TIBBOT BURKE.

"An Abstract of the Demands of Theobald ne Long Burke unto Sir Coniers Clifford, Governor of Connaught, at Lehinche, 25 April 1597; sent into England, and answered by the Lords of the Council 25 June 1597."

"He undertook, with the aid of her Majesty's forces, to banish Tibbot McWalter, the now McWilliam; for reward of that service to have all McWilliam's lands to be assured unto him, and in lieu of the name of McWilliam to have some title to be bestowed upon him according to the worthiness of his service.--A style was granted, whereof consideration should be had; the lands also, conditionally that it should bear the composition which Sir Richard Bingham had formerly imposed upon it."

That the lands in co. Mayo taken from the possessors in Sir Richard Bingham's time and conferred upon others may be restored to the right owners.--This large demand was denied.

"That the benefit of her Majesty's letters in the behalf of his brother Moroghe ne Muyre, and the like for Donell O'Mayle his mother, might be confirmed unto him if he would become a good subject."--Granted.

That Richard Burke be received to mercy and have a pension.--Granted.

"He demanded all the lands of such persons as were then in rebellion in co. Mayo to be granted unto him and his heirs.--There was granted unto him all the rebels' lands that were of his own sept."

He demanded the castle and lands of Castle Barry.--Denied.

Pardons for sundry persons.--Granted.

That for seven years such as depended upon him should not be questioned for any harms done.--Suspended.

"He demanded such portions of McWilliam's seignory as was by the Lord General's last parley agreed upon.--Granted."

A company of foot in the Queen's pay.--Granted.

A commission to grant protections in co. Mayo.--Mitigated.

In Carew's hand.