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
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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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    men, all prizes taken by them are good. Subjects are licensed to do their utmost by sea and land against the French, until Callayce is restored, for which purpose only Newhaven is held. B.M. G. 6463 (58). Bodl. Arch. F. c. 11 (67). Queen’s (58) . Machyn 312 (16 July). N° 577. 1 AUGUST.—BY THE QUENE. [Begins] The Quenes Maiestie consyderyng the returne ... [Reasons for delivery of Newhaven to the French.] Richmond: 1 August [1563]. London: Jugge and Cawood: [1563]. 2 ff. Gothic letter. of forbeare 2) be- honor. Order is to be taken that the return of the troops does not spread infection at home. There is no discredit attached to them for their composition with the French, for they yielded to the plague, on honourable conditions, having suffered it for five or six months, and, by composition between Earl Warwick and the Constable of France, carry- ing off all their arms, stores, and private property. Sir Hugh Pawlet, Sir Maurice Denis, and the Knight Marshal, Master Randolph, are at present occupied with this. B.M. G. 6463 (59). Bodl. Arch. F. c. 11 (68). Queen’s (59) ; 79. A. 1 (11), sheet 1 only. P.R.O. Oi'iginal signed draft, with corrections and insertions by Cecil. S.P.D. 29 (57). Machyn 312 (31 July). 578. 2 AUGUST.—BY THE QUENE. [Begins] Ryght trusty and welbeloued, we greete you well... [For punishment of those who seized French goods in London.] Richmond: 2 August [1563]. London: Jugge and Cawood: [1563]. 1 f. Gothic letter. sundry London sub- Whereas by Proclamation [No. 577, q.v.] subjects were licensed to do their utmost for their defence and safeguard against the French king’s subjects, sundry lewd jjersons have seized upon French property in London, where it was not proclaimed, even when the owners were native born or denizens, and of sundry others. These goods are to be returned, and the rioters punished, at the suit of you, our Mayor in that City. B.M. G. 6463 (61). P.C. (1). Bodl. Arch. F. c. 11 (10). Queen’s (61). Machyn 312 (3 August). Ifo 579. 1 SEPTEMBER.—BY THE QUENE. [Begins] The Quenes Maiestie strayghtly comaundeth . .. [To aid the Spaniards against French pirates.] Windsor: 1 September [1563]. London: Jugge and Cawood: [1563]. 1 f. Gothic letter. Admirals, any the All Admirals, &c., and commanders of ships of war to allow Spaniards trading or fishing for herring or other fish, to use their trade without trouble, and to protect them from French pirates as if they were natural-born English subjects. B.M. G. 6463 (62). Bodl. Arch. F. c. 11 (71). Roman imprint. jfo 530. 1 SEPTEMBER. Admirals, yf punished Another edition of No. 580, q.v. Queen’s (62). Gothic imprint. 21 SEPTEMBER.—BY THE QUEENE. [Begins] Whereas the infection of the plague and pestilence ... [Michaelmas term adjourned.] Windsor: 21 September [1563]. London: Jugge and Cawood: [1563]. 1 f. Gothic letter. re- Michael ofiS- On account of plague, Michaelmas term is adjourned from its first day to the first day of Hilary term. Two Judges to sit on the Octavis Michaelis or Utas to keep the essoines. All accustomed payments to be made in due time. B.M. G. 6463 (63). Bodl. Arch. F. c. 11 (72). Queen’s (63). N° 682. 10 DECEMBER.—BY THE QUENE. [Begins] Whereas the Quenes Maiestie by her Proclamation dyd adiourne .. . [Hilary Term adjourned to Hertford Castle.] Windsor: 10 December [1563]. [London] : Jugge and Cawood: [1563]. 2 ffi Gothic letter. of of 2) lyke- as Whereas by Proclamation [No. 582, q.v.] Michaelmas term was adjourned to Hilary on account of plague, Hilary term is now adjourned from Westminster to Hertford Castle, on the Quindena sancti Hilarii, two justices sitting at West- minster on the Utas. People who have had plague in their houses, &c., are not to resort to Hertford during the term, unless commanded, when they are to hold in their hand a white rod one yard long. The receipt of the Exchequer to be removed from Syon House to Hertford. B.M. G. 6463 (64), paragraphs separated. Queen’s (64), the old form without the additional paragraph. This Proclamation was originally in one sheet, but an additional paragraph on a second sheet was added as to the receipt of the Exchequer and pasted over the old imprint. Old date ‘ x day of December’, new ‘tenth day’. Imprint (old) italic (new) Gothic. Floriate initial. Ifo 583. 10 DECEMBER. adiourn nice 2) Thexche- limited Another edition of No. 583, q.v. Bodl. Arch. F. c. 11 (73). Historiate initial, Roman imprint. ‘Queene,’ 1. 1. Jfo 584. DECEMBER.—[BY THE QUEEN.] [Begins] Forasmuch as through the naturall... [Prohibiting portraits of the Queen.] [Westminster]: December 1563. Only found in MS. Draft Proc. in Cecil’s hand. No portraits to be made till a pattern hath been drawn from life by some skilful painter by her Majesty’s order. P.R.O. S.P.D. 31. 25. 685. 1563-4 8 JANUARY.-BY THE QUENE. [Begins] The Quenes Maiestie perceauyng by experience,... [Against the import of French wines.] Windsor: 8 January 1563[-4]. [London]: Jugge and Cawood: [1563-4]. 1 f. Gothic letter. N° 581. French, And her Certain persons importing French wines have pretended to be owners, being only agents. This is high treason, aiding and comforting the Queen’s enemies. The import and sale of all French wines is forbidden. Lawful prizes may be sold, but the quantity must be notified to the Council within 02
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