had agents there, and expected
resolution from her Highness.
Collins i. 221; from F. 1. ff. 92, 93.
INSTRUCTIONS by the LORD DEPUTY and COUNCIL to WILLIAM
GERRARDE, the CHANCELLOR.
1577, Sept. 15. Dublin.-1. He is to be repair to the Court.
2. To impart to her Majesty or the Lords, the state of this
Country and particularly of every province according to the
effect of the Council's letters. 3. To declare that there is
nothing so necessary as the planting of Presidents and Coun-
cillors in the remoter parts. 4. To put them in remembrance
(1) See Cal. State Papers, Ireland, 1574-85, pp. 119-20.
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that the deliverance of justice throughout the Realm is the
sole means to reform this disjointed State and barbarous
country; and that none but the great ones repine at it. 5. To
declare how many noblemen of the Pale oppose the State and
were loth to make submission; though in appearance in writing
dutiful, within a few days they refused to put their hands to
the Council's book for the Cess, saying the cause was before her
Majesty. You shall therefore move for them to be sent for.
6. You shall further declare the ways used to ease the people
of the Cess. 7. And declare there is no alienation of the people's
hearts by new impositions, for that neither the Cess for the
garrison nor for the Deputy's Household is so great as in times
past. 8. That the Revenue has not been neglected, and that
there has been a good increase. 9. To remember the Lords
that the quarterage due 1 Oct. may be presently sent over;
and that the treasure here may remain to answer any foreign
invasion. 10. You shall declare to the Lords what hurt to her
Majesty's service the bruits do that are brought over: as that
the Deputy shall be revoked; that her Majesty will have no
Cess, and that I, the Deputy, have taken the land to farm.
11. Where it is reported that I pass all things by my own.
mind, without advertising the Prince and some principal
councillors, you shall call to remembrance what long letters
I have written of my proceedings. 12. You shall declare the
hope of reforming Munster and Connaught, and the likelihood
that they will in short time bear their own charges. 13. The
like reason would be yielded, and you may declare the hope
we conceive by the conformity in Tirlaugh Lenaugh. 14. To
declare I had no intention to make any new kind of Cess, except
they term it new to convert the Cess into money. I thought
I should have deserved thanks of her Majesty to have created
a certain Rent, and then to have discharged the country of a
charge, alleged to be 81. a plough land, to five marks on a plough
land. 15. What has been done for the Cess by dissolving new
freedoms, and my device to disburden the country of the
keeping of my horse. 16. If the Cess be totally taken away,
that it may please her Majesty to give me an allowance. 17.
Touching the ancient Laws, which you have found in Records,
we leave those to your discretion to be recommended, enlarged
or amended. 18. To send thence the order of the process at
the trial of Noblemen, for here is no precedent to be found.
19. In other matters to exercise his discretion.
Collins, i. 222-5; from F.1. ff. 93-96.
EDWARD WATERHOUSE to SIR HENRY SYDNEY.
1577, September 15. Oaklands.-I hope shortly to obtain
your payment of 16001. As for the other Bill of 3,000l. "Mr.
Philip and I do resolve to obtain the first, before we move the
second." For news the Marquiss of Avery, brother of the
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Duke of Ascott, is arrived; it is thought to sollicit help for the
States, who have wholely rejected the Spanish government.
In France it is thought general peace is concluded. The only
courtier here is the Earl of Thomond, who alleges the great
honour of his ancestors, and requires in effect the government of
such, on other side of Shannon, as they had: his supplication
is to be written out in articles for the Council.
Collins, i. 225-6; from a transcript in A. 30.
SIR FRANCIS WALSINGHAM to SIR HENRY SYDNEY.
1577, September 15. Oatlands.-I have received your packet
by White with letters, whereby it is judged that the Council
in Wales are preparing the men. As her Majesty hears no
likelihood of the coming of the French a stay is made for the
time. "I am sorye to see your Lordship's mynde wounded."
In the case of your nephew Harrington I hear little that might
concern you. "So in the matter of her Majesty's displeasure
I do rather judge the bitterness of her letters to have proceeded
of some passions for the tyme, then of any grounded conceipte
of ill opinion or dislikinge of you." I hope shortly for
some appearance of her Majesty's good favour, and advise
you "not to make yourselfe unapt for her Majesties service,
either by harde interpretacion of your doinges heere, or by
the unhappy accidents that may fall out there." The arrival
of my lord Chancellor is daily looked for. When moved for
Mr. Agard her Majesty answered she would not leave you so
naked of advice. Since her Majesty cannot be brought to
such a charge as is convenient to be bestowed upon Ireland, I
suppose that instead of force we must use persuasion.
Collins, i, 226-7; from A. 32.
EDWARD WATERHOUSE to SIR H. SYDNEY.
1577, Sept. 16. Oatlands.-Reporting some little
dis-
courtesies between the Earl of Ormonde and Mr. Philip Sidney,
and their mutual forbearance. There is some speech that you
desire to be discharged, whereat your mislikers will rejoice.
Recommends him not to serve any such entendment.
Collins, i. 227; from a transcript in A. 27.
SIR FRANCIS WALSINGHAM to SIR HENRY SYDNEY.
1577, September 21. Oatlands.-According to your desire.
to have a sufficient man to be Attorney-General, her Majesty
has resolved on the bearer, Mr. Snagge. "I think him a man
so well chosen both for judgment and bold spirit: . . as hardly
all the Houses of Court would yield the like."
Collins i., 228; from A. 28.
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EDWARD WATERHOUSE to SIR HENRY SYDNEY.
1577, September 30. Windsor. "I find my Lord Threasorer
very well effectid to your causes. And I have optainid that
at my Lord Chauncellors coming, your Lordships matters
shall have present hearing. And I think that to the Cess rates,
Mr. Philip, Mr. Whitten and I shall be called to assist him.
Before the arrivall of Mr. Whitten, Mr. Philip had gathered a
collection of all the Articlis, which have been enviously objected
to your Government, whereunto he hath fraimid an answer in
way of discours, the most excellently that ever I red in my lief :
the substance whereof is now approvid in your letters and notes
by Mr. Whitten. But let no man compare with Mr. Philips
pen."
I thank you for your letter by Mr. Whitten. I will
stretch my credit to the uttermost to do you service.
Collins i. 228-9; from a transcript in A. 46.
"A NOTE OF ROWRIES REQUESTES FOR THE LEIFTENANTS
RELEASMENT."
[1577, Sept.-Oct.]—" In primis the said Leiftenant shall
putt into the hands of Rowrie Oge, Robert Harpols sonne and
heire, Walter Butlers sonne and heire, and Richard Harrington,
as pledges for himself untill such tyme as the said Leiftenant
doe obtayne for Rowrie his pardon with assurance of suche
lands as he d[oth] requyre, and that to be had within the tyme
that sh[all be] appoynted by the said Rowry: if not that then
yt shall[be] lawfull for the said Rowry to do what shall please
him with the pledges, except the said Leiftenant delyver him
self by vertue of his oathe into the said Rowries hand.
Item the said Leiftenant shalbe bound to finde the ba[nds] of
the Lord of Baltinglas, of the Lorde of Upper Osso[ry], of the
Lord of Mountgomery, of Mr. Agarde, of Mr. Robert Pipho, and
of John Ewstace of Castelmartin, in fyve hundrid pound apece,
their oathes expressid in the said bands for payinge the said
some, unto the said Rowry, if the Lieftenant do not fulfill his
promyse.
Item also my Lord Deputies letter with the Counsellors.
to yt to performe all the premyses above rehersid with theire
oathes specified in yt.
Item that the said Rowry shall delyver the pledges and also
the bands, to be of no effecte when they sh[all] obtayne their
requestes; but that the bannes sh[all] remayne for the securytie
of the peace, untill the Leiftenant do gett the letters of the Erle
of Ormond, and the Erle of Kildare, and the Erle of Desmond
to undertake to have trewe peace kept with them for xxj
yeares. And they will geve the Erles to [be] bounde for them
that they wyll kepe promysse and peace duringe the said tyme.
Item that Connor McCormocke shalbe in the premysses in
as gr[eat] in effecte as Rowry, for his requestes bothe of pardon
and assurance of land and the said Connor to have the same
severally by himself.
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Item that yt shalbe lawful for the said Rowry to receave
his goods where he sent them to be kept, and suche goods as
was taken from him by any of the Quenes subjectes in his last
peace except suche goods as was taken by the Quenes army
or soldyars.'
Endorsed: Rory . . . demandes for the enlargement of
Captein Henry Harrington.
676 (21). 1 p. (much worn).
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GEORGE WYNTER to SIR HENRY SYDNEY, LORD DEPUTY OF
IRELAND.
1577, November 3. London.-I arrived at Chatham on
October 13, with the Queen's ships and the two prizes all in
safety. The lords of the Council ask that I would deliver
Robert Hicks' ship and goods to your lordship. Your honour
knows that it was against my will, and that I sought the re-
ceiving neither of Hicks nor of his goods. "I do humbly
crave you by your letters to signify so much unto their
honours as your Lordship shall think most meet. Their
honours require that Hicks the Pirate may be presently sent over.
iv. 36. 1p. The letter is badly worm-eaten.
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WARRANTS.
1577, November 23. Dublin. Order to Launcelot Alford,
clerk of the hanaper, to deliver to Thomas Wackley, gent., a
lease passed upon Demor and Derven, Fandemore and Harle-
stone without payment of the fine.
Acknowledgment of receipt of the lease-on 15 January, 1577
-by Nicholas Nugent, second baron of the Exchequer.
1577, November 29. Dublin.-Warrant to the Treasurer
to pay to Captain William Collyar £150, in which sum the Lord
Deputy is indebted to him.
676 (22).
SIR H. SYDNEY to the LORDS of the COUNCIL.
1577, Nov. 26. "The Copie of my Lords letter to the Lords
of the Counsell sent by Pagenham. Dated from Dublin xxvjo
Novembris, 1577." Reporting the rescue of Capt. Harrington.
Collins i. 229-31; from F. 1. ff. 96-8. Cal. State Papers,
Ireland, 1574-85, p. 125.
SIR HENRY SYDNEY to QUEEN ELIZABETH.
1577, Dec. 12. Dublin.-I with the assistance of your
Council here have had consideration of Laws necessary to pass
here at the next Parliament. The Bills have been put under
your great Seal here, and are sent to be presented to your
Majesty, beseeching allowance for them and that they may be
returned under your great seal, to be enacted at the next
Parliament.
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Your gracious letter of 31 October received 5 Dec. is most
comfortable, that it has pleased you so judiciously to proceed
in these causes of complaint against me, which will make your
prerogative here more regarded, and me with your Council
better obeyed. The course your Majesty set down for me to
proceed with the offenders shall be followed. But by reason
I am now setting forward against Rorie Oge and his con-
federates the Omores and Occonnors (who continue in their
wicked insolencies), I had appointed some of these gentlemen
to attend me, and some of the rest (being of the best sort)
to keep the country in my absence; so that I cannot
conveniently deal with them before my return.
Mr. Edward Waterhouse having a pension here for life, and
being employed there in your Majesty's affairs, and not tied
to attendance in this realm by any office, may it please you to
grant him warrant of absence absolutely.
Collins, i. 231-3; from F. 1. ff. 99, 100.
THE DEVOLUTION OF BENEFICES.
[?1577]. Devolutions to the Queen's gift of benefices held
contrary to royal and canonical institutes.
DIOCESE OF KILDARE. Deanery of Kildare: Precentorship
of the cathedral, held by Richard Walshe, vacated by
acceptance of Kerraghe V. Treasurership, held by Thomas Wols
vacated by acceptance of Norney V. Chancellorship, Nicholas
Dalye, under age. Prebend or rectory of Norney, James
Sheregold under age. Prebend or Rectory of Gesshill, Gerald
Fitzgerald, layman. Prebend or Rectory of Donaday, Richard
Malone, non promotus ct occupans illum per quatuor
annos.”
Prebend of Castlepetri alias Monasterorys, Richard
Harbard, absent and under age. Carne V., Christopher
White layman. Thomastowne R., Thomas Fitzgarret, minor,
illegitimate. Rathetherne V., Richard Travers, non promotus
ad ordines per duos annos." Pollardestowne R., Walter
Welsley, under age, unpromoted, defect of birth. Rathehangan
V. Alexander Ewstace, unpromoted for two years. Walters-
towne R., Patrick Hussey, unpromoted.
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DIOCESE of MEATH. Deanery of Dulyke: Kentyston R.,
George Cusake, a layman. Armolchan R., Richard Plonkett,
illegitimate, undispensed. Stamollen V., Miles Lynse, pluralist,
undispensed. Clonalve V., James Butler, minor. Tymold V.,
Nicholas Daly, layman. Deanery of Ratothe: Donboyne V.,
Ambrose Ford, layman. Donshaglyn V., Knockmerk R.,
Crusiston R., Rathwyer V., Dissertaly R., and Killweylagh
R., John Darcye, has so far shewn no dispensation.
Deanery of Skryne: Donsany R., Anthony Russell, layman.
Culmollen V., Nicholas Gerrald, minor, unordained. Trobly R.,
Walter Cusake, minor. Kilmessan V., John Barnewell, boy
of twelve. Athlumpney V., Richard Browne, minor. Deanery
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of Trym Killowan V., and Loghcrew V., Edmund Morry,
void by reason of provision obtained, from the Roman pontiff.
Deanery of Slane: Killary R., Luke Plonkett, minor.
Staccallan R., John Asshe, minor and layman. Stokeston,
Edward Stokes, layman. Clongell R., Richard White, boy.
Deanery of Clonard: Clonard V., Molony O'Carbery, un-
ordained. Deanery of Molingar: Moyleskar R., void by lapse.
Taghmon R., John Bruton, layman. Deanery of Foower:
Killanlon R., John Plonkett, minor and layman. Moylagh R.,
William Dermod, his second benefice.
DIOCESE of LIMERICK.-Prebend of Donoghmoore, Maurice
Cassy, defect of birth, undispensed. Prebend of Effyng and
Adare V., Dermicius Reynee, pluralist, undispensed. Prebend
of Kyllydie and Ratheronan R., Edmund Hubberd, pluralist un-
dispensed. Prebend of Dyssert, Cornelius Hassey, unordained.
Vicar choral of Limerick, and St. Michael Limerick V., Edmund
Bonnyll, pluralist, undispensed. St. Lawrence Limerick R.,
Ullagh V., Emly diocese, and Kylloffyn V., Killaloe
diocese, Richard Arthur, "trialis," undispensed. Deanery of
Ardaghye: Rathekatill R., Edmund McMorrice Hubberd, un-
ordained. Deanery of Adare: Cromoe R., and Trustane's
town R., Andrew White, pluralist and layman. Trustane's
town V., and Kylffynyn V., Donald Conoghour, pluralist,
undispensed. Deanery of Garthe: Croghe V., Edmund
Harbard, unordained.
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DIOCESE OF CORK. Deanery of Cork: Prebend of Shanbally
St. Michael, John McDonell, pluralist, undispensed. Garrie-
negieghe R. and V., Maurice McMolisa Odala, pluralist,
simoniac, undispensed. Kilcowan V., Aghenaghe R., Inyskyne
V., Prebend of Killerillogh, Rincorran R., and Prebend of
Killenullagh, Donald Omollawne, alias Sacard Bane, undispensed.
Deanery of the city and suburb of Cork: St. Mary Shandon R.,
Richard McDavy Oge Barry, layman, undispensed. St. Mary
Shandon V., Maurice Ewstace, layman, undispensed. Cork,
Holy Trinity, R., William Fylde, layman, undispensed. Prebend
of Kyllynylly, Maurice McDonell, pluralist, undispensed. St.
James of Inskye V., Knockville V. and Brynne V., Rory
Offlyn, "trialis," undispensed. Kynyglorye
Kynyglorye V., Edmund
Brennagh, unordained. Deanery of Kynalie citra: Ryncorran
V., Groin Ocarroll, pluralist, unordained and undispensed.
Kynsale V., David Roche, boy, layman. Leighmone R. and
V., William Mallafonte, pluralist, undispensed. Deanery of
Kynnaly ultra Rynrone R., Alexander Meaghe, boy, layman.
Church of Kilgoban, portion (particula) of Gortenecrosse,
portion of Balmullan, Connor McShane Invrley, Cornelius
McShane, " occupatores," knights and laymen. Trayne R.,
and V., Dormicius McArt, pluralist, undispensed. Rathlaryn
R.. and church of Burren, portion of the same, vacant.
Rathdraughtyn portion, Conohor McShane aforesaid. Bally-
modan V., and Kilbrogan V., Cornelius Osighan, pluralist,
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undispensed. Portions of Kylmanahy and Cullcolytta vacant.
Deanery of Corkmon and Flando: Athenehowen V., Thady
Osighan, unordained. Kyllmanan, vacant. Mamyddy V., and
Dundrynan V., William Offohye, pluralist, undispensed.
Church of Kenwye, Dermicius Longe. Inshegewlagh V.,
vacant. Deanery of Clansalvy: Kyneghe V., Fanlobbys V.,
Drynagh V., Prebend of Dromdaleg, and Church of Cowsru-
harrie or Bally-ymonye, Reynold Oge, layman. Dyssert
Fergus V., and Maraghe R., Thady Oyncantye, layman,
pluralist. Deanery of Fonyerhagh: Kilmocamog V., vacant.
Catherath V., Donat McArtye, layman.
:
DIOCESE OF CLOYNE.-Chancellorship of Cloyne with prebend of
Athcrosse, Thady McDonnagh, unordained. Deanery of
Imokylly Kilmaghyny V., William Osighan, unordained.
Martary V., Richard Eynos, pluralist, not inducted. Robert's
Chapel, Clonmell V., Dermicius Barrye, pluralist, undispensed.
Deanery of Olieghan Rathecormyck R., Cornelius Okyff,
layman. Arthcarren V., and Knockmurny V., John Brydie,
pluralist undispensed. Bellagh R., and V., Alexander Gowghe,
pluralist undispensed. Drommore or Tample Bodan V., Maurice
McDonald, pluralist, undispensed. Cuyll prebend, John Barrye,
layman. Carrickkuoyll R., vacant. Deanery of Fermoy:
Clennour V., and Moynaneynye V., Donat Oconnochor, pluralist,
undispensed. Ohully prebend, Kyllahye R., and V., Dermicius
Ohogan, trialis," undispensed. Clondullan V., and Lyetrem
V., Maurice Condon, "trialis," unordained. Mocrony portion,
vacant. Ballynluckye V., and Kildaryry V., vacant. Dyrry-
volan V., Philip Roche, unordained. Carignaynan V.,
Richard Prendergasse, unordained. Templeyrvan V., and
Balligrigyne alias Falteston V., Donald McDonogh Yeon-
nochor, pluralist, unordained. Deanery of Muskrigonygan:
Cloncurry R. and V., and Goganrath V., Donat Okyltye,
"trialis," undispensed. Prebend of Culleyny, Dermicius
Oskullye, layman. Sandrom R. and V., Kilblayne, V., and
portion of Ballynoran, vacant. Tullaghleese V., Dermicius
Ohonovan, pluralist, undispensed. Kilbronye V., and Imeryck
V., Donald Obryne, layman, pluralist, undispensed. Deleb-
bane V., Dermicius McWonye, unordained. Lakyne prebend,
and Molawrye V., David Tyrrye, pluralist, undispensed.
Bruhenny R., Dermicius Ohonovan, pluralist, undispensed.
Bruhenny V., and portion of Kilcrokertyne, vacant. Roskyne
V., and Clomyne V., Donat Offlyn, pluralist, undispensed.
Deanery of Muskrylyne; Grennogh V., and Ballyworny V.,
Donald Omolawne alias Sacard Bane, undispensed. Church,
R. and V. of Donnagore or Tamplegall, Church, R. and
V. of Clonhirkyne, Church of Mothehie, vacant. Prebend of
Donaghmore with chapel, Chapel of Ballydowndane, and
Mamochye or Inyscarry V., Donogh Ohilahye, "trialis hic
(preter alias) non dispensatus." Clondrohidd V., and Kilcollan
V. in Muskrye, Dermicius Oruda, pluralist, undispensed.
૮.
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pluralist,
Martyrie R., and V., Dermicius
and V., Dermicius McDonogho,
undispensed. Ratheleryn V., vacant.
DIOCESE of Ross.-The Bishopric: the fruits are enjoyed
by one Robert Eden, layman, who showed no title; its seques-
tration is demanded. Precentorship, John Omurrelyc, layman,
12 years old. Treasurership, and Killfaghna V., Donald Donovan,
pluralist, unordained, undispensed. Chancellorship, John Oheye,
layman, undispensed. Kyltie V., and Narde V., Donogh
McEe, pluralist, undispensed. Kylmyen R., Renald Oge
Murelyc, layman, undispensed. Third Vicarage Choral, Cor-
nelius Odriskall, layman, undispensed. The "Iconimatus" of
Ross, Cornelius Odriskall, Thomas Fitzedmondes, laymen, undis-
pensed. Two rectories of Clanbarachan, McCartye Reagh,
Thady Odriskall, laymen, undispensed. Creigh R., and
Tallaghe R., Florence Odriskall, layman, undispensed. Tallaghe
V., and Cleyre V., Hillary Lancye, pluralist, undispensed.
14½ pp.
676 (23).
SIR FRANCIS WALSINGHAM to SIR HENRY SYDNEY.
157[7-8], January 18. Hampton Court.-Admonishing him
of advertisements out of France and Portugal that the designs
of James Fitzmorrice are revised.
Enclosures.
1577, December 10. Lisbon-James Fitzmorice came from
Rome in June, but has had no great countenance of the king in
outward show. He departed 17th ult, with an Irish Friar,
lately made bishop in Spain, in a French ship with 100 soldiers,
pretending to go to Morlaix in Britany. There is a report
that Stukely should come hither, and that as yet he keeps him
close. The King makes great preparations by sea; some think
for Africa, but the certainty is not known.
1577[-8], January 2. Paris. Strozzy, La Roche, Lansarq,
Langreau and others proceed in their preparations, with pre-
tence to go to the West Indies or to Molind in Affrique, but in
deed to make attempt on Ireland. They are said to have secret
intelligence with Fitzmorice and the Earl of Westmorland; or
else to be in readiness to make some exploit against Rochelle.
La Roche is a Guysarde, and of no ability for any great enter-
prise.
Collins, i. 233-4; from A. 49. The letter (but not the enclosures)
appears in Cal. State Papers, Ireland, 1574-85, p. 128.
The SAME to the SAME.
1577[-8], January 20. Hampton Court. Her Majesty, on
knowledge how far you had exceeded the proportion agreed on,
was greatly moved. Somewhat she is appeased; notwith-
standing I find her disposed to revoke you. The colour shall
be to confer about diminishing the charges. Your friends.
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are not unmindful to show how necessary it is to recall you
with some mark of favour" eyther by nobylytatyon or graunting
your sute or bothe."
Collins, i. 234; from a transcript in A. 47.
The SAME to the SAME.
1577[-8], January 21. Hampton Court. Her Majesty, having
seen the Books of your Accounts, rests somewhat better satisfied,
though finding it strange that the Charges this year should so
much have exceeded the ordinary proportion allowed. You
may do well to perfect and send hither the residue of your
accounts with as much expedition as you can.
Collins i. 234 from A. 36. Signed.
The SAME to the SAME.
،،
whereof we
1577[-8], February 4. Hampton Court.-By reason of the late
ill accident in the Low Countries
we receaved
Advertisement but this morning" I cannot write at length.
I refer you for information to Mr. Waterhouse the bearer.
Collins, i. 235; from A. 37. Signed.
SIR H. SYDNEY to QUEEN ELIZABETH.
1577-8], Feb. 13. Dublin.-After my return from my
journey upon the Omores and Oconnors I sent for Barnabic
Scurlocke and laid before him your censure on him and his
companions and declared how you had sent order for his punish-
ment. He seemed at the beginning to justify himself, that his
intention was not to attempt any matter against the State,
but only to show by petition the country's griefs. He was
answered at full to all he could say, sharply reprehended and
in fine committed to the Castle of Dublin. Within a few days
after the Lords and gentlemen of the Pale, who had publicly
refused to subscribe to the Cess, and other principal persons,
who were before committed for impugning the Cess, were sum-
moned before me and your Council; after admonition of their
faults, they were asked whether they were of the same mind
as before; and if not, whether they would subscribe to a sub-
mission of their fault, and in writing allow of the Cess. They
would not make any direct answer, relying most on having their
agents with your Majesty in England. After long debate they
desired three or four days respite to consider. I told them I
would decide at 2 that afternoon. Then I told them I would
give them no further time, and if they would not submit I
would proceed accordingly. They promised to submit on the
morrow, when they delivered a form of submission (enclosed
herewith) which I could not accept. I told them your Attorney
should frame another, which next day was given to them.
After debating a day and a night they framed another of their
own, which being also misliked, they were moved to subscribe
куку
to that which the Attorney had drawn. They refused, alleging
they had intelligence that their agents were upon an agreement
with your Majesty. Finding neither fair means nor sharp
speech could win them, I committed them till your pleasure
was known; and a day after called them before us again and
imposed fines.
I hear your highness has denied your warrant for the payment
of 30011. due to me on certain bills, supposing those bills were
gained by me. I have been misreported, for I have never a
Bill for which I am not indebted. I sought these Bills only to
enable me to pay my Lord of Pembroke the money on my
daughter's marriage. As to other private griefs, in the refusal of
a fee farm. Explains how he was forced by the practices of
James Fitzmorrice to incur extraordinary charges; by this
occasion only my second year's charges have far surmounted
my former year's expense. Begs for allowance of the money
so expended.
Collins, i. 235-8; from F.1. ff. 100-102.
THOMAS, EARL OF ORMONDE, to the LORD DEPUTY.
1577[-8], Feb. 14.-Petitioning that whereas he was seised of
the cantred, lands and territory of Arrae, which persons who had
conveyance from Henry II. had conveyed to his ancestors :
one Tirrelagh O'Brien of Castleton, by usurpation used by certain
of the MacBriens, of the said country, had disseised him.
prays for redress.
He
Endorsement." The Erll of Ormondes Demaund against
Terrealgh mac Brien for the Landes in Arrae. Apud Lymericum
xiiii Februarii 1577. Day is geven peremptorie to McBrien
to aunswere to this bill before the vjth day of the next Easter
Terme, and likewise to the plentif to amende his bill in the meane
tyme, if he thinks so convenient." Signed: H. Sydney.
Collins i. 238-9; from A. 35.
EDMUND MOLYNEUX to the ARCHBISHOP of DUBLIN.
1577[-8], February 16. Dublin.-As to the proper form for
addressing the Archbishop on a Fiant.
Collins i. 239; from a transcript in F. 3.
SIR H. SYDNEY to the LORDS of the COUNCIL.
1577[-8], Feb. Dublin.-"The Copie of my Lord Deputie's
letter sent to the Lords of the Counsell by Robert Woodford."
Collins, i. 241-44; from F. 1, ff. 103-5; the day of the month
is not given. Cal. State Papers, Ireland, 1574-85, p. 129,
under date 18 Feb.
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SIR FRANCIS WALSINGHAM to SIR HENRY SYDNEY.
1577[-8], February 27. London.--The causes of her Majesty
sending for you are to confer as to easing the burthens of that
country; and to understand whereupon the charges of that
realm grow, from your own mouth; some here have set down that
Ireland may be peaceably governed with half the charge you
demand. Postscript. In my absence Mr. Secretary Wylson
delivered your letters to her Majesty: therefore I cannot let
you understand how she was moved to consider your griefs.
There has not lacked carnest sollicitation by your friends; but
the time is hard and without your own sollicitation no good will
be done. It is not yet resolved who shall succeed you. There
is speech of Lord Gray.
Collins, i. 240; from A. 34; the postscript is autograph.
PHILIP WILLIAMS to SIR HENRY SYDNEY, Lord
Deputy.
CC
1577[-8], March 3. Hampton Court. . . I wrot so
lately and so fully to your Lordship from Hampton Court by
Mr. Waterhowse of the good estate of my Lord and Lady your
good Lordships son and daughter together with my simple
opinion in some things ells, which I humbly pray and hope you
will accept or at least pardon as proceeding from duetie and
good will; that (save for continuing my duetye, and answering
the convenience of the bearer) I might for this tyme keepe
scilence. Here be some reports that your Lordship is shortly
to come over; which if it bee so, I pray God it may bee, and I
doubt not but it wilbe, agreably to your honorable deserts and
contrarie to the accustomed destenye of Irisshe service, as much
to your honor and contentacion as I knowe it wilbe to my Lord
and Ladys joye and compforte. I doubt not but your Lordship
will come sufficiently furnished to incountre all objects, so as
you shall neede no mans caution, muche lesse so simple a mans
as myne is. But because integritie is seldom a sufficient buckler
against Irisshe malice, I will undre correction presume to wisshe
you to provyde for all objections, but specially for matters of
chardge and expence, and amongst these for your maner of
bestowing of the casuall commodities that have happned in
your Governments, and the increase and continuacon of the
garrison from tyme to tyme, for suche here as wisshe you small
thancks and lesse recompence for your honorable service do
labour all they may (as I understand) to settle an opinion in her
Maties and Counsells heads that by these meanes and the
cesse togither you are growne a great riche man by saving upon
your composicion. And though in these poyntes theer wilbe no
great credit given to the Awditor (as though over favorable and
frindly unto you,) yet I wold think it went not amisse to send
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him over before well instructed with ready briefs and abstracts.
to breake the yse; for the stormes that have risen, specially in
the Pale by the Omores and Oconores, thoughe I am well
assured the springes whence they flowe are well inoughe
knowne heer, yet knowing that the maner hath bin, and I
doubt not wilbe to share the blame and the cawse with the
Governour, I wolde also wisshe you by examination of
offendors and other intelligences to be hable to discover
those Irisshe practises, if not in full proof of matter (for
that I know will hardly be don in Irelande till we list to
looke more open eyd in Engeland,) yet in suche apparent pre-
sumpcion as I doubt not will there be casely founde owt, and then
wold I wisshe to be also testifyed under some counsellors handes
specially of the Irisshe breede. I have thus bin tedious inoughe,
and (I fear me) over presumptuous. But I trust your Lordship
will pardon me, and use my letters accordingly imparting them
with the fyer onely." Concludes with business of his own.
Endorsed: Received the 23rd
676 (24) 21 pp. holograph.
April, 1578.
NEW ABBEY in KILDARE.
15771-8], March 14. Monasterevan. Order to Launcelot
Alforde, clerk of the hanaper, to deliver to John Vaughan the
patent granted to him, under her Majesty's broad seal, for the
New Abbie in Kildare, and to charge the fine reserved on the
Lord Deputy's entertainment.
676 (25), p.
1
SIR FRANCIS WALSINGHAM to SIR HENRY SYDNEY.
1577[-8], March 23. Greenwich.--Her Majesty having written
for your repair hither, I wish you would take some order before
your coming to leave a general contentment in that country.
I cannot but advise you to yield to the allowing of the plan
set down here. Deal with those committed for the Cess as
favourably as you may.
Collins, i. 244; from A. 41.
THOMAS WYLSON to SIR HENRY SYDNEY.
1577[-8], March 23. Greenwich. My good will for you
emboldens me to use freedom. "It is towlde me that
grevouse exactions are used under your government." Much
of this may be untrue, but some may be true without your
knowledge. I know not the truth but would wish you
were blameless and your officers void of corruption. I recom-
mend to you Mr. Newterfylde and Mr. Bournell.
Collins, i. 245, from a transcript in A. 38; endorsed: Received
23 April, 1578,
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SIR H. SYDNEY and the IRISH COUNCIL to the QUEEN.
1578, April 20. Dublin." The copie of my Lord Deputie
and the Councell here, their letter to the Queenes most excellent
Matle."
Collins, i, 248-51; from A. 9 and 10; three leaves, which should
form part of F.1 being ff. 106-8 of that Letter Book. Cal. State
Papers, Ireland, 1574-85, p. 132.
SIR PHILIP SYDNEY to SIR HENRY SYDNEY.
1578, April 25. Advising him to delay his return, whilst
his friends labour to bring a better pass. Warns him of the
dishonesty of some about him, so that there is little written
from or to him that is not presently known to his enemies.
Collins i. 247-8; from a transcript in A. 26.
SIR H. SYDNEY to QUEEN ELIZABETH.
1578, April 30. Dublin.
Dublin.—“The Copie of my Lords Letter
to the Queenes Matie sent by Mr. Edward Waterhouse."
Collins i. 251-3 from A. 10 and F.1. f. 109. Cal. State Papers,
Ireland, 1574-85, p. 132.
SIR H. SYDNEY to the LORDS OF THE COUNCIL.
1578, April 30. Dublin.-"The Copie of my Lords Letter
to the Lords of the Councell. Sent by Mr. Edw. Waterhouse."
Collins i. 253-4; from F.1. ff. 109, 110. Cal. State Papers,
Ireland, 1574-85, p. 132.
INSTRUCTIONS by SIR H. SYDNEY to EDWARD WATERHOUSE.
1578, May 1. You are to repair to the Court and deliver your
letters. 2. To declare to her Majesty or the Lords the cause
of my stay, because I could not possibly have arrived by 10
May, or leave the Cess undetermined without great inconvenience
to the Country and her Majesty's service. 3. To declare that
I took the Council's advice on the matter of my return. 4. That
the auditor could not have been ready to come by the day
appointed, but will use all speed. 5. To ask for the 3,000l.
due to me. 6. To declare how the plot set down for the Cess
by the agents will not be accepted by the greater number;
the agents were sent only by certain discontented lords and
gentlemen of the Pale, and some other plot must be thought of.
7. To report the proceedings with Mr. White for the custody
of the Rolls. 8. To show the depositions touching the bruits
of spoils in Kilkenny by the disorder of the soldiers. 9. To
solicit some resolution for Clanricarde. 10. To obtain resolu-
tion of T. Oneill's causes. 11. To declare the necessity for a
Parliament, or the impost for wines will expire. 12. To
solicit a quarterage. 13. That the fines imposed on the
Lords and gentlemen, now in the Castle here, for resisting
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Cess, may not be remitted by order from thence. 14. To show
the letters touching James Fitzmorres. 15. The accident of
the Lord of Louth by MacMahon on 2 May. 16. To declare
the state of the country; the hope for increase of revenue;
the likelihood of the overthrow of the rebels.
Collins, i. 254-56; from F. 1. ff. 110-112.
PETITION from the PRISONERS in DUBLIN CASTLE.
1578, April 29.--Petition from the undersigned to the Lord
Deputy to have consideration of their long and painful imprison-
ment by his commitment in the Castle of Dublin, and to give
order for their discharge. Delvyn, Jamys Kyllene, P. Trim-
leston, Christofor Chevers, T. Nugent, Patryk Nangle,
Lavalen Nugent, W. Talbott, Jo. Nettyrvyll, Crystofer Howthe,
Thomas Nugent, Olyver Plunkete, Wylliam Sarsfeld, George
Plunket, Edwarde Plunket, Patrick Bermingham, Nicholas
Nugent, Jamis Nugent.
676 (26). 1 p.
WARRANTS.
1578, May 8. Dublin.-Warrant to Sir Edward Fyghton,
treasurer, to allow Sir Henry Colley, 771. 4s. 6d., which he owes
in her Majesty's exchequer for the rent of his farms, and "to
charge the same upon my entertaynment, as a dett due by me
unto the sayd Sir Henry."
Receipted: Henry Colley.
1578, May 5. Dublin.-Warrant to Sir Edward Fitton,
treasurer, to pay £300 to Hercules Rainsford, treasurer of our
household, and to charge it on our entertainment.
676 (27). 2 pp.
THE LORD DEPUTY'S DEBTS.
1578, May 10. "Debts owing by my Lorde Deputie in the
Tresorie uppon a Reckninge made with the Tresorer.
vj Octobris 1577. Old debt at Michaelmas cclxxjli. iijs. iiijd.
sterling
1577
viiijº Octobris 1577, per Rainsford
xxiijo Novembris 1577, per Rainsford
xxixo Novembris, per Capptain Colliers
debt
...
ultimo Novembris 1577, per Rainsford
The Dutche Artizance in reward without
warrant
...
...
...
xviiijo Februarie 1576, per Holman
ix° Decembris 1577, per Rainsford
xiijº Junii 1577, per Rainsford
xxviijo Julii 1576, per Rainsford for an
old debt dewe to the citie of Limerick...
ijo Augusti 1576 for wyne gyven at
Limerick
...
cccli.
cli.
clli.
cccli.
xlli. sterling.
xxli. sterling.
mccli. sterling.
lxvjli. xiijs. iiijd.
cli.
... ixli. vjs.
De L-6
82
xxiiijo Octobris 1577 by Redmond Oge
for grene corne at Even
xx° Julii 1576, per Rainsford for a debt.
dewe to the Toune of Galway
viijo Decembris 1577, per Capptain Peers
in his Rent for Mr. Sackford
iiijo Septembris 1577, per Rainsford
xxviijo Marcii 1578 by my Lady in England
x° Novembris 1577, per Barnyshe Reward
xxiijo Novembris 1577, per Wakeley for old
...
4
debt
xiiij⁰⁰ Marcii 1577, per Jo. Vaughan
Reward ..
Summa
676 (28) 11 pp.
...
xxijli. xs.
xxiiij li. xixs. iiijd.
cli. sterling.
xli. sterling.
xxli. iiijs. ixd.
lxixs. sterling.
MMixclxijli. vs. ixd. sterling."
··
...
...
...
xxiiijli.
ccli.
...
SIR HENRY HARRINGTON'S INSTRUCTIONS.
[?1578]. "The copie of the instrucions delyvered to Sir Henry
Harrington for his rule of the Birnes and Tooles countries.
Fyrst that you cause proclamacion to be made that no idele
persone, vagabonde or masterlesse man, barde, rymoure, or any
other notorious or detected malefactor do haunte, remaine, or
abyde within the limites and bondes of your aucthoritie, but that
he departe within viij dayes next after the proclamacion made,
upon peine of whipping or other suche sharppe correction as you
shall in good discreacion apoint. And if any suche person or
persons after proclamacion is made shall contynewe by the space
of xxti daies after and avoide not, that then it shalbe lawefull
for you be vertue of this commission to execute him marshally.
Itm. it shalbe lawful for you, after notyce geven and
proclamacion made for thavoydinge of all suche person or
persons out of the lymittes of your autoritie as before, to take
and apprehende all suche person or persons as do supporte
and maintaine them and to seyse their goodes and to put the
same upon good and sufficient inventorie and to certifie the
L. Deputy or any other governor or governors of this realme from
tyme to tyme, to thende thei may take suche further order as in
discrecion thei shall thinke convenient.
Itm. it shalbe lawfull for the said Sr. Henry Harrington during
the tyme of his prosecucion of malefactors to take meate and
dryncke for horse and man in reasonable sorte so that he remaine
not longer then one night in one place, and oppresse the Country
as litle as may be.
Finally we geve you, Sr Hy. Harrington, aucthoritie and
power hereby to punishe in discreacion any person or persons
that shalbe detected unto you to be of unhonest behaviour
by prison or otherwayes, and to bynd him or them to the
observacion of the peace and his good behavior hereafter,
676 (29), 11 pp.
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SIR PHILIP SYDNEY to EDMUND MOLLINEUX.
1578, May 31. From Court.-Forbidding him to read his
letters to his father.
Collins i. 256; from a transcript in B. 16; Wallace Life of
Sir P. Sydney, p. 201.
SIR FRANCIS WALSINGHAM to SIR H. SYDNEY.
1578, June 2. Greenwich.-The Chancellor departed the
last of May and will shortly be with you. By the letters he
brings you will perceive that the government is at your departure
to be committed chiefly to the Lord President of Munster. I
wish you leave the matter of the Cess and other things within
the English Pale in so good order as you may, and that you give
him the best advice you can to meet the attempts of Stukeley
or any other.
Collins, i. 256; original not found.
"REMEMBRANCES TO THOMAS SNAGG, HER MAJESTIES
ATTORNEY GENERALL FOR THINGS TO BE DONNE BY HIM AT
HIS ARRYVALL AT THE COURT."
1578, June 11. Dublin.-1. To declare the state of the
country and the universal quiet thereof. 2. To require the
speedy sending of the Lord Chancellor. 3. To declare the state
of the Courts and of the civil Magistrates. 4. To declare the
necessity of a Parliament. 5. To solicit money to be sent for
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the next quarterage.
Collins i, 257; from F.1., f. 112.
SIR H. SYDNEY to the LORDS OF THE COUNCIL.
1578, June 14. Dublin." The copie of the Lord Deputie
and Counsell here, their letter to the Lords of the prevey
Counsell.. sent by Mr. Lodo: Briskett."
Collins, i. 258-60; from F.1. ff. 112-14. Cal. State Papers,
Ireland, 1574-85, p. 135.
Appended in F.1. f. 115 :
"A proportion of victualls thought mete to be sent over
hither presentlye for the victualling of fower thowsand soldiors
for the space of fower monethes, viz. :-Wheate celtie quarters.
Barley malt, Decltie quarters. Bere readdye brewed, xxtie
tonne. Hoppes, MM. waight. Butter, viijm viije li. weight.
Chese, xvijm vje li., weight. Biskett iiijm li. weight. Emptie
Caske, xxtle tonne."
SIR H. SYDNEY to the MAYOR OF BRISTOL.
1578, June 14. Dublin." The copie of the letter sent by
the Lord Deputy to the Maior of Bristoll for the sending over
of the masse of victualls remayninge there presently."
Collins i. 260; from F.1. f. 116. Cal, State Papers, Ireland,
1754-85, p. 135.
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MEMORIALS and NOTES for Mr. LODOVICKE BRISKETT, TOUCHING
THE STATE OF THE REALM.
1578, June 14. Dublin.-1. To declare to the Lords the state
of the country. 2. That Ulster long stood not in better terms;
Tirelaugh Lenaugh is dutiful and conformable; MacMahon is
now content to submit himself to reasonable order; Oreiley
has put in pledges for himself, his sons and brethren.
3. Connaught is quiet and in tune, and so will continue if had an
eye unto.
4. Munster is very well in order, and not unlike
to continue if the people be not animated by foreign practice
or underhand dealing. 5. Leinster is not in ill case, save only
Rorie Oge. 6. To solicit the speedy sending of money, men,
munition and victuals. 7. To solicit the sending of 20 carriage
horses. 8. To show letters and reports from Sir Nicholas Malby
and others as delivered unto you.
Collins i. 261; from F.1., f. 119.
SIR H. SYDNEY to the LORDS OF THE COUNCIL.
ઃઃ
1578, June 21.-" The copie of my Lords Letter to the Lords
of the Privey Counsell.” With the passport given by Stukeley,
dated 8 April, 1578.
Collins i. 262-3; from F.1. f. 118. Cal. State Papers, Ireland
p. 136.
The SAME to the SAME.
1578, July 1.—"The Copie of my Lords letter to the Lords
of the Counsell advertizing the killinge of the Rebell Rorie
Oge."
Collins, i. 263-65; from F.1. ff. 119-20. Cal. State Papers,
Ireland, p. 137.
EDWARD MOLLINEUX to SIR PHILIP SYDNEY.
1578, July 1.—Protests against his suspicions and with regret
will obey his command not to read his letters.
Collins i. 256; from A. 11, where the original is endorsed:
The coppie of my letter sent to Mr. Philippe Sidney by Mr.
Tho. Sackford.
..
EDWARD WATERHOUSE to SIR HENRY SYDNEY.
1578, July 4. London.-Reporting what he had done
touching men, money, munitions and victuals. As to 1,000l.
delivered to Sydney in Wales "for which the country is not
satisfied." There is no suspicion of invasion in Ireland "and
because your Lordships Intelligence was not freshe, but your
petitions grounded upon the letters sent from hence by Gransam,
the pursuivant, there is small receving made of the matters
which we sollicit." I look for no good success other than
for munition. Courtiers will never think of aid till they hear
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the enemy is landed. There is no speech of the return of the
Earls of Ormonde and Kildare. All eyes and ears are converted
to the Low Countries, where the States have made John Norris
general.
Collins i. 265; from A. 5.
SUPPLY OF MUNITIONS FOR IRELAND.
Hand rope, vc weight. Saker shott, CC.
[1578, July].—“A note of suche proporcion of municions
as is requyred in Supplye to be sent forthwith into Ireland, viz. :--
Corne powder, xxtie last. Serpentyne powder, xxtie last.
Calypers complete besides the furniture of those men that are
to be sent, one thowsand (In margin These to be well chosen).
Turkie morrions, ve. Lead xxtie fuddre. Matche, xxm weight.
Blacke billes, v. Morrish pykes, M. Halberdes white, CCC.
Longe bowes, CCCC. Sheffes of Arrowes, of Arrowes sufficient
in store. Bowe stringes, tie grosse freshe. Corselettes
furnished of the best mould, C. Pistolls or Snaphaunces with
their furniture of the best without cases, CC. Shirtes of male,
well chozen, C. Jackes of plate, C. Linkes vº. Trunckes,
for fier worckes, Itic. Spades and Shovells, Įtie dozen.
Felling axes, C. Hedginge billes, C. Reaping hookes, v.
Ginrope, M. weight.
Falcon shott, CC.
Falconett shott, CC.
Rozen, M. weight. Salt peter, M. weight. Sulphure, M. weight.
Soape, x barrells. Pitche, ij barrells. Tarre, ij barrells.
Marlin Twyne,(¹) C. weight. Wellenge rope, C. weight. Shevers
of brasse, vj. Wasshers for demi Canons and Culveringes, ij
dozen. Budge barrells, one dozen. Draught harnesse of the
smaller sorte for the draught horses of this countrie, iij dozen.
Twentie stronge, younge and able horses for Draught, furnished
with collers and trace, xx. Fill horse harnesse, one dozen.
Nayles of all sortes, ij barrells. Carte cloutes, ve weight.
Carte cloute nayles, MM. Tallowe, ij barrells Canvas for
carbages, xxtio elles. Lanternes, Itio. Jaques Wingfield.
(A. 7.
It is f. 116 of F. 1., but has been detached. Marked
by Collins, "not to be printed." Probably of the same date as
the foregoing letter.)
(1) ? twine.
Rabinett shott, C.
Rabinett shott, C.
LETTERS OF MART FOR ARREST OF FRENCH SHIPS.
1578, July 17 Dublin Castle.-Signet letter by the Lord
Deputy, reciting the grant of Letters of Marte, dated 1569,
by the Queen to Thomas Wyse and Martyn Walshe of Water-
ford, empowering them to arrest and stay French subjects and
ships, till they were satisfied of £1,300 in consideration of spoil
taken from them by Frenchmen: considering the inconvenience
if the Letters were put in execution, and for the better
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encouragement of merchant strangers, a grant of 3s. on every
tun of salt wine, 1s. 6d. on a ton of salt, 2s. on a ton of iron, is
made in lieu thereof till the full £1,300 is paid.
676 (29) parchment.
SIR HENRY SYDNEY to SIR PHILIP SYDNEY.
1578, August 1.-Commends his intention to go into the Low
Countries with Duke Casimir. But when I call to mind
what an assistance your presence would be unto me," I
strive between honour and necessity what allowance to give.
I would in any case wish to see you before his departure.
Collins, i. 392; from a transcript in A. 6.
SIR H. SYDNEY to the LORDS OF THE COUNCIL.
1578, August 1. Dublin.-" The Copie of the Lord Depute
and Councells Letter to the Lords of her Maties Privey Counsell
there."
Collins i. 266-7, from F. 1. f. 120. Cal. State Papers, Ireland,
1574-85, p. 139.
The SAME to the SAME.
1578, August 12. Dublin.-Touching their hard opinion of
Auditor Jenison for his protracting of time in finishing his
accounts. Knowing his diligence and carefulness we cannot
but give testimony that he is altogether to be excused of negli-
gence. We beseech you to accept him as a true minister to her
Majesty, and have now dispatched him to you.
Collins i. 267; from F.1., f. 121.
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SIR H. SYDNEY to the LORDS OF THE COUNCIL.
1578, August 24. Dublin.
Dublin." The copie of the Deputie and
Counsells letter to the Lords of her Maties privey Counsel
concerning their proceedings for the cawses betwene the Vis-
count of Baltinglas and Sir Nicholas Bagnolle."
Collins, i. 268-9; from F. 1. ff. 121-23. Cal. State Papers,
Ireland, 1574-85, p. 140.
The SAME to the SAME.
1578, September 12. Dublin.-Touching the supplies that
had been required if Stukeley's enterprise had taken place,
and the desire of the Lords to have a view taken of the state of
the Office of the Ordnance. The Master of the Ordnance
desires that the view may be taken from the time of his first
account.
Refutes the alleged lack of care in keeping the
corslets and callivers last sent. The report of the Commission
shows that the Master of the Ordnance had discharged the trust
reposed unto him in his office.
Collins, i. 270; from F.1., ff. 123-4.
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LADY MARY SYDNEY to EDWARD MOLLINEUX.
1578, October 11. Chiswicke. I put you in remembrance
to move my Lord Chamberlain to have some other room than
my chamber for my Lord, my lodging being little and myself
continually sick. In the daytime the Queen will look to have
my chamber in readiness for her coming, and my lord will be
troubled for want of a convenient place for dispatch of such
people as come to him.
Collins i. 271; original not found.
LADY MARY SYDNEY to EDMUND MOLLINEUX.
[1578, October --].—“ This Monday." Urging him to do all
he can to find Sir Henry Sydney a room at Hampton Court,
and to see Lord Howard and Mr. Bowyer in the matter.
In a postscript." My Lord would not for no good be destitude
in this time for some severall playce for his folowers and frends
to resort to hym, which in this case I am in is not posyble to be
in my chamber, till after soon set the dear good lord shalbe, as
best becomes him, Lord of his own."
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Collins i. 272; from A. 12, holograph; the date "1578" has
been added to the original by Collins; there are some trifling errors
in the postscript.
CAPTAIN PYERS' ARTICLES for the NORTH of IRELAND.
[?1578].(1) Articles set downe by Captaine Wyllyam Pyers
as concerning the reformatyon of the northe parte of Irelande.
1. Imprimis I have tooke to fearme the landes of Patryke
Savage to the begynning of this enterpryse, and do there intende
to seperate the saide cuntrye from the reste of the great Ardes
by fortes which I intende to make; the platformes whereof
I will bringe to your honnor at my next commyng. And
whereas I have nowe fortyfyed ys for this onely intente and
purpose, to make a storehowse for the better provysyon of
bakeing and bruing, and for laying upp of other necessaryes.
2. I do intende at the nexte springe to beginne this fortyfy-
cation for the enclosing of the lyttle Ardes: as fyrste to make
a forte at the Blacke Staffe, and then at the owlde bridge halfe
a myle from the saide place, and the thirde at Talbottes Towne ;
these thre streyghtes being fortyfied, the whole cuntrye ys
locked upp, having the force of all the cuntrye to lye in the
sayd places; not disclosing any other thinge to the Yrishe,
but that my onlye purpose ys for the safegarde of the inhaby-
tauntes and there goodes.
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3. I ame to requeste your honnors goodwill and favoure
for the lettinge and settinge of all the landes within the great
Ardes to the Yrishe men, that no man shall trouble or molleste
(1) CT. Cal. State Papers, Ireland, 1574-85, pp. 165, 245, 280, 283. The articles
were clearly submitted a considerable time previous to August, 1580.
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them, but that quyetly they maye occupye the grounde to
tillage, that when I have fynished the fortes for the lyttle Ardes,
I maye for the furderaunce of the reste of my enterpryse, make
my provysion of theire corne and catell as neade shall require.
4. Whereas by reason of the fyshinges and other trades in
the northe partes, there ys greate resorte bothe of Scottes and
other natyones, and by there meanes the rebelles are suffyciently
furnished with poulder and other munytiones to the greate
annoyaunce of her Majesties subjectes and to the strengtheninge
of them selves, as allso have daylye by there trade broughte
unto them wynes and all other necessaries to there desyer:
maye yt please your honnor to move the Quenes Majestie that
her highnes woulde gyve eyther for tearme of yeares, or ells in
feefearme, to a companye that will beginne this enterprise and
joyne together as a bodye pollytyque, that no man under paine
of forfeytoure of his goodes, shall frequente or have anye
traffyque of merchandyse from Strongforde to Sligoe unlesse
he be of the saide bodye pollytique or ells agree with them, and
be under there conducte. And by this meanes suche as nowe
are stronge and do daylye strengthen them selves by there
contynuall and daylye trades, shalbe weake and easly broughte
to subjectyon, for that there munytiones and other there pro-
vysyones shalbe cleane cutt of.
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5. For the performance and bringing this to passe, we crave
of her Majestic one barke of 40 toonnes, and a smale pinysse
with 16 owers suffyciently furnished, and we of the bodye
pollytyque wilbe bounde to fynde twoe other barkes with twoe
pynnisses, thoroughly appoynted to serve in the same exployte;
and thus shall the Scottes and other nationes trade of shipping
be altogether cutte of: and yf her Majestie by the motyon of
your Lordship will do this, then this shall followe and ensewe.
6. Yf for iij yeares her Majestie will gyve mayntenaunce to
iij hundred men, viz., ij hundred footemen, 50 horsemen, and
50 men to serve by sea in the saide barke and pinnysse, which yf
her Majestic will allowe, we wilbe bounde to fynde therewith
iiij hundred men, and in the tyme above specifyed in lewe and
recompence of the saide charges, we of the bodye pollytyque
will builde her Majestie a towne fortifyed and walled with lyme
and stone, of our owne costes and charges, in suche place as
your honnorable Lordship shall thinke verye well of: allwaies
provyded that these men shalbe without cheacke of the muster
master.
7. Having this force at the ende of the seconde yeare, her
Majestic shall receyve an annual rente of all suche landes as
shalbe inhabyted betwene the ryver of the Banne and Strong-
forde by the Irishe men, and at the ende of thre yeares her
Majestic shall have fyve hundred of her owne leyge people
placed and sette downe to inhabyte the saide countrye, in suche
places as they shall not onlye be of good force for there owne
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securytie and safetye, but allso be able to annoye the enemye
yf neade require, without any more costes and charges then
before specifyed.
8. And yf your honnor will gyve me some countenaunce to
the begynninge of this enterpryse, I have no doubte but by the
nexte springe to sett suche thinges forwarde as shall not onely
be well thoughte of of your Lordship but allso your honnor shall
well perceyve to what effecte this thinge will come; and yf
then your Lordship shall have anye hope of good successe in
this enterpryse, we shalbe righte gladd to make your honnor
our patrone in this our exployte and gyve your Lordship the
honnoure of this enterpryse.
9. Furdermore for the charges that her Majestie shall
sustaine in this enterprise, we will stande bounde to extirpe
and utterlye banishe all the Scottes out of the Route and the
Glynnes, and allso compell the Yrishe to paye all suche wages
to the mayntenaunce of her highnes garrysones as heretofore
they gave to the Scottes over and above there anuall rentes.
10. When we have fortifyed and walled our towne, we will
gette all suche idle persones of the Irishe as lyve by the spoyle,
and put them in boates, and sende them to the out ylandes to
praye the Scottes; which yf they chaunce to be loste, then are
there but so manye inwarde enymyes caste awaye; yf other-
wyse, then the outwarde enemye thereby shalbe weakened and
empoverished; this being put thoroughly in executyon there
shall suche inwarde hatred and harte burning aryse betwene
them by reason of the spoyles and bloodshedde, as they shall
never after gyve credit or truste eche other.
11. Moreover we of the bodye pollytyque, by reason of the
trade of fyshinge and traffyque of merchaundyse, will so mayn-
taine navygatyon and be so furnished with shippes, that yf
any warres shoulde happen betwene England and Scotland,
we by our navye shall easly molleste and annoye the cuntryes
of Gallowayc and Carrecke to us adjoyning, and be at all tymes
readye to invade them. And whereas the order ys in Scotland
that there cuntrye being devyded into thre partes, they come
every monethe by coorse to defende there borders, and lye
uppon the merches of Englande, by this waye they shalbe
compelled that one parte shall remaine at home to defende the
borders towardes us, or ells have there cuntrye contynually
wasted and spoyled; and also our navye shalbe allwaies readye
to stoppe in the saide tyme of warres all shippes that eyther
shall passe out of Scotland into other cuntries, or ells shall come
thether, being an open gappe and the onely waye to come by
our coste.
12. We will allso stande bounde to fynde, after the tearme
of 4 yeares to the Quenes Majestie and her deputye at all tymes
one hundred of Englishe footmen well appoynted, fyftye Englishe
horsemen, and one hundred kerne to serve within the terretoryes
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of Ulster, for the space of 6 weakes of our owne proper costes
and charges, besyde our navygatyon and force by sea.
13. After the tearme of 3 yeares we do promise and wilbe
bounde to performe the same, that her Majestie shall have
to lye in contynuall garryson for ever, in any place by her highnes
thoughte good betwene the river of the Banne and Strongforde,
founde with out her Majesties treasure, ij hundred footmen well
furnished and 50 horsemen, all Englishmen, to attende uppon
the governoure for the tyme being of that province, and allso
her barke and pynnisse to be mayntayned of our proper costes
and charges, for the defence of the cuntrye.
14. This allwaies shalbe provided and well looked to by us
of the bodye pollytique, that no Yrishe man dwelling and
inhabyting within the said province, shalbe of anye suche force,
but that yf he will exacte uppon any his neyghboures, and make
them contributores to him, he shall easly be overthrowne, and
his nexte neyghboure healpe to subverte him.
15. We also do crave of her Majestic that so many Englishe
men as shalbe willing to sytte downe, fortyfie and inhabyte
this cuntrye, that they maye have and enjoye there landes in as
large and ample maner as Sir Thomas Smythe hathe graunted
him by his letters patentes and to pay suche rentes as the saide
Sir Thomas shoulde paye for his landes, and the Irishrye at an
other rate.
16. Also we of the bodye pollytique do crave of her highnes
all customes and tythes within the said cuntrye, which we shall
manuer or cause to be manured, which hetherto her Majestie
never reaped commodyte of, for a certaine tearme of yeares to
bestowe uppon fortyfycationes within the saide cuntrye.
17. Allso we of the bodye pollytique do require that whereas
we have undertooke that at the ende of two yeares her Majestie
shall receyve an anuall rente of all suche landes as shalbe in-
habyted betwene the ryver of the Banne and Strongforde, that
the saide rentes by accounte to be receyved by the bodye
pollytique for the tearme of two yeares next ensewing to bestowe
in building of townes and makeynge of forces, in places mete
and convenient within the said cuntrye, and afterwards to
retorne to her highnes treasure, and we of the said bodye to be
accountable howe the same was bestowed, and yf any overplus
remayneth to be restored to her Majesties coffers.
18. Whereas we have to the fynishing of this exployte, de-
manded of her Majestie iij hundred men for the tearme of thre
yeares, we crave to have the paye of the said men during the
saide tearme to be delyvered to us at one entire payment, as
allso her Majestic to lende us uppon our billes, as muche
ordynaunce and munytion as shall amounte to the valewe of
one thousande poundes And we of the bodye pollytyque will
stande bounde and put into her Majestie suffycient suertyes,
that yf this enterprise come not to passe as we have undertooke,
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that then the saidė pay of iij hundred men to be delyvered to
her Majestie againe, and in lyke manner for the munytion and
ordynaunce.
19. Your Lordship dothe understande that this matter cannot
be done with smale provysion, we therefore do require of your
honnor to have the use of the mille and offyce of Careckfergus,
as allso to have cyther those vessells which be in Downe un-
occupyed or ells here in the Newrye, to be by us set upp in suche
a place as we shall thinke requisyte and neadfull.
20. Provyded allwaies that yf our enterprise be hindred
by the power of a foreign prince, that then there shall no
inconvenience to us ensewe, for the performaunce of these
covenauntes.
21. Yf your honnor have anye hope of good successe by
these reasones by me put downe, yf I maye have your Lordship's
favourable letters into Englande, yf then I do open greater
matters to redounde to her Majesties profytte and commodytie,
your honnor shall have occasyon to thinke the better of me.
22. Allso we do require to have her Majesties commissyon
to take upp at reasonable pryces all kynde of grayne, butter
and chease and all other necessaries in England for our provysion
to the furnishing of us and our companye."
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THOMAS WYLKES to SIR H. SYDNEY.
1579[-80], March 6. Whitehall. Our great doubt of the
Spanish navy is almost taken away by news that it is diverted
by the death of the King of Portugal. The first resolution in
Council for withstanding any attempt was to put the whole
power of England in readiness, and guard maritime places of
descent in substantial manner; her Majesty's whole navy to be
set forth, with 12 other ships of the best of the realm. Now it
is turned to three ships only of the Queen's. It is said that the
wife of the Duke of Braganza is proclaimed Queen of Portugal
You are not unacquainted with the natural hatred of the
Portingall against the Spaynarde; I suppose the King of Spain
will come by that kingdom with difficulty.
In Flanders the resolution of the States for the continuance
of their wars is to be determined at Antwerp by a fully assembly.
In the Low Countries they stand yet upon the calling in of
Monsieur in Court here the cause of his coming hither is become.
tepid or altogether cold.
Endorsed: "To the right honorable my verie good Lorde
the Lorde Presidente of Wales."
Collins, i. 273; from F. 5. The original is somewhat wormed.
SIR FRANCIS WALSINGHAM to SIR H. SYDNEY.
1580, June 22. Nonsuch.-By advertisement of the un-
certain loyalty of Munster and of certain aid expected by the
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rebels from the King of Spain (though not so great as looked for,
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by reason of the resistance of Portugal) her Majesty has been
moved to send 800 men to Ireland. This is the cause of that
levy which you are to make in those parts. Her Majesty wills
your continual residence in your charge these dangerous times.
She somewhat mislikes that you sometimes resort to Wilton.
P.S.-" The P[rince] of Condye(¹) arryved at Sandewich in
secreat sorte the xixth of this present. The ende of his repeyre
hether is to acquaynte her Majestie with the great wronges they
dayly susteyne, and to demaunde supporte, wherunto I fear
they shall receyve a cowld awntswer.
Endorsed: "To the right honourable Sir Henrie Sidney
Lord President of Wales."
Collins, i. 273; from F. 6, the postscript is autograph.
The SAME to the SAME.
1580, July 8.—I think it inconvenient to place Lord Stafford
a councillor in the Marches. Your letter touching your com-
mission to deal with recusants is by mishap lost; I desire you
would send me the like. The mending the commission will
require time; meantime in my opinion it were good you pro-
ceeded against the Recusants as well as may be.
Collins i. 275; from F. 8.
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SIR RICHARD BUCKLEY to SIR HENRY SYDNEY.
1580, September 7. Bewmarryes. He had been in readiness.
to be transported over with horses and men at the next full sea.
Being stayed by sudden illness he had sent his uncle to signify
the cause and receive Sydney's instructions for the furtherance
of my good lord's [Earl of Leicester] proceedings in this
countie." Thinks his uncle had misconceived Sydney's speeches,
for what he says varies from the direction delivered unto me
by my Lord."
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SIR HENRY SYDNEY to SIR RICHARD BUCKLEY.
1580, September 9. Denbigh.--Acknowledging his letter
and stating that his example would do good, if he offered com-
position for himself, his friends, tenants and kinsfolk for the
lands he and they had encroached in Anglesea and Carnarvon.
It were better he had sent writing of what his uncle had reported.
He cannot think that Buckley had other directions.
Collins i. 278-9; this and the previous letter are printed from
a contemporary copy in B. 18. The signature appears to be
Richard Bucklaie.
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SIR HENRY SYDNEY to ARTHUR, LORD GREY, LORD DEPUTY
of IRELAND.
1580, September 17. Denbigh. In satisfaction of your
request and "easinge of my desirous mynde of your happie
success in that unhapie countrie I send these notes.
Attendance at public prayer would comforte the fewe
Protestants you have there, and abashe the Papistes, whereof
you have many."
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Advises him to have regard to his health, and to devote daily
some hours to virtuous and noble exercises. Live within the
compass of your allowance; wherein "make a pattern of other
men, rather then of me, who by spending there am forced to
spoile my patrimonye here," with what reward or thank you
cannot be ignorant. Let a principal officer of your household
have care for the collection of your Cess ; never agree without
Cesse, for if you take money, it will be made a greate matter
here, and yet not serve your torne there, . . this one particuler
was the thinge that chefely brak my back." This officer I
termed Clerk Controller. If you need my Formuler of my
houshold" I will send it. The Gentleman of your Horse should
be a just and painful man: there lives yet an old man Powle
Grene, who can, and I am sure will, instruct whomsoever you
put in that office.
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Lay no charge for the wars on the country without calling.
them to it, and others of the nobility; if all will not consent,
I doubt not you shall have so strong a party as always shall be
sufficient. In the Cess for the Army and your Household
compound not for any money: "I did, and as I writt before,
undid myself by the same. Be resolute in this that you cess
them according to the state of your household and number of
your garrison. I know none so able to inform you as Secretary
Chalinor; I ever found him painfull, skilfull and faithfull.
Be carefull in the choice of cessers; I found some more honest
than others, yet never a perfect honest man.
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As to the wars now in action, and the Desmonds, and the
conflict in Goulranell. If you advance this year, leave a strong
guard in the Pale "a cottage burnt there wilbe made more here,
then a town burnt in Mounster." If you go about " extirpinge
of those Caniballs of Goulranell," I think I will lay you down a
better plot than any of your predecessors for these two hundred
years followed. I think it very possible to subdue them.
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"In Mounster I cannot perceive that there is any manner
of proceeding yet, but marcially." Leave all of that country
birth behind, and trust your soldiers. Trust not the potentates
of that Province till you have tried them. Spare no cost to
get spies; knaves will be bought for money, and for helping
you to such I know none so apt as Thomas Masterson, Robert
Pipho(¹) and Robert Harpole.
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It is out of season to make any discourse of a general reforma-
tion for that were like as if a man seeing his house on fire,
wold sette downe and drawe a plotte for a newe, before he
wolde putte his helpinge hande to quenche the owlde." But
when you shall make me privy you shall have the best advice
I can give. "If Philip Sydney were in your place, who most
ernestlie and often hath spoken and writen to doe this lovinge
office, he I saie shold have no more of me."
To write of men: the most sufficient most faithfull kind I
found were the Baron of Upper Ossory, and Sir Nicholas Malbie,
both for counsel and action. Make much of this bringer-
Auditor Jenison-he will stand you in stead. Give countenance
to Thomas le Strange, he will inform you of the country where
he dwells. I recommend Launcelot Alforde the Surveyor.
My dearest friend and kinsman Sir Henry Harrington you shall
find not void of good counsel. Sir Nicholas Bagnall I ever
found a constant friend. I desire your countenance for my
cousin James Wingfeld, I trust he will deserve it. The Bishop
of Meath I found ever a good counsellor. "I might wright of
many other, but I will wright evill of none, yet evell have I
founde of some whome you must use."
I had forgotten three kinsmen of my own, Sir Edward More,
Owen More and Thomas More; let them know I forget them not.
The best of Captains that I left behind was Humphrey
Mackworth" he was a boye of myne owne bredinge."
Postscript.-Asking for Grey's assistance in procuring pay-
ment of a debt due to him by O'Reilly. Also recommending to
him Sir Henry Cowley, who "having by my appointment the
charge of the Kings Countie, kept the countrie well ordered and
in good obedience." Once more I pray you to be good to Thomas
Masterson one of the ancientest followers I had there. "For
my last precept, make not many ministers for the layinge owte
of your money
what losse I sustained that waie, no man can
better informe your lordship then this bearer."
Collins, i. 279-83; from B. 19, a copy kept by Sydney, written
in the same hand as the copy of the two previous letters.
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SIR PHILLIP SYDNEY to ROBERT SYDNEY.
1580, October 18. Leicester House.-Advising him on his
studies and travels.
Collins i. 283-5; from B. 20, a contemporary copy, endorsed
by the second Earl of Leicester-" My vncles letter to my [father]
abroad in his travail." Printed by W. Gray Miscellaneous Works
of Sir P. Sydney, pp. 333-9.
SIR HENRY
SYDNEY to ROBERT SYDNEY.
[1580], October 28. Ludlow.-Robin I hear well of you and
the company you keep. Love you those we have done and do.
Advises him as to his bearing and exhorts him to follow his
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discreet and virtuous brother's rule. "Who with great dis-
cretyons to hys great commendatyon, won love, and could
variously ply ceremony with ceremony." I hear you have the
Dutch tongue sufficiently, whereof I am glad. As to the supply
of money for his needs. "I thank you my dear boy, for the
Martern skynys, you write of. It ys more than ever your elder
brother sent me; and I will thank you more if they cum, for
yet I here not of them, nor ever saw Cassymyres picture."
Collins, i. 272-3; from a transcript in A. 122. Collins dated
it 1578 apparently having added the date to the transcript. But
it would seem to belong to 1580.
ROBERT SYDNEY to SIR HENRY SYDNEY.
1580, November 1. Prague. Yesterday I came hither where
I mean to stay a good part of this winter, and if I may I will
learn to ride. Next year I will go into Italy and afterwards
into France. My brother wrote if there were any good wars
I should go to them, but as yet I have heard of none. From
Nurenberghe we came to Ingolstadt, then to Augsbourg,
Munchen and Regensbourg. After Christmas we go to Vienna :
and will see so much of Hungaric as I may and Cracow, if the
King of Poland come thither.
Collins, i. 285; the holograph original-B. 21--is endorsed
"The xviijth day of Janary 1580, Roberte Sydneye ffrom
Prage and Boemya by Pynyre, a carryor of Ludlowe."
SIR HENRY SYDNEY to ROBERT SYDNEY.
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[1581], Baynards Castle. London.-Your letters of 17 Sept.
and 9 Nov. I have received. They are most heartily welcome.
The universal testimony that is made of you so rejoices me that
nothing can be more to my comfort. Perge, perge, my Robyn
in the fylyall fear of God, and in the meanest ymaginacyon of
your self, and to the lovyng dyrectyon of your most lovyng
brother." Approves of his being at Prague and his intention
to go to Vienna. But cannot tell how to design his travel
into Italy; would not have him go specially, for there is per-
petual war between the Pope and us; and for some other res-
pects would not have him go thither. From Spain we are under
an inhibition, France in endless troubles, the Low Country in
irrecoverable misery. Leaves it to him whether he should
return after seeing Vienna or spend the summer in those parts.
Suggests he should go to Moravia, Silesia and Cracovia ; from
thence through Saxon, Holst, and Pomerland to Denmark and
Sweden. Acquaynt you sumwhat with the estate of the
fre Steates; and so at Hamboro to imbark, and to wynter wyth
me."
Exhorts him to follow the example and direction of his
brother. "I speak yt wythout flatery of hym, or of my self,
he hathe the most rare vertues that ever I found in any man.
In your travells, thyes documentys I wyll gyve you, not as
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myne but hys practyses. Seke the knowlege of the estate
of every Prynce, Court and Cytte, that you pas thoro. Adres
your self to the Company, to learn thys of the elder sort, and
yet neglect not the youngar. By the one you shall gather
learning, wysdom and knowlege, by the other acquayntans,
languages and exercise. Thyes he affectuatly observed, with
great gayn of understandyng. Ons aguayn I say imytate him.”
Is glad of his familiarity with Sir Harry Nevellys son and Mr.
Savell. "The 21 of thys present I receved your letter of the
12th of the same." "I fynd by Harry Whyte that all your
money is gon, whych wyth sum wunder displeaseth me; and
if you cannot frame your charges, according to that proportyon
I have appoynted you, I must and wyl send for you home.
I have sent order to Mr. Languet for one hundryth poundys for
you, whych is twenty pound more than I promysed you; and
thys I looke and order, that it shall sarve you tyll the last of
Marche 1580. Assure your self I wyll not inlarg one grote,
therfore looke well to your charges."
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Hopes he is now at Strasburg and will stay till " the myddest
of Apryll cum twelvemonyth." He should apply himself to
his studies. I am sure you cannot but fynd what lak in
learnyng you have, by your often departyng from Oxford.
Wryte me monythly, and of your charges particularly; and
either in Latyne or French." Commend me to Mr. Languet,
Doctor Lubetyus and Mr. Doctor Sturmius.
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Collins i. 246-7; from a transcript in A. 40. Collins dates the
letter 25 March, 1578, but was apparently doubtful at all events
of the day; the letter is clearly later than Robert Sydney's of 1 Nov.
1580, and was probably written about the beginning of 1581.
SIR FRANCIS WALSINGHAM to SIR HENRY SYDNEY.
1580-[81]. February 24. From the Court.-One Marchemond
is come out of France from Monsieur, who earnestly sollicits
her Majesty's resolution in the matter of the marriage. Though
her Majesty seem to hearken, yet it may peradventure be as
doubtful as heretofore.(¹) In the North matters go ill; the Earl
of Morton continues prisoner in Dumbarton, and Mr. Randolph
has hitherto prevailed little. A convention of the Nobility
was appointed at Edinburgh for the 20th of this present.
Recommends the bearer, his nephew Amyas.
Collins i. 286; from B. 14.
SIR PHILIP SYDNEY to EDMUND MOLLINEUX.
1581, April 10. Baynard's Castle.--Praying him not to cross
Fulk Grevell's title in his Letters Patent. "Your loving Frend,
Philippe Sidney."
Collins, i. 293; original not found.
(1) Collins (i. 287-92) prints from another source the letter which Sir Philip
Sydney wrote to the Queen on this occasion.
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SIR FRANCIS WALSINGHAM to SIR HENRY SYDNEY.
1581, April 11. From the Court.-" Abowt the end of Februarie
last I writt to your lordship on the behalfe of my cousen Foulke
Grievell for the proffitts of the office fallen unto him there in
the Marches by Mr. Dudley's death." I have also written to
Mr. Fox advising him friendly to let Greville enjoy the office
with all commodities "which no doubt was meant unto him
by her Majesty." Mr. Fox intends to stand in law with Greville
for the profits which Dudley had by the late increase of fees.
Knowing your good affection for my cousin I doubt not you
will do what you may with Mr. Fox.
Collins i. 293; from B. 17.
EDMOND MOLLINEUX to SIR P. SYDNEY.
1581, April 28. Saloppe."-Acknowledging his letter and
assuring him as to his dealing with Mr. Grevell's suit.
Collins i. 293; original not found.
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The KING of PORTUGAL to SIR PHILIP SYDNEY.
1581, May 3. Tunis.-Reporting as to his affairs which go
extremely well; as to the preparations which are being made
and the news from Portugal.
Collins, i. 294; from a modern translation in B. 15.
SIR FRANCIS WALSINGHAM to SIR HENRY SYDNEY.
1581, June 21. Barnellms. I understand that my cousin
Grevell's matter concerning the office granted to him in the
Marches of Wales was by you referred to Sir Thomas Leighton
and Mr. Philip Sydney, who have set down an award, which
they are sending to you and the Council. May it please you
to have a care for putting the award in execution. I shall accept
any favour you extend to the gentleman, as done to myself.
Collins, i. 295; from A. 123. Signed.
CERTAIN SPECIALL NOTES TO BE IMPARTED to MR. PHILIPPE
SIDNEY ON THE BEHALF of MY LORD, IF OCCASION SO REQUIRE.(¹)
1582, April 27.-The chief cause that moves him to have
any liking to take the government of Ireland (if offered him)
is in the respect he bears him. If he will promise to go with
him and succeed him in the government (if her Majesty
allow), he will go; otherwise he will not leave his quiet at home
to enter into so toilsome a place. 2. If her Majesty stand on
terms with him, that he has been a chargeous and wasteful
servant, the place is not fit for him to accept with that disgrace.
3. If his former service is allowed, it cannot carry due credit,
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without some badge of public favour; as by title of nobilitation
with land bestowed. 4. He would rather carry the title of
Lieutenant than Deputy.
Collins i. 295; from A. 114. In the writing of E. Molineux;
signed H. Sydney.
SIR HENRY SYDNEY to THOMAS SACKFORD, Master of the
Requests.
1582, June 6. Hereford.-I have found small favour of others
in that office, yet hope for better favour from your hands.
I crave your help for two poor men, indicted for manslaughter
for the supposed killing of a very common drunkard. I
examined the matter, and can find nothing to be laid to their
charge. Postscript.-" Good Cosyn, freynd me effectually in
thys small matter, and I wyll requyte yt.'
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Collins, i. 296; from A. 125. Signed H. Sydney; postscript
autograph.
S. SCORY to Mr. GEORGE HOPTON.
1583, July 6.-" Touching the wordes spoken to Mr. Tracy,
as they weare onlie in waye of complainet and greife, so if I had
throughlie perswaded myselfe that Sir Phillip Sydney upon
meere mislike and purpose and not of oversight had used
strangenesse toward me I shold never have forborne to doe him
reverence as before."
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As for my letter wherewith he misliketh I can assure him
that I never had written worde therof but moved thereto by
his so bitter which albeit indeede was grounded upon a false
supposition. Yet to Sir Phillip who thought it trewe, I might
not wel answer otherwise. And whether mine be intemperate
in any sort (his considered) I dare make him selfe judge.~ And
for my part I wish, for the special honor wherewith in the very
hottest of his fathers questions with mine I have stoode possessed
to him ward (which my daylie wordes of him have witnessed),
that neyther my wordes had bene misconstrued of him nor
his maner misunderstood of me, and consequentlie that I had not
bene charged with his letter nor he greved with mine answer.
Thus much I wright for special consideration, which is moare by
the one halfe then I wold do if the cause concerned any subject of
this land (excepting Counsaillors) beside him selfe. If I shold go
farther, I shold be guiltye to the world, condemned of your selfe,
and although I shold therin verefie the reproches of his late letter
written in his heate yet I shold belye his sondrie wordes of me
to contrarie effect and his owne hand in my behalfe to his father,
which I think weare spoken and written with moare temper
and indifference then any thinge conserning me hath passed
from him of late. And so I ende and right hartelie commend
me. At my lodging this Saterday vjo July 1583. Yours
assured to command. S. Scory."
iv. 72.
11 pp.
4
99
CORRESPONDENCE OF SIR ROBERT SYDNEY, AFTER-
WARDS VISCOUNT LISLE AND EARL OF LEICESTER.
ROBERT SYDNEY to ROBERT WALKER.
[1575 ?], September 12. Oxford.
Oxford." After most hartie
comendations unto yow, the cause of my writinge at this tyme
is to desire yow to buye me curtains for my bedd, and a gowne
of cloth of some pretie colore, a carpet for my table, a paire
of pillow beeres and a pillow, and ij paire of wollen stokins.
Thus I end desiringe yow to do my comendations to your wiffe.
From Christes Church in Oxford the xijth of September."
1160 (1). 1 p.; apparently signed only: the writing differs
much from that of later years.
4
ROBERT SYDNEY to E. MOLYNEUX.
1582. "This Sonday." The Court.-Good Mr. Mullineux,
I pray you have sett downe in writing the reasons why her
Majestie shoulde erect the office I sue for. You must doe it
in good terms for it is to be shewed to his Majestie. I pray
yow lett me heare quickly from yow for the Queene will be
spoken to very shortly about it. . .Yours Assuredly Robert
Sidney."
"To my very loving frend Mr. Mullineux at the Grasshopper
in Chepsid, with all speed, in London."
1160 (2). p. holograph. Endorsed (apparently by Molyneux)
Mr. Robert Sydney from the Courte at Grenewich."
JOACHIM CAMERARIUS to [ROBERT SYDNEY.]
[1582], March 28. Mentz. I was summoned here to attend
the Elector of Mentz, who died unexpectedly two days before
my arrival. He was a prince of great judgment and skill in
affairs, and a lover of peace.
""
Doctor Pailly is sent against his will to Prussia to the Marquis
George Frederick. Else he would have written to you quod
certo scio nec tibi ignotum est, tui fratrisque tui studiosissimus.
The King of Poland has made peace with Moscow on tolerable
conditions. Moscow cedes all Livonia, and relinquishes to
Poland the Duchy of Polozk [Poloscensem]. The rest of the
territory occupied by the Poles is restored to Moscow. If you are
writing to your brother (omni humana virtute praestantissimus)
salute him in my name.
I. 22. 11 pp. No address. Latin holograph.
66
JOACHIM CAMERARIUS to ROBERT SYDNEY.
[1582 ?], May 23. Nuremberg. I send this as a common
letter to you and your brother. The Imperial Diet will begin
shortly; already there is great preparation; may it lead rather
to ἔργα than πάρεργα. There have been terrible storms
throughout upper Germany. Commend me to your brother.
100
"Generosa nobilitate, virtute et doctrina praestantissimo
juveni D. Roberto Sydnaeo Domino et amico suo, Londin."
I. 23. 1½ pp. Latin holograph.
OB. GIPHANIUS to ROBERT SYDNEY.
[1586 ?], May 18. Strasburg. Thanking him for his
courteous letter of goodwill, and begging that he will not forget
Giphanius. It is reported that there is open war in France:
that the King has sent his forces against the party of
Navarre, Condé, and Rochelle. Dux Parmensis "illa quae
Belgicae olim praefuit " has reached Luxemburg from Italy,
bearing in his bosom, as it is said, peace and war. The Spanish
fleet for Belgium is stayed at Lisbon. The States " quoque
ut vocant," are besieging Groningen: the Spaniards think to
relieve it.
..
Addressed: Clarissimo et Generossimo Comiti D. Roberto
Sidneio, domino suo clementissimo. Norimbergam.
IV. 168. p. Latin holograph.
1
2
SIR ROBERT SYDNEY to LADY SYDNEY.
1587. "This Tuesday." Richmond.-"My most deer
Barbara, think no unkindnes I pray you at my long stay from
you, since it doth no way proceed of want of desyre to bee with
you. I ame upon my dispatch, but besydes that there is
an other matter which holds me heer which is this. It hath
bin told Mr. Secretary that I should have complained of him
to the Queene and hee hath told me of yt; I must stay heer til
I can make her satisfy him that there was no such thing, and I
hope to bring that about eyther to-day or to-morrow at the
farthest, and then I wil not fayle to come to my sweet Barbara.
In the meanetime I wish you all the joyes of the world and once
more pray you not to bee troubled with my staying heer. .
Your most loveing husband R. Sydney.”
"To my most deerly beloved my Lady Sydney at Bainards
Castle."
XVIII. 3. 1 p.
A
SIR ROBERT SYDNEY to LADY SYDNEY.
1588, April 26. Baynards Castle. . ." Mr. Secretary useth
mee very well and in a day or twoe I thinck our counsel shall
meete... Jaques Heer hath sent you a fan of fethers: a very
fine on in my fancy. Farewell sweete wenche, and make much
of little Mall."
XVIII. 14. p.
SIR ROBERT SYDNEY to LADY SYDNEY.
1588, May 24. London." The matters between Mr.
Secretary and mee bee almost at an end. I find him courteous
unto mee and I doe not dout but hee will bee my friend. The
caws that keepes mee heer is to begin some sute to the Queene,"
101
P.S." See you kiss my Lady of Pembrokes hands and doe
your best to excuse my not writing. And make much of Tom.
Sydney."
..
To my most deerly beloved my Lady Sydney at Ivie-
church."
XVIII. 8. p.
SIR ROBERT SYDNEY to LADY SYDNEY.
1588, May 31. At Court." I ame sorry to breake promis
with you.
But trust mee the fault is not mine, for I ame com-
manded by Mr. Secretary to stay heer til Schenck hath his
dispatch, which wil bee to-morrow.”
σε Το
To.. my Lady Sydney at Ivychurch."
XVIII. 5.
ļ
p.
SIR ROBERT SYDNEY to LADY SYDNEY.
1588, August 5. At Camp." Mine own Barbara. For
ought I can see my Lady of Pembroke neede not stir for any
feare of the ennimy, for I thinck hee will doe us no greate harme
this yeare. My intention holds of bringing you up to London
this winter and would send you now money for your charges
till then, but that these soddain stirs have spent all I had, and
cannot heare of Golding, whoe is gon to receve the rents of the
Sussex lands."
..
To.. my Lady Sydney at Wilton."
XVIII. 12.
p.
SIR ROBERT SYDNEY to LADY SYDNEY.
[1588], August 6. "The Camp."
Send me worde what
my Lady of Pembrokes determination is; if the ennemy come
not I will send for you, and if he doe I will send you mony
to provide for your going into Wales and you neede not dout
that you shall bee taken on the sudden, for the ennimies will
not bee heer so soone but that I shall have leasure to take order
for you. . . Thinck not any unkindnes in me that I ame now
away from you : for the troubles of these times overrule my will.”
66 To my
Lady Sydney at Wilton."
XX. 13. p.
3
66
Sir ROBERT SYDNEY to LADY SYDNEY
[1588, August].-"I ame sent away in hast into Scotland,
so as I can not come to you before my going. The
journey will not last long for I hope to bee back again within
three weeks. . . I will leave order with Golding that if in my
absence my Lady of Pembroke remove you shall have mony
to furnishe you. I send you heer a letter from the princes of
Orang, shee hath sent you her owne picture, the old princesis
and her sons.
66
To my most dearly beloved the Lady Sydney at Wilton."
XX. 10.
p.
102
SIR ROBERT SYDNEY to LADY SYDNEY.
1588, September 2. "At Edenburg."-" Before my coming
forthe I tooke order with Golding to let you have any thing
you needed. . . My jorney was so soddain that I could not see
you before my coming forthe, but I hope to bee with you ere
long for I looke every day to bee caled back. . . . Since my
busines bec greate excuse the shortnes of my writing."
"To.. Lady Sydney at Wilton."
XVIII. 11. p.
1
2
SIR ROBERT SYDNEY to LADY SYDNEY.
1588, September 16. London.-"Sweete wenche. I will
not write you any other thing at this time but that I came
yester night very wel to this towne and wil make all hast to
come to you. I must have some time to discharge my self of
my service in Scotland, and perhaps there may some busines
ryse out of my Lorde of Leysters will.
..
To.. Lady Sydney at Wilton.”
XVIII. 13. p.
1
""
66
SIR ROBERT SYDNEY TO LADY SYDNEY.
1588, September 26. London.-- The care to make a full
end with Mr. Secretary doth hold mee heer. . . I hope to sett
out hence towards you upon Saturday."
1
XVIII. 7. P.
2
SIR WILLIAM BORLASE to SIR ROBERT SYDNEY.
1589, August 23. Flushing." My very good Lorde, this
present Sonday I receaved letters from Sir Thomas Morgan and
the States, wherein they presse upon me very sore to sende out
twoo companies more, owt of this towne to Bergen, against
which towne the enimic hath presently an exploit in hande;
and Sir Thomas is so weake in the towne that both he and the
States feare they shall not be able to resist the enimie; and I
assure you that this towne is so weake of men that I am not
able to spare them any. Wherefore it were good that your
Lordship woulde be a meane for the hastninge of those men
away, which as I heare are already shipt at Gravesende, that
the towne be not indaungered for wante of men." I am so
visited with sickness I could not write this myself.
IV. 43. There is a slightly different copy in B. 12, both copies
are signed only. p.
14
2
SIR WILLIAM BORLASE to SIR ROBERT SYDNEY.
(1)
1589, September 15. Flushing. I have written divers letters
to you that you would establish your garrison, and that I may
know what companies you shall keep here continually. I am
daily troubled with letters from Mr. Bodley and the States to
have out some of the old companies in exchange for some that
(1) Misdated 1594 by Collins.
,
103
be come out of Portugal, which I have refused to do. Mr. Gilpin
came here for no other purpose. I have placed Capt. Smith
according to your own and the Council's letters. If Mr.
Champernon's company had been of any strength, I would have
received him and sent Smith into the field. Mr. Champernon's
company is in better order now, for men are come from England ;
I can have him from Bergen, if it is your pleasure.
""
.
The new orders are arrived. It is impossible to be kept,
there are so many of Mr. Digges his articles, such as were
never sene or heard of amongst martiall men. All his articles
are to be concluded in only three: to muster straightly; to
punish either captain or soldier that deceives the Queen, severely;
to pay well, if it may be. If these be well observed "
we shall
have no neede of Mr. Digges his fine heade amongst soldiers."
The Commissaries must be honest, not such as will be corrupted
by any captain; he that takes such a muster as this must be
a man of some countenance and one of credit. I send you the
names of all the Companies in the garrison. I am sorry to
hear of the death of Capt. Henry White; he had need be a
man of some government to occupy that room.
Collins, i. 299-300; from A. 119.
..
SIR WILLIAM BORLASE to SIR ROBERT SYDNEY.
1589, Sept. 18. Flushing.-The new orders for paying the
soldiers 2s. in money and 8s. in bread are disliked in the town,
because so many poor men live by the soldiers; whilst the
soldier had rather take seven groats in money and make his
own provision, than eight groats in bread and money together.
I am forced to stay the execution of these orders until you
come or I have other directions.
"I have again been sollicited by the States and Mr. Bodley
to have a companic or two more out of this town; so finding
eleven companies in the town I have sent Captain Smith with
his companic to the Camp, leavinge ten companies in the towne
which is garde enough. I would to God that your lordship
would send me worde, howe many companies you shoulde have
here still in your garrisonne, for they sollicite me still to have
out those companies which be not cautionary; and the
cautionary companies be but sixe. The enimie is very stronge,
and the States very weake.'
IV. 436. 1 p.
NICHOLAS DE BLOCQ to SIR ROBERT SYDNEY.
1589, Nov. 20. Flushing.-Though unknown to your Lord-
ship, I venture to present to you the attached writing, for your
judgment. Also another little discourse on the difference
between the followers of Calvin and Luther.
Endorsed: "Blocqs Letters that dedecated the bookes."(1)
II. 1. 1 pp.
(1) See vol. i. p. lvii., No. 1197.
104
SIR WILLIAM BORLASE to Sir ROBERT SYDNEY,
..
""
1589, November 22. Flushing.-Begging him to deal with
Mr. Secretary and Mr. Treasurer of the great want of shoes.
It is pitifull to see howe the poor Souldier is pinched this colde
weather, and greivous to heare their dailie complaints.' The
bread given out, since the new Orders, is "so exceedinge mustie
that men are scarce able to eat it.'... I beseech you to deal for
remedy of these abuses. On looking into the Council's letters
I find the Order not to be for the 8d. in bread only but in victuals;
the Captains make a doubt to receive it, as they have done, in
bread, and make suit for it to be in victuals. I am troubled
with these matters, as you shall be unless you provide thorough-
ly before coming over. The House is near ready for you and
the hangings and all things up.
Collins i, 394; from A. 120.
SIR WILLIAM BORLASE to Sir ROBERT SYDNEY.
1589[-90], Jan. 9. Flushing.-The quietness of this town.
and of all the country hereabout is such that the only occasion
of writing is to entreat you, before your coming over, to provide
some order for the arming of the soldiers, whereof the captains
affirm all income to be taken from them by the late orders.
The soldiers dislike this bread; if you could procure it to be
taken away it would be acceptable both to the town and
garrison. At every good wind we are in hope to see you here.
IV. 41.
p.
•
SIR WILLIAM BORLASE to SIR ROBERT SYDNEY.
1589[-90], February 3. Flushing. This morning I have
advertisement from the Governor and captains of Ostend, of
some enterprise against that place. They request me to send
two companies, which I defer to do until I have direction from
you. The soldiers here continually complain of their bad
bread. This day there are executed by command of the States
forty or fifty mariners, taken prisoners and brought hither by
the men of war. Amongst them divers soldiers of Gravelines,
whose execution I have furthered, for the massacre they made
of our men at Sir Philip Sydney's being at Gravelines.
Collins i. 394; from A. 121.
GEORGE GILPIN to SIR ROBERT SYDNEY.
1589[-90], March 7. [Stilo Angliae.] The Hague.-Being
returned from Zelande and Barguen opt Zoom I found your
letter of 20 January: welcome because we were put in hope to
have enjoyed your presence; in Flushing and Middleborgh I
found them all longing for the same. I am now void of hope
of seeing you, by reason of the Earl of Warwick's "discease");
(1) Collins, "disease."
105
yet trust this will not alter your mind, by service in wars to
make great the name of Sidneys; wherein your brother left
such a testimony of his zeal to religion that the renown thereof
will last to the world's end. Assures him of his service. It
were good you could bring over a hundred or two of men to fill
up the companies of your garrison. Since the taking of Breda
Court Maurice is come hither, leaving there the Count of
Hohenlo, with Captain Harrogieres who commands the garrison.
The loss much amazes the enemy, and will divert all his intents.
Between Vendlo and Ruremonde are passed the Maese about
60 ensigns of Foot and 10 cornets of Horse, being come as far
as Helmont; so it is thought he will have a laying to Breda.
Others write the meaning is only to victual the towns near
Breda. We understand Hanno Veccho had the keys of Geer-
trudenberg taken from him by command of the Duke. It is
said that town has not three weeks victual, and those of Bolduck
refuse to disprovide themselves; Stoenberghen, Rosendael
and Wouwe are likewise slenderly provided. Count Maurice
insists to have a new levy of 3 or 4,000 men: the States agree
but slowly. Verdugo this last frost made a road into Friesland,
but only fired a village or two. Good store of men are put
into Steenwyck and Deventer. Sir Frauncis Vere is ready
to depart to his garrison in Doesborghe.
Collins, i. 395; from A. 112.
GEORGE GILPIN to SIR ROBERT SYDNEY.
1590, April 24. Flushing.-There being occasion 'to send
some Deputies to Bergen op Zoom, the Council were pleased
to ask me to accompany Councillor Walcke. I was the more
ready to go in the hope that after our business was despatched
I might present my services to you here. I was however,
taken ill and fearing to be delayed whilst affairs at the Hague,
with which Mons de Bodley was much troubled, required my
presence (the contrary winds also making your crossing un-
certain), I must ask your Excellency to accept my excuses.
To show my desire to serve you, I have written some small
points as a memoir for you on taking charge, with no wish to
lay down the law to a person of your quality and experience.
My illness must be my excuse for not writing to you in English,
and with my own hand.
IV. 46. 11 pp. French: signed only.
MEMORANDA for FLUSHING.
Enclosure with foregoing.
1590, April 24.-"Certaines memories desquelles plairi
Monsr. le Gouverneur de Flissingues auoir deue consideration
pour la meilleure direction de sa Charge audyt Gouvernement."
1. To observe the treaties between her Majesty and the States
General, and especially those touching the cautionary places.
106
2. To keep the Council of the States well and continually in-
formed of all occurrences. 3. As Flushing is one of the principal
towns of Zeeland and a member of the Estates of that province
held at Middelburg, there will be need for frequent conferences.
4. The authority of the Magistrate and Burgesses should be
maintained. 5. In the interests of justice firm military
discipline should be kept. 6. Care should be taken for the
choice of Captains and officers who will set a good example to
their men. 7. There should be an able and sufficient person
as Lieutenant Governor. 8. Care should be taken to avoid
the evils that follow from changes of Governor. 9. Special
care should be shewn in the choice of the governor's household.
10. No heed should be paid to false reports and calumnies, which
are the chief cause of all misunderstandings. 11. The com-
panics should be kept complete and well paid. 12. Opportunity
should be taken to give the soldiers experience of active service
when the States require help. 13. If the soldiers are well paid,
the burgesses and country folk about are less likely to have
occasion to complain; and this will be the best way to win.
their hearts. 14. The Magistrates should be required to see
that any burgess, who has wronged a soldier, makes amends.
15. As the fortifications show in some places signs of decay,
prompt arrangements should be made with the Magistrates
for their repair. 16. In conclusion not to weary his Excellency
I give the advice of Solomon: initium sapientiae timor domini;
therefore there should be established a good and laudable
exercise of the true religion.
IV. 45. 3 pp.
GEORGE GILPIN to SIR ROBERT SYDNEY.
1590, April 25. The Hague.-As to a packet sent to Sir
William Browne from Mons. Aldegonde, who will expect an
answer. Here we are expecting to hear of the Deputies success
in France, whose letters from Angiers contained only their
audience by the King. They had conferred with Mr. Secretary,
but found not his commission other than to hear and see how
matters passed. This little likes them and breeds a general
doubt of inconveniences to follow, and peace is here more talked
of openly. After the return of the Deputies more will be known.
Collins i. 299; from A. 113.
THOMAS BODLEY to SIR ROBERT SYDNEY.
1590, May 29. The Hague. I have perused those Articles
which you sent me, and set down what I think. There is great
reason in most of them; because the chief cannot be performed
without further order from her Majesty, you should delay your
answer till my Lord Buckhurst comes hither.
Postscript. I have received yours of the 25th and dealt
with the Council.
Spanj
107
Collins i. 300; from A. 114. Holograph. Bodley's comments
on the Articles which relate to the garrison of Flushing are
annexed.
GEORGE GILPIN to SIR ROBERT SYDNEY.
1590, June 2, Stilo Angliae. The Hague.-I received yours
of the 28th May yesterday as I was ready to ride towards Leyden
with Mr. Bodley. I might enlarge more, if I had an hour with
you, as I trust to do ere long; advises secrecy.(1) I think it better
for you to stay a while in your government, till such order be
established as you find needful.
Mr. Bodley has written upon the Articles. My experience
is that it is more wisdom to give these men good words and not
to contend with them. Mr. Wilkes is coming over; this people
do not show any great liking; but the issue cannot be judged.
All is at a stay; his excellency is at the camp; there is some
small skirmishing; the fort goes forward. There is a new stir
in Groeningen on a practice of Verdugo to bring in soldiers,
which failed. Count William wrote for horsemen, to attempt.
some service whilst they are (as it were) divided in the town, but
can get no help hence.
Collins i. 301; from A. 115.
SIR THOMAS HENEAGE to SIR ROBERT SYDNEY.
1590, June 13. At the Court.-Assuring him of his good will.
Now by her Majesties commandment, I write unto you that
there is intelligence of some device for hammering an enterprise
against Flushing; it is therefore needful that you be
vigilant. There is an opinion that Bodnam, that is at Dunkirk,
sets out presently two ships, it is thought to pass to Antwerp
by Flushing, to which it were good to have an eye.
both to the maryners and Armour of the Towne, which your
brother I knowe was ever jealouse of."
"And so
"To my honorable good friend Sir Robert Sidney, knight,
governor of Flussinge.
Collins i. 302; from A. 104; signed.
""
THOMAS WILKES to SIR ROBERT SYDNEY.
1590, June 15. The Hague.-" Verdugo with 2000 horse
and 500 foote is entred upon the skyrt of Frize, joyning upon the
landes of Groeningen where he hath taken (sithence my arrival
here) a forte from the States called Gemetyl." He has marched
up the sea, and is approaching a second fort of great importance.
Count William has written for speedy succour. And because
Count Maurice cannot spare any part of his forces, the Council
of State write to you for the two auxiliary Companies. If you
think fit, give notice of the necessity and sending of them to my
(1) Collins omits the first part of the letter.
108
Lord Treasurer. It were unfit to refuse both in respect of the
service and of my negotiation, which hitherto is much applauded
by the States, and great hope had of the issue.
Collins, i. 302-3; from A. 105; signed.
THOMAS WILKES to SIR ROBERT SYDNEY
1590, June 23. The Hague." The Counsell of Estate(1) are
sent by the States Generall to reside at Arnham there to second
the pourposes of the Co. Maurice for some furder attempt uppon
the forte before Zutphen et cet, so as I cannot acqueynt them
with the letter to your lordship from my Lord Treasurer :
howbeit, if there shalbe cause for your better excuse I will
acquaynt them with it by writing. Here no news but an
imagination of the coming of the Duke of Parma to Nimeguen,
and that Verdugo attempts Nicuzell in Frise. Begs for any
news from England, fearing the continuance of the old custom
of writing to men abroad on public service, now there is no
Secretary.
""
Collins i. 303; from A. 106.
THOMAS WILKES to SIR ROBERT SYDNEY.
1590, July 1. The Hague. I received yours of the 25th
this morning by a soldier coming from the camp, signifying
the refusal of the Dutch commander to join in signing the weekly
certificate and taking musters. The States had not usually
joined in musters taken by ourselves, in respect of the common
frauds used by our captains. Not signing the certificate is,
I suppose, as not allowing the orders for the pay. All this I
shall remedy. Meantime the English commissary should
execute his orders by inviting the Dutch commissary thereto,
and if he refuse take witness.
M
There are strange delays and hitherto no answer to my pro-
positions. They seem glad of my coming, but do nothing;
I suppose from lack of authority.
Collins i. 303-4; from A. 107.
COUNT MAURICE of NASSAU to SIR ROBERT SYDNEY.
1590, July 15, (N.S.)-Camp before Nimeguen. Captain
Metkerke will inform you of what I have done in the matter
you know of; I have written to Messieurs de Zelande to leave
off summoning men to execute it. Signed: "Vostre tres
affectionne amy de vous faire service, Maurice de Nassau."
Collins, i. 305; from A. 109.
THOMAS WILKES to SIR ROBERT SIDNEY.
1590, July 13. The Hague.-Thanking him for his letters
of the 4th and 8th; my letters from England are from such as
(1) Collins, "Ostat."
109
do not write news, as the Lord Treasurer, or such as cannot
write but of matters in the Exchange or in the "horsefaire in
Powles, where many things are daily and fowndlie reported."
As to the bruit of treating of peace with Spain or that “I
should be employed hether about any suche matter." I hold
nothing so strange as the delays used with me here, and cannot
Valk has delivered me reasons concern-
conjecture the causes.
ing the debts of the two companies mentioned in your letter.
I will write home concerning your powder.
The Duke of Parma is come to Brussels, where Richardot is
with him. There is practice to set Brabant and Flanders to
mediate peace with these Provinces united. Parma is levying
men to march into France to the succour of the Leaguers.
Collins i. 304-5; from A. 108.
-
CHARLES HUYGENS, by order of the COUNCIL of STATE of the
UNITED PROVINCES, to SIR ROBERT SYDNEY.
1590, July 24, (N.S.) Arnheim.-We have several times
begged that you would send two of your auxiliary companies
from Flushing to be employed with others of your nation
elsewhere, and have taken your excuses in good part. There
has been time to receive answer from the Queen, your mistress,
or her Council. In the interest of the country we must beg
you to send us two companies.
IV. 48. 1 p.
1 p.
French: signed.
THOMAS WILKES to SIR ROBERT SYDNEY.
1590, July 22. The Hague.-" Concerning myne owne pro-
ceedings with these people, I doe assure myself they are as
hedstrong as so many Bulles." No regard for her Majesty's
merits, nor good manner to thank her for their preservation.
I find two causes; one, want of judgement on the advantage
they have that their conjunction more imports her Majesty,
than the succour of England benefits them; the other, the
common galls we have given them which rest unplastered. I
have not yet lost all hope.
For France there is some canvassing under hand; it will be
dangerous to let it go forward, therefore I have given advice
how it may be prevented. "I feare no peace with Spaigne,
they are fixed so strongly uppon their liberties, and hate with
a most perfect hatred, as well the Spaniard as any other
monarchial comaundement over them.”
I have heard about a sharp letter to you from the Council of
Estate about the two companies auxiliary. I doubt not you
will answer as appertaineth: and, because they will be earnest
with you, I could wish you forbore to come hither,
Collins, i. 305-6; from A. 110,
110
COUNT MAURICE of NASSAU to Sir ROBERT SYDNEY.
1590, August 10. (N.S.) Camp before Nimeguen.-I hear
by Le Chevalier Vere that you intend to come to as soon as
you know we shall camp elsewhere. I am resolved to dislodge
from before this town within two or three days. I pray you
come with some number of your men to Gorniscom.
Collins, i. 306; from transcript in F. 1, f. la.
THOMAS WILKES to SIR ROBERT SYDNEY.
1590, August 10. The Hague.-I have been absent in North
Holland 10 days, and on my return received your letters. The
longer I stay the more delay appears; these men temporize
to discover the success in France. If you could discover what
they do in Zealand, I should thereby guess all the rest; Vander
Warke, who is now employed thither, is lewdly affected unto
us, yet makes show of affection to her Majesty's service;
procure him to be observed.
I trust by the next dispatch to have news of my revocation.
I am sorry of the garboil like to grow in Scotland; it will happen
in an unseasonable time, unless the Leaguers be well beaten.
We have nothing of the doings of the World on that side, but
what comes by you.
Collins i. 307; from A. 111.
THOMAS WILKES to SIR ROBERT Sydney.
1590, August 22. The Brill.-I return home in all things
re infecta, and have no better hope of success from the States.
As you have used me with favour in these parts, I would it
may please you to use me at home. I look to embark this
afternoon.
Collins, i. 307; from A. 96.
SIR WILLIAM BORLASE to SIR ROBERT SYDNEY.
1590, Sept. 4. Flushing.-This morning are arrived from
Ysendike a drummer of the enemy's and three boors to buy the
kine, sheep and horses which were yesterday brought in. They
will give more than they would otherwise be sold for. I beg
you to determine whether they shall have them again. If
you
mean to have them sold here, will you send a drummer into
the island to give warning to the boors.
IV. 49.
p.
GEORGE GILPIN to SIR ROBERT SYDNEY.
1590, September 7. The Hague.-After Mr. Wilkes his
departure Mr. Bodley, whom I accompanied, made a short
progress to Utrecht, whence he returned last Friday. I cannot
learn any likelihood of the States' answer to Mr. Wilkes' pro-
positions, but judge they will defer, expecting the success in
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France. The Ambassadors of the Empire and Liege await
their answer; there is new matter of complaint, the States' men
having gotten the town of Burick. Our men now lay siege to a
Fort against Wesel called Graeve. Sir F. Vere is in those parts
to attempt the rescue of Luttekenhome, in Munster or West-
phalia; he has with him 600 horse and 1000 foot. The waters
growing high force the enemy to abandon the field on the
frontiers of Fryse: (1) he is retired to the County of Bentham.
Count William has returned the 400 horse sent to his aid. Count
Maurice is here, hunting and hawking, since he cannot get the
States to set him a work abroad. Count Hohenlo is at Burey
to accompany the Lady of Orange; which made some speech
as if the marriage should go forward.
Divers enterprises have been debated, but none will go for-
ward, each fearing the charge. So these wars continuing only
defensive will last this seven years and more.
The States have written to you touching some disorder of
your soldiers, and the Fort you mean to make on Flanders side
over against Flushing. If you mind to come here "it wilbe
necessary we know therof about your lodginge, for they are
scaunt here, the innes beinge excessiff deare and dayntie to
receave any of our nation."
Collins, i. 308; from A. 99.
PRINCE MAURICE of NASSAU to SIR ROBERT SYDNEY.
1590, September 19. (N.S.) The Hague.-Informing him.
that the States have decided to assemble a good number of
soldiers. Begging him to come to Willemstadt next Sunday,
with all the soldiers of his garrison possible; they should be
entire Companies.
Collins, i. 310; from a transcript in A. 97.
GEORGE GILPIN to SIR ROBERT SYDNEY.
1590, September 12. The Hague.-To-night the States make
a banquet to the ambassadors of the Empire, whose answer is
framed. Sir Francis Vere wrote on the 3rd; he found the enemy
entrenched very strongly near Luttekenhome; when they
refused to yield, he assaulted and at the second charge took it
by force. His Excellency having purposed an enterprise of
some moment, Sir Francis is coming down with all diligence.
Verdugo continues in Bentham, and can do no more than his
men list.
Collins, i. 309; from A. 100.
"Occurences" enclosed with the above. The King of Spain is
assembling 36 companies of Lansquenets at Bacarach dessus de
Bonn. They will take the field on 16 Sept. and join the Duke
(1) Collins, "Foyse,"
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of Lorraine, to enter France. The Pope and other Italians will
join the Duke of Savoy in entering Provence. The King of
Spain as chief of the League means to make himself master of
France.
Collins, i. 309-10. French.
GEORGE GILPIN to SIR ROBERT SYDNEY.
1590, September 26, Stilo novo. The Hague.-I under-
stand it is resolved that all places subject to the Empire
and presently possessed by the States shall be delivered to the
Deputies; Graevenweert is excepted, though the Deputies
insisted with threatenings. Those of Liege are not answered;
it is thought the States will accept them as friends. Count
Maurice is thought to be at the rendez-vous to proceed with the
enterprise. There is a report Sir F. Vere was repulsed at the
Graeve. Verdugo's men "stil spende on the boores, which he
cannot lett(1) for feare of alteration, the Spaniards being at after
hande of their pay above 10 monthes." By letters from England
we learn Her Majesty dislikes the usage of Mr. Wilkes, but will
take no resolution till she see the answer to his propositions.
Collins, i. 311; from A. 101.
WILLIAM BORLASE to SIR ROBERT SIDNEY.
1590, Sept. 24. Flushing.-By the bearer you shall receive
52l. 15s. 4d. sent to me by Mr. Reynell this morning. I have
had no more letters from England.
There is no newes to
write, but that my Lady and your children are...in verie
good health, and the towne in verie good quietnes as you left it.
Nevertheless I woulde wish your Lordship to hasten home with
your companies, for that the watch is nowe maintained with
halfe companies, which is verie tedious to the pore souldiers."
IV. 50. p.
1
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SIR WILLIAM BORLASE to SIR ROBERT SYDNEY.
1590, September 26. Flushing.-This present Saturday I
received a packet of letters from the Lords of the Council for
Mr. Bodley, and sent it on unopened. News here is none. I
enclose a letter intercepted in Flanders by the free booters.
Collins, i. 310; from A. 98.
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SIR ROBERT SYDNEY to LADY SYDNEY.
1590, September 28. Breda." My deer Barbara, Thinck
not long I pray you of mine absence, for I ame wel and love you,
but go in company with his Excellency; as I thinck it wil bee
some ten days before I shall se you. Assure your self I wil not
live if I be not with you before you bee brought to bed, for
nothing in the word (sic) shall stay mee but God from being
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with you.
But what do I name that time unto you. I wil
be with you long before that, for I hope ten days wil be the most
that I shall be from Flushing. I wish myself with you, and
every day our troopes draw neerer and neerer unto you..
99
XVIII. 17. p.
THOMAS WILKES to SIR ROBERT SYDNEY.
1590, October 16. Windsor.-Acknowledging his letters
and disabusing him of his belief that he stood in her Majesty's
indignation in respect of his privity to the marriage of Essex.
If Mr. Higham has complained of my letter concerning Lieut.
Litle, he has not well understood it; I hope you will perceive
his error and the wrong to me that I would offer hurt to any
under your charge. (1) There was likelihood of sending 4000 men
hence to have wrought a diversion(2) of the Duke of Parma from
France. But upon the advertisement of the Duke's distress
our resolution of sending grows cold.
Collins, i. 312; from A. 102.
ROGER SEYS to SIR ROBERT SYDNEY.
1590, November 30. Lincolns Inn.-"Yt much rejoysethe(3)
your good Lordships folowers to heare of the good and happie
deliverance of my good ladye." Praying him to look to his
own estate more; there was no great hope of my Lord of
Leicester's inheritance. Advising him of deliberation on the
latter matter by Lords Huntingdon and Pembroke and Mr.
Serjeant Harryes.
Collins i. 312-3; from A. 103.
ROGER SEYS to SIR ROBERT SYDNEY.
1590[-91], January 15. Lincolns Inn.-I pray you have care
of your estate for your own good; I never knew any so out of
order. Reporting at detail. Lord Pembroke will give me a
place in the Marches. I pray you write on my behalf to the
Lord Chief Justice, Mr. Robert Cecil, and the Earl of Essex,
and enclose drafts for your signature.
Collins i. 313-4; from A. 87.
THOMAS BODLEY to SIR ROBERT SYDNEY.
1590[-91], February 9. The Hague.-Reporting the action
taken by Sir John Norris as to the Companies, and the opposition
of the States.
Collins, i. 345; from A. 88; this like all Bodley's letters to
Sydney is holograph.
(1) It was on a question of pay; Collins omits the paragraph.
(2) Collins' division.'
(3) Collins "rewysethe."
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THOMAS BODLEY to SIR ROBERT SYDNEY.
1590[-91], February 12. Begging him to assist Capt. Wray
(to whose report he refers him) in his purpose.
Collins, i. 316; from A. 89.
THOMAS WILKES to SIR ROBERT SYDNEY.
1590[-91], February 13. London.-Denying the opinion held
on the other side that he was an advancer of the present
negotiation of Sir John Norris. I could have wished the con-
trary and also that the troops had been drawn down to the
four towns, until Her Majesty's demands were better satisfied.
As to the victualling of Flushing and Ostend. There is no
certainty of affairs in France. The Duke of Savoy is entered
into Aix in Provence, and it is thought is admitted into
Marseilles. Don Frederick,(1) the Duke of Alva's son, is expected
in France by way of Navarre with 8,000 men. There are
great preparations in Spain by sea for Brittany. The Queen
has sent Mr. Edmund Yorke to the King [of France] to
report on his case, so that she may proportion her succour.
My Lord of Essex hopes to be general. The Queen moves to
Greenwich this day.
Collins, i. 316-7; from A. 90; signed.
ROGER SEYS to SIR ROBERT SYDNEY.
1590[-91], February 23. Lincolns Inn.-Reporting as to
Sydney's estates, and the hindrances to intended sales.
Collins i. 317; from A. 91.
GEORGE GILPIN to SIR ROBERT SYDNEY.
1590[-91], March 14. As to his suit to his Excellency about
his Horse Company. 'I see his Excellencie favoureth and
affecteth you greatly but cannot do as he would." Sir John
Norreys has obtained the grant of the ten companies. We fear
the Duke of Parma will not go for France, but himself come
toward Nimeghen "whoe threaten to agree with the States yf
they be not halpen, and the last yeres Forte made by the States
taken within a very shorte time." His Excellency as soon as
he shall hear of any assembly of the enemy, purposes to draw
all his forces near the field.
Collins, i. 318; original not found.
THOMAS BODLEY to SIR ROBERT SYDNEY.
1590-91], March 16. The Hague.-Reporting what he had
done for removing Sydney's Cornet. Sir John Norris, being
almost ready to depart, will signify how he has sped with the
States.
Collins, i. 318; from A. 92.
(1) Collins omits Don Frederick,
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THOMAS BODLEY to SIR ROBERT SYDNEY.
1590[-91], March 23. The Hague. I have over-entreated this
Council for two companies to be sent to Ostend. But they must
be Dutch and be returned, when their forces go into the field;
this is to satisfy her Majesty, for otherwise they know these
alarms are devised by the governor, whose courses are dis-
pleasing to the States. "To that which Airnsma proposed to
your Lordship I was never privie "; I think he was set a work
by those of Zealand.
Collins, i. 219; from A. 93.
THOMAS BODLEY to SIR ROBERT SYDNEY.
1591, March 26. The Hague. As to his conference with
Capt. Wray in the matter of Sidney's letters. I am of opinion,
as is also Sir Francis Vere, it will be best to defer it till October,
when it may be done as her Highness shall prescribe.
Postscript.-Sir Horace Pallavicine writes that the princes
of Germany are better affected than he could expect. The
companies expected here from you are but two, which may be
such as you appoint. Capt. Wingfield's and Capt. Holder's
companies were chosen by Sir John Norris by order from home.
Collins, i. 319; from A. 94.
THOMAS BODLEY to SIR ROBERT SYDNEY.
" Sir
1591, April 4. The Hague.
Count Maurice has
promised to send two companies of their own to Ostend.
A word or two to hasten his promise will be requisite. .
Edward Norres will be very much trobled to be thus dis-
appointed; but the Counsell heere is trobled more that they
cannot commaund in a towne of their owne." I suppose they
will rather as at Gertrudenburgh give the town to the enemy
than be bridled of their wills. It revives among them a
suspicion that her Majesty's ministers would be masters of
their towns and bring their country into thraldom as much
as the Spaniard.
Collins, i. 320; from F. 11.
THOMAS BODLEY to SIR ROBERT SYDNEY.
1591, April 8.-Assuring him that there wanted no willingness
in the Council of State to take order about the Company. But
those of Waggening will not admit any companies more nor no
English men at no hand. Your lieutenant was anxious to
have the Council's patent to remove out of Berghen, and would
make shift to be received in those upper quarters. But the
Council would wonder, if I made such a motion.
Collins, i. 320; from F. 12.
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THOMAS BODLEY to SIR ROBERT SYDNEY.
1591, April 16. The Hague.-I acquainted the Council with
the tenor of her Majesty's letter and your desire to be excused
on it; which they took in good part, but disliked Count Morris
so detracting the time in sending two companies of their own.
Had they been sent as resolved, you might have foreborne. I
see the inconvenience that is like to ensue of there own proceed-
ings of Sir Edward Norres; I will both advertise home, and tell
Sir Edward my family opinion. All the news is an enterprise
intended yesterday by Count Overstein and Sir F. Vere upon
Straeten in Guelderland-a place of small importance.
Collins, i. 320; from F. 13.
M
WILLIAM] WAAD to SIR ROBERT SYDNEY.
1591, April 16. Greenwich.-Reminding him of an acquaint-
ance now a good many years old.
..
We do here by dyverse letters from Deep of the takinge of
Chartres by composition, wherof we do not dowbt because the
partycularytyes are so lykely expressed. Sir Roger William
with his 600 is arryved and well reccaved at Deepe; certeyn
it is in the great wind in Marche some Spannyshe shippis that
were sent with men into Brytany eyght were sunke or dryven
backe, with great losse and distresse. So as there is as yet
this yeare but 1500 landen there."
IV. 63. 11 pp., holograph.
THOMAS BODLEY to SIR ROBERT SYDNEY.
1591, April 19. The Hague. Since my last I received the
letter for the General States, mentioned in her Majesty's letter
to you. They dislike this proceeding and have answered
effectually. I enclose a transcript of their answer, which please
reserve to yourself. Count Morres is come home. The surprise
of Straten failed, Capts. Wray and Clifford a little hurt.
Collins i. 321; from F. 14.
GEORGE GILPIN to SIR ROBERT SYDNEY.
1591, April 28. The Hague.-Would have written if there
had been any news; all of late has been so quiet. Here is
continual meeting of the States, but we hear not what they do.
His Excellency is earnest to further the intended Camp; I
think the place of service will fall out towards Gelderlande. It
seems they of Friesland are not so ready to send the men
promised. All the Horse Companies of these countries are
reinforced and mustered to 120 horse: they of Utrecht deny to
pay the horsemen or any extraordinary contribution, pleading
poverty. Out of Germany divers reports, but no certainty.
Collins i. 322; from F. 15,
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THOMAS BODLEY to SIR ROBERT SYDNEY.
1591, April 29. The Hague.-I was at Enchusen when yours
of the 20th came. Your conjecture is right concerning Sir
Edward Norres, who gives occasion of just discontentment to
the Council of State. If you can spare me a copy of those
Brownistes books, I will give them the reading. I would you
were going to England at midsummer: albeit for you I cannot
guess at any matter that should cause dislike, unless it be that
you keep so well in tune with the States; which is alway my
endeavour; if it be not well construed, I hope I shall be revoked.
I have moved his Excellency about your company.
Collins i. 322; from F. 16.
GEORGE GILPIN to SIR ROBERT SYDNEY.
1591, May 8. The Hague. His excellency thinks long till he
be in field. Sir F. Vere departed this morning with charge to
have care there be no provisions put into Deventer or Sutphen(1)
Verdugo is returned to Groeningen and last Sunday was
received of the magistrates and those that favour him very
joyfully; those fellows he hath in field are in poor order. In
Nimeghen the Burghers are like to fall into division, and would
have been by the ears had not the garrison settled it. From
Germany it is written that the levy for the French King goes.
forward and that the Emperor studies to practise a Peace.
"All which is unlikely." (2)
Collins, i. 323; from F. 17.
ROGER SEYS to SIR ROBERT SYDNEY.
1591, May 15. Lincoln's Inn.-Discussing private affairs
on his Welsh estates. My lord of Pembroke hath encouraged
me to take the Attorneyship in the Marches of Wales, "wherein
I am now crossed by my lord of Essex for a frynd of his having
payed to Mr. Atkynes a great sum of money for it." My
humble suit is for you to write a friendly letter to my lord of
Essex in my behalf.
IV. 66. 1 p.
THOMAS BODLEY to Sir ROBERT SYDNEY.
1591, May 20. The Hague.-I know not what to make of the
siege of Ostend: methinks that garrison is more troubled with
a siege in report than some would be with a siege in action.
To your letter with the book of Barowe, for which I thank you,
I sent answer next day. The Council of State is moved to
Utrecht, and will reside there or in some place near the camp.
Since the taking of Zatphen sconce, I know not what action is
undertaken at the Camp, it is given out that they are planting
(1) Collins "
::
Sutpfin."
(2) Collins omits this sentence, and the formal conclusion.
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artillery before Zutphen itself. . The German levy goes forward
slowly; I am advertised from Sir Horace Palavicine that they
will not be ready till 12 July. Their number will be 6,000
horse, 9,000 foot, 1,200 pioneers, 6 cannons and 12 field-pieces.
Collins, i. 323; from F. 18.
THOMAS BODLEY to SIR ROBERT SYDNEY.
1591, May 21.-Reporting that since his last the Count of
Overstein had been shot in an ambuscade, and was dead, and
that Sir F. Vere had a narrow escape.
Collins, i. 324; from F. 19.
THOMAS BODLEY to SIR ROBERT SYDNEY.
1591, June 4. The Hague. Thinks there is no danger in
delay about Dunkerke, for October is the surest season; you
may at your leisure talk with Count Morres. To this effect
I have written to England.
Collins, i. 324; from F. 20.
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THOMAS BODLEY to SIR ROBERT SYDNEY.
1591, June 6. The Hague. Enclosing a copy of a letter
written this morning to the Lord Treasurer. I think the party
will embark at Flushing; since his going hence I learn he has
more money than a common soldier would carry; his answer
was that he had it of you to pay at the Camp ; I suspect he may
have been hired for some worse intent than he pretends and
uses my letter as a passport. If you find him in Flushing,
examine him strictly; if requisite take my letter from him,
and detain him till you have advertised my Lord Treasurer.
"The man is of a lowe stature, of the age of 53 or thereabout,
apparelled meanely, with a cloke of the collor of this bearers, a
greene paire of nether stockes, and an old embrodered sattin
doublet." Our camp removed this morning towards Groningen;
their artillery was embarked four days before.
Collins, i. 324; from F. 21.
THOMAS BODLEY to LORD BURGHLEY.
Enclosure with foregoing.
1591, June 6. The Hague.-The bearer John Minche, was
taken prisoner by the enemy 5 weeks past, and has been at
Bolduc, Brussels and Antwerp. In Brussels he had conference
with one John Damport, a Cheshire gentleman, who seeming
weary of the King's service, willed him to repair to England
and notify that certain Englishmen in Brussels had a practice
in hand upon her Majesty's ships. They had sent men in
disguise to a Dutchman's house in St. Katherine's near to the
Tower. This I know only by his report, but as he offers of
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himself to make the voyage and requires only a letter to your
Lordship, I thought to write thus much and signify to him that
if by his service the parties be descried, he will be rewarded.
Collins, i. 325; from F. 21a; contemporary copy.
THOMAS WYLKES to Sir ROBERT SYDNEY.
1591, June 8. The Court at Greenwich.-Acknowledging his
letter of 28 April, which he received at his house in Wiltshire,
I assure you I do not find in the Council here other than a very
good opinion of the managing of your Government. There is
no less good liking of your good correspondency with the people
of that country. I am of opinion there will be no defection in
them, so long as they find we seek not to master them or deprive
them of their trade. A late suit by Mr. Ralph Lane to draw
the disposing of the Ramekins upon him has been encountered
by my Lord Treasurer and your other friends. I shall be the
first to give you notice of any cause to advise you concerning
your charge. . . "I suppose you have hard of her Majesties
great entertainment of late at Tibballs, of the knighting of Mr.
Robert Cicill and the expectation of his advauncement to the
Secretarishipp. . Other alteracion there is none in Court, but
all things swaie after the old manner, saving that we are of late
gladded with the good successe of the Counte Maurice and of Sir
John Norreys in Britayne . . you shall receive the whole
discourse herewith from Mr. Richard Wigmore, my good friend."
P.S." This day Sir John Perrott is for the last tyme
examined at the Tower by my Lords. . he is to be indited of
sondrie treasons.'
Collins, i. 325; from F. 22.
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THOMAS WYLKES to Sir ROBERT SYDNEY.
1591, July 11. London.-Acknowledging his letter of 2
July, and assuring him of his love. In the matter of the Rame-
kins I find my Lords of the Council your assured friends.
Though it was once resolved by her Majesty and I received
instructions to write unto you that the place should be bestowed
on Mr. Lane, the letters were on some small motion of mine
rejected at the Board. Wherein my Lord Chancellor and my
Lord Treasurer did chiefly share their affection toward you.
You are beholden to Sir Thos. Sherley, who omits no office of
a good friend.
The 20th of this month Lord Essex intends to embark with
4000 men from Normandy. "Sir Thomas Sherley and myself
were appointed counsaillors to the Earle, which with much adoc
we have avoyded (as I hope). And I have not knowen so gallant
a troope goe out of England with so many young and untrained
Commanders."
Your opinion of that country people will I fear be more true
than were fit for her Majesty to find. It is as impossible to alter
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the courses here, which will provoke them to dangerous altera-
tions, as it was facile at the first to have removed all jealousies.
I find no man that hath place about her Majesty take care of
those future inconveniences; "for men of meaner place to move
any remembrance of those matters, were but to breed himself an
opinion in them, to be more curious and officious than becometh
him." . . I pray for the better and fear the worst. We marvel
at the actions and intentions of the Duke of Parma; we have
news that the army of Germany marches; Sir John Norreys
prospers in Brittany; we expect some good issue this summer.
Collins, i. 326; from F. 23.
Sir JOHN STANHOPE to Sir ROBERT SYDNEY.
[1591, August 2.("When I moved her Majesty for your
leave to retorne in Michelmas terme she said yt was a longe tyme
to, and yt was uncertane who shulde lyve to that tyme; yt
would be sone enoughe, she said, within thre wekes of the tyme
you desyered to be here, for to sende for your leve. . . And she
said she merveled you were so forwarde in yt now, when ther
was such armys in the fylde on all handes, and said you shuld
have done well to have settled your things so afor your goyng,
as to have had no cause of retorne hether in 4 or 5 yeres, unlesse
you had ben sent for. She alledged Sir Wyllyam Russell and
Sir John Conwaye, who cam not awaye duryng the tyme of
theyr chardge. I tolde her the necessytye of your estate, and
the dependancye of your sutes which could have no ende without
your own assente here. All could procure but the fyrst aunswer;
So as on that I thinke you were best to rest, and about
Mychelmas to wryte agaync. My Lord of Essex is gone with
his armyc and this daye I hope is putt to the sea; God sende
hym grete honor and good successe. I assur you the Queen
shoes gretly to favor him, and I hope on the well manedgynge
of this actyon wyll further advaunce hym. We ar all here
gretly comforted with the good nues of the overthrowe gyven
by Count Morys. This daye I thynke assuredly Sir Robert
Cycill shalbe sworne a Councelor, and Sir Edward Stafforde
princypall Secretarye. The La requyte you with good
wyshes and would be gladd of you heare."
XVI. 15. 1 p.; holograph.
LORD BUCKHURST to SIR ROBERT SYDNEY.
1591, August 13. Draiton.-I moved her Majesty twice for
your leave, but found her unwilling; there is in her breast
somewhat of a by-play in which she stands not so will pleased
with you.
"Here words were these, wherby I think you may
esely conjecture the matter: He was at a Bankett here, &c.
""
(1) Undated. The above is the date on which Cecil was sworn of the Council.
Acls of Privy Council, xxi. 358.
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Nevertheless I mean again to press her. I shall be at Court
above 4 or 5 days and if I cannot effect it, will move my Lord
Treasurer to do it. Commend me to Mr. Borlaise.
Collins, i. 328; F. 25, a transcript only.
THOMAS WYLKES to Sir ROBERT SYDNEY.
1591, August 17. London. Mr. Lake's repair into those
countries gives me an opportunity to write; he is well ac-
quainted with the state of things here. Sir R. Cecil is sworn
of the Council but not Secretary. Out of France we receive
that the king marches to receive the German army, which is
already through Lorraine; by means whereof Lord Essex
continues still about Dieppe. Out of Bretaigne the death of
Mons. de la Nouë of a wound, on 24 July. Mons. de la Verdin
is joined with the Prince de D'Ombes, whereon resolution is
taken to offer battle to the Duke de Mercure.
Collins, i. 329; from F. 26; signed.
THOMAS BODLEY to SIR ROBERT Sydney.
1591, August 31. The Hague.-I told you: Arnham how
discontented the States are with the Governor of Ostend.
When you know what is done by Mr. Lake let 1 understand
it. In my opinion all his secrets and devices a c but words.
and wind.
His Excellency expects information for Hulst from Count
Solmes, and I think will attempt it presently. The enemy
marches to Mastricht, which causes those of Guelders to call
for the forces to be employed against Nieumeghen.
Collins, i. 327; from F. 24.
GEORGE GILPIN to SIR ROBERT SYDNEY.
1591, August 31. The Hague.-. . I cannot yet know the gain
and charge of this summer's work; most extraordinary charges
are yet unpaid. But the expenses exceed the extraordinary
grant, so that new means must be sought to clear matters;
besydes the repayring of Deventer breach and the fortifyinge
of Sutphen, which is in hande and will cost ere it be done above
8,9001. ster. the Freesons fortifie Dolfziele and reserve all the
contributions of the Ommelandes to that ende, and will not
as yet aunswere any thing of their extraordinary conserns
unlesse Steenwick be besieged; the taking whereof they make
very easy, having insisted very earnestly to have it begun;
but whatsoever the matter is, we cannot perceave his Excellencic
to have any greate desyre thereunto; neither is it yet resolved
what to begin.”
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You write you understand nothing of Hulst; his Excellency
expected to hear from Count Solmes and you; I perceive he
will not attempt any place without likelihood to speed. Our
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men sent "to scarre the levy of men by Linghen" effected
nothing, but in their return light upon cattle and bring great
store against winter; they are neutrals and letters come full
of complaints. The Duke of Lawnborgh is about Munster
and had some 6 or 700 men. We look for Sir F. Vere every day.
We desire to hear of Mr. Lake's negociation with Sir Edward,
who some doubt to have proceeded too far in matters beyond
his charge of governorship.
P.S.-You shall shortly hear further of Hulst which his
Excellency is grown very forward in.
Collins, i. 329 with omissions; from F. 27.
COUNT MAURICE de NASSAU to SIR ROBERT SYDNEY.
1591, Sept. 18, (N.S.)—From my boat at Cathboech. Has
arrived here with a good number of men intending an enterprise
on Hulst. Begs Sydney to join him with a good company of
his garrison.
Collins, i. 330; from F. 28, a copy only.
COUNT MAURICE de NASSAU to SIR ROBERT SYDNEY.
1591, Sept. 18, (N.S.)-Opposite Arnemuyden. Continuing
his previous letter, he intends at dawn next day to be at Hulster-
haven and Calverstert. Again begs Sydney to join him with
a company, and all his best gunners.
Collins, i. 330; from F. 29, a copy only.
THOMAS BODLEY to SIR ROBERT SYDNEY.
1591, September 21. The Hague.-The Castle of Anholt is
in parley with those of Guelders. You have heard of the taking
of the towns by Capt. Lambert, without commission hence,
yet the country is content to reap the benefit. We look for
Count Maurice's return, till when it will not be resolved what is
next to be attempted. Nieumeghen is chiefly thought upon.
I would hear how you purpose to execute your long intended
surprise. If your leave for England be granted, let me know
some time before; for I would write by you about my revoca-
tion. I have her Majesty's promise for the end of this summer.
Collins, i. 330; from F. 30.
THOMAS LAKE to SIR ROBERT SYDNEY.
1591, October 1. London.-At Court on Wednesday I
received by Mr. Burnham your letters with those to Lord
Buckhurst and Mr. Stanhope, which I delivered. They both
speak well. Our matters of Ostend are much encumbred; the
States resist bitterly; Mr. Bodley doubtfully. Sir Edward
Norres has fallen into the high indignation of my Lord Treasurer;
in effect for nourishing a dependency on others besides his
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Lordship, which will hardly be put up. If you have anything
to do here, move as few friends as you can; for it is ill taken.
I find him in a good opinion of you. "It is good to hold in;
olde Saturnus is a melancholy and wayward planett, but yett
predominant here."
French matters go waywardly. The Queen has fallen out
with the King. Both the Earl and his troops are peremptorily
sent for. Mr. Burnham will send the reports of our fleets at
sea, which are discomfortable. "Sir Richard Grenfeld is
sayd to be taken, with the Revenge. This day Harry
Pettingale is come out of France": Gourney is taken,
and the Army marches toward Caudebec, to attempt that
and the castle of Bleynville; while the King(2) is coming
forward with the Reystres & we hear he is marched toward
Francke Comte to make head against the Pope's forces. There
are in the army of Normandy Mareschal Byron with 7,000 horse
and foot, Montmorency and Lieutenant to the Duke Mont-
pensier 4000 foot and 500 horse. The English 4000 foot, 200
horse, 10 cannons out of England, 8 of the Low Countries, 8
from Calais ; Mareschal Byron has but little munition
answerable thereto.
Collins, i. 331; from F. 31; holograph.
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LORD BUCKHURST to SIR ROBERT SYDNEY.
1591, October 6.—I moved her Majesty on Saturday for your
licence to return, and found her much more inclinable. She
said she would first be assured of the Duke of Parma's intentions,
either for his journey into Wormes, or his designs in the Low
Countries. I told her that would be apparent by All hallow-
tide; yet she would not have me certify you, but stay a little
longer. Though the time be not certain, her Majesty's
agreement within short time is. Her Majesty is now pleased
to continue Lord Essex and the forces in France for one month
longer.
Collins, i. 332; from F. 32, a transcript only.
GEORGE GILPIN to SIR ROBERT SYDNEY.
1591, November 1. The Hague.-Acknowledging a letter
of 21 Oct. by Sir Thomas Baskefielde, "being sorry the enter-
pryse had no better succes. . I was at my being in Middel-
boroghe to visit Mr. Villers, where I found my interteynment
coalder then heretofore: what the cause is I cannot imagine.'
The copies you desire shall be sent by my next, with copies of
intercepted letters by the King of Spain to his ambassador
in Germany. His Excellency is here and means to be abroad
again ere long; divers think he will first into Utrecht to
(1) Collins, "The Lord Harry Vettingale.'
(2) Collins "the horse"; the original has "the K.'
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establish some better order. They of Gelderland insist he
should accept their offer, and that the Council of State dispense
with the "nomination(1) which the Treatye appoynteth." Here
were speeches that Sir John Norreys was sent for out of
Ireland to come hither; I perceive his welcome should be
cold. Count Hohenlo is still in Kemperland. They of Zeland
complain against the staying of ships for Spain, and have
answer that deputies shall be sent to her Majesty.
Collins, i. 332; from F. 33.
THOMAS BODLEY to Sir ROBERT SYDNEY.
1591, November 21. The Hague. As to her Majesty's
desire to have companies sent hence to Rouen; there was
never worse time to propose this, since the Deputies are in
their provinces and there is no Assembly. It passes the com-
mission of this Councel (2) to send any forces out of the country.
With much ado I have brought them by secret permission to
suffer them to pass; which I certify with all speed, that you
may make provision. Commissary Sparhawke is dispatched
with patents to the places where the companies are in garrison.
Collins, i. 333; from F. 34.
THOMAS BODLEY to Sir ROBERT SYDNEY.
1591[-2], January 10. The Hague.-Thanking him for a
letter by Capt. Browne. "I would your being in England
could hasten my returne, which I have earnestly of late and oft-
times sollicited." If opportunity should serve a word from you
might farther that suit.. I have no direction out of England
for any company to be sent to you. A passport is granted by
the Council of State to the Baron of Reide, one of the Emperor's
ambassadors at Brussels, who is taken for an honest favourer
of their cause and well affected in religion.
Collins, i. 334; from F. 36.
SIR EDMOND UVEDALL to SIR ROBERT SYDNEY.
[1591-92], Feb. 26. Flushing. All here is very well, only
that we lack powder. If you come not over afore the new
burgomaster is chosen I desire to know whether I shall let them
have the keys: I remember, once you told me that at the change
of burgomasters, you sent thein the keys as a custom they had
to deliver them to the new burgomaster.
IV. 55.
1 p.
(1) Collins, mediation."
(2) Collins, court."
By
THOMAS BODLEY to Sir ROBERT SYDNEY.
1591[-2], March 1. The Hague.-"I doe assure your Lord-
ship if I goe not home the sooner, I shall be sicke with melan-
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cholie; for I have spent all my patience a great while agoe.
Many thinges doe move me to seeke it very earnestly, but
nothing so much as my private Estate." . . Now at last I am
told that whilst peace is in danger of a parley, I cannot be
spared. I think this peace will come to nothing, or prove little
better than a paltry practice of the Spaniards to get advantage
in dealing with a credulous people; for certain there will be
no cause to stay me here. But whether I come or tarry I am
yours in all your occasions. "To tell you freely my opinion
of your going into England, I thinke they finde it inconvenient
that the cautionary townes should be both at one time without.
the presence of their Governors." I know nothing of those
reports about "the L[ord] Burgh ""); the burghers love him well,
but of late have been forced to pay the soldiers in garrison their
weekly imprests; they have complained and demand to be reim-
bursed by the States of Holland at least 1,200l. I do not doubt
but her Majesty pays that garrison as duly as the rest; I fear
there is a fault though I know not in whom.
It stands very oddly between Sir Edward Norreis and the
Council of State, as you may see by their letter to her Majesty ;
there is no answer to it yet. He has used strange devices to
engage her Majesty and my Lords with the excuse of his actions.
Yet the abuses are so great that in the end they must cause him
to satisfy the Country. "The Count and Sir Fra. Vere are
about some enterprise, which is contrived by themselves, and
unknowen as yet to the Counsel of State."
Collins, i. 334; from F. 37.
THOMAS BODLEY to SIR ROBERT SYDNEY.
1591[-2], March 10. The Hague. I do not wonder at the
proceedings of my masters of Zeland. I never perceived
hearty good will in any one of this people toward her Majesty
or any of our nation. Some may make a show of friendship,
but in a cause of any moment you shall see them so falter in the
duties of affection as a man would hardly credit. A great while
ago, by means of my employments I noted in their actions their
bad dispositions. . . Their dealing with you was too rude and
injurious. "But what will you have? It is not possible to
draw wine out of vessels full of vinegar." It was requisite that
you should write as you did to the States of that place. They
will answer you with courtesy and little to the purpose. My
advice is that you should signify that abuse to this Council; if
you send your letter to me, I will accompany the delivery with
some verbal remonstrance. Count Maurice is aboard about
some matter of surprise, as we are persuaded, on Maastricht,
without the privity of the Council. Sir F. Vere is with him
and imparted nothing to me, whereat I marvel.
Collins, i. 335; from F. 38.
(1) Collins, "about your Lords Burgh.”
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COUNT MAURICE of NASSAU to Sir ROBERT SYDNEY.
1592, April 3, (N.S.) The Hague.-Expressing his readiness
to allow Sydney the use of the upper part of his house at Flushing,
reserving certain chambers for his step-mother the Princess.
Collins i. 336; from F. 69, a copy only. French.
THOMAS BODLEY to Sir ROBERT SYDNEY.
1592, April 9. The Hague.-Mr. Gilpin will inform you to
what terms Sir Ed. Norreis has reduced his affairs. My Lord
Treasurer entreats me to "friende"(1) him what I can; I purpose to
do my uttermost endeavour, though Sir Edward and his friends
deserve little at my hands. Yet I think if he will follow good
advice, he will escape better than his dealing deserves.
Collins, i. 337; from F. 70.
COUNT MAURICE of NASSAU to Sir ROBERT SYDNEY.
1592, April 10, (N.S.) The Hague.-You will have heard
by the letters from the Council of the State to put a good
number of men in the field. I assure myself of your ready
assistance and beg you, if the care of Flushing permits, to second
two good companies.
Collins, i. 337; from F. 71; copy only. French.
THOMAS BODLEY to Sir ROBERT SYDNEY.
1592, April 26. The Hague... We hearken what occurrence
will come out of France, which we hope will redound to our
liking. If it come so well to pass, we must cast a watchful
eye to the doings of this people; for there are some that will
advise on the sudden to play a jadish trick. I fear Mr. Bucenval
does no very good offices; for the chiefest are exceedingly
Frenchified, lately more than ever. I am of your opinion for
Sir Edward Norreis proceeding; it may amend for a month,
but in the end there is no remedy, which makes me prognosticate
that his dealing will cause trouble between her Majesty and this
country.
Collins, i. 338; from F. 72.
COUNT MAURICE of NASSAU to Sir ROBERT SYDNEY.
1592, May 8 (N.S.). The Hague.-Informing him that he
will take the field on the 20th and begging him to come to him.
Collins i. 338; from F. 73. French.
THOMAS BODLEY to
Sir ROBERT SYDNEY.
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1592, June 2. The Hague. You may perceive by the copy
of my letter to my Lord Treasurer how I have dealt with the
States. I know not with whom I might request you to
further the matter, for both the Court, and the Councel, and
this Assemblie of the States, is as deafe as is possible."
Collins, i. 338; from F. 74.
(1) Collins, "finde.”
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SIR ROBERT SYDNEY to LADY SYDNEY.
1592, May 22. The Hague.-"My deer Barbara. I know
you wilbe glad to heare of my coming well hether, which was
yesternight at ten of clock, and to-morrow I intend to goe
forwards. I found the Count gon before my coming. I thinck
he is by this time where he would be. The princess asked for
you and for her godson. I had some long talke with her about
Priscilla, and have left her very well satisfied of your dealing
and much offended with Priscillas maner of going from you.
I pray you send me word what you intend to do: and whether
you wil goe into England or no: you know it is left to your
own best liking. For myself I wil make the best hast I can
to Flushing."
"To . . Lady Sydney at Flushing."
XVIII, 30. 1 p.
THOMAS BODLEY to Sir R. SYDNEY.
1592, August 11. The Hague . . . There is nothing stirring,
and we have little from the Camp. They are busy drying up
the ditch, and so it is thought shall be masters of the place.
The levy of Juliers repairs daily to the town of Sterembergh.
Their forces out of France are expected to return with the first
wind, which will make a good supply for the withdrawing of
the English.
Collins, i. 339; from F. 75.
THOMAS BODLEY to SIR ROBERT SYDNEY.
1592, August 23. The Hague. The withdrawing of the
companies hence moves this people not a little. But they have
no such occasion as they pretend: for the troops of Count
Fhilip, which are returned, and the levy of Juliers, which are
a great part come to Steremberg, will amount to more than the
English that are sent for. As to his desire to be revoked home
at an early date. It is five days since I heard from the Camp.
Then the Count was in hope to dispatch his matters quickly:
howbeit if the enemy be approached with such forces as is said,
it may cost us broken heads. I think with the English there are
at the camp and near at least 8,000 foot.
Collins, i. 339; from F. 76.
THOMAS BODLEY to SIR ROBERT SYDNEY.
1592, September 16. The Hague. The news of your recovery
is welcome. Four companies of your garrison are required by
name to be shipped for France, Capt. Browne's; Capt. Partees,
for whom Sir Mat. Morgan should be sent out of France; and
for Capt. Randolph and Capt. Ratcliffe, Sir Coniers Clifford
and Capt. Foukes, Understanding her Majesty's earnestness
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to have these companies for France, and knowing what is
requisite for the assurance of your garrison, you will take a
fit course to give her Highness contentment.
Collins, i. 340; from F. 77.
THOMAS BODLEY to SIR ROBERT SYDNEY.
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1592, October 24. The Hague.-I would I were departing
with you,
being wonderfully weery of this Hage, and this
soile and this paltrie kind of people." If I do not, I am here
to do you service to my uttermost. If you go so shortly, I
beseech you when you come to Court signify me your opinion
of my likelihood to return.
Collins, i. 340; from F. 78.
THOMAS BODLEY to SIR ROBERT SYDNEY.
1592, November 16. The Hague. Your letter of 31 Oct.
eased me of a great deal of melancholy. I doubt not you
may have good means to know what is intended touching my
return. I am sorry the weakness of your body should so
continue, but trust the air of England will restore you quickly.
Collins, i. 340; from F. 79.
Sir EDMOND UVEDALL to Sir ROBERT SYDNEY.
[1592](¹), December 8. Flushing." By aul likeleod the shep
wch my Lord Admirall wrot to you of is here; for her is a shep
of 4 or 500 and she kame frome Bremar and was belded ther by
shep wrytes of this towne at the charges of Giles Horsman
son to Giles Horsman of Antwarp. She is bound for Ittalie and
tooke in most part of her lading at Bremar and the rest is pot
in to her by Merchants of Middelboro. . . The most part of
the peopell of thes towne saye she is belded for the Keng of
Spayne.
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"Ther is kome to Bresseles on of the hous of Toledo kauld
Kount Defonto(2) with a kommesseon to kommand the troopes
apoynted for Franes, (3) bot now the Doucke of Parma is ded
and no man hath kommesseon to kommand in this kontries
for the keng, the men of war well not stere. . . Floussheng the
8 of desembar."
Addressed: "To the onorable S. Robard Sedne, Knight, L.
governor of Flusshenge."
IV. 52. 1 p.
(1) Endorsed 8 Dec.; a later hand has added 1591, and written at the head 8 of
Feb. 1591.
The reference to Parma shews it cannot be earlier than 1592.
(2) Count Fuentes,
(3) France.
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SIR EDMOND UVEDALL to SIR ROBERT SYDNEY.
1592, December 16. Flushing.-According to your command
I have stayed Borchensho at the very instant of his going
aboard. His papers have been obtained from him by a ruse.
I have sent you copies which show his villainy. I have called
a court of the officers before which he confessed to taking pay
of out of every company. The court adjudged him worthy
to lose his ears; which this day is executed. It is a matter
don on so good grounds as howsoever his best frends take het,
the cannot chous bet aloue wel of het." If the papers are
shown to my lord of Essex and other notable persons that may
do us good with her Majesty.
IV. 70. 1 pp.
THOMAS BODLEY to SIR ROBERT SYDNEY.
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1592[-3], January 22.-The Hague. Thanking him for his
letters. It doth trouble me greatly, and is exceeding pre-
judicial to my private estat, that not onely I cannot gette from
this place, but that I cannot come to knowledge whereto I
may trust; for which no order can be taken in muche of my
buisnes. I doe see in the end, I must addresse my petition
to her Majesties handes. . . The affaires of this contrey doe
stand I knowe not howe. For they are half in a manerie(¹) what
to doe this Sommer; some inclining to doe litle, and some to
make a levie, as I writte yow in my last. But I thinke in con-
clusion they will falle to doc litle. For it will be this moneth
before the Provinces will meete to shewe what summe they will
contribut to the making of a levie. Count Solmes is heere to
gette some Souldiers out of Holland, for an incursion into
Flanders, whereto as I thinke they will willingly assent. It is
also proposed, and like to take place, that there may be a succour
of ten thousand pound sterling yelded to the Frenche King for
the levie of 2000 men for certaine moneths."
Collins, i. 341; from F. 80.
SIR EDMOND UVEDALL to SIR ROBERT SYDNEY.
[1592-3],(2) Jan. 14. Flushing.-Touching the establishment
of the new orders I wrote weeks ago to know your pleasure. In
your letter of December 4 you commanded they should not be
established till your heard whether they were only for your
garrison or general. Myself knowing that they are general, and
obeyed in all, "I havend reseved kommandment by the
kounselles lettars to se them exsekouted, and your Lordship
not absoloutly forbeddeng me to estableshe them. . . I dorst not
alltogether forbed them to put the ordars in exsekuseon." I
have neither established them nor forbidden Mr. Allen to follow
(1) Collins, “in a maner lie.”
(2) No year is given. Like other of Uvedall's Letters at this time an incorrect
heading has been added by a later hand.
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his commission. I told him your pleasure and he left "to
follo the streckestnes of the artekeles."
The captains object to the taking away of the sergeant-major's
pay. I told Mr. Hihom [Higham] it must be continued till
your pleasure were known. He answered that he was com-
manded and durst do no other.
"For one thing I se by the new orders aul authoritie is taken
from you and the komessares are governars." Wherefore let
me have absolute commandment and I will do it.
I find already if these orders stand the soldiers would be
"miserable rayed and paid." Before this when a soldier
entered, his captain clothed him, now he must have no clothes
till he have served for them.
That you resolve to defend me against anything that be said
I do thank you. Since your departure there have been no
discords but good agreement between the burgesses and us.
To the honorabell Sr. Robard Sedne . . at Lestar hous.'
IV. 44. 2 pp.
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GEORGE GILPIN to SIR ROBERT SYDNEY.
1593,(1) February 10, (N.S.) The Hague.-I hoped my last
would have found you yet in Flushing. Sir Francis Vere is
departed. The bearer, Captain Lambert, will acquaint you
how matters passed since your departure from us:
"boath of
our dealinges and what is harde from th'enemies quarters,
and the course that seemeth the Emperor runneth to worke
.. about that purposed offer of peace. Wherein he shall
avayle little, their resolution continewinge to persever in th'
absolute denial to admit any deputies about any lyke matter."
I delivered your letters to the Princess and Mons. St. Aldegonde.
IV. 71. 1 p. Signed only.
SIR EDMOND UVEDALL to SIR ROBERT SYDNEY.
[1592-93],(2) February 10. Flushing." The 4 of thes Gespar
mad a parte of 150 hassardours of thes towne, Barges and
Tresver and went into Flanders and retorned the 6 and brout
with them onely to pressioners, one a leftenant, he is cared to
Berges, the other is the bayles son of Bresseles, his name is
Chareles Fellers Van Ose . . . Dom Pedro kame estardaye
and remaynes at the Ramekenes tel ther be order for his
exchaing. . . Floussheng the 10 of Februarie.”
"To the onorabell Sr. Robard Sedne, knight, lord Governour
of Flousheng at Lestar Hous.”
IV. 125. 1 p.
(1) The date is clearly New Style.
(2) Headed in a later hand "10 of Feb. 1597." But 1597-8 is an impossible
date. It seems clearly to belong to the same year as the following letter,
which has a similar address,
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SIR EDMOND UVEDALL to SIR ROBERT SYDNEY.
[1592-93], Feb. 22. Flushing. The Marshall has been very
sick ever since your departure, and there is little hope of life.
Lieutenant Fleming is a suitor for the place; he is worthy of that
and better.
“To the onorabell Sir Robard Sedne.. at Lestar hous thes.”
IV. 53. p.
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SIR EDMOND UVEDALL to SIR ROBERT SYDNEY.
[1592-93], Feb. 27. Flushing.—Touching Borchensho's case
the States of Holland have done themselves wrong in taking
part in a matter that doth nothing touch them. It is good
you have trial of them in this small matter. I told the Burgo-
master long since that Conyers Clifford's and Sir Matthew
Morgan's companies must be lodged; but the States will not
pay for lodging more than 135 in a company. The Burgomaster
of this town went to Middelburg, and thereon those of Middel-
burg sent the “Kommesare Vander Brocke" to those of Holland
for orders. "Vander Brocke himself tould me that the matter
that was stod on was notheng; bot. . I am of the openeon
that he is the storrar up of aul troblesome mattars to those of
this garreson.
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For the lending of men to the States or to Sir Edward Norris,
I will not send above a hundred.
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"Tocheng Mr. Bodles advertesmentes, I well be as karfoll
both in that and aul thenges eles as I maye: and I praye your
lordshepe be not parswaded to kepe les kompanes then now
there are in het. . . I praye you send over Captayne Bocke and
Captayne Browne, and as manie other of plas here as are abell
to kome." I have written to both Sir Edward Norris and Cap-
tain Wayman to exchange for a company of your garrison.
"It were good for you to exschange a kompane of a honddard
for a kompane of a hondard and feftie, and alwayes to have a
Captayne the mor in your garreson.
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"To the onorabell Sir Robard Sedne. . at his hous at
Dougat.'
IV. 56. 1 p.
SIR EDMOND UVEDALL to SIR ROBERT SYDNEY,
[1592-93], March 5. Flushing.—Of late very many soldiers,
the most part of them of our better sort of men, have gone away,
because the allowance of apparel heretofore given them by
the captains is taken away under the new orders. Knowing
themselves to have served so long and to be valued at so small
a rate they had rather seek their fortune. Some of them are
now in Guelderland, where they are received by the Scots and
Dutch captains and good entertainment given them.
(6 If
ther be not som ordar taken for the kontenteng of soche men
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as are of desert, as before hath bene, we shall hardly have a
man of ane mynd tarre with ous.'
I wrote to you long since to procure a supply to be sent over
to your garrison of some able-bodied men. It is necessary and
time that it should be so. Also I pray that you will procure
some order for the apparrelling of such as shall be newly enter-
tained into companies. Formerly if a man wanted clothes
the captain gave them: now how raged soever, he most
tarre tel the seson of delevere. A gret messere to the por men
and a shame to se them go so."
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To the honorabel Sir Robard Sedne . . at his hous at
Dougat."
IV. 58. 1 p.
''
SIR EDMOND UVEDALL to SIR ROBERT SYDNEY.
[1592-93], March 6. Flushing. The "Komesare" Vander
Brock is returned from the Hague, what he has done for the
lodging I know not but shall shortly understand, for the time
of payment is in four days.
Mr. Bodley has sent me copies of a request from the Council
of Holland to the States at the Hague, and of orders from them
touching lodging of the soldiers.. I send both herewith.
"There hath ben thes month a generall speche amongest
aull the borgeres that verie shortly aull the Engyleshe shall out
of the towne, and that Kount Morres will put in a garreson and
a governor; it is an ould sayeing ther is no smooke without
fyer." Vander Brock is continually passing up and down; in
my opinion he is the only stirrer of all matters against your
government. Be not persuaded to keep less companies then now
you have in arms.
If you take not order with Mr. Vander Brocke I think he will
be governor shortly.
"To the onerabell Sr. Robard Sedne. . at Dougat."
IV. 57. 1 p.
SIR EDMUND UVEDALL to SIR ROBERT SYDNEY.
1592[-93], March 8. Flushing. Your coming is much
desired. No more shall be done in the new orders till I
have commandment from you. Explains the procedure in
Borchensho's case.
"I have reseved a letter from my Lord Treasorar . . he
wrighteth that he doth exepecket I should wright heme of soch
newes as are in this kontrie. Inded I have not writen to heme
long tyme, bot I se I most, and I hope your lordshep well be
contented I shall do so; and what soever I wright to heme I
well wright to you, home I do vere onestly serve and love. . . .
Flousheng the 8 of Marche, 1592.'
""
"To the onorabell Sr. Robard Sedne. . at Dougat.'
IV. 65. 1 p.
my
""
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SIR EDMOND UVEDALL to SIR ROBERT SYDNEY.
[1592-93], March 12.-This day the provost marshal Captain
Elliot died. . . I wrote to you two months ago "how Mr. Hihom
had cheked som 5 Dutch captains a logeng that ther wer so
mane payd more then wer aloued." I persuaded the captains
to suffer it to be defalked till I heard from you. I pray you set
some order. "Of the desagrement that is betwene Middelboro
and the other townes of Selland I have writen to my lord
Treasorer; and yould have don to your lordshep, bot that Mr.
Blocke hath writen het you which well soffis."
"Floussheng the 12 of Marche."
Postscript." Ther is great preparaseon mad of Middelborro,
as het is sayde for the sorpris of Breges: hes exselense hem
selfe well be at het, and shol be pot in exsecouseon the next
darcke mone."
""
IV. 60. 1 pp.
SIR EDMOND UVEDALL to SIR ROBERT SYDNEY.
1592[-93], March 17. Flushing.-Have received a letter
from the Council about Borchensho; I send you a copy and a
copy of my reply; also a copy of a letter which I have written
to my lord Treasurer; they are open that you may see what
is in it. Also Borchensho's papers, and I think when they shall
be seen to the lords it will make him hated.
I have heard that the States judge that I have been an earnest
persuader of you to hold so many companies here. I do not
doubt they will do what they may to displease me; but I hope
her Majesty by your means will stand with me, as the States
do with their servant Borchensho.
I judge the States purpose is to draw the furnishing of the
men of warr of this town into their handes: otherwise they
have nothing to do in this matter. If they have their way, they
will call all matters in question, and you will be in all things
their subject. Floussheng the 17 of Marche, 92.”
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IV. 68. 1 p.
SIR EDMOND UVEDALL to SIR ROBERT SYDNEY.
1592[-93], March 19. Flushing.-I have received your letters
of 21 February, 5 March, and 9 March. I think you cannot
bestow the Marshalsea on one that is more worthy of it than
Lieutenant Fleming. I pray you resolve on one for the place,
for there is no one to take charge of the prisoners. Morgan's
and Clifford's companies are lodged and shall lodge "wher they
paid or not payd. . . . I have mad the captaynes and offesars
kno that your plesour is that the kepe ther garresone tel you
kome, and I asure your lordship I well geve none leve to go.
To the States I well not lend above 100 or a 120 men exsept
I be kommanded from you other weyes. Thes present the
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A
have writen to me for 200 men to go in to Holst, for that they
dout the enemes besegeng of het bot it is be kaws the well
draw the mor of ther owne men to atend the Kount Morres hes
entrerpris of slones hors now at Welleamstate with hes troopes.
I have granthed theme a hondard and leftenant Flemeng shall
command theme."
I have received the Council's letter of orders to be observed
in musters, and given orders to the captains for the making up
of their books.
The soldiers of this garrison run away extremely, so that I
suffer no man to go out of the ports. The Dutch and Scotch
captains entertain them so well as they will get them all from
us. "I sent you 6 or 7 dayes ago. . .sartayne requestes that
thos of Selland mad to thos of Holland that ther myt be in thes
towne bot 600 men; and Vandar Brocke was the folloar of
het, as he is for Borchensho. Blocke tould me . . that he
thenketh that what is done in the behaf of Borchenso is done
only by Roules and Vandar Brocke; and that the hol kounsell
is not acquaynted with aull. I hope to fynd the menes to kno
whether it be so or no. Floussheng the 17 of March.”
66
To the onorabell Sr. Robard Sedne . . at his hous at
Dowgat."(1)
IV. 59. 21 pp.
SIR EDMOND UVEDALL to SIR ROBERT SYDNEY.
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[1592-93], March 21. Flushing.-Explaining as to the
establishing of the orders for musters. Since my last Blocke
has had speech with Roules touching Borchensho; Roules
said it was not their meaning the matter should be followed,
because it did not appertain to them. Her is a generall brout
that hes exselense hath geven one of the states a blo, and is to
dayes past set downe afor Gertroudenberge, without makeng
theme aquaynted of hes determenaseon mor then one daye
afore." If you resolve to make Captain Enge provost-marshal
pray send him over. Floussheng the 21 of Marche."
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IV. 61. 1 p.
SIR EDMOND UVEDALL to SIR ROBERT SYDNEY.
1592[-93], March 21. Flushing.-According to the Council's
letters of 24th February I called the Captains together and made
them know her Majesty's pleasure for the making up of the
muster books, which books we made in the manner appointed.
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In the side of everic leafe five names, and on the name of
everie souldier is sett downe and expressed in writinge his age,
stature, complexion, collor of the haire of his hed and bearde,
(1) Uvedale's subsequent letters in March, April, 1593, (except those of 21
March) are similarly addressed.
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his occupation and marke of his face and limme." The books
thus perfected were delivered to me the 20th March, and “I
have set my hand to everie booke and delivered them to Arthur
Higsonne, her Matics commissarie of musters for this garrison. . .
Vloussheng, the 21 of Marche, 92."
VI. 249.
249. p.
Ĭ
Headed in error, March 21, 1602.”
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SIR EDMOND UVEDALL to SIR ROBERT SYDNEY.
[1592-93], March 23. Flushing. I understand you have
bestowed the place of provost-marshal on Captain Enge, which
since Mr. Flemeng hath not got I am glad of. Let me know
how the Dutch merchants at the port shall be paid. "I have
kaused theme to be payd out of the prechers paye, which
when he comes over he wel not alowe.' Let me know your
pleasure as to the new orders. "Floussheng, the 23 of Marche."
IV. 54. 1 p. Wrongly headed 23 Feb.
""
SIR EDMOND UVEDALL to SIR ROBERT SYDNEY.
..
[1593], March 28. Flushing.-Reporting on the affairs of
the garrison.
The Kount Morres hath taken a forte that was
on a dich betwene Gertroudenberge and Breda in which was
200 men; and thos men are gone to the Bos.
28 of Marche."
Flousheng the
III. 12. 1 p.
SIR EDMOND UVEDALL to SIR ROBERT SYDNEY.
[1593], April 5. Flushing.-Advising that it will be best to
deliver the powder in barrels, and suggesting arrangements for
its supply to the companies. I have told the captains that if
they keep not their companies strong, I will advertise you of
it. Some companies are very weak. Tocheng the poneshing
of afendars, I kno the States hath notheng to do with aull,
and it (? yet) in the matter of Borchensho the do meddele."
66
IV. 62. 1 p.
SIR EDMOND UVEDALL to SIR ROBERT SIDNEY.
[1593], April 9. Flushing.-
Flushing." A 3 days ago the Kount
Morres sent me a letter to kno if I kould spar heme 200 men,
and I anserd heme that I durst not send ane troopes out of thes
toune without ordar from your Lordship. It may be the States
well send to me for men bot i mene to ansar them as I have hes
exselense. I desier to kno your plesour. . . There is a preacher
at Bergen, as I here a good man. I have sent for heme agayne
this tyme of estar and have promesed to geve heme soch enter-
taynment as is alowed-onli shall be kept back so mech as shal
paye the waiters at the gate. . . Vlussheng the 9 of April."
XVI. 40. 1 p.
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JAMES VI. to SIR ROBERT MELVILLE.
[1593, June 4]-"Instructions to our trusty and wellbeloved
Counsellor Sir Robert Melvil of Murdocarny, knight, our
Ambassador directed be us to our darrest sister and cousine
the Q. of England.
Efter presenting of our lettres with our hartiest commenda-
tiones unto our darrest sister and cousine the Q. of England, ye
shall declair unto her that according to our promeis conteined
in our answeres returnit be the L. Burgh, her lait Ambassador
with us, we have maid specaill choise of yow upon pruif had of
your oft experimentit fidelite and sound dispositioun we ar
acquanted, ye carye to the continuance and incres of that firme
ametye and mutuell gude intelligence requisit betwix us, to
signefie unto her our hole proceadour sin the depairtour of her
said Ambassador, and how sincerlye we rest affected to the
prosecution of that action, importing so heighlye to relligion
bothe our staites and this whole yle, so we may find the favor-
able assistance and ayde of our said darrest sister quherewith
we luik asseuredlye to be comforted in all the severall poyntes
to be rememberit heirefter.
Bot befoir ye proceed to the particuleres, first of all ye shal
declair how in honour we ar moved to renew the complaint of
our evil usage be the ressit and intertenement of our maist
avowed and contemptious rebell, Francis sum tyme Erle
Bothwell, upon the bordores of England, quha having so oft
huntit our lyfe and mony wayes socht our dishonour quherewith
from tyme to tyme the Queen our darrest sister hathe bein
acquantit, we can not bot find it strange that yit he is resset
and comfortit within the realme, and no sich exemplar punish-
ment inflicted to his avowed and opin resetteres as was
promesed and we asseuredly leukit for. Quhat the recent
League betwixt our said darrest sister and us, and the ancient
treaties betwixt our progenitors in sic caise provydis, is weill
aneuche knawin to her and her counsell, and yf it shal neid, the
extractes delyvered to yow will testifie; ye shall therfor maist
ernistlye insist and urge his aprehenshion and delyverye to us,
and sic his complecis as can be found with him, in caise thay
be thair presentlye the tyme of your negotiation; and yf
otherwais at leist that he and thay be removed from all resset
and maintenance within any pairt of that realme, and the
fautores and intertcinores of so monstrous a rebell be delyverit
lykwais to us and displaced of thair offices yf ony thay have,
according to the treateis quhilk being maist equitable efter so
mony promeses past in her severall letteres of hir owne hand to
us and be the mouthe of hir Ambassador resident heir, we expect
at last to ressave sic satisfaction as in honour and reason we
may rest contented.
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3. Ye shal elwais informe our said darrest sister that the
continewation of the parliament procedit upon a necessitic, sic
thinge as was requisit to be done not being in redines as fell
out the last yeir, quhan Bothwell was forfalted, bot at the day
now appointed it shal ondoutitlye hauld and after the sentence
pronunced all extremitic to be usit and sic ordor to be taken
as shalbe resolvit in parliament, quherin we asscuritlye leuk for
her ayde and assistance in sic sort as may alwais enhable us
to that execution.
4. And for the better accomplishment of our intendit cours
heirin and maniment of our other affaires of greatest moment
we have maid chose of certaine speciall personnes of our Counsell
to be attending and resident with us that ar knawin to be wyse,
well affected to relligion, our estait and amitye betwixt the two
realmes and thairwithall zealous and cairfull to have the springes
of these conspiracies socht out, and all gud meains aplyed for
remedeing of thame quhais gude advyse and resolution we have
determined to follow without altering of the sam (not excluding
alwayes the rest of the nobilitic and ordiner counsell set doun
in the act of our last parliament, quhan thay shall happen to be
present) as the copye of the act maid thairanent quhilk ye caryc
with yow purportes, quherein thair names ar expressit in
speciall.
5. Tuiching our ministers on the bordores thay ar sic as ye
can declair of gretest habilitic and pouer in these boundes, and
as we trust favoureres of the present tranquilletye; her resident
Ambassador heir is acquaincted with the particuleres of thair
procedinges and thair behavior, and we doubt not hes faithfully
advertesit the sam from tym to tyme, as also with the gud
disposition fund in us and our Counsell to further and performe
the gud amitye and present tranquilletye. Gif thair be defaltes
in the qualities of our wardanes we will not spair to put better
in thair places, as be gud advyce shal be fund requisit, quherein
yf ye shal find the Queen our darrest sister or hir counsell to
insist carnistlye with you, we have gevin you a memoir apairt
how far to speik or deill in bordor materes.
6. And sen nothing bredes a greter caus of misrewll and
onquyetnis on the borders nor the willfull and avowed resset
of the declairit traitors and rebelles of ather prince, ye man not
omit in this place to reiterat the compleint of our evill usage
in the resset and interteinment grantit upon the bordores of
England to Both. quha accompaned with a grit number of her
subjectes be crossing of ane arme of sc cum towartes our owne
housses far within the land; besyd the accompanyng him at
dyvers tymes throw our frontar townes, as thoch he war avowed
to be onder our said darrest sisteres saifgaird, a forme very
onplesant to us and that we have lang leukit to se repairit, we
have caus to complein upon the Englishmen that with him
attemptit the reifes and spoylye at Falkland and resset him and
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the gudes spoylit according to the lawes of the marches; and
yit her causit superseid the persute qll this tyme ever hopin
that the sam wickit man and his cheif resetteres should have bein
delyverit to us, quherein ye man nou ernistlye crave of our said
darrest sister that she will lat us have sum gude satisfaction,
and that sic his complices Englishmen as war with him at
that attemptat at Falkland conteinit in the bill presented be
our wardan to the wardan of the Wast Marches of England, may
also be delyvered, quhil that attemptat be redressit in respect
we past from the rigour intendit and quhilk justlye micht have
bein cravit be the bordor lawes at the resident Ambassador
desyr, yelding at that tyme to his requeist and contentit with
the delyvery of the principall foirfaltores, quherein he promesit
to us his exact diligensce and to work our satisfaction.
7. Yf ye shalbe urged to condiscend in particular to the ayde
craved be us for the better proseqution of the authores of these
tressonable practises we declared to the L. Burghe to quhat
endes and purpose the forces necesserlye behovit to be imployet.
And for the number we think (except sum forrane forces arryve
to the support of the rebells) six hundrithe shalbe sufficient,
equal of horsmen and footmen, quhilk yf the Queen our darrest
sister can not be moved to grant, ye shal than discend to the
number of four hundrithe and no fewar, quhois monethlye paye
with thair commandores will extend to . . .(¹) in the monethe,
and in the space of six monethes, within the quhilk tyme the
service, as is thocht, may end except sa mony as shalbe stil
reteinit for our gairde, the sowme will amont to.
. .,(1)
whilk ye sal crave to be delyverit to you their or resaved fra
the handes of her resident Ambassador heir. And that the
day of first payment may be the first of July nixt.
8. Besyd the occasiones necessarly craving the suplye of
forces, thair is yit ane other maist requisit for the quhilk we
man crave the ayde of our darrest sister of a schip or twa with
munition and pouder for expugnation of certain housses in the
wast yles of this realme, possessed be certain personnes diss-
obedient that occupyes and makes onfruitfull to us a large
boundes of the propire landes of our crowne, quhilk being
reduced to obedience it will augment our rents, cut away subter-
fuge and recept to the authores of this treasonable practise,
and make the northe pairtes of England meklie mair obedient
and profitable to our said darrest sister, a mater thocht of and
specially provydit in the league betwixt us.
9. Furthermore ye shal remember the Queen our darrest
sister of that gratuitye, quhilk it pleased hir to bestow upon us
whan we enterit in ligue to gither, begynand in the year 1586
with four thousand poundes at lesit, and maist frendlye declara-
tion of her gud will not to lessen that maner of kyndnes toward
(1) Blank in MS.
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us, but rather as caus should requyre to augment it, whairof
according to her wryting we have maid ane asscured accompt,
and that she wil never directlye, nor indirectlye, do or suffer
to be done any thing that she may latt or withstand to the
diminution, empairing, or derogation of ony greatnes, richt, or
title that may be dew to us in ony sort or in ony tyme or present
or futar, without manifest ingratitude in our pairt, quhilk, God
willing, she shal never find, the performance of quhilk twa
kyndis of gratetudes we ever leukit and still fermelye leukis to
find in effect, as never thinking to move or provoke her to the
contrare. An now this being the aucht yeir sen her begynenge
with this yeirlye gratuites, ye shal ernistlye desyr hir to caus
be rekynnit quhat is resaved of the said annuitie to our uses in
the said aucht yeir space and to command so mekle as restes to
be payet for the outred of certain our speciall and privat affairs,
quhereinto we have destinat the sam and appointed sic as we
have acquainted you with to the recept thairof thair. James R."
1010 (1). 3 pp.; contemporary copy.
JAMES VI to SIR ROBERT MELVILLE,
1593, June 19. Holyrood House." Becaus the diversetye
of informationns micht bread you sum occupatiouns and
fascherye concerning the thinges occurit heir sen your departeur
we have thocht meit sumquhat to instruct and arme yow agains
sic purposes as ye may happen to heir, that pairtlye hes cum
to our owne knowledge sen ye teuke your leif, mainlie for the
replie of James Stewart, the lait Chancellair, in thir pairtes
and to our presence as rumours wald mean for sum new and
dangerous effectes, quhair ye may asseuritlye say that we ar
naither in foirknawledge or allowance, for at this tyme he hes
gottin na maner of ony further favour or countenance of us nor
was grantit unto him in December last; and that was only to
have the benefit to prosequute and defend his owne causis in
law indifferentlye as otheris our subjectis sen he hes sa lang
dependit thairupon, and that it is refusit to few or nane;
quilk not withstanding shall nowais alter the cours set down
to be followit out be us with advyse of our daylye and maist
resident counsellour laitlye chosin. As alsua tuiching our
Parliaments ye may certainlye speike that God willing it shal
hald furthwart at the day appointit to the punishment of
thame that hes practised sa greit a trowble agains relligioun and
this haill Ile; quhilk the pruif of our actionis and proceidinges
shal declair in gude effect God willing, to quhuis protectionn
we commit you.
""
1010 (2).
p.; contemporary copy.
SIR ROBERT MELVILLE to THE KING [of Scots].
1593, July 21. London.-"I have bene continewallie
delayed to the 15 of this instant that I could not gif your
Majestie ony forder resolutioun then was conteined in my formar
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letters, at quilk tyme I had audience and long conference with
hir Majestie tending alwayes to excuse that scho was so preassed
at this tyme in deboursing of gret sommes for the Kyng of
France to the maintenance of his realme, alsweil sending men
as moneye, besides that hir Hienis schippis wer all to be erected
to the sea for meeting of threttie Spanische schippis being
alreddy past the Conquett, and luiking they sall land aither in
Normandye to support the Comte of Mansfelt, or ellis to pass
in Irland or Scotland; and doubted not, gif I wald informe
your Majestie of hir hard state, bot at this tyme you wald tak
it kyndlic and heirafter the gratuitie and byrons thairof sould
cum to reckning and be considerit; with mony promissis of
hir guidwill concerning the title and forder ayde, being relevit
of this hir present necessitie that was so grit as your Majestie
could not be satisfyed as scho glaidlie wald. Quhilk moved me
to complene of my lang delay in not ressaving answer to adver-
tisse your Hienes, scing that ye providit sinceirlie and fectfullie
to parforme all your promissis retourned to my Lord of Brough
in prosequuting of your rebellis. And to that effect I offred
to hir Majestie securitie to be maid for your part be contract or
otherwise to hir contentement, desiring affectuouslie that I
micht receave full resolutions quha I micht luik for concerning
the ayde for lifting of forces against the said rebellis, otherwise
that your Majestie was not able to follow further your guid
deliberationis in respect of the wechtyness of the cause, quhilk
tendit mair to the harme of hir Croune; nor that your realme
wes in ony perrell, gif aither offers of forrane princes or of your
awin disobedient subjects had been aggreit onto. And knawing
that your Majesties negotiations with my Lord of Brough was
conditionnall as my awin beares the same; That hir Majestic
wald signiffic onto me, quhat consaile or adwise scho wald geve
your Hienes for setling of your estate, and to that point answered
me but ony advys of hir awin consaile, excusing hirself of help
or support of moneye but that scho wald communicate hir best
advise and counsaile to be declairit to your Majestics self
privelie and to na other; quhilk your Hienes sall onderstand
at my returne, God willing. Hir Majestie is advertist heir that
your Hienes is of mynd to proccid in the forfaltour. And albeit
they salbe convict be voicis, your Majestie to continew the
dome on geving out, till ye hcare how I sall end heir, quhair in
your Hienes hes done consideratlic. As concerning Bothewell
I wrayt in my formar letteris how far hir Majestie promist to
content your Hienes in debarring him hir dominions with his
complices and punische sic of hir subjectes as hes ressett him.
Not theless it plesit your Majestie in your last letter command
me of new to complene that he wes openlie ressett in Northum-
berland, specially in Mr. Phennickes housse advaunting himself
that he is interteyned be her Majesties moneye, quhairat scho
was heighlic offendit and protested before God that sence my
Lord of Broughs retourning from Scotland, he never had of
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hir geir nor remainit in hir borders. And the treuth is, I onder-
stand that hir Majestie hes directed new letters to all the ware-
danes and gentlemen of the cuntre as they wilbe anserable
uponn payne of thair headdis that he nor nane of his companye
salbe ony mair ressavit nor comforted, and that Mr. Raltoun
hes bene writtin to veray schairplic. Musgrave is still retenit
heir, and order salbe taken with cuddy armour; as for order
takking with sic Inglishmen as accompanyed Bothewell to
Facland Hir Hienes hes writtin agane of new letters to the Lord
Scrupe for the deliverye of these personis quhilks being tried
salbe condignlie punisched and order tane thairin according
to the bordour lawis. Hir Majestie was of intentionn uponn
my formar conferences to have graunted twa schippis for
suppressing and expugning of the howses of the rebellis in the
Ils; bot now excuses be ressoun scho is impedit since uponn
the erecting of hir schippis send furth to encounter the armye
of Spayne, bot that maiter sould be helpit heirefter. And efter
this progress of your Hienes affairs I tuyk leave of Hir Majestie
quho desirit me to tak in patience for twa dayes langer upoun
my dispatche quhilk come to my handes uponn the 18th day
of this instant, with ane warrand to resseave twa thosand
pundis, quhilk was ane greif to me, and myndit not to ressave
it. Bot tuyk deliberationn to wryte onto hir Majestic, and
particullarlie to every ane of the counsaile complening that your
Majestie was not weill usit to have defarrit me so long. And at
lenth nether helpit your Majestie in your grittest necessitie
with forces as the recent league bearis nor maid compt or
rakenning to pay the byrnus of the Annowitie, quhilk I proved
before the counsaile and otherwise as the coppye of all the saide
letteris proports to have been promissed, fyve thowsand pundis
yeirlie be Randolphe Ambassador for the tyme, and the first
somme payed wes four thowsand pundis, quhilk moved hir
Majestie to tak new resolutionn, and causit my lord thresaurer
confer with me, quho protestit how willing hir Heienes wes to
content your Majestie, and thairupon causit releve the
Marchandes of other twa thowsand pundis they wes indebted heir,
albeit it appeires they are award maire, and had bene in farder
trouble gif I had not bene heir at this tyme. It is of veritie
the saidis marchandis ar gritlic indebted heir, and had bene
imprissonned be thair creditours wer not I helpit thame be my
credit, seing the first somme wes not able to acquit thame, bot
in a little part. I had conference with the Frenche Ambassa-
douris quho schew me the state of France to be in gret per-
plexitie, the Kyng being in suspens this tyme by past, quhidder
he sould be sworne a Catholik at the Messe, he delaying the
same efter a precise day appoynted. The Duc of Guyse is
elected Kyng at Paris, and geving furt that he sould marrye
the Kyng of Spaynes dochter. The saidis Ambassadoris
assurit me that the 15 day of this instant it was luiked for
certaine that the Kyng sould be crouned at the Messe in Sanct
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Denyss, yit since na suyr word com gif it be don or not. I have
letters of his to your Majestie and of the Ambassadour laitlie
cum in his awin particullar, quho prayit me to requeiest your
Majestie to desir the Ministers thair not to desist fra thair
ordinar custome to pray for the Kyng his Maister. For quhat
he had done wes be earnist preassing bayt of these of his awin
religionn alsweill as of the Catholicques that serves him. He
has so grit regrett to proceed in that maner that to satisffy
that falt he had rather want the arme. And quhat is done
be him yerintill [therintill] is mair for savetie of oyeris [others]
then advancement of him self. This is the Ambassadouris
speaches halding to me. James Hudsone has attendit upoun
me, quha lacked na guid will to do all the guid offices he could
in your Majestie's service. And therefore prayed me to put
him in your Hienes guid remembrance. I am to follow so fast
as I can quhen I have geven my acquitance for the merchandes
silver."
[Endorsed] "Sir Robert Melins letter to the King from
Ingland."
1010 (3). 21 pp. Contemporary copy.
JAMES VI to the EARL of SUSSEX.
[1593, August] "Notes of sum petitions uttered by his
Majestie to the Erle of Sussex, ambassador for the Quene our
dearest sister, to be delyvered unto hir.
1. To delait to the Queene our dearrest Sister what disgrace
his Majestie accountes was doin to him that James Forrett, not
only ane avowed agent for Bothwell bot lykwais fund gyltye
of these two last treasounes and fugitive thairfoir, first of the
treasonable supprysing of his Majesties persoun in the paleis
of Holyrudhous, and nixt of the raid of Leithe, durst be present
in the frenche Kirk publiklye in tyme of service in the eyes of
his Majesties Ambassador presentlye with the Queene.
Therfor his Majestie cravis thatt according to the amitie
betwyne the two crownes sche will try and examine narowlie
how he his bein so publikly reset and menteinit in hir town of
London, punishe the authors thairof of quhatsidevir degrie,
and yf the said Forret be presently thar to caus him be delyverit
according to the treatie of peace and hir manyfauld promises.
2. That she will call to a strait account all hir counsallors
whither yf thay have had any dealing with the said Forrett in
Bothwellis affair of lait or not. Whatt it was and yf he cravit
in Bothwellis name permission to him to have intelligence and
resaife monye from the papist Lords. Whilk being tryed be her,
his Majestie remittes to hir awne wisdome to judge tharupon
as she thinkes mast convenient. For his Majestie wishes no
more bot that she be acquainted with all menis pretendinges,
that she comittes any credit unto; and than he doute not that
any thing shall pas to hir dishonour and his Majesties
miscontentment.
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3. To complaine unto hir of the ordiner and daylye ressait.
of dyvers of my advowed rebelles within hir dominions namelye
of Scolmuir dwelling with his wyfe and bairnis in Twedmouth
besyd Berwick, and Mr. Thomas Cranstounes at Wark, besydes
dyvers of that societie that spairs not at every occasion to be
sein publiklye on the streates of Berwick. His Majesty therfoar
prais earnistlye the Queene his darrest sister to tak sik order as
she thinks maist expedient with the author of this contempt
unto hir, and in caise they defend thame selves by interpreting
of the Queenes last proclamation only to extend upon Both-
welles awine person and not upon any of his cumpany, his
Majestie prais hir hairtlye to interpret hir law according to the
ground tharof, which was the treatie of peace and the Ligue,
and not to any sik sophistik captiones. For Bothwell is no
sik geame as he can do any hairme alane having no cumpany.
4. That sen his Majestie is now making raidy for his ex-
peditions in the Northe, he desyrs hir to gif strait order upon all
her bordores that in caise Bothwell, wha is now joynd with the
papist Lordes, bothe by word and wret will mak any sture
seing his Majestie so occupyd in other partes of his Realme,
by gatheringe of any forces togithir for hindring and interrupp-
ing of this his Majesties godlye and honorable dissinkes, that
none of hir subjectes of quhat sidevere degrie be permittit or
suffered to joyne or concure with him.
5. And in caise he wold preite to assemble any Scottes forces
within hir cuntrie, as he did last at the raid of Leithe, that he
be not permitted to do the same, namly not to tak muster
display cornet or anseignis, blow trumpets, strok drums or
in ony wais to be permittit be hir Majestie or his officers knaw-
ledge to be within the boundes of hir dominions.
6. His Majestie craves of hir that for prevention of all
occasions quilk are lyklye to fall out during his absence out of
the southe parte of his cuntrie, quhereby the straites of ather
of the cuntries may be disturbed as ather be the said Bothwelles
gathering of any forces or be his practises or other send me to
brek the borders by the committing of outrages upon athur
sydes therof, that in consideration of this thinges she will caus
sik forces to be derected to attend upon all convenient places
of hir bordores as may not onlye helpe to kep the said bordor
in quyetnes during his Majestie's absence, bot lykwais concure
and assist with his Majestie's opposite officers, for suppressinge
of quhatsoever insolent rebelles to aither of the princes.'
1010 (4). 2 pp. Contemporary Copy.
""
SIR ROBERT SYDNEY to LADY SYDNEY.
1593, August 27. This Thursday." Windsor.
Windsor." My deer
Barbara,(¹) I send you the parcels you gave order to Ray to buy
for you. I ame going to Wilton this day, where I ame afraid
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I shall find my sister very il. For Rol. Whyte browght me
word yesterday that she hath gotten an ague. I thinck to be
back again the end of this weeke or the begining of the next.
The Queene goeth this day towards Sunninghil. My Lady of
Huntington hath asked very kindly for you and for your little
ones, especially for her Goddaughter. . My busines goe not
very fast on, and some hindrance there is to them by a fall my
Lord of Essex hath had which makes him keepe his bed. Fare-
wel sweet Barbara, and kiss your little ons from me."
XIX. 51. 1 p.
INSTRUCTIONS for SIR JAMES SANDELANDIS.
1593, Sept.-"Instructiones gevin be his Majestie to his ryt
trustie and familiar servitor Sir James Sandelandes of Slamanons
Kruyft to be usit be him as well in the Low countries, as in
Germanie with his Majesties darrest brother the Duk of Bruns-
wick, or in uther places that he sall happin to travell unto his
returne to this realme.
In the first efter the arcustomat maner of our salueues, ye
sall signifie unto Count Maurice and the Staittes Generall that
we haif ressavit thair letters and instructiones from our trustie
servitor and counsilor William the E. of Pettynweme be the
quhilkis as you haif renewit the favor and affectioun we did
alwys leuke for at your handes and sa sall we not omit (as we
haif alreddy deliberat) at the convening of our counsale to
resolve thereuppon, according to the not of the errand and
thereefter adverteis thame of our proceding and deliberatioun
thereintill.
:
And at your passing throw Germanie ye sall salute in lyk
maner our darrest brother the Duke of Brunswick. Informe
him of the verctic of the particularities past heir in our realme
leist that the ignorande or malicious sorte may haif utherwais
reportit the veritic to the scandale or prejudice of our gude
meaning and gratious dealing with him of our awne subjecties.
The saime or lyk speaches ye sall use in all places where ye sall
cum as occasion dois offer during your travell.
And gif it sal happin that ye sall heir or understand of ony
thing that doeth concerne our persoun or estate, the religioun
or quietnes of our kingdome, ye sall return to us with all diligence
possible and mak us space and acqueint us.
Subscrivit with our
hand at Stirling the day of September, stilo veteri, 1593. "
1010 (5). 1 p. Contemporary copy.
.
SIR ROBERT SYDNEY to LADY SYDNEY.
[1593, October.] "I ame sent to the King of France with a
message from the Queen... Upon the return of this message
depends all the matter of Cales,"
XX. 42. p.
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SIR ROBERT SYDNEY to LADY SYDNEY.
1593, October 19. Windsor." My dear Barbara, I can
by no meanes put of this jorney. It wil be very chargeable to
me, but I must have pacience. I hope at my retourn the Queen
wil do somewhat for me. The best is I trust it wil not be for
any long time: 6 weekes or 2 moneths I hope wil be the most.
I ame so ful of busines against my going and so hastned away
as I cannot wel come to you. I thinck the best course for you
as I wrote to come to Barnelms. I have sent to my Lady of
Essex to lend you a coatche. Sweet Barbara, be not greved
with my jorney. They that live in the world must be subject
to such imploiments and however it be chargeable it wil be
honorable. I sent to you by Cholmley for certen things, which
I must carry with me: I pray you let them be made ready for
me. I know not yet where I shall imbarck, whether at Dover,
or at Ry, or at Hampton. . If I may know when you wil be at
Barnelms I wil not fayle to meet you."
XVIII. 31. 1 p.
SIR ROBERT SYDNEY to LADY SYDNEY.
[1593, October 26.] "This fryday." "There is no desyre in
me so deer as the love I bear you and our children. But
this jorney is absolutly forsd upon me without my seeking
and so far now I ame imbarked into yt as I cannot pluck out
my neck without both toutch of my reputation and danger to
loose all hope of reward for the services I have already done.
You are maried, my deer Barbara, to a husband that is now
drawn so into the world and the actions of yt as there is no
way to retire myself without trying fortune further. . . And I
do not dout but this imploiment will bring me some good
requital, or if yt do not, it must and shalbe the last ever I wil
undertake." You need not be afraid of what you apprehend,
for I shall have this money without the danger you fear. . . “I
shall have this thowsand pownd of my Lord of Essex without
entering into any assurances but to his Lordship onely." I think
I shall be despatched in four or five days, and will stay with
you as long as I may. "I pray you have these things ready
which I have appointed, but in stead of the green velvet bed I
would have the stammel bed made ready."
''
XX. 34. 2 pp.
SIR ROBERT SYDNEY to LADY SYDNEY.
1593, November 3. As I wrote to you in my last I shall
have the thowsand pownd without troubling any body, but onely
giving mine own assurance to the Earle of Essex, which shalbe
a statute. My day of dispatch is not yet certen, but now I
thinck it cannot be long differed. . I desyre you to make much
of your self for my sake and not to be so much troubled with this
jorney. For thogh it be chargeable at the first, I hope it wil
bring reputation and proffit both in the End."
XVIII. 39. † p.
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SIR ROBERT SYDNEY to LADY SYDNEY.
[1593], December 13. Dover." I am here kept with an
ecceding ill wind and like for owght I can see to last a good
whyle.".
XX. 4. 1 p.
SIR ROBERT SYDNEY to LADY SYDNEY.
1593, December 17. Dover." This is onely to assure you
that in these last tempests neither I myself was in any danger
for I was still heer, neither any of my stuff lost. But the ship
wherin were the horses and bagage of Coronel Sherley and
Capten Wingfeld is cast away and nothing saved but some
of the men and one horse. . . The wind is yet rough, God send
it better, and graunt you, sweet hart, long lyfe and good
health."
XVIII. 32. p.
SIR ROBERT SYDNEY to LADY SYDNEY.
1593, December 29. Dover.
Dover. . . “I was once at sea and put
"I
back again: since I have bin at Sr. Th. Scots and meant to
have gon to Ry to have shipped there, and was raysed at mid-
night to come back hether and now about 10 aclock at night
ame going abord.”
To. .. my Lady Sidney at Penshurst."
XVIII. 36.
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p.
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SIR ROBERT SYDNEY to LADY SYDNEY.
1593[-4], January 6. Dover. . . . I hope you have had my
letter. Since there hath not bin any shew of fayr wind
neither do I se any appearance. God rid me quickly out of this
place, I ame ecceeding weary of yt. Yet if I had bin at Ry
I would have made sometimes a start unto you, but heer I ame
farr from all delights. . . I can heare no news of the barck that
Foulckes was in and eight horses of mine: except he be at
Flushing I feare he is cast away.'
""
XVIII. 37. 1 p.
SIR ROBERT SYDNEY to LADY SYDNEY.
"I
[1593-4], January 9. "From before Diepe."
imbarked yesterday at noone and this morning we saw this
cost. .. Foulckes got over to Diep in the last great storme
when I was put back to Dover.”
XX. 26. † p.
SIR ROBERT SYDNEY to LADY SYDNEY.
1593[-4], January 14. "At Diepe.".. "I ame going to-
morrow towards the King and have with me for convoy the
horsmen of this town, which I dout not but is sufficient. I wil
make all possible hast backe again and I hope to se you
shortly."
XVIII. 88. p.
147
SIR ROBERT SYDNEY to LADY SYDNEY.
..
[1593-4], January 15. 'At Diepe." "For want of the
horses which were with Foulckes I ame forced to leave some of
my company behind. . . I send Leonard the coachman back
for I cary no coatch with me."
XX. 29. p.
SIR ROBERT SYDNEY to LADY SYDNEY.
1593[-4], February 20. Chartres. . "I hope now within a
whyle to see you. For within these ten or 12 days I think to
leave the King and to go homewards. . If I can I wil. . . land
at Ry and see you in my going to the Court."
XVIII. 38.
p.
SIR ROBERT SYDNEY to LADY SYDNEY.
1593[-4], St. Denis. March 7.-"This is onely to let you
know that I ame wel and hope very shortly to be coming
homewards. I ame now ready to set off on horsebacke to goe
with the King to Senlis."
XVIII. 35. p.
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SIR EDMOND UVEDALL to SIR ROBERT SYDNEY.
[1593-94 ?], March 15. Flushing.-Captain Wayman is
anxious to serve under you. "I am the mor willeng, bekawes
you have in your garreson to manie kompanes hos captaynes
well never be with theme: and this gentelman well aulwayes be
with hes kompane and kepe het stronge."
IV. 73. p.
SIR ROBERT SYDNEY to LADY SYDdney.
1593[-4], March 22. Paris.
Paris." This morning we have taken
Paris. I meane to bee going home within these four or five
dayes and wil make al the hast I can to see you.”
XVIII. 33.
p.
MEMORANDA by SIR ROBERT SYDNEY DURING his EMBASSY to
FRANCE.
[1594.]—“ Touching the league offensive and defensive the
King is desirous to know her Majesties inclination. For if she
wil like of yt he wil send unto her, otherwise to send and be
refused would be a disgrace.
Touching the Prince of Condé he desires her Majesties advise
both as a princes of the religion and a Queene souverain. For
if he bring him hether he is afraid they wil force him to bring
him up in Papistry: and if he be left there the King feares he
may be made a pretext against him. The King desires the
Queenes advise heerin according as she would do if she were
in his case.
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Touching the King of Spaine the King wil not enter into any
treety with him without her Majesties privity according to the
promis between them: he says likewise he can forgive all the
world but the Spanniards and those he hopes one day to be
revenged of, in which action he desires the Queene to joine with
him and becaus it is not the profession of a lady to whip men,
that if she wil give good rods, that he wil do yt for her. For
yt is his occupation espoyler les Espagnols.
Touching the hows of Lorrain that there is not anything more
prejuciable to him then that hows nor nothing that he more
desires the ruin of yt so as it may be without his own ruin.
He knows that next himself there is nobody hath more reason
to hate yt then the Queene; and if that shee wil assist him that
he wil not make any agreement with them but wil destroy them,
but if he be abandoned of his neighbours and left to his own
meanes, then with his owne meanes he must help himself the
best he may. The Duke of Lorrain himself eth. As for
the Duke of Guise becaus he is neer kinsman, if he wil absolutly
throw himself into his arms, he will receive him perhaps. This
he left somewhat doutful.
Touching the Pope at this time he hath no dealings, but if
heerafter occasion be given, if he be strong, then may he treat
in his own authorite, but if otherwise then must he treat with
the Pope in his authorite.
For them of the religion that he hath given them, etc., and
further that he wil have care of them as he would wish should
be done unto himself; that in his soule he maintains the pro-
fession he did at the first and wil not alter: and that for these
further liberty he wil looke thorow his fingers for as much as
concerns him if they do more then is allowed them. But that
the meanes to establish them more is to give him assistance,
wherby he may not bee overruled and that he would not care
to dy the next day after he had seene the churchmen reformed
and an union of religion in Christendome.
Touching his mariage, that all the world doth perswade him
to yt and that he himself is inclined; but that he knows not
where to match himself. For to make himself greater by any
match he will not, and he wil have one that can pleese him.
The matches named unto him are the daughter of Spain, the
Princess of Toscane and shee of Lorrain.
Madame shal have liberty of publick exercise of religion in
all places saving in Paris.
""
در
1 pp. In writing of Sir Robert Sidney. Endorsed (by 2nd
Earl of Leicester). Certaine notes of advertisement from my
father, being Ambr. in France with Henry 4; worth the keping
and having.
XVI. 43. 1 pp.
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149
MEMORANDUM ON SPANISH INTRIGUES IN SCOTLAND.
[1594 ?]“That the King of Spain and his associates have
proposed the conqueste of the Realme of England, the sub-
version of the religion, and the erecting of papistry, neither do
they themselves dissemble, neither doth any man doubte.
The decree of the Councel of Trent, desire of revenge and hope
of gaine and honour, wherby they have bene induced to attempt,
will still move them to prosecute their enterprise, the rather
to repaire their dampnage and lest so great travel and charges
shold be lost.
The surest and almost only meanes to obviate their designes
is a syncere amity betwene thes two crownes, and a straite
conjunction of the whole Yle.
This as they did foresee and feare, so were they about to
stay and prevent, by keeping England in hand by a simulate
treatye, and assaying to procure the goodwill and aide of the
King, my Soveraine, by offers of suretie, honour and commodity,
Surety of religion and his present state, honor by revenge of
injuries that have bene done unto him, and commodity by
atteining to the crowne of England, the succession whereof by
all lawes of God and man apperteineth only to his Majestie.
That this might be the better effectuate, it was offered to his
Majestie to be head and conductour of the whole army (if so
be it shold like his hignes) or least so great forces might seeme
to breed danger to the religion, his state or title. Mony was
offred and all thinges requisite for enterteinment of a power
of his owne contry, or otherwise at his hyghnes choice, of sixtene
or twenty thousand men, beside six thousand strangers or
within or above at his Majestie's option, under the conduct
of such his highnes's frend or kinsman as he shall appointe,
specially of the house of Guise if his Majestie pleased to make
choice of any of that race.
To this were added many persuasions of his owne subjects,
specially the indignity of the Q[ueen] his mother's death, wher-
with the hartes of the best and most zealous here were deeply
wounded, the withholding from him the just inheritance of his
grandfather, the preferring to him others pretending title, by
geving into their handes great forces by sea and land, and that
the jealousy the Queen] their mistris had of her estate, and
suspicion against his mother being heire apparent and neerest
successor, was the only occasion of her death, that this irremov-
able jealousy is now transferred toward the K[ing] my soverane,
and it is so much the more encreased that a yonge, vertuous,
learned, religious, godly prince is of greater expectation and by
liklehoode wilbe more respected then any old sickly, infortunate
prisoner, and consequently may be more suspected, specially
seeing he may be inflamed by the death of his mother to the
desire of a just revenge.
If so great offers have bene made, when strangers trusted so
much to their forces, and such as affected them here have bene
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buysy heretofore, the more the forein army shall be distressed,
and the lesse they be hable to do by their owne power, the more
they shall seeke the K[ing] my soveraine, who may most of all
stand them in greatest steade, and without whom being
overmatched by sea they are able to do no exployte in this
Islande.
Only zeale of religion, and a naturall affection to the state
and people of England hath moved his Majesty as yet to reject
so great offers to the perill of his state, hazard of his fame among
foreins and miscontentment of the most part of his subjectes.
If thes so great offers and mighty persuasions be not counter-
balanced by a full satisfaction to his majestie's honor and other-
wise, and unless honorable consideration be had of him, it is
easy to imagine what indignity, shame, disdaine and undeserved
and irremovable jelousy may breed in a generous harte, few
being about him of contrary opinion to dissuade him, and
perfete suretie for religion, his highnes estate and title
substancilly provided.
As to my owne parte I am altogeather voyde of affection,
passion or parcialitie further then zeale of religion, my duty to
my soverane and contry doth cary me, being neither addict nor
bound unto any forein either by benefite or obligation, ever
repugnant to papistes practises and for good meaning evil
acquitt of your contry.
Yet have I dealt frankly and sincerely without all cunning
and treachery neither will I yet disguise the truthe, nor conceale
or obscure that which time will soone discover,
Strait dealing, untimely sparing and protracting of time will
import a speedy peril to the whole Island.
I assure you though all you have offred were presently per-
formed it will not fully satisfy; more wilbe craved which will
not breed so much present misliking as future weale and surety
to us both.
You see here a miscontented state and the best affected
not without scruple.
It were convenient that respect were had to the sequele that
may and is likly to ensue, which if it be not had in time, for
my owne parte, I must thinke God is otherwise determined,
and has his owne worke to worke, as he shall please to dispose,
which I fear shall have a sorrowfull issue for us both, especially
to whom it shall first befall to tast the bitterness thereof."
I. 20. 2½ pp.
Endorsed: "Memoirs en Englois des pre-
tensions Espaignolles contre l'Angleterre.'
,,
[1594, April.]-Copy of the Instructions to James Colville
of Ester Wemmes and Edward Bruce, ambassadors to England
from James VI of Scotland. Cal. State Papers, Scotland,
1509—1603, II. p. 649.
1010 (6).
151
[1594, May].-Copy of the Instructions to James Colville of
Ester Wemmes, ambassador to France from James VI. of
Scotland. ibid. II. p. 651.
1010(7).
COPY of a LETTER SENT BY THE KING of Scors to JAMES
COLVILLE of ESTER WEMMES and EDWARD BRUCE in ENGLAND.
[1594, April-May.]" We greit you hartlye weill, seing the
mouthis of the malitious and maist wicked sort of peepill is
daylye mair and mair opinit to detract and steinye to thair
power our gud fame and honour : We mein these, quha on-
naturallie hes huncet so oft our lyfe, and quhais hartis hes
vowed our perpetuall disobedience) seisis not at all tymes to
make by all meanis possible thair feinyet inventiouns and
sklanderous opiniouns of us to tak rute in the conceats of these,
quha acht by our gud deserts to be best myndit towarts us, whais
affectioun being ains relentit thay intend shall bring furthe
at last the fruits of contempt amongs us as may breid ane
generall combustioun in the whole Isle, serving thairfoir thee H.
whais falslie conteynit reportes hes bein so farre spred be the
trumpets of satne, as we heir thay have atteinit to the earis of our
dearest sister the Quene of England, and are chieflie concerning
the intercepting of a letter subscryvit with our hand, as is alledgit,
ratefeing ane intelligence and dealing betwixt us and Spayne,
bot as the maiter it selfe is falslye and malitiouslye invented be
sum of these whais hairte hes vowed our perpetuall dissobedi-
ence. Sua we geve unto yow hereby our express chairge and
comand to deall with our said dearest sister heirin, assuring her
as our hairt hes bein ever heartofoir void of all desyre to have
any kynd of medling or intelligence with Spainarts or any
nation quhatsumever to the prejudice either of relligion or the
quyatnis of bothe our estaits, sua hes our hand bein still frie
from all weyte that micht have bredd the smallest suspitioun
of confirmation thairof, not omitting yf neid beis to reproche
with ane fals lye in our name quha so ever shalbe so bald as
impudentlye to avow the contraire, craveing maist earnestlye
that our saide dearest sister as she tenders our honor and con-
tentment will neglectt no thing of her princely deutie concerning
the tryall thairof, quhilk being fund that conding punishment
follow thairupon: otherwais we shalbe forcet to suspect that
far by our deserts hir wontit affectioun towarts us is sumquhat
relentit, yf by her oversicht the sklanderous tunges of sic
insolentn persons should not be exemplarlye restrainet and sic
order takin as in the manifestation of thair knavrie our innocens
shall be no moire onder cludit bot appeire in the albue cleirnes
to the whole warld; doubting nothing bot at last it shall bring
furthe the stedfast and asseured continewance of our said
dearest sisters loving disposition towarts us, quhilk as hairtofoir
throu our gud mynd and merits we have ascryvit to ourselfe
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as our awne propoce. Sua on hir pairt we believe that no sic
malitious tempests and develishe assalts shal ever be able to
brangle or diminishe the samye. Thus without doubting of
your discretion and diligence heirinto quhere anent this present
subscryvit with our hand shalbe your warrand, we committ
you to Godes Holye protection."
Endorsed: Copye of a letter send be the K. to Wemmes
and Mr. E. Bruce in England.
1010 (8) 1p.
SIR ROBERT SYDNEY to LADY SYDNEY.
1594, April 11. At Court." I hope to be with you on
Saturday without fayle. Heer is Jaques Gelec come out of
Zeeland, whoe hath busines with me for the towne of Flushing.
His coming wil stay me a day or more." As to his horses.
XVIII. 41. p.
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SIR ROBERT SYDNEY to LADY SYDNEY.
1594, April 13. [Court]." Sweet Barbara. I pray you
excuse me that I come not to you to-day. I wil not fayle to
be with you upon Monday and then wil bring Sir Th. Morgan
and some other gentlemen with me. My brother I thinck wil
come likewise. Sweet hart, thinck no unkindnes, for I am yet
tied heer with my busines. Yesternight I was til 2 aclock
with the Queene and she hath commanded me to wayte
again this day. I desire infinitly to see you and my children."
XVIII. 56. p.
3 P.
1.
SIR ROBERT SYDNEY to LADY SYDNEY.
1594, May 19. Greenwich.-I have begun my physic and
must continue it a fortnight. I am sorry I cannot have your
company, but "you should be so ecceedingly pestred by the
streightnes of the lodging and the store of company that comes
of every sort unto me. The Queene is yet determined to begin
a progres on Tuesday come sevenight. After she is gon there
wil be commodite enough of lodging and then if your strength
wil serve you I shal be ecceding glad to have you heer, and my
Lady Walsingham and my Lady of Essex wil be glad to see you
at Barnelms. My Lady Ritch hath not gon out her time, but
I heare she is now reasonable wel again. I goc on with my sute,
and the Queene hath promised that she wil do somewhat for
me.'
""
XVIII. 49. 1 p.
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SIR ROBERT SYDNEY to LADY SYDNEY.
1594, May 23. [Greenwich]. As to his physic. "The
physicians are desirous to have me to London, becaus they
meane to give me a diet for five or six days. . . Heer is speech
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of the Queenes remove upon Tuesday but many thinck it wil
be put of til after the tearme. I can not be glad of anything
as of your company . . but I feare your great belly, and the
ways I understand are exceding foul. . . I follow my busines
as fast as I may and I hope to have some good succes before
the Queene remove from hence.'
""
XVIII. 53. 1 p.
SIR ROBERT SYDNEY to LADY SYDNEY.
[1594, May.]—“I need not send to know how my buildings
goe forward; for I ame sure you are so good a housewyfe you
may be trusted with them. This is now the third day that I
am entred unto my phisick. The progress holds upon
Tuesday next but I cannot yet send you word what way it
will take."
xx. 12. p.
SIR ROBERT SYDNEY to LADY SYDNEY.
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1594, June 3. [London.]"I would not for anything that
the il husbands at the Court should know how fond I ame
growne to send you on this fashion the first dainties I can come
by." My physick is now done and on Monday at the farthest
I will be with you. This night I trust to have answer from my
Lord of Essex of what the Queene doth say to my sute.
I hope
to have my Lord Treasurer and Sr. Robert Cecil my frends.
For Sr. Rob: hath written so unto me. I thinck to goe to the
Court on Fryday and then I shall know what to trust unto."
XVIII. 57. 1 p.
COPY of the LORD TREASURER'S LETTER written to the SEVERAL
PARTS of the REALM.
1594, July 15.—Notifying her Majesty's Warrant of 28 May
in favour of the merchants and inhabitants of Flushing, granting
that all grain transported by licence out of the Realm for the
Low Countries shall be carried to Flushing, and giving order
to all Ports of the Realm that bond with sufficient securities
shall be taken of all persons lading grain to be transported to
the Low Countries to discharge the same at Flushing and thereof
to bring certificate from the magistrates of Flushing "under
their seale to you within some convenient tyme to be limited
them, upon which certificats retorne as aforesayd theire bondes
may be retorned back, or otherwise uppon just default to be
certified unto the exchequer, whereof faile you not. From the
Court this xvth of July 1594. Your loving ffrend, W. Burghley."
Collins, i. 342, but omitting the conclusion with the date and with
an altered heading; from F. 81.
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SIR WILLIAM BROWNE to SIR ROBERT SYDNEY.
1594, July 23. Flushing.-Recommending the bearer to
him. The newes of Groning[en] I am sure Sir Edmond hath
certifyed you of, and for other occurants we have butt few:
only that the States have intercepted a Skottysh letter sent to
Symple the Skott into Spayne, him that betrayed Lyer, which
becaus itt was long and conteyned much matter of no purpose
for you to know I have only wrytten the 2 principall points ;
wherein the fyrst he complaynes that his Masters old librances
can not be payd and that with them mony is so skant throghe
France, Fryseland, and the Mutiners, that in 4 yeares and a
halfe space they had gotten butt 4 moneths payes, and com-
playns much that English men coming out [of] Spayne procure
letters from his Majestie for the clearing of there reckning with
there allowances; which sayth he is a great grief and despite
to Skottishmen, who have done service and they never none.
The second and chief point is: Father Crichton, sayth he,
Father Gordon, Father Holt and sundry other Fathers to the
number of 9 or ten are parted, as they say towards Skottland.
Father Gordon hath bene heare in this towne, and is departed
away very quietly without speaking eyther with the Byshop
of Ross or yett with Mr. Bruce. The rest is nothing but par-
ticular matters. Thus much the States meane to advertise the
K[ing] of, that yf such arryve they may be the better appre-
hended. We heare of the mutiny of Dunkerk oure Leaguer
unles other occasion falle out was resolved to go for Lyngen :
"Syr Edm. Uvedall is sick, and heare no more Captens butt
myself and our companyes unsupplied.' I wish you if you go
"this Brittain voyage all happiness, and myself a mynd to
content myself with that poverty I am in, seing I see no better
fortune will befall me till all the world be served, The Burghers
crye out heare becaus nothing can be sayd to Adrian de Lang:
yf eyther of these prisoners be released or pardonned
or not racked to know more particularityes of the sayd
Adrian, itt wilbe very ill that such a fellow after having bene
imprisoned shold now be released without being touched any
wayes and will both work an ill disposition in him and make
our justice reprovable with them. They humbly, both Bayly
and Magistrats, desyre a finall end, being every day importuned
by Adrian de Langs frends."
:
IV. 74. 1½ pp.
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"The
SIR ROBERT SYDNEY to LADY SYDNEY.
1594, [August 23]. Greenwich. "This Fryday."(1)
cause that I have not yet bin with you, hath bin partly the
christning of Sr. Th. Morgans child which was yesterday, and
(1) The date is soon after the birth of Sydney's fourth daughter, Philippe, on 18
Aug. 1594; and can therefore be fixed for 23 August, as written before the next
letter.
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now the deathe of Sr. John Poley, by which I hope to have my
company made up again 200 horse. The Queene hath promised
yt, and My Lord Treasorer liketh wel of yt; but yet the order
is not given, soe that I dare not stir hence, knowing so well
the changes of this place, til it bee fully passed. . . I have
bidden my Lady of Essex and my Lord Monjoye, they wil be
both with you. I write now to my Lady Compton to be your
other Goship. I pray you send this letter presently to her. I
pray to be with you: for never man was more weary of a
place then I of this."
XVIII. 47. 1 p.
SIR ROBERT SYDNEY to LADY SYDNEY.
1594, August 28. Greenwich.-I send your baker, who will
stay as long as you have occasion. "I send you down also a
cotchman, one that the Queene's cheef-cotchman hath preferred
unto me and doth promis that he is very sufficient. . . The
matter of my hors company is not yet dispatched, but I find
my Lord Treasorer very wel affected to me and in like sort Sir
Rob. Cecil, so as I make no great dout of it. That one done I
intend to put some sute forwards which I hope wil be beneficial
to me, if I can obtaine yt. In the meane time I know not how
to provyde for the present and especially for the paiment of
my workmen. Mine own rents of Kent and Sussex must go to
the paiment of my Lady of Essex and of the annuities, and the
rents of your Lands wil not come in til towards Christmas. If
I find no meanes for my workmen my building cannot goe
forwards which wil be disgrace to me; and besydes you wil
want for your hous those necessary offices. I know noe way
readily but to take a fine for Leigh parck, wherein, besydes the
inconvenience of not letting the land about Penshurst to the
best, if I take a fine I know not how to pay Harrison his annuity
without great loss to me. I pray you therfore call Golding to
you and aske his opinion, and let me heare spedily from you,
that I may take some resolution. I may not stir from hence
til I see some end of these horsmen. I ame glad that you
have so fayre wether to goe abrode.'
XVIII. 40. 12 pp.
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SIR ROBERT SYDNEY to LADY SYDNEY.
[1594, Sept.]-Yesterday I was before the Council about the
Captains which are to remain in Flushing, and there are set
down, if it wil hold, myself, Sir Ed. Uvedall, Sir Wil. Brown, Sir
Thomas Lambert, Sir John Shelton, Throckmorton, Masterson,
Baskervile, Morgan and Fleming. Mine own company 200,
the rest but 100 a piece. And when this business is despatcht
I wil goe into Wiltshire, which I mean shall be on Monday next
without faile." I send a letter from my Lady of Pembroke,
from which you may see how much my Lord longs for Bess;
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there is a coach and a gentlewoman come up for her; let her
be sent hither as soon as you may. "My Lord of Essex is not
yet come to the Court. My Lord of Worcester hath taken his
leave. It is thought Sir Francis Vere shall have the Brill.”
XX. 9. 1 p.
SIR ROBERT SYDNEY to LADY SYDNEY.
1594, September 8. [At Court.]" I have not yet dispatched my
busines but now that my Lord of Essex is come to the Court
I hope to have an end of yt. That staies me from taking any
resolution to goe to Wilton, but before I goe thither I wil not
fayle to see you. News I cannot send you any but that Sir
William Fitzwilliams and myne aunt are come to London. .
I hope by this time the plummers be with you and your lead
works in hand."
VIII. 78. p.
3
SIR ROBERT SYDNEY to LADY SYDNEY.
1594, September 20. [At Court].-I like your coming to
Barnelms; I know it will be kindly taken. I will not fail to meet
on Monday, if I hear you be there, and thence take my journey
into Wiltshire. James tells me you desire Leigh Park be rather
let at rent than at fine: my opinion is so likewise.
"Touch-
ing Otford . . if you could like to ly there this winter, it would
be very fitt for many respects. The company is much better
about yt; you are within 16 miles of London and no foule
ways to speake of; you should spare your worry about Penshurst,
and I should have a very fayre couler to dispose of the Park at
my best fancy. Think of this and when you come to Barnelms
wee wil speake together of yt. The matter of my horsemen
draweth on stil, but I dout not of the succes at the length.
My Lord of Essex went yesternight to see his wife, who is now
big."
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To.. my Lady Sydney at Penshurst."
XVIII. 52. 1 p.
SIR ROBERT SYDNEY to LADY SYDNEY,
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1594, September 22. . . Upon Tuesday next the Queene
hath set down to remove, so as if you come to Barnelms you wil
be there when in passing by there wil be many courtiers :
thincke therfore whether you wil come so soone or stay til the
Queene be past. . . I pray you let me heare how you like the
motion I made to you for lying at Otford that order may
be taken accordingly. The small pox is extreeme common
thorow out all lands, so as My Lady Walsingham dares not
come thether.”
XVIII. 43. 1 p.
157
SIR ROBERT SYDNEY to LADY SYDNEY.
I
1594, October 26. Richmond.-"I have now dispatched
part of my busines. Order is take for powder for Flushing
and my Lord Treasorer hath the certificat of Otford from Sr.
Th. Flud, and promiseth to dispatch yt at his being with the
Queene." I wil go towards Wilton on Wednesday or Tuesday.
"To-morrow I must go to London with my Lord of Essex and
accompany him there on Tuesday at my Lord Maiors feast.
As sone as I come out of the contrey I wil come unto you.
wil not forget to speake to my Lord for a part of Bainards
Castel, and I do not dout but to have yt, if hee come not up
himself." I cannot hear of any other house in London, and I
would fain have you up; it would be too troublesome to go
often down to you, and there is no reason to leave you where
you are without company in the winter. "I pray you send
me word if my buildings be finished and how my garden goes
forwards.
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XVIII. 50. 1 p.
SIR ROBERT SYDNEY to LADY SYDNEY.
1594, November.(1) Richmond.--"This day ame I gone
towards Wiltshyre, and trust to bee up again before the Queenes
day. Soner I could not goe by reason that I was forced to bee
with my Lawiers about my remainder in my lord Dudleys
land, whoe as I understand upon his going to sea hath gon about
to cutt it of from me." . . I have a suit, which if I can compass
it, I shall be able to pay my debts and leave you the better.
"I wil not forget to deale very earnestly with my sister for a
lodging for you in Bainards Castel. . . Since I cannot be at
Penshurst I desyre eccedingly to have you at London."
XVIII. 61. 1 p.
SIR ROBERT SYDNEY to LADY SYDNEY.
1594[-5], January 7. . . "I do not forget my sutes, especially
Otford since you have such a liking to yt. I ame now in Mr.
Willowbys hous which methincks is a fine lodging."
XVIII. 42. p.
2
SIR ROBERT SYDNEY to LADY SYDNEY.
1594[-5], March 2. Greenwich.-"Sir John Harringtons
hous you shall have, but hee is not yet in town. I thinck we
shall find yt sufficiently stuffed, that you shall not need to
remove anything. I wil goe and looke upon yt and send you
word what is left in the hous.” My cousin Pagnam is dead ;
the wardship of his son will stay me here.
XVIII. 48.
1
p.
(1) The exact date is not given,
158
SIR ROBERT SYDNEY to LADY SYDNEY.
1594[-5], March 4. London.-I did not know that my cousin
Hastings was fallen sick of the measles in my Lord Harrington's
house; but she is well recovered. "All things go across for
your coming up; but if you may have Mr. Willowbies hous you
shall be very wel. If you can not have that I wil borrow for
you Sr. Ed. Hobies hous, but I like the other better. . . I follow
my sute as wel as I may and Sr. John Fortescue hath promised
me faithfully to move the Queene for me to-morrow or the
next day."
XVIII. 60. 1 p.
GEORGE GILPIN to SIR ROBERT SYDNEY.
1594[-5], March 14. The Hague.-Excusing his failure to
write, but "6
your comminge over hath bin looked for and
desyred this good whyle." I have been dealing with a matter
touching your Lordship's government, procured I am sure for
her Majesty's service, and the good of these countries "though
from yourselfe not a worde cam to me, onely that the
borrowmaster Gelle acquaynted me with all.”(¹) The 5th of
the last brought me her Majesty's letters and a few days
after the furthur instructions. The Pencionary of Flushing
shewed me the copies of their privileges and asked me to defer
delivering the letters. This day I presented my propositions
with her Majesty's letter to the States General. . . Mr. Bodley
remains here attending some answer from the States to his
propositions which is deferred till the Assembly of all the
States... "The States prepare for war. Huy is surprysed
and will be kept; the ambassadors of Liegeberg(2) aunswered
that Berck(3) bein restored the other shalbe yelded. The troupes
that are in Fraunce wil stay there no longer, so il is their
intertaynement lyked; and yet have from hence money sent
to them monthly. His excellencie increaseth in aucthoritie
daily; the Provinces inlarge(4) there contributions, and the
companies shalbe reformed, being purposed that by the 25 of
April new style the Camp shuld to fielde, but weather
unknowen as yet."
Collins, i. 342; from F. 82.
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SIR ROBERT SYDNEY to LADY SYDNEY.
[1595, April.] Friday." My Lady of Essex is delivered of
a son, and is very wel after yt. I send you down your cotche
and the picture I told you of, and your petigree and a fayre
piece of parmesan. To-morrow I ame going towards the Bathe.
XX. 8.
3 P.
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(1) Omitted by Collins.
(2) Collins Liegeborg,
(3) Collins, Bernk."
(4) Collins, auledge."
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SIR ROBERT SYDNEY to LADY SYDNEY.
1595, August 3. Margate." The wind is ecceding fayre and
this evening, with Gods help, wee wil abord. I cannot but write
to you againe of your coming over. It doth so much trouble
mee that you should bee desquieted in this sort. My affection
to have you with me I pray you make no question of is as greate
as you would wish yt. And indeed I know I shall wish you a
thousand times with me, but my opinion remains stil as yt was.
For I greatly feare the venturing of you to so werisome a jorney,
and afterwards to pass over the seas, myself being not with
you to have care of you. Do yet what you wil, so you please
yourself. For that is the next way to have mee contented . . .
I doe hope very wel of my return and wil worck all the meanes
I can for yt."
XVIII. 62. 1 p.
GEORGE GILPIN to SIR ROBERT SYDNEY.
1595, August 15. The Hague.-Yesterday I received yours
of the 9th and was glad to understand of your safe arrival. I
will look for you towards the end of next week. "Mr. Bodley
lyveth here with me. Yesterday he had audience in full
colledge; her Majesties letter and his propositions little con-
tented them. . . From the Camp which lyeth by Wesel not
much cometh, th'ennimie sent 600 horse to view his Excellencies
camp, but ere it was resolvyd to charge them they retyred, and
is thought yf the States would lyke thereof there would be
fought ere Mondragon repasse the Rhyn."
Collins, i. 343, omitting the commencement; from F. 83.
THOMAS LAKE to SIR ROBERT SYDNEY,
1595, August 22. Nonsuch.-I had discharged my debt
last week, but I am wary in sending letters as the postes letters
are often viewed (¹). . . I was late in hope that the apprehension
of danger from foreign parts would have caused us to think of
strengthening council... We dwell in expectation of being
attempted next year either directly or by way of Scotland,
where there is great practice, "not altogither by the Kings
consent for the main drift, (2) but yet not without connivence to
worke some turnes with us. We ground our apprehension on
knowledge of preparation in Spain far greater than in the year '88,
and on advertisements of their purpose. Some would have our
sea voyage stayed, alleging the impossibility of return in short
time if need required, and the hazard of the loss of so many
mariners in hot countries; others allege the loss, if it be broke
off and the dishonour. Some proposition was made by the
active sort to convert this fleet to an offensive on the ports of
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Spain; but checked from above or crossed under hand. . . But
now in the end they are directed to proceed ... You
You may do
service to cause such as trade to Spain to make special observa-
tion and advertise us. In Ireland we do little good, and
consume much money on small hopes. Here is come within
these three days a Master of Requests called Chevalier from the
Prince of Conty, D. Nevars, D. Bouillon and the town of
Paris with a lamentable declaration of the loss at Douxlais(1)
and requesting an aid of 4,000 foot. Of this we fall to
consultation.
Collins, i. 343; from F. 84; holograph.
SIR ROBERT SYDNEY to LADY SYDNEY.
1595, August 22. Flushing." I send Cap. Goring unto you.
If you wil come over, you shall bee welcome or if you find reason
to chaing your mind, do yt in Gods name. There is nothing
lost but Cap. Gorings paines. I had thought to have sent you
over a man of warr from hence. But I thinck you wil better
like to come in one of the Queenes ships, and therefore you must
send to my Lord Admiral about one. . I ame going into Holland
but will bee heer againe before you can come.
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XVIII. 24.
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p.
SIR ROBERT SYDNEY to LADY SYDNEY.
1595, August 25. Flushing." I send Rol. Whyte over to
you notwithstanding I sent Cap. Goring the other day. . I
understand you know not how to resolve about your coming.
My Lord of Essex it seems putteth you in comfort that I shall
come over this winter: that you know cannot be if you come
hether. For you and your children must not pass and repass
the seas so often; and I ame sure you wil not bee willing to stay
heer whyle I goe over; and if I goe not this winter I shall not
I ame sure til winter come 12 month. For the next year there
is show of such busines as I may not bee from this place." I
write to my friends about my leave. Write carnestly to my
Lord Admiral. Rol. Whyte you may send to the Court, for
I send him for that purpose. I desire to come over this winter
for it imports me exceedingly; I desire only leave for three
months.
XVIII. 1. 1 p.
ROBERT BEALE to SIR ROBERT SYDNEY.
1595, September 2. London.-Acknowledges his letter of
12 August. I have little credit here, and have not sought to
intermeddle in any matters more than I am forced. Therefore
it may be I shall not satisfy your expectation in such things as
you may look for. "I lyke not Mr. Bodlyes eger and peremptrie
commission: for eger and bitter messages never did good with
(1) Salisbury MSS., V. 301-2,
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such Democraticall Estates." . . We are in feare of great pre-
parations by sea in Spain. It has been accompted good policy
when a Prince has to do with a puissant enemy to make fair
weather with the rest of his neighbours. How is this cared
for now! The Easterlings and Haunses are, I fear, at our
enemys devotion."
France little esteems our petty succours.
I have always feared that those who brought him to forsake
his religion, will find plausible reasons for him to forsake our
amity... This message of Mr. Bodlye cannot but breed a
dislike both in the Estates and the French King. If we be left
alone, what will become of us in the end? Mr. Killigrew, Mr.
Atye and myself have been appointed to look into the accompts
between her Majesty and the States; they have been too
cunning for us, but it is no time to break with them. I wish
they would send commissioners over to reform the points that
are amiss, rather than kindle strife. It becomes them to have
things friendly compounded, rather than sought into.
You know how to deal with your burghers, and have the late
Prince of Orange for a good example, who by his popular
familiarity kept them more in than with any force. . . "Yours
assuredly at commandment, Robert Beale."
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P.S. "This day I heare other newes of the overthrowe of
Count Morrises troopes whereat the common enemy will greatly
rejoyce and therefore it is not good, that friends shold fall
out, but seeke all means of a frendly reconciliation."
Collins, i. 344-6; from F. 85.
GEORGE GILPIN to SIR ROBERT SYDNEY.
1595, September 11. The Hague. Since your departure,
having conferred with some of these men, I perceive a resolution
will follow to send deputies over ere long, though it may chance
they will seek time to see what become of Cambrai. . . At
our Camp they have news, that Mondragon is written for and
is removed higher over the Rhoer already. If he depart his
Excellency will not give over so soon, though these men will
have troops hastened towards France. The States Deputies
are not yet returned from camp.
Collins i. 346; from F. 86.
SIR ROBERT SYDNEY to LADY SYDNEY.
1595, September 12. Flushing. I am glad you are resolved
to stay. . . The wine you write for I will send within this sen-
night. I send some sack to be kept at Penshurst, for it will be
better 4 or 5 years hence. I think to send 2 hogsheads of
Claret wine; Rhenish wine I have not of mine own. "I
would you could get a good hous at London, I pray you send
about yt. For it wil bee troublesome to goe up and down to
Penshurst this winter. . . Send for Jaques the gardener,
to bee with you against the next planting time."
XVIII. 27. 1 p.
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GEORGE GILPIN to SIR ROBERT SYDNEY.
1595, September 15. The Hague.-The Deputies being
returned, we shall ere long learn the answer on Mr. Bodley's
proposition which they bring from his Excellency and the
Council of State. Twenty companies are appointed to be sent
towards Calais; ten Scots, and the others of these countries. . .
His excellency it seems purposes to keep in the field, though
like to remove to some other quarter, all forage being spent
where they now lie. Mondragon is near Keyserswert and
fortifies his camp, which makes us think he intends to send
part of his troops to Count Fuentes. I enclose a discourse of
peace written by one of the enemy's side to the Emperor's
Court.
P.S.-Certifying the skill of one Doctor Carver of Amsterdam,
in distilling and making extractions.
Collins, i. 346; from F. 87.
ROWLAND WHYTE to SIR ROBERT SYDNEY.
1595, September 19. London. My last was by Capt. Goring.
I have been these two days at Tibbols to sollicit some resolution
of the wants of Flushing; I am answered that at his return to
Court he will move her Majesty. This morning came advertise-
ment from Ireland that Tiron had drawn our force to fight;
Sir John Norreis, Sir Thomas Norreis, and Capt. Richard
Wingfield are wounded; our hope of peace is now turned to
assured war.
As to the delivery of letters. Fookes and I go up and down
to seek a convenient house for you and my Lady; as yet we
cannot speed. "I will be careful to know how it stands for
your lodging promised in Essex(¹) House." Askains(2) sent your
books to his factor in Flushing; I cannot yet have your book
of Cuff, he says it is with Dr. Gifford in Lewsam. . . My Lady
stayed your hoby in hope of your return. . . on some matters
of private business. Write often to my Lady of Huntingdon,
who begins again to mourn the death of your brother. Sergeant
Fleming tells me it is necessary to record the deed of entail.
Collins i. 347, with slight omissions; from F. 88.
ROWLAND WHYTE to SIR ROBERT Sydney.
1595, September 23. London.-As to the delivery of letters
by Capt. Browne's man, and another packet left by Mr. Ray's
man at my lodgings "You marvaile why you heare nothing
of Beecher, I have by Sarjeant Major(³) wrytten at lardge of that
matter, and wold have done sooner, but that Beecher was at
the marriage of Stephen le Sieur in Hampshire, whoe is married
to Mr. Warders daughter by Yorke House, where(4) his other
wiffe died."
(1) Collins " Epsom."
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(3) Collins
Serjeant Main."
(2) Collins " Askaing."
(4) Collins When,"
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Touching Sir Edmond Uvedall's return, if he come over it
will very much hinder yours; you shall do well to give few
captains leave. I did follow my Lord Treasurer diligently
about munition; I will not doubt but that one way or another
I shall have a resolution. I have been about the young prince's
skins, they are not yet ready. . . The Queen is nothing moved
at the news of Ireland; Sir John Norres and his brother are
like to do well. . . . P.S.---The Master gunner is come and we
will solicit for the wants of Flushing.
Collins i. 348, with slight omissions; from F. 89.
ROWLAND WHYTE to SIR ROBERT SYDNEY.
1595, Sept. 25. Penshurst.-I solicit the powder with great
care; but my lord Treasurer is at Tibbols and will not
return till Wednesday; so I am away till then.
Mr. Beecher tells me the Lord Treasurer called for him and
told him you had moved the Queen to have in Flushing six
months provisions from time to time. He delivered Beecher
your note and asked him to cast it up and return it with his
opinion. Beecher finds that the provision for six months
according to your note amounts to twenty eight thousand
pounds. Beecher said that the disbursing of so much money
by the merchants for half a year would be a loss of 5,000l. unto
him. Why, said my Lord, the profitt that wold rise at the
end of the half yeare to sell these provisions their, wold answer
all losse with a greater gain." I have since had many con-
ferences with Becher, and brought Capt. Dawtry with me to
London, "to beat into Beecher what a commodity will rise by
yt." If some reasonable imprest be granted, Beecher will under-
take it, if he may have your assured favour, which I promised
he shall have, if you receive some profit with him: which he
promises to your best contentment.
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Explaining his action in matters of private business.
"Ascains hath sent the books, and I now send your lordship
a paire of new silke stoking.
I pray you wryt to my Lady Huntingdon by every passage,
for 'tis looked for, and desire her favor to obtaine your leave
to return to see her, which will much advance yt; for the
Queen is willing to give her any contentment that may comfort
her. Ladies, you know, doe love protestacions and compli-
ments, which wilbe most kindly taken yf you will use them
towards her. My lady Carey and her daughter are gone to the
Wight. Great preparacion was made for them at Wilton, but
they came not their, I know not the occasion. My lord Lumley
and my lady tooke exceeding kindly the salutacions I delivered
unto them from your Lordship. Sir Walter Rawley is returned
with an assured loss of his bravest men, as Gifford, Whidden,
Cawfill, Greenson, Vincent, Thynne, and others; as for his
wealth, in my lord treasorers opinion 'tis made litle, in Sir
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Robert Cecills very great. Sir Ferdinand Gorge, as 'tis sayd,
shall have the keaping of the fort at Plimouth and of the
Island, with a brave comand of men.
My lady is in health, Mrs. Mary and Kat. do much profitt
in their booke. Mr. William daunces a galliard in his doublett
and hose. Mrs. Bes cannot yet speake, and litle Mrs. Phillip
can goe alone. God bless them all and lend you liff to see them
all well bestowed. I am going to the Court in hope to fynd
my lord Tresorer their.
I forgott to lett you know that the Kings Mrs. miscarried
of a daughter some moneths agone; that Caesar Miest is
governor of Lion and Lionnoys: that Monsr. Danville is
Governor of Ruan; that duc Joieuse brother is admirall of
France. That Tirons submission is growen to be the late
overthrow of many of our Captens, whoe were slaine by his
forces which breedes a change in many determinacions
here... I thincke your Lordship was not returned from the
Haghe when the wynd served last. I refer to your lordships
consideracion what hyndrance Sir Ed. Uvedale comming hither
might be to your leave, unless betwen this and All Hallowtyde
he might both come and return again."
IV. 76. 4 pp.
SIR ROBERT SYDNEY to LADY SYDNEY.
1595, September 25. Flushing.-I know the wind is the cause
I have not heard from you, and whether the sack, claret wine
and pictures be come.. Your Rhenish wine is looked for in
5 or 6 days; I will send you half a hogshead, which I think will
be sufficient while you lie in, and by that time the new wines
will be come. "Rhenish wine is deare, for it is after 40 pound
a tonne at Dort. . . Farewel sweet Barbara, and kiss all our
little ones from me and love still your assured loving husband,
Sydney."
P.S." Sweethart. I pray you remember to send to Jaques,
the gardner, to come to Penshurst against Alhalowtyde, and to
bring yellow peaches, apricots, cherry and plum trees to set
along the wall towards the church."
XVIII. 21. † p.
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ROBERT BEALE to SIR ROBERT SYDNEY.
1595, September 25. "From my house at Barnes."
Acknowledging letter of 10th. The staying of the States' ships in
Spain and the loss beside Wesell will make Mr. Bodley's message
unpleasant to them that govern; yet her Majesty's goodness has
deserved to be more accepted by wise rulers, than hitherto they
have done; but the common cause is more to be regarded than
their ingratitude. Wherefore I think that message will not
be so strictly followed especially if they give her Majesty
reasonable satisfaction. I am of your opinion that the making
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of a new treaty would carry some difficulty and inconvenience :
but I suppose the College of Estates has power to deal in such a
cause without new authority from the particular provinces.
Her Majesty might by receiving some better assurance be moved
to forbear the prosecution of Mr. Bodley's demands. If they
refuse they will show themselves not to care for their own
preservation or their friends. The preparations which the
King of Spain makes show his resolution to go through with
the matter, which he is like to achieve, if it is not sought by all
means to resist him. Our irresoluteness at home, and the
little estimation of us abroad make me fear we shall receive
some blow. I fear the matter of Ireland, set on and maintained
by Spain, will prove greater than was thought; though it was
given out that Tiron was come in and all compounded, by letters
it seems that no such thing was meant or likely. If France
yields to a peace and any alteration happen in the Low Countries,
we shall hardly be able to bear the tempest.
I hear of late a vile book has been printed in English in
Antwerp touching the succession of the Crown, and deriving
a strange pretence from John of Gaunt upon the King of Spain.
If
you could
procure me one of the books, I should be beholden.
I hear it is dedicated to the Earl of Essex, of intent surely to
bring him in jealousy and disgrace.
Collins, i. 349; from F. 90. Signed only.
ROWLAND WHYTE to SIR ROBERT SYDNEY.
1595, Sept. 27. London.-I send an answer of the letter
sent by Captain Brown's man from Sir Robert Cecil, and a
packet from Lord Essex. I could not see Lady Huntingdon ;
Mrs. Bromley assures me she will give your letter at some fit
time. Your first was kept from her three weeks, and on
reading it she burst into a passion, which now makes them
more afraid: "tis strange how constant she is in greiving the
untimely death of your brother, they swear unto me that her
rest in the night is very unquiet and frightful." My lord of
Huntingdon is resolved to keep the fine in his own hands.
I am carefully attending to it.
"My lord Boroughes frends doe hope to see him here within
few daies, but the Queen being moved in yt, answered, as I hard,
that yt was not fitt for them to labor her in so unreasonable a
thing, for the daunger of the tyme wold not suffer any governor
to be from his charge, neither did she thincke he had reason to
desire yt if he did regard her service. And 'tis told me that
Sir Robert Cecill made great doubt of your return, whensoever
her Majestie shold be moved in yt. Soe doth Mr. Stanhope.
My lord treasurer is now at Court, and hath bene by me and
the Master Gonner put in mynd of the true wants of Vlishing;
he sent me this answer, that he wold move the Queen, before he
cold give us any resolucion. I am affrayd your Lordship may
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thincke me very negligent that in all this tyme nothing is done
in yt as God help me, I followed hym to London, was twice
with him at Tibbols, delivered hym in both places, letters and
peticions, and since his return to Court, from his rising to his
going to bed every day I am in his utter chamber, which his
followers can witnes, and he hymself well knowes yt. I hope
he will give us some speedy answer.
My Lord of Sussex return so sone doth occasion some speach
here; as his want of health in Italy: that he feared poisoning:
that he discovered some secret practising against our state, and
soe comes to reveale yt. But in court he is, in his countenance
and attire very civill, Mr. Ed. Gorge accompaneing hym.
Sir Walter Rawleis frendes doe tell her Majestie what great
service he hath donne unto her by his late voiage, in discovering
the way to bring home the wealth of India, and in making
knowen to that nation, her vertues, her Justice. He hath
brought hither a supposed prince, and beste hostages in his
place the Queen gives good eare unto them. I am
promised for you his own discours to the Queen of his journey.
For all the late blowes given our brave men in Ireland, I heare
that the peace is a foote still, and will goe forward upon any
condicion if not to unreasonable. Here is no preparacion made
of any further supply to send there, although our Brittish
companis are growen to a very few number. Letters are come
from Brittagne, that the Spaniard doth daily fortifie the sea
costes of all sydes and unless her Majestie will putt to her
speedy helping hand, that province wilbe lost.
You have hard er this, how liftenant Whyt and Cosby mett
in Cheapside, how Cosbies wond is dangerous, which makes
thother keep hymself out of the way. Mr. Antony Bacon
hath your Lordships promised lodginges in Essex House,
where my Lord doth come oft unto hym. . . Sir George Carew
promises the two pikes when he sends municion to Flushing.
Fookes and I have found two howses in London, but because
of the coldness of the one which is in Clarkenwell and the
closeness of the other in Bow Lane, I thincke my lady will not
like them. My Lord Ritch is looked for daily in town. I will
attend hym, and let him know your Lordships care of his
hangings. I have delivered all your letters you sent and I
fynd Mrs. Massinger better contented, when I told her of the
letter you now writte to my Lord of the intaile ; her husband
is at Wilton, my Lord wilbe here, if his determinaçon hold
within 10 dayes. Ba[ynards] Castel is a making ready for hym.
I forbeare to move my lord treasurer and the rest of your frends
for your leave till the tyme come themselves apointed for it—
in the meane tyme I will diligently sollicit the wants of
Flushing."
IV. 75. 3½ pp.
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SIR THOMAS WYLKES to SIR ROBERT SYDNEY.
1595 September 27. London.-Acknowledging two letters,
one written before his departure and the other at Flushing.
As to the first, desiring to be acquainted with Orders concerning
your Garrison, something has been done to reform a disorder
discovered by Birchenshawe, said to be practised by the
captains. No man may pass hence for the supply of your
companies without my certificate, which may however be
given on testimonial from two Justices of the Peace. I have
express commandment also that no supplies be suffered to pass
over, nor I give certificate without her Majesty's allowance.
So it will be difficult to have any supplies, which grows out of
the disorders of the captains. As to your second letter I will do
anything to procure Mr. Thomkins, the commissary, his whole
entertainment.
In Ireland Sir John Norreys has had a conflict with the troops
of the Earl of Tyrone. After victualling the fort on the Black-
water, on his return towards the Newrye he was assailed by 500
horse and 2000 foot, having only 1000 foot and 120 horse. Sir
John Norreys was hurt with two musket shot, and divers
captains and officers were hurt, which shows it was warmly
attempted; few of ours were slain but 400 of the enemy left
dead on the field. Notwithstanding Tyrone is expected to
come in on pardon for himself, Odonell and Macguire.
Collins, i. 350; from F. 39; signed only.
ROWLAND WHYTE to SIR ROBERT SYDNEY.
1595, Sept. 28.-I sent you a great packet of letters from Lord
Essex and Sir Robert Cecil yesterday. Lord Rutland will be
here next week; his servant is here already providing for his
departure.
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An Italian soldier (one of the mutineers of the enemy's side)
has come to the Court from Flushing; he reported that he had
been before you.
But he was so lavish in his discourse that
he is staied and suspected to be a spye.. My lady of Essex
is with child, my lady Walsingham hath been long troubled
with a cold.". . I mean not to put your leave afoot till Allhallow-
tide, unless you direct me to do so.
IV. 79. 1 p.
GEORGE GILPIN to SIR ROBERT SYDNEY.
1595, October 1. The Hague.-Enclosing a copy of an
intercepted letter, which is the opinion of Yverra unto Fuentes
upon the negotiation of Liesvelt in Zeland with his Excellency
about the motion of Peace; wherein appears the unlikelihood
of any good to be done with the Spaniards. Ere long I will
send you a copy of the last state of war; number of men in
service, charge, &c. The Counsel of State wilbe here this
weeke, and then will a resolution be taken which methinks
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the loss of Cambray will forwarde, fearing that the Kings
abolition with the Pope looketh furder; and that yt will
behove her Majesty and them here to stick harde together."
The camp continues; there is a bridge over the Rhine, where
our horsemen go foraging; Mondragon never stirs ; he failed of
late to surprise Dusseldorp, and if he can, will possess one place
or another in Cleveland.
Collins, i. 351; from F. 91.
THOMAS LAKE to SIR ROBERT SYDNEY.
1595, October 1. Nonsuch.-From the events in Ireland
you may judge whether either side have cause to boast, when
twice they have fought our army and departed without hurt.
At this last encounter our Generall and all the commanders
in the field hurt, and he was never better put to the trial of
his courage and skill. Two armies of ours within three months
broken up and dispersed.
From Florence we now know that Du Mane is reconciled.
The King to be absolved at Rome on his demand. Also that
on his absolution the Pope is minded to send legates to both
these princes for a peace. As to the going of Alfonso d'Idearges
to Spain and the Spanish troops in Brittany, where they are
now in effect masters of the coast.
In Scotland there has been a work in hand to get the young
prince out of the custody of Marre; of which the heads were the
Queen and chancellor. The King is against it, knowing his
own life would thereby rest at discretion, and it is thought
has broken the plot. Most supporters of the device were of
the devotion of Spain. The King's displeasure against the
chancellor is so great that he has absented himself from the
Court. The parties that should have been doers in that
attempt are all our borderers, as Hume and Cesford.
Lord Rutland has leave to travel; his first visit shall be to
you. Lord Sussex is returned but we cannot hear by what
occasion.
Collins i. 352; from F. 40, a transcript only.
ROWLAND WHYTE to SIR ROBERT SYDNEY.
1595, October 2. [London.]—Yesternight I sent you the
answer my lord Treasurer gave Master Gunner and me for the
wants of Flushing. I came to London to advertise you of it,
leaving Master Gunner at Court to procure the letter signifying
her Majesty's pleasure. This morning Master Gunner sent word
that the Treasurer had given him better comfort, and wills me
to return. Stay any action till you hear once more of our doings
at Court. My lord Rutland is taking his leave, and means
to be in Flushing within 14 dayes. . . I am forced to wryte
this much in haste in a brewery clarks office upon Rogers Kay."
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IV. 78. & p.
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ROWLAND WHYTE to SIR ROBERT SYDNEY.
(
1595, October 4. Nonsuch.
I have been here these
two daies, never out of my lord Treasorers utter chamber,
and as ofte in his sight as he comes furth; yet doe I see no
cause to make me beleve that our dispatch is neare, for still
we are but answered that the Queen shalbe moved. . . 'Tis
good the Queen by your own letters be made acquainted with
your wants.
Sir Roger Williams came hither yesterday; he byds me tell
you that the Kinge of France in very great kindnes asked hym
for you, and gave at his table many good words of you, and
willed him to put you in mynd of the howndes you promised
hym; Madam in like sort asked very graciously where you were;
he thincks you shall doe well to wryte to the King and to her as
occasion serves.
This day is come hither Monsieur Lomeney, Secretary of
the Kings Cabinet, and as I heare the cheiffe point of his
negotiacion is, to lett the Queen know how unable he is, to resist
the great force of the common ennemy, without the ayde of her
Majestie, which he craves may be speedily and royally, to
prevent the devises of many that persuade hym to harken to
a peace between hym and the Spaniard, which by necessity he
wilbe forced unto, if his neighbours, especially her Majestic,
doe not roially assist hym. Lomeney dined with my lord of
Essex, and hath audience this afternoone. A companion of
his reportes that the Dukes de Mayne and Mercure are come to
an agreement with the King, which is proclaimed in all
Fraunce.
Sir Roger bids me tell you, that if you cannot have leave
before Christmas to come over, that troubles will assuredly
grow to keape you their in the springe. 'Tis not yet thought
good to move your leave, and in deede the Queen is troubled,
as they say, with the Irish and French occasions.
Here is a report that the most part of our best northern horses
are sold into Scotland. My lord of Rutland is ryd post to
Petworth to take his leave, he wilbe shortly with you. Young
Vernon my lord of Essex hath sent for to Oxford, he shall
travell with hym. Sir Walter Rawley lay yesternight at
Stanes, had a man of his here with his frends, and this day is
gonne to London, he hopes to have access to the Queen.
Burchinshaw is here, and much care given unto hym, he
hopes to be deliverer in Flushing. Sir Th. Wilkes bookes are
by comandment with Wednester the Auditor, that Burchinshaw
may open the abuses donne to the Queen. Sir Th. Shirley
wilbe here to-morrow. I hope then to have a supply of powder,
or a resolucion I shall have none. Charon is here, yt may be
my Lord Treasurer will deale with hym, that the States may
supply your wants as they doe in the Brill. I say that in Sir
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William Russells tyme the Queen fownd the Companies powder
and what reason is ther to thincke that in your tyme the States
wold allow yt.
""
IV. 80. 21 pp.
SIR ROBERT SYDNEY to LADY SYDNEY.
1595, October 6. Flushing." I heare from Rol. Whyte
that you shall have Alderman Ketchers hous: it is in a good
place and I like very wel of yt: otherwise Drury Hous you wrote
to me of had bin very fit for many causes. Sir E. Uvedall
hath leave of me to goe into England for some time, but that I
know can bee no hindrance to my coming over. I thanck
Malkin for her letter and ame ecceding glad to see shee writes
so wel, tel her from me I wil give her a new gown for her letter."
XVIII. 20. p.
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ROWLAND WHYTE to SIR ROBERT SYDNEY.
1595. October 6. London.
London." This Monday night.'
دو
Upon Sonday last in the forenoone I had access to my Lord
Treasorer, and then he delivered unto me the Queens pleasure :
That he had moved her Majestie of the wants of Flushing, but
she sayd that seeing the States were to doo yt by an Article in
the Contract, Charon shuld have order to wryte unto them about
yt, and shuld furnish yt." As for powder, she would be
certified by Sir Thomas Sherley how it was defalked. I
answered the States never furnished, neither in Sir P. Sidney's
time nor in Sir William Russell's, and I thought they would
be hardly drawn to it; and if her Majesty had not greater care
of so important a place it would be in danger. To which he
said nothing. He told me for the victualling he had dealt with
many merchants in your absence, but none would undertake
it. Her Majesty says you told her of some merchants, and he
asked me if I knew them. I answered I did not, nor (as I
thought) your Lordship could name none. Finding I was
troublesome unto him I departed. I besought him to signify
her Majesty's pleasure by letter, fearing I might misconceive
something. To this he answered, the Queen sayd she wold
byd my Lord of Essex wryte unto you to deale with the States
to supply you of all wants." I beseeched him to write to you
and he has promised to do it, and the Master gunner doth attend
it. I have come to London to advertise you of this.
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I have spoken of your leave to Lord Essex, Sir Robert Cecill
and Mr. Stanhop; they say it is not to be dealt in till they see
what these purposes come to. The Cardinal of Austria is at
Milan and comes to offer peace to the States: the time is too
busy to trouble the Queen with your return.
You will do well to determine how to move the Queen to
have more care of your garrison. "It is thought to be a town
invincible though yt wants all things, and I tell them that we
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have cause to feare the States as much as an ennemy." Whatever
you do Monsr. Charon will come to the sight of your letters
here. I await further direction from you. 'I will hasten the
Master Gonner unto you with my Lord Treasurers letter, which
his Lordship is right unwilling to doe."
"Yt was told me that some lady of the Privy Chamber
demanded of John Simmons what Madam did; he answered
she was well when he saw her and delivered unto her certain
perfumed skins from Sir Robert Sydney: and this hath bene
told the Queene."
My Lord Essex keeps his chamber with a cold. My Lord
Grey is made Warden in the North in Sir John Foster's place.
B. 3. 2 pp.
ROWLAND WHITE to SIR ROBERT SYDNEY.
1595, October 8. London.-Acknowledging a packet dated
29 Sept. He will deliver the letters. Reports progress as to
munitions and leave. My Lord Treasurer is come to town :
"he took physick this day which doth not worke, and disquiets
hym."
As to his private affairs, and great ado about the entail.
Alderman Catcher is at last contented to let you have his
house; 'tis 501. for half a yeare rent, but 'tis furnished of all
things necessary, save bedding.
Collins i. 353, with slight omissions; from B. 2.
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ROWLAND WHYTE to SIR ROBERT SYDNEY.
1595,October 15. London.-.. "I doe now send your Lordship
a copie of such notes I delivered my Lord Treasorer during this
tyme of my being here, that your Lordship may be judge what
reason he hath to be offended with me as he is. He demanding of
Sir Thomas Sherley, if the Queen were answered her powder out
of the soldiers pay, answered that yt was not, but out of a
residew which her Majestie keapes in her hands; then quoth
my Lord Treasorer, Whyte abuses me for he certifies that it is.
Then he demanded of Sir Thomas Sherley, what allowance the
States gave to a company at the Brill; he answered that they
allowed 50 lb. of powder to every company every moneth of
theirs, which is 7 weekes of ours. Then sayd my Lord Treasorer,
that Whytes demand was unreasonable. To the defalcation
I answered my Lord Treasorer by letter I desir'd Mr. Mainard
to deliver hym, that I presumed Sir Thomas Sherley wold not
have receved all this while particular billes of captains] for
more then xvij last of powder to be defalked upon their inter-
tainmente for the Queens use, if he had not fownd good reason
that the Queen was truly answered. To my excessive demand
for powder, I answer that by a speciall letter sent your Lordship
anno 90 or 91, yt was so ordered by his Lordship and the rest
of the Lords; and so I doe beseach his Lordship to esteme me
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honest as I wilbe, and that I went not about to informe his Lord-
ship of any untruth. What he will say unto this I know not; but
I beseach your Lordship to use som speaches of this defalcation,
and to seeke out the letter, whereby the Companies was to
receive such allowance. Sir Thomas Sherley saies that my Lord
Treasorer comanded hym to enquire diligently of this Brill
allowance, which he did, and was certified by Captain Price
that what he sayd to my Lord Treasorer is true. Mr. Mainard
tels me that my Lord Treasorer thinks I went away with the
letter Master Gonner had ; I was indeed 4 daies away at
Penshurst by reason of Mrs. Mary Sidneys not being well, whoe
is now recovered of her ague; but Mrs. Elizabeth fell sicke
upon Sunday last of the mesels and was removed to the [Hale
and] from the nursery. My lady and the rest of the children
come not neare her, but I understand that the danger is past.
God keape my lady and the rest from yt. This letter of my
Lord Treasorers Sir Thomas Sherley desired me to convaigh
unto you.
I perceve by Mainard that untill you have delt
with the States about this municion, here is no good by me to
be donne, but upon the return of your answer, some course or
other wilbe taken. I pray you persist in demanding both
a store of powder for the safety of the town, and for powder to
be spent by the Companies, and for the wants of the ordinance,
which I perceve will hardly be yelded unto; but such reasons
as your lordship can sett down may move my lord Treasorer
unto yt. Mr. Mainard tels me that his Lordship will give
present order for the mounting of the demi-canon, which I will
harken after. Now will I attend the proceedings of Sir Ed.
Uvedall, in all those points your Lordship directs me.
He was
upon Monday at Court, dined with my Lord of Essex, who used
hym honorably, at night he went to my lord Treasorers at
Strand, delivered your letters, and a note of china, but had
no kind of discours of any matter with hym concerning the
town. I doe not thinck that the Queen will say anything
unto hym of that matter of Burchinshaw, but I wilbe most
carefull to yt.
The Duke of Wirtemburgs man is here yet, and like to be
long, for he expects a dispatch from the Queen, my Lord
Treasorer and others. A couple of your hounds that are in
good liking I have brought up and deliver them to this man
that lies at Spilmans; your lordship may send an answer to
the Dukes letter unto me, by the next that comes.
Drury house cold not be had, because [of] Mr. Cecills grant,
who meanes to winter yt their, and his wiffe shalbe brought
to bed in yt; but Alderman Catchers my lady hath accepted
of, which in my opinion is a faire Londen house; I have put in
(1) These words are doubtful being almost illegible through a cancellation made
by Collins, who seems to have prepared the letter for printing.
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yt, beere, wood, and cole, and my lady purposes to be here
upon Tuesday or Wednesday next. I doe attend the Queens
remove, to have the Queens letter, which I hope wilbe this
weeke.
They say your sister Sydney takes your brothers death
heavily, but at Pains return, I wilbe able to say more of yt,
for he is their yet. Sir Posthumus Hobby is gon to see her,
with my Lord of Huntingdons letters of commendacion and
others, but 'tis thought she will give no eare unto yt.
As for my lady Careis not going to Wilton, I am informed
that she expected at Court a dispatch in her sute for certain
lands that shuld discend to her daughter, by being next of kinn
unto her Majestie by the mothers syde; and lest the speach
of marriage might overthrow it, 'twas thought best to put yt
of till another tyme. My lord Harbart likewise being a suter
for certain parkes and reversion, 'tis feared if the marriage were
spoken of, that might bring hindrance unto yt. And therefore,
here is the place chosen fittest for the two young ones to have
an enterview, where without suspicion they may ofte meete
in secret, and to that end comes my lord of Pembroke up upon
Monday next. I heare that yt is a motion very pleasing to
both sydes; this is all that I can as yet learn.
Beecher tels me that if this matter of vittaile goe forward,
which is still a foote, your Lordship shall have a yearly
comodity; he of hymself named 500l, if they might have
but 10,000/ Imprest. I fynd hym and Lester very busy about
yt, and yet dare not byte without an Imprest. . .
""
I was with Lady Huntingdon's letter at Savoy yesterday. I
besought Mrs. Bromley to let her know how careful you were
to hear of her. Lady Rich desires that if the hangings you
write of are not gone, she would like a piece or two of the story
of Cyrus and money will be sent to you. Sir George Carey, his
wife and daughter are gone to Drayton.
"My lord of Essex is gone to St. Albons, but he asked me
if I knew any trusty messenger going towards you. I told
hym that I used to send letters very safe by skippers of Flushing,
and sometymes by other passengers of good credyt, but yf
his lordship had any occasion to impart unto you any matter
of waight, I wold either myself be the messinger, or send one
of your lordships own followers that shuld be honest and care-
full; he willd me to attend hym at Court upon Friday next,
which I will not faile to doe. Sir Walter Rawley is here, and
goes daily to heare sermons, because he hath seen the wonders
of the Lord in the deepe; 'tis much comended and spoken of.
That the Spaniards preparacion is very forward is daily adver-
tised; here is good care taken to withstand hym. I doe not
yet find the tyme fitt to sollicit your leave, 'tis better to prolong
the moving of yt.
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Lomeney is gon, and as I heare hath donne litle good in the
business he came for; 'tis reported that Ballany for delivering
up the castell with 14 more by the Kings comandment are
put to death.
Capt. Broke is not yet come to the town; I will tell Mr.
Oulsworth what your Lordship willes me. Their is no speach
of a parlement. I have bespoke stokins for the yong prince.
The skinnes are ready but your Lordship will please to give
order for the paiment of them.
Mr. Edward Mountague desires by your Lordships favour to
have 12 plaine corslets, such as I bought for you at Midelboro
with gorjets and morrions, and he will willingly pay for them
here at the receipt of them xijs. a piece, he desiring they may
be well chosen.'
IV. 81. 5 pp.
ROWLAND WHITE to SIR ROBERT SYDNEY.
1595, October 17. London.-"This day my Lord Treasorer
told me that he sayd not I abused him, but that he conceved
by me the powder was defalked from the soldiers wages. I
answered that it was, though not from his weekly poore lendings
or from his apparell, but from a residue kept from the soldier.
Yt were better, quoth he, that you fasted this moneth then that
the Queen should be so answered." I told him you did nothing
but what you had precedent for. I besought him to remem-
ber to give order for mounting the Queen's demi-cannon; he says
it shall be presently done. . . I told him I was here to attend
his leisure for the effecting of your leave, which he said he would
advance when time would serve. Sir E. Uvedall gave no
warrant for powder delivered out of the Queen's store in your
absence, and now will not do it in their way; until this be
done, Mr. Cholmley and I can pass no accord. I fear that the
Treasurer will not accept bills from the captains delivered since
12 April. I am going to Lord Essex at Court to attend
what he may say.
Lord Rutland rides to the sea-coast on
Monday week.
B. 4. 2 pp.
•
ROWLAND WHITE to SIR ROBERT SYDNEY.
1595, October 18. At Court.-"My Lady Borrow having,
as I writ, an absolute denial for his return, has sent notice
to my lord of Essex that he cannot recover but with change
of air, which he hopes the Queen will be carefull of.
Burchinshaw had 100
had 100 crowns given him by the Queen's
command. Lady Essex and Lady Walsingham are come to
town and hope to see you here. "Lady Walsingham hath
delivered unto me old Languets picture which she promised
you, and thought till now you had yt. I will send yt to
Penshurst."
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Mr. Burnham is ill with stone in his bladder. God comfort
hym, for he hath need of yt. . . I beseech your Lordship to
thincke me worthy his place.'
""
My Lord of Pembroke's coming is put off, on a speech of the
Lord Treasurer that it were good he lay at Milford Haven to
strengthen those parts. There is speech that Tiron is come
in; but this is doubted by men of judgment. Mr. Vice-
Chamberlain and my Lord Chamberlain are both sick of gout.
Sir Edmond Uvedall is come to Court. My Lord Essex promises
to write. My Lord Treasurer is at London and not looked for
at Court till the Queen comes to Richmond. I will then let
him know as to moving her Majesty for your return. The
Spanish preparations breed incredible fears in the minds of
most.
Collins i. 355 with a slight omission; from B. 1.
''
ROWLAND WHYTE to SIR ROBERT SYDNEY.
1595, Oct. 19. At Court.
At Court." The assured death of Mr. Vice
Chamberlain is come to the Court this day. The places that
live are many, and many great sutors for them. Sir Robert
Cecill stands for the chancelorship of the duchye; Stanhop,
Rawleigh, who is come in secret neare the Court, and Sir Hen.
Leigh wold be Vice-chamberlain, and some say that my Lord
of Essex desires Waltham forest. I doe not know who shall
have the Treasurership of the chamber. Wade stands for
the keepinge of the Records in the Towre. I wryt unto your
Lordship that my Lord Boroughes man was come to make the
weaknes of his lord knowen to his frendes. The Queen being
earnestly delt withall, is brought to pitty his sicknes, and a hope
conceaved that she wilbe content to give hym leave to return.
to recover his health, being in a consumtion. This my lady
Warwicke tels me, and puts me in hope that when tyme serves,
she wilbe carefull of your comming. Captain Bucke is much
amazed at the interest you claime to his living, yet much
comforted when by me he was assured that he shold expect at
your Lordships hands but honorable and honest usage. He
desires my Lord of Essex to be his honorable frend unto you.
The Chancelor of Scotland is dead. And Dowglas, that so
long lived here, is growen in great favor with his King, who
lately writt unto hym, the superscription, To our right trusty
cownsailor.' This day dined with my Lord of Essex the Marquis
of Baden with 6 gentlemen of his retinew. My Lord of Essex
hath written unto you by my Lord Rutland. Sir Ed. Uvedall
is here, and attends Sir Robert Cecils leisure to bring hym to
the Queen. I have bene carefull that what passes shalbe
observed, but the Queen is not now to be seen, she takes his
(1) Whyte writes in the margin : "Sir John Fortescue named."
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death somewhat heavily; I thought good to advertise this,
which is all I know. My Lord of Southampton offering to help
the Queen to her horse, was refused, he is gone from Court,
and not yet returned.”
IV. 82. 1 p.
GEORGE GILPIN to SIR ROBERT SYDNEY.
1595, October 22. The Hague.-At length the States have
taken a resolution to write to her Majesty, excusing their delay,
and by other letters to set down to the Lords of the Council
their impossibility to yield to that desired, and what inconveni-
ences they fear. The despatch is made and the post departed.
"I hope, ere longe, to see you here with my Lord of Rutland.
His Excellencie wee expecte this weeke; and of the gettinge
of the house of Weerdt and other lyke I leave to Captn. Morgan
his reporte."
Collins, i. 355; from F. 41.
ROWLAND WHYTE to SIR ROBERT SYDNEY.
1595, October 23. Penshurst." The fine blacke nag your
lordship desires, my Master had given Mrs. Mary Sidney, who
will bestow hym upon your lordship. God bless her, she is very
forward in her learning, writing, and other excercises she is
put to, as dawncing and the virginals. My lady is well, so are
all the children, Mrs. Bes was sent when she was recovered of
her mesels to Mrs. Sidney in Otford, where she is very well,
because the others shuld have no cawse to feare them. For
all that a howse is prepared in Londen, and a litter to carry my
Lady up. I found her somewhat unwilling to remove, for two
reasons: The charges of her howse in Londen she feares will
excead that here, then to pay xll. for half a years rent did
much trouble her; and the doubt she makes of your lordships
return. I persuaded that your Lordship in all your letters
comanded a howse to be prepared in Londen, because her
Ladyship might be this winter amongest her honorable frends,
and that her being there wold case your lordship of much travell
in riding up and down to Penshurst. That I was sure your
Lordship wold not dislike of any necessary charge that this
remove wold occasion. Soe that now all stuffe is gonne, and
she God willing resolved to-morrow to depart hence; she lies
one night at Mr. Petleis. Sir Ed. Uvedall wilbe here this night
to attend my Lady to Londen.”
IV. 83. 1 p.
[ROWLAND] WHYTE to SIR ROBERT SIDNEY.
1595, October 25. Strand.-Yesterday as my Lady was
ready to go in her litter, Mistress Catherine Sidney fell sick
of the measles. This was like to stay my Lady's coming to
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London with much persuading, lest she and the rest be in-
fected by living in the same place, she came away;
"she lay
last night at Petleys, and this afternoon with Mistress Mary,
Mr. William, and Mistress Phillip are come safely to Mrs.
Catcher's house. My lord of Pembroke is here; so is my
lord Harbert and both gonne to the Court. I will, God willing,
to-morrow morning ride thither. My lady and your children
are now weary and I left them going to bed."
IV. 84. 11 pp.
SIR ROBERT SYDNEY to LADY SYDNEY.
.
1595, October 27. "Middleborrow." "I understand you
are by this time at London. . . I pray you bee as good a hous-
wyfe as you may, for I assure you charges grow terribly upon
me heer. I ame glad to heare that Betty is wel againe. I ame
going to bring My Lord of Rutland to the Haghe. I wil bee at
Flushing againe within fyve or six days. . . I pray you .
visit often my Lady of Huntingdon and assure her how much I
love and honor her. . . Sollicit my coming home I pray you
and try your friends and mine in yt. Rol. Whyte sends me
word that Wil hath given his sister Moll his black nag and that
shee wil send yt me over. I pray you let it bee done. For I
shall have neede of him at Flushing."
XVIII. 19. 1 p.
ROWLAND WHYTE to SIR ROBERT SYDNEY.
1595, October 29. Catcher's House [London].-Lord Hert-
ford(¹) was sent for to come up and committed to his own house.
The cause said to be a record put unto the Court of Arches
to prove his first marriage lawful and his children legitimate.
It was discovered amongst Dr. Aubrie's papers.
"Tis sayd
he is one of the wealthiest subjects of England.'
Lord Shrosbury is in new trouble about the old matters;
for Wood is called to the Star Chamber on better proofs of his
doings. Probi is commanded to wait at Court, and is said shall
have the disbursing of the Treasury of the Chamber, till her
Majesty bestow it.
Here have been 6 borderers of Cumberland complaining of
incursions at plain noon days by the Scots; they have order
for 100 horse or foot to recover their own, because the King doth
not punish the offenders.
Lord Pembroke is a persuader to fortify Milford Haven; the
charges are thought intolerable. Meantime Sir Tho. Morgan
is to lie in Pembroke Castle, and 500l. will be allowed to repair
it. Three or four Deputy Lieutenants are appointed in all
shires, and we believe the Spaniards prepare against us.
•
(1) "Hereford" in original, but clearly by error for Hertford.
De L-12
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Beare of Gravesend was with me. I showed him and the
searchers of that town your letters patent. If you authorize
Beare under hand and seal, they will send over what you want.
You will do well not to allow Beare a general warrant.
P.S.-My lady, Mrs. Mary and Mr. William commend them
to you. The Secretary would not let pass your 5 tonne of
beer without my Lord Treasurer's warrant. Lady Hoby by
a wrench in her heel is lame. Your sister, as Paine says, looks
well, showing herself about.
Collins i. 356, omitting the postscript; from F. 42.
ROWLAND WHYTE to SIR ROBERT SYDNEY.
1595, Oct. 29.-Last Sunday I went to the Court to attend
my lord of Essex, who told me that he had written to you the
night before, and that the wants of Flushing were argued and
disputed at Council table, and so thought necessary that powder
be sent.
"I showed myself upon Monday morning to my lord Treasorer
who gave me a nodde, and comanded me to be with hym in the
afternoone. When he had dined I was called in. And he
began thus, that he had receved two letters of late from you,
thone very long, that he had imparted the severall points of yt
to her Majestie, that yt was by her comandment read at
counsell table, and that she was pleased to send powder over,
or to give order to provide yt their, but the former allowances
were to great and far exceaded the proportion delivered at
Brill and other places. My answer was that his lordship might
reforme yt as pleased hym. As please me? sayd he. Nay, as
please the Queen I tell thee. Then quoth I, be yt as please
the Queen and your lordship. Then he called Mainard unto
hym, and byd hym cast up what powder wold serve our turn,
by allowing every company of 150, 40lb. of powder every six
weeks. I replied that in every company there were 80 shott
or there abouts, and that that proportion sett down by his
lordship cold in no reason serve the turn. Why, sayd he,
Captain Price reports that in the Brill their is not so much
allowed. I besought his lordship that in these matters con-
cerning Flushing, he wold be pleased to aske our Lieutenant
Governors opinion, who was in Londen neare at hand to
satisfye his lordship in any doubt he might make; to which he
sayd nothing. And as I was ready to come away, I put hym
in mynd of your lordships leave. His short answer was, that
here was but arming and preparing. Mr. Mainard desired his
lordship to allow every company of 150, 40 lb. of powder every
moneth, which I perceive is yelded unto, and cast up accordingly.
Monday in thafter noone I moved my lord of Essex and desired.
to know if yt were a fitt tyme to put yt a foote, he assured me
that yt was not, and that no answer cold be looked for but a
deniall, but his care was and shuld be, to fynd some occasion
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for her Majestie to call you home for awhile. I replied that your
buisnes wold endure no long delay without very much hurting
your fortune. My lady Warwick is carefull of yt, and is of my
lord of Essex myndd, that as yett it is no tyme to move yt.
Now that my Lord Treasorer hath acquainted the Queen
and the Lords with the wants of Flushing, I humbly desire to
know if upon occasion I may sollicit any other of the Lords
about there wants, for without instructions from your Lordship
hereafter I will medle in nothing.
When their is order taken for this spending powder, which
I hope shall continew from tyme to tyme without more trouble,
I purpose to move the store for the safety of the Town, and for
such wants as appertain to the Artillery; but yt were good the
Master Gunner were here to receive such things as may best
serve the turn, yt grieving me to see such delaies in matters of
such waight.
""
I talked with Mr. Mainard about Sir Ed. Uvedall; "I under-
stood by him that he doth very much depend upon my Lord
Treasorers favour. That his comming over were for two cawses:
by my Lord Treasorers meanes to recover her Majesties favour
which he feared and hard was lost about the matter of Burchin-
shaw; and to procure his old accounts, which is the best part
of his living and the only good which he hath gotten in this
long tyme of following her Majesties service in the wars. I
then broke unto hym that I had hard he had a meaning by my
Lord Treasorers favor to procure his place from the Queen, and
besought hym yf any such thing were moved by him he wold
please to advertise me thereof. . . His answer was, that as
God judge him, he never had any intent of such a motion, and
protested that if Sir Edmond wold goe about any such thing
without your lordships privity, he shold but make those that
now are his best frends become his ennemies; then he asked me
if there were any unkindnes betwen your lordship and hym.
I replied that I knew of none; yet if in my being here about
the Court such a thing shuld pass, I cold not tell how to answer
yt, and therefore I came to hym as to your Lordships good
frend to acquaint hym with what I hard, which I hartely
entreated of hym, he wold keape very secrett; and he assured
me, that I shuld not faile to know yt, if he ever went about yt,
but desired me to doe all good offices between you and Sir
Edmond and soe we parted.'
99
Reporting as to Beecher's arrangements for the supply of
Flushing. "As for the vittaile he gives thanckes that you
offer it unto hym . . . and that none knowes better what
pertaines to these transportacions than himself, that he
will acquaint your lordship with every particular secret of
the game
I cannot have at Mrs. Bromleis hands neither answer of
letter nor what my lady Huntingdon doth say to any of
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them, only this, that my Lady is in no case to be spoken
unto, being in phisicke, and apt to renew her sorrowes, when
she heares you but named. I told Mr. Olsworth that for the
matter of Worcestershire, your Lordship wold not proceed
further in yt without acquainting my lady Warwick, and that
he shuld heare more of me within 4 or 5 dayes, for Sergeant
Flemming put yt of till then, being busied about his oracion,
this day of my lord Maiors solemnity. . . . Sir Walter Rawleigh
hath not yet bene at Court though great meanes made to bring
hym thither, he hath already vesited my lady, and as I here,
did very kindly ask for you.
My lord of Pembroke and Lord Harbart are here; the Queen
takes yt kindly that in this tyme of danger he came up to see
her, and to offer hymself and fortune to doe her service. She
uses hym very graciously. Their hath bene an enterview
betwen the parties, and as I heare 9000 [Lord Herbert] wilbe
hardly brought to affect pp. qq. [Mistress Carey]. Your Lord-
ship in my opinion takes a good course not to answer 2000
[Earl of Pembroke] letter, neither shall 13 know I have heard
from you. Every body is here for hymselfe.'
""
Mr. Burnham is sick. If you will think me worthy of his
office I will willingly bestow 201. yearly on Mistress Mary
Sidney.
-
"Mistress Phillip fell sick of the measels upon Sonday, and
is now recovered yt . . . Your Lordship thinks the rent of this
house my lady hath very deere; she now paies but xll. the half
yeare, and hath all kitchen stuff, pewter, tables, cobbards, formes,
stooles, chaires, cushions, andirons, carpets provided here by
Catcher, which cannot be lesse worth in carriage then xl., and
truly howses are deere here, and such a house as this is. For her
own part, she was most unwilling to come to London, and in
deed wold not have come, but in hope that she shall have you
here shortly, her being here in most of your letters much
desired by you. Her ladyship was this day at Mr. Herrickes
to see my lord Maior and his pagents. My lady Essex and
Walsingham send oft to visite her, soe hath my lord of Pembroke
and Harbart."
"At Mr. Catchers house . . . hard by Austin friers gate."
IV. 85 (the last 3 pages follow IV. 95). 7 pp.
JOANNES LOBETIUS to SIR ROBERT SYDNEY.
1595, Nov. 2. Strasburg. J'ay receu celle qu'il vous a
pleu m'escrire de Flessinges le 28 de Septembre dernier passé,
laquelle m'a faict entendre vostre bonne disposition, Dieu
mercy, et la courtoise souvenance qu'il vous plaist avoir de
moy. Je me suis resjouy et de l'un et de l'autre. En recom-
pense, je vous prye croyre que je vous suis et seray humble
serviteur, et me tiendray tousjours honoré de recevoir de voz
commandements. Je suis icy tousjours a Strasbourg, en assez
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bonne disposition, Dieu mercy, selon l'aige et fascheries de
temps, le peril desquels ne me permet d'aller beaucoup promener
ça et la. L'Empereur a faict la guerre en Hongrie contre les
Turcs assez heureusement du vivant du prince de Mansfeld
Charles, mais depuis son decèz, nous n'avons eu de trop grands
progrèz, de sorte qu'il sembloit que la mort d'un tel chef eut
apporté quelque alteration, comme souvent il advient; et puis le
Transylvanien, qui a amitié et correspondence avec l'Empereur,
a esté travaillié, a cause de Sinan Bassa et des Polonois, qui
s'estoient jettez en la Moldavie et en la Valachie. Toutesfois a
ceste heure, nous avons receu nouvelles que Sinan Bassa a esté
desfaict et tué en une bataille, et dit on que la victoyre a esté
signalee, mais nous n'en avons encores des particularitez. Le duc
d'Espernon n'est encores appointé. On dit que le duc de
Guise est en Provence, avec forces, pour se mettre en possession
du gouvernement. On dit aussy que la negociation se continuee
entre le roy et le duc de Savoye, et en espere on quelque chose.
Les Bourguignons sont paisibles a cause de la trefve. Les gens
de guerre en sont sortis. De la France, je ne vous mande rien ;
vous en scavez plus que moy.
p.; holograph
IV. 86.
ROWLAND WHYTE to SIR ROBERT SYDNEY.
1595, November 3. London.-I had much ado about trans-
porting the beer to you; at last I obtained the Lord Treasurer's
warrant under a bond to return your certificate that it was for
your own use. I beseech you send your certificate that the
beer sent on 3 Nov. was unladen at Flushing for your use. The
skipper has a packet of mine, and 2 barrels of candles from Beare
of Gravesend... My Lord Treasurer has sent a general restraint
that no beer or corn shall be transported, only Beare has his
licence which should give you transportation for your own
beer.
Your letter to my Lord Treasurer was argued before the
Queen by the Lords: Lord Essex tells me she was pleased
your wants should be furnished; so saith my Lord Treasurer
too, but wills me to bear with him.
Your friends at Court advise putting off your leave till the
Queen comes to London 12 days hence, the Queen and Lords
being exceedingly busied giving directions to hinder invasion.
"The matters of Ireland are troublesome; and the rebells
stand upon more high termes than with honor can be granted ;
but the daunger of the tyme may yeld unto much." Lord
Borough's leave is still denied. . "Sir Posthumus Hoby hath
had access to your sister Sydney and likes her so well that he
meanes to return out of hand. I heare she shold say, that she
is in substance much worse than when she knew your brother.
The tyde now serves and the skippers make fast away..
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Ponsonby will prepare for your lordship good tobacco, he hath
some that he will send to your lordship until he can come
by better."
P.S.-I send you the 4 Bookes of the Civil War imprinted :
and a French discourse.
Collins, i. 356, with omissions; from F. 45.
ROWLAND WHYTE to SIR ROBERT SYDNEY.
૮.
1595, November 5. Court. On Monday last 1500 [the
Queen] shewed 1000 [Earl of Essex] a printed book of t-t
title to a-a; in it as I hear are dangerous praises of 1000,
which do him harm. At coming from Court he looked wan
and pale, being troubled at this villainy. 1500 visited him
yesterday afternoon. He is mightily crossed in all things; for
Bacon is gone without the place of Solicitor. 24 [Sir W.
Raleigh] is to the country; his friends are many, and I hear he
shall be sent for again. The Chancellorship of the Duchy is
committed to commissioners; the Queen herself keeps the seal.
Peter Proby has a chamber in Court and allowance, and pays
the money till a Treasurer of the Chamber be chosen. Many
late occasions is likely to breede a deadlie unkindnes betwen
1000 and 900 [Burghley]. . . Resolution is taken for all things
if an invasion be attempted. In Ireland Sir Richard Bingham
went to succour a castle in Conacht, the rebels met him and lost
80, and he but 20; yet the place is not delivered. My Lord
Treasurer is come to London, and lies in bed so ill of the gout,
that his pains make him pitifully groan. My business is like
to have no end till his recovery. I beseech you consider the
time, and the person I attend here, and the nature of his place.
Sergeants Harris and Fleming are so full of business that I
cannot get them together. A conference in your absence would
be to small purpose. They bid me attend at more leisure.
It were good to bestow their fees on them. . . 2000 [Pembroke]
cannot get them to move 1500 for 9000 [Lord Herbert] though
he hath given them good cause. Mr. Sidney is in town, and
has a purpose to pass his lands at his decease to you: he often
visits my Lady and the children. Sir Ed. Uvedall does little
good with my Lord Treasurer and I am of opinion will not
prevail though his cause be good. Beecher expects an answer
of you, to know whether he may be paid. Lady Huntingdon
takes it kindly you care to hear of her health.
"My Lady
of Bedford is in town and sayd to be with child. My Lady of
Essex is not. . . Advise me what I shall doe in such a tyme as
this. Your letters to the Queen will I think be most requisite.
ر,
P.S." Upon Monday night the Court Gates were shutt,
my lord Chamberlain had the keyes and Browne the controller
carried a torch; I doe not yet know what the story might be.
The book I spake of is dedicated to my Lord Essex, and printed
beyond sea, and 'tis thought to be treason to have it. To
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wryte of these things are daungerous in so perilous a tyme,
but being your servant I hope yt wilbe no offence to report
until you th'actions of the place, whose safetie your lordship
doth tender as your own liff and more.
""
Collins i. 357, with omissions; from F. 43.
ROWLAND WHYTE to SIR ROBERT Sydney.
1595, Nov. 6.--Alderman Catcher desires your help in
recovering a debt of 100l. due to him by a merchant of
Amsterdam. I am willing to trouble you, because if he obtains
it, you shall pay no rent.
IV. 87. p.
SIR EDMOND UVEDALL to SIR ROBERT SYDNEY.
1595, November 7. Fleet Street." I have not bene at
the Corte this fortene dayes and more, and ther for I refer the
reporte of the accounts of that place to Mr. White; he is there
often folloinge harde to have you fornished of thos wantes of
powder and other enstromentes of wars you desier and hath
good hope to obtayn hit, bot my Lord Treasurers being now
sicke of the goute is som stay therof."
As to the committal of Lord Hertford to the Tower and Sir
Harre Bartle(1) to the Fleet.
Collins, i. 358; from F. 46.
ROWLAND WHYTE to SIR ROBERT SYDNEY.
1595, November 7. London.-Advising him of despatch
of letters of 20 and 29 Oct. and 5 Nov. This I send by Mr.
Massy who is despatched to Mr. Bodeley. Lord Essex was
infinitely troubled with the book the Queen showed him; he
keeps his chamber. Lord Hertford is committed to the
Tower, and two Stanhops with him. Sir Henry Barkley is
committed to the Fleet, and fined 100l. for the riot against Lord
Pembroke; so are nine of his men.
As to a pending law suit, and a conference of his counsel.
I beseech you give order for their fees. "I thinck that th'
Attorney Generall and Mr. Fleming now the Queens Sollicitor
with Sarjeant Harries wilbe enough."
My Lord Treasurer is sick a bed, and my business dead till
his recovery. Capt. Savage's father will move Sir J. Fortescue
about your cheeques, as the easier at this time.
Your Welsh money is come up All assignments you set
down for this half year I discharged, her Ladyship keeping
some money towards her lying down and reserving for you 1301.
There is 51. to be paid to Herrick for interest of plate he has,
and there are necessaries for your stable at Penshurst.
(1) Collins
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Ilarrebottle.”
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"My Lady of Huntingdon is gone to take the ayre of Heigate."
Lady Leicester and Lady Rich are come to London; Lord Rich
will write to you about his hangings; if they do not answer the
note he sent to Bloq, they will not serve. There is a rumour
Spanish forces are landed in Brittagnie. The King of France
calls a parliament at Amiens. Here is a speech of a parliament
about Candlemas. Sir Anthony Sherley goes forward on his
voyage very well furnished.
Collins, i. 359, with omissions; from F. 44 and 47.
ROWLAND WHYTE to SIR ROBERT SYDNEY.
1595, Nov. 9.-I have written at large by John Massy, "who
is sent to Mr. Bodeley with letters, as I heare, commanding
hym to forbeare the demanding of the money."
Your leave
will be decided within ten days. Lady Rich thanks you for
the hangings. Some say my lord of Oxford is dead."
IV. 88, 1 p.
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ROWLAND WHYTE to SIR ROBERT SYDNEY.
1595, November 12. London.-Yesterday I was at my
Lord Treasurers, who still lies abed. He returned answer: that
he would give Mr. Windibanck directions touching the wants
of Flushing. My Lord Admiral and Lady Warwick promise
to have your leave moved at the Queen's coming hither this
week. Mrs. Mary has the measles, but is nothing sick withal;
the fear we have is for my Lady in this state she now is; yet
will she not keep from her. . . It is given out that Lord Hert-
ford's son shall be no more called Beauchamp but Seimor and
that he is sent for. It is credibly said Lady Hertford is become
stark mad. Doctor Stanhope and Stanhope the lawyer, of
Grays Inn, that were committed about that matter are put at
liberty. It is muttered that 200 [Sir R. Cecil] had some
inkling in these causes, which do trouble 900 [Burghley]. Lord
Essex has put off his melancholy by a printed book delivered
to the Queen; the harm meant to him, is by her Majesty's
favour turned to his good, and strengthens her love to him.
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As for d.d.d. [Sir E. Uvedale] his business is undertaken
by 200 [Sir R. Cecil] to whom he gave a fair pied gelding and
CC. angels in a purse, as I was informed, and yet is he fed but
with th❜ordinary delaies of Court. The matter of vittaile lies
dead, until your letters to the Queen revive it." Mr. Beecher
has writ you his opinion of it, and about your account, unless
you yield him some satisfaction, I find him not willing to deal
in it his fear is you should dispose a small portion or none
at all to the discharge of those debts I spoke of.
-
Lady Huntingdon takes your letters very kindly; within six
days she will write. Mr. Harry Sidney "hath delivered me,
which I now send over, an Arming doublett to have a Horsmans
Armour made litt for him to use, at Middelboro; pray desire
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the Sarjeant-Major to bespeak one.
He wold have a caske,
a goriett(¹), a back, brest, poldrons, gantlets, cuishes and tasses,
the brest to be of calliver proofe, the back pistoll, but he desires
to have it finely hammered and to have a gilt rest. He will
trim yt up here with velvet and lace: his own head is but little."
Micha is come with the bore pics, the hawks and the piece
of Hangings; all shall be delivered this day. My lady longs
for the cordial you mention. Lord Pembroke is here, very
inquisitive for the deed of entail. I beseech you give orders for
the counsel to be at the conference with Lady Warwick's
officers. The Queen's Solicitor Fleming and Sergeant Harris
now accord that it will be nothing hurtfull to you.
Collins, i. 359, omitting much of the latter part; from F. 48.
SIR ROBERT SYDNEY to LADY SYDNEY.
1595, November 13. [Flushing.]" Touching your expences
you know that I do not thinck any thing to deare for you.
In truth I never thought you careles or desirous of expences,
but truly your hous is by much to greate and if you wil aske
me wherin, I wil say you may spare some of the men and many of
the wemen and of the boyes. For you have by your roll eleven
wemen in the hous, and thogh I do not know what wemens
services bee, yet I do assure my self that never a Lady in
England keepes in London so many, and four fewer might do all
that they have to do: but some of your wemen are kept onely
to wayte upon the rest. And for the twoe boyes, Robin and
Franck, I know not to what purpos in the world they are for
Wil. Sydney must have other maner of play felloes then they
are. But do not trouble your self with the matter. If you
cannot remedy yt, stay til I come home and I wil take some
order for wee must not keepe 60 in our hous at London. .
I have not bin wel, with a little grudging of an ague." I sent
12 bore pies to you with a piece of hangings for Lord Ritch.
I send you the Alkermish which is an excellent thing against
weakness of the heart or melancholy. . ." I send you the
plasters I spake of, which I heare wonderfully praised: you must
lay them upon your brests after you are delivered and let them
ly on ten days. . . You see that with a little help I would prove
a pretty potecary for you.. You must not forget that your
twoe cheef goships must bee My Lady Ritch and my Lord
Monjoy.'
XVIII. 63. 2 pp.
ROWLAND WHYTE to SIR ROBERT SYDNEY.
1595, Nov. 13. My Lord Treasurer gives you thanks for
your 3 bore pies; so does my lord of Essex for his. Lady Rich
(1) Sc. gorjet or gorget.
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likes the piece of hanging, but wishes her husband to see it.
Lady Leicester thought the price high, but wishes you had sent
her friend Sir Christ.(1) some.
IV. 89. 1 p.
ROWLAND WHYTE to SIR ROBERT SYDNEY.
1595, November 16. London.-I send you the hanging.
Lord Rich says the border is too deep. Lady Lester sayd,
that if it be above 10s. the sticke, it is too deere. I answered,
that yt seemed Hangings were good cheap when she bought
any." . . I showed the piece to Mr. Mainard, who sent for an
Arras man, who thinks it well worth 16 or 18s. the sticke.
There is hope that the Queen will licence Lord Burrough's
return. Lady Warwick told her Majesty your desire to come
over for 2 months about an earnest occasion in law; but the
Queen said the time was too dangerous. My Lady determines
to have it moved by my Lord Treasurer, Lord Admiral and
Sir R. Cecil.
..
The letters to the States General are not yet signed. . . I
cannot speak with my Lord Treasurer and therefore went to
Sir R. Cecil, to desire him to put his father in mind of the wants
of Flushing. He told me I should have letters to the States.
Whyte," said he, "I know your wants are great in Flush-
ing, but the Queen saies the States shall speedily supply them."
This is all I can get. . . It grieves me I should have no better
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success.
Sir Posthumus Hoby is rid towards your sister Sydney with
good store of fair jewels and pearls. My cousin Mr. Dean
Wood, the Queen's chaplain, is married to Ritch Ballet's widow.
of Cheapside; he hath by her 300l. a year jointure, and she is
besides worth 4000l. Mrs. Touchet hath catcht Mr. Thinnes
son and heir, to his father's mislike, for with her he shall have
nothing but those virtuous qualities she brought from Court.
Letters are sent to discharge the watch of beacons till March
next, and that in all trained bands bills be converted to pikes. .
Lord Essex and my Lord Treasurer have their bore pics; my
lady reserved none for herself bestowing her two on Sir R. Cecil
in hope he will be careful for your leave.
Collins, i. 360-62; from F. 49.
SIR EDMOND UVEDALL to SIR ROBERT SYDNEY.
1595, November 21. Fleet Street. I have received yours of
the 13th. When I find my staying shall be a let to your return,
I will leave my business and come over. I am sorry that the
captains think they have wrong that you tie them to their
duties; I assure you that I ever hold them to the same custom
and manner of watch.
(1) i.e., Sir Christopher Blount, her husband.
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The reason why my company is weakest, is that I have here
with me four men and there are two that keep my house,
besides others. When I went out of Flushing I had as strong
a company and as serviceable men as any there.
"The nowes her is of peace in Erland, and that the Erle of
Terone doth abseloutli sobmit him selfe to her maties mersey.
Sir Harie Baynon is komm over. To aul sheres of Ingland
there is ordar given to dobel the selected men. It is sayd here
that the cardenaull and the prinse of Orraing are within ten
daies goone of Brissels. . . That the King of Fraunce will
for sartaine macke pease with Spaine."
IV. 90. 2 pp.
ROWLAND WHYTE to SIR ROBERT SYDNEY.
1595, November 22. London, Saturday morning. . .200
[Sir R. Cecil] as I was informed, refused the present d.d.d.
[Sir E. Uvedale] sent him. Capt. Savage promises to deal for
your checks. Beecher is now about compassing the old account,
and is content to deliver you a note what he must give and to
whom. He somewhat marvels you are unwilling to pay the debt
you owed to Parnis and himself, seeing you ever found him
ready to serve your turn. I answered that though he was ever
content to obey your desires, yet it was done with excessive gains.
He replied he had lost he knew not how much by the forbearance
of his money, but hoped you would have a care of him and Hix.
He dares not deal with the victual unless the Queen gives a
reasonable good imprest and allows much waste.
You gave
me no light as to what the packets to my Lord Treasurer and
Lord Essex contain, so I cannot tell what to solicit. Touching
the wants of Flushing, there are letters this day signed by her
Majestie to the States to furnish all things. . . Tis no fault of
mine that I have stayed here all this while for such an answer.
. . I told Sir Robert Cecill that the wants of Flushing
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extreme and daungerous in such a town, if any soddain uprore
unlooked for might happen; he answered that he knew yt,
but cold not remedy yt, for this was the Queen's pleasure.
"
The device of the Earl of Essex in the late triumphs in the Tilt
is much commended (described at length) the speeches ending
that this knight would never forsake his Mistress' love. "The
Queen said that if she had thought their had bene so much
said of her, she wold not have bene their that night, and soe
went to bed.
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""
Their are letters come out of Ireland, with good newes of
Tirones submission, which brought my Lord Treasorer to the
Court from his sick bed. Sir Henry Bagnell is looked for
daily. . . ." As for d-d [the Deputy] I heard that all
his government is wholly misliked if he doe anything without
first 140 [the Council] here: he is to rash, if he direct by the
advise of 140 there; thus he is like to endure disgrace whilst
C
c [Sir J. Norris] is only employed and his opinion followed."
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On Thursday, Sir Thomas Heneage's funeral was solemnized...
The speech of marriage between 9000 [Lord Herbert] and q.q.
[Mistress Carey] is broken off, by his not liking; and I fear
there is like to grow unkindness between 1000 [Lord Essex]
and 2000 [Lord Pembroke] . . . I hope the two counsels
will soon meet. Lady Warwick takes it kindly that you stay
your suit till his conference. . . I have caused the skins for the
prince to be made better and will send them on Monday; his
stockings are in hand. Sir Edward Harbert's eldest daughter
is married to Sir William Stanleis eldest son.
Collins, i. 362 with omissions; from F. 50.
ROWLAND WHYTE to SIR ROBERT SYDNEY.
1595, November 22. London.-Saturday night.—I received
your letters sent by Capt. Browne's soldier on Tuesday and
delivered them. Sir R. Cecil has those you sent his father.
"Lord Essex told me he cold doe no good in the earth(1) for your
return." On Monday my Lady dines at Court and will visit
all her friends about it. "I staied at Court till 6 a clocke and
saw the Letters signed and sealed"; fearing my Lord Treasurer
might forget to send you a copy, I procured them and send
them enclosed. The letters themselves Sir R. Cecil carried to
his father... I hear Tiron is accepted, and Sir George Carew
shall be sent over to take his oath to my Lord Deputy small
trust committed in this or anything else; and the credit of all
things given to Sir John Norres. The post is come with a
very great packet of letters. To morrow I will go to Court
and deliver them all with my own hands. As to the conference
of counsel. My Lady is pleased at your sending of cordial things
for her. Honest Doctor Brown bid her in no case meddle with
the laudanum, because it was very dangerous. As for Capt.
Savage I visited him daily and never found him but well, though
on some occasions forced to keep in. He will be careful of your
business. Sir Ed. Uvedall means now to employ Sir J.
Fortescue about his accounts... As soon as my Lady is
brought to bed what you write of gossips shall be observed.
"I have delivered your blessing to all those your heavenly
sowles, who pray to God daily for you and your return. . . My
man is returnd from my Lord Treasorer, and Mr. Mainard
sends me word I must come to my Lord to-morrow morning
for the Letters.
""
Collins, i., 363, with slight omissions; from F. 51.
THOMAS LAKE to SIR ROBERT SYDNEY.
1595, November 22. Stepney. . . Rumours and opinions
on this side these four or five months past of foreign attempt
have made "some bethinking of our selves of wayes how to fynde
(1) Collins "least."
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money; whereuppon manie courses being propounded of sale
of landes, lones, benevolences and otherwyse, it was thought
the meetest to resort to the old and knowen way, that is by
subsidyes, which of consequence draweth speach of Parle-
ment, but is warme and cold as the whether bloweth from beyond
the seas ether towardes storme or calme.” There has been
some apprehension on an advertisement that there was a
resolution to send fifty or threescore sail after Sir Francis
Drake; we infer that the remnant is not of force to attempt
us. I never thought that whilst France and Spain are
engaged, there would be means in Spain to attempt open action
against us. I fear still the drawing them into a peace by the
Pope and princes of Italy, who would preserve France to be a
counterpoise to the other. Likewise that the first attempt to
disturb our security will be "to desbauch those cuntryes where
you are from us," which I apprehend more than many do who
ground themselves on the resolution of the States. I cannot
think the King of Spain conceived those plots which are in
hand without some party there that shall embrace his over-
tures; whereof you can judge better, being there upon the place.
Another doubt I have is that if France and Spain compound
they will run the course of France and rather rest on his warranty
than our aid.
We wait to hear what the French King's countenance will
be on the return of Lomeny, who went hence discontented
and speakes lewdly of us wherever he goes. The King has not
seen him yet, and the answers thence in the meanwhile to excuses
of our usage of Lomeny were sour and savouring of an alienate
mind. We have been seeking six weeks for some one to go to him
as promised; Sir H. Unton is named but stands on terms.
Arthur Gorge then had vogue one week, now it is Sir H. Unton
again, who is warned on his allegiance and let understand that
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princes will not be capitulated with by their servantes.”
Meanwhile time runs out and if the French king purposes to
accord with Spain, our ambassador and offers will come too late.
The tumultes of Ireland are uppon the point of appeasing,
the heids of the rebellion have made submissions and sent
them hither to abyde her Majesties pleasure. It seameth
strange to all men that it is so soddain and so absolutely don,
and to me that there is some cunning in it."
VII. 114. 2 pp. Holograph.
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ROWLAND WHYTE to SIR ROBERT SYDNEY.
1595, November 23. London. This day my Lord Treasurer
is very private, but Mr. Mainard delivered me the packet for
the States, and assures me that if they do not speedily furnish
your wants, he heard his Lordship say the Queen will do it.
I will deliver the other letters which I could not do on Sunday
because it was a great Court; but I found Lady Warwick,
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who is much beholden to you for according to this conference.
My Lord of Essex being at dinner, and many lords with
hym, cald me unto hym and sayd: By God, I cannot persuade
the Queen to give your master leave to returne, though I told
her that he was troubled with an ague which might be very
dangerous, and that it concern'd him for to settle his own
fortune to be here. She answered that she hard Flushing was
worse in the sommer then the wynter, and to give hym leave
now to come over were to seeke to live still from his charg.
That he replied, you did not desire to be here but for one month
or 6 weeks. To which she said, that the Cardinal was daily
expected, and that she wold not have you away at his first
comming, until it were seen what he purposed." All this my
Lady Warwick confirms, who was by, when my Lord of Essex
took as good a time as might be to move it. "Untill my Lord
Treasorer has given me an answer I will hope well, which cannot
be these 2 daies because of the pricking of sheriffes. I will
carefully follow Mr. Stanhopes and Grivels advice, as you
command me.
""
Collins, i. 364, with slight omissions; from F. 52.
ROWLAND WHYTE to SIR ROBERT SYDNEY.
1595, November 25. London.-I advertised you that my Lord
Treasurer told me the Queen was pleased to supply the wants
of powder in Flushing by delivering of money, because that
munition was very scarce here. . . Notwithstanding this he
now seeks to supply all your wants by sending letters to the
States General. On Thursday he delivered the minutes or
drafts of these letters to Sir R. Cecil to be put into French,
and as I am informed they chiefly contain these points (set out
at length) I thought good to advertise you of this with all speed
and to let you knowe, that I thincke these courses are con-
sulted upon by the father and the son only, the Lords not privy
unto them at all.”
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The Queen came to Whitehall yesternight, My Lady
to-morrow goes to Court to have your leave moved. God send
her better success than my Lady Borough, whose desire was
absolutely denied, and the Queen took it very ill that in such
a time he should desire to be from his government.
Collins, i, 365; from F. 53.
ROWLAND WHITE to SIR ROBERT SYDNEY.
1595, November 25. London.-" Yesterday my Lady was
at Court, where my Lord Admirall and all that tribe were
exceeding glad to see her." She desired my Lord Admiral
to promise your return back should be within 2 or 3 months.
After he had pitied her journey being so near that time, he
went up to the Queen and, busy as they were about pricking
the sheriffs, spoke to my Lord Treasurer, my Lord of Essex
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and my Lord Chamberlain, to join motion to the Queen for your
leave for so short a time. They all are willing and say they
will do it before the Queen moves back to Richmond on
Thursday. Lord Essex sent to excuse his not coming, and that
he hoped to bring her the first news of your leave to her house
in Brodstreet. "My Lady tooke with her Mrs. Mary, Mr.
William and Mrs. Katharine; my Lord Admirall sware if yt
had not bene so busy a tyme, his best cosen and her children
shuld have seen the Queen. When you wryte to my Lady
I beseech you take it very kindly she took the paines to goe
about your leave, for at her return she was weary in deed. She
was at Baynards castell with my Lord of Pembroke. My Lord
Treasurer was at Court about the sheriffes, els wold she have
seen hym. . . . My Lord Admiral did very much joy in the
children and told Mrs. Mary she was already a fitt mayd for
the Queen."
Collins, i. 366; with slight omissions; from F. 54.
ROWLAND WHYTE to SIR ROBERT SYDNEY.
1595, November 29. London. Saturday noon. Your letter
to my Lord Treasurer, that came by the post of 19 November,
I sent to him by Mr. Mainard.
It was so ill written
that my Lord could not read it; so Mr. Mainard was fain to
help him. You thank my Lord Treasurer for having moved
the Queen to yield to supply the wants of powder in Flushing,
as I certified he had informed, though he now denies it.
I put
Mr. Mainard in mind how I cast up a proportion of powder.
He shrugged his shoulder and sayd my Lord forgets it. My Lord
tells me it is true he moved the Queen, but she was not willing
till the States intent were first known, who by their contract
were to do it. Let me never be believed, if at that time he
used any such speech unto me. Lord Essex I know will not
forget he told me the Queen was pleased that 500l. should be
delivered for that supply. I did not think it wisdom to contend
with such a mighty lord, . . but said: there is no powder
in the town, and what shall we do while the States be resolving.
He made answer he would acquaint her Majesty once more ;
she was content if it might be defalked out of the soldiers
weekly lendings; that is impossible, quoth I, for they do most
hardly live upon it. Well, said he, for the wants of the Queen's
ordonnance I will write a warrant to Sir George Carew.
I besought him to speak unto her Majesty for your leave.
So I departed from him and he went up to the Queen, but did
no good in this; but only dealt for the answer of your last
packet of importance unto him, and the enclosed is the answer.
When I delivered Mr. Roger Manners your letter, he went to
his window and from one corner to the other for more light; at
last he said he would not take 100l. to read this letter.
I was
fain to read it for him and he was glad to hear such praise of
Lord Rutland,
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I acquainted Mr. Grivell with your reasons for desiring to
return, and the course taken. He liked the course but was
afraid my Lord Borough and you both jumping at one time for
leave might hinder each other. He will not fail to do all offices
to further it. Mr. Stanhope assured me he would take a fit
time with the Queen and put my Lord Treasurer in mind of it.
Lord Essex and Lady Warwick both assure
me my Lord
Treasurer must do it. Mr. Mainard said he knew his Lord
loved you, and wished you to bear with his age and business :
if you had not as soon as you expected resolutions concerning
your government, upon the answer of the States you shall
speedily receive contentment.
Reporting as to the conference between Sidney's and Lady
Warwick's counsel, and as to Beecher's proceedings with the
Account. Captain Savage promises to move about your
cheques. My Lord Treasurer and Sir Robert Cecill have
promised Sir Ed. Uvedall not to hinder his suit to the Queen
for his accounts. Sir Edmund will take a chamber at Court,
deliver up his petition to the Lords and by their favour obtain
it of the Queen.
"I have sought amongest many papers your brother's
advise of Travell unto you, but yet cannot fynd it, and I am
not sure I have yt." I sent by Will of the scullery the hanging
Lord Rich saw, and marvel what is become of Will. By this
post I send the perfumed skins for the young prince. I cannot
match them in all this town of that price; they cost 61.
Mr. Henry Sydney is busy about this assurance for the pur-
chase he makes; he continues his purpose towards you; but
has not settled his estate, or signed any will or conveyance.
I have assured him you will be thankful for his good offices.
Alderman Catcher's friend has finished his business at
Amsterdam; he thanks you for your willingness to pleasure
him.
M
The Queen went yesterday to Richmond. Lady Hertford
was at Whitehall very meanly attired. "I hard the Queen
should say that her husbands liffe nor living shold be called
question."
The Master of the Rolls was sent to examine Lady
Shrewsbury, who answers discreetly the articles objected against
her. "My Lord Shrosbury and my lady live here hard by us."
P.S.-Lord Pembroke is gone out of town, the matters
between him and Lord Essex about Norwood Park not ended. .
What will grow of this between them I know not.
Collins, i. 367-70, with slight omissions; from F. 55.
ROWLAND WHYTE to SIR ROBERT SYDNEY.
1595, November 29. London. Saturday night.-This day
my Lady has kept her bed and now it appears to be the measles;
The mid-
she is not sick with them, but as the children were.
wife is in the house. I know not what to say for gossips, for
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sure I am these great ones you name will be unwilling to come.
I was going to Court to-day, but am commanded by my Lady
to attend here. My Lord Treasurer is in town and until he is
at Court I do not know to what great purpose I should be there.
P.S. (endorsed) "Mr. Markham hath letters to the States
and from my Ld. Treasorer and Essex to you."
Collins, i. 370; from F. 56.
ROWLAND WHYTE to SIR ROBERT SYDNEY.
1595, Nov. 30. London.-I sent yesterday a great packet
of letters and the perfumed skins for the young prince. My
lady more than ever sorrows that she went not over with your
lordship. "The measels doe come forth upon her, as I wryt
yesternight unto you; the lord of heaven strengthen her, she
still wishing you here, for few will now come at her.'
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p. Headed in error: 30 Nov., 1590, and so
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ROWLAND WHYTE to SIR ROBERT SYDNEY.
1595, December 1. London. "This Monday 8 a clock."-
Reports despatch of letters of 22nd Nov., 23rd Nov., and 29th
Nov. Yesternight my lady took no rest, being full of the
measles; doctor Brown is here twice a day; Jacob was here
himself to see her. To-morrow they hope all the worst will be
past. As soon as my Lord Treasurer goes to Court, which will
be within three days, I will attend him about some resolution
for your leave.
“This morning I will goe buy the best eringes I can fynd in
London for Monsieur St. Aldegonde, and sett in hand all these
parfumed gloves you wryte for, which shalbe hastened unto you.
And will seeke over all Cheapside for shag and taffeta answerable
to this pattern you send me. I have delivered Sir George
Carew, Liftenant of the ordonnance, my Lord Treasorers letter
for the wants of thartillery, and I will sollicit hym to make a
speedy and a favorable certificate; this came of my Lord
Treasorers own good nature when he chyd me for mistaking
hym about the Queens pleasure for powder; but God will
witness the wrong he did me in that. That shalbe a warning
for me never to be overhasty to advertise your Lordship of his
speaches, till I fynd hym to second his first determinacion.”
IV. 91. 2 pp.
ROWLAND WHYTE to SIR ROBERT SYDNEY.
1595, Dec. 2. My Lady was safely brought to bed yester
night, at 9 a clocke, of a goodly sonne, being Monday the 1st of
December, 1595; and now I will tell you the circumstances."
he is a "goodly fatt boy but as full of the measels in the face
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as can be. They gave it some of the nurses milke and safron,
which he suckt out of a spoone, and they keepe yt very warme ;
he suckes as well as any child doth and cries as strongly.'
Dr. Brown lay here all last night and is the most careful man
of his profession.
Collins, i. 370; from F. 57.
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SIR EDMOND UVEDALL to SIR ROBERT SYDNEY.
1595, Dec. 2. Fleet Street.-Congratulating him on the birth
of his son.
"Sir Mihil Blont is pot out of his offis and imprissoned and
Sir Drow Drowrie is sworen leftenant of the towre. Her
Majestie is well . . and hath bene ever sines my coming over."
IV. 92. 1 p.
ROWLAND WHYTE to SIR ROBERT SYDNEY.
1595, December 5. London. . . Lady Rich agrees to be
godmother. When I told her that my Lady and the child
had measles, she replied that after 8 days there was no danger
and it should be no occasion to keep her from doing Sir Robert
Sydney and his lady a greater kindness. I besought her to
take a longer time to think on the danger, which she did till
the afternoon; and then coming to her to Essex House, she
told me she was resolved. Thence I went to Holborn and found
my Lord Monjoy at his house, and desired him to christen your
son, which he promised to do. My Lady cannot think of
another Godfather but desires his name should be Robert.
Sir Michael Blunt is put out of his place: in discourse with
Mr. Nevell alias Latimer and Capt. Wainman they began to
talk of the dangers of the time, from that to argue of the Towre()
and how it might be made defensible, what a brave command
it was in a change; 'tis reported the Lieutenant delivered his
mind how he and his friends would keep that place till he saw
reason to yield it. But when they had waded so far, Masters,
sayd he, these matters are perillous and theirfore I will have
nothing to doe with it. But Latimer and Wainman found
meanes to discover it first to the Queen, wherupon the Lieutenant
was examined by the Lords, and is now committed to the
Towre." Sir Drue Drury was sworn in his place. Sir Henry
Bagnoll is come to London, and finds so few friends that he
lies sick at his lodgings. Sir George Carey takes it unkindly
that Lord Pembroke broke off the match between Lord Herbert
and his daughter. . . My Lady not being well has kept me from
Court these 7 days, but I had business enough in town about
supplies now granted from the Tower for the Queen's ordnance
in Flushing.
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Collins i. 371-3, with slight omissions; from F. 58.
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ROWLAND WHITE to SIR ROBERT SYDNEY.
1595, December 5. London.-Reporting that he had
delivered the Lord Treasurer's letter to Sir G. Carew as to
parcels necessary for the Queen's demi-cannon, and had ob-
tained a warrant. As for pikes, powder, &c., which are the
principal wants of Flushing I can have no answer, only that
the States must first answer her Majesty's letter.
"As for
shott for culvering, faulcon,(¹) saker, minion, the States are to
doe yt. As for vittaile your Lordship must nourish liffe in it
by your letters, els will yt die." Risley would have returned
next day, but the captain of the ship would needs stay for Mons.
Charon's letters.
Collins, i. 373, with slight omission; from F. 59.
ROWLAND WHYTE to SIR ROBERT SYDNEY.
1595, December 5. In my letter of the 2 of December
I assured your lordship that their was no cawse here, such foolish
brutes shuld rise of our Soveraign Queen, who God be thancked
is in very good health, and did at her being in this town pub-
liquely shew herself often to the people, who infinitely reioised
in her Majesties presence. She is now at Richmond and purposes
to keap her Christmas their. My lady hath taken good rest
yesternight, and this goodly boy is quite rid of the measels,
sleepes, suckes, and cries well, and God willing he shall live
many yeares to your compfort.
Your gloves are in
hand and shall be despatched.'
IV. 93.
p.
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ROWLAND WHYTE to SIR ROBERT SYDNEY.
1595, December 7. Court. By Risley who deputed yester-
night I writ of all I could learn. Lord Essex tells me the
Queen would have had the page sent with your letters come to
her presence, but being commanded by my lady not to stay,
he missed that happiness. There is some backwardness in Sir
H. Umpton's going into France, the cause muttered to be
Villeroy's employment from that King to the King of Spain.
Sir Henry Bagnall is at Court and answers stoutly to what is
said unto him. Wood yesterday, in Cheapside on a pillory, had
an ear cut off and three letters burned in his forehead. He
made an oration, declaring his confession was voluntary ; in
his examination he charges Lady Shrewsbury very deeply with
the matter, but her honour denies it.
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The warrant for the provisions set down by the Master
Gunner is by the Lord Treasurer's order drawn for the Queen
to sign. I can have no answer what the Queen will do for
powder while the States be resolving, nor what her pleasure is
faulcon."
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for pikes, &c. My Lord Treasurer will be here on Tuesday or
Wednesday, when I will sollicit your leave; the time is fit for
it. I hear the Queen was very angry when Lord Essex moved
it for you. All speech of Parliament is quite dead.
Collins, i. 373, with slight omission; from F. 60.
ROWLAND WHYTE to SIR ROBERT SYDNEY.
1595, December 8. London.-Your letters to my lady by
Tom were exceeding welcome. The unkindness between 1000
[Earl of Essex] and 2000 [Earl of Pembroke] continues; but
the Queen takes the matter in hand and favours the Western
knight. She is angry with 1000 for taking so violent a course,
and tells 2000 he shall go without the thing in question. But he
[Pembroke] is gone away, being at his departure graciously
used. Here are many storms like to fall on him, by com-
plaints on his proceedings in his government, and he has here
no friend.
Beecher has written to you his opinion
touching the victuals, which is not to touch it without an
imprest. Your wants of the artillery shall be supplied. As
for your leave I was commanded to signify to you, that the
Queen talking of Low Country matters with my Lord Admiral,
told him what reports were given out of her, and that you had
carefully sent over a page to bring you assured word how she
did. He took this opportunity to move about your return.
and humbly desired her to licence your return but for six weeks.
"Those six weekes you speake of wold be 6 moneths, said the
Queen, and I will not have him away when the Cardinall comes
there.' Lady Warwick and Mr. Stanhope both assured her
that you would return immediately if her service required it.
"But for all this she wold neither grant it nor denie it. And
indeed no resolution wilbe had till my Lord Treasorers being
at Court, who is at Strand, and by the Queens own command-
ment (lest he shuld take cold) to stay there till a milder weather."
The Lords came to him and sat in council this afternoon about
French business, which troubles them much, "for seeing that
Lomeney cold bring away no resolution of his negotiacion the
King answers that, as a prince carefull of his subjects, he must
by some meanes or other looke unto their safety.
Yt is
advertised that the Duke of Mercury will submitt himself and
treat with the King, conditionally that the Spaniards be in-
cluded, els not. And I heare that the Duke d'Espernon having
of late lost by revolt three townes in Provence is now content
to accept of th'offers the King heretofore made unto hym.
That the Cardinals stay is not wholy for the christning in
Savoy, but to nourish those factions and broiles at Marseilles
and Provence; to give orders for the levying of new troopes,
and the furnishing of all things necessary for the war, if the
States refuse the Peace he brings with hym."
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At our Court the Queen is well and the fair ladies do daily
trip the measures in the Council Chamber. Sir H. Umpton is
upon his despatch but most unwilling to go this journey. Sir
Roger Williams has been sick of a burning ague, but is a very
little better.
Collins, i. 274, with slight omissions; from F. 61.
SIR ROBERT SYDNEY to LADY SYDNEY.
1595, December 9. Flushing.—“ I have received the joyfull
news of your safe delivery, and that you and the little boy are
both well recovered. . . I never heard that you had the
measels til I heard you were safely brought to bed and wel
againe.' I must a little [censure](i) your venturing yourself
among our other children, being in the case you were in. I fear
I shall not bee in England for the christening. I desire your
other godfather should be my Lord Compton. "Sweet Barbara,
farewel and love stil your assured loving husband Sydney.'
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COUNT MAURICE of NASSAU to SIR ROBERT SYDNEY.
1595, December 11. I am advertised by the States of Zeland
that the enemy intends to besiege Ostend which is ill provided
of men.
I beg you to send 150 men from Flushing for a few
days only. Notwithstanding the frost I am also sending four
companies from these garrisons. I have represented the forti-
fications of Flushing seriously to the States.
Collins, i. 376; from F. 62-a copy only.
ROWLAND WHYTE to SIR ROBERT SYDNEY.
1595, December 13. At Court.-Her Majesty comes much
abroad. Upon Thursday she dined at Kow, my Lord Keeper's
house. Her entertainment for that meal was great and ex-
ceeding costly. . . Your leave stands as it did, not moved
since my Lord Treasurer's coming to Court. . . All answer me
that they are busy about Sir H. Umpton's dispatch into France ;
that ended, they hope to find the Queen at better leisure.
Mynn, my Lord Boroughes man, is departed with an absolute
denial for his leave.. The Lords sat this forenoon about Sir
H. Umpton's instructions; some further his going, some are
more cold. . . Sir R. Williams died of a surfitt in Baynard
Castle yesterday. He gave all he had to my Lord Essex; his
jewels are valued at 1000l. &c. He desired to be buried in
Powles. Lady Hertford is here, sues to have her husband at
liberty; the Queen sees her not, though she be in the Privy
Lodgings, but sends gracious messages that neither his life nor
fortune shall be touched. Lady Dacres is a suitor for her two
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sons' pardon. I hear Lady Shrewsbury will be called in question
for Wood's perjuries. "Their is great meanes made for Sir
Wal. Rawleighs comming to the Court; he lives about London
very gallant; his voiage goes forward, and my Lord Treasorer
venters with hym 500l. in money; Sir Robert Cecill venters
a new ship bravely furnisht, the very hull stands in 8001.'
I heard that 200 [Sir R. Cecil] should say in private that the
Long Slang, meaning 1000 [Essex], since d.d. [the Deputy]
going away, was never from 1500 [the Queen]. . "Thus 1000
very wisely in place where he well knew yt wold not be kept
secret, did use the most unkindest words that possibly cold be
of d.d. painting and want of wytt.”
As to the wants of Flushing ten days past I delivered to Sir
R. Cecil two warrants for the Queen to sign, one to Sir G. Carew
to provide for the great ordnance, which is signed, the other
to command him to send those parcels to Flushing, which is not
signed. "My Lord Treasorer, being yesterday in the after-
noone upon the Greenc, I stept unto hym and did beseach his
lordship to remember the want of municion and vittaile in
Flushing; his answer was short and bitter, that the Queen
wold not do yt." I then told him I had attended fourteen weeks,
and if that was her Majesty's resolute answer, I would certify
you, and leave troubling him any more. Nay, sayd he,
I will once more move the Queen and doe my best. And this
morning, as he was going to cownsell, I stood full in his way,
and he gave me a most kynd good morrow by name. I know
not what I shall doe or say unto hym. Here I may stay with
these daungerous delaies a world of tyme, put your lordship to
great charge and for anything I see shall doe your lordship
little service.'
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To-morrow Sir Ed. Uvedall delivers to the Lords his petition
for his old account, and makes no doubt to obtain it; but I
believe the Queen herself will not grant it. I received your great
packet by Lieut. Morgan, and delivered Coronell Luard's letters.
to Mr. Smith in the presence of my Lord Essex. My Lord
Treasurer read your letter, but says nothing unto it. He is
determined to stay in Court till the holy days be past.
live here till I see what will become of your leave and
the wants of Flushing.
I will
solicit
Collins, i. 376, with considerable omissions; from F. 63.
GEORGE GILPIN to SIR ROBERT SYDNEY.
1595, December 13. The Hague. . . This thaw fell out fitly,
for the enemy prepared to pass the rivers into Holland, to oppose
which his Excellency's forces would have been slender. The
mutinied Italians coming again to Turnhow have rifled the
villages in those quarters, demanding three months' contribu-
tions, and threatening all with fire and flame if they perform
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it not. These men nothing like this, but how to amend it is
the difficulty, having favoured them thus long.. Monsr.
Buzenval has assured the States that his Master will make no
peace with the King of Spain without their knowledge.
Collins, i. 377; from F. 64.
THOMAS LAKE to SIR ROBERT SYDNEY.
1595, December 13. Richmond. Mr. White has acquainted
me with his proceedings for your leave and for the supplies.
Lest the success, being not as you perhaps expected, may
cause you to impute it to want of diligence, I thought it not
amiss "to assure you that he hath exceeded all rules of diligence,
so farre that he hath rather been troublesome with importunity,
and without it had never brought things so farre as they are.
We are dispatching Sir Henry Umpton to the French King
to divert him from a course with Spain which it seems he
is like to enter into. If he be indeed in hope of a Peace on
reasonable conditions, I do not see what we can offer that may
encourage him to continue the War. We hear still of the
preparations in Spain, which you should have better means to
get knowledge of than we. . . If you could bethink of any fit
person there that might make a journey into Spain for that
purpose, I think such an offer would be welcome.
If you
chance to light on any such conceipt, think by whom here
you will present it, for you are not ignorant of the jealousies ;
peradventure it were best to make it to the Queen.
Collins, i. 378; from F. 65; holograph.
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ROWLAND WHYTE to SIR ROBERT SYDNEY.
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1595, December 14. London. . . My lady and all your
children are in good health. Untill my lady Riches return
from Essex their can be no day appointed for the christning.
My lord Monjoy sent Mr. Will Points to see my lady and to tell
her he hath an ague, and therefore desired my lady the christn-
ing may be upon his good day, for he will not faile to be at
yt in person. She returned hym word that at my lady Riches
return his lordship shuld appoint the day hymself, and sent hym
many humble thanckes for so great a favor yt pleased hym
to doe to your lordship and to herself in your absence. As for
my lord Compton he hath bene out of town, but is now gon
to the Court, and I heare to take his leave to goe to keap his
Christmas in the cowntrey; so that I have lost my labor and
must goe againe to the Court after hym. My lady sends me
unto hym to desire his Lordship to christen your sonne, but if
yt be a thing he cannot conveniently doe, because of his going
to the cowntrey to save charges, I will not much urge yt upon
hym, only lett hym know the desire your Lordship hath he
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shuld be one : if he will not be, we might thinck upon some other
body. Mr. H. Sydney, as I wryt unto you, is gonne to the
countrey but I will send this your Lordships letter after hym.
Sir Walter Rawleigh was here yesterday in the afternoone,
and the liftenant of thordonnance to see my lady; and (as
she tels me) amongest other speaches he asked her if you did
not come over to be Vice-chamberlain, for 4 of the Lords named
you unto yt. Her answer was, that she very well knew you
never sought yt, nor wold not seeke yt, being very contrary
to the course of liffe you chiefly delyte in which was soldiors,
but that yt was a very fitt place for hym, and that she hoped he
shuld have yt having bene soe long a suter for yt, and having
so mighty frends to effect yt. To this he replied that he was a
banished man from Court, and had taken upon hym a new
fortune; that he wold er yt be long be at Flushing to deal
with the States to joine with hym in his intended voiage.
Sir Henry Berkley by 900 [Lord Burghley] and 500 [Lord
Cobham] favor hath gotten the Queen to take into her hands
the disposing of the controversies betwen hym and my Lord
of Essex for Norwood Parcke. Her Majestie within these 8
daies delivered a message unto Mr. Harbart, the Master of
Requests, to send to my lord of Pembroke, which was that she
wold have hym to deliver into my Lord of Essex hands, all
covenants, and former bargains betwen them for Norwood
Parck, that he shuld have his money back again, that Sir Henry
Barkley shuld not lose his right, but hold Norwood Parcke.
To this my Lord of Pembroke made answer by letter
which being very well considered upon by Massinger he found yt
wold be his Lords overthrow to have soc passionat a letter
delivered unto the Queen. Harbart refused to doc yt, my lady
Warwick denied to doc yt alsoe. Soe that Massinger is at his
witts end, but desiring of advise in a matter of such consequence.
He and Tracy went to 10(1) who was of Massingers mynd, that
yt wold doc his lordship very much harme, and theirfore wished
them to ryde to Wilton and persuade my lord to alter some
points of yt, and that course they have taken. 2000 [Earl of
Pembroke] hath very few frends or none left here, hymself so
careles of them when he hath them. 13(1) by his letters hath
desired leave to depart, and as I heare is provided of another
service, but he stormes much at yt. 13 semes to make cc.
[Lady Huntingdon] the only cawse of his disgraces, discontent-
ments and going away, and protested he was ever unto her
a most faithfull servant.
I doe send your lordship 4 paire of flaneld gloves, 6 paire of
plaine gloves: 2 paire of shagd gloves trim'd with gold and
silver lace, 2 paire of gloves lined thorough with vellet, their
was no shag to be found neare the pattern, and theirfore I
(1) There are no clues for 10 and 13.
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have ventured to send these, but they wilbe changed againe if
they serve not your turn; the prices I hope are reasonable,
Shepheard did them, for Shelley was out of the way.. . . I am
going to the Court to spcake with my lord Compton and in deed
resolved to stay there till I bring leave to some end.
As for the wants of Flushing, if within 8 dayes no order be
taken for them, I must then feare my Lord Treasorers delaies
are only to make you weary of your government, for how can
yt possibly be the Queen shuld so little care for a town of such
importance; and in this tyme of comon perill, you are wiser
than I am. Advise me I beseach you what you will have me
doc... I doe harken after the reports of a parlement, but
fynd them dead againe.
If your leave be not graunted, my lady bids me say that she
will turn over your money by exchange. Mr. Burnham is now
with my lady, and very well recovered, and word is brought
hither that Sir Tho. Morgan is very sicke at his howse by Putney.
Upon a soddaine I hear that Sir Roger Williams shalbe buried
at Sir Ph. Sidneys feete."
IV. 95. 4 pp.
ROWLAND WHYTE to SIR ROBERT SYDNEY.
1595, December 16. Court.-Word came yesterday that
lord Huntingdon was left sick in York. The Queen sent Lord
Essex unto him, to see things ordered in those parts till a trusty
President can be found, if God should call him away. By the
Queen's command this is kept from Lady Huntingdon.
Certain Aldermen of London are commanded to furnish
speedily 15 ships. And letters are sent to all ports to prepare
ships. My Lord Admiral is gone to Calais to see the navy
prepared; for there is a suspicion that Fuentes will attempt
something against Calais.
My Lord Admiral spake to my Lord Treasurer to move the
Queen for your return for one month, which he has promised
to do... It was told me Lord Boroughe's friends, finding your
leave like to be, stand again for his. Fearing it might hinder
yours I besought Lady Warwick and Mr. Stanhope to assure
Lord Boroughe's friends that you would not stay here longer
than Candlemas. I assured them Sir Edmond Uvedall would
leave all business and carry over your leave himself. His business
is like to have but cold success for all his great hopes.
The warrants are signed for the wants of the Queen's great
ordnance at Flushing. As for the powder, &c. here is little
good to be looked for; the States' letters are expected. . . Capt.
Savage has done nothing about your cheques. Neither has
Beecher done any good about your accounts.
Collins, i. 378, with slight omissions; from F. 65a.
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THOMAS BODLEY to SIR ROBERT SYDNEY.
1595, December 17. The Hague.-Forasmuch as you wrote
for her Majesty's letter to be addressed to me, and it has been
consigned to yourself, and because I am unacquainted with
those affairs, either touching the powder or the places to be
fortified, in my conceit it was intended they should be followed
by you; it were no grace in me to present a letter publicly
which is not sent to me; I will retain it here, that, if your leisure
serve, it may be presented by you in person; if not I should
wish you to write to the States for the furtherance of your
business; whereupon her Majesty's letter and yours shall be
presented to the President of the College, and an
solicited out of hand.
answer
Collins, i. 379; from F. 66.
ROWLAND WHYTE to SIR ROBERT SYDNEY.
1595, December 19. Friday morning. Whitehall.-Lord
Huntingdon is dead; the certainty of it on Sunday night was
brought to the Queen on Wednesday. . . The Bishop of
York, being with him, desired him to prepare himself to die
and to dispose of his estate; to which latter he said little, only
that it was a wild world, which he would not think upon. This
is kept from Lady Huntingdon ; but the Queen is come to White-
hall on such a sudden that it makes the world wonder, when it
is but to break it unto her herself. . By her Majesty's care
the way has been prepared, and the Queen this day will let her
know the truth. As soon as I could I went to Lady Warwick
and Mr. Stanhope, and told them it would grieve you not to
be here to comfort your aunt in this time. They allowed well
of my reasons, and Lady Warwick broke it to the Queen, who
said ;
She had rather then a 100l. you were here, for none so
fitt as your selfe to looke unto her." Whereupon she gave my
Lord Treasurer order to signify her pleasure to you; which he
did and gave me the enclosed for you writ by his own hand.
I had an hour's talk with him of the want of Flushing and your
living. You are much beholden to him for his good speeches
of you. Mr. Lake sent to me from Sir R. Cecil to know who you
would leave in your place; I sent word that you had in the
town "Capt. Browne, a gentleman you knew to be discrete,
valiant, well affected to religion, well languaged, and one that
was specially well acquainted with the humors of the Burgers
and mariners, and every way such a one as you wold be
answerable for." But if Sir Edmond Uvedall being here was
a hindrance to your leave, he was willing to return. Sir R.
Cecil said there was little reason to post Sir Edmond Uvedall
over, he having a suit in hand; and therefore he was glad you
had so sufficient a man. Mr. Lake has drawn your letter
the shortness of time was put in to satisfy Lord Borough's
friends, who storm at this... You are beholden to my Lord
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Admiral, Lady Warwick, Mr. Stanhope and Sir R. Cecil; they
look for thanks, and it is due unto them. The warrants are
sent to the Tower, and they tell me they will send over those
wants with as much speed as they can.
Mr. Arthur Gorge
makes suit for the Great Park of Windsor. Some name Lord
Worcester for the government of the North.
Collins, i. 380; from F. 67.
ROBERT BEALE to SIR ROBERT SYDNEY.
1595, December 21. London. Thanking him for his letter
of the 13th. Concerning the book I wrote for I was desirous
only by seeing what slanders the enemy have against this state,
to answer them better. Such labour is conceived, that any can
have sight of these books, that I can be contented to forbear.
I think the Spanish preparations be the principal cause, why
the demand of the money is not urged; but the States ought to
make better account of the benefits they have received hence.
The deaths of the Earl of Huntingdon, Doctor Whitaker, in
Cambridge, and Sir Roger Williams here: "all three worthie
men in ther callinges, and hardlie to be seconded agayne.
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pray God that he cum not to late to do good. Howbeyt it
is reported that the Duke of Mayne is cum in to the King,
and that there is good hope of the Duke of Mercure. But for
lack of countenance the cause of Religion goeth to wrack.
The Lord amend all.”
Collins, i. 396; from B. 9; letter signed, postscript autograph.
ROWLAND WHYTE to SIR ROBERT SYDNEY.
1595, December 20. London.-I sent you my Lord
Treasurer's letter signifying your return. To-morrow I shall
have the Queen's letter signed. . . The Queen goes back to
Richmond on Monday. . . Sir Hen. Umpton is despatched. .
the Queen has promised him the Treasurership of the Chamber
on his return. But if 900 [Lord Burghley] and Sir R. Cecil
who would that 40 [Sir J. Stanhope] had it, can hinder it, he
shall go without. The unkindness continues between 1000 [Lord
Essex] and 2000 [Lord Pembroke]; 2000 will not release the
bonds and covenants; 1500 [the Queen] is much offended and
says he shall... The City must furnish 16 ships and 4 pinnaces,
and arm 10,000 men, which they think too much I heard that
within these 20 days 30 merchants, esteemed wealthy, are
become bankrupt.
You have heard of Lord Huntingdon's death; now I will
write of your aunt's sorrows. "I am not able to deliver
unto you the passions she fell into and which yet she continues
in.. The Queen herself in a litter went to visit her about
4 o'clocke this evening. I will goe to-morrow morning and
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know what comfort she received by yt." . . I understand he
died a very poor Lord, extremely in debt, would make no will
and that my lady has nothing but her bare jointure. . Sir
Roger Williams is buried on Tuesday in Powles. Sir Tho.
Morgan continues very ill. . . My Lord Treasurer is ordering
a proportion for your spending powder in Flushing for the
auxiliary companies, and for a store for the safety of the town.
he still says the States must find the cautionary companies
powder... Your leave is but till Candlemas, you need therefore
make haste.
Collins, i. 381-3; from F. 68.
ROWLAND WHYTE to SIR ROBERT SYDNEY.
1595, December 22. 10 o'clock at night.-The Queen signed
your leave to-day at twelve o'clock, and I send you a true copy.
Now it is done let me tell you what checks were given to it
these two days. Lord Boroughe's friends gave out that he was
so sick that if her Majesty kept him there, he would die. I went
to my Lady Huntingdon and besought Mrs. Malby to let her
know what hindrance I found to your return. She sent a
gentleman to the Court with me about it, and my ladies Warwick
and Scrope told the Queen, and by that means your leave was
obtained.
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:
The Queen was with my Lady Huntingdon very privat
upon Saturday which much comforted her." She desires
your return, and is very ill "here is no body to looke to her
buisnes; if your Lordship were here yt is very like she wold
comyt the trust of all your hands. .. Her Majestie thought
to have gone to Richmond to-day; but, by reason of the fowle
weather, deffers it till to-morrow." News are here, that the
King has won La Fere; commissioners from the States shall
come to the Queen; 12 new ships, called the Twelve Apostles are
gone from Genoa to Spain; our fleet is making ready. To-
morrow Sir Roger Williams is buried, and I fear Sir Thomas
Morgan will die this night. The rich gentleman knighted at
Kew was Sir Hugh Portman. Sir Edmond Uvedall hopes he
may stay, as his fortune depends on his suit. I have made
known the wants of powder but see no haste to supply you.
Collins, i. 383; from B. 5.
ROWLAND WHYTE to SIR ROBERT SYDNEY.
1595, December 26. London. My Lady has your leave
safely in her cabinet, so you may boldly come over. You need
to make haste, it is not possible Lady Huntingdon should
continue long, so weak she is. Lord Boroughe's friends mightily
storm that he hath no leave. If my lady Huntingdon's desire
to see you had not moved the Queen, you had not come over
in haste. Lady Rich is come to town, but the christening is
put off till New Year's eve. She says it was at Lord Compton's
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desire. "But I doe rather thincke yt to be a tetter that sodainly
broke out in her fayre whyte face... that keapes your son
from being christened.'
Sir Roger Williams is buried and Sir Thomas Morgan dead.
Collins, i. 385, omitting the opening sentences: from B. 6
""
ROWLAND WHYTE to SIR ROBERT SYDNEY.
1595, December 27. London.-Again urging his speedy
coming. "I was at Court this morning, where nothing is so
much thought upon as dancing and playing. Some were there,
hoping for preferment, as my Lord North and Sir Henry Leigh.
They play at cards with the Queen, and yt is like to be all the
honor that will fall unto them this yeare. The Lord Treasurer
is ill of a cold. Sir E. Uvedall is at Court, but does no good in
business. The bishop of York is made lord President of the
North.. "The Queen went this day to the Chappell, very
princelike, and in very good health.”
""
Collins, i. 385; from B. 7.
ROWLAND WHITE to SIR ROBERT SYDNEY.
1595[-6], January 3. London,-" at night by post." Though
I hope you are away with this fair wind, I venture sending this.
Lady Huntingdon continues ill, you are much wished here to
comfort her. Your son was christened on New Year's Eve,
by my Lord Monjoy, Lord Compton and Lady Rich. They
named him Robert, and gave three very fair standing bowls
all of one fashion, that may be worth 20l. a piece. Here was
many gentlewomen and gentlemen. "All thinges were SO
provided, as they had no cause to fear the measels."
Lord Borough has a grant to come over. The Lord Treasurer
is gone this day to Court. I mean to go to-morrow. A bruit
is here that the King of Scots of late declared himself successor
here. The carriages for the great ordnance are not ready;
the officers of the Tower put the fault in the carpenter.
Collins, i. 386: from B. 8.
GEORGE GILPIN to SIR ROBERT SYDNEY.
1595[-6], January 12. The Hague. All remains as at your
being here. Somewhat his Excellency is about, but what none
shall know, till it speed. Sir Francis Vere is also not idle. On
the return of those of Holland from Ziricksea, (1) there will be a
meeting here of those of this province. You shall have adver-
tisement, so I know how to direct my letters to you in London.
At your coming to Court I beseech I may be remembered for
some increase of my entertainment. Here are new alarms
from Ostend.
Collins, i. 387; from B. 11.
(1) Collins, ‘Zurick sea,'
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WILLIAM BROWNE to SIR ROBERT SYDNEY.
1596(¹), January 21. Flushing. I wrote to you of late but
all the ships, unless one that your steward went in, turned
back; we hope the best but hear nothing. Our men that went
on hazard missed their purpose, and only light on a boat
fraught with wine and beer; they killed most of the enemy;
the skipper, whom they took prisoner, escaped as they returned;
he told them that the forts thereabouts began to mutiny,
because Count Fuentes took the money intended for their
contentment to pay his own men. It is bruited at Middleborgh
that Count Fuentes had an enterprise to surprise Caleys. Joyce
de Moore had letters from Colen that Marseilles was given to
the Spaniards, but that is contraried by letters from Antwerp
to Vanderbrock, which say that the Cardinal's enterprise there
failed. Malliard is yet prisoner at Ostend in his house; the
Governor has only suspicion against him. Rolls is not returned,
so that we have no powder. I have sent you letters from Sir F.
Vere and Mr. Gilpin; the latter desires support in obtaining
a better allowance.
D
I have sent you a Scotsman, whose information you may
perceive by the enclosed. The Sergeant Major will see him
safe with you or in your absence with my Lord Treasurer, to
whom I have sent a copy of his confessions; the copy of that
letter I send you enclosed. "I have desyred the Serjeant
Major, yf you be in London, to give you my letter to my
Lord Treasurer; you being present, itt shall not need to be
delivered." He came to me on Monday last, and told me he
had informed the States of the passage of two Jesuits into
Holland, and of corn to be conveyed to the enemy, and adver-
tised them of all things that touched our estate and that he
would go to Flushing to advertise the governor. "They
answered, that the Governor was in England; he sayd, that
he wold tell the Lieftenant Governor; but they sayd that he
was lykwise in England. In fine they persuaded him to go
to the float, and stay there 14 or 15 dayes, till further direction
from them. . . and gave him letters to the same purpose. But
he passing by Flushing remembered himself better, and addressed
himself to me. Upon thinking what was best to be done, I
kept him close till this passage was ready; as soon as he is
departed I will frame some good excuse and send back the States
letters... The mutinied Italians are satisfied, as Monsr.
Bucenval wrote to Mr. De Tuillerye, who departed yesterday.
""
(1) It is clear that Browne in dating this letter followed the custom of the Nether-
lands by which the year began on 1 January. Sir Robert Sydney was at Flushing
on 21 Jan. 1596-7. (Salisbury MSS. vii. 31). He went to England early in Jan.
1595-6. Gilpin's letter of 12 Jan. 1595 appears to be the one which Browne
enclosed with this letter.
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(Enclosure.)
"An advertisement taken by me William Browne, of one
William Kyth, a Scottsman, who having bene of the number
of them that killed one Capt. Longeback, that used to do many
spoyles uppon the Rivers, fearing to lose his life made a scape,
and came over as himself can at large informe. Taken the
19th Jan. 1596."
One Robert Smith a northern man, now a soldier in a com-
pany of Almaignes, and one Thomas Robinson, a Yorkshire
man, counselled him to fly and revealed these matters. There
was a fleet ready in Spain, part for Ireland and part for the
Low Countries. One Thomas Dillon had undertaken to fire
Flushing. The provincial of the English Jesuits whose name
was Hardesty, and four Jesuits-Clark, Robson, Stoner and
Rigman-made account to be in England on 15 Nov. (N.S.)
in White Friars. The Provincial had promised Count Fuentes
the death of her Majesty. Three priests called Singleton,
Haselop and Greene arrived in England before Christmas:
they landed at "Stockton at Eyes" between Scarborough
and Newcastle. At Michaelmas five went to England-Jackson,
Balman, and three others. He was to enquire for one Clark or
Snowden a priest, that keeps in Hampshire, at Gryffiths house
in Whitefriars. Thomas Whyte, of Cork, had promised Sir
William Standley the death of my Lord Treasurer. . . There are
Jesuits in England untaken 65; priests 315 as they vaunt.
One Terryll is a dealer for the king of Spain and the Jesuits
in England, and has passed many children out of England.
Smith willed him to tell that Thomas Bead, who is employed
by Sir R. Cecil, is prisoner at Milan.
Collins, ii. 11-14; omitting the first part of the letter; from
E. 105.
"A Copy of my LETTER to MY LORD TREASURER."
1596, January 21. Flushing. Having chanced on advertise-
ments by a Scotsman which concern our sovereign's safety and
our country's good I knew it my duty to make it known unto
your honour. Neither thought it sufficient to write what I
heard unless I sent the author of the report. I had left the
matter to our Governor, if I could have been assured he would
not be absent at the arrival of the advertiser. . .
"Having
sent your Honor herin inclosed his whole confession sygned
with my hand and avowed by him in the presence of our Serjeant
Major, Captain Goring, who hath taken charge to see him safely
brought unto you.”
To Sydney: "This letter yf eyther your Lordship think that
my Lord Treasurer wold expect itt or that itt may any way
grace myself I referre to your Honors great love towards me
accordingly eyther to retayne itt or els suffer itt to be delivered."
IV. 98. p.
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WILLIAM BROWNE to SIR ROBERT SYDNEY,
1596(¹), January 24. Flushing.--An Italian, Joan Pinto
Tonsi is embarked for England. I know nothing by him, only
because he is a stranger and come so lately from thence I write
in a case you find it convenient to take knowledge of him.
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We have news that the Cardinal wilbe at Brussels the 7 of
February for certain. The States have wrytten to me for
Devill and Lanche, two of the hazarders to answer to accusations
layd against them. I have made them answer that I will lay
them heare in prison, and yf itt please them to send there
accusations hether and any deputy from them, that we will
assemble together and that they shall have satisfaction as the
cause shall requyre; butt that to send our souldiers thether
to be justised by them, that I wold not derogate from your
authority. As yett I have no answer from them. I have com-
mitted them both. . . Flushing this 24th of January, 1596."
IV. 96. 1 p.
WILLIAM BROWNE to SIR ROBERT SYDNEY.
CC
1596, April 2. Flushing.-In yours of 25 March you promised
the speedy sending of Sir Edmond Uvedall. The wind is good
but I hear nothing of him. Captain Inge says he sent for a
man of war to meet him at Gravesend; if he stay for that he
may be some time, by reason that all their ships are employed
before Calais. They sent thither yesterday provision of powder
that was laid in here; because the matter required haste, and
Mr. Bodley accompanied the States desire with his letter, I let
them have ten thousand and odd weight. Herin I think I
have not done amysse, especially seing the keeping of that town
doth somwhat touch the good of her Majesties land. They
have also sent some Canoniers; they desyred some of me, I
graunted them 6, butt they are not yett gone. I think this day
or to-morrow they will send 200 men thether, they caused Mr.
Bodeley to deal with me to lett them have 200. I made that
answer that I thoght most fitt: first that I was to furnish Sir
Francis Vere by the Queenes letter with 500: .. that I had no
instruction to send any men out of the land. . that I wanted
commaunders to send with them, that I attended Sir Ed.
Uvedall every day;
in the end I told him that the wynd
was now contrary, and that we cold not in 3 or 4 dayes gett
thether, and that her Majestie was alredy advertised of there
distress, and that if it were her pleasure to succor them she
myght speedily send men out of England, and yf she were not
determined to lend them any succor that then itt wold be taken
deservingly ill that I shold dare to send any without her
absolute commaund; my reasons were taken for good payment
and he and they both rested satisfyed; he came purposely to
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Flushing to move me to itt, and if I without difficulty wold
have bene brought to itt he thoght itt convenient.
He stayes
hear at Midd[elburg] expecting answer of the approoving of
his negotiations that he may accordingly proceed. He tells
me that he hath wrought that, that he thinkes few butt himself
could have done: to be short, he speakes very bountifully of
his owne indevors and what a good pass he hath brought
matters unto, althogh Mr. Gylpin, with whom I have had
sum conference, thinkes that her Majestie will not so throghly
lyke of itt; butt this I wryte to your lordship and I desyre that
your lordship blott itt out when you have redd itt, but assure
your lordship in my mynd he is too great a States man, I meane
harkens too much to there reasons: one thinge I have learned
of him, which I think Mr. Gylpin hath 14 dayes since wrytten
to your honor, that is, he sayth that som of the States Generall
themselves doo advyse her Majestie to keepe a strong garrison
in Flushing; for, say they, if there shold at any tyme fall
out disagreeing with the burghers or shippers and them and
that they shold be putt out of the towne, all the meanes the
States cold make cold not gett Flushing again into her Majesties
hands; herof your Lordship, if yow know itt not alredy, may
if yow please advertise her Majestie, and I dout not obteyne a
supplye. We are hear of opinion that this enterprise of the
enemy against Calles will hinder the intended journey. The
Governors wyfe Madame Vidosant and divers other gentle-
wemen with many poore wemen arrived hear on Tuesday at
nyght, I lett her with som 8 gentlewomen in by the boame the
same nyght; the next morning cam Mounsieur Sally, the
States Agent, who told us the whole discourse,
he sayth
that they have need of som men, canoniers and powder; vittails
they have good store. He stayd heare butt one day and went
up to the Hage to his Excellency and the States Generall.
His Excellency is dayly looked for at Midd[elburg]; his furrier
came thether yesterday. Mr. Benell came lykwyse yesterday
out of Holland, who saith that Sir Francis Vere wilbe hear on
Munday or Tuesday next. I offered Mad. Vidosant your lord-
ships old lodging to accommodate herself in, butt she is passed
to Middleb[urg]. For the treaty with Bruges I have again delt
with Valck, and shewed him your letters concerning itt; butt
have only protested not to agree unto itt, having nott as yett
trobled any that passe this waye with passport thether, neyther
touched any of there marchandise that passeth so freely, till
I heare your full resolution which I expect you will send over
by Sir Ed: Uvedall, who I know lingers what he may, that I
might be at more charges then I am able and he at more liberty
then his place affoords him. I have hard by some that you
have promised Captain Inge eyther his owne office wholly to
himselfe or the Serjeant Majors place, I hope thoghe I say no
more, yett that your Lordship will not utterly forgett mee.
But to the matter of Bruges I am thinking and devysing which
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I
way, if the Queen lyke of itt, you may make profitt of itt
fynd as yett no way butt this, that you stand uppon itt still
yf itt concernes the safety of Vlushing, and by my Lord of
Essex meanes cause the examining of the consequence of this
matter to be referred to you to be disputed of with there Agent,
with whom I dout not but you may so handle the matter as
that for your frendship therein to the Queene a continuall
consideration may be affoorded. Our fortification is absolute
discontinewed, for the reasons that I wrote unto you in other
of my letters powder otherwyse then for the number of the
contract is absolutely denyed.'
They say that the States General must again be dealt with
in it. Without the Queen's letters nothing will be effected,
and we begin again to want powder. The letters of the prisoner.
at Middelburg cannot be found; they have appointed that after
examination he shall be delivered to me; when I have him, I
will do that diligence in sending him that will be for her Majesty's
service. "It is thoght his Excellency will stay some tyme
hereabouts and that he hath som enterpryse in hand." I long
to receive your answer about Cornwallis, and the gentlewoman
and her maid that I have stayed here.
IV. 101. 4 pp.
WILLIAM BROWNE to SIR ROBERT SYDNEY.
1596, April 3.-I examined the prisoner(¹) again and finding
him contrary made show to give him the torture; he confessed
he was indeed a Catholic and averred that which before he
had confessed to the States. This I have written to my lord
Treasurer.
IV. 114. p.
WILLIAM BROWNE to SIR ROBERT SYDNEY.
1596, April 3. Flushing.-"Becaus I had no leisure to
wryte out a faire coppy of my letter to my Lord Treasorer
I have sent you the first interlined, by which you may perceive
the delivering over the prisoner into my hands, with the
originall of his last examinations touching the pacquett of
letters, wherin are many abusings: he hath wrytten a long
discourse of his forepassed lyfe under his owne hand; which I
wrote to my Lord Treasorer as you may perceive that I had
sent him; butt becaus that I had no leisure to take out a coppy
and that I was desyrous you shold see itt, thoghe itt be nothing
worth, therfore I have enclosed itt in this of yours, desyring
you to excuse me to his Lordship, craving pardon of forgetfulnes
in nott putting itt in his honors pacquett; for I had rather he
shold condemne me of forgetfullnes, then your honor that I
shold not make you privy to every matter that passeth with the
(1) Probably John Persey, a Jesuit. See Salisbury MSS., vi. 311,
211
first; and therefore I have lykewyse sent you the coppyes of
his last examination uppon his being tortured. Conte Maurice
is come to Middelburg, as I wrytt to you yesterday; itt is
thoght itt is to enterpryse somwhat in these parts. My Lord
I wrytt so much of the contract of Bruges to my Lord Treasorer,
becaus you myght have the better occasion to deale in itt to
your best profitt and judgment."
IV. 115.
p.
WILLIAM BROWNE to SIR ROBERT SYDNEY.
[1596](¹) I have been long silent hoping to hear of your
means to do me good. I will not trouble to remind you of
your promises that whatever fell in your gift should be offered
ine, and that on your going into England you would inform
the Queen of the necessity of the presence of a chief commander
in Ramekins, and by that means put my company into the
Castle. Though Sir Thomas Baskervile has been long absent,
I find not that you stir anything to place me there. The place
is most needful to be supplied. What else you can do for me
I see not. Sir Ed. Uvedall means not to quit; whether Mr.
Burnham sells his place or it becomes void by death I imagine
your servant Mr. Whyte will carry it.(2) I desire your favour
to search fortune elsewhere and that if any company be with-
drawn out of Flushing it may be mine. "I protest in grief
that were itt butt Aesops masters staff itt cold not beat mee
from the delyght I have to follow you, but I am driven from
itt by bytter stroakes of unkynd forgetfullnes."
“To the ryght hon. Syr Robart Sydney . . at the Court.”
III. 32. 11 pp.
WILLIAM BROWNE to SIR ROBERT SYDNEY.
[1596].-I continue my humble request for the withdrawing
of my company through inability to support my former estate,
and therefore seek a more retired life elsewhere.
"As for my
passions you imagin mee subject unto, I protest I have never
been more passionate in anything then in the continuance of
my honest and zealous following of your Lordship as thirsting
rather after meane advauncement from one I rejoysed to be
bound unto then highly to be prysed by others." I can
show your own hand, where you write that you will find
means for my expences, but I will not from your own means
expect or receive anything as recompence, or trouble you to be
a suitor for me. Since your meaning in leaving me to command
was only to grace me, I cannot but be thankfull for it, although
(1) This and the next letter probably belong to the summer of 1596. Sydney
was in England from January to August; and Browne was left in command at
Flushing from January to April, during the absence of Uvedale.
These letters,
however, were written during a visit to England; Browne had returned to Flushing
before August.
(2) See p. 175 above.
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I could at that instant have been more contented to attend
your honour unto England; for the time of my command I
swear I failed not in any one jot. Where you say that I once
went out of Flushing and made means to return, I only spoke
of it when you at my passing for England told me that you
would have my company (it was then at Barghen) there again, I
humbly thanked you. The last time when the companies
went into Brittany), it is true you stayed my company; whether
I was a suitor for it or fully resolved to go, you know best
whether I did well for my preferment, God knows, for the Council
at that instant graced me with their opinion that I was fittest
to command. "I desyre you to think that as I am an honest
man so notwithstanding I am a man and therfore subject to
grieve at my owne slow clyming.
""
P.S." I will to-morrow or on Sonday wayte uppon your
Lordship to receive your commandmentes towards Flushing."
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To the ryght honorable Sr. Robart Sydney . . at the Court.'
III. 30. 2 pp.
GEORGE GILPIN to SIR ROBERT SYDNEY.
1596, May 6. The Hague.- My last was of 22 April. Last
week were bruits that an Italian had shot at her Majesty and that
my Lord Admiral was in displeasure, till letters got over with no
word of such matter. How Mr. Bodley's proceeding is tasted
of there I hear nothing. These men long to know her Majesty's
pleasure; those of Holland, having been assembled, stayed in
hope of news, but now their assembly is broken up, having
deliberated on an order to assure traffic by sea and the fishing,
and to entertain a certain number of Wartghelders. An oppor-
tunity is offered to have done somewhat on the enemy in the
Twenthe(2), whence he has drawn so many companies as could be
spared, whereby the towns in the Zutphen and these quarters
live more secure. They here have drawn out part of the garrison,
to be transported where need shall require to oppose
the
enemy's attempts, who is now said to be before Ardres,
though those of Flanders sollicited Albertus to besiege Ostend.
Albertus has taken men out of Brabant and other frontiers and
is agreed with the Italian mutineers. Our horsemen having
ravaged the country about Namur were returning, when these
Italians raised the boors thinking to have cut them off; but
the guides of Breda and Bargines(3) were so good that they
escaped. We had here of late a gentleman from the Emperor
with letters purposing to send deputies in accordance with the
resolution of the last Diet at Regensburg; hereto they have
answered that they suppose it should be about peace with
Spain, which they hold not to stand with their security; so he
returned within 4 days after his arrival, and we hear nothing
The Prince of Orange sought a passport to travel in
(3) Collins, "Bargometooms,"
more.
(1) i.e., in 1594. (2) Collins, "Trench,"
213
enemy and neutral countries on private affairs; it is not
granted, for doubt that the Cardinal goes about to employ him.
Count Hohenlo urges for his arrears, and keeps in St. Martin's
dyke, scant well contented that he is no more used. The
Princess lies still here.
Collins, ii. 1; from E. 93.
SIR EDMOND UVEDALL to SIR ROBERT SYDNEY.
1596, May 17. Flushing.-As to a difficulty about the bills
indented for the delivery of powder, and asking for his inter-
vention. Desiring to have orders as to the delivery of powder
to the companies.
..
Ther is com to Medelborroo printed in Douch (bot not
common) a disscripsion of the cause whi her Majestie hath
sent her arme to see, the coppe of which as I had it in Doche
writen (for I kould get none of the printed) and as I have
caussed hit to be pot into Inglish, I have sent you herwith
inclosed, because when I was in England I hard nothing of hit,
nor sines from you nor any other by any letter; the pepel
here are much diskontentid at hit, and saith it is don of porpos
to hinder ther traffecke, and wil cause ther shipes and goodes
to be stayed in Spaine."
IV. 109. 1 p.
4
GEORGE GILPIN to SIR ROBERT SYDNEY.
1596, May 18. The Hague.-I would not omit so good an
occasion as the conveying of the enclosed from the Princess,
and the opportunity of the bearer, a brother of Mr. Bodley.
Here we hearken after French news, and what will become
of the voyage my lord of Essex is about. If Her Majesty's
pleasure were known upon Mr. Bodley's negotiations, the States
would presently appoint and send their deputies over. Yester-
day brought us certain news of the surrender of La Here, and
from Zeeland that they of Sluys had made fires of joy, and shot off
their great ordnance; which made a doubt that the Cardinal
hath got Ardres, "whoc yf he be let alone a whyle will winne
such reputation and credit that all those provinces will extol
him, and the French wil apprehend such a feare that no place.
wil holde out longe... Deputies are come from Cullyn about
the Countess of Moeurs, under which colour it is thought they
will sownd mens dispositions, and try to worke somwhat
abowt the peace or agreement the Emperour hath bin plodding."
Our horsemen of Bargines and Breda were abroad on venture,
and each lighted on the enemy making convoys and had the
better. They of Merniehsen got the rifling of a ship of war on
the Maas, took all that was worth, brought the Captain and
others prisoners, and fired the ship which set on a sand between
Vendlo and Grave. But the burgers of Deutecum were too
forward in following the enemy, that had laid an ambuscade.
VII. 147. 1½ pp.
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SIR EDMOND UVEDALL to SIR ROBERT SYDNEY.
1596, May 20. Flushing.-Reporting at length as to im-
provements that were being made in the fortifications. And
explaining as to measures for maintaining the strength of the
companies, and security of the town. The proper strength of
a company is 121. Underneath is a note of the guards delivered
me this day." My Lord Governors, 20. Capt. Savages, 17.
Capt. Browne, 18. Capt. Masterson, 18. Capt. Morreson, 18.
Sir Thomas Sherle, 17. Capt. Edm. Morgan, 18. Sir Coniers
Clifford, 23. Sir Mathew Morgan, 24. Capt. Berre, 19. Sir
Edm. Uvedall, 20.
Postscript." By French men that came this daye from
Depe it is reported that Aders [Ardres] is rendered; and that
ther marched out of hit 1500 abel sowdars, and left in the towne
twoo monthes viteles and good stor of mownission. By letters.
from Anwarpe, that ther are 2000 Spaneardes coming in
two the lowe countris to the Cardenaull.'
IV. 117. 3 pp.
•
SIR EDMOND UVEDALL to SIR ROBERT SYDNEY.
1596, May 22.-It is reported that my lord Willoughby hath
been sick and doubted that he is dead. The States have
ordered the boors of this Island to arm themselves .
"gretli
to ther commendaseones (I mene the States) and a shame, onder
your korrecsion, to this government that pessantes showld
be better provided of mounesscon then a garreson of war, and
that her magestes governor showld borro powder of the States
therfor I beseech. . that ther maye be powder sent
over.
""
IV. 102. 1 p.
""
GEORGE GILPIN to SIR ROBERT SYDNEY.
1596, June 21. The Hague. The deputies are warned to
make themselves ready. "The Chancellor Leoninus is one,
whoe (as is thought) will excuse himself by reason of his age:
Mons. Broderode is the other, whose ladies continual indispisicion
wil make him loath to be farre from home." Neither it is thought
will stand so stiffly but that they may be won. Loozen and
Valck will accept; whom they of Friesland and Utrecht will
appoint, as yet I know not. Of the enemy's alteration in
purpose, viz., that Ostend was left unbesieged and Holst
threatened, you will have understood; but the States' care to
provide both places hath been such that the Cardinal durst
not attempt any of them, lest the reputation got in the taking
of Calais and Ardres might be crazed. His forces to the
number of 14 or 15000 lie between Ghent and Antwerp, near to
the river, to cross into Brabant at his pleasure. It is suspected
he means to essay Breda. Count Hohenlo continues a while
at Gertrudenburg for the defence of the frontiers. His Ex-
cellency is busied about Holst and the safeguard of places nigh
Sp
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the rivers, whereby their passing might be annoyed. There
are reports that he will content the mutinous Italians so to
reinforce his camp. As to the late stir in Cleveland "it may
be the Cardinal wil prosequute yt to the desyred effecte and estab-
lish the Emperor in his pretenses thereupon." Then let Gelder-
land look to themselves. They in Groll, Oldenzeel and other
like in the Trenthe stand in terms of mutiny, such is their want
and poverty. Count Frederick, who lies in Linghen, would
likewise have a cast, which they of Friesland are afraid
of. "Monsieur Buzenvall in the behalfe of his master insisteth
for ayde but no auns were is given thereunto; for if the Cardinal
proceed . . . want of men would indaunger sondry places ere
sommer passe.
The 2000 Scots and Netherlanders that are
in France are sent for and by the next fair wind expected here.
IV. 103. 2 pp.
2
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GEORGE GILPIN to SIR ROBERT SYDNEY.
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1596, August 10. The Hague. Your enclosure was delivered
to the Princess, who has answered it. All the English com-
panies have lain this summer, and still continue, in divers
garrisons; as they are weak for want of due pay, Captain
Docwra is being sent over "for a supply to renforce the com-
panies, the graunt of which will much content these men, who
were in good hope her Majesty would have sent some ayde to
withstand the Cardinal." . . I wish your coming to us; yet
in my opinion. . . there are reasons which move to thinke that yt
were not amisse to stay there til the Earl of Essexe retorne;
for according to the successe of the fleete and hir majestyes
lykinge, there wilbe resolutions taken to supply the places of
such greate men as of late have chaunged this frayle lyff for a
better. Also the States Deputies being on the point of their
dispatch you should see how matters would be handled. . .
IV. 119. 1 pp.
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SIR EDMOND UVEDALL to SIR ROBERT SYDNEY.
1596, August 12. Flushing.-Holst is the enemy's, I send
herewith a copy of the composition. "The soldiars of your
garreson are com home, the Count Mores(¹) with his troupes is
at Exsould." Captain Haye was taken prisoner and it is said
was hanged since the composition. Commissary Vanderbecke
is dead. "The peopell in thes partes ar exsedingli diskon-
tented, and doo veri brodli saye that her Majestie doth rather
sieke to vowend (2) them then to defend them. Alwais
the conclusion with them is; let us in time provide for our-
selves . . .
""
(1) Collins reads 'moved,' clearly by error of the transcriber.
(2) Wound.
Collins ii. 2; from E. 94, a copy only, made on the fly-sheet of
the original, which contains the address and endorsement.
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SIR WILLIAM BROWNE to SIR ROBERT SYDNEY.
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1596, August 14. Flushing.-I send you a letter from the
Princess; she means to meet the Duke of Buillon in Zealand,
when he comes out of England. I wrote to you, before going
into Holland, of the affairs of Hulst, which since is shamefully
surrendered. As I returned by Bargen, I perceive by the
Governor and the better sort that they are ashamed. They
are making now the South skonce a more large and strong
fort, which . . will be a very worthy worke and a sure safty
for the haven. They make lykwise som other little workes;
there is alredy xii companyes there and it is sayd 15 more shalbe
putt in; butt I feare unless her Majestic ayd them with some
more English to incourage there troupes that they will hardly
keep any towne now." We are glad that you are so speedily to
come over. . . I hope on your coming you shall easily obtain any
reasonable matter from the States at this time, when they have
need of your favour. "His Excellencie is as yet at Tournese.
Capt. Dockery is sent over by the States to fetch a supply for
Sir Fr.(¹) regiment; they have cutt a dyke by Axell to prevent the
enemyes commodity almost any way to com neare the town."
Collins ii. 3; from E. 95.
SIR ROBERT SYDNEY to LADY SYDNEY.
1596, August 29. Flushing." I ame safely come hether
without any danger, onely by reason of the greatnes of the
winds my passage was somewhat troublesome. I went abord
on Wensday, but did not put to sea, the wind was to greate.
On Fryday I landed at the Ramekins. . Heer is now nothing
to do, neither do I thinck wil there bee any warr this winter.
The Princess of Orange is looked for very shortly at Midel-
borrow to meet the Duke of Bouillon; but I thinck her stay wil
not bee long there.'
XVIII. 67. 1 p.
GEORGE GILPIN to SIR ROBERT SYDNEY.
1596, September 5. The Hague.-Acknowledging his letter
of 28th with news of his safe arrival. As for the horses lost in
service, I will make search in the Registers for the resolution
you say was taken for Sir John Pooly; if such a precedent
can be found it will further us. It is the Council of State that
must resolve, for Sir J. Pooly sued to them; they will require
the attestations. My Lords in their letters will me to deal with
the States; but they would determine nothing without their
Council's advice, who in such respects are very strict and cir-
cumspect. They allow their own men somewhat for horses lost
in actual service; but if being in garrison they ride forth of
themselves, they leave them to their own adventure without
allowance; if being employed about a convoy or on a raid,
they chance to meet the enemy and suffer loss, by anticipating
(1) i.e., Sir Francis Vere.
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of wages, somewhat is allowed. . . Your letter to the Princess
was delivered. In sondry complaints com out of Westphalia
and those quarters your Lordships men are mencioned, and
was purposed by the Counsell to call hether the lieutenants
with the Captains of other companies, whereof I did thinke
fit to touche a word, and [it] cannot be amisse that orders were
given to your lieutenants to remove all occasions of dislyke ..
Collins, ii. 3; omitting the end; from E. 96.
""
ROWLAND WHYTE to SIR ROBERT SYDNEY.
1596, September 22. At Court. I hope you had my letters
of 18 and 20 Sept., "because therin I doe sett down what you
specially comanded me to observe at Court.
Here is now newes come that 2 or 3000 Spaniards are
landed in Yreland with money and munition. The Queene as
is said chid my Lord Treasurer about those Yrish matters;
upon Monday night he came to London, upon Tuesday he went
to Tibbols where he yet is. The Queen hath put of her remove
till Friday come senight, and yet yt is not knowen whither she
will goe, but hoped not to Winsor.
The States have audience upon Friday in the after noone;
and my Lord Treasorer sent for; yf they meane to doe any
good here they must take the course the duke of Bouillon did,
to gaine the furtherance of my Lord Treasorer and Mr. Secretary.
I heare that they will hardly prevaile in having of any men,
our own neade for Yreland like to be great, where 'tis thought
a great force wilbe sent under some brave generall. Their is
hast made of the troopes for France, and the Comissions out;
they shall land at Diep.
Yt was told me to-day that Sir Thomas Baskervile and Sir
Arthur Savage must forgoc their companies in Flushing and
Ramakins; that Nicholas Baskervile shall have his brothers,
and Sir John Sheldon Sir Arthur Savages by the Queens
warrant. I thoght good presently to signify thus much unto
you, because of your interest in the bestowing of the cawtionary
companyes; which I perceve here is not thought upon, and
I feare you wilbe over ruled in yt, because my Lord of Essex
prefers Sheldon to the place; Sir Arthur Savage I heare in
parting with the company, wold looke for a benefit, but he is
answered, the Queen bestowes yt upon Sir John Sheldon.
Monsr. de Reaulx I heare is returned into France, and as he
gave out, to be married; but he was much troubled with this
speach her Majestic did use of hym, which came to his cars :
Good God! what shall I doc if this man stay here, for I smell
hym an howre after he is gon from me. Yt is indeed confirmed
here by divers that he had a lothsom breath. . . .'
""
I had a quarter of an hour's private specch with Sir John
Fortescue, about your suit for [Otford] park; he thought
you meant to keep 100 deer; I assured him you never meant
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to give such a rent and to keep deer, but that what you offered
would be very profitable to the Queen and no great benefit
to yourself. He promises accordingly to deale with the
Queen. I told hym how much yt imported you to have a
speedy motion to understand her Majesties pleasure, who never
yet bestowed any thing upon you; that you had bene imployed
once into Scotland and twice to the French King, all very
chargeable unto you, without reward. That your Fathers,
Brothers and own debts had brought your fortune very lowe,
and besought his honor to consider of yt, if he thought good,
when he moved the Queen in the sute; besides your Lordship
had followed her Majesties wars, and attended her service at
Court ever since you were 18 yeare old, and never away, but
when her Majesties imploiements occasioned yt. He told me
yf the tyme served he wold remember some of these things,
which he was glad to heare, that if her Majestie were unwilling
to heare his motion, he might put her in mynd of these services
don without reward; and very glad of this opportunity I
parted from hym. . . . All these great men of war as Baskerville,
Clifford, Savage, Mat. Morgan, Lambart, did aske how your
Lordship did, but Sir Francis Vere not at all. My Lord
Borough doth much complain the manner of returning his
men unarmed to his garrison. Sir Gilly Miricke shewed me a
note of the nomber of men to be sent to Flushing, and of an
allowance of armes for them, which els my Lord of Essex
wold have had an account of, from the captens.
Yt was told me that d. d. was exceedingly troubled at 1000
[Earl of Essex] strangenes and hath sought by all meanes as
writing, speaking, sending to recall hym, but all in vaine.
A principall follower of 1000 [Earl of Essex] saies that 200
[Sir R. Cecil] doings are so well knowen unto hym, that their
is no hope of reconcilement. My lord of Pembroke hath bene
ill, but recovered, is now with my lady removed to Ludlow. . .
Mr. Grivell is not yet returned to Court, some thincke he went
with my Lord Shrosbery as far as Diep. Sir Edward Winck-
fild is not come to the town, that I may call for your armor.
My Lord Treasurer I perceive wilbe at Court but now and then,
and the terme comes on; I wold your Lordship wold wryte
as well to Mr. Secretary about the magazin of vitle, who is
continually at Court, and about the pieces, that I might sollicit
hym some speedy end; and I fynd Mr. Secretary very favorable
in speaking to me, when he sees me.
The 2 ladies of Somerset shalbe shortly married. My lord
Chamberlain is sicke of an aguc. 24 [Sir W. Raleigh] is not
pleased that the Queen doth not esteme his services worth
thankes, and protestes he will goe to the plough, and never
harken after imploiements any more."
IV. 121.
4 pp.
(1) The daughters of the Earl of Worcester.
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ROWLAND WHYTE to SIR ROBERT SYDNEY.
1596, September 24. London, Strand. This Friday night.-
This Friday the States thought to have had audience, but
they were put of till to-morrow, because of the absence of my
Lord Treasurer and my Lord Admirall, and my Lord Chamber-
lain being not well; and I thinck they will have now till
Monday, for these Lords will not be at Court till to-morrow
night.
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My Lord of Essex in the morning walked in the garden with Mr.
Bodeley some 2 howres, came to his chamber, and dined privat,
Sir Francis Vere and Sir Ch. Blunt only with him. After dinner
a world of captens came in, but one of his chamber desired their
departure, because my Lord wold be privat. When I saw all
the world retire, I stept to Mr. Reinals and desired hym to
tell my Lord I had somewhat to say unto hym, if yt wold please
hym to heare me. I was called in, and the effect of my speach
was that I understood Sir Thomas Baskervile and Sir Arthur
Savage were to forgoe their companies because of their imploi-
ments into Fraunce; I humbly besought his lordship to take
notice that they were cawtionary companies, and in you the
right to dispose of them. I was bold in your absence to come
to hym, and to pray hym, very humbly, not to suffer your
autority and reputation to be prejudiced, that the care yt
wold please his lordship to take herein was for you, that I knew
did more truly love and honor his lordship then any other
living. That you had kinsmen and followers of your own that
had spent a long tyme in looking for preferment at your hands
when any fell in your power to bestow. That once you gave
away the company of Captain Rowles, which because yt was
an Auxiliary was not suffered to stand, but with some dishonor
to your lordship bestowed otherwise very unworthely. And
soe I feared you shuld be overruled in these being cawtionary,
unless his lordship wold vouchsafe to protect and defend your
autority. His Lordship did attentively hear me all this while,
and gave me this answer :-
That yt was true they were to be imploied into Fraunce.
That the Queen had bestowed Captain Larrance company
upon Sir John Sheldon by his frends procurement; but when
her Majestie understoode at my return from sea, that I had
already given yt to Sir Samuell Bagnall she promised Sheldon
the very next that shuld happen, and understanding they had
2 companies in Flushing she sayd that she wold bestow upon
Sheldon Savages Company, which Sir Robert Drury was a very
great suter for; that Sir. Thomas Baskervile desired her
Majestie he might quit his to his brother. But for any thing
I can see, Sir Arthur Savage is unwilling to part with yt; but
he must yf he goe into Fraunce, which is doubtfull, because her
Majestie is not half well pleased with hym about some matters
in Cales.
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As for Sir Thomas Baskervile, he refused to goe into France
unless her Majesty wold yeld to some demands he made. And
for your love he was well assured of yt, and of the interest he
had in you, that he wold be very carefull to make a stay
in these things that touched your autority. And comanded me
to come often unto hym, so shuld I understand how things
passed. He is very melancholy, and I cannot learn the true
cawse. I heare the Queene shuld say she must have of hym
68 thousand pownds for the jorney of Cales. This wold dis-
quiet any body. My lord, here is nothing but informing and
devising meanes of crossing; but surely my lord of Essex gives
great attendance here and is most carefull to please and observe
her Majesties humors.
Sir Richard Bartle is made liftenant of the Towre and
Sir Drue Drury released. Mistress Goodwin is a widdow by
her husbands death, slaine in the last services in Yreland.
This day my lady of Essex, Sir Edward Stafford and Dier
christened mistress. Rihovas sonne at Charing Crosse.
The court removes this day senight towards Nonsuch, and the
houshold towards Windsor. Sir John Fortescue saies that
before the remove he shall have audience, and will not faile
to make a good motion in your Lordships sute. Pendant is
very carefull to see yt is the first paper of the bundell.
In my last I said that there were Spaniards landed
in Yreland, which was reported by Sir Walter Rawley; but I
doc not heare yt confirmed. It is credibly thought that about
the end of this next terme, their wilbe a parlement sommoned
against February."
IV. 122. 4 pp.
ROWLAND WHYTE to SIR ROBERT SYDNEY.
'
1596, Sept. 26. "I wryt unto you what passed betwen my
Lord of Essex and me touching your autority in disposing of
the cawtionary companies in Flushing, I besought my lord
Treasorer to defend yt by my petition, which he read, but said
nothing to yt. I had access to Mr. Secretary, and told hym of
the right you had in the bestowing of those companies; he
very honourable protested, that he loved you, and wold never
deale in anything that might prejudice your right or credyt,
and in this wold speake for no man, but advised me to goe to
my Lord of Essex. I went to my lady Warwick and humbly
desired her to let me know yf she hard anything of those matters
above, because yt concerned your Lordship very much, the
companies being cawtionary; she told me that the Queen
thought yt no reason that the two Coronels shuld have com-
panies in both cowntries, and theirfor wold dispose of them
otherwise; but withall she told me that their was a hope
they might keape them still. She sayd that she had lately
speach of you with the Queene in the presence of my Lord
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of Essex, when both did deliver unto her Majesty how fitt yt
was for her service to have about her yourself, a gentleman
of so good desert, and in whom their were so many good
partes, as hardly cold she fynd the like. And that she found
her Majestie very graciously accord with them.
This was
the somme of her speache, which I thought was spoken
to have me deliver yt unto you.
The two coronels Bas[kerville] and Sav[age] doe mightely
labor the Lords to have their companics in Flushing stand,
protesting that 10s. a day with the pay of a Capten was to
smale allowance for their maintenance in the wars of France.
All promes them faire, that their desires are resonable, but the
Queen is of another opinion. A greater allowance then 10s.
a day they cannot have, because by an Article in the Contract,
yt ys the pay accorded for a Coronell, which now cannot be
altred. I am of opinion that when they are gon, their
companies wilbe given away by the Queen.
Your Lordship hath tyme to wryte in the defence of your
own autority. Mr. Dier is of opinion that you shuld doe well
to wryt unto the Queen and to my Lord of Essex who indeed
doth most in these matters, to my Lord Treasorer and Mr.
Secretary. I do not know how your Lordship will conceave
of my course taken in these thinges, because it was don without
your comandment. I saw their was danger in delay, and tooke
the advise of your best frendes here, who willed me to doe as I
have donne.
""
Baskerville and Savage protest that they would never agree
to anything that would offend your authority. But yet they
do not know the Queen's pleasure.
(6
Their are no Spaniards landed in Yreland. Letters came
this day to the Court from the Deputy that their is nothing
but dissimulation and treachery ment: from Sir Thomas
Norres that all is calme, and a peace accepted, tis sayd they
shalbe both revoked. My Lord Borough is named for the place,
but he stands for Barwicke. Sir Thomas Cecill is come from
the North, where he hath kept a good howse; is at court,
stands to be a cownsailor and president of the North. My
lord of Hunsden is named to be Capten of the pentioners,
and to have the office of justice on eyre. My Lord
Willoughby is come to Barbican, and hath wrytten a letter
to the Queen.
Mr. Grivell is returned to Court, will not faile to offer all
kindnes and service to the States especially to Monsieur Valke,
will feaste them in Essex House at his own lodging. Upon
Thursday my lord of Essex hath them to dinner in his house
at Londen. The States had audience yesterday in the after
Mr. Bodeley with 6 gentlemen were sent for them and
with 3 barges they came to Court, very orderly accompanied
and followed with their own privat traine. At Court Bridge
noone.
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Sir Francis Vere with many of his Captens mett them.
They were brought through the Hall to the Conduit Court,
and soe to the Counsell Chamber, but none of the Lords
were their; when they had rested their awhile, the gard
brought in all kind of wync, and made them and all
their traine drinck. Then were they called up to the Queen
to the Privy chamber, where the Lords satt in cownsell.
They went up by the lobby, and all their train suffred
to goe with them, to their privy chamber. The Queen
used them very graciously in deed, and after some howres
conference they passed through the presence and great chamber
to their barges, very much contented with the honor don unto
them. After their departure the Lords came downe and satt
a good while in the Cownsell chamber.
My Lord Shrosbery lost the faire easterly wynd because he
wanted shipping to transport his horses and carriages, by the
carelesnes of his servants; he was long at sea, but at last landed
at Diep. He was to goc to Roan, where the King wold presently
follow and make his entry. Sir Walter Rawley and his lady,
Sir Arthur Throgmorton and his lady were all at Knoll with
Mr. Leonard very much made of and feasted. 200 [Sir R.
Cecil] wold very gladly be reconciled to 1000 [Earl of Essex]
and now doth want such a peace maker as you are. Sir John
Fortescue hath had yet no audience; my lady Warwicke
assures me of yt, yet is he promised before the remove. The
Queen goes upon Friday to Micham, and soe to Nonsuch.
'Tis sayd the 2 ladies of Somersett shall speedily be married
to your cosen Gilford, and Sir John Peters son. Mr. Grivell
promises to effect the license for 100 ton of beere for the 2
burgermasters when he can have a tyme with the Queen. . .
""
IV. 120. 4 pp.
ROWLAND WHYTE to SIR ROBERT SYDNEY.
1596, Sept. 28. Penshurst.-
Penshurst." Yesterday I delivered the
skipper of the Unicorn of Flushing a packet of letters, within yt
one from Mr. Secretary, and another from my lady Warwicke.
I beseache you that these skippers be well paid, for they are
trusty and often I can send by them.
•
Yesterday I was at Court, and hard that thogh the contract
did allow but xs. a day to a coronell in France, yet the Lords
thought ytt fitt to let Sir Th. Basker[ville] have xls. a day,
and Sir Ar. Savage xxs. Yf this allowance hold, I thincke
they shall not hold their companies, yet are they persuaded
that they shall keape them. You know my lord the irresolu-
cions of Court and therefore I doc with more boldnes wryte and
advertise the accidents of every day. Sir Thomas Baskervile
told me that he thought his company was not cawtionary. I
did assure hym yt was, and that your lordship did yt, to doe
hym a pleasure, when Hendar, Winckfield and Randall went
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into Brittagne, and theirfore the disposing of them wholy in
your lordship. They labor to keape their companyes with
this reason, that yf after 6 moneths this imployment shuld end,
then shuld they want the meanes they now have, and so by her
Majesties service grow the poorer, and must expect for meanes
to live at her Majesties hands. . . . The States had yesterday
in the afternoone audience againe, they find themselves exceed-
ingly satisfied in her Majesties gracios usage of them, howsoever
they speed in their buisnes.
Monsr. de Reaulx is in Londen, yet comes not to Court, but
meanes to come to take his leave and be gon, as Monsieur
Fountaine tels me. In Bollen the plague is soe great, as all the
inhabitants have forsaken yt, and a few soldiers remain alive.
I came yesternight to Penshurst to doe my duty to my lady
and your sweet children, such a sight can a man see no where
els. God bless them, and make you carefull of them, for here
are two wilbe ready before you be a ware of. I fynd by my
lady that she is exceedingly sorry she stayed behynd you."
Postscript." Many have spoken unto me to be a meane
unto you for one of these cautionary companies,
and
offer 2001. in hand and 1007. at six moneths end; but I assure
them that you did never use to sell companies."
IV. 123. 2 pp.
ور
ROWLAND WHYTE to SIR ROBERT SYDNEY.
1596, September 30. Strand. I received your letter of
24 September and perceive you received mine of the 18, which
was the first I writ, ere this I hope you have mine of the 20,
22, 24, 26, 28 of September, all sent by skipper's post, and the
last from Penshurst by Powell, the nurse's husband. . "Also
I signified the having of 94 quinces and 2 rotten peaches.
Your suit for Oteford Park was this day moved to the Queen
by Sir John Fortescue, who made known the ruin and decay,
and told her what was to be disbursed in reparation, what fees
she should save and what increase of rent you offered. She
bid him, against his next coming, to be assured of the profit.
He told me he found her Majesty very well inclined towards
you. It were good for you to write to my Lord Treasurer
and Mr. Secretary to continue their favours. This backing of
Sir John Fortescue would bring it I trust to some speedy end.
Mr. Grivell moved the Queen for 100 ton of beer to be trans-
ported at your request for the two burgomasters; she granted
it and I got the letter drawn for her to sign which Mr. Grivell
has.
pag
I put my Lord Treasurer in mind of the victual and ordnance
for Flushing; touching the cautionary companies he told me
he would not prejudice your right in bestowing them; for
the magazine of victual, her Majesty says you promised to find
merchants to undertake it with liberty of transport without
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custom. I assured him no merchants would do so without an
imprest, and her Majesty must mistake your meanings.
I besought my Lord Essex to let you know if her Majesty
meant to dispose of the two Coronels' companies, which were
cautionary and your right. He told me nothing was yet done
in it. Myne opinion is that Sir Th. Bask[ervile] having an
allowance of xls. a day and Sir Ar. Savage of xxs., when they
are gon the Queen wilbe ernestly delt in by Sir John Sheldons
frendes and so
so moved to bestow yt ; as for Sir Th.
Bask[ervile's] company she promised yt to his brother. Yet
doe they both assure themselves they shall hold their companies
and soe are made beleve.”
(6
The States were in Court on Michaelmas Day, and in con-
ference with the Lords. My Lord Treasurer was short, and
stood much upon the money lent on the first treaty, when
Antwerp was united to the provinces. They answered there
was little reason to charge them with the whole, but they would
bear their part. . . They offer to pay all the companies in the Low
Countries, now in her Majesty's pay, save the cautionary com-
panies, and to pay yearly 20,000l. But they were told if they
had nothing else to say they might return. They replied this
offer was made known to her Majesty by her ambassador, and
answer given that if they came over they should return with
good contentment.
Mr. Grivell has acquainted the Queen with your opinion of
Mons. Valke; her Majesty promises to grace him.
"This
day they were looked for at Court againe, but my Lord of Essex
made them so great a dinner that neque spes neque mens &c. ;
there was unmeasurable healthes druncke amongest them."
Here is certain word that money, munition and some Spanish
commanders only are landed in Ireland. Sir Richard Bingham
is stolen away hither without the Deputy's leave, which is ill-
taken.. My Lord Deputy shall have leave to come away, and
Lord Borow chosen to succeed him. The Queen removes
to-morrow and dines at Lord Borough's house, and lies at
Micham.. The King is come to Roan, and his mistress
with her great belly, which she means to lay down there."
Collins, ii. 5, with omissions; from E. 97 and 99.
GEORGE GILPIN to SIR ROBERT SYDNEY.
1596, September 30. The Hague.-Your servant delivered
your letters and the half ton of beer. "This morninge I
purposed to have myself bin at the delivery of your letter
and presenting of the monckies to the Princesse, but being
somwhat late ere shee was ready and I forced to be in counsell
sent my servaunt. . . Your present was very wel accepted."
Since your departure occasion has not offered to confer with
the Princess. The Duke of Buyllion attends the States' resolu-
tion, which they hasten not; I think they stay till your
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Zealanders send hither. . . I do not look for any money of the
States till the Duke depart, and they take general order. I have
begun the motion about the lost horses, but was not able to
tell them how many you desired allowance for. Lord
Lincoln is this night arrived hither and comes towards you.
Collins, ii. 6; from E. 98, omitting the first part.
ROWLAND WHYTE to SIR ROBERT SYDNEY.
1596, October 2. Strand.-I writ two days past the success
of the motion for Oteford Park. The Queen will be satisfied;
for sooner she said shall the house fall and the deer perish
than so much money be disbursed. The Queen is at Nonsuch.
Sir John Fortescue "puts me in great hope, but God knows
what issue yt will take, for all things are subject here to crosses. . .
I heare my Lord Tresurer, Lord Buckhurst, Lord North
and Sir John Fortescue are apointed commissioners for the
States business. And commissioners to take paines in the
matters of accounts are Sir Hen. Killigrew, Sir Tho. Wilkes,
Mr. Bodeley, and Mr. Aty, who shalbe Secretary of the Latyn
tongue.
""
Sir Richard Bingham is committed to the Fleet. As for your
magazine of Flushing, your promise to the Queen that merchants
would undertake it must be performed, which I assured my
Lord Treasurer none would do without imprest; in that matter
I can deal no more till you have given him satisfaction. I will
attend him for the 6 pieces you writ for, and sollicit Mr. Grivell
to have the letter for the beer signed.
"Monsr. de Reaulx is not yet gone, but here very privat,
and much discontented, for since the Dukes departure no
courtier has come neare hym; he purposes to depart when he
receaves the Kings pleasure.
""
Lady Huntingdon was glad to hear you did well; but me-
thought took unkindly that to Sir Fra. Hastings you made so
little account of the Savoy, which of purpose for your sake
she kept. I told her I was sure you made great account of it, for
you had no other place in London of your own. She did much
commend the goodness of the house, but I hear she never
means to lie in it.
I long to see the end of your suit at the Hague for reinforcing
your Horse at the Hague. Sir T. Wilkes thinks it your own
fault if it be not allowed.
"Yt is so chargeable living here for myself and my man that
if your Lordship be not my very good lord I shall not be long
able to endure yt."
Collins, ii. 6, with slight omissions; from E. 100.
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SIR ROBERT SYDNEY to LADY SYDNEY.
1596, October 2. Flushing.-
Flushing.— ... "I ame glad to heare my
garden goes so wel forward and as much for your sake is yt
as mine own that I bestow the charge. I wil send over some
trees from hence. For myself I ame very well, I thanck
God, and so is all my howshold, but the town ecceding ful of
bloody fluxes, violent agues and other diseases. So as I would
not for anything in the world that I had browght you over with
me. The Commissaries children and Kemmels are al sick
and generally all children heerabouts. I dout not but to bee
in England presently after Christmas . . and afterwards I
trust wee shall not easily part."
Lady Sydney at Penshurst."
66 To my
XVIII. 70. 2 pp.
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GEORGE GILPIN to SIR ROBERT SYDNEY.
1596, October 4. The Hague.-The resolution is delayed by
the absence of the Zeeland deputies. "Mons. Aldegonde hath
taken his leave and is gonne; nothing will be lost that can be
gotten. The favour of the Kinge of Fraunce will steede his
Excellencie in the matter, howsoever his right be. The Prince
of Orange is com to Emmerick and thither is the Countesse
of Hohenlo gon to see and salute hir brother, and for fascion
saak. Hessels is sent from his Excellencie to use compleiments;
what this entervieu will breede, tyme must discover; but is
strange that the Cardinal alloweth the same. The Deputies
had audience of her Majesty and is lyked here hetherto; God
graunt the successe fall owt therafter. I did your errant to the
Count of Egmont, whoe sayd he remembred and would performe
yt.
The Earle of Lincolne is by this tyme with youe, and so
know all the solemnities past at the Christening.
IV. 124. 1 p.
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SIR ROBERT SYDNEY to LADY SYDNEY.
1596, October 22. Flushing." This bearer, Powel, the
nurses husband, returns to you back again. I offred him his
meate in the hous til I could find meanes for him in my com-
pany, but that would not content him. And truly my company
is extreem ful: for I have now placed in it besides Robin Gamage,
Peapes, Sacheverel and Gainsford, all at five shillings a weeke.
But your nurses never need complain of their usage; for I
know few in England useth them as you do. . . I wil now begin
to goe about my leave which I make no question to obtaine.
But yow must also set it forwards by my Lord Admiral,”
XVIII. 78.
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THOMAS LAKE to SIR ROBERT SYDNEY.
1596, November 4. "From my house neere Charing Crosse".
My letters may be scant, but in an old Court there falls
not every day new air to write of. The matter of the vacant
companies in your garrison is still uncertain. Your servant I
know advertises you. I have advised him to forbear to send the
letter to you in case there may be alteration to your advantage.
The copy of the letter can in no way satisfy you; I cannot
discern whether the fault is in the clerk that penned it, or in
the Earl that gave direction. . . I am not unmindful of what
you wrote about the Parliament; some speech there is but
uncertain yet; if it hold the Earl is resolved you shall have
your desire.
"The factions never more malicious yet well smothed
outward(1) . . she whom it most concerneth doth rather use her
wisdom in balancing the weights, then in drawing all to one
assize." We have been awakened with alarms of the enemy's
preparations, partly as I hear from you, and out of France,
and every day from such shipping as comes from the seas.
The last that the fleet was met between Lisbon and the
Groyne, 80 sail. Our judgments here are much divided in
discoursing thereof; some think it is improbable so much
shipping can be ready; others allege the continual advertise-
ments. The worst is in the effects, stopping or furthering of
resolutions necessary. Ireland is not at rest, nor like to be,
if we be touched here.
Collins ii. 7; from E. 101.
SIR ROBERT SIDNEY to LADY SYDNEY.(2)
1596, November 24. Flushing.-'Sweethart. I thanck you
for your letter by Lewis Edmonds. I trust by this time my
frends begin to deale for my leave to kome over, and this
weeke I wil write to my Lady of Warwick and my Lord of Essex
about it. I ame glad to hear that Wil begins to read. For the
schoolmaster for him I would some were harkned out, but not
made chois of til I kame into England myself. I would faine
have a Frenchmen if I kould find one that were fit. For our
Oxford yong men have seen nothing but the schooles, and need
for most thinges them selves to be taught."
II. 2. 1 p.
GEORGE GILPIN to ROBERT SYDNEY.
1596, December 2. The Hague.-Your letters of 23rd and
27th have come to my hands. I regret that my letter to the
Lords of the Council was not such as without difficulty to have
the desired effect. I forward another letter that I have written to
(1) Collins, “answarde.
(2) Misplaced in volume lettered "State Letters 1589 to 1811.”
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the Lords, that if you like it, you may send the same. I could
not speak with his Excellency till this morning, when we had
long speech about your letter; for the fortification he said winter
days and weather served not fitly; touching the mill he would
take order to remedy inconveniences. The letter to the Princess.
I sent by her Secretary, she being at Leyden. His Excellency
thinks the army of Spain purposes Ireland, where they may
land by favour of the rebels, and that is not like to be afore the
spring. If need require I make no doubt the States would
have care to see you supplied.
I send you a copy of the Letter of my Lords of the Council
with my notes in the margin.
(Enclosure.)
Letter to Mr. Gilpin touching Sir R. Sydney's lost horses and
the alleged precedent of Sir John Pole. (See Acts of the Privy
Council, xxvi. 100.)
Collins, ii. 8, with omissions; from E. 102.
THOMAS EDMONDES to SIR ROBERT SYDNEY.
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1596, December 3. London. Informing him as to the
delivery of letters to friends in France, and their honourable
opinion of him. Reporting also as to the meeting of an
Assembly in France in the nature of the States General,
and the things likely to be handled therein. You see how nearly
their necessity doth press them. I assure your Lordship, they
contynue in so great disorder and confusion, by reason of the
Kings loose lyving and not caring for the mayne chance, as
there is litle hoape to be conceived that thinges will receive a
better reformation with them. The King was never a more
superstitious servant to his Mistres, and doth whollie emploie
his spyrittes in that affection. Madame, on the other side, is
not lesse discontented, to be so much neglected and exposed to
pouvertie." The Duke Monpensier is contracted to the Duke
Leyenses daughter; she is а very great party. Monsr.
Chombel has been sent to treat with the Duke Mercure; but,
as we heare, he stands on so high terms that there is little hope
of according. Those of the Religion have returned their
deputies to the Court, and as the King required hold their
assembly at Vendôme. "Monsr. de Reaux() is departed, with
her Majestys leave, to dispatche his privatt busines in France;
but yett he is wyndbound at Dovor. Thoughe at the beginning
his apparance did not lyke us, yett since his proceadinges have
greatlie pleased her Majestie and the Counsell. He hath a
desire to retourne, if the King doe enable him in meanes; but
otherwise he doth greatlie apprehend the charge."
Collins, ii. 9; from E. 103.
(1) Collins, Beaux,"
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SIR ROBERT SYDNEY to LADY SYDNEY.
1596, December 25. The Hague.-Deal about Lamberhurst
as with the advice of my cousin Montague, and of Golding and
James you think fit. "I ame angry that the pictures are not
fetcht home, for it is a shame they should be so long upon the
painter's hands. My leave I know not what to say of."
XVIII. 75. 1 p.
STATEMENT as to his CAREER MADE BY THOMAS LISTER. (1)
[1596]. Nomen mihi est Thomas Listerus, oriundus ex
comitatu Salopiensi, natus in Lancastrensi." Brought up at
Farnworthy, and went to Oxford. Thence when 18 years old
to Rome, where I stayed six years. Then to Lorraine, where I
professed Philosophy and Theology for 10 years in the Academy
at Pont-a-Mousson (Mussipontana) and was ordained priest.
Through overstudy I fell ill four years ago, and was advised
to return to England. Two years and some months ago I
returned, but finding all things full of fears I took counsel with
catholics so trustworthy ut vitam ipsam pro sua majestate
ac Patria quam libentissime profunderent." I had no knowledge
of any intended treason.
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My health having recovered I intended to go back to Pont-a-
Mousson or some other Academy of Upper Germany, but was
advised first to take the waters at Spa. I crossed to Rotterdam
where I found one "nomine quidem Catholicum sed reipsa
proditorem (Henricum Gualterum se vocitabat) qui cum
salvum conductum impetrasset, militibus Lillensibus interea
temporis significavit me et socium illac transituros." So I was
arrested, spoiled of all my goods, and imprisoned for three
months at Middelburg. But after a sharp examination nothing
could be proved against me to justify my long imprisonment.
436 (1).
SIR THOMAS WYLKES to SIR ROBERT SYDNEY.
1596[-7], January 17. London.-The warrant for the 63
horses is delivered to Rowland White, who has discreetly
travailed for you. Touching the checkes of such as were lately
employed in the voyage to Cales, there is no help; for by
direction of the Council they are all checked as well in your
garrison as at Ostend and elsewhere. I find not that Mr.
Thomkins has any resolution to resign his office at Flushing.
But whenever any Commissary shall be removed, it will be
hard to place another that may be recommended from any
(1) [Thomas Lyster, pleb. fil. aet 18 from Lancashire, matriculated at Brasenose
College, Oxford, on Dec. 20, 1577. Clark, Reg. Univ. Oxford II. ii. 44.]
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Governor, "such is the suspition of the Lords here that in suche
cases, so longe as the Gouvernours have companies, the Queene
shalbe evill served." There is nothing here, but the election.
of Lord Burghe to the Deputyship of Ireland, and the prepara-
tion to resist the Spaniards.
Collins, ii. 11, with an omission; from E. 104.
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SIR ROBERT SYDNEY to LADY SYDNEY.
1596[-7], January 26. Flushing. . . "I do not know what to do
more then I have done, to procure my leave. Neither would I
have done a quarter so much if it had not been in respect of
you."
For my other busines might well enough have stayed.
I never heard from Smart since he should have gone with Sir Fr.
Drake; he has showed himself so careless of me I am willing to
make him know himself; but in the state you are in I will not
deny your request, though I must provide for another upon whom
I had bestowed his pay; Smart must determine to continue at
Flushing and not think of any other journeys. I thought you
had your 100l. out of the Welsh Rents, since nothing is taken
from them for my use, " not so much as the 201. for the picture,()
which truly I kould bee very angry have bin left so long with
the painter."
"I besech God to send you a happy delivery."
XVIII. 66. 3 pp.
GEORGE GILPIN to SIR ROBERT SYDNEY.
1596[-97], January 30.-When you go over and arrive in
Court, my desire is your friends may be remembered. . . The
arrest made upon the Hollanders' ships has been debated afore
the General States, and was hoped would have been ended if
there were not some odd humoured men in your quarters. I
will take the first opportunity to feel Monsieur Barnevelt,
and then write you further. Meantime, methinks, you do well
not to meddle with their matters and if they request your favour
I would answer that in matters of controversie betweene
Provinces youe were not to deale withowt youe harde first what
the States or Counsell of State . . thought good to be done
therein and that youc would wryte unto them to understand
thereof. Wee have not here any niewes, but a porte manteau
is com and hath this morninge audience, being thought that he
hath brought the confirmation of the treatie with certain olde
intercepted letters . .
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IV. 97. 11 pp.
(1) This word was originally 'pictures' as the word 'have' proves, but the final
letter has been erased. Collins has written the following at the foot of the page :-
'The Picture as the date of the letter shews is that in the upper Hall of
Penshurst Place of Lady Gamage and her children. It was repaired by Monsr.
Sertorius in 1748."
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SIR FRANCIS VERE to SIR ROBERT SYDNEY.
15961-7], February 8. The Hague. In yours of the last
January you mention you have not heard from me, wherefore
I am forced to curse the messengers. Since your coming hither
is deferred I cannot be sorry for your going to England.
"Now syr my thynckes you have halfe donn in England,
and thearfore as the meanes which you have seatt down to
draw you heather, I must leatt you knowe, thatt we prepare
amayne to be in the fielde this sommre, and the generall dothe
conceave already so weall of the beawty of his troupes, thatt
he saythe if the States wyll make sale of theym itt must be
this sommre; and indeed I am perswadead they wylbe fayrer
than ever I sawe them yeatt. This day I had speache with
hym about your compagnye and thatt of Syr Nicholas Parker,
and made this motyon, thatt the States shold make upp boathe
the compagnyes, to be defalkead agayne when her Magestie and
they dead accompt for all which he seamead to lyke and
promisead to move the States thearin, as also to contyneaw
wrytyng into Englande in the manner your sealf propoundead,
so thatt I make no doubt butt some good effeact wyll ensue.
And as for the honoryng you with some command in the feilde,
as occasyon shalbe offread, I wyll nott fayle boathe to mind
his Excellency and Madame, whose furtherance I am sure shall
nott be wantyng. Of my Lord of Essex goyng to sea I am sorrye
to heer, unlease I could perswade my sealf thatt before his
goyng he would furnyshe the Courtt with offycers; for that itt
wyll ealse prove his adversaryes worcke whylst he is absent,
and I should ghess thatt Rawleyghes goyng from the Courtt
should be a stratagem to make the Earle careless. When
you ar thear you must hould styfflye to the prosecutyng of
this worcke. Itt is marveyled verry muche why Caron should
be thus stayead, and fearead off the gennerall thatt he bryngeathe
some mattre or other to lessen his army, and so breake his
pourpos of sheawyng his army to the Kyng this season. Hence
I can sende you no neewes of moment. The mattre of Hulst
is styll in the eyre and hard hould betwyxt justice and favor;
Howbeit we gather thatt in thende mattres wylbe handlead to
the salvyng of his creditt; thear hathe been speache he should
be gennerall of the horse, and now of late of grauntyng hym the
Regyment of the Cownt Phylypp, for which in generall he is
healde fytter. The Cownt Hulocke hath been att square with
me about owre late searvice; and sent me a lettre whearin he
requyread satisfactyon to some idle exseptyons, wheareunto I
have made hym answear some dayes synce, so that I hear no
more of that mattre. Itt was the worst dayes searvice for me thatt
ever I was att, if itt doe me as muche hurtt in Englande as
heer; whearatt I know you wyll geave a good ghess, when you
reade the defeanse they have publeshead, whearin, I am nott
mentyonead, butt so as I am nott only barread of my deaw, butt
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desparragead in theyr sutyng me with a compagnon; in the
seconde place I am namead, in theyr sayd discours. Agaynst
theas encownters I have preparead an ansuer de longue mayn,
which now searveath my torne very weall. And in the myddle of
theas crosses I have recours to the contentment I promiss
my sealf in my mistress favor; whearunto I doe also
acknowleadg you my only meanes, nott doubtyng butt you wyll
contyneaw to doe those good offyces you have geaven me hope
off, which I could wyshe wear confyrmead with the testymony
of some favor from her to honor, beautyfie and geave me curradge
and care to doe nothyng unfytt for hym thatt should be worthye
to wear itt; and though I be already bounde to the uttrcmost
of my abylity for your other favorres to doe you my beast
searvice; yeatt shall I accombt of this above all the reast, and
thearfore studye how to inable my sealf to requyte itt; whear-
unto I shalbe greatly helpt if you wyll geave me some light
how I may doe you service in the same kynde. And so Syr
ashamead to have fyllead a sheete of paper with so spungie
stuff, I humblye take my leave."
IV. 100. 3 pp. Holograph.
GEORGE GILPIN to SIR ROBERT SYDNEY.
1596[-7], February 9. The Hague.-I took occasion to move
unto Barnefield touching the arrest made by those of Zeland
on the Hollanders' ships, and what exception you would have
made if they had required your aid. He told me they under-
stood the Castle of Ramekens had shot at some ship; I
answered I did not believe it, but you had commandment to
stay ships bound westward; it might have chanced some ship
would not obey.
Touching your horse company I had speech with his
Excellency. I said that you purposing a voyage over, a reply
would come in fit time to forward the matter, and that I looked
every day for Sir Nicholas Parker. Since Sir F. Vere has been
at him, and cast forth that if the States would disburse the
money to reinforce the companies, there was no doubt her
Majesty would sooner allow the same in account. As to the
matter about the Zeland Regiment. I have prayed Sir William
[Browne ?] to tell you about the passports they of Zeland gave
to our country-folks that go to Antwerp and become Jesuits.
Collins, ii. 14-5; from E. 107.
GEORGE GILPIN to SIR ROBERT SYDNEY.
1596[-7], February 9.(1)—The Hague. Relating a malcontent-
ment between Count Hohenlo and Sir Francis Vere, which
ended in good sort.
Collins, ii. 14; from E. 106.
(1) The date is not given in the letter, which however is endorsed 9 Feb. 1596.
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ROWLAND WHYTE to SIR ROBERT SYDNEY.
1596[-7], February 14. Strand.-" My last was by the post
of the 12 of Feb., being Saturday night." Sunday morning Sir
Thomas Sherley delivered me 100l. on the warrant, which he
stood to have, promising "that I will not defalke out of yt the
money my honorable cosen owes me.” I besought him to
consider my danger if I delivered such a warrant without making
you acquainted. I offered to give him my acquittance for so
much as I received; which he accepted, but wills me to write to you
to have the warrant when he pays more money. This day Sir Ha.
Harrington dines with him and promises to take order for the
501. you owe your cousin. Sir Harry will take no interest, but
takes it kindly that he shall this day redeem his plate. Sir
T. Sherley told me that Mr. Kennell wrote to have 300l. out of
this warrant, for so much paid by him for you in Middelboro ;
but I gave it no furtherance. As to payments he had made
(751.) The remaines must goe towards the banquett and reward
to the goships servants; for my lady hath yet no money. . .
My lady will not heare of the christning till your return and I
dare not tell her that you have no leave to come over.
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Yesterday I was told at Court that you were much blamed
for suffering the ships for Spain to go by you without arrest,
seeing you had such commandment hence. I answered that I
never heard of any such commandment to you.
I pray you send order about the christening of your daughter.
Lord Essex gives out that he will go to Wales to see his friends;
I believe he may, for here is little to be done. Mrs. Lettice
Garrett shall be a maid of honour. Sir John Norres sendes
over still the comfort of a peace, and now my Lord Boroughes
going over is almost dead."
'
Mr. Lake makes suit to you on behalf of this gentleman, Mr.
Rider, his wife's kinsman, who desires to follow the wars and
to begin at Flushing; you shall bind Mr. Lake unto you if you
place him in your own company with such allowance as other
gentleman have, which I said was at most but 5s. a week.
Collins, ii. 16, a small part only; from E. 108. 3 pp.
ROWLAND] WHYTE to SIR ROBERT SYDNEY.
1596[-7], February 18. Strand... "My Lord of Essex
hath ever since kept his chamber and few have accesse unto
hym; he is sayd to be troubled with a loosnes. Her Majestie
visited hym yesterday in the forenoone; somthing their is that
occasions this malincholy, I make no doubt but you shall under-
stand yt from my Lord himself what yt is; truly I cannot learn.
I heare the Queen uses hym very graciously in his own parson ;
but in all other thinges his desires prevaile litle, either in matters
of great or litle moment. His jorney into Wales is dead again,
but his traine at Court is lessend by the discharging of xx men
that attended hym in ordinary. My Lord Treasurer is come to
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his own house at Strand, and Mr. Secretary now attends at Court;
he is a great counsailor, and by her Majestie specially graced and
favored. My Lord Chamberlain is sayd to be very ill, as sone
as I can have any meanes to come to 1000[Earl of Essex]
presence I will desire hym to have you in remembrance for
the cinq portes. My Lord of Hunsdon is thought shalbe Lord
Chamberlain by his death, or by resignation if he live, for his
body is to weake to brave the burden of the place.
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"Sir Th. Sherley hath bene put to many troubles, by the
marchants breaking, to borow money, plate, jewels of all his
frends, sonnes and daughters; land he offers to sell, but every
body affrayd to purchase yt, becaus he is an Accountant to the
Queen.
Your debt to the marchants growing upon soe excessive
interest, they by no meanes dare avow. To some privat Captain
here, that threaten them with complayning of yt, they answer
that as they cannot justifie the taking of yt, soe the Captain
cannot the receiving of yt, being to their own privat benefitt in
abusing the soldier to whom yt appurtained. They have gotten
as I heare a protection that they may come abroade safely to
audytt their accounts. I am promised both by Sir Thomas
Sherley and Mr. Meredith that in all thinges that concern you,
I shalbe called for. And in the meane tyme have desired
Beacher to collect your billes that I may view them, and soe
examine your pay.'"
""
I delivered a particular of the lease of Oteford to Sir John
Fortescu, and waited on him and my Lord Treasurer yesterday.
They were so busy about the privy seals that the time did not
serve for my business. I have seen many leases of parks.
in the rolls but that most fit for my purpose is
one "granted lately to my Lord Keaper, that now is, in Denbigh-
shire for his liffe and two of his sons, by which draught yours
shalbe drawen; but I feare my Lord Treasorer will dislike the
smalnes of the rent, being but vl." I will do my best to get it
pass as casily as I can.
"My lady is well and longes to heare from you, for untill she
doth, here wilbe no care taken of the christninge, nor who
shall christen yt.
My Lord Borow by the Queen is comanded to prepare to
goc into Ireland; but his comission is not signed. Sir John
Norres still sends a hope of peace.
Out of France tis said that all the fortes built within these
30 yeares shalbe rased to the ground, and that they have begun
yt upon Mount St. Katherine by Roan. That in Brittagne are
landed some Spaniards; . . here is great expectation what the
States will doc for the matter of shipping to joyne with ours.'
""
P.S." Mr. Secretary hath lent some part of his house in
Chelsey to Sir Walter Rawleigh."
IV. 105.
3 pp.
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GEORGE GILPIN to SIR ROBERT SYDNEY.
1596[-7], February 18. The Hague.-Acknowledging his
letters of 12th and 13th, and marvelling that his journey over
was stayed. I had a despatch from her Majesty with letters to
the States and his Excellency, about ships to join with hers.
I hope the demand will be granted. His Excellency promised
to further all, so the men were not called away. Monsr. Caron
brought over the ratification of the League, which was welcome
and draws the Provinces to contribute more frankly. . . . Of your
Horse Company I will do what in me lies; but my hope is
less, because his Excellency is so cold. His Excellency goes
next week towards Arnheim, and Sir Francis must along,
having somewhat in hand. The complaints against freebooters
in Flushing come in more and more; so I think they will shortly
send the informations, requiring punishment.
Collins, ii. 16; from E. 109.
ROWLAND WHYTE to SIR ROBERT SYDNEY.
1596[-7], February 19. Strand.-Lord Essex keeps his
chamber. The Queen went to-day to Chelsey, to my Lord
Admiral's to dinner. Lord Borowe's despatch for Ireland is in
hand. "200 [Sir R. Cecil] is in greatest credyt here, 1500 [the
Queen] passing the most part of the day in privat and secret
conference with hym; 24 [Sir W. Raleigh] beleves by his meanes
to be called to execute his office. My lady is well, but till
she heare from you will take no order for the christning.
Your busines of Oteford only depends upon Sir John Fortescu
his conferring with my Lord Treasorer."
Collins, ii. 17; from E. 110.
•
The EARL of ESSEX to SIR ROBERT SYDNEY.
[1596-97], February 20. Robin. I am not in case to
write largely either in complements or of affaires. I do write
affectionately to you, as I must do ever; and wish thatt nott
my word but some other reall demonstration might make you
know how much you are beloved of your true frend. Essex."
'.
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P.S.-" Love the bearer, this honest valiant captain, the
more for my sake, for I will be thankfull for yt and he will
deserve yt."
Collins, i. 115 (Memoirs of the Sydneys); original not found.
ROWLAND WHYTE to SIR ROBERT SYDNEY.
1596[-7], February 21. Yesterday by Captain Brown I
received yours of the 11 and 13 of Feb. Another of the 15
I received by William Reade and the wild boar was left at Essex
House. I went to the Court and desired them to let my lord
know; word was sent (for his lordship keeps his chamber)
that he took it in good part: "order was given to Mr. Cholmeley
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to have yt baked, yt is sweet and good as the cookes affirme
that viewed yt." My lady seeing the doubtfulness of your
return sends me this day to Lord Southampton to desire him.
to be godfather; and Mrs. Lucretia goes to the Countesses of
Sussex and Bedford to be godmothers. The christning is
to-morrow come sennight. The three greater children rejoice.
in your remembrance of them. Lady Huntingdon told me
that the Queen often speaks of them, "and that she never
saw any child come towards her with a better or bolder grace,
then Mrs. Kat. did." Lady Huntingdon desires to have
your two elder daughters left with her, when my Lady comes
over to you. Touching the 500l. from Sir Tho. Sherley,
now that I understand you have assigned 300l. to Mr. Kennell,
I will use the best reasons I can to bring Sir T. Sherley to allow it.
The other 2001. shall be distributed as you direct. There
remains in Sir T. Sherley's hands 50l. I will not part with the
warrant till he have given me his bill to Kennell. I am now
viewing the accounts between you and the merchants from the
beginning. In a month I hope to see what remains to you or
to them. "Yf you be in their debt, then yt growing upon that
interest which they dare not avouch, you . . . may choose whether
you allow yt or no.” There is no stirring in the matter of your
horse till Mr. Charon's return; take care that he be warranted
by his Excellency to deal in it with the Queen.
،،
My Lord Borowes going to Ireland stands thus: that the
Queen upon a sodain hastens the despatch, but by and by yt is
forgotten. nobody gives yt furtherance but the Queens
own resolution, and his standing upon an imprest of 3,000l. and
a house furnished makes her Majesty let yt fall."
Mr. Secretary went on Saturday to Blackfriars to see my Lord
Cobham; the first day they met since lady Cecil's death.
Lord Cobham is ill; his son Harry comes daily to the Queen ;
the father is willing to resign his places especially the Cinque
Ports to his sons. If you mean to be a suitor, I do not see
what way to devise. Unless a private motion be made to the
Queen before he die, it will be too late after his death to send
you word. If Lord Essex would deal he were the fittest. His
keeping in is noted of all; what troubles him greatly is lands
of Sir John Parrots, now called in question for the Queen. The
Queen uses him very well, and he often goes privately to
her. "Mr. Secretary kcapes his table againe and now waites.
publiquely." Capt. Masterson brings a letter from Lord Essex.
Collins, ii. 17, with large omissions; from E. 111.
ROWLAND WHYTE to SIR ROBERT SYDNEY.
1596[-7], February 22. Capt. Masterson stays his departure.
My Lord Chamberlain's weakness makes all think he cannot
live long; what you do for the Cinque Ports you must do
speedily. Lord Essex kept his bed most of yesterday; but
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one of his chamber told me he was not sick. There is not
a day that the Queen sends not often to see him, and himself
every day goes privately unto her. I purpose to desire him
to have you in remembrance for that place.
Lord Southampton will most willingly be godfather. Lady
Sussex sware that she longed to be a godmother, and is proud
that she is chosen. My Lady desires Capt. Brown to stay
his journey to the country till the christening be past, for she
will use his service here that day. Till Sir Jo. Fortescue and
my Lord Treasurer meet, nothing can be done in Oteford;
and my Lord Treasurer is sick.
Collins, ii. 18; from E. 112.
ROWLAND WHYTE to SIR ROBERT SYDNEY.
1596[-7], February 25. Strand.-Ned Morgan delivered me
the 22 of Feb. a packet from you. To Mr. Secretary I delivered
first his own letter, which when he had read, he used these
words unto me: "Yf you mistrust me with the delivering of
the letter to the Lords you may deliver yt yourself." Seeing
in his countenance some dislike I answered I was sorry he
should have such opinion of me, seeing I was commanded by
my
Lord Governor to deliver it to him, unless it were his pleasure
I should deliver it at the Council. He then took the letter.
(6
My Lord of Essex comes out of his chamber in his gown
and
night cap." I acquainted him with your letter to the Lords.
He made no doubt you would give good reason for the thing
the Queen much blamed you for here. A Flushing skipper has
oft had conference with his lordship, "who is lodged and dieted
upon his charges in a vitling house by Charing Crosse, where
I heare he dominiers and meanes to drincke my Lord out of
debt.
Full 14 dayes his Lordship kept in; her Majesty, as I hard,
resolved to breake hym of his will and to pull down his great
hart, found yt a thing impossible, and sayes he holds yt from
the mothers syde; but all is well againe, and no doubt he will
grow a mighty man in our state."
Lord Cumberland makes doubt of going to sea, because Lord
Thomas [Howard] and Sir Walter Raughley were to be joined
with him in equal authority. Mr. Smith told me the Queen in
words to him blamed you about the shipping passed for Spain ;
but he tells me you are not by any letter from the Lords
warranted to stay them by force. Mr. Hix tells me Mr. Secrc-
tary brought your letter to my Lord Treasurer, and protested
that your reasons were well allowed of. The physicians vary
in their opinion of Lord Cobham. It is reported my Lord
Deputy and Sir Jo. Norres shall return out of hand; I do not
hear that Lord Boroughs dispatch is signed. "The Lords have
bene these 3 dayes busied about the accounts of Sir Tho. Sherley
to anno 1590. I saw how he demands by peticion 3021. which
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was paid you upon the account of 87. Yf he can have yt passe,
yt shall content hym; but as yet, the Lords resolve in nothing.
Sir Thomas promised me this day that I shall have a bill to
Kennell, that he will answer hym 300l. of your debt upon the
warrant of horses."
Sir Jo. Fortescu told me unasked that Oteford should be dis-
patched as soon as he could find my Lord Treasurer at leisure.
The christening is on St. David's day: "my young master
saies that his little sister shall weare a leeke the day of her
christning."
P.S." Here is a servant of Sir Ed. Uvedals that brought
letters to my Lord Treasorer and Mr. Mainard from hym, and
returnes with answer from both. I hope your Lordship is
acquainted withall."
Collins, ii. 19, with omissions; from E. 118.
SIR ROBERT SYDNEY to LADY SYDNEY,
1596[-7], February 25. Flushing." I praise God for your
happy delivery. I kan not bee assured to bee at the
christning... My Lord of Southampton hath promised to bee
the godfather, the chois of the godmothers I leave to yourself."
XVIII. 80.
p.
ROWLAND WHYTE to SIR ROBERT SYDNEY.
1596[-7], February 27. Strand. Yesternight at Court 1000
[Lord Essex] called me aside and privately said unto me:
"Your master hath wrytten unto me that yf 500 [Lord Cobham]
dy he will stand for such a place . and desires my furtherance,
which I protest he shall have and none other. . . I hold nobody
so fitt for yt as hymself. Neither doe I heare that anybody
stands for yt but 30 [Henry Brooke], who of all men is the
unfittest, and such hath his base villanies bene towards me,
which to the world is to well knowen, that he shalbe sure never
to have yt, if I can keape hym from yt. I make no doubt but
that great meanes will be used for hym, and at this instant he
hath a stronge party for hym. But hath your Master wrytten
to anybody els about yt?"
I assured him you had written to no one else; that her
Majesty is by those that hinder your preferment made to
believe that Flushing of so great worth as makes her think you
unworthy of any other place. I besought him to consider the
uncertainty of your Government, and that places at home are
not at all times void. As for 30 [Henry Brooke] I understood
his purpose is to have it by resignation or by being joined in
the patent. I will, he said, take care to prevent it. . . I said,
it is reported that her Majesty is offended with you for not
obeying her commandments for the stay of the ships going to
Spain. What you hear, quoth he, is true and I have been
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chidden for defending your master's doings, and assured the
Queen he had no warrant to stay them by force; her Majesty
said she willed word to be sent; but I told her it had not been
done and she had no reason to blame him. I told him of your
answer to the Lords, which he said had been read to the Queen
by Mr. Secretary and gave her satisfaction. Withal I told him
in what wants Flushing was of victual and munition, to have
made good her Majesty's commandment if it had been absolute.
You have heard that during the time Lord Essex kept his
chamber he oft sent to the Queen about business. He, that
he sent to satisfie her Majesty with the weaknes of your direc-
tion for the stay of the ships, told me that the Queen used very
many good speaches of you, that you were a very fine gentleman
and had many good parts, but that your mynd was to much
addicted to the presence chamber. . . Yesterday a principall
follower of my lord of Essex told me that he saw two letters
of yours sealed with gold and the broad arrow-head, directed
to two of the maydes, and that a knight, who was too open,
had the charge to deliver them. I thincke yt was told me of
purpose because I shuld take notice of yt."
Collins, ii. 20; from E. 114.
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GEORGE GILPIN to SIR ROBERT SYDNEY.
1596[-7], February 28. The Hague. Acknowledging his
letter of the 22nd, and inquiring as to whether a letter with
copies of intercepted letters had been received. The proceedings
at home are stranger because unlooked for and contrary to the
course that would be found better if the advice of those in these
parts were heard. I am without my compass, and cannot think
they are in the right. "The reiterating of the commission to
stay the shyppinge is so much the straunger in that nothinge
was tolde nor knowen therof by Caron and would be marvayled
at the more here because no such thinge is advertysed unto them:
and pray God that one day wee fynd not thinconvenience and
feele the smart ere yt can be amended.”
I wish you good answer from home, and that these men had
better consideration. . . I have told the Council about the
soldiers of Flushing and think they write unto you. The question
between Holland and Zeland is resolved by the General States
to the advantage of the Hollanders. "Methinkes you could
never have a fitter tyme to feele those men, and put in for the
regiment, whyle they are in pyke against these." Count Solms
seeing no reconcilement with Holland will stay in the country,
in the hope of employment in a place worthy his quality.
Concerning your Horse Company I perceive nothing done by
his Excellency; but a letter is written from the Council of
State to her Majesty requiring that yours and Sir Nicholas
Parker's companies might be reinforced as heretofore; which
letters his Excellency will second. Sir N. Parker shall be the
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bearer; and when Caron returns he is like to have some com-
mission about it. Three or four days hence his Excellency
departs towards Arnheim.
P.S.-I understand they of Zeland stand to their resolution
to have 3 Coronels; but Monsr. Nassau is like to be none of
them.
Collins, ii. 21, latter part only; from E. 115.
ROWLAND WHYTE to SIR ROBERT SYDNEY.
1596[-7], February 28. Strand.-Enclosing a copy of the
warrant for lost horses. Sir Thomas Sherley defers his letter to
Mr. Kennell for the payment of 3007. in discharge of so much
of your debt till Saturday. Meantime he wills me to send for your
own acquittance for the whole sum. . . When I asked in how
short time Mr. Kennell might be satisfied he answered in 3 or 4
months at the furthest. Sir T. Sherley and the merchants
come to no accord, and the Lords for all their often sytting about
the Treasorers great account doe resolve upon nothing.
To-morrow I shall have a note of your cheques under Sir Tho.
Wilkes' hand, and will see how the account stands between you,
the Treasurer, and the merchants.
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""
My Lord Treasurer is not well, and the time does not serve
to move him in Oteford. My Lord Chamberlain grows weaker;
his eldest son earnestly sues to be Lord Warden of the Cinque
Ports. Lord Essex again keeps his Chamber; I heard 200
[Sir R. Cecil] has been with him with great protestations of
assurednes unto him, but it took not that success which was
looked for.
To-morrow is the christening; Lady Bedford now sends word
she cannot come, neither will she nominate a deputy. My Lady
has sent to Lady Essex to give Mrs. Bes. Sidney leave to be
the other godmother. . . These easterly winds keep from you
letters of 14, 18, 19, 21, 22 and 25 Feb.; the 27, which is of
importance, and this of the 28 I send by my man to Gravesend
to deliver to a trusty messenger.
"Yt is reported that the English troopes in France will be
cashed at the six moneths end, or recalled to be sent to Yreland."
Mr. Secretary takes it unkindly that you desire a teste of the
receipt of letters delivered to him. I wrote what he said in my
letter of 25 Feb.; and now a gentleman of his said it was strange
you should have any diffidence in a Secretary of State that ever
loved you.
I answered a teste was desired to assure you I had
delivered it.
Collins, ii. 22, with large omissions; from E. 116.
(1) Collins, "Cashired."
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ROWLAND WHYTE to SIR ROBERT SYDNEY.
1596[-7], March 1. Strand.
Strand." This day a speach was at
Court that my Lord Chamberlain cannot live." I besought
Lord Essex to have you in remembrance; on Monday he goes
towards Bristow, and means not to be here till Easter eve;
it is given out it is for his health's sake. In the mean time it
gives opportunity for others. To me he said this evening he
would not forget your leave, nor the other matter before his
going.
CC [Lady Huntingdon] told me she spoke to Mr. Secretary
about your leave, but assured me 30 [Henry Brooke] would
carry away the Cinque Ports from all. . . My Lord Chamberlain
bequeaths his eldest son 3000l. a year land, and 10000l. in goods.
I hear the Queen is determined to have a new Treasurer at
Wars, and Sir Thomas Fludde is here attending to be established;
it is not yet much spoken of. Sir John Fortescue and Lord
Buckhurst have been three times this week at my Lord
Treasurer's, about this business of Sir T. Sherley. Lord
Borowes departs not till Norres come from Ireland once more.
My Ladys teeth doe ake extremely. Mrs. Kat. Sidney hath
the yellow jawniss; the rest are all well."
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Collins, ii. 23, with slight omissions; from E. 117.
SIR FRANCIS VERE to SIR ROBERT SYDNEY.
1596[-97], March 1. The Hague. I have foreborne to trouble
you this good while for want of a messenger. Sir Nicholas
Parker will inform you as to the course intended for your horse
company. As for the regiment of Zeeland Mr. Gilpin will have
advertised you what passed betwixt Vanderwercke and him.
My opinion is that they of Zeeland will be glad to profit them-
selves in this controversy with Holland; it cannot hinder you
to let them use your name. The Count Maurice is within
theas three dayes goyng for Gueldreland to assyst in theyr
landtsdaghe, as lykewyse to Over Iseall to the same effeact.
And wyll worcke whatt he kann to draw the warr this sommre
into those quarters. Butt of any sodan exployct I hear nott,
thoghe I knowe thatt boathe in those partts and nott farr from
you he is att this present tamperyng; he hathe promisead to
send me worde when any thyng is to be done, and I wyll
acquaynt you thearwith as soone. Her Magestie shall have the
shippyng she hathe demaundead, butt yeatt they have nott made
theyr ansuear. Wheather we shall by sieges or yncursions
make warr this sommre is nott resolvead; neyther wyll, tyll
they be more asseuread which way the Kyng wyll sende his
forces, and thatt they may see whatt hope is to be had of her
Magesties intendead voyadg. Howbeytt, I fynd the sownder
partt of opinion thatt itt wyll fytt beste for the State to make
a loose warr; asweal for thatt itt wyll geave a greater lustre
De L-16
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to the late league, in beyng ready styll by diversyon to ayead
the French Kyng, as also, in the true use thearof in this con-
juncture of thennemyes povertye and weaknes, advantage us
by disordryng them in the bowells of thear provinces, more
then the wynnyng of any one place, and besydes suite beast
with the States of theas contryes, who by reason of the armyng
theas shyppes ar not able to undregoe the chardge of a Royall
siege... Your lordships most affectyonatt to doe you service.
Fr. Vere."
IV. 110. 3 pp. Holograph.
ROWLAND WHYTE to SIR ROBERT SYDNEY.
1596[-7], March 2. "At a Scriveners ship by the Exchange."
The christening was yesterday. Lady Sussex named her
Bridget. Lady Bedford sent a bowl as from a third godmother.
. . . The captains of Flushing were there and had all things
prepared.
This morning I was at Blackfriars. It is now held certain
Lord Cobham cannot live. Mr. Harry Brooke stands for the
Cinque Ports and to be Lord Lieutenant; both which are wished
unto you by the gentlemen of Kent. If my Lord of Essex is
able to do anything it will now appear. You may do well to
write him such a letter as may be showed to the Queen, desiring
him to deal for you for the Cinque Ports. Lord Boroughe's patent
was signed yesterday, and he now prepares to be gone; I hear
he is like to loose the Brill. Lord Southampton has leave for
a year to travel, and purposes to be with you before Easter.
He told my Lady you had no leave. It never concerned you
to be here so much as at this instant, but I fear it will not be
granted, till their purpose is served.
"I wryte this hastely unto you, finding Mr. Dericke not gon
with my other packet, but now ready to goe towards Billingsgate.
I desire him. . to persuade the sea Captains to doe their best
to get over.
""
Collins, ii. 23, with slight omissions; from E. 118.
The EARL OF ESSEX to SIR ROBERT SYDNEY.
1596[-7], March 4. Robin, I do beleeve now that my
Lord Chamberlayne will dy. And I am resolved yf his Lordship
do teake himself to another world to deal ernestly and con-
fidently for you. I know Lord Brooke doth resolve to try
both his credit with the Queen and all his frendes in this cause.
But I will protest unto the Queen against him, and avow that
I will think it is the reward of his slanders and practice against
me, yf the Queen should lay honor upon him. Of these things
I will geve you accompt and so with my best wishes I rest, your
true friend Essex.
،،
You know by my hand that this is my wifes pen and ink. "
Collins, i. 115, (Memoirs of the Sydneys); original not found,
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ROWLAND WHYTE to SIR ROBERT SYDNEY.
1596[-7], March 4. London.-Yesterday Thomas delivered
me a letter from you with others to Lord Essex, Lord Buck-
hurst and Mr. Arthur Champernoun dated 25 of February.
What you require me to do on behalf of Mr. Kennell I will
observe. You may perceive by my letters that I have been
careful to draw Sir Th. Sherley to allow it, and then make
payment of the 300l. to Mr. Kennell. Touching Oteford, untill
my Lord Treasorer be well, whose hands are bownd up this cold
weather, yt can have no end.
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And now I will acquaint you with some thing which I
heare of the secrets in Court. 24 [Sir W. Raleigh] hath bene
very often very privat with 1000 [Earl of Essex] and is the
mediator of a peace between hym and 200 [Sir R. Cecil] who
likewise hath bene privat with hym. 24 alledges how much
good may grow by yt. 1500 [Queen] continuall unquietnes
will turn to contentments: dispatches for all matters of war and
peace for the safety of the land will goe forward to the hurt of
the common enemies. 1000 was yesterday in the after noone
two houres at my Lady Russels house in Blackfriars. How O.
will like of this, when yt is knowen, you may in your own wisdom
judge of; but 1000, wearied with not knowing how to please,
is not unwilling to harken to these motions made unto hym for
the publique good."
Lord Essex goes on Monday by her Majesty's leave to Wig-
more and Raglan. I desired him before his departure to desire
her Majesty to licence your return, and to move her in the matter
of the Cinque Ports. Your leave he promises to deal in; "and
for my Lord Chamberlain, sayd he, yt is here sayd he will
live." Mr. Hen. Brooke, Sir Ed. Wooton and the two Lords
Buckhurst and Hunsdon do stand for the Cinque Ports.
Lord Borow has his patent and instructions signed, but not
yet delivered. It was told me 900 [Burghley] does not like
his going, but stands that it is fitter to commit the sword to
Sir Robert Sydney or Sir John Norres. My Lord Borow is
cheifly beholding to Mr. Secretary for this imploiment, who
at this houre is the greatest counsailor of England in all matters
of dispatches, and lookes to be observed by the greatest that
have occasion to use hym."
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Lady Warwick is troubled that her brother is not suffered to
return ere Lord Borow be sent away. Sir William Russel
hath given up the great house in Dublin, trussed up his stuff,
put his train to bord-wages, and lives retired in a litle howse,
expecting his revocation er lord Borow be landed.
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My Lord Treasurer saies that you have no reason to put hym
to such paines as you doe to reade your ciphres, he knowes you
can wryte a better hand, and desires you to use yt unto hym or
to let some other wryte them for you. Mr. Hix tells me that he
was angry because he cold not reade yt, and cast yt ofte from
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hym; your lordship may doe very well to have a care to please
hym yf you meane to have your letters reade. He told me that
he wold move the Queen for the magazin of vitle, and willd
me to name the Marchants that wold assure her Majestie her
money.
I told hym Mr. Beecher was one, and such as he wold have
joine with hym, whose offers and demands were found by your
Lordship the most resonable of any others. Then he looked
amongst all his bundels for a note you wryte you lefte with hym
about 6 pieces, but cold fynd none. Then he bid me make one
and give yt hym, for his memory wold els faile hym when he were
with the Queen, and promises as his health wold give hym leave
to go to the Queen he wold be myndful of these thinges.
Sir John Fortescue has done nothing in your business.
""
"My lord of Essex before he reade your letter looked upon
the date, which was the 2nd of August, and then in the presence
of all after dinner sayd: your Master wryt this letter before
his going out of England, he wills me to be often with hym and
soe I will.
Here is a speach growen very hote above staires that Sir
Ed. Stafford shalbe the other Secretary and that out of hand.
I have bene very inquisitive of Sir Walter Rawley. His
doings are worthily comended here; he once spake with the
Queen, but not private; comes seldom to court, and then but
to the presence. His Guiana voiadge is a foote, my lord Thomas
[Howard] and Sir George Carew joine with him in person and
fortune.
Sir Anthony Ashley is still in the fleet, and his disgrace
continewes on all sydes; but I heare my lady Ritch hath
undertaken to appease the Earle of Essex.
My lady Warwick told me that in her letter their was no
buisnes of yours contained, but if I had any occasion to use her
to further any of yours I shuld come boldly unto her. . .
The States doe lye at Customer Smiths howse in Fanchurch
Streete. I was with Mr. Valke and delivered hym the letters
with the labels volantes which he tooke and shewed to the rest,
but wold not open them, and they all made me this answer,
Charon being by: That they were soe much assured of your
Lordships love to the United Provinces and their good, and of
your private affection unto themselves, that they wold desire
no greater testimony of yt then already they had, and therefore
desired me to seale them up, and deliver them, which to-morrow
morning, God willing, I meane to doe. Mr. Massinger can
procure the lone of no money, unless yt were to steede you
upon an assured preferment at court. He goes not forward
with the purchase of Inglefield.
Sir Francis Vere is at Court, and exceedingly graced by
my
lord of Essex. If the States have any forces hence, here 'tis
said that Sir Francis Vere and his brother will have the comand
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of them.
An honest gent. told me he feared the States shuld
not prevaile if their buisnes did concern men or money, but that
her Majestie is resolved to have her paiments rest[ored].(¹)
Sir Thomas Baskervile, and Sir Ar. Savage shall be
Collonels of these 2000 men that doe goe into France, and the
Captains that were imploied in the Indian voiadge are preferd
before others.
My Lord of Shrosbery is at last gon to Diep, but shall not
find the King as he thought at Roan, but at Meaulx, where he
staies to be neare his Army, and not to be farre from his
Mistress that is ready to ly down at Monseau.
Their is a supply of men sent into Yreland and the danger
greater then ever yt was; here is a speach that Sir William
Russell shalbe revoked.
Your armor I canot heare of. Capt. Hopton is out of town;
Sir Edward Winckfield out of town; Capten Flemming mett
with a man of his yesterday and demanded the armor, he sayd
yt was lockt up in a truncke in his Masters chamber, and that
he had not the key. This is all I can say as yet of yt.
Capten Hundon hath a letter of my Lord of Essex to have
his company received into Flushing. The casting of dice by the
Captens of Flushing, who shall remove, will peradventure not
well please you, nor them. It may be Captain Berry knowes
not of this nor others that are here. It was told me that the
Queen herself wold wryte about it, yf this did not prevaile.
In the matter of the Cinq Portes Mr. Leonard hath wished
me to be carefull of you to your freinds at court, but God
knowes what hindrance your own absence gives to this sute,
now that my Lord Essex goes away. Neither doe I know to
whom I shuld repaire, my lady Warwick being full of her own
discontentments, and my lady Huntingdon a sutor for her
lease of her jointur. All els so firme to the stronger party,
that nobody dares speake for you. I wold your Lordship wold
consider, yf it were best for you to wryte to the Queen her
self. I doe attend instructions and advice from you."
"At Capt. Berries (2) Chamber in Fleetstreat."
Collins, ii. 24, extracts only; the original is now divided, 2 pp.
being in E. 66, and 5 pp. in IV. 111, making 7 pp. in all.
ROWLAND WHYTE to SIR ROBERT SYDNEY.
1596[-7], March 6. Court.-"About midnight my Lord
Chamberlain died. I came this morning early to the Court,
and as my Lord of Essex went up to the Queen I humbly
besought hym to have you in remembraunce. . . He assured me
that he had a special care of yt, and his jorney into Wales is
put of by this accident, which I am very glad of." It is said
(1) The original is defective.
(2) Collins, "Bernes."
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my Lord Worcester is sent for in haste. The Court is full of
who shall have this and that office; most say Mr. Harry Brooke
shall have Eltam and the Cinque Ports, by reason of the
favour the Queen bears him. Lord Hunsdon is named for Lord
Chamberlain and Lord Lieutenant of Kent. "My last was late
yesternight by the post, and they da before by Capten Berry."
Collins, ii. 25; from E. 67.
ROWLAND WHYTE to SIR ROBERT SYDNEY.
1596[-7], March 7. Strand, Monday night.-Yesterday I
wrote by Capt. Goring. . . This evening my lord of Essex
called me unto him and this was his speech: I moved the Queen
this morning in your master's behalf for the Cinque Ports; her
answer was he is too young, and being governor of Flushing,
could not be present to answer every sudden danger of the
Ports. Even now I pressed her again, and she answers she
would not wrong the now Lord Cobham so much as to bestow
it from him on any inferior to himself. The Queen has been
moved for Lord Willoughby, but prefers Lord Cobham.
"Seing
he is like to carry yt away, I meane resolutly to stand for yt
myself . . . which yf I can obtain I wilbe most willing at all
tymes to resigne yt over to your master, as her Majesty may
be brought to like or allow yt. My Lord Treasorer is come to
Court and we satt in Counsell this after noone in his chamber;
I made yt knowen unto them that I had just cause to hate the
Lord Cobham for his villanous dealing and abusing of me, .
that in hym their is no worth. If theirfore her Majesty wold
grace hym with Honor, I may have just cause to thincke myself
litle regarded by her. I will wryte to your master at more
leisure, in the meane tyme advertise hym of this."
You can best judge what good you may expect here where
to be a nobleman born is more respected than to be virtuous
and worthy. This is no time to move your leave; all being
full of expectation where these offices will be bestowed, and her
Majesty troubled with motions for them by most that speak
unto her... I beseech you determine to live within your
compass and get out of debt, for I fear it will be long ere any
advancement be laid on you for your good.
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My Lady is still troubled with the toothake, and Mrs.
Bess. Sydney hath an ague, but Mrs. Kat. is recovered of the
yellow jawniss, the rest are in health.”
P.S.-Your packet of 1 March I received yesternight by the
Dutch post.
Mr. Bird is in the country expecting your re-
turn; neither durst I tell the truth of your stay, lest he would
have published it before I found fit to tell my Lady. This
morning news is come to Court that Amiens is surprised by the
Cardinal's forces.
Collins, ii. 26, with omissions; from E. 68.
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ROWLAND WHYTE to SIR ROBERT SYDNEY.
1596[-7], March 8th. Strand." In myne of the 5 I signified
unto you that Sir Tho. Flud was sent for to receive Sir Tho.
Sherleys place; which was true, but I doe not see that he is
established." Yet I fear Sir T. Sherley will out, for he accepts
no Bills of Exchange, keeps his house and can hold up his credit
no longer. . . Sir J. Fortescue told me to-day that there was
cause to fear Sir T. Sherley would be found faulty, and asked
if the soldiers wanted no pay at Flushing. I answered that I
did not hear they did and Mr. Kennell the Treasurer's deputy
was ever most carefull to see payments weekly satisfied. "But
how he shuld be able to doe yt now in respect of the breach of
the Merchants credyt, I cold not well tell. I beseach you lett
not me be the autor of this fall, which the Treasorer is like
to make. Yt is not yet publiq, but the want of health the cause
of his keaping in." I heard that my Lord Treasurer and Mr.
Secretary pity Sir T. Sherley, and deal with the Queen for him,
but find her mind estranged. I hard also that Sir Thomas is
much grieved withall, and now yelds under to heavy a burthen,
desiring her Majestie to extend upon goods, lands, and his all.”
It is now publicly known in Court that Lord Essex stands
for the Cinque Ports.
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Collins, iii. 27, with slight omissions; from E. 69.
SIR FRANCIS VERE to SIR ROBERT SYDNEY.
1596[-7], March 9. The Hague.-For yours of 26 February
and 1 March I give you thanks. "I am gladd you suspendead
the sendyng of your horses, for thatt my man Collynnes is nott
hear, and thatt my sealf expeact every day ordre to followe
his Excellencie into Gueldeland; by which meanes your
servantes and horses shall want the address of us, who would
have been ready to have assystead them. Butt if you have
no use of them thear, I doe thyncke you wear as good to
send them heather, bothe for thatt your charge shall nott be
yncreasead, as thatt on every sodayne occasyon you may have
them to searve your turne. For your compagnye of hors, Syr
Nycholas Parker, I am sure, hath informead you att large whatt
course shalbe taken att the returne of Monsieur de Caron, to
whome the States wyll seriously recommend the poursuit.
Touchyng the disordres of your compagnye, I have hearde
nothyng butt from your sealf; all which I am perswadead
would easely be redressead with a little more severitye in your
offycer, whose greateast defeact I have notead to be his lenitye.
Butt if they had so gotten the head thatt he could nott reduce
them to reason, I shall use the beast meanes I can. You shall
know when his Excellencie hathe any thyng in hand, and though
you come syngle the honor you doe hym is so great thatt he
cannott butt take itt exseedyng kyndlye; att the least you
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shall satisfye your sealf, and take awaye the occasyon of
blamyng you att home, when you transgreas nott her Majesties
commandments. I doe know the Ammyrall hath movead his
Excellencie in an exployct, butt whether itt be thatt you meane
or noe I knowe nott weall, butt ghease itt is some other whearof
you knowe nott and shalbe the executor of hym sealf. I have
nott yeatt in readynes owre ordres, nott that itt is a matter that
requyreath much labor, butt nott to hyde my fault, a thought-
fullnes in my sealf, which keapeath me from doying itt in some
good sortt. I will amend that fault, and send you them by the
fyrst; whearin I wyll make somwhatt the more hast, for thatt
I shall nott dare to aske of you the ordres sentt downe at
Plymmuth by my Lorde of Essex, tyll I have satisfyead your
requeast. I cannott wryte on jott of neewes, butt thatt we
have a freashe rumor from the Upper quartres thatt three of
thennemyes neaw regymentes marche towardes Tylmont.
This change of wynde hathe made you acquayntead how matters
stand att home, whearof when your leysure serveathe I shall be
gladd to have partt; and so syr I leave you to God."
VII. 141. 2 pp. Holograph.
ROWLAND WHYTE to SIR ROBERT SYDNEY.
1596[-7], March 12. Strand.-I am afraid that all my letters
since 14 February, which are 19 in number, are kept from you
by these high contrary winds. Lord Essex stood for the Cinque
Ports, but the Queen told him that the now Lord Cobham
should have it. Whereupon he resolved to leave the Court
and on Thursday 10 March his horses were ready; he went to
speak with my Lord Treasurer, and by Somerset House Mr.
Killigrew met him and willed him to come to the Queen. After
some speech had privately with her, she made him Master of
the Ordnance, which place he accepted and receives content-
ment by it.
It is confidently given out that Mr. Secretary shall be
Chancellor of the Duchy. Report goes that Lord Hunsdon shall
be Lord Chamberlain, Lord Worcester President of the North
and Sir William Russell Captain of Berwick. The Vice-
Chamberlain's place, Sir Walter Rauley, Sir Ed. Wootton
and Sir John Stanhop stand for.
This Saturday morning Sir William Hatton died in Holborn. . .
My Lord Treasurer takes it heavily, calling to remembrance
many late crosses by the death of his friends. Wednesday last
Sir John Fortescue discoursed my Lord Treasurer in the matter
of Oteford; who, as he tells me, gives his good allowance,
but referred it to some better leisure. The matter of Sir
Thomas Sherley has busied them. "Now I may boldly wryte
unto you that he is fallen, which I am sorry for, and this cours
is taken by the Lords; 30 Marchants doe undertake to make
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over the Treasure by Exchange at 34s. vjd. Flemish, and a
paimaster shalbe apointed to receve yt and pay yt to the
companies. The clothes and the increase shalbe comytted to
Babington and Bromley upon good security. These Account-
ants shall every half yeare, or yeare, deliver up their reconings
to an Auditor apointed for the service, and a resolution taken
that there shalbe no Treasorer.'
The Lords offered Mr. Meredith the Paymaster's place, with
2001. fee. He refuses, not willing to meddle in the affairs of
Princes, nor content with so small means.
Complaints are made of the Commissaries in Flushing and
Brill, as neglecting their duties by fear of the Governors. It is
like that Burchinshaw's informations may occasion new orders;
neither you nor others shall be made privy, till they be
determined. It is said every soldier shall every year receive
his just pay from his captain.
"I doe heare that yonge Sir Th. Sherley dares not goe
abroade, soe farre ingaged is he for his fathers dets that he
hath a purpose to crosse the seas." Dudley is forced to live
unknown, by the danger he is in for his master. Sir Tho.
Sherley's suit is that her Majesty may suffer him to sell his lands
for her satisfaction and his creditors; and seems resolute that
his debt to the Queen is small; but the world thinks otherwise.
I hear the Queen and the Lords are severely inclined.
This morning I moved Lord Essex to procure the Treasurer's
Company in Flushing for your kinsman Lieutenant Sydney.
His answer was Sir Thomas Sherley had made means to him for
it to be bestowed on his son:"but if the Queen will not give
yt hym, I assure you that young Sidney shall have yt.
In my
love to Mr. Sydney I was bold to make this motion, which I
pray you to second.
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Sir John Fortescue, going to the Court, lighted at my Lord
Treasurer's; but his Lordship was not to be spoken with,
and all turned back that have any business with him, by this
accident of Sir William Hatton's death. My Lady knows
not now where to receve her xl. a week you allow her untill the
resolution be taken in all things; she was paid to and for the
11 of March and no longer. Yt hath forced her to send to
Golding and James about yt, that she may be supplied with
meanes to goe to the markett, till further order be taken for
her by your lordship."
Lord Essex, the Lord Admiral and Mr. Secretary promise to
move your leave in a day or two. The Queen lends Lord
Boroghs 2000l. for his going to Ireland. He is exceedingly
bownd to 200 [Sir R. Cecil], without whose favor litle good is
donne here.” I am resolved not to deliver the warrant to Mr.
Kennel's man, till I see who shall answer the remainder due
to you. I fear it must be newly directed, for it is but to Sir
Th. Sherley. "When a paymaster is nominated and knowen
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I will take some course in yt; in the meane tyme I crave pardon
for disobeing your commandment in not letting Mr. Kennels
man have yt."
Collins, ii. 27-8, with omissions; from E. 70. 3 pp.
GEORGE GILPIN to SIR ROBERT SYDNEY.
1596[-7], March 14. The Hague.-Thanking him for the
communication of his letter to the Lords of the Council. I
presented your letter to the Council of State, adding such speech
as I thought convenient to prevent plaints against those that
are blameless. Touching the Zeland regiment I could not say
much, for the party opened himself no further; yet will tell
you the first letter of the man's name is Vanden Wercke, who
you know to be no plain speaker, but must be drawn from him
or come out by fits. The third colonel is Vander noot.(¹).
This afternoon I opened thus much to Monsieur Caron of the
good offices you did and the cold requital; he promised to
sound their humours and do what he could. I will do my best
to procure order about your Horse Company. . His Excellency
writ not of any service he intends, yet has two or three enter-
priscs in practice. The loss of Amiens made alarm here that it
will hinder the King's designs.
Collins, ii. 29; from E. 71.
GEORGE GILPIN to SIR ROBERT SYDNEY.
1596[-7], March 17. The Hague.-Two days ago I answered
you briefly touching the Zeeland regiments. I have since read
again the copy of your letter to the Lords of the Council, and
find in it so good and particular a discourse that methinks they
must rest satisfied with the alleged reasons. . . Monsieur Caron
hath his dispatch, and to-morrow or Saturday will set forward
towards you. I mean to move the Council of State to speak
to Mons. Caron about your Horse Company, though he is
himself forward enough to do you any service.
IV. 112. 1 p.
ROWLAND WHYTE to SIR ROBERT SYDNEY.
1596[-7], March 16. Strand.-Acknowledging packets of
10 and 12 March. I delivered your letters to Lord Essex, my
Lady and Sir Th: Flud. That for my Lord Treasurer I gave
to Mr. Secretary, because his father has not suffered any to
trouble him with anything these four or five days; they say
he is ill.
This day Mr. Secretary called me unto him and these were his
words: The letter from your master of 12 March was read to
the Queen by me; she commends his proceeding with the
merchants, and his care for the payment of the garrison, but
(1) Collins, " Vander Moot."
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so much dislikes their paltry dealing, as order is given to me
to have letters of thanks written to him, and others to them of
her just displeasure; such of them as he most finds fault with
shall be sent for to answer for their speeches and doings. I
moved her Majesty for his leave; but she says till matters be
better settled for the garrison he cannot come away.
This was
my answer: I beseech your Honour to move her Majesty with
the wants for the safety of Flushing; for my master's presence
without good store of victual and munition, cannot defend the
town. He answered that he would do it.
Lord Essex cannot yet get his patent as Master of the
Ordnance. Sir John Fortescue offered it twice to her Majesty,
but she found some exceptions. This afternoon he presented
it himself, but for all that it is not done, which moves the Earl
greatly. I delivered the note which I now send to you. He read
it and said that until his own bill was signed he could not
well embrace the other, and that he saw some devices to
forestall him ; for I heare, sayd he, that they wold have his
patent, I meane Brookes, signed before myne, or as sone as
myne, but I will take a cours. He sayd no more but went
his way from me."
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Lady Warwick moved Lord Essex for you; he says he has
good hope, but she holds it desperate, and that Lord Cobham
shall have it. . . I hear Lord Cobham hearing how disdainfully
Lord Essex speaks of him in public, protests to hate the Earl
as much... Lord Essex assures me that if young Sherley
have not the Treasurer's Company, Lieutenant Sidney shall.
Mr. Lovell the cofferer is dead and old Fookes shall come in his
place. Your accounts with the merchants I cannot finish till
Mr. Meredith be at more leisure. You should not doubt of the
despatch of Oteford if it lay in my power; the cause of the
stay is my Lord Treasurer not being well. The warrant for the
lost horse I have, and know not what to do with it; for
no direct order is taken with the Low Country causes, only a
resolution to have no treasurer but a paymaster.
You have cause to marvel that your letter to the Lords was
not read at Council Board; but my Lord Treasurer being away,
there is little sitting. The delay of your leave is a kind of a
denial. Lady Huntingdon is a suitor for a lease for her jointure ;
her wants are extreme and her debts exceed 2,400l.; she cannot
assist you in the Cinque Ports, till that be done. Sir John
Stanhope is too beholding to the party that favours Lord
Cobham, to do anything for you. I have too often troubled
you with the Presence Chamber. It was Lady Warwick and
Sir Edward Dier who wished your enemies had not had that
way to hurt you in the Queen's favour. Lately Sir Gilly
Meirick told me he was sorry to hear of courses you held that
harmed your reputation. "Hearing of it from these kind of
persons I could not chuse in dischardge of my duty but to
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advertise it; for Sir Edward Dier in plaine termes told me,
that he hard the Queen had such an impression of yt grownded
in her, as she thought you to young for any place about her."
[The Note delivered to the Earl of Essex.]
Informing him that he had advertised his master of her
Majesty's resolution touching his suit for the Cinque Ports. And
begging him, if he stands not for it himself, to consider reasons
on his master's behalf. Also beseeching him to remember his
motion on behalf of Mr. Sydney for the Treasurer's company.
Collins, ii. 29-31, with slight omissions; from E. 72 and 73.
ROWLAND WHYTE to SIR ROBERT SYDNEY.
1596[-7], March 17. Strand." The Queen is greatly
incensed and disquieted with Sir Thomas Sherleys doings;
for he made at first 4,000l. the cause of his breaking, and now
every day the somme encreases to 5, 6 and 7,000l. which moves
the Lords likewise to dislike of his untrue certificat.
My Lady wanting her 10l. a weeke is somwhat troubled, but
she hopes to receve from you present order for yt. In my
opinion this keeping of two houses is of more charge then your
fortune is able to beare, and now that you see soe smale hope
of return, I wold to God you wold thinke upon having my lady
and children with you."
IV. 113. p.
ROWLAND WHYTE to SIR ROBERT SYDNEY.
1596[-7], March 19. Strand.-Yesterday Lord Essex' bill
was signed, and he is Master of the Ordnance. This afternoon.
the Lords were at my Lord Treasurer's, about the accounts of
Sir T. Sherley; it is said he owes the Queen more than he is
worth. There is no resolution for the Low Countries, only that
the weekly lendings shall be sent over. "Beechers protection
is not signed; yt is he that is the informer of all Sir Th. Sherleys
actions to the Queen, and that is able to doe hym most harm
as is thought." As for your debt to them, I can have no time
with Mr. Meredith, he is so busied with these broils. I have a
note of all bills Beecher has of yours from Oct. 1594. Advises
as to the most suitable form of demand for allowance.
Sir Nicholas Parker delivered me a great packet of yours.
I delivered Lord Essex your letter. He read the Queen's letter
and my Lord Treasurer's. He only said: "Yt is a very good
letter, and be carefull to have yt speedily delivered." He
advised Lady Warwick as best to deliver it. I went to Lady
Warwick; her answer was with all her heart, but she goes on
Monday to North Hall, and persuaded me to go with it to 40.
To him I went and delivered your letters. I went to 20 [Sir
J. Stanhope] and acquainted him with your suit, desiring his
advice; "by God, sayd he, yt is to late, for yt is already granted
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and to 30" [Lord Cobham]. When I heard him say this I did
not trouble him with the letter.
I took boat at Court and went to Baynards Castle and gave
my Lady Huntingdon notice; she told me she could not be at
Court till Tuesday, and could not advise me.
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When I saw no comfort in any of these places, I returned
to the Court again, and sought out 15, who advised me to give
the letter to n.n."[Lady Rich.] In going towards her I met
honest 11 who promised to do it, if all others failed. To n.n.
I presented your service; she thanked you, and told me she
was sorry to hear the Queen say you should not yet come over ;
then took me aside and said the Queen of late asking her what
news, she answered she was glad to hear the good choice of a
Warden of the Cinque Ports, naming you. The Queen said
she had not disposed of it. I beseeched her to do you a favour
and deliver this letter to the Queen; she kissed it and took
it... and without reading the contents put it in her bosom
and assured me this night or to-morrow it would be read.
My Lord Treasurer now admits such as have business, and I
hope the fairness of the weather will bring him to Court.
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A restraint being made of the transportation of beer, the
2 burgermasters of Flushings factor came unto me and told me
that he cold not enjoy the benefitt of her Majesties grant for
them, and desired me to procure liberty to transport over
some at this tyme; which by peticion to my Lord Treasorer I
obtained for xx ton at this tyme." . . The Queen says Sir Harry
Cocke shall be cofferer
I marvell Will Read lost his passage, having letters of such
importance. I do not find you have received mine sent by post
on 19 Feb.
Collins, ii. 31-3, with omissions; from E. 74. 4 pp.
SIR ROBERT SYDNEY to LADY SYDNEY.
[1597], March 21. Flushing.—I begin to resolve that I shall
have no leave, which must be purposely crossed. If it be not
granted, make known to the Lords and Ladies, who promised
to deal for it, that you will entreat their favours some other
time; and that I have sent for you to come over, though it
seems hard, when my estate requires it so much, that I should
not obtain a month or two, since it is apparent that it is not
the Queen's service that requires me here; and lastly that I
cannot but see the extreme inequality between others and me.
"If I may not bee in England by Easter tearme, I wil not goethogh
I have leave. For I may not bee hence in the sommer considering
the thretnings of the ennimy and other busines that I have
heer to do." I would have you provide to come hither; I will
not hereafter have you so long from me if I can choose. Touch-
ing your weekly entertainment it can be to no purpose to send
a warrant unless there is a new Treasurer. Meantime I am
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sure Golding has sent you some of my rents. "If my fortune
bee not good now, I hope it wil bee better one day. In the
meane time wee must make the best of our own, and make
much one of another, and care only for them that deserv wel of
us; and God I trust one day wil send better fortune."
XX. 17. 21 pp.
ROWLAND WHYTE to SIR ROBERT SYDNEY.
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[1597], (¹) March 22. "Strand.. 10 a clock at night." In my
last you understand the receipt of your great packet by Sir
Nich. Parker, and what speed I used in the delivery of your
letters to my Lord Essex, and the course I then took to have
yours delivered to the Queen. On Sunday afternoon Lady
Skudmore got the Queen to read your letter. . . Doe you not
know the contents of yt, said the Queen. No, Madam, sayd
she. When her Majesty said Here is much a doe about the
Cinq portes. I demanded of my Lady Skudmor what she
observed in her Majestie while she was a reading of yt; who
sayd that she read yt all over with two or 3 pushe.'
Lord Essex assures me he will use all persuasion to make her
Majesty see the dangers of those places and the necessity of a
soldier to command them. He will take all opportunities to
hinder your competitor and keep the place void. Iimparted
to Mr. Roger Mannars your suit of the Cinque Ports; he had
promised his assistance to Lord Cobham, and cannot deal for
you; but he protested it was meet a soldier should have them.
He said the Queen would give it Lord Cobham, but willed me to
deliver the letters to the Queen and Lord Treasurer. Under-
standing he was to dine with the Lord Treasurer, I took that
time to send in my letter to his lordship, who read it but said not
one word. Mr. Mannars coming forth whispered "The Queen
hath sent word hither that my Lord Cobham shalbe Lord Warden
of the Cinq Portes." At this instant comes in Sir John Fortescu ;
I besought him to dispatch your matter of Oteford. After two
hours and a half he came forth and told me it was no good time
for it, for the business of accounts and Sir Th. Sherley did disquiet
him. I grow very weary of this fruitless attending upon so vain
promises. I beseech you write to my Lord Treasurer about it. . .
Sir John Stanhope told me, that he could not deal for you in
your suit, having already dealt with the Queen for my Lord
Cobham . . . Sir Th. Sherley has declared his first account to
90, and your 300l. due upon the warrant is by the Lords allowed;
so you are now freed of your debt to Sir T. Sherley. Sir John
Fortescue told me to-day there is no resolution yet for the
payment, but the merchants shall deliver to your hand money
to pay your garrison, to Sir Ed. Norres for Ostend, to the Brill
(1) Collins dates this 1598. But it clearly follows the letter of 19 March 1596[-7].
The year is not given in the original,
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the like..
My Lady doth greatly long to have some course
taken for the 10l. a week by you. Out of Ireland letters are
come, that 5 last of powder upon the quay in Dublin took fire
by mischance, and burnt 40 or 50 houses, with the death of 3 or
4 men. Until the parley between Tyrone and Sir John Norres,
no dispatch is made of Deputy or forces.
Collins, ii. 97, with large omissions; from B. 107.
ROWLAND WHYTE to SIR ROBERT SYDNEY.
[1597],¹) March 22. Strand, 11 o'clock at night.-This morning
about 7o'clock there came a young Dutch fellow with your
letter of 17 March. I went with him to Court, and was with
my Lord Essex by his bedside a good while, who willed he should
be kept in his wardrobe till he called for him; about 5 o'clock
he was committed to Thomas Milles, to bring him to Court
again to-morrow. Wood, coal and victual might be sent to you
from Sandwich and Chichester.
P.S.-This packet is from the Lords to yourself, the town and
the deputy of the merchants. Mr. Secretary doth not write his
private letter for want of leisure.
Collins, ii. 96, with omissions; from B. 106.
ROWLAND WHYTE to SIR ROBERT Sydney.
1597, March 25. Strand." My last was by Davyd with
a packett from the Lords of the 22 of March." You may
marvel that in the letter of thanks to the town, what you most
desired was omitted, which is upon the like occasion to desire.
them to do the like; I earnestly moved that point, but was
answered that hereafter the merchants should do it. I delivered
your letter on Wednesday to my Lord Treasurer, who read it
and said that Sir T. Sherley's doings had bred confusion in the
payments of the garrisons; special order had been given to
Lord Buckhurst and Sir Jo. Fortescue and he willed me to repair
unto them; that I saw he was not well enough to go to the
Queen, but he would send her his opinion that speedy dispatch
was necessary. Lord Buckhurst and Sir John on Thursday
acquainted the Queen, who granted a Privy Seal for one month's
pay, which every governor must see delivered to the soldiers.
weekly. I did not forget to sollicit Mr. Kennell's desire, but
the Lords are so incensed, as I was sorry to hear some of them
say he was a villain and that your commendation was greater
than he deserved. I answered that if he had borrowed money
by want of her Majesty's treasure, which by the late winds
could not pass, or if the Governors of towns had done it for the
weekly pay of the companies, their Lordships could not dislike
(1) The year is not given in the original. Collins places it in 1597-8; but it
clearly belongs to 1596-7,
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the repayment on the return of the bills; and I hoped Mr.
Kennell had done no more. But my words prevailed not.
Sir Tho. Flud is Treasurer at Wars, and I hear shall have
xls.(¹) per diem, and stands for the Company. I put Lord Essex
in mind of Capt. Sidney.
The merchants undertake that this month's imprest shall
be paid on sight in Midelboro, and will desire no money here
till a certificate be returned that so much is paid to Sir T. Flud's
servant, who goes to Flushing with all speed.
My lady charges me to write about her 10l. a week. My
opinion is that you will give Sir T. Flud's servant a warrant to
defalk weekly out of your pay as Governor of Flushing 10l., and
for Campion 31. Your debt to Sir T. Sherley is discharged of
3001. by the remain of your warrant allowed in his last
account. By my Lord Treasurer's letter, which I now send
by Padrig, you shall understand the truth of all proceedings. . .
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The marchants must receve all the treasure and transport
yt to Midleboro, where Sir Th. Flud must receve yt for weekly
lendings. For the clothes and the encrease new marchants shall
deale in, but yet they are not certainly knowen; but we shall
be freed of the xx. and more in the 100th, and our clothes shalbe
better." . . Your last letter was greatly commended. . you
have done the captains great right by truly discovering where
the fault is.
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Sir Nicholas Parker has not yet begun for the raising of the
Horse; I have had no talk with him to any purpose, as he lies
at St. Katrens. For Oteford I desired your leave to deal,
for I fear we shall lose time in writing. The Queen has signed
Lady Huntingdon's lease at last. Burchinshawe has a privy
seal for 200l., and is to be one to take the account of
the merchants and treasurer.
Beecher's protection is done. Write to Sir T. Flud that you
will allow no former accounts but to 22 April; so long the
merchants shall have liberty to pass all captains reckonings.
Touching the Cinque Ports I told Lord Essex that Mr. Roger
Mannars said the Queen had granted it to your competitor.
"By God, sayd he, I will not beleve yt, till I see yt under
scale." The world says Lord Cobham shall have it.
My lady's letter for money was written to Mr. Golding or
in his absence to Kervyn. It troubled her that an untruth
should be written to you.
Collins, ii. 33, short extracts only; from E. 76. 5 pp.
ROWLAND WHYTE to SIR ROBERT SYDNEY.
1597, [March 26]. (2) Easter Eve. Strand.-I despatched
Padrig very late yesternight with my Lord Treasurer's letters
to you, and gave him charge to ride to the land's end, inquire
for some ship of war and put to sea, for I know you long to hear
(1) Collins, “xl."
(2) Collins gives wrongly "March 27 "; the letter is dated simply Easter Eve,"
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what order is taken for your payments. This night letters of
exchange are delivered to Sir Tho. Flud for one month's pay
to 9 May. Sir T. Flud sends his son and a servant of his own,
for he does not accept of Mr. Kennell, so incensed are the Lords
against him, because he paid himself with the last treasure
contrary to commandment. This day I gave Lord Essex
thanks from my Lady for dealing for your leave, but seeing
such difficulty made, she would put him to no further trouble,
but resolved to go over to you.. I besought him to have
you in remembrance for the Cinq Ports (for Peter Wyn is newly
come from the coast of Spain with advertisements of a great
forward preparation intended to our harm), and to make
this tyme of danger a good occasion to persuade her Majesty
to bestow yt upon a soldier, which he promises to doe.”
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I likewise moved him about the company for Capt. Sydney.
He said if the Queen would not bestow it on young Sherley,
whose state was desperate, none should have his favour but
Sydney.
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"From 2 a clocke till 5 in the evening all the Lords sat in
counsell this day at my Lord Treasorers about Spain and
Irish matters, and our own preparacion to sea; and letters
were sent them in at that night from Sir John Norres, that
contained the discontentment of Tiron and that my Lord
Borough shold come over. . . I hear her Majesty will not
pay the troops in France longer than 6 April. It is said that
the Queen, after the holidays, will go to Tibbols and North
Hall, and so back to Greenwich.
"My Lady and all the pretty sweet sowles are in good health.”
I beseech you write to my Lord Treasurer about Oteford Park,
for great time is lost in attending Mr. Chancellor.
Collins, ii. 34, with omissions; from E. 75.
SIR ROBERT SYDNEY to LADY SYDNEY.
[1597],(¹) March 27. Flushing." Touching your allowance
by the weeke, heer kannot any thing bee done with Kennel.
For hee is both suspended from any further dealings and besides
heer is no treasure of the Queens, so as I have bin forced to
borrow mony both for the garrison and my privat use. But
as I have written, the time now kannot bee long, and therefore
I would have you lay some plate to pawn. For indeed til I
know whoe shall deale with the treasure I would not have
known what allowance I give you out of my weekly intertain-
ment. My leave I do now not hope for, and do resolve that
it hath bin willingly crossed. . . I pray you make you ready to
kome over in May; it wil bee a good time and by that time you
wil bee strong, and I wil send over the Sergeant Major or whom
else you wil have. But I ame afraid of my children,
especially the bigger ones, the aire being so ecceding dangerous
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heer for children. . . My Lady of Warwicks promises from the
Queen must needs be welkome: but while the grass grows, the
horse starves. I looke for nothing hastily about the Court and
if I may have my company of horse made up and another thing
in these cuntreis, whereof I ame in hope. I wil not leave
this place if I might."
xx. 6. 13 pp.
ROWLAND WHYTE to SIR ROBERT SYDNEY.
1597, April 3. Strand.-My last was by the post the 26
March. I fear the wind has delayed it and those by Padrig
and your footman Davyd. This day sennight the merchants
wrote to Middleboro for delivering the money to Sir F. Flud's
servant; but her Majesty being unquiet with Sir T. Sherley's
abusing of her, made great difficulty to sign a warrant for the
Privy Seal till yesterday; it is but for a month's pay to 9 May.
Sir T. Flud's commission and instructions are signed, " and he
only stayes the sending away till he be directed from what day
he is to begin this paiment.
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Lord Essex kept his chamber three days, troubled with heat
in the mouth by overmuch exercise at ballown, but is now well
again()... "The xx captens apointed for Yreland are now
againe comanded to be at Court and attend their despatch. My
Lord Boroughs going is sayd to be put of till Sir John Norres
advertise what becomes of the expected peace. Great care
is taken for all necessary provisions for Yreland, where all thinges
are in extreme scarsity. Yt is reported that Sir Coniars Clifford
being weake in Conach, and marching somwhat far into the
countrey, is ingaged. I hard that men doe part with companies
in Yreland for 50l. or thereabouts."
I told bb [Lady Essex] I was to beseech her favour for your
business at Court. I told her of your leave, and how 1000 [Lord
Essex] promised to deal for you in the Cinque Ports, and of the
motion on behalf of Capt. Sidney. She began of the greatness
of his and her love unto you: that your leave had been dealt in
but was denied; that it had been crossed because you were
a competitor to Lord Cobham for the office, which she was of
opinion he should never have for the company she would
put my Lord in mind for it, but had heard him say he had got
it for young Sir T. Sherley. By Lord Harbert coming into the
garden I had no further speech with her. But I am assured
Lord Cobham shall have the Cinque Ports, and even now Sir T.
Flud tells me he shall have the Treasurer's company.
:
For all the promise made by 1000 your leave is not revived:
the rest do answer that they found the Queen not pleased with the
motion. Sir Nicholas Parker, seeing the great business of this
"
(1) Collins here gives a passage partly in cypher, which begins In my last I
writ unto you." There is nothing to correspond with this in the letter of
26 March, and as it stands it is unintelligible,
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present time (the Lords do sit every day) is persuaded by me to
put off his business for a while. One ship of Sir Antony Sherley's
is returned, with no news than of the misery of their voyage.
They landed at St. Domingo and Jago, but found nothing;
and marching to another inland town were beaten to their ships
with the loss of 300 men. "Hymself having bene sicke all the
way was carried ashore between two soldiers and soe with danger
retired to his ships. A speach went here for two dayes that he
had gotten a frigett richly laden, but yt doth not continew
for good.'
""
Monsr. Finterolles(¹) landed on Wednesday. Yesterday he had
audience; his negotiation was for a continuation of the troops
there and as many more on the Queen's pay. Her Majesty's
answer was that she would aid the King, if she saw it would
benefit him; her own preparations for the defence of Ireland and
England would be so chargeable that she could not tell what she
would be able to do. He desired a conference and showed how
requisite it was; which he is to put in writing. This day in
the forenoone he was at my Lord Treasorers, to use some
compliments with hym."
..
Advertisements come of great preparation in Spain. Orders
are given to make ready her Majesty's navy. If Lord Essex
has employment, I hear he is resolved to call home Sir F. Vere.
Mr. Secretary goes on Monday to Cobham, to the burial of the
Lord Chamberlain. My Lord Treasurer comes to-morrow to
Court. The Queen's progress is broke off, and now the remove
holds before St. George's feast to Greenwich. I met 20 [Sir
J. Stanhope] this morning in Court. He told me he could not
hear from you; I assured him you had not received any letter
from him touching the Cinque Ports. He said if you were wise
you would not come home; that if he had such a place he would
not change it for a better in England.
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24 [Sir W. Raleigh] now again comes ordinarily to the Privy
Chamber, and doth continew his resorting to 1000 [Lord Essex]."
Lord Grey thanks you for your advice; he will be with you this
summer if he can get leave. Your letter to my Lord Treasurer
that merchants bragged of the gain of 40 thousand pounds
makes the Lords very careful.
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Mr. William Sidney on Thursday delivered me your great
packet. This morning I delivered Lord Essex your greatest
letter in so good a tyme as at his first waking my Lord Ha.
only in the chamber: he sayd nothing of yt to hym and as yet
nothing to my selfe." Lady Essex tells me she has something
to write, when I can find a trusty messenger; I have desired
Capt. Brown to attend her for it. . "I have no tyme at this
present particularly to answer every point of the painfull letters
you vouchsafe to send me. I beseach you pardon me till
Capten Brownes coming.., by which tyme I propose to know
(1) Fuenterolles,
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of 1000 [Lord Essex] resolutions in the matter of your leave, of
the Cinq Portes, of the company for Capt. Sydney, and of the 6
pieces you have so long desired."
Collins, ii. 34-35; with omissions; from E. 77. 5 pp.
ROWLAND WHYTE to SIR ROBERT SYDNEY.
1597, April 4.-"My last was by the post of the 3 of Aprill
in which I acknowledged the receipt of your great packett by
Mr. William Sidney. He promises to bring unto me money for
you within 4 or 5 dayes. If he doe, I will with all speed send
yt over to you, by exchange. Yesterday Bord arrived here, and
delivered me your Lordships letters to my Lord Essex, Lord
Treasurer and Mr. Secretary about the reinforcing of your horse
troope."
"To my Lord of Essex I delivered his; he told me that he
wold first speake with Charon, and then he wold heare me, and
promised to give you satisfaction in the matter of your leave,
of the Cinq Portes and the Treasurers company by his privat
letter which he hath wrytten by Capten Brown.
"Mr. Secretary told me that at his return from the cowntrey
(for he is gon to the funerals of my Lord Chamberlaine) he wold
willingly heare what coars were best to take to effect what you
desire, and wold give yt all the furtherance he cold."
..
My Lord Treasurer called me unto hym, and asked me what
became of his letter sent unto you 9 dayes agone, and marvailed
why you did soc earnestly wryte in a matter wherin all care is
taken to despatch yt. I answered, that his Lordships letter
was delivered by me to a servant of your own, that by contrary
wyndes was kept from passing over. Your Master then should
consider of that; well now Sir Thomas Flud is despatcht, but
I pray you let hym have that ship of warr your lord doth speake
of to transport hym over safely. I told his Lordship that I wold
goe to the Capten about yt. And for the other matter, you
must attend my better leisure, for now I am full and to full
of buisnes."
I had a long discourse with Sir Nicholas Parker; but he is
not so willing to deal with reinforcing his troop as I thought;
he seeks to advance his fortune, which cannot be by obtaining
25 horse; he will be content to leave it to Caron as a thing
desired by the States. That he stands to have command of a
regiment in the first employment, and would fain be Lieutenant
Governor of Brill. Now I know his purpose I will put afoot
the two fifties for the raising of your own company and leave
him to follow his own determination.
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'I was told by one that hath good cawse to know yt, that her
Majesty cold not be brought to pitty the fall, neither of Sir
Thomas Sherley the father nor sonne, and that 1000 [Essex], 300
and 200 [Sir R. Cecil], fynding that to move her for the Treasorers
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company for the sonne, yt wold be denied, they are purposed
to wryte unto you and to desire you to bestow yt upon Sir
Thomas Sherley the yonger. Herin you best know what you
have to doe."
I pray you remember in receiving your pay as Governor of
Flushing and in giving your bill for the whole, you defalke for
my Lady her xl. a weeke, and for Campion xls. till the 9 of May
from the 12 of March; for soc long is my Lady behynd; and
that you will please to send yt over unto her.
"Your lordship wrytt unto my Lady to leave here the 3 greater
behynd her, but I never saw one take yt so unkyndly as
Mrs. Mary doth, who every tyme she thinckes of yt doth fall
a weeping, and my Lady when she perceves yt doth beare her
company. Mrs. Mary came to me and prayed me to wryte to
you for leave to come over to see your Lordship, and that she
was yet too yong to part from her mother."
My Ladies Huntingdon and Warwick speake of taking
Mrs. Mary and Kat; but now they doe know by me that my Lady
is preparing to goe towards you with all her children, they
doe not say anything of that. Your letter is sent to Sir Charles
Morison, where my Lady soner than any other place cold fynd
in her hart to have Mr. William stay, and be brought up; but
what will grow of yt, I cannot yet tell.”
The Queen was yesterday in Cownsell at my Lord Treasorers
chamber with all the Lords, about Yrish, Frensh, and Spanish
causes."
"To Yreland shalbe presently sent 3000 foote, and my Lord
Borough comanded to be gon as fast as they. I hard that litle
Norres bringes over newes of 2 barques landed in Yreland
from Spaine. Here is my Lord of Delvin and Lord Conayle
com to Court to complaine of the misaries of that land and to
beseach her Majestie to succor their afflicted state with speedy
relieffe."
"To the French proposicions by Finterolles) for the con-
tinuance of the troopes that are their, and the ayding of the
K[ing] with 2000 more, I hard that 900 [Lord Burghley] gave
good allowance unto yt."
"For the Spanish preparacons, yt is advertised from divers
places to be very great, specially from Sir Edward Norris at
Ostend, who by spiall in the Cardinals Court comes to the light
of yt, that betwen Lisbon and Groine their are 150 saile ready,
and an army of 16,000 men. But her Majesty will not beleve
yt, and as 15 [unidentified] told me she likes better of the late
advertisements sent by you, wherin you make mention of no
preparations at all to be upon the coast of Spaine able to invade
by the examinacion of such as come from thence; and this doth
discontent our men of warr. I thoght yt my duty to lett you
know this much, and to name you my autor, that hereafter you
(1) Fuenterolles.
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may know what is best for you to doe in the like. xij of her
Majesty's ships are ready and 18 more now comanded to be
made ready. My Lord Admiral is gone to Chattam.'
..
Understandinge of 2000 more shuld goe to France, I tooke
occasion to move this to my Lord of Essex. That seing your
Lordship cold have no preferment at home, I besought hym as
from my self to consider if yt wold not be a good reputacion
for you to be generall of the whole troopes now remaining and
to goe to France. His answer was that he saw no liklihoode of
any more to goe, and thoght yt no fitt comand for you. I
assure your Lordship that as yet here is no speach of your
imploiment to the States. I am promised if at any tyme yt
be revived, to have speedy knowledge of yt, by one nearest
200 [Sir R. Cecil], to whom I am beholding, and whom I must
use to his master when I make the offer you will me to doe,
to further your sute for the reinforcing of the horse."
My Ladys expences for very diet, as I heare, doth stand in 16
and 17li. a weeke; in my opinion the best cours you can take
is to let her come over unto you; for to live thus, keaping of 2
houses, wilbe more chargeable then your fortune will beare."
"Sir John Fortescu hath bene ill these 8 dayes; the matter
of Oteford lies asleepe till he be well. . or till your Lordship give
me leave to move yt to my Lord Treasorer.”
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•
On better consideration I find it no ill way to let Beecher pass
your accounts to 12 April. "But from this tyme forth you
shalbe sure to receve all your intertainments to your own use
and your companyes."
I find Lord Borough was weekly paid 30l. for his lendings,
which was part of the increase of his foot company, but kept to
answer the cheques till the half-year's end; this kindness was
done unto him by Sir Thomas Sherley's procurement.
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Seing Sir Th. Flud is not like to have the company, and that
letters wilbe directed to you for yt, I wold you wold prefer
Mr. Sydney unto yt, having many reasons to move you unto yt ;
peradventure by my Lord Essex letter you shall know his
opinion."
"As tyme will serve I will put my Lord Essex in mynd of
the 6 pieces of artillery."
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I have gathered out of your Lordships letters a note of all
the thinges you comand me to buy for you. Silke stokins I
have bespoke, the lace is a making, and as sone as Mr. Golding
sends up the money, all things shalbe quickly provided and
sent unto you."
""Tis sayd that Tiron hath proclaimed that, whosoever will
come and serve hym, shall have xijd. a day, and a moneths pay
before hand, that is iiijd. a day more then princes doe use to
give."
"Four companies are preparing to be sent to Garnsey and
Jarsey. Sir Thomas Knolles, Capt. Charles Morgan, Capten
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Willings, and Sir Antony Pawlets liftenant, shall command
them."
'I hard that if their went any more force to France, that 8000
[unidentified] wold desire to comand them. My Lord Hunsdon is
like to be Lord Chamberlain, and the Queen hath promised Sir
John Stanhop shalbe Vice-chamberlain."
To-morrow, God willing, I will goe to Charon, and confer
with hym in the matter of the horse. And I make no doubt,
but from my Lady Essex you shall heare some secret, because
she was soe desirous of a trusty messinger. I have troubled
your Lordship to long with my scribles. Voutchafe in your
wonted favor to me to reade them.'
""
iv. 132. 8 pp.
ROWLAND WHYTE to SIR ROBERT SYDNEY.
1597, April 5, Strand.-" Yesternight very late I wrytt
unto your Lordship at lardge. This morning I went of purpose
to speake with Monsieur Charon, but he desired me to forbeare
hym for a day or two and now for being very busy in making a
dispatch to the States.'
""
"My Lord of Essex hath bene the most part of the day at
Towre, in giving order for all necessaries for the ships, and
at his coming to Court late he went up to the Queen: he hath
yet no leisure to heare me in the matter of your horse.
"I hard the Queen shuld say to 28 [T. Wilkes] that the new
Treasorer shuld have the company, he hath the allowance of
xlis. viiid. per diem, and by his Instructions is to pay your
garrison from the day that Kennell lefte paying; and speciall
mention to pay a weakes lendings you borrowed of the town.
He promises to pay my Lady her xl. a weeke from the 12 of
March, if you please by your letter to allow yt out of your pay
as Governor of Flushing.
""
He that this tyme attends 140 did assure me that the most
of them did wish 26 [Shirley] the younger the place desired by
me for your kinsman, but seing 1500 [the Queen] soe greatly
incensed, they cannot devise what cours to take to effect yt.
He wishes Mr. Sidney had yt, for he sayes he is his cosen.
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"Amongest 1000 [Essex] followers here is a great rumor that
he shall to sea, the preparacon is great if yt continue and goe
forward. My Lord Admirall is now at Chattam with the ships.
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if
29 [Sir F. Vere's] litle man attends here some resolution, that
my
Lord Essex be imployed, he is to come away with all speed;
I verily beleve you shall have troops taken out of your garrison
to that service. Monsieur Finterolles hath yet no kind of
comfort in his buisnes; he sayes that the nobility of France
desire peace, and the comon people doe cry out for yt, but the
King in his love to her Majesty harkens not to yt. What he
may be forced to doe if he be not ayded, is very doutfull.
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That the King of Spain by the Popes mediation and others,
doth seake for peace. As anything is don I will advertise."
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'For privat sutes this is no tyme, but I hope this hurly burly
will not continew long, and then I will with the first opportunity
have care of Oteford.”
..
"My Lady Warwicke is newly returned from North Hall to
Court Mr. Secretary is looked for to-morrow. My Lady and the
children are well. I wold to God your lordship wold bestow a
letter upon Mrs. Mary, yt wold greatly encourage her to doe
well, for since you said you wold wryte, she by her speaches
shewes a longing for yt. I have already spoken to Sir Thomas
Wilkes and Mr. Waad about the altring of your warrant for
the lost horses, and to direct yt to this new Treasorer.
I am
persuaded you shall fynd hym very kynd unto you.'
""
iv. 133. 3 pp.
ROWLAND WHYTE to SIR ROBERT SYDNEY.
1597, April 13. Strand.-My last was by the post of 9 April.
Lord Essex and Mr. Secretary being moved by Monsr. Charon
in the matter of the horse, how it may be done without charge
to the Queen is referred to me, but I am instructed to forbear
a while till some business of State is determined. I took a fit
time with one that is inward with 200 [Sir R. Cecil] and imparted
my suit to him, that I would bestow a fair set of hangings to
have it effected, and give himself, that is the mover, two coach
mares for his wife. Within two days I shall know whether this
is accepted. You bid me use what means I could as far as 2001.
I trust this offer may be within your proportion.
"These gratuities, my Lord, are honorable and very necessary;
and seing you know the power 200 hath to doe good and harme,
I beseach your Lordship to observe hym in his place, which I
know he wold be glad to fynd in you.
""
Sir N. Parker does not stir in this business, as if it concerned
him not; "but I will not much stand upon the cashing of a
company of 150 foote, yf the second meanes for yourself may
be yelded unto." I will allege that one of these knights had
his company from you, and the other had his company cashed
in Brittayne, when appointed to that service, and will desire
Lord Essex to use his authority over them.
On Monday last the Lords wrote to you to bestow at their
request the company on Sir T. Sherley the younger, till her
Majesty's pleasure was known, and at another time they will
do the like for you. When you answer they may be induced
to remember Mr. Sydney for the next company.
The Queen sends none to appease the controversy of Holland
and Zealand; only her letters are directed to them and the
Council of State; you are to deliver one and Mr. Gilpin the
other. The matters of France stand at a pause till Mr. Edmondes
return. There is a rumor that her Majesty may have Calles,
if she will go to the charge to require it.
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Lord Cobham is come; till she had spoken with him the Queen
would make no grant of the Cinque Ports. " I shall know by one
that loves you well and that is soe often with 900 [Lord
Burghley] as a companion, how my Lord Cobham speeds."
"All his friends are at Court of purpose to bring yt to pass.
And 1000 [Lord Essex] is fallen sicke this morning and suffers
none to come at hym. Yt makes me suspect that yesturnight
30 [Lord Cobham] had some privat access to the Queen. I
am sure I shall know how the world goes, by hym I make
mention of, who in the darknes of night sends for me to come
to hym and otherwise wold not have me seen with hym; by
the next I will send you a ciphre for his name."
..
The Queen hath of late used the faire Mrs. Bridges with
words and blowes of anger, and she with Mrs. Russel were put
out of the Coffer Chamber. They lay 3 nights at my Lady
Staffords, but are now returned againe to their wonted wayting.
By what I wryt in my last letter unto you by post, you may
conjecture whence these stormes rise. The cause of this dis-
pleasure sayd to be their taking of phisik, and one day going
privatly through the Privy Galleries to see the playing at
ballon.'
""
[As to Mr. William Sydney's delay in payment]. Sir J.
Fortescu now comes abroad. I will urge him to the dispatch
of Oteford, but let me have your private letter to my Lord
Treasurer about it. My Lady appoints to be gone the very
beginning of May, and desires you to send over the Sergeant
Major for her. They say the small pox has much disfigured
Lady Rich. Sir Arthur Savage is come and declares the misery
of their army by want of money and credit since Sir T.
Sherley's fall. . . Lord Hunsdon does all things appertaining
to the place, but has not yet the white staff. Joley, if he deal
with the clothing, will provide liveries for you, and desires to
know how many yards you will bestow in a cloak, what
trimming, what colour..
"What Sir John Norres hath don with Tiron at the last
meeting is howrely looked for. My Lord Borough is very brave
in scarlett and gold, and departes hence the Monday after St.
George's Day.'
Collins ii. 37-9, with omissions: from E. 79.
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GEORGE GILPIN to SIR ROBERT SYDNEY.
1597, April 15. The Hague.-His Excellency and Monsr.
Buzenval are looked for daily. I could not draw anything
from Van den Werke. I long to hear what you had from home :
it was told me you were much spoken of for Vice-Chamberlain.
After Charon's arrival in Court it will be known how the States'
answer is liked, and when her Majesty desires the ships, which
are as good as ready, Joncker Peeter Vander Doos being
appointed to command. . . . There is small appearance that
any thing shall be done this summer unless great advantage
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be offered; all ears and eyes look after France. The Earles of
Embden and Oldenburg are agreed, which makes those of
Embden fear the more. The Earl has also strengthened his
garrisons and fortified Griet, which gives an alarm to this side.
Their deputies are still kept at the Emperor's Court, but no
resolution follows. The two Princes of Portingall are here.
Collins ii. 39, from E. 80.
ROWLAND WHYTE to Sir Robert SYDNEY.
1597, April 16.-My last was of 13 April, by a Dutch messenger
dispatched from Court by Mr. Secretary with a packet to the
Hague. Yesterday Thomas arrived with yours of 11 and 12
April. This evening 30 [Lord Cobham] was long with 1500
[the Queen]; his only comfort was if he had not the place, it
should not be disposed on a meaner man. Touching Oteford, I
will follow your directions in attending Sir J. Fortescu till it
is despatched; my Lord Treasurer being so well and continually
at Court, I watch opportunity to bring them together. . . You,
I am sure, expect to hear what became of the motion to 200
[Sir R. Cecil] on the matter of the horse. I delivered to him
that moved it a note of the suit which Charon was to solicit in
behalf of the States and the Court, and how it might be done
without further charge to the Queen. He offered him a suit
of hangings, but he would not accept, protesting his willingness
to further what might profit you. When I attended him, he
told me he would give it all the furtherance he could, and advised
me to go to the rest of the Lords.
To Lord Essex I delivered in writing the like note, which he
perused but says nothing. I have oft craved audience in your
behalf; but his leisure, day and night, will not serve for it, and
I forbear to speak where my doings may be overheard. I found
Monsr. Charon willing, and the instructions I gave him please
him. On Monday or Tuesday he has audience, and if the Queen
is unwilling to cash a foot company, he will move her to cash
50 a piece from the two companies, to raise your own troop to
the full number; he will solicit in behalf of the States and not
as requested by you.
Mr. W. Sydney delivered me 601., but can as yet bring no
more.
،،
Sir Thos. Sherley was called upon Wednesday last before
the Lords and Beecher face to face. What they cold say one
of another was harkned unto, but in the end Sir Th. Sherley
was comytted to the Fleete, where he is to remain till the Queen
be fully satisfied by hym. Beecher hath good access to the
Lords, and is in very good hope to be brought to the Queen's
presence. Beleve me, my Lord, he hath great frendes in Court."
"Here is such malicing at Sir Th. Flud's having the place that
many offers are made to serve yt almost with no charge to the
Queen, and already Otwell Smith offers to pay the troopes in
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Picardy, and to keape a man to follow the camp without
allowance, only to be paid here in England the billes which he
shall have paid their to the companies. What success yt will
take I cannot yet know; but sure I am yt is like to keape Sir
Tho. Flud from soe speedy a dispatch in the next receit, as the
necessary paiments of the garrison wold require.'
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It is thought Joley shall deal with the clothes, but Beecher
mightily labors for it. Whoever deals, Sir Tho. Flud assures.
you he will see you have your right. "The accounts goe forward
betwen Sir Th. Sherley and Mr. Beecher; 6 commissioners are
apointed to decyde controversies betwen them; for Sir Th.
Sherley, 3, Sir Th. Wilkes, Mr. Taesborow and Mr. Barker of
Powles Churchyard; for Mr. Beccher, Alderman Bennet,
Bromley and Palmer." Mr. Meredith has order to accept bills.
from Beecher to 12 April 1597, and no longer will he do it.
"Yt drawes well neare midnight and I feare the post will
away er my letter come unto hym.'
P.S.-Here is news out of Ireland that Tiron hath put off
the parley for 15 days; the 2000 foot are gone, my Lord Borough
follows. [On a fracas between Lord Borough and Sir Oliver
Lambart.]
Collins ii. 39-41, with omissions; from E. 81.
GEORGE GILPIN to SIR ROBERT SYDNEY.
1597, April 19. The Hague.--As to letters received from
Mr. Secretary and Sir R. Sydney. If you will write what you
will say at the presenting of the letters I will take the like course
here. Because the States of Holland are to meet within 3 or 4
days about the matters in question with them of Zeland, I will
watch for the day, in the hope that such a letter will frame
their stomachs the better to digest that is passed; and will take
such resolution as will be for the good of these countries and
answer her Majesty's expectation. Madame is come and so is
his Excellency; within a while we shall know what shall be
doing this summer.
The fifte of May, new style, they of Holland meete.”
Collins ii. 41, with a slight omission; from E. 82.
ROWLAND WHYTE to SIR ROBERT SYDNEY.
1597, April 18-19.-My last was by the post of 16 April.
On Sunday "Lord Hunsdon had the whyte staffe given hym
and therby Lord Chamberlain; " he was sworn councillor and
signed many letters that day. c.c. [Lady IIuntingdon] told
me the Queen used 30 [Lord Cobham] better than at his first
being with her, and he is assured of the place you wot of. She
protests no prince could use better words than the Queen of
you. But I told her: "While the grass growes, the horse
starves"; you saw others graced, and your desire for leave for
one month only refused; now you were resolved to have my
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Lady and the children over, though in respect of the air you
wished my Lady to leave the three greater behind. She replied
that if she were in a house of her own she would have one of
them, but she lived a courtier, and little Moll was too young to
be with her: "the best course will be for my nephew to send
them to the Haghe... where they shall learn the Frensh tongue."
I acquainted her with the States' suit to the Queen for the
reinforcing of the horse, and besought her assistance, which
she promises.
This day Monday 200 [Sir R. Cecil] went in coach with 1000
[Lord Essex] to his house, where 24 [Sir W. Raleigh] came and
they dined together; where the treaty of peace was confirmed.
Sir W. Rawley has taken on him to provide three months
victuals for 6000 men, with an imprest of 3000l. a week for 6
weeks; he shall have Bridewell, Winchester House and Durham
House as magazines; he protests he shall be a loser, but few
are of that opinion. Mr. Secretary will surely have the
chancellorship of the Duchy.
An English gentleman, that has been long in the Court of
Spain, is newly arrived; what he brings I cannot yet learn.
"It is bruited that Justinus had an enterprice against Grave,
that having landed some part of his men the enemy horse
appeared and occasioned their retreat." 18 April being Monday.
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This morning the 19 ofApril I had audience of my Lord of Essex
at Walsingham House. To the matter of the horse he will give
all the furtherance he can. To the general wants of Flushing,
he might not do it without warrant, and advised me to petition
the Council. To the Cinque Ports, he keeps it void, but knows
not what her Majesty will resolve. . In my opinion yt
were good for you to make a proportion of your wants of
Flushing, I mean for municion, and soe to make but one labor for
all." Mons. Charon was this morning at Court, for a con-
troversy between Lord Cumberland and certain Low Country
merchants was decided. I entreated him to dine with Lord
Essex and confer in the matter of the horse, which he yielded
unto. It is agreed he shall once more move the Queen.
Lady Harbert of St. Jelian's is dead. Lord Worcester's
eldest son made means to have access to the daughter, which
she refused. Little Mr. Philip Herbert is gone towards her .
she will hear of no other husband. Lord Herbert has his
father's consent that he may live in London, but not before
next summer. My Lord Derby his wiffe is come to Court
again, and my Lady Rich is recovered of her smale pox, without
any blemish to her beautifull face."
Collins, ii. 41-3, with slight omissions; from E. 83.
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SIR ROBERT SYDNEY to LADY SYDNEY.
1597, April 20. Flushing.-"It is trew that in the former
of my long letters I wrote that I would have you leave some of
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your children behind you: but in the later I left it to yourself
as I doe stil, since I see you wil not bee otherwise pleased. For
the girls I kan not mislike the care you take of them: but for
the boies you must resolve to let me have my wil. For I know
better what belongs to a man than you do. Indeed I wil have
him ly from his maide, for it is time, and now no more to bee in
the nurcery among women. I wil not stick to give the schoolmaster
whome you speake of 201. a yeare, if I kan heare of his sufficiency.
But then wil I have the boy delivered to his charge onely, and
not to have him when hee is to teach him, to bee troubled with
the wemen. I pray you, sweet hart, resolve to suffer the boy now
to bee wholy at my charge. For it is reasonable time that being
7 yeare old he should bec able to read English." Touching the
placing of Studley since you will have it I am content, though
he has not been in houses where he should have learnt what
relates to his place, nor can he judge stuff or mend it. But all
things must be delivered to him by inventories, and I will have
my stuff viewed once in two or three months. Also I will not
have him stir from his charge. If he stand upon such wages
as I may have a more sufficient man for, I will not have him.
" If you
I will send a couple of men of war to receive you.
would imbarck at Gravesend it would bee a great case for you
in respect of your cariage, and it is not above a tyde more or
less.
If you have Mr. Burnham and Cap. Morgan it is
enough; or I will send Cap. Brown or Ca. Fleming over. But
yet I have no answer for your hous, and til then I can send
you no perfect word."
P.S." My Lady Morgan tels me shee thincks you are not
strong enough to pass to seas. I pray you bee careful for both
our sakes that you do not venture to hastily."
xviii. 2. 23 pp. Collins ii. 43 prints a similar letter of
the same date, from a transcript now in E. 84.
ROWLAND WHYTE to SIR ROBERT SYDNEY.
1597, April 20. Strand.-"By my other letters in this packet
you shall understand how far I have proceeded in the matter of
your horse; and if the Queen will cash any foote, I have already
acquainted my Lord Essex, Mr. Secretary and Monsr. Charon
that the pay of yt must run for 6 moneths to buy horses and
armors, and then the pay to continew to them being mounted.'
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"Their is nothing soe certain as the reccyt of 3500l. by Sir
Th. Sherley for a magazin of vitle for her Majesty's garrisons
of Flushing, Brill and Ostend; for he is charged with yt, and
in that nature to give an account of yt, as Mr. Meredith assures
me he doth.'
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P.S. April 21. This after noone Capten Croftes
returned to Court from the coast of Spaine where he was
sent in a pinnace to discover. And this he affirmes to be most
true, that from Groine sailing to Ferol and soe to Blawet, he
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counted 229 saile of all sortes. Hereupon the Queen and the
Lords were in Counsell, and to-morrow we shall heare more
what preparacon wilbe made to withstand yt." Sir John
Fortescu promises that the matter of Otford shall be dis-
patched this term.
"I heare yt muttred that Sir Fra. Vere wilbe called home
if any danger grow of invasion."
iv. 138.
11 pp.
SIR ROBERT SYDNEY to LADY SYDNEY.
1597, April 22. Flushing." I have written to Sir Th. Flud
about your 10l. a weeke and 40s. to Campion, and from Rol.
Whyte you shall receave that which you are behind for this last
monthe." I would have Golding and James ride into East.
Kent and find some sufficient men to transport my provisions ;
"when both our houses bee together it will save us above 2001.
a yeare." I pray that order be taken before your coming.
"Since I speake of your koming over I wil speake a little more
of your children. I know you are unwilling to part with them,
and for the girls I will not much stick with you yet for a yeare
or more til they bee bigger, and therfore wil leave it to your
own discretion whether you wil bring them or not. But indeed
I must begin now to take to the boy. For hee is now almost
seven yeare old and lieth stil with his mayde and doth not learn
anything. As I wrote in my other I kould bee content he were
at Sir Charles Morison's. For there I know hee should bee
wel looked unto and should loose no time. But in troth I ame
afraid of this ayre for the children." I am content Studley be
my housekeeper; but . . "I will not have him bee away and
leave it to his wyfe.'
"I write to Mall, becaus you say shee
would heare from me.
xviii. 83. 2 pp.
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ROWLAND WHYTE to SIR ROBERT SYDNEY.
1597, April 23. Strand.--My 3 last was by Thomas, who
departed hence on Wednesday. Monsr. Charon expected
audience both Thursday and Friday, but is put off till Sunday
or Monday because of the feast of St. George. Sir J. Fortescu
is fallen to a relapse of his cold and forced to keep in. By his
direction I attend my Lord Treasurer in the matter of Oteford.
I have prepared a petition, which Sir J. Fortescu has corrected,
that he may be thoroughly acquainted with the inquisition.
Mr. William Sidney delivered me 601., and since 291. My Lady
has had 401., and Campion 187.; the remainder I send to you
in a bag by Lady Morgan. Sir T. Flud solicits a supply of
treasure and that the merchants may go forward with the
apparel; yet has no dispatch. Until Mr. Beecher has an answer
to his letter by Thomas, I can bring him to no further yielding;
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he hopes you will allow him 20 per cent., and take care for the
payment of the overplus paid to your company; but I do
assure him the contrary.
You understand by my former the news brought by Capt.
Croftes. Our navy is preparing, and orders are sent for the
Trained Bands to be in readiness. Men of war are sent to every
shire, by the name of Superintendents, to view the men and
armour. Lord Essex has yet no commission; martial men
flock about him. "Sir Fra. Vere's man is not yet dispatcht,
but his master wilbe sent for as matters may grow more ripe.
I besought Lord Essex yesterday to acquaint you with the
business of the time; he will do so in a day or two but cannot
tell what certainty to write. Sir Ed. Dier will on Monday
impart unto you the disposition of the time. A number of
wise men will not believe that the preparation in Spain can be
so forward, but conjecture the preparation at home is for some
enterprise not far from our own coast. I observe how 1000
[Lord Essex], 600 [the Lord Admiral], and 200 [Sir R. Cecil]
are in continual private counsel; 24 [Sir W. Raleigh] is still
called in unto them.
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"From others you shall heare the truth of things, from me
what I can learn, and I am carefull to know them well from whom
I receive anything."
..
"I am going to wayt upon the children to Court. I borrowed
yesterday of Sir Jo. Fortescu his chamber for them, that they
may see the Queen in her procession.”
Collins, ii. 44, part only; from E. 85. 4 pp.
ROWLAND WHYTE to SIR ROBERT SYDNEY.
1597, April 27. Strand.-My last was of 23 April. The 24th,
Sunday, there were 5 knights of the Order made, the Duke of
Wurtemberg, Lord Hunsdon, Lord Monjoy, Lord Tho. Howard,
and Sir Ha. Leigh. Lord Essex, as I heard, was earnest with
his companions for the election of Sir H. Leigh; then had much
ado to bring the Queen to consent. There is little credit given
to the advertisement Capt. Croftes brought; for 2 or 3 dayes
there was a wonderful expectation of employment. The better
sort hope to have authority to view soldiers; but I see it not
go forward.
;
Lady Leighton has been a long suitor for Eltham Park
if the Queen gives it any other, she is determined to leave the
Court; here is already a whole dozen of ladies that would
succeed her. Mr. Thomas Arundel, the Imperial Count, has
been in trouble about harbouring Jesuits, but is now, as I heard,
sent to the Tower. . .
Sir T. Flud can have no order for money, but was com-
manded to go presently to Middelburgh; he answered that he
knew not what to do there without money to satisfy the
companies. Then he put my Lord Treasurer in mind of
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66 Yt
clothes for the soldiers, for the year was far spent.
shall not," sayd my Lo. Treasorer, "be any charge of yours,
but the Queen will have yt comytted to some marchants that
doe make great offers to the Queen." What Sir T. Flud will
do, I know not; I am sure he is greatly troubled. I hear
Mr. Meredith will be paymaster, and James Anton of St.
Martin's the dealer for the clothes and increase.
"I trust your
Lordship will see that the clothes for the soldi or shalbe as good as
the pattern, then let Anton make what offers he will of savings."
My Lady on Monday went towards Penshurst to see all things
in order... On Friday she will be again in London, and as
soon as Capt. Goring comes will depart towards you.
Sir Ha. Harrington was to receive 50l. of Sir T. Sherley, but
by reason of his fall it cannot be performed. He desired again
of me your bill, in return for my acquittance. I told him it was
cancelled. But I desire you for his satisfaction to send him a
bill of debt for 50l.
Mons. Charon hoped to have audience yesterday; but her
Majesty being disquieted with the troubles of the time, he is
put off. He is thoroughly instructed how it may be done
without charge to the Queen.
Lord Essex gave Mr. Reinolds commandment to dispatch
Dutchman and Jeffrey. He promises to write to you shortly.
I solicit him daily in the matter of the Cinque Ports, in the
matter of your horse and for the wants of Flushing; he says
still it must be done by petition to the Lords, when he will take
care to have a warrant to do it.
My Lord Treasurer read my letter and the abstract of the
inquisition of Oteford, and sent me word that without moving
the Queen he durst not do it; but that your suit was reasonable
and profitable to the Queen. . . I am of opinion that pulling
down Oteford House may not be done without the Queen, but
the lease of the Park is usually granted by my Lord Treasurer.
I would you wrote to my Lord Treasurer for his favour and to
Sir J. Fortescu.
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Mr. Lancksford made a great dinner for my Lady in Oteford
Park on Monday. Mr. William Sydney sends me 11l. to make
up the 1001.
I hear that Mr. Philip Harbart is married to Mrs. Harbort of
St. Jillians, that Lord Harbart next spring shall come to
Leiden. On Monday Lord Essex' officers paid 4000l. to Lord
Pembroke in Baynard's Castle: I would you had some of
it for one year without interest. When it is known who shall
be treasurer or paymaster I will seek to alter your warrant for
lost horses.
P.S.“ The matters of Ireland are very desperat : my Lord
Borow takes his leave within two dayes.'
Ciphre for Mr. Roger Manners 808; for Sir Gilly Meirick
404; for Mr. Hix 101; for one of Mr. Secretary's clerks, b.o.b.
Collins ii, 45-6, with large omissions; from E. 86, 5 pp.
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ROWLAND WHYTE to SIR ROBERT SYDNEY.
1597, April 30. Strand. Acknowledges letters of 18 and 27
April by the Dutch post. This morning. . . about 9 a'clocke
Mons. Charon came to the Court and went presently to Mr.
Secretaries, and they both went to the Counsell Chamber, where
word was brought that the Queen wolde walke in the Garden."
When Mr. Secretary went to the Privy Chamber, Mons. Charon
called me unto him and said Mr. Secretary had dealt with the
Queen about the horse troops but found her unwilling, though
it were no further charge unto her. Yet for all he said I will
deal anew with the Queen about cashing a foot company, or
at least of the two fifties in Flushing. About 11 o'clock he
had audience in the garden. I attended his coming forth and
he told me he had been very earnest with the Queen about
reinforcing the horse, and how it might be done by cashing
a foot company; she answered, if the States found her foot
unserviceable she was pleased to cash them, but would not agree
they should be turned to horse. Then he told her Majesty of
the cashing of 2 fifties to raise your troop; she said
she said "I am con-
tent to suffer them to be cashed, but not
use you desire."
to turn them to the
I set down to you at large what he imparted. I was exceed-
ingly troubled, because I fear he noted the small regard of your
worth in this place. He said: "I find the Queen so distasted
that I would advice you to let my Lord of Essex know,
and be earnest with hym to bring her Majesty to understand yt
better; for I .
cannot tell what to make of these her
answers."
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As Mr. Secretary went to dinner I stept unto him and
besought him to let me know her Majesty's pleasure: the
Queen, said he, is resolved not to do it, and thinks foot more
serviceable unto her than horse, and that the States desire it
only to do your master pleasure. I begin to fear your
opposition to Lord Cobham occasions this dealing towards you,
whereby appears the power he hath with the Queen to pleasure
and hurt.
After Lord Essex had dined (he had been at the Tower all
the morning) I let him know what the Queen said to Charon.
I will, said he, confer with Mons. Charon, and after take some
good time to make the Queen understand it. And tell your
master that though means be made for Lord Cobham for the
Cinque Ports, he hath it not, and I keep it void till time may fall
that her Majesty shall perceive it necessary to commit that
place to a worthy man. n.n. [Lady Rich.] says that 200 [Sir
R. Cecil] labours 1500 [the Queen] for 30 [Lord Cobham], but
yet does little good.
Sir Matthew Morgan says Lord Essex stays him; the cause
I hear that certain Spanish papers being found with Mr. Thomas
Arundel he said that he had them from Sir M. Morgan. He
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says he brought them from the sack of Calais, and until he has
satisfaction is unwilling to be away. Mr. Arundel is not in
the town, but with Mr. Beale in his house.
Sir T. Flud shall never have the company; he has no friends
in Court; men say he is simple and unfit for such an office ;
he shall not I believe continue long, if the Queen hearken to
such as offer to serve her for little in that place. What resolu-
tion will be taken for the payments and clothes time will show.
"My Lady is still at Penshurst where Mr. William Sidney
is fallen sicke of the measels. Yt is the cause my Lady is not
returned." The four little ones are in the Savoy in very good
health. I wrote nothing of Mr. Bird because I desired to hear
more of Mr. Steven. I hear he is honest, religious, well-learned
and of good behaviour.
"Yt may be you have no reason to be satisfied with the
proceedings of some in this matter; for I doe observe that
40 and 30 are growen very great, that 20 [Sir J. Stanhope] is
as yt were continually with 200." As for c.c. [Lady Huntingdon
I found a fear in her to speak for you. All see 200 power and
fear to displease. 808 [Roger Manners] dealt plainly and still
tells me that the other in time shall have it.¹
This afternoon I acquainted Sir J. Fortescu with the Lord
Treasurer's perusing of the inquisition of Oteford, and his
opinion that the Queen must be moved. He was of the same
opinion and said he would do it; and that your offers were so
profitable to the Queen that it would easily be granted if my
Lord Treasurer oppose not.
Martial men as I wrote are sent to every shire by the name of
superintendents. Yesterday I acquainted Lady Essex about
the horse and desired her to speak to my Lord. She said:
believe me my Lord loves my brother and is grieved he cannot
procure his return.
P.S. Our preparation to sea for her Majesty's fleet goes
forward, on expectation, some think, of some enterprise not
far from our own coast. Lord Borow has not yet taken his
leave.
Collins ii., 46-8, with large omissions; from E. 87. 5 pp.
ROWLAND WHYTE to SIR ROBERT SYDNEY.
1597, May 4. Strand. Acknowledging his letter of 27 April
with enclosures to Lord Essex, the Lord Treasurer and Mr.
Secretary. In mine by Dick my man of 27 April you under-
stand" the truth of the knights made upon St. George's feast,
and I marvell why any man shuld wryte unto you that Cownt
Morris was elected, when indeed he was never named.” In mine
by the last English post of 30 April you understand how the
matter of your horse had been dealt in by Charon. On Tuesday
(1) Collins put this paragraph back to that relating to the Cinque Ports, to
which it logically belongs,
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last Charon at my request came to Court to confer with 1000
[Earl of Essex] about the horse; they had long speech together,
which ended Charon called me unto him and said: 1000
doth assure me that the Queen will cash no foot company,
and as for the two fifties in his own garrison, he marvels why he
doth desire yt, seeing yt wilbe some wrong to those gentlemen
from whom they are to be taken, and a weakening his own
garrison. . . . I am sorry to see in 2000 [Earl of Pembroke] and
200 [Sir R. Cecil] soe litle affection to assist me in yt, but this
course I am willed to take by hym. At my next audience
her Majesty will comand me to wryte to the States for a
supply of horse and foote to joine with hers. . . . He then wold
have me to lett her know the unserviceableness of the horse,
by reason of their weaknes, and to move her to raise them upon
her own charge."
b.b. [Lady Essex] sent 14 to 1000 to desire him to embrace
this matter as a thing she knew would be pleasing to you. To
14 this answer was made which he delivered to me this afternoon :
That he would do what he could, but feared he should be able
to do no good. In reply I prayed him let 1000 know it is the
States' suit, nor would my master have the Queen troubled in
the small matter in his name, seeing it is for no benefit but for
his credit that he wishes the States' desire could prevail. I am
sorry that your friends are few or none, as appeared in the matter
of the Cinque Ports. Since the league was concluded between
1000 and 200, they are often together and consult how to bring
this or that to pass; yet I see in them both no agreeing to give
you contentment.
Sir John Fortescu promises to move the Queen in the matter
of Otford, which he makes no doubt of unless my Lord Treasurer
oppose.
Now you shall know what I have done in the German journey,
which I protest I have kept secret; yet have heard one that
lately come from Flushing speak of it. I found my Lord Harry
[Howard] at leisure, who walked with me into the fields to
give me hearing. I began my speech upon what terms you
stood for advancement, explaining what had been denied, that
to live in Flushing could be no contentment, and to go to the
camp without a command a charge and no credit. He
answered it was true, but 1000 uses all his friends in like sort.
I suggested that the Duke of Wurtemburg is chosen Knight of
the Garter, and that you might be contented to be sent on some
honourable commission and good allowance. He thought it
would seem ridiculous for your friends to prefer you to such
employment. Mr. Lake is of opinion it must be a Knight of
the Order that must carry the Garter, and is sorry your
business has such crosses. It were a fit journey for you if
it might be offered; but how is the difficulty, by the scarceness
of your friends,
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Mr. Edmonds says the King of France is resolute that her
Majesty must aid him according to the contract, or call them
away that are there; his present state is dangerous and des-
perate. Her Majesty's fleet shall presently to sea, under Lord
Thomas. Sir F. Vere will be sent for to be a principal com-
mander in the army.
As to hounds which were to be sent
to Otford pending instructions for sending them to France
with a huntsman, as a present to the King.
Collins ii. 48-50, with slight omissions; from E. 10.
•
ROWLAND WHYTE to SIR ROBERT SYDNEY.
1597, May 8. Strand.-As to a, misunderstanding with
regard to payments to Lady Sydney, who was to have received
10l. a week from 9 April. The eight couples of hounds from
Lord Compton I have sent to old Stanmer. Mr. Charon had
conference yesterday with 1000 [Earl of Essex] about an aid
of horse and foot from the Low Countries to join the forces
here, and put him in remembrance how agreeable it would be
to the States to have the English horse reinforced; "but
sayd he, 'Je le trouve tousjours le mesme,' and that I shuld
stand to have the Queen doe yt upon her own charge.'
""
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I do not advertise you of this to warn you to repose less
confidence in his favour. That you shall receve benefitt
by his love I have some cause, as the tyme is, to doubt of yt,
which your self may perceve by his cold embracing of so smale
a matter for you.'
22
"My
I understood that 30 [Lord Cobham] returned from Court
troubled that her Majesty would not resolve the matter desired
by him but I hear that 200 [Sir R. Cecil] has somewhat
appeased 1000 in his opposition against him. Sir John
Fortescu's cold continues; it is gotten to his heart which may
cost him his life; hereby you may perceive that the matter of
Oteford must be asleep till he is able to come abroad.
Lord Treasorer is at his house in Strand and complains of sore
eyes." The Merchants of Midelburgh have not yet been with
the Lords or Mr. Secretary; I hearken after it that you may
know what is said to them. Lord Essex has paid the 4000l. to
Lord Pembroke, which is turned to no use; I would you had
what you want; to redeem your debtors and save the interest ;
the way to work it, is by letter to your sister. Herewith you
shall receive the negociation, and Euclide in English. The
Court removed yesternight to Greenwich. My lady and the
children are well.
Collins ii. 51, with omissions; from E. 11.
SIR ROBERT SYDNEY to LADY SYDNEY.
1597, May 9 [Flushing].-"Sweet hart. I ame sorry to
heare Will hath had the meazels, but I trust by this time hee is
recovered of them, and then it wil rather have done him good
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then hurt. I have found out by great chance a schoolmaster
for him, one whome I like very wel of. He [is] of a race of gentle-
men of these contreis, but poverty constraineth him to seeke
meanes to live. Hee speaketh both High Dutch and Low Dutch,
French and some English, besides Lattin and Greeke, and
therby besides teaching of the boy wil bee able to do me other
good services, and when the boy shall bee old enough to trauvail
he will bee very fit to goe with him. I pray you therfore give
thancks to Mr. Bird and some reward if you shall thinck he
have deserved it. As soon as you kome over I wil place him
with him, and your koming over I greatly desire, thogh I kannot
send you the ships before the 20 of this month, becaus I must
send once more again and I ame afraid goe my self to the Haghe
about it. . . I have of late lost the best frend I had among
the States, Roels the pensionary of Middleborrow; he died this
other day of the plague. Farewel, sweet Barbara, and deliver
my blessing to your children. I wil ever bee your assured loving
husband R. Sydney."
xviii. 84. 1 p.
ROWLAND WHYTE to SIR ROBERT Sydney.
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1597, May 12. I have been forced to keep my chamber since
Sunday by a swelling in my face. To-morrow I trust I shalbe
able to goe to Court, and enquire what was sayd to the Marchants
of Midelboro if they doe appeare. Upon Sunday their was no
Cownsaile table, nor since, that I can heare; and before they
had not bene before the Lords, nor privatly with Mr. Secretary.
""
"My not being abroade is no hindrance to your service, for Sir
John Fortescu hath not yet bene at Court but purposes to
be theire upon Saturday; the matter of Oteford depends wholy
upon hym. . . For the matter of your horse you know by my
former letters all I cold advertise; what Mr. Charon hath
further don with the Queen if he had any audience I know
not, for I was not able to goe unto hym."
"My Lady as I heare wold be glad to heare of the ships you
promised to send for her, and purposes to hasten her jorney
unto you, by reason my Lord of Huntingdon is to have the
Savoie house by promes from my Lady Huntingdon, as is
alledged by my Lord Keeper and Mr. Chanceler; yet her
Ladyship doth in some sorte deny yt.
"The Earle wilbe here before the next terme, and is resolved
to ly in the Savoie house."
"Mr. Meredith by my Lord Treasurer and Mr. Secretarys
favor is made paymaster of the Low Countries, as I heare with
the allowance of 400l. a yeare, some say 500l."
"For the paiments in Fraunce Otwell Smith hath undertaken
them for iijs. iiijd. a day, and to receve no money till he bring
good testimoniall he hath payd the army from moneth to
moneth."
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"For the cloths they say James Anton hath yt. I will deale
with hym about the livreys if I fynd hym reasonable, if not,
I will advertise how I fynd hym: he hath great frends in Court
I assure you, and saves the Queen a marke in the sutes of winter
and somer season upon every privat soldier, which is estemed
a great matter here, and truly soe yt is to save soe many
thousand markes a yeare. If these clothes be answerable to
the first pattern, and as you wrytt heretofore to the Lords, yt
will be more pleasing to the captain to be assured that the
Queen shall have the benefitt before the merchant, who every
other way sucked yt, as yt were, out of the blood of the soldier."
"Mr. Edmonds went to France againe upon Sunday last, as I
hard with cold comforts. Our preparacon for sea and land is
good and forward, and the intended service is thought will
prove very honorable and full of perill. The most part of our
nobility will in parson accompany the Generall. Yet is yt said
that Sir Fra. Vere shalbe the second comander of the army.
""
iv. 134. 3 pp.
ROWLAND WHYTE to SIR ROBERT SYDNEY.
99
1597, May 13. Strand." This
having kept in ever since Sonday.
I will wryte by the next post.
"Your 8 cowple hounds are in Oteford with Stanmer. He
sendes me word that the fellow my Lord Compton sent with
them is no huntesman, nor can not tell how to wynd his horn
nor follow the hownds; he speakes of a lusty young fellow that
canne doe yt very well. I willd hym to harken after hym, for
I knew you wold be desirous to send one over that cold grace
your present with good skill and experience in his profession.
Stanmer sweares that otes are so deare, that the charge will grow
mighty in keaping of them, if they shold continew long. I will
attend what order you will have taken with them. I have
desired Stanmer to begg 4 cowple more amongest your frends
in Kent, to make yt a faire kennell of a dozen couple. Mr.
Edmonds told me the King spoke of the hownds you
promised hym, who now takes great pleasure in hunting the
hare."
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day I goe abroade againe
What I can heare at Court
My Lady hath receved xll. of Sir Th. Flud, and I assured
hym that his son hath defalked yt out of your pay from the
9 of April."
"Mr. Meredith's patent is not yet signed, nor the privy seale
for more treasure, yet both agreed upon. Mr. Meredith will
pass no account of yours with Beecher without my knowledge.
I will stand upon the having of this last half yeares encrease of
horse; but howsoever 100l. or therabouts that remains your
Lordship I hope shall have, when Sir Fra. Vere and Parker
receve what is due to them. I have deserved at Sir Fra.
Vere's hands some thanks for instructed [sic] his servant in his
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buisnes, for, by following a direction I gave hym, he shall doe
his master good service. Yet doth not he nor Parker stand
upon the six per centum that is passed; but I doe . .
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My lady fearing the vild [sic] aire of Flushing is marvailous
willing to obay you in leaving the 3 greater behynd her, if she
cold tell where. She was with my lady Huntingdon and offred
the 2 daughters and Mr. William with allowance, but because
of her debt she gave her no contented answer."
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She knowes not where to leave them, unless yt were at
Penshurst, with a scholmaster, a gentlwoman and a mayd,
and some necessary servants to attend them, till they grow
greater; truly she is much troubled lest any of them shuld fall
sicke in Flushing.
""
iv. 135. 2 pp.
""
ROWLAND WHITE to SIR ROBERT SYDNEY.
..
1597, May 14. Greenwich.-Acknowledging his letter of
9 May. I am glad of your resolution not to be troubled with
the ill-success of your business here. What you wish me to
say of the German jorney to my Lord Ha. I will assone as
I see hym. Upon Monday come senight the four new knights
are to be installed.'
My Lady liked so well of Mr. Bird that she could not
tell me what to say, now you had provided another so fit for
Mr. William. She expects daily the ships from you; if the
other part of the Princess' house cannot be had she is sorry,
but is resolved to make it no cause to stay here.
The enclosed from old John Stanmer will let you know what
the hounds are, and how unfit it is to send to the King such a
present. . . Mr. Edmonds went back, as I writ to you, so I
cannot have his advice. I will tell Stanmer to keep those that
are serviceable, and provide a huntsman and send this fellow
back.
Sir John Fortescu is newly come to Court and promises to
move the Queen; by his advice I have framed a petition in
your name.
"I have bene with almost all your best frends here that
know much, especially with 10, 14, 15, but to seeke what their
opinion is of this intended preparacion. They all protest that
they never knew thing so secretly handled." It is given out
that it is for Ireland and defence against Spain. 1000 [Earl of
Essex] seemes not to be any actor in yt. . . . Great kindness
continewes betwen hym and 200 [Sir R. Cecil] and of late
betwen him and 900 [Lord Burghley]; but sure it is that he
meanes to be cheiffe if yt goe forward.'
""
30 [Lord Cobham] is gone to his house; after the holidays
he returns, being expressly commanded by the Queen.
Collins ii. 51, with omissions; from E. 12.
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ROWLAND WHYTE to SIR ROBERT SYDNEY.
1597, May 14. Greenwich.-"To my lord Treasorer I
delivered yours that touched the want of pay; answer was
sent from hym that now order was taken. And indeed I fynd
the privy seale signed, and Mr. Meredith's pattent for xxxs.
per diem, to hymself xs., to 4 clarkes at vs. a piece xxs."
Explains financial arrangements with Becher. "I shall pass
these billes [said Becher] I have of his to the 12 of Aprill 97,
that the Queen therby may see in what state Sir Th. Sherley
stands, who, without the billes I bring in, can come to no
account. As to Becher's debts under bond or by bills, and
his inability to pay.
""
iv. 136. 3 pp.
ROWLAND WHYTE to SIR ROBERT SYDNEY.
1597, May 17. At Court.-" To Mr. Secretary I gave the
packet about the wants of money, who kindly asked for you,
and that order was taken already for money.
"To my Lord of Essex I delivered the first packett about the
wants of Flushing, who reade yt all over yesterday at dinner,
and will acquaint the Queen withall."
Your other letter I delivered unto hym in the evening, he
read yt, and in reading yt both myself and others observed how
much he was troubled. I never knew hym soe long in reading
of a letter as he was of that, yt shuld seeme that what you wrytt
gave hym occasion of study. When he ended, he told me that
he wold wryte unto you and bids me attend hym."
""
"My Lady Warwicke read your letter, and saies that she will
say somwhat to me some 3 dayes hence, for she meanes to take
a tyme with the Queen about you. She doth much marvell how
yt hapnes that 200 [Sir R. Cecil] is estranged from you."
iv. 137. 1 p.
ROWLAND WHYTE to SIR ROBERT SYDNEY.
1597, [May 19.]-"I hope you have receved myne of the
8 of May by Mr. Leonards sonne with Euclide and the
negotiacion; of the 12 and 13 by Liftenant Marham; of the 14
2 letters of myne in one packet, with a list of 6000 men to be
imployed, by the way of Gravesend; of the 17 by Liftenant
Marham, in some hast, he going from Court."
"This morning my Lord of Essex told me that he hath read all
over your discours of the wants of Flushing, that the Queen
had yet no tyme to peruse yt, yet he made her know of yt;
assone as she hath viewed yt, he will direct me how to proceed
for the dispatch of yt. I have neither copie of the discours,
nor of the particular wants what you desire, soe that I can only
sollicyt the wants of Flushing; but if by any of the Lords I
be demanded what they are, truly I cannot satisfie them. I
asked if his lordship wold return any answer to the other letter
I delivered hym from you. This day or to-morrow, at the
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furthest,' sayd he, the Queen sends over to the Low Countries
for the promised ayde of shipping and men, and then I will
wryte an answer to his letter, and of other matters at lardge.""
Monsr. Charon was at Court and had speech with me about
the reinforcing of the horse; being in doubt about moving
the Queen he asked my opinion. "If you fynd the Queen well
disposed,' quoth I, you may move yt as soe required again
by the States, and desire her Majesty to referr yt to the Lords;
who, when they shall well understand what is desired, will, yt
may be, bring her Majesty to allow it.' I attended his comming
from the Queen, but I perceave he tooke no tyme to remember
yt.'
""
Lady Warwick tells me the Queen says your entertainment
in Flushing is so good, as you may put all your own in your
purse, and that you received for yourself 1500l. or 1600l. a year.
She answered that she knew nothing could be saved by the
dearness of all things in those parts. She is of opinion you are
kept back till some places here be bestowed. I besought her,
if her Majesty fell in talk of you, to say you were not so wedded
to Flushing but that you would leave it, when her Majesty
thought you worthy of service near herself; that being tied to
Flushing you lost reputation in the wars, whilst others, who had
been commanded by you, were employed in greater matters.
This day I moved Mr. Secretary about your warrant of the
lost horses, to be directed to Mr. Meredith, paymaster of her
Majesty's forces in the Low Countries, which he assented to.
Here are yet no Middelburgh merchants approved, as was
required by the Lords' letter. On Monday, as I wrote to you,
the knights go to Windsor to be installed; but here is no speech
of sending the Garter to the German Prince. Lord Thomas
goes to sea the end of next week, and Sir Walter Rawleigh with
hym. Lord Southampton, by 200 [Sir R. Cecil's] means has
leave to go with them in the Garland. The second fleet my
Lord Admiral will command, and Lord Essex the land forces.
I hear the French are discontented that these preparations
tend not to their aid. . . Many private packets pass between
1000 [Lord Essex] and 29 [Sir F. Vere].
Money for payment of the arrearages is delivered to the
merchants, and weekly payments to 6 June. Mr. Meredith
means to use Mr. Kennell, and give him 6s. 8d. a day. It is
not known who shall deal with increase and clothing; Anton
offered 2500l. a year, but now one Quarles, brother-in-law to
Mr. Beecher, offers 3000l. I petitioned my Lord Treasurer for
the soldiers' increase to 12 April; he bid me go to Meredith and
bring a certificate. As to a discussion with Meredith.
certificat I cannot have till Beecher doe bring in his billes to
the 2 Aprill 97." I am afraid Beecher, if his brother Quarles
deals with the increase and clothing, may accept such bills as
he overpaid you. . . "He hath great frends in Court, and I
see he knowes yt well enough."
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"My Lady doeth every day take her leave of her frends
and only attends the shippes from you: her children she pur-
poses to take over with her, yf you doe not consent to have them
lefte in your own house of Penshurst, for els she knowes not
where to leave them.'
""
Sir W. Rawleigh is daily in Court, and hope is had shall be
admitted Captain of the Guard before he goes to sea. His
friends are of great authority and power, and 1000 gives no
opposition, his mind being full of conquering the enemy.
Mr. Foulke Grevell told me you had forgotten your friends
in Court, and that he had not heard from you a great while.
'Sir,' said I, 'it is hard matter to know who are friends
nowadays; but I am sure he esteems you as his friend and would
be glad to hear from you.'
"And with a great protestacion of his love, the ordinary
infection of this place, he assured me that no man knew better
the tyme then your self, nor their humors better that had most
power here." Lord Essex wrote this day to you in behalf of
Mr. John Lanxford, who behaves himself most respectfully
towards you. Sir J. Fortescu is come to Court, and promises
to take a fit time to move in Otford.
Stanmer says only some of the 8 couple hounds will serve
the turn; he will find a cunning huntsman and get as many
more hounds as he can. Lord Shrewsbury's kennel was fair,
and 15 couple with a huntsman and a boy all in green.
Through being at Court these five days I have not seen Lord
Harry. If Mr. Leming, one of Mr. Secretary's clerks, come to
Flushing, as I think he will be bearer of this, make much of
him. I see he loves you. He is beloved of his master. Lord
Cobham will break up house, and is resolved to live in Kent.
Collins ii. 36-7, printed some portion of this letter under date
9 April, 1597; the opening paragraph supported by the subsequent
allusions shows that the date was after 17 May; the next letter
fixes the date as 19 May. The original had no date; Collins
erroneously marked the letter 9 April.
From E. 78. 7 pp.
ROWLAND WHYTE to SIR ROBERT SYDNEY.
1597, May 20.—My last was by Mr. Leming of 19 May. Here
has been much ado between the Queen and the Lords, about the
preparation to sea; she opposing it by no danger appearing
anywhere; she was extremely angry with them that made such
haste in it. No reason could prevail, but her Majesty com-
manded to stay all proceeding.
Mr. Charon being sent for spoke with the Queen. He told
me he had no time to remember the reinforcement of the horse,
nor was the time fit, her Majesty being so unquiet that he could
not tell what to do or say. "By this your honor may gather
of the present disposicion of the tyme."
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Sir Tho. Gerard had a patent for his place of Knight Marsha'
signed by the Queen; but on understanding it was for life she
tore it, and will not grant it but during pleasure. Other Court
news. Sir Ha. Harrington takes it unkindly at my hands that
he has not an order for his money; I besought him to have
patience. Sir Tho. German is returned out of Ireland; he
brings word of the extreme miseries our soldiers are in by want of
victual. Yesterday after much debating and offering by the
merchants, my Lord Treasurer chose Babington and Bromley
to deal in the matter of clothing; Anton, that was promised
the place by Lord Essex' favour, is gone without it to his dis-
contentment. I will warn them not to accept any bills from
Beecher. The Lord Treasurer has referred the petitions for the
increase of the horse company last half- year to Mr. Meredith.
I hope to recover what pertains to the soldier. Sir J. Fortescu
desired me to let these troubles pass ere he move in Oteford.
I besought him to break it with my Lord Treasurer. I will put
Lord Essex in mind of what he promised. "I had long speach
with 404 [Sir Gilly Merick] about his lord; he doth greatly
blame yt in hym that he is soe cold towards his frends."
Mr.
Edmonds is daily expected. Mons. Charon tells me that the
States desire an English regiment in their pay, but it is denied
as yet.
Collins ii. 52, with omissions; from E. 13.
WARRANT.
1597, May 22. Certified copy of a warrant to William
Meredith for the payment to Sir R. Sidney of an allowance
toward the supply of horses lost in service.
iv. 144. 1 p. See Acts of Privy Council xxvi. 431, and
xxvii. 135.
ROWLAND WHYTE to SIR ROBERT SYDNEY.
""
1597, May 22. Court.-Yesternight, when Lord Essex had
supped, I moved unto him, if her Majesty had read your dis-
course of the wants of Flushing. "The Queen sayd he, hath
read yt.. then put yt in her pockett: and this answer she
makes, that Flushing was not besieged, therefore cold not be in
soe great daunger as you made yt. . . . That you governors were
never well but when you drew her to unnecessary charges.
"My master," said I, . . " can doe no lesse then to acquaint her
Majesty." "Now that he hath donne yt," quoth he, "he hath
discharged hymself." I beseeched him to let the Lords be
acquainted and procure you their answer. "There goes," said
he a letter from the Queen to your master to-morrow.' I also
moved him to remember you for some place, that in his judg-
ment might be worthy. He answered by his letters you should
know his mind.
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Lord Essex shall be chief of all, Sir F. Vere, marshal, and Sir
Charles Blunt serjeant major of the army. The common
voice goes it is for Ireland, but by all likelihood it is for some
nearer place.
We petitioners for the increase of horse complained to my
Lord Treasurer of Mr. Beecher's delay; he is commanded to
meet us at Mr. Meredith's this day at 1 o'clock. Anton by her
Majesty's command must be joined with Babington and
Bromley.
Here is all love and kindness between 1000 [Earl of Essex]
and 900 [Lord Burghley] with the rest of that tribe, and further-
ance given to his desires; 404 [Sir Gilly Merick] hath had 900
allowance to the passing of a lease that was delayed these
three years.
Collins, ii. 53, with omissions; from E. 14.
SIR ROBERT SYDNEY to LADY SYDNEY.
1597, May 22. Flushing. I am taking order for a couple
of ships for you, which will be at Gravesend in five or six days.
If you embark there, it will ease you of trouble; "or if you do
not, the ships wil bee again at the Lands End before you kan
get overland thither." Beware you do not offend my Lord
Admiral in not desiring a ship of him; you can find no better
excuse than to say you purpose to embark at Gravesend. "I
had a letter yesterday from Cap. Brown at the Haghe with good
hopes of the hous for yow, but yet no certen promis." I do
not send him to you, because Sir Mathew Morgan and Cap.
Ed. Morgan send word that they stay to come with you.
xviii. 4. I p.
SIR ROBERT SYDNEY to LADY SYDNEY.
1597, May 24. Flushing." When you and I meet wee will
conferr about our fortunes. . . I ame gon into Holland, but let
not that trouble your jorney. For I will bee heer againe
before you kan bee heer and my going is especially about the
hous for you, and partly to speake a word with his Excellency
before his going into feeld. But thogh you kame not I must bee
heer by the 2 or 3 of June to take order for some things for my
Lord of Essex jorney. I send you over twoe ships: but you
must not make them stay for you. For in this time I had much
adoe to get them of the States: but with promise that assoon
as they bee kome you wil bee ready to kome away. I have
appointed them to goe to Gravesend, and otherwise I do not
know how to answer my Lord Admiral that a ship was not
desired of him."
xviii. 82. 1 p.
ROWLAND WHYTE to SIR ROBERT SYDNEY.
1597, May 27. Strand. My last were of 22 and 23 May by
Muse. I hope my Lord of Essex has signified her Majesty's
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pleasure of your discourse of the wants of Flushing, and resolved
you of his purpose in this intended enterprise. I send you the
names of the officers to go under Essex. My Lord of North-
umberland goes as private, and will be the head of his foot upon
service.
On Sunday last, 22 May, your warrant for lost horses was
renewed by the Lords and directed to Mr. William Meredith.
As to consequent financial arrangements. Babington and
Bromley with much ado are chosen to deal with the clothing; I
delivered them your pleasure that they accept no bills of Beecher.
They answered Beecher had moved them in such a matter, and
asked me to take some course. I delivered petitions to my Lord
Treasurer and Sir J. Fortescu that Beecher might not turn over
the debt he said you owed him to the merchants who deal with
the clothing. My Lord Treasurer asked Beecher how this debt
grew. Beecher said it was at your going into France when he
furnished you with money and apparel to the value of 6001.
“More foole you! quoth my Lord Treasurer to Beecher. My
Lord, said I, if he supplied my master at that tyme, yt was
the excessive hope of gaine that moved hym to doe yt, for he
gained by yt 7 or 8 score pownds. Mr. Sidney, quoth my
Lord Treasurer, shall doe well to take some good order with
Beecher, that I perceve was ready at all tymes to supply hym."
I said you would content hym with all reasonable sort, but to
have it put on your entertainment would seem disgraceful.
Afterwards Beecher came to me and said he would be a suitor
to have the warrant for the best horses appointed for the pay-
ment of your debt. I answered you had assigned it already to
those in the Lord Countries from whom you had borrowed it
to remount your horses. I see he has great favour in some
places in Court by reason of his informing. I hope the Lords
will not stop your entertainments. But I forgot to tell you my
Lord Treasurer asked how you should now find fault, with your
own doings, having given him bills with the allowance you so
mislike.
We that are for the troop of horse have met and perfected
our accounts with Beecher.
Babington and Bromley desire me to bear with them, for
they are busy getting friends to be bound for them to the
Queen.
Collins ii. 54, a small part only; from E. 15. 4 pp.
ROWLAND WHYTE to SIR ROBERT SYDNEY.
1597, June 2. At Court.-Acknowledging letters of 22 May
by Thomas, 24 May by Mr. Fra. Sydney, 27 May by Capt.
Constable and 16 May by a French gentleman, who:n I brought
to Lord Essex, who used him kindly. Yesterday Lord Essex
rode to Chatham. In his absence Sir Walter Rawley was
brought by Sir R. Cecil to the Queen, who used him graciously
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and gave him authority as Captain of the Guard; in the evening
he rode abroad with the Queen, and now comes boldly to the
Privy Chamber as he was wont. This was done with the Earl's
liking.
On Sunday the Queen told Lord Cobham he should be Lord
Warden of the Cinque Ports, and asked if he had not the lease
she writ for to Dr. Bennet. When he answered no, she com-
manded Mr. Secretary to signify to Bennet she would have it
done. I hear by some very inward with 200 [Sir R. Cecil]
that there is a purpose to make Sir Edward Wotton secretary
and Sir John Stanhop vice-chamberlain.
Lord Northumberland is grieved with the death of Lord Percy,
and does not go with Lord Essex. Lord Essex' patent is draw-
ing, and his officers known; Lord Mountjoy is Lieut.-General.
By 10 or 12 of next month the forces of the Low Countries are
expected. The earl is so busy, that a man can have no time
to speak with him; I will spy out some time to put him in
mind of doing something for you; it is not your care only, but
all that love him are in mutiny against his late courses; but
he answers them all with silence. You know that Sir Walter
Rawley had the vitling of the land forces; I heare yt ys very
well donne and that he hath left 1000 [Essex] have much for his
privat provision; they are growen exceeding great, and often
goes 1000 to 200 house very privat."
.
Mr. Edmonds is arrived. He says the King cannot give
Bollen for a caution, but desires to have 4000 men or to revoke
those that are there. It is thought he shall receive no further
aid hence. Touching the hounds Mr. Edmonds thinks you had
best send none this year, seeing Lord Shrewsbury had the start
of you. You should send to the Lords of the Council the same
discourse you sent to the Queen; I will deliver it in full Council
and sollicit their answer for your discharge.
"You made very
ill choice of my Lord of Essex to deale with yt with the Queen,
considering the tyme and his intentions otherwyse."
My Lady begins her journey on Monday; she will embark
her nursery, the 4 little ones, at Gravesend, herself with the
4 greater will go to Margate. She is glad you have more room
in the house, and will bring over a good bed to use upon occasion.
Capt. Morgan goes this journey and is sergeant-major of the
General's regiment. Capt. Goring is lieutenant of the ordnance,
but stands not to go unless with your liking. If your wants
are not supplied, your garrison weakened, your officers taken
away, what shall you do? I mean to deal plainly with my Lord
of Essex if time and place serve.
Collins ii. 54, with slight omissions; from E. 16.
GEORGE GILPIN to SIR ROBERT SYDNEY.
1597, July 20. The Hague. I received your letters, per-
ceiving thereby your dealing with Mr. Valck and the course
you intend to take to overpass matters for a while; be assured
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that I will leave nothing undone that will please you.
A letter
is dispatched to Rysarck to hasten him forward, marvelling he
should be so slow. Because the States should not take occasion
of mislike, if you suffered none to enter your government but
with your knowledge notwithstanding their passport, I would
send them word afore.
After you have spoken to Hussens I will look to hear
further; thanking you for communicating what passed with
the ambassador of Pole, as also of Mons. Charon's proceedings
about the voyage into Germany; to sec Poland would pass
with our labour, but to persuade it I see no such ground as I
do for the other. "Your languages are sufficient for Poland;
for Latin, Italian and Dutch are used as commonly as ye French
in these contryes." The Princess goes as far as Arnham with
his Excellency, who departs on Friday morning. Part of our
Council shall go, and the residue rest here for a while, amongst
which I am like to be. I recommend a friend to your favour.
P.S.-July 21.-I can learn of no house to receive my Lady,
but will inquire further. His Excellency departed this morning.
Collins ii. 56, with omissions; from E. 17.
SIR WILLIAM BROWNE to SIR ROBERT SYDNEY.
1597, July 24. Plymouth. I relate our adventures since
leaving Plymouth on July 10. We encountered a contrary wind
next day. Our ship the Mary Rose," not the swiftest of sayle
nor the best of stearage," lost the Lord General on Friday 15
July. We beat about till Sunday but could not recover sight;
our ship had a leak, but we made shift to come home to
Plymouth, where we arrived the Tuesday and found Sir Walter
Rawley come in the day before, and the day after my Lord
General landed at Falmouth. Some ships of soldiers are also
returned; "Jack Sidney, with a rotten flyeboate, was in daunger
to be drowned, and was driven back to Waimouth." My
Lord is determined to put out to-morrow if the wind hold, for
most of our forces keep the sea. The Spanish fleet has been at
sea; the same foul weather drove him into Pharol. We hear
of sickness and want of victuals in his army. We are here
8 of the Queen's ships. I can write little of our purpose as a
thing rather guessed at than known.
Your friend here I think remembers you not so much as I
could wish; it may be his own business presses him too much.
My Lord of Rutland often honours me, and speaks in most
kind sort of you. This day we are to go out. We leave divers
of our land soldiers, and put the rest into such ships as are
nimble of sail, able to keep company with the Queen's ships.
I think unless we can beat their fleet we shall land no men.
The Adelentado is resolved either to attend us or come at us.
Here are rumours that the boats where Capts. Brett, Bodley
and Austin Heath were are all drowned. It is certain some
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ships have been spoken with at sea in great distress. Sir
Antony Shurley is landed at Coome, (1) his ship goes to Bristol
and he to London, but we say here very poor. Sir Richard
Ruddale was buried yesterday, being dead of sea-sickness.
This storm has killed the hearts of many voluntary gentlemen.
"Arthur Champernon goeth in a little bark of his owne this
journey, as nett as himself, and the shipp for burden as little
as he for a man.”
Collins ii. 57; from E. 18.
ROWLAND WHYTE to SIR ROBERT SYDNEY,
1597, July 28. I have answer from Mr. Babington and
Bromley to my demands, "to have out of the apparell of
forty men in her Majesty's pay lyvreys made in steade of
clothes; to have out of thencrease of foote a weekly allowance
towards your expences." As to the first they say it would be
contrary to their covenant and cannot be done without a
warrant from the Treasurer. Sir John Fortescu thinks it is
reasonable. As to the second they desire me not to urge it
at present.
They tell me that I may have cloaks provided for you on the
credit of the horse band. I would not accept, "for what reason
is there, said I, that we that are her Majesty's soldiers in her
footebands should not receve our due in apparell that is allowed,
which is in the two seasons iiijli. ijs. vjd. a man by the yeare.
“The preparacion goes forward without stay, only my lord
Admirall begins to stur, and he thinckes yt a disgrace for hym
to stay at home, and theirfore wold goe in parson; my lord of
Essex takes all care to have the ships and soldiers in a readines
by the tyme apointed for the rendez-vous, and hopes that the
Low Countries forces wilbe here by the 10 or 12 of June at
furthest."
ور
"My lady Essex was yesterday at Savoy, and told my lady
that you were to goe with her lord. "I cannot beleve yt,”
sayd my lady, "for I am sure my Lord of Essex doth not soe
much as thincke upon Mr. Sydney in any matter that may bring
profitt or credyt unto hym." ""What sister," sayd my lady
Essex, "I hope my brother thincks not soe? I tell you that
my brother goes to make you grieve as I doe, for I desire
companions in mourning."
"Her ladyship is come to Walsingham house and will lye
their till my Lord Essex be gon. My Lady purposes to stay
no longer then Wednesday next, then will she away.'
""
iv. 141.
4 pp.
PRINCE MAURICE of NASSAU to SIR ROBERT SYDNEY.
1597, July 28. The Hague." Je suis resolu de men-
cheminer le premier dAougst, stilo novo, dicy vers le tolhuys
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et fort de Sgraven Weerdt pour donner ordre a ce qui pourra
servir a leffect de mon entreprinse. Si daventure les affaires
de vostre gouvernement vous peuvent permettre de my trouver,
je seray tresaise de vous veoir, et mobliguerez de tant plus a
vous faire service. Et sur ceste fin aprez mes tressaffectueuses
recommandations en voz bonnes graces je prieray Dieu vous
avoir, Monsieur, en sa sainte protection.
P.S." Jespere estre audit tol huis le cinquiesme et sixieme
d'augst, stilo novo, de quoi je vous ay bien voulu advertir.'
Signed, "Vostre tresaffectionne amy a vous faire service
Maurice de Nassau."
iv. 142. 1 p.
SIR WILLIAM BROWNE to SIR ROBERT SYDNEY.
1597, July 29.-I wrote that my Lord General should put to
sea on Sunday last, but the wind is so inconstant we can build on
no resolution taken over night. Divers of our foot companies.
are discharged. "My Lord General hath layne these 2 last
nyghts on board and at the next slant of wynd we putt outt.
My Lord's retinue and gentlemen that were with him in the
Merhonor(1) are devyded unto the Bonaventure, the Warspyke
and another ship; my Lord himself I think will with the fewer
number go in the Bonaventure. Yesterday came in my Lord
of Cumberland's piness, who with the Moone was sent out on
Sunday last to fynd the fleet, butt were driven back by foule
wether." But for the honour of my Lord Essex, many are
already weary of the journey. I am resolved to stay to see
the last man borne.
Collins ii. 58, with an omission; from E. 19.
SIR WILLIAM BROWNE to SIR ROBERT SYDNEY.
1597, July 31. Plymouth.-The rest of the fleet is arrived
and have been in sight of the Groyne, where the Advyse on
Wednesday gave them knowledge of my lord's putting back.
They came here this Sunday morning, all in better case than
we expected, having beaten it out this foul weather and no ship
of soldiers missing. The King of Spain's fleet lies still in harbour;
our fleet met none of them. We begin to have good fresh hope
of our journey. My Lord General goes now in the Repulse
and my Lord Thomas in the Bonaventure.
P.S." Itt is sayd that the Spanish fleet came not out by
reason itt is not well manned; . . so that, with the contrarity
of the wynd, made them keep harbor. . . The Adelentado
hath in those parts somme 7000 or 8000 souldiours."
Collins, ii. 59; from E. 20.
(1) Marionor in the letter of 24 July. Collins ii. 58.
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SIR WILLIAM BROWNE to SIR ROBERT SYDNEY.
1597, August 3. Plymouth.-My Lord of Essex went on
Monday to the Court, to sollicit the thorough dispatch. My
Lord Warden, Sir Walter Rawley, is gone with him. The Lord
Montjoy, the Lord Thomas Howard and the Lord Marshal are
left to govern matters. Our soldiers are most on land, dispersed
into villages. All are known to be safe unless it be Capt. Berry,
of whom as yet we hear nothing.
P.S.-I am sorry these my letters shall come to you so late.
I thought them speedier than to send by London, because many
letters so sent run a fortune.
Collins ii. 59, omitting P.S.; from E. 21.
GEORGE GILPIN to SIR ROBERT SYDNEY.
1597, August 22. The Hague.-Acknowledging his letters
of 14th and 18th. As concerns Ryswick I wrote in my last
what charge was given to Mons. Bremen to deal with him, and
how it might please you to use him, finding it now fit that they
of Zeland be pressed forward. "I have made my proposition
unto the States Generall, and looke for their auns were, which
somwhat troubleth them to frame being loath to forbare
their trafficq, and yet would not fall into any daunger; yf others
be tollerated to trade and they barred yt wilbe hardly disgested,
and do feare that their shippers will runne to the ennimie or
seeke other imployments; but there be som that are wel
affected, and say there may be other trades used and the
shippers and mariners used on these new voyages.' I will
impart their resolution as soon as I know it, and desire to know
what they of Zeland will say, as also touching your dealing
with such merchants as came out of Spain. "Mr. Stafforde
with his compaignon are retorned long since, but none could
know what their busines or errant was. Hir Excellencie and
Monsr. Buzenvall are stil on their progresses. His Excellencie
departed towards Moeurs on Thursday, . . meaninge to force
yt yf no reskew com." The soldiers in Gelden mutiny. Of
Wachtendorck and Straele the like is reported. I doubt
Moeurs will hold longer than his Excellency thinks.
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""
P.S. August 25.-Want of messenger made me stay this.
We have news that the 23 the town and Castle of Moeurs yielded
by composition. "A greater victorie then was looked for in
so shorte a tyme and myght have kept us worke at least these
3 weekes.'
Collins ii. 60, end and postscript only; from E. 22, 2 pp.
GEORGE GILPIN to SIR ROBERT SYDNEY.
1597, August 29. The Hague.-I will send you copies of the
answer given to the Polish ambassador here, and of the letter
sent me by Mr. Secretary from home. Your letters to
Mademoiselle de Nassau and Mons. de Buzenval were delivered
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yesterday. There is yet no resolution made on my proposition,
though it has been discoursed of both in the States General
Assembly and in those of Holland. I look to hear what they
of Zeeland will do touching the fortifications. "I longe stil
to heare what will becom of her Majestye's navy, fearinge that
they have stayed so longe that the Spaniard is or wilbe to
stronge and were not good to receave a rencountre. Of the
recovery of Moeurs, I scertifyed by my last; since is the campe
rysen and marcheth towardes Groll, where yt seemeth theyre
wilbe more worke then hitherto ; and yet yf no succour com, yt
will not endure, though at ferst som such show may be made.
Of Fraunce all good is hoped, though the Cardinal's strength
make us doubt the worst; and yf the fisshers of the Skeve-
burghers newes be trew which they say to have understood at
sea, by a man com from Diepe and bownd unto the Texel, then
have they fought already and the King receavyd the wurst."
Signed.
iv. 146. 1 p.
GEORGE GILPIN to SIR ROBERT SYDNEY.
1597, September 13. The Hague. That day you departed
I followed to Leyden. Next day came a packet to me from
Mr. Secretary touching the restraint of shipping of corn. The
post had a packet to you, which because he wanted language
and an aged fellow, I took and may it please you to receive
herewith. From friends I had that the fleet was met 8 weeks
past about 80 leagues from England, bearing towards Spain
with a north and northwest wind. The chancellor and another
from the King of Denmark were arrived and to have audience
at Tiboldes on Tuesday. Sir Coniars Clifforde lost in Connaught
400 men, and the Lord Deputy in his retreat 200 for want of
provisions. "A Monsieur de Sidney . . . presentement au
Camp."
Collins ii. 60; from E. 23.
GEORGE GILPIN to SIR ROBERT SYDNEY.
1597, September 16. The Hague.—I hope by my last you
received the letter from Mr. Secretary as to the restraint of
sending corn into Spain out of these provinces. I am since
advertised that there are great store of ships ready laden and
bound to those parts, lying under the Castle of Ramekins to
take the benefit of the first wind. Not knowing what order
you have left with Sir Edmond Udall, I thought good to signify
this unto you. We hope the French news are true, though the
certainty of the surrender of Amiens be not confirmed.
A Monsieur de Sidney .. au Campe."
Signed.
Collins, ii. 60; from E. 24.
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[ROWLAND WHYTE] to the LORD TREASURER.
1597, Sept. 25-Sir R. Sydney has been a suitor to the Queen
these three years for allowance to repair her mansion house
of Oteford and the pale of the park. Both are in great decay.
The house will fall down, and the deer will escape. At his own
charge he procured a survey by Exchequer Commission; an
abstract is enclosed. Sir R. Sydney seeks a lease for three
lives of the herbage and pannage of the park.
iv. 5. pp. Draft in White's writing.
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ROWLAND WHYTE to SIR ROBERT SYDNEY.
1597, October 1. London. My Lord Treasurer came to
Nonsuch 8 days past; I gave due attendance, daily solliciting
for the supply of our wants. Yesterday he willed the master-
gunner and me to deliver the note of our wants to Sir George
Carew, Lieutenant of the Ordnance, that he should certify his
opinion. This morning we delivered the note to him of the
Master Gunner, and for powder, pikes, muskets, callivers,
match, lead. This afternoon Sir George was with my Lord
Treasurer, and as he said did favourably deliver his advice.
But this evening my Lord Treasurer told me that the Queen
was not to supply this want but the States, and that you ought
to send to them for it. I replied that you oft demanded it but
could have no satisfaction, and desired him to procure the
Queen's letter to the States. He said Charon should be spoken
to. I desirous to reply, he told me that I might see he was
sick and not to be troubled. "I departing desired hym to
pardon my boldnes. Nay! I desire you, sayd he, to
pardon me for this tyme. And soe I was forced to goe my
way." Then he called in the Master Gunner and told him
as he did me. But the Master Gunner desired he might have
things necessary for the Queen's own demi-cannons. My Lord
Treasurer answered that he was advised by Sir George Carew,
it were best to send them over to serve the Queen's turn here,
where there was more need of them.
If the States are by contract bound to furnish the wants of
Flushing, you will do well to move them, that her Majesty may
see in you all respect of duty. If my Lord Treasurer would
have heard me I would have said there was little reason to
demand at the States' hands all things necessary for a cautionary
town, where the weaker it is the easier way they have to attempt
against it. You may do well to write to my Lord Treasurer
and Sir Robert Cecil and desire leave to move her Majesty
herself for your own discharge. "By God! I see no care here
taken of your government, and no feeling at all of the wants
to supply yt.'
""
Some hope I have that order will be taken for five last of
powder; but my Lord Treasurer will first understand by Sir
Thomas Shirley how her Majesty is answered for the powder
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already spent. As for all other wants I see no reason to think
you shall be supplied. Seing the Queen hath broken the
contract in the principall articles, the States will thinck yt a
less fault to breake their covenant in the meaner points."
6:
If your letters be of importance, let there be written on them
that are directed to my Lord Treasurer For the Queen's
service," and enclose them in a packet to me.
It is said that Lord Burrough at the Brill is served by the
States of powder, and therefore thought they have like reason
to furnish Flushing.
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Court News. Alderman Catcher promises my Lady his
house in Brodestreat for a rent. I am here to view yt, and to put
in provision of beere, wod and cole; 'tis well seated in a good
ayre and good company about yt." Sir Robert Cecil hopes
that before Christmas your leave may be obtained.
shipper goes away and I forced to make an end."
The
Collins, ii. 61, with large omissions; from E. 25, 4 pp.
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ROWLAND WHYTE to SIR ROBERT SYDNEY.
1597, October 4. Richmond.-I have earnestly pressed your
leave. Mr. Secretary protested that as soon as he had answer
from you to his letters concerning the stay of shipping for Spain
he would do his best. But c.c. [Lady Warwick] assured me
that the Queen was made to believe "that the government of
Flushing, with your horse and foot company, was better
worth then 2000l. a yeare, besides the great commodity you made
by intercours of marchants to and fro;" that it was dangerous
to leave it without a governor, and Lord Burrough and Sir F.
Vere were absent; that the Cardinal did most practice against
those islands in winter, taking the benefit of the frost. These
obstacles I perceive are purposely found out to hinder your
coming. I presume all this is wrought by Lord Cobham; I
understand he was grieved that in the election of the knights
in Kent you had the chief place given you by the voices of the
people... Here is daily expectation of Sir Ed. Stafford and
Sir Ed. Wotton being made councillors.
"I will beleve yt, when I see yt.”
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The Queen wilbe in London upon Thursday come fortnight.
They are now repairing and new painting of White Hall. . . I
send your Lordship this late proclamacion for the stay of all kynd
of shippes that traffique for Spaine or Portingall."
P.S. Here is speech that the plague is in Dublin: that
Lord Borough is weary of being there.
Collins ii. 62, with slight omissions; from E. 25, 2 pp.
GEORGE GILPIN to SIR ROBERT SYDNEY.
1597, October 7. The Hague. Of the "surrendry
surrendry" of
Breefoord the enclosed will show sufficiently. We hear his
Excellency is since risen, purposing to attempt Enschede and
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Oldenzeel at one time, both being slenderly provided.
The French man I know has been with you, pray you that
I may know what answer he had from the States. As to
the reception of the Danish embassy. I had another dispatch
from some to urge those men to make a restraint, which I
have done. I know not yet what will be their resolution :
the warning has been sufficient; it rests now with her Majesty
to stay others' ships. As to purchases of books.
Collins ii. 63, with slight omissions; from E. 27.
ROWLAND WHYTE to SIR ROBERT SYDNEY.
1597, October 8. Strand.-I delivered your letter to my
Lord Treasurer, who has written such a letter as the Queen
may see to Mr. Secretary, desiring him to deal for your return,
now that you have given satisfaction for the points of his letter
to you.
He knows you have occasion to be here about suits
in law. Now you are one of the knights for Kent with Sir
William Brooke, who is at sea, it is requisite that you be here.
All the houses near Charing Cross and Holborn were taken
up; I have left few houses unsought for and can hear of none
fit for you. I hear that 2000 [Earl of Pembroke] is resolved to
accept the offer made by 900 [Lord Burghley], which is to give
3000l. and assure 600l. a year land after his decease.
Here is no word from Lord Essex since Osborn's return;
from Sir W. Rawleigh letters are come signifying the occasion
of his absence from Lord Essex, and that now he would follow
him towards Terceras. Lord Cumberland puts to sea with six
ships. It is expected that this day the seal of the Duchy
should be given to Mr. Secretary. I hear Sir Edward Stafford
will be sworn councillor to-morrow; he was dealt with to be
secretary but refuses it.
Collins, ii. 63; from E. 28.
ROWLAND WHYTE to SIR ROBERT SYDNEY.
1597, October 9. Richmond.-This Sunday morning Mr.
Secretary moved the Queen, who has granted you leave. To-
morrow I shall have my Lord Admiral's letter to Sir Henry
Palmer for one of the Queen's ships to transport you. Mr.
Secretary was yesternight made Chancellor of the Duchy.
Here is now great speach of creation, and you nominated."
Letters are come this morning from my Lord Essex, that he
is at Terceras, and will not be at home this six weeks.
Collins, ii. 64; from E. 29.
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ROWLAND WHYTE to SIR ROBERT SYDNEY.
1597, October 13. Strand.-On Tuesday about 7 o'clock at
night Mr. Secretary got your leave signed by the Queen. I
saw it dated and sealed by Mr. Windebancke, who brought it
to Mr. Secretary again at supper. At his going up to the
Queen after 9 o'clock he told me he would write you his private
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letter that night, and bid me be with him next morning early.
I came to his chamber ere he was awake; as soon as he was
ready he told me that somebody had told the Queen that Sir
Ed. Uvedall was landed, which she was much offended withal
and commanded your leave to be stayed. Mr. Secretary
marvelled you let your lieutenant come over.
I answered he
had been sick, and that there were captains in Flushing, able
and sufficient, to whose trust you will commit the town. I
named Sir Matt. Morgan and Capt. Goring, that was serjeant-
major. "The Queen,' sayd he,' cannot abyde the first, therefore
he must not be named unto her. For the second he is held a
sufficient man; I will deale with her Majesty in yt againe.
About evening he told me her Majesty would be by no means
persuaded, till she understand who you mean to leave in your
place. His advice is you should write a letter to the Queen
herself, that should not exceed 22 lines; he will deliver it
himself, if no one else will; but thinks it best Sir John Stanhop
do it, for then the Queen will impart it to him and so it shall be
despatched. "In the meanetyme, if there be any causes of his in
the law,' said he, 'that require favor or stay, you shall most
willingly have my Lord's letters and myne to the judges. I
told him our business was in the Duchy.
He shall not,'
sayd he, 'want in that court all the favor that I may in
conscience afford hym."" He also told me my Lord Treasurer
was earnest to have you come over; and writ how it stood to
my Lord Treasurer, who this cold weather keeps his chamber
at Strand House.
"""
I believe the Queen was advertised of Sir Edmund Uvedall's
return by Sir Edward Wotton or Sir Edward Hobby; I hear
she is wrought to have a new election in Kent, by reason of
both your absences. . . In the matter of creation it is thought
it will prove nothing; but if it come to pass I am promised by
my Lord Admiral and Lady Warwick you shall not be forgotten.
A gentleman told me he marvelled that you suffered
so many captains to go with Lord Essex; if it came to the
Queen's ears she would take it ill, and there were some disposed
to do ill offices in your behalf. I take it he meant 30 [Lord
Cobham] and his adherents. . . Sir Ed. Uvedall is most sorry,
and as soon as he is able will dispatch his business and go to
Flushing; but I see he is a weak man, and no certainty when he
will be able to go abroad.
Collins, ii. 65-7, with slight omissions; from E. 30, 7 pp.
GEORGE GILPIN to SIR ROBERT SYDNEY.
1597, October 17. The Hague.-
The Hague." Of the Hamburgers losse
and the Cardinals death Amsterdam and Roterdam stoared us,
but the latter contineweth not, yet do wee thinke him not much
better being so mony(¹) starvyd that he can do little." Of the
(1) Collins, “many."
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States writing to you I had heard not afore yours to me. Their
custom is to keep all to themselves, as well to show a kind of
vain greatness, as that they imagine, if I were privy to that
they write, I might send you my opinion, as indeed I would.
Madame la Princesse and Madamoiselle de Nassau are looked for
this night or to-morrow; I will then further the getting of
their pictures . . . Count Johns is gone to the camp; the
conferences between him and the Countess of Moeurs will
breed conceit in his Excellency concerning both. Our Danish
ambassadors have had their answer, desiring amity, but it
is no ways convenient to agree with the Spaniard. I get no
answer from the States touching the shipping of corn.
I am
daily solicited about the poor woman at Utrecht of whom I
wrote.
Collins, ii. 68, with slight omissions; from E. 31.
ROWLAND WHYTE to SIR ROBERT SYDNEY.
1597, October 19. These contrary winds keep from you
letters of mine, of the 4, 9, and 13 by the Master Gunner, of
the 8 October by post. You understand by them the course
held in your leave. I have left no reason to make Mr. Secre-
tary see that the town being committed to Sergeant-Major
Goring will be in no danger. His answer is you must write to
the Queen, ere you can come over. I besought Mr. Grivell to
advise me. "I take yt,' sayd he unkyndly, 'that your master
wold never acquaint me with yt, and I am of opinion. . that he
will not be suffred to come over, for soe I heare the Queen say.
"""
I have received a great packet by Capt. Floyd's man.
Mr. Meredith will pay your increase as soon as he can
get the cheques out of Sir Th. Wilkes' hand. Your due from
10 May to 14 October will be 1291. odd, out of which your
cheques must be defalked. Jo. Waring is now examined by
Sir T. Wilkes, Mr. Beale and Mr. Waad, and is like to lose the
2000l. of apparell to the Queen's use.
It was told me but half an hour ago that Mr. Harry Sydney
should be suddenly dead, and that all his lands after the decease
of his wife come to you and your heirs male. Our fleet is not
returned, but is newes come that they were at the Azores, and
that Sir Walter Rawleigh landed at Fiole and burnt and sackt
the towne. His frends in Court are great, and doe mightily
grace his doinges and commend his experience at sea." . . Sir
E. Uvedall is very sick, and grieved that he should be a hindrance
to your return.
Collins, ii. 68, with large omissions; from E. 32, 3 pp.
George GiLPIN to SIR ROBERT SYDNEY.
1597, October 21. The Hague.-I presented your letter
to the Council of State; nothing was answered, but that it
would be kept, and the plaintiff asked what he could say in
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reply. I gave the other letter to Mr. Caron and had some
speech thereof. I am of your opinion touching Malre [Maldere]:
"he perswades himself that he must be chief of all, doing his
best to kepe in with Middelborgh, seeing that other townes
cannot wel brooke his peremptory and hawtie courses. A
good Pencionary in Flusshinge, that were learned, stout, and
wel spoken would steed them wel.” "Your letter to the
States Generall . . . was published that morninge, but nothinge
absolutely resolved; onely [I] have understood by pryvate
conference that they debated harde how farre your reserve of
homage might extend." I could not but like your letter,
though it was somewhat long, and may serve better to manifest
at home your readiness to perform what was commanded.
Van der Werk took a copy, as I think for his principals. Care
must be taken in all your proceedings that they cannot justly
find cause for complaint, which they are inclined unto.
Signed.
iv. 147. 2 pp.
ROWLAND WHYTE to SIR ROBERT SYDNEY.
1597, October 22. Strand.-I could not but marvell that
Sir Ed. Uvedall's return should so easily hinder your leave. It
"moved me to be inquisitive(¹) what might be the true cause of
yt. . . and this was told me by a great lady." That the
evening your leave was signed her Majesty was dealt with in the
matter of Vicechamberlainship for Sir John Stanhop, and gave
out she had promised it to you and that you would shortly be at
Court. "You see this was cause enough to keape you away."
Here was a resolution that her Majesty would create earls
and call such to be barons as seemed to have titles. According
to your instruction I proceeded with all your friends at Court.
Mr. Secretary told me he was of opinion there would be no
creation till Lord Essex' return. My Lord Admiral told me he
ought to be most careful if any honour might be laid on you.
I hear he shall be created Earl of Nottingham; he has borrowed
my Lord of Pembroke's robes, his coronet is made and his patent
a-drawing. Sir E. Stafford is discontented, so oft he has been
put off from his councillorship. Mr. Roger Manners told me
that it was true there was an opinion of calling of barons; you,
he knew not why, were not nominated; but he would deal
about it with my Lord Treasurer and Mr. Secretary.
For the matter of 9000 [Lord Herbert] it is upon a sudden quite
dashed, and in the opinion of the wise by great fault in 2000
[Earl of Pembroke], who makes the occasion of breach to be a
refusal of the portion offered by 900 [Lord Burghley]. 2000
will have 3000l. in money and 500l. a year in possession, else will
he not bargain. 13 grieves at it, for he foresees the harm will
ensue.
(1) Collins, "inquisite."
298
Your cousin Harry Sydney is not dead but recovered; there
are many grievous complaints of him about matters of corn.
66
I feare me he will suffer for his offence, but I persuade that
money be frankly gyven where I direct yt, rather then to come
to answer a Starre Chamber.”
It is marvelled my Lord Treasurer is not called to a greater
dignity. Till he be at Court I may not sollicit for Oteford.
The King's camp is dissolved, our forces come to garrison;
Mons. Fresne is looked for here, and a truce said to be in
question between the King and the Cardinal. Matters in
Ireland stand at stay. Her Majesty goes on Monday in state to
the Parliament House.
Collins, ii. 69-70; with omissions; from E. 33, 4 pp.
ROWLAND WHYTE to SIR ROBERT SYDNEY.
1597, October 23. Strand.-As the Queen came from the
Chapel this day she created my Lord Admiral Earl of Notting-
ham... For the calling of barons my Lords Cobham and Buck-
hurst laboured to have Mr. Nevell one, but not to be Lord of
Abergeny, but Lord Nevell of some place.
This morning came news from Ostend that the Cardinal
assembles his army and will besiege Ostend. 'Tis said peace is
concluded between France and Spain. Now my Lord Treasurer
is at Court I will urge your leave and Oteford. The fleet is
daily looked for.
G
P.S.-I will deal with my Lord Admiral touching your
ordnance; but fear the patent to Nevell and Ingelstatt will be
a hindrance; and there must be a suit to the Queen.
Collins, ii. 70, with omissions; from E. 34, 21 pp.
PRINCE MAURICE of NASSAU to SIR ROBERT SYDNEY.
1597, November 3. [N.S.].
[N.S.]. The Camp before Lingen.-
"Le sieur Parasés porteur de cestes m'a delivré la votre et m'a
Et
communiqué ce qu'il vous a pleu luy encharger de me dire.
ores que je ne desireroie rien plus, que de pouvoir m'emploier a
l'effect de ce qu'il m'a declairé, toutesfois estant presentement
en ce siege de Lingen, en [sic: et] ne pouvant encores juger
combien de l'ouvrage ladicte place me donnera, je ne vous puis
de riens asseurer. Mais j'espere qu' apres mon retour a la
Haye, je seray moins occupé, et que pour alors nous aurons
loisir d'adviser par ensemble sur les moiens a ce necessaires."
Signed.
iv. 150.
1 p.
ROWLAND WHYTE to SIR ROBERT SYDNEY.
1597, October 24. Strand.-Your cousin, Mr. Harry Sidney,
of Norfolk, hearing that he was to answer
answer complaints
made against him for engrossing corn, has come up and sent
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for me.
I found him bewailing his want of friends, and dealt
plainly with him that his purse might be open to free him out
of his troubles. To which he hath with much adoe consented.'
He wished you were here, for he has left you all his lands, and
says the dishonour is as bitter as death. I did assure hym all
I might that order shuld be taken, that the Attorney Generall
shuld not prosecut this matter against hym in the Star Chamber."
I thought it my duty to signify this to you, that by your letters
you might provide for his safety; "for in Star Chamber
thoffence is punished with fyne and pillery, a horrible disgrace
to the honorable name of the Sidneys."
iv. 148. 1 p.
ROWLAND WHITE to SIR ROBERT SYDNEY.
1597, October 26. Strand. All care is taken to keep your
cousin Sydney's affair from the Star Chamber, which I fear will
be hardly done, because I cannot get him to be liberal. I have
caused him to set down some justification of his proceedings.
I never knew man so generally blamed as he for buying and
selling of corn; he has offended the law by not buying and
selling in open market, but has been charitable to the poor
and sold his corn in the market 12s. and 8s. under the price of
the market; all last year he relieved weekly 400 poor men at
his door. All these we alleged. Last night he declared the
conveyance of his land unto you. You must write to all your
friends; for I fear the Attorney General will bring it to the
Star Chamber and terribly prosecute him there.
This day the assured death of Lord Borough, Deputy of
Ireland, came to the Court. 'Tis said that you and Sir William
Russell are named; but he stands stiffly not to go, unless on
as good terms as Lord Borough.
A gentleman that had gone to sea in a pinnace captured a
ship lagging from the Spanish fleet, but was forced to abandon
her. Lady Borough is in great poverty, now she loses the
entertainment of the Brill. . . In Parliament when the names
for Kent were read, yours only was read; Mr. Secretary asked
if Kent had not another knight; then it was whispered in the
ear that Sir Wm. Brooke was outlawed.
Mr. Meredith said I should have your increase, as soon as
I could bring him the cheques. I went to Sir T. Wilkes, whose
answer was that he would write this day to Tomkins' man to
muster and send the cheques, which would be a month or six
weeks hence. I replied that there was no reason why the Cap-
tain, who by the Lords' order was to receive every half year his
increase, should be forced to stay for it for 8 months for want of
the cheque, and the merchant was he that made the benefit
by keeping it in his hands.
Collins, ii. 70-1, with omission; from E. 35.
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ROWLAND WHYTE to SIR ROBERT SYDNEY.
1597, October 27. Strand.-Acknowledging a letter of 22
Oct., and reciting his own of 26 Oct. This day Lord Sheffild
has dealt with the Queen for the Brill. It is wished that who-
ever has it may give Lady Borough 500l. a year out of it for
her maintenance. No speech yet of any going to Ireland;
the world gives out that you are fittest. Parliament is adjourned
for ten days.
My Lord Treasurer told me this evening that until Sir E.
Uvedall returned, the Queen would not consent to your coming
away... My Lord Chamberlain is commanded to go towards
the west coast, to command if the enemy land. Most gentlemen
of
every county are commanded to go home for defence of the
coast. Yet some are of opinion that the Spaniards will not
land; their admiral is the Adelentado. My Lord Gray is
said to be newly come. Here it is said that the King of Spain
is dead. Mr. Burnham has taken extraordinary care about
Mr. H. Sydney, for the desire he has to do you service.
Collins, ii. 72, with slight omissions; from E. 36.
ROWLAND WHYTE to SIR ROBERT SYDNEY.
1597, October 28. Strand.-This morning Lord Essex'
letters came of his landing in Plymouth; he missed the King's
ships with the Indian treasure, and fell on the merchant fleet;
four of them he has taken and sunk many more. The Spanish
fleet hovers on our coast, but has not landed. Lord Essex put
in to victual and with all speed to go to sea again. . . The
King of Spain made his son swear not to make peace with
England till he had revenged their disgraces. . . I have dealt
with Sir E. Uvedall to return; within three weeks he hopes to
have his health and dispatch his business. The voice of all the
Court and city give you the Deputation of Ireland; unless you
can keep Flushing in my opinion you are better where you are.
Collins, ii. 72; from E. 37.
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ROWLAND WHYTE to SIR ROBERT SYDNEY.
1597, October 29. Strand.-Yesterday there is means sent
to the west country to repair and victual the fleet; and warrant
to Lord Essex to levy men and put to sea as soon as he is able.
Mr. Wiseman came to the Court this morning; he tells me there
are only nine knights made; William Brown and others. The
forces of France are sent for to come to Dover and the Downs.
But let me tell you that Mr. Wiseman sayd that his lord
hard of a Spanish fleet being at sea, but he saw none.” All
gentlemen are commanded to the country. Lord Cobham is
sent to the Cinque Ports. Direction is sent to Ireland that two
Justices govern the civil policy, and Lord Ormond command the
wars till her Majesty send a Deputy. . . The Lords that have
been dealt with about your cousin Sydney, answer that they may
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not stay it from the Star Chamber, but will favour him.
my Lord of Essex coming to Court I will observe all I may, and
methinckes I found the cowntenance of the Court somwhat
changed already." Wiseman hopes the four ships will go near
to make it a saving journey.
My Lord Admiral is busy about the navy, and not to be
troubled about the new ordnance.
Collins ii. 74, with omissions; from E. 39.
GEORGE GILPIN to SIR ROBERT SYDNEY.
1597, October 29. Acknowledging his letter of 25th, and
marvelling at the strangeness of those of Zeland. Afore your
letter came they here had resolved to send seven companies
under Monsieur de Nassau. Methinks as matters go in France
not to be forth of your government is best. Monsieur Buzenvall
opened to the States that the King, by interposition of the
Pope, is persuaded to a peace, and offers made for restitution
of all towns, which breeds suspicion in those heads, and they
know not what to resolve.
There is much ado as to the love matter of my Lady of
Orange. We have nothing from Bruges; they find more
resistance than they thought, yet hope to carry it. I think
the Council of State will write to you to send two pieces of
ordnance to Ostend; it will not be amiss to pleasure them.
Collins ii. 73; from E. 38.
GEORGE GILPIN to SIR ROBERT SYDNEY.
1597, November 3. The Hague.-Acknowledging letters
of the 28th and 31st October.
I was not so glad to
heare of the ennimies retraict from Ostende as fearefull to
understand the suddayne comminge of the Spanish Armedo
neare our coast, God havinge in my opinion blessed us greatly
in sendinge of the Earle of Essexe home so fitly with all his,
whoe wee heare is gon fourth agayne, and do longe exceedingely
to see your lordships letter with that youe have hadde from
home... These men will now wryte to your lordship to send and
assiste them in those quarters with 2 or 300 men as occasion
may requyre, being forced to withdraw from thence such 3
companies as cam thether lately from Breda to withstand all
thattempts of thennimie, whoe is com betweene Breda and
Geertrudenbergh with 4 or 5000 men, but no provision: that
hath geven thalarme to all our frontyers, which are bare
enouch to withstande an enterpryse, but slenderly provyded
against any force, that is to try to make a diversion. But for all
this wee shall ryde yt owt, and his Excellencie will not give
over, being helde shrewdly tacke [sic] by the Count Fredericq;
yet yt seemes the courage of the defendours beginnes to faynt, for
they showt little, and owr men are com unto the dytches and
entered the portes of 2 ravelyns, which thennimie abandonned
after he had put fyre to two mynes with little effect,"
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'I was the other day with Madame and sawe Mr. Daniel take
paynes with Madamoiselle. But these troubles of Mademoiselle
Doranges doth so vexe all as hir Excellencie knoweth not
yet when nor how to wryte; the lady is extreeme sick and
cannot eate nor sleepe, so as shee is in daunger of lyff or a wurse
inconvenience as the case standes. Santen is here, I had greate
conference with him of your Lordship, and tolde him plainly
what I thought of that strange dealinge of his master's in general
and somwhat of the particular; he would have salved matters,
yet acknowledged in parte that youe were not so used as he
and others wysshed for sondry respectes, whereof hereafter I
will (yf cause so requyre) wryte more."
iv. 149. 2 pp.
ROWLAND WHYTE to SIR ROBERT SYDNEY.
1597, November 5. Strand.-The Earl of Essex is returned.
He keeps in and went not this day to the Parliament; I heard
her Majesty is not pleased with his service at sea, and that his
proceedings towards Sir Walter Rawleigh in calling his actions
to question before a Council of War is misliked here. Sir Walter
Rawleigh has good and constant friends able to protect him.
Lord Nottingham is steward for this Parliament. The
Queen has taken the gold that is brought in the ships into her
own hands. . . The captains of your garrison are commanded
still to attend at Plymouth; herewith you shall have a letter
from Sir William Brown.
Your friends have no favour towards your cousin Sydney,
though his fault is not so heinous as the world makes it. What
lay in me to do I have done. I dealt with 1000 [Earl of Essex]
for him; he promises much, but this night I brought him to
Court but he would not speak, which your cousin took unkindly.
Surely the peace between him and 200 [Sir R. Cecil] will burst
out to unkindness. Lord Cobham is made Lord Lieutenant
of the shire. . . The matters of 9000 [Lord Herbert] are quite
broken off, and he deceived you that said he was come to London.
Thomas arrived with your packet this afternoon, and the
letters shall be delivered to-morrow. Touching the new
ordnance I have dealt with my Lord Admiral; he protested he
could not do it without bill signed. The annexing of Brill to
your government has been propounded to 1000, but he smiled
at it. He dealt earnestly for Sir Thomas Vere, but the Queen
will not yield unto it.
Collins ii. 74, with omissions; from E. 40.
GEORGE GILPIN to SIR ROBERT SYDNEY.
1597, November 8. The Hague.-I delivered your letter to
the Princess, from whom and the other lady two letters were
brought to me this afternoon; "they are so busyed and
troubled with the matter of Madlle. d'Orange's that theer
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is scant any speakinge with eyther of them."
His
Excellence is on his way hitherwardes; being thought he
wilbe this night at Swolle, makinge all the haste he can
boath for his sisters saake as to take order against thennemies
attempts. The horse and Schots began to marche since
Thursday, the English were to followe in a day or tweyne,
and the Count William stayeth to give furder direction to
such busines as his Excellencie committed to him. Wee have
lost none of our contrymen of any noate, onely a lieutenant
and the quartermaster Horwill, both slayn with the great
ordinance at severall tymes. Thennimies swarminge from
place to place troubleth us somwhat, because wee want men.
When your Lordship shall have any particulars of the
Spanish fleete, I humbly desyre to be partaker. Monsieur
Duynevoord I heare is com to the Briel, and sayeth that the
Armada is dispeersed with stormes; to-morrow when he
commeth wee shall heare more."
iv. 151. 1 p.
Signed.
1 p. iv. 152.
،،
GEORGE GILPIN to SIR ROBERT SYDNEY.
1597, November 9. The Hague.-" All standes here as in
my last, sent by one of myne to whome I committed the report
of the conclusion about Don Emanuel, which as I heare was this,
that he and his brother were to departe presently fourth of
the contry by water, wether they thought good, and furnished
them with som mony pro viatico; which was tolde them by
3 or 4 deputies of the States that went to them to Schiedam,
but are not yet returned.”
"Unto the lady d'Orange was insinuated this resolution,
and left to her choyse to followe yf shee would, but not to go
together, nor to see or speake with them afore; which course
shee takes very heavely, and what shee will do wilbe seene ere
longe. In the meane tyme this easterly wynde makes the
Princesse wish that the mariage were don of the Lord Morgam,
and her selfe on ship boorde, but is resolvyd to stay so longe.
The pictures are don, but Mr. Daniel hath not don the apparrelles
etc.'
""
GEORGE GILPIN to SIR ROBERT SYDNEY.
1597, November 10. The Hague.-Acknowledging his letter
of the 6th concerning the Admiral Duynen voord's departure
from Plymouth and his discontent. If any charge come to
me from home of her Majesty's dislike, I will be ready, wishing
withal that I knew how Sir W. Rawley dealt with your Flushing
captain, Hans de Wale. . . His Excellency is arrived and keeps
ouse with "madame sa mére, (¹)" where they are busied about
(1) Collins, "Sumere,"
304
his sister's love matters. . . Don Emanuel and his brother were
ordered by the States to make choice of 3 or 4 towns, where to
reside till farther order, and so departed yesterday to Rotterdam.
I had speech with Madame touching the Briele; she said
she would tell her son thereof. I doubt the place will be dis-
posed of, unless you have employed your great friends. I
hear Sir Edward lays hard for it, and Sir Foulk Grevell labours
for him.
Touching the fortification of Flushing I will with the first
opportunity deal with some of them. . . . I am advertised
from Bruges that the enemy has a purpose to make a fort at
Niewehaven. If your preacher depart, I recommend one Mr.
Wright, that now serves at Ostend, "a good man and very
sufficient."
Madame will hasten her departure, having got the States'
licence for her son to go with her.
P.S. By the enclosed you shall understand her resolution
to take shipping at the Briele. . . Mons. Malre had some
speech with me of ordinary matters, nothing of you or con-
cerning Zeland; yet I think he came to sound me; I also
said nothing. I mean to have a cast at Mons. Valke to try
if I can feel what the other's purpose was.
Collins, ii. 75-6, with omissions; from E. 41.
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COUNT MAURICE of NASSAU to SIR ROBERT SYDNEY.
1597, November 23. [N.S.]. The Hague." Jay veu,
tant par le contenu de votre lettre comme aussi par le rapport
que m'a fait le Sieur Parasis, lestat auquel se trouve maintenant
l'affaire qui vous est cognu.
Suivant quoi je nay peu laisser
de vous dire que je ne desireroie riens plus que de le veoir effectue.
Mais daultant que lon me mande de tous costez que lennemi
na pas seullement mis garnison dedans la ville de Bruges, mais
aussi en toutes aultres places es environs de ladite ville, en sorte
quen peu d'heure peult amasser une armee; je ne voi
apparence comme ce fait se pourra mettre en oevre sans estre
discouvert, sinon avec perte des nostres, pour le moins avec
empechement de ne le pouvoir tenter cy aprez. Et pourtant
ma semble le plus conscillable de renvoyer le dit Parasis et
tenir tout en surfeance, jusques a ce que nous puissions estre
bien et particulierement informez si la garnison continue
encores es dites places et quelles forces l'ennemi peult assembler
en ces quartiers."
Signed.
iv. 153. 11 pp.
GEORGE GILPIN to SIR R. SYDNEY.
1597, November 22. The Hague.-Thanking him for two
letters received the 19th and desiring to hear what Sir William
Browne shall bring besides your licence. Madame's departure
is put off till Justinus, the admiral, is married, which will be
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the 16th of this month [sic] (N.S.). In the meantime your
pictures will be finished, and will be well done as Mr. Daniel
tells me.
Monsieur Charon wrote that Lord Scheffielde was like
to have the Briele, and that he had told her Majesty that his
men would like her choice. Yet I perceive the uncertainty
of his religion makes them timorous. As to Parasys and the
plan for an exploit; the plot is liked, but I leave it to his
Excellency and to you, and unto the report of Parasys at his
return to you.
P.S.-November 27. Want of conveyance made me stay
this, and have not anything since.
Collins, ii. 76; from E. 42.
ROWLAND WHYTE to SIR ROBERT SYDNEY.
1597, St. Thomas Day. December 20.-For your leave,
my Lord Treasurer promises to know the Queen's resolution.
The gallant Earl now shows himself in more public sort and he
is promised(¹) to have the patent of the late created Earl altered;
who absolutely refuses to consent unto it. Yesterday he gave
over his white staff as Lord Steward, and this day is gone to
Chelsey, where he purposes as I hear to be sick; for the Queen
by this long patience of Lord Essex is grown to understand
better the wrong done unto him, which she lays upon 900 [Lord
Burghley] and 200 [Sir R. Cecil] though they deny it.
I hear Lord Essex desires to have right done to him either
by a Commission to examine it, or by combat against the Earl
of Nottingham or one of his sons. "Here is such a doe about yt,
as yt troubles this place and all other proceedinges." Sir Walter
Rawleigh is employed by the Queen to end this quarrel. But
Lord Essex is resolved not to yield without altering the patent.
As to warrants for does from Otford Park. I have received of
your increase money to 11 October 102l. 17s. 2d. I desire you
to send a bill of yours for Mr. Meredith, or two or three lines
to authorize me to receive it. It had been a greater sum but
for Lieut. Sydney's cheques. The general cheques are not yet
certified by Sir Th. Wilkes. Your friends here think it fit if
Mr. William be able to put to sea, that he change the air for
the recovering of his health.
..
P.S.-It is reported Lord Essex shall be created Earl Marshal
this day.
9000 [Lord Herbert] matters yesternight upon a
soddain are like to dye, for 9000 thinkces that he is not well
delt withall by 2000 [Earl Pembroke], who refused his offers,
which are 3000l. in money and 2001. a yeare in possessioon,
and now wrytes to 2000 that he will give no more till his
death, and then 300l. a year more, but 13 assures me yt will
not be accepted."
Collins ii. 77, with omissions; from E. 43.
(1) Collins, "proposed.”
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ROWLAND WHITE to SIR ROBERT SYDNEY.
1597, St. Stephens Day, December 26.-This gentleman Mr.
Woodward is determined to come to do his duty unto you,
and deliver an account of his service here. I hear by Mr.
Montague, Mr. Bacon and Mr. James that he has done you very
good service. I have desired the captains of your garrison to
hasten their return. Sir Francis Vere and Sir Edw. Norres are
often at Court. The Governor of Duncarke is at Mr. Doileys
house; his ransom made at 20,000 crowns; but he is resolved
to die here ere he pay it; and so he shall saith Sir E. Norres.
Collins ii. 78, latter part; from E. 44.
GEORGE GILPIN to SIR ROBERT SYDNEY.
1597, December 30. The Hague.-I was glad by yours of
the 28th to hear of your good passage and safe arrival, as I
shall be when I hear of your leave. Here is nothing since your
departure. "The Princesse expects and wissheth with greate
devotion that the wynde would come to the east, and the ionge
lady beginnes to thinke the tyme longe; Messieurs les Deputes
that should go into Fraunce will scant be ready these 10 dayes,
and the others for England meane to departe at the same tyme.'
Monsr. Buzenvall urges forward, finding fault with their long-
ness. "I have by order from some made these men acquaynted
with the proceedings of Monsr. de Maisse, and her Majesty's
answere concerninge the treatie betweene the Kings ministers
and the Cardinals about an agreement
What these men
will say to yt I shall heare shortly."(1)
Collins i. 333, misdated 1591; from F. 35.
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ROWLAND WHYTE to SIR ROBERT SYDNEY.
[1597 ?]" Yesternight late I wrytt by the post at lardge
what I had donne at Court, how pleasing your present was to
my Lord Treasorer, what loving spcaches he used of you, how
that Mr. Tomkins was gon againe to Margett to see his wiffe
dying, how Mr. James was in Yorkshire, and the care I tooke
to send your letter and Captain Baskerviles to Mr. George
Huntley by an express messinger, and that Davyd is not yet
retorned from Wilton."
"Your lordship hath er this receved letters to send John
Waring hither, for here is an opinion that we shuld have much
of Beechers goods, because John gave a note (which is fownd) to
Mr. Beecher to pay 3000l. of his debts. Yf John Waring have
any goods of his master in his hands, me thinckes seing yt is in
Flushing, and that Beecher owes the Captain of your government
their encrease of the last half yeare, yt were good that a stay
might rather be made of yt to their use, then that any straunger
shuld receve the benefitt of yt: but your lordship best knowes
what to doe."
(1) See Salisbury MSS. viii, 14,
307
"For your debt to Beecher, in my opinion you shuld doe well
to take no order for yt till your return, and then I see great
liklihoode that you may by your old attestation quitt your self
of yt, for Beecher now falles to be in Sir Thomas' debt, who wil
be glad to have the debt turned to hym in that sort. Beecher
is now a prisoner in the Cownter,(1) but hath liberty to goe
abroade with a keaper to dispatch his busines; he is undon and
hath undon Lester. Parrish hath by your assinment the money
of the marchants for the 500 sutes. Untill the Queen come to
Nonsuch no buisnes wilbe sturd in.'
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xvi. 10. 1 p.
GEORGE GILPIN to SIR ROBERT SYDNEY.
1597[-8], Jan. 2. The Hague. Yesterday the Princess
departed to Maesland, with intent to go aboard ship this morn-
ing. Mons. Buzenvall means with the Deputies to follow at
the end of this week or the beginning of next; at which time
the others for England will also depart. These disgest my
proposition reasonably, but it makes them hasten the men over;
and to prepare the way they will write to her Majesty of their
purpose. Those first nominated will take the journey, Monsieur
Buzenvall giving it forth that we were jealous of the Advocate
Jong... Everwyn of Ostend has written that the freebooters
of Flushing spoil all the contribution; I have answered with a
caveat not to tax any without proofs, or he shall do some wrong
that will not overpass it. Mons. Brune has also been taking
order against those disorderly excursions, and founds it on
Articles he had of you; after resolution taken you shall hear
more. This morning Hans Fleming is to be strangled and his
body set on a stake at Bier Bliex(2) to the terror of others.
Collins ii. 78; from E. 45.
ROWLAND WHYTE to SIR ROBERT SYDNEY.
1597-8, January 3. Court.-Sir John Fortescu has not been
at Court these 10 days; in me there shall be no fault if Oteford
come not to a good end. The petition in your name to the
Queen is for a lease for three lives of the herbage and pannage ;
the yearly fee of 6l. 3s. 4d. to cease; you to repair the park
pale and lodge, maintain the deer, and give such yearly rent
as her Majesty commands. This Sir John Fortescu willed I
should do, and will offer. If this be denied you must have
patience.
I have attended Mr. Babington and Mr. Bromley for liveries,
and to know if I may have the increase of horse and foot to
serve your turn; I have fair words but no direct answer.
will not agree that you shall give that interest you have given.
I
(1) He had been in the Counter two years in Oct. 1599. Salisbury MSS.
ix. 375 cf. vii. 279.
(2) Collins omits the name,
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What is reason I know you will yield to for the horse, because
they do not receive it till the half-year be expired; but for the
foot, seeing they receive it, you should have the benefit. They
have undertaken to supply the weekly lendings, delivering it
14 days before to the paymaster at Middelboro', and on certificate
to receive it here again within five days on sight; but they
desire respite till 20 June; and till then your garrison and others.
must want money from 6 June.
I have entreated Mr. Meredith for money for your lost horses;
he protests he cannot till November, for no cheques will come
to him till then. Sir Th. Shirley having received the money for
last half year, that should answer the cheques. Beecher
purposes to desire my Lady to speak to you for his debt; it
was told me if he cannot have satisfaction, he will find a trick
to make it the Queen's debt, and so be even with you. What
I have said to my Lord Treasurer will I hope serve the turn.
The world wonders to see the great familiarity between 1000
[Essex] 200 [Sir R. Cecil] 24 [Sir W. Raleigh] and 27; none
but they enjoy hym, they carry hym away as they list. 500,
that now is, is in great favor with the Queen and leanes to no
party, and her Majesty likes the better of yt, and uses him very
well, as 11 and others tels me. To hym and his sister have I
delivered your letters."
Lord Essex leaves Lord Worcester his Deputy Master of the
horse. Mr. Burnham never purposed to sell his place. I
have expended money on the warrant for lost horses, my Lady's
passport, rewards to Lord Compton's keeper that brought the
hounds, and money to the fellow that keeps them.
Collins, ii, 79, a small part only; from E. 46, 3 pp.
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GEORGE GILPIN to SIR ROBERT SYDNEY.
..
1597-8, January 12. The Hague.-The Deputies cannot stir
till the ships of war come in, and the ice be so gone that they
may ship their horses and baggage. The Admiral and the
Advocate go with a train of men, horses and coaches, so as it
will be stately every way; how Ottinge and Vander Worcke
will go I hear not, only think they will not come near the others,
being of other humours, yet stout and stately enouch in
mynd.
We make account that the Princess has recovered
France. Of Everwyn I hear no more. . . I hope they of Zeland
will respect you as is fit, and that better correspondence will be
kept henceforth. I have moved the matter of fortification,
but nothing is yet resolved. I delivered your letter to his
Excellency; he read it, but said nothing thereof; he told me
he meant to write to Caron, to see if her Majesty would not
increase her horse companies. Sir Anthony Shirley is come;
I marvel he comes with such a train, this time of year when
passages are so difficult. His Excellency is about somewhat.
P.S. "The Princess is arryved and the shippes returned."
Collins, ii. 79; from E. 47.
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[
] to the STATES of ZEELAND.
1598, Jan. 24. N.S.-As Councillor Gilpin daily very earnestly
urges that the fortifications of Flushing should be taken in
hand, that her Majesty may receive satisfaction; and as we
consider that the same should be no longer delayed, both in
regard that our ambassadors are now upon their return to
England, where they will be undoubtedly questioned on the
subject, and also that it is expedient and useful for us to engage
in so great a work :-We therefore desire and require in friendly
manner that you will be pleased, in conformity with what we
have written, presently to take in hand the work of the decayed
fortifications of the aforesaid city, in the dykes and elsewhere
as need requires, and so to repair the same that the Governor
of Flushing and Councillor Gilpin may be satisfied, and that our
ambassadors aforesaid may give her Majesty contentment.
Whereby you shall do a service to the country and a pleasure
to us.
iv. 163.
p.
½ p. Flemish.
ROWLAND WHYTE to SIR ROBERT SYDNEY.-
1597-8, January 14. Strand. I have attended for some
answer to your letter to my Lord Treasurer, but have none;
"these great lords are forgetfull of what is wrytten unto them
if they be not put in mynd of yt againe, which made me desirous
to heare what your letter contained. Yt was told me that your
Lordship wrytt to the Queen to have the Staple of Marchant
Adventurers established in Flushing." I heard within these two
days your letter to the Queen was at 200 [Sir R. Cecil]. "Yt
should seeme not delivered, for yt was sealed up with gold."
I understand the Merchant Adventurers are against being
at Flushing. Your captains here are to exhibit a petition
touching the supply of Flushing at Council board tomorrow.
Mr. Secretary promises to despatch your leave. Lord
Sheffield's patent is signed for Brill; Lady Borowes has 400l.
a year. Within these two days 24 [Sir W. Raleigh] was with
1000 [Essex] and desired some honour; seeing her Majesty
was inclined to bestow the place of Vice-Chamberlain on you,
he would hope for it no longer. 1000 protested he had dealt
with the Queen about you and would be an enemy to all that
should seek that office. Mr. Secretary is ready for his journey
to Rouen; Sir Tho. Wilkes and Mr. Harbert are joined with
him; Dr. Compton is to attend and be instructed of all com-
plaints between the English and French, about the Admiralty.
Next week are expected ambassadors from Scotland; the King
has assembled his Parliament, and of late created some bishops.
Lord Northumberland's little son died two days past. Lord
Southampton goes with Mr. Secretary, and so on his travels.
Tomorrow I shall have the general cheques from Sir T. Wilkes,
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and then am promised from Mr. Meredith so much money as
he has on the warrant for lost horses; but I must have
authority to receive it from you.
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Lady Huntingdon is at Court; I press her to move for your
leave; "her access is good, and she very gracious with her
Majesty." Lady Leicester is come to town. All the captens
of Flushing that are here will depart towards you the next
weeke; they protest that their stay was only to have some
answer about the supplieng of their companies." Capt.
Baskervile has not yet been with my Lord Keeper; what
service I may do, he shall have.
Collins ii. 80, with omissions; from E. 48, 21 pp.
ROWLAND WHYTE to SIR ROBERT SIDNEY.
1597-8, January 14.-Lady Pembroke, finding by my letters
that your leave received a cross, has renewed her suit to my
Lord Treasurer. I never read anything that could express an
earnest desire like her letter, which I delivered with my own
hands. This answer he made, that he would be most mindful
of Lady Pembroke's requests, at his next going to the Queen.
I am now in fair good way, especially if 200 [Sir R. Cecil] were
away. The stop of it is not in 900 [Lord Burghley]. Lady
Pembroke has sent order to make ready Baynard's Castle, for
you and my Lady. "This after noone the Lord Maior entred
the Stilliard, and commanded the marchants to depart the
realme by the 28 of this moneth; there nomber was about 16.
They stoode much upon the priviledges of the Stilliard; but
they see yt serve to smal purpose." Capt. Sydney is in town
and promises to write to you. I hear Mr. Henry Sydney goes
to Oxford.
Collins, ii. 81 with a slight omission; from E. 49.
GEORGE GILPIN to SIR ROBERT SYDNEY.
1597-8, January 16. The Hague.-Sir Antony Shirley had
a letter of compliments from his Excellency to the Duke of
Ferrara. The Deputies are not yet gone; though the ships
that left the Princess at Dieppe are returned, wind and weather
have not served; the ice being for the most part gone, all will
be shipped out of hand, and the first easterly wind shall serve
both those for France and England. . . I am of opinion they
will have no commission, but limited upon report; neither can
I see their disposition such that they mean to say much to the
peace, and for the war to lay on load, as the only way to preserve
all three, the States deeming all but treachery that comes from
the Council of Spain. I have insisted on the fortification, and
they have resolved to write to those of Zeland to proceed.
They have charged Mons. Cruyninghen (who goes to view the
fortification of Ostend) to have Christian, your prisoner,
examined on points that should clear Oelfoot of some of his
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extortions; nothing is yet resolved against the freebooters.
Mollinax, an inventor of odd devices of ordnance, has offered
his Excellency to show experiments; if you know him, I pray
you let me hear what you think of him.
Collins ii. 81; from E. 50.
ROWLAND WHYTE to SIR ROBERT SYDNEY.
1597-8, January 19. Strand.-Yesterday I wrote by the
skipper that has 6 ton of your beer. Then I went to Court to
attend my Lord of Essex; I was admitted, and he no sooner
began to hearken, but in comes my Lord of Tumond in post
from Ireland, and then was I commanded to some other time.
Lady Huntingdon dealt for your leave with the Queen, who
assured her you should come over by the middle of next term,
and that she would give Mr. Secretary order.
Your letter to the Queen I can have no answer to; yester-
night it lay in Mr. Secretary's chamber still sealed up. You
must send over a burgomaster, if you will to have the Staple,
for you see little care is had to deliver your letters. I was told
Sir W. Rawley labours to have something done for him before
Mr. Secretary goes away, and importunes my Lord of Essex.
I am assured for the Vice-chamberlain's place Lord Essex
stands firm for you. "Yf 1000 [Essex] cold be drawen to be
the instrument of 24 [Raleigh's] good, an offer is made that on
their syde a third of the prises shalbe procured to hym,
towards the paiment of his debts.'
I hear of some unkindness between 3000 [Lord Southampton]
and his mistress, occasioned by Mr. Ambrose Willoughby;
Lord Essex and my Lord Chamberlain had them in examination.
For Oteford, I have it in remembrance and my Lord Treasurer
promises to deal with it, as soon as he moves the Queen in
matters of that nature. If anything stays your leave, it will
be fear of having you here in 200 [Sir R. Cecil's] absence; for
I cannot learn but the Queen has a gracious opinion of you,
though you have as few friends about her as may be. "I am
well prepared what to say to 1000. I will, being warranted
by the name of a sarvant, deale plainly with hym, and sound
the depth of his affection towards you."
Collins ii. 82, with omissions; from E. 51.
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ROWLAND WHYTE to SIR ROBERT SYDNEY.
1597-8, January 21. Saturday night, late. “I wrytt at
lardge this day, by one that will safely deliver yt unto you, the
whole conference betwen 1000 [Essex] and me." Lord Essex
has all the "cuccinelloe" and "indico" at a favourable rate;
"he hath already taken order and given good security to pay
the Queen 50 thowsand pownds at xviijs. a pownd the
"cuccinello"; here yt is sold for 30s. and sometymes 40s."
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My Lord Treasurer told me this evening the Queen will not
grant your leave in these doubtful times. She is made
acquainted with your letter about the merchants coming to
Flushing, but likes it not. . . A chief servant of 200 [Sir R.
Cecil] assured me that if you have leave, you shall assuredly be
pushed over to Ireland, but I see no probability of it. Lord
Harbert, Lord Worcester's son, is dead. . . Lord Rutland I
hear is more cold in the matter of marriage with your niece.
"The quarrell of Lord Southampton to Ambrose Willoughby
grew upon this: that he with Sir Walter Rawley and Mr. Parker
being at primero in the Presence Chamber, the Queen was
gon to bed, and he being there as squier for the body, desired
them to give over. Anone after he spake to them againe, that if
they wold not leave, he wold call in the gard to pull down the
bord; which Sir Walter Rauley seing, put up his money and
went his wayes. But my Lord South Hampton tooke exceptions
at hym, and told hym he wold remember yt; and soe fyndyng
hym betwen the tennis court wall and the garden, strooke
hym, and Willoughby puld of some of his locke. The
Queen gave Willoughby thanckes for what he did in the
Presence, and told hym he had done better yf he had sent
hym to the porter's lodge, to see who durst have fetcht hym
out.'
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I fear a course is held to keep you away, and how far 1000
may prevail I know not. Capt. Nicholas Baskervile is very
ill; I do not like his title to Wedgnoc Parke, and so it will be
found when it comes in question. Tomorrow the captains
of your garrison deliver the petition for your supply to the
lords. "Tell Capt. Floyd and Flemming that upon Monday
morning at 8 aclock Mr. Tucker hath apointed to be in Capten
Morgans chamber to meet the rest of the captens, and to confer
with them about there satisfaction for what is due to them for
there encrease to the 9 of May. My Lord Treasurer comands
hym to do yt, and he saies he will give good contentment."
Mr. Secretary takes leave tomorrow. If Capt. Baskervile
die, I would you would bestow it upon me.
Collins, ii. 83, with omissions; from E. 52.
GEORGE GILPIN to SIR ROBERT SYDNEY.
1597-8, January 24. The Hague. I assure you the forti-
fication of Flushing has not been by me omitted, though little
effected; they protest their wants to be such that they cannot
do all they could wish. "I send youe herewith copie of their
letter to those of Zeland, purposinge to move the Counsell that
Mons. de Cruyninghen may present yt unto those of Zeland,
and to furder the performaunce therof with his best indebvours.
I much doubted your going over when I heard of Mr. Secretary's
sending to the French King. The Deputies for France and
England depart at this instant, in hope the wind will continue,
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in which case they are to take sea tomorrow. Mr. Secretary
stays till he hears they are passed. "Vandermuelen hath bin
in Andwarpe, and cam freshly thince, who reports that the
Cardinal will have peace and graunt to Fraunce what he will
demaund, and yet there is now mony com, the merchants
furnishinge for three monthes, monthly 28,000 ducats; and
that the marriage with the Infanta is furdered by all meanes
possible, as the only way to kepe these provinces in devotion.'
Collins ii. 84, beginning only; from E. 53.
1 p.
ROWLAND WHYTE to SIR ROBERT SYDNEY.
1597[-8], January 25. Strand.-Mr. Bord arrived on Sunday
22nd, very early; your letters to Lord Essex were delivered,
and he brings you answer. Your letters to the Lords of the
Council I delivered at Council Board, and order is given for
supplying your broken companies out of Ostend; three of
the Picard companies are to be "cashed," and Sir Arthur
Sauvage's to stand. The Ostend Governor laboured to have
them remain, and your garrison supplied by the "cashing
of horse and the odd 50 and your Sergeant-Major's company ;
but I do not see it prevail; wherein surely my Lord of Essex hath
a great care of you.
Your letters to the Lord Treasurer were also delivered, and
yesterday I delivered him a petition as to the English Merchant
Adventurers to come to Flushing. To send away your captains,
to suffer the burgomasters to transport the beer, that the
apparel of Joles stayed in Flushing may go to the satisfaction
of the captains; he promises to answer within a day or two.
Lady Warwick will deliver your letter to the Queen, but is
of opinion it were best to defer it till Mr. Secretary is gone; of
the same opinion is Lord Essex, who assured me he would
procure your leave, but would first have 200 [Sir R. Cecil]
departed.
ور
I have sent your letters to Penshurst. When they will have
the money for the purchase of Dupleton and the bricklayers
they shall receive it. You forget Sir Harry Harrington should
have 501.; he expects it. Mr. Meredith promises to pay me
money to redeem some of your plate, which I will do and
bring it over with me when Parliament is ended; I purpose to
stay till I know the Queen's answer to your letter, and what
Lord Essex will do in your leave; he did lately publicly protest
that the Queen was purposed to have you over to do her
service near herself as Vice-Chamberlain.
It seems strange that in your letter to my Lady of Essex(¹) you
give over your suit for the Vice-Chamberlain so that you might
be a baron. It is the thing they desire to have you quit your
interest of the grant. Mr. Secretary has promised Sir John
(1) The original is "la," but see Salisbury MSS. viii. 29, which shows that
the letter was addressed to the Earl.
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Stanhope to use his credit to make him Vice-Chamberlain and
Sir Edward Wotton a baron. All that love you are of opinion
that before you desire anything, the first care is to be here.
Lady Warwick bids me take care that your captains be sent
over, and specially Sir Ed. Uvedall; but he is not yet come to
town.
The raising of your horse troops must principally proceed
from the States by Mr. Charon; if I should show in it it would
be an occasion to hinder it, but I will carefully instruct my Lord
of Essex with the reasons. A pad-saddle, such as Lord Essex
hath, you shall have shortly; it will cost 71.
Capt. Baskervile is amended, but keeps his bed. My Lord
Keeper says that he shall have justice. Lord Essex sent Capt.
Baskervile a message that he was informed that he did my
Lady Baskervile wrong about Wedgnoc Park. It grieves him
much, as he protests to satisfy his Lordship he will commit
it to his keeping, ever reserving his grant to you. Mr. Grivell
claims a former promise, which Baskervile tells me he cannot
deny, yet continues still constant to his bargain. What right
he has shall shortly be known.
Lady Essex exceedingly loves you, and protests she desires
nothing so much as your being here, and that she knows my
Lord of Essex loves you more than any friend he has.
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The peace is greatly desired here, and they in greatest
authority most inclined to it. I was told by one about 900
[Lord Burghley] that the coffers are empty, a miserable thing
and not to be spoken or written of but by me to yourself. The
same party told me, when I marveled why your Lordship upon
soe great sute cold not be suffred to come over for a few
daics. Why, sayd he, yt doth sometymes a man harme
to be vertuos and honest: and soe shooke his heade."(1)
I hear that in Ireland peace will be concluded for two years ;
that Tyrone will admit sheriffs into his provinces. I do not
hear of any Deputy. If the Savoy House be refused by the
Earl, Lady Huntingdon promises my Lady shall have it at a
rent or for a fine; she is at Court, and every day private with
the Queen, but I see no fruit come to you by it, though none so
fit as herself to do it.
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P.S." The captens of the 4 Picardes companies have found
meanes that they shall stand, and as they are be sent to
strengthen your garrison, to the mighty discontent of some
captens here."
Collins ii. 84-5, extracts only; from E. 54, 5 pp.
GEORGE GILPIN to SIR ROBERT SYDNEY.
1597-[8], January 27. The Hague.-By my last I sent a
copy of the States' General letter to those of Zeland about the
fortification. Mons. Cruyninghen has order to insist that it
(1) Abbreviated by Collins.
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be effected; he is also charged to deal with you about the free-
booters, and that those sent forth from your government be
charged not to meddle with any under safe-guard. The Duke
of Cleves' council complains that his villages in Flanders are
by your order cited to come and agree for the safeguard. . . It
cannot be amiss to tell Mr. Cruyninghen that Flushing being
kept for her Majesty's use, they in Flanders should know what
her garrison can do if occasion require; that you were sorry
they made a great matter of nothing, and wished they had
showed themselves ready to further what her Majesty required
about the fortification. . . I had of late news that Mr. Secretary
was departed from Court. These Deputies lie still at the Brill,
and cannot stir till wind and weather serve.
Collins, ii. 85; from E. 55.
ROWLAND WHYTE to SIR ROBERT SYDNEY.
1597[-8], January 28. Strand.-Your letter to 1500 [the
Queen] is not thought fit to be delivered till 200 [Sir R. Cecil]
is gone.
The Parliament draws to an end, though few
business be ended. Here is no speech of creation; Lord Buck-
hurst travailed to have some called, but her Majesty will not
consent. I dealt with 1000 [Essex] about it; he protested that
he wishes it, but until her Majesty call others, it is impossible
to prevail. He told me that your garrison shall be strengthened
by 4 companies, but her Majesty will not "cash "(1) them to
supply the broken companies. I hear Sir Edward Norres
makes meanes to have one of the 4 companies remain in Ostend.
I fear that to make up the foot, the two troops of horse will be
..
cashed"; they that love you not say, that seeing Brill has
no horse why should Flushing have it; that the broken
companies may be supplied by taking away 50 of the 200 to
make them all equal; and so her Majesty shall be saved a great
charge. I do acquaint my Lord Essex with these proceedings,
and beseech him not to suffer such inventions to go forward
in your absence; he protests he will not. All the captains
of your garrison here murmur at the course taken for their
companies; next week they all depart, and I, God willing,
with them, if Parliament were ended.
808 [Roger Manners] bids me tell you that by somebody of
the world you are not friendly dealt with; I could not get to
know who it was. I met Mons. Charon at Court to-day, and
demanded if he had any letters from his Excellency to sollicit
the reinforcement of the English horse; he told me not as
much as any word. It will be in vain to move Lord Essex till
Charon have authority. I fear they will be "cashed," since
"her Majesty will encline to matters of profitt saving. . . The
Governor of Ostend hath oft accesse to the Queen, and yt is like
will deale with her hymself about these thinges."
(1) Collins, "casheer."
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"My Lord Southampton is now at Court, who for a while by
her Majesty's comand did absent hymself. Touching the clothes
arrested by you, here is great a doe for them betwen Joles and
Beecher; they have bene often before my Lord Treasorer about
yt, and Mr. Mainard tels me that Beecher is like to carry them
away. In my peticion to my Lord Treasurer I desired that Sir
Robert Sydney, Sir Oliver Lambert, Sir William Brown, Capt.
Ed. Morgan might receve satisfaction for clothes due unto them
by the marchant. But Beecher tels my Lord Treasurer that he
owes no such debt." . . . Sir O. Lambert and Capt. Morgan
deny that they have such a sum owing to them, so did Sir
W. Browne at his being here. I am of opinion that if any good
be done, those captains for whom you demand satisfaction
must by attestation affirm it to be due, else shall these clothes
be ordered to satisfy the increase, which Beccher urges.
My Lord Treasurer is sick of the gout. As yet I can have no
answer about the beer for the burgomasters. It is confirmed
that the preparation in Spain grows mightily, but that the
Italian forces do die upon the coast. "Mr. Secretary is ready
and staies only to hear that Barnavile were past.
Sir E.
Uvedall is not yet come to London. Tomorrow at Council
Board I will solicit an answer to your letter, and the sending
away of the captains.
Collins ii. 85-6, with omissions; from E. 56.
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ROWLAND WHYTE to SIR ROBERT SYDNEY.
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1597[-8], January 30.-Yesterday at Council Board order is
given that the 4 Picard companies shall be sent to Flushing.
“I take care that warrant be given to Mr. Meredith for there(¹)
transportacion from Ostend to Flushing, which els was not
thought upon. A commandment, Mr. Secretary sayes, shalbe
layd upon the captens to depart. This week I shall receve
money from Mr. Meredith upon your warrant of lost horses
to redeme your plate. . . I presume you will have yt sent
over. . Sir Walter Rauleigh in a very privat company, being
asked why he was not Vice-Chamberlain, answered that the
Queen had resolved Sir Robert Sydney shuld have yt, and
withall my Lord of Essex was so firme unto hym, he wold
therefore give yt over.
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This letter comes from my Lord Harry, who is yery angry
that Bord lefte yt behynd hym. · . I heare that young Sir
Tho. Sherley doth passe away his company in Flushing to Sir
Tho. Vavesor." Lady Warwick kept her chamber yesterday
and is not well; as soon as Mr. Secretary is gone it will be
seen what Lord Essex will do for your leave. I understand Mr.
Grivell has bought Lady Baskervile's title to Wedgnoc Park
it will be seen who has most right, for my Lord Keeper and
Mr. Attorney upon your letters are made to pleasure the captain.
;
(1) Collins, "shure."
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Lord Compton, Lord Cobham, Sir Walter Rawley, Lord
Southampton do severally feast Mr. Secretary before he depart,
and have plays and banquets. Lady Darby, Lady Walsingham,
Mrs. Anne Russell are of the company, and Lady Rawley. The
last I received was by Mr. Bord. Chub is come but has no
letters, he tells me Mr. Chr. Paynam had some for me, but he is
not yet arrived.
Collins ii. 86, with omissions; from E. 57.
ROWLAND WHYTE to SIR ROBERT SYDNEY.
1597[-8], February 1.-Yesterday I writ by this bearer and
enclosed a letter of my Lord Harrys. Finding him not gone I
will impart what Lady Essex willed me to do yesterday. Lord
Essex moved her Majesty very earnestly to call you to be a
baron; her Majesty's answer was that she was resolved of
your worthiness and ableness to do her service: "But, sayd
she, what shall I doe with all these that pretend to titles?
I cold be willing to call hym and one or two more, but to call
many I will not. And I am importuned by many of there
frends to doe yt. Madame, sayd the Earle, let their titles
be first examined by me. I will not doubt but to fynd cause to
keape them backe, and lett the fault be myne. She replied
that she wold speak with the Lord Treasorer about yt. Since
Mr. Secretary hath delt very carnestly with my Lord of Essex
to favor Sir Edward Wotton to be a baron. His answer was
that if he wold joyne with hym to call you first to be a baron,
he wold agree to the other."
Lord Essex, if this will not take place, makes little doubt but
to make you Vice-Chamberlain, and to get you over as soon as
Mr. Secretary is gone. . . Lord Burroughes' body is come over,
and buried at Westminster. Lord Southampton is
much troubled with her Majesty's strangest usage of him.
Mr. Secretary has procured him licence to travel. "His faire
mistress doth wash her fairest face with to many tearcs.
I pray
God his going away bring her to no such infirmity which is, as
it were, hereditary to her name."
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Sir Ed. Norres has so prevailed that you shall not have but
3 companies from Ostend. Suit has been made by the captains
that have the weakest companies that they be drawn to equal
numbers; but I do oppose it, and set down reasons what con-
fusion it will breed, and have gotten Mr. Meredith to assist me.
"By this course all companies wold be made but 100, which
wold be an overthrow of all the service."
"Lady Huntingdon is at Court and with her Majesty very
privat twice a day; I cannot see what good she doth for her
frends.. Yt is daily advertised that the Spanish navie is stronge
both in nomber and men. I heare that assone as the Parlement
is ended all the nobility and gentlemen shalbe comanded away
to their cowntries. Her Majesty's navie is making ready."
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P.S.-Lady Warwick tells me that her Majesty never used
better words of you, than she has done of late. She assures
me that the Earl Marshal takes all opportunity to put her
Majesty in mind what pity it is you should be buried as you
are.
Collins ii. 87, with omissions; from E. 58,
ROWLAND WHYTE to SIR ROBERT SYDNEY.
1597-[8], February 2.-Yesterday and the day before I sent
letters by Sir Oliver Lambert's ensign; now hearing of
Captain Morison's going I would not let him depart without
this.
When I asked Lord Essex to stay reducing the broken
companies to equal numbers till your opinion was heard,
he told me you could not dislike it, because it were better
to have the companies of equal strength. I said I feared
it would breed confusion, and overthrow the service of the
Low Countries, when companies will be but of 100. That you
may answer the Lords' letter with such reasons as you think
fit, was all I could get of him. Three companies of Ostend will
be sent to you, Sir Arthur Sauvage's, Sir Arthur Chichester's
and Sir [John] Brooke's. I hear Lord Sheffield will be here
out of hand; and ere he depart will sue for the reinforcing of
his garrison.
It is still muttered here that you will save her Majesty charge
to supply the broken companies by cashing the horse, the odd
fifties and the companies of the lieutenant and sergeant-major.
I know no better way to prevent this than for you to write
your private letters to the Lords, not to hasten such decision
in your absence. Your letter to the Queen I have still, as
advised by your friends not to present it till 200 [Sir R. Cecil]
be gone.
The Lords sat long yesterday about defence. Our navy shall
be prepared. Order is sending to have the trained bands in
readiness. The advertisement of the Spanish force is confirmed ;
that he hath mediated a peace between the Emperor and the
Turk, the Duke of Ferrara and the Pope, on purpose to go
forward with his designs in these parts. It is bruited that the
Cardinal is cold on peace with France; Mr. Secretary will
hear out of France, cre he stir hence.
It is said Lord Southampton shall be married to his fair
mistress, and that Mr. Grivell shall be or is married to Lady
Hatton. Mr. Golding nor James have not yet come for the
money about Dupleton, or the brickmaking. About the end
of this week Mr. Meredith promises me 2001. to redeem your
plate. The Parliament it is thought will end this week. Joles
and Beecher cannot agree for the arrested clothes; both claim
the best right. I can get no order for the burgomasters' beer,
Collins ii. 88, the middle only; from E. 59, 3 pp.
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ROWLAND WHYTE to SIR ROBERT SYDNEY.
1597[-8], February 4.-Ensign Paynam arrived on Candlemas
day with your letters. Herewith I enclose the Lords' letter
to you to send to Ostend for the three companies. The charge
of their transport will be paid on sight of your certificate; my
Lord Treasurer knows you are a good husband for the Queen.
To reduce the companies to equal numbers I withstood with all
my might, but the Lords must have their pleasure.
Order is consulted on for the safety of the land, and Lord
Essex ere long will go to Plymouth and the western coast.
Parliament draws to an end, and no hope of any creation; Sir
Ed. Wotton has won m.m. by promising her 1000l. to be an
interceder for him to 1000 [Lord Essex]; but I do not find 1000
travails in it, for he prefers you.
Mr. Secretary goes away on Thursday his allowance for
diet is 4l. per diem, and the other two have 50s. Mr. Harry
Sydney has process served on him and must answer in Star
Chamber. Mr. Attorney protests he cannot end it without the
Queen's command. Your cousin prays you to write Lord Essex
and other lords, for he had rather die than be brought to open
trial. I hope to send your silver vessels; I am promised the
money to-morrow.
•
Lady Essex is quick with child; she doth exceedingly love
you. I send a letter of my Lady Pembroke to me; by it you
may find her care to have you over. I will not stir till I hear
from you.
But I beseech that I may be in some sort relieved,
for I have received no entertainment since I came from you
last, which is five months. . . . Sir Harry Harrington is here,
and takes it unkindly that he cannot have his money; I tell
him it is the fault of the merchants, whom you charged to
pay it to me for him.
Collins ii. 88, the middle part only; from E. 60, 3 pp.
GEORGE GILPIN to SIR ROBERT SYDNEY.
.
1597[-8], February 6. The Hague. Thank you for yours
of 31 Jan. with news from home. I long to understand more,
and what resolved this Parliament. “I had a prynted letter
or twoo, but stale dated, wherein a frind of myne in Court wrote
that no offices were given this Christmas nor Niew Yere's tyme";
but if you had been there it was very likely a chief place had
been bestowed.
The Deputies stay, and long for a good wind. His Excellency
remains here, passing the time with his usual exercises, and the
Count John of Nassau is come to see him.
iv. 104. 1 p.
GEORGE GILPIN to SIR ROBERT SYDNEY.
1597[-98], February 10. The Hague. I shall expect to
hear further after Monsr. de Cruyninghen has been with you,
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who I hear is arrived at Middelburg. I thought the delivering
of the letter about the fortifications by him would work more
good. Touching the reinforcing of your horse companies his
Excellence has written to Caron; to discharge and make them
foot was never his meaning. Rather he had urged the States
to have more horse levied, but was not hearkened to, except
that those of Guelders and Overyssel should be asked to raise
each a company, and that another should be entertained at the
charge of the Drenthe and land of Lingen. Monsr. le Conestable
by his letters urges to have succour of shipping in the service
of Brittany. I think these will be granted, in hope it will be a
good means to keep the King in wars.
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The bishop of Cullyn [Cologne] by Commissioners sent
hether, whereof Count John of Nassawe is one, desyers the
restitution of Berck, offring assuraunce that he will kepe yt as
newtrall, and so looke unto that and other places in those partes
that the Spaniards shall gett no more of them. What wilbe
their successe I yet can not perceave, but there are reasons and
considerations on boath sydes."
iv. 179. 2 pp.
ROWLAND WHYTE to SIR ROBERT SYDNEY.
1597[-8], February 11.-My last was this day sennight by
the post. Mr. Secretary some half hour before his departure
told me "that before the next terme(¹) the Queen did assuredly
promes hym you shuld come over. . . . the Queen is soe
carefull of Flushing, that she thinckes yf you were away, yt
were in no safety." Her Majesty will hear from him how the
King of France is affected to the proposition he is to deliver;
he is commanded by the Queen to write unto you of this. Lord
Thomas [Howard], Sir Walter Rawley and others are gone with
him to Dover. He went away yesterday. Parliament ended
on Thursday, and no barons called. Mr. Secretary got the
Queen to sign a Privy Seal for my Lord of Essex for 7000l., “to
be paid unto hym out of the cuccinello " as her Majesty's free gift.
They are very private together; I heard it said he had no fancy
to go until 1000 [Lord Essex] assured him that in his absence
nothing should be done that might be disagreeable unto him.
Speech is grown that Sir Edward Stafford shall be sworn
Secretary. "I will fynd meanes to deliver your letter to 1500
[the Queen]. Yt was told me by an honest gentleman this
morning that 20 [Sir John Stanhope] hath bene a carefull
hyndrer of your return, in respect of the interest you have to the
thinge in question, which makes me somewhat jealous of c.c.
[Lady Huntingdon] proceedings all this while.”
"The burgers of Midelboro were brought to the Queen,
being in the garden, upon Wednesday last, where they receved
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very gracious usage. They dined with my Lord of Essex in his
chamber." They have hope that the merchants shall come to
Middelboro, but I hold it doubtful. Upon Monday or Tuesday
they will away. I will deliver Capt. Barker your silver, which
I unpawned; it cost 205l. You shall receive a fair pad with
all furniture, bought of my Lord of Essex' saddler, which cost
71. 2s., and a bit which cost 7s.; also books for young Mistress
Mary Sidney.
Mons. Charon received letters from the States and Count
Moris, to deal with the Queen about the reinforcement of the
cavalry; but her Majesty told him that he ever pressed her
to matters of charge, and she was not by the contract to raise
more horse. He replied that nothing was desired but strength-
ening of the three companies now there, which might be done
with no further charge than before; and that the company of
Sir John Pooley was cashed, the pay of that would raise and
pay these. She told him she would acquaint her Council with
the letter, and bade him deliver it to Mr. Secretary. Now I
hear that the Queen herself will write to Count Moris, that until
this conference be ended, she cannot resolve about the horse.
Charon did much importune 1000 [Essex] on this; so did I, and
let him understand how much you desired it.
Within few days I will see what 1000 will do for your leave,
and solicit my Lord Treasurer about Oteford. As for the
burgomasters' beer, he says that he is expressly commanded
by the Queen to suffer none to pass.
Mr. Meredith is directed to examine the difference between
Joles and Beecher for the clothes arrested by you. The demands
for the remain of clothes made by you, Sir William Brown, Sir
Oliver Lambart and Capt. Ned. Morgan are denied by Beecher,
who says he has Jo. Waring's letter to show you are fully paid;
you must send over a certificate that you are not satisfied, and
so must the rest.
As to various payments to be made. "I shall have my
Lady Walsingham's gardener to goe downe about March.
b.b. [Lady Essex] is well and most careful of you; she will wryte
unto you by Capt. Masterson; soe will 1000."
P.S. "Lord Southampton is gon away with Mr. Secretary.'
Collins ii. 88-9, part only; from E. 61, 4 pp.
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ROWLAND WHYTE to SIR ROBERT SYDNEY.
1597[-8], February 12.-Yesternight I wrote by the post
from Court. I understand Mr. Secretary is still at Dover,
expecting a wind, to whom hourly letters are sent from hence.
Many private conferences were observed between the Earl of
Essex and 200 [Sir R. Cecil] before his going away. I will see
what Lord Essex will do for your leave and the Vice-Chamber-
lain's place. Sir Henry Leigh came to Court 7 days ago, and
was private with 900 [Burghley] and 200 [Sir R. Cecil]. I hear
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he is encouraged to stand to be Vice-Chamberlain. Though I
assure myself Lord Essex is firm towards you, he may not be
against Sir Hen. Leigh. I am commanded to attend Lord
Essex for his letter to you on matters of importance; as soon
as I have made an end of this, I will go to Court to put him in
mind of it. Your letter to the Queen shall be delivered, as
soon as 200 is passed the seas. Yt is spied out by envye, that
1000 is againe fallen in love with his fairest B. Yt cannot chuse
but come to 1500 [the Queen's] eares; then is he undonne, and
all they that depend upon his favor. I pray to God yt may
not turn to his harme. Sure I am that b.b. heares of yt, or rather
suspectes yt, and is greatly disquieted. . . . 7000 doughter
that lives in Court is sayd to be the instrument of these pro-
ceedings." Lord Southampton is gone. He had much private
talk with 1000 at Essex House. Other Court news. By Capt.
Banker you shall receive your 40 pieces of silver vessel
and a gilt salt and a saddle.
Collins ii. 89, with slight omissions; from E. 62, 2 pp.
ROWLAND WHYTE to SIR ROBERT SYDNEY.
1597[-8], February 15.-This morning Lieutenant Spencer
brought me your letters, and that for the Queen new dated,
which Lady Warwick will deliver. . . "Receving in your
letter of the 9 of Feb. an absolute comandment to differ yt
no longer, I doe obey."
Mr. Secretary is embarked. I am informed that before he
went away 1000 and he agreed on bringing you and Sir
Walter Rawley into Council. . . I am of opinion that if his
Excellency would still urge the supplying of the broken troops
of horse, it would more prevail at this instant, for 200 is
away; "I feare he was ever an enemy to this buisnes."
Touching the cashing of your horse and the odd fifties I hear no
more speech. Dupleton will not be purchased this term; for
Michel will agree to no reasonable assurance.
"Sir Gilly Meiricke made at Essex House yesternight a very
great supper. There were at yt my ladies Lester, Northumber-
land, Bedford, Essex, Rich; and my lords of Essex, Rutland,
Monjoy and others. They had 2 plaies which kept them up
till 1 aclocke after midnight. Assone as the statutes of the
last session be come forth I will send them to your Lordship."
Lady Huntingdon's differences with the new Earl are ended ;
she shall enjoy her jointure, and he have the Savoy House;
therefore the hope of that lodging is gone. The Queen
removes on Tuesday to Richmond. Tomorrow I will solicit
my Lord Treasurer about your leave and Oteford, and the
allowing of the arrested clothing. This I write by Ensign
Johnson.
Collins ii. 90, with large omissions; from E. 63, 3 pp.
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GEORGE GILPIN to SIR ROBERT SYDNEY.
1597[-98], February 15. The Hague.—I have nothing worth
your reading, being assured Mons. Aldegonde (whom I have not
yet visited) has kept nothing from you.
"Our deputies lye stil by yt, and cannot stirre for all their
aucthoritie; neyther will they com into Zeland whatsoever
the cause is, although yt be dowbted that the King of Fraunce
is very forwarde, and the Cardinal's commissioners longe ere
this at Vervin en Tirasche, he loekinge daily for a good auns were.
The States have aunswered the bishop of Cullins deputies, that
they cannot of them selves resolve so sowne uppon a matter of
such importaunce as is to surrendre a towne by them so lately
taken per force with their greate charge from thennimie: that
they well sartifie their principals, and request their resolutions,
which will aske som tyme, and therefore might departe for this
tyme. The Countesses Palatin and of Moeurs make instaunce
also for to have their townes of Alpen and Moeurs, whereunto
most are inclyned; but to graunt their sute and reject the
bishopps or Electors would give occasions of dislyke.
iv. 107. 1 p.
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ROWLAND WHYTE to SIR ROBERT SYDNEY.
1597[-8], February 16-Reporting as to private business.
Explaining as to a dispute between Sir Th. Throgmorton and
his daughter Lady Baskervile touching Wedgnoc Park; the
lady was not well advised in her son's interest. Lord Essex
had a hard opinion of Capt. Baskervile for his dealing with the
widow and his nephew; but by Throgmorton's explanation
is now better disposed to him. Your best course is to write
to Captain Baskervile that you will not part with your right
to the park and hold him to his bargain.
"I am going towards the Court to see yf my Lady Warwicke
hath donne any thing as yet: I meane for your letters to the
Queen."
"I heare that my Lord Sheffild is comanded to his government;
but he is backward till the broken companies may be supplyed
in the Brill."
iv. 108. 2 pp.
ROWLAND WHYTE to SIR ROBERT SYDNEY.
1597[-8], February 18.-My last were by Ensign Johnson of
the 16 and 17. Lady Warwick offered your letter to the Queen,
but she prayed her keep it till she were better, for her Majesty
"had bene not half well three dayes together."
Yesterday came advertisement that on Tuesday sennight came
38 sail from the Groine, transporting treasure and reinforcement
for the Cardinal. 28 arrived safely in Calais, the rest were
severed by tempests. . . . Mr. Secretary yesterday being desirous
to be gone there was no shipping to transport him, for the poor
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number that were with Sir Robert Cross put over to the coast
of France to discover what harm might be done to the fleet
in Calais Road. Lord Essex made ready to go to the sea-coast
of Kent and Sussex. Lord Cobham was commanded to the
Cinque Ports, my Lord Chamberlain to the Isle of Wight, Lord
Monjoy to Portsmouth, Sir Walter Rawley to Cornwall.
All the captains of the town were assembled. But before night
the Lords were stayed, for now the enemy is at Calais he is in
no danger.
My Lord Admiral is at Chatham, and all the shipwrights and
workmen that can be got are trimming and rigging up the
Queen's navy. Lord Cumberland's 20 sail are at Portsmouth
but commanded to put over to Calais. Lord Essex gives
diligent attendance on the Queen, and in some sort takes upon
him the despatch of all business in the absence of Mr. Secretary.
Mons. Charon was this morning long with the Queen in the
garden; her Majesty seemed offended that the Low Country
ships did not hinder the enemy going to Calais. He answered
they were scattered, and if they had been together were too weak
for such a fleet. He besought her Majesty, now she saw the
purpose of the Spaniard, to reinforce her own troops, especially
the horse. She replied she would take advice, but was forced
to look to her own safety at home. I gave Charon great thanks
for his care in this business.
Lord Essex protests he will not forget your leave. My Lord
Treasurer has not answered my petition about Oteford; I find
him not meddle with suits. "Lord Barkeley is married to my
Lady Townsend the faire." Mr. Secretary lives very honour-
ably at Dover, his charge comes to 500l. Your cousin Sydney
must answer in the Star Chamber; understanding my Lord
Chief Justice was kindly conceited towards him, I found
means by Capt. Morgan to beseech his favour; his lordship
has assured him to do all favour for your sake; in the Ex-
chequer he would yield a fine for his offence, whereas in the other
Court he shall receive punishment and a fine too. I fear your
cousin is so miserable that he will part with nothing to work
his own peace.
If it were not for your commandment I would
not do as I do for so unthankful a man. "Yt is sayd that
Stafford shalbe to-morrow sworen Secretary, but I beleve yt
not."
Collins, ii. 91, omitting the latter part; from E. 64, 3 pp.
ROWLAND WHYTE to SIR ROBERT SYDNEY.
1597[-8], February 23.-" Here is litle to wryte of more then
you know by my last letters unto you by Ensigne Hill, in which
was enclosed my lady Warwickes letter signifieing the Queens
answer to your letter delivered by her to her Majesty. Mr.
Secretary was at Roan when he wryt last, and makes all hast
after the King, who staies for hym at Orliens or Vendosme ;
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and then will Mr. Secretary return to Paris to the conference.
Yt is much marveled at here that Barnavelt and Justinus is
not past.'
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"The greatest newes here at Court is an expectacion that
my Lady Lester shall come to kisse the Queens hands er
she return to Staffordshire; yt is greatly labored in, and was
thought shuld have bene yesterday, but this day a hope is
yt wilbe."
"Yt is sayd that my Lady South Hampton is married to Sir
William Harvey. Yt is knowen here that Capt. Masterson is
safely arrived in Flushing with my Lord Essex letters. I spake
with Mr. Bolton, who tels me you were not determined to send
for the 3 companies to Ostend. . . . My Lord Essex doth
exceedingly please the Queen by his diligence and care of her
buisnes."
iv. 127. 1 p.
ROWLAND WHYTE to SIR ROBERT Sydney.
1597[-8], February 24. Strand.
"This afternoone
Burkinshaw delivered to the Queene a wrytten booke, the title of
yt was-A discovery of Lester and Beechers practises,-wherein
is contained sundry abuses, as the traffique by them by privy
markes with the ennemy; there intollerable exactions from
captains and soldiers, there abusinge of the Queen for her
customes, the transporting of her treasure out of the realme-
wherein he hath named me, for once having carried at your
Lordships last going hence, a litle porkmantuo of stockins,
wherin he affirmes was great store of gold. I heare my Lord
Treasurer hath a very hard conceyt of me for yt, and [uses](1)
many bitter speeches of me; but I hope when he heares me
speake I shall satisfie hym. Captain Goring, Frier, and a page
of your Lordship is spoken of for the same offence. All this he
comes to know by letters Jo: Waring gave hym of Beechers.
I heare Jo: Waring shall againe be sent for, and heare yt is given
out by the creditors that your Lordship protects hym in your
government from all arrests. Peter von Lore specially cries
yt in all places, and that your Lordship refused to doe his brother
any favor in the matter; he procured my Lady Essex letters
unto you, but he sweares the statute shall pay for all. If my
Lord Treasorer shuld continew in this opinion, here wold be no
being for me, and your Lordship must neads imploy one that
were well thought of, for the good of your own service.
"Sir Thomas Sherley was purposed to pass over his company
to Sir Th. Vavasor, which I thincke he cannot doe without the
Lords warrant or your consent." . . If you will nominate Capt.
Wigmore to the company, he will deliver you at one payment
2001.; it were better to have a captain who will remain
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with you. Capt. Baskervile's business goes well forward; he
finds Mr. Attorney most careful of it, and my Lord Keeper is
willing to do him justice with expedition. . . . I think the
arrested clothing will prove to be part of the provision for the
Low Countries, and shall go to the satisfaction of the captains.
iv. 128. 3 pp.
ROWLAND WHYTE to SIR ROBERT SYDNEY.
1597[-8], February 25.-Your last was of the 9 February by
Lieutenant Spencer. I hear of letters should come from you
to my Lords of the Council and Lord Essex about the supply
of your garrison, and that you do not send for the three com-
panies; but these are not come to my hands. By Ensigns
Johnson and Hill and Lieutenant Arnold you should have had
letters of mine.
Her Majesty is very well. But yesternight upon a soddayne
my Lord Treasorer grew ill of a cough, which put hym to very
great paine As his paine encreased soe did he thincke
upon his end
and with little rest he passed over a tedious
night, but this morning yt pleased God, for the good of this
poore cowntrey, to ease hym of his paine and to give hym some
rest, which God willing will restore hym to his former health."
The Queen has bestowed on Lord Willoughby the government
of Berwick; he prepares to go down next week.
"In my last I wrytt unto you of Burchinshos information
against Beecher, and how I was charged with the carriage of
gold in a fardell of stokins in August 95. I doe remember that
Beecher desired me to deliver his man Jo. Waring the pokeman-
tuo full of stokins, but he never told me what els was in yt.
I have wrytten to my Lord Treasurer, which I hope will satisfie
hym assone as he is well to reade yt." I have been with Sir
John Fortescu, who sees that if I offended it was unwittingly.
Burchinsho also charges you to be the receiver of gold often
sent by Beecher to Flushing. Beecher answers he sent it to
pay the soldiers, when he could not exchange it over in due
time. I have besought Sir J. Fortescu to let you know what
is laid to your charge.
My Lord Treasurer, my Lord Keeper, Lord Buckhurst and
Sir J. Fortescu sat in Council on Thursday about these matters.
I hear John Waren will be sent for, because he is made the
accuser of his master. Beecher is charged to be a transporter
of the Queen's treasure out of the land, to abuse her Majesty
in her customes, to have secret traffique with the enemy, to exact
upon the captains and soldiers, with other matters."
I hear that Alderman Holiday having letters of my Lord
Treasurer to you, that he might have justice against Waren,
you took him in arrest; the matter coming to judgment against
Waren he was embarked out of the way, and no man can tell
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where he is; yet you gave your word he should be forth-
coming. It is marvelled at here, and it is my duty to advertise
what I hear. 808 [Roger Manners] secretly told me that I
might send you word of it.
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I heare yt, but how true yt is I know not, that 29 [Sir F.
Vere] is desirous to have the old regiment of the west into the
States pay, if upon the commissioners proposicion yt wilbe
graunted.
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My Lord of Essex carefully attends her Majesty and takes
pains to see all matters despatched as if Mr. Secretary was
here. 40 [Sir John Stanhope] and 24 [Sir W. Raleigh] doe
no more stur in the matter you wote(1) of; all the world now
says that b.b.b. [Sir R. Sydney] shalbe called unto yt, and
surely soe he shall, if his frends continew as they ought towards
hym."
For Oteford I will put my Lord Treasurer in mind as soon as
he is well. "Mr. Secretary leaves at Paris the best part of his
traine and goes to Vendosme to speak with the King. Yt is
wondered at what the States meane, to stay soe long from
coming.
On Monday we shall have the book of Statutes out, and I will
send it to you. I long to know you had your silver and saddle.
Collins ii. 92, extracts only; from E. 65, 31 pp.
""
ROWLAND WHYTE to SIR ROBERT SYDNEY.
1597[-8], February 27.-My last was by post on Saturday
the 25th. "Yesterday being Shrove-Sunday yt was a very great
Court, but my Lord Marshall kept his bed, and his chamber
very private. I cannot learne any cause, unless yt be that her
Majesty will not yet admytt my lady his mother to come to her
presence, having once given some hope of yt. My Lord Treasorer
is better then he was, but his cough doth now and then trouble
hym."
"This day is Alderman Somes doughter married to a
knights sonne. For her sake did young Larrence hang hym-
self, as yt is thought, fynding hymself despised.
Yesterday did Mrs. Ratcliffe weare a whyt satten gown, all
embroddered richly cutt upon good cloth of silver; yt cost
1801. But the fairest doth take pleasure in nothing since the
departure of her beloved: her garments, her countenance and
jesting witnes no less, besides a kynd of unwonted solitarines,
which is familiar unto her."
all
Collins ii. 48, wrongly dated, 1597; from C. 95.
ROWLAND WHYTE to SIR ROBERT SYDNEY.
1597[-8], March 1.—“Our St. Davies day, being Ash-
wednesday." Strand. Thomas arrived on 27 Feb. Yesterday
I delivered your letters to Lord Essex. I could get nobody to
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deliver my Lord Treasurer's letters, "for he continues ill and
keapes his bed.” I acquainted you with the care to bring Lady
Leicester to the Queen's presence; it was often granted, but the
Queen found occasion not to come. "Upon Shrovemonday the
Queen was persuaded to goe to Mr. Controllers at the Tilt End,
there was my Lady Lester with a faire jewell of 300l. A great
dinner was prepared by my Lady Shandos, the Queen's coach
ready and all the world expecting her Majesty's own coming ;
when upon a soddain she resolved not to goe, and soe sent word.
My Lord of Essex, that had kept his chamber the day before,
in his night gown went up to the Queen the privy way; but
all wold not prevaile, and as yet my Lady Lester hath [not] seen
the Queen." It had been better not moved, for Lord Essex
by importuning in unpleasing matters loses opportunity to
do good to his friends.
Lord Cumberland is not yet gone; being in London Sir
William Monson sent him a challenge for having used disgraceful
words of him and his doings on the coast of Terceras, when the
treasure entered in.
Mr. Massinger is come with letters to the Queen from his
lordship [Pembroke] for leave to be away on St. George's day.
My lady, your sister, has written again to my Lord Treasurer
to procure your leave; 900 [Lord Burghley] seems willing;
200 [Sir R. Cecil] was ever an enemy by 24 [Sir W. Raleigh]
counsel, which was plainly discovered of late.
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Sir William Woodhouse receves grace here publiquely."
Sir F. Vere is troubled with a determination "to take from hym
his xls. per diem as sarjeant major of the field." 900 herein is
his enemy, but 1000 [Lord Essex] uses his credit to have it
continued. The purchase of Dupleton is ended, and the money
disbursed.
P.S.-Sir Nicholas Parker is gone. I could not find he had
any purpose to part with his horse-company. I will still solicit
Mons. Charon to go forward with reinforcing the troops.
Collins ii. 92, with omissions; from E. 88.
ROWLAND WHYTE to SIR ROBERT Sydney.
(
1597[-8], March 2.-" Your leave was this eveninge graunted,
and I will tell you how. My Lord of Essex going to my Lord
Treasorer over the tarras, I humbly besought hym to speake
with my Lord Treasorer about your leave to return; he very
honorably did yt, and at his coming down from hym told me that
they were.
agreed to have you over, and that he was to
deale with the Queen." At his coming from the Queen he told
me it was granted and sent me with his ticket to my Lord
Treasurer, who immediately sent for the letter signed in October,
to which by the Queen's command a new date was put. My
Lord Treasurer I found most willing to despatch me, fearing
(1) Collins, "ten pounds."
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a cross. This leave when it is known will grieve many, and they
will do all they can to keep you there. My Lord Admiral
granted his letter for a Queen's ship; I would myself go, but
stay to have Baynard Castle made ready.
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My Lady Lester was at Court, kissed the Queen's hands.
and her brest, and did embrace her, and the Queen kissed her.
My Lord of Essex is in exceeding favor here." He read all
four of your letters and burnt three of them; the other he
imparted to the Queen, which has brought you over.
Your letter in answer to the Lords is delivered to Mr. Windi-
banke, who is first to make Lord Essex acquainted, and then
the Queen. I perceive my Lord Treasurer likes your reasons
why the three companies should not come to Flushing. I see
no possibility of any supply at this time; Lord Sheffield made
suit to have the Brill supplied, it was answered that he has
8 companies as strong as four, which is the number appointed
for the defence of that town.
"Sir Edm. Carey shall mary my Lady Danvers, condicionally
that the Queen first doe grant both her sonnes a lease of their
lives."
Collins ii. 93, with omissions; from E. 89.
ROWLAND WHYTE to SIR ROBERT SYDNEY.
""
1597[-8], March 4. Strand.- "The 2 of March about 10
aclocke at night I dispatcht Thomas Novett away with the
Queen's letter for your leave. . .I was at Court of purpose
to enquire what is sayd of this unexpected leave. I heare that
it is mused at. 24 [Sir W. Raleigh] swears that if b.b.b. [Sir
R. Sydney] or anybody else be advanced he shall be. Some
imagine you shall be Vice-chamberlain, yet say you are too
young and too amorous to be conversant among the ladies.
Some say you are fittest to be sent d-d to c-c [Deputy to Ireland].
"Here is a speach this day how that Sir Walter Rawley shalbe
sent Lord Deputy into Ireland. At Mr. Secretaries being here,
there was a rumor that Sir George Carew shuld be Treasorer of
the Navy, but now I heare that Mr. Foulke Grivell stands for yt,
and makes frends to have yt; yt is like there wilbe opposicion."
Blackborn assures me Baynard Castle shall be ready by
Tuesday night. "I will come with my Lord Essex coach to
meet you as far as Sittinborn, for you may have coaches in the
cowntrey about to bring you soe farre."
When I told b.b. [Lady Essex] your leave was granted, she
told me nobody had greater cause to be glad than herself. You
were beholden unto her. It is hoped that the commissioners
are passed with the easterly wind two days ago. Touching
your entertainment as Governor of Flushing send to Mr. Kennell
for a note of what he paid you, that Mr. Meredith may begin
his payments here. "I pray you come well accompanied, for
truly Sir Ed. Norres came gallantly."
.
Collins ii. 94, with omissions; from E. 90.
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ROWLAND WHYTE to SIR ROBERT SYDNEY.
1597[-8], March 7. Strand.-I writ by the post on Saturday
and now by Capt. Baskervile. A bruit here makes me believe
you are not ready to come away; 'tis said that Prince Morres
and you with 6000 men were put over to Flanders on some
enterprise. . . . Sir Tho. Wilkes died in Roan on Thursday
last; here is great suitors for the clerkship of the Council and
Mustermaster General of the Low Countries. Lord Willoughby's
going to Barwick is at a stay, and I hear again crossed.
"And I cannot chuse but marvell at this that I doe heare,
for I know no grownd of yt. Yt was told me, or rather asked
me in secrett, yf your Lordship parted with your government
of Flushing to my Lord Sussex." I assured the party there was
no such matter. "Well, sayd the partie unto me, within these
but very few days there hath passed some ouvertures
betwen some of Flushing and the Earle.” My Lord Treasorer
is come from Court and is now at his own howse in the Strand,
but well, for he is at this instant in his litter in Covangarden."
Collins ii. 94, with omissions; from E. 91.
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GEORGE GILPIN to SIR ROBERT SYDNEY.
1597[-8], March 8. The Hague. I hope somewhat will
follow on your arrival in Court. I wish Mr. Cruyninghen's
return, to further the fortifications. "His Excellencie thought
to have gon to the meetinge of Gelderland, but now hath sent
others to perswade them to inlarge their contribution; and
so are their also deputies gon towardes Freeslande and Overyssel
to worke lyke effects."
iv. 126. 1 p.
GEORGE GILPIN to SIR ROBERT SYDNEY.
1597[-8], March 10. The Hague.
I find by Monsieur
de Cruyninghen's letter to the Council that he hoped at his
return from Ostend to conclude with you some good course to
redress the disorder of the freebooters in Flanders.
If you
let me know what is passed I will carry myself accordingly.
I also desire to understand what shall be recommended about
the fortifications and "how those of Zeland deale with your
Lordship, boath in that and other matters, and wether Everwyn
cease not from his odde courses to grownd complaynts on
imaginations and passion, which he is much subjecte unto."
iv. 130. 1 p.
ROWLAND WHYTE to SIR ROBERT SYDNEY.
1597[-8], March 10. Strand.-Thomas arrived yesterday with
letters to my Lord Marshal and my Lord Treasurer. My Lord
Treasurer is very private at his house in the Strand. Lord
Essex is gone towards Grafton, where he overtakes his mother;
she departed from Court very contented; but desiring again to
kiss the Queen's hands was denied.
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I am glad my travail for your leave was so agreeable to you.
I did but discharge my duty to your service, wherein I have
spent the best part of my age. . . "From you and by you I
breath and live, I thanke God to be beholding to no man.
You have bred me and inabled me to serve you.
Here is a bruit amongst the merchants that Count Mores and
you had an enterprise in hand, were embarked but dispersed
by a tempest. This may give your enemies an advantage,
and in the absence of 200 [Sir R. Cecil] you should have had a
good time to have advanced your affairs.
"The burgermasters of Dort were this day with the Queen
in the garden, Monsr. Charon with them. Yt is about the trade
of our merchants: and the Commissioners of the States are
arrived. I pray you remember that you wryt to the Queen
and other of your frends how necessary yt was you were here
in that tyme of there being here, having some things to inpart
that concernd her Majesty's service, which you know the Queen
tooke unkyndly that you wold not wryte of yt."
Letters are come from Mr. Secretary that the King is entered
into Nantes, and the rest of the towns of Brittaigne are reduced
to his obedience; that Mr. Secretary and the Commissioners
must treat at Angiers or Nantes. He has sent Articles of the
Peace propounded between Spain and France. It is thought
he will be here before Easter.
""
From Ireland letters that affairs grow desperate; the want
of bread is extreme; it occasions some speech of Sir Walter
Rawley's going Lord Deputy. Lord Willoughby is hastened
away to Barwick, on some occasions or dangers in the North.
"A speach is that my Lord Cobham shall marry Spencers
doughter and have with her 12,000l. I have bene with the
coachmaker; all wilbe ready. . . before your coming, and then
shall you cover yt and line yt as please you. . .
I doe prepare
Baynard Castell for you, where you shall have all the roomes
upon the water syde for my Lady and the children."
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Hasten away, for fear of a stay; your adversaries will be
glad of any occasion to keep you away. The Queen removes
to Greenwich. I have there bespoken your old lodging at Mrs.
Wondrels."
Collins ii. 95, with omissions; from E. 92.
ROWLAND WHYTE to SIR ROBERT SYDNEY.
1597-8, March 15. Wednesday.(")-I hope you will be landed
ere this come to you. The Commissioners of the States are
desirous of audience, and expect it tomorrow. By letters
from Mr. Secretary it appears he is gone towards the King, but
left many of his train at Paris; he will if possible be here by
Easter. Mons. Charon has letters from Count Mores to sollicit
reinforcement of the horse, in which he would be advised by
you.
(1) Collins prints Tuesday.
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This afternoon the Lords sat in Council about Irish matters:
there were called to them Sir William Russell, Sir Tho. Cecill,
Sir Walter Rauley and Sir Rich. Bingham. A budget of letters
are brought to Court, which were found in the sea cast over-
board by a carvell sent from Denmark to Spain, and in danger
to be taken by a Hollander. Mrs. Manhoode is yet in her house.
at St. Bartholomew's, but purposes before Easter to remove ;
meantime you shall be lodged in Baynard Castle. Lord Essex
greatly wishes you here.
Collins, ii. 95, with omissions; from B. 104.
ROWLAND WHYTE to SIR ROBERT SYDNEY.
1597-8, March 18.-I hoped you would have put to sea on
Thursday. Remember what ado you had to have leave;
what danger so long delay may breed in your advancement.
The States have had audience, and are desired to put in writing
the reasons why they hold it not safe for her Majesty nor them-
selves to enter the intended peace with Spain. The budget
found on our coast discovers notable practices and devices of
our neighbours. The matters and miseries of Ireland busied
the Lords all this week; order is taken for the sending away of
corn and victuall, "and Sir William Russell or Sir Walter
Rauley nominated to goe Lord Deputy; but Russell hath
absolutely refused to goe: the other doth little lyke it. I pray
God yt fall not to your lott to goe, when you are here; a faire
way to thrust you on to your own destruction.”
" To
Addressed:
Sir Robert Sidney, knight, lord
governor of Flushinge, or in his absence to Sir William Brown,
Comander of the garrison.
""
Collins, ii. 96, from B. 105.
GEORGE GILPIN to SIR ROBERT SYDNEY.
1597[-8], March 20. The Hague. Having heard nothing
of late and the wind serving so well I am in doubt you will have
taken opportunity to be over. I would be glad to know what
resolution will be taken about the fortification, and whether
it shall be needfull to insist further. If you think good I will
write unto my Lord Treasurer thereof, "for whyle the deputies
are there me thinkes yt would not be amisse to have them dealt
with and tolde of the slackness rowndly; that long syded fellowe
Van den Werck being one of the chief that love to feede men
with delayes."
"The deputies wrote from Diepe of their arryvall and
haste to followe the Kinge in hope, seeing the agreement
with Mercury [Merccour] that he would be the sowner
perswaded to give over all treatinge with the Spaniardes
and followe the warres hoately; wherein to second him in the
siege of Blawet the shippes promysed uppon the Cunstable his
wrytinge are to departe owt of hande, and the rest that are not
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so ready shall followe. His Excellencie is here and hawkes all
day. Thenn'mie had an entrepryse on Moeurs, but being
discovered was frustrated of his purpose, as he also was in that
he meant som surpryse upon Orsoy and other places on the
Rhyn. The meetinges in Gelderland and Overysell continewe
but heere nothinge of their resolution, being dowbted that they
will hardly be brought to inlarge their former contributions,
notwithstanding all their contry is now free from thennimie and
the towns lyttle troubled with garrisons."
iv. 131. 1 pp.
SIR ROBERT SYDNEY to his WIFE.
[1598], March 24. This fryday."-Bainards Castle. I
am sorry to hear Will is not well. I have written to Golding
to go to you with all speed with money, because I am sure that
by reason of Will's sickness what I left with you will not serve
your turn.
''
P.S.-"I ame now going to the Court to see the Queen.
My
Lady of Essex did aske very kindly for you. The other ladies
I have not yet seen."
xx. 44. 1 p.
GEORGE GILPIN to SIR ROBERT SYDNEY.
1598, March 28. The Hague.-Yours of the 17th was
delivered to me the 23rd; Sir W. Browne has since sent me
that to Count John of Nassau. I was glad to hear of the good
passage you were like to have. Monsieur de Cruyninghen is
not yet come, and so disliked for his delays, as I doubt he be
not employed another time. The Council have writ for him
to come away. I doubt the furthering of what he may have
promised, the more because you write they of Zeeland are so
cold; so also are they in whatever else is requested of them.
If these matters be not mended they will bring further incon-
veniences. Urge hard the fortification of your government,
being unfit her Majesty's cautionary should lie so slenderly
cared for, and Middleborgh so fortified.
Collins, ii. 98. from B. 108.
NICOLAS DE BLOCQ to SIR ROBERT SYDNEY.
1598, April 8. N.S. Flushing.-We are rejoiced at your
happy return to England; but grieved for your departure
hence, since by common opinion you will return no more. I
have spoken to Valck and Huyssens as you directed. Valck
said he would write to you. Huyssens promised "escrire
chaque fois a Votre Seigneurie choses qui sont communicables ;
usant de ce terme la.'
""
Your request to those of Middelburg was well done; for they
feel themselves much obliged, judging that you will be their
good friend henceforth. Plusieurs icy sont fort empeschez
au changement du gouverneur de ceste ville, et aucuns jugent
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que Sir Eduard Norys doibt avoir la place. Or, quant à moy,
combien que j'en croye rien, toutefois à cause que cela est un
peu divulgé parmy aucuns, je pense qu'il y à quelque chose
pardela quy à poussé ledict Norys à cest affaire."
The patriot of whom I spoke to you seven or eight months
ago has again begged me to advise you, "qu'en cas qu' aucune
resolution se prenne entre le Roy de France et l'Angleterre,
ijoinct ceux du pais bas, de faire la guerre à l'Espagnol pour
regaigner Calais et Dunkerke, et que sa Majesté aye
envie de s'asseurer des costes maritimes, qu'il pense que par
la prinse de la ville de S. Thomer, le coing et triangle, quasi
comprenant tout le terroir de Dunkerke, Gravelinge et Calais,
avec Ardres, sera comme engaigé et circuit, en telle sorte tousjours
que par bonne force et armee suffisante, on pourra aisement
gaigner en peu de temps les places plus foybles, et qui sont cir-
convoisines, comme Dunkerke, Bourbourg et aussi Gravelinges;
ores qu'elle soit estimee un peu plus extraordinaire qu' aultre
place, en fortresse toutefois aujourdhui ou il n'y a grande
garnison, on estime peu la reste: et quant à la prinse de ladicte
ville de S. Thomer, il estimoit icelle aisée, n'ayant aucune
garnison; comme tout le monde peut juger ce que c'est d'une
place sans garnison souffisante. Ladicte ville est grande,
alligne et riche, et seroit vera sedes belli, pour dompter tout le
terroir regardant au travers l'Angleterre, et estant suspecta
par sa voisinete audict royaume d'Angleterre. Or, quant
à la situation de ladite ville et du pais circonvoisin,
est peu distante de Dunkerke et de Calais, riche au possible,
principalement Cassel Ambacht, comprenant 50 paroisses riches
alentour, n'ayant rivière entre deux. Tout consideré, il sera
trouvé que nul obstacle pourra empescher ledict exploit ;
moiennant qu' on y aille de bonne resolution."
"Mais le tout est, comme on accorderoit dassieger la place, si
les Francois seront joincts aux Anglois, ou bien si les gens et
gendarmerie de ces pais pourront assieger quelque place voisine,
comme Nieuport, cependant que ladicte ville seroit assiegée;
car par la prinse de Nieuport, Dunkerke seroit allors aisee à
prendre par ceux du pais bas; et les aultres pourroient avancer
leur exploit sur Calais, estans tousjours pres de lun et de lautre
pour donner espaule par leur cavallerie à lune et lautre armee ;
veu que jamais ils ne seroient esloignez de chinq ou six lieues.
de lun et lautre." This is what he begged me to report ;
judging that in discussion with the Earl of Essex you will have
good opportunity to fall on this matter, and that the greatest
service that can be done to her Majesty is to free her from fear
of any attempts by the enemy from the places they hold over
against England.
P.S.-There is news to-day of an attempt by the Spaniards
to enter Douay. Those of Sluys have again mutinied against
their Governor.
ii. 3. 4 pp.
French.
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SIR WILLIAM BROWNE to SIR ROBERT SYDNEY.
1598, April 4. Flushing." Upon the receipt of these letters
I was long in resolving with myself, whether I shold go or no;
having at last persuaded myself that I myght with good profitt
performe his Excellencyes request, and the rather becaus Mr.
Gylpin's letter accompanyed his, then I bethoght myself how
I myght go and leave the towne in safety without som solemne
acquainting the Sergeant Major and the Captains with itt;
becaus as your honor may see his postscript wills the concealing
of itt from any till he have spoken with mee. So in the end I
held itt the best course to go to Middleborgh, as thogh I went
for the Jesuits; and being there to fayne that I had there
received letters from you that were for his Excellency and the
States Generall, which myself was commanded from you to
deliver in person in all hast; and that in the tyme of my
absence you willed me to impose a great charge of vigilancy
uppon the Sergeant Major and the Captains, and that themselves
wold be sturring morning and evening: This God willing I
mynd to putt in practyse to-morrow, and to go presently into
Holland, where my abode shalbe short, and att my retorne
will advyse you at large of all."
:
"I wrytt to your Lordship [on 29th or 30th March] all such
occurrents as were heare: the Cardinal drawing out of artillery;
of the Spaniards meaning to surprise Douay; of there mutiny in
Cambray and such like newes. Butt that which was of most
importance, I sent you thexamination and confession of one
Henry Thyrkill, whom I have hear in prison, who hath passed
twice this way since Michelmas from Anwerp, and both tymes.
carryed popish bookes by tronkes full into England. I sent
you also the letters I found in his houss to be delivered to
seminaryes at Douay: I wrytt also who were his chapmen for
his bookes in London and where he lodged. Yett least those
miscaryed thus much in brief your Lordship may please to
know he lodged at one Quineys howse in the middest of Turn-
boll Street, who helped him to retayle very many of his bookes:
one Jhon Smith a Lancashyre man dwelling neare Warrington
bought the most of him by great sale; somme he broght over to
one Andrew Hopton from one Raphael Coosins at Douay.
Hopton is a gentleman of the Temple; the bookes were delivered
by Quiney to Hopton; the letters we found were sent by Hopton
and one John Bennett to priests at Douay-3 letters from Hop-
ton, althogh in two letters he wrate his name Andrew Russell-
2 from Bennett-this Bennett lyeth commonly at the 3 Nonnes
without Algate, where he is well knowne; he is a gentleman of
Essex and dwelleth at Bracksteed Hall neare Wittam. There
was also a letter and nyne pounds, 15sh., delivered him by one
Mistress Alfrede [Elfreda] Charnock, a wydow dwelling about
the middest of Pater Noster Rowe; this money shold be payd
over to one Cornelius van Duyn at Amsterdam, to be payd over
. .
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to a sister of hers with the enemy. I sent your Lordship also
the pasport, by which he passed first to Anwerp, made in
one Hickmott's name, a marchant who was then att Middleborgh
and procured itt for him, counselling to take itt in his name,
becaus he sayd that otherwyse they wold examin him what
busines he had there; this Hicmott dwells in the Duke's Place
neare Algate."
"I wrytt also of George Haughton, Sir Jhon Shelton's
clarke, whom I have lykewyse imprisoned becaus he received
about Christmas last past a token from 2 gentlewemen
that be with the enemy, and never made any acquainted with
itt; and uppon the receipt told this Thirkill that he wold do
him any kyndnes he cold for there sakes, and helped him to a
lodging; and having business to go over to his Capten they
passed over in company and landed together att Norwich,
and Georg lent him there forty shillings which he was not payd
till they mett in London, Georg parting ther from him to go
to his Capten; and yett Georg protesteth that he never knew
his name nor what he was till he was apprehended. I writt to
your Lordship then, and so I do now, that I think he did it rather
in cuning to gett som what by such a fellow then for any
malicious intent, althoghe how fitt such cuninge fellowes be for
this garnison, or whether to be pardoned or no, must be referred
to your honors censure.
We have heere at this instant no newes: thoccasion that
Taxis, one of the chief embassadors from the Cardinal to the
French King about peace, retourned lately to Brussells was butt
only as they say to see his wyfe who was sick to death ;
we hear that there is a courrier come out of Spayne with very
ample commyssions for the treaty of peace.
""
"It is thoght that if the peace be not made in generall, that
they of Artois and Haynault will make there owne peace; som will
say that they have given the Cardinal to understand as much."
The poore towne of Machelin hath lately received more
Spanyards unto those they had before; being before 600, they
are now 1000. In his last letter before this Mr. Gylpin wrate to
mee that his Excellency is discontented that the States are so
slow in enterprising anything this sommer, and that the
Cardinal is assembling forces to do somwhat, wherof his
Excellency hath geven knowledge to all the garnison to be
uppon there gard."
"As soone as I retorne out of Holland I will send the Jesuits
if they be delivered unto mee, and I will send Thirkill also:
Georg I will keep till I hear further from your Lordship."
P.S.—“ This morning I goe for Holland."
iv. 156. 2 pp.
COPY OF CONFESSIONS ENCLOSED.
29 Jan., 1598.-
"Thomas Rose that came from the enemy
stayd by me in Flushing, examined the 29 Jan., 1598. Thomas
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Rose 18 years old, sonne for [sic of] Edward Rose a cutler
dwelling in Catherin Wheele Alley. He came away out of
England against his fathers will about Easter last.
He was
persuaded by an Irishman serving in Huesden in the Gover-
nour's company to go to the enemy: he served, being with the
enemy, an old priest called Sherwood, who tought him his ave
mary in Latin; he broght beades with him."
"There is with Sir William Standley in his service one
Christopher Nevell, whose father dwells in Fetter Lane; he
hath served Sir William Standley about 8 yeares, he was in
England at his fathers within these 2 or 3 yeares, and fetched
over a brother of his, a little boy whom he keepes at schoole
at St. Omers; and so willed this boy to tell his mother, and
wold have had him to have delivered a letter, which he refused
as he sayth."
MARY PITTS EXAMINED JAN. 29, 1598.
Mary Pitts aged 46 yeares, borne in Oxfordshyre at Efcley
a myle from Oxford, she hath lived from thence som 20 yeares.
She served in Essex the old Lady Peeter St. Jhon's mother that
now is, som 7 or 8 yeares; then my Lady Paulett, my Lady
Peeters mother that now is, som 4 yeares; then Mistress
Griphin, Mr. Rice Griphiths wyfe in Warwickshyre, som 2
yeares; then Mistress Curson in Oxfordshyre, Judg Suthcots
doughter; she served her in howse not above 2 yeares, butt was
comming and going som 4 or 5 yeares; all her mistresses were
Catholicks, butt her masters were not. After this her mother
being imprisonned in Oxford for religion, she gave over service
and came and helped her mother that was in prison; her mother
was 6 or 7 yeares in prison before shee dyed; somtymes she
was with her mother, som tymes with her sister Rookes in
Hollowell in Oxford, whose husband was in prison, butt now
he is at home and goeth to the church, butt not his wyfe."
"At Easter was 4 year, within a year or twoo after her mothers
death, she first went out of England to Lecge to her brother;
itt is a year and a half since she came into England again; she
lived in Leege som 3 yeares, the Michaelmas after her comming
over her sister Rookes doughter was sent over unto her. At
her retourne last into England one Isabell a Yorkshyre woman
retourned with her, who had an uncle in Leege called Berbeck:
she herself comming to London went presently to Oxford,
where she made her abode som tyme with her sister Rookes,
som tyme with a sister of hers, a mayd who had bene prisoner
in Oxford, called Susan Pitts, and now is at command at any call
of the Vice-Chauncellor; she lay secretly, unknowne to any butt
her twoo sisters and one Mistress Polson, whose husband is a
register there; she knew of her being there, butt shee never
did eat butt one meales meat in the howse, and that was when
her husband was att London."
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"This Mary Pitts hath bene in London since Allhallowtyde,
lodged att one Mrs. Hunts a chaundlers wyfe there. She keepes
also a brokers shopp, dwells in Warwick Lane; she lay a whyle
att one Mistress Olfords, who lyes in a taverne in Pater Noster
Row, she tended her in her sicknes to save charges. This
Mistress Olford is a Catholick, her husband dyed in Leege.
She sayth that one Catherin Brangen, an Irish woman, that
had served one Stonnihurst on the enemyes syde, who marryed
the Lady Copleyes doughter, that she preferred this Irishman
for an honest man unto her as being a good Catholick as they
terme one an other; this Catherin she sayth is often with my
Lady Copley, she came to her to Mistress Hunts; she ment to
preferr him to her brother, he was desirous to go into som
Catholick cuntry.
""
"All these things that she broght with her, as bacon, cheese,
potts, sheetes and other such lyke, she saith they were delivered
her by her sister Rookes to make mony of, towards the
maynteyning and helping of her doughter that is by the
enemy, who is now gone into Lorayne, as she sayth, to her
brother."
She sayth that she obteyned this pasport of my Lord of
Essex, by the meanes of one Thomas Barnes my Lords servant,
who lived long in those parts and knowes both her brothers."
"Nicolas Cusack, of the age of 30, an Irishman, borne in the
English pale; he never served any butt the Baron Segreave in
Ireland, he dying som 3 weekes before Michelmas last past,
he came into England to seek service. He lay at one Sanfords
in Fetter Lane, who teacheth young children; he was helped
to lodg there by meanes of a cuntriman of his called De la
Hyde, who pertaynes to Grayes Inne butt is not admitted of
the howse. He confesseth that he was preferred by the sayd
Catherine Brangen; where she lyes in London, he knowes not,
butt that she used often to my Lord Dunsanyes in Lambith.'
"He confesseth that thogh he was broght upp according to
the Queenes injunction, yett fyndinge him self chaunged in
conscience he desyred to go over into sum cuntry where he
myght enjoy the liberty of using the Catholick religion, as
he termes itt: this is all he will say; he can both wryte and
read."
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در
THE COPY OF HIS EXCELLENCY'S LETTER TO ME.
Monsieur Brun, j'ay este adverty de lieu bien seur que
l' ennemy vouldra assayer quelque chose sur la ville de Vlissinghe,
de quoy je vous desire communicquer les particularites, qui
ne se peuvent mettre par escript. Et pourtant je vous prie de
me venir trouver ceste veue icy a la Haye, en laissant devant
votre partement l'ordre que vous scaures convenir durant votre
absence, laquelle sera pour fort peu de temps, car je vous feray
retourner aussi tost qui je vous auray declare mon intention
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Et me remettant sur ce a votre venir, je prie Dieu vous avoir,
Monsieur Brun, en sa saincte protection. De la Hay ce presente
8e d'Avril 1598. O: S:(¹) Vostre bien affectionne amy a vous
faire plaisir,"
MAURICE de NASSAU.
[P.S.]—“Vous ne feres semblant a nulluy de cecy mais
le tiendres secret jusques a ce que je vous aye parle.
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MR. GYLPIN'S LETTER TO ME.
"His Excellency sending for me this nyght in som hast
shewed me a letter contayning certen intelligence concerning an
enterpryse in practyse by the enemy uppon the towne where
you now command; I could not conceave any great lykelyhood,
thoghe the party had sett downe som particularityes, butt
becaus itt may be the Cardinall is like enough to harken to any
thing that myght torne any wayes to his benefyte; thogh in
this he wilbe deceaved, and so may be amused and fedd with
vayne hopes diverting him from other purposes. His Excellency
is very desirous to have you make a steppe hether to acquaint
you with all, and to conferr and advyse how to enterteyne the
enemy, and be reddy uppon all occasions to prevent and oppose
against all practises; me thinks itt can not be amiss that you
came presently uppon some other couller, leaving notwithstand-
ing all in good order, with charge to the Serjeant Major and
captains to looke to the place during your absence, which as
his Excellency tells me shall not be butt to come and retorne.
You know what my Lords order and pleasure was, and leave
that to your discrecyon which I know to be sufficient, to judge
of all and what you may do without offence or displeasure.
Yf you so shall think itt good I have a howse and chamber for
you, where we shall have tyme and place to conferr, and will
conduct you as farre as Delph when you retorne, thoghe
you stay butt an hower hear. And so in hast leave you to the
almyghty. Haye this 29th of March, 1598, at ten of the clock
at nyght.'
"These letters I received the third of Aprill, being Munday."
iv. 155. 3 pp. Copies, in Sir William Browne's hand.
""
SIR WILLIAM BROWNE to SIR ROBERT SYDNEY.
[1598], April 8. Saturday.
Saturday. Flushing." At the very
instant of this messengers departure I arryved, which is on
Saturday at one of the clock. I have passed and repassed not
without danger of the foule wether. I can not send you at
large the coppy of his Excellencyes intelligence, butt the effect
is this, that Vlushing is sold to the Cardinal by 3 shippers, two
of this towne and one of Siricksea; the meanes is at large
described, and that there is an Englishman that dwelles in the
Iland, of whom the Cardinal hath good assurance, and he is
(1) This must be an error of Sir William Browne's for N,S.
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well knowne to Sir W. Standley; they shold land in 45 shalloups
or yachts, which shold carry 40 men a peece: they should land
half a myle above Vlushing, which is [sic] Excellency takes to
be doutfull, becaus he thinks that he that wrytt itt knowes not
which is above Vlishing, which is beneath. Itt shold have bene
done in Mey last it shold also have bene done in the latter
end of the last sommer, butt there was letts in itt. The Cardinall
will make semblance to beleager Ostend: when this shalbe
done, these shippers with help of somme 18 other shippers or
soldiers shold further there landing; the English shold be in
the towne at that instant.
""
"I can wryte no more unles I shold loose this passage,
and I am loth to cause the man of warre to stay till
to-morrow, becaus I wold be gladd you understood somwhat;
and yet in my opinion itt will prove nothing.
Yett we
will have such good regard as that whatsoever becommes we
will see to the towne; in the meane tyme we will seeme careles
to enterteyne tyme, and see if we may discover more, or drawe
him on where he shalbe looked for. Your presence althoghe
we wish, yett, is itt neither fitt for your owne business nor this
action, that you shold hast over; for if itt be nothing then your
comming were idle, and if any such intent be, by your comming
itt wold be dashed; and his Excellency thinks very meet to
amuse the Cardinal in this foolish and dangerous enterpryse.
Itt may be he that wrytes itt doth itt to gett mony, and yett
he hath in the same letter advertised his Excellency of an
enterpryse by one Tunneman that was of Ancasan uppon the
Tessell, which he knowes to be trew, and therfore doth the
rather beleve this."
iii. 19. 1 p.
SIR WILLIAM BROWNE to SIR ROBERT SYDNEY.
1598, April 11. Flushing.-"I have sent you the coppy
of his Excellencyes letter of intelligence translated by my self
as well as I cold out of Dutch, and withall have sent you a
coppy in Dutch, word by word."
"Mawrice borne Prince of Orang, Grave of Nassau, Marquis
of Tervere."
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In as much as your letter of the 18 by reason of Easter Day
came not to my hands before the 28th of March, I understand
your "Edelen Heeren "(1) do faithfull promys mee 2000 gylders,
which is not one thousand crounes as I spake of, the crounes
being valewed at the discretion of your E. Heeren. As touching
speaking by word of mouth with your E. Heeren, itt can not bee,
for att this tyme my absence so long shold not be well constered
of here; hereafter the tyme will learne more and what service
I shall do unto the land. Lastly your letter mentioneth that
you wold have sent mee 1000 gelders butt knew no meanes,
(1) In margin: "I interpret itt as Jack Goring called them; My Lords the
States,"
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way, nor in what manner to send itt; that is an comforting
excuse, I know otherwyse. Notwithstanding this, which I am
sory for, I will deal with your E. H. uppon bona fide. First is
Flushing betrayed and sold in maner as followeth Twoo
shippers of Flushing, one of Siricksee, have taken view and dealt
with the Cardinal, and throgh there instance a Wallon lieftenant
was sent with them in marchants apparell, having by him
26 sacks of hopps, which he sold in Flushing, and so sawe all
with good commodity, and advertised the Cardinal that he
wold do itt without losse of one man: for better assurance there
was again sent a soldiour of good quality to view itt, and he
assures to performe itt without missing: for such purpose there
is at Machelin with som that were before and that are now
made, 38 great sloupes or yachts; 22 lye now presently
at Anwerp, 16 in Bruges, and some old yachts; in
the whole there is in a redines 45 yachts.'
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"Now the Cardinal hath good satisfaction and con-
tentement of an Englishman dwelling in Walcheren and
knowne unto Colonell Standley hear, which Englishman at
the tyme and instant of the same exploit shalbe in Flushing
to help our comming on; and then shall the 3 shippers
be in Walcherland with 18 maryners or soldiours to receive
us uppon the Dyke and places as shall follow. Itt shold
have fallen out the last May, the above written shippers and
soldiours were al in the land of Walcheren, butt then wee wanted
somthing; then shold itt have bene done the latter end of the
sommer last past, when the Cardinal, as itt was given out,
shold beleager Ostend, butt itt was ment for Flushing. Butt
our Counsell assembling often and fynding no difficulty to come
by Flushing, all things were prepared, the shippers above written
with there helpers were all in the land, butt the hinderance was
how to keep itt, becaus of our small power by water; butt so
soone as the Cardinal goeth or maketh show to beleager Ostend,
Flushing shall pay for itt. In every shipp or yacht shalbe
putt 40 soldiors about Sluis. They shall passe throgh Bresk
Iland, and calme [sic] on gently about half a myle above Flushing
on land; there shalbe the 3 shippers with there helpers to receive
us, and the Englishman above written shalbe in the towne. In
three places shall we come in, two on the land syde, one on the
water syde, 3000 soldiors shalbe redy in the Iland of Bresk, with
great store of artillery, and all our force of shipping att Calles and
Dunkerke shall then comme about Flushing Hold good watch."
The man of Encusan old Tonneman assures to bring into
the Iland of Tessell soe many soldiors as the Cardinal pleaseth,
and as then instantly to deliver in the same Iland with the help
of marchants a thowsand last of corn and a certen nomber of
shipps mounted with artillery."
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[Margin]. ["His Excellency givethe more creditt to the rest
becaus this advertisment he knowes to be trew; this Tonneman
grew bankrout and is gone to the enemy. This Mr. Gylpin
sayth he douts of."]
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"And the Graef of Emden Graeffenne hath bene secretly
hear, and shalbe Colonell of 15 ensines of soldiors, and hath
promysed, as sone as the Cardinal will send strenght of men, to
deliver him Emden and Norden: and they thinke so to com
uppon those seas. This is that I give you to know for this
tyme; in what manner we shall come to land, and what provysion
shall come to us out of Holland, that rests yett with my self:
I expect the half of one thowsand crounes, and if withall you
sent the hole, I wold not leave to do the land service. Itt is
not much; I deserve a greater matter, send itt me presently,
and that in gold packt upp to the marchant to whom your
E. Heeren addressed the former letter: there shall itt come
safely to my handes."
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'By me what I am able.'
""
"He putt no name to: he first sent to his Excellency to
lett him know that if he wold send him a 1000 crounes he wold
do the land a signall service; wheruppon his Excellency made
the States acquainted, and so promysed as you may gather: his
Excellency lookes to hear from him again and will send me
word."
"A kynd of advertisment in brief gatherd out of this intelli-
gence I sent your Lordship on Saturday last past at the instant
of my retorne out of Hollant. . . Now I send your Lordship my
homely conjectures out of this letter, and my course that I
have begonne and meane to follow, for the preventing of chaunges
and endaungering the enemy. First I have, after imposing a
trust of secrecy in them, acquainted the captains and the serjeant
major with itt, and then becaus I found itt most safe I did with
lyke charg of secrecy acquaint the bayly Jacques Jelly, and the
two burgomasters with itt, and the secretary. I told them his
Excellencyes desyre to amuse the enemy, and therfore we
advysed together how to carry itt without jealosy, and yett
to be provyded assuredly to take no harme: to this purpose
they have thoght good uppon my motion, to make the doble port
presently for the new water port, and to make those strong
pallisadoes that I shall fynd meet uppon the head at the haven
which your Lordship long ago found meet: indeed itt is a place
of most daunger."
Your lordship knowes the weaknes of the towne in other
places, as namely att the ghest howse and all along to
Middleborgh port, besydes the want of parapets wherby we
must come naked to defence; butt all this I have held for
the best to leave unmended, for feare we make itt apparant that
we dout somwhat; and yett will we take that order that they
shall fynd letts before they come to the walls; to this intent I
have spoken to the Burgh[omaster] to make me a good nomber
of great planks ready, with long nayles throgh them, which in
one half hower before when we know there comming, shalbe
with stakes fastened to the ground in divers places about the
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dykes where they must give on, and by the walls, that there
footing shall not be so easy. Besydes I have delt with the
master gonner secretly and told him that I had an enterpryse
in hand in Flanders, where uppon my retreat I was sure the
enemy wold follow mee, and that I wold uppon som strait
where they shold follow me bury some good fyreworkes and
give fyre by a trayne and then give uppon them; these shalbe
made, and I will lykewyse bestow them in places convenient."
*
"Now to have knowledg of there comming. The Burg[omaster]
will have espiall in the land, to be sure to know when the Cardinal
assembles any forces thereabouts, and besydes when they have
any such notice will have continually under som other pretence
small boats to discover rowing upp and downe all nyght; so
that we can not fayle of intelligence: myself in this case wilbe
diligent as they, whatsoever itt cost me, to gett good notice of
all. Besydes this we will have espialls in the lands for
the English man] mentioned: I can yett learne butt of 3 that
dwell in the Iland: one called Standley, an other Buckland, the
third an Irishman that dwells by Tervere, I know not his name,
he commes as I hear often to Flushing: of all these we will keep
good espiall what company they keep, how they imploy there
tyme, and what resort comes to there howses: I cannot sett
downe all the particulars."
•
"I hope althogh I shold not in tyme hear from you,
yett that your Lordship will rest secure that of my self
I wilbe as carefull with the help of the honest gentlemen
hear. . . . My opinion is that there chief attempt wilbe
at the Ghest howse, and in that quarter; having alredy this good
forewarning, I wold it myght please God to continew there
purpose if they have any such intent; I wold not dout butt to
give them a sound blow. If there shold be shipps of warr
expressly layd uppon the streame, they wold dout to come;
butt I think we may make provysion of shipps to be at an
instant disposed of and yett lye som where unsuspected. If
they do itt in hast they will do itt the next darke moone; for
Ramekins syde, becaus he speaks of 2 places by land. I know
no where where they can hope to prevayle butt by the bridge
which was made to carry over earth to our fortifications, with
laying planks over, and as your honor knowes there is lykewyse
no parapett for to come to defence; butt we will yett lett all
that alone, only the nyght that we know they comme we will
devyse that itt shall seeme to stand, and yett shalbe so that with
a devyse we will instantly overthrow itt."
"These be our present determinations. I will do nothing
butt studdy all other good meanes to meet with all incon-
veniences and anoy the enemy the most; if we had men
enowe itt were an excellent thing, to have had 500 men
without the ports to have layne close till they had bene
comming on, and then to have charged in there rereward,
which your Lordship knowes, being sodain and unlooked
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for, wold much have amased them, imagining to be betrayed;
lykewyse to have lodged close som nomber of men about
there landing place, and when they had bene marched . . . to
have falne uppon those that garded the boats, and so have cutt
of all there retrait; butt this now if itt be done must be done by
the help of his Excellency, who must covertly send downe somme
men to Tervere to be redy for such a purpose, or els keepe
them close on shipboard hereabouts. I meane when this is [sic]
to send all our freebooters with 3 or 4 drummes out of the towne,
who shall lye in the fields neare and give a volly of shott, and so
astonysh him at his onsett: . . . and by this meanes I shalbe
sure that such fellowes within shall do us no harme; they are
yett all out uppon hazard.”
"If this shold fall out to be trew beleve me my Lord
we shall for the well executing of itt have great miss of
our soldiors that be in England, althoghe other wyse
for present defence we shall make good shyft. Butt my
Lord to be hereafter secure that so great a pawne as Flushing
shall not be subject to the loss, your Lordship hath urgent
reason, and I hope will urge her Majesty that the companyes
may be supplyed; and wheras your Lordship was once
wrytten unto that you shold receive in the companyes from
Ostend, your Lordship knowes well enogh, how much itt will
discontent these men, to have many companyes and few men,
and rather that itt were fitter tc have few companyes of many
men in nomber. To this may be added that in treuth those
companyes from Ostend can hardly be spared, as farr as I can
learn; for itt is certenly sayd that Ostend is lykewyse aimed
att by the Cardinal, and that a surgen was sent thether to offer
his service, who shold have poysoned the water, who is appre-
hended and hath confessed itt: butt this you have I am sure
understood before now from the Governor of Ostend.'
""
"I for my part wilbe so carefull as no nyght shall pass butt I
wilbe sturring. . . . We will uppon occasion have all our browne
bills stirring: I have now determined to have 2 officers in chief
to watch besydes the capten of the watch, one at the Ghest
Howse, an other at the Ramekins Mount, besydes the sergeants
which watch at Middleborg and Ramekins Port; this shalbe
done without making any officer privy, butt those that alredy
know itt, till the matter be ryper; and then other principall
officers whom I shall make choyse of shall know itt. And
becaus your Lordship may think that this enterpryse of the
enemyes is unlykely, and very difficult (as indeed itt is), yett
your Lordship shall hear my opinion, for itt shalbe done;
those shippers and maryners that are in the land shall without
dout eyther with intelligence or without intelligence by som
pretence be able to surpryse the boores courts of gard, and by
that meanes prevent being discovered by any allarm as they
imagin, which I imagin very easy to be done."
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** Joyce de More is this morning gone him self to the float, and
Captain Louth who is retorned out of Fraunce, and others, becaus
the States have notice of the preparation of many boats and
skutes provyded att Anwerp, which makes the other newes
seeme the trewer. Hear was newes that the Cardinal was
bending his forces upwards towards Berch. Of the Jesuits
your Lordship writt of, as yett they from thence have written
nothing to the States heare: I had no commission from your
Lordship to demaund them, only to receive them and send them
over."
Endorsed: Rec. the 17 of April.
iv. 160. 31 pp. very closely written.
SIR WILLIAM BROWNE to SIR ROBERT SYDNEY.
1598, April 11. Flushing. In a previous letter, which I
shewed to the captains, I put in these words, "if the Cardinal was
advertised that there were here butt weak companies and sleight
watches," to make them look better to both. The captains
are all willing to entertain what men they can get out of England,
and as careful as they may be. We have too many Skotts
in towne, I neither lyke of them nor know how to trust them.”
"I had no leisure at the Hage to go or send to Leyden..
to Aldegondy, but he had your letters and so had Conte Jhon de
Nassau."
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•
GEORGE GILPIN to SIR ROBERT SYDNEY.
1598, April 12. The Hague. I have written twice since
your departure, but doubt that both letters lie still at Flushing.
Monsr. St. Aldegonde will answer you shortly. Sir William
Browne was here "about a practise whereof his Excellencie was
advertysed uppon Flushing.' . . "Monsr. de Cruyninghen
is not yet come home but looked for daily"; after his
report you shall be certified of my opinion. "I longe the more
to heare from your Lordship because others wryte of th'appear-
aunce of your advauncement to places of more honour." There
is little forwardness in the Provinces to bring in their contribu-
tions for this year, notwithstanding the enemy's preparing.
We have not heard from the Deputies since their departure
from Rouen, which causes doubt that all goes not to their
liking.
iv. 154. 1 p.
SIR WILLIAM BROWNE to SIR ROBERT SYDNEY.
1598, April 15. Flushing.
This day I assembled the
chief officers that command in their captains' absence, and
disclosed the intelligence of the intent of the enemy.
have taken all precautions, and written to his Excellency
for bestowing ships of war with most secrecy in these parts. I
I
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do not doubt the Cardinal will venture very far, and might
hope to effect somewhat if we were not advertised. To
confirme somwhat this advertisment, on Thursday nyght last, at
the Ghesthowse, Capten Flemings company having the gard, the
beginning of the nyght being darke, the sentinell, standing in his
howse in the middest of the curtain, betwene the Ghesthowse
Mount and the Gevanghen Port, perceived one creeping upp
the wall, and therewith called to him; butt he answering nothing
and perceving that he was discryed, went back again, and the
sentinell sawe him and an other running along by the pyles to
the dyke on the sands, being lowe water." Small parties have
been sent out to search but found nothing; a spy has been
sent to the island of Cassant, etc.; and boats are to lie at
night at every issue on the coast from Newyearhaven to Sluice
Point. Assure her Majesty that we have no doubt to keep safe
her town of Flushing. We hear no news, only Mr. Valk tells
me they have intercepted letters from the Cardinal to the King
of Spain, that the French King will make no peace without the
Queen of England and her allies, and therefore desires the King
that he may have commission to enclude(¹) them. Other things
he tells me are in cipher that cannot be yet understood.
P.S. This day a messenger is come out of Germany. I
have had no leisure to inquire of him and John Floud embarks
this night.
Collins, ii. 98-100 omitting the conclusion; from B. 109.
SIR WILLIAM BROWNE to SIR ROBERT SYDNEY.
1598, April 20. Flushing. I have not had word from you
of the receipt of letters that concerned an enterprise of this
town; the last I received was yours of the 8th, mentioning
the receipt of mine by Mr. Gamage. The Jesuits I hear shall
this day be sent me. I send herewith a letter from Monsr.
St. Aldegonde.
iv. 161. p.
SIR WILLIAM BROWNE to SIR ROBERT SYDNEY.
1598, April 23.-"I received a letter yesterday from his
Excellency, to whom I had written what I had done; the letter
is this:- Monsieur de Bruun, J'ay veu le contenu de vostre
lettre, et ay volontiers entendu le bon ordre que vous aves mis
tant par dedans que par dehors de la ville contre les attentats
de l'ennemy. Et quant est de ce que vous me mandes de batteaux
de guerre ou autre provision d'hommes, je vous ay bien voulu
advertir que je trouve le plus conseillable que vous le teines le
tout bien secret sans vous descouvrir en aulcun maniere, jusques
a ce que jaye autres avertissemens de coste que je vous ay fait
entendre; car je ne laisseray de vous en avertir de ce quil me
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mandera, et de donner a tout l'ordre qui conviendra pour le
temps et aux lieux quil sera trouve necessaire. Et sur ceste fin
je prie Dieu etc. Vostre etc. Maurice de Nassaue.”
"Our new palisado by the new water port will in twoo dayes be
finished; all our other matters are redy uppon any occasion, and
we have quartred the towne privatly among our selves. To-day
came Capten Banker in from the float before Calles, who caryed
a messenger thether with letters of a secrett commaund to be on
there watch becaus the enemy ment to embarq good troopes
of soldiours in good ships of warr att Calles; he tells me that her
Majesties ships have lykewyse warning, and do secretly cary an
eye uppon the coast.
/
""
Some shippers that came out of France give out here
discontentedly; and some of the commonalty apprehend if her
Majesty make peace without comprehending these countries.
These jealousies may breed inconveniences here, and I desire
to hear from you that I may govern myself accordingly. The
states have at last concluded that they will deliver me the
Jesuits, with this provision, "sans leur prejudicier,” etc.
"This
I writt in hast this 3 of May, being the election day of our
Magistrats. It is thoght Jacques Jelly shalbe Burghmaster.
iv. 162. 1 p. Partly French.
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SIR WILLIAM BROWNE to SIR ROBERT SYDNEY.
[1598, May 2.(¹)] Flushing-Your letters of 14, 16 and 22 April
I received the 30th. . . On the 23rd I sent you a copy of a letter
from his Excellency, recommending secrecy till he heard further,
and promising to be ready with shipping against that time. In
what you have written to me to do I have thus proceeded. I
acquainted the Sergeant Major and the captains with your
meaning, but advised them to publish nothing till I had talked
with the States. After this I told Jacques Jelly of your resolu-
tion and desired him to meet me next morning at Middelburg.
Next morning going to Middelborg, I found Valk departed for
Holland the Saturday before. Thereon I went to Malre;
"he allowed entierly of your judgment for the cutting of the
enemyes hopes of any landing in the Iland, and assured me that
the States wold not refuse the present palisading and making
the parapetts about the towne where it was needfull."
I do not gather you to mean that we should proclaim openly
that the enemy has such a practise upon Flushing, but only
to secure the town from danger of surprise and to hinder a
landing in Walcheren. . Before the next dark moon we
shall set our towne in that defence as we shall have no cause
to doubt their coming.
For espiall I have already sent out one who is retourned
and brings news that there are som 60 skutes that they call
Ertfelders that lye about St. Barnards cloyster; som 3 of them
(1) Undated, but it must be 2 May 1598, see p. 348 below.
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are redy, there are lykewyse som 16 att Riplemond and som 12
at Beveren and 25 redy att Anwerp. He saith that the Cardinall
hath an instrument making att Machelin, to what purpose he
cold not learne. He sayth that uppon the conclusion of peace
betwene France and Spayne that the spech was at Ghent and
Dermond that they wold go to Ostend with skutes: this sounds
somwhat lyke the advertisment. Besydes the newes from
Anwerpe and Brussels is sent from the Governour of Ostend
that the Cardinall hath a howse made redy for him at Bruges,
which betokens either that he hath an eye uppon Ostend, or
els that he may turne his forces this way to a surprise; for your
Lordship knowes what hope he can have to com lodg hear, unles
he have his men of warr to second him, which now the States
shipps lye in wayt for before Callis and Dunkerk, as I wrytt to
you in my last as I thinke: and to come this lyght mone to a
surpryse your Lordship may judg whether he dare or no; he
were as good come att noone dayes, besydes the letts which he
shall have by the way."
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"Now I fynd 2 inconveniences (seing we may be otherwyse
fortifyed without speaking) in making the matter too publicq;
the one is that the States hopes to take the shipps that
come out of Dunkirk and Callis shalbe frustrate, for they
shall see all discovered; the other is that being openly
bruted itt must needes pass into England and be knowne
generally, and may procure your too speedy sending over
before your Lordship desyre itt; the very bruit mygt cause
your dispatch. And therfore for these considerations till the
next dark moone, or till I hear further from you, I will in no
wyse make itt otherwyse knowne butt by fortifying our towne
and procuring men of warr to be uppon the watch.'
I must entreat you to stand between me and any blame for not
advertising any of this but your self. I am this morning to
take order to begin the works, and then to go to Middelborgh
to have the Jesuits, whom by the next I will send over with
Thyrkill.
""
P.S. “I have intreated the Sergeant Major if I cannot comme
again from Middleborgh before passage go to send this coppy
of a letter unto you which I ment to have refyled." (1)
iii. 27. 4 pp.
SIR WILLIAM BROWNE to SIR ROBERT SYDNEY.
[1598, May 2.(2) Middleburg.]—I have been this morning with
the States about the Jesuits; they will give me their resolution
tonight or tomorrow. I told them you urged them to procure
means from the States General for the fortification; they said
they have already done it.
(1) The letter is clearly a hastily written draft.
(2) There is no date, but the previous letter indicates that Browne was at
Middleburgh on 2 May.
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"Oure nuwes be hear that the Cardinall for certen goeth for
Spayne, and som say that Conte Fuentes shall com in his place,
other say the Prince of Parma. I am sure your honor hath hard
that a Hollander hath taken with in these 4 or 5 dayes a boate
that came out of Spayne that was going to Calles; they say
that for certen there was fower chests of mony in itt. This
newes comes certenly from Brussells that the Conte Fuentes is
to comme presently to Calles from Pharol with 6000 Spanyards,
and to bring good store of treasor with him; this they say is of
certen."
"Monsieur Tondorf arrived this morning out of Fraunce:
he can speake no certenty neither of peace nor warr, only that
the Duke of Buillon att his departure willed him to assure his
brother the Elector that they of the relligion never stood uppon
better termes then now he sayth that the D. of Buillon and
Monsieur de Trimouille are in the greatest favour with the King:
he tells me that itt is sayd that the King will conduct our
Embassador as farr as Cane, being mynded I think him self to
go thether; and from thence itt is sayd he will go for Picardy in
person. This much I wryte in hast from Middleburg. I had
well hoped that eyther the wynd wold not have served or that
I shold have gott more leisure to wryte; butt your honor will
excuse my other wryting which I was fayne to send, being only
a draught of that I ment to wryte unperfetted.”
P.S." We hear that the King of Polon hath at Danswick
arrested 200 saile to go against his uncle or his brother that
commanded for him in Suethen that they of Denmark are
jealous of him: that the Mosco promiseth to ayd him that is
in Sueden: that the great Seignor wilbe in the field presently
with three hundred thowsand men to take revenge for the
disgrace of Shaab(?)"
iii. 28.
1 p.
JOHN THROCKMORTON to SIR ROBERT SYDNEY.
1598, May 2. Flushing. (The beginning of the letter is lost).
Sir William Browne this daye is gonne to Mounseur Valcke
for the reparinge of our walls, parepets and pallysados."
iv. 166. 1 p.
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SIR WILLIAM BROWNE to SIR ROBERT SYDNEY.
[1598, May 3. Flushing.]—I hope this day I shall have the
Jesuits delivered me, and a man of war for their safe convoy :
therefore do I abstain to send two other letters, lest they should
miscarry. I received yours of the 29th of April yesterday being
the 2 of May. One of our Hollanders has taken a little boat
near Bouloign; they say there was in her four chests of money.
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This newes commes certenly from Brussells, that the Conte
Fuentes will come from Pharol with 6000 men and good store
of treasure very shortly, and come to Calles as the other shipps
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did this is written as certen, and that the Cardinall departs
for Spayne; and som say the Conte Fuentes shall command
in his place, som say the Prince of Parma.”
iii. 36. 1 p.
SIR WILLIAM BROWNE to SIR ROBERT SYDNEY.
1598, May 4. Flushing.-"I hope we shall have parapetts
made and palisadoes mended or new made presently, and som
ships of war in gard; and yett we will not openly make knowne
any such enterpryse that the enemy hath in hand.".
I have sent again to the States touching the sending of the
Jesuits, and a ship of war for conveying them and Thirkill and
George Haughton. "Thyrkill ment this morning to have escaped,
and was lept out of the prison window into the street, butt
Georg Haughton had told me of itt over nyght and I provyded
to take hym; the Dutch prisoner shold lykwyse have escaped; he
confesseth no complices: he sayth that he told George Haughton
as much 6 or 7 dayes past. He confesseth now also against
Georg Haughton that he was privy that he caryed over bookes,
and that he came from Anwerpe; he sayth also that Georg
helped him to shipp his trunke of bookes, and tooke itt out att
Yarmouth as goods of his captains; and for this that he gave
him the forty shillings att London; and for that he borrowed, he
gave order to Fann the caryar to pay itt besydes. He sayth also
that Georg Haughton told him that he had received letters
from one Tempest a priest on thother syde, butt the letter
came in Colefords name; he sayth also that Georg Haughton
begged one of the bookes to give to his father."
"To all this George pleades thus much; that he knew
not that he came from Anwerp or carryed over bookes;
confesseth that he took upp the trunk as for his captain,
sayth that he begged a book being a primmer of theres for
his mother-in-law; saith that the forty shillings was payd
him as mony lent, and that payd him none; butt he
appointed an other to receive mony of Fanne, which whether
he payd him or nott he knowes nott: he sayth that he never
received any letter from Tempest neither knowes any such,
only he sayth that when Coleford was prisoner in England, he
received letters from Coleford's wyfe to know how to gett her
husbands liberty. Further as touching the tokens he received,
he sayth now that which he never sayd before, that indeed there
was a superscripsion uppon them, and this addicion that they
did pray for him and that he was in a hard case.
This accusa-
tion and this partly colloured confession makes me in one to
dispatch them both unto you, the rather becaus Thirkill sayth
that George since he came in prison, meeting as they were going
to do there case (with reverence be itt spoken) desyred him for
his wyfe and childrens sake to confess nothing of any knowledg
that he had of any bookes, &c." Seeing how Houghton
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has denied and confessed I think him a more arrant knave than
Thurkill, who now offers to do any service. The Marshal is
absent, but I must set down my opinion that he is negligent in
looking to such prisoners: he suffered women that were
Catholics to come to them; and by indiscreet talk put Houghton
"These
on his guard as to what he might be accused of.
things above, together with this that his sonne is placed in
Spayne, makes me beleve that he is not much to be trusted."
iv. 158, 2 pp.
THE EXAMINATION OF GEORGE HOUGHTON.
[1598], May 4.-He confesses that he received "a cople
of handcarchers" of Thirckle from a gentlewoman once
imprisoned at Flushing, but unsigned. He denies that he
knew Thirkle to have ever gone or come from the enemy.
He confesses that Thirkle and one John Showe passed into
England with him "with two tronckes and towe malles which
he helped theme to land at Yermowth," but did not know what
was in them; he lent Shawe and Thirckle 37s. or 38s., and had
40s. from Thirckle at London. He had a Latin primer from
Thirckle, but never learnt his name or lodging in London, nor
what his profession was. About 3 or 4 years ago when with
the Marshall he had a note of one that came to visit the prisoners,
inquiring after one Cowlford; further than this he never trans-
ported anything for the enemy. "He denyeth to be acquanted
with any Papistes and utterly denyeth Papistrie." He confessed
he had spoken to Thirckle during their imprisonment, and that
going to the privy he told Thirckle that by falling in company
with him he was undone. He begged the book of Thirckle
to send to a schoolmaster at Sir Philip Woodhouse's, but did
not send it.
iii. 75.
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p.
HENRY THIRKELD to SIR WILLIAM BROWNE.
..
[1598, May.]—“At my coming from Antwerpe I delyvered
to Georg Houghton a token from two gentlewoemen, telling him
that the token was delyvered me by one Colford of Antwerpe;
and he saied he understood of the man, and that one Mr. Tempest,
a preist, had sent him a letter in Colfordes name, the saied
Colford being in prison in Englond. And saied further that for
those gentlewomens sakes he would be ready to shew me any
kyndnes he could, wishing more leysure at that tyme, for that
then he was ready to go for Englond to his captaine. I told
him I was bound likewise for Englond, and that I had some
cariadg, viz. bookes which I would have kept from the searchers
sightes; he told me that that he would effect if I would goe for
Yarmouth whether he was to goe, to which I condiscended.
Which promise he performed effectuallye... Meting againe at
London with him at his inne he saied he wanted money,
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wishing me to lend him some; and then I puld forth of my
purse some 4 or 5li., wishing him to take as much as he wanted ;
and so he tooke xls. . . . I take it that he tooke the saied
money in lew of his courtesie and paynes, for since that tyme
he never offred to pay it.
Also at our meting in London
praied me to geve him a prayer for his father, which I did and
so sent it into Lancashire to him. He also told me that if I
knew of any preistes or studentes that wanted passage, that he
would assist them wher he might.
.When I know of any
further matter that may concearne his Majesties service I will
be most willing to reveale. And so in all humblenes I take
my leave.”
i. 25. 1 p.
THE STATEMENT OF EDWARD COFFIN, (1) a Priest.
[1598]. "Edward Coffin, the son of John Coffin gentleman
in the countye of Cornwall. My father dyed when I was butt
a childe. I was brought upp untill I came to xiii yeres or there
abowt with my mother, whoe maried one Thomas Dunraff
a Chesshire man. I went to schole att a towne called Laskearde,
after which tyme by the persuasion of one of my fathers kinsmen
called Christopher Turner I came to London, where he kept
me secrettlye for a monthe, and then brought me to a towne in
Essex uppon Thams, where we entered into a Frenche hoy and
landed att Diepp in Normandy; from thence to Roan, where
he leaving me daungerouslye sicke went himself to Rhemes,
taking order that after my recoverye I should come after him.
It was half a yere before I came, my sicknes so long continewing
there. I was receaved amongst the schollers and remained
3 yeres, and then thoroughe povertie of the colledge many being
dismissed I went into Germany, the same Turner commending
me to a Doctor of his owne name, by whose means I gott to be
receaved of the Bishopp of Eistett, 3 Dutche miles from Ingol-
statt into his colledge newlie erected for the benefitt of his
diocess; and after that I was by the same Bishop maintained
at Ingolstatt, an universitie of Bavaria. The Bishop dying,
being in distress I went to Rome, where I studied philosophie
and divinitie; butt before I ended my studyes falling sicke,
my bodye nott agreeing with the heats, I retourned into
Germany, where by the successor of the other Bishop I was
made priest, remaining there some tyme after untill my comming
into England; which was, as I protest before Him whoe shall
judge us all, for no ill entent or to move or doe any thing against
her Majestie, my soveraigne, or the state; butt onlie to dis-
chardge the othe which I tooke att my entring into the Romane
colledge, which was that I should come into England to minister
the sacraments to Catholicks and to helpe them in there spirituall
(1) Edward Coffin, the Jesuit. Dict. Nat. Biog, xi. 215,
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wantes; being withall commaunded uppon paine of a most
grevous mortall sin nott to deale any waye in state matters ;
and that nott onlie for myself butt to teache the same to
Catholicks, which in the small tyme of my abode with these few
whome I spake with I did, teaching them onlie their dutye
towardes God and obedience to their Prince, which next after
that we ow unto God, of all others is the greatest.
The manner of my comming into England was thus. I came
owt of Germany into the Low Countries, and bycause I had
here no acquaintance I wrote to the President of Doweye to
helpe me, lying in the meane tyme att Anwerpe in a Dutche
mans howse. The President sent me one of his schollers
which for sicknes was to retourne into his countrye, giving
him directions with whome to deale for our transporting over
into England. We came with a Dutchman in our companie
to a towne nott far from the Brill, the name I know
nott; and there we shipped and landed in Kent. From
thence I went to London, where this scholler brought some
of his frinds to me in the fields, whoc brought me late in
the evening to my lodging, which by reason of my small
knowledge of the towne and comming late in I know nott
where itt was. Suche as resorted to me where so poore that
of my small stock which was allmost spent I was by charitie
compelled to relieve; and trulie after one moneth I would
have retourned if I had had sufficient for my journey, which
was the onlie cause of my staie, and for that I could nott gett
convenient passage untill by chaunce meeting with this man
whoe promised to beare my chardges we hired a Dutche shipp;
the maister onlie tooke us for merchauntes. And so landed att
a towne by Rotterdam one Shrovetuesdaye according to the
account of this calendar, and the Tuesdaye after that we were
taken att Lillo by the Governor. Edward Coffin, priest."
1160. 15. 1 p.
GEORGE GILPIN to SIR ROBERT SYDNEY.
1598, May 4. The Hague.-Acknowledging his of the 15th,
and reporting delivery of letters to Valke and St. Aldegonde.
Mons. de Cruyninghen is at last returned, and will make report,
which I will urge what I can. The Deputies there must be
told plainly that her Majesty will not admit mc re delays, adding
(if you please) that she will command me to call on the States
General to have their resolutions and in case they take not
present order, she shall be forced to do it by her authority.
The Deputies' complaints of the arrests may be easily answered,
considering the warnings from us both. If they would have
wars, they should refrain victualling and providing the enemy.
Thus you see how plainly I deal.
Collins, ii. 100; from B. 110.
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SIR WILLIAM BROWNE to SIR ROBERT SYDNEY.
1598, May 7. Flushing.--It was said the man of war going
for France would give no convoy, so I stayed your boat with
your mares and my letters till I procured a man of war of the
States from Middelburg. Now the wind is contrary and I am
sorry. I have stayed George Houghton, because happily you
will show him some favour; he is of a sudden grown very
penitent; I think all he did was to get money.
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Newes heare is none, butt of the Cardinals great prepara-
tion to make warre, when he shall have no more hope of peace.
I have again sent out a spie. I have answer from his Excellency
of my last letters; he saith as you say that his meaning was
never to lett them land or so to make an attrappe, butt only
to amuse him and divert him from thinking on other matters,
which I think I advertised your honor of, and not in any assured
sort that an attrapp was to be made: only that if they shold
comme we were in a redynes, althogh we made shew to the
contrary; and that if they shold land by reason of want of men
in Flushing (if the enterprise were to be enterteyned) we cold do
no great service uppon them. And yet his Excellency did say to
me that he wished there were a good troope of them in the land
of Walcheren. In the meane tyme he hath written to the States
of Zealand to advance the necessary putting the towne in de-
fence, and hath written lykewyse to Joice de More for shipps
of warr to lye about those heades of Flushing, when and where.
that I shall appoint them, so that for the ennemy there shalbe
no daunger of there landing and less of doing any hurt."
iv. 157. 1 p.
SIR WILLIAM BROWNE to SIR ROBERT SYDNEY.
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1598, May 9. Flushing. Explaining as to arrangements for
Sir Robert Sydney's own company. Lett me, if I must
remayne heare, receive a more ample confirmation or com-
mission; . . . also I desyre that by letter you will signify itt
to the magistrats of this towne and the States of Zealand.
which shall make me able to do you better service where I
am. I hope your Lordship, butt uppon very honorable
termes, shalbe preserved from the troblesome emploiment in
Ireland."
We are busy with our parapets and palisadoes; the cost will
be some six hundred pounds Flemish.
"The newes is that the Cardinal makes great preparation
and assembles troopes in Brabant as thogh he wold towards
Berck(¹) or those parts; butt for certen he wants mony and can
gett no creditt among the Italians; he expects treasour and
men to come to Calles by sea out of Spayne. Middelburg
is full of the newes that the Conte of Emden had thoght lately
(1) Berg.
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to have surprised and betrayed the towne of Emden to the
Cardinal; which agreeth somwhat with the advertisment was
given his Excellency."
iv. 164. 1 p.
SIR WILLIAM BROWNE to SIR ROBERT SYDNEY.
1598, May 12. Flushing. "The Deputies that were in
England arrived here on Wendesday, and Capten Bury came at
the same tyme." I marvel to have no letters touching my
establishment. "The Cardinal wilbe sodenly in the field; he
hath made full payment to most of his men of warr; yett I
hear that those that were mutined being now lykwyse payd,
will none of them serve any longer, butt are all departed from
his service. His Excellency, as itt seemes, is discontented that
these men have not yett resolved what mony shalbe cessed in
every provynce for the making of warr this sommer, so that he
can not be redy to encounter the desseigns of the Cardinal as
he wold and as I gesse by the Bailiff, who is newly arryved
out of Holland, itt sticks somwhat in his stomack that Barnevile
hath that sway, as that nothing in a manner can be done without
him, and therefore many resolutions delayed til his retorne :
there is a great spyte of these men, especially Valk, Huissen,
and Van Sauten, against Malre; and as I heare secretly his
Excellency also is not firme unto him, and itt is thoght he will
not stand longe. This matter of peace trobles all this little
world, yett they are recomforted with the hope that her Majestie
will not leave them, neither in truth were itt fitt she shold, in
my poore opinion, neither for the safety of her owne estate,
neither for common pollicy. If her Majestie do resolve to make
a peace, which these men in no case will listen unto, then of
necessity she must stand more uppon her defence of this towne.
If her Majesty embrace the action with these men
effectually, she may have att there hands done that she will in
reason demaund, amonge which the fortification of this towne
substantially is not the least."
"I hear yett no further from his Excellency about the en-
terpryse after this next darke moone, wherin we will all be
very vigilant, and have shipps of warr lykwyse in places
convenient. I trust the daunger for this sommer and the
opinion of daunger wilbe past, and by that tyme our parapetts
I hope and mending of our pallisados wilbe past, which wilbe
a great strenghtning; butt yett the renforcing of our com-
panyes wold be a greater strength. Egamortis arrived
very lately in Holland, as the Bailife tells me, and reports for
certen that your Lordship shalbe of the Privy Counsell and
Vice Chamberlain."
"Your Lordship may remember that about a moneth or 5
weekes past, I advertised you of a Skottish lord, one Wood,
that passed this way, having the King's pasport, and a
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pasport from the States hear to pass throgh the enemyes
country. On Tuesday last retourned from him a servant
of his who landed from Sluce hear att Flushing, whom
I examined of the cause of his leaving his master. He
told me that his master wold needes draw him to the masse
and such trompery, which he denyed, and therefore wold stay
no longer; he saith that his master is att Brussells with the
Cardinal, and hath very much access unto him; he saith that
the Skotts and English that have pensions are all without mony
and very beggerly. He sayth that on Sunday nyght last they
had an alarme in Bruges, that his Excellency was before Sluce
with many ships, and that they were in armes all nyght in the
towne, and sent for 7 or 8 companyes that did lye 3 or 4 dayes
about the towne after that; by which I gess that they have
had some inckling of your honours plott uppon them, thogh
where or which way happely they can not imagin.
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"There arryved hear yesterday a hygh Germain, that came.
now from Madrill, a very personable man; he saith that he
came out of Italy and passed that way and so is going home-
wards ; he is one that seemes to have bene a soldiour and
therfore I have thoght best to will him to stay in his lodging
till such tyme as I have wrytt to the States of Zeeland to
advertise them.
""
iv. 165. 3 pp.
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SIR THOMAS EDMONDES to SIR ROBERT SYDNEY.
1598, July 15, Paris.-I have delivered your letters and return
the answers of the Princess of Orange and Mons. de Bellieure.
Your letter to Madame was welcome; her professions to your
Lordship give testimony rather of love than of friendship. There
is little appearance that her marriage will be shortly effected,
because her brother takes so manie occasions to delaie(1) the
same."
I doubt not you have seen my letter to Lord Essex,
which is in substance "that the King of Spayne is content
to yeald to anic thing by treatie with her Majestie or otherwise,
to facyllitate the recovering of the Lowe Countries to the
Cardynall and his daughter. And the opinion being here stronge,
that if her Majestie doe withdrawe her assistance from those of
the Lowe Countrics, they will not be able to subsist. The King
desiring to take the most plausible courses in respect of his
privatt endes, hath therefore noe affection to susteyne a
declyning partye, but nowe thincketh only to assure his present
ease and to advance his bastard children." Reports here are
that opinion in England is so divided, as you cannot agree to
any verdict.
"You have the reputacion to be very schismat-
ticall, and the late discontentment of my Lord of Essex is
held to be a great matter."
Collins, ii. 101-2, from B. 111.
(1) Collins, "declare,"
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SIR THOMAS LAKE to SIR ROBERT SYDNEY.
1598, September 28. From the Court." I know you wold
hold it for a fault, if you heard not from me, being requested
in your name by Mr. Whyte." Your cautionary companies
are like to be void, by sending two knights of your garrison to
France, "wherein your servant(1) hath had good care of your
reputation and dealt discreately." I think the first motion
of taking away the companies came from the Earl of Essex;
yet he makes no show thereof, but the Queen held for author:
his ground the preferment of followers without thinking of
your interest. Now that the Earl perceives your interest, he
does not so greatly urge it.
Of other affairs of Court there is not much to be said.
"The Earl hath much countenance out of doubt, and giveth
no occasion of offence; yet over weyed by the other ballance
for forrain matters.
Of myne own opinion, I can but
doubt, that the aspect of things is not good for us. Ireland
almost desperate, I feare much engaged with Spayn, and with
your Cardinal, more then is apprehended here. Some in-
solencies don on the part of Scotland, and not acknowledged
by us, in wisdome, to avoyd exasperating. We have made
ready men for France, but I doubt yet the sending; our
owne humor being not over warme, and the plague giving a
good collor of stay. . . . The King not yet in the field, and
we by the treatie at liberty, except he be. Your Deputies have
had good accesse; but the catastrophe will shew what wilbe
the end of the play."
Collins, ii. 102-3; from B. 112.
SIR THOMAS EDMONDES to SIR ROBERT SYDNEY.
1598, November 2. Paris.
I have delivered your
letters to the Princess of Orange and to Madame. Madame's
marriage is deferred till the New Year. We say here that the
King's marriage is earnestly laboured at Rome, but that no
colour can be found to legitimate the children already borne.
The Duchess is again with child. The Queen of Navarre will
make no difficulty to dissolving her marriage. There is great
alarm that if the King effect his desire, it would revive greater
troubles than ever. Lord Southampton, that now goeth over,
can inform you of things here.
Collins, ii. 103; from B. 113.
SIR THOMAS EDMONDES to SIR ROBERT SYDNEY.
1598, December 12. Paris. I have delivered your letter
and present to Madame, who says she will requite you with
some remembrance. She is still kept languishing about her
marriage, for the Pope refuses the dispensation for proximity
of kindred, fearing she will revive the heresy of religion in
(1) Collins, "Mr. Whyte."
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Lorraine. The Prince of Lorraine is looked for shortly, making
demonstration that he will notwithstanding proceed in the
marriage. The King's second son has been christened Alexander
and given the earldom of Foix. The Queen of Navarre is
content to a divorce by confession of sterility, but refuses to
acknowledge to have lived with him otherwise than as his wife.
The King has suspicions that the Duke of Savoy disposes
himself to dispute the marquisate of Salluces it is thought
the Pope will interpose. The late arrests, by the young King
of Spain, of ships of the Low Countries, breeds an opinion that
he means some enterprise against us. The Parliament and
clergy still dispute against the edict for those of the religion.
Collins ii. 104 from B. 114.
SIR WILLIAM BROWNE to SIR ROBERT SYDNEY.
1598, December 25. Flushing. I am advertised from Calais
that the enemy has taken Drosom in Westfaly and a little town
in Cleveland. Also that the Spaniards have taken Breme and
Mounsett. The Spaniards, I hear, are about Wesell, and demand
the government of the town and to have out all the preachers
and Protestants: it seems they are grown to accord to receive
in 400 horse of the Cardinal's folk. It is also written that the
Cardinal demands to be king of the Romans: and that the
Duke of Brunswick is making ready 4000 horse. The arrest
continues in Spain; merchants and mariners imprisoned and
cruelly dealt with. They write from Antwerp of 15 or 16
thousand soldiers that were to come to Farol, and say plainly
that they are bound for Ireland. I send you herein enclosed the
occurrents.
Collins ii. 105 from B. 115.
SIR WILLIAM BROWNE to SIR ROBERT SYDNEY.
1598, December 26. Flushing. This day letters from Mr.
Gilpin confirm part of the news I wrote yesterday. He writes
"that the Amirante proceedes against the neutrall places and
hath of late taken 2 or 3 places by force, and threatneth others
if they do not come in and furnishe certen contributions the
sooner, not making reckning what he hath promysed, nor yett
what the Princes have written unto him; where owt is gathered
that all that passeth is with the Emperours lyking and procure-
ment, and that he will not cease till he have driven away the
relligion, and be possessed of his pretents to the dukedom of
Cleve, which seemes to be the mark they aymed at all this whyle.
Itt seemes for a tyme, as he wrytes, that the Amirante forbeares
to make warr with the States; either becaus he can not bring
his men to itt, or that he meanes to ease them for this winter.
These men meane to be well provyded for him, and are fleshed,
seing the little he hath bene hetherto able to prevayle to there
hurt the matter of withdrawing there forces grieves them
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much, and itt is feared itt will give them occasion in levying
of forces rather to enterteyne other nations, in respect they are
so uncerten of enjoying of our nation at there need. They are
still busyed above to gett the provinces to yeeld unto the
demaunded contributions, which Zealand will(1) yeelded unto,
as itt is sayd; and the lyke hoped of Fryseland; and with
Utrecht the States are now busyed. The Queenes busines as
he wrytes me was still att a stopp, yett hope that itt shold
shortly be dispatched.'
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P.S. "I wold willingly have sent your Lordship some
fresh wyld boar pyes, butt there were none to be recovered.
I will send the first I can gett. Of Wesell Mr. Gilpin speakes
nothing, therfore I think that be not so; yett divers have told
itt mee."
iv. 169. 1 p.
SIR WILLIAM BROWNE to SIR ROBERT SYDNEY.
1598, December 29. Flushing." I talked yesterday with
the Admiral Justinus, who with his Lady and his little sonne
send your honor commendacions. Itt seemes by him that
the States forces this year in the field wilbe of 16000 foote, and
very neare 3000 horse: they meane to have Almans, for there is
a very fayre regiment raysing in Germany; they meane to
have Swissers; and to have 3000 French foote and 5 or 600
Frenche horse. And as he tels me he thinks that Monsieur
Lanoue shall comme as to commaund over the French; these
be the particulars of the forces they meane to rayse. The
Admirall goeth upp within these 3 dayes to his Excellency,
from whom yesterday I received a letter to be hastily sent
away to my Lord Earle Marshall.
I can yett recover no
more wyld boar, or els I had sent som this passage.
P.S." Monscheron hath sent your Lordship a roll of
tobacco; I sent to him to buy som and he sent me this to be
sent from him to your Lordship."
""
iv. 170. p.
"
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SIR WILLIAM BROWNE to SIR ROBERT Sydney.
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1598, December 30. Flushing.—I understand from Antwerp
that the Deputy-Cardinal is to come thither on some urgent
occasion; the Cardinal is not expected before the end of next
summer. The Castle is still in mutiny; yet they say money
is ready to content them. Capten Gneuse and another
Hollands capten are in troble in the Amirall's court for taking
a brybe and suffring a shipp of Lubeck, as I take itt, go, when
they had taken him; which was laden with armes and going for
Spayne. . Those of Axell, Turneuse and Beerfleet make
continuall boot of those of Cassant." Captain Morgan, having
an inkling that his company was chosen to go with my Lord
(1) Browne first wrote
"hath."
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Marshall to Ireland, was anxious to go over, protesting how
much it concerned him to get a place of command in the
voyage, and if possible to get his company continued in
Flushing. At my request he has agreed to wait five or six
days.
iv. 171. 1 p.
NICOLAS DE BLOCQ to SIR ROBERT SYDNEY.
1599, Jan. 5. [N.S.] Flushing.-" Plusieurs sont ici dopinion
que lennemi a locul sur le Royaume de Dinnemarc. Dieu
donne que le roy aye bon conseil. Les gens du camp de lennemy
pardeca courrent si avant qu'on nous à fait entendre quils
auroient sommèz ou demandez de ceux de Breme quelques choses
à eux necessaires. Cest le plat pais pour tirer celle part quils
veullent. Ils ont derechef faits quelque demande à ceux de
Wesel, en sorte quil semble quils veullent ou cerchent des
voyses [?voies] partout, a credit pour sen servir de ceste
occasion. Au reste tout se porte icy raisonnablement. Son
Excellence est à la Haye, ou il semble qua l'Assemblée des
Estats, il auroit fait un beau discours sur le temps present,
ayant presenté de vouloir emploier ses propres moyens pour
trois ans, afin de mener la guerre comme il faut.
Voilà ce
qu'on dict presentement; tout le monde ne songe que de la
guerre. Il y a grande apparence de la defence des licences,
et par consequent des contributions."
ii. 4. 1 p. French.
GEORGE GILPIN to SIR ROBERT SYDNEY.
1598,[-9], February 3.-Excuses his long silence. The States
(as also his Excellency) have often inquired when you would be
here, or what order you had about reinforcing your company
of horse. I assured them you were in effect ready to return, and
would speedily take order for all. If the States go forward
with the levies and have such a camp as they make show of, it
will be honourable to assist in the performance; if you be here
in time, it will be an occasion to procure further charge and
command over some of the troops of horse. Count Ernest of
Nassau is in Germany raising a regiment; a Switser has under-
taken to get 2000 of his countrymen. La Sale is sent to France
for 2000 Gascons and 600 "Cuyrasiers."(1) Here they are
raising 5 or 6 companies of horse. The 2000 men I am sure
you have heard are granted for Ireland, and the others brought
hither by Sir Tho. Knowles, appointed for the reinforcing
of those whence the other were drawn. His Excellency is
plotting and practising, though long in execution.
Collins ii. 105-6: from B. 116.
(1) Collins, "Luyrasiers."
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GEORGE GILPIN to SIR ROBERT SYDNEY.
1599, April 7. The Hague.
Sir William Browne
recommended your Lieutenant Mr. Arthur to have his suit
recommended to the Advocate Barneveld, who is now in those
parts. Meantime the clerk of your company solicits the States
daily, but I doubt none will be got till the others return. Unless
the Advocate be present his masters determine little in like
causes. Touching your own company I wrote in my former
as much as I thought needfull; but if Lieutenant Arthur comes
he shall have my opinion. Your coming over is expected
and wished, his Excellencie being nowe (as it were) alone in the
feild, gathering of his forces togither, soe to doe his best to
hinder the ennemies purposes, which wee nowe heare is to
attempt upon two places togither; and the States forces are
yet slender to defend the same well, th' Admirante making all
the hast hee can to wynn tyme."
iv. 185. 1 p.
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GEORGE GILPIN to SIR ROBERT SYDNEY.
1599, April 12. The Hague.-If on your return to these
parts you go to the camp, and this place is not on the way, I
will meet you where you appoint. I wish Mons. Caron's writings
may work to your advantage; but doubt, in that the States
have proceeded so far they may not well alter; for this reason
I wrote about your putting over the company "eyther on such
a one as you could best lyke to have, or other wise make benefitt
thereof."
"Mr. Barnefeild is not yet retourned from
his Excellencie, till when I dowbt your clarke shall not get the
States to resolve."
*
"I thanck your Lordship for your advertisement of the
Earle of Essex departure; and long much till I shall hear
whither any officers or counsellors shalbee made, as was looked
for, which St. Georges daye maie chance to bring with it."
"The state of thinges here is little altered since my last,
onely the rest of the Frenchmen levyed by Monsieur de la
Noue are nowe arrived, and those High Dutchies who came
a while since to Groninghen with Count Ernest are daily
expected by his Excellence, which having already drawen
togither all those forces that were neerest and could best bee
spared is gone to Gelders weert. Thennemy as it is thought will
devide his armye, and attempt uppon 2 places togither, hoping
that if the States doe likewise devide theirs, hee shall gett the
advantage of them, because hee exceedes them in number; hee
hath gotten from Cullen great stoare of all sortes of provisions,
and is nowe uppon the pointe to enterprise somewhat. For
the better forwarding whereof the Cardinall himself is come
neerer and myndeth to keepe his Court at Grave, to thend to
bee allwaies at hand. Toutching the Princes of Germany, theire
proceeding are so slack after their accoustomed manner, and
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the Spanish practises soe busilie plyed, who, abusing theire
pacience, feede them with faire words, that there is little to bee
looked for from them. There are of late arrived in his Excellen-
cies campe certaine ambassadours from the Archduke Charles
of Sweden, who purpose to passe forward towards her Majestie."
iv. 186. 1 pp.
GEORGE GILPIN to SIR WILLIAM BROWNE.
1599, April 24.(1) The Hague." This afternoone my Lord
Governour of the Briel is come to the towne, and meaneth with
all convenient speede to depart towards the campe, where hee
is still expected and longed for; insomuch that some stick not to
saie, if hee had bin there afore, there was verie fitt opportunitie
offered to have bin doing with thennemie, seeing hee had
severed his forces in 2 partes, and those soe farre a sowndre for
all the bridge at Emmerick, that if eyther of theire troupes
or campes had bin sett uppon there is no dowbt but a good
blowe might have bin given, ere thone could come to rescue the
other. And his Excellencie beeing there alone, it was neither
reason nor counsellable for him to venture, and other chief
comander you knowe there is none; yet hath hee done pretie
well, for 4 or 5 dayes agone sending forthe a fewe horse owt of
Niminghen to beat the streetes, they lighted on a companie
of th'ennemies, and overthrew most parte thereof; who
retourned with 25 or 30 horse more then they carried fourth."
"And since-upon intelligence that most of thennemies forces
marched awaie towards the Maes, leving but a fewe for a shewe
to keepe the Cleve side, over against Sgravenweert, where they
meant to attempt upon the Isle of Vooren, his Excellencie
sent over the river some 250 horse, where certaine footemen
of Niminghen joyned to them, and marching after the ennemies
forces to trie theire fortunes, they chanced upon some of his
reerward, which they charged in soe good sort that they brake
4 or 5 companies of horse, tooke Don Emylio Martinengo
prisoner with divers others, slewe many, and brought awaie
sondry good horses with small losse, but some of their foote are
not yet come home. And to defend the Isle of the Voorne
the better, divers foote and horse are sent downe the Waale.
Our men at the campe doe all verie well, but are forced as vet
to watch everie other night, which falleth somewhat heavie."
iv. 184. 1½ pp.
SIR WILLIAM BROWNE to SIR ROBERT SYDNEY.
1599, May 21. Flushing.-Mr. Gilpin writes that "he is
going towards Emden with others, to compound the matters
there betwene the Grave and the towne and betwene the
townsmen themselves."
(1) Altered from 25.
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"Of his Excellency by letters I hear nothing, only by
certen Frenchmen that arryved heare yesterday, being
Sunday, I understand that he is retourned on Saturday
last to the camp with his cavallerie bien harasse as the French-
men sayd; the foot came the day before. They speake of a
cornett of the enemyes horse that his Excellency hath defeated:
the enemy advances nothing, and our trenches without the towne
are so fortifyed with industrie that the most part of our forces
lye in them as safe as in a towne, so that itt is not expected that
any thinge can be effected by the enemy. I hear that the whole
counsell of the warr are contrary to the Cardinall Andreas
opiniastring himself in this action, only the Amirante is of
his syde; this Mr. Gilpin wrytes me."
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P.S.- The French grow wery of these warrs and much
discontent, as I perceave by these that come away; and I
have hard as much before, and I ever thoght as much."
iv. 187. 1 p.
SIR WILLIAM BROWNE to SIR ROBERT SYDNEY.
1599, May 27. Flushing. I am glad to hear that you are
coming so soon unto us, "butt sory to understand that your
vertuous worth and deserving services are not guerdonned
according to the just measure. . . . We have hear mustered
lately, and somme men were presented in contrary names ;
I
have put them in such fear, and given that in general to all that
I think they will no more commit such offences. I leave such
news as I have for another letter.
""
iv. 188. 1 p.
SIR WILLIAM BROWNE to SIR ROBERT SYDNEY.
[1599, May 27. Flushing.]-I enclose a letter from Jacques
Gelly, who has sent you "the draught of the lying of the camp
before Bommell. . . Itt is certen that the
that the ennemy is
rysen and 2 dayes past quitt his trenches, butt as yett they
say continew in the Iland. Great disagreement or rather
dispute there is among the chiefs, every one shunning the
imputation of the fault committed, seing they have spedd no
better: whether they will march or what they will doo is yet
uncertein; my self have as yett received no letters. Syr
Callisthenes Brooke arryved heare yesterday, and departed
presently towards the camp. As soone as the Burghomaster
can butt hear of your certen comming, they will provyde your
wyne in the sellar."
"The Cardinall Albertus is expected dayly, having bene som
dayes past, as itt is sayd, arryved at Genua. I writt to your
Lordship, in my last as I take itt, of Mr. Gilpins being gone
for Emden to appaise matters. There hath bene the waited
Embassadour, that came into Cleve to the Amirante from the
Emperour, with his Excellency, as I hear, att Bommell, to will
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him that his forces may be withdrawne out of the territoryes
of the Empire, as out of Gelders Waert and Skinks Skonce.
The talk of the coming of Conte Hohenlo is not so fresh as itt
was, yett not dead. One of the great men that I hear is slayne
of the enemyes syde is called Don Alphonze Dauila: who the
other is I cannot learn. I send your honour letters from Captain
Arthur of a stale date."
P.S." Itt shold seeme the enemy parted in hast; becaus
as I hear the boares and others have taken divers good horses
uppon there rysing, selling them at very small rates."
iii. 18. 1 p.
NICOLAS DE BLOCQ to SIR ROBERT SYDNEY.
1599, June 6. [N.S.]. Flushing. The enemy retreated from
Bommel two hours after midnight last Thursday (3 June).
Some say they have gone towards Doesbourg, but it is yet
uncertain. It is a great dishonour to them. They put the
blame one on another. I wrote of the death of two persons :
the one the brother of the Marquis del Gasto [Guasto] who is
much mourned" à cause quil estoit un des principaux conseillers
en fait de guerre "; the other is not La Barlotte as reported.
Bois-le-duc is so full of wounded that they have refused to take
others. From Antwerp one writes that the Cardinal Albert has
arrived at Genoa on his way hither, "ou il ne trouvera point
touttes choses à son sonhait." It is understood that the King
of France has prohibited trade with Spain throughout all his
kingdom for half a year. The gendarmerie of Count Hohenlo
should be in the territory of the States by the 8th of this month.
I expect daily letters from the commissary of the Duke of Cleves,
who left here ten days ago.
ii. 5. 1 p. French.
SIR WILLIAM BROWNE to SIR ROBERT SYDNEY.
1599, June 5. Flushing.-I shall be glad to see you and so
shall all, both soldiers and burghers of the town. "I
received of the 20th of May a letter from Sir Fr. Vere, assuring
me that Capten Smiths company with the first conveniency
shalbe sent downe." Captain Baskervyle is amended; but I
think, if such fits come again, will not live.
iv. 190. 1 p.
SIR WILLIAM BROWNE to SIR ROBERT SYDNEY.
1599, June 6. Flushing." My most
My most honorable good
Lord. By Sir Fr. Veres letter of the 20th of May I understood
that the Princes Protestants army out of Germany were dayly
expected, and that they were within three days martch; butt
since I can hear no more of them."
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"By a letter from the camp dated 7th June itt is thus
written unto me that since his of the 2 of June nothing
hath bene done worthy knowledg more then ordinary
casualtyes, save only the enemy hath now within these 4
dayes dislodged his camp, and quartered in an other place
well half a league further in the playne. They make a
skonce for there more safe retraict out of the Iland; Conte
Ernest lyeth in a little iland opposite to theire quarter with his
regiment, and 10 peeces of artillery to annoy them; they gave
lately a desperate inconsiderate attempt uppon him with 2
punts full of soldiours, and were well beaten for there paynes.
Som imagin they will for Breda, or Huesden, others that they
stay heare to gayne the time till the season affoord all kynd of
forage, and that then they will for Groll, Brefoord, and the
townes taken 2 yeares since by his Excellency.'
""
"He that writt this wryteth, that the enemy seemeth to
him a strang, daring, undiscreet and unsoldiourlick enemy,
both by his inconstant resolutions, his daungerous approaching
uppon so small ground, and his dishonorabling rysing;
having vewed there encamping, itt is found very unorderly
and unsouldiourlyk, as itt may seem eyther that they
too little regard so great an enemy as lyeth by them, or els
that they are unprovyded of sufficient directours. His
Excellency, as this letter lykewyse speaketh, hath sent 26
companyes into the suspected frontiers; there are men comme
to Berghen, for our burghers and the burghers of Middleborgh
are retourned. This letter mentions nothing the continuing
of there making a passage from the Maase to the Waall, as he
begonne to do to bring his boates to the Waal without passing
by Voorn Iland; which makes me think that he hath left itt
off; for it was a very frivoulous work, his Excellency having,
uppon all avenues where he myght comme, made entrenchments
and batteryes.
""
"I have sent your Lordship twoo cards, one to give away,
thogh Jacques Jelly sent one before, the other is a new
card of all the old fortifications and passages and the new
made since this warre beganne. By an other letter which
Lieftenant Arnold writt from the campe lately, he wrytes that
Laverlotte shold have struck the King's secretary, and that
the Amirante tooke part with the secretary, and that itt grew
to blowes; so that, as he wrytes, his Excellency was advertised
that about this dissension very near 100 gentlemen were slayne
and hurt. I had hard before, thogh not by letter, that there
was som dissension in there campe, and that the Spaniards
kept the bridge for fear the Wallons shold runne away. There
hath bene also a speech that Laverlott shold be dead, butt I
perceive that is not so. I hear again for assured that the German
Princes will hold on theire resolutions. All things are very
clear in the enemyes campe, the Dunkerkers are lately com in,
and have fought with som of our ships and hurt divers of our
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men, and as I hear itt was within the syght of our fleet that lyes
before Dunkerk, the Amirall Justinus is much condemned with
what raison I can not tell; our fleet hath last bene seen on the
coast of Gallicia; they speak hear of great fear that those
people are alredy in and that they flye into the land with all
there goods. Of the Cardinals comming to Genua there was a
fals bruict which since is contraryed.'
""
"Here is this day passing for Fran[nce] on called Dubblette
who hath very often passed lately to and fro. Madame de
St. Aldegonde is [torn away] sonbourgh, who humbly kysses
your Lordship's hands.'
iv. 191. 1 pp.
SIR WILLIAM BROWNE to SIR ROBERT SYDNEY.
:
1599, June 6. Flushing.-Captain Aldridg arrived yester-
night, "but I spake not with him till the instant of the wryting
hereof." "To say somwhat about that which he saith that
the enemy should demaund a truce for 6 weekes. I can not beleve
itt; well may itt be that the Emperours Embassador who was
in his Excellencyes camp made som such proposition: and as
concerning Laverlotts emprisonment itt may well bee; yett mee
thinks itt were a straung course to discontent a man of his
fashion. I hard 5 or 6 dayes ago, and I hear not since the
contrary, that Monsieur de Aschicourt, whose regiment was
defeated at Tournholt, where your honor was a chief actour,
shold now be slayne before Bommell. The States, as Sir
Francis Vere writt to me, offer to deliver all they hold of
thempires which he demaunded except Skinks Shonce
[Schenkenschanz], which they hold to be Gelders, so that the
Amirante will quitt Emmerick and Rees."
iv. 192. 1 p.
NICOLAS DE BLOCQ to SIR ROBERT SYDNEY.
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1599, June 17. N.S. Flushing. The enemy, though with-
drawn from before Bommel, continues in the Bommel Weert,
not knowing what to do. I send herewith a letter of news from
Germany. The Commissary of the Duke of Cleves has not yet
written to me what those of Flanders are willing to do. Ils
sont si chargez de contributions pour le paiement des gens de
lennemy, que tout largent de Flandres s'espuisse la dedans.
Au reste, touchant les contributions, persone ne vient, mesmes
point vers les Receveurs des Estaz; nous sommes icy tauxez
capitaliment pour le paiement des frais de guerre, chacun
bourgois en est cottisé selon les moyens quil à.”
ii. 6. 1 p. French.
SIR WILLIAM BROWNE to SIR ROBERT SYDNEY.
1599, June 14. Flushing.-I send inclosed the occurrents
from Jhon Gyles and a letter from Capten Arthur. I wrote to
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you two days past such flying news as then were current, now
I send that in brief which Sir Fr. Vere wrote to me. The Count
Hollack is expected with the German levies; his Excellency is
at Bommell, and the troops in the same quarters; no alteration
in the enemy's army. This was written the 10th of June;
"Capten Smiths man brought itt me, the company I expect
wilbe hear this day." Capt. Beeden's company shall then be
sent up, to which end I received a patent from his Excellency.
'
P.S. "I pray God that the Burgomasters in obteyning such
a sute from her Majestie do not so lull her grace asleep as that
shee be broght to think that this only benefyte shee doth
them will so much bynd the towne as that they wold not, thoghe
they conveniently myght, anyway seek to disposses us, and
therefore forbear the strengthening of her garnison.'
Collins, ii. 106, in part only ; from B. 22. 1 p.
""
SIR WILLIAM BROWNE to SIR ROBERT SYDNEY.
Badge on g
1599, June 16. Flushing. I had yours of 9 May by Capt.
Beeden. Letters from me come slowly by reason of contrary
winds. I have had communicated unto me letters to the States
of Zeeland from his Excellency, desiring them to have regard
to any sudden enterprise of the enemy in these parts. I will
be vigilant, though I think not they will address them this way.
The Burgomasters are glad of your determination to return.
There is a report that the enemy should come again to Bommell,
and fresh tidings that the Cardinal with the Infanta should be
arrived at Genoa.
The bearer, Philip Sydney, I assure
myself you think well of, and will be pleased to do him good, and
that he will as much endeavour to deserve it as any of his
kindred. Captain Smith's company is come down; the lieutenant
has given the slip, because it is supposed he can give no good
account; I assure myself Capt. Smith will not deny the place
for Philip Sydney.
Collins, ii. 106-7, in part only; from B. 23.
SIR WILLIAM BROWNE to SIR ROBERT SYDNEY.
1599, June 16. Flushing.-Mr. Gilpin writes from Emden
on the 7th June that the business frames to no good end; the
Earl stands upon points, the subjects thinking their penny
good silver, yet desirous of agreement if their lord would incline
thereunto. "He wrytes that that day they gott fresh newes
of the Germain forces being as itt was then thoght in the land
of Munster; the points of difference which stayed them all
this whyle being now at an ende, and the commaund as generall
committed to the Conte Vander Lippe, under whom many
counts and barons shalbee, among others Conte Hohenlo and
Conte Zolmes, who sollicite the others to make hast to joyne
with his Excellencyes; which Mr. Gilpin wrytes he doutes will
not be so soone, becaus the Commission is to force the Spaniard
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to restore all that he keepes of the Empire; which being for the
most part done by him alredy, if the rest be done before he
comme nearer, itt is douted whether they may be stayed by our
commaund or other from proceeding any further, And so itt
were trew, parturiunt montes nascetur ridiculus mus; yett
what Sr. Francis Vere writt of the expectation of the speedy
comming of the Conte Hollack with the Germain levyes
contraryes this very much."
iv. 193. 1 p.
SIR WILLIAM BROWNE to SIR ROBERT SYDNEY.
1599, June 21. Flushing.-"I send your honor herein
inclosed the coppyes of twoo letters
one from his
Excellency, another from the States of Zeland; lykewyse the
coppyes of intercepted letters which his Excellency sent mee,
that you may the better judg of his desseignes. For my owne
part I can not think that he will com into Walker [Walcheren]
howsoever his Excellency may be of that opinion." But I
will use convenient care, and have taken order against any
unlooked for attempt, and have given charge at the Ramekins
to be very watchful.
"The very thinking of the enemy
to do any thing against this towne may be a very good reason
to move her Majestic to have a dew consideration for renforcing
her garnison.
iv. 189. 1 p.
""
SIR WILLIAM BROWNE to SIR ROBERT SYDNEY.
1599, June 21.-Acknowledging his letter of 10 June by Mr.
Lovell. The last I had from the leaguer was thus: the cause
of intermission of letters was the idleness of the enemy and us.
The enemy continues in Bomelswaert over against a little
island called Rossomswaert, which his Excellency has fortified.
Count Ernhestleus is a little above that island, and much annoyed
by the enemy's cannon daily.
The island of the Voorn
is well fortified; but the enemy has not yet been so high. I
judge the enemy is almost at a non plus for touching this side
of the river. If he bend his course to Brabant I think his
followers will wear him thread bare. This is the sum of the last
letter of moment. My opinion is that the enemy will attempt
nothing till the coming of the Cardinal Albertus, who is expected
shortly. Speech is that the German forces are in Munster.
Of this country I can write no more than in my other account.
"I am sure Blocq writes to you
of som twoo hundred
and 50000 crownes, which the King of Fraunce sends to these
under collour of paying old detts.”
Collins, ii. 107. from B. 24.
2
men
SIR WILLIAM BROWNE to SIR ROBERT SYDNEY.
1599, June 23.-I wrote two days past, and send this by the
sergeant-major, who can tell you all the news. Yet I will
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write what I have freshly received from Sir Fr. Vere of the state
of the camps: that the enemy fortifies ground near Rossom, his
works extending to the Wael and the Maes. Which argues he will
not forgo, when the time serves, to steal a passage into the
Beto, which will be easier when the Archduke and his reinforce-
ment come towards the end of July. "Of the German forces
we hear much, but hethertoo see nothing; that which strengthneth
our beleef, that those Princes will bring forth som good fruicts
for this State, is the great authority of the Conte Hollack and Zolmes
amonge them : (1) this I think is written per ironiam.” A rumour
is Sir Edward Norreys is returned to Ostend; but as yet no boat
is come thence.
Collins, ii. 108, with omissions; from B. 25.
NICOLAS DE BLOCQ to SIR ROBERT Sydney.
1599, July 2. N.S. Flushing. I think you will have learnt
from Mr. Brown of the enterprise whereof his Excellency has
warned the States of Zealand. I do not know how the enemy
could spare so many men for the exploit, seeing that his Ex-
cellency's army is hardly less. The enemy's affairs seem to
depend on the arrival of the Archduke Albert, who has reached
Genoa. "Ils tiennent pardeca pour lasseuré quils auront
paix aussytost quil sera arrivè." Our commissary from the
Duke of Cleves acts as though public affairs would take a change
on the Archduke's arrival.
No contributions have been paid, so that for three months
past there has not been enough to pay my wages. Unless there
is a speedy change I cannot live here.
ii. 7. 2 pp. French.
SIR WILLIAM BROWNE to SIR ROBERT SYDNEY.
1599, June 25.-Recommending Captain Fleming, who has
lately heard that "Sir Edmond Uvedall hath a purpose to part
with his company; he presumes that thoghe you give him
leave to make his benefyte of the company yett you will reserve
the power in your self for the disposing of the Castell." He
is an old follower of your Lordship and no man's else.
iv. 194. p.
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2
SIR WILLIAM BROWNE to SIR ROBERT SYDNEY.
..
1599, June 27. Flushing.
"I cannot hear that
eyther of the camps busy them selves to doo any thing; and for
the Germains, allthogh now som report that the Grave of
Hollock, besydes the number of Germains levyed at the States
payment, brings a greater force with him both of horse and
foot, yett can I not learn any certenty neither know how to
beleve itt, althogh they say confidently that the Grave of
(1)These words were apparently underlined by Browne, who added his
comment in the margin.
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Hollack wilbe with this day or twoo at the camp: that his
Excellency hath made a bridg over the Mase, and buildeth
a fort on Brabant syde; the speech goeth butt I have no letters."
Muce, Sir Francis Veres man, went over from hence twoo
dayes past, I understand that he carryd his Masters excuses,
that he is very sick; becaus the ecrett rumour was that he
was sent for over by her Majesties commaund; butt this your
Lordship knowes best. I can not learne that Mr. Gilpin is
as yett come back from London."
N
"The enemy in these parts buylds 2 forts, they are allredy
in defence between Philippina and the fort of Patience.
Our freebooters came home lately and broght som 7 boores
of no great valew;
they retourned by Ostend; I
received a letter from the Governour there Sir Edward
Norreys, who pretends a ryght and hath written to me about
itt; herein I wold be loth to affoord him any thing more then
were fitt that your Lordship's government shold yeeld unto,
and therefore crave to hear your Lordship's resolution how
I shall answer him. Peron retourned this morning from
Ostend of our fleet att sea of the precedent newes we have
no confirmation: the Lord Archduke Albert is expected the
latter end of this weeke or the next week att the furthest att
Brussells."
"The states of Zeland writt yesterday to me to know that
if the enemy wold attempt any thinge in these quarters
according to his Excellencyes advertisments (which itt seemes
they feare) whether I cold spare them 2 or 3 companyes. I
have answered no, butt that if the service of the land were
much interessed I wold strayne myself for a day or twoo,
to spare 100 men to such places as be near adjoyning
unto us, where in a tyde we may att all tymes have our men
back again. Your Lordship knowes that the towne is not kept
by stronge hand, for thereto must be requyred att least 1000
men more in garnison, and 100 men more ore less as the case
stands shall little avayle to the preserving of the towne from
these mens desseignes if they pretend to tak itt from us and
therfore I think itt is as good for missing 100 men 2 or 3 dayes
to give them synes of good love, as by withholding them to
give them a distast of our good correspondence."
iv. 195. 1 p.
SIR WILLIAM Browne to SIR ROBERT SYDNEY.
1599, June 27. Flushing." After the wryting of my other,
Commissary Hyusts sonne, as I hear, is comme from the campe,
who brings newes that his Excellency, seing the enemy offred
to do nothing, drew in one nyght a trench very neare the enemyes
entrenchment att Rossem, and having in one nyght made the
trench reasonable defensible placed canon there, and tooke to
him Monsieur La Noue with 2000 French to defend itt, the young
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,
Prince his brother being with him. Against which trench the
enemy sallyed in great numbers, about 12000, thinking to enter
itt; and his Excellency played still with his artillery, butt
they came on with that resolution as that they came to the foot
of the trench, and plucked upp the pallisadoes and broke them
downe; and att lenght one of there part was by 4 men carryed
out of the fyeld being shott, wheruppon the retreat was sounded,
and they lefte attempting the trench any further; commen-
dacion is given to Monsieur La Noue for well ordering the
matter; Milander standing by his Excellencyes syde was shott
throgh the calf of the legg; this is told me from them that hard
itt from Hyusts sons mouth, who came this day hether and
was present himself att itt.
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iv. 196. p.
SIR WILLIAM BROWNE to SIR ROBERT SYDNEY.
1599, July 2. Flushing. Of the news I wrote of a disgrace
the enemy should lately have received I write now somewhat
more particularly, having received letters from Sir Fr. Vere
and others. On 24 June at daybreak a half-moon of small
extent was made by his Excellency's order in the upper part of
Bommels Waert (some call the place Harewaert); (1) in the
evening the enemy attacked but after about an hour gave it over.
Sir Horace Vere was in the half-moon. Reports losses and acts
of bravery. Next day Mons. de Roan's son was taken by our
horse," and Laver Lotte, their kilkow, fayne to trust to his
speed." Others write "that Laver is still in prison, and that
itt was the master of the ordinance that ran for lyfe.
"" The
French for the first shock did entertain the enemy well, but after
gave it over, so if they had not been heartened by the English,
the place had been carried. A great convoy of the enemy
has been taken by our men.
The German forces are daily expected. Mr. Gilpin writes
on 25 June that the Germans are at the rendezvous in
the land of Marke. They are well provided after the
German fashion and commanded by Count Vanderlipp. The
Emperor seeks to have them employed against the Turk,
seeing the Spaniards have restored all but two or three places,
which they promise to restore when the States leave Skinks
Skonce. The Cardinal had sent ambassadors to the Duke of
Brunswick to expostulate; but they had returned with a
flea in the ear: the said Duke is gone to Wolfenbutell. The
business at Emden proceeds slowly. By a spy there is intelli-
gence that they mean to block Ostend. Of his Excellency's
intelligence, I hear no further, and see no likelihood that the
enemy should dare attempt anything against us
(1) Heerwadden.
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P.S.-Those that come from the Buss say they saw 5
punts with hurt soldiers, among them 11 captains. I send
you the occurrents from John Gyles, who delivered them thus
unsealed.
Collins ii. 108, omitting the P.S.; from C 1, which volume
contains the letters from this date to 8 Dec. 1599, in correct order.
SIR WILLIAM BROWNE to SIR ROBERT SYDNEY.
1599, July 2. Flushing. I am sending in charge of Mr.
Derrick a soldier, who says he was taken with the enemy before
the Buss. According to his desire I have sent him not to Lord
Cobham but to Mr. Secretary.(1) You shall see by the letter
inclosed he can say nothing and happily he is but an idle fellow.
It seems your coming over is at some stay; I pray it may be
for your good.
iv. 197. p.
SIR WILLIAM BROWNE to SIR ROBERT SYDNEY.
1594. [July(2)] 7. Flushing.-I have not heard of the receipt.
of my letters by Capt. Baskerville or Mr. Dirick. Of his
Excellency's intelligencer we hear no more, neither do I imagine
any danger can happen to your garrison, but if it may please you
to hasten those captains, whose long absence makes me presume
their business is despatched, they might somewhat unburden
me of my care. There has been speech of beleaguering of Ostend,
but in all appearance only a presumption that they will block
it as near as they can. There is no news from the camp.
'
Of the Germans I hear only this by talking the last day with
the Amiral Justinus and Monsieur Malve that what there
desseignes were either they cold not or they wold not speake,
only that for certein at Deventer they were all sett on work in
baking bread and biskuyt against there coming. Itt is certen
that the Conte Hohenlo and Solmes, before this matter taken
in hand, did absolutely putt them selves out of the service of
the States or there interteinment; butt this I assure my self
is to have the better collour, to be approved for emploiment
in the Princes army, and when they list may retourne to there
old masters.'
""
"The States agents that be in Denmarck have written
unto them that the King is not in Denmarck, neither know
what is becomme of him; som presume he is in Skotland,
other som imagin that he hath bene att this assembly of the
Princes in Germany. They of Bruges have bene hear or sent
hether once or twyse, as I am informed, to seeke to have
entercourse of trafick again, being thereunto lycensed by the
Court of Bruxelles, butt only for certen kynd of commodityes;
these men bydd them go gett there, commission more ample,
(1) See Calendar of State Papers.
(2) The month has been accidentally omitted in the original, but it clearly
should be July.
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that they trafick in generel for all kynd of marchandyse, and
that they then retourne again and they will think to shape
them an answer, which can not be given without the privity
and consent of the States Generall." Flushing the 7th, 1599."
at the Court
..
Endorsed: To Sir Robert Sydney
or at Baynards Castell.
iv. 209. 1 p.
SIR WILLIAM BROWNE to SIR ROBERT SYDNEY.
1599, July 10. Flushing. I send you the copy of a
letter written to my self from the camp, bearing date the 6 of
July old style. "Som Frenchmen that I have talked with
that pass this way home again, say that there was fault in the
English, who shold have given on in an other quarter, butt they
wilbe partialler then our selves are accoustomed to bee; butt
I hear by a Frenchman, that sayth that he was on Fryday in
the campe, that that day the Grave Hollack was with his
Excellency in the leaguer; but hereof I have no certenty by
letters; and he sayd lykewyse that he had 5 or 6000 men very
neare ; som say the whole German forces shold be about Wesell,
butt there is no assurance."
"Of our float, we hear nothing, which makes us wonder
much. 3 or 4 shipps who have bene out butt 15 moneths
are retourned, as they say, to Amsterdam ritchly laden, and
therfore a report was that they had taken a carrick, becaus
they had made short voiage from the East Indes. Sir Edward
Norreys wrytes to me, that the enemy hath gathered his
forces and begins to make his wayes over the dround
lands, with the intent, as they say, to make forth; butt
he laded, as they say, xx peeces of battry, which shold seeme
they have som other meaning. I will stand uppon my gard,
becaus I know not what there intent may bee, the garnison is
great and many French.'
iv. 198. 1 p.
Copy of a Letter from the Leaguer to Sir William Browne.
1599, July 6. Camp at Bommell.-Yesterday his Excellency
pretended to put the enemy in that part of his quarter, which
lies over the Maas, against Voorn Island. All the English,
except 2 companies which had guard in Bommell and 2 in the
Half-Moon, took part. Also French, Scottish and Dutch, about
1000 of each. The French attacked well but were forced to
retreat with shameful disorder. The English and Scots had
no place of service, but did not budge from their order of battle.
Other incidents. A young nobleman of France named Seigneur
Mountglas was slain on Monday. We are now more like to
offend the enemy by our approaches, than to fear anything he
can offer us.
Collins ii. 109, from C. 2.
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SIR WILLIAM BROWNE to SIR ROBERT SYDNEY.
1599, July 11. Flushing.-"This morning is Captain Lillo
comme from Ostend, and is gone in hast with letters to the
States. The enemy is sayd to be 6000 there, and som xx peeces;
he suteth [shooteth] at random over and into the towne, as Lillo
saith, and buildes a fort; I thinke that this is his Excellencyes
intelligence. Touching matters at the leaguer I have hard no
more since, only a speech, that somwhat was done on Saturday
last, butt this only a speech, and the lyke running talk that they
shold be rysen. The French gentlemans name that was slayne
is Monglaw."
iv. 199. p.
SIR WILLIAM BROWNE to SIR ROBERT SYDNEY.
1599, July 14. Flushing.-"I have received yours of the
6 of July, wherunto
I have little trew devotion to
answer, becaus I am conceyted itt was writt with an undeserved
splene. As touching the 100 men which you lyked not so
well shold be sent out. . . . I must desyre your Lordship so well
to conster of my proceedings in that matter, that my word being
passed and the performance urged att the instant of the receipt
of yours.
either I must have grown altogether in myslyke
with them in refusing uppon a pinch to do any thing, or at least
standing uppon points have given occasion of mistrust. . . And
therfore of 2 evills chose the less in my opinion, and the officers
being assembled thoght the lyke; uppon which consideration
I have sent out Captain Flemming with 100 men to Tertole,
the States having advertisment come yesterday in hast, that
the enemy was by Waw Castell, having shewed them selves
before Berghen, and fear was of attempting the Iland; my self
with the rest of the officers that remayn will I hope with our
care and diligence in there absence make the towne as assured
as before. As touching the weaknes of the companyes, whoso-
ever reports the matters in such a heynous sort, so farr as I can
perceive by the guardes, doth us all som wrong; for my owne
part I have done my best both by often speaking to them all
and by example."
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Now, as touching the latter end of your Lord hips
letter, wherin you wryte that Muce, Sir Francis Veres
man, came not att you, etc., wherof among other things
you desyre me to take knowledg, till your Lordship please to
explane your meaning, I know not how to answer fully; only
this in the mean tyme, that Muce neither in comming nor going,
ever spake with mee; and this I must add, that I once desyred
you not to be jealous that I enterteyned Sir Francis Veres
affection, being offred unto mee, wherunto by your letter I
had your approving. And now what you wold have mee do
I know nott; I will speake briefly and soundly: if your Lordship
be aggrieved with any unkynd proceedings of his wherof you
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desyre to do yourself ryght, your Lordship shall fynd and the
world shall know the difference I make, and that I do not follow
you faintly. . . . Itt trobles me that am enough trobled with
honest painfull serving you in this place I hold for you, to beat
my braynes to wryte these displeasing defences of my deserts;
the tyme hath bene I have bene better trusted and I fear more
beloved of you: what distasting morsells in som sort I have
disgested som tymes since your departure I pass over in silence."
:
"Your lordship wrytes that among other things I shold take,
etc., which words make me think of the fellow I last sent over
to Mr. Secretary; itt may be you wold have had him dyrected
to your self, which I cold well bene contented to have done;
butt your Lordship saw by the letter which you received
from mee enclosed that I was desyred to direct him to my Lord
Cobham to avoyd his displeasure who with her Majesty
myght disgrace me for itt, and yett not to direct the man to him,
I wrate unto my Lord Cobham to this effect, that whereas such
a gentleman had sent such a one unto me, desiring me to address
him to his Lordship, seing itt was a matter fitt for the Counsell
to be made presently acquainted with, and that I cold not be
assured that his Lordship was ever at Court, that therfore I
directed him to Mr. Secretary, who cold best give order for
such a search as was convenient; and that in the mean tyme I
cold do no less then do Mr. Wilford that ryght, as to let his
Lordship know that he had such a devoted servant as Mr.
Wilford in these parts. This was the effect of my letter; if my
proceeding on this fashion offends you I am hartely sory that in
meaning to do the best I can not please."
"And now once again touching Syr Francis Vere, itt may
be that I have as just occasion to suspect his love as any
man. Not 2 dayes before I received your letters, I had
secrett and assured advyse, from one that is both very near
and very inward with Sir Francis Vere, that the Sergeant
Major had att his being hear written unto him about his
clearing in the matters which were advertised against him;
and that he did so apparantly give him to understand that
som had cunningly practysed itt against him, and in so
playne termes did denote his meaning, first assuring him
that neither by him nor by his meanes the plott was layd, and
then applauding the conjecture of the Serjeant Major, who itt
seemed had gessed att som one, and telling him that an other
that playd his part was one that he trusted well and lived near :
as that I feare he did itt to breed a jealousy in him eyther of
your Lordship or my self; and of your Lordship he can not,
having given so honorable a testimony of the contrary in your
worthy and remarcquable defence of him, as before God itt were
an indignity for any to imagin itt; for my self if I shold butt
think to do such a thing against my enemy, much less
against him who I professed love unto, I wold think that God
wold for example take a great vengeance of mee."
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"And now to conclude this unpleasing discourse, to the
ende that your Lordship may know in what nature I wryte
to Sir Francis Vere, I have sent your Lordship a letter which
this evening I received from him of the truth, I think of the
last service wherof I writt before unto you. I beseech your
Lordship, thogh I send you his letter, that your Lordship will
rather coppy out the effect of itt then that he may think that
I am so indiscreet to send them about to bee seen, seing
my only intent is to lett you see plainly what his and my
correspondence bee. Such newes as I have out of England
itt is trew that I wryte unto him, and after this sort am
somtymes requyted. Now for not wryting any newes to
any in England butt to your self, if you will have me I will do
itt, butt then I either must have from your self continuall
newes of such occurrents as be, or els I shall hardly gett any
to send you from other men, and this mee seemes wer a hard
restraint; butt if any counsellour in England or lord besydes
your Lordship can shew my hand for any newes I wryte unto
him, butt that your Lordship so farr as in mee lyes may of any
man of your sort have the first notice, I am content to loose
the reputation of an honest man in the world; and yett you
have consented to som other to putt them selves in favour by
there letters to great ones!"
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My Lord, in these humors I am not fitt to wryte you
particularly my self any newes, and therfore have enclosed
these twoo letters. Althogh for the enterpryse uppon Worcken
there be different reports, and indeed itt is not lykely that
so many as 200 shold be in the towne in boores apparell, I
do hear of som 8 or 9, and that one of them comming in att
the wickett his falling band fell of, and he stooping to take
itt upp a gorgett was seen under his cassack; wheruppon the
alarm was given, and he, as itt is reported, stepped out again,
and then the enemy that were in the corne shewed them selves
and departed. Of the German forces itt is written to som of
the States for certen that they be before Barck. These men
have no nuse of there float, only a shipp mett them behond
Lisbone."
"I dyned on Tuesday with Justinus, where both he
and shee, Mr. Valck and others remembred you. Sr. Edward
Norreys alarm of the beseeging of Ostend growes cold again ;
for he wrytes to me him self that he seeth now small occasion
of mistrust. Lillo mistook him self in his last report, for he had
hard that the artillery of Ostend shott over the enemyes fort,
and he reported that there artillery playd over the towne.'
iv. 200. 31 pp.
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NICOLAS DE BLOCQ to SIR ROBERT SYDNEY.
1599, July 29. N.S.-I send you a printed account of the
capture of the village of Herwurden [Heerwaaden] in the
Bommelwert. The Spaniards thinking to recapture it were
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smartly repulsed. This was fourteen days since and you will
have had the news; "mais par la carte presente qui est faite
en anglois on verra mieux les circonstances."
His Excellency has had an encounter with the enemy. The
French had some losses, including the young Sire de Roan
[Rohan]. It is not thought that the enemy will be long in the
Bommelwert, for his Excellency harasses them on all sides.
As for the Germans, to-day letters from Dort report that they
were about Wesel, and that deputies from their part were come
to the Hague, as also they are sent to Brussels; one knows
not yet for what purpose. Letters from Antwerp report that
the Archduke Albert certainly arrived at Milan on the 9th July
and was hastening hither. Here they think that peace will
undoubtedly be made. Of our fleet even those coming from
Bayonne can report nothing certain.
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Lennemy a eu entour d'Ostende quelque amas de gens de
guerre et des pioniers, mais il na encores rien attenté.” It is
thought his purpose is to prevent excursions by the garrison.
All the villages are in default with contribution, the enemy
having prohibited it, so that no more comes from them. Tout
semble estre mort pardeca; nos fribeuters vont quelquefois
dehors mais cest avec grande difficulté. Ils ont ammenez sept
ou huict pauvres villageois, qui sont ranconnez a deux ou trois
cens livres ensemble. Everyone thinks there will be some
change in state affairs when the Archduke comes.
"Devant hyer sont icy nouvelles de chinq batteaux pleins
de richesse qui sont retournez des Indes dorient, appartenans
à ceux dAmsterdam; tout le monde icy en est empesche à
comter que la richesse est si grande quil nest croiable."
ii. 8. 2 pp. French.
..
SIR WILLIAM BROWNE to SIR ROBERT SYDNEY.
1599, July 20. Flushing.-Your report that 4 ships had
arrived here from the East Indians with many fine toys was
mistaken; they are returned to Amsterdam very rich and have
made the trade open. I have caused a factor of the Portugals
at Middelborough to write for one or two red parrots, whatever
they cost. I understand by letters of the 17th from the camp
that the enemy draws out of the island to the Brabant side.
Sir Francis Vere has been sick, and lies now at the Voorn island,
but has no other troops than the musquetiers of his own com-
pany. If the enemy be not rowsed from thence in sommer,
in wynter uppon a frost he is lyke to prove a very ill neighbour.'
Mr. Gilpin hopes his endeavours in Emden have been a further-
ance to an agreement between the Earl and his subjects. He
writes on 16 July that there was news that the German Princes'
army was hard by Wesell. The Archduke Albertus is on his
way from Italy. There is no news of their sea army. There is
advice from Spain that 50 galleons and other ships are gone to
seek our navy on the sea. The four ships that are returned
،،
""
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came from Java, where they left a factor. Of the adventurers
to the West Indies two pinnaces are returned laden. From
Cologne they write, that the meeting at Spyres is broken up
without doing anything. I know not how the Cardinal will
be able to make peace with these men; he is bound to prohibit
utterly the trade to the Indies, which by reason of the sweetness
of the gain he will never be able to do. From Ostend Sir Edward
Norris writes that the enemy lie about the town and keep all
the passages, so that he cannot learn anything; but he will not
press me for any more men till he have need.
P.S." Joos de Moor hath layne before Dunkerk and is
now sent for back; itt is secretly told me by Lillo that he
is growne lyght and fantastick in the brayne."(1)
Collins ii. 110, from C. 3.
'
SIR WILLIAM BROWNE to SIR ROBERT SYDNEY.
1599, July 20. Flushing. “I received your Lordships
letter by Captain Wygmore, which was the more pleasing unto
me in that I fynd no such shadowed bitternes in itt as in your
other.
Our men are retourned from Tertole, and I
have received many thanks, and they acknowledg to receive
since your Lordship hath bene Governour the best satisfaction
from this garnison that they cold wish or desyre. And, in my
thinkinge, when you comme hear I cold lay you downe a very
easy plott to have a regiment graunted, seing itt shalbe done,
I durst undertake, with no charge to them, and almost as little
to your Lordship for transporting."
iv. 201. p.
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2
SIR WILLIAM BROWNE to SIR ROBERT SYDNEY.
1599, July 23.-Reporting an attempted betrayal of Breda
by means of one of his Excellency's own company of horse,
who was once a canon, and had won some soldiers to his purpose;
the enemy should have had a port delivered to him. Five or
six days past the enemy surprised one of our small men of war
near Worcom.
Letters from Antwerp dated Saturday last report by letters
from Madrid of 16 July (N.S.) that our fleet is passed to the
Havana, and that in Spain they are in perplexity for the float,
which should be at home in the end of August; that the
Adelentado has prepared a fleet and gone after them. The
executioner was lately sent from Dort to Breda for the
exccuting of the conspirators to deliver the town.
P.S.-Yesterday sennight came two English boys from
Dunkirk, who escaped on board our ships of war by rowing
in a small boat. One had been a prisoner two years, the other
9 months. I learnt from them the number and names of the
men of war of Dunkirk, which I send enclosed.
(1) Collins omits.
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Collins, ii. 111; from C. 4. In a later letter of the same date
Sir W. Browne wrote to Sir R. Sydney sending the boys to him
"to be broght to Mr. Secretary to informe his honor what
shipping is in Dunkerke; they have witt enough and have
marked much."
iv. 203.
SIR WILLIAM BROWNE to SIR ROBERT SYDNEY.
1599, July 23. Flushing. The bearer, Peter Larkin, desires
your favour; he has been stayed here at the request of Sir
Callisthenes Brooke, his officer. I obtained his release, though
not his forgiveness. Our Provost Marshal is sick. Mr. Spar-
hawke suspects that Thursby, who was at Brill, shows to be
moved hither; if such matter is in hand, you may do well to
put a let in his way. I long much to be assured of your own
opinion of me.
iv. 204. 1 p.
SIR WILLIAM BROWNE to SIR ROBERT SYDNEY.
1599, July 25. "By letters from the leaguer of the 20 of this
month itt is thus written unto mee.-The army of the Hyghe
Dutch lyeth uppon the wasted country of Cleve, betwene
Deusberch and Berch. The Prince Dross of Sollome, one of our
collonels of horse, is gone upp to the army with a convoy of
12 horse of every company. The newes came this morning
to his Excellency, as I hard by one of good worth, that the Dutch
have taken in Berch; there further service is in great expecta-
tion, butt ther slacknes calleth there resolution in question with
many."
"The enemy hath bene for these 7 dayes continually
drawing his forces out of Bomellswaert by small troopes,
som tymes spoken that he was uppon march, som tymes
that he was in armes redy to march, som tyme that
he had quitted the Iland. In the end I think he wilbe
gone quyte away, for we have alredy almost environed
him with our admirable workes of strenght, and he hath re-
moved all his forces which are within the Waert, from there
former quarter, nearer his bridg, excepting only 2 or 3000 which
he leaveth to hold a very strong skonce which he hath built at
Rossom to command the river of Waert, which he giveth out
he will hold, thogh his forces ryse.”
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"Sir Francis Vere is lodged.
with his Excellency
in the Voorn. . . . [He] hath sent this day to the quarter,
to know preceysely how many every company is able to
march uppon an howers warning. Our companyes are very
weake, by reason of this burning sicknes, which is very ryfe,
and I do not think that one with an other, we are able to
march 70 able men. Thus much as writt me from the camp.
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The Bayly tells me that they say the Emperor for certen is
somwhat empayred in his sense, and that therfore Archduke
Albertus is gone to Prague, and will not be hear before the end
of September."
iv. 205. 1 p.
SIR WILLIAM BROWNE to SIR ROBERT SYDNEY.
1599, July 27. Flushing. Since my last, wherein I wrote
that Berck was rendered to the German Princes, I received
letters from Mr. Gilpin of 23 of this present: that though the
enemy seem only to make forts about Ostend, they have
advertisement that a further attempt is intended; the latest
news from Bommelswaert is that most of the enemy are over
the Maas with intent to rescue Berck; the Germans are reported
to have changed purpose, and after taking the fort on the island,
to be coming down towards Rhees; they must be assisted for
money, victuals and munition, "as yett being but raw and new
mesnagers." Rhees gotten, the other must follow; but there
is no sound agreement amongst them, and I fear this side will
be driven to bear the brunt of all, "tho otherwyse trobled
enough alredy; and the Emperor, sans faulte, hath a furder
meaning, which yett lyeth lurking till Albertus be retourned.”
Thus much Mr. Gilpin. In another letter Mr. Gilpin writes
it is thought his Excellency will speedily have a fling at the
enemy's bridge; and that the States have given leave to all to
carry munitions to the Germans' camp, up the river. By letters
from the camp of the 22nd, though the enemy made show to
withdraw from the island, he has lately planted 6 pieces of
artillery, “which beat the Skotts quarter very shrewdly, which
lyeth in Haerwaert."
Yesterday we had a court and condemned a Scotswoman for
using vilainous words against our gracious sovereign, wishing
she were hanged; I have judged her to be publicly whipped.
Collins, ii. 112. With omissions; from C. 5.
ROWLAND WHYTE to SIR ROBERT SYDNEY.
1599, August 4. Nonsuch.-Reporting the names of officers
appointed in this intended preparation to withstand the Spanish
invasion. Lord Cumberland is gone to make a bridge over
the Thames, and the 6000 men from London appointed to guard
it. Letters are sent to great lords to provide 100 horse apiece
for her Majesty's guard; who is in very good health and
a-hunting in this park."
"At my arrival here I told Mr. Secretary you would
embark this night for Flushing. I told my Lord Admiral
you were desirous to do her Majesty service here; he
answered he could wish you here, but her Majesty had cause to
use your service in the Low Countries. Lord Harbert means
to follow the camp; if you have any armour or pistols he desires
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"Many
the use of them, and will be bold to send for them.
here marvel you were not staied, seing the scarsity that here
is of men of warre.
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Collins ii. 112. With omissions; from C. 6.
ROWLAND WHYTE to SIR ROBERT SYDNEY.
1599, August 5. Nonsuch. This Sunday noon.-Yester-
night I sent you a letter by the English post. Great inquiry
hath been made for all sort of men of war, and this whole Court
marvels you were not stayed, the scarcity being great of chief
leaders. I told my Lord Admiral I thought you could not be
gone from Margett for want of shipping. I told Mr. Controller
you were yet at Land's End, and if there were any disposition
to stay you, it might find you there. I heard it was moved in
Council, but some did assure them you were oversea and that
your being there was most needful. Letters are writing to you
to send the 300 men to Gravesend, the place of rendezvous. All
your captains are stayed, as Smith, Throckmorton and Basker-
vile. When my Lord Admiral came from Council I besought
him, as General of our army, to think you worthy of some
place under him. He protested that her Majesty did dispose
of these great places at her own will, and he would be loath to
send for you but to a place of honour. Sir William Russell
is come;
he is to be either a Lieutenant to the General of horse
or foot [sic], but stands for a better place or to accept none.
All the noblemen are sent for to be here by the 20 of this month
with horse and foot.
It is advertised that the Adelantado is ready to put to
sea this day. The French ambassador assures her Majesty
all parts are denied them. "Here the dispatches are made
and sent every way, and all the clarckes of Counsell, Signet
and Privy Seale even wearied and tired with writing."
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My Lord of Worster helping the Queen from her horse, her
horse trod on his foote, and this morning she went to see hym. . .
Here is newly come newes from my lord of Essex that he hath
given some prety overthrow to the rebell at Ophale, and that
part of Conaght is revolted from the rebell and come to her
Majesty's obedience." I believe that if the Spaniards land, you
will be sent for. I am tied to attendance here, but shall not
neglect your business. Direct your letters to the Black Boy
in the Strand, for I leave order there to send them me.
P.S.-As to Commissions drawn.
Collins, ii. 113, with omissions; from C. 7.
4 pp.
ROWLAND WHYTE to SIR ROBERT SYDNEY.
1599, August 11. Nonsuch.-Yesterday her Majesty heard
you were still at Land's End and was much displeased. Lady
Warwick sent for me to the Presence Chamber and inquired
what became of you. I answered you could get no passage.
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She told me the Queen made her know what dispatches
were directed to you, and that you of purpose neglected it,
hoping of Essex's return. I replied you had no such thought.
Within an hour I learnt you embarked this day sennight:
went to Lady Warwick and desired her to satisfy the Queen
of your care.
I
Yesterday came letters from Sir Thomas Leighton that the
Spanish fleet came to Brest last Tuesday. Lord Nottingham
and the men for the land service took their leave of the Queen,
and are at Somerset House consulting on the ordering of the
army. The commissions for commanders by land and sea
are out. Your captains that are here are stayed. Capt.
Throgmorton was offered to be Lieut.-Colonel, but expects
a better place. Sir William Russell is to command in the west
country, Lord Cobham in Kent. It is thought her Majesty will
remove to Richmond next week. All the lords attend here,
and I am commanded not to be away; it is like I shall be set
a-work with posting away of letters. Write to Mr. Secretary
to excuse your stay at the sea side for want of shipping.
..
Daniel is come from Lord Essex, who brings word of the ser-
vice at Offaly, and of the purpose to go against Tyrone, which
by the Council there is disliked. "I hear he is exceedingly
grieved at his being there, for his service is nothing well taken
here.".
Collins, ii. 114-5, from C. 9.
GEORGE GILPIN to SIR ROBERT SYDNEY.
1599, August 12. The Hague. Now you are returned I
will according to my course be troublesome with my letters.
Her Majesty's writing for Sir Francis Vere and 2000 men is not
unknown to you. He has moved his Excellency and the deputies
of the States at the camp, and attends but their answer and a
fit wind to carry him over. From the camp there is nothing
but that both sides lie still. Count William is gone to lay siege
to Dewticum; there is no liklihood of succour if the Dutches
do not suffer the enemy to pass the river. Rhees shall be
surrendered shortly; like good and kind soldiers they would
rather have it so than adventure breaking their heads for it.
Counts Hohenlo and Solms would fain be doing somewhat.
His Excellency is sick of a tertian; it would be a great hindrance
if he should be forced to leave the field and leave the command
to Count William, who neither loves to fight himself nor to suffer
any other.
Collins, ii. 116, from C. 10.
ROWLAND WHYTE to SIR ROBERT SYDNEY.
1599, August 14. Baynard's Castle.-I received and forwarded
your letters to my Lady. I will to the Court to know how
it is taken that you send not the 300 desired, and of the other
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matters to the Princes of the Empire I will be very careful.
I conferred with Mr. Sanford about Wales and acquainted Lord
Herbert as well; all shall be done that may be. Mr. Secretary
is gone to Court and I must attend him. Lord Herbert thanks
you for your letter and the loan of Bay Leigh. (1)
The Queen is at Nonsuch and will not remove this month,
unless the Spaniards land. A list of the army and great officers
with their pay is set down as it was in '88. A camp of
10,000 foot and 3000 horse is to be billeted within 6 miles
of London. A bridge is to be made over the Thames at
Blackwall. The fleet will be at sea this week. Here is
nothing but alarums and arming for defence. Sir F. Vere
is expected with the old troops.
From my last
you will understand how ill the Queen took your stay at
Land's End so long; she was made believe you were there still.
My Lady often hears from me the truth of all dangers that may
happen here; I owe her more loyal service than I shall ever
be able to perform.
Collins, ii. 116; with omissions; from C. 11.
GEORGE GILPIN to SIR ROBERT SYDNEY.
1599, August 15. The Hague. Yours of the 9th was
delivered, I doubted you would leave Flushing so soon after
your return. The same day as my last came the Advocate
Barnefeild from the camp, and so the sending to his Excellency
about Sir F. Vere was stayed. Since they have granted that
10 companies shall be sent, and shipping to be in readiness to
join her Majesty's navy. Sir F. Vere makes account to set
forward in the morning to the Brill, to embark if weather shall
serve; if not, he will come by Flushing and the men will
follow. My return to Emden is uncertain. I will come to see
you as soon as I can.
Collins ii. 117, from C. 12.
ROWLAND WHYTE to SIR ROBERT SYDNEY.
1599, August 18. Nonsuch.
Touching your reasons
for not sending over the 300 men I hear nothing, but that they
are well taken." Now is no need; our great preparations by
little and little are dismissed; I hear the army shall within a
day or two be discharged. Her Majesty gives order that the
captains and inferior officers have some pay, having been at
charge themselves. Our fleet goes to sea, and Sir Walter
Rawleigh took his leave of the Court. It may be they will hover
up and down the narrow seas to prevent the coming of ships
to the Low Countries. I hear of no disposition to send any
ambassador to the Princes of the Empire; Mr. Stephen Lesieur
is agent there, whose service and diligence is well liked.
(1) A horse,
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The lords have been consulting of the war, and it seems find
no cause to fear the Spaniard. Her Majesty has been at
Benington and returned here yesternight. The French
ambassador came to her and stayed with her two hours; "then
was he brought to see all the singularities of the gardens, which
pleased him infinitely." News from Ireland of the lamentable
defeat at Carlew, and death of Sir Coniers Clifford and Sir
Alexander Ratcliffe. Mrs. Ratcliffe as yet hears nothing of
her brother's death; "by the Queen's command yt is kept
from her, who is determined to break yt unto her herself."
We say here Sir Coniers Clifford was a brave executioner of
orders, but no good director. Also that my Lord Essex has
done little or nothing; my Lord himself hears of it, for I saw
an apology he made of his doings.
My Lady Warwick tells me the Queen is still full of the delays
you made, and wishes you to write at the first opportunity
of the haste you made, not forgetting that you could not have
any of her ships to pass over. The letter she will herself deliver.
Lord Herbert has been "swagring" among the men of war at
London. I send a letter received from my Lady yesternight;
she seems willing to go to Wilton, which I have made known
to Lady Pembroke. Now the army is discharged I will hasten
your company. "Mr. Secretary takes all the paines here, in
dispatching and directing the buisnes of our busy tyme.
Collins ii. 117, with omissions; from C. 13.
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ROWLAND WHYTE to SIR ROBERT SYDNEY.
1599, August 24. Baynard's Castle.-"There was at my
lodging in the Strand yesterday a Dutch post, with a packett
of letters for me from your Lordship, but he wold by no meanes
leave yt." You must command them to leave my letters at my
lodgings or I shall be without them. I leave order for your
letters to be sped to me. If you "will not pay the post there,
put down what you will on the pacquett and my host shall
discharge yt."
"Sir Francis Vere embarked at Brill, landed at Harwich
and came to London yesternight; but our army was
dismissed in the morning. From every ward in London 10
or 12 men go to the fleet. Lord Cromwell is come from Lord
Essex, to make known the miserable state of that country.
To-morrow you shall have what I can know at Court. I hear
Capt. Lowman is dead. My lady and all your sweet creatures
are in very good health at Penshurst.'
Collins, ii. 118. With omissions; from C. 14, 24 pp.
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GEORGE GILPIN to SIR ROBERT SYDNEY.
1599, August 24. The Hague.-I meant to have seen you,
but have been letted, and "nowe remayne uncertain what I shall
doe, at least for a tyme, and that I shall have heard what wilbee
com of the alarme at home.'
iv. 206. p.
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ROWLAND WHYTE to SIR ROBERT SYDNEY.
1599, August 25. Saturday. Nonsuch.-I have at last
yours of 14, 15 and 20 August, with enclosures to Mr. Secretary
and others. The maps and books you desire shall be sent.
Touching my place in Flushing, so long as you are governor
I have no mind to do it away; it is the best stay I have as yet to
live upon. Capts. Throckmorton and Wilson are here, desirous
to be released. Your letters to Mr. Secretary are kindly taken.
"His buisnes are great and specially in this late hurly burly
of the Spanish invasion."
Sir Francis Vere is here and has spoken with her Majesty ;
when his troops land they are to be provided for till further
direction. The advertisements continue that the fleet and
forces are at Groine, and that they purpose to do something.
Sir F. Vere and his troops are like to be in pay till it is assured
what the Spaniards mean to do. The army is dismissed. The
fleet is at sea, and provided for a month.
Lord Cromwell is here, and a suitor for the presidentship of
Munster. Lord Essex gives no place in Ireland, but will refer
it here. Her Majesty goes on Tuesday to Hampton Court
and so to Purfleet, my Lord Keeper's. I will make known your
reasons for bestowing the company on your cousin Sydney.
All are now in your gift, for all are cautionary. Here is a
mutring" of a peace, God grant it may be profitable to our
poor country.
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Collins, ii. 119. With omissions; from C. 15. 3 pp.
ROWLAND WHYTE to SIR ROBERT SYDNEY.
1599, August 29. Strand. "I came to this town to provide
for you a Spanish grammer and dictionary of Percival's doings;
for money they are not to be had in Powles Churchyard. But
now they are in the press, with Minshow's augmentation of
1000 words more then Percival's former: I saw 60 leaves printed.
By Michaelmas yt will out, and no sooner then shall your Lord-
ship have them."
The author will suffer no copy of the new
map of Ireland to be had, till he have presented to her Majesty
and the Lords of the Council.
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On Saturday last at night Mr. Secretary had letters from
Brest that at Conquest six galleys were arrived and a great
fleet in sight. It gave us a hot alarm, but on Sunday evening
news came that it was the Hollanders. Sir Francis Vere is at
Court and shall be stayed.
The Lord Treasurer, the Lord Admiral and Mr. Secretary
went to the Cardinal's deputies at Ewell on Sunday. Peace
is generally desired here; our country is not able to endure
the charges of war. Methinks this manner of treating of peace
is good, with our fleet at sea and our army ready within 8
days. . . . Her Majesty "is in very good health and likes well
of Nonsuch ayre. Long may she continue souveraine lady over
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this poore land. Here hath many rumors been bruted of
her. which troubled her Majestie a litle, for she wold say,
"Mortua sed non sepulta."
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The news of Ireland is desperate. The Irish run to Tyrone
in great numbers. The English are appalled with the intended
journey to the north. For this dangerous service the Lord
General's force will not exceed 4000 foot and 500 horse. "I
thancke God you went not thither.”
Lady Kildare willed me deliver this to you, having no leisure
to write.
"Let no envious disposicon take hold of my
desire to doe away my place in Flushing." I only intended
it when I saw in you a resolution to part with your government;
I would not have continued with a new governor.
Collins, ii. 114, with omissions; from C. 8. 4 pp.
GEORGE GILPIN to SIR ROBERT SYDNEY.
1599, August 29. The Hague.-Your letter of the 26th
came to my hands the 29th, "and I did at that very instant
repayre to Thadvocat Barnefield, acquaintinge him with so much
as concerned the shippes, whereof my Lord Thomas Haward
had written youe, which should be furdered and thadmiralties
written agayne unto; though the States dowted not of their
diligence and care, the contrarietie of wynde being the chieff
let, and were very gladde of the neiwes com into Zeland that
parte of their Navy was retorned, and under ower coast, whereby
they should be the better hable to performe that they had
promysed, to hir Majestyes contentment, which altogither was
desyred." As for the shipping away of the soldiers.
I understood somwhat thereof by these men, but I love not
to intermeddle with that committed to another, seeing men's
humors so divers, and great men so subject to suspicion.
"Lieutenant Arthur I hitherto saw not, neyther do I know
wether any of the letters received were sent by him; your
Lordship knoweth best what most can lyke youe and stand with
honour. I holde the gentleman worthie a good place, and that
he honoureth and respecteth youe much. Monsieur Valke and
I had som talke therof, unto whome I tolde my opinion, which
in effecte was that your Lordship might have passed altogither
the commaund of the company unto Lieutenant Arthur, with
that thereto belongeth, and yet to have resarvyd the same unto
your selfe as his chieff, and at all tymes to have bin disposed
of at your pleasure.'
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My hope was ere this to have bin with your Lordship, but
cannot as yet compas yt; the meane tyme as occasion
shalbe offred I will trouble youe with my letters, with humble
desires to heare from youe as leasure will sarve.
For now
will there com stoare and varietie of matter daily boath of
the proceedinge by sea and land, though the chieff brunt
be overpassed and thalarmes ceased: which may be taken
agayne, yf thagent Acctsens nicwes be trew from Bloye;
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whereby he wryteth that the Spaniards asked lycence to use of
the sea portes on the coast, for 300 sayle, and that their meaninge
was to send and land in Milford Haven with the greate shippes,
and the gallies at Plymouth or Bristowe; but I beleve neyther,
and rather thinke that the Archduke will trye what he can do
with hir Majesty about a peace, of both the which wee shall ere
longe heare furder."
"Niewes none or little since Mr. le Sieur departed [from] us,
onely a rumour that the Germaynes will [go for]warde with the
siege of Rhees; but others say thenn[emie] hath gotten powder
and other munition in yt, [begin]ninge now to kepe the place...
The Count William is retorned with the rest of the troupes he
had with him to the camp.”
iv. 207. The Letter is much worn and damaged by damp.
2 pp.
ROWLAND WHYTE to SIR ROBERT SYDNEY.
1599, September 1. Saturday. Strand Bridge.—I would have
sent the new map of Ireland could I get it for money. They
will come forth next week. The Arcadia is newly printed in
Scotland; which will make them cheap, but is hurtful to
Pownsonby, who held them at a high rate.
It is reported the Adelantado is gone towards the Islands to
meet the Hollanders and secure the Indian treasure. Her
Majesty's fleet is discharged this day. The Low Country
troops that were expected with Sir Francis Vere are stayed.
Her Majesty removes on Tuesday to Hampton Court for 4
days only. Mr. Secretary desires leave to go to Tibbols;
but I believe it will hardly be granted, for he cannot
be spared. The King of Scotland's ambassador had
audience on Thursday, when he made known his Master's dislike
at Sir William Bowes' manner of taking Ashfield away. Her
Majesty was very loud and sharp in her answer, avowing his
proceedings.
Comin and his colleague are gone; what
success they had I cannot learn. There is no speech of supplies
to be sent to Ireland, though it seems Lord Essex cannot make
3500 foot and 300 horse to go to the field.
'
Mrs. Ratcliffe keeps her chamber; I hear her brother settled
his estate with good annuities to his brothers, and to his sisters
means to live. Lord Rutland is now and then at Court. 'He
is often at Barn Elms, and I hear hath . . . (1)
your niece
Countess of Rutland, as young as she is." My Lady and the
children are well in Penshurst.
Collins, ii. 119. With omissions; from C. 16.
GEORGE GILPIN to SIR ROBERT SYDNEY.
1599, September 3. The Hague.-Captain Arthur has
advertised me of his dealing with his Excellency. I answered
(1) Owing to an erasure by Collins this word cannot be read.
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advising him to deter proceeding further till he heard from you.
Since I wrote last I have "amongest other conferences with the
Advocate Barnefeild had ample talke . . . both abowte your
companie and your purpose to transport it, as of the paie
and the great charge I knowe you had bin at. . . . I have also
againe had som speach with the Treasurer Vaulke but could
not be so plaine as I purposed, because he had taken phisick
and could not intend it." . . He has departed this morning to
the camp; after his return to Zealand he will let me understand
what he shall have done.
•
Her Majesty has lately written to the States showing her
liking of their readiness to send ships and men; requiring
the former to be hastened because hers were ready to
take the seas, but the latter to be stayed to see what
Spinola will do with his galleys threatening these islands.
Hereunto was little answer, but to be glad her Majesty accepted
so well of their endeavours; they would resolve further after
advertising his Excellency as chief of the wars.
I cannot yet
stir hence, and therefore will write as occasion shall offer, and
desire to hear from you when anything shall come from home.
I have no news save that "the German army proceedes very
slowly with their siege afore Rhees, and they within make often
sallies, soo as it wil be a long worke."
iv. 208. 2 pp.
GEORGE GILPIN to SIR ROBERT SYDNEY.
1599, September 8. The Hague.-On the 5th Admiral
Justinus made report of the galleys getting into Sluys, which
was heard not without dislike. Touching Coman's negotiation,
these men will not hearken to any such matter, whatever her
Majesty may do. They will rather deal with the King of Spain
himself. If we have good news out of Ireland, we shall do well
enough; though the Dutch begin to faint, by reason of a blow
by a sally before Rhees. The Council of State are gone to
Gorcum to consult with his Excellency, both about that, and
how to provide against attempts about Zeeland.
Collins ii. 125. From C. 21.
ROWLAND WHYTE to SIR ROBERT SYDNEY.
1599, September 8. Baynard's Castle. Her Majesty is
returned to Nonsuch, which of all other places she likes best.
I hear she is offended because her own 6 ships stayed not the
galleys. Some say peace is so forward that commissioners are
to meet in France. It was told me a great councillor said he
would never consent to quit Flushing. Lord Essex is gone north
with a small force. (Reports deaths and appointments). Lord
Pembroke is sick again.
Lady Pembroke has kept in
these three weeks; my Lady has written to her about going
down, but can receive no answer. Lord Herbert is a continual
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courtier, but does not follow his business with that care as is
fit. At Penshurst all are well. I moved the Lord Admiral
to suffer your captains of Flushing to return; he promises to
give them liberty to-morrow.
Collins ii. 120, with slight omissions; from C. 17.
Later on the same day Whyte wrote acknowledging letters
which he was going to Court to deliver and forwarding
map of Ireland coloured.”
a new
(iv. 210. p.)
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ROWLAND WHYTE to SIR ROBERT SYDNEY.
1599, Septenber 12. Nonsuch.-By your letter of 26
August, you seem to marvel you had received no answer from
Mr. Secretary. Lady Warwick will show your letter to the
Queen, and wishes you would write her Majesty news of the
Infanta's proceedings on her first arrival.
That you are without men, victuals and munitions I know
and am sorry. There is speech of reinforcing the companies at
Flushing and the Brill to 150 strong, and I hear Sir Francis Vere
has dealt with it.
(6
Sir Francis Vere on his arrival came to Mr. Secretary, who
brought him to the Queen "with whom he was long, and very
graciously used." Only my Lord Mountjoy refrains speaking
to him; my Lord of Sussex being in a corner of the presence,
my Lord Admirall shewed him to Sir Francis, but he never
sturd foote to goe towardes hym, but over his shulder looked
upon hym, which the Earle took very ill, and began to chaffe
at yt."
It was marvelled the companies were not sent to Flushing
to be embarked. Sir Francis answered that he would not send
his troops, where there was so little love borne him. He com-
plains that you went about to have his command from him,
and believes you were cause of my Lord of Essex' unkindness
towards him. He says the States had not so great an opinion
of you as you seem to assure yourself. I protested to one very
near to him that you were not so indiscreet.
Though you have some friends here, I find none that you may
rely upon in any matter of preferment. I was told that the
hindrance is the doubt that you, who have been great for many
years with the Earl of Essex, are not to be trusted.
Lord Pembroke is dangerously ill. I told Lady Warwick of
your desire to be Lord President of Wales, and of Lord Pem-
broke's purpose to resign. She will find means to feel her
Majesty's disposition, but wished me to go to my Lord Admiral.
His answer was strange; that the world would dislike any in
that place instead of a Prince of Wales who was not a noble-
man, that he had lately moved the Queen for you in another
matter and could not deal in this. I told him you were nobly
descended; by your father from the Duke of Suffolk-Brandon;
and from the Duke of Northumberland by your mother.
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From him I went to Islington, where I found my Lady
sick upon her bed. I besought her to come to Court that
her presence might advance you. She excused herself by
being ill, and said that for her to write the Queen was presump-
tion and would do no good. I see no better way than to
write the Queen herself that you desire but what your father
had. You should write to my Lord Treasurer and offer him
Otford Park to effect it, for of yourself you shall never enjoy
it. Mr. Secretary may not, till he has advanced his old friends,
and my Lord Admiral will do nothing, but what stands with
Mr. Secretary's liking. The unkindness between my Lord of
Essex and Mr. Secretary is grown to extremity. I hear my
Lord is discontented and uses speeches that may be dangerous
to his safety.
Lord Herbert is blamed for his weak pursuing of her Majesty's
favour. Want of spirit is laid to his charge, and that he is a
melancholy young man. Young Carey follows it with more
boldness. Lady Katherine Howard is come to Court, and is
sworn of the Privy Chamber; which greatly strengthens that
party. There is no speech of a parliament; when there is you
shall be advertised.
I fear the President of Wales will not be bestowed on
any that is suspected or known to be of the contrary
faction. I am credibly made believe that at this instant the
Lord Admiral is able to do with the Queen as much as Lord
Leicester was. I mean to break unto him, as from myself, the
marriage of Lord Herbert with his niece, and if you were here
and wrought to deal in it, you might induce Lord Herbert and
his mother to hearken to it. If anything advance you, it must
be this, for I see no other way. If he affect this motion of
mine he will no doubt procure your return and stop all men's
proceedings for the other place.
Touching the peace, it is not so forward as is by the States
feared. I hear Flushing shall not be delivered up.
I am sure you are weary in reading my scribble and I am tired
in writing. If you make suit to reduce the companies to 150,
and offer to reinforce them upon the captains' charge, it will be
an easy suit; for it will be less charge to strengthen the com-
panies than to raise new ones.
Collins, ii. 121-3, with omissions; from C. 18.
ROWLAND WHYTE to SIR ROBERT SYDNEY.
1599, September 13.—I have received your letter of 6
September. We say here that the galleys will now mar all
Middleborough traffic, and that it was a shame for the Admiral
Nassau to suffer them to pass so quietly; and that they may
come to your boom in Flushing and with wild fire put all your
ships a burning. I replied they cannot without danger attempt
it; the great ordnance of the Water Port and the Mount would
sink them; and the small shot from above the Water Ports
would not suffer them to come near.
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The Queen read all your letter to Lady Warwick; only stayed
at 3 words which my Lady was fain to help her in. She said she
knew not how to honour you more than with the dearest pledge
she has for her treasure disbursed; that she was well affected
towards you and held you worthy of her good opinion. I
perceive from yours that you hear from few of your friends.
From Mr. Secretary you cannot receive letter for letter; but
I believe that in his last you will be satisfied. In anything which
lies in his might as a councillor he is ready to show his love
unto you; for other matters that mean motion to the Queen,
I think he will not be very forward, in regard that his own old
friends are not yet satisfied, that thirst after preferment. . .
I think we shall have no parliament, unless the peace go for-
ward, which may move a general assembly. "To beleve that
the Queen will this winter call any barons, I feare me is vaine,
but if she doe there is no question but you wilbe remembred."
I hear from Lord Herbert that his father is past all danger.
I will now forbear the motion I meant to make to my Lord
Admiral but will urge a resignation or to be joined in patent
with him. Her Majesty will remove to Richmond in 12 days
time, and is in perfect health.
Collins ii. 123, with omissions; from C. 19.
ROWLAND WHYTE to SIR ROBERT SYDNEY.
1599, September 15. Strand Bridge.-You have just cause
to be grieved if the letter you lately received from 140 [the
Council] came by private instruction from 900 [Lord Buckhurst]
or 200 [Sir R. Cecil]; but you have rightly guessed the party
that was the procurer and inditer. Seeing it came to you from
130 you must respect it. The like is sent to 29 [Sir F. Vere]
who will take his leave within 10 days.
Lord Pembroke is recovered, and stays me from the courses
I intended for your business. Now remains to urge a resigna-
tion, if the Queen please to confirm it to you. I and other of
your friends think it too early to speak of your leave. If the
peace go not forward, Parliament is likely to be called; for the
occasion for money will be great. Sir Francis Vere has moved
for the supply of victuals and munitions. Her Majesty is well
and still at Nonsuch. I find by Mr. Henry Sydney's letter that
your gift of the company has strengthened his love towards
you. Cherish him, for he is worthy of it.
Collins, ii. 124, with large omissions; from C. 20.
ROWLAND WHYTE to SIR ROBERT SYDNEY.
1599, September 19. Saturday. Baynard's Castle.-My last
was the 15, "with a box of good oringes." On Sunday (Sept. 16)
Capt. Lawson came to Court with Lord Essex' letter to her
Majesty, relating a parley on 6 Sept. between Essex and Tyrone,
who craved her Majesty's mercy. Next day an agreement was
concluded for a cessation of arms, to continue from 6 weeks to
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6 weeks. The 8 of Sept. the armies dismissed. Her Majesty
sent back Capt. Lawson with all speed on Monday, with her
letters and a private letter from herself. It should seem it is
not well liked.
Special care is taken for all the ports, to withstand the galleys.
I am going to Penshurst to see my Lady. On Friday I will be
at Court and on Saturday will write again. I send you the list
of the army of England. Your Spanish books cannot be had
till the first day of term. This is the time to move a supply
of men, victuals or munitions; if the peace go forward it is
not wise to leave Flushing so slenderly guarded against the
States.
Collins, ii. 125, with omission; from C. 22.
ROWLAND WHYTE to SIR ROBERT SYDNEY.
1599, September 20. Penshurst.
Touching your
return, I am come hither to have my Lady's letter to my Lord
Admiral put afoot. I hear that 200 (Sir R. Cecil) and 24 (Sir
W. Raleigh) desire to be made barons. It will be a fit time for
600 (Lord Nottingham) to remember you. I perceive 600 would
be glad to have 9000 [Lord Herbert] match in his house. You
had missed the office in Wales, if the Earl had died. It must
be done while he lives, if at all.
Touching the Lords' letter to you of the abuses in Flushing,
Mr. Smith told me Mr. Waad drew it, who protests it was by
command of my Lord Treasurer, who has an eye to the reforma-
tion of abuses. Write privately to my Lord Treasurer, for
methinks it pertains not to a governor to look to every abuse.
Add to your cipher, for Mr. Waad, for Mr. Smith X,
Lady Walsingham I, Sir Henry Carey 010. My Lady is some-
what troubled for want of money, which is the cause of her
letter unto you.
Collins, ii. 126, with omissions; from C. 23.
GEORGE GILPIN to SIR ROBERT SYDNEY.
1599, September 22. The Hague.-Yours of the 19th with
the letter from Mr. Secretary was welcome; it concerned
Comans and what was answered, and that I might assure such
as I conferred with. But whatever we say, these will believe
what they list.
Capt. Arthur was accepted for captain of the company it
pleased you to give him, on Monday last, as Mr. Barnefielde
told me, who seems ready to pleasure you.
Sir Francis Vere will be here shortly; how he will like the
reduction of his companies from 150 to 113 is doubtful.
Collins ii. 126; with omissions; from C. 24.
George GiLPIN to SIR ROBERT SYDNEY.
1599, September 24. The Hague.-Captain Arthur has been
here on the matter about the company. When I understood
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how things stood, I delivered my opinion; and also wrote to
the Advocate Barnefield, and found him well inclined.
I
،،
do not thinke but he will sartifie your Lordship at length, as I
lykewise meane to do after the retorne of thadvocat, whoe to
morrowe is looked for with the rest of boath colledges their
chief busines, they went about, being disappointed by
the suddayne alteration fallen owt amongst the Dutches, whoo
played their base partes as you may see by the copie of a letter
sent me from Gorcum, where are also such other niewes as
these partes yeld."
"At Emden the busines are com to a tertian, one daye
wel the other ill, yet greate hopes that the ende wilbe
good; but by that I can conceave the Earle seeketh to gett the
advantage, and that makes him delay his resolution and winne
tyme. This morninge as I was wrytinge of these was your
Lordship's of the 9th brought me, and humbly thanke youe for
acquayntinge me with your niewes, marvaylinge youe have
no more certaintie of Comans successe; whoe (as Caron wrytes)
was sent away with a coalde answere: her Majesty havinge
refused to enter into any treatie: my selfe have nothinge
thereof nor of any thing els whatsoever the matter is."
P.S." It is advertised from Bruxels that Comans is agayne
gonne towards Callays, and was sayd in secret that thince he
purposed to com into Zeland, but others suppose it wilbe
Englande. Afore the closing of these I received your Lordship's
of the 12th and hope the nexte post will bringe youe more par-
ticulars; and now the warres are don there, what will becom
of Sir Francis Vere."
[Enclosure.] "De Gorcum le xxijme de Septembre 1599."
"Monsieur, le Conseilleur. Castrichom m'a prevenu a ce que
j'entends, en vous escrivant ce jourdhuy au matin sans mon
sceu. Il vous a communicquè quelques lettres interceptes.
Il y en avoit grand nombre, par centaines. Je les ay leues quasi
toutes, voires la pluspart. Le sommaire en est, d'en veoir et en-
tendre le grand cas que l'ennemy a faict de Rhees, et la belle
peur qu'il a eu des Allemandes, craignant qu'eulx et nous nous
joindrions; et que pour tenir Rees, il avoit conclu et du tout
resolu de l'aller secsurir; ce qui estoyt ce que son Excellence
avoit esperè, mais Dieu en a aultrement disposè, puis que le
camp des Allemands a non seulement delaissè le siege, mays
aussy s'est du tout retirè par desordre, comme pourrez
avoir entendu pieza.(¹) Il semble que le Conte de Hohenloo
les eust bien voulu tenir encoires en office et a la main,
leur ayant faict donner par nostre Sypestein grande quantité
de vivres, lors qu'estoyent au quartier d'environ le Geldersch
Weerdt. Mais depuis ilz se sont retirez vers le quartier de
Munster, ou (il se croit) demeureront encoires a aultre
opportunitè, et semble qu'ilz sont encoires ensemble environ
de 2 a 3000 infantes et quelques 2000 chevaulx: vrayement
une grande et tresvileine desordre, car ceulx de Landtgrave
(1) Piecemeal, in detail.
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de Hessen estiont en arriere de 4 mois, dont les 2 estiont
prests a Couloigne; ceulx du Marcgrave, 3 moys, et ceulx de
Brunswyck point encoires un mois entier, lequel aupresmes
s'alloit finissant. Les Espagnols se plaignent aussy fort de
leur grande, voires extreme pauvreté et disette d'argent ;
voires disent ouvertement, mesmes l'Admirante, qu'ilz meurent
de faim, et aussy leur cavallerie, qui est toute gastèe. C'est de
pure mutinerie que les Allemands s'en sont en allez, ayans
deschirez enseignes et banderolles."
iv. 211, 212. 21 pp.
ROWLAND WHYTE to SIR ROBERT SYDNEY.
1599, September 24. Strand.-At Court I found neither
the Lord Admiral nor Mr. Secretary; the Lord Admiral having
cause to mourn the loss of his sister, Mrs. Katherine Howard.
To deal for your return yet were untimely. I have received
your letters to the Countesses of Essex and Warwick, my
Lady and James. My Lady Warwick hath hers. I see no
possibility to better you here, you having no assured friend to
prefer you: "besides her Majesty is possessed that the govern-
ment you hold is a reward and honor to a well-deserving
subject.
""
Lord Pembroke is recovered, but if he were willing to have
you joined with him, I see a resolution here to oppose, in respect
you want the title of nobility.
Mr. Waad desires you to know that the letter was com-
manded to be written by the Lords, and that he has done often
good offices in your behalf: truly so he did to have you recalled
in the late broils. Sir F. Vere had the like, who only answers
that all abuses shall be reformed. If you should defend the
supposed abuses, it would be thought you countenanced them.
I observe the grudge that is given to all that inform for her
Majesty's profit, and the best do and must give way unto it.
Lord Herbert will be at Court on Wednesday, from whom I
shall learn of the office in Wales.
Mr. Secretary is very
glad of your letters and rates them highly. No better news
from Ireland.
Collins, ii. 127; with omissions; from C. 25.
GEORGE GILPIN to SIR ROBERT SYDNEY.
،،
1599, September 28. The Hague. I thank you for your
news, which was welcome here. Afore the Count Hohenlo cam
where he had lefte the Dutches they were all rysen and gonne
upwarde, being thought by this to be at their homes and not to
be gathered or joyned agayne in haste. Yet the Count Hohenlo,
whoe is very earnest in the matter and lefte nothinge undonne
that might have furdered the publicq sarvice, is gonne after
to try what he can do; and if nothing will stay their runninge
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myndes, then will he fourthwith towardes the Duke of Bruns-
wick to see what is there sayd to the same, and what his grace
will do furder. But afore his arryvall the Archduke Maximilian
is thought will have bin or be there, for he departed from the
Palatyn with that intent, and then to the Landtgrave, whome
others thinke he will see first, to move the other the more
and nourish that conceyt is crepte to farre betweene them of
the greatenesse or preference, though being togither they passe
the same owtwardly wel eneuch. The sayd Archduke was at
Heydelbergch, wel received and used, as he had bin afore
at Ments, being sayd that he is imployed by the Emperour
to the Princes to accommodate matters, and advise how by
a general peace all might be quyeted; and consequently
Albertus suffred to enjoy his kingdom or seigneuries with rest.
"I dowbt the breaking of the Dutches armie; and the feare
the Princes wil have every one for his owne, that the Spaniards.
will take occasion to be revenged, will prevayle much, joyned
to thaucthoritie the Emperour hath now almost generally; for
all that som perswade themselves and are made beleve
otherwise."
,,
"At Embden the case stands agayne dubious, not knowinge
what wilbe thende, by reason the Earle seekes so many occasions
of delay; yet the best is hoped, and an agreement looked for to
be concluded daily."
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His Excellencie is stil at the Voorne and hasteneth the workes.
The horse are sent to garrison and so shall the footemen also
be ere longe, as is reported; this weather beginninge to nippe
the poore men shrewdly, whose winter apparrell is not yet
ready, and have layen out their sommer sutes, which these
men here little consider of. I thinke his Excellencie wilbe here
shortly, and the rest of owr colledge, then to make a niewe pro-
position as is done yerely in November, for the continuaunce of
contributions boath ordinary and extraordinary."
iv. 213. 2 pp.
ROWLAND WHYTE to SIR ROBERT SYDNEY.
1599, September 29, at noon. Nonsuch." Upon Michelmas
Eve, about 10 a clock in the morning, my Lord of Essex lighted
at Court Gate in post, and made all hast up to the presence,
and soe to the Privy Chamber, and staied not till he came to
the Queen's bed chamber, where he found the Queen newly up,
the heare about her face; he kneeled unto her, kissed her
handes, and her faire neck,(¹) and had some privat speach with
her, which seemed to give hym great contentment; for coming
from her Majesty to goe shifte hymself in his chamber, he was
very pleasant, and thancked God though he had suffred much
trouble and stormes abroade he found a sweet calme at home.
(1) Collins omitted "and her faire neck," and by his erasure made these
words nearly illegible.
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Tis much wondred at here, that he went so boldly to her
Majesties' presence, she not being ready and he soe full of dirt
and mire, that his very face was full of yt."
""
66
"About 11 he was ready, and went up againe to the Queen
and conferred with her till half an howre after 12.
As yet
all was well, and her usage very gracious towards hym.'
He went to dinner, and during all that time discoursed merely
of his travels and journeys in Ireland. He was visited frankly
by all sorts. Only strangeness is observed between him and
Mr. Secretary and that party. Going from dinner he spied
me, and demanded how you did. Then he went up to
the Queen, but found her much chaunged in that smal tyme,
for she began to call hym to question for his return, and
was not satisfied in the manner of his coming away and
leaving all things at soe great hazard. She appointed the
Lords to hear hym, and soe they went to Cownsell in the after
noone, Lord Chamberlain, Lord North, Mr. Secretary and Mr.
Controller; and he went with them; where they sat an howre.
But nothing was determined or yet knowen; belike yt is referd
to a full Cownsell, for all the Lords are sent for to be here this
day. Yt is mistrusted that for his disobedience he shall be
comytted."
An hour before he came away he called the Council at
Dublin, and committed the sword to the Lord Chancellor
and the Treasurer, and the command of the army to the
Earl of Ormond. Most of his household are come over
with him. It is much spoken of that coming in post to West-
minster Bridge, he took oars and went to Lambeth, and there
took such horses as he found staying for their masters. Sir
Thomas Gerard overtook him, and understanding my Lord Gray
was a little before, overtook him also and told him Lord Essex
was behind if he would speak with him. "No," said Lord
Gray, "I have some buisnes at Court."
"Then I pray you,'
said Sir Thomas, "let my Lord of Essex ride before that he
may bring the first newes of his return." Lord Gray refused
and came to the Court a quarter of an hour before the Earl,
and went to Mr. Secretary; but the Earl was come ere any
tidings was brought upstairs. "I put you to paines to read
the very particulars of this unexpected return of the earles.
More then I wryte if I were with you I cold not say.
""
The peacemakers are come to London: it is said with a
sufficient commission to treat. We hear the Infanta desires
it greatly. It is believed here that we shall conclude a peace,
if reasonable conditions be offered. The States must have
warning, and I believe Sir F. Vere will be sent to them. He
lives darkly, for he comes seldom here. The miseries that
his poore regiments are in, both in eamp and in Zealand, is
spoken of here; but the States is blamed for want of pay.”
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I moved my Lord Admiral for your return; he would not
have the Queen as yet acquainted. If there should be motion
ور
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made to the Queen, she would think you desire to be here to
see the Earl of Essex. "It is a very dangerous tyme here; for
the head of both factions being here a man cannot tell how to
govern hymself towards them. For here is such observing and
prying into men's actions, that I hold them happy and blessed
that live away." God unite them: I would you were here to be
an instrument in so good a work.
Lord Herbert was sent for, but his father will not suffer
him to go away; but all is well at Wilton, and Goodrich has
done a great cure. Lord Rutland is at Court. (As to some
private matters.)
Collins ii. 127-29. With slight omissions; from C. 26.
ROWLAND WHYTE to SIR ROBERT SYDNEY.
1599, September 30. Strand.-" The 28 September at night,
between 10 and 11 a clock, a commandment came from the
Queen to my Lord of Essex, that he should keepe his chamber.”
The 29 the Lords sat in Council in the forenoon, but the Earl
was not there before 2 in the afternoon. Mr. Smith was sent
by Mr. Secretary to call him. When he came all the Lords
saluted him; but my Lord stood at the upper end of the board,
his head bare, to answer all objections. Mr. Secretary at the
other end, in articles delivered the offences her Majesty conceived
he had done. Till 5 they were in council very private, for
the clerks were commanded out.
·
I heard that never man answered with more temper or
discretion to the matters laid to his charge.
After coming
from the Lords he went again to his chamber, where he continues
captive. The Lords delivered to the Queen what had passed.
But her answer was that she would pause and consider of his
answers.
"Now if you were here shold you see the 2 factions florish,
and who are of the faction. Yesterday Mr. Secretary went to
dinner, accompanied with the Earles of Shrosbery and Notting-
ham, the Lordes Tho. Howard and Cobham, the Lord Gray and
Sir Walter Rawleigh and Sir George Carew. And these accom-
pany the Earle; the Earle of Worcester, Rutland, Montjoy,
Rich; Lord Harry, but he is held a newter, and I pray
you take heed of hym, be not to bold to trust hym, if you
have not already gon to farre; Dier, Lord Lumley, Mr.
Controller, with many knights." My Lord of Effingham is
often with him.
"Yt is a world to be here, to see the humors of the tyme.
Blessed are they that can be away and live contented." I came
to London to impart to Mr. Lesieur all I observed at Court;
from him you will receive it as I delivered it. Burn my letters,
else shall I be afraid to write. Be careful what you write here,
or what you say where you are.
Now are letters intercepted
and stayed.
Collins, ii. 129, with slight omissions; from C. 27.
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ROWLAND WHYTE to SIR ROBERT SYDNEY.
1599, October 2. Tuesday night. Strand.-On Monday
Lord Essex was commanded from Court, and is now with my
Lord Keeper in York House. Few of his friends accompanied
him from Court. He takes all things very patient. It will not
enter into my soul but that he is an honest true subject to her
Majesty, though in some things he may have erred in his courses
of Ireland.
To-morrow the Queen removes to Richmond. Take heed
what you write and to whom you write. Forbear to write to
that lord, who in my opinion is not to be trusted; I have good
cause to warn you.
Mr. Secretary has a good opinion of you; write often to him
for his love is worthy the seeking. He is one that her Majesty
exceedingly values and is most trusted by her.
Touching your return I await your pleasure. The peace with
Spain is much desired. "I heare not one word of a parlement,
and without yt I beleve we shall have no creation of nobility
unless some covett yt, that have power to worke her Majesty
unto yt; but this tyme is soe full of buisnes, that yt is very
unlikely to be." (Items of private news.) The Spanish
dictionary is not yet out. All letters you send by the post
may be looked into before they come to the hands that should
have them.
Collins, ii. 130, with omissions; from C. 28.
ROWLAND WHYTE to SIR ROBERT SYDNEY.
1599, October 3.
Strand. Going to Court.-Acknowledging
letters for the Earl of Nottingham, Lord Herbert and Lady
Pembroke, and enclosing a letter from Lady Warwick. Lord
Essex continues still at my Lord Keeper's. A house is kept
at Essex House for the Lord and Lady Southampton and the
family. His sudden return from Ireland brings all sorts of
knights, captains, officers and soldiers away from thence, that
this town is full of them, to the great discontentment of her
Majesty. Most of the gallants have quitted their commands,
not wishing to stay after him: so that the disorder seems
greater than stands with safety. I write all things that I
hear, because I know you will burn my letters, else would I
not do it.
Colliins, ii. 130, with trifling omissions; from C. 29.
ROWLAND WHYTE to SIR ROBERT SYDNEY.
1599, October 4. London.-.
Upon Monday last
in the forenoon the Queen called for my Lord Keeper, Lord
Treasurer, Lord Nottingham and Mr. Secretary; after staying
a while with her, they consulted together and went to her again.
Then they came to my Lord Keeper's chamber and sent for
my Lord of Essex.
In the afternoon my Lord of
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Worcester's coach was made ready, and my Lord of Essex,
committed to my Lord Keeper, was brought to London.
It is to be feared he has greatly offended her Majesty. If he
be true servant to the Queen, God send him the reward of his
merits and bless her Majesty. These are matters far above
my reach; to you, whose wisdom I know to be such as you will
pray for our most gracious princess, I write what I hear of these
matters. God confound all her Majesty's enemies whosoever
they are.
Collins, ii. 131, with omissions; from C. 30.
ROWLAND WHYTE to SIR ROBERT SYDNEY.
1599, October 6. Strand, at night.-By Pawlin you shall
receive a packet, and the ordinary post must not depart without
this. All eyes and ears are open to what her Majesty will
determine with the Earl of Essex. It is said her displeasure
and indignation is great. The Lord Keeper, Lord Treasurer
and Mr. Secretary were on Friday with Lord Essex from 8 in
the morning till near 11 a clock. What articles were brought
against him is not publicly known, but only imagination.
Her Majesty knows what by the laws of her realm
and her prerogative she may do. What she will do, time will
make known. The old Lady Walsingham made suit to her
Majesty that he might write to his lady; it was not granted,
which shows her Majesty's heart is hardened. It is said he is
very ill; no man goes to him, nor he desirous to see any.
I enclose letters from Lady Pembroke, Lord Worcester and
Lord Nottingham: many others purposed to write, but the
post cannot stay. It is feared by many that the Earl's disgrace
will put all things in Ireland out of square. To-morrow 29
[Sir F. Vere] will be at Court, some think there is purpose to
send him over.
Sir Harry Dockrey and Sir William Conestable are commanded
not to quarrell with Sir F. Vere; it is thought they intended
to send him a challenge.
Lord Herbert is at court. The resignation of the office of
Wales was never moved to his father, who they say is likely
to live many years. I see no desire in your friends to further
your good. I would your heart were touched with the desire
of growing rich, for the quiet of your own mind, and good of
these sweet children. To be poore doth hynder any mans
preferment in this age."
I had speech with 600 [Lord Nottingham] about your return;
he protests he will move it, when the business of the Court is
more quiet to move now, the Queen being so far out with the
Earl, would occasion denial.
There is no speech of creations or parliament. The time has
not served to consult with the peacemakers.
You shall receive the Spanish books by Thomas Novett. I
have written to Mr. James to send up money for your stuff,
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I will deal with the merchants for money for my Lady. I will
solicit Mr. Secretary for reinforcing your company. Lord and
Lady Pembroke are going to Ramsbury; my Lady was willing
to go, but I see no will to have her; Lord Herbert told me there
was no lodgings in that house convenient for her and her
children. My Lady and all at Penshurst are in good health.
Collins, ii. 131; with omissions; from C. 31.
GEORGE GILPIN to SIR ROBERT SYDNEY.
1599, October 8. The Hague. There must have been
intercepting of letters, for I also have heard nothing from
Captain Arthur, and I cannot persuade myself he would have
been so forgetful. At my last conference with the Advocate
Barnefielde I spoke about the pay of the company; he seemed
to take it well, wishing it were in his power to show what he
would do for you. "But the state of their finance is such for
the present as they have not wherewithal to auns were the charges
until new contributions for the yere to com be graunted,
whereabouts is laboured harde." When time shall be offered,
I will not be forgetful. "Mr. Stevens cam hither this eveninge
and will away tomorrowe; he tolde me how the world went for
the present with my Lord of Essex and shall longe greatly
to heare more, when any shall com unto youe of that or lyke
matters.
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ROWLAND WHYTE to SIR ROBERT SYDNEY.
1599, October 11. Thursday. Strand. I hope the packet is
come to you wherein I sent the particularity of my Lord of
Essex' disgrace. Now you have assured me to burn my letters I
will leave no circumstances unwritten that I can hear of.
He remains at my Lord Keeper's, very humble and submissive.
It is given out that if he would desire his liberty and go to
Ireland again, he should have it; but he seems resolved not
to meddle with affairs of state, but to lead a private country
life.
His very servants are afraid to meet in any
place to make merry.
At Court my Lady Scroope is
only noted to stand firm to him; she endures much at the
Queen's hands, because of her kind offices to the Queen in his
behalf.
I see little hope of any sudden liberty.
Sir William Browne has been at Court; he protests he only
stays to solicit your leave. My Lord Treasurer and Mr.
Secretary desire him to have patience 4 or 5 days, and they will
give him audience. I have been with Mr. Meredith and the
merchants, and find you oversatisfied this half year 60l. My
Lady sends for me to Penshurst, but in respect of this time at
Court I have forborne till now; now I am going because she will
not resolve whether to stay or to come up till she has spoken
with me.
401
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My Lord Southampton and Lord Rutland come not to the
Court; the one doth but very seldome; they pass away the
tyme in London merely in going to plaies every day."
Collins, ii. 132, with omissions; from C. 33.
ROWLAND WHYTE to SIR ROBERT SYDNEY.
1599, October 13. Strand. Saturday night.-I am newly
come from Penshurst weary and wet. My Lady is resolved to
be brought to bed at Baynard's Castle, and has given me charge
to deal with the merchants for your increase. My Lord of
Essex continues close in the same place. I hear the Lords like
well his reasons, and that her Majesty is reasonably satisfied
of his proceedings in Ireland. . . . That many packets are
brought to him from Ireland, but he would receive none. That
500 came to see him, but could not, for he excused it
for that he resolved to continue a true prisoner.
What
I hear
her Majesty will resolve will shortly be seen.
200 [Sir R. Cecil] at his last being with him, should say, he was
glad to see her Majesty well pleased with his courses.
I met Mr. Reignolds by chance in the street; he protested that
his lord was very ill at ease, and grace will come too late if it
come not very speedy. "Sir Ed. Norres is here, some thinck
he shall goe Lord Governor to Monster.”
This day a housekeeper of Baynard's Castle is come, she
promises to furnish the lodging for my Lady. I will move Mr.
Secretary about you, when I go to Court on Tuesday, but the
Queen must not be moved till the Earl's business take some end.
By this post shall you receive another packet, which I wrote on
Thursday at my going to Penshurst. I am sorry to learn you
begin to be ill.
Collins, ii. 133, but omitting the beginning and end; from
C. 96. 2 pp.
GEORGE GILPIN to SIR ROBERT SYDNEY.
1599, October 13. The Hague.-Captain Arthur has been
here, and having got his commission despatched is returned;
his own letter (enclosed herewith) shows why he wrote not
afore. As touching the pay for the company time serves not
to insist; "there is not that zeale nor willingnes in the
Provinces to contribute as in tymes past. I pray God these
handlinges and parleys about peace do not more harme then all
the power thenimie hath can do; whoe fyndes more favor then
he is worthie of or that were wisdom to yelde him, consideringe
into what tearmes his estate was brought unto.
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iv. 215. 1 p.
ROWLAND WHYTE to SIR ROBERT SYDNEY.
1599, October 16. London.-There was great expectation of
Lord Essex' release. It should seem the Lords are well satisfied
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with his reasons, and the Queen, by them, well pleased.
But the Queen will not bear the blame of his imprisonment,
and where it shall lie is not yet known. Sir Christopher
St. Lawrence at an ordinary drank to the health of my Lord
of Essex and to the confusion of his enemies. He was called
before my Lord Treasurer, who did school him, but nothing
else is done unto him. It is said Mr. Secretary does all the good
offices of friendship for his liberty.
•
This day I spake with Mons. Charon; her Majesty sends him
to the States with her resolution to have a peace. He was of
opinion it will go forward; her Majesty's own discourses
bending him to believe it.
Sir Francis Vere is much graced at Court, and happy if peace
go forward, that by the wars he hath extremely enriched
himself. (Social news.) I give you here my dealings with the
merchants for money.
Collins, ii. 133; with slight omissions; from C. 34.
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ROWLAND WHYTE to SIR ROBERT SYDNEY.
1599, October 17. Strand." My last was by Captain
Throg[morton's] boy; since, here was one Tiler with me that
had letters from your Lordship to me, but being stript by the
Duncarkers he threw them over bord; poor little Boswell was
stript of all he had, letters and all, which he cast not away."
"My Lord of Essex remains prisoner still, who behaves hymself
with all patience and discretion in this tyme of his trouble,
attending her Majesties pleasure for his libertie, having given
good satisfaction to all things objected against hym."
“I hard that warning shuld be given to 200 [Sir R. Cecil] to
looke to hymself, for that his liffe was by some intended
practise in danger; which makes hym goe better garded. There
is very great unkindnes growen betwen 900 [Lord Burghley]
and 200, soe farre as openly 900. told hym he wold looke to his
doings; who byd hym looke to his own.
"Certain English marchants, taking the oportunitie of this
truce in Yreland, marched neare the frontiers of Tirons country,
and were robd of all they had; upon peticion made unto hym
they had restitucion of all again, and the offenders hangd
presently."
"Comans is returned, well satisfied with her Majestys answer
unto hym, that after she had signified her pleasure to the States
(to which she was tied by contract) and receved their answer,
her Majestie wold send a gentleman to the Infanta and her
husband to agree upon a place of meeting, and apoint comis-
sioners to treat of the peace and conclude yt. Yt is thought
here, the cawtionary townes wilbe delivered to the States, upon
any reasonable estimate for the repaiment of her money.
""
"I spake with 200 this morning at his howse in Londen, about
your leave to return,
He bid me be with hym at
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Court, and that was all he sayd; tomorrow he wilbe there,
and I to night."
"In the Mackrell of Flushing six ton of beere is sent over to
your Lordship.'
"Mr. Hix tels me that in perusing my Lord Treasorers papers
he finds many letters of yours, which he hath bundeld up, and
promises to deliver them to me for your Lordship to burn.
Let me know your pleasure in yt.
"From Mr. Meredith no encrease wilbe had for my Lady till
the end of the next half yeare, you being oversatisfied for this,
as by the account shall appeare, which shalbe made up as sone
as I can procure the cheques from Mr. Waade. My Lady and
the poore servantes wilbe greatly disapointed."
“9000 [Lord Herbert] is at Court, and very discretely followes
his course of making love to 1500 [the Queen]: he exceedingly
wishes you here, because he is alone for that matter, not trusting
any body with the favors he receves."
"Charon is gonne, and his speedy return with the deputies of
States is looked for, soe hote we are upon this peace.
"I have not seen Sir William Brown these 6 daies; I heare
that he is putt of for a few daies longer."
be
"I beseach you lett my poore scribling be burnt, for I wold
sory this shold fall to any other hands.'
iv. 216. 3 pp.
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GEORGE GILPIN to SIR ROBERT SYDNEY.
1599, October 17. The Hague. I "longe very much to
heare what is com from home, havinge here sondry reports,
so as wee know not what to beleve, and lesse what to say.
I sent you of late a letter of Captain Arthur's. If you so think
good, write to the General States, thanking them for their favour
in according the resignation of the captainship, with a word of
the wages for the time past. Or write but a few words of com-
pliment and leave the rest to me. "Here is not any niewes,
nayther do wee looke for his Excellencie this good whyle, whoe
is still as busy in his fortifyinge."
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ROWLAND WHYTE to SIR ROBERT SYDNEY.
1599, October 20. Saturday. The Court at Richmond.-Your
last was of 6 October; I understand you had written by Boswell,
but they were cast overboard when the Duncarkers came aboard.
I have not heard of the receipt of mine of 2, 3 and 4 October, all
in one packet, of the 6, 10 and 13 by post, nor of the 16 and 17.
Touching your leave I moved 200 [Sir R. Cecil]; he had had
speech with the Queen as you understand by his own letter.
Sir William Browne is a good solicitor about it; he will not
go into the country for his own business, lest his absence be a
hindrance to your leave. He is unto you a right honest and
a faithful friend and follower.
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Lord Essex is in the same place. Her Majesty's anger seems
to be appeased in nothing. Letters have come from Tyrone and
Warham St. Leger about the truce. Lord Dunkelly and Sir
Christopher St. Lawrence were at court; her Majesty used
them graciously, but told them they had made a scornfull
journey. The Earl is very sick; her Majesty would not suffer
Dr. Bruen to go to him, but was content he should confer with
his doctors. I write this, because you may judge how offended
her Majesty is.
On Thursday her Majesty made known to Lord Mountjoy
her intention to send him to Ireland. I hear he excused it, for
he found himself unable to abide the climate of Ireland.
Wherein he shows his love to the Earl, for it is thought that if
anything procure his liberty, it will be the necessity of sending
him over again. But it may be her Majesty would not have
the world think she is so bare of commanders. If Lord Mount-
joy can put it off, it will surely be laid on a meaner man, Sir
Francis Vere; or if you were in England, an opinion is you
should be sent. But whose lot soever it is to go, shall find it
a weary burden.
"Yt were to be wished that some good body wold mediate a
peace betwen the Earle and Mr. Secretary. Her Majesty
doth favor and trust Mr. Secretary most of any, and surely if
they were reconciled [he] is able to doe the Earle great
pleasure. A speach there is that my Lord Harry goes about
yt."
Her Majesty went yesterday to dinner to Moulsey, my Lady
Edmondes', and returned again at night.
I hear my Lord of Nottingham has a grant of 2001. a year in
fee simple from the Queen for ever of the bishopric of Ely's
lands.
It is believed the peace with Spain will go forward. Some
think the cautionary towns will be delivered up to the States;
whereupon our imagination grows that the garrisons shall be
sent into Ireland. Others say her Majesty will not part with
them, till she have good assurance for her treasure disbursed.
"Yt is not fitt for poore men to medle with the doinges of
great princes, but methinckes we shall infinitely discontent our
ancient assured frends to benefitt our mortall ennemies.
The keeping of Flushing wold be a bridle to secure the peace
intended, if her Majesty may keape yt with the consent of both
parties." My Lord Gray is very desirous of it, if you partwith it.
I believe few will be found willing to go to Ireland. If it
should be laid on you, you were undone, unless you might keep
Flushing.
Collins, ii. 134, with omissions; from C. 32.
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GEORGE GILPIN to SIR ROBERT SYDNEY.
1599, October 23. The Hague. I delivered your letters,
but the fresh arrival of Caron "busyed their heades so as they
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tooke small pleasure and have lesse leasure to intende pryvate
matters." The States speak little of what they think or mean
to do. I will be ready to do you all the service I can.
"The letter to Mr. Buzenvall was delivered at his house.
Caron is com about his pryvate busines, but withall had ordre
from her Majesty about the matter of peace.'
""
iv. 218. 1 pp.
ROWLAND WHYTE to SIR ROBERT SYDNEY.
1599, October 25. Strand. . . . “Your Spanish bookes you
shall have up on Friday come senight sent to you, for till then
the Spanish dictionary and grammar will not be ready."
""
These are returned from Ireland: Southampton, Donkelly,
Cromwell, St. Laurence, Germin, Dockray, Lovell, Counestable,
Vernon, Pooley, Linley. Mr. Maddox is still at Dublin with
some others, to looke to my lord Essex' stuffe.”
"My Lady of Huntingdons return to Court is very uncertain,
for she hath no lodging there; yt may be when the Queen
comes to Londen about the 17 of November she wilbe a courtier.
Yet the Queen's comming is doutfull."
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'You desire to know how things stand at Court, and how
farre your leave is delt in. In myne by the last post of
the 20. . . I writt particularly of many things. . . . I hope
you have receved yt."
Upon Sunday last the Lords were with the Queen in Council
about Lord Essex; they were all desirous her Majesty would
enlarge him. She very angerly told them such a contempt ought
to be publicly punished. Answer was made that it stood not in
her honour and clemency to do it. She commanded a brief to
be made of his contempts: that he had knighted many, contrary
to her pleasure; had made Lord Southampton general of horse,
contrary to her will; that he returned, being expressly com-
manded not to. All the Lords are in this matter his friends.
It is thought he shall be removed to his own house, and thence
called before four of the Lords, and some punishment laid upon
him in private. All the Lords are gone this evening to the
Court; some resolution will surely be taken ere they return.
He is grown very weak and ill by grief; eats little and only
sustains life by constant drinking.
300 brother has done all he could to mediate between 1000
[Essex] and 200 [Sir R. Cecil], but finds 200 unwilling
Thus far it is brought that 200 be content to show no malice
towards him, though he hath good cause in unfriendly speeches
1000 used, and in the letters he sent to the Queen.
Sir W. Browne follows your leave to Mr. Secretary, who would
have him attend my Lord Admiral: the Admiral protested he
would do it, and next to his own children most loved you.
Sir F. Vere has taken his leave of the Queen, and is ready to
go to his government. My Lord Gray is at Court and follows
Mr. Secretary very dutifully.
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My Lady will be here again within 8 days. Baynard's Castle
is ready for her.
iv. 220, and C. 35. 4 pp. The latter part is printed by
Collins, ii. 135, with omissions.
ROWLAND WHYTE to SIR ROBERT SYDNEY.
1599, October 26. Strand.-This day all the Lords were at
Court. All hoping my Lord of Essex should be put at liberty.
But they are returned and nothing done; her Majesty putting
it off till Saturday, hearing that some of the Earl's friends
should say he was wrongfully imprisoned. They are to blame,
for he confesses his faults and is sorry for them, which are that
he came over without leave, that he made so many knights,
that he made the Lord Southampton generall of the horse, all
contrary to her Majesty's will.
The voice continues that my Lord Montjoy shall go to
Ireland. "Sir Melchior Jenen is at Court, and came of
purpose to save his reputacion best here. Sir Charles Blunt
on his way coming to London died, and there is an end of
the quarrell." Sir John Gilbert came to Sir Christopher St.
Lawrence to know if, because he did not pledge my Lord
of Essex, he would stab him; for so it was given out that
Sir Christopher should say. Sir Christopher said it was a lie;
but what he said he would maintain with his sword. Sir John
replied he pledged it not, because he was allied to a contrary
faction. If that was so it was great unadvisedness in both.
"Two daies agon, the overthrow of Turnholt was acted upon
a stage, and all your names used that were at yt; especially
Sir Francis Veres, and he that plaid that part gott a beard
resembling his, and a watchet satten doublett, with hose trimd
with silver lace. It was full of quips; I saw it not, but I hard
it was soe.”(1)
It is reported generally that the garrison of Flushing is weak,
and has few soldiers, only shoemakers, tailors and labourers
are put into companies to fill the numbers. .
Collins, ii. 136, with omissions; from C. 36.
ROWLAND WHYTE to SIR ROBERT SYDNEY.
1599, October 27. Saturday. The Strand.-" My duty very
humbly remembred. Touching the Earle of Essex I find
nothing donne, notwithstanding the Lords often meetings about
yt. Yt is very like that to satisfie her Majesty and the world he
wilbe called to publique question. I heare that he hath made
all the submissive meanes that may be to crave her Majestys
pardon for his contempt and offences, but her grace and mercy
as yet doe not appeare towards hym."
"The Lords all seeme to be interestors for hym to the Queen,
and none more desirous to doe good offices in his behalf then
(1) Collins made up his version from this and the next letter.
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Mr. Secretary, whom my Lord reputed his ennemy; the Earle
is pitifully troubled with a rhewme and stone: yt may be yt is
for want of exercise. He greatly desires to know her Majestys
pleasure.
""
"A rumor is that the Queen shuld say she ment to correct hym,
not to destroy hym; but as yet the Earle tastes no fruit of her
heavenly favor. My Lord Montjoy must and is apointed to
make hymself ready for Yreland, which in my opinion is as
much to say as that my Lord of Essex shall never be imploied
again in any thing; yet 200 [Cecil] advises my Lord Mountjoy
not to be to hastie in preparing.'
"To morrow all such as are in England, and have comands
of horse or foote in Yreland are warned to be at Court; whence
they shalbe sent to their charge, or their places bestowed on
others, as the Earle of Southampton, Lord Donkelly, Sir Harry
Davors, St. Larrance, Dockery, Constable, and divers others."
"Betwen the Lord Donkelly and Sir Calistenis Brooke is
growen unkindnes, and a comandment layd upon them not to
quarrell.
"I heare that St. Larrance is emprisoned: yt is like to be
about his speaches, and joining with Sir John Gilbert."
"Yt is feared that the truce in Yreland is not like to continew.
I heare that 400 [Lord Cobham] having the assistance of 900
[Buckhurst], 100 [Sir J. Fortescue] and 200 [Sir R. Cecil] is
about to beg Oteford of the Queen, and that somebody hath
bene from hym in hand with Mr. Johns to buy his tearme.
Tomorrow I wilbe at Court, and all that I can doe is to desire
c.c. [Lady Huntingdon] and 600 [Lord Nottingham] to stop yt,
by acquainting her Majestie with the wrong and disgrace shalbe
donne unto you in your cowntrey. I thinck yt best that my Lady
come up spedely and deliver a peticion to the Queen. I hope
she wilbe here within 7 daies. I wold your Lordship self wold
wryte to the Queen about yt, for I feare me you have no frends
here that will stand firmly like frends unto you.
"Yt was told me that 29 [Sir F. Vere] did expect a cownsailors
place and marvailes he goes without yt; he hath purchased
400 a yeare land; he had an opinion that he should have
growen great in Court, and looked to have had a lodging apointed
for hym. Sir Francis Vere is dispascht with very kynd letters
to the States in his grace. He was much respected here, having
the hapines of their favor, that her Majesty most trustes, most
favors."
""
""
"120 hath shewed himself an honest kynd frend to the
Lord E[ssex], and is sayd to have spoken very gravely in his
behalf, but I see no grownd for his liberty, yet his frends doe
hope yt wilbe within 4 or 5 daies. I beleve yt not. Touching
your leave, Sir William Browne will surely bring you certain
word of the grant or deniall of yt: tomorrow he kisses the
Queens hands.'
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P.S. "This after noone I saw the overthrow of Turnhold
playd, and saw Sir Robert Sidney and Sir Francis Vere upon
the stage, killing, slaying, and overthrowing the Spaniard.
There is most honorable mention made of your service in
seconding Sir Francis Vere being ingaged.”
iv. 219. 2 pp.
GEORGE GILPIN to SIR ROBERT SYDNEY.
1599, October 28. The Hague.-The messenger arrived
with the despatch containing what was committed to Caron's
report. I was heard yesterday, and after their manner received
answer for that time. His Excellency is written for to come
hither, and then will be proceeded further. There is much talk
of deputies from the Empire to propound an agreement between
the Archduke and these provinces. I see no danger that these
men will incline to such by their wills, but what the people
may force them to, that is the doubt.
Collins, ii. 136; from C. 37.
ROWLAND WHYTE to SIR ROBERT SYDNEY.
1599, October 31. Strand.-In my last of 27 Oct. I signified
that 400 [Lord Cobham] went about to procure Otford Park
from the Queen. Since then I went to 100 [Sir John Fortescue]
and besought him no such dishonour might be done to you.
He answered that he knew none that went about it; he had
made the Queen know the offer made by you, and who gives
most must have it. I fear 900 [Lord Buckhurst] has an oar
in it, to get some state in reversion after your life. I spake
to 600 [Lord Nottingham] and he bid me go to 100 and 900,
for in these matters of the Queen's lands they dealt most.
I was with c.c. [Countess of Huntingdon] who could not tell
what to say in respect of 400 own credit. I asked her advice on
this course her Majesty was shortly coming to London by
way of Chelsey, where she thinks to lie 3 days; "if my Lady
Sidney with her children came to doe her duty unto her, and
their proferd a peticion
to have a further state in the
park, whether yt might not prevent the motion of others."
She liked well of it, and I am going to persuade my Lady to
come up. I have got the litter of Lord Worcester. The
petition must be very short, else it will never be read.
Lord Montjoy must go to Ireland. On Monday the Lords
conferred with Lord Essex at York House about Ireland. I
hear no hope of speedy liberty. All captains that have charge
in Ireland are commanded to be gone. On Sunday St. Lawrence
was before the Lords; 200 [Sir R. Cecil] told him that he had
used indecent speeches of him; St. Lawrence answered,
passionate as a soldier, that whoever told him was a villain.
He was commanded to return to his charge.
"Here is
no speach of any creation, the tyme is to full of unquietnes.
""
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Sir W. Browne kissed the Queen's hands on Sunday; he is
commanded to stay till she have further speech with him.
Collins, ii. 137, with omissions; from C. 38.
GEORGE GILPIN to SIR ROBERT SYDNEY.
1599, November 2. The Hague. I perceive a distaste(¹)
of the course her Majesty intends to take, not so much in respect
of the towns cautionary as of the trade which they are like to
lose. The States consult daily but cannot resolve. Caron is
gone to his Excellency. I would fain see you, but dare not stir ;
since Sir F. Vere, on his return, may have further order about
these matters. I am doing about your cause, which I press
hard for. The Duke of Aerschot's coming to Cruyninghen is
not unknown to you; if the States had not granted thereto
for the Duchess' sake, it should not have been prevented now.
I would gladly hear how Mons. de Vyquas carried himself in
Zeeland; it seems his purpose was other than to see the country;
France is great and rich, yet such a parcel as these provinces
would not be neglected; I see no inclination of this people that
way. The enemy is drawn up towards the Maas. The Dutches
begin to revive, and there are men put unto Soest. Solms keeps
his house, up to the ears in alchemy.
Collins ii. 138; from C. 39.
ROW[LAND] WHYTE to SIR ROBERT SYDNEY.
1599, November 3. Strand.
“I had much a doe to
persuade my Lady to come up, she being soe farre in love with
sweet Penshurst; and nothing cold have brought her unto yt,
but the protestations I made that the parke wold be gonne,
if she wold not take the paines in your Lordships absence to
come up and to the Court; besides that it might greatly further
your leave. The Queen's litter is at Penshurst, and upon Monday
or Tuesday she wilbe in London." "What Sir William Brown
hath donne in Court about your leave, I doubt not he will
advertise yt unto you."
..
My Lord of Essex is still at my Lord Keepers, and her
Majesties displeasure continues. My Lord Montjoy doth
assuredly goe for Yreland, and prepares for yt. Touching 29
[Sir F. Vere] being with 1000 [Essex], I cannot beleve yt, for
he speakes with nobody but his own servants: but for your
satisfaction I will learne the truth, and canne doe yt."
"Touching the peace yt will assuredly goe forward, but what
shalbecome of the cawtionary townes is very doubtfull; if her
Majesty deliver them up to the States, there is reason her
Majesty care for your Lordship and the officers of the town, and
I trust she will bestow a place of honor upon you, and pensions
upon the rest.
the rest. But if her Majesty resolve to keape them, yt
(1) Collins, "detaste."
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will be the bravest government in the world, and I cold wish
your Lordship to keape yt, for in parting with yt, you part
with a great deale of honor to come and sue here for uncertain
honor.
,,
"My Lord Harbart wrytt very earnestly for Bay Leigh to
my Lady; to hym she lent hym, but to none other wold she
have donne yt; yt may be he will runne at tilt, or lend the
horse to Sir Thomas Garrett."
"The Queen wilbe at London 4 daies before the coronacion ;
how long her Majesty will stay here is not knowen. A speach
goes that she will make cownsailors, but I will not beleve yt
till yt be donne. I will put 600 [Earl of Nottingham] in mynd
of you, but I see hym not imbrace your affaires with that care
as a frende ought to doe.'
P.S.-"The deputyes of the States are daily expected here."
iv. 221. 2 pp.
ROWLAND WHYTE to SIR ROBERT SYDNEY.
1599, November 4. Baynard's Castle. Your leave was by my
Lady Huntingdon moved, which the Queen has not granted
nor denied. As for 600 [Nottingham] I see nothing of him
but vain protestations; a speech of his that with such an army
as the Earl had the French King might be driven out of France,
occasioned the French ambassador to come to Court, and as
it is thought he complained. It also seems he had instructions
to deal for the Earl's liberty, but found her very short and bitter
in that point. . . . Some lightening of pity appears, for she
is pleased he shall have the liberty of the garden.
The Earl's friends believe he shall be removed to his own
house, and in time shall come to Court, but shall no more be
employed. What is wrought for his good is done by the
ladies who have access to the Queen. Her Majesty is well and
removes not to Richmond till Friday. Lord Herbert will be
here next week. "Monsr. Charon hath bene at Court, and hath
made an unpleasing excuse for the States. I heare her Majesty
resolves to goe one with the peace for all their not sending."
You understood by Mons. Lesieur his entertainment in
Denmark. Letters from the King were here a day before him,
signifying that if her Majesty appointed persons to meet such
as he should send in an indifferent place, there matters should
be determined.
Collins ii. 139; with some omissions; from C. 40.
GEORGE GILPIN to SIR ROBERT SYDNEY.
1599, November 8. The Hague. I have received yours of
the 4th and 5th, "boath in effecte to lyke purpose, but that in
the last youe confirme Sir Francis Veres despatch; whoe yt
may be arryved yesternight, for wee harde greate showtinge at
the Briele; and comminge with such a commission as your
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Lordship sayeth he doth, he cannot be but welcom to those
have bin so good masters unto him, though the matter is
nothing plausible nor pleasaunt, as youe do very wel know and
conceave. I hard and had fownde afore somwhat of his purpose,
to possesse him selfe of all, but yt falleth owt often qui todo
quiere todo pierde; and as all thinges have their tyme so shall he,
and other poorer men also, whoe though they cannot lyve as
they would, yet wilbe contented to lyve as they can: and a cat
(as our proverbe is) may looke on a kinge: veritas odium parit,
quæ opprimi, suppremi autem non potest. Your Lordship is in
a good place, and God be thanked, youe are besides otherwise
very wel provyded, inhabled every way to withstand all assaultes
of adversaries."
"Monsieur Caron is retorned from his Excellencie, where
he hath bestowed som tyme and labour, but to so good
purpose, as he lefte him in better tune then he fownd him,
and now stayeth for his dispatch, which is preparinge; but
yt may be will prolonge his departure till they of Holland
be mett.
He is yet unresolved wether to com towardes
Zeland afore, or to stay and take yt in his way when he shall
retorne.
His Excellencie I heare wilbe here about the
endinge of the nexte weeke, and if I may know when your Lord-
ship will or shall com to Dorte, I will, God willing, meete youe
there, unlesse Sir Francis busines stay me; which I cannot
beleeve to be about the peace matters, but rather concerninge
his owne busines, which frames not so, as he expected, and
yet wants neyther officers nor others, etc."
"After the arryvall of Sir William Browne I wilbe bolde
to intreate to be partaker of such as youe shall understande,
making sure account he wilbe furnished with stoare of all,
both publicq and particular. Wee have not anie niewes but
that the Dutches revyve agayne and sweare they will repayre
former faultes. Th'emperours fiscal hath sent the mandat to
be published and put in execution against owr merchants and
their clothes, which was permitted to be set up; but the rest
wilbe wincked at til otherwise canbe provyded against such
stormes and alarmes."
iv. 222. 2 pp.
ROWLAND WHYTE to SIR ROBERT SYDNEY.
•
1599, November 10. Saturday. "Touching the park of
Oteford, my Lord Cobham sent for Mr. Johns and delt with
hym for his interest which he had from you. What his answer
was, Mr. Johns own letter unto you will certific, which my
Lady now sends.”
“I understand that her Majesty, upon the motion made unto
her for Oteford, hath denied to grawnt hymn any state in yt ;
and that 900 [Lord Buckhurst] did oppose against yt, who hath
delivered a letter for you to Sir William Brown, with wonderfull
assurances of his love to you. I was as careful as I ought to
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be in this matter and have had the advise of c.c. [Lady Hun-
tingdon] 10. 13. how to proceed. All doe agree to have my Lady
deliver unto the Queen an offer to procure your two sonnes lives
with yours, for the custody, herbag and pannage of the parke.
The offers are:
That the Parke pale shalbe repaired, which will cost cccl.
That your fee as keeper shall coste : which is vjl. 3s. 1d.
That we will give a rent of xl. a yeare.
And will maintaine a convenient nomber of deere. Soe her
Majesty shall spare cccl. charge, and yearly gain and save xvjl.
3s. 4d. As sone as ever her Majesty comes to Whyte Halle my
Lady will deliver this note with some few lines in wryting, which
shalbe pend with the advise of your fornamed good frends."
"c.c. is resolute not to deliver your letter to the Queen till there
be cawse, and that she will talke with 400 [Lord Cobham] and
lay breach of faith and promes to his charge: and yf neede
be she will thoroughly deale with the Queen about yt. Yt
seemed to me that she wold take yt to hart, and that she
doubted not to prevaile in yt. By Sir William Brown you shall
have a letter from her."
"My Lady is com up, and hath endured much trouble with
troublesome remove, carriages about Penshurst were soe hard
to come by. She is very great, and yet for all that takes
exceeding paines and care to prevent what others intend against
you. b.b. [Lady Essex] c.c. wilbe at Court of purpose to
help her to privat access to the Queens presence. I trust in
God yt will doe good; howsoever she showes herself an humble
kynd wiffe to you, and a tender loving mother to her children."
As for 600 [Nottingham], I cannot tell what I shuld say
unto hym; he doth embrace all things of yours soe coldly. Yt
may be that if 400 doe continue his purpose of making love to
his daughter, that he will not doe anything that may offend
hym and soe in the matter of your leave you may be deceaved
where you repose soe great trust. Sir William Brown nor
myself can draw them to no resolution for your leave, but that
they will take the Queen in a good humor to doe yt."
..
Your letter to 1000 [Earl of Esses] was carefully delivered
by 16 to his own hands; this answer is returned, that
he loves you and desires the continuance of your love, and
thanckes you.'
"My Lord Shandos case in law was argued upon Thursday
last, much to his advantage, and the prejudice of his niece. Yt
is verely beleved that within 14 dayes he shall have sentence,
and soe present possession. I thought good to signifie yt unto
you, and that he was with my Lady to lett her know that he
is the same and resolved to send his sonne to Flushing, that
you may direct and instruct hym."
"Since my Lady's arrivall, came William Johns of Lincolns
Inne a lawier, and brake with her a matter of marriage for
Mistress Mary, or if that wold not be, for Mistress Kate; yt
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was to know how your Lordship wold like of Sir Thos. Manxfild
eldest sonne, who is xv yeare old, and a towardly youth. He
was very inquisitive for your Lordships return; and although he
had not comission to deale in the matter, yet he besought her
Ladyship to beleve that he wold not have come unto her, but
upon the assurance of the great contentment Sir Thos. Manxfild
wold take, yf he might prevaile in what was propownded. My
Lady gave hym very many thankes, and did assure hym that
she wold acquaint you withall, and that she hoped you wold
be here before Christmas."
"9000 [Lord Herbert] is gracious at Court, and exceedingly
longes for you here, for in deed he shall want advise, and not
find whom he may trust in a matter of such moment. He hath
wrytten to Sir William Brown, soe hath 40 [Sir John Stanhope].
Your cosen Sidney travels about your matter of Sir William
Paston: assone as he hath done any thing he will wryte yt to
you."
"Strangenes continewes betwen 900 [Lord Buckhurst]
and 200 [Sir R. Cecil]. Your Spanish bookes are all redy packet,
and Thomas Novett shall have them to carry; who goes away
upon Monday."
CC
Touching 29 [Sir F. Vere] 16, assures me upon his faith that
he hath neither wrytten or been with 1000 [Essex], and therfore
what you hard is untrue. Nay, there is growen unkindnes and
yt is in a manner come to a quarrell between 8000 and 29,
upon some unmanerly speeches shuld be used by hym."
"I was mistaken when I named 300 brother, yt shuld have
been his unckell: and where I wrytt that 200 [Sir R. Cecil] did
offer to doe all good offices for 1000 [Essex], I did not meane that
he sought his love, for he only did yt for the good of her Majestys
service. And sure yt is that 200 is not desirous to be frends,
1000 having given hym very just cause to hate hym: yet very
honorably he doth continue his good offices for the generall
good."
"I was married 2 moneths agone, which for some private
respects I kept from the world and my honorable frends
as long as I cold. I trust my Lady being at Court will
effect your leave and some good order for the matter of Oteford.
By Thomas Novett and the Liftenant Governor you shall surely
receve a great many letters. You will be able out of them to
judge how things stand here.'
""
"Sir William Brown hath donne you great honor here;
He hath receved here very special kynd usage.
"The Queen dines this day at Putney Park, at Sir William
Cornwallis lodge. Upon Tuesday God willing she wilbe in
Londen, but will dine at Chelsey."
•
P.S." This day Mr. William was born My Lady
Walsingham hath gott her husbands liffe, her own and her
sonnes in Eltam Parke. It is under the Great Seale already."
iv. 223. 4 pp.
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ROWLAND WHYTE to SIR ROBERT SYDNEY.
1599, November 10. Baynard's Castle.-Lord Montjoy's
going into Ireland grows colder every day. It is said there is a
resolution that Lord Essex shall be called before the Lords, and
receive some sharp admonition, and be committed to his own
house; where if he keep himself humble and retiredly, and
suffer no access nor gallantry, it is hoped the Queen's favour
may be won; the voice is he shall go again to Ireland. Sir
John Harrington is newly arrived. . . he was with Tyrone,
whom he reports very strong, and without the Earl of Essex
going over again, to be suspected how he will hold the treaty.
Sir Jeffrey Fenton is to treat with him; but Harrington is
of opinion that he will not hear him, or believe anything from
any one but Lord Essex.
Collins ii., 140; from C. 41.
GEORGE GILPIN to SIR ROBERT SYDNEY.
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1599, November 11. The Hague.-Mr. Caron's dispatch is
ready, but he is stayed till the States of Holland be met, which
must be tomorrow..
"I thinke he will take his leave and com
to youe. . . . His Excellencie, after longe hoveringe about
Nimeghen, hath used matters so that the Baron of Rheydt,
under cullor of dowbt he had of the Spaniards practises against
Emmerick, hath requested the States ayde, and so receavyd
their garrison, kepinge the towne togither for the Dutches,
least yt might have com to passe with yt as with Gennep;
and hereuppon is there written as much to the sayd Princes,
and wee the whylest possessed of a place to serve for a
bulwarcke to owr frontyre."
"Yt is written for certain that the Duke of Brunswick
and the Marcqgrave of Ansbach are resolvyd to go forwarde
with their former resolution against the Spaniard; but the
Landtgrave cannot yet declare him selfe, because the other
of Marpurgh, whoe is of the same house, must also first
yelde his consent, which is not yet procured, and dowbtfull
what he will do. His Excellencie, wee thinke, will now not
stay longe from us after that he shall have provyded Emmerick
and taken order for the defence of thother frontyres against all
attempts.
"This frost and Sir Frances Veres comminge I feare wille
stay me against my will and purpose: and yet yt is ass[ured]
me he hath no commission onely touchinge him and his
commaund, and happely these present occasions may spede
him; els was there lykelyhood that his captaines would have
stirred furder against the order of payinge of the comp[anies]
by treasorers etc. I know he imagines wunders of me, and I
protest unto youe I meddle nor deale in any sorte in that may
concerne him, nor will yf I be not forced.'
""
iv. 224. 1 pp.
""
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ROWLAND WHYTE to SIR ROBERT SYDNEY.
"For our
1599, November 13. Baynard's Castle.-. . .
proceeding in Oteford, we doe yt with very good advise, that no
body shall take exceptions at yt. Your letter to the Queen shall
not be delivered but upon good cawse and good advise. My
Lady and all the children are at my Lady Huntingdons. The
Queen wilbe a none at Whyte Hall. All the citty are gon to
meet her Majesty. My Lord of Essex continues where he did,
and is like to doe soe. In hast I am forced to make and [sic]
end, and to send this to Gravesend after Sir William Brown.
iv. 225. 1 p.
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ROWLAND WHYTE to SIR ROBERT SYDNEY.
1599, November 13. Baynard's Castle.-... Lord Nottingham
has a suit of his own, which I believe this day will be effected
at the Queen's being at his house in Chelsea; until it be ended,
he will not trouble the Queen for any other thing. 200 [Sir
R. Cecil] is married or to be married; which 1500 [the Queen]
is offended withal, affirming he promised never to marry.
There is a warrant to commit 1000 [Essex] to the Tower, but
140 doth oppose . . . The hope of liberty grows cold.
Mr. Secretary remembers his promise and will write unto you.
Touching Otford, Lord Cobham was minded to purchase all the
manor, but the Queen would not part with such an honour.
There is no dealing for the fee-farm. My Lady shall proceed
with that most easy course of procuring three lives in the
custody, herbage and pannage of the park.
I hear that between 400 [Lord Cobham] and 24 [Sir Walter
Raleigh] is grown a deep unkindness. "My Lord Darby hath
put up the playes of the children in Pawles to his great paines
and charge." Mrs. Ratcliffe, the maid of honour, died on
Sunday last.
There is word that Tirone has given warning he will not
continue the truce. Lord Montjoy is commanded to prepare,
for her Majesty seems resolved that Lord Essex shall never
command in her wars.
404 [Sir Gilly Merrick] tells me
that 1000 [Essex] would have me commend him to you. 9000
[Herbert] goes on in the matter of leave; . .
he will give
your return all the furtherance he may. 5000 is wholly given to
200 [Sir R. Cecil]. Now Mrs. Ratcliffe is dead, Lady Kildare
hopes Lord Cobham will proceed on his suit to her. "The
deputyes of the States are daily expected, and yt is wondred
at they stay soe long.'
Collins, ii. 140, with omissions; from C. 42.
""
ROWLAND WHYTE to SIR ROBERT SYDNEY.
1599, November 15. Baynard's Castle. Your leave is
afoot.
Lady Warwick has spoken with my Lord Cobham,
who told her that he never sought Otford, but by the way of
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purchase.
The Queen's letter must not be delivered, for
the cause she specifies in her letter by Sir William Browne.
My Lady is advised not to move about Otford till your leave
is granted in the meantime she is not idle in visiting her great
friends.
:
As the Queen passed by the fair new house in Chelsea, Sir
Arthur Gorge presented her with a jewel. Lord Dunkelly
and Sir Calisthenes Brooke fought this day.
Some say
Lord Essex shall to the Tower, others to his house. Tirone is
out and refuses to speak with Sir Geoffrey Fenton, which it is
thought will be imputed to my Lord's coming away. . . .
Lord Montjoy is still commanded to prepare, but when all comes
to all I believe the Earl must be sent over again.
Sir Richard Shuttleworth is dead and many sue for the place.
London is now full of lords and ladies. Lady Bedford is very
kind to your children when she meets them abroad.
Collins, ii. 141, with omissions; from C. 43.
GEORGE GILPIN to SIR ROBERT SYDNEY.
1599, November 19. The Hague.-I had not time to write
last week, being busy with Mr. Caron's departure. "On Satter-
day he had his dispatch, and yesterday went to Delft, this
morninge to Roterdam and there . . . will take shippinge
towards youe.
I am sure he will see and conferre with
your Lordship of all, his chief charge (as I understande) beinge
to let her Majesty understand the difficulties fownd in that
propownded; so as withowt the communicatinge of yt to their
principalls, (which shalbe don in fit tyme and after the best
sorte) they cannot resolve nor make an absolute aunswere;
which their desire is hir Majesty will please to interpreate of
accordingly. In the meane whyle, I think their purpose is to
sownd the humors of the better sorte of the people, and prepare
them unto theirs, exspectinge what the tyme may bringe fourth,
and live in hope of alteration; whereof in the judgement of
the greater number the lykelyhood is great."
"Our solgiars are sent and may already com into garrison,
his Excellencie being looked for tomorrowe or nexte daye at the
furdest. Sir Francis Vere cam on Satterday into the Briele,
and none with him but his owne men, and Captain Daniel
Vere what he bringeth not yet harde. I had letters
the same day very fresh from Mr. Secretary about former
matters, . and not one worde of any thinge that should
be committed to him, though I beleve and am certain that
he would not have refused any commission that might bringe
credit or proffit, what wronge or harme soever yt were to
others. I hope to wade thorowe wel enouch, though the
springe tydes make the greater waters. His captaines beginne
to speake, and a whole loade of hay will not stoppe the mouthes
of those that afore overpassed all with sylence in hope of
amendment; and poore men shalbe more cared for hereafter,
then ever he or his have don.'
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"If your Lordship wryte to the Counsell of State yt cannot be
amisse, and I will second yt, to thende that that which hath not
bin as yt ought may be redressed, and the fault layd on them
that have bin thoccasion of such miserie and spoyle of hir
Majesties subjects. Touchinge your Lordships busines, though
my last mencioned little thereof, yet hath yt not bin neglected;
for the decounts being made up are now in the handes of
States to deliberate and resolve uppon, so as ere longe youe
shall understand more."
iv. 226. 11 pp.
GEORGE GILPIN to SIR ROBERT SYDNEY.
1599, November 22. The Hague.-Here is no great matter
but of the arrival of his Excellency. . . Sir F. Vere came
yesternight, and, as I hear, has been this morning with these
men and his Excellency. The States labour about the con-
tributions, and some of your province being come, I understand
all things will be accommodated by means of his Excellency,
and ere long the state of war will be taken in hand. There are
letters from certain noblemen of the Empire to make an agree-
ment, but as far as I can perceive they will have a cold suit thereof.
Collins ii. 142; from C. 44.
ROWLAND WHYTE to SIR ROBERT SYDNEY.
1599, November 23.-The 17 and 18 were so foul, as the tilting
was put off till the 19 and then ran. They ran again the
21. . Mrs. Ratcliffe was buried this day at Westminster,
as a nobleman's daughter by the Queen's command. . . Lady
Essex is a most sorrowful creature, she wears all black of the
meanest price. Her Majesty's anger continues and an
opinion is held he shall have no liberty in haste. .
"Out of Ireland word is brought that Tirone will hardly
keape the truce, but prepares to goe to Monster to confer with
Desmond." Here is now little speech of Lord Montjoy going.
Lord Essex is very sick of the stone and stranguillon.
It is said Mr. Secretary has done all good offices for Lord
Essex. .. My Lady ventured to Court this day, where she
met Lady Huntingdon, Lady Warwick, and Lord and Lady
Nottingham, who assure her they will deal earnestly for your
Some say 200 [Sir R. Cecil] is married to 5000
eldest daughter, which may occasion unkindness when it is
known.
return.
Collins, ii. 142, with slight omissions; from C. 45.
ROWLAND WHYTE to SIR ROBERT SYDNEY.
1599, November 24. London. My last was yesterday; the
passage now being dangerous I think it not amiss to trouble you
again with the contents.
There are daily advertisements
out of Ireland of the miseries of that kingdom.
Tirone has
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taken Sir Edward Harbert's castle in Offaly, and comes with all
his forces to the Pale; her Majesty's subjects do retire to the
towns.
I heard that b.b. [Lady Essex] sent 1500 [the Queen] a jewel,
but it would not be accepted. . . . This news of Ireland troubles
her Majesty, and 'tis thought she lays the disorders to the
Earl's return without leave.
Lord Herbert is beloved at
Court of all men, and is careful for your leave.
Collins, ii. 143, with slight omissions; from C. 46.
ROWLAND WHYTE to SIR ROBERT SYDNEY.
1599, November 29.(1) Baynard's Castle. . . . Touching
Otford it was thought good not to make further suit as yet; I
allow your opinion to prepare the Queen unto it, by some fine
present. As to your leave. . .. Lord Nottingham found it
would hardly be granted till the States' arrival. . . . Lord
Herbert longs for you here: he will undertake to persuade
2000 [Earl of Pembroke] to resign to you the place desired. . .
I have some cause to believe that 600 [Lord Nottingham] would
desire to have him match in his house; I only answer that a
fitter instrument than yourself cannot be found if you might be
brought to deal in it; which you might do, if you were here.
My Lady was this morning brought safely to bed of a goodly
girl...
before six o'clock. The Archbishop of Cashel com-
plained against Mr. Barrett, her Majesty's chaplain, who
preached against him. Barrett is committed to the Dean of
Westminster.
On Sunday my Lady Essex came to the Court all in
black, and all she wore was not valued at 51. She came
to c.c. [Lady Huntingdon] chamber, who came not to her:
her desire was that she would move her Majesty to give her
leave to go see 1000 [Lord Essex]. Answer was returned that
she must attend her Majesty's pleasure and come no more to
Court. . . . On Monday it was believed the Earl should have
been sent to the Tower; but it fell out otherwise, and one of
the guard who gave it out had his coat taken from him..
Out of Ireland it is advertised that the rebel has by pro-
clamation made known that they are all free from duty or
obedience to her Majesty, being by the Pope excommunicated.
Her Majesty is resolved to send over Lord Montjoy.
The kingdom is in great danger, the rebell and his confederates
being in arms, putting all they find to fire and sword. .
Her Majesty is in good health; speech is she will remove to
Richmond 7 days hence. My Lady is well in bed.
Collins, ii. 143-5, with slight omissions; from C. 47.
ROWLAND WHYTE to SIR ROBERT SYDNEY.
1599, November 29. Baynard's Castle.-Campion shall know
that he has dealt badly with you. "My Lady is fallen out with
(1) It seems clear from White's letter of 30 Nov. that the true date of this
and the next two letters was 28 Nov, See also the P.S, to the third letter,
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hym and takes beere of another. At this passage your Lordship
shall receve 2 tonne of stronger beere." Your cousin Sydney
respects your kind usage. I understand you purpose to borrow
money of him, but would advise you to forbear; to do so is
the way to lose him. I send the state of your account with
the merchants; if you sign the bill for 1201., it may be they
will part with 100l. to pay wages.
iv. 228. 1 p. Endorsed: By Waghorn.
ROWLAND WHYTE to SIR ROBERT SYDNEY.
1599, November 29.-Having made an end of two great
packets to you, my Lady wills me to signify she desires you to
make choice of "goships" out of those names she sends you; the
Earl of Rutland, Sir Walter Rawleigh, Sir George Carew; the
Lady Nottingham, the young Lady Hunsdon, the Lady Raw-
leigh. This evening the Countess of Bedford came to visit my
Lady, and assured her she loved you above all her friends.
Lord Herbert is gone to Ramesbury hoping to see you soon.
It
shall be no fault of mine if 600 [Earl of Nottingham] would do it.
P.S." My Lady was brought to bed the 28 November
between 5 and 6 in the morning of a daughter.
iv. 227. 1 p. Endorsed: By Waghorn."
GEORGE GILPIN to SIR ROBERT Sydney.
1599, November 30. The Hague.-The meeting of Holland
has continued long, and has so busied the Advocate, that the
General States have assembled more seldom, which is a cause
why your and others decounts have not been ended. Now I
hope it will not be long. Sir F. Vere has made his proposition
by her Majesty's letters of credence thanking the States for
their readiness to send succours, and commending their wisdom
in sending their army to sea; for the treaty about the peace,
he declared there was no more done than was certified by Mons.
Caron. He requested no answer, so is that negotiation ended
for the time.
:
His Excellency is here. Count John of Nassau puts these
men in hope that the Elector Palatine means to be doing again,
but can hardly be believed.
These men expect an answer
from Mons. Caron, then to resolve further what to say to her
Majesty, which I think will be to persevere in refusal.
Touching your going over, methinks it were better to defer the
same.
Collins, ii. 145; from C. 48.
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ROWLAND WHYTE to SIR ROBERT SYDNEY.
1599, November 30.-"I dispatcht Waghorn(1) away upon
Wednesday night with three packets of mine sealed up in one
bundell. In them shall your Lordship understand of my Lady's
(1) See the endorsement on the two latter letters of "29" Nov. This shows
the true date was 28 Nov.
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safe deliverance." ... Yesterday being Thursday was a Star
Chamber day, when public declaration was made by the Lords
of the Earl of Essex' imprisonment, setting out the reasons
for his being sent to Ireland, his concluding a truce, and return-
ing without leave; and that her Majesty had spent from April
to October 300,000l. All the Lords spoke to this effect.
"I am promised a particuler discours of each speach of the
Lords in Starr Chamber, touching this matter, which I will send
you."
Collins, ii. 146, but omitting the commencement; from C. 49.
FRANCIS WOODWARD to SIR ROBERT SYDNEY.
1599, November 30. London.-As to a presentation [to a
living] for Mr. Price. My Lady was delivered on Wednesday
morning last; and she is as well as a woman in the case may be.
There was yesterday, being the 29th of this month, a very great
assembly of Privy Councillors and Judges in the Star Chamber.
At which place there was public declaration by every one of the
Council of her Majesty's pleasure and their opinions concerning
the estate and proceedings of the matter of Ireland..
・ ・ The
opinions of the Lord Keeper, Lord Buckhurst and the Lord
Admiral are then set out at length. "The rest did speake so
softely, and the thronge and presse so mightie, that I was dryven
so farr back, that I could not hear what they said. Mr.
Secretary made a longe speeche, but I could not understand him
for the reason aforesad." I came not in time to take a place
where I might conveniently hear such matters as were declared,
neither will my remembrance nor my skill sett downe such
thinges as I did here in such sorte as they were spoken."
Collins, ii. 146-8, with a slight omission; from C. 50.
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ROWLAND WHYTE to SIR ROBERT SYDNEY.
66
1599, December 1. Baynard's Castle.
The declara-
cion the Lords made in Starrchamber in open court of the Earles
misgovernment in Ireland, where in deed all the errors and
faults he comytted, either in the warre or towards her sacred
Majestie, was plainly and truly sett down by them, hath given
all the world great satisfaction of the just cause her Majestie
had to proceed against hym in the manner she doth.”
"What shalbecome of hym in tyme will appere; if to his
howse he be removed, there is some hope of liberty and mercy ;
if to the Towre, then surely his offences seeme to be more grevous
then such as I am must enter into. For Arcana principis are
not to be medled in."
"Tomorrow the Earles houshold, being 160, are dispersed,
and every man to seeke a new fortune; some few are retained
to attend hym, where yt wilbe her Majesties will to send hym."
"This is the greatest downfall I have seen in my daies, which
makes me see the vanity of the world."
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My Lord Montjoy must goe into Ireland, but as yet yt is
not knowen in what sort. With hym goes Sir George Carew to be
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Lord President of Munster; some thincke he shall have à
treasurer and a comissary a part for that government, and
not to be under the comand of a deputy; he is a worthy valiant
gentleman, that knowes the countrey, and is able to doe her
Majesty good service. He hath very good frends in Court.”
"Yt may be that the old companies wilbe taken out of the
cawtionary townes for the service of Ireland. Yt were good you
might keape your old captens with new companies, though you
did part with the old soldiors; for I know you are beloved of
such as are now in your government."
"Touching your Parke, I cannot possibly heare that 400
[Lord Cobham] goes about yt; yt is donne so secret yf it be
donne, that I cannot by any meanes com to the knoledge of it.
I have besoght 100 [Sir J. Fortescae] to lett me know if
there were any such thing; he protestes there is not, and that
he is sure her Majesty will not part with yt to any."
"My Lady of Northumberland and her lord are not yet come
together; he once offered her 1000l. a yeare to live a part; she
desired as much as she brought, which was 1500l., and now tis
bruted he will give her but 500l.; men lay most fault in her,
for this seperacion.
"The Earle of Northumberland and 24 [Sir W. Raleigh] are
very great and inward frends. As yet 24 hath not bene with
my Lady, though she once sent and desired yt."
"Touching the office in the Marches, I doe find yt wilbe
resigned unto you, if you have strength in Court to carry yt.
In your own wisdome meditate upon some course how yt may
be compassed for you. I can thinck of none, but by an
alliance with 600 [Earl of Nottingham] to be procured by your
meanes."
دو
“Her Majesty, God bethancked, is in perfect good health,
which all good men have cawse to rejoice in.'
""
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The most part of our nobility doe thincke you a blessed man
to have soe honorable a government free from all complaints
and informacions; leave yt when you will, you part with your
greatest honor; for here yt is hardly gotten, where many that
thincke they deserve much, have long lived in expectacion of
preferment."
"To conclude, my Lady is well, and longes to have you apoint
her goships. All your children are well, and this litle pretty
new born doughter of yours is as faire as the rest.”
iv. 229. 3 pp.
ROWLAND WHYTE to SIR ROBERT SYDNEY.
1599, December 6. Whitehall." The Earle continues where
he did, and the adverse party much troubled at some smale
favor or speach used of the Earle by the Queen."
"Mons.
Charon had access; her Majesty wold not suffer hym to kneele,
caused hym to sitt down very neare her, and read certain
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Articles he brought from the States."
Lord Herbert will be here before Christmas, and has no doubt
he shall persuade the resignation to you. As for your leave,
Lord Nottingham has business of his own which keeps him from
doing yours; 200 [Sir R. Cecil] will not move, but promises
to second it; Lady Huntingdon cannot do it without their
assistance. "Lord Montjoys going will not be till after
Christmas. My Lord Willoughbie is at Court now and
then."
Collins, ii. 149, omitting the conclusion; from C. 51.
ROWLAND WHYTE to SIR ROBERT SYDNEY.
1599, December 8. London.-The Earl continues very sick
at my Lord Keeper's. Yesterday the Queen removed to
Richmond. The two ladies, Northumberland and Rich, all in
black, were at Court; they were humble suitors to have the
Earl removed to a better air, for he is somewhat straitly lodged,
in respect the Lord Keeper's household is not great. The Lord
Montjoy after the holidays must be gone; the Earl of South-
ampton and Sir Henry Danvers go with him. .
"As for
your leave . . . they are loth to offend the Queen, that thinckes
Flushing in no safety, when your Lordship is away . . . 24
[Sir Walter Raleigh] is sicke still."
""
Endorsed: "Pay the post.
Collins ii. 149. From C. 52.
ROWLAND WHYTE to SIR ROBERT SYDNEY.
1599, December 13. Wednesday morning. Baynard's Castle.
-Acknowledging his letters of 4, 6 and 8 Dec. I have written
to Lord Herbert to have that Spanish Amadis de Gaule you
speak of sought out. My Lady is infinitely beholden to you for
your care of her well-doing; you are blessed in a virtuous wife
that brings forth excellent children; here is a young gallant,
Mr. Robert, who for wit and courage gives all men cause to
wonder.
The Earl of Essex sent to her Majesty his two patents of the
horse and ordnance, which her Majesty sent back again ;
that of the Marshal he keeps for life. Lady Essex had leave
yesterday to go to him; there is little hope of his recovery.
"Sir Walter Rawley hath an ague; the world suspects him
about the libels; how justly I may not judge of." Mr.
Pollard still fails to pay the 40s. I am forced to end, hoping to
find the Earl of Rutland at his house, and so to Chelsea and the
Court.
..
Endorsed: Pay the skipper.
Collins, ii. 150, with slight omissions; from C. 53.
""
GEORGE GILPIN to SIR ROBERT SYDNEY.
1599, December 13. The Hague. The 10th was yours of
the 7th delivered. I humbly thank you for news concerning the
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Earl and Ireland. From Caron these men have not anything as
yet; but fear because there is assured reports from the enemy's
quarters that there will be an agreement between her Majesty
and the King and Archduke. I do not see the least appearance
that they will yield to any parley. . . I am sorry "these men
are so longe in resolving uppon your decounts, "(1) which I think
had been done if they had been provided of money. The frost
continuing his Excellency will up, fearing lest the enemy attempt
somewhat.
Count Hohenlo is come; he condemns the
Dutches for their dealing, but swears the Duke of Brunswick
is an enemy to the Spaniard. "Sir Fr. [Vere] will kepe the
niewe Christmas here, but the English one(2) shalbe helde at the
Briele as his followers say.
""
Collins, ii. 150; with slight omissions; from C. 54.
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ROWLAND WHYTE to SIR ROBERT SYDNEY.
1599, December 15. Baynard's Castle.-On Thursday last,
by her Majesty's command, hearing that the Earl was desperately
sick, eight physicians consulted, and sent their opinion in writing
to her Majesty that he required to have his mind quieted, to
take rest, to have recreation and change of air. Her Majesty
was grieved, and sent Dr. James to him with some broth. "Her
message was that he shuld comfort hymself, and that she wold,
if she might with her honor, goe to visit hym; and it was noted
that she had water in her eies when she spake it." It is feared
the comfort comes very late; he is so feeble that to make his
bed he is removed upon sheets and blankets. A general opinion
is held he cannot live many days.
600 [Lord Nottingham] is gone to Court; he sent to assure my
Lady he would be earnest for your return. Mr. Secretary
received kindly the pains you take so often with your letters;
on Tuesday last he wrote to you and Mr. Gilpin.
News is come from Ireland that the Earl of Ormond has made
a truce with Tirone; and that Tirone upon the concluding of
it had drunk so much that he fell into a bog from his horse.
Lord Herbert will be here on Tuesday; I hear a match is
intended between the Earl of Hertford and the Lady Ann.
My Lady stays the christening till Lord Herbert's arrival. Mr.
Edmondes is commanded to go to Brussels about the peace.
(As to private affairs.)
P.S.-Mr. Waad desires me to assure you of his ancient love.
My Lady has sent 600 [Nottingham] two boar pigs for a
present, to put him in mind of your return.
Collins, ii. 151, with omissions; from C. 55.
ROWLAND WHYTE to SIR ROBERT SYDNEY.
1599, December 16.-The voice of Lord Essex being extremely
ill continues. I will put Lord Nottingham to the matter of
(1) Collins altered this to "Accounts."
(2) Collins, "English men.'
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your leave, which he promises to perform, on a kind of hope
that if you were here you would bring about the alliance
desired. Dr. Eton shall be bishop of Ely; I hear at least
20 manors must pass for her Majesty's service; some think
Lord Nottingham shall have his gift of 2001. a year thence. I
send a note of the Welsh rents. Capt. Ray can tell the news.
Collins, ii. 152; from C. 56.
ROWLAND WHYTE to SIR ROBERT SYDNEY.
1599, December 22. Saturday night. Baynard's Castle.
Lord Nottingham has written to you how far he has proceeded
with her Majesty in your leave. 9000 [Lord Herbert] has
brought 2000 [Lord Pembroke] to be willing to resign his
place to you. But it must be handled that her Majesty be
first moved to know whether she will be pleased to bestow
it on you.
This Mr. Sanford told me in secret, that I should
labour to get you over.
. I hear 2000 will be here against
St. George's feast; a fitter time could not be devised to go
about it.
Lord Herbert is sick of an ague; kind letters pass between
him and 40 [Sir John Stanhope], such as are showed to 1500
[the Queen].
(As to the christening of his daughter Barbara, the god-parents
and presents; the banquet in the gallery, and other arrange-
ments.)
If you cannot come over, my Lady will come to you and leave
the biggest children in Penshurst. She sees them well taught,
and brought up in learning and qualities fit for their birth and
condition.
On Wednesday it was said Lord Essex was dead. He was
prayed for in London churches. At Court it is not believed
he is in any danger. Lady Essex is with him every day, from
morning to night, and then returns to Walsingham House.
"At Court upon the very white wales much villany hath bene
wrytten against 200 [Sir R. Cecil]; yt is pitty but that they were
knowen, that they might be severely punisht.
""
“1500 [the Queen] doth not send to 1000 [Essex], but thinckes
all to be conning." Lady Buckhurst had much speech with my
Lady this day about you, and the love of my Lord Treasurer
unto you.
Mr. Edmondes is dispatched to the Archduke. I hear her
Majesty is resolved to keep Flushing.
Collins, ii. 152-3, with slight omissions; from C. 57.
FRANCIS WOODWARD to SIR ROBERT SYDNEY.
1599, December 22. London.-Acquainting him with the
course of legal business, and informing him of the christening
that day of Barbara Sydney.
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GEORGE GILPIN to SIR ROBERT SYDNEY.
1599, December 23. The Hague. These men still long to
hear from Caron, though resolved. From the deputies sent into
the provinces, nothing comes, owing to the weather and slowness
of assemblies in winter. Even so they deal with such delays
as would weary any man, and move the patience of him that
hath no feeling. Sir Edward Norris's suit is in some sort
ended, but no resolution is fully taken. It would do good, if
you were to write, if not to the States General themselves, to
the Advocate Barnefeld, to give him more subject to urge
your cause.
Collins, ii. 154; from C. 58.
ROWLAND WHYTE to SIR ROBERT SYDNEY.
1599, December 28. Baynard's Castle.-I received this
morning yours of 22 and 25 Dec. I find my Lady resolved to
be a suitor to Mr. Secretary for your leave, when she is able to
go abroad. The Earl of Essex is still at my Lord Keeper's.
Her Majesty's displeasure continues. (As to private matters.)
Lord Herbert's ague keeps him at Ramesbury.
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At Court her Majesty hath graced the daunsing and plaies
with her own presence . . . and plaied at cards in the presence; a
rest at primero with the Lord Treasorer, Mr. Secretary and
the Lord North." . cc. [Lady Warwick] finds 1500 [the
Queen] more cold towards you than was wont, and could not
tell what to make of it. 900 [Lord Buckhurst] wife was here
on Thursday, and had much speech with my Lady, that 900
loved you well. "You must needs take notice of yt by letter,
which I desire to deliver because I wold observe something."
Mons. Charon was at Court yesterday, full of sorrow, me-
thought, for he finds by the resolutions here to a peace for our
own good, the ruin of the States and the United Provinces.
He urges that this treaty may be put of for one yeare longer,
till the return of their fleet backe again out of India. Upon
the return of Mr. Edmondes yt wilbe knowen who shalbe
comissioners for the treaty."
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2000 men shall be sent to Ireland to strengthen the weak
companies; and it is said 3000 to La Foyle. Lord Gray desires
to command them. There was some speech of having some
of the old companies out of the garrisons; but as the way by
sea was long and the charges great the lords altered their
purpose; which I am glad of for sake of some with you.
As to sending over money for the last half year, Mr. Meredith
says that on procuring Mr. Waad's certificate he shall have it
either here or there; but without Mr. Waad's certificate of the
cheques he can pay nobody.
Collins ii. 154, with slight omissions; from C. 59.
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GEORGE GILPIN to SIR ROBERT SYDNEY.
1599, December 29. The Hague.-These men have two
letters from Caron and I one, tending to assure them of her
Majesty's sincere meaning, and that nothing should be done to
their prejudice: which Caron enlarged particularly in his last
dispatch, and of the private and large conference he had about
every point with her Majesty.
Collins, ii. 155. from C. 60.
ROBERT KYRWYN to SIR ROBERT SYDNEY.
1599[-1600], January 3. Penshurst.
Penshurst.--" May it please you
to understand what is done touching your busines, which you
left in my charge. And first that the chauncell of Ligh [Leigh]
is sufficientlie covered; then that part of the Bruehowse is new
plated and walled. And wheras her Ladiship commaunded
me from yow to view the Tarrasse to the walk in the garden,
I have considered therof with Lokyar, who hath verie well
brought it up with the earth taken in and about the pond, at
the charge of litle above xxs., which her Ladiship hath payed ;
the stayres onelie being not yet done, which I thinke your Lord-
ship will have brought up without your walke. And that
which Lokyar hath done, he doth undertake to kepe, without
anie forther charge to your Lordship herafter. Forther,
wheras I understood by Mr. Golding your pleasure was that
I shold se to the leviling of the base corte, and walkes therunto
pertayning, I have had due care therof, and will have till it
be perfected, which wilbe shortlie."
"For your Lordships busines within your howse. First the
gate-house is waynscotted verie comelie, all with new for
the old; the joyner cold not make anie hansome worke of
it, but we made shift with such stuffe as we found about
the howse. Also the litle chamber at the chappell end is
flowred, as your Lordship appointed; and ther is a new
dore to the upper lodging over the gate howse. That gate
also and wickett from the corte to the stable yard, is verie
well finished and forther the dresser and the partition is all
well done; allso the partition agaynst the larder intended, is
up, as the dore into the surveyghing place. Ther is moreover
a fayre dore betwene the open gallerie and presidentes tower."
"May it also please your Lordship to know that I have
caused the sluse which caried the waters from the leddes in the
presidentes cort to be clensed, which I did by her Ladiships
appointment; and not without verie great cause, for that they
were so decaied that they stopped so the water, that it soked
into your wardrop; which I can not cover till toward the
spring. The partition at the haule end I vewed with the
carpenter, and durst not take it downe till your Lordship
shold se it, because it beareth the plattforme.
""
For your masonry and masons I receaved commaunde-
ment from my Ladie that it shold go forward, who have
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wrought 880 foote of wyndow stuff, and vent and crest, etc.
allreadie, ther yet remaining to work above 100 foote more,
which they are about. And wheras I understoode by her
Ladiship, that you had appointed xxli. for the payment of
workmen, she gave order to Mr. Golding to deliver vijli.,
which I have receaved. All the woorkemen and smithes worke
I have payed, saving the masons, to whom I have allso payed
xijli alreadie out of my owne purse, and there is more due to
them xli. And so I besech your Lordship to take some order
for xx markes and xvli. forther for me to pay them. And so I
shall make shift till Our Ladie Day. The tymber that is anie
thing small, and the bordes and plankes I have brought from
North Launds, as her Ladiship gave order from you. South
Parke is one felling, as your Lordship hath appointed, wherunto
I will have a carefull eie, as to all other busines of yours under
my charge, so long as God shall give me life. And lastlie, I
besech your Lordship to send me your order under your hand
for the building which yow intended, yf it be your pleasure that
it shold goe forward at the spring."
iv. 172. 14 pp.
ROWLAND WHYTE to SIR ROBERT SYDNEY.
1599[-1600], January 5. This Twelve Eve. Richmond.- Her
Majesty comes much abroad these holidays, "almost every
night she is in the Presence, to see the ladies dawnce the old and
new cowntry dawnces, with the taber and pipe." Here was an
exceeding rich New Year's gift presented; it was neither
received nor rejected; it comes from the poor Earl. He begins.
to recover, for he is able to sit up. His lady comes every
morning at 7 and stays till 6, which is the full time limited. His
sisters, nor his son, have no liberty to see him yet.
"Many
fond ministers that made publiq praiers for hym in their
churches are comanded to silence.
"Mr. Secretary hath bestowed great and many New Year's
gifts this yeare at Court. Her Majestys favor encreases
towards hym, soe carefull he is of her buisnes and service.
And indeed the whole waight of the State lies upon hym."
Lady Huntingdon will hardly believe that her Majesty will
licence you in such a time as this; but if 200 [Cecil] please, it
may be easily done. . . . The truce in Ireland is broken. Sir
Arthur Sauvage, returning to Connaught, was fought and
defeated. Lord Montjoy is to be gone by the end of the
month. . . Lord Gray sought the command of the forces
at La Foile; Lord Montjoy doth oppose, and is like to prevail.
Here is yet nothing from Mr. Edmondes. I beseech you to
be mindful of the office in Wales. You will do well to embrace
the love of 900 [Lord Buckhurst].
Collins, ii. 155, with slight omissions; from C. 61.
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GEORGE GILPIN to SIR ROBERT SYDNEY.
"No newes
1599, [1600], January 5. The Hague.
but that thennemie hath severed his troupes, sendinge the
Spaniards to sondry quarters to kepe them a sunder, for feare
of mutiny, which most men thinke they will fall unto after they
can get som fit places; for the Archduke wantinge mony, no
other can followe, and is theirfore content to wincke at all,
what shew soever he make to the contrary. And if peace cannot
be made I thinke his kyndome will not last longe."
iv. 173. 2 pp.
GEORGE GILPIN to SIR ROBERT SYDNEY.
1599[-1600], January 8. The Hague. We long to know what
will be said to Mr. Edmondes, who is thought to have been with
the Cardinal and received an answer ere this; and for what
cause Sir Robert Drury was sent to France. All goes here
after the old wont; the States debate many things but resolve
little. His Excellency makes wars against the crows and owls
daily, and now and then seeks for a hare after the Spanish
fashion. In Friesland there is disputing about the contribu-
tions. Groeninghen and the Ommen lands are also still at
square and will not bring in their due.
Collins, ii. 156; from C. 62.
ROWLAND WHYTE to SIR ROBERT SYDNEY.
1599[-1600], January 11. Baynard's Castle.-On Monday
Sir John Fortescu told me the Queen was pressed to sell Otford
House, but could not be brought to consent; yet she was content
they should make a second survey and certify her of its state.
A commission was granted and the commissioners meet next
Monday. He saw no reason why any should have it before
you, and protested if there were any suit made he knew it not.
It is time to take the alarm, for surely it must be my Lord
Treasurer or Lord Cobham, and their purpose on the survey
to make an offer.
or more.
Mr. Johns offers 4000l. towards the purchase if you will let
him join with you in it. If the Queen will not sell the lordship
but the house and park, you will do well to offer as others will
I fear this will cross your return, but in any
case write to the Queen. My Lady is resolved to go to Sir J.
Fortescu and Lady Buckhurst. You may boldly write to
the Queen, humbly desiring to have it for your money. My
Lady desires you not to part with your right. I pray you advise
us what to do, that before the certificate is returned we may
understand what course to take to hinder it. My Lady means to
kiss the Queen's hands, and a gift will be thought upon by my
Lady Skudmore.
Collins, ii. 157, with omissions; from C. 63.
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ROWLAND WHYTE to SIR ROBERT SYDNEY.
1599[-1600], January 12. Baynard's Castle.-Your great
packet of the last of December received with the letters enclosed.
. . . I moved Mr. Secretary about your leave when I
delivered your letter; his answer was he would deal with the
Queen, and signify her pleasure to you. My Lady sent him a
boar pie; he returned many thanks but not one word of your
leave. Lord Nottingham told me that Mr. Secretary and he
were resolved to do it, but thought it best to stay till they heard
from Mr. Edmondes about the peace.
Lord Montjoy takes his leave on Sunday. The Queen lends
him 30007. The full army shall be 12,000 foot and 1200 Horse.
It seems it is ordered the war shall be defensive.
The
great officers and many officers with the Earl of Essex are cut off
to save charge. I will send the establishment to you when it
is perfected.
I besought c.c. [Lady Huntingdon] to put the Queen in mind
of you; she found it to no purpose, for many others looked for
it that were present. It is believed Sir John Stanhope will be
Chancellor of the Duchy; Mr. Secretary is by the Queen warned
to provide him another house. His little house, joining to the
Lord Burghley's, his brother's house, he has let and removed
all his staff.
The Earl of Essex recovers: the Queen is still very angry
with him. "The Earle of Northumberland is a perpetuall
courtier, and familiar with Sir Walter Rawley at cards.'
The Queen purposes to be in London against Candlemas,
which is Shrovetide. The challengers and defendants are
warned to be ready for the tilt. "The house is made cleane
and sweet, and provision layd in against her Majestys coming.'
Doctor Eton, now Bishop of Ely, passes land to the
Queen, which "amountes to 12 hundred pownd a yeare, and in
lieu of yt he is to have soe much land from the Queens rackett ;
soe that in hym theire is no power to doe you pleasure.' If
you could exchange Michelmarsh, where the Queen has some
title and racket rent, it would be a great profit.
""
""
Touching powder for Flushing, the Lord Treasurer answers
that the States and not the Queen is to do it.
Collins, ii. 158; with omissions; from C. 64.
ROWLAND WHYTE to SIR ROBERT SYDNEY.
1599[-1600], January 14.(1) Monday. Richmond.-Report-
ing what Sir John Fortescu had done about the survey of
Otford; if the repair cannot be done for an indifferent sum,
the houses are to be pulled down and the stuff sent to Greenwich.
and Eltham. I understand the officers shall have warrants
to view many other her Majesty's ruinous houses. They begin
with Otford. I believe the charge of pulling it down will be
so great that it will be sold. . . . I know you will not be sorry
(1) Collins prints "xijth" in error for "xiiijth.”
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to have the house pulled down. So long as it stands it will be
hard to procure a further state in the park.
I write at
large because I desire advice how to proceed.
Sir Walter Rawley is here, and his advice taken for the
victualing and manning of Ireland. Her Majesty's heart is more
and more hardened against the Earl of Essex; which surely
shewes that his offences are great towards her, who in nature is
gracious, mercifull and pitifull towards very great offenders.
Her Majesty's move to Whitehall is uncertain; I believe she
will not move hence before Easter. The merchants make
difficulty to pay the bill of 60l. you sent my lady, because you
do not send back the bills sent over to be signed for the soldiers
to the last of September. . . . No news is yet come from Mr.
Edmondes. Our chief commissioner is to be the Lord Treasurer.
Collins ii. 159, in part only; from C. 65.
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(1) Altercation.
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ROWLAND WHYTE to SIR ROBERT SYDNEY.
1599[-1600], January 16. Baynard's Castle.-"The officers
of the worckes are at Oteford by Sir Jo. Fortescu warrant only.
900 [Lord Buckhurst] will not be seen in yt." In all likelihood
it is to make way to procure the park, when the house is pulled
down. Your letter to the Queen must be to have a further
state in the park, paying as a stranger will do for it.
"Mr. Secretary is at Court, and staies to see the Lord Montjoy,
Lord Deputy of Ireland, by dispatching all buisnes that
concernes hym." When he comes to town I will visit him,
about your leave. It is advertised out of Ireland that the
Lord of Delvin has slain 500 rebels.
Lord Essex has
liberty of the gallery and garden. His son is returned to
Eton without seeing him. There is no inkling of grace towards
him. There is no news from Mr. Edmondes, which the
Queen is angry at. (As to reported arrangements for Com-
missioners for the Peace.)
It is said Sir William
Woodhouse would marry the rich widow Pranell, but that she
will have none of him.
Collins, ii. 159, the latter part only; from C. 66.
GEORGE GILPIN to SIR ROBERT SYDNEY.
1599[-1600], January 16. The Hague.-Yesterday night,
very late, his Excellency received tidings that Count Lodowick
had surprised the town of Wachtendonck. He describes the
capture. There is order taken to put in a strong garrison.
Those that were mutinied in Hamont continue, and increase
daily in number. The garrison in Berck continues in "altera-
cion."(1) Dealing this day with the Pensionary of Middleburgh
about your private cause, he said that the scarcity of money,
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and necessity to clear the extraordinary charges of the camp,
were the hindrance of other suits, but after the Provinces have
brought in their consents for the New Year, he doubted not all
would go otherwise.
Collins, ii. 160, omitting the end; from C. 67.
SIR WILLIAM BROWNE to SIR ROBERT SYDNEY.
1599 [-1600], January 16. Flushing. I desire direction
how I shall govern my self in case any men be to be sent out
of Flushing." "His Excellency is come back to the Hage.
As Mr. Gilpin wrytes there is now confident hope that the
Empire Princes will dryve the Admirante out of there territoryes,
which the Amirantes master begins to fear and seekes to prevent;
butt I think the States will trust to them selves. The newes
continues from Brussels about the retourne of these cuntryes
to Spayne, and the Cardinal to be, if he will, Governor of
Portugal."
iv. 177. 1 p.
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SIR WILLIAM BROWNE to SIR ROBERT SYDNEY.
1599[-1600], January 17. Flushing. "I received yesternyght
a letter from Sir Francis Vere to this effect, that her Majestie
can no way have the proportion of 2000 furnished, unles
I from hence make upp the number with 400: the numbers
being thus proportioned: of those in the States pay from
above 1200, out of the Briel 200, out of Ostend 200, and from
hence as I sayd before, 400. The divisions of the armes of
those he sends out in broken numbers are; the third part
pykes, third part musketts, the other third shott. I have
since the receipt of her Majesties letters received no directions
from your Lordship for my government herein, nor any from
my Lord Marshall, to whose further particuler directions the
Queene's letters have relation."
"I hear that they
will draw those troopes that are to comme downe no further
this way then Dort, till they hear that those out of England
be arryved hear. Itt continues still that the Princes of
Germany will doo somwhat."
iv. 175. 1 p.
SIR WILLIAM BROWNE to SIR ROBERT SYDNEY.
1599[-1600], January 18. Flushing. Mr. Gilpin writes
that the States desire rather to have her Majesty's favour, and
want the men, rather than hazard the loss of one and other.
His Excellency urges that the new levies be hastened. It is
certain that the Princes of the Empire are by their deputies
met to take order against the Spaniards. Report comes still
from Brussels that the Infanta shall not have the Low Countries;
the States of Brabant are in great perplexity for their oath,
Collins ii. 160; from C. 68,
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ROWLAND WHYTE to SIR ROBERT SYDNEY.
1599[-1600], January 19. Saturday. Baynard's Castle. Capt.
Fleming is ready to depart. . . . . My Lady was yesterday with
Mr. Secretary; he protested her Majesty would not suffer
your return, till some end were seen in the treaty of peace. He
gave her his word you should be here before Easter term. This
night the officers of the works return from Otford. 900 [Lord
Buckhurst] by no means is seen in it nor 400 [Lord Cobham];
for Kyrwyn was at Otford, where his brother protested he knew
of no purpose but for your good. There was no survey of the
park. This is no time to have anything by way of gift; we
will make a good offer for a further state in the park.
There is speech we shall have a Parliament soon; 'tis thought
the writs shall be out this term. I must urge all I can to have
you called home by writ. The Earl of Essex is recovered.
We have yet no Councillors nor a Chancellor of the Duchy.
Collins, ii. 161, with omissions; from C. 69.
ROWLAND WHYTE to SIR ROBERT SYDNEY.
1599[-1600], January 19. Saturday night late. Baynard's
Castle.-About noon Capt. Fleming went away, by whom I
writ to you, not minded to write by this post. Her Majesty
dined this day at Chelsea, at my Lord Nottingham's. It is
thought she will stay till Monday. An opinion is held that
councillors and offices shall be made there, but I will not
believe it. . . . I understand there is some unkindness between
900 [Lord Buckhurst] and 400 [Lord Cobham] about Otford. . . .
Lady Pembroke desires you to send her speedily some of your
excellent tobacco.
Collins, ii. 161, with slight omissions; from C. 70.
Endorsed: "Hast, hast. Pay the post."
GEORGE GILPIN to SIR ROBERT SYDNEY.
1599[-1600], January 21.-I am "in hope there wilbe some
thinge com from home, havinge now this good whyle had
nothinge thence, but bruytes uppon marchants advyses, which
holde that the Earl of Essex is reasonably recovered, though
otherwise nothinge bettered in respecte of her Majestyes' favour;
onely that yt should seeme thextremitie of the displeasure to
have bin at the highest, and appearaunce of the declyninge,
though unlykely as yet to be restored to furder libertie. Yt is
tolde me Sir Francis Vere hath copie of the declaration or
speaches passed in the Starre Chamber against the said Earle,
wherein the particularities are sett downe what every one of the
Lords sayd; yf your Lordship have the lyke, I would very
gladly have the sight therof."
"Since the takinge of Wachtendorcq wee heare not what
thennimie doth, but the frost continewinge, yt will behoove
his Excellencie to looke wel to the rivers which they threaten
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So
to passe, yf opportunitie would serve them. Yt appeares
that the payment by the poole [poll] in the towne is fownd
combersom to the magistrates that uppon sute and
instaunce to the States they are willinge, and have graunted
that the prests shalbe payd into the captaines handes,
and by them to be disbursed unto the men, in presence
of such as the magistrates shall appoint thereto, and that ech
solgiar shall at the least receave 25 stivers weekely. The Count
Lodowick is gonne agayne to see the convoy with all necessaries
put into Wachtendorcq, and then resyde about Nimmeghen to
see what wilbe attempted to the recovery of the towne agayne.
The Duke of Cleve hath twoo ghesanten [envoys] here about the
restitution of those places the States holde from them, and
reparation of losses, whereunto wilbe aunswered with good
wordes howsoever disposed otherwise.
iv. 176. 1 pp.
ROWLAND WHYTE to SIR ROBERT SYDNEY.
1599[-1600], January 24. Thursday. Baynard's Castle.-I
received your letter dated 18 of January on Monday
morning.
I commend your discretion in your letter
to Mr. Secretary and my Lord Treasurer. Mr. Secretary
sent for me to his bedchamber, and asked if I knew the
contents, and whether I had delivered any body else any
letter. I told him I had to my Lord Treasurer.
"Yt
is then well, and although these matters pertain not to
my place, I will lett the Queen know as much as Sir Robert
Sidney desires." After some further conversation, he said,
"Let me see the offers you will make.
I dout not
but the Queen will be pleased to prefer Sir Robert Sidney
before any others.'
""
Yesterday I had this conference with 40 [Sir John Stanhope].
That you had great trust in his love; and concerning your
suit for Otford; if he would receive your offers and acquaint
the Queen with them, and her Majesty preferred you, you
would give my Lady his wife four fair mares. He answered:
I will tell you a secret; I was by when 900 [Lord Buckhurst]
and 100 [Sir John Fortescu] persuaded the Queen to do away
some of her great houses that were chargeable; which was
unpleasing to her, and she angrily asked what houses they
meant. They named Otford and Dartford. Being pressed
she was contented they should be viewed, but gave com-
mandment no more should be done till her pleasure was
known. Then said 40, I find a nobleman very desirous to
embrace this, one I do not so much regard as Sir Robert
Sydney; yet for his friends' sake (and named 200 [Sir
R. Cecil]) I may not openly take hand against him. . . I
besought him to let me guess and named 400 [Lord Cobham]
and told him what protestations he made unto you. He was
much amazed.
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I attend the certificate of the Officers of Works. I find they
value the House at about 20007.
It was told me this
afternoon that 400 is jealous 900 will have it himself. Advises
him further as to procedure.
I return to Mr. Secretary. I told him you found a great
distemper in yourself all this winter; that the air of Flushing
was unfit for it; and that you desired him to move the Queen
for your leave. He answered her Majesty was resolved not to
grant it, till it was seen what the peace would come to; but
against Easter he made no doubt you would be here.
Lord Montjoy took his leave of her Majesty on Tuesday
afternoon. Lord Southampton goes over to Ireland.
Lady Egerton died on Monday; my Lord Keeper sorrows more
than so great a man ought. He is discontented that his house
is made a prison of so long continuance. . . Lord Essex is
well recovered. Lady Leicester is come up to be a petitioner
for her son's liberty.
•
As to the discontent of Mr. Bird, who " was taken to bring
up your children." My Lady complains of him "in laying
before her the want of educacion in her self, and therfore cold
not judge of it in others." You may do well to write to him to
continue his wonted care towards your children, or else to give
a reasonable warning before he depart. It may be he thinks
his entertainment too small.
Collins, ii. 162-4, with omissions; from C. 71.
ROWLAND WHYTE to SIR ROBERT SYDNEY.
1599[-1600], January 26. Saturday night. Baynard's Castle.—
Lord Montjoy is despatched. My Lord Keeper is very private ;
her Majesty sent to comfort him, and tell him the public service
must be preferred before private passions.
From Mr.
Edmonds no word, since his arrival with the Infanta.
•
For Otford the certificate of the Officers of the Works is not
returned. . . Your letter to 900 [Lord Buckhurst], but
especially that of 200 [Sir R. Cecil], which 400 [Lord Cobham]
is acquainted with discourages them, "who thought to have
carried it away in a clowde." [Advises him further in the
matter, and of what Lady Sydney is doing. As to other
private affairs.]
I hear Sir John Stanhope shall be Chancellor of the Duchy.
My Lord Keeper, Lord Treasurer and Sir J. Fortescu are all
in town and go not to the Court tomorrow. Lord Herbert
writes he has a continual pain in his head and finds no ease
but by taking of tobacco. He wills me to signify you cannot
send a more pleasing gift than excellent tobacco.
Collins ii. 164, with omissions; from C. 72.
ROWLAND WHYTE to SIR ROBERT SYDNEY.
1599[-1600], February 2. Baynard's Castle.-Her Majesty
is in very good health, If any letters be come from Mr.
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..
Edmondes they are private, for there is no speech of it. ""Tis
sayd he is gon to France, and that he differs to advertise till his
own return: but yt is not likely yt shuld be soe, for yt wold not
satisfie her Majestie, and such as are in greatest autority neare
her, to heare nothing of a buisnes of soe great consequence.
""
"My Lord Montjoy is not yet gon; 'tis thought that he will be
at Court tomorrow, that he shalbe made a Counsailor, that
the Lord Cobham, Sir John Stanhope, Sir Walter Rawleigh,
shall likewise have the same honor; but I have seen many
such expectacions prove vaine."
"This day senight my Ladies Lester and Rich were at Mr.
Beckes house upon Richmond Green, and were humble suters
to her Majestie to have access unto her; but they returned back
againe without comfort.'
"I hard that my Lady Rich was called before my Lord
Treasurer or Mr. Secretary, for a letter she had wrytten to her
Majestie; what yt was I know not.
"The Earle of Essex is well again, and walkes up and down
the howse and garden at my Lord Keapers; smale hope of grace
or liberty appeares. Her Majestie, as yt seemes, constant in her
just conceaved displeasure against hym, will have the world
see that he hath deserved this punishment layd upon hym.
Some saies he shalbe called to publique question; some are of
another opinion."
"Some foolish idle headed ballade maker of late cawsed
many of his pictures to be printed on horsback, with all his
titles of honor, all his services, and two verses underneath
that gave hym exceeding praise for wisdom, honor, worth; that
heaven and earth aprove yt, Gods elected, with such words.
as hath occasioned the calling of them all in again."
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Here is a brute that a Lord Gray in King Henry VIII's
tyme was called in question for mispending the Kings treasure,
and going beyond his commission and instructions, and some
say he suffred for yt."
"The Lord Harburt is very ill at Ramesbury; in all his letters
to me he wishes you here, for I understand that if you can
procure her Majesties grant, you shall have the place resigned
unto you. But yt is bootles to speake of your leave, till towards
Easter, which is the tyme apointed for yt by Mr. Secretary."
"Touching Oteford 100 [Sir J. Fortescu] assured me that
they that were most earnest in yt are growen most cold, and
that he is of opinion nothing will be donne in yt. The Officers
of the Worke return this certificat, that the howse is in no great
ruin, but that 1000l. will well repaire yt. That to be sold yt is
well worth 2000l. or thereabouts; that the pulling of yt down
will stand in 8007. at least."
'
"Your Lordship hath bene much abused, for yt was given
out that you have sold all your state of liffe to Mr. Johns for
1000l., which is the grownd worke of all this late alarum. My
Lady tooke the paines yesterday to goe to my Lord Treasorer,
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Sir John Fortescu being then with hym. What passed betwen
them, in her own letter unto you, you shall understand at large;
they both did use her very respectively, and she very discreetly
with some little vehemency, delivered her mynd unto them."
"The speach continues that her Majestie will make Sir
Richard Barkley vice-president of Wales, and Judge Kingsmell
cheiffe Justice their."
iv. 99. 3 pp.
GEORGE GILPIN to SIR ROBERT SYDNEY.
1599[-1600], February 3. The Hague. Yours of the 19th
came not to my hand till 30th January; the passage over the
ferries was so difficult because of the multitude of ice in every
place. If the great snow had not covered both water and land
and made the ways dangerous, it is thought the enemy would
have passed over. To oppose them his Excellency made most
of the companies to march towards the frontier towns, and
himself with the rest of the troops were to follow upon the least
alarm. This is the less likely in that the mutiny on the other
side continues. Further they have fears on that side, being
unprovided with money, and credit nearly gone. The Council,
"which consists most de los grandes, are wery of the charge
this Lowe Contry warre putteth them unto. .. The hope of
peace only holdes matters in good tearmes as yet, whereto Mr.
Edmonds arrivall specially steedied them, from whome the 19th
of the last was nothing then hard but of his arryvall and good
interteynement. I perceave the E. of E. [Essex] cause stands.
but in evill tearmes, and lyke to be proceeded furder against
him, som givinge it owt here that he shall at last to the Tower."
The Lord Monjoy, I thinke, be gonne ere this; whereof and
other causes I longe to heare what your Lordship heareth." I
have a letter from the Council to deal with the States about
powder for your government. "I know not what to say of
tharrests at Callays, neyther do these men speake much therof,
though they had letters from du Sallis lately. They are much
busied about getting in money, and an execution against
Groninghen and Ommeland to recover their arrears of these
two or three years.
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iv. 178. 2 pp.
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ROWLAND WHYTE to SIR ROBERT SYDNEY.
1599[-1600], February 9. Baynard's Castle.-Your leave is
not to be dealt in till towards Easter. Lady Warwick has an
offer [which is set out] to present to the Queen for Otford; she
will take a fit time. We shall agree on an offer to be made to
Mr. Secretary tomorrow. As for a present to be given to the
Queen, Lady Warwick and Lady Huntingdon are of opinion
that first her Majesty shall be moved, and then the present,
as occasion offer, given. . . . I am sorry to understand the
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fear you have of your health. The tobacco for Lady Pembroke
is delivered. Lord Herbert is well amended.
well amended. . . . Mr.
Edmondes is gone to Paris. [As to reports on the negotiations
for peace, and the Commissioners.]
"Lord Montjoy is gone. Lord Southampton's going is
uncertain. Councils were held last Sunday and Monday; it
is thought, about the Earl of Essex. It is resolved that
the Earl shall be called to the Star Chamber; yesterday it
should have been, but it is put off till Wednesday next. The
Earl, I hear, uses to walk in the garden at York House,
dressed in a cloth gown, etc. It is truly advertised that the
Lord Burcke and his brother are slain in Ireland.
My Lady and all yours are well: they are kept at their
bookes, they dance, they sing, they play on the lute, and are
carefully kept unto yt.
""
Collins, ii. 165, with omissions; from C. 73.
૮.
ROBERT KYRWIN to SIR ROBERT SYDNEY.
1599[-1600], February 13th. Penshurst.—" I receaved your
Lordships letters of the 23 of Januarie, in answere wherof
may it forther please yow to be advertized that as the base cort
is allredie leviled, so allso that it shalbe accordinglie railed forth-
with as you appoint. But therunto your old stuffe will not serve;
wherof a great part is alreadie used in the partitions and other
places about the howse. Next all the windowes, dores, vent,
crest and corbill table is allreadie wrought, and the masons are
now working coynes and skewes for the performanc of the
building, and yt will asks more for the rearing of the tower
to the top, and to bring it up to the ledgement of the gallerie,
which wilbe about 3 foote and half high, yf your Lordship
will have it brought up with stone, 1000 foote of asheler at the
least."
"And where your Lordship writeth that yow will take
order for the monie within a fortnight or 3 weekes, I humblie
thanke yow for the same. For that I am verie willing to make
even with the masons for that which is past. Touching the
charges of the rearing your intended building it will come, as
I can estimate the same, at least to 150li. for the lead that must
be used, and the working therof will cost verie nere about 30li.
For the building of them apart, that can not be; for they
will not well stand unles they be raized up together. Yf yow
will have it raired this yere, I wold have your resolucion
therin, as sone as your Lordship can convenientlie: but I wold
much rather have you at home when we shall reare yt.”
"Touching the staires that your Lordship intendeth at the
dore of the passage into the greene cort, I have vewed the place,
where your Lordship may have a paire of stares; but they must
be contrived within the house in the passage which goeth to
the privie kitchin, and to land into the dining chamber where
438
now the stares are. For I think we may save the stares that
goe up to Sydneis lodging from the dining chamber as they be.
For the roome where the stares are yow cannot lay to be an
inner chamber to the other lodging. And the foresaied stares
I thinke will cost about four powndes; but I wold gladlie have
your Lordship at home before it be taken in hand. Concerning
your building of the stable and tower, I do estimate it will cost
yow little lesse then 500li. And for the prices of the wainskott
I have sent your Lordship a note here inclosed. As for your
woodes and tymber in Southparke, and in all other places where
I have charge, I will looke carefullie to them according to the
trust yow repose in me. And for your busines that I am to
deale in, I will make Mr. Golding privie to that which I do as
yow commaund me.'
""
iv. 180. p.
GEORGE GILPIN to SIR ROBERT SYDNEY.
1599 [-1600], February 13. The Hague.-"Owr warres com
to an ende thoughe(") the mutyninge of thennimie in the Bommel
Weerdt, whose example yt seemes other have followed; and yf
reports be trew they of Herentals beginne the lyke, so as
thassemblinge of forces by La Borlotte is com to nothinge.
The Count Lodowick is gon forwardes with his troupes to the
provydinge of Wachtendoncq; and yesternight arryved his Ex-
cellencie here with his trayne, havinge lefte the frontyres beset
with sufficient garrison, and ordre with him that commaunds
at Hesel, to see what might be donne with those of St. Andrews
fort, that have made with owr men cessation of armes. And not
unlyke but furder good may com of this beginninge, havinge
dealt so roughly with their officers uppon thentringe into the
mutiny, that they will hardly trust unto any reconsilement,
what fayre wordes or promyses soever may be given them;
they of Bolducq [Bois le Duc] beginninge already to interteyne
a hope therof so to kepe them in devotion. Wee are here stil
busyed in preparinge towards the tyme, hopinge to have a good
opportunitie this sommer against the ennemie; and now, the
fleete being retorned, the slower Provinces to contribute beginne
to be more forwarde.'
""
(1) Sic, Read "through."
.
"Here is niewes that Mr. Edmonds is departed towards
Fraunce, and Levynus retorned into England; that the
Audiencer Vereyken is to followe, and then deputies to be
sent from hir Majesty, which on thennimies syde they say
should be my Lord Cobham and Sir Robert Cecyll. Yf the
waters were open I would see your Lordship ere youe departed
over, for severall respectes; although I cannot by any meanes
yet obteyne the States resolution touchinge your Lordships
particular.
I have dealt with the States about the
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powder, my Lords of the Counsell had written unto me of; and
they wryte presently to those of Zeland to know what provisions
of ammunition there have bin given and are in magasin; after
whose auns were had, they will here resolve furder about the fur-
nishinge of that shalbe fownd necessary. Whereof I thought
good to sartifie your Lordship, to thende that havinge
knowledge of yt donne, yf youe so shall thinke good, Mr. Block
may from youe urge them to performe what is appointed, and
by your Lordship shalbe also requyred; and havinge worde
from youe, or him by your order, what is sayd and donne, I
will so presse these men forwarde that the provision may be
graunted and sent with the first passage, so sowne as the waters
shalbe open."
iv. 181, 12 pp.
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ROWLAND WHYTE to SIR ROBERT Sydney.
1599[-1600], February 14. Thursday. Baynard's Castle.—
Yours to Mr. Secretary is delivered: but in this intended
peace, the time doth not serve to stand upon all that may be fit.
Our commissioners are not yet nominated; but it is thought
things are so agreed upon already, that a full direction may
be given to them that shall go. The place of meeting is to be
Bullen, the day "the 16 of their March."
:
The Earl of Essex was to have been in the Star Chamber
yesterday but by Mr. Secretary's only care it was hindered.
On Monday night the Lord Treasurer and Mr. Secretary went
to my Lord Keeper's, who went to the Earl with a message
from them. "I heare he wrytt a most submissive letter to her
Majesty, which Mr. Secretary carried to the Queen upon
Tuesday morning, and did all the good offices he cold." It
was left doubtful when he returned to London in the evening,
but at night her Majesty's pleasure came to stay it. Mr.
Secretary hath won much honour and love by it.
Touching your private business, my Lady doth write at large ;
her care in all you would commend; she sees her officers go
about it, else she finds fault.
Touching Otford, yours and my Lady's stirring has broken
the neck of that secret intent whatever it was. Lady Warwick
presented your offers to the Queen; the answer was if anybody
had a further state in it, it should be yourself. Now these
great matters of peace are in hand Mr. Secretary is not to be
pressed with private suits, but I will look a time convenient
to deliver him your offer of Otford.
Your tobacco is sent to Lady Pembroke. Payments are
promised to be made by the merchants. I send you a copy of
the Lords' speeches in Star Chamber, done by Mr. H. Montagu,
who will prove an excellent lawyer. I gave his man vjs. for
the writing.
Collins, ii. 166, with slight omissions; from C. 74.
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ROWLAND WHYTE to SIR ROBERT SYDNEY.
1599[-1600], February 16. London.-No news since my
last by Ensign Pagnam; but the post must not depart without
a word from me. Her Majesty's anger against the Earl of Essex
is by the Earl's submission appeased. The world thinks there
is a reconcilement between the Earl and Mr. Secretary.
I hear Vereken stays at Calais for the Queen's ship, through
fear of the Hollanders; Lord Cobham's coach is at Dover to
bring him to London. I am going to Court about Otford.
It is said the King of France appoints Abbeville for the assembly
of the commissioners.
Collins ii. 167, with slight omissions; from C. 75.
ROWLAND WHYTE to SIR ROBERT SYDNEY.
1599[-1600], February 21. Thursday. Baynard's Castle.-
Acknowledging his letters of 10 and 14 Feb. with enclosures,
and the tobacco for Lord Herbert. . . Speech of a Parliament is
grown very cold again, but I know you are remembered by Lord
Nottingham about the title of honour. On Monday last he
called me to him, and on the Green in Richmond told me of
his speech about you with the Queen: your worth and suffi-
ciency she had tried, and when this treaty of peace were come
to some end she would send for you. I thought it good to
let you know. Lady Warwick tells me he has dealt very
honourably with you. "Both his Lordship and she did assure
me that they never found her Majesty have a better opinion
of you then at this present, and that she shuld say that now
all your youthful toyes were out of your brain, you wold prove
an honest man. The least toy is here made powerful to
hynder any mans preferment."
As to Otford Lady Warwick presented your offers to the
Queen; her answer was gracious. "God forbyd but that you
shuld be preferd before any other, and be more respected."
Her Majesty's pleasure has stopped the violent course intended.
You marvel that no present was provided; ` Lady
Warwick will now only have a present made ready, but not to
be given, till either your leave, the matter of Otford or the title
of honour, be granted. I heard that Lord Buckhurst would
have given 1000l. for your interest. But to you, being a
Kentish man, the footing you have in Oteford, and the honor
of Oteford, yt is of more valew then any money; seeing your
house of Penshurst holds of it."
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My Lady takes great pains in all your business; by her travail
matters go forward. She has been with Mr. Crooke, the judge
of Glamorgan, about some causes of yours, who promises to have
special care of them. . Lately she was with Sir Walter
Rawley and his lady, who did use her most kindly. . . The
two ladies wished there were love and concord amongst all,
that you and he might be preferred; he wished so too.
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Lord Essex is still at York House. Her Majesty's pleasure
now and then appears as bitter as it was.
These wicked
libellers do not cease writing I know not what. . .
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Mons. Vereken landed at Tower Hill on Monday; he is lodged
at Alderman Banning's house at Dowgate. . . . His audience will
be to-morrow. Her Majesty is not so earnest in it as was looked
for. Here is every body fearfull to displease her Majestys
will; and I heare that the late Lord Treasorer advised his
sonne not to oppose against her will and pleasure in any thinge.
This may give impedimentes and stops to this proceeding, but
with tyme her Majesty is brought to assent to many thinges.'
Upon Sunday morning Mr. Edmundes came to Court
out of France; her Majesty going to chappell spied hym,
gave hym her blessed hand to kiss and sayd, Non novi vos.
You have been soe taken up with states." This is all that yet
is proceeded in. I have a watchfull ey unto all thinges that
I thincke may please you."
""
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Collins, ii. 167-9, with omissions; from C. 76.
ROWLAND WHYTE to SIR ROBERT SYDNEY.
1599[-1600], February 24. Sunday. Court.-Yesternight c.c.
[Lady Warwick] told me 600 [Lord Nottingham] took so great
care of your advancement, that now she found a disposition in
the Queen to speak well of you: he had removed out of her
Majesty's mind all those idle opinions, the malice of the time had
grounded in her of your youthful lightness.
You shall do
well to write to him often, for he doth acquaint the Queen with
all. . . . She would by no means have a gift presented till your
return.
Vereken had audience yesterday, and this was the manner.
He entered the Presence Chamber, full of great ladies
and the fair maids, attired all in white, excellently brave. So
he passed to the Privy Chamber, and in the Withdrawing
Chamber her Majesty gave him audience. He delivered his
letters. .
and was dismissed with these words:
"That
she wold consider of his letters and [he] shuld heare from her
again; that she saw he came fully autorised to satisfie her
and to conferre with her, and that she hard he was desirous to
come to see her and theirfore was the more welcom."
С، Yt
is true," said he, "that I longed to undertake this jorney to
see your Majesty, who for beauty and wisdome doe excell all
other princes of the world, and that I shall acknowledge my self
exceedingly bownd to thym that sent me to have this
hapines I now enjoy."
Caron had been here two days before, and delivered her
Majesty a plain tale on behalf of his masters, which breeds
No commissioners are named.
many doubts.
66 Here
is a muttring that the States complaine of 29 [Sir F. Vere]
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keaping of pay from the poore soldiers . . . which is greatly
disliked here.”
Endorsed: Madame I pray you send this letter safely
away."
Collins, ii. 170; from C. 78.
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GEORGE GILPIN to SIR ROBERT SYDNEY.
•
1599[-1600], February 25. The Hague.—Acknowledges letters
of 16 and 17 Feb.
Concerning Mr. Edmondes dealing,
and Verekens arrival at our Court, here is hard dealing conceived
of both; for the doubt these men have that there will be agree-
ment between us and Spain. They know not whether
it were best to send or write to her Majesty that nothing be
done to their prejudice.
Mons. Caron has dealt with her
Majesty, but could receive no answers but doubtful and in
generalities. They of Holland are still met, but I cannot hear
of anything done.
"They here hope that the releasinge
of the shippes bownd for Callys, (which their men of warre had
stayed goinge in and brought into Zelande()) and the forbiddinge
the lyke to be don hereafter with English or French shippes
bownd for that place, will satisfie the Kinge." [As to affairs
of Sir R. Sydney.]
P.S.-Count Lodowick of Nassau having provided Wachten-
doncq, is returned without rencontre or loss.
Collins, ii. 169, omitting the conclusion; from C. 77.
ROWLAND WHYTE to SIR ROBERT SYDNEY.
1599[-1600], February 25. Monday noon. Baynard's Castle.—
My last was of the 24. I sent it from Court to my Lady to
convey it very speedily away. The Lords are all come to
London, and this day in the afternoon meet Vereken at my
Lord Treasurer's.
Opinion is we shall have a peace,
upon reasonable condition; and that her Majesty will urge the
States if not to a peace to a cessation of war for 10 or 7, or 5
or 3 years.
As yet nothing can be written but by con-
jecture, for no particulars are spoken. We say Antwerp shall
be open again. and that the States cannot continue the
war. Charon bravely affirms that the States are not so poor but
that this summer they shall have on the field 20,000 men, and
at sea a 100 sail, &c. ;
few believe it here. Were it not
well for you to write about care to be taken for Flushing during
this parley.
"
News from Ireland grows worse and worse. But Lord
Montjoy is by this arrived, and it is hoped he will establish
many good orders.
The Earl of Essex is little spoken of at Court. Mislike is
taken that his mother and friends have been in a house that
looks into York garden where he uses to walk, and have saluted
(1) Collins, Ireland."
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each other out of a window.
Lady Leicester has in hand
a gown she will send the Queen, which will cost her 1007, at
least. [Gossip as to Lord Cobham, Lady Kildare and Sir W.
Ralegh.]
We have Sir J. Fortescu's allowance to your offering for the
2 lives in Otford. I must crave pardon for scribbling up so
many letters so vilely written; but hope you can read them.
Collins, ii. 171, with omissions; from C. 79.
ROWLAND WHYTE to SIR ROBERT SYDNEY.
1599[-1600], February 26. Tuesday. Baynard's Castle.
Yesterday afternoon the Lords met Vereken at the Lord
Treasurer's. What is propounded I know not yet. This
morning at Doctors' Commons Mr. Harbert, Dr. Caesar, Mr.
Beale, Mr. Lake do call before them merchants, customers and
their clerks about the traffic which is the ground of this peace.
Charon bestirs himself discreetly to make the Queen and Lords
see the danger of abandoning the States; so violent is the desire
of peace, it works little good. I will urge Mr. Beale, Edmondes
or Lake to write to you at large. If they will not trust me, time
will bring it to my knowledge. If it go forward, our Com-
missioners will see the peril you are in in Flushing by the
weakening of the garrison.
Lord Herbert is well again. They remove on Saturday to
Wilton to the race. My father is sick and desires to see me;
I have a while excused it by my necessary attending in my office
at Court in these busy times.
Collins ii. 172, with omissions; from C. 80.
ROWLAND WHYTE to SIR ROBERT SYDNEY.
1599[-1600], March 1. Court.-Commissioners are not yet
appointed. At the two conferences with Vereken it is very
secretly handled. It is believed he came very well authorised,
but for anything I can hear it is believed his speeches have
tended to show the desire of the Archduke, as Duke of
Burgundy, to have her Majesty's amity, and to revive the
ancient league between England and Burgundy. To something
propounded he desires respite till he can hear from them
that sent him, which argues that his commission is limited.
66
When the treaty shalbe is doutful, her Majesty peradventure
not willing to send commissioners till she see some grownd of
proceedinge." Peace we are desirous of, and if the Spaniards
intend it sincerely it will go forward.
Vereken must
open himself more or else do little good here. "Mr. Secretary
will put hym to yt, who beares the heavy burden of these
affaires, which will quickly make hym an old grave cownsailor.
Monsr. Charon is here sometymes, hovering up and down to
harken how the world goes, and doth all that in hym lies to
hinder yt."
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[As to the illness of various courtiers.] I acquainted 200 [Sir
R. Cecil] with your indisposition, and besought him to think
on it. For Otford Lady Warwick promises to move the Queen
for two lives more. "To conclude I see no forwardnes in this
peace. Vercken stays the return of his despatch to the Arch-
duke and Infanta. My lady and all your sweet creatures are
in good health at Baynard's Castle.
Collins, ii. 173, with omissions; from C. 81.
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ROWLAND WHYTE to SIR ROBERT SYDNEY.
1599 [-1600], March 3. Baynard's Castle.-By conference
with divers, that have reason to understand, I find that Vereken
has opened himself: that he has not full authority to conclude,
but only by way of discourse to declare what by the Spaniards.
may be demanded, and to hear what her Majesty will propound.
It is said he propounded that her Majesty should abandon
the States, and deliver up Flushing and Brill. Answer was
made her Majesty would not forsake them, and would keep the
towns in her own hands. He was willed either to return to the
Archduke and so come back again with authority, or if it
pleased him to stay, by dispatches to receive ampler instruc-
tions. He means to stay. Tomorrow the Lord Treasurer has
him to dinner. "To day Sir Walter Rawley is apointed to
accompany hym to Westmester to see the tombes and
singularities of that place."
Mr. Edmondes is being sent to the Infanta. "By this that
I have wrytten yt appeares that as yet the matter of peace is in
no great forwardnes." Mons. Charon does his masters great
service here, and comes to her Majesty's presence often; you
may give notice of it where it may be well taken. I understand
her Majesty will not send commissioners till she be assured
what may grow of the peace. . "More I wold wryte, if I
cold tell what to wryte of this matter; from others .
shall peradventure here of more truth. . . .
. . I beseach you
take this as by me yt is ment, who am carefull to receve what
I wryte unto you from good place."
you
Yesterday the Countess of Leicester sent the Queen a most
curious fine gown.
Her Majesty liked it well, but did
not accept nor refuse, only answered, that things standing as
they did it was not fit for her to desire what she did. .
Her Majesty's displeasure is nothing lessened towards the Earl
of Essex. Her Majesty is in good health, and did that
yesterday morning which usually she doth not: being Sunday
and a very faire morning in my Lord Chamberlains coach
she went privately abroad to take the ayre, none with her but
my Lady Warwick, Sir John Stanhope, Sir Ed. Carey and Mr.
Grivell in a moneth before she cold not goe abroade by the
reason of unkynd foule weather; but er her Majesty cold return
back yt was comenly knowen."
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Lord Nottingham, Lady Warwick and Mr. Secretary assure
me that before Easter they will deal for your return. To them
all I have bemoaned the danger to your health. My Lady is
frighted at the fear you have of being lame.
[As to court gossip and private affairs.] Sir John Gilbert sent
in a prize, which certain Italian merchants claimed; but it
was adjudged in the Admiralty Court to be Spanish. The
State of Venice on this has made an arrest of all English ships,
which her Majesty takes ill.
Collins, ii. 173-4, with omissions; from C. 82.
ROWLAND WHYTE to SIR ROBERT SYDNEY.
1599[-1600], March 8. Saturday. Baynard's Castle.-Ac-
knowledging letters of 28 and 29 Feb. and 3 March. You have
reason to take it unkindly at some of your friends, if they do not
acquaint you with more than it is possible for me to send.
write what I hear, especially of Flushing.
This is conceived here: that peace is greatly desired; that
both parties have made great demands; that Vereken has no
authority to conclude, only to propound. Mr. Edmondes is
sent over, instructed as to what the Lords propound. Vereken
goes with him. to procure resolution from the Archduke. Till
then there will be no commissioners named. Thus you see
what is done; a peace sought for, but the perfect form not
found out. The Hollanders' and Zealanders' resolution to war
are a great let; the King of France is an intercessor for them.
Of Flushing her Majesty has assured Vereken she will keep
it till the States give her satisfaction, when she is in honour
bound to deliver it to their hands; he desired to know how far
the limits of Flushing might stretch to; this is the point in
deliberation not yet resolved.
“28(¹) (who in the ciphre betwen your Lordship and me is
put in Wilkes place), the other day told me, that he wold
speak with me." He asked how near Flushing the channel
went that led to Middleburgh, and whether there were not
another channel towards Flanders. Also how far the limits of
Flushing extended: I answered that I thought one way
towards the Ramakins was comprehended. If a fleet might
anchor between Flushing and Ramakins and be free from danger
of shot. I answered that none could better inform their Lord-
ships of what was fit to be yielded to or demanded for the safety
of Flushing than yourself, and besought him to make motion
how needful it is to have you here. He told me the Lords were
considering of leaving Brill, so to strengthen Flushing; but
that 200 [Sir R. Cecil] made a doubt if Brill was left whether
the States of Holland might not contribute to her Majesty's
satisfaction.
(1) Thomas Edmondes as shewn by the references below.
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Touching your leave, Easter draws near, and my Lady is
resolved to go to Lord Nottingham and Mr. Secretary. She
commands me to solicit it at Court amongst all your friends.
All this weeke the Lords have bene in Londen, and past
away the tyme in feasting and plaies; . . on Thursday
afternoon the Lord Chamberlain's players acted before Vereken
Sir John Oldcastle, to his great contentment. This day the
Lords are going to Court. There was an expectation that
Lord Essex should have come to his own house; it is conjec-
tured that Ladies Leicester, Southampton, Northumberland
and Rich assembled themselves at Essex House to receive him,
which hindered it. He has his health again. I hear old Mrs.
Ratcliffe is dead.
Collins, ii. 174-6, with slight omissions; from C. 83.
ROWLAND WHYTE to SIR ROBERT SYDNEY.
1599[-1600], March 9th. Sunday night. The Court.--
"By the post yesternight I wrytt at lardge unto your Lordship,
which was enclosed within a packett of my Ladies, that it might
safer come to your hands." Lady Warwick commands me to
write that finding her Majesty well disposed, she made her
know that you should be forced either to desire leave to return
and to go to the Bath here, or that you might go to the Spaw.
Her Majesty hoped you would not need baths, and seemed to
be sorry. If you would have her go on, you should write a
letter of your pains and griefs which she may show to the
Queen.
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66
This afternoon Vereken came to Court and took his leave of
her Majesty. All the Lords bade him farewell, and Sir Walter
Rawley brought him to his coach. I never saw ambassador
so respectfully used. One told me to-day that Vereken made
four strange propositions, which her Majesty will not accord to:
that the ancient leagues with the house of Burgundy, offensive
and defensive, might be concluded; that the cawtionary townes
might be delivered to the Archduke; that the Hollanders and
Zelanders shuld be prohibited to traffique with us or we with
them; that all fugitives might safely return and enjoy their
meanes to live." I am bold to write what I hear, from others
you shall hear more truth.
To-morrow Vereken goes towards the sea coast; Mr.
Edmondes with him. "Upon whose return, yf commissioners be
nominated, yt is very likely the peace wilbe concluded." Here
is hope that the Earl of Essex shall have liberty within 2 or 3
days. I will watch a time to desire my Lord Admiral to write
to you.
Mrs. Ratcliffe is not dead, but extreme sick.
Collins, ii. 177, with omissions; from C. 85.
ROWLAND WHYTE to SIR ROBERT SYDNEY.
1599[-1600], March 11. Tuesday. Baynard's Castle.-"My
last were of the 8 by the post, and upon Sonday of the 9 of
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March, which I sent to my Lady from Court to be speedely
convaied away.
""
Yesterday I delivered my Lord Treasurer your offer for two
lives more in Otford; he answered if you thought to get it by
offers, you would be out offered; it was as much as he could do
to keep her Majesty from granting any further state in it;
Lord Cobham was a nobleman he had special cause to respect,
yet in regard of his word to you he would not further his suit.
We had further conversation regarding the claims of Lord Cobham
and Sir R. Sydney. Then he said, my Lord of Canterbury
complains he has never a house in Kent fit for him, and means
to be a suitor to the Queen to have the keepership annexed to
his see. I gather by my Lord Treasurer's speech he would
have it of you.
My Lord Admiral and Mr. Secretary
promise to move for your return.
"Here inclosed you shall receve a letter from Mr. Edmondes,
which with much woing, intreating, importuning I have gott;
not but that he was willing to doc yt, but indeed for want of
leisure. . . I was faine. ,. this morning betymes to rowse
hym out of his bed and locke up his doores till yt was
donne. He hopes you will leave mutining against hym, and
doth desire your Lordship to burn his letter."
"I doubt not by this letter you shall receive satisfaction
of the peace.
Flushing will be kept, but as it is to
be neutral, Vereken is careful to have articles to tie that
government from any hostile enterprise.
Our commis-
sioners are the Lord Northumberland, the ambassador
Nevell in France, Mr. Beale and Mr. Harbert.
66 Sir
Walter Rawleigh made great sute to be one, and was once
greatly named; but her Majesty, as yt is thought, begins to
perceve that if he were one, he wold stand to be made a cown-
sailor er he went, which she hath no fancy unto, as yt seemes;
for as yet he cannot have liberty to be one. It is thought
before the treaty the commissioners will be changed, and Mr.
Edmondes appointed in Mr. Harbert's place.
""
Sergeant Lewknor is appointed Chief Justice in the Marches
of Wales. . . . Lord Montjoy landed in Ireland the 16 of
Feb. Tirone continues in Munster; Lord Roch and other
gentlemen have driven their cattle to an island, left their wives
and children in Cork, and themselves with good garrisons keep
their castles and houses. Her Majesty is well, but somewhat
disquieted with these troubles that happen. Lord Essex is
where he was.
My Lady and all yours here in good
health.
Collins, ii. 177-9, with slight omissions; from C. 86.
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ROWLAND WHYTE to SIR ROBERT SYDNEY.
1599[-1600], March 15. Baynard's Castle." My last unto
you were by Liftenant Nuport, with some letters enclosed
of importance from 28 [Mr. Edmondes] who desired you to
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burn them after you had reade them." You have understood
of Vereken's departure on Tuesday last, well satisfied. Mr.
Edmondes is gone with him, who is to press them to treat at
Canterbury. . .
"I understand that 24 [Sir W. Raleigh], ill pleased to see
nothing done for him, goes out of town to the west country.
My Lord Chamberlain is sick at Drayton. I hear 400 [Lord
Cobham] would stand for his office, . . . he seeks something
for his better maintenance on his marriage; he hath not
been at 160 [Court] these many days. Lord Southampton
hopes to kiss the Queen's hand before going to Ireland.
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Mr. Secretary told my Lady he would most willingly move
your return.
By her Majestys express comandment
my Lady Lester, Lord and Lady Southampton, Mr. Grivell,
Mr. Bacon are all removed from Essex Howse, and this day
my Lord of Essex is looked for there, where he shall remayne
with two keepers, Sir Drue Drury and Sir Rich. Barkley, and
none to come to speake with hym, but by her Majestys
leave."
If my Lord Chamberlain should die, it is like a Vice-
Chamberlain will be made first: I will put your friends in mind
of you. As for my Lady Anne, I am assured the old Earl never
moved any such thing. My Lady is well; "soe are your
sweet children; when you come you will admire at Mr. Roberts
witt and speach."
Collins, ii., 179, with slight omissions; from C. 87.
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GEORGE GILPIN to SIR ROBERT SYDNEY.
1599[-1600], March 15. The Hague. . . They of Guelder-
land promised fair, but nothing is done hitherto I must try
what they of Holland will do. I am ashamed it should run so
long, but think want of means has been the let hitherto.
Capt. Cecyll . . . is gon with Sir Horace Vere to the campe in
the Bommele Weerdt; but the generall is here busyed (as som
say) up to the cares in accounts; for by the States documents
there is much more payd then the captaines thought, and they
on the other syde say they had not soe much, and the men be
still unclad; where the fault lyeth must appeare at length. Yt
is much spoken of by all men that when all others are with his
Excellencie he kepeth at home: and will do no good to him.”
“Crevecueur is surrendred by composition. Owr men were
put in yt yesternight; and the others were to com fourth this
morninge, and shall serve on this syde or departe as they will.
Thennimie was sendinge of 2000 men to furnish Rossum forte,
but his Excellencie had so beset yt with men by land and water
as none can get in, and I hope to heare shortly that yt wilbe
owrs by fayre or fowle meanes,'
""
iv. 182. 21 pp.
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ROWLAND WHYTE to SIR ROBERT SYDNEY.
1599[-1600], March 16. Sunday. Court.-Lady Warwick
tells me she delivered her Majesty your letter, and within 3 or 4
days hopes to have commandment to write unto you. She
found the Queen well disposed. For your leave she begins to
fear it will not be till the peace be brought to some end. Mr.
Secretary and my Lord Admiral say they dare not move as
long as the peace stands on uncertain terms.
The time draws near to send to Emden to meet the King of
Denmark's commissioners ; Mr. Controller, Mr. Harbert,
Mr. Parkins are named. If you be commanded and have a
disposition to go, write your pleasure. Lord Essex is yet at
York House; his own as I writ yesternight is ready. .
Letters came yesterday from Ireland that in a skirmish in
Munster Magwire was slain; so was Sir Warham Sentleger,
and Sir Harry Poore sore hurt.
،،
'By the bestowing of a toye your Lordship may make Mr.
Willis beholding unto you.
Sir William Brown bestowed
upon hym a desk, such a one as my Lord Harbert hath, which
Sir Walter Rawley hath taken from hym, and he exceedingly
desires another, and willes me to provide one for hym, which
I will doe. But if your Lordship thincke good to bestow yt,
your Lordship cannot bestow a thing better. . . .
told this day that 400 [Lord Cobham] was already married,
and that very shortly yt will be published and solemnised."
"PS. "My Lord Chamberlain hath a sore migram in his
heade."
I was
Collins, ii. 180, with omissions; from C. 89.
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ROWLAND WHYTE to SIR ROBERT SYDNEY.
1599[-1600], March 16. Sunday, 7 o'clock in the evening.
Court.-Lady Warwick, coming from the Queen, told me
that her Majesty will signify her pleasure unto you, and withal
told her it should be nothing to discontent you. Mr. Secretary
also returning from the Queen called me and said: "By God,
I moved the Queen for Sir Robert Sydney's return; she was
angry with me for yt, and will not lett hym come over.
I
know not how others may prevaile, her Majesty is angry alsoe
at hym for seeking yt." What is said unto me I send unto you.
I know this will much discontent my Lady, who will surely
come to Court and kneel to the Queen herself about it.
PS." Two howrs agone I delivered this bearer, Mr.
Litleton, another of myne unto you.'
Collins ii. 180, with a slight omission; from C. 88.
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GEORGE GILPIN to SIR ROBERT SYDNEY,
1599[-1600], "This [17]) of March." The Hague.-We
thought his Excellency would ere now have been with you ;
(1) The date is omitted in the letter, but the endorsement gives "17 Martij.”
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but the coming of the Zealand deputies and assembly of those
of Holland stayed him. Now he will be gone in 2 or 3 days;
about what service he keeps to himself. The rendezvous for
the soldiers is appointed afore Dort, and the waggons and horse
for the artillery at Gorcum the 20th of this month. Sir Horace
Vere with the captains departed this day. Of the execution
against Groeninghen nothing heard as yet. We live between
hope and fear till it be seen what Vereken brings. Caron
receives still very good words; is of great credit with his
masters, not unworthily. From France nothing; out of
Germany little but this, that they will try whether they can
procure a cessation of arms, which is more disliked here than
the motion of peace.
Collins, ii. 176; from C. 84.
ROWLAND WHYTE to SIR ROBERT SYDNEY.
1599[-1600], March 17. Monday noon. At Court.-"A note
of what is now lefte in Ostend by Sir Ed. Norres, agreing with
his own note delivered to the Lords the 21 January, 1599.
Demi culverings of brass
Demi culverins of yron
Port pieces of yron
Chambers belonging to them
Powder
Dry fats of match.
Muskets
...
...
(1) i.c. Vats,
...
...
...
ij.
viij.
X.
XX.
1500 weight.
..
250.
Great quantity of bullets for the great artillery, and all
things belonging to yt.
These thinges are lefte in the custody of the Sarjeant
Major, an Englishman, untill the Lords doe take order
for yt.
Yt may please your Lordship to wryte unto the Lords about
the having of this municion to Flushing; in the meane tyme
I will sollicyt both my Lord Treasorer and Mr. Secreta y about
yt, but your Lordship's letter will be of great force to induce
the Lords to agree unto it.'
""
iv. 183. 1 p.
ROWLAND WHYTE to SIR ROBERT SYDNEY.
1599[-1600], March 22. Baynard's Castle.-Acknowledging
his letter of 13 March, and reporting dispatch of letters of 16 and
17 by Littleton, Captain Cecil's man. 600 [Lord Nottingham]
delivered to him in my presence a letter to you, and calling me
aside told me you were never so far in her Majesty's favour
"c.c. [Lady Warwick] doth attend the Queen's
answer to your letter, who promises to dictate unto her
Ladyship what her pleasure is unto you." . On Thursday
as now.
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about 8 o'clock Lord Essex comes to his own house, where he
is very private. His wife comes in the daytime but not
otherwise.
"Sir Walter Rawley and his lady are gon to
Sherborn; my Lord of Northumberland made them a dinner
at Sion in there way."
Mons. Charon was at Court about 3 days ago, and seems
assured of her Majesty's care of the States. The peace is little
spoken of till Mr. Edmondes return. . . . I moved Mr.
Secretary that all artillery, &c., left by Sir Edward Norris at
Ostend might be sent to Flushing. He bid me present a petition
at Board, which I propose to do on Monday.
'I doe lay
down that her Majesty hath in Flushing but 3 brass demi-
canons: the rest is the States, and the nomber few, especially
for such a town; and towards the land syde almost none.”
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I signified that 900 [Lord Buckhurst] thought if my Lord of
Canterbury would be a suitor for Otford he might have it.
Within these 5 daies the gentleman of 900 horse told me what a
pleasure you should do 900 if you would let him have your
interest. My answer was you esteemed Otford not for the
profit, but because it was her Majesty's gift, and of reputation
in your own country, which you would never sell. This day
one was here to bid me to come to 900. 10 advises me to go:
if 900 will undertake the effecting of some place of honour
for you, he thinks it not amiss to let him have the Park when
it is done. I will wait on his Lordship, and if he asks me any
questions, will answer as well as I can, but as one that has no
authority.
My father is upon amendment, so my going to the country
will be put off.
From Ireland we understand that Tirone
is engaged in Munster; an that the Lord Deputy draws all the
forces he can to those parts, and they hope to give Tirone a blow.
My Lady is troubled with your not being well.
Collins, ii. 181, with slight omissions; from C. 90.
ROWLAND WHYTE to SIR ROBERT SYDNEY.
1600, March 29. Saturday. Baynard's Castle.-On Tuesday
Mr. Francke, a gentleman of your own company, had Lady
Warwick's letter, signifying the Queen's pleasure to every
point of your letter. She assures me her Majesty is very
graciously inclined to you..
Touching Emden, on Tuesday last these commissioners were
named; the Bishop of London, the Dean of Wells, Mr.
Harbert, the Dean of Carlisle and Mr. Doctor Parkins; by the
15 of April they are to be at Emden. From Mr. Edmondes
there is no news; the old commissioners yet stand; you may
be glad you are forgotten, "for yt will prove or is like to prove
a chargeable and troublesome jorney."
"Here is a speach
that the Spaniard prepares a fleet, which may be the occasion
that moves her Majesty to have 16 or 20 of her own ships in
a readines."
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Lady Derby the wife is very sick. Lord Southampton
attends tomorrow to kiss the Queen's hands. .
The Earl
Tirone is
of Essex is very private at his own house. . .
returned to Ulster. "Her Majesty was very pleasant and
merry all thyse Easter holidaies; came to the Presence to
see the dawncings and to heare musicke." There is speech
she will remove to Greenwich within 12 days. I hope to
procure the munitions remaining in Ostend shall be transported
to Flushing. My Lady dined with my Lord Admiral yesterday
at Chelsea; I never saw more friendly usage; but of this
and of other business, especially of my being with 900 [Lord
Buckhurst], I dare not write by post; you shall have it at large
by little Hugh.
You may do well to forbear writing to 900 or 400 [Lord Cob-
ham] till you have my letter by Bord. My lady purposes with
all her children to come to see you. I would advise that the
3 eldest stay in England with Mr. Bird and Mistress Lucretia ;
the air of Flushing is not fit for them. I am going to Court and
my Lord Herbert calls me away.
Collins ii. 182, with omissions; from C. 91.
ROWLAND WHYTE to SIR ROBERT SYDNEY.
1600, April 2. Baynard's Castle.-In mine of 22 March I
signified that 900 [Lord Buckhurst] had sent to speak with me
and that I would attend his pleasure. "Upon the Monday
after I spake with hym privat in his chamber at Court. His
first question was, if I were postmaster of the Court, and her
Majesties servant. I told hym I was. Then I pray you take care
to send this packett away; and delivered me one for Yreland.”
"My
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As I was making ready to be gone, he asked if I followed your
business in England. I answered that I did solicit all your
matters at Court, and was no stranger to the rest. A conver-
sation then followed about Otford, and Lord Buckhurst said
he would be glad if Sir R. Sydney would part with it.
Lord," said I, I am assured that my Lord Governor will never
sell yt;...
but if your Lordship can devise any thinge fitt for
hym . I wold then very willingly doe all good offices."
He thanked me and bid me assure you that you might very
boldly use him. "But Mr. Whyte," said he, "you have donne
me great wrong in publishing what passed betwen you and me
about Otford." "My Lord," said I, "I cannot deny.
Seeing I am by my Lord Governor trusted to sollicyt his affaires,
I doe not see how in honesty I might have kept from [his
friends'] knowledge those things that might prejudice his
long and just desires. Neither did your Lordship will me to
keape it to my self." "I must take heade I see (sayd he) what
I say unto you; but lett me tell you a thing and I pray you
keape it to your self." That was that Lord Cobham assured
him that Johns had been with him and assured him that he
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had bought Sir R. Sydney's interest in the Park. Then I begged
leave to charge Johns of this unfriendly and ungentlemanlike
proceeding.
I was no sooner come to the gallery before the Council
Chamber door but I met Mr. Johns, and laid to his charge what
I had heard. It vexed him, and in the afternoon before Lady
Warwick he protested that he never used any such speeches to
Lord Cobham. Thence he went to my Lord Treasurer and
solemnly vowed Lord Cobham did him great wrong. We then
both went to Lord Cobham, who denied that he ever said it.
Lord Cobham is minded, as I hear, to sell all his lands in other
counties to buy land in Kent.
Collins, ii. 183-5, from C. 92.
ROWLAND WHYTE to SIR ROBERT SYDNEY.
was
1600, April 3. Baynard's Castle.-000 [Caron]
yesterday with the Queen, and I had some speech with him.
He tells me 1500 [the Queen]" byd hym not feare the conclusion
of any peace this yeare, but that the next yeare m m m
[the States] should take heede." . . . . Mr. Secretary gives
order that Mr. Gilpin be written unto to deal with the States,
that her Majesty's munitions in Ostend shall be transported
to Flushing. Caron has been spoken to, but thinks the States
will hardly agree in a time of such danger. I put Mr. Waad in
mind that a letter be directed to Mr. Meredith in Middleburgh,
that the freight be paid for if the States will not defray the
transportation from Ostend to Flushing.
My Lord Chamberlain came to Court, but removed to London,
where he is not well at Court they began to dispose of his
places. Court news.
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My Lord Admirall protestes that the Queen will call you to
doe her service at home the first place that falles; in the meane
tyme I see no man rise here hastely, but many thincke they
have not what they are worthy of. You have a good sweet
government, attending a better fortune."
Sir Walter
Rawley went discontented away and is not yet returned. All
advancements at Court stand at a stay."
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"I demanded of Mons. Charon why Sir Fra. Vere was not
in the feild with his Excellency. He answered that he grew
to stately and ambitious: and but for the respect was carried
to some of his frends here he shuld find that he had offended
the States by some late courses."
Collins, ii. 185, with slight omissions; from C. 93.
ROWLAND WHYTE to SIR ROBERT SYDNEY.
1600, April 4. Baynard's Castle. The commissioners of
Emden prepare to be gone. Mr. Harbert, on suit to the Queen,
obtains leave to stay; in his place cither Dr. Swayne, Dun,
or Crompton goes. The Bishop of London takes 40 men
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with hym, whereof 20 shall weare chaines. He takes 20 or
30 ton of beere, 6 ton of wyne for his provisions, and great
store of plate, some out of the Jewelhowse by her Majestys
comand. Yt is likely that he will furnish hym self very
pontifically of all thinges for this jorney."
"My Lady Essex was yesterday at my Lord Treasorers to
desire hym to be a mover to her Majesty for more liberty for
her lord, who indeed lives most private. The Queen deter-
mines a little progress to Hanworth, Osterley, Heighgate,
Hackney and soe to Greenwich."
PS. There is some doubt made of our treaty with Spain.
The Lord of Hume is come out of Scotland from the King and
had audience on Monday.
iv. 260. 1 p.
ROWLAND WHYTE to SIR ROBERT SYDNEY.
..
1600, April 5. Saturday. Baynard's Castle.-Mr. Edmonds is
not yet returned. Lord Southampton has not seen the Queen nor
knows whether he shall. "My Lady of Essex is said to be with
child; her lord remaynes where he did in his own house; no
speach of his liberty.'
Our commissioners of Embden
will speedely away." My Lady of Huntingdon promises to deal
effectually for your leave. My Lord Chamberlain is not half
well, nor able to come abroad. Out of Yreland we have no
good newes; nothing is donne since the rebels wasting of
Munster."
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PS. Two of the Queen's ships, the Lion and the Victory,
well mand, shall kcape the river betwyn Gravesend and Londen.
Sir Harry Palmer shall comand them.'
iv. 261. 1 p.
ROWLAND WHYTE to SIR ROBERT SYDNEY.
1600, April 12. Saturday. Baynard's Castle.-Acknowledging
letters of 29 [March] and 1 April. Her Majesty removes to
Greenwich on Friday next. Mr. Edmonds arrived on Wednes-
day last. It was told me by a gentleman of worth, that
knows something of his negotiation, that all was deferred to a
treaty. I see that many difficulties will arise in this treaty;
. The com-
that all are most unwilling to be employed. . . .
missioners for Emden will take leave at Court tomorrow, and
on Monday will away.
Her Majesty told the Bishop of London he must keep
a bountiful house." . . Lord Essex has a little more liberty
"He often
in his own house, but nobody has access unto him.
walkes upon his open leades, and in his garden, with his wiffe;
Lord Cobham
now he, now she, reading one to the other."
goes to Bath.
he means, as I hear, to get something from
her Majesty. Lord Southampton is denied to kiss the Queen's
hand; on Monday he will go towards Ireland.
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The King of France goes to Marseilles to meet the Princess
of Florence. Touching Otford there is some jar between 900
[Lord Buckhurst] and 400 [Lord Cobham]. Dorrington,
rich Dorrington, yesterday morning threw himself over the
battlement of St. Sepulchre's steeple and brake his neck. If
you send Mr. Willies a desk, it will be taken in a most kind
manner. My Lady purposes to be at Greenwich to solicit your
return; but let me take the boldness to signify that she hath
no clothing fit for the place, for she bestows it upon her little
ones. Lord and Lady Pembroke stay all this summer at
Wilton.
Collins, ii. 186, with omissions; from C. 125.
ROWLAND WHYTE to SIR ROBERT SYDNEY.
1600, April 12. Saturday night. Baynard's Castle.-This
morning I delivered Mr. Derrick a packet of letters, who
promises to be with you before this post, but I must not let this
ordinary means slip. Sir John Fortescu, understanding that
two ships are come from China to Middleborough, is desirous
to have 10 lb. of ginger. Lord Thomas Howard has taken in
farm the custom of Venice gold, which it is thought will be
good profit to him. Mr. Edmondes is returned, and we shall
have a treaty ;
truly by all likelihoode yt will prove
a doubtfull and lingring treaty.' "Yt is there reported that
Ostend is besieged, and that the canon is planted and batters
the town . . . but Ostend hath bene here in often dangers,
when no dangers appeared." . . .
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PS." Since
Since Mr. Edmondes return none of the Lords
have bene at Court, and therfore no resolution taken for a
treaty."
Endorsed: "Hast, post hast. Pay the post."
Collins, ii. 186, with omissions; from C. 94.
ROWLAND WHYTE to SIR ROBERT SYDNEY.
"Yours of the 10 of Aprill
I find Lord Nottingham
George's feast be past.
1600, April 19. Baynard's Castle.
I receved by Mr. Robert Gamage."
not willing to move your leave till St.
The Vice-Chamberlain's place is void; there have been so
many suitors, that her Majesty will be hardly drawn to bestow
it, and she will not discontent many. Our treaty of peace goes
forward; Sir Harry Nevell, Mr. Harbert, Mr. Beale, Mr
Edmondes are commissioners; to meet at Bullen on 10 May.
S
Mons. Le Chatt comes to celebrate this feast from the King
of France, and to be installed for him; good care is taken to
receive him honourably. . . . "I doe observe the fashions of
the Court and . . . find the way to preferment very difficult;
I meane for men of your sort. Besides, there is in her Majesty
no great inclinacion to bestow any place that falles, unles meere
necessity occasion it for the good of her service." Sir Walter
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Rawley is gone into the country unsatisfied. Lord Cobham,
whatsoever the matter is, is nothing well pleased; he goes
towards the Bath. Sir John Stanhope attends the chancellor-
ship of the Duchy, but hath it not. I am bold to write thus
that you may not think yourself forgotten. I understand her
Majesty has a good opinion of you and Lord Nottingham is
your friend.
Mons. Caron loves you, and to me imparts his griefs, his
comforts, as they happen in Court. He tells me the States will
trust no more 29 [Sir F. Vere] and that he has written how
worthily honour may be bestowed on you. "Accept yt, for
it wilbe a ladder to clime to honor heere, where honor comes
lamely on."
Upon some cause you have written that you would not have
Mrs. Lucretia trusted, but commit it unto me. My lady calling
her in question, she affirmed that she hath great wrong done to
her. I never saw poor gentlewoman more troubled. My Lady
has great compassion on her. If you know any just cause to
the contrary, it will be an honourable part to make an end in
the matter between her and Capt. Ray. Your letter touching
the respecting of servants has much grieved my Lady; the
least unkind word you send is to her soul a torment.
Her expense here she confesses is great. For her house
(unless it be when Lord Herbert comes, which is 3 or 4 days a
week) there is nothing wastefully spent. Little Mr. Philip
Harbert now lives with her. All your allowance to find her and
your children is bestowed upon them and their bringing up;
upon herself very little or nothing. If I did not see her
extremely aggrieved at your letter I would not presume to
have written thus.
P.S.-My Lady grieves the more because she thinks Lucretia
is maliced, and without her she knows not how to keep house
or to have her children well governed.
Collins, ii. 188, with omissions; from C. 124. (the main part)
and C. 103 the conclusion, 5 pp. in all.
ROWLAND WHYTE to SIR ROBERT SYDNEY.
1600, April 19. Baynard's Castle.-In my letter this morning
I wrote at large; in this I send the news of Ireland newly come
over. The Earl of Ormonde went to parley with Ony Mac
Rury and was taken prisoner in an embuscado with Sir George
Bourchier; "the Earle of Tumond and Sir George Carey made
a dangerous scape." Sir George Carey recovered Kilkenny,
the Earl of Ormond's house, and keeps it to the Queen's use. A
muttering has been here this ten days that order was sent to
apprehend Ormonde, and it is thought this was a plot of his own
to be taken.
Mr. Milles with 100 gentlemen stayed at
Dover to attend Mons. Le Chatt; now he is landed in Sussex
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through contrary winds.
Lord Southampton deferred his
departure, hoping to have access to her Majesty, but it cannot
be obtained.
PS.-Saturday night very late.-Capt. Fleming told your
cousin Sydney what was told you, and that you did not
believe it. Capt. Sydney protests there is no such thing;
out of love to you, when he scarce knew you, he made a convey-
ance of his land to you, which he will confirm; the land he
will leave you will be worth 15,000l., which he may charge with
one or two thousand pounds for friends.
Collins, ii. 189, with omissions; from C. 126.
ROWLAND WHYTE to SIR ROBERT SYDNEY,
1600, April 26. Saturday night. Baynard's Castle.-On your
return from Holland to Flushing, it was reported you were
gone to camp, being sent for by the States to take command
of the English forces, on a rumour that Sir F. Vere and the
States should be at jar. I assured Mr. Secretary you went
to Holland to change the air, and it might be before your
return you would go to see his Excellency.
I com-
mended your service to 900 [Lord Buckhurst], and told him
touching Otford I had cause to believe he might have your
interest, if on your return some demands of yours might be
obtained by his means from her Majesty. He will further
your leave, and will not desire your interest but in giving you
the satisfaction you desire. It seems 400 [Lord Cobham]
pursues his purpose to obtain the Park.
The Feast of St. George was solemnized with more than wonted
care, in regard of Mons. Le Chate's being here. . . The enter-
tainment of the French in Court was very great and magnificent.
This morning Mons. Le Chate is gone to Windsor to be installed
. . sometime next week he will depart; he keeps a great
house at Alderman Banning's on his own charge.
Our commissioners of the peace are not altered. . . The
India ginger will be very acceptable to the party I wrote of.
"The stacioners doe importune Mr. Bodeley about the bookes
that lye upon there handes."
My Lady is much comforted by your kind letter of 21 April.
Your three greater children and little Mr. Robert were
at Court in the Presence on St. George's Feast. I brought
up Mr. Robert, when the knights were at dinner; who
played the wag so prettily that all took pleasure in him.
Mr. Philip Herbert is one of the forwardest courtiers that
ever I saw. . . My Lady is now with Lady Warwick and
Lady Huntingdon to procure your leave
Lord South-
ampton went away on Monday last. Sir Charles Danvers
brought him as far as Coventry, and returned yesternight.
He lies at Ivybridge; to that house went my Lady and the
children to see the French pass towards Windsor.
Collins, ii. 189, with omissions; from C. 127.
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ROWLAND WHYTE to SIR ROBERT SYDNEY.
1600, April 30. Baynard's Castle.-These strong easterly
winds keep from you many letters of mine. This afternoon
Mr. Montague goes with me to 900 [Lord Buckhurst] to satisfy
him that the report of 400 [Lord Cobham] is untrue; who still
affirms that you have sold your interest for 1000l. This manner
of proceeding is very unfriendly. . . But I am assured that
900 will oppose it. I have acquainted Lady Warwick
with 400 purpose to continue his suit for the Park, and of his
report that Mr. Montague can tell you have sold your interest;
and desired her to take care that her Majesty may not be led
to wrong you in your absence.
From Ireland we hear that the Lord Deputy has sent
garrisons to all his castles. Sir Harry Dockray is gone
towards Knockfargus. . . Sir Mat. Morgan, Capt. Jo. Sidney,
Capt. William Sidney, appointed for La Foile, are gone with
him away. Sir Arthur Savage, Sir Arthur Chichester and Sir
Oliver Lambert are discharged.
..
Her Majesty upon Thursday, Friday and part of Saturday
last was not well and kept in privat, but now
is well
again, and her Majesty hath bene in the garden but very
private; yt is thought that she was wearied upon St. George's
feast, and that might distemper her." Our commissioners
prepare for the journey, and by 16 May are to be at Bullen.
PS.-Lord Essex lives in his own house; no resort unto him.
It is still reported that Sir F. Vere is in disgrace with the States
about accounts, and that you were sent for to take charge of
the English regiments.
Collins, ii. 190; with omissions; from C. 128.
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ROWLAND WHYTE to SIR ROBERT SYDNEY.
1600, May 3. Baynard's Castle.-Touching Otford I have
reason to be circumspect. I have said to 900 [Lord Buckhurst]
that until you return you will have no dealing in it; that then
you will make some demands, which if by his means they may
be obtained, you might part with your interest. With this he
is satisfied, and promises to be a means for you: leave. In
my last, by Charles the post, you understand how 400 [Lord
Cobham] deals with you. 900 is satisfied, and will never
consent that 400 shall have it. Be assured I will never be a
traitor to you or your noble house in which I was bred.
The taking of Rossom is welcome news here. It is now
publicly reported over court and city that Sir F. Vere is dis-
placed, and that the States have bestowed the command of
the English on you.
Lady Essex came this afternoon to see my Lady and her
children. "Methought to see her clad as she was, was a
pitifull spectacle." Her lord continues as he did. Ladies
Huntingdon and Warwick and my Lord Admiral have dealt
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about your leave. Lady Warwick having no leisure to write,
"and being no good secretary," commands me to write that
the Queen read your long letter and was pleased with it; she is
glad to hear of your recovery, and you shall come over, but
not till the commissioners have met at Bullen.
The Earl of Ormonde is returned to Kilkenny, having made
his own composition with the rebels. . . . Your cousin Sydney
is resolute you shall have his land, but out of it pay some legacies
to his friends.
Collins, ii. 191, with omissions; from C. 129.
ROWLAND WHYTE to SIR ROBERT SYDNEY.
1600, May 10. Baynard's Castle.-The commissioners of
the peace are commanded to depart on Tuesday next, that by
Friday they may be at Bullen. Here is a strong opinion that
Mr. Harbert shall be a councillor and Secretary of State, to
grace the intended service; but many hardly believe it; besides
it would be a disgrace for Mr. Beale, considering how he was
made believe he should be advanced to the same place.
My Lord Chamberlain is gone to the Bath, but 400 [Lord
Cobham] is stayed behind, hoping still to be a councillor, and
doth not give over his suit for the Park. I have besought Lady
Warwick to put the Queen in mind of her promise to you about
it. . . . My Lady is troubled to see these uncertain proceed-
ings, and is resolved on the commissioner's departure to be at
Court for 2 or 3 nights to stop 400 unkind dealing with you.
I spoke with Mr. Beale about Flushing; he demanding of me
many questions about the strength and safety of the garrison,
protesting that for his own part he will have a special care
of the town, and as far as in him lies of the States. He may not
write to you, but if you send some discreet person to Bullen,
he will from time to time impart unto him such things as concern
your government.
Lord Essex continues where he did; he plays now and then
at tennis. An Apology written by him about the peace, is,
as I hear, printed; on which he is much troubled, and has sent
to the Stationers to suppress them, for it is done without his
knowledge.
Lord Ormonde remains a prisoner with the rebels. . Our
merchant ships returning from the Straits met some of the King
of Spain's ships, and in a gallant fight sunk the Spanish Admiral
and another. They are come home very rich, to the number of
10 ships... Lord Pembroke is troubled over a consultation here
about reforming his government in the Marches, and the altering
of some points in the instruction. It appears his authority
in many things shall be lessened. . . My Lord of Shrewsbury
made for Mons. Le Chatte a great dinner on Monday; all the
lords and ladies that would come were invited; a Frenchman
showed such strange wonders upon a rope that made many
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thousands admire it. "Even now a gentleman newly come
from Court assures me that Mr. Harbert is a cownsailor and a
Secretary of State. I dare yet scarse beleve yt."
Collins, ii. 192, with omissions; from C. 130.
GEORGE GILPIN to SIR ROBERT SYDNEY.
1600, May 10. Delft. "I would have written of the takinge
of St. Andrewes Forte, and what passed at the campe since our
beinge togither at Rotterdam, but that I was sure such greate
and good niewes went in post and directly unto youe." I have
such news from our Court as your last of the 6th contained. I
sent it to Monsieur Buzenvall, because I mean not to go to the
Hague before Tuesday. I will then be in hand with the
Receiver for the money: which he had sped ere this had not the
coffers been emptied to make up the sum the soldiers who
surrendered the forts were to have. They are now placed in
sundry towns; the Walloons under the young Count Henry,
the Dutch under Count Ernest.
His Excellency arrived at the Hague yesterday, where will
be resolved what to do further. We make account he will be
doing ere long, though two thirds of the camp are sent into
garrison, the other third remaining about Bommell, "untill
yt be seene what thenimie will doe with those forces he
hath not farre from Bolducq,(1) where they are wonderfully
disquyetted with the losse of such a bulwerke, which served
for their defence and now will daily offend them; many
being of opinion that yf there were a showe made of any siege
or to block the towne, that yt would not onely be easely donne,
but they sowne brought to termes of harkeninge to a com-
position. Thenimie lyeth yet to neere with 7 or 8000 men,
and those of Zeeland would scant be contented yf they should
see any thinge els donne and they remayne unholpen. Van
Zanten is come towards Middleburgh, and yt may be can tell
what the States will doe. Thexecution in Groeninghen goeth
forwarde to force them unto obedience, havinge proceeded so
straightly therein, that to assure the towne. . . the forte goeth
forwarde with all expedition, which will serve for an example to
others that neede the lyke brydle. Sir Francis Vere lyeth still
in the Haeghe, and amongest his people the speach goeth he
shall for Ireland; som of the captaines are com unto him, but
his brother with 6 companies remayne in Bommells Weerdt."
iv. 265. 11 pp.
ROWLAND WHYTE to SIR ROBERT SYDNEY.
1600, May 12. Monday morning. Court.-You have done
discreetly to write to my Lord Treasurer, for 400 [Lord
Cobham] stays from going to Bath and purposes to get a state
in the Park. I doubt not 900 |Lord Buckhurst] and Lady
(1) Bois-le-duc.
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!
Warwick will carefully see that nothing shall be done till your
return. Mr. Secretary was not offended when he heard you
should command the English troops, but answered he knew
you too wise to undertake such a charge without advertising
her Majesty.
te
Touching Mr. Bodeley and the Stacioners, I will carefully
lett them know the care you have of them, now that you see my
Lady Huntingdon will not performe her promes.
On
Saturday our commissioners went to the Queen to take leave.
Mr. Harbert was sworn a privy councillor and second secretary.
"For," sayd she, turning to Mr. Secretary, "This man shall
be my only principall secretary." This bars him of much power
due to a principal secretary. I understand Mr. Secretary only
is the procurer of this honour. To Mr. Beale her Majesty gave
privately promise that at his return his son should be joined in
patent with him in his office at York.
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From Ireland the news is that the Earl of Ormond is still a
prisoner; that Sir Harry Dockray is gone to La Foile; that
the Lord Deputy marches towards the North to divert the
rebels from La Foile.
"Her Majesty . . . is very well.
. is very well. This day she apointes to
see a Frenchman doe feates upon a rope in the Conduit Court.
Tomorrow she hath comanded the beares, the bull and the
ape to be baited in the Tiltyard. Upon Wednesday she will
have solemne dawncing.'
Collins, ii. 193, with slight omissions; from C. 131.
ROWLAND WHYTE to SIR ROBERT SYDNEY.
1600, May 13. "Whitsontuesday." Court.-I had long
speech with 900 [Lord Buckhurst], who read your letter and
bid me assure you he would see your desires satisfied in every
point; he offers that if on your return you can obtain the
'fee-simple of the Park, he will only desire a life-estate in it. He
will take care that nothing shall pass to your prejudice, and will
hasten your return.
I am told it is certain Lord Gray shall have the Queen's letter
to Count Maurice, and is resolved to follow the wars in the Low
Countries, in hope to have that command Sir F. Vere had. He
makes all haste away.
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The Queen is a little troubled with a cold, which keapes her
Majesty from coming abroad as she intended; as yet we have
not had neither the feates on the rope, nor the bull or the beare
bayted. The Queen is offended that this Apology of peace is
printed; for of 200 copies only 8 is hard of. Yt is sayd that
my Lady Riches letter to her Majesty is alsoe printed, which is
an exceeding wrong donne to the Earle of Essex.
دو
Sir Oliver Lambert with 600 men victualled Ophale, and
made way through 800 rebels with the loss of 4 men and 30
of the rebels.
Collins, ii. 194, with slight omissions; from C. 132,
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ROWLAND WHYTE to SIR ROBERT SYDNEY.
1600, May 16. Baynard's Castle.-As to despatch of letters
by Gravesend, and summarising the letter of 12 May. Lord
Gray's letters are signed. It is bruited that the Emperor's
commissioners are admitted to the Hague to propound peace.
Sir Richard Lewknor, the new Chief Justice of the Marches,
is gone to Ludlow, with such reformation in the government as
takes from Lord Pembroke much authority. . . . My Lord
of Pembroke takes it very heavily, that having made the Lords
privy to some of Mr. Townsend's misdoings he nevertheless is
graced. It is likely he will give over his place. Yet I advise
my lord Harbert to patiently bear all things until your return
to court, when you may try your own strength if it be able
to carry it.
The marriage of the other Lord Harbert and Mrs Anne
Russell is at a stay till her Majesty appoint a day; it will be
honourably solemnized, and the feast will be in Blackfriars.
Our commissioners for Bullen embarked last night. It is
said the King of Scots has published the late association of his
nobles and subjects.
Her Majesty graced the French-
man with being present at his feates upon the rope, which were
many and admirable. Yt was in the Conduit Court, and 4,000
people at least were at yt." . I have signified to the
Stationers your will for the 100l., which will content them,
that 501. shall be paid here and 50l. in Middleborough.
Bodeley hath the bookes away, and in my opinion they are of
all others the fairest gifte, and soe intended to be put in the
best place of the Library."
"Mr.
Collins ii. 194, with slight omissions; from C. 133.
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ROWLAND WHYTE to SIR ROBERT SYDNEY.
Saturday. Baynard's Castle.—
1600, May 17.
"I will goe to Alderman Hamden in your name, and look upon
such Turquy carpets as you desire." My Lady of Huntingdon
goes to Court again about your leave. "Yesterday I delivered
Mr. John Meredith a long letter, with all I cold say of 900 [Lord
Buckhurst] answer to your letter, which methincks is honorable
and frendly."
iv. 268. 1 p.
GEORGE GILPIN to SIR ROBERT SYDNEY.
1600, May 20. The Hague. The Receiver says the
money for the ordnance is not yet payable because the day falls
not till 8 June. I will do my utmost to procure satisfaction.
The want of money proceeds through the slowness in contribut-
ing, and the occasions to use all they can scrape together. His
Excellency prepares all he can to be in field again. Thennimie
hath taken Batenbergh agayne, by composition; spoyled and
possessed Ravesteyn lying now as in a muse and uncertain
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what to imploye his people about that are halfe discontent.
Here cam to the Haeghe on Satterday nyght the Count of
Mandersheydt, and Carel Mitzhel (?) had audience yesterday,
requyring reparation of losses and the restitution of nicwtrall
places, with assurance that the lyke shalbe
committed."
no more
vi. 193. 2 pp.
GEORGE GILPIN to SIR ROBERT SYDNEY.
1600, May 21. Delft.
I wrote you yesterday by him
you recommended to me. "They are here already in earnest
consultation about the matters propounded by the Deputies
of the Empyre. whom they purpose to dispatche as soone as may
bee." Our ambassadors arriving at the point of Wesserlande
over against Embden found the Danes there embarked; they
used all their persuasions to cause their stay, but it seems they
will be gone, having express commandment from their King,
that if within three days of the receipt of his letters the English
were not come, they should homewards. Ours were welcomed
at Embden by the Grave and town.
"There hath bene a parlement in Swethen, wherein by
generall assent of the whole body of that estate, the Polish King
is disvested of the crown, and the same presented to Duke
Charles, who at the first refused, and at the seconde instance.
made by them requyred three moneths respitt to consider
thereon. By authority of the same parlement certaine of
thother Kings chief officers there were apprehended, and some
of them (among whom the Chancellor) arraigned and executed.
It is shrowdely to be doubted that yf the King doe not the
sooner abandon his Jesuiticall humour, the Polonians also will
serve him with the like sawce.'
iv. 264.
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ROWLAND WHYTE to SIR ROBERT SYDNEY.
1600, May 24. Saturday. Baynard's Castle.-When our
commissioners arrived at Embden the Danes would not stay,
complaining of our delays, and protesting their commission was
expired. From Bullen we hear our commissioners arrived on
Friday sennight; next day the Spanish commissioners came
into the town. To a treaty it is come, and an opinion held we
shall have a peace. I was assured her Majesty shall hold the
two cautionary towns.
From Ireland no news it is reported that the scarcity of
victual is great. . . . The Earl of Essex (as I heard) wrote
to her Majesty lately, and besought her to think on the time of
his punishment. Her Majesty used gracious speech of him :
that her purpose was to make him know himself, and that she
would again use his service.
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Your leave is not denied or granted. . . . Mr. Golding will
acquaint you as to the barbarous courses of some in your park
at Penshurst, in a time so unfit to hunt or kill deer.
There is great complaining of want of corn, and the people
murmur against licences to transport out of the land.
Collins, ii. 196, with slight omissions; from C. 134.
ROWLAND WHYTE to SIR ROBERT SYDNEY.
1600, May 26. Court. Our commissioners advertise that
the Spanish commissioners took exception at certain words in
their commission. Order is sent to reform it. Of their doings
I hear nothing. Yesterday the Court was full that Sir F. Vere
will serve the States no longer; that he will come over to justify
his actions; that you shall have the command in the field.
Many affirm you may not accept such a charge without leave
hence. You can best tell what to determine. In my opinion.
you have no reason to refuse it, if offered, nor her Majesty cause
to mislike it, seeing it will strengthen her cautionary towns to
have you a commander in their army. [Court news.]
Collins, ii, 196, with omissions; from C. 135.
GEORGE GILPIN to SIR ROBERT SYDNEY.
1600, May 29. Delft.-
"Two daies after [I received
yours of the 20th] passed this way Sir Robert Drury, and the
Lord Gray the day followinge, beinge now all at the Haeghe,
where I was not since Monday last, because fyndynge my
selfe not well.
But omitted not by meanes of a frind,
to insiste harde for the payment of the mony your Lordship
should have by the States ordinaunce." The Receiver gives
me good words, but all he could get hitherto scant service to
furnish "provisions for the intended service, which is hastened
by his Excellencie very harde, and yet himselfe told me he had
not a through lykinge thereunto for sondry considerations,
beinge full of daunger and difficultie. Sir Francis and the rest
will all com alonge with him, but how sowne not yet knowne, all
dependinge uppon that thenimie will doe, whome I understand
his Excellencie could wishe to be ingaged somwhere, and lyeth
still towardes the Maese spendinge up the country." I am
glad your leave is gotten, in hope that at your coming home
further favour will follow.
iv. 269. Signed only.
p.
GEORGE GILPIN to SIR ROBERT SYDNEY,
1600, May 31. Delft. I have been at the Hague, and spoke
with the Receiver and the Advocate Barneveld about the
money, and found them both willing, "but the coffers are so
empty as they sweare there is not a penny remayninge, and
had besides taken uppon creditt more then will com in this
six weekes; by that time at the farthest you should without
fail be paid.
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(C All is here in that forwardnes that I thinke his Excellencie
within these five or six dayes wilbe gonne. I have seene my
Lord Gray. . . . his Excellencie sheweth him all favour,
and others courtesie, but what the harte thinketh resteth to
themselves. I will to the Haeghe in th'afternoone, and there
stay two or three dayes, though small pleasure to beholde our
countrymens straungenes.
iv. 270. Signed only. 1 p.
""
ROWLAND WHYTE to SIR ROBERT SYDNEY.
1600, May 31. Saturday night. Baynard's Castle.-Here
was an expectation Lord Essex should have come to hearing
this day before certain commissioners; but it seems her
Majesty puts it off. Mr. Secretary continues all good offices
for him.
Mr. Secretary removes from the Savoy House to
Arundel House, which I hear he has hired of the lady for her
time.
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Here is great hope Sir John Fortescu shall be Chancellor
of the Duchy.
The Earl of Hertford comes often to
Wilton, and has made known his love for the Lady Anne. My
Lord Chamberlain is ready to return from Bath.
I was with my Lord Treasurer to stay process for the 70001.
charged on your land (which money was delivered by Sir Thomas
Gresham, by her Majesty's warrant, to Rafe Knight, to be
redelivered in Ireland to your father) until we might find means,
by searches, to discharge you; which he willingly granted.
My lady dined upon Thursday last with my Lady Bedford.
Upon Friday dinner my old Lady Fuilliams [Fitzwilliam ?]
came to Bainards Castell, where she was welcome and saw Mr.
William dawnce and leade the measures with Mrs. Mary.'
Your cousin Capt. Sydney on Thursday last acknowledged
a fine and recovery of all his lands; and I hear has conveyed
them to his wife for life, with remainder to you and your heirs
male.
From Embden or Bullen I hear of nothing yet
done. From Ireland only that the Lord Deputy is gone to
place a garrison in Armagh. . . Lord Harbert told me 900
[Lord Buckhurst] was an earnest suitor to her Majesty to get
an estate in the Park. I cannot believe it.
Lady
Huntingdon has been at Court these 7 days; I am made a
stranger unto her.
Collins, ii. 197, with omissions; from C. 136.
ROWLAND WHYTE to SIR ROBERT SYDNEY.
1600, May 31. Saturday very late. Baynard's Castle.-
"Touching the ordonance of Ostend, now that your Lordship
hath wrytt of thym I will put Mr. Secretary often in mynd,
till it be dispatcht." Lady Huntingdon is at Court still; if she
can procure your leave to return I will speedely send yt
over,"
The Lords were sent for to the Court this day,
De L-30
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yt is thought about my Lord of Essex; yt seems her Majesty
is doutfull what to resolve about hym and his liberty."
"By post, who hath another packett of myne for you.'
iv. 271.
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ROWLAND WHYTE to SIR ROBERT SYDNEY.
1600, June 2. Monday night. Court.-Lady Huntingdon
is returned from Court, but for your leave I see no despatch.
Lord Burghley is come up, and was this day with her Majesty ;
،،
he complaines that he cannot away with the cold northern
ayre"; it is given out he will give over his government. My
Lord Chamberlain grows very weak, and the Bath has hurt
him. . . . Sir Walter Rawley will be here out of hand, and will
press for the Vice-Chamberlain's place.
Yesterday Mr. Richard Lea was knighted, who is her Majesty's
ambassador for Russia.
The Queen and Lords were long
together about the Earl of Essex: I hear it is resolved that on
Thursday next he shall be called before commissioners.
It is thought he shall have liberty of his house without a keeper ;
but until her Majesty's pleasure be known, he intermeddle not
with any matters of State. Here hath a sarvant of 29 [Sir
F. Vere] attended longe, but can have no answer to the letters he
brought. I hard that he shuld wryte to 140. Yf the peace were
concluded at Bullen the m m m [the States] cold not goe forward
with the warre one year longer, which made hym retire from
their actions. But I am not sure if this be true."
Our commissioners have not yet met at Bullen, they cannot
agree for precedence. Word is brought from La Foile that Sir
Harry Dockray is landed without resistance, that he hath victual
for 4 months and good store of munitions. My Lord Deputy
writes that he will place a garrison in Armagh, and that ther
were some skirmishes by the way. That in Munster the Castle
of Cahir is surprized; in Ophale the rebels spoil all the country
the Earle of Ormonde is in the hands of a rebel, who was hi
great friend, which makes a suspicion here of his proceedings.
Collins, ii. 198, with omissions; from C. 137.
ROWLAND WHYTE to SIR ROBERT SYDNEY.
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1600, June 6. Friday night, Penshurst.-Acknowledging
letters and 401. on a bill of exchange. Yesterday Lord
Essex was before the commissioners. My Lady came to
Penshurst, "" upon whom I attended, and therefore cannot
wryte what success that matter tooke. By Capt. Fleming
hymself, who returned that night to London, you shall under-
stand it, and tomorrow I goe to Court and will learn what I
can." I will be attentive to what the Queen says of Sir
F. Vere losing and you having the command in the field. . .
My Lady was for two days very ill at Baynard's Castle. She
is somewhat better, and by this air will recover her former
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health. She "takes great pleasure in this place, and surely
I never saw a sweeter. All things finely prospering about yt.”
Collins ii. 199, with slight omissions; from C. 138.
ROWLAND WHYTE to SIR ROBERT SYDNEY.
1600, June 7. Saturday. Court.-Yesternight I wrote from
Penshurst, which I sent from Gravesend by Capt. Fleming. At
Court I hear how the matter passed on Thursday with my
Lord of Essex. Her Highness' Council laid open his offences:
his making Lord Southampton General of the Horse; his
making of knights; his going into Munster, contrary to
instructions; his return, being expressly commanded by her
Majesty to stay. His speech was very discreet, acknowledging
that he had offended, but with no malicious intent. The
Lord Keeper delivered his opinion that he deserved to be
imprisoned in the Tower, to be fined, to have his offices
sequestered. My Lord Treasurer left out the Tower, my Lord
Admiral the fine. Mr. Secretary made a wise speech. The
rest condemned him greatly. "Yt was concluded that he
should return from the place he came, till her Majesty's
pleasure were knowen." "I heare yt was a most pitifull
and lamentable sight, to see hym that was the mignon of
fortune, now unworthy of the least honor." Here is a general
hope that her Majesty will be gracious. I hear Mr. Secretary
doth all good offices for him.
Here I find Lieut. Gammage, who I hear has petitioned my
Lord Admiral for money to carry him to his country, affirming
that his servant was taken by the Dunkirkers with all his goods.
I purpose to make my Lord Admiral know the benefits you
bestowed on him, and your care for his advancement if he were
capable or worthy of it. I procured him one month's pay more
from Capt. Sidney, but all this money hath he vainly consumed
in London. Lord Herbert bids me tell you that 600 [Lord
Nottingham] assured him you shall come over ere long. I left
my Lady well at Penshurst. Some of the outragers in the
Park begin to be sorry, seeing it is made a Star Chamber matter.
I send this by the post to London to be conveyed unto you.
Collins ii. 199, omitting a large part; from C. 139, 4 pp.
GEORGE GILPIN to SIR ROBERT SYDNEY.
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1600, June 9. Delft.-Since my last I have found one that
is content to furnish the money for the ordnance. Let me
knowe what I shall give by way of gratification amongst the
officers of the Treasury."
"His Excellence passed along
the walles this morning, and the Lord Grey in the coache with
him, whom he useth with very greate favour and kindnes. Sir
Frauncis followeth this nighte, being
busyed about
accompts and discharging of debtes at the Haegh.
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ROWLAND WHYTE to SIR ROBERT SYDNEY.
1600, June 11. Baynard's Castle.-I hear since my last
that the Attorney General would in his speech have proved
wilful contempt to have been disloyalty. Lord Essex answered
that he came not to justify himself but to acknowledge his
transgressions; but now his honour and loyalty was called in
question he should do wrong if he did not justify himself. But
the Lords interrupted, clearing him generally of that, and pro-
ceeded to their censure by way of opinion only. The Lords
did all admire his discretion and patience. They began at
9 in the morning and continued till 8 at night without removing.
. The Earl continues still with a keeper at his own house.
Her Majesty is not resolved what she will do; she is much
satisfied to see him held worthy of more punishment than has
been inflicted.
600 [Lord Nottingham] doubts not, when this Bullen treaty
shall have an end, your leave will be granted. c.c. [Lady
Warwick] tells me her Majesty speaks well of Lord Gray, whom
she sent to the States to be trained in the wars; that she heard
there was a purpose to call away Sir F. Vere, and to send him
to Ireland, because Lord Montjoy has no health to go forward
in that war; that the Queen said nothing concerning your
commanding the English troops. I acquainted her with all
that I received from you, and desired her to say so much boldly,
if there was cause.
Mrs. Anne Russell went from Court on Monday with 18
coaches; "the like hath not bene seen amongest the maydes."
The marriage will be on Monday next, her Majesty
will be there. The Queen dined yesterday at my Lady
Lomley's in Greenwich, and uses to walke much in the Parke
and great walkes out of the Parke and about the Parke.
The Lord be praised she is very well.".
Collins, ii. 200, with omissions; from D. 1.
ROWLAND WHYTE to SIR ROBERT SYDNEY.
1600, June 14. Saturday. Greenwich. My last was by
Cornelius Googe, a skipper of Flushing. Her Majesty purposes
to honour Mrs. Anne Russell's marriage; Lord Cobham prepares
his house for her, because it is near the bride-house. There is
to be a memorable masque of eight ladies. . . The prepara-
tion is sumptuous; it is feared the house in Blackfriars will
be too little for such a company.
My fear that 400 [Lord Cobham] might take this opportunity
of 1500 [the Queen] going to his house, made me beseech c.c.
[Lady Warwick] to have an eye to it.
On Thursday last, being a Star Chamber day, my Lord
Keeper, in his usual speech to the country gentlemen, touched
on libels of those that were in authority, as of the Lord High
Treasurer for giving licence for transportation of corn. After-
wards he spoke of the Earl of Essex, who acknowledged his
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errors; yet some wicked persons intermeddled by libelling, to
find fault with the doings of her Majesty. The foul matter
between Fowler and his wife was then heard in Star Chamber.
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From Ireland word is brought that the Lord Deputy is
returned to Dublin and Sir Harry Dockray is strongly fortified at
Lough Foile. Here were at Court to see the Queen some
High Germains; amongest them it is thought came disguised
the Archduke Maximilian."
"My Lady Huntingdon is
at Court, but doth not admitt me to her presence, nor hath not
these 6 moneths.
Every day I goe to her chamber doore,
and send in word that I am there, but her ladyship is busy."
The Earl of Essex attends her Majesty's pleasure,
"which is
thought will not over hastily appeare.
Collins, ii. 201, omitting the end; from D. 2.
GEORGE GILPIN to SIR ROBERT SYDNEY.
1600, June 18. The Hague. "I was glad to heare
your Lordship went alonge with his Excellencie, but grieved
that the strangnes used by som should give cause unto others
to thinke and speake that owr nation can never agree longe nor
at home nor abroade; but I know there is no fault in your
Lordship. . I have harde that when Monsieur Buzenvall
and I met your Lordship in Roterdam there was one that to
shewe the worthynes of a base mynde wrote of all he knewe
that passed (yf not more), and that as your selfe knowe was
no more nor other, but that might and may be knowen even to
owr ennimies.
""
iv. 273. 11 pp.
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ROWLAND WHYTE to SIR ROBERT Sydney.
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1600, June 23. Monday. Court. Your careful advertising
the proceeding of the army is well taken; her Majesty first
seemed not to like your absence from your government;
but .. "Mr. Secretary did satisfie her. That the enterprise
is against Duncarke, is very pleasing to her Majesty and to all
her subjects.
Lords Northumberland, Rutland and
Mounteagle have leave to go see this service. Lord Herbert
hath never a horse here and but one in the cowntrey,
which. . . . cannot abide the piece or drum. . . . Your own
gray horse and the little bay nagge my Lady sends you now
over."
A
Mr. Edmondes arrived from Bullen on Saturday; the com-
missioners have not met nor agreed about precedency;
it is believed it will come to a treaty, but if there be any
longer delay, her Majesty will call them away. Mr. Edmondes
says that on news of your army's march through Flanders to
Ostend, the Spanish commissioners were amazed, but next day
gave out that the Archduke's army was afoot to encounter
you. The commissioners of Emden, on return of the Danes,
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are in treaty.
In Ireland the rebels grow strong in every
quarter :
the Lord Deputy on his return from Newry
was in great hazard; Tirone is strong in the north and is gone
towards Lough Foile.
•
[Describing the marriage of Lord Herbert and Mrs. Russell,
and the masque, at which the Queen was present.] Lord Herbert
and his lady are now in Court. Sir Jeffrey Fenton is here, and
has declared the necessity of more force in Ireland; 2000 more
will be ready to embark at the end of July.
Here was
yesterday a great hope that her Majestie wold give order to
remove my Lord Essex keaper; but I cannot heare it is donne ;
many beleve it wilbe donne, er it be long, for her Majestys
displeasure by his submission is somewhat mitigated."
"Bord brought over a very fine piece indeed, I never saw the
like Holland; my Lady . . wold have me present it to Mr.
Secretary to make hym shirts." I will do so in a time which
I will pick out, and put him in mind of her suit for your
return. Lady Huntingdon says the Queen told her you should
come over before winter. I let my Lord Admiral know the care
you had of Mr. Gamage," which much satisfied his lordship, who
was purposed to have schooled hym if he had returned. He
lives loosely about Londen and removes his lodgings. I hard
he was last at the Golden Calf in St. Katrens.
When I
can find hym out I will ship hym for Flushing, if he will goe.
""
I
"To Mr. Bodeley I will send your letter upon Wednesday
next, who is at Oxford very busy to sett up his bookes against
this Act. Yours is the fairest and greatest gifte that is given;
yt hath as I heare the chiefest place in the Library.”
am little in London. If you direct any letters thither, give
order that they be left at the Black Boy in the Strand; I take
care they shall come to me. If to the Court, where I live most,
at the Signet Chamber your letters shall find me.
Collins, ii. 202-4, with omissions;
..
from D. 3.
from D. 3. 5 pp.
ROWLAND WHYTE to SIR ROBERT SYDNEY.
1600, June 25. Court." Her Majesty had taken order
to remove my Lord of Essex keeper from hym; but
a while after being somewhat troubled with the remembrance
of his making soe many knights made a stay," and sent
unto the Earl for her letter, which she writ to command
him to make none. With a submissive letter he answered
that he had lost or mislaid it, which displeases her
Majesty. Mr. Secretary continues to do good offices; yet is
there no
reconcilement between them. This honorable
proceeding of Mr. Secretarys must neads ty the Earle to respect
him everlastingly."
"Upon Satarday morning these noblemen wilbe gonne to see
the warrs of Flawnders; but because here is no newes come from
the army since your last from Ostend, yt is feard lest the Prince
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will quaile in the greatnes of his enterprise and return with the
victory of some poore fortes; but this to yourself. Liftenant
Gammage, misled by ill company, hath run a very idle race; I
find hym very penitent and will ransom his clothes and credyt
in the ale-house in St. Katrens and imbarque him for
Flushinge."
PS. "Lady Warwicke was here a day or too very sicke, but
is amended. My Lord Chamberlain is returned to Court and
lookes well upon yt."
iv. 274. 2 pp. Collins cut out a large piece of the original
letter bodily and interpolated it in the letter of 28 June; the
mutilated letter has now been restored.
ROWLAND WHYTE to SIR ROBERT SYDNEY.
1600, June 28. Welplace by Penshurst.-Her Majesty is
troubled with the last knights made by the Earl of Essex in
Ireland, and purposes by public proclamation to command
them from the place due to their dignity. The warrant was
signed, as I heard, but by Mr. Secretary's care stayed till
Sunday. Mr. Bacon is thought to be the man that moves her
Majesty to it. . . . The Earl has his keeper still, and as long
as her Majesty is in this angered is likely to continue, as the
letter she would have from him cannot be found.
I came here yesternight to see my wife. On Monday I will
be at Court again.
Collins ii. 204, with alterations and omissions, see above;
from D. 4.
ROWLAND WHYTE to SIR ROBERT SYDNEY.
1600, July 5. Saturday. Court.-Mr. Edmonds, a follower
of Sir F. Vere, brought news of the battle, and that the enemy
was overthrown by the valour of the English and good
direction of Sir F. Vere. . . . He has gained great honour.
Many of your friends began to marvel what was become of
you in the fight; Mr. Edmond's answer was that you were
gone to Ostend that morning.
Charon solicits a supply
to reinforce the English troops. Her Majesty is content that
volunteers shall go, but no pressing of men. Sir Callisthenes
Brooke is to take charge of these volunteers.
I
Lords Northumberland and Rutland will away on Monday.
Lord Essex' keeper is taken away; but he is sick of an ague
and lives retired as before.
Lady Huntingdon will be at
Court on Tuesday, and promises to deal for your leave.
hope to find a good time to deliver my lady's token to 200
[Sir R. Cecil]. . .
. . I infinitely pressed Lord Herbert to
procure you a good horse or
a good horse or two for service; but he
protests he has none. A gentleman of my Lord Chamber-
lain tells me that his lord heard that you and La Noue went
to Ostend because Prince Maurice would give you no command
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in the army. I long to hear from yourself; many enquire
the cause of your absence. The Earl of Hereford [sic] is at
Wilton courting the Lady Anne.
Collins ii. 204, with omissions; from D. 5.
ROWLAND WHYTE to SIR ROBERT SYDNEY.
:
1600, July 7. Court.-On Saturday I wrote you at large by
the post.
Sir F. Vere's friends in Court commend his
great service her Majesty is often heard to say, that she holds
him the worthiest captain of her time. Many ask why you were
not at the battle. . . . Here is much honour ascribed to the
Archduke for his valour and resolution in gathering his troops
to fight. Of Prince Maurice little is said, and that to his
disadvantage. The glory is laid on our nation and their
commander.
The Lord Admiral bids me write that as soon as he sees what
the commissioners shall do he will remember your return.
He doth Sir F. Vere a great deal of honour. Her Majesty goes
in progress to Basing, so to Totnam, the Earl of Hertford's,
and so to Ramesbury; the 29 of July is appointed to remove
hence.
Collins ii. 205, with slight omissions; from D. 6.
ROWLAND WHYTE to SIR ROBERT SYDNEY.
1600, July 12. Saturday night. Court. Your packet
delivered the 8 of July made us all afraid what became of
you on the day of the battle. On 9 July I received your
letters from Flushing of 28 June and 2 July. Many marvelled
what became of you; some of 29 [Sir F. Vere] followers
affirmed you and Justinian went aboard all the while, others
write that you were in the beginning of the fight (and so you
say yourself), but then you withdrew yourself to the battle and
accompanied his Excellency; others that being discontented
you had no command, you returned to Flushing. . . . Lord
Cobham and Sir Walter Rawley are gone to the States camp to
see the service.
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Lady Huntingdon is at Court, but she admittes not me to
her presence. I hope she will be myndfull of you, for she
governes the Queen, many howres together very private.
""
،،
I delivered my Lady's token to 200 [Sir R. Cecil], whose
answer was that without such meanes she shuld comand hym;
but seing it came from a lady he wold not refuse it.”
admired it and protested he never saw the like.
He
Sir Horatio Palavicino is dead. Lord Essex is confined to his
own house without a keeper. The Bishop of London was
yesternight with her Majesty; she thanked him for his journey.
From Ireland we hear the Pale is burnt and spoiled; that Sir
H. Dockray at Lough Foile is strongly fortified and has killed
300 rebels.
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Many gentlemen would get "voluntaries" to make full com-
panies if they might command them; but Charon says Sir F.
Vere must have the appointing of all captains, which makes
them not willing. "There shall no prest goe out, but private
letters to some shires to assist the captens by the drum to have
voluntaries to goe over.
""
900 [Lord Buckhurst] will advance your return, and see that
nothing shall pass to your hurt.
Collins ii. 205, with slight omissions; from D. 7.
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ROWLAND WHYTE to SIR ROBERT SYDNEY.
1600, July 19. Court. . .
Court. . . . Mr. Secretary used Lieutenant
Spencer honourably, when he delivered your letter; made him
dine with him and bestowed 67. on him for his journey.
Lady Warwick is returned to Court, who assures me of your
return before September. "Her Majesty begins her progress
the 29 of this moneth, and intends yt to my Lord Harfords
in North Wiltshire, but she will strike out Ramesbury out of the
jests." Lord Essex continues private at his own house.
Lady Essex lies at Battersea at Sir Oliver St. John's house,
because the measles are at Barn Elms. Sir William Howard
is dead or in danger of death, which my Lord Admiral takes very
heavily. Lord Cobham is not yet returned from the camp.
"Yt is sayd
.. her Majesty will put this Earle of Desmond,
that hath bene long in the Towre, at liberty, and send hym to
Yreland." I think I wrote that the Earl of Ormonde was
come back to Kilkenny. . . . Your cousin Capt. Sydney,
Capt. Throgmorton and his wife and Mrs. Fleming are ready to
go to Flushing, but go to Penshurst to take leave of my Lady.
My wife is brought to bed of a boy.
PS." The Earle of Lincolne is comytted to the Fleet, for
many misdemeanours comytted against poore men."
Collins ii. 207, with omissions; from D. 8.
ROWLAND WHYTE to SIR ROBERT Sydney.
1600, July 22. Wolplace. Mr. Secretary gave me a letter
of his for you, and charged me to take care in sending it safely.
"Yt is written with his own hand and made up by hym self,
that none of his knowes what yt containes. I do understand by
Sir Jo. Stanhope, that he is very very well affected towards you,
and that often he saies, he knowes few of soe good experiences
and soe fitt to serve her Majestie as your self. We are somwhat
troubled here that Vereiken is not come backe, and we grow
jealous now of any rownd proceedings with us, and it is in
consultacion, to recall our commissioners backe.
The meeting
at Berghen-op-Zom seames very straung to our world, and
but from your self, I thincke they heare litle of it. Surely it is
thought that my Lord Cobham and Sir Walter Rawleigh were
sent to Prince Moreis to understand somwhat of it, and to yeld
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satisfaction for the not sending of supplies and vitle in an open
manner, which was desired by Monsr. Charon. Here I am till
Friday to see my boy christned."
iv. 282. 2 pp.
ROWLAND WHYTE to SIR ROBERT SYDNEY.
1600, July 26. Saturday. Court.-Acknowledging letters
of 15, 16 and 22 July, and enclosing one from Mr. Secretary
on powder and ordnance. He makes no question but to procure
your leave before Michaelmas. "For the matter of the pardon
to return, I understand he will not be the mover of it, but will
advance yt. . . . Yf you meane to proceede in it, Sir John
Stanhope in my opinion wilbe a fitt man to move it."
Lord Nottingham told me he would write to you, but first
let the Queen read your last letter; some had possessed her
Majesty with your not being in the battle, somewhat unfriendly,
but he made known to her the just reasons, with which she was
well satisfied, and in public praised your discretion.
The Queen at her last being abroad, and Lady Warwick with
her in the coach, blamed you for going with Prince Maurice,
but allowed your advised return to your charge. Her Majesty
hears Prince Maurice has some white jennets, that were the
Admirants of Arragons, and wished she had a couple for her
coach; if you can persuade him to present her Majesty with
such horses you would do her very agreeable service. Lady
Huntingdon was yesterday very long with her Majesty; I sent
in your letter but had no answer. Mons. Vereiken has returned
to Bullen, and brings this resolution, that the King of Spain will
have precedence and yield no equality; if he continue in this
humour, her Majesty's pleasure is that her commissioners
return. Her Majesty removes on Tuesday towards Nonsuch ;
it is not known but that she goes her long intended progress.
Lord Essex being very private admits nobody.
Mr. Christopher Nevell was at Penshurst yesterday. I am
infinitely bound to my Lady for the honour she did me at the
christening of my boy. [As to other private matters of business.]
Two of our merchant ships are taken in the Straits.
PS.-It is wondered that the States have not presented Sir F.
Vere with some gift of worth.
Collins, ii. 207, with omissions; from D. 9.
ROWLAND WHYTE to SIR ROBERT SYDNEY.
1600, July 27. Sunday night. Court.
For the
matter of Copley it seemes straunge unto me that he refuses
your offer, and to move yt, either your Lordship were best to
preferre it with the like offer to some other or to wryte your
self a letter to the Queen, that she wilbe pleased to grant her
pardon for his return. The letter must come to Mr. Secretary,
who if he please to further yt, the matter may in that kynd
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be ended without second and third meanes.
Her Majestys
displeasure continues towards the Earle of Essex; and my
Lady Rich I heare is apointed to be before the Lords. And
the scholler that wrytt Harry the 4th is comytted to the
Towre.'
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Out of Munster here is advertisements that Sir George Carew
has taken many castles, freed all that province and planted a
strong garrison in Kerry. . . I understand her Majesty has
sent to the commissioners in Bullen to return.
On Tuesday the Queen removes. It will be a long progress,
which I must follow. As often as I can I will send a letter to
you. How I shall come by yours I do not know, but direct
them to the Court.
Mr. Roger Mannors desires you will
send him for a token, a ball of tobacco, high trinidado.
Collins, ii. 208, with omissions; from D. 10.
ROWLAND WHITE to SIR ROBERT SYDNEY.
1500, August 2.(1) Nonsuch.-" My last unto you was of the
26 of July." Her Majesty removed on Tuesday to Tooting
and on Wednesday to Nonsuch, and then resolves to go her long
progress.
"The Lords are sorry for yt, but her Majesty byds
the old stay behynd, and the young and able to goe along with
her. She called for the jests yesternight, and mislikes with the
shortnes of some removes, being but 5 and 4 miles. Her Majesty
misliked and had just cause to be offended that at her remove
to this place she was soe poorely attended; for I never saw such
a dearth of nobility."(2) Lord Nottingham was absent by reason
of his brother's weakness. Mr. Secretary was at Tibbols with
some of his friends. Sir Antony Paulett is dead, and Sir Walter
Rawley will surely have the government of Jarsey. It is said
the Earl of Southampton is gone from Ireland to the Low
Countries to end the quarrel between him and Lord Grey.
Some say our commissioners are landed, but I find no
certainty. If they were come her Majesty might be dealt
in for your return. I solicit the matter of powder and having
the ordnance out of Ostend.
Collins ii. 210, with omissions; from D. 13.
ROWLAND WHYTE to SIR ROBERT SYDNEY.
1600, August 8. "Nonsuch upon a remove."-My last was of
the 2 August by post. Her Majesty goes abroad every day to
ride and hunt. This day she dines at Lady Edmond's and goes
to Oatlands to bed. It is likely she will go to Farnham Castle;
it may be if she like the air it will be the farthest place of her
progress.
"
(1) The date in the original now appears as 12" as printed by Collins.
But comparison with the next three letters shows that it was written on "2
August," and it is not clear that the original has not been tampered with.
(2) Collins altered to so small a train."
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The commissioners of Bullen came yesterday to Court and
had access to the Queen.
Mr. Secretary has moved the
Queen for the ordnance in Ostend and for munitions. Her
pleasure is that letters be written to the States and Mr. Gilpin
to solicit it. . . . 900 [Lord Buckhurst] longs to have you
over, you know why. He wrote a very favourable letter to the
judge to have a care of your business touching Kevan Cribor,
"which he told me was not his manner, but for you he wold
breake his owne orders." He has also written to the Auditor
of Ireland to make search about the discharge of the 70007. . . .
Here was a rumor ten ships of Dunkirk were put to sea; some
opinion was it might be some enterprise on our coast; some
held it was against some part of Zeeland. It is thought Sir
Walter Rawley will have the government of Jersey.
Collins ii. 208, with omissions; from D. 11.
ROWLAND WHYTE to SIR ROBERT SYDNEY.
1600, August 8. Nonsuch, late in the evening.- "When I
had made up my letter to your Lordship and sent yt to the post
of Londen, here arrives Capten Williams with your letters to
Mr. Secretary and my Lord Admirall.
Your letters to
them were very welcome."
Her Majesty on a sudden puts off her remove till Tuesday
sennight, but I think now she will stay till Michaelmas.
600 [Lord Nottingham] told me that the matter of Jersey was
too far gone to be dealt with for you; her Majesty has
passed her promise to 24 [Sir W. Raleigh]. "700 men are sent
to Lough Foile for supplies, 600 men are sent to Knockfargus.
The whole army in Yreland consists of 16000 foot and 1300
horse. God grant yt may subdue this rebellion." Many in
Court of the best sort are glad to hear of your being friends
with Sir F. Vere.
Collins, ii. 209, with alterations and slight omissions, see note
to next letter; from D. 12.
ROWLAND WHYTE to SIR ROBERT SYDNEY.
1600, August 8. Nonsuch, at night.-... Even now I received
your packet by Captain Williams' man. "Touching the
ordonance of Ostend and municion for Flushing, Mr. Secretary
hath dealt very effectually with her Majesty; and tomorrow
Mr. Charon wilbe here by her Majestys comand, who shall
reccive her pleasure about yt."
"You have great reason to move you to have the garrison
strengthened, and I will observe in the solliciting of it the
instruction you give to have it lefte to your own choice the
taking in of new companies, if that will seem best here but
I beleve they will rather reduce those that are, some to 200,
some to 150, to make that nomber full you desire; because it
wilbe less charg to the Queen in the paying of fewer captens
and officers."
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"I will put my Lord Admirall in mynd to wryte hymself,
what he commanded me to doe; for since he asked me if I
had written as he willed me, excusing it in hymself for want of
tyme."
"As God help me, during the tyme of Sir Robert Druriez
abode in Court, I was very wakefull both by my self and your
good frends to understand what he shuld say of you; but I
cannot learn that he said any thing that might offend you.
Sure I am that all of the best sort say that you had great reason
to doc as you did, and not to be in such an army as a privat
man; neither did 400 [Lord Cobham] or 24 [Sir W. Raleigh]
say anything to your dishonor that I can heare of.”
Mr. Bodeley since the act hath never bene in Londen, but
sure I am that the bookes are presented, and have a choice place
in the Library, which wilbe an everlasting honor to your name.
Yf you had bene in England and a stoode for Jarsey, you wold
have found it a matter very impossible to have bene obtained,
as a thing her Majesty resolves another away: Sir William
Russell was named to be one that stoode for yt."
iv. 276. 2 pp.
Endorsed by Collins: "2 paragraphs are taken from this
letter and put in a letter of the same date, this being the third
wrote in one day." Compare Sydney Papers, ii. 209, 210, where
the passages are interpolated in the body of the last letter.
ROWLAND WHYTE to SIR ROBERT SYDNEY.
1600, August 16. Saturday. "The Black Boy in the
Strand." Since Wednesday her Majesty has been at Beding-
ton; on Thursday she dined at Croidon with my Lord of
Canterbury; and this day returns to Nonsuch. Touching
your leave Lord Nottingham and Lady Warwick told me it
was "no tyme to trouble her Majesty, who had taken that
litle progress of purpose to pass away the tyme in sports."
Mr. Secretary has dealt carefully about the ordnance of
Ostend. "Mons. Charon hath the Queens pleasure signified
into hym, who is to give notice thereof to the States."
About the matters for the supply of your garrison, the Lords
have not met since Capt. Williams' arrival. I prepare most
of them by acquainting them with the justice of your demands.
Sir William Russell standing for Jarsey has given a stop to
Sir Walter Rawley having it. I hear Sir Walter has dealt with
Sir William Russell, who stands upon these terms to have what
her Majesty will give him, without being beholden to other.
"Sir Walter Rawley is not well, he hath had 3 or 4 fitts of an
ague; his own creditt with the Queen is of late growen good, and
he cannot want the assistance of his frends, whose autority
is greatest.
""
Mr. Secretary Herbert acknowledges the commissioners were
beholden to you at Bullen, Lord Herbert is well; I
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hear little of the matter intended by 600 [Lord Nottingham]
towards him; neither do I find any disposition in this gallant
young lord to marry. There is some hope Lord Essex shall
have more liberty.
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The Lord Deputy in a journey into Ophale was in some
danger, but wasted the country and brought back a great prey.
Here arrived yesterday an embassador from the King of
Barbary. He hath some 16 of his traine, 3 of them principall
men, hymself the Secretary of State; they are lodged at
Alderman Ratcliffs. Sir Thomas Jarrett went to meet them,
and divers others; Capten Prin is comanded to wayte on
them; they speake by a Spanish interpreter; what their
buisnes is I doe not certainly heare. There is no tyme yet
apointed for their audience. They are tawny Moores, very
strangely attired and behaviored.'
""
Relates the story of the King of Scots' narrow escape from
being murdered in the Gowric conspiracy.
Mrs. Copley came to Baynard's Castle. She is resolved to go
to Flushing and bespeak your assistance about her husband's
return.
As for your return from the battle, all of honour and discretion
allow it. Some base fellows of 29 [Sir F. Vere] followers spoke
they know not what themselves of you and others. . "I
came to Londen of purpose to make this dispatch to you. This
evening I goe to Court at Nonsuch.”
Collins, ii. 210-11, with large omissions; from D. 14, 6 pp.
ROWLAND WHYTE to SIR ROBERT SYDNEY.
1600, August 21.) At Court, this Friday.—“1000 [Earl of
Essex] Lady sent her footman for me. I fownd hym and her
in the banqueting howse neare the water syde.
He en-
quiring of me the cawse of your departure from the battell, I
made hym acquainted withall, which he aproved, and pro-
tested. that yt had bene dishonorable for you to be
comanded by hym to whom you first gave honor in the warrs.
By the post tomorrow I will wryte at lardge an answer of all
your
letters sent by Sone and the great packett by the post.
PS. "The rinforcement of the garrison and the municion
with the artillery in Ostend I.
I.. beleve wilbe granted,
but you know the maner of the Court, where all things are long
a doing."
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iv. 277. The beginning of the letter is lost. 1 p.
ROWLAND WHYTE to SIR ROBERT SYDNEY.
1600, August 23. Nonsuch.-Acknowledging his letter by
Ensign Sone and a great packet of 17 August by Charles the
(1) August 21 was on a Thursday. This letter was clearly written on August
22. See the next letter.
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post. Yesterday I put Mr. Secretary in mind for the ordnance
of Ostend, a supply of munition, the strengthening of the garrison
and your leave. Her Majesty, he said, is disposed to satisfy
his desires, but to urge his leave whilst these matter were in
handling were preposterous.
From my Lord Admiral you shall have a letter to avow of
her Majesty's commending your proceedings. He will see that
the honour shall be given you in making the captains; seeing
you give me leave to nominate one it shall be my brother Capt.
Whyte. I wish you could send me a list of such you would
have preferred..
It is said Lord Cobham is married to Lady Kildare. I wish
there were a reconciliation between you, as he is now allied where
you receive much kindness. The ambassador of Barbary
had audience on Wednesday. Here was a royal preparation
in his receiving.
It is given out they come for her
Majesty's letters to the Turk, to whom a brother of this King
of Barbary is fled, to complain against him.
Sir Walter Rawleigh shall have the government of Jersey.
"Yt shuld seeme [he] wilbe content to make her Majestys profitt
there, and to raise a fort upon his own charges. He is very wise.
and his frends powers great in Court."(1)
Lord Essex writes now and then to the Queen. It is hoped
he shall have liberty to go to the country; but his return to
the Court is doubtful. Lady Rich continues under command
at St. Bartholomews.
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My Lady is asked to recommend one Mr. Rogers, that married
Mr. Willoughbie's daughter, to be a captain of your garrison;
he will give her 300l. Mr. Arthur Massinger is sick of a burning
fever. Her Majesty removes to Otelands this Tuesday.
Collins ii. 212, with omissions; from D. 15, the last page is
now iv. 278; 5 pp. in all.
ROWLAND WHYTE to SIR ROBERT SYDNEY.
1600, August 24. Sunday. Nonsuch.
"Mr. Secretary
wrytt unto you at larg of the rinforcements and suplieng
of our garrison with powder and municion. I see some
thing will be donne in yt, and I assure you an extraordinary
care is taken by Mr. Secretary to have you satisfied; and it is
noted by his servants as a thing not usuall in hym; indeed your
letters are very welcom unto hym, and he respects what you
wryte. I perceve her Majesty wilbe content to deffray the charge
of your garrison, when yt is strengthened, out of the 30 thowsand
pownd the States are yearly to pay unto her, if soe be that yt
might be cessed upon the town and the island, for the assurance
of the paiment. Your lordship shall doe well to be informed
(1) Collins interpolates "He must pay £300 a year to my Lord Harry Seymor,"
from the letter of 24 August.
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how yt may be best performed, and to certefie yt here; for then
will your sute grow easy, and you shalbe well thought of, for
the care you take to case her Majesty of charge.”
His Honour assures you that you shall have your leave
between Michaelmas and the Term. "The Queen likes.
this ayre soe well, that she meanes not to remove upon Tuesday
to Otelands. Here is now some assurance taken of her
Majestys own word, that my Lord of Essex shall have liberty
to live where he please, but not to come to Court. Tyme will
bring foorth more grace, if he continue his discreet and wise
maner of carriage in his liffe."
"Sir Walter Rawleigh must pay 300l. a yeare to my Lord
Harry Seymor, out of the profits of Jarsey."
iv. 279. 24 pp.
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ROWLAND WHYTE to SIR ROBERT SYDNEY.
1600, August 26. Strand. . . . My Lady sent her footman
to the Court to see Mr. Secretary and desire him to remember
your leave. He took her salutation in kind part, and made me
write in his name to assure her you should be here by
Michaelmas.
This day Lord Essex was sent for to York House, where the
Lord Keeper, Lord Treasurer and Mr. Secretary signified her
Majesty's pleasure. He is restrained from coming to Court
without leave, else I hear not of any confinement. He told
them his purpose was to lead a retired life in his uncle's house
at Grayes.
One Hamilton is come from the King of Scots as his agent.
It is bruited Lord Northumberland will go to congratulate the
King of France on his marriage, and victories against the Duke
of Savoy.
I see Mr. Secretary expects an answer from
you ere any great forwarding be given to the business of the
town. Lord Nottingham takes the death of his sister Lady
Dudley heavily, and lies at Hampton Court.
PS." Sir Harry Dockray lost 60 horse that by the villany
of the horse boyes were betrayed to the rebell; but he that
was the chiefe corrupter of them is taken, he was knighted by
my Lord of Essex; who is sent to the Lord Deputy."
Collins, ii. 213, with omissions; from D. 16.
ROWLAND WHYTE to SIR ROBERT SYDNEY.
1600, August 30. Saturday. Oatlands.-Lady Cumberland
prays you to place this gentleman, Mr. Allen, who desires to
follow the wars, in some company of your garrison, to have
the pay of a gentleman. Your reinforcement will be difficult
till you devise to have payment out of the 30,000 li. the States
owe. "Monsieur Charon imbarques upon Monday to come
towards the States, who we say here are in jealousies and
mutinies amongest themselves. My Lord North is this day
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gon towards the Bath. My Lord of Essex within a day or two
goes towards Graies, Mr. Controllers house; but I see yet very
smale hope of his return to any grace; yt may be he shalbe
sent to Yreland againe, but this is an idle opinion of myne own."
"My Lord Harry Howard hath infinitely traveled in his
buisnes, for surely things were farr out of square betwen hym
and Mr. Secretary, which seemes by his discretion to be
upon better termes.
I can say no more, but that this gracious souverayne of ours
is very well, and meanes to kill many staggs and buckes er she
remove from these hunting cowntreis. Her body endures more
travell than they can that attend her."
iv. 280. 2 pp.
SIR ROWLAND WHYTE to SIR ROBERT SYDNEY.
1600, September 1. Oatlands. The Court is now given to
hunting and sports; on Thursday her Majesty hunts at
Hanworth Park, this day she hunts in the forest. When Mr.
Secretary hears from you he will proceed to the business of the
garrison. Sir Noel Charon was knighted yesterday.
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In this sporting tyme I steale from Court to play the good
husband for 4 or 5 dayes. Sir William Haward is dead. My
Lord Nottingham knowes it not yet; the Queen takes care he
may come to yt by degrees, for now he is in these partes the
Master of her Sportes.'
Mr. Secretary Harbert, in the
absence of Mr. Secretary, attends to all matters of state. I
acquainted him with the matter of Copley; he will most
willingly embrace it.
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Collins ii. 213, with slight omissions; from D. 17.
ROWLAND WHYTE to SIR ROBERT SYDNEY.
1600, September 6. Oatlands." Her Majesty . . . takes
great pleasure in hunting and sporting in her parkes and forests;
her daily musique is the sweet cry of excellent hownds." Mr.
Secretary, as it seems, picked out this time to take pleasure
abroad; you "would not beleve the infinit paines and care
he takes in the despatch of her Majestys service, when he is
in Court." It is said he is gone with Lord Cobham to see Sir
Walter Rawleigh at Sherborn. Lord Nottingham takes his
brother's death heavily, which keeps me from the letter he
promises to write. Lord Essex goes to Ewelme Lodge, and at
Michaelmas will return to London.
Now Michaelmas
approaches I shall sollicit your leave. It is known here her
Majesty will strengthen her garrison of Flushing, which makes
many knights stand up and be suitors for companies. . .
your letter to Mr. Secretary, desire you may have the nominating
of them, seeing by your letters patent it is your right. Lord
Montjoy goes with an army towards the Blackwater.
In
Collins, ii. 214, with omissions; from D. 18.
Do L-31
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ROBERT KERWIN to SIR ROBERT SYDNEY.
1600, September 7. Penshurst.-"I received your Lordships
letters the 4 of August last, wherunto first I answer that of
stone I have digged 200 load, whereof is allready caried 50.
There is hewed of ashler stone for the outside wales of the
tower and stable about 1600 foote, and still our workmen ar
working thereon. For your Lordships windowes, I cannot
worke the stone for them untill I have your Lordships order in
that behalf; but this window stone is allreadie brought home.
The windowes, dores, vent, creast and corbell table for the
gallerie and Gamages tower is allreadie wrought, which yf it
please your Lordship maie be used in your stable. I have also
found a quarrie in Leatherhames neere Mrs. Archinalls house,
which I hope will serve for ashler for your walls, and so save
some monie in the cariage, yf it prove as I hope it will."
"For tymber I have cutt down about 50 tonne, as your
Lordship wrot unto Mr. Golding should be done, which
is well nigh hewed and shalbe caried out of hand; I will
cutt both bord and planke verie shortlie, for untill now
the tyme served not to sawe yt; yet I understand by Mr.
Golding that your Lordship will pave your stable with stone,
and then we shall not need to cutt much plank, but bords 5000.
The charge of iron I suppose wilbe about a tonne, besides the
workmanship, which in all will stand your Lordship in xxli. For
lead about 4 fother, which will cost some three or fower and
fortie pound at London, besids the cariage and workmanshipp.
For glass, I cannot give no estimate thereof, untill I know your
determination how many lights shalbe in the work."
"I have also sent your Lordship heerinclosed a groundplote
of your stable and tower, yf your Lordship like of it, whereof
I praie you send mee your determination, that the windowes may
be sett in hand to be wrought accordinglie, and the other stone.
I besech your Lordship to send me back againe this plott yf
you like it. I thanke your Lordship I have received 40li., which
is spent: yf it please you to assigne the rest, wee shall have cause
to use yt, and so wee shall bringe the worke well forward."
"At my Ladies commandement wee have built a little house
for the smith to dwell in adjoyning to the smiths forge, and also
reparred Elsto house. I wrotte a letter unto your Lordship
some 2 mooneth agoe, which I perceive cam not to your hands.
Your coppies in South Parke com forward exceeding well, as
also all the rest.'
""
iv. 281. 2 pp.
ROWLAND WHYTE to SIR ROBERT SYDNEY.
1600, September 12. Saturday. (1) Strand Bridge.—It is six
days since any letters of yours came, but the winds are so con-
trary. I still solicit your leave, which is assured but not signed.
(1) Sic. Sept. 12 was a Friday,
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The business of your garrison must have life or death as you
prevail with the States for the money; I see small hope if all the
charge must be drawn hence. Her Majesty is excellently dis-
posed to hunting; every second day she is on horseback and
continues the sport long.
On Wednesday the ambassador of Barbury had audience
at Otlands; it is supposed he makes good offers, if he may
have aid with shipping to conduct in safety some treasure he
hath by mines, which now he is forced to carry by land, and
sometimes it is taken from him by force. . At Hampton
Court he and his companions saw and admired the richness
of the furniture. The French ambassador was with the
Queen hunting in the forest. One Preston, Captain of the
King of Scots foot guard, was with the Queen, sent to
deliver more matter of the treason intended by Earl
Gowry. Lord Cumberland, in hunting the buck before
the Queen, was in danger to have broke his neck by the fall of
a horse. . . My Lord Admiral is a heavy man for the loss
of his brother, " yet her Majestys sportes drawes hym abroad,
and her self very graciously went from Otlands to Hampton
Court to call hym from his solitarynes.'
Out of Yreland yt is advertised that the Lord Deputy
hath freed all Lease [Leix] that Ony Mac Rury is slaine and
Fech Mac Rory. Sir Harry Poore is made governor of yt.
The Deputy hymself is now on a jorney to the north to plant
a garrison at Armach, some thincke at Blackwater if he be of
force to doe yt. Sir Harry Dockray is sore hurt in the heade
by a rebell, in a skirmich before Lough Foile; yt is held
dangerous."
Collins, ii. 214-5, with omissions; from D. 19.
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ROWLAND WHYTE to SIR ROBERT SYDNEY.
or
1600, September 20. Saturday. Strand.-Mr. Secretary hopes
by Wednesday or Thursday to have your leave signed.
I
will be careful for a lodging for you at Hampton Court
Richmond; her Majesty removes on Thursday to Hampton
Court, where she stays till she come to London against the 17
of November. Yesterday arrived an ambassador from the
Emperor of Russia; . . . he lodges at Alderman Buckley's
house; and continues here all this winter. Out of Ireland we
hear Sir Harry Dockray is well of his hurt. . . As for the
reinforcement of the garrison, I can see no assurance; for the
charge will be great, and her Majesty hardly drawn into it,
unless the States out of the money they are to pay see it
performed, which by your letter they are no ways able to do.
I am in no sort privy to any action taken by the captains for
reinforcing. I never moved but by your letters, for I have had
trial of the unthankfulness of some of your captains, when by
my travail they have recovered very desperate accounts.
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I perceive 900 [Lord Buckhurst] promises to make you
beholden to him at your return; for he protests that he loves you,
and will do what you will have him do, for your preferment.
When you come over you must have a very speciall regard how
you carry your self in Court, for I know your doings will be
nearly looked unto.”
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Collins, ii. 215; omitting much; from D. 20. 3 pp.
ROWLAND WHITE to SIR ROBERT SYDNEY.
1600, September 26. Friday. Strand... Mr. Secretary will
not write till he sends your leave, which he moved to the Queen
on Monday . . . which yet her Majesty will not sign, but doth
promise it within few days. On Sunday last arrived a
gentleman from the Archduke, whom Mr. Secretary met and
had conference with on Monday. The voice goes that it will
come to a treaty again. It is thought the Spanish
commissioners will come to England if the treaty hold. The
Lord Chamberlain is not able to take the pains which belong
to his place, which surely will draw to making a Vice-Chamber-
lain. . When you come I do not see what competitor is
able to carry it from you. Sir Thomas Leighton will stand for
it, but he is very old.
My Lady sends me word that 2 of 900 [Lord Buckhurst] men
were at Otford and viewed it. He protests much love to you.
Lord Southampton arrived on Monday. The Countess of
Northumberland is now at Court, and very often with the
Queen." Here is much speech there will be a Parliament.
about Candlemas. The ambassador of Morocco, I hear, offers
the Queen four millions, what the conditions should be I
hear not. The Russian ambassador shall have audience next
week.
..
"We heare out of Yreland that Mac Swyne shuld have betraied
the fort of Lough Foile, but it was discovered by Arthur O'Nele.
This Mac Swyne being sent by sea towards Dublin leapt over-
bord, and so swome a shore and escaped. Sir Piers Fitz James
with Sir Oliver Lambert went to vitle Lesse, and Don Hispagna
lay in ambush for them; which they understanding, and that
their cowes were without gard, diverted their forces to the place
where they fed, and tooke a very great prey. When the rebell
came with his forces to the rescue of his cowes, our men without
danger relieved the forts."
arms.
Lord Herbert resolves this year to show himself a man of
'Yt were good he came in with some excellent
devise. I am bold to make it knowen to your lordship, because
you may take some tyme to study upon yt." Lady Warwick
bids me assure you, your leave will be obtained within 20 days,
and that her Majesty has a singular good opinion of your
deserts and sufficiency.
Collins, ii, 215, with omissions; from D. 21,
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ROWLAND WHYTE to SIR ROBERT SYDNEY.
1600, September 27. Saturday. Strand.-In this I mean to
touch matters of profit only. At your coming over it will lie in
your will either to have those companies of your garrison supplied
or new companies taken in. If you are pleased to make them
strong fifty apiece, it will bring the captains much profit;
I see no reason why they should not each of them present
you with 100%.
But if you take in companies the profit
will be far greater; if you have but 100 men to make a com-
pany you shall have three or four hundred pounds apiece, out
of which you may present some of your friends at Court to
have the disposition of the places, and yet make Sir William
Brown 200.
:
I hear you have been at great charge in entertaining his
Excellency and the English lords in your house. Your return
and living at Court will be exceeding chargeable; you will
therefore do well to consider of this.
iv. 284. 2 pp.
ROWLAND WHYTE to SIR ROBERT SYDNEY.
1600, September 27. Saturday evening. At Court.-I
wrote this morning of your business by Thomas Novett. Mr.
Secretary has written to my Lady that state business will keep
you in Flushing till Allhallowtide. I have made known the
necessity of your return by the indisposition of your body, and
that you have been made to neglect your own provision and
matters in law. I am sorry to see it made so difficult, when
greater things are obtained with less suit and fewer friends.
What this state business should be I do not know.
He that is come from the Archduke is but a servant of
Ricciardottes or Vereikens, and brought letters full of com-
pliments and excuses that all this while no answer was returned
by the not hearing out of Spaine. The rumor goes that the
Archduke desires to treat of a peace, though he doe yt alone
without Spaine. Yt is thought Mr. Edmonds will be sent
thither againe.'
“We heare that the French King hath sent Monsieur de
Rochpott into Spaine to demand the kingdome of Navarre.
And that he proceedes in the warre against the Duke of Savoie,
whom the King of Spaine resolves to aide and succor."
"My Lord of Essex is at Newelme. His lordship hath many
sollicitors for more grace, but as yet there is no certainty of
yt, only a hope by his frends is conceaved that all wilbe well
againe.
""
iv. 283. 2 pp.
ROWLAND WHYTE to SIR ROBERT SYDNEY.
1600, October 3. Friday night late. Strand.-I received
yours of 25 Sept. upon your return from the Hague. For your
leave Mr. Secretary tells me he is mad to think how unwilling
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her Majesty is and how earnestly he moved it. . . This
was at his house in the Savoy; tomorrow he goes to Court,
and before the Queen's remove I will have it moved again.
Her Majesty removes to Hampton Court on Thursday. The
Earl of Essex came yesternight to Essex House, where he lies
private. The Earl of Southampton and Lord Gray are in
London; here is now little speech of their quarrel. Sir Harry
Nevell is commanded to go back to the French King to Mar-
seilles; he works to put it off, but I understand he must go.
Sir Harry Brunckir is returned out of Scotland, and from the
King's own mouth receives the manner of the conspiracy.
To procure a lodging in Court before your leave is granted will
be very chargeable. "I heare that this yeare her Majesty wold
have very great care taken that her Coronacion day be with
gallant solemnyties at tilt and turney observed, to the end
the embassador of Russia may hold yt in admiracion."
"Mr. Secretary Harbert waites at Court, but is not able long
to endure the charge that his place of honor will lay upon hym,
without some present help from her Majesty. Mr. Secretary
favours him greatly. . . but for the Duchy office he is
ingaged to the honorable Sir John Stanhope."
I dare not solicit the business of the garrison, lest it hinder
your return.
Collins, ii. 216, with large omissions; from D. 22.
ROWLAND WHYTE to SIR ROBERT SYDNEY.
1600, October 9. Strand. The Queen is removed this day
to Richmond; she has put off your leave till she be settled
there. The cause affirmed is that the Archduke gathers a strong
army to besiege Ostend, and it is not safe for you to be away.
I protested, which was told the Queen, that you had such a
pain in your left shoulder and arm and that might prove
dangerous if speedy care were not taken.
The Queen wishes to keep the sweet wines in her own hands,
but the Earl of Essex makes suit to continue it for 3 years longer.
Sir John Stanhope shall be chancellor of the Duchy. Speech
goes that Lord Cobham shall be a councillor and Lord Thomas
Howard Lord Chamberlain. 200 [Sir R. Cecil] makes great
show of being sorry her Majesty denies your leave.
Collins ii. 216, with slight omissions and large interpolations
from the two following letters; from D. 23. 2 pp.
ROWLAND WHYTE to SIR ROBERT SYDNEY.
1600, October 11. Saturday. Richmond.-I wrote two days
ago that your leave was put off till her Majesty was here. I
hope before this day sennight to send it to you. Mr. Secretary
is earnest to have it done; only her Majesty hath not of
late bene disposed to dispatch any buisness." The Earl of
Southampton hath leave to come to kiss the Queen's hand.
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"The Earl of Essex gate stands open for his frends to visite
hym, yet wisely he lives private. It is very uncertain what
her Majesty will have donne with the sweet wynes."
It is reported that Sir Robert Mansell and Sir John Heydon
have fought in Norfolk and both are dangerously hurt.
iv. 285. Wrongly headed, Oct. 9th, 1600.
1 p.
ROWLAND WHYTE to SIR ROBERT Sydney.
1600, October 11. Saturday very late. Richmond.-" Word
is now brought here that the Lord Deputy of Yreland
hath forced the passage of the Moiry, and with his army
goes one to plant a strong garrison upon the frontiers of
Ulster. That Don Hispagna is come in to the Deputy upon
very honest condicons. That the supposed Desmond, marching
with 300 men by a forte comanded by Capten Grening in
Monster, was defeated, 60 of his men slaine, his baggage
and cowes taken, hymself by flight escaped; soe that yt is
conceaved that Monster, Leinster are as good as conquered,
and the neck of the rebellion broken. I heare great praise
ascribed to the discretion and good directions of the Lord
Deputy; that his army is faire and well disciplined; that our
soldiors are growen now soe bold and resolute that upon even
termes they beat the rebell from their bogges and paces.
"Upon Tuesday next the Russian embassador hath audience
at Richmond."
iv. 293. Wrongly headed, Dec. 9th 1600. 1 p.
""
ROWLAND WHYTE to SIR ROBERT Sydney.
""
1600, October 13. Monday. Court.-Acknowledging a very
great packet dated 30 September. Your leave was moved by Mr.
Secretary, the Lord Admiral and Lady Warwick. Her Majesty
answered them all: "Well, well, he shall come over, but I will
see further yet. Mr. Secretary protests he did not think
her Majesty would have denied it unto him. My Lord Treasurer
assures me he will move it. Lady Warwick is passionately
troubled, and cannot tell what she should think at her Majesty's
answer; she cannot learn any cause: Yt passes my under-
standing to see a poore leave denied or adjourned in this sort,
being moved by them that have power to doe all thinges."
I will deliver your letter to Mr. Secretary Herbert, but he does
not yet move anything to her Majesty for his friends, for the
extreme poorness of his own estate makes him take care of
himself; without some present relief he will not be able to
attend here. Sir Thomas Leighton and Sir Richard Berkley
both hope to be Vice-Chamberlain; but I will deal earnestly
with 900 [Lord Buckhurst] if you instruct me.
It was Lady Warwick that told me of your going into France;
but as I writ lately Sir Harry Nevell must go. I will not stir
in the reinforcement unless you command it; I marvel there is
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no offer made unto you by the captains. Sir Ed. Morgan,
Walter Floyd, Maysey, a friend of Mr. Meredith, will give 300l.
a piece to come in. But if the captains would present you with
100l. apiece, it were the most sure course and less trouble.
"I will tell Mr. Waad the apparel of 40 men was in the old Lord
Treasurer's time allowed you to make livreys for your servants.
"Yesterday the French embassador had audience. This day
Mons. Charon is here. Tomorrow comes that embassador of
the great Emperor of Russia, and the Court is by comandment
full of great lords and ladies."
"It is credibly believed
that we shall have a Parlement in Lent, and that 200 [Sir R.
Cecil] expectes a degree of honor; so doth others."
Collins ii. 217, with omissions; from D. 24. 4 pp.
ROWLAND WHYTE to SIR ROBERT SYDNEY.
1600, October 18. Saturday. Penshurst.-My last was by Bord
of the 13th. “Yours of the 14 by Lyftenant Williams I received
the 15, but that of the 10 by Charles the post I have not yet seen.
I send this by Thomas. Mr. Secretary, the Lord Admiral and
Lady Warwick all say they cannot get her Majesty either to
grant or deny your leave, but that she will do it. The reason
they all protest is not known to them. After I had beat my
brains, "I came to this much knowledge, that her Majesty shuld
say to one, that she was importuned for Sidney's leave, who had
no buisness here but to seeke a title of honor."
I came here to persuade my Lady to remove to London,
because Lady Warwick desired she should come to the Court
herself. My Lord Treasurer promises to be careful about the
Vice-Chamberlain's place, and to further your leave. Mr.
Harbert will do any offices of friendship towards you, but dealt
plainly with me that as yet he had little dealing in any
matters of state: "he is infinitely poore and must neads
crave relieffe at her Majesty's hands.'
Sir Harry Nevell craved pardon if he could not go into
France as soon as commanded; her Majesty's answer was
that upon his peril he should be gone on Monday next.
On Tuesday the Russian ambassador had his first audience
when he had done with her Majesty he was brought to a banquet
and "had his belly full of garowses.
From Ireland we
hear only that the Lord Deputy is on his northern journey.
Lord Essex hath lost the sweet wines, as I heare; he passes
This is the
away his tyme in Essex House and Barnelms.
birthday of Mistres Mary Sidney, which keapes me heare,
and soe till Monday, when I will to the Court again.
""
PS.-"This day the barbarian hath audience at Court."
Collins, ii. 218, with omissions; from D. 25. 3 pp.
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ROWLAND WHYTE to SIR ROBERT SYDNEY.
1600, October 24. Strand.-My last was by Thomas Novett.
Lord Rutland is arrived, and lay on Tuesday at Walsingham
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:
House I had no letters by him. On Tuesday the Lord Keeper
married the Countess Dowager of Derby; how the Queen takes
it I do not hear. . .
. . It is believed her Majesty will keep the
sweet wines in her own hands, and that Billingesley shall look
unto it. I hear the Earl of Essex endures her Majesty's dis-
pleasure with great patience. My Lady will be in London this
day sennight. Lord Herbert is at Greenwich practising against
the coronation day. The tide calls Lieutenant Williams away,
and so I make an end.
Collins, ii. 219, with slight omissions; from D. 26.
ROWLAND WHYTE to SIR ROBERT SYDNEY.
1600, October 30. Thursday. Court. Your leave is granted,
but with such ado I never knew the like. You had not come at
all, if Mr. Secretary had not assured on his honour you were very
ill. . . . Lord Rutland assured her Majesty that he left you ill,
and not well able to stir out of your chamber. These reasons
induced her to grant it. Her Majesty told them nothing could
have moved her but your sickness; if she found it was a device
to amuse her, she would take it very ill and you should suffer.
I will take care for one of the Queen's ships to be sent.
"My Lord Harbert is practising at Greenwich; I sent hym word
of this; he leapes, he daunces, he singes, he gives cownter-
busses, he makes his horse runne with more speade, he thanckes
me, and meanes to be exceeding merry with you."
The
7000l. charged upon your lands is fownd by Auditor Paitons
certificat to be justly passed in the accownts of Ireland for that
tyme." Lord Essex sues now only for grace, of which
small hope appears.
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"From Ireland it is advertised that Tiron with 3000 men
tooke the passe of the Moiry before the Lord Deputies
arrivall, and made therein 3 sconces; but the Lord Deputy
hath taken [it] . . .(¹) 40 of oure men slaine, but many
more of the ennemies, who had the passage taken from them,
and beaten from their trenches and sconses most gallantly.
Some say the Lord Deputy is passed the Moiry, others say that
he is retired to Dundack to relieve his army. It is reported
that of the 4000 sent to Lough Foile, 1000 remayne scarse
alive, but the new supplies are safely landed there, which one
Boles, a knight, conducted." Your leave shall be sent with
all possible speed.
Collins, ii. 219, with omissions; from D. 27.
4 pp.
SIR WILLIAM BROWNE to SIR ROBERT SYDNEY.
1600, November 24. Flushing." Our gallye since this
exployt is this day come into the haven, whether to trymme her
or no I know not.
I hear that there are letters written
to som hear from Anwerp that Spinola is dead. His
(1) Several lines are illegible.
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Excellency doth what he can to hasten the States resolution
for the proportioning charges for the warr against the spring.
iv. 289. 2 p.
3
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SIR WILLIAM BROWNE to SIR ROBERT SYDNEY.
1600, November 26. Flushing.-Since mine of the 24th I
received a letter from Captain Ogle; though the news be stale
I have sent it to you. In his letter I received one I think from
himself to Mr. Secretary; which because it came so long after
date I was half ashamed to send.(1) "John King came yesterday,
being Tuesday, from Ostend, who reports the great misery the
souldiours are in there, that there dye 3 or 4 every day, that all
the companyes except the English and Skotts, being butt 2
companyes, are very weake; that the tempest towards Blaken-
burgh hath much weakned there walls, and that a peece of the
west mount is falln downe; that they had on Munday nyght
a very great larum; that the enemy was there seen in the
morning horse and foote; and that they meane now to buyld
a fort on the east syde of itt, which will much annoy the towne.
He sayth that he feares unles the States provyde presently that
the towne is butt in ill case: the souldiours have no maner of
burning nor no straw to lye uppon. There are now six companyes
presently to go thether; som went hence this last nyght."
PS." Of Spinlos death itt is yett unconfirmed which was
written from Anwerp, but a drumm that came on Munday
thence sayth that they report still that he is very sick."
iv. 290.
1 p.
SIR WILLIAM BROWNE to SIR ROBERT SYDNEY.
1600, November 29. Flushing.-Your letter dated Canter-
bury the 17th was delivered yesterday. I have put Dick Smith
in mind of your wild boar and Rhenish wine. When hawks
pass by, I will buy you a cast of Hagard falcons. . . A ship
came in yesterday, escaped from St. Uves(2); he says there is a
general arrest throughout Spain and Portugal of all French,
Scots, Easterlings, &c., and that they let it be known that they
will come with 8 or 10,000 men to Dunkirk. From a Scotsman
that came yesterday from Callis I hear that there they have
doubled their watch. I hear no more of the enemy making a
fort at Newerhaven. A boor who came yesterday by Callis out
of Flanders, tells me that the great taxing continues.
Collins, ii. 220; with slight omissions; from D. 28.
George GiLPIN to SIR ROBERT SYDNEY.
1600, November 29. The Hague.-Yours of the 4th came to
me at Utrecht on the 14th. I am glad to hear from Mr.
Blocq that you have leave to go for England. . . . The Council
(1) See Salisbury Manuscripts x. 380 for a letter from Sir John Ogle to Sir
Robert Cecil, dated 12 Nov. 1600.
(2) Setubal.
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of State having propounded a new state of war, to bring all
their forces into repartition and the charges to a more certain
preportion, I undertook with another to deal with those of
Utrecht whom I found willing. Ere long deputies from them
and the rest will be here to resolve fully. Fresh complaints
are made by those of the Empire against the incursions of these
men's soldiers. The Countess Van den Brooke labours hard
against the Amirante, and the Duke of Cleve's deputies (being
come with the rest of the Westphalian circle about these com-
plaints) likewise insist for her, and will have a say touching
the spoils by the Spaniards in their country. Count Lodowicq
of Nassau had an enterprise on hand, but the late foul weather
hindered the rendez-vous.
Collins, ii. 220. From D. 29. Signed only.
SIR WILLIAM BROWNE to SIR ROBERT SYDNEY.
1600, November 30. Flushing. "I can only send you the
newes which Mr. Gilpin sent mee, which is that the Amirante
is at lenght come so farr that he hath promysed the releas of
all these peeple prisoners in Spayne or Flaunders sea townes for
him self and the Governour of St. Ome, these men being within a
fortnyght to give in the names of those they will have released,
and the sayd release to be performed within 2 monthes; butt
they demaund of him besydes as before fyve thowsand gilders.
Of the arrest in Spayne, as before, butt som say that those at
St. Uves are arrested to carry souldiours to Pharol, and that he
meanes of all the shipps to chuse the least and lyghtest to
bring men to Dunkirk. This is certen, that a shipp that was
bought hear by Frenchmen is confisqued in Spayne,
becous it was bought hear.
iv. 291. 1 p.
SIR WILLIAM BROWNE to SIR ROBERT SYDNEY.
1600, December 5. Flushing.-Out of Holland comes no
news by reason of the frost. As I was writing arrives Mr.
Dirick with a letter of the 28th from Mr. Gilpin, who says there
is no news, only the Amirante will hasten the delivery of the
prisoners. Talking with Barneveld about our men that are in
prison at Sluys, he thought they might be brought in as being in
the States' service. My Lord of Northumberland is gone to Delft
till he can be rid of a cold; he finds the air sharper than he
would believe at first. I hear they are at great fear at Sluys
of surprising their galleys, and have drawn them so near the
Castle as they can. The Dunkirkers took a fisher of Sirixea
yesterday. Our galley is abroad again.
iv. 292. 1 p.
SIR WILLIAM BROWNE to SIR ROBERT SYDNEY.
Yesternyght late came
1600 December 12. Flushing..
a boat from Ostend, wherin were som 3 or 4 souldiours, of whom
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I enquyred the state of the towne; and they tell me that the
weake and broken places are reasonably well in defence, and that
they hear nothing of the enemy, and that he can not possibly,
if they hold good watch, do any thing to the towne.'
2
iv. 294. p.
SIR WILLIAM BROWNE to SIR ROBERT SYDNEY.
1600, December 12. Flushing.-I understand your meaning
touching Lieutenant Gamage. I will tell him you and my Lady
have sent for him for his good. I conceal his going, because
there are so many he is indebted to. Just before embarking
he shall have 40l. Sorry I am he hath no more government.
You could not have done anything fitter to prevent his further
disgracing himself.
iv. 299. 1 p.
SIR WILLIAM BROWNE to SIR ROBERT SYDNEY.
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1600, December 16. Flushing.-I thank you for letting me
hear so often; it comforts me exceedingly. "My Ladyes
and your Lordships good acceptance of so small a present is
towards us both an honourable favour.'
Our men are
retourned from Ostend, where there are 23 companyes, butt
very weake, they watch by half companyes; butt he that
marcheth with 31 for his half company is very strong, and most
of those weake, sickly and poore. I think if itt had frosen, as
now this last nyght itt began, we shold have our men so soone
retourned unto us; butt uppon the receipt of my letter, my
lieftenant seing that the Governour sent out 50 of the ablest
men uppon hazard to be out 9 or 10 dayes, (they go by water
to land betweene Dunkirk and Gravelin), he thought then he
myght with honesty make meanes to come away, especially
being generally so ill accommodated, for no man had a bedd,
nor so much as a bundle of straw to lye uppon. There souldiours
dye there still, and when any beginn once to be sick they seldom
With this idle discours I have filled upp a letter. I
will take care that hawkes shall not passe by butt your tourne
shalbe served. I have received an honorable letter from my
Lady Warwick of her Majesties most gracious conceyt of my
honesty and sufficiency."
recover.
iv. 296. 1 p.
SIR WILLIAM BROWNE to SIR ROBERT SYDNEY.
t.
1600, December 18. Flushing.
The men that were
determined to make escape from Sluse are hindred of there
desseign by the streyght watch is holden since the taking of
the shipps before Anwerpe. Wheras the talk hath bene of
the beheading and ponishing many att Brussells for that losse
by negligence, there is no such matter, only this is enjoyned the
Capten, by sentence of ponishment, that he shall buyld such an
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other in every respect att his owne cost and charges; the Cap-
tens name was Capten Maes. Both from Anwerpe, and by letters
comme from Ceville dated the 27th of the last moneth, there
is certen newes that the Kings Indian fleet was arryved with
fyve millions of silver and great store of cuchenille, and that a
ritch carrick was lykewyse neare at hand, and other shipps of
the float. These letters came by a boat that came in hear on
Munday from Cales males, laden with good wynes, who saith
that the arrest is not generall in Spayne, butt only that the
arrest that was, was about Lisbone and in those parts; butt of
the Armado setting out or any preparation he can say nothing."
iv. 297. 1 p.
SIR WILLIAM BROWNE to SIR ROBERT SYDNEY.
[1600, Dec. 18. Flushing." After my other was written
I talked with an English man that hath benc prisoner in Spayne
and came over in a shipp that came to Roterdam, who 5 weekes
past was in Lisbone; and he saith that there be divers ships
arrested there still, and that there lye there soildiours in a
rediness to the number of 5000, 3000 Italians and twoo thowsand
Spanyards; and that there lye as many more att the Croyne;
and the Amirall of Dunkirk lyeth there still, and they speake
still of the comming into Flaunders. I hear this day that the
Amirall Justinus is on Munday or Tuesday next to go into
Holland, and afterwards to retourne and remove his howshold
for altogether, butt this last I can yett hardly beleve.
iii. 37. p.
½
SIR WILLIAM BROWNE to SIR ROBERT SYDNEY.
1600, December 22. Flushing." This day the 4 shipps
of Middleburg destined for the Indes sett sayle from hence,
and one more that was of Holland." Mr. Gilpin writes that
there is no news of our troops stirring, only "that against the
next hard frost which is now apparant to bee his Excellency
will to the frontiers."
iv. 298. p.
SIR WILLIAM BROWNE to SIR ROBERT SYDNEY.
1600[-1], January 1. Flushing. All things stand as it
were at a stay both of the enemys' side and ours. "Only this
last frost, there was an enterpryse uppon Gertrudenbergh,
and 400 of the enemy were very near the towne. I hear there
was a lieftenant in towne, who had bene prisoner with the enemy
and was not able to ransomme him self, who in the ende made
some promyse to them, and this lieftenant had practised with one
or twoo burgers of Gertrudenbergh, whereof one of them
discovered the matter to his Excellency, and as I hear he having
(1) Neither date nor place are given in the original; but the letter seems to
fit in with the previous one,
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notice of itt, gave order to draw the enemy on, and to lett the
lieftenant proceed without discovering the lieftenant. In the
ende, the nyght that these 400 men were comme somwhat near
the towne and lay close, a party of our souldiours of Breda that
had bene abroad fell allmost uppon them before they were
aware, and being discovered by the enemy they made away;
being butt 9 souldiours with petronells, who discharging their
petronells kylled 5 or 6 of the enemy, who thinking that then
they had bene betrayed left going on with there enterpryse.
Other newes hear is none, butt that yesterday I was with the
Amirall, who meanes about Munday or Tuesday next to go to
sea; and with patching out matters, as taking the men of the
gally and putting them into tow shipps, and Joyce de Mores men
out of his crumsteven into an other shipp, and weakning the
watch before Sluce, Newport and Dunkirk, he will go with som
20 shipps and more, and saith he will so take his leave; butt I
told him I cold not beleeve itt, and in truth mee thinks I fynd
by him that itt is butt a coppy of his countenance. He
complaynes much of the slownes of the States resolution, and
there want of mony to sett forth any shipps."
"A Skott is come to Ostend to yeeld him self, who tells of
the Archdukes great provisions about Bruges which he assures
is for Ostend, so that I think we shall hardly gett the
Queenes provisions thence. Spinola is recovered, and is
again comme to the Sluce
My lieftenant att his
comming from Ostend told me assuredly that whyles he
was there there was Sandwich boates went to Newport with
vittayles, and I hear they make a common matter of itt, which
if your honor please you may make knowne to Mr. Secretary,
to knowe whether itt be allowed by connivence or no. Sir
William Clarks sonne is released and shall come the next
passage."
PS." M. de Waching the Amirall of Dunkirk is comme
home 2 dayes past with the rest of the shipps into Dunkirk, very
ritch as they report.
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iv. 231. 1 pp.
1.
4
"The lieftenant and the other burgher are both apprehended
and shall pay for itt."
SIR WILLIAM BROWNE to SIR ROBERT SYDNEY.
1600[-1], January 2. Flushing." This day is comme to
Flushing one Danyell Corneillessen of this towne over land
from Emden. He came thether in a shipp of Emden. He brings
word of the army is comming, being only of twoo thowsand
old soldiours. They came to Lisbone with ten gallies, wherof
7 be retourned by the Strayts with new besogners; the other
3 stay in Lysbone: ther are 40 small shipps that bring the
souldiours into these parts. Monsieur de Wacken commes with
them, who hath had of the King a chayne for a present of fower
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or fyve hundred pounds: there was controversy between
Monsieur de Wacken and one Barte Antonio, as he names him,
a Biskayner; M. de Wacken mainteyning that itt was a matter
of great difficulty to bring these men safely into Flaunders ;
the other offring to undertake itt; in fyne M. de Wacken commes
along with them. They have only as he sayth 3 or 4 Dunkirk
ships men of warr in company (which I wonder at if they shold
venture with so sleight a convoy) butt they have order uppon any
extremity to runne the ships on land in Fraunce or Flaunders.
There commes as he saith for certen the mony in them as well to
pay the transport as for to pay other men more; the mony shall
comme in the men of warr of Dunkirk, I presume in Monsieur
de Wacken."
"I have long for my part bene of opinion that this bruit of
his preparing to come with souldiours into these parts hath
bene rather to putt these men in armes, and to putt them
to charges of furnishing out of shipps (knowing how low there
purses are) then for any other great desseign, or rather I have
thoght with my self that he wold only make a shew and send
none att all; yett now itt seemes itt will adventure somwhat ;
which will thryve, God knowes how; yett att least itt hath
driven these men to charges which they have no neede of, and
dowbtfull itt is whether they shall doo good or not; and if they
shold have good happ to doo somwhat, yett will itt not be
answereable to there expenses,
iv. 232. 1 p.
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SIR WILLIAM BROWNE to SIR ROBERT SYDNEY.
1600[-1], January 12. Flushing." Blame the unseason-
ablenes of the weather that you have bene so long without any
letters. There is wryting from Anwerp come six dayes past,
that they greatly dout the continuance of the peace betwene
Fraunce and Spayne; they wryte also that the King of Fraunce
prospers well in Savoy, and beginns now with Piemont, where
they make account that he shall fynd great rencounter of
Spanyards and Italians. They wryte also from thnce [sic] of the
great preparation in Spayne, and that they come with Monsieur
de Wacken to Dunkirk; butt we hard yesterday by a Northol-
lander that had layne at Plimmew that the newse was there
that they were cast away uppon the Irish coast.
God graunt
all her Majesties foes no better fortune! They wryte also from
Anwerp of divers shipwryghts, Italiens that are comme to
Dunkirk to buyld more gallies and sloopes. Jennings hath
newse out of Germany that this Don Sebastian is released by
the Venetians, and found to be the trew King he sayd him self
to bee butt I talked with a gentleman that was within these
5 weekes att Venice, and he can tell of no such matter."
"I had yesterday letters out of Holland, butt no newes; the
wether hath thawed all desseignes both the enemyes and ours.
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Capten Skotts company is given to Mr. Wilford that commaunded
Sir Francis Veres company in Briel. The Countess Vander
Brook is gone again into Dutchland; what success she hath had
I have not hard. Conte Solmes is very sick of a fever. Amirall
Justinus goeth this day to sea. My lady cristened my daughter
with the magistrates of this towne. Monsieur Valk and his
wyfe did me the favour also to come dyne yesterday with mee,
where your Lordship and my Lady were by them all most
kyndly remembred, and the Amirall made many solemne
protestations of his love to you. I hope to mediate a peace
betwene Jacques Jelly and Verscueren.
"The maryners of the gally, when they were to bee putt
in to twoo other shipps, refused to go to sea unles they
might be fully payed; they were butt 2 monthes behynd
hand, and the Capten had received one of the 2, and they
wold have none unles they had all; and I may boldly say
that if I had [not?] with fayre and fowle wordes bene a
better oratour they wold not have sturred butt by com-
pulsion: the Capt. Lyne, Wilboat and Legier cold not prevayle ;
and indeed I medled the rather in itt becaus they desyred my
assistance, and I am glad that they fynd that the countenance
of her Majesties officer here may do them good. This day are
gone to Ostend those that are sent by the States Generall to
take knowledg and give order for the fortifying of the towne."
iv. 234. 1 p.
SIR WILLIAM BROWNE to SIR ROBERT SYDNEY.
1600[-1], January 12. Flushing." Since the wrytyng my
other, the Duke of Sweiburgh arryved hear with one of the
Queen's shipps. I was presently to see him with Admirall
Justinus and Monsieur Valk and the magistrates of this towne,
to offer whatt itt pleased him to command that was in my
power, becaus I understood by Mr. Lesieur and Mr. Whyte how
welcom he was unto her Majestie. The Admirall is even now
embarqued."
iv. 235. p.
SIR WILLIAM BROWNE to SIR ROBERT SYDNEY.
1600[-1], January 16.—“I wrott to you the last day by the
post som 3 dayes past. . I have with all the honor I
cold enterteined the Germain nobleman that passed this way,
who thoghe he drinks scarce once more att meate any wyne,
yett fayles not for conclusion in a little glasse to remember our
gracious Majesties health. He parted yesterday from Middle-
bergh into Holland. . . . The Amirante is uppon the point to
make his accord to gett out, butt as yett hath not sygned itt; as
Mr. Valck writt to me yesterday. He shold go out for all there
prisoners in Spayne and heare, and pay 30 or 40 M. florens
besydes; althogh an other told me, that they had accorded
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him to pay butt 20 M. florens. M. Caron writt out of England
to Mr. Valck of the peace of Fraunce and Savoy, and the con-
ditions that the Italiens and Spaniards shold have free passage
into these parts; butt he wrytes to mee that he will not yett
think the peace assured, by reason the King of Spayn holds
divers places in Zalusses [Saluzzo] which he thinketh will not
be delivered."
..
To-day came from Ostend a Frenchman that came from
the enemy from Newport, and is gone to the French regiment
above; he speaketh of the common report of the enemye;
desseign to beseege Ostend."
I enclose "a letter which
an Italien gave my drumme to give to the States, wherein he
and other offer to comme away; which I went my self and made
them acquainted with, and they found itt good that I shall send
them worde that they shalbe welcome, and that they will give
them enterteinment according to there deserts: and have
given a letter to the men of warr before the Sluce to receive
them if any such will comme."
. .
"Mr. Valck hard from Caron and I hard from others that
itt was your Lordships fortune to be absent when her Majestie
had occasion to have used your service, and that itt was
thoght she wold have honored you with som place if you had
bene present: butt I hope it will follow."
iv. 241. 1 p.
SIR WILLIAM BROWNE to SIR ROBERT SYDNEY.
1600[-1], January 26. Flushing.-"By my last I advertised
you what was hard out of Spayne by a man that came in a
shipp of Emden; since there is comme hether one that landed
at Amsderdam, a young man borne in this towne, who hath
bene 30 monethes uppon the gallies in Spayne, who sayth thus
much. His name is Symon Adrianson, and is escaped out of
Spayne by this meanes: he was in a galley called the Lusera,
the Capten whereof was Francisco Peres, an[d] in there company
an other gally called St. Diego, both new gallies, which being
sent to Pharo to fetch away the silver that was in a shipp that
came from the Indes, and was there cast away butt the silver
saved to bring itt to Sevilla; by the way as they went were both
cast away uppon the barre of Villa Neuva the 6th of December,
2 howers before day. This youth swamme on shoare, having
his bolts of, and so over hills and mountaynes escaped. He
thinks that there were 500 men att the least lost in both of them,
for most of the slayves were chayned, and in every gally were
27 oares of a syde and to every oare 4 slaves. There was an
Eng[lishman] whom he can call no otherwyse butt Capten
William, who was in the same gally with him, whom he saith
to be lykewyse escaped."
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"He saith that they missed still, when this shipp that was
cast away with the silver came to Pharo into the Cundad,
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3 or 4 of there Indian fleet; besyde one lyght shipp, which
he sayd was taken by an English shipp and the Capten
caryed away, butt the rest of the men were well beaten
and sent into Spayne in the shipp; butt he saith that the report
was that they had taken in her a million and more. He saith
there gally was destined, assoone as she had retourned, to go
convoy the Aldelantado to Sevilla, being a speciall galley destined
for his service, and they shold have taken him in att St. Lucas :(1)
the Admirall of the Indian fleet came into Cales (2) without mast,
having lost 14 or 15 men in fyghting with an English man; he
came into Callis the last of November.'
""
"Monsieur de Wacken, as he saith, came in great distress
of vittaills into Spayne; he spoke with a trompeter of his
who told him of itt, the trumpetter had before served
in Flushing: Monsieur de Wacken tooke an English carvyle
by the way, and broght her to Lisbone. He tells of the
unwillingnes of the souldiours to comme this journey by sea,
and that there was a kynd
a kynd of refusal to go, becaus M.
Wacken wold not undertake to convoy them throgh; M. de
Wackens shippers on the other syde sayd they wold not go,
if they shold be dryven to go the straight way home, fearing
the daunger they had escaped when they were followed by our
shipps; the confession there, is that he lost then 15 or 20 men.
The souldiors that are to come this way, this youth was at the
fetching them out of the places where they were levyed, and
distributing them into the severall shipps: they were fetch
out of the frontiers of Barbary the most part; first they fetcht
from Aran 100, then from Pyneon, Myneon and Soute(3), all in
Barbary, som 1000 men more, and from Jubaraltar(4); and taking
the second man out of Cales they made upp about the number
of 1,500; they were all embarqued about the beginning of
October, butt in December about the 20th they lay there still,
butt were all cleare and cross sayld redy to depart."
"He saith that M. Wacken, as he hard certen, determyned
flatly to passe homewards by compassing England, and retourne
by the North Seas; he saith that since the Indian fleet came
home, 300 souldiours out of there shipps were added to the
number above mentioned, and about 300 more old soldiours that
laye about Lisbone. He saith that uppon the hearing of the newes
of the defeat in Flanders these souldiours that were fetcht to be
embarqued were once appointed to go a peece of way by land;
butt dowting they wold all have runned away or the most part,
if they cold gett on shoar, were presently distributed into shipps,
and none uppon payn of death to go on land butt the captens.
He saith, that this sommer the King is looked for at Cales(5), and
that itt is now better stored of artillery then ever itt was. He
saith that the Adelantado makes a very fayre new howse at
(3) Oram, Penon,[?] and Ceuta,
(1) San Lucan.
(4) Gibraltar,
(2) Cadiz.
(5) Cadiz,
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Porte St. Marie(1) to enterteyne the King, and that there workes
every day uppon itt 3 or 400 slaves. Thus have I related att
larg what I have learned of him; itt is a well understanding
youth, that knows what he saith, in my judgment.'
"I hear that his Excellency, by his earnest letter written
lately to the States of Zeland, hath made there deliberations
somwhat more sodain then other wayes they wold have bene;
for they have now assented they of Zeland to bring upp for
there next sommers warrs nyne hundred thowsand gylders,
and within a day or 2 they will send upp som from hence with
there resolution; itt seemes that the mony that was to be
levyed uppon every mans head is now turned to chymney
money, a gylder uppon every chymney, which will amount
to a great somm. Moreover wheras heartofore in weying of
cuchenille and peper and such lyke marchandyse the paying
for the wayght of every pound in the custom had wont to be
alyke both of course marchandise and other, now they shall pay
every one a l'avenant of the worth; and so lykewise in clothes,
all clothes heretofore paying alyke, now they shall pay according
to the worth; and this shall not be prejudiciall to our Marchant
Adventurers, butt itt is only for them that buy itt of them to
retayle."
""
"His Excellency, as soone as he receives the resolutions of all
provinces what mony wilbe had for the warres, will presently
into the field. His Excellency writt to them of Zeland
that they shold be forward to give good example to other
provinces; for itt seemes that somme above stood uppon some
points; one thing I hear that those of Sirick-Sea refuse to
contribute as the rest doo, unless there may be redress for the
great salaire that the Treasorer and such other of the States
have, wherein they think that much may be spared and the
common cause assisted; butt I imagin this wilbe pacyfyed
again and yett itt were good that the States had not that
privilege as they have to spend of the common purse.
"My Lord of Northumberland longs much to be in the field.
The Prince of Portugall I hear is comming for England. . . . I
hear that Daumervyle gapes after the place of Monsieur
Bucenvall, butt I think he will not leave itt. The Florentyne
Don Virguno Ursini is not yett comme this way.'
""
iv. 240. 3 pp.
در
SIR WILLIAM BROWNE to SIR ROBERT SYDNEY.
1600[-1], January 26. Flushing.-"I wryte a part becaus
the matter belongs allmost particularly to your self. I have
answered as well as I cold the contents of the States letters about
the 2 young men that came out of Spayne, and have referred
them for fuller answer to your Lordships self, whose deserts
towards them I tell them merites better respect then that you
(1) Puerto Santa Maria,
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shold be taxed by there letters. I have besyde written to Mr.
Gilpin to answer accordingly. I have sent you herein inclosed
Mr. Gilpins letter. . . . I have also sent you a coppy of my
letter to Mr. Secretary." Dyrick tells me as yet there
are no hawks worth sending, but within 7 or 8 days some are
expected; he must do all for I am no good faulkner."
iv. 242. 1 p.
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SIR WILLIAM BROWNE to SIR ROBERT SYDNEY.
1600[-1], January 30. Flushing.—
Flushing." Hether came a brute
from Berghen ap Zoame that att Anwerp there had bene a
skyrmish in jest of boyes, and a little thing made lyke a fort in
the streetes, and that one party had there chief named Albertus
the other Maurice; butt this jeast turned to so great earnest
that divers boyes were slayne among them selves in the street,
and Mauritius gott the upper hand. Itt was sayd that 2 com-
panyes of souldiours were fayne to be employed to part them ;
and that after the parents of the children were taxed for their
faults, and many boyes sent for and publicly whypped; which
he that played Maurice having som warning of, escaped away
and came to Barghen. This I can not wryte of any great certenty,
althoghe I think there was some such thing, for I hard that
yesterday one being at Valks he redd a letter that came from
Barghen, wherin was that this Maurice was comme thether.'
""
"Your honor I think hath hard long since of this pasquill or
the lyke showed in Brussells; Daer syn drye soonen van
Nassau, twee hebben Albertus gesleghen, den daerde slaept by
zyn Vraw. These be trifles scarce worthy the wryting, butt
I will rather wryte too much then too little, althogh I am not
so happy to heare often from your Lordship."
iv. 244.
1 p.
SIR WILLIAM BROWNE to SIR ROBERT SYDNEY.
1600[-1], January 30. Flushing. I have heard of your cause
of mourning; I am heartily sorry, the rather because my lord
Pembroke is under age. "Here is lately come into this haven a
shipp of Hambourgh, butt fraughted as itt seemes for some
marchants of Middlebourg. She is very ritchly laden; she
commes from Cales. (1) She bringeth besydes cuchenille, peper
and other such good commodityes, fourscore thowsand pound
Flemmish in good silver coyne.
The newes commes from
Lisbone (butt therfore lesse to be beleeved, thogh itt be an
argument what they desyre shold bee) that Don Sebastian, the
King of Portugall, shold be poysoned att Florence."
iv. 243. 1 p.
SIR WILLIAM BROWNE to SIR ROBERT SYDNEY.
1600[-1], February 5. Flushing.-"I have received your
Lordships of the first of Febuary; itt is as much to mee as if
(1) Cadiz,
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I had received a 100 letters from you, for therein I acknowledg
to fynd your honorable disposition to content your poore frends,
howsoever happily your other occasions importune the contrary.
I have hard by others thoghe not from your self of the good
audience you have lately had with our gracious Queen; I hope
and wish that itt may be to your contentment. And for my
Lord of Penbrooke that now is, he is young enoughe and of no
desperate fortune to overcomme all misfortunes, if once he may
butt indifferently recover the opinion he had in her Majesties
conceyt. I hope your Lordship hath received those I last writt
by Charles the fatt post.".
"If I durst say boldly, yett with an honest hart, to my
prince, I wold say that I fynd that this great embasing of
our coyne, which thogh pretended only for Ireland yett must
consequently have passage in ende in other countryes, wilbe
a blemish to that worthy renowne that we have hetherto
had during her Majesties raign over us; butt I have no
thoght to controwle the thoght of our grave advysers,
only I wryte what I cannot butt hear unles I will stopp my
eares. And yett whether they speake itt pollitickly or no I
can not tell, itt may be yes; these men beginne to fynd that
they have leaned super baculum arundineum or Aegiptiacum
by having any hope in the king of Fraunce, and fynd they have
reason to fear that he wilbe no frend to the common cause.
He is sayd hear to be now a seeker of newe mistresses, and to
have som disagreement with the Duke of Florence about the
dowary they have also intelligence that they of the relligion
beginn out of the Kings finances to stopp payments for there
ministers and other payments.
""
"By the last that came out of Spayne I hard that the
Spanish fleet shold be still at Lisbone, and shold first comm
into Gallicea, and then after either for Ireland or these
cuntryes; these men hold assured, that by the contract of
the King with Savoy all the souldiours of those parts shall
have free liberty of passage to the ayd of Archduk Albert."
"His Excellency will with the first be in the field. Admiral
Justinus I perceive by my Lady, if she do not much dissemble,
that he meanes absolutely to quitt his commaund in Zeland,
yett I tell her as I did him that I know he shalbe entreated not
to forsake the service of the land in these extremityes. I have
opinion that her Majestie may happely bee moved against this
next sommer to joyne with them again in Flaunders, butt this
is only opinion; I have small ground for itt butt a preachers
word which is in these conjectures very slender warrantise."
iv. 233.
2 pp.
SIR WILLIAM BROWNE to SIR ROBERT SYDNEY.
1600[1], February 6.-"I hear that the chimney money
which the States ment to erect shalbe now turned to som
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other imposition, and that as itt is thoght to making every
howse to pay a greater rate then itt doth, whereof the landlord
paies 2 parts and the tenant or he that hyreth the howse the
other part; when they have now tryed the uttermost valew
that there mynt may be lett for they are comme to no hygher
somme then 6001. Flemmish, and so itt is lett; the States are now
very good husbands, and they seeke day att a narrow hole.'
iv. 245. p.
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SIR WILLIAM BROWNE to SIR ROBERT SYDNEY.
1600[-1], February 9. Flushing. Yesterday and
Saturday last(¹) I wrote four sundry letters, one with letters from
Mr. Gilpin."They were all cast overboard, being sett uppon by
a Dunkirker." There were other messengers with letters for
Mr. Secretary and the Council; the letters were all cast over-
board, but the passengers escaped. I send Mr. Gilpin's letter
to me, because yours was lost.
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My letters advertised you of the publication made of
the accord of the Amirante that was ratefyed by the Archduke,
and that the exchaung was to be made the first of March
att Lillo which accord whether yett itt will hold firme I
can not butt dowt, by reason that my drumme broght me
word yesterday that Clanvart, whose releas, as your Lord-
ship knoweth, these men much affected, was hangd on the last
Munday before this: and divers fishers, becaus the ransom was
not sent now att an instant, were bared and had every one 24
blowes given them, which is contrary to the order of the con-
tract; this is trew, and some will say more that there were
lately 3 more hang'd at Dunkirk. By the accord those that
were taken before the 12th of February (new style) wer to
be released, but those that were taken since were to pay
ransom: Swart Joyce hath ill fortune, for he was taken on
Fryday last going to Beerfleete, about som plott between him
and the Boore Vanderbrook. I am sory for Clock the gyde that
was taken with him; I dout not butt he will promyse many
exploits against us to skape the gallowes, butt I hope they will
not beleeve him. They say that Swart Joyce took upon him
to burne the gallyes, and that was the enterpryse he shold
have bene seconded in."
"The Prynces had a page came this way on Saturday out
of Fraunce, who hath no letters to that purpose, butt tolde
me that as he came by the way a courrier overtooke him,
and tolde him that there were letters come to call the King
into Savoy, becaus the Duke wold not ratefy the accord; butt
this I beleve not, althogh that even this day som that landed
from Deepe doo averre that this report continewes good still.
The Secretary told me yesterday that itt shalbe chimney money,
and no augmentation uppon the howses."
iv. 246. 2 pp.
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Enclosures in foregoing.
1600[-1], February 5. The Hague.-I have troubled this
gentleman with a letter to Mr. Secretary, and withal thought
good to answer yours of 30 January, "whereby youe sent me the
names of the poore men that are prysoners in Sluys, which I have
delivered unto those appointed to collecte and kepe all the names
of those must be sett at libertie by the Admyrante. So as I
dowbt not but their fortune wilbe as good as the rest, he having
received the ratification of the Archdukes of his accorde made
with the States, whereby appeares that the man is helde in
greate account and wel worthie, for by that I heare he is wise
and of greate sufficiency every way; all the prysoners must be
owt ere he be let goe, and therefore will there be the more haste
made."
..
GEORGE GILPIN to SIR WILLIAM BROWNE.
"I thanke youe for your newes, for other have I not to
requyte youe with, save that, by order of his Excellencie the
garrison of Nymeghen sent fourth certain troupes of horse and
foote to surpryse Crakaw, a strong holde or house in the county
of Moeurs,(¹) which succeeded; and in the way thennimie,
havinge understood of owrs beinge abroade, gathered a force owt
of his garrisons therabouts, with the which he followed harde,
until they saw ech other: when at the retourne Clout, whoe
commaunded them, retyred fayre and salfely and at length
on the trott, drawing the others so on until he cam where he
knew how to have thadvauntage; and then placing his men in
three troupes gave the charge; which was performed in that
sorte by Captain Arthur, whoe (as I heare) had the
vauntgarde, and so seconded by the rest as they brake and
beate thennimie presently, killinge divers, and tooke at
least 300 prisoners and 20 or 30 horse; he being happyest that
could runne away fastest. This performed they went forward
and tooke Crakowe, havinge lefte there 30 or 40 men with a
commaunder, and retorned with the rest unto their garrison.
""
"This is a beginninge of warres with the Duke of Cleve,
betweene whome and his Excellencie their is question for the
countie of Moeurs, which the one clameth by the constitutions
of thempyre, because there was no right heyrs maele left, thother
by the gifte of the late Countesse of Moeurs, whoe left yt per
will to his Excellencie, and her mouvables to the Count Solmes;
and now the one is possessed of Mieurs and the other of
Crakowe. But I thinke this surpryse will make both the
readyer to come to a parle per deputies, and make an agree-
ment, which the jong Duke of Niewbourgh, that lately passeth
by youe, laboureth in.
""
iv. 247. 1 pp.
(1) Mors.
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SIR WILLIAM BROWNE to SIR ROBERT SYDNEY.
1600[-1], February 11. Flushing." By a shipp that commes
from St. Vuesant [sic] of Spayne the newes commes now that the
shipps destined to carry the souldiours hetherward are dis-
charged, and that there commes no fleet; butt he saith that the
Admirall of Dunkirk, Monsieur Wacken, sett sayle a day or twoo
before him; butt we hear not yett that he shold be retourned to
Dunkirk. He brings also newes that all the bookes of recknings
of the marchants, Dutch, French and Skotts in Spayne are
seased, to gather out of them who have traded with these
cuntrymen; and that divers marchants are fledd uppon itt, and
divers putt uppon the gallies and emprisonned.
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"The newes commes from all places still of the enemyes
determination to beseege Ostend. I send you herein inclosed
a letter that Captain Arthur writt unto mee, wherby itt seemes
that Mr. Gilpin was not well informed, or els that itt is
an other peece of service. The Amiraulty and States of
Zeland resolved uppon the newes of Clanvarts death to
hang the Pape and an other that are hear in Flushing,
and sent there resolution to that intent to the bourgmasters ;
butt itt seemes that they consulting about itt make
difficulty to execute the resolution, by reason that they
have yett so many prisoners with the enemy. The Amirall
hath again sent word to his wyfe that the States may be
sollicited to chuse a new admirall against his retourne, for that
he is resolved to leave itt; yett can not I think if he may be
intreated and promysed som case in the execution that he
will quitt itt.'
""
iv. 248. 1 p.
SIR WILLIAM BROWNE to SIR ROBERT SYDNEY.
1600[-1], February 12. Flushing. Yesterday late I heard of
the folly committed by my Lord of Essex. I could have been
glad of directions from you, but finding the bruit so current and
confirmed of the proclamation to declare Lord Essex traitor,
I found it fitting to call the captains and officers together this
morning, and administer an oath of obedience to her Majesty.
I took this course because the Bailiff was yesternight with me,
in the name of the Burgomasters, to tell me how they had heard
of it; I assured him that the name of her Majesty was so holy
to all her subjects that none dare raise any factions, and told
him with what speed the tumult in England was pacified.
Collins, ii. 221; from D. 30.
SIR WILLIAM BROWNE to SIR ROBERT SYDNEY.
1600[-1], February 13.-" Not knowing whether your
Lordship myght be gone downe to Wilton, becaus I hard
youe were to go to the buriall, I wrate to Mr. Secretary to give
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him notice of the trew faith and devotion of all your followers
to her Majesties service, and sent him the coppy of the othe
lykewyse; the coppy of my letter unto him I send you herein
inclosed, for I will do nothing butt that I will make your honor
acquainted with itt, and when you mislyk any thing I do will
endeavour to amend itt.'
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iv. 236.
p.
Copy of Letter from Sir William Browne to Sir Robert Cecil.(¹)
"Right honorable.-Hearing by all passengers that come
out of England of the late disobedient and factious tumults
unhappely begoun, butt God be thanked most happily and
sodainly appeased; not knowing how farr this infectious disease.
of disobedience myght spredd itt self, I thoght itt my part, as
well to feele the soundnes of all mens affections in this garrison.
to her Majestie, as also to confirme there harts thoroghly in the
trew love and duty they owe, to assemble all the officers of the
garnison, and to propound unto them this othe to be sworne
unto which I send herein inclosed. I found them all most redy
to take itt, and in my presence wee all swore itt; and afterwards
I caused the commissary to minister itt to all the souldiors: so
that I dare swear that there is none under my Lord Governors
command who is any thing infected with the cancred disease
of idolatry, to address or addict them selves to any master or
lord whatsoever, butt only to her gratious and most sacred
Majestie, whom Almyghty God long preserve unto us."
"If my forwardnes to do thus much be well construed itt is
all I desyre; if not, yett I hope my offence wilbe pardonable,
having done itt with an honest and trew zeale to her Majesties
service. The peeple of this towne begoun to feare the
inconvenience that these tumults myght bring, butt I assured
the Baylyf that came to mee that all was ended, and that the
very name of her Majestie was enough to suppress all such
seditions whatsoever, either att home or with her subjects
abroad. What further direction I shall receve I will not fayle
to putt in execution. God have your honor in his keeping, etc."
iv. 237. 1 p.
Copy of the Oath.
"Ye shall swear to be trew, faithfull, loving and obedient
subjects to our Queen of England, Queen Elizabeths most
excellent Majesty." You shall swear to do obedience to her
council and those under her. To renounce all dependency of
any lords, &c. or factions that may impeach her government.
To assist against all that shall go about to disturb her peace,
either in England or these parts, &c.
(1) Not in the Salisbury MSS. But Browne refers to this letter in a later
letter to Cecil on 9 March, 1600, Salisbury MSS., xi. 116.
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v My Lord the boat stay so long till I had taken all the
officers othes to this purpose, and this night the commissary
shall swear all the souldiours. 12th February, Thursday 1600.”
iv. 239. 1 p.
SIR WILLIAM BROWNE to SIR ROBERT SYDNEY.
1600[-1], February 13. Flushing."I can butt marvell
that I can for my particular hear nothing neither from your
Lordship nor any other of these seditions in England. Capten
Williams had particular letters of itt this day,
and the
Serjeant Major had lykewyse the proclamation, by which I
understand somwhat of the proceedings; butt I had taken the
othe before any letters came to any. I hear Mounsieur Caron
hath written particularly of itt. I attribute itt to your Lord-
ship's great busines, and that youe rest secured (for so youe may
be) of all our faithfulnes to her Majesties service, and also of
the duty wee owe you. The Baylyfe and Secretary have bene
with me this afternoone, who gave me great thanks for the care
I had of these matters, and doo much rejoyce of her Majesties
happy success in suppressing such seditious rebellions, and are
resolved to wryte very shortly to your Lordship of itt, and I
think to her Majestie to testify there trew zeale to her service.
"This day came over from Sluce in a boat 3 shippers, 2
of this cuntry that have served the enemy, and the other an
Emdener; they came in a sayle skute, that was redy to take
men in to have gone out this nyght uppon the coast of Holland
to have sought there hazard; and they being in the skute
and playing upp and downe as itt were uppon pleasure, fynding
the wynd to blow styffe, and having a fore wynd, sayled to our
men of warr, and so came in hether and are gone to the States
to bee examined, becaus itt seemes they have som enterpryse
in hand that way: they say that the 2 gallyes were out yester-
day as farr as Blankenboourgh.
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"Mr. Blocq, who your Lordship knowes may do her
Majestie and youe service, desyres me to recommend a
matter unto you. Blauvoet lyeth extreem sick and itt is
thoght will not recover; iff he happ to dye your Lordship
may be pleased to procure the pension for him, whom now
[in] the Queenes service you are forced to enterteyne out of
your owne purse.
iv. 249. 1 p.
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N. DE BLOCQ to SIR ROBERT SYDNEY.
1601, February 23. N.S. Flushing.-Mr. Gilpin writes to
me that he has spoken to Barnevelt and Aertsens, showing
them that they ought to have used a more courteous style in
their last letters to you. By the latest letters from Antwerp
it seems that the enemy will at last listen to what is said about
the proposal for the licences. This was told to an acquaintance
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of mine by the son of one La Faille, of the Archduke's Admiralty.
It is a true sign that the enemy's affairs are not going well.
Three millions are to be furnished on the appearance of the
licences by the merchants who will profit by it. The Archduke
has had his own money struck from Spanish pistoles and
crowns, which are so gathered and taken up everywhere that
one finds none here; and because silver and gold are gone up,
by this trick they draw from other countries all that they need
for their mint. Il me semble, si les Estats pourroient autant
obtenir de sa Majeste, que l'argent des prests faits en Angleterre
de nostre nation pourroit estre emploié pour la levée de quelque
chinq ou six mille Anglois pour ceste este. Ils feroient un
grand oeuvre; car sans laide des princes voisins je crains que
ceste este nous ne pourrons parformer nous [sic] desseins."
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All is well in this town, save that every one is much annoyed
at the late commotion in London for the taking of the Earl of
Essex, who does not seem to have shewn great wisdom
in his affairs.
PS. "La constante affection que vostre Seigneurie monstra
à sa Majeste au demeslement de cest estrange tragedie du
Comte d'Essex pour ce que vostre Seigneurie sest bien acquitée,
tout le monde pardeça l'interprete pour providence."
ii. 10. 3 pp. French.
SIR WILLIAM BROWNE to SIR ROBERT SYDNEY.
1600[-1], February 14. Flushing.-.
"The newes I
writt youe of late of the seising of all the Dutch marchants
bookes and goodes in Spayne, that be of these cuntryes butt
have longe dwelt in Spayn, continues still, as also that there is
a new arrest of all shipps there; they say to fynd out if any
be that either belong to these cuntryes or have been bought
in these cuntryes."
iv. 250. p.
GEORGE GILPIN to SIR ROBERT SYDNEY.
1600[-1], February 15. The Hague.-I grieve for the decease
of your noble brother-in-law. I long to hear of the intended
treaty, which is here much feared, yet doth nothing shake
these men's resolution to continue the wars. The Earl of Essex'
courses are thought strange.
A few weeks past some of the garrison of Nimeghen
surprised the house of Crakowe in the county of Moeurs,
and left a garrison there. On their march thitherwards they
encountered and defeated the enemy. In this service was
Captain Arthur, who thereby won much reputation.
These men labour hard in preparing for the field. The
Provinces are summoned to send their deputies.
Collins, ii. 222; from D. 31. Signed only.
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SIR WILLIAM BROWNE to SIR ROBERT SYDNEY.
1600[-1], February 17. Flushing. "I wryte again today
becaus yesterday came a passage, butt I hard nothing from your
Lordship, nor any ells of these late particulars. An uncerten
bruict is come that on Saturday last her Majestie shold have
bene intended to be murdered by a capten, butt that, Gods
mercy be praysed, the vilain was taken and racked and her
Majestie well: which God long continew to all her subjects
comforts. I must needes wryte again that I can butt
marveil that neither from your Lordship nor from any
other I can hear any thinge."
'Som Dutch that came yesterday over doo, as I hear,
somwhat astonish men with the confusion att this present in
England; butt I have talked with the Baylyfe and other
Magistrats, and assure them that the daunger of all troble
is past, and what a sway the Majesty of our Queen caryeth
in England now, amyd all these trobles, when she is
butt once named. God lett them not live that do not rever-
ently obey her. Newes out of these parts I have none. I hear
that there is secrett practising, if the Amiral leave his place, to
seeke to bring in young Hautain; this must come from Malre."
iv. 251. 1 p.
SIR WILLIAM BROWNE to SIR ROBERT SYDNEY.
1600[1], February 18. Flushing. Mr. Gilpin writes that
as yet all remains quiet above; much counselling, but nothing
resolved. “His Excellency hath bene the weeke past at
Ryswick a good whyle with Syr Frauncys Vere, and now itt is
sayd that they will meet oftener." If Friesland matters were
ended Count William would likewise appear, to hold a general
meeting.
The Earl of Northumberland has been in-
disposed; he likes Utrecht so well, he will not stir before the
alarm of gathering the troops; it is thought Sir F. Vere goes
to him. I believe the news of these stirs in England will alter
his resolutions.
Collins ii. 222, with small omissions; from D. 32.
SIR WILLIAM BROWNE to SIR ROBERT SYDNEY.
1600[-1], February 19. Flushing." I send youe herein
Capten Arthurs letter, which will shew youe the success of the
service of Nymeghen, which before I wrytt somwhat of, or at
least sent youe Mr. Gilpin's letter. Hear is newes that the enemy
hath drawne all along by Callo(1) 46 aertfelders, and hath broght
them to Hulst; there was one of ours hidden in the reedes that
counted them and hath advertised the States of itt; they thinke
there desseign wilbe uppon the land of Tergoos."
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Itt is now spoken much of the new arrest of all shipps
in Spayn; and they say that they are ill affected that have
(1) Calloo, two leagues W. of Antwerp.
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reported that there was no army to be expected thence.
In Brussells out of the parke I hear the Archduke sought
to make a port on the back syde, to passe out and in
forth of the towne att his pleasure pryvately; butt the
towne will not suffer itt. Som speech there is that the
preparation for Ostend may be butt coulorable, and that
the Archduke will seeke to force Bruges, becaus they now receive.
none of his forces butt whom they please; butt this I can not
think to bee so. As yett I have not hard out of England since
these late sturres."
iv. 252. 1 p.
SIR WILLIAM BROWNE to SIR ROBERT SYDNEY.
1600[-1], March 2. Flushing. "By a shipp that
came from Veles Malega we hear of the generall arrest lyke to
be severely executed in Spayne; butt yett som of the wyser
sort hear will interprett itt to be only to fynd out the convayer
of the coyne and uncoynd plate out of Spayn. The Armirants
mony that he shold pay above the releas of our prisoners is
alredy made over; so as itt is thoght the exchange will
proceed, and the excuse for Clavart disgested as itt is thoght;
which is, that his Alteso was not privy to itt. Albertus pre-
parations as I hear be great in Flaunders, so that itt [is] much
expected that the purpose for Ostend wilbe continewed. I
hear that Swart Joyce goeth att liberty in Brussels, and hath
promysed to do great matters.
The enemy also assembles
great troopes about Coulen, so that itt is thoght he will make
2 leagers. Blauvoet is dead, your Lordship may, if you
please, remember Mr. Block.
iv. 253. 1 p.
SIR WILLIAM BROWNE to SIR ROBERT SYDNEY.
1600[-1], March 7. Flushing." I have received your long
letter, and have communicated itt with the captains, who
thinks that your Lordship is more hardly enformed of them
then there is cause why. I am content for my part that all
the diligent service that I do you in this place hath bene kept
hetherto from your knowledge, for want of som that shold do
mee ryght to lett you know itt, Yett now I will say som what
for my self, that I thinke I have not missed 10 dayes since your
Lordship [left] that I have not bene sturring before the portes
opening, and gone to the opening them, and divers honest
officers with mee: and after the ports opening have exercised
(or given order for the exercising of) 3 squadrons in the use of
there musketts and shott; wherby I dare boldly say that they
are growne to that perfectnes that they have not bene of a long
tyme: I do all this to do you honour and service and I pray
you interprett me so."
"Now for the forme of the othe. If I may know your
Lordships meaning, I will then fully [answ]er; for vir
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bonus et pius, dare with good honesty answer his actions;
only if the forme be not artificiall excuse me, for I am no lawyer.
This I will say, that before God my affection to you in ministring
that othe was not wanting, neither in forma nor materia, and
my skope was to give testimony to the world how trew and
obedient subjects you had tought your followers to bee; and
after that othe ministred I tooke the othe of all again to be trew
and obedient to your Lordship in the garrison, and to the States
of the land next after her Majesties service. My Lord I will
not leave to follow you in love till you beat me away with a
staff, and I wilbe satisfyed till I hear further that itt is only a
sudden conceyt then any grounded opinion of my unhonest
cariage towards you in any thing I doo."
"This day my drumme came from Sluys, and brings word
that this same day all the prisoners are to go from Sluys
to Ghent and so to Lillo: Swart Joose is at Brussells,
and the other that was taken with him is retourned
uppon ransom; the States I hear will seeke to have Swart
Joos in liew of Clanvart that was hangd. My drumme
tells me that they now for certen will make a fort att
Newerhaven and an other in Bresk. . . I have . writt to
Mr. Secretary of one or twoo honest men of this towne,
that came to me to will me to wryte over to give warning that
Alphonso, who is in England, and they say his picture hangd up
on the gallowes hear in these parts for notable insolencyes, and
came over from the enemy for som such lyke offences; that he,
I say, may be looked unto, becaus itt may be to have pardon
from the enemy he may be induced to practyse vilainny.”
iv. 254. 2 pp.
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SIR WILLIAM BROWNE to SIR ROBERT SYDNEY.
1600[-1], March 9. Flushing." I have sent you the coppy
of my letter to Mr. Secretary, to whom I wold not now have
written thoghe I have your Lordships warrant in your absence
to doo itt, butt that I was pressed to wryte about Alphonso.
Coppy. This enclosed, &c." Printed in "Salisbury Manu-
scripts," xi. 116.
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I can write no other news "but small, only this, that the
States do not thinke that the enemy will make any forts where
I writt in my last, butt that they have men there together to
som other purpose; and for Ostend the speech still continewes
of the enemyes desseigne to beeseige itt, butt I can yett hardly
beleeve itt, seing we are so well forewarned of itt."
iv. 256.
1 p.
SIR WILLIAM BROWNE to SIR ROBERT SYDNEY.
[1600-1], March 14. Flushing.-Enclosing copy of letter
received yesterday from his Excellency, and reporting as to release
of prisoners on both sides, Four of our side are now come away
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in a man of war from near Isendick. "They say that the enemy
gathers head about Ardenbourgh; itt was told them that by
this day there shold be ten thowsand mustered in Ardenbourgh.
The capten of the man of warr told me that he sawe a great
number wagens marching yesterday from Gant-ward towards
Sluce, all along the dyke: of Bruges these men can say nothing:
there are som sloopes gone out this day and more shall followe;
they go to lye by the land of Tergoos till all the rest be redy;
and as I learne till the men shalbe redy that shall with them
exploit somwhat; what I can not learne."
"Becaus I know the matter wilbe publickly bruted and wold
com to the counsells eares by others meanes if not by myne,
I have therfore, not knowing certenly whether your Lordship
be in towne or not, sent Mr. Secretary a coppy also of his Ex-
cellencyes letter, and willed the bringer, if your Lordship be
in towne, to deliver you the letter: and I send you herein a
coppy of what I wryte besydes unto him."
CoPPY.
Monsieur, &c. J'ay este adverty de lieu bien seur que
l'enemy practicque quelque enterprinse sur les Isles de Zelande,
et mesmes qu'il continue encores en son desseign sur la ville
de Flushines. Ce que me fait vous prier de faire tout bon
debvoir, et de donner si bon ordre au guet et gardes de ladite
ville, affin que tout inconvenient soit prevenu, et principalement
de prendre bon gard, au lieu ou que Spinola a eu son desseign,
car j'entends qu'il continue encores a practiquer ce mesme
desseign; et si vous pouves apercevoir quelque chose, soit de
cest affaire ou des autres desseigns de l'enemy, vous me feres
plaisir de m'en advertir. Et autant je prie Dieu, &c.
MAURICE DE NASSAU,
I beseech you to let me know your pleasure how you will have
the companies disposed of.
COPY OF LETTER to SIR R. CECIL.
Enclosing a copy of His Excellency's letter. I cannot think
that the enemy will attempt a matter of such danger; but he
is gathering head near Ardenbourgh. I cannot be persuaded
he will besiege Ostend, having given them that warning, now
that the town is in better defence than it has been. I assure
you her Majesty's faithful servants here will do like honest men,
but I wish her Majesty had a stronger garrison and better
provision of all sorts of munitions in this place.
iii. 17. 2 pp. Partly French.
SIR WILLIAM BROWNE to SIR ROBERT SYDNEY.
1600[-1], March 14. Flushing.
The newes of
Bruges is uncerten, butt itt is confirmed that an other cittadell
is to be built in Anwerp. The poverty is great there, and the
poore people live uppon bread; for flesh and eggs are for-
bidden; fish they have none, butt att an excessive pryce; and
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butter and cheese if they may eat itt, yett is past a poore man's
reach to feed on itt. Vandernode was yesterday in towne to
go to commaund by provision in Ostend, where the workes
be well advanced."
"I doo not yett beleeve that the Amirall Justinus will
quitt his place hear, for I hear him now speak no more
of itt. Mr. Valk tells me that the nouvelles de rue bee that
they of Brussells will not yeeld to the contributions accorded ;
and again that the States of the land will have the monyes
pass by there allowance, and knowledg how itt is employed;
and that the King of Spayn hath directly sent word that he will
no wayes allowe of itt. Itt seemes that there is som lett yett
that the prisoners can not be presently delivered according to
the Amirants accord; itt seemes the difficulty is made by us for
breach of som point, otherwyse itt shold have bene tomorrow.'
iv. 255. 1 p.
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SIR WILLIAM BROWNE to SIR ROBERT SYDNEY.
[1600[-1], March 17. Flushing. Our guides brought in
today two boors who dwell in Bruges. They report that no
Spaniards are come to Bruges, and that though preparations
have been made as though they would besiege Ostend they are
all at a stay. They say that 8 days past they heard of 24
companies that were come to Ardenbourgh, to be put into the
forts thereabouts and take others out.
(6
'Yesterday as our men laye in ambush they saw 3
companyes march by them towards Bruges, other extra-
ordinary forces as the boares say there is none in the
land: the one of them sayes there were a regiment of
mutined Spanyards comme as farre as Ghent, and were
sodenly countermaunded to turne back and to go for
Brabant. He sayd that the speech was there that the Grave
Maurice was before Berch. This morning 40 shipps of all kynd
of amunition are gone to Ostend with 3 ships of warr: yester-
day were deputed hether Merns and Oleartson to vewe the
works, and to give order for the proceeding to finish them:
upon his Excellencyes letter the boores in the land hold doble
watch. We begonne uppon your day appointed to march by
companyes, and we are all carefull so that nothing shall chaunce
to us, God willing, unlooked for. I will never beeleve that the
enemy will be so foolish hardy as to attempt this towne."
"Merns told me yesternyght that there were particular letters
come to som that the Grave of Emden had forbidden any
shippers or seafaring men to traficque for Spayne butt such as
had dwelled there 20 year; and further he had forbidden the
bourghers to have any furniture or weapon in there howses, and
had forbidden our English marchants to trade thether; but
this hee sayd hee did not beeleeve, although there was wryting
of itt."
iii. 45. 1 p.
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SIR WILLIAM BROWNE to SIR ROBERT SYDNEY.
1600[-1], March 18. Flushing. I forgot to advertise
you in my last for what purpose the sloops are gone out of
Flushing; they are dispersed to Bearflit, Tournews) and Ter-
goos, so that a company or two may be transported from one
place to another with more speed, if the enemy attempt them.
Admiral Justinus is this day gone to Holland. "One of the
boares that was last taken
vants him self to have as
good skill in gardening as any in Bruges"; because I have
often heard you hearken after such a servant I have thought
good to let you understand of him.
iv. 257.
1 p.
SIR WILLIAM BROWNE to SIR ROBERT SYDNEY.
1600[-1], March 23. Flushing.-I send a copy of another
letter received from his Excellency this morning.
COPY.
"M.B. Depuis mes derniers par lesquelles je vous escrivois
des deseignes que l'enemy avoit sur la ville de Flushines, j'ay
eu des autres advertisemens qu'il continue encores en la mesme
enterprinse, et ores que je veulx esperer que le mal ne sera pas
tel comme l'on me la faict entendre, si est ce toutes fois que les
menees qu'il faict en Flandres, tantost deca, tantost de la, soubs
pretexte de vouloir assieger Ostende, me le font croire. Et pour
tant je vous ay bien voulu faire encores ceste, pour vous prier
de n'obmettre aucun debvoir, pour voir si vous en scaves
apercevoir ou descouvrir quelque chose: et principalement de
donner si bon ordre au guet et guardes de la ville, tant du nuict
come du jour, que nul inconvenient ne vous arrive.”
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J'ay estime estre chose bien a propos et tres necessaire
pour vostre asseurance et defense de ladite ville, que je fisse
mectre un bateau de guerre, a l'embouschure du hauvre de
ladite ville, entre tant que l'enemy continue ces menees, pour
y tenir guarde, affin que par ce moien vous puissies estre
preadverty, si l'enemy s'y vouldroit approcher du nuict a la
teste, selon que j'entens quil at enterprins de faire. Et
pourtant j'ay escrit a Monsieur de Nassau quil communicque
avec vous sur ce subject, et si vous le trouveres bon d'estre
assiste par ce moyen, que en ce cas il envoie un des meilleurs
bateaux avec un capitain fidel et vigilant. Et a tant je
prieray Dieu vous avoir etc.
M. DE NASSAU."
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Yesternyght late my drumm came from the other syde,
and saith that there lyes about Sluces and those parts som 3 or 4
thousand men among the boores; and that they talk still of
Ostend. Your Lordship may rest most secure of all our diligence;
(1) Biervliet and Ter Neuze,
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for my owne part since the first advyse I have not slept longer
then 2 of the clock in the morning, and from 3 till the portes
were opened have walked the walles and kept the men all in
armes an hower and a half before day; and the Sergeant Major
lykewyse, either the fore end or the latter end of the nyght,
goeth every nyght the round, and the officers keepe there gardes
very well, and the captens take lyke paynes that be in health."
My drumme broght me word from an Englishman that is
there, who before had sent to me that he ment to comme away,
that he shall comme this nyght or tomorrow or Wensday nyght
with 2 sloopes [a line or two here are illegible through the binding]
a pink or twoo full of souldiours may be layd out there to
keape them selves close, and that he will comme to boord them,
and wilbe first; and that then we may enter and take the sloopes.
This I have not yett thoght on, butt will contrive all things in
that order that I will encurr no daunger; and if I do send any
out I will have all the rest of the men in armes; to thintent that
if he be a knave and wold make us secure by this promys, and
do itt only to weaken us so much, yett he shall by the readines
of the rest be disappointed."
"This morning I go to the States, and will communicate
with them his Excellencyes letter and this plott: and withall
I cary unto them a Skotts capten, one Capten Robart
Hammilton, who landed hear from Callis and wold gladly
have shyfted him self away, butt comming I examined
from whence he came; he confessed he came from Brussols
and was going to Cor: Edmonts, and that he had bene there to
sollicite arrearages dew to him for old service by them of Bruges,
and had by him the Kings pasport in the Duke of Parmas
tyme, with letters of commendacions to that effect. He hath
bene there these 8 or 10 yeares, and hath served the States;
and as he tells me went away after my Lord of Leycesters going
out of these cuntryes; he hath a pasport of his Excellencyes
sygned about that tyme. I enquyred whether he served the
King of Spayne or the Archduke; butt he denyed, and swore
he never served any part butt on this syde; I asked him what
letters he had, he denyed to have any; I went very coldly to
work with him, as thogh I beleeved well of him; and when I saw
he made him self cleare I told him that I cold no less for discharg
of my duty comeing from the enemy butt informe myself better
of him, and caused him there withall to open his portmantell.
He grudged somwhat at itt, butt when he saw he must do itt,
he went to work; and there were letters into Skotland, butt of no
great moment, refferring all to his report; then I asked if he had
no more, he sayd no: I told him I must search him thoroghly;
then he pulled out of his hose recknings and obligations and
assignations to receive mony in Skotland for some that be on
the other syde; and therin also was his pasports: wheruppon I
sent him to the Marshall, who serching him found the Archdukes
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pasport, wherein is mentioned that he is an entertenido of the
Kings. [I sent] you the coppy of itt becaus of the style: I
can now say no more.
""
"Albert por la gracia de Dios Archiduque dAustria Duque
de Borguna.
Haviend nos representado el Capitan Roberto Hamelton
entritenido que ha sido en este essercido[?] del Reym Senor
lo que dessea hazer ausencia destos estados y supplicado le
mandassemos conceder licencia para ello lo hemos tenido por
bien. Portanto por tenor de la pressente, ordenamos y
mandamos a todo los ministros de su Majestad subjectos a
nuestra juridicion, y a los queno lo son encargamos no le pongan
impediemento alguno, antes le den elfavor y ayuda que huriose
menester que tales nuestra voluntad. Datta en Brusselles a
veinte de Febrero de mil seyscientos y un años.'
“This Skott's man I cary with me to the States this morning."
iv. 258. 3 pp. Partly French and Spanish.
""
SIR WILLIAM BROWNE to SIR ROBERT SYDNEY.
1601, March 26. Flushing. This enterprise of the enemy
makes me watch by half companies till I hear of the disposing
of his troops at Ardenbourg. But that there are forces there,
I would think his Excellency's intelligence ill-informed that
the enemy should attempt anything here: but I take such
care as there shall be due prevention. The Burgomasters have
in a sort consented that I shall have a ladder on the outside of
the Ghenaughen port, to go up to the top to set sentinel there,
and that the door shall be bolted that none can come out of the
house on the leads whilst the sentinel is there. By a boat of
this town from Falmouth I understand Sir Nicholas Parker has
met with an Irish ship that came out of Spain, wherein he found
letters which he hath sent to the Court. He willed the shipper
to tell me that assuredly the Spanish fleet will come.
The stay
of M. de Wacken made me doubt it should fall out.
vi. 187. 11 pp.
SIR WILLIAM BROWNE to SIR ROBERT SYDNEY.
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1601, April 2. Flushing. The enemy still lies about
Ardenbourgh. We watched all the darke nyghts by half
companyes; now I have broght the watch to the old rate of
3 hole companyes every nyght, by reason the nyghts are lyght."
I think the enemy lies in these quarters, rather to prevent the
design which they think his Excellency has against Hulst, Sluce
or some service in Flanders, than that they mean anything
against us.
But as yet neither doth anything, straining which shall
begin first. I send a packet of letters to Mr. Secretary from Mr.
Gilpin. Mr. Gilpin writes on 25 March that the States are
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slower because the Provinces had not granted what they would
contribute this year; there is hope from all of them, but nothing
goes forward.
"His Excellency hath written to the States of
Zeland to depute som unto him to conferr uppon matters of great
I hear that Malre, Valk and Vanderwerk
are deputed, and I think alredy gone; our Bourgomaster
Lambrechtson and our Secretary went this last weeke."
consequence.
PS.-The captains trust in you for the reinforcing of their
companies; I hope you will make mine 200.
Collins ii. 223, with a small omission; from D. 33.
SIR WILLIAM BROWNE to SIR ROBERT SYDNEY.
1601, April 5. Flushing.-Mr. Gilpin writes there is no
appearance of doing anything of importance; the contributions
are not yet granted, and his Excellency "wold see whither
the enemy will bend his course ere he beginn to stir." They
have had sundry alarms; that the Archduke purposed Ostend ;
that he would towards the Rhine, and then to try passage upon
Gelderland. Yesterday divers of our prisoners returned from
the enemy by Lillo, where Monsieur Temple is about the
exchange." Swart Joos hath bene often racked, as I hear."
The enemy have withdrawn some forces that fronted our
Island in Flanders, and they are drawn up towards Ghent,
only some thousand lie still at Aardenburg. "I hard this day
that the shipps of Amsterdam, wherein I hear his Excellency
had a part, otherwyse the chief man of name that sett them out
is one Vanderhay as itt is told me, . . are comming home
exceeding ritch, having mett with the King of Spaynes treasour
in or about the Straits of Magellane." We have a report you
should be employed for France and keep your government.
PS." I have sent your Lordship a little tobacco of my small
store that is good; there is a great quantity, butt none good,
els I wold have sent more."
""
vi. 188. 11 pp.
SIR WILLIAM BROWNE to SIR ROBERT SYDNEY.
1601, April 8. Flushing. Our court of guard at the new
waterport is set up; when any of the States come, I will
acquaint them with your desire to have a small platform there.
There is a palisado made from "the middle of the retinew or
dondan" by Middelburg port thwart to the pool by the mill
sluice. So long as the nights be light we watch only three
companies; but when the moon grows dark again, we will
watch again by half companies. . "The newes is confirmed
of the ritch pryse that was taken in Magellan Straytes.
M. Moucheron was yesterday with mee, he told me that the
shipps, coasting there awayes and fynding places which resisted
the Spaniards, joyned with the people of the land and beat
the Spaniards, and there gott great treasure, besydes a barke
which they mett with after, very ritchly laden,"
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"M. Mouscheron tells me a straung tale that Spinola
having bene sent for divers tyme to Brussells, and refusing
to comme or to deliver the prisoners, saying that he was not
subject to any commaund of his butt was his good frend,
the Infanta tooke itt very haynously and theruppon sent for
the burreau or hangman of Brussells, and gave him 2 letters to
carry, one to Spinola, another to the commaunders and magis-
trates in Sluce; that to him commaunding him to come, that
other commaunding that the magistrates shold ayd the burreau
to execute his office and her commaund, which was that in case
he wold not come that he shold cutt of his head. The burreau
comming to Spinola, where he was walking in the markett place,
presented his letter with his hatt on his head: Spinola asked
som that were by him, what fellow that was; they told him that
he was such a one; wheruppon looking uppon him asked him
what other letter that was, he told him that itt was for the
magistrates to such a purpose: Spinola was amased att itt, and
having thoght uppon itt went presently to Brussels. He went
very magnifically accompanyed, butt as he sayth fyndyng att
Brussells (1) as he expected that he took such conceyt
as broght him again to a phrenesey; butt this itt seemes is
nott trew, for my drumm att his last being at Sluis sawe him
well and in health, and this is since he had bene at Brussells,
so that possibly the rest is also untrew.'
""
"Out of Spayne the last newes I hear is that one that went
with Cornelius Maertens into Spayn, who is now prisoner uppon
the gallyes, is escaped by this meanes; the Adelantado, uppon
the apprehension of Cornelius Maertens, told him that so long as
they had eyes in there heads they shold not be released out of
the gallyes; the young man that is retourned perceiving this,
made meanes to make itt knowne that he wold do great service,
and the Adelantado sent for him and promysed him 16 ducketts
a moneth. And so he was released and sent to a castell near the
sea syde, where the Adelantado demaunded him many questions,
as first how many engines lay in Flushing, he answered 16;
then in Tervere, he answered a thowsand men; in Middleburgh,
he answered 4000; in Tergoose, Syricksea, he sayd he knewe
not, when he went hence then were the new Guyses and
English in Tervere, and French and English in Middleburgh:
he was asked if he knew the Wheelings, he sayd yea; they asked
if he wold undertake to bring gallyes and shipping into Sluce,
he answered yes, and that he wold safely do itt or els that he
was content they shold cast him over booard. Butt being in
the Castell in a chamber, where the sayles and cables were
putt that were taken from the arrested shipps, he made therby
meanes for himself to escape by nyght out of a wyndow, and so
gott to a Skottes shipp that laye in the rode, and they disguysed
him into there apparell and so convayed him unto a shipp that
(1) Something has been lost in the binding.
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retourned for Fraunce.
He saith that he saw divers chests
of mony putt into M. de Wackens shipp, and that he thinks
that he will come speedily away with some 10 or 12 shipps and
som souldiers in them to Dunkirk. He saith moreover, that
they are preparing to the number of 36 shipps to make them of
warr, which will not be redy yett this 2 or 3 moneths. Butt as
he sayth they enquyred if he knew the depth about the Iland
of Skowe, so that he conjectures that they meane somwhat
towards these Ilands of Zeland.'
""
"My lord of Essex pictures, as I hear, are printed att
Amsterdam on horseback, lyke those that were done when he
was a good subject to mens judgment, and som came to this
towne; butt I have spoken that none may be sold, for such
I know is your honors pleasure, and this I think to bee meet.
for her Majesties service. I send your lordship the booke
which I writt to you of, as also another booke seditiously
written against her Majesties proceedings against the
perniciouse popist faction in England. This is all I can
now say, butt that which I had almost forgotten, which is to
tell you that there are twoo burgomasters named by these
men and sent to his Excellency, one is Jan Peeter van Scheuren,
the other Jacop Franksen. They of Middleburgh have revoked
Van Zanten from the Assembly at the Hage."
vi. 189. 3 pp.
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SIR WILLIAM BROWNE to SIR ROBERT SYDNEY.
1601, April 21. Flushing.-
This morning came a
marchant from Antwerp of good reckoning, well known to his
Excellency. Hee tells me that itt is a most assured truth
that under St. Domingo there are lost 10 gallions and 5 or 6
shipps and 3 or 4000 Spanyards, by tempest, that were going
to the Indes for treasure; and theruppon there be great bank-
routs in Spayne, one bankrout for 3 millions. He sayth that
the Archduke hath no intent to go into the field unles his Ex-
cellency beginn; and that he can not, without weakning of his
garnisons too much, bring above 9 or 10,000 men into the field."
"Of his Excellency we hear nothing as yett; they have the
newes att Anwerp that the matter between the Savoyard and
the French king is not throghly ended, that the king hath not
delivered all the places he is to deliver, and that the Florentine
and other Princes of Italy send to the King to intreat him to keep
them till the Conte Fuentes hath dissolved his army. They of
the other syde and we agree in grieving at one self same thinge for
my Lord of Essex death; butt diversly, they becaus they are
rydd, as they say, of a great enemy, and wee becaus our land is
quitt of an over weening seditious subject.
He tells
me that he heares of no Spanyards that be uppon the gallyes,
only that there is 60 of those that mutined at Diest putt into
the gallyes, becaus uppon casting upp of the accounts they were
found to be in the Kings debt."
519
..
Yesterday our drumme came from Sluys, where Deryck
sitts uppon the gallyes; they ask him 200 crownes. I received
yesterday a letter from him, in most humble an pitifull sort,
desyring your lordship to continew his honorable good lord
in this extremity."
..
My drumme brings me word that there are yett 2000 men
lying at Ardenburgh, butt uppon what occasin he can not
learne; he sayth that all the boores thereabouts are fledd becaus
of the souldiours. The marchant that came from Anwerp told
me that he thoght that the men lay there by reason that the
Archduke was advertised that his Excellency had embarqued
his canon, and that he feared som attempt in those parts.
""
PS." He tells me that many Portugalls are gone to see
there King Sebastian, whom they account to be so indeed.
The Spanyards possess
3 or 4 places in Anwerp besydes
the Castel.”
vi. 190. 2 pp.
SIR WILLIAM BROWNE to SIR ROBERT SYDNEY.
1601, April 28. Flushing.-Yesterday, I being present, the
Stathoulder and Adrian Bax were confronted; each accuses the
other of being the first mover, and excuses himself that he did
it to discover the other. I think this day they shall be racked.
I hear by report that Sir Fr. Vere has the place of Lieutenant-
General to his Excellency, which Count Hohenlo has resigned.
All the advertisement his Excellency gave us was about
this plot of these two that be in prison, both being unable to
manage such business. I think they did it to get money from
both sides.
vi. 192. 1 p.
1601, May 29th.-Draft of an agreement between William,
Earl of Pembroke, and Sir Robert Sydney for the sale to the
former of a "jewell called a ffether of Diomondes," for fifteen
hundred pounds.
610 (1).
N. DE BLOCQ to SIR ROBERT SYDNEY.
:
1601, June 25. N.S. Flushing.-Of Berck one has good
hope. Today there is news from Rotterdam that the governor
is dead that they are not provided with munitions of war:
that their sortie was only for a spur to ours. About 18 of our
men were killed and thirty wounded. Monsieur de Chatillon
was wounded but not dangerously. This time the French
showed themselves valiant. From the Hague one writes that his
Excellency has sent Deputies to Cleves to make an agreement
with the Duke about the town of Moeurs.
The news of the fleet which is said to be preparing "à la
Croune(¹) en Galice" is thought strange here: some think all is
(1) Corunna.
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done by the instigation of Spinola, "lequel est allé en post dicy.
Ayant fait entendre en Espaigne merveilles, et aussi, pour dire
la verité, en cas que onze galeres et quarante batteaux nous
vinssent assaillir sur le detroit de ces quartiers, je ne scay si
nous serions aussytost prests et bastans pour l'empescher. Et
partant si sa Majesté avec les Estats eut en teste de faire
quelque chose sur le lieu, que Vostre Seigneurie peut aisement
conjecturer, il seroit desormais temps." By Monsieur Brown's
direction I have reported this to the Council of Zealand, who
had yet heard nothing of it.
As to what has passed between Maldre and Monsieur Brown
I believe you are sufficiently informed by the letters written
to the States. It seems to me that it is only right that he should
make himself respected, for the authority which they give to
the Governor of this place is none too great.
ii. 11. 3 pp. French.
SIR WILLIAM BROWNE to SIR ROBERT SYDNEY.
1601, June 18. Flushing.-Explaining the slight put upon
him by Malrey, who would not summon him to the examination
of the late executed practisers in the town, and reporting that
he had written to Mr. Gilpin, his Excellency, and the States
to have Malrey admonished.
If you would move Master Secretary to give order to Monsieur
Caron that he may write to the States how it is ill-construed, I
persuade myself it would learn Malrey better manners;
as much as lyeth in him he goeth about to make the magistrates
forget the duty they owe to her Majesty's service. As I learn
by others he seeks to make his factions in all the towns of
Zeeland. The honestest part of the States of Zeeland are weary
of his proud ambitious courses, and would be glad that he were
removed.
vi. 198. 2 pp.
JACQUES GELLE to SIR ROBERT SYDNEY.
1601, June 28. [N.S.] Flushing.-I venture to write an
account of my daughter, the widow of Captain Randolf. I have
learnt that Captain Flamen [Fleming] of this garrison has a
friendship for her. In case it should come to a marriage I
and my daughter desire your approval.
vi. 191. 1 p. French.
SIR WILLIAM BROWNE to SIR ROBERT SYDNEY,
1601, June 19. Flushing.-Captain Holcroft writes from
Bergen that they have news his Excellency is entrenched before
Berck, and there is little fear of raising him by force, and good
hope that they will come to a parley. His Excellency lies not
by the English as he was wont. The enemy marches towards
Hulst, and gives out that our camp is before Hulst.
vi. 199. 1 p.
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SIR WILLIAM BROWNE to SIR ROBERT SYDNEY.
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1601, June 20. Flushing.-Since my last, which were but
yesterday, I have a letter from Lieut. Argull dated Sunday last,
which I enclose. I hear(¹) that since the wryting thereof, the
battery is planted, butt that itt hath playd, I can not learne;
also that on Tuesday last the enemy made an other sally." I
know not whether the state of the town is so desperate as the
world makes it, by reason that yesternight came a letter to
make all the miners go from Ostend to his Excellency. Lord
North parted on Monday from Eutrich towards the leaguer.
The English at camp lie quiet; the enemy never troubles them,
only many are taken straggling. I look for Derrick with his
boat to be released for 100l. I have yet no satisfaction from the
States of Zeland. "I send your Lordship a little tobacco,
becaus I esteem it extraordinarily good."
Collins ii. 223; from D. 34.
A Copy of a Letter from the Camp, dated the 25th of June. [N.S.]
As our approaches toward the counterscarp have been
leisurely carried forward, so are they made in stronger and more
defensive fashion than the oldest soldier amongst us can
remember: double trenches, with rampart and parapet, and
every 60 paces a court of guard, flanking every curtain of the
trench, so that the enemy have never been so hardy as to attempt
forcing the trenches; twice or thrice they sallied, but finding us
prepared upon our first volley made retreat. Our batteries
threaten two breaches; one in our quarter, the west, which is
strongest to resist; the other in the French and Scots quarter,
to the south-east, which is easiest to beat; but they are yet
silent, and I think will not play till we have dislodged the enemy
in the counterscarp. The French have learned to hold better
watch, and beat the enemy soundly that sallied. Yesterday
morning they sallied on our workmen, who were not so well
guarded as reason required. In the afternoon they thought to
have like advantage, but met unexpected resistance. . . Lord
North is at camp but not our general.
P.S.-Having finished these lines, the enemy, in the heat of
his admirable courage, sallied some 200 on a battery; had they
not been stoutly resisted they had gained much honour.
"The works are admirable to my experience, neither have I
redd of the lyke to have bene made by any butt Cæsar."
Note by Sir W. Browne." I received this after my other
letters were writt and delivered. My opinion continews that
his Excellency will hardly offer to wynn it by assault."
Collins ii. 224; from D. 35.
(1) Collins has, "I hear from Ostend"; but clearly the letter was written
from Berck.
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SIR WILLIAM BROWNE to SIR ROBERT CECIL.
[1601, June 20-21.]—I have a packet of letters from Lord
North and another from Colonel Cecil, wherein you shall more
perfectly read of matters before Ostend and Berck than I could
write.
The news of the taking of Berck was but conjectural; there
is as yet no such matter, but of hope only. The Conte St.
Poll, being no good seaman, solicited to be set on the enemy's
frontiers. I could not warrant myself in furthering any such
passage out of this town. I heard yesterday that the whole
troops from Italy are come to the Archduke's camp before
Ostend; this is not confirmed but rather the contrary.
.
""
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Thus much yesterday being the 20th. "This morning came
a shipp from Ostend, butt brings no newes of any attempt of
either syde since the last Fryday. On Sunday nyght and
Munday nyght hath beene putt good store of all sort of
amunition into Ostend . . . they landed itt on the east syde,
for the most part uppon the counterscarp by Bruges port.
There was no one killed or shot, yet they carried it on land
with 20 sloops at a time. The enemy hath not advanced a
thumbs breadth, as I hear; he works warily and so do wee."
Enclosed as a Copy in a letter to Sir Robert Sidney headed :
I have long expected your Lordship, which makes mee to
addres my letters to Mr. Secretary: yett least your Lordship
shold be there still I send your Honour the coppy of that I
wryte:" and ending "If your lordship come not speedily, I
beseech you that I may hear of itt, that I may addresse my
letters more solito unto your Lordship."
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iii. 25. 1 p.
CHRISTOPHER HUYGENS to SIR ROBERT SYDNEY.
1601, July 2. [N.S.] The Hague.-Begging him to make no
difficulty about sending three companies of the garrison to
Ostend, for the reasons more fully stated in the accompanying
letter from the States General.
“A Monsieur le Baron de Sydney, Gouverneur de Flissingues
et Rammekens: en son absence à son Lieutnenant.
v. i. Copy in writing of N. de Blocq. French. p.
SIR WILLIAM BROWNE to SIR ROBERT SYDNEY.
1601, June 23. Flushing.-Captain Fleming told me he
heard that the Sergeant-Major used to write to Mr. Secretary,
and that his letters were very well accepted. Captain Kerne told
me he stood by whilst his lieutenant delivered Mr. Secretary
a letter. I protest that my chief endeavour is to let you be
the reporter to Mr. Secretary of all the occurrents in these parts,
and therefore address myself to you and not to him.
vi. 201. 1 p.
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SIR WILLIAM BROWNE to SIR ROBERT SYDNEY.
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1601, June 23. Flushing.-"This afternoone having writ
my other I received a letter from Mr. Gilpin, and 2 other, one
from the States Generall of Holland, the other from the Counsell
of State heere, about sending of men out of this towne." I
purpose to refuse, and will not but on exceeding extremity let
them have any.
But yett when I shall make these refusalls,
and not graunt in extremity to help them, I shalbe the more
forced to trust to myself." If it might please her Majesty to
accord a reinforcement of this garrison, we might better
stand on terms of pleasuring or not pleasuring them. Mr.
Gilpin writes that these men would be better pleased if the men
to come were hastened, and Sir Francis seems to make so full
account of them as if they were here already. The Earl of
Northumberland arrived at the camp on Friday last; his
Excellency makes much of him. I send enclosed the copy of
the States General's letter, and that of the Council of State.
Gilpin's letter is dated yesterday.
If the troops out of Italy be come into Brabant, of which as
yet there is no assured news, it will trouble these men, if only
that some will be about Ostend and others attempting the
islands hereabouts.
I purpose to answer that our garrison is small and that they
should themselves provide for Ostend, and that I would strain
myself to help nearer home if the enemy should attempt any-
thing.
Collins, ii. 224, with omissions; from D. 37.
SIR WILLIAM BROWNE to SIR ROBERT SYDNEY.
1601, June 25. Flushing.-Valck writes from the Hague
there is hope in the camp that Berck will be over within 15 days.
He says the enemy makes show as though he would besiege
Ostend, and take away the land of Tergoos all at once. The
assembly of the States of Zeeland begins here to-morrow.
vi. 202.
p.
SIR WILLIAM BROWNE to SIR ROBERT SYDNEY.
1601, June 30. Flushing. I send you a copy of a letter
which Mr. Gilpin sent me, containing the fashion of the enemy's
putting garrisons in the neighbouring towns. From Ostend
on Saturday came the Governor's wife, who brought news of the
enemy shooting into the town at random on the Bruges side.
Yesterday came the rest of the women and children, who say
our artillery has dismounted two of their cannon. They tried
to plant a battery on Newport side, but were so beaten in flank
with our artillery that they were fain to draw their pieces away.
Utenbrough went thither with 7 companies, 4 English and 3
Dutch; the English being Capt. Holcroft's, Sir Robert Druerye's,
Capt. Cecil's and Capt. Fryar's. Eight more companies are
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destined for Ostend, but shall not be sent unless the enemy
proceed more effectually; for they(1) imagine that when all their
forces in these parts are bestowed there, hat the enemy may
suddenly turn this way again.
Vandernode wrote yesterday to the towns of Zeeland for
money, that he may finish the bulwarks and works towards
the west, and also for present succours to be hasted. He
wisely makes the matter more dangerous than I can learn
it is, for I hear there is no dismay among the soldiers and
think the succour already sent sufficient.
G
Two Frenchmen that came yesterday from Sluce saw the
Archduke on Thursday last at Bruges; the galleys were ex-
pected shortly, 5 of them were on Friday as far as St. Clare to
come out, but were driven in by foul weather; one of the greatest
came on a sand-bank by the fort and broke her back. The
Amirante is brought to the Hague; he says that Berck will not
be had but with force. If they be so resolute, I think his Ex-
cellency will not assault but upon ripe deliberation. The
Amirante judges that the Archduke will carry Ostend; I assure
myself he will be deceived in this.
Collins ii. 225, with slight omissions; from D. 38.
SIR WILLIAM BROWNE to THOMAS OLDISWORTH.
1601, June 30. Flushing." You have payd your cheeses
doble over. I will studdy not to be in your dett: I am gladd
you are recovered. I am sure you hear before now that Ostend
is beeseeged, and the Archdukes army lyeth on both sydes of
itt and shooteth into the towne very much from the east syde ;
he doth beat the howses, so that I think most wilbe constrayned
to lodg under the rampars. On the west syde he sought to plant
canon somwhat near, butt hath by our canon bene beaten from
his desseign, with loss of many men as we hear. They within
have good courage, and have sent out the creatures that att
such tyme with clamors myght dismay them, as wemen and
children; and they have yesterday more men sent to them,
4 English companyes and 3 Dutch, and more shall follow if
there bee need. Berck is so nearly approched by his Excellency,
that they can no more sally and there is hope wee may have
itt very shortly."
-
Addressed: To my very loving friend Mr. Thomas Oldisworth,
attending on Sir Robert Sydney, &c.
vi. 203. p.
2
"
SIR WILLIAM BROWNE to SIR ROBERT SYDNEY.
""
1601, July 1. Flushing." This morning are the ships of
warr retourned that went to Ostend with the souldiours. They
have no need of more men for the defence; the enemy does more
hurt to the houses than to the town.
From the west
(1)Collins altered to we"; it clearly means the Dutch.
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yesterday they shot on the old town, at the entry of the haven,
to no great purpose. The works would soon be finished if
money were sent. Flushing was writ to for 5000 gulden and will
send six thousand. This day also 10 or 12 cannon and demi-
cannon will be shipped thither.
"The fort of Isabella,
as they say lykewyse that come now, is not yett fully agreed,
and will not come out, butt will keep itt still. They within
have no fault of courage.
Collins ii. 226, incorporating the two subsequent letters, and
making other slight alterations; from D. 40.
SIR WILLIAM BROWNE to SIR ROBERT SYDNEY.
1601, July 1. Flushing.-Since my letter this morning I
received one from Mr. Gilpin which I send. I do not believe
his Excellency will let the English go from his camp, and as
long as Vandernode goes forward with the courage he now
hath and the assistance of Col. Utenbourgh, I think the States
will be better advised before they disgrace them by sending
Sir F. Vere yet if he came down he might do good service in
other places.
D. 39, incorporated by Collins in the previous letter. p.
SIR WILLIAM BROWNE to SIR ROBERT SYDNEY.
1601, July 1. Flushing.-After my others were sent I re-
ceived a letter from Colonel Utenbourgh from Ostende:
"L'enemy bat du coste de loest a 4 pieces; nous n'espargnerons
pas la poudre de Messieurs les Estats. Je ne juge pas les
troupes des enemys plus haults de 7000 hommes, 2000 du
coste d'Ost, et 5000 de l'autre. Les conterscarpes valent le
plus de ce que j'ay peu juger, et sont fort defensables.
I hear by uncertain rumours that the English troops should
already be coming down.
vi. 204; incorporated by Collins in the first letter of this date.
Partly French. p.
ور
SIR WILLIAM BROWNE to SIR ROBERT SYDNEY.
1601, July 3. Flushing.-Two English companies more are
gone in to Ostend, and 4 Dutch. Only 60 mariners are yet
gone. The artillery that should go is to come from Dort.
There are nine companies of English come from camp, that
were two days past as far as Dort, so I presume we shall to-day
have them here. It seems Sir F. Vere will come with them.
vi. 205. 1 p.
SIR WILLIAM BROWNE to SIR ROBERT SYDNEY.
1601, July 4. Flushing.-I send "the platt of the siege of
Berck.
There are now betwene Flushing and Ramekins
8 English companyes, wherof my Lord Gouvernor of the Briel
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is one, and Sir Horace with his company is lykewyse heare;
some 12 English companyes are before Berck, butt sent for the
second tyme by the States as I hear, his Excellency once having
made a kynd of refusall. Sir Francis Vere is expected to bee
hear presently, who from the States hath his commission, as
I hear, to command all the forces for these parts in this Flaunders
service. There is a new gallye come out of North Holland, butt
itt is not so serviceable as the first. Itt seemes the States make
account that as soone as they shall hear in England that the
English regiments are in these parts, that the 3000 will come out
of England. There is an "eakeboat," as they call itt, of
Dunkirk, taken by shipps of Encusen(1) with 35 in itt, and not
above 6 skaped butt were hurt before they yeelded."
vi. 206.
1 p.
SIR WILLIAM BROWNE to SIR ROBERT SYDNEY.
1601, July 5. Flushing.-Sir F. Vere arrived this morning.
Admiral Dunen vourd is likewise come from Holland to command
the shipping. Sir F. Vere came not into the town, but sent
for a coach wagon to meet him upon the dyke without the
Ramekins Port. I offered any service we could do, and he
desired that if the other 10 or 12 English Companies came by
this town I would further their passage to Ostend. I have
promised to see him before he go, when his shipping comes
against the town. He departs at 2 or 3 o'clock this afternoon;
he has as large a commission to command the forces in
Flanders as the States have use to give his Excellency. On
Friday they of Ostend made a sally, and performed it ill.
Yesterday, I heard, they sallied again; but have no particular
news of it.
Collins ii. 227; from D. 41.
SIR WILLIAM BROWNE to SIR ROBERT SYDNEY.
1601, July 6. Flushing.-Yesterday I received a letter from
Mr. Gilpin to this purpose. His Excellency sent only 8 of the
English companies, saying he could not spare the rest, and that
these would suffice until he had done with Berck; the work falls
out longer than was thought, for there are good soldiers in it,
and his Excellency spares his men so much as may be. Sir F.
Vere would have had all the English; he is as chief of the ser-
vice, and wonders are looked for. The next letter from the
camp will contain I hope the taking of the counterscarp. This
is his letter to me, and other news from the camp I have not.
The galleys of Sluce came out on Saturday night; "yesterday
about evening they were discovered (2) the heyght of Ostend":
they are gone northward, and order is taken to watch their
coming back.
Collins, ii. 227; from D. 42.
(1) Enkhuizen.
(2) Collins inserts "in,'
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SIR WILLIAM BROWNE to SIR ROBERT SYDNEY.
1601, July 8. Flushing.-Sir F. Vere with his troops landed
at Ostend safely the same night he departed hence. They are
lodged in the ramparts. I cannot fully hope Sir F. Vere will
do that he purposed, to entrench himself without the town and
keep the enemy further off. His other 12 companies will be
here to-day. A messenger came hither from Berck and the
Hague going with great speed to Ostend. He told me that on
Saturday an Alman soldier came over to us; who reports great
want of victuals; he tells of their want of surgeons: Lord
Northumberland writ to me that two surgeons were dead of the
plague. The man saith that the hurt men lie in the streets
uncured and make such a noisome smell as is almost
unbearable. He says it shall be with great discommodity if
they hold out above 8 days.
PS.-Since the writing hereof the English companies arrived
from the camp; but the messenger staying after them was
able to discourse more particularly than they. . . . I send
you enclosed a copy of a letter delivered yesterday; by the
contents you may guess at his meaning as well as myself. I
have sent the original to the Council of England, and written.
to them in general and to Mr. Secretary in particular. I have
no leisure to send you copies of my letters to them.
૮.
Adlington hath bene at Westcappell, and brings me even now
word that the ennemys gallyes were in syght, and that our men
before Sluce, being 3 drumblers and 2 gallyes, had gotten syght
of them and are gone after them."
Collins, ii. 228, omitting most of the PS.; from D. 43.
SIR WILLIAM BROWNE to SIR ROBERT SYDNEY.
1601, July 11. Flushing.-I have received a letter from
Captain Wygmore before Ostend. Likewise a letter to be sent
to my Lord Admiral and Mr. Secretary from Sir Francis Vere.
I hear from Mr. Wygmore you are on your way to Flushing.
Hereunder is a copy of my letter to Mr. Secretary.(1)
Copy.
Thinclosed was delivered me from Ostend this present
day, itt seemes by the date of such as I receved with itt that itt
was writt on the 7th, 4 dayes past; the speedy conveying itt
is recommended unto me by Sir Francis Vere, and therfore
having no present commodity by any shipp of warr in these
busy occasions, I have this self same day, allmost uppon the
instant of the receipt, hyred a fishboat for 71. sterling and sent
over a follower of myne with this packett. Itt shold seeme since
this letter written, that uppon Sir Francis entrenching towards
the enemy, which he hath beegoun to make on the west syde
(1) This letter is not contained in the Hatfield MSS,
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without the port, that the enemy beegins to fear his happy
success, and the hope heare is he will not long continew his
desseign; he hath alredy withdrawne 4 peeces which were
planted the nearest, and playes not with so many peeces as he
did; if he retyre, he will fynd he committed great folly in
attempting so unconsideratly, that which he must quitt with
such dishonour, as that itt is to bee conjectured, that he may bee
disgraced with his subjects and som revolt ensew."
(C
Capten Wygmore arryved yesterday beefore Ostend, being
the 10th of July, as I understand by a letter I received from
him this morning; whether he went into the towne yesterday
or not, I cannot assure your honor, the Admirall Dunnen voord
dowted somwhat of itt by reason of the northerly wynd. From
Bercq we hear that they have quitted 70 rodds of there
counterscarp, which our men possesse; a bruict hath bene hear
to-day, that they shold have made a myne in there counterscarp
and quitted it, to the end that our men being in itt they
myght then blow itt upp; and they say he did so, and that
we have lost 400; butt this is not beeleved neither are any
letters com of itt.
""
vi. 208.
1 p.
SIR WILLIAM BROWNE to SIR ROBERT SYDNEY.
1601, July 23. Flushing.-I write, if chance should be you
are not coming, to let you have news Berck is yielded by com-
position; the 1st of their August they began to treat, the 30
of July they depart with arms and baggage. The enemy as
Aertsons writes was marching to relieve them.
PS.-Captain Fleming's ensign is slain at Ostend: he
desires to prefer his sergeant, an old follower here.
Collins ii. 229; from C. 104.
EXTRAICT D'UNE LETTRE DU SR. DE BODEVIR DU 4e D'Aougst,
ESCRITE A NIEUPORT A MONSIEUR DE Vicq.
[1601](¹), August 4 [N.S.]. Nieuport.-The siege is continued
with determined resolution. The traverses are advanced as
far as possible: "mais l'on n'en peult gueres faire en peu de
temps, estant incroiable la force et beaute dont elles sont.
Car les espaules sont toutes de 20 ou 22 pies a l'espreuve du
canon. Vous ne croierez jamais quelle quantite de facines il y
entre. Scachez seulement qu'il en arrive tous les jours 25 mille,
qui s'employent toutes dune nuict à laultre.: oaltre les deux
tranchees qui conduisoient Catrice et Don Augustin, ce premier
droict au ravelyn qui couvre le havre et le contrescharpe, et
lautre au fort de Vaches, qui defent le dernier retranchement
des assicgez. Le Comte Frederic en à encoire commence un
aultre depuis trois jours, qui tire aussy droict audit fort de
(1) The year is not given but is clearly 1801,
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Vaches mais d'un aultre coste que celle de Don Augustin, en
quoy lon dict quils travaillent maintenant par envie comme
ceux entre lesquels en y a beaucoup, et que cela avancera la
besoigne dautant plus tost."
"Le desir du Colonel Catrice (que lon tient le meilleur
homme quils ayent) seroit que lon attaquasse le ravelin ou il
achemine sa trenchee, parce qu' iceluy pris lon seroit mestre
du havre et à peu pres de ceste contrescharpe quils
apprehendent merveilleusement. Les aultres, qui estiment
la prinse du dit ravelin fort difficile et la garde encores
plus, voudroient bien qu'on donnat au fort de Vaches, par
ce que layant lon seroit maistre du retranchement, aussy par
le moien de son eminence on verroit fort tout ce quil seroit sur
ladite contrescharpe mais on juge qu'il coustera aussy à le
prendre, et cest pourquoy l'on sen approchera par tranchees
le plus qu'on pourra. Il est du coste de Don Augustin couvert
dun canal, qui se remplit de leau de la mer: du coste de
Comte Frederic il ny à rien, mais il est bien plus prez aussy de
la contrescharpe. En somme j'y prevois bien de la difficulte,
et n'entens parler un seul quil ne soit de mesmes; plusieurs en
desesperent, et tous concurrent en cecy quil y mourra beau-
coup dhommes, et quil en y à encoire pour plus d'un mois guarde
ladessus, les pluies ou le grossissement de la mer, comme elle
a tousjours accoustumé de faire en Septembre. Ou bien le
Prince Maurice, que lon commence recognoistre debvoir avoir
bien tost faict a Rynsberk. Pour chose qu'il entreprenne on
nest resolu de demordre de ce siege comme celuy en lissue
duquel ou recognoist bien que consiste le salut des affaires ou la
ruine, et puis ayant desormais en trousse une armee qui nest
guere moins que dix mille hommes de pied et trois mille chevaulx,
il luy sera malaise d'entreprendre. En fin il y a des affaires de
part et d'autre."
iii. 87. 14 pp.
French. In the writing of Nicolas de Blocq.
COPIES OF THREE LETTERS FROM OSTEND.
[1601. July ?]("Sir, we sallyed yesterday, 1100 men,
wherof 300 being in three severall troopes (every one com-
manded by a captain in chief) gave on uppon the trenches,
butt fynding them too strongly manned, after having made an
honest proffer, they fell of again: wheruppon about 30
lanciers of the Cardinall's owne troope charged them, with
whom they made good play by reason of the ground which was
not very fitt for horsmen, and as som say there were kylled som
18 horse uppon the place. About a dozen bandrolls were broght
(1) The letters are undated; but since Col. Actonbruch was killed on 22 Sept.
1601, and Sir William Browne was absent from Flushing in August and nearly
all September, the date is probably in July; the paper has the same watermark
as that used by Browne in letters dated in July 1601, The reference may be to
one of the sallies on 13 and 27 July,
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of, butt no prisoners taken, many hurt men, about 30 English;
6 slayne of the English. An Italian came over to us the same
nyght, who tells us that the enemy is not 5000 strong, neither
looks for any supplyes, butt only of a few Italians, for the
Spanyards are employed into Barbery in ayd of some that have
intreated the King of Spaynes succours; butt of munition of
warr and artillery he affirms that there is incredible provisions,
and that there are 120 peeces, wherewith they intend, (if itt
be possible), to take away the entrance into the towne and make
us wery of itt." Captain Hol. letter.
"The enemy on the east syde shootes uppon our towne with 7
peeces, and on the west syde with 4, 2 uppon a bulwark called
the Sandhill in the old towne, 2 uppon the haven and shipping.
His approches on the west syde are yett in the Downes, a larg
muskett shoot from the towne, and so hath continued these
4 dayes without working nearer, somwhat he hath drawne his
trench inward towards the land, not much. His continuall
shooting from the east syde makes itt so dangerous that we
begin to lodg in the ramparts, and yett are not free there.
Yesterday we made a sally of 1000 men, thinking to have forct
his trenches and taken his ordinance on the west syde, butt att
the approching our men found him too strong and so retyred.
The enemy followed the retreat with horse and foot, butt by our
troopes who were appointed to second those were beaten back
again to there trenches. In this service itt is reported we lost
about 50 men, wherof one was the lieffenant of Captain Lantice.
Captain Terbe is also hurt, with his lieffenant, and my ensyne,
butt not dangerously: we suppose the enemy lost many men,
being galled by our cannon. Immediatly after the sally there
came one over from the enemy, who reports that he is not above
7000 strong on both sydes: he saith he hath 60 peeces of
artillery, and that he purposeth to plant the most part of them
to batter a bulwark called the Powlder, which is guarded by
the 6 English companyes: he reports also that he is royally
provyded of all manner of munition, butt wants men and
mony. In the opinion of all men of warr of this garnison he
shall with great difficulty gett this towne, having in itt things
necessary for a seege." Captain Fryars letter.
Tout est par de za presque en mesme estat. L'ennemy nous
bat de l'ost de 8 pieces en ruine: du coste du west de 7 vers la
Santhill. Les trenchees ennemys ne sont avancées plus que le
premier jour, mais ils semblent s'y fortifier d'advantage: les
prisoniers nous assurent quen tout ils ne passent le nombre de
7000 hommes. Hier fismes une sortie sur les 5 heures avec
de
quelque 1200 hommes, estans nos enfans perdus desja a coups
picque, sur la trenchee avec l'ennemy, qui les attendoit avec
bonne assurance et nombre pour le moins de 1500 hommes. Nos
troupes de reserve estoient un peu mal conduits par les sprink
"
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stocks, qui causa quelque disordre, mais on y remedia soudaine-
ment. Quelque 30 cavalliers ennemys se mesloyent avec nos
enfans perdus, sur quoy l'enfanterye ennemy descendit, et
combatirent quelque bon espace: l'escarmouche estoit fort
chaude et dura une grosse heure; cependant nostre canon
n'estoit pas oysyfe, et croy certainement avoir fait tresgrand
dommage: nostre perte est comme j'entens de 20 morts et 60
blessees, entre lesquelles sont 2 capitans et quelque 7 lieutenants
et enseignes." Colonel Utenburghs letter.
iii. 58. 1½ pp. Partly French. In Sir W. Browne's writing.
FRANCIS WOODWARD to SIR ROBERT SYDNEY.
1601, August 7. London.-" Upon my retorne to London
I went to my Lord Treasorers, who was then gonn to the Courte,
and therefore was forced to come backe thither, where in the end
I spake with him; and beinge as it should seeme busyed,
referred me of for my answer at his howse, when the Queene
was gonn from Greenewiche; who removed yestardaye to
Fullam. And this morninge my Lord's answer was, that he had
moved her Majestie in your suit, which she utterly refused and
denied to graunte; at which tyme Sir John Fortescue beinge
with him he toke wittnes of him of his motion and her answer.
Nevertheles he sayeth he will move her Majestie ageine at her
retorne from prograce, and hopeth he shall prevayle, your suite
beinge so reasonable and for her benefitt and easinge of a greate
charge."
"The rumer of the Spanyard ys turned to be the Easter-
linges. My Lord of Rutland ys released out of the
Tower, and ys at Walsingam House with his ladie. My Lady
of Walsingam, my Lady of Essex and my Lady of Huntington
are well."
vi. 210. 1 p.
SIR WILLIAM BROWNE to SIR ROBERT SYDNEY.
1601, August 12. London.-On Saturday I delivered your
letters to Mr. Secretary. "He was pleased to lett the Queens.
letters be delivered by my self; and very honorably on Sunday
morning after prayers the Queen walking into the garden at
Sir William Clarks, after Mr. Bodely had first spoken 4 or 5
words with her Majesty, Mr. Secretary mentioned me; she
presently called for mee, and was pleased to say I was welcome
with many good wordes. Now I must tell your Lordship, that
before, I having had no conference at all with Mr. Secretary about
my(¹) busines, he had told me in the morning, in passing from his
coach into the Court, that he had told (2) the Queen how much I
was grieved according to that your Lordship had written unto
him, and told me that her Majestie wold speake with mee, and
(1) Collins, “any,”
(2) Altered by Collins to "informd,"
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that then I knew well enough how to answer her. And so indeed,
I had no sooner kyssed her sacred hands, butt that she presently
made me stand upp, and spake somewhat lowd and sayd, "Come
hether, Browne!" and pronounced that she held me for an old
faithfull servant of hers, and sayd, "I must give content to
Browne," or som such speeches; and then the trayne following
her, sayd: "Stand, stand back! will you not lett us speake
but ye wilbe hearers?" And then walked a turne or twoo,
protesting of her most gracious opinion of my self: "And beefore
God, Browne," sayd shee," they do me wrong that will make so
honest a servant be jealous that I should mistrust him.”
"I forgott to tell your Lordship, that when I first kneeled I
delivered your Lordships letter, which she received, butt redd
itt not till I was gone from her quyte.() I told her Majesty that
your honour did not tell itt me in any such sort, butt that I
being your officer, to whom in your absence you used to leave
the charg of her Majesties cautionary towne, you cold for your
owne assurance do no less butt seeke meanes to be most assured
of me and myne: wherupon she told me in what order she had
spoken to your Lordship, much to that purpose itt pleased you
to tell me, and told me of that of my Lady Morgan; butt added
that she had that assurance of me, &c. And thoghe her words
alone had bene more then sufficient to content so mean a servant
as my self, yett itt pleased her to swear unto me that she had
as good affiance in my loialty as in any mans that served her.
My answers your Lordship may gesse at, and my joy then hath
made me joyfull ever since."
""
Butt I must not forgett to tell your Lordship, that
having walked a turne or twoo, she called for a stoole, which
was sett under a tree, and I begann to kneele, but she
wold not suffer mee ; in so much that after twoo or
three denyalls which I made to knecle, still she was pleased
to say, that shee wold not speake with mee unles I stood upp:
wheruppon I stood upp, and after having reconfirmed her royall
favour and gracious opinion of mee, she discoursed of many
things, and particularly of the distast she had of the States
armyes retourning; and itt seemes, to your Lordship be itt
spoken, that Sir Fr. Vere hath rejected(2) all the fault uppon
Conte Maurice; yett I answered thus much, that I hard that
Counte Maurice did protest that this journey was never of his
plotting nor much allowed of by him. "Tush! Browne," saith
she, "I know more then thou doest. When I hard," sayd shee,
that they were att the first with there army as hygh as
Nemegham, I knew then that no good wold be done; butt
Maurice to serve his owne turne wold in the ende turne to the
Grave; I looked they shold have comme downe nearer to Ostend,
or have taken som towne in the part of Brabant or Flaunders
that might have startled the enemy; and that they promysed
(1) Collins omits "quyte,"
(2) Collins, "layn,"
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mee, or els I wold not have lett them have so many men, and
with much discontentment to my subjects, as I know butt for
the love which they bear mee, they wold not so well disgest ;
and now forsooth Morrice is come to¹) his weapon, to the spade,
for all that he is one of the best in Christendom." Itt was not
beefitting for me to answer any thing for him, when I saw her
Majesty so informed alredy; the truth must appear to her in
tyme and from a better hand then myself."
"Then she talked of the French King, that he had promysed
them;
I answered that we receaved itt as certen that the
French King rather marvelled att there foolish boldnes in
venturing there army so farr, then that he ever gave them
any assurance to
to joyne with them. "Tush! Browne,
sayd shee, "do not I know that Bucenvall was written
to, and written too again, to move the army to go that
way, and that then he wold help them. If that were
so," sayd I; “then your Majesty may thinke itt was butt a
French promys."
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"I can not think of all the discourses we add (sic);
yett one thing I must not forgett to tell your Lordsship, that
I told her that the hope of those of Zeland consisted alone
in her Majesty, by whose commanding motion to the States
Generall there army myght be broght to do somewhat of moment
in those parts. "Alas! poore Zelanders, (2) I know that they
love me with all there harts." I added that they prayed
continually for her. "Yea! Browne," sayd shee, "I know
itt well enoughe, and I will tell the one thinge. Faith, here is a
church of that countrymen in London. I protest next after
the divine provydence that governes all my well-doing, I
attribute much of the happines which befalls me, to [be] given
me of God by those mens effectuall and zealous prayers, who
I know pray with that fervency for me as none of my subjects
can do more.
"After long talk at length Mr. Secretary came, who was
pleased to grace me still more and more, and talk was
ministred again of the army. Mr. Secretary sayd that if itt
pleased her Majesty, itt were not amyss if Mr. Vere were writ
to, to procure that his part of the army myght be drawne
downwards towards Ostende, so that is that was thoght uppon.
Her Majesty presently sayd unto mee: "Doest thou see that
little fellow that kneeles there; itt hath bene told you that he
hath bene an enemy to souldiours. On my faith, Browne, he
is the best frend that souldiours have." He answered: "That
it was from her Majesty alone, from whom flowed all souldiours
good."
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(1) Collins, "from.”
""
The ende was wherwith I will end my letter, that I
received that perfect joy by being so favoured of her Majesty,
(2) Collins inserts "said her Majestie."
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as that I shall think of itt during lyfe, and will never bee forget-
full to bee most humbly loving to you, from whom the begining
and the continuing of my wellfare proceedeth; which harty
confession of myne I hope is acknowledgment sufficient till my
deedes may bear witnes to my wordes."
PS.-Mr. Secretary asked me whether your honour had
received any letter from him? I told him you had. Whether
you were gone to the camp? I told him you went within a day
or two after my departure to stay some 4 or 5 days and take
note of the proceedings in the army. Mr. Secretary told her
Majesty of your discourse of the state of the town. She said she
would read your letter and then consider of that. . I send
you the Queen's entertainment at Cheswick and at my Lord
Keeper's; I have gotten them copied out for you.
Collins ii. 229-31, with slight omissions; from C. 105.
FRANCIS WOODWARD to SIR ROBERT SYDNEY.
1601, September 16. London.-" Presently after your de-
parture out of Englande I did ride to Stoke, where I delivered
your Lordship's letter, who received it verry kindlie, and
promyssed to take opportunytie to speake to her Majestie
therein; which I did advertice you of by my letter before I
went into Warrwicksheire. Sithens my retorne I was ageine at
Stoke, but Mr. Attorney was the same daye removed towardes
London to solempnishe a marriage for his daughter at Burley
howse, where ys kepte a verry greate weddinge. And takinge
opportunytie to speake with him there, was bold to crave of
him what he had doun conserninge the letter I delivered him
from you; whose answer was, that as yet he could finde no
good tyme or opportunytey to effecte the same, but wold as
soone as conveniently he could. I am afearde you shall have but
kinde wordes for your promysses by letters, and your matter
much delayed yf he tast not somthinge in hand; and therefore
my opynion ys (that in so greate a matter) yf he were presented
with some guyfte yt wold much further the effectinge thereof."
"I heare nothinge as yet from my Lord Treasorer. I wold
have gone to him ageine to have knowen what he had doun in
your suit; but he ys at the Courte, where ys no fitt place to move
him; yt is thoughte the Court will come verry shortlie to
London, and then I hope I shall find some good tyme to speake
with him at his howse. I thincke it were not amys that your
Lordship did wrighte unto him aboughte the same, and then it
wold be the sooner and better effected."
"I have benn in Warrwicksheire and have effected those
busynes accordinge to my instructions.
I found your
men of Wiche as forwardly as I could desire
and
your fame and honnour so encresed amongest them that
the whole towne of Wiche wold be at your comaundment
yf you should have any occasion to use them; and
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weare
many desire
your service and to
your cloth,
amongest whome there ys one Mr. John Howle who hath
taken peynes in this busynes and hath benn balie of Wiche.
They humblie thancke your Lordship for the buck
bestowed on them. I verrilie thincke there was never bucke
so eaten in Wiche before, with such feastinge and myrthe, and
with all the triumphe they could devise for your honnour.
Wyne and good chere was so plentie that they feasted all comers,
and fewe went away without addell heades."
"Sir Roberte Dudley and his ladye doe nowe lie at Stonley
at Sir Thomas Lees; his ladie was latelie brought to bed
of a daughter. Sir Roberte is latelye recovered of his
sicknes, which was daungerous, and taken as it is reported
by overmuche studdie in alcami. And uppon his first
recovery goinge to Killingworth to recreate himsealf, and
beinge in the parke amongest dyvers his frendes, and havinge
taken theire standinges to kill a deare, yt was the chaunce
of Sir Thomas Lees eldest sonns wieff to shute at a deare, and
myssinge her arrowe grased, and glauncinge hitt Sir Roberte
Dudley on the breast, and yf it had not benn for the swathes
and clothes he had wrapped abought him by reason of his
sicknes, she had slayne him; for it cutt thorowe dublett,
swathes, shirte and all, and pearced the fleashe, but not in any
daunger for he ys whole ageine." [Reports on progress of legal
business.]
vi. 211. 12 pp.
F. GOLDYNGE to SIR ROBERT SYDNEY.
1601, September 16. Penshurst.-Finding your desire to
advance the party for Sir Henry Nevell, I practised in all places
near Penshurst, and sent farther off. I am in good hope you
shall be satisfied, and carry with you a good troop, if you come
over before the election. If Mr. Francis Fane stand (being
encouraged by Lord Cobham) we shall be out of hope of those
about Hadlowe, Tunbridge, Teudley and Gowdhurst. Mr. Rivers
is not in the country .. but at his return will do his best
amongst his selected band. As to support to be obtained from
others. I would gladly know, if you be not here yourself against
the choosing day, whether you would have that company I
can raise go to Sir Harry Nevell by ourselves, or in the
company of any other.
Collins, ii. 231, from C. 106.
MAURICE of NASSAU to SIR ROBERT SYDNEY.
1601, October 5. N.S. Middelburg.—“ J'eusse commandé
bien volontiers au Capitaine Baucher de vous servir avec son
batteau et vous convoyer jusques en Angleterre ; mais d'aultant
que Messieurs les Estatz sont resoluz de l'employer quelque
part en leur service, j'ay donné charge au Viceadmiral Joos de
Moor de donner ordre affin que vous soyez servi de deux aultres
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batteaux de guerre des meilleurs et plus propres qu'il y a pre-
sentement a la main. Et si en aultre chose je me puis employer
en votre service, je le feray tousjours tres volontiers. Et sur
ceste fin aprez mes bienaffectueuses recommandations a voz
bonnes graces, je prieray Dieu vous maintenir, Monsieur,
en sa saincte protection. De Middelbourg le 5º d'Octobre, 1601.
Vostre tres affectionne amy a vous faire service, Maurice de
Nassau.
Addressed: A Monsieur le Baron de Sidney, Gouverneur de
Flissingues.
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vi. 213. p. French. Signed only.
SIR WILLIAM BROWNE to SIR ROBERT SYDNEY.
1601, September 28. Flushing. Since your going there is
no news from Ostend. The drum is returned from Sluce.
our drums must now go no further than Isendick, for they
may not come to Sluce. This day one from Antwerp told me
that Don Augustin Messia's baggage was come to Antwerp,
and that there is no hope amongst them to get Ostend.
Collins, ii. 232; from C. 107.
SIR WILLIAM BROWNE to SIR ROBERT SYDNEY.
1601, October 13. Flushing.-Rejoices at his Lordship's
gracious usage by her Majesty, and thanks him for service done
to his sister-in-law. Deryck assures me that your little dog will
recover; I keep the other dog that they may come together.
I have received some Rhenish wine for you which with the
charges will come to 15l. I fear the boat with my last was
taken under Margett by the Dunkirkers. The two galleys that
were abroad are in Gravelin. His Excellency was yesterday at
Willmstatt; the troops go towards Huesden, but I believe will
turn this way again. At Ostend the enemy plant gabions from
the mouth of the Geule as low as the Pecks bulwark, which is
between the ravelin on the east and the Spanish bulwark. If
they can finish this work it will prejudice the town. . . I beseech
you not to take it ill, if sometimes I write to Mr. Secretary, for I
will send you a copy.
PS.
I have received a letter from Ostend of the 12th
October. Things stand at a stay. Sir F. Vere is fortifying
the east side, at the head of his bridge.
Collins, ii. 235, with omissions; from C. 110.
SIR WILLIAM BROWNE to SIR ROBERT SYDNEY.
1601, October 16. Flushing. This serves to enclose Mons.
Valck's letter, wherein he advertises you how by Malrey's
procurement, it is thought that his son-in-law, young Hautain,
shall be Admiral of Zeland. How prejudicial it may be that
the father-in-law and son should have the chief power in these
parts by land and sea I let you judge. I know Malrey
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labours to get this town to put up his name; they should have
in mind that they give not their voice to his son-in-law, who
besides his neglect of her Majesty's authority did also injure
their town's right so lately. Besides you know how young he
is, and unfit to join in council. Mons. Valck and his party
fear the opposition to come, if this man have the vogue. .
Mons. Valck is chosen with Barnevylt to go into France. It
was long before Malrey would consent. Valck tells me that
by these factions he feels a beginning of ill for Zeeland. If by
your means Ma'rey's action be taken notice of to the States,
you should build to yourself a great strength of new friends.
Mons. Valck does not desire to be known in this matter: but
if you deal with Mons. Charon, he will counsel with you, but
will not himself be seen in it. You know this town is reckoned
his Excellency's, and what danger it is for us to have his creature
govern in these parts.
PS.-" Yesternyght after the wrytyng herof poore Deryck,
your surgin, being att Landryght with Gyles the Surgin, and
2 or 3 more, was by Gyles thrust in with his rapyar and kylled
stark dead."
Collins, ii. 232, omitting P.S. ; from C. 108.
SIR WILLIAM BROWNE to SIR ROBERT SYDNEY.
1601. October 17. Flushing.-Describing the ineffective
measures of the magistrates for the arrest of Gyles.
"His Excellency is gone to Weert to beat the mutiners,
being 1000 horse; he makes itt a great matter if he can weaken
the enemy so many horse; after this he hath, as I hear, a
resolution to go beefore Bolducque."
vi. 214.
1 p.
SIR WILLIAM BROWNE to SIR ROBERT SYDNEY.
1601, October 17. Flushing. Recommending on the
suggestion of Mr. Sparhawke an honest man to be surgeon at
20s. a week in money and apparell.
PS." Your Lordshipps dogg is not yett well, and I feare
me will not so speedily recover now Deryck is dead.”
vi. 215. 1 p.
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GEORGE GILPIN to SIR ROBERT SYDNEY.
1601, Oct. 20. The Hague.-. "Since your departure what
hath passed at Ostende I know is more certain and particularly
written thince and from Flushinge then I can doo; . . . but
this I know and fynd daily by experience, that ower poore
contrymen go to wracke and consume greately, few hospitals
being in these contryes that are not full of hurte and sicke,
and after recovery so bare and poore as is petyfull and
grievous to beholde them. Yf the warres continew still
soo extreeme there, I thinke verilyy the will scante make
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so many hundreths as they have bin thowsands; which to
prevent order is taken that as fast as they can recover
health and strength they are retorned to their cullors presently.
His Excellencie is in Brabant with horse and foote,
to see yf he cannot take the mutiners nappinge in Weerdt,
hopinge at least to get them to a composition, and thereby make
them remove furder of, and to seeke a niew seate beionde
Bruxels; with promis on their oathes not to serve the King or
the Archduke for certain tyme; which succeedinge would be of
moment, and then perhaps som good might be donne uppon
Bolducq or Vandlo, where there are discontentements amongst
the people, and all of them weary of the Spannish yoke and
government.”
The sendinge into Fraunce is at a stop, as yet yt
seeminge that the Kinge is not resolvyd or ready for them.
Buzenvall is gonne and hath given them hope to prepare the
way, surtifying presently after his arryvall how he shall fynd
the Kinge, and what their best course wilbe; this is under
benedicite. Count Henry Frederick is with other deputies
of the States sent to assiste at the baptisme of the Elector
Palatyns second sonne. Pardon my scribblinge, which
the declyninge of my sight as a messenger of age is in parte
cause of."
vi. 200. 2 pp.
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NICOLAS DE BLOC to SIR ROBERT SYDNEY.
1601, November 10. [N.S.] Flushing.
Ostend is in
its usual state. The enemy thought by a quantity of gabions
set on Le Strange(1) of the east dune to prevent ships from
entering; but the sea, with the sailors and soldiers, has stopped
[fait eventer] this undertaking of Count Bucquoy with his
sacks. God seemes to have robbed them of understanding.
Two thirds of Fort Albert before Ostend have been carried
away by the sea. All manner of diseases, even plague, are
rife in the enemy's camp.
I think our deputies' journey to France will be delayed
by another journey of the King to Auvergne, yet Mons. de
Buzenval is arrived here for this purpose. The trial of Gelle
and Van Schuder is put into the hands of five arbitrators to be
judged at their discretion. His Excellency's enterprise is
yet unknown; he went into Brabant with his camp last
Friday; some think towards Maestricht ; he has abundant
provisions of war and other commodities.
ii. 12. 1 pp. French.
SIR WILLIAM BROWNE to SIR ROBERT SYDNEY.
[1601, Nov. ?]-I hope you think not amiss that I please Mr.
Secretary and gain his favour by sometimes writing to him.
(1) Perhaps meaning "straw."
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If you find it not good I will do no more, but seldom only to
continue myself in his honourable favour. Be assured that I
write nothing that you shall not be privy unto.
I have sent you the Satyres picture, I mean Mr. Grigs. I also
send in a pink of Flushing the Rhenish wine which Jeremias
Genines bought for you: I hope it will be good, for with all
charges it cost nearly 91.
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Mr. Gilpin writes that his Excellency hath before Bolduc
19 cornets of horse and 7 regiments of foot; my drum brought
word, as is confirmed from others, that between 4 and 5 thousand
of the enemy are gone from before Ostend into Brabant.
heard this morning that on Wednesday last His Excellency had
then planted 16 pieces of artillery, and that they of Bolduc, the
burghers I meane, had sallied to the number of 800 but were
beaten.'
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PS." I have sent your Lordskip your little dogg, bee caus
I knew the bearer, my servant, wold have care of him. He
is almost perfectly recovered: I have not since Dericks death
unbound him."
iii. 29. 1 p.
SIR WILLIAM BROWNE to SIR ROBERT SYDNEY.
1601, November 7. Flushing.-Touching Deryck the magis-
trates have been with me and desired I would not think but
they would use their best endeavours. I told them very roundly
of the shamefulness of the murder and their duty to follow
the strict examination; "butt your Lordship knowes these
people how partiall they are to there home borne burghers."
The States of Zeeland having advertisement that the enemy
had design to assay Tertole, and sending men out of Axel to
prevent it, writ their earnest letter to me for 100 musqueteers
for five or six days. On my answer by letter, as in the enclosed,
they solicited me that I would not for an act of a particular
man make them all a party, and said they could not give me
satisfaction in the matter, but would deal with the States
General. I answered that for my part I could not leave a
question of her Majesty's authority in this town undisputed,
and that they had letters from them of Holland to give me
satisfaction; therefore the fault rested in them, and I thought
"the particular man who had given thoccasion of this dispute
had them all so much att devotion as that they half feared to do
that which was convenient in such a case. They said the
letter from Holland was from the Council of State, and not from
the States General, who alone could decide; and entreated me
to have patience and not refuse these few men. After much
difficulty I yielded, on condition that they should labour to the
States General for a resolution, and procure me an act from
themselves that it was not in them to give me satisfaction,
whereby I might seek it elsewhere. So yesterday I sent out
90 musqueteers under Lieutenant Wilton.
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I have been troubled with a foul matter of accusation of a
maid that served Captain Wygmore, who complained to me of
him. Mrs. Wygmore then sent to tell me the maid had said
the Queen's Majesty had a child by my Lord of Essex. She
denied it, and swore that "the speech was that her accuser,
entring into talk of my Lord of Essex, sayd that he had a
chyld by one of the maydes of honour, and that att his death
he sent a ring to his wyfe, willing her to deale well with the
chyld; and this mayd answered, Nay! butt I have hard
more then that, and then spake the words above named. I
have upon this proofe caused her alredy to be whipped, that all
the skin of her black [sic] was bloody." The punishment has
been private, because I would not such matters should be
publicly taken note of.
vi. 219. 4 pp.
SIR WILLIAM BROWNE to SIR ROBERT SYDNEY.
1601, November 7. Flushing.-Sir F. Vere writes from
Ostend that the enemy has almost brought his gabions on the
east side to perfection, and he doubts that their passage by the
Geule will be taken from them; but they are framing a new
haven to the north-east of the town, which is to be preferred in
that the enemy cannot take it. Governor Vandernoot arrived
here yesterday; he is of opinion that let the enemy do what
he can, we may with our shipping get into the Geule, and that
the new haven will be the loss of the town by the breaking in of
the sea.
He lent me a plot of the enemy's of the beleaguering
of Ostend, which I caused to be drawn out as well as time would
permit. The enemy's fortifying on the Geule is by a platform
behind their gabions made in tenaille thus 1; the governor
described it that it lay thus 000000000 and their flight beat the
ships from one side coming in, and with the other flank them
all along as they went in. Since the Governor's coming away
they made in their gabions loop holes for 5 pieces of cannon.
On the 14th divers ships came by night out of Ostend; it was
discovered by the enemy, who shot from the east downs and
pierced a hoy,(¹) which sank; a few other ships were shot.
The Fort of Albertus(2) took fire; and it is presumed the enemy
has received great harm, for all their store of munition was there.
On the west, at the Pyles, the enemy has made a very firm piece
of work with loopholes for cannon. Sir F. Vere's bridge and
half-moon on the east side is to great purpose. The Governor
confessed that if they had 5000 more men in the town they
might thwart the enemy's works. The treason so much spoken
of at Ostend proves nothing as yet; for being on the torture
and that soundly, he perseveres that he meant truc service;
the Lord General means to have him once more tried.
(2) Collins, “Alberty."
(1) Collins, “a Hors.”
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Mr. Yates, the treasurer, writes that the enemy's works would
be in vain, if there were competent numbers of men in the town;
but in the meantime out of our weakness the enemy travails
without check.
On Monday a boy who came from Bruges told me that if
by the new work they cannot famish the town, they will not
stay a month longer before it; that the horse are fain to leave.
the camp, because of the discommodiousness of their lodging
and want of fresh water, and that lately they marched
through Bruges towards Brabant. He tells me the bloody flux
is much among them, and it is so foul in the enemy's lodgings
it is incredible to think.
My last news from his Excellency was by these States; that
he had made a gallery over the town ditch and they hope to
have good issue of the siege. I know you will make Mr.
Secretary acquainted with all. I am much bound to him for his
friendship to my sister about the wardship of her sons.(1)
hear Sir Callisthenes Brooke commands the English at the
camp, which are besides his own company, Croftes, Cocken
and Ryder.
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Collins, ii. 233, with slight omissions; from C. 109.
SIR WILLIAM BROWNE to SIR ROBERT SYDNEY.
[1601, Nov. 7?]—" Since the wryting of my other two letters
cometh a rummour that Bolduck [Bois le Duc] shold be in parley
with his Excellency, butt no certenty nor letters: yett may itt
well bee, seing itt is well 6 dayes past sithence that they have
bene under the walles; yett this gives me som occasion to
misdoubt, beecaus Captain Fryar is arryved hear this evening
from Barghen and Sir Pawle Bax hath no newes of itt.
There is for certen 45 Dunkirkers hangd in Holland that were
driven by tempest on ground in the Tessell: butt itt is a blow
to us also who have as I am certenly told lost 3 ships of warr in
this last tempest."
iii. 24.
1 p.
SIR WILLIAM BROWNE to SIR ROBERT SYDney.
1601, November 8. Flushing.-A shipper, that came from
Rotterdam this evening, reports for certain that a thousand
horse of the enemy were beaten at the Buss," who broght every
man a footman behynd en croupe and ment to have putt them
into the towne ; "' he saw many hurt men of ours, that had
been at the service.
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The Polack that was lately in England, hath bene since in
the Archduke's leaguer, and is this afternoone come from
Anwerp hether; he passed by Lillo: one of his followers
hath bene with mee, who went out of these parts with him;
he confirms the enemyes cavallery to be passed for Brabant,
(1) See Salisbury MSS. ix, 355, x. 149,
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only 4 companyes are retourned to the leager. He speakes that
Conte Frederick shold be gone along with six regiments; he
saith that he heares that 6000 lye at Diest, and att Anwerp they
give out that the mutiners have sent to the Archduke, and have
voluntarily offred there service for the succour of the Buss;
he saith that he saw letters in Anwerpe from som of the Arch-
dukes followers, that wryte of that little hope that they have
now to gett Ostend, seing this last supply of shippes com in;
for the wynd having bene long contrary and no shipps putting
in, they persuaded themselves that there new workes had bene
the occasion, and that the towne wold be theres. Now they
wryte that the Archduke, as he tells me, meaneth now to attempt
itt somway by main force, butt where he cold not heare; butt
that fayling that, he wold leave to hope any further. He saith
that the fyre came out of Albertus owne lodging in the fort,
and that only one little caskett was saved out of his lodging:
he was then comming to the fort, having bene att Newport with
the Infanta."
"He saith that the principal marchants of Anwerpe,
som of them that must pay the moneys, told him that for
certein the Archduke shall this moneth receive letters of ex-
chaung from Spayn for fyve hundred thowsand crownes; others
add that the King hath sent him word, if he need, to take upp
two millions more, butt this last is butt a fable. By a post
dated the 15th, new style, I recovered the letter written to the
Commissioners from Dort. I caused Mr. Blocq to copy it out.
By a bode they understand.
that there is a way
betweene the quarter of his Excellency an[d] Grave William,
a summer way butt now under water, where they thoght to
fynd no man; butt there they found 200 of our horse, who
skattered them; they have in following them kylled a hundred
or twoo, and broght a hundred prisoners in."
vi. 220. 1 pp.
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SIR WILLIAM BROWNE to SIR ROBERT SYDNEY.
1601, November 11. Flushing.-I have confirmation of my
last in a letter of the 18th from Rotterdam from a friend; but
he writes only of 800 that should be put in; "they were con-
veyed by horse within half a myle of the camp and then the
horse retourned and the foote marched forwards to gett into
the towne, but being passed as farr as to come betwene 2
redoubtes of ours they were discovered and charged, the
vantgard of them being now entring into the morace, so that
most of them are defeated." There are about 60 prisoners,
divers officers among them. The likelihood that the siege will
be prosperous is great, but they continue obstinate. Captain
Bingham and Captain Min are gone to Ostend with their
companies. It seemes the States of Zeeland dare not displease
Malrey, and therefore have remitted the business to the States
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General. The'r letter is courteous enough; but such power
hath he with them that they will, it seems, not disallow what
hath been done by Malrey, but put it over to the States
General.
vi. 222. 1 p.
SIR WILLIAM BROWNE to SIR ROBERT SYDNEY.
1601, November 12. Middelburg."I have presently re-
ceived earnest letter from the States desyring that the musque-
teers I lent them to Axel may go to Barghen; becaus by letters
from the Governor and magistrates there, itt seemes they fear
surpryse of the enemy. They sent me the coppy both of the
magistrates and Governor Baxs letter; the magistrates wryte
that the enemy in great hast and many troopes shipps over att
and above Anwerp out of Flaunders into Brabant, and also
that there were many great pieces of artillery loste there out of
shipps to carry along, and many wagens taken upp out of the
dorpes, which went to them the 20th stilo novo; besydes that
they gather all other forces they can, both foot and horse; and
in a postscript they wryte, that to the castell of Wowe many
ladders and such provisions were broght. Bax's letter confirmes
theres, desyring forces, and addeth this, that to Dambrugg there
lay a company of horse, and that he on the 20th at nyght had
sent out men to beat them, and that becaus at Barghen they saw
thereabouts a great fyre, he sayd he presumed that his men had
done that he sent them for in a postscript of his he saith that
uppon the present came in a cackshute that sayd that the 20th
at nyght they made very great fyres within the Busse; these
letters were of the 21st stilo novo.”
The newes of the siege are so uncerten that I know not what
to wryte. I do rather fear the frost then otherwyse; and I
hold that speech of the parle untrew, or if trew yett of no
great moment. Colonel Dorp, as Mr. Valck told me, writt to
his wyfe that good store of men were putt into the towne, and
writt that we were not so neare the towne as she myght happely
be made beeleve; yett I spoke with som that came yesterday
from Dort, who say that there are few or none putt in, and
that his Excellency shootes very much and hath great hope of
the towne.'
vi. 221. 1 p.
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SIR WILLIAM BROWNE to SIR ROBERT SYDNEY.
1601, November 14. Flushing.-
Flushing." This letter enclosed I
hoped to have sent away 2 dayes past, wherein I send you the
contents of 2 letters from Barghen, one from the Gouvernor the
other from the magistrates; since when I can hear no certenty
from the leaguer, only this I hear that Capten Bevery hath
written, that the enemy is encamped with 9000 foot and 2000
horse within 3 myles, Dutch, of his Excellency; and that his
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Excellency for all that is resolved not to sturr from thence.
I hear that his entrenchments and radoubtes be as farr in
compas as from Flushing to Dumborgh, and from Dumbourgh
again to Tervere. Itt is thoght that 800 men are gott in. I
pray God his Excellency do not committ the fault the Archduke
hath done in breaking his army against a towne where he will
not prevayle, yett be there idle fellowes som few that give out
uppon the ruining of the towne. His Excellency shootes en
ruine as the Archduke did att Ostend, and spoyles the howses:
butt that he is gott over the dytch I can not hear. From
Ostende, thogh Captain Wygmore brings all particulars, yett
I have sent you a coppy of a letter sent me.
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COPIE.
"Par ma derniere aves este averty que la fort d'Albertus estoit
brusle, ou que le Cardinal a perdu tout son tresor d'argent, et
beaucoup de tapisserie, estant de valeue de quarante mil
ducats, suivant le dire d'un enseigne Espagnole qui s'est venu
rendre pour avoir tue son sergeant, le 18 de present mois du
coste de west. Son Alteze se tient a Newport, et se vante de
nous entamer par les gabions plantes a la Geule d'ost, et faict
a croire aux gouverneurs, colonels et capitaines d'avoir boune
intelligence et correspondence a la ville; ses soldats de toute
nation s'enfuyent a grand nombre. Le Conte Frederick estoit
fort a son partement du camp de 4,500, et a prins toute la
cavallerie sauve 6 campagnies que tiennent de sa et de la garde
pour empescher, que les soldats ne s'enfuyent, sont partys pour
secourir Bolduc : au dit heur que l'enseigne estoit arrive
l'enemy faisoit une sortie de west vers le Strang estant forte
12 chevaux et 40 pietons, et prenoient 3 de nos appantes quy
estoient au centinel perdu."
Capten Wygmore brings your honour a letter from Sir
Francis Vere, who no doubt hath either written att large or
referred you to the bearer for the better gracing him self to
hold his company att Ostend."
"I have, by a letter written by a prisoner from the Sluce to
Malrey, and an other to his Excellency sealed upp close and
delivered to my dromme, understood that the Archduke shold
have an enterpryse uppon Tourneuse. I sealed Malreys letter
upp and sent the drumme with [it] without acknowledging that
I had seene itt or any man: itt is one of the Bowens that is
prisoner. He wrytes besyde of an assured plott he hath to destroy
the gallyes if he were out; and also, that he hath taken so good
notice of the Sluce as that he assures his Excellency with 7 or
800 to take in the towne, and there shalbe butt little other cost
of any moment; he wrytes also that he understands by one of
credit that the chief boatsen went the 14 of there November
towards Italy, to bring thether greater and more gallyes,'
""
iv, 288. 11 pp. Partly French,
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SIR WILLIAM BROWNE to SIR ROBERT SYDNEY.
1601, November 14. Flushing.-I mean to write to Mr. Gilpin
about Malrey's business, and to send a copy of the States' letter.
His Excellency grows so great "that none of my downe [sic] dare
seeme to oppose" if his will be contrary. "Tervere [and] Tertole
be att his devotion, and Flushing is also so, or very near broght
to that pass, that whom Malrey favours not is like to speed
ill: many rayle att him behynd his back, and speake bravely,
butt are otherwyse gladd to court him. . . . Monsieur Valck
and I had long conference about the party abovesayd. I fynd
that he is much perplexed with his prowd proceedings, and
argues the little cause there is to trust
. having a brother
on the other syde and himself having had his bringing upp under
the Marquis of Havre."
PS.—“ I forgott in your plott which I sent your Lordship to
sett downe... the manner how Syr Fraunceys Vere had reformed
or made less his works; the one towards the west syde according
to the fashion or proportion his Excellency shewed your Lordship,
which is cutt of thus ; to the southwarde the worke is cutt
of thus
""
vi. 223. 1 p.
SIR WILLIAM BROWNE to SIR ROBERT SYDNEY.
1601, November 16. Flushing.-Since my last I received
these of 14 November from Ostend :-Affairs on both sides are
declining. The enemy works slowly to offend, and we travail
easily to defend. Three redoubts are in hand in the old town.
It seems the enemy's hopes are in the new battery at the east,
whereof here is so little fear, that he has liberty to work at his
pleasure. Our projected new haven is known to them, and
thereout we gather rises their coldness. It is certain the enemy
cannot long hold his army here.
I rather believe this, because I hear by my drum who came
on Saturday from the Sluce that last Tuesday the Archduke
marched through Bruges with all the horse that are left. A
drum, who is come from Dunkirk, confesses that the Archduke
is gone from Ostend.
Collins ii. 235.; from C. 111.
SIR WILLIAM BROWNE to SIR ROBERT SYDNEY.
[1601, Nov. ? Flushing." The extremity of the weather
hath frosen upp all wrytten newes from his Excellencyes camp:
som unfrosen breath of report came hether twoo dayes past
from Barghen ap Zoame by a shipper that came thence, that
2 companyes of horse were alredy come to Barghen, and that the
cold had enforced the camp of his Excellency to dissolve, and
not any fear of the enemy. Since these reports we have neither
confirmation nor gainsaying of them by letters. The States
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have lykewyse uncertentyes, butt no assurance that I can learn
of any thing. One that I sent to aske the question of, answered
that itt was reported his Excellency was only rysen to go
beat certen horse, butt this I think to bee butt a
to the packett. I shold rather think that both beecaus the
weather wold not suffer him to work, nor indeed to watch
abroad, and also beecaus happely he feared the enemyes getting
over into Holland this bearing frost over the rivers, and also into
the hygher parts, and thirdly beecaus all his vittails, especially
bear, was frosen as I hear beefore itt cold come att him; that
therfore his Excelleney took resolution to ryse from thence.
I myght adjoyne that the enemy was neare and increasing his
forces dayly, and that his Excellency had a great circuit to
keep; butt every man speakes of his strong provision by en-
trenchment against any such feare, and therfore I will not say
against a multitude; yett I know not how hee cold conveniently
succour his boates, which undowtedly if they lay near him were
now frosen upp. These uncertentyes I blush to wryte.
If his Excellency be risen, and that the enemy attempt nothing
above this frost, or that the wether break upp which will keep
him from doing us harme, then I dowt not butt that fresh
supplyes wilbe sent by his Excellency to Ostende, where now
with those weake companyes they have, they account itt honour
enough to keep there owne, and so itt is; yett the enemyes
forces is so diminished and withdrawne as that if they had now
3000 fresh men and som few horse to those men they have, Sir
Fr. Vere is of assured opinion to make the enemy dislodg and
quitt those quarters, for so itt pleased him 2 dayes past to wryte
unto mee. The enemy there hath drawne himself into narrower
roome, and his artillery backwarder into the downes, from whence
now lately for 5 or 6 dayes he hath shott more then ordinary,
every morning for an hower or twoo in to the towne, having
perced often Sir Fr. Vere's owne lodging and many other that
thoght them selves the freest."
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"Thus much I have written to Mr. Secretary, and send your
Lordship itt verbally. All things els hear, my honorable good
Lord, stand att a stay, and att som more stay then they
shold, for they in Holland stay for the Deputyes of these
parts, and as Mr. Gilpin wrytes unto mee there over long stay
will happely breed disorder in there businesses; butt the
passage within is not open, and Malrey, who is deputed with
Vanderwerke to go, lykes not to go by the sea. From
this towne goeth the Secretary and Jacob Franson the
Burghmaster."
iii. 38. 1 p.
GEORGE GILPIN to SIR ROBERT SYDNEY.
1601, November 27. The Hague..
have heard of the break up of the siege of Bolducq through
the frost and cold; the one killing the soldiers, the other giving
I am sure you
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the enemy means to bring men and necessaries into the town.
The enemy was also not far off with 7 or 8000 horse and foot.
Our camp broke up in good order, and the men were sent
into garrison to the frontiers of Ghelderlande, Holland and
Brabant. The enemy under Count F. Van den Bergh returned
to Eyndover and so to Ravestein. The Archduke is said to be
returned to Brussels. Sir F. Vere will defend Ostend, being well
furnished with all necessaries, but the troops much decreased.
If the waters were open certain ensigns should be sent thither,
and the weaker drawn thence to be relieved.
Collins ii. 237; from C. 112. Signed only.
SIR WILLIAM BROWNE to SIR ROBERT SYDNEY.
1601, November 28. Flushing.—Something in my last needs
correction; Sir Francis Vere wrote that with 3000 more he
doubted not to make the enemy quit one of the quarters ;
I wrote he doubted not but to make, &c. News comes from all
parts that the Archduke brings back his men into Flanders;
he is returned, it is said, by Bruges two days past. The reliefs
for Ostend are for the most part to come from his Excellency;
they of Zeland only resolved to send six companies to relieve
the six Zeland companies that be there. They cannot hastily
be sent; for most of the Zeland regiment is in Tertole, and the
passage from thence frozen up.
His Excellency has levyed the siege; yet with very good
order and in great safety. Yesterday a messenger or two
passed from him to Sir Francis Vere. Captain Wilton arrived
yesterday; the musketeers are not yet come from Barghen.
vi. 225. 1 p.
SIR WILLIAM Browne to SIR ROBERT SYDNEY.
1601, November 28. Flushing. I send you copies of letters
to tell of the late attempt by the enemy on the west side at
Ostend. His Excellency quitted the siege on Tuesday sennight.
Grave William dislodged the Saturday before. Most of his
boats lay frozen in before Crevecoeur; flying speech is that
his Excellency has cut the ice and drawn his shipping to the
other side by Bommels Waerdt. My drum that came yesterday
from Ysendick tells me that the Governor told him they had
beaten our men at Bolduc; but there was no such thing.
Collins, ii. 236. From D. 45.
COPY OF A LETTER WRITTEN THE 24TH OF NOVEMBER [1601],
BEING TUESDAY, FROM OSTEND.
Last night the enemy fell on the square called the Sweating
Gard(1) so suddenly as our perdues had scarce any possibility
to give the alarm. They entered the little Half Moon on
(1) Altered from Colonells gard,
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the front of that work, which they found abandoned, and
the square, which was empty; "for my Lord, in respect of
the weaknes of his troopes, hath made retrenchments in most
of his outward workes, which nevertheless hold there first face
towards thenemy still." They came directly on in 3 or 4 places
till their course was checked at the rampart of the new entrench-
ment, and the passage disputed at push of pike for a long hour.
In the end they were driven out, and it is thought they dearly
bought their warming this cold weather. Our loss was 2 soldiers
killed and 2 hurt. The encounter on both sydes was meerely
without armours, in hose and dubletts." This day they began
to play with 2 demi-cannon, from the Pyles on the west into
the old town. Our works go slowly forward through lack of
ryse-wood. The enemy hope to famish us by cutting off our
passage by sea. "The States send sea-coales, the damp
whereof is so offensive to our soldiours, generally lying in hutts
and close-planked cabins, that thereby many fall sick.”
Collins, ii. 236; from D. 36.
،،
COPY OF ANOTHER LETTER FROM OSTEND OF THE SAME DATE.
There has been a report these 14 days that the enemy would
hazard 1000 men on our works, and if he found no good there
upon, would draw most of his forces into garrison. Last week
they were busy to discover the work called the Corronell's
Gard, as it is the nearest work; they came on to the palisadoes,
and sounded the strength of the ice, and so retired. On
Tuesday morning 5 or 600 gave on roundly on the work and
assaulted the ramparts; divers came to push of pike, but
the strength of the place, after an hour, took away all hope
of prevailing, and so they retired, "havinge had but cold
intertainment, for suer it was the coldest night that ever
I felte."
Collins ii. 237. From D. 46.
SIR WILLIAM BROWNE to SIR ROBERT SYDNEY.
1601, December 7. Flushing.-His Excellency prepares
"with what speed he can to send from Skeveling such troopes
as be nearest and may conveniently be spared to go to Ostend ;
butt as yett none bee sent, and the frost is not yett broken that
these of Zeland may send any of there regiment that lyes in
Tertole, neither can we either hear or send to Barghen. The
enemy, since Tuesday was seneight, that he attempted the
square, hath medled no more, butt shootes much into the towne,
and also from the battery att the entry of the old haven with
3 peeces, and with as many from the new work of gabions on
the east syde; butt doth as yett no hurt to the shipping, for
they shoote all over the boates; and yett, as Sir Francis Vere
wrytes to me, the mariners are discouraged from venturing into
the towne by the Geule for fear of that new battery; and
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therfore, he saith, that he is hastening with what speed he may
to finish his new haven by the north east of the towne, and as
he writt to me 3 dayes past, he hopes to have itt redy by the
next spring tydes. Althogh the Bayly of the towne, Maillard
Malins, wrytes clean a contrary style, and saith that they may
comme as well in att the Geule as ever they did by nyght, yea
and by day lykewyse with a good gale of wynd; and he wrytes
nothing of any apparance that the new haven shalbe opened,
nor of any such forwardnes that itt may so hastely be finished."
“There hath bene a speech that the lycenses shold pass again.
From Anwerp itt is written that the Archduke demaunded to
borrow of the towne 100 thowsand gilders, butt the Breen Raet,
or Counsell, as they call itt, did for the first tyme deny to lend
any; saying that they had itt not, nor were not able to furnish
him, unles they hadd trade to gett itt by; butt if itt pleased
him to graunt trafficq with these parts, and that the river of
Anwerp myght be opened, they wold not only furnish him with
the somme abovesayd, butt with twyse the valew and more;
and hereuppon itt is written that they ground a hope that the
lycenses will pass shortly. Sir Francis Vere caused 7 peeces
from severall parts to play uppon the battry att the entrance
of the old haven, every peeces shott 20 shott, butt did no harme
to that worke of theres.'
""
vi. 227. 1 p.
A LETTER FROM OSTEND.
1601, December 13. Ostend." On Thursday night last
the enemy attempted and effected the burninge of a pyll of our
rysewood lodged at the north west end of the fals bray, which
served both to rebatt the fury of the sea frome the end of the
sayd fals bray and Sand Hill; and theyr enginer had so well
contrived his matiriall, that hetherto the fire is not quenched;
but wheretofar we were wont to pas or retire into the fals bray
in a trench under the north west sid of Sand Hill, till the violence
of the sea had worne that passadge quit away, and exceedingly
indamaged the Sand Hill; and sence that ruyne wrought (as
afforsaid) have ben constrayned to make a sally through the
hill for armes, and to prevente the further radge of the sea by
lodginge of ryse wood platted togethere for the defence therof;
this wood I say, wether by heate of the sand (which Mr. Gentle
thinketh) or by what devise is not yet come to light, burneth,
and is hardly to be quenched; for the enimy with his canon
frome the downs and pils doth so infest them that indevor the
extinguishinge thearof, that with the contenuall galling they
receive, fewe can be drawn to that worcke. Yt doth [not?]
flame but smodreth and runeth on strangly."
"After the enimy had imployed some to this amusinge
businis, some 200 of them advanced under thold town so
fare as the newe haven now in hand: there they entred
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but with fewe, found a court of gard of Netherlanders';
but the birds left theyr nest and left only one behind,
sleapinge as should seme; him thenimy kild. The alarme
was hote, and my Lord much daunted through fear of
treason; and surely had not the perswations of some French
captain rayned in his heat, he had, slenderly accompanyed,
to descover, falne full uppon the enimy; but Cap. Studer, with
3 more, advanced, fell in with them, and ther the Captain.
was shot in the arme. Our artillery frome Hellmont, where
stands about 6 mordring peeces, and 2 canon frome the sholder
of Newport bollworcke, did massacre them exsedingly, as a
Spanyerd, who cam frome them the sam night, affermeth.'
""
"Sence this attempt of the enimy my Lord hath apointed his
brother to the gard of the Sand Hill, Captain Odgle to the
Portepied, and Captain Fayrfax to tacke chardge of the north
west ravellinge by the newe haven, and others to such places as
he hath thought fit, so that nightly our holl forces ar in arms,
and those who hath not the gard, yet stand in arms till the sea
grow highe; neither doth his Lordship put of his cloathes of all
night, so that how everyone is harased you may macke easy
conjectur. When any alarme is, every captain knoweth his
place of rendevous, and ar mingled one nation with another.
My Lord for his own good hath now uppon all alarms apointed
2 choyse souldiours of every company in the towne to repayre
to him, etc., sed hoc aliquid nihill.”
"Our troops ar generally so decayed that yesternight was
a determinat resolution to abandon all the outward works
without the town, and to man the counterscarp and town so
well as the number remayninge may; now what incoragment
this may give the enimy, bysids the manifest aperence of futer
danger ether by froste or the springe if the enimy be not
raysed in the meantyme, I leave to your senesur. But ultra
posse non est esse; men wantinge, which be the pillers
of every hold, what can be exspected; but that his Lordship,
accordinge to Terence, se redimat captum quam queat minimo.
'Tis trew that those outwarcks, through the dirtines of the
ways, every [s]tep to the midlegge at least, and then
the coldnes and wettnes of the guards, hath ben the lost
of very man[y] gallant men, and the poor men fall dayely
into greevous sickenises therby; and herout the selly souls,
you may be sure, chere up themselfs exsedingly. If the Stats,
through neglygence, will give these advantages to the enimy,
the falt is thers if the town fall into the Archducks hands, and
canot any way be chardged on my Lord; the foxes skin letle
avails; what that of the lyon?"
"The enimy knoweth our strength, and giveth us cause
to exspect him every low water. He hath yesterday and
this day brought into his west trenchis great store of
laders, baskets, gabions and planks; one thother sid the
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wohl town is fortified, with mighty stronge pils and palesados
all alonge the foot of the rampart. Sed lupus in fabula arme,
arme, alarum pax et omnia leta: the alarme came by the sodayne
flaming of the rysewood, which I formerly spake of; the wynd
is hyghe and caryeth the flame along the outsyde of the old
town. My Lord is abroad and every man redy. We have hear
diversity of humours; yf there be no hydd poyson the enemy
will have cold enterteynment. God bless us and you all.
Ostende the 13th of December, 1601."
PS." I understand now the fyer hath gotten hold of
the strong pyles which support the rampart of the old towne
against the sea, and burneth inward. The sea is now comming
in, and we hope itt will ende this brable; meanwhyle we want no
lyght in the streets. Yf the sea prevent itt not this fyer is lyke
to make a free passage for the enemy by consuming all our
defence, and the water will infest us much besydes.
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My Lord, I gott Captain Yong, for hast, to coppy out this
letter, I have had no leisure to examine itt: itt is a discourse I
think of the burning of the blynd of ryse, for I have not redd itt
myself.
[Capt. Yong did not finish the copying; the last few lines are
in the writing of Sir William Browne, who then added his own.
postscript.]
vi. 228. 4 pp.
SIR WILLIAM BROWNE to SIR ROBERT SYDNEY.
1601, December 14. Flushing." Mr. Gilpin wrytes to me of
the preparation they make in Holland to relieve the companyes
of Ostend. Also he wrytes that in Dunkirk there are prepara-
tions redying to go for Ireland, and desyred me thereof to
give notice, if any of the Queenes shipps or pinasses came into
these parts; butt I presume he wold not be so liberall of this
newes, butt that he hath preadvertised the honorable Mr.
Secretary."
"I have received your Lordships letter by Ned Packman, and
by that perceive the small hope of any thing to bee looked for
from England, and that itt is holden there in a desperate case;
which I shold also have held somwhat desperate if the frost
had continewed, butt now I beegin to strengthen my hopes,
seing the weather changed, and also that on Saturday last past
above 30 ships went into Ostend that came out of Holland ;
and now this day are going 9 companyes thether out of these
parts, the most whereof lye now att Flushings head."
"Vloeswick was with me on Saturday, and broght me a letter
from the States of Zeland for 200 musquetiers, butt uppon
good grounds I answered them with deniall; amongest other
excuses I told them that I thoght that the towne cold
not be in that distress that the hasting of forces 2 dayes
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sooner or later cold help itt; and that I presumed that
if the towne had bene in that distres, that the Generall
Vere, from whom I had of late received letters, wold have
touched itt unto mee, especially if he had had need of
any assistance from me of folk; and that I knew not how
he wold take itt that I shold send men without his desyre, least
he shold think I shold say or think that I was fayne with
Flushing garnison to do him a favour; butt in case that he
wold wryte to me for any such matter, that then I wold strayne
myself to doo the best. Thus I answered them; butt by there
saying his letter to them was in that earnest and importing that
hast, as that they cold not butt seeke all speedy remedy; in
so much as Vloeswick himself is now determined to go thether
with these Zeland troopes, to see the necessities of the place;
for he writt, as Vloeswick told me, that he shold for want of
men be constrayned to abandon his owtworkes, and then he
left itt to them to judge what wold in short tyme beecome of
the towne; butt for my part I thoght that he did that as one
that wold speake sooner then he had extreeme neede, that
therby he myght in som convenient tyme be thoght uppon.
vi. 226. 1 p.
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[SIR WILLIAM BROWNE to SIR ROBERT CECIL.]
[1601, Dec. 25. N.S.] "Copy of parts of a letter, which the
Commis of the General States, Meynartsen, lying on ship-
board before Ostend, received from one of there commises
there, dated on there Christmas Day." (1)
Yesterday, 25 December 1601, Tuesday, Burgomaster
Oztrysell and I, by command of the Lord General Vere visited
the outworks. Capt. Roelley instantly on his arrival went to
the General's house where the Deputies of the enemy were; he
was asked what men came with him, and answered a thousand.
Then said General Vere to the Spaniards: "Seigniors, seeing
that the Lieutenant Governour is now hear with our succours,
we can not possibly treat any further, keeping our reputations
and our lyves. Your worships shall depart, and thank
his Alteze of all his kindnes
""
A copy of a note of Sir F. Vere on knowing that the succours
were before the town, Ostend 25 Dec., 1601.
“I thoght fitt to send your Honour these coppyes, beecaus
you myght the better judg of all things. Upon the arryvall of
our forces, the soldiours in the towne were and are so couragious
as may bee."
(1) Collins,
Collins, ii. 246; from C. 118, unsigned and undated but in
Browne's handwriting.
"
from one there dated on Christmas Day."
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SIR WILLIAM BROWNE to [SIR R. CECIL.]
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1601, December 18. Flushing.—Since my last the business
of Ostend has been strangely metamorphosed. Capt. Minn
comes now over, who being an eye witness can better relate
than I. But I send herewith the particular answer written
upon the enterparle, with a copy of my Lord General's letter
to the States. They bestir themselves in Zeland to send what
supplies they can spare. At such a pinch I sent to Barghen
140 of our men for some few days. I think my Lord General
offered this enterparle to gain time; yett undowtedly the
outworkes are soe great, and his numbers of men in towne so
fewe, so weake, so overwatched, as the extremity must needes
bee great." ... "I wold it myght please, your Honor to think
on the just reasons that have bene and may be used to persuade
the planting of a greater garnison in this towne." If Ostend
should yield by composition, there are some here who would
suggest that the English meant to make agreement with the
Archduke.
Collins, ii. 239; from C. 115.
is probably a copy of a letter sent to
it was to Sir R. Sydney. D 44 (1
enclosures with this.
The original is unsigned and
Sir R. Cecil; Collins supposes
& 2) which follow were clearly
"The last letter I received was dated this day being the 18th,
by which itt seemes itt was writt this morninge.
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If thenemy attenpts with resolucion our Porcespy itt is to
be feared he will cary itt and keep itt. . . . Having that he
takes away our Sluise, or cutts the counterscarpe throghe, and so
by a dry dytch will easily sappe into our rampar; and then, etc.
We must have more men with speed least the worst happen.
This you may make known to some faithful statesman, but not
from me I crave. Att a dead lowe water the passage over to
us is easy, and for the porcespy exceeding open.
and
from thence to the west raveling the passage upp to the topp of
the counterscarpe easy enough to be passed, and we have not
hands enough to man all places of need. . . To strengthen the
porcespy is difficult, becaus of the opennes therof to there
canon; the insyde is good, butt there musquetts are too near
neighbours to our laborers, so that they can not work sub-
stantially without noyse of knocking. 18th Decembris."
D. 44 (1) not given by Collins.
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A LETTER OF THE ENTERPARLE.
Though Capt. Mynn, by taking the night's opportunity
unknown to me, hath questionless informed you better than
I can write; yet will I tell all I know. His Lordship, laden with
worthy fears how with so few to safeguard the place, at last
aimed at a safe mark, first to quit his works and then to offer
a parley. He called all his commanders that were on their
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guards, and declared unto them his project. All applaud;
then who should be sent. Capt. Louys, because of language,
was sent to the Porcespy to offer by voice a parley; he faintly
calls, but nobody answers. Capt. Ogle, on his long stay, was
sent after; he likewise called but lost his labour. Then,
by his Lordship's consent, a drum gave them knowledge. At
last on the faith of the Governor of the Sluse Captains Ogle and
Fairfax were sent over, and the Governor with Matheo Serrano
and a sergeant-major sent to my Lord.
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The Governor, a notable smart spirited fellow, and one
that drinks tous les diables," comes with 60 horse. We take
alarm perhaps purposely; my Lord refuses to see them,
charging them that they come in hostile manner and not
according to promise. The water was risen, so over they
could not; in they came again in hope to talk with my Lord.
They could not be suffered to stay the night; so they
are led through the town towards Bruges Port and along
the rampart to the Spanish bulwark, in dirt every step
to the knees. At last they were set over; but before
they could return to the Archduke it was Monday noon,
and then they came all bemired. . . . The enemy, flattering
himself with vain hopes, sends back his captains. My Lord
smooths over the uncivil entertainment of the night past;
together they sup on Christmas Eve, till their hopes betray
their judgments, the cups walk and post epula ad lectum.
Next morning when they saw three ships laden with
soldiers, they were importunate for an answer. His Lordship
told Serrano the fashion of soldiers is to help themselves
in extremity with their wits; his want of necessaries hourly
expected had drawn him to entertain them thus, to win time;
now his succours were come, and he could not without ruin of
his honour go forward with them. So the Governor departed,
dissembling his discontentment. . . . This morning the wars
began again, "all our soldiours in great joylity," and so in truth
on Sunday night, when we expected the enemy; for information
of that drew my Lord to carry himself thus to win time.
Our captains were gallantly entertained on the other side; the
enemy's cavalry, as they report, are for the most part jades,
and their army decayed. How the generality in Zeland will
entertain this proceeding is easy to conjecture; for many
burghers here held themselves sold. . Our reliefs landed
yesterday about 2 o'clock, without loss, though the enemy's
cannon played from both sides.
Collins, ii. 239-41; from D. 44 (2).
SIR WILLIAM BROWNE to SIR ROBERT SYDNEY.
1601, December 23. Flushing." Since my others, which are
yett retayned hear by extream wether, I have received fresher
letters from Ostend; the coppy I have sent you hearin inclosed."
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Meynarson has a very hard opinion of the business, and has
written accordingly to the States General: Vloeswick is more
sparing in condemning the proceedings. The principal points,
as far as I can guess, are: first, quitting the works; then,
the holding of Meynarson's messengers.; thirdly, the offer
of parley, without knowledge of any, as they say; fourthly,
they doubt if that day succours had not come, whether
the treaty had gone forward; lastly there was a letter
of the enemy's intercepted, which signified that on 27
December the town was to be delivered to the Archduke.
In this letter the price it should be sold for was added.
I cannot think that any such dishonourable thought
could possess Sir F. Vere. But sure I am that they begin to
condemn our nation much. Ten companies are embarked from
Barghen, and will be here as soon as the storms cease; in Holland
there are 24 more embarked.
COPY OF THE LETTER FROM OStend.
Since my last his Lordship, with other officers, to further the
reedifying of the Port Dupied, wrought with the spade thereon.
That work is in good forwardness, and ere to-morrow will be
brought to perfection; "the outward face is cast inward, and
theare strenthened with ryse. . . All the enemy has
done since the "antiparlie is to make a new porthole to the
landward on his battery on the Pyles; he fortifies his trenches
and, as it seems, they rather attend us, than we them.
If the States are resolved to hold the place, they must store us
with great plenty of rysewood. We wish the speedy coming of
our reliefs, for our poor men fall exceedingly with continual
watching. "His Lordship is exceedingly tayled and over-
wayed, taking interable paynes for them, which I feare will never
give him thanckes."
Collins, ii. 242-3; from C. 122, 123.
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SIR WILLIAM BROWNE to SIR ROBERT SYDNEY.
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1601, December, 25, or 26(¹).—Capt. de Ryck told me that "the
General, unknowing to any, caused the enemy first to be spoken
unto out of the Porcespy.'
Beecaus I imagined he myght
happely speake somwhat partial. . att 8 of the clock
yesternyght, being Fryday, I made an arrant to go see the
commises." I found Meynartson, who that very day had
been in Ostend. "I telling him itt was a worthy stratagem
of the general, Itt is trew, sayd he, itt is well
hapned, but there are a thowsand and a thowsand whose
harts itt will not sinke into that this was done for a stratagem,
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to winne time to make upp the works.
Again, said he,
(1) Collins dates incorrectly "20 December.
"20 December." The margin with the date has
been cut, the later endorsement is "25 Dec."; but 25 December, 1801, was
Friday, and Browne refers to "yesternight being Fryday."
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the quitting of all his outworks gives me a suspition.
By
Capt. Minn I hear indeed that the outworks were left and
resumed once or twice.
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Meynartson's account of men, reckoned able, when this
treaty began, was 2200, and 300 that were sick, which on
the news of succours stept every one abroad, and there
were 500 able burghers. . . Meynartson seeing matters in that
state, sent for all the captains of the men-of-war, and said to
them, "lett us for the service of the country sett so many as wee
can on land att once"; they showed themselves all most willing.
In the afternoon the enemy shot incredibly from both sides . . .
and in the meantime, which might have discouraged our men,
they stood up on the battery next the Porcespy; "and all along
the Downes on both sydes an infinite number of burghers and
there wyfes and all other sorts, and we lykewyse stood open
uppon the walles and beheld the sport, which was enough to
have discouraged those that were comming to them."
Meynarson told me also that three messengers of his sent from
the fleet were kept by General Vere till the succour came, which
gave him ill presumption. . . . It may be these men, being
jealous by nature, apprehend things at worst hand; methinks it
impossible Sir Fr. Vere should forget himself so much.
If you show my advertisement to Mr. Secretary, I beseech you
protest that I am rather partial of Sir F. Vere's side, than that
I believe these men.
Collins, ii. 243-5; from C. 121.
STATES GENERAL.]
VAN VLOESWICK to [the
1601[-2], January 6 (N.S.). Flushing.
Flushing. Myn Heeren.
Andries Verelle, an ex-burgomaster, arrived here from Ostend on
the 5th at eleven o'clock at night. He states that there is great
lack of soldiers and of rafters or beams "capraven". The latter
are being taken from the houses as palisades have to be made.
He states further that the enemy fired 5 or 6 shots at his ship
as he passed out, but without hitting, and that all else is in
good order at Ostend. Since the town was in treaty with the
enemy some 2000 more men have come in; this took place
whilst the hostages were in the town. In the same time the
works were repaired, so that the enemy called out in the night :
"What are you doing there?" We answered: "Taking away
the lipasades as we are short of firewood in the town." So they
let them go on with the work. When asked to state on his word
what was General Veer's purpose in parleying with the enemy,
he declared that it was for no other purpose than to abuse them,
and meantime bring the works into a state of defence; to put
a stay to the enemy's courage and plans; and meanwhile to
bring the men, whom he knew to be available, into the town,
in order to recruit his soldiers who were very tired; and also
that he might better withstand the enemy with the help of the
new comers, and prevent them from doing anything.
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We asked whether the General did all on his own account,
without anyone's knowledge. He said: "No! it was with the
knowledge and sanction of some captains and others, whose
approval he asked for." We asked whether the General would
account for this, and he said "Yes," and that the General had
defended it fully before the Council of War, so that all were
contented and promised mutually to help. The General had
promised to do nothing without the full knowledge of the Council
of War. Verelle also said that the General would not speak
with the hostages alone, but only in the presence of divers
captains; that he never spoke of conditions except to win time
till the men could be brought in.
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On the 25th five companies, which I had brought to
Ostend in five men of war on the evening of the 24th,
arrived before the town about 8 or 9 o'clock. Captain
Cuoper went ashore and informed the General, who thereon
answered "Let them
"Let them come ashore! At 10 o'clock the
General wrote for Captain Cuoper a letter to be given to
Meynders, of which I sent you a copy. Meynders received
the letter between 11 and 12 o'clock, and the men were
at once landed in the afternoon. The enemy shot freely at
them, oddly enough without doing any harm except that one
man had an arm shot off. The hostages, who were sitting at
table, asked "What is this shooting?" General Vere replied:
..
Those are your people shooting, and my friends are now come
- in. I could not lock them out, and your ships could not prevent
them."
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Verelle says that immediately afterwards Captain Roele
entered and, approaching the table to which the General
had invited the hostages as his guests, announced his arrival.
The General asked: "How many men do you bring with you?"
Said he : A thousand, and the others follow." Then said
the General to the Spaniards: "Gentlemen, see Vandernoot
is come with our succour. We could not now in honour treat
with you even to save our lives. If help had not come, we might
have been compelled to regulate" (without saying how). He
further said : Your Honours must know that we are fighting
men and soldiers who love their honour and reputation. You
will now go to his Highness and thank him for all that he
has done, and for waiting so long till those in the town were
provided with all necessaries and had repaired their works."
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Andries had spoken with those who saw the General salute.
them at their departure, when Van der Sluys said to him:
"Your slyness has tricked us." Then the General replied
Pardon me, you have seen what goes on in here. I have a
request for his Highness that he will order his army and men
not to tease one another." The Spaniard answered: "Did
not I think so! The Englishman in the end will sting with his
tail."
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Verelle says that Van Sluys took off his hat and trod it under
foot, saying that he regretted that so pious and honourable a
potentate as his Highness should be mocked. He was told that
he might give his Highness the message that they had wooed
for two days but had not talked of marriage or stipulations.
One can imagine what a pleasant report these ambassadors
had to take to his Highness. The General's manner has been
painted so black, that we are not a little astonished.
I did not write to you of this till I had found the description
in this letter agreed with the accounts given by Hans de Rycke,
Nicasius Bas, and others. It is difficult to write on such a matter
without full information, else people who have always had a
good reputation, might lose all through one little letter. It
would be difficult here to convince people that the General had
done anything else but to surrender the town for a ton of gold.
No soldiers have yet arrived here from Holland or Bergen,
owing I think to the rough weather. As few or no beams can
be got here, please send some as quickly as possible; the General
allows the rafters to be taken from the roofs, saying: "If the
enemy takes flight in dishonour, we shall get other rafters, the
need of our town must come first." We have taken 5000
ironshod wooden stakes for palisades, from Vanderveer's
stores, together with 200' heiden,' 200 axes, 300 shovels and
twelve wooden mallets. We have had 40 mallets made and
1000 deal boards sawed.
An Italian prisoner says that the enemy intends to go away
if he can get back his guns. This is not to be believed, for
according to a Spaniard he intends to go on even if they have
to leave their last man there.
vi. 232. 23 pp. Dutch. A copy which was sent to Sir
R. Sydney.
SIR WILLIAM BROWNE to SIR ROBERT SYDNEY.
1601, December(1) 28. Flushing.-All things at Ostend are
well. Cap. de Rycke is come from Holland and brings word
13 companies are shipped; 11 are already come to Arniem and
Middlebourgh, making 24; the States mean to make them up
to 60. Marquelt comes to command in place of Vandernoote;
the States doubt not he is overtoiled, and they will be pleased if
he thinks good to come out till he be refreshed. The enemy
since the last parley has done nothing on Ostend. Justinus is
governor of Breda; Temple, maistre du camp; Grave Zolmes
goes into Dutch land to levy men.
Collins, ii. 238. From C. 113.
SIR WILLIAM BROWNE to SIR ROBERT CECIL.
1601 [December 28.]-By my former letters that come with
this you see how long contrary winds have lasted. Now with
"
(1) The original has 10 mber." Collins prints "November,"
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news of the late parley I send an assurance of the town being in
good defence. . I have sent my Lord Governor a Dutch
letter, which I am sure he will show you. This morning I spoke
with two soldiers who came yesternight out of Ostend, who
speak all honour of the General, and confirm the town to be
stronger by 2000 men than before the parley. Eleven com-
panies are come to Arnem and 13 more shipped. I hear there
shall come in to the number of 60. The enemy since the late
parley has attempted nothing against the town. An Italian,
lately taken, says he means to break up his camp; but I
cannot believe but that he will obstinately continue the siege;
I hope to his ruin.
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Collins, ii. 238; from C. 114. This is a copy sent for Sydney's
information; it is not signed or dated, and there is no address;
but it was clearly written to Cecil about the end of December.
MAURICE DE NASSAU to SIR ROBERT SYDNEY.
1601[-2], January 8. (N.S.) The Hague.-I am pleased by
the assurance in your letter of 16th December of your good
affection for this State.
Et daultant que je suis bien asseure que l'Archiduc est
entierement resolu de ne partir de devant Ostende devant s'en
estre faict maistre a quel pris que ce soit, et que messieurs les
Estatz Generaulx sont d'accord de la maintenir par toutes voyes
et moyens possibles; ce que leur sera malaysement possible, sans
la faveur et assistence extraordinaire de sa Majeste; je n'ay peu
laisser de vous prier, Monsieur, de toute affection, qu'il vous plaise
de prendre la peine de vous employer a bon esciant a ce coup;
pour scavoir si sa dite Majeste vouldroit condescendre a con-
sentir le secours dont le Seigneur Advocat d'Olden-Barnevelt
et moy vous avons parlé devant vostre partement: et de me faire
scavoir au plustost que vous pourrez la resolution que sa dite
Majeste aura prinse sur ce subject; affin que lesdits Seigneurs
les Estatz et moy en puissions diriger noz affaires a l'advenant
et de bonne heure, sans nous amuser a quelque esperance
infructueuse. Car vous scavez que cela ne pourroit causer que
desservice a sa Majeste, et dommage et perte irrecouvrable
pour ces pays. Et me confiant qu'en cela vous n'obmetterez
riens de ce qui sera de vostre credit et pouvoir, je me recom-
manderay tres affectueusement en voz bonnes graces, en priant
Dieu vous maintenir," etc.
PS." Je suis marry que je ne vous puis envoyer le chien que
vous avez desiré pour Monsieur le Conte de Notingam, pour ce
que presentement j'en suis du tout despourveu. Mais j'ay
deux jeusnes qui sont encores pour estre dressez, desquelz je
luy envoyeray le meilleur d'icy en un mois, deux, ou trois, car
ilz ne pourront estre bien dressez devant ce temps."
vi, 238, 2 pp. French. Signed,
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SIR WILLIAM BROWNE to SIR ROBERT SYDNEY.
1601, December 31. Flushing.-I find by Capt. Ogle, who
is come to give account of all that passed in Ostend, that Sir F.
Vere at first made none acquainted with this parley, because
that his design to gain time being known, he might have failed
of his purpose.
. . I think the 11 companies will be at
Ostend this night, if this wind continue. . . . When these
and other succours come in it is thought the General will carry
ordinance again into the Polder, and beat them out of the South
Carre again.
Some reason why Sir F. Vere parleyed so
suddenly, was because he was confident that the same night
the enemy meant to have given a general assault.
The water of orange flowers being set on a shelf in the
chimney to keep it from freezing, our unhappy beast cast it
down and broke the glass; not one jot of the water saved.
I send you the offender that you may punish him at your
pleasure. I have two wild boar pies, which shall be baked
and sent.
Collins, ii. 246; from C. 116.
SIR WILLIAM BROWNE to [SIR ROBERT CECIL].
care.
1601 [December 31.].-The man of war was turned back
by a storm; I send this and my former letter to testify my
We have good news from Ostend last Monday the
28th the enemy, having furiously battered the point of the
Sandhill and the curtain of the old town for two days, towards
evening gave a general assault. Sir F. Vere had provided for
such a matter, as those places are the most dangerous for us to
lose the enemy carried the South Square, where there were
" But
only 30 men, who quitted it, it seems by direction.
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in other places, where they fell on with there principall forces,
they found that resistance, as that there desseign was made
frustrate; and thogh they came often to the push of the pyke,
yett in fyne were repulsed, with loss of 13 or 1400 of there
best men.' Sir Horace Vere had guard of the Sandhill he
and Capt. Fairfax are a little hurt. Our loss exceeds
not 50. The 11 companies I hope will be at Ostend this night.
Capt. Ogle, who comes over, can inform you of the necessities
of the town.
Collins, ii, 245, from C. 117; undated and unsigned, probably
a copy of a letter sent to Sir R. Cecil.'
SIR WILLIAM BROWNE to SIR ROBERT SYDNEY.
1601[-2], January 6. Flushing. I enclose a letter from
Valck. Hautain our new Admiral is come to Middelbourgh. I
assure you Malrey will now have a great vogue; Valck and
many more repine wonderfully; Valck had hope you would
have prosecuted the matter against Malrey, whereby they
might have curbed his insolency. I told him you would be
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loth his Excellency should think that under colour of following
the matter too earnestly "his autority were sought to be
interessed." Howbeit I told him you would suffer no more
any such courses. They are much plagued with him.
vi. 172. p.
SIR WILLIAM BROWNE to SIR ROBERT SYDNEY.
1601[-2], January 7. Flushing.-Since the last companies
out of Holland went to Ostend we hear nothing, only that an
English captain was slain there on Sunday last; an uncertain
speech that it should be Capt. Denys. Some say that Capt.
Fairfax is dead of his hurt when the assault was given. I send
you two wild-boar pies.
PS.-We have news that the rest of the supply, being
thirty companies more to be sent to Ostend, are in forwardness.
vi. 173. 1 p.
SIR WILLIAM BROWNE to SIR ROBERT SYDNEY.
1601[-2], January 10. Flushing." I received on Fryday
last your honorable long discourse of the happy tydings of
Ireland; the same nyght we discharged all the peeces about
the towne, and as soone as I had redd your letter I sent itt
instantly to Monsieur Valck, who translated itt and sent the
good newes post to his Excellency. On Saturday I sent a
drumm expresly to Sluce, making an other excuse; and this
Sunday I have willed the preacher to give God thanks for itt.
These people are as gladd of the newes as ourselves."
"On Fryday hear arrived Colonel Edmonds and 29
companyes more, that stay butt for wynd to go to Ostende.
There are alredy 4 English companyes in one hoy come out
of Ostend, and 17 Dutch, and there are more to come of
the English to the number of 12, assoone as thees can
arryve there.
Captain Fairfax and Sir Horace Vere
beginn to mend well. This contrary wynd will not lett the
pynke come, that hath your pyes on board and your monkey,
and I hope yett to send my Lady orang flower water, for my wyfe
hath made such diligent enquiry that she is promised to recover
somme that came lately out of Barbery."
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PS. "I hear that young Sancy is gone into Fraunce to
bring hether more troopes; and that itt is thoght he shall gett
either the command of Chatillon or a new regiment. The
English companyes alredy come out of Ostend are Captains
Mynn, Crofts, Bingham, Sir Edward Read. I hear that the
companyes of Waerdt shold again begin afresh to mutiny;
butt I have hereof no certenty.
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vi. 174. 1 p.
SIR WILLIAM BROWNE to SIR ROBERT SYDNEY.
1601[-2], January 12. Flushing.The four English com-
panies are not yet come from Ostend; but they say they are
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embarked. Neither is there yet so many Dutch companies
arrived, as I wrote of. Oleartzen shewed me this day a letter
from Antwerp. They write that the Archduke "is well, butt
that he sent thether to take upp mony, butt all there countours
were shutt, and no money cold bee gott; butt presently uppon
this, whether to gett moneys or to content the peeple or both,
there were placats sett upp in divers places of the towne uppon
the post for the free passage of the lycenses for certen goodes,
as all kynd of salt fish and fresh fish, butter, cheese, wyne,
and all east cuntry marchandyse, which is in a manner as
much as passeth, unles itt be som Spanish commodityes and
our English cloth."
"There were too students, with whom your Lordship's old
friend Lypsius being in conference about these warres of
Ostende, sayd, Si Archidux Ostendam capit equo, sin minus pede
ibit. Mr. Gilpin wrytes to me that he hath of late procured
from the States certen good quantity of provisions for
her Majesty, and that itt lyeth redy shipped att the Briel to
take the first wynd; and having charge to move them also for
a proportion of shipps to be redy in February to joyne with hers
at Plymew, to go on the coast of Spayn, or happely on land.
He is putt in som hope that they will do what they can to please
her Majesty, hoping to draw hyr to joyne with them in a purpose
ment as he wrytes not farr from hence. The young Prince is
retourned out of Germany, and in health, butt the other com-
missaryes arc yett among the Princes to trye what they can
prevayle with them. The Conte Solmes is sent thether as
thoghe he cold doo great matters.
vi. 175.
1 p.
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SIR WILLIAM BROWNE to SIR ROBERT SYDNEY.
1601[-2], January 18. Flushing." These 10 dayes we have
received no newes att all from Ostende: the last which profered
to come out were certen companyes which were relieved, viz.
Captain Houtunes, Captain Colne, Captain Dirick and Captain
Gistelles; these on Saturday last was seneight, by ill guyding
and a hyghe wynd att west, were driven on by the new work
of gabions on the east syde; and there the shipps were fyred and
most of the souldiours and there wyfes caryed prisoners to
Bruges. This newes we have not hard from Ostend, butt by a
drumme of the enemyes that came hether for ransom of one of
the shippers that was taken, and now yesterday came hether,
sent home by the enemy divers of the soldiours wyves, who
report the number of souldiours taken to bee about the number
of 110."
"Everwyn dyed since the parle at Ostend; som thinke and
speak itt that itt was uppon apprehension of feare; his wyfe was
comming out this last unfortunate passage, and is taken among
the rest which makes the poore old woman Mistress Viliers,
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her mother, very sorrowfull. Maricques, the treasorer, that
caryed the money to Ostend, is lykewyse taken. This morning
our new Admirall Hautain is going to sea, and Cornelius Linson
is his captain in the shipp. The 29 companyes lye yett hear
and wold fayne be gone, I mean the chiefs, for of the common
souldiours no longer ago then yesterday som of them beegan
to mutiny, and wold have forced the shipper to way anker
and go on land; where I know not; I think there wilbe
som justiced for itt this day; itt is one of the new Gueux
companyes."
The newes from Anwerp is that the Duke doth gather and
hath gathered most part of his garnisons from most of his townes
in Brabant and Flanders, and that the Duke of Arschot is come
to him with 4000 Walons, som think thatt there be butt 2000 att
the most, generally they say that the Archduke will attempt
Ostend again with greater fury then at last."
"There are certen poore English that came out of Spayne
not above 3 weekes ago who speak of certen lyght boates.
that are laden att Lisbone with corne and vittail and other
necessary provisions (they have also spades and hatchets
and such things laden) to come for Ireland, and they think
they are alredy either come or are on the way. There
is a Dutchman come from Lisbone who saith att his being
there that way lately, that he did see a general arrest
in Spayne, to send souldiours into Ireland; butt thogh
the shipps be arrested he cold not understand where the
souldiours were, butt som were preparing, which he accounts
wold be long worke. The same man saith that 4 shipps in the
straytes well laden comming from Holland were mett by the
Adelantado, and that after long fyght 3 putt fyer in there.
powder and blew them selves and som Spanyards upp;
and that the 4th shipp was taken, which he saw broght into
Lisbone.”
"The truth of the newes which I writt your Lordship in my
last of the going of lycenses in the nature as I writt to you, is
again confirmed from thence, and for cloth particular lycenses
are to be had for money, and itt is thoght those matters will holly
breake thorogh. The lycenses are signed by the Archduke and
also by the Duke of Arschot and 2 more in this order: In den
leger voer onse stadt van Ostende.”
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"Hear is a French gentleman in towne who came from Ostend,
and taking his leave of Sir Francys Vere, Vous ires trouver
le Roy, dict Monsieu Vere. Ouy, dit il. Le Roy vous
demandera pour quoy j'ay parle avec l'enemy: vous le feres
la raport en quel estat vous aves trouve la ville, et luy
dires que j'ay parle et parlera encores unesfois, et en fin
fera present de la ville, si Messieurs les Estats me laissent sans
secours des hommes et choses necessaires, etc. This thoghe
the conclusion was a good exception, yett of those that
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know not Sir Francis Veres fashion of answering it is
mislyked; butt for my owne part I will never think butt that
he will do that is fitt for his reputation, being in such a place
of commaund.”
PS." This wynd is no frend to the pyes I have for your
Lordship, yett the cooke tells me they will keep yett a moneth
good. I have also recovered som other orange flower water
for my Lady, thogh not full so much."
"I hear now that only Hautun's company shold be taken,
and som others of the companyes of Captain Terlon and
Captain Gistell; we shall know the best if any boates come
to-day from Ostende and then I will wryte again.'
vi. 176. 2 pp.
SIR WILLIAM BROWNE to SIR ROBERT SYDNEY.
1601[-2], January 21. Flushing. The companies are this
day hoping this wind will bring them to Ostend. This last four
days' storm has much pierced the dyke at Westcappell. The
Governor of Barghen has news of an army of Italians coming
for these parts. Myself and the captains here acknowledge
obligations for your care to strengthen their companies. Could
you procure my company to be 200 I shall be better able to do
you service in this chargeable place.
vi. 177. 1 p.
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SIR WILLIAM BROWNE to SIR ROBERT SYDNEY.
95
1601[-2], January 28.-This morning arrived a small "crab-
skuyt
from Ostend with one sick Englishman. The shipper
tells me he came out at 4 o'clock this morning, and that there
were 8 or 10 ships more, but setting the compass and finding
the wind due west they durst not venture. He says the enemy
has attempted nothing; they within wish nothing more than
that he would come again, but they begin now "to apprehend
the passage in and out att the Geule with more fear then they
were wont."
They have brought down a piece to the sands
to shoot at the ships that go out and in. He says the new haven
is continually wrought upon, but the stay of opening it is
because they have not materials to strengthen it within. There
are ships here with provisions that cannot get thither.
late storms did no great harm.
The
vi. 178. 1 p.
SIR WILLIAM BROWNE to SIR ROBERT SYDNEY.
1601[-2], January 29. Flushing.—Lieutenant Poynts (Capt.
Denys, lieutenant) whose company is given to one Prowd, is
come away discontented. He says all were of good courage;
the old town is wonderfully strengthened since the last assault;
divers companies (among which were 4 English) werę
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embarked, but the passage at the Geule grows so dangerous that
but at a southerly wind they dare not venture. Itt is un-
certen whether Sir Francis Vere commes away or not; for he
shipps som of his goodes as thogh he ment to come away, and
yett he hath made his provision for six weekes." The 29
companies lie here still, exceedingly weakened by lying on ship-
board; Col. Edmonds told me this day that near 300 men are
run away. Poynts arrived yesterday sennight being Thursday.
"Last Tuesday came a drumme from the enemy's leaguer on
the east side with a shipper, who tells me that he heard at
Bruges "that our men uppon Saturday or Sunday last made a
sally on the west syde and drove the enemyes out of there
nearest trenches and kept them very near 3 howers." The
licences remain in a manner at a stay; one that came from
Antwerp told me that there was a countermand come from the
Archduke. "By a shipper that came, on Sunday was three
weeks, from Lisbon I understand that the 22 of there January
there was there to be shipped for Ireland 300 horse; itt was
sayd they stayd to hear from Siriacquo; after this they
talked that there was defeated by them in Ireland 7000 English.
I imagin they knew otherwyse." By passengers I have heard
of the happy success of having Kinsalle rendered, and other
places. I hear Caron has sent the States a copy of a letter Mr.
Secretary wrote him of that subject ; they of Zeland meane
within these 2 dayes to triumph for itt in generall."
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vi. 179. 11 pp.
SIR WILLIAM BROWNE to SIR ROBERT SYDNEY.
1601[-02], February 4.(1) Flushing.-Matters of Ostend stand
at a stay; the enemy enlarges his platform at the end of the
old haven; the General spares no powder to hinder them, and
writes for more provision. In his letter to me of 17th January
he says that soldiers who are come from the enemy say they
prepare on the west to batter the old town with 50 pieces, and
that on the east they will work toward the haven and batter the
old town on that side. We reinforce the Sandhill and the whole
curtain to the old town church; and thence [the General]
draws a traverse to the haven. He has written to the States
that there is no way to deliver the town but by putting in 9 or
10 thousand foot, with a thousand horse. . . He writ also for the
hasting of the 29 companies that were to refresh the remainder
of the old troops.
His demand is thought strange, first
for such an army in such a place, and then for the means to
furnish it, especially for the horse, not finding conveniency to
lodge so many. So some think he demands this, only to have
excuse to leave.
Yesterday arrived here the companies of Captains Minn,
Crofts, Bingham, and Sir Edward Brade, and some
(1) Collins erroneously gives the date as "14 Feb.”
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Dutch companies, which had lain long there; yesterday
Colonel Edmonds with the Scots, French and one or two Dutch
companies, to the number of 13 or 14, embarked for Ostend.
(Gives reports as to the Archduke's proceedings.)—A letter
yesterday to Middleburgh from Antwerp said that the
occasion for holding up the licences was that the Archduke
had granted the Countess of Bucquoy a proportion for the
passing of salt, wine and oil; but this may be a practice of the
enemy to store themselves against Lent. Mr. Gilpin writes
that Sir F. Vere may shortly come out; belike the States were
resolved to deny his demanded numbers. Vloeswick tells me
som speake very diversly of my Lord General for his parle; som
defending, som blaming him." Mr. Whyte sent me a book of
the Justification of the Antiparle; the writer in my judgment
hath but very meanly defended him. ..
(C
PS.—Some of the French companies that went with Col.
Edmonds are driven back by tempest; the rest I presume will
get in this fair night. On Monday 13 or 14" vittailers" went
in, in good time, for all things there grew dear. We have
triumphed in these parts on the news of the rendering of
Kinsale. The States as I hear do advyse now for the raysing
there old companyes to greater numbers, and also for raysing
of som new."
((
Collins, ii. 248, with omissions; from C. 120.
SIR WILLIAM BROWNE to SIR ROBERT SYDNEY.
[1601-2, Feb. 4. Flushing.]—I have written to Mr. Secre-
tary, being desired by Mr. Gilpin to enclose his packet.
What I write from time to time I conceal not from you.
The copy of my letter is enclosed here-under :-
..
"I received your packett enclosed from Mr. Gilpin yesterday,
and have used what diligence I cold in convaying itt. Captain
Ogle landed hear on Sunday morning, having first bene att
Ostend he lay at Middleburg the Sunday and on Munday went
towards Holland. There came from Ostend yesterday divers
companyes that have layn there long on shipboard, wayting
oportunity to come safely out; 4 of them were English com-
panyes. And yesterday part of the 29 companyes that have
layne hear so long wynd bound, were embarqued in shipps of
warr and are gone thether; Colonel Edmonds is gone with
them. The General hath written for supply of powder:
there was good store of match (wherof they had most need)
putt in 2 nyghts past. Of the enemyes enlarging his
worke att the entry of the old haven more to the sea
and of the General plying him with artillery to hinder
his speed, and making counter w[orks] and traverses for
blynds and defenses for the curtayn in the old towne and
(1) Undated, but apparently it was of the same date as the last.
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the entrance of the Geule and the new projected haven,
I persuade myself Captain Ogle will have advertised yow:
for my part when any matter of moment hapneth wherof
I may think to be the first advertiser I will not spare my utter-
most endeavours to do your honor service."
iii. 42. p.
SIR WILLIAM BROWNE to SIR ROBERT SYDNEY.
1601[-2], February 8. Flushing." Ogle is yett unretourned,
and these troopes, I meane the residew of the 29 companyes
that stayed behynd Edmonds, are yett hear, butt hope that this
day they wilbe all gone. There are hetherto no shipps gone with
ryse, which is a thinge the want wherof Sir Francis Veare makes
by his letters earnest mention, as well to strengthen old works
as to make new, and speaketh still of the desyre he hath if
stuff were come to him to finish his new haven. He blameth
the commises for not sending ryse, seing other boates were
able to come, butt shipps laden with ryse can not so well brooke
the sea, neither are able to lavere in any blowing weather."
On Fryday last there came one as a passenger from Callis
whom I found by examination (he confessing itt) to be come out
of the enemyes leaguer, and he was fledd for having kylled a
fellow of his, being both maryners in a sloope on the east syde,
where from the beegining there have bene 5 sloopes which came
from Anwerp. He saith that they were in the sloopes when they
first came 150 men, and now there are not above 30 remayning,
and they are employed about the bringing and sturring of the
ordinance of the east battery in the nearest gabions; which place
they have enclosed and made itt as a fort, and made a gate where
the entry is they have named itt either Saint Philip or Saint
Carolus, he can not directly remember by whether of the two
names itt is called. He parted thence on the Saturday before
his comming hether; he passed by Oldenbourgh, where there laye
supplyes that had bene taken out of divers of the frontier
garnisons, som out of every towne, which were to go to renforce
the campe beefore Ostend. I imagin they may be those 600
Diuill spoke of att his comming out of the land. This examinate
saith that they stayed at Oudenbourgh for boates to carry them
to the camp, beecaus itt is otherwyse so fowle that they must
perforce wade upp to the middle."
"Hee told me further that a Turke who goeth in the
camp on the east syde with a bolt on one of his leggs,
having bene prisoner in the gallyes, hath undertaken the
stopping of the Geule with sloopes and floates anchred
together, and saith that sloopes are sent for from all
places to come thether. He saith that beefore his comming
away many ancres, cables, draggers and chaynes
chaynes were
arryved, with sondry hollowe floates of boards with flagg rushes
and reedes in them; and he will make on the topps of the slopes
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lyke the rydge of a howse, and barrels of sande shall hang of either
syde that att the ebbing and flowing shall pease or stay the
dryving of them. I can not well descrybe itt by wryting, neither
cold I fully conceive to what purpose they shold bee, butt I
wryte itt to your Lordship to lett you know that som such
devyse is in hand."
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They mustered in the enemyes campe the day before
he came away. There stand uppon the battery of gabions
on the east syde [8?] peeces wherof 2 be for all peeces,
not used, butt kept to be moved to any part.
The
enemyes horse, as he saith, lyeth round about in the land; and
att spring tydes there watch only 2 companyes of horse; other-
wyse att nepp tydes 4 companyes. He saith that the Spanyards
that mutined in the enemyes camp were all strangled, not
hanged; butt Samuel Veron, that came on Sattirday last from
Maurice Fort, saith that one that came over from Ghent, a
marchant and a great Papist, sayd that he sawe thexecution
done, and that there were 10 or 12 officers strangled, the rest
hanged, wherof one was a colonel called Don Gaston, and others
were captains and officers: and say itt was beecaus they ment to
have contryved with the soldiours the taking in of Newport, and
there to have mutined for there pay. Som say that th' Infanta
was much discontented with this rigorous proceeding of his."
"The fellow that came from the camp tells me that there they
speak of the Archduke going into Germany, and of a kinsman of
his that shold succeed him in these parts; butt Samuel Veron
hard by the Sas nothing of itt. He tells me that and shewed
me a letter from Ghent written 3 dayes past, wherby good hope
is given that within 8 dayes the lycenses shall go generally; butt
hetherto there is no goodes go butt as passports are graunted
for so many, or more lastes of goods to particuler men who have
obteyned itt either by favour or money of the Archduke.
Samuel Veron tells me that a 100 of those boates they call
Ertvelders are to go or gone from Ghent towards the leaguer,
and that som of them are laden with dounge. The newes commes
to us out of Fraunce of a great army the Duke of Bouillon
hath in redines to invade Artois, as they say, under pretence of
obteyning the ryght of the Prince of Pienoyes children, being
in his tutelage, seing that he can not otherwyse gett itt."
vi. 180. 2 pp.
This letter is endorsed by Collins, "Letters perused and many
of them was designd to be Printed."
SIR WILLIAM BROWNE to SIR ROBERT SYDNEY.
1601[-2], Feb. 11. Flushing.-The bailiff and burgomasters
desire you to give the bearer means to bring over 12 hogsheads
of beer without custom.
vi. 181.
p.
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SIR WILLIAM BROWNE to SIR ROBERT SYDNEY.
1601[-2], February 15. Flushing.-What Samuel Veron
told me that Don Gaston should be strangled is nothing so.
This day I have examined a good sensible fellow, a Frenchman,
that hath served in the enemyes camp on the west syde under
the Marquis de la Bere, a Neapolitan and a maistre du campo,
who tells me that Don Gaston is in great creditt, and that
indeed there was divers captens and alferos reformes, and som
that had charge also who were strangled; and that he hard the
sergeant-major-general of the Spanyards say to his capten that
there was a 100 or 120 strangled. The order was this: they
strangled them in the nyght and lett them stand there in the
day, and the next morning they myght see another man in the
place and the former buryed; he saith he knew one alfero
that commanded a company there, whom he had seene a day
or two before in the trenches play 2 or 300 crownes strangled
after for this mutiny."
"This man confirmes that whereof I writt to your lord-
ship in my last, that an other had advertised me that came
from the cast syde, which is of an engine or devyse which
they meane to make of iron, to putt under water ancred and
chayned incredibly strongly, so that itt wilbe hard removing
itt: itt is made lyke a rydge of a howse att the topp, and the
barres cross one an other at the topp and stick out long on both
sydes, as when one thrust his fingers of his hand throgh each
other. He saith that alredy they have made proofe of one, to
trye whether the water will dryve itt away, butt itt remaynes
unmoveable. If this devyse fayle them he saith they have
projected twoo platformes, one on the one syde and an other the
other syde, the which worke the engeniers demaund fowre score
thowsand crownes to accomplish. He tels me also that 2
Turkes have taken uppon them, if they may have command
of thartillery, that of 20 boates that shall offer to enter
that they will sink 15 or els they will loose there lyves. He
saith that they have 3 or 400 ladders in redynes and many
bridges."
"I have sent Sir Francis Vere word of all this; he saith the
enemy is strong on the west syde about 6 or 7000. This is all he
can say.
And from Ostend I can wryte your Lordship little
newes, for I have had no letters lately from thence. The enemy
hath broght a hole canon lately into his work of gabions. On
Munday last we lost 6 shipps that by violence of a strong west
south-west wynd were driven on ground on the enemyes syde;
one or two were laden with turfes, and one with deale booards
and hurdells, the other 3 were vittaylers. There was a shipp of
powder also, butt the powder was all recovered thogh wett,
so that att that tyme allmost nothing went in, only a
little yacht."
vi. 182. 11 pp.
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SIR WILLIAM BROWNE to SIR ROBERT SYDNEY.
1601[-2], February 25. Flushing." I have of late received
no letters from yow, yett will I not omitt my dayly taske.
Cap. Ogle now commes over again, whose comming makes me
that I wilbe short in relating of the Ostend business: only will
say this, that I hear that the overtures the sea had made
there are as well repayred as the materiants they yett have will
affoord; for thogh 50 odd shipps be gotten in, yett are there
not above 3 ryse shipps; the rest are hear, butt I think this day
they will put out again. The straw dyke is in good reparacion
again. The enemy had made certain floates of barrels to
cross the Geule and ankered them, butt owre men have
fished them; in the going in of so many boates I can not
hear of more then one that received any hurt; the engins of
iron, as I hear, goe forward; the new haven is resolved to go
forward, and by there Easter the sluce to itt must be finished."
"Colonel Dorpe, the Zelands colonel, is left by Sir Fr. Vere to
commaund; him self went out thence on Tuesday.nyght last, and
on Wensday sayled by long seas towards Holland; butt the
companyes of English that come out are to come this way.
There commes out to the number of 500 English and 200 French
and Skotts; to make this number, as I hear, there are come out
16 English, 2 Skotts, and either one or 2 French companyes.”
When the 29 companies of the last supply arrive at Ostend, the
rest of the English shall come out.
""
I have received a letter this day from Mr. Gilpin to this
effect: "The general is expected hear. . . . I desire to under-
stand whether you know of an intent to draw out the choyce
of the cautionary garnisons.
Great things are looked for
from France and Mons. Bucenvall, whom we shall have here
about May. . We are reinforcing the horse and foot
companies; for to make new levies would cost much.
Mons. Valck went to Holland on Tuesday last; he told me
in secret that on Sir F. Vere's parley with the enemy, he was
sent for to the Council of Zeland, where Malrey spoke to him thus:
"Mons. Valk, you are wont to speak of the assurance you had
from Caron of her Majesty not to make peace without us; you
see Mons. Vere treats, and questionless not without the consent
of her Majesty." I perceive thereby Malre's ill-disposedness
towards our nation.
Collins, ii. 248, omitting the first part; from C. 119, and D.107.
SIR WILLIAM BROWNE to SIR ROBERT SYDNEY.
1601[-2], February 26. Flushing.—As to the affairs of Dyrick,
whose wealth had been exaggerated. If there had been any
such wealth I should have done ill to have craved that his pay
might run on. I have told Mr. Coppledick's man and also
written to Mr. Coppledick how honourably you favoured
Dyrick, and that he must thank you, for else all his substance
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would not have satisfied his debts. I have kept his chest with
divers instruments therein to be disposed of by you to some
honest surgeon :
"the instruments be of steele I think, butt
they are very neat and handsom.”
vi. 183. 1 p.
SIR WILLIAM BROWNE to SIR ROBERT SYDNEY.
1601[-2], March 4. Flushing.-Mr. Gilpin, on the 1st of
March, writes" that Sir Francis Vere came directly to Riswyck,
and the next morning after his arrivall, which was the last of
Frebruary, was with his Excellency and others. Mr. Gilpin
mett with him by chaunce att the Advocate Barnevelts, where
they gave each other reasonable good countenances and som
generall complements passed between them, and the Advocate
Barnevelt used som wordes shewing his desyre that a reconcilia-
tion myght be made; so what will further follow I shall shortly
knowe. Mr. Gilpin's opinion is that hee shalbe soone dispatched
back with a full resolution about that service to bee taken in
hand, wherein the States, as he judges, purpose to proceed as
royally furnished as they can, to the end they may work the
better effects; and are in hope that the entended English
supplyes shalbe doubled."
vi. 184. p.
2
SIR WILLIAM BROWNE to SIR ROBERT SYDNEY.
1601[-2], March 6. Flushing.--I have learned nothing but of
the great diligence the States use for raising their army. Seven
Zeland companies have warning to make up to 150, and be
ready at the rendezvous against 14th April, stilo novo.
I am
told his Excellency will be near 4000 strong in horse. It is
said the Palatine will send him 500 horse. The ships here are
making ready to join with her Majesty's, 11 out of Holland, 2
ships and a pinnace from Zeland.
vi. 185.
1
p.
SIR WILLIAM BROWNE to SIR ROBERT SYDNEY.
1601[-2], March 17. Flushing.-I will take care for the beer
you wrote for, but imagine you mistook the name; "that beare
that is accounted medicinable is called Yoppem bear, thick,
and somwhat tasting like old Malmsey; Lubbs bear is an
ordinary bear they drink for the coolenes of itt in the sommer.
By the next boat you shall have a little vessel of it. I have
given charge to listen after a grey mare that may serve your turn.
""
In sign of gratefulness for the companies being reinforced
the captains will present your Lordship with 500l. sterling and
my Lady 100 marks. They have some inkling that if succour
were granted to the States 800 men should be drawn from this
town and Briel and new put in; but are assured you will not
forego your old followers for new, if you can hold them.
vi. 186.
1 p.
"
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SIR WILLIAM BROWNE to SIR ROBERT SYDNEY.
1601 [-2], March 17. Flushing.-A project on the galleys
at Sluce was to have been done on Saturday night last by
sloops with 200 musquetiers. All passed the first fort undis-
covered; the vanguard under Legier also passed the Hofstea,
but the middle squadron was discovered and a piece or two dis-
charged; which killed our men's hearts though it touched not
the flesh;(1) for instantly retreat was made. They were mad if
they thought they could have carried so many sloops without
discovery. I think, as all think, that if they had dared, they
had achieved what they pretended.
Valck is returned out of Holland; he mought have bene
President of the States here, butt his place hear is more
beneficiall, and now one Fænehewsen, (2) that marryed Barnevelts
doughter, is chosen President." Van Zanten is called hence to
the Council of State in the Haghe. Malrey holds his credit with
his Excellency. Sir F. Vere, as Gilpin wrote to me, was to be
desired by the States to make a voyage to England for succours ;
since I hear he is going or gone. Fourteen ships are thought on
to send out of these parts to join her Majesty's fleet; they in
Holland, whence must come eleven, are in forwardness; the
three ships out of Zeland, whereof one is but a pinnace, I cannot
see to be in readiness. The States hoped her Majesty would
have lent them succour this spring and paid them also. Her
Majesty is well counselled to keep her bounty for greater
extremity; for I hear that Bucenvall is looked for daily, and
brings with him 100,000 crowns, and has made a kind of promise
of twice so much to follow. "They looke also pour les dalders
d'Alemagne, whither Conte Lodowick is alredy gone to bring
the levyes, which Conte Zolmes was sent for butt dyed in the
journey."
Gilpin complains that our Zelanders go to their business like
crevyses," (3) that the Fryslanders do nothing but wrangle, and
other provinces speak well but do little; "only the Hollands
cowe gives plentyfully." Ostend wants no provisions; the New
Haven has put the Geule out of countenance, for none pass
out or in that way.
،،
Sixty ships are come within these few days; with a favourable
wind they will go in without difficulty: I do not hear of above
a boat or two that received blows in coming out. If the north-
west wind spare them till they have made it strong against the
sea, it will be a wonderful commodious haven. The enemy
mean to fortify nearer the sea than their gabions; if they can
make a nearer battery they will quite take away the use of the
Geule, and endanger the passage of the New Haven. They in
town are forward with a flank near Skottenburgh, whence they
may beat the approaches on the west side; this defends the
(1) Collins,
"
fleets.
''
×
"
(2) Collins, 'Fruehewsen."
(3) Crayfish.
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curtain of the Sandhill; they make the carpees and the roldron
very strong. The enemy's mount on the Sandhills, to command
into the town, is finished and three pieces planted; but falls not
out so dangerous as it was feared; "they have shott som
shott thence, butt done no harme that I can hear of; neither
is itt of so great a height as itt was thoght itt shold be.
""
I talked on Monday with an officer that came out of the town ;
a prisoner had told them that Count Bucquoy was to go to
Brabant with 6000 men: if he takes so many I think he will
hardly leave 3000 behind. He says they are afraid his Excellency
will attempt somewhat in Brabant. He told them of great
quantity of ryse-wood that lay ready on the downs; I think
it is to make up their old works that they have quitted all this
winter on the west side.
John Meredith was late at the
Hague with Sir F. Vere, who told him all things at Ostend were
still done by his direction; "So you may tell your frends in
Zeland, sayd he, his Excellency's superscription to Dorpe
is to Mon. &c. Colonel Dorpe, commandant presentement dans
Ostend."
We hear news that the King of Spain will come into Italy
and use either forcible or persuasive reasons to make himself
be chosen King of the Romans. There was a plot between the
mutineers and those in the castle of Antwerp to have joined
together; they say the Archduke has executed 20 of them.
Collins ii. 249, with large omissions; from D. 108.
SIR WILLIAM BROWNE to SIR ROBERT SYDNEY.
1601[-2], March 20. Flushing.—I send a little vessel of the
beer I think you desire. I never saw less wild boar than this
year; since I sent you the last I have tasted none. I hear
the States of Holland sent our deputies of Zeland sixteen
hundred guilders to pay their charges: I imagine because they
alleged so much poverty that they were not able to pay their
skott and lott. "Coronell Berendrecht his brother, that is
rentmaster in Syrcyksea, is going with 10 companyes to Ostend,
and they shall every 15 dayes or 3 weekes, as I hear, be refreshed
with so many new, and the oldest taken out.
This is the
third letter I have written of this date, being the 20th of
March."
PS.-I have even now received a letter of the 18th March
from Gilpin. Itt seemes that the States fleet that is to joyne
with her Majesties is stayde only by contrary wyndes; as also
the provisions that be shipped hence for her Majesties service.
Sir Francis Vere was to come thether the day of the date of his
letter or the next day, about his going over and the count and
reckning; and Gilpin saith if the one goeth forward the other
must follow, or rather preceade, for without itt the captens
can not make there companyes as is looked for they shold,"
iii. 41, 1 p.
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SIR WILLIAM BROWNE to SIR ROBERT SYDNEY.
1602, March 26. Flushing.-Sir F. Vere's journey to England
seems at a stay. Count Lodowick is to bring 2000 Ruyters out
of Germany. At Ostend all goes well; the catt the enemy has
made in the downs, shoots often into the town, but the traverses
keep him from doing any harm. On Monday or Tuesday 58
ships went in by the Geule, and only two driven aground
by the straw dyke, having been shot. On Wednesday 20 ships
more went towards Ostend. The new haven as yet serves only
at the spring tides.
In Holland there is a new impost on salt and the killing of
beasts it was projected to raise the impost of woollen cloth,
but that was suppressed. Our Zelanders desired the generality
to have an eye to the Sluce haven, by reason of the galleys
that are expected. The States of Zeland are to assemble on
Tuesday. Our burgomaster Tromsen is gone to Middleburgh to
follow the repairing the fortification of the town; he says he
may be put off to the assembly of States, but that if they still
give these dilatory answers he will set workmen in hand at the
cost of the general purse which is to be levied in this town.
Collins, ii. 250, with omissions; from D. 109.
1
SIR WILLIAM BROWNE to SIR ROBERT SYDNEY.
1602, March 29. Flushing.-Vloeswick is come this morning
from Ostend. He "hath furnished mony(1) for the workmen,
which otherwyse wold worke no more; they now make another
half moone to the southwest of the half moone at the end of the
Geule. Further they make a carrey or redoubt, where his
Excellency's old carree was. It was guessed the enemy would
fortify there, and if not prevented would have gotten a great
place of advantage. Attempts were made with fire-works to set
the east gabions on fire. The Duke of Nevers, having been in
England, keeps Easter in Calais and then comes over.
He was in the enemy's camp on the west side, but was not
suffered to see the east quarter where Bucquoy lies. Bucenvall
says the rumours of the King of Spain coming to Italy and
Parma's coming to these parts are idle talk; only that 5 or 6000
are to come out of Italy for the supply to the Archduke.
Collins, ii. 251, with omissions; from D. 110.
•
SIR WILLIAM BROWNE to SIR ROBERT SYDNEY.
1602, March 29. Flushing.-Enclosing this copy of a letter
from Ostend.
"Depuis mes dernieres il ne sest rien passe icy si non que lon
a attente de mettre en feu les approches de l'enemy au west,
mais cela na succede: ung Capitaine Wallon y a mene quelque
quarante hommes, chacun avec son batton a feu; aucuns ont
(1) Collins, Many,"
"
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faict leur devoir, mais le plus grand part nont pas applicque,
aiant bel peur; ce qui at este applicque, soit par la maree qui avoit
mouille les fascines et la pluye, soit par la diligence de l'enemy,
n'at rien faict de bon, estant estaint en moins d'un demy heur.
L'alarme cependant a este grande; mais l'enemy n'a jammais
faict acune sortie, soit de cavallerie ou autrement sur le rivage.
Ceste nuict il estoit resolu de mener le batteau aux ouvrages de
west, le quel n'avoit succede a l'oost; mais le vent sest change
et tout at este renverse. Ceste nuict icy l'on commence ung
nouvel ouvrage un peu plus hault que la demy lune quavons
au bout de la Geule, pour oster le moyen a l'enemy de saisir
un endroict la ou il s'avisoit ou fut avise de faire quelque
gabionade. Apparement il nous osteroit l'entree et la sorty de la
Geule; a quoy l'on obviera par le moien de ceste ouvrage."
"Au reste, le premier de ce mois le blus (sic) belle flotte que
cest oncques entree en ceste ville nous avons veu entrer;
ascavoiir 60 batteaux a la foulle, sans quil y at eu autre dommage
que dung batteau mis au fond: les gens tous sauves, et une
challoupe pleine de monde, entre autres d'ung enseigne et
quelque soldats et deux messagiers, qui sont tous peris. Monsieur
d'Aumerville at presque couru la mesme fortune. Nous repara-
tions s'avancent de jour en aultre et sont telles quelles."
Le 3 d'Avril stilo novo."
I have scribbled this out because in my letter I writ that the
captain went to fire the east gabions; as you may see it was
upon the approaches on the west.
vi. 258. 1 p. French.
SIR WILLIAM BROWNE to SIR ROBERT SYDNEY.
1602, April 2. Flushing." After the wryting of my former
came one to me and told me that Lieftenant Sydney had lost
3 of his fingers of his ryght hand yesterday towards evening,
by a gentleman of Captain Sydneyes company called Browne,
an unruly fellow that hath long kept a hoore and now in the
end wold marry her. . . . Lieftenant Fookes was with P.
Sydney when itt happened, and by his tale it seemes that
P. Sydney spake to him as an officer, spying him in a lewd howse
with a common hoore, and that he answered him disdainfully,
and told him that he myght meddle with that he had to do. .
Upon the hurt, being near Middlebourgh, Foukes carryed this
Browne thether to the prison. I have to-day sent for him: I
will examine him at a court.
I hear he shold be allyed
to Captain Sydney or his wife; howsoever he hath greatly
offended, and poore Philipp is maymed on his right hand."
vi. 250. 1 p.
SIR WILLIAM BROWNE to SIR ROBERT SYDNEY.
1602, April 12. Flushing. The last letters from Ostend
were of the 5th of this month; on that day one of the enemy
was brought in, who “gave assurance that the enemy makes his
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preparatives to make a new gabionado nearer then the other;
and that a regiment of Allmans is arryved att the camp of
the Archduk for renforce, and that they are in alarme every
nyght, and that in the gabions next the Geule there watched
500 men every nyght, and our men do judge by there fashion
of setting the watch that itt is trew. He that wrytes to me
saith also: Leur teste(1) et leur cavallier naians que le sable pour
fondement, seffacent et s'abaissent d'heur a autre."
"Since these letters there are passagers come who bring word
that the 8th of this moneth 2 came from the enemy who say that
there are 700 gone out of one quarter and 800 out of an other
quarter of the enemyes camp, to go into Brabant, and that
Conte Bucquoy goeth with them: itt may be that itt is trew,
for som horse going uppon an enterpryse out of Barghen, being
to be seconded by the rest of the horse there, gott knowledg
that the enemy laye very strong within less than a dayes
journey of Barghen, and so retourned; and they say that all the
mutiners of Wardt are joyned with them: som have opinion
that they will go towards Rheinberghe. I can not tell whether
I certefyed your Lordship by my last or no of the overthrow
of the horse of Bolduc by our horse of Breda, and itt was sayd
that they had taken Grave Harman Vander Berck; butt since
itt was sayd that itt was Grave Adolph his sonne.'
"From above I can hear nothing that his Excellency hasteth
as yett to sturre; when he sturs itt wilbe uppon short warning.
The want of English if supplyes comme not wilbe a great
mayme to his army. There lye redy in the Tessell 7 shipps,
and 2 at Roterdam, redy to take the first wynd to follow her
Majesties float westward. I presume our Counsell thinks that
they are gone alredy; there goeth butt 9 as itt seemes, for itt
was thoght that these of Zeland wold have sent 3, butt hear is
no speech of any; these men pretend poverty, yett in such an
action for her Majesties pleasure and service they ought in
dutifull regard to be more forwarde, and no dout wold be more
plyant if her Majestie had hear a commanding garrison.
""
PS." The Prince of Orange came to Bruges the 15th of
there Aprill, repassing from Spayne by the French Kings court.'
vi. 252. 1 p.
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SIR WILLIAM BROWNE to SIR ROBERT SYDNEY.
1602, April 25. Flushing.-I have letters from Mr. Gilpin :
the troubles of Emden encrease, the Duke hath som 3 or 4000
together, and they of the towne meane to take upp souldiours.
presently." Our Admiral of Zeeland lies before Ostend, and
must continue there all the summer; 6 galleys are prepared to
come out the next fair weather, as the drum that came last
thence told me. I am going for twelve dayes into Holland.
(1) In the margin; "which I take to be there work at the old haven,”
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This day I have heard from Tergoes of a grey mare, for in this
island was none; to-morrow I send to see her; if she is fair
I will not forego her for the price, because you write so earnestly.
vi. 253. 1 p.
SIR WILLIAM BROWNE to SIR ROBERT SYDNEY.
1602, April 27. Flushing.-Enclosing a copy of a letter from
George Gilpin dated 19th April, N.S. (with one from the Council
of State of the same date ordering a muster of their forces)
stating that the Council had desired him that there should be a
muster at Flushing on the 24th April N.S.
The day was past before I received these letters. I have
written to Gilpin to hinder the urging of it again. They had
so long discontinued the mustering of the Queen's garrisons
that I would not consent to the renewal of the custom till I
had advertised you.
vi. 257. 11 pp.
SIR WILLIAM BROWNE to SIR ROBERT SYDNEY.
1602, April 27. Flushing." This shall second my other
to tell your Lordship that there entred into Ostend on Munday
nyght last 78 sayle with provisions, among which there went in
11 ships with ryse fagotts and 2 or 3 laden with straw, and good
store of provision of deale bordes and other poles of tymber,
and 300 last of beare and great quantity of corne.
No great
harme was done by the enemy, thoghe he shott much; one
vittailer which another ship rann against was sunke, yett had
leysure to gett one board the Admirall that lyeth there, and
most of the goodes were saved, and then the shipp sunke:
another shipp comming out had the spryte sayle shott of, and was
abandouned by the shippers, who gott into there little boate;
and the shipp having som 30 souldiours in her, being not
succoured, fell on the east syde into the enemyes hands."
"The enemy as yett maketh no new gabionados towards the
Geule, butt as itt seemes hath employed all that provision to
the fortefying his camp. They of the towne have made in the
corner of the Pekles bulwark a battery, which cannot be taken
away by the enemy, to beat them if they shold attempt to make
that new gabionado; and have lykewyse made an other by the
east ravelin to answer that. All the shipps came for the most
part in by the Geule, the new haven till sluces be made
being unprofitable butt only to go out att: and against the
new battery which the enemy makes under his catt of the
downe which will conteyne 16 peeccs, we rayse the curtain of
the west bulwark 8 foote hygher to cover the towne, for
otherwyse he wold do much harme."
"For all the enemy can do yett, I hear this day by Captain
Calvert that there work uppon the Lanterne att west sinketh
very much, and so doth there catt in the downes; the south
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carre, which was cutt of, is made stronge, and that which was
cutt of is made a half moone; and the west carre is lykewyse
very much strengthened, and that which was cutt of from itt is
made a very good counterscarpe, and watered round about.
And if they had yett more ryse they wold do well enough in
towne they feare more the winter to com then the enemy this
sommer as itt seemes, yett there dye very many of sicknes."
vi. 256. 1 p.
SIR WILLIAM BROWNE to SIR ROBERT SYDNEY.
1602, April 29. Flushing.-"That which I writt to your
Lordship yesterday by Adams was of the estate of Ostende,
of our raysing the curtain of Helmont 8 foot hygher against
the offence of the new battery raysed by the enemy att the foot
of the catt they have in the downes. .. I writt also how
the sicknes beegins to vex them much in Ostende, and butt that
fresh troopes do continually refresh them the forces wold
quickly decay. I wryte thus much again least happely the
letters I sent by Adams shold miscary."
These men have alredy the newes from Caron what a
good sollicitour Sir Francis Vere is for them to her Majesty,
and what good effect he hath broght matters unto for succours,
and forbearance of mony the States shold otherwyse pay her
Majesty so that these men beleve much in him. Lieftenant
Jhonson and my man have bene att Tergoes and bought a grey
mare of 7 yeares old, which they say will serve the tourne.
Your lordship cold have sent to none that hath less judgment
in buying a mare then myself, butt I do my best."
vi. 251.
1 p.
SIR WILLIAM BROWNE to SIR ROBERT SYDNEY.
1602, May 4. Flushing.-I hear this day that the enemy has
assembled 7 or 8 thousand men in Braband, by Machelin at
Dyffeld, and assembles also in the land of Wasse. His Excellency
it is thought will not stay long before he be in the field. I am
going to the Hague, but mean not to be absent above 6 or 8
days. Yesterday by a shipper of this town that came from
Rochell I understand the speech is there, that there are in
Passage in Biscay 15 galleys, and as many in another place.
This day came a ship from "Port a Port"); I spake with
a passenger who tells me of a great fleet that lies ready at the
Croyne; as the speech goes the preparation is for Ireland.
"I
'I writt to your Lordship of Baronius. I have since talked
with Mr. Valck, who told me that he had writt to your Lordship
of him, so that I shall not need to speake to your Lordship of him,
only this, that as I hear he saith that by the Collegium of Rome
pro propagande fide [sic] he was chosen out to be sent about
that busines into the parts of Christendom; and having his com-
(1) Oporto ?
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mission, a new reconciled frend of his came to congratulate that
charge unto him; to whom he sayd that he was himself nothing
prowd of itt, being a charge which must be full of great cruelty
to be executed. So he parted from Rome, butt having to passe
by Tenon, which is hard by Gineva, where lykewyse there is a
Collegium propagandæ fidei, he there received a letter from a
secrett frend at Rome, that his speeches were much mislyked
at Rome, and that itt was thoght he wold be called to question.
Wheruppon, as he saith, knowing that if he once came in
question there was no hope to gett out of the inquisitors hands,
he resolved to shyft for him self, and so escaped from Tenon and
came to Desdiguieres: and so hath since passed forward."
"Monsieur Valck hath very kyndly lent me divers discourses of
his which I have not only redd, butt also coppyed out by stelth,
which att my retorne out of Holland I will send to your Lord-
ship, if I may know your desyre to have them, or that you have
not seen them. I wold have sent them now butt then I shold not
have kept any coppy for my self: they were recommended to
me as matter of som secrett. The wrytings by name are these:
Stato del partito Ugonotto in Franza: Status religionis in
Germania: Status relligionis in Rhætia: Summa capitum
confœderationis adversus hereticos: Memorie della cose che
si devono spedire per la confraternita: Sommario delli dissegni
del papa: Libro di tutte le congregationi e consegli della corte
Romana. I feard your Lordship wold not have sent them me
again, or els I wold have sent them now, thogh I have butt
new copied them out, and have not yett redd them over again.
If by your Lordship's next letter I may understand your
pleasure, I will do what you shall commaund me. They be
dangerous plotts: the matter well worthy the reading."
pag pin
vi. 259. 1 p.
SIR WILLIAM BROWNE to SIR ROBERT SYDNEY.
1602, May 4. Flushing." I have with much adoe provided
your Lordship a mare, the fairest that is to be gott; but she is
very dear, the cost in mony one and twenty pounds, and in
charges for those that went to Tergoes and for unshipping her
10s., and for the charges whyle she is hear nothing, only for her
fraught over." If you should not like her, rather than you should
think it an ill bargain, I will take her, and my man Rowe's
brother will send her into the country.
PS." The gentleman you sent to me is no kynred of myne;
indeed my father was acquainted with his father, by the meanes
of Mr. Fleetwood of our cuntry, for this Kyngland's grandmother
was a Fleetwood.”
vi. 260. p.
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SIR WILLIAm Browne to SIR ROBERT SYDNEY.
1602, May 20. Flushing.—I returned out of Holland yester-
night, and found here your two letters. Touching the first I
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am well assured I wrote of the Duke of Nevers passing this way.
I am of your opinion that letters be sometimes intercepted.
As concerning your desire for the Spanish anchor, I will this
day inquire for it. The instrument the Master Gunner spake
to you of is not of that moment that it deserves your esteem,
unless it can be more exact in that operation than it is; the
use of it you cannot well know, unless he that caused it to be
made come to shew it; he is one of the canoniers. I cannot so
fully answer the second letter, but in a few days will lay open
my grieves with that respect that is fitting. As touching
P. Sydney and Browne I do not see but that gentlemen here have
as good respect given them as in any place; but we have not
many gentlemen, for few gentlemen desire to stay in garrison,
when there is service abroad.
vi. 261. 1 p.
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SIR WILLIAM BROWNE to SIR ROBERT SYDNEY.
1602, May 20. Flushing.--Though the English forces came
10 days ago, his Excellency not being assured of his German
horse did not stir. He told me at my first being with him that
he would not stay above 14 days. The design is kept close; some
speak of spoiling Brabant, and going forward into the land of
Wast; some of taking "the fare" before Antwerp and cutting
the dyke; some of going into Artois and Hainault. The
estimate is 15,000 foot and 5,000 horse, or 4,500 at least. The
army it seems is to be tripartite; Sir F. Vere to have the
English and a proportion of horse; Grave William another, and
his Excellency the third. Ten companies of English, I heard
his Excellency say, should be left behind. If nothing of great
moment is performed, it will shake the good estate of the
Government of these provinces. Ostend is an infinite charge,
which they will hardly be able to undergo another year, if they
suffer the enemy to do what he can. As yet the town is in no
danger; they have projected a traverse to seawards, to break the
force of the winter storms.
My drum brings word from Sluce that
Sluce that the enemy
determines to build a fort at Newerhaven. If the galleys in
Spain be bound hither, it is like enough; but he must keep
a good number of men there till the fort be builded, and how he
can spare so many from Ostend I cannot see.
There are
English men in the galleys at Sluce about whom I spoke to Mr.
Gilpin and to Mons. Barnevelt; but no good could be done for
them. . Lord Gray, as we hear, comes over, under Sir F.
Vere, to command certain horse; but others have a promise
from his Excellency for the command of the 3 English troops.
At Emden the division of factions is such that, though they
be all of one religion, they cannot agree in their mutual resisting
the Count's forces.
Collins, ii. 251; from D, 111,
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SIR WILLIAM BROWNE to SIR ROBERT SYDNEY.
1602, May 21. Flushing.-You were enquired after with
great affection by his Excellency and the Counts, as also by
Monsieur Temple and Monsieur Barnevelt. They asked when
you would come over; I said you had purposed to be here by
the middle of June, and that nothing but your process to recover
your right of my Lord your uncle's land could keep you in
England.
The French ambassador told me he thought the leaguer
might fall in Flanders. I rest confident, seeing her Majesty's
forces are lent them, in a sort, to relieve Ostend, that
they will not employ them unless to a purpose to cause the
raising of the siege. Barnevelt asked what news I had out of
France: I told him I heard that Mons. de Favas informed the
King he could assemble 10,000 men, but that I knew not how
to believe these French shows. Notwithstanding, said he, it
may well be, seeing the Spaniards have of late surprised Bourg
and another passage that belonged to the King of France. So
I perceive he hath some opinion that the French King is moved
with the preparations in Spain.
Collins ii. 253; from D. 112.
STATEMENT by HENRICK LENARTSON OF TERGOW, shipper.
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Six
[1602?](¹). Eleven months ago he went from Roterdam
in a shipp to St. Sebastian and there arrested, first emprisoned
32 weekes, sett after uppon the gallye 5 weekes; they were
broght over land from St. Sebastian to St. Anderes and there
were putt in the gally; there were 6 gallies in St. Anderes. The
marchant of the shipp they were taken in loosed them being
one of Anwerp. A month since they were released, and tooke
passage in a Skottsman at Portegalett: they sayd there to
them that these 6 gallyes, and 2 other that shold come to them
out of Spayne, and they, shold joyne together and come into
Flaunders to Dunkerk, Nuport or Sluce, or where they best cold :
no more men of warr lye there, they hear of no armado.
gallions were made at passage; they are gone, as they sayd, to
the Croyne about 6 weekes since they putt to sea: to Portagalett
or Bilbow 6 more gallions made; 2 of Bilbow be out, and the
other 4 one of them passed out that day that they came thence.
About a month or 5 weeks since they came, and every day after
they were to draw out an other, becaus by reason of a sand that
lyes before the haven they cold not all in one day be broght out.
About 4 ensines of Italiens that had bene uppon the gallions
that laye at Bilbow that were putt aboard the gallies; other
folkes saw they nott, and these were to come into Flanders with
the gallies. There was no speech there of any armado that they
wold this year make out, only of these gallies that shold come
(1) Undated, but possibly in May, 1602; the watermark is the same as that
on the letters of 20 May and 21 May.
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for Flaunders. A new generall they sayd was come out of the
Low Cuntryes that shold come with the gallies hether and bring
mony with him for the souldiours."
"Antonius Bamasen of Roterdam in the same shipp with the
other. They went 9 and 9 with a chayne about there neck from
St. Sebastian by land to St. Anderes. The marchant called
Denys de Larmite; he being hyghly favored by the King re-
leased them: 2 dayes after they were released; they stayd
from Sunday being losed till Tuesday: just a moneth now since
they went from St. Anderes. The Italians wer not trusted to
go in the gallions from Passage to the Groyne; therfore they
putt of there owne folks and sent them to be putt into the gallies
itt is an Italien a young man that shold come with the gallies as
general they saw him butt know not his name.”
iii. 21a. 1 p.
SIR WILLIAM BROWNE to SIR ROBERT SYDNEY.
1602, May 24. Flushing.-
Flushing." His Excellencyes potents are
alredy come into Zeland; for all the companyes of English
there go only 7 Zeland companyes, they are to be by the 6 of
this there moneth of June before Dort, and by the 10th they
wilbe redy to march. The German rutters are to be, as I hear,
this day or tomorrow in the States territoryes."
"I received a letter written on Fryday last from the Haghe,
that Sir Francis Vere was comme that morning thether, and
that theruppon there wold be a speedy consultation to what
resolution they shall betake themselves. Som think hear that
they are yett doutfull what to doo, yett by a letter from
Monsieur Justinus itt shold seeme that itt is most certen that
there projects be great, and therfore can not be so uncerten;
for he wrytes thus unto mee :--L'armeè sera plus grande et
plus belle que celles queut este. en campagne les annees
passees. Il fault aussi esperer que les fruicts seront aussi
plus grands, et que Dieu continuera ses benedictions sur
les belles enterprinses de son Excellence; lesquelles comme
je veux esperer apporteront un changement bien avantageux
en nos affaires, nommement si la guerre se ralume du coste de
la France par le moien de M. de Savoy, etc.-So that itt seemes
(thogh in my poore opinion they wilbe deceived) that they
imagin som seconding of there busines by the warres in Fraunce.
:
That which makes these men to be doutfull what they shall
do, as I heare, is the assured fear they have that 16 gallyes be
comming of which I hard somwhat yesterday of a Portuges
that came from Anwerpe, and passed on Wensday last past by
the enemyes camp att West and throghe Newport; who reports
the Archduke to have bene lately very sick of a daungerous
ague, and very melancholy that matters fall out no better for
him before Ostend; he saith that he meaneth himself to go from
Ostend and to go into Brabant to meet with his Excellency; and
that the Infanta goeth to lye att Ghent, where her lodging was
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preparing as he came throgh Ghent; he saith also that 3000
men were to go from the campe before Ostend with the Arch-
duke; he sayd that the Amirante was dayly expected at the
camp before Ostend, and that itt seemed the Archduke stayed
only his comming; he saith that the captens that began to make
them howses or cabans lyke howses he sawe them stand un-
built."
"As I was wryting thus much came a passage from Ostend.
I spake with one that tells me that the mount which the enemy
hath raysed at West seeth so flatly into the towne as that they
are forced to abandon the towne now and dwell under the walls :
there is great sicknes in towne, there dyes as he sayeth (if I may
beleve him, for he is a Skott) 20 a day."
"Yonker de Vorne, that was Governor of Skinks Skonce, is
this day broght from thence, being dead of sicknes. There is
an Italien, as he sayth, comme over who assures them
that there are butt 4 regiments left before Ostend, and
that the Archduke is with the rest and all the forces he
can assemble in Little Brabant. There is come certain
shippers that served aboard the Dunkirkers gott away from
them, who tell me that the number of the shipps of warr
of Dunkirk that be of any burden be only 8, wherof 7 be now
.(att Dunkirk, and one called the Pearle in Spayne. They
talk in Dunkirk of the comming of gallyes: they say [that there
are] uppon the stocks at Dunkirk 4 ships in good forwardnes,
of 80 and 90 last the peece, and one gallye . . half finished,
greater then any of those at Sluce: butt they say that they are
in great want of marriners to man out there boates.”
vi. 262. 1½ pp.
SIR WILLIAM BROWNE to SIR ROBERT SYDNEY.
1602, May 30. Flushing.-His Excellency is gone from the
Hage and all the forces gone up the Mase and the Leck. Mr.
Gilpin writ that the rendezvous would be about Geldersweert.
I hear his Excellency himself is gone to Eutrecht. The ruyters
are said to be at Deusborch. There was long disputing about
how it was to be undertaken, which Mr. Gilpin was not pleased
to see. Lord Grey arrived here on Wednesday, and on Friday
took his journey upwards. Sir F. Vere wrote that he should
have contentment; some say the command of the English
and Scots horse.
Count Hohenlo it seems will stay at
home, to look to the back door and answer any attempt of the
enemy. Ten companies of English are to stay behind.
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From Ostend :-the Archduke with the Infanta went thence
on Wednesday; they do not approach more than they did, and
no artillery is yet planted on their new platform.
Hear are
5 companyes redy to go thether, to refresh som of them which
have bene longest there; the sicknes increaseth there dayly."
(1) The MS. is damaged.
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Skippers that ran away from Dunkirk, and had been not above
5 weeks ago in Passage, report that there were then no galleys
there, only a speech that some were to come; yet you heard
confidently more than a month ago that there were 16 galleys
there.
Collins ii. 253, omitting the end; from D. 113.
SIR WILLIAM BROWNE to SIR ROBERT SYDNEY.
1602, June 1. Flushing.-There are at Dunkirk on the stocks
four ships, and a galley half-made, which is greater than any
at Sluce. Yesterday there came 35 slaves of these countries, who
were released by the Amirante according to his promise, to have
attestation. I hear he commands at Ostend in the Archduke's
absence. "Our poore countrymen that be there in the gallyes
lyc and can not be released. I mean when I send him th'attes-
tation to wryte to him for them." All their galleys at Sluce are
fitted to come out, but they cannot man above three well, and
those that are come here say that they will not dare till Spinola
come with some 10 or 12 galleys more; it is confirmed that
they were coming, but what with foul weather and the ships that
had them in chase they were driven to Pharol or Porte Maric.
His Excellency and most of the commanders are gone to
Eutrick and so to the rendezvous at the Tolhowse. Unless it be
to spoil those parts I know not what moves him to go up so far. . .
Yesterday our Admiral of Zeland went to convoy 5 companies
to Ostend. Your letter of the point I wrote yesterday, though
otherwise kindly written, has much troubled me, and "made
me think with my self, why shold I take that paynes to serve
my Lord so diligently and faithfully, when with just doing the
service of the garrison I myght have as much thanke, for my
Lord is content to glaunce at mee in disgracing my autority
in this place.'
Collins, ii. 254, with omissions; from D. 114.
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SIR WILLIAM BROWNE to SIR ROBERT SYDNEY.
1602, June 5. Flushing." Becaus your Lordship may
understand fully the state of Ostend as itt is since my last,
I send your Lordship coppyes of both my letters received from
Ostend from the Lord of Kassells, Monsieur de Locres brother,
who is generall of the artillery there: "-
'
COPIE.
Monsieur, &c. Je n'ay voulu faillir, &c. L'enemy a fort
avanze la platteforme, au cartier de west aiant recommence
ce nuict passe une autre ligne de la ditte platteforme tendant
vers le suid, et a ce qui semble faict estat d'approcher
par la le west ravelin: de mesmes font semblant de vouloir
approcher le west carre de Zuyden, sans toustesfois avoir
commence quelque ouvrage a telle fin. A ce que tant
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les prisoniers que ceux qui se sont venus rendre nous disent,
il y sont partis 5 regiments du west: quant a l'ost n'en povons
avoir certaines nouvelles, si non que remarquons les gardes
diminues de la moitie: quant a nous autres sommes plus affliges
de vehementes maladies et vraiement pestilentiales, lesquelles
s'augmentent de jour en jour. Le Colonel Dienen voord est
trespasse de maladie. d'Ostende le 3 de Juing.
Monsieur, J'ay receu la vostre, &c. Des nouvelles ny a rien
pardeza. L'enemy fortefie en grande diligence son camp de tout
costes a ce quon peut voir. L'Archduc est party comme vous
escris par ma derniere, aiant amene quant et [sic] luy 4 ou 5
regiments de west et quelques troupes d'ost, combien que n'en
scavons point particulierement, tant y a quils tiennent forte
guarde de peur de n'estre examine quelque jour plus particu-
lierement, &c."
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Ma
"Postscripte.-A ceste instant avons prins 4 prisoniers d'ost,
dont les deux nous ont confesse, que l'enemy travaille journelle-
ment pour faire la saucisse, sous faveur de la quelle ils pensent
mettre en effect l'ouvrage par eux destine a l'emboucheure de
la Geule, et est faict en sorte qu'ensuict: ils ont des grandes
cercles de bois comme la roue dun chariot, mais bien encores
unesfois si grandt, lesquelles ils veulent remplir avecque de la
fascine, tellement quils estiment que le canon ne leur pourra
acunement endommager, et cela ils rouleront jusques a la place
ou que leur intention sera de commencer ledit ouvrage. Ce quil
en viendra le temps et l'experience nous apprendra: par pro-
vision avons huict pieces de canon affaictes sur la dicte place.
Ostende le 12 de Juing, 1602.”
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I understand by them that come thence that as yett the
enemy hath planted no artillery uppon his new plattforme.
A lieftenant that hath bene prisoner att Bruges and came home
on Thursday reports that the enemy shold be yett 6 or 7000
before Ostend, and that Rivas shold commaund there, which I
can hardly becleve; well may he commaund a quarter."
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The States have no other newes butt that the Amirante
commaunds, and 4 dayes past he wrote a letter to your Lordship
or to the commaunder in your Lordship's absence to desyre
attestation of the sending homme of 35 prisoners which were of
this country, his promys and bond to the States being butt for
30; and this letter is dated at Newport the 3rd of June, so that
he was att Newport when the Archduke was gone thence, by
which I presume that he commaunds. Thoghe he have sent
these 35, yett itt seemes the States will cavill with him, or rather
speake home unto him, in that he hath not sent certen principall
men which they desyred most. There is by the States Generall
a certen commissary deputed to go into all the parts of Spayne
to enquyre for such prisoners as be there, that they may be
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released according to the treaty. There lye hear 24 shipps to
go to Ostend with provisions and watch the first oportunity."
vi. 266. 2 pp. Partly French.
SIR JOHN THROCKMORTON to SIR ROBERT SYDNEY.
1602, June 5. Flushing. As to Gillis' matter, whose being
in the town is public. I have touched nothing against him, but
it is for your honour to maintain the reputation of the garrison,
which I find falleth to decay. The matter betwixt Capt Wig-
more's lieutenant and his sergeant is likewise serious, that a
sergeant for his villainy turned out of another place should not
only bear office under you but be maintained against his superior
officers. The lieutenant's behaviour has not been otherwise
than beseems an honest officer. I beseech you on his behalf;
his captain owes him small love.
...
The case for these States at Emden seems somewhat better,
but I fear the issue. Our Holland army is now ready: I fear
we set our hearts on the vain strength of men too much. We
shall now see the States' fortune in offensive war. "The greatest
part of their armie be newe men and unpractised : a great armie
and I feare me will prove unweldye, cheaflye in that I thincke
theire is not anye commaunder in yt whoe hathe marshaled
suche an other, espetiallye to affrunt suche an experyensed
enimie as theie have in heade of them. . . The enemie lyck-
wise promisethe him selfe to saufe his heade unbroken. He
gathereth about Gaunt; and undoubtedlye his armie willbe neare
15 or 16 thousand hors and foote, besydes 5 thousand he will still
continewe before Ostend. . . He fyghteth at home unweryed,
in good hart, in his cunterie and passages well knowne to him
selfe; againste our weryed armie, out of our cunterie, I meane
from our rivers, and as farre from anye neadfull provitions."
vi. 267. 21 pp.
SIR WILLIAM BROWNE to SIR ROBERT SYDNEY.
1602, June 5. Flushing.-Acknowledging his letter of 28
May. I writ at large of my grief by the surgeon's brother;
I am now grieved that I writ of it, seeing you have expounded
your meaning. In the circumstances of my service I may haply
give you no full satisfaction, but in my true meaning to serve
you honestly I will never err.
I heard Lord Greye was to have command of the English
horse; but I hear not of any division that he shall command.
I hear since that the horse he brought over are come back
to Barghen ap Zoom. On Tuesday Sir F. Vere was yet
at Ryswick; his great command is grudged at by French,
Dutch and English. Valck told me he marvelled that
her Majesty would not join any man with him, and that
it lay in her only. I told him that he, with the power
he had gotten among them, did make her believe that he could
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if he were absolute in his command, manage matters for her
service as he pleased, and that he had the States at his devotion.
"So he hath indeed, said M. Valck,; and of late the matter
being touched to Barnevelt of the great autority that was given
to M. Vere, he answered: Que voules vous, nous sommes trop
avant avec luy pour pouvoir aslur(1) retranchir quelque chose: or
in such lyke wordes." I told him I heard Barnevelt was lately
advised not to bend so much to Sir F. Vere, and it was his prac-
tice that so much graced Sir F. Vere above all men else. Many
here and some above are nothing affected unto him; Barnevelt
only is his friend.
Sir Edward Conway goes to the camp; Captain Gardner
is made sergeant-major of the Briel, and in the absence of
Conway by provision Lieutenant Governor; one Lieut. Sedgwick
(who was Danyell Vere's lieutenant and for abuses in musters
cast lately by the States) is made Captain of my Lord's company
there, and by provision made sergeant-major. It is thought that
Sir F. Vere will thrust him into command of part of the English.
We have certain in prison here for counterfeiting merchants'
hands and seals; in this country he that counterfeits to such
purpose, dies for it; but I will not be hasty till I hear your
pleasure.
Collins ii. 255, with omissions; from D. 115.
SIR WILLIAM BROWNE to SIR ROBERT SYDNEY.
1602, June 5. Flushing.-I send extracts from two letters
to a friend of mine at Middelburg from the Hagh of 7th and 9th
June N.S. The letters were in Dutch, to this purpose :
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"Men make hear great preparation for his Excellencyes
departure with this land leager, wherunto my lords the States
prepare them selves lykewyse, to depart on Monday next
comming towards Arnam, and from thence to Sgravenwaert and
to Tolehuis, where men have opinon that our Dutch horse wilbe.
There are also som feeld pieces shipped to go thether; in my
opinion itt seemes that they will march directly throgh the
enemyes land to unsett Ostend. Our horse, reckning in the
number the Dutch horse, are sayd to be 6 thowsand strong, and
our foot twenty thowsand. The trayn of waggens 3 thowsand,
and 3 horses to every waggen; the officers of that trayn every
one a horse to ryde on; so that I thinke that since the year '77
we never had such a leaguer together. Our enemy, as the
intelligence goeth, seemes will not be redy till the middest of
July, and that the Archduke is looked for att Brussells, and that
the Amirante shall command over the campe before Ostend."
"The letters from Emden of the last of May from our deputyes
there contayn that som of our companyes lye in the suburbs,
butt that the magistrates and the 40 that governe can not yett
agree to lett them into the towne, fearing more inconvenience
(1) à l'heure.
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as to loose there neutrality, desyring very instantly that they
wil lye there in hope that there matters may be better delt in,
and to this lands contentment: and if any daunger myght fall
out, that then they wold venture them selves for them, lyfe and
goodes, and in case of more occasion wold open the portes for
them and lett them in. De Grave of Vrieslant, as itt seemes,
will accord to no composition, and as itt is sayd that of late
having a very costly new hatt on his head, plucked it of, and
cast it in the fyer, with these furious speeches, that he had
rather be burning himself in the hell fyer before he wold forbear
to do his uttermost to make him self master of Emden. Haghe
the 7th Junii, 1602."
PS." I think to go with our lords along to Arnhem, where
they meane to make butt short abode, butt will alone see the
mustering, and seing his Excellency on horsback retourne."
"The other extract of the 9th Junii, written the 2 of June
out of Emden.”
"Th'emperours embassadors have urged earnestly the
magistrates and principall burghers of this towne, with all good
maner of persuasions, to laye asyde there armes, and to discharg
there new levyed men: and the 20 parsons in the mandat of the
Emperor to suffer the Grave to have the execution of, discharg-
ing them of there service; and to shew the required duty and
obedience; and so was there mercy now open unto them, other-
wyse they were to expect all rigour. Wheruppon they of the
towne, having discovered certen secrett commotion under the
mariners, took som of them prisoners; and that the Grave with
1600 men was com ryght under the towne, undoutedly to fall
uppon the towne. The magistrates resolved to lett in the 4
companyes of souldiours that lay in the suburbs this present
morning about 3 of the clock, with little rumour and without
sound of drumme, which accordingly is done; and so the
chaunce is tourned and the Grave disappointed of his
practyses."
"I send you the Dutch extract ittself, least I shold not well
have translated itt: the companyes are sayd to be 300 strong
apeece.'
M. Valck, with whom I was speaking on Thursday, "seemes
yett to mislyke our too farr marching from the waters which
are so great a commodity unto us. The havens, have bene
commanded to be shutt in every place in Holland and
Zelant from the 6 till the 14th; and now I think this day wilbe
the first day of marching, thogh the 14th were appointed and the
muster was to be on the 13th. I mervell why Sir Francis Vere
shold stay so long behynd, for as I wrate to your Lordship in
another letter he was sayd to be on Tuesday att Ryswick, butt
on Munday he was certenly there and his owne company still
in Delph; which hath made me think whether he may have
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an intent to come towards Ostend with the proportion he once
demaunded: butt then mee thinks again that the commanding
of the third part of so fayre an army should dispute against
Som think that his Excellency will march as hygh upp
as he can, to have the better passage over ryvers with his
army and avoyd straytes."
mee.
"The newes is that the forces expected out of Italy wilbe
at Namures within 12 or 14 dayes; whether that he hath an
intent to meet them, for whose better passage the Archduke is
sayd to have sent 1200 horse, that tyme will learn us, or
whether he will upp into the Walche lands and fetch that
compas about and so come into Flaunders. Butt in my
poore judgment he shall not advysedly dare to do that, unles
he have intelligence in som great townes or otherwyse that there
be correspondence between him and the French; for I will not
beleve that he will beseege any place farr within land, thogh
som have opinion of Mastricht, and yett think again that that
place will not force him to leavy his siege from Ostend, which is
that which our state requyres. Men yett will talk of a desseign
about Anwerp but I cannot beleev itt."
"The States have newes that th'enemy transports his forces
dayly into Brabant, and that certen of the bands of ordinance
are come unto him; som say that he wilbe 12 thowsand
strong of foote besydes his horse. I do assure my self if his
Excellency march farr he shalbe fought with, which somtymes
makes me think that for all this they will in the end, when
they have drawne the enemy upp towards them, turne head
of a sodayne with a great part of there army this way.
The Grave van Hohenlo shall have left with him 25 or 20
companyes of foot and som horse, besydes those companyes
which may be spared hear in Zelant, which will not be
many, thogh there be butt 7 gone to the camp: butt there are
6 more att Ostend, and there are butt 30 in all; and those rest
are 3 in Tertole Iland, 3 in Tergoos, 3 in Axell, 2 at Turneuse,
3 at Lillo and Liefskins Hook, and one at Beervliet : where the
other be I know not, or whether indeed they be butt 28 in all.
Now what may be spared of these your Lordship may judge,
yett som may be spared if the enemy be not strong in the
frontiers herabouts; mee thinks he shold yett keep men to
stopp the passages of Flaunders."
"I hear that beesydes my Lord Greys horse which came
with him, which I hear are comme Barghen to make them-
selves redy and stronger, I hear that 2 companyes more of
horse shold be gone thether with them. I hear for certen
that for all the wryting before from the Hagh, that there
be certen of the States deputed to go along with his Excellency,
and Joachimi of Zelant is one. I have layd the best projects
I can to gett continuall newes from the campe, and I hope I
shall have itt first, I do not yett beleve that they wilbe, when
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they have left the companyes of horse and foot with the Grave
Hollack which are ment, that they wilbe much above 15 or 16
thowsand foot and 5000 horse; yett Huissens told me that his
Excellency made assured account to march 21 thowsand foot
besydes horse. God for the good of England send them good
success, and for this poore lands sake also. His Excellency is
a wyse prince and worthy souldiour, butt he hath a number of
raw souldiours, and diversity of ill agreing nations; and the
Germans your lordship knoweth, no longer peny, no longer
service, and happely subject, being of the Empire, to an Emperors
command and corruption; and the French not all of the
relligion, nay, divers captens and commanders Papists, and not
unpossible butt that in this sodayn amas of new companyes,
good numbers may be shuffled in by the Archdukes procurement
uppon occasion to do him som sygnall service."
vi. 268.
3 pp.
SIR WILLIAM BROWNE to SIR ROBERT SYDney.
1602, June 7. Flushing.-No news from the camp. Some
say they were yesterday yet at Skink Skonce. "The first of
June
the Generall States and others followed the
Counsell of State, being lykewyse gone on Saturday, whom Mr.
Gilpin hath promysed to meet shortly, by which I gesse that
for all that his Excellency makes semblant to march upp so
hygh, yett that he meanes to fall back again som nearer way:
by Mr. Gilpin's letters to me of the first of June there were
arryved som 1200 rutters alredy, and the rest were on there
way coming. The Conte Hohenlo was with much adoe per-
suaded to stay behynd to gard the frontiers and was skant well
pleased, butt now seemes better contented and is gone to lye at
Buren and those partes.
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"I have som little knowledg of certein cross sayles that lye
above in redines and are laden with meale, corne and other
provisions, which are to meet his Excellency, God knowes
where, unles itt be at Gravelin or Dunkirk; butt if he go by
land I feare he wilbe fought with before he come there,
uppon such advantages as thoghe he breake throgh them yett
will consume som part of his army: how trew this newes is
I know not, and therfore dare not affirme itt thoghe itt be told
me that itt commes de bonne main. I heard yesterday that
there were letters come from Anwerp which conteyned that the
Archduke did bring forces again out of Brabant into Flaunders.
I can not tell what to beeleve, butt as I writt to your Lordship
in my last I am of opinion that he will furnish the passages
into Flaunders very strongly. We have in the meane tyme an
extraordinary prayer and fasting day on Wensday next."
PS.—“ This morning came one from Ostend where all things
are as my last mentioned, butt the enemy holds himself very
still as if allmost there were never a man there, The sicknes
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continewes great in Ostend, so that there dye 30 or 40 every
day. Itt seemes the enemy wold allure them to sally by
making as thoghe he were very weake.”
vi. 269. 1 p.
SIR WILLIAM Browne to SIR ROBERT SYDNEY.
1601, June 12. Flushing.-Your letters of 12th May came
but yesterday; they were sent it seems by Mr. Lyndsey, who
was arrested in London and kept them by him till now. I am
glad the mare likes you well. I hope to get the anchor speedily;
I must buy it of the Admiralty. I have had one of the
instruments made for myself, which I will send to you, as also
Baronius' discourses.
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Sir Edward Conway is gone to the leaguer with Sir
Francis Vere, and somwhat he shall commaund as I hear."
I write not this that I have a thought for myself. I would
not quit your love and service to follow him [Vere] if I
might be next unto him. I doubt not your fortune will float
hereafter to your contentment, and then hope to be partaker
of your favours.
vi. 270.
1 p.
SIR WILLIAM BROWNE to SIR ROBERT SYDNEY.
1602, June 12. Flushing.-Since the assembly of the forces
I have had no letters from the camp. Only I learn that on
Tuesday last they lay all still. Three bridges are ready, to
march over when they list. The States General are at
Nemeghem. Barnevelt himself is resolved to go along the
journey with his Excellency. The intelligence which his
Excellency is said to have with some great town in the enemy's
country I wrote to you in my last.
"Our English, and so all the campe, have trayned 2 tymes
a day since the meeting of the army. My Lord Grey keepes
with his Excellency; what commaund he shall have I can not
yett learne.
Itt seemes that itt was false that his company
was come to Barghen, for I hear that all his horse are with him
att the campe. I hear now that there are only 3 English
companyes that stay behynd, which are Sir Callisthenes
Brookes, Sir Edward Reades and that which was Captain
Ryders company. I am ashamed that I can wryte your Lord-
ship no more assured tydings, for of our nombers the report
is yett so uncerten that I know not what to beeleve. I sawe a
letter that came from Amsterdam which spake of 146 ensignes
of foot that were mustered, 35 cornetts of horse of the States
horse, and 28 cornett of rutters, and 3600 wagens:
som say
that the enemy lyeth neare them somwhat strong, som say that
he hath putt 4000 into Mastricht, and that the Archduke is
still att Ghent and will stay there till he see what way his
Excellencyes army will take,"
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"Ostend is not much travelled with the enemy, butt is
after the wonted manner in good state butt for sicknes which
yett continewes: there goeth boates in dayly; there are gone
in within these 4 dayes 76 boates with provisions; this day
goeth there 10 or 12 more. Som will say that this new
invented engin to stopp the Geule will turne to nothing.
There is gone from the east syde 8 canon lately to the
Archduke to accompany the army he hath in redynes: som say
that in all he hath drawne 20 canon away from Ostend to go
with him they are not on the cast syde above 1300 strong.
""
PS." I know not whether I writt to your lordship in my
last or not of 2 shipps of Middleburgh, whereof the Longebarque
is one, which in comming from the East Indyes being them
selves laden with peper yett adventured uppon a carrack, which
they tooke in the ende by composition: she is sayd to be
worth at least 600 thowsand pounds sterling.'
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I hear since that there are butt 2000 wagens of the lands
provyding; the rest may bee captens wagens, etc. I hear also
that his Excellency shold have som enterpryse in hand, and to
that end that he setts 4 soldiours uppon a wagen, what itt is
or how certen I know not."
vi. 271. 1 pp.
SIR WILLIAM BROWNE to SIR ROBERT SYDNEY.
1602, June 13. Flushing." I send your Lordship herunder
translated a letter which was sent by a generall of convoyes and
lycenses to a frend of his att Middlebourgh. For my part I have
received no one letter from the campe, which I wonder much att;
I imagin that a stay is made of most letters which pass. The
letter above sayd is to this purpose:-Syr, In hast I wold lett
you know that this morning at 8 of the clock, being the 20th of
June, his Excellency with the States is looked for hear, 18
peeces of artillery being broght hear on land to be caryed throgh
the towne, the which with all our infantery shall pass throgh
to be this evening on the Maze syde; the brydges or shipps
thertoo to pass the Maze go lykewyse hence, so that also there
passeth throgh withall 5 or 600 wagens and about 2000 horse.
The cavallery passeth about an howers going above the towne,
that they may meet together at once this evening about the
Maze neare to Monyck, where this next nyght the brydge shalbe
layd, to go over to-morrow; so that henceforth you shall have
better meanes to heare from the camp in your quarters then we
heareabouts. I gesse that our troopes shall to morrowe not go
farr. About 3000 wagens go with the cavallery from Sgraven-
weert to the Mase, which shall lykewyse march as I sayd beefore
about an howers going above the towne. His Excellency rydes
away hence this nyght or in the morning early to the Maze
lykewyse; the profitt hereof of the busines I hope Zeland
shall have the best part of, which I pray God for &c,'
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“Hear is a man of Sir William Loveles who was on Thursday
at 10 of the clock at Nemeghem: Sir Francis Vere was then
come thether with all the English, butt by this letter itt seemes
that all the troopes shall passe the same way. Your Lordship
hath hard of the bookes that the States have printed, and as I
hear strewed abroad in the enemyes townes, which one wrytes
to me, butt yett I dare not much assure so much, that there
is that effect wrought by them as that one is come and gone
to Barnevelt to have pryvate conference in the name of one of
the States of the other syde; butt itt is thoght no one durst
parle butt with the generall or most consent, and itt is
conjectured if Barneveelt give good satisfaction that many of
the townes uppon this agents retourne will shutt there ports
upp to see the success of this sommer as indifferent men."
A drume of Bargen hath bene at Diest, who reports that
the speech is there that the enemyes rendevous is at Mastricht,
and that the renforce of Italians and Spaniards is alredy
arryved att Nameurs, butt that I do not beeleve. Som will
say that his Excellency expects uppon his march to receive
14 troopes of horse and 3000 foot from the Duke de Buillon,
commanded by the Prince of Pienoy: I wryte your lordship
all I hear, I pray you make you the best construction, Ostend
is not more distressed then itt was long ago; the enemyes
works be at a stay, and they thoght to be very weake and to
live in feare our men beegin to shake of sicknes at Ostend,
God bee thanked.”
"I hear there is a book of articles, 60 in number, for the
disciplining of the army; I will do my best to gett itt and
send itt your Lordship. In the mean tyme I send you an
old placat of the King of Spaynes new printed, about
the favouring of the privileges, as itt seemes, of the bands
of ordinance. Itt seemes, itt is now refreshed beecaus he
hath need of there assistance att this present. I hear that
every souldiour is appointed to carry bread for 3 dayes, and
every captain to carry in his wagen 10 dayes bread more for
there companyes (butt I see not how that can bee); beesydes
there is great provision of meale caryed to serve allmost a
moneth besydes this bread carryed. I hear the Almain horses
are mus[tered to] 3000."
vi. 272. 1 pp.
SIR WILLIAM BROWNE to SIR ROBERT SYDNEY.
1602, June 13. Flushing.-Sir Robert Mansfeclt arrived
here on the 11th. I think these States will employ their own
ships for their own particular; but for other matters refer to
the generality; they apprehend the coming of the galleys. He
told me that he was sent for to the Council Chamber to deliver
his opinion about the galleys, and M. Caron was there also, who
in fine fell into some such speech as that it was wondered at
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you should be so long absent from your command; and Mr.
Secretary said that indeed he had heard the Queen not long
ago harping upon that point. Sir R. Mansfeelt told me, he
thought you would have command to come over. Sir R.
Mansfeelt made me promise that I should say nothing hereof;
yet I would not conceal this from you; I beseech you that it be
not spoken of as that any may guess from whom it came. Sir
R. Mansfeelt might have great blame if it were known that
having heard it in the Council Chamber, he should bruit it
abroad.
Collins, ii. 255, with slight omissions; from D. 116.
SIR WILLIAM BROWNE to SIR ROBERT CECIL.
1602, June 14. Flushing.-By letters dated the 10th at
Nymegen I hear that "the same day 18 peeces of artillery were
to pass throgh Nemeghen," &c. (giving the gist of the letter of
13 June to Sir R. Sydney). There is a "bruict come from Ghent
that the Conte Gore shold have kylled a brabing Spanyard
coming from having bene in the Counsell, and presently took
horse and rydd to his government: som discontentment itt may
be there was, butt not in that manner. For Ostend itt is
continually refreshed with all necessaryes, and the sicknes is
somwhat ceased."
"This is a coppy of what I have writt to Mr. Secretary,"
Addressed :-To the ryght honorable Syr Robart Cecill, &c.
vi. 273, 1 p.
GEORGE GILPIN to SIR WILLIAM BROWNE.
1602, June 15.—“ Into Emden as I wrote heretofore there
were received 4 companyes, reckned in strenght betwene 7 and
800 men: these with 300 which the towne had before enter-
teynd, strengthneth so that parte of the sure patriots as they
care not now for the rest that either wold have remayned
neutralls or were of the Earles faction. Since have the States
Deputyes made there proposition unto the corporations in full
assembly, tending to assure them of the sincere meaning to
continew fast frends, and leave them to there neutrality as an
Imperiall towne, without to challenge or charg any with taxes
or impositions, or to usurpe uppon the autority or jurisdiction
of one or other; only for the assurance of the towne and ryver
cold not doo less then prevent the enemyes desseign and
practises. This gives such a generall content to all sydes that
there frendship and unity is strengthned exceedingly and all
jealously within remooved; having lykewyse since given an
answer to the Emperors deputyes to there published mandat
or decree. What the Emperor or the Earle will do, who dayly
encreaseth his forces, short tyme will discover,
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"Our camp marching by Nemeghem was strong between
5 and 6000 horse and 20,000 foote, neer 4000 wagens, and all
things necessary. Conte William held on the Empyre syde,
his Excellency in the middest, and Sir Francis on the Brabants
syde. Sir Francis Vere is generall, Sir Horace chief colonell,
Sir Ed. Conway commander over som companyes per
provision, and Capten Ogle as sergeant majour generall hath
a saying, butt how farr I can not wryte you yett: all other
continew as beefore. Upon there passage att Moock his
Excellency sate uppon the bridg till the last man was passed,
and then gave order for the present breaking downe of the
bridge, and sent to them of Nemeghem to fetch itt away by
convoy. They hold there course towards Mastricht and so
towards Lovain.”
"The enemy with the forces he hath in Brabant is rysen,
and makes shew to doo somwhat eare ours can comme so farr;
and if we escape that scourge then will there be an other
stopp beetwene Ghent and Alost, as I make account you
understand from the other syde. Itt seemes our great men
are resolute, and will do somwhat worthy there travell and
greatnes. Divers of the States and Counsell of State are
come home this evening, and tomorow the rest are looked
for if they bring ought with them you shall have your
share by my next.
""
Headed: "A coppy of what Mr. Gilpin wrytes to me of the
15th of the present received the 18th."
iii. 20. 1 p. In Browne's handwriting.
SIR WILLIAM BROWNE to SIR ROBERT SYDNEY.
1602, June 30. Flushing.-I have received a letter from Mr.
Gilpin; the effect of his letter is thus :-
،،
Yesterday came letters from our camp, dated the 1st of
July stilo novo att Masseyck(1) where itt then was and had rested
awhyle to refresh the men, butt chiefly to new vittayle or provyde
such as had spent all, among the which our cuntrymen were
noted to have bene very negligent above the rest, notwithstand-
ing order and commandment given that every soldiour shold
be provyded for 8 or 10 dayes at least: how this fault hath been
committed I yett hear not, neither who to be condemned, the
officer or the soldiour; butt this I perceive, that if things shold
not go well wee poore English shall not escape blameles. Order
was taken to supply the wants, and ment to march again on
Tuesday or Wensday, which if they have done then are they by
this not farr from thenemy, who lyes by Trelmont(2) and is well
renforced by tharryvall of the Italiens. The Amirante
commands as generall of all, and are sayd to make 13 or 14,000
foot and 3,000 horse : we looke to hear that they will have
fought, for so both sydes makes shew to purpose.
(1) Maaseyck,
(2) Tirlemont,
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596
"The Conte of Emden proceedes in his courses and will
fortify on the river and nearer the towne, so to streitten them ;
they insist for more ayd, butt till his Excellency is setled
hardly will any be granted; and yett they must not be
discouraged or left unseconded. The Conte Hohenlo lyeth
in Nemeghem and if he had men he wold not be idle,
howsoever otherwyse occupyed."
"We heare busy all our witts and senses to fynd mony,
the Hollanders using a kynd of tax not heretofore practised
in the fashion of our privy scales. All els is more solito.
I writt in my other letter of a letter that Gilpin writt that
they desyred to hear that his Excellency were setled in termino
ad quem; that letter was of the 25th, and this I have now
sent you the effect of is of the 27th. Som murmuring there
is as thogh somwhat shold be done about the river of Anwerp,
and seeke to severe Brabant from Flanders."
vi. 274. 1 p.
SIR WILLIAM BROWNE to SIR ROBERT SYDNEY.
1602, June 30. Flushing.-Lord North, who arrived yester-
day, told me you would not be here these three weeks; but by
Mr. Whyte's letters you should as yesterday part from Penshurst
towards Margett or Land's End to take shipping; and by your
own letters you meant to be here the beginning of July.
These States are astonished that they have no certain news
from the camp. There hath been flying news that his
Excellency had defeated 3 or 4 cornets of the enemy.
But a
post that came on Sunday from Antwerp tells me the news
there was the enemy had defeated 150 of his Excellency's
horse. The most certainty I can learn is that the camp was
on Monday sennight at Masseyck, and there rested 3 or 4 days:
on Tuesday he marched towards Tongheren, and on Thursday
was at Borchen near St. Truyen. The post says the bickering
was on Friday last. The enemy, 14000 foot and 3 or 4000
horse, lies under Tienen or Tielmont, entrenched, which way
his Excellency must pass.
The new come Italians are joined to the enemy's army. There
were speeches of a rendezvous at Dordricht, but I presume it
was only to amaze and amuse the enemy whether
upon this
occasion or no 2500 were drawn from the camp before Ostend,
but at Vilnord were countermanded; in the marching they
spoiled the land of Aelst and round about Dendermound. I
cannot imagine where the design will light, and think it will not
fall nearer than Ostend, Dunkirk or Gravelin; there are many
ships ready to sail on the first news. Valck has confidence in
the staid judgment of his Excellency, and the cold and back-
ward, but wise humour of Count William, or else he should
judge the enterprise dangerous. Touching. Emden the
Earl takes it ill that the States have put in soldiers; the
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Emperor's commissioners have written to the Haghe to have
them drawn out. Deputies are come from the town to the
Haghe.
Collins ii, 256, with an omission; from D. 117.
SIR WILLIAM BROWNE to SIR ROBERT SYDNEY.
1602, July 1. Flushing.-I enclose copies of certain letters
which Sir Paul Bax sent to the States here :-
From his brother Marcellus Bax the 4th of July N.S. from
the camp.
"We are come this day with our leaguer by Tongeren to
seek the enemy, who is entrenched before Tienen (2) and lyeth
full of feare; tomorrow his Excellency is resolved to go to
St. Truyen(3) to have somwhat adoe with him. The Amirante is
in the leaguer, and hath written to all the townes in Lukeland,
to the ende that they shold give no relief to his Excellencyes
leaguer, with great threatnings if in case they do otherwyse;
butt they have answered him, that they will relieve all those
that be neutralls for money; he hopes for wished succes, wher-
unto he leades him self by diverse circumstances of apparance
(whether he meanes his Excellency or the Amirante I know not,
for just so speakes his letter).
""
Sir Paul Bax from Berghen the 10th of July N.S. wrytes thus :
،،
Myn heeren, etc. I have received yesternyght a certen
letter from my brother wherof I send you an abstract; and albeit
that itt be assured me from Anwerp that the Archduke shold
be dead, yett dare not I wryte itt for any certenty to your
Lordships.
"From Monsieur Nassau, gouvernour of Breda, I have
received lykewyse this morning a letter dated the 5th of
there July, wryting about this busines thus much in brief."
I have this day received newes from our army which was
lodged neare to the towne of Tongeren in Lukeland: we shall
now quickly know by the way which his Excellency takes what
his desseign is. The enemy makes his camp near Tielmont, over
which commands att this present the Amirante of Aragon, who
is lately comme thether there forces are esteemed to be,
besydes the new Italiens who are not yett joyned with them,
between 12 and 13,000 foot and about 4000 horse, reckning
among them som companyes of men of armes. I hope that with
all this they shall not be able to hinder his Excellencyes
desseign which he hath in hand, the which according to the
apparance seemes to be very great. God graunt him good
fortune, that wee may enjoy the profitt that we promys our
selves of this his voyage.'
""
:
P.S." I hear that yesterday there was a chest inventoried
out of these shipps that took the gallion, esteemed thirty
(1) Tongres.
(3) St. Trond.
(2) Tirlemont.
1
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thowsand pound Flemish worth; itt hath diamonds and pearle
and other stones of valew in itt."
vi. 275. 1 p.
SIR WILLIAM BROWNE to SIR ROBERT SYDNEY.
(1)
1602, July 7[? 10]. [London.]-Reporting his arrival at
Margett on Thursday, and riding to London next day, whence
he goes to the court, which moves this day somewhat nearer
Otelands. It is true my Lord Chamberlain was dead but is
alive having eaten too great a meal, he called to his apothecary
to make him a suppositor, which wrought such alteration that
he "sounded" [swooned] and continued dead 3 hours; but a
servant remembering a water, which my lord used, called spirit
of sack, poured some into his mouth, which revived him. "I
am now putting foot in sturrop, this present Saturday morning
at four of the clock, the 7th of July 1602.”
Collins, ii. 257; from D. 83.
GEORGE GILPIN to SIR ROBERT SYDNEY.
1602, August 5. N.S. The Hague.-Greeting him on his
arrival at Flushing. The States General and Council of State
were lately at the camp before Grave with his Excellency; they
have been here since Thursday last, making account that,
according to the resolution there taken, the siege of Grave will
be hastened. The Amirante was said to be near Maseyck, where
he makes show not only to hinder the siege but also to hazard
battle. "His Excellency, with the rest, seme enclyned to
attende him, but not with such forwardnes as mighte be wished."
Collins ii. 257; from D. 84, signed only.
NICOLAS DE BLOCQ to SIR ROBERT SYDNEY.
66
1602, September 2. Flushing.—I communicated to Monsieur
Valck and Secretary de Yonghe the articles of a Spanish exami-
nation as directed by you. Valck told me he had received the
like from Mons. Caron. I see well that the Council of State
dreads that the enemy will come to Cadyand. Van Werke said
this would be le vray couppe gorge de Zelande, a cause
qu'alors seroit ostè et espoir et moyen d'empescher lentree des
galeres." I think it would be a great service to Zealand if
you would discuss this with his Excellency or with Barnevelt,
and move them to recognise the importance of this affair; the
time is so short that there can be no delay.
"Il semble que
le discours du serurrier, cognu a Votre Seigneurie, serviroit pour
un tres bon moien
à attenter ou plustot hazarder
quelque chose sur la place à Votre Seigneurie cognue."
Addressed: " A Monsieur, Monsieur le Baron de Sydney, &c.
Au Camp."
ii. 14. 1 pp. French.
(1) 7 July 1602 was a Wednesday.
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SIR JOHN THROCKMORTON to SIR ROBERT SYDNEY.
1602, September 2. Flushing.-I have received yours from
the Hagge. For the business of these parts I know not how
to escape censure, if I either refuse or grant what is required.
I rather lay myself open to blame for granting these few men,
than they should say your absence affords not so great care
over them. You know how apt these many-headed people
be to lay default of their own upon others, especially upon us.
Therefore I hope you will pardon me that having recalled the
fifty from Berflite, I accommodate their ships of war with six
musketeers of each company from hence. I durst not venture
a greater number, though the Admiral came himself in person.
vi. 279. 3 pp.
SIR JOHN THROCKMORTON to SIR ROBERT Sydney.
1602, September 5. Flushing.-Excusing himself for the
lending of three score men to Bergen.
vi. 277. 1 p.
SIR JOHN THROCKMORTON to SIR Robert Sydney.
1602, September 6. Flushing.-Small news save the hourly
expectation of the galleys. Notwithstanding I do not find those
preparations as will put them from their harbour. Before the
entrance of the Sluce are neither galleys nor drumlers, whereas
there ought to be both. From Bergen-op-Zoom, the enemy in
those parts made a show as though they would have given
some attempt on it.
vi. 278.
p.
SIR WILLIAM BROWNE to SIR ROBERT SYDNEY.
1602, September 15. London.-Since coming to England
I have only received one letter from you; I have been in the
country and now await your summons to Flushing; but would
desire that a man of war may be procured on this coast to take
me in.
On Friday or Saturday I go to the court, where I will
be 4 or 5 days. The sergeant-major's man came on Monday ;
it seems he brought news of Mr. Gilpin's death; for whose place
there are many suitors; if I thought I might prevail I would
speak for myself. The sergeant major writes that certain
English prisoners at Sluce speak villainously of me; it is my
punishment to be paid with ingratitude, where I have well
deserved.
Collins, ii. 258; from D. 85.
600
SIR WILLIAM BROWNE to SIR ROBERT SYDNEY.
1602, October 16. N.S.-Flushing. I arrived at Flushing
the Tuesday(¹) after you left; sooner I could not, for on Sunday
night I received his Excellency's answer to her Majesty's letter,
and on Monday by 5 in the morning I went from the Haghe.
The States and his Excellency would fain do somewhat for
contenting her Majesty, but cannot yet resolve. His Excellency
cannot be brought to like the undertaking of Cassant: he said
he had rather undertake the Sluce. I told him he should
therein do a greater service, but this I propounded was only
if no greater matter could be undertaken. I have written at
large to Mr. Secretary and would have sent you the copy if
leisure served. His Excellency vows he hath ever been coun-
selling the States to make war in Flanders; but he would have
them go foot by foot. I answered that great matters ask long
time and much cost, and this might be done in short time and
with little cost. I told him the enemy's places of passage might
soon be prevented, and that he had no other place to take care
of than from Sluce to Ousbourgh. But his Excellency is yet
unflexible.
2
They desired me to accept a present: "I understood,
taking my leave of the Greffier Aerssens, itt was a chayn and a
medaille (I know not of what) to the valeur of 5 or 600 gylders.
I told the States that the greatest present they cold have given
me had bene a pleasing answer to her Majesties gratious
requsition.' . I was with Sir F. Vere, and told him I had
urged the relief of Ostend, and propounded this of Cassant.
He said it was an excellent plot, and he would undertake to
do it to purpose, so they would let him have all his English
and some of the Zelands regiment.
""
I humbly desire you "to assure her Majesty how farr you
thinke my poore wyves thoghts are from any ill imagination
of being corrupted to be disloyall; for me I know it is a
sufficient barr to mee to come to any better fortune, or to
maynteyne my self in that creditt I am, my wyfe being a
stranger, if such strang conceyts shold be had of her; but our
patience and honesties shall I hope overcome all with the help
of so honorable a protectour as your self."
When I came to the Haghe many were of opinion I came
in Gilpin's place; but I told you what blocks were in my
way, nor do I desire it (seeing Mr. Edmonds, my dear friend,
is like to have it, in case Mr. Bodely refuse). I desire you
testify to Mr. Secretary that I did not idly desire it, without
having some sufficiency to do her Majesty service in the place.
The enemy fortifies Mastricht; the Amirante we hear is to be
Viceroy of Naples.
Collins, ii. 258, with omissions; from D. 86, 21 pp.
(1) i.e. 15th Oct. N.S.
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SIR WILLIAM BROWNE to SIR ROBERT SYDNEY.
1602, October 9. Flushing." Copy of my letters to Mr.
Secretary."
"The tempestuos contrary wynd, dryving my servant back
again after having bene 3 dayes at sea, gives me meanes to second
my former letters, with advertisment (if alredy itt be not knowne
unto you) of the state of the 3 gallyes which were cast on shoar
on the coast of Flanders. The 4th of October the Admiral of the
Hollanders, who lyes before Dunkirk, sawe the gally that was on
the sands by Dunkirk caryed into the haven, having first had
the sand digged out of her and then being boyed upp with tunnes,
hoggsheads and such other provisions to make her float. The 2
other gallyes by Neuport were lykewyse vewed by him, he rowing
so near them as that he was within the reach of the muskett of
those that garded them: this I have from one who was him self
an eye witnes, and assures me that one of the 2 which was to the
west is quyte broken in the middest, and no way to be recovered;
and the other in such estate as that with much difficulty she
was to bee recovered; he saw them take her mayn mast away,
a token as he presumed that they wold save what they cold:
butt the enemy watched her with 2 ensines every nyght, and had
broght a peece or two uppon the sands least our men with sloopes
or otherwyse shold attempt to burne her. For the gally that
went into Calais, what will beecom of her your honour undowt-
edly knowes better from thence then I can wryte. Of the gally
that was made at Dunkirk and her readines to com out my lord
Governour can informe you.'
""
"This threatning of gallyes, if the States and his Excellency
dewly consider itt, will enduce them or force them at last to
enterpryse either Sluce or Cassant or both the unseasonable
stormy weather may much hinder there desseigns if they have
such meaning."
"The plague continues still very much in Ostend, from
whence retourned the 7th of this moneth the Marquis of
Brandenburg, accompanyed by Conte Enestus of Nassau,
who confirmed as much. On Wensday last a captain of a
man of warr of this towne passed by
(1) and sawe
then the gallyes there still unrecovered; and I will presume
that this wynd att the northwest hath so beaten uppon
them as that itt hath torne them in peeces. I know not whether
I wrote your honour of a purpose his Excellency told me he
had to attempt one of the enemyes quarters att the tyme he
wold relieve the garrison of Ostende with 5000 men; he wold do
itt by a sally; the opinions are divers whether itt will take
good effect or no.
""
"I trust thogh my travell bring forth no other fruict
for the present, yett that this will ensue, that they will
so much respect her sacred Majestyes letters as not to engage
(1) The MS. is damaged.
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them selves att any place in the upper quarters beefore they
endevour the relieving of Ostende. I understood att my being
att the Hage that beesydes the 300 thowsand crownes which the
King of France advanced to the States this last sommer, that
they look for shortly 100 thowsand crownes more, so that he
is both (pro and contra) giving them meanes to hold upp there
heades, and yett affoording there enemyes free passage out of
Italy; so as now there is a bruict of more forces longe ago talked
of, which they say wilbe shortly with the Archduke. I have
nothing els att this tyme, etc.”
8th of October, 1602."
PS." Having yesterday written butt not sealed my letter
there came this morning a drume hether from the Governour
of Sluce, he came from Sluce on Wensday last; his arrand is to
know if any prisoners were hear in this towne that were saved
out of the 2 gallyes which were perished. I answerd him, as itt
is indeed, that all the prisoners were caried into Holland, and
whether quarter wold be held with them I knew not. He tels
me that they have no hope to recover the gallyes that be on
ground by Neuport, butt that they are all in peeces; and that
the slaves and soldiours of those 2 gallyes were all come to the
Sluce to be putt uppon other gallyes. I understood the lyke
yesterday by an Italian that came from Ostende that ranne
from the enemy. Further as touching the gally which is broght
into Dunkirk, the report is with them that the same also will
hardly be made serviceable; butt hereof he can not speake
certenly. Of the gally saved into Calais they do mistrust that
itt will not be redelivered.”
"Spinola, as he saith, passed 3 dayes before he came
from Sluce throgh Sluce towards Ghent, and so to Brussells
to his brother. I asked what he hard of the mutiners,
whether the Archduke had hope to content them: he tells me
that they answer him that they wilbe payd all arrearages. If so
itt be that they stand uppon these points, your honour may
judge when they are payd whether they will dare to trust
them selves under his command. I think that after payment they
will every one cyther demand pasport, or disband without
pasport.'
""
"I have forgott hetherto to ask pardon for the bold
motion I made (by your secretary Levinus) for the obteyning
of Gilpin's place. Itt was a desyre I hadd to tye my self the
more unto you, and too prowd a conceyt of my owne capablenes
(and the experience I have of this country and there humour)
to have done her Majestyes business good allowance. I humbly
desyr your honour to pardon my presumption: I confes uppon
better consideration that there be many fitter for such an
employment; I only pray that uxorem duxit may not be a
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barr to my preferment if I sue for oght hereafter that may be
fitter for mee. I end with my humble prayers, etc. Flushing
the 9th of October, 1602."
66 As I had ended this I had a letter shewd me that came from
Sally the States agent at Calais; the date was the 6th of October.
He wrytes that the Archduke, hearing and fearing som attempt
in Flanders, was him self come to Bruges in hast, and had sent
for troopes to follow him. He wrytes that the gallye in Calais
hath bene so shaken by the great wynds as that she sucks in
much water: he wrytes that the enemy solace them selves with
hope of a peace with England, to make amends for this discom-
fiture of there gallyes. Also he wrytes that the Duke of Savoy
menaceth Fraunce; that the Conte D'Auvergne is sett att liberty,
who discovers the ill affectednes of divers great persons in
Fraunce to the King, which as Monsieur de Vic told Sally was
the hinderance that he cold not yett make the warr abroad as
he desyred. Uppon this letter I sent for the drum of the
enemyes again, and asked him where the Archduke was; he told
me that on Wensday last he was at Ghent, and came thether
only with his ordinary gard; and that about Bruges or those
parts there was no extraordinary troopes."
Thoghe I cold have added a brief letter to my former to
your Lordship, to have comprehended the substance of this I
have writt to Mr. Secretary, yett having so much tyme as to
coppy out my letters I thoght itt better to lett you have the
whole as I have writt itt, beecaus I will keep no one particular
from you, to whom for all my particular I am so infinitely bound,
as I may trewly say to you that my love to your honour passeth
the love of a woman.
..
"Concerning that I have written to Mr. Secretary about
Gilpin's place, to shew thogh I have itt not, yett that I
hold my self capable, I hope your lordship as occasion
serves will seconde me with that delivering of your opinion, as
I told your lordship att my coming over. If Mr. Edmonds may
have itt, who is at your Lordships devotion, I am assured I
shalbe infinitely gladd of it; butt if as I hear Wheeler shold
obteyne itt, I wold think that jealousy were had both of my
trustines and ability to performe such a service, and I will
place to Wheeler in neither of both. If I had itt I know I shold
be able to doo your honour particular service as tymes myght
fall out, yett to have itt and loose my company I wold not, for
how soever I shold happely not be found worthy to enjoy that
place, yett I myght have allwayes the stay of a company."
"I send your lordship letters that came for you since your
departure. I have hard, God be thanked, of your safe arryvall
in England on Tuesday last past."
vi. 282. 2 pp., very closely written.
604
SIR WILLIAM BROWNE to SIR ROBERT SYDNEY.
1602, October 10. Flushing. . . . "I have received letters
from Mr. Whyte of the second of October wherein he wrytes.
that Wheeler is named to be in Gilpin's place; it will make
the place the less respected when we must borrow so often from
marchants factors agents for her Majestie's businesses which
so much concerne the warres; and beesydes, in my poore opinion
her Majesty shold be better counsailled rather to choose one
who myght grace the place then such a one who must entierly
be graced by the place. I must confes I shold think hardly
of my fortune (Edmonds not having itt, whom I wish itt unto
from my hart) that Mr. Wheeler shold be preferred beefore me,
that thinke I cold do the busines as well as hee, and who,
thoghe I have marryed a straunger, have that to trust to in
England which he hath not, both howse and living worth att
least 200 marks a year.'
vi. 283. 1 p.
""
SIR WILLIAM BROWNE to SIR ROBERT SYDNEY.
1602, October 13. Flushing.-An Italian, who has come from
Sluys, says that he was the occasion that the Italians came over
with the frigate on the assurance he gave them, and that there-
fore he was enforced to make away from thence. I would have
sent you his whole confession in English, but that I am so
troubled with pain that I am not able long to write. I therefore
have sent a copy of a letter to the States about him.
3
vi. 284. p.
4
SIR WILLIAM BROWNE to the States of ZEELAND.
over
[1602, Oct. 13. Flushing.]-Messieurs, I am sending to
you the Italian who a year past wrote me from Sluys that he
intended to change to our side; he is the same Italian through
whom the enemy's frigate surrendered. He has come
leaving his wife and four children in Sluys because he was
suspected. He wants to go secretly to Bruges to send a message
to his wife. Which makes me think that he is ill-advised, or
rather that he is not all that he says. Some important and
probable things I give briefly. First he says that large works
to resist the sea are made in Count Buquoy's quarter, and that
the Count boasts he will subdue Ostend within two months.
In the west the enemy is doing little. I pass over a statement
that the Archduke's court will soon return there, on the same
day as the galley. He says the galley at Calais is useless, and
that Spinola has ordered it to be destroyed and burnt.
He says Spinola has nine galleys available, and will not delay
to do something. But that it is intended to make a fort at
Nieuwerhaven, and that gabions, fascines, artillery and much
else is collected at Sluys. That on a calm day he will come out
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of Sluys for Nieuwerhaven, towing behind cach galley a hoy or
two with these stores, and anything else will come by land and
by the island of Casant [Cadzand], so that he may fortify the
place within a day or two. Lances have been provided for
the cavalry on guard in Casant.
He also says Spinola brought the regiment of Italians from
Italy solely to be employed in this exploit, and was much
displeased that whilst he was at Namur his Highness employed
them in the camp.
He says when he has returned to Bruges, he will through his
wife get information from officers of the galleys. If we made a
fort on the corner of the dunes at Cadzand, he says it would
prevent the exit of the galleys.
As this man has come under my parole, and as I think was
the cause of the surrender of the frigate, I pray you to ensure
his devotion (though I have no doubt of him) by some honest
gratuity. I pray you after your examination to give me your
advice, as to whether he should be sent to his Excellence and
the States General.
i. 18. French.
French. Written by N. de Blocq, but signed by William
Browne. There is no address, but from Capt. Browne's letter to
Cecil it appears that the letter was to the States of Zeeland. 4 pp.
COPIES OF TWO LETTERS FROM OSTEND.
1602, October 30. (N.S.) Extrait de la lettre du ministre
de la ville d'Ostend escrite à un bourgeois de ceste ville, datée du
xxx d'Octobre, 1602.”
There is no other news here than that if the States do not help
us with everything, money as well as men and other provision,
as soon as possible, we shall be compelled to leave the town,
rather than fall into the hands of the enemy. We cannot
understand why they allow the town to be in such danger;
what their intention is therein I do not know.
،،
66
Copie de la lettre du gouverneur de la dite ville escrite a
Monsieur Floswyck, datee du xxx. d'Octobre, 1602."
I hope you have received my previous letter, and have
taken note of my request and remonstrances, so that we may
be provided with the necessary material and ammunition,
especially with money, for lack of which our works have to be
so neglected, alike through lack of credit as because the com-
panies diminish daily through the plague. You will be able to
consider in what peril both our outer and inner works are, which
can hardly be held sufficiently. Moreover the healthy soldiers
are weary with continual watching, and worse still the death
roll grows, which the daily deserters report to the enemy. I
pray you seriously to provide reinforcements and a change of
men, that we may not fall into bad condition for lack of them,
and also to provide the requisite materials,
vi. 286, 14 pp. Dutch,
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SIR WILLIAM BROWNE to SIR ROBERT SYDNEY.
1602, October 30. Flushing.-I acknowledge with thankful-
ness your remembering of me to Mr. Secretary to succeed Mr.
Gilpin; though I have no opinion of prevailing, neither much
care to obtain it, considering I shall be separated from you,
and subject to more calumnies than before. I send a note of
the things to be sold in the carrack. On Monday I go to Middle-
burgh, and will put such as shall be convenient in mind of a
present for her Majesty. It was told me they meant to present
you with somewhat, and myself. I have had my poore som-
what, 2 dosin of purslan dishes and some 15 frute-dishes of
purslan; a matter which I esteeme not.”
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I have sent you a note of the prisoners saved out of the
galleys sunk by the Hollanders.
vi. 285. 1 p.
SIR WILLIAM BROWNE to SIR ROBERT SYDNEY.
1602, October 30. Flushing.-The 22nd went in 14 com-
panies into Ostende, and this day 4 more; the 21st there went
between 40 and 50 sail of victuallers, but only 18 came in; this
happened by the greatness of the north-east wind, and some
unskilfulness of the skippers who took not their tide. By some
that come out we hear the north-east ravelin is reasonably
well re-accommodated. They have powder enough in town,
and money is there already. I hear nothing but that Dorpe
shall continue commander there. The Zeland Admiral tells me
they may discern that the enemy raise the fort of Blankerbourgh
higher; the enemy's trumpet tells me that they only repair
it.
“The enemy puts garnison into as many townes as he can
to keep them from mutining, as in Machelin 2000 as itt is
sayd. Tourney we hear hath received 600 Spanyards; itt is
sayd that more shold have bene lodged, butt that the quarters
being ready to bee made they demanded to have the keyes
delivered, whereuppon the townsmen grew to sturr and
refused itt, and so I gesse they tooke in only 600. There
are many troopes, as itt is sayd, that are gotten in to
Curtrich and doo there mutiny. Butt all this I can not wryte
any certenty of."
Grefier Artsens writes from the Hage:
"Si nous avions des hommes il ne sy presentoit oncques
meilleure occasion pour exploicter votre dessein que maintenant,
mais je crains fort que ceste faulte nous le fera eschapper sans
fruict; nous y pensons et faisons tout ce qu'on peult; mais
vous scaves que ne faut rien precipiter mal a propos, et que les
companies qui ont est (sic) en campagne et principalement les
Angloisses sont fort petites,'
""
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Spinola is come to Sluce. I presume he will not let his galleys
lie idle. The talk that the Archduke was at Bruges is not true,
the trumpet assures me he has not stirred from Ghent.
Collins, ii, 259, omitting the latter part; from D. 87.
COPY of a LETTER from SIR WILLIAM BROWNE to
[SIR R. CECIL ?]
[1602, October ?.]" Ryght honorable. I must controwle
what I wrate in my former letters about the forces expected out
of Italy, and feared [le]ast the French King wold lett them pass
into these parts; butt now we hear that the Duke of Savoy
hath made stay of them, from whom great matters are feared
against Fraunce. These men doo much wonder that the Duke
of Buillon is discovered to have bene of Byrons faction for the
bringing in of 4 armyes into France, every army of 20,000; they
have certen newes that he dares not com to the court."
"The enemyes troopes doo still mutiny; they are reported to be
strong 3000, beesydes a party which they have sent out towards
Name[r?] to execute somwhat for them; they refuse to listen to
reconciliation till the proscription bee called in; itt is lyke itt
shalbe recalled, if itt be trew which is sayd, that they bee offred
for there securing the towne of Leer. Som are of opinion that
thogh the Archduke have crownes in store to pay them, yett
that he will suffer the continuance of the mutiny till towards the
spring, and then by his mony reunite them att his pleasure. I
continew still to beeleve, that if this mutiny was beegon without
his connivence, that they will hardly putt them selves.
again under his command. There are 15 companies of foot
sent by the States to the succour of those of Emden and 3
companies of horse; Captain de Boys commands them.”
"There are hear expected every day 25 companies of foot to
be putt into Ostend, and 25 more follow, beecaus they can not
conveniently be putt in all att one tyme: butt now I hear no
more of his Excellencyes purpose to doo any thing there against
the enemy. The enemyes new work of saucisses stand firme for
all this great wynd, and thogh with leaden heeles yett he stepps
forward the towne hath received great hurt by the tempests,
in so much as a peece of the northeast ravelin is fallen downe;
yett is the inconvenience not so great, butt that if in convenient
tyme materialls may be sent, they will easily repayre the ruins ;
butt in the mean tyme are tyed to extraordinary watch and ward
both nyght and day at low water.'
:
""
"Itt hath bene by my persuasion motioned to the States of
Zeland to dispatch away in shipps of warr 2 or 300 by pro-
vision, till the troopes com downe out of Holland: what they
resolve I know not. The sicknes is still great in towne.
There is newes that the Archduke hath uppon this rumour of
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the weaknes of the towne assembled som 6,000 men in
Flaunders to go thether; som thinks he gathers [mor]e(¹)
men together fearing we shold attempt any thing in Flanders.
Itt is graunted that the rest of our horse or the most
part (except those which are gone to Emden) shall make a
journey into the land of Luxenburg to take a place there. I
think only to spoyle itt. Conte Lodovic I hear plotted the
journey.'
""
“There came lately an Italian to me from Sluce, who had
a year past sent me note by my drumm that he wold come
over and do service, if I wold send him my hand to assure him to
be well enterteyned. I made these States acquainted withall,
and they desyred me to give him encoragement. This man
comming now lately over informed me of som particulars, among
the rest of an intention that Spinola hath to possess him self
of the Iland of Cassant . . . I send this man with a letter
of what he had sayd to mee to the States of Zelant, who after
examination sent him to the States Generall. I have sent my
Lord Governor the coppy of my letter, for I was loth to troble
your honour with a longer discourse then I must needes."
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Uppon this accident I tooke occasin to wryte to the States
Generall to this effect, that thogh my commission of treating
with them was ended, having received there answer by letter
unto her Majesty, yett that I cold not in discharg of my duty
to my Soveraign, and in my love to the good of there country,
butt awake them to the consideration of my proposition; for the
exploict of Cassant having bene by her Majesties good lyking
avowed to propound itt att the first, especially such intelligence
being now com of Spinola's desseign, I sett beefore them in
brief the discommodityes which [it]) was to expect, if in
case the projecd were not prevented; beesydes I made playn
unto them how particularly dangerous itt wold bee for this
towne of Flushing, and enforce a necessity of a stronger garnison
to her Majesties great charges. I added that I was sory his
Excellency was so ill affected to this enterpryse, insisting still
uppon Hulst.'
""
"I the rather made mention of his Excellency, beecaus
I have of late bene secretly advertised that Malre, his
instrument, and President of the States of Zeland, when in
counsell itt was propounded that his Excellency myght be
moved to do somwhat in these parts, Malre used these speeches:
that there were many who were continually urging his Excellency
to undertake Cassant, butt he sayd that he knew his Excellency
had no devotion that way, and that itt was a mockery to move
him to that which in his owne judgment he did not fancy to be
convenient; butt, sayd he, if you wold make request unto him
to attempt Hulst, that I assure myself he wilbe willing to
harken unto: wheruppon
the greater party of the
(1) The MS. is damaged,
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Assembly embraced his opinion and agreed that his Excellency
shold be written unto to that effect. This [re]solution tooke place
against the mynd of the sounder uncorrupted party, who
altogether mislyked itt. Som think that his Excellency for his
repute hath a longing to regayn that towne, becaus the Arch-
duke wonne itt from him: som judg he desyres itt, beecaus he
hath much patrimonial good lying about itt, which in time may
grow very beneficiall unto him: som say that M. R. [Malre?]
doth the earnestlyer poursue this matter of Hulst to secure the
better land which he hath bought about Axell and Tourneuss ;
butt for the profit or anoyance which either of these 2 places
may bring to Zelingen there are none of sound judgment butt will
confes the Iland of Cassand to be of farr greater importance.'
"This handling of the busines in Zeland concurrs with the
speech his Excellency used to mee, and itt seemes for better
coulour is pleased by M. R. dryft to have Hulst motioned unto
him by these of Zeland as an approoving of his judgment; butt
att my departure I left the States General better informed,
althogh they did not conclude the enterprise of Cassant. This
occasioned me by letter to incyte them to deliberat again uppon
Cassant; wherein I hope I shalbe warranted by your honour
not to have misdoon. I have sent my Lord Governor lykewyse
a coppy of this my letter; beecaus as I said before I was loth
to troble your honour with too prolix a discours, thinking itt
sufficient to deliver only the substance. I did itt the rather
beecaus I had the approving of a wyse and honest man, one
of the Assembly.
iii. 15. 1 p., very closely written by Sir W. Browne, but
unsigned and undated.
VALCK to SIR WILLIAM BROWNE.
1602, November 11. [N.S.]-Count Louis writes from St.
Vict that after entering the country of Juliers he sent 400 horse
to take St. Vit, but they were repulsed with loss after an hour
and a half's stubborn fight. On his own coming he saw it
might be taken by approaches in two or three days. The
garrison was 40 harquebuses and 60 foot. The day after its
surrender he left for Bastoigne. This letter is dated the 11th
of this month stilo novo.
Letters of the same date from Emden report that our men have
taken the forts of Griet, Knock and others. The Count offered
to treat with General du Boys, who referred him to the deputies
at Groninghen.
p. French. In handwriting of Sir William Browne and
headed: "A letter I had yesterday the 25th November, 1602,
from M. Valck."
v. 28,
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SIR WILLIAM BROWNE to SIR ROBERT SYDNEY.
1602, November 7. Flushing.-Boors come out of Flanders
tell me that there are 800 Italians come to Damme, who were to
have passed directly to Sluce but could not for the waters;
they say that the boors about Sluce make refusal to have them
come into those quarters, and therefore that the said Italians
by new command from the Archduke were commanded back
again to Damme. It seems by this that the report is true of
Spinola's intention ; "for itt is also trew that the gally of
Dunkirk is in the Sluce: yett Malre mainteynes that they know
not what they say that wold counsell his Excellency the under-
taking either of Sluce or of Cassant, butt Hulst is that which
ought to be shott att; and Piron is sent for and gone upp to
the Hage, itt seemes about Hulst."
"I beseech your honour to excuse me if Mr. Secretary take
itt ill that I have so effectually and affectionately written to
Monsieur Barneveelt, to the contrary, for I have done that
which within my conscience I thoght fittest for her Majesties
service. The boares that came out of Flaunders tell me
that there goes dayly very many Wallons which are condemned
to the gallyes; 17 passed by there quarters very lately, and
a Gray Fryar amongest them who was condemned for having
preached som point against the Archduke. Of our men that
went into the land of Luxenbourgh I can hear no certenty,
butt yesterday Monsieur Valck told me that an uncerten
rumour was comme that they had taken Limbourgh, som
will say Luxembourgh, butt no certenty of either of boath, nor
what is done.”
P.S." There are gone into Ostend with deale and timber
13 boates, with ryse 11, one with powder, 2 with cheese, and
many other boates to the number of 56 or 55, without any
harme."
vi. 288. 1 p.
SIR WILLIAM BROWNE to SIR ROBERT SYDNEY.
1602, November 10. Flushing.-.
"I am sory that your
Lordship is not so well satisfyed for my wryting to the States
Generall. I was induced by Aersens who writt to me him self,
and writt to Monsieur Valck that he shold gett me to second
the busines and seing that to that end I was employed by her
Majesty, I thoght I cold not do lesse, which made me to second
that former letter since by one to Mr. Barneveelt, as I have
before in my last letters signifyed unto you. And I knew not
why I shold so much yeeld to the perversnes of Malre, who in
counsail sayd that those that so much urged the taking of
Cassent or Sluce knew not what belonged to the matter: wherein
I found my self particularly interessed, yett if I did not justly
know the benefyte itt wold bring to her Majesties service I
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wold not have medled, and if I had butt gessed that itt wold
have bene distasted of your Lordship I wold lykewyse have
written nothing, and hereafter butt by good commission will
urge no farther.
vi. 289. 1 p.
""
SIR WILLIAM BROWNE to SIR ROBERT SYDNEY.
1602, November 13. Flushing.-" On Wensday last I writt
of our
mens exploits in Luxembourgh. That newes still
continewes, and from Anwerp itt self itt commes that they
have taken Saint Vicht, Bastoigne and Saint Hubrecht, and
that they are gone forward to take Aerle, Lingenbourge and
Tromieben: the Archduke hath drawne troopes out of
Machelin and other places, to go towards them. Monsieur
Valck told me that he had hard the enemy drew his forces
towards the Maese: the newse is that our men have taken
som place from the Conte of Emden, which hinders him
much from vittayling his fort he had made uppon the ryver."
"My drumme retourned yesterday from Sluce, whom I
had taken occasion to send that I myght know assuredly
whether the gally of Dunkirk was come thether or not; itt is
trew that there she is, he sawe her, she is bigger then any of the
rest, she carryes 3 peeces ryght out and 2 after; what she caryed
in the syde he cold not perceive. There are six all in readines,
there masts upp and sayles fitted to come abroad, and were
purposed to come out on Tuesday last past; our men of warr
on Monday and Tuesday last discearned there fregatts sounding
the deepe by the shoare att the entrance of Sluce haven very
busily and very longe. Spinola by my dromme hath written
to the admirality of Holland to knowe what course they will
hold for those prisoners they have of his taken in the gallyes
which were stemmed. The dromme tells me that there are
6 companyes of Spanyards come into the Sluce since he was
there last, which is within these 10 dayes; also 2 companyes of
Italiens are come into the gallyes, 8 more companyes of Italiens
were to come unto garnison in the Sluce, butt the Governour he
saith wold not take them in, whereat Spinola was much discon-
tented butt if such had bene the Archdukes pleasure in my
opinion the Governour durst not have denyed the acceptance
of them."
"Spinola hath refused to releas a Dutchman for whom
the Archduke sent his commaund, and saith he will keep all
prisoners to releas his owne men. The old companyes which
have long layne in Sluce have had no pay these 18 moneths,
only every month a little lending and som amunition bread;
there be Hyghe Dutches as my dromme saith which lye att
Isendick, which are almost starved for hunger; and he heares by
the souldiours them selves that they are in mut[iny](¹) in many
(1) The original has been damaged by the breaking of the seal.
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places, and as I hear otherwyse there is a generall discontent
in the government on that syde; butt of the imp[risonm]ent
of the Amirante I hear no confirmation. I have sent out 36
musketiers to the gallyes and shipps that lye before Sluce;
commonly [in] the nyght tyme the gallyes keep a good watch
for us under the Knowle and over against Old Flushing."
vi. 290. 1 p.
SIR WILLIAM BROWNE to SIR ROBERT SYDNEY.
1602, November 14. Flushing. I hope when you have
well weighed that the matter of Cassant was thought fit by
Mr. Secretary to be propounded by me, seeing how things do
since concur to make us apprehend what the enemy may do
by help of that place, you will think I could do no less. We
look this day or to-morrow for the Princess of Orange; her son
Count Frederick is come to Middlebourgh to meet her. I end
with thanks for the good testimony you have given me; I would
rather have used your friendship in another matter than in
defending that honesty of mine which in itself needs no defence.
vi. 291. 1 p.
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SIR WILLIAM BROWNE to SIR ROBERT SYDNEY.
1602, November 25. Flushing." The chief fort that the
Grave of Emden hath, called Knocke, is beeseeged by our men.
When they came first beefore itt, they within desyred that they
wold lett them send there wemen and children out, butt that was
refused them; then they desyred after that they myght send
out som 10 or 12 of there principall wemen, this was lykewyse
denyed, so that not longe after they grew to desyre of com-
munication, for thoghe the place be very stronge and hath
great store of gallant artillery in itt, yett itt is sayd not to be
well provyded of munition and things necessary to hold out a
siege, so that reckning is made that itt wilbe shortly yeelded
and those warres broght to a good passe. The mutiners have
changed there electo and imprisoned him; som will say that
they have executed him, butt by letters that I have lately
received from Breda that seemes not to be trew, butt the
chaunging and imprisoning is very trew: they are (the mutiners
I meane) gone out again uppon som other service. They come
dayly to Breda to buy what they want.
""
"Our men I hear are uppon there retourne from the land
of Luxenbourgh, laden with boote, and bring the States
som crownes with them. By letters from Breda I hear that
the Archduke hath drawne out all his horse and 5000 foote
to lye for them uppon there retourne at a passage; butt we
hope that our men will have good intelligence of itt. Dinell
and the party that went out with him, missing of all other
fortune, broght home on Tuesday last 2 souldiours of Damme;
they confirme that which I wrate before that there are Italiens
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lying in Damme, and shold have layne in Sluce butt the
Governour wold not receive them; there lye 200 Italiens
uppon the gallyes which are relieved by tourne from Sluce."
"These souldiours say that the speech is there that if
the Archduke cold with his honour he wold rayse his seege
from Ostend as out of hope to prevayle, yett they say that
they make dayly in all places great numbers of saucisses. There
are 2 regiments, as they say, passed by from Ostend to go into
Brabant, wherof Monsieur Grisons is one, the other is a regiment
of Italiens; the Archduke him self is gone into Brabant; the
Infanta remaynes at Ghent. These souldiours say that the
Archduke is gone to give contentment to the mutiners; they
complain generally of ill payment and are very poore, those
beefore Ostende have 5 stivers a day, butt they miss som
weekes 2 dayes, some weekes 3 dayes of the payment.
""
"2 of his Excellencyes counsell and 2 of the States Generall,
his Excellencyes commissioners, had audience on Thursday last,
the States Generall Fryday after. I can not yett learne the full
substance of there commission; the greatest matter is to urge
the consenting to the generall contribution, and also to treat
about the matter of the mint, that itt may be made com-
formable to that of Holland; in part also to speake of the
carrack busines; and som will imagin that his Excellencyes
counsell com to harken a little into the private businesses of
Zeland, of there discordes, and therein to take notice of
Malrey's proceedings, etc. Butt I do not beleeve that his
Excellency will any way prejudice so good an instrument as
Malrey is for him in Zeland, thoghe otherwyse for the generality
he be not so fitt a counsellour. Conte Henrick Frederic was
yesterday feasted by the towne of Middlebourgh, the day
before by Monsieur Valck, and the day beefore that by
Municke."
vi. 292. 1 p.
SIR WILLIAM BROWNE to SIR ROBERT CECIL.
THE COPY OF THE LETTER I WRYTE NOW TO MR. SECRETARY.
1602, November 25. Flushing." The commandement to
wryte unto your honour till her Majesty had appointed a
publicque minister in these parts was needles to him who is so
much tyed and bound unto you as myself, for I shall not then
nor at any tyme thinke that I am discharged of the duty of
wryting unto your honour, if matters worthy reading come to
my hands.
Our eyes and our eares are uppon Ostend, Emden,
the succes of our men in Luxenbowrgh, and the mutined
enemy. Ostende hath no daunger in itt, and the enemy for
ought I can learn growes every day more weary then other to
lye beefore itt; yett do they continew making of saucisses in
every place to cary to the campe there we send this day good
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store of provisions to Ostende if the wynd over-blow not. The
matters of Emden, as I dout not butt your honour hath hard
from others beefore this, go well, I mean well for the towne, for
the ayd the States have lent have taken in most of his forts, and
do now beeseege the strongest place, called Knock, which if
itt had bene provyded of all things as itt is well fortefyed and
furnished with artillery were a place impregnable; butt as
I hear those wants have broght them to speake of som
communication (¹) so that it is presumed that the next newes
wilbe that itt is rendred. I presume that this good succes
will cause the States to use the worthy choyce her Majesty
gave them of sending her letters or not, about those businesses,
to there best advantage, I think therfore that they will forbear
to deliver them."
"The mutiners since there fayling to take Herentals have
met with a company of Spanysh horse, and beaten such as
refused to joyne with them, and broght the lieftenant prisoner
to Hochstraet; and have lately imprisoned there electo and
made choyce of an other; and are now abroad again to
gather in there harvest; I mean to bring in there contributions
or to surpryse som place, for they seeke som good place of
retreat."
"2 of his Excellencyes counsell and 2 of the States Generall
had this last weeke audience by the States of Zeland. The
greatest occasion of there comming is to presse earnestly the con-
sent of these of Zeland to contribute more roundly then they
are wont; also to move that the mint of Zeland myght be
broght to the same touch that that of Holland is, and som
commission also itt seemes they have about this carrack
busines; and happely in the ende to advyse what shalbe best
to be enterprysed this next spring."
vi. 296. 1 p.
SIR WILLIAM BROWNE to SIR ROBErt Sydney.
1602, November 29. Flushing.- "There were in the fort
of Longen when itt was delivered upp 700 able men. Colonel
Pyron is lately come from his Excellency, with whom he
questioned much the enterpryse of Cassant, and asked him
with how many men he wold undertake to keepe itt; butt as
your Lordship knowes he is not affected that way: yett I think
in the ende (thogh for my owne part I speake no more of itt)
that necessity will enforce them to take that course. Colonell
Pyron's souldiours were abroad in the land som 3 dayes past,
and tooke 2 souldiours of the Sluce, who tell him that Ryvas
hath bene within these 6 dayes in the land of Cassant, and mett
out and desseigned the making of 3 forts more. The States
Generalls deputyes and his Excellencyes counsellours are still
(1) Altered from "desyre to parle.”
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hear, and if this frost hold will be shutt upp with the frost.
My Lord of Bergevenyes commission unto me to desyre that I
wold buy him somwhat out of the carrack makes me to go every
day to Middlebourgh and com back weary, and that hath bene
som occasion your Lordship hath not had the newes So
speedily; all things go att very hyghe pryses."
vi. 297. 1 p.
SIR WILLIAM BROWNE to SIR ROBERT SYDNEY.
1602, November 29. Flushing.-I do not forget to put the
merchants at Middlebourgh in mind of the respect they owe
you; Arnold Verhoonen tells me he hath moved itt in the
Colleage, and they have determyned of somwhat, I hope att
least a fayre Turky carpett." I bid 3l. 6s. for the couple of
cushions you wrote of, more than they were worth, but they
were sold for more than 4l. the couple. His Excellency
pretends to the tenth of the carrack, and I think shall have it,
and the States the fifth. I bought a Turkey carpet for Lord
Bergeveny, 7 Dutch ells long, it cost 271., but is esteemed
well worth the money. White quilts of calico stitched with
silk are at 71. and 81. apiece. There is nothing almost that is
good cheap, but trash. At Flushing the plague diminishes.
P.S.-All the English captains have their commissions direct
from the States, and are sworn to them. I hear Sir F. Vere,
riding abroad in his coach, passed his Excellency's coach
without saluting him, and afterwards sent an excuse, saying
his Excellency's coach passed on his blind side; "I hear that
his Excellencyes answer was that itt was a blynd excuse.
Collins, ii. 260, with omissions; from D. 88.
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SIR WILLIAM BROWNE to SIR ROBERT SYDNEY.
1602, December 4. Flushing. "The Sergeant-Majour
of Ostend is sent prisoner to the States, beecaus he with an
auditour and a sergeant being appointed to meete with som
on the east syde about chaunging of prisoners, there came one
out alone from the enemyes syde, and he caused the other twoo
to stay in the half moone and went alone out. Now the man
that came so out alone was the Conte Bucquoy, in meane
apparell and his hatt pulled over his eyes, with whom the Ser-
geant-Majour talked som good space, till the serjeant sayd to
the auditour, Why shold we not go hear what he treateth being
joyned with them? Wheruppon they went out, and the auditour
knew the party that talked with the Serjeant-Majour to be
Bucquoy; they say that the Serjeant Majour confesseth that
the Conte Bucquoy moved him to do the King som service,
and that he answered that itt was too late. We shall shortly
hear the truth more att large."
'The enemy hath raysed the platforme in his nearest workes
to the west syde so hyghe that itt overtoppes both the Sand-
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hill and all the west fortifications of Ostende, and plantes
there 16 peeces of artillery: they within worke ad oppositum
butt want ryse. My drumme came 2 dayes past from Sluce;
he talked with one Brooke that hath bene longe prisoner uppon
the gallyes, who for the little leisure he had to speake with
him gave him only this advertisment, that the gallyes which
have bene longe ready to come out had a desseign to com
towards Flushing.'
""
vi. 299. 1 p.
THE COPPY of my LETTER to [SIR ROBERT CECIL.]
:
1602, December 6. Flushing.-I send a journal of Count
Lodowick's voyage into Luxenbourgh; we have learned how
to annoy the enemy hereafter as occasion may fall out. .
The business of Emden since the taking of the fort of Loue
stands thus the States' general, Du Boys, has written that
the Count of Emden has obtained succours, and that he needs
more forces.
Mons. Nassau, governor of Breda, writes
on 24 Nov. [O.S.] that the Pope's Nuncio went back from Hoch-
straet to Antwerp without being able to make the mutineers
well affected to what he propounded. Ostende is still
afflicted with sickness; the enemy works still on the east side,
and on the west has made so high a platform that they may see
the burghers in the streets; our men are in great want of ryse.
The Governour of Ostend lately sent his Sergeant-Major to
the States General on suspicion. He being appointed with Mr.
Phillips, auditor, and another, went of himself very hastily to
speak with the enemy (see Letter of Dec. 4). The Sergeant-
Major returning made no words of all this to the Governor, but
Mr. Philipps advertised him of it. He is in the more suspicion
because a prisoner examined at Bruges confesses they knew
many particularities about what was in the town.
I send you a copy of a letter which Sally their agent sent to
the States here from Calais. My drum 8 days past was
told in Sluce by an Englishman on the galleys that we should
look to Flushing, for Spinola had a design on it. I desire you
to weigh how convenient it were we had a stronger garrison.
Collins, ii. 260-2; from D. 77.
SIR WILLIAM BROWNE to SIR ROBERT SYDNEY.
1602, December 6. Flushing.
The States Generalls
deputyes and his Excellencyes are yett still at Middlebourgh :
tomorrow the Admirall is appointed to go again towards Callis
to fetch the Princes. I am told in secrett, butt how trew itt
is I know not, that his Excellency hath now a better inclination
then heretofore to the matter of Cassant. There is an uncerten
speech that there shold be forces again assembling in Holland;
happely itt is to send more men to Emden. The plague beegins
،،
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again to be ryfe in this towne; yett thoghe the sicknes take
them, more escape then dye of itt. God be thanked our
souldiours skape free, and that the venimous sort of these people
enterpryse to a villanous sense, saying that God ponisheth
whom he loves, and that wee are men that God cares not for."
vi. 300. 1 p.
SIR WILLIAM BROWNE to SIR ROBERT SYDNEY.
1602, December 9. Flushing.-The enemy's trumpet who
is come hither about some prisoners tells me; the speech is
there that the mutiners are agreed with, that the Popes
Nuntio shalbe an hostagier with them, and that they shall have
beesydes for there assurance the towne of Diest, and that the
Marquis of Spinola shall disburse the mony for there payment
so farr as 8 moneths pay comes unto: moreover he saith that
the Popes and King of Spaynes absolute pardon is come for
them, butt this I can not well beeleve; mee thinks that they
have gone too farre to make so easy a conclusion."
"He saith that Spinola hath 8 gallyes ready, there foremasts
upp, and that many souldiours, Italiens, lye att the Damme;
he saith moreover that the speeche is now that the gallyes
that were on ground att Neuport are on ground still. He
saith that they proceed in the Conte Bucquoyes quarter to
go on with there workes, and that there went 4 dayes past
40 boates with ryse to that quarter: yesterday with sloopes
on the Conte Bucquoyes quarter they tooke 2 hoyes that
had broght and delivered turfes and amunition in Ostend, as
they were comming out, and they tooke besydes a sloope of
oures with 10 or 12 souldiours in her: there was no shipps att
anker beefore Ostende."
66
"To-morrow wee looke for the Princes hear. I send your
Lordship hearin inclosed a coppy of a letter which this day
I received from Captain Maximilian Reigners, Governour of
Tourneuse, by which your Lordship may perceive that the
gallyes have a desseign in hand by the nomber of souldiours
that go towards Sluce."
P.S.—“ I hear, thogh not by your Lordship's letter, that my
honorable Lady and mistres is broght to bedd; till better thank-
fullness come my wyfe is bold to present her with a box of
marmilad, which is ryght Medera marmalad.'
vi. 301. 1 p.
MAXIMILIEN REGNIER to [SIR ROBERT SYDNEY ?]
1602, December 19 [N.S.] "De la Neuse."-My soldiers who
have come in from Flanders saw on the 17th of this month 1500
troops on their way by Assene to Watervliet. Large troops are
618
going towards Sluys for service in the galleys. To day a
regiment has passed at Rieme with two companies of cavalry
on the way to Vercloo.
v. 31. French. No address.
1/2 p.
SIR WILLIAM BROWNE to SIR ROBERT SYDNEY.
66
[1602], December 11. Flushing.-Sending him "toyes
purchased at Middelburg, and a "short table cloth wrought
with silk and gold" as a New Year's gift from his wife to
honorable Lady."
my
در
In my former letters I advertised you of the design of Spinola's
galleys; yesterday a boor was brought prisoner from Biervliet,
who confirms the lying of soldiers in the places thereabout and
passing forth towards Sluce to the galleys. A fisherman
of Cassant who was also taken tells them that three forts more
are laid out, and the workmen are agreeing to take them in
hand. "One is about the Maroll pitt; the other att the poynt
of Cassant att the entry of the haven of Sluce, by which the
deep lyeth by which the gallyes must go out; and in the third
is yett doutfull, whether about the Grow or els where."
iii. 16.
1 p.
SIR WILLIAM BROWNE to SIR ROBERT SYDNEY.
1602, December 28. Flushing.-My drum 10 days ago
saw the men that had been on the galleys march away to
Damme; they were but 600; they had with them on board
mattocks and spades and axes and ladders. So small a number
could give no fear to this town; I presume they rather have their
eyes on Biervliet; and the rather because Bouchart is full of
Italians. His Excellency is gone to Linghen, and is not
expected to return in a fortnight.
vi. 303. 1 p.
ROWLAND WHYTE to SIR ROBERT SYDNEY.
1602, December 28. Baynard's Castle." Litle George
delivered me your letter. What made me aprehend it soe
hotly was the care a great cownsailor toke you shuld have notice
sent. Yf you had hard hym, being but neuly come from her
Majestie, you wold have sayd that yt was a matter of daunger;
but I perceve your Lordship knew yt before you went. The
storme continewes now and then, but all depends upon my
Lady Riches being or not being amongest you."
Lord Thomas Howard is commanded to wait as Lord
Chamberlain.
Here is a rumour he might be Lord Privy
Seal, but he will not give over his place of Lord Chamberlain.
Mr. Grivell looks to be a counsellor.
"Mistres Mary on
St. Stevens day in the after noone dawnced before the Queen
619
two galliards with one Mr. Palmer, the admirablest dawncer
of this tyme; both were much comended by her Majestie :
then she dawnced with hym a corante. The Queen kissed
Mr. William Sidney in the presence as she came from the
chappell; my Lady Warwick presented hym." I would you
were here some part of the Christmas, lest the Queen take
offence.
"I hear that Hawkins is arrived at Plimouth,
that soe long was prisoner in Spaine: and that the States
have sent to borrow money of the Queen."
Addressed :—To . . Sir Robert Sidney . . . now at
Exton, Sir John Harringtons howse in Rutlandshire.
Collins, ii. 262, with some alterations; from D. 78.
621
p. xxi, line 21.
line 21.
p. xxiii, line 2.
p. 6,
line 5.
line 3.
line 3.
p. 13,
line 14.
p. 21,
p. 42,
For 1593 Aug. James VI to Earl of Sussex
read 1594 Sep. 11. Note of petitions of
James VI to queen Elizabeth.(¹)
For 1575 read 1595.
For Clan read Chan.
For Kiboulto read Kiloulto.
For jealously read jealousy.
line 10 from foot. For 2l. 7s. 8d. read 2l. 17s. 8d.
line 9 from foot. Before Richard insert Dermut Browne,
Dominick French, Robuck Lynche and James
Kerret, of Galway, merchants, assigns of John
Chaloner, esq., farmer of the fishery of the
Gallway river and of a moiety of Martyns Myll,
171. 6s. 8d.
p. 72, line 28.
line 39.
p. 73, line 6.
line 6 from foot. For 1071. 9s. 21d. read 106l. 2s. 21d.
p. 71, line 24.
For Harlestone read Hurlestone.
For Fandemore read Smermore.
For Derven read Derver.
For illum read illam.
After illegitimate add 3rd benefice.
For Molony read Molrony.
After Dermod add clerk.
For Groin read Owen.
For Dormicius read Dermicius.
After Kyllmanan add V.,
After undispensed read One rectory of Myrosse,
Cornelius Odriskall, layman not dispensed.
For Belgium read Low Countries (Belgae).
For Gemetyl read Eemetyl.
For Straeten read Straelen.
For Straten read Straelen.
line 10.
line 40.
line 47.
p. 74, line 3.
p. 75, line 13.
p. 100, line 12.
p. 107, line 37.
p. 116, line 11.
line 31.
p. 127, line 20.
p. 142, line 21.
CORRIGENDA.
line 22.
p. 166, line 17.
p. 171, line 12.
p. 213, line 30.
For Steremberg read Sheremberg.
For James VI to Earl of Sussex read Note of
petitions of James VI to queen Elizabeth.
For [1593, August] read [1594, Sep. 11] (1).
For beste read lefte.
For Grey read Yvers.
For La Here read la Fere.
(1) For the letter of James VI to Elizabeth, dated 11 Sep., 1594, in which
these petitions are mentioned, see S. P. Scotland, vol. 54, no. 38,
themselves are in ibid., no. 39.
The petitions
622
p. 215, line 7. For Trenthe read Twenthe.
pp. 243-5. The letter of 4 Mar., 1596[-7] consists of paragraphs
1-5 on p. 243 and paragraphs 5-7 on p. 245. The
original has been divided in binding between vol.
E 66 and vol. IV. 111. Paragraph 6 on p. 243,
p. 244 and paragraphs 1-4 on p. 245 contain a
portion of another letter, the date of which is in
the 2nd or 3rd week of Sep. 1596. It has been
bound in IV. 111 with the last folio of the former
letter. Both the commencement and conclusion
of it are lost.
p. 258, line 12.
p. 285, line 29.
p. 287, line 2.
p. 292.
A letter from Rowland White to Sir R. Sidney is
wrongly dated 1597; the date should be 1595,
and the letter placed with the letters of that year.
For Sir F. Flud read Sir T. Flud.
For Lord Countries read Low Countries.
For Rysarck read Ryswick.
p. 293, line 5 from foot. For E 25 read E 26.
p. 296, line 7. For Johns read Solms.
p. 303, line 33.
p. 307, line 18.
line 22.
line 25.
line 29.
p. 322, line 16.
p. 337, line 19.
p. 349, line 31.
p. 355, line 22.
p. 365, line 39.
p. 366, line 20.
p. 371, line 25.
p. 309, line 1 title.
line 26.
p. 372, line 17.
line 27.
For Lord Morgam read Lady Morgan.
For men read more.
For Jong read going.
For Brune read Brienen.
For Bier Bliex read Biervliet.
Read [The States General] to the States
of Zeeland.
For Banker read Barker.
For St. Jhon's read Sir Jhon's.
For Shaab read Raab.
For Van Sauten read Van Santen.
For Laverlotte read Laberlotte.
For Laverlotts read Laberlotts.
For Laver Lotte read Laber Lotte.
For Kilkow read Killcow.
For Laver read Laber.
For 1594 read 1599.
For Malve read Malre.
p. 379, line 21. For Prince Dross read Prince (Dross).
line 9 from foot. For Waert read Wael.
p. 402, line 31.
p. 412, line 37.
p. 463, line 3.
line 13.
p. 473, line 34.
p. 475, line 17.
p. 497, last line.
p. 498 note 1.
note 3.
p. 499, line 9 from foot. For Virguno read Virginio.
For[Lord Burghley] read [the Lord Treasurer].
For Esses read Essex.
For Mitzhel (?) read Nutzel.
For Wesserlande read Messerlande (sic).
For Wolplace read Welplace.
For 1500 read 1600.
For Cundad read Cividad.
For San Lucan read San Lucar.
For Oram read Oran.
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p. 515, line 26.
p. 521, line 10.
line 10
p. 522, line 3.
p. 530, line 27.
p. 554, line 8.
For Ghenaughen read Ghevanghen.
For North read North' (i.e. Northumberland).
from foot. For North read North' (i.e. North-
umberland).
For North read North' (i.e. Northumberland).
For Terbe read Terlon.
For with read,
p. 556, line 10 from foot.
p. 557, line 7 from foot.
p. 558, line 1.
p. 565, last line.
p. 567, line 36.
p. 571, line 10.
p. 573, line 34.
p. 607, line 18.
p. 618, line 3.
For lipasades read palisades.
For Van der read the Governor of.
For Van read the Governor of.
For Brade read Reades.
For Diuill read Dinill.
For Frebruary read February.
For Syrcyksea read Syrycksea.
For Name[r?] read Namen.
For Vercloo read Ecloo.
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INDEX.
Aardenburg (Ardenbourgh) [Zeeland],
511 (2), 512, 515 (2), 516, 519.
Abbeville [France], 440.
Abbey Knockmoy (Collisvictor
Knockmoy), CO. Galway,
monastery, farm of, 43.
Abbeyleix (Lex) [Queen's county,
Ireland], 54.
or
Abergavenny (Abergeny) [co. Mon-
mouth], lord of. See Nevill,
Edward.
Achryme, co. Galway. See Aughrim.
Adams, a messenger, 578.
Adare, co. Limerick, deanery, 73.
Adelantado, the. See Padilla.
See Ardres.
Aders, France.
Adlington, 527.
admiral, lord. See Howard.
admiralty:
French complaints concerning,
309.
High Court of, prize judgment of,
mentioned, 445.
Adrianson, Simon, 497.
Aeetsens. See Aerssens, Francis.
Aelst, Flanders. See Alost.
Aerle, Luxembourg. See Arlon.
Aerschot, duke of. See Croy, Charles de.
Aerssens (Aeetsens, Aersens, Aertsons,
Artsens):
Cornelius, greffier of the States
General, 506, 528, 600, 606, 610.
Francis, son of Cornelius, agent of
the States in France, 386.
Africa, 75 (2).
Agar, Mr., 31.
Agard, Mr., 12, 51, 63, 69, 70.
Aghacross (Athcrosse), co. Cork, pre-
bend, 74.
CO. Cork,
Aghern (Arthcarren),
vicarage, 74.
Aghrime, co. Galway. See Aughrim.
Aglishdrinagh, co. Cork, Ballynoran
in, q.v.
Airnsma. See Arentsma.
Aix [Provence, France], duke of Savoy
enters, 114.
Albert of Austria, cardinal archduke,
commander of the Spanish forces
in the Netherlands:
mentioned, 215, 261, 335, 380,
610.
admiralty of, 507.
artillery methods of, at Ostend,
544.
Albert of Austria-contd.
asks Philip II to allow England
and the Netherlands to be in-
cluded in the proposed French
treaty, 346.
authority of, over the prince of
Orange, 213, 226.
conduct of, at the battle of Nieu-
port, commended, 472.
countermands licences for inter-
trade, 565, 566.
death of, rumoured, 295, 597.
despatches of, to Philip II, inter-
cepted, 346.
disaffection in the States' forces
procured by, possibility of, 590.
disinclined for peace with France,
318.
as duke of Burgundy, desires to
revive the old league between
England and Burgundy, 443,
446.
the emperor's efforts on behalf of,
380, 395, 408.
expected to grant licences for
intertrade, 568.
fears attack on Mendoza by the
German princes, 431.
financial affairs of, 354, 355, 428,
490, 542, 549.
forces of, discontent and mutiny
in, 355, 428, 430, 436, 438, 463,
573, 607, 611, 612.
ill condition of, 394, 436,
438, 611, 613.
mutineers amongst, activities
of, 614.
>
attempts and proposals
to come to terms with, 212, 602,
607, 613, 616, 617.
of
attempts
prince
Maurice to come to terms with,
538.
execution of, rumoured,
, put in the galleys, 518.
to give up places seized in Ger-
many, 367, 371.
grants licences for trade between
the Spanish and free Netherlands
in return for a loan, 562, 563.
intention of, to resign his position
and retire into Germany,
rumoured, 568.
intrigues of, in Ireland, 357.
573.
>
De L. II-40
626
Albert of Austria-contd.
loses treasure at Ostend, 542, 544.
makes grant of revenue to the
countess of Bucquoy, 566.
marriage of, to Infanta of Spain,
313.
military activities of :-
mentioned or referred to, 293,
355, 358, 371, 376, 462, 464,
469, 508, 509, 510-513, 516,
518, 544, 563, 578, 593, 603.
at Aardenburg, 511 (2), 512,
515 (2), 516, 519.
at Amiens, 246.
at Ardres, 213.
in Cleves, 215.
against Flushing, 339, 340, 346,
347, 513.
attacks Gertruden bergh, 494.
goes to relieve 's Hertogenbosch,
539, 541-543.
garrisons towns to prevent
mutinies, 606.
gathers his forces to meet the
attack in Luxembourg, 611,
612.
leaves Ostend for the campaign
in Brabant, 582, 583, 584,
585.
marches on Hulst, 520.
at Ostend, 214, 298, 340, 341,
348. See also Ostend, seige of.
disappointed with the ill
success of the seige, 582.
intention of, to press the
seige, rumoured, 604, 607,
608.
parley with Vere, 552–558.
, envoys sent for. See
Ottagnes, Matheo; Serrano
Matheo.
"
takes cannon from Ostend in
his campaign in Brabant, 592.
threatens Rhinberg, 345, 354.
at Tirlemont, 595.
forces engaged in various cam-
paigns, estimated numbers of,
214, 460, 586, 589, 595, 596,
597.
movements of, 170, 187, 190, 196,
206, 208, 212, 345, 348, 349,
350, 354, 356, 359, 361, 363-
366, 369, 370, 377, 380, 469,
524, 542, 544, 545, 547, 582-
585, 587, 591, 603, 604, 605,
607, 613.
offered help by the mutineers at
Weert, 542.
passport given by, copy of, 515.
Albert of Austria-contd.
peace negotiations by, with Eng-
land, 385-388, 393, 402, 423,
424, 428, 438, 440-450, 473,
474, 484, 485, 603.
, envoys for. See Coo-
mans; Verreickens.
3
with France, 298, 306, 313,
323, 336.
envoy for. See Taxis.
with Hainault and Artois,
336.
peace prospects of, with the United
Provinces, 170, 354, 369, 377,
378, 388, 408.
Philip II's hope to secure the
Netherlands by policy for, 356.
prisoners hanged by, 502.
ratifies the agreement between
the admiral of Arragon and
the States for the admiral's
release, 502, 503.
refused a private gate at Brussels,
509.
reinforcements for, 214, 323, 501,
574, 576, 589, 595-597, 602.
reported supersession of in the
Spanish command in the Nether-
lands, 349, 350.
reported offer of the governorship
of Portugal to, 431.
rumoured demand to be king of
the Romans, 358.
sermon against, by a grey friar,
punished, 610.
sickness of, reported, 582.
Spanish coinage used to strike his
money from, 507.
thought to desire to treat for
peace without Spain, 485.
unsuccessful mission sent by, to
the duke of Brunswick for
the withdrawal of German
soldiers from the States' forces,
371.
wife of.
Eugénie.
alchemy, 409, 535.
Aldegonde, Aldegondy. See Marnix.
Aldridg, captain, 366.
Alençon [Orne, France], 34.
See Isabelle-Claire-
duc de. See Valois, François de.
Alford, Launcelot, clerk of the Hanaper,
'the surveyor,' 71, 79, 94.
Allen, Mr., 129, 480.
Allier, river, France, 35.
Almans, Almaignes. See Germany.
Alost (Aelst) [East Flanders], 595,
596.
Alpen [Rhenish Prussia, Germany],
323.
627
Alphonso, a Spaniard, 510 (2).
Altmark (Marke) [Germany], rendez-
vous for German troops in, 371.
Alva, Ferdinand Alvarez de Tolède,
duke of, don Frederick, son of,
114.
America, South, Spaniards in, attacks
on, 516.
Amiens [Somme, France]:
capture of, by the Spaniards,
246, 250.
parliament at, 184.
recovery of, reported, 291.
Amirante. See Mendoza, Francisco de.
Amsterdam (Amsderdam) [North
Holland], 163, 192, 295, 335,
497.
letter from, mentioned, 591.
merchant of, 183.
pictures of the earl of Essex
printed at, 518.
ships of, return with Spanish
treasure, 373, 377 (2), 378,
516 (2).
Ancasan, Holland. See Enkhuisen.
Andrew of Austria, cardinal (Andreas,
the deputy-cardinal), 359, 363.
Andwarp. See Antwerp.
Angers (Angiers) [Maine et Loire,
France], 106, 331.
Anglesea, encroachment in by Sir R.
Buckley, 92.
Anholt [Gelderland, Holland], castle,
122.
Anjou, duc d'. See Valois, François de.
Annaghdown (Annaghdowne) [co. Gal-
way], monastery, farm of, 43.
Anne of Denmark, queen of Scotland,
168.
Anspach, marquis of. See George
Frederick.
Anthony, king of Portugal, letter from,
97.
Anton, James, of St. Martin's, mer-
chant, 272, 278, 281, 283, 284.
Antonio, Barte, 495.
Antwerp (Andwarp, Anwerp, Anwerpe)
[Belgium], 118, 128, 232, 335,
336, 350, 351, 353, 541, 542,
580, 610.
assembly of United Provinces at,
9.
attacks on, projected, 107, 589.
castle, mutiny in, 359.
plot for, reported, 573.
citadel to be built at, 511.
council of, promises a loan to
the archduke on condition
that trade with the independent
Netherlands be licensed, 549,
562.
Antwerp (etc.), [Belgium]-contd.
distress of the inhabitants of, 511.
English book printed at, 165.
Flying Hart of, 17.
licences for inter-trade given at,
withdrawn, 565, 566.
merchant of, Denys de Larmite,
581, 582.
merchants of, finance the arch-
duke, 542.
news from, 206, 313, 358, 359,
364, 378, 489, 490, 493, 495,
506, 518, 519, 536, 542, 562,
563, 566, 582, 590, 596, 597, 611.
port of, to be open, 442.
riot at, over a boys' mock battle,
500.
river of, 596.
sloops from, at Ostend, 567.
Spanish forces near, 214, 348, 519.
Spanish holdings in, 519.
Spanish ships at, 341, 345, 348,
543.
Spanish ships captured before,
492.
Antwerp, province of, 224.
Aran, Algeria. See Oran.
Arcadia, Scottish edition of, 387.
archdukes, the. See Albert of Austria;
Isabel-Claire-Eugénie.
Arches, court of, 177.
Archinall, Mrs. 482.
Arcklow, co. Wicklow. See Arklow.
Ardagh (Ardaghye) [co. Limerick], 73.
bishopric of, vacant, 37, 41.
Ardenbourgh, Zeeland. See Aarden-
burg.
Ardfield (Narde), co. Cork, vicarage,
75.
Ardmulchan (Armolchan) [co. Meath],
rectory, 72.
Ardres (Arders) [Pas de Calais, France],
334.
siege and capture of, 212-214.
Ards (Ardes) [co. Down], barony, 12,
27.
Lower (or Great), 87.
Upper (or Little), 87.
Arentsma (Airnsma), Christoval, 115.
Argull, lieut., letter from, 521.
Argyll (Argile), earl of.
bell, Archibald.
See Camp-
Arklow (Arcklow) [co. Wicklow], 51.
Arlon (Aerle), Luxembourg, 611.
Armagh (Armach), Ireland, 28, 30 (3).
church of, 28, 29.
to be garrisoned, 465, 466, 483.
archbishop of. See Lancaster,
Thomas.
dean of, See Daniell,
628
Armolchan, co. Meath. See Ardmul-
chan.
army, cess for the, 93.
clerk of the check to, 36.
Arnemuyden [near Flushing, Holland],
letter dated from opposite, 122.
Arnhem (Arnam, Arnem, Arnham,
Arnheim, Arniem) [Gelderland,
Holland], 121, 235, 240, 287,
587, 588.
letter dated at, 109.
reinforcements for Ostend from,
558, 559.
Arnold:
Sir Nicholas, 2, 3.
lieutenant, 326.
2
letter from, mentioned, 365.
Arrae. See Owney and Arra.
Arragon, admiral of. See Mendoza.
Arras [Pas de Calais, France], 186.
Arschot (Ascot), duke of. See Croye,
Philip de.
Arthur:
capt., 387, 392 (2), 400, 403, 503,
507.
letters from, mentioned,
364, 366, 401, 504, 508.
Mr., Sir Robert Sidney's lieuton-
ant, 361, 386.
Richard, 73.
Artois, [France], 568, 580.
proposal for separate peace by,
336.
Artsens. See Aerssens.
Arundel, Thomas, imperial count, 271,
273, 274.
Ascains (Askains), Mr., 162, 163.
Ascot. See Arschot.
Ashfield, Mr., 387.
Ashley, Sir Anthony, 244.
Assenede (Assene) [East Flanders], 617.
Asshe, John, 73.
Athcrosse, co. Cork. See Aghacross.
Athlone [co. Roscommon & Meath],
castle 41, 45.
letter dated at, 32.
monastery of St. Peter at, 44.
Athlumney (Athlumpney) [co. Meath],
vicarage, 72.
Atkynes, —, 117.
attorney-general. See Coke, Sir Ed-
ward; Gerrard, Sir Gilbert ;
Snagge, Thomas.
Atye, Arthur, Latin secretary, 161, 225.
Aubrie, Dr., 177.
auditor of accounts. See Jennyson,
Thomas; Wednester.
Aughrim (Achryme, Aghrime) [co.
Galway], earl of Ormonde's
house at, 32.
monastery of, 42.
Augsbourg [Bavaria], 95.
Augustin, don. See Mexia.
Aumerville, Monsieur de, 575.
Austin Friars of Dunmore, co. Galway,
43.
Austria, cardinal archduke of. See
Albert.
don John of, 59.
Auvergne [France], 538.
Auvergne, conte de. 'See Valois, Charles
de.
Avalos (Dauila), don Alphonze de,
death of, reported, 364.
Avery. See Havré.
Axel (Axell, Exsould) [Zeeland,
Holland], 215, 216, 359, 539,
543, 589, 609.
Aylward, Richard, recommended as
justice in Munster, 45.
Azevedo, Pedro Henriquez de, count
of Fuentes of Toledo, 128, 162,
167, 201, 206, 207, 349 (2), 350,
518.
Azores, "the Islands," 387.
English fleet at, 296.
Babington, Mr., merchant, contractor
to the Netherland army, 249,
283, 284, 285 (2), 288, 307..
Bacharah (Bacarach) [Rhenish Prussia],
111.
Bacon:
Anthony, 166.
Francis, 182, 448, 471.
Mr., 306.
Baden, Edwardus Fortunatus, marquis
of, 175.
Bagnall (Bagenall, Bagnell, Bagnoll,
Bagnolle, Baynon):
Sir Henry, son of Sir Nicholas, 56,
187 (2), 194, 195.
Sir Nicholas, Marshal of the army
in Ireland, 32, 54, 56, 86, 94.
member of the Council in Ireland,
12, 26.
Sir Samuel, 219.
Baish, Mr., 60.
Baker, captain, 25.
Balagny (Ballany), Jean do, 174.
Ballet, Ritch, widow of, 186.
Balligrigyne, co. Cork. See Wallstown.
Ballinadee, co. Cork:
Ballyvolane in, q.v.
Kilgoblin in, q.v.
Ballingarry (Garthe) [in Connello
Upper, co. Limerick], deanery,
73.
Ballyclare, co. Galway. See Claro-
galway.
629
Ballyclough or Lavan (Delebbane), co.
Cork, vicarage, 74.
Ballydeloughy (Ballynluckye), co. Cork,
vicarage, 74.
Cork, chapel
Ballydowndane, CO.
(unidentified), 74.
Ballyhalbert (Talbottes Town) [co.
Down], proposed fort at, 87.
Ballyhay (Bellagh), co. Cork, rectory
and vicarage, 74.
Ballyhooly (Ohully), co. Cork, prebend,
74.
Ballyloghereigh, co. Galway. See
Loughrea.
Ballymoney (Cowsruharrie or Bally-
monye), co. Cork, church, 74.
Ballynakill (Kinnaleigh) [barony of
Leitrim, co. Galway], rectory,
43.
Ballynluckye, co. Cork. See Ballyde-
loughy.
Ballynoran [in Aglishdrinagh], co.
Cork, portion, 74.
Ballyvolane (Balmullan) [in Ballinadee],
co. Cork, portion, 73.
Ballyvourney (Ballyworny), co. Cork,
vicarage, 74.
-, a priest, 207.
Balman, —,
Balmullan. co. Cork. See Ballyvolane.
Baltinglass, viscount. See Eustace,
James.
Bamasen, Antonius, of Rotterdam,
582.
Bancroft, Richard, bishop of London,
a commissioner to treat with
the king of Denmark's com-
missioners at Embden, 451, 453,
454, 472.
Banker, captain, 347.
Bann, river [co. Armagh, Ireland],
90 (2).
Banning, alderman, 441, 457.
Bar, Etienne de, sieur de Salles, 436.
Barbary. See Morocco.
Barbazon, Barbizon, sieur de. See
Rochechouart, Henri de.
Barck, Germany. See Rheinberg.
Barretts (Barodes landes) [co. Cork],
exempt from jurisdiction, 3.
Barges, Barghen, Bargines, Bargnen
opt Zoom. See Bergen op Zoom.
Barker:
captain, 321, 322.
Mr., of St. Paul's Churchyard,
267.
Barklay, Barkley. See Berkeley.
Barlotte, la. See la Bourlotte.
Barnavile. See Oldenbarnevelt.
Barn Elms [Barnes, co. Surrey], 97,
145, 152, 156 (2), 164, 387, 473,
488.
Barnefeild, Mr.
See Oldenbarnevelt.
Barnes [co. Surrey]. See Barn Elms.
Barnes, Thomas, a servant of the earl
of Essex, 338.
Barnevelt, Barnevile. See Oldenbarne-
velt.
Barnewell, John, 72.
Barney, Francis, 2.
Barnyshe, 82.
Barodes landes. See Baretts.
Baronius. See Parma, Brocardus de.
Barrett, Mr., the queen's chaplain,
418.
Barrois (Bernois) [France], duchy, 35.
Barrow (Barowe), Henry, Brownist
book of, mentioned, 117 (2).
Barry (Barrye):
Dermicius, 74.
John, 74.
Richard McDavy Oge, 73.
viscount. See Fitz Richard, James.
Bartle. See Berkeley.
Barwicke. See Berwick-on-Tweed.
Bas, Nicasius, 558.
base court, at Penshurst, 426, 437.
Bashievant, Mons., 35.
Basing [co. Hants], 472.
Baskervile (Baskefielde, Baskerville,
Baskervyle):
captain Nicholas, 155, 217, 219,
224, 306, 310, 312, 314, 323,
326, 330, 364, 372, 381.
Sir Thomas, brother of captain
Nicholas, 123, 211, 217-222,
224, 245.
Hannibal, son of, 323.
, lady Mary, wife of, daughter
of Sir Thomas Throgmorton,
314, 316, 323.
Bastogne (Bastoigne) [Luxembourg],
609, 611.
Batenburg (Batenbergh) [Gelderland,
Holland], taken by the Span-
iards, 462.
Bath [co. Somerset], 158, 446, 454,
456, 459, 460, 465, 466, 481.
Bathori:
Sigismund, prince of Transylvania
(the Transylvanian), 181.
Stephen, king of Poland, 95, 99.
Battersea [co. Surrey], 473.
Baucher, captain, 535.
Bavaria, university of, 352.
Bavaria, Ernest of, archbishop of
Cologne, negotiates with the
States for the town of Rheinberg,
320, 323.
Bax:
Adrian, 519.
Marcellus, letter from, copy of,
597.
630
Bax-contd.
Sir Paul, governor of Bergen op
Zoom, 216, 541, 564.
letters from, copy of, 597.
mentioned, 543 (2).
>
letter to, copy of, 597.
Bay Leigh, horse of Sir R. Sidney, 410.
Baynard's Castle. See London, places
in.
Baynon. See Bagnall.
Bayonne [France], 377.
Bead, Thomas, imprisoned at Milan,
207.
Beale, Robert, clerk of the Privy
Council, 274, 296, 443.
letters from, 160, 164, 203.
a commissioner for peace with
Spain, 447, 455.
to concern himself for the safety
of Flushing, 459.
expected promotion for, 459.
as secretary of the council of the
North, to have his son joined
with him in his office at York,
461.
Beallaneny (Bellaneeny) [co. Ros-
common], house of Franciscan
friars at, 44.
Beare, Mr., of Gravesend, 178, 181.
Bearflit, Holland. See Biervliet.
Bearhaven (Beerehaven) [co. Cork],
59.
Beaumanoir, Jean de, marquis de
Lavardin, 121.
Beaumaris (Bewmarryes) [co.
Anglesey], letter dated at, 92.
Beaufort, duchess of. See Estrées,
Gabrielle d'.
Beck, Mr., 435.
Beddington (Bedington) [co. Surrey],
477. See also Benington.
Bedford, countess of. See Russell.
Beecher, William, 162, 163, 173, 179,
182, 192, 196, 201, 234, 244,
252, 262, 270, 283, 284, 316.
accounts of, 267, 278, 280, 306.
before Privy Council, 266.
charges against, 325, 326.
concerned in a dispute over clothes
arrested in Flushing, 316, 318,
321.
influence of, at Court, 266, 281,
285.
protection for, 252, 256.
Sir Robert Sidney's debts to,
184, 187, 285, 307, 308.
Beeden, captain, 367.
company of, 367.
beer:
Lubbs, 571.
Yoppem, 571.
Beere, Solivan, of Beerehaven, 59.
Beerehaven, co. Cork. See Bearhaven.
Beerfleet, Beerfleete, Beervliet, Zeeland.
See Biervliet.
Belfast [co. Antrim], 27.
Bellagh, co. Cork. See Ballyhay.
Bellieure, Mons. de, 356.
Benell, Mr., 209.
Benington [? for Beddington,
Surrey], Elizabeth at, 384.
Bennet (Bennett):
alderman, 267.
Dr., 286.
John, 335.
Co.
Bentheim (Bentham) [Prussia, Ger-
many], 111 (2).
Berch, Berck, Germany. See Rheinberg.
Berck, Vander. See Van der Bergh.
Bere, marquis de la, a maître de camp
for the Spaniards at Ostend,
569.
Berendrecht, colonel, brother of,
treasurer in Zieriksee, to go to
Ostend, 573.
Berflite, Zeeland. See Biervliet.
Bergeveny, lord of. See Nevill, Edward.
Bergen op Zoom (Bargen, Barges, Bar-
ghen, Barghen op Zoame, Bar
gines, Barguen opt Zoom, Ber-
gen, Berges) [North Brabant,
Holland], 103–105, 115, 130 (2),
212, 213, 216, 365, 473, 547,
548.
companies from, for Ostend, 555,
558.
governor of.
See Bax, Paul.
lord Grey's company falsely re-
ported to be at, 586, 589, 591.
news from, 500, 520, 541, 543,
545, 593, 597.
preacher at, 135.
reinforcements
from Flushing
asked for, 102.
reinforcements sent to, from
Flushing, 553, 599.
Spanish forces near, 374, 576.
Spanish threat to, 102, 543, 599.
Berkbeck, Mr., 337.
Berkeley (Barklay, Barkley, Bartle,
Berkley):
Henry, lord Berkeley, marriage
of, 324.
Sir Henry, 183, 200.
Sir Richard, lieutenant of the
Tower, 220, 436, 448, 487.
Bermingham, Patrick, imprisoned in
Dublin Castle, 81.
Bernois.
See Barrois.
Berry, captain, 214, 245 (2), 246, 290.
631
Bertie, Peregrine, lord Willoughby of
Eresby, 422.
governor of Berwick, 326, 330,
331.
illness of, 214.
stands for the Cinque Ports, 221,
246.
Berwick-on-Tweed (Barwick), 143, 330.
governor of. See Bertie.
governorship of, 221, 248, 326.
Betuwe (Beto) [Gelderland, Holland],
island, 369.
Beveren [Belgium], 348.
Bevery, captain, 543.
Bidossan (Vidosant), François de Saint
Paul, seigneur de, governor of
Calais, 209.
wife of, 209.
Biervliet (Bearflit, Beerfleet, Beerfleete,
Beervliet, Berflite, Bier Bliex)
[Zeeland], 307, 359, 502, 513,
589, 599, 618 (2).
Bilbao (Bilbow) [prov. Viscaya, Spain],
581.
Billingesley,, 489.
Bingham:
captain, 542.
, company of, 561, 565.
Sir Richard, 182, 224, 332.
imprisoned, 225.
Birchenshawe. See Burkinshaw.
Bird, Mr., tutor of Sir R. Sidney's
children, 246, 260, 274, 277,
279, 434, 452.
Birnes and Tooles country. See O'Burns
and O'Tooles country.
Biron, Byron, baron de. See Gontaut.
Blackborn, Mr., 329.
Blackstaff [Upper Ards, co. Down],
river, fort on, proposed, 87 (2).
Blackwall. See London.
Blackwater, Ireland, river, 481, 483.
fort on, Blackwatertown, 28, 167.
Blainville-Crévon (Bleynville) [Seine-
Inférieure, France], castle, 123.
Blankenberghe (Blankenboourgh, Blan-
kenburgh, Blankerbourgh)
[West Flanders], 490, 506,
fort, 606.
Blauvoet, 506, 509.
Blawet, France. See Port Louis.
Bleynville, France. See Blainville.
Blocq (Bloc, Blocke, Bloq), Nicholas
de, 134 (2), 184, 439, 542.
dedicates books to Sir R. Sidney,
103.
S
letters copied in the hand of, 522,
529, 605.
letters from, 103, 333, 360, 364,
366, 369, 376, 506, 519, 538, 598.
mentioned, 133, 368, 490.
Blocq (Bloc, Blocke, Bloq)-contd.
pension desired for, 506, 509.
wages of, unpaid, 369.
Blois (Bloye) [Loire-et-Cher, France],
Dutch agent at, 386.
Blount (Blont, Blunt):
Sir Charles, 219.
death of, 406.
"
serjeant major of an
pedition against Spain, 284.
Charles, lord Mountjoy (Monjoy,
Montjoy), 155, 185, 199, 397.
, expected appointment of,
as a member of the Privy
Council, 435.
godfather to 2nd earl of
Leicester, 194, 205, 322, 324.
, knight of the Garter, 271.
lord deputy of Ireland, 430.
appointment of, ex-
pected, 404, 406, 407, 408, 409,
415, 416, 418, 420.
doubted,
404,
>
414, 417.
442, 447.
>
land, 437.
429, 436.
,
arrival of, in Ireland,
departure of, for Ire-
290.
ex-
deferred, 422, 435.
expected,
427,
Kavanagh, 487.
reported, 434 (2).
gives terms to Donell
high qualities of, 487.
ill-health of, 468.
military activities of,
in Ireland, 451, 458, 461, 465,
466, 478, 481, 483, 487, 489.
movements of, in Ire-
land, referred to, 469, 470,
483, 488.
">
Mulmorey MacSwyne
sent to, 480.
, opposes appointment
of lord Grey to command of
troops at Lough Foyle, 427.
on Spanish expedition, 286,
receives a loan from the
queen, 429.
refuses to speak to Sir
Francis Vere, 389.
Sir Christopher, 186.
Sir Michael, lieutenant of the
Tower, 194 (2).
Bloye, France. See Blois.
Blunt. See Blount.
Bocke, captain, 131.
Bodevir, sieur de, letter from, extract
from, 528.
632
Bodley (Bodeley, Bodely):
Thomas, 103, 112, 122, 131, 132,
183, 184, 219, 221, 531.
activity of, in Netherland
affairs, 105, 107, 158, 160, 208,
209, 212, 213.
anxious to return to England
124 (2), 125, 127, 128 (2), 129.
brother of, 213.
"
a candidate for the suc-
cession to George Gilpin, 600.
commissioner of accounts
with United Provinces, 225.
"
letters from, 106, 113, 114 (2),
115 (4), 116 (3), 117 (2), 118 (3),
122, 124 (2), 125, 126 (3),
127 (3), 129, 202.
library of, at Oxford, books
for, from Sir Robert Sidney,
457, 461, 462, 470, 477.
mission of, to the States
General, 159, 160, 162, 164, 165.
opinions of, on Netherland
affairs, 103, 107 (2), 126.
"
at Oxford, 470.
at Utrecht, 116.
captain, 287.
Bodnam, at Dunkerque, 107.
Bohemia, letter dated from Prague
in, 95.
Bois (Boys), general du (captain de),
campaign of, in Embden, 607,
609-616.
Bois le duc, Bolduck, Bolducq, Bol-
ducque, Holland. See 'sHerto-
genbosch.
Bollen. See Boulogne.
Bolles (Boles), Sir John, 489.
Bolton, Mr., 325.
Bommelerwaard
(Bomelswaert,
Bommel, Bommelewaard, Bom-
mele Waerdt, Bommel Weert,
Bommell island, Bommels Waer-
dt) [Gelderland, Holland], 547.
behaviour of French and English
troops in, 371, 373 (2).
behaviour of Scots troops in, 373.
camp in, letter from, to Sir William
Browne, copy of, 373.
letters from, mentioned, 379.
men from, to be sent to
England to meet feared Spanish
invasion, 382, 383.
,
sickness in, 379.
?
campaign in, 363-371, 373, 377,
379, 380, 436, 438, 448, 460.
Heerwadden (Herwurden)
371, 380.
in,
capture of, printed account
of, mentioned, 376.
Hesel in, 438.
Bommelerwaard-contd.
map of the Spanish camp in, 363.
mutiny of Spanish troops at, 436,
438.
St. Andrews fort in, 438.
capture of, mentioned, 460.
Bonn [Rhineland, Germany], 111.
Bonne, François de, sieur de Les-
diguieres (Desdiguieres), 579.
Bonnyll, Edmund, 73.
books and pamphlets mentioned:
Amadis de Gaule, in Spanish, 422.
Arcadia, Scottish edition of, 387.
Nicholas Blocq's discourse on
difference between the
followers of Calvin and Luther,'
103.
the
Brownist, 117.
Euclid, 280.
four books of the Civil War, 182.
a French discourse, 182.
Harry the Fourth, 475.
Justification of the Antiparle, 566.
lady Rich's letter to Elizabeth,
461.
a Latin primer, 351.
lord Essex's Apology, 459, 461.
Matthew Parker's edition of
Thomas Walsingham's Historia
Anglicana, 21.
Percival's Spanish Grammar and
dictionary, 385.
augmented by Minshow,
385, 392, 398, 399, 405, 413.
'placat' of the king of Spain
about the favouring of the
privileges of the bands of ord-
nance, 593.
the Statutes, 327.
writings of Brocardus de Parma
on the state of Protestantism
in Europe, 579, 591.
against the proceedings against
Papists in England, 518.
a book of articles for the disciplin-
ing of the States' army, 593.
a book containing praises of the
earl of Essex, printed abroad,
182.
a book printed in Dutch describing
the cause why her Majesty hath
sent her army to sea, 213.
English book printed at Antwerp
on the succession to the Crown,
165.
Popish, attempt to introduce into
England, 335, 350, 351 (2).
seditious, author of, committed
to the Tower, 475.
booksellers:
Ponsonby, 387.
633
Borchen, Flanders. See Borchloen.
Borchensho, Mr. See Burkinshaw.
Borchloen (Borchen)
Flanders], 596.
[Limburg,
Bord, Mr., 313, 316, 317, 452, 470, 488.
Borders, the, help given to Bothwell
in, 136.
Scotch wardens of, 137.
Borlase (Borlaise), Sir William, letters
from, 102 (2), 103, 104 (3), 110,
112.
mentioned, 121.
Borough, Borrow. See Burgh.
Borrowe, captain Thomas, 66.
Bos, Holland. See 's Hertogenbosch.
Boswell, a messenger, 402, 403.
Bothwell. See Stewart.
Bouchante (Bouchart) [East Flanders]
618.
Bouillon (Buillon), duke of. See la
Tour d'Auvergne, Henri de.
Boulogne (Bollen, Bouloign, Bullen)
[Pas de Calais, France], not
to be a cautionary town, 286.
English commissioners at, be-
holden to Sir R. Sidney, 477.
reported recall of, 475.
return to England, 475, 476.
meeting place for English and
Spanish peace commissioners,
439, 455, 458, 459, 462, 463, 472.
peace commissioners at, dispute
of, about precedence, 466, 469,
474.
peace negotiations at, mentioned,
465, 466, 468, 469.
plague at, 223.
Spanish boat carrying money to
Calais captured near, 349.
Bourbon :
Catherine de (Madame), duchess of
Bar, desires religious toleration,
except in Paris, 148.
letters to, mentioned, 356,
357 (2).
marriage of, with the prince
de Lorraine, difficulties in the
way of, 356, 357 (2).
neglect of, by Henry IV,
228, 356.
François de, duc de Montpensier,
lieutenant of, 123.
-, proposed marriage of, 228.
François de, prince de Conti, 160.
Henri de, prince de Condée, 35 (2),
92, 100, 147.
Henri de, prince de Dombes, later
duc de Montpensier, 121.
Henrietta Catherine, wife of,
daughter of the duc de Joyeuse,
228.
+
Bourbon-Vendôme, Alexander de, earl
of
of Foix, illegitimate son
Henry IV of France, 358.
Bourbonnais (Bourbonoys) [ancient
district of France, dep. Allier],
35.
Bourbourg [Nord, France], 334.
Bourchier, Sir George, taken prisoner
in Ireland, 456.
Bourcke. See Burgh.
Bourg-Madame
(Bourg) [Pyrenées-
Orientales, France], surprised
by Spaniards, 581.
Bourgogne, Antoine de, seigneur de
Wacken (Waching), admiral of
Dunkerque, 493, 494 (2), 495 (2),
498, 504, 515, 518.
Bourk, Bourke. See Burgh.
Bourke (Bourk, Burcke):
John, 43.
Richard, baron Bourke of Connell,
261.
death of, 437.
Thomas, brother of Richard, death
of, 437.
William, 44.
,
Bourlotte, la. See la Bourlotte.
Bournell. See Burnell.
Bowens, one of the, 544.
Bowes, Sir William, complaint con-
cerning conduct of, by the
Scottish king, 387.
Bowyer,
mentioned, 87.
Boyle [co. Roscommon], monastery,
44.
Boys. See Bois.
Brabant (Braband) [Holland], province,
212, 214, 368, 512, 523.
campaigns in, (in 1601-2), 538 (2),
588, 590-592.
criticised, 586, 588.
disposition of forces in, 591.
expected, 573, 576, 580,
582.
States forces engaged in,
numbers of, estimates of, 590,
591, 595.
discontent in, with Spanish rule,
538.
frontiers of, garrisoned, 547.
separation of, from Flanders,
mooted, 596.
Spanish forces from, go into
Flanders, 590.
Spanish forces in, 541 (2), 543,
578, 613.
numbers of, estimate of, 586,
589.
States' camp in, letter from,
copy of, 592,
634
Brabant (Braband) [Holland]—contd.
States of, perplexity of, concerning
their oath to the Infanta, if
she gives them up to Spain, 431.
Brabant, Little, assembly of the arch-
duke's forces in, 583.
Brabant, South, province, Spanish
troops assemble in, 354.
Brade, Sir Edward. See Read.
Brady, Hugh, bishop of Meath, 55,
94.
Brabazon, Edward, 53.
Braganza:
Catherine of, duchess of, reported
to be proclaimed queen of
Portugal, 91.
Christopher of, prince of Portugal,
266, 303, 304.
Emmanuel of, prince of Portugal,
266, 303, 304.
Frederick,
Brandons, dukes of Suffolk, Sir R.
Sidney descended from, 389.
Brandenburg, Joachim
marquis of, 601.
Brangen, Catherine, 338 (2).
Breda [North Brabant, Holland], 135,
212, 301.
attack on, possibility of, 214, 365.
attempted betrayal of, 378.
capture of, mentioned, 105.
garrison of, companies withdrawn
from, to meet enemy activity,
212.
>
military activities of, 213,
494, 576.
governor of. See Nassau, Justinus
de.
letter dated at, 112.
news from, 612.
Brederode (Broderode):
Reinoud van, lord of Veenhuyzen
(Faenehewsen, Fruehewsen),
son in law of John of Olden-
Barnevelt, president of the
States of Zeeland, 572.
Walraven van, 214.
wife of, 214.
Bredevoort (Breefoord), [Gelderland,
Holland], 365.
surrender of, 293.
Breges. See Bruges.
Bremar (?Bremerhaven) [Hanover,
Germany], 128.
Bremen (Breme), capture of, 358.
Spanish demands on, 360.
Bremen, Mons., 290.
Bremerhaven, Hanover. See Bremar.
Brennagh, Edmund, 73.
Breskens (Bresk island) [Holland], 341,
510.
Brest [France], letters from, mentioned,
385.
Spanish fleet at, 382.
Brett, captain, 287.
Brewerton, Andrew, farmer of mon-
astery of Knockmoy, 43.
Bridges, Elizabeth, daughter of lord
Chandos of Sudeley, 265, 322.
Brielle (the Briele, Brill) [South Hol-
land], 299, 303, 304, 315, 353,
379, 383, 384, 410, 416, 423,
562.
commissary of, 249.
garrison of, 254, 315, 329.
, company of Sir Francis Vere
in, 496.
-, proposal to withdraw men
from and replace them by
others, 570, 571.
reinforcements for, 323, 389.
troops to be furnished from,
to the Provinces, 431.
government of, proposal to annex
to Flushing, 302.
governor of, 249. See also Burgh ;
Sheffield; Vere, Sir Francis.
governorship of, 156, 242, 305.
letter dated at, 110.
lieutenant governor of. See Con-
way, Sir Edward;
Gardner,
captain.
not to be given up to Spain, 444.
promotions at, 587.
proposal to evacuate, 445.
provisions for, 169, 171, 172, 178,
269, 293.
sergeant-major at.
See Gardner,
captain; Sedgwick, lieutenant.
Brienen (Brune), Mons., 307.
Briskett, Ludovic, 83, 61.
instructions for, 84.
Bristol (Bristow, Bristowe), 60, 241,
288, 387.
letters dated at, 58, 59.
mayor of, 83.
Brittany [France], 60, 75, 264.
campaigns in, 114, 116, 119, 120,
121, 166, 168, 184, 212, 223,
234, 320, 331.
Broderode. See Brederode.
Broke, captain, 174.
Bromley :
Mr., merchant contractor to
Netherland army, 249, 267, 283,
284, 285 (2), 288, 307.
Mrs., servant of lady Huntingdon,
165, 173, 179.
Sir Thomas, solicitor general,
opinion of, on the earl of Or-
monde's claim to prize wine,
46, 47.
635
Brooke (Brookes):
a prisoner at Sluis, 616 (2).
Sir Callisthenes, 363, 379, 407,
416, 471, 541.
-, company of, 591.
Henry, lord Cobham (formerly
lord Brooke), lord Warden of
the Cinque Ports, 279, 290, 298,
412, 415, 443, 448, 452, 454,
456, 459, 460.
appointed lord Warden of
the Cinque Ports, 286, 300, 324.
appointment of, as peace
commissioner, expected, 438.
a candidate for the lord
wardenship of the Cinque Ports,
236, 238, 240-243, 246, 248,
251, 253, 254, 256, 258, 265-
267, 273, 274, 276.
a candidate for the office of
lord chamberlain, 448.
a candidate for the Privy
Council, 435, 459, 486.
, captured Spanish soldier
sent to, 372, 375.
coach of, 440.
Sta
concerned in the lease or
sale by the queen of Otford
park and manor, 407, 408, 411,
412, 415 (2), 416, 421, 428, 432-
434, 447, 452, 455, 457-460.
279.
entertains the queen, 468.
estrangement of, from Sir
Walter Raleigh, 415.
favoured by the queen, 246,
friendly relations of, with
Sir Robert Cecil, 273, 317, 397.
hostility between the earl
of Essex and, 238, 246, 251, 397.
in the camp at Nieuport,
472, 473.
"
Kentish interests of, as can-
didate for the lord lieutenancy,
242.
"
to command the troops
in the county, 382.
lord lieutenant, 302.
to sell his lands to
buy lands in Kent, 282, 453.
supports a parlia-
mentary candidate, 535.
marriage of, 479.
matrimonial affairs of, 331,
412, 415, 448, 449, 452.
mission of, to prince Maurice,
473.
rival of Sir Robert Sidney,
242, 243, 253, 256, 258, 273,
293, 295.
Sir John, 318.
Brooke (Brookes)-contd.
William, lord Cobham, 200.
death of, 245, 259, 260.
illness of, 218, 219, 234, 236,
237, 238, 240, 241, 242 (2), 243.
Sir William, knight of the shire
for Kent, 294.
outlawry of, 299.
countess van den. See Manders-
cheid.
Brough. See Burgh.
Brouncker (Brunckir), Sir Henry, 486.
Browne:
Dermit, merchant, of Galway, 42
(corrigenda).
Richard, 72.
'the
Richard,
controller,' an
officer of the Green Cloth, 182.
Robert, founder of the Brownists,
117.
captain, afterwards Sir William,
106, 124, 127, 131, 155, 188,
214, 232, 235, 237, 259, 260,
269, 302, 304, 321, 333, 361,
411, 412, 413 (2), 415, 416, 449,
485, 578.
acts as English agent in the
Netherlands during the vacancy
caused by Gilpin's death, 613.
apparel for, 316.
>
anxious that the queen
shall be assured of his wife's
loyalty, 600.
>
a candidate for the sucession
to George Gilpin, 599, 600, 602,
603, 604, 606.
commended by the queen,
converses with the queen,
531-534.
>
daughter of, christened,
,
deputy for Sir Robert
Sidney in Flushing, 202, 206 (2),
207, 332.
"
,
2
492.
"
496.
administers the oath
of allegiance to the queen to
the garrison of Flushing, on
the news of Essex's rebellion,
504-506.
asks for directions con-
cerning the government of the
town, 431 (2).
asks for reinforce-
ments, 367, 523.
to attempt to procure
the release of English prisoners,
584.
complains of the
absence of some captains from
the garrison, 372.
•
636
Browne, captain, deputy for Sir Robert
Sidney in Flushing-contd.
desires confirmation of
his position for himself and the
States, 354, 355.
"
entertains
German
examines a Scots cap-
?
noblemen, 496.
tain, 514.
forbids the sale of
pictures of the earl of Essex in
Flushing, 518.
keeps counterfeiters in
prison, awaiting Sir Robert
Sidney's pleasure, 587.
>
makes arrangements to
get news from the States' camp,
589.
persuades seamen to
go aboard their ships, 496.
persuades the States
of Zeeland to send help to
Ostend, 607.
plans an enterprise
against Spanish vessels at
Sluys, 514.
present at the ex-
amination of traitors, 519.
presents made to, by
the States of Zeeland, 600, 606.
,
promises to assist
English forces on the way to
Ostend, 526.
quarrel of, with Mal-
dere, 520, 536, 537, 539, 542,
543, 545.
refuses to muster the
garrison of Flushing, without
instructions from Sir Robert
Sidney, 577.
refuses reinforcements
to Ostend, 523, 551.
to see the States
General, 514.
news of
, suppresses
Spanish activity, 348.
takes measures for the
defence of Flushing, 373, 514-
516.
urged to confer with
Maurice de Nassau at the Hague,
338, 339.
admiral Jus-
, urges
tinus de Nassau to retain his
command, 501.
, urges Olden-Barnevelt
to press the States to attack
Cadzand, 610 (2).
"
warned of the enemy's
designs on Flushing, 338, 339,
511, 513.
Browne, captain, deputy for Sir Robert
Sidney in Flushing-contd.
-, willing to lend the
states of Zeeland a few men to
keep on good terms with them,
370.
, knighted, 300.
2
letters from, 154, 206, 207,
211, 212, 216, 287, 289 (2), 290,
335-380, 431 (3), 489–618.
mentioned, 284, 369.
letters to, 503.
copies of, 338-340, 346,
511, 513, 521, 529-531, 544,
547-555, 574, 584, 585, 587,
588, 597, 609.
>
"
movements of, mentioned,
in England, 400, 531, 598, 599.
abroad, 284, 335,
345, 348 (2), 349, 407, 409, 411,
576, 578, 579, 600, 602, 606, 615.
to negotiate for a present
for the queen, 606.
relations of, with Sir Robert
Sidney, 211-212, 374, 375,
376, 379, 431 (2), 509, 522, 536,
538, 539, 584, 586, 591, 603,
606, 610.
attempts to ob-
tain leave for him, 403 (2), 405,
407, 409, 412.
with Sir Francis Vere,
374, 375, 376, 556.
servant of, 162, 165. See
also Rowe.
"
wife of, 496, 602, 604.
difficult position of,
600.
a gentleman of captain Sidney's
company, 575, 580.
Dr., 188, 193, 194. Cf. Bruen.
Brownist books, 117.
Bruce, Edward, ambassador of James
VI of Scotland to France, 154.
instructions for, 150-152.
Bruen, Dr., 404. Cf. Browne, Dr.
Bruges (Breges) [West Flanders, Bel-
gium], 301, 513, 514, 524, 545,
547, 562, 576, 603, 604, 605,
607, 616.
agent of, 210.
attack on, expected, 133, 356,
509, 511 (2), 512.
commercial treaty with, proposed,
209, 211, 372.
garrison in, 304.
house of Albert of Austria at, 348.
news from, 304, 541, 565, 585.
preparations at, for an attack on
Ostend, reported, 494.
Spanish ships at, 341.
637
Bruges :
Frances, baroness Chandos, 328.
William, lord Chandos (Shandos),
412.
Bruhenny, co. Cork. See Churchtown.
Brunckir, Sir Henry. See Brouncker.
Brune. See Brienen.
Brunswick, Henry Jules, duke of,
144 (2), 358, 371, 394, 395, 414,
423.
Brussels (Brusselles, Bruxels) [Bel-
gium], 109, 118(2), 128, 187,
208, 336, 356, 370, 492, 509,
510, 517 (2), 538, 547, 587, 602.
ambassador of the emperor at.
See Bylandt.
the archduke refused a private
gate at, 509.
of
bailey of, son of, 130.
court of, licences renewal
commercial relations between
Bruges and Flushing, 372.
German deputies sent to, 377.
news from, 348, 349 (2), 393,
431 (2).
pasquill at, against the Nassau
family, 500.
passport signed at, copy of, 515.
peace negotiations at, 423.
people of, refuse contributions
without control of expenditure,
512.
Bruton, John, 73.
Brydie, John, 74.
Bucenval, Bucenvall. See Buzenvall.
Bucke, captain, 175.
Buckhurst, lord and lady. See Sackville.
Buckland, 343.
Buckley :
alderman, 483.
Sir Richard, nephew of the earl
of Leicester, letter from, 92.
letter to, 92.
Bucquoy, count and countess. See
Longueval.
Buderich (Burick) [Westphalia, Ger-
many], capture of, 111.
building materials, price of, 482.
Buillon. See Bouillon.
Bullen, France. See Boulogne.
Burchinshaw. See Burkinshaw.
Burck. See Burgh.
Burcke, lord. See Bourke, Richard.
Buren (Burey) [Gelderland, Holland],
111, 590.
Burgate, Thomas, clerk of the Council
in Munster, 15.
Burgh (Borrow, Borough, Bourcke,
Bourk, Bourke, Brough, Burck,
Burcke):
Burgh (Borrow, etc.)—contd.
lady Frances, 174, 190.
pension for, 300.
poverty of, 299, 300.
John, son of Richard de, 2nd earl
of Clanricarde, rebellion of,
41 (2).
Redmond, brother of Richard de,
2nd earl of Clanricarde, farmer
of Clontuskert monastery, 43.
Richard de, 2nd earl of Clanri-
carde, 55, 57, 80.
an ally against Shane O'
Neill, 4.
monasteries farmed by, 42-
44.
submission of, 80.
Thomas, lord Burgh, 174, 218,
293.
ambassador to Scotland, 136,
137, 138 (2), 140 (4).
anxious to be governor of
Berwick, 221.
>
death of, 299, 317.
fracas between Sir Oliver
Lambart and, 267.
friends of, at Court, 202 (2),
204 (2).
>
>
governor of the Brielle, 125.
165, 293.
"
leave for, 165, 175,
181, 186, 190, 192, 197, 201, 205.
lord deputy of Ireland, 224,
230, 233, 234, 235, 236, 237,
241, 242, 243 (2), 255, 257, 258,
261, 262, 265, 267, 272, 274,
291, 293.
relations of, with Elizabeth,
224, 249.
Ulick, son of Richard de, 2nd earl
of Clanricarde, rebellion of,
41 (2).
Burghley, lord. See Cecil.
Burgundy, peace in, 181.
Burgundy, duke of. See Albert of
Austria.
Burick, Holland. See Buderich.
Burkinshaw, Birchenshawe, Borchen-
sho, Burchinshaw, Burchin-
shawe, Mr., 129, 131, 132, 133,
134, 135, 167, 169, 172, 174,
179, 249, 256.
information of, against Beecher,
325, 326.
Burleigh. See Cecil.
Burnell (Bournell), —, 55, 60, 79.
Burnham, —, 122, 123, 175, 180, 201,
211, 269, 300, 308.
Bury, captain, 355.
Buss, the, Holland.
See 's Hertogen-
bosch,
638
Bussy d'Amboise (Bussy d'Ambois),
Louis de Clermont, 35.
Butler:
Cecilia, widow of James Butler,
baron Dunboyne, letter from,
mentioned, 11.
Sir Edmund, brother of the earl
of Ormonde, 4, 9.
Edmund, viscount Mountgerret
(Mongarret), 56, 57.
appointed deputy marshal of
Kilkenny, 48.
Edward, brother of the earl of
Ormonde, 9, 10, 45.
James, 72.
James, 2nd earl of Ormonde, grant
of prise wines to, mentioned, 46.
Piers, with Sir H. Sidney in
Leinster, 10.
Thomas, earl of Ormonde and
Ossory, lord treasurer of Ire-
land, 57, 70, 85.
asks for the grant of Leix
Abbey, 54.
claims wine as prise, 38,
followers of, extortions by,
house of, taken into the
queen's hand, 456.
lands of, 30, 32.
46.
11.
66.
exempt from Cess, 60,
letters from, 33 (3), 38, 40,
42, 45 (4), 48, 50, 54, 77.
letters to, 38, 47, 54.
marshal of Kilkenny ap-
pointed by, 30, 48.
>
military position of, in Ire-
land, 47, 300, 396.
-, privileged position of, in
Ireland, 9, 11, 57.
>
quarrels with O'Brien, 77 (2).
relations of, with the earl of
Desmond, 2, 4, 5.
with the earl of Upper
Ossory, 33, 38, 39, 40, 42, 45,
46, 47, 50.
with the Sidneys, 51,
69.
reported truce of, with the
earl of Tyrone, 423.
seeks exemption from Cess
for his lands, 53, 57.
taken prisoner by the rebels
and suspected of collusion with
them, 456, 459, 461, 466.
reported release of,
459, 473.
warrants to, 16.
wife of, 50,
Butler-contd.
Walter, son of, 70.
Buzenvall (Bucenvall, Buzenval). See
Choart.
Bylandt, Otto Heinrich von, baron of
Reidt (Rheydt), governor of
Emmerich, 414.
ambassador of the emperor in
Brussels, 124.
Byron. See Gontaut, Charles de.
Cadiz (Cales) [Spain], 493, 498, 500.
Cadzand (Cadyand, Casant, Cassant)
[Zeeland], 346, 359.
attack on, prospects of, 600, 601,
616.
urged on the States General
and prince Maurice, 600, 608-
610, 612, 614.
reluctance of prince Maurice to
attack, 600.
Spanish concentration in, feared,
598.
to fortify,
Spanish works in, 614, 618.
Spinola's intention
reported, 605, 608.
Caen (Cane)) [Normandy, France],
English ambassador to be con-
ducted to, 349.
Caesar, Dr., 443.
Caesar, Gaius Julius, 521.
Caheragh (Catherath),
CO. Cork,
vicarage, 74.
Cahir castle [co. Tipperary, Ireland],
surprised, 466.
Calais (Cales, Callays, Calles, Callis)
[Pas de Calais, France], 219,
220, 229, 264, 324, 334, 393,
440, 514, 567, 574, 616.
attacks on, 201, 206, 208, 209 (2),
214, 274.
Dutch ships off, 348.
English ships off, 341, 347.
governor of. See Vidosant.
news from, 347, 358, 490, 616.
ships arrested at, 436.
ships bound for and arrested,
released, 442.
soldiers sent to, 162.
Spaniards to
embark troops
against Flushing at, 347.
Spanish ships at, 323, 348, 601,
602, 603, 604.
Spanish ships bound for, captured,
349 (2).
Spanish ships expected at, 349 (2),
354.
the States' agent at. See Sailly,
Anthoine de.
639
Calais Roads, 324.
Cales, Spain. See Cadiz.
Calloo (Callo) [Flanders], 508.
Calverstaert. See Kalfstaert.
Calvert, captain, 577.
Cambrai [Nord, France], 161.
castle, 174.
loss of, 168.
mutiny in, 335.
Cambridge [co. Cambridge], 203.
Campion, a brewer, 256, 261, 270 (2),
418.
Cane, Normandy. See Caen.
Cannaway (Kenwye), co. Cork, church,
74.
Canterbury [co. Kent], archbishop of.
See Whitgift, John.
desire to hold peace conference
at, 448.
letter dated from. mentioned, 490.
cardinal, the. See Albert, archduke of
Austria.
Careckfergus, co. Antrim, Ireland. See
Carrickfergus.
Carew (Carey, Carye):
Sir George, lieutenant of the
Ordnance, "Master-Gunner,"
163, 166, 168, 170, 171, 172,
179, 188, 191, 193, 195 (2), 198,
244, 292 (2), 296, 397, 456, 475.
to go to Ireland as lord
president of Munster, 420.
proposed as Treasurer of
the Navy, 329.
, suggested as a godparent
for Barbara Sidney, 419.
Sir Peter, 30.
Peter, nephew of, 30, 54.
Cf. Carey.
Carey :
9
Sir Edmund, 329, 444.
Elizabeth, daughter of George,
baron Hunsdon, 163, 173, 188,
194.
Elizabeth, wife of George, baron
Hunsdon, 163, 173, 419.
Sir George, afterwards 2nd baron
Hunsdon, lord chamberlain
(1596-1603), 173, 194, 234, 246,
248, 263, 265, 267, 311, 396,
471.
captain of the Band of
Pensioners, 221.
coach of, 444.
commands West coast de-
fence, 300.
, governor of the Isle of
Wight, 324.
health of, 448, 449, 453, 454,
466, 471, 484, 598.
knight of the Garter, 271.
Carey, Sir George-contd.
lord lieutenant of Kent,
246.
"
member of the Council, 396.
players of, play by, 446.
stands for the Cinque Ports,
243.
"
visit of, to Bath, 459, 465,
471.
Henry, 1st baron Hunsdon, lord
chamberlain (1585-1596), 175,
182, 191, 234.
.Henry, 4th baron Hunsdon, 390,
Sir Henry, 392.
See also Carew.
"
See Carrig-
downane.
Carlew, Ireland. See the Curlews.
Carlingford [co. Louth], 4.
Carlingford river [Newry river, co.
Down], 56.
Carlisle, dean of. See Wooley, John.
Carn (Carne) [co. Kildare], 72.
Carnarvon [North Wales], encroach-
ments in, by Sir R. Buckley, 92.
Caroghe, Ranuell Og McAlister, murder
of, reported, 11.
Carignaynan, co. Cork.
Caron (Charon), Noel, afterwards Sir
Noel de, agent for the United
Provinces in England, 169, 170,
171, 235, 239, 244, 260 (2), 269,
283, 287, 297, 453, 471, 473,
474, 476, 477, 488, 570, 578,
593.
approves appointment of lord
Sheffield to Brielle, 305.
to be asked to improve the States'
attitude towards the governor
of Flushing, 520, 537.
concerned in negotiations for
cavalry reinforcements in
Flushing, 236, 239, 240, 250,
264, 266, 274-277, 281, 308,
314, 315, 320, 321, 324, 328,
331.
friendly towards Sir R. Sidney,
456.
has audience with Elizabeth, 266,
268, 270, 272, 273, 282, 324,
331, 410, 421, 441, 442.
in the United Provinces, 231, 247,
250, 265, 402-405, 409, 411,
414, 416, 480.
intermediary between the States
and Elizabeth during the
negotiations for a Spanish
peace, 402-405, 408, 409, 411,
414, 416, 419, 423, 425, 426,
442.
knighted, 481,
640
Caron (Charon)-contd.
letters from, mentioned, 361, 393,
497 (2), 506, 565, 598.
tries to prevent the Spanish peace,
442-444, 450, 451.
Carragh (Kerraghe) [co. Kildare], 72.
Carrick (Carrecke) [part of co. Ayr],
89.
Carrick on Suir (the Carricke) [co.
Tipperary], 45.
Carrickfergus (Careckfergus, Carrig-
fergus, Cragfargus, Knockfargus,
Knockfergus) [co. Antrim],
11 (2), 17, 26, 458.
attacked by Sorley Boy, 25.
composition with Sorley Boy at,
mentioned, 30.
desolation of, 27.
forces sent to, 476.
mill of, 91.
petition dated at, mentioned, 30.
skirmish near, 7.
Carrickkuoyll, co. Cork. See Carrig-
tohill.
Carrigdownane (Carignaynan), co. Cork,
vicarage, 74.
Carrigtohill (Carrickkuoyll), co. Cork,
rectory, 74.
Carver, Dr., of Amsterdam, 162.
Carye. See Carew.
Cashel [co. Tipperary, Ireland], arch-
bishop of. See Magrath, Meiler.
Casimir, duke John, Sir P. Sidney to
accompany to Low Countries,
86.
Cassant, Zeeland. See Cadzand.
Cassel [Nord, France], lordship of,
334.
Cassy, Maurice, 73.
Castelmartin, co. Kildare. See Castle-
martin.
Castile, Adelentado of. See Padilla.
Castledermot [co. Kildare], letter dated
at, 59.
Castle Ellis (Castleis) [co. Kilkenny],
John Swetman of, 30.
Castlehaven (Clanbarachan), co. Cork,
rectories of, 75.
Castlemagner (Molawrye), co. Cork,
vicarage, 74.
Castlemartin (Castelmartin) [co. Kil-
dare], John Eustace of, 70.
Castle Martyr (Martary), co. Cork,
vicarage, 74.
Castlepetri, King's County. See Mon-
asteroris.
7.
Castlereagh [co. Down], skirmish at,
Castleis, co. Kilkenny. See Castle
Ellis.
Castletown (Castleton) [in Owney and
Arra, co. Tipperary], Tirrelagh
O'Brien of, 77.
Castrichom, 393.
Catcher (Ketcher), John, alderman,
183, 192.
house of, 170, 171, 172, 180,
293.
wife of, 177.
Cathboech [Zeeland], 122.
Catherath, co. Cork. See Caheragh.
Catholics, confessions of, 350-353.
in England, assistance offered for,
352.
loyalty of, to the queen,
352, 353.
educated abroad for the English
priesthood, 352.
imprisoned for their religion, 337,
350-352.
Catrice, colonel, 528, 529.
Caudebec [Seine Inferieure, France],
123.
Cawfill, 163.
Cecil (Cecill, Cecyll, Cycill):
captain, alias colonel Edward,
448, 450, 523.
letters from, mentioned,
522.
servant of. See Littleton.
lady Elizabeth, wife of Sir Robert,
death of, referred to, 236.
Cecil, Sir Robert, Secretary of State,
113, 164, 239, 262, 281, 286,
297, 299, 316, 380, 389, 391,
407, 408, 415, 435, 480, 481,
594.
adventures a ship with Sir W.
Raleigh, 198.
advised by his father to defer to
the queen in all things, 441.
agent of, in Milan, 207.
to be assured of Sir Francis Vere's
loyalty, 556.
bestows New Year's gifts at court,
427.
career and position of :-
chancellor of the duchy of
Lancaster, 175, 248, 268,
294 (2).
+
chief plenipotentiary to the
Congress of Vervins, 309 (2),
311-313, 315-325,
327,
331 (2).
concerned in lord Hertford's
affairs, 184.
concerned in negotiations for
the lease of Otford park, 407,
436, 439.
concerned with defence against
Spain, 271.
641
Cecil, Sir Robert, career and position
of-contd.
concerned with Irish business,
430.
concerned with Netherlands
affairs, 186, 187, 198, 217,
237, 250, 266, 269, 273, 276,
277, 281, 316, 321, 322, 372,
375, 379, 400, 445, 449, 450,
451, 453, 461, 465, 474,
476 (2), 477, 479 (2), 480, 481,
494, 504, 505, 511, 520, 522,
533, 541, 551, 610, 612.
desires to be made a baron, 392.
expected appointment of, as
peace commissioner to Bou-
logne, 438.
expects advancement, 119, 488.
influence of, in State affairs,
186, 188, 190, 218, 221, 223,
234, 235, 243, 249, 264, 274,
309, 331, 390, 398, 427, 443,
474.
a judge commissioner at the
trial of the earl of Essex,
396, 398, 399, 420, 467.
knighted, 119.
privy councillor, 120, 121.
receives Spanish envoys, 385,
484.
sole principal secretary, 461.
stays a warrant by the queen,
471.
uses influence for state appoint-
ments, 203, 273, 276, 277,
313, 317, 329, 486.
clerk of, 272, 282.
estrangement of, from lord Buck-
hurst, 402, 413.
faction of, at Court, 397.
house of, in Chelsea, 234.
to be changed for a larger,
429.
kindness of, 247, 260, 282.
lampooned, 424.
letter to Elizabeth remains with,
309.
letters from, mentioned, 165, 167,
222, 266, 267, 290, 291, 392,
403, 416, 473, 475, 485, 534,
565.
letters to, copies of, 505, 511, 522,
527, 552, 553, 558, 560, 566,
594, 601, 607, 613, 616.
mentioned, 237, 260, 274,
280, 385 (2), 433, 434, 439, 476,
481, 490 (and note), 500, 502,
503, 510, 515, 522, 527 (2), 531,
546, 600, 603.
life of, threatened, 402.
marriage of, rumoured, 415, 417.
Cecil, Sir Robert_contd.
movements of, references to, 236,
259, 264, 285, 321, 383, 394,
401, 430, 475, 481 (2), 486.
plays cards with the queen, 425.
presents to, 184, 186, 187, 264,
266, 429, 470, 471 (2).
relations of, with Sir William
Browne, 522, 536, 538, 539,
541, 600, 603, 606, 610.
with Elizabeth, 235, 398,
415, 427, 533.
"
with the earl of Essex, 218,
222, 240, 243, 275, 279, 302,
308, 321, 324, 327, 390, 396,
397, 401, 402, 404-407, 413,
417, 439, 440, 465, 467, 470.
with lord Henry Howard,
481.
with Sir Walter Raleigh,
198, 268, 285, 308.
with Sir Robert Sidney, 153,
155, 202, 203, 218, 220, 240,
260, 264, 275, 280, 297, 310,
311, 313, 321, 322, 328, 382,
385, 391, 394, 398, 415, 422,
423, 457, 469, 473, 479, 486.
concerned with his
applications for leave, 165, 170,
186, 237, 241, 249, 292–295,
297, 309, 400, 402, 403, 405,
425, 429, 430, 432, 434, 435,
444-449, 474, 480, 483-489.
>
with Sir Edmund Uvedale,
184, 187, 192.
removes from Savoy House to
Arundel House, 465.
secretary of. See Munck, Levinus.
servant of, 312.
speech of, in the Star Chamber,
on the earl of Essex, mentioned,
420.
warned of the evil reputation of
Alphonso, a Spaniard, 510 (2).
wife of, death of, mentioned, 236.
wishes to go to Theobalds, 387.
zeal of, 255, 384, 385, 481.
Cecil, Sir Thomas, afterwards lord
Burghley and President of the
Council of the North, 221, 332,
429, 466.
Cecil, William, lord Burghley, lord
treasurer, the old Lord
Treasurer, 'old Saturnus,' 126,
157, 163, 164, 184, 188, 200,
221, 247, 248, 249, 314, 321,
441, 448.
accounts of, as lord treasurer,
24, 241, 252, 285, 294, 297.
adventures £500 with Sir W.
Raleigh, 198.
De L. II-41
642
Cecil, William-contd.
concerned in negotiations with
the United Provinces, 224, 225,
255, 256, 329.
concerned with Netherlands affairs,
108, 118, 119, 126, 155, 174,
175, 206, 210, 211, 220, 221,
277, 308, 312, 332.
concerned with supplies for the
Netherlands forces, 104, 163,
165, 168-172, 174, 178 (2), 186-
191, 193, 195, 198, 201, 204,
223, 225, 271, 272, 280, 281,
283, 284, 292, 313, 316, 319,
326 (2).
"does not write news," 109.
Elizabeth chides, 217.
French negotiations by, 259, 261.
health of, 171, 182, 183(2), 184,
187, 196, 205, 237, 240, 243,
250, 251, 253, 266, 276, 316,
326, 327, 328.
honours for, 298.
influence and activity of, in
affairs of state, 122, 123,
166, 190, 192, 196, 203, 223,
237, 243, 277, 309, 317.
letters from, 153.
mentioned, 108, 172, 193,
203, 252, 256, 260 (2), 326.
letters to, 2, 8-12, 25, 32, 207,
292, 328.
mentioned, 50, 56, 118,
126, 132, 133 (2), 198, 210 (2),
211, 254, 259, 274, 294, 309,
326, 330.
movements of, referred to,
163,
165, 171, 172, 175, 193, 196,
197, 205, 217, 218, 219, 234,
246, 259, 330.
plot to assassinate, 207.
presents to, 185, 186, 306.
Privy Council meet at house
of, 252, 257, 261.
relations of, with the earl of
Essex, 182, 279, 284, 305.
with Sir Henry Sidney, 70,
119, 153, 155.
with Sir Robert Sidney, 123,
155, 202, 243, 297, 306, 317.
concerned with his
application for the lease of
Otford Park, 234, 235, 237,
238, 257, 262, 265, 270, 272,
274, 275, 283, 298, 311, 321,
322, 324, 327.
>
concerned with his
leave, 121, 186, 192, 193,
196, 201, 295, 300, 305, 310,
312, 322, 328 (2).
Cecil, William, relations of-contd.
with Sir E. Uvedale, 172,
179, 181, 182, 192.
with Sir F. Vere, 328.
signs letters and warrants, 16,
181, 288.
Cecil, Mr. wife of, 172.
Cesford. See Ker, Sir Robert.
Cess, the, in Ireland:
C
advice and explanations concern-
ing, 58, 61, 62, 66.
amount of, to be certified, 61.
burden of, 60, 67.
collection of, 93.
conversion of, 55, 56, 67, 68, 80.
exemption from, 60.
for the Army and Household, 93.
refusals to pay, 68, 76, 79, 80.
warrant for, 64.
Ceuta (Soute) [Morocco], 498.
Ceville, Spain. See Seville.
Chaloner, John, farmer of the fishery
of the river of Galway, 42
(corrigenda).
secretary in Ireland, 93.
signs order committing the earl
of Desmond, 5.
Châlons [France], 35.
Champagne (Champaigne) [France],
35.
Champernowne, Arthur, 243, 288.
commands a company in the
Netherlands, 103.
Chancellor, Mr. See Fortescu, Sir
John.
Chandos (Shandos), baroness of. See
Bruges.
Chanlan rectius O'Hanlan, q.v.
Charles, "the post," 458, 478, 488, 501.
Charles III of Loraine, duke of Maine,
Guise and Mercoeur, 34, 35 (2),
112, 181.
relations of, with Henry IV, 141,
148, 168, 169, 196, 203.
Charles IX, duke, afterwards king of
Sweden (1604-1611), uncle of
Sigismund III, 349, 463.
embassy from, to the Netherlands
and England, 362.
Charles Emmanuel, duke of Savoy,
prince of Geneva, son of the
duke of Nevers, 35, 112, 114.
claims marquisate of Saluces,
358.
relations of, with France, 181,
480, 485, 497, 502, 518, 582,
603, 607.
with Spain, 485, 501.
Charnock, Elfreda, 335.
sister of, 336,
643
Charon. See Caron.
Chartley (Chartly) [co. Stafford], letter
dated at, 48.
Chartres [Eure et Loire, France], 116,
147.
Chatham [co. Kent], 71, 262, 263, 285.
industry at dockyards of, 324.
Chatillon, Monsieur de, 519, 561.
Chatterton (Chaterton), Mr., absentee-
ism of, 26 (3).
brother of, 49.
grant of land to, in Ireland,
27, 29.
recompense for, 49.
Chelsea. See London, places in.
Cheshire, John Damport of, 118.
Thomas Dunraff of, 352.
Cheswick, co. Middlesex. See Chiswick.
Chevalier, on embassy from France,
160.
M
Cheverny. See Chiverny.
Chevers, Christopher, imprisoned in
Dublin castle, 81.
Chichester [co. Sussex], 255.
Chichester, Sir Arthur, 318, 458.
China, merchant ships from, 455.
Chiswick (Cheswick) [co. Middlesex],
534.
letters dated from, 20, 87.
Chiverny, Cheverny, Chevarne. See
Hurault.
Choart, Paul, seigneur de Bucenval
(Bucenvall, Buzenval, Buzenvall),
French ambassador in the
United Provinces, 126, 199(2),
206, 215, 265, 290, 294, 301,
306, 307, 405, 460, 469, 499,
533, 538 (2), 570, 572, 574, 581.
Cholmley, Mr., 145, 174.
Cholmondely, Mr., 235.
Chombel, Mons., 228.
Christian IV, king of Denmark, envoys
from, in England, 291.
hostility of, to Sigismund III of
Sweden, 349.
ignorance of the movements of,
on the part of States' agents,
372.
negotiations of, with England, for
a commercial treaty, 410, 449,
451, 453, 454, 463 (2), 469.
Christian, prisoner in Flushing, 310.
Christmas kept in Holland by the
English, 423.
Chub, a messenger, 317.
Churchtown (Bruhenny), co. Cork,
rectory and vicarage, 74.
Cinque Ports. See Brooke, Henry,
lord Cobham; Sidney, Robert,
career of.
cipher, change in, noticed, 272,
cipher :
(j) deciphered* :
20
24
26
Paladin
29
30
28 p. 263.
Thomas Wilkes, p. 263.
Sir F. Vere.
lord Cobham, pp. 265, 266,
267, 273, 276, 279. Cf. 400;
500.
=
30 Henry Brooke, pp. 238, 241.
40 Sir J. Stanhope, p. 327, un-
deciphered, p. 252.
100 Sir J. Fortescue.
101 Mr. Hicks.
140 The Council.
160 The Court.
200
Sir R. Cecil.
400
lord Cobham. Cf. 30; 500.
Sir G. Merrick.
404
500
lord Cobham. Cf. 30; 400.
The earl of Nottingham.
600
808
Roger Manners.
900
The lord treasurer.
1000
The earl of Essex.
1500
The queen.
2000
The earl of Pembroke.
9000
lord Herbert.
b.b.
lady Essex.
b.b.b. Sir R. Sidney.
b.o.b. = one of Cecil's clerks.
C.C lady Warwick, pp. 293,
425, 450, 460.
C.C. lady Huntingdon, pp. 200,
241, 267, 274, 320, 407, 408,
412, 418, 429.
Sir J. Norris.
The lord deputy of Ire-
=
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Sir J. Stanhope. Cf. 40.
Sir W. Raleigh.
Sir T. Shirley, the younger.
Thomas Edmondes, except
=
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www.dccom
C.C.
d.d.
land.
d.d.d. Sir E. Uvedale.
m.m.m. The States.
=
=
S
n.n. = lady Rich.
000 = Caron.
pp. qq. and q.q.
010
―
Elizabeth Carey.
Sir Henry Carey.
= lady Walsingham.
)(= Mr. Waad.
X
Mr. Smith.
(ij) undeciphered
10, pp. 200, 279, 412, 451.
11, p. 308.
13, pp. 200, 297, 305, 412.
14, pp. 275, 279.
15, pp. 253, 261, 279.
16, p. 413.
27, p. 308.
130, p. 391.
*Chiefly deciphered by Collins, with
some by Kingsford,
644
cipher (ij) undeciphered-contd.
300, pp. 260, 405, 413.
5,000, pp. 415, 417.
7,000, daughter of, p. 322.
8,000, pp. 263, 413.
a. a., p. 182.
m. m., p. 319.
t.-t., p. 182.
o, p. 243.
Clanbarachan, co. Cork. See Castle-
haven.
Clancare, Clancarre. See Maccarty,
Donald.
Clandeboye [cos. Antrim & Down], 4,
21, 27 (2).
Clanoneill, earl, suggested title for
Tyrconnell O'Neill, 28.
Clanricarde, Clanricharde. See Burgh.
Clansalvy, co. Cork, deanery (no
modern name), 74.
Clanvart, Clavart, 502, 504, 509, 510.
Clare [co. Clare], monastery of, farm
of, 44.
Clare, county of (Thomond), monas-
teries of, farmed, 44.
Claregalway (Ballyclare), co. Galway,
rectory, farm of, 43.
monastery of, farm of, 43.
Clark:
a Jesuit, 207.
alias Snowden, a priest, 207.
Sir William, 531.
son of, 494.
Clausse, Pierre, seigneur de Marchau-
mont (Marchemond), agent of
the duke of Anjou, 96.
Clavart. See Clanvart.
Clear-island (Cleyre), co. Cork, vicarage,
75.
Cleere. See Clere.
Clement VIII, Pope, 148, 168, 189,
264, 301, 318, 357, 358, 418,
617.
nuncio of. See Frangipani.
Clenor (Clennour), co. Cork, vicarage,
74.
Clere (Cleere), Davy, 47.
Cleves (Cleve):
duchy, claim of the emperor to,
215, 358.
>
German army in, 379.
Mendoza in, 363, 491.
Spanish designs on, 168, 215.
duke of, commissary of, 369.
letters expected from,
364, 366.
council of, 315.
deputies of, protest against
the Spanish invasion of Cleves,
491.
Cleves (Cleve), duke of―contd.
dispute of, with prince
Maurice, for Moeurs, 503, 519.
sends envoys to the States
for the recovery of German
towns, 433.
Cleyre, co. Cork. See Clear-island.
Clifford :
captain, 116.
Sir Conyers, in Ireland, 258, 291.
in the Netherlands, 127,
218.
, company of, 131, 133,
killed at the Curlews,
character of, 384.
George, earl of Cumberland, 268,
294, 324, 328, 380, 483.
pinnace of, 289.
Margaret, countess of Cumberland,
480.
214.
Clinton:
2
Edward, earl of Lincoln, letter
to, 7.
Henry, earl of Lincoln, 225, 226,
473.
Clock, a guide, 502.
Clomyne, co. Cork. See Clonmeen.
Clonard [co. Meath], 73.
deanery of, 73.
Clonalvy (Clonalve) [co. Meath], 72.
Clonbrock (Cloyn brok) [co. Galway],
Mellaghlen McDonell O'Kelly
of, 32.
Cloncurry, co. Cork, rectory and vicar-
age, 74.
Clondrohid (Clondrohidd), co. Cork,
vicarage, 74.
Clondulane (Clondullan), co. Cork,
vicarage. 74.
Clongell [co. Meath], rectory, 73.
Clonhirkyne [Clonhirlyn in taxatio],
co. Cork, rectory and vicarage,
74.
Clonmeen (Clomyne), CO. Cork,
vicarage, 74.
Clonmel (Clonmell), co. Cork, vicarage,
74.
Clontuskert (Clontowskirret), co. Gal-
way, monastery of, farm of, 43.
Cloontuskert (Clontarskirtye), co. Ros-
common, monastery of, farm
of, 44.
Clout, Verick, 503.
Cloyne [co. Cork], diocese, chancellor-
ship of, 74.
devolution to the queen's
gift of benefices in, 74, 75.
Cloynbrok. See Clonbrock.
Cobham, [co. Kent], 259.
Cobham, lord. See Brooke,
645
cochineal, 311, 493.
Cocke, Sir Harry, to be cofferer, 253.
Cocken, captain, 541.
Coevorden [Overyssel, Holland], prince
Maurice's camp at, 127 (2).
cofferer. See Cocke; Fookes; Lovell.
Coffin, Edward, a Jesuit, confession
of, 352.
John father of Edward, 352.
widow of, marries again,
coinage, debasement of, criticised,
501.
of Embden, dispute over, 367.
Coke, Sir Edward, attorney general,
183, 299 (2), 316, 319, 326, 468.
daughter of, marriage of, 534.
to move the queen on behalf
of Sir Robert Sidney, 534.
Coleford (Colford, Cowlford), Mr., of
Antwerp, a Catholic prisoner in
England, 350, 351 (2).
352.
Colen. See Cologne.
Coligny, Louise de, princess of Orange,
'Madame,' 'the Princess,' 127,
231, 302, 303, 304, 306.
godson of, 127.
letters from, mentioned, 101, 356.
letters to, mentioned, 130, 302,
356, 357.
movements of, mentioned, 126,
267, 287, 290, 296, 304, 307,
308, 310, 612, 616, 617.
Colley, Sir Henry, 81.
Collier (Colliers, Collyar, Collyer):
captain William, 71, 81.
William, 44.
Collins, servant of Sir F. Vere, 247.
Collisvictor. See Abbey Knockmoy.
Collyar, Collyer. See Collier.
Colne, captain, company of, 562.
Cologne (Colen, Coulen, Couloigne,
Cullen, Cullyn) [Prussia] :
bishop of. See Bavaria, Ernest of.
deputies from, at the Hague, 213.
German forces at, 394.
news from, 206, 378.
Spanish forces near, 509.
Spanish forces provisioned from,
361.
Colville, James, ambassador of James
VI to France and England,
instructions for, 150–152.
Comans, Comin. See Coomans.
commerce. See trade.
commissioners for the sale of wares
bought out of the hulk, warrants
to, 17.
communications :
danger of the sea passage to the
Netherlands, 417.
communications-contd.
the English post, 383.
hire of a fishing boat for speedy
transmission of a letter, 527.
interception of letters, 397, 398,
580.
interrupted by weather, 436, 458,
482, 491, 495, 601.
letter carriers attacked and
robbed, 402, 403.
letters lost at sea, 502.
post of London, 476.
postal service with Holland, 384,
399.
postmaster of the Court, 452.
Compton :
lady Elizabeth, 155.
lord William, afterwards earl of
Northampton, 201, 276, 278, 317.
godfather to Robert, son
of Sir Robert Sidney, 197, 199,
204, 205.
>
keeper of, 308.
Dr., accompanies Sir R. Cecil to
France, 309.
Conacht. See Connaught.
Conaly, Connaly. See Tirconnel.
Conayle. See Connell.
Condé, Condie, prince de. See Bour-
bon, Henri de.
Condon, Maurice, 74.
Coners. See O'Connors.
Cong (Congh), co. Mayo, monastery of,
farm of, 44.
Connaught (Conach, Conaght, Con-
aughte), Ireland, 19, 22, 50, 56.
finances of, 42, 57, 64.
operations in, 40, 41, 47, 182, 258,
291, 427.
part of, submits to the queen, 381.
position in, 4, 10, 18, 41, 84.
president of. See Fitton.
system of government in, 8, 64,
68.
Connell, baron of. See Bourke.
Conoghour. See O'connochor.
Conquest, France. See Le Conquet.
Conramat, co. Roscommon. See Ennis.
Constable (Conestable, Counestable):
captain, 285.
Sir William, 399, 405, 407.
Conti, prince of. See Bourbon, Fran-
çois de.
Conway:
Sir Edward, lieutenant governor of
the Brielle, goes on campaign,
587, 591, 595.
Sir John, 120.
Coolcoulaghta (Cullcolytta) [in Durrus]
co. Cork, portion, 74.
Coole (Cuyll), co. Cork, prebend, 74,
646
Coolincy (Culleyny), co. Cork, prebend,
74.
Coomans (Comans, Comin) [councillor,
of Antwerp], envoy from the
archduke to Elizabeth, 387,
388, 392, 393, 402.
Coome. See Ilfracombe.
Coosins, Raphael, 335.
Copley:
[? captain], 474, 478, 481.
wife of, 478.
lady, wife of William, Helen,
daughter of, 338.
Coppledick, Mr., 570.
Cordell, Sir William, master of the
Rolls, 20.
Cork [co. Cork], 9, 207, 447.
corn to be sent to, 10.
provision for the lord deputy at,
cost of, 31.
Cork, county, complaint of the people
of, against the earl of Desmond,
5.
sheriff of. See McCartye.
Cork, diocese, devolution to the queen's
gift of benefices in, 73, 74.
Corkmon (Corkunwyn in taxatio) and
Flando, co. Cork, deanery (no
modern name), 74.
corn, export of, complaints against,
mentioned, 464, 468.
Corneillessen, Daniel, 494.
Cornwall, 324, 352.
Cornwallis :
Sir William, lodge of, at Putney,
Elizabeth to dine at, 413.
Mr., 210.
Corunna (the Croyne, the Groine, the
Groyne, la Croune) [Galicia,
Spain], 227, 261, 269, 289, 323,
385, 493, 519, 578, 581, 582.
Cosby, 166.
Coshbride (Cosbrydge) [co. Waterford],
exempt from jurisdiction, 3.
Cotten, Godfrey. See Stabbard.
Coulen, Couloigne, Germany.
-
See
Cologne.
Council, the. See Elizabeth; Privy
Council.
Council of the North, lord President of.
See Cecil, Thomas.
Counestable. See Constable.
country dances, 427.
Court, the, letters dated from, 19, 24, 32,
47, 50, 54, 83, 96, 97, 101, 107,
119, 152 (2), 156 (2), 174, 175,
182, 195, 197, 201, 217, 245,
280 (2), 283, 285, 307, 321, 357,
403, 441, 443, 446, 449 (2),
450, 460, 461, 464, 466, 467,
469-474, 478, 485, 487, 489.
Courtrai (Curtrich) [West Flanders],
mutiny at, rumoured, 606.
Coventry [co. Warwick], 457.
Cowley, Sir Henry, seneschal of King's
County, 94.
Cowlford. See Coleford.
Cowsruharrie, co. Cork. See Bally-
money.
Cracow [Poland], 95 (2).
Cragfargus, co. Antrini. See Carrick-
fergus.
Crakaw (Crakowe) [Meurs, Germany],
Spanish attempt to relieve, de-
feated, 503, 507.
surprised, 503, 507.
Cranstounes, Thomas, at Wark, 143.
Creagh (Creigh), co. Cork, rectory, 75.
Creeve (Krevy) [co. Mayo], island, 5.
Crevecoeur, Crevecueur [Brabant], 448,
547.
Cribor, Kevan, 476.
Crichton, Father, 154.
Croagh (Croghe) [co. Limerick],
vicarage, 73.
Crofts (Croftes):
561, 565.
captain, 269, 271 (2).
Crome, Moris, 33.
Cromoe, co. Limerick. See Croom.
Crompton, Dr., 453.
Cromwell, Gregory, lord Cromwell,
384, 385, 405.
Crook, John, justice of Glamorgan,
440.
Croom (Cromoe) [co. Limerick]:
rectory, 73.
Dunnaman in, q.v.
Cross, Sir Robert, 324.
Croston, John, 44.
Croy :
Charles de, duke of Arschot, 409,
563 (2).
Charles-Philipe de, marquis de
Havré, brother of Philip, duke
of Arschot, 68, 545.
Marie de, duchess of Arschot, 409.
Philip de, duke of Arschot (Ascott)
69.
Croydon (Croidon) [co. Surrey], 477.
Croyne, the, Spain. See Corunna.
Cruicetown (Crusiston) [co. Meath],
rectory, 72.
Cruiningen (Cruyninghen) [Zeeland],
409.
Cruiningen (Cruyninghen), Maximilian
van, 310, 312, 314, 319, 330 (2),
333, 345, 353.
Crussol, Jacques de, duc d'Uzes, 34.
Çubiaur, Pedro (Siriacquo), Spanish
general, 565.
Cuff, Mr., 162.
647
Cullcolytta, co. Cork. See Coolcou-
laghta.
Cullen, Cullyn, Prussia. See Cologne.
Culleyny, co. Cork. See Cooliney.
Culmullin (Culmollen) [co. Meath],
vicarage, 72.
Cumberland, suffers from Scotch raids,
177.
Cumberland, lord and lady. See
Clifford.
Cuoper, captain, 557.
Curlews, the (Carlew) [Ireland], English
defeat at, 384.
Curson, Mistress, daughter of Judge
Southcote, 337.
Curtrich, West Flanders. See Courtrai.
Cusake (Cusack):
George, 72.
Nicholas, confession of, 338.
Patrick, of Gerrardston, 44.
Thomas, member of Council in
Ireland, 5, 12.
Walter, 72.
Cuyll, co. Cork. See Coole.
Cuylmore, co. Cork. See Kilmore.
Cycill. See Cecil.
Dacres, Margaret, lady, 197.
sons of, 198.
Daly, Nicholas, 72.
Dambrug (Dambrugg) [near Antwerp],
543.
Damme [West Flanders], Italians at,
610, 613, 617, 618.
soldiers from, captured, 612.
Damport, John, of Cheshire, 118.
Damvile, comte de. See Montmor-
ency, Henry de.
Daniel, messenger from Ireland, 382.
Daniel, Mr., 302, 303, 305.
Daniell (Danyell), Terence, dean of
Armagh, 6 (2).
Dansell, Sir William, 29.
Danvers (Davors):
Sir Charles, 457.
lady Elizabeth, 329.
sons of, 329.
Sir Henry, 407, 422.
Danyell. See Daniell.
Darby, lord. See Stanley, William.
Darcye, John, 72.
Dartford [co. Kent], priory, Dartford
House, survey to be made of,
433.
Dauila. See Avalos.
Daumervyle, 499.
Davels, Mr. seneschal of Queen's
County, 40.
Davers, Christopher, 44.
2
Davors. See Danvers.
David (Davyd), footman of Sir Robert
Sidney, 255, 258, 306.
Dawtry, captain, 163.
Daye, Nicholas, 72.
Decies (Desi), the, 30.
Deepe, France. See Dieppe.
Defonto. See Fuentes.
Delebbane, co. Cork. See Ballyclough.
Delft (Delph) [Holland], 339, 416,
491, 588.
letters dated from, 460, 463, 464(2),
467.
Delfzijl (Dolfziele) [Groningen, Hol-
land], fortification of, 121.
Delvin, lord. See Nugent, Chris-
topher.
Delvyn, James Kyllene, imprisoned in
Dublin castle, 81.
Demor, co. Meath. See Diamor.
Denbigh [co. Denbigh], letters dated
at, 92, 93.
Denbighshire, 234.
Dendermonde
(Dendermound, Der-
mond) [East Flanders], 348,
596.
Denmark (Dinnemarc) :
chancellor of, 291.
embassy of, in the United Prov-
inces, 294, 296.
king of. See Christian IV.
negotiations with, for a commercial
treaty. See under Christian IV.
rumour of Spanish intentions
against, 360.
Sir R. Sidney to visit, 95.
ship of, 332.
States' agents in, 372.
Denmore, co. Kilkenny. See Dunmore.
Denys, captain, 561, 564.
deputy-cardinal, the. See Andrew
of Austria.
Derby, earl and countess of. See
Stanley.
Dermod, William, 73.
Dermond, East Flanders. See Den-
dermonde.
Dermyttes country. See McDermot's
country.
Derrick (Dericke, Deryck, Dirick,
Dyrick):
Mr., 242, 372 (2), 455, 491, 500.
?
a prisoner in the galleys at
Sluis, 519, 521.
Sir Robert Sidney's surgeon
at Flushing, 536, 570.
murder of, 537 (2),
539 (2).
Derryvillane (Dyrryvolan), co. Cork,
vicarage, 74.
Derver (Derven) [co. Meath], 71.
648
Desdiguieres. See Bonne, François
de.
Desertserges (Dyssert Fergus), co.
Cork, vicarage, 74.
Desi. See Decies.
Desmond:
earl of. See Fitzgerald.
Sir John of, 5, 40, 63.
Sir Thomas of, conditions of his
loyalty to the queen, 11.
Desmonds, the, disturbances with, 93.
Deusberch, Cleves. See Duisburg.
Deusborch, Holland. See Doesberg.
Deutecum. See Doetinchem.
Deventer [Overyssel, Holland], 105,
117, 121, 372.
Devereux :
Frances, countess of Essex, 145,
152, 155 (2), 158, 174, 180, 182,
220, 240, 242, 258, 259, 263,
317, 319, 322, 412, 458, 473,
478, 531.
affection of, for Sir Robert
Sidney, 274, 275, 288, 314,
321, 322, 329, 333.
birth of child to, expected,
156, 167, 454.
birth of son to, 158.
distressed by a love affair
of her husband's, 322.
forbidden to come to court,
"
418.
letters from, mentioned, 325.
letter to, mentioned, 394.
sends the queen a jewel,
418.
?
a suitor on her husband's
behalf, 417, 418, 454.
visits her husband in his
confinement, 422, 424, 427,
454.
Henry, son of the earl of Essex,
birth of, 158.
lady Penelope, proposed marriage
of, to Sir Philip Sidney, 48.
Devereux, Robert, earl of Essex, 113,
117, 153, 156(2), 160, 165, 166(2),
169, 170, 174 (2), 175 (2), 181,
191, 192, 195, 198, 210, 218,
224, 234, 243, 246 (2), 248, 249,
255, 256, 258, 262 (2), 264, 266,
269, 271, 283, 284 (2), 301, 311,
314, 315, 319, 322, 324, 329,
338, 382, 400, 423, 468.
absence of, from Ireland, effect of,
on negotiations there, 416.
accident to, 144.
alleged liaison of, with the queen,
540.
Apology of, unauthorised publi-
cation of, 459.
Devereux, Robert-contd.
approves of Sir R. Sidney's be-
haviour at the battle of
Nieuport, 478.
attends banquets, 157, 322.
book dedicated to, 165.
coach of, 329.
danger of friendship with, 389,
397.
death of, effect of the news of,
in the Netherlands, 518.
desires to retain the lease of sweet
wines, 486.
faction of, at Court, 397.
grant of monopoly to, 311.
health of, 171, 220, 233, 235,
258, 265, 404, 405, 407, 417,
422 (2), 423 (2), 429, 432 (2),
434, 435, 446, 471.
heir of Sir Roger Williams, 197.
household of, dispersed, 420.
in confinement :
at York House, in charge of the
lord keeper, 397-401, 404,
409, 415, 421, 422, 425, 435,
437, 441, 447, 449.
at Essex House, 451, 452, 454,
468.
without a keeper, 472,
473, 486, 488.
attempts to conciliate the queen
towards, 410, 434, 435, 454.
expected trial of, put off by the
queen, 465.
hopes of liberty for, 401, 402,
406, 407, 420, 440, 446, 466,
470, 478, 479.
ill prospects of, 417, 435, 436,
441, 442, 444.
plays tennis, 459.
public prayers made for, 424,
427.
release of, delayed by the queen,
405, 406, 407.
possibility of, condi-
tional on his return to Ireland,
404.
removal of, to Essex House,
expected, 446, 448.
reported death of, 424.
restrictions placed on, 399, 427,
428, 448, 451, 458 (2), 471,
474.
relaxed, 430, 454, 471,
480 (2), 487.
rumour that he shall be sent to
the Tower, 415, 416, 418, 436.
in disgrace, demeanour of, 400,
401, 402, 467, 468, 489.
letters from, 235, 242.
649
Devereux, Robert, letters from-contd.
mentioned, 167, 193, 245,
262, 391, 439, 463, 470, 479.
letters to, 252.
mentioned, 250, 252, 254,
259, 260, 274, 313, 327, 330,
356, 359.
loses the lease of sweet wines, 488.
love affair of, 322.
marriage of, 113.
military activities :
commands the expedition of
1597 against Spain, 259, 267,
271, 281, 282, 284-290,
294 (2), 295, 300–302.
commands troops in France,
114, 123 (2).
lord lieutenant of Ireland,
criticism at court of his
activities, 384.
defeats the rebels at
Offally, 381, 382.
"
discontent of, in his
command, 382, 390.
>
influence of, with the earl
of Tyrone, 414.
intends to attack Tyrone,
382.
knights made by, proposed
degradation of, 471.
Mac Swyne Ne Doe
knighted by, mention of, 480.
officers of, dismissed, 429.
parley of, with the earl of
Tyrone, 391.
refuses to make appoint-
ments, 385.
"
return of, from Ireland,
without leave, 395, 396, 399.
to Ireland, can-
vassed, 404, 414, 415, 416.
weakness of forces of,
386, 387.
master of the Ordnance, 248,
251, 252, 263, 273.
military preoccupations of, at
home, 219, 220, 221, 227, 271,
281, 321, 326, 334.
officers of, 272, 285, 286.
on expedition against
Spain in 1596, 213, 215.
triumph of, in the Tilt, 187.
mother of. See Dudley, Lettice.
movements of:
abroad, 119, 121.
in England, 156, 157, 173, 201,
233 (2), 245, 319.
in Ireland, 360, 361, 388.
return of, from Ireland, 395,
396, 399.
Devereux, Robert-contd.
in retirement, 480, 481 (2), 485.
opposed to peace with Spain, 356.
pamphlet in honour of, suppressed,
435.
pictures of, circulation of, in
Flanders, forbidden, 518.
political career :
assists at the pricking of
sheriffs, 190.
concerned in Netherland nego-
tiations, 170, 172, 178, 187,
221, 224, 283, 286, 313, 314,
315 (2), 321, 326.
consulted by the Council about
Ireland, 408.
creation of peers delayed till
arrival of, 297.
in disgrace on his return from
Ireland without leave, conduct
of, in Ireland, approved by
the queen and Council, 401,
402 (2).
discussed by the
Council, 397, 405, 406, 414.
offences of, detailed, 467.
speeches against in the
Star Chamber, copies of,
mentioned, 432.
>
summoned to York House
to hear the queen's decision
concerning him, 480.
trial of, before the Council,
466 (2), 467, 468.
before the Star
Chamber, appointed, 437.
"
postponed, 439.
earl marshal for life, 305, 422.
to give directions for the
government of Flushing, 431.
influence of, 129, 356, 357.
lessening, 233.
master of Horse, 308.
performs Sir R. Cecil's work
during his absence, 324, 325,
327.
"
>
personal recommendations by,
198, 217, 260, 282.
poor prospects of, 481, 485, 489.
position hoped for, of lieutenant
of Waltham Forest, 175.
of warden of the Cinque
Ports, 247.
receives marquis of Baden, 175.
returns patents of offices to the
queen, but receives them back
again, 422.
prejudice against, caused by the
printing of lady Rich's letter
to the queen, 461.
650
Devereux, Robert, political career-
contd.
rebellion of, 504-507.
effect of, in Flushing,
504-508.
in retirement, 487, 488.
presents to, 185, 186, 235.
proposes the removal of troops
from Flushing into France,
357.
P
quarrel concerning, 406, 407.
relations of, with the Cecils,
182, 218, 222, 240, 243, 268,
275, 279, 284, 286, 302, 308,
321, 390, 396, 397, 404, 405,
406, 407, 413, 417, 439, 440.
with Elizabeth, 48,
120, 129, 182, 183 (2), 184, 187,
196, 200, 203, 220, 231, 233,
236 (2), 237 (2), 241, 242, 302,
305, 320 (2), 322, 324, 325, 327,
328, 329, 395, 396, 399–402,
405-407, 410, 414, 415, 417,
418, 421, 423, 424, 427, 432,
441, 442, 444, 461, 466, 467,
469, 475.
with the earl of Notting-
ham, 305.
>
276.
with the earl of Pem-
broke, 185, 192, 196, 200, 203,
276.
with lord
lord Cobham, 251,
with Sir Robert Sidney,
attempts to procure leave of
absence for him, 179, 188, 227,
249, 312, 313 (2), 316, 317, 321,
324, 328.
>
"
231, 268, 286 (2).
coldness between them,
275, 276, 280 (2), 283, 288.
friendship
between
them, 220, 221, 314, 321, 332,
397, 412, 415.
"
to make him a loan,
145 (2).
>
supports
his claim
for offices of state, 238, 242 (2),
243, 246, 254, 256, 255, 309,
311, 316, 322 (2).
uses influence for him,
"
2
260, 268, 272, 273, 274, 275 (2),
280, 283, 302 318 (2), 319, 321.
with Sir Walter Raleigh,
>
with Sir F. Vore, 244, 245,
281, 328, 389, 409, 413.
secretary of. See Reynolds,
Edward.
servants of, left in Ireland, 405.
saddler of, 321.
uncle of. See Knollys, Sir William.
Devereux, Walter, earl of Essex,
of, death 48, 51.
illness of, 47.
in Ulster, 20, 21, 22, 27, 28 (2).
letters from, 21 (2).
mentioned, 32.
letters to, mentioned, 21, 32.
relations between Sir Henry
Sidney and, in Ireland, 24, 25,
26, 32, 41.
retinue and allowances for, 36.
Devill, a soldier in Flushing, 208.
Devonshire, commissioners for Musters
in, 63.
justices, of, 63.
sheriff of, 63.
Dewticum, Holland. See Doetinchem.
Diamor (Demor) [co. Meath], 71.
Dick, servant of Roland White, 274.
Dienenvoord, colonel. See Duiven-
voorde.
Dieppe (Deepe) [Seine Inférieure,
France], 116, 121, 146 (2), 147,
214, 217, 218, 222, 245, 290,
310, 332, 352, 502,
Dier. See Dyer.
Diest [Brabant], 518, 542, 593, 617.
Digges, Mr., articles of, 103.
Dillon (Dyllon):
Lucas, 5.
Robert, 19.
Thomas, 60, 207.
Dinell (Dinill),
-,567, 612.
Dinnemarc. See Denmark.
Dirick, captain, company of, at
Ostend, 562.
Dissertaly, co. Westmeath. See Dysart.
Dockwra (Dockery, Dockray, Dockrey,
Dockwray, Docwray):
Sir Henry, governor of Lough
Foyle, 399.
in England, 405, 407.
in Ireland, 458.
at Lough Foyle, 461, 466,
469, 472, 480, 483 (2).
captain, 216.
Doctors' Commons, 443.
Dodington (Dorrington), William,
suicide of, 455.
Doesberg (Deusborch,
Doesborghe,
Doesbourg) [Gelderland, Hol-
land], 105, 364, 583.
Doetinchem (Deutecum, Dewticum)
[Gelderland, Holland], 213, 382.
Dolfziele, Holland. See Delfzijl.
Domburg (Dumborgh, Dumbourgh)
[in Walcheren], 544.
Dombes, prince of. See Bourbon,
Henri de.
Dominican Friars, of Galway, 43.
"
651
Donadea (Donaday) [co. Kildare],
rectory, 72.
Donaghmore, co. Cork, E.R., prebend,
74.
Kilcullen in, q.v.
Donboyne, co. Meath. See Dunboyne.
Donkelly, lord. See Dunkellin.
Donmore, co. Galway. See Dunmore. ·
Donnagore, co. Cork. See Whitechurch.
Donoughmore (Donoghmoore) [co.
Limerick], prebend, 73.
Donovan, Donald, 75.
Donsany, co. Meath. See Dunsany.
Donshaglyn, co. Meath. See Duns-
haughlin.
Donylowghes, clan of, Shane O'Neill's
cattle parted amongst, 5, 6.
Dordrecht (Dordricht, Dort, Dorte)
[South Holland], 164, 378, 411,
431, 543, 596.
artillery from, for Ostend, 525.
burgomasters of, 331.
letters from, mentioned, 377, 542.
rendezvous at, for prince Maurice's
army, 450, 582.
Dorley, Mr., 306.
Dormer, Jane, duchess of Feria, niece
of Sir H. Sidney, 37.
Dorow, Dorowy, Queen's County. See
Durrow.
Dorp (Dorpe), colonel Frederick van,
commander at Ostend in Sir
Francis Vere's absence, 543,
570, 573, 606.
Dorrington. See Dodington.
Dorset, earl of. See Sackville, Thomas.
Dorstein (Drosom) [Westphalia], 358.
Dort, Dorte, South Holland. See
Dordrecht.
Douai (Doweye) [dep. Nord, France],
334, 335 (2).
catholic college at, president of,
353.
Douglas :
Archibald, 175.
James, earl of Morton, regent of
Scotland, 29, 96.
Douglas, servant of Sir H. Sidney, 8.
Doullens (Douxlais) [dep. Somme,
France], capture of, reported,
160.
Dover [co. Kent], 145, 146, 228, 320,
321, 324, 440, 456.
letters dated from, 146 (4).
straits of, English merchant ships
captured in, 474.
troops to be sent to, 300.
Doweye, France. See Douai.
Down, county [Ireland], ships in, 91.
Downs, the, troops for, 300.
Draiton, co. Middlesex. See Drayton,
West.
Drake, Sir Francis, 189, 230.
Drayton, West (Draiton) [co. Middle-
sex], 173, 448.
letter dated from, 120.
Drenthe [Holland], province, 320.
Drewrie, Drewurye. See Drury.
Drinagh (Drynagh), co. Cork, vicarage,
74.
Drogheda [co. Louth], 16, 26.
claims freedom of prize wine, 46.
letters dated at, 3, 25.
Dromdaleague (Dromdaleg), co. Cork,
prebend, 74.
Drommore, co. Cork. See Temple-
bodan.
Drosom, Westphalia. See Dorstein.
Drury (Drewurye, Drowrie, Druerye,
Drurie):
Sir Drew, lieutenant of the Tower,
194 (2), 220.
to be a keeper of the earl
,
of Essex, 448.
Sir Robert, 219, 428, 464, 477,
523.
Sir William, lord president of
Munster, 41, 52.
acts as lord deputy, 83.
earl of Desmond complains
to, 60.
?
services of, in Ireland, 24 (2),
25, 26, 29, 61.
warned against French
attack, 60.
Drynagh, co. Cork. See Drinagh.
Duasensis. See Kilmacduagh.
Dubblette, a messenger, 366.
Dublin [Ireland], 38, 42, 243, 469, 484.
alderman of. See Fitzimons.
archbishop of. See Loftus.
title of, 77.
castle, 47, 62, 63.
, constableship of, 51.
,
letters dated at, 12, 38, 63,
66, 85.
prisoners in, 5, 30, 76, 81.
repair of, 1.
claims freedom of prize wine, 46.
council at, 396.
fire at, 255.
letters dated at, 1, 7, 9, 11, 16,
17, 21, 36, 37, 44, 48, 52 (2),
53 (3), 58 (2), 63, 64, 67, 71 (2),
76, 77 (2), 80 (3), 83 (2), 84,
86 (4).
mayor of.
port of, 38.
plague in, 293.
provisions to be sent to, 59.
See Goughe.
652
Dublin [Ireland]-contd.
servants of the earl of Essex in,
405.
Sir H. Sidney in, 61, 62.
soldiers in, 56.
warrants dated at, 71 (2), 81.
Dudley :
Ambrose, earl of Warwick, death
of, mentioned, 104.
Ann, countess of Warwick, 21,
180, 185, 192, 200, 220, 258,
381, 382, 384, 389, 391, 425,
444, 453, 474, 487, 488.
advises Sir R. Sidney to
summon captains to Flushing,
314.
brother of, 243.
health of, 316, 471.
>
letters from, mentioned, 222,
398, 492.
letter to, mentioned, 391,
394.
movements of, 252, 264.
offers to take charge of Sir
R. Sidney's daughters, 261.
-, presents William Sidney to
the queen, 619.
reports Court news, 468.
uses her influence at Court
for Sir Robert Sidney, 175, 179,
184, 186, 190, 192, 196, 201,
202, 203, 204, 227, 244, 245,
251 (2), 258, 281, 293, 295, 313,
318, 322, 323 (2), 324, 389, 415,
417, 436, 439, 440, 441, 444,
445, 446, 449 (2), 450, 457,
458, 459, 461, 468, 473, 477,
484, 487, 488.
Edward, lord Dudley, 157.
Lettice, countess of Leicester,
afterwards wife of Sir Christ-
opher Blount, mother of Robert,
earl of Essex, 184, 186 (2), 310,
322, 442, 446, 448.
efforts of, on behalf of the
earl of Essex, 434, 435, 443,
444.
received by queen Elizabeth,
325, 327, 328, 329, 330.
Mary, lady Dudley, wife of
Edward, lord Dudley, and
sister of the earl of Nottingham,
480.
Robert, earl of Leicester, 20, 55,
56, 59, 92 (2), 390, 514.
description of malpractices
of, 325.
inheritance of, 113.
land of, lawsuit concerning,
letters to, 2, 3, 51.
581.
Dudley, Robert-contd.
"
relations of, with Sir Henry
Sidney, 32, 51, 62, 63.
Sir Robert, health of, 535.
birth of a daughter to, 535.
Mr., 97.
Dudley, servant of Sir Thomas Sherley,
249.
Dudley, dukes of Northumberland,
Sir R. Sidney descended from,
389.
duels or duelling, mentioned, 399, 416,
487.
Duffel (Dyffeld) [Brabant], assembly of
Spanish forces at, 578.
Dufferin (Dufferen) [co. Down], barony,
desolate condition of, 27.
Duisburg (Deus berch) [Cleves], 379.
Duivenvoorde (Dienenvoord, Dunen-
vourd, Dunnenvoord, Duyven-
voorde), colonel Johan van,
lord of Warmond, lieutenant
admiral of Holland, 303 (2),
526, 528.
death of, 585.
Duleek (Dulyke) [co. Meath], deanery,
72.
Dumbarton [Scotland], earl of Morton
prisoner at, 96.
Dumborgh, Dumbourgh, Walcheren.
See Domburg.
Dun. See Dunne.
Dunboyne (Donboyne) [co. Meath], lady
of. See Butler, Cecilia.
rectory, 72.
Dundalk (Dundack) [co. Louth, Ire-
land], 26, 489.
letter dated at, 51.
siege of, 3, 4.
Dundrinan (Dundrynan), co. Cork,
vicarage, 74.
Dunenvourd, Dunnenvoord, admiral.
See Duivenvoorde.
Dungannon, baron of. See O'Neill,
Matthew.
Dunkellin (Donkelly, Dunkelly), the
baron of, 404, 405, 407, 416.
Dunkerque (Duncarke, Dunkerk, Dun-
kirk) [dép. Nord, France], 118,
334, 341, 492, 504, 590, 596.
admiral of. See Bourgogne, An-
toine de.
attack on, 469.
'eakeboat' of, captured, 526.
escape of English prisoners from,
378, 379.
fishermen hanged at, 402.
governor of, 306.
lack of mariners at, to man the
galleys, 583.
653
Dunkerque (Duncarke, etc.) [dep.
Nord, France]-contd.
mutiny in, 154.
news from, 545, 583, 584.
people of, freebooting activities
of, 365, 402, 403, 467, 491,
502, 536.
preparations in, against Flushing,
107.
for a descent on Ireland,
551.
ships of, feared attack on English
coast by, 476.
ship-building at, 495, 584.
ships expected at, from Spain, 490,
491, 518, 581, 583.
ships of war at, 378, 379, 494, 495,
583, 611.
deserters from, 583, 584.
Spanish galley from, at Sluys,
610.
Spanish galley wrecked at, 601,
602.
wrecked sailors from, hanged,
541.
watch kept by the Netherlands
fleet on, 348, 366, 378, 494.
Dunmore (Donmore) [co. Galway],
monastery, farm of, 43.
(Denmore) [co. Kilkenny], letter
dated at, 48.
Dunnaman
(Trustane's
town) [in
Croom, co. Limerick], rectory,
73.
vicarage, 73.
Dunne (Dun), Dr., 453.
Dunraff, Thomas, 352.
Dunsany (Donsany) [co. Meath],
rectory, 72.
Dunsany, lord. See Plunkett, Patrick.
Dunshaughlin (Donshaglyn) [co.
Meath], vicarage, 72.
Dupleton [? at Penshurst, co. Kent],
313, 318, 322, 328.
Durrow (Dorow, Dorowy) [Queen's
County], castle, 33, 42, 45 (2).
letter dated at, 42.
Durrus, co. Cork, Coolcoulaghta in,
q.v.
Dusseldorf [Prussia, Germany], 168.
Dutchman, 272.
Duyn, Cornelius van, of Amsterdam,
335.
Duyvenvoorde. See Duivenvoorde.
Dyer (Dier), Sir Edward, 20, 21 (2),
220, 221, 251, 271, 397.
Dyffeld, Brabant. See Duffel.
Dyllon. See Dillon.
Dyrick. See Derrick.
Dyrryvolan, co. Cork. See Derry-
villane,
Dysart (Dissertaly) [co. Westmeath],
rectory, 72.
Dysert (Dyssert) [co. Limerick], pre-
bend, 73.
Dyssert Fergus, co. Cork. See Desert-
serges.
Easterlings. See Hanse.
Ecloo, East Flanders. See Eecloo.
Eden, Robert, 75.
Edinburgh (Edenburg) [Scotland], con-
vention of nobility in, 96.
Holyrood in, 139, 142.
letter dated at, 102.
Edmondes (Edmonds, Edmonts):
Clement, 471.
colonel, 514, 565, 566 (2), 567.
, company of, 561, 566.
Dorothy, wife of Sir Christopher,
entertains Elizabeth at Molesey,
404, 475.
Lewis, 227, 276, 278 (2), 279.
mistress, of the queen's privy
Chamber, 21.
Thomas, 443.
agent in France, 264, 283,
286, 435, 437, 438, 441.
a candidate for the suc-
cession to George Gilpin, 600,
603, 604.
>
a commissioner for the peace
negotiations at Boulogne, 447,
455, 469.
letters from, 228, 356, 357(2).
mentioned, 447 (2).
•
, peace mission of, to the
archdukes, 423, 424, 425, 427–
430, 434, 436, 442, 444, 445,
446, 448, 451 (2), 454 (2), 455,
485.
Edward I, king, composition by,
mentioned, 46.
Edward III, king, letters patent of,
46.
Edward VI, king, Sir H. Sidney's
service under, mentioned, 4.
Edzard II, count of Embden. See
under Embden.
Eecloo (Ecloo) [East Flanders], 618.
Eemetyl, Holland. See Enumatil.
Efeley, co. Oxford. See Iffley.
Effin (Effyng) [co. Limerick], prebend,
73.
Effingham, lord of. See Howard,
William.
Egamortis, 355,
654
Egerton :
Sir Thomas, master of the Rolls,
192.
lord keeper, 234, 277, 310,
314, 316, 326(2), 434, 439, 480.
Elizabeth entertained by,
385, 534.
consulted by the queen con-
cerning the offences of the earl
of Essex, 398, 399, 420.
earl of Essex committed to,
397-401, 404, 409, 415, 421,
422, 425, 435, 437, 441, 447,
449.
marriage of, 489.
"
, proposes penalties against
the earl of Essex, 467.
sorrow of, at his wife's death,
424 (2).
›
speaks in Star Chamber,
420, 468.
lady, death of, 434.
Egmont, Philip, count of, 226.
Eichstatt (Eistett) [Bavaria], bishop
of, college erected by, 352.
elector palatine. See Frederick IV.
Elizabeth, queen, passim.
accession of, celebrations on the
anniversary of, 417, 486, 489.
to appoint a day for the marriage
of lord Herbert of Chepstow,
462.
appointments by:
of the attorney-general in Ire-
land, 69.
to commands in Flushing, 219,
221, 224, 245.
of the chancellor of the Duchy
of Lancaster, 182
to Eltham Park, 271.
of the governor of Berwick, 326.
of the governor of the Brill,
300, 302.
of knights of the Garter, 271.
to lord Cobham's vacant places,
246, 248, 253, 256, 265, 266,
267, 268, 273, 276, 286.
of the master of Ordnance, 251.
pricks sheriffs, 190.
of a privy councillor and second
secretary, 461.
of the treasurer of the Chamber,
177, 253.
of the vice-chamberlain, 263,
297, 309, 316.
expectation of, 410, 436, 486,
488.
-, disappointed, 432 (2), 455,
456.
attends the wedding of Anne
Russell, 468 (2), 470.
Elizabeth, queen-contd.
chaplains of. See Barrett; Wood.
coach of, 328.
coachman of, 155.
coinage policy of, criticised, 501.
commands the presence of lords
and ladies at Court, 488.
conspiracy against, 207, 212.
council of State of, 375, 417. See
also Privy Council.
court of, cessation of promotions
at, 453.
factions at, 199, 227, 390,
396, 397 (2).
Germans at, 469.
lodgings at, expensive, 486.
postmaster of, 452.
desires white jennets for her
coach, 474.
disinclined for business of State,
477.
entertainments and amusements
of, 197, 205, 404, 413, 415, 425,
427, 429, 432, 452, 461 (2), 462,
468, 470, 475, 477, 481 (3), 483.
excommunication of, by the Pope,
mentioned, 468.
exempts aged members of her
Council from accompanying her
on a progress, 475.
expenditure of, 420.
to be reduced by getting
rid of some of her houses, 433.
gives instructions to the bishop
of London, chief commissioner
for Embden, to be hospitable,
454.
health of, 194, 195, 197, 323,
326, 385, 418, 421, 434, 444,
447, 458, 461 (2), 468.
household of, controller of.
Knollys.
See
houses of, in ruinous condition,
to be surveyed, 429.
Irish policy of:
advice to, concerning, 8.
appoints attorney general, 69.
attitude of, to Sir Henry Sid-
ney, lord deputy, 63, 69, 97.
disturbed at news from Ireland,
163, 169, 447.
disapproves of the truce in
Ireland, 392.
favourable terms of, to the earl
of Ormonde, 11, 57, 60.
financial difficulties of, 22,
57 (2), 59 (2), 75, 76.
information on, sent to, 1, 36,
52 (2), 54, 58, 61, 64, 66, 67,
70, 76, 80,
655
Elizabeth, queen, Irish policy of-
contd.
lord deputy appointed by her,
234, 236, 249, 430.
lord deputy recalled by her, 78.
orders apprehension of earl of
Westmorland, 59.
postpones trial of
Clanricarde, 63.
uncertainty of, 31.
of earl of
See also under Blount, Charles,
lord Mountjoy; Devereux,
Robert, earl of Essex; Ire-
land.
in
keeps high appointments
the army in her own hand, 381.
to keep the lease of sweet wines
in her own hand, 486, 489.
lends plate to the bishop of
London as commissioner to
Embden, 454.
letters from, 2, 21.
character of, 4.
mentioned, 9, 116, 158,
159, 172, 235, 415, 431, 470,
471, 600.
letters to, mentioned, 391, 435,
439, 449, 450, 463, 470, 479.
litter of, 409.
map of Ireland to be shown to,
385.
"Master of sports" of, 481.
movements and progresses of,
referred to, 114, 144, 152,
153 (2), 156, 173, 175, 181, 184,
190, 192, 203, 217, 222, 224,
225, 235, 257, 259, 271, 293,
298, 307, 322, 330, 331, 382,
383, 384, 385, 387, 388, 391,
398, 404, 405, 408, 410, 413,
415, 416, 418, 422, 429, 430,
432, 452, 454, 468, 472, 473,
474, 475 (3), 477, 478, 479, 480,
481, 483, 486, 531, 534.
orders pay to be made to
army officers, 383.
to
permission of, necessary
demolish Otford House, 272,
274, 275, 279.
personal characteristics of :
anger, 174, 265.
delay in transacting business,
478,
displays her knowledge of foreign
affairs, 532, 533.
financial rapacity of, 220, 225,
266, 278, 302.
kindheartedness of, 175, 384,
423, 434, 483.
mercifulness of, 430.
Elizabeth, queen, personal character-
istics of-contd.
offended at the smallness of her
train of nobles, 475.
perversity, 441.
physical endurance, 481.
plain speaking, 217.
preference for Nonsuch, 388,
480.
temperament, 441.
petitions to, 173, 197, 198.
popular feeling against, in favour
of the earl of Essex, 469.
a present to be sought for, from
the states of Zeeland, 606.
presents for, 416, 443, 444.
provision for the protection of,
380.
receives lands from the bishopric
of Ely on appointing a new
bishop, 424, 429.
refuses beer for Flushing, 321.
refuses to create baronies, 315,
317, 398, 399.
rumoured attempt to assassinate,
508.
24, 153, 195,
223, 255, 256,
signs warrants,
198, 201, 217,
258, 283, 320.
slander against, punished, 380,
540.
wishes for news of the Infanta
on her arrival in the Nether-
lands, 389.
relations of, with foreign countries :
with Denmark. See Christian IV.
with France. See France; Henry
IV.
with Germany, no ambassador to
be appointed, the agent being
deemed sufficient, 383.
with Morocco. See Morocco.
with Russia. See Russia.
with Scotland and James VI,
136, 138-143, 149, 150, 205,
357, 387, 454, 483.
See also Burgh; Randolph; Rat-
cliffe, ambassadors to Scotland.
with Spain. See Spain.
with Sweden. See Charles IX.
with Venice. See Venice.
relations of, with individuals :
with the Sherleys, 247, 249, 252(2),
260, 263, 266.
with Sir Matthew Morgan, 295.
with Sir William Russell, 198.
with Sir Robert Sidney, acquiesces
in his absence from Flushing
with the army, 469.
656
Elizabeth, queen, relations of, with
individuals, with Sir Robert
Sidney-contd.
, angry or displeased with
him, 113, 237, 273, 295, 381,
382, 383, 384, 425, 449.
, approves of his absence from
the battle of Nieuport, after
disapproving, 474.
>
comments of, on his absence
from Flushing, reported, 594.
concerned with his
applications for leave of absence
from Flushing, 120, 123, 186,
190, 191, 196 (2), 202, 203,
204 (2), 250, 258, 293, 294 (2),
295, 296, 300, 305, 310, 311,
312, 313 (2), 315, 320, 328,
329, 424, 429, 432, 434, 446,
455, 459, 462, 470, 479,
484-489.
correspondence
>
between
them, mentioned, 283, 286, 309,
318, 320, 322 (2), 324, 415.
detains him at Court,
152 (2).
grants audience to him, 333.
thinks him needed at
Flushing, 422.
well disposed to him, 221,
223, 239, 250, 251, 311, 318,
391, 446, 449 (2), 450, 456,
479, 484, 497, 501.
wishes to have news from
him, 384.
See also under Brooke, Henry;
Cecil, Robert; Devereux,
Robert; Dudley, Lettice
Hastings, Catherine; Herbert,
Henry; Privy Council;
Raleigh, Walter; Vere, Fran-
cis: Wriothesley, Henry.
Elliot (Elyot):
captain, provost marshal in
Flushing, illness and death of,
131, 133.
Thomas, 1.
Elsto House. See Penshurst.
Eltham (Eltam) [co. Kent], 429.
park, keepership of, 246, 271.
lease of, 413.
Ely, bishop of. See Heton, Martin.
bishopric, lands of, granted to
the queen on appointment of
a new bishop, 424, 429.
reported grant out of,
"
404.
Elyot. See Elliot.
Embden [Hanover, Germany], 266,
494.
count of, and of Friesland, Edzard
II, 266.
-, proposes to betray
Embden and Norden to the
Spaniards, 342, 354, 355.
Enno II, 588, 611, 612.
-, dispute between the towns-
people and, 393, 395, 576, 580,
588, 594, 596, 609.
attempts to settle, 362,
363, 367, 371, 377.
complains of the ad-
mission of the States' soldiers
into Embden, 596.
trade
embargo by, on
with Spain and England,
rumoured, 512.
offers to treat, 609.
receives reinforcements, 616.
letter dated from, extract from,
translated, 588.
letters from, mentioned, 587, 609.
magistrates of, anxious to
preserve the town's neutrality,
587, 588.
negotiations
between com-
missioners of England and Den-
mark at, 449, 451, 453, 454 (2),
463 (2), 465, 469.
relations of, with the United
Provinces:
admits the States' soldiers, 588,
594.
asks for help against count
Enno, 596, 597.
attitude towards the States at,
586.
help sent to, 588, 607, 608, 616.
neutrality guaranteed, 594.
ships of, 494, 497.
in the Spanish service,
captured, 506.
townspeople of, negotiations of,
with the emperor, 588.
prohibition of
rumoured
arms to, 512.
Embden, county, campaign of general
du Bois in, 607, 609-616.
forts in, taken, 609-616.
Emly, co. Limerick, diocese, 73.
bishop of. See Magrath, Meiler.
Emmerich (Emmerick) [Prussia], 226,
366, 414.
bridge of, 362.
emperor. See Rudolf II.
empire. See Germany.
Enchusen, Encusan, North Holland.
See Enkhuizen.
Enge. See Inge.
657
England:
army of, list, of, mentioned, 392.
Catholics in, ministered to by
priests trained abroad and
sworn to come to England, 352.
Catholic priests in, forbidden to
interfere in state matters, 353.
coast of, descent on, from Dun-
kerque, feared, 476.
counties in, deputy-lieutenants
appointed for, 177.
disturbances in, effect of, abroad,
504-508.
expectation of Spanish peace
commissioners in, 484.
feared Spanish invasion of, 385.
, army raised for, dismissed,
384 (2).
Jesuits in, 207, 335–6, 352–3.
lack of corn in, complaints of,
mentioned, 464.
merchants of, trade at Embden
forbidden to, rumour of, 512.
merchant ships of, captured, 474.
defeat of Spanish war ships
by, 459.
news letters to and from, men-
tioned, 376.
ports of, precautions against
Spanish attacks on, 392.
poverty of government of, 314.
reputation of, abroad, 161, 165,
469.
seditions in, 504-506.
ships or navy of:
act as convoys, 489, 496.
arrest of, by the state of Venice,
445.
captured by Spaniards, 498.
to co-operate with the States'
fleet, 383, 388, 571, 572, 573,
576.
discharged, 387.
expectation that the arrest
of, by Zeeland ships, will be
forbidden, 442.
movements of, mentioned, 296,
347, 383, 385, 454.
news of, expected, 298.
plague in, 60.
prepares for war, 259, 317, 318,
324.
recruitment for, 384.
victuals for, 300.
Spaniard in. See Alphonso.
troops from, required for the
defence of Flushing, 344, 345.
west marches of, 138.
Englefield (Inglefeld) [co. Berks.],
244.
English:
imprisoned abroad, 493, 497, 580,
584, 599.
with the Spanish, poverty of, 356.
English cloth in the Netherlands, 562.
English language, proposal for teach-
ing, in Ireland, 14.
Enkhuizen (Ancasan upon Tessell,
Enchusen, Encusan, Encusen)
[North Holland], 117.
Tunneman of, 340, 341.
ships of, capture a boat from
Dunkerque, 526.
Ennis (Inche de Conramat) [co. Ros-
common], monastery of Gray
Friars of, farm of, 44.
Enno, count of Embden. See under
Embden.
Enschede [Overyssel, Holland], pro-
posed attack on, 293.
Enumatil (Eemetyl) [Groningen,
Holland], captured by Verdugo,
107.
Epernon, duc de. See Nogaret.
Erskine, John, earl of Mar, 168.
Ertaugh, McNeill Brian, 27.
Essex, county, 199, 335, 352.
earl of. See Devereux.
Ester Wemmes, co. Fife. See Wemyss.
Estrées, Gabrielle de, duchess of
Beaufort, mistress of Henry IV,
164, 169, 224, 225, 245, 357.
Eton [co. Buckingham], college, 430.
Eton, Dr. See Heton, Martin.
Eure (Yvers), Ralph, lord, warden in
the North, 171.
Eustace (Ewstace):
Alexander, 72.
James, viscount Baltinglass, 70,
86.
John, of Castlemartin, 70.
Maurice, 72.
Eutrecht, Eutrich, Eutrick, Holland.
See Utrecht.
Evanges, Evaugh, co. Down. See
Iveagh.
Even, co. Kildare. See Monasterevin.
Everard, Roger, mayor of Limerick,
49.
Everwyn, Michael, of Ostend, 307,
308, 330.
death of, 562.
Ewell [co. Surrey], Spanish envoys at,
385.
Ewelme (Newelme) [co. Oxford], 485.
Lodge, 481.
Ewstace. See Eustace.
Ewter, William, 4.
excellency, his. See Nassau, Maurice of.
De L. II-42
658
Exchequer :
Court of, 324.
memoranda of, quoted, 46.
in Ireland, baron of. See Nugent,
Nicholas.
Exsould, Zeeland.
See Axel.
Exton [co. Rutland], Sir John Harring-
ton's house at, 619.
[North
Eyndhoven (Eyndover)
Brabant], 547.
Eynos, Richard, 74.
Faenehewsen.
See Brederode,
Reinoud van.
Fairfax (Fayrfax), Sir Charles, captain,
550, 560, 561 (2).
an envoy to the Spanish camp,
from Ostend, 554.
Falkland [co. Fife, Scotland], attempt
on, by Bothwell, mentioned,
137, 138, 141.
Falmouth [co. Cornwall], 287, 515.
Falteston, co. Cork. See Wallstown.
Fandemore rectius Smermore.
Fane, Sir Francis, 535.
Fanlobbus (Fanlobbys), co. Cork,
vicarage, 74.
Fann (Fanne), a carrier, 350.
Farnese, dukes of Parma:
Alexander, 105, 113, 120, 123,
514.
death of, 128.
movements of, 100, 108,
109, 114.
Ranuccio, 349, 350, 574.
Farney (Ferney) [co. Monaghan], 17,
28.
Farnham Castle [co. Surrey], 475.
Farnworth (Farnworthy) [co. Lan-
caster], 229.
Faro (Pharo) [Portugal], 497.
Farol, Spain. See Ferrol.
Favas, Mons. de, 581.
Fayal (Fiole), Azores, 296.
Fayrfax. See Fairfax.
Fenton, Sir Geoffrey, 414, 416, 470.
Feodore I (the Mosco), 349.
Fère (La) [dep. Aisne, France],
capture of, 204, 213.
Feria, duke of. See Figneroa.
duchess of. See Dormer.
Fermoy, co. Cork, deanery, 74.
Ferney, co. Monaghan. See Farney.
Ferol, Spain. See Ferrol.
Ferrara, duke of, peace between Pope
and, rumoured, 318.
Ferrol (Farol, Ferol, Pharol) [Spain],
269, 287, 349 (2), 358, 491, 584.
Fews (Fewes) [co. Armagh], barony,
disorder in, 26.
Fiant, proper title of archbishop on,
77.
Field (Fylde) :
William, 73.
William, of Carrickfergus, warrant
for payment to, 16.
Figneroa, Gomez Suarez de, duke of
Feria, 8, 310.
Fin, Jean de la, seigneur de Beauvoir
la Nocle, French ambassador
in England, 141, 142.
Finch, bearer of a letter, 4.
fines, clerk of the, in Munster, 16.
in the Welsh marches, 42.
Finterolles. See Fuenterolles.
Fiole, Azores. See Fayal.
Fitton (Fyghton, Fyton, Fytton) :
>
Sir Edward, vice-treasurer of
Ireland, and president of Con-
naught, 12.
letter from, 50.
, copy of, 18.
warrants for payment
directed to, 81 (2).
William, 18.
Fitzedmondes, Thomas, 75.
Fitzgarret, Thomas, 72.
Fitzgerald:
Frances, dowager countess of
Kildare, 386, 415, 443.
, reported marriage of, to
lord Cobham, 479.
Gerald, 72.
Gerald, earl of Desmond, 9, 56,
70, 417.
complains of the Cess, 60.
exemption of his territories
from jurisdiction, claimed by, 3.
offences of, detailed in an
order for his committal, 5.
quarrel of, with the earl of
Ormonde, 2 (2), 4, 5, 11.
Gerald, earl of Kildare, 27, 70, 85.
James, earl of Desmond, to be
sent to Ireland, 473.
James FitzThomas, alias the earl
of Desmond, defeated, 487.
Thomas, brother of the earl of
Desmond, assembles forces in
Limerick, 5.
Fitzgibbon, Maurice, the White Knight,
assembles forces in Limerick, 5.
Fitzimons, Nicholas,
Nicholas, alderman of
Dublin, farmer of the rectory
of Galway, 43.
Fitz James, Sir Piers, 484.
Fitzmorrice (Fitzmorrize), James,
papist agent in Ireland, 11, 55,
59, 63, 75, 77, 81.
659
Fitzpatrick :
Barnaby, baron of Upper Ossory,
33, 70.
brother of, 50.
faithfulness of, 94.
raids by, 46.
relations of, with the earl of
Ormonde, 33 (3), 38, 40, 42,
45 (2), 48.
Sir H. Sidney remonstrates
with, 38, 39, 47 (2).
Kallagh, brother of the above, 33.
Tirrelagh, brother of the above, 33.
FitzRichard, James, viscount Barry,
consents to committal of the
earl of Desmond, 5.
FitzThomas, Richard Bourck, son of
John Bourke, 43.
Fitzwilliam (Fitzwilliams):
lady Anne, wife of Sir William,
sister of Sir Henry Sidney, 156.
cf. also Fuilliams.
captain Bryan, 4.
Sir William, lord deputy of
Ireland, 18, 19, 20, 21, 38, 156.
Flanders (Flaunders), 47, 109, 112,
315.
the archduke's forces in, 590.
English forces in, 525, 526.
expedition to, from Flushing, 130.
fighting in, expected, 129, 330,
501, 509, 515, 581, 589, 603.
freebooters in, 112, 330.
importance of Ostend to, 212.
Netherlands prisoners in, an ex-
change to be arranged for, 491.
prisoners from, 130.
proposal to build fort in, opposite
Flushing, 111.
reparation of, from Brabant,
mooted, 596.
Sir Philip Sidney in, 57.
Spanish galleys wrecked off, 601,
602, 603, 604.
prisoners from, list of, men-
tioned, 606.
Spanish reinforcements expected
in, 493, 495, 581, 582, 584 (2).
taxation in, mentioned, 366, 490.
war in, 91, 469, 470.
Flando, co. Cork. See Corkmon.
Fleetwood, Mr., 579.
Fleming (Flamen,
Flemming,
Flemynge):
lieutenant, afterwards captain,
131, 133, 134, 135, 155, 245,
269, 312, 369, 374, 432 (2),
457, 466, 467, 522.
company of, 346.
ensign of, killed, 528.
projected marriage of, 520.
Fleming-contd.
Hans, execution of, 307.
James, baron Slane, 55, 64.
Mrs., 473.
Thomas, sergeant at law, 162,
180, 182.
solicitor general, 183, 185.
Sir Henry Sidney's
servant, Harry son of, a
prisoner, 17.
>
Thomas,
Flessinges, Flessingues. See Flushing.
Flood (Fludd, Fludde), Sir Thomas,
157, 241, 247.
paymaster of the forces in the
Netherlands, 250, 256 (2), 257,
258 (2), 262, 263, 264, 270, 278.
difficulties of the position
of, 266, 267, 270, 271, 274.
instructions of, 263.
pay of, 256, 263.
sent to the Netherlands,
260.
2
servant of, 256, 257, 258.
son of, 257, 278.
Florence [Italy], 168, 500.
duke of. See Medici, Ferdinand
de.
See Medici,
the princess of.
Marie de.
Floswyck. See Vloeswyck.
Floud, John, 346.
Floyd:
captain, 312.
servant of, 296.
Walter, 488.
Fludd. See Flood.
Flushing (Flessinges,
Flessingues,
Flousheng, Vlishing, Vlissing,
Vlissinghe, Vlushing) [Zeeland]:
104, 109, 118, 126, 127, 130, 146,
162, 167, 169, 177 (2), 180, 217,
233, 246, 256, 275, 282, 300,
303, 306, 325, 351, 356, 383,
385, 412, 431, 445, 457, 472,
473, 478, 498, 513, 527, 544,
551, 598, 599, 600.
abuses in, the Council's letter
concerning, mentioned, 391,
392, 394.
Albert of Austria expected in,
190.
anxiety of Sir William Browne
to leave, 211 (2), 212 (2).
assembly of the states of Zeeland
at, 523.
attack on, expected, 107, 339 ƒƒ,
355, 390, 511, 513, 616 (2).
likelihood of, doubted, 371,
372, 515, 618.
bailiff of, 154, 355,
660
Flushing-contd.
bailiff and burgomasters of, ask
for beer to be sent from England
free of custom, 568.
beer for, 181, 313, 316, 318. 321,
boats at, with provisions for prince
Maurice's army, 590.
boundaries of, 445.
burgesses of, 106, 130, 202, 209.
burgomasters of, 124, 131, 252,
253, 313, 316, 342, 343. And
see Franksen; Gelee: Lam-
brechtson; Scheuren; Tromsen.
nomination of, 518.
catholic prisoners at, 210 (2),
350, 351.
climate of, badness of, 226, 279,
434, 452.
commissary of. See Thomkins.
concern for the safety of, 346,
422, 459.
construction of fort opposite,
proposed, 111.
counterfeiters at, in prison, 587.
court at, condemns a Scotswoman
to be whipped for speaking ill
of the queen, 380.
day of prayer and fasting at, 590.
defence of, measures for, 342, 343,
345-350, 354 (2), 355, 373, 511–
516.
deputies of, to the States, named,
546.
effect of the news of the rebellion
of the earl of Essex in, 504-
508.
English forces near, 525.
English seamen at, refuse to
embark unless arrears of wagos
are paid, 496.
fortification of, desired, 304, 308,
309, 310, 312, 314, 320, 330 (2),
332, 333.
freebooters of, 235, 307, 370, 377.
garrison of:
captains of, 130, 131, 133, 135,
217, 242, 245, 306. 309, 310,
312, 313, 316 (2), 335.
absence of, complaint of,
"
372.
appointments
of, 155,
219, 220, 221 (2), 222, 223 (2),
227, 385, 481.
complaint of, 186.
council of, mentioned, 374.
detained in England, 186,
310, 381, 382, 384.
make presents to Sir
Robert and lady Sidney on
account of reinforcements,
571.
Flushing, garrison of-contd.
, pay of, 221, 222.
to return from England,
310, 389.
See Arthur; Baskervile;
Beeden; Bocke;
Bocke; Browne
Clifford; Fleming; Foulkes
Lambert; Masterson; Morgan;
Partee; Randolph; Ratcliffe;
Savage; Shelton; Shirley;
Sidney, Henry ; Sidney,
Robert; Smith; Uvedall.
commander of. See Browne,
Sir William.
;
;
letter to, about the ex-
change of prisoners, quoted,
585.
companies in, candidates for
captaincies of, named, 479 (2),
488.
clothing for, 281, 288.
custom for the
provision of, 130, 132.
organization of, 318.
the Treasurer's, 249, 251,
252, 256, 262.
depleted for service elsewhere,
127, 197, 357, 374, 431, 553,
599.
desertions from, 131, 132, 134.
dispute in, 586.
ill-repute of, 586.
lodgings for, 132.
men from, required for England,
to meet feared Spanish in-
vasion, 381, 382.
not sent, 382.
muster of, desired by the
Council of State, but refused
by Sir William Browne, 577.
oath of allegiance to the queen
taken by, 504-506.
justified, 509, 510.
orders concerning, 167.
pay of, 247, 254, 257 (2), 271,
281, 308.
not forthcoming, 400.
proposal to withdraw men from,
and replace them by others,
570, 571.
reinforcement of, 133, 218, 239,
273, 313, 314, 315, 316, 317,
318, 319, 326, 329, 389, 390,
445, 481, 516, 564.
conditional on the State's
payment of an annual grant
to Elizabeth, 479 (2), 480,
481, 483 (2).
"
negotiations for, 476, 477,
478, 479, 480 (2), 483, 487.
rumour of departure of, 132.
661
Flushing, garrison of--contd.
Scots in, mistrusted, 345.
serjeant-major of, 206, 209, 257,
265, 335, 339, 347, 348, 368,
375, 506, 514, 522. And see
Goring; Throckmorton.
company of, 313.
troops from, loan of, refused,
523, 551.
weakness of, 344, 345, 354, 367,
368, 370, 374, 389, 406, 511,
516, 523, 576, 616.
gold sent to, 326.
government of,
on, 105, 106.
governor of, insufficient authority
of, 520.
memorandum
, pay of, 281, 293.
relations of, with the com-
missary, 249.
right of, to appoint captains
of companies, 223, 385, 481.
2
rumour of appointment of
lord Sussex as, 330.
See Sidney, Robert.
the guest house, ghest howse at,
343, 344, 346.
Guesthouse mount at, 346.
importance of, 101, 106, 107,
135, 153, 170, 209, 210, 214,
238, 286, 293, 320, 404.
influence of prince Maurice in,
537, 545.
the Knowle near, watch kept
at, 612.
letters dated from, 102-105,
110, 112 (2), 124, 128-135, 147,
154, 161, 164, 170, 185, 197,
203, 206-210, 214-216, 227,
230, 238, 253, 257, 268, 270,
276, 284, 333-380 passim,
431 (3), 489-618 passim.
letter to, mentioned, 255.
lieut. Gamage sent to, 470, 471.
lieutenant governor of. See
Browne; Uvedall.
magistrates of, 106, 130, 154.
"
at the christening of Sir
William Browne's daughter, 496.
date of election of, 347.
lukewarmness of, in the
pursuit of a murderer, 537, 539.
partiality of, for natives,
539.
master gunner at, 580.
merchants of, 135, 251, 255.
ordnance at, poverty of, 451.
ordnance for, from Ostend,
attempt to obtain, 450-453,
465, 475-480.
Flushing, ordnance for---contd.
payment for, attempts to
obtain, 460, 462, 464 (2), 467.
Middelburg port at, 516.
pensioners of, 158, 297.
people of, reply of, to the
people of Bruges concerning the
proposed renewal of commercial
relations, 372.
plague at, 615, 616, 617.
plot to burn, 207.
plots to betray, 339-341, 519.
position of, in the event of
peace between England and
Spain, 388, 390, 392, 424, 442,
443, 444, 445, 447.
preacher for, 135 (2).
prince Maurice's house in, 126.
probable danger to, resulting
from the fortification of Cadzand
by Spinola, 608.
provost marshal of, 133, 134,
351, 379.
relations between the English
and Netherlanders in, 133, 215,
520, 537, 539, 545.
sale of the earl of Essex's
picture in, forbidden, 518.
seamen of, 173, 202, 222, 237,
468.
secretary of. See Oilliaerts.
ship of, from Falmouth, 515.
the Mackrell, 403.
the Unicorn, 222.
Spanish prisoners in, threat
to kill, as reprisal, 504.
spies in, 167, 206, 341, 346.
staple of the Merchant Adventurers
in, proposed, 309, 312, 313.
supplies for, 114, 157, 162, 163,
165, 166 (2), 170, 171 (2), 172,
173, 174, 178-9, 181, 184, 186,
187 (2), 189, 190, 191, 194, 195,
196, 198 (3), 201 (2), 202, 204,
210, 213, 214, 223, 225, 239,
244, 251, 268, 269, 272, 280 (2),
283, 285, 302, 309, 310, 312,
326, 429, 436, 439.
visitors to, 127, 168, 200, 209.
See also under United Provinces
and England, relations between,
in regard to the Cautionary
towns.
Flushing, Old [Zeeland], watch kept
at, 612.
Foix, earl of. See Bourbon-Vendôme,
Alexander de.
Fonyorhagh, co. Cork, deanery (no
modern name), 74.
Fookes. See Foulkes.
662
Foower, cos. Meath and Westmeath.
See Fore.
Ford, Ambrose, 72.
Fore (Foower) [cos. Meath and West-
meath], deanery, 73.
Forrett, James, an agent for Bothwell,
142 (2).
Fortescue, Sir John, chancellor of the
Exchequer, 158, 183, 222, 241,
247, 249, 251, 271, 326, 433,
434, 443, 455, 457, 531.
concerned in the lease of
Otford Park, 217, 220, 223, 225,
234, 235, 237, 238, 244, 248,
257, 265, 266, 270, 272, 274,
275, 277, 279, 282, 283, 307,
407, 408, 421, 428, 429, 430,
435, 436.
expected appointment of, as
chancellor of the duchy of
Lancaster, 465.
illness of, 262, 270, 276, 277.
Netherland finance referred to,
188, 225, 255, 285, 288, 326.
Foster:
Sir John, warden in the North,
171.
William, 56.
Foulks (Fookes, Foukes, Foulckes):
146 (2), 147, 162, 166.
captain, 127.
>
lieutenant, 575.
Mr., appointment of, as cofferer,
mentioned, 251.
Fountaine, Mons., 223.
Fowler, Mr., in a Star Chamber case,
469.
Fox, Mr., 97.
France, 47, 95, 161, 169, 181, 217, 228,
264, 266, 276, 278, 285, 301,
347, 435, 495, 516.
activities of the League in, 110,
112, 154.
admiral of. See Joyeuse.
constable of. See Montmorency.
destruction of forts in, 234.
disturbed condition of, 69, 95,
100, 114, 141, 358, 501.
English troops in, 123, 127, 217,
219, 220, 221, 222, 240, 245,
257, 262, 263, 300, 357.
paymaster of. See Smith.
financial affairs of, mentioned,
501.
German troops in, 127.
invasion of, by the Spaniards,
109, 112, 113, 114, 128.
kings of. See Henry III: Henry
IV.
letters of marque against, 85.
France-contd.
news from, 36, 69, 75, 121, 123,
126, 227, 228, 502, 581.
protestants in, 228.
reinforcements from, for Ostend,
sent for, 561.
rumour of intended meeting in,
to treat for peace between
England and Spain, 388.
sea ports of, use of, requested by
the Spaniards, 387.
refused, 381.
ship of, in Spain, 491.
ships of, arrested by Zeeland ships,
released, 442.
'States General' of, meeting of,
228.
visit of Louise de Coligny to, 308.
wars in, expected to be of service
to the States, 582.
Franche Comté, 123.
Franciscan Friars, houses of .
at Beallaneny, 44.
of Galway, 43.
Frangipani, papal nuncio, demanded
as hostage by the mutineers in
Hoogstraeten, 617.
futile mission of, to the
mutineers at Hoogstraeten, 616.
Frank, servant of lady Barbara
Sidney, 185.
Franksen (Franson), Jacob, burgo-
master of Flushing, 518, 546.
Frederick IV, the elector Palatine (the
Elector, the Palatyn), 323, 349,
395.
cavalry for
Maurice
reported intention of, to resume
the war with Spain, 419.
second son of, christening of, 538.
wife of, 323.
prince
expected from, 571.
French (Frenche), Dominic, merchant,
of Galway, 42 (corrigenda), 44.
French, in Spain and Portugal, general
arrest of, 490, 504.
in the States forces, 359, 360, 361,
363, 370, 371, 373 (2), 519, 521,
566, 570, 590.
unreliability of, 533, 581, 590.
Frenchmen, rope performing by, 459,
461, 462.
Fresne, M., 298.
Frier. See Fryar.
Friesland (Freeslande, Frise, Fryseland,
Vrieslant) [Holland], 154, 215,
508.
attack on Niezijl in, 108.
deputy of, 214.
financial relations of, with the
States, 330, 359, 428.
663
Friesland-contd.
grave of.
Enno of.
"
116.
people of, criticised, 572.
fortify Delfzijl, 121.
reluctant to provide soldiers,
van.
Fryar (Frier):
Spanish troops in, 105, 107, 111.
Fruehewsen. See Brederode, Reinoud
See Embden, count
captain, 523, 541.
letter from, copy of, 530.
Mr., 325.
Fuenterolles (Finterolles), French
ambassador in England, 259,
261, 263.
Fuentes, count of. See Azevedo.
Fuilliams [?Fitzwilliam], lady, 465.
Fulham (Fullam) [co. Middlesex],
Elizabeth at, 531.
Fyghton, Fyton, Fytton. See Fitton.
Fylde. See Field.
Fyssher, captain Thomas, 49.
fishery of, 42.
friars of, 43.
Gainsford, Mr., 226.
Galicia (Gallicea, Gallicia) [Spain], 501.
coast of, Dutch fleet off, 366.
Galloway [Scotland], 89.
Galway [co. Galway], 1, 42, 44.
customs of, farm of, 42.
debt to, 82.
letters dated at, 32 (2), 46, 47 (2).
mayor and bailiffs of, 43.
rectory of, 43.
river of, farmer of the fishery of,
See Chaloner, John.
Gamage :
lady, portrait of, with her children,
230 (note).
lieut. Robert (Robin), 226, 346,
455.
riotous living of, 467, 470,
471, 492.
Gant, East Flanders. See Ghent.
Gardner, captain, serjeant-major at
the Brielle, temporarily lieuten-
ant-governor, 587.
Garnsey. See Guernsey.
Garrett (Jarrett):
Lettice, maid of honour, 233.
Sir Thomas, 410, 478.
Garter, order of the, creation of knights
of, 271, 275, 281.
Garthe, co. Limerick. See Ballingarry.
Gaston, don, 568, 569.
Gaunt, East Flanders. See Ghent.
Gawle. See Gowle.
Geashill (Gesshill) [King's County],
rectory, 72.
Geertruidenberg (Gertrudenbergh, Ger-
trudenburgh) [North Brabant].
105, 115, 214, 301.
attempted betrayal of, failure of,
493, 494.
capture of fort near, 135.
siege of, 134.
Gelderland (Ghelderlande, Gueldeland,
Guelderland, Guelders, Guel-
dreland) [Holland], province,
122, 215.
attack on, feared, 121, 516.
frontiers of, garrisoned, 547.
horse company to be raised in,
320.
military expedition in, 116.
prince Maurice's relations with,
124, 241, 247.
soldiers from Flushing desert to,
131.
States of, contributions expected
from, 330, 333, 353, 448.
, complain of the arrest of
victuals, 353.
Geldern (Gelden) [Rhine Province,
Prussia], mutiny in, 290.
Gelders island (Gelderschweerdt,
Geldersweert) [Holland], 361,
364, 393, 583.
Gelee (Gelle, Gelly, Jelly), Jacques,
burgomaster of Flushing,
'baily," 152, 158, 342, 347 (2),
380, 496, 538.
daughter of, projected marriage
of, approval of Sir Robert
Sidney asked for, 520.
letter from, 520.
mentioned, 363, 365.
Gemetyl (rectius Eematyl). See
Enumatil.
Geneva (Gineva) [Switzerland], 579.
Genines. See Jennings.
Gennep [Belgium], 414.
Genoa (Genua) [Italy], 204, 363, 364,
366, 367, 369.
Gentle, Mr., 549.
George Frederick, margrave of Ans-
pach, 99, 394, 414.
George, little, a messenger, 618.
Gerard. See Gerrard.
German, Sir Thomas, returns from
Ireland, 283.
tr
Germany (Almaigne, the High Dutche,
the Dutch, 'ruyters,' etc.), 287.
ambassadors from, received by
the States, 111.
captains from, in Gelderland,
receive deserters from Flushing,
131, 134.
664
Germany-contd.
disturbances in, 99.
emperor of. See Rudolph.
mercenaries from, 34 (2), 35 (2), 207.
in the French service, 117,
>
118, 120, 123.
"
in the Spanish service, 576,
611.
in the States' service, 572,
574, 580, 582, 583, 587, 590,
593.
merchants of, in Spain, 504, 507.
news from, mentioned, 116, 346,
366, 495.
nobleman of, entertained in Flush-
ing, 496.
princes of, conference of, at
Spires, 378.
Diet of, 212.
rumour of the king
of Denmark's presence at, 372.
English agent to, not to be
replaced by an ambassador,
383.
relations of, with the com-
batants in the war between
Spain and the United Provinces,
115, 358, 361, 362, 364, 365,
368, 369, 377, 395, 414, 417,
431, 450, 462, 463 (2), 491, 562.
"
with their troops in the
States' service, criticism and
mistrust of, as allies, 361, 367,
369, 379, 393, 423, 590.
regiment from, raised for the
States' service, march and
campaign of, 359-361, 367-369,
371-373, 376, 377 (2), 379, 380,
382, 387, 388, 393.
mutiny and retirement of,
to Germany, 394.
withdrawal of, sought by
Albert of Austria, 371.
>
Scots visitor to, instructions for,
144.
Spaniards to retire from, and
restore the places in held by
them, 367, 368, 371.
the States agree to retire from,
on terms, 366, 371.
visitors from, to the English
court, 469.
withdrawal of the States' troops
from, demanded, 112, 363, 364,
433.
Germin. See Jermyn.
Gerrald, Nicholas, 72.
Gerrard (Gerard):
Sir Gilbert, attorney general, 46,
47.
Gerrard-contd.
Sir Thomas, knight marshal of the
Household, 283, 396.
William, lord chancellor in Ire-
land, 31, 67.
>
mission of, to England, 63,
66, 67, 69, 83 (2).
Gerrardstown (Gerrardston)
[co.
Meath], 44.
Gertrudenburgh, North Brabant. See
Geertruidenberg.
Gesshill, King's County. See Geashill.
Gevanghen port, Walcheren. See
Ghevangen.
Ghent (Gant, Gaunt) [East Flanders],
510, 511, 568, 582, 583, 595,
602, 603, 607, 613.
boats from, for Ostend, 568.
news from, 348, 568, 594.
Spanish forces at, 214, 512, 516,
586, 591.
Ghest howse. See Flushing.
Ghevanghen (Gevangen) port [Wal-
cheren], 346, 515.
Gibraltar (Jubaraltar) [Spain], 498.
straits of (the Strayts), 494.
Gifford (Giffoorde):
John, 29, 32.
Dr., 162.
one of Raleigh's company, 163.
Gilbert (Gylberte):
capt. H., 9 (2), 65.
Sir John, 406, 407, 445.
Giles (Gyles), the surgeon, 537 (2).
Giles (Gyles), John, 366, 372.
Gillis, 586.
Gilford. See Guildford.
Gilpin (Gylpin), George, English agent
at the Hague, 103, 126, 209,
241, 264, 504, 545, 580.
anxious for a better allowance,
206.
anxious for news from England,
265, 301, 303.
anxious
for the repair of
fortifications at Flushing, 309,
312, 314, 320, 330 (2), 332, 333.
arranges for co-operation between
the Netherlands and England,
562.
attempts to get money for
ordnance for Flushing, 460,
462, 464 (2), 467.
attempts to obtain pay
English troops in Flushing,
388, 409.
for
death of, 599.
a deputy to Berghen op Zoom,
105.
in London, 370.
665
Gilpin, George-contd.
letters from, 104-124 passim,
130, 158-167 passim, 176, 198,
205, 212-239 passim, 250 (2),
265, 267, 286-323 passim, 330-
333, 345, 360-362, 382-449
passim, 460-469, 490, 507, 537,
546, 598.
, copies of, 339, 503, 594.
mentioned or quoted, 206,
209, 335, 336, 358, 359, 362,
363, 367, 371, 380, 431 (2), 491
(2), 493, 500, 502, 506, 508 (2),
515, 516, 523 (2), 525, 526,
539, 546, 551, 566 (2), 570, 571,
572, 573, 576, 577, 583, 590,
595, 596.
letter to, copy of, 228.
letters to, mentioned, 423, 500,
520, 577.
to meet the Council of State
of the United Provinces, 590.
memoranda by, on the government
of Flushing, 105, 106.
mission of, to Embden to
bring about a composition be-
tween the townspeople and the
graf, 362, 363, 367, 377, 383.
negotiates on behalf of
Sir
Robert Sidney for allowances for
lost horses, 225, 228.
negotiates for the reinforcement
of Sir Robert Sidney's horse
company, 232, 235, 239, 250 (2).
negotiates with the States
for the removal of munitions
from Ostend to Flushing, 453,
476.
negotiates
with the States
of Utrecht concerning provision
for the war, 491.
succession to, candidates for,
599, 600, 602, 603, 604, 606.
views of, on the supposed plans
for the betrayal of Flushing,
339, 341.
Gineva, Switzerland. See Geneva.
ginger, request for, 455, 457.
Gistelles (Gistell), captain, company of,
562, 564.
Glamorgan, justice of. See Crooke,
John.
Gneuse, captain, 359.
Goganrath, co. Cork. See Rathgoggan.
Golding (Goldynge), F., 229, 249, 254,
256, 262, 270, 318, 426, 427,
438, 464, 482.
letter from, 535.
Gontaut, Charles de, duke of Biron,
(Byron), plot of, against Henry
IV of France, mentioned, 607.
Gonzague-Cleves, Charles de, duke of
Nevers, 574, 580.
Goodman, Gabriel, dean of West-
minster, 418.
Goodrich [co. Hereford], 397.
Goodwin, Mrs., 220.
Mr., death of, 220.
Googe, Cornelius, a skipper of Flushing,
468.
Gorcum, Holland. See Gorinchem.
Gore, count, 594.
Gorges (Gorge), Sir Arthur, 203, 416.
Gorinchem (Gorcum, Gorniscom)
[Holland], 110, 450.
Council of State at, 388.
letter dated from, 393.
Goring, captain, serjeant major in
Flushing, 160 (2), 162, 207, 246,
272, 295, 296, 325, 340 (note).
lieutenant of the Ordnance, 286.
Gorme, Doneill, in league with the earl
of Argyll, 8.
Gorniscom, Holland. See Gorinchem.
Gortenecrosse, co. Cork, portion, 73.
Goudhurst (Gowdhurst) [co. Kent],
535.
Gough (Goughe, Gowghe):
Alexander, 74.
Patrick, mayor of Dublin, 38.
Goulranell, co. Kilkenny. See Gowran.
Gournay en Bray [dép. Seine-Inférieure,
France], capture of, reported,
123.
Gowle (Gawle) [?Gowle, co. Wicklow],
38, 39.
Gowran (Goulranell) [co. Kilkenny], 93.
Gowrie, earl of. See Ruthven, John.
Grace, Foulk (Foulke), 40.
Graeve (Graff) [near Wesel, West-
phalia, Germany], fort, 112.
[North Brabant]. See Grave.
Graevenweert, Holland. See Weert.
Graff, Germany. See Graeve.
Grafton [?co. Northampton], 330.
Graies, Grayes, co. Oxford.
Rotherfield Greys.
Gransam, poursuivant, 84.
Grave (Graeve) [North Brabant, Hol-
land], 112, 213, 268, 361, 532.
siege of, 598.
Gravelins (Gravelin)
(Gravelin) [dép. Nord,
France], 104, 334, 492, 536,
590, 596.
>
See
Gravenhage, Holland. See Hague, the.
'sGraven Weerdt, 'sGravenweert, Hol-
land. See Weert.
Gravesend [co. Kent], 102, 178, 181,
208, 240, 269, 280, 284 (2), 286,
415, 454, 462, 467.
rendezvous for troops at, 381.
Gray, lord. See Grey.
666
Greame ("Grening"), Captain Richard,
487.
great seal, grant under, 413.
Green (Greene, Grene), Paul (Powle),
93.
a priest, 207.
Greenson,
163.
Greenwich (Greenewiche, Grenewick)
[co. Kent], 36, 257, 429, 489.
Elizabeth at, 114, 259, 276, 331,
452, 454 (2), 455, 468, 531.
letters dated at, 8, 57 (2), 79 (2),
83, 99, 116, 119, 152 (2), 154,
155, 157, 279, 280, 468.
Greetzyl (Griet), Embden, fort, 266,
609.
Gregory XIII, pope, 34.
hostility of, towards England, 95.
Gregory XIV, pope, army of, 123.
Grenagh (Grennogh), co. Cork, vicarage,
74.
Grenane, in Connaught, castle, capture
of, 40.
Grene. See Green.
Grenfield, Sir Richard, reported capture
of, 123.
Grening, captain. See Greame.
Grennogh, co. Cork. See Grenagh.
Gresham, Sir Thomas, 465.
Greville (Grievell, Grivel, Grivell),
Fulk, 55, 96, 97 (2), 190, 192,
218, 221, 223, 224, 225, 282,
296, 304, 314, 316, 444, 448,
618.
intention of, to marry lady
Hatton, rumoured, 318.
proposed as treasurer of the Navy,
329.
Grey (Gray, Greye):
Arthur, lord Grey of Wilton, lord
deputy of Ireland, 78, 93.
Thomas, lord Grey of Wilton,
259, 300.
at court, of the Cecil faction,
396, 397, 405.
anxious to be governor of
Flushing, 404.
desires command at Lough
Foyle, 425, 427.
in favour with Elizabeth,
2
468.
in the Netherlands, favour
shown to, by prince Maurice,
465, 467.
quarrel of, with the earl of
Southampton, 475, 486.
>
sent to the Netherlands with
a cavalry command, 461, 462,
464, 465, 580, 583, 586, 589,
591.
lord, temp. Hen. VIII, 435.
grey friar, condemned to the galleys,
610.
grey friars. See St. Johns.
Griet, Emden. See Greetzyl.
Grievell. See Greville.
Griffith (Griphin), Rice, 337.
Griffiths, house of, in Whitefriars, 207.
Grigs, Mr., 539.
Griphin. See Griffith.
Grisons, Mons., regiment of, at Ostend,
613.
Grivell. See Greville.
Groeningen, Groeninghen, Holland.
See Gröningen.
Groine, Spain. See Corunna.
Groenlo (Groll) [Gelderland], 215,
291, 365.
Gröningen (Groeningen, Groeninghen)
[Holland], 361.
attack on, projected, 118.
capture of, 107, 154.
contributions unpaid by, 428.
Ommelandes (Ommen lands) of,
contributions of, 121, 428, 436.
measures taken against, to compel
the payment of contributions,
436, 450, 460.
siege of, 100.
States' deputies at, 609.
Verdugo in, 117.
Groyne, Spain. See Corunna.
Gualter, Henry, a catholic, 229.
Guasto (Gasto), marquis del, 364.
Guelderland, Holland. See Gelderland.
Guernsey (Garnsey), soldiers to be sent
to, 262.
Guiana [South America], 244.
Guildford (Gilford) :
lady Elizabeth, daughter of the
4th earl of Worcester, 218, 222.
Sir Henry, 222.
Guise, duke of.
See Charles III.
family of, 149.
hostility of Henry IV towards,
148.
Gylberte. See Gilbert.
Gyles. See Giles.
Gylpin. See Gilpin.
Hachincourt (Aschicourt), comte de,
366.
Hackney [co. Middlesex], 454.
Hadlow (Hadlowe) [co. Kent], 535.
Haggardstown (Haggard) [co. Louth],
burnt by Shane O'Neill, 4.
Hague, the (Gravenhage, Hage, Hagge,
Hagh, Haghe, Haye, La Hay,
La Haye) [South Holland], 105,
128, 132, 177, 266, 268, 277,
667
Hague, the-contd.
284, 298, 345, 431, 460, 464 (2),
465, 467, 485, 524, 573, 578,
583, 589, 600, 602, 610.
council of state at, 115, 572.
English agent at. See Gilpin,
George.
"
acting. See Browne, Sir
William.
deputies from Embden at, 597.
German commissioners at, 377,
462, 463.
letters dated at, 104, 106 (2),
107 (2), 108 (3), 109–118, 121,
122, 123, 124 (3), 125, 126 (6),
127 (4), 128 (2), 129, 130, 158,
159, 161, 162, 164, 167, 176,
198, 202, 205, 212, 213, 214,
215, 216, 224, 225, 226, 227,
229, 231, 232 (2), 235, 239, 241,
247, 250 (3), 265, 267, 286, 288,
290 (2), 291 (2), 293, 296, 301,
302, 303 (2), 304 (2), 306, 307,
308, 310, 312, 314, 319, 323,
330 (2), 332, 333, 339 (2), 353,
361 (2), 362, 382, 383, 384, 386,
387, 388, 392 (2), 394, 400, 401,
403, 404, 408, 409, 410, 414,
416, 417, 419, 422, 425, 426,
428 (2), 430, 436, 438, 442, 448,
449, 462, 469, 490, 503, 507,
522, 537, 546, 559, 598, 606.
mentioned, 582, 599.
translations of, 587, 588.
news from, 519, 523, 527, 582.
Sir William Browne urged to
confer with prince Maurice at,
338, 339.
States General at, 132, 209, 360,
518.
"
Hainault (Haynault), invasion of, pro-
posed, 580.
separate peace for, proposed, 336.
Hamburgh (Hambourgh) [Germany],
95, 295.
ship of, 500.
Hamden, alderman, 462.
Hamilton (Hammilton):
[?James], agent of the king of
Scotland, 480.
captain Robert, 514.
Hamont [Belgium], garrison of,
mutiny of, 430.
Hampshire, 162, 207.
Hampton. See Southampton.
Hampton Court [co. Surrey], 87, 385,
387, 480, 483 (4), 486.
letters dated from, 49, 75 (2), 76,
78.
Hanaper, clerk of the, in Ireland. See
Alford, Launcelot.
Hanky, Thomas, warrant for payment
to, 17.
Hanse merchants (Easterlings), 161,
531.
general arrest of, in Spain and
Portugal, 490.
Hanworth [co. Middlesex], 454.
park, 481.
Harbard, Harbart, Harbert, Harburt.
See Herbert.
Hardesty,
-, provincial of the English
Jesuits, 207.
Harewaert, Gelderland. See Heer-
wadden.
Harlay :
Nicholas de, baron de Sancy
(young Sancy), 561.
Robert de, baron de Monglas
(seigneur Mountglas, Monglaw),
killed at Bommel, 373, 374.
Harlestone. See Hurlston.
Harpol, Robert, 93.
son of, 70.
Harrington:
captain, later Sir, Henry, nephew
of Sir Henry Sidney, 49, 69.
debt of Sir Robert Sidney
to, 233, 272, 283, 313, 319.
instructions to, as seneschal,
82.
2
recommended by Sir Henry
Sidney, 94.
rescue of, in Ireland, 70, 71.
Sir John, 157, 414.
house of, at Exton, 619.
John, baron Harrington, 158.
Richard, 70.
Harris (Harryes), Mr. serjeant, 113,
182, 183, 185.
Harrison, an annuitant, 155.
Harrogieres, captain, 105.
Harry, lord, 316, 317.
See also Howard, lord Henry;
Seymour, lord Henry.
Harvey, Sir William, marries lady
Southampton, 325.
Harwich [co. Essex], 384.
Haselop, a priest, 207.
Hassey, Cornelius, 73.
Hastings :
Catherine, countess of Hunting-
don, aunt of Sir Robert Sidney,
144, 162, 163, 165, 173, 177,
179, 182, 184 (2), 200, 225, 236,
253, 267, 274, 405, 415, 418,
429, 461, 465, 466, 531.
annuity for, 256.
concerned in the negotiations
for the lease of Otford Park, on
behalf of Sir Robert Sidney,
407, 408, 412, 436.
?
668
Hastings, Catherine, countess of
Huntingdon-contd.
>
concerned with leave for
Sir Robert Sidney, 241, 310,
311, 410, 417, 422, 429, 454,
457, 458, 462, 465, 470, 471.
desires the lease of her
jointure, 245, 251.
disposes of Savoy House,
277, 314.
distress of, 203, 204 (2), 205.
jointure of, settled, 322.
offers to take charge of Sir
R. Sidney's daughters, 261,
268, 279.
refuses to see Roland White,
465, 469, 472.
relations of, with Elizabeth,
163, 201, 202, 203, 204, 310,
314, 317, 320, 472, 474.
George, earl of Huntingdon, 277,
322.
Henry, earl of Huntingdon, presi-
dent of the Council in the North,
113, 165, 173.
?
Hatton :
death of, 202, 203 (2).
debts of, 204.
illness of, 201.
Sir Francis, 225.
Sarah, wife of Francis, lord
Hastings, 158.
Sir Christopher, lord chancellor,
119.
death of, 248, 249.
lady Elizabeth, later lady Coke,
318.
Haughton. See Houghton.
Hautain, sieur de, admiral of Zeeland,
son in law of Maldere, 508, 536,
560, 563, 606.
at Ostond, 576, 577, 584.
Hautun (Houtunes), captain, company
of, 562, 564.
Havana [West Indies], Dutch fleet in,
378.
Havré (Avory), marquis of. See Croy.
Haward. See Howard.
Hawkins, -, a released prisoner from
Spain, arrives at Plymouth,
619.
Haye. See the Hague.
Hayo, captain, 215.
Heath, captain Austin, 287.
Hector, Dr., 55, 56.
Heer, Jaques, 100.
's Heerenberg [Gelderland, Holland],
127 (2).
Heerwaddon, in Bommell island
[Gelderland], 371.
Heidelberg (Heydelbergch) [Germany],
395.
Helmond (Helmont) [North Brabant,
Holland], 105.
Hendar, captain, 222.
Heneage, Sir Thomas, vice-chamber-
lain, 107, 175 (2), 188.
Henry II, king of England, 77.
Henry VIII, king of England, 46.
state trial in reign of, mentioned,
435.
Henry III, king of France, 34 (3),
35 (3).
designs of, on Irish coast, 59.
maître d'hôtel, of, 35.
sends forces against Henry of
Navarre, 100.
Henry of Navarre, later Henry IV of
France, 34 (2), 100, 142, 146,
174, 225, 228, 486.
appoints a place for the assembly
of Spanish and English peace
commissioners, 440.
claims marquisate of Saluces, 358.
to conduct English ambassador
to Caen, 349.
court of, the prince of Orange at,
576.
criticism of, 228, 501.
dangerous position of, 276.
delays his sister's marriage, 356.
demands the kingdom of Navarre,
485.
disagreement of, with the duke
of Florence, concerning the
queen's dowry, 501.
explanation of Sir Francis Vere
to, for his parley with the
Spaniards, 563.
foreign policy of, helps both the
States and the archduke, 602.
hindered by fear of factions
in France, 603.
illegitimate son of. See Bourbon-
Vendôme, Alexander de.
matrimonial affairs of, 148, 357,
358, 455, 501.
military activities of, 117, 121,
123, 204, 250, 291, 298.
in Brittany, 331.
in Savoy, 495.
mistress of. See Estrées.
movements of, referred to, 222,
224, 327, 349, 455, 495, 538.
plot of the duke of Biron against,
607.
presents to, 276, 278, 279.
relations of, with Elizabeth :
ambassador of, in England,
189, 306, 381.
669
Henry of Navarre, relations of, with
Elizabeth: ambassador of-contd.
complains of a speech of
the earl of Nottingham, 410.
has audience, 259, 384,
488.
""
hunts with Elizabeth, 483.
See also Fin; Fuente-
rolles; Réaux.
anxious for aid from Elizabeth,
147, 169, 276.
English ambassador to, 114,
1.89, 349.
See also Cecil; Edmonds;
Neville; Sidney; Talbot;
Unton.
·
English help for, 140, 147, 169,
259, 261, 286, 320, 357.
to be installed as a knight of
St. George, by proxy, 455.
mission to congratulate on his
marriage and victories against
the duke of Savoy, expected
despatch of, 480.
plan for a campaign in France,
334.
policy of, criticised by Eliza-
beth, 533.
proposals made for a general
peace, 306.
proxy of, for his installation
as a knight of St. George.
See Le Chatte.
quarrels between them, 123, 161,
189, 196, 281.
Sir Robert Drury's mission to
France, 428.
treaty of, with Elizabeth, men-
tioned, 357.
See also under France.
relations of, with the Italian
princes, asked to retain places
in Savoy, 518.
with Savoy, 181, 485, 495,
497, 502, 518, 582, 603, 607.
with Sir Robert Sidney,
>
144, 147 (2), 169.
with Spain:
?
discontinuance of peace
pected, 495, 497, 581.
peace negotiations, 148, 165,
169, 187, 189, 195, 196, 199,
208, 263, 264, 298, 301, 306,
313, 318, 323, 331, 332 (2),
334, 336, 348.
ex-
?
ambassador for. See Tassis.
prohibits trade with Spain for
six months, 364.
reported refusal to make a
separate peace, 148, 346.
Henry of Navarre, relations of, with
Spain-contd.
Spanish invasions of French
territory, 112, 168, 169, 184,
334, 335.
See also under Philip III.
with the United Provinces,
106, 109, 110, 129, 158, 215,
226, 230, 242, 291, 306, 307,
310 (2), 312, 315, 323, 327,
329, 331, 332, 368, 370, 409,
442, 445, 450, 501, 533, 537,
538 (2), 570, 572, 581, 602.
ambassador of France,
in the Netherlands. See Choart.
religious policy of, 141, 148,
168 (2), 228.
secretary of. See Loménie.
submissions to, 196, 203.
summons Parliament at Amiens.
184.
Henry, king of Portugal, 75.
Henry, prince, son of James VI of
Scotland, 168.
Henry II, duke of Bar and Lorraine,
intended marriage of, 358.
Herbert (Harbard, Harbart, Harbert,
Harburt):
lady Anne, daughter of the earl
of Pembroke, 423, 448, 465, 472.
Edmund, 73.
Sir Edward, of the Durrow, castle
of, taken, 418.
Sir Edward [of Red Castle, co.
Montgomery], 188.
daughter of [Elizabeth], 188.
lady Florence, of St. Julians,
death of, 268.
Herbert, Henry, earl of Pembroke,
lord president of the Council
of the Marches of Wales, 180,
272, 275, 399.
>
affection of, for Sir Robert
Sidney's daughter, 155.
breach of, with his son, 297,
breaks off his son's marriage,
death of, 500, 507
deed of entail for, 185.
Elizabeth favours, 180, 182.
financial arrangement of,
with lord Burghley, 276, 294, 297.
fortifies Milford Haven, 177.
funeral of, 504.
health of, 218, 388, 389, 391,
394, 397.
-, intrigues arising from the
expected resignation of the
lord presidency of Wales by,
389, 392, 418, 422, 424,
305.
194.
669
Henry of Navarre, relations of, with
Elizabeth: ambassador of-contd.
complains of a speech of
the earl of Nottingham, 410.
has audience, 259, 384,
488.
hunts with Elizabeth, 483.
See also Fin; Fuente-
rolles; Réaux.
anxious for aid from Elizabeth,
147, 169, 276.
English ambassador to, 114,
189, 349.
See also Cecil; Edmonds;
Neville; Sidney; Talbot;
Unton.
English help for, 140, 147, 169,
259, 261, 286, 320, 357.
to be installed as a knight of
St. George, by proxy, 455.
mission to congratulate on his
marriage and victories against
the duke of Savoy, expected
despatch of, 480.
plan for a campaign in France,
334.
policy of, criticised by Eliza-
beth, 533.
proposals made for a general
peace, 306.
proxy of, for his installation
as a knight of St. George.
See Le Chatte.
quarrels between them, 123, 161,
189, 196, 281.
Sir Robert Drury's mission to
France, 428.
treaty of, with Elizabeth, men-
tioned, 357.
See also under France.
relations of, with the Italian
princes, asked to retain places
in Savoy, 518.
"
with Savoy, 181, 485, 495,
497, 502, 518, 582, 603, 607.
with Sir Robert Sidney,
144, 147 (2), 169.
with Spain:
discontinuance of peace ex-
pected, 495, 497, 581.
peace negotiations, 148, 165,
169, 187, 189, 195, 196, 199,
208, 263, 264, 298, 301, 306,
313, 318, 323, 331, 332 (2),
334, 336, 348.
?
ambassador for. See Tassis.
prohibits trade with Spain for
six months, 364.
reported refusal to make a
separate peace, 148, 346.
Henry of Navarre, relations of, with
Spain-contd.
Spanish invasions of French
territory, 112, 168, 169, 184,
334, 335.
See also under Philip III.
with the United Provinces,
106, 109, 110, 129, 158, 215,
226, 230, 242, 291, 306, 307,
310 (2), 312, 315, 323, 327,
329, 331, 332, 368, 370, 409,
442, 445, 450, 501, 533, 537,
538 (2), 570, 572, 581, 602.
ambassador of France,
in the Netherlands. See Choart.
religious policy of, 141, 148,
168 (2), 228.
secretary of. See Loménie.
submissions to, 196, 203.
summons Parliament at Amiens.
184.
Henry, king of Portugal, 75.
Henry, prince, son of James VI of
Scotland, 168.
Henry II, duke of Bar and Lorraine,
intended marriage of, 358.
Herbert (Harbard, Harbart, Harbert,
Harburt):
lady Anne, daughter of the earl
of Pembroke, 423, 448, 465, 472.
Edmund, 73.
Sir Edward, of the Durrow, castle
of, taken, 418.
Sir Edward [of Red Castle, co.
Montgomery], 188.
daughter of [Elizabeth], 188.
lady Florence, of St. Julians,
death of, 268.
Herbert, Henry, earl of Pembroke,
lord president of the Council
of the Marches of Wales, 180,
272, 275, 399.
affection of, for Sir Robert
Sidney's daughter, 155.
breach of, with his son, 297,
breaks off his son's marriage,
305.
194.
death of, 500, 507
deed of entail for, 185.
Elizabeth favours, 180, 182.
financial arrangement of,
with lord Burghley, 276, 294, 297.
fortifies Milford Haven, 177.
funeral of, 504.
health of, 218, 388, 389, 391,
394, 397.
intrigues arising from the
expected resignation of the
lord presidency of Wales by,
389, 392, 418, 422, 424,
671
Hessels, Andries, 226.
Hethe, Richard, 50.
Heton (Eton), Dr. Martin, bishop of
Ely, 424, 429.
Heusden (Huesden, Huesdon) [Bra-
bant], 337, 365, 536.
Heydelbergch, Germany. See Heidel-
berg.
Heydon, Sir John, 487.
Hickmott, merchant, 336.
Hicks (Hix):
Robert, a pirate, 71.
Mr., 187, 237, 243, 272, 403.
Hidron, co. Carlow. See Idrone.
Higham (Hihom), Mr., 113, 130, 133.
Highgate (Heigate, Heighgate) [co.
Middlesex], 184, 454.
of
Higsonne, Arthur, commissary
musters in Flushing, 135.
Hihom. See Higham.
Hill, ensign, 324, 326.
Hispagna, don. See Kavanagh, Donell.
Hix. See Hicks.
Hobby (Hobie, Hoby):
Sir Edward, 158, 295.
Sir Posthumus, 173, 181, 186.
lady, 178.
Hochstraet, Brabant. See Hoog-
straeten.
Hohenlohe (Hollack, Holock, Hulocke),
Philip, count of, 105, 231.
accompanies Mary, countess of
Orange, 111.
anxious for employment, 213,
382.
attempts to restrain the German
allies from returning home, 394.
brings support for the United
Provinces from Germany,
364 (2), 367, 368, 369, 370, 372.
to guard the Provinces during the
campaign in Brabant, 553, 589,
590 (2).
movements of, referred to, 105,
124, 214, 367-370, 373, 393,
423, 596.
quarrels with Sir Francis Vere,
232.
resigns office of lieutenant general,
519.
Hohenlohe, countess of. See Orange.
Holcroft (Hol.), captain, 520, 523.
letter from, copy of, 529.
Holder, captain, 115.
Holdych, Robert, deputy of Sir Henry
Sidney, as vice-treasurer of
Ireland, letter from, 1.
order to, 1.
Holiday, alderman. 326.
Hollack. See Hohenlo,
Holland, 457, 491, 493, 495, 496, 513,
572, 576, 579 (2).
admiral of. See Kant, John.
admiralty of, enquiry concerning
prisoners made to, 611.
assembly of the States' forces in,
rumoured, 616.
cloth, 470.
coast of, attack on, feared, 506.
companies from, for Ostend, 551,
555, 558 (2), 561.
Council of State of, intervenes in
a dispute between Maldere and
Sir William Browne, 539.
defence of, more difficult in frosty
weather, 546.
deputies of, delayed by weather,
546.
Dunkirkers hanged in, 541.
frontiers of, garrisoned, 547.
harbours in, closed, 588.
Jesuits pass into, 206.
mint of, 613, 614.
people of, willingness of, to make
provision for the war, 572.
proposed new taxation in, 574,
596.
ships of, fight with Spanish ships,
563.
to join the English fleet, 571,
572.
"
to sail to the Indies, 493.
Spanish prisoners in, 602.
States of, 445, 448.
>
expected to forbid the arrest
of English and French ships,
442.
meeting of, 419, 450.
>
send money for the Zeeland
deputies, 573.
?
States General of, ask for rein-
forcements from Flushing for
Ostend, 523.
troops of, under count Ernest of
Nassau, 460.
Holland, South, province. See South
Holland.
See North
North, province.
Holland.
Hollowell. See Oxford.
Holman, John, 81.
warrant for payment to, 31.
Holst. See Holstein; Hulst.
Holstein (Holst) [Schleswig Holstein],
proposed visit of Robert Sidney
to, 95.
Holt, father, 154.
Homburg, Daniel Brendel von, elector
of Mainz (Mentz), death of, 99.
Home (Hume), lord, 168, 454,
672
;
Hoogstraeten (Hochstraet) [Brabant],
Spanish mutineers at, 614, 616.
Hopp, Walter, rectories in Galway
farmed by, 43.
Hopton :
Andrew, of the Temple, 335.
captain, 245.
George, letter to, 98.
Hornes :
Maximilian van, lord of Lokeren
(Monsieur de Locres), 584.
William Adrian
van, lord of
Kessel (lord of Kassells),
general of artillery at Ostend,
letters from, copies of, 584, 585.
Horsey, captain William, 65.
Horsman, Giles, of Antwerp, Giles son
of, 128.
Horwill, quartermaster, 303.
Houghton (Haughton),
Papist, clerk of Sir
Shelton, 336, 350, 351, 354.
confession of, 350, 351.
son of, in Spain, 351.
Houtunes. See Hauton.
Howard (Haward):
George, a
John
Charles, baron Howard of Effing-
ham, earl of Nottingham, lord
high admiral of England, 87,
160, 248, 329, 381, 382, 389,
391, 407, 408, 453, 477, 559.
, attempts to obtain liberty
for the earl of Essex, 410.
bereavements of, 394, 473,
480, 481, 483.
"
brother of. See Howard, Sir
William.
2
concerned in preparations
against Spain, 271, 281, 288,
301.
298.
consulted by the queen
following the return of the earl
of Essex from Ireland, 398.
daughter of, courted by lord
Cobham, 412.
desires to have lord Herbert
marry into his house, 392, 418,
424, 478.
disgrace of, rumoured, 212.
earldom conferred on, 297,
gives leave for the Flushing
captains to return, 389.
>
house of, at Chelsea, visited
by the queen, 235, 415, 432.
influence of, with Elizabeth,
390.
interested in lieut. Gamage,
467, 470.
>
indiscreet speech of, about
France, 410.
Howard, Charles, earl of Nottingham—
contd.
, a judge commissioner at the
trial of the earl of Essex, 467.
letter from, mentioned, 399.
letters to, mentioned, 398,
476, 527.
"Master
>
?
of Sports"
to
Elizabeth, 481.
"
a member of the Cecil
faction, 397.
movements of, referred to,
201, 219, 262, 263, 324, 475.
niece of, 390.
2
present to, from lady
Sidney, 423.
quarrel of, with the earl of
Essex, 305.
"
relations of, with Sir Robert
Sidney, 160, 184, 186, 190, 196,
201, 203, 226, 249, 284 (2),
294, 295, 298, 302, 380, 389,
390, 392, 396, 399, 405, 410,
412, 417, 418, 419, 421, 422,
423, 424 (3), 429, 440, 441, 445,
446, 449, 450, 452, 455, 456,
458, 467, 468, 472, 474, 476,
477, 479, 487, 488.
reported grant to, 404, 424.
sees Spanish envoys, 385.
sisters of. See Dudley,
Mary; Howard, Katherine.
sons of, 305.
speech of, in the Star
Chamber, on the earl of Essex,
mentioned, 420.
steward for Parliament, 302.
lord Henry (lord Harry), 275, 279,
282, 397, 398, 404, 481.
Katherine, sister of Charles, earl
of Effingham, death of, men-
tioned, 394.
Katherine, countess of Notting-
ham, suggested as a godparent
for Barbara Sidney, 419.
sworn of the Privy Chamber,
455.
390.
to use influence to obtain
leave for Sir R. Sidney, 417.
lord Thomas, afterwards earl of
Suffolk, 237, 244, 276, 320, 397.
admiral of an expedition
against Spain, 281, 289, 290.
created a knight of the
Garter, 271.
2
has farm of Venice gold,
letter of, mentioned, 386.
to be lord chamberlain, 618.
proposed as lord chamber-
lain, 486.
673
Howard,-contd.
Sir William, brother of the earl of
Nottingham, 473, 475, 481 (2),
483.
William, baron of Effingham, son
of the earl of Nottingham, 397.
Howle, John, bailiff of Warwick, 535.
Howthe, Christopher, imprisoned in
Dublin castle, 81.
Howth, lord. See St. Lawrence.
Hubberd:
Edmund, 73.
Edmund McMorrice, 73.
Huchtenbroeck (Utenbrough), colonel,
commander of forces at Ostend,
523, 525.
letter from, copy of, 530.
quoted, 525.
2
Hudsone, James, 142.
Huesden, Holland.
Hugh, a messenger, 452.
Huissen.
Hulocke.
See Heusden.
See Huyssen.
See Hohenlohe.
Hulst [Zeeland], 231, 508, 515, 520.
capture of, 215, 216.
English soldiers sent to, 134.
fortification of, 214.
intention of prince Maurice to
attack, 121(2), 122 (2), 608,
609, 610.
South sconce near, 216.
Hulsterhaven [Dutch Flanders], 122.
Hume, lord. See Home.
Hungary, Robert Sidney proposes to
visit, 95.
war in, against the Turks, 181.
Hundon, captain, 245.
Hungerford (Hungerforde), Anthony,
grant of land to, 24 (2).
Huntingdon, earl and countess of.
See Hastings.
Huntley, George, 306.
Hunts, a chandler of London, wife of,
a broker, 338.
Hurault, Philippe de, comte de
Chiverny, 34.
Hurlston (Harlestone) [co. Louth], 71.
Hussens. See Huyssen.
Hussey, Patrick, 72.
Hutton, Matthew, archbishop of York,
202.
acts as lord president of the
Council of the North, 205.
Huy [Liège, Belgium], capture of, 158.
Huygens :
Charles signs letter from the
Council of State of the United
Provinces, 109.
Christopher, letter from, copy of,
522.
Huyssen (Huissen, Huissens, Hussen),
John, 287, 333, 355, 590.
Hyde, de la, an Irishman belonging to
Grays Inn, 338.
Hy-many (Omanny), co. Galway,
Clontuskert in, 43.
Hyusts, commissary, 370.
son of, 371.
Idearges, Alfonso d', 168.
Idrone (Hidron) [co. Carlow], barony,
30.
Iffley (Efeley) [co. Oxford], 337.
Ile de France, ancient province of
France, 35.
governor of. See La Chapelle-
Porieus.
Ilfracombe (Coome) [co. Devon], 288.
Imeryck, co. Cork. See Imphrick.
Imokilly (Imokylly), co. Cork, barony,
3.
deanery, 74.
Imphrick (Imeryck), co. Cork, vicarage,
74.
Inche. See Ennis.
Inchmore, Lough Ree (Incheloughraye)
[co. Roscommon], monastery,
farm of, 44.
India, ginger from, 455, 457.
Indies, East, Dutch trade and connec-
tions with, 373, 377 (2), 378,
387, 425, 493, 592.
Indies, West, 75, 245.
Dutch adventurers' trade in, 378.
return of Spanish treasure fleet
from, 493. 497.
Spanish treasure fleet in, wreck of,
518.
voyage of Sir Walter Raleigh to,
166.
Inge (Enge), captain, provost marshal
at Flushing, 134, 135, 208,
209.
Inglefield, co. Berks. See Englefield.
Ingolstadt (Ingolstatt) [Bavaria], 95,
298.
diocesan college at, 352.
Inishcarra (Inyscarry or Mamochye,
Mothehie), co. Cork, rectory and
vicarage, 74.
Inishkenny (St. James of Inskye), co.
Cork, vicarage, 73.
Inskye, St. James of, co. Cork. See
Inishkenny.
Invrley, Connor McShane, 73.
Inyscarry, co. Cork. See Inishcarra.
Do L. II-43
674
Ireland (Yreland), 59, 124, 241, 259,
354, 388, 423, 434, 448, 452,
465, 475, 483.
accounts of, 489.
affairs in, effect of the disgrace of
the earl of Essex on, 399, 416,
418.
appointments in, to be made in
England, 385.
army in, command of, delegated
to the earl of Ormonde, 396.
allowances for, 64-66.
excellent morale of, 487.
expectation of troops from
"
the Provinces for, 359, 404, 421.
numbers of, 429, 476.
>
victualling of, Sir Walter
Raleigh consulted concerning,
430.
, wages of, 67.
weakness of, 386, 387.
auditor of. See Peyton, Chris-
topher.
benefices in, held contrary to royal
and canonical institutes, devo-
lutions of, to the queen's gift,
72-75.
captains of regiments in, dis-
charged, 458.
in England, names of, 405.
ordered to be present
>
at Court, 407.
ordered to return, 408.
rations for, 64, 67.
cess in. See Cess.
chief Justice in, order to, by Sir
H. Sidney, 4.
coast of, wreck of a Spanish fleet
on, rumoured, 495.
coinage of, 1.
debased, 501.
command in, rumoured intention
to appoint Sir Francis Vere to,
399, 404, 460, 468.
condition of, 62, 166, 167, 181,
227, 245, 258, 272, 331, 384,
386, 394, 417, 418, 447, 463.
conduct of the earl of Essex in,
discussed in the Star Chamber,
420 (3).
71.
satisfactory to the queen
and Council, 401, 402 (2).
conference between the earl of
Essex and the Council about,
408.
Council in, 37, 187, 382, 396.
consent of, necessary
summon soldiers, 59.
to
to consider the Cess, 62.
debates bills for Parliament,
Ireland, Council in—contd.
issues instructions to the
Chancellor on embassy to
England, 66, 67.
letters from, 57, 58, 63, 64,
80, 83, 86 (4).
opinions of, on Cess, 57,
58, 76.
Sir Henry Sidney's relations
with, 54, 72.
councils for provinces of, cost of,
10.
the earl of Desmond to be sent
to, 473.
English defeat in, falsely reported
in Spain, 565.
garrisons in, charges of, 49.
general of horse in. See Wriothes-
ley, earl of Southampton.
gentleman of the horse in, qualities
needed in, 93.
household in, cess for, 93.
King's Bench in, 55.
knights made in, by the earl of
Essex, proposed degradation of,
471.
lack of money for government of,
59, 60, 69, 160, 259.
lord chancellor of. See Gerrard;
Loftus; Weston.
lord deputy of, appointment of,
in suspense, 300, 312, 314, 329,
331, 332, 414-420.
establishment of, 67, 68.
?
relations of, with the council
in Munster, 15.
title of, preferred to that of
lord lieutenant, 98.
See Blount; Burgh; Fitz-
william; Grey; Russell; Sidney.
lord lieutenant in, attempts to
find a successor for the earl of
Essex as, 405, 406, 407.
See Devereux.
maps of, mentioned, 385, 387, 389.
merchants in, robbed, and the
thieves hanged, 402.
munitions required for, 85.
necessity for the presence of the
earl of Essex in, 416.
operations in, 162, 168, 182, 220,
381, 382, 384, 386, 388, 418,
427, 437, 442, 449, 451, 454,
456, 458, 461, 465, 466, 469,
470, 472, 475, 478, 483, 484,
487, 488, 489, 561, 565, 566.
Parliament in, bills for, to be
passed under the Great Seal of
England, 71.
necessity of summoning, 80,
83.
675
Ireland, Parliament in-contd.
Calvagh O'Donnell to attend,
37.
peace prospect in, 187 (2), 189,
234, 267, 314.
possibility of return of the earl
Essex to, 481.
primate of, 29.
Privy Council deliberates on, 257,
332 (2).
rebels in, defeat of, reported, 430.
at Kinsale, 561, 565,
566.
in Offally, 461.
growing strength of, 470.
the Pale spoilt by, 472.
successes of, 427, 489.
return of the earl of Essex from,
called in question, 396, 397.
return of English troops from,
with the earl of Essex, Eliza-
beth's anger at, 398.
revenue in, increase of, 67, 68.
ship of, from Spain, 515.
service in, character of, 78.
unpopularity of, 354, 404.
soldiers for, 217, 240, 245, 255, 258,
279, 283, 284, 360, 425, 470.
Spanish intrigues in, 165, 224,
357.
2
"
threatened invasions of, 41, 59,
63, 75, 84, 140, 207, 217, 220,
221, 228, 261 (2), 358, 501, 551,
563, 565, 578.
treasurer of, bill of, 54.
See Butler.
treasurer at war in. See Wallop;
Sir Henry.
truce in, 391, 392.
advantage taken of, for trade,
>
402.
broken, 427.
negotiations concerning, 404.
uncertainty of, 407, 414,
415, 417.
"
truce in, between the earls of
Ormonde and Tyrone, reported,
423.
victualler of, 60.
See also Blount, Charles, lord
Mountjoy; Devereux, Robert,
earl of Essex; Elizabeth, Irish
policy of.
Isabell, a Yorkshire woman, 337.
Isabelle-Claire-Eugénie, infanta of
Spain, wife of the archduke
Albert of Austria, 141, 313,
356, 367, 431, 434, 444, 542,
568, 582, 583, 613.
anxious for peace with England,
396,
Isabelle-Clare-Eugénie-contd.
Elizabeth asks for news of, 389.
English envoy to be sent to, 402.
proposed wife for Henry IV, 148.
reported plan of, to get rid of
Spinola, 517.
Isendick, Flanders. See Ysendyk.
Islands, the. See Azores.
Islington. See London, places in.
Italians :
to build ships at Dunkerque, 495.
deserter from Sluys, confession of,
604, 605, 608.
prisoner in Flushing, 558, 559.
refuse to lend the Cardinal money,
354.
in the service of Spain, 316, 493.
expected in the Netherlands,
522, 523, 564, 574, 589, 593,
595, 596, 597.
given a free passage
by the French, 602.
stayed by the duke of
2
Savoy, 607.
in the Netherlands, 530,
605, 610, 611, 613, 617, 618.
mutiny of, 198, 206,
>
212, 215.
offer to desert, 497.
in the Spanish fleet, 581, 582.
Italy, 95 (2), 100, 128, 166, 377.
anxious for peace between France
and Spain, 189.
German soldier returning from,
to be detained, 356.
intention of the king of Spain to
visit, rumour of, 573.
denied, 574.
>
merchants of, judgment in court
of Admiralty against, men-
tioned, 445.
princes of, ask the French king
to retain places in Savoy, 518.
Itchingham, Charles, 44.
Iveagh (Evanges, Evaugh) [co. Down],
barony, 13, 26.
Ivybridge. See London, places in.
Ivychurch [co. Kent], 101 (2).
Jackson, a priest, 207.
Jacob, 193.
Jago. See Santiago.
James:
Dr., 423.
Mr., a servant of Sir Robert
Sidney, 229, 270, 306 (2), 318,
394, 399.
676
James VI, king of Scotland, 154.
agent of. See Hamilton.
ambassadors of, to Elizabeth, in-
structions to, 136, 142-3.
See Bruce; Colville;
Melville.
to France. See Colville.
to the United Provinces.
See Sandelandis.
captain of the guard of, 483.
complaint of, to Elizabeth, 387.
Council of, 144.
creates bishops, 309.
domestic difficulties of, 140, 143,
168, 175, 177.
Gowrie conspiracy against, men-
tioned, 478, 483, 486.
intrigues of, with Spain, 149, 150,
151, 159.
letter from, 139.
letter to, 139.
parliament of, 309.
publishes the association of his
nobles and subjects, 462.
relations of, with Elizabeth. See
under Elizabeth.
right of succession of, to the
English throne, 205.
Jaques, gardener to Sir Robert Sidney,
161, 164.
See Garrett.
Jarrett.
Jarsey. See Jersey.
Jasper (Gespar), Mr., 130.
Java, Netherlands ships return from,
leaving a factor, 373, 377 (2),
378.
Jefferies (Gefferies), Mr., 24.
Jeffrey, 272.
Jelly, Jacques. See Gelee.
Jenen, Sir Melchior, 406.
Jenison, Thomas, auditor, 57, 67, 78,
80, 94.
accused of negligence, 86.
Jennings (Genines), Jeremiah, 495,
539.
Jermyn (Germin), Sir Thomas, 405.
Jersey (Jarsey), governor of, appoint-
ment of Sir W. Raleigh as,
expected, 475, 476, 479.
conditions of appointment
of Sir W. Raleigh as, 479, 480.
negotiations for the office
of, 476, 477 (2).
"
troops for, 262.
Jerusalem, Hospital of St. John of,
43.
Jesuits, 271.
in Antwerp, 232.
in England, 207.
provincial of, See Hardesty.
Jesuits-contd.
in Holland, 206.
to be delivered to Sir
William Browne, on conditions,
346, 347, 348, 350.
decision of the States con-
cerning, 347, 348.
>
to be sent to England, 345,
348, 349, 350.
in Middleburg, 335.
jewel, called a feather of diamonds,
519.
Jewelhouse, plate lent from, 454,
Jhonson. See Johnson.
Joachimi, Albert, deputy of Zeeland
to the States General, 589.
John XIII, count of Oldenburg, 266.
John of Gaunt, 165.
Johns, count. rectius Solms.
Johns, Mr., 407, 411, 435, 452, 453.
makes an offer to Sir R.
Sidney for a joint purchase of
Otford House, 428.
William, of Lincolns Inn, a lawyer,
412.
Johnson (Jhonson),
ensign, later
lieutenant, 322, 323, 326, 578.
Joles, a contractor, 267, 313, 316, 318,
321, 322.
Joley, 265.
Joyeuse, Henry, duke of, 164, 228.
daughter of. See Bourbon, Hen-
rietta Catherine de.
Jubaraltar, Spain. See Gibraltar.
Juliers, duchy of, 609.
levy in, 127 (2).
Justices of Assize, remuneration of,
23.
Justices of the Peace, 167.
Justinus, admiral.
Justinus de.
See Nassau,
Kaiserswert (Keyserswerth) [Rhine-
land, Germany], 162.
Kalfstaert (Calverstaert) [off the North
coast of Hulster, in the Scheldt],
122.
Kant, John, 'admiral of the Hollanders',
601.
Kassells, lord of. See Hornes, William
Adrian van.
Kavanagh, Donell, alias Donell
Spainagh, Don Hispagna, 484,
487.
Kemmel, Mr., of Flushing, 226.
children of, 226.
Kempenland (Kemperland) [North
Brabant, Holland], 124,
677
Kenaltallon, co. Cork. See Kinnatalloon.
Kenilworth (Killingworth), co. War-
wick, 8.
at
park, hunting in, 535.
Kennell, Mr., deputy treasurer
War, 233, 236, 238, 240, 243,
247, 255, 263, 329.
criticised by the Privy Council,
257.
servant of, 249.
suspension of, 257.
work of, 281.
Kent, 278, 282, 324, 447, 453.
knights of, 293, 294, 295, 299.
lord lieutenant of, 242. See also
Brooke; Carey.
parliamentary candidatures in,
535.
papists from Holland land in,
353.
Sir Robert Sidney's rents in, 155.
troops in, command of, 382.
Kent, East, 270.
Kentstown (Kentyston) [co. Meath],
rectory, 72.
Kenwye, co. Cork. See Cannaway.
Ker, Sir Robert, of Cessford, (Cesford),
168.
Kerret, James, of Galway, merchant,
42 (corrigenda).
Kerne, capt., 522.
Kerraghe. See Carragh.
Kerry, county, complaints against the
earl of Desmond in, 5.
earl of Desmond retreats to, 4.
earl of Ormonde's interest in, 11.
garrisoned, 475.
Kerrycurihy (Kierycurrehy) [co. Cork],
exempt from jurisdiction, 3.
Kerwin, Kervyn. See Kirwin.
Ketcher. See Catcher.
Kew (Kow) [co. Surrey], 197, 204.
Keyserswert, Germany. See Kaisers-
werth.
Kilbeacanty (Kilveclana) [co. Galway],
rectory, farm of, 43.
Kilblayne, cos. Cork & Limerick. See
Kilbolane.
Kilboght [co. Galway],
monastery,
farm of, 43.
Kilbolane (Kilblayne), cos. Cork and
Limerick, vicarage, 74.
Kilbonane (Kyllmanan), co. Cork,
vicarage, 74.
Kilbroney (Kilbronye), co. Cork,
vicarage, 74.
Kilcoe (Kyltie), co. Cork, vicarage, 75.
Kilcollan in Muskrye, co. Cork. See
Kilcullen.
Kilconnell [co. Galway], barony, 32.
Kilcorcoran (Kilcrokertyne), co. Cork,
portion, 74.
Kilcreevanty (Kilcrewvata) [co. Gal-
way], monastery, farm of, 43.
Kilcullen (Kilcollan in Muscrye) [in
Donaghmore], co. Cork, E.R.,
vicarage, 74.
Kildare, co. Kildare, letter dated at,
38.
cathedral, chancellor of, 72.
precentor of, 72.
diocese, benefices of, 72.
earl and countess of. See Fitz-
gerald.
Kildorrery (Kildaryry), CO. Cork,
vicarage, 74.
Kilfaughnabeg (Killfaghna), co. Cork,
vicarage, 75.
Kilfinny (Kylffynyn) [co. Limerick],
vicarage, 73.
Kilgobbin (Kilgoban) [in Ballinadec],
co. Cork, church, 73.
Kilkenny, co. Kilkenny, 48, 459, 473.
castle of the earl of Ormonde at,
taken into the queen's hand, 456.
letters dated from, 33 (2), 40, 45.
Kilkenny, county, 30, 40.
deputy for, 48.
disorder in, 10, 80.
marshal of. See Swetman.
sheriff of, 40, 42.
Killallon (Killanlon, Killowan), CO.
Meath, rectory, 73.
vicarage (by error in Trim deanery),
73.
Killaloe [co. Limerick], diocese 73.
Killanlon, co. Meath. See Killallon.
Killanully (Kylynylly), co. Cork, pre-
bend, 73.
Killary, co. Meath, rectory, 73.
Killathy (Kyllahye), co. Cork, rectory
and vicarage, 74.
Killeedy (Kyllydie) [co. Limerick],
prebend, 73.
Killfaghna, co. Cork. See Kilfaugh-
nabeg.
Killigrew:
Sir Henry, 161, 225.
Mr., 248.
Killingworth, co. Warwick. See Kenil-
worth.
Killoferagh, co. Galway, Kilmacduagh
monastery in, 43.
Killofin (Kylloffyn) [co. Clare],
vicarage, 73.
Killoulto, co. Antrim. See Kilultagh.
Killowan, co. Meath. See Killallon.
Killulagh (Killweylagh) [co. West-
meath], rectory, 72.
678
Killwarlin (Kilwarlen, Kilwarneye),
ancient district in co. Down,
13, 27.
See
Killweylagh, co. Westmeath.
Killulagh.
Kilmacduagh (Kilmackogh, Duasensis),
co. Galway, monastery, farm
of, 43.
Kilmahon (Kilmaghyny), co. Cork,
vicarage, 74.
Kilmainham (Kilmaynham) [co. Dub-
lin], bridge built at, 31.
letters dated at, 2, 54 (3).
Kilmany, co. Fife, Murdocarney in, q.v.
Kilmeen (Kylmyen), co. Cork, W.R.,
rectory, 75.
Kilmessan, co. Meath, vicarage, 72.
Kilmocomage (Kilmocamog),
Cork, vicarage, 74.
Kilmore & Orrery (Cuylmore) [co.
Cork], barony, exempt from
jurisdiction, 3.
Kilnamanagh (Kylmanahy) co. Cork,
portion, 74.
Kilnamartery (Martyrie), co. Cork,
rectory and vicarage, 75.
Kilnemanagh (Kilnemannagh), co.
Galway, monastery, farm of, 43.
Kiltartan (Kiltaghleta), co. Galway,
rectory, farm of, 43.
Kilveclana, co. Galway. See Kilbea-
canty.
Kilultagh (Killoulto), ancient district,
co. Antrim, 13, 28.
Kilwarlen, Kilwarneye, co. Down. See
Co.
Killwarlin.
Kinalea (Kynalie), co. Cork, citra and
ultra, deaneries, 73.
Kinelarty (Kinnaliartie) [co. Down],
barony, 27.
King, John, 490.
King's Bench, in Ireland, 55.
King's County, 40.
seneschal of. See Cowley, Sir
Henry.
Kingsmill (Kingsmell),
Sir George,
judge, appointment of, as chief
Justice in Wales, expected, 436.
Kinnaleigh, co. Down. See Ballynakill.
Kinnaliartie, co. Galway. See
Kinelarty, barony.
Kinnatalloon (Kenaltallon), co. Cork,
barony, exempt from juris-
diction, 3.
Kinneigh (Kyneghe), CO. Cork,
vicarage, 74.
566.
Kinsale (Kinsalle) [co. Cork], 11, 46.
English victory at, celebrated in
Flushing, 561.
celebrated in Zeeland, 565,
Kintyre (Kintire) [co. Argyll], captain
of, 4.
Kirwin (Kervyn, Kerwin, Kyrwyn),
Robert, 256.
at Otford, 432.
letters from, 426, 437, 482.
Knell, 51.
Knight, Ralph, 465.
Knock, Knocke, Embden. See Knook.
Knockfargus, Knockfergus, co. Antrim.
See Carrickfergus.
Knockmark (Knockmerk) [co. Meath],
rectory, 72.
Knockmourne (Knockmurny), co. Cork,
vicarage, 74.
Knockmoy, co. Galway. See Abbey
Knockmoy.
Knole (Knoll) [co. Kent], 222.
Knollys (Knolles, Knowles):
Sir Thomas, 262, 360.
Sir William, comptroller of the
Household, uncle of the earl
of Essex, 328, 381, 397.
a commissioner to treat
with the king of Denmark's
commissioners, 449.
>
house of, at Rotherfield
Greys, 480, 481.
member of the Council, 396.
Knook (Knock, Knocke) [Emden],
fort, seige of, 609, 612, 614.
Knowle, the. See Flushing.
Kow, co. Surrey. See Kew.
Kylffynyn, co. Limerick. See Kilfinny.
Kyllahye, co. Cork. See Killathy.
Kylloffyn, co. Clare. See Killofin.
Kyllmanan, co. Cork. See Kilbonane.
Kyllydie, co. Limerick. See Killeedy.
Kyllynylly, co. Cork. See Killanully.
Kylmanahy, co. Cork. See Kilna-
managh.
Kylmyen, co. Cork. See Kilmeen.
Kyltie, co. Cork. See Kilcoe.
Kynalie, co. Cork. See Kinalea.
Kyneghe, co. Cork. See Kinneigh.
Kyngland, Mr., 579.
Kyrwyn. See Kirwin.
Kyth, William, 206.
confession of, 207.
la Chapelle-Porieus (la Shapele
Porieus), Mons., governor of the
Ile de France, 35.
la Bourlotte (la Borlotte, Laber,
Laber Lotte, Laberlot, Laber-
lotte), colonel Claude de, com-
mander of Spanish infantry,
364, 365, 366, 371, 438.
679
la Faille, of the Archduke's admiralty,
507.
la Foile, la Foyle, Ireland. See
Lough Foyle.
la Hay, la Haye. See the Hague.
la Neuse, Zeeland. See Terneuzen.
la Noue (Lanoue), colonel François
de, 359, 361, 370, 371, 471.
reported death of, 121.
la Roche, Frenchman, preparing
attack on Irish coast, 60, 75.
la Rochelle (Rochell) [dep. Charente-
Inférieure, France], 75.
news from, 578.
party of, 100.
la Shapele Porieus.
See la Chapelle-
Porieus.
de,
la Tour d'Auvergne, Henri
vicomte de Turenne, duc de
Bouillon (Buillon, Buyllion),
35, 160, 216 (2), 217, 224, 225 (2),
349, 568, 593, 607.
Laber, Laber Lotte, Laberlott,
Laberlotte. See la Bourlotte.
Lackeen (Lakyne), co. Cork, prebend,
74.
Lacy, Hugh, bishop of Limerick, con-
sents to committal of the earl of
Desmond, 5.
Lake, Thomas, 202, 275, 233, 443.
discusses foreign affairs in 1595,
189.
letters from, 122, 159, 168, 189,
199, 227, 357.
visit of, to the Netherlands, to
negotiate with the governor of
Ostend, 121 (2), 122.
wife of, 233.
Lakyne, co. Cork. See Lackeen.
Lamberhurst [co. Kent], 229.
Lambert (Lambart):
Sir Oliver, 122, 130, 218, 267, 316,
321, 458, 461, 484.
ensign of, 318.
Sir Thomas, 155.
Lambeth (Lambith) [co. Surrey], 338.
Lambrechtson, burgomaster of Flush-
ing, 516.
Lancashire, 229, 335, 352.
Lancaster, Thomas,
archbishop of
Armagh, 50.
Lancaster, duchy, chancellor of. See
Cecil, Robert.
chancellorship of, in commission,
182.
vacant, appointments to,
expected, 175, 268, 429, 432,
434, 456, 465, 486.
seal of, 182.
Lanche,
soldier in Flushing, 208.
Lancksford, John, 272, 282.
Lancye, Hillary, 75.
Landryght [? in Flushing], 537.
Land's End [co. Cornwall], 596.
Lane, Ralph, 119 (2).
Lang, Adrian de, 154.
Langreau, 75.
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Languet, Mr., 96 (2).
picture of, 174.
Lansarq, 75.
Lantice, capt., 530.
Larkin, Peter, 379.
Larmite, Denys de, merchant of Ant-
werp, 581, 582.
Larrance, Larrence. See Lawrence.
Laskearde, co. Cornwall. See Lis-
keard.
Latimer. See Nevill.
Lauenburg (Lawnborgh), Francis II,
duke of, 122.
Laughlin, earl of Ormonde's petition
for, mentioned, 12.
Lavardin. See Beaumanoir.
Lawnborgh. See Lauenburg.
Lawrence (Larrance, Larrence):
captain, 219.
'young,' 327.
Lawson, captain, 391, 392.
le Chatte (le Chate, Chatt), Mons.,
proxy of Henry IV for his in-
stallation as a knight of St.
George, 455, 456, 457, 459.
le Conquet (Conquest) [dep. Finistère,
France], Dutch fleet at, 385.
le Mans (le Mains) [dep. Sarthe, France],
34.
le Sieur (Lesieur), Stephen, English
agent in Germany, 383, 387, 397,
410, 496.
second marriage of, mentioned,
162.
le Strange. See Strange.
Lea, Sir Richard, ambassador for
Russia, 466.
League, the, in France, king of Spain
the chief of, 112.
Leatherhames. See Penshurst.
Lecale [co. Down], barony, improved
condition of under the earl of
Essex, 27.
Leck, river, 583.
Leege, Belgium. See Liège.
Leeke, John, warrant for payment to,
49.
Leer, Brabant. See Lier.
Lees, Sir Thomas, 535.
Legier, captain, 496, 572.
Leicester, earl and countess of. See
Dudley.
Leiden, Holland. See Leyden,
680
Leigh, Sir Henry, 175, 205, 321.
created knight of the Garter, 271.
proposed as vice-chamberlain, 322.
Leigh (Ligh) [co. Kent], state of
repair of the chancel at, 426.
park, 155, 156.
Leighton, Sir Thomas, 97, 484, 487.
letters from, mentioned, 382.
wife of, 271.
Leinster, Ireland, 10.
condition of, 4, 84.
virtual conquest of, asserted,
487.
Leith [co. Midlothian], 142, 143.
Leitrim (Lyetrem), cos.
Cork and
Waterford, vicarage, 74.
Leix or Queen's county (Lease, Lesse)
[Ireland], 483, 484,
disturbed condition of, 19.
forts in, victualled, 484.
Leming, clerk of Sir R. Cecil, 282 (2).
Lenartson, Henrick, shipper, of Ter-
goes, statement by, 581.
Lenaughe, Lennys, Lenowgh, Tir-
laugh. See O'Neill.
Lennard (Leonard), Samson, 222, 245.
son of, 280.
Leonard, Sir Robert Sidney's coach-
man, 147.
Leoninus, Elbertus, chancellor of
Gelderland, 214.
Lesieur, Mons. See le Sieur.
Lesley, John, bishop of Ross, 154.
Lesse, Ireland. See Leix.
Lester, Mr., 173, 307.
letters of mark, cancelled, 85.
Levinus, Levynus. See Munck.
Lewknor, Sir Richard, sergeant, chief
Justice in the Welsh Marches,
447.
to reform the government of the
Marches, 462.
Lewisham (Lewsam) [co. Kent], 162.
Lex, Queen's county, abbey. See
Abbey leix.
Leyden, (Leiden) [South Holland], 107,
228, 272, 291, 345.
Leyeuse. See Joyeuse.
Liefkinshoek
(Liefskins
Hook)
[Zeeland], companies in, 589.
Liège (Lege) [Belgium], 337.
Liège (Liegeberg, Lukeland), bishopric,
112.
ambassadors of, 111, 158.
towns of, asked to oppose prince
Maurice, 597.
Lier (Leer, Lyer) [Brabant], betrayal
of in 1582, mentioned, 154.
offered as security to Spanish
mutineers, 607.
Liesvelt, Theodore de, 167.
Lille [dep. Nord, France], 229.
Lillo [Belgium], 502, 510, 516, 541,
589.
governor of, Papists taken by,
353.
Lillo, captain, 374, 376, 378.
Limburg (Limbourg), [prov. Liège],
capture of, rumoured, 610.
Limerick (Lymerick) [co. Limerick],
bishop of. See Lacy.
port of, 49.
collector of imports in, 49.
debt due to, 81 (2).
letters dated at, 5, 32, 77.
mayor and bailiffs of, 49.
vicarage of St. Lawrence in, 73.
vicarage of St. Michael's in, 73.
warrants dated at, 49 (2).
Limerick, county, complaints in,
against the earl of Desmond, 5.
Limerick, diocese, livings in, in the
queen's gift, 73.
vicar-choral of, 73.
Limoges (Lymoge) [dep. Haute-Vienne,
France], 34.
Limousin (Lymosyn), ancient province
[dep. Haute-Vienne, France],
34.
Lincoln, earl of. See Clinton.
Lingen (Linghen, Lyngen) [Hanover],
122, 154, 215, 298, 618.
province, 320.
Lingenbourge [? Luxembourg], 611.
Linley, captain, returned from Ireland,
405.
Linson, Cornelius, 563.
Lion, France. See Lyons.
Lippe, Simon, count of (Vander Lippe,
Vanderlipp), commander of
German auxiliaries for the
Netherlands, 367, 371.
Lipsius (Lypsius), Justus, epigram of,
quoted, 562.
Lisbon (Lisbone) [Portugal], 100, 227,
261, 493, 494, 498.
arrest of ships at, 493 (2).
German from, 563.
letter dated at, 75.
Netherlands fleet near, 376.
news from, 500.
preparations at, for an expedition
to Ireland, 563, 565.
Spanish fleet at, 501.
Liskeard (Laskearde) [co. Cornwall],
school at, 352.
Lister, Thomas,
statement of career
of, 229.
Litle, lieutenant, 113.
Littleton (Litleton), Mr., servant of
captain Edward Cecil, 449, 450.
Livonia [Latvia], ceded to Poland, 99.
681
Lloyde, captain Richard, 66.
Lobetius, Joannes, letter from, 180.
Locres, monsieur de. See Hornes,
Maximilian van.
Loeghen (Longen, Loue), Embden, fort,
capture of, 614, 616.
Loftus, Adam, archbishop of Dublin,
lord chancellor of Ireland, 41,
47, 48, 77, 396.
testimony to, by Sir Henry
Sidney, 51, 52.
Loghcrew, co. Meath. See Loughcrew.
Loghk', co. Roscommon. See Lough
Key.
Loire (Loyre), river, France, 35.
Lokyar, a servant at Penshurst, 426.
Loménie, Lomeney, Antoine de, secre-
tary of Henry IV, ambassador
to England, 169 (2), 174, 189,
196.
Lomley, lady. See Lumley, Elizabeth.
London (Londen), 101, 142, 156, 157,
161, 166, 168, 169, 175, 176,
177(2), 178, 182, 184, 185,
194, 198, 206, 217, 223, 268,
272, 288, 290, 302, 328, 336,
350, 351 (2), 352, 353, 370,
384, 405, 406, 409, 410, 416,
429, 439, 440, 442, 446, 453,
454, 466, 467 (2), 470, 477,
478, 483, 486, 488, 489, 507,
531, 534, 591.
aldermen of, 201, 203.
See also Banning; Buck-
ley; Hamden; Ratcliffe.
bankruptcy in, 203.
bishop of. See Bancroft, Richard.
camp near, in the event of a
Spanish invasion, 383.
charter to, mentioned, 46, 47.
churches in, prayers said in for
the earl of Essex, 424.
letters dated at, 22, 60, 71, 78,
84, 100, 102 (2), 114, 119, 121,
122, 158, 160, 162 (2), 165, 167,
168, 170, 171 (2), 181, 184, 186,
187, 189, 190(2), 191, 192, 193
(2), 194, 195, 196, 203 (2), 204,
205(2), 228, 229, 243, 398,
401, 417, 420, 422, 424, 440,
531 (2), 534, 598, 599.
lord mayor of, feast of, 157.
See Saltenstall.
men from, to guard a bridge over
the Thames, 380.
places in or near:
Aldgate, Duke's place near,
336.
Three Nuns Inn at, 335.
Arundel House, 465.
Austin Friar's gate, 180.
London, places in or near-contd.
Barbican, 221.
Baynard's Castle, 95, 96, 100,
157, 166, 191, 197, 253,
272, 310, 329 (2), 331, 332,
333, 373, 401, 444, 465, 466,
478.
letters dated from, 382,
384, 388, 391, 410, 414, 415
(3), 418 (2), 420, 422-425,
428-430, 432-434, 436, 439,
440, 442-447, 450-459, 462
(2), 463, 465 (2), 468, 618.
prepared for lady Sidney,
>
406.
Billingsgate, 242.
Blackfriars, 236, 242, 243, 462,
468.
Blackwall, bridge to be built at,
383.
Bridewell, 268.
Broadstreet, 191, 293.
Bow lane, 166.
Catherine Wheel alley, 337.
Charing Cross, 220, 227, 237,
294.
Cheapside, 29, 166, 186, 193,
195.
the Grasshopper in, 99.
Chelsea (Chelsey), 234, 235, 305,
408, 416, 422, 452.
the earl of Nottingham's
house in, 415, 432.
Clerkenwell, 166.
Conduit court, 461, 462.
Covent Garden, 330.
Doctors' Commons, 443.
Dowgate, 131, 132 (3), 441.
Drury House, 170, 172 (2).
Durham House, 268.
Dutch church, 533.
Essex House, 162,
166, 194,
221, 235, 322 (2), 398, 446,
448, 486, 488.
Exchange, 242.
Fenchurch street, 244.
Fetter lane, 337, 338.
Fleet prison, 183 (2), 225, 266,
473.
Fleet street, 183, 186, 194, 245.
French Church, 142.
Gray's Inn, 184, 338.
Holborn, 194, 248, 294.
Islington, 380.
Ivy Bridge, 457.
Lambeth, 396.
Leicester House, 53 (2), 94, 130
(2).
Lincolns Inn, 113 (2), 114, 117,
412.
Paternoster Row, 335, 338.
682
London, places in or near-contd.
Rogers Key, 168.
St. Bartholomew's, 332, 479.
St. Katherine's by the Tower,
118.
the Golden Calf inn in,
470, 471.
St. James', 41 (2).
St. Martin's, 272.
St. Paul's Cathedral (Pawles),
197, 204.
plays at, 415.
"
St. Paul's Churchyard (Pawles
Churchyard), 109, 267, 385.
St. Sepulchre's church, 455,
the Savoy, 173, 225, 274, 277,
288, 314, 486.
Savoy House, 322, 465.
Somerset House, 248, 382.
Stepney, 188.
the Strand, 196, 384.
letters dated from, 176,
219, 223, 225, 233 (2), 235,
237, 238, 240, 241, 246, 247,
248, 252 (2), 254, 255 (2), 256,
258, 264, 269, 270, 271, 273,
274, 276, 278, 284, 294 (2),
297, 298 (2), 299, 300 (3),
302, 309, 311, 313, 315, 325,
327, 329, 330 (2), 385, 394,
397-402, 405-409, 480, 483–
486, 488.
the Black Boy in, 381,
470.
"
letter dated at, 477.
>
lord Burghley's House in,
172, 234, 276, 330, 534.
Strand Bridge, letters dated at,
387, 391, 482.
Strand House, 295.
Temple, 335.
Tilt End, 328.
the Tiltyard, bear, bull and ape
baiting at, 461.
The Tower, 119, 183 (2), 194,
203, 205, 263, 271, 273, 415,
416, 418, 420, 436, 467, 473,
475, 531. See also Tower.
Tower Hill, 441.
Tower Wharf, 56.
Turnbull street, 335.
Walsingham House, 268, 288,
424, 488, 531.
Warwick lane, 338.
Westminster, 417.
Westminster Abbey, 317.
Westminster Bridge, 396.
Westminster Palace, Conduit
Court in, 222.
Council Chamber in, 222.
Court Bridge in, 221.
London, places in or near--contd.
White Friars, 207 (2).
Whitehall (Whyte Halle), 190,
293, 412, 415, 430.
>
letters dated from, 42, 91,
202, 421.
Winchester House, 268.
York House, 162, 398, 408, 437,
441, 442, 480. See also under
Egerton, Sir Thomas.
playgoing in, 401.
post at, 476.
price of lead in, 482.
school in, 338.
sellers of popish books in, 335.
ships to be provided by, 201, 203.
Spanish peace mission in, 396.
wards of, recruitment for the fleet
from, 384.
Long Slang. See Deveroux, Robert,
earl of Essex.
Longe, Dermicius, 74.
Longeback, captain, pirate, 207.
Longen, Embden. See Loeghen.
Longueval, Charles de, count of Buc-
quoy, commander of the Spanish
camp at Ostend, 538, 573, 574,
576, 604, 617.
"
parleys with the serjeant-
major of Ostend, 615, 616.
Marguerite de, countess of Buc-
quoy, grant to, 566.
Loosen, Sebastian van, 214.
Lorayne, France. See Lorraine.
lord chief Justice. See Wray.
lord chamberlain, appointment of,
expected, 486.
office of, candidates for, 175, 248.
speculation as to the next
appointment to, 448.
See Carey; Howard; Radcliffe.
lord keeper. See Egerton; Pucker-
ing.
lord marshal, 290.
See Devereux,
Robert, earl of Essex.
lord privy seal, office of, 618.
lord treasurer. See Cecil, William ;
Sackville, Thomas.
Lore, Peter von, 325.
brother of, 325.
Lorge, Jacques de, count of Mont-
gomery, 34 (2), 70.
Lorraine (Lorayne) [France], 229, 338.
fear of revival of Protestantism
in, 357.
German army in, 121.
duke (prince) of. See Charles III;
Henry II.
683
Lorraine :
Catherine de, duchess of Mont-
pensier, 148.
Philippe-Emmanuel de, duc de
Mercœur, 121.
2
reconciliation of, with Henry
IV, 169, 332.
stiff terms exacted by, 228.
los Pasages (Passage in Biscay), prov.
Viscaya, Spain, 578, 582, 584.
Loue, Embden. See Loeghen.
Loughcrew (Loghcrew) [co. Meath],
vicarage, 73.
Lough Foyle, (la Foile, la Foyle)
[Ireland], 425, 458, 461, 466,
469, 470.
command of troops at, desired
by lord Grey, 425, 427.
fighting at, 472, 483.
fort of, attempted betrayal of, 484.
governor of. See Dockwra, Sir
Henry.
losses at, numbers of, 489.
supplies conveyed to, 476, 489.
Lough Neagh, fort on, Shane O'Neill's
property at, 6.
Lough Key (Loghk', Loughkee), co.
Roscommon, 44.
Loughrea (Ballyloghereigh), co. Gal-
way, monastery, farm of, 44.
Louis (Louys), captain, 554.
Louth, captain, 345.
Louvain (Lovain) [Brabant], 595.
Lovell :
the cofferer, 251.
Mr., 368.
Sir Robert, returned from Ireland,
405.
Lovelace (Loveles), Sir William,
servant of, 593.
Low Countries (Belgae), 100 (corrigenda),
475.
bad news from, 76.
Cautionary towns in, governors
of, posts in disposal of, 230.
possibility of troops being
drafted from, to Ireland, 421.
proposal that they should
be handed over to the arch-
duke, 446.
character of inhabitants of, 125.
coasts of, English fleet to protect,
383.
English forces in :
bravery of, at Bommel, 371,
373 (2).
captains of, to be appointed by
Sir Francis Vere, 473.
receive their commissions
from and are sworn to the
States, 615.
Low countries, English forces in--contd.
cavalry command of, 583, 586.
clothes for, 272.
commander of, reported super-
session of Sir Francis Vere
as, by Sir Robert Sidney, 457,
458 (2).
companies at Rheinberg, 525,
526 (2).
discontent of, 416, 417.
equipment of, 431.
ill condition of, 448, 490, 537,
538.
inactivity of, 493.
method of paying, 414.
negligent over supplies, 595.
at Ostend, 523, 525 (2), 526,
527, 570.
paymaster of. See Meredith.
provisions for, 326.
rationalisation of the companies
from nominal to real strength,
390, 392.
soldiers from, not to be sent to
Ireland, 425.
volunteers permitted to join, 471,
473.
See also Flushing; Ostend.
general in. See Norris, Sir John.
Jesuits in, 206, 345, 346, 347,
348 (2)
merchant stranger of, 52.
merchants of, 268.
military operations in, effect of
weather on, 495, 543, 546.
misery in, 95.
muster-master general of, office
of, 330.
need for Sir Robert Sidney in,
380.
Scotch captains in, 134.
trade of, regulations for, 153.
See also United Provinces.
Lowman, captain, 384.
Loyre, France. See Loire.
Luard, colonel, 198.
Lubeck, ship of, laden with arms for
Spain, 359.
Lubetyns, Dr., 96.
Lucretia, mistress, servant of lady
Sidney, 236, 452, 456.
Ludlow [co. Salop], 24, 95, 218, 462.
letter dated at, 94.
Lukeland. See Liège.
Lumley (Lomley):
Elizabeth, wife of John, baron
Lumley, 163, 468.
John, baron Lumley, 163, 397.
Lütgenhof (Luttekenhome), a castle
near Recklinghausen, West-
phalia, 111.
684
Luther, discourse on, 103.
Luxembourg (Luxenburg), 100.
capture of, rumoured, 610.
expedition into, 608-613, 616.
See also Lingenbourge.
Lyer, Brabant. See Lier.
Lyetrem, cos. Cork and Waterford.
See Leitrim.
Lymerick. See Limerick.
Lynagh, Tirlaugh. See O'Neill.
Lyndsey, Mr., 591.
Lyne, captain, 496.
Lyngen, Hanover.
Lynse, Miles, 72.
Lyons (Lion) [dep. Rhône, France],
35, 164.
See Lingen.
Lyonais, ancient province of France,
164.
Lypsius. See Lipsius.
Maas (Maes, Maese, Mase, Maze),
Holland, river, 105, 213, 365.
bridge built over, 370.
intended attack on by prince
Maurice, 380.
fort built on, 370.
operations at, 583, 592.
Spanish forces near, 362, 369, 373,
380, 409, 464, 611.
Maaseyck (Maseyck,
Masseyck)
[Limburg, Flanders], Spanish
forces at, 598.
States' camp at, 596.
"
letters dated from, men-
tioned, 595.
Maastricht (Mastricht)
[Limburg,
Flanders], 121, 125, 538, 589,
591, 593, 595, 600.
Maassluis (Maesland), 307.
McArt, Dormicius, 73.
McArtye, Donat, 74.
McBrian, colonel, captain of Ferney,
acquittance to, 17.
MacBriens, clan of, 77.
McCartain, lands of, in co. Down, 27.
McCarty (McCartye):
Sir Cormocke McTeige, sheriff
of co. Cork, Sir Henry Sidney's
letters of recommendation for,
52, 53 (2).
Donald, earl of Clancare, intrigues
of, with the Spanish and the
Northern rebels, 10.
McChane, Harry, sons of, 6.
McConnell, Angwis, of the Scottish
Isles, 41.
McConoher, Thady, 44.
McCormocke, Connor, 70.
McDermond's country. See Moylagh.
McDermot's country
countrey), Co.
Boyle abbey in, 44.
McDonald, Maurice, 74.
McDonell :
John, 73.
Maurice, 73.
McDonogh (McDonnagh, McDonogho,
McDonoughe):
Dermicius, 75.
Donald, 44.
Thady, 74.
McEe, Donogh, 75.
Macfardell, Cormoke, 6.
McGennesse (Magenisse), Sir Hugh, 54.
petitions for security of tenure,
26, 29, 30.
McGillaspicke, Owen, chieftain of a
band of Scots, 7 (2).
(Dermyttes
Roscommon,
McGuire (McGuier, Maguire, Magwire),
Sir Hugh, 28.
death of, reported, 449.
pardon of, mentioned, 167.
Machelin, Belgium. See Malines.
Mackrell, the, ship of Flushing, 403.
Mackworth, captain Humphrey, 94.
Mac Mahon, Rory Mc Brian, 17.
submission of, 28 (2), 84.
McNeill Oge, Con, in Clandeboye, 27.
McPhelim, Sir Brian, apprehended, 21.
payment on behalf of, 17.
Macroney (Mocrony), co. Cork, portion,
74.
McRory (MacRury):
Fech, death of, 483.
Onie, 456.
death of, 483.
McSeneshall, Ferderough. See Savage,
Edmond.
McShane :
Conohor, 73.
Cornelius, 73.
Donell, castle of, 33.
MacSwyne Ne Doe, Sir Mulmorey, ‘the
chief corrupter,' 480, 484.
Mackworthe, captain Humphrey, 49.
McWonye, Dermicius, 74.
McYevar, Gyll Dufe, holds Shane
O'Neill's jewels, 5.
Machelin, Brabant. See Malines.
Madame. See Bourbon, Catherine de.
Maddox, Mr., 405.
Madeira (Medera), marmalade from,
617.
Madrid (Madrill) [Spain], 356.
letter dated at, 37.
letters from, mentioned, 378.
Maertens, Cornelius, 517.
Maes, captain, 492, 493.
Maese. See Maas.
Maesland. See Maassluis.
685
Maestricht, Limburg, Holland. See
Maastricht.
Magellan, straits of, treasure ship taken
in, 516 (2).
Magenisse. See McGennesse.
magistrates, civil, position of, 83.
Magrath, Meiler, archbishop of Cashel
and bishop of Emly, 37, 418.
Maguire. See Macguire.
Mahomet III, the grand Seignor, to
take the field, 349.
Mainard, Mr., 171, 172, 178, 179, 186,
188, 189, 191, 192, 238, 316.
Maine, duke of. See Charles III.
Mainz (Ments, Mentz) [Germany], 395.
elector of. See Homburg.
Maisse, Hurault de, ambassador from
Henry IV to Elizabeth, 306.
Maisterson. See Masterson.
Maitland, Sir John, chancellor of
Scotland, 168, 175.
Malby (Malbie, Malbye):
captain, later Sir Nicholas, 49,
65, 84.
64.
grant of land to, 27, 29.
in Connaught, 22, 42, 44,
letter from, mentioned, 8 (2).
services of, recommended,
56, 94.
Mrs., 204.
Maldere (Maldre, Malre, Malrey), Jacob
van, President of the Council of
State of Zeeland, 304, 347, 372,
508, 516, 546.
ambition of, 297.
dispute of, with Sir William
Browne, 520 (2), 536, 537, 545.
explains the intentions of prince
Maurice, 608, 609.
ill disposed to England, 570.
influence of, 355, 542, 543, 545,
560, 572, 613.
letter to, mentioned, 544.
opposes a campaign against
Sluys or Cadzand in favour of
one against Hulst, 608-610.
son in law of. See Hautain.
Malines (Machelin) [Brabant], 578, 611.
garrisoned by the archduke, to
prevent mutiny, 606.
Spanish ships at, 341, 348.
Malins, Maillard (Malliard), bailiff of
Ostend, 206, 549.
Malone, Richard, 72.
Mallafonte, William, 73.
Malliard. See Malins, Maillard.
Malre. See Maldere.
Mamochye, co. Cork. See Inishcarra.
Man, isle of, 41.
Mandersheid (Mandersheydt), Anne
Marguerite, countess of, countess
of Falkenstein and Bruck,
491, 496.
count Herman de, peace com-
missioner of the emperor, 463.
Mane. See Maine.
Manhoode, Mrs., 332.
Manners (Mannars, Mannors):
Roger, 254, 256, 272, 274, 297,
475.
Roger, earl
earl of Rutland, 167,
168 (2), 169, 174, 175, 176, 177,
191 (2), 287, 315, 322, 327, 397,
401, 422, 469, 471, 488, 489,
531.
matrimonial affairs of, 312,
387.
a member of the Essex
faction, 397.
as playgoer, 401.
2
suggested as a godparent for
>
Barbara Sidney, 419.
released from the Tower,
"
531.
Mansell (Mansfeelt), Sir Robert, 487,
593, 594.
Mansfelt:
Charles, prince of, 181.
Pierre Ernest, count of, 140.
Mansfield (Manxfild), Sir
413.
son of, 413.
maps and plans, mentioned:
of the fortifications at Bommel,
363, 365.
of Ireland, 385, 387, 389.
""
CC
Thomas,
a ground plote of the stable
and tower at Penshurst, 482.
of the English works at Ostend, 545.
of Rheinberg, 525.
Spanish plan of the seige of
Ostend, 540.
Mar, earl of. See Erskine.
Maraghe, co. Cork. See Murragh.
Marburgh (Marpurgh), landgrave of,
414.
Marcgrave. See George Frederick.
Marchaumont, Marchemond. See
Clausse, Pierre.
M
Margate, (Margett) [co. Kent], 159,
286, 306, 381, 536, 596, 598.
Marham, lieutenant, 280.
Maricques, the treasurer, 563.
Marke, Germany, See Altmark.
Markham, Mr., 193.
Marnix, Philip de, seigneur de St.
Aldegonde, 106, 130, 193, 226,
323, 345 (2), 346, 352,
wife of, 366,
686
Marpurgh. See Marburgh.
Marquelt, vice-admiral, 558.
Marseilles [dep. Bouches du Rhône,
France], 114, 206, 455, 486.
factions in, 196.
Marshal, lord, 290.
See Devereux, Robert, earl of
Essex.
Martary, co. Cork. See Castle Martyr.
Martin (Marten, Martine) :
Dormicius, farmer of the customs
of Galway, 42.
Peter, farmer of the customs of
Galway, 42.
Richard, farmer of the fishery of
Galway, 42.
Thomas, farmer of the customs of
Galway, 42.
Martinengo, don Emilio, captured, 362.
Martyns Mill, co. Galway, 42 (corri-
genda).
Martyrie, co. Cork. See Kilnamartery.
Mary, queen of Scots, death of, men-
tioned, 149.
queen Elizabeth's jealousy of, 149.
Maryborough [Queen's County], letter
dated from, 10.
Mase, Maze. See Maas.
Maseyck, Masseyck,
Masseyck, Flanders. See
Maaseyck.
Massinger, Arthur, 166, 200, 244, 328,
479.
wife of, 166.
Massy, John, 183, 184.
master gunner. See Carew, Sir George,
Masterson (Maistersen) :
captain, at Flushing, 155, 214,
236 (2), 321, 325.
captain Thomas, in Ireland, 66,
93, 94.
Mastrecht, Flanders. See Maastricht.
Maurice, landgrave of Hesse, 393, 395.
Maurice Fort (near Terneuse, Zeeland],
568.
Maximilian, archduke, 469.
attempts to dissuade the Germans
from helping the States, 395.
Mayne. See Maine.
Maysey, Mr., 488.
Meaghe, Alexander, 73.
Meath, bishop of. See Brady.
Meath, county of, 44.
Meath, diocese of, benefices in the
queen's gift in, 72.
Meaux (Meaulx) [dép. Seine et Marne,
France], 245.
Medera. See Madeira.
Medicis :
Catherine de, 34, 35.
Ferdinand de, duke of [Tuscany
and] Florence, 501, 518.
Medicis contd.
Marie de, princess of Florence,
later queen of France, 148, 455.
Meelick (Melek), co. Galway, castle,
farm of, 44.
Meirick. See Merrick.
Melek, co. Galway. See Meelick.
Melilla, Africa. See Molind.
Melins. See Melville.
Mellifont [co. Louth], letter dated at,
26.
Melun:
Peter de, prince of Epinoy
(Pienoyes), children of, rights
of, to be defended, 568.
William de, prince of Epinoy, 593.
Melville (Melins, Melvil), Sir Robert,
of Murdocarney, later lord Mel-
ville, ambassador from James
VI to Elizabeth, 142.
instructions for, 136-9.
letter to, 139.
reports on his embassy, 139–142.
Mendoza, Francisco de, admiral of
Arragon, the Amirante, 363,
365, 474, 491, 524.
asks the towns in the bishopric
of Liège not to help prince
Maurice, 597.
campaign of, in Westphalia and
Cleeves, 358, 361 (2), 362, 366,
394.
commander of the Spanish forces
at Tirlemont, 595, 597,
embassy to, from the emperor,
in Cleeves, 363.
estimate of the military capacity
of, 365.
expected at Ostend, 583.
at Maaseyck, 598.
a prisoner, exchange of prisoners
for, carried out, 584, 585.
likely to be unsatis-
factory, 585.
letter from, on the exchange
of prisoners, quoted, 585.
"
negotiations for the ex-
change of, for prisoners in
Spanish hands, 491 (2), 496,
502, 503, 509, 512.
reported to be in command at
Ostend, 584, 585, 587.
reported intention of the German
princes to attack, 431.
retires from Bommel, 379.
rumoured imprisonment of, 612.
to be viceroy of Naples, 600.
Ments, Mentz, Germany. See Mainz.
merchant adventurers, 499.
staple of, 309, 312, 313,
687
merchant strangers, of the Low
Countries, seek to settle in
Ireland, 52.
merchants, English the emperor's
mandate against, 411.
in Ireland, robbed, 402.
Mercœur,
Mercure. See Lorraine,
Philippe-Emmanuel de.
Meredith:
John, 462, 573.
William, 249, 267, 269, 317, 321,
453, 488.
paymaster of the forces in
the Low Countries, 272, 277,
278, 280, 281.
relations of, with Sir Robert
Sidney, 234, 251, 252, 283,
284, 285, 296, 299, 305, 308,
310, 313, 316, 318, 329, 400,
403, 425.
warrants to, 281, 283, 316.
Mermehsen [? Mere, Gelderland], 213.
Merns, 512.
Merrick (Meirick), Sir Gilly, 218, 251,
272, 283, 284, 322, 415.
Messed (Messet), captain George,
warrant for payment to, 16 (2).
Messerlande. See Nesserlant.
Messia, Don Augustin. See Mexia.
Metkerke, captain, 108.
Meulen (Muelen), Jan van der, 313.
Meurs (Mieurs, Moeurs) [Germany],
290, 291, 323, 333.
county, surprise attack in, by
the States, 503, 507.
town and county, dispute for
the possession of, 503, 519.
Meurs, Amélie, countess of, 213, 296,
323.
bequests of, 503.
Meuse. See Maas.
Mexia (Messia), Don Augustin de,
governor of Antwerp Castle,
in Ostend, 528, 529, 536.
Meynartsen (Meynarson), commissary
of the States General, 552,
555 (2), 556,? 557 (Meynders).
Micha, a messenger, 185.
Michel, 322.
Michelmersh (Michelmarch) [co. Hants],
429.
Middelburg (Middelborg, Middelborgh,
Middelborough, Middleborgh,
Middleborrow, Middlebourgh)
[Zeeland], 104, 123, 131, 174,
206, 209 (3), 210, 211, 213, 216,
229, 233, 256, 271, 297, 320,
333, 335, 342, 344, 347, 348,
349, 354 (2), 365, 445, 453, 460,
462, 496, 560, 566 (2), 575, 606,
612, 618.
Middelburg-contd.
burgomaster of, dines with lord
Essex, 321.
burghers of,
Elizabeth, 320.
presented to
recall their representative
"
from the assembly at the Hague,
518.
commissioners of the States
General and prince Maurice at,
616.
count Frederick Henry of Nassau
entertained at, 613.
disagreement between other towns
in Zeeland and, 133.
Estates of Zeeland meet at, 106.
fortifications at, to be repaired,
333, 574.
garrison of, numbers of, 517.
governor of, 333.
Jesuits at, 348.
letters dated from, 177, 348, 535,
543.
merchants of, 128, 276, 277, 281,
500.
college of, 615.
urged to make a present to
Sir Robert Sidney, 615.
merchant ships from China at,
455.
news from, 587, 588, 592.
paymaster at, 308 (2).
pensionary of, 430.
Roels.
Portuguese factor in, 377.
preparations at, for surprise of
Bruges, 133.
reinforcements for Ostend from,
558.
sale of booty from a Spanish
carrack at, 615.
See also
ships of, from the East Indies,
take a Spanish ship, 592.
"
to sail to the Indies, 493.
suit of armour made at, 184.
trade of, threatened, 390.
treasure sent to, 256, 258.
Middelburg port. See Flushing.
Miest, Cæsar, governor of Lyons, 164.
Mieurs, Germany. See Meurs.
Might, Thomas, surveyor of victuals
in Ireland, 8, 11, 17 (2).
Milan [Italy], 170, 207.
Milander, John, secretary of Maurice
of Nassau, 371.
Milford Haven [co. Pembroke], 175,
177, 387.
Milles, Thomas, 255, 456.
Minche, John, suspected spy, 118.
Minn (Min, Mynn):
captain Thomas, 542, 553 (2), 556,
688
Minn, captain Thomas-contd.
-, company of, 561, 565.
servant of lord Burgh, 197.
Minshow, augmentation of Percival's
Spanish grammar and dictionary
by, 385.
Miricke. See Merrick.
Mitcham [co. Surrey], 222, 224.
Mocrony, co. Cork. See Macroney.
Mœurs, Germany. See Meurs.
Mohammed III, sultan of Turkey, 479.
Molawyre, co. Cork. See Castlemagner.
Moldavia, 181.
Molenox. See Molyneux.
Molesey (Moulsey) [co.
Elizabeth at, 404.
Molineux. See Molyneux.
Molind [?Melilla], Africa, 75.
Molingar. See Mullingar.
Mollinax, Mollineux. See Molyneux.
Mollonde, captain, a Frenchman, 59.
Molyneux (Molenox, Molineux, Mol-
linax, Mollineux):
Edmund (or Edward), 55, 77, 98.
letters from, 84, 97.
Surrey],
letters to, 20, 83, 96, 99.
to obtain a room at Court
for Sir Henry Sidney, 87 (2).
inventor of ordnance, 311.
Monanimy (Moynaneynye), co. Cork,
vicarage, 74.
Monasterevin (Even) [co. Kildare], 82.
letter dated at, 79.
Monasteroris (Castlepetri)
County], prebend, 72.
[King's
Monceaux (Monseau) [dep. Seine,
France], 245.
Mondragon, Christoval de, 159, 161,
162, 168.
Mongarret. See Mountgarret.
Mongomery. See Lorges.
Monjoy. See Blount, Charles.
monopolies, grant of, of cochineal and
indigo, 311.
Monscheron, 359.
Monsieur. See Valois.
Monseau. See Monceaux.
Monson, Sir William, 328.
Monster, Ireland. See Munster.
Montague (Montagu, Mountague):
Mr., 229, 306, 458.
Edward, 174.
Mr. H., 439.
Montgomery. See Lorges.
Montjoy. See Blount, Charles.
Montmorency:
Charles de, seigneur de Damvile,
admiral of France, 164.
Henry de, duke of Damvile, con-
stable of France, 34, 123, 164,
320, 322.
Montpensier, duc de. See Bourbon,
François de.
Mook (Monyck, Moock) [Limburg,
Flanders], 592, 595.
bridge of, broken down, 595.
Moor, Moore. See More.
Moores, Mores. See O'Mores.
Moravia, proposed visit of Robert Sid-
ney to, 95.
More (Moor, Moore):
Edward, afterwards Sir Edward,
32, 53, 94.
Joyce (Joos) de, vice-admiral,
206, 345, 354, 378, 494, 535.
Owen, 94.
Thomas, 94.
Morgan:
lady Anna, widow of Sir Thomas
Morgan and later
later wife of
Justinus of Nassau, 269, 270,
303, 376, 504, 532.
captain, 155, 176, 269, 286, 312,
324, 359.
lieutenant, 198.
captain Charles, 262.
captain, later Sir Edmund, 214,
237, 284, 316, 321, 488.
Sir Matthew, 127, 131, 133, 214,
218, 273, 284, 295, 458.
captain Thomas, 65.
Sir Thomas, 102, 152, 177.
christening of child of, 154.
illness and death of, 201'
204 (2), 205.
>
Moricière, Louis de, sieur de Vicques
(Mons. de Vyquas), 409.
Morison (Morreson):
captain, 214, 318.
Sir Charles, 261, 270.
Morlaix [dép. Finistère, France], 75.
Morocco (Barbery, Barbury), 498, 530,
561.
king of, ambassador from, enter-
tainment for, 478.
2
has audience with
Elizabeth, 479, 483, 488.
makes an
>
"
offer of
money to the queen, 484.
brother of, 479.
negotiates for English ships,
"
483.
Morres Redmond, tenant of the earl
of Ormonde, 33 (2).
Morty, Edmund, 73.
Morton, earl of. See Douglas, James.
Mosco, the. See Feodore I.
Moscow, peace made with Poland by,
99.
Mostion. See Thomas.
Mothehie, co. Cork, See Inishoarra.
689
Moucheron (Mouscheron), Mons., 516,
517.
Moulins [dep. Allier, France], 35 (2).
Moulsey, co. Surrey. See Molesey.
Mounsett, Westphalia. See Munster.
Mounteagle, lord. See Parker.
Mountague. See Montagu.
Mountglas, seigneur. See Harlay.
Mountjoy, lord. See Blount, Charles.
Mountgarret, viscount. See Butler,
Edmund.
Moyerie (Moiry), Ireland, pass, fighting
at, 487, 489.
Moylagh (Moylough, McDermond's
country), co. Roscommon, 44.
co. Meath, rectory, 73.
Moyliskar (Moyleskar) [co. Westmeath],
rectory, 73.
Moynaneynye, co. Cork. See Monan-
imy.
Muce, Sir Francis Vere's man, 370,
374.
Muelen. See Meulen.
Mullingar (Molingar) [co. Westmeath],
deanery, 73.
Munchen. See Munich.
Munck, Levinus (Levynus), secretary
to Sir Robert Cecil, 438, 602.
Munich (Munchen, Municke) [Bavaria],
95, 613.
Munster (Monster), Ireland, province,
45, 52, 93, 417, 467.
clerk of the check in, 15.
coast of, in danger, 60.
condition of, under Sir Henry
Sidney, 4, 5, 10, 11, 18, 53, 84.
Council of, 8, 9.
articles of orders for the estab-
lishing of, 15, 16.
presidency of, suitor for, 385.
president of, 8, 9, 10, 15, 64.
See also Carew, Sir George;
Drury, Sir William; Perrot,
Sir John.
signet of, 16.
lord governor of, rumoured
appointment of Sir Edward
Norris as, 401.
necessity of strong rule in, 91, 93.
operations in, 447, 449, 451, 454,
466, 487.
reform of government of, 68.
sergeant at arms in, 15.
taken from the rebels, 475.
Munster (Mounsett) [Westphalia], 111,
122, 358.
German auxiliaries for the Nether-
lands in, 367, 368, 393.
Murdocarney (Murdcarny) [in Kil-
many, co. Fife] Melville of, q.v.
Murelye, Renald Oge, 75.
Murragh (Maraghe), co. Cork, rectory,
74.
Muse, a messenger, 284.
Musgrave, Richard, 141.
Muskerry Donegan (Muskrigonygan),
co. Cork, deanery, 74.
Muskerry West (Muskrylyne), co. Cork,
deanery, 74.
Mussipontana, France.
See Pont à
Mousson.
muster books, orders of Privy Council
concerning, 134.
Myneon [North Africa], 498.
Mynn. See Minn.
Myross (Myrosse), co. Cork, rectory,
75 (corrigenda).
Namur (Namen, Nameurs, Namures)
[Flanders], 212, 589, 593, 605,
607.
Nangle, Patrick, imprisoned in Dublin
castle, 81.
Nantes [France], 331.
edict of, 358.
Naples [Italy], 8.
viceroy of. See Mendoza.
Narde, co. Cork. See Ardfield.
Nassau:
Amelia, countess of, later the wife
of Emmanuel of
of Braganza,
290, 296.
-, marriage of, 301, 302 (2),
303 (3), 306.
countess of. See Orange.
count Ernest of (Ernestleus), 360,
361, 365, 368, 460, 601.
count Frederick Henry of, 193,
301, 304, 371, 538, 562, 612,
613.
count Henry of, 460.
count John of, 319, 320, 333,
345, 419.
Justinus de (Justinian), admiral,
359, 372, 376, 388, 599.
admiral's court of, case in,
359.
to be asked to post a guard
ship off Flushing, 513.
blamed for Spanish depreda-
tions, 366, 390.
"
deputy to England, 308.
deputy to France, 325.
governor of Breda, 558.
intrigues for the succession to,
as admiral, 508.
-, intention of, to resign his
command, reported 501, 504.
denied, 512.
>
690
•
Nassau, Justinus de-contd.
letters from, quoted, 582, 597,
616.
—, marriage of, 304.
We g
, movements of, referred to,
268, 472, 493, 494, 496 (2), 616.
wife of. See Morgan, lady
Anna.
count Lewis of, (Lodowick) 240,
491.
expedition of, into Luxem-
bourg, 608-613, 616.
letter from, mentioned, 609.
mission of, to Germany, to
bring reinforcements, 572, 574.
>
at Wachtendonck, 430, 433,
438, 442.
""
:
Nassau, count Maurice of, marquis
of Veere, later prince of Orange,
"his Excellency
105, 111, 112 (2), 114, 116 (3),
117 (2), 118, 120, 121, 144, 161,
162, 198, 226, 232, 236, 239, 274,
287 (2), 296, 301 (2), 305, 311,
315, 319, 320, 335, 360, 365,
367, 383, 387, 423, 430, 432,
448, 453, 457, 469, 472, 474,
490, 493, 515, 561 (2), 581, 605,
610.
artillery methods of, at 's Herto-
genbosch, 544.
camp of, letter from, copy of,
597.
character of, caution of, 360, 470,
471, 596, 600.
need for caution in, as sole
chief commander, 362.
claims the county of Meurs against
the duke of Cleves, 503, 519.
claims a tenth of a captured
carrack, 615.
company of, at Breda, traitor in,
378.
concerned for contributions from
the States for the war, 330, 340,
355, 499, 613, 614 (2), 616.
conduct of, at battle of Nieuport,
criticised, 472.
consulted by the States on relations
with England, 408, 409, 411.
consults with the Council of State
for the protection of Zeeland,
388.
council of, members of, confer
with the states of Zeeland, 613,
614 (2), 616.
county of Meurs bequeathed to,
503.
desires to confer with representa-
tives of the states of Zeeland,
516,
Nassau, Maurice of-contd.
embassy to, from the emperor,
363, 366.
from Sweden, 362.
fears attack on Walcheren, 368.
has share in a fleet of privateers,
516.
hawks, 333.
house of, in Flushing, 126.
influence and position of, 122,
158, 388, 545.
influence of Maldere with, 572.
letters from, 108, 110 126 (2),
288, 298, 304, 340, 346, 535,
559.
, copies of, 511, 513.
mentioned, 347, 359, 368.
letters to, mentioned, 235, 308,
520, 544.
members of the States General
deputed to accompany, on his
Brabant campaign, 589.
military activities of:
attacks Lingen, 298.
against Weert, 537.
2
in Brabant and Flanders, 330,
331, 538 (2), 571, 573, 576,
578, 580, 582, 583–597.
in Brittany, 116, 119.
in Gelderland,247, 361-380, 395,
403, 414, 460.
fortifies Hulst, 214.
makes a bridge over the Maas
and a fort on the river bank,
370.
reinforces Ostend, 115.
rumoured attack on Sluys, 356.
seige of Grave, 598.
seige of 's Hertogenbosch, 537,
539, 541 (3), 542, 543 (2), 544.
abandoned because of frost,
545, 546 (2), 547 (3).
seige of Rheinberg, 512, 519,
520, 521, 524-529.
surprises Crakaw, 503, 507.
urged to attack Cadzand, 614.
criticised by queen Elizabeth,
532, 533.
needs soldiers, 107, 111, 126,
320, 321, 322, 331, 344, 431,
576.
plans of, references to, 108,
121, 122 (2), 123, 125 (2), 127,
135, 162, 205, 210, 211, 231,
241, 247–8, 250, 290, 293, 308,
361, 436, 438, 449, 450, 453,
460, 462, 464. 465, 493, 499,
501, 515, 516, 518, 547, 548,
580, 583, 584, 596, 597, 600,
601, 607, 608, 609, 614, 616. *
reported defeats of, 161, 596,
691
Nassau, Maurice of-contd.
movements of, referred to, 111,
127, 176, 209, 235, 240, 265,
267, 303, 338, 339, 360, 395,
411, 416, 417, 419, 431, 438,
449, 460, 508, 536, 618.
on campaign, 134, 159, 215,
216, 363. See also supra military
activities of.
narrow escape of, at Rossum, 371.
need to urge the defence of Zeeland
on, 598.
negotiations of, with Liesvelt,
167.
occupations of, in absence of war-
like activity, 428.
occupied with marriage of coun-
tess Amelia, 303.
predicts Spanish attack on Ireland,
228.
reinforcements expected by, from
France, 593.
relations of, with England, 320,
321, 322, 431, 473, 525, 526,
537, 576, 580, 600.
"
with Flushing and the gar-
rison there, 132, 197, 338, 346,
347, 371, 372, 511, 513, 518,
519.
with individual Englishmen,
461, 465, 467, 471, 472, 519,
523, 535, 571, 615.
seeks full powers for three years,
360.
sickness of, 382.
strategy of, 354, 361, 362, 365.
warns the states of Zeeland against
a lack of vigilance, 367, 369,
370.
works of, at Ostend, 574.
Nassau:
count Philip of, 127.
regiment of, 231.
>
Philip William of, prince of
Orange, 187, 212, 226, 576.
William (the Silent) of, 161.
wife of. See Coligny, Louise
de.
count William of, 107, 111, 303,
382, 387, 508, 542, 547, 596.
beseiges Doetinchem, 382.
commands a division, 580,
595.
Navan (Novan) [co. Meath], friars of,
55.
Navarre (Navar), 114.
king of. See Henry.
kingdom of. 485.
queen of. See Valois, Marguerite
de.
navy. See England, ships or navy of.
Neilande, James, 43, 44 (2).
Nemegen, Nemegham, Nemeghen.
See Nijmegen.
Nesserlant (Messerlande) [island off
Embden], 463.
Netherlands. See Low Countries;
United Provinces.
Nethervill, Nettyrvyll.
See Newtervill.
Neuburg (Niewbourgh), duke of, 503.
Neufville, Nicolas de, seigneur de
Villeroy, secretary of state in
France, 106.
sent to king of Spain, 195.
Nevers, duke of. See Gonzague-Cleves,
Charles de.
Nevill (Nevell):
Charles, earl of Westmoreland,
59, 75.
Christopher, 337, 474.
Edward, lord Bergevenny, title
of barony of, doubt concerning
the patent for, 298.
Turkey carpet bought for,
from a Spanish prize, 615 (2).
Sir Harry, son of, 96.
Sir Henry, 535.
ambassador in France, a
commissioner for peace with
Spain, 447, 455.
2
commanded to go to France,
though unwilling, 486, 487, 488.
Mr., alias Latimer. 194.
Newabbey [co. Kildare], patent for, 79.
Newcastle [co. Northumberland], 207.
Newelme, co. Oxford. See Ewelme.
Newerhaven, Zeeland. See Nieuwer-
haven.
Newry (Newrie) [co. Down], 26, 28, 66,
470.
fortification of, 56.
letters dated at, 51, 52, 60, 61 (2),
62, 63.
ships at, 91.
skirmish at, 167.
news letters, to and from England,
mentioned, 376.
Newtervill (Nettervill, Nettyrvyll,
Newterfylde):
John, 81.
Richard, 55, 58, 60, 79.
Newyearhaven, Zeeland. See Nieu-
werhaven.
Nieumeghen. See Nijmegen.
Nieuport (Newport, Nuport) [Flanders],
334, 494, 497, 542, 544, 581,
582.
battle of, 471, 472 (2).
opinion concerning Sir R.
Sidney's absence from, 477,
478 (2).
692
Nieuport-contd.
design of Spanish soldiers to take
and therein mutiny for pay,
568.
letter dated from, 528.
mentioned, 585.
provisioned by boats from Sand-
wich, 494.
Spanish galleys aground at, 601,
602, 617.
Nieuwerhaven
(Newerhaven, New-
yearhaven, Niewehaven)
[Zeeland], 304, 346, 490, 510,
580, 604.
Niewbourgh, duke of. See Neuburg.
Niezijl (Nieuzell) [Groningen, Holland].
attempt on, 108.
Nijmegen (Nemegen, Nemegham,
Nemeghem, Nemeghen, Nieu-
meghen, Nimeghen, Nimeguen,
Nimmeghen, Nimwegen, Ny-
megen, Nymeghen) [Gelderland,
Holland], 108 (2), 114, 121, 362,
414, 433, 532, 591, 593, 595,
596.
burghers of, 117.
garrison of, surprises Crakaw, 503,
507.
letter dated at, 110.
mentioned, 594.
men of, remove the bridge at
Mook, 595.
proposed attack on, 122.
victory at, 508.
?
noblemen, precedents for trial of,
needed, 68.
Nogaret, Jean Louis de, duc d'Eper-
non, 181, 196.
Nogent le Roi (Nojent le Roye) [dép.
Eure et Loire, France], 35.
Nonsuch [co. Surrey], 222, 225, 292,
474, 477.
Court at, 220, 307, 380, 383, 388,
391, 475, 478.
Elizabeth's preference for, 385,
388.
gardens at, admired, 384.
letters dated from, 91, 159, 168,
169, 380, 381 (2), 383, 385, 389,
395, 475 (2), 476 (2), 478, 479.
Norden [East Friesland], contemplated
betrayal of, to the Spaniards,
342.
Norfolk, duel fought in, 487.
Harry Sidney of, 298.
earl of. See Howard.
Norimberga, Bavaria. See Nuremberg.
Normandy [France], 34 (2), 119, 140.
numbers of troops in, 123.
Norney. See Nurney.
Norris (Norres, Norreys):
Sir Edward, governor of Ostend,
115, 116, 206, 255, 261, 313,
315, 317, 329, 369, 373, 376,
425.
applies for the Brill, 304.
at Court, 306, 315.
claims indemnity from Flush-
ing, for freebooting, 370.
criticism of, 117, 121, 122,
125, 126.
in London, rumours concern-
ing his appointment as lord
governor of Munster, 401.
exchanges companies with
Sir R. Sidney, 131.
letters from, mentioned, 261,
348, 373, 378.
personal affairs of, 126.
, proposed as
Middelburg, 334.
"
munitions left in Ostend by,
list of, 450.
governor of
petition for the trans-
fer of, to Flushing, mentioned,
451, 452.
Sir John, general in the Low
Countries, 85, 113, 114.
2
in Brittany, 119, 120.
"
service of, in Ireland, 167,
187, 188, 233, 234, 237, 241,
243, 257, 258, 265.
wounded, 162, 163, 167, 168.
Sir Thomas, wounded, 162.
, recovery of, 163, 221.
a messenger, 261.
North, Council of the, office of Presi-
dent of, 203, 205, 221, 248.
North:
Dudley, lord North, 596.
Roger, lord North, 205, 225, 425,
480.
member of the Council, 396.
North, lord, (pp. 521, 522). See Corri-
genda.
Northall [co. Herts.], 252, 257, 264.
Northampton, earl of. See Compton.
North Holland, province, 110.
ships of, 495, 526.
Northumberland,
Bothwell received
in, 140.
Northumberland,
Dudley.
dukes of.
lord and lady. See Percy.
Norwich [co. Norfolk], 336.
Norwood Park (unidentified) 192, 196,
200.
Nottingham, earl of. See Howard.
Noue, M. de la. See la Noue.
Novan. See Navan,
See
693
Novett, Thomas, 329, 399, 413 (2),
485, 488.
Nugent:
Christopher, baron Delvin, 261,
430.
James, a prisoner in Dublin castle,
81.
Lavalen, a prisoner in Dublin
castle, 81.
Nicholas, a baron of the Irish
Exchequer, 71.
Nicholas, a prisoner in Dublin
castle, 81.
T., a prisoner in Dublin castle, 81.
Thomas, a prisoner in Dublin
castle, 81.
Nuport, Flanders. See Nieuport.
Nuport, lieutenant, 447.
Nuremberg (Norimberga, Nurenberghe)
[Bavaria], 95, 100.
letters dated from, 99.
Nurney (Norney) [co. Kildare], 72 (2).
Nutzel, Charles, peace commissioner
of the emperor, 463.
Nymegen, Gelderland. See Nijmegen.
(Oaklands, Otelands,
Otlands) [co. Surrey], 475, 479,
480, 483, 598.
letters dated from, 68, 69 (3), 480,
481 (2).
Oatlands
O'Brien (Obryne) :
Connor, earl of Thomond, 4, 64,
311.
petition of, mentioned, 69.
Donald, 74.
Donogh, earl of Thomond, 456.
Tirrelagh (Terrealgh), of Castleton,
seizes lands of earl of Ormonde,
77.
O'Burns and O'Tooles country (Birnes
and Tooles country) [i.e., co.
Wicklow], 82.
Ocaloghan, the younger, 53.
O'Carbery, Molony, 73.
Ocarroll, Occarrell. See O'Karroll.
Oconnochor (Conoghour, Yconnochor) :
Donald, 73.
Donald McDonogh, 74.
Donat, 74.
O'Connors (Coners), clan, 76.
trouble with, 19, 61, 72, 79.
Oconny, Bryan, 6.
Odala, Maurice McMolisa, 73.
Odgle, captain. See Ogle.
Odiham (Odiam) [co. Southampton],
letter dated at, 26.
Odinory, Gillepatrick, 45.
O'Donnell :
Calvagh, 37.
Edmond, 5.
Hugh Duffe, uncle of Calvagh, 37.
Hugh McManus, brother of Cal-
vagh, 37.
Hugh Roe, 167.
Odriskall :
Cornelius, 75.
Florence, 75.
Thady, 75.
Oelfoot, Mr., 310.
Offallon, Edmund, 44.
Offally (Offaly, Ophale, Ophaley) [or
King's County], 19, 418, 461,
466, 478.
rebels defeated in, 381, 382.
Offlyn:
Donat, 74.
Rory, 73.
Offohye, William, 74.
Oge:
Redmond, 82.
Rory, 21, 72, 84.
death of, 84.
terms of, for release of Henry
Harrington, 70-71.
Reynold, 74.
Ogle (Odgle), Sir John, captain, 550,
554, 560 (2), 566, 567 (2), 570.
an envoy to the Spanish camp,
from Ostend, 554.
letter from, mentioned, 490 (and
note).
serjeant major general in the
States' forces, 595.
O'Hanlon's country. See Orior.
Oheye, John, 75.
Ohilahye, Donogh, 74.
Ohogan, Dermicius, 74.
Ohonovan, Dermicius, 74 (2).
Ohully, co. Cork. See Ballyhooly.
Oig, James, 40.
Oilliaerts (Oleartson, Oleartzen), David,
secretary of the town of Flush-
ing, 502, 512, 546, 562.
O'Karroll (Ocarroll, Occarrell):
Groin, 73.
Sir William, 46, 47 (2).
O'Kelly:
Ferdorough, 32.
Mellaghlen McDonell, of Cloyn-
brok, 32.
O'Kelly's country, tract of country
west of Lough Kye, co. Ros-
common, 42, 44.
Okyff, Cornelius, 74.
Okyltye, Donat, 74.
694
Olden-barnevelt (Barnefeild, Barnefield,
Barnefielde, Barneveelt, Barne-
veld, Barnevelt, Barnevile,
Barnevylt), John of, 'the Advo-
cate,' 230, 232, 361 (2), 383, 386,
491, 559, 580, 591, 598, 610 (2).
conducts secret negotiations with
the Spanish Netherlands, 593.
deputy to England, 308.
deputy to France, 316, 325, 537.
importance of, 355, 361.
letter to, mentioned, 610 (2).
relations of, with Sir Robert
Sidney, 388, 392, 393, 400,
425, 464, 506, 581.
with Sir Francis Vere, 571,
587.
son in law of. See Brederode,
Reinoud van.
Oldenbourgh, Flanders. See Ouden-
burg.
Oldenburg, earl of. See John XIII.
Oldenzaal [Overyssel, Holland], 215.
proposed attack on, 294.
Oldisworth (Olsworth, Ouslworth),
Thomas, 174, 180.
letter to, 524.
See Oilliaerts.
Oleartson, Oleartzen.
Olethan (Olieghan), co. Cork, deanery,
74.
Olfords, mistress, 338.
Olieghan, co. Cork. See Olethan.
Olsworth. See Oldisworth.
Omanny, co. Galway. See Hy-many.
Ommeland, Ommelandes, Ommen
lands, Holland. See Groningen.
Omollawne, Donald, alias Sacard Bane,
73, 74.
O'Mores (Moores, Mores), clan, 76.
trouble with, 19, 61, 72, 79.
O'Mulrian, Donill, 30.
Omurrelye, John, 75.
O'Neill (O'Nele, Onell, Oneyll) :
Sir Arthur, 484.
Cormack, 27.
Harry, son of Shane, 30.
John, 37.
Matthew, baron of Dungannon,
28, 54.
Hugh, earl of Tyrone (Tiron,
Teron), letters from, about the
truce in Ireland, mentioned,
404.
offers high pay to soldiers,
,
parleys with, 255, 257, 265,
267, 391.
,
punishes marauders in the
borders, 402.
262.
O'Neill, Hugh-contd.
>
rebellions of, 162, 164, 165,
167, 382, 386, 417, 418, 447,
451, 452, 470, 489.
reported truce of, with the
earl of Ormonde, 423.
submission of, 175, 187, 188.
treaty with, 314.
"
unlikely to keep the truce,
414, 415, 416, 417.
Shane (Chan), 1, 3, 4, 20.
goods of, 5, 6.
>
Tirlaugh (Tirrelagh, Turlowgh)
Lenaughe (Lennys, Lenough,
Lynagh), 5, 6, 10, 66, 68, 84.
son of, 66.
wife of, 66.
2
Tyrconnell, 28, 54, 80.
, peerage for, recommended,
28.
>
wife of, 28.
Onell, Chan. See O'Neill, Shane.
Oola (Ullagh), co. Limerick, vicarage,
73.
Oostburg (Ousbourgh) [Zeeland], 600.
Ophale, Ireland. See Offally.
Oporto (Port a Port) [Portugal], ship
from, 578.
Oran (Aran) [Algeria], 498.
Orange, Mary, countess of, and Nassau,
later countess of Hohenlohe,
111, 213 (2), 215, 216, (2), 217,
224, 226, 228.
secretary of, 228.
Orange, prince of. See Nassau, Philip
William of; Nassau, William
(the Silent) of.
princess of.
de.
See Coligny, Louise
ordnance:
lieutenant of. See Carew.
master of. See Devereux; Wing-
field.
office of, view of, mentioned, 86.
O'Reilly (Oreiley), 84, 94.
Orior (Orerye, O'Hanlon's country,
Chanlons country) [co. Armagh],
condition of, 26, 49.
Oriry, co. Cork. See Orrery.
Orléans (Orliens) [France], 324.
Orléans, François de, comte de St.
Pol, 522.
Ormond, Ormound, earl of. See But-
ler, Thomas.
Orrery and Kilmore (Oriry), co. Cork,
barony, exempt from juris-
diction, 3.
Orsini (Ursini) Virginio, duke of
Bracciano, 499.
Orsoy [Prussia], 333.
Oruda, Dermicius, 74.
695
Osborne, Mr., 294.
Osighan :
Cornelius, 73.
Thady, 74.
William, 74.
Oskullye, Dermicius, 74.
Ossory [Queen's County], 33, 40.
sheriff of, 33.
bishop of, owner of Durrow castle,
45.
bishopric of, 45, 47.
earl of. See Butler.
Ostend [Flanders], 206, 212, 229, 261,
304, 307, 330, 369, 471, 494,
522, 596.
abandonment of, probable, unless
relief be sent, 605.
the admiral of Zeeland at, 576.
attempt to poison the water at,
344.
auditor at. See Philips.
bailiff of. See Malins, Maillard.
burgess of, letter to, copy of,
extract from, 605.
burgomaster of.
See Verelle,
Andries.
Council of war at, 557.
defence of, a burden on the States'
resources, 580.
defences of, ill condition of, 490,
491, 492, 549-551, 553, 567,
607.
>
strengthened, 555, 556, 564,
570, 574, 575, 577, 578.
desire that the English army
should defend, 533.
difficulties over, 122.
English army marches to, 469.
English forces lent for the relief
of, 581.
fortification of, 310.
representatives of the States
General sent to take charge of,
496.
French captain at, 550.
garrison of:
French soldiers in, mistrusted,
373.
companies from Zeeland in,
589.
French
confident spirit of, 524, 525.
desertions from, 565.
English, Scots and
companies leave, 570.
English companies in, captains
of, named, 318, 523, 542, 561,
562.
to be sent to Flushing,
315, 316, 317, 318, 319.
not to be spared for
Flushing, 325, 344.
Ostend, garrison of-contd.
2
ill condition of, 490, 492,
541, 546-548, 550, 553, 563,
565 (2), 585, 590, 592-594,
601, 605, 607, 616.
reinforcements for, 115 (2), 313,
523-527, 547, 548, 551-562,
566 (2), 570, 573, 583, 584,
601, 606, 607.
reinforcements asked for, 522,
565.
Flushing, to be
"
from
refused, 523.
size of, at the time of the
parley, 556.
supplies for, 114, 269, 512, 525,
566, 577, 586, 592, 610, 614,
617.
needed, 301, 558, 605.
troops to be furnished from,
for the Provinces, 431.
general of artillery at. See
Hornes, William Adrian van.
governor of, despatches from,
mentioned, 348, 374.
letter from, copy of, trans-
lated, 605.
2
See also Dorp, Frederick van;
Norris, Sir Edward; Vere, Sir
Francis.
harbour of, open, 572.
letters dated from, 529-531, 547,
548, 549, 555.
copies of, 552 (2), 574, 584,
585, 605.
men of, taken by freebooters from
Flushing, 370.
miners from, to go to Rheinberg,
521.
munitions left by Sir Edward
Norris in, list of, 450.
proposal to remove to
Flushing, 451, 452, 453, 465,
475, 476 (2), 477, 478, 479 (2),
480.
2
news from, 554, 573-578, 583,
584, 590.
plan of works at, mentioned, 545.
provisions in, abundant, 572.
relief of, desired by Elizabeth,
600, 601, 602.
>
expected from the army for
the Brabant campaign, 587, 589.
siege of, 522-617.
the archduke's willingness
to abandon, reported, 558, 559,
613.
-, expected, 104, 197, 205,
298, 340, 341, 344, 348, 371,
372, 373, 378, 380, 486, 490,
494, 497, 504, 509, 513, 516.
696
Ostend, seige of—contd.
,
-, prospect of doubted, 376,
509, 510, 511, 512.
-, reported, 117, 455.
Spanish plan of, 540.
the serjeant major of, 450.
,
flags, 590, 593, 613 (2).
2
suspected of treachery in a
parley with the enemy and sent
as a prisoner to the States, 615,
616.
ships off, destroyed by storm, 569.
Spanish camp at, the amirante
expected at, 583.
-, depleted for operations else-
where, 539, 573, 576, 583, 585,
596, 613.
ill condition of, 613.
"
Italian deserter from, 602.
mutiny in, punished, 568,
?
569.
2
numbers of, estimates of,
525, 530, 585, 586, 592.
projected attack on, 601.
sickness in, 538, 541, 578 (2).
Spanish cannon from, with the
archduke in Brabant, 592.
Spanish commanders at, in the
archduke's absence. See
Mendoza, Francisco de; Rivas,
Jean de.
Spanish operations near, 214, 301,
374, 377, 378.
threat of attacks on, a cloak to
enemy designs elsewhere, 513.
treason suspected in, 540, 550,
555, 615, 616.
treasurer of. See Yates.
Sir Francis Vere's parley (the
enterparle) at, 552-558, 560,
562.
suspicion caused by, in the
United Provinces, 570.
excused, 563.
book on, mentioned, 566.
fortifications at,
>
>
places and
named:
the Bruges port, 522, 554.
the Colonel's Gard, 548.
the Downs, 530.
fort Albert, 538, 540, 544.
fort Dupied, 555.
fort Isabella, 525.
the Geule, 536, 540, 544, 548,
549, 564, 565, 567 (2), 570,
572, 574-577, 585, 592.
the Half Moon, 547.
Hellmont (Helmont), 550, 578.
the Lanterne, 577.
le Strang, 538, 544.
the New Haven, 570, 572, 574,
577.
Nieuport bulwark, 550.
Pekell (Pecks, Pekles) bulwark,
536, 577.
Polder (Powlder) bulwark, 530,
560.
Porcespy, 553, 554, 555, 556.
Portepied, 550.
the Pyles, 540, 548, 555.
the Sandhill, 530 (2), 549, 550,
560, 565, 573, 615.
Schottenburgh (Skottenburgh),
572.
the
South Square (Carre),
560 (2).
the Sweating gard, 547.
Vaches fort, 528, 529.
West camp at, 582, 583.
Osterley [co. Middlesex], 454.
Otelands, co. Surrey. See Oatlands.
Otford (Oteford) [co. Kent]:
House, 156 (2), 157 (2), 176, 272,
276, 278, 305, 428, 429, 430,
435, 484.
, survey of, by officers of
Works, 428, 429, 430, 432, 433,
434 (2), 435.
manor, proposes
to purchase,
415 (2).
Park, 390, 432.
lease of, conditions likely
to attach to a grant to Sir R.
Sidney of, 412.
—, negotiations for, 217,
223, 225, 234, 235, 237, 238,
240, 243, 248, 251, 254, 256,
257, 262, 264, 265, 266, 270 (2),
272, 274-277, 282, 283, 292,
298 (2), 307, 311, 321, 322,
324, 327, 407-409, 411-413,
415 (3), 416, 418, 421, 428,
432-436, 439, 440 (2), 443, 444,
447, 451-453, 455, 457-461,
465.
unlikely, while the
house stands, 429 (2).
Otlands, co. Surrey. See Oatlands.
O'Tooles country. See O'Burns and
O'Tooles country.
Ottagnes, Matheo ('a sergeant major'),
an envoy to Ostend from the
archduke, 554.
Ottinge, Mr., deputy to England, 308.
Oudenburg (Oldenbourgh, Ouden-
bourgh) [West Flanders], 567.
Oulsworth. See Oldisworth.
Ousbourgh, Zeeland. See Oostburg.
Over Iseall. See Overyssel.
Overstein, count, 116, 118.
697
Overyssel (Over Iseall), province, 241.
Estates of, 330, 333.
to raise a horse company, 320.
Owney (Owthney) and Arra [co.
Tipperary], barony, 30, 77.
Oxford [co. Oxford], 169, 229, 310,
337.
Holywell (Hollowell) in, 337.
University, 45, 96.
Act at, 470, 477.
Bodleian library in. See
Bodley, Thomas.
Brasenose College in, 229.
Christ Church in, letter
dated at, 99.
graduates of, character of,
227.
?
?
registrar of, Polson, 337.
Vice Chancellor of, 337.
Oxford, earl of. See Vere, Edward de.
Oyncantye, Thady, 74.
Oztrysell, burgomaster
at Ostend,
552.
Packman, Ned, 551.
Padilla, don Martino de, adelentado
of Castile, general of the Spanish
fleet, 287, 289, 300, 378, 381,
387, 498, 499, 517, 563.
Padrig, a messenger, 256 (2), 258.
Pagenham (Pagnam, Paynam):
Mr., cousin of Sir Robert Sidney,
71, 157.
ensign Christopher, 317, 319, 440.
Pailly, Dr., 99.
Pain (Paine), Mr., 173, 178.
Palatine, the Elector. See Frederick
IV.
Palavicine, Sir Horace, 115, 118, 472.
Pale, the English [Ireland], 338.
grievances in, 67, 68, 76.
invaded, 3, 418, 472.
loyalty of, 62.
strict government necessary to,
8, 93.
taxes on, 61, 67, 68, 76.
turbulence of, 79.
Pallas, Little (Palles) [Queen's county],
24.
Palmer:
Sir Henry, 294, 454.
Mr., 267.
Mr., the admirablest dawncer of
this tyme,' 619.
Parasés, M. de, 298, 304, 305.
Pardelion, France, 35.
Paris [France], 147, 160, 325, 327, 331.
English envoy at, 437.
letters dated at, 356, 357 (2).
Parker:
Matthew, archbishop of Canter-
bury, edition of Thomas Wal-
singham's Historia Anglicana
by, 21.
Sir Nicholas, 231, 232, 239, 241,
247, 252, 254, 256, 258, 264,
328, 515.
anxious for the government
of the Brill, 260.
, money due to, 278.
William, lord Mounteagle, 469.
Mr., 312.
Parkins, Dr., a commissioner to treat
with the king of Denmark's
commissioners, 449, 451.
Parliament, 319.
adjournment of, 300.
candidates for, in Kent, 535.
expected meetings of, rumours
concerning, 174, 184, 189, 196,
201, 220, 227, 390, 391 (2), 398,
399, 432, 440, 484, 488.
session of, 313, 317.
closing, 315, 318, 319, 320.
state visit to, by Elizabeth, 298.
statutes of, 322.
published, 327.
Parma, Brocardus de (Baronius), 578,
579.
discourses of, 579, 591.
Parma, duke of. See Farnese.
Parnis, Mr., 187.
Parrish, Mr., 307.
Parrot. See Perrot.
parrots, red, from the East Indies,
377.
Partee, captain, 127.
Passage in Biscay, Spain. See los
Pasages.
passport, Spanish, 515.
Paston, Sir William, 413.
Patience, fort [near Assenede, Zeeland],
370.
Pawlet (Paulett):
Sir Anthony, 475.
lieutenant of, 263.
lady, mother of lady Petre, 337.
Pawles. See London, places in.
Pawlin, a messenger, 399.
paymaster of the Netherlands.
Meredith.
See
Paynam. See Pagenham.
Payton, Christopher, auditor of Ireland,
476, 489.
Peapes, Mr., 226.
Pecardie. See Picardy.
Pedro, dom (? de Valdez), a prisoner at
the Rammekins, 130.
Peers, captain. See Piers.
Peeter. See Petre.
698
Pembroke [co. Pembroke], castle, 177.
Pembroke, earl and countess of. See
Herbert.
Pendant, Mr., 220.
Penon (Pyneon) [North Africa], 498.
Penshurst [co. Kent], 146, 155, 156,
157, 161, 172, 174, 176, 223 (2),
272, 274, 279, 282, 313, 384,
387, 389, 392, 400, 401, 412,
424, 466, 467, 473, 474, 535,
596.
church at, 164.
gardens at, 164.
lady Sidney's affection for, 409.
letters dated from, 163, 176, 227,
392, 426, 437, 466, 482, 488,
535.
outrages in the Park of, 464.
the Star chamber to in-
vestigate, 467.
Sir Robert Sidney's house at,
repairs at, cost of, 426, 427,
437, 438.
report on the condition of
the buildings at, and repairs
done at, 426, 427, 437, 438,
482.
stables at, 183.
tenure of, 440.
Well Place by, q.v.
places at, named :
Elsto House, 482.
Gamage's Tower, 482.
Letherhames, 482.
North Launds, 427.
Sidney's lodging, 438.
South Parke, 427, 438, 482.
Upper Hall, 230.
pensioners, captain of the band of,
221.
Percival, Spanish grammar and dic-
tionary of, 385.
Percy (Persey):
Dorothy, countess of Northumber-
land, sister of the earl of Essex,
322, 421, 422, 446, 484.
Henry, earl of Northumberland,
(lord North), 285, 286, 451, 469,
471, 480.
estranged from his wife, 421.
-, friendship of, for Sir Walter
Raleigh, 421, 429.
in the Low Countries, 491,
499, 508, 521, 522, 523, 527.
letters from, mentioned, 522,
527.
2
a peace commissioner, 447.
Henry, son of the above, death of,
286, 307.
John, a Jesuit, 210n.
Peres, Francisco, 497.
Peron. See Piron
Perrot (Parrot), Sir John, 236.
examined in the Tower, 119.
lord president of Council
Munster, 15, 16.
See Piers.
See Petre.
Pers.
Peter.
Petit, John, recommended as bishop
of Ardagh, 37.
Fetley, Mr., 176, 177.
Petre (Peeter, Peter):
Sir John, 222, 337.
mother of, 337.
wife of, 337.
mother
of,
in
lady
Pawlet, 337.
Robert, 18.
William, 222.
Catherine wife of, daughter
of the earl of Worcester, 218,
222.
Pettingale, Harry, 123.
Pettynweme. See Pittenweem.
Petworth [co. Sussex], 169.
Pharo, Portugal. See Faro.
Pharol, Spain. See Ferrol.
Phennicke, Mr., of Northumberland,
140.
Philip II, king of Spain, 128 (2), 168,
300.
ambassador of, in Germany, 123.
annexation of Portugal by, 91.
assembles troops at Bonn, 111.
daughter of. See Isabelle-Claire-
Eugénie.
death of, rumour of, 300.
despatches to, intercepted, 346.
dynastic ambitions of, 356.
intentions of, against Denmark,
rumours of, 360.
intrigues of, in Ireland, 10, 75,
92, 165, 217, 220, 221, 228,
244, 261, 357, 358.
in Scotland, 149, 151, 154,
168.
letters of, intercepted, 123.
relations of, with England. See
under Spain and England.
See under
with France.
"
Henry IV.
Philip III, king of Spain, 388, 498,
542, 582.
intention of, to go to Italy, to be
made king of the Romans,
report of, 573.
denied, 574.
pardon demanded of, by mutineers,
617.
'placat' of, about the favouring of
the privileges of the bands of
ordnance, 593.
699
Philip III, king of Spain-contd.
refuses the obedient states control
of the expenditure of their
contributions, 512.
relations of, with England. See
under Spain and England.
with France and Savoy,
387, 485, 495, 497, 501, 581.
secretary of, in the Netherlands,
365.
sends expedition into Morocco,
530.
Philippina, fort (near Rammekins,
Zeeland], 370.
Philips (Phillips) :
Mr., auditor at Ostend, 615, 616.
Thomas, 44.
Picardy (Pecardie) [France], 34, 267,
349.
captains in, 314.
dismissal of companies in, 313,
314.
Piedmont (Piemont) [Italy], Henry IV
of France in, 495.
Pienoy, Pienoyes, prince of, See Melun.
Piers (Peers, Peirs, Pers, Pyers),
captain William, 7, 8(2), 65,
82.
plan of, for the reformation of
Northern Ireland, 87-91.
Pipho, Robert, 70, 93.
Piron (Peron, Pyron), colonel John,
370, 610, 614.
Pittenweem, Pettynweme, earl of. See
Stewart.
Pitts, Mary, examination of, 337, 338.
brother of, in Liège, 337.
mother of, imprisoned
Catholic, 337.
sister of, Susan, 337.
plays, mentioned:
as
Rookes, 337, 338.
•
daughter of, 337.
players, the lord chamberlain's, 446.
plays, daily attendance at, in London,
401.
a
children's plays at St. Paul's, 415.
about the capture of Turnhout,
406, 408.
Sir John Oldcastle, 446.
Plimmew, Plimouth, co. Devon. See
Plymouth.
Plunket (Plonkett, Plunkett):
Edward, a prisoner in Dublin
castle, 81.
John, 73.
Luke, 73.
George, a prisoner in Dublin castle,
81.
Oliver, a prisoner in Dublin castle,
81.
Plunket-contd.
Oliver, baron Routh, 81.
Patrick, lord Dunsany, house of,
in Lambeth, 338.
Richard, 73.
Plymouth (Plimmew, Plimouth, Ply-
mew) [co. Devon], 164, 248,
287, 300, 302, 319, 387, 495,
562, 619.
letters dated from, 289, 290.
Points. See Poynts.
Poland and the Poles (Polacks), 181,
541.
ambassador of, to United Prov-
inces, 287, 290.
difficulty of negotiation with,
287.
gains duchy of Polotsk, 99.
king of, likely to be deposed, 463.
See Batthori, Stephen;
Sigismund III.
Pole, Poley. See Pooly.
Pollard, Mr., 422.
Pollardstown, co. Kildare, rectory, 72.
Polotsk (Polozk), duchy, ceded to
Poland, 99.
Polson :
Mistress, 337.
Mr., a registrar at Oxford, 337.
Pomerania (Pomerland)
(Pomerland) [Germany],
proposed visit of Robert Sidney
to, 95.
Ponsonby (Powsonby):
a bookseller, 387.
Mr., 182.
Pont à Mousson [dep. Meurthe
Moselle, France], university,
229.
Pooly (Pole, Poley, Pooley), Sir John,
155, 216, 228, 321, 405.
Poore, Sir Harry. See Power.
Popes. See Gregory XIII; Urban VII;
Clement VIII.
Popham, Sir John, lord chief Justice
of the King's Bench, 324.
Port a Port, Portugal. See Oporto.
Port Louis (Blawet) [dep. Morbihan,
France], 269, 332.
et
Porte Marie, Spain. See Puerto Santa
Maria
Portman, Sir Hugh, 204.
Portsmouth [co.
324 (2).
Portugal, 75, 92.
Southampton],
arrest of foreign merchant ships
in, 490, 493 (2).
governorship of, reported offer of,
to the archduke Albert, 431.
king of. See Anthony; Sebas-
tian.
news from, 97.
700
Portugal-contd.
princes of. See Braganza.
shipping to, prohibited, 293.
Portugalete (Portagalett, Portegalett)
[prov. Viscaya, Spain], 581.
Portuguese, in the Netherlands, 103,
377, 582.
hatred of, for the Spanish, 91.
Powell, Mr., 223, 226.
wife of, nurse of lady Sidney, 223,
226.
Power (Poore), Sir Henry, 449.
appointed governor of Leix, 483.
Powles, Powles churchyard.
London.
See
Powsonby. See Ponsonby.
Poynts (Points):
lieutenant, 564, 565.
William, 199.
Prague [Bohemia], 95, 380.
letter dated from, 95.
Pranell, Mrs. [Frances], 430,
prayer and fasting, day of, 590.
Prendergasse, Richard, 74.
Prescott, James, 18, 49 (2), 50 (2), 58.
Preston, captain, 483.
Price:
captain, 172, 178.
Mr., 420.
Prin, captain. See Prynne.
Priscilla, maid of lady Sidney, 127.
privy chamber, 390.
lady of the, 171.
treasurership of the, 175, 177, 182,
203.
privy council (the Council, the lords),
55, 60, 71, 97, 103, 112, 212,
237, 239, 263, 266, 272, 278,
285, 325, 381, 384, 466, 576.
appointments to, rumours
con-
cerning, 435, 459, 460, 486.
clerks of, weary of writing dis-
patches, 381.
clerkship of, 330.
concerned with the conduct of
the earl of Essex, 21, 398, 415,
437, 465, 466.
desire his release, 405, 406(2).
"
-, try him, 396, 397, 399, 405,
406, 414, 466 (2), 467, 468.
dilatoriness of, 240.
Elizabeth attends, 181, 261, 270.
Elizabeth quarrels with, 282.
examines Sir Michael Blount, 194.
French business of, 196, 197,
228.
letters from, mentioned, 133, 228,
255 (2), 281, 391, 392, 394,
436, 439.
letters taken from a Spanish ship
sent to, 515.
privy council-contd.
letters to, mentioned, 502, 527.
lords of, absence from Court of,
delays decision on the proposed
treaty with Spain, 455.
dislike Elizabeth's
pro-
gresses, 475.
Netherlands business of:
appointments in cautionary
towns referred to, 221, 230,
264.
deals with Sir Thomas Sherley's
accounts, 237, 248, 249,
252 (2), 255, 257, 266.
decision of, concerning compen-
sation for lost horses, 228,
229, 285.
demands for soldiers referred to,
109, 281, 316, 318, 319, 321,
477.
letter to, from the United Prov-
inces, mentioned, 176.
opinion of, on supplies for the
Netherlands, 106, 171, 179,
190, 268, 280, 283, 309, 312,
326.
orders of, concerning musters,
mentioned, 134 (2).
petition for transfer of muni-
tions to Flushing from Ostend
referred to, 450, 451.
to receive merchants of Mid-
delburgh, 276, 277.
receives deputies from the United
Provinces, 222, 224.
Sir Edward Norris attempts to
implicate, 125.
occupied with Irish affairs, 2, 21,
32, 56, 57, 58, 60, 63, 86, 187,
257, 332 (2), 385, 401 (2), 402,
408.
order of,
on military affairs,
mentioned, 299.
performs much business, 259.
petitions to, 192, 198, 300.
report of proceedings in, 593, 594.
Scottish business of, 142.
registers of, searched
precedent, 216, 228.
session of, 270, 316.
Sir Henry Sidney's relations with,
4, 11.
his letters to them, 32, 36, 37,
41, 44, 46, 49, 52, 53, 61, 67,
77, 83, 84, 86 (2).
he reports to them, 25, 54, 71.
Sir Robert Sidney's relations with:
in favour, 119 (2)
discusses the garrison of Flush-
ing with them, 155.
for a
701
privy council, Sir Robert Sidney's
relations with-contd.
recommendation by him dis-
regarded, 255.
sends justification to them, 239.
sends letters to them, 237, 250,
251, 286, 313, 329, 391, 392,
394.
Spanish business of, 257, 261, 318,
442, 443.
to try lady Rich, 475.
tries Sir Christopher St. Lawrence,
408.
privy seal, clerks of, weary of dis-
patch writing, 381.
Proby, Peter, 177, 182.
Protestantism:
in Cleeves and Westphalia, treat-
ment of by the Spaniards, 358.
fear of revival of, in Lorraine, 357.
in Germany, attacks on, 358.
measures of the Holy See against,
579.
state of, in Europe, writings of
Brocardus de Parma on, named,
579.
Provence, France, campaigns in, 112,
114, 181, 196.
Prowd, lieutenant, 564.
Prussia, 99.
Prynne (Prin), captain, 478.
Puckering, Sir John, lord keeper, 197.
Puerto Santa Maria (Porte Marie, Porte
St. Marie) [Spain], 499, 584.
Purfleet [co. Essex], 385.
Putney [co. Surrey], 201.
Park, 413.
Pyers. See Piers.
Pynyre, a carrier of Ludlow, 95.
Pyron. See Piron.
Quarles, Edward, brother-in-law to
Beecher, 281.
Queen's county [Ireland], seneschal
of. See Davels.
sheriff of, 40.
quilts, white, of calico and silk, price
of, 615.
Quiney, Mr., of London, 335.
Raab (Shaab in text) [now Javarin,
Hungary], Turkish defeat at,
349.
Radcliffe. See Ratcliffe.
Raghlines, co. Antrim. See Rathlin
island.
Raglan [co. Monmouth], 243.
Rainsford, Hercules, treasurer of the
lord deputy's household, 81 (2),
82 (2).
Raleigh (Raughley, Rawley, Rawleigh):
lady Elizabeth, wife of Sir Walter,
222, 243, 317 (2), 419, 440.
Sir Walter, 172, 220, 222, 237,
294, 312, 317, 320, 324, 328,
397, 429, 430, 440, 443, 446,
449, 451, 477, 481.
absent from Court, discontented,
453, 456.
anxious for honours, 282, 309,
311, 392, 447.
a candidate for the governorship
of Jersey, 476, 477.
captain of the Guard, 285.
consulted on the defence of
England, 271.
discontented at the lack of
promotion, 448.
consulted on Irish matters, 332,
430.
estrangement of, from lord
Cobham, 415.
expeditions of, 163, 166, 198,
244.
on expedition of 1597 against
Spain, 281, 287, 290, 296,
302, 303.
friendship of, for the earl of
Northumberland, 421.
to be governor of Jersey, 475,
476, 479.
health of, 422 (2), 477.
mission of, to count Maurice of
Nassau, 472, 473.
to pay an annuity to lord Henry
Seymour out of the profits of
Jersey, 479 (note), 480.
position of, at Court, 180, 182,
200, 282, 477.
proposed as lord deputy, 329,
331, 332.
proposed as privy councillor,
322, 435.
relations of, with the earl of
Essex, 231, 243, 259, 286,
305, 308.
with Elizabeth, 166, 169,
218, 235, 244, 285, 447, 477.
with Sir Robert Cecil,
234, 243, 259, 268.
with Sir Robert Sidney,
329, 419.
to show the sights of London
to the Spanish envoy, 444.
stands for vice chamberlain,
175, 248, 316, 327, 466.
takes leave of the Court, to join
the fleet, 383,
702
Raltoun, Mr., 141.
Rammekins (Ramakins, Ramekins)
[Walcheren], 119 (2), 130, 211,
216, 217, 232, 291, 343, 368,
445, 525.
Mount, 344, 390.
Port, 344, 526.
Ramsbury (Ramesbury) [co. Wilts],
400, 419, 425, 435, 472, 473.
Randall, captain, 222.
Randolf (Randolph):
captain, 127.
widow of, 520.
2
Thomas, ambassador to Scotland,
96, 141.
Ratcliffe (Radcliffe, Ratclyffe):
alderman, 478.
Sir Alexander, disposition of the
property of, 387.
killed at the Curlews, 384.
Bridget, countess of Sussex, 236,
237, 242.
captain, 127.
Mary, lady of the Privy Chamber,
327, 384, 387, 415, 417.
old Mistress, 446 (2).
Robert, earl of Sussex, 166, 168,
330, 389.
>
ambassador to Scotland, 142.
Thomas, lord Fitzwalter, earl of
Sussex, lord deputy of Ireland, 1.
lord chamberlain, 87.
Rathangan (Rathehangan), co. Kil-
dare, vicarage, 72.
Rathcormack (Rathecormyck),
Cork, rectory, 74.
Ratheleryn, co. Cork, vicarage, (not
identified), 75.
Ratherman (Rathetherne), co. Kildare,
vicarage, 72.
"
Rathgoggan (Goganrath), co. Cork,
vicarage, 74.
Rathkeale (Rathekatill), co. Limerick,
rectory, 73.
Rathlin island (Raghlines)
[co.
Antrim], fort at, 27.
Rathronan (Ratheronan), co. Limerick,
rectory, 73.
Rathvilly [co. Carlow], 57.
Rathwire, Rathwyer (in Killucan), co.
Westmeath, vicarage, 72.
Ratoath (Ratothe), co. Meath, deanery,
72.
CO.
Raughloy. See Raleigh.
Ravenstein (Ravestein, Ravesteyn)
[North Brabant], 462, 547.
Rawley, Rawleigh. See Raleigh.
Ray:
captain, 424, 456.
Mr., 143.
servant of, 162.
Raynsford, Hercules, 51.
Read (Brade, Reade, Reades):
Sir Edward, captain, company of,
561, 565, 591.
William, 235, 253.
Reading [co. Berks], letter dated from,
47.
Reagh, McCartye, 75.
Réaux, M. de, French ambassador in
England, 217, 223, 225, 228.
Rees (Rhees) [Cleeves], 366, 380.
expected to surrender, 382.
seige of, 387, 388 (2), 393, 394.
Regensbourg [Bavaria], 95.
imperial Diet at, 212.
Regnier (Reigners),
Maximilian,
governor of Terneuzen, letter
from, 617.
Reidt, Reide, baron of. See Bylandt.
Reignolds, Reinals, Reinolds. See
Reynolds.
Reiters (Reisters, Reysters), the. See
Germany, mercenaries from.
Requests, master of. See Herbert;
Sackford.
Reynee, Dermicius, 73.
Reynolds (Reignolds, Reinals, Reinolds,
Reynell), Edward, secretary of
the earl of Essex, 112, 219, 272,
401.
Rhees, Cleves. See Roes.
Rheims (Rhemes) [France], school at,
352.
Rheinberg (Barck, Berch, Berck, Rhein-
berghe, Rynsberk) [Cologne,
Germany], 158, 320, 323, 345,
354, 376, 379, 380, 430, 512,
576.
camp at, letter from, copy of, 521.
English forces from, go to Ostend,
527.
governor of, death of, 519.
seige of, 519-529.
account of, 521 (2).
plan of, sent to Sir Robert
Sidney, 525.
surrender of, 528.
Rheydt, baron of. See Bylandt.
Rhine, river [Germany], 159, 168, 333,
516.
Rhoer, Prussia. See Ruhr.
Rich (Ritch):
Penelope, lady Rich, 152, 173,
184 (2), 185 (2), 199, 244, 253,
265, 268, 273, 322, 446, 479,
618.
godmother to 2nd earl of
Leicester, 194, 204-5.
letter of, to the queen,
printed, 461.
703
Rich, Penelope-contd.
pleads for the earl of Essex,
422, 435.
rumoured censure of, for a
letter written to the queen,
435.
to be tried before the Privy
Council, 475.
Robert, lord Rich, 166, 184, 185,
186 (2), 192, 397.
Richardot (Ricciardotte), Jean, 109,
485.
Richmond [co. Surrey], 322, 382, 391,
410, 418, 483,
Elizabeth at, 175, 191, 192, 195,
203, 204, 398, 422, 486, 487.
Green, 435, 440.
letters dated from, 59, 60 (3), 100,
157 (3), 199, 293, 294, 403, 427,
429, 486, 487.
Rider, kinsman of Thomas Lake, 233.
Riemen (Rieme) [East Flanders], 618.
Rigman, a Jesuit, 207.
Rihova, Mrs., 220.
son of, 220.
Rijswijk (Riswyck, Ryswick) [Hol-
land], 508, 571, 586, 588.
Ringcurran (Ryncorran), co. Cork,
vicarage, 73.
Ringrone (Rynrone), co. Cork, rectory,
73.
Riplemond, Belgium. See Rupelmonde.
Risley, a messenger, 195 (2).
Riswyck, Holland. See Rijswijk.
Ritch. See Rich.
Rivas (Ryvas), Jean de, in Cadzand,
614.
reported to be in command of
the Spanish forces at Ostend,
585.
Rivers, Mr., 535.
Roan, France. See Rouen.
Roan, Monsieur de. See Savigny.
Robert's Chapel, co. Cork.
Templerobin.
Robin, servant of lady Barbara
Sidney, 185.
Robinson, Thomas, 207.
Robson, a Jesuit, 207.
Roche:
See
David, 73.
Maurice, viscount Roche of Fer-
moy, 31, 447.
Philip, 74.
Theobald, son of lord Roche, 31.
Rochechouart, Henri de, sieur de
Barbazon and baron de Fau-
doas, 35.
Rochell, France. See la Rochelle.
Rochepot, Rochpott, Monsieur de.
See Silly, Antoine de,
Rochfourd, David, bailiff of Limerick,
49.
Rockbyc. See Rookeby.
Rodolph. See Rudolph.
Roels, pensionary of Middelburg, death
of, 277.
Roelley (Roele), Captain, 552, 557.
Roermond (Ruremonde) [North Bra-
bant, Holland], 105.
Rogers, Mr., 479.
Rolls (Roules, Rowles), Mr., 134 (2),
206.
captain, 219.
Rolls, Master of the. See Cordell;
Egerton.
Romans, kingdom of, aspirants for,
358, 573.
Rome [Italy], 75, 168, 229, 579.
college pro propaganda fide at,
578.
Holy See at, 579.
philosophy and divinity studied
at, 352.
Roo, Phelim, 26.
sons of, 26.
Rookeby (Rockbye, Rookebie), Mr.,
appointment of, to a post in
Ireland, 24-26.
Rookes :
Mr., imprisoned as a Catholic,
337.
Mistress, 337, 338.
sister of. See Pitts, Mary.
Roosendaal (Rosendael) [North Bra-
bant, Holland], lack of pro-
visions in, 105.
daughter of, 337.
Roscarbery. See Ross.
Roscommon (Roscoman),
farms held in, 44.
Rose:
county,
Edward, cutler in Catherine
Wheel Alley, 337.
, Thomas, son of, in the
enemy's service, confession of,
336, 337.
Rosendael, Holland. See Roosendaal.
Roskyne, co. Cork. See Rosskeen.
Rosne, baron de. See Savigny.
Ross (Roscarbery), Ireland, bishopric,
41.
?
enjoyed by a layman, 75.
bishop of. See Losley.
cathedral, chancellorship of, 75.
'Iconimatus' of, 75.
precentorship of, 75.
third vicarage choral of, 75.
treasurership of, 75.
>
diocese, devolutions of benefices
in, to the queen's gift, 75,
704
Ross Abbey (Rossorelly) [co. Galway],
monastery, farm of, 43.
Rosskeen (Roskyne), co. Cork, vicarage,
74.
Rossum (Rossem, Rossom) [Gelder-
land], occupied by prince
Maurice, 369, 370.
Spanish fort at, 379.
seige and capture of, 448,
458.
island (Rossomswaert), 368.
Rotherfield Greys (Graies, Grayes)
[co. Oxford], 480, 481.
Rotterdam (Roterdam) [South Hol-
land], 229, 304, 353, 416, 460,
469, 493, 576, 581, 582.
news from, 295, 519, 541, 542.
Rouen (Roan, Ruan) [dép. Seine
Inférieure, France], 124, 164,
222, 224, 245, 309, 324, 330,
352.
Dutch deputies at, departure of,
345.
Mount St. Catherine near, 234.
Roules, Rowles. See Rolls.
Rowe, servant of Sir William Browne,
579.
Rowte (Route), ancient district of co.
Antrim, inhabited by the Scots,
27.
occupied by Sorley Boy, 29.
plan to banish Scots from, 89.
Ruan, France. See Rouen.
Ruddale, Sir Richard, 288.
Rudolph II (Rodolph), emperor of
Germany, 117, 162, 380.
acts on behalf of the count of
Embden in his dispute with
the town of Embden, 588, 594,
597.
ambassadors of, at Brussels, 124.
to the States, 111.
-,-, terms of, 112.
attempts of, to reconcile the United
Provinces with the archduke,
130, 212, 213, 363, 364, 366,
395, 408, 462, 463.
claims of, in Cleves, 215.
commissioners of, sent to the
Hague to propose peace. See
Manderscheid; Nutzel.
fiscal of, publishes mandate
against English merchants, 411.
madness of, rumoured, 380.
peace made by, with Turkey,
rumoured, 318.
supports the Spaniards, 358.
United Provinces send deputies
to, 266.
war of, against Turkey, 181, 371.
Ruhr (Rhoer) [Prussia], river, 161.
Rupelmonde (Riplemond) [Belgium],
348.
Ruremonde, Holland. See Roermond.
Russell :
Andrew, alias Andrew Hopton,
q.v.
Anne, daughter of John, lord
Russell, lady in waiting to
Elizabeth, 265, 317.
marriage of, 462, 468 (2),
470.
Anthony, 72.
John, of Drogheda, 16 (2).
Lucy, countess of Bedford, 182,
236, 240, 242, 322, 416, 419,
465.
Sir William, a candidate for the
governorship of Jersey, 477 (2).
, a candidate for office, 381.
to command the troops of
the West country, 382.
?
employment of, in Ireland,
31.
, governor of Flushing, 120,
170 (2).
lord deputy of Ireland,
187, 188, 198, 218, 221, 224,
237, 243, 245, 299, 332 (2).
rumoured appointment of,
as governor of Berwick, 248.
Russia, ambassador to. See Lea, Sir
Richard.
emperor of, ambassador from,
483, 484, 486, 487, 488 (2).
Ruthven, John, earl of Gowrie, con-
spiracy of, against James VI,
mentioned, 478, 483, 486.
Rutland, earl of. See Manners, Roger.
Ryck (Rycke), captain Hans de, 555,
558 (2).
Ryder, captain, 541.
company of, 591.
Rye [co. Sussex], 145, 146 (2), 147.
Ryncorran, co. Cork. See Ringcurran.
Rynrone, co. Cork. See Ringrone.
Rynsberk, Germany. See Rheinberg.
Ryswick (Rysarck p. 287.), Johan
van, engineer, 287, 290.
Ryswick, Holland. See Rijswijk.
Ryvas. See Rivas.
Sacheverel, Mr., 226.
Sackford :
Thomas, 10, 82, 84.
Thomas, master
letter to, 98.
Sackville :
of Requests,
Cicely, lady Buckhurst, 424, 425,
428.
705
Sackville-contd.
Thomas, baron Buckhurst, later
earl of Dorset, lord Treasurer
from 1599 to 1603, 106, 122,
225, 241, 243, 298, 315, 390,
391, 392, 400, 402 (and corri-
genda), 407, 408, 411, 413, 433,
434, 435, 439, 452, 453, 462,
468, 480, 487, 531, 534.
approached on behalf of the earl
of Essex, 435, 454.
chamber of, at Court, 452.
chief commissioner for the peace
with Spain, 430.
concerned in the disposal of Otford
House and Park, 428, 430, 432,
434, 440, 447, 451, 452, 455,
457, 458 (2), 460, 461, 465,
476, 484.
concerned in the trial of the earl
of Essex, 398, 399, 420, 467.
concerned with the supply of
munitions for Flushing, 429,
450.
considers charges against Beecher,
326.
the Council to meet at the house
of, 442, 443.
entertains Spanish envoy, 444.
letters from, 20, 120, 123.
letters to, mentioned, 433, 434,
460.
papers of, papers of Sir R. Sidney
found amongst, 403.
quarrels with lord Cobham about
Otford, 432.
plays cards with the queen, 425.
relations of, with Sir Robert
Sidney, and activities of, on
his behalf, 424, 425, 427, 447,
457, 458, 461, 465, 473, 484 (2),
487, 488, 531.
sees Spanish envoys, 385.
speech of, in the Star Chamber,
on the earl of Essex, mentioned,
420.
Sailly (Sally), Antoine de, United
Provinces' agent in Calais, 209.
letters from, mentioned, 603, 616.
St. Albans [co. Hertford], 173.
St. Aldegonde. See Marnix.
St. Anderes, Spain. See Santander.
St. Andrews fort. See Bommeler-
waard.
St. Bernards Clooster (St. Barnards
Cloyster) [Belgium], 347.
St. Clare [?South Brabant], fort, 524.
Saint-Denis [dép. Seine, France], 141,
147.
St. George, feast of, celebrated, 457.
order of, the king of France in-
stalled as a member of, 455, 457.
St. Hubert (St. Hubrecht) [Luxem-
bourg], capture of, 611.
St. James of Inskye, co. Cork. See
Inishkenny.
St. Jelians, St. Jillians, co. Monmouth.
See St. Julians.
St. John, Sir Oliver, house of, at Batter-
sea, 473.
St. Johns [co. Roscommon], monastery
of, called 'le Gray Friers,' farm
of, 44.
St. Julians (St. Jelians, St. Jillians)
[co. Monmouth], 268, 272.
St. Katherine's (St. Katrens) [co.
Middlesex], 256.
St. Lawrence (St. Larrance, St. Laur-
ence):
Christopher, lord Howth, 58.
Sir Christopher, 402, 406, 407.
return of, from Ireland, 404,
trial of, before the Council,
408.
St. Leger (Sentleger, Sentlyger), Sir
Warham, 4, 5.
death of, reported, 449.
influence of, in Cork, 9, 10.
405.
letters from, about the truce in
Ireland, mentioned, 404.
St. Omer (St. Ome, St. Omers, S.
Thomer) [dép. Pas de Calais,
France], 334.
governor of, a prisoner, to be
exchanged, 491.
school at, 337.
St. Peter, monastery of. See Athlone.
St. Poll, conte. See Orléans, François
de.
St. Sebastian, Spain. See San Sebas-
tian.
St.
Trond (St. Truyen) [prov. Lim-
burg, Flanders], 596, 597.
St. Uves, Portugal. See Setubal.
St. Vicht, St. Vict, Luxembourg.
See St. Vith.
St. Vincent (St. Vuesant) [Spain], 504.
St. Vith (St. Vicht, St. Vict, St. Vit)
[Luxembourg], 609, 611.
St. Vuesant, Spain. See St. Vincent.
Sale, Nicholas le, 360.
Sallis, sieur du. See Bar, Etienne de.
Sally. See Sailly.
salt, tax on, 574.
Saltenstall, Sir Richard, lord mayor
of London, 310.
Saluzzo (Salluces, Zalusses) [Piedmont,
Italy], 497.
marquisate of, in dispute, 358.
De L. II-45
706
San Domingo [West Indies], 259, 518.
San Lucar (St. Lucas) [Spain], 498.
San Sebastian (St. Sebastian) [prov.
Viscaya, Spain], 581, 582.
Sancy. See Harlay.
Sandelandis, Sir James, ambassador
of James VI to the United
Provinces, instructions for, 144.
Sandrom, co. Cork. See Shandrum.
Sandwich [co. Kent], 255.
boats from, provision Nieuport,
494.
Sanford :
Mr., 383, 424.
a schoolmaster, in Fetter Lane,
338.
Santander (St. Anderes) [Spain], 581,
582.
Santen. See Zanten.
Santiago (Jago) [San Domingo, West
Indies], 259.
Sarsfeld, William, imprisoned in
Dublin Castle, 81.
Sas van Ghent (Sas) [Zeeland], 568.
Saturnus. See Cecil, William.
Savage (Sauvage):
Sir Arthur, captain, 183, 187, 188,
192, 201, 214, 217, 218, 219 (2),
221, 222, 224, 265, 313, 318,
458.
?
appointed to command in
France, 245.
defeat of, 427.
father of, 183.
"
Edmond, alias Ferderough
McSeneshall, 27.
Patrick, lands of in co. Down, 87.
Savell, Mr., 96.
Savigny, Chrétien de, baron de Rosne,
Mons. de Roan, son of, 371, 377.
Savoy, 196.
Henry IV of France's campaign
in, 495.
duke of. See Charles Emanuel.
Saxony [Germany], proposed visit of
Robert Sidney to, 95.
Scarborough [co. York], 206.
Schenck, col. Martin, mentioned, 101.
Schenkenschanz (Skinks Shonce,
Skonce) [Gelderland], 364, 366,
371, 590.
governor of. See Vorne, Yonker
de.
Scheuren, Jan Peeter van, nominated
burgomaster of Flushing, 518.
Scheveningen (Skeveburgers, Skeveling)
[South Holland], 291, 548.
Schiedam [South Holland], 303.
schools and colleges, mentioned.
See
Douai; Ingolstadt; Liskeard ;
London; Rheims; St. Omer.
Schouwen (Skowe) [Zeeland], island,
518.
Schuder, van, 538.
Scolmuir, Mr., at Tweedmouth, 143.
wife and children of, 143.
Scory, S., letter from, 98.
Scot (Skott), captain, company of, 496.
Sir Thomas, 146.
Scotland, 101, 102, 218, 486.
ambassadors from, 309, 387.
association of, published, 462.
borders of, danger in, 143, 177.
chancellor of. See Maitland;
Stewart.
Council of, 137 (2).
edition of Arcadia printed in, 387.
English horses in, 169.
king of. See James VI.
offensive behaviour of, 357.
parliament in, 137, 139, 309.
position in, 96, 110, 168.
queen of. See Anne.
regent of. See Douglas, James.
rumour of the king of Denmark's
presence in, 372.
ships of, 517, 581.
Spanish intrigues in, 140, 149-50,
154, 159.
Western Isles of, 138, 141.
Scots, captains in Gelderland, 131.
doubtful veracity of, 583.
at Flushing, mistrust of, 345.
in France, 162, 215, 490.
in Ireland, 4, 7, 8, 10, 25, 27, 28,
50, 88, 89.
merchants, in Spain and Portugal,
general arrest of, 490, 504.
in the Spanish service, 355, 356,
514.
in the States' service, 373, 380,
490, 521, 566, 570, 583.
report of the archduke's inten-
tions brought by, 494.
Scotswoman, at Flushing, condemned
to be whipped, 380.
Scrope (Scroope, Scrupe):
Philadelphia, wife of Thomas,
lord Scrope, 204, 400.
Thomas, lord Scrope, 141.
Scudamore (Skudmore), lady Mary,
wife of Sir John Scudamore,
lady of the Bedchamber, 21,
254, 428.
See Sherlock.
Scurlocke.
sca-coal, 548.
Sebastian, don, pretender to the
throne of Portugal, 495, 499,
519.
reported death of, 500.
Sebastian, king of Portugal, death
of, 91,
707
secretary of State, 108, 178.
See Cecil, Robert; Cecil, William ;
Wilson, Thomas.
Sedgrave (Segreave), Richard, baron
of the Irish Exchequer, death
of, 338.
servant of, 338.
Sedgwick, lieutenant, temporarily
serjeant-major at the Brielle,
587.
Sedne. See Sidney.
Segreave, baron. See Sedgrave.
seige operations, at Rheinberg, des-
cribed, 521.
Seignor, the great. See Mahomet III.
Seimor. See Seymour.
Selland.
See Zeeland.
Senlis [dép. Oise, France], 147.
Sentleger, Sentlyger. See St. Leger.
Serrano, Matheo, governor of Sluis,
(Van der Sluys, Van Sluys), an
envoy to Ostend from the Arch-
duke, 554. 557, 558.
enquires for prisoners taken from
wrecked galleys, 602.
refuses to admit Italian
panies, 611, 613.
Sertorius, Mons., 230 note.
Setubal (St. Uves) [Portugal], 490,
491.
com-
Seville (Ceville, Sevilla) [Spain], 493,
497, 498.
Seymour (Seimor) :
Edward, earl of Hertford, 177,
184, 472, 473.
committed to the Tower,
183 (2).
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matrimonial intentions of,
423, 465, 472.
Edward, lord Beauchamp, son of
above, 184.
Frances, countess of Hertford,
184, 192, 197.
lord Henry. 479 (note), 480. Cf
lord Harry.
Seys, Roger, letters from, 113 (2), 114,
117.
'Sgravenweert,
'Sgraven Weerdt,
Holland. See Weert.
Shaab. See Raab.
Shandos, lord. See Bruges, William.
Shandrum (Sandrom), co. Cork, rectory
and vicarage, 74.
Shannon (Shynnen) river, co. Galway,
44, 45, 69.
Sharlocke. See Sherlock.
Shawe (Showe), John, 351.
Sheffield, Edmund, baron Sheffield,
later earl of Mulgrave, 318.
to be appointed to the Brielle,
300, 305, 309, 323, 329,
Sheffield-contd.
governor of the Brielle, complaint
against the absence of, 362.
Sheldon (Shelton), Sir John, 155, 217,
219, 224.
clerk of, 336.
Shelley, Mr., 201.
Shelton. See Sheldon.
Shepheard, Mr., 201.
Sherborne (Sherborn) [co. Dorset],
451, 481.
Sheregold, James, 72.
Sherley (Shirley, Shurley) :
Sir Anthony, 259, 288, 308, 310.
Sir Thomas, paymaster of forces
in the Netherlands, 119 (2), 169,
170, 171, 172, 184, 214, 233,
234, 236, 240, 243, 262.
accounts of, 237, 241, 252,
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258, 267, 269, 272, 280, 292,
308.
260.
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255, 265.
children of, 234.
debts of, 249, 252.
dismissal of, 247, 248, 249,
confusion caused by,
imprisoned, 266.
Privy Council examines, 266.
Sir Robert Sidney's debt to,
256.
Sir Thomas, the younger, 249 (2),
316.
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applies for a company in
Flushing, 251, 257, 258, 260,
263, 264.
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proposes to leave his com-
pany, 325.
coronel, 146.
Sherlock (Scurlocke, Sharlocke, Sher-
loke):
Barnaby, 55, 58, 60, 76.
Patrick, 38, 40.
Sherwood, a priest, 337.
Shethe, Richard, 33.
ships, named:
Advice, 289.
Bonaventure, 289 (2).
Flying Hart of Antwerp, 17 (2).
Garland, 281.
Lion, 454.
Longebarque, of Middelburg, 592.
Lusera, a Spanish galley, 497.
Mackrell, of Flushing, 403.
Mary Rose, 287.
Mere Honour, 289.
Moone, 289.
Pearle, 583.
Repulse, 289.
Revenge, 123.
St. Diego, a Spanish galley, 497.
708
ships, named-contd.
Twelve Apostles, 204.
Unicorn of Flushing, 222.
Victory, 454.
Warspyke, 289.
Shirley. See Sherley.
Showe. See Shawe.
Shrewsbury (Shrosbury), earl of. See
Talbot.
Shropshire, 229.
letters dated from, 8 (2), 97.
Shurley. See Sherley.
Shuttleworth, Sir Richard, justice in
the Welsh marches, death of,
416.
Shynnen, Ireland. See Shannon.
Sidney (Sedne, Sydney):
lady Barbara, wife of Sir Robert,
172, 178, 182, 197, 240, 242,
250, 272, 308, 314, 383, 410,
411, 412, 413, 421, 423, 434,
442, 450, 484, 492 (2).
birth of children to, 113,
193, 233, 401, 418, 419, 617.
changes her brewer, 418,
,
419.
commendation of, 422.
complains against
children's tutor, 434.
concern of, for her husband's
affairs in England, 439, 440.
for her husband's
health, 445, 451.
•
her
concerned with negotiations
for Otford, 407, 408, 415, 416,
428, 458.
concerned with Sir Robert
Sidney's leave, 186 (2), 188,
190 (2), 204, 230, 417, 425,
432, 446, 448, 449, 455, 457,
480.
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desires godparents for her
daughter Barbara, 419, 421.
directions given by, for
repairs at Penshurst, 426, 427.
financial affairs of, 155, 183,
185, 201, 257, 261, 262, 263,
270 (2), 276, 278, 392, 400, 403,
430, 455, 456.
garden of, 226.
godmother to Roland
White's son, 474.
health of, 112, 185, 188,
192, 193, 194, 195, 199, 234,
235, 257, 264, 276, 390, 401,
418, 420 (2), 421, 437, 444, 447,
448, 466, 467.
letters from, mentioned, 384,
388, 392,
Sidney, lady Barbara-contd.
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letters to, 100, 112, 127,
143-147, 152–161,
152-161, 164, 170,
177, 185, 197, 216, 226 (2), 227,
257, 276, 333.
mentioned, 196, 382,
394, 485.
movements of, mentioned
or proposed, in England, 156,
158, 162, 172 (2), 176, 177, 180,
188 (2), 190 (2), 191 (2), 272,
274, 293, 331, 384, 387, 390,
392, 400 (2), 401, 406, 409, 412,
413, 415, 432, 435, 444, 452,
465, 466 (2), 467, 473, 488, 489.
to Flushing, 127, 160,
161, 262, 265, 268, 269, 277 (2),
279 (2), 282, 284, 286 (2), 287,
288, 308, 424, 452.
-, presents given by, 423, 429,
470, 471 (2).
-, presents to, 560, 561, 564,
571, 617.
recommends a captain for
Flushing, 479.
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relations of, with her hus-
band, 145 (2), 159, 456, 457,
469.
servants of, 185, 226.
urged to go to Court to
advance her husband's cause,
390.
visits paid to, 180, 200, 419,
458.
Barbara, daughter of Sir Robert,
birth of, 418, 419.
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christening of, 423, 424 (2).
godparents for, 419, 421.
Elizabeth, daughter of Sir Philip
Sidney, later countess of Rut-
land, 312, 387.
Elizabeth, daughter of Sir Robert,
155.
Francis, 285.
Sidney, Sir Henry, vice-treasurer and
later lord deputy of Ireland,
and president of the Council
of the Marches of Wales, 390.
accounts for money advanced for
the service in Ireland, 22, 23.
accounts of, audit of, delayed,
57 (2), 59, 63.
criticised by the queen. 76.
advised to delay his return to
England, 80.
application for a room at Hampton
Court for, 87.
asks for increased pay for his
soldiers, 67.
asks for supplies, 1, 59, 83, 84.
709
Sidney, Sir Henry-contd.
attacks Shane O'Neill, 1, 3, 20.
bond by, 1.
books sent to, 21.
captured pirate ship to be handed
over to, 71.
commends his auditor to the
Council, 86.
commissions signed by, 17, 50.
complains of his position in Ire-
land, 12.
complaints against, mentioned,
61, 62, 66, 67, 70, 72, 75, 78,
79 (2).
condition of Ireland reported to,
18, 19, 20.
correspondence of, 1–98.
defends his administration
Ireland, 61, 62, 63, 66, 67, 68.
demands of the earl of Essex
of
referred to, 24, 25.
desire of, for his recall, rumoured,
69.
desires troops to resist a feared
French invasion of Ireland,
63 (2).
entertained at Kenilworth Castle,
8.
expected to reside in Wales, 92.
financial affairs of, 1, 51, 68, 71,
77, 80, 81, 85, 93, 218, 465.
gives advice to his successor in
the government of Ireland, 93,
94.
grants the archbishop of Dublin
leave to visit England, 51, 52.
indenture of agreement by, with
Calvagh O'Donnell, copy of, 37.
indictment of treason preferred
against, mentioned, 55.
instructions for, 31.
instructions by, to a governor, 82.
to his messengers to England,
?
55, 67, 68, 80, 83, 84.
inventory of Shane O'Neill's goods
delivered to, 6.
lands of, charge on, 465.
letters of marque granted by, 85.
to make a levy in Wales for the
defence of Ireland, 92.
money and supplies to be sent to,
56, 57.
opinion of, on the claims of the
earl of Ormonde, 11.
order, for the committing of the
earl of Desmond, signed by, 5.
pacifies Connaught, 4.
petition by, on behalf of two
alleged murderers, 98.
petition to, by prisoners in Dublin
castle, 81.
Sidney, Sir Henry, petition to-contd.
by the captains in Ireland,
concerning the allowance for
victuals, 64, 65.
postpones his return to England,
80.
proposals by, for the defence and
government of Ireland, 8 (2),
10 (2), 26-30, 55, 56, 68.
proposals made to, for the reforma-
tion of Northern Ireland, 87-91.
proposed as lord deputy of Ire-
land, 20.
provision for, warrants for pay-
ment for, 31, 49.
recall of, canvassed, 75, 76.
rumoured, 63, 68, 78.
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receipt to, 1.
recommendations by, for
bishoprics, 37, 45, 47.
recommends licences for Mer-
chants Strangers from the Low
Countries to settle in Ireland,
52.
recommends Sir Nicholas Bagnall,
32.
relations of, with lord Buckhurst,
20.
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,
with Walter, earl of Essex,
26, 32, 41, 51.
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earl of Ormonde, 33, 38, 39,
40, 42, 45-48, 50, 51, 53, 54, 57.
with the queen, 61, 63 (2),
66, 69, 72, 75, 76, 78, 92.
reports on the Cess to the Council
and queen, 58, 61-63, 68, 76.
reports the state of Ireland to the
Council, 25, 26-30, 49, 53, 54,
55, 56, 61, 67, 68, 84.
sends for his son Philip to Ireland,
51.
servant of. See Prescot, James.
service of, under Edward VI,
mentioned, 4.
summoned to England to confer
with the queen on his govern-
ment, 78, 79, 83.
views of, concerning his daughter's
marriage, 51.
warnings to, concerning his
enemies and charges against
him, 78-80.
warrants for payments signed by,
16, 17, 81.
Sidney:
Henry, a cousin of Sir Robert, to
have a company, 310, 385, 391.
Henry, of Norfolk, a cousin of
Sir Robert, 300.
accused of engrossing corn,
298 (2), 299, 300, 302, 319, 324.
710
Sidney, Henry, of Norfolk-contd.
, recovery of, 298.
reported death of, 296.
wife of, 296.
captain John, 287, 458.
Katherine, daughter
Robert, birth of, 113.
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412.
of Sir
to go to Flushing, 261, 279.
suggestion of marriage for,
lady Mary, wife of Sir Henry,
anxious for a room at Hampton
Court to be provided for her
husband, 87 (2).
, eager to advance her hus-
band's position, 21.
health of, 87.
letters from, 20, 87 (2).
Mary, daughter of Sir Henry, later
countess of Pembroke. See
Herbert.
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Mary, daughter of Sir Robert,
100, 261, 264, 268, 279, 465.
birthday of, 488.
books for, 321. ·
dances before the queen,
618.
to have a letter from her
father, 270.
suggestion of marriage for,
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412.
Sidney, Sir Philip, 24, 32, 51, 57 (2),
68, 69, 70, 94, 95, 97 (2), 98,
105, 170, 201.
advises his brother to acquire
martial experience, 95.
character of, commended by his
father, 95 (2), 96.
debts of, mentioned, 218.
in Flanders, 57, 104.
to go to the Low Countries, 86.
letters from, 80, 83, 94, 96.
letter from, to his brother, advising
him on his travels, mentioned,
192.
letters to, 2, 53, 84, 86, 97 (2).
matrimonial affairs of, 48.
Sidney, lieut. Philip, 367, 575, 580.
Sidney, Sir Robert, afterwards earl of
Leicester, 55, 94 (2), 99-619
passim.
(i) General.
accused of protecting a debtor,
325.
advice to, from his father, 94, 95,
96.
advised to acquire martial ex-
perience, 95.
affairs of:
advised to exchange Michel-
mersh 429.
Sidney, Sir Robert, affairs of-contd.
building operations of, 153, 427.
financial, 113 (2), 114, 155 (2),
177, 183, 185, 190, 218, 230,
233, 234, 236, 244, 252, 253-4,
257, 261, 262, 263, 270, 272,
277, 296, 299, 305, 308, 310,
399, 400, 401, 402, 403, 419,
424, 425, 430, 435, 439, 466.
granted remainder on the land
of his cousin, 457, 459, 465.
lands of, charge on, 465.
discharge of, dis-
covered, 476, 489.
lawsuit of, 183, 192.
neglected condition of, 485.
negotiations on behalf of, for
Otford Park. See Otford.
approached for the marriage of
his daughter, 412, 413.
asked for tobacco, 432, 434, 475.
asked to assure the queen of
lady Browne's loyalty, 600.
Baynards Castle prepared for, 310.
book dedicated to, 103.
children of, 112, 113, 144, 182,
197, 199, 223, 236, 269, 270,
274, 276, 283, 331, 384, 387,
389, 400, 416, 444, 448, 457.
education of, 227, 269, 424,
434, 437.
health of, 421.
tutor of. See Bird.
See also Sidney, Barbara,
Elizabeth, Katherine, Mary,
Robert, William.
commissioners at Boulogne be-
holden to, 477.
congratulated on his lack of
complicity in the Essex re-
bellion, 507.
correspondence of, 94, 95, 99-619
passim.
employment solicited for, in Ire-
land, 55.
enemies of, 331 (2), 407.
entertains the men of Warwick,
535.
father of. See Sidney, Sir Henry.
letter of advice from, 94.
Flemish gardener recommended
to, 513.
health of, 127, 152, 153 (2), 226,
401, 434, 437, 444, 445, 446,
451, 459, 485, 486, 489.
interested in lieut. Gamage, 467,
470.
letter from, describing his foreign
travels, 95.
711
Sidney, Sir Robert-contd.
letters of, from Holland, arrange-
ments concerning the receipt
of, 384.
a lodging to be procured for, on
his return to England, 483.
in mourning for the earl of Pem-
broke, 500.
movements of, in England, 102-
106, 128-146, 152-159, 205-
216, 332-382, 490-528, 535-
596, 603-619.
details of, mentioned,
99, 100, 130 (3), 131 (2), 132 (3),
134, 152(3), 156, 157(2), 159,
381 (2), 383, 490, 596, 619.
in Flushing, 102-128, 160-
205, 216-329, 382-457, 485-
490, 598.
in the Low Countries, details
of, 101, 126, 176, 284, 289, 291,
366, 383, 411, 457, 469 (3),
470, 471 (2), 472 (2), 478, 485,
531-535, 598, 599.
in Scotland, 101, 102.
his grand tour, 95.
niece of. See Sidney, Elizabeth.
noble descent of, mentioned, 389.
page of, 325.
pensioner of, 506.
personal characteristics :
bad handwriting, 243.
discontent, 259.
forgetfulness, 211.
gallantry, 171, 224, 229, 251,
329.
kindness to Roland White, 331.
languages spoken by, 95, 287.
reputation for levity, 440, 441.
prefers to be in England, 380.
personal property of and presents
to:
armour for, 218, 245.
apparel for, 316.
beer for, 403, 419, 571, 573.
books for, 385, 392, 398, 399,
405, 413, 422, 579, 591.
dog of, 536, 537, 539.
falcons and hawks for, 490, 492,
500.
horses of or for, 229, 251, 354,
383, 410, 469, 571, 577, 578,
579, 591.
compensation for the loss
of, 228, 264, 281, 283, 285,
308, 310, 316.
liveries for, 265.
maps for, 363, 385.
monkeys for, 561.
oranges for, 391.
Sidney, Sir Robert, personal property
of and presents to-contd.
plate of, 313, 316, 318, 319, 321,
322, 327.
Rhenish wine for, 490, 536, 539.
saddle for, 314, 321, 327.
silk stockings for, 262.
Spanish anchor for, 580, 591.
tobacco for, 359, 516, 521.
Turkey carpet for, 462.
wildboar for, 359, 490.
wildboar pies for, 359, 560, 561,
564.
plan of possible French campaign
sent to, 334.
presents made by, 278, 279, 437,
439, 440.
of books to the Bodleian
library at Oxford, 470, 477.
presents promised or expected for,
492, 571, 606, 615.
relations of, with individuals :
with Catherine de Bourbon, 356,
357.
with William Davison, 100.
with ambassador Edmonds, 447.
with Justinus de Nassau, 496.
opinion of M. Valck, 224.
See also Browne, William ;
Cecil, Robert; Cecil, William ;
Devereux, Robert; Eliza-
beth; Howard, Charles ;
Olden-barnevelt ; Sackville,
Thomas; Sidney, lady Bar-
bara; Vere, Francis.
relations of, with the privy
council. See privy council.
with the stationers, 461,
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462.
represented on the stage, 406,
408.
sale of a jewel by, to William
lord Pembroke, draft agree-
ment of, 519.
servants of. See Golding;
Jacques; James; Kirwin;
Lockyar; Oldisworth.
steward of, 206.
supports captain Baskervile's
claim to Wedgnock Park,
316, 323.
supports a parliamentary can-
didate, 535.
uncle of. See Dudley, Robert,
earl of Leicester.
uses influence for Harry Sidney,
319.
wife of. See Sidney, lady Bar-
bara.
712
Sidney, Sir Robert-contd.
(ij) career of.
advancement sought for, from
the queen, 99, 100, 145, 152,
153 (2), 158, 218, 254, 258,
281, 389, 390, 391, 394, 424,
531.
advice and warning to, con-
cerning his career, 94, 246,
331, 332, 354, 397 (2), 398,
404, 449, 484, 485, 534, 619.
advised to ask for the same
position as his father, 390.
embassy of, to France, 144, 145,
146 (6), 147.
memorandum on, 147-8.
congratulated on not being a
peace commissioner, 451.
hindrances to the promotion of,
mentioned, 246, 389, 391,
394 (2), 399, 455.
hopes of promotion for, 345,
440, 441, 497.
knight of the shire for Kent,
293, 294.
negotiations concerning the lord
presidency of Wales for, 383,
389, 390, 392, 394, 418, 419,
421, 422, 424, 427, 435.
not likely to obtain the gover-
norship of Jersey, 476, 477.
place asked for, in the army in
England, 381.
proposed employment for, in
France, 262, 487, 516.
proposed as lord deputy, 243,
299, 300 (2), 312, 329, 332.
proposed as privy councillor,
322, 355.
proposed as vice-chamberlain,
200, 265, 297, 309, 311, 313,
316, 317, 321, 327, 329, 355,
448, 488.
proposed to carry the Garter to
duke of Wurtemburg, 275, 279.
rumours of baronage for, 297,
313, 315, 317, 320, 391.
service of, in Scotland, 102.
services of, not adequately re-
warded, 363.
stands for the Cinque Ports, 234,
236, 238, 245, 246, 254, 256,
257, 258, 272.
(iij) as Governor of Flushing.
absence of, from Flushing, with
the army, acquiesced in, by
Elizabeth, 469.
commented upon, 594.
accounts of, 240, 278, 285, 417,
419, 423.
Sidney, Sir Robert, as Governor of
Flushing-contd.
advised to defer his return to
England, 419.
advised to keep the need to
strengthen the town before the
mind of the queen, 442, 559.
advised to retain his government,
410, 421, 453.
advised to write to Cecil to
explain his late departure for
Flushing, 382.
allowance made to, for liveries
for his servants, 488.
anxious for command in Nether-
land army, 231, 232, 235,
236, 241, 246, 250 (2), 339.
approval of, asked for the
marriage of a captain of the
garrison to the daughter of
Jacques Gelee, 520.
arrests Joles' clothes in
Flushing, 321.
asked for instructions con-
cerning a demand for in-
demnity by the governor of
Ostend, 370.
asked for help towards his
ransom by a galley prisoner,
519.
asked to have beer sent to
Flushing free of custom, 568.
asked for news from England,
436.
asked to send reinforcements to
Ostend, 516, 522.
asked to urge the defence of
Zeeland on prince Maurice
and Olden-Barnevelt, 598.
assured of the loyalty of the
garrison of Flushing to the
queen, 504-506.
captains of, complaint against,
reply to, 509.
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recommendations for the
appointment of, 261, 386,
479 (2), 480, 485, 488.
rights in relation to, 219,
220, 221 (2), 325, 479, 481.
See also under Flushing.
charges against, 326 (2).
command of the English forces
in the Netherlands expected
for, 461, 464.
command of horse company for,
258, 262, 263, 264, 266, 269,
272.
as commander of English forces
in the Netherlands, Elizabeth's
attitude to, 468.
713
Sidney, Sir Robert, as Governor of
Flushing-contd.
company of, in Flushing, 260,
354.
clerk of, 361 (2).
, pay for, not forthcoming,
401.
proposal to disband, 388.
reinforcements to be asked
for, 400.
conduct of, at battle of Nieuport,
commented upon, 471, 472 (2),
474, 477, 478 (2).
deputies of, and his relations
with them. See Browne;
Uvedall.
detained in England by a law
suit over his uncle's lands, 581.
leave of absence for, negotia-
tions for, 112, 120, 121, 123,
160, 167, 169, 171, 173-179,
181, 186, 188, 196, 198, 202-
205, 226 (2), 227, 229-231,
241, 242, 246, 249, 251 (2),
253, 257 (2), 293, 294-296,
305, 306, 310-317, 320-322,
324, 328, 329, 391, 392, 394,
396, 397, 399, 400-403,
405 (2), 407, 409, 410, 412,
413, 415–418, 422-425, 427,
429, 430, 432, 434-436, 444-
446, 448, 449, 454, 455 (2),
457-459, 462, 464-468, 470-
475, 477, 479–490.
letter of the Council to, con-
cerning abuses in Flushing,
mentioned, 391, 392.
lieutenant of, Mr. Arthur, 361.
naval escort provided for, by
prince Maurice, 535.
, by the English navy, 489.
negotiations of, concerning sup-
plies for Flushing, 167, 171,
173, 174, 178, 181, 182, 183,
184, 195, 225, 450.
news of Spanish activity to be
kept secret for fear of his
recall before he desired it, 348.
opinion of, on the strength of
companies in the Low
Countries, 318.
pleasure expressed in Flushing
at his expected return, 364,
367.
position and policy of, 129, 130,
132, 158, 199, 202, 206, 210,
238-9, 244, 250, 256, 264,
292, 330.
recall of, expected in the event
of the Spanish invasion of
England, 381.
Sidney, Sir Robert, as Governor of
Flushing-contd.
recommends the establishment
of a staple of the Merchant
Adventurers in Flushing, 309,
311.
refuses to send troops from
Flushing to England, 382, 383.
regulations of, concerning
travellers to Flushing, 287.
relations of, with the States of
Zeeland, 308, 330.
2
with the States General,
119, 135, 244, 360, 378, 389,
438.
advised to accept
promotion from them, 456.
financial difficulties,
388, 401, 417, 419, 423, 425,
430, 431.
reported promotion
of, by them, to command the
English forces in place of Sir
Francis Vere, 456, 457, 458 (2).
to secure the payment of the
States' debt to Elizabeth, if
his garrison is to be strength-
ened, 480 (2), 483.
surgeon of. See Derrick.
, wages of, 537.
termination of appointment of,
rumours of, mentioned, 330,
331, 332, 333.
Sidney:
unable to get a boat to
Flushing, 381, 382.
urged to secure the return of
absent captains, 372.
urged to write to the Council of
State on the condition of
affairs in the Netherlands, 417.
views of, on reinforcement of
Flushing, mentioned, 329, 331,
333.
wine to be provided for, 363.
>
Robert, son of Sir Robert, birth
of, 193, 194 (2), 195, 197, 199,
205.
commendation of, 422, 448.
endorsement by, 148.
at Court, 457.
Thomas, brother of Sir Robert,
152.
?
William, son of Sir Robert, 164,
176, 177 (2), 178, 185, 191, 238,
259, 260, 265, 266, 270, 272,
305, 465.
presented to the queen, 619.
birthday of, 413.
godson of princess of Orange,
127.
714
Sidney, William, son of Sir Robert-
contd.
>
guardian for, 261.
illness of, 274, 276, 333.
learns to read, 227.
remains in England, 279.
tutor for, 227, 277, 279.
>
upbringing of, 269, 270.
captain William, 458.
captain, 310.
captain, company of, gentleman
of, 575, 580.
captain, cousin of Sir Robert,
advances pay for lieut. Gamage,
467.
captain, cousin of Sir Robert, to
go to Flushing, 473.
captain, cousin of Sir Robert, to
grant Sir Robert Sidney the
reversion on his lands, 182,
457, 459, 465.
captain, wife of, 575.
lieutenant, 305.
lieutenant or captain, attempt to
obtain a company for, 251, 252,
256, 257, 258, 260, 262, 263,
264.
mistress, cousin of Sir Robert,
176.
cousin of Sir Robert, 413, 419.
Sigismund III, king of Poland (1588)
and Sweden (1590–1604), 349.
deposed, 463.
uncle of. See Charles IX.
signet, clerks of the, weary of dispatch
writing, 381.
signet chamber, 470.
Silesia, proposed visit of Robert Sidney
to, 95.
Silly, Antoine de, comte de Rochepot,
French ambassador to Spain,
485.
Simmons, John, 171.
Simple, captain William (Simple the
Scot), 154.
Sinan Pasha (Sinan Bassa), defeat of,
rumour of, 181.
Singleton, a priest, 207.
Sion [co. Middlesex], 451.
Siriacquo. See Çubiaur, Pedro.
Sirick-sea, Siricksee, Sirixea, Holland.
See Zierikzee.
Sittingbourne [co. Kent], 329.
Skeret (Skerret):
Roulond, 1.
William, merchant of Galway, 1.
Skerries [co. Dublin], Sir H. Sidney
lands at, 25.
Skeveburgers, Skeveling, South Hol-
land. See Scheveningen.
Skinks Skonce, Shonce, Gelderland.
See Schenkenschanz.
Skottenburgh. See Ostend.
Skowe, island, Zeeland. See Schouwen.
Skreen (Skryne), co. Meath, deanery,
72.
Skudamore, Skudmore. See Scudamore.
Slabbard, Godfrey, alias Cotten, 52.
Slamanons Kruft [co. Stirling], 144.
Slane, co. Meath, deanery, 73.
Slane, baron. See Fleming, James.
Sligo, 88.
Sluis, (Sluce, Sluice, Sluse, Sluys)
[Zeeland], 213, 341, 356, 494,
511, 515, 517, 536, 561, 581,
602, 607.
attack on, contemplated, 600,
601.
report of, 356.
boats from, in the Spanish service,
captured, 506.
companies in, unpaid, 611.
concentration of Spanish forces at,
513, 611, 617, 618.
governor of. See Serrano, Matheo.
harbour, fort built opposite, on
Cadzand, 618.
Italian deserter from, confession
of, 604, 605, 608.
magistrates of, order to, from the
Infanta, 517.
materials of war collected at, 604.
mutiny in, 334.
news from, 524, 545, 580, 602,
616 (2).
prisoners at, English, 491, 519,
580, 599.
design of, to escape, frus-
trated, 492.
to be exchanged for the
admiral of Arragon, 503.
to be moved, 510.
>
offer help against the
Spaniards, 514, 544.
soldiers from, captured, 614.
Spanish galleys at, 388, 526, 583,
584, 610, 611.
attack on, feared, 491.
failure of, 572.
attempt to engage, 527.
design to attack Flushing
with, 616, 617, 618.
expected, 574, 599.
shortage of crews for, 584.
States' ships off, 612.
asked to receive deserters
from the Spanish forces, 497.
Sluys Point, 346.
Smart, Mr., 230.
Smermore (Fandemore in text) [co.
Louth], 71.
715
Smith (Smythe):
captain, 103, 367, 381.
, company of, 364, 367 (2).
customer, house of, in Fenchurch
street, 244.
Dick, 490.
John, of Lancashire, 335.
Otwell, 266.
paymaster of the forces in
France, 277.
Robert, mercenary, 207.
Thomas, clerk of the Council, 198,
237, 392, 397.
Sir Thomas, grants of land by,
90.
petition of, 12, 13.
plantation of Ards by, 27.
Snagge, Thomas, attorney general of
Ireland, 69, 76.
instructions to, on deputation to
England, 83.
a priest, 207.
Snowden,
Soest [Holland], 409.
solicitor-general. See Fleming.
Solms, (Zolmes, Johns, p. 296):
Ernest, count of, 121, 129.
George Everard, count of, 239,
296, 367, 369, 372, 382, 409,
496, 503, 558, 562.
death of, 572.
(Sollome), prince of, 379.
Somerset :
Edward, earl of Worcester, 156,
203, 246, 268, 312, 381, 397,
398, 408.
daughters of. See Guildford;
deputy Master of Horse,
308.
letter from, mentioned, 399.
proposed as lord President
of the North, 248.
Henry, lord Herbert of Chepstow,
son of the earl of Worcester,
marriage of, 462, 470.
William, lord Herbert, son of the
earl of Worcester, 268.
death of, 312.
Somes, alderman, 327.
daughter of, 327.
Sone, ensign, 478 (2).
Sorley Boy, attacks Carrickfergus, 25.
brother of, 66.
Petre.
composition with, 30.
occupies the Glynnes, 28 (2).
petition of, 29.
son of, 66.
treats with Sir Henry Sidney, 27.
Soute, Morocco. See Ceuta.
Southampton (Hampton) [co. South-
ampton), 145.
Southampton, earl of. See Wriothes-
ley.
Southcote (Suthcots), John, judge of
the Queen's Bench, daughter
of, 337.
South Holland, province, 209, 216,
284, 335.
dispute between Zeeland and,
230, 232, 239, 241, 264.
Estates of, 205, 212, 267, 291.
soldiers from, sent to Flanders,
129, 160.
Spanish attack on, 198.
Spa (Spaw) [prov. Liège, Belgium],
446.
waters of, 229.
Spain (Spayne), 332, 576.
arms for, from Lubeck, 359.
army of, assembled to sail against
the Netherlands, poor morale
of, 498.
arrest of foreign merchant ships
in, 490, 491 (2), 493 (2), 507,
508, 509.
directed against the export
of gold and plate, 509.
arrest of Netherlands merchants
and seamen in, 358.
attacks neutrals, 358 (2).
bankruptcies in, caused by loss
of treasure fleet, 518.
coinage of, used in the Spanish
Netherlands, 507.
Council of, wearied with the war
in the Netherlands, 436.
courier from, 336.
expedition against, planned, 562.
expedition from, to Ireland,
rumoured preparations for, 578.
foreign merchants in, accounts of,
seized, 504, 507.
imprisoned for trading with
the enemy, 504.
hostile relations of, with Portugal,
91.
infanta of. See Isabella.
king of.
III.
merchants of, 290.
money expected from, for the
Netherlands campaigns, 354.
news from, 493, 497-499, 501,
517, 563, 581.
See Philip II; Philip
preparations for war in, 114, 140,
159, 161, 165, 166, 177, 189,
227, 257, 259, 269, 271, 300,
316, 317, 318, 490, 491, 493 (2),
494, 495 (2), 504, 515.
prisoners from, return or escape
of, 493, 497, 517, 563, 581, 582,
619.
716
Spain-contd.
prisoners in, commissary sent to
procure the release of, 585.
relations of, with the United
Provinces. See under United
Provinces.
report of despatch of troops to
Calais from, 349 (2).
ships for, to be built at Dunkerque,
by Italians, 495.
ships or fleet of, 91, 204, 303, 317,
388, 392.
captured by Dutch mer-
chantmen, 492, 597.
captured, sale of booty from,
2
•
615.
defeated by English mer-
chant ships, 459.
>
expected in the Nether-
lands, 580, 581, 582, 583, 584,
593, 599.
merchant, 300.
"
movements of, mentioned,
227, 287, 289, 300, 301, 347,
348, 382, 390, 501, 524, 578.
"
rumoured preparation of,
451, 519.
rumoured wreck of, on the
Irish coast, 495.
sunk by the Dutch, prisoners
from, list of, mentioned, 606.
treasure, 300, 377, 378.
attacked by English
captured, 349 (2), 516
return of, 493.
wrecked, 497,
•
ships, 498.
>
(2).
518.
497, 498,
wrecked on the Flanders
>
coast, 601, 602, 603, 604.
soldiers of, levied in Africa, 498.
son of an English Catholic in, 351.
trade with, restrictions on, at
Embden, rumoured, 512.
treachery of, 310.
Spain and England, relations between:
agent of Philip II, in England, 207.
ambassador of Spain, in England.
See Spes.
attitude of Elizabeth to rumours of
Spanish invasion, 261.
desire for peace in England, 314,
385, 398, 402, 423, 443 (2), 445.
Elizabeth desires peace conference
to be held at Canterbury, 448.
Elizabeth desires to treat with a
plenipotentiary, 444.
Elizabeth gives audience to
Spanish envoy, 441 (2).
Spain and England, relations
between-contd.
English preparations against
Spain, 124, 141, 159, 173, 175,
230, 261, 271, 274, 278, 282,
317, 318, 319.
envoy from the archduke to
Elizabeth. See Verreicken.
envoy sent to the archduke by
Elizabeth, 428.
expedition against Spain in 1597,
291 (2).
fear in England of an alliance
between Spain and Scotland,
151.
hostility of Philip II toward
England, 95, 149, 318.
invasions of England projected
or feared, 159, 181, 271, 318,
324, 358, 380, 381, 382, 383 (2),
384, 387, 451.
opinion in England divided on
question of continuing the war,
356, 404.
peace negotiations, 387, 388 (2),
390, 396, 399, 402, 403, 404,
410, 423, 484, 485.
at Boulogne, arrangements
for and progress of, 425, 439,
440, 441, 443, 444 (2), 445, 446,
451 (2), 453, 454 (2), 455, 458,
459, 461, 462, 463, 464, 469,
473, 474, 475, 476.
?
English commissioners
for, named, 430, 438, 447, 455.
Cf. 457.
failure of, 393.
rumours or expectations of peace,
109, 356, 385, 387, 392, 409,
423, 442 (2), 446, 463.
Spanish affairs considered by the
English Privy Council, 257.
trade between the two countries,
206, 237, 238, 291, 293, 294,
296, 443.
See also Philip II, intrigues of, in
Ireland.
Spaniards, in South America, attacks
on. 516.
Spanish grammar and dictionary. See
under books.
Sparhawke, commissary, 124, 379, 537.
Spencer :
Sir John, daughter of, 331.
lieutenant, 322, 326, 473.
Spes, Guerrando de, Spanish am-
bassador, 10.
Spilman, Mr., 172.
Spinola (Spinlo):
Ambrosio, marquis de, 617.
717
Spinola contd.
Frederic (a new General, an
Italian, a young man), privateer
on the Spanish side, 388, 489,
490, 494, 511, 517, 520.
brother of, 602.
displeased by the refusal of
the governor of Sluis to admit
Italian companies into the
town, 611.
design of, on Flushing, re-
ported, 616 (2), 617, 618.
enquires about prisoners
taken from wrecked galleys, 611.
expected in the Netherlands
with galleys, 582, 584. See also
Spain, ships of.
,
, goes to Brussels after the
wreck of his fleet, 602.
at Sluis, 602, 607.
refuses to exchange a
prisoner, except for an Italian,
611.
"
reported intentions of, to
fortify Cadzand, 604, 605, 608,
610.
Spires (Spyres) [Germany], conference
of German princes at, 378.
Stackallan (Staccallan) [co. Meath],
rectory, 73.
Stafford (Stafforde):
Edward, baron Stafford, 92.
Sir Edward, expected to become
principal Secretary, 120, 220,
244, 294, 320, 324.
Privy Councillor, 293, 294,
297.
Mary, baroness Stafford, 265.
Mr., 290.
Staffordshire, 325.
stage, the, representation of the battle
of Turnhout on, 406, 408.
Staines (Stanes) [co. Middlesex], 169.
Stamullin (Stamollen), co. Meath,
vicarage, 72.
Standley. See Stanley.
Stanes, co. Middlesex. See Staines.
Stanhope:
Edward [of the Council of the
North], 183, 184.
Edward [Doctor of Laws], 183,
184.
John, later Sir John, 122, 165,
170, 175, 190, 192, 196, 201,
202, 203, 251, 252, 254, 295,
413, 424, 434, 444, 456, 473,
474, 486.
advice of, to Sir Robert
Sidney, 259.
"
approached on behalf of
Sir Robert Sidney, 433.
Stanhope, John—contd.
>
appointment of, as chan-
cellor of the duchy of Lancaster,
486.
expected, 429.
as a member of the
"
Privy Council, expected, 435.
•
connection of, with Sir
Robert Cecil, 274.
،،
letter from, 120.
, opposes Sir Robert Sidney's
return, 320.
possible treasurer of the
Chamber, 203.
stands for vice-chamber-
lain, 248, 263, 286, 297, 314,
327.
Stanley (Standley):
Alice, dowager countess of Derby,
marries the lord Keeper, 489.
Elizabeth, countess of Derby,
268, 317, 452.
Sir George, letter to, from the
queen, 7.
Henry, earl of Derby, 41.
colonel Sir William, 188, 207,
340, 341.
servant of, 337.
[William] son of, projected
marriage of, 188.
William, earl of Derby, 268.
, presents children's play in
St. Paul's, 415.
an Englishman on Walcheren,
343.
Stanmer, John, 276, 278, 279, 282.
Star Chamber, court of, 46, 177, 469.
concerned with the earl of Essex,
420 (3), 432, 437, 439, 468.
concerned with Harry Sidney,
298, 299, 301, 319, 324.
copies of speeches made in, men-
tioned, 420, 432, 439.
to investigate outrages in Pens-
hurst Park, 467.
States General. See United Provinces
(iv).
Stathoulder, the," a traitor at Flush-
ing, 519.
stationers, 457, 461, 462,
Stationers' company, asked to suppress
a book, 459.
steelyard (Stilliard), merchants of,
ordered to leave the realm, 310.
Steenbergen (Stoenberghen) [North
Brabant], lack of provisions in,
105.
Steenwijk (Steenwyck) [Overyssel,
Holland], garrisoned, 105.
siege of, unlikely, 121,
718
Stephenson (Stevenson, Stevynson),
Thomas, of Carrickfergus, 11,
17 (2).
Steven, Mr., 274.
Stevens, Mr., 400.
Stevenson. See Stephenson.
Stewart:
Francis, earl of Bothwell, 142.
accomplices of, 136, 143.
at Falkirk, 141.
at Holyrood, 142.
English support for, 136,
137, 140.
>
in league with Papists, 143.
soldiers required against,
138.
to be expelled from England,
140.
James, late chancellor of Scotland,
139.
William, earl of Pittenweem, 144.
Stilliard. See steelyard.
Stirling [Scotland], letter dated at,
144.
Stockton-on-Tees (Stockton at Eyes)
[co. Durham], 207.
Stoenberghen, North Brabant.
See
Steenbergen.
Stoke Poges (Stoke) [co. Bucks.], 534.
Stokes, Edward, 73.
Stokestown (Stokeston), co. Meath,
73.
Stone (island [? co. Down], letter
dated from, 1.
Stoneleigh (Stonley), co. Warwick,
535.
Stoner, a Jesuit, 207.
Stonyhurst (Stonnihurst), Richard, in
the enemy's service, 338.
Helen, wife of, daughter of William
Copley, 338.
Straelen (Straele, Straeten) [Rhenish
Prussia], 116 (2).
mutiny in, 290.
Straeten rectius Straelen.
Strand, the. See London.
Strange, Thomas le, 32, 94.
Strangford (Strongforde) [co. Down],
88 (3), 90 (2).
Strasbourg (Strasburg) [Alsace], 196.
letters dated at, 100, 180.
Strasse. See Strozzi.
Strayts, the. See Gibraltar.
Strongforde, co. Down. See Strangford.
Strozzi (Strasse) Philip, colonel in
chief of the French infantry,
34, 75.
Studer, captain, 550.
Studley, Mr., 269, 270.
wife of, 270.
Stukely, Thomas, 75, 83, 84.
plot of, 86.
service of, refused by Elizabeth, 9.
Sturmius, Dr., 96.
Sueden, Suethen. See Sweden.
Suffolk, dukes of. See Brandon.
Sunninghill [co. Berks], 144.
surgical instruments, 571.
Sussex, 324, 456.
Sir Robert Sidney's lands in,
101, 155.
Sussex, earl of. See Ratcliffe.
Suthcots, John. See Southcote.
Sutphen, Holland. See Zutphen.
Swart Joos (Joose, Joyce), 502, 509,
510, 516.
Swayne, Dr., 453.
Sweden (Sueden, Suethen, Swethen):
chancellor of, executed, 463.
king of. See Charles IX; Sigis-
mund III.
parliament of, deposes king Sigis-
mund, 463.
proposed visit of Robert Sidney
to, 95.
religious wars in, between Sigis-
mund III and his uncle, 349.
sweet wines, lease of, 486, 487, 488,
489.
Sweiburgh, duke of.
Zwei-
See
brücken.
Swetman, John, of Castle Ellis, 30.
Swiss, in the Netherlands army, 359.
360, 361.
Swolle, Holland. See Zwoll.
Sydney. See Sidney.
Sypestein, Martin van, 393.
Syricksea, Syrycksea, Holland. See
Zierikzee.
Taesborow, Mr., 267.
Taghmon, co. Westmeath, rectory, 73.
Talbot (Talbott):
Gilbert, earl of Shrewsbury, 177,
192, 218, 222, 286, 397, 459.
ambassador to Henry IV,
245.
eldest daughter of, rumoured
marriage of, 417.
kennel of, 282.
•
Mary, countess of Shrewsbury,
192, 195, 198.
W., imprisoned in Dublin Castle,
81.
Talbottes Town, co. Down. See Bally-
halbert.
Tallaghe, co. Cork. See Tullagh.
Tample Bodan, co. Cork. See Temple-
bodan.
719
Tamplegale, co. Cork. See White-
church.
Tassis (Taxis), Jean Baptiste de,
Spanish ambassador in France,
336.
wife of, 336.
Ted, John, of Carrickfergus, payment
to, 11.
Tempel (Temple), Olivier de, 516, 558,
581.
Tempest, Mr., a priest, 350, 351.
Templebodan (Drommore or Tample
Bodan), co. Cork, vicarage, 74.
Templeroan (Templeyrvan), co. Cork,
vicarage, 74.
Templerobin (Robert's Chapel), co.
Cork, chapel, 74.
Templeyrvan, co. Cork. See Temple-
roan.
Tenon, France. See Thonon les Bains.
Terceira (Terceras) [Azores], 294, 328.
Terence, quoted, 550.
Tergoes (Tergoos, Tergow) [Zeeland],
508, 511, 513, 517, 523.
companies in, 589.
Henrick Lenartson of, shipper,
statement of, 581.
mare from, for Sir Robert Sidney,
577, 578, 579.
Terlon, captain, 530.
company of, 564.
Terneuzen
(la Neuse, Tornews,
Tournese, Tourneuse, Tourneuss,
Turneuse) [Zeeland], 216, 359.
513, 544, 609.
companies in, 589.
letter dated from, 617.
Termonfeckin (Termoundfacan) [co.
Louth], commission dated at,
50.
Terone. See Tyrone.
Terryll, Spanish agent in England,
207.
Tertole, Zeeland. See Tholen.
Tervere, Walcheren. See Veere.
Tessel, Tessell, Holland. See Texel.
Teudley, co. Kent. See Tudeley.
Texel (Tessel, Tessell) [North Holland],
291, 541.
Enkhuisen (Ancasan) on, Tunne-
man of, 340.
report of intended betrayal of,
to the Spaniards, 341.
ships at, ready to join the English
fleet, 576.
Thames, river, bridge to be built over,
380, 383.
ships to guard, 454.
Theobalds
(Tibballs, Tibbols) [co.
Middlesex], 119, 162, 163, 166,
217, 257, 387, 475.
Thiérache (Tirasche)
[dép. Aisne,
France], archdeaconry, 323.
Thinne. See Thynne.
Thirkeld (Thirkle, Thyrkill), Henry,
papist, 336, 348, 350, 351.
confession of, 335–6, 351.
Tholen (Tertole) island [Zeeland], 374,
378, 539, 545, 547, 548.
companies in, 589.
Thomas (Tom), a messenger, 196, 243,
266, 270 (2), 285, 302, 327, 330,
488.
Thomas, John, alias Mostion, farmer of
monastery of Kilcreevanty, 43.
signs order committing the earl
of Desmond, 5.
Thomastown, co. Kildare, rectory, 72.
Thomkins. See Tomkins.
Thomond. See Clare.
Thomond, earl of.
Connor.
See O'Brien,
Thonon les Bains (Tenon) [dép. Haute-
Savoie, France], 579.
college pro propaganda fide at,
579.
Throckmorton (Throgmorton):
lady Anne, wife of Sir Arthur, 22.
Sir Arthur, 222.
captain, later called Sir John (the
serjeant-major), 155, 381, 382,
385, 402, 473.
letters from, 349, 586, 599 (3).
serjeant major at Flushing,
sends news of Gilpin's death,
599.
Sir Thomas, 323.
Thuillerie (Tuillerye), Coignet de, 206.
Thursby, Mr., 379.
Thynne (Thinne):
one of Raleigh's captains, 163.
Mr., displeased by his son's
prospective marriage, 186.
Thyrkill. See Thirkeld.
Tibballs, Tibbols, co. Middlesex. See
Theobalds.
Tielmont, Tienen, Brabant. See Tirle-
mont.
Tiler, a messenger, 402.
Timoole (Tymold), co. Meath, vicarage,
72.
Tipperary, county, 5, 10, 30.
Tirasche, France. See Thiérache.
Tirconnell (Conaly, Connaly, Tyr-
connell), 4, 37 (3).
Tirine, co. Galway. See Tuam.
Tirlemont (Tienen, Tielmont, Trel-
mont, Tylmont) [Brabant], 248,
595, 596, 597.
Tiron. See Tyrone,
720
tobacco, 359, 432, 437, 516, 521.
as cure for headache, 434.
high trinidado, 475.
Toledo, count Fuentes of. See
Azevedo.
Tolhuys (Tolehuis, Tolhowse) [Gelder-
land, Holland], 584.
Tom. See Thomas.
Tomkins (Thomkins):
Mr., 306.
wife of, 306.
Mr.. commissary at Flushing, 167,
299.
Tongres (Tongheren, Tongeren) [prov.
Limburg, Flanders], 596, 597.
Tonneman. See Tunneman.
Tonsi, Joan Pinto, an Italian, 208.
Tooting [co. Surrey], 475.
Torbay [co. Devon], 59.
Tornews, Zeeland. See Terneuzen.
Tottenham Park [in Great Bedwyn,
co. Wilts.], 472, 473.
Touchet, Mrs., 186.
Toudorf, Mons., 349.
Tournay, Tourney [Hainault], garri-
soned by the archduke, to
prevent mutiny, 606.
Tournese, Tourneuse, Tourneuss,
Zeeland. See Terneuzen.
Tournholt, Belgium. See Turnhout.
Tower, keeper of Records in the, 175.
lieutenant of the. See Bartle;
Blount; Drury.
See also under London, places in.
Townsend :
lady Jane, later lady Berkeley,
marriage of, 324.
Mr., 462.
Tracy, Mr., 98, 200.
trade and commerce:
complaint against the export of
corn from England in time of
scarcity, 464, 468.
embargo on the export of corn
to Spain from the Netherlands,
291 (2).
"
negotiations for, 290, 296.
embargo on trade with England
and Spain, at Embden,
rumoured, 512.
feared effect of peace between
England and Spain on Nether-
lands trade, 409.
French embargo on Spanish trade,
364.
measures against foreign mer-
chants in Spain, for trading
with the enemy, 504, 507, 508,
509.
piracy off Margate, 536.
trade and commerce-contd.
proposal that trade between the
Spanish and independent
Netherlands should be licensed,
372, 506, 507, 549, 568.
trade between the Spanish and
free Netherlands in certain
goods, licensed, 562, 563.
licences for, countermanded,
565, 566.
trade with the Indies necessary
to the Netherlands, 378.
Travers, Richard, 72.
treasurer at War, abolition of office
of, 249, 253.
See Flood; Sherley.
treasurer, the lord.
Thomas.
See Sackville,
treasury, officials of, gifts for, enquiry
concerning, 467.
Trémoïlle, Claude de la (Mons. de
Trimouille), duke of Thouars,
349.
Trent, Council of, 149.
Trenthe, Holland. See Twenthe.
Tresver, Walcheren. See Veere.
Trim (Tryme) [co. Meath], deanery,
73.
letter dated at, 49.
Trimleston, P., imprisoned in Dublin
castle, 81.
Trimouille, Mons. de. See Trémoïlle.
Trinity Island [Lough Key, co. Ros-
common], monastery, farm of,
44.
Trobly, co. Meath. See Trubley.
Tromieben [? Luxembourg], 611.
Tromsen, burgomaster of Flushing,
574.
Troyes [dép. Aube, France], 35.
Trubley (Trobly), co. Meath, rectory,
72.
Trustane's town, co. Limerick. See
Dunnaman.
Tryme, co. Meath. See Trim.
Tuam (Tirine), co. Galway, St. John
the Baptist's monastery in, 43.
Tucker, Mr., 312.
Tudeley (Teudley) [co. Kent], 535.
Tuillerye. See Thuillerie.
Tullagh (Tallaghe), co. Cork, rectory
and vicarage, 75.
Tullylease (Tullaghleese), co. Cork,
vicarage, 74.
Tumond, earl of. See Thomond.
Tunbridge [co. Kent], 535.
Tunis [North Africa], letter dated at,
97.
Tunneman (Tonneman), of Enkhuisen,
340.
721
Turenne (Thuren), vicomte de. See United Provinces-contd.
la Tour, Henri de.
See Mohammed III.
Turk, the.
Turks, defeat of, at Raab, 349.
in the Spanish camp at Ostend,
567, 569.
Turkey, peace between emperor and,
rumoured, 318.
war against, 181, 371.
turkey carpets, 462.
price of, 615.
Turner:
Christopher, 352.
Dr. Robert, 352.
Turneuse, Zeeland. See Terneuzen.
Turnhout (Tournholt, Turnhold, Turn-
holt, Turnhow) [Belgium], 198,
366.
capture of, represented on the
stage, 406, 408.
Tuscany, princess of. See Medicis,
Marie de.
Tweedmouth (Twedmouth besyd Ber-
wick), Berwick-on-Tweed, 143.
Twenthe (Trenthe) [Overyssel, Hol-
land], 215.
Spanish troops withdrawn from,
212.
Tylmont, Brabant. See Tirlemont.
Tymold, co. Meath. See Timoole.
Tyrconnell. See Tirconnell.
Tyrone, 13.
Tyrone, Terone, Tiron, earl of. See
O'Neill, Hugh.
Tyrrye, David, 74.
Udall. See Uvedall.
Ullagh, co. Limerick.
Ulster, province, 4, 8, 20, 22, 50, 61,
See Oola.
452.
condition of, 18, 25, 84.
garrison planted in, 487.
pacification of, 28.
plan for reformation of, 87-91.
plantation of, plan for, 12-15.
revenue of, 29.
Scotch threat to, 10.
Umpton. See Unton.
United Provinces:
(i) General.
admiral of. See Nassau, Jus-
tinus de.
agent of, at Blois, 386.
artillery in Flushing mostly owned
by, 451.
disaffection
amongst, reported,
480.
English forces in. See Brielle;
Flushing; Low Countries;
Ostend, garrison of.
Englishmen in the service of,
imprisoned at Sluis, possibility
of release of, 491.
financial affairs of, 158, 242, 345,
359, 366, 377, 400, 417, 431,
438, 460, 462, 464 (2), 483, 491,
495, 572, 574, 596, 613, 614.
fleet or ships of:
arrest of, by the Spaniards, 358.
attacked by the people of
Dunkerque, 365.
commander of. See Vander
Doos.
movements of, referred to, 348,
366 (2), 370, 373, 376, 377 (2),
378, 385, 386, 425, 573, 576.
return of, effect of, 438.
with plunder, from the
East Indies, 373, 377 (2),
378 (2).
Spanish fleet sent to attack,
377, 387.
warships of, to convoy a ship
to England, 354.
lost in a tempest, 541.
needed for the defence
>
of Flushing, 354, 513.
forces of:
await the arrival of troops from
England, 431.
the
book of articles for
disciplining of, 593.
criticism of, 586, 606.
left on guard at home during
the Brabant campaign, 583,
589, 590 (2).
numbers of, in the field,
estimates of, 359, 442, 587,
591, 595.
recruiting for, abroad, 359, 360.
weakness of, 361, 379, 395.
lack of foreign support for, 450.
military enterprises of:
energetic pursuit of the war,
507.
lull in the war, 493.
plans and preparations,
114, 124, 129, 158, 214, 231,
348.
111,
attempt to attack the galleys
at Sluis, 572.
capture of Burick, 111.
expedition into Luxembourg,
608-613, 616.
fortification
Hulst, 214.
of Ostend and
De L. II-46
722
United Provinces-contd.
in
Bommelerwaard, 363-380,
436, 438, 448, 460.
campaign in Brabant and
Flanders, 580–597.
in France, 123, 334.
raid on shipping at Antwerp,
492.
siege of Grave, 598.
siege of Gröningen, 100.
provision for the
war in,
criticism of, 572.
penalties for counterfeiters in,
587.
propaganda of, in the Spanish
Netherlands, 593.
receiver of, 460, 462, 464 (2).
See also Low Countries.
(ij) relations with other countries :
with Embden. See Embden.
with France:
Netherlands agent, in Calais. See
Sailly.
in France. See Aerssens,
Francis.
See Henry IV.
with Germany and the Empire.
See under Germany; Rudolph.
with Spain:
exchange of prisoners, the
admiral of Arragon exchanged
for prisoners in Spanish hands,
584, 585.
negotiations for, 491 (2),
496, 502, 503, 510, 512, 516.
hatred between them, 69, 109,
115, 212, 213.
improbability of peace, 212, 378,
388, 419, 423.
lull in the war, 358, 428.
peace negotiations and rumours,
125, 130, 170, 189, 301, 310,
369, 377, 408.
Spanish attacks, designed or
feared, 100, 123, 207, 494,
495 (2), 504.
Spanish fear of a naval attack
by the States, 520.
trade between the two countries,
164, 291, 294, 296.
war weariness in Spain, 436.
with England and Elizabeth :
criticism of military activities of
the States, 469, 532, 533.
deputies sent from the United
Provinces to England, 161,
204, 213, 214, 215, 217, 219,
221, 223-226, 244, 245, 306,
307, 308, 312, 315, 319, 323,
332, 355, 357, 403, 410, 415,
416, 418. See also Caron.
United Provinces, deputies sent from,
to England -contd.
received by Elizabeth, 222,
223, 266, 307, 332, 421, 422,
441, 442 453,
Elizabeth to be informed of any
change in the command of
the English forces in the
Netherlands, 461.
Elizabeth's interest in the de-
fence and relief of Ostend,
533, 551, 553, 559, 581, 600,
601, 602.
Elizabeth receives burghers of
Middelburg, 320.
Elizabeth receives the burgo-
masters of Dort, 331.
Elizabeth refuses to interfere in
a dispute between Holland
and Zeeland, 264.
English agents in the States.
See Bodley; Gilpin; Wilkes.
relations of the States
with, 113, 116, 117, 121, 122,
126, 161, 216, 284.
English missions to the States,
114, 473, 474.
financial relations, 125, 161, 231,
232, 245, 283, 369, 401, 403,
429, 448, 507, 578, 619.
forces withdrawn to England,
382.
between
good feeling
the
countries, 388, 431 451, 533,
600.
importance of friendship be-
tween the countries, 161, 165,
168, 355.
military and naval co-operation,
69, 109, 131, 133, 203, 234,
235, 241, 255, 256, 265, 268,
281, 288, 315, 318, 383, 386,
388, 431, 471, 501, 526, 562,
572, 573, 576, 578, 580.
negotiations concerning Burkin-
shaw, 131, 133, 135.
negotiations for the reinforce-
ment of the English forces in
the Low Countries, 109, 236,
239, 240,250, 264, 266, 268,
273-277, 281, 308, 314 (2),
321, 324, 328, 331, 431, 471,
571, 572, 573.
recriminations and difficulties
between them, 109, 111, 112,
115, 119, 125, 126, 131, 133,
134, 161, 169, 170 (2), 171,
172, 208, 213, 215, 216, 235,
292, 293 (2), 353, 396, 403,
416, 417, 442, 494, 570,
723
United Provinces, relations of, with
England-contd.
relations between them, in regard
to the Cautionary Towns:
consent of the States necessary
for the renewal of com-
mercial relations between
Flushing and Bruges, 372,
373.
the importance of strengthen-
ing Flushing urged on Eliza-
beth, 133, 155, 165, 167,
168, 169, 178, 182, 187 (2),
189, 195, 198, 201, 209, 210,
211, 272′ 280 (3), 283, 285,
312, 315, 344, 367, 368.
position of the Towns in the
event of peace between
England and Spain, 388,
390, 392, 402, 404, 409,
424, 442-445, 447, 463.
proposal of Elizabeth to
evacuate Brielle and
strengthen Flushing, 445.
the States concerned with the
dispute between Sir William
Browne and Maldere, 520,
539, 542, 543, 545.
the States' financial relations
with Flushing, 369, 401,
479, 480, 483 (2).
the States' opinion on the
strength of Flushing, 208,
209, 275, 314.
the States to withdraw men
from the garrisons at.
Flushing and Brielle and
replace them by others, 570,
571.
the States concerned in the
supply and movements of
munitions for the Towns,
186, 189, 190, 191, 192,
195 (2), 201, 204, 210, 228,
348, 429, 436, 438, 439, 453,
476, 477, 479.
treaties concerning the Towns,
mentioned, 105, 293.
See also Brielle; Flushing.
relation of the States to Anglo-
Spanish peace negotiations,
306, 332, 346, 347, 355, 356,
390, 392, 396, 401, 402, 404,
405, 409, 419, 423, 424, 425,
426, 428, 436, 438, 442, 443,
445, 453, 463, 466, 507, 570.
the States' Trade Commissioners
in England, 331 (2), 332.
treaties between the countries,
mentioned, 105, 124, 165, 230,
293.
I
United Provinces-contd.
(iii) Council of:
asks for English troops, 107, 109,
239.
Mr. Bodley's mission to, 162.
consults with Prince Maurice for
the safety of Zeeland, 388.
decision of, concerning horses lost
in service, 216.
English difficulties with, 117,
125 (2), 126, 417.
hears dispute between Zeeland and
South Holland, 230.
information sent to, 106.
letters from, mentioned, 125, 577.
letters to, mentioned, 250, 264, 296.
meeting of, 167.
mentioned, 108 (2), 116, 124, 126,
217, 250, 287, 301, 312, 330,
333, 417, 598.
movements of, mentioned, 117,
388, 572, 590, 595, 598.
new financial policy of, for the
war, 491.
orders by, mentioned, 115, 132,
577.
powers of, 124 (2), 125 (2), 134.
(iv) States General of :
activities and criticism of, in the
defence of Ostend, 496, 522,
548, 550, 559, 563, 565, 605.
asked to appoint a new admiral, 504
college of, president of, 202.
commissary of. See Meynartsen.
commissary sent into Spain by,
to enquire for prisoners to be
released there, 585.
commissioners from, confer with
the States of Zeeland, 613, 614
(2), 616.
claim a fifth of a captured carrack,
615.
debate trade policy, 290, 296.
decision of, concerning Rheinberg,
323.
decisions and activity of, in the
prosecution of the war, 445,
450, 460, 508, 526 (2), 566,
571, 582, 608, 609.
deputies of, at the christening of
the Elector Palatine's son, 538.
dilatoriness of, 323, 353, 355, 361,
419, 425, 428, 494, 546, 605.
disciplinary measures of, against
Gröningen, 436, 450, 460.
financial arrangements, condition,
and policy of, 225, 395, 433,
436, 479, 480, 483 (2), 490, 494,
499, 501, 502, 507, 515, 516 (2),
566, 619.
724
United Provinces, States General of
--contd.
French peace proposal sent to, 306.
grant leave to carry provisions to
the German allies, 380.
greffier of. See Aerssens, Cor-
nelius.
hears dispute between South
Holland and Zeeland, 230, 239.
informed of the victory at
Kinsale, 565.
letter from, 309 (corrigenda).
letters to, 556.
"
mentioned, 158, 176, 186,
193, 202, 235, 263, 297, 374,
388, 553, 555, 608, 610, 616.
likely to be dissatisfied by the
exchange of prisoners for the
admiral of Arragon, 585.
likely to be troubled by Italian
reinforcements for the arch-
duke, 523.
meetings of, 116, 129, 132, 158,
209, 395.
mentioned, 110, 247, 260 (2), 273,
287, 291, 335, 414, 510, 535, 585,
605.
movements of, or of deputies of,
with the army, 382, 587, 589,
590, 591, 592, 595, 598, 609.
negotiations of, with James VI,
144.
powers of, 124, 165.
prisoners sent to, for examination,
506, 514, 608, 615, 616.
the Receivers of, mentioned, 366.
refusal of, to make decisions in
Oldenbarnevelt's absence, 361 (2)
regiments in pay of, 327.
relations of, with Council of State,
216.
>
with Nassau family, 304 (2).
with prince Maurice, 161,
,
162, 320, 360.
?
with Robert Sidney and
Francis Vere. See Sidney;
Vere.
secrecy of, 296.
to treat with Nijmegen, 114.
urged to prevent the fortification
of Cadzand, 608, 609.
Unton (Umpton), Sir Henry, am-
bassador to France, 189, 195,
197 (2), 199, 203 (2).
Upper Ossory, baron of. See Fitz-
patrick, Barnaby.
Urban VII, Pope, in league with duke
of Savoy, 112.
Ursini, Virginio. See Orsini.
Utenbrough, colonel.
broeck.
See Huchten-
Utrecht (Eutrecht, Eutrich, Eutrick)
[Holland], 490, 508, 521, 583,
584.
Council of State in, 117.
province, 110, 123, 296.
attempt to persuade to
contribute to the common fund,
359, 491.
deputy of, 214.
poverty of, 116.
(Udall), Sir Edmund,
lieutenant governor of Flushing,
154, 174, 188, 291.
company of, disposal of, expected
to be left with him, 369.
consulted concerning powder for
Flushing, 178.
illness of, 154, 295, 296.
leave of absence for, 155, 163, 164,
170, 186, 202, 204, 206, 208 (2),
209, 300, 314, 316.
Uvedall,
letters from, 124, 128, 129 (2), 130,
131 (3), 132 (2), 133 (3), 134 (2),
135 (4), 147, 183, 194, 213,
214 (2), 215, 297, 300.
mentioned, 238.
2
petition of, mentioned, 192, 198,
201, 205.
powers of, 135.
reception of, at the Court, 133,
172, 175, 179, 182, 184, 187,
192.
relations between Sir R. Sidney
and, 129, 170, 176, 179.
relations between United Pro-
vinces and, 133.
to remain lieutenant governor,
211.
servant of, 238.
Uzes, duc de. See Crussol.
Valcke (Valck, Valk, Valke, Vaulke,
Walcke), Jacob van, treasurer
of Zeeland, 105, 109, 209, 214,
221, 224, 244, 286, 304, 333,
346, 347, 349, 353, 355, 376,
386, 388, 496 (3), 500, 512, 516,
543, 561, 570, 572, 598, 610,
611.
criticises Sir Francis Vere's
position, 586, 587.
declines the presidency of the
States of Zeeland, 572.
difficulties of the position of, in
Flushing, 545.
entertains count Frederick Henry
of Nassau, 613.
to go on a mission to France, 537.
725
Valcke-contd.
lends writings of Brocardus de
Parma to Sir William Browne,
579.
letters from, copy of, 609.
mentioned, 496, 523, 536,
560, 578.
letters to, mentioned, 497 (2), 610.
opinion of, concerning the cam-
paign in Brabant, 588, 596.
opposes anti-English party in
Flushing, 537.
Valois :
Charles de, count of Auvergne,
set at liberty, 603.
François, duke of Anjou and
Alençon, 34 (2), 35 (2), 91, 96.
Marguerite de, queen of Navarre,
34 (2), 357, 358.
Van der Bergh (Vander Berck) :
count Adolph, son of count
Herman, 576.
count Frederic, 215, 528, 529, 542,
544, 547.
count Herman, 576.
Van der Brock (Vanderbeek, Vander-
brook):
the Boore, 502.
commissary, 131, 132 (2), 134,
206.
death of, 215.
Vander Doos, Peter, in command of
Dutch fleet, 265.
"
Vanderhay, 516.
Vanderlipp, count. See Lippe, count
of.
Vandermeulen. See Meulen.
Van der Noot (Vandernode), colonel
Charles, 250.
commander at Ostend, 512, 524,
525, 540, 552, 557, 558.
See Serrano, Matheo.
Van der Sluys.
Van der Veer, 558.
Vanderwercke, Vanderwerk.
See
Warcke.
Vandlo, North Brabant. See Venloo.
Vannes, France (dép. Morbihan),
French soldiers at, 60.
Van Ose, Chareles Fellers, son of the
'bayley' of Brussels, 130.
Van Sluys. See Serrano, Matheo.
Van Werke. See Warcke.
Van Zanten. See Zanten.
Vaughan, John, 79, 82.
Vavesor, Sir Thomas, 316, 325.
Veccho, Hanno, 105.
Veere (Tervere, Trever) [Walcheren],
130, 343, 344, 517, 544, 545.
marquis of. See Nassau, Maurice
of.
Velez Malaga (Veles Malega) [Spain],
509.
Vendlo, North Brabant. See Venloo.
Vendôme [dép. Loir-et-Cher, France],
228, 325, 327.
Venice :
Don Sebastian at, 495.
gold of, farm of, 455.
state of, orders arrest of English
ships, 445.
Venloo (Vandlo,
Vendlo) [North
Brabant], 105, 213, 538.
Veran, Monsr., 35.
Vercloo. See corrigenda.
Verdin, M. de la. See Lavardin.
Verdugo, François, Spanish governor
of Friesland, 105, 107.
military activities of, 107, 108, 111,
117.
soldiers of, unpaid, 112.
Vere:
chevalier de, 110.
captain Daniel, 416.
lieutenant of, 587.
Edward de, earl of Oxford, report
of death of, 184.
Sir Francis, 105, 115, 117, 130,
205, 206, 219, 232, 259, 327,
328, 393, 394, 409, 411, 523,
525 (3), 533, 547, 552.
career of:
appointment as lieutenant gen-
eral to prince Maurice, re-
ported, 519.
to command a division of prince
Maurice's army, 580, 595.
commander of the States'
forces in Flanders, 526 (2).
commander of the English
forces in the Netherlands,
expectation of succession to,
461.
to deal with reinforcements for
Flushing and the Brielle,
389.
disappointed of a place in the
Council, 407.
English military command for,
270, 271, 276, 278, 284.
governor of Ostend, 492, 573.
fears treason, 550.
informed of Spanish de-
signs, 569.
the
parley of, with
Spaniards, "the entreparle,"
antiparle," 552–558, 560.
, envoys for. See
Ogle, Sir John; Fairfax, Sir
Charles.
favourable view of
66
?
556, 558.
Do L. II-46A
726
Vere, Sir Francis governor of Ostend,
"entreparle" of—contd.
unfavourable view
of, 554, 555 (2), 556, 558, 566.
uncertainty of his in-
tentions to remain, 565, 566.
zeal of, 555.
to have the appointing of
captains of companies in the
Netherlands, 473.
proposed supersession in the
Netherlands of, by Sir R. Sid-
ney, mentioned, 466.
rumour of appointment of, to the
command in Ireland, 399, 404,
460, 468.
to the Brielle, 156.
company of, at the Brielle, 496.
at Delft, 588.
dispute of, with Hohenlohe, 232.
effects of the anticipated arrival
of, at the Hague, 414.
enemies of, mentioned, 399.
enriched by the war, 402.
expectation that he would bring
soldiers from the Netherlands to
England disappointed, 387.
explains the position at Ostend
to the French king, 563.
follower of, Mr. Edmonds, 471.
followers of, traduce Sir R. Sidney,
478.
influence of, at Court, 407.
intentions of, speculations con-
cerning, 588, 589.
letters from, 241, 247.
mentioned, 364 (2), 366, 367,
368, 369, 371, 527, 540, 544,
548, 553, 565, 566, 567.
to Sir William Browne,
quoted, 431.
military exploits of, in the Nether-
lands, 111, 112, 116, 118, 125 (2),
208, 216, 231, 235, 471, 472,
527-569, 600.
money due to, 278.
movements of, referred to, in
England, 293, 306, 382, 383,
384, 385 (2), 391, 392, 396, 405,
407.
in the Low Countries,
122, 209, 379, 410, 416, 417,
423, 448, 460, 464, 467, 508,
525, 526, 571-574, 582, 586,
588, 591, 593.
at Ostend, 526–570.
note from, copy of, 552.
persuades the queen to send help
to the United Provinces and
to remit their debt, 578.
Vere, Sir Francis-contd.
position of, causes discontent,
586, 587.
promises lord Grey a command,
583.
puts Elizabeth's proposals before
the States, 419.
receives deputies of the United
Provinces, 222.
relations of, with Sir William
Browne, 374, 375, 376, 526.
with the earl of Essex, 244,
281, 409, 413.
with Elizabeth, 232, 389, 472,
586.
with Maurice of Nassau, 464,
508, 532, 571, 615.
with Sir Robert Sidney, 218,
232, 374, 375, 376, 389, 476.
with the States, 441, 453, 456,
457, 458 (2), 464, 469, 474,
526 (2), 570, 578, 587.
reported to have a copy of Star
Chamber speeches, 432.
reported complaint against, for
withholding
pay from the
troops, 441.
reported reasons for inactivity
of, in the Netherlands, 466.
represented on the stage, 406,
408.
reputation of, enhanced at the
battle of Nieuport, 471, 472.
to be sent to England to ask for
reinforcements, 571-574.
servant of, 247, 263, 278, 370,
374, 466.
sick and in Voorne island, 377.
summoned to England, excuses
himself on grounds of sickness,
370.
unpopularity of, 473.
Vere:
Sir Horace, 244, 371, 448, 450
460, 526, 550, 560, 561.
chief colonel in the States'
forces, 595.
Sir Thomas, proposed as governor
of the Brielle, 302.
Vereiken, Vereken, Verekens, Vereyk-
ken. See Verreicken.
Verelle, Andries, ex-burgomaster of
Ostend, account of the parley
at Ostend by, 556–558.
Verhoonen, Arnold, merchant of
Middelburg, 615.
Veron, Samuel, 568, 569.
Verney, Mr., Sir H. Sidney gives
recommendation to, 8.
Vernon :
Elizabeth, mistress, later countess,
727
Vernon, Elizabeth-contd.
of the earl of Southampton,
311, 317, 318.
See also under Wriothesley.
Sir Robert, returned from Ireland,
405.
young Mr., 169.
Verreicken (Vereiken, Vereken, Vere-
kens, Vereyken), audiencer,
envoy to Elizabeth from the
archduke Albert, 438, 440,
441 (2), 442 (2), 443 (2), 444 (2),
445, 446, 447, 448, 450, 485.
at Boulogne, 474.
absence of, causes uneasiness in
England, 473.
entertained in London, 444, 446.
limited powers of, 444, 445.
Verscueren, 496.
Vervins [dép. Aisne, France], 323.
treaty of, 331, 332 (2), 334, 348.
Vesie, France. See Vichy.
Vic (Vicq), Méry de, 603.
letter to, extract from, 528.
Vicars, William, warrant for payment
to, 17.
P
vice-admiral. See Winter, John.
vice-chamberlain. See Heneage.
appointment of, expected, 484.
office of, candidates for, 200, 466,
487, 488.
vacant, 455.
Vichy (Vesie) [dép. Allier, France], 35.
abbey, 35.
Vidosant. See Bidossan.
Vienna, 95 (2).
Viliers, mistress, 562.
Villa Neuva [?Spain], bar of, 497.
Villeroy. See Neufville.
Villers, Mr., in Middelburg, 123.
Vilvorde (Vilnord) [prov. Brabant,
Flanders], 596.
Vincent, 163.
Vlishing, Vlissinghe, Vlushing. See
Flushing.
Vloeswyck (Floswyck), van, 551, 552,
555, 566, 574.
letter from, 556.
letter to, copy of, translated, 605.
Voorne (Vooren, Voorn) [Gelderland],
island, 362, 365, 368, 373, 377,
379, 395, 403.
Vorne, Yonker de, governor of Schen-
kenschanz, death of, 583.
Vrieslant. See Friesland.
Vyquas, Mons. de. See Moricière,
Louis de.
Waad (Waade), William, 392, 394,
403, 423, 425, 453, 488.
a candidate for the keepership of
the records in the Tower, 175.
letters from, 116, 264, 296.
Waal (Waale, Waall, Wael), river
[Holland], 362, 365, 379 (corri-
genda).
Wachtendonck
(Wachtendoncq,
Wachtendorck, Wachtendorcq)
[Prussia]:
capture of, mentioned, 430, 432.
mutiny in, 290.
payment of poll tax in, arrange-
ments for, 433.
precautions against attempts to
recover, 433.
provisioned by Louis of Nassau,
433, 438, 442.
Wacken, Waching, Mons. de. See
Bourgogne, Antoine de.
Wackley. See Wakeley.
Waerdt, Holland. See Weert.
Waes (Wasse, Wast) [Brabant], 578,
580.
Wageningen (Waggening) [Gelderland,
Holland], 115.
Waghorn, a messenger, 419 (2).
Waimouth, co. Dorset. See Weymouth.
Wainman, captain, 194.
Wakeley (Wackley), Thomas, 71, 82.
Walche lands [Belgium], 589.
Walcheren (the Iland, Walcherland,
Walker) island [Holland], 339,
341, 343, 347, 354, 368, 516,
517.
Walcke. See Valcke.
Wale, Hans de, Flushing captain, 303.
Wales, 84, 101, 245.
earl of Essex to visit, 233 (2).
Sir Robert Sidney's estates in, 117.
council of the Marches of, 69.
lord president of. See Her-
bert, Henry; Sidney, Sir Henry.
presidency of, intrigues for
appointment to, 383, 389, 390,
394, 399, 419, 421, 424, 427, 435.
, noble descent necessary
for the office of, 389.
vice-president of, appoint-
ment of, expected, 436.
Marches of, 92, 97 (2).
attorneyship of, 117.
"
chief justice in, appoint-
ment of, expected, 436.
See Lewknor, Sir
Richard.
justice in. See Shuttle-
worth, Sir Richard.
of
proposed reform
government of, 459, 462.
"
the
728
Wales, North, soldiers to be sent to
Ireland from, 56.
South, soldiers to be sent to
Ireland from, 56, 58.
Walker, Robert, 99.
Wallachia, 181.
Walloon, a captain, at Ostend, 574.
Walloons :
in the Spanish army, 365, 563.
prisoners condemned to
the
Spanish galleys, 610.
under command of count Henry
of Nassau, 460.
Wallop, Sir Henry, treasurer at War
in Ireland, 396.
Wallstown (Balligrigyne alias Falte-
ston), co. Cork, vicarage, 74.
Walshe:
Martin, of Waterford, 85.
Richard, 72.
Walsingham:
Sir Francis, secretary of state,
42, 49, 55, 56, 64, 100 (3), 101,
102.
?
advises Sir Henry Sidney
on Irish affairs, 24, 42, 57, 60,
63, 79, 83, 91.
Amyas, nephew of, 96.
letters from, 22, 25, 30, 31,
41, 47, 53 (2), 54, 57, 59, 60,
64, 69, 75 (2), 76, 78, 97 (2).
letters to, 36, 37, 48 (2), 50,
?
54.
supplies for soldiers referred
to, 104.
Thomas, Matthew Parker's edition
of the Historia Anglicana of,
mentioned, 21.
lady Ursula, wife of Sir Francis,
152, 156, 167, 174, 180, 317,
321, 392, 531.
>
intercedes for the earl of
Essex, 399.
2
obtains lease of Eltham
park, 413.
Walsingham House. See London,
places in.
Walterstown, co. Kildare, 72.
Waltham Forest [co. Essex], lieuten-
ancy of, 175.
Warcke, Jan van de (Vanderwercke,
Vanderwerk, Van Werke), pen-
sionary of Middelburg, 241,
265, 297, 516, 546, 598.
character of, 110, 250.
delays of, 332.
deputy to England, 308.
Ward, captain John, 65.
warden in the North.
Foster,
See Eure;
Warder, Mr., 162.
daughter of, marriage of, 162.
wife of, 162.
Wardt, Holland. See Weert.
Waring (Waren), John, 296, 306 (2),
321, 325, 326 (3).
Wark [co. Northumberland], 143.
Warrington [co. Lancaster], 335.
Warwick (Warwyke, Wiche)
Warwick], bailiff of.
Howle, John.
[co.
See
Sir Robert Sidney's influence in,
534, 535.
Warwick, earl and countess of. See
Dudley.
Warwickshire, Sir Robert Sidney's
interests in, 534, 535.
Wasse, Wast, Brabant, See Waes.
water, attempt to poison, 344.
Water Port [Walcheren], 390.
Waterford, co. Waterford, 40, 59, 60,
85.
letters dated at, 30 (2), 33.
Waterford, county, 56.
people of, complain against the
earl of Desmond, 5.
Waterhouse, Edward, 41, 76, 78, 80 (2).
in charge of troops for Ireland,
58, 59 (2).
comments on the death of Walter,
earl of Essex, 48.
instructions for, 55-56, 80-81.
leave of absence for, 72.
letters from, 21, 32, 60, 69, 70.
letter to, 41.
relations of, with Sir Henry Sidney
20, 49.
report of, on affairs in England,
56, 57, 63, 68, 84.
Watervliet [East Flanders], 617.
Wayman, captain, 131, 147.
Waw, Zeeland. See Wouw.
Wedgknock Park [co. Warwick], 312,
314, 316, 323.
Wednester, auditor, 169.
Weert ('sGravenwaert, 'sGravenweerdt,
Gravenweert, 'sGravenweert,
Waerdt, Wardt, Weerdt) [Lim-
burg, Holland], 112, 289, 362,
587, 592.
house of, 176.
Spanish mutineers in, 537, 538,
561, 576.
offer their services to the
archduke, 542.
Welleamstate, Holland. See Willem-
stad.
Wellplace (Welplace by Penshurst)
[co. Kent], letters dated from,
471, 473.
729
Wells, dean of. See Herbert, John.
Welsley, Walter, 72.
Wemyss, East (Ester Wemmes) [co.
Fife], 150, 151.
Wesel (Wesell) [Prussia], 111, 159,
164, 358, 359, 360, 373, 377 (2).
West Cappel [Walcheren], 527.
dyke at, pierced by a storm, 564.
West Indies. See Indies.
Western Counties, soldiers for Ireland
to be sent from, 58.
Westminster (Westmester), sights of,
to be shown to the Spanish
envoy, 444.
dean of. See Goodman, Gabriel.
Westmorland, earl of. See Nevill,
Charles.
Weston, Robert, lord chancellor of
Ireland, 12.
Westphalia [Germany], 111, 217, 358,
491.
Weymouth (Waimouth) [co. Dorset],
287.
Wheeler, John, a candidate for the
succession to George Gilpin,
603, 604.
Wheelings, the (off the Flanders coast),
517.
Whidden, Jacob, 163.
Whitaker, Dr., death of, 203.
White, clan of, land of, in co. Down, 27.
White (Whyt, Whyte):
Andrew, 73.
captain, brother of Roland, 479.
Christopher, 72.
Henry, 63, 69, 96.
captain Henry, death of, 103.
lieutenant, 166.
Mr., 80.
Nicholas, seneschal of Wexford,
5, 9.
Richard, 73.
Roland (Rowland), agent for Sir
Robert Sidney at Court, 170,
177, 211, 229, 270, 357, 496,
566.
asks for payment, 319.
assists lieut. Gamage, 467, 470,
471.
care of, to give trustworthy news,
444.
correspondence of, with Sir
162-end
Robert Sidney,
passim.
describes difficulty of conducting
negotiations at Court, 198.
desires to retain his position at
Flushing under Sir Robert
Sidney, 385, 386.
desires the succession to captain
Baskervile, 312.
White, Roland-contd.
expenses of, in London, 225.
father of, health of, 443, 451.
gratitude of, to Sir Robert
Sidney, 331.
illness of, 277.
lord Burghley displeased with,
325.
marriage of, 413.
movements of, referred to, 160,
271, 329, 382, 383, 440, 452,
466, 467, 470, 471, 474, 475,
478, 488.
negotiations of, at Court, con-
cerning the provision of pow-
der for Flushing, 169, 171,
172, 174, 178, 179, 183, 450.
position of, at Court, 452.
seeks preferment for his brother,
479.
sends accounts of Sir Robert
Sidney's money affairs, 233.
son born to, 473.
son of, christened, 474 (2).
tries to obtain leave for Sir Robert
Sidney, 412, 434.
summoned to the Presence
Chamber, to account for Sir
Robert Sidney's movements,
381.
Stephen, bailiff of Limerick, 49.
Thomas, of Cork, 207.
White Knight, the. See FitzGibbon,
Maurice,
Whitechurch (Donnagore or Tample-
gall), co. Cork, rectory and
vicarage, 74.
Whitgift, John, archbishop of Canter-
bury, 447, 451, 477.
Whitten, Mr., 70.
Whyt, Whyte. See White.
Whyte halle. See London, places in.
Wiche, co. Warwick. See Warwick.
Wicklow, co. Wicklow, 51.
Wight, isle of, 163, 164, 324.
Wigmore [co. Hereford], 243.
Wigmore (Wygmore):
captain Richard, 325, 378, 540,
544, 586.
at Ostend, letters from,
mentioned, 527, 528.
lieutenant of, dispute of,
with his serjeant, 586.
Mr., 119.
?
proposed as clerk of the
Fines in the Welsh Marches, 42.
mistress, 540.
Wilboat, captain, 496.
Wilford, Mr., 375, 496.
730
1
Wilkes, Sir Thomas, English agent in
the United Provinces, 107, 110,
225, 296 (2), 299, 445.
accompanies Sir Robert Cecil to
France, 309.
Beecher's debt to, 307.
books of, audited, 169.
commissioner for accounts with
the United Provinces, 225.
death of, 330.
general cheques expected from,
309.
in charge of supplies for Flushing,
167.
letters from, 107-10, 113, 114,
119 (2), 121, 167, 229.
propositions of, to the States
General mentioned, 110, 112,
240, 263, 264, 305.
reports death of the king of
Portugal, 91.
rumours of employment of, in
Spain, 109.
Will, of the scullery, 192.
Willemstad (Welleamstate, Willen-
stadt, Willemstatt) [North Bra-
bant, Holland], 111, 134, 536.
William, captain, 497.
Williams:
captain alias lieutenant, 476 (2),
477, 488, 489, 506
Philip, 78.
Sir Roger, 116, 169 (2).
illness and death of, 197 (2),
201, 203, 204 (3), 205.
Willings, captain, 263.
Willis (Willies), Simon, 449, 455.
Willoughby (Willoughbie, Willowbie,
Willowby):
Ambrose, 311, 312.
Mr., 157, 158.
Mr., daughter of, 479.
Willoughby, Willoughbie, lord. See
Bertie, Peregrine.
Wilsford, captain Thomas, 66.
Wilson (Wylson):
captain, 385.
Dr. Thomas, principal secretary
of State, 78.
letter from, 79.
Wilton [King's County], 92.
Wilton [co. Wilts], 101 (3), 102 (2),
143, 156, 157, 163, 166, 173,
200, 306, 384, 397, 455, 465,
472, 504.
races at, 443.
Wilton:
2
captain, 547.
lieutenant, 539.
Wiltshire, 119, 156, 157.
Winckfield. See Wingfield.
Windebank (Windebancke, Windi-
banck):
Francis, 184.
Thomas, clerk to the Signet, 294.
329.
Windsor [co. Berks.], 217, 220.
installation of knights of the
Garter at, 281.
installation of knight of St. George
at, 457.
letters dated at, 30, 70, 113, 143,
145.
Great Park of, keepership of, 203.
forest, 481.
Wingfield (Winckfield, Winckfeld,
Wingfeld, Wingfelde):
Sir Edward, 218, 245.
James, master of the Ordnance
in Ireland, 5, 49, 57, 85, 86.
James, cousin of Sir Henry Sidney,
94.
captain Richard, 115, 146, 162,
222.
Winstone, Roger, 46, 47.
Winter (Wynter):
George, vice-admiral, report of,
71.
John, vice-admiral, 60 (2).
Sir William, 10.
Wiseman, Mr., 300, 301.
Witham (Wittam) [co. Essex], Brack-
steed Hall near, 335.
Wolfenbüttel (Wolfen butell) [Bruns-
wick], 371.
Wols, Thomas, 72.
Wondrel, Mrs., 331.
Wood :
dean, chaplain to queen Eliza-
beth, 186.
physician to the earl of Shrews-
bury, 177, 195, 198.
a Scottish lord,' 355.
Woodford, Robert, 77.
Woodhouse:
Sir Philip, house of, schoolmaster
at, 351.
Sir William, 328, 430.
Woodstock [co. Oxford], letter dated
from the Court at, 24.
Woodward :
Francis, letters from, 420, 424,
531, 534.
Mr., 306.
Wooley, John, dean of Carlisle, a
commissioner to treat with the
commissioners of the king of
Denmark, 451.
woollen cloth, proposed tax on, 574.
731
Wootton (Wotton), Sir Edward,
ambitions of, 243, 248, 286,
293, 295, 314.
proposed barony for, 317, 319.
Worcester (Worster), earl of.
Somerset, Edward.
See
Worcestershire, 180.
Worcum (Worckem, Worcom) [Hol-
land], attack on, 376.
Dutch ship captured near, 378.
works, officers of, make survey of
Otford House, 434 (2), 435.
Worms [Hesse, Germany], 123.
Wouw (Waw, Wowe), castle near
Berghen-op-Zoom [North Bra-
bant], 105, 374, 543.
Wray:
captain, 114, 115, 116.
Sir Christopher, lord chief justice,
113.
Wright, Mr., preacher, 304.
Wriothesley:
Henry, earl of Southampton, 176,
236, 238, 242, 311, 316, 317,
357, 401, 407, 448.
appointed general of horse in
Ireland, by the earl of Essex,
405, 406, 467.
godfather to Barbara Sidney,
236.
to marry his mistress, 318.
movements of, referred to, 281,
309, 317, 321, 322, 398, 405,
422, 437, 448, 452, 454, 457,
475, 484.
quarrel of, with lord Grey of
Wilton, 475, 486.
with Ambrose Willoughby,
312.
relations of, with Elizabeth, 176,
316, 317, 454 (2), 457, 486.
Elizabeth, countess of Southamp-
ton, 398, 446, 448.
See also Vernon, Elizabeth.
Mary, dowager
•
countess of
Southampton, marriage of, 325.
Wurtemburg, Frederick, duke of, 271.
garter for, 275, 281.
servant of, 172.
Wygmore. See Wigmore.
Wylkes. See Wilkes.
Wylson. See Wilson.
Wyn, Peter, 257.
Wyse, Thomas, of Waterford, 85.
Yarmouth (Yermowth) [co. Norfolk],
Papist books landed at, 350,
351 (2).
Yates, Mr., the treasurer of Ostend,
541.
Ybarra (Yverra), don Diego de, 167.
Yconnochor. See Oconnochor.
Yermowth, CO. Norfolk. See Yar-
mouth.
Yong, captain, 551.
Yonghe, secretary de, 598.
York [co. York], 201.
council of the North at, secretary
of. See Beale, Robert.
archbishop of. See Hutton.
York House. See London, places in.
Yorkshire, 207, 306.
Yorke, Edmund, sent by Elizabeth to
king of France, 114.
Youghal, co. Waterford, 11, 46.
Yreland. See Ireland.
Ysendyk (Isendick, Ysendick, Ysen-
dike) [in Cadzand, Zeeland],
110, 511, 536, 547, 611.
See Ybarra.
See Eure.
Yverra.
Yvers, lord.
Zanten (Santen), Jan van, pensionary
of Middleburg and delegate to
the States General, 302, 355,
460, 518, 572.
Zatphen, Holland. See Zutphen.
Zeeland (Selland, Zelande, Zelant),
province, 104, 106, 108, 110,
124, 125, 152, 213, 216, 240,
304, 323, 386, 388, 393, 573.
admiral of, attempt to procure
the appointment of, 536.
See also Hautain.
admiralty of, 591.
attempt to create an anti-English
faction in, ill-success of, 520.
celebration of English victory
at Kinsale in, 561, 565, 566.
command in, Justinus de Nassau
likely to resign, 501.
companies from, at Ostend, 547,
589.
to go on campaign with
prince Maurice, 582, 589.
companies in, disposition of, 589.
companies of, to be made up, 571.
descent on, from Dunkerque,
feared, 476.
disagreement between towns of,
and Middelburg, 133.
dispute between South Holland
and, 230, 232, 239, 241, 250 (2),
264, 267.
732
Zeeland-contd.
English forces in, poor condition
of, 396.
factions in, 537, 613.
forces left to guard, during the
Brabant campaign, 589.
freebooters in, 315.
harbours in, closed, 588.
intrigues in, 115.
isles of, attack on, expected,
511, 518.
mint of, attempt to make it con-
form with that of Holland,
613, 614.
people of, affection of, for queen
Elizabeth, 533.
?
desire a watch to be kept
on Sluis, 574.
>
mistrust Sir Francis Vere
on his parley with the enemy,
554, 558.
regiment of, 232.
in Ter Tholen, 547, 548.
safety of, consultation to provide
for, 388.
ships bound for Calais arrested
and brought to, 442.
ships from, to join the English
fleet, 571, 572.
not forthcoming, 576.
towns of, asked for money for
Ostend, 524.
Zeeland, States of, 197, 225, 291, 356,
596.
ask for assistance from Flushing,
370, 539, 543, 551.
asked to help in the defence of
Flushing, 354.
assembly of, 523, 574.
attitude of, towards the prosecu-
tion of the war, 301, 359, 439,
460, 499, 573, 576.
concerned for the defence of Ter
Tholen, 374.
to be consulted concerning a
German of military skill, 356.
council of, 570.
confers with commissioners
from prince Maurice and the
States General, 613, 614 (2),
616.
warned of the probability
of a Spanish attack by sea, 520.
president of. See Maldere.
criticised, 333, 572, 574, 576.
decide to advise an attack on
Hulst, 608, 609.
decision of, concerning Jesuits,
347, 348, 350.
debate concerning trade with
Spain, 290.
Zeeland, States of-contd.
deputies of, 226, 450.
to confer with prince
Maurice, 516.
receive financial aid from
the States of Holland, 573.
to the States General. See
Joachimi, Albert.
desires reduction of the garrison
of Flushing, 134.
dilatoriness of, in repairing the
fortifications at Middelburgh,
574.
financial affairs of, 359, 499, 573,
613, 614.
granting of passports by, 232.
informed of Spinola's intention to
fortify Cadzand, 604, 608.
letter from, mentioned, 368.
letters to, 309.
copies of, 597, 604.
mentioned, 608.
2
president of. See Brederode,
Reinaud van; Maldere, Jacob
van.
to repair fortifications of Flushing,
309, 310, 312, 314.
send help to Ostend, 552, 553,
607.
Sir Robert Sidney's relations with,
125, 308, 330.
Sir William Browne's relations
with, 354, 521, 539, 542, 543.
taxes levied by, changes in method
of assessment of, 499.
threaten reprisals for the death of
a prisoner, 504.
warned of the possibility of a
surprise attack, 367, 369.
Zierikzee (Sirick-sea, Siricksea, Sirick-
see, Sirixea, Syricksea, Syryck-
sea, Ziricksea) [Holland], 205,
339, 341, 491, 499, 517.
treasures in, 573.
Zolmes. See Solms.
Zutphen (Sutphen, Zatphen), duke-
dom [Gelderland, Holland], 212.
attack on, 108, 117, 118.
expense of fortifications of, 121.
Zweibrücken (Sweiburgh), duke of,
496.
Zwoll (Swolle) [Overyssel, Holland],
303.
sonbourgh, 366.
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