worth, for 20 years, at a rent of £6. 108., 9 qrs. of wheat and 1 qr. of malt. pp. 252-284.

'An alienation graunted of this lease recorded a litle after' [f. 289]. 170 (see Thick black book, n. 288). Same date. Lease to Eliz“. widow to Wm. Huntley of Cambridge, of a tenement and garden in 5 the Round parish, for 40 years, at a rent of 258. 4d. pp. 284, 285.

171 (see 143). Same date. Lease to the same, of Millington manor, for 20 years, at a rent of £5. 68. 8d. and 8 qrs. of wheat. pp. 286-288.

172. 26 June 28 Eliz. Lease to Jo. Harwood of Cambridge cook, 10 (on consideration that he shall rebuild the Bell'), of a tenement in S. Clem. parish, for 40 years, at a rent of 208. pp. 288, 259.

173. 25 June 28 Eliz. lease [n. 169]. pp. 259, 290.

Licence to Jo.

Rooper to alienate his

174. 29 June 28 Eliz. Lease to Rob. Streinsham of Ospringe 15 gent., of all such housinge and rooms and garden heretofore reserved for the chantry priest of Ospringe as heretofore were occupied by Jo. Coldwell M.D., also of land in Ospringe, for 20 years, at a rent of 40s. and 3 qrs. of wheat, 1 bu. malt. pp. 290-292.

175. Same date. Lease to Edw. earl of Rutland, of Lillingdale 20 in Millington parish Yk., for 20 years, at a rent of 10s. pp. 292, 293. 176. 30 June 1586. Latin letter to lord Burghley. p. 294.

Shall always trouble him till their occasions cease, or he repents of his kindness. One Master Greenstrete a neighbour cut down part of Ospringe wood. He is now dead. They must proceed either against 25 his widow or his heir (a ward of the queen's). Beg him to propose to the widow to deposit the sum in question, and leave the decision to him. Some friends of theirs report that Mrs Francke widow of Stantsteade Herts, intends to give property to the annual value of 100 marks to some college. Beg his lordship to bend the widow's wavering 30 and straying thoughts (incertae et aberrantes viduae cogitationes) to S. John's. He sees that they are as hardly content with receiving as he with giving. [Joyce Frankland widow appears to be meant. Her endowment went to Caius coll. See Documents relating to the univ. and colleges of Cambr. 1852. 11. 384]. 35

177. 28 June [1586]. Testimonial for orders to Edw. Bindles M.A. p. 294.

Follows bp. Howland's consent to this and several other sealings. p. 295.

178. 4 Oct. 28 Eliz. Lease to Abrey Leyman of Stathorne Leic. 40 gent., of S. John's wood in Tuxforth, for 20 years, at a rent of £3. 68. Sd. pp. 295, 296.

179. 6 Febr. 29 Eliz. Lease to Margery widow of Jo. Oliver of Cambridge, of a messuage in the n. end of Bridge street, with a kitchen on the other side of the street, for 20 years, at a rent of 188. 4d. 45 pp. 297, 298.

180.

Same date. Lease to Wm. Hynson jun. of Fourdham yeoman, of Bassingburne manor there, for 20 years, at a rent of £14. 138. 4d., 9 qrs. of wheat, 11⁄2 qrs. of malt. pp. 298-300.

181. 14 Febr. 29 Eliz. Lease to Wm. Aphugh of Cambridge 5 yeoman, of 2 messuages and a garden in S. Sepulchre's there, for 40 years, at a rent of 36s. 8d. pp. 300–302.

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182. 20 Feb. 29 Eliz. Lease to Jo. Warren of Much Bradley yeoman, of a tenement and land there, for 20 years, at a rent of £8. 13s. 4d., 12 qrs. of wheat, 14 qrs. of malt. pp. 303–305.

183. Same date. Lease to Ol. Flinte of Cambridge burgess and Joan his wife, of the pondyard containing 4 acres and 8 ponds on the backside of S. Clement's, for 20 years, at a rent of 53s. 4d. and 4 pikes, 2 of 8 in., 2 of 16, 2 on 6 May, 2 on Whitwednesday. pp. 305-306.

184. Same date. Lease to Audrey late wife of Wm. Payne of Cambridge, of the stone house in S. Sepulchre's parish on the n. corner of St. John's lane with stables, gardens, etc., for 20 years, at a rent of 458. pp. 307, 308.

185. Same date. Lease to the same, of a messuage in Newnham 20 and land in Cambridge, Newnham and Graundcetour, for 20 years, at a rent of 288. 8d., 2 qrs. of wheat, 2 bushels of malt. pp. 308–310. 186. 21 Feb. 29 Eliz. Lease to Wm. James of Cambridge gent., of Harlestone land in Chesterton, for 20 years, at a rent of 30s., 2 qrs. of wheat, 3 bushels of malt. pp. 310–312.

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187. 19 Apr. 29 Eliz. Lease to Martin Saunderson of Much Bradley yeoman, of Watkins farm at Wight there, and a tenement and pasture called Fridays, a little close called Chiltewicke and goodalemeade, for 20 years, as a rent of £4. 18d., 6 qrs. of wheat, 1 'cowmbe of malt. pp. 312-313*.

30 188. 3 Apr. 29 Eliz. Lease to Jonas Wyborowe of Weston Colvill husbandman, of Brownes farm there, for 20 years, at a rent of 268. 8d., 1 qr. 11⁄2 cowmbe of wheat, 3 bushels of malt. pp. 314-316.

189. Same date. Lease to Jo. Hopkin of Cambridge labourer, of a tenement with a garden in Harlestones lane S. Clem., for 40 years, 35 at a rent of 68. 8d. pp. 316, 317.

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190. 4 Apr. 29 Eliz. Lease to Tho. Neede of Cambridge labourer, of a tenement and garden in Harlestones lane, between those occupied by Jo. Hopkin and widow Frauncis, for 40 years, at a rent of 68. 8d. pp. 318, 319.

191 (see 205*). Same date. Lease to Tho. Gyll of Cambridge draper, of two houses in Trin. parish over against the church on the N., for 40 years, at a rent of 26s. 8d. and 2s. to the churchwardens. pp. 319-321.

192. 20 Apr. 29 Eliz. Lease to Christ'. Hodson of Cambridge 45 gent., of a messuage in S. Giles' and S. Peter's, with houses, barns

and lands in Cambridge, Coton and Newhenham, for 20 years, at a rent of £4, 12 qrs. of wheat. pp. 321-323.

193. 2 May 29 Eliz. Licence to Ri. Simnell of Colchester, exor. of Wm. Coleman of Thorrington, to alienate Coleman's lease to Jo. Nicolson of Thorrington for 17 years. p. 324.

194. 12 May 29 Eliz. Lease to Tho. Toolye of Horningseye yeoman, of a tenement, stable and land there, for 20 years, at a rent of 12s. 6d., 7 bushels of wheat. pp. 325, 326.

195. 15 Mar. 158. 'Copie of a lettre sent from Pocklington Schoole.' p. 327.

A Dowman scholarship vacant, 'whearof we receaued no knowledg from you according to the composition betwixt you and...D. Dowman, which as we ar informed by Mr Alvey one of the felowes...was by reason of the oversight and negligence of Sir Hammon [Tho. Hammond co. Yk. Dowman scholar 5 Nov. 1579] late scholler in the said place.' 15 As the coll. desires Pet. Gyll ['Ego Petrus Gill Eboracensis admissus sum discipulus pro Doctore Dowman.' Scholars' admissions 8 Nov. 1586] late of Pocklington school to be admitted 'we ar contented that for this tyme you do vse your owne pleasures therin, trusting that from henceforth the schollers of our schoole will better remember their 20 dewties and othe in geving you knowledg, so that ther shalbe no such omission.' Signed: "Thomas Dowman. Roger Sotheby. Robt. Fawcett. Alex. Smith. Thomas Fallowfeild.'

196. 16 June 29 Eliz. Lease to Tho. Godlington of Ramerwicke yeoman, of the manor there, for 20 years, at a rent of £4. 8s. 10d., 25 63 qrs. wheat, 2 bushels of malt. pp. 328-330.

197 (see 226). 10 Jan. 30 Eliz. Lease to Jo. Drablesse of Triplowe yeoman, of the manor and lands there (reserving to the coll. the hall for its use in time of sickness and at other times according to its pleasure), for 20 years, at a rent of £7. 28. 1d., 103 qrs. of wheat, 30 2 bushels of malt. pp. 331-333.

"This lease was written agayne and sealed afterwardes from Septemb. 27 next followinge the date hereof.'

198. 14 (or 19) June 29 Eliz. [altered into 11 May 30] Eliz. Lease to Jo. [Frauncis marg.] Bottom of Much Paxton yeoman, of 35 lands there, for 20 years, at a rent of 20s. 8d., 13 qrs. of wheat, bushel of malt. pp. 333-336.

199. 5 July 1587. Letter of attorney to Jo. Robinson B.D. and Jo. Palmer M.A., fellows, to solicit and receive gifts and legacies for the coll. p. 337.

200.

p. 338.

Aug. 1587.

Letter from the bailiffs of Shrewsbury.

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By the death of Ri. Atkys (21 July) the third mastership is vacant. Jo. Meighen and Jo. Baker the first and second master have given advertisement of the vacancy. Whereas the legitimate son of a 45

burgess is to be preferred, they refer to the consideration of the coll. Wm. Baily B.A. son of Jo. Baily gent. a free burgess. Signed 'Thomas Shearer. Dauid Lloud.'

201. 9 Aug. 1587.

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The college reply. p. 338.

(Master's consent given by letter 8 Aug.) The bailiffs to the college. p. 339.

Great sums needed for repairs, and for building a library and gallery in a convenient place now to be purchased. Request consent of the coll. Signed as before. [This follows 203 in the book. See above, p. 408 l. 3].

203. 11 Sept. The coll. to the same.

p. 339.

Consent to the taking from the stock remanent so much as shall suffice for repairs, and for the purchase of a library and gallery for the use of the school.

204. Richemond 7 Nov. 29 Eliz. Hammon to be fellow. pp. 339, 340.

Queen's letter for Humfr.

The bp. of Ely's fellowship will shortly be vacant, and is in the queen's gift sede vacante. Nominates Humfr. Hammon M.A., any statute notwithstanding. [See above, p. 291 1. 7].

205. 2 Apr. 1588. Letter from Sir Fras. Walsingham. p. 340. Sir Wm. Fitzwilliams lord deputy of Ireland has chosen Harrison a fellow to be with him. Not knowing when he can place him in Ireland, or how he will like the country, he has petitioned her majesty that he may retain his fellowship while absent there. The queen has given orders to that effect. (Leave granted). See above, p. 290. 1. 13. 205*. 11 May 30 Eliz. Licence to Tho. Gill to alienate to Ri. Baynebridge of Cambridge vittaler his lease n. 191. pp. 340, 341. 206. 12 May 1588. Letter of attorney to Fras. Snell B.D. fellow, to solicit gifts and bequests. p. 341.

207. 28 Nov. 30 [sic for 31] Eliz. Lease to Edw. Scamler M.A. late fellow, of messuages and lands in Howlebeache, Whapeloode, Gedneye, for 20 years, at a rent of £8. 178. 6d., 13 qu. of wheat, qu. of malt.. pp. 341-343.

'Written agayne afterwardes.' See n. 225.

208. 28 Nov. 31 Eliz. Lease to Hen. Hickman D.C.L. late fellow, of Elverlande manor, and other land at Ospringe, for 20 years, at a rent of £7. 58. 5d., 9 qu. of wheat, 2 bushels of malt. pp. 343-345.

9 Oct. 1588 the lease was granted by the majority of the 16 resident seniors, but the president delayed the sealing till the reckonings between the coll. and Dr Hickman were ended.

209. Same date.

lease. p. 345.

Licence to Dr Hickman to alienate the above

210 (see 217). Same date. Presentation (Lat.) of Fra. Snell B.D. fellow to Thorrington rectory, vacant by the retirement of Wm. 45 Baileye clk. p. 346.

211. 20 July 30 Eliz. Foundation of Thos. Conye. pp. 346349.

Tho. Coney of Bassingthorpe Linc. esq. gives two annuities, one of 278. the other of 388. 8d, both issuing from a messuage and lands in Whissendine Rutl., to be paid in the coll. hall on, or within 20 days of, 5 Mich. [p. 347], the 278. to be paid yearly during his life and for 30 years after his death; to be spent in fires in the coll. hall at night on the morrows after Allhallows, S. Tho., Candlemas and the B.A. commencement respectively; 28. to be bestowed for each fire, and for the maker id., in all 8s. 4d. ; on each of the said four nights 38. 8d. to be IO bestowed on 'the poore schollers commonlie called the poore sysers... so that yf they be eleven mease to every mease 4d., And yf they be more or lesse the summ 38. 8d. to be bestowed in victualls, and to be equallie distributed amongst the said poore Sysers'; for the 4 nights 148. 8d. Also that everie of the said nights, when the said fiers shalbe 15 made...the value of 12d. shalbe bestowed...amongst the said poore sysers at ther drinkeinge or bever...at after supper, about 7 or 8 of the clocke in the eveninge'; in all 48. The 388. 8d. to be paid yearly for 30 years after Conye's death [p. 348]; 138. 4d. for a preacher in the coll. chapel on S. Thomas day, or on Tho. Conye's burial day; 28. for 20 a fire in hall at noon before dinner on the day when the sermon is preached; 128. for exceedings for the seniors and fellows; 118. 4d. for exceedings for scholars and sizars. If (after Conye's death) either of these sums are 1 month in arrear, 208.; if 2 months, 40s. [p. 349]; if 3 months, £3 shall be paid as forfeit; and the coll. may distrain. The 25 payments to cease if not employed by the coll. as directed. Witnesses: "Thomas Cony Jun. Edmond Blackburne vicar of Bassingthorpe,' and 5 others. See Register of Letters, n. 127 p. 139.

Lease to Walter

212. 13 Dec. [altered into 5 Apr.] 31 Eliz. Prockter of Mareflette in Holdernes, of a tenement and land there, 30 for 20 years, at a rent of 29s. 11d., 2 qu. of wheat, 2 bushels 3 pecks of malt. pp. 350, 351.

'Mr President. I am content that goodman Proctours lease be sealed, whensoever he commeth and payeth the residue of his fine, if so the companie shall geve their consents thereto. Martij 21. 1588. By me 35 William Whitaker'.

213. 10 Jan. 31 Eliz. Lease to Hugh Johnes of Cambridge tailor, of a plot of ground in S. Clem. parish, for 41 years, at a rent of 20d. pp. 351, 352.

84 ft. long, 17 ft. 6 in. broad at the N., 14 ft. 13 in. (sic) at the S., 40 14 ft. 14in. (sic) in the middle, abutting upon Harlstons lane N., upon S. Clem. vicarage and a garden there partly in the occupation of Ph. Stringer bedell and partly in that of Hugh Jones S., upon the same garden or orchard E., upon S. Clem. churchyard W.

214 (see 224). Same date. Lease to Ri. Bickerdike the coll. 45 baker, of the farm of the great barn Castle end, for 20 years, at a rent of 338. 4d. and 2 qu. of wheat. pp. 352-354.