Strype. News of his family. Public news. Parish matters: 'yesterday I saw in Low Leyton Church that which to my remembrance I never did see in a Church in England but once, and that is a Minister preach in a surplice: for Mr Harrison (whereas other Ministers on Fast-days do not so much as wear any surplice) he by way of supererogation preached in his:' the sight 'did stir up in me more of pittie than anger, to see the folly of the man;' but if he preach in a fool's coat, he will go and hear him.

46. 1702. Reed March 10. A woman troubled in mind about her spiritual condition, unknown.'

47. 1702. Feb. 15, London Bridge. CHARLES HOPTON to J. STRYPE. Declines to have a house for a school and to pay a schoolmaster, so long before the time given to build or pay the £300, neither was it ever intended by his deceased friend,- -a cousin who has been dead 5 years this month. [See Vol. 1. No. 265].

48. 1703. Feb. 15, Dublin. JANE BONNELL to J. STRYPE.

The work at last out [Life of James Bonnell] attested by so many of our most considerable Bishops. The delays the work has met with have almost sunk her to the grave. Desires Strype's opinion of it. Sends copies to him and Capt. Knox.

49. 1703. April 1. WILLIAM ELSTOB to J. STRYPE.

Has now come to live in his neighbourhood. Thanks him for his information concerning Ascham, and his remarks relating to the Frontispiece. The book now finished. Presents a copy to Strype. [This relates to Roger Ascham's Epistles, edited by Elstob, published at Oxford, 1703.]

50. 169. Jan. 21, London. NATHANIEL TENCHE to J. STRYPE. Endorsed by Strype: Alderman Tench to procure him some house in Low Leyton for rent or purchase, that he might be neer me.'

51. 1703. Jan. 16. JOHN SMITH [Vicar of Westham] to J. STRYPE. Good use may be made of the miserable end of Mr E. 'to warn our people against atheistical opinions and lewd practices and to confirm them in the truth and obedience of Xtian Religion.' Hesitates about publishing his Correspondence and Life. It was afterwards published. London, 1704.

Endorsed by Strype: Concerning Mr Edwards the Brewer at Stratford, that shot himself with 4 guns.'

52. 1703. June 10, London Stone. WILLIAM ELSTOB to J. STRYPE. His discourse with Mr Benson the clerk of the Salters' Company, and with Dr Hickes concerning Strype's design of editing Stow. Both highly approve, and the latter has mentioned the Saxon Laws Urbis Londoniæ in the Textus Roffensis, and a map of London as it was in the time of Henry VIIth. A barbarous Latin translation of those Laws in Brompton. Offers to transcribe the Saxon and to give it him in English. The map is among the

papers of Mr Pepys deceased. Thinks that the several Parishes and Companies might encourage the work.

53. 1703. May 17, Hill Hall. Sir EDWARD SMYTH to J. STRYPE.

To ask him to recommend a Tutor for his Son at Cambridge. He 'desires to have him of the ould Colledg and the good ould way.' Desires to see Strype. Has had a recommendation of one Mr Warren of Queen's. Wishes to know about him.

54. 1703. May 20, Hill Hall. The same to the same.

To meet him at the Nagg's Head, next Tuesday.

55. 1703. May 24, Hill Hall. The same to the same.

Not able to keep the appointment to-morrow.

56. 1703. May 20. Endorsed by Strype: 'The state of Queen's College, for the use of Sir Edw. Smith.' Copies of two letters:

(1) A letter of enquiry from Strype, 'particularly whether the Fellowes and Fellow-commoners (if there be any) now in the College be of good reputation for sobriety and civil manners.' Also concerning Mr W. and the other Tutors.

(2) The answer dated May 22; without name. Queen's College in very good state. Mr Elwes, the only Fellow-Commoner (grandson to Sir Gervas Elwes of Suffolk) a young gentleman of extraordinary modesty and civil behaviour. The chief and best Tutor is Mr Penny.

57. 1703. Nov. 4th, London. SARAH GASCOYNE to J. STRYPE. Under great trouble of mind, desires to see him; having met him at her father Johnson's house in Hackney.

58. 1703. Nov. 17, Clothworker's Hall.

JOHN CHASE (Secretary of the Company) to J. STRYPE.

To appoint him to meet the Committee about his affair.

59. 1703. February 3. From the Market Hill in Cambridge.

SIR EDWARD SMYTH to J. STRYPE.

Settled in Cambridge. His Son at Queens' Coll. 'Several Drs and there Ladys have called.' Invited by Dr James to dine with him at Queen's.

60. 1703. August 13, Draper's Hall. PETER STERRY to J. STRYPE. Endorsed by Strype: This for the use of Stow's Survey.' Enclosing an exact amount of the Benefactors, which is not now with the Letter.

61. 1703. Feb. 24, London. R. CHURCHILL to J. STRYPE. 'Has discoursed Mr Chiswell and Mr Horne' about the business; and proposes a meeting to conclude it.

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Endorsed by Strype: 'This was to employ me in preparing a new Edition of Stow's Survey.'

62. 1703. Nov. 23, Bow. ANTHONY HILL to J. STRYPE.

Thanks him for his great favour in the matter of his Lecture. Does not 'expect or desire one penny from him.'

63. 1703. June 30, Dublin. Dean THEO. HARRISON to J. STRYPE. Endorsed: Mr Emly a dissenting preacher censured for Arianism, £1000.'

Remembrances to several old friends at Low Leyton. Want of trade and of money in Ireland. Restrictions placed on Irish trade by England. Ireland, which harbours no venomous beasts, desires to banish all that vent poisonous doctrines in Religion: therefore Parliament has routed the viper Touland. Emly spared the pillory because it would have been equal to death, owing to the abhorrence people had to his doctrine. Besides the fine of £1000, he is to suffer a year's imprisonment, and to give security of £1000 never to be guilty of the same crime again.

64. 1703. Nov. 2, Low Layton. A petition from three Parishioners; John Bushell, Maurice Abbott, and George Bonett; in behalf of their 'kinsman and especially friend Mr John Birdseye, that Strype would appoint him Curate and Lecturer, on the promotion of Mr Masters to the living of Woodford.

65. 1703. May 10, Vine Street in the Minneris [Minories].

DANIEL VAN MILDERT to J. STRYPE.

Unhappy troubles in the Dutch Church occasioned by one of the ministers. Desires to consult Strype, because of his great knowledge in Church History.

66. 1704. August 18, Tunbridge-Wells.

LAWRENCE MOYER to J. STRYPE.

The waters agreeing pretty well with him.

67. 1704. April 17, London. ROBERT KNOX to J. STRYPE.

Has sent Strype's niece Harrison's son to sea under a very good master. The holidays Strype's busy times.

68. 1704. Sept. 14, Slinfold. After a visit to Low Layton.

Family news.

EDWARD LOWE to J. STRYPE.

Strype's two daughters 'sweet ladies.'

Desires to subscribe to his forthcoming book.

69. 1704. Feb. 15, Amsterdam.

The WIDOW OF JACOB DAVID to J. STRYPE.

Private and family matters. A destructive storm, the ruin of many by land and sea. Is suffering from Sciatica or hip-gout.'

70. 1705. April 10. F. Fox to J. STRYPE.

Mr Hoare has received Mr Hamilton's Preface from Ireland, wishes to publish as soon as possible.

Note by Strype: This Letter relates to a MS. of Coz. James Bonnel, to be printed &c., justifying his behaviour w" at School ag. a Sland' of him printed by Palmer.' [See above Vol. 1. No. 256.]

71. 170. Feb. 1. A. HILL to J. STRYPE.

Drawing his books and other things out of his hands, with what speed he can.

72. 1704. March 3, Fort S. George. GEORGE LEWIS to J. STRYPE. The state of religion in those parts. Glad to hear of the formation of the Society de propaganda fide, i.ë. S. P. G. Zeal of the Roman Catholics in India. The Indian Christians are of all people in India the most despicable; made up of the scumme of the people. Consist of three sorts of men. Influence of Caste in preventing conversions. The R. C. Missionaries in China sensibly losing ground. [G. Lewis was Chaplain at Fort S. George.]

73. 170. Jan. 26. Pyrgo. EDWARD CHEEK to J. STRYPE.
'To meet at his house in town.'

74. 1727. March 31. SAMUEL KNIGHT to J. STRYPE.

Received his Letter at Mr Baker's chambers of S. John's College. Wishes him success in his labours, at so advanced an age. Sends a list of Subscribers to his book. If Strype cannot publish his collections, Knight will undertake to do so; if S. will favour him with a clue, and a key to his characters. His own MS. of Bp. Chaderton will help. The Archbp. of Canterbury has just sent him 'a present of Father Courier's defence of our English Ordination, in French.' Courayer makes frequent use of Strype's Memorials and Biographies. Asks for further particulars of Sir Jn. Cheke, for Lady Tipping.

75. 1729. Dec. 15. The same to the same.

Glad to hear from Mr Baker that Strype designs to publish his Original Papers relating to the latter part of Queen Elizabeth's reign. Has undertaken the Life of Bp. Overal, and wishes to append some account of his College and its worthies. Hopes that Strype, as the oldest Katharine Hall man, will furnish him with materials. Meditates a Life of Strype himself. Desires to know his wishes on the subject.

76 1722. August 27, Bluntisham. The same to the same. Promises him papers relating to Bp. Chaderton of Chester, for his Collections. Among Anthony Wood's books at Oxford is a life of Lupset by Hen. Jackson. Colet's Devotions not compiled by him. Wyat, the pub

lisher, as good as any of the clan. Original Letters of the Martyrs in Emmanuel Coll. Library.

77. 1725. Aug. 31, Bluntisham, near S. Ives. The same to the

same.

Pleased with Strype's design in respect to Catharine Hall. Wishes to vindicate the character of Card. Wolsey against the false Glosses of Dr Fiddes.

78. 1724. August, Bluntisham. The same to the same.

Is making progress with his Life of Erasmus. Meditates a History of 'that fruitful little nursery,' S. Catharine's Hall.

79. 1712. December 1, Low Leyton.

SIR GILBERT HEATHCOTE to J. STRYPE.

'Upon duties required for burial of his brother.' Complains of the Fees as excessive.

80. 1668. July 4, Catharine Hall, Cambridge.

R. STEVENS to J. STRYPE.

A Latin Letter in return for one from Strype. Compliments him on the elegance of his Latin. His interest in Archæology and Natural Philosophy. Dr Stillingfleet's Concio ad Clerum.

81. 1660. June 18. Tv. LITTLETON to LORD WHITLOCK.

Desires him to deliver to this gentleman the bookes and manuscripts.' 82. 1706. June 20, S. Asaph. WILLIAM Bp. of St Asaph to J. STRYPE. [William Beveridge, consecrated July 16, 1704, died March 5, 1708.] 'Search of his Register for Bp. Barlow's Consecration.' The chapter writings 'all embezeled or destroyed, as it is supposed, in the great Rebellion.'

83. 1705. Nov. 1. Dr JOHN WOODWARD to J. STRYPE.

Sends him a mass of materials for him to work upon, and bring into what form he pleases. Offers further assistance.

84. 1705. Nov. 12, Gresham Coll. The same to the same. 'Dr Joh. Woodward sending a list of his own Antiquities Roman.' Discoveries lately made in digging in Goodman's Fields. Lately received from Barbary, 'a Phoenician coyn, perhaps as ancient as any extant.'

85. 1703. Jan. 16, Gr. College. The same to the same.

'A Roman Congius, i. e. a large mesure for liquids,' discovered among his antiquities.

86. 1705. December 20, Hackney. PETER NEWCOME to J. STRYPE. Strype to read prayers as well as to preach next Sunday.

87. n. y. December 1. MARTHA HUGHES to J. STRYPE.