anxa 85-B 17078 Digitized by the Internet Archive in 2015 https://archive.org/details/reportonmanuscri00grea_1 HISTOIUCAL MANUSCRIPTS COMMISSION, REPORT ON THE MAl^U SCRIPTS OF , I THE FAMILY OP GAWDY, FORIMEELY OP NORFOLK. ISrei^rtiUR to bolt) at parliament bi? Commanb oC |^er :^.ajej^tn. LONDON: PRINTED BY EYRE AND SPOTTISWOODE. To be purchased, either directly or through any Bookseller, from any of the following Agents, viz., Messrs. Hansard and Son, 13, Great Queen Street, W.C., and 32, Abingdon Street, Westminster ; Messrs. Eyre and Spottiswoode, East Harding Street, Fleet Street, and Sale Office, House of Lords ; Messrs. Adam and Charles Black, of Edinburgh ; Messrs. Alexander Thom & Co., Limited, or Messrs. Hodges, Figgis, & Co., of Dublin. 1885. [C.— 4576.-III.] Price Is. id. HISTORICAL MANUSCRIPTS COMMISSION. REPORT ON THE MANUSCRIPTS OF THE FAMILY OF GAWDY, FORMERLY OF NORFOLK. ta af parliament tiji Commantf at Wv iHaje^tn. LONDON: PRINTED BY EYRE AND SPOTTISWOODE. To be purchased, either directly or through any Bookseller, from any of the following Agents, viz., Messrs. Hansard and Son, 13, Great Queen Street, W.C., and 32, Abingdon Street, Westminster ; Messrs. Eyre and Spottiswoode, East Harding Street, Fleet Street, and Sale Office, tiouse of Lords ; Messrs. Adam and Charles Black, of Edinburgh ; Messrs. Alexander Thom and Co., Limited, or Messrs. Hodges, Figgis, and Co., of Dublin. [C.— 4576.-III.] Frice Is. \d. 1885. Ill THE GAWDY PAPERS. The collection of letters chiefly relating to the Norfolk families of Gawdy, Knyvet, Hobart, Hare, and Le Neve, the first part of which is calendared in the following pages, has hitherto been generally known under the general title of the Gawdy Papers. Many of them those comjmsed in this Calendar,) certainly relate to the Gawdy Family and passed, by the marriage of its heiress with Oliver Le Neve, into the hands of Peter Le Neve, Norroy, to whose industry, it will be remembered, Blomefield w^as indebted for the greater part of the material for the County History, which bears his name. Many family papers of the Le Neves and much of the Herald’s own correspondence, were, however, added to the collection, the whole, containing 3,276 MSS., being bound up in 17 folio volumes by, I believe, the late owner Mr. Daniel Gurney, of Puncton, who printed 29 of them at pp. 840 and 1029 of his ^^Pecord of the House of Gournay.” No arrangement, either chronological or othervvise, was at- tempted by the binder, so, since the MSS. have been added to my library, I have cancelled the old numbers (the more especially as no references to such old numbers have ever been made), and have re-arranged the papers into as many divisions as families, keeping each division in chronological order. I should have liked to have included in this Calendar the Gawdy letters which, like many ethers of Le Neve’s MSS., are in the possession of Mr. George Edward Frere, of Poydon, 110 of which were calendared by the late Mr. A. J. Horwood in the Appendix to the Seventh Peport of the Historical ]\ISS. Commission, but vras unable to do so. Another volume of Gawdy letters is at Oxford, being Tanner MS. 241, and containing 61 folios of letters to Bassingbourne Gawdy, High Sheriff of Norfolk, from the Lords of the Council and others, with some of his answers, 1576-1589. u 19269. IV , The 1,222 documents calendared and indexed in the followino;' pages comprise the Gawdy Letters proper, and range in date from 1509 to 1675, thus forming a welcome continuation of the other and better known county correspondence, the Paston letters, the last dated of which was written in 1506 (ed., Gairdner, hi., p. 403). It is intended to calendar the letters of the other four families* in a future report. Walter Eye.. H,ISTORICAL MANUSCRIPTS COMMISSION. 1 COLLECTION OF LETTERS AND DOCUMENTS FORMED BY PETER LE NEVE, NORROY KING-AT-ARMS (BORN 1661, DIED 1729), CHIEFLY RELATING TO THE NOR- FOLK FAMILIES OF GAWDY, KNYVET, HOBART, HARE, AND LE NEVE.— EDITED BY WALTER RYE. PART I. Correspondence and Docujvients relating to the Gawdy Family and their Connections, from A.D. 1 509 to the death in 1606 of Sir Bassingbourn Gawdy, tivice Sheriff of Norfolk. [Note. — Suggestions and explanations, for which the Editor is responsible, are placed between square brackets [ ]. Where no name of a county follows the name of a place, the place may be assumed to be in Norfolk; the exceptions being well-known localities such as London, Hampton Court, &c.] 1509. 1. — 1 April 1509. John Gawdy to William Fuller^ Thos. Gawdy ^ senr., and Thomas Gawdy ^ jun., his brother [sic], and John Ftdler^ jun. Copy deed of feoffment of 5 acres («) in Woodhalefield abutting on manor of Hankers, land of John Fuller and lane from Woodhalefield to Harleston-market {b) next land of John Fuller (c) between land of George Hemingham and Thomas Ward’s close (d) abutting on land of manor of Redenhale-hall in tenure of Ward, and lane called Strowbreg- lane. Thomas Fyske of Harleston attorney to give seisin. Witnesses, Thomas Ward, Robert Cotton, William Oby. Witnesses to seisin, Thos. Ward, barber, Robert Warde, Thomas Burgis, jun., John Fuller, jun.. Will. Oby. Memorandum ; that Thomas Fuller, living in the house of Mr. Copping, sometime Jo. Maslie’s, afterwards Locke’s, at Wortwell, has the original deed. 1511. 2. — 28 May 1511. Thomas Orivell, late of Aylsham, Raffman, [i.e., Tallow Chandler] to Henry Reppes late of Heveningham, Suffolk. Receipt by Orwell for 24/. 13,5. 4- — 25 September 1582. Richard Fysher, Diss, to Bassinghourn Gawdy. Receipt for lOZ. on account of bond for 30Z. due at Hallowmas ; money sent by hands of Robert Bolton. 119. — 28 September 1582. Robert Coon to Bassinghourn Gawdy \ Coon cannot come to keep Gawdy’s Court at Harling in October as he promised. He has received precepts from the Court of Wards for three cases at Ipswich on the 4th and 5th October ; being interroga- tories exhibited by Mr. Felton’s executors against Widow Nonne of North Pickenham, one Johnson (an Ipswich merchant) and one Bull, of Bossehall, near Ipswich. Sends his son-in-law to take his place, and hopes that he with Bolton’s help will see to the charge of Mr. Brett’s lands to Gawdy’s profit. 120. — 12 October 1582. Henry Appleyard and Christopher Floiverdew, both of Wymondham, Gents., to Robert Kyrhy Joint bond to secure payment of lOZ. at Christmas 1583 at the house of Marion Sterling, Wymondham, widow. 121. — ^22 October [1582]. A\rthur~\ Throckmorton, Beaumanoir, [? where] — to Bassinghourn Gawdy. Begs that the motion of marriage made by Sir William Drury between Throckmorton’s daughter and Gawdy’s son may stand over, en account of the former’s “ unmeetness ” in age and growth, and the distance Throckmorton is from his friends, with whom he and Mr B 2 Gawdy MSS, 20 HISTOKICAL MANUSCRIPTS COMMISSION. Gawdy mss. Stocks would fain consult. Thanks Gawdy for his willingness to entrust Throckmorton with his “jewels, . . . which truly be jewels indeed.” 1582-3. 122. — 22 February 1582-3. A\rihur\ Throckmorton^ Beauma- noir, to Basiingbourn Gawdy, Throckmorton goes to London before the term, but not by my Lady Hynes, as she is gone up to her daughters. He will go by Northamp- tonshire. If Gawdy has nothing else to come up for but the proposed match between his son and Throckmorton’s daughter, better put off coming till the young people have met, as she is unwilling to take anybody. Has had bad health since Gawdy’s sons were there. If the weather and ways wax fairer, he will go up, tho’ it were in his litter; as being nearer his native air he may recover his health. 123. — 1 March 1582-3 [ ?]. Sir Thomas Gawdy to his nephew, Bassinghourn Gawdy [ ?]. Asks his nephew to treat with Mr. Flegg and get him to leave Gawdy Hall at M[ichelmas] next. Bear him in hand that it is not Sir Thomas’ desire, but that B. Gawdy wants his uncle to come there. If Flegg wants a house, Sir Thomas is going to sell his. 124. — 12 March 1582-3. Henry Everard, Linsted [Suffolk], to brother-in-law, Bassinghourn Gawdy. Hears that process has come to the Sheriff to levy the money the recusants were condemned to pay at last assizes. Gawdy knows Everard’s estate, that he is greatly indebted and has great charge of children which he could not support if Gawdy and other friends did not help keep some. Asks Gawdy’s good word to the Sheriff to favour Everard and his friends as much as possible. 125. — 17 March 1582-3. John Holden, Ellingham-Magna, Clerk, to Bassinghourn Gawdy. Master Francis Woodhouse will meet Gawdy and the witnesses on the 22nd March at Stowe Church according to Gawdy’s warrant. Asks him to notify William Tymperley. 1583. 126. — 12 May 1583. Thomas Leventhorp, Aldebury, to Bassing- hourn Gawdy. Lawrence Attcocke, “ a little fellow with a red face,” now in gaol at Thetford as a rogue, and who was burnt in the ear by Leventhorp for the same offence, is wanted in Hertfordshire for burglary. Please pass him from constal)le to constable to Boyston or Barley, where a warrant will be for taking him to Hertford gaol. 127. — 22 May 1583. John I^aurence, Fressingfield, Suffolk, to Bas- singhourn Gawdy. Apologises for not having waited on Gawdy for so long a time. 128. — 23 May [1583 ?]. Thomas Levermgton, Wyiidham, to Bas- singhourn Gawdy. Leverington’s honest poor neighbour. Bichard Cattawaye, is in prison in London by order of the High Commission on the accusation of the HISTORICAL MANUSCRIPTS COMMISSION. 21 Vicar of Wymonclham, “ a very lewd and ungodly man.” The Vicar had railed in Cattawaye’s presence at a man who found fault with the Lord’s prayer. “ Cattawaye answered that the man did but ask a question, not that he do hold any such thing. As for example (said Cattawaye), I should ask you this question, ‘ Why do we say Our Father, which art in heaven, rather than Our Father, which art in earth ’ ? ” Cattawaye did this to make him understand it was a question, not that he held any such opinion. The Vicar, being full of malice, accused him of desiring men to alter the Lord’s prayer, which is false. Such is his malice and envy against all who would have the Word truly preached.” 129. — 28 May 1583. Francis Gawdy to his cousin, Bassinghourn Gawdy. Asks benevolence for their poor kinsman Daniel Plumbe, on his mar- riage. The bride’s father requires him to be made worth 300 marks, whereof Mr. Gawdy and “my brother Serjeant ” have given 200. 130. — 28 September 1583. Augustine Dyxe, Longstratton, to Bas~ singbourn Gaicdy. On 27 eJanuary 1582-3, Daniel Reve and Cicely his wife consented to surrender at the next Court for Seckford Manor, 10 acres in Quid- denham to John Baxter and Mary his wife, which Nicholas Baxter had bought from Reve. Dyxe entered this in his book, Reve to be bound in 20/. to fulfil his promise. 131. — 17 October 1583. Bassinghourn Gawdy, W. Harling, to Thomas Heyward, Thetford, Esq. Bond to secure payment to Heyward of 20/. at Michaelmas next. (Witness, Robert Bolton.) 1583-4. 132. — 17 March 1583-4. Bassinghourn Gaxcdy, West Harling, to Thomas Heyward, Thetford. Bond to secure 200/. payable to Heyward next Michaelmas. (Wit- ness, Robert Bolton.) 1584. 133. — 2 May 1584. William Hexcyck, Norwich, draper, to Anthony Flowerdew, gQnX., Humphrey Flowerdew, gent., Edmund Flowerdew, gent., and Thomas Line. Receipt and acquittance by Hewyck (or Hewke) of all debts, &c. 134. — 23 June 1584. Thomas Heigham, Bury, to Bassmghourn Gawdy. Heigham lost a mare and her foal some ten weeks past, and having searched the “ book of entries for such occasions ” at Thetford, found that Mr. Futter had had them cried there. Hears they were found within Gawdy’s manor, who has them. The bearer will pay for their keep. 135. — 25 June 1584. Sir John Heigham, Bury, to Bassinghourn Gawdy. To excuse Mr. Gosnold from being trained as a soldier, he being sufficiently charged with provision of arras, &c. Gawdy MSS. 22 HISTOEICAL MAJSUSCEIPTS COMMISSION. CrAWDY MSS. 136. — 22 July 1584. Sir Charles Framlingham, High Sheriff Suffolk, to his bailiffs, John Juhye and John Baxter. Warrant to arrest Stephen Burrell, formerly of Lowestoft, yeoman, outlawed in Norfolk 13 April 1584, at suit of Eobert Ringword, for debt. Eobert Crispe [Under-sheriff? See No. 193]. 137. — 29 July 1584. John Nonne to sister-in-law Gaiody’t~\. (Letter mutilated.) Is encouraged by his wife to expect in you a favourable mind.’’ Begs correspondent to . . . [send to ?] Weston some time tomorrow, also to get [Gawdy ?] (if back from the Assizesj to signify where Nonne may wait upon him. 138. — 26 August 1584. Francis Gawdy ^ Wallington, to his nephew, Bassinghourn Gawdy, Hailing. Understands dispute between Smyth of Tarleton and William Ingram of Bunwell is referred to B. Gawdy and Mr. [Buxton ?], begs the former to be “ good master ” to Ingram. 139. — .14 September 1584. Sir Nicholas Bacon, Redgrave, to Con- stables of Lopham. Warrant to take Henry Sporle before B. Gawdy to be examined. 140. — 19 October [1584?]. Anthony Gawdy, Hawsted [Suffolk], to Bassinghourn Gawdy [senr.], Harling. Asks Bassingbourn to come with all his friends and freeholders to Ipswich on 2 Novr., where Sir William Drury desires their voices [‘‘ woyesis ”] to elect him knight of the shire. 141. — [? October 1584.] Thomas Heyward to Bassinghourn Gawdy. It were well for Gawdy to write at once to the Mayor and Burgesses of Thetford, Heyward will forward and further it. 142. — 22 October 1584, Thomas Heyioard to Bassinghourn Gawdy, Has sent again to the Mayor of Thetford to do what he can for the answering of my lord of Arundel’s letters if they come. Heyward sends below the copy of the letters he first sent in Gawdy’s behalf. Prays Gawdy to help his wife to-morrow to Mr. Cotton’s of Barneham. Sends by her the £20 he borrowed last week. Tell Mrs. Gawdy that he has sent the other £20 to London to be paid to Mr. Asheley. (Copy Letter.) Understanding there shall be a Parliament called for the 23 Novem- ber, and knowing you are to appoint two burgesses, Heyward has moved Gawdy “ to continue his care and travail to the increase of your commodity therein.” Gawdy if elected “ meaneth freely to discharge you of the whole charge incident to the same.” 143. — 13 November [1584 ?]. Anthony Gawdy, Hawsted [Suffolk], to brother Bassinghourn Gawdy (senr.). Please deliver to Borde, Anthony’s man, the £90 which he has occasion to employ. [Bassingbourn Gawdy, sen., goes up to London.] HISTORICAL MANUSCRIPTS COMMISSION. 23 144v — 8 December 1584. Edward ?], “my lodgings’’ [London], to Bassingbourn Gawdy, Asks him to sign a petition for a poor man their countryman, the former certificate having been lost after Mr. [Heggon ?] saw it. Did not like to trouble him with this the last day at Arundel House. 1584-5. 145. — 12 February 1584-5. James Quarles, Clerk of Her Majesty’s Kitchen, to Mr, Serjeant Flower dew. Grant of a yearly buck in summer and doe in winter from any of the Koyal Parks in Norfolk or elsewhere. 1585. 146. — 9 April 1585. Revd. John Thaxter, Bridgham, to \Bassing- bourn Gawdy\ [A long letter with texts cited in the margin.] Wishes to do his dut}!^ to the small flock over whom he has been placed by Gawdy, especially by means of the ancient exercise of public catechizing, which he has used for six or seven years both at Cambridge and in the country, and which has proved more profitable than “ other preachings.” At Bridgham it does not succeed ; the people have no copy in print and few or none can read or write out the written copy Thaxter has given them ; also he conjectures they cannot understand it “ being wholly bent to the toil of manual affairs and the tilth of the ground.” Begs Gawdy to have the enclosed two small catechisms printed, and send him 20 or 30 copies ; he would not have them published at present altho’ he has been advised to do so. Thaxter has nothing to say against other catechisms, but “ every man’s spittle savours best in his own mouth.” One is for young people, the other more advanced. 147. — 16 April 1585. William Rushbroke, Hoxene [Suffolk], to Bassingbourn Gawdy, London. Asks Gawdy to hire of Mr. Southwell for him the piece of ground “ lying by my glebe ” called Pasture Close, with the meadows adjoining, at the price Mr. William Cornwalleys paid four years past tor it. It is in great request by wealthy neighbours, &c., and would not benefit Rushbroke if he paid for it ‘‘ at their pitch.” There comes from London on Thursday to Hoxne, one Mr. Boadley, merchant, living not far from the 3 Cranes in Whittington College parish in Maiden Lane, whose son is to marry neighbour Barker’s daughter ; Rushbroke would like word sent by him. Remembrances to Mrs. Gawdy, “ your sons, Mrs. Katherin [Everard ?], &c. 148. — 21 April 1585. Simon Foppesfeld,M.etim^\dLm Hail [Suffolk,] to Bassingbourn Gawdy [London.] Gawdy’s letters were delivered to Thurston on Friday and sent by him to Sir Nicholas Bacon, who is fixed in his determination for Brame. The man has not yet been sworn. News came to Harleston that Sir Nicholas had been sent for by a pursuivant and had ridden to London or to the Court. Sir Nicholas wrote to Thurston that the stay of swearing Brame was by Foppesfeld’s means. In truth he believes it was, and if he had not spoken Thurston would not have remembered Gawdy. “ Beccles’ (?) outrageous babble for the common ” is pacified Gawdy MSS. 24 HISTORICAL MANUSCRIPTS COMMISSION, Oawdy mss. by Justice Clenche, Sir Philip Parker and ‘‘ray uncle” Ashefeld. Sir Arthur Heveningham, “ my uncle Ashefeld and my father . . [?]” were at the Sessions on Monday. William Wrott w'ho comes to London this week can let Grawdy know the proceedings. Does not know how his man the bearer will succeed in collecting the money Foppesfeld has appointed him to receive. Asks Gawdy if necessary to help him with 20/. or 30/. which will be repaid at his coming ud. liemembrances to his brother Anthony. (The postscript to the letter is dated Harleston.) 149. — 3 May 1585. Sir Arthur Heveningham^ Ketteringham, to Bassinghourn Gawdy. Has received letters from the Privy Council. Calls a meeting for Thursday next at Norwich at the Crown in St. Stevens which he understands “ to be the clearest place.” 150. — June 1585. Francis Gawdy to Mr. Coote, Lopham. Asks the present of a buck to the bearer. 151. — 26 August 1585. Francis Gawdy ^ Wallington, to his nephew Bassinghourn Gawdy [Sen.], Harling. Sends bearer to fetch away his daughter, and acknowledges B. Gawdy’s kindness to her. Would have visited him but had been in pain and troubled with “ thundering in my head.” 152. — 27 September 1585. Thomas Heyward, Brettenham, to Bassinghourn Ga.wdy. Heyward’s meeting at Thetford with Lord St. John’s assignees as to settlements between that nobleman’s sister and “ my cousin Edwd. “ Clere ” was broken off for two reasons. They wanted 100/. a year in possession and 600/. in reversion. Also that the son’s debts be paid, they say 4,000/. at least. They waited on Sir E. Clere and report that he agreed to the increase, provided that 40/. or 50/- a year of the reversionary land might be sold to pay the debts, and Sir E. Clere not be otherwise charged with them. This is a dear bargain, as he gets no money nor certainty of living with the gentlewoman ; they have gone to get my lord’s decision. Sends Gawdy’s basin and ewer. Asks a warrant for the service of one Roger Saulter, a husbandman, who is Heyward’s covenanted servant till to-morroiv (sic) and has been inveigled away. Constables names are Richard Conestall and Marten Toller. 153. — 21 October 1585- [Sir] Francis Hynde, Maddingley [Cam- bridge], to Mr. Baron Flower deice. At last Wisbeach Assizes Hynde was a suitor to tlie Judge on behalf of himself and his neighbours of Marche within the Isle having causes between them, and the Bishop’s farmer of Stone, within the lord- ship of Marche, as to the former having procured an injunction removing the cause into the Exchequer. Begs him to get the cause returned into the Isle. 154. — 13 December 1585. Thomas Heyward, Brettenham, to Bassinghourn Gawdy. Mr. Lovell’s officers continue intruding on Mr. Warren’s liberties Before the proposed survey of the latter, and whilst Gawdy is with HISTOEICAL MANUSCRIPTS COMMISSION. 25 Mr. Warren, it would be well to look into his evidences, and go over Gawdi^mss. the title with Mr. Donne. Heyward has resumed possession for Warren ~ of 40 acres from sundry tenants, viz., John A-bretnehm, the College of Eushford, Ric. Purrye, Edmund Smythe, Thos. Huggan, Ric. Welles, John Watts his oaifield, Tebald, S wanes, Osteleyrie, Pike, &c., and expects to find more. Unless Warren can divide his manor [Calton Hall] from Lovell’s, and prove the waste to be his fee, a survey will only damage him, and he had better rely on his use and possession, and only seek to restrain Lovell’s attempts to bring the 5 new tenements on the green within his manor of Rothyng-hall in Brettenham, which is the “ lewd devise ” of Blak his Steward, so as to get enough tenants to hold ^ Court and in time make by-laws for all Brettenham as he pleases. [Thomas Lovell bought Rothyng-hall manor of the Earl of Arundel in 1583.] 1585-6. 155. — 18 January 1585-6. John Thurston^ Hoxne, Sufiblk, to Bassingbourn Gawdy. James Richardson, of Denham, and Clemence his wife, have brought up the wife’s niece, one Elizabeth Filby, from childhood, and kept her 24 years or more. Clemence also gave her 10/. lately, which was left with a nephew Richard Wright for the niece’s use. A month ago the girl ungratefully left them, taking more than was her own with her, and Thurston hears that Wright brought her to Gawdy ’s. He wishes the maid sent that he may examine her ; her relations being willing she should return to Gawdy’s service afterwards. 1586. 156. — 15 September 1586. Sir Arthur Heveningham^ Ketteringham, to Bassingbourn Gawdy. Entreats Gawdy on behalf of the bearer Mr. Robert Chamberlayne of Attleburgh and his mother to get their rate on the subsidy roll reduced again. The mother is 100/. poorer than she was and the son has spent part of the little he had from his father in a suit with Mr. Flynte. 157. — 24 September 1586. Christopher Hey don [^Esq.'] to Bassing- bourn Gawdy. Heydon is induced by the immoderate brag ” of Farmor to stand in election for one of the places in Parliament. Asks for Gawdy’s and his friends’ assistance ; he would ride a hundred mile to do them any pleasure ” in return. [This was the celebrated double election so much debated in the House of Commons. Fermor and Gresham were returned on the first writ, which was not in the Sheriff’s hands soon enough to be properly proclaimed. The Court of Chancery issued another writ and Heydon and Gresham were returned. The House finally supported the first return.] 158. — 24 October 1586. William Stone to Bassingbourn Gawdy. Receipt by Stone for 8/. ISs. by hands of Luke Wolmer. 159. — 13 December [1586 ? or earlier]. [tS'zr] Charles Framling- ham, Croweshall, to his cousin {Bassingbourn Gawdy., Sen.~] The bearer, Thomas Gescolfe, was maliciously indicted at the last quarter sessions at Beccles for refusing to work with John Bonne, 26 HISTOEICAL MANUSCEIPTS COMMISSION. Gawdy mss. “ because he was otherwise in work at the time.” Framlingham asks Gawdy if he thinks the indictment was brought by ill will to cause the “ bock ” to be withdrawn without fine, or such reasonable one as he conveniently may. Remembrances to “ my cousin your bedfellow and ‘‘ the rest of our young cousins.” 1586-7. 160. — 6 January 1586-7. Alexander Duke, Rising, to Bass. Gawdy. Writes for a pair of breeding swans Gawdy once promised his master. 161. — 3 February [1586-7]. Elizabeth Nonne, Tostock, Suffolk, to her sister [_Mrs. Gawdy~\, Harling. Hears Mr. Nashe the minister is dead, which makes ‘‘ a way for my ‘‘ brother and you to provide the ministry of His Word ... for “ His glory and your comfort . . . Not every learned man, no, not every good man, is fit to be a minister, as you have already had experience.” Mrs. Nonne can recommend one whose gifts and godli- ness they know, Mr. Harvey, whose present living is so small and his charge so great that there is talk of moving him. While loth to part with him, she would rather her correspondents enjoyed that “ which the “ Lord hath denied me.” [Harvey was presented to West Harling 30 March 1587.] 162. — 5 March 1586-7. [ Crispe\ Under- sheriff. Sends a warrant to be sealed ; has underwritten it to save the clerks trouble. Begs an immediate levy. Hopes [Crispe] will let Ferrour have such warrants as he may desire at the suit of Sir Eobert South- well. When Ferrour was under-sheriff he never took fees from any sheriff or under-sheriff his predecessors. Asks what order he has taken with [Twaffe ?] and Johnson, the prisoners, and [Wursche?] the jailor. Gawdy MSS , 44 HISTOlilCAL MANUSCRIPTS COMMISSION. Gawdy mss. 272. — 24 March 1593-4. John Fervour to \^Matheio Crispe~\^ Under- sheriff. Ferroiir has sent again for the AA^ar rants AA^hich he hopes Crispe has noAA" examined according to his “ curious desires.” His predecessors never shoAved such mistrustful minds. Crispe treats him over-hardly in refusing a special Avarrant upon the capias utlegat against William Jener, Avhich was sent yesterday, especially as no execution was had of the former capias. Jener dwells in DoAvneham Market. Asks for special warrants against the parties named in the enclosed AA^arrants. The man who made out the warrant against Jener did but cobble it. Let the warrant against Page and Watson name Kobert Page in the same way as he is named in the writ. Ferrour suspects that some of Crispe’s underlings (whose favours he desires not), have moved the under-sheriff to be dainty of his friendly disposition towards Ferrour. 273. — 24 March 1593-4. Robert Sporle, Framlingham, Brickmaker, to Mathew Crispe, gent. Eeplevin bond, Sporle claiming three mares, valued at 50^. taken on Ji. fa. against John Sporle ats Topcliffe, gen. Witnesses, Henry Gibbon, and Eobert [Bryndlemarshe ?]. \_See No. 210.] 1594. 274. — 25 March 1594. Christopher Soame, Citizen and Alderman, Norwich, to Bassinghourn Gawdy, High Sheriff. Eelease of all claims, &c., on ca. sa. executed against George Waffe for 201. debt, and 5/. damages. Witness, Christopher Ballard, John Gybson. 275. — [29 March] Good Friday 1594. J [ohn\ Ferrour to Mathew Crispe, Under-sheriff, Nor- wich. Sends certain Avarrants which arc as effectually made out as Crispe or any of his factors could make them; so need not be examined, let them be sealed and given to the bearer with word what exigent or proclamation there is in the office against Ferrour, Sir Eobert South- well, or Clemente Eolle of Gressenhall. 276. — 31 March 1594. Henry Farrar, Beccles, to Mathew Crispe, Westwood, Under-sheriff. Peter Gleane of Norwich has sued Farrar, who gave Gleane a bond with 4 sureties for 33/. payable 10/. a year. One payment was due last Candlemas; but Farrar has paid 25/. to one of his sureties, so is not to blame. Asks Crispe’s favour. Does Mr. [Hanges ?] claim more of Farrar ? he has been paid 65/. and if he asks more must have it, but Farrar would wish to pay it in person and try to get an abatement. 277. — 5 April [1594 ?]. John Dover, Effingham, to {Bassinghourn Ga,wdy\ Thomas Chamberleyne sued William Davye about 3 years ago for 40^. debt. At Davye’s request Dover paid Chamberleyne the money at the Griffin in Attleborough, in spite of which he has now taken Davye in execution. HISTORICAL MANUSCRIPTS COMMISSION. 45 1>78. 5 April 1594. John Nonne to nephew \Ba$singbourn ^ Gawdy^ . Asks that Mr. Onslow may have some scions for grafting from [Gawdy’s] winter and summer “ pearmeynes.” 279. — 7 April 1594. John Heyes, senior, King’s Lynn, Merchant, to Bassingbourn Gaivdy, Bsq.y High Sheriff. Receipt for 9Z. on li. fa. against Christopher Haws of Tilney. Witness, Ch. Fisher, Notary Public, and Bartholomew Adryan. 280. — 9 April 1594. Robert, Skathe, Little Brandon, yeoman, to Bassingbourn Gaivdy, High Sheriff. Receipt for 11/. IO 5 . levied by ca. so. against William Leake. Witness, Richard Duffylde, William Dixon. 281. - 13 April 1594. Michael Hoivkes^ of Debham, Norfolk, Miller, to Bassingbourn Gawdy, High Sheriff. Release of all claims arising from ca. sa. against John Kirkeman for 6/. and 335. 4t/. damages. Witness, Christopher Ballard, Robert Orwell. 282. — 13 April 1594. John Nonne to his nephew Bassingbourn Gaivdy, High Sheriff, West Harling. Urges the return of the venire fac. concerning Mr. Crowe which he left with Gawdy. Nonne is going to London. If the freeholders have been sent by the Under Sheriff let this messenger bring them to Nonne. Hears his niece is at Cambridge. P.S. — Forwards a letter from his nephew Nicholas Cressener at Cambridge ; expect it contains “ such requests as he is driven to make to others his poor friends.” 283. — 23 April 1594. Thomas Heigham, Wonringford [? Worming- ford, Essex, second son of Sir John Heigham] to his nephew Bassingbourn Gawdy, H\g\\ Sheriff. Asks Gawdy’s furtherance of his suit on bond against Richard Haynwright of Foxley, living near Mr. Rugge; and encloses his attorney’s letter and the writ. When the arrest is made let the [bail] bond be sent to Furnval’s Inn and Heigham (who is going to London with his wife) will deliver the bond sued on there. In case of settlement, states he has sent twice to Denver where defendant then dwelt and to Gregory Prats (where his unlucky bargain was made), then there is the attorney’s fee, writ, and expense of arrest, besides the debt 14/. IO 5 ., on payment of all which he will stay proceedings. 284. — 26 April 1594. Sir Charles Framlingham, Croweshall, to his daughter [Ann] Gawdy, Cambridge. Is sorry to hear of her ill health ; will gladly do anything for her a father can do. Has sent Brame ; if she likes to keep him to pass the time with music, or for any service, pray do so : he can also bring back Vj^ord if she wants anything. Will write his wife to hasten to Cambridge and see what “ her poor skill ” can do ; she is now at London and in better health. [A very affectionate letter.] 40 HISTORICAL MANUSCRIPTS COMMISSION. Gaaydt mss. 285.*— 4 May 1594. Thomas Fayrclough, London, Goldsmith, to — Bassingbourn Gawdy, Receipt for 301. received from Mr. Crispe, under sheriff, on account of statute of 601. against the body of John Brotone of Walton Abbey Suffolk. r Two releases (same parties, Fayrclough (a.) 7 February 1594-5. J described in the first as ‘‘Silkman^’) of (b.) 22 July 1596. ] all demands. Witnesses, Robert Bolton, Rich. Sutton. 286. — 13 May 1594. Bobert Dayle, at his master, Mr. Tipper’s house, Aldergate, London, to [^Bassingbourn Gawdy '\ . Asks payment for preparing the conveyance from Tipper, his master, to [Gawdy] of Lyraborne Manor, Suffolk, which was made last term at St. Albans, also what he paid for the acknowledging of it before a Master in Chancery, Mr. Bristowe, who took the conveyance, promised to nsention it. It comes to 20^., besides “ some other consideration in regard that I am patentee with my master.” 287. — 22 May 1594. Robert Newham., Norwich, grocer, to Bassing- bourn Gawdy., High Sherifi*. Receipt for 71. IO 5 . levied on ca. sa. against Walter Sabarne of Fundenhall, yeoman. Witness, Christopher Ballard, John Gybson. 288. — 29 May 1594. John Pigeon., Redenhall, Yeoman, to Bassing- bourn Gawdy., High Sheriff. Release of all claims, &c. arising from an outlawry after judgment (C.P.) against Alice Kylby, now the wife of John Ballyston, for 19/. lO^-. at suit of John Pigeon and Honor his wife. Witness, Gregory . . . 289. — 30 May 1594. Robert Purdye, Harleston, to Matthew Crispe. Under-sheriff, or Mr, Henry Gibson, his deputy. To say that the suit of Pigeon and Alice Kylby is settled, and she is to be released; encloses the acquittance (supra). 290. — 1 June 1594. Robert Hornesey, Norwich, Woollen-draper, to Bassingbourn Gawdy, High Sheriff. Release of all demands arising from outlawry of Thomas Reve of Aslacton. Witnesses, Christopher Ballard, Robert Bedingfield. 291. — 6 June 1594. Nicholas Hooker, Goldsmith, to Bassingbourn Gawdy. Receipt for 1/. I 5 . 6d. in full of debt of Mrs. Ann Gawdy, by hands of William [Pagram ?], servant to Mr. Gawdy. 292. — 12 .Tune L594. Mathew Crispe to Bassingbourn Gawdy. (h’ispe has received the enclosed writ to return a jury for Sir Arthur Heveningham. As he is forbidden to return it, he sends a book of freeholders for Gawdy to select from, he must join 4 hundredors where the venue is laid, or jury will be quashed. P.S. by Sir Arthur Heveningham to speed the return and he will pay the messenger. HISTOKICAL MANUSCRIPTS COMMISSION. 47 293. — 13 June 1594. John Pettus to Bassingbourn Gawdy, High Gawdt mss. Sheriff, Hurling. “ Gawdy’s two bonds to David Le-maire, merchant-stranger, for 100/. each (due respectively 1 August 1594 and that day twelvemonth) are offered for sale in London. Before buying, Pettus would like to hear if Gawdy has any objection to being bound to him for that sum. Postscript by Thomas Pettus (father of John) dated 16 June, asking for an answer by this carter,” who will pass through Thetford. John Pettus’ address is at Mr. Hawes’ house in St. Martin’s Lane by Canwicke St., London. [These bonds were given tor ransom of Philip Gawdy, formerly imprisoned at Lisbon and released by David Le-maire’s son, Lucas Phelix, becoming surety for him.] 294. — 14 June 1594. Gyles Fleming]^ London, Grocer, to Bassing- bourn Gawdy ^ High Sheriff. Release of all claims arising from a ca. sa. against Gyles Symonds, late of Hilderston , Esq., for 23/. debt, and 1/. 3^. Sd. damages. Witness, John Fawcett, Robert Bunell. 295. — 15 June 1594. Henry Gawdy to cousin Bassingbourn Gawdy. Has heard bad news of Bassingbourn Gawdy’s wife’s health ; asks for certain intelligence. 296. — 17 June 1594, Thomas Oxburqh to Bassingbourn Gawdy. High Sheriff. Receipt for 70/. levied on goods of Nicholas Browne, late of Hampton, out of which Oxburgh has paid Mathew Crispe, under-sheriff, his fee on the Ji.fa., 3/. 8^. 297. — 23 June 1594. Stephen Hart, Jr., Hempstead, yeoman, to Bassingbourn Gawdy ^ High Sheriff. Release of all claims concerning a Ji»fa. against Hart’s goods. Witness, Christopher Ballard, Gabriel Cooke. [23 June 1594. Bassingbourn’s wife Ann died.] 298. — -27 June 1594. Edmond Moundeford, Feltwell, to Bassing- bourn Gawdy, High Sheriff. Again asks to have his brother Fowler excused serving on the great inquest. Prays Gawdy may be comforted in his sorrow. 299. — 27 June 1594. Peter Morphewe, Pulham St. Mary, yeoman, and Peter Wales, Thorpe, yeoman, to Bas- singbourn Gawdy, High Sheriff. General release. Witness, John Gibson, Thomas Crispe, Anthony Colphax. 300. — 29 June 1594. [iS/r] Francis Hynde, Maddingley [Camb.], to Bassingbourn Gawdy, High Sheriff. Condoles with Gawdy on his loss. A “ troublesome lewd fellow,” Robert Banks, boasts of his influence with the jury in an action against Hynde, who begs Gawdy to counteract this by saying a word to the jurors, &c. 48 HISTORICAL MANUSCRIPTS COMMISSION. Gawdy mss. 301. — 1 July 1594. Thomas Fastolfe, Senr., Pettaugh (?), Suffolk, to Bassingbourn Gaicdy, High Sheriff. Eeiease of all claims on ca. sa. against William Wrenche and * Snyler for 20Z. and 535. 4c?. damages. Witnesses, Henry Gibson, Christopher Ballard. 302. — 2 July 1594. Edward Lnokenor, Denham, to Bassingbourn Gawdy, High Sheriff. To interest Gawdy in the bearer, a servant of Lewkenor’s, who wishes party taken in execution ; Crispe delays matters very much. 303. — 3 July 1594. Henry Smythe to Bassingbmrn Gawdy ^ High Sheriff. Eeceipt for 21 . 9 . 8a^/c, Lincoln’s Inn, to [S'/?’ hourn Gawdy\ Has acquainted my Lord Chief [Justice] of [Gawdy’s] care in committing the man to Norwich Gaol for atflrmlng and publishing to “ such as he took to be his servant Frame, that he and 20 others had determined to kill his Lordship, and that if he should not ride “ strongly he should be made sure never to ride circuit again.” His Lordship took it very kindly of [Gawdy] but said he cared not for them at all, whereupon Dade mentioned it to my Lord Keeper and my Lord Treasurer, who send this bearer to fetch the man and the examina- tions [Gawdy] has taken, names of accusers, &c. 418. — 10 June 1599. Richard Sutton., Feltwell, to Sir Bassing- hourn Gawdy, West Hading. Sutton is sent by my Lord Treasurer, and Mr. Chancellor of the Exchequer with a commission under the Great Seal directed to himself Gawdy, Mr. Edmond Bell, and Mr. Edmond Moundeford to survey and value the manors of Feltwell and Northwold which the Queen means to resume from the Bishop of Ely’s possession. The commission must be executed on the land itself, and that forthwith, as it extends to five other shires and is returnable the 26th inst. Does not wish to draw Gawdy to come so far, and at the same time would like to have his seal to the certificate which he can do without being present. Will wait on him for that purpose to-morrow night after Sutton and Moundeford have performed the service. u 19269. E 66 HISTORICAL MANUSCRIPTS COMMISSION. Gawdt mss, 4)9. — 11 June 1599. Edtniond Moundeford, Feltwell, to Sir Bas- singbourn Gawdy. They have valued Feltwell and its demesnes at 27/. 4^. %d. per ann. and Northwold at 18/. 12^., and have entered on part of Feltwell Manor in the name of the whole to resume it for Her Highness. 420. — 26 July 1599. John Reynolds^ Attelboro’, to Sir Bass. Gawdy. The men who have heretofore trained in the harness supplied by Eeynolds have habitually either lost or exchanged it for worse, to his great loss. May not his servant, John Francke, train with Eeynolds’ caliver ? Would wait on Gawdy in person but for ‘‘ want of sight and other impediments.” 421. — 2 August 1599. Rev, John Trendle [of Ovington] to Sir B, Gawdy. Has come to wait on Gawdy, and finding him from home leaves his request in writing, viz., if you wish a tailor for your house to attend upon you at Michael [sic] next,” to take Trendle’s son, a youth of 20, now at Mr. Clax ton’s. 422. — 9 August 1599. Sir John Heigham, Barrow [Suffolk], to Sir B, Gawdy ^ Harling. Asks Gawdy to spare William Myles, servant to widow Martyn of Asheby, a trained soldier, from going forth this muster. 423. — 10 August 1599. Lord Nottingham^ Somerset House in London, to Constables and principal officers of Brentwood and Ingerston in Essex. The foot and horse companies out of Norfolk were given their ren- dezvous at Brentwood and Ingerston, but “ the necessity of the present service will not permit them to stay there.” Advise their chief leaders, Sir Christopher Hey don. Sir John Townshend, Sir Clement Heigham, and Sir William Woodhouse, to march ‘‘hither to me at London without any stay there.” 424. — [? September 1599]. Henry Gawdy to his cousin. Sir B. Gawdy, Has received the commission for the subsidies. Expects Mr. Attorney, when he will write again. 425. — 1 September 1599. Edmond Moundeford, Feltwell, to Sir Bassingbourn Gawdy, West Harling. Asks Gawdy to appoint a collector for their division of the subsidy, and appoint him to be at the next meeting at Watton with his sureties. 426. — 15 September 1599. Robert Dade, Bury St. Edmond’s [Suf- folk], to Sir . Bassingbourn Gawdy, Harling. Asks payment of the “ remanet ” of his bill on Monday after Michael- mas. Had hoped to meet Gawdy at Eedgrave [Suffolk], and to have taken instructions for the conveyance for my Lady your wife and “the purchasers who have joined with you in the fine.” HISTORICAL MANUSCRIPTS COMMISSION. 67 427. — 29 September 1599. Edmond *Moundeford^ Feltwell, to Sir Gawdy mss. Bassingbourn Gawdy, West Harling. Sends four blank warrants for a collector of the subsidy, and a note of substantial men in Way land, Grimshoe, and South Greenhoe, for Gawdy to select names from. 428. — 25 October 1599. John Dixon, ISTorwich, to Sir Bass. Gawdy. Gawdy’s ‘‘poor beadsman” begs intercession with Sir Nicholas Bacon that he may be bailed. Considering he is “ in danger of debt,” . . . his “lying here will be to his utter overthrow.” Explains why he withstood Sir Nicholas’ warrant ; the man who served it would not say what it was for, and Dixon “ doubted nothing but it had been for debt.” 429. — 4 November 1599. Sir Nicholas Bacon and Sir Bass. Gawdy, Eedgrave [Suffolk], to [/Sw* John Boy- ham^ Lord Chief Justice of England. Recommends Henry Holdiche, Esq., to be in the Commission of the Peace, there being none other within eight miles of his residence. [Mem. by P. Le Neve. “ Dudlington.”] 430. — 14 December 1599. Thomas Wythe, Sternfield [Suff.], to Sir Bassingbourn Gaivdy, Harling. Gawdy’s servant Grey will bring him 8Z. rent of hop ground. Wythe has written to Mr. Grigges to pay his fine. Reminds Gawdy of his old suit to Mr. Nathaniel Bacon, whom he meant to have seen at Twelfe [sic] Sessions, but as he is now High Sheriff, fears to miss him. Begs Gawdy to be earnest with Bacon, not to put Wythe out of his steward- ship ; for which (with Bacon’s privity) Wythe gave 13/. 6s. Sd. to Mr. Horneby and a score of trees of the best fruit, which cost 30^., and did lay out to Mr. Auditor Hill 205. to renew his patent. Wythe has only enjoyed the office seven years ; half a dozen tenants have com- plained and another has been appointed in his place without Wythe having an opportunity to answer their complaints. 431. — 24 December 1599. Da. Hughes, Woodrising, to Sir Bass. Gawdy, Harling. My lady [Southwell] has ordered Gawdy a doe “ of the best,” which Hughes fear will be but poor owing to the wet season. Let him have warning before Gawdy sends his man for it. 432. — 13 January 1599-1600. Edmond Moundeford, Lynford, to cousin Sir Bassingbourn Gawdy, West Harling. Robert Newporte, a miller of Ashill, purchased a windmill which cost him all his substance, and for which he is indebted 40/. It is now “ blown down and overthrown by tempest of wind ” to his ruin. Can he be helped by the charitable contribution of the county without waiting for the sessions ? [Endorsed by Sir B. Gawdy “ Sir Ed. Moundeford ; ” he was not knighted till 1603.] 433. — 1 February 1599—1600. Martin Manne, Norwich, to Sir B. Gawdy. Encloses proceedings touching the horses ; certificate of default is deferred. There is come a letter to set Transportation at liberty again . , , sent by my Lord Treasurer upon your letters written when the E 2 68 HISTORICAL MANUSCRIPTS COMMISSION. Gawdt mss. restraint was received.” Mr. Attorney thanks Gawdy for remembering Mr. Phillips. Manne’s master, and Sir Christopher have written to the officers of the Peace to ‘‘ deal with the merchants for some reward.” Let Gawdy move any who benefit by transportation to contribute voluntarily. 1599-1600. 434. — 17 February 1599-1600. William Howes, late soldier under Gawdy’s band, to his good captain Sir Bassingbourn Gawdy, Knt. “ TJmblie desires ” excuse as he has been sore sick since coming from Stratford. 435. — 21 March 1599-1600. Sir Arthur HevevAngharn, 'KsAi^v\xrg-- ham, to Sir Bassingbourn Gawdy, West Harling. Gawdy ’s hundreds have not paid in their composition money for Her Majesty’s privy diet. The Purveyors . . . would have had Sir Arthur certify the chief Constables’ names that a Marshall’s man might have come down for them. . . . The money should be paid to- morrow or they will be returned in contempt. 436. — 22 March 1599-1600. Edmond Moundeford, Lynford, to Sir Bassingbourn Gawdy, West Bar- ling. Moundeford and his cousin Holdiche take the account of the Church- wardens and Overseers of the poor for Grimshoe next Wednesday; when does Gawdy for Wayland ? Sir John Townsheiid, Mr. Guy bon, and Mr. Bell appoint 31 March to take account of the Stock of the house of Correction at Swaffham. Some of the company much mislike the order taken by Gawdy and Moundeford for “ the farme of the house and the use of the Stock.” Who has Mr. Chabnor’s bond for the delivery of the stock? 437. — 4 April 1600. Francis Gawdy, Wallington, to Sir Chris, Heydon, Sir Philip Woodhouse, and Sir Bass, Gawdy, To beg that the hundred of Clack close may be relieved from con- tributing 4/. to repair bridges in Trowse ; they have been at unusual charge this winter in repairing banks and bridges, there being many breaches and decays, the hundred being most subject to waters. 1600. 438. — 13 April 1600. Da. Hughes, Woodrising, to \_Sir Bass. Gaivdy ^ . Complains of Widow Fitt, who keeps an unlicensed victualling house and brews strong drink at Carbrook. As she has no other means of firing, she and such as she spoil ‘‘ my lady’s woods and hedges.” 439. — 7 June 1600. John Sprynge, Pakenham, to Sir Bassingbourn Gawdy, West Harling. Informs Gnwdy that a little man he has taken into his service is ‘^a very disordered fellow and very often drunk,” and has often run away HISTORICAL MANUSCRIPTS COMMISSION. 69 from Sprynge and his father before. Let him he punished, or send him gawdy ms back for correction ; but not alone, or he “ will give the slip.’* 440. — 22 July 1600. Henry North, Mildenhall [Suffolk], to Sir Bass, Gawdy. At request of his good neighbours of Brandon, North asks a licence for Robert Toller of Weeting, who has kept a victualling-house there, but has been dismissed. He is of very modest and civil behaviour.” 441. — July [1600?]. Buth Gawdy, Waybread [Suffolk, wife of Thomas Gawdy\ to cousin Sir Bass, Gawdy, Harling Hall. Presumes on Sir B.’s precedent courtesies ” on behalf of her child to ask that he may be educated with Sir Bass.’ sons : does not wish to charge Gawdy with his apparel or the “ Content to the Schoolmaster.’’ [See next letter.] 442. — 27 September 1600. Thomas Gawdy, Waybread [Suffolk], to cousin Sir Bassinghourn Gawdy, West Harling. My Lord Keeper’s decree against Thomas ats Mr. Russell will come down very strong and hard ” against him this term and he must absent himself, and has but little means to leave for his wife and children. Begs Sir Bassingbourn to take Thomas’ son Francis to educate with his sons ; does not desire either his diet, apparel, or learning to be burden- some to Sir Bassingbourn. 443. — 3 October [1600]. Robert Dawheney, Redgrave [Suffolk], to Sir B, Gawdy, Harling. After Gawdy came from Norwich yesterday the challenge between Sir Robert Mansfield and Sir John Heyden took effect. Sir John is thought to be dead. Some passengers came at the end of the fray. ’Tis reported they went out about twelve o’clock from Norwich to fight about half a mile distant from Barford [?] Bridge, without friend on either side. The passengers before their near approach saw Sir John Heyden fall, hurt in many places, but the deadly wound is by a thrust in at his throat and out at the top of his head. Sir Robert w’ent to Nor- wich with the arms of the other, wLo lay on the ground till the passengers conveyed him to a house. 444. — 4 October 1600. Thomas Methwold to Sir Bass. Gawdy Hariing. Is sorry he cannot lend 100/., wishes he had known when they had last met at Watton. Can get 50/. from a friend, who is so precise as to want a surety for 50/. and two sureties for 100/. 445. — 8 Octoler 1600. Dr. Daniel Reve, Banham, to Sir B. Gawdy West Harling. “I am sorry your worship is troubled with the complaints of this per- verse woman, who cannot be any way intreated or urged to have her daughter (a forlorn wretch) brought to any goodness, but thus from time to time molesteth them w'ho endeavour to fit her for some service.” Advises the mother be sharply rebuked and he will see to the girl being brought up to earn her livelihood, lest (if she associate with her mother) 70 HISTORICAL MANUSCRIPTS COMMISSION. Oawdy mss. our town be forthwith pestered with her beggaries. I leave your worship to the saving zeal of Israel.” 446. — 10 October 1600. Edmond Moundeford, Lynford, to Sir Bassingbourn Gawdy^ Harling. Asks appointment to meet at Swalfham about the house of correction. Lawes is to make account and either lay in new bond or deliver up the stock.” 447. — [? Before 17 November 1600]. Sir Robert Mansfield io Sir Bass. Gawdy. Would have been with Gawdy on Tuesday night, but this weather is such an enemy to his right arm that he dares not stir from the fire side. Hears from London that Sir Christopher Heydon is so earnest for his coming up that he will have to go in spite of his discharge from my Lord Admiral. Would have liked to have examined these poor men first, for the falsehood of what Heydon fathers on them is so apparent that they will not by any means permit speech of them. Sir Robert is going to send one of his servants to enquire for them and get them to come before Gawdy without frightening them. Sir Robert will bring his nephew Hungatt with him and if the meeting be at Norwich Sir Robert will offer for Sir Arthur and his son to be present. 448. — 17 November [1600]. Sir Robert Mansfield, Pentney, io Sir Bassingbourn Gawdy. Has placed such confidence in the honesty of his cause that he did not even enquire where the men dwelt that first came in after their fighting. Nor did he know their names till he read them in Sic John Heydon’s apology, being Thomas Gaxham and Henry Harding. Begs Gawdy to send (not his servant but some discreet countryman) for them and Chief Constable Shardloe. Sir Robert will meet them either at Gawdy’s or his own house. His speedy procuring their testimony will mar his unworthy antagonist’s report. 449. — [About 22 November 1600]. Sir Robert Mansfield, Pentney, to Sir Bassingbourn Gawdy, Harling. Has just received a letter from Sir John Townshend advising the speedy procurement of the examination. ‘‘ As you love me meet me to- morrow at my house by dinner-time though we are like to have no one bit to eat for I purpose not to have my being in town known I pray you come in as secret a manner as you can and light not till you come to my house through Chappellyfield which gates shall be open for you.”^ Bring Shardloe, but do not let him know beforehand that they are going to Norwich. The bearer, Sir Robert’s footman, may come with them. [On 23 November 1600 Sir Bassingbourn Gawdy took the depo- sitions of the two witnesses, which are preserved with his subsequent correspondence with C. J. Popham. Add MSS. Brit. Mus. 27,961.] 450. — 27 November 1600. Henry Gawdy, Claxton, to Cousin Sir Bassingbourn Gawdy, Harling. Asks for indenture “ that was for my undersheriff,” cannot tell if Sir Bass, or Cousin Woodhouse have it. HISTORICAL MANUSCRIPTS COMMISSION. 71 451. — 13 December [1600]. Sir Robert Mansfield^ London, to Sir Gawdt mss. Bassinghourn Gawdy, Thanks Gawdy for his journey to Norwich. The examination of the poor men pleases him much. Everyone Sir Robert talks with blames Sir John ‘‘ not more for his base humour of lying than for his cowardly disposition.” Sir John’s friends begin to entreat Sir Robert to forbear publishing his disgrace that he may be able to show his head thereafter. Sir Robert has resolved since he spake with Mr. Attorney to stand with Gawdy for the election as knights of the shire. Gawdy need not regard any unkindness from the Heydons, people seek as much to shun the elder brother since the mortgage of Baconsthorpe as to talk of the younger. 452. — 13 December 1600. Henry Gawdy, Norwich, to cousin Sir Bass. Gawdy. Has spoken to SherilF as to bailiwick of Diss, but there had been a prior promise. As to the election, has spoken to his brother Barnes, the Sheriff, Mr. Clere, Mr. Hobart, Mr. Berney’s Chief Constables, free- holders and tenants at Henry’s Courts. The other proposed candidate (whom he will not name) is not liked and if they stand together both will fail. 453. — 20 December 1600. Augustine Styward, Thetford, to Sir Bass. Gawdy. One Margaret Fraunces, by the hasty censure of some and by neglecting the ordinary means to know the truth ” has been accused of bewitching a maid at Hockham named Joane Harvey. Fraunces was brought before Gawdy and has been a long time committed,” of which Stywarde was notified by divers of the same town who have now re- formed their opinion. He visited the maid on Friday and makes bold to state ‘‘ according to the experience I have had both of ordinary and extra- ordinary diseases, the effect and operations of divers humors, of sick persons’ qualities and several dispositions that this (that some carrying the show of learning there do so much wonder at, and as it were make uproar about it together with others like-ignorant) is nothing else but a disease called the Mother commonly, or as Phisicke calleth it uteri suffocatio or strangulatio which hath her natural cause, and all the strange fits they affirm to proceed of witchcraft to be only passions and symptoms of the same and other mixed disorders in her nature ; yea greater have I seen than this and more admirable . . . neither are there any such strange matters as they report which are now ashamed of what they have done and therefore strive to uphold their credit herein with falsehood ; as that she is not able to be held in the time of her fit with 3 or 4, which I myself in presence of divers both learned Divines and others did alone ; and that ” \_she, the word is struck out] the spirit spits at the name of Jesus and divers other fopperies.” Stywarde will give this evidence publicly and begs that the “ present misery ” of Margaret Fraunces so wrongfully inflicted may induce Gawdy to ponder means for her “ deliverance out of prison, or other provision in this hard extremity.” 1600-1601. 454. — 1600. — Norwich Sessions. £ s. d. Received of Mr. Rayner, Chief Constable of South Erping- 19 3 ham for King’s Bench and Marshalsea. 72 HISTORICAL MANUSCRIPTS COMMISSION. Gawdt mss. £ s. Then of Mr. Neve, his partner, by said Reyner - - 4 6 2 Laid out to the 5 parishes at Norwich at 135. 4c?. each - 3 6 8 For horse-meat there - - - - - 10 9 For fire there - - - - - - 7 For our wages there, self, Isack, Lulpec k and Henry - 4 8 Balance in hand - - - - - -112 7 455. — January 1600-1. Thomas Might to Sir Bassingbourn Gawdy, Will not be able to attend the election himself, but will send his- friends. He takes it the last county [day] was on the 29 of last months and the next county [day] shall be on the 27 of this month ; before which day he must be in London, and the election must be on the county day next after the sheriff gets the writ. Advises Gawdy to write to Godbould (his uncle, Mr. Justice’s servant,) at Fyncham to procure the Chief Constables of Clackclose, Freebridge- Lynn, and Freebridge Marshland. Also to Valentine Pell (Gawdy’s uncle’s steward of the hundred of Freebridge). Moreover, procure my lord Bishop of Norwich’s favour for his tenants, and Sir John Townsend’s for his friends and tenants, and his letters to Mr. Richard Bunting, bailiff of the Duchy, who with Gawdy’s uncle Henry (who may procure many of Mr. Attorney General’s friends), will furnish him well. If he gets these Might knows none who can stand against him for the first voice. Warns him lest the Sheriff dispatch the election before the freeholders come in, many having to journey 30 miles and not starting before 4 a.m. 1601. 456. — 9 January 1600-1. John Hill ^ Burgatt [Suffolk], same man as in No. 415, to Sir Bassingbourn Gawdy. This poor man John Simpson being very lately removed from Pal- grave, a town within two miles of Redgrave [both in Suffolk], into Diss. . Hill asks a licence for his keeping an alehouse at Diss : he did the like at Palgrave for some 14 years, licensed by Mr. Thurston and Mr. Edmiston. Discontinuing his licence, he was presented (with others) before the Lord Chief Justice. He is commended by the best sort and is ‘‘ fit for nothing else, . . . being so gross a man,” . . . that he cannot work. 457. — 14 January 1600-1. Sir Bassingbourn Gawdy, Harling, to Henry Gawdy, Esq., Norwich. Bond to secure 102/. IO 5 . to be paid at H. Gawdy’s dwelling-house in Norwich on 16 April next. Witnesses, Roger Browne, Robt. Bowlton. 458. — 21 January [1600-1]. Sir Robert Mansfield, London, to Sir B. Gawdy. Sir Robert and Sir John have been at the Council table where they were commanded to find sureties. Sir John can get none till his brother comes up. The Council appointed my Lord Chief Justice, Mr. Secretary Herbert, the Attorney and Solicitor General to examine the cause which they did yesterday. Sir Christopher Hey don’s lettei to the constables against Sir Robert is also to be examined into. Means are being taken to prevent Sir Robert standing for the county. HISTORICAL MANUSCRIPTS COMMISSION. 73 4.59. — 20 May 1601. Captain George Ruthall, Chester, to Thomas Gawdy mss. Moi'ris^ Gent, Receipt for 3 horses levied in Norfolk for service in the realm of Ireland, described (with rider’s names) as follows : — 1. Robert Shuickfield of Garson ; [ Garveston], a black trotting horse 17 handfulls high, &c. 2. Ellis Androes of Wootton; bay trotting gelding, 16 handfulls, and 14 years old. 3. Edmund Gooch of Berry, Suff. [sic] ; bay trotting gelding, 15 handfulls, 6 years old ; all riders well furnished. 460. — 28 May 1601. Edmond Moundeford, Lynford, to his cousin Sir Bassinghourn Gawdy ^ West Harling. The “poor bearer,” Henry Harward, was enforced to forsake Rush- ford where he dwelt, some four years past leaving his wife big with child, and household stuff w'orth 3/. Three years ago the wife died, leaving the stuff in charge with one Edmond where she dwelt, who holds it for a debt of 6s., and refuses to give it up. 461. — 13 July 1601. [^Commissio?iers of the Muster^ Norwich, to Thomas Heicar, Esq. Copy Certificate of Hewar’s discharge at his own request on ground of ill health from charge of the band of light horse and petronels in the hundred of Freeb ridge Marshland, Freebridge Lynn, and Clackclose. William Cobb, Esq., to take over the charge,. 462. — 14 July 1601. Thomas Lesirange, Gressenhall, to Sir Bass. Gawdy, the Crown, St. Stephen’s, Norwich. Recommends the bearer, formerly servant to Sir Nicholas L’Estrange, and who has since remained wdth Thomas, at Hunstanton, and is to marry a maid of “ my cousin, Henry Spillman’s,” at Fakenham. If Gawdy gives his “ good will ” to the man himself, he will deliver it to L’Estrange, who will present it at the wedding in Gawdy’s name. 463. — 30 July 1601. Royal Commissioners of the Musters, Court of Greenwich, to the Commissioners for Norfolk. Copy circular letter (original signed by Thos. Egerton, C.J., J. Buchurst, E. Worcester, E. Stanhope, J. Fortescue, Nottingham, Robt. Cecil, J. Harbert, and Thos. Smith) to the Commissioners for Norfolk (viz., the Sheriff of Norfolk, Sir A. Heveringham, Sir Edw. Clere, Sir John Townshend, Sir Ph. Woodehouse, Sir Robt. Maunsel (sic), Sir B. Gawdy, Nathaniel Bacon, Esq., and Henry Gawdy, Esq.), and to Sir Thos. Lovell. Recites the Commission under Great Seal, dated 7 Dec. 1597 (renewing a former Commission), and empowering them to appoint gentlemen to take the general musters, see soldiers trained and armed, and provisions of warlike service, supplied, &c., in counties where no Lieutenant has been appointed. Appoint accordingly Sir Thos. Lovell to join with the rest of the Commissioners of Norfolk in such duties. 464. — 2 August 1601. Edmond Moundeford, Moundford, to Sir Bassinghourn Gawdy, West Harling. Encloses a letter of Sir William Paston’s recommending the bearer Christopher Pepper for a license. Moundeford and Holditch lately committed Pepper to gaol for victualling without license. Refers the decision to Gawdy. 74 HISTORICAL MANUSCRIPTS COMMISSION, Gawdt mss. 465. — 10 August 1601. Henry Gaivdy to cousin Sir B. Gawdy, Begs to borrow the books. Hears Sir B. is bidden to Mr. Attorney’s daughter’s marriage — is he going. ^ 466. — 26 August 1601. Edmond Moundeford, Moundford, to Sir Bassingbourn Gaivdy, West Harling. Mr. Oxborough is not in the Country. “ My brother Gawdy lodged with me last night,” his answer to the letters will agree with Moundeford’s in substance, but he thinks we should not all use one form of answer.” The credit we reposed in the petitioners, the good of her Majesty in maintaining Merchant and Marquers (?) and the general good of the country to have salt at reasonable price are causes sufficient for our request.” The country complains generally of the patent. 467. — 28 September 1601. Sir Bass. Gaivdy, W. Harling, and Richard Sutton, Norfk., Yeoman, to Richard Smyth, Gent., Snetter- ton. Joint bond to secure 120/. to be paid at Smyth’s house at Snetterton on 29 Sept. 1602. Witnesses, Thomas Townshende and Geo. Rogers. 468. — [September 1601.] Henry Gaivdy to cousin Sir Bass. Gaicdy. Henry and his brother Bacon are determined to stand for Parliament. Last time it wais against his will ; asks his cousin’s influence with Sir Nicholas and others. Hears that the electors will have no young and inexperienced men, ‘-but mean to have their free election.” [Henry and Sir Bassingbourn Gawdy were elected]. 469. — 6 October 1601. Francis Gawdy, Wallington, to nephew Sir Bassingbourn Gawdy. ■ Has moved many to give Sir Bass, their first voice for Knt. of the Shire, and Sir Robert Mansfield the second ; some have asked to be at liberty as to their second voice. Cannot send his servants as he rides perforce to London that day, but Mr. Scott and his neighbours will be there. 470. — 7 October 1601. Sir Bassingbourn Gawdy, W. Harling, to Anthony Gaicdy. Bond in penal sum of 400/. to idemnify Anthony for having joined Bassingbourn Gawdy as surety in bond of even date to Francis Sherman of Blow Norton, gent., to secure 200/. Witnesses, Robt. Bowlton, Richd. Sutton, George Rogers. 471. — [? October 1601.] John Holland to Sir Bassingbourn Gaicdy, Harling. Has received Gawdy’s and Lord William Howard’s letters. Will gladly speak to the tenants nnd others to give their votes to Gawdy and Sir Robert Mansfield. Will send to Mr. Hovell and other gentlemen on Monday. Mr. Thwayte was from home, his wife promises he shall be at Norwich for the election. (Note. — The letter has been addressed by mistake in the first instance to Mr. Richard Plovell, Flitcham). HISTORICAL MANUSCRIPTS COMMISSION. 75 472. — 20 October 1601. Edward Gosse and Christopher HeyCy Gawdy mss , Watton, to Sir Bass. Gawdy., Harling hall. Recommend their well-beloved kinsman, John Olley, to be licensed to keep an Inn, the house into which he moved at Michaelmas having always been “ used an ancient Inn in Watton.’’ 473. — [End of October 1601 ? ]. John Holland to [lS^> Bassing- hourn Gawdy\ Sends apologies for not having visited G-awdy ; the reason he has forborne seeing him is secret to himself, and no way toucheth Gawdy. Hears that Grawdy is shortly for London. 474. — 11 November [1601 ?] Henry Gaiody to his cousin Sir Bass. Gaiody, Mendham. Hears he. is to be Sheriff. Asks the appointment of undersheriff for a friend (unnamed), who will give 30/. and good bonds, &c. Henry’s wife is enceinte. 475. — 23 November 1601. Sir John Peyton., Lieutenant of the Tower, to Sir Bass. Gawdy. The bearer, John Bennett, of Wymondham, gentleman, has “by course of law been arrested, prosecuted, and condemned within Her Majesty’s Tower of London,” at suit of Peter Warberton. Believing him willing to pay his creditors, Sir John has “ granted him the pro- section and privilege of Her Majesty’s said Tower for the space of one w'hole year to travel abroad with his keeper ” to make interest among his friends and collect monies due to him, so as to “ satisfy the debt for which he hath been here arrested ” and his other creditors. Let this be notified to the Undersheriff, &c., lest he molested through ignorance of the ancient privileges and prerogative of “ this Her Majesty’s Castle.” 476. — 26 November 1601. Sir Arthur Heveningham to Sir Bass. Gawdy. Asks the office of Steward of the Hundred-Court of Happing for “ my solicitor, Henry Skarburghe of North Walsham , . . being the next hundred to him.” He will gratify Gawdy as usual. 477. — [November] 1601. Rev. Thomas Baynes to Sir Bass. Gawdy, High Sheriff, Harling. Understands Gawdy has a place of government in this commonwealth. Writes on behalf of a Christian friend and kinsman who desires to employ a son (a toward, good natured youth) with Mr. Boulton the under-sheriff. “ You see I come not to beg a benefice of your worship, this benefit shall content me for this time.” Remembrances to “ my good lady with petition to her ladyship for some benefice with tithes juice of liquorice” [sic, apparently a standing joke between them, see post No. 638]. Remembrances to Mr. Anthony Gawdy, ‘‘ if he be with you.” 478. — 4 December 1601. Francis Gawdy, Serjeants Inn, to nephew Sir Bass. Gaicdy. Asks that his servant John Neave of Thorpe may be reappointed as deputy to the under-sheriff “ to break up writs ” and make warrants for this part of the country “for the ease of the people thereabouts.” • Gawdt mss. 76 HISTORICAL MANUSCRIPTS COMMISSION. 479. — 6 December 1601. Henry Basham^ Lynn Regis, to hi» kinsman Sir Bass, Gawdy^ High Sheriff. The bearer Edward Gryffin is the man Basham named by Gawdy's leave for the bailiffship of Ereebridge Lynn, in place of the late bailiff' Edward Goodshawe, who had been selected by Mr. Bowlton the under- sheriff*. 480. — 9 December 1601. Edward Symonds, Hindolveston to Sir Bass. Gawdy, West Harling. Begs stewardship of Holt Hundred : would wait on Gawdy but is em- ployed on weighty business by Sir John Townshend. 481. — 10 December 1601. Francis Gawdy., Sergeants Inn, to nephew Sir Bassingbourn Gawdy^ High Sheriff. Recommends his cousin Appleyarde who has “ occasions ” in Norfolk. 482. — 12 December 1601. Henry Gawdy., Norwich, to cousin Sir Bassingbourn Gawdy. Commends the bearer Mr. Yonger, for the living of Bridgham vacant on the death of Mr. Thacster. 483. — 16 December 1601. Henry Gawdy., to cousin Sir Bass. Gawdy. Asks Sir Bassingbourn to take William Andrewes into his service and that he may have your cloth this year,” he will be at the charge thereof. 484. — 22 December 1601. Henry Gawdy to cousin Sir Bass, Gawdy. On behalf of the bearer [Josse ?] an old “bailiff-arrant,” that he may serve this year. 485. — 22 December 1601. Sir Richard Lee, London to Sir B. Gawdy. Mr. Freston, one of Gawdy’s neighbours has a vicarage in his gift which Sir. R. Lee is earnest to have bestowed on “ a very sufficient minister, whose name is Mr. Richardes, who was with me this late journey into Muscovia ; . . . himself and I marrying two sisters,” . . . Sir R. Lee hopes Gawdy wdll assist his suit. 486. — 30 December 1601. Edmond Moundeford, Lynford, to his cousin Sir B. Gawdy, High Sheriff', W. Harling. Moundeford has received letters from my Lord Bishop for a meeting to dispatch the subsidy next Saturday at Norwich. He cannot attend on account of a sickness that “ hath hanged on ” him for 6 weeks and a sore cut in his hand which makes him unable to bear the rein of his bridle. HISTORICAL MANUSCRIPTS COMMISSION. 77 1601-2. 487. — 3 January [1601-2]. George Foioier, Bromhill, to Sir Bas- singhourn Gawdy^ Sheriff. Fowler admits he has a gelding belonging to the prisoner who broke from jail, where “ my brother ” Moundeford liad committed him. He claims it both as waif [“ wefe ”] and felon’s goods, being taken within his manor of Weeting. It is unshod, having been fired as it could “ scant stand” when taken. (P.S.) The party Fowler has an execution against “ keepeth in Thetford at cards and dice every night.” 488. — 6 January [1601-2]. George Fowler, Bromhill, to Sir Bass. Gawdy, High Sheriff. Sends further particulars of the “ lame old jade ” which is spavined, foundered, &c. The prisoner tied him in Willion-field and cast him off, thinking to hide in a gravel pit. The gelding strayed over Methold warren down to Weeting town, two miles from the prisoner. Fowler can show evidence for 300 years as to his right, waifs, 8cc., being taken by Lords Plays [‘‘ Place ”] and Howard, the earls of Oxford, Lord Latimer, and the copartners, ha. 489. — 14 January [1601-2]. Edmond Moundeford, Lynford, to cousin Sir Bass. Gawdy, High Sheriff. On his return to his sick wife Moundeford saw Fowler, who was quite willing to give up the gelding, the cause of his stay 'was “ by mistaking of a book-case ” as will be showed to Gawdy. Moundeford would like the sword as a present, it is very light and he has no weapon for his own use “in a sudden in privy watch or otherwise.” Sends Mr. Pratt’s letter to have one excused as a soldier. Pratt is uncle Gawdy’s good neighbour, “ sed utere tuo judicio.” 490. — 14 January 1601-2. Langhton [?], to cousin Sir Bassinghourn Gawdy, High Sheriff. Presumes on their old acquaintance to request Gawdy to supply the defects in the execution of a writ of elegit for a friend of Dalyson’s which was sent last term to “ your late sheriff.” 491. — 22 February [1601-2?]. John Smythe, to Sir Bassinghourn Gawdy, Thetford. A mischance has happened to Smythe’s kinsman Thomas Johnson, a barrister of Lincolns Inn. “Upon a sudden chance in a chamber, his man assaulting him with his dagger, my cousin taking up his rapier and beating by his dagger struck the same an inch into his eye, so as shortly after be died. Yet the surgeon hath deposed that the wound was not mortal, neither did he in conscience conceive the same to be [the cause of] his death, and upon the coroner’s quest he standeth clear.” - Knowing that “my Lord” is strict in such causes and wishing to save his cousin from disgrace and his practice from ruin, Smythe begs Gawdy’s inter- vention, through Sir Nicholas Bacon and others, to prevent public disgrace. 492. — 26 February 1601-2. Anthony Thicaytes to Sir Bassinghourn Gaicdy. Eobert Banes of Shelfhanger continually hunts and kills my Lord’s deer in Kenninghall Park and grounds with greyhounds and guns. Gawdy MSS. 78 HISTORICAL MANUSCRIPTS COMMISSION. Gawdt 3ISS. He killed one on the evening of the 16th. Asks warrant for his arrest. 493. — 2 March 1601-2. William Brewster, London, to kinsman Sir Bassingbourn Gawdy, Harling. Asks Sir Bassingbourn and Henry Hawdy to move my Lord Chief Justice at Thetford assizes to clear the city of Norwich of those dangerous infecting Papists which be there imprisoned and doeth much hurt in the City.” ‘‘ Let him do it even as he doth clear the City of London now at this time, and send them all to the Castle of Framling- ham, so as to keep them but in one only place.” If Brewster himself moved this, it might be supposed he aimed at his own particular benefit. Indeed, seeing it is my fortune thus to spend my days, I had as lief keep many as few. These of Norwich be well able to find themselves ; most of those I have be poor and yield me no benefit. ... I have room for 30 prisoners more.” 494. — 8 March 1601-2. Sir John Peyton, Great Bradley [Suffolk], to Sir Bassingbourn Gawdy, High Sheriff. Apply s on behalf of a minister his neighbour to have discreet men returned to try his Nisi Prius case. 495. — 27 March 1602. Thomas Hoivse, of Rushford, from County Jail, Norwich, to Sir B. Gaivdy, High Sheriff. Howse is imprisoned at the suit of Mr. G eorge Fowler of Bromhill near Brandon upon a great execution for debt,” which Fowder will discharge on Howse giving his bond for payment “ by small portions yearly,” provided the Sheriff and his officers are satisfied all fees, &c. Begs on score of poverty that Gawdy will accept 20^. or some rabbits to that value” between now and midsummer, and ease him of the fees. 496. — 4 April 1602. Thomas Peade, Bury [Suffolk], to Sir Bass, Gaivdy, Harling. Please pay bearer, John Turner, ‘‘ that little sum due me ” and he will give up bond. 1602. 497. — 19 April 1602. Roger Dalyson, Langhton [?], to kinsman Sir Bass. Gawdy, High Sheriff. Repeats request in previous letters [see No. 490]. 498. — 26 April 1602. Edmond Moundeford, Lynford, to Sir Bas- singbourn Gaivdy. Moundeford’s cousin Osbert Pratt never paid more than 13.9. 4 g?. tax on Hockwold cum Wilton. Mr. Pygeon and other neighbours have raised him to 18^. besides taxing his brother for part of the land. Asks a letter to bid collector not to distrain for the tax. 499. — 30 April 1602. Sir Francis Vere [?], London, to [^'m' Bas- singbourn Gawdy ?]. Warrant appointing Thomas Partly to receive the 150 men raised in Norfolk and conduct them to the port of Yarmouth. HISTORICAL MANUSCRIPTS COMMISSION. 79 500. — 8 May 1602. Charles Rawly ns^ Norwich, to his father \^Rev. Gawdt MSS. Jo. Rawlyns\ Parson of Attleborough. l)og-latin letter written in answer to his father’s “ exhortations and clamors ; ” no news to tell ; hopes his barbarous language will move his father to laughter. P.S. — Uncle shall hear from Yarmouth by goodman Hill. 501. — 14 May 1602. Edmond Moundeford, Lynford, to Sir Bas- singbourn Gaicdy, High Sheriff. Intercedes for the poor bearer, who has offended by error and not obstinately in omitting to conduct the soldiers ‘‘ lately to be shewed before you and the other Commissioners at Norwich.” P.S. — ‘‘The great T. L. [? Thomas Lovell] hath made complaint at Court,” that the Justices combine against him. “ I was there in the presence 3 or 4 hours yet no man ever said anything to me.” 502. — 28 May 1602. William Dey, or Dye, Deputy Keeper of the Bridewell at Acle, to Sir Bass. Gaivdy. Keceipt for 33^. Ad. from Gawdy (by hands of Eobt. Bowlton) as Treasurer for King’s Bench and Marshalsea as per order made by Sir B. Gawdy, Sir A. Heveningham, Sir Philip Woodhouse, Sir Miles Corbet, Henry Gawdy, Charles Cornwallis, and Henry Holdiche, Esqs. Dated Norwich. 503. — [? May 1602.] Sir Robert Mansfield, [London], to Sir Bas~ singbourn Gawdy. Sir Eobert has taken such course with my lord Admiral, my lord Thomas Howard, and his cousin Trevor that Gaw'dy will not beforgotton when deputy lieutenants are appointed which will be very shortly. Sir Eobert will also leave behind him a letter to Sir John Townshend as to the authorization of superintendents of regiments for he does not think the name of Colonel will be allowed. Sends remembrances to his honoured brother Sir Nicholas Bacon. 504. — [? May 1602.] Sir Bassingbourn Gawdy to S^Lord Thomas Hoivard~\ . Draft of a letter thanking Lord Thomas for his favour. Sir John Townshend has told Gawdy that Lord Thomas hopes for some good end for Gawdy of Mr. Knyvet. Has requested Sir John Townshend to signify Lord Thomas’s pleasure as to Gawdy waiting on him at London. 505. — [? May 1602.] Sir Robert Mansfield to Sir Bassingbourn Gawdy. Eeturns Gawdy’s sketch of letter to Lord Thomas Howard which he apologises for forgetting in the stress of business. It will come time enough by the next carts. 506. — 2 June 1602. Lady Elizabeth Mansell [or Mansfield'], Pentney, to her nephew Sir Bassingbourn Gawdy, High Sheriff. Asks an upright Jury in Clackclose Hundred on behalf of her servant in suit between him and Mr. Holl. 507. — 9 June [1602 ?] Sir Robert Mansfield, from my lodging near Friarbridge [London], to Sir Bass. Gawdy and Sir Philip Woodhouse. Sir Eobert received their letters in the absence of Sir John Towms- hend now at Bath, in the afternoon of the 8 June, just as he left Court 80 HISTORICAL MANUSCRIPTS COMMISSION. cawd^mss. received the dispatch for his voyage to sea. No countermand could have been obtained however forcible the reasons, the lords being all gone to their houses in London. Sir Robert thinks they are both mistaken as to the meaning of their lordships’ letters, which is not to deprive the 7 commanders of their superintendency but to reduce every private company to or under the number of 200. Can see no reason for an alteration unless they suppose Sir Arthur’s greatness or insolencycan appoint what Captains he pleases in their limits. This will go by votes, and they will have the majority when Sir John or Sir Robert should be in the country, and in their absence thinks Mr. Nathaniel Bacon, who ■stands equal in commission to Sir Arthur, will join with Gawdy and Woodhouse. When a lord lieutenant is appointed their superintendency will be ratified. [In September 1602 Sir R. Mansfield fought Spinola’s galleys off Cezimbra.] o08. — 9 June 1602. Thomas Hunston, Walpole [in Marshland], to Sir Bass. Gaiody, Sir A. Heveningham^ Sir Ph. Woodhouse^ and other Commissioners. Owing to deaths and removals and the County being ‘‘ generally impoverished,” Hunston’s hundred cannot furnish its full tale of 130 men ; which by the Commissioner’s letters of 15 June 1601 were to comprise 50 pikes 50 muskets and 30 “ collevers [calivers]. Asks a reduction in the charge, and as he is going to London this term and is not sure of his return in time to take a fresh view of the levies and give his certificate, that the Commissioners will authorise John Reppes and Thos. Hewar and Hunton’s Lieutenant the Muster-Master to take the view and certify same. 509. — 13 July 1602. William Brewster, Framlingham Castle, [Suffolk], to his kinsman Sir B. Gawdy. Please send him the recusant prisoners who are at Norwich. The bearer Mr. Berrye is a messenger of her Majesty’s lately from London and will take charge of them. Do not let the Lord Chief Justice know of this request ; do it as of Gawdy’s own motion. 510. — 16 July 1602. Strange Mordant, MassinghaiU; to Sir Bos- singhourn Gawdy, Begs to be excused attending on the Grand Jury. 511. — 17 July 1602. Henry Davy, Norwich, to Sir B. Gawdy. Cannot attend the wedding of Gawdy’s servants at New Buckenham but incloses a riall. [The word sovereign first written and then struck out.] 512. — 19 July 1602. Ralph Hare to Sir Bassinghourn Gawdy. Sends benevolence of 6.9. ^d. for Gawdy’s servant. 513. — 24 July 1602. JVilliam Hall to Sir B. Gawdy, Harling. Sends a “small token” for Gawdy’s servants who are noAv to be married. 514. ' — 24 July 1602. Sir I'homas Mounsen, Lincoln, to Sir Bas- singhourn Gawdy. Asks [Gawdy’s] favour in executing two writs brought him by Mr. Yonger “ against two sea foules.” The matter concerns Sir Thomas’s friends. HISTORICAL MANUSCRIPTS COMMISSION. 81 515. — 28 July 1602. Dr. Edmund Sucklyng, [Heloden ?], to Sir Gawdt mss. Bassinghourn Gaicdy. Sends a benevolence for Gawdy’s servant. 516. — 28 July 1602^ Nicholas Garneys^ Eeedham, to [/Sw* Bassing- hourn Gawdy\ Sends a French crown for Gawdy’s servant Morris. Garney’s servant is also to be married at Buugay [Suffolk] when [Gawdy’s] benevolence will be acceptable. 517. — 2 August 1602. Jo. Hill, Queen’s Auditor, London, to \_Sir Bassinghourn Gaicdy\ Farmer of Eoyai Manor of Bridgebam. Precept to appear before Hill at Thetford on 16 Oct., pass accounts and have lease enrolled. [Jo. Hill was a foster brother of Sir Thomas Knyvet-.] 518. — 9 August 1602. Jo. Pettus to Sir Bassinghourn Gaivcly, High Sheriff. Eeceipt for 175/. to be repaid in London to Sir Thos. Tasborough cue of Her Majesty’s tellers. 519. — 18 August 1602. Edmond Moundeford, Lynford, to Sir Bas- singhourn Gaicdy. Asks benevolence for his servant’s marriage at Watton. 520. — 26 August 1602. Edmond Moundeford, Lynford, to Sir Bas- singhourn Gaicdy. One Eaby in the under-sheriff’s office has an execution in his hands against John Starre of Geyton ats Mr. Stephen Bull. Moundeford wishes it served, he is the real plaintiff himself and Bull is dangerously ill, which will make further costs, if he die before Starre is attached. 521. — 2 September 1602. Thomas Lane to \_Sir Bassinghourn Gaicdy^ . Asks payment for 6J yards of 3 pile black velvet delivered to Mr. LTnder Sheriff Boulton on 27 Feb. 1601 for Gawdy’s use which at 26s. the yard comes to 8/. 9^. 522. — 3 September 1602. Sir Arthur Heveningham, Ketteringham, to Sir Bass. Gaicdy, High Sheriff. Sir Arthur is sorry the Pursuivant delivered his message wrongly. Letters have come from the Lords [of the Council] to four of us.” touching the “hurt the Dunkirkers had done upon our coast,” and Sir Arthur had warned them to meet him next day at ISTorwich. If Gawdy will change his proposed place of meeting to the Griffin at AFymond- ham. Sir Arthur will notify Sir Miles Corbet and Mr. J-Ienry Gawdy so that a general meeting may be had there of the Commissioners. Send word by the Constable of Attleborough. 523. — [3 September] 1602. Henry Gawdy to cousin Sir Bass, Gawdy, High Sheriff. Had recehmd Sir Artliur’s apjDointment for Norwich before he got Gavvdy’s for Wymondhara. Suggests that Norwich should be adhered to “ lest that between 2 stools &c.’’ u 19269. F 82 * HISTORICAL MANUSCRIPTS COMMISSION. Gawdt mss. 524. — 21 September [1602 ?] Lady Elizabeth Mansell [or Mans~ field'] to her nephew Sw Bassing- bourn Gaivdy. Will deliver Gawdy’s letters. Mr. Mansell is^ at sea and likely to continue there. 525. '~24 September 1602. John Topclyff, Honingham, to Sir B. Gaivdy. Although unknown to Gawdy, Topclyff sent a crown in gold by Capt. Elyot on the marriage of his two servants. For 3 years Topclyfie has had an execution for 200/. against Edward Downes ran outlawry against the latter’s sureties (Edward Walgrave of Stanninghall and Thos. Lovell of Beechamwell), and cannot get them served. He is out of pocket 20/. as his attorney Mr. Grene knows. Has promised the undersheriff a further recompense ” if he will serve the execution or the outlawry on Walgrave, whose friends would then settle. 526. — 25 September 1602. Thomas 3I.yne, Walsingham, to his cousin Sir Bassingbourn Gaivdy.^ High Sheriff. Two extents have come down against Myne’s land in Walsingham, one from the Exchequer, the other from the Court of Wards. Gibson, the under sheriff, has had sent him the order Myne got from the Exchequer that no writ should issue until the Court of Wards debt was- satisfied. In the latter Court Myne pleaded, and the matter was re- ferred to the Queen’s auditors-general, with stay of proceedings ; which order Gibson is also privy to, ‘^but I can find no grace in his eyes.”' Money in your officer’s hands is hardly gotten out again,” even if Myne succeeds in clearing his land. Begs delay till this term be past. 527. — 28 September 1602. Francis Gaivdy. Wallingtoii, to nephew Sir Bassingbourn Gaivdy. Asks Gawdy to receive Henry Bekyswell, youngest son of my Cousin Francis Bekyswell,” into his service ; his father will bestow 10/. a year to maintain him. 528. — 29 September 1602. Thomas Myne, Walsingham, to Sir Bassingbourn Gaivdy, High Sheriff. Myne is not so unreasonable as to expect Gawdy to lose by obliging him, and if lie fails to clear his land will pay the Queen’s extents when- ever Gawdy sends for the money. 529. — ^19 October 1602. Bev. Jo. Bawlyns, Attleborough, to Sir Bassingbourn Gaivdy. Bawlyns is bold “ like a bad debtor, ready when he should pay to be further indebted,” to remind Gawdy of his suit touching his son, and of Gawdy’s kind promise to consider it. 530. — 22 October 1602. Sir Christopher Hey don, Baconsthorpe, to Sir Bassingbourn Gawdy. Begs Gawdy to withhold executions against Heydon’s surety, Mr. Thetford. He will satisfy the parties by next term and pay the under- sheriff’s fees, so that the latter will be no loser. If he could iiave sold land would not have let matters go so far. This favour will prevent ‘‘ much infamy, grief, and other incon- veniences.” HISTORICAL MANUSCRIPTS COMMISSION. 83 531. — 29 October 1602. Sir Arthur Heveningham, Ketteringham, Gat^^dt mss. to Sir Bassingbourn Gawdy. , Asks Gawdy to take the bearer into his service, he is or “ good behaviour and sufficient to be a clerk.” 532. — 4 November 1602. John Reppes^ West Walton, to Sir Bassingbourn Gaiody, High Sheriff. Reppes’ poor kinsman, William Harte, imprisoned in Norwich Castle for debt I’eyond his power to pay, has got a habeas corpus to transfer him to the King’s Bench, hoping to get some relief from the High Com- missioners, The Under sheriff returns this writ ^Janguidus in prisona^' only to make delay and put the poor man to costs. Begs Gawdy’s assistance. 533. — 16 December 1602. Thomas Gaivdy, Waybread [Suffolk], to Cousin Sir Bassingbourn Gawdy, Harli ng. Sends a pedigree, which please return if no good. 534. — “16 December 1602. Rev. Thomas Scot, to Sir Bassingbourn Gaiudy. Applies for the gift of the benefice of Stanton Downeham [Suffolk], for himself or his friend, a very good preacher and a Master of Arts. If Gawdy has already promised it and will recall his consent, ‘‘ the party shall in some measure be gratified ” 535. — 18 December 1602. George Fowler, Bromhill, to Sir Buss. Gaivdy, Harling. Sends an executiou against Howes, the warreiier of Thetford warren. Gawdy knows the man ; he put in false bail in the King’s Bench, and troubled Mason, of Nayghton [PNeaton]. Fowler would take his money (30/.) in instalments on good security. 536. — 19 December 1602. Rev. Thomas Scot to Sir Bassingbourn Gaivdy. Finds he has been mistaken; it is the benefice of Bri[d]gham, not Stanton, that is void. Repeats his request, which is for his son-in-lavr.. 537. — 1602. Sir Clement Heigham to Sir Bass. Gaivdy. Begs the discharge of one John Browm, a neighbour of Helghams’s, ill Bungay [Suffolk], who was “injuriously pressed ” while travelling through Norfolk. 538. — 1602. John Holland, Kenninghall, to Sir Bassingbourn Gaivdy, at Eccles. Thanks Gawdy for his favour about Holland’s armour. In faith his pikes were stolen from the place Avhere he left them in Nonvich, also two Spanish headpieces. Is uncertain if he shall stay here ; if he does, Avill be in better sort tlie “ next shoAV.” His cold prevents him being at the muster to-day. 539. — 1602. John Holland to Sir B. Gawdy, Flailing. Has received letters from my lord [HoAvard], which oblige him to use money. Please deliver to the bearer the money Holland troubled 2 84 HISTORICAL MANUSCRIPTS COMMISSION. Ga^vdy mss, with. If Holland could have endured putting on a doublet he would have come himself. Hopes Gawdy will recover his wonted health. 1602-3. 640. — 11 January 1602-3. Thomas Nonne[J], Culford [Suffolk], to Sir Bass. Gawdy ^ Harliug. Encloses a letter by order of his master. 541. — 16 January 1602-3. Thomas Wythe, Sternfield [Suffolk], to Sir Bass. Gawdy, Harling. Sends a scutcheon with Sir Cliarles Framlingham’s quarteriugs. If Gawdy compares these with the coats of arms in his -sv^indow [at Barde- well Hall, Harling,] he will be able to identify them, and perceive that from Horne to Jefferie all ivere noblemen. Is not sure of Hevill, but thinks he was Marquis Mountecute. Once saw a pedigree of the Framlinghams made by procurement of Mr. Clement Framlingham. Hopes to see Gawdy after the end of term ; is so ill-horsed he cannot travel both to Gawdy and to London. 542. — 16 January 1602-3. Edmond Moundeford, Lynford, to Sir Bass. Gaivdy. Informed ‘‘ our uncle Gawdy ” of Sir Bassingbourn’s answer for the money which is yearly collected for the Marshalsea. Moundeford reckoned in 50/. for 3 years paid to . . . . [?]. The judge examined one of that hundred who denied that such sum was paid to the town. Let Gawdy send him the statement in writing to show the judge before going to London, as he is much discontented. 543. — 26 January 1602-3. Sir Arthur Heveningham, Kettering- ham, to Sir B. Gaicdy and Sir Thomas Lovell, “from one to another.” Encloses copy letter just received. Appoints them to meet him at Korwich next day. 544. — 23 February 1602-3. Henry Gawdy, Norwich, to cousin Sir Bass. Gawdy. On behalf of one Palmer asks Sir B. Gawdy to write to the Lord Chief Justice as to the conversation and bad behaviour of Edward, Tliomas, and Margaret Coppinge. Mr. Thomas Sponer and other Justices can speak of their troublesome contentious humours. 545. — 27 February 1602-3. Henry Gawdy, Norwich, to Sir Bass . Gaiudy. The bearer will draw the oak for Henry for 20^. If Sir Bass, will pay liim when he has finished, Henry will repay it. 516. — 16 March 1002-3. Sir Bass. Gawdy to Thomas Hiller sdo7i, of Arnptell, Bedford, gent. Bond (unexecuted) to secure payment of 52/. lOs. at Gray’s Inn Hall, Ilolborn, on 10 November next, (Memorandum “ Thomas Hinton of Wake, Bedfordslu're, gent., bound with.”) HISTOKICAL MANUSCKIPTS COMMISSION. S5 o47. — 19 March 160'2-3. Edmond Moundeford^ Lynford, to cousin Gjlwdy mss. Sir Bassingbourn Gaivdy, West Harling. Begs to be excused attendance on subsidy-meeting, as he is engaged in business about ale-houses. 548. — 19 March 1602-3. Francis Gawdy, Wallington, to nephew Sir Bassingbourn Gawdy, Thanks his nephew for notifying him of meeting of Subsidy Commis- sioners, but cannot attend on account of ill-health. 549. — 22 March 1602-3. Anthony Thivayts to Sir Bassingbourn Gawdy. These bearers have made pitiful suit to Mr. Holland and myself’^ to intercede with Gawdy to pardon his ofFe.nce. Most of the town join in the entreaty, by reason of their poverty. If he be punished con- dignly. half a dozen poor children will be thrown on the charge of the- town. 550. -[Before 24 March 1602-3]. A Breviat of Swift’s Case. Ingratitude. He was brought up by his master’s charity from 10 till he was 26. After he was 18 his master gave him 12/. a year, meat drink, and lively. The Cosenage conspired. Notwithstanding, he thought his master miserable towards him, and complotted with his brother-in-law Watson to get some greater gain from his master. They resolved on account of his master’s love for his daughter to bring her name in question : this he confessed before Henry Gonehingham, gent., and Kichard Edy, his keeper in the Marshalsea. Devised. By advice of the said Watson, a learned and a lewd man,. he tendered a bargain to the gentlewoman being under 1 4 years of age,, onering her 10 angels in regard of a greater sum to be paid him on her marriage. This she agreed to suspecting no villany and being indebted in some small sums for idle expenses. {^See her deposi- tions.) Acted. He causeth a bill to be made with wmids to bind her to be at his disposirion during her life; then at fitting time and place he brought it to her with pen and ink, gave her the 10 angels in the presence of twm witnesses, and desired them all to set their hands to it speedily for that Mistress Hinton, her governess, was coming. (^See her depo- sition and the evklence of the witness, and he confesses the bill was not read.) Published. He concealed the bill for over 2 years, till speech wnis had for her marriage, and then published it as a contract, labouring by letters by Sir John Peter, Mr. Grevell, Mr. Monson, Eobert Sprignall and others to persuade his master to redeem the bill to save his daughter’s credit, sometimes asking 30/. a year and 300/. down, sometimes 20/. and 200/. He confessed to John Bitceringe, gent., he had no intention to marry her. Improbability of Pretence. He could produce neither witness, letter, token, proof, or probability besides this coseuiug bill. She con- fidently deposed both in this Court and before Her Majesty’s high Com- mission that she never was so disposed towards him. 86 HISTORICAL MANUSCRIPTS COMMISSION^ Judgment. This Court declared her free from all his imputations, and found him guilty of the whole practice, but as the cosenage was committed before the last general pardon and thereby his corporal punishment remitted, the Court only sentenced him for his publication, ordered him to be pilloried in Cheapside aud Westminster, fined 1,000 marks, imprisoned during her Majesty’s pleasure, aud to make a public confession on his knees in the place and manner to be appointed % my Lord Grace of Canterbury. In Pillory^ behaviour Slanderous. He was set upon the pillory in Cheapside. where he behaved slanderously and contemptuously; slan- derously in making the people believe he was so punished for such a gentlewoman’s love, and that he willingly sustained it for her sake imputing perjury to the witnesses against him. Contemptuous. Contemptuously against this honourable Court and and her Majesty’s high Corumission Ecclesiastical declaring himself innocent after they had found him guilty, procuring pity and commi- seration instead of shame and detestation. In his libel he calls his just punishment infamous penance and scorning the order for his con- fession. Lastly, refusing to be examined by Mr. Mill who went thrice with my Lord Keeper’s order therefore. Woollfall and Goulborne his two counsellors in framing the libel being examined wherein any of the witnesses had perjured themselves could answer nothing. 651. — 24 March [1602-3 ?]. Simon Herne to Sir Bassinghourn Gaivdy, W. Harling. Understands Gawdy wants a teacher in his house for the young 2 ;entlemen his children. Is a suitor unto him on behalf of the bearer, his eldest son, Bachelor of Arts of a year’s standing. Herne confesses himself (in regard to his many children) not able to maintain him at Cambridge any longer. Young, very young, yea too, too young lie is to step into the ministry, and wanteth that portion of the Spirit to discha.rge so weighty a calling until such time as he be Master of Arts.” Hopes Gawdy will make trial of him. If he receives him into his family Herne will be ‘‘ twice happy, trusting that your worship will prefer him as his desert shall deserve.” 1603. 552. — 25 March [1603]. Robert Ilaivys to Sir Bassingbeurn Gawdy, West Harling. Apologises for these ‘Hew hasty, scrawling, blotted lines.” The suit he made for his friend for the tutorship of Gawdy’s sons he now makes for himself. Should have done so before but for the following doubts, first will the service last after the two young gentlemen go to Cambridge, “ yea or no ” ? The second wdiether he might also serve the cure at Harling under neighbour Bouse, being so nigh, “yea or no,” or wdiether Gawdy would give him greater wages and keep him altogether as preacher and cliaplain. Intimates that it may not be worth liis while to forego his present certainty. Can give references to Mr. Nathaniel Bacon, Mr. Bouse, Mr. Conney, Air. Michael, and others. Suggests that a trial would be ])referable. Hopes to speak with Gawdy as he returns from Harling in the afternoon. IIISTOKICAL MANUSCPtlPTS COMMISSION, 87 553. — 2(3 March 1603, Anthony Thwaytes to Sir Bassingbourn Gaiody, Eequests Gawdy to spare John Walker who is pressed out of Ken- ninghall. He is a coal-burner and works for Thwaytes. 554. — 29 March 1603. Edmond Mouudeford, Lynford, to [/Sw* Bassinghoimi Gawdy\ Apologises for not attending the meeting of the Justices. Had an evil lit” on Sunday morning^ but had to attend Uncle Gawdy early on Monday about the subsidy, as Mr. Pratt is very sick and there was none else to join with him. Is very Aveary but must ride 30 miles on the same business on Wednesday. ¥/ill proclaim the King if desired at VYatton on Wednesday market day. Uncle Gawdy would know if the other Commissioners here and in Suffolk proceed with the subsidy or no. 555. — 2 April 1603. Edmond Moundeford, Lynford, to Sir Bas- smghourn Gawdy. On Wednesday last after the proclamation made at Watton I made a desperate journey against the wind to Setchey,” to join with Uncle Gawdy in proceeding for the subsidy, but the latter dismissed the Asses- sors without 'giving them any charge. News I have none but that all is quiet at London, and the King daily expected, as my brother Do , . . advertiseth me, and that all the reports of the Lord Beau- champ are untrue.” Is about to ride to Swaffham to proclaim the King, . The following peers, Oxford, Scrope, and Norris have signed the nev\^ proclamation besides those Avho signed the first one. 556. — 2 April 1603. Sir Arthur Heveningham^ Ketteringham, to Sir Bassingbourn Gawdy. Asks Gawdy’s vote and interest at the next election for knight of the shire. 557. — 22 April 1603. Sir Bassingbourn Gaiody to Thomas Marryot^ of Wethersett-cum-Brock- forde, [ ? Wetheringsett, Suffolk,] Clothier. AcknoAvledgement of indebtedness in 35/. to be paid to Marryot 1 August next. 558. — 22 April 1603. Thomas Wythe-) Sternheld [Suffolk], to Sir Bassingbourn Gawdy ^ Harling. Has forwarded Gawdy’s letter to Ylr. Smith, of Stutton [Suffolk], by his son ; he dwells beyond Ipswich. Will give Mr. Nelson his letter next day. Beturns the letter for Mr. Ockelie who now lives at Lynn. 559. — 1 May 1603. John Nonne, Bury [Suffolk], to Sir Bassing- bourn Gawdy.) West Harling. Cannot help GaAvdy Avith money. Has agreed to buy Sir James Scudemore’s manor of DunkOvSton [Suffolk], for 3,600/., and has bound himself to pay 1,200/. of it this term, and the balance in 6 months. Moreover Mr. Bokenham has disappointed him of 300/. due on statute, which Nonne counted on as surely as if it had been in his chest. This has driven him to try Mr. Webbe and other friends to raise 300/. Gawdy MSS. 88 HISTOEIOAL MANUSCEIPTS COMMISSION, Oawdt mss. 560. — 5 May 1603. Henry Gaivdy to cousin Sir Bass. Gawdy. A Avrit has come to the Sheriff to appoint Collectors for the subsidy^ but Henry has stayed it till they can apprise the Lord Keeper that they had not been neglectful and had made an appointment. Does not knoAV who has the certificate. Despatch the enclosed letter to my Lord Keeper by this messenger, and add in the postcript the names, Henry’s cousin F : . » . (?) Denny on his part, and Kendall on Sir Bassingbourn’s part. Does Sir B. knoAV if one Edwards (bailed by Henry), committed the felony p if so ho will surrender him. 561.^ — [?May 1603,] Rev. George Hals [of Kenton, Suffolk,] to Sir Bassinghourn Gawdy, Harling. Has sent Mr. Pierson to be schoolmaster, he is known to Mr. Cresnar and will profit the children more in a quarter than they haA^e profited heretofore in 2 years. Has talked with Debenham men concerning money. Simon Sponer, Simon Tovel, George Tovel and others are in debt and cannot lend. Old Collame will lend 20/. and his son Collame of Wethersell [ ? Wetheringsett, Suffolk,] 20/. Send for the latter and more may be got. Brampton and Grymble of Hals’ parish are to let him know on Sunday if they can raise 10/. each. 562. — 7 May 1603. Edmond Moundeford, Lynford, to Sir Bas- singhourn Gaivdy. Sends the subsidy book for the hundred of Way land. Hopes he may be excused attending on the score of his Avife’s sickness and AAmnt of company. Expects Sir Philip Woodhouse will attend. 563. — 19 May 1603. John Holland [Kenninghall], to Sir Bassing- hourn Gawdy, Harling. Holland has had 3 fits of ATry extreme ague, the tAvo first held me very painfully 12 hours.” If Holland receives any good neAvs touching the “adA^ance of this poor house” [i.e., the Lords HoAvard, see next letter] he aaoII let Gawdy knoAV. “ My Lord and Lord William [lIoAvard] threaten a restraint for these grounds this year, for the Kino; meaneth next summer to see Norfolk.” Eemembrances to Mr. Anthony. 564. — [May or June 1603.] John Holland to Sir Bass. Gawdy. KeceKed last night letters from my Lord William HoAvard avIio had been with my lord to see the king. ‘‘ My lord Henry HoAA^ard at their first coming to Burleigh brought them presently unto the king and my- lord and he kneeling doAvn the king gave my young lord his hand and then came unto my lord William in like sort and Avilled them to stand up and turning unto my lord Henry said ‘ Here be two of your nepheAvs, both HoAvards, I love the Avhole house of them,’ and then turning again unto my young lord said^ ‘ I Ioa'c your Avhole house,’ and then my lord kissed again his hand, and the king said they should never repent his coming into this kingdom, and so drcAV my lord Henry along the gallery Avith him.” The king appointed them to visit him at Theobalds [Essex] Avliither he AA'ent yesterday to remain 10 days. He is to 1)P croAvned on the 25th J uly. — 12 July 1603. Thomas Wythe, Furnival’s Inn, to Sir Bas- singhourn Gawdy, Harling. Ill answer to GaAvdy’s charge that Wythe has felled timber to build a house of his OAvn, the latter explains the facts. One Nicholas Smith, HISTOEICAL MANUSCRIPTS COMMISSION. 89 farmer to my Lady [Eliz. Eramlingham, now married to Henr}' Gawdy mss. Gawdy], had built a barn’s end of 3 loads of liis own timber, which Henry Gawdy and my lady both b}'' letter and by John Cullie desired Wythe to allow Smith for. Wythe afterwards needed timber to ‘‘ groundsale ” a barn and bought the right to this 3 loads from Smith, but fearing it would be questioned made the carpenter measure it and be sure not to exceed the allowance. Mr. Henry Gawdy is in the bill for Knight of the Bath. 566. — 6 September 1603. William Rugge, Felmingham, to Sir Bass. Gatvclg, Wymondham. Becommends the bearer Francis Flewde, a poor joiner of Korthelm- ham, whose house and tools were lately burnt. He is honest, well- given, and a very good workman, no loiterer gamester, or alehouse haunter. Hopes Gawdy as one of the Treasurer for the county will bestow the more liberal portion ” upon him. P.S. — One Mrs. Hoo complains at these Wymondham Sessions of one Goodeman for a very great disorder and misdemeanor done against her to the hurt of her body ” ; sec her righted. 567. ™-19 September [1603 ?]. Elizabeth Nonne, Tostock [Suffolk], to her nephew Sir Bassing bourn Gaiodg, Harling. Complains on behalf of a maid Jane who has been dismissed with great displeasure by Lady Gawdy and without cause but only that she discovered some things to you which you greatly urged Jier unto. At her last being at Harling she neither could get lodging in the house and so hardly in the town that one night she sat up without a bed.” Jane’s best friends have turned against her owing to Lady Gawdy’s displeasure, and Mrs. Nonne is keeping the girl with her till she hears further from Gawdy. ‘‘It were better slie departed with goodwill than thus be provoked to make her own defence with the discredit of others.” 568. — 1 October 1603. Sir Edmond Moundeford ^ Lynford, to [*8?;' Bassingbourn Gaiody\. Thanks [Gawdy] for advertising him of the Lord Marshal’s letters by which he understands [Gawdy] is required to certify the places of abode and the antiquity of such gentlemen as have been lately knighted by the king. Has livet Harling. Nonne is bestowing all his money into land again and hopes he may reckon on 100/. from Gawdy before September. 585. — 14 June 1604. Ar. Everard, Gillingham, to Sir \^Bas~ singbourn Gaivdy 7^. For the clearing of Robert Raynbearde, Everard can testify that on the 1st of June Sir Arthur Heveningham and Sir Edward Pyttes rode in his company from his house to Yarmouth, and on their return that night Everard’s wife told him that Robert Raynbearde came to the _ house with Mr. Turrell about 1 1 a.m. and they dined there in company with one Mr. Hamonde. 586. — 3 July 1604. William Ragge, Felmingham, to Bassing- bourn Gaivdy\ Repeats his request for help to Francis Floud, whose loss was over 30/., out of the surplusage of the stock in the county formerly bestowed on such cases. Commends Gawdy to the protection of ‘‘ the celestial God.” [See ante No. 566.] 587. — 7 June 1604. Erancis Morice [spelt by Gawdy “ Morrys ”] “ my poor house in the old Palace in West- minster,” to Sir B. Gaivdy, West Harling. Since Gawdy’s servant Mr. Boulton was with Morice, the King’s letter (which Boulton could not wait for) has been printed. Gawdy will find the enclosed copy better than any of the ordinary Avritten ones that went abroad. Morice also sends a lately published poem concern- ing the whole life and death of the late Earl of Essex, . . . well and feelingly Avritten and I think Avill not hereafter to be had as they are already called in and the printer called in question.” Expects Gawdy will have heard how the lords and others Avho were called in question on Sunday night are all discharged and the Earl of Southampton in favour again. But yesteiday at Court one Jo. Sharpe, sometime a chaplain to my late Lord Essex but now a chaplain to the King and by HISTORICAL MANUSCRIPTS COMMISSION. 93 appointment waiting ordinarily upon the Princes was sent for before the Council,” and sent to the Tower. “ It seemeth that upon the former restraint of the lords and the rest the Sunday before, he either solicited thereunto by others or out of his own brain, without any grounds or warrant, went about to persuade divers gentlemen of special worth and ability about London, that (the King’s Majesty being in danger to be surprised by some conspiracy or fancy) they should give their names to be in a readiness upon a warning to come to the Court to defend the King’s person and should also procure as many more of their fi iends of like quality to be likewise ready.” The names to be given to Sir Thos. Erskine, Captain of the G-uard, and not to include papists “puritants” (sic) or followers of any nobleman. Concerning the Deputy Lieutenantship, Morice’s master is most willing to serve Gravvdy, who had better however write Morice a letter which he couid show his Master so as to keep the matter in remembrance. 588. — 23 July [1604 ?] Anthoiiy Thvoayts to Sir Bassingbowni Gawdy. Asks a hue and cry after Thomas Duiite a roguish young fellow, about 18 years old,” who committed divers burglaries and robberies last week, ‘‘apparelled in an old white doublet and a pair of great round black hose.” He broke into the house of John Pretiman, gent., at Cranworth, and besides stealing divers things found the key of lus closet and came again next night and got things of good value. Next night he broke into Thwayts’ house at Hardingham and stole a couple of young hounds he was training for “ my good Lord of Arundel.” The thief has confederates, and “under the color of stealing dogs ” (sic) they break and rob continually. Asks that particular description may be given of the dogs ; one white with black ears and the hair “ scalt ” off the top of his shoulders, the other white with blue ears and blue spots. Let warrant be directed to Diss and so on to Suffolk and Essex. A reward will be given if dogs brought to Hardingham, Quiddenham, or Kenninghall. [This letter, written “ in haste,” is plainly dated 1640, which is an impossible date.] 589. — 22 July 1604. Sir Arthur Heveningham, Kelteringham, to Mr. Sayer, Pulham. Did not think neighbour Sayer would have dealt so dishonestly with him “ as to feed him with so many fair words with nothing but deceit in them.” If the promised cast of harvks are not sent Sir Arthur may have to take them. [Ends with some jocose threats.] 590. — 31 July 1604. Richard Mountague, Kew Buckenham, to Sir Bassingbourn Gawdy. About a month ago Sir Bassingbourn Gawdy, at the request of Sir Julius Cesar, consented to be one of Mountague’s Commissioners at New Buckenham on 1 August. Sends word that he will not proceed on that day. 591. — 2 August 1604. Sir Edmond Moundeford, Lynford, to [/Sir Bassingbourn Gawdy ^ . At last assizes there was much talk of altering the order of keeping Quarter Sessions ; begs to be advertised of what the Lord Chief Justice said on that head. 94 HISTORIOAL MANUSCRIPTS COMMISSION. Gawdy mss. 592. — 7 August 1604. Francis Morice, Old Palace, Westminster, to Sir Bassinghourn Gaivdy, West Harling. Morice expects soon to be in the country, meanwhile reports that the Constable of Castile landed on Sunday night at Dover and the King will probably return from his pleasures in the country to finish the treaty of peace, which only lacks the mutual oath of the Princes themselvesf’ Thinks that haste may be expected in dispatching the business the rather because the ambassador is to be defrayed here at the King’s charges at the “ inci’edible rate ” as he hears) of 400/. a day. Morice got a friend to mention Gawdy to my Lord of Northampton in case he had occasion to employ any one in the matter of the loan in Norfolk which was committed to his charge.” Does not know the result, as he has been out of town a fortnight. 593. — 8 August 1604. Edmund Doyly ^ Shottesham [High Sheriff], to cousin \_Sir Bassinghourn Gaivdy']. The Lord Chief Justice directs the immediate execution of the prisoner who escaped, and that Pye should be bailed till next assizes. Understands the Jailor is to wait on [Gawdy] with the other prisoner, so he sends Pye. 594. — 14 August 1604. Francis Morice [Westminster], to Sir Bassinghourn Gaivdy, West Harling. The great Constable of Castile arrived at London on Friday last at night. He is lodged in Somerset House, which is most richly apparelled with the King’s furniture, and he attended by the King’s officers and servants, and all his charges defrayed by his Majesty, and so is also Count Arrenbergh and the Archduke’s Commissioners, who rvere also brought the same night to Duresme House, which, was in like sort made ready for them : the daily charge is said to be 300/. at the least . . . for their train of gentles of worth and other followers is exceeding great, the provision for every meal in both houses being for 64 several messes of meat. The same day the Constable arrived here, Sluys Since’] was rendered upon composition; the soldiei’s' departing with colors flying and bullets in their months, and witli bag and baggage, leaving all munitions, seven great galleys, the galley-slaves, and some hostages for the delivery of some men of worth which were prisoners with the Archduke. The King is expected here this night ; • it is said he will give the Constable and the rest audience upon Thurs- day next, swear the peace and feast them upon Sunday (for which great provision is made), and they shall take their leaves on Monday,” so as to shorten the time of expense and let the King get back to liis progress and pleasures in the countiy, “ whence he cometh in post and bringeth but part of his company and carriages.” The Peace Commissioners, viz., the Lords Treasurer, Admiral, Devonshire, Northampton, and Cecil will also feast the Ambassadors. The book for l^rivy Seals for Norfolk is not yet signed by the Lords, but is set down l>y my Lord of Nortliampton ; Mr. Kerry, the Clerk of the Privy Seal, lias seen “ how you are rated,” but the book is not yet in his hands. Sir Charles Corn- wallis is appointed ; Morice had hoped Gawdy would be, but did net perfectly know his mind therein. 595 . — August 1604. John Holland, ‘W4rastocke ” [? Gray’s Thurrock, Essex], to Sir B. Gaivdy. My good Lady,” [Howard] came hither in good health, and ‘‘ witli as little weariness as if she had ridden but 10 miles.” fdie was so well IIISTOKICAL MANUSCRIPTS COMMISSION. 95 pleased to come to her own that she shows small disposition to return. Cawdx MSS. Holbmd often wishes Gawdy and ‘‘ my cousin Anthony ” were there. My Lady ” is much visited by the best of the country, yet her ‘•southern friends” would have hearty welcome. She keeps an honourable house, her alms in meat, drink, and money are great, and she has won tlie love of many who were her enemies. Holland wishes himself at Harling, but dare not hasten my lady’s return, lest she think him “ weary of the country which she so well loveth.” 596. — 21 August 1601. Francis Moriee, the Court [London], to Sir Bass. Gaivdjj, West Harling, to be left with Mr. Bolton or Mr. Chapman, Thet- ford. The King posted in from “ his sports in his progress ” this day se’nn’et, swore to the Peace in his Chapel at Whitehall, and feasted the Ambassadors “ with great sports and pleasures ” on Sunday, the peace being proclaimed at the Court gates and in the City. Yesterday the Constable of Castile “being not well able to come to Court to take his leave . . . the King (to hasten back again to his country pleasures) Avent himself to Somerset House about six o’clock to bid him farewell, and from thence immediately took horse and rode post the same night to Ware, and so to his further delights, dispensing rather with his own greatness than willing to expect the Ambassadors coming unto him.” Lord Cecil was yesterday made Viscount Cramborne in Dorsetshire. Morice has seen the book of Privy Seals. Mr. Justice Gawdy is rated at lOOC, Sir Llenry Gawdy at 100/., Sir Clippesby Gawdy 30/., Sir Bassingbourn 40/., and Lady Gawdy 40/. 597. — 25 August 1601. Sir Edward Moundeford^ Linford, to \_Sir Bass. Gawdy^. Went to Wellington on Thursday to inform [Gawdy] of the orders agreed on by the justices at Korwich. Mentions arrangements as to the hundreds they are to deal with. 598. — 31 August 1604. Same (Feltwell) to Same. Encloses two warrants ; Gawdy can execute either. If the party goes to jail, the king may never get the fine. Better bind him to appear at next sessions. 599. — 3 September 1604. Same to Same. Has no ansrver to his last. 600. —16 September 1604. Sir John Barrow [Suffolk], to Sir B. Gawdy and Sir Philip JVoodhoitse, Thetford. The untimely death of his niece’s husband makes him unable to keep his engagement to meet them at Thetford “ about the view of the river between that and Brandon ” fixed for 17th September. Excuses to Mr, Mayor. They had better enter into the cause with effect to save time. 601. — 17 September 1604. John Noime^ to Sir Bassingbourn Gaicdy, West Harling. Mr. Lloldych presses Konne to “ prevent ” his payment. As Dud- lington is no further from Harling than Bury is, Nonne begs the 100/. may be sent there at latest the Wednesday after Micliaelmas. 96 IlISTOEICAL MANUSCRIPTS COMMISSION. Gawdy mss. 602. — 24 September 1604. George Mynors, the Court, Hampton Court, to Sir Bassingbourn Gaicdy, Harling. Delayed writing, as he could not get a copy of the Commission as he promised. As to the business of Gawdy’s horse, Mynors has made means to my Lord and Mr. Soinerset that they being satisfied you may enjoy your horse and my lady hawk with patience notwiUistan- ding all unkind proceedings by some which you and she know wmll.” 603. — 25 September 1604. Francis Morice, Westminster, to Sir Bassingbourn Gaiody. Morice has given good reasons to his friend Mr. Kerry [Clerk of the i/rivy Seal] to be imparted to my Lord Northampton why Gawdy should be spared this loan. Kerry has already made out 209 privy seals by way of supply more than at the first and expected directions from my Lord for at least as many more. The King came to Hampton Court un Saturday [22nd] the Commissioners of Scotland for the Union are come hither already : the assembly is the 20th of next month. The King purports to be at Koiston again next week. Ostend is certainly said to be lost, and some 1,400 of the garrison slain. 604. — 27 September 1604. Da Hughes^ Woodrising, to Sir Bassingbourn Gaicdy^ Harling, Recommends the bearer, William George, who was lately forbidden to victual in Carbrook. He has lived in more awe of oifending than most of that trade,” and has proved himself honest as my lady’s bailiff in that town. Legs he may be licensed, having fitted himself for such a course of life”; Gawdy has always favored this decayed house ” which emboldens Hughes to ask this. [The reference is to the South^vell family.] 605. — 2 October 1604. Sir Christopher Heydon, to Sir Bass. Gawdy ^ Harling. Heydon has hopes of farming the customs of Norfolk, and has been bold with divers of his friends, most of them not under Gawdy’s rank, to be his sureties, not pressing them beyond a 100/. a year. Assures Gawdy there will be no risk. 606. — 7 October 1604. Sir Edmond Maicndeford, Lynforci, to Sir Bass. Gawdy. Returns the certificate and letter to the Lord Chief Justice, which he lias signed but cannot forward. 607. — 9 October 1604. Francis Morice [London ?] to Sir Bass. Gawdy, Thetford. Morice has been in danger of losing a good wife in child-bed. Mr. Kerry, too, has been ‘An danger to be lost” and kept his chamber 12 days. Morice sc; ibbles these lines sit I he Aveak elbow ” of Mr. Kerry, who puts him out of doubt that he will do Gawdy some good in re the Privy Seals, 608. — 16 October 1604. Francis Morice, Westminster, to Sir Bass. Gawdy. Mr. Kerry’s illness hinders matters, his influence with Lord North- ampton is the only thing to be depended on. An opportunity will offer soon, as the King, Queen, Prince, Duke Charles and Lady Elizabeth HISTORICAL MANUSCRIPTS COM3IISSION. 97 came in great state to Whitehall to-day and are to be met by the Lord Gawdy MSS, Mayor and ^A-ldermen., as was often done in the late Queen’s time. ' Anthony Drury’s name cannot be substituted for G-awdy’s. After searching the certificates of the 3 several supplies for ISTorfolk made since the first, it seems Drury is down for 20/. already, and he lent 50/. in the last Privy Seal. Cannot propose Bradbury’s name either. It is usual in asking exemption to have the signatures of several to the i-easons ; perhaps as Gawdy is so public a person ” it may not be needed. [24 October 1604 Francis Gawdy is nominated for the post of Lord' Chief Baron, but does not get it.] 609. — '6 November 1604. Francis 3Iorice, Westminster, to Sir Bass, Gaicdy, West Harling. All business is at a stand, probably on account of this weighty busi- ness of the Union, which is intended so much on all hands as all time almost is spent in it, either in private committees and conferences or in public assemblies of the Commissioners on both sides.” Lord North- ampton will do nothing till Sir Charles Cornwallis comes up ; if he supports Kerry it will be all right. 610. — 12 November 1604. Sir /L7///«m U/e^m-oor/, Eeceiver General of the Courts of Wards, to Sir Bass. Gawdy. Receipt for 13/. 6.9. 8c/. half year’s reiit due Michaelmas, of the lands late of Sir Charles Framlingham. 611. — 22 November 1604. Francis Morice, Westminster, to Sir Bas- smghourn Gawdy ^ West Harling, Regrets that his endeavours and Gawdy ’sown presence have been un- availing. As requested by Mr. Boulton has given Gawdy’s privy seal* to his brother Mr. Philip Gawdy and encloses the other two letters.^ There is yet a chance that the amount may be reduced, and Mr. Kerry will move for this, unless the increase of your ability and state ” may peradventure make Gawdy wish to have nothing, more done. 612. — 4 December 1604. 3Irs. Frances Gawdy [wife of Owen ^ Gawdy] to Sir Bassingbourn Gawdy ^ tiarling Hall. i\.sks to have one of his farms let out to her, she has already selected some stock which she does not want to squander. If he is willing she will send her husband to confer. 613. — 10 December 1604. Francis 31orice, Westminster, to Sir Bas- singbourn Gaivdy, Harling. The lords have committed the right to discharge or abate privy seaL to the lieutenants and collectors of counties. “ This day the late Lord Bishop of London was confirmed and installed Archbishop of Canterbury the young prince and all the lords were present and dined with him at Lambeth.” The Bishops are enjoined to enforce conformity themselves, not committing the matter to their officials or chaplains. A petition sent in on Friday from Lancashire gentlemen and Justices on behalf of their ministers who are not conformable is said to have been taken very ill by the King, u 19269. G Gawdt mss. 98 HISTOEICAL MANUSCRIPTS COMMISSION. [About this date Ladj [Elizabeth] G^awdy (formerly Lady Eramling- ham) died.] % 614. — 15 December 1601. Thomas TVythe, Crowshall, [Suffolk,] to Si?' Bassinghourn Gaivdy, Harling. John Wrethock and John Cullie met Wythe at Abbotshall [Suffolk] and the former fell debating as to the tenants attorning. Wythe bade him hold his peace and not ‘‘ buzz anything into the tenants’ ears.” Wythe then told the tenants he had met Gawdy at Bury and been advised there that they were to attorn to him, which they readily did, both there and at Debenham [Suffolk]. Mr. Moyse was the first tenant to come forward at Crowshall. Ralph Talmach surrendered 19 acres to Richard Wythe of Pettaugh [Suffolk] fine was cessed at 7/., Wrethock getting 6/., and the balance awaits Gawdy’s pleasure. ]N‘icholas Bell was ad- mitted to the Camping Close (1^ ac.) Wrethock is to get the fine 26s. 6d. If the frost holds Wythe hardly expects Gawdy. John Cully says there is yet 100/. worth of goods left, which Sir Henry [Gawdy] would let Sir Bassinghourn have for the asking. The other goods that are gone might have been had at a very small rate ” had Gawdy and his kinsman met. Wythe urges a reconciliation with Sir Henry, point- ing out that Gawdy has throughout ‘‘lighted on the gain” while Sir Henry hath lost. Urges them to arrange a meeting. “ As for things past and attempted against you, I mean for Garden in Socage, &c., you have got the gold. [The deposition of Rev. George Hals, ante Ho. 344, taken now.] 615. — 29 December 1604. JoJm Holla?id to Sh' B. Gaivdy, Harling. The Constable of Fersfield was with Holland this morning at Harling having arrested the maid who “carried our pales, and confesses she did it by her dame’s command. She says at Christmas her master and his brother brouo-ht home 6 turkeys, which they said Lone’s wifes mother gave them, a very unlikely tale. They have companions at Brisingham, a miller and one Knights and others of the like sort come to them out of Suffolk. Knapswood, the farmer at Boyland, says he has lost over 30 turkeys and geese this winter and has noticed Lone’s brother viewing them, the day before they were stolen and so vehemently suspects them. Linen has also been stolen. They keep at their house a wench who is with child by one Richard Doner [?] of Thetford. Holland would like the girl freed after examination, unless Gawdy thinTis she should “ justify her confession.” vSend warrant for apprehension of John and Robert Lane. 616. — 1604. Lcives Pickering, Thetford, to Sir Bass. Gaivdy, Harling. Having occasion to employ his servant, Pickering is enforced to set down one of his hawks. Hearing Gawdy has a skilful falconer, Pick- ering begs the man may mew the hawk (a heroner) or get some honest maiAo it. If she is mewed with Sir William Woodhouse’s heroner they will be fit to fly together next year. 1604 to 1604-5. 617. 1604. Sir Christopher Hey don to Sir Bass. Gawdy. Asks Gawdy to be his surety in taking up 1 00/. Hopes it is the last time he will be driven to the like plunge. HISTORICAL MANUSCRIPTS COMMISSION. 99 618. — 1604*. William Morris^ Eedgrave [Suf- Gawdy MSS. folk], to Sir Bass. Gaivdy, Morris offered his master 10/. for the gelding, and finally bought him for Gawdy for 11/. 619. — 1604. John Flighty Norwich [Jail], to Sir Bass. Gawdy.) Harling. Can tell Gawdy no more of certain truth ” than he has. Pray send word to the jailer to release me of some irons, for I think they will lame me else.” 1604-5. 620. — 12 January 1604-5. John Nonne, Bury [Suffolk], to Sir Bass. Gawdy ) West Harling. Nonne would be loth to be used in testimony between two whom he t:;steems, but cannot refuse his evidence as a witness to the bond made before my Lady Framlingham last married. It was made to Mr. Ever- arde, now, I hear, Sir Anthony Everarde,” in the penal sum of 1,000/. as he thinks. Hopes all unkindness will be avoided. 621. — 25 January 1604-5. Barnahe Moyse, Hebenham [Suff.], to Sir Bass. Gaivdy, West Harling. On Friday Sponer is to be paid the money which Moyse was Gawdy’s surety for. Moyse has spoken to Mr. Fuller, who will let it stand over. 622. — 28 January 1604— 5. Sir Edmond Moundeford, Felt well, to \_Sir Bassinghourn Gawdy\ The Constables of Breccles wish to have Mary Whitbye, of that town ( lately delivered of a base child which is dead) punished by two Justices for her offence. Asks [Gawdy] to meet him for that purpose, but it requires no great haste. Expects [Gawdy] has received letters con- cerning vintners and taverners, and has warned those within his limit, and also the corporation of Thetford. Moundeford has sent to Way- land, Grimshoe, and Clackclose hundreds. 623. — 25 February 1604-5. Henry Felton, Fakenham, to [?]. Will wait on his correspondent in in the evening to pay the last respects to the corpse of my honoured uncle” [?]. His brother Bacon will also be there. 1605. 624. — April 1605. Elizabeth Everard, Holme, to sister 3Irs. Sayer, at Pulhara. Mrs. Everard’s husband died without a will. Sir Francis Gawdy has taken an inventory of all the goods and demands 150/. besides this half year’s rent, for rrhich and for the next half year’s rent he asks sui*ety. If Sir Francis gets his full demand, she will be ruined. Can find no writing to show what her husband paid in his life-time. Thomas Tayler has offered to be her surety. 625. — 12 April 1605. Sir Francis Gawdy, Wallington, to nephew Sir Bassinghourn Gawdy. Begs the continuance of his ne])hew’s good offices on behalf of Sir Francis’ servant John Bloome with Sir Francis Lovell, and to get the G 2 100 HISTORICAL MANUSCRIPTS COMMISSION. Gawdy mss. latter to perform his promises, or at least to come to some conclusion in writing. 626. — 14 April 1605. John Holland to Sir Bassinghourn Gawdy, Harling. Had Holland known of the woman’s lewd behaviour to Gawdy he would not for 40/. have moved on her behalf. He did it out of com- passion hearing that she had disbursed 40^. or 505. in jail, and at Shuck- ford’s entreaty that the house might be licensed so that she could re- cover her loss. “ Dany ” may storm at it ; his “ malice is much to Stiuckford,” let him be careful, he knows not how long he may be in office. But for Gawdy countenancing Dany, Shuckford would care but little for him. 627. — 15 April 1605. Sir Henry Gawdy, Claxton, to cousin Sir Bassinghourn Gaivdy. Understands that Sir B. Gawdy sent on Easter Thursday his servants to Croweshall to join Sir Henry’s servants in the pricing of the latter’s stuff. Sir Henry did not send as he heard Sir Bassinghourn had fallen sick, and was gone to Cambridge. Makes another appointment as be is going to London the following week. 628c — 2 June 1605. Sir Henry Gawdy to cousin Sir Bassinghourn Gaivdy. Smythe of Sternfield [Suffolk] owes Sir Henry a great deal of money.. Please look up his lease and bond in the closet, and send it by nephew Whetcroft that Smythe may be sued. 629. — 3 June 1605. William Derehaugh, Soham Lodge [Cam- bridgeshire], to [S'/?’ Bass. Gaivdy']. Sends the mare that Mr. Writhoke told [Gawdy] of. She is about 10 years old, has never been ridden, been kept for breeding. Dere- haugh is putting away his ground and selling his cattle. [Gawdy] shall fix the price. 630. — 12 June 1605. Robert Skoulton, to Sir Bass. Gawdy, Crowshall [Suffolk]. Thomas Dawes of Skoulton travelled to London to the late Lady Southwell last assize time merely to get leave to keep an alehouse. He has kept an unlicensed house two years and was committed by GavMy for contempt. Dey has taken out new warrants, but he betaketh him to bis bouse and will not obey. Let his petition stand over till my Lady come to Eising when the unfitness of the place (according to my Lord Chief Justice’s order) may better appear. 631. — 26 June 1605. William Derehaugh, Debeuham [Suffolk], to Sir Bassinghourn Gawdy. Eelates a mischance at last Debenham Fair ; a young man. son of a gentleman, old Ellice Bi’ame, had a quarrel fastened upon him by a drunken companion. Although he acted beyond the discretion of young men t'ne other party drew on him suddenly and the young man after giving back as far as he could, unhappily killed his adversary. Eai lier in the day the dead man had tried to put an impudent quarrel on tbe bearer of this letter. An envious neighbour has laid the matter very bitterly before Gawdy’s father [in law] Sir Nicholas Bacon. Derehaugh hopes that Gawdy will write to Sir Nicholas and induce HISTORICAL MANUSCRIPTS C03IMISSI0X. 101 n better opinion of the case before tl:e Assizes. Eemembrances to Phihp Gawdt mss. Gawdy. .632. — 26 June 1605. Francis M.oricc^ Westminster, to FLr. Boulton^ Thetford. Begs Boulton to procure from Sir Bassingbourn Gawdy a warrant for a buck out of one of the Earl of Arundel’s parks nearest to Yar- mouth, for one Dr. Felton, a ‘^principal friend” of Moriae’s. Dr. Felton was born at Yarmouth, but his charge is in London ; he is noted for his learning, virtues, “ painful preachings and studies,” and has “almost consumed himself.” “We expect daily a great ambassador from the Emperor and my lord Admiial’s return, with anew ambassador- Leiger for Spain. My lord of Worcester went this morning towards Wales about ordering tlie cdsorders lately committed by the Recusants in those parts. Yesterday was condemned and this day executed one Douglas, a Scot, for counterfeiting the King’s hand and seal to letters of his own devising which he delivered to the B.B. Electors, viz., ‘ [the Bishops of] ’ Treves, Mentz, and Cologne, and to other Princes of the Empire, wherein he made the King to write as if he had been of their pretended Catholic religion, &c.” [Enclosed by Boulton who forwards letter from Thetford to Gawdy.] 633. — 12 August 1605. John Holland to Sir Bassingbourn Gawdy ^ Harling. Renews his suit for Shuckford’s license, lest others try to “ erect more alehouses to cross him.” That town is very riotous, “ sojne have geese to roast, seetii and bake pies, and have resort to spend them and for that they will not have it said they keep an alehouse, they send for beer by the pot and by that means great riot and company meets.” 634. — 28 August 1605. John Holland to Sir Bassing, Gawdy ^ Harling. Flolland understands Gawdy and Sir Francis Lovell are to hear a cause between John Clarke and the bearer, William Lownds, who is only interested as “ our bailiff.” If Lownd’s evidence does not satisfy Gawdy, Holland begs an adjournment till the 4th September that the Steward may attend. 635. — 23 September 1605. Thomas Gawdy, Waybread [Suffolk] to cousin Sir B. Gawdy, W. Har- ling. .John Shothowe of Shimpling has investigated the removal of a wdnd- mill belonging to Thomas in right of his wdfe. One Tebbould, who is the farmer till Michaelmas, is to remove it. Asks Gawdy’s letter or warrant. 636. — 4 Kovember 1605. John Holland to Sir Bassing. Gawdy, Harling. Having to make up over 300/., Holland is driven to acquaint Gawdy with a debt of 10/. money he lent “ my lady ” [Gawdy] who cannot pay it. 637. — 8 November 1605. Nicholas Foivle, Bodesdale [Suffolk], lo Sir B. Gawdy. Being importuned by the bearer, Fowle reports the very rude and unbeseeming behaviour of one Barker ; who twice came to his house 102 HISTORICAL MANUSCRIPTS COMMISSION. Gawdi; mss. while he and his wife were away and laboured to entice their servant, ” Jane Culham. On Monday 4 November he came to the Crown at Bodesdale, and complotted with the wench to carry her away. On Wednesday follow- ing he returned before daybreak “ well appointed with horse and man armed with their swords and daggers.” The host of the Crown noti- fying Fowle, they went to the White Horse, ‘‘and there were swagger- ing the most part of the day,” sending secret messages to the wench that they were ready. Sends thanks for the token received by “ your little sweet son ” [Framlingham, who appears to have been on a visit te his Uncle Philip at London, and may have taken Bodesdale on his^ way] . 638. — 21 November 1605. Rev. Thomas Daynes, Norwich, to Sir Bass. Gawdy. “ Grace and peace,” &c. Has no matter of moment to write about but to signify his Christian love [at some length] and hearty thanks for entertainment at Harling. “I never begged anything but wine of liquorice” \_see No. 477], now asks for any farm fitting for him which Gawdy may be disposed to grant. “ Grace be with us. Amen.” 639. — 21 November 1605. Christopher Cooke and William Horne- hye to Sir Bass. Gaicdy, West Harling. Request that “ our poor neighbor ” Simon Master may sell beer and bread out of doors, not within the house. He will amend former faults. 1605-6. 640. — 15 February 1605-6. Sir Bass. Gawdy., West Harling, and Thomas Wythe, of Sternfield, Sufi., Gent., to Elizabeth Wrottle, St. John St., Middlesex. Joint Bond to secure 32/. Ss. payable 15 Nov. next at house of William Bowes, Esq., St. John Street. Witness. Bennet Clark, Francis Maldanbye, Anthony Eawliyns. [Sir Bassingbourn Gawdy died 23 May 1606, aged 46.] Undated Letters Addressed to Sir Bassinyhourn Gawdy {i.e. between January and May 1606). 1596- 7 1597- 8 641. — ■ William Brewster, Wisbeach Castle, Cam- bridgeshire, to Sir Bass. Gawdy. (21 Sc])tember.) Bre'vster’s friend, John Coles of Wisbeach (who is my Lord Chamberlain’s man), has a controversy with one Sturman of Wisbeach, and desires to retain Mr. Attorney General. Asks a letter from Gawdy. 612. — Robert Dawbeney, Redgrave [Suffolk], to Sir Bassingbourn Gawdy, Harling. (21 March.) Was advertised that Goodman Clarke of Hinderclay [Suffolk] would willingly give Gawdy a load of hay. Dawbeney went HISTORICAL MANUSCRIPTS COMMISSION. 103 out and enquired of him, who said he would willingly perform his Gawdt MSS. promise if Gawdy would send his horse and cart. 643. — Robert Daivheney to Sir Bassingbourn Gawdy ^ Harling. Sends his gelding for Gawdy to try, the price is 7/. IO 5 . Hopes his proof will be his praise. 644. — Fyrmyn Denny to Sir Bass. Gaivdy. (9 April) [after 1603.] Denny has received a warrant from Gawdy and Mr. Bartlett concerning Agnes Wyxe, and referred the cause to Mr. Archdeacon Stokes, who settled the matter to her satisfaction. She is a clamorous woman and now wants more. If Gawdy thinks there has been any unfair dealing Denny will deal with it in his own Court as lord of the manor and chancellor. He is making up the King’s money, will Gawdy pay him the 25/. at London or at Norwich ? Gawdy’s man sold Denny a company of rotten sheep, of which 40 at least died. 645. — Fyrmyn Denny to Sir B. Gaicdy, Harling. (6 August.) Wishes to buy 100 wethers or ewes; asks the price. Hears that Gawdy’s man Morrys was at Mr. Henry Jenny’s after a falcon. Denny bought one of his cousin Jenny for Henry Cornwallis last year, giving 5/. 65 . for her. She turned out a very strong, lusty falcon, too full of mettle for a woodland country, ever raking out at crows.” Gawdy can have her at the same price. 346. — Fyrmyn Denny to Sir Bassingbourn Gawdy Harling. (30 November.) Expected to have received 50/. on the 15th of the month to send to London. Please send it to Mr. George Byrch’s by Saturday. 647. — ■ Thomas Fermoi\ Barsham, to his cousin Sir Bassingbourn Gaivdy. (12 May.) Asks for a benevolence for his servant, who is to be married at Fakenham on Trinity Sunday next. 648. — Henry Gawdy [of Claxton] to cousin Sir Bassingbourn Gawdy . [Before 1603.] Thanks him for remembering the business at Wyndham. 649. — Henry Gaivdy to coudm \^Sir Bass. Gaivdy?'] To borrow 20^. to help him to London ; expects to get money this term to repay all his kind friends, &c. [This is not Henry Gawdy of Claxton who was knighted 1603.] 650. — Sir Clement Heighham to Sir A. Hevening- ham, Sir FJi. Woodhouse, Sir Bass, Gawdy, and Sir Nathaniel Bacon. [After 1603.] Has received their peremptory command ‘Hor the viewing certain Lances appointed to be shewed for this county.” Con- sidering in what place he serves his Majesty, Heigham thinks they might have known that neither he nor his horses are to be commanded by them. If he ever does that kind of work he expects a higher place than they can appoint, or for the matter of that can execute themselves. 104 HISTORICAL MANUSCRIPTS COMMISSION. 65 L — - Sir Christopher Heyclon to Sir Bassinghourn Gaiedy. (1 October.) For upwards of 40 years there has been an Inn at the sign of the White Horse in Kenninghall, where William Mnlley lately dwelt. He has left and Heydon asks Gawdy to join him in licensing the bearer William Cheffley, alias Blackwill. 652. — Henry Sir Bassing- hourn Gaicdy^ at Watton. (23 May.) Asks Gawdy to discharge the bearer, a poor old crazed man from training. Excuses himself for not seeing Gawdy when he passed by a-hunting but did not know Gawdy had returned from the Bath and had heard that my lady was gone to Sir Nicholas Bacon’s. 653. — Henry Holdych^ Dudlington, to his cousin, Sir Bassinghourn Gawdy ^ Harliug. (22 June.) Asks Gawdy to help the bearer, a poor cidpple, who has lost all that she hath by fire. The Justices at the Sessions allotted her 3/., but she has lost above 20Z. in stuff besides her tenement. 654. — John Holland to Sir Bassinghourn Ga,wdy, tiarling. (20 March.) To release the bearer from the fine upon him for keeping an unlicensed ale-house. 655. — ■ ' John Holland, Norwich,. Esq., to Bassing- hourn Gawdy, Esq., Harling. (4 September.) If Gawdy wishes to sell the house that John Nedham lives in Holland will buy it or exchange for it other land nearer Gawdy as at Brakland [?] or Larling. Q 5 g. — John Holland to \^Bassinghourn Gaivdy~\. Asks Gawdy to bring his cook wdtli him to help as the cook which should have dressed their dinner is sent for by his master Mr. Kempt. 657. — John Holland to Sir Bassinghourn Gaicdy, Harling. (5 December.) To be easy in rating the fines on some poor women who are committed to gaol for having drawn beer. One has a very poor, lame husband : some others have lelt their houses and are afraid to come home for fear of being committed. There has been great disorder these holidays at Spinkes’ both at play and drunlcenness, and when Spinkes was reproved he said he would answer it. 658. — Thomas Moundeford [London] to Sir Bas- .singhoiirn Gawdy. (17 February.) Sends certain drugs. Of the electuary in the pot take the quantity of a great nutmeg every mcrning fasting and within half an hour drink a draught of warm posset ale made of equal parts of ale and white wine, — Take your emplaister, warm it a little and la,y the silk side next your skin on the left side, so let it lie day and night, if it wrinkle roll it smooth, if it dries, renew it with some of the roll spread with a wmrm knife.” Trusts to see Gawdy in London. Bemembrances to my lady. , HISTORICAL MANUSCRIPTS COMMISSION. 105 6o9. — Barnahy Moyse to Sir Bassinghourn Gaicdy. Gawdy mss. Could not borrow,^ the money of Michael Fuller as he was out, so was driven to borrow it upon his bond of Simon Sponer till Candlemas day next. He has sent the sum of 30/. lo Gawdy by John Bonde. 660. — Nicholas Raynberd, Kenniughall Lodge, to Sir Bassinghourn Gawdy, (20 March.) Would like to see Sir Bassinghourn before Nicholas g^oes to London. Begs his promise to favour William Mulley. 661. — Daniel Reece to Sir Bassinghourn Gaicdy, The poor of the town are likely to starve whilst the inhabitants quarrel about their assessment. Cannot Gawdy come or send some one to settle it ? For instance, Mr. Thomas Colbye has 7 times as much land as Reece and will only be rated at 4 times in value more ; at least 60 of the inhabitants wished to wait on Gawdy in a body, but Reece persuaded them to let him try the effect of a petition. 662. — John Spurgin, Kenninghall, grocer, to the Lord Keeper. Petition, showing that one Lionel Griggs of Bridgham, yeoman, upon divers matters of accounts got into his hands a good amount of Spurgin’s goods and will not come to any composition for them. Griggs is a troublesome contentious person, and Spurgin being a “ poor young man ” cannot contend with him. Begs letters to Sir Bassinghourn Gawdy, Knight, and Mr. Edward Bartlett to call the parties before them and determine the matter. 663. — Michael Stanhope, from his house at S . . . . [?], to cousin Sir Bassinghourn Gawdy. (30 September.) Sends thanks for a hawk ; would gladly see her on the wing if he could stay in the country but has not time, nor any falconer to entrust her to. Begs that he may return her and next year if Gawdy will meet him in Suffolk with the hawk he will ‘‘show you patridge to weary both you and your hawk.” Thanks Gawdy also for unsolicited attempts to forward Stanhope’s interest. His friends started the idea without his notion, he thinks they are likely to be “overshot in their own bows” [“ oen boes”]. 664. — Christopher Taylor to Bassinghourn Gaivdy. Chapman told Taylor that [Gawdy] wanted a boy, so he presently enquired about one and has sent him by chance to Thetford, not knowing where [Gawdy] is. He is a very good gentleman born, but his father was undone by reason of the wars in Ireland. Chapman and his wife have been arrested for felony and are in close prison. Taylor went to the Sheriff, whose name is Mr. Ratclef, and asked him in [Gawdy’s] name to take Chapman’s cloak from him and not suffer him to say that he was [Gawdy’s] man, and if any jewels came to his hands that were in Chapman’s and his Avife’s custody to take care of them till he heard from [Gawdy]. If the cloak is delivered to Taylor he will make a pair of hose and a cassock of it for the boy. Asks [Gawdy] to send him word about the clothes that he caused his friend to (redeem?). [No Sheriff named Ratclef for either Norfolk or Suffolk during this period.] 106 HISTOEICAL MANUSCRIPTS COMMISSION. Gawpx mss. PART II. Correspondence and Documents relating to the Family of Gawdy, of West Harling (Norfolk), and their Connections, from the death of Sir Bassingbourn Gawdy, in 1606, to the death of his son, Framlingham Gawdy, in 1654. (Note. — Most of the letters in this part bear date prior to the year 1640.) [The following’ undated letter comes in most appropriately here, as it introduces Sir Robbert Knollis, who became Framlingham Ga'.?dy’s guardian upon Sir Bassingbourn Gawdy’s death. Probably written after 1589, when Sir John Fortcscue Mms made Chancellor of the Exchequer.] 665. — Sir Edioard Stanhope to his friend Mr. Robert Knollis, Esq., one of the Esquires of Her Majesty’s body in Ordinary. Sir, — When I gave her Majesty humble thanks from you and that I entered into the particularities of your suit, she answered in this manner, “ Let me alone for Robyn, it is more than time something were done for him, I will speak Avith John Foskew or with my Lord Treasurer,” and Avith heat concluded. Wherefore my opinion is you drive not the time as you did last year, till the matter be forgotten or otherwise greater occasions make yours have the worse passages, and believe me it must be your own attendance and following that will bring this suit to a good issue and AA’herein you shall be e\"ei assured of my poor credit and traAmil, &c. 1606. 666. — Case for Counsel’s opinion Re Sir Charles Framlingham dec^^ [Exparte Sir Robert Knollis^. [circ. 1606.] Sir Charles Framlingham died seised of the manors of CroAvshall, Debenham, Butters, Scottnetts [cum le Hang ?] Abbotshull and Mendevilles, Suffolk, held in capite. He left them to his Avife for life (she is noAv dead) and assigned Mendevilles for the King’s full third (which it is not). The manors of Crowshall, Debenham, Scottnetts and Abbotshull were to g'o to Charles GaA\aly, his youngest grandchild, and Mandevilles manor to Framlingham GaAvdy, both in tail special, Avith cross re- mainders OAmr. His cousin Wolmer and Sir Bass. Gawdy to enter and account for rents during the children’s minority. M^olmer and Sir Bassingbourn are both dead : Framlingham GaAvdy (yet a minor) being his father’s sole executor. The King, by the advice of the Court of Wards, demised 1/8*’^^ of all the manors to Sir Bassingbourn. Query. Who is to enter on Charles Gawdy’s tAVO ]iarts and Avho shall hold the Courts ? Sir Charles made feoffments of some of the manors to the use of his Avill, &c., and covenanted to suffer a recoA ery of another to use of himself and his heirs : but tenants did not attorn. Query. Shall not the King’s Committee [Sir R. Knollis] have a full third of all the manors during the heir’s minority in spite of the feoffment •HISTOEICAL MANUSCRIPTS COMMISSION. 107 Shall not Framlinghara Gawdy have a third, he having less than that devised to him? [A short and damaged note of the Opinion is endorsed ; apparently to this effect. The Crown lease transferred all the King’s rights to Sir Bassingbourn, the Committee cannot therefore set them up again in his own person. A bill must l:>e filed by Sir Bobert on behalf of himself and the heir; he can only claim the 1 leased by the Crown, the heir must join as having to account for the profits of the other 2/3'’*^^^ during his brother Charles’ minority.] 1607. 667. — 8 October 1607. Richard Levns, alias Davis, of Westminster, Yeoman, to Sir Robert Knollys, of same place, Knight. Receipt by Lewis, under letter of attorney from Henricke Williamson of St. Martin in the fields. Tailor, for 50Sr, in full payment and satisfac- tion of £7 10^. due and owing by Knollis to Williamson : Release of said debt of 7/. IO 5 . Witness, William Swetenham, notary, and John [P ?]lukenett, his apprentice. 1608 or 9. 668. — 28 April [circ. 1608 or 9]. Laurence Stejdiens, Harling, to his master. Sir Robert Knollis, St. Martin’s Lane [London]., The hawks in Stephens’ keeping are well, but Guy could keep his no longer. Has found a man at Deepham who kept Sir Robert Gardiner’s hawks, and engaged him to mew a pair for 3/., 30.9. to be paid down. Stephens could only pay him 6s. earnest, and begs the rest may be sent ; also money to buy green geese and ducks for the hawks. These are very necessary ; especially as Stephens’ nag is so poor that he cannot kill hawksmeat enough. The dutch falcon is well. 669. — [May 1608 or 9.] Laivrence Stejjhens, Harling, to his master Sir Robert Knollis, St. Martin’s Lane, [London] . Has received Sir Robert’s letter and 20^. by my fellow William.” “ Your hawks are well and mewed to the long feather,” expects them to mew them every day. Cannot draw the Tassel ; as Thos. Morrys is very sick. “ Your old hawk was taken with the cramp and the quack [?]*” and continued in the mew three weeks “ and then we threw her out and she is dead.” Sir Guy has been very sick and unable to go to Mr. Jermyn’s about Sir Robert’s bond. His black haggard is well mewed to the long feather. 1610. 670. — 4 April 1610. William Southwell to Framlingham Gawdy, Esq., and Thomas Wyth, gent. Receipt for 105/. due Southwell. Witness, Thomas Godbould. [About this time Framlingham Gawdy married Lettice, daughter of guardian, Sir Robert Knollis.] Gawdv mss. 108 HISTORICAL MANUSCRIPTS COMMISSION. Gawdt mss. 1611-12. 671. — 15 January 1611-2. Henry Felton to brother [in-law] Fram- lingham Gaicdy, Ilarling Hall. Asks for the copy of the annuity of 20 marks to be paid to his wile and sisters during their minority. Also can Gawdy remember the very words which cousin Colbie spoke to Sir Nicholas Bacon concerning the 1,000/. which he promised at Fornham [Suffolk], which brother Charles says were related to himself and Gawdy. 672. — 2 March 1611-2. George Gawdy to cousin Framlingham Gaivdy, Harling. Is sorry he cannot return homeward by tiarling, as he had promised ; but is enforced to ride to Eye in Suffolk. Service to Sir Kobert Knollis and my lady. George will impart to his father the business Sir Bobert spoke to him about ; and when cousin Charles comes to Claxton he shall also speak of it. Bemembrances to Mrs. Gawdy, cousin Charles, and his wife. ‘‘ My ]nan hath served your privy seal on Mr. Heigham.’' [Framlingham’s eldest son, William Gawdy, born about 1612.] 1612-3. 673. — 6 February 1612-3. Thomas- Gascoigne, Maydewell [North- amptonshire ?], to Sir Robert Knollis, at his house in St. Martin’s Lane. Writes for payment of his debt. What Knollis writes to him now is to the same effect as what he said at his house in Tothill fields in the late queen’s days w’hen Gascoigne first sued on the bond. Knollis spoke then of his extraordinary charges and expectation of recompense from the Court, just as he now writes “ of great expences and charges in Triumph, &c., since his Majesty’s coming into England as yet without any penny recompense.” Understands Knollis’ proposition to be that Gascoi(>:ne should wmitand take his debt in order as it shall be set down. Perceives he is to be ‘Gn the last rank.” He supposes there is none more ancient than his debt. When he sent his friend Knollis denied owdng him anything. Calls to Knollis’ remembrance how many suits he has begun and then forborne at his request. Fie has paid interest on the money himself for 15 years, and “ suffered even until my back is broken.” 674. — [circ. April 1613 ?] Sir Henry Gawdy certifies that Mr. Colby [)romised at Thetford, before Henry and Sir John Heigham, to cousin Framlingham Gawdy to procure a release from cousin Charles Gawdy of the monies received by Sir Bassingbourn Gawdy in his time for the lands of Sir Charles Framlingham ; which was the consideration for the settlement then made. 16l3o 675. — 12 April 1613. George Gawdy, Claxton, to cousin Framling- ham Gaivdy, Hailing. Has spoken to his father [Sir Henry], who never had Sir Charles Framlingham’s will, and says it is at Crowshall with the other writings. George is glad that Framlingham and his brother agree to refer the suit to arbitrators, but as there are so many ho fears it will be in vain. .Mr. Colby spoke of 100/. a year to be given besides the land bequeathed HISTOllIOAL MANUSCRIPTS COMMISSION. 109 to Framlingham. George thinks it would be well to end the suit if Charles gave say 30/. or 40/. more. George and his brother Anthony will be at Harling towards London ” next Monday. 676. — 26 May 1613. Framlingham Gaivdy, of West Harling, to Thomas Morrys^ of Bridgham, Yeoman. Acknowledgment of Gawdy’s owing 10/., to be paid next Michaelmas. v7itness, Anthony Rawlyns. 677. — 12 December 1613. Anthony Gawdy [of Claxton, son of Sir Henry] to cousin Fram. Gaivdy, Har- ling. ‘ Anthony ^s haste to London made him neglect seeing Framlingham. Sends the bond, not to trouble him, but for his satisfaction. 1613-14. 678. — 18 January 1613-4. Anthony Gawdy [of Claxton, son of Sir Henry Gawdy] to cousin Framlingham Gawdy, Harling. Acknowledges receipt of news that Framlingham’s wife has been brought to bed, and will not fail to be with Gawdy as appointed. Is sorry it fell out now as it may prevent Anthony having Fraralingham’s company to London. [Birth of Framlingham Gawdy’s second son, Framlingham.] 679. — 30 January 1613-4. Thomas Wythe, Sternheld [Suffolk], to Framlingham Gawdy, Harling. Sir Henry Gawdy has arrested Smith and declared last term for his occupying the lands he did by [leave ?] of Sir James Bacon. Wythe has not seen Mr. George Gawdy this term, and fears unless Framling- ham gets a stay that they will go to trial at Suffolk Assizes. [Between the dates of these letters Framlingham’s third son, Bassing- bourn, was born.] 1615. 680. — 27 March 1615. Richard Breivster, of West Harling, yeoman ^ to Anthony Rawlyns, of same place, yeo- man. Bond in penal sum of 60/. to secure payment to Rawlyns of 8/. 16.s. on 27 March 1616, at Rawlyns’ house in West Harling, in a certain street called Thursmere Street, to the use of Margaret Warren, one of the daughters of William Warren, late of West Harling, dec^. Witness, Robert Lulpeck, Mary Thaxter, and others. 681. — 27 March 1615. Richard Brewster, Fi West Harling, yeoman, to Anthony Raiclyns, of same place, yeo- man. Similar bond (mutilated) in penal sum of 10/. to secure payment of 5/. 6^. 682. — 3 October 1615. William Dye, Governor of House of Cor- rection, Acle, to Framlingham Gawdy,, one of the County Treasurers for King^'s Bench and Marshalsea. Receipt for 3/. 65. 8J., one quarter [salary] to Michaelmas. Uawdy mss. 110 HISTORICAL MANUSCRIPTS COMMISSION. CAWDY MSS. 683. — ^^30 October 1615. Richard Sutton, of Starston, yeoman to Framlingham Gawdg, of West Harling. General release. Witness, Charles Gawdy, Anthony Rawlyns. 684. — 20 November 1615. Nicholas Old.om to Framlingham Gawdy^ one of the county treasurers. Receipt for 2/, for the poor prisoners of the King’s Bench and Marshalsea,” for one year to Michaelmas. 1615-6. 685. — 11 March 1615-6. William Dye [as in No. 682] to Fram- lingham Gaicdy. Receipt for 3/. 6^. 8c?. ^‘my pension for keeping of the house of correction at Acle ” to Lady-day. 1616. 686. — 10 April 1616. William Garivay to Sir Robert Knollis, at St. Martin’s, London. Reminds Sir Robert that he is indebted to Gar way, yet neither answers his letters nor will speak with his man. Can wait no longer. 1617. 687. — 20 October 1617. Martyn Folkes to Framlingham Gawdy. Receipt for 50?. to the use of the Hon. Sir Thomas Jermyn for moneys lent by him to Mr. Philip Gawdy. Enclosed as an exhibit shown to Folkes “ on his examination to the 6 interrogatory ” before Thos. Reve and Fr. Sandroffe. 11 March 1634. [Philip Gawdy probably died before this date (he was alive early in 1614) leaving his children slenderly provided for.] 688. — 27 October 1617. [Unsigned letter dated near Hereford) to [?] Sir Robert Knollis. Inferred the success of his correspondent’s letters in his behalf to Mr. Humfreyes before his departure from London. About 22 October one Richard Caple, of Howecaple, Herefordshire, died, a gentleman of good worth, Avhose son will be one of his Majesty’s wards, being about 12 years of age, and his estate about 200/. a year. Leaves it to his corres- pondent what shall be done. 689. — 2 December 1617. Henry Fortesque, Esq., to Framlingham Gaicdy, of Harling. Receipt for 40/. due l)y Gawdy, paid by John Sherdekow, gent. [About this time Framlingham’s fourth son, Thomas, was born.] 1618. 690. — 1.5 May 1618. Jo. Harrsson [? Harrison], London, to Sir Robert Knollis, knight. “ I am sorry you are sick, and sorrier your friend Conway is dead,” will help Sir Robert “ in suit or means” against Conway’s wife and son. If Sir Robert will clear interest and charges on tlic bond, the 20/. may stay on 6 months. HISTORICAL MANUSCRIPTS COMMISSION. Ill 691. -23 June 1618. Peirce Morgan to Framlingham Gaivdy, Cawdx MSS. Morgan has given the bearer, Mr. John Sherdeloe, for Gawdy, 7^ yards of the best rich crimson velvet in grain to line his cloak, which comes to 9/. 3s. 9d., cheaper than he would sell it to any one not being a customer. 1618-9. 692. — 13 January 1618-9. Henry and Dorothy Felton to Framlmg- ha,m Gaivdy. Eelease. Henry Felton, of Ipswich, Esq., and Dorothy his wife, one of the daughters of Bassingbourn Gawdy, deceased, to Framlingham Gawdy, of all claims under Sir Bass. Gawdy’s will and all other claims except upon a bond given by Framlingham to Dorothy in the penal sum of 400/., conditioned for payment of 200/., and dated 7 Octol)er 1612. Witness, John Bulwer, Elizabeth Gawdy. 693. — [Before 20 January 1618-9.] Francis Delavale to Sir Robert Knollis, at his house in St. Martin’s Lane. Asks Sir Eobert to let his man Arthur keep Delavale’a falcon a few days and to have his opinion of the bird, which he distrusts. Has the ague. [Sir Eobert Knollis buried 20 January 1618-9.] 694. — 1 February 1618-9. Thomas Moore, St, Martin’s Lane [servant to Sir Eobert Knollis], to Framlingham Gawdy, Harling. Has been with Lord Wallingford [Sir William Knollis] at his house in Oxfordshire twice since Moore came up to London. On the first occasion acquainted him with my master’s death, Avhereat he was sorrow- ful yet said little, but in the evening ‘‘ as he was making unready to prepare to bed,” he saw Moore in his withdrawing chamber. Moore said he thought Sir Eobert died of an imposthume which broke, caused by the fall he had at Causam [Caversham, Oxfordshire] last summer Also told him that there were about 500/. worth of debts, besides the bond to Moore, which he hoped would be paid by Lord Wallingford’s means, who answered that he would not meddle with his brother’s debts, but Moore might keep the goods. Moore said there were 3 judgments against him, ‘‘ with that, my lady called him to bed.” Next day Moore saw his counsel in London, who advised him to administer, whereupon he returned to Lord Wallingford, and asked his letter to Sir John Bennett, judge of the prerogative Court, which he would not do without Mrs. Gawdy’s consent. Asks for such a letter accordingly. All the benefit he will get is in the ‘‘ underpraising ” of the goods as he will have to account for all that they are appraised at. My lord has resigned the mastership of the wards to Sir Lionel Cranfeild without consideration except he ccntinues his ward. 1619. 695. -3 April 1619. Thomas Moore, London, to Framlingham Gawdy, lYest Harling; Larlingford — letter paid.” Has had a world of trouble since he last wrote. Begs a favourable letter to my lord [Wallingford] in regard to Moore’s great loss by the death of his brother. Besides what Sir Eobert Knollis owed Moore 112 HISTORICAL MANUSCRIPTS COMMISSION Gawdt MSS. and his six and a half year’s service he has paid almost 80/. for a grant under the Privy Seal of the goods. These goods the bailiffs of West- minster have seized claiming under a former grant of all outlaw’s goods in the liberty. When Mr. Therle was last in town he said Mrs. Gawdy Avished for some of her late father’s things ; she shall have such of those she mentioned as are in the house. Would have waited on GaAvdy, but the land-lady and creditors have so tormented him both ‘‘ in purse and prison” that he has had no time. Will try and come the latter end of next term. 696. — 13 April 1619. Mary Gawdy ^ Wenham [Suffolk], to cousin Framlingham Gawdy, Harling. [The actual writer of this letter, probably Sir Clippesby Gawdy,] Avrites at request of ‘‘ your kinswoman Mary Gawdy ” who wants 5/. interest and 10/. “ of her stock” [or capital], which latter she hopes to replace some day. She has owed the money since last M idsummer in London for a gown ; the mercer and tailor having trusted her for the Avriter’s sake, but will now probably sue her. ‘‘ She has made very hard shift ever since she come to me, by reason she had neither clothes nor linen to wear but an old loose gown which was not fit for her wear- ing.” Had not the writer been fain to keep her she Avould have owed 10/. more. She takes it very unkindly that her friends, Avho give her nothing, will not let her ^Anake bold Avith her own without so many messaiies.” Love to Gawdy’s Avife. [See post as to this Mary Gawdy Avho married Anthony Mingay.] 697. — 7 May 1619. Thomas Hall, of Kingston Lacey, Wimborne minster, Dorsetshire, gent,, to Fram. Gaicdy and Anthony Rawlings, of West Harling, yeoinem General release. Witnesses, BartholomeAV Hall, George Lane, Jo. Shardelowe. 1620. [20 July 1620. Henry Felton created a Baronet.] U98. — [? before 1621]. William Sprhige (?) to Framlingham Gawdy, Harling. Asks appointment to meet Gawdy and “ my brother Drury ” to-morrow to journey together ; proposes to meet at Quidenham town. His wife sends service to Mrs. Gawdy. [Fi-amlingham Gawdy and Sir Thomas Holland, M.P.’s for Thet- ford.] 1621. 699. — 13 April 1621. Anthony Gawdy [son of Sir Henry], Hen bam [vSuffolk], to cousin Fram. Gawdy, Harling. Is sorry his cousin should have cause of distaste against him and suspect his good dealing. He ncA^er heard of Grige’s exigent but from Framlingham, and never looked after it, as (altho’ he is principal in the bond) it is his brother’s debt who Avill no doubt pay it next term. As to Sir John Taseborough Anthony promised him his money at Becclcs’ sessions. Sir John [Rous] and his lady send commendations. HISTORICAL MANUSCRIPTS COMMISSION. 113 700. — 29 June 1621. George Davye, London, to his brother William Davye “ at Gonville in Caius College, Cam- bridge,” [sic]. If George were sure to meet his sister Duffield he would strain his leisure with his brother to be there ” as he promised. He is not now an apprentice, but in some respect his own man. Sends an 8 gallon runlet of sack for them to remember his health in. Uncle Webb will not pay his creditors a penny unless they all “ underwrite for to accept of a noble in tiie pound, which is as much as his money would extend for to do.” Will try to persuade brother Robert to come down, thinks brother Harry cannot afford the charges. Has heard from brother Ricas [? mutilated] at Rotterdam; troops are making ready for the field. England is the only place in Christendom free from wars. [The Davys were connections of the Duffields.] 701. — 24 September 1621. Thomas Peeke, Rtiry, to [Anthony"\ Rawlings, Harling. Sends “ 3 yards w* kostehollon” [?]. Had no time to make out Rawlings’ bill, which is some 14/. 7 a*. Qd. Commendations to Mrs. Rawlings. 1621-2. 702. — 5 February 1621-2. Jolm Snelling [Bury, Suffolk], to Mr, \_Fram.'] Gawdy. Mr. Longe of Bury reports that the warrant has come for the chosing of Burgesses for the Parliament. Expects Sir Charles [Gawdy ?] will have notified Framlingham and that the latter will certify Sir [Gros ?] of his intention to try his friends in the town. He had then better come and see the Mayor, &c. Snelling will meantime use his influence. 1622. 703. — 1 May 1622. Edmund Michell [Tutor, Gonville, and Caius Coll.], Cambridge, to \^Fra7n, Gawdy, Har- ling], Michell has given Gawdy’s kinsman [Anthony Gawdy, son of Philip], the note of all his charges from the time of his admission, and would have sent it sooner, but expected Mr. Davy at Easter. It is 8/. 0^. ^d., far above the allowance Gawdy’s kinsman must look to have ; but it includes charges Avhich ‘‘ ran from the very day of his admission [21 Alarch 1620-1] ; add also to these his gown, surplice, chest, ‘‘ together with the income into his chamber and study,” amounting to about 5/. Michell has received 3/. and would like the balance speedily. 704. — 6 May 1622 [? 1621]. Sir John Tasburgh, Flixton, [Suffolk], to Framlingham Gawdy, Harling. Thanks Gawdy for his ‘‘so just payment of this money” and wishes Sir Robert [Gawdy] had played his part as well. Has spoken to his cook Lucas “ about the child he is accused to have begot,” who will attend Gawdy shortly and asks his favor in the cause. u 19269 . . H Gawdy MSS. 114 HISTORICAL MANUSCRIPTS COMMISSION. ^AWDY MSS. 705. — 17 October 1622. Edmund Michell, Cambridge, to Framling- ham Gawdy, West Harling. Has given [Anthony Gawdy] the note of his expenses for the quarter from Midsummer : it is 5/. 4^. and Mich ell would like the money, having to pay for commons for him and many more. Dr. Gostlin (the Master) and the fellows have “ pre-elected ” him to the scholarship he wrote about, one of Dr. Branthwayt’s late foundation and worth 5/. a year, “ it is one of the best that belong to our college, our ordinary places be but 40^, a year.” There are only four of these scholarships : the man now actually in the place will not vacate it till Michaelmas next, unless Gawdy pleases to buy him out at once, which would only be paying 5/ . beforehand and will give [Anthony] seniority and other rights. 706. — 27 November 1622. Edmund Michell, Cambridge, to Fram^ lingham Gawdy, West Harling. Has received the 5/. sent up by Mr. Cresswell, and the arrangement with Dr. Munden (Dr. Branthwayt’s Scholar) has been carried out. Michell expected his own 5/. 4^. before now. 707. — 5 December 1622 [or ? 1611]. Nicholas Meade, the George Inn^ Ware [Herts], to Framlingham Gawdy, West Harling. Sends Gawdy’s bay mare, her keep at 6c?. a day comes to 135. The farrier charges 55. and advises her to be let run till March. 708. -~26 December 1622. Edmund Michell, Cambridge, to Fram- lingham Gawdy, West Harling. Wonders he has not been paid [Anthony’s] charges to Michaelmas and sends new bill to Christmas for 515. \hd,, not including his com- mons, which, as he is now a scholar of the house, he will not have to pay till the half-year is ended, viz., at Lady Day, when his stipend will be allowed him. 1622-3. 709. — [circ. 1622-3]. Henry Rochford, to cousin Framlingham Gawdy, West Harling. Sir Francis Lovell is dead, having made a bargain and sale of his chattels to Henry’s mother, Lady Hundsdon, for 600/. The bearer is Thomas Fisher, my Lady’s servant, who is a stranger in the country. Asks Gawdy to assist him in taking an inventory and disposing of the goods [about which he appears to expect there will be some contest. Sir Francis married Anne, daughter of John Carey, Lord Hunsdon]. 710. — 5 March 1622-3. William Stanhope, Harrogate, to his brother Framlingham Gawdy, Harling. Sends an acquittance from his wife and himself : and if Gawdy does not want to employ the money he would like it paid at Lady Day, when he has an opportunity to send it away into Derbyshire. 1623. 711. — 23 April 1623. Edmund Michell, Caius Coll., Cambridge, to Framlingham Gawdy, West Harling. Sends note of Anthony’s quarter’s expenses 5/. 125. 9o?., his scholarship being set off at the audit against half a year’s commons. HISTORICAL MANUSCRIPTS COMMISSION. 115 He will be wary and careful in his expenses, which he expects next ^tawdy half year to be 33.9. or 405. lower at least. “ You must provide him suddenly of convenient bedding ; what he has been using is to be ‘‘ otherwise disposed of.” 712. — 21 May 1623. Edmund Michell, Caius Coll., Cambridge, to Frarnlingliam Gawdy, West Harling. In answer to Grawdy’s enquiry as to Mr. Anthony Bartlett, late student in our house,” Michell would refer him to the college letters as to his ‘‘ sufficiency and good carriage,” which Bartlett lately obtained. Personally Michell can say he was esteemed a very good scholar and sufficient, and therefore when the proctor-ship was last at our college he was appointed public Moderator for the University for the philosophy- disputations held in the public schools by the sophisters,” which he per- formed creditably. 713. -— 28 May 1623. Edmu7id Michell^ Cambridge, to Framlingham Gawdy, West Harling. Michell has received 5/. 125. Gawdy has not paid the carrier, whose due is 4:d. in the £. [Anthony] has lately been sick and was forced to take physic. He was let blood for a pleurisy by the advice of Dr. Wells ; his physic comes to 135 . Sd. Fears his allowance will not be sufficient. 714. — 24 August 1623. Edmund Michell, Norwich, to Fram. Gawdy, West Harling. Asks for 475. Id. due on last bill to Midsummer : please send it by Peter Aspinall. 715. — 1 December 1623. Edmund Michell, Cambridge, to Fram- lingham Gawdy, West Harding. As Gawdy has changed his intention of getting [Anthony] a suit of apparel of Cambridge and means to have it made for him in the country, Michell thinks it high time to send him down that he might the better be fitted.” He has done this the rather because of an opportunity of riding a friend’s horse without charge. [Anthony] must be provided with bedding and sheets. 1623-4. 716.— 23 January 1623-4. Anthony Gawdy [son of Sir Henry] Henham [Suffolk], to cousin Fram- lingham Gawdy^ The weather is so ill it will probably hinder many freeholders attending the election, much more Anthony who would be but a specta- tor. Sir John Rous desires to be remembered and suggests that Framlingham and some other neighbours and friends associate together during Parliament, and Framlingham may have a lodging in the house where Sir John lies. They expected to have met Framlingham at honest Anthony Hobart’s last week. Sir John is Burgess for Dunwich [Suffolk], so “being both for neighbour towns and neighbours and familiar acquaintance it is fitting you should keep your Randevous together.” H 2 116 HISTORICAL MANUSCRIPTS COMMISSION. Gawdy mss. 1624. 7 17. — 27 March 1624. Edmund MichelVs account for Anthony Gawdy^s expenses for half-year from Christmas 1623. Paid the carrier for bringing up his suit and other things from Harling. Paid the tailor for work done - „ barber _ - _ - - A pair of new shoes, as also shoes and stockings, soled and mended. Given him at sundry times for dinners and other neces- saries. Laundress - - - - - Chamber-rent - - - Commons and sizings from Michaelmas 1623 to 27 March 1624 (his scholarship deducted and al- lowed). Tuition £ s, d. 0 2 0 0 2 8 0 10 0 7 4 0 9 7 0 2 6 0 2 6 1 17 1 0 10 0 £3 14 8 718. — 3 May 1624. John Rendall to Mrs. Rawly ns^ West Har- ling. Rendall bought 10 combes of barley from Mr. Gawdy and sent for it, but Mr. Rawlyns being from home, he could only get seven. If he may not have the rest, will get it elsewhere. 719. — 2 June 1624. Edmund Michell, Cambridge, to Framlingham Gawdy, West Harling. Has given [Anthony] his last quarter’s bill, 3/. 14^. 6t/. If Gawdy sends 5/. Michell will not trouble him again till Michaelmas. Anthony’s gown is quite worn. 720. — [? 15] July 1624. Edmund Michell, Cambridge, io Framling- ham Gawdy, West Harling. Acknowledges receipt of 5/. by Peter Aspinall, the Norwich carrier. Divers of the College have been sick of small-pox, ‘‘ it is somewhat dangerous .... and very chargeable, physic running in a high rate and good attendance hard to be had.” The master will probably send the young scholars into the country. 721. — 14 SeptembQr 1624. Martin Stuteville, Dalham [Suffolk], to [? Framlingham Gawdy^. The church of Dalham has been some time defaced by the ruins of the steeple. Stuteville and his neighbours took the work in hand, but after dealing with sundry workmen found the charge would be too heavy without outside help. “ It hath been a manner amongst us (still used) to make marriage dinners and to invite our friends in the favour of our well deserving servants.” Stuteville has never done this, but begs leave to exchange my suit for a servant into a suit for this service and to request your presence at the Guildhall in Bury on 11 October at dinner for the said purpose.” HISTORLCAL MANUSCRirTS COMMISSION. 117 722. — [Before 18 September 1624]. [Sir] Henry Felton to brother Gawdy mss. Fram. Gawdy. Sends another acquitance and apologises for sending the other before the money was due, which was only done to save his horses a journey, having other business near. Remembrances to “ my sister and cousin Doll.” [Dorothy Gawdy, probably daughter of Philip Gawdy who lived with Framlingham, and is otten mentioned in these letters.] 723. — 18 September 1624. Bassinghourn Gawdy to his brother \Framlinglutm Gawdy']. Announces the death of [Sir] Henry Felton this morning at 4 o’clock. His brother’s attendance on Monday at Foxall [near Ipswich, Suffolk], will much comfort the widow. He died without a will. 724. — Peter Le JVeve’s Memoranda concerning the pedigree and family history of the Feltons. 20 Edward II. Sir John Felton captured about 120 sail of Kormandy. (*S'cc Hollinghead, Har- rison’s Edition, p. 337.) 29 Edward III. Sir Thos de Felton held manor of Fynbergh, Suffolk, for life. ( -See fine levied of the inheritance of John de Insula of Rougemont, of Fen-ditton, Camb. Fines. Lib. 5, n. 6.) 30 „ He also had letter of protection (dated at Bamboro’ [?] 3 Feb.) to go into Gas- coiguy with the Prince of Wales. This year he was Seneschal of Aqui- tain. 32 ,, He had an interest in Langford Manor (Norff.). 34 Sir Thos. and Joan his wife mentioned in a fine levied of Old Newton manor ; also in 36 [or ? 37] E. 3, of manor of Ikene, both in Suffolk. 37 He was Seneschal of Aquitain under the Black Prince, and was one of the Com- missioners to treat of Peace between Edw. III. and Don Pedro of Castile. i^See Pat. Roll, 37 Edw. III., xi. m. 43 [?]. Rymer’s leaques, vol. 6, p. 402, 525 .^ 40 „ He was a witness (23 Sept. 1366) to the deed by which Don Pedro granted that Edward III. and his heirs should have the leading of his vanguard against the King of Granada. This year he was elected one of the Knights of the Garter. 41 „ He and his brother, Sir William de Felton., were both in Spain with the Black Prince on the expedition against Henry the Bastard. A few days before the battle of Najara Sir William was killed, and Sir Thomas and Sir Hugh Hastings, of Elsing, were cap- 118 HISTORICAL MANUSCRIPTS COMMISSION. Oawdt mss. lured. {See Hollingshead, pt. 2, p. 398.) 47 Edward III, Commissioner to treat with King of Arragon about peace. Eot. franc. 47 E. 3 m. 23. Rymer v. 7, p. 4. 48 „ Berard de la Brett (Sir Thomas’ prisoner) had licence to go into France for his ransom. (Eot. Franc. 48 E, 3 m. 9 Eymer, vol. 7, p. 48.) 49 5 , He was still Seneschal of Aquitain (Eot. Franc. 49 E, 3 m. 20, Eymer, v. 7, p. 63), and empowered to treat with the King of Navarre and Earl of Fois. 1 Eichard II. Thomas de Felton and John de La Sale, Justiciarius Eegis Cestriae at plac. Eeg. (Pat. Eoll, 1 E. 2, pt. 2.) „ Sir Hamo de Felton, knight of shire for Norfolk. Second son of John de Felton, son of Robert, who was called son of Paganus de Felton. (Pari. Eeg. V. 4, p. 312, 325.) Hamo’s will (dat apud Griosthorp) is dated 13 April 1379, and proved 1 Aug. 1379, (Ex. lib. Haydon Eeg. Norwich, fo. 132.) He left his body to be buried at the church of the Carmelites at Lynn (in another place Le Neve says “ London ”). 3 „ Sir Thomas de Felton had a grant of 15,000 marks. (Eot. Franc., 3 Eic. 2, m. 23.) Lieutenant to King Eichard in Acquitain. When a prisoner in France had leave to come home for his ransom. King Eichard (ut sup) granted him 30,000 francs out of the Earl of St. Paul’s ransom towards the moneys due him for his services. Also gave him. Sir William de Bordes, a French prisoner. {See Pat. Eoll, 4 Ric. 2, p. 1, m. 22, Eot. Franc., 4 Eic. 2, m. 22. ) He then went to France, having the King’s letters of protection. (Rymer, v. 7, p. 267, 276.) 4 „ Sir Thomas and Joan his wife held manor of Fordham (Camb.) in capite. Mary, Sybil, and Alianor were his daughters and co-heirs. (Lib. Eel. penes Eememb., Thesaur., 4 Ric. 2, m. 22.) 8 „ Joan, his widow, held manor of Ryburgh, by grant of Sir Oliver Cal thorp (I suppose as feoffee). 12 (or 13?) Eichard II. Joan, his widow, mentioned inline of Barwe (Suff.). She was Lady of Manor of Aslacby (Line.). Cl. Eoll, m. 23. 14 HISTORICAL MANUSCRIPTS COMMISSION. 119 20 Richard II. John Felton, Esch. Ac. Gawdy MSS. vSybilla de Felton (daughter of Sir Thomas) was abbess of Barking, Essex, in 1404. She and her father and mother were all buried near St. 8 Henry IV. Hildithe’s shrine in Barking Church. Joan (widow of Sir Thomas) held Aslacby for life, remainder to Edmund Stafford, Bishop of Exeter [ ?], and others for the life of Sybilla de Felton, Abbess of Barking. (Fines, Lincoln- 10 shire.) Mary (daughter of Sir Hamo de Felton) married John Breton, of Wychingham, who had issue Cecilia, who settled or 5 Henry V. sold Lycham Nether Hall alias Feltons, to Sir Thos. Erpingham. (4 Claus., 10 Hy. 4, m. 34.) Sybilla (Abbess, &c.) held manors of Banham, Mareschalls, Greys, and moiety of Beckhall for life. (Fines 9 Henry V. Norf., H. 5, n. 31.) Sir Thomas de Felton, governor of Gamaches, in France. (Goodwin’s H. 0, p. 332.) 30 April 1498. Will of JoJi7i Felton, alias Chapman of Kirketon, gen., gave lecacies to marry Felicia and Parnella Felton ; had sons William Felton, clerk, and Robert Felton, (? daughter) Eliz. Sharington. William Felton and Robt. Pisbaron, 24 Henry VII. executors. Proved 15 May 1498. (Ex. lib. Multon Reg. Norwic.) Edmund Felton, of Sudbury, gen., deed of land in Cavendish, Suff., 23 Feb, 1 James I. (Preston’s Collect. 58.) Anthony Felton, Playford, Suff., made Knight of the Bath. 30 September 1678. Anne (d. of Sir Anthony) married first Robert Rich, of Mulbarton, and (2) Thos. Aldrich, of Swardeston, where [Undated.] she was buried 30 Sept. 1678 ast. 80. Sir Roger de Felton, witness to deed by Philip de Columbariis, of Batesford manor, Suff., to John de Grey, Bishop of Norwich. The arms of the Feltons of Lycham (or Lutcham) are supposed by Sir Henry Spelman (Apology p. 49) to be derived from the Lestranges as holding half a knight’s fee of them in this place. Le Neve refers to his MSS. of old Foils, p. 94, for arms of Sir Robert, Sir John, and Sir William de Felton, of Gloucestershire (which he gives). Le Neve cannot agree with the genealogists who have pieced the Norfolk Feltons on to the more ancient Northumberland family. In 39 Ed. III. (contemporary with the Norfolk Feltons), there was one William, son and heir of Win. de Felton, knight, who held 60 acres, &c. in MaHen and Natterton [ ?] in Northumberland in capite. As to the lately extinct family of Felton of Play ford (Suffolk), their original was 120 EUSTOKICAL MANUSCEIITS Ci:)MMISgION; GA^ypY MSS. John Felton alias Chapman of Ccdenham [ ?], Suffolk, and not the Norfolk family, “but they having been allowed,! have no more to say.” 725. — 10 October 1624. Anthony Gaicdy [son of Sir Henry]^ Henham [Suffolk], to Framlingham Gaicdy^ Harliug. Writes of a pair of mares belonging to Mr. Duke for Mrs. Lettice Gawdy’s use. As they are in years their price is but lOZ. Hears Framlingham has been ill. Anthony has “ my Lady Gawdy’s horso here at 100 marks price.” Remembrances to cousin Doll and “ all my cousins.” 726. — 11 October 1624. Frances Gawdy [wife of Owen Gawdy],. Way bread to cousin Mrs. Dorothy Gawdy, at Harling Hall. Sends 3/. to pay towards the beasts Mr. Rawlyns bought for her,, vhich she begs to have sent when this messenger returns from Cam- bridge. 727. — 27 October 1624. Edmund Michell, Cambridge, to Fram- lingham Gawdy, West Harling. Sends Anthony’s bill from Easter to Michaelmas 5/. 10^. 8c7., deduct- ing balance in hand, there is Al. os. 4d. due Michell. 728. — 2 December 1624. [Rev.] Jo. Rawlyns, . Pagrave [Pal- grave], to brother Anthony Rawlyns, Harling. Asks Anthony to pay their mother 40^. for him, either through Thomas Cockle or brother West. On Wednesday before St. Thomas, Crane shall come for Kate and bring home Anthony [Rawlyns, jr. ?] for Christmas. “My brother Wilton Reymond will come too, he desires to see Har- ling Hall and is without a master. Try and get him into service there or at Ridleswcrth. “ I think I shall not have 10 combes oats and I am very loth to send them to Purgatory after my old chapman, unless you will give Ss. the combe. Though Sir Fr. would not pay Peter’s debt, yet I hope Peter did not lock the gate against him.” 729. — 8 December 1624. George Gawdy to cousin Framlingham Gawdy, West Harling. AVrites to complain of Framlingham’s conduct about the bond to Mr. Griggs in which they both stand surety for Sir Anthony [Gawdy, George’s brother]. George at the last assizes gave Framlingham 37 twenty-two shilling pieces (40/. 14^.), to be forwarded to town, but owing to his delay in so doing, George was arrested for it in West- minster Hall, to his “ great discredit and extraordinary charge.” He could not get the money from Mr. Wales even then and had to borrow it of Sir Thomas Jenkinson for a day or two. Wales again failed him and Sir Thomas is much prejudiced. George has now promised him his money at Norwich next Saturday, and hopes Framlingham W'ili send it by bearer. It is a great loss, a little over 20/. w’ould have paid the debt which has now cost George 73/. or 74/. If the arrest is not generally known keep it private. George’s wife does not know of it yet. HISTORICAL MANUSCRIPTS COMMISSION. 121 - 730. — 10 December 1624. Jo. Dt/x, Arundel House [London], Gawdy mss. to Framlingham Gawdy. “ My Lord ” has sold Rusliford and hopes Gawdy will not hinder it. Encloses another conveyance of as ^ood or better security as to value, and refers Gawdy to Sir Thomas Holland as to particulars. 731. — 15 December 1624. Edmund Michell^ Gains Coll., Cam- bridge, to Framlingham Gawdy, West Hailing. Michell has refrained from troubling Gawdy for the Michaelmas bill, having heard of his sickness. [Anthony Gawdy’s] late illness has caused much expense, and, though recovered, Dr. Gostlin recommends change of air and better diet. He is as one raised from the grave, so violent was his sickness. Encloses bill for physic, diet, firing and keep, 6/. 65 . ^d., also the apothecaries note of particulars. Anthony may stay down 5 or 6 weeks and on his return will want the fees for commencement, his degree will cost some 12 nobles, besides apparel. 732 . — [circ. 15 December 1624]. George Gaivdy to Framling- ham Gawdy, H aiding. Expected to have received the money for Sir Thomas Jenkiuson at Dickleborough or Norwich and failing same had to borrow it. Hopes Gawdy will have it for him at Christmas when he is coming to stay at Mr. Lovell’s house. 733. — 15 December [pridie Sapientice] 1624. Rev. Jo. Rawlyns, Fagrave, to brother Anthony Rawlyns. Please speak to goodman Stallan who promised to speak to their mother and brother Dan to pay “ that little money.” Let him do it before Candlemas, or else take up the bond which Rawlyns will other- wise sue Stallan’ s son on. Proposes their leasing a sheepcourse toge- ther. Will sell a score of wheat at 16^. to be received at Stanford. Has sent Anthony home for Christmas, return him home about Plough Monday, meantime help him to write and peruse him sometimes in his book and let him bring with him some new copies. Pray your Kate to send me some more net patterns by her cousin or brother at furthest. Let Kate bring home her samplers. Nan hath sent my sister by Crane 2 geese, one fit to kill extempore, the other to be better fed than taught against New Year.” Nan [Jo.’s wife] expects her confinement. 1625. 734. — 20 January 1624-5. Edmund Michell, Cambridge, to Fram- lingham Gawdy, West Harling. Michell has received 5/. by Aspinall, leaving 5/. ID. lOts?. due, which he has urgent use for. Anthony Gawdy will also need 5/. for his com- mencement charges, “ for his grace now is past in the college.” 735. — 3 March 1624-5. Edmund Michell, Cambridge, to Framling- ham Gawdy, West Harling. Approves of Gawdy’s resolution as to Anthony taking his degree, and hopes it will ‘‘ spur him to his duties.” 122 HISTORICAL MANUSCRIPTS COMMISSION. Gawdt mss. 736. — 10 [?] April 1625. George Gaivdy, Shipdham, to cousin lingham Gawdy. George has heard from [his brother] Sir Robert Gawdy that the County day for election of Knights of the shire will be on Easter Monday, for which Sir Robert means to stand. George requests Framlingham’s attendance (if his health permit) with his friends and tenants. Does not know of any other candidate ; would like to be advised of any that ‘‘ publishes himself to stand.” [Sir Robert was not elected.] 737. — 2 May 1625. Edmund MichelL to Fram. Gawdy. Begs speedy payment of the last bill ; understands Gawdy is going presently to London. 738. — 20 June 1625. Thomas Hyrne to [? Framlingham Gawdy ^ Burgess for Thetford]. Asks a meeting on serious business in Westminster Hall to-morrow morning ‘‘ about 8 o’clock before we go to Parliament.” 739. — 6 September 1625. William Noncich, Thetford, to his neighbour Fram. Gawdy, Harling. Apologises for not being with him this day, having appointed business that must be dispatched. 740. — 30 October 1625. Edmund Michell, Caius College, Cambridge, to Framlingham Gawdy, West Harling. Sends by Anthony his half-year’s bill, viz., 8/. 10^. 4c?. If his commons are not paid within 15 days after the audit, he forfeits his scholarship by the Statutes. Michell thinks Anthony himself the best messenger, so as to avoid this danger. 741. — 31 December 1625. Sir Thomas Holland, Quidenham, to Framlingham Gawdy. “ Though it be unreasonable to desire your Company out of your own house at Christmas,” yet Sir Thomas asks Framlingham and ‘‘ my cousins” to meet my lord of Sussex and his Countess at dinner on Monday. Lord Hobart died last Thursday night. 742. — 31 December 1625. [)>S'^>] Anthony Gawdy, Henham [Suffolk], to Framlingham Gawdy, Harling. Sir Anthony, Sir Charles [Gawdy], ‘‘your brother,” and Sir John Rous have appointed a meeting with “ honest Anthony Hobart and some few more of honest lads” at Lowestoft to hunt on the 6 February. If Framlingham comes all will come, and if he fails, none will come. Bring Sir John Breane [?] and cousin Moundeford. 1626. 743. — 16 January 1625-6. Edmund Michell, Cambridge, to Fram- ling ham Gawdy, West Harling. “ The time of our Bachelor’s commencement is at hand,” the examina- tion is at “our Regent house” on 23rd inst. Sends Anthony as the fittest messenger for his fees, 20 nobles, part payable to the college, part to tlie proctors, &c. HISTORICAL MANUSCRIPTS COMMISSION. 123 744. — 19 June [1626]. Edmond Moundeford [son of Sir Edmond], ‘‘ at Mr. Lee’s house in the Strand, the Horse and Sun” to \^Fram. Gawdy\ “ How I found London we beforehand truly judged. What I heard or daily hear I may not write. The project for money is yet unknown .... they say we shall be very gently used and a Parliament at Michaelmas. Higby ” [the Earl of Bristol] “ is Towered, and they say he shall suddenly be arraigned ; Arundel and his company again confined. There is a proclamation more coming for Papists’ coming to Court ; no toleration will be permitted. You must provide to go to Wayborn Hoop” [a place on the Norfolk Coast where troops can disembark] ‘'the Council intend to billet 1,200 soldiers more than your own, if your deputy lieutenants may avoid it not. This town is melancholy and empty in computation now you left it. The Great Seal is in some fears.” From the weariness of his journey Moundeford will stay in London till he goes to Cambridge. 745. — 3 August 1626. Ma\}^\ Hollatid, Quidenham, to Framling- ham Gaivdy, Harling. Asks Gawdy to sound his noble guest Sir John Flare ‘‘whether he will be willing to sojourn me, my two daughters, a man and a maid.” 746. — 8 November 1626. Nathaniel Dod, Cains Coll., Cambridge, to [^Framlingham Gawdy\ Is willing to see to the discharging of Anthony Gawdy’s college expenses. 1/. ^s. of old reckonings is due to Mr. Michell. 1627. 747. — 6 April 1627. Jo. Rawiyns, Pagrave, to his brother Anthony Rawlyiis^ Harling. Now their brother is dead, let old Stallan know that Thomas Stallan must pay or be sued. My Lady [Paston] is gone 14 days since. Service to good Mrs. Gawdy, cousin Kate, &c. “ My Lady saith you have an unmerciful knife.” 748. — 16 April 1627. Edmond Moundeford, London, to \^Framling- ham Gawdy\ Moundeford intended to send the rumours of the town, but no sooner is anything affirmed, but it is immediately disputed. “ Our Lord Admiral swears he will immediately go in person with his fleet, and to this end he wears a great feather ; it is perilous to confess infidelity in it, but T sent my men aboard one of the ships which had command of speedy readiness, but knows not where or when to get victuals. The lord of Warwick is gone.” Lord Holland’s patent for the sole exchange of plate and bullion much angers the goldsmiths. “The loan goes on coldly in London. Our committed gentry are very well and merry and have the liberty of the adjacent fields. There have been none lately committed, but Gloucestershire and Lincolnshire give a tedious attendance. . . . Mr. Coventry is married to Mrs. Craven at 30,000/. The buzzing multi- tude talks of a Parliament and of a sudden release of the imprisoned. My lord of Dorset hopes a recovery. . . .We long to hear what vou resolve upon the letters sent you for aid in shipping. The king wants money and I [want] further news and a better pen.” Service to his good cousin and Valentine and doubling their prosperity to the two virgins. v Gawdy MSS. 124 HISTORICAL MANUSCRIPTS COMMISSION. Gawdt 3ISS. 749. — 17 April, 1627. Nathaniel Dod, Caius College, Cambridge, to Framliugham Gawdy. Has to acquaint Grawdy with a business concerning his pupil Anthony Avhich he wishes some other man had to tell. ‘‘ Not long since your kinsman being in the college buttery at beaver at the permitted hour between 8 and 9 of the clock at night, the dean came in [and] charged him to begone ; he told him he would, and was presently departing. The dean tells him, ‘ unless Sir Gawdy you had forthwith gone, I should have set you out ’ ; upon that your kinsman, not brooking these speeches, turns back and pulls on his hat and tells him, seeing he used him so he would not get out ; upon that the dean strikes him with his fist on the face. He being a man and of a spirit could not forbear, but repays the dean with interest. For this he was convented before the Master and Fellows and a severe censure passed on him ; he was deprived of his scholarship and warned within a month’s space to provide for himself else^vhere.” Hopes Gawdy being “ his best father ” will he more lenient. Encloses bill of expenses. “ I make no benefit by your kinsman, I pray you let me sustain no damage.” 750. — 22 April 1627. Sir John Hare, Stow[-Bardolph] to From- lingham Gawdy. Excuses himself for delay in giving an account of the books he received from Gawdy ; it is the fault of the writer of them. Did not forget Gawdy when my Lord Keeper was here and will labour it again. Is to be at Moundeford this winter [Hare married the daughter of Lord Keeper Coventry]. 751. — 2 May 1627. Nathaniel Dod, Cambridge, to Framlingham Gawdy, West Harling. Dod has placed Anthony Gawdy in “ an honest private house, where he hath his diet, his chamber and washing for 5 shillings a week.” Dod lived there himself before he was made a fellow. Payment is expected weekly, so send his “ quarteridge ” beforehand by Peter Aspinal the carrier. 752. — 3 May 1627. Jo. Rawlyns, Foulden, to his brother, Anthony Raivlyns [Harlingl. Old Stall an’s son is sued and will be outlawed. He got all the money from their deceased brother; it comes to 18/. “My Lady Paston was again at my house last week,” unexpectedly, with most of her company. 753. — 16 May 1627. Nathaniel Dod, Cambridge, to Framlingham Gawdy, Harling. P. Aspinal, the Norwich carrier, brought 7/. 5^., which was 11 grains (22 pence) light. Report goes well of Anthony ; Dod will wait for the board money. 754. — 4 June 1627. Edmond Moundeford, the Horse and Sun, Strand, to Fram. Gawdy, Harling (to be left at Thetford). Had meant to write ever since his return from Bath. ‘‘ The Duke has been often going and gone, but as yet is at York House ; on Wed- nesday it is said the King goes with him to Portsmouth.” It is not known where he is to sail, “ he is victualled but for a short time. Sir Thomas Glemham goes with him ; sale of honors furnish his Captain’s HISTORICAL MANUSCRIPTS COMMISSION. 125 pay. The rumour of the Spanish Fleet was soon blown over and Gawdy MSS. became a score of Easterlings. The prizes . . . amount by report to 300,000^.” Two Frenchmen are sent to the Tower as spies; the refusers of the loan remain in durance and have added to them Sir John Elliott and Mr. Corrington, “ they expect daily to be removed into remote shires. Sir Harbottle Grimston and Sir Edmond Hamden, being both sick,” are out on bail “ for more open air. This project takes a general denial in Ireland.” Postscript. — The letter having ‘‘ come short of the carriers ” Mounde- ford can add that the King went to Portsmouth without the Duke. Six Londoners are committed for refusing the loan ; the Lords who refused are to be questioned. The King of Sweden is reported to be shot through the body. 755. — 8 June 1627. Sir John Hare, Stow, to Framlingham Gaivdy, . Harling. Returns one of the borrowed books, which he has copied. Will speak with Gawdy at Norwich Assizes touching Banham living. 756. — 8 August 1627. Nathaniel Dod, Cambridge, to Framlingham Gawdy, Harling. 3/. are due for Anthony’s first quarter’s board. Also for new shoes and mending 4^. 8r/., the tailor mending his old apparel 2s. 4d., barber Is. Often sees Anthony at “ our religious exercises ” and meets him walking alone in the fields, “ which I can no otherwise interpret but with an intent to his studies and meditations.” Anthony is out of apparel, although careful. Dod hopes he may re-enter the college after Michaelmas. 757. — 14 September 1627. Edmond Moundeford, Feltwell, to Fram- linghani Gawdy, Harling. Moundeford’s cousin [Rowland] Fowler thanks Gawdy for the offered loan of cousin Mall’s money, but he is furnished elsewhere. 758. — 17 September 1627. Edmond Moundeford, Gawdy Hall, to Framlingham Gawdy, Harling. Has acquainted my Lady Gawdy with the money which Sir Charles pays for cousin Mall, “ but before I came her pay-day grew so near as she durst not be unprovided.” She will send 10/. cash towards the 50/. she promised Mall Gawdy. 759. — 3 October 1627. Roivland lowler, Bromhill, to Jramlingham Gawdy, Harling. Will be glad to borrow the 100/. on his own and his son’s bond. 760. — 30 October [1627]. Edmond Moundeford, Feltwell, to Fram- lingham Gawdy, Harling. Sir John Hare cannot accompany Gawdy to London before the 20th November. 761. — 6 November 1627. Same to same. Moundeford has employed Gawdy’s sergeant, Mr. Whight, whose ‘‘ civil conversation (being somewhat rare in a soldier) will much advance the service.” Will comply with Sir William de Grej’s and Gawdy’s directions as to Whight’s pay and the manner of exercising the companies. Will follow Gawdy to London as fast as possible. 12G HISTORICAL MANUSCRIPTS COMMISSION. Gaavbt MSS. 762. — 18 November 1627. Henry Gawdy [probably son of Thomas — and Euth (>awdy], Wood Street Counter [London], to his friend Gawdy “ at his lodging” [London], Sends Mr. Perrin “ the steward of the house ” to acquaint Framling- ham with the “ miserable durance ” he suffers. Perrin has been the means of saving Henry’s life and can procure his release for 5/., if Framlingham will give it to ‘‘ his poor suppliant ” and earn the prayers of a ‘‘poor miserable man.” 763. — 30 November 1627. Sir Anthony Gawdy, Claxton, to Fram- lingham Gawdy, High Sheriff. Is suitor for his cousin Birche, whose mean suit is so poor it will surely be granted. Framlingham once promised him the under- shrievalty, but withdrew his liking upon a supposed iiij ury. 764. — 20 December 1627. Thomas Ducket, Little Glemham [Suf- folk], to \Fram. Gaiody~\. Encloses note of sums “ streated by the Schedules out of the Exche- quer” on lands in Stanfield [Sternfield, Suff,] formerly of Sir O. Fram- lingham’s. Sir Thomas Glemham orders their collection under a grant from the King to the Dean and Chapter of Ely “ within this liberty of St. Ethredling.” Ducket collected money from Sir Charles Gawdy 9 or 10 years since for Debenham lands, who “ stopped it presently,” a course Gawdy had better follow. 765. — 26 December 1627. Henry Mingay, Ameringhall, to Fram- lingham Gawdy, High Sheriff. Excuses himself for detaining their kinswoman, Mary Gawdy. Pro- poses a match for her with Anthony Mingay, second brother to Henry’s cousin John Mingay of Norwich, and whose estate exceeds that of his elder brother. Anthony would take her with 300/., she has but 200/. Lady Gawdy would make up the balance if she were not in debt, and will at any rate give 20/. Sir Charles and Framlingham should do the rest. Will keep Mary till they all come to Harling the Monday after Twelfth Sessions, when Henry goes to Bury “ with young youths which keep their Christmas with me.” 1627-8. 766. — 3 January 1627-8. Nathaniel Dod to Fram. Gawdy. . Ke- ceipt for 5/. 35. (by hands of P. Aspinal) for Anthony Gawdy’s half year’s expenses to Michaelmas. 767. — 10 January 1627-8. Lady Dorothy Felton, Ipswich, to her brother Framlingham Gawdy, Harl- ing. A commission has come down to Mr. Cornwalles for the sealing of the lease for the wardship of her boy and the bonds to be taken for 200/. in insialmeuts of 25/. Begs Gawdy to come and seal bond (as promised) before expiry of Commission. Come to her house at Ipswich and she will notily Cornwalles and cousin Sakford. Postponement would prejudice her. HISTORICAL MANUSCRIPTS COMMISSION. 127 768. — 13 January 1627-8. Henry Mingay^ Ameringhall,* to Fram- lingham Gawdy, High Sheriff. This furious weather prevents the proposed visit to Harling, &c. The messenger can go on to Mingay’s brother at Cavendish [SufF.]. A postscript (signed by Mary Gawdy) asked that the promised assurances by Sir Charles and Framlingham Gawdy for augmenting her portion may be sent soon, as the gentleman will be asked in the Church three Sundays before the consummation .... in haste and desperate haste.” [A further slip (dated the J 4th) explains that a foot- messenger could not be got, so this is sent to be left at Larlingford.] 769. — 14 January 1627-8. John Reeve, Hepworth [Suff*.], to Mr» Rawly ns, Harling Hall. Keeve will sue Eawlyn’s brother Thomas Muryell, unless the 23/. due at Candlemas be then paid. 770. — 16 January 1627-8. Henry Mingay, Ameringhall, to Fram- lingham Gawdy, High Sheriff. Acknowledges receipt of the loving lines ” enclosing the bounty of the family for cousin Mary. Anthony asks that the bonds may be renewed a few days before the ceremony in his name and left with some friend. 771. “— 12 February 1627-8. Jo. Rawlyns^ Pagrave, to brother Anthony Rawly ns [Harling]. The oats shall be at Tottington alehouse to meet Anthony’s cart on 15th inst. Pray send an apricock tree by bearer, no doubt Anthony can get one from “your gardener ” for the asking. If brother Ch[arles] come to Harling to the christening, ask him to take Pagrave on his return. 772. — 25 February 1627-8. Ifilliam Stanhope, Bury [Suffolk], to his brother [in law] Framlingham Gawdy, High Sheriff. Sir Harry Spiller, who was commended by my Lord of Arundel to the town of Thetford, has been already elected Knight of the Shire for Middlesex with Sir Francis Darcy. Gawdy could therefore get Sir Charles Gawdy chosen in his stead without offence to his lordship. Sir Charles takes it unkindly that “ you let Sir Dru Drewry prevent you, since you had notice of a parliament before him. Stanhope cannot leave his wife, who is very ill. 773. -— 25 February 1627-8. Sir John Hare, Moundford, to Fram- lingham Gawdy, High Sheriff. Hare’s going to Castle Acre and his distempered disposition of body will prevent his being at Thetford. Sends 3 of his servants who are charged to serve Gawdy diligently. 774. — 25 February 1627-8. Thomas Rugge, Felmingham, to Fram- lingham Gawdy, High Sheriff. Bayfield tells Eugge he must go to Thetford on 27th inst. to serve on the grand jury. Gawdy is the first Sheriff who ever summoned him. Eugge has to muster his troops of horse before the Lieutenants on the 26th ; how can he possibly keep both appointments ? Gawdy MSS. 128 HISTORICAL MANUSCRIPTS COMMISSION. 775. — 28 February 1627-8. Sir IVilliam de Grey , and Sir John Hare. Whereas Fraoilingham Gawdy is charged with a lance and a light horse, which is too heavy for one of his estate, rank, and fashion,” he is discharged of his light horse. 776. — 3 March 1627-8. Sir John Rous, Henham [Suffolk], to \Framlingham Gaivdy'], High Sheriff. Has received his horse safely and does not mean to sell him. Does not think he will go to London as the bailiffs of Dunwich [Suffolk] have chosen their burgesses, who are Sir Robert Brooke and Mr. Win- terton, a servant to the Lady Denby. Complains of the vile way he has been used, and says that out of fourteen burgesses in his country ten are courtiers. 777. — 15 March 1627-8. Jo. Rawlyns, Swaffham , to brother Anthony Rawlyns [Harling.] The money for the oats and half year’s annuity comes to 4/. 8s. 4J. Is very short of his farm and loth to go to the usurer, so begs payment. Wants a shepherd and to have Anthony send home Kate and Dor. or Fr. [sic.] our maids are so ill with lame fingers that my wife doth miss Kate very much.” 778. — 15 March 1627-8. Anthony Mingay, Norwich, to Fram- lingham Gawdy. Sir Charles Gawdy is to pay Mingay 104/. on 2 5th inst. at Fram- lingham’s house, which Mingay asks may be received for him raid sent to Norwich when a safe conveniency offers. Tenders his services at Norwich. “ My wife was never in better liking.” 779. — 22 March 1627-8. Anthony Mingay, Norwich, to Framling- ham Gawdy ^ High Sheriff, West Harling. Mr. Charles Rawlings will take the bond, but cannot be at Harling till Wednesday se’nnet. 780. — 22 March 1627-8. Charles Rawlyns, Norwich, to Framling- ham Gaivdy, High Sheriff. Purposes to wait on Gawdy on 3rd April ; Mr. Bayfield, who must give much light on the business, cannot be from home till then. Sir Robt. Gawdy and his brother George with his wife and (Rawlyns thinks) Lady Gawdy of Gawdy Hall will be with Framlingham on 2nd April. George Gawdy will doubtless give his best directions if con- sulted with Mr. Wright. This will be soon enough to give Sir Charles his answer. 781. — [March 1627-8.] Jo. Raiolyns to brother Anthony Rawlyns, Harling. The shepherd is wanted at Midsummer. Sends two cheeses for sister Susan and sister Mary. “ For tobacco, I was better satisfied before I had your book than now. I think it a needless thing to take too much, and his tedious discourse about it as needless.” Bids Kate look to her cloak bag. HISTORICAL MANUSCRIPTS COMMISSION. 129 1628. 782. — 26 March 1628. Si?' John Hare, Ely House, London, to Framlingham Gawdy, High Sheriff (leave at Brandon, to be sent to the Bell at Thetford). Sends list of names of members of both houses. The parliament as yet produces nothing, except the privilege of the subject by raising loans by commission, and imprisoning those who refuse to lend. This has “ taken up the whole dispute hitherto.” Hopes a happy success for this parliament ; a day of fasting and prayer has been appointed ; viz., 21 April for the country, which was the day ‘‘ appointed for the view of our Norfolk horses at Leicester,” which is postponed two months. 783. — 9 April 1628. Nathaniel Dod, Caius College, to Framlingham Gawdy. Incloses particulars of Anthony Gawdy’s expenses, 7/. Il5. for six months to Lady-day. 784. — 12 April 1628. — Jo. Raivlyns, Swaffham, to brother Anthony Raivlyns, Harling. Desires to be certain of Anthony’s shepherd, or shall re-engage his old man. 785. — 14 April 1628. Ed. ^loundeford^Eondion [M.P. for Thetford], to Framlingham Gaivdy, High Sheriff fto be delivered to Mr. Ludkiu living at tlie Green Dragon in Bishopsgate. Writes to renew his caractur ” in Gawdy’s memory. “ That we have voted 5 subsidies to the King is no news,. He this morning sent a messenger to the Lords to require justice of them for words spoken by my Lord of Suffolk (that Seldeh was fit to be hanged r swearing that he had rased a record thereby to advance the subject’s liberty beyond the due limits). This Lord has absolutely denied them, but the proof is so strong as it will be the worse to his disgrace. He went this afternoon with our Speaker to the King to deliver him a petition for the billetted soldiers, what answer we shall have is not known. Our house proceeds not with that calm it did, God grant a good end.” The Lord Keeper, Sir George Goring, Sir Edward Howard, and the Chancellor of the Exchequer are called this day to the Lords as Barons. “We expect hourly from the Lords their resolution to our declaration concerning our personal liberty and property of Goods.” 786. — 25 April [1628]. Ed. Moundeford, London, to Framlingham Gawdy, High Sheriff. “ Such is the stay of all our business in the upper house that I can write you no proceedings. We have daily feared our period, such is the division of the lords whese numerous new company have the power of voice. The lord-keeper hath not obtained the best opinion in this, for which I am sorry ; there be some ten lords made this parliament. We hear it goes ill with our neighbours Eochelle, Stade, and Denmark. Lord Carlisle is gone on Tuesday last ambassador for Savoy and Venice. u 19269 . I Gawdt Gawpt mss. 130 HISTOEICAL MANUSCRIPTS COMMISSION. 787. — 5 May 1628. Edmond Moundeford, London, to Framling ham Gaiody, High Sheriff. So sorry to be a messenger of sad tidings, the fears of an ill ending of this parliament are now grown so great as they command belief ; our last day is appointed to-morrow seven-night, and we are as far from ending our work as when we began. We have been this day with the king from whom we have inhibition of proceeding in our intended way, and are laid up, to rely upon his promises ; what the sequel will be I know not, I wish we could so be rid of our money as not to be worse than we were before. Our lords increase and multiply. .... ’tis reported that Sir Baptist Hicks shall be Yiscount Campbell.” Can write no more, being both sick and sad. 788. — 7 May 1628. Sh^ John Hare^ Ely House, London, to Fram- lingham Gawdy, High Sheriff. My Lord Keeper is engaged for the living to Mr. Weston for one Mr. Taffey, but has promised to remember Gawdy’s kinsman with a living near Harling at the first opportunity. Beraembrances to “ your noble neighbour Drue and his lady.” 789. — 8 May 1628. Henry Gawdy, Wood Street Counter [London], to his friend John Howard, Fsq., at his chambers in Barnard’s Inn. Begs Howard to be a means for his enlargement from this loath- some endurance ;” seven pounds will do it, and Henry Avill in future “ avoid the like imprisonment and enter a new course in this world.” Asks his friends’ help in his suit against Wm. Bully, clerk, to right these infinite wrongs I have suffered by his means.” Bequests Howard to perfect and engross the draft of his bill [against Bully] and to move Mr. George Gawdy therewith. 790. — 21 May 1628. JS'ath, Dod, Cambridge, to Framlingham Gawdy. Beceipt for 7/. ID. (Anthony’s expenses). 791. — 4 July 1628. Henry Gawdy, Wood St. Compter, to his chief friend Framlingham Gawdy, West Harling, High Sheriff. Confesses the extravagance of his former life, from which he has awaked as fromx a trance, and (after some amazement) collected his senses and brought himself within the limits of his own centre. He now so excruciates himself that he needs no other corrector. did not waste all my means vaguely but lent a good part of it in hope of gain to one that betrayed me to prison, where I have been about 2 years in distresses unspeakable.” Mr. George Gawdy has helped him largelv Avith counsel and money, so has Mr. John Howard. 8/. will set him free. Begs 40.?. towaials it so that he may the sooner finish his suit at law. 792. '— 14 July 1628. Fd. Moundeford, Gawdy Hall, to Framling- ham Gawdy, High Sheriff. At Lady Gawdy’s re/iuest he craves to be excused from attending at Harling, but on Saturday he and Dick Sutton will be ready to wait on Gawdy on his way to Norwich. IIISTOEICAL MANUSCRIPTS COMMISSION. 131 793. — 9 August 1628. Chr. Rous, Gawdy Hall, to Framlingham Gawdg, Harling. Understood from Mr. Moundeford yesterday at Bungay [Suffolk] that Framlingham and Sir Charles were to be at Henham on Monday. Bous’ father will be away on the Commission between himself and uncle Duke, so meeting had better be postponed till Friday. 794. — August 1628. William Stanhope, Bury, to brother-in-law Framlingham Gawdy, Harling. Sister Felton has written to ask the Stanhopes to put off their journey to Harling till she and her husband can meet them, they being detained for the wedding of Felton’s mother. Stanhope is not sure if he and his wife will not go first to Redgrave. 795. — 1 September 1628. Edward Moore, Thetford, to Framling- ham Gaiudy, High Sheriff. Has forborne collecting the subsidy assessed in Thetford before Gawdy and himself, being ignorant how the collector’s bonds are taken. Asks Gawdy’s directions. 796. — 5 October 1628. Sir John Rous to \Fram, Gawdy'] High Sheriff. Is sorry to hear of the visitation in [Gawdy’s] house, the sickness is much dispersed round Henham. Sir .John hears Kenninghall is to be disparked, and would like to get a brace of red deer or one hind, but has no acquaintance with Mr. Holland. 1628-1629. 797. — 10 .January 1628-9. Edmond Moundeford, Gawdy Hall, to Framlingham Gawdy ^ Harling. Gawdy’s servant Sutton was correct. Moundeford intends to sell his Yorkshire nag. Meant him for Hyde Park market, his paces are good ; he is very sure of foot ; Gawdy may have him for 16/. 798. — 15 January 1628-9. Edmond Moujideford, Gawdy Hall, to Framlingham Gawdy, Harling. Has received the 16/. and given Gawdy’s servant the nag. Js about to start for London. 1629. 799. -27 March 1629. Edmund Fade [Gonville and Caius College, Cambridge] to Framlingham Gawdy, Harling. Fade has now “ voided the study in that chamber ” which he showed Gawdy when last at Cambridge, so the latter’s son [William ; who matriculated 30 April] can come whenever Gawdy pleases. 800. — 30 March 1629. Anthony Mingay, Norwich, to Framlingham Gaivdy, West Harling. Anthony is in treaty, with the help of cousin Smith, for the purchase •of Winfarthing park from the Commissioners. Smith advises him to take a lease for 60 years at 13 years’ purchase, rather than buy the fee at 16 years. Jt is valued at 156/. per aim., out of which my Lord to reserve to himself 6/. a year and Mingay to take the 150/. for 60 years. For this they ask 1,950/. Anthony would give what Thomas Holl I 2 Gawdy MSS. 182 HISTORICAL MANUSCRIPTS COMMISSION. Uawdt mss. (since deceased) would have had it for and is told by the latter’s son- in-law, Mr. Grilliard, that Holl would have had the fee. The park con- tains about 300 acres. Will do nothing without Grawdy’s advice, and proposes coming to consult him, when they can go over the park, together. If Gawdy meets Mr. Holland or Mr. Havers and the captain, they can tell him about it ; two of these are Commissioners for my Lord. 801. — 15 April 1629. Edmund Eade^ Gains College, Cambridge, to Fra7nlmgham Gawdy ^ Harling. Gawdy need not fear that the moistness of the walls of his son’s chamber will endanger his health ; the materials are such that “ thej are free from any dampish quality.” He will solely enjoy the bedstead with curtains, but bedding must be sent, unless it is bought at Cambridge, where it is sold at none of the cheapest rates.” Gawdy already knows about buying the stuff for his son’s gown. The chamber is fitted, and, being new trimmed, is ‘‘ better than many of our upper chambers,” yet if the young gentleman wishes to remove,, Eade will endeavour to get him a chamber “ a pair of stairs high.” 802. — 6 July 1629. Anthony Mingay, Norwich, to Framlingham Gawdy, Harling. Please inspect a gelding offered by Mr. Bedingfield for Mrs. Mingay’s use. Gawdy will probably be troubled once more this summer ‘‘ with a bold guest.” Eemembrances to sister Dorothy. 803. — 14 July 1629. Edmund Fade, Cambridge, to Framlmghanv Gawdy, Harling Hall. Sends William Gawdy’s first quarter’s expense account. He is ‘^veiy hopeful ” and like to prove an ornament to his country. Dr. Hatch- croft our master ” will bestow a middle chamber upon him at the first opportunity. 804. — 4 November 1629. Anthony Mingay, Norwich, to Framling- ham Gawdy, Harling. According to Gawdy’s directions, Mingay spoke with cousin Smith of Ameringhall, Mr. Holl, and the Bishop, who all pretended much love unto him in this business. Eobert Warner (one of Gawdy’s retainers) could tell if the rent of 200/. a year will hold. 805. — 10 November 1629. John Davy, senr., of Kenninghall, Yeo- man, and John Davy, junr., of same place. Clerk, to John Godbold, of Ben- nington, Suffolk, Yeoman. Bond ill penal sum of 200 marks. Eecites that Frances, wife of John Davy the elder, has agreed to release to A. Mingay her estate in 3 enclosures called Heaseldicke in Kenninghall, containing 30 acres. Bond t(t be void if obligors convey the Wood-close in Kenninghall tO' secure her 16/. a year for life. Witness, Drue Drury, Fram. Gawdy. 1629-1630. 806. — 10 January 1629-30. Chr. Rous, Henham [Suffolk], to Fram-^ lingham Gawdy, Harling. Eons" father did not send for the hind because Sir John Wentworth sent word that my Lord would not part with the red deer. Sir John also disappointed him of the toils. The “ bringing of them ” is also wo- HISTORICAL MANUSCRIPTS COMMISSION. 133 dangerous that they got a tame hind near by ; moreover Rous has moved all his deer into another park where he fears the stags will never keep, so that he shall have to kill them. 807. — 15 January 1629-30. Anthony Ming ay, Norwich, to Fram- lingham Gawdy, Harling. Sends Gawdy’s brother’s writing [a bond apparently] ; please return it. Has not heard of Mr. James. Believes Sir Owen Smyth will hardly part with the property. Has written to “ my brother Osborne ” and believes he will assist Gawdy, unless Sir Lionel affects it. 808. — 15 January 1629-30. Edmond 31oundeford, Ketteringham, to Frayn. Gawdy, West Harling. Moundeford spoke to Mr. Boswell as arranged, and he will take care of cousin Charles [Gawdy] till they return from London. Boswell does not wish Charles to keep a man at Cambridge yet. Neither Mr. Barrye nor the escheators know of any writ, yet it may be with the feodary. Tliey must take gold ; Moundeford cannot provide it, but his coach can carry it. It were well to use means for young Smith’s resignation ; cousin Anthony Gawdy shall then be settled in a religious calling and reap the benetit of Sir Charles’ intentions ; it were pity so great an honour should be lost to Sir Charles.” 809. — 24 January [1629-30 or later]. Edyyiond Mouyideford, to Framlingham Gawdy, Harling. Asks for a meeting at the Christopher, Thetford, to discuss Charles’ affairs. 810. — 13 March 1629-30. Edynond 3Ioimdcford, Gawdy Hall, to Framlingham Gawdy, at Mr. Ball’s, on the Angel Hill. Does not know of anything done at Court to cause such a confident rumour. Hopes Gawdy will speak with Sir Thomas Jermyn. 1630. 811. — 8 April 1630., John JVyth, Sternfield [Suffolk], to Framling- ham Gaicdy, West Harling. A confused letter, stating that Wytli has given up possession to Almone upon the terms that he (Wyth) was in to Newson. Would have done this at first, but expected “some better comfort” for his house and grounds. Wyth was told that Almunde had a cove- nant from Gawdy (but Gissop would not let him see itj. Sends his lejise as promised : he has let the Harrow pitell to goodman Stannard, and asks this may be confirmed. Sends by Stannard 9/. rent received from Lawrence Newson. 812. — 13 April [1630 ?]. Edmond Moundeford, Feltwell, to [^Fram- lingham Gawdy']. The weather not agreeing with his feverish disposition, disables him from going to Harling. Will wait on Gawdy to London if next week will do. 813. — 30 April 1630. Jlenry Fortescue to Frani. Gawdy. Receipt by Fortescue (out of 50/. paid Gawdy to use of Lettice Gawdy) for 50s. due to his sister Hambling for Lettice’s diet and lodging. Gawdy 134 HISTORICAL MANUSCRIPTS COMMISSION. Uawdy mss. 814. — 2 June 1530. William Heives to Bacon Gaiody of Bury St. Edmunds, gentlemen. General release. Witness, Andrew Cocksedge, Thos. Knyvet, Anthony Eawlyns. 815. — ‘11 November 1630. Rev. Hurd [?'] Smyth, of Aspinall,. Suffolk, to Sir E. Moundeford and Framlingham Gaicdy. Bond in penal sum of 40Z. to secure performance by Smyth of deed of even date. Witness. Isabie [?] Bradly, Anthony Rawlyns, Robert Garlins, [?] Thomas Cat ton. 816. — [Before December 1630]. Sir John Holland, Blickling, to Fram. Gaiudy, West Harling. Sir John has not changed his opinion of Davy’s deserts, but is obliged by the importunity of Gawdy and others to sign Davy’s certificate, although it is going point blank against his proe-proceeding.” Service to Mrs. Gawdy. 817. — [Before December 1630]. An7ie Hill to her cousin Mrs. Let- tice Gaiody, West Harling. Anne cannot visit Lettice, being enceinte. She, her husband, and sister Kate send remembrances. [Between the dates of these letters, Framlingham Gawdy’s wife, Let- tice, died.] 1630-1. 818. — 1 March 1630-1. Anthoiiy Mingay, Norwich, to Framling- ham Gawdy, West Harling. Sends consolations on Gawdy’s great and unspeakable loss. Brother- in-law Sayer’s 100/. can stand over till April. Mingay (of Ameringhah) is ill. 819. — March [1630-1.] John Mingay to Fram Gawdy. Receipt for 11/. IO 5 . 8^. for physic delivered for Gawdy’s wife after the direction of Dr. Rant. 820. — 14 March 1630-1. Anthony Mingay, Norwicli, to Framling- ham Gawdy, West Harling. Sir John Holland offers for sale a perpetual rent chnrge of 100/. per ann. out of my Lord of Arundel’s lands. Being lately in Itobert Edgar’s company (who now boards with neighbour Alderman Anguish) it was offered to Mingay. Sir Thomas Holland is said to have given 1500/. for it, when money went at 10 per cent : — 1700/. is now asked. Asks Gawdy’s advice. Doubts if he shall meddle with Eccles, for cousin John Smith of Ameringhall says Sir Owen Smith has sold land in Suffolk and will not be for'ward to sell this. 821. — 17 April 1630-1. Edward Peeke's Bill of Parcels. 13 yards of ell-broad tufted stitched Taffety at 5s. 8c/. = 3/. 3.9. 8r/. Receipt for same (dated 15 Dec. 1631) from Mr. Sothell attached. HISTORICAL MANUSCRIPTS COMMISSION. 135 1631. 822. — 18 April 1631. Si?' Anthony Gaiody, Claxton, to Franiling- ham Gawdy^ Harling. Will pay what he borrowed within three weeks. 823. — 21 April 1631. Sh' Edmond Moundeford^ Feltwell, to F?'am- lingham Gawdy^ Harling. They must sell timber at Crowshall ; Moundeford cannot go, but will confirm v/hatever Gawdy does. 824. — 29 April 1631. Same (Thetford) to sa??ie. Moundeford has arranged to borrow 100/. of Thomas, his cousin Butler’s man, and 150/. of Mr. Bacon, of Hockham. Appoints meeting at Butler’s at Thetford to execute bond. 825. — 3 May 1631. George Gawdy, Inner Temple, to Frarn. Gawdy. West Harling, (to be left at the Bell, thetford). Edward Games was surety for Sir Charles Vaughan in 50/. and is sued to outlawry, Vaughan having died. John Games does not know what became of Vaughan’s estate, but there is a jointure of 700/. or so. Cousin Charles and Framlingham’s sons were well ,at Cambridge. The Earl of Castlehaven has been tried by his peers and found guilty of 3 indictments, but is reprieved. 826. — 1 June 1631. George Gaicdy, Claxton, to Fram. Gawdy, West Harling. Hears from Mr. Wales that Frarnlingham is going to Sternfield [Stiff.] . George will come to Harling. 827. — 3 June 1631. Sir Edmond Moimdeford, Feltwell, to Fra^n- lingham Gaiedy. His young pupil Charles Gawdy wants money for his Ipswich voyage. Moundeford has to pay 27/. for Charles’ clothes in London. Bacon Gawdy has borrowed part of his cpiarter beforehand. Charles’ expense in diet and horsemeat since he came will take 100/. and other small sums coming in. , 828. — 23 .lune 1631. Samuel Moody, Bury [Suffolk], to ham Gaivdy^. Asks payment of 11/. due Wm. Sutton and assigned to Moody. 829. — [Circ. June 1631.] Sir Anthony Gawdy to Fram. Gawdy. Sends eld John, ‘‘a current paymaster,” who can explain the honesty of Sir Anthony’s intentions. 830. — 25 June 1631. Antho?iy Ming ay, Norwich, to Frarnlingham Gawdy, West Harling. Please bring the mare Mingay thought of buying. The chamber and bed shall be provided by assize-time. Mingay is forbidden fast riding or walking. Mary Mingay advises Gawdy to come and dwell “in Norreg.” CrAWDY MSS. 136 HiSTOiiiCAL Manuscripts commission. ^,i^TDT MSS. 831. — 28 July 1631. John Wyth, Sternfield, Suffolk, to FramUng- ham Gawdy, of Harliug. General acquittance. Witness Anthony Barthelett. 832. — 29 August 1631. !Sir Edmond Moiindpford, Feltwell, to {Framlingham Gaivdy^. Will meet Gawdy on the Commission at any time and wishes to see him as to those who viewed Crowshall timber for the King. Mr. Bos- well has sent a bill which Charles should have paid ; “ these expenses are very extravagant, but his tailor says he spends not anything in a disorderly manner.” 833. — 23 September 1631. Peter Aturfords, Norwich, to Capt. Jram. Gawdy, Hailing.'^ Lord Maltravers and the other deputy Lieutenants desire Gawdy to till up the enclosed warrant with the names of 2 or 3 of his most fre- quent and obstinate defaulters, and have it executed. Let the names be sent to Murforde’s house near St. Andrew’s Church to be entered in the list. Gawdy is to attend there and return his muster on 4th October. 834. — [Circ. Oct. 1631 ?] Sir Edmond Moundeford, Feltwell, to Framlingham Gawdy, Is going to London and will take whatever Gawdy has received to furnish him with, together with Moundeford’s 40/. Will bring Charles back from town ; has promised him Sir Robert Mordant’s lanner if he will come. “ My wife takes heavily the loss of her loving father.” 835. — 1 November 1631. London, to mme. Moun deford is but new come to town. Mr. Godbold advises that Moundeford’s uncle George Brook and John Chabenor should be examined, lest John Gardiner fall from his offer. Moundeford got 200/. of his sister Gawdy, Mi-. Canham failing him. Money is not to be got in London, but she will lend 300/. more. Charles’ expenses will exceed 50/. besides the tailor’s bill for his winter riding suit, near 20/. ; he has begun to ride a great horse. News was brought by one John Castle from the King of Sweden of his overthrow of Tilly. Castle was knighted. 836. — 8 November 1631. Same, the Flower de Luce, Princes St., London, to F. Gawdy, Harling. Has been with the Council of the navy, wlio wish liim to set a price for the [Crowshall] timber by the load, which Moundeford is loth to do. Tilly is reported dead, his army not able io reinforce. “The King ot Sweden is stept to the side of the Upper Palatinate ; the King of Bohemia is going to him. 24,000 men by our King and the States are parked of for him. Our brave city soldier the noble Lord Craven is coming for England to be employed in the service. He was going to the King of Sweden, but had a command to the contrary. Our Princess is christened and named Maria, — this haste to avoid mother’s impor- tunity. All our noise is of Sir William Noy, our Attorney-General, and his stoical comportment ; many fear he will prove too honest and too stout. There is a general reformation in hand for Court and country. Offices shall be given by desert. The King’s Pensioners and Guard shall be moulded to the pattern of Queen Elizabeth’s. Sheriff- wicks shall be given as rewards of honour to the best deserving of the counties. HiSTOlilCAL MANUSCRIPTS COMMISSION. 137 Keeping of ordinaries prohibited point-blank. Our Judges are chidden for their rigid demeanour to the gentry in their circuits Mr. Pettus is Sheriff for Norfolk, &c.” 837. — 14 November 1631. Same, London, to same. Has been thrice at Tower Street with Sir William Russell. Navy Commissioners will not decide about timber till their agent, Apsley, returns. Charles’ charge is great. 838. — 17 December 1631. George Gawdy, Claxton, to Framlingham Gaiody, W. Harling. Mr. High Sheriff tells George that a bold fellow, suited in red,” going by the name of Warner from Loddon, had used Framlingham’s name to commend himself to the Sheriff’s service. Encloses the letter Warner delivered. 1631-32. 839. — 9 February 1631-2. Sir Edmond Moundeford, Thetford, to Framlingam Gawdy [London], Is glad Gawdy likes London no better. Sir Drew Drurie is the same. Charles is at Ketteringham, his tutor will not go with him to France; he squanders money fast. The match between “my sister Gawdy ” and Mr. Stutevile is broken off. Mr. Bac. Bacon and Mr. Web of Breccles had their houses robbed last week. Service to Sir Thomas Barington. Will Prat will bring him a letter. Has received Gawdy’s second letter, “ I hope your news was made under a tailor’s table, which some call Hell.” 840. — 16 February 1631-2. Same to same [London.] John Gardiner has given the two bonds to Charles Gawdy “ referring himself to his mercy,” and has been promised 40/. Charles, Sir Thomas, and Nat are with Moundeford ; “that knot of wags” send service to Gawdy. Has not heard of Sir Robert Bell, and will be well advised before venturing on the bargain for Deeping Fen. 841. — [? February 1631-2.] Same to same [London]. Moundeford is making up their great book of account with Rawlyn’s help. No money from Crowsnall, and Charles has spent Moundeford almost as low as himself; be must be kept while at Newmarket with as little money as possible. As Mr. Boswell cannot accompany Charles to France, Moundeford suggested one Mr. Nash of the same house, of whom Boswell approved, but Nash is away from home. “We are much frighted with the strict keeping of Lent, I pray let me hear what is thought of it.” Service to Sir Tho® Barrington. The King is expected at Cambridge on Tuesday week. “ Tlie letter-boy sends ; I can write no more.” 842. — 23 February 1631-32. Anthony Mingay, Norwich, to Fram. Gawdy, at his chamber at Mr. Ward’s, a barber, over against the King’s Head Tavern, Fleet Street, London. Mingay has sent to Orford [Suffolk] for his [brother Osborne’s] answer to Gawdy’s letter. Thanks for London news, Norwich is Gawdy MSS. 138 HISTORICAL MANUSCRIPTS COMMISSION. GawdyMSS. barren of any by reason of the remoteness of the Court. Dr. Sherwood (sometime of Ipswich) gives Mingay hopes of a cure without going to London. Robert Edgar sends remembrances. [Postscript by Mary Mingay. Your Coucke roben (sic. ? Cook Robin) is dead.”] 843. — 29 February 1631-32. Thomas Osborne, Oreford [Suffolk]^ to Anthony Mingay, .Norwich. Sends family news, ‘’Sue is qualmish” in her stomach at meal times, &c. Will do his best for Gawdy [apparently in the matter of an election] ; seci'ecy is impossible, let him make himself personally known in our town. “ I heard of Lady Denny’s death, and withal that George Gardiner, comforting the grieved knight, told him that he had rather bury two wives than flay one bullock.” Remembrances to Mr. Skottow. “ Dr. Sherwood is mine ancient acquaintance and . . an able physician, if not somewhat covetous.” Would like the advowson of some small living without conditions. 844. — •[ ? February 1631-32. Sir Edmond Moundeford, Thetford, to Framlingha7ii Gawdy, London. “Charles is at Newmarket, very busy in his observations of the garb of the place ; much amazed with the glory of the Court. I hope before his return out of France his judgement will be ripened and his appetite glutted with viewing others’ braveries ; then will the pleasure of his own possessions appear.” Does not think Charles either plays or drinks. Moundeford will see as to the travelling tutor. Sir Robert Heath wins much love. Sends service to Sir Robert Bell. “ Our King and Queen like Newmarket very well and will add to the building. The Earl of Holland hath had a fall from his horse hunting,” which defers the King’s return, as the Earl has to entertain the Court homewards. 845. — 24 March 1631-2. Anthony Mmgay, Norwich, to Fram. Gawdy, West Harling Hall. Encloses brother Osborne’s letter [No. 843]. John Sayer wants his interest, and Mary Mingay would like a pound of violet cakes. 1632. 846. — 5 April [1632 ?]. Sir Edmond Moundeford, Gawdy Hall, to Fvamlingham Gawdy. Sends an offering of “ right ripon ” [ ? spurs] ; will be satisfied if they please Gawdy but one day’s riding. 847. — 13 April 1632. Anthony Mingay, Norwich, to Fram. Gawdy., West Harling Hall. Mingay intends going to London by carrier’s coach to get cured. Who was the doctor Avho cured Sir Robert Knollis 848. — 2 May [1632?]. Sir Edmond Momideford, Thetford, to Framlingham Gawdy. Has received 801. They must raise money, so as not to have to spend their own. The money in Mr. Gorboll’s and Mr. Barrie’s hands will not be paid this term. 849. — 11 June 1632. Anthony Rawlyns to his master Fram, Gaivdy, sign of the Bear, Fleet Street. Rawlyns sent Perry and Pett to Sternfield, but no money came. Gawdy’s coach and horses are yet unsold. Sends 12/. borrowed of his son, Foyster. HISTORICAL MANUSCRIPTS COMMISSION. 139 850. — 30 June, 1632. Andreio Ruddochy Debenliam [Suffolk], to Framlingliam Gawdy, Harling. John Walton lias asked Ruddock and John Flower to sign a release that his father may be discharged from prison. They refused, without Gawdy’s written instructions. IJie enclosed document was produced, and Walton said his father had given bond in 100/. never to trouble those he had in the Star Chamber in time past. Walton also said Gaw dy gave him a letter which he had lost ; “ we think he lies.” 851. — [June 1632 or later.] Fragment oi Account^ Fram. Gaivdy. Imprimis to Mr. Davys - - - £2 0 0 Lent Cousin George Gawdy - - 2 0 0 To Mr. Wales for Sir Walter Vaughan- 1 16 0 Paid Nelson the tailor in full, 20 May 1 10 0 1632. Item, more to Mr. Davys - - 2 0 0 Lent my cousin Charles Gawdy [in all] 8 4 0 To Mr. Davys in full pay - - 4 1 2 852. — 3 July [1632 ?] Sir Edmond Moundeford^ Feltwell, to Framlingham Gawdy, Is sorry cousin Anthony Gawdy’s modesty ‘‘ hath so slacked his pace to this advancement.” But for the promise of his lost friend, Sir Dru. Drury to Mr. Draper, Anthony should have Moundeford’s interest. Charles’ trunk has come, he left a suit of clothes at Cambridge to wear there at the commencement. 853. — 10 July 1632. Same to same. Cousin Charles is still in town. Does not know what to do with him, and if he returns, will send him to Gawdy. 854. — 19 August 1632. Samuel Moody, Bury, to Anthony Rawly ns. The claim on Gawdy which William Sutton assigned to Moody \see ante, 555] may be paid to Sutton. Has very good frieze. Does not Gawdy want a winter suit of Spanish or Broad-cloth ? 855. — 8 September 1632. William Napper [married a daughter of Philip Gawdy] to his cousin Fram- lingliam Gawdy. Acknowledges Gawdy’s favours, but must assert his wife’s rights. Harry Fortescue reproved him for his dulness in not doing this three years ago, seeing his father-in-law left such large sums of money and his wife has had nothing. Her sisters know that Mr. Philip borrowed 10/. of her shortly before his death. Napper has taken out administration and claims an account, having such confidence in Gawdy’s virtues, religion, and sweetness of disposition,” that they are willing to take him for their judge. [See post Nos. 876, 877, 917, and 1038.] 856. — 22 September 1632. Sir Edmond Moundeford, Feltwell, to Framlingham, Gawdy. Anthony Mingay has spoken to him of Gawdy’s desire that they should contract their scattered debts (re Charles Gawdy) into one man’s hand. He will provide money, 300/. of which may be paid sister Gawdy. The Crowshall tenants and the timber-masters are at variance. Gamut MSS, 140 HISTORICAL MANUSCRIPTS COMMISSION. Oawdt MSS. 857. — 26 September 1632. Anthony Mingay, Norwich, to Framling- ham Gawdy, West Harling. Moundeford has sent word by Will. Heveningham for Mingay to pay widow Gawdy 300/. How is the other 200/. to be disposed ? Ward of Bixley is dead. 858. — 29 September [1632]. Same to same. Mingay will arrange money as required. Wonders why brother Napper should molest him. 859. — 7 October 1632. Sir Edmond Moundeford., Feltwell, to Framlingham Gawdy. Mingay will advance 500/. If Sayer does not require 100/. of this, Moundeford would like to keep 200/. himself to the shortening of cousin Charles’ debt. 860. — 7 October 1632, Samuel Snelling, Thetford, to Framlingham Gaivdy, Harling. Robert Leving’s boy reported on his way to London that Mr. Charles [Framlingham’s son, not Charles of Crowshrdl] lay very sick and full of the small-pox at Harling. Thinks it a great pity they \i.e., Framling- ham’s sons] were taken away from him ; the change of air may alter the constitution of the body, and so Mr. Rawlyn’s was told when he fetched them. The pox has been in town five months : out of nineteen “ housen ” visited but one has died. On Wednesday “ our schoolmaster ” Smith gave up his place and the meeting at the town-hall elected Mr. Ward of Bury. The town sent to him on Thursday, and on Friday he came and promised to dedicate himself to the school, and if he does not do his best for the children “ he must and is to leave it.” Fie begins to teach on Monday, for most of the town and country children are back again. Snelling and Mr. Butler told Mr. Ward what Gawdy had said about sending his three children, and Ward hoped that at least he should have his Bury scholar [Thomas Gawdy] who had been with him nearly two years. Sir William de Grey’s son comes with Mr. Ward. 861. — 22 October 1632. Anthony Mingay, Norwich, to Framling- ham Gaivdy, West Harling Hall. Widow Gawdy will receive 300/. and Sayer 100/. on the 24th. 100/. shall be kept at Gawdy’s disposal. Notice will be needed when the balance of the 1,000/. is wanted. 862. — 30 October 1632. Sir Edmond Moundeford, Feltwell, to Framlingham Gawdy. Sir Nathaniel Rich sends caution as to Charles Gawdy’s proceeding with mistress Cook, for reasons he would communicate in London, whither Moundeford goes at once. Charles has privily fetched his trunk, <&c. 863. — 6 November [1632]. Sir E. Moundeford, at Will Prat’s, Drury Lane, near the Horseshoe Tavern, to Fram. Gaivdy. Has received a very strange peremptory letter from Charles [Gawdy of Crowshall]. If Moundeford and Gawdy had not withheld their con- sent the marriage would have been concluded; the parties asked 1,000/. per annum jointure and Charles had agreed to 800/. God deliver HISTORICAL MANUSCRIPTS COMMISSION. 141 him well out of their hands ! ” Will Heveningham has sent up 100/. from Mingay, Moundeford wants another 100/. and 300/. at Twelfth Sessions. Sir John Hobart and Sir William Somers are sheriffs. 864. — 10 November 1632. Anthony Mingay^ Norwich, to Fram- linghani Gawdy^ West Harling Hall. On Thursday Sir E. Moundeford sent his brother Mr. William Heveningham for another 100/. “ to be made him up to London.” The balance shall be ready at Twelfth Sessions. 865. — 13 November 1632. Sir Edmond Moundejord, Drury Lane, to Framlingham Gawdy, Harling. Moundeford saw Lady Cooke, who seems to slight the match, because in fact she is too sure of it. They will give no portion, and believe the Crowshall timber will furnish a large sum. One Mr. Palmer was fined ' 1,000/. in the Star Chamber for living in London contrary to the Pro- clamation, 3^et he was a bachelor, and his mansion house in the country lately burnt. The constables search out in every ward the names of persons lodging in town last vacation. 866. — 20 November 1632. Same to same, Charles’ mistress has left town, but he loves London as well for Lady Coke’s sake. Moundeford has almost persuaded him not to marry till he is of age. The King of Sweden is said by the Pal [ace ?] walkers tc have fought Wallenstein and taken 125 colours. Monsieur has fied again from his brother, and is at Brussels. 867. — 3 December 1632. Anthony Mingay, Norwich, to Fram. Gawdy, West Harling Hall. Bepeats substance of his last letters sent by Mr. James and goodman Cobbet. Anthony has paid 600/. by Sir Edmond’s order “ besides my own 100/. for Doll.” Expects them at Norwich at Twelfth Sessions to give him security. 868. — 7 December [1632]. Sir Edmond Moundeford^ Feltwell, to Framlingham Gawdy. Can give no good account of Charles Gawdy ’s doings at London. W. Prat wrote that Charles would come down with Sir D. Drury for a short time. “ I never see an ungrateful man prosper. ... 1 hope it is but this madding fit which thus makes him forget himself.” 869. — 12 December 1632. Anthony Mingay, Norwich, to From. Gaiody, West Harling Hall. Advises Gawdy of a rich widow. Two months ago one Mr. Gooch (said to have been once a Chief Constable) died at Hove near Dereham. Some say she is worth 8000/., some 10,000/., and some 12,000/. She is a comely woman between 40 and 50. Philip Calthorp lives in her house and has much influence. Cousin [Henry] Mingay died on the 5th [buried at St. Stephen’s, Norwich]. 870. — [Circ. 13 December 1632.] Mary Mingay to Fram. Gawdy. Sends a token of her love ; eat them for my sake.” Would like a collar of brawn as they can get none in Norwich. Please send the 30.9. she laid out on cousin Sayer’s clothing; her husband would not pay it. Gawdy MSS. Gawdy mss. 142 HISTOEICAL' MANUSCRIPTS COMMISSION. (Postscript by Anthony that he only heard of the Derehain widow on Priday.) 871. — 13 December 1632. Sir Edmond Moundeford, Feltwell, to Fram. Gaivdy, Harling. Begs Gawdy to visit Feltwell that they may speak to Charles, who came last night and goes toward London on Monday. 872. — 26 December 1632. Anthony Mingay, Norwich, to Fram* Gawdy. West Harling Hall. Cousin Sayer will ride in search of reports about the widow. Do not defer it beyond Twelfth Sessions. 1632-3. 873. — 4 January 1632-3. Edmund Hevisett, Thetford, to \Fra.m- lingham Gatody~\. Samuel Snelling bids him write, not wishing to be offensive ” in writing himself. One of Samuel’s brother’s children has lately re- covered of small-pox (not above seven or eight to be seen) ; he is lodged by himself with his keeper and no one else comes into his room. Kobert and Samuel Snelling have spoken with Mr. Miles, who will receive Gawdy’s children till their house is safe. The pox has not been in any house where any free-school scholar lodges, and Mr. Ward has special care of his scholars. 874. -«_9 January 1632-3> Sir Edmond Moundeford and Fram. Gawdy to Anthony Mingay, of Norwich, Gentleman. Bond to secure 1,080/. to be paid at John Mingay’s mansion house, Norwich, on 10 January 1633-4. Witness, Edward Sayer, Francis Gawdy, Will Cady. Endorsed with receipt for 80/., a year’s interest. 875. — 28 January 1632-3. Sir Edmond Moundeford^ Feltwell, to Framlingham Gawdy. Moundeford can give no account of your mad-cap lover he is bitten by a gad-fly, as I suppose. Did I suppose I was infectious to any in affecting London, I would purge and fast to starve the contagious humour.’’ 876. — 20 March 1632-3. William Napper, Drury Lane, to kins- man Framlingham Gawdy ^ Little Harling. \_See ante No. 855.] Napper writes again to suggest how unpleasant a law-suit would be to a man of Gawdy’s retirement and sweetness of disposition. Is [ironi- cally] sorry that his wife had behaved herself so ill as to be an unfit object of Gawdy’s charity like her brothers and sisters. As she was here cast upon a shelf and must of necessity perish had it not been my fortune to have lighted upon her.” Hints that he can prove that large sums came to Framlingham’s hands. 877. — Same to Same [undated]. Napper admits he docs not love law-suits, but goes over the same ground as in two former letters, not understanding why his wife should not be treated like others of her family, who have tasted liberally of the favour of Gawdy and Sir Charles,, Is sure Philip Gawdy made no will, in spite of Framlingham’s bold swearing witness. HISTORICAL MANUSCRIPTS COMMISSION. 143 Framliiigham told Napper ai Harling that he durst not administer for fear of debts, yet there were none. Sister Dorothy wrote to Lettice that 50/. was reserved for her (Dorothy). Why should not father Gawdy do as much for Napper’s wife ? 878. — 23 March 1632-3. Si?- Edmond Moundeford, Feltwell, to Fi'cmlingham Gawdy, Harling. Charles Gawdy insists on going to the expense of sending sucli ^‘mean stuff’’ to London ; what is to be done ? 1633. 879. — 1 April 1633. Anthony Mingay, IS'orwich, to Fram. Gaiody. West Harling Hall. Dr. Sherwood has taken Mingay in hand [for an affection of the bladder] and purged him already of 10/. ; another 20/. to he paid at Christmas if the cure is completed. The doctor cannot travel without a coach, hut will send^ his apothecary, Mr. Dey, to see Gawdy. Thanks for pigeons. 880. — 25 April 1633. Satne to same. The treatment does Mingay little benefit, he will send word next time Mr. Dey visits Gawdy. Eemembrances to brother Anthony [Gawdy] for whose wife Mingay has a “commodity” against her lying down. Ho])es also to see him at ISTorwich as a Suffolk preacher. Cousin Sayer’s wife “ is of the Mendingham ” [sic]. John Legat’s mother is lately dead. May 1633. Same to sa?ne. After six weeks’ trial Mingay has given up Dr. Sherwood, wlio made him worse than he was. Has now got Di\ Martin to ride to Cromer to try “a water thereabout,” and if that proves no good Mingay will go to Tunbi’idge. Is persuaded he can only be cured by taking waters. Is glad Gawdy can travel to London. Has not met cousin Cresner. 8,82. — 25 June 1633. Si?- Fdmond Moundeford^ Drury Lane, to Framlmgham Gawdy. Cousin Charles complains of unpunctual payments, but paid or not there is little chance of getting him out of London. “Our King is 'well, his entertainment great at his journey ; the Lord of Newcastle most famous for his meat, the Bishop of York most famous for his drink.” 883. — [Circ. July 1633.] Same, Feltwell, to sa?ne. On his arrival at London Moundeford found Cousin Charles troubled for want of his money, so he borrowed 30/. for him which Mr. Wright was unable to repay. Charles spent this at once, “ and lived without money till my coming down,” when he bemoaning his folly and promising to return to the country in a fortnight, persuaded Mounde- ford to borrov/ 20/, more for him, and promise him as much more when he came to Feltwell. Charles’ humours are strangely changed ; he would prove a hopeful kinsman but for this unfortunate match. “There is a noise of letters coming for a benevolence for the Palatinate.” The King is returning. Moundeford goes to Kclteringham on his way home. Gawdy MSS. 144 HISTOEICAL MANUSCRIPTS COMMISSION, Gawdy mss. [Memorandum endorsed.] Disbursed in London first 40/. To Charles in full of Midsummer quarter 30/.; in part of Michaelmas do. 20/. Promised him 20/., in all 110/. 884. — 13 July 1633. Same to same, Moundeford acknowledges 20/. Cousin Charles feared lest Lady Cooke should take exception and break off the match. Cannot meet Gawdy at Stow, as his mother-in-law Lady Moundeford is stopping with them. 885. — [After 13 July 1633.] Huth Gawdy ioY\xi^maxiFram. Gawdy ^ West Harling. Ruth’s husband [Thomas] died on 13 July after an irksome and miserable life, leaving her in extreme penury, unable to pay for his burial or his debts. Begs help to stop the mouths of these insatiable creditors [gives a list of small debts for meat, malt, groceries, &c., coming to 14/. II 5 . 4c/.]. 886. — [Circ. July 1633.] Sir Edmond Moundeford^ Feltwell, to , Fram. Gawdy ^ Harling. Thanks Gawdy for the company of “ my honest young kinsman ” [Gawdy’s son]. Crowshall tenants fail in paying, sheep will not sell, &c. Mr. Bacon has lent 100/. ; Gawdy sent him 20/. so he will have 10/. in hand over the 110/. he sent a note of. 887. — 20 July 1633. William Spring to Framlingham Gawdy, Harling. Commends the bearer to Gawdy’s help. She entertained in her house a woman going by the name of Mrs. Brc wne, and besides incurring great charge and expense the woman (who is now at Snitterton) stole a wrought waistcoat, stuff petticoat, and muff. Mrs. Browne “ crept into our corner ” and lived as one whom country-folk call a Good Woman, a pretended physician, Chirurgecn and Blesser. In truth she is ‘‘ a very Cheater, and with a fair tongue and cunning deludes simple people ” till she is discovered, when she flies (as she pretends) for religion’s sake ; although her seldom or never going to church is all the religion Spring can hear that she professes ! A wilful froward knave wished to hang an honest woman as a witch, and accused her before Spring, saying Mrs. Browne and such folk as Cawdell, &c. had told him his wife was bewitched. Spring’s attention being thus called to her, he sent to the officers to enquire her mode of living, whereupon she removed, carrying with her what she could get. If Gawdy interests himself, the bearer may get her things easier than by the regular course of law. 888. — 9 August 1633. Sir Edmond Moundejord and Fram. Gawdy, to Anthony Mingay. Bond to secure 104/. payable the 20th of next February. Witness, Osbert Pratt, Jo. Waie, Francis Gawdy. 889. — 24 August 1633. Anthony Mingay, Norwich, to Fram, Gawdy, West Harling Hall. Sues f(>r the re-aoceptance by Gawdy of his old servant our cousin Francis Gawdy,” who cannot subsist if thrown off. Although “ the present fact ” be “ a very great and heinous one,” yet Francis promises amendment. Sister Dorothy has arrived, but not Anthony. Mingay has paid Lady Moundeford her 100/, HISTORICAL MANUSCRIPTS COMMISSION. 145 890. — 17 September 1633. Edmond Moundeford, Felt well, to • Framlingham Gaivdy, Harling. Mouncleforcl will visit Harling on liis way to Crowshall. Gawdy should meet Charles at Feltwell to welcome Mm and make merry over a buck from Kenninghall. Stanton is appointed, please notify Bradley. 891. — 3 October 1633. William Dennye, Rudd [ ? Rudham], to Fram. Gawdy ^ West Harling. Hennye’s master left the evidences which are to defend him against Mr. Godderde’s claim at his chamber in London. They shall be brought, and Gawdy may inspect them for Godderde’s satisfaction. 892. — 19 November 1633. Anthony Mingay^ Norwich, to Fram» West tiarling Hall. Sends ‘‘a small remembrance of our child’s Banckett.” Mingay’s wife does reasonably well. Dorothy will give details. 893. — 6 December 1633. Alexander Fisher [or ? Foister~\ to neigh- bor Fram. Gaicdy, Harling Hall. Begs Gawdy to help a poor widow, wlio harbored a man and his wife in her back room ; they have neglected to pay the small rent and have violently misused her, 894. — 9 December 1633. Sir Edmond Moundeford^ Feltwell, to Framlingham Gawdy. The new Sheriff dines at the Cross Keys, ThetFord, on Saturday, and w'ould like Gawdy’s experience as to the present to the Judge, &c. 1633-34. 895. — [26 January 1633-34.] Anthony Mingay., Norwich, to Fram. Gawdy, West Harling Hall. (Sunday) Widow Barnes, Justice Sheaphard’s daughter, whose first husband was one Sponer, died lately at Kirby near Norwich, Sponer’s only daughter is just 21, and has 240Z. per annum. Her uncle, young Richard Sheapard, is going to London to sell the land. How would this do for Gawdy’s son William ? The day Gawdy left Norwich Mingay’s cousin, Dr. Stubs, visited him and spoke of the proposed marriage of John Cook’s daughter with young Doyly. Stubs seriously protested that had he known about Framlingham’s son when my Lora Cooke was last in Norfolk he would have made a match. Sir Edvvmrd Cooke will not stand out for money to match with a good family. Will write to Gawdy at London ; please send news about the masque. 896. — 31 January 1633-34. Same to same, London, care of Mr. William Prat, tailor, Drury l.nne. It is reported at Norwich that the Lord Mayor hath set forth a pro- clamation taxing the price of all manner of fowl. Asks news of the masque and of cousin Charles’s business, 897. — 7 February 1633-34. Sa^ne to same (Loudon). Mingay sends thanks for London news and for the book, which was a most sumptuous thing,” and has done him kniglit’s service already, having been borrowed by Sir Charles and others. Anthony perceives “ it will go hard with your new buildings . . . if it be suSercd they will make the body too big for the head.” u 192G9. K Gawdy MSS. Gawdt mss. 146 HISTORICAL- MANUSCRIPTS COMMISSION. Send word what is done to Prynne, and whether Charles [Gawdy] is, married or not. Will the decree for taverns and inns hold strictly or not ? My Lord Mayor’s rate for all kind of fowl is very reasonable. Mingay wishes the ‘‘ reformation of the citizens might be amended ; the excess is infinite, only a limitation and difference to be had amongst them, whereas now they be worn vulgarly and too mechanically.” The City of Norwich was remiss in writing to the Judges to urge the holding of the Assizes here, and so lost it. Has made enquiries about Mr. Taylor, and v/ill advise Gawdy. Love to cousin William [Framlingham’s son]. 898. — 28 February 1633-4. Same to same. West Harling Hall. Mingay has parleyed again with Sir Owen Smyth about purchasing Eccles, and believes Sir Charles will also consent ; Gawdy might mention it at the Sessions. Eespects to Cousin Charles [Gawdy]. 899. — 6 March 1633-4. Ruth Gaivdy, Mendham, to Framlingham Gaivdy, Harling. Euth and her maid having promised to pay her late husband’s debts are now threatened with arrest. She is so hardly dealt with by her son Henry that Sir Thomas Gawdy will not help her. Henry has sold her land over her head and got the assurances of her jointure, which he intends to sue when she is dead. No one has helped her except the 10. A round cap - Laundress - - - . - Books _ - - - . Bands, cuffs, socks, gloves, &c. - Matriculation - For fasting nights and diet one week in the town - Candles, Barber, and such neces- saries - - - - - £3 11 10 10 6 5 6 3 3 5 6 1 11 2 6 Gawdy MSS. £6 11 3 Gavtdy mss. 174 HISTORICAL MANUSCRIPTS COMMISSION. 1032. — 12 July 1639. Sir E. Moundeford^ Feltwell, to Framlingham Gawdy. Forwards letters from Charles Gawdy, per Northern Post, 2s. to pay. 1033. — 6 September 1639. William Davy., the King’s Head, Nor- wich, to \Framlingham Gaicdy~\. Perceives by Gawdy’s letter that he is in the same mind about buying the moiety of Eccles Manor. Sir Palph Hopton’s solicitor wrote that he would do Davy any courtesy, but by Mr. Bacon’s advice Davy sent Judge Peeve the order out of the Court of Wards for the delivery of the writings to the Feodary of Norfolk. This, he said, did not satisfy him as he received them by consent of Sir Charles Gros, who is no party to the suit. 1034. — 17 September 1639. William Heveningham, Feltwell, to cousin Framlingham Gawdy., Harling. Has to pay 1,000/. on a match between his sister and Mr. Pottes’ son. Asks loan of 150/. 1035. — 18 September 1639. William Davy, King’s Head, Norwich, to Framlingham Gawdy, West Harling. The deeds have to be returned to Mr. Justice Reeve after office found, so Gawdy and his counsel had better come to inspect them, wffiile in Davy’s hands. Can promise Gawdy the refusal. The bearer is to have 4^., he would not come for less. 1036. — 22 September 1639. Will. Heveningham to Framlingham Gawdy. Thanks for promise of loan. Had been offered by Sir Robert Payne the refusal of his house and land at Snare’s Hill near Thetford, for which Payne’s father gave 2,500/. Would Gawdy like it ? Will, is buying a manor at Hockwold. 1037. — 2 October 1639. Same to same. Heveningham sends his servant for the money. 1038. — 17 October 1639. Elizabeth Napper, Drury Lane, near the Red Bull, to kinsman Framlingham Gawdy, Harling. Her husband died on Monday, leaving her very poor and liabie to ]>e turned out on the streets with her children, as over 20/. is due foi rent. Her husband’s family will not help her a groat, ‘Gn regard that T am not of their religion.” Begs his charity. 1640. 1039. — 22 July 1640. William Moore [Gonville and Caius Coll.]. Cambridge, to Framlingham Gawdy at Wreatham. Leave this at Cutberde’s shop that sells Tobacco to be forwarded, &c.” Gawdy’s son [Robert] is restored to his health ; the sickness not very sharp, but somewhat chargeable. Has spent about 5/., and ‘‘ some HISTORICAL MANUSCRIPTS COMMISSION. 175 charge must still run for his diet and lodging in the town.” He wishes money for new apparel, having ‘‘ but slender change for the present.” 1040. — [After 1634, and before October 1640.] John Davy [of Ken- ninghall. Yeoman], Guildhall [prison], Norwich, to Frarn- lingham Gawdy^ West Harling. A begging letter ; asks Gawdy and Mrs. Dorothy for 5/. he lent her father 20 years since, which with the “ use given to usurers,” comes to 20/. From lending money and giving credit and going security, Davy has lost 1,000/. ; which made him sell his lands, leaving him still surety for 200/., and owing 100/. of his own debts. He is now imprisoned, and has wife and children to support; his only comfort being that he was not ruined by play, drink, &c. ; his fault was that he would never be ruled by his wife.” There was 40^. also due from Sir Charles [Gawdy] which Framlingham might have paid, but said Davy mentioned it too late, the account was made up. Mrs. Mingay has sent him 2^. Cannot his long service as Chief Constable be remembered ? “ Where any of my partners spent a penny it cost me 12c/., besides the loss of my time ... I would be loth to live of the basket as I daily see to my grief a gentleman of a great [Norfolk ?] house do . . . 20/, a year will not defray all my charges in the jail, though I live very sparing.” Has heard that one Dame Biby has showed Davy’s bonds to her for 100/., and offered to sell them for 15^. It is true she has such bonds, but as much money is due him by promise of her sister, the widow Waters, ^*by whom she and hers were made, by my only means.” The widow made one, Robert Fenne, her brother, a feoffee in trust, and put 400/. in his hands on certain conditions, which he did not perform and sought to carry away the estate. The widow sent to Davy for help, and offered him 100/. if he would get her money back, “ whereupon I brought him and his confederates into Chancery,” and recovered it for her. Widow Waters then at Davy’s instigation put Dame Biby in trust with the money (who before that time was of the poorest and basest condition). Biby was bound to pay Davy and others 300/. out of the 400/., which she now refuses to do and rails and exclaims against him. Begs Gawdy to counsel his (Davy’s) unfortunate son to leave vain expenses and idle company, and to pay his debts Avithout suit, and live in his high calling to the Glory of God. 1041. — 6 October 1640. Same to same, Davy, by trusting cosening dissembling knaves, has wasted nigh 100/. of the little stock left him since his imprisonment. But 20/. remained, owing him by Mr. Sam. Birch, who having died, Davy sued his widoAV as administrator. She did not act and Sir Anthony Gawdy took the estate into his hands for 40/. rent due him, the goods coming (as per inventory) to 200/. Sir Anthony Gawdy gave fair promises to pay Davy next after himself and induced him to forbear suing. On sending Mr. Okes the attorney for the money, it now appears all the assets have been paid to other creditors (to GaAvdy’s advantage, Dayy thinks), so there is no remedy. Davy must be compelled to live in the “ prison called the bole amongst the baser sort and take of the basket,” having no wherewith to maintain himself and wife. Threatens 10 bring Sir Anthony to public disgrace, Avhich will do him more harm than eA^er the money did him good. Gawdy MSS. 176 HISTORICAL MANUSCRIPTS COMMISSION. Gawdy mss. Curses the time he ever trusted any man so far. Begs Framlingham’s — ■ intercession. 1042. — [ November 1640.] Sir John Holland^ Quidenham, to Framlingham Gawdy, West Har- ling. Understands that John Howse’s integrity towards Holland at the former election is become a fault, and that Gawdy has warned him to briug in the Court Bolls and depart his service. Sir John has for his part striven to pass by the discourtesies and injuries he received from many, doing this partly to satisfy the desire of Sir Edmond Moundeford, and also to avoid sidings and faction ” among the gentry of the country. He had hoped to find others of the like constitution,” and especially Gawdy, who has given testimony of a quiet and peaceable nature. [Sir John and Sir Edmond were elected knights of the shire for the short parliament that sat in April, Framlingham sitting for Thetford, having apparently wished to sit for the county. This was the former election ” alluded to. At the electi(m in October for the Long Parliament, Sir John Potts took Sir John Holland’s place, which explains the ‘‘ injuries and discourtesies ” the latter speaks of.] 1043. — [ November 1640.] Sir John Holland^ Quidenham, to friend and ally, Framlingham Gawdy ^ West Harling. Asks Gawdy to pass over Howse’s offence. It would be a clear reflection on Sir John in the eye of the country if he deserted Howse. None would be more troubled to desert their true and ancient affection than Sir John. [Written the day after No. 1042.] 1642. 1044. — 22 November 1642. John Dusgate to Framlingham Gaiody, Receipt for 50/. lent within the hundred of Shropham “ according to the propositions of both houses of Parliament,” at 8 p. cent. 1644-5. 1045. — 9 January 1644-5. Henry Davy to kinsman Framlingham Gawdy ^ East Wrotham. On receiving Gawdy’s letter by Osborne, Davy saw Warde about renting his lower or middle chamber, he was willing to let the lower chamber at 3/. a quarter. Is confident the rooms will not be let by the time Gawdy comes up if they are he can have choice enough else- where. 1646-7. 1046. — 25 January 1646-7. John Brett, of Harling, yeoman, to Framlingham Gawdy, of West Har- ling, Esq. General Release of all claims, &c. Witness, Edward Briggs, Thomas Catton. HISTORICAL MANUSCRIPTS COMMISSION. 177 1647 . Gattdt mss. 1047. — 16 August 1647. Anthony Mingay to Framlingham Gaioay at the Golden Anchor, against St. Dunstan’s Church, Fleet St., London. Mingay sees little hopes of an accord. Judge Bacon and all his family will be here on Saturday night, ‘‘ the younger brother that was hanged here on Thursday last took his death that he died innocently of that fact, his brother would then have died with him but was reprieved ; there was much lamenting for the other.” Parson Carter is leaving, having got institution of Barnham Broom where John Legate was the late incumbent but we hope the Lady Frances will stay him ; he re- fuseth to administer the sacrament to his parishioners until an eldership be confirmed, which I believe will be a long time first except the Scots prevail who we understand have entered into England again.” Sister Dorothy wishes to know when Gawdy returns ; and for him to send her some prunella and candied citron pills. “ I trust this day’s full meeting in your House [of Commons] will produce some good effect. I perceive the Presbyterian party do again prevail in the House. [Mr. Carter declined Barnham Broome, and the bells of St. Peter Mancroft were rung on the announcement.] 1649. 1048. — 30 April [1649?] F[i'amlinghani\ G\awdy, jr.'\ to [his brother] William Gawdy ^ Wrotham. Takes the opportunity of Johnson’s messenger, being very inquisi- tive whether you have or fear soldiers where you are.” “ I would desire if Osbourne brought me anything from London you would send word by this bearer,” but chiefly that ‘‘ you would satisfy me by asking my father concerning the Colchester alarms, whether the Parliament injoins the landlord to pay those taxes by Ordinance. I did observe be refused it himself to his Suffolk tenants. I pray, satisfy me very punctually.” My lady Gawdy sends service to William, his father and wife and all the rest. She goes away to-morrow week, “ then I shall return.” 1049. — 4 September 1649. Robert Snelling to Framlingham Gaivdy. Asks payment to his servant John Fornete [?] of 2/. lent Mr. Eobert Gawdy at Cambridge. (On same paper, a discharge of all claims, dated 27 Oct., and witnessed by Arthur Nedhani, Cleric.) 1649-50. 1050. — 20 February 1649-50. Samuel Moody to {^Framlingham Gaicdy^ . Receipt by Moody from Mr. Edmond Barker by the appointment of Mr. Davy for Is. due from Mr. Robert Gawdy, viz., stockings 4^., and gloves 3^. Witness, Thos. Wilson. 1651-2. 1051. — 2 February 1651-2. Mary Dowffylde, East Wrotham, Widow, and William Gawdy, of same place, Esq., to James Cohbes, of Great Saxham, Suff., Esq. Joint bond in penal sum of 200/. to secure payment of 106/. to Cobbes on 5 February 1652-3. Witness, William Davy, Thomas u 19269. M 178 HISTOKICAL MANUSCRIPTS COMMISSION. Gawpy mss. Brewster, Ann Brewster. Endorsed memo, of 4 yearly payments of 6/. interest, sent by hands of Will. Cropley, Mr. Davy, &c. 1653. 1052. — 12 April 1653. Christopher Hey, Watton, to \Framlingham or ? William Gawdy\ Sends 12 ells of holland, 2/. 2s., and 10 yards [?] fine white thread,. 8J. 1653-4. 1053. — [30 January 1653-4?] Susanna Felton, Fakenham, to Cousin Framlingham Gawdy, Harling. Her mother, the Lady Felton, died yesterday 29 January at Susanna’s house in Fakenham, and desired to be buried with her father and mother in the cloister at Harling. Requests a place may be prepared there for the burial. 1054. — 31 January 1653-4. William Davy, the Golden Anchor, Fleet St., to \Framlingham Gawdy ?]. Davy has asked about “ our tickets and it is reported that the clerk& demand 6c?. in the pound.” Asks instructions. Davy desired Thomas Jermyn to get [Gawdy] to change him gold for silver, which Davy will replace when he comes down. (Memo, of account, received of Bennett in part of rent 20/., &c.) 1654. 1055. — 3 May 165[4?]. John Pennynge, Norwich, to his honored friend Mr. Charles Gawdy, at his father’s house at Wrotham. At Charles’ request, Pennynge sends a fresh copy of the bill without any dates of delivery, which Charles can fill in to suit himself. 1056. — 23 May 1654. Roger Hawe, Wymondham, to \Framlingham Gawdy\ Asks payment to his servant John Mallowes of 6/. 35. 9c?. for physic. 1057. — 17 July 1654. Henry Davy to his nephew [William Gawdy\ Has received Gawdy’s tankard [?] and wishes to know what he would have done with it. Endorsed on this letter is an unsigned draft of a letter (possibly to W. Gawdy also), the writer defends himself against slanderous ac- cusations. Considering how ‘‘we lived together for 14 years at Wrotham,” the writer cannot believe a bad opinion will be entertained of him. If any cause of displeasure has occurred at [Gawdy’s] house, “ she would not have spared to tell me, as Nan Heigham can testify,” who heard her say if “she should take any offence at me I should hear of it on both sides of my head . . . [f anything had troubled her in her mind she could not have concealed it in her fits, when she uttered everything that disturbed her fancy and imagination.” HISTORICAL MANUSCRIPTS COMMISSION. 179 1058. — 17 August 1654. Thos. Rous, Sternfield [SufF.], to Fram~ ling ham Gaivdy, Hading. Eous has now satisfied all his sister Alice’s debts, as executrix to “ my father Gawdy.” He would have paid May too had he deferred his journey to Framlingham for two days; he knew Rous was going to Norfolk to get money for that purpose. For my sister Margaret I never hindered her choice of a guardian,” but desired that some one at Fram- lingham’s appointment might undertake for her. There is no money due to her from Rous, and as the goods are divided by Framlingham ’s appointment, Rous has nothing in hand on which to raise money to pay her debt to May, 1059. — 4 October 1654. Henry Davy to nephew \ William Gawdy\ Sends the silk stockings but the shoes are not yet ready. Remem- brances to friends at Harling and Ellingham. 1654-5. 1060. — 23 January 1654-5. Barbara Hawtrey to sister Ann de Grey, Bark shire (?) Cousin Ann sends service and thanks for lesson. Sister Jane salutes you.” ‘‘ Your letter moved me to laughter.” Has no news to send. They are invited to Mr. Pitt’s funeral, Mr. Wilkerson’s feast, and James Robins’ house-warming. Service to uncle Lany and thanks for sack-posset and rambose. 1061. — [? 22 February 1654-5.] Framlingham Gawdy, Dr., to Chris. Hey [of Watton]. £ s. d. Amount of an old bill - - - - 10 8 6 Fish, herrings, and other wares (19 February) - 4 9 0 Sugar, fruit, and soap (22 February - - 3 19 6 £18 17 0 [Framlingham Gaicdy died February 25 : 1654-5.] 1062. 27 February 1654-5. Robert New son to Framlingham Gawdy, West Harling. Intercedes for Gawdy’s tenant John Knight, that the writ may not be served on him. He will pay part of the rent and give up farm at Michaelmas and sell his stock. Asks Gawdy to accept a new tenant Knight will name, for whom Newson will go surety. Asks word by Mr. Charles if he is coming over suddenly. Undated Letters, &c. belonging to Framlinaham Gawdy^s period. (1606 to 1654-5.) 1063. William Davy to Framlingham Gawdy, Receipted account. £ s. d. Two bills paid to Mrs. Cockaine • - - 9 8 6 Allowed cousin Thos. Gawdy for his sword which Mr. Tripp had - - - - 10 0 M 2 Gawdy MSS. 180 HISTORICAL MANUSCRIPTS COxVIMISSION. Gawdy mss. £ s. d. " Due me on a former account - - - 2 8 0 „ „ six several bills - • - 2 18 7 I promised to pay to Mr Redman, which is due from my cousin Robert Gawdy - - - 1 0 0 . . . all the particular sums above written are discharged. 1064. — Dr. Jaspar Despotin to \Framlingham Gaivdy~\. ‘‘ The things which openeth in the beginning will cause some heat and dryness, as I told you, although when the stoppings are taken away this heat ceases by himself.” Hopes [Gawdy] needs nothing but good diet, exercise and good company. 1065. — Same, Bury, to same. Mrs. Lambe reports Gawdy inclining to a tertian ague, which is not a sickness worth troubling about. The ‘‘ facility of sweat show some abundance of humor,” which as Gawdy will not purge, should not at least be hindered from coming out by the skin. Might take an ordinary clyster an hour before supper every other day. In the fits drink broth in which the roots of fennell, parsley, and succory have been boiled (twice as much succory as the others together). ‘‘Decline the air till this distemper leaves you, eat nothing the ill night and give all your sadness to my patient Mr. Frank Gawdy.” 1066. — Same to same. The humor Gawdy purged was not so sharp as it was wont to be because the state of his body is altered and the melancholic humor not so hot or so plentiful as it was. May use the spleen stone if he wishes, jt will do no harm being an indifferent thing. 1067. — Jo. Dyx to Framlingham Gawdy, Has disposed of his buck at Earsham and intended to give his buck from Kenninghall to his wife but to oblige Gawdy will direct Sir Thomas Holland to let him have it. His wife and his friends must have patience for another year. 1068. — Lady Dorothy Felton to nephew Charles Gawdy (or Thomas Gawdy in his absence) [sons of Framlingham\. Asks to have the whelp sent on Monday. Charles’ not coming “ suits with all my other fortunes, cross.” 1069. — Lady Dorothy Felton to brother Framlingham Gawdy, Harling. Asks benevolence for her old servant, to be married at Ipswich. Remembrances to sister and to cousin Doll. Send Charles Gawdy, as she hopes to effect that business. 1070. — Same to same. Cannot come to Harling to night as she cannot leave her sister Rich, and has to meet her brother Bassingbourn at dinner at brother Stanhope’s to morrow, “ which I must do in respect of my boy.” Remembrances to sister and cousin Doil. 1071. — (14 August.) Henry Heveningham, Ketteringham, to Fram- lingham Gawdy, Harling. His cousin Heveningham coming from Henham, Sir John Rous sent Mr. Gawdy word that himself. Sir Robert Gawdy, Mr. Hobert, and Mr. Goulding(?) would be at Gawdy’s bouse next Saturday. HISTORICAL MANUSCRIPTS COMMISSION. 181 1072. *^22 March. Si?' John Holland^ Quiddeiihara, to Framlingham Gawdy MSS. Gawdy^ West Harling. Owing to the miscarriage of Shuckford’s son, Gawdy and Mr, Drury have taken away his licence. Asks that it may be regranted on promise of amendment. Sends award between Kent and Page. 1073. — Sir John Holland to \Framlingham Gawdy .?]. Warns his correspondent that it is reported his trained men are un- meet for service by reason of their greenness of years and lowness of stature,” so that they will not pass muster at Yarmouth. From his affection he warns his correspondent of this, lest he receive a “ public blame at the general muster.” 1074. — Sir John Holland^ Quidenham, to Framlingham Gawdy. . The bearer Okeley [?] complains of the burden Gawdy has put upon him, being no trained soldier and having no abundant estate. Better that Gawdy ‘‘ should take him off here, than we at Yarmouth.” 1075. — 25 April. Edward Moore to Framlingham Gawdy. Understanding by Mr. Abraham that Gawdy purposes to come to Thetford, notifies him that most of the company are just going to a marriage at Watton. To-morrow is Bury Fair so better not come till Wednesday or Thursday. 1076. — [25 December]. Rohei't Moulton to Framlingham Gatvdy's steward. Knowing “ your respective mind, especially to scholars, serving men, and such as are distressed,” Moulton is emboldened to ask relief among the ‘‘ gentlemen and yeomen of this worshipful house.” He is by accident a stranger without money or means, out of place or employment . . . travelling to the City of London.” He formerly served the late Sir Edward Clere as his clerk, with whom he led a happy life, but is now like a ship unrigged, without pilot, mast, sail, or rudder; unguided, unstayed, unfriended, undone.” 1077. — 15 November. Abigail Moundeford, Feltwell, to Cousin \^Framlingham Gawdy .^] . Returns an enclosed letter, with thanks for courtesy shewn her. 1078. — (6 February.) Thomas Okeley, Parham [Suff.], to [^Fram- lingham^ Gawdy. Since Gawdy was last at Sternfield [Suff.] his ‘‘poor Copy- holder” Okeley has been advised by good counsel that open wrong was done him by terrifying him about the forfeiture of his land. He denies having committed waste and will not pay 10/., but for the sake of peace will pay hi. to buy Gawdy’s good-will. Otherwise he knows what course to take and will have 5 or 6 poor men arrested about this matter. [? The homage who presented him for waste.] 1079. — Tho?nas Okeley to \^Framlingham^ Gawdy. Stanmore has commenced a suit against Okeley touching tlie house and land where Okeley lives. Requests to know Gawdy’s pleasure. 182 HISTOEICAL MANUSCRIPTS COMMISSION. gawdy mss. part III. Correspondence and Documents relating to the Family of Gawdy of West Harling (Norfolk), and their Connections from the death of Framlingham Gawdy, in 1654 to 1675. (Note.— this series of Utters the Gawdy 'period ends.) 1654-5. 1080. — [March 1654-5.] Robert Foister to [William Gawdy~\. Statement of evidence Foister can give as to John Blomefield having promised to be his brother’s surety if the late Framlingham Gawdy would lease him a farm ; this was agreed on for 5 years, with the same covenants (except one) which Framlingham had granted to Mr. Wales, a former tenant. 1081. — [March 1654-5 ?] Robert Foister^ jun., to his father Robert Foister^ Harford. A boy’s letter. Love to grandmother and sister. Wants a pair of shoes. Grandfather is well. ^ 1082. — [March 1654-5 ?] George Hobart to William Gawdy. A lady and gentleman came a dozen miles to see the things Hobart has of Gawdy’s. They offered 20^. for the glass which cost 50s. and 305. for the two lemon trees, two orange trees and 4 of the best gilt pots. This was not half what was asked. If Gawdy wishes to “ put off” his pewter, Hobart can help him to that money he required for it to Chr. Hey. 1655. 1083. — 25 [March] 1655. Robert Foister, Harling, to his master William Gawdy, Bury [Suffolk]. The wool chapmen failed in paying and none of the tenants have paid since Gawdy was at Harling. Mr. Charles has received 34/. of Mr. Duffield, which (with what Foister has received for wool) will satisfy Mr. Jermie. Mr. Bride is to be paid at Christopher Heys to- morrow week. Has had much trouble in getting Gawdy’s gocds together, the servants be all gone, but Galyord has not returned with Gawdy’s horse. If he does not return suddenly to Harling will send to his father’s for him. Mistress Gawdy goes away to-morrow w^eek and “ is very desirous to compose the business with you. Mr. Cressner “ has not paid in the 20/., but hath promised this week.” 1084. — 27 March 1655. Robert Foister [Harling] to his master William Gawdy, Bury [Suffolk]. Thos. Galyard has brought back the horse “ in good tune.” Mr. Charles is gone to pay Mr. Jermie, and Foister expects the wool- men soon and will then wait on Gawdy. “ Mistress Gawdy makes claim to the yellow rug upon the Parlor “ Chamber, but I am informed that your father lent it her, when she “ went to Kenninghall.” She also claims two new coverlets. HISTORICAL MANUSCRIPTS COMMISSION. 183 1085. — [Circ. 1655.] Mathew Snelling to \ William Gawdy'], Gawdy mss. Desires to receive his cousin’s quarterage if convenient, as he has to pay his own half year’s board to his father. 1086. — 4 May [1655]. Thomas Ogle (his lodgings next door to the “ Reyne-deere ” in Russell Street, Covent Garden) to William Gawdy. Would not trouble Gawdy sooner, but begs to tell him that his father (some 14 days before his sickness) borrowed 20/. in gold from Ogle. It will be a right to the dead and a civility to Ogle, if it is repaid, if not he had too much respect for the deceased to mention it again. 1087. -— '7 June 1655. Mathew Snelling^ London, to William Gaivdy, at Mrs. Sharp’s, Bury [Suffolk]. Snelling did not think when he left Bury that he would be kept so long. He is detained copying a fine picture of ‘‘ Princes Royals ” down to the knees which he will bring Gawdy next week. His care will then “ recover the stop that has been made ” in his cousin [John’s] drawing. Bid him keep to the pattern Snelling set him and let him know there are some very fine things coming for him to draw by. Service to Lady Duncomb and the other fine ladies. 1655-6. 1088. — 28 February 1655-6. Christopher Hey., Watton, to 'iRobert] Roister. Asks payment to bearer of his bill, as he has to make up 400/. to- morrow at Norwich. Service to Mr. Gawdy. 1089. — Annexed is receipt for 9/. on account, signed by Hey’s servant Gardener Isham. 1090. —12 March 1655-6. T\homas'\ E\jmy~\ [? Sonning, Oxford,] to \^Mistress An^ie de Grey, Bury, Sufi*.]. ‘‘ And why, forsooth, would you not call me clown yourself, but must write to another to do it for you ? . . . why, I am the only gallant of this quarter, and the divulging of this aspertion would be enough to rob you of the esteem you have here , . . Know thou art a trivial, despicable and contemptible wight and must wait your good hour when we are at leisure from more noble and considerable services. Besides two rich and lovely widows, we have here the Earl of Dover’s daughters, my Lord of Exeter is expected and the Countess of Devon- shire is to come very suddenly. A very good neigbor we have at Woodly ” [Oxfordshire] ‘‘ who has a handsome lady to her daughter, well bred, and (which pleaseth me best) sings very well. But, O the inconstancy of that which we call happiness here ! The other lady soon after I had discovered her to you was snatched from me and now I, by a kind of violence, am taken from this. My brother John who is my purse-bearer forces me to quit these old barren quarters to satisfy his desires of having my Company at Laxfield” [Suffolk]. “If I come a horse-back I intend to take Bury in my way and as I pass through your town I may allow you half an eye or so. Jack comes with me, if the good woman will venture the child so far. I cannot tell if you have heard how my sister by the help of a good tough Tertian ague has at length shaken off Mall her Cook, who is since entertained by Mrs. Blagrave. My Lady Chapman is dead, so is honest Dr. Carter.” 184 HISTORICAL MANUSCRIPTS COMMISSION. QA.VT 9Y M SS. 1091. — 18 March 1655-6. Christopher Hey to William Gawdy, Receipt for 9/. 17^. by the hands of Robert Foister, in full of the debt of the late Framlinghara Gawdy, dec*^. 1092. — [Circ. 18 March 1655-6.] Robert Foister to [^William Gawdy\ Gibbs promises the 6/., but has not yet paid. Foister has paid Hey and sold the wool at a low rate, 6^. 6c?. the stone. 1093. — 20 March 1665-6. Robert Foister [Harling] to William Gawdy, Bury [Suffolk]. Gibbs promises the rent next week. Benet has been this last week under the doctor’s hands from his own house,” but is now recovering and both he and Mr. Bridgs will pay their .rents at Lady day. Foister has received 10?. rents and paid off* Hey. All last week he was at Sternfield [Suff*.], and could only get 6/.; has arranged for Mr. Charles to receive the remainder. The orchard and garden are done to Gawdy’s order, the dove-house prospering and the sheep doing very well, in spite of the very sharp and cold weather. Foister does his endeavour to pro- vide for them and force the tenants to keep the cattle out of the grounds. Mr. Will. Canham and John Bringloe will provide for Gawdy against his coming. “ Be pleased to move Serjeant Fletcher concerning the Rivers, that you have no several, but have always been kept by the town, for they are now very earnest for the money and pretend they were advised by Counsel at the Assizes.” 1094. — [Circ. 21 March 1655-6.] Robert Foister [Harling] to his master William Gawdy, Bury [Suff.]. Goodman Bringlo and his son bid very low for the farm, 75?. a year. ‘‘I have satisfied him concerning the bettering of the several, and how beneficial it will be to him. I have alleged that town charges are taken off him.” Another will deal for 10?. a year abatement ; some reduction must be made “ in regard it lie all upon your corn.” Bridgs and Benet will pay next week. Can send pigeons by Benet if desired. 1656. X095. — 22 April 1656. Christopher Hey, Watton, to William Gawdy, of West Harling. General acquittance by Hey of all bills, debts, &c. 1096. 29 April 1656. George Dey, Norwich, to William Gawdy, Receipt for 7?. for physic “ appointed for Mr. Framlingham Gawdy, esq., late dec<^ per Doctor Browne. 1097. — 8 May 1656. Mary Rous [Sternfieid] to William Gawdy, Bury [Suffolk]. Goodman Knight is arrested at suit of one Mr. Aid (?) and goes to jail on Monday unless he can pay. He wishes to sell 5 buds (?), 8 sheep and his colt to Goodman Stannard, but cannot without your ” consent. Sir John thinks there is enough stock, but “you” had better come and select stock to answer the rent so that Knight can sell the rest. Remembrances to “ my cousins your brothers.” HISTORICAL MANUSCRIPTS COMMISSION. 185 1098. — 12 June 1656. Henry Davy to kinsman \ William~\ Gawdy [Elliiigham]. Has received Gawdy ’s two letters about his chariot and has delivered them to the Coachman [? Coach-builder]. Remembrances to friends at Elliugham. 1099. — [26 .^] dune 1656. Henry Davy to nephew (or cousin) [ William^ Gawdy. Davy has seen the chariot and the coachman promised it should be ready next day by 9 o’clock to go by the carrier. Davy pointed out that it wanted divers things doing to it, besides the painting, which could not dry in time so that it would gather dust by the road. This the man confessed, and Davy told him to leave it till next week. • The boots and shoes from Gawdy’s shoemaker can go in the chariot. Davy has received the box of plate, but has been too busy yet to sell it. Asks Gawdy to reconsider his directions about tying his box to the chariot, ‘‘ I am afraid it will wrong it.” Cannot get anything of the Coachman [? any reduc- tion], he says he does not get 20^/. by the chariot. 1100. — 3 July 1656. Same to same. Has received Gawdy’s two letters. The chariot has gone by the carrier ; in it are the boots, &c. and a belt for “ my cousin Framlingham Gawdy.” 1101. — 25 August 1656. James Reynolds, Hengrave, to kinsman William Gawdy, at Harling or else- where. Has no use at present “ for such a sum,” which he will gladly leave in Gawdy’s hands. Did not get the letter, so could not leave an answer at Mrs. Sharp’s. 1102. -—22 October 1656. Jo. Howse, Carlton Rode, to William Gatvdy, Bury, ‘‘ he lives near the Angel Hill and is a sojourner [?] there.” Howse waited on the lady yesterday,. but the proposition concerning Sir Thos. Hatton’s son now pending, could get no full satisfaction. She said Gawdy might take exception “because there was propositions for her other daughter for him of Crowshall, but it was after the proposition for Mr. Needham.” This Howse believes is true. Service to Gawdy and “ my young master.” 1103. — 24 October 1656. Henry Davy to S^William Gawdy, Bury]. Has bespoken shoes, which will not be ready till next week. Please pay the 14/. to Henry’s cousin Davy at Bury. 1104. — 13 November 1656. Thomas Roberts to William Gawdy. Receipt for 10/. 12^. Oc?. on bond. 1105. — 5 December^ 1656. Thomas Lany, Laxfield [Suffolk], to Cousin Mrs. Anne de Grey, Bury. “ Since I lately heard of the death of that imcomparable man . . Mr. Saxby, of Sonning [Oxfordshire], my mind has been like an un- tuned lute, it sends forth none but confused and jarring notes. Sorrow has got the upper hand . . . Methinks now I am under a kind of sequestration, for you know my friends are my greatest revenue, and he 18G HISTORICAL MANUSCRIPTS COMMISSION. Gawdy mss. a very great part of my friends. But what is my loss to that of the church, to that of his wife and 9 children, to that of the town of Sonning ? which, of a fair village, by the fall of this reverend oak is become bleak and unpleasant. ‘‘ But truly (setting one or two families aside) though they stand in need of pity they do not deserve it, but rather the curse of a Sectarian, dunstical [sic] covetous Presbyterian successor, for their want of respect to him whom God had plentifully endowed with the contrary virtues.” Asks particulars of his death and burial, &c. if “my brother Barker” has informed Mrs. de Grey of them. Service 'to my lady ; “ pray send me the old, very old piece of a book I gave you to keep for me, it has too long disgraced your study.” 1657. 1106. — 7 May 1657. Alice Pell, the new Exchange, London, ‘‘ at the sign of the Holy Lamb, below stairs,” to William Gaicdy, at Mrs. Sharp’s, Bury. Sends 8 bands, &c. (as below). As for the laced linen, she could not do it, there was a quarter of a yard short and the lace could not be matched, so she returns it. Her shop is the Holy Lamb, the next shop to Mr. Hanbury, the hosier. 8 holland bands and cuffs at 7^. - - £2 16 0 6 pair of boot -hose at7^. - - - 220 Cambric and making laced bands and cuffs - 5 0 4 pair of band strings • - - - - 1 3 0 £6 6 0 [Endorsed “ discharged by my uncle Henry Davy, 14 Dec. 1657.”] 1107. — 4 June 1657. Robert Daye, Middle Temple, [London] to “ the honourable and truly virtuous the Lady Elizabeth de Grey, at her house in St. Edmond’s, Bury.” Daye is bold to visit Bury before his time, and has to beg her Ladyship’s entrustment with a new score before T have discharged my former debt, thus I tally without cancelling, thus I receive without returning, and what a strange kind of audit and account is this ! Or upon or (and so are your Ladyship’s favours golden and weighty indeed) I confess is very false heraldry, but no doubt ’tis true transcendent courtesy. “ Your brother Madam, is our Treasurer,” [requests her letters to him for permission for Daye to go to Bury ?] “ My words, alas, would be but a cipher, mine but a mute, mine but a blank ; yours a real figure in the Arithmetic, yours a letter in the alphabet, your Ladyship’s a capital Name in the Grand Calendar of his account.” [Signs, “ yours exceedingly much obliged kinsman.”] Service to daughter, Mrs. Anne de Grey. 1108. 16 August 1657. Barbara Hawtrey to her sisiQV Mistress Anne de Grey, Sends service to her uncle Lany, from whom I received a charge of many lines, but desire a treaty till next or t’other week, for my head- j)iece is so foul that it cannot perform any handsome execution. I cannot be very sorry for your loss, for I have had a greater ; my tailor (who I had a very good opinion of) hath taken in, in my name at our HISTORICAL MANUSCRIPTS COMMISSION. 187 shop 5/. or 6/. worth of silks for his own use, and about 3/. for my Gawdy MSS, sister Hawtrey’s name, and is gone I kno^v not whither. This will I think prevent my having a new gown to wait on you with. Notwith- standing all this if myself and family be well, and my foot give me leave (which hath now somethiug breeding on it and makes me go lame) I intend for London with my sister Cletherow,” &c. 1109. — 21 October 1657. Henry Davy [London] to William Gawdy. Hopes Gawdy has received the cloth Davy sent him. Please pay the money to brother William Davy. 1110. — 5 November 1657. Same to same. Sends 3 yards of cloth : the baize to line the cloak cannot be got to match in London. Please pay brother William before he comes to London, as he has to pay money in the country for Henry. Davy gave Gawdy ’s letter to cousin Bass, who is gone to France, only staying 3 or 4 days in London. He returned the money by the same merchant Sir Henry recommended p]. Gawdy’s rent is paid at Eaton College. 1658. 1111. — 6 June [1658?]. Anne Hawtrey Lee to sister \^Mrs. Anne de Grey, Bury]. Is unwilling to leave the town without giving her sister notice that ^‘thy prayers may go with me to Rislip” [?]. Looks for the coach on Saturday. All things are concluded with Mr. Row and Cousin Jones, who will be married suddenly. Wishes there was as much certainty of her well-doing, the match but small for her fortune, ‘‘ and he a sparkish man, loves to live well.” Brother and sister Rogers accompany them, houses are very scarce and he is willing to settle at the end of the town. Service to my lady and brother Gawdy. Mr. Fram: was very well, he came to take his leave last week. 1112. — 20 July 1658. Mary Rous, Kettishall, to [ William Gaivdy']. Hears that Goody Pettit gives out that her son Robert Drane shall continue the farm if “ you ” do not take her son Edmund Newson as tenant ; or some one who will give Drane 20/. for it. Both sons are coming this day about it to you.” Others are deterred from offering by their ‘‘ big words.” If it were to let from Michaelmas twelvemonth (instead of this Michaelmas) Copland would take it, and in the meantime Mary Rous will rent it herself giving security for the rent on her stock and crop. 1113. — 25 October 1658. Anne Hawtrey Lee to sister Anne de Grey. ‘‘This last letter very well pacified my anger ... I won’t challenge thy affection, but have a better opinion of thee than thou hadst of me, and think as well of Prince Morrice [sic] as ever I did, and all that belongs to it, and wish myself almost as near to it as the bed is every night, and then thou shalt see how much I am his humble servant.” Is looking out a nurse in obedience to Mr. Lee’s desires, and wishes she could think so slightly of what she has to go through as Anne does. Would much like her sister’s “ sweet company ” at that time, but must be content to remain “ at this great distance.” Thanks Mrs. Green for her care of the butter. Service to my lady, Mr. Laney, Jack Gawdy 188 HISTORICAL MANUSCRIPTS COMMISSION. Gawdt mss. and the rest of my acquaintance,” Mr. Lee and brother Ned send service. 1114. — 19 November 1658. James Simson to William Gawdy. Sends Mr. William’s suit and coat. ‘‘ I do not question their fit dimensions, for I had a more exact proportion of him according to order.” 1115. — [? Circ. 1658.] Mary Simson to William Gawdy, Esq., at Mr. Robert Sharp’s, Bury, [Sufiblk]. Will try to give content according to instructions, but they wear them broad, most extreme broad [?], but you may wear them as you please.” Hopes Gawdy has not yet disposed of his old shirts. Will send the bands with the gloves and strings. 1658-9. 1116. — 22 March 1658-9. William Davy [London] to Cousin \Williani\ Gawdy. Has paid Gaw^dy’s Eton rent due at Lady-day, near 43/., and will send the college acquittance for the Mich, rent, as the bursar talks of some small arrear then due. Failed to see Sir Robert Drury at his lodging, about the rent charge of Garboldisham. Will show Gawdy a discharge of all arrears thereof to Mich. 1656. Wishes to hear when Gawdy comes to Harling. Well wishes to self and children. 1659. 1117. — 9 April 1659. William. Gawdy to Sir John Duncombe, Knight (both of Bury). Bond in penal sum of 200/. to secure payment of 103/. on 10 Oct. 1659. AVitness William Cropley, Nich, Gyrling. Endorsed, “ please pay to Mr. Cropley Duncombe of Bury, 19 Sept. 1659.” 1118. — 19 May 1659. \^Framlingham?'\ Gawdy to hrother William Gawdy, at Mrs. Sharp’s house in Bury, [Suffolk]. Has received William’s letter [about Bassingbourn Gawdy ’s (?) not paying a debt] and is glad the crime is no worse. Will certainly write to him, if William’s uncle Davy can direct the letter. Asks William to be cautious not to prejudice him, pray consider what a young man is abroad without credit, where peradventure he may starve or meet with unknown calamities for want of trust,” &c. ‘‘ Remember he is a young man, and you have nothing else to find fault with him for.” Hopes to be at Crowshall after Whitsuntide. 1119. — 21 October 1659. Edward Bfiggs, Honingham, to William Gawdy, at his lodgings at Mr. Sharp’s, Bury. Asks for time till Candlemas to pay his [rent ?], the harvest has been tedious and it would be labour in vain to try and borrow it. 1120. — 22 December 1659. Henry Davy to nephew William Gawdy, Mrs. Sharp’s house. Bury. Has sent the cloth, &c., by Bury carts. Has returned the 50/. into France for my cousin Bass.” HISTORICAL MANUSCRIPTS COMMISSION. 189 4 yards and half an ell of cloth at 26s. £5 15 8 Gawdy MSS. 5 yards of baize at 35. 4t/. - - - - - 0 16 8 * 6 12 4 [Added in another hand] “ bringing down ” Cropley’s bill - 0 1 0 - 2 17 10 Making 0 14 6 £10 5 8 1660. 1121. — [Before May 1660.] Do. Leeke to Bassinghoiirn Gawdy, or in his absence to [his brother] Charles Gawdy, Harling. Mrs. Leeke’s affairs concerning her tenant Salter (who owes 5 half year’s rent) have been ill handled by a careless or dishonest attorney. She therefore sends the bearer, Mr. Butt, whom she can trust, to follow her business. Begs help for him (as he is a stranger), especially if he should need an attorney, bailiff, or some honest countrymen to help him. If Butt collects the rent, will Gawdy keep it till she comes ; and if he needs money ; please advance it 1o him. Service to brother Charles, ‘‘ whose help I beg,” and your sister. [Endorsed with Charles Gawdy ’s account of wages paid at washing and sheep clipping at Harling and Eccles, the laborers being divided into washers, clippers, the thrower into the wash-pot, the carriers, the wool-gatherers, the branders and the winders.] 1122. — 24 May 1660. Do. Leehe [?] to Charles Gawdy ^ West Harling. “ S^\eet Mr. Gawdy, your brother [William] and cousin are very well at the Hague, where the States of Holland entertain the King and all that are come out of England. The King and Duke of York knew your cousin, and are extremely kind to him. My Lord Monk went yesterday to meet the King, ’tis thought he will be landed as last night or this morning at Dover.” Mr. Salter has given satisfaction, so get his bond back from the [? bailiff or bail] as it would prejudice him if it were returned to London. Service to Charles’ wife, to Bass, and to Mr. Thomas. 1123. — 18 June 1660. Do. Leeke to [^Charles Gaicdy, Harling]. Salter, her tenant, will not take a new lease. The heirs of the Sow- wells will join with her and Lady Hart to grant a lease for 7, 11, or 21 years. Supposes it should be “ set up in papers in the market towns,” and asks Charles’ help to get a tenant. “ My hay is let for 121/. a year, and my lady Hart’s for as much, the quit rents are 11/. 16^. a year besides.” Will be vacant Michaelmas 1661. Service to Charles’ wife and brothers. 1124. — 15 October 1660. Robert Hornebye, of Botesdale [Suffolk], to William Gawdy. of Harling. Acknowledgment of Hornebye’s indebtedness in 185. Witness, Thomas Pell, John Howse. 1125. — 29 November 1660. Bassingbourn Gaiody, of West Harling, Esq., to William Davy, of Elling- ham, Magna, gent. Bond in penal sum of 120/., to secure payment of 101/. to Davy, on 1 February next. Witness William Gawdy, Ed. Ireland. 190 HISTORICAL MANUSCRIPTS COMMISSION. GAvrrT MSS. 1126. — 8 December 1660. Cressij Tasburgh, Bodney, to [? Fram- lingham or Charles Gawdy. Tasburgh was told by Sir Ralph Skipworth 10 days ago to write “ to my brother Jack about the election of your brother, Mr. William Gawdy, in one of Mr. Howard’s boroughs.” Jack will do all he can, but advises that William should write direct to Mi\ Howard, ‘^disclaiming any interest of his own to be considerable.” Let my Lord Richardson and Sir Philip Woodhouse deliver this letter, giving Jack notice that he may be at Mr. Howard’s elbow. “ My service to your fraternity.” 1127. — 24 December 1660. Robert Ayrs to Thomas Gawdy, Authority to pay 40^. (on account of score of malt delivered by Ayrs, at Crowshall) to Mr. Charles Gawdy, for Mr. Daniel Reve. ( vSeptem 1128 -ber 1660. Sir John Holland [London] to kinsman William Gawdy Novo or ( [ Decern J Sir John was glad to hear what was done "at the meeting of the Deputy Lieutenants at Norwich, and also that Gawdy was one of their number. If Sir William Doyly laid down his pretences to Depwade Hundred, Sir John designed his cousin Knyvet to command that com- pany, and be his Lieutenant-Colonel, as his father was. He also meant (if the old practice of letting Colonels chose their own officers continued) to make Gawdy Captain of Shropham and Guiltcross, and Major (as his father was). The rule of seniority was not observed in Gawdy’s father’s time, “ nor shall it be now.” Desires to know if this will be acceptable before he makes out his list. If parliament dissolves at the prefixed time, Sir John may spend part of Christmas in Suffolk. [Men- tions his having been “ beyond sea.”] 1660-1. 1129. — 15 January 1660-1. Sir John London, to William Gawdy, Bury. Expected to have received the names of Gawdy’s Lieutenant and Ensign, so that he could have taken out all the Commissions, “ blanks are not to be expected. . . I doubt not but you will now look so far into the military Art that you will enable yourself to discharge the active place of a Major, whose office it is to draw up the Regiment upon all occasions, and to see all words of command to be observed through the Regiment, and I believe we shall muster by Regiments in the Spring.” May have to get a new deputy lieutenant [?] so wishes to quicken his officers that no more may lie upon his own hand than is proper as Colonel. 1130. — 12 March 1660-1. Edward Dr ewett, Oxburgh, to friend Charles Gawdy, Harling Hall. Asks Gawdy to receive from Sir Robt. Drury for him 40/., four years arrears due last Michaelmas, and 5/. rent due Lady-day. Drewett will attend at Harling for the money about 8 April. 113 ], — 23 March 1660-1. John Ming ay [Norwich?] io\Framling- ham or Charles Gawdy ?'] Is much honored by the proposed visit of “ your brother ” [? William] begs his correspondent to come also at the election. Would have taken it an even greater honour if they had commanded that “ due debt with- out any notice.” HISTORICAL MANUSCRIPTS COMMISSION, 191 1132. — 23 March 1660-1. William Gaivdy, of West Hading, to Sir Thomas Harvey^ of Bury, [Suf- folk]. Bond in penal sum of 100/., to secure payment of 50/. 15^., on 24 June next, at William Cropley’s house in the “ Cookerowe,” in Bury. Witness Roger Kerington, Nich. Gryrling. [About this time William’s eldest son, Bassingbourn, died in London.] 1661. 1133. — 1 April 1661. Edward Peck [Temple] to William Gawdy, at his house in Bury (leave this at Mr. Sharp’s house). The best expedient for the chamber that was Gawdy’s sons would be to desire leave of the house that some relation (the nearer the better) may be admitted. If not too late (by reason of any promise made by the Treasurer, Mr. Goddard), this may be done for 60/. at most, pro- ably less, and the nominee can then sell it. Send the name of the person who shall really have it will do his best. or who is to act as a trustee, and Peck 1134. — 29 April 1661 Same to same [London]. Desires to see Gawdy that day or next on the business. 1135. — [30 April 1661 ?] Henry North [Mildenhall, Sutfolk ?] to William Gawdy, Esq., M.P., West- minster. Thanks Gawdy for finding him a lodging near the Golden Lion in the Strand, there being no part of the town more to his liking, unless he could be nearer Gawdy and Sir Edmund Poley [M.P. jfbr Bury]. Possibly Sir Edmund has got a lodging for North, if he has not, please secure this for the 14th of the next month, when ‘‘ my brother Holland ” is to call for North. Son Harry and the girls send their service. Gawdy’s neighbour at Bury, Sir William Russell, died last Monday night. 1136. — 3 May 1661. Henry Davy, London, to William Gawdy. [Endorsed “ Uncle Henry Davy’s bills for the children.”] Paid Mrs. Gawdy - £ 15 s. 2 d. 0 „ Jack Gawdy’s master - - 16 5 0 „ Mr, Symson (tailor) - - 5 0 0 „ for torches - - 0 16 0 „ for candles _ - - _ - 0 4 6 Delivered your man to go post into Norfolk - - 1 10 0 Paid for two coffins - - - 3 8 6 for putting my cousin Bass into a coffin - 0 1 0 ,3 to our beadle to look to the pall and attending at the burial ----- 0 1 0 „ to the clerk in the Temple for duties due church _ - - _ to the 9 13 0 „ to our maids - * 1 0 0 „ for William Gawdy’s commons - - 1 15 0 Gawdy MSS. 192 HISTORICAL MANUSCRIPTS COMMISSION. Gawdy mss. £ s. d. Paid Mrs. Gawdy’s maids - - - - 1 10 0 >> Mrs. Gawdy - - - . - 24 3 6 55 the haberdasher ... - 39 10 0 55 for rosemary - - - - - 0 1 0 55 for wine at the Horn Tavern - 2 5 0 55 „ „ “ Pope’s Head ” - - 2 5 0 55 to the herald[ic] painter - 2 12 0 55 the porter for bringing the plate - 0 1 0 55 for letters - - 0 3 6 55 Jack’s master when he went Out of town . - 17 0 0 55 Mr. Symson - - - - - 5 0 0 55 Dr. Denton - 10 0 0 55 the wax-chandler - - . - 4 0 0 55 the minister of the Temple for going to my cousin Bass - - 0 10 0 £164 5 0 £ s. d. Received of a merchant a bag sealed up - 31 6 11 „ of my cousin Webb - 50 0 0 „ for plate - - - - - 35 0 0 „ by bill of exchange - - 50 0 0 £166 6 11 [Account is receipted as of 3 May.] 1137. — 11 June 1661. John Eai'le, Burnham Market, to [ ?], Encloses Mr. Mandey’s letters in relation to Lakenham. Hopes to be in London on Saturday to receive his correspondent’s commands. 1138. — 4 July 1661. William Gawdy, of Harling, to John Hervey, of Ickworth [Suffolk], Esq. Acknowledgement of Grawdy’s indebtedness in 70/., witness, William Bell. 1139. — 30 July 1661. William Davy to cousin Charles Gawdy. Asks payment of 9/. 10^. due him by Will. Gawdy. [Endorsed with memo, of 105 lambs, 20/., 28 crones, 5/. 12^., and other rough calculations.] 1140. — [Circ. July 1661.] Henry Davy to kinsman {William Gawdy~\. The gentlemen in the Temple has never paid the 110/. [.^^] for Gawdy’s chamber there, and Davy does not think “ they ” mean to have it. Has not heard from them since Gawdy went and does not know where they live. 1141. 31 July 1661. Sir John Holland^ London, to William Gav)dy, at the Abbey in Bury St. Edmund’s, Suffolk. Since “ you left us on Monday last the Bill we sent up to the Lords to prevent the printing of seditious books was returned to us with a proviso to exempt the houses of the Peers from search.” At a conference the Commons declined to add fo the privileges of the Lords, which were attached to their persons, not their houses or estates. HISTORICAL MANUSCRIPTS COMMISSION. 193 They also argued that the houses of commoners were as free from such * Gawdt mss. search now as those of the peers. After a free conference and the Lords vainly laboring to “ convince us of the reasonableness of this provisi) ” the Commons at another conference ‘‘ answer the reasons by the Solicitor and adhere : which warmed the Lords, they having vouched some precedents (as they thought) . . . and at another conference . . ray Lord Privy Seal who managed all these conferences declared to adhere . . and offered us the Bill which was refused to be received, they being possessed of it and offering to deliver it without any alteration. Whereupon the Lord Privy Seal threw it down upon the table, where we left it and where possibly you may find it on the 20 of Nov. to which day Parliament is adjourned.” On Tuesday morning the Lords desired a conference on the Bill for the Reparation of the highways about St. James and Piccadilly, ‘‘when we found the [other] Bill upon the Table in the painted chamber, of which neither the Lords nor we took any notice.” The Lords had originated and sent doAvn a Bill of their own about the levying of rates for these roads, to which the Commons excepted a's being matter of taxation, and brought in a bill of their own. The Lords now desired a proviso saving their rights [to bring in such bills] which was so altered by the Commons on Tuesday as to mean next to nothing “and at a conference whilst the King was come to the tlouse'and retired into the lodgings we returned this proviso so amended, which the Lords after some debate laid by and entered a saving in their Journal-Book and so we were sent for by the King . . . Mr. Speaker made an elegant speech and presented his Majesty with the Bill for the levying of the arrears of the excise, which may be worth to him (if all dues can be got up) near 200,000/. as Birch reports, who best understands it.” . . . “ The oldest parliament man alive cannot give such another instance that a bill should be left by both Houses upon the table at a conference. ... I hope before we meet again (the dog days being over, and that %ve have all taken the fresh air, which I am going to fetch wdthin very few days beyond the seas) we shall cool, and so meet in better temper.” The king’s revenue being yet unsettled, a good intelligence between the Houses is desirable, otherwise the King may be persuaded and enforced to call a new Parliament. Holland has taken leave of the King and procured a pass for his journey and return with wife, family, and house- hold stuff without search or molestation. He supplied Gawdy’s place at Mr. Harvye’s [? Harryes] one evening “ where we were engaged in prattle until twelve.” 1142. — 9 September 1661. Martha Breicster, Lanshull [? ] to William Gawdy, Bury. Asks for payment of “ your son’s quarter,” a fortnight’s board over, and 7s. 8r7. laid out for him for linen, &c., in all 4/. 8s. 8/7. Understands Gawdy questions the spoon and the linen, “ Sir, -when I lived first in the North Gate Street you sent your man Elett [?] to me to know whether I would board your sons at the same rate 1 had formerly done, and I told him if I might have 2 pairs of sheets and for ea^h of them a spoon I should be contented.” Thinks she might challenge the return of the other spoon, rather than give up this. 1143. — 27 September 1661. Same to same. Receipt for 4/. 8^. Sd. received of Edward Gregory, u 19269. N 194 HISTORICAL MANUSCRIPTS COMMISSION. MSS, 1144. — 5 December [1661], Barbara Haw trey to sister Anne de Grey. Barbara never heard any ill of the gentleman. Brother Ned has enquired of one Mr. Martin (the suitor’s neighbour) from whom Bar- bara buys cloth, he gives a good account of him. Has received 2 letters which she sends to her mother. Does not like to advise, having been unfortunate in the like business of others, but thinks Anne’s own inclina- tions had better be followed. Mr. Allington is, in all friends’ accounts^ a better match than Jack Gawdy.” 1145. — 5 December 1661. Thomas Laney to \_Anne de Grey']. Advises her that her friends show their respect to her by being zealous for or against the suitor, when they do not intend their own advantage. Cousin Barker is an honest man and true friend, but was never Laney’s privy Counsellor. Is confident your friend ” will go back to her old opinion and prefer the other man when she understands Sir John [Duncombe] is of his namesake’s side. ‘‘ That which you say has filled your town is like Eodger’s tobacco, it moveth in sundry places and tumbles up and down London and West- minster also. Heaven keep it from a public debate in the house of Commons ! Many of the members I know are pleased to think them- selves concerned in- it.” Sir John Dun [combe] said he was desired from Bury to enquire into the citizens’ estate, but can tell no more than his intimate friend John Harvey reported. W. A[llington] is the only man who can correctly estimate it. He has enough to make Anne happy, if she could be satisfied in other particulars. Sir John has talked to Mr. Gawdy, and thinks my Lady broke off the former proposal for eJack Gawdy upon an unusual and unreasonable demand. Suggests that in such a less material and accidental point she should be governed by custom ; ask Mr. Maltard or any other they can trust. If they come to this opinion “ let me know it and Jack shall soon be your humble servant.” Has no leisure to buy her books. 1146. — [Circ. 5 December 1661.] Barbara Hawtrey to sister Mrs. Ann de Grey, at Lady de Grey’s, Bury [Suffolk]. Ann’s last letter moved Barbara to pity, and she has made every enquiry about the gentleman’s lepute in London ; has no certain news but is hard to believe his estate is so great. Did he not have a partner, one Baker, two years ago, or let part of his shop to him which sounds not very well.” She will write definitely on Thursday, which Anne will get Saturday. Wonders at nothing but Anne’s ‘‘ condescension to the City, where certainly they live well. . . . “ I admire he doth not offer to purchase land,” supposes he wishes to avoid office in the City. 1147. — 14 December 1661. Edward Drewett,Oxb\xvg\\,io {^Charles Gaivdy, Harling], Bequest Gawdy to collect 20/. rent due INlichaelmas from [Sir Robert Drury’s tenant, Mr. Howse]. 1661-2. 1148. — 4 January 1661-2. Same, Oxburgh, to ^Same, Harling]. Understands by Mr. Bunce [?] that Gawdy gave Howse time, and that it is doubtful if Drewett would find Gawdy at home if he came for the money. Asks word whether the money is to hand. IIISTOIIICAL MANUSCRIPTS COMMISSION. 195 Send letter by one Precious who comes from Harling to SwafFbam Gawdt MSS. market every Saturday to buy hemp [‘‘ hympe”]; he can leave it at ' William Bell’s, the Spurrier, at SwatFham. 1149. — 20 January 1661-2. Robert Duxe to his landlord Charles Gawdy. Sends this bearer on purpose to speed Sir Thomas Smyth’s letter. Asks help in the difference between himself and fellow-parisliioners and Mr. Pous. Pons declares for tithe of broom-wood burnt in town for bricks and for herbige ” of horses and colts which was never paid before. They are sworn to answer particulars in the Spiritual Court. ‘‘ He refuseth references, saying to one of us ‘ Shall I refer it to another man to determine whether my coat on my back be mine own or another’s ?’”... “I beseech yon leave me not in a labarynth.” 1150. — 13 February 1661-2. T\_homas'] L\_anij~\ to cousin Mrs, Anne de Grey, Bury [Suffolk]. Lany heard of Anne’s return from Norfolk by his brother Franklin, and (by another hand) of the ne w servant she has. It was Mr. Gawdy told him this, “ and in truth, Coz, he did it with a great deal of con- cern as if it had been the breakneck of all his hopes and designs.” He was most anxious to match his son and to you before any other.” Will send the books wanted, “ a very proper entertainment for Lent,” Anne will find nothing so good in Dr. Sanderson as she has already in Bishop Andrewes, “ whose sermons sure will outlast all others.” [In postscript.] Since getting her second letter, Laii}^, to appease the storm raised in yon by my cousin Cis,” got up earlier than usual to pro- cure the books. The impression of Dr. Hamond’s life is all sold off, but the Bishop this week comes down to you in the waggon, and I hope brings his blessing with him.” Sir Robert Clinch’s daughter (that lived in London) was buried yesternight. [On separate slip] : The Queen of Bohemia died last night. Pray send the Holy Court and Clemens Alexandrinns, both folios — send them as the Bishop comes, wrapt up in brown paper. 115J._._4 March 1661-2. James Simson [tailor] to William Gawdy, of Harling. Receipt for 41/. in full of all debts, &c. 1662. 1152. — 1 May 1662. Jo, Tashurgh, Arundel House, to William Gawdy, at Mr. Sharpy's house, Bury [Suffolk]. On his return from Dover, Tasburgli found Gawdy’s letter. He is sensible of Dr. Stephen’s misfortune about the Parsonage of Wells. It Avas an accident unexpected by all. “ If a man dies and revives again Ave must ascribe it to the providence of God.” There are many suitors to Dr. Lewin for the living ; Tasburgh will be very willing to back Gawdy’s recommendations to Dr. Lewin. 1153. — 3 July 1662. Sir John Holland, London, to William Gaicdy, Bury [Suffolk]. “ Dear Major,” Sir John Holland has received Gawdy’s letter but not the news he expected, viz., “the assurance of your son’s marriage and your resolution to retire from the pleasures of Bury to those of i\ 2 196 HISTORICAL MANUSCRIPTS COMMISSION. mss. Harling,” which would be ‘‘an invitation of great force ” to Sir John, who hopes to make himself of the neighbourhood next year. Sir John is vexed that his name was left out of the Commission for the regulating of the Corporations, on which Gawdy has been acting, “Touching the scruple upon the Commission which occasioned your adjournment, it is fit to be concealed what you can, even for your own sakes.” The Commission was sent up express to Sir John, who has had it amended and new sealed, it was but a slip of the clerk. It is now returned to Lord Townshend. About 3 weeks since there was a current report of “ our re-assembling before the 28th February, but I thank God wilh you we hear no more of that. Sir John Duneombe . . tells me they are full of faction and division at Court, but I rvill not forestall him with his own news . . . The Earl of Bristol is again ours, newly departed from Rome to us, God keep him with us ! ” Sir John sets out for Norfolk about Monday week. If he comes down with his Dutch mares he will take but short journeys, but if he can buy geldings will come quicker in a chariot. Asks Gawdy to call for him at Quidenham to go together to Norwich Assizes. My Lord Townshend desired Sir John to come direct to Rainhani and would send his coach to Thetford to meet him, but Sir John must take Quidenham on his way. 1154. — 11 November 1662. John Uowse, Buck[enham], to * [ William Gawdy\ Has been laid up with a fever or ague. “ The attornies [are] all going now for London and I must despatch all before they go.” Has often spoken to Bringloe to have his suit stayed. The Muster Roll for Shropham hundred is not yet done ; there is no great haste. Sir John Knyvet after appointing a day to muster has put it off and Sir Robert Kemp has done nothing “ but upon the old account.” [Postscript.] “ Mr. Lovell tells me of trouble in London ” [Ensign Tongue’s rising] “ which I heard not of before, for I have been very sick, but I will hasten the business.” 1155. — 5 December 1662. Aug\iistine\ Briggs^ Norwich, to William Gawdy, Bury Abbey. Sends 2 lbs. of Tobacco “ special Spanish Snesh [.^] ” 1/. 1662-3. 1156. — 2 February [1662-3 or earlier]. Thomas Hervey,io William Gawdy, Esq., the Abbey, Bury [Suffolk]. Would gladly leave the 40/. in Gawdy’s hands, but cannot do so, having engaged himself to others. Service to Mr. Holland. [After *Tuly 1662 and before June 1663, John Gawdy married Anne de Grey, daughter of Sir Robert de Grey of Merton.] 1663. 1157. — 6 June 1663. Peregrine Tasburgh, Bodney, to [^Charles Gawdy, Harling ?]. Tasburgli’s brothers are absent, and will answer the letter next week. [Endorsed Avith a rough account (? Charles Gawdy’s of rents received from 12th February 1662-3 to 12th June 1663, viz., 6 sums amounting HISTOEIOAL MANUSCRIPTS COMMISSION. 197 to 317/. received, aad 8 sums amounting to 311/. 12^. disbursed* Gtawdy mss. “ Gufling owes me 1/.”] — [13 July 1663. William Gawdy made a Baronet — first so styled in letter of 2 October, post.] 1158. — 27 August 1663. Thomas Laney, Westminster, to Cousin Anne Gawdy [nee de Grey]. Laney has to-day returned from Buckden [Hunts.] “ the only place now where the Bishop of Lincoln [Benjamin Lany, formerly Bishop of Peterborough, afterwards of Ely] “ has a house standing fit to receive him. We have been there 3 weeks and are now come to our old dwelling in Westminster from whence before Michaelmas we remove again to Buckden,” till Parliament sits. Although Buckden is but 30 miles or so from Mrs. Gawdy “ the conveyance for letters Vv^ill be nothing so speedy as now.” Would like to hear of her condition not only from the contagion of the place you live in, but from the - hopeful burden you carry.” Pemember that others besides her “very loving husband,” will be glad to hear of her. “Whilst I am writing Pram. [Gawdy] salutes me bonny and blithe : he tells me my cousin Gawdy has not been well but now is brave. He has been this afternoon at Mrs. Lees, it seems she is gone to Buislip [Haw- trey’s seat, Middlesex]. Petty Bestbeer he found at home and she told him Mrs. Betty Jermyn is married. Pram, would very gladly hear from his brother or you or grandmother.” 1159. --15 [?] September 1663. John Harivyne, Pakenham, to Mr. Gawdy. Desires payment of 21/. due him, or part at least to enable him to pay his harvestmen, &c. Do not “ disrespect the messenger, Pobert Taylor, my shepherd.” 1160. — 29 September 1663. W. Doull, London, to William Gawdy, Bury. Penews the application be made 3 weeks ago by my Lord Callaii (“ who is in Suffolk ”) that Gawdy would pay 40/. due by his son [Bassingbourn] of worthy money. Had “your son lived to see me in England . . . the payment of that money would have been the least civility he would have shown me.” Nothing but ihis stays Doull from returning to France. “ I am lodged at the great Pearl in James Street, in Govent Garden.” Begs not to be kept waiting for an answer. [Post-mark / l ^ 29 y 1161. — 2 October 1663. W. Doidl, London, to Sir William Gawdy, Knight and Baronet, Bury, [Suffolk.] My Lord Callan informs Doull he has seen Gawdy, who will soon be in town and satisfy Doull, whereupon he gave up Gawdy’s son’s bond. Begs to be dispatched as soon as possible. [Post-mark ( .] t 3 J 1162. — 3 November 1663. R. Dey to friend Charles Gawdy. Cannot meet Gawdy at Carleton on Wednesday, having appointed a Court and Leet. Will Thursdciy suit ? (ctAWDt mss, 3 98 HISTORICAL MA^^USCRIPTS COMMISSION. [Endorsed with Memo, of Charles Gawdy’s accounts — wages calcu- lated at 10c?, a day. Receipts to 10th December 1663 for Crones, &c. 47?. 9^. Ic?., disbursements 37?. 155. lO^c?.] 1163. — 18 November 1663. George Freeman^ London, to Sir William Gawdy^ Bury St. Ed- monds [Sulfolk]. Has received Gawdy’s letter with enclosure for Mr. Bull, “ I was at Mr. Lilly’s about four days ago with Mr. •Framlingham and he said he liked his drawing very well and that he was much mended but did not do with freedom enough which cannot come but v/ith time and practice, for now he hath pretty well learned to handle his crayon.” Intends to set him to draw from plaster figures, ‘‘ for there must be a method observed that he may learn to be excellent without intangling of his judgment.” I'his must be done by degrees, the opposite course ‘‘ canseth many to take a bad manner or else to despair through the difficulty of attaining to it. Mr. Lilly . . . told me lie would write to you . . , he is very desirous he [Framlingham] should be perfect in his drawing, it being the chief ground of painting and the want of it the cause that so few attain to perfection.” The better to teach him. Freeman does all the draughts that he has to do in his presence. Framlingham sends love to his brother and sister and Freeman sends respects to Gawdy and to Mr. John Tremaine. 1164. — 1 December 1663. John Stafford io Charles Gawdy. Hopes the wine will give content, the man has promised to send the best he has. The painted calicoes caliquo ”] are extremely dear and scarce, sends 4 yards of painted dimity [‘‘ demothy ”] which is twice as strong and much more fashionable ; the price is lOd. a yard. [Endorsed with memo, by Charles Gawdy of wages, Wonock and his son at Is. 4d. a day, others at lOt?.]] 1663-4. 1165. — 14* February 1663-4. Sir John Holland, Quidenham, to Bassinghourn Gawdy, Charles Gawdy, William Davy, &c. (Commissioners of Subsidy for Shropham and Guiltcross.) ‘‘ These speed from one to another.” The time for assessing the two last subsidies is so near at hand tliat Sir John and Mr. Rendall have issued warrants to the chief constables to warn the assessors to appear at Larlingford on Wednesday I7th inst. Desires they will also attend and assist. 1 166. — 7 March 1663—4. R. Dey to Charles Gawdy. Sends particulars of lands that Bobt. Alrnon died seised of, for the better assessing of distinct fines on admission. Also sends a precept fo]‘ the Court, let the persons named have 10 daj^s’ notice. Since Dey came from London he met Mr. Jolly, who said Bobt. Almon had sur- rendered into Mr. Howse’s hands to the use of his will. Concerning Sir Will. Gaw'dy’s business against John Bringloe, Dey went to advise with Mr. Baldock who said Bringloe and Mr. Shardelow had been with bim and desired “a composure of it,” which Baldock thought he could effect. HISTORICAL manuscripts COMMISSION, 199 Service to Sir William; let him know Dey spoke to Mr. Marryot about the rent charge, and will either secure it or pay for a release. If Sir William will set a price to discharge it, Dey is to see Maryott next week at Thetford and can tell him. 1664. 1167. — 22 April 1664. Thomas Newman to Bassinghourn Gawdy, at Mr. Dey’s house. White Lion Lane, Norwich. Touching Gawdy’s estate at Illington, no Court has been held of the Manor there, nor is likely to be next week. The money will be paid Gawdy on Thetford fair-day, and Newman hopes to render him an account on the 30th inst. He left the letter which Mr. Bayspoole was concerned in, with Mr. Clerke ; hopes Gawdy got it. 1168. — 28 September 1664. R. Day to Charles Gawdy, Harling. Encloses warrants for Courts of Manors of Bridgham, and West Harling, for 19th and 20th Oct., if that will suit Sir William and Charles. Could hold Gasthorp the day after. Hopes Wilfen has made his peace with Sir William. 1169. — October 1664. William Davy [Ellingham], to [^Charles Gawdy\ Davy is going to Mr. Spelman of Narborough all next week, so cannot come to Harling. Charles can receive 30/. Sir William Gawdy owes Davy and pay himself for the sheep out of it. 1170. — 19 October 1664. William Davy, Ellingham Magna, to William Gaivdy, Bart.']. Davy has no money at London, and will not be there till next month ; had he been so near ” he would have seen to the paying of Gawdy’s rents [to Eton College ?]. Gawdy had better remit by a Nor- wich merchant, and Davy will write to his cousin, Thomas Webb, to see to the payment. 1664-5. 1171. — 6 February 1664-5. George Freeman, London, to Sir William Gaivdy, Bury [Suffolk]. Understands by a letter Eramlingham [Gawdy] showmd him that Sir William is troubled that Freeman has moved so far from Westminster [where Fram. is lodging]. Anyone who knows what belongs to drawing will see how he has improved. The bargain was that he was to draw in his own chamber, from Freeman’s copies, coming sometimes to the latter’s rooms where ‘‘ having sometimes great pieces to do, there would not have been room for him. But I, taking a delight in his company, and finding him good-natured and ingenious, was willing to have him always by me . . . which was a great inconvenience to me, for many that come to sit for- their pictures are not willing there should be strangers in the room.” Freeman thinks he should deserve more ‘‘ if he have my drawings abroad at his lodgings, for they may be in danger of being lost or spoiled by those who do not understand the value of them ; which I esteem since they cost me many a weary step and night’s watching and study to do them.” Hopes Gawdy will not abate him anything of what he has always received. “ Mr. Framling- ham has been sick this ten days, and we thought he would have had Gawdy MSS. 200 HISTORICAL MANUSCRIPTS COMMISSION. MSS. the small-pox, but he is now pretty well . . . He was somewhat dis- contented that he had not black clothes for he made signs that the Court was in mourning, and that he was ashamed to go see his friends in his old ones. I spoke with Mr. Bull to be careful of him and get him a a good nurse, &c.” 1172. — 14 February 1604-5. George Freeman, London, to William Gaivdy\ [Opening part of letter cut off.] Acknowledges receipt of letter by Mr. Bull. Sent a woman who understands the nature of small-pox to see Mr. Framlingham, and whether he were well tended, who tells mo that he is in no danger at all, and that the worst is past, for they are- all come forth, and that her opinion is that he will not be marked at all if they follow the directions she hath given them . . . Since it is a disease that few do ’scape having he will hereafter he void of that fear. Mr. Framlingham is unwilling to leave the place where he is, liking: the diet very well, the walk to Freeman's (although rather far may be a divertisement to him. If Gawdy prefers, he may be very Avell boarded hard by but at a dearer rate. In the house where Freeman is they ask 125. a week, and the chamber hath no closet, wdiich Framlingham dislikes. 1665. 1173. — 20 May 1665. John Doe [Norwich?] to Sir William Gaiody. Beceipt for 42/. 195. Id [Eton College rents due Lady-day] by the hands of Mr. Walter Clopton, for the use of Dr. [Nathaniel Ingelo, “ received for my father. Sheriff Charles Doe.” 1665-6. 1174. — 30 January 1665-6. Sir John Holland, Quidenham, Colonel to Sir Will. Gaiody, Bart, and Major, West Harling, on his Majesty’s especial ser- vice.” Has received the King’s letters apprehending an invasion, and calling out the Militia, which is to be drawn together into a body and put into a good posture, and to be placed upon their guard at or near to such port or ports, or upon such places on the sea-coast as shall be most con- venient to discover and oppose the landing of any forces.” The soldiers are to be notified to be in readiness to march at an hour’s notice. Each musketeer ro bring half a pound powder and half a pound bullet, each matchlock, 3 yards of match, and every soldier a knapsack. 1175. — 8 March 1665-6. John Doe, for my father Sir Charles . Doe, Sheriff',” to Sir Will. Gawdy. Beceipt for 42/. 125. '6d. for the use of the Provost and Fellows of Eton College, by the hands of Anthony Webb. 1666. 1176. — 21 April 1666. R. Dey [Norwich] to Sir William Gaiody, Harling. Dey has to hold Sir .lohn Hobart’s courts next Monday and Tuesday, l)ut could take Harling on Wednesday. As to the writ, Dey liad directions from Mr. Charles Gawdy to sue Thomas Brooke, not HISTORICAL MANUSCRIPTS COMMISSION. 201 saying in whose name. Dey issued writ in Charles’ name, hence the mistake. 1177. — 13 June 1666. R. Dey to \_Charles Gaivdy, Harling]. Dey has this day held a set court for Francis Fludd and ux., who mortgage their house and lands to Wormley Hethersett, to secure 40/. to he paid in 5 years. He took 16^. fine for Sir William. Execution against Mr. Chamberleyne for 4/. IO 5 . was neglected by the bailiff last term, and has been renewed. Brooke was arrested and gave bond to appear, but made default and the Sheriff is to sue on bond. Dey will bring Bringloe’s suit to trial. Mr. TuthiU’s lease is drawn. Service to Mrs. Gawdy. 1178. — 28 June 1666. William Denny ^ London, to [ Charles Gawdy ^ Harling]. Coming yesterday to London, Denny received Henry Lisseman’s letter, who says he has found Flint, and will discover him for 5/. down, and 5/. more when Denny gets either the man or his money. He also demands a bond of 20/. that Denny will never discover that it was Lisseman told him where to find Flint. Denny finds it strange that such demands should be made, the agreement come to in Norfolk was to give Lisseman 5/. and his reasonable charges. These punctilios are unneces- sary. Let Gawdy send for him, give him the enclosed letter, and then ‘‘ as a courteous advocate discourse the business with him.” Explain that Denny will not give 10/. for Flint’s person, and perhaps not be able to recover his money. Try to bring him to the original bargain, but as a last resource, Gawdy may offer 5/. for Flint’s person, and 5/. more if he recovers his debt. “ I thought him a parishioner [sic.] would “have scorned so meanly to have capitulated with me.” On receipt of word where Flint is (direct to Denny’s brother Tilson, at Fetter Lane, opposite the Bed Hart), Denny will take the writ himself into Huntingdonshire, and then come across to Norfolk and settle with Lisseman. Service to “ good Mrs. Gawdy, Mr. Bass, Mistress Uty, Mr. Thomas, Mr. Cressner, and all.” [Endorsed with Memo, of account, 130 lambs, 22/. 0 a copy of Sir William’s vrill and Bawtrey will consult Mr.. Baldock. Lady Gavvdy’s time for becoming a bouse-keeper draws near ; she ,must set about it cheerfully, — Ralph v/ill come at any time if she needs him, on having 14 days notice. Mrs. Hawtrey will be confined about Midsummer. Service to Sir John, “your uncles and aunt,” &c. 1670. 1211. - — 2o April 1670 [or later]. Charles Gawdifs memo, of sheep. Lome’s (?) charge. Sheep at Harling, 3 Sept. 1669, 1278, 60 of which sent to Garboldisham, Garboldisharn skins 22. Harlino^ do. 32. Remainder of Garboldisham sheep, 38. Remainder of Harling sheep to Lerne’s charge (?) 1206. Will’s and Salter’s charge, Wretham, 3 Sept. 1669, 1269, 50 of which sent to Garboldisham. G. skins, 30. W. skins^ 100. Remainder of G. sheep, 20. Remainder of Wretham sheep that stayed to Well’s account, 1119. To 25 April, 1670. Wretham skins together - 130 Harling „ ,, - 54 184 Sent Marling sheep to fat at Saham 20, remaining there 1,186. „ Wretham ,, „ ,, 20, „ 1,118. 1674. 1212. — 7 May 1674. Janies Reynolds to Lady Anne Gaivdy. Receipt for 6/. 6s. in full of all debts. 1213- — 25 May 1674. Henry Gay to Constables of Witchmghanc (magna and parva) and Alderford. Warrant (by virtue of precept from Deputy Lieutenants) to summon a muster at Heydon Ollands on Tuesday 2 June at 9 a.m., persons to bring the Muster Master’s fee and every Mu.Beeteer half a pound powder; every matchlock, 3 yards of match ; every pike furnished witls a SAvord, back, breast, and head piece. 1214. — 23 December 1674. Ralph Hawtrey., Ruislip [Middlesex], to Lady Gaivdy^ Harling (to be left at Lady de Grey’s Bury). Renders account of moneys received and paid for Lady Gawdy. He received from his son Sitwell on 12 March 1673-4 by a bill of John u 19269. 0 210 HISTORICAL MANUSCRTRTS COMMISSION, Ga^vdy mss. Staffords upon Jacob Breston 87/., of which 25/. was (he presumes) sent bj Lady de Grey to Sitwell, leaving of Lady Gawdy’s On 10 April 1674, by Caslipp, a bill on Mr. Hale Of this he paid the periwig maker, 31 January 1673-4 To John Mills, tailor, 4 April 1674 To my daughter Sitwell” ^ _ Balance tov'ard Eton rent due Lady-day 1674 £62 0 0 12 0 0 0 0 10 0 0 10 1 6 10 0 0 43 18 6 74 0 0 The Eton rent due Lady-day came to 53/. 15s. 9d. (wheat being 9.?. and malt 4n a bushel, the Michaelmas rent 55/. 5s. 5d. (wheat 8^. 2d. malt 4:S. 4tf,, ‘"and for want of entertaining them this year, had to pay 21. a curse fl covenant. The balance due Hawtrey for rent and 11. IOj. he paid Counsel when Lady G. sent up the writing about Garboldisham, comes to 63/. 12s. 8d. Sitwell has still 30/. in hand on her account. Would lik (3 to know what money she has received from his brother Richard’s tenant. Expects to see all his children together this Christ- mas (with Lady Gawdy’s leave) when she herself would have been welcome. Service to Sir John. Love to nephew and niece. 1674-5. 1215. — 19 February 1674-5. Edward Stvifc to his cousin ShilUnoe. Requests to have the enclosed papers dispersed in the towns. Barge- well and.Eoxley way ; send some to Cousin John Loiiibe and Mr. Hail. Swift has sent some to Aylsham. 1675. 1216. — 25 March 1675. Jo. J^any to his niece \^Lady Gawdy~\. Lany sent his man to Harling this morning, who met Sir John and returned with him. Has since seen Lady Gawdy’s letter which is fully satisfactory. Would like Lady Gawdy to let Ben have 5/., and tlie remainder as mentioned in the letter. Undated Letters after Sfr William Gawdy’s Heath. 1217. — - E>. May to Lady \^Anne\ Gaivdy. May is overjoyed to hear of Lady Gawdy’s recovery. She had mourned over her as one lost, so bad was the news received from cousin Sitwell. Considered that Lady Gawdy’s family did not deserve such a blessing, and that all that was left to her was to persuade Sir John to let her be buried with Lady Gawdy [meaning not very plain]. Hopes nothing will hinder her or Mrs. Dorothy from coming to Jjady Gawdy to rejoice over her. 1218. — 22 December . Dr. John Troutheck, Hatton Gardens, London, to Lady Anne Gaivdy. Will send Sir John the pills and syrup as soon as the weather is oi)en. The servant he recommended is engaged. His wife and Uty send respects. Thanks for kindness when he visited Sir John and Lady Gawdy. HISTORICAL MANUSCRIPTS COMMISSION. 211 1219. — Elizabeth Sitwell to Lady Anne Gawdt MSS. Gaiody, Harling (care of Lady de Grey, Bury). Mr. Sitwell desires to let her ladyship know that the bill will be paid at the time. Uncle Lany brought Elizabeth up 30^., leaving 10.9. in arrear, “for there was 20 books [?] at 2^.” [Abominably spelt, “ ladyship know lasph none.”] 1220. — 17 October . Barbara Hawtrey io AAqv Lady Gaiody . Excuses herself for not waiting before : she knew of her sister’s health from their mother ; and has only written one letter since she Avas at Harling. The small-pox is yet about. Sister Rodgers has left her jewels [children] with Barbara, who are heartily welcome. Bar- bara’s brother has got a note for the half year’s rent due Lady Gawdy, and will write her when it is paid. There is great joy at the hill and talk of a long feast before Christmas on the young son’s coming of age. , Mrs. Wellstead’s tenant has not paid. Thanks for Robin ; hopes he is now safe at Cambridge. Love to Lady GaAvdy’s little ones. 1221. — [Before 1670.] Eliza[betli\ Sitioell to her aunt Lady Ann Gawdy at Harling. Embraces the opportunity to write by uncle Lany. Has been to liuislip [Middlesex] for two days only to eat fruit, and has no news to tell. Has bought the frocks Avhich cost 6s. ^ hopes her aunt will like them. [Endorsed with memo, of acreage in barley^ under heads of “Upgat. shift, Braky Shift, white haies shift. White Haies, and Home- land,” in all 108 acres in barley “for this year 1670.” Also acreage in rye ; viz., “ Upgate Shift, Upgate, Infield piece, Tunstale [? Turn- stile], Raphgate Thorpe, House land, over Place-land ” in all 85 acres of rye “ this year 1670,”] 1222. ' — 19 October > D. May to Lady [An?/'] Gawdy ^ Bury [Sufiblk]. Yfould have waited on Lady Gawdy to thank her for civility shown to Ampton and to invite her “here once more before your remove,” but was hindered by a visit from Lady Payton ; who also says that “ all the women in Bury are in strict mourning ” which is a fiuTher difficulty as D. May is “so unprepared for mourning that I have not a jDlain handkerchief in the world.” Begs the favour of a visit as soon as she may hope to have the pleasure of it “out of my bed.” --r>,7 - I .V’^if'^*''-' ■«/ 'v>A. • ' j V V >V'*f •V.'.V--'' • . •' ■ X V y .":-T " i Ti'^/r tKiCt V a’ '-f^-'' /T i-ii<’ >=' ..;X ',‘j 'ij'.^i ■/w'^r ^ 4P' .■?-f-:f ;.,: V -‘ . ., fi? '\u.d . 'i ■ ■■ /i-: '■ A' ' ’41' ■v.Tr, .' ''t'-->r^ or-’ ■; ft R ■• . -'I M''t2: . 'JaI j/.r/-' i;- iz ' : «'. . ■ ‘ ''' •: :rz , , . , , - s . ■'•.*»'1/^t;v ‘^.^v■..A^;i'' ■ -■?■:'.• '.:; ^;v •; ; • fi ^-K) ^ > ' k 'ivf!: ■ -^y : y ‘ :,ki . ■ ifil.t J^.(ltij(t--.,iliiki1. \i .. ' Z rf>a»'<:.ll«Ct)s'' ■•■■ ■>, '‘M^r ri .'f?.f • 'i^H •-'^Vi;. =XX;-iv>w' > , _^.. . . '■'■^■' "'. ., - •rr'i ^t i V ; ,u i '■' r * ,v .'! . v. -■w' .-: ;■ '“•'♦>•’*’■■> »,j •- ■ . ',; y ’•'5 a .'i ■' ' ■ ^r' I . "x> T”.' ■ .'vV/’ H ]-, I ■“*' - < '^‘ ' k- -i^'' ; c X\ ‘.y ,, ^vinyr^rn^ 'hSi^'- • J kr . ^ fx>v '( ' 213 INDEX. A. Abbot, Archbishop, his chaplain ; 163. Abbotshall manor ; 53, 54, 98, 106. Abraham, Mr. ; 181. Acle, Bridewell at; 79, 109, 110. Adams, Mr., of Thetford ; 168. Adryan, Bartholomew ; 45. Albemarle, Duke of, (1668), his physician; 205. Aldeburgh ; 20, 204. Alderford, constables of ; 209. Alderton, Hoowys manor ; 53. Aldows: John ; 31. Robert; 31. Aldred, William ; 154. Aldrich, Thomas ; 119. Alehouses; 60, 62, 68, 69, 72, 100, 101, 104. Alewis (?), Mr. ; 206. Allegiance, oath of ; 152. Allington, Mr. ; 194. Almon, Robert, his lands ; 198. Almone or Almunde, — ; 133. Ambler, one ; 153. Ameringhall; 126, 127, 132, 134, 148. Ampthill ; 84. Amyas, Thomas ; 5. Ancrum, Earl of, (1639) ; 172. Andrewes : Bishop, his sermons ; 195. William; 76. Androes, Ellis ; 73. Andros, William, letter to; 2. Angelo, Dr. ; 208. Anguish : Alderman ; 134, 147, 154. Edmund ; 168. John ; 152. Mun; 167. Appleyard : - ; 76. Henry, bond by ; 19. Apsley, (Sir Allen ?) ; 137. Aquitaine, seneschal of ; 117, 118. Armstrong, Robert ; 32. Arrenbergh, Count ; 94. Arthur, Robert; 16. Arundel : Earl of, (1580) ; 13. , (1604) ; 93. (1605) ; 101. (1626) ; 123. -(1628); 127. (1636) ; 160. (1637) ; 163. Asheby ; 66. Ashefeld, — ; 24. Ashefilde, Sir Ed. ; 14. Asheley, Mr, ; 22. Ashfelde, Mr. ; 15. Ashfield ; 153. manor and rectory ; 54. Robert; 61. Ashill, windmill at ; 67. Ashley, Sir Francis ; 1-7 0. Ashwell, William ; 48. Aslacby manor. Lines.; 118, 119. Aslacton ; 46. Aspinall : Suffolk; 134, 150. Peter; 116, 124. Astley, Sir Jacob ; 164. Attcocke, Lawrence ; 20. Atteley, Richard ; 54. Attemere, Henry ; 2. Attleborough ; 25, 27, 30, 65, 66, 206. the Griffin in ; 44. parson of ; 79, 82. Attorney's bill ; 55. Aylsham ; 1,210. Ayrs, • Robert ; 190. B. Babingley ; 52. Back, Mr. ; 11. Bacon : — the great old hog ; 156. young, of Hockham ; 172. Bac. ; 137. Sir Edmund ; 161, 165. Sir James; 109. Judge; 177. Mr.; 144, 174. 214 INDEX, Bacon — emit. Mr., of Hockham ; 135. — — ■ of Suffolk ; 158. Nathaniel, manor sold to ; 55. high sheriff; 67. ; 73, 80, 86. Nic. ; 152. Sir Nicholas; 8, 13, 18, 23, 27, 38, 42, 48, 49, 60, 63, 65, 67, 77, 79, 100, 104, 108. agreement, &c. by ; 55. letters of; 22, 67. Baconsthorpe ; 7, 26, 27, 28, 30, 35, 71, 82. Baker, John ; 59. Baldock, Mr.; 198, 202, 209. Ballard, Christopher; 39, 40, 44-48. Balles, John ; 4, 27. Balljston, John; 46. Banes, Eobert ; 77. Banham ; 35, 69, 91. church ; 37. living; 125. manor; 119. Banks, Eobert ; 47. Banyerde, Mr. ; 3. Barbary horses and gold ; 166. Barber : Jack; 205, 208. William; 208. Barford (?) Bridge ; 69. Bargewell ; 210. Baring (?) Viscount ; 155. Barington, Sir Thomas ; 137. Barker : Edmond ; 177. Justice; 205. Mr.; 55. Barking : church, St. Hildithe’s shrine ; 119. abbess of ; ib. Barmie, John ; 4. Barnardiston, Anne ; 54. Sir Thomas ; 53. Barneham ; 22. Barnes, widow ; 145. Barney: Henry, death of ; 170, 171. Sir Eichard ; 168. Barnham Broome ; 177. Barnie, Harry ; 167. Barrow : Suffolk ; 17, 55, 66, 95. Dr.; 42. Mr. ; 165 ; Barrye, Mr. ; 133, 138. Barsham ; 103. East ; 27, 32. West ; 160, 16.5, 166. Ecv. Thomas, letter of ; 60. Barthelett, Anthony ; 136. Bartlett, — : 65. Anthony ; 115. Edward ; 105. Mr. ; 103, Bartley, Thomas ; 78. Barton Mill : 153. Bar we, Suffolk ; 118. Barwicke: James, death of; 167. Mr. ; 62. Basham, Henry, letter of ; 76. Bass, Mr. ; 201, 202, 208. Bast wick. Dr. ; 163. Batchcroft, Dr. ; 132. Bateman, young ; 61. Batesford manor ; 119. Bath ; 79, 104, 124. Bathecome, William ; 38. Bawdesey, lauds in ; 53. Baxter : John; 22. John and Mary; 21. Nicholas ; ib, Bayfield ; George; 167. Mr. ; 128, 160, 168, 170, 171. Bayspoole, Mr. ; 199. Beacons, repair of ; 152. Beaconsfield ; 202, 208. Beauchamp, Lord, (1603); 87. Beaumanoir ; 19,20. Beccles ; 23, 40, 44. sessions at; 25, 61, 112. Bechall; 2. Beckhall manor ; 119. Bedingfield: Sir Henry ; 159. Mr., recusant ; 7, 8, 49, 132, 159. — his death; 169. Eobert; 41, 46. Eobert, receipt by; 37. Beechamwell ; 82. Beckyswell, Henry, son of Erancis ; 82. Belfourd, Sir William, Lieutenant of the Tower; 172. Bell: Edmond, commission to; 65. Mr.; 68, Nicholas; 98. Sir Eobert ; 137,138. William; 192, 195. Bence, — ; 172. Bennett : John; 75. Sir John ; 111. Berdew, James ; 27. Berdewell, James ; 5. Bergen, governor of; 29. Bergen op Zoom ; 30. Berney : Harry; 158. Mr.; 71. Berr}^e, Mr. ; 80. Bestbeer, Petty ; 197. Biby, Dame ; 175. Birch, Sam. ; 175. Birche, — ; 126. Bird, Henry, of Bury ; 29. Bishop Stortford; 153. Bishops, the, books against ; 163. Bitteringe, John ; 85. Blagrave, Mrs. ; 183. Blakes, Mr. ; 15. INDEX. 215 Bleu nerhas sett : George, letter of ; 156. Mr. ; 43. Blickliug; 31, 134. Blomefield, John ; 182. Bloome, Johu ; 99. Blow Norton ; 74. Blythburgh ; 41, Boadley, Mr. ; 23. Bodesdale ; 101. the Crown at ; 102. the Wliite Horse at; ib. Bodney; 190, 196. Bohemia : King of, (1631); 136. Queen of, death of ; 195. Bokenham, Mr. ; 87. Bolton: Mr. ; 8, 40. Robert; 17, 19,27, 34, 41, 46, 53, 56, 62, 72, 74, 90. — letter to ; 60. Bonde, John ; 105. Bonet, William ; 4. Bonne, John; 25. Books: burning of ; 163. seditions, debate on ; 192, 193. Bordes, Sir William de ; 118. Bostocke, Thomas ; 10. Boswell ; 133. Mr. ; 136, 137. Botesdale ; 189. Botholph’s dale ; 35. Bowes, William ; 102. Bowds ; 159. Bowlton, Robert; 5, 10. Bowser, John ; 17. Boy land ; 98. Bradbury, — 97. Bradley : Great; 78. old; 152. Isable (?) ; 134. Bradshaw : — ; 8 . suit with ; 15, Brame, Ellice, his son’s quarrel ; 100. Braraerton ; 2. Bi ampton : ; 88 . Anne ; 60, Ashley; 166. Gawdy; 172. Mr.; 163. Thomas, of Renton ; 19. Brandon ; 69, 95, 205. Liitle ; 45. BrantliNvayt: Dr.; 114. W.; 42. Brawn and Bacon ; 156. Breane, Sir John; 122. Breda, surrender of ; 165. Brentwood, rendezvous at ; 66. B res ton, Jacob ; 210. Bretnam ; 33. Eretou, John ; 119. Brett : Berarddela; 118. John, release by ; 176. Mr.; 15, 19. Brettenham ; 24, 39. sheep at ; 36. Rothyng hall in ; 25. John A ; 25. Bretton : -; 8 . suit with ; 28. Brewster : John; 37. Martha, letter of ; 193. Richard, bonds by ; 109. Thomas and Ann ; 178. _ Timothy, letter of ; 50. William, letters of ; 78, 80, 102. Briante, Richard ; 35. Brice, Martin ; 39. I Bride, Mr. ; 1 82. I Bridge, Mr., minister ; 158. I Bridges, Lieut. Thomas, receipt by ; 50. Bridgewater, Countess of; 158. Bridgham; 34, 61, 105, 109. manor ; 81, 199. living of ; 76, 83. catechizing at ; 23. sheep at ; 35, 36. Briggs ; Aug., letter of ; 196. Edward; 176. letter of ; 188. Bringloe, John ; 184, 196, 198, 201, 202. Brissingham ; 58, 59, 98. Bristol : Earl of (1626) ; 123. (1662) ; 196. Bristowe, Mr. ; 46. Brockdish ; 26. Bromhill ; 77, 78, 83, 90, 125. Bromley : Sir Thomas, signature ; 1 L letter of ; 18. Brook, Brooke : George; 136. Mr. ; 202, 204. Sir Richard, sheriff; 170. Sir Robert ; 128, 206. Thomas ; 200, 201. Brotono, John ; 46. Browme : Capt., of Elsing ; 155. Doctor; 184. John ; 62, 83. [ Nicholas ; 47. Robert ; 59. Roger ; 72, 90. . Tliomas ; 10. William; 5. Lady ; 56. Mrs., her impositions ; 144- j Bryndlemarshe (?), Robert ; Buckden, Hunts ; 197, 202. Buckenham ; 62, 196. bow'ling green ; 161. New ; 80, 93, 148. Old ; 205, 208. 216 INDEX. Bull : — , of Bossehall ; 19. Mr. ; 198. Stephen ; 81. Bullarde, — ; 39. Buhver, John ; 111. Bunell, Kohert ; 47. Bunga.y ; 83, 131. Bimuet, Edward ; 10. Bunting, Eichard ; 72. Bunwell ; 5, 22, 33. Burdeis, Thomas, charges against ; 58. Burgatt; 72. Burgis, Thomas ; 1. Burglaries; 93. Burleigh : James I. at ; 88. Lord ; 55. Burnham market ; 192. Burrell, Stephen ; 22. Burroughs, — , minister ofTitshall ; 159. Burrow ; Green : 39. Heniy ; 9. Burton, ]\Ir., in the Star Chamber ; 163. Bury St. Edmunds; 29, 39, 66, 78, 113, 126, 127, 131, 134, 135, 139, 140, 180, 182, 186. Abbey ; 192, 196. sickness at ; 11. assizes ; 15, 158. .ingel Hill; 185. Cooke Eow; 191, 203. the Guildhall; 116. Butfyld, — j 7. Butt": Mr. ; 189. Sir William ; 10. Butters manor ; 106. Button, Mr., minister; 64. Buxton : Mr. ; 27. Norfolk ; 2. Byluugh ; 33, 52. Bvlow ; 2. Byrch, George ; 103. Byrrhe, N ; 29; c. Cady, Will; 142. Cccsar : Mr., death of; 166. Sir Julius ; 93. Caine, old; 161. Cakes, violet ; 138." Calais, duel at ; 149, 150, 151. Callan, Lord (1663) ; 197. Calthorpe : — ; 30. Sir Oliver ; 118. Philip ; 141. Calten : Hall; 25. Henry, bond by ; 37. Cambridge; 137. commencement at ; 1S9. college expenses at; 113-116, 120- 122, 173. Cains College; 113, 123, 124, 129, 131, 132, 167, 171, 173, 174. scholarships at ; 114. assault on dean of ; 124. Peterhouse ; 163. Trinity College ; ih. William ; 9. Campian, Sir William ; 159. Canham or Cannum : Mr.; 136. William; 164, 170, 184. Canterbury ; Archbishop of (1593) ; 37. (1604), installation of ; 97. haste; 147. Caple, Richard ; 110. Capps, Mr. ; 171. Carhrook ; 35, 96. alehouse at ; 68. Cardynall, William, letter of; 26. Carleton; 197. Carlisle : Lord (1628), ambassador; 129. -- — (1636), death of ; 158. Carlton, John ; 28. Carrowe, Stephen ; 7. Carter : ■ Dr. ; 183. Mr., minister; 158, 162, 170. Parson; 177. Caslipp, — ; 210. Castile, Constable of, in England ; 94, 95. Castle : Acre ; 127. John ; 136. Castlehaven, Earl of (1631), his trial 135. Castleton, Lord (1635) ; 154. Catchpole, Robert ; 1 0. Catechizing, public ; 23. Catfield ; 40. Catliue, Mr. ; 157. Catiyn, Richard, Serjeant-at-law; 3. Cattawave, Richard, charge against; 20, 21 . ‘ [ C'atton, Thomas ; 134,176. Cavendish, Suffolk; 119, 127. Caversham ; 111. Cawdell ; 144. Cawston ; 205, 206. Cecil : ! Sir Robert ; 94. I made Lord Cranborne ; 95. j Chabenor, John ; 136. Chabnor, Mr. ; 68. INDEX. 217 Chamberlayue, Robert; 25. Chambeiien, Reynold ; 17,53. Chamberleyne : Mr. ; 201. Thomas ; 44, 59. Chapman : — , arrest of; 105. alias Felton, John; 119, 120. Lady, death of ; 183. Chappie, Mr. ; 162. Charles I. : and the Parliament of 1628 ; 129, 130. reformation of his court; 136. his journey north; 143. new impositions by; 155. his court abated ; 162. presents from Morocco to ; 166. and the Queen mother; 169, 170. at Cambridge ; 137. at Newmarket ; 138. at York ; 172. Charles II. ; at the Hague and Dover ; 189. and his parliament ; 193. Chaworth, Baron ; 170. Cheffley, William ; 104. Chester ; 73. Clackclose, hundred; 7, 14, 65, 68, 72, 73, 79. Clarke : Adam ; 59. Bennet; 102. Goodman; 102. John; 101. Thomas and William ; 37. Mr., of Banham ; 202. Claveriug hundred ; 7. Claxton; 126, 135, 137. Mr. ; 66, 206. Clement, Ambrose ; 62. Cleuche, Justice ; 24. Cl ere : Sir Edward ; 12, 13, 14, 24, 30, 40, 181. Lady ; 13. Mr.; 71. Clerke, Mr. ; 199. Clerkenwell ; 205. Clinch, Sir Robert, his daughter; 195. Ciipwell, Mr. ; 43. Cloptou, Walter ; 200. Cloth, price of ; 4. Clowth, Robert ; 58. Cobb, William ; 73. Cobbe, Robert ; 41. Cobbes, James, bond to ; 177. Cobbet, goodman ; 141. Cock, Mr., minister ; 170. Cockaine, Mrs. ; 179. Cocke, Richard; 51. Cockle, Thomas ; 120. Cocksedge, Andrew ; 134. Codd, Mr. ; 50. Coke, Robert ; 2. See Cooke. Colbie, Colby : — ; 108. Colby, Mr. — cont. Mr. ; 60, 91, 108. letter to ; 61. Thomas ; 105. Colchester ; 177. Coles, John, of Wisbeach ; 102. Collame, — ; 88. College bills; 113-116, 120-122, 173. Cologne, Bishop of; 101. Colphax, Anthony ; 47. Columbariis, Philip de ; 119. Common, disputed right of ; 59. Conestall, Richard ; 24. Conney, Mr. ; 86. Conway, — ; 110. Conye, Mr. ; 64. Cooke or Coke : Lord (1634); 145. Lady ; 141, 144, 147. secretary; 158. — , minister of Fretton ; 159. - , his lands at Sternfield : 2C3. Christopher, letter of ; 102. Sir Edward ; 145. death of; 147. Gabriel ; 47. John ; 145, 156. Thomas ; 41. AYilliam ; 39. Coon, Robert, letter of; 19. Cooper, Charles ; 203. Coote, Mr., letter to ; 24. Copping, Mr. ; 1 . Coppinge, Edward, Thomas, and Margaret ; 84. Corbet : Sir Miles ; 79, 81. Roger; 53. Corbut, Mr. ; 33. Cornwallis : Charles; 79. Sir Charles ; 94, 97. Henry; 103. Mr. ; 36, 126. William; 23. Corringtou, Mr. ; 125. Cosen, Thomas ; 29. Cosin, Dr. ; 37. Costessy ; 8. Cotten, Mr., of Starston ; 148. Cottington, Lord (1636) ; 160. Cotton : Mr.; 22. Robert ; 1 . Cottrell, Captain ; 56. Courtenhall, Northants ; 28. Coveil, Mr. ; 32. Coventry : Carr ; 151. Mr., marriage of ; 123. Craufeild, Sir Lionel ; 111. C ran worth; 10,93. Craven : Lord (1631) ; 136. Lord (1637) ; 162. Mrs., marriage of ; 12 Cresnar, Mr. ; 88. Cresner, — ; 143. 218 INDEX. Cressener or Cressner : Mr.; 182, 201, 202. the preacher ; 164. Nicholas ; 45. Cressenhale, John; .59. Cressingham ; 168. Cressinor, — ; 38. Cresswell, Mr. ; 114. Crispe : his goods, &c. ; 51, 52. Matthew ; 39. letter of; 46. bond by ; 41. letters to ; 43, 44, his death ; 48. his goods, &c.; 49. Thomas ; 47. Crofts : Sir James, signature ; 11. Mr.; 7. Cromer; 43, 143. Cromwell, Lord (1594) ; 50. Crooke, Judge, and ship money ; 168. Cropley, William; 178, 188, 191. Croppe, — ; 2. Crowe, Mr. ; 45, Crowshall; 14, 16, 25, 29, 31, 38, 39, 50, 54, 98, 106, 135, 136, 137, 139, 141, 144, 146, 151, 152, 153, 161, 165, 185, 204. sheep at ; 36. Croydon ; 37. Culford ; 84. Culham, Jane ; 102. Cullie, John; 89, 98. Curteys, Edmond ; 18. D. Dade : .Air.; 204. his arrest ; 9. Robert, letters of; 65, 66. Dalham church ; 116. Dalyson, Roger, letters of; 77, 78. Damont, Robert, letter of; 15. Darby, Margaret ; 16. Darcy, Sir Francis ; 127. Daveney, Heury : letter of ; 52. bonds to ; 53, 56. Davies, William ; 10. Davies, alias Lewis, Richard, receipt by ; 107. Davy : ^:\lr. ; 91. parson ; 161, 162, 165, 168. George, letter of ; 113. Goo(lm;m ; 58. Henry, letters of ; 80, 176, 178, 179, 185, 187, 188, 192. his bills ; 191. John, bond by ; 132. letters of ; 175. bis debts, .^^c., ih. Davy, John— William ; 44. letter to ; 113, 156. letters of; 157, 160, 163, 165, 166, 168, 169, 174, 178, 188, 192, 199, 201. account by; 179. witness ; 177. Davys, Mr. ; 139. Dawbeney, Robert, letters of; 60, 69, 102, 103. Dawdrie, (jeorge, letter to ; 33. Dawes, Thomas ; 100. Day : Richard, letter of ; 7. Robert, letters of ; 186, 199. See Dey. Dayle, Robert, letter of; 46. Daynes, Rev. Thomas, letters of; 75, 102. Deane, Francis ; 148. Debenham : Snffolk ; 4, 45, 54, 56, 88, 98, 99, 106, 126, 139, 153, 204. fair, -mischance at ; 100. Deepham ; 107. Deeping Fen ; 137. Delavale, Francis, letter of ; 111 . Delny (?)^ Mrs. ; 171. Denbigh, Lady ; 128. Dence, Mr. ; 152. Denham ; 25. Baron, death of ; 172. Dennington ; 132. Denny : Fyrmyn, letters of ; 103. Lady; 138. William, letters of; 145, 201, 202, 208. Denton, Dr. ; 192. Denyngton, inhabitants of ; 16.' Depwade hundred ; 190. Dereham ; 14. Hove near; 141. Derehaugh, William, letters of; 100. Despotin, Dr. Jaspar, letters of; 180. Dethick, Sir Gilbert, letter of; 149. Dettrick, — ; 149. Devonshire : Earl of (1604) ; 94. Countess of; 183. Dewe, Mr, ; 55. D’Ewes, Sir Symond ; 169, 170. Dey : Mr., apothecary ; 143. George, letter of ; 184. R,, letters of; 197-208, passim. Robert, letter of ; 100. or Dye, William, receipt by ; 79. See Day. Dickenson, Mrs. ; 205. Dickleborough ; 121. Dickons, John ; 154. Digby, Mr. ; 150. Dirgo (?), Michael ; 148. Diss ; 9, 13, 17, 19.' alehouse at ; 72. hundred of ; 53. bailiwick of ; 71. INDEX. 219 Ditchingham ; 2. Dixon : John, letter of ; 67. William ; 45. Dod, Nathaniel, letters of ; 123, 124, 126, 129, 130. Dodds, William, receipt by ; 5. Doe : Charles, sheriff ; 200. John, receipts by ; 200, Dogs; 93. Doner, Richard; 98. Donne, Mr. ; 25. Doon (?), Robert, letter of; 36. Dorset, Earl of (1627) ; 123. Douglas, one, forgeries by ; 101. Doull, W., letter of ; 197. Dover ; 189. Earl of (1656), his daughters ; 183. John, letter of; 44. Downes : Edward ; 82. letter to ; 6. Mr.; 41. Downham market ; 44. Downing : G., letter of; 202. Edmund ; 51. Rev. William, letters of ; ^fo, 42, 43. Dowset, William ; 16. Doyly : Edmund, letter of ; 94. Sir William ; 190. young ; 145. Drane, Robert ; 187. Draper : Rev. Edmund, letter of ; 148. Mr. ; 139. Drawing lessons ; 198, 199. Drewett, Edward, letters of ; 190, 194. Drugs, &c. ; 104. Drury : Sir Anthony ; 97, 148. letter of ; 169. Dr. ; 37. Sir Drue ; 15, 127, 132, 137, 139, 141, 158, 165. Mr. ; 31. Sir Robert; 188, 190, 194. Roger ; 7, 8. Sir William ; 19, 22. governor of Bergen ; 29, 30. Ducket, Thomas, letter of; 126. Dudlington ; 95, 104, 154. Duels ; 69, 70, 149, 150. Duffield : family ; 113. Mr.; 182. Elizabeth; 156. James ; 91. Mary, letter of ; 177. Richard ; 45. Duke : Alexander, letter of ; 26. Mr. ; 120. Dullingham, constables of ; 39. Dun combe ; Lady; 183. Duncombe — cont. Cropley; 188. Sir John ; 194, 196. bond by ; 188. Dunfermline, Earl of (1639); 173. Dunkeston manor; 87. Dunkirkers, the ; 81. Dunte, Thomas, a burglar ; 93. Dunwich, members for; 115, 128. Dury, Sir Robert ; 34. Dusgate, John, receipt of ; 176. Duxe, Robert, letter of; 195. Dye, William, receipts by; 109, 110. Dyer, William, certificate of ; 28. Dyx, Jo., letters of ; 121, 180. Dyxe, Augustine, letter of; 21. E. Eade : Mr. ; 147. Edmund,^letters of; 131, 132, Robert, letter of ; 167. Eany, Thomas, letter of ; 183. Earle : John, letter of ; 192. Martin ; 206. Earsham ; 180. Easton manor; 168. Eceles manor ; 163-168, 174. alehouses at ; 60. Eeok, William ; 2. Eden : Anthony; 43. Mr., of Thetford ; 49. mayor of Thetford; 51. Edgar : Mr.; 151, 162. Robert; 134, 138. Edmiston, Mr. ; 72. Edmonds, Sir Thomas ; 172. Edy, Richard; 85. Egmore, Clement ; 64. Eliot, Sir John; 125. Elizabeth, Queen : loan to ; 5. in Norfolk ; 6. Ellingham ; 44. Great; 8, 20, 189, 199. Ellmun Hall ; 41. Elmham ; 6 1 . North ; 89. South ; 28, 53. Elsing ; 117, 155.- Ely : Bishop of, (1554) ; 3. (1599), his manors; Go. Elyot, Capt. ; 82. Elyott, Thomas, muster master ; 64. Emneth ; 6. England, New, restraint of going into 164. INDEX 220 Erpingham : South ; 71. Sir Thomas ; 119. Erskiue, Sir Thomas ; 93. Essex, Earl of, (1594) ; 42. (1599), letter of ; 64. poem on ; 92, his chaplain •, ib. Estbergholt ; 2. Eton College, rents ; 199, 200, 210. Evenall, Mr. ; 159. Everard : Ar., letter of; 92. Anne, letter of ; 1 1 . Sir Anthony ; 99. Catherine, letter of; 11. Elizabeth, letter of ; 99. Henry, recusant ; 7, 11. bond by ; 1 1 . letter of ; 20. Katherine and Mary, letters of; 12. Exeter, Earl of (1656) ; 183. Eye ; 33, 65. F. Fairfax, mother ; 206. Fakeuham; 28, 73, 99, 103, 178, 197. Falcon, a, price of ; 103. Fanshawe, Mr., present to ; 49, 51, 52. Farmer, Anthony ; 169. Farrar, Henry, letter of ; 44. Fastolfe, Thomas, release by ; 48. Fawcett, John ; 47. Fayrcliffe, Mr. ; 55. Fayrclough, Thomas, receipt of ; 46. Felniingham ; 53, 89, 92, 127. Felton : family, Le Neve’s account of; 117- 120 . Dr. ; 101. Mr. ; 19. Lady; 161. death of ; 178. Lady Dorothy, letters of ; 126, 180. Henry, letters of; 99, 108, 206. and Dorothy ; 111. Sir Henry, letter of; 117. death of ; 117. Susanna, letter of; l78. Feltu-ell ; 36, 38, 41, 42, 47, 61-67, 89, 95, 125, 133, 135, 136, 139, 141, 143, 174, 181. Ecn-ditton, Rougemont ; 117. Feiin, Mr. ; 34. Feline : Robert; 175. 4'hoinas ; 33. Fenner, Justice ; 37. F ei-mor : — ; 17. Mr. ; 18. Nicholas ; 6. Fermor— Nicholas, letter of ; ib. Thomas, letters of; 27, 32, 103. Feme, Mr., minister ; 167. Ferrour, John, letters of ; 43. Fersfield ; 59, 98. Fielding, Basil, letter of; 207. Filby, Elizabeth ; 25. Finche, Sir John ; 152. Fincheam ; 58. Fisher : a constable, charges against; 90, 91. or Foister, Alex., letter of; 145. Ch.; 45. Richard, of Diss ; 13. bond to ; 17. receipts by ; 17, 19. Thomas; 114. Fitt, widow ; 68. Flatman, Thomas ; 48. Fleete, Robert, his suit with Joan Manne ; 12. Flegg, Mr. ; 20. Fleming, Gyles ; 47. Fletcher, Serjeant ; 184. Fletewood, Sir William, receipt by ; 97. Flewde, Francis; 89. Flight, John, letter of ; 99. Flint, — f 201, 202. Edward, letter of ; 23. Flitcham ; 74. Flixton ; 113. Floud, Francis ; 92. Flower, John ; 139. Flowerdew : Anthony, bond by ; 8. ; 21 . Edmund ; ib. Humphrey ; ib. Baron, letter to ; 24. Christopher, bond by ; 19. Edward ; 4, 5. John ; 41. Serjeant, letter to ; 18. grant to ; 23. Fludd, Francis; 201. Flushing ; 30. Foister : . James ; 33. Robert, letters of; 182, 184. Folkar, Richard ; 56. Folkes, Martyn, letter of ; 110. Follegale, Mr. ; 56. Foppesfield, Simon, letter of; 23. Fordham manor ; 118. Fornete, John ; 177. Fornham ; 108. Forster, William, letter of; 29. Fortescue : Harry; 139. Henry, letters of; 110, 133. Sir John ; 106. letters of; 14, 16, 39. Foster : of Melton ; 206. John; 37. Thomas; 19. Fountaine, Mr. ; 163. INDEX. 22t Fowl, taxing of ; 145, 146. Fowle: Elizabeth ; 60. Nicholas, letter of ; 101. Fowler : — ; 42. George, letters of; 77, 83, 90. suit hy ; 78. Rowland ; 12.5. letter of ; 76- Fox, Nicholas ; 15. Foxley; 45, 210. Framlingham ; 44. castle; 78,80. family, pedigree, See. of; 84, Charles, settlement by ; 4. letters of; 14,16. letters of ; 25, 29, 31, 38, 45. warrant hy ; 22. death of ; 53. lands held by ; 54, 97. his will ; 76. his estates and will ; 106, 108. Eliz., letters of ; 14. Lady Eliz., letters of ; 32, 39, 52, 65. Erie ; 34. Francis ; 53. Henry, witness; 53. John, his lands ; 53. Robert ; 54. William ; 76. William de; 53. Francke, John ; 66. Frandeston; 10. Fraunces, Margaret, accuse.d of witch- craft; 71. Freebridge Lynn and Marshland ; 72, 73, 76. Freeman; George, letters of; 198, 199. Mr., sheriff ; 160. Mary; 60. Fressingfield : 20. Freston: Mr.; 76. vicar of ; 90. Fretton ; 159. Fryre, Anthony, letter of ; 57. Fuller : Mr.; 99. John; 1. Michael ; 105. Thomas ; 1 . William ; 1. Fulmerston : Richard ; 13. Sir Richard ; 29. Fundenhall ; 46. | Funeral, a, cost of; 3, 4, 191. Funston, Thomas, letters of ; 48, 49,51, 52. Flitter: Mr.; 21. Richard, letter of ; 33. Thomas, letter of ; 169. Fynbergh manor ; 117. Fyncham; 72. Fysher : John, letter of ; 60. Richard, letter of ; 60. Fyske, Thomas ; 1. Fytt, George; 62, 64. G. Gabin,Mr.; 148. Galyard, Thomas ; 182. Games : Edward ; 135. John ; 76. Garboldisham ; 51, 149, 150. 160, 163. 188, 209,210. Gardiner : George; 138. John ; 136, 137. Sir Robert ; 107. Garlins (?), Robert ; 134. Garneys: Mr. ; 38. Nicholas, letter of; 81. Garveston (?) ; 73. Garway, William, letter of ; 110. Gascoigne, Thomas, letter of; 108, Gasken, Christopher ; 37. Gasthorpe ; 204. manor; 199. Holms, sheep at ; 36. Gastin, Thomas ; 154. Gate, Geffray, letter of; 35. Gawdy: Ann, letters of; 197, 207. Mrs. Ann ; 46. Ladv Aune, letters to ; 207> 208, 210, 211. Anthony, of Mendham ; 4, 139, 149, 157, 158. letters of; 16, 19, 22, 29, 30, 34, 42. letter to ; 16. letters of; 109, 112. son of Sir Heniy, letters of; 115, 120 . bond to; 74. his expenses at Cambridge ; 113-116, 120-122. his dispute with the dean ; 123. Rev. Anthony, letter of ; 150, Sir Anthony; 175. letters of; 122, 126, 135. Bacon ; 134, 135. Bassingbourn, letters to ; 3, 5, e7 seq. letter of ; 33. petition of ; 11. bonds by ; 11,13,17,21,56. Charles; 106, 110, 133-154 passhn, 165. letters to; 178, 194, et seq.. Sir Charles ; 122, 127, 128, 152. Sir Clippesby ; 90,112. his assessment ; 95. 222 INDEX. Gawdy — cont. Eliz. ; 111c Eramlingham, letters, &c., to ; 107, et seq. Frances, wife of Owen, letter of; 120. her marriage ; 205. Lady Frances, bond to ; 52. Mrs. Frances, letter of; 97. Francis; 142, 144, 146. letters of; 7, 13, 14, 21, 22, 24, 27, 43, 68, 74, 75, 76, 82, 85, 90. Serjeant Francis ; 9. Sir Francis, letter of ; 99. I^h-ank ; 180. George ; 130, 139. letters of; 7, 108, 120, 121, 122, 135, 137, 159. his arrest ; 120. Henry; 146. sheriff ; 37. ■ letters of ; 7, 38, 39, 42, 47, 48, 56, 64, 65, 66, 70-88 joassm, 100, 103, 126, 130. ■ knighted ; 89. Sir Henry, letter of; 91, — ^ — his assessment ; 95. • certificate by ; 108. Jack; 194. John, deed by ; 1. ■ letter to ; 204. Justice, his assessment ; 95. Mrs. Lettice ; 120. Lettice, letter to ; 134. Mall; 125. Mary, letter of ; 112. her marriage portion ; 126, 127. Owen ; 97. letter of ; 57. Philip ; 28, 29, 33, 35, 37, 47, 97, 142. his death ; 110. Ealph; 18. Eobert ; 177, 180. Sir Eobert ; 113, 128, 180. candidate for Norfolk ; 122. Euth, letters of; 69, 144, 146, 165. Thomas; 1. his marriage settlement ; 2. letters of ; 3, 33, 39, 48, 69, 83, 101 . Thomas; 179. of Shottesham ; 2, 3. of Claxton, receipt by ; 4. of Norwich, letter of ; 5. Sir Thomas ; 146, 148, 151, 165. letter of ; 20. William, at Cambridge; 131, 132. letters to ; 177, 1S2, ci seq. Sir William, Part., letters to ; 197, et seq. Hall; 128, 130, 133, 138, 148. Gaxham, 44iomas ; 70. Gay : Henry, letter of ; 209. Thomas ; 8. Gayfoi'fl, — ; 63. Gedge : Eobert ; 2. Thomas ; 2. Gelding, Eobert, letter to ; 59. George, William ; 96. Geps, Thomas ; 43. Gescolfe, Thomas ; 25. Geste or Guest, Mr. ; 150. Gey ton; 81. Gibbon, Henry ; 44. Gibson : Mr. ; 26. Henry ; 39, 46, 50. John; 44, 47, 48, 157. Gilder, Thomas; 147, 152. Giles, Eichard ; 9. Gilliard, Mr. ; 132. Gillingham ; 92. Gissing ; 8, 59. Gleane, Peter ; 44. Gleeke; 158. Gleeker, a ; 171. Gleman, Mr. ; 61. Glemham ; Little ; 126. Sir Thomas; 124, 126, 155. Glosthorp; 118. Gloves ; 203. Godbold : Mr.; 136. John, bond to ; 132. Godbould : — , of Fyncham ; 72. Thomas; 107. Goddard, Mr. ; 191. Godderde, Mr. ; 145. Godderham, Eobert and Agnes ; 59. Godfrey : Mr. ; 8, 9, 38. George ; 31. John; 170. Eobert ; 43. Goding, James; 201. Goebold, John ; 27. Golding, Mr. ; 59. Goldsmiths, the, and Lord Holland ; 123. Gonehingham, Henry ; 85. Goocli : Mr.; 141. Edmund ; 73. Goodshawe, Edward ; 76. Goodson, goodman ; 150. Goodwine, Thomas ; 157. Gorboll, Mr. ; 138. George, Sir Arthur, his duel ; 149, 150, 151. Goring : Lord (1639) ; 172. Sir George; 129. Gosnold, Mr. ; 21. Gosse, Edward, letter of ; 75. Gostlin, Dr,, of Cains College ; 114, 121. Gostling, John ; 3. Goulborne, — ; 86. Goulding (?), Mr. ; 180. Grastocke ; 94. Gray, Mr. ; 58. Greenhoe, Soutli ; 65, 67. Gregor}', Edward ; 193. Grenville, Sir Eichard, his death; 35. INDEX 223 Gresham : Mr.; 59. Sir Thomas ; 4. Gressenhall ; 43, 44, 50, 51, 73. Grevell, Mr. ; 85. Grey : Anue de, letters to ; 179, 183, 185, 186, 187, 194, 195. Lady Eliz. de, letter to ; 186. John de, Bishop of Norwich ; 119. Sir William de ; 125,128. V his son ; 140. Griffin, Jedrye ; 26. Grigges, Mr. ; 67, 120. Griggs, Lionel ; 105. Grigson, Edward ; 39. Grimshoe ; 65, 67, 68. Grimstou, Sir Harbottle ; 125. Grise (?), Mr. ; 38. Gros. See Le Gros. Grosse, Tom ; 152. Gryffin, Edward; 76. Grymble, — ; 88. Guest, Mr. ; 150, 162. Guiltcross hundred ; 65, 190, 198. Gunthorpe ; 5. Gurden, — ; 26. Gurney, Bev. George, letter of; 35. Guybon, Anthony, or Mr. ; 8, 9, 61, 63, 68 . Gybson, John ; 46. Gyrling, Nich. ; 188, 191. H. Hague, the, Charles II. at; 189. Haiward, Agnes, letter of ; 29. Hale, Mr. ; 210. Ilaleck, Mr. ; 205. Hales in Sussex ; 172. Hall : Mr. ; 210. Barth olomevv ; 112. * Thomas, of Kingston Lacy; 112. William, letter of; 80. Halle. Edmond ; 2. Hals i Kev. George, deposition of ; 54. letter of ; 88. Hambling, — ; 133. Hamden, Sir Edmond ; 125. Hamilton, Marquis of (1639) ; 172. Hammon, Henry, bond by ; 8. Hamond : Dr., his life; 195. Mr.; 92, 159. Mrs.; 170. Hampden, John, and ship money ; 164. Hampton Court; 96. letter dated at ; 6. Hampton : Isabel ; 32. Thomas, letter of ; 4. Hanbuiy, Mr.; 186. Happing, hundred court of ; 75. Harborow manor ; 54. Harding, Henry; 70. Hardingham ; 93. minister of ; 117. Hare : Sir John ; 123, 148, 161. letters of; 124, 125, 127, 129, 130. Michael, letter of ; 34. jMr. ; 11,55. Nicholas, letters of; 9, 16, 17, 18. Kalph, letter of ; 80. Harleston ; 24, 61. market ; 1, 2. Harling : j East, robberies near ; 16. I W^est; 13, 17, 18, et seq. passim. \ Harman, Daniel ; 162. j Harrison : 1 Jo., letter of ; 110. j Parson ; 168. i Harrogate ; 114. j Harry s, Thomas, receipt by ; 40. I Hart : i Barbarie, letters of ; 60, 164. Lady; 189. Stephen ; 47. VYilliam ; 83. Harvey : Mr., minister ; 26, 35. Augustine, letter of ; 71. John; 194. Boger, letter of ; 57. Sir Thomas, bond to ; 191. Sir William; 170. Har war cl, Henry ; 73. Harwarde, John ; 62. Harwyne, John, letter of ; 197. Hassett (?), Mr. ; 62. Hastings, Sir Hugh ; 117. Hatton : Lady, entertainment by ; 157. Sir Thomas ; 185. Hankers, manor of ; 1. Havers ; Mr. ; 90, 132. Thomas; 91. Ha we, Boger, letter of ; 178. Hawes, Mr. ; 47. Hawkes, Michael ; 45. Hawks and hawking ; 63, 90, 93, 98, 105, 107, 167. Haws, Christopher ; 45. Hawsted ; 19, 22. Hawtrey : Barbara, letters of; 179, 186, 194 207, 211. E,alph, letters of ; 207, 208, 209, Hawys, Bober t, letter of ; 86. Hay let, John; 2. Haynwright, Bichard ; 45. Hayward, Thomas, letter of ; 57, Heath, Sir Bobert ; 138. Hedge, Mr. ; 162. Heigham : Sir Clement ; 4, 53, 66, 103, 224 INDEX. Heigham, Sir Clement — cont. letter of ; 83. Sir John; 35, 63. ■ warrant by ; 17. letters of ; 21, 29, 66, 95. Nan; 178. Thomas, letters of ; 21, 45. agreement, &c. by ; 55. Hellwise, one ; 203. Helton ; 58. Hengrave ; 185. Henham; 115, 120, 122, 128, 131, 132, 180. Henshaw, Michael, letter of ; 57. Henstead, bailiwick of ; 7. Hep worth; 127. Hering, William, letter of ; 60. Herne : Clement, letters of ; 205, 206. Simon, his son ; 86. Herringe, Rev. William, receipt by ; 52. Hervey : John ; 192. Thomas ; 39. letter of; 196. Heryng, Mrs. ; 65. Herynge, Mr. ; 28. Hesse, Landgrave of (1636) ; 161. Hethersett manor ; 5, 8. Wormley; 201. letter of ; 204. Heveningham ; 1. Sir Arthur; 24, 36, 46, 56. letters of; 7, 15, 18, 25, 40, 68, 75, 81, 83, 84, 87, 93. Arthur ; 146. letter of ; 151. Henry, letter of ; 180. Lady ; 152. William; 140, 141, 146, 159, 173. letters of ; 168, 174. Hevisett, Edmund, letter of ; 142. Hewar : Thomas ; 80. letter to ; 73. Hewes, William ; 134. Hewyck, William, receipt by ; 21. Hey : Chr. ; 182. bill due to ; 179. letters of; 75, 178, 183. receipt by ; 184. Hey don ; 2. Ollands, muster at ; 209. Sir Christopher ; 66, 70, 72. letters of; 7, 10, 25, 32, 68, 82, 96, 98, 104. Sir John, duel fought by ; 69, 70, 71, 72. Sir Wmiarn ; 57. letters of; 26, 27, 28, 30, 32, 39. Heyes, John, receipt by ; 45. Heyward: Ann, letter of ; 57. Heiiry; 15. Mrs. ; 57. Thomas ; 21. Heyward, Thomas — cont, letters of ; 6, 13, 18, 22, 24. Hickling ; 3, 53. Hicks, Sir Baptist ; 130. Higham, Sir John ; 18, Highnone, Christopher, letter of ; 58. Highways in London, bill for repairing ; 193. Hill: Anne, letter of ; 134. Auditor ; 67. John, letters of ; 65, 72. Queen’s Auditor, precept by ; 81. Simon ; 2. Hillersdon, Thomas, of Amp thill ; 84. Hinderclay ; 102. Hindolveston ; 76. Hingham ; 8, 38, 52. Hinlon, Thomas, letter of ; 57. Hinsell, Sir Edward ; 57. Hinton, Thomas, of Wake ; 84. Hobart : Lord, (1625) death of ; 122. Lord ; 206. Lady; 201, Mr. ; 71, 180. Anthony ; 115, 122, 147. George, letter of; 182. John; 159. Sir John; 141, 151, 171, 200. death of his son ; 156. Sir Miles ; 155, 156. Hockering; 10. Hockham; 64, 71, 135, 172. Hockwold; 78, 89, 146, 147, 151, 168, 174. Hoggs, Robert ; 159.. Holden, John, letter of ; 20. Holdiche : Henry ; 67, 79. letters of; 34, 104. Holdych, Mr. ; 95. Holl: Augustine; 156. Mr., and his wife ; 155. sheriff; 470. Thomas ; 131. Holland : plague in; 155. Lord (1627), and the goldsmiths; 123. Earl of, (1632) ; 138. Elizabeth ; 2. of Mendham ; ib. John, debt by; 5. letters of ; 74, 75, 83, 88, 91, 92, 94, 98, 100, 101, 104. Sir John ; 159, 169. letters of; 134, 173, 176, 181, 190, 192, 195, 198, 200. Ma (?), letter of ; 123. Mr.; 131, 132. Thomas, of Swinestead ; 2, 3. letter of ; 33. Sir Thomas; 112,121,134,180. letter of ; *122. Holme; 99. INDEX. 225 Holms, Thomas, warrant by ; 39. Holt hundred ; 7, 76. Holte, John ; 37. Homersfield ; 165. Honingham ; 82, 188. Hoo, Mrs. ; 89. Hoogan, Henry, letter of ; 31. Hooke, Robert, receipt by ; 41. Hooker, Nicholas, receipt by ; 46. Hopkinson, William, letter of { 58. Hopton : Sir Arthur ; 168. Sir Ralph; 169, 174. Sir Thomas ; 164, 165, 166°, 168. Horne, Robert ; 54. Horneby : Mr. ; 67. Robert; 189. William ; 102. Hornesey, Robert, release by ; 46. Horses, description of ; 73. Houghton : John ; 17. letter of; 5. Mr. ; 50. Hovell, Richard ; 74. Howard : Lady; 94. Mr., his boroughs ; 190. Sir Edward; 129. John, letter to ; 13C. Lord Henry, and James I. ; 88. Lady Jane ; 3. Lady Margaret ; ib. Lord Thomas, letter to ; 79. Lord William ; 74. and James I. ; 88. Howecaple ; 110. Howes : — , warrener ; 83. Mr.; 163. William, letter of; 68. Howlton, Edward ; 57. Howlyn, Thomas, letter of ; 173. Howse : Mr. ; 170, 198. John; 176, 189. letters of; 185, 196. Thomas, letter of ; 78. William, receipt by ; 10. Hoxne ; 23, 25, 29, 30, 31, 32. Hubberd, Mr. ; 50. Huggan, Thomas ; 25. Hughes, Da., letters of; 67, 68, 96. Humbleyard hundred ; 7. Humfreyes, Mr. ; 110. Hungatt, — ; 70. Hunsdon : Lord, letter of ; 59. Lady; 114. Hunstanton ; 73. Hunston, Thomas, letter of ; 80. Hunt, William ; 48. Hurrey, William ; 41. Hutchinson, Christopher ; 64. Hutton, Judge, his accuser; 168. Hyde Park market ; 131. Hynde, Sir Francis, letters of; 24, 47. Hynes, Lady ; 20. Hyrne, Thomas, letter of; 122. I. Ickworth; 192. Ikene manor, Suffolk ; 117. lllington ; 37, 199. Ingelo, Dr. Nathaniel ; 200. Ingerston, rendezvous at ; 66. Inglish, William 37. Ingram, William ; 22. , Inne, Thomas ; 2 1 . Insula, John de ; 117. Intwood ; 8. Ipswich; 16, 22, 111, 126. News from, book called ; 162. Bossehall near ; 19. Foxall near ; 117. Irby, Sir Anthony ; 170. Ireland, Ed. ; 189. Ixworth, lands in ; 156. J. Jake-marlen ; 154. James I. : and the .Howards, at Burleigh ; 88. proclamation of, in Norfolk ; 87. his sports and pleasures ; 94, 95. and the Lancashire petition ; 9’/_ James : Mr. ; 133, 141. Parson; 91. Jeakes, Elizabeth ; 15. Jeegon, Robert ; 171. Jefferj^e .Simon; 14, 16. Jener, William ; 44. Jenkin«on : John; 41. Sir Thomas ; 120, 121. Jenny, Henry ; 103. Jermie, Mr. ; 182. Jermyn : Mr.; 31, 107. Betty; 197. Sir Robert ; 14, 15, 18. Sir Thomas; 110, 133, 172, 178. Jobson, Mr. ; 42. John, Thomas ; 34. Johnson : John ; 30. Thomas, of Lincoln’s Inn ; 77. Jolly, Mr. ; 198. Jone, mother; 34. Jones, Judge; 168. Jubye, John ; 22. u 19269. P 226 INDEX. K.. Kemp ; Sir Robert; 148, 172, 196. George; 19. Mr.; 12. old; 150. Kempt, Mr. ; 104. Keue, Mr., legacy by ; 33. Kenninghall; 87, 91, 157, 161, 162, 163, 175, 180. common ; 58. disparking of ; 131. windmill; 17. foreigners in ; 33. ale-houses in ; ih. Lodge ; 35, 58, 105. Park ; 77. the White Horse in ; 104. Heaseldicke in ; 132. Kent, churches of ; 172. Kenton ; 88. living; 39. minister at ; 54. Kerington, Roger ; 191. Kerry, Mr. ; 94, 96, 97. Kett, Loye ; 34. Ketteringham ; 15, 18, 24, 25, 40, 56, 68, 81, 83, 84, 87, 93, 133, 137, 180. Kettishall; 187. Kettleboro’ ; 155. Ketton ; 54. Kingston Lacy ; 112. Kirby, Robert ; 19. Kirkeman, John ; 45. Kirketon ; 119. Kirtling ; 61. Knaps wood ; 98. Knight : goodman ; 184. John ; 179. Knightley, Awdry ; 2. Knollis : Robert, letter to ; 106. Sir Robert ; 138. letters to; 107, 108, 110, 111. his death and debts ; 111. Knot, — ; 201. Knowles : .John ; 59. Barttemewe ; ib. Knyvet : — ; 190. Mr. ; 8, 55, 79. Sir John ; 196. Thomas ; 1 34. Sir Thomas ; 28, 65. sheriff; 12. Kylby, Alice ; 46. Kyllyon, — ; 58. L. Lambe, Mrs. ; 180. Lambeth House ; 157. Lambs, sale of; 165. Lancashire: ministers, petition about ; 97. witches ; 147. Lancaster : — 5 widow; 149. Lancy, Thos., letter of ; 197. Land’s End ; 30. Lane : Mr. ; 30. George; 112. John and Robert ; 98. Thomas, letters of; 43, 81. Langford ; 31, 43. manor ; 117. Langhton (?) ; 77, 78. Langley Park ; 38. Lany : Beny, Bishop of Lincoln ; 197. Jo., letter of ; 210. Nicholas, letters of; 203, 204. Thomas, letters of; 185, 194,195, 202. Larling ; 104. Larlin^ord ; 16, 91, 163, 198. minister at ; 159. La Sale, John de ; 118. Latham, Elizabeth ; 53. Latimer, Lord (1634) ; 150. Laud, Archbishop, feeling against ; 163. Lawes, — ; 70. Lawrence : Mr. ; 61, 90. John, letter of; 20. Laxfield; 183, 185. Layer, Elizabeth, her lovers ; 170-172. Leake, William ; 45. Lee : Ann, letter of ; 207. Anne Hawtrey, letters of ; 187. Sir Richard, letter of ; 76. Leeke, Do., letters of ; 189. Legat, John ; 143, 146, 177. Legate, — ; 153, 204. Le Gros, Sir Charles; 149, 153, 154, 163. Leicester, Earl of : (1578), letter of; 6. (1588) ; 30. (1637); 163. Leighton, Sir Thomas ; 30. Le maire, David ; 47, 49. Le Neve ; Peter, memoranda by; 53, 117. Sir Ury ; 172. L’Estrange : Sir Nicholas ; 73. Thomas, letter of ; 73. Levalde, Leonard ; 59. Leventhorp, Thomas, letter of ; 20. Leverington, Thomas, letter of; 20. Leving, Robert; 140. INDEX. 227 Lewin, Dr. ; 195. Lewis aZms Davis, Richard, receipt by ; 107. Lewkenor, Edward, letter of; 48. Lewknor, Edward ; 151. Leyston abbey ; 7. Lillie, Robert, letter of ; 60. Lilly (Lely ?), Mr., artist; 198. Limehouse ; 63. Lincoln ; 80. Bishop of (1637), proceedings against; 166. — (1638) ; 170. — (1663); 197. Earl of (1579); 11. Liquorice, wine of; 102. Lisseman, Henry; 201. Loddon; 137. hundred; 7. Lombe : Edward, letters to ; 205, 206. John ; 210. Thomas ; 205. London : plague in (1581) ; 17. plague in (1636) ; 160-163. proclamation against living in ; 141. fine for new buildings about ; 146. the Queen mother in ; 169. Aldersgate ; 46. Aldgate ; 169. Arundel House ; 16, 17, 23, 121, 195. Barnard’s Inn ; 130. Bishopsgate, Green Dragon in ; 129. Canwic& Street; 47. Charing Cross ; 18. Clement’s Inn ; 57. Clifford’s Inn ; 5. Covent Garden, James Street ; 197. — — Russell Street ; 183. - — = York Street; 203. Doctors Commons ; 37. Drury Lane ; 140-145 passim, 203. Red Bun ; 174. Durham House ; 94. Ely House ; 129, 130. new Exchange ; 186. Fetter Lane, Red Hart ; 201. Fleet Street ; 30, 152, 165, 168, 169, 178. — — the Bear ; 138. — — King’s Head; 137, 147. St. Dunstan’s Church ; 163, 177. Friarbridge ; 79. Fumival’s Inn ; 45, 88. Gray’s Inn ; 147. Hall ; 84. — — Lane ; 42. Hatton Garden ; 210. Hatton House ; 170. Holborn; 12, 13. Black Swan ; 52. “ the great James ; ” 205. Lincoln’s Inn ; 65, 77. Maiden Lane ; 23. Marshalsea; 109, 110. Piccadill}" highway ; 193. Princes Street; 136. Red Bull players ; 157. London — cont. St. Clement’s church ; 152. St. James’s highway ; 193. St. John Street ; 102. St. Martin’s Lane; 107, 108, 111. St. Peter le Poore ; 53. Sergeant’s Inn ; 7, 75. Smithfield, books burned in ; 163. Somerset House ; 66, 94, 95. court at; 51, 52. Strand ; 29. Horse and Sun in ; 123, 124. — — Golden Lion; 191. Temple ; 3, 4, 135, 191, 192. — Bar; 166, 169. — =- church, closing of ; 166. Tothill Fields ; 108. the Tower ; 75, 172. Tower Street ; 137. Treasury, Whitehall ; 202. Westminster Old Palace ; 92, 94. Whitehall, new building at ; 166. chapel ; 95. Whittington College parish ; 23. Wood Street Counter ; 126, 130. York House ; 124. Longe, Mr., of Bury ; 113. Longstratton ; 21. Longwood, Ambrose ; 62. Lopham ; 24, 34, 58, 92. constables of ; 22. Love, James ; 34. Lovelace, Mr. ; 55. Lovell : Mr.; 24, 25, 30, 57, 121. Sir Francis ; 99, 101. — death of; 114. Thomas ; 82. Sir Thomas ; 73. — letter to ; 84. Loverine, Mr. ; 171. Lovicke, ; 201. Lowdale, Roger ; 30. Lowe, Symon, letter of ; 2. Lowestoft; 22, 122. Lownds, William ; 101. Lucas, Bailiff, of Yarmouth ; 161. Lucking, Sir William ; 170. Ludkin, Mr. ; 129. Lukin, William, letter of; 28. Lullman, Robert, letter of ; 203. Lulpeck, Robert ; 37, 109. Lycham Nether Hall ; 119. Lychfell, Mr. ; 58. Lyle (?), Thomas ; 53. Lymborne; 38. manor ; 39, 46. Lynford ; 37, 64, 67, 76-96 passim, 148. Lytcham, near Swaffham ; 27, 28. Lynn, or King’s Lynn ; 17, 45, 48, 76, 87, 92, 201. sessions; 65. Carmelites’ church at ; 1 J 8. mayor of ; 150. assessment on ; ib. plague in ; 160. Lynstead ; 11. Lytton, Mr. ; 91. 228 INDE%. M. Maddingley ; 24, 47. Mainwaring, Dr., Bishop of St. David’s ; 157. Maister, William, letter of; 26. Maldanbye, Francis ; 102. Mallowes, John ; 178. Mallowse, William ; 38. Maltard, Mr. ; 194. Maltravers, Lord : (1562); 4. (1631); 136. (1634) ; 148, 149. (1636); 160. (1638); 169. Maltsters ; 152. Mandey, Mr. ; 192. Manne : Joan, charges against ; 12. Martin , letter of ; 67. Mansfield: Lady Elizabeth, letters of; 79, 81. Sir Robert, duel fought by; 69, 70, 71, 72. letters of; 70, 71, 72, 7». candidate for Norfolk; 72, 74. ‘ Manny, H., letter of; 58. March, lordship of ; 24. ; Marche, Thomas, letter of ; 36. Margeay, Thomas ; 8. Marie de Medicis, in London ; 169.- - Marshall : Humphrey; 9. John, of Norwich ; 17. Marsham, John, letter of ; 6. Martham ; 40. parsonage ; 43. Martin: Dr.; 143. Mr.; 194. widow ; 66. John; 92. William ; 6L Hall; 58. Marry ot : Mr. ; 199, 202. Thomas, letter to ; 87. Maslie, Jo. ; 1. Mason, — , of Neaton ; 83. Massingham ; 80. Master, Simon, letter of ; 102. Mawling, John, letter of ; 155. May : 1)., letters of ; 210, 211. Martin ; 90. Maydewell ; 108. Mead, Sir John ; 171. Meade, Nicholas, letter of; 114. Meller, .Jasper, letters of ; 63, 64. Melton Common Jail ; 28. Meiidevilles manor ; 106. Mendham ; 2, 3, 27, 146, 165. church ; 4. Mendham, Midleton Hall ; 14,15. ’Mentz, Bishop of; 101. Metcalfe, Mr. ; 18. Metfield, Christmas Lane near ; 18. Methold warren ; 77. Methwold: old; l68. Thomas, letters of; 31, 43, 69. William ; 58. letters of; 11, 34. Mettingham Hall ; 23. Michael, Mr. ; 86. Michell, Edmund, letters of; 113-116, 120 - 122 . Middleton : John; 165. Hall, Suffolk ; 6. ‘ Hall, lease of ; 27. Might, Thomas, letter of; 72. Mileham, stewardship of ; 4. Miles : Mr.; 142. Thomas ; 158. Mildenhall; 61, 69, 191. Mill, Mr. ; 86. Mills, John; 210. Mingay : Anthony; 112, 126. letters of; 128-177 passm^ 205. Henry ; 141. letters of; 126, 127. John; 126, 142, 158. letters of; 134, 190. Mary; 13.5, 138, 149, 151. letters of; 141, 152, 154, 157, 164, 16.5, 170, 172. Monck, General ; 189. Monks Soham ; 204. Monopolies; 164. Monson, Mr. ; 85. Montague, Marquis ; 54. Moody : Samuel, letters of; 135, 139> receipt of; 177. Moone, — ; 7. Moore : Mr. ; 40. Edward, letters of; 131, 181.. Peter; 38. Thomas, letters of ; 111. William, of Intwood ; 8, 28. letters of; 167, 171, 174. receipt by; 173. Mordant, Sir Robert ; 136. Morgan : Captain Henry ; 50. Peirce, letter of ; 111. Sir Thomas ; 30. Morice, Francis, letters of ; 92, 94, 95, 96, 97, 101. Morley, Lord (1579), letter of ; 10. Morocco ambassador in England; 166. Morphewe, Peter; 47. Morris : John, letter of ; 64. Thomas ; 107, 109. ■ ■ letter of ; 206. INDEX, 229 Morris, William, letter of ; 99. Morryson, Mr., of Costessy ; 8. Moseley, Humphrey, letter of ; 14. Mother, the, diseased called ; 71. Moulton, Eobert, letter of ; 181. Moundeford : Abigail ; 146. letter of ; 181. Dorothea, bond to ; 146. Edmond, letters of ; 36-88 passim. — — pommission to ; 65. Sir Edmond, letters of ; 89, 91, 92, 93, 95, 96, 99. Edmond, son of Sir Edmond, letters of; 123-161 passim, 174. Francis, letters of ; 61. Thomas, letter of ; 104. Moundford ; 127. Mounson, Sir Thomas, letter of ; 80. Montague, Richard, letter of ; 93. Mount Norris, Lady, her petition ; 158. Moyse : Mr. ; 98. Barnabe, letter of ; 99. Barnaby, letter of ; 105. Joan, of Sancroft ; 28. Mulbarton; 119. Mulhe, Eobert, letter of ; 35. Mulley, William; 41, 52, 104, 105. Mullins, William ; 41. Mully, Eobert, letter of ; 58. Munden, Dr. ; 114. ^ Mundeveld’s manor ; 54. Munecason, the bookseller ; 156. Murforde, Peter, letters of; 136, 164. Murray, Mr. ; 155. Muryell, Thomas ; 127. Mutton, shoulder of, receipt for cooking ; 207. Mychell, William ;«9. Myles, William ; 66. Myne : Peter, letter of ; 61. Thomas, letters of ; 82. Mynors, George, letter of ; 96. Myrrell, Mr. ; 91. N. Nacton; 206. Najara, battle of ; 117. Napper : Eliz., letter of ; 174. William, letters of; 139, 142. Narhorough ; 199. Nash, Mr.; 137. Nashe, Mr., minister ; 26. Neashe, William, letter of ; 34. Neaton (?) ; 83. Neave, John ; 75. Nedham : Arthur; 177. John ; 27, 104. Needham, Mr. ; 185. Nelson : the tailor ; 139. Mr.; 87. Edward, letter of ; 203. Neve, Mr. ; 72. Newcastle, Earl of (1633) ; 143. Newham, Robert, receipt of ; 46. Newman : Edmund, bond of ; 38. Thomas, letter of ; 199. Newmarket ; 42, 160, 161, 170. court at ; 137, 138. heath ; 165. the Greyhound ; 165. Newporte, Robert ; 67. Newson : ’ Edmund; 187. Lawrence ; 133. Eobert, letter of ; 179. Newton, Old, Suffolk ; 117. Nonne : Mr. ; 51, 52. Elizabeth, letters of ; 26, 38, 89. George ; 59. .John, letters of ; 1 et seq., 22, 27, 28, 38, 41, 45, 49, 50, 56, 87, 92, 95, 99. bond by ; 39. Thomas, letter of; 84. Norfolk : wild fowl in ; 5. plague in ; 12. elections in ; 25, 32, 72, 74, 122. levy of men in ; 30. sheep in ; 35, 36. jury in; 36. Recusants’ commission in ; 65. musters in ; 73. commissioners for ; ib. horses levied in ; 73. men raised in ; 78, 80. deputy lieutenants for ; 79, 80. proclamation of James I. in ; 87. loan raised in ; 94, 96, 97. assessment of ship money in ; 1 50, 155, 156. malting business in ; 164. maltsters; 152. marshes in ; 166. militia in ; 200. Duke of (1547) ; 2. burial of ; 3. Norridg, William, minister ; 163. Norris, Mr., in Flanders; 17. North : Henry, letters of; 69, 191. John, letter of; 41. Roger, letters of ; 61. Northampton, Earl of (1604) ; 94, 96, 97. Northumberland, Earl of (1635) ; 152. (1636), at Tarraouth ; 160, 161. (1638); 168. Northwold ; 154. manor ; 65, 66. Norwich ; 26, 44, 6.9, 128, 135, 136, 141. plagues at; 9, 10, 89, 152, 160-170 passim. 230 INDEX, Norwicli — cont. musters at; 73, 154, 190. papists imprisoned in ; 78, 80. assessment on ; 150. ship money ; 156. mayor of; 18. ministers, suspension of; 158. maintenance of clergy in ; 1 64. assizes ; 125, 146. sessions, expenses at ; 71, 72. Black Friars ; 3. castle ; 57. the Crown ; 24, 73. the Friars ; 148. Guildhall ; 175. King’s Head ; 174. the Maid’s Head ; 167. prison; 99. St. Andrew’s Church; 136, 169. St. George of Colgate ; 205. St. Peter Mancroft ; 163, 167, 169, 177. White Horse ; 18. White Lion Lane ; 199. Bishop of (1579), warrant by ; 11. (1601) ; 72. de Grey ; 119. (1635) ; 156.^ (1638); 169. William, letter of ; 122. Nottingham, Earl of (1598) ; 63. (1599), letter of ; 66. Nowell, Mr. ; 158. Noy, Sir William ; 147. honest and stout ; 136. • Nyddam, John ; 28. a Ohy, William ; 1. Ockelie, Mr., of Lynn ; 87. Ogle : Mr. ; 203. Thomas, letter of; 183. Okeley : Lawrence ; 28. Thomas, letters of; 181. Okes, Mr. ; 175. Oldom, Nicholas, letter of; 110. Olley, John ; 75. Onge, — his debts, &c. ; 155, 156, 157, 158, 159 passim, Onslow, Mr. ; 45. Oon, Phillipa ; 2. Orford; 137, 138. Orv'ell : Robert ; 39, 45. Thomas, of Aylsham; 1. Osborne, Thomas, letters of; 51, 58, 138. Oseley, John, of Courtenhall ; 28. Ostend, siege of ; 30, 96. Otway, Christopher; 15. Ovington ; 62, 64. tavern at , 37. Owen, John, letter of; 48. Owles, John, letter of ; 9. Oxboro’ ; 154. Oxborough, Mr. ; 74. Oxburgh; 190, 194. Thomas, letter of ; 47. Oysters, bloody ; 172. P. Page, Robert ; 44. Pakenham ; 59, 68. Palgrave ; 72, 120, 121, 123, 127. Palmer : Mr., fined ; 141. Palsgrave, the : in England; 155, 156, 157. loan to ; 162. Parham, Suffolk ; 181. Parker : John, receipt by; 37. Sir Philip ; 24, 38, 49. Parkin, — ; 201. Parliament of 1628; 129, 130. Parr, old, death of ; 155. Parris, Mr. ; 58. Partridges ; 90. Paston : Lady ; 124. Squire ; 149. Sir William ; 73. Paule, Dr. ; 158. Pawe : Andrew; 2. William ; 2. Payne, Sir Robert ; 174, Payton, Lady ; 211. Peache, John, lease to ; 56. Pead, Richard, letter of; 58. Peade, Thomas, letter of ; 78. Peare, Alderman, his widow; 154. Pears, John ; 208. Peeke : • — , letter of ; 58. old, death of ; 147. Alderman, of Norwich; 17. Edward ; 134. ■ letters of; 191. John, deposition of ; 54. Thomas, letter of; 113. Pecock, — , his cattle ; 34. Pedder, Alice ; 39. Peeke, Mr. ; 170. Peke, William; 148. Pell : Mr.; 167, 171. ' Alice, account by ; 186. Thomas ; 189. Valentine; 72. Pells, William ; 27. Pemberton, Mr. ; 37. Pennington, Captain; 155. Pennyng, Robert,, receipt by; 10. Pennynge, John, letter of; 178.J INDEX. 281 PeDtiiey ; 70. Pepper, Christopher ; 73. Perkas (?), John ; 41. Perrin, Mr. j 126. Peter, Sir John ; 85. Pett, Peter, letter of ; 63. Pettaugh; 53, 56, 98, 153. Pettit, Goody; 187. Pettns: Mr., sheriff; 137. John, letters of; 47, 49, 81. Thomas ; 47. Will.; 169. Peyton ; Mr. ; ] 8. Sir John, letters of; 31, 75, 78. Phelix, Lucas ; 47. Philip, Edmund ; 9. Phillips, Auditor ; 206. Pickas, John ; 62. Pickenham, South ; 11, 34. Pickering: a recusant; 168. Lewes, letter of ; 98. Pickery 11, Mr. ; 55. Pierson, Mr. ; 88. Pigeon, John, release by ; 46. Pillory, the ; 86. Pisharon, Robert ; 119. Pitt, Mr. (1655), funeral of ; 179. Plagues; 160. -See Norwich. Players, Red Bull company of ; 157. Playford, Suffolk ; 119. Playsted, Ralph, letter of ; 35. Plomhe, John ; 2. Plumbe, Daniel; 21. Poland, ambassador from ; 166. Poley, Sir Edmund; 191. Popham, Chief Justice; 65, 67, 70. Portsmouth; 124, 125. Portugal and Spain ; 164. Pottes, Mr. ; 174. Potts, Sir John ; 176. Prat, Will ; 137, 140, 141, 145. Prats, Gregory ; 45. Pratt: Mr.; 77, 87. Osbert; 78, 89, 144. Precious, one ; 195. Prescriptions; 180. Pretiman, John; 93. Prices, illustrations of; 57, 58, 81, 114, 116, 120, 134, 153, 165, 173, 177, 178, 179, 182, 186, 189, 191, 192, 198, 203, 204, 206. Prisoners, gifts to ; 28. Prynne, (William?) ; 146, 163. Fulham ; 99. St. Mary ; 47. Fully, William ; 130. Puntinge, Robert ; 10. Purbeck, Ladj , her penance ; 152. Purdye: mother ; 4. Robert, letter of ; 46. Purrye, Ric. ; 25. Pye, — , a pri soner ; 94. Pygeon: Mr.; 78. John; 89. Pyne, Nicholas ; 63. Pyte (?), Thomas ; 34. Pyttes, Sir Edward ; 92. Q. Quiddenham; 21, 31, 35, 93, 112, 122, 123, 173, 176, 181, 196, 19 8, 200. Quanterill, — ; 201. Quarles, James ; 23. R. Rabberds, Ralph ; 39. Ralphes, James, letter to ; 203. Rame, Henry ; 11. Randall, William, receipt by ; 39. Rant, Dr. ; 134. Rawlings, Rawly ns: Anthony; 90, 102, 109, 110, 112, 134, 155. — letters to; 59, 113, 120, 121,, 123, 124, 127, 138. Charles, son of Rev. Jo.; 79, 82, 170, 171. letter of; 128. Rev. Jo., letters of ; 120-129 passim. Mrs., letter to; 116. Raynbearde, Robert ; 92. Raynberd, Nicholas, letters of ; 40, 52, 59, 105. Rayner, Mr. ; 71. Raynham ; 196. Recusants ; 92, 101, 168. Redenhale Hall, manor of ; 1 . Redenhall ; 46. Redgrave; 16,22, 34, 66, 67, 69, 72, 99,. 102, 131. Redman, Mr. ; 180. Reece, Daniel, letter of ; 105. Reeders, Andrew ; 173. Reedham ; 81. Reme, Mr., his son ; 203. Rendall : Mr.; 198. John, letter of; 116. Renton; 19. Suddon Hall ; 17.. Reppes : Mr.; 61. Ann ; 3. Betty s or Beterys ; 1,2. Henry ; 1-5 passim. John; 80. letters of; 5, 6, 27, 83. of Clifford’s Inn ; 5. — agreement by ; 27. 232 INDEX. Reve, Reeve : Daniel; 190. and Cicely ; 21. Dr. Daniel, letter of ; 69. John, letter of ; 127. Judge; 174. Sergeant; 163, 164. Thomas ; 46, 110. Reymes : Mr. ; 28. William; 27. Reymond, Wilton ; 120. Reynolds : James, letter of ; 18.5. receipt by ; 209. John, letter of ; 66. Rich : Mr. ; 154. Sir Nathaniel ; 140. Robert; 119. Richards : Mr., chaplain ; 42. minister; 76. Sir Edwin ; 54. Richardson : James and Clemence ; 25. Lord (?) ; 199. Sir Thomas; 16.5, 170, 172. Richman : Mr.; 32. — ; 205. Richmond, Surrey; 63. Riddlesworth ; 148. Ridlesworth; 120. Rlngwood, Robert ; 22. Rising; 26. Rivers, Lord (1635), death of ; 155. Roberts, Thomas, receipt by ; 185. Robins, James ; 179. Rochester, William ; 2. Rochford, Henry, letter of ; 114. Rogers : Mr. ; 157, 161. George ; 74. Rokeland ; 2. Rolf: - ; 8 . John; 28. Rolle, Clement ; 44. Romans, the, King of ; 162. RookAvood, Mr.; 33, 58. Rose, G. ; 29. Rous : Mr. ; 50, 86. his tithes; 195. Chr., letters of ; 131, 132. ’ Sir John; 112, 115, 122, 180. letters of; 128, 131. Mary, letters of ; 184, 187. Mr., or Rev. T., his parishioners at Stemfield ; 203, 204. Thomas, letter of ; 178. Rowdham ; 59. Royston ; 96. Ruddock, Andrew, letter of ; 139. Rugge, Mr. ; 45. Eugge — cont. Thomas, letter of ; 127. William, letters of ; 33, 52, 89, 92. Ruislip ; 197, 208, 209, 211. Rumpe, Nicholas ; 53. Rupert, Prince ; 156, 157. Rushbroke, William, letter of ; 23. Rushford ; 73, 78, 121, 202. College of ; 25. Russell : Sir William ; 30, 137, 172. death of ; 191. Rust, Judith ; 17. Ruthall, Capt. George, letter of ; 73. Ryburgh manor; 118. Eyvett, James ; 18. s. Sabarne, Walter ; 46. Sack, rundlet of ; 160. Saddleton, Thomas ; 63. Saier, Nicholas ; 5. St. Albans ; 38, 46. Lord (1635), death of ; 155. St. David’s, Bishop of (1636) ; 157. St. John, Lord (1585) ; 24. Sakford, — ; 126. Salt making, patent for; 155. Salter,—; 189. Sancroft ; 28. Sanderson, Dr.; 195. Sandly, — , his debt; 12. Sandroflfe, Fr. ; 110. Sannfield, Mr. ; 38. Sasser (? ), William ; 32. Saulter, Roger ; 24. Saiwer, Sir Ed. ; 206. Saxby, Mr., of Sonning ; 185. Saxham, Great ; 177. Saxlingham ; 10, 39. Saxmundham ; 204. Sayer : — ; 134,142. Mr., letter to ; 93. Mrs., letter to ; 99. Edward; 142, 149. John ; 159. Ned ; 156, 158. Nicholas ; 19. Ralph; 148. Scalebones, game of ; 153. Seamier, John, letter of ; 42. Seaming ; 36. Scot, Rev. Thomas, letters of; 83. Scotland : LTnion with ; 96, 97. affairs of; 166, 172, 173. Scott, Mr. ; 74. Scottnetts manor ; 106. Scudamore, Sir James ; 87. Seaman : Sir Peter ; 54. Richard ; 92. Seckford manor ; 21. Selden, John, Lord Suffolk and; 129. INDEX. 233 Selling, John ; 61. Seman : Mr.; 15,16. William, his daughters ; 3S, Servant, a, enticement of ; 102. Servants, benevolences to ; 80, 81. Setchey ; 87. Shaidelow, Mr. ; 198. Shardelowe, Jo. ; 112. Shardloe, Chief Constable ; 70. Sharington, Eliz, ; 119. Sharp, Mrs., of Bury; 183, 185, 186, 188. Sharpe, Jo., chaplain at court ; 92, 93. Sheaking, William ; 8. Sheaphard, Justice : his daughter ; 145. Richard ; 145, 147. Sheep ; 103, 209. account of ; 35, 36. washing; 189. Shelfhanger; 77. Shelley, Suffolk ; 4. Shelton, Sir R. ; 13. Sherdekow, John ; 110. Sherdeloe, J ohn ; 111. Shering, John ; 39. Sherman, Francis ; 74. Shpwood, Dr. ; 138, 143. Shilling, Francis ; 33. Shillinge, — ; 210. Shimpling ; 101. Shipdham ; 122. Ship money in Norfolk, &c. ; 150, 155, 156, 164, 166, 169, 170. Shirley, Sir Thomas, treasurer at war ; 50. Shothowe, John ; 101. Shottesham ; 94. Shottesham Hall ; 2. Shropham ; 65, 190. hundred ; 196, 198. Shuckford, — ; 91, 100, 101, 181. Shugg, Captain ; 152. Shuickfield, Robert ; 73. Sim son : James, letter of ; 188. receipt by ; 195. Mary, letter of ; 188. Sitwell, — ; 209, 210, 211. Mr. ; 207. Elizabeth, letters of ; 211. Skarburghe, Henry ; 75. Skathe, Robert, receipt by ; 45. Skettow, widow ; 170. Skip worth. Sir Ralph ; 190. Skot, John, letter of ; 8. Skottow, Mr. ; 138. Skottowe, widow ; 160. Skoulton ; 100. Sluys, surrender of ; 94. Smith, Smythe, &c. : Mr., of Stutton ; 87. Lady; 165, 168. Edmund ; 25. Edward; 9. Henry, letter of ; 48. Rev. Hurd, bond by ; 134. Jeoffrye; 29. John ; 9, 10. • Smith, Smythe, &c. — cont. John, letters of; 40, 77, 148. Nicholas ; 88. Sir Owen; 133, 134, 146, 153, 164, 165, 168, 169. Richard; 53. his daughters ; 61. bond to ; 74. Thomas ; 9. receipts by ; 41. Sir Thomas ; 195. William, ofBanham; 37. release by ; 53. Snelling : John, letters of; 59, 113. Mathew, letter of ; 183. painting by ; ib. Robert, letter of ; 177. Samuel ; 142. letter of ; 140. Sneterton ; 9. Snettertcn ; 74. Snitterley ; 33. Snitterton; 144. Snyler; 48. Soame, Christopher ; 44. Soham Lodge ; 100. Somers, Sir William ; 141. Somerset, Mr. ; 96. Sonning ; 185, 186. Sothell, Mr. ; 134. Sotherton, Henry; 41. Southampton, Earl of (1604) ; 92. Southes, John ; 169. South Repps ; L Southwell; lOO. Lady ; 67. Mr. ; 8, 23. Sir Robert ; 43. charge against ; 62. William, receipt by ; 107. Sowwell (Southwell ?) family ; 189. Spain and Portugal ; 164. Spayne, Richard ; 2. Speldhurst; 153- Spelman, Mr., of Rarborough ; 199 Spiller, Sir Harry ; 127. Spilman : — ; 41, 63. Henry; 73. Spinkes, — ; his alehouse ; 104. Spirling, — ; 161, 162, 165. Sponer : — ; 145. Simon; 18,105. action by ; 14. Thomas ; 84. Sponner : Cuthbert ; 52. Richard ; ib. Sporle : Henry ; 22. John ; 44. and Robert ; 34, Robert, letter of ; 44. Sprignall, Robert ; 85. Springe, John, letters of ; 32, 35, 68. 234 INDEX Springe — cont. William, letters of; 62, 112, 144. Sir William ; 18, 42. letter to ; 59. Spurforde, John, letter of ; 62. Spurgin, John, petition of; 105. Spurting, Mr. ; 159. Stafford : John ; 210. letter of; 198. Lady Dorothy, letter of ; Stallan : — ; 124. goodman ; 121. Thomas; 123. Stanford; 59, 121. Stanhope ; Sir Edward, letters of; 37, 106. Michael, letters of ; 36, 105. letter to ; 62. William, letters of; 114, 127, 131. Stanmore, — ; 181. Stannard, goodman ; 133, 184. Stanninghall; 82. Stanton Downeham, benefice ; 83. Stanton, Mr. ; 153. Star Chamber; 139, 141, 163, 168. Starre, John ; 81. Starston; 109, 148. Steads, Mr. ; 15. Steggall, — ; 201, 202. Stephen, Dr. ; 195. Stephens, Lawrence, letter of ; 107. Sterling, Marion ; 19. Sternfield ; 63, 67, 84, 87, 90, 102, 109, 126, 133, 135, 136, 138, 179, 181, 184. suit about tithes, &c. at ; 203, 204. Steward : John ; 9. Robert ; 201. Stiffkey ; 70. Stilton, CO. Lincoln ; 39. Stocks, the ; 64. Stokes, Archdeacon ; 103. Stone : Edward; 48. William, receipt by ; 25. Stoneham ; 157. Stow-Bardolph ; 18, 124, 125. StOAve : Norfolk ; 4. church ; 20. market; 15. Straffe or Starf, .John ; 90. Strange : Sir Hamon ; 148. Mordant, letter of ; 80. Stratford ; 68. Stricklond, Edmond ; 56. Stubbe, John ; 2. Stubs, Dr. ; 145. Sturbridge fair ; 204. Sturge, Mr. ; 13. Sturges, Robert ; 9. Sturman, — of Wisbeach ; 102. Sturten, Jasper ; 16. Stutevile, Mr. ; 137. Stutevill, Martin, letter of ; 116. Stutton ; 87. Styward : Augustine, letter of; 71. Thomas, letters of; 43, 50, 51, 59. Suckling : Sir John ; 150. Dr. Edmund, letter of ; 81, Robert, letter of; 18. Sudbury ; 119. Suffolk : elections for ; 22, 115. Duke of (1538) ; 53. Earl of (1628) ; 129. Suliarde, Edward, letters of; 31, 38. Sumptor, Mr., minister ; 170. Surlingham ; 2. Surrey, Lady ; 3. Sussex, Earl and Countess of (1625) 122 . Sutton : Dick; 130. Lawrence ; 10. Richard ; 46, 52, 53, 56, 62, 155. letters of ; 65, 109. bond by ; 74. William; 135, 139. Swaffham ; 27, 87, 128, 129, 173, 195. Bridewell or prison ; 63, 68, 70. sessions ; 62. Swale, Dr. B., letter of ; 37. Swans ; 26. Swardeston; 119. Sweden, King of : (1627); 12.5. (1631) ; 136. (1632); 141. SAvift : hreviat of his case ; 85. Edward, letter of ; 219. Sybeton ; 2. Symonds : Edward, letter of ; 76. Gyles ; 47. Rev. Thomas, letter of ; 33. T. Tacolneston ; 35. Taffety; 134. Taffey, Mr. ; 130. Talbott, Mr. De; 149. Talmach, Ralph ; 98. Tarleton ; 22. Tasborough : Sir John; 112. Sir Thomas; 81. Tasburgh : Cressy, letter of ; 190. Peregrine, letter of; 196. Sir John, letters of ; 113, 195. Taverner, Mr. ; 50. Taversham, bailiwick ; 8. INDEX. 235 Taylor : Mr. ; 146, 147. Christopher, letter of ; 105. Robert ; 197. Thomas ; 99, 154. William, letters of ; 205, 208. Tebbould, one ; 101. Terrington; 5. Thacster, Mr., minister ; 76. Thaxter : John ; 39. Rev. John, letter of; 23. Maiy ; 109. Theobalds, court at ; 36, 59, 88. Therle, Mr. ; 112. Thetford; 6, 13, 17, 18, 24, 49, 57, 59, 71, 77, 95, 122, 127, 129, 131, 135, 138, 164, 199. mayors of; 22, 51, 163. members for ; 112, 176. assizes ; 42, 43, 78, 91, 158, 162. prison; 173. sessions ; 52, 151. warren ; 83. small pox at ; 140. schoolmasters at ; ib. Snare’s Hill near ; 174. the Christopher; 133. the Cross Keys ; 145. Mr. ; 82. Thomas, Mr. ; 201, 202, 208. Thorndon ; 33. Thornton, Perceval ; 5. Thorpe ; 75. market ; 1. rectory ; 54. Throckmorton : — ; 19,20. Arthur, letters of ; 19, 20. Throgmorton, Mr. ; 63. Thurston : John, letters of ; 25, 30, 31, 32. letter to ; 29. Mr.; 72. Thwayt, Anthony, letter of ; 30. Thwayte, Mr. ; 74. Thwaytes : Anthony, letters of; 35, 77, 85, 87, 91, 93. — —arrest of; 51. Tilbury ; 30. Tiller, one ; 38. Tillett, Mr. ; 208. Tilly: overthrow of ; 136. reported death of ; ib, Tilney ; 45. Tilson, — ; 201, 202. Tipper, William ; 39, 41, 46. Titshall; 159. Tittleshall ; 52, Tobacco ; 128, 147, 169, 196. Tock, Mr. ; 55. Tofts, West ; 92. Tolke, Mrs. ; 205. Toller : Marten ; 24. Robert; 69. Tolshunt; 31. Tolwyn, — ; 7. Tomson, Mr. ; 168. Topas, Henry; 9. Topclyfif, John, letter of; 82. Toppcroft ; 2. Tory, John ; 2, Tostock ; 26, 39, 89. Tottenham; 170. Tottington ; 62, 64, 127. Tovel : George ; 88. Simon; 88. Townshend : Lord (1662) ; 196. Lady ; 168. Mr.; 59. Sir John ; 62, 66, 68, 70, 72, 76, 79. Ro. ; 8. Thomas ; 13, 74. Tremaine, John ; 198. Trendle : Israel ; 62. Rev. John, letters of; 37, 62, 63, 64, 66 . Treves, Bishop of ; 101. Tripp, Mr. ; 179. Trouse; 41. Troutbeck : Dr.; 205. Dr. John, letter of ; 210. Prances, letter of; 207. Trowse, bridges in ; 68. Trymley; 36. Tunbridge ; 152, 153. waters ; 143. wells, visitors and amusements at 153. Tunsted bailiwick ; 7, 8. Turner : Edward; 36. John; 78. Turrell, Mr. ; 92. Tuthill, Mr. ; 201, 204, 208. Twyford; 54. Twynne, — ; 8. Tylney, Philip, settlement by ; 4 Tymperley, William ; 20, Tyte, Thomas; 17. u. Uphall; 168. Utting, — ; 147, 160, 172. Uty, Mistress ; 201. V. Vane : Sir Henry ; 172. — - his son ; ib. 236 INDEX Vaughan : Sir Charles ; 135. Sir Walter ; 139. Yerney, Sir Edward; 173. Yere, Sir Francis, letter of ; 78. Vincent, John ; 19. w. Wabie, — ;201. Waffe, George; 44. Waie, Jo. ; 144, 146. Waifs, right to ; 77. Wake, CO. Bedford ; 84. Walcote ; 41. Wales : recusants in ; 101. Mr.; 120, 135, 139, 146, 149, 182. Peter; 47. Walgrave : Mr.; 152, 153. Edward ; 82. Sir Edward; 155. Walker, John; 87. Wallenstein ; 141. death of ; 146. Walles, Mr. ; 151. Wallinffrord, Lord (1619) ; 111. AVallington ; f3, 22, 24, 27, 43, 68, 74, 82, 85, 90, 99. Walpole; 1. in Marshland ; 5, 80, Walsham; 10. North ; 75. Walsingham; 32, 65, 82. Sir Francis, signature ; 11. Walton : Abbey ; 46. John; 139. West; 83. Warbert on, Peter ; 75. Ward : — , ofBixley; 140. Mr. ; 49, 142, 205. , of Bury ; 140. Edmund ; 40. .John ; 41. Robert ; 1. Thomas ; 1, 41. Ware, Herts; 49, 51, 95. George Inn ; 114. Warner : Mr.; 170. — , ofLoddon; 137, 155, 156. Christian, wife of William ; 59. Francis ; 63. Robert; 132. William ; 39. Warren ; Mr. ; 24, 25. Margaret, daughter of William ; 109. Warwick : Earl of (1579) ; 11. (1627) ; 123. Waters, widow ; 175. Watson : . . — ; 85. Roger; 12. Watton ; 66, 69, 87, 178,“ 181, 183. meeting at ; 31. . inn at ; 75. the Swan ; 201. Watts : John ; 25. Robert, bond by ; 37. Waxham ; 3. Wayborn Hoop ; 123. Waybread; 39, 48, 69, 83, 101. Wayland ; 65, 67, 68. hundred ; 88. Webbe : Mr. ; 87, 91, 137. Anthony ; 200. Thomas ; 199. Weeting; 69, 154. manor ; 77. Weightman, Nicholas ; 62. Weldon, Jeffrey ; 167. Welles, Ric- ; 25. - Wellington ; 95. Wells : Dr.; 11.5. Parsonage ; 195. Wellstead, Mrs. ; 211. Wenham; 112. W entworth : Mr. ; 49. Sir John; 132, 160, 161. Westmorland, Earl of (1638) ; 168. Weston : Mr.; 130. Sir Henry ; 8, 13. Westwood ; 44, 50. Wetherick, Peter, his son ; 163. Wetheringsett ; 87, 88. Whelcroft, — ; 100. Whight, Mr. ; 125. Whitbye, Mary ; 99. Whittipoll, Sir William, his duel ; 1 49, 150, 151. Wickham, Great; 208. Wilkerson, Mr. ; 179. Willoughby, Mr. ; 43. Wilson : Rich.; 206. Thomas; 177. Sir Thomas, signature ; 11. Wilton ; 89. Windebank, Secretary ; 1 60. Windham, Justice ; 18. Winfarthing ; 59. Park; 90, 131. Winge, Bucks ; 28. Wingfield : Sir Anthony ; 150, 158, 170. John; 31. Robert, his brother; 155. Sir Robert; 38, 61. Thomas ; 6. Sir Thomas; 18. Winston (?) ; 165. Winter, John ; 9. INDEX. 237 Winterton, Mr. ; 128. Wisbeach : assizes j 24. castle ; 102. assessment on ; 150. Wiseman, Baronet, fined j 168. Witchcraft ; 71, 144. Witches ; 147. Wiichingham, constables of ; 200. Withers, William, letter of ; 150. Wobell, George ; 40. Wolmer : Mr.; 38. Luke ; 25. Wonock, — ; 198. W oodhalefield, land in ; I . Woodhouse : Francis ; 20. Sir Henry ; 8, 9, 10, 13, 27. Sir Philip; 65, 88, 91, 95. letter to ; 68. Koger ; 37. Sir Roger ; 8, 18. Sir Thomas ; 3. Sir William ; 2, 3, 66. Woodly; 183. Woodrising; 67, 68, 96, 160. Woods, Mr. ; 154. Wood warde, Henry ; 31. Woollfall, — ; 86. Wootton; 73. Worcester, Earl of (1605) ; 101. Wormingford; 45. Wortwell; 1. Wotton, Mr. ; 157. Wren, Mathew, Bishop of Norwich ; 156. Wrenche, William ; 48. Wretham ; 208, 209. Wrethock, John ; 98. Wrey, Sir Christopher ; 41. Wright : Mr.; 128, 143, 161, 162. Richard; 25. Writhoke, Mr. ; 100. Wrotham ; 177, 178. East; 62, 156, 157, 169, 176. West; 64. Wrott, William ; 24. Wrottle, Eliz. ; 102. Wryght, Tom ; 60. Wrythoke, John ; 54. Wychingham; 119. Wymondham; 12, 19, 37, 48, 51, 60, 75. vicar of; 21. the Griffin at ; 81. sessions ; 89. Mr.; 170. Wyston, William ; 35. Wythe : John, acquittance by ; 136. letter of; 133. Richard; 98. Thomas, bond by ; 102. letters of ; 55, 63, 67, 84, 87, 88, 90, 98, 109. Wyxe, Agnes; 103. Y. Yarmouth, Great; 41, 78, 92, 101, 173, 181. bailiff of; 150. assessment on ; ib. plague in ; 160. Lord Northumberland at ; 160, 161. Yelverton, Mr. ; 9. Yonger, Mr., minister ; 76, 80. York ; Archbishop of (1633) ; 143. Charles I. at; 172. Duchess of, Anne ; 202. Younger, — ; 8, 10. m. . i: ;. ’ ; P*; *^r, ’ \.i 5 >'i’Vi'/f^‘ ■ I?* AA i : :. 2 fr. - ■i:.‘-,-.^':>' ’’ jmHmvt*. •«■: ^ ;c;P, V.i ,' '.It J « ’"3 •■I V - • ”• ' - • ^ ,!>■ 5 4 ,«trj^feu -•#;•: /VC ;;s-v’V:W;; 7 '^ "'' ’ ■’ f ' ■" ■ .:;:;'.iV*'-(''^< .‘ ..';V V '..V -. \ / •■"■W V- ■ ■ '"•■// :'/.'V . ' ■ •■■■' . .'■ V '■•■‘■ ' ' ' V’ '•■ • — V:: - / -r ' • ./ .; ‘ ;.,. / '-•wii . i ■; ..; ■ ,•., i'J '■ •?!•■■•«■ v-a.../vc.rr ■ : r' ,1 ->i : .ft \: ■■ I ;j ; ■ 1 . ■ . ' .'■' '. V :-0 i .■:•■’■■; • •''';■ . /i : l-A viffiiV-.'i>^i;/it..»/r .* ';•■■,•' * ’ ■- ■ ^ V- -74 ' ,'■■■■; •»k.s> i- ; r! ; j . 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