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The state of the household of Mary Queen of Scots, undated. Divided into three groups, (i) 30 persons retained at Tutbury; (ii) additional persons retained at Tutbury by the sufferance of [George, 6th] Earl of Shrewsbury and the Earl of Huntingdon; (iii) 9 persons who 'remayned aswell at Winfielde as out of the castell at Tutburie and which presentlye remayneth in this Towne forthe of the Quene's howse.' 2pp. Endorsed.
Folio 3
Estimate of spring woods in co. York, totalling 2240 acres belonging to the forges of [Gilbert, 7th] Earl of Shrewsbury, made by John Bouth and William Plessington. The woods are situated in Handsworth, Treeton, Whiston, Ecclesfield, Tankersley, Rotherham, Kimberworth, Cowley, Sheffield and Bradford. The survey excludes hedgerows and timber trees, but states the ages and acreage of the woods named. The wood at Bolsterstone, [co. York], is omitted 'beinge in the dowrie of the ould Countisse.' [Elizabeth, widow of George, Earl of Shrewsbury, d. 13 Feb. 1607/8.] 2pp.
Folio 5
List of knights, gentlemen, yeomen, mourners and others attending the funeral [of George, 4th Earl of Shrewsbury], the procession starting from Wingfield, [co. Derby], on Tuesday 26 March 1538/9 and reaching Sheffield on the following Thursday. 4pp.
Folio 7
Memorandum by R. Beckwith asking one Shawe to affirm his fidelity to the Earl of Shrewsbury, and asking the latter's assistance in a suit pending in London between himself and Mrs. Cholmeley, [Roger Beckwith, son and heir of Sir Leonard Beckwith, married Elizabeth, daughter of Roger Cholmeley before 1567. Surtees Soc., cxxxiii, 132.] no date 1p. Endorsed.
Folio 9
Abstract of a survey of lands in co. York, including Selby Abbey, apparently belonging to the family of Beckwith, made 22 March 1582/3. Mention is made of the jointure of Lady Beckwith and of property belonging to Mrs. 'Champley.' 2pp.
Folio 11
Copy of an answer made by the Earl of Shrewsbury to letters from the Privy Council concerning the making of unreasonable leases and fines to his tenants [probably in Glossopdale, co. Derby], c.1581. [Acts of the Privy Council, 1581-1582, 22.] 4pp.
Folio 13
John Owlby to William Diconson, bailiff of Sheffield, from Fawthwel, [ ], 31 October 1585, relating to a sub poena served on the writer by one Downes, accompanied by 'myne ould enymie' Richard Marshe, both servants of Mr. Boswell, to appear in the Star Chamber at the suit of the Earl of Shrewsbury. His surprise because Boswell has been the Earl's great enemy. ¼pp. Endorsed.
Folio 15
R. Whalley to the Earl of Shrewsbury, from Sir William Copley's [house] at Sprotbrough, [co. York], 10 May [1548], stating that he had been sent by Sir William Gascoynge and his lady to John Gascoigne to obtain the lease of Whatton, [co. Nott.], but he could obtain neither the lease nor the repayment of money lent to John Gascoyng to be paid to his brother Sir William. Announces the death of Sir Anthony Browne on Saturday last. 1p. Endorsed.
Folio 17
Roger Manners to the Earl of Shrewsbury, from the Savoy, [London], 25 October [1586], concerning the Earl's relations with his son [Gilbert], Lord Talbot, and the latter's financial affairs. 2pp. Seal. Endorsed. Torn.
Folio 19
William Harman to the Earl of Shrewsbury, from Oxford, 8 March 1583/4, relating to his brother's debts, which he had undertaken to discharge. 1p, Endorsed.
Folio 21
[The Earl of Shrewsbury to Lord Burghley, April or May 1574], [Apparently a draft of one of the letters to Burghley dated 16 April and 14 May 1574. Edmund Lodge, Illustrations of British History, 1791, 2nd; edition, 1838, ii, 36-40.] about the proceedings of one Cooker, [or Corker former chaplain of the Earl], against his son Gilbert Talbot, and untrue accusations of disloyalty against the Earl. 1p. Draft. Torn.
Folio 23
Peter Roos to [Gilbert], Lord Talbot, from Laxton, [co. Nott.], 3 March [1589/90], about legal proceedings taken after some disturbance, with a long postscript on procedure. 3pp. Seal. Endorsed. Torn.
Folio 25
Declaration by Thomas Heron, servant to the Earl of Shrewsbury, of the terms of his appointment as Marshal of the Court of Exchequer, made at Sheffield Lodge, 14 September 1587. [Calender of State Papers Domestic, 1581-90, 426.]
Folio 27
The Archbishop of York to the Earl of Shrewsbury, from Bishopthorpe, [co. York], 19 June 1582, concerning a disagreement between the Earl's servant Antony Morton and the Archbishop's tenants at Scrooby, [co. Nott.], about Plumtree Common. 1p. Address: Privy Councillor. Torn.
Folio 29
The Bishop of Carlisle to the Earl of Shrewsbury, at Sheffield, from Rose, [co. Cumb.], 1 November 1583, informing him of the judgement of the courts in a suit about a reversionary lease, granted by the Bishop to the Earl, of Melbourne [co. Derby], to the effect that reversionary leases could not be made by Bishops except to the Queen. Discusses the resulting financial difficulties. 1½pp. Seal. Address: Privy Councillor.
Folio 31
The Archbishop of York to the Earl of Shrewsbury, from Bishopthorpe, [co. York], 11 May 1581, describing his treatment of Roger Beckwith who had appeared before him in the Consistory Court. [Acts of the Privy Council, 1580-1581, 362-3]. Also refers to a dispute between the Earl and Sir Gervase Clyfton about the patronage of Wilford, [co. Nott.]. 1p. Seal. Address: Privy Councillor.
Folio 33
The Archbishop of York to the Earl of Shrewsbury, from Bishopthorpe, [co. York], 8 July 1580, stating that he had changed his intention of preaching at Pontefract, and would preach at Tadcaster instead, 'lest some resort of people should be made thither.' He will meet the Earl afterwards at Brierley, [co. York]. ½. Seal. Address: Privy Councillor.
Folio 35
The Bishop of Carlisle to the Earl of Shrewsbury, from Rose Castle, [co. Cumb.], 28 June 1580, informing him that the suit concerning the lease of Melbourne, [co. Derby], was to be heard at Derby Assizes. ½p. Seal. Address: Privy Councillor.
Folio 37
Summary of the supplication of William Agard, Receiver of the Duchy of Lancaster for co. Staff, and other counties, concerning a debt of Francis Curzon for £600, c.1589. 1p. Endorsed.
Folio 39v
Public submission of John Palmer who had slanderously accused [George, 6th] Earl of Shrewsbury, at St. James' Palace of having two children by the Queen of Scots, 27 May no year 4pp. Draft. Endorsed.
Folio 43
Robert Eyre to [the Earl of Shrewsbury], from Edale, [co. Derby], 7 May no year, concerning the purchase of a lease from the Crown for 14 years of the fair at Chapel-en-le Frith, [co. Derby], at a rent of 33s. 4d. The price is about £40 and the yield 5 marks besides the rent. ½. Seal. Address: my Lorde.
Folio 45
Thomas Knyveton to [the Earl of Shrewsbury], from Tutbury, [co. Staff.], 22 November [1577], about the accounts of armour, weapons and money received during the last rebellion from certain townships in co. Derby, of which he had rendered no account. 3pp. Address: my lorde.
Folio 47
Leonard Bamforth to William Dyckenson, bailiff of Sheffield, from Grays Inn, 7 February 1587/8, describing his negotiations with the Earl of Cumberland and Serjeant [Thomas] Walmesley for the mortgage of Bolton and Westhall to the Earl of Shrewsbury, and his objections to certain specified covenants. Though Cumberland is eager for the mortgage, there are dangers in proceeding owing to the charges on the land. Progress of an Exchequer suit against Strelley [Styrley], and of a suit concerning Skynner. 3pp. Endorsed.
Folio 49
Accounts of Averay Copley, receiver of Edward Savile, esquire, for all his manors and lands from 10 December 1580 to 1 July 1581, submitted to the Earl of Shrewsbury. 4pp. Endorsed.
Folio 53
Roger Manners to the Earl of Shrewsbury, from Court, 10 June [1588?], congratulating him on his recovery from a serious illness. 1p. Address: Earl Marshal.
Folio 55
William Deckenson, bailiff [of Sheffield], to [the Earl of Shrewsbury], from Sheffield, 29 September 1586, giving details of sums of money paid, including some for 'your newe buyldings at your manour;' transactions at the fairs at Chesterfield, [co. Derby], and Barnsley, [co. York]; fines paid by copyholders at Whitchurch, [co. Salop.] and recommendations for the conduct of business in the manorial court; payment to Smith of London, the Earl's tailor; venison pasties into which Mrs. [Elinor] Brytten had put so much wine and spirit that they had broken in transit. 3pp. Address: my Lorde.
Folio 57
Articles of agreement between the Earl of Shrewsbury and Alice Beckwith, widow, for the conveyance to the Earl of lands formerly belonging to the late Lady Elizabeth Beckwith, and confirming to him the goods of Roger Beckwith, lately deceased, [5 November 1580]. 1p. Draft. Endorsed.
Folio 59
Lawrence Meres, [ ], and Ra[lph] Rokebye, members of the Council of the North, to the Earl of Shrewsbury, from York, 24 February 1589/90, acknowledging his letters asking for the stay of a case before the Council concerning a riot at Doncaster, [co. York] but stating that they cannot act in the absence of the President and other members. 1p. Seal. Address: Earl Marshal and Privy Councillor.
Folio 61
Sir Henry Lee to the Earl of Shrewsbury, from Court, 17 February 1589/90, with rumours of a new Spanish invasion. Mentions a Spanish embassy to Scotland, and the King of Scots' wish for a friendship with England and Denmark; the trial in the Star Chamber of Sir Richard Knightley, Hales and Wigson and his wife for printing certain books; [The Marprelate Tracts] the illness of the Earl of Warwick. [Died 21 Feb. 1589/90.] 3pp. Two seals. Address: Privy Councillor.
Folio 63
Richard Mauleverer to Robert Lee, at Hartfield, [co. York], from Allerton-Mauleverer, [co. York], 25 February 1588/9, reporting his unsuccessful attempt to arrest John Estoft of Eastoft, [co. York], on the orders of the Earl of Shrewsbury, for trespass in the royal forests. ½p. Endorsed.
Folio 65
Sir Henry Lee to the Earl of Shrewsbury, at Handsworth, [co. York], from Woodstock, [co. Oxon.], 18 February 1588/9, sending a present and mentioning that a lease of some office granted by the Earl to the late Earl of Leicester, was being offered for sale. 2pp. Endorsed.
Folio 67
Ro[ ] Dee to the Earl of Shrewsbury, from Letwell, [co. York], 30 January 1588/9, relating to the action of the Justices [in co. York] in certifying the rating of the loan without consulting the Earl, thinking that Lord Darcy had notified him. He has now sent a copy of the certificate sent to the Lord Lieutenant, [Henry Hastings, 3rd Earl of Huntingdon]. 1p. Seal. Address: Earl Marshal.
Folio 69
The Earl of Shrewsbury to Lord Burghley, from Handsworth, [co. York], 24 January 1588/9, on behalf of Robert Kaye or Kaie, son of his servant John Kaye, a prisoner in the Fleet. ½p. Endorsed.
Folio 71
Accounts of Averay Copley, receiver of Edward Savile, esquire, for all his manors and lands from 16 December 1587 to 29 June 1588, submitted to the Earl of Shrewsbury. 1½pp. Endorsed.
Folio 73
Sir Henry Lee to the Earl of Shrewsbury, at Sheffield, from Hatfield, 20 May 1588, sending him a present of a fat stag killed by a lady. 1p. Seal. Endorsed.
Folio 75
Accounts of Averay Copley, receiver of Edward Savile, esquire, for all his rents and lands due at Pentecost 1588. 2pp.
Folio 77
Richard Torre to [the Earl of Shrewsbury], from Kingston-upon-Hull, [co. York], 15 May 1586, recounting a fray that had taken place over the attempted arrest of John Adams, master of the ship Anne Gallante. The Earl's ship will shortly sail for France with a cargoe of lead, and orders to buy barley and wine. 3pp. Address: my L[ord].
Folio 79
R. Beckwith to the Earl of Shrewsbury, from Laingford, 30 May 1586, acknowledging the receipt of money from the Earl, and stating the total amount of the loan to be £300. Asks for a time to be set for the release of his wife's dower, for which he is bound in £400 to the Earl and Edward Talbot, [later Earl of Shrewsbury]. 1p. Address: Earl Marshal.
Folio 81
Nicholas Strelley to the Earl of Shrewsbury, from Beauchief, 12 June 1585, concerning his interest in certain tithes in Sheffield. 1p. Address: Privy Councillor.
Folio 83
Thomas Thomson to the Earl of Shrewsbury, from the Middle Temple, 23 October 1585, about efforts to raise money for the Earl, Alderman [Sir Edward] Osborne refusing and recalling a debt shortly due to him from Henry Cavendish on the Earl's bond, but Alderman [Richard] Martyn agreeing to lend £100 or £200. He has brought an action for debt against one Skargill in order to defeat efforts to release him from the Counter. 1p. Seal. Endorsed.
Folio 85
Averay Copley to [the Earl of Shrewsbury], from York, June 1585, informing him of his unsuccessful attempt to obtain the wardship of the daughter of the late Sir Robert Savell, and of the financial position of his own daughter. 1p. Seal. Address: my lorde.
Folio 87
Richard Torre to [the Earl of Shrewsbury], from Worksop Lodge, [co. Nott.], 27 May 1585, about the water tolls of the fairs at Bawtry, [co. York]; has hired a ship to take lead to Newhaven; one of the Earl's ships is loaded, and the Phoenix will be loaded soon; lease of tithes of Great Markham, [co. Nott.]; rabbits and repairs at Worksop. 3pp. Address: my L[ord].
Folio 89
William Deckenson, bailiff [of Sheffield] to [the Earl of Shrewsbury], from Sheffield, 18 April 1585, about the lease and rent of chantry lands at Chesterfield, [co. Derby], which were claimed by the townspeople, and other estate business. Mentions the coming to Sheffield of Edward Talbot, his wife [Jane, daughter and co-heir of Cuthbert, 7th Lord Ogle] and her sister. 2pp. Address: my Lorde.
Folio 91
[The Earl of Shrewsbury] to the Lord Chancellor, 1 May 1589, about his attempt to arbitrate in a dispute between Richard, son and heir of Francis Woortley, deceased, and his widow, who had married [ ] Fuliamb, and to the resumption of the suit in Chancery. 1p. Draft.
Folio 93
James Byrkbye, clerk, to the Earl of Shrewsbury, from York, 25 November 1583, announcing the death of Lady Beckwith, mother of [ ] Beckwith, from whom the Earl had purchased lands. 2pp. Endorsed.
Folio 95
Thomas Mounteney to the Earl of Shrewsbury, from York, 12 December 1582, offering his services despite the fact that [Averay ?] Copley did not recommend him. 1p. Seal. Endorsed.
Folio 97
John Holmes to the Earl of Shrewsbury, from Hamphall, [co. York], 26 August 1582, requesting that his eldest son might enter the Earl's service. 1p. Seal. Endorsed.
Folio 99
R. Stapleton to the Countess of Shrewsbury, from London, 9 July 1582, 'craving benyson ageanst those assizes at York,' and offering his services in return. 1p. Endorsed.
Folio 101
The Earl of Shrewsbury to Thomas Bawdwen, at Cold Harbour, [London], from Sheffield Castle, 24 October 1580, asking him to use his influence to obtain a grant of the Stewardship of Barnsley near Tankersley, [co. York], for Richard Theynland, 'my frend and well wyller,' in succession to Godfrey Boswell of Gunthwaite, [co. York], deceased, at the annual fee of 20 shillings. ½p. Endorsed.
Folio 103
Note of a composition made with certain tenants for the demesne lands at Ardsley, [co. York], 1580. 1p.
Folio 105
H. Midlemore to [the Earl of Shrewsbury], from Court, 18 April 1580, relating to negotiations for the purchase of the manor of Burton. 1½pp. Endorsed.
Folio 107
William Deckenson, bailiff [of Sheffield], to [the Earl of Shrewsbury], at Orton Longueville, [co. Hunt.], 21 December 1586, accounting for money received from the Earl and from rents received at the previous Martinmas. Mentions poachers in Alton Park, and soldiers mustered at Cheadle, [co. Staff.]. 2pp. Address: my Lorde.
Folio 109
William Hyllyarde to the Earl of Shrewsbury, at Cold Harbour, [London] from York, 1 June 1586, about Galtres Forest - the scarcity of deer and the need for a restraint for 3 or 4 years; writs to be obtained from the Lord Chancellor for the appointment of verderers or Mr. Nelson to be required to attend the forest courts. 1p. Endorsed.
Folio 111
Instructions about the raising of the musters for co. York and their division through the Ridings, 16 September 1585. 3pp. Endorsed.
Folio 113
Unsigned letter to [the Earl of Shrewsbury], from Thorpe, [co. York], 30 August 1582, describing the collection of tithe corn at Whitgift and Brierley, [co. York], and the condition of the tithe buildings at Adlingslite. 2pp. Seal. Address: my Lorde.
Folio 115
Schedule of lands belonging to the chantries of the Blessed Mary and St. Katherine at Rotherham, [co. York] granted by Letters Patent to William Barton, gent., 11 December 1581, with marginal notes of the names of some tenants. 1½pp. Endorsed. The Queen's Lands in Rotherham.
Folio 117
The Earl of Shrewsbury to Thomas Stringer, at Wingfield, [co. Derby], from London, 19 October 1584, stating that he had received his writ of summons to Parliament beginning 23 November, and was thus uncertain when he would come to Wingfield. Orders him to leave the provisioning of the house to Sir Ralph Sadler. ½p. Endorsed. Torn.
Folio 119
Richard Cotter, keeper of Worksop Park, [co. Nott.], to [George, 6th Earl of Shrewsbury], 6 November no year, about the prosecution of George Leygot and Robert Procter for hunting in the park; other men had gone to live in co. York, and another writ would be needed to prosecute them. 1p. Address: me Lorde.
Folio 121
[The Earl of Shrewsbury] to Thomas Stringer, at Whiston, [co. York], from Chelsea, [London], 22 May 1585, thanking him for his services. 1p. Endorsed. Torn.
Folio 123
Sir Thomas Cokayne, sheriff of co. Derby, to the Earl of Shrewsbury, from Ashbourn, [co. Derby], 5 April 1586, about serving of writs within the Earl's liberties. 1p. Endorsed.
Folio 125
Francis Rodes to the Earl of Shrewsbury, from Woodthorpe, [co. Derby], 10 March no year, about the Earl's purchase of property at Cowley, [co. Derby], from [ ] Thwaytes, and the attempt of the latter's son to defeat the sale by pleading a previous conveyance of the property to him. ½p. Endorsed.
Folio 127
Hew Lenton to the Earl of Shrewsbury, from Nottingham gaol, 14 January [1596/7], stating that he had been imprisoned for a year because he had been surety for a debt of Captain Beckwith, who had made no attempt to effect his release. Beckwith, now himself a prisoner, had promised that if the Earl bought his land part of the proceeds should be applied to the writer's release. Petitions the Earl to settle the purchase, and mentions a promise of favour to him as bearer of a letter from the Earl of Lincoln settling the case between the Earl's brother Henry Talbot and one Thimblebie. 1p. Endorsed.
Folio 129
Statement to [ ] Bradshawe by an unnamed landowner or tenant of Aldwark Grange, formerly belonging to Darley Abbey, [co. Derby], contesting the Earl of Shrewsbury's claim to tithes in kind, and giving the names of former purchasers and farmers of the estate, Hilary Term 1589/90. 1p. Endorsed.
Folio 131
Sir William Fairfac to his uncle Peter Roos, from Gilling, [co. York], 16 June 1594, about the purchase of Burton manor by the Earl of Shrewsbury, whereby the writer's son, who is also grandson to Roos' sister, will benefit. 1p. Endorsed.
Folio 133
John Hall to [the Earl of Shrewsbury], 24 May 1563, concerning law suits between the Earl and Kynaston, Gascoigne and Fuliamb. 3pp. Address: my lorde.
Folio 135
Roger Manners to the Earl of Shrewsbury, at Sheffield, from Haddon, [co. Derby], 23 July 1594, thanking the Earl and Countess for their entertainment. The Earl of Rutland is at Haddon but cannot hunt because of the weather. Speculation as to the opinion of 'her majestie or old Wyllyam' on a rumoured marriage of Lady Elizabeth Vere. 1p. Seal. Endorsed.
Folio 137
William Kirkbye to the Countess of Shrewsbury, from Lea, [co. Linc.], 10 January 1598/9, urging her to purchase the liberty of Dunholme, [co. Linc.], from Sir Thomas Mounson, as it is very suitable for erecting water mills on the Trent. 1p. Seal. Endorsed.
Folio 139
John Hacker to the Countess of Shrewsbury, at London, from Bridgford, [co. Nott.], 19 January 1595/6, about the letting of lands there and at Sawley, [co. Derby], and to estate matters at Bridgford, Belper, [co. Derby], and elsewhere. 3pp. Seal. Endorsed.
Folio 141
Notes made by [the Earl of Shrewsbury, c.1601-2], about the purchase of the manor of Mansfield, [co. Nott.], for which William Cavendish and the Earl of Rutland were negotiating. Mentions objections to the sale on the ground that it was ancient demesne of the Crown and that injury might be done to the castle and forest of Nottingham. 2pp.
Folio 143
Statement of negotiations with unnamed commissioners of the Crown for the sale of Mansfield manor, [co. Nott.], November 1599-[January 1601/2]. 3pp. Endorsed.
Folio 145
Memorandum by [Bradshawe] made for the Earl of Shrewsbury, 18 September 1598, about a lease of Kingston from one Babington, who was ill and kept indoors to avoid arrest. 1p.
Folio 147
Sir Horatio Palaui' [Palauicino] to the Earl of Shrewsbury, from Babraham, [co. Camb.], 27 November 1599, mentioning the rebellion in Ireland, a law suit between [Sir Charles] Cavendish and John Stanhope, his health. 1p. Seal. Endorsed. Italian.
Folio 149
Robert Markham and John Bateman to [Gilbert], Lord Talbot, from Newark, [co. Nott.], 5 July 1590, with an account of negotiations with the Aldermen and Corporation of Newark about post-horses, and a suit with the unnamed bearer of the letter. 1p. Seal. Endorsed.
Folio 151
Sir Henry Lee to the Earl of Shrewsbury, at Sheffield Castle, from Quarrendon, [co. Buck.], 18 July 1594, mentioning that Essex has joined the siege of Brest with 5000 trained foot. The siege of Groningen likely to be long. 1p. Seal. Endorsed.
Folio 153
John Swinarton to the Earl of Shrewsbury, 17 June 1598, protesting that he had not been to see Lord Buckhurst about the Earl's debt to him since receiving his promise of payment. 1p. Seal. Endorsed.
Folio 155
Sir John Scudamore to the Countess of Shrewsbury, from the Tiltyard, 16 May 1594, about the payment of a loan of £323 15 for one year with interest of £30 to [Thomas] Kerrie towards the purchase of Welbeck, [co. Nott.], and a payment of £100 to one Thekstone, through whom the reversion has been obtained. 1p. Endorsed.
Folio 157v
Plan of land in Barlborough, [co. Derby], bought by Mr. Justice [Francis] Roods [or Rodes] from [ ] Seliock, with the park of Longford, with some notes about the raising of rents. 3pp. |