1589. June 23. Vol. 618, p. 39a. July 1. Vol. 605, p. 88. Vol. 605, p. 130. July 8. July 25. Vol. 618, p. 86. 19. 20. 21. 22. The LORD DEPUTY to SIR GEORGE CAREW. I am glad of your success in the action you have in hand. I have dealt with Sir Thomas Le Strange for the sending of his boat to you. Victuals shall be despatched hence at this next tide. The diver of Dublin, if you think he may do good there, shall repair to you with all speed. The inhabitants of those parts have doubtless recovered the small pieces. 23 June 1589. Copy. P. 1. The COUNCIL in ENGLAND to SIR WILLIAM FITZ- Requesting him, according to the tenour of her Majesty's letters, dated 1 February 1587[-8], to admit Sir George Carew to the Mastership of the Ordnance, vacant by the attainder and conviction of Sir William Stanley. From the Court at Nonsuche, 1 July 1589. Signed: Chr. Hatton, canc.; W. Burghley; A. Warwick; 2. Another copy. "This is a true copy.-W. FytzWylliam." POPE SIXTUS V. to DERMOND MCCRAGHE, Bishop of Brief, empowering him to absolve all ecclesiastical persons in his diocese, who, though formerly heretics and not holding their benefices by lawful title, have unduly received ecclesiastical revenues, and to compound for the restitution of the same to the churches from which they were derived. Also to grant dispensations to persons who have married within the prohibited degrees of consanguinity. Rome, 8 July 1589, 5 pont. Copy. Latin. Pp. 2. WARRANT by the LORD DEPUTY to SIR GEOrge Carew. Whereas we intend to repair into Connaught and Thomond, taking our way by Limerick, and to be at Kylkeny upon Monday night, 11 August, we require you to send your 30 horsemen to attend us, and to meet us at the bridge of Laughlyn the said day. Castle of Dublin, 25 July 1589. *The substance of this document is given, but without the date, in Mr. Morrin's Patent and Close Rolls, Vol. II., p. 168. "By the Pope's donation" is added in the margin by Carew. 1589. July 27. Vol. 618, p. 84a. July 30. Vol. 618, p. 84. Aug. 1. Vol. 618, p. 39a. 23. 24. 25. We command all her Majesty's officers, ministers, and subjects to provide for your said company sufficient horsemeat and man's meat for one night and a breakfast in each one place, for which they are to deliver ready money or else the officer's bill. Copy. P. 1. DALLAWAYE to SIR GEORGE CAREw. "Since my coming into the North I have learned that there are two Spaniards and a Scottish captain come over to weigh the ordnance in the Routt; and it is reported that there is great store of gold and silver there; and that the Spaniards and Scottish captain hath brought the King of Scots' letters for their better aid to Anguishe McConnell and to Sorleboy; but that is a thing uncertain to me but by report, but for certain the men are in the Routt, and purpose to proceed in the matter. I thought it good to acquaint your Worship withal, for that your Wo. had some conference with me in that matter." In the margin: "From Auncyent Dallawaye, the 27 of July 1589." Copy. P. 1. SIR HENRY BAGNALL to SIR GEORGE CAREW. "My most worthy, good Uncle,-I long to hear of the safe arrival of your best comfort. If she be come, let her know that there is no artillery left at Dunluce to draw you from her The King of Scots, as I hear say, sent for the same, and at first they did weigh two great pieces. I am sure they have all, and are gone. The troubles between the Earl and Shane's sons doth increase mightily, and I think when the nights grow long they will do much harm; and, under colour of them, many other do start out to make spoil. . . . . Heartiest commendations to yourself and good Mr. Delves and all his household." 30 July 1589. LORD DEPUTY FITZWILLIAM to SIR GEORGE CAREW. Albeit I have written that you and certain of your horsemen should attend me this journey into Conagh, I countermand my former letters. You are to be employed in bringing hither ordnance from Chester, and in other her Highness's service. 1 August 1589. 1589. Aug. 1. Vol. 618, p. 84. Aug. 1. Vol. 618, p. 84. Aug. 5. Aug. 9. Vol. 618, p. 24. 26. 27. 28. 29. COMMISSION from the LORD DEPUTY to SIR GEORGE Repair to that part of Ulster upon the sea where some of the Spanish fleet perished, and where there are certain pieces of ordnance meet to be recovered, carrying with you artificers, and setting forth boats and other necessaries. Kilmainham, 1 August 1589. Copy. P. 1. COMMISSION from the LORD DEPUTY to CAPTAIN Whereas we have appointed Sir George Carewe, Master of the Ordnance, to repair presently over into England for the safe bringing hither of such store and proportion of ordnances and munition of her Majesty's as are now remaining at Chester, we command you to furnish and set in good readiness her Majesty's gallyon, called The Popingay, to attend the said Master of the Ordnance, not only to Chester, but, upon your return, into Ulster, to recover certain Spanish ordnance there wrecked. Kylmaynham, 1 August 1589. SIR GEORGE CAREW to the LORD DEPUTY. I pray your pardon that I did not certify you of the return of the Queen's ship, with the arrival both of munition and money, by the last messenger that my Lord Chancellor * sent to you. According your directions, I did entreat to go northwards; but Captain Thorneton, until he hear from your Lo. again, is desirous to stay, being commanded, as he saith, by the Lord Admiral † not to fail to be at Chester the 24th of this month. I have received a letter from Sir Henry Bagnall, dated three or four days before I departed this realm; by the copy whereof you may perceive what the Scots have done at Dunluce in July last, about the time of your being in Connaught; yet those pieces that be under the water I presume are there still. Sir Walter Raleigh hath sent a servant to pray me to come to him, which I would very gladly do, but will not depart from hence until you have returned answer to my Lord Chancellor. Dublin, 5 August 1589. Copy. P. 1. LORD BURLEIGH to SIR GEORGE CAREW. For that upon the decease of Mr. Wingfilde, late Master of the Ordnance, there were no perfect remains taken of her * Adam Loftus, Archbishop of Dublin 1589. Aug. 24. Vol. 618, p. 26. Vol. 618, p. 39a. 30. Majesty's stores, and his administrators have procured and called upon the furthering and finishing of his accompts; send over hither such of the said remains as you have, as well for Dublin as for other places, and also the book of the issue of the store for one year after Mr. Wingfeld's decease. And for that it is thought you took new remains of the store in June or July 1588, when yourself arrived there with the Lord Deputy that now is, you shall do well likewise to send over the same. Make due search and inquiry where all ordnance that remained upon the determination of Mr. Wingfild's accompt for Michaelmas 1575, and all ordnance received sithens, now rest and are placed. 9 August 1589. Note in Carew's hand: "Delib' per Chapman." LORD DEPUTY FITZWILLIAM to SIR GEORGE CAREW. "This day, Sir George, I received your letter of the 16th of this month by this bearer, the pursuivant, being glad of your and my Lady your wife's arrival in good safety, together with her Majesty's treasure and munition. I would that the Lord Admiral bad not written unto Captain Thorneton for his repair to Chester; so might he have gone with you about the ordnance by Dunluce, which I heard of by Surleboy, and likewise from Captain Henshewe, was assayed by some out of Scotland to be wayed, but left still in the water.' Take with you 50 of Mr. Marshal's footmen, and the two half bands which be already at Knockfargus, and Mr. Warren's 20 horsemen from the Ardes, in your way thitherwards, providing cables and other things either out of your office or by the help of the Lord Chancellor in Dublin. At Knockfargus you will obtain great boats and casks. "As I am sorry for one respect you shall want the use of her Majesty's ship, so am I, on the young, fair lady's behalf, glad that it goeth to Chester, assuring you, my good knight, I had rather bear the charge of the weighing of the ordnance than that she should be so much as afraid of a pirate; much more that any pirate should carry such a jewel away." I trust on Tuesday, the 26th, to be towards Galway; praying I may be remembered to my good Lady your wife, though not acquainted with her. Ennis, 24 August 1589. P.S.-If there be any other matter needful more than the commission herewith sent, the Lord Chancelior will give you the same. Note." This letter I [Carew] received at Lysmore, Sir Walter Ralighe being present, the 26th of September 1589." Copy. P. 1. 2. Another copy of the same, but dated 26 September: 1589. Aug. 25. Vol. 618, p. 23. Sept. 28. Vol. 618, p. 25a. Oct. 1. Vol. 605, p. 137. Vol. 618, p. 37a. 31. 32. 33. SIR GEORGE CAREW to SIR JOHN PERROT. * For the favours which my wife in my suit hath received at your hands, I am most bound to you. My Lord Deputy is now in Connough to confirm his late peace made with the Burkes. O'Rorwke, in his beggarly fashion a proud prince, stands upon great terms. Since the death of McMahon, Hugh Roe, his brother, by the Lord Deputy and Council was made captain of the country; but Bryan McHugh Oge, Lord of the Dartry, was possessed of the same. To establish Hugh Roe, forces of the garrison were sent by the Deputy; against whom Bryan armed all that he could make, who, with the help of the Earl of Tyrone and of McGwyer, were well-nigh 1,000 men. But Bryan left the country, and is gone to O'Rorwke, and the Queen's forces are returned. The sons of Shane O'Neale (for O'Neale will not seem to be a party) and the Earl of Tyrone have gathered great forces on either side. The Earl hath twice of late escaped very hardly. Dublin, 25 August 1589. "Per Lawles." SIR GEORGE CAREW to the LORD DEPUTY (FITZWILLIAM). I am grieved that my going into Munster to welcome my Lord Warden into this kingdom hath so unfortunately fallen out that I cannot altogether excuse myself from blame. Your letter from Innis, in Thomond, dated 24th August, I received not until the 25th (sic) of this present month, so I supposed you did not intend to employ me to search for ordnance in the North; but I left order with the Clerk of the Ordnance to perform that service in my absence. I am upon urgent occasions detained by my Lord Warden, who by no means will let me depart until his coming to Dublin. I am in fear you will be offended with my absence. Lysmore, 28 September 1589. Copy. P. 1. SIR JOHN PERROT to SIR GEORGE CAREW. The bearer hereof, being my man and brewer, has signified to me that you have much favoured him since my coming from thence, which I take thankfully. As he is returning thither, I pray you to continue your goodwill toward him. York House, 1 October 1589. Signed. Postscript (unfinished)." I thank you for the news you wrote unto me. I will do what I can for you touching your" P. 1. Addressed. Seal torn off. 2. Copy of the same. Note by Carew: "Delib' per Hye." * "Stone" in MS. |