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October 1579, Anno 21 Eliz

Digital images of SP 12 Volume 132 are here [1]

Oct 4.

  • TNA SP 12/132, 24. Dr. John Still to Burghley. Election of Sir Tyrer and Sir Jones to Fellowships: contest for the Divinity Lectureship; Mr. Whitaker is the only remaining candidate. Increase of allowance to Dr. Barowe, who will continue to read the Lady Margaret's Divinity Lecture.

Oct 5.

  • TNA SP 12/132, 25. Sir Fr. Walsingham to Sir Humfrey Gylberte. His ship is no longer required for service in Ireland.
  • TNA SP 12/132, 26–36. Circular from the Council to the Bishops. To give notice to the clergy and others that the seditious suggestions set forth in the book called "The Gaping Gulf" were without foundation; and that special noted preachers should declare the same to the people. Eleven copies. [By an entry in the Council Register, dated Greenwich, 5 October 1579, it appears that letters relative to the book "The Gaping Gulf" were directed to eleven of the Bishops, "the minute of which remains in the Council Chest." As there are eleven copies here unfinished, some signed, others not fully signed, and some not signed at all, it is probable that none were sent, and that the matter dropped.]

Oct 8.

  • TNA SP 12/132, 37. Arthur Lord Grey of Wilton to PC, Had at the last Quarter Sessions received the oaths of such of the Justices of Peace as had not been sworn at the Assizes. Names of those not sworn from various causes.
  • TNA SP 12/132, 38. Names of the Justices of the Peace dwelling within the County of Flint: sworn.
  • TNA SP 12/132, 39. Names of the Justices of the Peace dwelling within the County of Denbigh: sworn.
  • TNA SP 12/132, 40. Names of the Justices of the Peace in Montgomeryshire: sworn.

Oct 10.

  • TNA SP 12/132, 41. Articles of agreement between Her Majesty and John Hawkyns, Esq., Treasurer of the Navy, for the keeping afloat in harbour certain of Her Majesty's ships, well provided and furnished at his own costs and charges, under certain conditions.
  • TNA SP 12/132, 42. Articles of agreement between the Queen and Peter Pett and Matthew Baker, two of Her Highness' shipwrights, for works of carpentry for maintaining and repairing Her Majesty's ships in harbour, at their own costs and charges.
  • TNA SP 12/132, 43. Wm Crowmer to Walsingham. His doings in the matter between Mr. Flete and Mr. Thwayts. Sends divers papers relative to the same. Incloses,
  • TNA SP 12/132, 43. i. Deposition of William Flete relative to his dealing with Edward Thwayts, concerning the sealing of a conveyance of the manor of Easture, in Sturmouth. Sept. 19.
  • TNA SP 12/132, 43. ii. Articles objected against William Flete by Edward Thwayts, relative to the manor of Easture, in Sturmouth, and the cancelling of a bond for 2,000l.
  • TNA SP 12/132, 43. iii. Wm. Flete's answer to the articles objected against him by Ed. Thiwayts.
  • TNA SP 12/132, 43. iv. Copy of the first part of the preceding paper.
  • TNA SP 12/132, 43. v. Reply of E. Thwayts to the answer of Wm Flete.

Oct 16.

  • TNA SP 12/132, 44. Grant to James Morrice of the office of Attorney of the Court of Wards and Liveries for life, with all fees, &c., the same as Richard Kyngesmylle, Thomas Wilbraham, Ric. Onslowe, Robert Nowell, Sir Nicholas Bacon, or Richard Goodriche have held the same. Lat.

Oct 18

  • TNA SP 12/132, 45. Sir Owyn Hopton, Lieut. of the Tower, and Mr. Recorder Fletewoode, to Sir Fr. Knollys and Sir Fr. Walsingham. Have examined the persons touching the sale of counterfeit and false wax. Inclosing,
  • TNA SP 12/132, 45. i. Interrogatories to be ministered to Tho. Bully, relative to the sale of certain false or mixed was by Richard Laycolt to Tho. Nicholas. Sept. 20.
  • TNA SP 12/132, 45. ii. The depositions of Tho. Bully, relative to the sale of certain was by Richard Laycolt to Tho. Nicholas. Taken, Sept. 23.
  • TNA SP 12/132, 45. iii. Depositions of Richard Laycolt on the same affair. Taken, Oct. 8.

Oct 19.

  • TNA SP 12/132, 46. Dr. Thomas Byng and Mr. Tho. Legge to Burghley. Resignation of Richard Robinson, Under Bedel of the University of Cambridge; solicit that office for the bearer, John Standyshe.

Oct 20.

  • TNA SP 12/132, 47. Gilbert Burnford to Tho. Hale, or to Wm. Fortescue. God has hitherto delivered him from the plague and the sword. The dearth of all things is extreme, and therefore he desires assistance from all his friends. Sends letters. Incloses,
  • TNA SP 12/132, 47. i. G. Burnford [Signed Bromisgrove] to Dr. Fecknam. Solicits his good offices to persuade Mr. Wilson to grant him a pension. His sufferings and diligence. Louvain, 19 Oct.
  • TNA SP 12/132, 47. ii. Same to Mr. Wilson. Has supported himself for ten years. Scarcity and plague. Solicits pecuniary assistance. Louvain, 18 Oct.
  • TNA SP 12/132, 47. iii. Same to Mrs. Mary Owen. Has escaped the plague and the sword, yet twice spoiled of soldiers. Desires her to procure him some pecuniary assistance. Louvain, 18 Oct.
  • TNA SP 12/132, 47. iv. Same to Mr. Robert Chamberlaine. Great distress caused by war and famine. Half the people are dead, and the churchyards not able to receive them. Is in distress, and desires assistance. Louvain, 18 Oct.

Oct 21.

  • TNA SP 12/132, 48. Samuel Norton to PC, Complains of the servants of Hugh Smythe, one of whom had been slain by Tho. Pheere, warren keeper to Sir Geo. Norton, on whose lands they were poaching.

Oct 23.

  • TNA SP 12/132, 49. William Glaseor to Burghley. Stay of embarkation and discharge of 300 soldiers out of Shropshire. Capt. Norris and 60 men embarked. Supply of victuals at Liverpool. The Lord Chancellor Gerrarde has arrived from Ireland.

Oct 27.

  • TNA SP 12/132, 50. Sir H. Sydney, President, and the Council of Wales, to Burghley. Submit a list of such gentlemen as are thought meet to be preferred for election as escheators within the twelve shires in Wales.

Oct 28.

  • TNA SP 12/132, 51. John Hawkyns to Burghley. Sends a note of shipping set forth. Answers the complaints of Sir John Perrot. Proceedings in finishing the storehouse. Has a matter of importance to impart touching the sea service. Incloses,
  • TNA SP 12/132, 51. i. Note of munition and naval stores returned in the ships under the command of Sir. J. Perrot.

Oct 31.

  • TNA SP 12/132, 52. Request of the farmers and tenants of the Isle of Sheppey for a lease of Shurland House and the lands there belonging to Her Majesty. Their offers.
  • TNA SP 12/132, 53. Note of Mr. Awcher's and Mr. Cripse's offers for the same.

October undated

  • TNA SP 12/132, 54. Petition of John Price, prisoner in the Fleet, to PC, Acknowledges his former misconduct with Vaughan and Torlles, who made him believe he could apprehend one Parsons, a Jesuit. He had apprehended two seminary priests and one massing priest, who were hidden in caves under ground. Offers to repay the money he had unlawfully obtained, and desires to be released from prison, having suffered the shameful punishment of the pillory. [On the 6th Nov. 1579, he was released from the Fleet, giving bond for his re-appearance. Co. Reg.]
  • TNA SP 12/132, 55. Note of the price of grain at Chichester, increased by reason of the great purchases made by one Bates and his factors, for supply of the markets at London and Rye.


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