Guide to the Bagot Family Papers, 1559-1671

L.a.1  

To Walter Bagot. Lincoln's Inn. May 24, 1620. Thanks for curing his daughter Mary's eye; fears she has long been a burden. Has long endured a prisoner's life but trusts to be enlarged soon; has worked out his own peace and quiet, but the smart his children bear tears his heart asunder. Is sending a keg of sturgeon.

L.a.2  

To Sir Nicholas Bagnal, marshall [of army] in Ireland. April 10, 1567. Asks him to watch over John Bagot, Richard's brother, who is going to Ireland to “sow his wild oats”, that he may not fall into any penury. His brother is a sober gentleman, as highly thought of as “any esquire not exceeding 300 marks land within three shires”.

L.a.3  

To Richard Bagot. February 26, 1587/88. Bagot is abused by the clergy, who do not properly report their recusants. The lord lieutenant is wrong to charge Bagot with untruth [in L.a.803], but will probably not report it to the Council. Bagot and Mr. Blackwall to meet with Mr. Okeover soon.

L.a.4  

To Richard Bagot. December 6, 1590. Has reluctantly drawn the books between his counsin Richard Rugeley's father and father-in-law, but they will not fetch them. Is sending the articles here enclosed and wishes to be discharged.

L.a.5  

To Walter Bagot. Jan 31, 15[96]/97. Extreme feebleness prevents his travelling. At Sidbury met Mr. Trentham, who has done nothing about his will. Sends greetings to Richard Bagot [who is to die two days later].

L.a.6  

To Walter Bagot. London. June 9, 1600. On the previous Thursday, the earl of Essex was at York House before the lords of the Privy Council and other lords, also two sergeants, the Queen's attorney and Bacon; he was touched only with some disloyalty to the Queen, to whose mercy he submitted himself. It is thought he will soon be discharged. He remained on his knees for two hours, while the matter was in talk. Grey gone to the Low Countries. Raleigh gone to the country; Her Majesty called him “worse than I call a dog”.

L.a.7  

To Walter Bagot. Marchington. March 4, 1606/07. If Bagot wishes to repay the money shortly to be due, Adderley will come for it on the 10th of the month; otherwise the loan may be extended.

L.a.8  

To Walter Bagot. Chancery Lane. June 9, ca. 1610. Plans to be in the country at the term's end. Has asked his brother Adderley Cotton to let Bagot have 100 for six months.

L.a.9  

To Walter Bagot. Cotton. March 25, 1612. Mr. Cavendish or Mr. Agard has several closes available for Bagot if he wants them. Anthony Bagot ought to be told also.

L.a.10  

To Anthony Bagot. February 11, 1596/97. Was filled with sorrow at hearing of the death of Bagot's father. Has furnished Thomas Beardmore with money, which he took up at interest. Repayment, 102 10s, is to be made at George Allen's shop in Uttoxeter on May 8th. Jas bought blacks which will be to Bagot's liking. Expects to be in Staffordshire in the latter part of the month.

L.a.11  

[To Walter Bagot?]. Burton. May 11, 1614. Desires lawful favor for his servant, Robert Cottchett, in a suit, he having said his adversary lied, which appears to be true. Would have delivered his lord's commendations in person but was prevented by business.

L.a.12  

To Richard Bagot. Castlehayes. November 30, 1591. Went to the office with Broughton about the privy seal directed to the writer's aunt Joan Egerton, and did all they could, but it would be best for Bagot to send a certificate.

L.a.13  

To Walter Bagot. Oxford. March 27, 1620. The reason for the larger expenses recently listed is that he enrolled the young man in dancing school, the latter having said his father wished this. This is an exercise well beseeming a gentleman and no hindrance to study. Bagot's son deserves commendation.

L.a.14  

To Richard Bagot. July 1579. Desires Bagot's reconsideration in a cause between the writer and his sister-in-law in which Mr. Adderley has acted with Bagot.

L.a.15  

To Sir Edward Bagot, Bart. December 31, 1671. Condolences.

L.a.16  

To Walter Bagot. Ca. 1603. Her father has leased an estate to her in the names of three feoffees - her uncle Okeover, Mr. Egerton, and Bagot himself. She wants this kept secret from her husband [Sir Anthony]. Wants Bagot to come to Okeover to sign the indenture.

L.a.17  

To Walter Bagot. Ca 1605. Philip Eaton is a bad tenant, will not pay his rent, and Sir John Harper will not demand it. Eaton may have the property if he will pay the rent.

L.a.18  

To Walter Bagot. [1608?]. Has sent an inventory of her mother's goods. Her mother was wealthy not in property but in virtues; she owed only good will to all men.

L.a.19  

To Walter Bagot. [1609?]. Seeks his influence in getting a lease. She will not be ruined; the Council will right her; God will avenge her.

L.a.20  

To Richard Bagot. Tixall. July 20, ca. 1590. Will soon have money to pay Bagot and all the country. Desires his company at Stafford on Saturday, when all the high constables will be there.

L.a.21  

To Richard Bagot. Tixall. July 2, ca. 1590. His wife and her mother [wife to Sir Thomas Lucy of Charlecote] between them give him a hard and bitter life.

L.a.22  

To Richard Bagot. Tixall. May 28, [1591?]. Mr. George Devereux complains that they two neglected their duty to the Earl of Essex; Aston suggests they agree in their story: that in the want of a lord lieutenant the sheriff was responsible for musters, and in his absence all the justices have authority, and therefore they two could not act on their own. Has ended two causes, one concerning a child, the other a cow. Expects to be away for a week in connection with a matter involving Mr. Lovell, and therefore wishes Bagot to act if orders should require the setting forward of soldiers.

L.a.23  

To Richard Bagot. December 4, [1591?]. Hopes for “their” good returning from France and the Earl of Essex's success in his suits at Court. Will not meddle in the broils between Trew and the Chetwynds because he will have nothing to do with old [John] Chetwynd, who bears him a “most cankered and malicious mind” and lives like “a base and dunghill fellow in comparison” with the writer.

L.a.24  

To Richard Bagot. February 15, ca. 1593. Has in his keeping armor that was old Sir Thomas Gifford's; that that was the late Brian Fowler's Aston has returned to Fowler's son, who is no recusant.

L.a.25  

To Richard Bagot. Tixall. Jan 22, 1578/79. Wishes Bagot to allow Thomas Bailey to defer payment of a £10 amercement.

To Richard Bagot. February 16, 1587/88. See L.a.73.

L.a.26  To Walter Bagot. Chelsea. August 23, ca. 1620.

Wishes Bagot to continue Aston's business with Sir Walter Chetwynd.

L.a.27  

To [Sir Harvey Bagot, bart.?]. London. November 23, ca. 1635. Has resigned the command of Needwood; Bagot may retain his command.

L.a.28  

[To Edward Bagot, later Sir Edward Bagot, bart.?]. Newmarket. January 20, [1641?]. Could not write sooner; the king made less stay in London than elsewhere; is grateful to Bagot and Mary for their care for his little ones.

L.a.29  

To Walter Bagot. January 10, ca. 1610. Is abjectly penitent for his offence; begs 1 to relieve his poor wife and children; encloses a list of all horse thieves known to him.

L.a.30  

To [Richard Bagot]. Lichfield. Ca. 1592. Emboldened by his dear friend Anthony Bagot, he asks a buck for his residentiaries' feast; he might have had it by asking the Earl of Essex, but did not.

L.a.31  

To [Richard Bagot]. June 9, 1592, The fees incident to his office, especially those for presentment for incontinency, are justified by ancient usage and recent practice; he himself gets the smallest part. Bagot is wrong in supposing that the party now under consideration has received pardon; since 13 Elizabeth no pardon for carnal incontinency has been issued.

L.a.32  

To Geoffrey Burleston. Curborough. April 19, 1598. Desires that Mr. [Walter] Bagot will hold the bond of his old kinsman until next Friday; and he is sure it will then be paid.

To [Walter Bagot?]. ca. May 2, 1599. See L.a.616.

L.a.33  To Walter Bagot. Lichfield. May 16, 1599.

One behalf of Mrs. Vernon, urges Bagot to postpone the privy sessions by means of a supersedeas. Recommends a physician in Bath, Dr. Sherratt.

L.a.34  

To Walter Bagot (now sheriff). Lichfield. June 7, 1600. Craves Bagot's friendship in a grave matter; can not see him, and asks him not to visit.

L.a.35  

To Walter Bagot. Curborough. August 30, 1600. A writ demanding restraint of Roger Gough's goods is improper and should not be acted upon.

L.a.36  

To Mary Bagot (his mother). [Oxford. 1576?]. Is grateful for his parents' care of him. Board for him and his brother costs 3s. 4d. a week. They study rhetoric, logic, and “histories,” and on Saturdays and Sundays they read Nowell's catechism.

L.a.37  

To Richard Bagot. London. February 2, 1578/79. The Earl of Essex, on his way to Cambridge, tarried to see Casimir, a Polish prince, for whom a splendid tilt was arranged.

L.a.38  

To Richard Bagot. [Cambridge]. April 11, 1579. Waits on Essex at Trinity College, dining or supping with him almost daily. Mentions his own tutor.

L.a.39  

To Richard Bagot. Warwick Inn. May 6, 1587. Essex looks to be Master of the Horse. He and the queen are inseparable, often playing together all night. Raleigh is the most hated man. Essex is to help William Trew in his suit.

L.a.40  

To Richard Bagot. Whitehall. April 8, 1589. Essex has dashed to Plymouth pursued by Knollys and Huntingdon, letters being left behind. The writer is in charge of Essex's house.

L.a.41  

To Richard Bagot. London. November 22, 1589. Sir Edward Littleton feels himself injured by Richard Bagot; Essex determined to reconcile them, since he greatly values Richard's friendship. Mr. Edward Aston stays in London to be knighted. Dr. Dale dead. Uncle Okeover will provide fish. Six or seven houses burnt on Fish Street Hill. Secretary Walsingham much pleased with Richard's aid to Sir James Major and will requite it.

L.a.42  

To Richard Bagot. London. February 5, 1589/90. Armor being sent from brother Wilson. The Earl of Warwick's leg amputated. Friends in health.

L.a.43  

To Richard Bagot. Calais (Cally). September 6, 1591. Essex and the writer visited the French king at Attichy, near Compiègne (Compayne), August 22 and 23. On return to Dippe they wre blocked by “Vyleers” and troops. Biron approaching; some young soldiers killed; Staffordshire men all safe.

L.a.44  

To Richard Broughton. [France]. November 1, [1591]. Fighting [at Rouen] described; Sir Francis Allen and Sir Matthew Morgan wounded; townsmen watch from the walls. Anthony and Mr. Reynolds the only officers.

L.a.45  

To Richard Bagot. [London]. March 1, 1592/93. His sister Broughton very ill. Parks in Staffordshire given to Essex to help pay debts. Essex now a privy counsellor, a new man, forsaking his youthful tricks and much liked. Cannot get Richard Broughton to the auditor; Broughton treats his wife unkindly since her illness.

L.a.46  

To Richard Bagot. Warwick Inn. March 13, 1592/93. Richard Broughton still not brought to the auditor; sister Broughton well. Many lords dined at Leicester House with Essex; the Earl of Shrewsbury spoke goods words of Richard Bagot; Sir Thomas Gorge spoke for Anthony to Essex. Lady Gorge wants Staffordshire cloth to the value of £10. The oxen did not come to the queen's use.

L.a.47  

[To Gilbert Sheldon, archbishop of Canterbury?]. ca. 1665. Thanks for allowing him to serve for the archbishop as godfather, and for kindness to his son, which he hopes will continue. Thinks of sending his second son to Westminster School.

To the Earl of Clarendon (lord chancellor). Ca. 1666? See L.a.385.

To [John Fell], dean of Christ Church and later bishop of Oxford. [1667?]

See L.a.172.

To Lady [Catharine] Shirley. Ca. 1670?

See L.a.1014.

L.a.48  To Walter Bagot. Bromley Pagets. July 7, 1614.

Fines, exemplifications, etc., found at Blithfield and sent to him in London as requested. Their son and daughter well at Badger.

L.a.49  

To Walter Bagot. Oxford. May 2, 1608. Money received; note delivered to Bailey. Would like Docksey to come at the act time. Much beholden to Mr. President Kettell, of Trinity College, Oxford.

L.a.50  

To Walter Bagot. Oxford. December 19, 1608. The bearer, cousin Astley's son, leaving the university as a result of having married the daughter of a poor man of Oxford. A note of expenses enclosed; money needed.

L.a.51  

To Walter Bagot. Oxford. January 27, 1608/09. Has been performing exercises. Will, as requested, persuade his brother-in-law [Thomas Broughton] to study. Cannot estimate costs at the college. Spent Christmas at Mr. President's house in Garsington (Garington).

L.a.52  

To Walter Bagot. Oxford. April 9, [1609]. Appropriate remarks on the death of his grandmother [Bagot]. Needs money for apparel.

L.a.53  

To Walter Bagot. Oxford. May 17, 1609. In Latin. Acknowledges his father's love and generosity and promises every effort to excel in his work. Accompanied by Latin theses and poetry.

L.a.54  

To Walter Bagot. Oxford. November 11, 1609. Has repaid to Mr. Throgmorton the money lent to Humphrey when the latter was robbed.

L.a.55  

To Walter Bagot. Oxford. March 31, 1610. The £10 sent to Mr. President were delayed. A note of expenses enclosed. Two public plays at Trinity College.

L.a.56  

To Walter Bagot. Oxford. June 17, 1610. The 10s. for his sheep and 10s. more receive from Mrs. Beardmore. A note of expenses enclosed. Has sent for stuff for a gown to be made in Oxford, where they are better made than in London. Mr. President proposes that Harvey leave Oxford for the Inns of Court.

L.a.57  

To Walter Bagot. Oxford. December 21, 1610. Gile's son (from Tixall) to be poor scholar to Biddulph. Asks that money be sent him. Mr. Nevill proceeded B.A. in royal sort.

L.a.58  

To Walter Bagot. [Oxford]. Ca. 1610. Latin verse. Sends this poem as a gift to his father; hopes to give better gifts, and promises to apply himself diligently to his studies.

L.a.59  

To Walter Bagot. Oxford. January 16, 1610/11. Encloses a note of expenses. Reminds his mother to send shirts. His brother Broughton's return expected. Mr. Votier (Votear), a tutor, to stay at Oxford.

L.a.60  

To Walter Bagot. Oxford. January 26, 1610/11. Thanks for 40s. Mr. Cavendish, Mr. Pearsall, and Mr. Trentham have a messenger who can bring things from Blithfield. Thanks for a pie. Mr. Nevill to be chosen collector. Cousin Oliver Cave is at Christ Church.

L.a.61  

To Walter Bagot. Oxford. March 30, 1611. Walter Edge placed in Trinity College by Walter Bagot and is favored by Mr. President and Harvey's tutor [Henry Slymaker].

L.a.62  

To Walter Bagot. Oxford. April 18, 1611. Nutt brought a bed up for Watt [Walter] Edge. Desires his father to advise Thomas Beardmore. Gilbert wants to know when to meet T. Beardmore at Harborough Fair.

L.a.63  

To Walter Bagot. [London]. November 10, 1604. The privy seals delivered. Sir Walter Aston has promised Lewis the use of his chamber when he leaves. Lewis in commons [at one of the Inns of Court]. Sir Richard Leveson to accompany the Earl of Nottingham on an embassage to Spain. The Kynnersley-Trew case is followed hard by Sir Walter Chetwynd and Mr. Wolseley (Wouslye).

L.a.64  

To Walter Bagot. [London]. November 20, 1604. Having difficulty getting a chamber; Sir Walter Aston left town without a word. The king is at Royston.

L.a.65  

To Walter Bagot. [London]. Ca. 1610? Apologizes for his long stay in London and for not accomplishing his mission there; lives there more contented than at home; will hasten home if summoned.

L.a.66  

To Walter Bagot. [London]. Ca. 1610? Delivered the letter to Mr. Eldred; has received several motions to the same effect [marriage?]; hopes to meet with one who will content his father.

To Dorothy (Bagot) Okeover. [1611?] See L.a.653.

L.a.67  To Walter Bagot. [London. 1611?]

Has been a disparagement to his house and a disgrace to himself; prays for forgiveness, and hopes no longer to live than he will honor his father and mother. Endorsed “Lewes his last letters.”

L.a.68  

To Viscount Hereford (later Earl of Essex). Ca. 1570. See L.a.477.

To [Thomas Gresley?]. [1576?] See L.a.989.

To Richard Broughton (his son-in-law). June 3, 1587.

Angry over his daughter Margaret's marriage. Cousin Newport lingers on and has sent some money. Bagot has paid Mrs. Overton. Sir George Bromley's letters delayed. The dean will let Essex have his house in Lichfield. Mr. Gresley has broken his word over a distress. Asks that Essex be reminded of his promised contribution to the shire hall, now building.

L.a.69  To [Lord Burghley]. [September 1587.]

Has examined Johan Thompson (Tomson), alias Cooke, and William Crispe and finds that Crispe is entitled to the property involved.

L.a.70  

To [Robert Devereux, Earl of Essex]. November 4, 1587. Has examined Thomas Parker, Warrener on Cannock Heath, and finds the matter trivial. See L.a.1033.

L.a.71  

To George Talbot, earl of Shrewsbury (lord lieutenant of Staffordshire). [February 1587/88?] Justifies the earlier report on recusants made by the sheriff and deputy lieutenants and denies the earl's charge of slackness of favor. Reply to L.a.802.

L.a.72  

To George Talbot, earl of Shrewbury. [February 1587/88?] Denies partiality in prosecuting recusants and states the reasons for not prosecuting John and Philip Draycote, Sampson Erdeswicke, Walter Wolseley, and Brian Fowler. Perhaps another reply to L.a.802.

L.a.73  

To Sir Walter Aston. February 16, 1587/88. Encloses his answer to lord lieutenant Shrewsbury's letter and invites additions. Cousin Biddulph's son not at home. Advises sending Mrs. Fowler with her husband.

Sir Walter Aston's approving reply follows. February 16, 1587/88.

L.a.74  To George Talbot, earl of Shrewsbury. Tixall. February 27, 1587/88.

Denies the wresting of Shrewsbury's words and slackness in prosecuting recusants. A reply to Shrewsbury's letter, L.a.803, from Bagot and Sir Walter Aston.

L.a.75  

To Lord Burghley. December 29, 1588. Encloses an inventory of equipment at the Cannock ironworks; describes the whole operation as unprofitable because of the decay of dams, etc., and the probable exhaustion of iron ore in ten years. Signed also by Sir E. Littleton and Thomas Powntesse. Doubtless a reply to L.a.320.

L.a.76  

To Walter Bagot. June 7, 1589. Asks his son to view certain houses and barns and report on their condition. Sir Richard died yesterday. Top part missing.

L.a.77  

Addressee unnamed. November 24, [1589]. Richard Crompton once sued Walter Bagot, to the latter's loss. The writer put Crompton into Burton House, where he has done much damage. Lord Burghley [see L.a.324] may appoint Crompton to the stewardship of the Burton court.

Addressee unnamed. November 24, [1589]. Richard Crompton seeks appointment to the court of the town [Burton] and wants some rooms in the manor house.

L.a.78  To Edward Stafford, baron Stafford. March 1, 1589/90.

Admits the statement with which Lord Stafford has charged him, that the Stafford family was originally Bagot, and insists it is true, not received from any drunken herald. Will gladly have the matter tried before the Earl Marshal. Answer to L.a.867.

L.a.79  

To the Vicar of Dovebridge and Marston, [Marston-upon-Dove, Derbyshire]. May 6, 1591. Sends a privy seal for a loan.

L.a.80  

Addressee unnamed. Ca. 1594 (revised date). Thanks for furthering a motion of marriage between Anthony Bagot and Katherine Lowe; Anthony will have £40 a year, and she will have a new house that Bagot has just built. Incomplete.

L.a.81  

To Sir Edward Littleton. Jan 29, 1592/93. Wishes to know more about Essex's nomination of Sir Christopher Blount as knight of the shire [see L.a.470], also about other candidates.

Sir Edward Littleton's answer follows. Can add nothing to what Bagot knows about the elections of knights of the shire. Suggest Sir Walter Harcourt as one of them.

L.a.82  To Richard Ensore (bailiff of Bromleyhurst). July 15, 1594.

Orders Ensore to admit John Goodwin to possession of his copyhold tenement, reserving all crops to Thomas Taylor.

L.a.83  

To Sir John Fortescue (chancellor of the Exchequer). October 15, 1594. Copyholders of the crown manors of Heywood, Shugborough, Cannock, and Rugeley claim an interest in their leases and oppose inclosure by Richard Mason.

L.a.84  

To Lord Burghley. February 27, 1595/96. The two enclosed letters, to W. Hopkin and Henry Jones [L.a.542], were found near Nantwich and are sent because one manifests “the traitorous minds of unloyal subjects”.

L.a.85  

To Richard Bagot [more than a year dead]. [Dublin]. February 24, 1597/98. Describes at length and in detail the troubles in Ireland.

L.a.86  

To Walter Bagot. Drogheda (Drodathe). September 17, 1598. Further about the troubles in Ireland.

L.a.87  

To Walter Bagot. Drogheda. March 10, 1598/99. Is sending his younger son to Walter. Asks Walter to obtain two seneschalships in the Dublin manors for his two sons. News of troubles in Ireland.

L.a.88  

To Richard Bagot. February 17, ca. 1580. Discusses steps taken by Richard to strengthen Stephen's credit. His iron is to be made into plates and bars.

L.a.89  

To Richard Broughton. Audley. October 10, 1581. Gives instructions for an agreement with Mr. Beaumont concerning supply of coal for making salt and other uses.

L.a.90  

To Walter Bagot. Dublin. March 31, 1608. Left a lame hired horse at Blithfield with Anthony the bailiff, but when the owner came for him, Anthony said the writer had sold it to him; Thomas was prevented from leaving Chester till he had paid for the horse. Sends Irish slate to Mrs. Bagot.

L.a.91  

To Walter Bagot. Dublin. April 30, 1614. All of Walter's friends in Ireland are well. Peace and plenty in Ireland. Parliament to begin in Dublin on July 4.

L.a.92  

To Mary Bagot (his mother). [Oxford. 1576?] He and his brother Anthony want a sweet-bag. Cousin William Saunders gone from Oxford. Anthony has a touch of ague.

L.a.93  

To Mary Bagot. [Oxford]. April 26, [1576?]. Anthony has an ague. The two were dining at Mr. Pudsey's when Anthony had his first fit; no cause for alarm; Francis Morton is caring for him.

L.a.94  

To Richard Bagot. [London]. February 23, [1578/79?]. Has not heard from Uncle Saunders. Anthony has provided for him and left him his chamber.

L.a.95  

To Richard Bagot. [London]. April 11, [1579?]. Cousin Rolston in bad health. Anthony has paid £3 for doublet and hose, also other sums, and has left £5 with him; the total now owed to Anthony is £11. Thanks to his mother for shirts an dgarden seeds. Caldicott's bill is 33s. 6d.

L.a.96  

To Richard Bagot. May 7, [1579?]. Will not again merit chiding for negligence in writing. There is no news.

L.a.97  

To Richard Bagot. [London]. November 19, [1579?]. Awaits the pricking of sheriffs; the queen is angry because Leicester and Warwick nominated so many. An account of a strange London marriage.

L.a.98  

To Richard Bagot. Stanford. June 15, [1584]. Has been with Burghley, who will try to get him leases of prebends and of Beaudesert Park. Burghley angry that Richard Bagot was not put in the commission. The arms used by Catiger are to be investigated. Walter and his wife to accompany his father-in-law [Cave] to visit Walter's brother-in-law Sir William Skipwith.

L.a.99  

To Elizabeth Bagot (his wife), ca. 1590? Lord Crooke is to visit Beaudesert. Bagot wants his horses sent; intends to fetch his wife.

L.a.100  

[To one of his sisters.]. ca. 1596? Wants nothing but what is his own and is willing to submit to arbitration the question of whether or not the croft lies in Blithfield land.

L.a.101  

Addressee unnamed. Ca. 1596? The advowson of the parsonage of Leigh is now in his hands, and he wants help in choosing an incumbent.

L.a.102  

To Sir Gelly Meyrick (Meirick). March 6, 1596/97. A lease long held by his late father was not renewed by Sir Christopher Blount; wishes to deal only with Essex of Meyrick and wants the land even at a higher rate.

L.a.103  

Addressee unnamed. May 2, 1597. Hopes his brother Anthony's alleged trespass will not lead to ill feeling. Anthony's estate at Colton will come to Walter's family after Anthony's and his wife's decease.

L.a.104  

To Thomas Kery. October 21, 1597. Of 84 privy seals sent to him, has delivered 55 and is sending the remainder back because the men named cannot make such loans; desires to turn in the money out of term time.

To Christopher Brooke. December 4, [1598?]. At the request of his sister [Dorothy Okeover, widow], declines to answer Brooke's recent letter proposing marriage to her, but shows himself favorable.

To Ro[land?] Lacon at Willey, [Salop?]. December 27, 1597.

Lacon's brother has not paid money overdue to Bagot and has not practiced husbandry on property under discussion; but Bagot wishes to continue a friend.

Also, copy of Sir William Peryam's (Pyryham) letter to Walter Bagot and others, deputy lieutenants of Staffordshire August 21, 1597, summoning and binding certain persons, probably recusants, to appear at the next assizes.

A list of 25 names is subscribed.

L.a.105  To Rowland Okeover. March 16, 1597/98.

His brother-in-law, the addressee's son, is dead. His sister desires to repay money owing to the addressee; she is left well off, is grateful for past favors, hopes to keep little Doll.

L.a.106  

To “Mr. Chancellor” [of Lichfield, Z. Babington]. December 18, 1598. Sends letters from Henry Stanford and asks to be informed whether articles have been exhibited against Stanford, as he alleges.

L.a.107  

[To Walter Wrottesley]. December 29, 1598. The addressee, the sheriff, having wished to buy a horse, Bagot is sending one. Advises him that he need not attend the quarter sessions; gives other advice on duties.

L.a.108  

To Sir John Fortescue. April 19, 1599. Fortescue's order that bond be taken of one Crompton for his appearance before the Privy Council to answer for neglect in transporting her majesty's treasure to Ireland has not been carried out because Crompton is sick.

To Zachary Babington. Ca. May 2, 1599. See L.a.616.

To Walter Wrottesley (sheriff). May 1599.

See L.a.210.

L.a.109  Addressee unnamed. November 4, 1599.

Dawes, the addressee's deputy on the commission for valuing recusant's lands, has proceeded scandalously, minding only his own profit and browbeating the jurors.

L.a.110  

Addressee unnamed. November 4, [1599]. Another account of Dawe's improper proceedings.

L.a.111  

To William Johnson (Templer). November 19, 1600. Desires the loan of £20 for the use of Bagot's cousin Thomas Arblaster. A receipt for £20 is signed by John Chadwick and by John Marshall, Arblaster's servant.

L.a.112  

To William Johnson. May 10, 1601. Asks that the loan requested in L.a.111 be extended for another six months.

L.a.113  

To Edward Devereux, later Sir Edward Devereux, bart., (of Castle Bromwich). November 2, 1603. Sends Simon Gresley to arrange for an extension of a loan to the late Sampson Erdeswicke, for which Bagot and Mr. Trew are sureties. An agreement for repayment in installments is subscribed.

L.a.114  

To the Steward of the Household [Charles Howard, earl of Nottingham?]. [1603 or later]. Certifies that moneys levied in discharge of the composition of provision of the king's household by Thomas Kyte have been paid to the undertakers.

L.a.115  

To Sir William Skeffington and another. April 14, [1604]. Two prisoners committed by Skeffington, Nicholas Allen and Richard Perrie, have been cited to appear.

L.a.116  

To John Harris (judge in the Court of Admiralty). Ca. April 1604. William Harvey and his sureties, Nicholas Allen and Richard Perrie, have been imprisoned unjustly and by irregular means, Harvey charged (by Harcourt and one Morier) with piracy. Bagot asks the judge's help for Harvey.

Addressee unnamed. [1604]. See L.a.183.

L.a.117  Addressee unnamed. Ca. 1605?

Essex has taken into his hands the Stowe tithes, which William Trew had leased and which are now the chief estate of Trew's widow. Bagot wants satisfaction for his sister.

L.a.118  

To [Sir John Popham] Lord Chief Justice. Ca. 1605. Unable to find Richard Fulwood, whose arrest (and his brother John's) has been ordered; John's whereabouts known; Richard has been in Staffordshire but little in the past 16 years.

L.a.119  

To Anthony Kynnersley (of Loxley). March 19, 1605/06. Beseeches him to refrain from felling trees or committing other acts injurious to his son, Bagot's brother-in-law, and contrary to existing agreements, which will force the son to resist by force or by law.

L.a.120  

To Anthony Kynnersley. March 23, 1605/06. Has learnt from his sister Lettice Kynnersley [L.a.596] that her father-in-law has commanded her to send for her son; Bagot prays Kynnersley not to vent his anger on the child; will himself send for the child if necessary. The answer is L.a.568.

L.a.121  

To Francis Kynnersley. [1605/06?]. Understands that Kynnersley has withstood the cutting of timber at Badger ordered by his father; the right in this is clear; implores submission to avoid strife.

L.a.122  

To Francis Kynnersley. May 21, 1607. Kynnersley's father having asked, Bagot told him that he had refused to join in the son's complaint in Chancery; he believes that he can be of more help as a neutral mediator.

L.a.123  

[To Jane, Lady Ashley]. April 24, 1608. Heywood (claimed by Bagot and others as feoffees for Lady Ashley) is now claimed by Sir Anthony Ashley. Unless the Chancery has, as Ashley claims, granted the lease to him, Bagot will seize it. He advises Lady Ashley how to proceed.

L.a.124  

To William Paget, baron Paget. Ca. 1608. Craves indulgence for three servants of John Swayne who confess to poaching in Richard Wakelin's warren; considers their trespass to be exaggerated by Wakelin and finds them penitent.

L.a.125  

To Thomas Gerard, baron Gerard of Gerard's Bromley. April 19, 1609. Describes the several funds for which he has collected, also the disposition of the money collected. Incomplete, lacking close. On dorse is a list of names and amounts.

L.a.126  

To King James I. Ca. 1610. Reports having investigated Otiwell Bradbury's debts and found them great. All creditors agree to small regular payments except Ralph Sleigh, who claims £70. Bradbury was ordered to pay him £7 a year, but when he tendered the first payment late, Sleigh refused, saying he would prosecute.

Also, another letter to an unnamed cousin. Ca. 1610. Asks him to certify Sleigh's refusal to abide by their order, putting Bagot's name also to the certificate.

L.a.127  To Robert Cecil, Earl of Salisbury. Ca. 1610.

Asks his cousin, the Master of Wards, to grant him the wardship of Humphry Okeover, half-brother to Bagot's brother-in-law, and heir to large estates.

L.a.128  

To [Robert Devereux, Earl of Essex]. Ca. 1610. Asks him not to oppose an injunction forbidding Anthony Kynnersley to cut down his woods and sell them to the earl.

L.a.129  

Addressee unnamed [Henry Skipwith]. [1621?]. Has talked to an unnamed gentleman [Rich. Rugeley] about a marriage between the gentleman's son [Simon Rugeley] and the addressee's daughter; the gentleman politely declined, so that his son might pursue his books.

L.a.130  

To Thomas Smethwick. Ca. 1610? Smethwick has reported that Bagot hinders work on Tutbury bridge by spreading false reports of bad management. Smethwick is to produce evidence or be held a liar.

L.a.131  

To William Skeffington. Ca. 1610? Asks Skeffington to sign an enclosed commission with attached inquisition. Discusses moneys and goods seized by Mr. Grimston.

L.a.132  

To an unnamed lord. Ca. 1610? Wishes to yield up land leased for the past six years, since it is unprofitable.

L.a.133  

Addressee unnamed. Ca. 1610? Pleads for peaceful settlement of a difference between the addressee and Thomas Beardmore.

L.a.134  

To a sister, probably Dorothy Okeover. Ca. 1610? Offers excuses for the bad behavior of a son and his young wife. Rehearses the attempts of an unnamed woman to get an unpaid balance of her dowry.

L.a.135  

To Mr. Skipwith. [1611]. Tells this brother of Jane Skipwith's of the evil courses of Walter's son Lewis, of Lewis's relations with Jane, and of Walter's intention to disinherit him.

To Jane (Littleton) Lane. January 2, 1611/12. See L.a.613.

L.a.136  Addressee unnamed. [1612 or before].

Accounts for money collected for the king's household, bridge repairs, etc.

L.a.137  

To Sir William Kniveton (Kneveton), bart. Ca. May 28, 1612. Has learnt from William Milward that Kniveton made a motion of marriage between Bagot's son [Harvey?] and Sir Peter Frechevile's daughter. Is grateful and interested.

L.a.138  

To Sir Richard Fleetwood, bart. March 1, 1612/13. The Earl of Essex has instructed him to order Fleetwood in the king's name to provide two horses with riders fully armed for the Irish service. An added note signed by Richard Molyneux, probably Sir Richard Molyneux, bart., assesses Fleetwood at one light horse armed.

L.a.139  

To “your Grace” [George Abbot, Archbishop of Canterbury]. May 29, 1613. Gives complex details of a dispute between Mr. Digby, parson of Ridware, and the Dean and Chapter of Lichfield concerning moneys claimed as due to the late John Bagshaw.

L.a.140  

To Thomas Moore (Constable of Madeley Holme). July 25, 1613. Desires him to discharge the bearer, a poor widower with many children, from military service to which Moor had pressed him, and to leave off using his office for revenge or commodity.

L.a.141  

To John Gray (London goldsmith). October 13,1614. Transmits to Gray, on instruction of the justices of assize, 12 6s. 6d. which he has collected for a benevolence for the inhabitants of Dorchester impoverished by a fire. See L.a.548.

L.a.142  

Addressee unnamed. March 20, 1614/15. No records of Okeover lands are at Tutbury.

Also, draft of a deposition of John Emery. March 23, 1614/15.

L.a.143  To Thomas Worswick. October 21,1615.

Sends a bond; the party nominated in it was arrested; wishes the bond to be sent to the sheriff; wishes to know how much money is due from the arrested man.

Also, letter from Nicholas Foxe to Walter Bagot., October 21, 1615, stating that the bond will serve; only 2s. 4d. due from the defendant for the bond.

L.a.144  To Sir Perceval Willoughby. [1615].

Refers to a proclamation [May 23, 1615] forbidding the burning of wood for glassmaking. Bagot will be a loser through having a year's supply of wood ready cut; will not require indemnity from the glassmakers.

L.a.145  

To Lady Barbara Crompton. July 6, 1616. Asks her and her daughter to extend for six months their loan to him of £52 10s.

Also, her reply to Walter Bagot. Bagot's mulct for breaking his time will be a piece of venison for her daughter, for “many times, great-bellied women think of such novelties.”

L.a.146  To Lady Anne (Cave) Bussey. [1616].

Letter of condolence to his sister-in-law on the death of her husband.

L.a.147  

Addressee unnamed. May 9, 1617. The addressee, having promised to buy glassmaking materials, especially wood, has disappointed him, and the wood is much decayed; demands that the addressee keep his promises.

L.a.148  

To Mr. Collins (Lichfield goldsmith). August 12, 1617. Is to be a godfather and wants a piece of silver of 4 marks to 3 value, to be sent by his servant Edward Foster.

L.a.149  

To Sir Oliver Cheney. August 10, 1619. Regrets not having had a visit from Cheney; requires that [Humphrey] Okeover, Bagot's son-in-law and ward, be permitted to visit Blithfield for one month.

To Humphrey Okeover. August 10, 1619. Has demanded from Sir Oliver Cheney that Okeover be allowed to visit Blithfield.

L.a.150  To Margaret (Bagot) Trew (his sister). August 22, 1619.

Will, at her request, give security for the 200 that he owes her; meanwhile this letter will bind him and his successors.

L.a.151  

To [Anthony Kynnersley?]. September 1, 1619. By virtue of an order from the Lord Chancellor, directs the addressee to appear on September 18 at Uttoxeter, that the differences between him and his son may be resolved.

L.a.152  

To Captain Richard Cuney. September 19, 1619. Understanding that Cuney needs a keeper skilled in shooting a piece, he recommends the bearer, Oswald Gastle, formerly employed by a friend of Bagot's. See L.a.931.

L.a.153  

To [Edward Moreton], mayor of Stafford. [1619]. A defense of an earlier letter in behalf of one Pavier, charged with theft; considers the evidence weak and the conduct of the case improper.

L.a.154  

To Robert Aston. [1620?]. Has been put on a commission for recusants; Mr. Leigh [Henry, sheriff 1619-1620] has appointed Lichfield for a meeting; Bagot has no stomach for the work.

L.a.155  

To [Sir Oliver Cheney]. Ca. 1620. Asks that his little son-in-law [Humphrey Okeover] may remain in his house for a time.

L.a.156  

To an unnamed knight. Ca. 1620. Asks Christmas entertainment for a son and his friends. Mentions his “son” Sheldon, the addressee's neighbor.

L.a.157  

To [Sir Oliver Cheney]. Ca. 1620. Expresses amity between them; is sending his son-in-law [Okeover] to Cheney, who is to send him back by Christmas. Old Steele to be punished if he made the lewd speeches charged.

L.a.158  

To an unnamed lady. Ca. 1620. Sir Walter Chetwynd is much interested in a proposed marriage between his son and the lady's daughter; wants a portion of 4,000 [the marriage did not occur].

L.a.159  

To the Bishop of Lichfield [Thomas Morton?]. ca. 1620. Desires continuance of Mr. [George] S[tone] as vicar of Abbots Bromley (Bromley Pagets), ignoring slanderous rumors raised to discredit him.

L.a.160  

To an unnamed cousin. November 19, ca. 1620. Comforts and advises the addressee, who is in prison. Cf. L.a.1.

L.a.161  

To a “worthy knight,” unnamed. Ca. 1620. Asks favor for one Lovat over a lease.

L.a.162  

Addressee unnamed. Ca. 1620. Urges him to suppress a writ of suplicavit charging his mother with dishonest conversation; such an action, which would endanger his reputation, is unheard of and is inadvisable, especially since he expects a fair inheritance from her.

L.a.163  

Addressee unnamed. Ca. 1620. Desires renewal of a lease.

L.a.164  

To Thomas Chetwynd. April 28, 1621. Desires Chetwynd to buy for him in London a book, a description of Great Britain, which he had seen in Chetwynd's house.

L.a.165  

To Sir Thomas Wolseley. July 13, 1622. Asks word as to a meeting the same day for urgent business.

Also, Sir Thomas's reply. Will meet Bagot at Moreton (Morton) at 3 in the afternoon.

L.a.166  To Mr. Chamberlaine. [1622?]. Two versions.

Is unwilling to meet with Sir Oliver Cheney to attempt a composition, because Sir Oliver has so often shown that his word and faith are not good; has appointed Richard Weston of the Inner Temple to deal for him in the matter.

L.a.167  

Addressee unnamed. [1622?]. An account of events immediately before and after the marriage of Humphrey Okeover to Martha Cheney, of which Sir Oliver professes ignorance.

L.a.168  

Addressee unidentified. [1622?]. Will not meet with Sir Oliver Cheney or receive any covenant or bond of his; has offered to have some friend meet with Cheney's friends; will settle for £2,000 or a little less; his daughter much injured; desires notification of his cousin Peter Broughton.

L.a.169  

To Mr. Chamberlaine. April 12, [1622?]. Will settle his claim against Sir Oliver Cheney over the loss of the marriage of his ward Humphrey Okeover, but has been told it should come out of the Okeover estate.

L.a.170  

Addressee unnamed. [1623?]. Recounts how his wife obtained the wardship of Humphrey Okeover, how Humphrey was married in infancy to a daughter of Walter's, how, afterward, when Humphrey reached the age of 14, Sir Oliver Cheney married him to his own daughter; asks the addressee to speak to Sir Lionel Cranford about the case.

Addressee unnamed. [1623?]. Desires advice and help in a matter in litigation; will gladly spend £100 if he may prevail.

To Mr. Chamberlaine. [1623?].

Desires help and favor in a suit involving land withheld by Bagot's adversary.

L.a.171  Addressee unnamed. [1623?].

The “Lady at Okeover” [Lady Cheney?] is carefully guarded so that Bagot's process cannot be served on her; he expects redress from the court.

L.a.172  

To Sir Edward Bagot, 2nd bart. London. November 5, 1667. Sir Edward is not pricked for sheriff; Brother Chetwynd will not be pricked. The Lord Chancellor [Clarendon] is in disgrace.

Also, a draft from Sir Edward Bagot to [John Fell], then dean of Christ Church and later Bishop of Oxford, [1667?], asking him to choose a tutor for his second son [Lambert], who is going up to Oxford.

L.a.173  To Walter Bagot. Dublin. December 3, 1613.

Wrote twice before, also left three hawks for Walter's sons with Sir Simon Weston's steward. Has some Irish slate to send. Will learn how to choose hawks better. Wants his gelding sold, the money sent.

L.a.174  

To Walter Bagot. September 27, 1614. Received Walter's letter and one for Lady Offalia. The hounds that Walter had sent to Mr. Boulton were pawned by a messenger, and Boulton never got them. His boy is getting slate. He is soon going to fairs toward Munster.

L.a.175  

To Walter Bagot. Dublin. September 24, 1619. His wife is sending Walter's wife a pottle of usqebaugh [whiskey]. Can find no white slate at present. His brother Thomas may send black, and hopes to visit at Blithfield next year. Has delivered Walter's letter to Lady Aungier; Sir Francis Aungier (Anger) promised to stand William's friend.

L.a.176  

To Walter Bagot. Oxford. November 7, 1619. Sends a penknife. Asks to come home for Christmas. Needs a new suit. Dr. Kettell sends greetings.

L.a.177  

To Walter Bagot. Oxford. June 15, 1620. Needs a stuff gown for the Act; asks that horses be sent with Cousin Crompton's. Will need money. The tutor is to take Crompton and others to Cambridge in the summer, but William does not expect to be able to go.

L.a.178  

To Walter Bagot. Oxford. March 20, 1620/21. Suggests that his mother send things by the carrier who brings things for Cousin Crompton. Asks if his brother Okeover has been at Blithfield.

L.a.179  

To Walter Bagot. Oxford. June 27, 1621. Received money; bought a suit; paid some bills. Needs money for tuition, books, laundry, etc. Will stay in Oxford all summer.

L.a.180  

To Walter Bagot. Oxford. July 17, 1621. Has received letters and gifts; will write soon by Ralph Sheldon, who, with the tutor, sends love to William's father and mother.

L.a.181  

To Walter Bagot. Oxford. April 22, 1622. Acknowledges receipt of things sent. Will reform his handwriting, of which his father has complained.

L.a.182  

To Walter Bagot. Inner Temple. February 27, 1622/23. Expresses sorrow over death of his sister-in-law [Harvey's wife]. Commons at the Temple cost 7s. a week, sometimes more. Needs money; desires to keep current with payments. Appends a note of disbursements.

L.a.183  

To Walter Bagot. Wolverhampton. April 23, 1604. Sir John Popham and Jane Watson, plaintiffs in a suit with the tenants of Pattingham, are willing to arbitrate; the defendants are not.

Also, draft of a letter from Walter Bagot to an unnamed addressee reiterating above.

L.a.184  To [the Privy Council?]. January 15, 1592/93.

The gentlemen suggested to them are all fit to serve on the commission, but are too few; the writers submit ten more names of Staffordshire gentlemen.

L.a.185  

To Walter Bagot. January 16, 1609/10. Is willing to extend Bagot's loan of £100 for six months. Bagot is to send £10 to Roger Haukenson (or Hankenson) by February 8 next.

L.a.186  

To Walter Chetwynd, later Sir Walter Chetwynd. Stafford. September 2, 1598. Asks him to write to Mr. Bagot, requesting payment of £10 so that she can buy fish at Stourbridge Fair.

Also, letter from Walter Chetwynd to Walter Bagot, September 2. Desires him to pay £10 to Anne Barne when Cradock authorizes the payment.

L.a.187  To Richard Bagot. Chartley. December 18, 1572.

His master [Essex] was injured lately, but hopes to spend Christmas in Hereford; the accident saved him from being sent to christen the king of France's daughter.

L.a.188  

To Richard Bagot. [1579?]. The woman of York is at court and will be dealt with by Humphrey Addlerley. Arch makes friends. Mrs. E. Knolly's wedding. T. Trentham needs a certificate. The Earl of Essex is almost forgotten. R.B. is well. Saunders the fool used to say “he could not”.

L.a.189  

To Richard Bagot. Langley. April 10, 1592. Gives details concerning the title to property in Ridware, his Aunt Gataker's jointure; the Fitzherbert family is involved.

L.a.190  

To Richard Bagot. Langley. January 15, 1594/95. The parson of Cheadle (Chedall) has been badly used; asks Bagot to attempt reconciliation.

L.a.191  

To Richard Bagot. May 29, 1589. Sends accounts concerned with the property of the late Bishop Bentham's widow, in which William Basset is involved.

L.a.192  

To Richard Bagot. December 13, ca. 1585. Cannot pay a debt of his father's to Stephen Bagot, since his father left him only land heavily encumbered. The Welsh mine is of little value.

L.a.193  

To Walter Bagot. Coleorton (Coleoverton), [Leics.]. February 18, 1610/11. Asks the loan of four or six geldings for himself and Sir Simon Weston at the Leicester assizes.

L.a.194  

To Walter Bagot. ca. 1614. Asks the loan of six geldings, with a man to bring them and care for them.

L.a.195  

To Walter Bagot. Stafford. July 6, 1604. Asks for the sheriff's favor for one Thomas Grindon, in prison as surety for an escaped prisoner.

L.a.196  

To Richard Bagot. Eccleshall Castle. November 16, 1576. Examined Thomas Repton only for a misdemeanor in the church at Barton. Asks Bagot to continue investigation of a complaint concerning a child.

L.a.197  

To Walter Bagot. Beresford. July 3, 1606. Has received particulars of Bagot's estate. If the negotiations should lead to a marriage between his daughter and Lewis Bagot, he wants them to live alone. Sickness in the country has prevented his visiting Bagot.

L.a.198  

To Richard Bagot. Pillytnall. August 1, 1594. Must go to Callowdon (Calladown), [Warwickshire], and on returning will see the Earl of Shrewsbury, visit Needwood, and stop at Blithfield to pay Bagot for his horse.

L.a.199  

To Anthony Bagot. Aldingbourne. January 28, 1589/90. Is glad that Bagot has recovered; recommends a visit to Chicester for the air. Sends gloves for Mrs. Anne Broughton.

L.a.200  

To Richard Bagot. Aldingbourne. June 24, 1591. Anthony Bagot wrote that most of the Bagots were ill but now recovered. His friend the vicar of Alrewas is poor and will be undone if forced to find £20 for a privy seal. Dearth is bringing misery about Chicester.

L.a.201  

To Walter Bagot. Ridware. March 11, 1612/13. Has paid the aid on his land in Warwickshire. At Ridware he is only a servant to Sir Thomas Leigh, who refuses to be taxed by such men. If Bagot and Kynnersley will make the assessment he will pay.

L.a.202  

To Walter Bagot. Ridware. April 17, 1613. His master, Sir Thomas Leigh, will pay any dues for his land but cannot be expected to pay aids and provision money.

L.a.203  

To Richard Bagot. Handsworth. April 10, 1589. “My lord” is informed that John Jolley of Leake, cannot pay the privy seal and that his son is more able. Asks Bagot to let the earl know when his privy seal money is ready to send up. Nottinghamshire and Derbyshire collections are finished. Compare letter in E. Lodge's Illustrations of British History...II, 356.

L.a.204  

To Richard Bagot. Sheffield. May 7, 1589. A cryptic letter. “My lord” is dissatisified with certain persons and matters concerned in the queen's service, include one Jolly, who is charged. His lordship is much troubled by the “peevish people of the Peak”.

L.a.205  

To Richard Bagot. Brereley Lodge. May 23, 1589. “My lord” desires that the bearer may be restored to Bagot's friends and favor, lost through an offence against the earl.

L.a.206  

To Richard Bagot. Stafford. March 30, 1577. His brother Crompton is impatient to learn the status of a project of marriage between Bagot's son and Mr. Harvey's daughter.

L.a.207  

To [Richard Bagot?]. Hamstall Ridware (Rudware Hampstall). January 18, 1589/90. Records of his clerkship, which he is ordered to produce, are in Sir Edward Littleton's hands. Discusses his official actions.

L.a.208  

To [Richard Bagot and others]. April 9, [1596]. Soldiers not yet to be sent to Plynouth; their arms and cassocks to be mainly at his expense.

L.a.209  

To [Richard Bagot and others]. April 11, [1596]. Arms and cassocks for the soldiers will be returned to those who have put up the money in case the enterprise does not go forward.

L.a.210  

To Walter Bagot. May 14, 1599. Asks Bagot to stay the execution of a writ of possession [of Haughton parsonage] until the sheriff receives a supersedeas now in the undersheriff's hands.

Also, a draft of a letter from Walter Bagot to the sheriff, Walter Wrottesley, asking him to stay the writ of execution until he receives a supersedeas now in the undersheriff's hands. For reply, see L.a.1002.

L.a.211  To [Richard Bagot]. Lichfield. July 1, 1578.

Is sending Oliver, a recusant prisoner, to work for Bagot [the sheriff], not requiring bond for his return when needed.

L.a.212  

To Richard Bagot. Lichfield. September 5, 1578. Objection has been made to the comparative freedom allowed to Oliver, especially by the pursuivant, Shaw. Sends word to Mr. Broughton that Mrs. Nowell offered £100 for renewal of her lease, which he declined.

L.a.213  

To Richard Bagot. Somerset House. January 18, 1578/79. The Bishop of London and the commissioners are angry at Oliver's escape. It ought to be made known that Sir Walter Aston is to blame.

L.a.214  

To Richard Bagot. Lichfield. June 28, 1587. The bishop [Overton] is trying to keep Essex out of a house to which he is entitled, and has occupied the deanery; but Boleyn will have his own, and the earl shall have his.

L.a.215  

To [Richard Bagot]. Inner temple. February 10, 1592/93. Sends a lease of Essex's and asks Bagot to see that certain conditions are fulfilled and then to deliver the lease to Sprott, a party.

L.a.216  

To Sir Edward Aston and Richard Bagot. April 11, 1596. All money paid to soldiers is to be received back and they commanded to return home, but to be held ready. Conduct money to be delivered to Lady Gerard (Gerrerd). The Spaniards have taken Calais (Calles), but the castle holds.

L.a.217  

To Richard Bagot. April 15, 1596. Letters from Sir Chrstiopher Blount order that the soldiers be at Plymouth by April 30. They have been ordered to Wolverhampton by next Tuesday. Precepts are sent out to the constables.

L.a.218  

To Walter Bagot. August 30, 1597. Sends a letter from the Earl of Essex and trusts that Bagot will act on it.

L.a.219  

To Walter Bagot. Haunton. October 28, ca. 1600. Sends a young dog and begs Bagot's bounty. There is some doubt about the identity of the writer.

L.a.220  

To Walter Bagot. August 30, ca. 1610? Would like to discuss Bagot's lawsuit with him in about three weeks.

L.a.221  

To Walter Bagot. ca. January 1598/99. Whatever he has that is serviceable to the queen he will give at Essex's command for her forces in Ireland; he has a suitable gelding.

L.a.222  

To Richard Bagot. November 24, 1580. Two murder trials. A procession made by a jury to protest a verdict. Food and clothing sent to several persons. Will wear Uncle Adderley's chain for her credit. Archpoll in the Marshalsea. Barroll sorrowful. Sister Margaret wants to come home.

L.a.223  

To Richard Bagot. Warwick Inn. May 11, [11587]. Is sending provisions and a gown for her mother. Her partner is attending to Bagot's accounts. Anthony, at Croydon, where the queen lies, delivered the letter to Mr. Greville. Hears bad news of her uncle John's disordered life. Is making coats of buffin for her son, for Lill and Wat.

L.a.224  

To Mary Bagot (her mother). June 14, [1592?]. Spent 24s. Received from cousin Dayrell on a featherbed tick, which she is sending up. Can get pepper through aunt Okeover. Her partner came from Court sick of the ague. If the visit of Lady [Penelope] Rich to Blithfield occurs before the writer gets home, the addressee may have from her house [in Salop.] whatever is needed.

L.a.225  

To Richard Bagot. Warwick Inn. April 2, [1593?]. Is sending sarcenet and lace. Sir Thomas Gorge want Mrs. Bagot to send down housewife's cloth for Lady Gorge. Can supply sugar (cheap) and pepper (dear).

L.a.226  

To Richard Bagot. Warwick Inn. May 31, [1593?]. Could not get black and green kersey for his jerkin, hose, and stockings, but got French green, also buttons and canvas. Thanks for the coat for her son. Will come down soon. Anthony Bagot is following the Court to Wimbledon.

L.a.227  

To Richard Bagot. Warwick Inn. June 17, [1593?]. Can get fish from Uncle Okeover. Will borrow money on his chain, which weighs 33 oz. and is assessed at £99. Anthony Bagot mending; she wonders if he was at Richard Sherat's wedding. Will send spices and banqueting stuff.

L.a.228  

To Richard Bagot. Broughton. January 18, ca. 1595. Has hired a man for 5 marks a year. Hopes the glasier will come soon. Workmen available at Ludlow. Wants to borrow the stone for grinding colors for her windows. Is sending herring.

L.a.230  

To Walter Bagot. Broughton. March 10, 1597/98. Has learnt of her sister Dorothy Okeover's bereavement; will come to Blithfield if wanted.

L.a.231  

To Walter Bagot. London. May 30, ca. 1600. Dr. Moffett (Muffet) not yet in London. The Earl of Pembroke not well. Mr. Morley says Bagot's trouble is colic and urges him to keep his feet warm; she will send him some of Dr. Saul's water. The Earl of Essex will hear their matter soon.

L.a.232  

To Walter Bagot. Broughton. April 13, 1603. On Mr. Higgin's advice, her husband has gone to the bath; she expects to hear Dr. Sherwood's opinion soon; wants to borrow Bagot's coachmen them. Is sending a young mare to S.B., to replace one that died on the way to Cambridge. Is eager for payment by Sir Walter Harcourt.

L.a.233  

To Dorothy Okeover. Broughton. January 16, 1606/07. Hopes her children will be brought up in the fear of God. Is willing to have her son join in the letters of administration, and hopes he can have his own wardship and that he will be enabled to pay his debts. Wants her son-in-law Edmund Waring provided for and hopes he will deal well with her and her son.

L.a.234  

To Dorothy Bagot, later Okeover. February 14, 1577/78. Greetings to “wise Mrs. Lettice” [four years old], is sending her some sugar and other sweets.

L.a.235  

To [Richard Bagot]. February 21, 1578/79. Received by Massey, the carrier, £5 in money, also a cheese and bacon, and has sent back Ling and Stockfish. The Lord Keeper [Bacon] died yesterday. Essex not yet back in Cambridge; Broughton's brother [Richard] will accompany him to Cambridge or else ride to Blithfield.

L.a.236  

To Walter Bagot. Rolles[ton?]. June 18, 1621. Proposes Chamberlain as a mediator in Bagot's suit with Sir Oliver Cheney; mentions Bagot's ward [Humphrey Okeover]; urges speedy settlement.

L.a.237  

To Richard Bagot. The Temple. August 26, 1576. Relates in detail news of Walter, first Earl of Essex, in Ireland, also news of Irish affairs generally.

L.a.238  

To Richard Bagot. Hereford. September 26, [1576]. Has received a letter from the Earl of Essex, saying that he is sick of “a lask turned to a flux,” which began the last of August, and possibly hinting at poison. The earl intends soon to embark for his house at Lamphey. Broughton and Dr. Penny are both riding to meet him. Left the Court at Reading; the earl's sickness is known there.

L.a.239  

To Richard Bagot. May 6, [1577?]. Is sending, for members of the family, and others, copies of a memorial book of the late Earl of Essex's funeral sermon made at the command of the young earl. One Flere's son seeks a grant from the earl and needs Bagot's approval.

L.a.240  

To Richard Bagot. May 13, 1577. A detailed account of a quarrel with his father and of his estrangement since, also of his expectations, his brother, his ability to leave a competence to his wife.

L.a.241  

To Richard Bagot. June 27, [1577]. Will soon visit Blithfield, ans again after the Bridgenorth assizes, on July 21. Asks that his “partner” set the date [for their marriage]. After August 15 must travel in Wales. Could not obtain a buck for Bagot's son. Is having suits made for his partner in London; sends gifts to her little sister Dorothy. Will account for money sent by Wollaston.

L.a.242  

To Richard Bagot. July 13, [1577?]. Sendings sack and clothing. Asks Bagot if possible to send to London money to be paid by cousin Newport and G. Whitgreave. Barroll and possibly Broughton to be at the assizes. Must travel in Wales about the “little lord's” business. Will be in Staffordshire when his partner appoints. Will see little Essex at Cambridge, and will see Newport at Chartley.

L.a.243  

To Richard Bagot. February 1, 1578/79. On his first arrival Duke Casimir was given £500 by the City. Arriving at Court he would neither allow the queen to kiss him nor would put on his hat in her presence. He has since visited Hampton Court, Windsor, and Wanstead. Yesterday was tilting at Court, today barriers and other shows. These concluded, Essex goes to Cambridge; Anthony stays behind to see the Court fashion. His brother Walter promises to be a great student; Broughton will take care of his expenses. Dean, a prisoner, to be transported into Berkshire; the sheriff and Bagot concerned.

L.a.244  

To Richard Bagot. February 1, 1578/79. William Dean to be conveyed to the Berkshire assizes; the sheriff must use care in this, since the lords of the Council are interested. Lists dates of assizes at Berkshire, Hereford, Bridgenorth, and Wolverhampton. Lord Stafford has procured the assizes to be held at Stafford, and the misi prius is made accordingly.

L.a.245  

To Richard Bagot. May 15, 1579. Explains financial arrangements with Mr. Allen; dealings with a sheriff over Bagot's lands; Essex's attempts to increase his allowance. Mr. Barroll is moved by Leicester and Huntingdon to give up his office to Archpoll, but refuses and is supported by the Lord Chancellor and the Lord Treasurer.

L.a.246  

To Richard Bagot. June 2, [1579?]. Will provide for Anthony's maintenance [out of Essex's funds]. “Ba.” and the writer are great with “my lady” and “the world is like to be fair.” Monsieur expected to come over. In uncle Stephen's cause, he has paid Richard Allen his £20. Cannot accompany Barroll to the sessions. Walter, a great student, has received his legacy from uncle Saunders.

L.a.247  

To Richard Bagot. Inner Temple. November 16, 1579. Authorizes Bagot to give the bearer, Broughton's father's servant, £30 of the money left with Mrs. Bagot, so that his father can pay his workmen.

L.a.248  

To Richard Bagot. May 2, 1580. The great riot at Drayton being investigated. Mr. Newport and George Whitgreave are to put Mrs. Killingworth out of Chartley. Has given £20 to Mr. Allen, from uncle Stephen Bagot. Essex being at Callowdon (Caloughdon), [Warwickshire], there are rumors of the tutor's negligence. Has provided a gold chain for Anthony. R. Edge has provided liveries for Bagot. Is putting Essex's men into blue liveries instead of cloaks.

L.a.249  

To Richard Bagot. Inner Temple. November 5, [1580]. Money received from Offley. A “glass of arms” being made. An arming sword and his partner's apparel. Archpoll to be indicted. The Countess of Essex to go to Bedford's house. “My young ladies” to go to York. No general going into Holland. Ado at Cornwall and Devon about Catholics. Discontent in North Wales over Leicester's agents for land there. Essex in health; Leicester offers his good offices for him. A hogshead of claret for his mother-in-law. Barroll has Bagot's billet at Court. Sir Walter Aston to be in London.

L.a.250  

To Richard Bagot and Ralph Adderley. February 15, [1580/81?]. An obscure letter. There has been a hearing by certain lords concerning two riots at (apparently) Burton-upon-Trent, in regard to which the sheriff and justices (including Adderley) are fined.

L.a.251  

To Richard Bagot. ca. 1588? Has been on circuit in Salop. Mr. Leighton troubled with sore eyes. At Hereford assizes met Mr. Meyrick, Mr. Linley, Mr. Nicholas (Essex's surveyor) and Mr. Pembridge (Essex's solicitor). Will visit Chartley. His wife having trouble over the carriage of tithe stuff. A fragment.

L.a.252  

To Richard Bagot. April 16, 1589. Describes the trial of the earl of Arundel. Latest news of Essex's dash to Falmouth to join the Portugal expedition. Expects to attend the earl of Huntingdon to hear the latest report.

L.a.253  

To Richard Bagot. June 23, 1589. Discusses Bagot's exchequer accounts, also Sir Amias Paulet's and money due on account of Mary Stuart's imprisonment. Suggests a pension for Anthony Bagot. Expects the auditor to allow uncle Adderley's patent. English forces said to have won Lisbon. No news of the fleet. Hopes part of Essex's debts will be paid soon. Is having the memorial ring [sketched in margin] made for Sir Walter Aston, as requested.

L.a.254  

To Richard Bagot. May 15, 1590. Essex seals a lease at Court and then sneaks off; is not to be blamed. Explains the privy seals for Mr. Mitton and Lady Littleton. Discusses Exchequer accounts. Anthony Bagot is visiting the bishop of Chicester [cf. L.a.199]. A settlement of the dispute between Essex and George Devereux over Stone. Men from Lichfield are petitioning Essex, Sir Henry Goodyer assisting. Bagot's bald cousin examined. King James has returned to Scotland with his queen; Worcester to be sent to congratulate him. The king successful in France. Letters have come from brother Hugh, in Germany. Robinson's suit over Drayton Bassett to be heard further. Ralph Edge returning home.

L.a.255  

To Richard Bagot. Warwick Inn. October 21, 1590. Bagot's letter to Burghley delivered to Cope. Walter Walker clamorous in his suit for a farm of Essex's, Anthony Bagot helping. Uncle Adderley angry over his son's marriage; is wrong in thinking Broughton furthered it.

L.a.256  

To [Richard Bagot]. Going towards Westminster. November 18, 1590. A tenement in Blithbury available to Bagot. Goodwife Spokes wishes to get a pot from her mother. The French ambassador negotiates for an English army to help Henri IV; 8,000 men will go; Essex wanted a general. A final cryptic paragraph, using initials instead of names, is wholly unintelligible.

L.a.257  

To [the earl of Essex?]. ca. 1590. Sets forth in detail the title of William Warde to certain tithes in the manor of Burton formerly owned by William Fishwick and now claimed by Anne Annylowe.

L.a.258  

To Richard Bagot. January 1, 1590/91. Thanks for Christmas does. Is working (with Erdewicke) on the Bagot pedigree. Is sending sugar and pepper for New Year's gifts. Playing at cards and tables interferes with work. Th countess of Essex soon to lie in; Lady Rich, who is with her, to sup with Broughton's wife Anne. Anne will soon come up. The countess makes much of Anne, and of her sister Margaret Trew (True). Uncle Adderley is reconciled to his son's marriage; Broughton desires his friendship. Forfeitures to be exacted against Thomas Peshall, of Eccleshall, for recusancy, and Clarancieux Robert Cook is to benefit but wishes Peshall to have another chance. Completion of the monument for Mr. Thomas N. waits on approval of Paton's verses. No important foreign news. Robert Cecil and Wilkes to be sworn as secretaries.

L.a.259  

To Richard Bagot. Towards Westminster. June 19, 1591. Has received sums of money from Dr. Culpeper, William Ridgeley, and Simon Weston and has paid £360 into the Exchequer.

L.a.260  

To Richard Bagot. June 27, [1591]. For his expedition into France, Essex requires Bagot to collect all the money due from his Chartley tenants to furnish footmen and horsemen. All who refuse will be prosecuted with the extremity of forfeiture. He wants all available horses in London by the 10th of July.

L.a.261  

To Richard Bagot. July 2, 1591. Particulars as to a levy, on Essex's tenants, of horses, money, and men for the French expedition. Reports the winning of a battle by English forces against Spanish, in Brittany.

L.a.262  

To Richard Bagot. Oct 22, 1591. Difficulties as to the collection of a forced loan for which Bagot is responsible; advises on this. Brother Trew will tell the news. Has received a deed of enfeoffment at Chartley. Asks that money collected by Thomas Dun be sent speedily.

L.a.263  

To Richard Bagot. October 29, 1591. [Thomas] Kery has obtained for Mr. Walton a discharge from his privy seal.

L.a.264  

To Richard Bagot. November 6, [1591]. Sends a list of Staffordshire recipients of privy seals and promises others. Relates news from France brought by Sir Roger Williams: weakness of Essex's forces, shortage of men and money. Brother Trew ought to stay at home. Discusses the trial, sentencing, and execution of Sir Brian O'Rourke, also the charges against Sir John Perrot (Parott), efforts on his behalf, his imprisonment.

L.a.265  

To Richard Bagot. November 12, 1591. Is having trouble over Essex's financial arrangements. Anthony's letters will inform Bagot of the actions in France. Her Majesty is sending 200 pioneers to France; she has summoned Essex home, but he is expected to beg off until the siege of Rouen, so that he may avenge the death of his brother Walter there. Walter's widow is at London, lodging at the Earl of Huntingdon's house. For her hand Mr. Thomas Sidney is expected to have the Lady of Huntingdon's backing. Cryptic comments on “the great fray at Longdon” - apparently a mock battle between the sexes. Urges reasonable favor for those hard pressed to pay privy seals, because there will soon be other heavy charges. The Lord Chancellor very sick [Hatton - died November 20, 1591]; the Queen visited him lately. Sir Robert Constable just dead.

L.a.266  

To Richard Bagot. February 12, [1591/92?]. Detailed account of technical difficulties in settling the late Earl of Essex's estate. Hopes to leave London soon for Blithfield. Stafford quarter sessions have committed Mr. Dyet. Wants Mr. Eyre to get possession of Broughton's house in Lichfield now occupied by Sir Christopher Blount. Raleigh is gay in London but not at Court. Gelly Meyrick has abandoned a trip to view Wigmore Castle with the Earl.

L.a.267  

To Richard Bagot. March 5, 1592/93. Essex sworn of the Privy Council. Will see the auditor about Bagot's accounts; fees of stewardship not to be allowed until the patent is enrolled. Essex in great favor because of speeches in Parliament and in the Council; he says he will soon pay his debts. Sir Edward Aston should consider carefully before plowing the warren at Chartley; Essex has a customary right to a free warren there and has exercised it for many years. What Essex will do about Leicester House and Uttoxeter Moors is unknown, but the fate of the Moors rests with the Earl of Huntingdon, who is gone toward York. Broughton's wife is sick.

L.a.268  

To Richard Bagot. March 7, 1592/93. The Parliament, considering the state of things in Europe and expecting an attempted invasion, may be expected to pass a subsidy more than double. All who love their country should pay willingly. It is complained in Parliament that the burden of subsidies falls mainly on the inferior sort, but nothing will be done. Essex is sworn of the Privy Council. Sir Walter Harcourt promises full payment to Broughton by the hand of Sir Christopher Blount. A writ of habeas corpus for Thomas Fitzherbert is directed to the sheriff of Derbyshire, and Parliament will consider the cause of his imprisonment; his outlawry could not stand in the way of his election. Mr. Wakering has been to Broughton about Godwin's copyhold. If the Parliament ends soon, he expects to be in the country before the Stafford assizes.

L.a.269  

To Richard Bagot. March 14, 1592/93. The Parliament is devising stiffer laws against recusants; also is expected to pass a treble subsidy and six fifteenths. Expectes to be in the country soon - at Bridgenorth assizes. His wife is recovered. The Parliament issued a habeas corpus for Thomas Fitzherbert. He gives details of parliamentary procedure. Essex is in the House of Lords. Expects, with Mr. Auditor King, to end Bagot's account. The new Staffordshire commission of the peace has the name of young Mr. Lane. Parson Cradock has used George Devereux ill: Sir Edward Littleton is arbitrating; Fowler has won his case; Cradock has been borrowing money fraudulently.

L.a.270  

To Richard Bagot. April 25, 1593. On April 24 attended St. George's ceremonies at Whitehall, where knights of the Garter took their stalls. Sir Walter Harcourt sent to the Fleet for marrying his daughter to one Mr. Essex, a ward of Sir John Fortescue; later moved to the Tower; Fortescue demands double the value of the marriage. Broughton fears that he will not receive payment from Harcourt. Reviews the complexities of the copyhold in the Paget estate claimed by Bailiff Godwin's daughter.

L.a.271  

To Richard Bagot. May 15, 1593. An account of difficulties in obtaining money advanced by Bagot on behalf of Beaudesert, the Scottish Queen, etc.; meets ingratitude, indifference, and delay. The plague increasing, 63 deaths lasts week; if increase continues will send for horses about Whitsunday. Burghley on Thursday sat in the Exchequer Court, is now at Court in Croyden. Essex is to dine with Sir Henry Unton, who entertains the French ambassador.

L.a.272  

To Richard Bagot. May 26, 1593. The plague growing worse, the next term to be adjourned. Wants Humphrey to bring the horses about June 15; hopes to be at Blithfield about June 29. Lady Rich wants Anne Broughton at Lees, where Lady Rich's mother and sister Dorothy are to be. The Staffordshire privy seals will not be repaid before Michaelmas. Discusses Bagot's claim for reimbursement of money laid out at Beaudesert; Sir Amias Paulet, Mr. Auditor Conyers, and others are mentioned. The Court is at Nonsuch; to be at Oatlands (Otelands) next.

L.a.273  

To Richard Bagot. May 30, 1593. The plague increasing rapidly; wants his man with horses soon. The term is “cut off”, as the enclosed proclamation shows. Only those in Salop who paid privy seals in May are now to be repaid. Wishes himself in the country, with his wife, “Nant” Lettice, and Mall.

L.a.274  

To Richard Bagot. June 13, [1593]. Thanks for sending horses. The plague abating; 49 dead last week; order is taken to keep dwellers in infected houses indoors. Is to be at Nonsuch with Essex. Was at Stoke with Huntingdon. Will leave for home in a week. Lettice Bagot is with him and his wife.

L.a.275  

To Richard Bagot. September 9, [1593?]. Has reminded Harcourt of his debt. Thanks for hops; they are 7d. a pound in Bishop's Castle. Sergeant Branthwait is sick. Weather is changeable; harvest late.

L.a.276  

To Richard Bagot. January 16, [1593/94]. [Edmund] Walter having died, Broughton has been promised the chief justiceship of North Wales and a place in the Council of Wales. Is being assessed at £5 for land in Lichfield; asks that Mr. Eyre (or another) pay his subsidy assessment so that he will avoid a larger assessment in London.

L.a.277  

To Richard Bagot. February 4, [1593/94]. Wife sends thanks for the sending of Nant L. and M. to accompany her. Reports in detail his efforts to persuade Burghley to approve repayment of moneys advanced by Bagot for Beaudesert and the Scottish Queen. Essex's motion to put Broughton into the judgeship of the late Mr. Walter is granted by the Queen; one Escourt is clamorous for the appointment and is favored by great persons. But Essex is determined, says Broughton owes thanks to the Lord Admiral, the Lord Keeper, and Lord Buckhurst. Sir John Wolley and Dr. [William?] Aubrey have withdrawn from the contest. Sir Walter Harcourt promises to pay great part of his debt this term.

L.a.278  

To Richard Bagot. March 27, 1594. Discusses Bagot's Exchequer accounts. Reports in detail on his own prospects of appointment as Justice of North Wales. Is appointed to the Council of Wales. Egerton promoted to mastership of the Rolls, Coke to Attorney Generalship. Sir Walter Harcourt solemnly promises to pay him. George Devereux has dropped a claim for an annuity left by the first earl. Sir Anthony Shirley and Sir Nicholas Clifford are in the Fleet for accepting knighthood at the French King's hand. The king has entered Paris with little trouble.

L.a.279  

To Walter Bagot. August 8, 1597. Thanks for venison and for lead for gutters. Hopes his mother-in-law and sister-in-law will visit soon. His wife has sent two unusually fine sparrowhawks and a Welsh cheese to inure her son to Shropshire diet.

L.a.280  

To Walter Bagot. December 17, 1597. Has arrived home after a three-day journey from Blithfield, during which his wife was hurt and so cannot accompany him to Ludlow.

L.a.281  

To Walter Bagot. May 11, 1598. Reached London on Thursday. Bagot's “nuncow” [Burghley] is in health at Court. Peace between France and Spain is rumored, also between England and Spain. Will not leave London before the end of term. (not from Broughton, inf. W. Tighe, October 1997)

L.a.282  

To Walter Bagot. [1611]. Mentions Lewis Bagot's recent death, and urges Lewis's father to discharge a debt of £100, for which Broughton was surety.

L.a.283  

To Walter Bagot. Temple. December 4, 1611. Reminds Bagot of his earlier plea for £100, to repay money borrowed by Lewis. Broughton is in danger of arrest.

L.a.284  

To Walter Bagot. Bromley. May 23, 1611. Is eager to defeat the Bishop of Coventry and Lichfield of such heriots as he claimed on the death of the writer's father. Has evidences which Bagot may borrow. Is eager for the welfare of his nephew.

L.a.285  

To Walter Bagot. [Oxford]. April 9, [1609]. Condolences on the death of Bagot's mother. Has not received £2 which his uncle Peter promised him, nor has his uncle Thomas. He and his brother Harvey (Bagot) need money urgently.

L.a.286  

To Walter Bagot. [Oxford]. March 31, [1610]. £10 sent to Mr. President [Kettell] by Beardmore was delayed because the president did not know whose it was. It has now been received. Is sending an account of battels and urges the sending of more money at once.

L.a.287  

To Walter Bagot. ca. 1615. John Smith's brother is in Stafford gaol on suspicion of felony. Asks Bagot's help in obtaining his release on bail.

L.a.288  

To Walter Bagot. Broughton. July 7, 1616. Mr. Leighton, at Bridgenorth, is wavering. His wife is firm, saying he has nothing to do with her land. But “they” are ready and prevail at the assizes.

L.a.289  

To Walter Bagot. Stafford. August 25, 1618. Sir Thomas Wolseley cannot meet Bagot on Thursday for a hearing of the matter between the writer and Walter Erdeswicke; proposed a meeting on Friday.

L.a.290  

To Walter Bagot. Hanbury. April 4, 1607. In spite of Roger Dix's troublesome behavior, Browne has granted him the tythe hay on a certain field for two years, though he thinks himself not legally bound to do so. Encloses a copy of the instrument.

L.a.291  

To Walter Bagot. London. May 7, 1611. Needs money to buy cattle and asks Bagot to pay into the hands of his brother William 15 soon to be due. A receipt for 15 is dated July 3, 1611, and signed by William Browne.

L.a.292  

To Walter Bagot. Marston Mongomery (Mongumbery), [Derbs.]. March 21, 1611/12. Asks Bagot to lend him, of the privy seal money in his hands, 200 or more, which he urgently needs. The amout may be given to Gilbert Rolleston. Rolleston's receipt for 55 is dated March 23, 1611/12.

L.a.293  

To Walter Bagot. Shredicote. August 2, 1615. Asks for a buck for the entertaining of friends; would like to come and see it killed; will bring hounds if asked.

L.a.294  

To [Walter Bagot]. Shredicote. May 20, 1616. Sends Mr. Bough's will and asks Bagot to take an oath endorsed on the will and also to send the inventory.

L.a.295  

To Walter Bagot. Harby (?), Leics. July 16, [1617]. A long and in part obscure letter. Has talked to Thelwall about Bagot's petition regarding his glass-making wood; discussed the trouble with Sir Robert Mansell and the attitudes of the Privy Council. Relates Sir Edward Coke's difficulties over the marriage of his daughter to Sir John Villiers and expresses hope that all will be well with him.

L.a.296  

To Walter Bagot. Clement's Inn. February 5, 1603/04. Walter Lovatt is pursuing the business but must hurry because shifts of assizes leave little time. Bagot [now sheriff] will soon receive writs for parliamentary elections. Sir Edward Littleton and Sir Robert Stanford are proposed. Judges for Staffordshire circuit not yet named. - probably Justice Yelverton for one, Warburton or Sgt. Williams for the other.

L.a.297  

To Walter Bagot. Clement's Inn, London. June 27, 1604. Mr. Skeffington and Mr. Chetwynd willing to discharge [Thos.] Grindon, though he must rest to be charged at Sir Edward Leigh's suit. The Staffordshire assizes to be held on July 27. Sir Robert Needham reports all Parliament business finished; it is thought the session will end with no subsidy. London very clear of the plague.

L.a.298  

To [Walter Bagot]. Clement's Inn, London. November 25, 1608. Complicated and obscure discussion of exchequer transactions, involving Ralph Edge (deceased), Mr. Maxwell, Mr. Skeffington, Mr. Wolseley, Mr. Richards, and Bagot himself.

L.a.299  

To Walter Bagot. Marston [Montgomery?, Derbs.]. January 12, 1608/09. Is returning Bagot's bond for £50 repaid to Browne's brother, also notes concerning Henry Porter, which he wants back.

L.a.300  

To Walter Bagot. Marston [Montgomery?, Derbs.]. May 9, 1609. Asks Bagot to write him, demanding a settlement of Mr. Richard's account; the latter is to satisfy them as to the laying out of £50 paid to Richards by Henry Porter on behalf of the late Ralph Edge, or else Browne will give order to Bagot's cousin Waring to bring suit in Porter's name or his wife's.

L.a.301  

To Richard Bagot and Sir Walter Aston. the Court. June 21, 1578. Thanks the addressees for their pains on behalf of the Earls of Essex. Signed also by Thomas Radcliffe, Earl of Sussex.

L.a.302  

To Richard Bagot, Richard Broughton, and others. February 21, 1579/80. Regulations for superintendence of Chartley Park during the Earl of Essex's minority; none but Bagot (as Master of the Game), Broughton, Thomas Newport, John Stidman, or William Barroll to give warrants for bucks, etc. A copy signed by R. Broughton.

L.a.303  

To Richard Bagot and Thomas Gresley (sheriff), later Sir Thomas Gresley. St. James. December 18, 1583. The first of many letters about the estate of Thomas Lord Paget, which had just been confiscated by the crown. Bagot and Gresley are to take inventories, etc. Bagot is given supervision of the ironworks and coalpits. Signed also by Sir F. Walsingham.

L.a.304  

To Richard Bagot. London. October 30, 1584. Bagot is to deliver to Francis Linton £110 for Lady Paget for forfeitures (to Mr. Cocrin and Brian Dorcas) and to the prebendaries of Stafford £18.

L.a.305  

To Richard Bagot. Greenwich. January 8, 1584/85. Bagot is to operate the ironworks at Cannock, Tyddesley, and Bromley in such a way as to avoid spoiling the country of timber but to provide good profit to her Majesty. Signed also by Sir Walter Mildmay.

L.a.306  

To Richard Bagot. The Court. March 27, 1585. Such debts as the Lord Paget owed at the Michaelmas before his departure are to be paid out of his revenues before her Majesty receives any profits. Amounts set down in an enclosed schedule [not present] are to be delivered to William Warde out of the sums in Bagot's hands. Bagot to report what remains in his hands, also any other debts he can learn of. An endorsement notes £298 10s 3d delivered to Mr. Warde.

L.a.307  

To Richard Bagot. The Court. April 8, 1585. Out of the rents of the Lord Paget, Bagot is pay £100 to Mr. Cary, of the Privy Chamber, £10 to Brian Dorcas, and “a rent” to the prebendaries of Lichfield, delivering the £110 to William Warde. Bagot's endorsement notes that this was done.

L.a.308  

To Richard Bagot. The court. April 20, 1585. Bagot is made a commissioner to survey Lord Paget's lands, is urged to rate them for her Majesty's benefit and to determine which are fit to be reserved for her provision of Tutbury. Wants a private statement of the profits from the ironworks. Burghley's autograph postscript says that if Beaudesert is not allowed to Henry Cavendish, Burghley will further the use of it by Bagot's son [Walter].

L.a.309  

To Richard Bagot. London. April 29, 1585. Bagot to meet with Mr. Bainham at Lichfield to yield account for the profits of the ironworks. Has already accounted for receipts (through Richard Ensore and Thomas Powntesse) from Bromley Forge and Cannock Wood. Ensore acknowledges that his purchase of woods from Edward Stanley was for Lord Paget. Bagot to keep Sir Amias Paulet informed of his doings.

L.a.310  

To Richard Bagot. The Court. July 2, 1585. Bagot to give Edward Stanley's wife 20 nobles on her claim of £10 which she was to have above the price of the land sold to Lord Paget. The great trees in Pipe Wood to be used for charcoal. Thomas Rugeley, owner of Hawkshead Park, demands reimbursement for damage to roads caused by coal carts; Bagot to pay 5 marks. Though Mr. Gresley, late sheriff, alleges that all the bricks were sold, several clamps remain and are to be used for repairs to Lord Paget's house. Since Sir Amias Paulet wants the brewing for Tutbury done at Burton, and Henry Cavendish is to have the house because he had to give up Tutbury for the Scottish queen, and Warde requires a room for study, Sir Amias Paulet will see him placed. The Beaudesert coalpits are being badly used and are making great waste of timber; stay is to be made there till William Hawkins' badly-kept acount can be examined to determine the profitableness of the operation.

L.a.311  

To Richard Bagot. the court. November 21, 1585. Approves Bagot's accounts for the ironworks, his payment to Sir Amias Paulet, and his proposed payments of small debts left by Lord Paget.

L.a.312  

To Sir Amias Paulet. London. February 9, 1585/86. Free fuel from certain coalpits, formerly allowed by Lord Paget to the inhabitants of Lichfield and Stafford, cannot be continued.

L.a.313  

To Richard Bagot. The Court. March 28, 1586. Observes that Bagot has received £2198 from Ensore and Powntesse. Detailed discussion and paid £2118 in costs of iron manufacture. Detailed discussion of the profitability and operation of furnaces at Cannock (Canck) and Bromley and the Bromley forge. Also of the sale of iron at Birmingham for cash to Ensore for his customers. Powntesse's salary of £50 is to be reconsidered.

L.a.314  

To Richard Bagot. London. May 29, 1587. The bearer, Greaves, a carpenter, claims £40 long due to Lord Paget for work done at Beaudesert. Desires information on this and other like claims.

L.a.315  

To Richard Bagot. The Court. August 9, 1587. The bearer, Johan Thompson, widow, alleges that a tenement held by her late husband (Lord Paget's servant) was demised to one Cooke alias Crispe for a term of years, after which time Cooke refused to admit her to the property. Asks Bagot to inquire and do justice.

L.a.316  

To Richard Bagot. The Court. August 28, 1587. The bearer, Thomas Parker, has been charged (by Bagot and others) with spoil of a rabbit warren committed to his care but makes denial and says he can produce proof of innocence. Bagot to inquire.

L.a.317  

To Richard Bagot. Theobalds. September 25, 1587. Acknowledges receipt of Bagot's report to the effect that Johan Cooke [Thompson in L.a.315] is wrong in her claims against Crispe, and asks Bagot to make settlement in Crispe's favor.

L.a.318  

To Richard Bagot. Westminster. January 26, 1587/88. Asks Bagot to further William Snape in surrendering a copyhold in Bromley Hurst and taking a new estate for three lives.

L.a.319  

To Richard Bagot. London. June 11, 1588. As steward of Bromley Hurst, Bagot is to accept Elizabeth Chappell's surrender of a copyhold tenement there and to regrant it to her and her son Richard Harvey for their two lives, for such fine as Bagot shall deem proper.

L.a.320  

To Richard Bagot and Edward Littleton. December 4, 1588. The queen having granted to Fulke Greville a lease of Cannock, with the woods, ironworks, etc., the addresses are to take an inventory and make appraisal. They are also to make return of the 3,100 trees marked and reserved for the queen's use. Signed also by Sir Walter Mildmay. L.a.75 is doubtless a reply to this.

L.a.321  

To Richard Bagot and Edward Littleton. London. December 11, 1588. The queen having granted to Fulke Greville a lease of Bromely Forge (now shut down for lack of wood and water) for 6s 8d a year, the addressees are to deliver it to him and are to inventory and appraise the stocks and equipment to be sold to him. A copy by Richard Bagot.

L.a.322  

To Richard Bagot. The Court. September 16, 1589. Thomas Taylor, who was granted a copyhold in Bromley four years ago, now wishes to surrender it and have it regranted for three lives. Bagot is to advise.

L.a.323  

To Richard Bagot. Westminster. October 12, 1589. William Nicholson, recommended by Bagot to be continued as tenant of part of the manor house of Burton, was placed there by Sir Amias Paulet and is to be continued. He gave good service when the Scottish queen was at Tutbury.

L.a.324  

To Richard Bagot. Westminster. October 15, 1589. [Richard] Crompton, of Burton-on-Trent, seeks appointment as justice of the two courts there, also rooms in the manor house, where he now lives, also land. Bagot to investigate and report.

L.a.325  

To Richard Bagot and Edward Throne. Westminster. December 18, 1589. Many persons in Staffordshire having been indicted for recusancy, some of their indictments have been returned to the Lord Treasurer's remembrancer, as is required. Other such indictments have not been returned. The addressees to investigate and report.

L.a.326  

To Richard Bagot. Westminster. June 3, 1590. Sir Edward Aston desires permission to erect a water mill on a piece of Her Majesty's land on the River Trent. Bagot to view the place and give order as he sees fit.

L.a.327  

To Richard Bagot. The court. July 27, 1590. Is informed that one George Nevoll has taken eight cottages in Rugeley by lease and that Ralph Weston, George Smith, and Thomas Adams make claim to the cottages and molest the poor tenants. Bagot to inquire and act or inform and advise Burghley.

L.a.328  

To Richard Bagot. Richmond. October 11, 1591. Upon complaint, Fulke Greville was lately forbidden to cut any wood in Bromley until further order. Now, since without wood he cannot operate the ironworks, he is permitted to cut only enough firewood to last until February 2 next. Signed also by Sir John Fortescue.

L.a.329  

To Richard Bagot. Westminster. June 14, 1592. Fulke Greville complains that the tenants and inhabitants of Bromley impeach the use of ways and watercourses by his servants who operate the ironworks. Bagot to inquire and settle the matter or report.

L.a.330  

To Richard Bagot, Sir Edward Aston, and others. The Court. February 26, 1592/93. The addressees are to examine all parties to a controversy between Thomas Phelippes and Philip and Marie Ablett over title to a lease of the manor of Matchfield and to effect settlement or to report. Signed also by Sir John Fortescue.

L.a.331  

To William Warde. Windsor. August 9, 1593. Warde, sometime servant to Thomas Lord Paget, is to bring old books and surveys of the manor of Longdon to the next court there and to produce them to Richard Bagot, that the latter may settle controversies over the payment of duties owed by the tenants. A copy.

L.a.332  

To the farmer of her Majesty's impost of French and Gascon wines and to his deputy at Bristol (but sent to Richard Bagot). March 23, 1593/94. Bagot is to be allowed one tun of wine at Bristol free of impost. Signed also by John Swinnerton (Swinarton).

L.a.333  

To Richard Bagot. May 5, 1594. Bagot, steward of the royal manor of Heywood, is to prevent depredations there such as have been reported by Henry Martin after the blowing down of pales in the recent tempest.

L.a.334  

To Richard Bagot. Westminster. May 10, 1594. Bagot, steward of Abbots Bromley, is to accept John Bardell's surrender of his copyhold in favor of his son John.

L.a.335  

To Richard Bagot. The Court. May 12, 1594. Bagot, as woodward of Staffordshire, is to see to the repair of pales of Bromley Park blown down in the “late outrageous great winds.”

L.a.336  

To Richard Bagot. His house in the Strand. June 9, 1594. An old letter of Sir Amias Paulet to Cradock seems to support old John Goodwin's claim to a copyhold in Bromley Hurst manor against those of Thomas Taylor, who has had Goodwin put out with Bagot's and Paulet's help. Bagot is to restore the property to Goodwin at the next manor court.

L.a.337  

To Richard Bagot. Theobalds. June 13, 1594. Bagot, who has refused to act without warrant, is to accept John Bardell's surrender of his copyhold in Abbots Bromley and Bromley Hurst manors in favor of his son John.

L.a.338  

To Richard Bagot. The Court. March 2, 1595/96. Thanks for Bagot's communication enclosing a lewd letter found in th ehighway; steps being taken to find the author.

L.a.339  

To Richard Bagot. The Court. June 30, 1596. Many trees in Cannock Forest that were excepted in her Majesty's lease with Fulke Greville and reserved for her use have been felled. Bagot, as steward, is to investigate and take order to prevent further damage and punish future infringement. Signed also by Sir John Fortescue.

L.a.340  

To Humphrey Chatterton. Greenwich. August 3, 1596. The underkeeper of Beaudesert Park is ordered to provide for Bagot, steward of all of Lord Paget's lands, a yearly fee deer, and grass for a horse, both of which heretofore he is said to have denied to Bagot. Copy.

L.a.341  

To Walter Bagot. Field (Fald). October 18, 1613. Asks Bagot to write to Mr. Minors, of Uttoxeter, recommending him for the stewardship of Minors' courts.

L.a.342  

To Walter Bagot. Field. March 21, ca. 1615. Sends a settlement of £6.13.4.

L.a.343  

To Walter Bagot. Field. October 2, ca. 1615. Recommends Edward Wright, formerly his man, for employment by Bagot.

L.a.344  

To Walter Bagot. Haydor [Lincolnshire]. June 7, [1600]. Hopes to see the Bagots soon. Cousin [Sir Thomas] Skeffington's funeral to be June 11. Audit to be at Stanford; “brother” Hartop to be there.

L.a.345  

To Walter Bagot. The sign of the Blackamoor, the Strand. January 3, 1615/16. Came to London for wife's health, now improved; soon going to the country, leaving wife. Sir Robert [Bruce] Cotton in prison. Sir George Villiers to be Master of the Horse.

L.a.346  

To Richard Broughton. Blithfield. [1594]. At the earl of Shrewbury's request the earl of Essex has bestowed the rectory of Weston-upon-Trent on the writer, and he seeks Broughton's advice as to getting possession from the incumbent, Cradock.

L.a.347  

To Walter Bagot. London. June 7, [1597?]. Is going on a “great journey” and wants Bagot to send assurances for his money to Charles Bussey.

L.a.348  

To Walter Bagot. Cecil House. June 29, 1598. Has received £10 from Bagot, but is willing he should have it longer. Asks forgiveness of his sister [Bagot's wife] for not writing. Is newly married and has many troubles.

L.a.349  

To Walter Bagot. Periors, Herts. September 11, 1599. Bagot's failure to send £5 now overdue is surprising. Cave makes his living by lending his money. The £5 may be left at Mr. Johnson's.

L.a.350  

To Walter Bagot. Stanford. September 22, 1606. Young Mr. Egerton bears good affection to her daughter, but his father demands £3000 dowry, which, because of the marriage of her daughter Wynne, is more than her husband can provide. Asks Bagot to write to Mr. Egerton to explain.

L.a.351  

To Walter Bagot. Holborn. February 1, 1607/08. Sir Hugh Beeston, proposing marriage of his son to a Cave daughter, has sent a particular of his lands. Asks Bagot to appoint Beardmore or another to go with William Burnham to view Beeston's lands and wants him to recommend a gentleman to participate.

L.a.352  

To Richard Bagot. Catton. September 5, 1589. Requests a warrant for a buck in Saynay Park for a friend of her husband.

L.a.353  

To Richard Bagot. Stafford. November 6, 1592. Would have matter with Fitzherbert mediated by any sufficient gentlemen. Fitzherbert has not paid all he owes. Cawarden demands only £30 for Partridge's and his sister's table for four years. The Countess of Shrewsbury's debt is nothing to him. Fitzherbert owes for the rents of Hamstall Ridware and others.

L.a.354  

To Walter Bagot. London. October 20, 1597. Two notes formerly sent to Bagot for the respite of his ouster le main must be returned quickly because Warde intends to procure a diem clausit extremum.

L.a.355  

To [Walter Bagot]. January 30, 1611/12. A covering letter for a long report of Chadwick and Thomas Docksie on their investigation into the truth of a rumor that Bagot's deceased son Lewis was survived by a bastard son.

L.a.356  

To Walter Bagot. Okeover. April 2, 1615. A complex and detailed discussion of arrangements touching a mandamus the object of which is not stated.

L.a.357  

To Walter Bagot. Exeter College, Oxford. March 28, 1603. Received £3 sent by Bagot for his son Lewis, whose welfare Chetwynd desires. Since the queen's death there is cause for joy and thankfulness for the unexpected hope for future peace. With the letter is a statement of Lewis's expenses.

L.a.358  

To [Richard Bagot]. Ingestre. May 28, ca. 1585. The matter concerning Frodeswell is to be dealt with legally, also that concerning Wood. Desires a copy of the panel inthe matter between Holt and Hodgkin.

L.a.359  

To Walter Bagot. Rugeley (Rydgley). May 23, 1611. “My Lord” [Paget?] has consented to Mr. Turner's tenancy at Bromley. He and his lady send greetings and intend to be at Beaudesert soon. Charles Paget is understood to be dead.

L.a.360  

To Walter Bagot. Rugeley. October 14, 1611. “My Lady” [Paget?] has sent for Almond and will at once pay £200 of her debt to Bagot, the other £100 to be paid after the Martlemas rents come in. Desires to be informed if Thomas Beardmore comes, because he would send letters to London by him.

L.a.361  

To [Walter Bagot]. Rugeley. March 21, 1611/12. Sends one Jackson to learn whether the constable and his cousin have been to Bagot or no. If Bagot or Sir Simon Weston have money to return to London, John Cowley can pay Bagot £200.

L.a.362  

To [Walter Bagot.] Rugeley. January 21, 1612/13. Barker probably unwilling to receive his money from Bagot before six months are expired. Chetwynd will take it, give bond to Bagot and pay the use. Will notify Barker.

L.a.363  

To [Walter Bagot?]. Rugeley. August 16, 1613. Of six bars of iron lately stolen from Chetwynd's forge at Cannock, he found four in a ditch. Two rogues were apprehended when they visited the hiding place. One, giving the name of John Braddock, having stolen a shirt from a hedge is now in the gaol charged with theft.

L.a.364  

To Walter Bagot. Rugeley. February 21, 1613/14. The £100 received from Bagot in London shall be repaid whenever it is wanted, but Chetwynd would keep it if Bagot has no present need.

L.a.365  

To Walter Bagot. Rugeley. October 17, 1614. Has made a list of all men in the constablewick fit for service, indicating which are married.

L.a.366  

To Walter Bagot. Rugeley. April 14, 1621. Sir Walter [Chetwynd?] is willing the writer should collect the subsidy in Pirehill Hundred, and, if Bagot wishes, he will do the same in Totmonslow Hundred; upon hearing, will prepare the precepts. Has left the subsidy book with Sir Walter Chetwynd.

L.a.367  

To Walter Bagot. Rugeley. May 24, 1621. Sends £20 to supply Bagot's needs, but of this he had to borrow £10 because his chapmen brought him in but £10 in the past week. Is kept in by a “London cold.” “My Lord and Lady” [Paget?] are in health; he sends greeting; she is absent in Drayton.

L.a.368  

To Walter Bagot. Rugeley. June 10, 1622. Sends £10; cannot send more because his chapmen bring in so little he has scarce enough to pay his workmen. Lord and Lady Paget will not visit Staffordshire this year because he has jaundice and must stay close to his physician.

L.a.369  

To Walter Bagot. Ingestre. May 7, 1598. Encloses a precept and suggests Bagot send it to the highconstable. This practice prevails in Cuttlestone Hundred and in Salop, and if not adopted in Pirehill Hundred, they might be blamed for slackness. Devotion to duty is required because of the wilfulness of rogues.

Also, draft of a letter addressed from the Court, May 7, 1598. Lord Dudley's men to be restrained by the Queen's order from entering upon Lady Dudley's property, parcel of her jointure.

To Walter Bagot. September 2, [1598].

See L.a.186.

L.a.370  To Walter Bagot. Reule (Rewlle). December 8, [1599?].

The bearer, an innkeeper of Stafford, desires the goodwill of Bagot [now sheriff] and that the county dinner may be held at his house or that the undersheriff may lie there. Chetwynd does not want Morris injured if Bagot has already chosen his inn for the dinner. Hopes to meet Bagot at Stafford though the Damport cause is nearly concluded.

L.a.371  

To [Walter Bagot]. June 20, ca. 1600. Would like Bagot to let him have some lead which was lying in his garden, as this would save him a journey into Derbyshire. Has informed the sheriff and cousin Leigh about the matter in Bagot's recent letter.

L.a.372  

To Walter Bagot. [March 1603]. The king is proclaimed, the proclamation in print. Chetwynd will return to Staffordshire soon; he hopes all will be well. Mr. Dyatt is not at home.

L.a.373  

To [Walter Bagot]. Reule. January 13, 1604/05. Goldsmith is bound to the peace; if he and his sureties, Thomas Hewes and Thomas Pooler, acknowledge his recognizance before Bagot, he is entitled to a supersedeas. Regrets having not seen Bagot at the assizes. One the dorse Bagot has written a list of 22 persons who have bought wood from his park, February 22, 1604/05.

L.a.374  

To Walter Bagot. Grendon. January 31, ca. 1606. Details as to the collecting of money in Pirehill, Totmonslow, and Cuttlestone Hundreds for county uses, including the building of a gaol.

L.a.375  

To Walter Bagot. Reule. June 10, 1608. Persons claiming to have a commission have seized cattle of men who were no recusants and, when questioned, have shown no commission. They accused Chetwynd and Bagot of recusancy. The undersheriff has been unable to return a jury.

L.a.376  

To Walter Bagot. Ingestre. September 1, ca. 1610. The writer of the enclosed letter [not present] wants it circulated among the commissioners. Chetwynd feels it ought to have been sent first to Sir Simon Weston, asks that Bagot send it on either to Sir Simon or to Mr. Kynnersley.

L.a.377  

To Walter Bagot. Ingestre. September 10, ca. 1610. Desires Bagot to help his kinsman, the bearer, who is burdened with a troublesome parson.

L.a.378  

To Walter Bagot. Reule. February 7, 1612/13. Bill's security for £20 is sufficient, and if the clerk of the peace will take his bond and notify Broadhurst, he shall have the money. Hopes Bagot will join in the repair of Bridgeford Bridge.

L.a.379  

To Walter Bagot. Ingestre. June 22, [1613?]. Waring has paid in £90 to the Exchequer, and has informed the barons of the names of those who refused to pay. Is sending a blank precept for Crompton. The stone is ready for work on Bridgeford Bridge.

L.a.380  

To Walter Bagot. Ingestre. July 10, ca. 1615. Mr. Weston recently took his money to the sheriff, who refused it, saying it must be in the new prescribed form, with a register of the names. The high constable has been stayed for further consideration; Chetwynd has sought Sir W. Boyer's advice and desires Lord Cromwell's.

L.a.381  

To [Walter Bagot]. [1617?]. Sir Walter Aston commends the entertainment of the Walsall offer. Chetwynd proposes calling all the justices to meet at Stafford to assess the gentry for King James's visit to the county.

L.a.382  

To Walter Bagot. Ingestre. November 5, [1617?]. It is true that he was formerly deputy to Lord Gerard, but the office of deputy custos is onerous and unprofitable. If his lordship wants him to take it again, he will, but does not seek it.

L.a.383  

To Sir Edward Bagot, bart. Grendon. May 12, ca. 1660. Desires that the occasion of his soon coming to Blithfield may be kept secret, and feels deep gratitude.

L.a.384  

To Sir Edward Bagot, bart. London. [1663?]. Has seen the Holborn stonecutter and the draft of the monument to Uncle Richard. Dined on the previous day with the Archbishop of Canterbury and will report later. Has seen the new playhouse, but was not taken with it.

L.a.385  

To Sir Edward Bagot, bart. January 18, 1665/66. Bagot's toils are at Chartley. Mr. Abnett and others of Stafford are to be at Bristol till Saturday, and they ask that their hearing be deferred. Deaths in London increased this week by ten.

On the back is a draft of a letter from Sir Edward Bagot, bart., to the earl of Clarendon, ca. 1666?, written to accompany a strange letter, lately found, which he thinks the lord chancellor should see.

L.a.386  To Walter Bagot. Bold Hall. ca. 1600.

Expecting to be absent in Warks., asks Bagot to deal with a matter concerning his cousin Kynnersley. If Bagot does not assess others, John Jennings, of Drynton [Drayton?], a poor man, will be ruined, since others there are of greater ability than he is.

L.a.387  

To Walter Bagot. Grendon. October 20, ca. 1600. Wishes to borrow £20 or even £10 for a short time.

L.a.388  

To William Trew. London. November 2, 1607. Cattle seized at Chartley by Francis Chetwynd (as part of the goods of [Thomas?] Clarke forfeited to the crown, he being a murderer) were intended to be for Clarke's benefit but were misappropriated by Sampson Boughey. The latter to be questioned. Pembridge wants the matter handled discreetly. The earl is well. Keene will soon hear. Collier's doing are allowed. Mr. Littleton has not appeared.

L.a.389  

To Walter Bagot. Betton, [Salop?]. October 3, 1619. Desires favor and help for the bearer, an honest neighbor wronged by another neighbor.

L.a.390  

To Richard Bagot. Ostend. October 25, 1594. The Christian army has suffered defeat at Raba Austria, which has since fallen to the Turks. The emperor of Germany has sent ambassadors everywhere, hoping that Turkish successes will unify Europe. Queen Elizabeth is sending Sir Thomas Wilkes, ambassador to the Austrian Archduke Ernestus at Brussels.

L.a.392  

To Richard Bagot. Ashbourne, [Derbs.]. May 28, 1579. Desires Bagot's help in a suit against Cokayne's son for attempting (but failing) to take away the daughter of Mr. Okeover.

L.a.393  

To Walter Bagot. Coventry. May 5, 1600. Requests payment of £4 remaining unpaid for blues delivered in May 1598. Mentions Sampson Hopkins, his partner.

L.a.394  

To Walter Bagot. Langley. October 15, 1608. Basford's petition, supported by a letter from “my Lord,” is utterly false, and he has no title to any of her property.

L.a.395  

To Walter Bagot. Norbury. April 10, 1604. On Cotton's complaint, the Lord Chamberlain last year issued a writ of good behavior against Richard Edward of Barton. Edwards having now again caused a dangerous riot, Cotton asks that Bagot [sheriff] execute the writ.

L.a.396  

To Walter Bagot. Stafford. 1599. Bagot formerly undertook to contribute £10 if Mr. Walter Chetwynd would do the same, and Chetwynd undertook this. The money remains in Bagot's and Chetwynd's hands, and the workmen badly need money.

L.a.397  

To [Richard Bagot]. [1592?]. Walter Fowler's petition to the Earl of Essex against Cradock's title [to the rectory of Weston-upon-Trent] is fraudulent. It was earlier heard by the Lord Chancellor, who bore Cradock out. Endorsed in R. Bagot's hand, “Parson Cradock's letters to me.” See L.a.468 and 1049 and Historical Collections of Staffodshire (1930).

L.a.398  

To [Richard Bagot]. The Court at Oatlands. September 24, 1589. Seeks a grant of “a small thing” for his servant William Nicholson, and has been referred to Bagot by Lord Burghley; prays that Bagot will assent. Endorsed in Bagot's hand, “pro Nicholson.”

To Walter Bagot. ca. July 6, 1616. See L.a.145

L.a.399  To Walter Bagot and Sir Walter Chetwynd. Horsley. October 6, [1616?].

Asks addressees to defer their intended visit to Bridgeford to hear her complaint, because her cousin Palmer, a witness, cannot come on Thursday. She did not hear from Bagot or James Wilson till she was horsed to go to dine with Mr. Sheriff [Sir John Peshall, bart.], from whose house she writes. A seconding note added by Sir John Peshall, others by Bagot and Chetwynd.

L.a.400  

To Walter Bagot. Stone. June 13, 1622. Asks Bagot to inform him what he did about benevolence, that the whole hundred may run one course.

L.a.401  

To Walter Bagot. Throwley. July 11, 1620. Wrote to inform Sir Richard Fleetwood of what was expected from him; has had no reply. Is grateful to Bagot for telling him about Sir Richard. Sends a copy of what he has written to the sheriff “touching this business” for Bagot's perusal.

L.a.402  

To Walter Bagot. Throwley. September 30, 1626. Will get the rolls of horse and foot. Regrets inability to attend the quarter sessions, because the country is oppressed, the cries of the poor are distressing. Hopes Bagot will see that the money levied for “the high bridges” is spent properly. Hopes they can meet at Uttoxeter.

L.a.403  

To Walter Bagot. Throwley. September 18, 1621. Has written to Sir Simon Weston to ask if he will be at the sessions. Wonders if warrants ought to go out for a muster, for this has been neglected.

L.a.404  

To Walter Bagot. December 21, 1622. Understands that if Bagot should “tacke” [attach?] young Mr. Okeover he is entitled to £50; asks acceptance of £30 instead, since Okeover has nothing and Mr. Gibbons is hard pressed. From either of the other two young men Bagot can take £50.

L.a.405  

To Richard Bagot. ca. 1590. The writer is old, and his son has come to live with him; but the son cannot leave the house for fear, and yesterday was assaulted with a pitchfork by Edward Madly, himself being bound to the peace. Finally, in self defence, he took the pitchfork from Madly. Four persons wil testify to the truth of this account.

L.a.406  

To Richard Bagot. Fotheringay Castle. August 2, 1587. Hopes to visit Blithfield soon with her husband; sends greetings to Walter; hopes to see Anne Broughton in London. Asks Bagot to see that a scarf of hers that Jane King has is delivered to goodman Blerton.

L.a.407  

To [Mary Bagot]. Lillingstone Dayrell. November 26, 1570. Her mother [Dorothy Dayrell] sends thanks for venison, and sends an acquittance for £30 of the £60 owed to her by Bagot. She gave Woodward 10s. Sends thanks and 30s. for cloth, and is returning the gelding, which she cannot use. The acquittance, signed “D.D.” and witnessed by Paul and Frances Dayrell, is written on the same sheet.

L.a.408  

To Walter Bagot. Lillingstone Dayrell. March 4, 1607/08. Lord Gerard having complained of Dayrell's sons and servants because of their hunting, and having threatened them with prosecution before the Lord Admiral, Dayrell asks Bagot to intercede.

L.a.409  

To Richard Bagot. “Brocke.” May 19, [1592?]. Entreats “Father Bagot” to decide the controversy over the rectory of Weston-upon-Trent in the Devereux interests. The other side has used lies and trickery, and since Sir Edward Littleton married his daughter to a Fowler he can see only their side. See L.a.397.

L.a.410  

To Sir Edward Littleton and Richard Bagot. “Brockton.” May 22, 1592. The Earl of Essex having committed to the addressees the decision as to Richard Cradock's title to the rectory of Weston-upon-Trent, she assures them that Cradock's title is good, and says that Mr. Devereux takes the matter seriously and urges them to defer their decision.

L.a.411  

To Richard Bagot. Lamphey, [Pembrokeshire]. January 22, 1578/79. Thanks for friendly dealing toward John Heath, the writer's servant; asks its continuance.

L.a.412  

To [Richard Broughton]. April 15, ca. 1580. Offers the lease of Lamphey to Broughton, setting forth the terms in some detail; the final decision must be made soon. Mr. Walter, Devereux's attorney, will call on Broughton about “Brocton” affairs.

L.a.413  

To Richard Bagot. Oswaldkirk (Oswoldchurche), [Yorks,]. June 19, 1579. Is at his books; is not forgetful, and expresses thanks.

L.a.414  

To Walter Bagot. Leekfrith. March 10, 1611/12. Has sent out warrants and met with some reluctance to pay, some asking what would happen if they refused. Dr. Cotton told Mr. Brett that he could be discharged only upon affidavit of inability to pay without borrowing at interest. Apologizes for inferior paper.

L.a.415  

To Thomas Beardmore. Leek. April 28, 1612. Sir Peter Lee has asked Mr. Rudyard to make a motion of marriage between his daughter and Harvey Bagot and to ascertain the extent of the Bagot lands. Dowry will be no great consideration. Asks Beardmore to speak to the writer's master, Walter Bagot.

L.a.416  

To Walter Bagot. Leek. June 3, 1612. Has delivered the letters; some of the men complain of the short warning, but this is no fault of the writer's. Will bring Bentley's money to Blithfield before the sessions.

L.a.417  

To [Walter Bagot?]. [1612?]. Sir Simon Weston desires the writer to send him warrants to the high constables in the divisions where some have not paid.

L.a.418  

To Walter Bagot. April 16, 1614. Inquiries must be made about the late Mr. Okeover's lands, especially those at Yeldersley, [Derbs.]. Mr. Sheriff has been making inquiries about a jury, but Mr. Undersheriff promises an indifferent one. Mr. Bullock has been delaying a meeting with Sir Oliver but will see him soon.

L.a.419  

To Walter Bagot. May 14, 1614. Bagot's counsel hopes for an injunction for the ward. Docksie hopes for a letter from the Lady Derby. Bagot's letter patent for the hundred are sealed but ought to be kept secret. It has been moved that Sir Thomas Parry be put out of the Privy Council and the chancellorship of the Duchy and Sir Walter Cope out of the Court of Wards.

L.a.420  

To Walter Bagot. October 24, 1614. Money for Dorchester to be sent ot Waring. Little is done about the wardship. Musters and training of soldiers go forward. Sir Thomas Hayes elected Lord Mayor of London. Lord Knollys is master of th Court of Wards.

L.a.421  

To Walter Bagot. October 26, 1614. Sir Oliver Cheney wishes Bagot to search at Tutbury for Mabull's (Mabell's) note, suspects his lady of “making means” to Bagot and wishes to be informed; if he knew how she “went about to work” with Bagot he might get on with the business, expects Mr. Attorney's favor, is earnest for money. Certain evidences are needed for Bagot's cause. Docksie will come down when he can, is attending to his mistress's business. Sir Fulke Greville is Chancellor of the Exchequer.

L.a.422  

To Walter Bagot. November 7, 1614. Mabull's sickness has delayed all; Sir Oliver has other business; the motion is not draw. Sir Anthony Ashley will help. Sir Oliver hears his lady has been at Blithfield. Respite of homage is near. Augmentation records contain nothing germane. Lord and Lady Paget sent greetings. Docksie wants this letter (or one enclosed) sent to Mrs. Okeover.

L.a.423  

To Walter Bagot. Colwich. November 26, 1613. Is willing to come to preach at Blithfield on the following Tuesday, a holy day [St. Andrew the Apostle].

L.a.424  

To Walter Bagot. Colwich. January 5, 1614/15. Cannot preach at Blithfield church on Friday, January 6th, in the morning, but will be there by one o'clock (even if he has to walk) and will preach at two if desired.

For another 3 letters from Draxe to Bagot, 1613-1615, see SHC (1931).

L.a.425  To Richard Bagot. Paynesley. January 18, ca. 1595.

Becuase of a pain in his back, cannot appear before the Privy Council, as ordered, and asks Bagot to visit him and certify his condition.

L.a.426  

To [Walter Bagot?]. Pynesley. April 22, [1599?]. Has previously paid subsidy in Salop., where his rate is £10, but now, though the Staffordshire rate is £20, he is willing to be taxed there; asks that Bagot send a certificate to Shropshire.

L.a.427  

To [Walter Bagot?]. April 29, [1599?]. The bailiffs of Salop. refuse to accept Bagot's subsidy certificate; he needs two more, one of which he will take to the Exchequer in London.

L.a.428  

To Walter Bagot. Paynesley. March 26, ca. 1600. Desires Bagot to see that the bearer, William Lee, is put on a yearly stipend. Lee is a lame soldier.

L.a.429  

To Walter Bagot. Paynesley. January 20, [1599/1600]. Hopes that Bagot will not press too hard for the election of his own candidates as knights of the shire, but will instead consider the country's good.

L.a.430  

To Walter Bagot. Wem (Wembe), [Salop.]. ca. 1610. Bagot's charges and hard words against him are undeserved. Explains the circumstances of a gaming dispute with a son of Bagot's; recounts his efforts to obtain money owed to him; will be satisfied with good words and courtesy.

L.a.431  

To Richard Bagot. Prestwood. January 30, 1589/90. Asks the release of Richard Hope, who is bound to make a personal appearance over a privy seal. Because of age and infirmity he cannot make the journey.

L.a.432  

To Richard Bagot. Dudley (Duddeley) Castle. October 5, 1590. Asks Bagot, as deputy lietuenant, to dismiss ten of his servants (whose names he lists) from the levy of troops; should they be needed he himself will have them ready.

L.a.433  

To Walter Bagot. Himley. January 14, 1603/04. Asks Bagot, as sheriff, to stay the proceedings of a jury called to inquire into lands of Dudley's at Tipton, or at least to defer them for a week.

L.a.434  

To Henry Beaumont, later Sir Henry Beaumont. Shepshed, [Leics.]. April 25, 1598. The bearer, Richarde Peale, had twelve swine stolen from him in Leics.; they were recovered in Staffordshire, and a man charged with the felony is in custody in King's Bromley. Asks Beaumont to ask Mr. Bagot to release the man for trial in Leics.

L.a.435  

To Walter Bagot. High Offley. June 18, 1614. One Gerard Henze, having drowned while bathing in Bagot's Park, was buried by Bagot's men; Robert Johnson says that the drowning was accidental. Ethel wishes to confer with Bagot about viewing the body.

L.a.436  

To Ralph Edge (his brother). ca. 1600. Mr. Pearsall is rated at a light horse in Cheshire. Sir William thinks he ought to be rated in Staffordshire instead. Asks how many oxen the county of Staffordshire yields for the provision of her Majesty's household.

L.a.437  

To Walter Bagot. [Oxford]. ca. 1612. In Latin. Is deeply grateful to his godfather; is contrite over having written so seldom; is determined to do better in the future to honor his patron.

L.a.438  

To Walter Bagot. Barton under Needwood, [Lincs.]. December 9, 1603. Bagot was pricked for sheriff on December 1. Has brought down a letter from Lord Burghley for Sir John Bowes, Bagot, and Mr. Kynnersley touching the composition for wardship. The Court to spend Christmas at Oatlands. The intended execution of Sir Walter Raleigh and Sir Griffin Markham rumored.

L.a.439  

To Walter Bagot. Newborough (Newbrough). June 13, 1618. Asks Bagot to dine at the house of a tenant whose daughter is to marry one of Egerton's servants.

L.a.440  

To Sir Walter Chetwynd and Walter Bagot. September 2, 1619. Asks to be reimbursed for money spent in repairing Bridgeford Bridge.

L.a.441  

To George Talbot, Earl of Shrewsbury. Ely House. November 3, 1587. To prepare for a possible enemy attack from Scotland an extraordinary force must be levied. Staffordshire to provide 400 fully armed, trained and under sufficient officers, ready to be called by the Earl of Huntingdon, lieutenant general for defence of the North. In addition 34 horse must be ready. A copy.

L.a.442  

To George Talbot, Earl of Shrewsbury. Ely House. December 5, 1587. Forasmuch as the Earl of Huntingdon may need troops from Shrewsbury's lieutenancy, this letter is to require Shrewsbury to provide what are needed and to appoint his son, Lord Talbot, to have charge of them. A copy.

L.a.443  

To [Richard Bagot?]. Ridley. August 4, 1590. Encloses a warrant for bucks allowed him by the Earl of Essex and, he himself being unwell, asks that the warrant be extended to the bearer, his servant.

L.a.444  

To [Richard?] Bagot. Stafford. July 5, ca. 1590. Is utterly undone unless Bagot stand his good master. They mean to have “him” forth and lay the fault to the writer. If he escapes this, he will ever be guided by Bagot.

L.a.445  

To Walter Bagot. ca. 1614. Request certain terms for the building of a glass-house, purchase of wood from Bagot, and monthly reckonings. A note in Bagot's hand sets forth terms he will agree to. Identity of the writers is inferred from the next letter.

L.a.446  

To [Walter Bagot]. ca. 1614. Wish a bond assuring them of possession for three years of the glass-house they are to build. Will pay Bagot his share fortnightly and “level with” him monthly. Asks permission to keep two cows and three horses in the park.

L.a.447  

To Richard Bagot. Middle Temple. May 18, [1568]. There is news of a peace between the Emperor, the Turk, the kings of France and Poland, etc. Turks defeated in Arabia. Soldiers sent to Alba by the French king. Queen of Scots besieged. Martigo gathering soldiers. Sir Ralph Sadler Chancellor of the Duchy.

L.a.448  

To Richard Bagot. December 1, 1572. Brought the chain from London; left the basin and ewer (with arms) with the goldsmith at the Black Boy in Cheap. Will come over soon with money and will make his audit.

L.a.449  

To George Talbot, Earl of Shrewsbury. ca. 1588. His noncompliance with an order to show men, horse, and armor before the earl was due to the seizure of all his armor some two years past by Mr. Bagot in compliance with an order of the Privy Council.

L.a.450  

To Walter Bagot. Sandon. July 12, 1599. Bryan is at last brought to a willingness to do the painting and gilding of the Bagot monuments for £9, but cannot accept less.

L.a.451  

To [Walter Bagot]. Sandon. December 7, 1599. Having heard that Bagot is High Sheriff, requests that he will favor his cousin Sampson Walkeden, who is hard pressed by his creditors.

L.a.452  

To Walter Bagot. Sandon. December 7, 1599. Asks Bagot (sheriff) to continue Henry Cowper as errant bailiff.

L.a.453  

To Walter Bagot. Stafford Castle. [1618?]. Sir Thomas Wolseley is unable to meet Bagot on Thursday but can on Friday; she and her husband will be present, and she hopes some order can be taken for their good.

L.a.454  

To [Walter Bagot?]. ca. 1618. Because of great wrong done her by her husband, asks Bagot's help; in particular asks that Mrs. Bagot send over for her, for her maidservants, and her neighbors, that they may testify for her. Reminds Bagot of a promise he made to the Countess of Essex, in her chamber, to stand her friend if her husband wronged her.

L.a.455  To Richard Bagot. Barn Elms, [Surrey]. Juy 21, 1594.

The bearer to be allowed a buck.

L.a.456  To Richard Bagot. Cambridge. December 6, 1580.

Thanks for venison; expects to stay in Cambridge for Christmas; hopes for increased allowance. Asks that Bagot and Mr. Newport reimburse Richard Phillips for a mare lost in Essex's service.

L.a.457  

To Richard Bagot. The Court. April 25, 1588. Asks that garters of his father's now in Bagot's keeping, be sent to him. Endorsed by Bagot: “My lord of Essex letters for his garters of the order.”

L.a.458  

To Richard Bagot and others. The Court at St. James's. September 3, 1588. Bagot is to call before him George Whitgreave and examine him on the charges brought against him by the bearers and to report.

L.a.459  

To Richard Bagot. The Court. November 8, 1588. John Robinson having by force taken Drayton Bassett and kept Essex's mother out, to her injury, Essex asks Bagot to help the sheriff get Robinson out. A note in Bagot's hand asks some one to meet him at 5 a.m. with three or four men to go to Drayton to meet the sheriff.

L.a.460  

To Richard Bagot. The Court. February 19, 1588/89. Asks Bagot's furtherance of his uncle [George?] Devereux's cause in a matter of litigation with the widow Moreton.

L.a.461  

To Richard Bagot. Greenwich. February 22, 1589/90. In a cause in the Court of Exchequer, the Crown v. Robinson, for the title of Drayton Bassett, asks Bagot to use means to see that the jurymen all attend, that they bring a just verdict, that no sinister practice be used. Urges Bagot to work as effectively as he can; he is touched in the matter. Laid in is a list of 24 jurymen, seven names being ticked.

L.a.462  

To Richard Bagot and Sir Edward Littleton. The Court. February 28, 1589/90. Desires that the addressees would supply his place (walking with the bailiffs and keeping order) at Lichfield Fair - a privilige of the manor.

L.a.463  

To Sir Edward Littleton and Richard Bagot. The Court. April 13, [1590?]. Learns from Mr. Broughton and Mr. Trew that a lease lately granted to one [George] Botte is protested by Katherine Johnson and Poyser, the former tenants, who say they are in need. The addressees to inquire and effect settlement.

L.a.464  

To Sir Edward Aston, Sir Edward Littleton, and Richard Bagot. Leicester House. October 14, ca. 1590. Is grateful for friendly treatment shown to his cousin Greville and hopes for its continuance. A copy.

L.a.465  

To Richard Bagot. The Court. July 18, 1591. Thanks to all his friends in Staffordshire for troops, both foot and horse, provided for his French expedition.

L.a.466  

To Richard Bagot and Sir Edward Littleton. The Court. May 8, 1592. Asks consideration of a petition of one Sprott and determination of the matter.

L.a.467  

To Richard Bagot and Sir Edward Littleton. The Court. May 9, 1592. Asks them to look into the matter of an enclosed petition of Walter Fowler's and report. The petition is L.a.1049.

L.a.468  

To Sir Edward Littleton, Sir Edward Aston, and Richard Bagot. Hampton court. December 31, 1592. Has written letters to Lichfield, Stafford, Tamworth, and Newcastle-under-Lyme, nominating as burgesses for the parliament Sir John Wingfield, [Richard] Broughton, Henry Bourchier (Bourgcher), Edward Reynolds, Thomas Smith, and Dr. [John] James; asks the addressees' support. (All but Reynolds were elected.) Printed in Staff. Hist. Coll. 1917-1918, 395.

L.a.469  

To Sir Edward Littleton, Sir Edward Aston, and Richard Bagot. Hampton Court. January 2, 1592/93. Strongly desires the election of Sir Christopher Blount as a knight of the shire and urges the addressees to see it effected. (He was elected.) Printed in W.B. Devereux' Lives and letters of the Devereux, earls of Essex, 1853, I, 281; and in Staff. Hist. Coll. 1917-1918, 395.

L.a.470  

To Sir Edward Littleton, Sir Edward Aston, and Richard Bagot. Hampton Court. January 9, 1592/93. Strongly wishes the election of Sir Thomas Gerrard as a knight of the shire. (Not elected.) A copy. Printed in Staff. Hist. Coll. 1917-1918, 396.

L.a.471  

To Richard Bagot. The Court. March 7, 1592/93. Has granted Uttoxeter Moors to Sir Christopher Blount; Bagot to put him in possession; Blount to have the Lady Day rents.

L.a.472  

To Sir Edward Littleton, Sir Edward Aston, and Richard Bagot. The Court. November 15, 1593. Urges continued efforts on behalf of Cholmeley, preventing indirect courses at his trial; hopes they will look after him later, “staying of all such violent courses.”

L.a.473  

To Richard Bagot. The Court. May 6, 1594. Has written to Mr. Lowe, a kinsman of Mr. Weston's, proposing a marriage of Lowe's daughter to Anthony Bagot. Both father and daughter are willing; urges Bagot to agree to favorable terms.

L.a.474  

To Richard Bagot. The Court. September 1594. Has presented Gervais Carrington to the parsonage of Weston-upon-Trent; Bagot to assist Carrington and to preserve the earl's right and inheritance.

L.a.475  

To [Richard Bagot] and others unnamed. April 9, 1596. Former orders requiring troops levied to be in Plymouth by April 20 are changed; the date is now April 30, in order that the troops may be in better state. A copy.

L.a.476  To Richard Bagot. Chartley. March 20, 1569/70.

Bagot (addressed as sheriff) is ordered to provide one light horseman furnished, to be at Stafford on April 3 next. Signed W. Hereforde.

L.a.477  

To Richard Bagot. ca. 1570. Contradicts a statement (reported to have been made by Bagot to [Ralph] Adderley) that the earl [then Viscount Hereford] had identified the source of his information as to Adderley's remarks about him.

On the back is a draft of Bagot's reply. Hereford is right in denying having identified the source of his information about disrespectful remarks wrongly charged to Ralph Adderley; Bagot discovered the source himself.

L.a.478  To Richard Bagot, Sir Walter Aston, and Ralph Adderley. January 24, 1570/71.

Sends a dedimus potestatem, signed, to be returned expeditiously under their hands to facilitate a transfer of some of his land to the queen.

L.a.479  

To Richard Bagot. Chartley. July 22, 1572. Requires Bagot, in pursuance of a commission from the queen, to meet him at Stafford on the following Saturday to confer about the subsidy.

L.a.480  

To Richard Bagot. April 1, 1573. Bagot is assessed at two light-horsemen; furnished, to be ready for muster at Stafford on May 20 next; he is urged to send more if possible. Signed also by Sir William Gresley, Sir Walter Aston, and Sir Ralph Bagenall.

L.a.481  

To the Justices of the Peace in Staffordshire. Sergeants' Inn, London. December 1, 1596. In view of the dearth and the consequently crowded condition of the gaols, they are ordered to conduct a gaol delivery not later than the next quarter sessions. Copy made December 10, 1596, by John Lynacre, clerk of the peace.

L.a.482  

To Richard Bagot. London. June 7, 1588. Asks Bagot to aid and favor a commission comng to inquire of the Paget woods and furnaces. The queen is willing to lease this property to Fulke Greville, but others create difficulties. Brughley will not act because of sorrow over Lady Oxford's death.

L.a.483  

To Richard Bagot. London. June 25, 1588. Urges Bagot, now on two comissions for the Paget estates, to favor Fulke Greville.

L.a.484  

To Richard Bagot. Wimbledon. March 4, 1590. Understanding that Bagot is placed on a commission “in the behalf of... Fulke Greville,” urges him to favor Greville.

L.a.485  

To Richard Bagot. April 20, 1591. The commission recently sent to Bagot required the taking up of 40 quarters of oats in Staffordshire for her Majesty's Office of the Race. There being but four stallions, and Derb. having contributed heavily, 22 quarters, 6 strike is all that is needed from Staffordshire.

L.a.486  

To Walter Bagot. Tamworth. April 20, ca. 1610. Had planned to confer with Sir Simon Weston at Lichfield about proposals of marriage between his own daughter and a son of Bagot's. But his daughter insists that she wants to lead a single life for some years, and Ferrers, though much displeased will not press her.

L.a.487  

To Walter Bagot. ca. 1610. Asks him to send the examination lately taken. Sends greetings to Harvey Bagot.

L.a.488  

To Robert Devereux, Earl of Essex. Yoxall. January 6, ca. 1610. Deer-stealers doing much damage in Needwood Forest; he knows two of them, the brothers Batkins. Suggests that Walter Bagot have them brought before him; recommends a severe penalty.

L.a.489  

To Richard Bagot. Hamstall Ridware. October 3, 1592. Has been much slandered of late. His kinsman Thomas Cawarden is much indebted to him, but Cawarden's wife is saying that the indebtedness is the other way.

L.a.490  

To Walter Bagot. November 23, 1608. Urges him not to license Francis Kirk to brew ale, since much inconveience has arisen from this in the past.

L.a.491  

To Walter Bagot. Hallow (Hollow) Park, [Worcs.]. July 31, ca. 1610. Her father-in-law Wright demanding that he have her daughter to educate, she acceded, upon Bagot's recommendation. Now the daughter is 20 years old, but Wright keeps her portion of £1500 and takes no steps for her marriage. Desires Bagot's help.

L.a.492  

To Richard Bagot and other justices. Calwich (Caldwiche). November 16, 1569. As sheriff he summons the addressees to meet with him on November 22 at Stafford Castle to consider letters from the Privy Council concerning special causes.

L.a.493  

To Walter Bagot. April 5, 1614. Understands that Bagot intends to proceed with his commission; wishes to be excused the next meeting because of ill health, but if this will interfere with the business, will come anyway.

L.a.494  

To [Walter Bagot]. Hints (Hynts). March 26, 1616. Is willing that Bagot shall enjoy a certain piece of land in equal partnership, provided Flyer may also later have it in partnership with Bagot's son.

L.a.495  

To Walter Bagot. March 10, 1616/17. Is content that Bagot should continue as tenant at the same rate.

L.a.496  

To Richard Bagot. Walton, [Derbs.]. July 13, 1566. Recieved from Bagot the draft covenant for the sale of land in Newton to Bagot; has altered it because his wife possesses no estate in the land. Will enter into bond for performance.

L.a.497  

To Walter Bagot. ca. 1610. Cites Plato in condoling with Bagot on a recent death [of his mother, 1609? of his son Lewis, 1611?] Asks help in obtaining lands left by his late father in the hands of his brother-in-law Richard Wollaston.

L.a.498  

To Sir Edward Littleton and Richard Bagot. February 26, 1590/91. A warrant issued to them two years since required the queen's surveyor of Cannock Wood there to mark 3,000 trees near the border; the writer now wishes to know whether Richard Taverner, the deputy surveyor, carried this out.

L.a.499  

To Richard Bagot. The Court. March 1, 1591/92. Fulke Greville complains that he gets no use from his forge at Bromley Hurst because tenants have broken dams and floodgates; the tenants complain that their fields are flooded by the dams. Bagot to examine and resolve or report.

L.a.500  

To Richard Bagot and Robert Stanford (Stamford), later Sir Robert Stanford. Greenwich. July 22, 1592. Hearing of violent disorders grown between the servants of Fulke Greville and the queen's tenants at Bromley and Bromley Hurst, he requires the addressees to interfere and restore peace, taking bonds where needful. See L.a.1050.

L.a.501  

To Richard Bagot. The Court. [1594?]. Her Majesty has leased certain lands in Heywood, Shugborough, Cannock, and elsewhere to Benjamin Harris, who has conveyed it to Richard Mason. Bagot, steward of Heywood and Shugborough, is to urge the tenants to renew their leases at such reasonable fines as Mason shall require.

L.a.502  

To [Thomas?, later Sir Thomas] Gresley and Richard Bagot. The Wardrobe, [London]. April 3, 1596. Certain goods from Lord Paget's houses at Beaudesert and Burton, to the value of £135, are believed to be in the addressees' hands; to processes previously requiring an accounting they have not pleaded; they are now to do so. Copy in Bagot's hand.

L.a.503  

To Richard Bagot. The Wardrobe, [London]. May 14, 1596. Thanks for friendship shown to his nephew Rudyard, urges continuance and promises requital.

L.a.504  

To Walter Bagot. St. Thomas. February 7, ca. 1610. Is sending his servant Richard Twigge, who is accused, and prays Bagot to grant him lawful favor.

To Walter Bagot. October 21, 1614. See L.a.143.

L.a.505  To Richard Bagot. Gawsworth (Goasworthe), [Cheshire]. September 26, 1588.

Mrs. Warburton is willing to surrender her copyhold lands in Bromley Pagets to her son Peter, with a condition. Asks Bagot to perform the surrender, taking assurance for the condition.

L.a.506  

To Richard Bagot. London. December 27, 1589. Asks that Bagot, as deputy lieutenant, release Gerard's servant Edward Manweringe from payment of a loan demanded by privy seal, because of inability to pay.

L.a.507  

To [Richard Bagot?]. May 27, ca. 1585. Thanks for favorable treatment in the last subsidy. Armor taken from his house to Tixall is neglected and damaged; asks Bagot to ask Mr. Phelippes to sell all but that that Giffard may be charged with and then care for the remainder at Giffard's cost. See Staffordshire Historical Collections, N.S. V, 138.

L.a.508  

To Walter Bagot. Leicester. June 17, 1616. Sickness and lack of news have prevented his coming to talk about the glass business; hopes to come soon and be able to reach a resolution or make an end of the business.

L.a.509  

To Richard Bagot. Kemberley. December 30, ca. 1585. A detailed account of the troubles of the town of Tamworth resulting mainly from Mr. Ferrers and Sir John Bowes. The earl of Leicester and Richard Broughton have been favorable. Asks Bagot to write to Broughton, that pressure may be brought on the earl of Essex.

L.a.510  

To Richard Bagot. From his hermitage. October 25, 1586. Sends, to express his gratitude, a “simple description and few lines”. Lines not present.

L.a.511  

To Richard Bagot. Alrewas. May 25, 1579. Asks Bagot to license William Orchard and his wife to brew ale for sale.

L.a.512  

To [Edward Devereux, later Sir Edward Devereux, bart., of Castle Bromwich]. Longdon. July 19, [1603]. Understands from [Walter] Bagot that Devereux intends to proceed to execution if his debt is not paid. Asks for a note of the amount and urges restraint.

L.a.513  

To Walter Bagot. ca. August 1603. Urges Bagot to see Edward Devereux and to point out the inadvisability of proceeding to execution over their debt to him; urges him to remember that his (Gresley's) part is a minor one and not to try to put the whole burden on him.

L.a.514  

To Walter Bagot. Longdon. November 3, [1603]. Has seen Edward Devereux and found him reasonable; but he will not surrender Bagot's bond until final payment. Suggests the advisability of Bagot's paying the £22, after which Gresley will give Bagot new security.

L.a.515  

To [Richard Bagot?]. London. December 20, [1576?]. Complains of the addressee's changing of the course of the Blithe River, to the damage of his mother's lands; hopes that suits can be avoided. The reply to this letter appears to be Bagot's draft on the back of L.a.989.

L.a.516  

To Richard Bagot. Colton. October 31, 1564. Being disappointed because his debtors have paid Lord Hereford rather than him, needs money and therefore asks Bagot to send him £15 which (as his cousin Walter Foster tells him) Bagot owes to Gresley's cousin George Foster; he will give Bagot a discharge.

L.a.517  

To [Walter Bagot?]. Stafford. May 28, ca. 1610. Ann Anson has no cause to complain; he left her many of the beasts distrained for payment of her debt to his Majesty, and her attempt to claim that her weakwitted and penniless son was their owner was fraudulent.

L.a.518  

To Walter Bagot. Lumley Castle. July 18, 1613. As a token of gratitude, sends two pairs of spurs, one for Harvey Bagot.

L.a.519  

To Walter Bagot. Lumley Castle. June 21, 1619. Thanks for entertainment on his way home from the bath; greetings to Bagot's brother at Colton. Asks that the bearer, Oswald Gastle, who had the misfortune to hurt a gentleman in a fray and who is the keeper of Halliman's park, be given employment for a time. Speaks of their having been schoolfellows.

L.a.520  

To [Walter Bagot?]. Draycott. July 28, 1613. Asks Bagot to intercede to prevent the sending of Burche's son, since Burche and his wife are old and depend upon the son for their living.

L.a.521  

To Walter Bagot. Draycott. September 29, 1613. Asks help for John Walker, who has been injured by one Battkin so that he will never “for his senses be his own man”; it is reported that Bagot is a favorer of Battkin's, and that makes him the bolder.

L.a.522  

To Walter Bagot. ca. 1610. Asks for a lieutenant's place under Mr. Digby or whoever else takes Crompton's (Crumpton's) captaincy.

L.a.523  

To Walter Bagot. Stanton Harcourt, [Oxon.]. July 9, 1600. Thanks for favor shown to him rather than to Bagot's brother-in-law, Richard Broughton. Hopes soon to make such satisifaction that neither Bagot nor Broughton shall be sorry, and hopes soon to “wade out of this labyrinth of debt and danger.”

L.a.524  

To Walter Bagot. October 6, 1600. Understands that Mr. Basset intends to serve an elegit on him and on Sir Edward Littleton, surety for his (Harcourt's) debt to Basset. This will be served in open court, and if Bagot (the sheriff) does not execute the writ there is a remedy against him. Suspects a plot between Basset and Littleton. Hopes to raise money in the city.

L.a.525  

To Walter Bagot. Ellenhall, (Ellnall). February 11, 1603/04. By sale of land he is now able to pay off debts of £3,000 and give £1,000 to his daughter Elizabeth. Asks Bagot (sheriff) to tell him where the writs for the election of the knights of the shire will be held; some of his friends are working for him, but this is none of his doing.

L.a.526  

To Walter Bagot. Ellenhall. February 12, 1603/04. Is grateful for forbearance over the debt, but takes unkindly Bagot's putting him in mind of promises he never forgot and importuning him for payment. Asks Bagot to let him know (even if a messenger ride all night) as soon as the writs for the elections come.

L.a.527  

To Walter Bagot. February 17, 1603/04. Has reason to suspect false measures; would be informed whether Bagot has the writs for the election and whether he plans to call it before next county day; he is determined to stand to prevent disgrace. Asks to be told the matter of Bagot's and Mr. Skeffington's talk about him.

L.a.528  

To Walter Bagot. Shareshill? February 24, 1603/04. Bagot now having the writ, he supposes he will hold the election as usual. It is rumored that Harcourt will not stand or that if he does exception will be taken because of the judge's charge; but there is nothing in this, and it is doubtful that the proclamation [January 11, 1603/04] is lawful [calling for knights “of good ability”]. Asks Bagot's help for William Shawe, in gaol.

L.a.529  

To [William] Trew. Ellenhall. March 13, 1603/04. Is grieved and hurt; thought Bagot's and Trew's friendship meant more, but accepts the fact. Asks Trew to meet him by the pool dam at eight o'clock next day; wants to know executions Bagot (sheriff) has, and at whose suit.

L.a.530  

To Walter Bagot. Ellenhall. October 14, 1604. Is deeply grateful for Bagot's willingness to wait for payment, but will pay at the fixed time. Asks Bagot to have his servants deliver to Harcourt's daughter a token (of some value) from her mother and to tell his son Harcourt that Bagot is satisfied.

L.a.531  

To Walter Bagot. Swakeston, [Derbs.]. December 19, 1604. Is sending a draft of an answer to Sir Anthony Ashley's bill, for Bagot to alter, approve, and return; he will send it to Mr. Egerton; sends also a copy of the bill and documents from Lady Ashley concerning Heywood and Findern Farm [Derbyshire].

L.a.532  

To Walter Bagot. Swakeston. December 20, 1604. Is sending documents mentioned in his previous letter which his man then forgot to bring. A notation by Bagot concerns a house at Findern, sold to Philip Okeover and Jane, Lady Ashley, by Sir Thomas Gresham of Asterley.

L.a.533  

To Walter Bagot. Swakeston. February 28, 1620/21. For stealing steers John Ashcroft is bound to appear at Stafford assizes, but has fled to Lathom, Lancs. Asks Bagot to write to some justice there to have him apprehended and returned, so that Harpur's tenant, Nicholas Roberts, who is surety for Ashcroft's appearance, will not forfeit.

L.a.534  

To Richard Bagot. Drayton. September 19, 1587. Has received Bagot's letter and the prisoners he sent; commends Bagot for his loyal and energetic activity.

L.a.535  

To Richard Bagot and [Thomas, later Sir Thomas] Gresley. The Court, at Richmond. October 22, 1587. One William Sawforde complains of being wrongly deprived of certain lands and tenements; Bagot and Gresley to examine into the cause and either resolve it in Sawforde's favor or certify Hatton as to the equities of it.

L.a.536  

To Walter Bagot. ca. 1615. Asks for an appointed time to discuss with Bagot the goods of his cousin Mary Jones. An endorsement in Bagot's hand reads: Wood spent in the glasshouse 418.di.”

L.a.537  

To Richard Bagot and Sir Edward Aston. The Savoy. February 16, 1592/93. Ralph Adderley has entered suit against a poor man named John Ashton over a cottage in the Forest of Needwood; Bagot and Aston to examine the merits of the case and resolve it in Ashton's favor or make a report. Signed also by Sir John Brograve. An endorsement calls the plaintiff Chr. Aston.

L.a.538  

To Sir Edward Littleton, Sir Edward Aston, and Richard Bagot. Hampton Court. March 1593/94. Anthony Kynnersley is accused of unconscionable dealing against an unnamed man and one Lewis Warter; the addressees to examine the parties and resolve the dispute or bind them to appear before the Court of Requests.

L.a.539  

To Richard Bagot. Winchester. June 18, 1594. Certain persons having complained of the marriage of Katherine Lowe to Anthony Bagot instead of to Simon Weston, Heton asks Bagot to make it appear to the world that she is well bestowed upon A. Bagot; he says he was chiefly instrument in the marriage.

L.a.540  

To Walter Bagot. August 23, 1609. Asks Bagot to press Hamersley's father to transfer some piece of property to him and so assure him of a living after his father's decease.

L.a.541  

To Walter Bagot. Oxford. June 25, 1610. Asks Bagot to persuade Hamersley's father to sign and seal the deed.

L.a.542  

To Thomas Haughton. Haughton, London. February 8, 1595/96. There will be a change soon; will send a message when this occurs.

Also, another cryptic letter to John Haughton at Haughton from Henry Jones, London, February 13, 1595/96. There will be a change soon and things will be better. Haughton's captain prays he may be able to requite all of his friends. Has met Haughton's brother at court.

The above are copies of the two letters sent by Richard Bagot to Lord Burghley. See L.a.84.

L.a.543  To Walter Bagot. St. John's. February 14, 1615/16.

Castlehayes (Castell Haye) not worth more concern, for Powell has a good patent from Sir Robert Brett. The trial delayed by the Lord Chancellor's illness; he not expected to recover; many seek the office. The king at Newmarket.

L.a.544  

To Walter Bagot. Newtown. September 6, 1619. Mr. Halford's commission is to be at Leicester on the 14th; Bagot's presence urged; his signature and Sir Thomas Wolseley's required on a warrant; to defeat the plaintiff's cunning will require care.

L.a.545  

To Walter Bagot. Shrewsbury (Salop.). November 28, 1615. Has been unable to get the friezes ordered, but will get them soon at Oswestry market; received the £6 and the cloths to pack the friezes in.

L.a.546  

To Walter Bagot. February 5, 1596/97. It lies in the discretion of the ordinary to grant administration [of the estate of Richard Bagot, d. February 2] to the relict or to her and a son, and the ordinary will oversee the administration.

L.a.547  

To Walter Bagot. Stanshope (Stansop). July 30, 1619. Lists amounts paid to Mr. Leigh for repairs to the hanging bridge; all but 40s. is disbursed; if Salt, the bearer, does not bring more money, the work will stop. At bottom of sheet Bagot lists the amount owing, Hundred by Hundred.

L.a.548  

To the Chief Justices and justices of assize. February 11, 1613/14. Collectors of a benevolence for Dorchester, lately burnt, to be appointed. John Gray, goldsmith in Cheapside, to receive the funds. A note by Bagot says that £12 6s. have been sent. Gray's receipt, October 31, 1614, is laid in. The body of the letter is a copy. See L.a.141.

L.a.549  

To Walter Bagot. Paddington. October 22, 1613. His sister, Margaret Houell, is not dead, but is in good health and like to live long; he saw her in Norfolk lately. Asks Bagot to remind Mr. Arblaster that he looks for his money on the day and will stick to the bond.

L.a.550  

To Walter Bagot. Wanstead, [Essex]. November 12, 1616. Understands that his brother Johnson has made an agreement by which he will get the £30 three years overdue from Thomas Arblaster; feels grieved and is the loser; will not brook further delay.

L.a.551  

To Walter Bagot. Wanstead. August 25, 1619. By the death of his sister Margaret Houell his brother John Johnson is a heavy loser. Reminding Bagot of his promise to be good to Johnson's father's children, he prays for renewal of the lease for three lives at the same rent.

L.a.552  

To [Walter?] Bagot. January 4, 1596/97. The bearer has been defrauded by Bagot's new tenant, Nichols, who refused to vacate the mill at Kynton Water and then left it in a ruinous state.

L.a.553  

To Walter Bagot. The Court, Whitehall. November 1, 1607. Thomas Clarke, Bagot's poor neighbor, having broken the law received the king's pardon. Nevertheless Bagot's people malign him so that he fears for his life. Asumes Bagot's knowledge of this and demands his interference.

L.a.554  

To Walter Bagot. Chartley. August 27, 1613. The Earl of Essex wishes Bagot and Sir Simon Weston to open any letters that come to him from the Privy Council during his absence and to have regard for his Majesty's service.

L.a.555  

To Walter Bagot (Deputy Lieutenant). Waldingses (?). November 24, 1615. Has collected the required £25 for the mustermaster and for supplies - a contribution for the crown; has collected 25s. from each of 25 divisions. Sends list of contributors and defaulters.

L.a.556  

To Walter Bagot. Waldinges (?). July 16, 1617. Has met resistance in collecting for Bridgeford Bridge and the defense of Willaston's suit; has not sent the money because those who gave want their money back if the others do not give.

L.a.557  

To Walter Bagot. Lon[don]. May 12, 1592. Means are made, through Mr. Fortescue, for the release of Mr. Reynolds, of Stoke. It would be wise not to press him for payment.

L.a.558  

To Walter Bagot. Trinity College, Oxford. January 23, 1608/09. Is glad to have Walter's son Harvey living with him, also young Broughton. Their tutor will be satisfied if Bagot sends him quarterly a mark for Harvey and a pound for Broughton.

L.a.559  

To Walter Bagot. Oxford. June 19, 1609. Bagot's treatment of Mr. Votier [the tutor] has been appreciated; he is not to think ill of young [Thomas] Broughton because of his hasty coming. Bagot's sons are showing promise; everything possible will be done for them.

L.a.560  

To John Chadwick. Oxford. July 10, 1611. Discusses in general terms a suit in which is involved with an unnamed adversary. He will not arbitrate.

L.a.562  

To Walter Bagot. ca. 1610. Cannot find “the boyes indenture” and asks favor.

L.a.563  

To [Richard Bagot?]. Marcaston, (Myracaston). September 22, 1578. Lady Shrewsbury [his siter-in-law] lately bought Barleston manor [Leics.] from Lord Stafford, and then found that it was encumbered with debts and statutes now extendable and in Bagot's hands. Asks extension. Asks if Bagot knows a man named Townsend who might know about Stafford's debts.

L.a.564  

To Walter Bagot. Mercaston. May 28, 1612. Has received Bagot's letter about his earlier motion concerning Bagot's son [i.e., his marriage], and will continue in every way to perform the offices of a kinsman and friend.

L.a.565  

To Sir Walter Ason and Richard Bagot (sheriff). The Court. July 20, 1578. Thanks them for their faithfulness in protecting the land, servants, and tenants of the Earl of Essex, and urges them to continue this needful office.

L.a.566  

To Robert, Earl of Essex. Richmond. November 14, 1585. Points out the young earl's poverty and reprimands him for lavish spending for followers and equipment for his expedition to the Low Countries. [Copy in R. Bagot's hand; printed in W.B. Devereux, Lives and letters of teh Devereux, Earls of Essex..., 1853, I, 178-179.]

L.a.567  

To Walter Bagot. Loxley. November 2, 1603. The order of Bagot and cousin Aston was broken by Lowe, not by Mrs. Aston. Lowe carried off over twenty thraves of corn not assessed, after his lease expired. Mrs. Aston found the door of the house open and took quiet possession. If Bagot supports Lowe and punished Mrs. Aston he will be doing injustice.

L.a.568  

To Walter Bagot. Loxley. March 23, [1605/06]. When he sent to his wicked son [Francis] for his money his son had just received £40, but told the servant that he was not on such terms with his father as to send him money. And he said his father should neither sell wood nor land from Badger, and bade him make the most of his feoffment, and said he wished to have his child away from his father. If Bagot sends for the child he shall have him. In future he will be more careful how he bestows his love. The answer to L.a.120.

L.a.569  

To Walter Bagot. Loxley. July 25, 1612. Has received complaint that Ellen Chatfield, who was hired and covenanted for three years to serve Mr. [Edmund] Rudyard, the preacher, has left and is said to be at Blithfield. Asks that she be returned or at least turned out. See L.a.768.

L.a.570  

To Walter Bagot. Loxley. May 11, 1613. Has heard that Edward Mastergent has made clamorous speeches, calling him and his cousin Aston two-penny and three-penny justices and saying that poor innkeepers were forced to contribute to buy the justices' dinners.

L.a.571  

To Harvey Bagot, later Sir Harvey Bagot, bart. Loxley. July 31, 1613. Is amazed that Bagot failed to keep his promise and send “those two brethren Ashes” with sureties for their good behavior; urges his doing so at once.

L.a.572  

To Walter Bagot. Loxley. August 7, 1613. The widow Sisley Smith, a recusant, demised her estate to her son Thomas, she to receive money and lodging. Through fraudulent dealing of another son, she received no money. The evidences were written “under a hedge.” Kynnersley has often been generous to her.

L.a.573  

To Walter Bagot. Uttoxeter. March 12, 1613/14. Understanding that Bagot had bought the bailiffship of Totmonslowe Hundred, he sent to ask if he would sell half to Kynnersley and received word that he would. Asks confirmation, expresses thanks, promises requital.

L.a.574  

To [Walter Bagot?]. Loxley. October 27, ca. 1615. Asks Bagot to send over a certain commission, that he may study it. Had thought only those who held by knight's service or socage could serve on the commission, and now fears that he has done a disservice to his tenants at Dilhorne, Caverswall (Carswall), and Forsbrook, who hold of him as chief lord.

L.a.575  

To Walter Bagot. Loxley. August 14, 1621. Will lease a tenement to Mr. York, of London, either for 21 years or three lives; or will sell woods or lands, if it can be arranged that all proceeds will go to pay his debts. Wants to leave this world without harming any man.

L.a.576  

To Walter Bagot. ca. 1602. Will not live at Bramshall (Broomshall); will settle nowhere but Loxley or Badger.

L.a.577  

To Walter Bagot. Badger (Bagesor). May 21, 1607. Edmund Waring reports being told by Kynnersley's father that W. Bagot and two others have withdrawn as plaintiffs in the bill in Chancer, but, considering the confidence he has in Bagot, cannot believe it though his own father said it. Bagot's answer is L.a.122.

L.a.578  

To Walter Bagot. Badger. May 4, 1609. Considering the improvements he has made at Badger and the long time it has been in the family, he will not sell it for £300 per annum. His wife is in agreement with this.

L.a.579  

To Walter Bagot. Badger. August 19, [1609?]. Has heard that Mr. Coyney, of Weston Coyney, will sell a house and land in Caverswall. If the sale of the family's lands in Salop. will provide for this purchase, he will be content to add these lands to the Kynnersley demesnes in Caverswall. Desires Bagot's help.

L.a.580  

To Walter Bagot. Badger. February 8, ca. 1610. Is sending by the bearer a bullock taken by way of heriot from a tenant, who now challenges the action and seeks to prove a replevin. Asks Bagot to keep two animals for a while. Will buy his sister's wool if the price is reasonable. Asks Bagot's help if his father intends any wrong toward him.

L.a.581  

To Edmund Waring. Badger. March 21, ca. 1618. Was disappointed at not seeing Waring at the Bridgenorth assizes. Wants him to write to Walter Bagot, urging him to move his father, A. Kynnersley, to perform his covenant by clearing Loxley of encumbrance, to which end he himself had sent the money to his father.

L.a.582  

To Walter Bagot. Badger. March 22, ca. 1618. The brother of the bearer, the parson of Pattishall (Pattsell) has receved a privy seal for £20, but his whole annual income is but £8. Expects soon to make the last payment to his father, and asks Bagot to remind Sir Simon Weston and Mr. Skeffington to enforce the covenant requiring his father to clear Loxley of encumbrances.

L.a.583  

To Walter Bagot. Badger. ca. 1618. To pay Vaughan he may have to sell to Bartley the land he holds; asks Bagot to send all conveyances between him and his father. His father promises to seal the book drawn by Mr. Weston, but performance is not clear.

L.a.584  

To Walter Bagot. [1620]. Had thought matters at Badger were well settled by a supersedeas recently obtained and considering the favor shown by “my lord” [of Essex?] and the Chief Justice of Wales. He must prove that Vaughan recovered the debt twice. Now his house is beset with rogues. Asks advice. A copy of the supersedeas, dated February 12, 1619/20, follows the letter.

L.a.585  

To Walter Bagot. [1620?]. Wants him to send Thomas Beardmore, so that the gentleman may learn of the agreement between Kynnersley and his father. Asks that Tom Kynnersley may accompany Bagot to London. Little Ned and Dick [Bagot's grandchildren] have the measles.

L.a.586  

To Walter Bagot. Badger. November 12, ca. 1620. Edmund Waring has told him that any court held at Badger or Ackleton ought to be in Lettice's name as well as his own. Asks for the conveyances, which Mr. Madox wants to see. Will soon send money due to Petty.

L.a.587  

To Walter Bagot. ca. 1620. Thomas Beardmore is appointed “clerk of Booth” at Stafford Fair. Desires Bagot to write to Thomas Worswick a letter like that to Beardmore and let Ned Foster deliver it. The undersheriff has gone to London, but “left his mind” with Worswick. Would have come in person but finds himself “much forth of order” since his travels.

L.a.588  

To Walter Bagot. ca. 1620. Asks Bagot to try to persuade his father to sign the indenture and forbear the dismemberment of the estate. If this fails Bagot is to tell Peter Broughton how his father deals with him as to Lady Corbet, also letting the house fall to ruin, spoiling the woods, encumbering the estate, etc. Desires an appeal to Sir Richard Grobham for the statute at a low rate, for ready cash.

To Walter Bagot. ca. July 31, 1621. See L.a.638.

L.a.589  To Walter Bagot. [1621?].

Sir thomas Beaumont (Bemon) gone from Lichfield to Coleorton, but Crewe will procure his letters to Sir Edward Villiers. Is sending Bagot a messenger to get the letter he promised. Wishes for the comfort of Bagot's poor sister.

L.a.590  

To Walter Bagot. [1621?]. Desires Bagot's opinion as to the legality of his bargain with Sir Thomas Gilbert for Forall's living, and whether, if they pay the money, Kynnersley's father can recover it also. His father soon to return from London.

L.a.591  

To Walter Bagot. [1622?]. Has proof that his father's goshawk was stolen and sold by Walter Boteley, who has also done much wrong to Mr. Cavendish. Desires a strict warrant charging felony and burglary, because one of the constables favors him much.

L.a.592  

To Walter Bagot. Loxley. October 30, [1622?]. The decree provides that Loxley, now his property, must be cleared of all encumbrances except leases drawn before September 11, 1617. He has an injunction to enforce the decree, and he will have an attachment of Mrs. Massey's body, unless they pay him the profits due. He has taken nothing except lawful distresses. It is reported that Bagot has been taking Mrs. Massey's part in this.

L.a.593  

To Walter Bagot. Loxley. July 27, 1609. When Bagot was last at Loxley “she” would have pushed the writer down the stairs and broken her neck if he had not been there. Urges that Bagot, Mr. Rudyerd (Richiarde), and her husband make an end of this business. She ought to live as a wife or depart with a portion. Is locked up and allowed to see no one. Writing this letter has been dangerous.

L.a.594  

To Richard Bagot. Broughton [Salop]. January 18, ca. 1595? Thanks for 50s. There was the greatest Christmas at Ludlow; “my lady” [Pembroke?] made much of the writer's sister [Broughton]. When the term is over her brother and sister will return to Blithfield, soon after Candlemas.

L.a.595  

To Walter Bagot. Broughton. February 2, ca. 1602. Is grateful for his kindness. Her father-in-law planned to take the parsonage of Leigh for her and her husband, but she will never keep house but at Badger. Brother Trew is willing they should table with him. Her husband and her nephew Robert [Broughton] hunted yesterday at Cause Castle with Mr. Thynne. Her brother Broughton mends.

L.a.596  

to Walter Bagot. Badger. March 21, [1605/06]. The bearer was sent from Loxley to bid her send for her boy [Thomas]; cannot do so now and asks her brother to send and keep the boy at his house. Regrets not sending seed to Bagot's wife; sends greetings to her and to her own mother. Wants whoever fetches the boy to asks for his silver can and his clothes.

L.a.597  

To Walter Bagot. Badger. May 20, [1608?]. Is sending £5 for her cousin Pettie, grateful that he is willing to receive his £80 in installments of £20. The neighbors are troublesome; her husband goes in fear of his life; she fears the house will be pulled down over her; begs her brother to make peace between her husband and his father.

L.a.598  

To Walter Bagot. Badger. September 14, [1608?]. Her husband has fallen out with her unreasonably, loads her with curses, confines her to her chamber, has taken from her the charge of the house, has discharged her servants. His mother is to blame. She may have to leave; wants her brother Walter or Anthony to interecede; will be content if she can have her children and a small maintenance.

L.a.599  

To Walter Bagot. Badger. May 9, [1610?]. Her husband's day of appearance is near. She is willing to leave the house and all for twelve years if she can have £100 to maintain her two younger sons, Walter and Anthony. Had she acknowledged a fine, Vaughan would now have all. Her husband must be at Bewdley on Saturday or lose all.

L.a.600  

To Elizabeth (Cave) Bagot. Badger. May 20, [1610?]. Her sister Okeover has sent her her diamond ring, which she must sell to pay debts. Mrs. Bagot may have first refusal. Her husband does not know she is selling it.

L.a.601  

To Walter Bagot. Badger. July 8, [1610?]. Wants him to write to Justice Warburton. Vaughan has occupied land allotted to her and means to have all the corn. Her cousin Damport will swear that Vaughan openly accused Walter Bagot of receiving traitors and rebels. Vaughan ought to be prosecuted. Thanks for care of her girl.

L.a.602  

To Walter Bagot. Badger. September 14, ca. 1610. The sheriff has sequestered the land at an underrate of 6s. 8d. for the arable, and she may have it still, paying this rent. Vaughan looks to get a lease for three lives because there is a writ of rebellion against her husband. Hopes Bagot will seek the lease instead. There are several outlawries against her husband too. Waring offered to take her in. No word from her husband.

L.a.603  

To Walter Bagot. Badger. October 19, ca. 1610. Sent John Betinson to the sheriff, who says that if she sends 40s. she may have the twenty timber trees. Hears nothing from her husband. If he come not in before November 1, all will be forfeit.

L.a.604  

To Walter Bagot. Badger. April 8, [1618?]. If her father-in-law does not sign the covenant, she begs her brother to force him to, or force her husband to settle the property on her children. Now that he and his mother are friends, things will be intolerable. Wants, if necessary to be allowed to leave with her children and a maintenance - not that it would be anything but misery to leave her husband.

L.a.605  

To Walter Bagot. Badger. May 23, [1618?]. Sir Henry Townsend wrote to Sir Thomas Chamberlaine in Kynnersley's behalf. Townsend's men must appear in court in June. There is a process out for her husband. Encloses a letter from her cousin Waring. Is impoverished, having only four servants, three threatening to leave.

L.a.606  

To Walter Bagot. Badger. March 23, 1619/20. Sir Francis Evers and Mr. Overbury, appointed by the Council of Wales to determine the suit between Kynnersley and Vaughan, have awarded £400 to Vaughan, secured by a lease of Badger. Kynnersley wants Sir John Peshall to write to Mr. Justice. Asks advice on the acknowledging of a fine.

L.a.607  

To Walter Bagot. Badger. March 10, ca. 1620. Through her cousin Wolrich, the Baron [of the Exchequer] Bromley will try to bring George Vaughan to a reasonable settlement. Her husband must pay great debts and hopes to marry their son Tom to Wolrich's sister, who will bring £1000; she would not have him marry for money alone, but where he would have good friends.

L.a.608  

To Walter Bagot. [1622?]. Asks him to license Thomas Cowper as an ale seller, he having been put down by her father-in-law only because of his willingness to please her and her husband.

L.a.609  

To Walter Bagot. Checkley. April 24, 1599. Remits a half-year's rent for the parsonage of Checkley -- £25. Asks to be told of any other outstanding accounts. Asks favor for Vane, who is threatened.

L.a.610  

To Walter Bagot. Kinlet, [Salop.]. September 22, ca. 1590. Some of his tenants at Knightley have had their subsidy assessments enhanced by the efforts, as they think, of John Harley. Knightley being a poor lordship, the rate is exorbitant, and he prays that it may be reduced.

L.a.611  

To Walter Bagot. ca. 1620. Asks help for a Mr. Middlemore, who received harsh treatment from Mr. Skeffington in his suit with Mr. Browne. The matter may perhaps be referred to Bagot.

L.a.612  

To Walter Bagot. The Hyde (Hide). October 7, 1609. Approves his proposals and asks him to pay £330 to her uncle Michael with certain conditions.

L.a.613  

To Walter Bagot. The Hyde. January 2, 1611/12. Her son [Bagot's son-in-law] received the whole inheritance of her late husband and undertook in return for his free marriage to provide for his brothers and sisters, but has not done so. She desires a meeting with Bagot, with her son, and with her cousin Sir Edward Littleton.

Also, Bagot's reply stated that he is not acquainted with his son-in-law's estate, but has paid most of a goodly settlement and will pay no more till a satisfactory jointure for his daughter is settled. Is not responsible for other people's children.

L.a.614  To certain (unnamed) justices of the peace. Nonsuch. May 21, 1587.

Understands that a privy sessions is to try a suit between Sir Thomas Fitzherbert and his nephew Thomas Fitzherbert (Leicester's servant), over property at Hamstall Ridware and that there is prejudice against the defendant. Desires an indifferent trial.

L.a.615  

To Richard Bagot and the other deputy lieutenants. Rushall. December 12, 1586. Begs that the inhabitants of Rushall may have the assessment for the musters reduced because of their poverty. William Astyle was well chosen for the service, but either William Hodgkines or Harry Woursye would have been better than Nicholas Parker.

L.a.616  

To Walter Bagot. Rushall. May 2, 1599. Will look into the case of a poor woman, as Bagot has asked. In turn asks Bagot to meet him and remove a force lately made into his inheritance.

L.a.617  

To Walter Bagot. Rushall. December 20, 1603. Commends to Bagot (sheriff) his neighbor Sanders and asks protection against Mr. Fowke's persecutions. Leigh himself cannot act because he is at odds with Mr. Fowke over an injury and is likely to be suing him.

L.a.618  

To Walter Bagot. Stoneleigh, [Warks.]. February 20, 1611/12. Has constantly been overtaxed for his manor of Ridware because he is a stranger, and asks what his taxes ought to be.

L.a.619  

To Walter Bagot. Ashemores. January 20, [1603/04]. Asks Bagot to examine his miller and his loader, who are charged with a robbery, some details of which he sets forth. Nathaniel Martin is a lewd fellow. The constable has an inherited estate.

L.a.620  

To Richard Bagot. February 17, 1589/90. Encloses Capt. Thomas Whorwood's precept to the high constable, also a letter from Whorwood, who is pursuing a dangerous course of altering the assessments for musters. - billmen to halberds with corselets, etc.

To [the Privy Council]. January 15, 1592/93. See L.a.184.

To Richard Bagot. January 29, [1592/93].

See L.a.81.

L.a.621  To Walter Bagot. October 7, 1599.

A kinsman, George Littleton of Holbeach, is indicted for recusancy, but has been more careless than guilty; asks Bagot to attend the trial in Lichfield. Littleton is going to London, where the Earl of Essex is confined to York House.

L.a.622  

To Walter Bagot. Pillaton. [1600?]. Is sending a pair of horses, either of which will carry Bagot (now sheriff); they are not well known. It is said that the assembly at Stafford was rather to choose a pope than a knight of the shire, since they were all of that faction.

L.a.623  

To Walter Bagot. [1604?]. The information sent by Bagot (now sheriff) as to the malice of Sir Walter and his faction is true. Littleton himself is not outlawed (as was rumored), but he paid £74 to get Darington of Stafford off. Hopes to see Bagot at Rugeley, where he can impart much.

L.a.624  

To Walter Bagot. Heywood. February 13, [1604?]. Agrees that it is hard to breed amity between the parties, but if Bagot (sheriff) will meet with him, he is willing to try again.

L.a.625  

To Walter Bagot. Pillaton (Pillintonhall). ca. 1610. Would like to have his horse back again. Has been confined with a hurt but is now better and would gladly hunt with Bagot.

L.a.626  

To Sir Edward Aston and Richard Bagot. Nonsuch. October 13, 1595. At their request is sending a marshal to bring in those who refuse to pay composition for the household. Anyone paying up and paying the marshal's fee may be discharged. A note by Bagot says that Anthony Kynnersley was brought before him and Sir John Bowes and that they paid for him.

L.a.627  

To Edmund Waring. St. “Jones”. January 22, 1609/10? Understanding that differences have grown between Mr. Bagot and Mrs. Okeover over a letter she is supposed to have written to Lowe about his brother William, he affirms that he never received such a letter.

L.a.628  

To Richard Bagot. Nonsuch. November 25, 1589. Bagot having previously gone to Mr. Rugeley of Hawksyard to arrange marriage between Mr. Rugeley's daughter and Bagot's godson (Lumley's nephew) Richard Rugeley, Lumley now asks that he intercede again and try for the same terms, now that the young people have alienated both parents by precipitate headstrong marriage.

L.a.629  

To [Dorothy] Okeover. Shugborough (Shutbore). April 28, 1617. A kinsman, Francis Norman, has long failed to pay her and her husband money that he promised when they let him sell their land. They are old, unable to work, and in want. They will settle for £7.

L.a.630  

To Mr. Newman, his godson. March 13, 1615/16. Sends two commissions to be sealed by Mr. [Walter] Bagot. Bagot is much beholden to Mr. Chamberlain for his care in the Cheney business; he kept in his hands the particular signed by Chamberlain and Lord Knollys. Bagot ought to send up to the court a draught of the assignment of the wardship to Cheney. Lyvesey the cuckold is committed.

L.a.631  

To Richard Bagot. Haddon, [Derbs.]. August 2, 1589. Asks the discharge of Hugh Sleighe from the assessment for one corselet; his ability is mean and he has many children.

L.a.632  

To Richard Bagot and Ralph Sneyd (Sneade). London. December ca. 1590. Alexander Bolte was at last assizes committed to prison on suspicion of felony. He has a large family to support, and Sir Roger asks his release on bail.

L.a.633  

To [the Justices of the Peace in Staffordshire?]. ca. 1620? The steward, the treasurer, and the comptroller of the household wrote on April 3rd commending Mason as undertaker for the composition for oxen and sheep. His demand is £9 10s. for a pair of oxen, over the king's demand, and 11s. 4d. for each sheep.

L.a.634  

To Walter Bagot. Lichfield. August 24, 1618. Young Cliffe was arrested but escaped; when the bailiffs went to Edial to take him, five men set on them and Hollis was slain. Hopes Bagot will favor “this poor old man.”

L.a.635  

To Richard Bagot. April 23, 1589. Certain lands in the manor of Burton Extra having been let to Agnes Steele, widow, and now being claimed by one William Twyner, Bagot is to investigate and see that the widow is protected if her title is good.

L.a.636  

To Walter Bagot. May 2, 1614. Desires Bagot to see that the widow of Emmes, a maimed soldier, receives the arrears in his pension. Bagot may get a new trial with an indifferent jury in his Court of Wards cause; Saintlowe Kniveton is searching records.

L.a.637  

To Walter Bagot. May 28, 1614. Showing cause to challenge some jurors, Bagot ought to have a jury of those dwelling near Derby, the old jury being mainly Scarsdale men, many wearing the sheriff's cloth. He must have good proofs for the tenure; the old jury will hardly be indifferent.

L.a.638  

To Francis Kynnersley. Eaton. July 30, 1621. Sent a draft of their agreement to Kynnersley's father, who will deliver it to him; hopes for final agreement on Thursday.

Also, Francis Kynnersley's letter to [Walter Bagot]. He showed to his father William Milwarde's letter saying that the father would deliver an agreement. But he refused to do so before seeing Bagot. Asks Bagot to meet him and his father.

L.a.639  To Walter Bagot. Stafford. April 20, 1619.

A point-by-point rebuttal of a letter of Bagot's to Worswick defending one Pavier and raising objections to the mayor's prosecution.

L.a.640  

To Walter Bagot. September 29, 1615? Lady Cheney sent her brewer, Drakford, to ask for her man, the bearer thereof. This man has a desire to serve Bagot, and she hopes Bagot will be a good master to him.

L.a.641  

To Walter Bagot. ca. 1615. There is process out for Sir William Chetwynd (deceased), Sir Edward Littleton, and Bagot himself for payment of the prisoners of the King's Bench and the Marshalsea. A cepi corpus is impossible.

L.a.642  

To Sir Edward Bagot, bart. [1666?]. Believes that certain lands have been “taken out of” Bagot, that others remain, that Chartley is as it was, etc.

Also, a fragment of a letter signed by Newdigate.

L.a.643  To [Sir Edward Bagot, bart.?]. October 24, 1667.

Detailed instructions concerning the transfer of unspecified property to Bagot.

L.a.644  

To Sir Edward Bagot, bart. December 16, 1667. Discussion of complex financial transactions involving a Mr. Monteage, Sir Francis Burdett, Sir Robert Shirley, and others.

L.a.645  

To Sir Edward Bagot, bart. January 17, 1667/68. Has received £900, for which he has signed a bond and for which he is indebted to Bagot. The £500 have not been sent for.

L.a.646  

To Sir Edward Bagot, bart. April 25, 1668. Advice concerning rents and tythes of unidentified property.

L.a.647  

To Sir Edward Bagot, bart. May 26, 1668. An obscure letter mainly about a suit of his cousin Scrimsher's.

L.a.648  

To Sir John Bowes and Walter Bagot. Court at Whitehall. February 2, 1598/99. Mr. Stephen Ashby of Hanbury is in trouble through the connivance of a “lewd kinsman” of his wife's. He stole a horse and put it into Ashby's stable, where it was found. Asks favorable treatment for Ashby.

L.a.649  

To Richard Bagot. The Court at Greenwich. May 14, 1585. Asks a lease and other kindnesses for his “man”, Thomas Cawarden.

L.a.650  

To Sir Simon Weston and Walter Bagot. February 8, 1608/09. The writer, a Justice in Eyre, is in charge of the selling of forests belonging to the king and at his wishes. The addressees have been appointed commissioners to make sale of suitable properties in Staffordshire, and will soon receive their commissions.

L.a.651  

To Richard Bagot. Feat of St. Peter, 1573. He, formerly having been disciplined by the bishop, Thomas Bentham, for a fault involving a marriage and papists at Stone, has conferred with the bishop and found his attitude softened through Bagot's intercession, which he hopes will continue. The reading of the writer's surname is uncertain; Cooke is possible.

L.a.652  

To Richard Bagot. London. April 12, [1590]. Hopes that he can without suit get the money belonging to her maid Jobson. It is rumored that the Scottish king and queen are to visit soon; does not expect much manifestation of joy over this. May God make the young queen a better woman than her mother-in-law. Sir Francis Walsingham is dead. Anthony waits at court; Lettice plies her virginals.

L.a.653  

To Lewis Bagot. Easter term, 1611. Asks Lewis to sign and seal a lease already signed by her brother (Lewis's father), the lease to fall to Lewis's brother upon her decease. His father is displeased at Lewis's long absence. A copy in Walter Bagot's hand.

Also, a copy of Lewis's answer. He is willing to sign a lease, but prefers to wait until his return to the country.

L.a.654  To Walter Bagot. Leacroft. March 25, 1612.

Her nephew Harvey [Bagot] has promised to confirm her lease by fine, and she has asked her nephew [Edmund] Waring to help and to defray all costs.

L.a.655  

To Walter Bagot. September 1615. The people at Okeover put off payment; Philip Eaton does not pay; Francis Norman not only has not paid the Michaelmas rent nor gathered her Bagots Bromley rents, but owes her money for corn. Her nephew Richard [Bagot] is to help her collect her rents when he returns form Derbyshire. Wants Bagot's help. Asks after her sister Trew.

L.a.656  

To Walter Bagot. Snelston, [Derbyshire]. September 26, 1617. Sir Oliver and Lady Cheney came to Okeover yesterday; Brunt reports they will winter in London. Bagot's “little son” [ward, Rowland Okeover, age 8] is with them and has the ague. Lady Cheney blames Bagot in the Cates business, her intelligence being from R. Wray.

L.a.657  

To Walter Bagot. Snelston. February 23, 1617/18. The enclosed letter, obtained by nephew Waring, will expose the lies told against her. Her innocency will plead for her. Let them spit their malice.

L.a.658  

To Richard Bagot. Okeover. November 20, 1589. His friend [Richard] Crompton having begged of the Lord Treasurer the keeping of the court at Burton and the leases of some land and some rooms in the house, the Lord Treasurer also asks Bagot to grant these requests in so far as he can.

L.a.659  

To Walter Bagot. Okeover. January 19, 1598/99. Asks Bagot to send him a saddle and headpiece like Bagot's own, for which he will send money. Smith is to be trusted though he has dealt badly with him in the past; he has nothing to do with the “Copistake.” Having taken the first recognizance, he hopes Bagot will forbear.

L.a.660  

To Walter Bagot. London. April 12, 1598. Understanding from his brother [Philip] that Bagot has in his keeping the great indenture of the Okeover entail, asks that it be returned to his brother. Francis promised to send word of his daughter [Dorothy] Okeover, but has not. Hopes to see them soon.

L.a.661  

To [Walter Bagot?]. ca. 1610? Understanding that Mr. Kynnersley intends to bail Mr. Browne, begs Bagot to prevent it because with Browne free Oldham will go in fear of his life.

L.a.662  

To Richard Bagot. London. June 20, 1572. Osborne's grandfather mortgaged a piece of land called Hetley to Bagot's grandfather, who, refusing timely payment, entered on the land and kept possession. Osborne's father died just before winning suit for the land, and he hopes Bagot will now be reasonable and so avoid suit.

L.a.663  

To Richard Bagot. Eccleshall. January 3, 1589/90. The semi-annual payment of £10 on her annuity was due at Christmas; asks prompt payment. Her husband's (bishop of Coventry and Lichfield) servant, Henry Halfpenny, has signed (by mark) an acquittance for the amount.

L.a.664  

To Sir Edward Aston, Sir Edward Littleton, Richard Bagot and others. Lichfield. December 14, 1591. Has received a commission from the queen requiring him and the addressees to take order concerning seminary priests and Jesuits; they are to meet at Eccleshall Church on the 22nd of December next.

L.a.665  

To Walter Bagot. Lichfield. May 24, 1598. Has received the certificate signed by Bagot and Mr. Bowyer, and approves, but has, with Sir Edward Littleton and others, called a general meeting of justices to be held in Lichfield in Whitsun week and thinks a certificate signed by all will better serve the Privy Council's requirements.

L.a.666  

To Richard Bagot. London. M[ay?] 17, 1568. Thanks for past good will and for support in the matter that his servant Ensore has told Bagot of. Will repose trust in Bagot if things come to an extremity; is grateful for Mrs. Bagot's good inclination.

L.a.667  

To Richard Bagot. London. February 7, 1571/72. Perceives by Bagot's letter that ill feelings have arisen between Bagot and Mr. Cupper; does not understand the matter, but will not let this come between Bagot and him.

L.a.668  

To Richard Bagot. Burton-upon-Trent. January 16, 1577/78. The bearer's uncle, Richard Scragge, is tenant for his life of a farm of Bagot's and is willing to resign his interest to his nephew at his death; asks Bagot's favor.

L.a.669  

To Walter Bagot. London. December 16, [1606?]. Certain officials of the town of Bromley are intransigent about the transfer of land to them for a school.

L.a.670  

To Walter Bagot. London. March 10, ca. 1608. Agrees to the settlement about John Swayn's servants, but now Wakelin complains of receiving bodily injury at their hands; if this is true he deserves compensation.

L.a.671  

To Richard Bagot (sheriff). July 3, 1578. Thanks for his forwardness in promoting justice; but the writer's adversaries claim the land, allowing him only the manor house; prays Bagot to persevere and secure him rents and profits. See. L.a.764 and Shaw, II, 5.

L.a.672  

To Richard Bagot. Clement's Inn, London. March 13, 1581/82. An account of a voyage to Antwerp in February, the receiving there of the Duke of Anjoy, his creation as Duke of Brabant, his oath, and other details.

L.a.673  

To Walter Bagot. Westminster. June 28, 1608. His servant passing through Staffordshire, he sends greetings. Is a prisoner in his own house, scarce daring to go out. Has but once seen Bagot's sister, his own godmother, since his coming.

L.a.674  

To Walter Bagot. Westminster. June 20, 1620. Sends two remedies for deafness. If Mrs Bagot were to bestow a piece of Bacon on so poor a household as his, he would accept it.

L.a.675  

To Richard Bagot. Fotherinhay, [Northants.]. December 15, 1586. The bearer, John Porter, holds certain copyhold lands for his own life at Abbot's Bromley; the earl of Essex has asked that he be allowed to surrender them and take them again to himself, his wife, and his son. Bagot is to see it done; Mr. Fynnye will cause a new copy to be made at the next court.

L.a.676  

To Richard Bagot. Fotheringhay. December 18, 1586. As steward of the Lord Paget's late lands, he has no intention of bestowing Blythe's copyhold on one of Fynnye's kinsmen; asks that Sir Walter Aston's servant be admitted at once at the Lord Treasurer's request.

L.a.677  

To Richard Bagot. London. June 25, 1587. Asks Bagot to send a buck from one of Lord Paget's parks to Lady Golding. Has sent to speak with Richard Broughton; has received Mr. Darrell's acquittancce and will send Bagot the £70 at his convenience.

L.a.678  

To Richard Bagot. Twickenham, [Midd.]. March 21, 1587/88. The bearer, Cecily Nevill, has petitioned the queen for twelve trees from Cannock Wood to repair her house; but Mr. Herbert, the Master of Requests, loth to have the queen bothered at so busy a time, has offered three trees. Asks Bagot to see them delivered. Her husband was maimed in the wars.

L.a.679  

To Richard Bagot (deputy lieutenant). The Court. June 23, 1588. Commends Fulke Greville to Bagot's friendship in the execution of his commission.

L.a.680  

To Richard Bagot (deputy lieutenant). The Court. July 25, 1588. Passes on a request made by the earl of Essex for a brace of bucks for Mr. Littleton out of one of the parks formerly Lord Paget's.

L.a.681  

To Walter Bagot and Sir Simon Weston. Hereford. January 15, 1607/08. Thanks for care of the earl of Essex's affairs. The late earl having promised Francis Keene a certain tenement, he is to be put in possession; if some arrangement can be worked out for Hill, so much the better.

L.a.682  

To Walter Bagot and Sir Simon Weston. Inner Temple, London. May 12, 1608. The earl of Essex will thank them more adequately for their care of his affairs. Stidman has been fully recompensed and must now begin paying the rent they have settled on.

L.a.683  

To Walter Bagot and Sir Simon Weston. Inner Temple, London. June 19, 1608. John Stidman to have the property at half rent. Amery has his land at 5s. a year, while the earl's outrents for it are 29s. 10d. Now, though his lease forbids transfer without license from the lord, Amery has passed the land to Hill; Hill can be required to pay the outrent of surrender the estate.

L.a.684  

To Walter Bagot. London. December 14, 1608. Understand that certain evidences and court rolls of the earl of Essex's property have come to Bagot's hands, and asks that Bagot send them by Cholmley to Anthony Bagot for perusal; wishes to be told of the nature of the documents.

L.a.685  

To Walter Bagot. Walsall. May 15, 1622. The bearer, Richard Aldred, buying nine sheep, five of them were soon challenged as stolen; one Hart brought to him the stranger who sold Aldred the sheep. The writer has long known Aldred and thinks him honest; wants Bagot to sift the matter.

To Walter Bagot and others. August 21, 1597. See L.a.104.

L.a.686  To the treasurers of the Staffordshire poor fund. Stafford. March 3, 1598/99.

The town of Tiverton, Devon, having suffered a disastrous fire, the queen has appointed the justices of assize to rate all counties and collect £5,000 for relief of the town. Staffordshire is assessed at due £90, to be paid in three annual portions, the first due at the ensuing general sessions. Signed also by John Clench.

L.a.687  

[A copy of the foregoing in Walter Bagot's hand.]

L.a.688  

To Walter Bagot. Sergeants' Inn, London. November 22, 1599. Bagot having been chosen sheriff, Peryam asks that John Hughes, who has long been bailiff of Seisdon Hundred, may continue in the office for this year.

L.a.689  

To Walter Bagot (sheriff). Serjeant's Inn, London. November 26, 1599. Ask that William Watkins be continued in the bailiwicks of Offlow warden.

L.a.690  

To Richard Bagot. January 10, 1590/91. Has been reported to the Lord Treasurer as a recusant, but is none; asks Bagot to satisfy his accuser and have him report to the clerk of assize. Has not attended church in Staffordshire because he has not spent a Sunday in the county in more than a year.

L.a.691  

To Richard Bagot. Chartley. July 25, 1586. Unable to come in person, sends assurance of readiness to serve; hopes soon to visit when he can do so without suspicion. Hopes to see Bagot at the “hunting afoot” at Chartley the next day. The governor assents to Bagot's “grant of hunting the miller tomorrow.”

L.a.692  

To Richard Bagot (deputy lieutenant). London. August 15, 1588. John Giffard (Gifforde) of Chillington, a recusant and now in Phelippe's custody, is allowed freedom occasionally to go to his own house; this is partly because of the good part played by Giffard's son “in that secret negotiation we had two years since with the brewer of Chartley.”

L.a.693  

To Richard Bagot (deputy lieutenant). November 8, 1588. Thanks for consideration of his motion touching Mr. Giffard. His not dispatching what Bagot wanted for Mr. Biddulph was due to failure to understand who committed him. The other Catholic gentlemen in these parts have acknowledge full allegiance to the queen.

L.a.694  

To Richard Bagot (deputy lieutenant). London. April 27, 1589. Mr. Giffard would have Bagot informed of all matters; they now intend to visit the wells in Warks. Thanks for kindness to Giffard, whose honesty and discretion deserve any possible favor.

L.a.695  

To Richard Bagot (deputy lieutenant). London. August 16, 1589. Thanks for courtesies to Mr. Giffard. If any complain of such good treatment of a recusant, it is because of the good service done to the queen by Giffard's son.

L.a.696  

To Richard Bagot (deputy lieutenant). London. March 14, 1589/90. Expects Bagot's continued courtesy towards Mr. Giffard, but there is now a general restraint placed on recusants. Phelippes soon to return to Staffordshire and will bring particular instructions.

L.a.697  

To Richard Bagot (deputy lieutenant). London. August 1, 1590. Her Majesty continues her favor towards Mr. Giffard for his son's sake. If any gentlemen of note complain it may now more frankly be said that the son [Gilbert] rendered service of prime importance in exposing the Babington plot and is now therefore in durance in Paris. Parma expected soon to march on Paris with 20,000 men.

L.a.698  

To Richard Bagot. London. February 3, 1591/92. Does not doubt Bagot's continued kindness to Giffard for his son's sake, but reminds him because Phelippes has left Giffard in the country. The son is now dead in Paris; still secret matters are to be reserved for great occasions. Does not forget that Zachary Babington denounced Phelippe's man as a seminary priest when Phelippes was proposed for the hand of Mr. [Philip] Okeover's daughter [Jane] and Babington urged her marriage to Mr. [Anthony] Ashley.

L.a.699  

To Walter Bagot. June 28, ca. 1610. Thanks for a buck. Hall, who is bound to good behavior, has assaulted Leonard Mansfield, an old man.

L.a.700  

To Walter Bagot. July 28, ca. 1610. Alsoppe, “a turbulent papist,” owes him £200 and claims a lease owned by Pole. The letter is almost wholly unintelligible.

L.a.701  

To [Walter Bagot]. ca. 1605. His parish accounts, as rendered to sufficient men, are correct, and he who challenges them does so out of malice only. Unsigned, endorsed by Bagot “Powell for his accoumptes.”

L.a.702  

To Walter Bagot. ca. 1615. Heard that Bagot was in Uttoxeter but could not come to meet him; will be at Blithfield soon. Leaves to Bagot “this business of Pokers.”

L.a.703  

To Richard Bagot. London. November 10, 1557. Thomas Parker is willing to submit, and Powntesse hopes Bagot will be good to him, reporting to his lordship only that there was no matter worth bothering about. Swan and Russell say they bought the seven trees, but they gave them back; Osborn and Poulton asked what the trees were worth.

L.a.704  

To the sheriff and justices of the peace of Staffordshire. Hampton Court. February 14, 1569/70. A contribution is to be levied for money to repay that advanced to arm Staffordshire men for putting down the Northern rebellion. Signed by Sir Nicholas Bacon, the Earl of Leicester, the Earl of Northampton, the Earl of Bedford, Lord Clinton, Lord William Howard, Sir Francis Knollys, Sir James Croft, Sir William Cecil, Sir Ralph Sadler, and Sir Walter Mildmay.

L.a.705  

To the sheriff and justices of the peace of Staffordshire. Hampton Court. February 4, 1577/78. Butchering and the eating of flesh during lent forbidden. Signed by Sir Nicholas Bacon, Lord Burghley, the Earl of Warwick, Lord Henry Hunsdon, Sir Francis Knollys, Sir James Croft, Sir Christopher Hatton, Sir Francis Walsingham, and Thomas Wilson.

L.a.706  

To the justices of assize in Oxon. Hampton Court. February 9, 1577/78. Sheriffs forbidden to provide diet for judges of assize. Signed by Lord Burghley, the Earl of Lincoln, the Earl of Sussex, the Earl of Warwick, the Earl of Leicester, Lord Henry Hunsdon, Sir Francis Knollys, Sir James Croft, Sir Christopher Hatton, and Thomas Wilson.

L.a.707  

To the sheriff and justices of the peace of Staffordshire. Court at Horseheath (Horshedd). September 5, 1578. Sheriff and justices to apprehend popish priests. Signed by Lord Burghley, the Earl of Leicester, Sir Francis Knollys, Sir James Croft, Sir Christopher Hatton, and Thomas Wilson.

L.a.708  

To the sheriff of Staffordshire. Richmond. November 21, 1578. Sheriff to arrest Robert Young for appearance before the Council. Signed by Lord Burghley, the Earl of Lincoln, the Earl of Sussex, the Earl of Warwick, the Earl of Leicester, Sir Francis Knollys, Sir James Croft, Sir Christopher Hatton, and Thomas Wilson.

L.a.709  

[Addressees not named.] Nonsuch. July 12, 1580. The addressees to call before them nine gentlemen, listed (all recusants or suspects), and take bond for their speedy appearance before the Council. Copy.

Also, copy of a letter [to Philip Draycote, Erasmus Wolseley and seven other recusants], August 10, 1580. They are to meet the writer in Stafford on August 15, when they will be told what is required of them.

L.a.710  To the sheriff, the custos rotulorum, and the justices of the peace of Staffordshire. Greenwich. August 31, 1581.

Sheriff and justices to free recusant prisoners conditionally. Signatures added by an anamuensis. With the letter is a form of the conditions to be applied to recognizances.

L.a.711  

To the sheriff and justices of the peace of Staffordshire. Windsor. November 3, 1582. The extortions of John Price, a sergeant at arms, are to be inquired into. Copy.

L.a.712  

[Addressees not named]. The Court. August 22, 1583. Musters to be held at Stafford; gentlemen to be rated for horses. Copy.

L.a.713  

To Sir Walter Aston, Richard Bagot and others. Elmenwych. April 27, 1585. Arms of recusants to be seized. Copy. A list of 15 recusants added.

L.a.714  

To the sheriffs and justices of the peace in Staffordshire and Derbyshire. Greenwich. July 15, 1585. The Queen has appointed the earl of Shrewsbury lord lieutenant of the two counties, and the council requires obedience to his orders. Copy.

Also, copy of the letters of deputation of the earl of Shrewsbury, Wingfield, July 28, 1585, appointing Sir Walter Aston, Thomas Trentham, and Richard Bagot deputy lieutenants of Staffordshire.

L.a.715  To [the earl of Shrewsbury?]. Nonsuch. August 31, 1585.

Order to be taken to prevent the secret shipping of grain out of the realm. Copy.

Also, another to [the earl of Shrewsbury?]. Nonsuch. August 31, 1585. Powder and match to be collected, at 10d. per pound, for storage in maritime and border towns. Copy.

L.a.716  To [the earl of Shrewsbury, lord lieutenant]. Greenwich. January 29, 1585/86.

He is ordered to report on the condition of the counties. Copy.

L.a.717  

To [the earl of Shrewsbury, lord lieutenant]. Richmond. August 2, 1586. To take order for the training, arming, and equipping of men for the defense of the realm. Copy.

Also, copy of a letter from the earl of Shrewsbury to his [deputy lieutenants], Windsor, September 5, 1586. To carry out the orders of the above letter, enclosed in this.

L.a.718  To [the earl of Shrewsbury, lord lieutenant]. The Court. February 26, 1586/87.

One hundred men from Derbyshire and 100 from Staffordshire to be put in readiness to march for Ireland with three days' notice. Copy.

L.a.719  

To [the earl of Shrewsbury, lord lieutenant]. Richmond. October 9, 1587. Troops to be mustered against Spanish attack. Copy.

To [the earl of Shrewsbury, lord lieutenant]. Greenwich. April 11, 1588. See L.a.805.

L.a.720  To [the earl of Shrewsbury, lord lieutenant]. Whitehall. May 14, 1589.

Troops to be brought to readiness. Copy, with the earl of Shrewsbury's signature.

L.a.721  

To [the earl of Shrewsbury, lord lieutenant]. Richmond. September 27, 1589. Troops to be mustered. Copy.

L.a.722  

To [the earl of Shrewsbury, lord lieutenant]. Richmond. January 2, 1589/90. Troops to be made ready for an expected attack by the Spanish. Copy.

L.a.723  

To Richard Bagot. The Court. February 12, 1589/90. Persons who lent money on a privy seal to be notified that they can obtain repayment at Westminster. Signed by Sir Christopher Hatton, Lord Burghley, Lord Henry Hunsdon, Lord Cobham, Sir James Croft, Sir Thomas Heneage, Sir John Perrott, Sir John Wolley, and Sir John Fortescue.

L.a.724  

To the deputy lieutenants of Staffordshire. Greenwich. March 9, 1589/90. Information to be sent concerning recusants. Signed by Archbishop Whitgift, Sir Christopher Hatton, Lord Burghley, Lord Henry Hunsdon, Lord Buckhurst, Sir James Croft, Sir Thomas Heneage, Sir Francis Walsingham, Sir John Wolley, and Sir John Fortescue.

L.a.725  

To the lieutenants or deputy lieutenants of Staffordshire. Greenwich. May 28, 1590. Broggers and engrossers of wool to be bound to desist. Signed by Archbishop Whitgift, Sir Christopher Hatton, Lord Burghley, Lord Charles Howard, Lord Henry Hunsdon, Lord Buckhurst, Sir John Wolley, and Sir John Fortescue.

L.a.726  

To the lords lieutenants of counties. The Court at Oking. August 31, 1590. In view of a probable attack by the Spanairds and in view of reports as to the poor state of preparation in many parts, her Majesty has ordered that precepts shall be sent out and full musters taken in the following spring. Copy.

L.a.727  

To Richard Bagot. Richmond. January 24, 1590/91. John Draycote is excused from appearing before them until his health is restored. Signed by Sir Christopher Hatton, Lord Burghley, Lord Charles Howard, Lord Cobham, Lord Buckhurst, and Sir John Wolley.

L.a.728  

[Addressee not named]. Lambeth. June 14, 1592. Jesuits and seminarists to be apprehended. Copy.

L.a.729  

To William Overton, the bishop of Coventry and Lichfield, and others. Greenwich. July 23, 1592. Recusants to be disarmed. Signed by Sir John Puckering, Lord Burghley, Lord Charles Howard, Lord Henry Hunsdon, Lord Cobham, Lord Buckhurst, Sir Robert Cecil, Sir John Wolley, and Sir John Forstescue.

L.a.730  

To the commissioners for recusants in Staffordshire. Bisham. August 13, 1592. Recusants of ability are to be committed. Copy.

L.a.731  

To the commissioners for recusants in Staffordshire. Whitehall. December 19, 1592. Inquiry to be made as to recusants. The commission renewed. Copy.

L.a.732  

To the sheriff and justices of the peace in Staffordshire. Hampton Court. January 7, 1592/93. The addressees are to repair to London to arrange composition for provision for the queen's household. Signed by Sir John Puckering, Lord Burghley, Lord Charles Howard, Lord Henry Hunsdon, Lord Buckhurst, and Sir John Fortescue.

L.a.733  

To the commissioners for recusants in Staffordshire. Hampton Court. January 8, 1592/93. Certificate to be made of the arms seized and the names of the former owners. Signed by Archbishop Whitgift, Sir John Puckering, Lord Charles Howard, Lord Buckhurst, Sir Robert Cecil, Sir John Wolley, and Sir John Fortescue.

L.a.734  

[Addressee not named]. Hampton Court. December 31, 1593. Inquiry to be made as to what parents have sons in foreign parts for schooling. Copy.

L.a.735  

To the compounders for provisions for her Majesty's household and to the justices of the peace of Staffordshire. Hampton Court. February 10, 1593/94. Certain parts of Staffordshire to be exempted from further contribution. Signatures, except for that of the earl of Essex, added by an amanuensis.

L.a.736  

To the sheriff, Sir Christopher Blount, Richard Bagot, and others. Whitehall. August 20, 1595. Directions for musters and training. Copy.

L.a.737  

To the sheriff, Sir Christopher Blount, Richard Bagot, and others. Richmond. November 9, 1595. Beacon watches to be suspended. Men to be provided to use the armor owned by clergymen. Copy.

L.a.738  

[Addressee not named]. Richmond. February 8, 1595/96. Compositions for provision fo rher Majesty's household to be pressed. Copy.

L.a.739  

To the commissioners for the musters in Staffordshire. Richmond. March 28, 1596. Essex and the lord admiral to raise troops; the authorities in Staffordshire to cooperate. Copy.

L.a.740  

To the commissioners for the musters in Staffordshire. Richmond. January 9, 1599/1600. Horses to be levied in Staffordshire. Signed by Archbishop Whitgift, Sir Thomas Egerton, the Earl of Nottingham, Lord George Hunsdon, Lord Roger North, Sir Willian Knollys, Sir Robert Cecil, Sir John Fortescue, and Sir John Popham. For reply (?) see L.a.1011.

L.a.741  

[Addressee not named]. Richmond. January 30, 1599/1600. Horse money to be sent to the mayor of Chester. Copy.

Accompanying this is a note signed by Sir Edward Littleton, addressed to Edward Wattkyes.

L.a.742  To the commissioners for the musters in Staffordshire. Richmond. March 30, 1600.

Deficiences in the men sent to Chester to be made good. Signed by Archbishop Whitgift, Sir Thomas Egerton, the Earl of Nottingham, Lord Roger North, Sir William Knollys, and Sir Robert Cecil.

L.a.743  

To three of the commissioners for the musters in Staffordshire. Greenwich. May 25, 1600. Walter Bagot (sheriff) is commended for forwardness in raising money; five defaulters discussed. Signed by Archbishop Whitgift, Sir Thomas Egerton, Lord Buckhurst, the Earl of Nottingham, Sir William Knollys, Sir Robert Cecil, and Sir John Fortescue.

L.a.744  

To the sheriffs and justices of the peace in Staffordshire. Greenwich. June 1, 1600. In this time of dearth of corn badgers and regrators are to be suppressed. Signed by Sir Thomas Egerton, Lord Buckhurst, the Earl of Nottingham, Sir William Knollys, Sir Robert Cecil, Sir John Fortescue, and Sir John Popham.

L.a.745  

To the sheriff, commissioners for the musters, and justices of peace in Staffordshire. Richmond. March 16, 1602/03. Rumors as to the queen's health to be suppressed, assemblies to be prevented. Copy.

L.a.746  

To the sheriff and the justices of the peace in Staffordshire. The Court. February 21, 1603/04. Licenses to sell wine are to be enforced; all unlicensed sellers to be restrained. Signed by Archbishop Whitgift, Lord Thomas Ellesmere, Lord Buckhurst, the Earl of Suffolk, the Earl of Northumberland, the Earl of Worcester, Thomas (?) Howard, Lord Cecil, Sir William Knollys, and Lord Edward Wotton.

L.a.747  

To the justices of the peace of Staffordshire. Greenwich. June 4, 1608. Because of certain abuses and slack enforcement in the past, new articles touching alehouses have been printed, and a copy is sent herewith. Copy in Walter Bagot's hand, together with his transcript, with some changes, of the “Articles of Direction Touching Alehouses,” 1608 (STC 9215).

L.a.748  

To Thomas Knight, messenger of the king's countinghouse. Whitehall. July 9, 1610. A warrant authorizing Knight to bring in all who refuse past and current assessments for provision for the king's household. Copy.

L.a.749  

To the sheriff, the deputy lieutenants, and two justices of the peace in Staffordshire. Whitehall. February 28, 1612/13. “Ill affected in religion” fully defined. Signed by Archbishop Abbot, Lord Ellesmere, the Earl of Suffolk, the Earl of Exeter, the Earl of Northampton, the Earl of Worcester, Lord Edward Wotton, Sir Julius Caesar, Sir Thomas Parry, and George Calvert.

L.a.750  

[Addressee not named]. Whitehall. July 6, 1613. One hundred men to be mustered for the Irish service. Copy.

L.a.751  

To the deputy lieutenants of Staffordshire. Whitehall. February 22, 1614/15. It is hoped that each of them will set a good example in the county by adventuring in the lottery to further the English colony in Virginia. Copy.

L.a.752  

[Addressee not named]. Whitehall. July 31, 1616. Twenty-five sufficient men to be levied in Staffordshire for Ireland. Copy.

L.a.753  

To the deputy lieutenants and justices of the peace in Staffordshire. Whitehall. March 31, ca. 1618. Castilian Mason recommended as an undertaker. Signed by the Duke of Lennox, Sir Thomas Edmondes, Sir Henry Carey, Sir Mar[maduke] Darell, Sir Robert Vernon, and Sir Anthony Weldon.

L.a.754  

To the sheriff and justices of the peace of Staffordshire. Whitehall. January 26, 1619/20. A magazine to be set up for the storing of surplus corn. Copy.

L.a.755  

To Robert Devereux, Earl of Essex, lord leiutenant of Staffordshire. Whitehall. February 28, 1620/21. A general muster to be held. Copy. The accompanying letter is probably L.a.1013.

Also, copy of the letter sent to the head constables of Totmonslow Hundred signed by Sir Simon Weston and Walter Bagot. Lichfield. March 26, 1621.

L.a.756  [Addressee not named]. July 24, 1621.

A whole subsidy to be collected; regulations for the collection set forth. Copy.

L.a.757  

To the Earl of Essex, lord lieutenant of Staffordshire. Whitehall. March 31, 1622. A benevolence is to be raised. Copy.

Also, copy of a letter from Robert Devereux, Earl of Essex, to Lord Cromwell or Sir Simon Weston or Walter Bagot, asking them to attend to the wishes of the Council. Tottenham. April 19, 1622.

L.a.758  To Lady Elizabeth (Throckmorton) Raleigh, his wife. [December 1603].

Printed with some differences in E. Edwards' Life of Sir Walter Ralegh, II, 284. Copy.

L.a.759  

To [Walter Bagot?]. April 23, 1597. Mr. [Henry] Stanford has offered his assistance. Bagot's help and advice are desired.

L.a.760  

To Walter Bagot. August 31, 1622. Asks for a buck, sends 10s. for the keeper's fee.

L.a.761  

To Walter Bagot. December 1, 1602. Sends a special dedimus potestatem, as required, also an engrossment of the fine.

L.a.762  

To Walter Bagot (sheriff). December 13, 1603. Asks that John Hewes may have the bailiwick of Seisdon Hundred. Asks also that his own son may be undersheriff.

L.a.763  

To Walter Bagot (sheriff). Walton. May 28, 1604. The portions of two maiden orphans [not named], now due to them, have been for seven years in William Trew's hands. They want to go to London to enter into service. If Trew cannot pay now, they want his specialty to produce in the event of his death.

L.a.764  

To Richard Bagot (sheriff). Avecott (?). 1578. Desires that Bagot while showing “indifferency in judgment,” will still “qualify justice with favor” in the matter of his claim to Drayton Bassett. See L.a.671.

L.a.765  

To Richard Bagot. London. April 9, 1579. Weston and Prior have cost him more than £60; if part of it is offered it should be accepted, but only on receipt of full payment. Bagot may then use the money provided he will send it on one month's notice. Rolleston's health at last improving.

L.a.766  

To Walter Bagot. Leek. April 4, 1610. The writer's godson, Walter Hamersley (Homersley), is by Bagot's means assured a living and a fixed allowance of £13 per annum for his studies at Oxford; but now his father seeks to stop this. Bagot could, if he would, prevail with Mr. Hamersley to be reasonable about it.

L.a.767  

To Walter Bagot. Tutbury. May 22, 1621. Asks Bagot to withdraw the recognizance binding Arthur Matthew to the peace, which he imposed at the writer's urging. Matthew has promised amendment.

L.a.768  

To Walter Bagot. Uttoxeter. July 27, 1612. By agreement with Mr. Kynnersley, the churchwardens, and the overseers of the poor, he took Helen Chatfield for seven years; after she ran away (influenced by her sister, a whore), the time was reduced to three years and she came back; but she behaved badly (drinking the milk, watering it, stealing) and has now run away again - to Bagot's house, it is thought. His wife cannot get along without her, and they want her back. See L.a.569.

L.a.769  

To [Walter Bagot?]. Dieulacres or Dieulacresse (Deulacres). April 12, 1621. Because of a shortage of hay, he has no fit horse and therefore asks to be excused, but can be counted on at the next “training or service.”

L.a.770  

To Walter Bagot. Presteigne, [Radnoshire]. August 31, 1622. Would be grateful for a buck.

L.a.771  

To Walter Bagot. Hawksyard. March 31, 1621. Since Bagot informed him of the matter with Mr. Skipwith, his wife went to Cambridge to see their son [Simon], who told her that marriage had been talked of but that he had told the Skipwiths that he would do nothing without his father's consent and he then undertook not to go near the gentlewoman again. Rugeley would disinherit Simon if he married her. (He did marry Jane Skipwith and was not disinherited.)

L.a.772  

To Richard Bagot. Hawksyard. December 12, 1590. Thanks for his pains in drawing up marriage articles with Mr. Savage, as requested by Lord Lumley. However, the articles are not satisfactory, since they do not adequately provide for his daughter and son-in-law, nor does he himself get such commodity by it as he expected. He asks that they make changes.

L.a.773  

To Richard Bagot (sheriff). Weston. August 4, 1570. Bagot has received process from the exchequer for levies on certain properties presumably concealed in Yoxall. He is to stay the execution of the process until next term, taking bond for the required payments.

L.a.774  

To Richard Bagot (sheriff). London. November 10, 1570. The £16 10s. levied on concealed lands in Tamworth and now lying in Bagot's hands are, by the queen's grant, due to Gillam, the treasurer. Bagot is to send the money or explain.

L.a.775  

To Richard Bagot (his brother-in-law). London. November 14, 1559. With Bagot's £40 and broken gold has bought a gold chain for him - better gold than old angels. Wants his sister to send him some flaxen cloth that she has for him. Has been setting up his house and now needs a good wife. Wishes the Bagots would lodge with him when in London. His mother, his brother Francis, and brother Beaumont to dine with him.

L.a.776  

To Richard Bagot. London. April 18, 1567. Hamson is dead; the £20 that he had in Bagot's name, lent by Saunders' mother, is really Bagot's debt. His mother wants it in one year; she can better afford to lose it than Bagot can. Some gentlemen went to Calais to demand a great sum of money due to the queen but came back empty handed.

L.a.777  

To Richard Bagot. London. July 8, 1568. Was prevented from visiting them when at Coventry Fair; hopes to do so when he goes to Bromley Fair in August. Received cloth from his sister; will settle this and other accounts when he sees them. As a token, sends a sugar loaf to his sister, thread and needles to Mistress Margaret. His mother plans to settle at Lillingstone [Lillingstone Dayrell]. In the Low Countries Alva has caused many to be executed for resisting the Inquisition.

L.a.778  

To Richard Bagot. July 12, 1585. His father has died; depends upon his kinsmen; sends blacks for the funeral; sets date. Lists kinsmen invited. Uncle Beaumont is dead. Date of funeral to be kept secret.

L.a.779  

To Richard Bagot. Shallcross, [Derbs.]. January 3 [or 4], 1596/97. His grandson, Bagot's godson, has received favorable judgment in a certain cause, and execution of seisin will follow soon. Asks Bagot to urge the sheriff or undersheriff to execute the writ of seisin speedily after its issue, since otherwise he cannot hope for indifferency in a county where he is unknown and his adversary is “greatly allied and friended.”

L.a.780  

To Edward Bagot (later Sir Edward Bagot, 2nd bart.). June 7, 1658. There are difficulties in the way of a match between a certain lord and a certain lady.

L.a.781  

To Walter Bagot and the other deputy lieutenants. Sheffield. August 4, 1585. Encloses a copy of a letter from Mr. Secretary Walsingham, probably L.a.932, for their considerations.

L.a.782  

To the deputy lieutenants of Staffordshire. Sheffield Lodge. September 19, 1585. Sends copies of letters from the Privy Council and asks then to take order for (1) restrain of the importation of corn, (2) provision of powder and match by the town of Lichfield.

L.a.783  

To the deputy lieutenants of Staffordshire. Worksop. October 1, 1585. Encloses a letter from Mr. Secretary Walsingham and asks them to take order accordingly for the raising of horsemen and footmen.

L.a.784  

To the deputy lieutenants and the other justices of the peace in Staffordshire. Sheffield. October 9, 1585. Recent musters having brought forth so few horses and men as to deserve Her Majesty's censure, he desires them to admonish every man concerned and, if any refuse to perform their duty, to require their appearance to justify the same. Intends to come into Staffordshire himself to investigate.

L.a.785  

To [the deputy lieutenants of Staffordshire]. Sheffield. November 17, 1585. Intends, on November 14 at Belperward, to take view of the demilances and light horse of Derbyshire, and on November 17th, at Uttoxeter Heath will take view of those of Staffordshire. Expects to find all in good order, that he may so certify to the Council.

L.a.786  

To [the deputy lieutentants of Staffordshire]. Sheffield Castle. December 5, 1585. He intended to take view of the Staffordshire troops at Uttoxeter on November 17th, but because of extreme cold, bad roads, and shortness of daylight, this will be deferred until early March. The deputy lieutenants to notify all persons concerned.

L.a.787  

To the deputy lieutenants of Staffordshire. Wingfield. December 16, 1585. Having countermanded previous orders to muster troops at Belper, Derbyshire, and Uttoxeter, his deputy lieutenants in Derbyshire provided him a perfect note of all proceedings there; he desires the same from his deputies in Staffordshire.

L.a.788  

To the deputy lieutenants of Staffordshire. Sheffield Castle. January 23, 1585/86. Thanks for their report on the lances and light horse; wishes them to send copies of their muster books for foot and charges of every constablewick, that he may certify the Council what numbers of men are in readiness.

L.a.789  

To Sir Walter Aston and Richard Bagot. Sheffield Castle. February 4, 1585/86. Received their letter explaining the impossibility of making a true certificate. If necessary they must take another general view in order to supply the certificate, showing how each constablewick is charged, how many pikemen, calivers, etc., how many are freeholders and farmers' sons, how the taking of those charged with many children has been avoided. For captains he names four gentlemen for them to choose two from.

L.a.790  

To the deputy lieutenants of Staffordshire. Sheffield Caste. February 27, 1585/86. Has still not received the certificate of their muster, and has now received the Council's demand for his own certificate. If they do not send theirs forthwith, he will have to send his and lay the blame where it belongs.

To [the deputy lieutenants of Staffordshire]. Windsor. September 5, 1586. See L.a.717.

L.a.791  To Richard Bagot. Sheffield Lodge. July 28, 1587.

Bagot is to examine Sir Walter Aston and the bailiff of the Duchy, the latter having reported that Aston has distrained cattle due to the Duchy. If he persists he will be sent to the gaol.

L.a.792  

To Sir Walter Aston and Richard Bagot. Sheffield Lodge. August 10, 1587. In 1584 fifty men were levied in Staffordshire for the Irish service, but for their furniture only the denizens of Offlow Hundred were taxed. Now therefore there is to be a general contribution collection in the four other hundreds in order to repay those who contributed in 1584.

L.a.793  

To Richard Bagot. Sheffield Lodge. September 4, 1587. Thanks for informing him of the capture of the Jesuit; desires imprisonment and further questioning of the man until word can come from the Council. Bagot is to be ready to send him up to London on demand. Bagot's endorsement identifiies the Jesuit as Nicholas Marwood.

L.a.794  

To Richard Bagot. Sheffield Lodge. September 4, 1587. Thanks for pains in examining the prisoners. If he hears of the mare he is to cause her detention. The bearer, Thomas Greaves, will follow the matter at the assizes. Bagot's endorsements read “My Lord of Shrewsbury's pro Rigeley that is hanged” and “John Rigeley hanged September 9, 1587.”

L.a.795  

To Richard Bagot. Sheffield Lodge. September 13, 1587. Letters from the Lord Chancellor require that Marwood be sent up for further questioning. Bagot's service is “well liked of by Her Majesty. He is to provide two guards for Marwood; for these Shrewsbury sends warrants.

L.a.796  

[Addressee unnamed]. Sheffield. October 13, 1587. According to letters from Mr. Secretary, the queen and the Council are pleased with Shrewsbury's actions about the musters. All is to be kept in readiness for sudden need.

L.a.797  

To [the deputy lieutenants of Staffordshire?]. Sheffield Lodge. October 23, 1587. Her Majesty would know the whole strength of the realm; therefore the addressees are to send out precepts requiring all men to be ready and furnished by November 8, so that general musters can be held at a time to be appointed. Every man is to do his duty or be reported to the Council.

L.a.798  

To Richard Bagot. Sheffield Lodge. November 9, 1587. Mr. Erdeswicke's armor having been some years ago delivered to Bagot (on the Council's orders), Erdeswicke cannot comply with orders received, and he asks delivery of his armor or time to procure more. Bagot is to handle the matter to the best interests of her Majesty's service.

L.a.799  

To Sir Walter Aston and Richard Bagot. Sheffield. December 16, 1587. Special letters from her Majesty informing him of the need of raising extraordinary forces for the defense of the realm under the Earl of Huntingdon, and appointing Lord Talbot as the commander of the forces of Derbyshire and Staffordshire, he urges the addressees to perform their duty with vigor. Copy.

L.a.800  

[To the deputy lieutenants of Staffordshire?]. Sheffield. December 27, 1587. Encloses copies of letters from her Majesty, the provisions of which are to be carried out by the addressees. Staffordshire is charged with twenty demilances, and these are to be ready at once. Copy. On the back is a schedule (in Walter Bagot's hand and dated July 13 and 14, 1593) of contributions for the “relief of the sick in Lichfield,” totalling 54s. 8d.

L.a.801  

To the sheriff [W. Bassett] and to Sir Walter Aston and Richard Bagot. Sheffield. January 15, 1587/88. Because of the special dangers of these times, recusants are to be apprehended and “restrained from their former liberties.” Copy.

L.a.802  

To W. Bassett, Sir W. Aston, and Richard Bagot. Sheffield. January 30, 1587/88. Is extremely displeased with their slackness with the recusants - sending only bare names, listing only the meaner sort and shielding recusant gentlemen. Orders them forthwith to commit the following gentlemen: Walter Wolseley, John and Philip Draycote, Richard Biddulph, Walter Fowler, Sampson Erdeswicke. Copy. See reply, L.a.71-72.

L.a.803  

To Sir Walter Aston and Richard Bagot (deputy lieutenants). Sheffield. February 22, 1587/88. They have neglected their duties, have written to him undutifully, have never performed the services required of them in such as way as to deserve commendation. He is about to report their conduct to the Privy Council. Copy. See reply, L.a.74.

L.a.804  

To Sir Walter Aston and Richard Bagot. Sheffield Castle. March 9, 1587/88. Because of the deficiences in the number of men armed and ready in Staffordshire, the deputy lieutenants are to call another muster and general view in order to discover and make good the deficiences. They are also to raise in the county funds for powder, match, and other necessaries. Copy.

L.a.805  

To Sir Walter Aston and Richard Bagot. Sheffield. April 26, 1588. The lords of the Privy Council have ordered that sequestered arms and furniture belonging to recusants are to be sold to arm true and faithful men. He requests that they carry this order out and certify to him amounts sold, names of owners and purchasers. Copy.

L.a.806  

To [Sir Walter Aston and Richard Bagot]. Sheffield Lodge. May 7, 1588. According to their certificate all things seem to be in reasonable readiness, except that the proportion of untrained men appears to be too high. Because of Mr. Chetwynd's absence, they are to appoint Walter Harcourt, Esq., captain of horse, with sufficient lieutenants under him. Training is to continue. Copy.

L.a.807  

To [Sir Walter Aston and Richard Bagot]. Sheffield Lodge. June 7, 1588. The addressees, deputy lieutenants, have been negligent in raising troops and especially in training them; they are to find the faults and right them, certifying him of the names of those responsible. He plans soon to hold a general view of all the troops in his whole lieutenancy. Copy.

L.a.808a  

To [the deputy lieutenants?]. Sheffield Lodge. June 9, 1588. Mr. Walter Harcourt has told him that of the whole band of horsemen in Staffordshire only six were properly furnished. Those charged with lances and light horses are to show their men, fully equipped. Many charged with light horses could furnish lances and must do so. Copy.

L.a.808b  

To [the deputy lieutenants?]. Sheffield. July 20, 1588. They are to see all deficiences in the furnishing of troops made good, those at fault certified to him. Invasion by the enemies of true religion expected. Deplores hearing of the new erecction in Staffordshire of divers crosses, the very badges of idolatry. All recusants to be close guarded till further notice. All horsemen charged to the gentlemen at Rocester are to viewed on August 24 if invasion does not occur sooner. Copy.

L.a.809  

To Richard Bagot. Alverton? (Alveton). July 11, 1588. Divers gentlemen able to charged with light horsemen have been overlooked, e.g. Nicholas Blackwell, Edward Ferrers, Myners the chief constable, Thomas Alsopp. They must be in readiness and correctly furnished. Forgot to ask if he had taken order for beacons in Staffordshire.

L.a.810  

To Richard Bagot. Sheffield Lodge. October 20, 1588. Anthony Kynnersley having complained to him of an assault made by the servants of Sir Walter Aston said that he goes in fear of his life. Bagot and the justices are to call all the parties before them, examine them, and inform the writer. Meanwhile Kynnersley is to be protected.

L.a.811  

To Richard Bagot. Handsworth. January 9, 1588/89. Requires Bagot, as the most knowledgeable man in the shire, to come for conference with him, bringing with him the Staffordshire subsidy books.

L.a.812  

To Richard Bagot. Sheffield. May 7, 1589. Bagot having asked his letters, to help him in collecting privy seal assessments, the earl declines, saying that men who show contempt for her Majesty's authority will not heed his. Suggests Bagot once more give these men a day, after which he will write to the Council for Bagot's discharge and suggest that they call “such recusants” before them.

L.a.813  

To Richard Bagot and the other justices of the peace in Staffordshire. Sheffield. May 13, 1589. Every man of ability ought to be charged with armor sufficient for defense of the country. The addressees are to meet together and set down the names of the 600 most able, of which 400 to furnish corselets, 200 calivers. By June 6, they are to send him their names; by August 1 the armor to be ready for inspection. A general muster of the county is now due.

L.a.814  

To Richard Bagot. Brierley Lodge. May 17, 1589. Mr. Wolverson, of Stotfold, is discharged of his privy seal, and Richard Ensore, of Bromley, is put in his place, a privy seal for the latter being her enclosed.

L.a.815  

To Richard Bagot. Brierley Lodge. May 22, 1589. By order of the Council musters are to be taken. The justices are to notify all persons charged with demilances and light horses to be ready at any day after one month, at six days warning. The justices are to take view at two places. Two hundred pounds of powder, forty pounds of shot to be kept at Stafford, the like at Lichfield.

L.a.816  

To Richard Bagot. Brierley. June 8, 1589. He requires only that 400 corselets and 200 calivers be provided; no man who has lately contributed his due share is to be taxed again. Expedition is desireable. Charges for the watch of beacons may be spared at present. Has written to the Council for Bagot's discharge (for privy seals unpaid) but has not sent names of defaulters.

L.a.817  

To [Richard Bagot and other justices]. Sheffield. July 8, 1589. Intends to take a view of all the Staffordshire troops on August 6 and 7 next, and charges them to see that all troops are fully armed and furnished as required. Bagot is also to bring to these musters full lists of names. Copy.

L.a.818  

To Richard Bagot. Tutbury. August 8, 1589. The view of Staffordshire horsemen is to be put off till October 22 because of the present hot weather. The defects found in the 600 persons charged to find private armor are to be made good by October 1, a list of the names to be sent to him soon therafter.

L.a.819  

To [Richard Bagot?]. Sheffield. September 30, 1589. Letters from the Council order that the 100 troops for the Irish service be brought to readiness. As was set forth in the original order of 1586, these are to consist of 40 harquebusiers, 20 armed corselets, 20 bows, and 20 halberds or good black bills, also swords, daggers, hose and doublets.

L.a.820  

To Richard Bagot. Sheffield. October 21, 1589. Is pleased with the subsidy books sent him but wants a copy that he can keep. The furniture for the pressed soldiers for Ireland need not be put to present readiness until notice of their going is received.

L.a.821  

To Richard Bagot and the other justices of Staffordshire. Handsworth. December 14, 1589. Desperate men, claiming to be discharged soldiers, are said to haunt certain parts of Staffordshire, where they rob and put people in fear of their lives. The justices are to apprehend them and punish or restrain them.

L.a.822  

To Richard Bagot. Handsworth. January 18, 1589/90. The Council having issued their orders, the justices are straightway to prepare the main body of troops and also the 100 designed for Ireland, to see them fully equipped and ready to be viewed on February 23 next. They are to certify him, in advance, of the state of readiness.

L.a.823  

To Richard Bagot. Handsworth. March 9, 1589/90. Does not want the constables coming to him to answer any contempt; has himself written to them and wants Bagot to use gentle persuasion to bring them to a right course. Wants to know in whose hands the money lies, that restitution can be made.

L.a.824  

To Richard Bagot. Sheffield. June 8, 1590. Letters from the Council declare that the 200 troops sent to Ireland were not properly armed and were therefore unable to render worthy service. Bagot and the justices are to tax the county or in some other way make good the deficiency.

L.a.825  

To Richard Bagot. Sheffield. July 6, 1590. Though the county was blameworthy in the matter of the furniture of the troops sent to Ireland, he has nevertheless, because of the heavy charges laid on the county, sent the Council as favorable a report as he could of the Irish matter.

L.a.826  

To the Privy Council. Sheffield. July 6, 1590. The conductors at Chester are not to blame for the incompleteness of the furniture of the troops sent to Ireland. On the other hand the heavy assessment, close to £500, laid on Stafford for these 200 troops was a heavy burden because of the poverty of the country; therefore no additional assessment ought to be made. Copy.

L.a.827  

To Richard Bagot. Worksop. September 6, 1590. Her Majesty haas ordered that musters be held before winter. The justices of Staffordshire are to notify all concerned that the horse, with complete armor, are to be viewed on October 6, the foot on October 7 at Stafford and October 8 at Lichfield. All gentlemen charged with armor who default are to be ordered before the Council.

L.a.828  

To Richard Bagot. London. May 23, 1589. Last year James Harrison was apprehended as a seminary priest in the house of Mr. Heath, tenant to Mr. Comberford, who then seized the apparel and linens of Harrison, now a close prisoner. Bagot is to ask Comberford to return these things for Harrison's relief.

L.a.829  

To Richard Bagot. The Court. June 28, 1589. Desire favor for William Warde, especially in the matter of charges for armor, Warde lives mainly in London, and his estate is small.

L.a.830  

To Richard Bagot. Rufford (Roughford). August 12, 1590. About two years ago Richard Ashton, parson of Leigh, made complaint against Richard Derneley that he perverted liege people from their due obedience; Derneley was arrested and bound to the assizes. No other charges having been made against him, nor evidence produced, Bagot is urged to see that he receives justice.

A postscript, Tutbury, Sept, 2, 1590, states why this letter was first addressed to the justices of the assizes.

L.a.831  To Richard Bagot. Tutbury. September 3, 1590.

Wishes him to bestow a buck upon Mr. Rolleston (Roulston) of Rolleston (Roulston). Thanks for his good company at Tutbury and in the forest yesterday.

L.a.832  

To Richard Bagot. Sheffield Lodge. December 8, 1590. Thanks for his letter of condolence and for the affection he bore to the late earl, his father, which Bagot shall find returned by the writer.

L.a.833  

To Richard Bagot. Shifnal. July 23, 1592. Thanks for bucks from the Earl of Essex's park; will later ask him for the like generosity with her Majesty's vension. Will ask Essex for a bulchin and a heifer of his wild breed, of which the earl has too many.

L.a.834  

To Richard Bagot. Eccleshall Castle. August 4, 1592. Wishes him to send a fat buck to Mr. William Caldwell (Caudwell) of Burton, from Sir Charles Cavendish and Mr. Roger Portington, who promised them when they last lay at Sir Charles's house.

L.a.835  

To Richard Bagot. Tutbury. August 5, 1592. Wishes him to bestow a fat buck upon Mrs. Feckenham (Fecknam) of Lichfield.

L.a.836  

To Richard Bagot and other justices of the peace. Worksop. August 19, 1592. Shifnal having suffered a disastrous fire which destroyed their church, and the queen having issued then a license to seek aid the writer asks the addressees to further the collection in Staffordshire. He is especially interested because the town belongs to him.

L.a.837  

To Richard Bagot. Worksop. September 22, 1592. Is deeply grateful to the Earl of Essex for his gift of wild cattle; will soon send men to get them. Will find out what Jobson will do about his debt to the maid.

L.a.838  

To Richard Bagot. Worksop. September 25, 1592. Is sending two men to bring back as many of the wild cattle from the Earl of Essex's park as Bagot is willing to give. Asks Bagot to hire a man to help then, also to provide some domestic cattle to accompany the wild ones in the journey. Expects soon to hear from Jobson.

L.a.839  

To [Richard Bagot]. London. November 1, 1592. Returns a commission by which Bagot is to take a view of the wastes and spoils in the chase of Needwood and the Honor of Tutbury. To further the restoration of the game there, Bagot is asked to find lodging for the man who is to have oversight of the keepers. Copy.

L.a.840  

To George Abell. Sheffield. January 20, 1592/93. Has received a copy of the verdict and asks Abell to certify the same to the Duchy Court and to deal with Sir Humphry Ferrers, Sir Edward Aston, and the writer's “brother Cavendish” for the marking of the 2000 trees. (Copy?).

L.a.841  

To Richard Bagot. The Court at Greenwich. May 5, 1594. The Earls of Essex having granted a free liberty to hunt in Chartley Park, the writer desires that Mr. Nicholas de Witt or the bearer of the letter may be given a buck there. Bagot's endorsement reads: “My Lord of Shrewsbury's letter for a buck in Chartley Park, which I served in my deer parks, 1594.”

L.a.842  

To Richard Bagot. Broadsheet. July 31, 1595. Asks him to bestow a buck upon the bearer in the name of Mr. Boyer, chief gentlemen usher to the queen.

L.a.843  

To Richard Bagot. Hardwick. September 19, 1594. Thanks for his favor in the matter of Tuft, a lewd workman who has not carried out his contract; leaves the matter to Bagot and the other justices, willing to abide by their arbitration.

L.a.844  

To [Walter] Bagot. Sheffield. April 14, [1600 or 1604]. Wants the help of Bagot (sheriff) in evicting the Widow Bagshaw, of Wetton, who holds a farm unlawfully.

L.a.845  

To Walter Bagot (sheriff). Fisherwick. April 15, 1604. Did not dare to bail Mr. [Nicholas] Allen and Mr. [Richard] Perry, because of the nature of the commission. “Morier the Frenchman” is expected soon, and they will then learn more of the matter. It would be safe for Allen and Perry to appear by attorney.

L.a.846  

To Walter Bagot (sheriff). Fisherwick. April 24, 1604. Came to Shenstone hoping to see Bagot but did not; wanted to explain the cause of Allen and Perry, now imprisoned by Bagot. Has left a copy of the citation (which Perry and Allen do not understand); they have been cited to the Admiral's Court.

L.a.847  

To Walter Bagot. Fisherwick. June 11, 1608. In spite of disagreeing as to the meaning of the commission and seeing danger in it, he will still refer all to Bagot's judgment.

L.a.848  

To Walter Bagot. Fisherwick. May 5, 1610. The bearer alleges that he has been forcibly ejected from his farm by his two sons, and since he is known to Bagot, Skeffington asks the latter to join him in the matter.

L.a.849  

To Walter Bagot. Fisherwick. July 11, 1615. The daughter of Saxelby, of Abbots Bromley, ran away to her birthplace, where according to the statute she must be kept if her father is not of ability to keep her. Since Bagot knows Saxelby's ability and understands the statute, the writer has referred those concerned to him.

L.a.850  

To Walter Bagot. Cotes (Cootes), [Leics.]. September 20, 1610. Her stepdaughter Jane has assured her that she will break off the betrothal between herself and Bagot's son Lewis, since it is displeasing to Bagot.

L.a.851  

To Lewis Bagot. March 24, [1609/10?]. Her uncles Samwell and Sanders have not been able to meet. Hears he was at “Wommadam” [Wymondham, Leics.?] and that he is at court with Essex. Sends a box of marmalade; wants Lewis to write.

L.a.852  

To Lewis Bagot. April 14, [1610?]. Sorry to hear that his father is still seeking a wife for him; the candidate of the moment has a great portion; had she herself such a portion, his father would not so much “mislike of” her.

L.a.853  

To Lewis Bagot. April 17, [1610?]. Marvels that she did not hear from him. His “governor” is in great haste, wherefore her hasty scribbling. would like to see him on his way to Heather. Prays that he may be delivered from his troubles.

L.a.854  

To Walter Bagot. September 19, [1610?]. Has heard of such matches, but since this one displeases him she will hear no more of it. She is too grateful to him, her uncle, to show ingratitude for all his love and kindness.

L.a.855  

To Walter Bagot. August 10, 1598. Asks a buck for Mr. Bill, the marshal of Judge Clench, who is now judge of Bagot's circuit. Sends stuff for everyday dresses for his daughter Jane and his niece.

L.a.856  

To Walter Bagot. Aqualate. ca. 1605. Understanding that Bagot's wife is a kinswoman to the Lord Treasurer, asks him to write to the latter about the matter he is taxed with “by that lewd woman, the parson's wife.” She is a notorious scold, has twice been bound to the peace; accused her own brother of felony in order to get his estate.

L.a.857  

To Walter Bagot. Aqualate. March 23, ca. 1610. Protests a privy seal for £10 that was left for him at Aqualate, since he now lies at Shrewsbury and has a privy seal for Salop, which he will pay.

L.a.858  

To Walter Bagot. ca. 1610. Has sold the cord-timber in Sawfield to his brother Waller; his brother William has no right or interest in it.

L.a.859  

To Walter Bagot. Trinity College [Oxford]. January 23, 1608/09. Praises Harvey Bagot's virtues; mentions young Mr. Broughton; is sending an accounting for £23 lately received. Harvey engages in disputations in the common hall.

L.a.860  

To Walter Bagot. Stafford. July 6, 1622. Mr. Worseley was mistaken, not knowing that the undersheriff had attached cattle and made return of his writ charging himself with the money. Mr. Kynnersley undertook that the money should be forborne, but he failed in that. Mr. Worseley supposed the matter was between party and concerned the king. Wishes Bagot to take the matter up with the sheriff [R. Sneyd].

L.a.861  

To Richard Bagot. Berwick. December?, [1578?]. Sir Richard Constable left Berwick. Has not met the lord governor.

Also, on the back is a list of persons to whom F. Shiratt sold wood in 1578, with amounts paid.

L.a.862  To Richard Bagot. Arnold. February 9, ca. 1580.

Has been in Norfolk on business. Means to visit the Earl of Essex at Cambridge. Means to trouble Bagot at his return, as before. Little Walter Devereux sends commendations. Robert Gardner commends him to the Bagots; he is Lord Hunsdon's clerk of the kitchen and much liked.

L.a.863  

To Richard Bagot. Newcastle[-under-Lyme]. January 12, 1591/92. On instruction of the Lord Chief Baron, he has taken recognizance of Thomas Lovatt and Richard Cleyton, both sufficient men, for the appearance of the bearer, and wants Bagot to issue a liberate for this delivery.

L.a.864  

To Walter Bagot. Keele. March 9, 1608/09. Desires to meet with Bagot about the subsidy on March 18. Intends to direct his precept in both their names to Mr. Sergeant for his division. Bagot has added a long list of names, places, and amounts.

L.a.865  

To Richard Bagot. ca. 1590. Though a gentleman by birth, has through evil fortune become destitute. Now lately returned from the sea and having a wound badly “exulcerated,” he calls upon Bagot for help.

L.a.866  

To Richard Bagot. Tillington. July 4, 1570. Notifies Bagot (sheriff) that William Waad, of London, is preparing a levari of a statute to be served on Tillington. Any attempt on the estate will be fruitless and will be strongly resisted.

L.a.867  

To Richard Bagot. [February 1589/90]. Has heard of Bagot's asserting that Bagot was the original family name of the Staffords. This is a lie. He himself knows more about his own lineage than anyone else. Bagots were always vassals to the Staffords; the name comes from “bag of oats.” Bagot's reply is L.a.78.

L.a.868  

To Sir Edward Aston, Sir Edward Littleton, and Richard Bagot, a commissioner for recusants. [1592]. He made search in his liberty of Forbridge but did not find the seminary priest he sought. He broke into a house and found forbidden books and images; wants the commission to search further. He committed Alice Tully, Henry's wife, a recusant and scold. Henry is a drunkard.

L.a.869  

To Richard Bagot. Stafford. December 1594. Asks him to send to the Stafford gaoler to bring thence Tom Foster and the mittimus. He uttered contemptuous language and was born in Shifnal “of a beggarly, deforemd race.”

L.a.870  

To Richard Bagot. Stafford. [1595?]. Stafford's man saw at Blithfield John Harcourt [of Renton] the bastard. Stafford formerly protected this man against the wrath of Simon Harcourt, but now he misleads Stafford's son and promotes the “bawdy unlawful match” with Isabel Forster [later Lady Stafford], whom he now keeps “loosely” at his house. Doubtless he is abusing Bagot with motions for this marriage. Asks Bagot's report.

L.a.871  

To Richard Bagot. ca. 1595. Bagot will find those bad people in Stone Parish, some at Widow Vise's house, some at her son's; he ought to take a large company, well armed, to apprehend them. They have receipted Isabel and Thomas with this money, and he ought to search the house despite “that naughty boy” (Stafford's son).

L.a.872  

To Richard Bagot. Stafford. August 12, 1596. Desires information as to Essex's and the Lord Admiral's success against the foreign enemy; wants to know whether they have invaded the Spanish dominions, where he can address Mr. Justice Broughton, and why Shrewsbury returned so soon to London.

L.a.873  

To Richard Bagot. Stafford. [1596?]. Cannot accept Bagot's kind invitation to hunt in his park, but (since all his own deer have been stolen) would like a buck sent over. Wants to know the truth as to the report that both Essex and the Admiral are at Court.

L.a.874  

To Walter Bagot and Walter Chetwynd, later Sir Walter Chetwynd. Stafford Castle. May 6, 1597(?). Has learned from Mr. Westcote of Handsacre that the addressees have stopped the joining of Handsacre with Rugeley for relief of the poor. Rugeley is sufficient of itself; he hopes they will respect Westcote's reasonable motions.

L.a.875  

To Richard Bagot. Stafford. July 20, 1593. Intends no discourtesy to Bagot, whom he holds in high esteem and of those whose favors he will not be unmindful. Endorsed by Bagot “Mr. Edward Stafford to me for a buck in Beaudesert.”

L.a.876  

To Walter Bagot. Stafford Castle. August 17, [1618]. Understands that Bagot, Sir Thomas Wolseley, and others are to meet with Walter Erdeswicke and Browne the schoolmaster. Asks Bagot to do his aunt [Ursula Erdeswicke] some good; most of the money that Browne owes to Erdeswicke ought actually to be paid to her.

L.a.877  

To Richard Bagot. Stafford Castle. January 26, 1559/60. By the authority of letters from the queen, he orders Bagot to provide for her service one horseman, furnished, to be brought before him at Stafford town on January 30. Endorsed is a list of the horseman's furnishings, with costs, ending “his hire 20s / my geldings.”

L.a.878  

To Walter Bagot and Sir Thomas Wolseley. August 28, 1618. Understanding that they are this day to meet with Walter Erdeswicke and her sister [Ursula] Erdeswicke, she urges that they prevail on Erdeswicke to make some arrangement for his wife's maintenance. He has become impoverished through bad bargains, and the writer has maintained her sister, but cannot continue.

L.a.879  

To Richard Bagot. Stafford Castle. ca. 1593. The bearer [Thos. Forster] is not guilty as charged; a man now in durance has confessed his guilt. This is the case that both she and her son wrote of before.

L.a.880  

To Richard Bagot. Stafford Castle. December 8, ca. 1593/94. The bearer, her son's man, has been wrongfully accused and on mere malice committed by her lord, who desires to hinder the son's affairs. Asks Bagot to take recognizance of him for his appearance, to examine him, and to show him favor because he is a man of substance.

L.a.881  

To Richard Bagot. Blackfriars. June 16, [1595?]. Asks Bagot, as one of the commissioners for recusants, to grant a delay in moving against his nephew Edward Stanford. He knows “how hardly honest minds muzzled and persuaded once in a religion can be brought from it,” but hopes in time this may be done. Is going to move Lady Carey to Sir Edward Aston on this matter.

L.a.882  

To Walter Bagot (at Checkley). Carey Court in the Blackfriars. November 30, 1596. Urges immediate payment of the small sum now overdue to him, also payment of overdue tenths, subsidies, procurations, etc. The Spanish fleet no longer expected in the Groign; the Isle of Wight garrison is discharged. “My lord” [Hunsdon?] expected soon.

L.a.883  

To Mr. Rathbone (curate of Checkley). Blackfriars. March 16, [1596/97]. Has heard of [Richard] Bagot's death, but not from Walter; wants the benefice in his own hands. Mr. Wilbrown wants the house; if Mr. Bagot wants to live there he may, but otherwise the house is not to let. As for the Bible, recommends the Great Bible, since the Geneva type is too fine.

L.a.884  

To Walter Bagot. Blackfriars. April 6, 1598. Has always taken Bagot into his confidence. In dealing with either Mr. Lacon or Mr. Foster, has always referred them to Bagot, whose present choice of Mr. Lacon, Stanford takes as a consent, but would like confirmation.

L.a.885  

To Walter Bagot. Court at Richmond. April 3, 1599. It was understood that the bargain was to be the same as Plaistede's; cannot longer abate £5; hears that reparations have not been made; blames Beardmore for peculations and deceit. Leaves all to Bagot's conscience.

L.a.886  

To Walter Bagot (sheriff). February 14, 1603/04. Is standing for Parliament at the insistence of Lord Paget and others. Understands that Bagot will not execute the writ for the election if he receives it tardily; there have been instances in which sheriffs using this device have been overruled.

L.a.887  

To Richard Bagot. Rocester. July 14, ca. 1590. Gives thanks for the buck sent him last year; if Bagot takes this to mean that he means to beg another, he will be wrong; what he wants is two more.

L.a.888  

To [Walter Bagot?]. West Bromwich. January 17, ca. 1610. His tenant John Turton has been charged with a privy seal of 20s. His small estate makes this impossible, and Bagot is asked to extend lawful favor to him.

L.a.889  

To Richard Bagot. Uttoxeter. March 13, [1594/95]. Bagot's dealing with the writer's kinsman has been such that his attaching of him now is surprising. If Bagot will bail him till the summer assizes the writer will be grateful.

L.a.890  

To [Walter Bagot]. September 2, 1615. Mr. Browne says that if Mrs. Pettit gives notice to the Chancellor of Lichfield that her cause belongs to the Prerogative Court, and if she does this before he sends out process, the chancellor ought not to exact a fee; a letter from Bagot to this effect would be effective.

L.a.891  

To [Richard Bagot]. Brereton. August 28, 1588. Understanding that Bagot has pressed as a trained soldier Thomas Goodfelowe, of Rushton Spencer, asks that the man be discharged because Lord Strange, later the earl of Derby, may require his services.

L.a.892  

To [Richard Bagot]. Cannock (Canck). December 24, [1588?]. His master requires the original warrant for the delivery of Bromley Forge, and will return it shortly to Bagot.

L.a.893  

To Mr. [George] Stone (vicar of Bromley Abbots). January 17, 1610/11. Sends a list of the costs of an action at law; he is entitled to 7s. 10d.

L.a.894  

To Thomas Beardmore. ca. 1615? Has sent, by Starstine the carrier, certain items of material and apparel. An itemized and receipted bill is subscribed.

L.a.895  

To Richard Bagot. The Court. March 4, 1588/89. Bagot's son has done good work as clerk of the peace, there coming many more recusants in to the Exchequer than formerly, when they were winked at by Blackwell. Bagot's own effective work has been noticed by the Lord Treasurer; if he and his son continue diligently, not sparing rich or poor, it will breed a good alteration in their country.

L.a.896  

To [Walter Bagot?]. March 2, ca. 1620. Entreats Bagot's favor for John Ascrofte, of Skelmersdale, [Leics.], a tenant of the Earl of Derby. Subscribed “Richard Travis, being gentleman usher of the dining chamber, with all the rest of my fellows' consent.”

L.a.897  

To Walter Bagot. Rocester. October 7, 1617. Desires to be excused from appearing with his horses at a muster at Lichfield because they are all at soil and can not be fetched, and he had short notice because of the illness of the high constable.

L.a.898  

To Walter Bagot. ca. 1610. Asks for a buck that Bagot had promised, and would be excused for not making a promised visit to Blithfield.

L.a.899  

To Walter Bagot. ca. 1614. Is willing to help her son [Sale?] and her daughter, for which she requires certain sums of money due to her from the addressee. She will let them have £60, but wants her son bound to her son Trew and her daughter Lettice in such a way that she can recover her money at law if necessary; and she wants £8 per annum for herself during her daughter Lettice's life.

L.a.900  

To Walter Bagot. April 30, [1614?]. Her son [Sale?] received £10 from Lyon; she received £10 from Bagot by the hands of her son [Trew?] and Heaton. Has not heard from her son since his return from Newmarket. Her daughter has been chargeable to her but is well placed.

L.a.901  

To Walter Bagot. Wilne, [Derbs.?]. December 1, [1614]. Thanks for giving her son Sale his money, but there should have been £10 more than the £30 over the £100, which would have made his money up to £50. Bagot had £10 of her, and she doubts not she will put him in mind of it when they next meet.

L.a.902  

To Walter Bagot. May 11, ca. 1615. She ought to have received her money from the Earl of Essex at Michaelmas; but Mr. Wingfield (Winkefild) asks her to wait till Lady Day, when she can have it and £5 for the use. Is willing to forgo the money for an annuity of £20 during his life and £10 during hers. Wants Bagot to receive the money if paid. Has not heard from her son.

L.a.903  

To [Walter Bagot]. ca. 1610. Is sending a sword fit for Bagot's wear, which, with hangers, comes to 44s. could get no suitable scarf for under £5 or £6. Thanks for counsel. Smith is to hold office for a year more. The king is still sick and is going to Greenwich.

L.a.904  

To Walter Bagot. Lichfield. October 30, 1614. His mother will give £60 to his brother Sale, he binding a piece of land to pay her or her assigns £8 per year during Lettice's life. His mother intends to write to Bagot asking him to pay Sale £50 of her money; Sale will come for this next Thursday.

L.a.905  

To Walter Bagot. June 12, 1616. Sir Francis Bacon sworn a Privy Counsellor June 9th; Thomas Daccombe, Chancellor of the Duchy, knighted. The Lord Chancellor shall be Earl of Cambridge; Bacon to be a baron and Lord Keeper. What shall be done with our lord and lady prisoners [Somerset?] is not known; they are in a fair way to escape. Pembroke is lieutenant of Needwood. Mr. Harry Leek is to be married. Robert Broughton is a barrister.

L.a.906  

To Walter Bagot. [1616?]. His lordship requires “the country” to meet at Lichfield next Wednesday to dispatch business concerning payment for arms. The earl cannot be present, and Sir Simon Weston will preside.

L.a.907  

To Walter Bagot. [1620?]. Essex intends to travel and has gone to London to prepare; Trew must stay in the country to settle his affairs. His mother expects to see Bagot soon and would borrow a couple of horses.

L.a.908  

To Margaret Trew (his mother). Essex House. February 22, [1620/21?]. Lord Digby gone to the Archduke to treat about the Palatinate; if he is unsuccessful, 30,000 troops will be levied here; the King of Bohemia has 12,000 troops. Mansfield to recover Prague. Sir Giles Mompesson is put out of his patent and must make restitution. Much anger felt against the new viscounts, etc.

L.a.909  

To Richard Bagot. London. July 16, 1591. In expectation of death “this voyage,” explains that he has made a deed of gift to his brother and has left some leases with his wife; leaves his daughter to the Bagots, his son to his father; the son will be well provided for.

L.a.910  

To Richard Bagot. March 10, 1592/93. Has in part corrected the ill husbandry of hay at Chartley; allows three loads to “them,” but Newport formerly allowed but two; cannot endure that a deer should die while the hay is wasted. Sir Edward [Littleton?] is a liar and no gentleman and has sought petty offices for himself to spite Trew.

L.a.911  

To Walter Bagot. ca. 1598. News that “the ladies” are soon due at Chartley has caused uproar. Wants to borrow money. Is sending a gelding for Sir Christopher; Lord Rich expected too.

L.a.912  

To Margaret Trew (his wife). November 29, 1599. It has been rumored that [Essex] has gone to the Tower, but he was visited yesterday at York House by the queen and others. At the pricking of sheriffs the Lord Keeper asked that Walter Bagot be spared, but the Queen replied “that she heard he was an honest man like his father,” and she would not spare him. Mr. Kynnersley, Mr. Arblaster, Mr. Wolverston, and Trew to be sureties for Mr. Chadwick. Has got a warrant for a hind for Christmas and a stag for summer. Lord Rich deals badly with him, but he has good words of Sir Gelly Meyrick. The ladies expected at Essex House on Saturday. No one to be told but Walter Bagot. Her chain cost him £31; he can get £29 10s. for it at any time.

L.a.913  

To Walter Bagot. October 7, 1602. Need forces him to ask repayment of £50; the other £150 can wait.

L.a.914  

To Walter Bagot. ca. 1610. Wants to borrow 20s.

L.a.915  

To Walter Bagot. West Bromwich. March 10, 1612/13. Has collected all but £2 of the aid money for his division; has delivered £43 to Mr. Thomas Worswick; his brother Greves will deliver £8 to Bagot. George Biddell, of Hamstall Ridware, is the greatest defaulter.

L.a.916  

To Richard Bagot. London. July 6, 1594. Alleges that Bagot in 1591 collected on a privy seal £20 which he never paid in to the Exchequer; the receipt has now been given to a Derbyshire gentleman, who now wants his money.

L.a.917  

To Walter Bagot. [1601?]. Bagot may receive a writ for one Floyde, the writer's tenant in Staffordshire, and Vernon requests him, if any writ comes, to notify him, since he wants to discipline Floyde.

L.a.918  

To Walter Bagot. Hodnet. March 17, 1618/19. Asks that his sister Ratcliffe, a poor widow, be exempted from charges for a trained soldier. She lives near Stone, Staffordshire.

L.a.919  

To Richard Bagot. February 22, 1585/86. Her Majesty's profits from the Beaudesert coal mines are too small, probably because of mismanagement. Therefore, as replacement for Mr. Hankin, they have appointed Richard Almond, sometime servant to Mr. Gower, the Lord Paget's steward. Bagot's aid is needed. Signed also by Mr. Beynham.

L.a.920  

To Richard Bagot. Court at Windsor. August 26, 1586. The queen and the lords all appreciate the service Bagot has performed. Sends a warrant for a buck, which is all he could obtain from the Earl of Shrewbusy. Thanks for entertainment.

L.a.921  

To Richard Bagot. Wood Street. June 12, 1592. Walbye is to be apprehended for going about collecting money with forged warrants, for which he has been convicted before. One Nixon, a poor man who has been defrauded by Walbye, has been brought to the notice of the Council.

L.a.922  

To [Sir Edward Littleton]. Court at Richmond. January 11, 1599/1600. Asks appointment of the bearer, Captain Richard Wade, to conduct one hundred troops to Chester. Copy. The identity of the writer is not certain.

Also, a copy of the Queen's precept to the sheriff, Walter Bagot, for musters, January 20, 1599/1600;

a schedule prepared by Sir William Waad and copied by Walter Bagot of the arms and equipment required for each soldier;

and a list of dates for the viewing of troops in the several Hundreds of Staffordshire, [1605?].

L.a.923  To Walter Bagot. [1612?].

Encloses copies of bills, which, he protests are not (as Bagot has charged) fraudulent but are for goods delivered to Bagot's men or to his [late] son Lewis Bagot. Edward Thornes can testify that the writer was at Godwin's house to see Mr. Lewis, but he was gone to court. The bills are for cloth, silk, etc. and tobacco.

L.a.924  

To Richard Bagot. London. June 28, 1588. Lord Burghley grieves for the loss of his daughter. Mr. Greville presses his suit for the Bromley ironworks; they have appointed Bagot, Mr. Littleton, Tavernor, and Powntesse to the commission to survey the woods and works. Great means are made to have Bagot relieved, but Burghley will not consent. The commission may try to sit without him. He will tell Sir Amias Paulet about the woman of Rugeley.

L.a.925  

To Richard Bagot. Westminster. May 13, 1589. Has a lease of the coals and mines at Beaudesert Park and will open a pit or two. Wishes Bagot to send wood to Sneyd (Sneade) and ask “them” to work according to the terms of the lease. Would be rid of Parker, the warrener, who absents himself.

L.a.926  

To Richard Bagot. London. January 31, 1589/90. Has moved Lord Burghley for the planting of copses where Greville has cut timber off, and he agrees. Greville disapproves, fearing the cost will fall on him. Burghley has authorized Bagot, as high steward, to punish those who take deer in the park.

L.a.927  

To Richard Bagot. London. July 25, 1590. Lord Burghley is willing that 20 acres be settled on Mr. Crafte, Fulke Greville's man. Bagot to investigate a report that William Sneyd (Sneade) and John Osborne felled and sold 200 loads of timber. If it is true, Wakering must certify the fact to the Exchequer, since he is the Queen's woodward.

L.a.928  

To Richard Bagot. Bloxwich. January 1, 1592/93. Cannot visit Blithfield because of weariness and the need to return to London. Richard Brassington, the bearer, may be allowed a tree to make a pound at Norton for waifs and strays. He is also to have his allowance for carrying wood and coal due to him as caretaker of Beaudesert House. Burghley says hollies are not to be granted in Cannock Wood, also that some copies are to be taken up.

L.a.929  

To Richard Bagot. London. January 28, 1592/93. Godwyn, the keeper of Bromley Park, makes suit to Lord Burghley for a copyhold left in reversion by Lord Paget. His daughter, Alice Godwyn (who attends the little ladies), is involved. Godwyn promises to surrender the land to Alice.

L.a.930  

To Richard Bagot. The Court at St. James's. March 15, 1592/93. Delivered Bagot's letter to Lord Burghley, but it appears to have been stolen, perhaps by those who favor Taylor against Godwyn. Wishes Bagot to write another and send it to Alice Godwyn or to himself and it will be looked to more carefully. See L.a.960.

L.a.931  

To Capt. Richard Cuney. September 19, 1619. The bearer is sent by Mr. Bagot, who recommends him to fill Cuney's need for a keeper. Will try to send Mrs. Cuney a weaver. See L.a.152.

L.a.932  

To [the Earl of Shrewsbury]. Nonsuch. July 30, 1585. The unseasonableness of the weather having brought hay harvest and corn harvest on together, the musters usual at this time may be deferred until September. The general muster of the shire may be forborne, names only being enrolled and armor viewed. The Queen desires special attention to the providing of horsemen. Copy.

L.a.933  

To [the Earl of Shrewsbury]. Nonsuch. September 26, 1585. Because of the unseasonableness of the harvest, the musters this year are to be taken only by the deputy lieutenants and muster masters, who shall then see to the amending of deficiences.

L.a.934  

To Richard Bagot. The Court. June 27, 1588. Wishes Bagot to show all possible favor to his much-loved kinsman Mr. Greville in a cause that the bearer will explain.

L.a.935  

To Thomas Gresley, later Sir Thomas Gresley, and Richard Bagot. London. February 22, 1588/89. William Dethick, who by appointment of the late Sir Amias Paulet presides over the manor court at Burton, is accused by William Warde, bailiff there. The addressees are to examine and effect agreement or report. Warde may be told that he is suspected of ill affection towards the state because of his “malicing all zealous and religious men.”

L.a.936  

To Richard Bagot. London. January 23, 1589/90. Thanks for forbearance toward Capt. Wilson (the writer's follower) about a debt; asks continuance, explains Wilson's default, and alleges his honesty.

L.a.937  

To Richard Bagot. Court at Greenwich. February 9, 1589/90. Privy seal loans paid last year are to be repaid at the specified times, since many men ignored the privy seals and made no loans. The collectors are to make vigorous attempts to collect the amounts called for and are to certify the lords of the Privy Council of the names of those who refuse.

L.a.938  

To Richard Bagot. Burton-upon-Trent. September 20, 1593. Lord Burghley directs him to bring to the court of Longdon Manor the black book and the book of surveys. He has neither. Matters of tenure may be determined by search of the rentals and court rolls. He was in Sir Amias Paulet's time privy to the assessing of fines, but has not been since.

L.a.939  

To Walter Bagot. P-rrie Hall [possibly, Perry Hall or Pirehill]. January 3, 1603/04. William Lord Paget possessed great liberties formerly enjoyed by the Bishop of Coventry and the Abbey of Burton. The grant lately made by the Queen of the lands forfeited by Thomas, 3rd lord, and now given to his son contains the same liberties undiminished. Undersheriff Ralph Edge can confirm this. The present underbailiff of Burton is Ralph Jackson.

L.a.940  

To Walter Bagot. May 22, 1610. Sends two commissions after the death of his brother Okeover, also warrants by which the juries can be called in several counties. His cousin Eaton is to bring over the evidences. Has paid Bagot's homage, redeemed a bond, and paid other charges, and thus Bagot gets out of the lawyers' hands more cheaply than is usual.

L.a.941  

To Walter Bagot. May 29, 1615. To draw his uncle Kynnersley's answer for Goodwyn, he requires the conveyance between his father and him. Kynnersley hopes to see Bagot at the sessions. Sir Oliver [Cheney] is determined the office shall be at the sessions. Hopes to visit soon, is now involved in Salop. work.

L.a.942  

To Walter Bagot. ca. 1615. Cannot advise Bagot about the Bristow lands without more information and a view of the evidences. Will do all he can to make the journey to London easy and will help at home. The King's fine for body and lands must be had. If the gentlewoman sends up a man, the writer would be certified of her purpose.

L.a.943  

To Walter Bagot. February 21, 1619/20. Since they are already married, suggests that he be got to acknowledge this before the congregation. Then they should be bedded. If he refuses he can be held by force as Bagot's ward. But the boy must visit his mother soon.

L.a.944  

To Walter Bagot. May 31, [1621?]. Has received offers of peace from Sir John Harpur and Sir Oliver Cheney and has told Sir John that Bagot would insist that either party who breaks the articles must “mediate damages.”

L.a.945  

To Walter Bagot. October 17, [1621?]. God amend the causer of these troubles. Bagot may obtain Cheney's land if it is sequestered for outlawry, making application to Sir Henry Townsend of Sir Thomas Chamberlain. Glad to hear of the welfare of cousin Humphrey [Okeover?].

L.a.946  

To Walter Bagot. [1622?]. Has heard that Francis [i.e., Anthony] Kynnersley had died intestate; it will be a prerogative court case, as the deceased had “bona notabilia” in Ackleton [Salop.] and Worcester. Will assist in the Arches.

L.a.947  

To [Walter Bagot]. ca. 1622. He enjoins caution and promises all possible help. Hopes to see Bagot at Easter. Hopes Bagot can make good the letter which Sir Oliver [Cheney] sent. If they can get a verdict, though upon a mistaken office, it is probable the court will hold to it.

L.a.948  

To Walter Bagot. Albrighton, [Salop.]. January 16, 1608/09. Aunt [Dorothy] Okeover is better but has suffered severely. The writer has received Aunt [Lettice] Kynnersley's token; sends greetings to her grandmother [Bagot] and her aunt [Bagot].

L.a.949  

To Walter Bagot. ca. February 1603/04. Received a letter (by Bagot's man) from the Lord Treasurer authorizing the writer to execute the office of escheator of Staffordshire.

L.a.950  

To Walter Bagot. St. Johns. January 20, 1608/09. Since the course proposed by the lords for settling the dispute between Keene and Hill is refused by Hill, possession ought now to be given to Keene, as was intended by the late Earl of Essex.

L.a.951  

To Walter Bagot. St. Johns. February 7, 1611/12. Acknowledges the force of Bagot's argument but wishes to present his own. If Bagot can meet him at Beaudesert House, he hopes they can hit on a satisfactory course.

L.a.952  

To [Walter Bagot]. St. Johns. September 2, 1613. Is returning the commission and Sir Julius Caesar's letter; has informed Mr. Dyot and will inform Mr. Skeffington. Will be present at the time and place appointed by Bagot and Sir Walter Chetwynd. Hopes that the intentions of the Earl of Essex and Mr. Howard will be frustrated.

L.a.953  

To [Walter Bagot]. St. Johns. February 14, 1619/20. There must be a certificate of the arms and munitions for the trained bands.

L.a.954  

To [Walter Bagot]. Yoxall. ca. 1620. Wishes to know who told Bagot that old Crosse and Owen conducted Mr. Mapes (who was murdered) to Needwood. Mr. Skeffington sent word of this information.

L.a.955  

To Walter Bagot. St. Johns. March 26, 1621. Is sending a letter from the Privy Council to the Lord Lieutenant of Staffordshire, together with one from Mr. W. Trew for the execution of the first. Wishes Bagot to sign the warrants for certain hundreds and send out the others himself. Sends also the copies of the Lord Lieutenant's letters to the chief constables.

L.a.956  

To [Walter Bagot]. King's Head in Watling St. February 2, 1603/04. Has received ten marks of Ro[bert] Sherat; Bagot is to receive five more at once and £10 a year later. He is to take surety for the £10; Sherat wants a fortnight to pay the five marks.

L.a.957  

To Walter Bagot. Rugeley (Ridgeley). January 10, 1621/22. An arrangement is considered by which Mr. Goring will supply money to pay Francis Kynnersley's debts. A lease of Kynnersley's lands, now held by Sir Richard Grobham, will be transferred to Goring, any defects in the lease being made good by Kynnersley and his father.

L.a.958  

To Walter Bagot. Rugeley. March 16, 1621/22. Bagot and Sir Walter Chetwynd were desired by the court of quarter sessions to examine into the birth of a bastard to Elizabeth Trafford in Rugeley as she was travelling through.

L.a.959  

To Walter Bagot. Inner Temple, London. January 28, 1622/23. Is sending all the deeds by Bagot's son-in-law Thomas Lane. His son William has already sealed his deed of declaration, and his son Richard must do so, after which Bagot is to seal and subscribe. The deed of William's annuity must be delivered to Richard with a groat for seisin of the rent. Seisin of Richard's annuity must be delivered to himself.

L.a.960  

To Richard Bagot. Cecil House in the Strand. January 30, [1594?]. Desires him to favor John Godwyn (Godwing) in his attempt to get possession of a piece of Lord Paget's land which is his in equity and which he will give to his daughter. See L.a.929-930.

L.a.961  

To Richard Bagot. Court at Greenwich. August 20, 1596. Asks favor for one Christopher Gayner, a younger son now married in Staffordshire, and promises his good offices at court when requested.

L.a.962  

To Walter Bagot. Wollaton [Notts.]. October 8, 1615. Wishes that he could ease the burden of Bagot's loss of wood for glassmaking. Has not heard that Bagot would detain any of the glassmaker's property.

L.a.963  

To Walter Bagot. [1611?]. After the death of his son Lewis, Bagot may get some comfort from considering that Lewis's name and fame live on in the writer's son, Lewis's godson. Goes to London in a week or two, after he holds the county court. He awaits Bagot's commands.

L.a.964  

To Walter Bagot. ca. 1610? The Earl of Essex is to go to Anslow, to his sister Elizabeth, Countess of Rutland, and will attend to Bagot's affairs upon returning.

L.a.965  

To Walter Bagot. Chartley. March 23, ca. 1610. His master, the Earl of Essex, being sick, asks that Bagot will take his place at Wolverhampton.

L.a.966  

To [Walter Bagot?]. Walsall. September 18, 1620(?). Details as to the settlement of an estate of £275 inherited by Mrs. Austen from her former husband.

L.a.967  

To Walter Bagot. Wolseley. March 26, 1619. The high constable of Totmonslow Hundred has received Bagot's warrant; he also earlier received one from Mr. Kynnersley requiring the summoning of all innkeepers, alehouse keepers, and victuallers. Sir Walter Chetwynd and Bagot had previously set a later date.

L.a.968  

To Walter Bagot. February 8, 1620/21. Forwards a proclamation requiring the binding of victuallers to observe lent and fish days; they must render the recognizances. Counts on Bagot to perform the service, conferring with Sir Walter Chetwynd as to Totmonslow Hundred.

L.a.969  

To Walter Bagot. April 14, [1597?]. Edward Yate, after being concealed by his brother at Checkley Parish, was taken and seemed willing to submit to authority. It was ordered by a commission of neighbors that he should pay for the child's nursing and care, but he has not conformed. The matter will come by law before Bagot.

L.a.970  

To Walter Bagot. April 14, [1598?]. The imposition of the poor relief of Rugeley on Pirehill Hundred is burdensome and unjust. Cuttlestone Hundred is no less able to care for their own poor than any other Hundred in Staffordshire.

L.a.971  

To Walter Bagot. August 14, [1600?]. His servant Cope is reported to have threatened to cut Narix's tongue out, and Richard Rusheton is said to report the same. Wolseley's servant Byeland implicates Thomas Plant. Wolseley wants the full truth found; suggests that Sir Edward Littleton bring the parties before him.

L.a.972  

To Walter Bagot (sheriff). August 31, [1600]. Moved to effect an accord between Bagot and Mr. Paget, the writer approached Paget, and he agreed to mediation by two well-disposed gentlemen provided these would solemnly promise to reach a verdict and both parties would be bound to accept it.

L.a.973  

To Walter Bagot (sheriff). September 9, 1600. Mr. Paget is willing to accept Francis Trentham as his man to arbitrate the difference between him and Bagot, but wants both of them to enter into bond to accept the decision. Urges Bagot to choose a man as indifferent as Trentham is.

L.a.974  

To Walter Bagot. October 9, [1600]. Being asked by Paget if, now that his differences with Bagot were settled, Paget might ask a favor of Bagot, Wolseley assured him that he might expect friendship and courtesy. The matter is Paget's desire to restore Bromley forge, which requires permission to dig coals. Such an arrangement would profit Bagot as well as Paget.

L.a.975  

To Walter Bagot. November 4, [1600?]. The bearer, Mr. Whight, is sent by Mr. Felton to learn the manner of Dawe's dealings, reported to be evil. Bagot is to return by Whight a report of what he knows. Whight is more honest than Dawes.

L.a.976  

To Walter Bagot. ca. 1604. The bearer, Powell, is commanded to appear and account for money he received as constable. If the matter can be deferred till Mr. Weston's return from London, all can be settled.

L.a.977  

To Walter Bagot. April 9, 1611. Regrets he is prevented by urgent matters from accompanying Bagot the next day. He is going to lay out 5 on Wolseley Bridge in the summer, having the stone ready and the promise of Bagot's mason.

L.a.978  

To Walter Bagot. Hixon (Hixson). May 27, 1613. Is a commissioner in the cause between Sir Richard Egerton and the writer's cousin Heveningham; otherwise would have ridden to Stafford with Bagot. Has been charged with two horsemen, but at present can spare but one horse and has armor for only one man; hopes Bagot will be lenient.

L.a.979  

To Walter Bagot. September 13, 1613. Mr. William Aston wants a meeting to consider “this mill business” between “the two knights our friends.” The writer himself rides today to consider another matter concerning John Fowke, thence to Burton to consider yet another between Mrs. Langford and Mrs. Radish. Then he will come to Bagot about the mill business.

L.a.980  

To Walter Bagot. ca. 1615. A tenant of his own, named Perat, owes money to one of Bagot's tenants, who has gone to law over it. Wishes Bagot to induce his tenant to desist from suit, for he will receive his money without it. Another tenant of Wolseley's is being troublesome.

L.a.981  

To Walter Bagot. ca. 1615. Will Aston is discontented over the confirmation of the executorship, because he wanted it himself. He is putting pressure on the writer to persuade Bagot to do some things not profitable for Aston's mother.

L.a.982  

To Walter Bagot. ca. 1615. Was angry at learning that Harrison was going on with his foolish suit, but now he is willing to settle. He says that Aberley set him on and offered to share the costs, but now they have fallen out.

L.a.983  

To Walter Bagot. ca. 1615. His tenant Yate, the piper, reports being told by one of Bagot's servants that he, Yate, must go as a soldier to Ireland. Wolseley is certain that Bagot promised otherwise but would be assured. Sir Walter Chetwynd tells him of a great wrong done both to Wolseley and to Bagot, and hopes to confer about it.

To Walter Bagot. [July 13, 1622]. See L.a.165.

L.a.984  To [Walter Bagot?]. Moreton (Morton). April 16, 1613.

Desires to be excused for long silence and absence; his wife has been sick and weak; and now “a lewd device maliciously invented by a right drowsy and mossy owl head” enforces further silence.

L.a.985  

To Walter Bagot. Wolseley. April 25, 1620. Begs to be excused from appointment as a commissioner for Wolseley Bridge, but will contribute. Stone can be obtained at Cutler's Croft, owned by Mr. Ralph Leicester and Mr. Leighe. Asks favor for Richard Somner, a deaf and maimed soldier.

L.a.986  

To Richard Bagot. ca. 1580. Thomas Stringger's debt to Wood is 12s. 4d., and Wood's charges to Bagot's clerk, to Atkins, and to Edward Osborne, and Thomas Nabbes come to 16s. 8d., which he asks Bagot to receive.

L.a.987  

To Richard Bagot. London. October 10, [1576]. Gives directions for the planting of artichoke slips sent by the bearer, news of the Prince of Orange, of Antwerp, and of the Voivode of Transylvania, a Polish duke turned Turk. Gives an account of Frobisher's first voyage to America, just now ended.

L.a.988  

To [the Earl of Shrewsbury?]. Chester. April 5, 1590. The Staffordshire troops delivered to him at Chester by Hastings Gresley were short of the full 200; their furniture and arms were woefully inadequate (being mainly old, rusty, and rotten); the men were “the scum of this world.” Ten have run away since he recieved them. He cannot use any of them. Copy.

L.a.989  

To [Richard Bagot]. London. March 31, 1576. Thanks Bagot for pains in his behalf and asks him to make further effort to persuade Sir Walter Aston to pay him the money so long owed; if Bagot does not object, will bring suit at law if all else fails.

On the back is the draft of a letter from Richard Bagot to [Thomas Gresley(?), later Sir Thomas Gresley], possibly a reply to L.a.515, in which he says, as to the addressee's complaint about Bagot's changing of the course of the river Blith in Colton Lordship, he can show a grant of the right by one of the addressee's ancestors to the abbot of Burton; also other pertinent grants.

L.a.990  To [Walter Bagot?]. Stafford. February 23, 1598/99.

Has learned form Bagot's servant, Edward Watkins, that a murder was committed in one of Bagot's lordships by a servant of Martin Brough. The matter was treated negligently, and the murderer escaped after being entertained by Martin Brough, who knew the fact. The townships of Abbot's Bromley and Bagot's Bromley are to be fined for the escape, and Brough and his people are bound to appear.

L.a.991  

To Walter Bagot. Stafford. May 15, 1615. The sheriff and the undersheriff both absent, the prisoners in Stafford gaol became unruly and dangerous. Finally they broke down walls, got on the roof and untiled it and broke down the battlements. The inhabitants of the town are in fear for their lives. Asks that the deputy lieutenants take immediate action with sufficient force.

L.a.992  

A copy of L.a.991 in Bagot's hand.

L.a.993  

A copy of L.a.991 in Bagot's hand.

L.a.994  

To Lord Paget, Sir Walter Chetwynd, and Walter Bagot. Greenwich. May 18, 1605. Certain persons of Staffordshire having obstinately refused to pay composition for provision of His Majesty's household, the addressees are to take bond for their appearance at Compton House. If any refuse bond, their names are to be sent, that marshals may arrest them. Also signed by three other masters of the King's Household: H.E. Cooke, Sir Mar[maduke] Darell, and Sir Ralph Weldon.

L.a.995  

To Sir Walter Aston, Richard Bagot, and others. London. June 13, 1578. One Grene, lately executed at Tyburn, confessed a certain heinous robbery of John Bourne of Hatherton, Staffordshire. His accomplices (whose names are enclosed [not now present]) have threatened Bourne so that he will not prosecute. Steps are to be taken to insure Bourne's safety and bring the felons to justice.

L.a.996  

To Walter Bagot. Snelston, [Derbs.]. October 13, 1608. The enclosed letter from Lady Corbet shows how little he has accomplished for the poor man. Surveys allow him more than the two kine gate in the park and one acre of meadow. A letter from Bagot may be effective; if not, the Earl of Essex should be asked to interfere.

L.a.997  

To Walter Bagot. Snelston. October 16, 1608. Has read Lady Corbet's letter [L.a.394?] and finds no comfort for the poor man. He ought to have two acres of pasture or the like, but ought to drop the suit if unsuccessful soon. Bagot is to try what he can do, writing a letter to the Earl of Essex.

L.a.998  

To Robert Devereux, Earl of Essex. Snelston. May 19, 1613. Has been charged with a lance, with man, horse, and armor. Being a resident of Derbyshire, where he is also so charged, he begs to be excused in Staffordshire.

L.a.999  

To Richard Bagot. St. James. March 8, 1592/93. The Earl of Essex has made composition with Sir Christopher Blount concerning Uttoxeter Moors, which he wishes to lease to Edward Mastergent, his servant. Bagot is to use his influence to see that the agreement is carried out.

L.a.1000  

To Walter Bagot (sheriff). Wrottesley. November 30, 1599. Asks the continuance in an unspecified office of the unnamed bearer of the letter, also for the office of a “deputy for the breaking up of writs” for John Smith. An addition, by her husband Walter Wrottesley, seconds the request.

L.a.1001  

To Walter Bagot. Wrottesley. May 15, 1599. Commends Bagot for his firmness about John Walter [and the Haughton parsonage]. Has heard of a supersedeas delivered; if this is true he will not give possession to Walter, and Bolde may keep it. At next meeting will explain some aspects of the business.

L.a.1002  

To Walter Bagot. Wrottesley. May 16, 1599. Thanks for Bagot's plain dealing. If Bolde cannot show good cause to the contrary, he will deliver possession to Walter in four or five days. Reply to the draft in L.a.210.

L.a.1003  

To [Richard Bagot (sheriff)]. London. August 24, 1578. Has obtained a writ of extent against Lord Stafford, because of debts and a broken bond, and asks Bagot to execute it.

L.a.1004  

To Walter Bagot. Hampstead, [Staffordshire]. March 19, 1610/11. Sends commission for the subsidy, which Mr. Wrottesley had neglected, and asks that it be sent to Mr. Kynnersley, Sir Edward Littleton, and Sir Walter Chetwynd for execution in their respective hundreds.

L.a.1005  

To [Walter Bagot]. Hampstead. May 25, 1619. Has tried to persuade his cousin Lee to perform Bagot's order in regard to the Widow Morris, but she insists upon having a release from the widow. Would have come to the assizes but has a great cold. If he is unsuccessful himself he hopes Bagot can prevail with his cousin.

L.a.1006  

To Richard Bagot. Charnes. May 17, ca. 1575. Is returning a writ of privy seal unopened, with a long account of his misfortunes and poverty, including the disastrous marriage of his son, which brought him no penny. Hopes Bagot can find some remedy.

L.a.1007  

To [the Earl of Essex?]. Writtynd(?) ca. 1590? Beasts belonging to the Widow Tethe did much damage in Newton Lordship, but he has returned them to her after impoundment and has allowed her two beasts gate free. Copy.

L.a.1008  

[Addressee unnamed]. ca. 1590? Will try to raise the money requried by a privy seal. The addressee's man is not content with the £15 offered him, and further talks must be arranged.

L.a.1009  

To Richard Brandereth (the Chancellor of Lichfield's servant). Stafford. September 4, 1592. In compliance with an order to commit recusants to safe custody, they have summoned those of ability and have committed some. Appended lists state dispositions of nine men, and name fifteen not apprehended.

L.a.1010  

To Walter Bagot. [1598?]. Sir Brian is going to Biddulph to paint the scutcheons and wants to know if they are to be on paper or on buckram. Of the twelve scutcheons, six ought to be of Adderley and Thirkell, six of Adderley and Bagot. [The mother of Ralph Adderley (d. ca. 1598) was a Thirkell, his first wife a Bagot.]

L.a.1011  

To [the Privy Council. 1600.] Because time was too short to assess, collect, and deliver the £90 demanded by their letter of January 9 last, for the furnishing and arming of three horses, the sum was paid by Walter Bagot. Help is asked in the recovering of assessed amounts from a few who refused to pay. Doubtless the reply to L.a.740. Copy in W. Bagot's hand.

L.a.1012  

To [an unnamed lord]. Throwley. July 11, 1620. [Possibly from Robert Meverell]. Hears of his cousin Bagot of new directions for the levying of money in every hundred. Is sending a note of what is already gathered. There are few men of 100 marks and scarce 50 in the whole hundred. Hopes the present amount will suffice. Copy endorsed by Walter Bagot.

L.a.1013  

To [Walter Bagot?]. Strand. London. March 17, 1620/21. His lordship, [the Earl of Essex], wants warrants to go forth for musters at once, the foot to exercise in Lichfield in two sections in April, the horse elsewhere in the same week. The letter referred to is probably L.a.755.

L.a.1014  

To his “sister” lady [Catherine] Shirley from [Sir Edward Bagot, bart.]. ca. 1670? Will be prevented from kissing her hand this spring; hopes to do so next summer.