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Kings to be fellow, partly on account of the nature of his present employment'. See above, p. 298 1. 30. [W. K., B.A. 1657, M.A. 1661. Of London, son of Wm. K. then deceased, 3 years at Chelmsford school under Peake, adm. sizar 8 June 1654, æt. past 16, under Twyne; adm. Keiton scholar 7 Nov. 1655.] Received 3 Oct. 1660 and executed the same day.

421. Whitehall 9 Oct. 1660. From the same. p. 422.

Ra. Wetherly B.A. to be fellow. In same terms as n. 419. See above p. 298 1. 32. Received 16 Oct. 1660; ordered 'that ST Wetherly should be chosen into the next Fellowship that should be voyd.' [R. W., B.A. 1657, M.A. 1661. Of Newcastle Northumb., son of Hen. W. yeoman, 2 years at Barwick school under Wm. Webb, adm. pens. 25 May 1654, æt. 18, under Grandorge; adm. foundress' scholar 9 Nov. 1654].

422. E Coll. nostro 6 Oct. 1660. To the earl of Southampton lord high treasurer (Lat.). p. 423.

Congratulations on his advancement. Nondum. . excidit e memoria, neque unquam excidere potest, quam Nobili et munificae Prosapiae Tu quam praeclarus haeres assurgis; Patrem tuum, et Patronum nunquam a nobis religiose satis colendum, ac si Bibliothecae nostrae Compatrem summa cum alacritate invenimus; Illustrissimam itidem Elizabetham, tam praeclari viri unice dignam Consortem, libere et sine sumptu nostro aeternum istud nominis et munificentiae monimentum nobis transtulisse. (Quod si nobis liceret quod in mente est) haud minorem apud nos spem alis quam Illi.'

423. Whitehall 19 Oct. 1660. From the king. p. 421.

Suit having been made on behalf of Rob. Edwards, Tho. Broughton and Malin Sorsby, late jun. fellows, 'that uppon the late restitution of Fellows formerly ejected they haue bin obliged to receede and depart from their Fellowships, and that in consideration of their ready and cheerfull yeilding to the right of the said former Fellowes, We would be graciously pleased to appoint their admittance into the next vacant Fellowships in your said Colledge; Out of our Princely commiseration, and in regard of your desire likewise signifyed by your certificate, that they in the first place may be preferred to such Fellowships as they shall be capable of,' dispenses with any statute which may hinder their election. See above p. 298 1. 33 seq. Received 27 Oct. [R. E., B.A. 165, M. A. 1658. Son of Ellice E. of Llanhaber Merion. gent., born there, educated at Ruthyn under Thelwell, adm. sizar for his tutor Sir Fogge 21 June 1651, æt. 17; adm. scholar for Dr Wynne 6 Nov. 1651.-T. B. and M. S. both B.A. 165, M.A. 1662, B.D. 1669. T. B., of Cambridge, son of Tho. B. barber, at Cambridge school under Griffith, adm. sizar for his tutor Frost 26 Jan. 165, æt. 17; adm. foundation scholar 9 Nov. 1658.-M. S. of Sheffield, son of Malin S. cutler, educated at Sheffield school three years under Whitaker, entered pens. 2 June 1655 under Paman; adm. Lupton scholar 7 Nov. 1655].

424. Whitehall Oct. 1660. From the same.

pp. 424, 425. void, to the next

Jo. Lucas to be elected to a fellowship; if none be of whatever foundation that shall fall void. Received 30 Oct. 1660. Docquett 29 Sept. Procured at the request of secr. Nicholas; with a note of ld. Dorsett's 8 Feb. 166 'This was procured at my desire.' See 5 above p. 298 1. 36. [J. L., B.A. 165%, M.A. 1662. Of Richmond, Surr., son of Ri. L. yeoman, educated at Uppingham school, adm. sizar for the master 21 Oct. 1657, æt. 18, under Stillingflete sen.] 425. Whitehall 18 June 13 Chas. II. From the same.

p. 426. The statute concerning the master's election may probably ad- 10 minister some occasion of dispute or scruple in the minds of many of you at your ensueing election of the said Mastership by reason of those unstatuteable actions which have fallen out in these late publique distractions. We therefore, being tender of persons of Conscience and integrity especially when they are to proceede uppon Oath, and willing 15 to encourage you in those good thoughts you haue.. to make choice of.. Dr Gunning' declare that the present avoidance of the mastership shall be computed from the day of Dr Tuckney's resignation. They shall proceed according to the rules prescribed in the statutes, and the election so made 'shall be valid and good.' See above p. 233 20 1. 9.

426. Same date. From the same. pp. 426, 427.

Tho. Cook 'did heretofore possesse a Fellowship...whereunto he was elected by those that then administred the Government of the said Colledge, and from which he freely and willingly receeded upon the 25 returne of Mr Lacy, to whom of right the said Fellowship did belong: And haueing allsoe receiued a sufficient Testimony of [his] good affections and abilities,' the king requires that he be elected into the next vacant fellowship, and enjoy the same seniority as before. [T. C., B.A. 165%, M.A. 1659, B.D. 1666. Of Camsall Yk., son of Rob., educated at 30 Doncaster school, adm. pens. 24 Oct. 1655, æt. 19, under Paman. 'For these 3 years of Magd. hall in Oxf. His carriage hath been orderly, he hath frequented religious exercises...Now by the appointment of his freinds being to remove to Cambridge, with my wishing of his good every way, I give my consent.' Hen. Wilkinson princ. Magd. 35 hall 26 Febr. 165. He was schol. Jes. Cambr. and brought a certificate from Jo. Woodcock, Jas. Watts Prælector, and Jo. Machin dean 19 Oct. 1655; adm. Constable scholar 7 Nov. 1655]

427. Whitehall 16 Nov. 1662. From the same. p. 430.

Hen. Paman M.D. to retain all advantages of his fellowship while 40 travelling abroad with Wm. Soames esq. 'to obviate and prevent those forraine dangers which too often ensnare unwary youth, both in matter of Morality and Religion.' Granted on the first reading. From the same.

p. 430.

428. Whitehall 6 July 1663. Same dispensation for Brian Turner in attendance on the earl of 45 Carlisle ambassador to Russia; and particularly, that being by this avocation hindred from catechiseing (which Exercise is partly already

and should wholy haue been performed by him before the 24th of August next) he may forthwith be admitted and Registred Colledge Preacher, and that care be taken that he be freed from all duties and exercises both in the Colledge and Vniversitie dureing such his absence.' See above, p. 335 l. 18.

429. 20 Mar. 166. Note of abp. Sheldon's. p. 431.

'Vpon a motion made by mee (at the request of Dr Gunning) to his sacred Maiesty, in the behalf of.. St Johns . . His Maiesty was gratiously pleased to declare his will; That notwithstanding any Mandats or letters sent from his Maiestie, in his name, for any to be elected fellowes of the said Colledg, all such persons should, with the rest of the competitors, submitt themselves to iust Examination; And that such only should be elected as should bee found best deserving. Gilb. Cant.'

430. Rivington 11 June 1667. From the governors of the school. p. 431.

On the decease of the late master Jo. Breres, nominate Jo. Shaw and Jo. Bradly for the choice of the coll., 'and whereas wee haue had suffitient tryall and experience of the said John Bradly in the time of our late Masters sickness and know him to bee a man of sober life and conversation and also diligent in teaching,' desire that he may be chosen. Signed by Wm. Radley and 5 other governors. Bradley's appointment signed by the master and seniors according to the form n. 288.

431. 'Who may be chosen Master of Rivington Schoole, when and how. p. 432.

Extract from the statutes attested by 5 of the governors. Printed in App. B. to 5th Educ. Rep. (1818) p. 492; the entire statutes were printed by J. Whitaker, 1837. The governors 'shall spy out two such as are or haue beene of the one or both the Universityes, honest men good schollers that haue continued ther at theyr studies 4 years diligently and bee of the Age of 24 years at the least, that haue taken degree in the Schooles and haue good testimony of their learning and honesty from the Coll. where they haue continued; which haue proffited well in Logicke and Philosophy, in the knowledge of the Greeke and Latine tongues and other good learneing: Such also as love pure Religion and bee haters of Poperie and Superstition, which seeke the hope of Salvation and sound doctrine onely out of the holy Bible.' 432. St John's 20 Nov. 1667. To the lord Gerard.' p. 433.

'Vpon information of your Lordship's clayming certayne lands at Kentish Towne.., these are to acquaint your Lordship the said Lands were devised to St John's Colledge. . by the will of William Platt Esq. and after a tedious and expensiue suite decreed for the College and by a Settlement made with Robt. Heyre at Law to his Brother William Platt the devisor hee hath released whatever may occasion any further or future suites at Law concerneing the said Lands; all which wee are ready by our Counsell to make appeare to your Honour ;

or if you please, rather then referr this affayre to your Counsell to proceede to a legall tryall, though wee are very loath to seeme to contend with your Lordship, yett wee are willing and ready to follow your Lordship therin.'

433. Haddon 26 Jan. 1679. From the earl of Rutland ‘in 5 answer to one from the Coll. requesting his Assistance towards theyr new building.' p. 433.

'Messieurs. The widdowes Mite was receiued as well as the greater offerings. I acknowledge all Obligations to our Colledge: I present you therfore not as it meriteth from mee, but as I am of habilities IO and shall euer remayne Your obliged and hearty seruant RUTLAND.' [His 'mite' was £10].

Pp. 434-448 index (or rather, table of contents); another on a loose sheet, much worn, is in the volume; pp. 449–460 blank.

VI. FIRST REGISTER OF OFFICERS, FELLOWS ETC. (1545-1612). 15 A paper book in folio pp. 480. This book was employed by Mr C. H. Cooper in his Athenae Vol. II. In most cases the signatures are autograph.

2. 'Admissiones Seniorum huius collegij quotquot fuerunt a 20 festo S. Michaelis in Anno Domini 1545°. pp. 11—15.

Begins 25 Febr. 1549; ends 12 Sept. 1611. See above pp. 325, 326.

3. 'Admissiones Dechanorum huius Collegij quotquot fuerunt a festo S. Michaelis in Anno Domini 1545°. pp. 23-28.

Begins 9 Jan. 154; ends 20 Jan. 160.

4. 'Admissiones Thesaurariorum huius collegij quotquot fuerunt a festo S. Michaelis in Anno Domini 1545o. pp. 49-54.

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6. 'Admissiones Lectorum cuiuscunque generis huius collegij a Festo S. Michaelis in Anno Domini 1546° [sic].' pp. 93-111.

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admissus a Magistro eiusdem Collegij proximo die sequente' p. 101], examinator rhetoricae lectionis, Graecus praelector in aula, examinator logicus, examinator physicus [in the year 1585 and some later years, sublector physicus, sublector topicus, sublector Porphyrii, sublector logicus]; lector medicinae pro Doctore Linacro. Begins 5 Sept. 1546; last date given 4 Nov. 1611.

7. 'Admissiones Sociorum huius collegij quotquot fuerunt electi a Festo S. Michaelis in Anno Domini 1545.' pp. 131-164.

See above pp. 285-293. Begins 28 Mar. 1547; ends 3 Apr. 1612.

8a. 'Admissiones Discipulorum huius collegij quotquot electi fuerunt a festo S. Michaelis in Anno Domini 1545°.' pp. 189-285. Begins 2 Nov. 1545, ends 8 Nov. 1604.

8 b. The same continued. pp. 314-321.

Begins 5 Nov. 1605, ends 6 Nov. 1612.

9. 'Admissiones Concionatorum huius collegij quotquot electi fuerunt a festo S. Michaelis in Anno Domini 1545°. pp. 287-290. See above pp. 333, 334. Begins 25 Apr. 1 Edw. 6, ends Mich. 1612.

10. 'Admissiones Subsacristarum huius collegij quotquot fuerunt 20 a festo S. Michaelis in Anno Domini 1545°.' pp. 307, 308.

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For 314-321 see above 8 b.

From pp. 386-411, and again from pp. 437-454, conclusions of the seniority, notes of foundations and the like are recorded.

11. Change of time and place of sermons to be preached before lord Salisbury. p. 386.

See Register of letters p. 318 n. 273, above p. 502, 1. 5.

12. 'Potestas hujus Collegij in liberam Scholam de Pocklington.' p. 387.

Printed in App. B. to 5th Educ. Rep. pp. 490, 491. See above p. 428 1. 9.

13. 'Potestas hujus Collegij in Liberam Scholam grammaticalem de Sedbergh. p. 388.

See above p. 374 l. 13.

14. 'Dispensatio Regia pro Praelectore Logices Domini Maynard.' p. 390.

Printed from Baker's transcript of this copy in App. B. to 5th Educ. Rep. (1818) pp. 493, 494. Dated 20 Jul. 1620 in Rymer XVII. 247249. [In the college treasury six original letters from W. lord Maynard to Dr Gwyn are preserved. 1. Eston 12 Oct. 1618. Received a letter from the v. c. when at Chelmsford, to which he replied that he would confer with Mr Argall, who also designed the founda