Volume 1

A bibliography of royal proclamations of the Tudor and Stuart sovereigns and of others published under authority, 1485-1714 / With an historical essay on their origin and use, by Robert Steele.

James Lindsay, 26th Earl of Crawford

Date:: 1910

Credit: A bibliography of royal proclamations of the Tudor and Stuart sovereigns and of others published under authority, 1485-1714 / With an historical essay on their origin and use, by Robert Steele. Source: Wellcome Collection.

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$27 MAY.—BY THE KING. A Proclamation con- cerning Apparrell. [Begins] Whereas in the Act of reformation of excesse of Array passed . . . Richmond: 27 May [1534]. Only found in MS. Signed William FitzWilliam, William Paulett. B.M. Harl. 442. 90. Antiq. 1 (70). Cal. S.P. 7. 721. N° 141. 29 AUGUST.—BY THE KING. A Proclama- tion for Peace betwixt the kings of England and Scotland during their lives. [Begins] The king . . . doth you to vnderstand that to the laud and prayse . . . Westminster: 29 August [1534]. Only found in MS. Peace during the lives of both, and a year after the death of one of them. On f. 92 is ‘The forme and manner of publishing the same Proclamation in London ’. B.M. Harl. 442. 91. Antiq. 1 (71). Cal. S.P. 7. 1097. N° 142. 23 OCTOBER.—[BY THE KING.] [Begins] Where at this present parliament begon at . . . [Price of butcher’s meat.] Westminster : 23 October [1534]. [London: T. Berthelet: 1534.] 1 f. Gothic letter. Arms 67 x 64 of Veale westmyn- By a recent Act the price of beef and pork was fixed at a halfpenny the pound, and mutton and veal at a halfpenny half-farthing. London butchers cannot sell at these prices, as they have to pay scot and lot, high rents, and have to hire grazing grounds. They may charge till [24 June] next Nativity of St. John Baptist, beef and pork at a halfpenny half-farthing, and mutton and veal a halfpenny farthing the pound, provided they keep the city well supplied. Graziers, Farmers, Broggers, and Breeders are to sell their cattle at reasonable prices. This to be sealed with great seal. (Printed writ for publication at head.) Antiq. 1 (72). B.M. Facs. Cal. S.P. 7. 1294. N° 143. 7 NOVEMBER.—BY THE KING. A Proclama- tion for the Prices of Wines. [Begins] Forasmuch as the King our Soueraigne Lord his . .. Westminster: 7 November [1534]. Only found in MS. Price of Gascoigne or French wine £4 per tun. B.M. Harl. 442. 94, Antiq. 1 (73). Cal. S.P. 7. 1399. N° 144. 7 NOVEMBER.—BY THE KING. A Pro- clamation for the good entertainement and gentle entreaty of the Admiral of Fraunce, Ambassador sent from the French king, and for peaceable and gentle vsage of all his followers. [Begins] For- asmuch as the kings most dear brother . . . Westminster : 7 November [1534]. Only found in MS. B.M. Harl. 442. 93. Antiq. 1 (74). Cal. S.P. 7. 1400. N° 145. 11 NOVEMBER.—[BY THE KING.] A Pro- clamation Concernynge Come. [Begins] Foras- moche as come of all greynes, and specially wheate and rye .. . [Westminster: 11 November 1534.] [London]: T. Berthelet: [1534]. 1 f. Gothic letter. vn- thereof perils. The sudden rise in price of corn is due to its purchase by people who have plenty, but wish to make a dearth. Some pretend they ai’e buying it for seed. No person is to buy wheat or rye to sell except for the use of London or the Iceland fleet, when they shall find security for its proper disposal. Husbandmen buying for seed must prove their necessity, or sell an equivalent quantity within 8 days. Offenders to suffer imprisonment and fine at pleasure. Regrating or engrossing corn forbidden on pain of im- prisonment and forfeiture of all goods. Those having store of corn to sell it at the order of the Commissioners for search. Offenders to be reported to the Commissioners or Lord Chancellor. Antiq. 2 (121). B.M. Facs. MS. copy, B.M. Titus B. I. 508. Cal. S.P. 7. 1684; but see Cal. S.P. 7.1416. N° 146. 23 NOVEMBER. — BY THE KING. A Pro- clamation for the true making of Wollen Clothes. [Begins] The kings highnes . . . for certaine great and weightie . . . Westminster: 23 November 1534. Only found in MS. London copy. B.M. Harl, 442. 95. Antiq. 1 (75). Cal, S.P. 7. 1469. ]^o 3^47^ 1534-5 FEBRUARY.—[BY THE KING.] A Proclama- tion concernynge payement of tythes and oblations as well within the citie of London, as elleswhere within the realme. [Begins] The Kynges . . , hauynge perfyt knowlege . . . [Westminster: February 1534-5.] [London]: T. Berthelet: [1534-5]. 1 f. Gothic letter. sub- bytrement endeuour. By arbitration between the citizens and curates of London, Thomas, Archbishop of Canterbury, &c.. Sir Thomas Audeley, L. Chancellor, Stephyn, Bishop of Winchester, Thomas Crumwell, Chief Secretary and Master of the Rolls, Sir John Pitz.James C.J. (K.B.) and Sir Robert Norwyche C.J. (C.P.) have settled that \6\d. tithes should be paid for every 10s. house rent and no more. Some citizens will not pay tithes, and others in the country grumble at having to pay them. Every householder in London is to pay the tithe agreed on. Those who pay less than 10s. rent, and all others who receive the sacrament of the altar, are to pay yearly on their four offering days two-pence. All others are to pay their predial and personal offerings as accustomed, on pain of imprison- ment and fine at pleasure. All archbishops &c. and all mayors &c. to execute this. Antiq. 1 (76). B.M. Facs. MS. note Feb. 36 H. 8. N° 148. 1535 25 MARCH.—[BY THE KING.] A Proclamation Concernynge Bovchers. [Begins] Forasmoche as the kinges maiestie is credibly aduertised and in- fourmed that beafes . . . [London: 25 March 1535.] [London] : T. Berthelet: [1535]. 1 f. Gothic letter. tbat uer tber- Owing to the expense of keeping store cattle, meat will be dear against this holy time of Easter [28 March]. Butchers may charge up to 24 June for beef and veal a halfpenny and half-farthing, and mutton three farthings the pound. Pro- vided that no butchers may kill calves to sell by retail for two years from the first of January last. The Proclamation$