Calendars. 07 May 1485. Commission to Thomas Weste de la Ware, knight, Robert Brakenbury, knight, John Howeton, esquire, John Rogers, esquire, Thomas Welles, William Frost and Henry More to enquire into a petition of Elizabeth Uvedale, widow, late the wife of Thomas Uvedale, knight, that whereas Maurice Berkeley, Thomas Pounde, William Uvedale, esquire, Thomas Welle and John Wayte were seised of the manor of Wykeham, co. Southampton, with the exception of two messuages, a water-mill, 50 acres of land, 5 acres of meadow, 15 acres of pasture and 8 acres of wood in Wykeham, parcel of the said manor, in their demesne as of fee in time of peace in the time of Edward lV. and received the esplees thereof, and by a charter demised the same to the said Thomas and Elizabeth and the heirs male of their bodies with remainder to the heirs and assigns of Thomas, and the said Maurice and others were also seised of the said mill, messuages, land, meadow, pasture and wood as above, and demised the same to the said Thomas and Elizabeth for her life without impeachment of waste, and William Elys, John Corf, clerk, and John Pendeford were seised in their demesne as of fee of the manor of Puttelworth and 200 acres of land and 40 acres of pasture in Broughton and of the ' Estbailye * in the forest of Bukholt, CO. Southampton, and received the esplees thereof and demised the same to the said Thomas and Elizabeth and the heirs male of their bodies, with remainder to the right heirs of Thomas, and the said Thomas and Elizabeth were accordingly seised of the premises and received the esplees thereof and had issue one Robert Uvedale, who still survives, and the said Thomas died and after his death the said Elizabeth was seised of the premises on 8 October, 1 Richard III, and afterwards in Parliament at Westminster, 28 January, 1 Richard III, it was ordained that William Uvedale late of Wykeham, esquire, should forfeit all the possessions which he held on the said 18 October, by an inquisition taken at Winchester, co. Southampton, on 8 December, 2 Richard III, before John Grene, esquire, then escheator, by virtue of his office, it was found that the said William Uvedale was seised on the said 18 October in his demesne as of fee of the said manor of Wykeham and the advowson of the parish church of Wycombe, worth £44. yearly, and of the manor of Petuworth, co. Southampton, and 200 acres of land and 40 acres of pasture with the custody of 'la Estbailye' of the forest of Bukholt, and these were accordingly taken into the king's hands and are still in the king's hands, but they are the same as the premises above-mentioned, the manor being called by the names either of Puttelworth or Petuworth, and the said William had no right in them, wherefore she prays that justice may be done.

Letters and Papers 1533. 07 May 1533. 454. The Pope seems indignant at this (afea este caso). But on pressing him to give sentence, as he must see that moderation was useless, he said that the Emperor could remedy it. Replied that his Holiness was bound to do justice and decide the case, and that the Emperor was wise and powerful, and knew what he ought to do. He wished to know, before he gave sentence, whether the Emperor would interfere (se pornia de hecho en esta cosa). Made the same reply as before, that the Emperor would probably do nothing until the Pope had executed justice. Wishes to know what he ought to say, as the Pope will make no declaration till he knows the Emperor's wishes. Said that as the King had acted so shamelessly in marrying, if he found the same mildness in the Pope as he had done hitherto he would act in the same way in future in all matters touching the Holy See. He has given orders that the principal cause shall be seen to immediately, but I think he will delay till he knows the Emperor's will.

Thinks the Pope, though he seems troubled, is really pleased at this marriage, and his anxiety to know whether the Emperor will go to war with the King is suspicious.

The Nuncio has also written that the Scotch king, fearing continual war with England, has sent a bishop to ask aid from France, but has received no answer as yet. He is vexed at Francis having received the Toison from the Emperor. The Bishop has a commission for the marriage of the King with a French princess; and if that cannot be managed he will go on to Flanders to negotiate with queen Mary for the daughter of the king of Denmark. *

As to the interview, told the Pope that the French king would not perform one of his principal promises, which was to pacify the king of England, as the latter had determined to marry.

He had published his intention of going on 26 May, but now he says the galleys will not be ready for the whole of June. Rome, 7 May 1533.

Sp., pp. 6. Modern copy.

Archaeologia Volume 13 Section XXV. From the Baptisms [Note. at St Benet's Church, Paul's Wharf [Map]] are thefe other entries.

Lady Susanna, daughter of Phillip erle of Pembroke (age 29), and the lady Katheran (age 29) his wife, was baptized May 7, 1650.

Lady Mary, daughter of Phill. earle of Pembroke (age 29), baptized 13 Dec. 1651."

Phillip, sonne of Phillip earle of Pembroke (age 29) and the lady Katherine (age 29) his wife, was baptized 3 January 1652."

Lady Katheran, the daughter of Phillip earl of Pembrooke (age 29) and Katheran (age 29) his wife, borne 9 June, and baptized the 10 June 1634.’

Rebeccah, daughter of Philip earl of Pembroke and lady Katheran his wife, was borne the 18th July, baptized 22 July 1633.

Philip, earl of Pembroke and Montgomery, was the fourth, but eldest surviving son of Philip earl of Pembroke and Montgomery, a nobleman, who every way disgraced himfelf by his violence, his vulgarity, and his severity to his second countess, Ann (age 60), sole daughter and heir to George earl of Cumberland, widow of Richard earl of Dorset, one of the greatest female characters that this kingdom ever gave birth to. His first lady was Susan, daughter of Edward, earl of Oxford, by whom he had the nobleman (age 29) who was the father of these children. He also had two wives, Penelope, sole daughter and heir to Sir Robert Naunton, knt. master of the court of Wards and Liveries, widow of Paul, viscount Banning [Note. This appears to be a mistake. Paul Viscount Bayning married Anne Glemham Viscountess Bayning], by whom he had an only son, William, who succeeded him. His second wife was the mother of the children whose baptisms are here given; She was Catherine (age 29), daughter of Sir William Villiers of Brookesby, in the county of Leicester, bart. Their issue, besides the above children, were Thomas, and Ann who died an infant. The Philip mentioned as baptized Jan. 5, 1652, succeeded to the family honours upon the death of his half brother, William, earl of Pembroke, &c. I shall not particularize what was the history of the others, as it is done by Mr. Collins in his peerage, who also has given their baptisms from this register.

It appears from these insertions that at the same time, two noblemen of high rank resided in this small parish, and in the heart of the city. I do not know the exact spot; but from the many children mentioned of the earl of Pembroke he must have made it his constant town residence; and we must suppose it was also of the earl of Caernarvon, for had he had more children, it is most reasonable to suppose we should have had their baptisms registered there, had they been born in London. As the earls of Caernarvon and Pembroke, who resided in this parish, were brothers-in-law, and as one was cut off in 1643, and the baptisms of the other’s children do not commence until 1651, it seems not improbable but that the earl of Pembroke might purchase or hire the house of the executors of the earl of Caernarvon, during the minority of that nobleman’s son, and continue to rent it for some years after he became of age ; but the fact is not so; each had his own house.

Evelyn's Diary. 07 May 1650. I went with Sir Richard Browne's (age 45) lady and my wife (age 15), together with the Earl of Chesterfield (age 66), Lord Ossory (age 15) and his brother (age 10), to Vamber, a place near the city famous for butter; when, coming homeward, being on foot, a quarrel arose between Lord Ossory (age 15) and a man in a garden, who thrust Lord Ossory (age 15) from the gate with uncivil language; on which our young gallants struck the fellow on the pate, and bade him ask pardon, which he did with much submission, and so we parted. But we were not gone far before we heard a noise behind us, and saw people coming with guns, swords, staves, and forks, and who followed, flinging stones; on which, we turned, and were forced to engage, and with our swords, stones, and the help of our servants (one of whom had a pistol) made our retreat for near a quarter of a mile, when we took shelter in a house, where we were besieged, and at length forced to submit to be prisoners. Lord Hatton (age 44), with some others, were taken prisoners in the flight, and his lordship (age 15) was confined under three locks and as many doors in this rude fellow's master's house, who pretended to be steward to Monsieur St. Germain, one of the presidents of the Grand Chambre du Parlement, and a Canon of Nôtre Dame. Several of us were much hurt. One of our lackeys escaping to Paris, caused the bailiff of St. Germain to come with his guard and rescue us. Immediately afterward, came Monsieur St. Germain himself, in great wrath, on hearing that his housekeeper was assaulted; but when he saw the King's officers, the gentlemen and noblemen, with his Majesty's Resident and understood the occasion, he was ashamed of the accident, requesting the fellow's pardon, and desiring the ladies to accept their submission and a supper at his house. It was ten o'clock at night ere we got to Paris, guarded by Prince Griffith (a Welsh hero going under that name, and well known in England for his extravagancies), together with the scholars of two academies, who came forth to assist and meet us on horseback, and would fain have alarmed the town we received the affront from: which, with much ado, we prevented.

Minutes of the Society of Antiquaries. 07 May 1718. Bought by the Society the Portrait of Edwrd the Third for a Guinea which Mr Treasurer (age 35) is ordered to pay.

Mr Bostue had the Drawing of Richard II delivered to him by Mr Director (age 40) in order for engraving, for which he is to be paid Twenty Guineas. Mr Director [?] gives the use of the Drawing to the Society.

In order to defray the expenses, it is found necessary to raise a voluntary Subscription of Seven Shillings and Six Pence aa [?] of as many [?], for which they [?] the equivalent in prints of the same when finished.

Mr Vertue (age 34) gives the Copper Plate, he is to be paid five Guineas down, five guineas when half finished, and the rest uponm delivery.

In the margin: Pictures of Henry VII and Eliz^a: his wife

Bought by the Society of Dr Stukeley (age 30), Secretary, an old picture of Elizabeth wife of Harry VII for £12 0s 6d which Mr Tresurer is order to pay.

Bought by the Society an old picture of Henry VII for £1 0s 4d which Mr Treasurer (age 35) is ordered to pay to Mr Norroy (age 57).

The Illustrated London News 1853 May 07. 07 May 1853. It is time now that we speak of Millais (age 23) - Millais the Pre-Raffaelite; the "pretender" Millais that was; the "usurper" Millais that is; the "legitimate" Millais that perhaps (much virtue in that little word) may be; and who has certainly a larger crowd of admirers in his little corner in the Middle Room than all the Academicians put together command; ay, and a crowd intent on what they are about—a good sticking crowd, who, having once taken up their position opposite the object of their homage. are not inclined very soon to move on. but stand there gaping, and staring. and commenting upon the wondrous effects, without any regard to the pressure from behiml of crowds pre. paring to occupy their place. Truth to say. Mr. Millais. in this "Order of Release", has achieved for himself an "order of merit" worth more than any academic hononr. and has earned a fame which a whole corporate academy might be proud to portion amongst its constituent members. Whilst we admit— nay, assert this—we would by no means wish to be understood as enrolling ourselves incontinently of this young artist's "party " (for there is partisanship in everything, even in art); but simply as asserting that Pre-Raffaelitism (or rather the artists who have been foolishly styled Pre-Raffaelites) is a "great fact." and perhaps may lead to the regeneration of art in this country; and we may add that those who did us the honour to read our remarks upon this very subject last year. will perceite that what we now state is perfectly consistent with, indeed confirms, what we then. with somewhat more of reserve and hesitation. put forth. But more of this anon. when we come to engrave the Order of Release," which we hope to do next week. In the meantime. we will only add that the subject is simply that of a wife, with child in her arms. coming with an order of release for her husband, who has been taken in the Civil Wars. The husband, overcome with emotions, and weak from a recent wound (his arm is in a sling). can but fall upon her neck and weep: the woman, "firm of purpose," sheds no tear; she nas none to shed; but her eye is red and heavy witli weeping and waking; and she looks at the stern and unconcerned gaoler with a proud look. expressing that she has won the reward for all her trouble past. The colouring. the textural execution, are marvellous (for these degenerate days); but of these we have not room to say more at present. Mr. Millais has another picture, "A Proscribed Royalist, 1651," concealed in the trunk of an old tree, whom a young lady stealthily visits to supply him with bread; but, though itself a capital specimen of executive skill, it by no means carries the poetic interest of the other work, nor in colouring is it so harmonious.