Corpus Christi College Cambridge / PARKER-ON-THE-WEB M.R. James, Descriptive Catalogue of the Manuscripts in the Library of Corpus Christi College, Cambridge 1912 MS 114B Stanley: Misc. I TJames: vac. 's Correspondence, Volume 2

Parker's Correspondence Codicology: Paper, mm 312 x 218 (12.5 x 8.5 in.), pp. 966 numbered. Bound in two volumes. 114A, containing nos. 1-176, pp. 1-498. 114B, containing nos. 177-342, pp. 499-966. N. B. All the letters in this volume, except where mention is made of the contrary, were written to Dr. Parker[] after his promotion to the see of Canterbury. Foliation: ff. i-ii + pp. 499-672 + 672a-673a + 673-686 (687-688 missing) + 689-692 (693-694 missing) + 695-708 + 708a-709a + 709-830 (831-840 missing / transposed) + 841-844 + 844a-t + 845-852 + 855-858 + 853-854 + 859-928 (929-930 missing) + 931-966 + ff. iii-iv. Language: English, Latin and Greek.

Contents: 177. 499-500 Letter from Nicholas Robinson[] to Matthew Parker[] Letter from Robinson of Bangor[], desiring the archbishop to confirm a lease he had granted of the parsonage of Witney[], dated Bangor[] 12 June, 1567 p. 500 blank

178. 501-502 Letter from Rowland Merrick[] to Matthew Parker[] Letter from Merick [], that he had sent the archbishop a book with the names, &c. of every beneficed person within his diocese, dated Bangor[] 7 May, 1561 Strype, Parker I p. 508 ch. XVIII[Strype 1711] p. 502 blank

179. 503-504 Letter from Nicholas Robinson[] to Matthew Parker[] Letter from Robinson bishop of Bangor[], that he had sent the archbishop a copy of part of Eadmerus[]' history, and hoped shortly to have the remaining part transcribed for him: he also acquaints his grace that there are no faithful monuments of antiquity to be found in [], and desires him to recommend the son of Mr. Fletcher[] his principal register to All-Soul's college Oxford[], dated Bangor[] 7 October 1567 Strype, Parker I p. 509 ch. XVIII[Strype 1711]. See MS 341[CCC341] p. 504 blank

180. 505-505 Letter from Richard Cheney[] to William Cecil[] Letter from R. Cheney[] to Mr. secretary Cecill[]; - he desires that more preachers might be sent abroad, and complains of the queen's takers [purveyors] who had seized a quarter of his wheat; and gives an account of a dispute about the pronunciation of Greek, concerning which he tells a pleasant story, dated Halford[] in Warwickshire[] April 16, 1561 Parker, Correspondence XCVIII note[Bruce and Perowne 1853]

181. 506-506 Letter from William Cecil[] to Matthew Parker[] Letter from secretary Cecill[], recommending Dr. Cheney[] to the archbishop Parker, Correspondence XCVIII[Bruce and Perowne 1853]

182. 506-506 Letter from Richard Cheney[] to Matthew Parker[] Letter from Cheney [], recommending the son of sir John Baskerville[], dated Gloucester[] 3 February 183. 507-508 What rents profits and commodities every bishop of Gloucester[] have received

184. 509-510 Declaration of Anthony Kitchin[] A writing signed by Kitchin bishop of Landaff[], in which he promises to maintain the established religion, and to tender the oath of supremacy to all persons receiving office ecclesiastical or temporal within his diocese, which oath the queen had allowed him longer time to consider of, before he should be required to take it, dated 18 July, I Elizabethae p. 510 sender

185. 511-512 Letter from Hugh Curwen[] to Matthew Parker[] Letter from Curwin [], thanking the archbishop for giving up his option, dated Bainton[] 22 November 1567 p. 512 blank

186. 513-514 Letter from Hugh Jones[] to Matthew Parker[] Letter from Jones bishop of Landaff[], requesting that he may be permitted to appear by proxy in convocation and parliament, dated Matharne[] 20 September 1566 p. 514 blank

187. 515-516 Letter from Richard Davies[] to Matthew Parker[] Letter from Davies bishop of St. Asaph[], excusing his not coming to town about his translation on account of his bad health, dated Wryxham[] 18 April 1561 Parker, Correspondence XCVII[Bruce and Perowne 1853] p. 516 blank

188. 517-518 Letter from [] to Matthew Parker[] Letter from T. Davies bishop of St. Asaph's[], desiring to have a dispensation to hold the rectories of Eston[] and Crome[] in commendam, dated St. Asaph's[] ultima Augusti 1566

189. 519-520 Letter from James Pilkington[] to Matthew Parker[] Letter from Pilkington [], recommending George Hargreves[] and Wight of St. John's[], as proper persons either of them to have the vicarage of Rachedale[], and complaining of many things in the diocese which wanted Parker, Correspondence CLXVIII[Bruce and Perowne 1853]

190. 520-522 Letter from James Pilkington[] to Matthew Parker[] Letter from the same, recommending a person to the archbishop, dated Awklam[] 23 August 1563 p. 521 blank p. 522 address

191. 523-524 Letter from William Downham[] to Matthew Parker[] Letter from Downham bishop-elect of Chester[], desiring the archbishop to grant his chaplain William Pascho[] a dispensation to hold two livings, dated from the court 2 May, 1561 p. 524 blank

192. 525-526 Letter from William Downham[] to Matthew Parker[] Letter from the same, desiring the archbishop to grant a dispensation to Ralf Vincent[] to hold the rectory of Smeton[], tho' not in orders, dated Chester[] 26 March, 1565 p. 526 blank

193. 527-528 Letter from John Best[] to Matthew Parker[] Letter from Best [], desiring the archbishop to renew his dispensation for holding Rumald church[] in commendam, dated April 9, 1567 Strype, Parker I p. 509 ch. XVIII[Strype 1711] p. 528 blank

194. 529-529 Letter from [] to Matthew Parker[] Letter from Grindall bishop of [], desiring the archbishop to grant a licence for non-residence to Thomas Walker[] parson of Shadwell[] in Essex[], dated London[] 23 February 1567 Parker Society, Grindall, no. XLVII[Nicholson 1843]

195. 530-530 Letter from Edmund Grindal[] to Matthew Parker[] Letter from the same, requesting the same favour for John Woolton[], dated London[] 2 July, 1568 Parker Society, Grindall, no. L[Nicholson 1843]

196. 531-532 Dispensation granted to W. Martin[] Dispensatio concessa W. Martin[] ad tenendam rectoriam de Shilbrooke[] in diocesi Exon.[] per quinquennium i Decembris 1564 p. 532 blank

197. 533-536 Dispensation granted to Thomas Williams[] Dispensatio concessa Thomas Williams[] notho ad beneficia ecclesiastica de Lan Edy[] et Llan Lowghin[] retinenda vel quaevis alia accipienda 21 Septembris 1561 p. 536 blank

198. 537-346 Letter from [] to Matthew Parker[] Literae Ioannis Foxii[], ut concedatur ei quadragesimalis vescendi licentia, data Londini[] 7 Februarii Parker, Correspondence CLXXII[Bruce and Perowne 1853] pp. 538 - 546 blank except for addresses on some pages

199. 547-548 Letter from William Cecil[] to Matthew Parker[] Letter from Mr. secretary Cecill[], that it is her majesties pleasure, that the archbishop should grant a dispensation to the scholars of Winchester[] touching the observation of Wednesday as a fish-day, dated Westminster[] March 14, 1564 Parker, Correspondence CLXXVII[Bruce and Perowne 1853] p. 548 blank

200. 549-550 Dispensation granted to Cambridge University[] Talis dispensatio concessa academiae Cantabrigiensi[]

201. 550-551 Confirmation of dispensation granted to Cambridge University[] Confirmatio ejusdem per reginam

202. 552-552 Letter of thanks to Matthew Parker[] for dispensation granted to Cambridge University[] Literae academiae, in quibus gratias agunt academici pro dispensatione sibi concessa, datae 11 kalendas Decembris 1564 Parker, Correspondence p. 235 note[Bruce and Perowne 1853] , Strype Appendix 32[Strype 1711]

203. 553-553 Letter from William Downham[] to Matthew Parker[] Letter from Downham [], recommending the son of sir Thomas Gerrard[] of to the archbishop for a dispensation to hold a living, dated Chester[] 4 October 1567

204. 554-554 Letter from William Alley[] to Matthew Parker[] Letter from Alley [], desiring the archbishop to grant a like dispensation for four years to William Germyn[] a scholar of Oxford[], dated Exeter[] 9 April 1567

205. 555-556 Letter from [] to Matthew Parker[] Letter from Parkhurst bishop of [] that he had received the archbishop's commission to proceed upon the articles exhibited by the parson of Heningham[] and his parishioners; that several persons in his diocese who had taken dispensations from the faculties for orders had altered the words non suffraganei to vel suffraganei particularly one Simpson[] of Norwich[]; that Tredar[] late vicar of Wesenham[] wanted to resume a benefice which he had resigned by proxy, and which he [the bishop] had conferred on Kindersley[] of Norwich[], he therefore prays that the proxy then in the hands of an officer of the arches may be sent down to him: dated Norwich[] 29 January 1568

206. 557-559 Dispensation granted to Gilbert Berkeley[] Dispensatio concessa Gilberto Barkely episcopo Bathon. et Wellen.[] ad tenend. beneficium ecclesiasticum in commendam

207. 560-560 Certificatio medici quod Ioannis Martin[] propter infirmam suam valetudinem piscibus vesci non possit

208. 561-566 Dispensation granted to William Simpson[] Dispensatio concessa Willelmo Simpson[] ad sacros ordines suscipiendas pp. 562 - 566 blank except for addresses on some pages

209. 567-568 Letter from John Spottiswoode[], [] and John Craig[] to Matthew Parker[] and [] Letter from Mr. John Spottiswood[] superintendant of the Lowthean, Mr. John Knox[] and Mr. John Craig[] ministers of Edinburgh to the archbishops of Canterbury and York, desiring them to publish a citation in their respective provinces for Anne Gordane[] to appear before the session of Edinburgh[], dated Edinburgh[] February 10, 1563 Parker, Correspondence CLVII[Bruce and Perowne 1853]

210. 569-570 Act of the general assembly of the kirk of Scotland[], dated 29 December 1563 Act of the general assembly of the kirk of Scotland[] to the same purpose, dated 29 December 1563 Parker, Correspondence CLVII note [Bruce and Perowne 1853] p. 570 blank

211. 571-574 Letter from Matthew Parker[] to William Cecil[] Letter from the archbishop to Mr. secretary Cecill[], desiring his advice as to what regard should be paid to the above request of the general assembly, dated April 14 Parker, Correspondence CLIX (note)[Bruce and Perowne 1853] pp. 572 - 574 blank except for addresses on some pages

212. 575-576 Letter from William Cecil[] to Matthew Parker[] Letter from secretary Cecill[], that he had sent the archbishop a form of prayer drawn up by the , and that orders had been dispatched to the earl of Warwick[] to surrender New-Haven[] Parker, Correspondence CXXXVI[Bruce and Perowne 1853] p. 576 address

213. 577-578 Letter from William Cecil[] to Matthew Parker[] Letter from the same, recommending sir Henry Lee[] to the archbishop, dated Wyndsor[] 24 September 1569 Parker, Correspondence CCLXXII[Bruce and Perowne 1853] p. 578 blank

214. 579-580 Letter from Sir [] to Matthew Parker[] Letter from sir William Petres[], that he had sent the queen's commission directed to the archbishop and others, to draw up statutes for Christ-Church Oxford[], dated Greenwich[] 6 June, 1566 Parker, Correspondence LXXXII[Bruce and Perowne 1853] p. 580 blank

215. 581-582 Letter from [] to Matthew Parker[] Letter from Dr. N. Wootton[], recommending Mr. Anthony Rush[] to be schoolmaster at Canterbury[], dated Canterbury[] ultima June 1561 Parker, Correspondence CIII and note [Bruce and Perowne 1853] p. 582 blank

216. 583-586 Letter from Matthew Parker[] to Nicholas Wotton[] The archbishop's answer Parker, Correspondence CIII and note [Bruce and Perowne 1853] pp. 584 - 586 blank except for addresses on some pages

217. 587-588 Letter from Sir William Petre[] to Matthew Parker[] Letter from sir William Petres[], that he had sent the archbishop a letter and articles received from Germany[], which her majesty desires him to consider, dated Greenwich[] 14 July, 1560 Parker, Correspondence LXXXII[Bruce and Perowne 1853] p. 588 blank

218. 589-592 Letter from William Cecil[] to Matthew Parker[] Letter from Mr. secretary Cecill[], thanking the archbishop for his advice concerning the appeasing the controversy about Christ's descent into hell, and expressing his concern at a commission the queen was minded to put forth to enquire into the waste of the clergy thro' the whole realm, dated Westminster[] 12 September 1567 Parker, Correspondence CCXXXIV[Bruce and Perowne 1853] pp. 590 - 592 blank except for addresses on some pages

219. 593-594 Letter from G. Rogers[] to Matthew Parker[] From G. Rogers[], desiring the archbishop to grant a dispensation to John Deker[] to hold a prebende: dated from the court 19 December 1559 p. 594 blank

220. 595-596 Letter from Thomas Parry[] to Matthew Parker[] From Thomas Parry[], desiring that William Forde[] may have the parsonage of Cleve[] in the county of Gloucester[], dated from the court 26 August 1559 p. 596 blank

221. 597-598 Letter from Sir John Mason[] to Matthew Parker[] Letter from sir John Mason[], desiring that the students of New-College[] may be treated with lenity in hopes of their future conformity, dated May 12, 1562 p. 598 blank

222. 599-600 Letter to Matthew Parker[] concerning Dr. Baskerville[] Letter from - - , desiring that Dr. Baxtervyle[] may be released from his imprisonment on his promise of conformity, dated November 20, 1562 Parker, Correspondence p. 171 note[Bruce and Perowne 1853]

223. 601-608 Letter from Matthew Parker[] to Nicholas Bacon[] Letter from the archbishop to the lord-keeper in favor of Dr. Baxtervyle[] Parker, Correspondence CXXIV[Bruce and Perowne 1853] pp. 602 - 608 blank except for addresses on some pages

224. 609-610 Letter from Sir Francis Knollys [] to Matthew Parker[] Letter from sir F. Knollys[], desiring the archbishop to persuade Edward Chamber[] to subscribe, and wishing the archbishop success in his good enterprize against the enormities still retained in the queen's closet [probably the use of the crucifix] dated from the court 13 October 1559 Parker, Correspondence LXVII[Bruce and Perowne 1853] p. 610 blank

225. 611-616 Letter from Abraham Cave[] to Matthew Parker[] Letter from Abraham Cave[], desiring the archbishop to call before the high commission court John Marshall[] and Mary wife of John Kempe[] for living together in adultery: dated from the Savoye[] 18 February 1567 pp. 612 - 616 blank except for addresses on some pages

226. 617-618 Letter from James Boleyn[] to Matthew Parker[] Letter from James Boleyn[], desiring the archbishop to grant sir Robert Payne[] parson of Salington[] in [] a dispensation for non-residence and for holding two benefices, dated April 27 p. 618 blank

227. 619-620 Letter from Edward Warner[] to Matthew Parker[] Letter from Edward Warner[], desiring that Christopher Southes[] might be admitted by proxy to the prebend of Ofgoodby[] in the church of Lincoln[]; dated from the tower of London[] 22 July, 1560 p. 620 blank

228. 621-622 Letter from Sir Robert Tyrwhitt[] and Sir Nicholas Throckmorton[] to Matthew Parker[] Letter from Robert Tyrwhyt[] and N. Throkmorton[] in favor of Thomas Darbie[]; dated London[] 28 September 1569 p. 622 blank

229. 623-624 Letter from Henry Radcliffe[] to Matthew Parker[] Letter from Henry Radclyff[], desiring the archbishop to grant Edward Crofte[] a scholar of Cambridge[] a dispensation to hold a benefice for seven years; dated from the court 8 July, 1568 p. 624 blank

230. 625-625 Letter from Sir George Howard[] to Matthew Parker[] Letter from sir George Howard[], recommending Mr. Beard[] vicar of Greenwich[] to the archbishop: dated from the court 11 October 1563 Parker, Correspondence CLI and note[Bruce and Perowne 1853]

231. 625-626 Letter from Matthew Parker[] to Sir George Howard[] The archbishop's answer Parker, Correspondence CLI and note[Bruce and Perowne 1853] p. 626 blank

232. 627-636 Letter from Sir Thomas Gresham[] to Matthew Parker[] Letter from sir Thomas Gresham[], desiring the archbishop to institute the bearer to the living of Great Massingham[] in Norfolk[]; dated London[] 25 May, 1567 pp. 628 - 636 blank except for addresses on some pages

233. 637-638 Letter from Sir William Butts[] to Matthew Parker[] Letter from sir William Butts[] to Dr. Parker[] (when master of C.C.C.C.) recommending two young persons and their tutor to him: dated from the court 19 May, 37 Henrici VIII p. 638 blank

234. 639-640 Letter from Sir William Butts the younger[] to Matthew Parker[] Letter from sir William Butts[], son to the former, desiring the archbishop to maintain Marmaduke Wood[] in the possession of the living of Wissingset[] in Norfolk[], against one Watesone[], who was already possessed of the livings of North Walsham[] and Erpingham[], and who wanted to obtain it from the archbishop; dated [] ultima Januarii 1567 p. 640 blank

235. 641-644 Letter from Dr J. Smith[] to Matthew Parker[] Letter from Dr. J. Smith[], desiring that Tristam Swadell[] might have leave to return to Cambridge[]: dated Monthall[] February 5 pp. 642 - 644 blank except for addresses on some pages

236. 645-645 Letter from Edmund Wyndham[] and others to Matthew Parker[] Letter from Edmund Whyndham[] and others, desiring the archbishop to grant unto John Toundshend[] a dispensation to hold the living of Eastwell[] in [] for a longer time, without taking priests orders: dated 6 August 1567

237. 646-654 Letter from R. Hopton[] and others to Matthew Parker[] Letter from R. Hopton[] and others, desiring that one Master Lawrens[] may have his licence restored to him, as he was the only preacher between Blyburgh[] and Ipswich[], dated 27 October 1567 Parker, Correspondence CCXXXVI[Bruce and Perowne 1853] Signatures of the letter are pasted on p. 646. Letter starts on p. 647 pp. 648 - 654 blank except for addresses on some pages

238. 655-656 Letter from J. Bourne[] to Matthew Parker[] Letter from J. Bourne[], desiring the archbishop to give credit to the bearer Mr. Allen[], in what he should relate of some things that required reformation; dated from the castle of the Holte[] 10 February 1562 p. 656 blank

239. 657-660 Letter from [] to Matthew Parker[] Letter from Thomas Wrothe[], recommending Mr. Bewlie[] parson of Racheford[] a suitor for the living of South-church[], dated Ratcheford[] 16 July, 1562 pp. 658 - 660 blank except for addresses on some pages

240. 661-661 Letter from Warham St Leger[] to Matthew Parker[] Letter from Warham Sentleger[], that he had remitted the archbishop thirty pounds: dated Leeds[] 13 April 1560 Parker, Correspondence LXXVIII and note[Bruce and Perowne 1853]

241. 662-662 Letter from Matthew Parker[] to Warham St Leger[] The archbishop's answer Parker, Correspondence LXXVIII and note[Bruce and Perowne 1853]

242. 663-664 Letter from [] to Matthew Parker[] Epistola Gualteri Haddon[], data pridie nonas Julii Parker, Correspondence CLXVI[Bruce and Perowne 1853] p. 664 blank 243. 665-668 Letter from Henry[] - to Matthew Parker[] Letter from Henry[] - - , desiring to have a licence to eat flesh, dated Sherland[] the 17 February 1563 pp. 666 - 668 blank except for addresses on some pages

244. 669-670 Letter from Thomas Josselyn[] to Matthew Parker[] Letter from T. Josselyn[], he thanks the archbishop for his kindness towards his son John Josselyn[], and desires his acceptance of a doe and two cygnets: dated Newhall-Josselyn[] 21 November 1560 p. 670 blank

245. 671-674 Letter from G. Somerset[] to Matthew Parker[] Letter from G. Somerset[], recommending a servant to the archbishop, dated Badmondisffelde[] in Suffolk[] February 8, 1559 pp. 672 - 674 blank except for addresses on some pages

246. 675-676 Letter from Henry Doyle[] to Matthew Parker[] Letter from Henry Doyley[], thanking the archbishop for granting his son leave to visit him: dated Pondhall[] 12 March 1560 p. 676 blank

247. 677-678 Letter from Thomas Kempe[] to Matthew Parker[] Letter from Thomas Kempe[], desiring the archbishop to grant his licence for the marriage of his daughter with Thomas Shurleye[], dated Olente[] in [] February 8, 1560 p. 678 blank

248. 679-684 Letter from Henry Crisp[] to Matthew Parker[] Letter from Henry Cryspe[], desiring to have a lease of Cheslett-park[], dated Thanet[] January 30 pp. 680 - 684 blank except for addresses on some pages

249. 685-686 Letter from Walter Haddon[] to Matthew Parker[] Epistola Gualteri Haddon[], data Brugis[] 3 kalendas Augusti 1565, de victoria in Turcas Aschami Epistolae 1703, p. 444[Ascham 1703]

250. 689-690 Letter from Thomas Seckford[] to Matthew Parker[] Letter from Thomas Sekford[] that it was the queen's pleasure that the widow of Allen[] her late chaplain and minister of Clyffe[] should have xx marks yearly out of that benefice: dated from the court p. 690 blank

251. 691-692 Letter from Thomas Seckford[] to Matthew Parker[] Letter from the same, desiring that Mr. Wendye[] archdeacon of Suffolk might have a prebend of Norwich[], dated from the court June 21, 1561 Parker, Correspondence C[Bruce and Perowne 1853] p. 692 address 252. 695-700 Letter from John Mann[] to Matthew Parker[] Epistola Io. Mann[], data Madrid[] 4 Novembris 1566, quod impetraverat immunitatem religionis et securitatem ab omnibus molestiis sed sibi soli; famulis suis negabatur pp. 696 - 700 blank except for addresses on some pages

253. 701-702 Letter from Richard Masters[] to Matthew Parker[] Letter from Richard Masters[], desiring that his brother who did not conform in apparel might be suffered for a short time: dated Greenwich[] 8 June, 1566 p. 702 blank

254. 703-706 Letter from - to Matthew Parker[] on a matrimonial cause Letter from - on a matrimonial cause, dated from the court May 8 pp. 704 - 706 blank except for addresses on some pages

255. 707-710 Letter from Richard Masters[] to Matthew Parker[] Letter from Richard Masters[], recommending a person from the earl of Leicester[]; dated Hampton-court[] November 1 pp. 708 - 710 blank except for addresses on some pages

256. 711-712 Letter from Gilbert Gerrard[] to Matthew Parker[] Letter from G. Gerrerd[], desiring the archbishop to protect Latham[] fellow of Merton- College Oxford[], who was in danger of losing his fellowship; dated 29 December 1567 Parker, Correspondence CCXXXVIII note [Bruce and Perowne 1853] p. 712 blank

257. 713-714 Letter from Gilbert Gerrard[] to Matthew Parker[] Letter from the same, desiring the archbishop to dispense with the decree that he had made, that three of the seniors of Merton-College[] should be priests; dated London[] 21 June, 1568 Parker, Correspondence CCL and note[Bruce and Perowne 1853] p. 714 blank

258. 715-716 Letter from Matthew Parker[] to Gilbert Gerrard[] The archbishop's answer to the last letter, in which he expresses his surprize that out of twenty fellows of Merton-College[] there should not three be found disposed to enter into orders, and declares that he cannot in conscience recall his decree: dated Croydon[] June 21 Parker, Correspondence CCL and note[Bruce and Perowne 1853] p. 716 blank

259. 717-720 Letter from Matthew Parker[] to Gilbert Gerrard[] The archbishop's answer to Gerrerd[]'s former letter, that the fellows of Merton[] accused Latham[] of many heinous crimes: ultima Decembris Parker, Correspondence CCXXXVIII[Bruce and Perowne 1853] pp. 718 - 720 blank except for addresses on some pages

260. 721-722 Letter from F. Allen[] to Matthew Parker[] Letter from F. Allen[] enclosing letters from the council, dated Havering[] 15 July, 1568 p. 722 blank

261. 723-723 Letter from John Tamworth[] to Matthew Parker[] Letter from John Tamworth[], recommending William King[] M.A. of Cambridge to the archbishop's service: dated from the court 24 May; with a note written by the archbishop that he had received him as his chaplain 21 June, 1565

262. 723-724 Letter from John Tamworth[] to Matthew Parker[] Letter from the same, desiring that his kinsman [Ralph Lever[]] may have the archdeaconry of Northumberland[] p. 724 blank

263. 725-726 Letter from Thomas Heneage[] to Matthew Parker[] Letter from T. Heneage[], desiring the archbishop's interest to procure a lease from All- Soul's College Oxford[] for the widow Forster[]; dated from the court 11 May, 1568 Parker, Correspondence CCXLIV and note[Bruce and Perowne 1853] p. 726 blank

264. 727-728 Letter from Thomas Heneage[] to Matthew Parker[] Letter from the same, that Mrs. Foster[] had not yet been able to procure the lease, chiefly thro' the opposition of the warden; dated from the court 30 May, 1568 Parker, Correspondence CCXLIV and note[Bruce and Perowne 1853] p. 728 blank

265. 729-732 Letters from Matthew Parker[] to the warden of All Souls College, Oxford[] Two letters from the archbishop, one to the society, dated Croydon[] June 11, 1568, the other to the warden, dated Lambeth[] May 12, in recommendation of Mrs. Forster[]'s suit Parker, Correspondence CCXLIV and CCXLVIII[Bruce and Perowne 1853]

266. 733-734 Letter from Richard Goodrich[] to Matthew Parker[] Letter from Richard Goodrick[], petitioning that a dispensation may be granted to the son of the widow Sparkes[] to hold an ecclesiastical benefice; dated Stolmmere[] July 29, 1560 Parker, Correspondence CCXLIV and CCXLVIII[Bruce and Perowne 1853] p. 734 blank

267. 735-740 Letter from Richard Goodrich[] to Matthew Parker[] Letter from the same, recommending a person for orders: dated White-friers London[] March 30, 1559 pp. 736 - 740 blank except for addresses on some pages

268. 741-742 Letter from Thomas Wotton[] to Matthew Parker[] Letter from Thomas Wotton[], congratulating the archbishop upon his promotion, and desiring to be appointed his high steward: dated Bocton-Malherbe[] 30 July 1559 The letter contains a wax seal on p. 741 p. 742 blank

269. 743-744 Letter from William Crowmere[] to Matthew Parker[] Letter from William Crowmere[], recommending Mr. Simon Clerke[] to be one of the preachers of Christ-Church Canterbury[], dated Tunstalle[] 27 July, 1560 p. 744 blank

270. 745-750 Letter from John Tufton[] and Thomas Wotton[] to Matthew Parker[] Letter from John Tufton[] and Thomas Wotton[], recommending Edward Peckham[] school- master at Egerton[] for holy orders, dated 5 May, 1565 pp. 746 - 750 blank except for addresses on some pages

271. 751-752 Letter from W. Cotton[] to Matthew Parker[] Letter from W. Cotton[], excusing his not having waited on the archbishop on account of his sickness, and promising the payment of the money he owed him: dated Panfyde[] July 15 p. 752 blank

272. 753-754 Letter from Thomas Hales[] to Matthew Parker[] Letter from Thomas Hales[], mayor of Canterbury and others, about the examination of a person p. 754 blank

273. 755-756 Letter from - Coleby[] to Matthew Parker[] Letter from - Coleby[], on the matrimonial cause between Mr. Fry[] and his wife p. 756 blank

274. 757-758 Letter from Thomas Scott[] to Matthew Parker[] Letter from Thomas Scott[], that he had sent Christopher Warrener[] the late anchorite to the archbishop; dated Scott's-Hall[] August 4 p. 758 blank

275. 759-760 Letter from William Crisp[] to Matthew Parker[] Letter from William Cryspe[], that he had sent the archbishop a dozen and half of guiles from the lord-warden, dated 15 June, 1565 p. 760 blank

276. 761-764 Letter from John Agmondisham[] to Matthew Parker[] Letter from John Agmondisham[], desiring that William Atherton[] may be permitted to keep his living of Corfe[], as he was ready to resign that of Easthersley[] to him [John Agmondisham] according to the archbishop's decree, dated London[] 28 May, 1565 pp. 762 - 764 blank except for addresses on some pages

277. 765-766 Letter from Richard Pate[] to Matthew Parker[] Letter from Richard Pate[], desiring the archbishop's interest to procure from the queen the presentation to the parsonage of Bewster[] in Gloucestershire[] for his kinsman Thomas Pyrrye[], the present incumbent Mr. Jenyns[] being willing to resign, dated Lambhuth[] 14 May, 1562 p. 766 blank 278. 767-768 Letter from Roger Manwood[] to Matthew Parker[] Letter from Roger Manwood[], desiring the archbishop to give a living to Nicholas Coner[]: dated Gravesend[] January 4 Parker, Correspondence CCLIX and note[Bruce and Perowne 1853] p. 768 blank

279. 769-770 Letter from Matthew Parker[] to Roger Manwood[] The archbishop's answer, declining to comply with his request Parker, Correspondence CCLIX and note[Bruce and Perowne 1853] p. 770 address

280. 771-774 Letter from Robert Doyley[] to Matthew Parker[] Letter from Robert Doyley[], vindicating himself from the accusation of having taken away the lead of the chancel at Islip[]: dated Islip[] 23 September pp. 772 - 774 blank except for addresses on some pages

281. 775-778 Letter from Thomas Stoughton[] to Matthew Parker[] Letter from Thomas Stoughtan[], desiring the archbishop's acceptance of a doe; dated December 7, 1567 pp. 776 - 778 blank except for addresses on some pages

282. 779-784 Letter from John Goldwell[] to Matthew Parker[] Letter from John Goldwell[], about transcribing a book, dated Goldwell[] 3 June, 1568 pp. 780 - 784 blank except for addresses on some pages

283. 785-786 Letter from John Southwell[] to Matthew Parker[] Letter from John Southwell[], desiring the archbishop to excuse his appearing before him to give account of the effects of Mr. Tolyes[] his testator on the 23 of that month, as he was the same day to attend the queen's eschetor at Bury[]: dated Ipswich[] September 16, 1560 p. 786 blank

284. 787-788 Letter from William Swerder[] to Matthew Parker[] Epistola Gulielmi Swerderi[], in qua se excusat quod archiepiscopum nondum adiisset p. 788 blank

285. 789-792 Letter from Simeon Steward[] to Matthew Parker[] Letter from Symeon Styward[], desiring the archbishop to give the living of little Barton[] in Suffolk[] to his kinsman, which he [Styward] had promised him, thinking he had purchased the patronage with the manor, tho' he had since found the next presentation was in the archbishop, dated Lakynfield[] June 20 pp. 790 - 792 blank except for addresses on some pages

286. 793-794 Letter from John Boxall[] to Matthew Parker[] Letter from Boxall[], thanking the archbishop for his kindness to him when confined in his house, and for the leave he had obtained of removing to Bromleigh[]: dated Bromleigh[] July 13 p. 794 blank 287. 795-796 Letter from William Cecil[] and Thomas Parry[] to Matthew Parker[] Letter from secretary Cecill[] and Thomas Parry[], signifying to the archbishop the queen's pleasure, that he should tender the oath to Dr. Boxall[], and deprive him if he refused taking it: dated from the court November 2, 1559 Parker, Correspondence LXXI[Bruce and Perowne 1853] p. 796 blank

288. 797-798 Letter from Richard Cheney[] to Matthew Parker[] Letter from Richard Cheney[], about his preaching at Worcester[], dated Halford[] 24 January 1560 p. 798 blank

289. 799-800 Letter from Francis Babington[] to Matthew Parker[] Letter from Francis Babington[], vice-chancellor of Oxford, to the archbishop and other ecclesiastical commissioners, thanking them for their recommendation of Lawrence Umphryde[] to be lady Margaret[]'s reader of divinity, and informing them that every thing had been done according to their directions, dated Baliol-College[] June 12, 1560 p. 800 blank

290. 801-810 Letter from Thomas Wilson[] to Matthew Parker[] Epistola Thomae Wilson[], in qua gratias agit archiepiscopo, quod illius beneficio Stochiensis[] ludi constitutus est moderator, et dicit se non potuisse adhuc invenire apud bibliopolas novum testamentum Colinaei[] typis excussum: data Louanii[] 8 Septembris 1560 pp. 802 - 810 blank except for addresses on some pages

291. 811-812 Letter from Miles Spencer[] to Matthew Parker[] Letter from Miles Spencer[] chancellor of Norwich, that he had according to order given notice thro' the whole diocese for all persons to receive the communion at the ensuing Easter; and that he had sent the 's election of their new bishop, and complains of an inhibition issued out against him from the court of audience for having enjoined penance to one Thomas Reve[] for living in adultery, dated Norwich[] April 18, 1560 p. 812 blank

292. 813-814 Letter from Richard Taverner[] to Matthew Parker[] Letter from Richard Taverner[], that he had received a writ under the privy-seal, to lend the queen C£. which he had it not in his power to do: dated Wodeaton[] 6 February 1562 p. 814 blank

293. 815-818 Letter from John Caius[] to Matthew Parker[] Letter from Dr. Caius[], that he had sent the archbishop his answer to the Oxford book, and desires his opinion of it: dated Cambridge[] April 8, 1567 Strype, Appendix 55[Strype 1711] and Parker, Correspondence CCXXIX[Bruce and Perowne 1853] pp. 817 - 818 blank except for addresses on some pages

294. 819-820 Letter from John Story[] to Matthew Parker[] Letter from John Storye[], offering to take the oath, and desiring to be set at liberty p. 820 address 295. 821-824 Letter from Peter Lysly[] to Matthew Parker[] Letter from Peter Lysly[], desiring the archbishop to admit his claim of being register of the diocese of Canterbury[]: dated Canterbury[] ultima Martis, 1568 pp. 822 - 824 blank except for addresses on some pages

296. 825-826 Letter from Weston[] to Matthew Parker[] Letter from Weston[], recommending Christopher Rochell[] to be deputy register of the court of audience: dated London[] July 21 p. 826 address

297. 827-830 Letter from David Lewes[] to Matthew Parker[] Letter from David Lewes[], recommending a person to be admitted proctor, dated London[] July 7, 1561 pp. 828 - 830 blank except for addresses on some pages

298. 841-842 Letter from Thomas Martin[] to Mr. Lark[] Letter from Thomas Martin[] to Mr. Lark[] recommending Mr. Westall[] to be appointed a public notary p. 842 blank

299. 843-844b Certificate of the character and abilities of Thomas Hawkin[] for the office of a notary public Certificate of the character and abilities of Thomas Hawkin[] for the office of a notary public, signed by sir Richard Bede[] and Dr. Gybon[], dated 8 June, 10 Elizabethae pp. 844 - 844b blank except for addresses on some pages

300. 844c-844d Letter from Immanuel Tremellius[] to Matthew Parker[] Epistola Immanuelis Tremellii[] ad archiepiscopum de libro quem editurus erat, data Francofurdi[] 16 Septembris 1568 Parker, Correspondence CCLV[Bruce and Perowne 1853] p. 844d blank

301. 844e-844f Letter from [] to Matthew Parker[] Letter from Thomas Goodwyn[] , that they had hitherto been hindered in the reformation of their statutes by sundry and weighty business, but hoped to proceed in it after Easter, dated Canterbury[] 25 January 1567 p. 844f blank

302. 844g-844h Letter from Thomas Becon[] to Matthew Parker[] Letter from Thomas Becon[] prebendary of Canterbury, that he had sent the archbishop an old monument worthy to be preserved and embraced for the antiquities sake, namely an exposition upon the gospels of St. Mark[] and St. Luke[], with all the epistles of St. Paul[] both in Latin and English, dated Canterbury[] The MS. referred to must be MS 32[CCC032] in this library p. 844h blank

303. 844i-844j Letter from [] to Matthew Parker[] Epistola doctoris Perne[], collegii D. Petri praepositi, in qua orat archiepiscopum, ut beneficium ecclesiasticum daretur filio magistri Egerton[], data Cantabrigiae[] 21 Junii, 1565 p. 844j address

304. 844k-844l Letter from Thomas Herle[] to Matthew Parker[] Letter from Thomas Herle[] warden of Manchester, complaining of the troubles raised by Mr. Darker[] a puritanical preacher p. 844l blank

305. 844m-844n John Baret OCarm[], Acknowledgement of the queen's supremacy Acknowledgement of the queen's supremacy by John Barret[] p. 844n blank This is J. Barret, of the at Cambridge[], who wrote MS 124[CCC124] etc. He left his books to Norwich[], and died 1563. Cooper, Ath. Cant. I 224[Cooper and Cooper 1858] (H. P. S.)

306. 844o-844p Letter from Thomas Cooper[] to Matthew Parker[] Letter from Thomas Cooper[] dean of Christ's church Oxford, thanking the archbishop for his favour and protection, and desiring the continuance of them: dated 4 January 1568 Parker, Correspondence CCXL note [Bruce and Perowne 1853] p. 844p blank

307. 844q-844t Letter from David Lewes[] to Matthew Parker[] Letter from David Lewes[], desiring the archbishop to grant Whettel[] a kinsman of lady Pembroke[], and a student of Oxford, a dispensation to hold a prebende in the church of St. Asaph[], dated London[] 6 July, 1562 pp. 844r - 844t blank except for addresses on some pages

308. 845-848 Letter from Dr William Bill[] to Matthew Parker[] Letter from Dr. W. Byll[] , desiring that Dr. Hardeman[] and Mr. Alveye[] might not be absent from Westminster[] during the time of their residence, as it would occasion great infamy for disorder in that new college; and relating what passed between sir William Petres[] and himself about the appointment of preachers in such dioceses as lacked : dated from the court 8 July, 1560 Parker, Correspondence p. 119, 120 note[Bruce and Perowne 1853] pp. 846 - 848 blank except for addresses on some pages

309. 849-850 Letter from Thomas Cole[] to Matthew Parker[] Letter from Thomas Cole[] archdeacon of Essex, about a person who had forged the archbishop's hand p. 850 blank

310. 851-852 Letter from [] to Matthew Parker[] Letter from William Day[] provost of Eton, desiring the archbishop to send his letters of recommendation to Eton-college[] in favour of William Smith[] of Cambridge, dated 23 January 1561 p. 852 blank

311. 853-854 Letter from Matthew Parker[] to the provost and fellows of [] The archbishop's letter to the college, recommending Mr. Smith[] to be elected fellow there: dated Lambeth[] January 25 Parker, Correspondence CXVII[Bruce and Perowne 1853] p. 854 address

312. 855-860 Letter from Francis Mallett[] to Matthew Parker[] Letter from [] dean of Lincoln, vindicating himself from the charge brought against him that he had preached unsound doctrine about the number of the sacraments: dated Lincoln[] March 24 pp. 857 - 858 blank except for addresses on some pages

313. 861-862 Letter from Hugh Turnbull[] to Matthew Parker[] Letter from Hugh Turnbull[] prebend of Wells, about the payment of his tenths, dated Canterbury[] May 5, 1566 p. 862 blank

314. 863-864 Letter from Gregory Dodd[] to Matthew Parker[] Letter from Gregory Dodd[], desiring that none might be allowed to reside at Exeter[] but such as were preachers, dated Exeter[] 11 April 1560 p. 864 blank

315. 865-866 Letter from the dean and chapter of Peterborough[] to Matthew Parker[] Letter from the dean and chapter of Peterborough[], desiring they might be excused contributing towards the rebuilding of St. Paul's[] on account of their inability, dated 11 June, 1562 p. 866 blank

316. 867-874 Letter from William Turner[] to Matthew Parker[] Letter from William Turner[], desiring the archbishop would further his obtaining a supersedeas to the commission for appointing new delegates in the cause between sir John Goodman[] and himself pp. 868 - 874 blank except for addresses on some pages

317. 875-876 Letter from the dean and chapter of Canterbury[] to Matthew Parker[] Letter from the dean and chapter of Canterbury[], recommending John Taylor[] for priests orders, dated February 2 p. 876 blank

318. 877-878 Letter from James Calfhill[] to Matthew Parker[] Letter from James Calfehyll[], thanking the archbishop for a dispensation to hold two livings, dated Bocking[] 17 November 1567 p. 878 blank

319. 879-882 Letter from William Bill[] to Matthew Parker[] Letter from William Byll[] dean of Westminster and master of Trinity college Cambridge, acquainting the archbishop that the mastership of Katherine-hall[] is vacant by the resignation of Mr. Cosen[], and desiring him to recommend a successor pp. 880 - 882 blank except for addresses on some pages 320. 883-886 Letter from Lawrence Nowell[] to Matthew Parker[] Letter from Lawrence Nowell[] dean of Litchfield, in favour of Mr. Walker[] and John Belshawe[] who had promised conformity: dated Litchfield[] June 2, 1567 pp. 884 - 886 blank except for addresses on some pages

321. 887-888 Letter from Thomas Cole[] to Matthew Parker[] Letter from Thomas Cole[] archdeacon, in favour of Mrs. Grigby[] in a matrimonial cause: dated from out of Essex[] 20 June, 1567 Parker, Correspondence p. 303 note[Bruce and Perowne 1853] p. 888 blank

322. 889-892 Letter from Matthew Parker[] concerning Jane Grigby[] Letter from the archbishop to - - , directing enquiry to be made into Mrs. Grigby[]'s case: dated Lamhithe[] July 3, 1567 Parker, Correspondence CCXXXII[Bruce and Perowne 1853] pp. 890 - 892 blank except for addresses on some pages

323. 893-896 Letter from R. Carew[] to Matthew Parker[] Letter from R. Carewe[], desiring the archbishop to grant Mr. Lloyd[] his permission to proceed proctor: dated from the Savoye[] October 30, 1568 pp. 894 - 896 blank except for addresses on some pages

324. 897-900 Letter from John Aylmer[] to Matthew Parker[] Letter from John Ælmer[] , that he had no historical MSS. but would shortly send him the 's comment upon the old testament, dated Lincoln[] 3 November 1567 The MS. may be MS 55[CCC055]. Aylmer[] had promised it to Parker[] before. Strype, Parker I 511 ch. XVIII[Strype 1711] pp. 898 - 900 blank except for addresses on some pages

325. 901-902 Letter from John Kermall[] to Matthew Parker[] Letter from John Kermall[], recommending a person to the archbishop, dated Oxford[] November 25, 1567 p. 902 blank

326. 903-908 Letter from Laurence Humphrey[] to Matthew Parker[] Letter from Lawrence Humfrey[] president of Magdalen-college Oxford, recommending a member of Christ's Church[] to the archbishop, and desiring him to give orders for a public fast: dated Oxford[] November 29 pp. 904 - 908 blank except for addresses on some pages

327. 909-912 Letter from [] to Matthew Parker[] Letter from John Warner[] warden of All-Soul's to Dr. Yale[] dean of the arches, recommending John Tukey[] to be appointed dean of Law, dated Oxford[] 5 December 1562 pp. 910 - 912 blank except for addresses on some pages

328. 913-914 Letter from Alexander Nowell[] to Matthew Parker[] Letter from Dr. Nowell[] dean of St. Paul's, concerning the opinion of the schoolmen as to the words of consecration Parker, Correspondence CXCII[Bruce and Perowne 1853] p. 914 blank

329. 915-918 Letter from Matthew Hutton[] to Matthew Parker[] Letter from Matthew Hutton[], that he should come and preach at court as required: dated February 22, 1564 pp. 916 - 918 blank except for addresses on some pages

330. 919-920 Letter from Robert Beaumont[] to Matthew Parker[] Letter from Robert Beaumont[] master of Trinity-college Cambridge, desiring a dispensation to eat flesh, dated Cambridge[] ultima Februarii p. 920 blank

331. 921-922 Letter from Henry Siddall[] to Matthew Parker[] Letter from Henry Syddal[] of Christ's Church, desiring he might be excused bringing up the statutes himself: dated Oxford[] June 11, 1560 p. 922 blank

332. 923-926 Letter from Edward Leeds[] to Matthew Parker[] Letter from Edward Leed[], master of Clare-hall, that the had at the archbishop's request ratified and confirmed a deed relating to their college: dated Clare- hall[] April 8, 1562 pp. 928 - 934 blank except for addresses on some pages

333. 927-934 Letter from Thomas Bingham[] to Matthew Parker[] Epistola Thomae Bingham[], in qua orat archiepiscopum ut beneficium ecclesiasticum daretur juniori Egerton[]: data Cantabrigiae[] 11 kal. quint. 1565 pp. 928 - 934 blank except for addresses on some pages

334. 935-936 Letter from Antonio del Corro[] to Matthew Parker[] Epistola Antonii Corrani Hispallensis[], quod miserat filiis archiepiscopi duos libros Gallicos a se conscriptos in gratiam Antwerpiensis ecclesiae[], in qua pastoris munere olim erat functus, data Londini[] 16 Januarii 1568 Parker, Correspondence CCLX[Bruce and Perowne 1853] p. 936 blank

335. 937-938 Letter from James "Ληχαίος" (White?) to Matthew Parker[]

̓Επιστολ̀ η ̓Ιακ́ ωβου το̑ υ Ληχαίου πρ̀ ος τ̀ ον ἀρχιεπίσκοπον p. 938 blank

336. 939-940 Letter from Laurence Humphrey[] to Matthew Parker[] Epistola Laurentii Humfredii[] ad archiepiscopum et episcopum Londinensem, quod socii collegii cujusdam noluerunt eligere eum in munus ei a praelatis designatum: data Oxoniae[] 17 Septembris

337. 941-950 Letter from George Ackworth[] to Matthew Parker[] Epistola Georgii Ackworthii[] de ratione studiorum suorum, data Cantabrigiae[] 10 calendas Aprilis 1560 Ending on pp. 941-943: 944-950 are blank

338. 951-952 Letter from Edward Gascoigne[] to Matthew Parker[] Letter from Edward Gascoyn[], desiring that his pension may be assured to him by deed from the bishop and chancellor of Norwich, dated Norwich[] 29 January 1566 p. 952 blank

339. 953-954 Letter from Richard Grafton[] to Matthew Parker[] Letter from Richard Grafton[] concerning a book that he was printing Parker, Correspondence CCXXVI[Bruce and Perowne 1853] p. 954 blank

340. 955-960 Petition of Dr. Gascoigne[] Petition of Dr. Gascoyne[], humbly offering to prove his innocencye and to purge himself of every crime objected against him, if the bishop of Norwich would either restore him to his former office of chancellorship, or fulfill the promise he made to the duke of Norfolk with restitution of charges and damages sustained by the said Dr. Gascoyne: dated 13 December 1566 pp. 956 - 960 blank except for addresses on some pages

341. 961-964 Letter from Walter Tempest[] to Matthew Parker[] Letter from Walter Tempest[] (the ignorant curate as Strype terms him of St. Ægidius Cripplegate) to Mr. Pierce[] almoner to the archbishop, dated 5 June, 1563 Strype Appendix 20[Strype 1711] pp. 962 - 964 blank except for addresses on some pages

342. 965-966 Petition of Lawrence Hayward[] and Alice[] his wife, relating to a suit they had with Henry Knight[] Petition of Lawrence Hayward[] and Alice[] his wife, relating to a suit they had with Henry Knight[] about some lands that they held of the manor of Lambeth[] p. 966 blank

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