Talbot Papers

Talbot Papers

1544-1558

Folio 1

Edward [Seymour, first Duke of ] Somerset to [Francis Talbot, fifth] Earl of Shrewsbury, from Sheen, 2 August 1547, ordering him to go to Newcastle by 24 or 25 August at the latest. Somerset apologizes for the short notice, but the matter is so urgent that his presence will be useful even if he brings only 100 properly equipped men. 1p. Clerk's hand, signed. Endorsed 'for thy life'.

Folio 3

The Duke of Somerset to the Earl of Shrewsbury 'besides Doncaster', from Newcastle, 28 August 1547, at noon, asking him to be at Berwick by 6 September, partly to honour the company with the presence of such a nobleman, partly to help by taking charge of a ward of footmen, and partly that he might see 'the order of things which may, God willing, be worthy of memory' [the battle of Pinkie was fought on 10 September]. A post-script states: 'If so be ye cannot conveniently be there by that time, we would ye should not make forward, but tarry still at home'. 2pp. Clerk's hand, signed. Endorsed 'haste, for thy life'. (Edmund Lodge, Illustrations of British History (second edition, 1838), i.144)

Folio 7

Matthew [Stuart, fourth Earl of] Lennox to the Earl of Shrewsbury, Lord President in the North, from Wressell Castle, 13 January [1549/50]. At his first journey to Dumfries, he procured for the King's service most of the lairds of Galloway, whom he brought to Carlisle, where they entered their pledges to the then Warden of the West March, [Thomas, first Baron], Wharton. Since the laird of Garlies was a kinsman of his, Lennox obtained special permission from the Duke of Somerset to take only the son, aged 16, whose wealth is unknown, though his father could afford 1500 marks Scots. 1p. Clerk's hand, signed. Endorsed. Address (Edmund Lodge, Illustrations of British History (second edition, 1838), i. 133)

Folio 9

The Earl of Shrewsbury to the Commissioners for the Musters in Yorkshire, Lancashire, Cheshire, Derbyshire, Shropshire, Staffordshire and Nottinghamshire, from Sheffield, 19 May [1547]. As newly appointed Lord Lieutenant, he commands each shire to send 200 well equipped foot soldiers from those already mustered to Newcastle by 2 June at the latest, where they shall receive coat and conduct money and further orders. They are also to send as many arquebusiers as possible, chosen from the most eligible, but also 'it shall be well done that such idle men and others as the country may best spare be chosen out'. A post-script for Derbyshire states that Shrewsbury is enclosing a list of names and possible captains. A post-script for Shropshire and Staffordshire states that a copy is enclosed of Somerset's own list of those able to equip demi-lances and light horsemen. 4pp. Clerk's hand, draft. (Edmund Lodge, Illustrations of British History (second edition, 1838), i. 141)

Folio 13

Sir John Ellerker to the Earl of Shrewsbury, Lord Lieutenant of the Field, from Lauder, 17 August [1547], asking to be appointed to receive the steds of corn at Kelso, where he is captain. He will be answerable to the King [Edward VI] for this. 1p. Endorsed.

Folio 15

Sir Ralph Sadler, High Treasurer of the Army, to the Earl of Shrewsbury, Lieutenant General of the Army in Scotland, from Berwick, 23 August [1547]. According to the Earl's instructions before his departure, Sadler has opened a letter addressed to Shrewsbury from the Duke of Somerset and the Privy Council, containing schemes for the fortifications at Aberlady; he sends this and other letters received, together with some suggestions of his own on the fortifications. 'We have much ado here to get the victuallers out of the haven, but I have made them believe that some of them shall be hanged if they go not out at this tide'. The Earl's carts are not come yet, but the garrison has gone to meet them and [the surveyor of victuals, George] Stonehouse has promised to send them back as soon as possible. 1p. Endorsed. Address. (Edmund Lodge, Illustrations of British History (second edition, 1838), i. 145)

Folio 17

Sir Ralph Sadler to the Earl of Shrewsbury, Lieutenant General of the Army in Scotland, from Berwick, 22 August [1547], 8 p.m., detailing arrangements about provisions by Stonehouse. Sadler has written to the Protector about the shortage of victuals, and also to the Countess of Shrewsbury with news of the Earl's successful journey and good health. 2pp. Endorsed. Address.

Folio 23

Sir Ralph Sadler to the Earl of Shrewsbury, Lieutenant General of the Army in Scotland, from Berwick, 2 September [1547], 10 p.m. He has consulted Stonehouse and Mr. [Thomas] Fisher, who brought letters from the Earl. The army and navy cannot be victualled for more than eight days; if the Earl wants the army to stay longer, the navy will go short, as there is a lack of mills and, therefore, bread. He suggests that the Earl writes to Jedburgh and Lauder, and he will write to Newcastle, for further supplies. He thinks it better to abandon the project of [Edward, ninth Baron] Clinton than to leave the Pethes unfortified. 2pp. Endorsed 'haste'. (Edmund Lodge, Illustrations of British History (second edition, 1838), i. 147)

Folio 27

Sir Ralph Sadler to the Earl of Shrewsbury, Lieutenant General of the Army in Scotland, from Berwick, 6 September[1547]. Stonehouse had left for the Holy Island to supply the navy with 21 days' provisions before the Earl's letter arrived. As supplies must be sent by land, there is a great need of carts. He encloses the letters of [Patrick Hepburn, third] Earl of Bothwell asking for money and advises the Earl to lend the King's money as if it were his own; 'you may always more boldly ask it again than the King's Majesty may', 1p. Endorsed 'haste'.

Folio 31

A declaration of the remains of victuals at Haddington 'the 22nd of August last past' [1549] and of victuals received from Mr. Waller since the arrival of the camp [the English occupied Haddington from April, 1548, to September, 1549]. 1p. Damaged Ms. Clerk's hand. (Edmund Lodge, Illustrations of British History (second edition, 1838), i.150)

Folio 35

James Clarke to the Earl of Shrewsbury, from London, 27 March 1548. The auditors of the Court of Augmentations have promised that the Earl shall have as large an allowance as heretofore. Sir Walter Mildmay [surveyor-general of Augmentations] and [the surveyor of the Court of Wards, Robert] Kelway, who were in the commission for the sale of all chantries, hospitals and colleges, sit at Mildmay's every day 'and such importunate heaving for houses in London has not the like been seen'. The French galleys are reported ready to sail for Scotland and [William, thirteenth Baron] Grey [of Wilton] has ridden north. 1p. Endorsed 'to my Lorde'.(Edmund Lodge, Illustrations of British History (second edition, 1838), i. 149)

Folio 39

An abstract of such Scottish pledges and prisoners as remain in the north, from the Archbishop of York [Robert Holgate], no date, [January, 1549/50. Cf. folio 125]. 9pp. Clerk's hand. Endorsed. Address.

Folio 51

The Archbishop of York to the Sheriff [Sir Francis Leake] and justices of Derbyshire, from York, 24 May 1548. He is commanded by the Protector to call upon them to produce the troops who were to be mustered and ready, with captains appointed for every hundred. The Earl of Shrewsbury is to be leader of the captains. 2pp. Clerk's hand, signed. Endorsed. (Edmund Lodge, Illustrations of British History (second edition, 1838), i. 151)

Folio 55

Sir William Cecil to the Earl of Shrewsbury, from Greenwich, 9 April 1548. Professions of attachment and friendship. 1p. Clerk's hand, signed. Endorsed.

Folio 57

The Duke of Somerset to the Earl of Shrewsbury, from Greenwich, 9 April 1548. Compliments on his service and assurances of the continuance of his 'hartie good will'. 1p. Clerk's hand, signed. Endorsed.

Folio 61

Edward [Stanley, third Earl of] Derby to the Earl of Shrewsbury, from Lathom, 26 May 1548. The justices of Lancashire have arranged a meeting to discuss details of mustering the county's strength and guarding the coast, 1p. Clerk's hand, signed. Endorsed. Address.

Folio 63

The Earl of Shrewsbury to [John, third Baron] Conyers, from Sheffield, 31 May 1548. He is sorry that he cannot appoint Conyers and his uncle Cholmley [Sir Roger Cholmondeley] to have the oversight of the forest of Galtres, as he has already promised this office to 'such of my servants as have continued long with me'. 1p. Draft. Endorsed.

Folio 65

Hugh Boyvile [Master of the Ordnance in the North] to the Earl of Shrewsbury, from Newcastle, 21 June 1548. Five or six thousand men have been landed at Leith from French ships [cf. folio 35]. They may be Italian or Gascon; 'they make very great brag'. More ammunition has arrived from London so that the army will be properly equipped. 1p. Clerk's hand, signed. Endorsed.

Folio 67

A warrant under Edward VI's signet to all aldermen, sheriffs, constables and the like, from York, 14 July 1548, requiring assistance, including the supply of post-horses, for William Adam, servant to Sir Thomas Gargrave, on his journey from London to Berwick. 1p. Signet still attached. Clerk's hand.

Folio 69

John [Dudley, first Earl of] Warwick to the Earl of Shrewsbury, Lieutenant in the North, from Henley [-in-Arden], 21 July 1548, asking that Sir Andrew Corbet be excused from serving in the Scottish campaign. 1p. Clerk's hand, signed.

Folio 69(2)

John [Nevill, fourth Baron] Latimer to the Earl of Shrewsbury, Lord President in the North, from Snape, 27 March [1550], seeking the Earl's aid in a dispute between himself and his tenants at Nunmunkton and Kirk Hamerton, [cf. MS.3192 folio 371 and Lambeth Ms. 710, folio 71]. 1p. Clerk's hand, signed. Endorsed.

Folio 73

Cuthbert [Tunstall, Bishop of] Durham to the Earl of Shrewsbury, Lieutenant in the North, from [Bishop] Auckland, 21 July 1548. Concerning the mustering of the forces of the bishopric, [Henry,] Lord Neville is bringing the horsemen and will be with the Earl before the bearer of this letter, the Sheriff, Sir George Conyers, whom the Bishop hopes will continue to be captain of the infantry. 1p. Clerk's hand, subscribed 'your Lordshippes humble oratour at commandement' and signed. Endorsed. (Edmund Lodge, Illustrations of British History (second edition, 1838), i. 154)

Folio 77

Lord Wharton to the Earl of Shrewsbury, Lieutenant in the North, from Carlisle, 21 July 1548, enclosing a copy of a letter from the Protector which has profoundly disturbed him. 1p. Clerk's hand, signed. Endorsed 'haste'.

Folio 81

Sir John Luttrell to the Earl of Shrewsbury, Lieutenant General, and Lord Grey of Wilton, no place, [Borthy Crag], 5 August 1548, sending a list of his requirements. His supply of victuals will be exhausted by 17 October and he asks particularly for butter, cheese and biscuit, as these require no water, 'a thing now skant'. He has spent 600 crowns of his own money on his 'poor naked soldiers'. A post-script states that Mary, Queen of Scots has embarked for France from Dumbarton. 2pp. Endorsed 'haste'. Address.

Folio 85

Sir Hugh Willoughby and Sir John Ellerker to the Earl of Shrewsbury and Lord Grey of Wilton, from Lauder, 16 August 1548, giving news of raids and counter-raids. 2pp. Willoughby's hand, also signed by Ellerker. Endorsed.

Folio 89

Lord Wharton to the Earl of Shrewsbury, Lieutenant in the North, and Lord Grey of Wilton, from Carlisle, 21 August 1548. The laird of Ferniehirst [Andrew Ker] has complained that the Armstrongs have raided his lands but Wharton has examined them in the presence of Ferniehirst's man and found them not guilty. Ferniehirst is detaining several Englishmen in irons and no entreaties suffice to secure their release. 1p. Clerk's hand, signed. Endorsed.

Folio 93

Sir Richard Manners to the Earl of Shrewsbury, Lieutenant of the Army in Scotland, from Alnwick, 2 September [1548], sending a letter from the Protector allowing him to lie at Norham as Warden. He asks the Earl for aid and advice, requesting that his brother-in-law, Sir Robert Constable, should help him in the East March. 1p. Clerk's hand, signed. Endorsed.

Enclosing folio 95

The Duke of Somerset to Sir Richard Manners, from Syon, 22 August 1548, appointing him Warden of the East and Middle Marches. 1p. Copy.

Folio 99

Sir Hugh Willoughby to the Earl of Shrewsbury, Lieutenant General, from Lauder, 4 September 1548. He requests another hundred men immediately, for he is informed that the French are coming to beseige, Lauder. He asks that the Earl keep the enclosed 'crossrow' [cipher] in case letters are intercepted during the siege. 1p. and a slip. Endorsed.

Folio 103

Edward Dudley to the Earl of Shrewsbury, Lieutenant in the North, from Hume Castle, 11 September [1548], asking that the laird Gyrnley, who has given himself up, may be treated kindly. 1p. Clerk's hand, signed. Endorsed.

Folio 107

Sir Thomas Gargrave to the Earl of Shrewsbury, Privy Councillor, from Ware, 17 March 1548/9. Sir Charles Fairfax, who has replaced Mr. Savill [Sir Henry Saville] as a member of the Council of the North, has asked the Protector for a fee of a hundred marks a year. When Gargrave replaced Sir Thomas Tempest, his fee was reduced from 100 to 50 marks. He encloses a list of the fees of the Council of the North for the Earl's consideration. 2pp. Endorsed. Addresses in the fifth Earl's hand. (Edmund Lodge, Illustrations of British History (second edition, 1838), i.156)

Enclosing folio 109

A note of the fees of the Council at York. 1p. Gargrave's hand.

Folio 113

Sir Thomas Holcroft to the Earl of Shrewsbury, from Berwick, 12 June 1549. He will do what he can about one of the Earl's servants, taken prisoner by the Scots. He complains of the Admiral of Berwick's detaching vessels to Holy Island for victuals. 1p. Clerk's hand, signed.

Folio 115

The Lords of the Council to the Earl of Shrewsbury, Privy Councillor, from Westminster, 19 July 1549, referring to the enclosure riots and congratulating the people of Derbyshire, Shropshire and Nottinghamshire for remaining quiet. Their interests will be well looked after in recompense, 1p. Clerk's hand, signed. Endorsed 'haste'. Address. (Edmund Lodge, Illustrations of British History (second edition, 1838), i.159)

Folio 117

The Duke of Somerset to the Earl of Shrewsbury, from Hampton Court, 6 October 1549, summoning him urgently as a loyal servant of the King and a true friend [Somerset was committed to the Tower on 12 October]. 1p. Clerk's hand, signed. Endorsed. (Edmund Lodge, Illustrations of British History (second edition, 1838), i. 164)

Folio 121

Francis [Hastings, second Earl of] Huntingdon to the Earl of Shrewsbury, Lord President in the North, from London, 8 December 1549, asking that certain men, imprisoned in York Castle for trivial offences, may be released for the King's service. 1p. Clerk's hand, signed. Endorsed.

Folio 125

The Lords of the Council to the Earl of Shrewsbury, Lord President in the North, from Westminster, 14 December 1549, desiring the compilation of a full list of Scottish pledges and prisoners. [cf. folios 39 and 7]. 1p. Paper seal. Clerk's hand, signed. Endorsed 'haste'.

Folio 129

Henry [Manners, second Earl of] Rutland to the Earl of Shrewsbury, Lord President in the North, from Alnwick, 18 December 1549. Sixty seamen have deserted at Newcastle. They are thought to be making for London; they must be arrested and sent back. Similar letters have been sent to the mayors of Hull, York, Doncaster and Pontefract, and to the constable and post of Ferrybridge. 2pp. Clerk's hand, signed. Endorsed 'haste' with a symbol of the gallows.

Folio 133

Sir Robert Bowes to the Earl of Shrewsbury, Lord President in the North, from Mr. Red's [Alderman Reed's ? cf. MS.3192 folio 253] by Charing Cross, 27 December 1549, warmly commending the bearer, Richard Boorde, to the Earl's patronage. 1p. Clerk's hand, signed. Endorsed. Address.

Folio 137

The Lords of the Council to the Earl of Shrewsbury, Lord President in the North, from Westminster, 31 December 1549. Richard Aglionby wishes to be exchanged for certain Scots prisoners. 1p. Clerk's hand, signed. Endorsed.

Enclosing folio 139

The supplication of Richard Aglionby to be exchanged with two Scots prisoners in Pontefract Castle. 1p. Endorsed.

Folio 143

The Earl of Rutland to the Earl of Shrewsbury, Lord President in the North, from Alnwick, 24 January 1549/50. He has collected the certificates of most of the prisoners taken within his wardenry, which he encloses [cf. folio 125]. If Shrewsbury remains at Sheffield, Rutland hopes to visit him on his way to London. 1p. Clerk's hand, signed. Endorsed 'haste'.

Enclosing folio 143(A)

A list of the Scottish pledges and prisoners taken in the West Marches, with their places of captivity and estimates of their worth, 'nevertheless divers of them be dead, part exchanged, and letten home upon ransoms'. 7pp. Clerk's hand. Endorsed.

Folio 145(2)

Sir William Vavasour and others, executors of John [eighth Baron] Scroope to the President of the Council in the North [the Earl of Shrewsbury] and others of the Council, no place [Hazlewood], no date [16 January 1549/50], enclosing a certificate of the Scots prisoners remaining in Yorkshire [cf. folio 125 and MS.3192 folio 391]. 1p. Clerk's hand, signed. Endorsed. Address.

Folio 145(3)

Sir Christopher Danby to the Earl of Shrewsbury, Lord President in the North, from Thorpe Perrow, 14 January 3 Edward VI [1549/50], concerning his Scots prisoners [cf. folio 125]. 1p. Damaged Ms. Clerk's hand, signed. Endorsed. Address.

Folio 147

Sir Robert Bowes to the Earl of Shrewsbury, Lord President in the North, from Woursope [Worksop], 26 January 1549/50. He has been appointed Warden of the East and Middle Marches. He forwards a packet of letters which may need the Earl's attention at once but will see him the next day. 1p. Damaged Ms.

Folio 151

The Lords of the Council to the Earl of Shrewsbury, Lord President in the North, no place [Westminster], 13 February 1549/50, giving orders for ransoming of Richard Delabere and Christopher Sowlby in exchange for those in the custody of the executors of Lord Scroope [cf. folio 145(2)]. A post-script adds: 'Whatsoever the letter be, excede not a prisoner of C marks for the CC angells and CC marks for the other of CC li.' 1p. Damaged Ms. Clerk's hand, signed. Endorsed.

Folio 155

The Lords of the Council to the Earl of Shrewsbury, Lord President in the North, [St. James'], 16 February 1549/50. Henry Stafford [the pirate, cf. Acts of the Privy Council 1550-52, pp. 149-50], taken prisoner by the Scots, has paid a ransom of £700. The Council is resolved to reward him with Scots prisoners to the value of about £200 and asks the Earl to assist in the matter. 1p. Clerk's hand, signed. Endorsed.

Folio 157

The Lords of the Council to the Earl of Shrewsbury, Lord President in the North, from St. James', 19 February 1549/50, enclosing a supplication from the Mayor and burgesses of Hull against the lieutenant of the castle there, Mr. [Ralph] Constable, and asking the Earl to investigate the matter [cf. Acts of the Privy Council 1547-50, p. 396]. 1p. Clerk's hand, signed. Endorsed. Address.

Folio 159

The Lords of the Council to the Earl of Shrewsbury, Lord President in the North, from Westminster, 20 February 1549/50. Certain officers of the Mint at York allege that some of their account books, which remained in the hands of the former Auditor-General of the Mint, Dunche, when he was committed to the Tower, have been taken to the north by James Clerk, a former servant of Dunche's who is now an auditor to the Earl [cf. Clarke, folio 35]. 2pp. Clerk's hand, signed. Endorsed.

Folio 163

Sir Robert Bowes to the Earl of Shrewsbury, Lord President in the North, from Berwick, 26 February 1549/50, asking that certain prisoners, now at Pontefract, should be sent to Berwick so that they may be exchanged, 1p. Clerk's hand, signed. Endorsed. Address in fifth Earl's hand.

Folio 167

Sir Robert Bowes to the Earl of Shrewsbury, Lord President in the North, from Berwick, 22 February 1549/50, asking that certain other prisoners, now at Pontefract, should be sent to Berwick for exchange. 1p. Paper seal. Clerk's hand, signed. Endorsed. Address in fifth Earl's hand.

Folio 171

The Lords of the Council to the Earl of Shrewsbury, Lord President in the North, from Westminster, 22 February 1549/50. Subject to the Earl's approval, they propose to promote Lord Wharton to be Vice-president of the Council of the North, in lieu of his wardenry. 1p. Clerk's hand, signed. Endorsed 'haste'.

Folio 173

Lord Wharton to the Earl of Shrewsbury, Lord President in the North, from his house in Cannon Row [London], 23 February 1549/50, mentioning the Privy Council's intention [cf. folio 171] and promising Shrewsbury full support. 1p. Clerk's hand, signed. Endorsed.

Folio 177(1)

Sir Robert Bowes to the Earl of Shrewsbury, Lord President in the North, from Berwick, 1 March 1549/50. A request that a Scots prisoner, Patrick Hume, be sent to Berwick for exchange. 1p. Clerk's hand, signed.

Folio 177(2)

Ralph Constable to the Earl of Shrewsbury, Lord President in the North, from Hull, 5 March 1549/50. A suit is pending before the Council of the North between him and John Chester of Hull [cf. folio 157], but as the captains of both the north and south blockhouses are away at Flamborough directing the removal of ordnance to Hull, he hopes that the Earl will permit him to be represented at the hearing. 1p. Clerk's hand, signed. Endorsed. Address.

Folio 177(4)

John Holmes to the Earl of Shrewsbury, Lord President in the North, from Bridlington, March 1549/50. Timber has been stolen by the wagon-load from the quay at Hornsea. Master Maunsell [Richard Mansell, cf. Acts of the Privy Council 1550-52, p.396] carried away 6 wainloads of old timber, 6 fair new planks and three of the best timber trees remaining there. 2pp. Endorsed. Address.

Folio 181

Sir Robert Bowes to the Earl of Shrewsbury, Lord President in the North, from Berwick, 10 March 1549/50, requesting that the laird of Spottiswoode, prisoner at Pontefract, may be delivered to his captor, John Carr. 1p. Clerk's hand, signed. Endorsed.

Folio 185

The Lords of the Council to the Earl of Shrewsbury, Lord President in the North, from Westminster, 28 March 1550, directing that prisoners to the value of £400 be given to Mr. Edward Dudley for his ransom [cf. folio 103]. A post-script states that he has already been assigned a prisoner worth £200. 1p. Clerk's hand, signed. Endorsed.

Folio 189

The Lords of the Council to the Earl of Shrewsbury, Lord President in the North, from Westminster, 29 March 1550, assigning certain Scots prisoners of distinction to Sir John Luttrell [cf. folio 81 and Acts of the Privy Council 1547-50, p.421]. 1p. Clerk's hand, signed. Endorsed.

Folio 193

The Lords of the Council to the Earl of Shrewsbury, Lord President in the North, from Greenwich, 17 April 1550. The arrangements for the exchange of prisoners with the French are to be the same as those for the exchange of prisoners with the Scots. 1p. Clerk's hand, signed. Endorsed 'haste'.

Folio 197

The Lords of the Council to the Earl of Shrewsbury, Lord President in the North, from Greenwich, 17 April 1550. They send the King's letters addressed to the Sheriffs and justices in the counties within his commission, with a copy for himself. 1p. Paper seal. Clerk's hand, signed. Endorsed.

Folio 201(1)

Sir Robert Bowes to the Earl of Shrewsbury, Lord President in the North, from Berwick, 20 April 1550. The Lords of the Council have directed him to deliver prisoners to the value of £200 to Henry Stafford [cf. folio 155]. He mentions Roger Kirkpatrick, son and heir of the laird of Closeburn, pledge for Oliver Sinclair, and a son of the laird of Garlies, pledge for his father [cf. folio 7]. 2pp. Clerk's hand, signed. Endorsed.

Folio 201(2)

The Earl of Westmorland to the Earl of Shrewsbury, from Raby, 5 May 1550, discussing a dispute over common land between the inhabitants of Thornton [-dale] and Wilton in Pickering-lythe. 1p. Paper seal. Clerk's hand, signed. Endorsed. Address.

Folio 205

The Lords of the Council to the Earl of Shrewsbury, Lord President in the North, from Greenwich, 2 May 1550, asking that every attention be shown to the Marquis de Meyne [Francis, later the Duke of Guise], brother to the Queen Dowager of Scotland, who is travelling to visit his sister. 1p. Damaged Ms. Endorsed 'haste, for thy life'. Address (Edmund Lodge, Illustrations of British History (second edition, 1838), i. 166)

Folio 207(1)

Anthony Bellasis and other justices of Northumberland to the Earl of Shrewsbury, Lord President in the North, from Newcastle, 7 July 1550. Newcastle is suffering a severe outbreak of plague and they ask for permission to adjourn Quarter Sessions to Durham or some other convenient place. 1p. Clerk's hand, signed. Endorsed 'haste'.

Folio 207(2)

The Earl of Westmorland to the Earl of Shrewsbury, Lord President in the North, from Brancepeth, 25 June [1550], concerning a dispute over rights of common pasture between the inhabitants of Shrewsbury's lands at Monyash and those of Westmorland's at Ashford, Sheldon and Longstone. 1p. Clerk's hand, signed. Endorsed.

Folio 207(4)

William [Paulet, first Earl of] Wiltshire to the Earl of Shrewsbury, Lord President in the North, no place, 28 June 1550, concerning a suit about the interest and occupation of parcel of the manor of Burmeston [Burneston or Barmston] held by the Crown for a minor, Thomas Baynton, in which both parties have agreed to be tried before the Council of the North. 1p. Damaged Ms. Clerk's hand, signed. Endorsed 'haste'. Address.

Folio 209

The Lords of the Council to the Earl of Shrewsbury, Lord President in the North, and other members of the Council of the North, from Westminster, 21 July 1550, requiring them each to choose a residence as near as possible to the Border, that they may govern the more efficiently. 1p. Copy. Endorsed.

Folio 213

Sir Thomas Gargrave to the Earl of Shrewsbury, Lord President in the North, from Durham, 5 August 1550. The husbandmen of Northumberland be 'moche decayed'. Sir Thomas Hilton has gone to London to answer the complaints made against him by the merchants of Newcastle. 1p. Damaged Ms. Endorsed 'haste'. Address.

Folio 215

Robert Brigham, Robert Brandling and Henry Anderson, aldermen of Newcastle, to the King and Council in the North, from Newcastle, 6 December 1550. They have received the proclamation of November concerning the prices of grain, butter and cheese. None of these commodities has been brought to the market since, as the bearer, another alderman, can declare, [cf. Acts of the Privy Council 1550-52, pp. 140, 146]. 1p. Clerk's hand, signed. Endorsed. Address in fifth Earl's hand.

Folio 216

The Earl of Shrewsbury to [Sir Edward North, Chancellor of Augmentations, cf. Acts of the Privy Council 1550-52, p.261], from York, April 1551, acknowledging the receipt of letters of 16 April in which his correspondent states that his warrant was for the taking down only of the south aisle, dorter, frater and two old garners of the church at York. The Earl assures him that there has been defacing of the King's palace there; he questioned the surveyors on 24 April as they were in the act of pulling down part of the palace, for he had understood that the Privy Council had bade a stay of the works on 13 April, and was told that his correspondent had agreed to take down the whole palace. 2pp. Draft, clerk's hand. (Edmund Lodge, Illustrations of British History (second edition, 1838), i. 168)

Folio 217(1)

Henry [Grey, third Marquess of] Dorset to the Earl of Shrewsbury, from Mansfield, 22 April 1550. He hopes that the Earl will not think him unkind for not waiting upon him. He has been ordered to Berwick and must make haste to arrive before the commissioners for the peace, whose names he gives in a post-script, who are due on 3 May. He sends his compliments to 'my good lady my scoller'. 1p. Clerk's hand, subscribed and signed.

Folio 217(2) recto

The Earl of Shrewsbury to William Clarke [from Coldharbour, 20 March 1551/2]. He is completely satisfied with Clarke's sale of wood growing upon the chantry grounds of Brampton. 1p. Draft, clerk's hand, struck through.

Folio 217(2) verso

The Earl of Shrewsbury to William Clarke from Coldharbour, 20 March 1551/2. A more concise version of folio 217(2) recto. 1p. Draft, clerk's hand.

Folio 219

The Lords of the Council to the Earl of Shrewsbury, Lord President in the North, from Greenwich, 3 January 1551/2, asking him to come to London to attend Parliament, if his health permits. 1p. Damaged Ms. Clerk's hand, signed.

Folio 221

Return of the ordnance at Newcastle, 1544. 1p. Clerk's hand, Endorsed. Address.

Folio 225

Sir Humphrey Bradbourne and others, justices of Derbyshire, to the Earl of Shrewsbury, Lord President in the North, at Sheffield, from Derby, 4 April 1558. Where the Earl, as Lord Lieutenant, has asked the shire to raise 1,500 footmen, it is impossible to raise more than 100 men unless they draw from his offices and rule, particularly as many of the most important officials of the county reside and have the bulk of their property elsewhere. 2pp. Copy. Endorsed. (Edmund Lodge, Illustrations of British History (second edition, 1838), i.363)

Enclosing folio 227

A schedule of the names and state of the Sheriff and justices of Derbyshire, with the hundreds and their stewards. Some comments are: Sir William Holles, Sheriff, 'inhabiting in Nottinghamshire'; Sir Henry Sacheverell, 'very aged'; Sir George Vernon, 'verie weake'; Sir James Foljambe, 'hath broken his legge'; Sir Francis Leek [Leake], 'inhabiting in Nottinghamshire'; Sir Thomas Cockayne, 'inhabiting in Warwickshire'. 1p. Copy.

MS.3193

English

FORMERLY VOLUME B