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