shall really conduce to effect that which shold bee both our aymes, it is not much materiall which of vs be thought the principall Actor. Wherfore the Gentleman placed by our Towne in that place when last vacant having been long absent from vs, and wee without certaynty of his returne, as wee are trusted by the Foundation of that Schoole to 5 elect new Masters vpon any vacancy; soe out of our true respect to you as indowed with ability to judge of such a man wee adresse our selves in the first place to you, desiring your asistance to finde out and commend a man in all respects fitte for the Head place of our Schoole... If your Care and fidelity be conspicuous herein (as wee hope it will), 10 what is lent vs thereby in the paines of him that shall be soe sent, will yeild ample increase to you and may returne to your College such as shall be thought worthy to succeed you hereafter'. Commit the negotiation to the bearer, 'hoping that you and wee, forgetting the former divisions of our predecessors and now according, may revive the 15 Creddit of that place that seems by others to be allmost forgotten, because it seemes by you and vs to be neglected'. 323. From Simon Weston one of the aforesaid bailiffs. p. 353. Sent with n. 322 by Mr John Lloyd. Had neither hand nor heart in the controversies between the coll. and his predecessors respecting a 20 head master. Hopes that these passages may now be forgotten and the coll. may send 'an able honest and discreet man for the supply of this place which is now vacant and soe hath long been to the great prejudice both of our Towne and Cuntry. I doe earnestly entreate you First for Gods sake, Secondly for your owne Creddits, and lastly for 25 the prosperity of this Antient Schoole wherwith both you and wee are intrusted, that you will faithfully performe this thing with as much expedition as you may [This sentence is scored in the margin]; and for what things have been heretofore unjustly doone, you shall finde mee ready and willing to joyne with you to have a redresse thereof. The 30 sooner you goe about these things, the better it will bee, for my tyme passes; the third part of my glasse is already runne. Therefore Consider of it, if you intend anything therin. I shall willingly joyne with you for the encrease of all the SchoolMrs. wages, for I conceave it is too litle for men of any good parts to live vppon'. The bearer's 35 only commission is 'loveingly to entreate you all to performe the Contents of our Letter'. 324. Salop 16 Mar. 1634. From the bailiffs (as 322). p. 354. 'We have received by Mr. Morgan an intimation of your desire concerning an allowance of chardges in the late suits betwixt our 40 towne and your society, As alsoe for the founding of such fellowships in your Colledge as the ordinances require and our predecessors propounded: for the present we are not able to giue a full answere, in regard we cannot as yet call a common Hall to deliberate therevpon, but assure yourselves that with all speed convenient we will send our 45 full resolution and doe not doubt but it wilbe such, as shall satisfie your desires euery way;... which wee are desirous of for many respects, and especially that you haue commiserated the state of our poore 5 ΙΟ 15 20 25 30 35 40 45 schoole in supplieinge vs with soe able and euery way qualified a scholemr. [Mr. Chandler marg.], whome we cannot choose in requitall of this care but welcome [underlined] with all gladnes, and for further testimony therof much desire to complie with your Colledge for the augmentation of his meanes the speediest and best way your wisdomes shall direct; and that euery parte of the schole maye florish as well as we conceive the head place nowe like to doe, we shall very shortly with your worships furtherance provide for the removeall of Mr. Gittins accordinge to the conditions spoken of betwixt him and the former bayliffs'. 325. Salisbury house 6 Mar. 1639. From the earl of Salisbury. p. 355. Nominates 'Francis Crawley a yong Scholler borne of good parents and bred vertuously, of whom there are good hopes', to the next scholarship of his gift that shall be void. [F. C. son of Tho. C. gent. of Gt. Gadston Beds., born there, educated at Tame Oxf. by Burt for 2 years, was admitted pensioner under Wrench 5 Apr. 1637 æt. 17; adm. scholar pro Doctore Goodman' 7 Nov. 1637]. 326. No date. To [Ri. Neile] abp. of York. p. 355. The tenants of Marfleet have been presented for not contributing to the repair of the chancel of Paul or Pagula upon Humber: they conceive custom and right exempt them. Their adversaries, many and powerful, present every one of them particularly, so that they are overcharged. They beg that some one may be sued and answer for all the rest. [Signed by the master and 6 seniors]. 327 (see 329, 330). No date. To the same (Lat. written by Wrench). pp. 356, 357. 'Ruborem nobis suffundit sacrum Oratorium nostrum (Religiosissime Antistes) pro quo humiles Oratores dum simus, maluimus religiosa quadam audacia peccare, quam sordida modestia. Cum enim sub vestris sanctorum Praesulum auspicijs Basilicarum circumcirca renidens et vere Regius decor spectantibus Religionem, Religionis faciem, vim, vitam ingenerat, Johannense interim Sacellulum (vtut suas eluctari sordes quotidie satigat) vix prae pudore ipsum se intueri sustinet, suis se angustijs explicare, situm et squalorem eluere non valet: nisi forte Deus aliquis e machina aureo velut imbri detersum nitori et magnitudini justae restituat. Nunquam Societas haec nostra sibi dives videbitur, quamdiu Deo pauper est; nunquam structuris alijs magnifica, quamdiu Sacram Aedem in aedibus suis qualem quaerit, non invenit; imo ne Johannensis quidem, quamdiu locum ornatiorem desiderat, quo velut cum dilectissimo Discipulo posset in Salvatoris sinu suaviter decumbere. Atque hinc est quod eo necessitatis nunc adigimur, vt non multum absimiles Nehemiah operarijs altera manu quasi trullam teneamus, qua aedificare vtimur [sic query nitimur?] ; altera calamum, quo cogimur emendicare. Veteres angustijs oppressi nullos Deorum citius sperabant Liberatores, quam suos Indigites; et nos praesentiorem haud conspicimus Genium, quam divinum Eboracensem, quem vel sua beneficia nobis jamdiu fecerunt domesticum. ... Ad Te igitur, inornata haec et angusta Aedes, (augustam [augustum MS.] enim vix jam dicimus) tanquam ad ecclesiae columnam et ipsissimum Asylorum Asylum confugit, et vel sub fimbrijs Tui Pallij (quod tot vbique ecclesias sartas tectas conservat) suam nuditatem, suam parvitatem quoquomodo obtegi votis ardentibus expetit.' See 5 above p. 217 1. 25 seq. 328 (see 332). No date. 'Epistola Gratulatoria ad Episcopum Dunelmensem qui in Bibliothecam nostram saepius fuit beneficus.' p. 357. 'Clieveland,' printed in the editions of John Cleiveland's Poems, 10 Orations, Epistles etc. Collation (ed. 1677). p. 225 1. 8 ea nostræ Talionis paupertas ea nostra T. p. MS.; p. 226 l. 1 extendit distendit MS.; 1. 2 satius posset capi satias p. capere MS. His bounty is becoming annual. [He gave £100 to the library in each of the years 1628, —34, -37, -391. 329 (see 327). 10 Cal. Sept. Latin letter requesting subscriptions for the chapel and books for the library. p. 358. 15 Written by Mr Wombwell'. This and n. 330, both addressed 'Dignissime vir,' seem to be intended as circulars to old members of the college. After speaking of the chapel-Habemus et capsulam; 20 penes te est vt dicamus Bibliothecam: O quantum hoc inane nostrum ! tam augusta domus, tam paucos inquilinos! quam pulchrum esset araneas deturbare! quam te dignum ab interiori parte istum heroa Munificentiae adaequare!' Printed by mistake as Clieveland's (ed. 1677). Collation: p. 236 1. 4 cognatæ miseræ MS. by mistake; 1. 8 25 parentis MS.; 1. 13 quaerimus nec invenimus (without tamen) MS. by mistake; 1. 3 up quam te dignum huic putamini congruum adaptare nucleum, which is better than the MS. reading above. At the end MS. omits Magistrum & Socios Coll. D. J.' 330. No date. To same effect as n. 329. pp. 358, 359. 30 Written by Mr. Rogers.' Ne causemur horridius et incultum nobis Sacellum, non vulgarem quotidiani sumptus materiam, tua cơnstans pietas votis praevenit et occurrit. Neque enim nunc alio magis dulci hortamine ad scribendum movemur, quam quod sanctissimum tyrocinium hic apud nos faeliciter posueris Nec enim tam essemus 35 Aetoli et petaces, nisi quod Penia (iocosa Erasmi vxorcula) nos serio conturbet.' ... 331 (see 333). No date. 'To Dr. Newell Prebendarie of Westmon. etc.' p. 359. Latin by Clieveland.' Collation. p. 233 heading Ad Doctorem 40 Newall.' 1. 11 te profiteri MS. om. te by mistake. Still on the same theme. 'Bibliotheca et Sacellum precantur a symbolis et iugali quadam calamitate vestram attrahunt liberalitatem.' 332 (see 328). No date. 'To Dr. Morton La. Bp. of Durrham.' p. 360. 'Clieveland.' Collation. p. 227 heading 'Ad eundem Episcopum Dunelmensem;' 1. 9 dimidia MS.; at the end 'socii' MS. adds ‘senio 45 5 ΙΟ 15 20 25 30 35 40 res.' On his gifts which outstrip their thanks. 'Desponsasti tibi Bibliothecam nostram (ut Romanis Vsus) per coemptionem, quae singulas librorum frontes mariti nomine inscripta tanquam victuro genio posteritati commendatur. Vnum autem prae omnibus Amplitudini vestrae debemus librum, illum volumus memorem Patronorum indicem, qui scriptus et in tergo necdum finitus nomen tuum...summa cum lubentia recordatur.' 333 (see 331). No date. 'Epistola gratulatoria ad Drem Newell.' p. 360. 'Cleiveland' erased; 'Mr Wrench' substituted. Not in C's works. 'Quos haec Societas scienter bonos emittit, semper invenit constanter suos. Tuam certe benevolentiam, quam vel alterutri, seu doctæ, seu sacræ Aedi ambivimus, vtrique non imparem sensimus...Nominis certe tui memoriam perpetuo inaurabit et in catalogis suis Bibliotheca et Sacellum in diptychis.' 334. Whitehall 20 Dec. 1637. From the earl of Holland. p. 360. Wm. Inglott, who has served the last 2 summers as chaplain in the fleet, to retain the profits of his fellowship. By order of the king. 335. Cantabr. 11 Cal. Febr. 1637. 'Epistola gratulatoria ad Magistrum Wandesforth.' p. 361. 'Mr Clieveland.' Collation. p. 234 1. 13 up Namque Neque MS.; 1. 2 up nimii nimii simus MS. Congratulations on his advancement, which they long since prognosticated. 336. Cantabr. 22 Febr. 1637. To abp. Laud. p. 361. 'Mr. Clieveland.' Collation. p. 217 Address. Sanctissime Antistes, Amplissime Praesul' MS.; 1. 2 impulit om. MS.; 1. 6 up nostros om. MS.; 1. ult. igitur nobis MS. This letter is not printed by Mr. Bliss in Laud's Works. Driven before to him by their enemies' malice, they are now drawn by his goodness. 'Vbi asylum habuimus, eo sacrificium reportamus. Sed quantum thuri nostro diffidimus, vbi te Jovem Statorem cogitamus !... Edovardus et Elizabetha Virginei Reges coniugantur in gratijs, quorum munera suam ex traduce castitatem non conservassent, nisi quod Patrocinio vestro a sacrilego raptu vindicarentur.' 337 (see 342). Same date. To lord keeper Coventry (Lat.). p. 362. 'Mr Wrench.' Letter of thanks for securing some donation to the coll. Frustra fabrefacta nobis novarum Donationum corpora cernimus, nisi velut alter (sed iustior) Prometheus conciliares ipsis eum ignem, qui prudentiae luce dirigat, calore Authoritatis animet atque conservet. Quo magis Philosophiae nostrae iam credimus cui hoc ipsum Conservare perpetuum quoddam Creare nuncupatur.' 338 (see 341). Shrewsbury 22 Jan. 1633. From the bailiffs. 45 p. 363. Mr Gittings, the 2nd master, being aged and unfit to teach, craves the benefit of the ordinance [above p. 410 l. 46]. It is for the good of the school that he absolutely resign his place, that a sum not exceeding Bayliffs of Shrewsbury. Yo'. humble Servant Tho. Chaloner.' 339. Cantabr. 9 Apr. 1638. 'Epistola gratulatoria ad Drem Wren Episcopum Eliensem electum. p. 364. 5 ΙΟ 'Mr. Wrench.' The sun in this spring time rises higher, and nature's face is cheerful, et nos cum Sol ad punctum verticale subvectus iam perpendicularis irradiet, gratulatum non ibimus?... Perget.. tuus ille vigil et inquies animus noui Triptolemi instar avitae pietatis semina in ecclesiae agro longe lateque spargere; si quid per temporis lubricum 15 in sacris officijs declinetur, salubri et inconcussa disciplina corrigere, gentem togatam ornare, novos caelo incolas parare.' 340. Same date. 'A Gratulatory Epistle to St. John Lambe.' p. 365. 'Mr Wrench.' Quoties.. Atheneum hoc nostrum suos vere Tute- 20 lares filios et.. vere paternos non minus adiumenta quam ornamenta maxima recensuit (recenset autem saepissime) Te quoque Principibus permixtum agnoscit Achivis. Habemus ingentia volumina duplici quidem argumento foeta et suo et liberalitatis Tuae... Quo magis Tibi Bibliothecae nostrae columini debemus qui non contentus ipse libros 25 dare aliorum fugitivos retrahis et fons scilicet benignitatis propriae et canalis alienae.' [Jo. Lambe of St. John's B.A. 1589, M.A. 1590, LL.D. 1616. See the index to Laud's Works, and Wood's Fast. 11. 58]. 341. Shrewsbury 1 Sept. 1638. From the bailiffs (as n. 338). p. 366. 30 'Our longinge desire to heare of your welfare in particular and the generall Comforte of Cambridge in the pointe of health had caused vs to haue sent a messenger of purpose, had not Mr Hughes comeing in the Interim saved vs the labour.' Mr Gittings has at length accepted their conditions and Mr Evans according to the ordinance is settled in 35 his place. 'So now wee further implore your aide to furnish the third place. Wee are confident of your care to which wee wholy remitte the election not dareing to interpose our Comendation for any one, lest favour or affection might preiudice the Common good. Wee are afraide lest the greatenesse of the paines and smallnesse of the Reward 40 will discourage an able and hopefull yonge mann to vndertake it, for if his fate bee no better then his predecessors he will scarcely get 40s. a yeare beside his stipende as we are credibly informed. Now the remedying of this in some part is in your hands, if you thinke fitt that the schoole masters wages shall bee augmented according to the Order of 45 the.. Privy Counsell. Wee pray you either send by lettre how farr and in what manner it shall be done or else some convenient messenger to treat of and determine this businesse whose charges shall be borne, |